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Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05
Peter and His Tastes.

There is horse in New York which
has made great many friends, though
his position is a most humble one. He
draws one of the carts of the street
cleaning department. No one seems
to know when or how this gray horse
first learned to eat pie. One thing Is
certain-he has learned how to eat 1t,
and. more than that. how TO catch n
piece In his mouth when 1t is thrown
to him. Not only does he eat pie, but
he eats fruits of all kinds. The business
men hurrying to luncheon or back to
business call him Peter-that is his
name-and throw him some dainty OF
which he is fond. The newsboys are
devoted to Peter, and 1t is quite evil
dent that he is given n liberal share
OF whatever fruit the newsboy buys
In his own treat. But there is one
blemish on this picture OF Peter and
his tastes. Peter has been known to
help himself from the little push-carts
that line the downtown streets at the
noon hour. Safety lies In putting the
fruit beyond Peters reach.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05
Nests In Bannna Bunches.

"All sorts of curious creatures" says
DR.. Morris Gibbs, come to us in
punches of bananas, and l know OF
over twenty species of insects. reptiles
and mammals that have gained free
transportation to our land by slowing
themselves away in punches of this
luscious and popular fruit. 1t is very
common occurrence to find spiders OF
several varieties, all of which are pro-
nounced deadly poison. of course. l
have seen three species OF snakes
which were taken in these well-built
places of concealment, one OF which
was a greenlsh-colored boa, all Of five
feet long, and two little fellows. and
all alive. 1t Is not rare to find active
little lizards which have made the
thick shelter their home, and been
taken over $500 miles into foreign
land never to return to their sunny
home in Central America. Curious
land crabs also migrate by this meth
Cd and, from foreign lands, are pro-
nounced most virulent and are killed
on sight. Then, too, we often find lit
tie mice with very long tails, which
have made themselves comfortable on
the journey, by preparing sou nests IN
the center of the bunch. The great
punches OF fruit hang near the ground.
and the wild creatures seek the space
within and thus escape the hot sun. or
perhaps their enemies. What more
natural than for n mouse to build Its
nest and rear its little brood in this
retreat? Then the time comes for the
shipping of the green fruit. The big
stem Is cut with a huge knife. much
like the Cuban machete. and tho
punches are carried to the coast. where
they are loaded on the steamer FOR
American ports. Thousands and tens
OF thousands OF crabs. reptiles, mice
and endless quantities of spiders and
insects are annually brought into our
boundaries in punches of bananas, and
are distributed throughout all civilized
quarters in the Union. Human ALI
ancc.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05
AN OHIO HERMIT.
Lives Up Tree, and swims Ashore for
His Meals.

AiVcs Op Tree, and Swims Ashore for
His Meals
Delaware county, Ohio, can boast of
hermit, while at the same time in
many ways this man differs from the
usual recluse. His camp is located on
the James Truit farm, near Selma in
large grove of trees on the river
bank. "Old Hickory" or Homestead
his proper name, is about SO years of
age, and he has been living in this
place for the past ten years. He goes
into camp about the last of March and
remains until December. He erected
himself hut, in which he lives, spend
ing the larger portion of his time in
fishing. trapping and hunting.
Near the cottage is a truck garden
from which he secures a part of his
food. In one of the large trees box
house has been constructed, in which
he takes refuge from the high water.
THIS has been used but once, when
Homestead spend week in the place,
swimming to the shore to get his
meals. All the trees are whitewashed
and the old gentleman has stretched
bunting from different parts of the
camp, making a pretty effect. The place
is kept scrupulously clean, and the her
NIT is noted for his hospitality. He is
well known to the glass men of Muncie,
many of whom camp along the river
during the hot months. "Old Hickory
expects to continue this mode of life
until he dies.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05
a Curio. .

Aus. Hollowell of Keokul has II
curio that beats anything he ever had.
1t was found in n sandbar In the Des
Moines river near st. Francisville by
the man from whom Mr.. Hollowell OBJ
tained it. 1t is II head. smaller than
any child's. curiously and perfectly
fashioned by the forces Of nature. 1t
Is of stone-gray. striped with pink
about the size of Il billiard ball. On
one side Is n remarkable face. the cary
ing being the result of parts of the
stone not having calcitied in the river
bed. There are the two eyes. of just
the right size, cavities and the stone of
proper shape. another cavity and mark
ing for the nose and a big mouth stand
ing open so naturally that one looks for
the teeth that are not there.-Mendon
Qll) Dispatch.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05
Tother-LOve.

