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Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15

have lost it. Who but yourself is to
blame?"
The Woman in White had thrown
prudence to the winds with that speech
and now rage and jealousy and inso-
lent triumph were curiously blended in
the beautiful face. and flushed in a red
glow from the eyes.
"Yes-I have lost it." said the Wom-
an In Gray. And having learned this,
past all doubt would not try to keep
him If could. l am going away, and
he shall live his life in peace. have
merely come to ask you what kind Of
life 1t is going to be-"
The Woman in White threw herself
back in her chair and raised her beau
tiful arms above her head.
"Oh, you cold-blooded woman" she
cried, clasping her hands above the
shining coil of her hair. You icy wives
that go your round of what you call
duties and sew on buttons and have
good dinners, and sit at the head of
the table, as interesting as that Dres-
den shepherdess, month after month.
and year after year, and then are
suoCheu anu outraged WHeu lie IueeIo q
flesh-and-blood woman and loves her!
What kind of life will he have? Why.
he will learn for the first time that he
is alive! What right have women like
you to talk about love!-women who
give man up the first time he looks
another way! Why, would make my
self the most beautiful and most at
tractive creature in the world to him,
so that he could never even look at
another woman-and then. If he look
ed. would not go away and leave him
i would kill him!"
She clutched the paper knife in her
right hand-and lifted the left hand
and kissed again the flashing circlet on
the wrist.
The Woman in Gray looked at her
and the sight was branded on her
memory. When she spoke again. II
was in lower tones. Her eyes were
! fixed on ring-a loose, loose ring, that
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15
Fortune. Awaiting Missing Americans.

Fortunes Awaiting Missing Americans.
While many people have been swim
died by the dazzling prospect of great
fortune awaiting them In England, 1t
appears to be true that there are large
sums of money in the English courts
which might be secured by the presen-
tation of proper proof on the part OF
heirs now supposed to be living in the
United States. The heirs of David Ry-
an, for instance. who left for America
in 1861, and served in the civil war
have o considerable fortune waiting
them; John II. Cock. who came to this
country in 1873, is also invited to claim
funds; Julia Mayneld, who left Liver
pool in 1861. is another missing lega-
tee. The heirs of George Urquart, once
blacksmith OF Glasgow. and who af-
terwards emigrated to California, are
wanted. as are Richard Mellon. alias
Smith. last herd of as travelling as a
professional prize fighter in the United
States; Frank Gould. last located in
Iowa, and +. w. Cochran.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15
IN NO MANS LAND.
Freak Island in the Missouri Near the
borders of South Dakota.

Freak Island in the Missouri Near the
Borders of South Dakota.
A freak of action of the Missouri
river near the southeastern portion of
South Dakota in 1881 which resulted
in the loss of several million dollars
worth of cattle and property, the wip
ing out of an entire township and the
forming of an island in the river has
caused no end of trouble in the years
that have intervened. The most diff
Guilty has been in connection with the
island. The damage was caused by a
flood which resulted from the melting
of snow in all parts of the state, and
which caused the Missouri to spread
far over it's banks. When the waters
had subsided it was found that the
river had cut through some of the
best farms nsthe northern part Of Ne
braska for a distance of about two
miles, thus shortening the old chan
mel by seventeen miles. The island of
land thus formed has been in the courts
of the state ever since. The last legis-
lature of the state annexed ''the is
land to South Dakota for judicial and
taxable purposes. There is provision
in the state constitution which says
that land cannot be added to or taken
from a county without submitting the
question to the people of the county
for u majority vote. In order to get
this island into such condition that
the inhabitants can vote it is necessary
to have 1t annexed to Clay county. 1t
was expected that this election could
be held last November with the judi
cial election, but the secretary OF the
state decided that 1t would take a
general election, which will not be held
until the fall of 1900. At that time the
people all over the county will vote
on the question whether or not the
island shall be annexed.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15
AND AFTER?

