Tillamook headlight., November 02, 1899, Image 2

THE TILLAMOOK HEADLIGHT, November 2, 1899.
QUALIFIED FOR HIS BUSINESS
Most late for the wedding,” he shouted.
The DIRECT ROUTE to TILLAMOOK.
“Wedding,” repeated Mr. Melville;
Advice of a Young Lawyer Saved
Carrying U.S. Mail.
“C hkistophek M elville .’’ then seeing Mr. Smith-Jones was in full
The hero came. The wondering crowd
Hia Client from a Damage Suit.
This note the maid promised to deliver dress, a smile broke over hiscountenance.
drew near.
‘40h, you sly dog,’’ he said. “And so
And with their plaudits shook the hem­ to Miss Abigail, but, alas, it slipped
“ He’s a natural-born lawyer,” one
d iwn through her dress lining and was you are to be married and want me to said, talking to a group of professional
isphere.
assist?
’
’
Mr.
Smith-Jones
stared.
The red fire burned ; the music loudly lost and forgotten, so that Miss Abigail
hat a joker you are, Melville—but men in Milwaukee, and then he told the
never received it.
played,
BARKER & McNAMER. Pros
story, reported by the Milwaukee Senti-
That night Mr. Melville waited until come rfiirry upor you will not be ready j nd of how the mails that morning had
And cavaliers rode forth upon parade.
in
time.
”
made glad a young lawyer who has not
And from the towns and farmlandsswitt dinner was over, and then, retiring to
the dining room, found Miss Abigail “I was never at a wedding,’’ said Mel­ been engaged in active practice very long,
there came
ville, “and do not know just what you
alone.
Walking
over
to
the
window
Stage leaves Tillamook daily except Sunday.
Great^multitudes to swell the vast ac­
want me to do.”
, 1 though admitted to the bar a number
where she sat he said :
____ ago.
o . When he opened the mail
claim,
“
Never
mind,
’
’
replied
Smith-Jones.
;
of
years
“Mi>s .Manning, I am glad to find you
fluttered out a check that had the Stage leaves N- Yamhill daily exeept iDonday.
And one and all in that exultant band
“You put yourself entirely in my hands. there
- --------------
Step|>ed up and tried to shake the hero's alone, as I want to talk with you. As I will tell you what to d<>. Do you un- figures |250 in one corner and the name
you know, I always have the imerests of
Tickets must be secured the day previous from the Agents at
hand.
those dear to me at heart. Of course you derstand ?” he shouted. “You are to do of a man at the business end that made
North Y’amhill and Tillamook.
just
what
I
show
you;
I
will
see
that
‘
he
bit
of
paper
as
good
as
though
it
And still to show his patriotic love.
received my note?’’ he asked. “Oh, dear,
vou get through all right."
the certification of the cashier ot
He strove, too proud so wear a boxing w here are my trumpets ?”
At last Mr. Melville was readv, and the First National bank It was t.ie
glove.
“I have received no note,’’ said Miss
He welcomed all, nor gave of pain a hint, Manning, but Mr. Melvin was mean­ they decended to the dining room, story of how one breach of promise case
But swathed his fist in arnica and lint.
while looking all over the room for a where Mrs. Jenkins and Miss Abigail came to lie settled out of court. The L H BROWN, P residetk .
D irectors :
were waiting. As five could not ride in nian whose name was at t e lottom o W. H. COOPER, S ec . & T res .
L. H. BROWN, H. G. DAVIS, O. W. TEFFT.
Write it with chisel onenduring stone ! trumpet.
one
carriage,
it
was
thought
best
for
the
check
was
the
one
who
would
have
“There is one,” said Miss Abigail,com­
Write it where names of men revered are
ing to the rescue, “on the plate warmer.’’ Mrs. Jenkins and the bride and Mr. Pot-!'*e«* the détendant but for the young
shown !
‘Oh, thank you,’’ said Mr. Melville. ter, who now made his appearance, to lawyer’s advice, and this is t it ston as
Write it. that all may read who pass the
<>
“Please be seated,’’ drawing up a chair, go in one carriage, the bridegroom and *t was told :
spot,
Manufacturer« of
Mr.
