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Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17

Jenkins and myself. He continued
soberly:
He's locked me and Perkins out OF
his rooms again. and wouldn't open
the door only wide enough to stick this
through. And his message"-hesitat
ingly-"he said Just tell you you had
better get these pajamas back where
they came from just as quickly as you
could-you would If you were wise
he said"
OH" l uttered, dazed by this new
blow. So 1t was her pajamas.
But there was more OF the message
i could see it in Wilkes eye.
Yes. sir" he went on as l gave
him a nod. Mr.. Billings called
through the door-crack-and his voice
was particularly shrill-screechy-like
very unnatural. strand he said:
You tell him say he'll find it very
dangerous to keep them by him a mo-
ment; tell him my advice is to return
them Immediately!
Here the butler hesitated an instant
and added: And he said for me to
try to remember three letters | was
to mention-said you would under
stand"
Three letters?" | repeated DULY.
Yes. sir, three letters-I did re-
member 'em. too. because they hap
pened to be the initials of young
woman him! c. L. d.. sir"
%. e. Dr." said. puzzled and mis-.
erable. Whats Q. E. D.?" And then
an idea startled me.
oh | say. you mean--er-P. ID. q.
-eh. Wilkes?" 1t sounded like jack
But he seemed sure he didn't: In
sisted on Q. f. d. When he had with
drawn. sat there moment. swal-
lowing hard. BY Jove, when a chap
has had the hardest blow of his life
and that, too. from his best friend.
it's devilish hard to come up smiling.
Presently pulled myself together,
jenkins, as he helped me dress. eyed
me in frightened way. his face kind
of pale and greenish. Neither OF us
said word. but | knew l had his
sympathy. poor fellow-and 1t helped!
Then. with the parcel in my hand. /
marched slowly down the stairs. for.
getting even some Instructions
should have given jenkins.
She was there in the living-room-
she and the trump. And when saw
her dear face and realized what dis
aster had come between US, felt
things whirling around me like jolly
what's-its-name and dropped my hand
on chair-back hard. until could
stiffen and smile up. But. by Jove.
she was on
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17

Richard .Lightnut. an American with an
affected English accent. receives pres.
proves to be pair of pajamas. a letter
hints Of surprises to the wearer Lightnut
dons the pa1amas and late at night ga.L gets {e.
nut. attempts to put him out, Thinking
he reappears jenkins falls on his neck
with Joy. confirming Lightnuts belief
the encounter he had with hideous
%essass from his friend pA5. Jack plllinss.
for the night on his way home from col,
1ege,. Later Lightnut finds beautiful
sr sa n . shSkss sasa aa1%a Sn the m hs n
smoking and slangy talk. She tells him
her name is Francis. and puzzles him
roommate room y named IN ael Frances. so Next @ NOR morn
ing the girl, is missing and Lightnut hur-
rtes to the boat to see her Off. He is ac-
him "Dicky." but he does not see the
girl; Jack Billings calls to spend the
wh Tnbes dsn in They the Duons Of
and retires Lightnut later discovers
in his apartment n beefy person In NUT
ton-chop whiskers and wearing patamas.
Jenkins calls the police. who declare the
intruder 70 be criminal. called NFoxy
Lightnuts guest and appeals to the lat
ter in vain He is hustled of to jail.
In the morning Lightnut Is astonshed ss to to
demanding his clothes. Ightnut, bound
Frances" the girl OF the pajamas, on
the train Lightnut speaks to her and al
ludes to the night before. She declares
Indignantly that Lightnut never saw her
in black pajamas. At Tarrytown Frances
is met by a husky college youth, who
tha hO
thrash him for offending Frances. Light
nut takes the, next train home. Billings
and I.ightnut discover mysterious Chi
nese characters on the pajamas. Profes.
sor Doozenberry Is called in to Interpret
calls the lost silk of SI-Ling-C Chi. The
writing declares that person wearing
the pajamas will take on the the semblance
borrows the patamas for experiment
Billings" dressed in pajamas is found In
in an automobile with Frances and wo-
man Lightnut calls the trump Light
nut Is angered by the frump,s SANDER
taken to his room. servant tells Light
nut that a message has just been re-
ceived stating that billings was under der, ar, r,
black pajamas. Judge Billings astonishes
Lightnut with a tale of Francis esca-
psdf ss SdFe Seeae. sh
the Job. and fhshtnut. his mind occupied
with the beautiful Frances. Is greatly
rnystified Policeman O'Keefe returns the
black patamas and Lightnut sends them
to Billings room. Lightnut has an inter-
esting hour with Frances. He tells OF the
things the Judge has been saying about
Frances" much to -F-ances' arnuse-
ment Judge Billings refuses to inter-
cede for a man under arrest claiming to
he his son Jack. The Judge promises
Jack to wear the patamas that night.
Next morning Jenkins tells Lightnut he
saw him Uightnut) fighting with youth
In the library during the night.
CHAPTER xxVlii.-(Contlnued
jenkins proceeded rapidly: You
was cording dressing-robe about you
as you came in and | see a glimpse
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17