The Woman in White had passed
through a most triumphant day and
was weary. She tossed her hat to
bed. her gloves and fan to chair. and
she herself dropped into a great willow
rocker-a mass of fluffy white dra-
peries, her deerlike head, with its
crown of red-brown hair, lifted above
the foam. The Woman in White had
been younger, but she had never been
SO beautiful.
Because she had won him-and be-
cause she had no right to him. Be-
cause he had once scorned and flouted
her. and had passed her with his wife
on his arm and a look of cold con-
tempt in his eyes-and because now
he had followed her for days and days,
and she had made him sue for a kind
word from her-her, the scorned and
despised. Because she had laughed in
his face and had baited and lured him
until he had thrown to the winds his
decent life and all the yong years of
uprightness and the position among
men for which he had struggled, and
was ready to follow her to the worlds
end. And because he was the one man
whose scorn had cut deep into what
she called her soul
She looked at the radiant thing in
the mirror and laughed and turned the
flashing bracelet about and around her
wrist; and something almost woman
, ~ came into her eyes as she realized
that it was not the diamonds she cared
for-no! she would have loved a rib
bon If he had given it her with that
look on his face, and would have kiss
ed it as she did this, with passionate
delight. #
And the Woman in Gray, standing
in the door, saw her kissing the brace
let.
May I talk with you a few min
utes?" asked the Woman in Gray, as
the Woman in White saw her reflec-
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15
ROAMING scIoNs OF PHARAOH
Nomads of Egypt Arc of Undoubted
Royal Descent Wherever They Are.

Nomads of Egypt Are of Undoubted
Royal Descent Wherever They Are.
A band of genuine gypsies, whose
members trace their genealogy back to
the days of the Pharaohs, through the
Stanley or English branch of the gypsy
family, is encamped for the winter sea-
son at the Philadelphia Driving park,
Point Breeze, and finds this field
profitable one to cultivate. The camp
is in charge of Queen "Mollie" Marks,
now seventy years of age, and her son
Thomas. now officiates as chief of the
band. The Marks family consists of
these two and Annie, wife of Thomas,
four children, and Maggie and Annie
Marks, sisters of the chief. number
of others are also with the band. Their
outfit is well adapted to their nomadic
life. The queens wagon is sumptuous-
ly fitted up with red upholstery, lace
curtains and bedding of the finest ms
terial. Another wagon, which cost $500.
is the travelling conveyance of Mrs.
Annie Marks and the chiefs sisters.
This vehicle is also handsomely fitted
out, with yellow and gold hangings,
lace curtains ana SILK pea clOtnlnB.
Chief Marks says his band is under
command of Great Chief Stanley and
Queen Mollie, his wife, who are win
tering at Omaha, Neb., they belong to
one of the $50 families under Stanley
as king Chief Marks has been wan
dering over the earth for thirty-two
years, having travelled from Cairo.
Egypt, through Germany, Russia, Asia,
England, France. Mexico and nearly all
the United States west of the New
England states. He says the western
states are most suitable for their no.
madic life; its camping grounds ere
more plentiful; everybody is willing to
trade horses, and all feminine mem
bers of the population being anxious
to have their fortunes told. Queen
Mollie is considered an oracle. palmist-
ry being her strong point. She is
hardly conversant with the English
language, as in private conversation
they all speak the gypsy lingo. The
women folks of the band claim that
Philadelphia is great field for for
tune telling, and the men say that with
horse trading and racing they expect
to put in n profitable winter-Phila-
delphia Record.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15
AVOID DANGER.
The Danger Of Catarrh Olntments That
Contain Mercury.

Contain Mercury.
This journal. although more particu-
larly devoted to all that interests
finance, commerce and manufactur-
ing, is nevertheless always awake to
the need and wants of its readers, let
the subject be what It may. We were
asked to investigate and report upon
the merits OF the various catarrh reme-
dies Oh the market. The production
of preparations of injurious compost
tion cannot, unfortunately, be stopped
or restricted at present, or until our
state legislatures can be induced to
pass such suitable and stringent laws
as will effectually prevent their ap-
pearance on the market. In the mean
time, the people must look out for
themselves. In this matter, we have
made a most careful and painstaking
investigation, realizing the confidence
that would be placed in our reply. Our
medical staff employed to make such
Investigations were most favorably
impressed with the preparation known
as Halls catarrh cure, manufactured
by F. ]. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
and agreed that this peerless remedy
deserves our highest Endorsement.
Many of the catarrh remedies on the
market contain mercury, which de-
stroys the sense of smell and deranges
the whole system when entering
| through the mucous surfaces. From
analysis we found that Halls catarrh
cure contains no mercury. 1t is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the sys-
TEN. We have no interest whatever
in this matter beyond faithfully serv-
ing our readers. and as our indorse-
ment is extended without reward OF
any kind, and is wholly unsolicited by
this company, and will be received
with the full credence that all our
statements have met with for the past
eighteen years.-Southern Review Of
Commerce.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15
Sea Ports,

