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Gilpin observer., 1912-05-30

with an after luncheon, or rather after
breakfast cigar.
Jenkins head shook dubiously. Il
Just remember something blackish.
My, sir. didn't have time to notice
nothing like clothes!"
His tone conveyed aggrieved pro-
test. He went on:
Just as I'm telling you, sir, saw
some one sitting there by the window
and walked toward him. thinking It
was you. Then, all OF a sudden. l see
his awful face a-scowling Mt me there
in the moonlight"
And he was smoking, you say?"
Jenkins shifted Indignantly. Free
and easy as lord. sir! He held q
long stick to his ugly mouth, and
smoke was curling out OF little bowl
near the end"
"Oh. opium pipe. chr"
Likely, SIR" agreed jenkins; ''but
| never saw one
CTo BD coNTINUEDS
Gilpin observer., 1912-05-30

ing to the operator. II say. will you
give me information?
A loud shout suddenly sounded from
behind the closed door, and there
came frantic double-pounding OF
fists.
Mr.. Lightnut-Mr. Lightnut!"
screamed Jenkins. "Oh, Mr.. Light
nut. you're back-you're alive-I can
hear your voice! This is Jenkins, Mr..
Lightnut; yes, sir, Jenkins. They've
got me locked in!"
l clapped the receiver on the hook
and sprang to the door. unlocking it.
Jenkins almost tumbled into my arms
By Jove, for second I hung in the
wind. he acted so crazy still: at least.
1t seemed so Just at first. The fol-
low threw his arm about my neck
and aughed-laughed and cried, dash
it-and Just wringing my hands and
carrying on Oh, awful. And even
when I got him into chair, he just
sat there laughing and crying like a
jolly old silly, patting my hand, you
know, and wiping his eyes, what time
they were not devouring me.
mas Ne 5Oue, bAl hc 6doPcu hoo-
kily. Did he Jump from the win
dow?" But l waved all questions
aside.
After you've had some Sleep" in
sisted. Then I'll tell you the whole
Jolly story" And I Just got him to
his room myself, despite his distress
and protests over my attention.
Thank you, sir. and good night"
he said as l left him. And he muir
INJURED placidly. II guess we're all
right now"
But I was not SO sure as to him.
when I viewed the broken chair and
scattered fragments of glass-ominous
reminders Of the scene through which
| had passed. And SO, though l threw
the pistol on top of bookcase. 1
spent the rest Of the night upon the
soft cushions OF my big divan.
Gilpin observer., 1912-05-30

asleep. If they're going to sleep at all
l decided that the best thing to do
first was to get into some clothes. And
with this thought was turning away,
when It occurred to me to make an
effort to see II poor Jenkins seemed
more rational now or had gone to
sleep.
tapped upon the door. Are you
asleepI" asked softly.
A howl OF positive terror came
back.
I'm a-keeping quiet" he cried, but
don't let me hear your voice again,
or I'll Jump right out Of the window"
I shook my head sadly and tiptoed
into my room. where l slipped hur.
riedly out Of the paJamas and into
some clothes; then back I went to
the telephone. II was on my little
writtng-desk close to the door confin-
ing Jenkins.
I nfted the receiver with . sigh.
Hello. central" began, respond
Gilpin observer., 1912-05-30
Use Of Black Ribbon.

Black ribbon jewelry is the striking
contribution to smartness made now
by the designers of fashionable gew-
gaws. The ribbon chosen is of the
watered or moire kind. and In all cases
is allied to precious stones.
watch for the wrist is fascinat-
ing trile. The band is composed of
ribbon. and the watch is mounted in
platinum set with diamonds. the COM
bination OF black and white making
. very striking ornament for the wrist.
Such wrist watch is not heavy to
wear nor overwhelming in appear
ance: indeed quite the reversa
Gilpin observer., 1912-05-30
JULIA BoTToMLEY.

There are any number of new and
fascinating possibilities in your favor.
itee blue serge. How do you like the
idea, for example, of a wide black
silk braid and ball fringe trimming
for that smartest Of coats OF navy
twill serge. which takes quite new
and graceful curves on both collar
and basque. its absolute up-to-date-
ness being further proclaimed by the
position OF the trinity fitting waist
belt of patent leather, the sleeves, too.
being Of the most correct new length,
and also finished off with that effeo-
lively combined trimming.
Gilpin observer., 1912-05-30
CHAPTER ~.
I Don the PaJamas.

