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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-06-15
DOODLE IS RETURNED
TO Mr.. M'K|NLEY
BY NEGRO
"ExPENSE FUND" is SPURNED
HY coLORED DELEGATE
FROM MISSISSIPPI.

Chicago, June 1.-THE following Is a
copy of a letter sent by Banks, colored
Taft delegate from Mississippi, to Rep
resentatiye William Mckinley, manager
OF the Taft campaigns:
I'm keeping with my suggestion of
yesterday | am returning to you here
with the money placed in my hands at
your suggestion, to defray travelling ex-
penses OF some OF the delegates from
Mississippi.
1T Is apparent that someone con-
nected with your campaign has been
continually trying to discredit me be-
fore the country and with my people
for some time.
when was in Washington a few
weeks ago. looking after the new fed
eral court bill for Mississippi. and
called at your headquarters. your as
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GOLDEN STATE MEN
ARE DETERMINED
TO FIGHT
CALIFORNIA DELEGATION WILL
CARRY ON THE BATTLE TO
THE BITTER END.

Kansas CITY, June 1--we are go
ing 10 Chicago to fight for tne seating
of the California delegates unseated by
the national committee aud as long az
there IL anything In Chicago to fight
for we will keep II up"
This was the decision tonight of the
Roosevelt delegates from California
who passed through Kansas city en-
route to Chicago. where they viii ar
rive tomorrow morning.
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No Compromise.

Washington June l4-President Taft sent the follow
ing telegram tonight to c. d. Hlles his secretary who
directing the presidents personal interests in Chicago
blty OF compromise candidate is wholly unounded |
you are authorized officially to deny the report With
confidence abide the judgment of the convention ''
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pearl gray i'll hue. Another dis
tinctive feature of his garb was
Il large blue necktic with wide dag
onal stripes, which left little 10 be
seen of the familiar rundown collar
The colonel, accompanied by Mrs
Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.,
who went to the station to see his
father off, left the colonels office to
enter a taxieab about half an hour be-
fore train time. An army OF photog-
raphers snapped the colonel as lie
emerged from the building. The col
onel gaily waved the new sombrero Ia
the onlookers as the machine drew
away
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. surrounded
by Would-be intervieWers after the
train pulled out. said. mo, my father
didn't have anything to say"
After the colonel had given out his
statement, efforts to obtain further
information from him were unayaling.
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returning to Mr.. Mckinley sum OF
.fnoney alluded to IN the letter as "a
few hundred dollars aud referred to
as having been advanced to him by
the Tart people for Expenses for
some of the delegates from Mlssis-
sippi."
The Taft bureau at once took note
OF the letter and its obvious implica-
tions.
Such talk as there was tonight
continued on Page Sikh
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Measures Advocated.

Among the things which the dele
gates will seek to have Incorporated in
the republican platform Will be a de-
mand that the constitution OF the
United States be amended more easily.
They VIII ask that amendments be
submitted to the direct vote OF the
people instead Of TO the leg slatures.
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Harry s. New Of Indiana Is chair
man OF the sub committee on arrange.
ments OF the republican national COM
m,ttee. New says he wishes to be ab-
so'utely impartial. The Roosevelt
forces have been afraid Of him, how
ever, since he presented Mr.. Taft with
100 complimentary tickets to the con-
vent'on and refused to givs MIR. Rooss.
velt any at all.
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Train DELAYED.

Albany, n. y, June 1i.---A boulder
about two feet in diameter in the path
or the train which Is bearing Colonel
Roosevelt to Chicago brought his jour
ney to an abrupt halt less than an
hour after 1t was begun at $3.50 p. m.
The train was travelling at high speed.
The locomotive struck the boulder,
which was forced under the locomotive
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wouldn't please the dentists
as an exhibit; his teeth are all
good.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

