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Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Author OF tho Law Talks.

Oscar +. q. Day, author of the con-
current primary law, is a newspaper
man by profession, being editor of the
Minneapolis Tribune. In an article
in that paper the day after the prima-
ries, Sept. 10, he said: Every man
who has been even remotely identified
with professional politics in the past
was defeated. Three of the best alder
manic candidates nominated avoWed
that they never would have encoun-
tered the cumbersome processes and
devious strategy of a convention, but
would go before the people under the
new primary law.
1t has brought out a class of men
for candidates that would never run
before, and the success of these men
will bring out larger number of their
kind at the next primary.
There were polled on this one pri-
mary election 1890 votes, and without
any friction, some district voting al
most the limit of 400 votes allowed by
law to a precinct
out in the country, where they had
never turned out to caucuses, the farm
ers hitched up their teams and drove
to town and nearly the entire country
vote was polled.
by combining registration and pri-
mary the expense to the people Is not
greatly increased and the $40 which
each candidate pays the county audit
| or helps to meet the bills"
| 1.-TWO state senators have laws
framed to present to the next legisla-
ture which they claim are 'modifica-
tions and improvements upon the
Minnesota direct primary law They
are copies of other laws, all of them
fake IN their nature, which were
passed in different states to delude
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Taxing oxford University.

For many years the municipal author
tiles of oxford, England, have thought
the valuation put on their university
buildings for taxation purposes too
low. A new valuation has Just been
made. by which the college properties
will be assessed on values raised by no
less sum than G2l,52i (Sl0i745).
The university will, of course, resist
this attempt to draw from their cof-
fers, and long and expensive litigation
may be expocted.-Joseph IL. Warner.
In Chicago Record.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Christianity Gaining.

At the recent church congress in
England the bishop of Ripon congrat-
ulated his audience that, during the
century now ending, the adherents of
Christianity had increased from 200,-
100000 to 100000 900, and that Chris
tian nations now WELD sovereign in
fiuence over 800, 900, 900 out of l 400 900.
900 of the earth's population, but, says
the Episcopal Recorder, those who be-
lieve in the necessity of the new birth
OF individual souls ard their personal
union with Christ will find but little
ground for encouragement in the state
ment, as they ask how many of that
vast multitude of adherents are true
members of Christ.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Importsd Ralsins Arc High.

Imported raisins will be high this
Christmas, owing to considerable
shortage in the Malaga crop. A great
storm on September 10 swept over the
famous Malaga raisin district doing
great damage not only to the grapes
still on the vines but to those that had
been cut and dried. This heavy storm
was followed by succession of cloudy
and rainy days. which made is i'm
possible for the grapes to dry properly,
and besides rendered worthless large
quantity OF grapes that were still on
the vines. 1t is now estimated that
the raison crop is short fully 80 per
cent.-Washington letter Brooklyn
Eagle.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
The Minnesota Primary Law Increases
their Number,

ignation of office, in a proportional
number of ballots, the theory being
that no name should have the advan-
tage of appearing at the top on all the
ballots. Should other parties enter the
contest the number of tickets would be
increased, one ticket for each party 60
ing to every voter.
No "Cut-aud- Dried" System.
Each voter marks one ballot only,
returning both ballots pinned togeth-
er as he received them to the judge,
who places them in the box. Later
the crosses on the marked ballot are
credited to the respective candidates
and the unmarked ballot is returned
to the city clerk. If voter blunder-
ingly marks both ballots, only the one
containing the greater number OF
marks is counted. AS result of the
first primaries held in Minneapolis un-
der the law much higher class OF
men became the duly nominated can
didates than ever before. Men who
had refused steadily to be drawn into
the "leg-pulling" quagmire OF old
style primaries and conventions now
came to the front and accepted can
didacy. A most significant develop
ment was the fact that every profess
sional office-seeker whose name ap-
peared on the ballot was rejected-a
consummation that never could have
been achieved under machine" rule.
In forty-eight hours everybody
knows who is nominated for every Of
flee in the county.
Affords Better Nominees.
Perhaps the most Significant COM
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
People Name the Candidates
When they Register.