Don the PaJamas.
by Jove. jenkins. they fit like a
ldream!"
l twisted before the glass and sur
veyed the pajamas with much salts
faction. They looked Jolly right from
every point. Moreover, with all their
easy looseness. there was not an inch
too much. They had comfortable.
personal feel.
Lucky thing they weren't made
originally for some whale like Jack
Billings-eh. Jenkins7'' commented
musingly.
Behind his hand Jenkins INDUCED in
what is vulgarly known as a snicker.
'Mr. Billings. sir. he couldn't get
one shoulder In 'em. much less a.
h'h-leg," he chuckled. They'd be
in ribbons. sir!"
yawned sleepily, and Jenkins In
stantly sobered to attention. He held
his finger over the light switch as
punched pillow and rolled over on
the mattress.
"All right" said: push the jolly
thing out" And with a click dark
ness fell about me.
Good night, SIR" came jenkins
voice softly.
Might" murmured family and
was OF.
Sometime, hours later, awoke, and
with o devilish yearning for q smoke.
1t often takes me that way in the
night.
climbed out in the blackness and
found my way into the other room.
remembered exactly where I had drop
ped my cigarette case when we were
fooling with the pa1amas by the table.
and I found It without difficulty.
In the act Of STOPPING for It, my
hand clutched the edge OF the table
and felt spot yield under the
pressure OF my thumb. It was the
button controlling the bell to Jsn-
lkins' room.
Lucky thing he sleeps like . Jolly
'porpoise." I reflected.
pushed a wicker armchair into
the moonlight and breeze By . win
dow, and pulling flame to q cigarette.
.lsanAF back. feeling Jolly comfy. For
Gilpin observer., 1912-05-30

only and are worn far down on the
head in a manner we would consider
ridiculous if men should adopt it. But
there is no gainsaying the success OF
these hats in this poise, for women.
All the severely plain shapes are
shown in great range of colors with
black and white combinations in the
lead. Plain sailors, Derbys and walk
ing hats appear in cerise, pink, blue.
lavender. purple. cherry, gold, and
linen color. Also an occasional light
green. Combinations of black with
cerise, or linen, or white, have proved
much more popular than other COM
binations, but black and white is far
and away the best choice. This spark
ling combination has dash to match
the shape and it is always elegant and
| usually most becoming.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
Gilpin observer., 1912-05-30
sYNoPsis.

CHAPTER il-(contlnued).
And he did. and seemed TO bit the
thing squarely.
knelt on the chair and craned
over. while Jenkins still held the stick
tightly at the point where the thing
had struck.
Get himf" I queried. Where il
TT"
That's 1t. sir" said jenkins in an
odd voice. 1T amt here"
why. dash 1t, saw you strike the
beast. right where you're holding that
club"
Mr.. Lightnut, sir"-Jenkins spoke
a little huskily and glanced around at
mo queerly-"will you look under the
end of this stick and see II you see
what seer"
climbed down and examined eau
tiously.
why. by Jove. it's the little spi-
derl" I exclaimed. surprised.
Exactly, sir: what's left" jenkins
took deep breath.
Thank you, sir-it's a great relief, +"
he sighed.
''Eh?"
Il mean. sir, I'm glad amt the
only one who thought he saw that
other. It's some comfort"
Jenkins spoke gloomily.
Thought you sawT" l repeated.
But Jenkins only shook his head as
he gathered up the remains Of the
spider and consigned them to q Gus
pidor.
You mean-say, what the devil do
you meanf" asked sharply.
Jenkins Strengthened with air re
spectful but solemn.
Mr.. Lightnut, sir" he began grave
ly, there's party lectures on the
street corner every night at nine on
the fearful consequences OF the drink
habit, and passes around blank
pledges to be signed. I'm going to
get one first chance; and II you will
accept It. sir-meaning no offense-l
would be proud to get you one. too. -
stared at him aghast.
"Oh, I say, now" l murmured faint.
ly, you don't think 1t was that. do
your"
Jenkins face was eloquent enough.
I'm through, SIR" he said sadly.
When 1t comes to seeing things like
that" He lifted his eyes. mo more
for me, sir: my belief is, it's a warn.
ing-yes. sir. that's what. warn.
ing"
l collapsed into chair.
by Jove, Jenkins!" said, trying
to go a feeble smile. Il never felt SO
At for a corking stiff highball In my
life-never!"
took a screw on my glass and
studied him curiously.
And l say, you know-better take
one yourself!" added.
Gilpin observer., 1912-05-30
CHAPTER ~.