Smith-Jones
followed
in
another.
The
man
in
trouble
had
gone
to
the
“
and
I
w
ill
explain
all
my
plans.
It
is
so
“His hand was swollen, but his head was
unfortunate that the house has no pri­ After they got started Mr. Melville dis- ' young lawyer because he had known
not."
______________
covered that he had left his trumpet.
him for some time and told his troubles ;
vate sitting room.’’
"Do I need a horn ?” he ask.
1 he had been indiscreet ; he thought he
“
Yes,
indeed,
”
replied
she,
“
it
is
awk
­
WHAT JOACHIM, THE
“A what ?” replied Smith-Jones; then loved her, but he found out several weeks
ward at times.”
TIULiAMOOK, OR
mistaken; ; no, he
CAT, DID.
“I will repeat what I said, that what­ thinking he meant a whisky horn, he too late that he was mistaken
ever I love I have the greatest possible said, “No, I don’t think you need an­ didn't want to marry her, but she per­
His Influence in Securing an Un- interest in.’’ Miss Abigail blushed.
sisted and he couldn't stand the igno. Fine Dressed
other.”
Flooring and Finishing
"My horn, my trumpet, I mean," said i miny of a threatened breach of promise
suspecting Husband for a De-
“And now I know,” continued Mr.
Lumber a Specialty.
| suit ; besides, he had written some ex-
Melville, “that it is asking a great deal Melville.
signing Old Maid.
"No," said Smith-Jones, “you do not ceedingly foolish letters. Her family
of you to devote vour time to an animal.’’
Christopher Melville was deaf; yes,
“Oh no, oh no 1“ said Miss Abigail, de­ need one; you only do just what I show | was very respectable and all that, and i Local Orders Promptly pilled. Well Stocked
really there wasn't any objection only he
very deaf. He could not hear a word preciating his calling himself an animal. j ou.”
Lumber Yard near Court House
At the church door all alighted, where didn't like the girl. Her family stood
without his ear trumpets, of which he “You must not sav such things,”
had a good many, long on**« and short
“Then you will accept,’’ said Mr. Mel­ a small group were waiting for the wed­ high in church circles, were very religious
and she was a model girl.
ones, and he was alwayp leaving'them ville, radiantly beaming on her, for now ding party
Mr. Melville seemed dazed and did not Then it was that the young lawyer’s
around, to the great annoyance of the he said to himself Joachim’s comfort is
know what to do until his mentor step­ natural-born genius asserted itself.
lodgers. If any one sat down on a chair, assured.
like as not they sat on one; or one would ' “Yes,” said Miss Abigail, in as low a ped up and put “Miss Abigail s arm in his.
“Let vour beard grow for a week or
be found on the dining table.
I tone as she could well make him bear, for Mr. Smith-Jones went on ahead as a ten days, 'said he. “Then put on some
He was a rather short, stout man, she had heard something in the hall. "I sort of usher, and Mrs. Jehkins on the old clothes and muss them up. Go out
with very little hair on his head and no accept, Mr. Melville, but 1 am afraid 1 arm of Mr. Potter, followed.
and take a number of drinks. Eat a lot
J. P. ALLEN,
whiskers or mustache. He was very am not worthy the trust you have in
The church was so darkcominginfrom of onions and limburger cheese and then
Proprietor.
pleasant-, and whenhesmiled he smiled all me.”
the sunlight, that Mr. Melville could not go up to the house. Don't wait for her
over his face, so that he seemed to beam
"Oh, yes," replied Mr. Melville, “I will at first see anythihg. He thought to to open the door, but rush in, or, better
on one.
I trust you. I would trust you with any­ himself it must be natural for the best still, tumble in. Throw your arms First clans accommodation
He had a large maltese cat named thing—Miss Abigail—with myself even,” man to take in the bride.
at second class rate.
around her and tell her she’s the only
Joachim that he thought the world of. he added, little knowing how his words At the altar, the minister, and old and girl you ever loved and insist on getting
And often when he came home at night were applied.
deaf mail, was already waiting. He married without a moment's delay and BEST MEALS IN THE
“The twenty-eighth,” said Mr. Mel­ was in a great hurry to get through so then let me know the result.”
he brought some little tidbit for Joachim,
CITY.
rushing up to his loom at once to see ville, settling back in his chair and look­ as to take a train for the country, and
The
result
was
the
$250
check
and
the
ing
at
Miss
Abigail.
his pet. Of course, in a lodging house
Tillamook, Ore
began the services before the wedding letter.
he was obliged to keep the cat in his
"Oh, dear,” she said, "so soon as that?
party knew what they were about.