and persons other than those who are
attending him. declared that "quietude
IS absolutely essential"
The physicians asserted that it
would not now be necessary to probe
for or remove the bullet. Even this
action was thought undesirable, and
the patient probably will be kept as
calm as his nature will allow for a
few days.
Colonel Roosevelt rested easily
Tuesday night and his physicians said
after a day of nervous strain-that
they were pleased with his condition.
The clinical record showed that his
when he entered the hospital His
pulse at 10 O'Clock was Sc, or IA
counts above normal, and two counts
above the record two hours after he
was shot.
His temperature was 99.2, or three
fifths of a degree above normal. 1t
was believed the night would indicate
whether the wound would heal nor,
mally.
DR.. ]. B. Murphy, who is in charge
of the case. left the hospital before
10 o'clock for the night.
Colonel Roosevelt is resting quiet
ly," he said. He had n small din.
ner. There was less distress in his
breathing. His general condition IL
exceptionally good and he should have
a good night"
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
Mrs. Wilson Wires Mrs. Roosevelt.

Princeton.-Mrs. Woodrow Wilson
sent the following telegram to Mrs.
Roosevelt, addressed Mercy Hospital.
Chicago: my heartfelt sympathy for
your anxiety and distress. Mr.. Wilson
and have been shocked beyond ex.
preston and await each item of news
with deep solicitude." Governor Will
son sent the following telegram to
Mr.. Roosevelt: please accept my
warmest and heartiest congratulations
that your wound is not serious"
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17

"Oh, that!" l said with contempt.
Scoggins. Then incredulously: "Oh.
l say. you. don't mean 1 was talking
to him? And asleep?"
jenkins eyed me reproachfully.
mot asleep. SIR" he demonstrated
gently.
But tell you"
"Mr. Lightnut, sir, 1t was the
punch!" He shook his head. III you'll
excuse me for mentioning"
"Oh!" / remarked weakly. falling
back upon my pillow. "Jove. Jenkins!"
And Just looked at him stupidity
fact!
60 on" l said Tell me ALL"
Yes, SIR" resumed Jenkins, AS 1
was saying, you came in with-you
know-er-the young fellow. He kind
er slouched in, looking a bit sulky.
1--WE been watching for you to get
back from the dog-fght,' you says to
him; sit down, l want to talk to you.
But the young fellow just stood square
in the middle of the floor and just
kinder scowled black.
Then you says, pieasant-like: I've
been talking with friend of yours.
my son, who thinks l haven't treated
you quite fair
"'O!' says this young fellow, and
seems kinder surprised. Then he got
red.
land SO. my boy you went on.
Tightening your glass as you looked at
hi
suppose we start all over again-what
do you say? don't want to cross you
in anything If can help it-I want to
help you :"
My abrupt ejaculation halted Jen-
kins an instant. then he proceeded:
I say. do you mean that?' asks
young Mr.. Bi-I mean, this young fel-
low"-Jenkins stirred nervously-
''and you says, kinder laughing:
both shook.
lone minute says the boy. still
looking kinder puzzled and uncertain.
I want to know what about Frances.
How do we stand about tn :"
You just laughed sorter and went
up and clapped him right on the
shoulder. and you says: Why. II you
can. my son, just go in and win her.
| don't care!'-and you said 1t hearty
like. You went on: 4 haven't word
to say-in fact, I'd be only too glad to
see you succeed.
Here | Strengthened with almost a
screech:
What? ! said that? Oh, now, Jen-
kins, you-oh. you're mistaken"
Jenkins eyed me sorrowfully.
Your words. sir, exactly, and then
you went on, kinder personal---very.:
Why, | haven't meant to stand in
your way at all!'"
groaned.
GO on," | breathed through my
teeth. Then | Strengthened forward.
What did the Judge call that punch
what kind?"
Heidelberg punch. sir,"-a sympa-
thetic pause as | swept my hand
through my hair. Yes. sir, 1t GER
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17

Chicago.-Theodore Roosevelt was
not merely specifically wounded by
the bullet fired into his breast in Mil
waukee by John Schrank After an
all-day examination and consultation,
the physicians definitely described the
injury as "a serious wound in the
chest" and mot a mere flesh wound. !"
A late bulletin, which prohibited
communications between the colonel
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
SHOOTING OF ROOSEVELT
TERSELY TOLD

Colonel Roosevelt shot as he
was stepping into an auto in
Milwaukee at about s o'clock
~ evening
Physicians pronounce wound
more than flesh wound. 1t is a
serious wound.
Bullet of .3S caliber entered
inch below right nipple, rang
ing upward and inward four
inches.
Chemical test being made to
ascertain if bullet was poisoned.
Would-be assassin is John w.
Schrank, termed a Socialist
crank. Says vision of McKin-
ley prompted attack.
Sohrank placed under $500
bond and taken back to jail.
Penalty for attempted murder
in Wisconsin, one to fifteen
years in penitentiary.
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
Time for Another.

