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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

He thought 1t all over many times. and
the next night he ran across one of the
N8uys who had been in the game.
Come up to my ROOM. said Lane;
I've got something l want to show
Y you
The other fellow went along. Lane
look him up to the room. and then
snutting the door. pulled out a re-
yolver and said he wanted to know
omething. The other guy put up a
lex when the gun was flashed on him,
nut Lane quickly made himself under
TODD.
You and your crowd of thieves
vsaid Lane. have got away with my
& pile. That's all right. got the ex-
Il perience. even II did have to pay for
II Now. I'm going to get some of that
money back. You Just sit down and
teach me how to deal cards SO I can
win
The guy sat down, and for twelve
solid hours these two fellers did moth
Ing but shuttle and deal cards. The
slick guy dealt seconds. stacked the
deck In sixteen different ways. marked
4rds as he played them. and in just
put nine times out Of ten he would
Lane completely. Then he began
plain all the tricks. He susrp-
Lanes thumbnail so he could
ark {he cards and filed of the skin of
his thumb SO he could feel the marked
4 cards as they came out of the deck
Lane proved to be an easy gambler,
and when his teacher left him that
night he had learned the manipulation
81 every trick known to the gamblers
b trade. Then he started in to practice
them, and he spent weeks and weeks
In dealing out imaginary hands Of
{ poker. Then he started out to play
q little poker. He didn't have enough
confidence at first to try any of his
games when playing, but he invariably
0Sacticed marking the cards. A good
bier, have been told, can mark
Me big cards in the pack within
Minutes after the first hand is
told me he could beat that
I've him.
and by he started in to deal
Ielf some of the marked cards, and
Invariably won, as he played his
games where he was the only dishon-
Est man. His nerve came with his
sHccess. and in a year or two he was
like veteran. He played like flash
Of lightning, and never aroused sus-
I picion Of his actions. la simply toyed
With the plungers who ran up against
him.
One night he sat = own in game in
khfch g rough lnoking fellow with a
harp nose and sleepy eyes was play
ng. Jim didn't pay much attention
% him. but he was playing with Dopey
Jack Hale, There were several young
Frisco fellows In the game. Jim start
4 IN to play in his usual manner. The
rst king that he got iii his hand was
he king OF diamondr. and he imme-
lately punched the sharp corner OF
Il thImbnail into both ends Of the
III The very next hand the deaf
me around to Jim. He shufled ana
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
Married nr,de.ma,ds.

Married best men and ushers have
for some time been a feature of fash
ionable weddings; within the last year
there have been several instances
where the brides attendants have been
married, says the New York Evening
Sun. Instead of a maid of honor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

years ago. supplied the bath of the
beautiful Lady Rosamond. the favorite
OF King Henry ii. The story of Fair
Rosamond and Fair Rosamond's Well
is one that the fox around Blenheim
palace are never tired of repeating, and
1t is pretty, though pathetic tale.
King Henry IL. lived in Woodstock
palace with Queen Eleanor, his wife,
MAo, though queen of England, vas
never queen of his heart. Henry loved
Rosamond, the daughter of Earl Cliff
ford, and to have her near him, he
had built for her in the forest sur
rounding the palace tiny hqXse, over
which the vines and shrub2 ,were
trained to grow, till, in tim S&id
{ and the king named =
F@-r Rosamond's Bower, WI sss
bower, and reached bMszT "a X
which also were hidd
1overgroNa~ shrubberj
spring of crystal wi5aFs q d!
into pool, used by lady Rossmop6
for her morpiAsss~path. 81.
From one of the rooms in his palace
the king had, dug out an underground
passage, through which he could go
part of the way to the retreat of Rosa
mond. From the underground passage
he emerged into the forest, and
through the maze from the passage to
the bower, Rosamond had twined
sllken thread in and out among the
trees SO that her guilty lover might
thus be guided to her abode. So years
passed till one day Queen Eleanor dis
covered the underground passage, and
determined to go exploring through
the forest for rival she had some
times suspected, though never found.
AT the end of the passage she STUN
bled upon the silken thread, and, fol-
lowing it, made her way to the de-
PRAYED RosaEonds bower, taking with
her a cup OF poisoned wine and dag
ger. Rosamond, running forth to meet
her king, faced an angry queen in
stead.
Choose which way to diet" cried
Queen Eleanor, holding out the pois-
oned cup and the dagger. and Rosa-
mond, fairest of all the daughters OF
England, and beloved of the king,
drank the poisoned wine. Then the
queen departed, and King Henry, fol-
lowing again the silken thread, came
upon fair Rosamond, dead among the
flowers, a wreath of roses on her head
the wreath with which he had
crowned her, and the kings heart was
broken.
The underground passage has disap-
peared, and the bower of fair Rosa
mond is centuries gone, but the we'll
is still there. Conseulo, duchess of
Marlborough, heard this story when
she went there. and has since had ell
her water brought from the well.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
Friendly Advice.