The memory of man runneth not
back Of the time when seaport towns
and cities did not exist, thrive and
flourish. There is a new and promis
ing one growing up down south which
bids fair to soon enjoy great commerce.
It is La Porte, at the head of Gal
weston Bay on the gulf coast of Texas.
A magnificent natural land-locked
harbor already exists and extensive
docks, wharfs and terminals are being
constructed. The government is to
foot channel into the splendid fresh
water harbor bay of San Jacinto. AS
Newport News is to the Atlantic coast,
and Duluth and Superior are to the
inland seas. SO La Porte is to be to
the south.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15

dreamed of-and tomorrow I am going
on long Journey"
She slowly arose, and the marble
time that she had little package in
the thin hand.
II have something to leave with
you." said the Woman in Gray; Some
thing to give you. See, it is little
bundle of letters. He wrote them
during my mothers illness. They are
the letters of an undeveloped and ig-
norant boy to poor little girl. l have
cherished them long time-but give
them to you now. because they have
already gone out of my life"
An hour afterward the Woman in
White found that she had been alone
for long time, and that the last of
the poor little letters was open in her
hand. A withered rose had dropped
from it and lay in her lap among the
folds of fluffy white. The air was
filed with the fragrance of the little
old-time rose, which seemed to be part
of the old-time boyish love that was
dead as the rose. Once, long ago, in
her life also
The radiant face of the Woman in
White was pale and old and weary
looking as she tied the letters in the
packet again and laid this penciled
line upon them:
do not go on the long journey-for
I go on journey of my own" Then
she slipped the bracelet into its velvet
case and sealed and addressed it, and
| called a servant to go on two errands.
Il am going away tonight. John. -
she said, as his foot hesitated on the
stair. Send Susan up to pack"
And then she stood in the middle
of the room, her head dropped, press
ing back something that tried to come
to her eyes.
"And now for new fields" she said
despairingly. And the life in
them-?'-Julia Smith Bishop, il
St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15
Hid Money in the Oven.

A woman in New England placed $4S
in bank bills in the oven of the kitea-g@
stove in order to hide it from her hus-
band. She forgot to take it out, and in
the morning he kindled a hot fire and
reduced the money to n crisp before his
wife remembered where it was. She
picked up the ashes, enough to half fill
Il wine glass, put them in n little BOX
and sent them down to Washington to
be redeemed. The experts, by the use
of magnifying glasses, identified the
bills to the amount of $50, and sent her
that money. but it cost her So to fool
her husband, and she will probably not
try it again.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15
How's This?

We oner One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & CO, Props Toledo O.
We, the undersigned, have known f. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligil-
tions made by their firm.
West rruax Wholesale Druggists Toledo
o.: Walding. Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo Ohio.
Hall s Catnrrh Cure Is taken internally, act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system Testimonials sent free Price
'5c per bottle, Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15
An Aii-y~nr Resort.

The Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Ark,
opens March !, 1900. A most desirable. attrac-
tive and convenient resort for health and pleas
ure seekers. Ideal climate, pure sparkling
water. best accommoda tons. Through Sleep
ers via Frisco Line. Write for particulars to
Manager Hotel or TO any representative OF
Frisco Line.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15
Tho Health and Pleasure Resorts

OF Texas, Mexico, Arizona and Cali
fornia are quickly and comfortably
reached via the Southern Pacific Com
pany's Sunset Route. Daily through
service from New Orleans to San
Francisco via Houston. San Antonio.
Ell Paso and Los Angeles. Special
semi-weekly service, Sunset Limited
from New Orleans Mondays and
Thursdays, composed of Buffet Smok-
ing Car, containing Bath Room and
Barber Shop, Drawing Room Compart-
ment Car, regular Pullman Sleepers,
and Dining Car (meals la cartel, all
of the latest design and most luxuri-
ously appointed. Direct connections
made at New Orleans from all points
North and East. Detailed informa-
tion cheerfully furnished by w. G.
Neimyer, G. w. A. So. Rae. Co., 23S
Clark St, Chicago; w. II. Connor,
Com1 Agt.. Chamber Commerce Bldg.
Cincinnati. o., w. J. Berg. Trav Pass
Agt., 220 Ellicott Square. Buffalo,
N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15
Good lleNsnn.

