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Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

And just In time!
Around the corner whirled q police
man-and. by Jove, no less than that
fat Irishman, O'Keefe! With him was
the professors man.
Don't tell me-" painted the officer:
II know my"
And then he gave Q shout and
sprang for the car.
TITS that fellow that was prowling
around the station housed" he yelled.
Here. stop there!"
But didn't want eto. For one
thing. We were half-block away. and
had badly coasted towel supply
wagon, and scattered the wares of a
push-cart across three sidewalks.
My cap went flying as we skidded
a corner. and was devilish glad. for
the Inertia threw Frances head al
most against mine and felt the tick.
ling brush Of a little hair wisp a. It
swept my nose.
Her eyer were dancing with AZ.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

about her beauty! Beauty! Poor old
Jack! II I had been sad about him
before, It was a devilish sight worse
now
Worse? Why. dash It. she kissed
him!
And to see him standing there, kind
Of batting and rolling his eyes and
looking like a girl does when she's
trying a strange piece Of candy out OF
the box-oh, 1t Just broke me all up!
No wonder he was crazy! Why.
dash 1t, he would have to be crazy!
He was muttering to himself.
"Remarkable!" heard. Singular
ly sensate and exhilarating! Now. 1
never would have thought-um!"
And then he very deliberately took
her head between his hands and
kissed her. Then he looked upward
thoughtfully and did It again-like
chicken drinks water-you know!
And then while we-that is, Jen-
kins and I-were trying to urge him
on, out came the notebook again and
he scribbled rapidly. muttering audi
bly,: "Labial osculation-extraordinary
stimulation-sensato ganglia-mu-
cous membrane"
"Police!" l whispered brutally in
the frump's ear. Better let's get him
away!" And, by Jove, that woke her
out Of her trance! In two minutes
she had cajoled him to the car and
we had him inside on the cushions.
We punched blankets and rugs about
him to hide the pajamas.
"Jacky. DEAR" gushed the Chinese
freak, wouldn't you like for me to Sit
by you and hold your poor hand?"
It looked as II he would.
The trump turned to me. Can you
drive the car. Mr.. Lightnut?"
Could I? Well, would show her!
Especially as Frances had changed to
the front as she saw US bringing out
Billings.
Take the train-get Billings things
from the club" l called to jenkins.
SHARP, now! And here, unhook that
number there on the back-give 1t
here!"
jenkins hesitated. Il think there's
a heavy fine, sir" he limited.
snapped my fingers at him and he
jumped to obey.
Worse things than a jolly fine." 1
said. looking at poor Billings smiling
crazily over the trump. | threw the
number plate into the car.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
TWO CARBUNCLEs ON NECK

Veterans Home, Napa Co., Cal.-'1
was afflicted with two carbuncles on
the back of my neck. The doctors said
they were the largest carbuncles he
ever saw. l suffered the most intense
agony, so much that l could not rest
or sleep for about month. One was
lanced four times. When the flrst be-
gan to get better another broke out
and was equally as painful as the first
one. I heard of Cuticura Soap and
Ointment being good for such things,
so 1 procured a box of Cuticura Oint-
ment and cake Of Cuticura Soap.
washed both the carbuncles with Cuti.
cura Soap frequently whenever any
pus began to gather, and applied the
Cuticura Ointment. I felt relief after
the first use of Cuticura Soap and
Ointment, and in a weeks time both
carbuncles were gone and I was COM
pletely cured. 1 have not been trou-
bled since.
Il also had eczema of the scalp. My
scalp itched fearfully and pimples be-
gan to break out which emitted pus,
and my head became sore and scaly.
/ had dandruff also. I used Cuticura
Soap for a shampoo with hot water.
and used the Cuticura Ointment on my
scalp. and 1t afforded instant relief, fol-
lowed by absolute cure" (Signed)
George H. Wetsell, Dec. II, 1911.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston"
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

He caught my arm. IN the interest
Of this investigation OF scientific phe-
nomena. would he consider q call In
trusive-could we not seek your
friend, Mr.. Billings?"
ITS all right. you know" gently
reassured him. Eyes, we're going to
him-going right there. Just little
ride. you know"
BY Jove, the way he cackled made
my heart ache! l whispered to Jen-
kins to run ahead and prepare the
ladies'. But the first thing we saw as
the cage hit the bottom was wom-
an-and. dash 1t. the trump from
China!
She gave little scream and fell on
Billings neck. almost bearing him to
the ground.
"Oh. Jacky. Jackyi" she sobbed.,
BY Jove. I almost fell myself! 30
that was the way the wind lay! And
had never even DO much - suspect
ed. That was why he had raved 20
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
CHAPTER Xxx.
My Darling Is Slandered.