Buff-I'd have you know. sir, that
Pm self-made man. Gruff- Well.
I'm sorry for you; but keep it dark
and don't worry, and perhaps you'll
get along all right.-Chicago News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Hardly the Answ-r she Exreeted.
Landlady- Isn't this q good chicken I
BoarderIt may have been good
chicken morally. but physically It was
q wreck. Stray Stories
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
MES LOSS or NERVE.

i 4 T..
b Lane is in town. hear" said
title man with the scrubby beard
threw down winning king full
raked In the stack of chips from
middle Of the table.
Who's he?" asked man across the
=.
Jim Lane" answered the first
Rker. was the nerviest and best
lbler In all probability who ever
liked deck of cards in this great
glorious poker-playing country.
knows every trick that was ever
ayed with cards and can work those
(me tricks better than any other man
ever raw or heard of. I don't mean
eight-of-hands tricks. mean the reg
lar professional gamblers tricks, the
tricks that are played to win money
Eishonestly. He must be 35 years old
he's day, but you wouldn't think 1t
q you were to put your eyes on him.
Hes got a little, thin, boyish face, and
q light mustache that will never grow
|any larger than 1t is. and altogether
Re has about the most innocent ap-
France you would strike from New
to Frisco. I've crossed the con-
by stages, winning my car fare
ll1e great American game, and l.
yer saw his equal in the lamb-like
Innocent way. But, oh, how that little
Fellow has fooled the best of them! In
pct, l think he was only caught at the
anne once. and then the man who
taught him didn't dare to squeal be-
cause he was working the same identi-
cal game. Jack Hale, who was known
all over the west as Dopey Hale,
caught him. At that game Jim Lane
lost his nerve. He never got 1t back.
either.
Lane was natural born gambler.
He couldn't keep away from the cards,
35ust the same as an opium fiend hangs
onto his dope. It's a disease. An old
uncle down in San Bernardino county
had died, and the bulk of his fair-sized
Pile went to JIM The young fellow
started in to spend 1t right and left.
Until he struck stiff poker game at
pc old Fleming house in Frisco one
light. There were lot Of slick guys
the game. and they let the young
chap win just enough the first night
30 get the fever in his blood;. the next
might they made his pile look sick, and
the rest of the week they kept him
busy writing out checks to square him
self. Then the gang who feeced him
left town.
IA bartender in the house tipped
him off one night as to the character
OF the people who had got into his roll.
He went home and thought it all over.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

effect in front is absolutely necessary
in this seasons modes. The skirts
should have fitted yoke at the top.
The chemise Is orange taffeta. with
accordion plated ruffie. decorated by an
Egyptian design in black and white
silk braid over the surface and along
the edge.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
FOR HOME AND WOMEN
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.

Matron's Gown-The Straight Front
Lighting tho Drawing Room-Married
bridesmaids - a Novelty in Modern
Weddings.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
Already In cu.toay.

Clancy-Is he foightin' fer the GUS
tody of his children? .Casey-No; the
police have alriddy attinded to that
Kansas City Independent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

pleating at the sides of the skirt is re-
peated again at the back. The belt.
like every belt this season, is shaped,
curving very deeply in front, and when
worn with the new straight front cor
sets, gives a stout figure modish and
graceful figure.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Young Mother-I can't imagine what
makes the baby cry SO.
Young Father-rll bet he heard me
say managed to get little sleep last
night Chicago News
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
R.tort cou,teou.

No man with any sense at all wonld
approve of your actions, Is said tho an
Cry husband. Eut. my DEAR" calmly
inquired his better half, how do YOU
know what q man with any .aenan.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

OF black satin with lavender panne
velvet bands stitched about the edges
with black and worked with black
French knots. The yoke and sleeves
are of black silk Spanish lace over
lavender, with black velvet collar
top. heavily stitched The peculiar
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
A BRIDE IN A BOTTLE.

