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Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30
K,ondike King Honored

Alex. Mcdonald, who seven years
ago was one of the best known work
ing miners of Aspen, Colorado, has had
signal honors conferred on him at
Dawson City, in the Klondille.
A few weeks ago Mr.. Mcdonald was
made knight of st. Gregory by author
ity of special letter from the Pope
Mrs. Mcdonald, kneeling beside him
before the chancel railing of st. Ma
ry's church, pinned the insignia of the
order upon his breast. The presenta-
ton was made by Rev. Father Cen
dreau, who secured this signal honor
for the Klondike gold miner after long
correspondence with Rome, in the
course of which he pointed out Mr..
McDonald's generous benefactions to
the church at Dawson. The ceremony
of presentation was the most largely
attended of any service ever held in
the Nlondike.
Mr.. Mcdonald is the richest miner in
the KlOndike. His wealth is estimat-
ed at $5,OOO,OOO, and he is commonly
known as the liking of the Klondike.'
Prior to six years ago he was a worker
in the mines of Aspen. Then he left
Colorado to seek his fortune in the far
North. He was working at the Tread
well mine in Alaska when the first
klondike excitement broke out and
was among the first to locate claims
on Eldorado and Bonanza creeks. Az
ter striking it rich he founded the
Dawson hospital during the winter of
1898, and also gave $4,000 in gold
dust and nuggets toward building st.
Mary's Catholic church.
The decoration of st. Gregory has
been previously conferred upon only
two other Canadians. former Prime
Minister MERCER and former Governor
Chapleau, both of Quebec.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

seph Gilpin, with his wife, Hannah
Glover. and his two small children.
emigrated to America from England,
and settled in Birmingham. Chester
county, Pa. Joseph was a Quaker, and
the persecution of the Friends in Eng
land led him to seek another country.
With his family, he landed at New
Castle and set out afoot through the
forests for their new home-then a
wilderness. Reaching their tract of
land one of Joseph's first considera-
tions was to provide temporary shell
ter for his family. To accomplish this
he constructed cave by the side OF
rock. In it they continued to live for
a considerable time. The first house
he built was burned. In 1870 he built
another, "Kentmere," which is still
standing. 1t was at this same farm
house Gen. Howe made his headquar-
ters after the battle of Brandywine.
Joseph Gilpin was sole agent and
Friend in settling all of one township
in Chester county.-Chicago Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30
HIS CAR FARE CANE.
Senator Jones In Never without Nickel
OF Recent Years.

Probably the most extraordinary
cane in this country is one of goodly
proportions carried by Senator Jones,
the Nevada millionaire, and the reason
he clings to it as tenaciously as he
does is quite unique.
Many years ago Senator JONES' then
president of bank in San Francisco,
started to ride home on street car.
When the conductor came around for
the fare Mr.. Jones discovered that he
was without cent. He got off and
walked back to the bank, where he Sc
cured n handful of change. Il wish
had walking stick that would hold
100 nickels." he said, ''and then thing
like this would not occur"
This remark was repeated in the pres
ence of Judge Goodwin of Salt Lake
City, who started subscription to pur-
chase the nickel-holding cane. A very
handsome walking stick of ebony,
with heavy gold head. was procured.
and the inside was followed out and
100 nickels placed therein. The cane
was later sent to Washington, where
Mr.. Jones happened to be staying. and
he carries it with him to this day.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30
NAY sANlsH THE SIDE SADDLE.
Movement to Form woman's Cross Saddle
Riding Club In Chicago.

Chicago club and society women are
not to be outdone by Bostonians and
New Workers.. A movement has been
started in that city to organize a
.Woman's Cross Saddle Riding Club"
The prime mover is Mrs. Il. T.. Steele,
manager of the woman's department of
the Mutual Life Insurance Company.
ut is such an improvement over the
Did fashion," said Mrs. Steele TO re-
porter, that l am certain it will be
adopted by all of the women horse
lovers in Chicago. The movement is
sure to be popular, for it is so thor
oughly practicable. 1t rests with the
men entirely, however. If they ap-
prove the road will be easy. There are
hundreds of women in Chicago who
would like to ride cross saddle now,
but they are afraid to because of the
universal prejudice against it. There
are many who can't ride side saddle for
physical reasons who could and would
be glad to ride cross saddle"
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30
GiIpin Manor Is Historic.

On the bank of the Big Elk, about
one mile north of the town of Elkton.
Cecil county, Maryland, in a part of
the original tract of Belleconnell, and
almost hidden in park of trees, is the
historic old homestead. "Gilpin Man
or" where for generations have lived
the descendants of Samuel Gilpin,
founder of the Cecil branch of one OF
the Oldest and most aristocratic fami-
lies in America, whose long line OF dis
tinguished ancestors dates back to the
year 1900. The mansion house Is of
stone, large and spacious. The arched
doorway of the main entrance, fash
ioned after kentmere hall, one OF the
ancestral homes of the Gilpins in Eng
land. is an attractive feature. Built in
1740 and remodeled In later years, 1t
stands today fair and finely preserV-
ed type of the architecture of the colo
NAL period. Stands also as reminder
of the good old days of open house,
when the latch-strinF hung outside
The grounds surrounding the house
carefully laid out many years ago. re-
tain much of their former beauty. The
trees and shrubbery bear evidence of
great age Leading down from It is
the staircase, undoubtedly concealing
mysterious panels" to the cellar,
which II one had but the courage to
penetrate further. would disclose the
usual underground passage ways. on
the whole, "Gilpin Manor" is most pic
turesque, most romantic, overlooking
on the one side the Big Elk. on anoth-
er the last resting place" OF departed
ancestors. for "Gilpin Manor" has its
family burying ground, guarded by
solid granite walls. It's mounds marked
by substantial gravestones bearing odd
inscriptions. many of which came
from England. In the year 1896 Jo-
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30
Carnegie's big Trees.