the handle and moved determined.y to
ward the front hall. Grace seized heI
by the arm.
Don't you do It, auntie!" she whis-
pered frantically. Don't you do III
It may be tramp"
II don't care. Whoever or what
ever 1t is, 1t has no business in this
house, and I'll make that plain in a
hurry. Just like as not it's cat got
in when Elkanah was here this fore
noon. Don't be scared, Grace. Come
right along"
The girl came along. but not with
enthusiasm. They tiptoed through the
dark, narrow hall and peered into the
parlor. This apartment was dim and
still and gloomy, as all proper parlors
should be, but there was no sign Of
life.
Mrs. Coffin was glancing back down
the hall with strange expression on
her face. Her grip upon the broom
handle tightened.
What is it?" pleaded the girl in an
agonized whisper.
Grace" was the low reply, 1--WE
Just remembered somethin'. That
study door isn't stuck from the damp
because-well, because remember
now that 1t was open this mornin,."
Before her companion could fully
grasp the import Of this paralyzing
fact, Keziah strobe down the hall and
seized the knob of the study door
whoever you are in there" she
commanded sternly, open this door
and come out this minute. Do you
hear? I'm orderin' you to come out"
There was an instant of silence;
then voice from within made answer,
mans voice, and its tone indicated
Embarrassment.
Madam" 1t said, II AMI will
be out in another minute. If you will
just be patient"
Come out then!" snapped Keziah.
Come out! Patience! OF all the
cheek! Why don't you come out
now?"
"Well, to be frank. since you insist"
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

spiders had better put on their ascen.
sion robes. The end Of the worlds
comm for them. even though It missed
fire for the Millerites when they had
their doin's few years ago. You
can stay here and wait, II 'twon't be
too lonesome. Well have supper when
l get back"
She threw a shawl over her shoul-
ders. draped white knitted cloud"
over her head. and took from a nail
key. attached by n strong cord to
block Of wood eight inches long.
"Elkanah left the key with me-" she
observed. mo danger OF losin' Il. Is
there. Might as well lose lumber
yard"
They left the house and came out
into the wet mist. Then. turning to
the right, in the direction which Tru.
met. with unconscious irony, calls
downtown" they climbed the long
slope whore the main road mounts the
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

snapped the voice. I'm not fully
dressed
This was staggerer. For once Ke-
ziah did not have reply ready She
looked at Grace and the latter at her.
Then. without words. they retreated to
the sitting room.
Il hope you won't be alarmed" con-
tinued the voice, broken by painting
pauses. as If the speaker was strug
Cling into a garment. Il know this
must seem strange. You see, | came
on the coach as far as Bayport and
then We lost a wheel in a rut. There
was a--oh. dear! where is that-this
is supremely idiotic!-I was saying
there happened to be a man coming
this way with buggy and he offered
to help me along. He was on his way
to. Wellmouth. So left my trunk to
come later and took my valise 1t
rained on the way and l was wet
through. stopped at Captain Daniels
house and the girl said he had gone
with his daughter to the next town.
but that they were to stop here at the
parsonage on their way. >So-there!
that's right, at last!-so came, hop
Ing to find them. The door was open
and ! came in. The captain and his
daughter were not here, but, as I was
pretty wet, thoughht I would seize
the opportunity to change my clothes.
| had some dry-er-things in my va
lise and I-well. then you came. you
see, and-1 assure you I-well. 1t was
the most embarrassing-I'm coming
now"
The door opened. The two in the
sitting room huddled close together,
Keziah holding the broom like a bat
tle-ax. ready for whatsoever might de-
velop. From the dimness of the tight
ly shuttered study stepped the owner
of the voice. a stranger. a young man.
his hair rumpled, his tie disarranged,
and the buttons of his waistcoat filling
the wrong buttonholes. Despite this
evidence of the hasty toilet in semi
darkness, he was not unprepossessing
incidentally, he was blushing furiously.
81 didn't speak," he said, because
you took me by surprise and | wasn't,
as ! explained-er-prese Be-
sides. was afraid of frightening you.
assure you | hurried as fast as
could. quietly. and when you began Co
talk"-his expression changed and
there was twitch at the corner OF
his mouth-"1 tried to hurry still fast.
er, hoping you might not hear me and
could make my appearance-or my
escape-sooner. AS for entering the
house-well. | considered 1t. In way,
my house; at least, l knew should
live In It for time. and"
Live in it?' repeated Keziah Live
in It? Why! mercy on US! you don't
mean Osay you're"
She stopped to look at Grace. That
young lady was looking at her with an
expression which. us It expressed SO
very much. is beyond ordinary powers
of description.
my name is Ellery," said the
stranger. Il am the minister-the new
minister Of the Regular society"
Then even Keziah blushed.
CTO BE CONTINUEDJ
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
CHAPTER N.