Pope county ,one of the southernmost
counties of Illinois, furnishes one OF
the most romantic marriages in the
sssnals OF Egypt" Less than year
EAo Miss Nettie Clark, winsome girl
$ss. in company with a school COM
soHt the samA age, prepared
) skiing thanthe aainiuap-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Faulty faultless. icicly regular.
splendidly null. dead perfection; no
more. Tennyson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

He thought 1t all over many times, aud
the next night he ran across one of the
guys who had been in the game.
Come up to my ROOM said Lane;
I've got something l want to show
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
orportuuc Sug gestlon.

Golden Globe; Without a suggestion
from anyone, we now propose that Gov.
Orman, who wil be the last democratic
Governor that Colorado will see, shall
give to Gen. GeoIgc West, the veteran
editor Of the Transcript, one of the best
appointments in his power to hand out.
Gen. West has fought for the democratic
party for forty years on this goal. He
is yet in possession Of sound health and
vigor, and he deserves some reward, If
the leading democrats Of jefferson
county do not unite and demand this
reward for Gen. West, they are lacking
in garttude and good judgment. We
say frankly that such recognition would
give the Globe pleasure TO see.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
nnlstnn crcrI. E,sc1roir.

Thomas f.. Tucker has orded the con-
struction Of II storage reservoir about
live miles north Of Golden says Sundays
Rocky Mountain News. The position
occupied is a natural basin, surrounded
by low hills and in general form cor
responds to the shape OF soup bowl.
When completed it will hold about 1000
'acrc fcct' Of water for use of the sur
rounding country Tho surveys were
mado and plans prepnrded by Il. l., Rog-
ers, civil engineer OF Denver. While
iron and stone will enter into tho con.
struction, the great mass Of material
will be earthwork, Of which there will be
about 100000 cubic yards. The reser-
yor will be supplied from the Ralston
creek,
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Accid.mtto Fred johnson.

Georgetown Courier: Fred S. John
son, formerly of Georgetown, superin
tendent of the Hull City placer Cripple
Creek, net with possible fatal accident
last Saturday. 1t appears he was at the
second level when he sigualed for the
cage, and then sgnaled to be dropped
to the fifth level. At the fourth level
the chairs were out and cage came to
sudden stop. Tho shock was sufficient
to break Mr.. ,Johusor's right leg aud
bruise him severely. and it is feared that
he was injured internally.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
RULES FOR HORSE TRADERS.
Memphis Men Who Could Give David
Hnrum Points on the business.

David Harum was good horse trad
er, but a recent transaction in horse
flesh which was made ty l. well known
Memphian shows that there are others
who know how to get the long end of
horse trade. Several weeks ago this
Memphis man saw a fine buggy horse
which he thought he wanted. He To-
Gated the owner and asked the price.
"One fifty" was the reply. After look
ing the animal over closel, and trying
her speed he concluded 1t was a good
trade and without more ado wrote n
check for the amount. The next day
he found that the mare was as blind as
q bat, but this did not hinder her speed
or detract from her general appear
ance. lie drove the animal for several
weeks and succeeded in attracting the
admiration of another lover of horse
flesh, who made n proposal to purchase.
Well said the Memphian, ~ gave
one fifty for her, but | will let you have
her for one siXty-dve."
The prospective owner looked the an
; imal over and concluded he had a bar
gain. He paid over the money and
took the mare. When the animal was
Embarrassed, the first thing she did
was to run against post and then by
way of emphasizing the fact that she
was blind fell over Il barrel The next
day the buyer came back to the Mem
phian with blood in his eye.
Colonel, you know that mare you
sold me-" he began. well, she's stone
blind"
Il know It," replied the colonel, with
an easy air.
You didn't say anything to me about
it," said the purchaser, his face red
dening with anger
well, III tell you" replied the colo
mel. that fellow who sold her to me
didn't tell me about it, and just CON
cluded that he didn't want it known"
The new owner took his medicine
and is now on the lookout for friend
on whom he can even things-A1em.
phis Commercial.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Historic Gambling House Burned.