Jenkins Declares for the Water
Wagon.
But this savage-looking Chinaman
that you saw. Jenkins-how was he
dressed?" l adopted a careless tone
OF inquiry.
1t was high noon. and l was toying
Gilpin observer., 1912-05-30

of the milliner. With charming and
truly feminine inconsistency, the
Derbys and plain walking shapes are
trimmed with ribbons, wings, feath-
ers and even lace. We may expect
to see stiff standing bouquets of flow
ers with the advance of summer.
The Derby has never been credited
with gracefulness and is, in fact. an
ugly hat, yet possessing certain
style and distinction of it's own. Those
shapes, now SO much in vogue, mod
eled on the lines of the Derby, or of
the same character, prove very be-
coming, as worn by women. They
are to be seen with tailored gowns
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21

among the people, who hung It over the entrances to their dwellings to notify the sylvan delties that they were welcome to shelter during the season of frost and cold
 These rites were retained throughout the Roman dominion In Britain and for long while under the Jules, Sax. ons and Angles.
 The most beautiful legend regarding the mistletoe and the one from which 1t derives It's mystic powers is of Scan dinavian origin. Balder the god O; poetry and eloQuence and second son Of Odiu and Freja, had a dream in which lt was lnumated that be would be killed in battle He communicated this dream Co his mother who wss very fond of hIm. and she Co protect him. invoked the powers of nature fire. earth. air and water-as well as ani mals and plants and obtained an oath from them that they would do halder no hurt With his invulnerabilIty as sured as he thought. he entered the combats of the gods and was very sue cessful In staying all who came for ward Co engage him. They struck him with their arrows, but he pluckcd them cut and derided his antagonists as
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21

they fen mortally wounded before him
 It was about time for Loke. his arch enemy, to challenge him or suffer the lgnominy Of cowariice. but Loke was a schemer
 He disguised himself as on old wo. man and, determining to discover the secret of Balder's immunity from death, called upon Freja He address cd the mother with complimentary re- marks upon the valor and good fortune of her son. and the goddess replied that her son was safe from harm. as all the productions of the world had sworn not Co lnjure him Loke was very much discouraged and was about to go away when Freja added that there was one plant she did not con lure because of its lnsignifrance with well fcicned indifference i.oke inquired the name of G. and Freis said lt was the mlstletoe
 The designing Loke procured a shoot of the mislletoe. made on arrow Of t and then sought the assembly of the gods. Therp he met the blind Ileda and concluded that the humiliation of Balder's family would be more com plete lf Raider should be Killed by a sightless god So he 1sked Heda ''why do you not contend with .bp Hr rows Of RalderT Heda replied th1i he was blind and unsupplicd with ar rows. whcrpupon Ioke gave him the mlstletue arrow and said "Balder is iu front of tbce Ueda shot, and Balter fell pierced and slain Cincinnati En dulrer.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21
THE LEGEND OF
 THE MISTLETOE,

TuE hanging of the mistletoe at
 this coming Christmasude in-
 yItes the usual tour across the
 \ mystic, musty pages of the past This branch of the holidays decoration treasures within it sweets that to the young people are most tempting. It was the same ten centu- ries ago. and so 1t will be for centuries to come.
 While their ladyships were waiting And their lordships were debating
 There were other genUnectlons going on. It is hardly worth while stating That acoustic osculating
 Baptized that British Christmas before
 dawn
 The sacredness of the mistletoe has always been respected particularly by the Britons and the Scandinavians. It was a part of the religion of the druids, and they regarded It with the utmost veneration, but restricted their worship of it to the plant when found growing on the oak. The oak was the favorite tree of their divinity. Tulane, which the books say appears to have been the same as the Phocnlcian god Baal. or the sun, was prayed to under different names by the early pagans At the period of the winter solstice, which was about Christmas time, great festival was celebrated in honor of Tulane. When this anniversary ar rived the Britons,. accompanied by their priests, the druids, went forth with glorious pomp and jollity to gath CT the mistletoe, which they believed to possess wonderful curative powers With them they took two white bulls and sometimes human beings to be sacrificed
 Upon finding the oak with the mis- tletoe clinging to 1t the chief druid clad in white, the emblem of purity ascended the tree and with a golden knife cut the vine. As 1t fell 1t was caught In the folds of the robe of an other priest Then the bulls and some times the humans were offered to Tu- tane, and various festivities followed, The mlstletoe thus gathered was cut into small portions and distributed
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21