o. earth is full of lovely things
Which our dear Father. God, has made
OF buds and blooms, and cleaning wings
And bursts of light and depths of shade
o, thick across the purple skies
The wondrous flashing stars are strewr
And bright with cherub-children's eyes
The glowing world is overgrown. -
But never, in the woods at noon,
Or underneath the stars at night.
Or in the low sweet wales of June,
Or on the mountain S upper height
o. never thrilled my blood so much.
And never leaped my heart so wild,
AS when l bowed my head to touch
The sweet lips of my first-born child.
o, in the unspeakable baptism
OF that strange love that DER me stole
How streamed the sacred. solemn chrisH
Thro' all the fbers of my soul!
And every silent yearning hope
Shot outward into sudden speech,
And when 1 view my horoscope
The stars were close within my reach.
Ay! and I know that evermore
1 have held higher talk with Heaven.
In deeper whispers than before
That large new blessedness was given
could not part her precious hair
Nor look upon her sacred eyes.
And not within my full soul swear
IL heiih neT steps III IaTaulSe
L hear her low voice in the hall,
Her liquid laugh among the flowers;
And pulse leaps unto pulse, and all
My life goes seeking her for hours.
And when she rises to my knee
And lightly nestles toward my check
With love that clings so utterly.
1 clasp her, but l can not speak.
o. mid the tumult of the town,
The care. the canker ana the doubt.
And when the flaming sun goes down,
And when the holy stars are out;
In the great stiffness of the night,
And In the front of garish day.
She wraps me like robe of light,
And turns to spirit all my clay
God bless my child, I never knew
Life's vastness until she was born.
God bless my child, and keep her true
Through all her deeper. widening morn
o., reach Thy hand out. through the
years,
And hold her near Thee undefiled;
And give her oil of joy for tears.
And Father, Father! bless my child.
Richard Realf.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05
A DIARoLrcAL WEAPON.
said to Have Its Origin In Japanese
4S- Ingenuity.

Said to Have Its Origin In Japanese
s Ingenuity.
II have handled a good many out
landish weapons" said lJew Orleans
curio dealer, but here is little in
strument that for pure diabolism beats
anything ever saw in my life. l
bought it the other day from Nor
wegian sailor. who tells me it was
given to him by a Jap at Yokohama-a
story that you may take for what 1t is
worth"
AS he spoke he opened show case
and took out what seemed to be an
ordinary Chinese marking brush, of
rather large size. The handle was some
ten inches long and the diameter of
iead pencil. By giving 1t sharp twist
1t separated about a hands breadth
from the end, after the manner of a
sword cane, and attached to the small
er piece was slender rod with a
needle point. The rod was not much
bigger than knitting needle, and with
the handle it had the effect of very
small and delicate stiletto.
Il should think that would break If
1t were used to stab with" remarked
visitor after examining.
Certainly it would" replied the
dealer. "and that is where the fiendish-
ness of the thing comes in. Look close
ly at the glass rod and you will see
tiny groove filed around it about two
inches from the hilt. Suppose that it
was driven into the body of a man, it
would be certain to break at the groove
and would leave at least three inches
OF glass buried in his vitals. The pune
ture would close when the stump was
drawn out, and 1 doubt exceedingly
whether single drop of blood would
follow. In other words, the victim
could receive his death blow without
knowing exactly what had happened
to him. He would feel shock and .
pang, but find no wound, and mean
while the assassin would stick his
brush together and go about his busi
ness. The same idea might be applied
tO stylographic pens"
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05
Nobody.

Nobody.
Nobody b'oke it! 1t cracked itself,
1t was clear away on the topmost shell.
I-p'raps the kitty-cat knows!"
Says poor little Ned,
With his ears as red
AS the heart of damask rose
Nobody lost it! 1 carefully
Put my cap just where it ought to be,
(No, 'tisn't ahind the door,
And it went and hid.
Why, of course, it did.
For I've hunted an hour or more.
Nobody tore it! You know things
will
Tear if you're sitting just stock-stone
still!
l was just jumping over the fence
There's some spikes on top,
And you have to drop
Before you can half commence"
Nobody! wicked Sir Nobody!
Playing such tricks on my children
three!
If l but set eyes on you,
You should find what you've lost!
But that, to my cost,
1 never am like to do!
Anna F. Burnham.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05
Montana Man Sheds His Skin.