THE Minnesota primary election
system marks a new era in politics.
and is revolution not even second to
the Australian ballot"
Thus said Senator Washburn of Min
nesota, after he had watched the re-
suits of the new direct, concurrent pri-
mary-election law, used for the first
time in Hennepin county. Minnesota
on Sept. is last.
Ever since the public has been oper-
ating under a convention system it
has always been urged that if the peo-
primaries and the caucuses there
would not be so many mistakes in the
selection of candidates. If this is true,
then the most successful primary re-
form is one that will bring out the to-
tai vote. By the plan of holding con-
current primary on registration day,
Hennepin county brought out more
votes at the primary election than it
did at the previous general election,
the percentage being 40 in favor of
the primary law. Therefore, from that
standpoint alone, it was a success.
After the law was enacted by the
Minnesota legislature and before its
actual test the principle found such
favor that it was made part of Wis
consin's Republican platform, entered
into the party operation of Oregon,
is being officially inquired into in In
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Russians Pioneers.

The Cossacks are the arms and legs
of Russia, while the moujik is the
backbone. The Cossacks won Siberia
for Russia when they We're the daring
fringe of her population, grown adven-
turous and warlike by their frequent
conflicts with the Tartars who crowd
ed Russia's borders. In them concen-
trated the enterprise and aggressive
ness which the moujik lacks. They cut
the path and the mouiiks followed, and
the descendants of these hardy pio-
neers live throughout Siberia to-day,
forming a hereditary military caste. So
strict are the laws of heredity among
the Cossacks that it is almost impos-
sible for an officer who was not born
one to obtain Il commission in a Cos
sack regiment.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
A Peculiar Tree.

Among its many peculiarities South
Africa includes the ''sneeZewOod" tree,
which takes it name from the fact that
one cannot cut or saw it without sneez-
ing, as the fine dust has exactly the
same effect of snuff. Even in planning
the wood it will sometimes cause
sneezing No insect, worm or barnacle
will touch it. 1t is very bitter to the
taste and its specific gravity is heavier
than water. The color is light brown,
the grain very close and hard. 1t is n
nice-looking wood and takes good pol
ish. For dock work, piers and jettles
it is useful timber lasting II long
while under water.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Catarrh Cannot he Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease and in order to
cure IL you must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Halls Catarrh Cure Is not n qunck medicine
II was prescribed by one of the best physicians
in this country for years, and Is u regular pre-
scription, 1t Is composed of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination OF the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results In curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
T.. j. CHENEY & co, Props. Toledo, O
Sold by druggists, price 7bc,
Halls Family Pills are the best
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

An illustrated catalogue of 264 pages,
and $500 engravings. has just been is
sued which must interest all who read
this notice. 1t is issued by the Mermod
& Jaccard Jewery Co, Broadway, cor
ner Locust St, st. Louis. and it is full
of new and desirable articles suitable for
Christmas gifts. ranging in price from
25 cents to $1,000 1t is so complete that
one cannot buy Christmas goods to ad-
vantage without consulting 1t. especially
as the house is known by the well-earned
title of THE Lowest Priced House in
America for Fine Goods" All that is
new and desirable in diamonds, watches.
silverware, cut glass, clocks, china
wares, umbrellas, art wares, optical
goods. fine stationery. etc, are contained
in this great catalogue, and st. Louis is
brought right to your DOORS as the firm
sells at St. Louis prices and pays express
charges to any part of the United States.
To each of the first 10000 who send in
their names and addresses. a copy of
this catalogue will be mailed. postage
paid Write at once to insure receiving
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
GOOD MEN in POLITICS