"I am thinking of you today be- cause it is Christmas and I wish you happiness; and tomorrow be- cause it will be the day after Christmas, shall still wish you happiness; and SO on clear through the year I may not be able to tell you about it every day, but that makes no difference; the thought and the wish will be here just the same. Whenever joy or success comes to you it will make me glad. ."-Henry Van Dyke
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21
CHRISTMAS REUNIONS ,

How many families whose members have been dispersed and scattered far and wide in the restless struggles of life are on this day reunited and meet once again in that happy state of companionship and mutual good will which Is a source of such pure and unalloyed delight and one so incompatible with the cares and sorrows of the world. that the religious belief of the most civilized nations and the rude traditions of the rough est savages alike number 1t among the first joys of a future condition of existence provided for the blest and happyl How many old recollections and how many dormant sympathies does Christmas time awakenl - Charles Dickens
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21
GREAT CLEARANCE SALE

Sold at a loss! Malt Rainier, 20 cents per bottle. Especially prepar- ed for sick people and invalids, and excellent for nursing mothers. Only two barrels left. After that, price will be 35 cents per bottle.
 Pack Train Bar
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21

F. T. Congdon, former governor of the Yukon and eX-member Of Dominion Parliament, came from Dawson this week enroute to the outside. Mir. Congdon is a Liberal and one of the most eloquent and brilliant speakers of the Dominion, and was succeeded by Dr. Thomp- son. While in Skagway Mir, Cong don was guest of the Pullen House.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21

Mir. and Mra. J. w. Boyle of Dawson were Pullen House guests on Thursday. Mir. and Mrs. Boyle are on their way to London, Eng land. and sailed south on the Princess May.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21
HAIR NATURALLY hsuvDtvr
when uIs Free o' B-udrua. ft grov'
 Iuzuriau .fys

When u Is Free of D-nIrua. ft growr
 IuyUriau.Ig.
 TgaIr n-c- ra .r- --I Gan -uT cures as a rule. ..a .t..E. .r .r-ir rE ETairf that do no crtH.y rH.d. Haf- when uo' diseased -rT-r naturally iuyurI1ntiy DandruG ls Che Cau-e 0f rI o.'entHs Of all hair traarIr and 5Taif.T is caused by a Ee-a. The only way Co cure d1rd run ls e. 'Ii .Er germ ard s0 rrr th. only haIs ...rarafI1u II4t win nIs lively destroy tra 7--4 is EnE.-1a Herp.r.ds- absolutely Tum,sss f-.r from Ersase sediment. Evr natter or dangerous drugs. It aIlayr u-rI.g instantly makes hair -'oesv q .rr as silk Destroy Che sause. yrg remove Che effect" Sold by leading druaafgta Send 1ns. in stamps f0I sample Go The Hsrplci.g Co., petro. Mich.
 One dollar bottles guaranteed. wm. Britt, Special Agent, skagvay
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21
GRAND REDUCTION SALE

The Pack Train Is now selling a big lot of Good Goods at reduced prices as they are getting too old to hold and sell at a profit, Yours,
 tf Herman Grimm
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21

Mrs. O. l.. Dickeson is remem0- ering her Skagway friends by send ing them Christmas greetings from London, England, and Paris, France.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21

Nothing will so decorate my house of memory in the days to come like the visions of the friends | have made happy.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21

Mir. B. J. McGee of Whitehorse visited Tuesday evening with Judge and Mrs. Martin Conway.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21
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Don't forget the A. B. Christmas tree. The little ones should send in their orders at an early date lest they be crowded out in the final rush
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21

victor Grimm, who has been quite iu for several days, is well again and at his post Of duty with the Daily Alaskan.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21

Miss c. J. Naftel of Toronto, Canada, was Pullen House guest this week arriving from the souUl on the Princess May. Miss Naftel is a lady Of rare accomplishments and ability She left for Carcross on Thursday to assume her duties as matron of the Chooutla school
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21

Mrs De Graf of Dawson was a guest in Whitehorse and skagway this week on her way to Oakland for a visit with her children. Mrs. De Graf was Golden North guest and left for the States on the Cura- cao
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21
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Mrs. Clarence Olsen and little daughter Beatrice, were guests on the Princess May for Tacoma where they will visit with Mrs. Ol- sens parents.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21

Mir. Barney J. McGee of White horse was a passenger Tor th' States on the Curacao.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21

Mir. and Mrs. E. J. Shaw re- turned home on the Dolphin from a trip of business and pleasure to Juneau.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21
SKAGWAY SOCIETY
A AAAAAAAAAAAAA4AA .