A man who sheds his skin in its en-
tirety once year, and who has done
SO regularly for the last forty-three
years. is one of the curiosities that
Butte boasts of. The mani. NJ. Price
fairly well-educated miner-is at the
present time engaged in the curious
pastime of skinning himself The
method that he adopts is to first skin
his hands and face and then strip it
in an immense sheet from his body.
The process of skinning his hands and
face was completed recently, and 1t
came from the face like a mask. The
skin from the hands resembles a pair
of gloves. and was exhibited on the
streets. The toughness is something
remarkable. and two men tried with
might and main to tear 1t. They were
not successful, although the skin is
not thicker than the leather of a mans
street glove. Price talks freely about
the matter, although he is rather ten
der about any publication in the news
papers. Many physicians have ex-
amined him during the period of skim
ming, but not one has been able to
solve the problem. In speaking OF the
matter Mr.. Price said: MY mother
told me that she first noticed the
trouble when I was six months old,
and regularly e-ery year since then l
have shed my skin. 1t is a phenom-
enon that no physician has yet satis-
factorily explained, although hundreds
have made examinations and investi-
cations. The fact is that | shed my
skin, and that Is all there is to 1t.
Regularly on the Gath day of July of
each year / feel the premonitory
symptoms, and on very few occasions
has 1t missed the 24th of that month.
The first thing feel is nausea, and
then | know that I am in for it. The
skin becomes perfectly dead, and the
perspiration that should come through
forms in blisters under it, and the
whole thing becomes loose. gener-
ally cut a circle around my wrists. and
with the aid of a lead pencil strip 1t
off whole for the purpose of preserving
1t in the shape of glove. / take 1t
off from my face in the same manner,
but am compelled to remove II from
my hair like dandruff. l took long
walk THIS morning 1Or tne purpose OF
getting up perspiration. and. as you
see, my whole body is blistered.
will strip 1t off today or tomorrow.
1t comes off in great strips, as you can
see by this photograph. which was
taken last year. There is no particu-
lar pain accompanying the operation.
although the new skin is very soft
and tender during the first week or ten
days. / have to lay off for about two
weeks each year to attend to 1t. My
children do not inherit the disease
from me. There is one of them. and
she Is years OF age, and there has
been nothing OF the kind ever no.
ticed with her. Several years ago. |
was In San Francisco when ! shed my
skin. and the doctors there preserved
It In Its entirety and then stuffed it,
am n miner, but my work In the
mines does not affect my condition In
any way that / can see. My general
health is good. even II | do have skin
to throw at the birds. Denver Post.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05
A peo.ulve In n neer ca~ls.

A bee hive in beer cask was dis
covered by the coopers OF Boake. Rob-
erts & Co.. on the arrival at Carpen-
ter's Road. Stratford. East. OF truck
load OF barrels from Burton on Trent.
England. A swarm OF bees had con-
structed a quantity Of comb which con-
tanned honey. Unfortunately large
proportion OF the busy insects and
their belongings we're destroyed by the
workmen before the managers heard OF
the curious discovery. They at once
took prompt measures to preserve the
remainder OF the swarm in n new casE.
where the Industrious bees have EVIL
IDENTIFY commenced n new homs. and
are apparently quite happy.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05
GIRL WAS MADE DUMB,

Marie Betancourt, a br.ght young
girl of Taunton, Mass, accepted the
gift of an apple from an admiring
young man with whom she worked in
a cotton mill. She ate it, to the core,
and enjoyed the fruit. Within ten min
utes she was deprived of the power Of
speech, and for three weeks her COM
munication with friends and members
of the family has been by the means
which are given those who are born
dumb, by signs and writing. The cir
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05

A radical change is being made in
the appearance of the baggage, mail
and express cars on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. The platforms and the
hoods are being removed to increase
the element of safety and save weight.
The favorite riding place of tramps Is
also eliminated when the platforms
are removed. General Manager Under
wood has also issued an order to re-
move the numbers from locomotive
tenders; SO that in cases of emergen-
cy, those of the same style will be in
terchangeable.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05
Ar. You Using Allen. root.ra.e,

1t is the only cure for Swollen.
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Ssoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05
A Curious Fountain.

Queensland is to be represented at n
London exhibition by fountain OF
quicksilver, one OF the colony's chief
productions. There will be two ba-
sins. one above the other. These will
be OF iron, enameled black to give a
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR DUN
JUNIOR READERS.