people into the belief that they were
direct primaries.
"One of these senators has pro-
posed act ready providing that each
party committee can order direct pri-
maries on any day, TO be operated un-
der its personal supervision. That is
the way they will pretend to do away
with the evil of the present law,
which permits any man to vote either
ticket"
There is no doubt, as Mr.. Day indi-
Gates, that many of the politicians are
quietly fighting the present law, but so
well did the law take with the masses,
that while the politicians have striven
to secure an organization to repeal it,
the prospective legislators are afraid
of the public protest that would fol-
low, and instead of repeal, the law
will in all probability be extended over
the entire state.
In regard to the charge of cumber-
someness made against the law by ma
chine politicians, its author says: AT
first it was urged that the law was
cumbersome and its machinery impos-
sible of application. 1t would require
a ticket twelve feet long, not over
twenty votes could be polled in an
hour; the vote could not be counted in
a week. and he law was unconstitu-
ticnal. All these assertions have been
tested by actual trial and have been
shown to be totally without founda-
ton.
THE ticket was eighteen inches
long, the voters voted more rapidly
than at general elections and the count
was accomplished in few hours. Ger
tain alleged improvements have been
suggested.
1T has been suggested that voter
be forced to make affidavit as to his
party and receive but one ballot That
makes a public ballot and would keep
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Relics of Irish Lake Dwellers.

An interesting relic of the lake
dwellers of Ireland has just been added
to the Science and Art Museum of
Dublin in the form of Il crannog. or ele-
waited dwelling. 1t was discovered in 4
bog-filled lake near Enniskillen and
measures over 100 feet in diameter. On
removing the peat the piles of platform
timbers were laid bare. The piling and
cross-timbering was admirably done,
untrimmed birch trees being chiefly
used for crosslaying, while oak was
used for the stouter piles. A large
quantity of broken pottery was found
in it, besides an iron axe of early form,
n fragment of 4 comb and some bronze
harp pegs.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
DEMOCRATIC SPECIMEN BALLOT.

diana and enlisted the services of earn
est men who are even now working
for its adoption in New York. The
Minneapolis object lesson proved the
practical nature of the plan and its
friends from one end of the country to
the other are determined that its full
efficacy shall be brought to bear upon
the business of government.
Attraction for Voters.
The secret of the high merit of the
law is that it draws those men who
have hitherto held aloof from primar-
les. conventions and the polls, from
disgust at the time dishonored meth
ods there obtaining. to take part in
til business of government. Under
the law nominations are not made by
conventions. but by the people them
selves. direct. 1t destroys the power
of political machines and selfish en-
ployers to influence their dependents
through open threat or secret terror.
In the voting booth at the direct prl-
mary every voter can vote with secur-
ity. How he has voted can never be
KNOW n ulllthS ne Sllouiu liiihS'ii 'h'ON'
to reveal II.
Both parties hold their primaries on
the same day. in the same place and
concurrently. where the citizens vote
at regular elections. The regular reg
istration officers are behind their ta-
bles and men irrespective of party reg
lister. This double opportunity is one
of the magnets that draws. 1t Is a
time-saver. To hold primaries and
registration at one time has been
found in other states an excellent way
OF increasing the vote at primaries.
Having registered, the citizcn-Repub-
lican or Democrat-gets two tickets
one containing Republican and the
other Democratic nominees who had
been placed on the tickets through pc
titions Of not less than per cent OF
the voters casting ballots for the office
I'm question at the last previous cleo
tion, There may be n dozen candi-
dates on the same party ticket for one
office. The name of each aspirant foI
the place appears at the top under des'
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
REPUBLICAN SPECIMEN BALLOT.

away from the polls hundreds OF men
who, while not absolutely afraid that
their employers would discharge them
for being of opposite politics, would
rather remain away from the polls and
not run any risks.
1T has been suggested that one reg
istration day be for democratic voters.
another day for republican.
THE same objection applies to that.
Both these plans would cut down the
vote and give the party bosses oppor-
tunity to get a list of the party voters
and whip employers into line"
JOHN TALMAN.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29


Feruna Medicine Co., Columbus. o.
Gentlemen-"As a remedy for ca
tarrh l can cheerfully recommend Pc
runa. l have been troubled with
chronic catarrh for over six years.
had tried several remedies without re-
lief A lodge friend advised me to try
Peruna, and l began to use it faith
fully before each meal Since then
have always kept it in the house. l
am now in better health than | have
been in over twenty years, and l feel
sure my catarrh is permanently
cured"
Peruna cures catarrh wherever To-
Gated. AS soon as Peruna removes
systemic catarrh the digestion becomes
good, nerves strong, and trouble van
tshes. Peruna strengthens weak
nerves, not by temporarily stimu-
lating them, but by removing the
cause of weak nerves-systemic ca
tarrh. This is the only cure that
lasts. Remove the cause: nature will
do the rest. Peruna removes the cause.
Address Tho Peruna Medicine Com
pany, CoIumbss, Ohio, for a book
frrufing of Cafarrh In its different
phases and stages, also book en-
titled "HesIfh and Beauty" written
especially for women.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
women nnd PlaIn Mon.