My Darling Is Slandered.
Seemed to be only about a minute
more and We were clipping through
the curves OF the Wolhurst park
Frances pointed the way-and had
slowed down under the porte-cochere
The trump whispered to the man
who opened the door,
'As quietly as possible, Wilkes"
she said. land without his father see
Ing him."
The Judge is away, MISS" said the
man. "He drove down TO the village
with Senator Soakem. who had to
catch train back to Albany; but I'm
looking for him every"
BE quick. then" terked the trump.
you know what to do"
81 guess l do. MISS" answered the
butler gloomily. I've had to do it
often enough-Perkins and me. A
good cold souse-that's the thing
and then bed. l KNOW"
Billings waved his hand to the
trump as he mounted the stairway in
side. And then. dash 1t. he kissed his
fingers.
The trump kind Of glared down the
deserted vista of the fine old hall and
shrugged her shoulders
Everybody loafing, as usual" she
muttered sourly. and she hurled her
coat at the carven back Of a great
cathedral chair-and missed 1t.
1t was clear that her type scorned
conventionalities and knew how to
make themselves thoroughly at home
Il hope you'll be made comfortable
here. Mr.. Lightnut." she said. peeling
glove with jerk. but l have my
doubts"
And she gave kind of hollow laugh
"Awfully tiresome. these country
places" said sympathetically. /
screwed my glass at couple OF foct.
men who came into view at the fur
end Of the hall, and who were whis.
pering and chuckling about some
thing. Things seem to be run a bit
loose. don't you know-that's a fact
Don't mind for myself. but fancy
girl might find 1t rather trying visit
ing here"
By Jove. how she opened her eyes
at me-surprised. knew. at finding
me such devilish keen observer. My
sympathy touched her. too, for her
eyeballs shone moist Of sudden and
| saw her lip tremble as she stared.
Then she swallowed hard and slapped
her gloves sharply across her palm.
ITS Francis that's to blame for that
sort Of thing" she rasped. nodding
down the hall.
"F'rances?" calculated in protest,
"Oh here. l say. now"
You don't know Francis. Mr.. Light.
nut!" Her Jaw grounded with snap,
and what look she gave me! wait
till you do-you Just wait!" And eyes
and hands lifted to the ceiling.
coughed again.
The cat! And this was mysdarling's
friend!
CTo BE CoNT1NUED)
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

Expect Big Sale Of Red Cross Seals.
The campaign for selling Red Cross
seals this year will be carried on in
practically every state and territory In
the United States, and even in Porto
Rico, the Canal Zone, Hawaii and Phil
lippine islands. No less than 100000
volunteer agents, including depart
ment, drug and other kinds Of stores,
motion picture theaters. individuals,
and others. will be engaged in the
work. Before the sale is completed,
1t is expected that at least 100, ,000. 900
seals will have been printed and dis
tributed, besides several million post
ers, display cards and other forms Of
advertising literature.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
Be GLOW s
mMe DJBIE]S
bn FRANCIS PERRY ELLIOTT
ILLUSTRATIONS By HA/uAI7nes
M ~ AQ6AJ -HleAUI Ct2DI9anY

lent! myself Hal" And
rumph Jack! II I had sad h
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

citement. She looked back, waving
her hand at the figure of O'Keefe trot-
ting from around the corner, and her
laughter pealed joyously. deliciously
In my ear.
oh. think American men are
great-are wonderful" she cried,
striking her little hands together. "Es-
peclally Harvard men-and especial
ly-" She stopped with the faintest
catch
by Jove!" cried. do you mean
it?"
And for the briefest instant the
hands were three; but her scream
brought me back to earth just in time
to save the lives of a man and a boy.
Devilish ungrateful. too. for l could
see the man. three blocks behind, and
still shaking his fist. The way with
these pedestrians!
At Fffty-ninth street we caromed
With hanson trotting too leisurely
across the plaza, and l listened for
nearly block to the remarks OF a
bicycle cop before he dropped behind
What dashed me not little was Bill
ings' Indifference to the record l was
making for his car-didn't seem to
care jolly hang.
The trump was still hanging on him
In a way to make you sick, and cooling
and going on in a nervous, half-hys-
terfcal way I never would have
thought her able to chirp up to. And
Billings was holding her hand!
Hello" 1 called to him, Just after
we clipped Yonkers.
He looked up at me. smiling and
nodding
Feel all right now, old MANI" in
CURED cheerily.
Billings looked at me hard, and
then, dash 1t. he winked! And l be-
gan to wonder. by Jove. If 1t was Just
plain drunk.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