If-Cats' Eyes Used as Tinepiecea-
Peter and His Tastes-Chinese Dinner
Begins with Cake and Lasts for At
Least Three Hours.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-05
IN THE ODD CORNER.
QUEER AND CURIOUS THINGS
AND EVENTS.

Montana Man Sheds His skin-Oncs .
Year for Forty-throe Years He Has
Done as the Snakes Do-A Curious
Fountain.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03

mouthpiece when the country needs de-
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03
PlmpIes, Botls

or any impurities of the blood will be
entirely eradicated by the use of Knaul's
Extract Sarsaparilla, which is com
pounded after one of the most scien-
tific formulas. have sold great
many bottles Of this valuable remedy
with the best Of satisfaction, but never
advertised same until perfectly satisfied
of it's worth. The greatest medicine to
take as an invigorator in spring season.
Try bottle and be convinced of its
merit. Respectfully.
r. KNAUL.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03
You Are Going to the Pacific
Coast

Don't complete arrangements until you
have secured information regarding the
personally conducted excursions to San
Francisco. Los Angeles and Portland
via the Union Pacific. These excur
sions leave Chicago, Minneapolis and St.
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Friday in elegantly upholstered Pull
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For full particulars call on or address
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401 Walnut Street.
Des MOines, la.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03

LOOD will tell
in fighting as
well as in racing
stock. The fight
ing family of
McC ooks had
fighting ances-
tors for boil
tribes. Not the
contentious kind
were those Nc
Cook g, neither
the sons nor their
forbears, but of
t hat s t a m p
which makes of
~
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03
Dizziness.

Constipation and all irregularities of
Liver and Bowels are quickly regulated
by the use of Knaul's Little Liver Pills.
They are small, sugar-coated, pleasant
to take and do not grippe. 25 cts. per
box; try them and you will use no
other. at R.KNAUL, drug store.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03
OF FIGHTING BLOOD.
HEROIC SONS OF VETERANS IN THE
CUBAN BATTLES.
They Were Not Petted Appointees.
but Began mt the Bottom of the
Iadder-Sons of Generals, Colonies
and Captains In the Same Swim.

Copyright, 1899. by the Author.]
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03

BALDWIN, JR. cAPRoN, JR. ANDERSON. JR.
his command. spoke Of the horror of
the transport Mobile. and asked how
the novices faced that. Said he, ''My
son died on the way up" I waited for
the emotion to subside. then asked.
''Was he with You r.
Eyes, in my battalion. A good sol
der he was. too. and had served seven
years. He carried musket all through
the campaign, and then died of fever.
His mother begged him not to go, but
he said if l went he must go to look
after me, 1t turned out the other way.
looked after him at last, Yet can't
say regret it. He stood to the work at
Ell Caney as the son Of a soldier should.
and saw it. GEORGE l.. KnMER
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03

Among the regulars in Lawton's di-
vision saw Captain Wood and his two
sons, all survivors and heroes Of Ell
Caney. Then went to the camp Of the
Second Massachusetts volunteers, to
meet with fraternal welcome by Ma
jor Whipple, a veteran of my old corps
in the Army Of the Potomac We
snapped notes, and the major gave I'M
stinted praise to the young soldiers of
The record-union., 1899-06-24

one days rest out OF every seven, to
what other agency does the world owe
so much for these manifold blessings as
to. the religion Of the Jew and to the
great daughters of that religion
Christianity and Mohammeddsn
When we remember that in 1900
years Judaism and its daughters have
converted one third Of the people Of
this earth to the belief in the God Of
Israel, when we remember that during
that Comparatively short period, over
500 100000 souls have been redeemed
from paganism and rank idolatry-have
been lifted from the condition of heart
less and bloodthirsty brutes to the
standard of God-fearing people, we can
begin to realize the blessing that the
Jewish conception of an absolute spir-
itual God has been to mankind, and we
can realize the Importance of the mis-
sion of the Jew, the Importance of the
work already by him performed, and
the Importance of the task yet to be
COMPLETED
AS a Nomad, the Jew took the first
step in the direction of his mission;
as tiller of the soil he advanced a
pace farther toward his destiny; but
since engaged in commerce. he has
made the most important stride in the
path of duty for which he is designed
He must yet continue to push on
ward and forward, restless and tireless,
ever wakeful and watchful, all the while
remembering the divine precept of the
gentle Prophet Hillel, who said, 1.-THE
essence of Judaism is, whatever is dis
pleasing unto thee-do not unto others
It seems to have been the, hand Of
destiny that inspired Russian Jew to
write a history of the horrors of war
which commanded the attention of the
Car of Russia and prompted him to
issue his call to the nations of the
world for the Universal Peace Confer
ence now in session at The Hague
The Jew must yet continue in his
course until the brotherhood of man
and the fatherhood of God shall be
universally acknowledged, until the
prophecy of Isaiah shall have been full
filled, and the people of the earth shall
have beaten their swords into plough
shares, and their spears into pruning
knives, until nation shall not lift up
sword against nation, and until they
shall not learn any more war. Then
will the mission of the Jew have been
fulfilled, then will there be but one be-
lief-the belief in the absolute-the one
and only God.
The record-union., 1899-06-24