The queen of Portugal has private
album of questions, of which one is:
Can women love plain-loolSing men"
To this the empress of Russia replies:
"Yes, IL handsome men are not to be
had" Queen Margherita of Italy puts
the case this way: Between fifteen
and thirty women can love none but n
handsome man; after thirty they'll
have a man of any kind" Princess
Henry of Battenberg takes the practi-
cal view that the question is one
which ought to be governed by the
maxim: Handsome is as handsome
does"
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Siberian Prisons Abolished.

Siberia is no longer to be penal col
ony. The decree abolishing it is the re-
suit of the building of the Siberian rail-
road. Nothing can compare to the rap
id settlement of the vast plains, unless
it be the rapid growth of that famous
dyspepsia cure. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. Try it for constipation, indi-
gestion, dyspepsia or fiatulency.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

The old old joke about the wink at
the soda water fountain has received
a new lease OF life from the stern and
unjocular department OF internal rev
enue. A few weeks ago one f. G.
Hcinze. in the well-known and bust
ling metropolis of Mankato, Minn'
asked the collector If he would have
- pay the special tax as n retail liquor
asal.r II he put a stick" occasionally
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
To Cure Indigestion.

If you were unable to enjoy your
Thanksgiving feast because of indiges-
ton, take Garfield Tea and you will
hereafter be able to enjoy all your
meals.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
"Stick" in Soda Water Pays TaX....

into the soda water which he dispensos
from his fountain. Tho department
thought for two weeks and then an
nounced that, If the brandy, gin or
rum amounted to per cent of the
soda water. the special tax must be
paid. But II won't have TO be paid II
the rum is so small in quantity that
II merely gives flavor" to the wa
tor.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Best for the Bowels.

No matter what ails you, headache
to a cancer, you will never get we'll
until your bowels are put right.
CASCARETS help nature, cure you
without a grippe or pain, produce easy
natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your health back.
CASCARETS Candy Cathartic, the
genuine, put up in metal boxes, every
tablet has C. C. c. stamped on it Be-
ware Of limitations.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
rnlnn rnclllc srttIrr,s nntc.

ON Tuesdays IN November and In Feb
runry. March and April one way tickets
Nill be ON sale to Butte, Hclonn and other
Montana points at rate Of S23OO round
trip 5000 one way to Seattle, Tacoma
and Portland, $500. round trip, $500, See
your local agent of address Il. X. Griffin.
general agent, Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

ment on the Minneapolis experiment
is the general opinion among all
classes that the finest aldermanic
ticket on both sides that ever faced
the voters on election day was nomi-
mated.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

A Chicago Justice of the peace has de-
cldcd that presents made by either of the
parties to IA marriage engagement can
bc recovered by an action at law In case
the ongagemont is broken. Girls. make
him mark presents with indollble ink.
"rhls has no strings tied to IT.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
The Pathfinder "Up to Date"

The Union Pacific Overland Limited"
leaving Denver at AS p. m. makes sew
eral hours quicker time than any other
line to California and the Northwest. SUI
perb equipment. See your local agent
address +. II. Griffin. general agent. Den
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
War on High Hats.

The City Council of Fort Worth, Tex
as, recently passed an ordinance COM
pelling women to remove their hats at
all public entertainments where fee
is charged. The penalty is fine OF
Sc. 90 or expulsion for Il violation.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
To Promote Good Digestion.