Fred C. Kelley was stopped by
panhandler at street corner in Wash
ington to hear tale of woe. Kelly
gave the teller quarter.
A month later the same man
stopped him at the same place and
told him the same tale of woe.
Mix" said Kelley. "It is only q
month ago that you stopped and told
me that story and I gave you quar-
ter"
"a month ago?" asked the panhan-
dler.
Yes" replied Kelly firmly.
WELL" said the panhandler, you
don't expect me to live on a quarter
any longer than that, do you
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
CHAPTER xxx.
| Touch Bottom,

Touch Bottom.
Pardon. sir. for not waiting till
you came down." the butler was say
ing, but Mr.. Billings was just so set
on me bringing this to you, l had to-
He had entered, responding to Jen-
kins' invitation, bearing in his hand a
gray paper parcel.
Fer me?" l questioned, as he laid
1t on the table. and | eyed it ominous-
ly. Yet 1t could not be the same l had
sent Billings myself could see that
for It was smaller, more compact,
and In different wrapper. But l was
afraid to examine It,
Yes. sir-he's very bad this morn
ing. sir; the-er-that is, something
last night seems to have excited him.
His eye roved eloquently between
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
A Point In Yerhalism.

Professor Ito class in composition)
Someone in the class recently re-
ferred to woman as of medium
size" Please avoid this expression
In referring to woman; it smacks to
much of commercialism."
Freshman = But, professor, she
might be ION the market"
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
OvernCd dIu.

"Heigho" said Bildad, as Jimpson-
berry flashed by in his motor. 81 wish
had an automobile
"Oh, nonsense. Bill" said Slathers.
whats the use? You couldn't afford
to keep it"
NO, by Jimmy" said Bildad, but I
could afford to sell it"
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
CTo BE coNTINUED0
Eager for Particulars.

I'VE had two baronesses and a
countess at our reception yesterday. 4"
How splendid! Did they sing.
dance. or merely talk about the crud.
ity of art In American"
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
Just Like a Woman.

"He discovered that his wife had
two detectives trailing him -.r six
months"
How did he discover it?"
"She sent him the BILL"
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
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PACIFIC

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The marvellous scenic attractions of
the Rockies. the Great Salt Beds OF
Utah and the wonders of the Sierras
can be seen from the car Windows
without extra expense for side trims
SUPERB DINING. CAR SERVICE.
write Frank A. Wadleigh, General
Passenger Agent. Denver & Rio Grandn
Railroad. DenYer. Colo
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17
Roosevelt Supporter Shot by Fanatic

Cleveland, O.-Charles Brown, a
Roosevelt supporter. was shot by a
fanatic, who was apparently ,celebrat-
ing the shooting of Colonel Roosevelt.
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17

ing could ever matter any more. 1t
was some miserable comfort to feel.
and know. that nothing worse could
ever happen!
Why, there was nothing worse left
In all the world. BY Jove. / was sure
Of that much!
And just then a knock sounded.
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17

tainly must be something high-oh.
awful, siri"
He went on as dipped my head at
him. "Then this young chap catches
you by the hand and he says. Why.
you're a brick. after ALI And you
says: Yes. we'll get along better now.
my boy. and you want to be mighty
grateful to Dicky Lightnut for It, And
this young fellow says. kinder smil-
ing: Indeed, ami And then him
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17

of one Of your dark suits underneath.
And following right behind you was
that young Mr.. Bi-h'm-pardon. sir.
I remember you said I wasn't to men
ton any one connected with that nj.
h'mi You know who l mean. sirr-
he paused anxiously-"Young man.
sir-freckled face-and the big lot
of"-his spreading fingers curved
above his head-"awfully yellow hair
.--up,. you know. sir9
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17

Newspaper Union News Service.
Gilpin observer., 1912-10-17

CHAPTER xxvlii.-(Continued.)
jenkins proceeded rapidly: You
was cording a dressing-robe about you
as you came in and | see glimpse
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-09-20