DIED.


HARLOW-In this city, June sd, John M.
Harlow, husband of Susie Harlow, SON
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Harlow, father
of Eva, Ida, George, John, Bert and
Willie Harlow, brother of Judy and Jes-
sic Harlow, Mrs. T. J. Lawn and Mrs.
n. A. Lewis, native of Wisconsin,
aged so years, months and 80 days.
Friends and acquaintance are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral Sum-
day, at II a. M, from his parents resi-
dence, 2426 street. Interment Helvetia
Cemetery.
COLLIER-In this city, June sd, Joseph
Warren Collier, husband of Anna M.
Collier, father of Nita Aroline Collier
native of Pittsfield, N. H., aged g. years
and months.
Funeral notice hereafter
MORIARTY-In this city, June 3d. Cath
crime Frances. daughter of John and
Hannah Moriarty, and sister of Helen
Sheehan, aged 6 months and 26 days.
Friends and acquaintance are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral which
viii take place from the. residence of
parents. HOS Q street, Sunday afternoon,
at 2:30 o'clock (B. c.
The record-union., 1899-06-24

Talking about the whole cheese
wagon load on sale at the C. C. c.,
1902 K street, at Sc each. The cheeses
weigh s to pounds The quality is
good. The price is special for Satur-
day, but if not all sold, will be the
same Monday.
The record-union., 1899-06-24

Hartman pianos never lose their tone.
They are the highest grade made We
also handle Chickering, Harrington, and
other pianos. Wiley b! Allen Co., 415 K. =
The record-union., 1899-06-24

For medicinal purposes drink Glen
brook sour mash whisky. Thee
Blauth, 4O7 K Street. Tel 207.
The record-union., 1899-06-24

NoticeAWe are selling lot of mems
$3.50 dress congress shoes for $1.75; a
81 heavy working shoe for $1.45. Sac
ramento Home Supply Co., ], 7th and
Sth
The record-union., 1899-06-24

place in town to ID enjoy ice cream
soda, or sherbet, sos ], opp. Plaza
The record-union., 1899-06-24

MENHENNET-REYN Auburn,
June 10th. at the Methodist Episcopal
Macauiay, VIM. Menhennet to Miss Eve
lyn Reynolds. both of Nevada City.
EISTER-LONEY-In Auburn, June 21st,
at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage,
by the Rev. J. F. Macau1ay, Charles
Valley sg co. 70
The record-union., 1899-06-24

Ladies' open-face silver watches OF
American make at So. H. c.. Hotfilter,
jeWeler S24 X street. =
The record-union., 1899-06-24

Everything for the house in electrical
supplies. Tom Scott. 3O3 street.
The record-union., 1899-06-24

Try the FL Dorado, S26 J street. for
glass of steam or lager.
The record-union., 1899-06-24

i Try the new. drink, iron-brew, at
Fishers, 500 K street.
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Fruits Are Plentiful.

Fruits Are Plentiful.
Fruit is now greater in quantity and
lower in price The Pacific, J, near
Eighth.
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PhiiIips-Judson Excursions East.

THE LATE IMPROVED CARS AND
for ST. Louis, New York. Philadelphia
and all points east. Great scenic route
by daylight
An eight hours visit to Niagara includ-
ed, or Immediate quick passage to Bos-
ton and New York.
Each excursion really select party,
class tickets.
Leave Sacramento Tuesdays, a. m.
train. c. j. Ellis, agent Southern Pa
CHIC Company, will furnish proper ticket
The. lowest rate obtains our best accom-
mediation.
San Francisco office. 70 Montgomery st.
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MARRIED.

Whisky Hill Wells office. 631 K.