A LIE d lille press telegram to the Dea-
yer Evening Post under date of Nov
ember %, states that FIRE broke out in
the rear of the Texas houae on Harrison
avenue between Second and Third
streets at noon to-day. The fire depart
ment promptly responded and soon had
the fire under control The damage will
amount'to about $1,000,
The Texas house was opened in the
spring of 1879, by Hou- tan q Chap
man of Dallas, Texas, aud was one Of
the famous gambling resorts of the West
The upstairs of the building was arrang-
ed for pri,at club rooms and in the par.
ors the furniture and filings were the
har dsomest that money could buy = t that
time. The art collec' ion, which includ-
ed the works of some of the most cele-
brated painters of the day, was visited
by thousands. 1t cost Houstan IL Chap
man more than Sl50,000 to open the
doors and on the night of the opening
they rendered their friends IA banquet
that cost thousands of dollars. The
men who part"ok of the repast repre-
sented 5lI5,o0o,o0O in capital. The ban
quct was considered the finest ever Civ
en- in the West up to that time.
Hustan Il Chapman sold the ,lace iu
1881 to Bailey Youngson and took with
them most of the art treasures. After
year Iopngson went broke, the cause
of his failure being attributed to the
killing of Mart Duggan, who was the
second marshal that l. advi1 e ever had,
and n fearless officer. OF recent Years
the house has been useI iur saloon pu
poses.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Great Men.

The Present generation has Red of
The great Men that Have Passed and
gone. Look what great man Chriss
was when he Discovered Columbus. no
you mean Christifer Columbus that Dis
covered America whu Discovered Co.
lumbus. ohio. speaking about Great
People. @ Back There the time That
MONA had that keno Room time of High
Waters
no you Have Reference to the ark
Well he called it an ark to keep The
Paliece away, They Bothered him so
Well now We will go Back furtho 90
Back t. adam & Eva. Do you Remem-
ber Thos great People. you must of Read
of them
you Have Red about The Time adam
put Eve over the fence tS Boosted Eve
up The Tree. She Stole The APPLE adam
Eat it aud give Poor Eve the Core.
When That is What started This Re-
form. We have to Day We have great
Men to Day Il Tue Conclave of the Com
bined Learned and great Men after ar.
gument Pro * Con it Was unanamosly
agreed That the chicago Milwaukee d
St Poul Rail Road is the most Thor
oughly Equipped R. Il. in the World.
Their Magnificent Sleeping Cars 10 feet
Long and none Wreckable. Built of
Steal and Their Pail ,ce Dining Cars are
Sapciror to all Therr Trains are The
Best most Elegantly furnished Mr. II. C.
Wagner Trnvling Passenger is here to
Day. and What. lie Says We will Sab.
stanciale us we Have been over the Syl-
ten.
The pioneer Limited" is unique in
that when it staams out of Chicago it is
probably the only train in the world that
carries in one train all the equipments
known to the travelling public. 1t has
buffet library smoking car, private COM
partment sleepers, regular sleepers, par
lor car, dining car and coaches. "Like
great ocean liner en- r)ute.' The Oma-
ha, Sioux City, Des Moines pnd Chicago
Express is another pa,atial train. "The
Copper Country Limited" via Green
Bay and Iron Mountain to the Lake Su-
perior copper ccnters, won popularity
from its start. This like all main line
trains on the st. Paul road is lighted
throughout 10y electricity. The Kansas
City, Excelsior Springs, Cedar Rapids
and Chicago Express, the sportsman's
trains to the fishing and hunting gronnd
of the north, the daylight trains between
Minneapolis and Chicago, the express
service TO Waukesha. Orrnomowoc and
tle Nclis uf Wisconsin, the trains thro'
Minnesota, the Dakoias and Iowa are all
good trains, an evolution from the train
of February %, 1851. To ride on these
trains rs they speed across the country
is reiuvenatiug and iuvigorating. For
Information address j. q. Preston, gem
erul agent, Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
She Felt Sure,

"Your husband has a heap to say
about how the county shall be rum"
said the neighbor. 81 reckon he takes
hisself fur purity smart man"
II reckon he does said Mrs. Corn
tossel. But don't low he's ever goin
to set the world on fire"
mo, not if he has to git out hisself
an chop the wood fur kindlin to start
the blaze Washington Star.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Stamp Tax to Go.

a Washington press telegram of Nov
ember "A, says the sub committee OF
Republican members of the ways
and means committee held a short ses-
sion to-day and ajourned until Monday.
The sub committee has not yet complet-
ed the draft of the bill, but is making
progress.
1t is understood that in addition to
reductions heretofore mentioned the in
crease of 60 cents per thousand on ci.
gars will be removed: also that the stamp
taxes on steamship tickets will be taken
off, because the revenue received does
not Justify the difficulties of collection,
Members Of the committee have been
asked to remove the stamp taxes on for
eign bills Of exchange and of landing,
and it is possible that that matter may
b. op med. lhe. tax on parl1r car chairs
and sleeping begths will remain,
The most important changes in tie
present law will he schedule B, which
practically will be wiped out and which
includes medicines and propriety ar
ticles. The tax also probably will be r, =
moved from conveyances, mortgages, etc.
these, with the adjustment of taxes on
express receipts, telegrams, bank cheeks
aud some other stamp taxes, will it is
said, secure the reduction of S3O,OOOOOO,
which is the amount agreed upon by the
treasury officials aud the committee,
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Was There Ever Any Other Kind.