Richard Lightnut. an American with an
Effected English accent. receives a pres,
e a1% ir'ps par IN ef fana pajama. h'
hints Of surprise to the .wearer. L!ghtnut
90 1ons 81 the pa5amas and late at night Se.s es
comes in and. failing to recognize Light- Ie,n
nut. nut. attempts to put him out Thinkin,s h,s
sIotbss Sazy Sep When
he reappears Jenkins fall. on his neck s,a,
with Joy. confirming Lghtnuts belief f
the encounter he had with a hideous
Chinaman dressed in patamas; ,,iil. In 90 q
fs0% Is a.sd as feepS fo pSt np
iege, Later Lightnut finds a beautiful h,
nut Is shocked by the girls drinking.
smoking and slangy talk. She tells him MN,
With ssory rs Of hsr o1s Snd for
room mate. named Frances Next morn
Ing the girl is missing and Lightnut hur-
eosted by a husky college boy. who calls
eth. s J1sk %b Bpss ps calls rSey fS 'Dens ss
priceless rubles hidden in the buttons Of
the pa1amas. Billings dons the pa1amas
in his apartment a beefy person in NUT
ton.chop whiskers and wearing pa1am.ans;
Jenkins calls the police Thc caIed dsSaIf Fo1y @
Grandpa The Intruder declares he Is
Lghtnut's guest and appeals to the ia,I la1-
In the morning Lightnut is astonished 70
md Billings gone. and more astonlsneu
demanding his clothes. Lightnut, bound
for Tarrytown. Billings home, discovers
Frances" the girl of the pa5amas. on
the train Ilghtnut speaks to her and al
iudes to the night before. She declares
Indignantly that Lghtnut never saw her
in black pajamas At Tarrytown Frances
is met by husky college youth, who
halls Lghtnut as "Dicky." The latter is,
nores the boy, who then threatens 10
thrash him for offending Frances. Light
nut takes the next train home. Billings
storms over the outrage of his arrest. lie
and Iightnut discover mysterious chi
nese characters on the pajamas. Prcfes.
sor Doozenberry is called In to interpree S.
the hieroglyphics. He raves over what ne
calls the lost silk of Si-Ling-Chi. The
writing declares that a person wearing
the pajamas will take on the semblance
of the previous wearer. The professor
borrows the pajamas for experiment.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
CHAPTER XIX. (contInued.)

Poor Francis." she said lightly
DO you know" she added. Il believe
can forgive a Harvard man Almost
anything, Mr.. Lightnut."
Nv love! The angel! And before
knew what | was doing or thought
about the trump, had stretched out
hand to her. looking her straight in
the eye and smiling. She hesitateo an
instant only. then laughed. ana feit
her little fingers just brush my palm
but II was enough.
She flushed little shyly and ad-
dressed the trump.
Are we going to keep Mr.. Lightnut
standing like this all day?" she asked.
Half on earth and half in heaven
like what s-his-names coffin, l sug-
gested. Devilish good, that, don't you
think? She thought SO. for she opened
the door herself as the trump turned.
murmuring some silly thing about
China and the open door to America.
What did China have to do with 1T
And It was Just then that Jenkins
bolted wildly from the building.
"Mr. Lightnut-Quick. sir! Mr.. BILL
ings, sir!"
thought OF the telephone right on,
but he Just caught my arm. F1fst
time ever knew jenkins to take Mb-
erty.
Come quick. sir!" he exclaimed.
He's upstairs and, oh. on his nut.
sir-awfuli"
by Jove!" gasped. Excuse me-
will see-come right back and tell
you-I feared this last night" And
rushed to the elevator with Jenkins.
He's in them black pajamas he was
talking about" said Jenkins gloom
fly. land he's run the perfesser on.
Leastwlse. he amt there. and his man
can't get Mr.. Billings to go. He came
down for me. but l couldn't do q
thing with him. either"
knew-I understood. II was the
dwelling of his mind upon the rubies!
He had gone back In the night for
them-in his sleep. for all l knew.
But thought most likely awake, for
recent experience with him showed
me that he didn't think anything OF
wandering around the neighborhood In
his pajamas.
Anu JuhAsoA n bnAo A~SO AhCs NO ~
the landing.
I've sent for the police. SIR. and It
would be good idea. don't you think.
If you could get him away before they
come. I don't want to get Mr.. Bill
ings into no trouble"
Good idea," l agreed. Wen Just
rush him to the car-but, h'mi"
suddenly remembered he was in
pajamas. 1t might be all right to
Billings to wander around in public
streets and vehicles In his night
things. but 1t certainly wouldn't do
under the present circumstances. He
might not care. but then, there were
the feelings OF the girls to consider.
And besides. dash It. | had some sort
Of idea It was against the law.
Billings was standing by the win
dow looking at glass thermometer
that he had Just withdrawn from his
mouth.
"Umi" he grunted complacently.
-Ninety-seven and q quarter-my
usual healthy subnormal temperature.
Pulse neutrality-suspicious.. twenty
tour Aad twonfths-excellent excel
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
Relics Of the ouIIIotIns.