"Dear
----
,
”
it
read.
“
I
am
sorry
to
Headquarters for Forest Grove Stage Line.
own room, where during the day it Well, I will try and be ready.”
Poor Melvilie did not notice .any thing inform you that the wedding has been
“And Joachim must not know that I
would lie in the sun on the broad
until Smith-Jones was poking at his
windowsill, and at night it slept with am going away. It would break his elbow, and finally put Melville's hand indefinitely postponed. After that little
talk of yours I fixed up and carried out
heart You can bring him down stairs
him.
into Mr. Abigail's, and Smith-Jones, who your instructions to the letter and a bit
Now, no one had ever paid Mr. Mel- after I leave him in the morning."
Rates, $1 Per Day.
had the ring was also obliged to put further. In place of a drink or two I am Centrally Loeated
"Yes,” said Miss Abigail, "I will see to
ville any attention until Miss Abigail
that on the bride's finger. Then they afraid I got gloriously drunk. I managed
Manning came up from Somerset to the cat,” but she looked surprised, Why
were all hustled into the vestry to sign to tumble over a chair as I entered.thc
should Mr. Melville mention the cat at
ajjend the winter in London.
the register, where the old clergyman room. She said I was a drunken brute
such
a
time
?
Miss Abigail Manning was a spinster
was nlreadv out of his surplice and the when I tried to hug her and then she
"And now," said Mr. Melville. “I want
of that uncertain age not mentioned by
M. H. LARSEN, Proprietor.
door at the same time.
said she was glad she had found me out
the fair sex. She was short, with dark to leave all arrangements in vour care."
As
they
turned
to
leave
Smith-Jones
before
it
was
;
too
late.
I
don't
remem
TILLAMOOK,
hair and gray ryes. She had a little pro­ Miss Abigail felt that shewas perfectly
OREGON.
perty; enough to live on comfortably, capable of attending to everything, but exclaimed: “If the man hasn't signed her very much more, excepting that I
went
down
the
front
steps
a
great
deal
but she had always been looking for a it did not seem exactly the proper thing as witness! Where is he ?” for the bride­
Stage and Express Office. The Best Hotel in the city. No Chinese Employed
faster than I went up. 1 have had all
man, and not tinding one in Somerset for her to do. "Do you mean that I shall groom had disappeared.
He was out in the church examining my letters and presents returned to me.
shire had come up to the capital, deter­ attend to everything ?” she shouted
some of the ancient tablets, while the Inclosed find a little remembrance, to be
mined to take the first eligible one that through the trumpet.
was presented.
"Yes,” he replied. “I leave all in your blushing bride was waiting in a corner followed up when I see you on my re­
The truth was,she had not dreamed at hands, as I explained toyon in my note.” of the vestry. Mrs. Jenkins and Mr. turn.”
"Very well,” said Miss Abigail, “I will Potter were looking amazed, while the
first of catching Mr. Melville, but seeing
Now Running Under New Management.
Prattle of the Youngsters.
perspiration was beginning to run down
do
the best 1 can.”
that the poor man was left absolutely
Smith-Jones'
face
EMMETT
QUICK»
Proprietor.
"And you are sure, dear Miss Abigail,
alone, she overcame a dislike to the
“Papa,” said I'ttle Harry, "when two
“It is tny fault,” he said. “I told him people marry are the. made one ?"
queer-shaped trumpets and talked to him that you will not regret it ? It will be
First Class Herdquarters for Traveling Men. RATES from $1 to |2 per day.
1 would show him what he must do,”
very inconvenient for you.”
half an hour at a time.
"Yes, my son,” was the reply.
FREE BATHS FOR OUR BOARDERS.
and
grasping
Melville's
arm,
he
hurried
Mr. Melville was delighted. Here was
Miss Abigail blushed, but replied : "Oh,
"Which one, papa ?” asked Harry.