I'm going to be proud of that small
boy of mine one of these days" he cx-
claimed earnestly.
''Is he talcnted?"
"No. He's going TO he business
man. told him last week that If he'd
be a good boy ia take him to the cir
Gus. Instead of taking me right up he
thought the proposition over for n min
ute and then asked me If thought it
was . good circus" Washington Star
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

Patrons OF Joseph Dennis Market this
city, should leave their orders for n
Thanksgiving turkey, chickens, fresh
oysters etc, early in order to have their
pick from the large assortment that he
will receive. His market will close at
noon on Thanksgiving. Patrons should
member this and act accordingly.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
S:e was the CaSs.

The census taker rang the bell at the
house of General Underthum. The
generals wife responded.
"Who is the head OF this house, mad
am?' asked the ceNsus man.
~ am" said she promptly.
"Apd-ev-have you any profession
or occupatiou:"
'Wcll, you can put me down as n
general manager" er."-Phlladelphla Press.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
No Delinquency There.

"Arc you not bothered here some
tines" inquired the truant officer,
with delinquent children"
NO" flcrccly replied the jnnitor of
the apartment house. eve are both
cred with redundant chlldrenw-Chica-
70 Tribune.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Questions worth Considering.

"Percy, give me $40. l want TO 30 to
that money saving bric-a-brac sale"
Dear me, Molly, what makes you
always want to help the merchants
save money? Why don't you stay ut
home occasionally and help me save
ltT-Chicngo kccord.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
No Wisdom From Experience.

The topper smiled sadly. "lcs; evil
IDENTIFY Care killed the cat and Of course
has more lives than the cat. l have
drowned any number Of cats, but find
cannot drown Care. However, there's
nothing like ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Herald.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Valuable.

"Did leave pocketbook in here?'
81 think not, madam. Did it contain
anything of value?"
value! 1t had in it my greatgrand-
fathers recipe for making excellent
whitewash at n cost of only cents
gallon!'-Indianapol Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

Nothing is more appreciated than
something nice in furniture for Christ
mas. The largest and best assortment Of
fancy rockers, ladies desks, parlor tables,
etc, Just in at Andcrsons
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Henry w, I:lgIer Dead

Henry w. Brigler, the man who made
the first record OF the great California
god discovery in 1913. He died at 81.
George, Utah, November y, Of pncu-
monia. He was about 10 yelrs of age.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

Carpets.
We have over 80 patterns. Prices are
right. II. Richards, & Co.
The New Gilpin.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Worthy of Consideration.

Our system is one that enables us to
make low prices to our customers and
always give them fresh goods, two things
worthy of your consideration.
Philips, EBLI & Co.,
Lawrence street, Central City.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
New England Srend.

Something new and palatable to all
Baked every day at the Union and Black
Hawk bakeries.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
JOHN II. MARTIN.
a Colorado Pioneer Enters Rest Last rri-
day Afternoon

John III. Martin. n - pioneer OF Colo
died ut his residence, 1858 Stout Street
Denver, the afternoon Of November -
He was "a years of age. His death was
the result OF n cold contracted when n
member of tho cnnavassing committee
for the Galveston sufferers.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29

For all fresh cuts or wounds either on
the human subject or on animals, Bal
lard's Snow Liniment is excellent: while
for corn huskers sprained wrists, barb
wire cuts and sores on working horses, it
a mot be too highly commended. Price,
- and 30 cents. Black Hawk pharmacy.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
ForThe Choicest Fresh Fruits

For The Choicest Fresh Fruits
Vegetables, trrnips, chickens, selec
oysters, cultivated cranberries, and
nicnacs, call on the Mueller Commission
company, who will supply your family
wants.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-29
Hailed Down.

"What was that message the ameer
Of Afghanistan sent to EnglandT"
"well. briefly. 1t was. Come carly
and avoid the Russ" - Philadelphia
Press. l..-p..... ...sur,..------,