At the prison Of st. Paul's. at Lyonb
France. there is a curious collection OF
pens They are the pens with which
the executioners have signed the regu-
latlon receipts for the prisoners hand
cd over to them to be guillotined. AT
each execution fresh pen Is used for
the purpose. and the ink 10 left to DRY
upon II
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
His Rank.

Mistress-Well, I'm sorry you want
to leave me, Mary; but what's your
reason?
Mary keeps silent
Mistress-Something private?
Mary (suddenly)-No,m mum; please,
mum, he's lance corporal.-Illustrat-
ed Bits.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

Tell 1t not in Gath, but there are
church members who look too happy
at q horse race and too solemn in
prayer meeting.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

If you wish beautiful. clear. white
clothes, use Red Cross Bag Blue. At all
good grocers.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
lW0NnEREuL DISCOVERY.
HOT OR ICED.

is blythe emit he comfort and hap
pines man Science has indeed made giant strides
In the past century. and among the-by no meaua
least important-dscoveriesi in medicine Is that of
Therapion which has been used with great success in
French Hos ptas and that IL is worthy the attention
OF those who suffer from kidney, bladder. nervous
diseases chronic weaknesses, ulcers skin eruptions,
piles &C. there 10 doubt. In fact seems evident
from the big stir created amongst specialists. that
THERAPlON Is destined to ast into oblivion all
those questionable remedies that were formerly the
sole reliance of medical men. 1t is of course impos-
sible to tell sufferers all should hike to tell them
IN this short article, but those who would lke 70
Know more about thi remedy THAT has Effected 50
many-we might almost say, miraculous cureA
shopld send eddrsssed envelope for FREE book to
kondSn Eng and decide f9s I rhsthes he e.
or No Is what they require and have been seeking
In vain during life of misery suffering Ill health
mail sl.O0 Fougera Co.. % Beekman St., New York
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

The sense Of the Ridiculous" said
Kate
us strong in Sue-the foxy elf"
Indeed" said Grace, "how very keen
ly then,
She must appreciate herself"
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-11-02

Douglas has live wire in the person of NJ. J. o'Connor He is q man Of many virtues and, no doubt has few faults, but candor is not one of them. The Celtic blood which flows in his veins is never sluggish He has been in America for a matter of twenty-five years, and he lost no time in identifying himself with the country for 1t is related that the second night after he landed in Sar Francisco, he went down to the Armory and joined the National Guard. Last summer he visited the place of his birth It is averred that he became seasick or homesick on his return voyage across the Atlan- tic, and according to Charlie Hopp, of the Douglas News, with this re. suit
 It is good to see the old World and
 its antiQuated ways, The Ivy-covered castles-relics of by
 gone days,
 But give me Alaska, though 'tis in
 the frigid zone;
 There's not another spot on earth
 I'd rather call my home It is good to see gay Parls-it has
 grandeur all its own On parade are flashy garments, giv-
 ing 1t a gala tone,
 But give me the Alaska girl with her
 sweet and modest way, A face tinted by the Arctic breeze,
 and smile like break of day It Is good to see old London, where
 lords and dukes hold sway, Though they are disappearing since
 Lloyd George won the day; But give me good old Douglas, where
 there's not a lord or duke, Where 'tis easy to find dollar, but
 hard to find a crook.
 It is good to see old Ireland, and it's
 abbeys old and quaint, Where the boys can dance a jig and
 the girls use no paint; But give me untamed Alaska, with
 its mountains and it's game; It may get dreary sometimes, but I
 love 1t just the same,
 Don't you think that this is a good time to bury forever all petty faction. al jealousies. if there be any, and let everyone get in and boost? And this thought leads up to a story. Many Alaskans know Big Mike" Sul. livan, of the Windsor House in Cor, iova. A few years ago Mike visited Washington and while there he called upon President Roosevelt The pres, ident was immediately taken with the
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-11-02