States on the Curacao and Mir Morrison returned home on We'd uesday.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21

Mir and Mrs. s. c. Morrison of ( Carcross came to Skagway on Tues day. Mrs. Morrison left for the
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21

Miss Aleta Robison has post poned her visit to Seattle until a later date.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21

pr. W. G. Gable dined with MT and Mrs. V. I. Hahn on sunday,
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21
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Mir. and Mrs. s. H. Neomani went to Juneau on the Dolphin.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-21
COAL

Phone 76 for shaw's coal. Henry FriedenthM u
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-11-28
OTHERS KNOW US TOO WELL
Easy to Deceive Ourselves, but the
Rest of the World Is Generally
Too Wise.

Senator Pomerene has a happy
knack Of driving home a statement
with an epigram.
AT a luncheon Senator Pomerene
described as would-be litterateur.
Thanks to whisky and strong
CIGARS" he said, the poor fellow has
failed to make good He earns a pre-
carious living by newspaper work,
but though he is so now, none of the
wondrous novels and thrilling stories
that he used to pirate about have ap-
peared.
And yet, in his shabby apartment,
over bottle Of cheap liquor and a
box of cheap cigars, he will boast by
the hour-poor, gray, wrinkled duffer
of his unfinished MSS. Oh, they
will appear yeti Yes, he will yet H.
lumine the world with/the light of his
genius"
Senator Pomerene sighed and con-
cluded:
"Ah, II we could deceive others as
easily as we deceive ourselves, what
regulations we'd all have, to be sure!"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-11-28

anchored right in lie deep hole inside
the breakwater, as sure as I'm knee
high to marlin spike!
Bile just stared at Hammond with
his mouth open.
Nat, says he, you're a seaman, If
do say 1t. | thought was a pretty
good bay pilot, but | can't steer yes
sci without compass through night
as black as Pharaoh's Egypt, and in a
thick fog besides, and land her square
on top OF her moorin's. If my hat
want sloshin' around thirty mile
astern, | snum It wouldn't take it off
to you this minute!'"
The minister shut the door behind
his departing guests. Then he went
out into the kitchen, whittier the
housekeeper had preceded him. He
found her standing on the back step,
looking across the fields. The wash
bench was untenanted.
'Elum!" unused Elery thoughtfully,
that was a good story of Captain Ma
yo's. This man Hammond must be a
fine chap. | should like to meet him"
keziah still looked away over the
fields. She did not wish her employer
to see her face-just then.
Il thought you would meet him"
she said. "He was here little while
ago and | asked him to wait. guess
Zeb's yarn was too much for him; he
doesn't like to be praised"
so? Was he here? At the Regular
parsonage? Pm surprised"
He and l have known each other
for a long while"
well, I'm sorry he's gone. think
should like him."
Keziah turned from the door
II know you would" she said.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-11-28
CHAPTER VI.
In Which Captain Nat Picks Up a
DereIict.

In Which Captain Nat Picks Up a
DereIict.
1t Is probable that John Ellery new
er fully realized the debt OF gratitude
he owed to the fog and the squat and
to Captain Nat Hammond Trumet, al
ways hungry for a sensation, would
have thoroughly enjoyed arguing and
quarreling over the minister's visit to
the Come-Outer meeting, and, during
the fracas, Keziahs parson might have
been more or less battered. But Cap
tain Mats brilliant plotting of the old
packet was bit of seamanship which
every man and woman on that foam
bordered stretch of sand could under
stand and appreciate, and the minis
ter's indiscretion was all but forgotten
in consequence. The Daily Advertis
ers" gloated over It, of course, and
Captain Elkanah brought 1t up at the
meeting of the parish committee, but
there Captain Zeb Mayo championed
the young mans course and pro-
claimed that, fur's he was concerned
he was for Mr.. Ellery more'n ever. "a
young greenhorn with the spunk to
cruise singlehanded right into the mid
die Of the Come-Outer school and give
an old bull whale like Eben the gaff
is the man for my money" declared
Zebedee. Most Of his fellow-commit-
tee agreed with him. mot guilty, but
don't do It again." was the general
verdict
Keziah watched anxiously for hint
concerning her parsons walk in the
rain with Grace, but she heard moth
ing, so congratulated herself that the
secret had been kept The tide at Tru-
met, on the bay side, goes out for a
long way, leaving uncovered a mile
and a half of flats, bare and sandy. or