TILLAMOOK
OREGON-
someone that he could talk to. Ami, not not at all.” She was afraid that there him back to the vestrv, where again he
Little 4-vear-old Mabie was running
hearing half that was said, he thought might lie some one in the hall listening, was attached to his bride. In some way
Miss Abigail Manning agreed with him so she rose (o terminate the interview, they all got into the street, when pres­ down hill, holding her dress tightly.
ently Mr. Melville found himself alone in
in everything.
and just then some one came in.
“Be careful,” called her mother,
“I)o you like cats?’’ was one of the
Mr. Melville was very busy for the next a carriage with Miss Abigail. Then he you will fall.”
"Oh. no. I won t,” replied Mabie,
first questions he asked her. and he un­ two week s, and ifM iss Abigail herself had began to be alarmed and turned first
derstood her to sav that she liked them, had not been so busy with making all white and then red. The bride was “cause I'm holding tight to myself,”
when what she did say was that she the arrangements for the wedding she frightened.
“What is the matter, my dear Chris, The two boys came running to the
could not endure them.
might have thought that he wasn't a
topher ?" she said, for now that they house in the wildest excitement.
“You can have Joachim, then,” said very ardent lover.
Mr. Melville, “whenever you please,
When Miss Abigail had occasion toask were married she considered it proper to "Mamma," said John, "the dog'sdown
under the back porch with six of the
down in your room.’’
questions in regard to the ceremony, address him by his Christain name.
Now. it was about this time that Miss which was only once or twice, she had
Mr. Melvelle gasped.' She had called nicest little pups you ever saw! Two of
Abigail, having questioned Mrs. Jenkins to wait until everyone was out of the him Christopher! What had happened ? em are bulldogs, two are pugs and the
the landlady, and found that Mr. Mel­ dining room to get a chance to speak tol Was he mad ? Had he lost his reason ? other two have got black and white
ville ha<l quite a little property, decided him. He had expressly stated that she
“Iam afraid madam," he said, “that specks all over 'em, and I don’t know
what they are !”
with herself that said Mr Melville was win to attend to everything. It was to some dreadful mistake has happened ’
"Huh 1" exclaimed Ben, with supreme
the very man she had lieen looking for. lie n quiet wedding with only Mrs Jen.! I "Dreadful mistake?"
she replied,
It was also about this time that Mr kins and Mr. Smith-Jones and Potter j "What do you mean, sir ’ You are mar­ contempt for the other's ignorance.
Melville found that in a couple of weeks present, and Mrs. Jenkins was to have ried," she shouted above the roar of the "There kittens!”
business would necessitate his going to a lunch for them afterwards
street and noise of the carriage.
Once upon a time relates the Detroit
Paris for sometime.
She had ask him if 3 o'clock in the ' "Married ?” he said. "Impossible !”
What should he do with Joachim? Mrs. afternoon Would answer, and if it should I "Why, Mr. Melville, you proposed and Journal, there was a boy who had im
WILL RUN THE
plait conadence in his Father. The Boy
Jenkins hail refused once before to take occur at St. James, Picaililly. He had re. I accepted.”
Steamer
W.
H. HARRISON
believed
everything
his
father
told
him.
care of him, so he could not ask her. All pea ted the word—James. Picadilly, and
“When did 1 propose, madam ?”
In the cou-se of human events the
at once a brilliant idea occurred to him. said ves, wondering why Miss Abigail
or
R.
P ELMORE.
"Why, two weeks ago in the dining
Father had occasion to beat the Bov
He would ask Miss Abigail to take care referred to his brother's business in Pica­ room at Mrs. Jenkins'."
ke trips eiery fiv» days, the weather permitting, between Asloris *nd
with a barrel stare.
of the cat. She had said that she was so dilly.
lillamook City, carrying freight and passengers.
Mr. Melville happened to think of the
fond of cats. He would ask her that
In due course ot time the 2Sth arrived, note he had written: could that have “It hurts me more than it hurts you'
protested the Father.
very day and have it off his mind.
Miss Abigail's wedding day. After Mr. anything to do with the matter?