In Which kezlah Unearths Q ProwIer.
The fog was cruel to the gossips of
Trumet that day. Mrs. Didama Rog-
ers. who lived all alone. except for
the society OF three cats, a canary.
and white poodle named Bunch" )"
In the little house next to Captain Ell.
kanah's establishment. never entirely
recovered from the chagrin and dis
appointment caused by that provoking
mist
The fog prevented Mrs. Rogers not
Ing the entrance Of Mr.. Pepper at the
Coffin front gate. Also his exit. under
sisterly arrest. It shut from her view
the majestic approach OF Captain FL
kanah Daniels and Grace's fight. her
face dimpled with smiles and breaking
into laughter at frequent intervals.
For young lady, supposed to be a de-
vout Come-Outer. to hurry along the
main road. handkerchief at her
mouth and her eyes sparkling with
iun, was circumstance, calculated to
furnish material for enjoyable scandal.
And Didama missed II.
Other happenings she missed, also.
Not knowing of Captain Daniels call
apon Kezlah. she was deprived OF the
pleasure OF wonder at the length OF
his stay. She did not see him, in COM
pany with Mrs. Coffin. go down the
road in the opposite direction from
hat taken by Grace. Nor their return
and parting at the gate. two hours
later. II was three o'clock in the after
noon before visitor came again to
The Coffin front gate. entered the yard
and raped at the side door.
Keziah opened the door
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

ldiloh' BIG cACldimeu. DICK,
are you? begun to think you'd been
scared away for good"
Grace laughed as she entered
well, auntie," she said, Il don't
wonder you thought l was scared.
Truly. didn't think It was proper for
me to stay. First Ryan and then
Cap'n Elkanah, and both Of them ex-
pressing their wishes to see you alone
so-er-pointedly thought 1t was
time for me to go. Surely, you give
me credit for little delicacy"
"Grace Van Horne! there's born
fools enough in this town without your
tryin' to be one. Grace, amt goin'
to leave Trumet. not for the present,
anyhow. I've got way Of earnin' my
livin' right here. I'm goin' to keep
house for the new minister"
The girl turned, her hat in her hand.
"Oh!" she cried in utter astonish-
ment.
Keziah nodded. YES" she affirmed
THAT was what Elkanah's proposal
amounted to. Ha, ha! Deary me!
When he said proposal own up for
minute didn't know what was COM
in. After Ryan ! was prepared for
most anything. But he told me that
Lurany Phelps, who the parish com
mittee had counted on to keep house
for Mr.. Ellery. had sent word her SIS
ter was sick and couldn't be left, and
that somebody must be hired right on
cause the minister's expected by day
after tomorrow's coach. And the capn
WAS made a do1o0 70 To
me about 1t. Come he did, and We set
tied 1t. went down to the parson-
age with him before dinner and looked
the place over. There's an awful lot
OF sweepin' and dustin to be done
afore It's fit for a body to live in"
Grace extended her hand.
well, Aunt Keziah," she said, I'm
ever and ever SO glad for you. know
you didn't want to leave Trumet and
I'm sure everyone will be delighted
when they learn that you're going to
stay"
"Humph! that includes Laviny Pep
per. OF course. l cal'late Laviny's de.
light won't keep her up nights But I
guess / can stand 1t II she can. Now,
Grace. what is 1t? You amt real
pleased? Why not?"
The girl hesitated.
"Auntie," she said, I'm selfish. I
guess. I'm glad for your sake; you
mustn't think I'm not But almost
wish you were going to do something
else. You are going to live in the
Regular parsonage and keep house for.
OF all parsons, a Regular minister.
Why. SO far as my seeing you is con-
cerned. you might as well be In China.
You know Uncle Eben."
Yes" she said. II know him. EbNn
Hammond thinks that parsonage is
the presence chamber of the Evil One.
l presume likely. But, Grace. you
mustn't blame me. and II you don't
call I'll know why and shan't blame
you. Well see each other once in a
while; I'll take care of that"
The packing took about an
hour. When It was finished, the car
pet rolled up. and the last piece Of
linen placed In the old trunk, Keziah
turned to her guest
Nov. Gracie." she said, 'I feel a.
though l ought to go to the parsonage.
l can't do much more'n look at the
cobwebs tonight. but tomorrow those
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CHAPTER ,-continued.