experience, until its functions shall em- brace important matters now placed beyond it's touch. And 1t must nos be forgotten that the legislature can always exercise the right to memor, iali1e Congress and tell that august body what it would like to have done, And if the local legislature be com posed of just and intelligent men its requests would. we believe, be given consideration at Washington.
 The important matter is the se' lection of good men for the first leg islature. Don't overlook the fact that there will be more work for them to do than the drawing of their salaries and the blowing of them in." If the legislature is limited in it's powers, still 1t has the right to initiate and recommend constructive legislation for the Congress to act upon. In this respect alone 1t may be a power for good 1T US memOer' ship be made up of honest and capa ble men.
 The important matter, 1t seems to us. for the people of the different ju dicial divisions. to select the best men. those who will best represent the people as a whole, no matter what their previous political condi tion-or servitude Their political affiliations in national politics are not Q mater of moment
 There are candidates enough in all the divisions from which good selec tIons can be made. In most eases at any rate. their virtues and btheil faults are known. It is for the peo pie themselves to determine what sort of history the first territorial leg islature will make.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-11-02
THE BALKAN WAR.

The war cloud in the Balkans, which has been gathering force for many years, seems to be emptying yials of wrath upon the hereditary enemy of the Balkan states, and Greece is gallantly aiding in the fight against the "unspeakable Turk" The traveller in Europe and Asia soon be- comes acquainted with Turkish mis- rule, butchery or tyranny, wherever the crescent flag floats. The blight Of the Turk" 1t Is called in the fair and sunny lands dominated by Tur- key. The hatred of the Balkan peo- ple for the Turks is rock.ribbed and ancient, It ie as deep-seated today as 1t was centuries ago, It is some thing which the hand of time has not effaced, nor will 1t be obliterated so long as Turkey exists as nation of Europe. Greece shares the hatred of the Turks. and these combined peo' ples are making a heroic fight against their blood.sceptered foe.
 How long the war may last is prob lematical-possibly until the Turks shall have been defeated; probably only so long as the leading powers shall permit 1t to continue. Turkey has been the "slck man of Europe" for many years; his physicians have been the great powers, but Turkeys disease is chronic because 1t is an anomaly and an anachronism in the affairs of Europe.
 Some day the map of Europe will undergo a change and Turkey-in-Eu- rope will be no more. How soon is question which the future must de- eide.
 The Balkan war is of more than usual importance to the people of the United States, inasmuch as there is scarcely a town in America which has not a quota of people from the Bal lians or from Greece. The deVouoh which they are showing for the ia therland is marked. Thousands have returned to engage in the struggle; others are contributing money to aid the fight. Their governments have told them that their personal ser vices will not be needed, but still they go. The spirit that held the pass at Thermoplyae and other his torical battlefelds survives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-11-02
JUNEAU FERRY 6 NAVIGA- TON COMPANY
 TIME CARD

Leaves Juneau for Douglas and Treadwell-"S:O0 a. m., 500 a. m. '"11:OO a. m., 100 p. m., 800 p. m., ""4:3O p. m., 6:3O p. m., 500 D. m., 9:OO D. m., 11:00 D. m.
 leaves Treadwell for Douglas and Juneau-S:25 a. m., 9:25 a. m., ''12:OO noon, 1:40 D. m., 3:25 D. m., ""4:55 p. m., 6:55 D. m, S:25 D. m., 9:25 D. m., 1925 p. m.
 Leaves Douglas for Juneau S:3O a. m., 9:30 a. m. "12:05 D. m., 1:45 p. m., 3:S0 D. m.. "'4:45 D. m., 7:05 D. m., S:30 D. ni., 9:SO D. m., 11:00 D. m.
 'On Sundays this trip is omit ted.
 ''This trip to Sheep Creek daily except 4:3O D. m. trip on Saturday, which is omitted and trips leaWng Juneau at 6:30 D. m. and 11:0O are made instead, and Sheep Creek trips at 11:0O a. m., 6:30 D. m., and 11:00 D. m.