From the New York World: A
Would you start out on journey on
Friday?" B-"No, indeed" A-"Why
are people 30 superstltious?" B-"But
this has nothing to do with supersti-
tion. get paid on Saturday"
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15

The handwriting expert wns noored
that time" How" IA woman's letter
was produced In evidence. and he could
MT tell whether she wrote the first page
first or the last page first"
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15

Are you the best man at Billy Browns
wedding?" No; l attend as guilty by
standcr.' what do you mennY" II in
mpT.'
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15

Attractive Booklet Sent Free.
Choice Recipes for making Cocoa and Chocolate.
Address Walter Baker & Co. Ltd Dorchester, Mass.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15

IAN inventor is n man who discovers
something new, isn't he?' mo; an in
ahead of the other men who have invent
ed the same thing"
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15

Social ostracism won't kill the trusts"
81 should say not. The fellows who run
them. II left out Of society functions. Will
t
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15

"All this wranglin' in Washington about
social precedence is ridiculous, don't you
think so?" YES; society's rank ought
to be settled by civil-service examina-
tiOn.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15
Miners and Prospcctors' Excursion to
New Mexico,

February 18th Santa Fe Route will sell
tickets TO New Mexico points nt very
low rate, giving Stopover privileges on
return trip. Good thirty days. Get full
particulars 1900 Lawrence street.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15

Llverlcd Mcnlal-"Mo lud, tho carriage
waits without" Lord Fitz Josher-.
without WHAT" without horses. mo.
tud, It's an automobile
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15

Laxative Bromo Quinino Tablets removes
the cause that produces La Grippe. Il. w.
Groves signature is ON each box. &c.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15
Tho Nightingale Song.

The nightingale's song can be heard
at n distance OF "A mile.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15

"Our wedding In on" whats tho
troube2" "Shc wanted to have her name
engraved Babe on the wedding cards.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15

Only the very poor or the very rich
can aifsrd to keep dogs.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15

THAT is the meanest dentist / ever
saw" THE one next door, Yes: he
keeps. n monograph in his office peo-
pie who have their teeth pulled are afraid
to make n sound"
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15
Important to M others.
In Use For over 80 Years.

She-"Men are more conceted about
their looks than women" He-"Prove it."
She-"Men always put their hats on with
out looking in the glass"
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15

We will forfeit 81, 900 II any Of our pub
lished testimonials are proven to DO not
genuine. The PIso Co., Warren, Pa.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-15

Nrhs WtuslOwr soothing syrup
For children tccthing aoftens tho gums, reduces n
naminAton, allays pain cures wind collie. 2jc bottle
The copper era., 1900-12-13
The School.

The third month of school closed December 7th with an average at tendance of l31 and total enrolment of 19O. This, we believe in point of numbers, is creditable showing. If this average is kept up to the end of the term, and it should be, lbetter school for the next year is an assured fact. But already we see evidences of indifference---already some are about to conclude that the manage ment of so many pupils by two teach CTS is task from which the gods might we'll shrink. Be this as it may, we realize that Clifton must have a better school and to that end the present attendance must be main tained.
 There is some progress being made, and while it is not as much as we de sire, it is perhaps as much as we could reasonably hope for. It is doubtless very well known that we have class of pupils who are more bent on mis- chief than study. With such pupils, vigorous measures are not unfrequent- ly necessary. Little from them can be expected until they have learned the lesson of obedience and respect rightful authority.
 The question of a new school build ing should continue to be agitated un- til some action is taken. The present one and its location is travesty on education and a reflection on the town. Respectfully,
 J. E. WILLIAMS.
 Candies, candies, Xmas candies, all fresh stock, at J. S A. Smith.
The copper era., 1900-12-13
NOr1CEl

WYE HEREBY NOTIFY ALI WHOM TT w may concern that we will not be respon- sible for any debts. bills, or accounts con tracted by any employee or sub-contractor engaged in the construction of the Morenci Southern Railway, unless upon our written order.
 All persons are also warned not to handle or cash time statements issued by sub-con- tractors on this work, as they are payable only to the person who actually performed the work. STREETER & LUSK.
The copper era., 1900-12-13
A Grand Ball.