ELMORE, SANBORN & CO., ASTORIA ; or COHN <t CO.,
And the Bov lielieved his Father, and.
But it hap|ieued Miss Abigail did not Melville had departed for the city Joac­ “You received my note?" he asked.
TILLAMOOK, AGENTS.
therefore,
far
from
suffering
any
discom'
come home to dinner that night, and in him and nil his belongings were, accord­ Miss Abigail said no, and shook her
the morning did not come down until ing to instructions, carried down to Miss head very decidedly. Mr. Melville sank fort he enjoyed the beating ven much.
This fable teaches that boys should al.
after he left, so Mr. Melville decided to Manning's room
back into the carriage. It all came to
write a note and leave it with the maid
Now. it happened that on reaching the him at once how Miss Abigail had mis­ wavs have confidence in their fathers.
when he went out. He wrote and care- city Mr Melville found that there was understood him and he not hearing her
"Now." said an English schoolmaster
fully directed the following ;
not much for him to do the last day, so replies, she had thought he proposed.
as he displayed a bright five shilling
“Dear Miss Manning.
he returned early to the house, deter­ And now they were married. What a
“lam going to ask a great favor of mined to have n nice rest until it was ' dreadful situation ? What should he do, 1 piece between the tips of his finger and
thumb, "the first boy or girl that puts a
of you. You know I love Joachim, and time for the night train to Ifoxer.
and here they were back at the house, riddle to me which I cannot answer will
as you are fond of cats I urn going to
It being a warm day, and he having anil Joachim, the unwitting author of
ask you to take care of him for a few had a hearty lunch, it happened that all the trouble, was sitting on the top receive this as a gift. Any more?” he
days I shall l»e obliged to go to Paris when Mr Smith-Jones, dressed and ready step, having escaped from Miss Abigail's asked as soon as silence was restored
and no one had claimed the coin. "Yes
on business the'¿Nth of the month, and for the momentous occasion, knocked at room.
shall l»e gone tour or five weeks. I would the door at 2 o’clock, and no amount of Smith-Jones and Potter were aston. sir." sang out a little fellow at the fur
not ask you to keep him the whole time, knocking and pounding having the least ished to see Melville jump ont of the car­ ther end of tfig school. "Why am 1 like
the prince of Wales ?’*
but mv I»n>ther James is coming to town effect, had opened the door, had found riage and. leaving his bride, rush up the
"The prince ofWale.?"„i<itbem«,..er,
about tl e first of next month to attend the bridegroom-elect fast asleep in a chair steps swearing audibly at his pet and
thoughtfudy. "The prince of Wales’"
to some brsiness in I'icadillv, ami he will with his feet in am ther and a handker. I kicking the poor cat down the steps.
”«tdW<?mm,{datffin? »"a ’owest rate* Fruit delivered in good or*r
he repeated to himself. "Really. Johnny
then take Joachim home with him, if chief over his head to keep off the flies.
Of course there was a scene and the I see no resemblance in you; I H gire ft
Every attention Dairl t
an<^ *-*’eapest Route to or from Tillamook.
you will kindly arc to all arrangements
"Scandalous!” said Smith-Jcnes to bride retired, to be comforted by Mrs. up.”
WILL SA1I FRnxrW<?v’andc<”'ve’1'inc”ofPas8CT1Ker- First-class table *<
in regard to his departure. The basket himself, who imagined that Mr. Melville Jenkins. Mr. Melville did not go to Paris
FROM
SAN
FRANCISCO ABOITAPRIL 13th AND
"Because "said the lad joyfullv, “I'm!
he travels in and the pillow and the hot- had lieen partaking of something strong, that night, but it finally ended in their
waiting
tor
the
crown.
”
For
further
P-riieu.ar.
appl
^
o
10 DAVS A™'
tie tor milk arc all in my cloaet. If you er than cold tea. “Wake up Melville, do both going a few days later, while poor ’
A
mere
of
money
called
a
crown
in
1
kiudly consent to do this for me 1 tut know what time it is ? Yon will be Joachi* was never seen afterward.
England is worth five shillings.
I shall be most greatly obliged.
A TRIBUTE.
respectfully yours.
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