If after Thanksgiving Day the appe-
tite is poor, take Garfield Tea, 1t VIII
cleanse the system and stimulate the
appetite
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

A wicked paragraphcr says It is re-
markablc with what patience "A woman
trims her dress with buttons, while Il
man has so much trouble getting the few
scwed on that nrc necessary.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
How to Get to Chicago in a Hurry

Take the "ChicaEo Special" via Union
Pacific leaving Denver $3.50 p. M, and
irving Chicago $50 next evening. The
cal agent address e. r. Griffin, general
agent, Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
The Flyer From Kansas city and st. Louis

Leaves Denver daily at 1.1O p. m. arrives
Kansas city I:2J next morning, and st.
Louis G:l5 same evening. Palace sleepers,
chair cars and ordinary sleepers: berth
81 80 Denver to Kansas city, See your lo-
cal agent or address II. X. Griffin, general
agent, Denver,
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

A Chicago paper says st. Louis still
were disposed to be mean 1t could retail
ate by putting in u bill against st. Louis
for pure water.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

While nutumns glory rules the land
We dnwdle round to beat the band,
And say, as day by day we shirk,
Next week we'll settle down to work.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

Man keeps two umbrellas under the de-
fusion that he will have one at each end
of the line when it rains.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

FITS Cured. Noi CT nervousness after
6rst day use DR.. kline's Great Nerve Restorer
send for FREE. $500 trial oottle and treatise
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES arc
fast 20 sunlight. washing and rubbing.

The proposed prosperity parade at
Bigtown didn't come off. Those who We're
crowded with business hadn't time to turn
out, and those who. were not didn't feel
like parading.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections of the throat and lungs.-wM.
o. ENpsLEY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10. 1900.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

When you want bluing buy Russ Bleach
ing Blue, the famous bag blue. package
equals Csc or SOC worth of any other blue.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

She shudders and she shivers. not from
poverty, I'm told. but she won't put on
her flannels till it gets real cold.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

Mary-What did the doctor say? George
He said we must go to housekeeping
that you have overworked yourself at
light housekeeping.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

John-Tve got piano-player's cramp.
Jane-You don't play. John-No; the
girl next door gives it to me-
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

of course the governor of North Caro-
lima has been invited to the irrigation con-
NpntiOn.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

1t is now acknowledged that the candi-
dates who encountered the specter OF
defeat never had "A ghost of a show.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

All the authorities agree that crime in
creases with cold weather; NO coal deal
er, however, should take this as personal.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

Is used by millions. which is u sure proof Of its
quality. Send for free booklet .Intlings"
Address Carter's Ink Co, Boston, Mass.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
pffRRTiGE piTFR.
Best Published FREE.
j. W. GUNNflS, Toledo, Ohio

New York found II would be impossible
to preserve the Dewey arch, us the Couu.
try at large absolutely refused to pay the
bills.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

Call no woman old until she has ceased
to throw apple-parings over her right
Shouldpr
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

Save money by using Russ Bleaching
Blue the famous bag blue. each package
eauuls Is or 50 cents worth OF any other.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Carfor'A Ink

''The fire." wrote the fresh-from- col
lege. reporter. did 5000 worth of dam
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

How do YOU feel about trusts?' I'D
the old ones.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money il it fails to cure.
l. w. Groves signature is on the box. 25c.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrur-
For children teething softens the gums reduces I'm
hammation. allays pain. wind collie. Csc bottle
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

Primley's California Fruit Gum contains
the most delicious qualities Of western
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

LnIuriant hair with itAyouthfui color assured b
usng PARKER's HAIR BALsAN.
HiSprncoRNs. the best cure for corns. l3ets
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-07-24

lowed by G.. s. Mower, W. l..
Pelham, T.. II. Aull, W. II. Hunt
and J. $. I,angiord, the present
Chanscllor Commander.
The first Keeper of Records and
Seals was otto klcttncr, who was
followed by &. y. Bowman and
ThoS. T.. l>pting, the present eff
cent official.
The present officers are: \. J. $.
l.angiord, G. c.; c y. Bowman,
\ c.; J. \. BlaCkwcldcr, prelatc;
=. {. Galllard, NJ. of W.; Thos l..
Epling, X. of r. and s.; VIM. Il.
l>vart, NJ. Of H.; Ed. X. Hipp, NJ.
of l:H.: +. y. Schumpcrt, NJ. Of A.
W. S. I.angford, |. G.. I'd. Scholtz,
@. G..
The membership is now eighty
eight and the financial condition of
the lodge very good and all things
point to a prosperous and useful
future for the lodge.