The ball at the American Hotel on Chase Creek Tuesday night last, was the society event of the season. The halls and reception rooms were bril- liantly lighted, and the music was all that could be desired. Dancing com menced at 8 o'clock and lasted until l2, when supper was announced. After supper dancing was resumed with new interest. About thirty couples were present-not too many, but just enough to have royal good time. It was an event to be remem- bered by those present, and one that the host and hostess may well feel proud of. R n @N
 When you want prompt acting lit tie pills that never gripe use DeWitt's Little Early Risers.-C. P. Dunn.
The copper era., 1900-12-13
The Semi Weekly News and
THE COPPER ERA
AT AVERY LOW PRICE.

mHE MI-WEEKLY NEWS Galveston or r Dallas) is published Tuesdays and Fridays. ! Each issue consists of 8 pages. There are special departments for the farmers, the ladies and the boys and girls, besides world of general news matter, illustrated articles etc. We offer The Semi-Weekly News and THE COPPER ERA for twelve months for the low clubbing price of $500 cash. This gives you three papers year for a redicuiously low price. Hand in your subscription at once to the publishers of the ERA
 Twenty cents for 20 words or less. This is the rate for classified advertising in any one of the following papers: Galveston Semi Weekly News, Dallas Semi-Weekly News, Galveston Daily News, Dallas Morning News. Dallas News. ..
The copper era., 1900-12-13
4 Cozy Resort.

s. w. Massey's Exchange saloon and Cafe, on Chase Creek, is a pleasant place to pass away an idle hour. Only the best of everything is kept in stock. The best coffee in town served at the Cafe. Drop in when you pass by and refresh the inner man.
The copper era., 1900-12-13

Candies, candies, Xmas candies, all fresh stock, at J. & A. Smith.
The copper era., 1900-12-13
Just arrived, an extra stock of fine

Just arrived, an extra stock of fine wines, whiskies, brandies, fine apple rock and rye, sc, at J. & A. Smith.
 Late syle visiting cards just receiv- ed at the ERA office-A They will be printed in neat script type for s1 per pack. 4lHtA
 A Weber piano at bargain. Two Gordon jobbers and a large amount of job and display type. Also two good imposing stones.
 A petition is in circulation asking the appointment of Dell M. Potter as road supervisor. Dell would make good one.
 If you want a handsome Christmas present for your wife or daughter call early at Katz B. B. B. Store and make your selection.
 Judge w. A. Place and family ar rived this week from Solomonville and will make their home here in the future. The Judge will open a law office in Clifton.
 L. w. Smith is remodeling his news stand and restaurant. He is putting in new front, and will soon have strictly up-to-date place. In the fu- ture he will carry full line of fruits and confectionery.
 J. and A. Smith have just received a large invoice of Christmas goods. Their store is now headquarters for old Santa Claus, and if you want to interview the old gentleman that is the place to find him.
 A grand Mask ball will be given at Library Hall on the evening of December 2, as benefit for the Clifton Base Ball Club. Invitations will be issued in few days. It will no doubt be we'll patronized.
 The Worm Turns-"Yes," said MT. Henpeck, "I, too, have my favorite flowers" "And what may they be, pray?" sneered his wife. "They are the ones that shut up at night" he bravely managed to articulate. "- Harper's Bazar.
 w. H. Wilton has taken an interest with Dan Lynch in the Big Lue ranch, and is now in charge of that valuable property. They will soon add large stock of graded Angoria goats. The ranch is already stocked with cattle and hogs, and has sixty acres in cul- tivation.
 There is no pleasure in life if you dread going to the table to eat and can't rest at night on account of indi- gestion. Henry Williams, of Boon vile, Ind, says he suffered that way for years till he commenced the use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, and adds, ''Now I can eat anything I like and all want and sleep soundly every night. !" Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will digest what you eat.-C. P. Dunn.
The copper era., 1900-12-13
ew sleeping Car ervice.

The Santa Fe Route is now operat- ing, daily, local sleeping car be- tween Deming and Albuquerque, leaving Deming $50 p. m. on Train 822. Passengers desiring accomoda- tions in this car should make reserva- tion with Agent, A. T. & s. F. By at Deming. If destined beyond Albu- querque transfer to thro' car can be made the next morning.