There was a sound of scrambling.
More SCOT floated in the air. Then
around the corner Of the high-boy ap-
peared Mr.. Pepper, crawling on his
hands and knees. His hair was
streaked with black; his shirt front
and collar and shirt sleeves were spot
ted and smeared with black; and from
his blackened cheeks his red whiskers
famed like the last glowing embers in
. flre-scarred ruin.
II was Just tryin' to help Keziah
take down her stovepipe," he ex-
planned. You see. she didn't have no
man to"
"Yes. see. Well, Judge you got it
down. Now you go out to the sink
and wash your face. Heavens and
sarthl Look at them clothes!"
"I do hope you didn't hurt yourself.
Abishai," said the sympathetic Keziah.
Then, as remembrance Of what had
led to the upset came to her. she add
ed: Though l will say twas your
own fault and nobody else's."
Lavinia whirled on her.
Dear me! Amt we innocent!
We've got plenty Of money. we have.
Widowers with property amt no at
traction to us. Everybody knows that
oh, yes! And they never talk Of
such a thing-oh. no! Folks don't say
that-that- Well" with a snarl in
the direction of the kitchen. ARE you
anywheres nigh clean yet? Get your
coat and hat on and come home with
me-"
She jerked her brother into the blue
coat, jammed the tall hat down upon
his head, and. selling him by the arm.
stalked to the door.
Good day, marm," she said. 4 do
hope the next widower you get to take
down your stovepjpe-yes. indeed!
ha! hall hope you'll have better luck
with him. Though I don't know who
'twould be; there amt NO more idiots
in town that know Of Good day, and
thank you kindly for your attentions
to cur family"
Keziah turned from the door she
had closed behind her. visitor.
Well" she calculated. "Well!"
Steps. measured. dignified steps,
sounded on the walk. From without
came ''Hum-ha!" portentous COM
bination Of cough and grunt Grace
lodged back from the window and
hastily began donning her hat and
Jacket
'It's Cap'n Elkanah." she whispered
81 must go. This seems to be your
busy morning. Aunt Keziah. I'-here
she choked again-"really. didn't
know you were 80 popular"
Keziah opened the door. Captain
Elkanah Daniels. prosperous. pompous
and unbending. crossed the threshold.
Richest man in the village, retired
shipowner. pillar Of the Regular church
and leading member Of its parish com.
mittee, Captain Elkanah looked the
part. He removed his hat. cleared his
throat behind his black stock, and
spoke with impressive deliberation.
"Keziah." he said. "Kezia.,, I came
to see you on a somewhat Important
matter. have a proposal wish to
make you.''
He must have been surprised at the
effect Of his words. Keziah's face was
. picture. a crimson picture Of para.
lived amazement. AS for Miss Van
Horne. that young lady gave vent to
what her friend described afterwards
as "squeal." and bolted out of the
door and into the grateful seclusion Of
the fog.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
On the Witness Stand.

Lets see, what is your name?'
Mrs. Jennie Brown-Gray."
How many times have you beer
married?"
Twice"
ANY children?"
Five"
"All living?"
Yes. but not with me-"
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
A. an Offset.

That girl has been promoted twice
to my once. She has all the luck in
the office"
We'll, notice that she also has.
most OF the work on her shoulders.
30 guess she's entitled to the luck"
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
SYNOPSIS.

Mrs. Keziah Coffin. supposed widow. is
ton, following the death of her brother.
for whom she had kept house. Ryan
Pepper. widower, offers marriage, and Ii
Indignantly refused.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
kMlulN ~
ONE VIEW OF 'VksE TIE BACKBONE

OW soon shall we see the
mountains?" said | to the con-
ductor after our train had
crawled over the Colorado
prairies quite long enough, as
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-05-10
WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS
ENTERTAINS MRS. CHAUSsE