Resolution introduced by o. B. Robertson.
Be it resolved by the city council of the
City of Leavenworth Washington:
That the said City Council hereby declares
the necessity of improving the street here
matter named and its determination and
intention to improve the same, tO-wit:
Price Avenue in the First addition to the
City of Leavenworth from Pine street to
Sherburne street.
By grading, leveling, and putting in cross
walks as may be necessary, and improving
street intersections and alley intersections
to correspond with the grade on said street,
said street to be graded to proper sub
grade and of a width to he determined by
the engineer and the City Council: all alley
intersections to he graded to the lot lines OF
the abutting property.
In matters of detail, said improvement
shall be constructed and done according to
plans and specifications therefor TO be pre-
pared by the City Engineer and the CITY
Engineer is hereby directed to prepare and
file with the Clerk of the city of Leayen e
worth at least five (5l days prior to the
regular meeting of said CITY Council
to be held on the Sth day of October,
1912, the estimated cost and expense
of such Improvement and statement OF
the proportionate amount thereof, which
shall be borne by the property within the
proposed assessment district, and the state
ment of the aggregate assessed valuation
of the real estate exclusive oi improve
ments within said district according to the
valuation last placed upon it for the pur-
pose of general taxation together with
diagram or print showing thereon the lots,
tracts, and parcels of land and other prop
erty which abut said street, which property
it is determined is the property which shall
be specially benefited thereby, and the es-
timated amount and expense of such i'm
proyement to be borne by each lot, tract,
and parcel of land and other property. This
resolution names as a time for which the
Council will meet for the considering of
remonstra against the making of such
improvement the regular meeting of said
Council to be held on the Sth day of UctO-
Der, 1912 at the hour of O'Clock p. m. in
the Council Chambers in the City Hall in
the City of Leavenworth, County of Chelan
and State of Washington, and all property
holders wishing to demonstrate against said
improvement are notified to be present at
said meeting at the hour hereinbefore
mentioned.
The costs and expense of said improve
ment shall be paid for by special assessment
upon the lots, lands, and premises that
shall be benefited by the same, which lots,
lands, and premises are included III the spe-
cial assessment district above mentioned,
to-wit; all of the lots, lands, and premises
AUDITING on said street as will be shown by
the engineers diagram.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to pub
fish this Resolution in two 90 consecutive
issues in the Leavenworth Echo in the City
of Leavenworth, Washington, commencing
with the 10Th day of September, 1912.
Dated this 18th day of September, 1912.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-09-20

Resolution introduced by Clarence A.
Campbell
City of LeaYenworth Washington:
That the said City Council hereby de-
clares its determination and intention to
improve Evans street from the east line OF
Summit Avenue to the west end of Evans
street and Benton street from the south
line of Evans Street to Railroad Avenue.
To grade alley ways intersecting with
said streets to a proper subgrade to CORE
spond with the streets at all alley lntersec-
lions, the grading on the alley ways to ex-
tend only to the lot lines, and to construct
necessary cross walks.
In matters OF detail said Improvement
shall be constructed and done according to
plans and specifications therefor to be pre-
pared by the City Engineer and the City
Engineer is hereby directed to prepare and
file with the Clerk of the City of LeaYen-
worth at least five 90 days prior to the reg
ular meeting of said City Council to be held
on the Sth day of October, 1912, the esti-
mated cost and expense OF such improve
ment and statement of the proportionate
amount thereof, which shall be borne by
the property within the proposed assess
ment district, and the statement OF the
aggregate assessed valuation of the real es-
tate exclusive OF improvements within said
district according to the valuation last
placed upon 1t for the purpose OF general
taxation together with "A diagram or print
showing thereon the lots, tracts, and par
GELS of land and other property which abut
said streets which property IT Is deter
mined is the property which shall be spe-
cially benefited thereby, and the estimated
amount ana expense OF sucn Improvement
to be borne by each lot, tract, and parcel of
| land and other property. This Resolution
names as a time for which the Council Will
meet for the considering of circumstances
against the making of such improvement
I the regular meeting Of said Council to be
| held on the sth day of October, 1912, at the
| hour of s O'Clock p. m. in the Council Cham
bers in the City Hall in the City Of LeaYen-
worth, County of Chelan and state of Wash
| ington, and all property holders wishing to
demonstrate against said improvement are
notified to be present at said meeting at the
hour hereinbefore mentioned.
The costs and expense of said improve
ment shall be paid for by special assessment
upon the lots, lands, and premises that
| shall be benefited by the same, which lots,
| lands and premises are included in the
| special assessment district above mem
| toned, to-wit: all of the lots, lands, and
! premises abutting on said streets rs will be
shown by the engineers diagram.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to pub
| fish this Resolution in two u consecutive
| issues in the Leavenworth Echo in the City
! of Leayenworth, Washington, commencing
/ with the 10th day OF september, 1912.
| Dated this l7th day OF september, 1912.
! hereby certify the foregoing TO be true
| cOpy of resolution passed at regular meet
| ing of Council september nth, 1912.
GUY A. HAMILTON, City Clerk
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-09-20

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nothing better than Chamberlain's Liniment
This liniment also relieves rheumatic pains.
For sale by Kings City Drug Store.
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A dinner will be given by the Ladies
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Irene S. Evans will take a limited
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residence to arrange for lesson period.
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