II was with genuine pleasure that
General Logan Woman's Relief corps
on Saturday afternoon. at the close
Of the regular business meeting, en-
tertained Mrs. Mary Chausse, a char
ter member OF this corps, but now Of
George Wright corps. Portland; and
Mrs. Mary f. Allen of Corps No. 10,
Barnsville, Minn.
Mrs. Chausse expressed pleasure
to note the large membership and
the grand work that is, and always
has been done by General Logan
corps Mrs. Allen has been an active
and energetic corps worker for more
than 20 years in her home town, and
spoke Interestingly Of the work in her
state. There is one department re-
union held annually in Minnesota,
There are six department conven-
tions held in as many different places
on the same date, reducing time and
expense TO minimum, making it
possible for all c. A. r. veterans to
attend
At the close of the meeting Com
rades Alverson and Wade were ad-
mitted as executive committee to con-
fer with the w. R. c. relative to the
memorial day exercises. That bust
ness satisfactorily disposed of Mr..
Alverson was asked for a word for
the good of the order" He assured
President Mrs. Goodnow that he had
just lett a poultry meeting, and was
not prepared to entertain a company
of ladies. However. he recited three
short poems. ranging from humor to
pathos, which were thoroughly ap-
preciated and applauded When Mr..
Wade was called on he said he had
brought Mr.. Alyerson along to do
his talking"
Delicious refreshments We're
served Mrs Mary and Lena Hill
dreth and Mrs. Ella and Estella How
ard were hostesses.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-05-10
REPUBLICAN CENTRAL
COMMITTEES AT WORK.

A meeting of the members of the
republican central committee, elect
ed in Josephine county at the recent
primary election. was held in this
city Saturday. and permanent or
ganization was perfected with J. d.
Wurtsbaugh chairman and Wilford
Allen secretary.
Other business transacted was the
election of II. L, Herzinger as mem
ber of the state committee, and the
naming of an executive committee,
composed of Messrs. l.. w. Carson,
r. Thomas and VIM. Litzenberger,
which will act in conjunction with
the officers
The committee has been called to
meet on Saturday May is. at 3
O'Clock, when the plan for an active
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-05-10
GRAND MASTER BALDWIN
VISITS LOCAL \. Il. n \

The visit of Grand Master Baldwin
to Grants Pass lodge No. S4, \. f. 4
A. NJ, Friday night was an occasion
Of much pleasure to the Masonic fra
terity Of this city The meeting was
attended by 20 to so members of the
local lodge and visitors, a number Of
them from various parts of the Unit
ed States.
The early part of the evening was
devoted to Royal Arch work and Of
fetal visit of Frank Miller, represen-
tative of the Grand High Priest, and
later the third degree work was put
on by officers of the Blue Lodge
The visitors highly complimented
the excellent work of the local Of
ficers After the business a banquet
was served in the dining hall. \
surprise was in store for the ban
Iqueters when the lights were turned
off and w W. USHER of Medford
gave a stereopticon entertainment of
merit and rendered The Lifeboat
illustrated with views
In the afternoon occurred the off
cial visit of Grand Commander II B.
Thielson of Melito Commandery,
Knights Templar.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-05-10
FRUITDALE.

The eighth grade youngsters are
busy with the state examinations.
Miss Ella Kenyon was visitor at
the Robert Huok home several days
this week.
Mrs. H. c. PERKINS OF Grants Pass
was guest at the Heyer home last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. g. White were
callers in Fruitdale Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Z. Blanchard
spent Sunday at the. Jerry Bywater
home.
\. B. Pratt was injured while
working in the field at Cedarhurst
and has been disabled for over a
week.
Walter Coutant is remodeling his
home at Madrone ranch and will in
stall modern water system.
Mrs, NJ. f. Sturtevant and Mrs.
NJ. G. Sturtevant and daughter,
Thelma, of Grants Pass, and Mrs,
Robert Huck and family spent the
/ day (Tuesday) at the Henry Huck
home.
Several persons from Murphy at
tended grange Saturday afternoon
and in the evening a number Of
young people drove over to attend
the dance. If our Murphy neighbors
enjoyed the evening as much as the
Frubdale people enjoyed having
them visit us, We will be expecting
them again soon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-05-10
Young HOldups-

OunH IOluulS-
A number of lads of this city
seem to be shaping their course so as
to become professional criminals
Tuesday evening Rodney Marshall
left his bicycle standing in front Of
the Rosebud confectionery while he
went inside to buy candy. The wheel
was removed to the front of the Coe
store. and when Rodney went to get
his bicycle three young hoodlums
rushed out of the stairway and two
held him fast while the other one
grabbed the candy Then the young
toughs made their escape.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-05-10
DIR. Woods STAYS

The Rogueriyer Argus says DR.
Day, who was supposed to have taken
over DR.. Woods practice, decided
that the balmy air Of Rogue River
was not to his liking, and after max
ing the acquaintance of a number Of
our townspeople departed for south
ern California. Or. Day may be an
estimable man and a good physician
but the people of Rogue River aye
very glad that they are not to lose
the Woods family"