On the grounds around his new man.
sion ut Fifth avenue and Ninetieth
street, in New York. Andrew Carnegie
has set out Il grove of large trees.
some of which are seventeen inches in
diameter. Among the twenty-nine
trees moved are twelve sugar naples.
three elms. five poplars and one silver
leafed maple. Landscape garden
ers say these trees are the largest ever
transplanted. They were brought on
large trucks from the borderlands of
Connecticut, having been carefully up
rooted by machinery that preserves
the tibrous roots and also protects the
branches and twigs from the slightest
injury. One tree. with the earth at
tached, weighed sixteen tons, and the
branches of one elm spread thirty feet.
All are coming into leaf with no indi-
cation of impaired vigOr. Mr.. Car
negie's orders were to spare no eX-
pense to insure the utmost care.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30
Fishing with a steam Pump.

What might be considered the TAX
ing of an undue advantage of the
fishes, as well as the running of the
fishing business, is a new method Of
fishing reported by Cosmos (Paris).
and translated for the Literary Digest.
The editor says: Monsieu Mercier of
st. Aubin du Coudrait describes one Of
the most singular fishing devices i'm
aginable Although extremely simple
the system is revolutionary. 1t was
discovered by chance. A pond on the
farm of La Marlequette, bordered by
rocky shores, was last year drained by
the aid of a steam pump. Each stroke
of the piston drew up twenty-five gal
Ions of water, and the pond was
emptied in a few hours; and not only
was the water drawn off, but all the
fishes also were transferred to a new
element This was revolution. The
owners of ponds in the neighborhood
followed suit. and the proprietors of
the pump is making specially of this
sort of work. He lets one of his
pumps, modified for the purpose. The
peasants of the region call 1t the
"hSh pump. East stroke ol tne pisIoh
brings up torrent of water, in which
are fish and crawfish. together with
mud and debris. A sort of metal
basket receives the whole. The water
and slime exude. while boy collects
the fish and sorts them according to
species and weight. Recently one
pond OF several acres was cleared Of
fish at an expense or thirty-six francs.
or seven dollars and twenty cents.
The process is ingenious. but as one
cannot have the fish and eat them also
such rapid consumption must lead to
equally rapid determination.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30
with Pipe and Book.

With Pipe and Book, at close of day,
o, what is sweeter, mortal. say,
1t matters not what book on knee,
Old lsaak or the Odyssey,
1t matters not meerschaum or clay.
And though ones eyes will dream
astray,
And lips forget to sue or sway,
1t is enough to merely be,
With Pipe and Book.
What though our modern skies be
gray,
AS bards aver. | will not pray
For Soothing Death to succor me,
But ask thus much, o Fate, of thee
little longer here to stay
With Pipe and Book.
Richard lie Gallienne.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30
Musical Taste of Monkeys.

Now that Professor Garner is in
structing us in the language of mon
keys, 1t becomes a matter of family
interest, as it were, to note any Pc
culiarities of development in the ami
mails from which the evolutionist5
maintain that the human race de-
scended, or. more properly speaking,
assembled 1t may be classed with the
study of genealogy. The author Of
Studies in Corsica" touches on mon
key music in speaking of the bagpipe.
The well-known boast of patriotic
Scotchmen that the bagpipe is sacred
to Scotland, and speaking a language
which only Scotchmen feel, is as sight
in foundation as it is dubious in i'm
port In syria, in Persia, in Afghan
istan and India, in fact throughout
the south of both Europe and Asia,
the bagpipe is known and is enthu-
siastically cultivated. In India, If l
may believe some soldier friends, the
pipes attached to the Highland Aegi-
ments are far more enjoyed 0y the
native population than the best brass
bands of other battalions. Nay, SO
much akin to our original nature is
the dulcet music of the simple bag
pipe that it is the one sort of music
which stirs the monkeys. For, ac-
cording to the testimony Of the same
officers. the Indian monkeys, although
unmoved by bands, are so powerfully
fascinated by the Scottish pibroch
that when a detachment of Highland
ers is marching to the pipes, and
when the roadway traversed is lined
with trees, the monkeys will follow
the troops with signs of delight,
scrambling after them from tree to
tree From facts such as these one
cannot doubt that the bagpipe is one
of our Oldest instruments.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30
Both wive. satisfied.

John Olive, a Kansas City carpenter.
has Just closed deal which Will save
him from prosecution for bigamy. 1t
was all arranged at dinner which he
gave in honor of his two wives, who
met to listen to a proposition their
Joint husband had to make. Olive liv-
ed in Kansas City for many years with
his wife and five children. A year ago
he went to Olathe, Kan, and married
Miss Jennie Collins. whom he took to
Kansas City, and established in new
home. He kept the wives apart sue
cessfully for some time, but three
weeks ago he became alarmed and
went to indianapolis. Wife No, 2 set
up an investigation. located wife No. l
and swore out n warrant for the hus-
band. Olive heard of 1t and returned
to face the wives and the warrant. He
invited both women to dine with him
and laid before them this proposition:
Wife No 1 to get a divorce from him
on his promise to find her an accept
able husband; wife No. to drop tho
bgamy proceedings and to become
Mrs. Olive legally when wife No. got
her divorce. The proposition was ac-
cepted and the divorce suit has been
brought. the blgamy prosecution has
also been dropped. and 1t Is said that
an acceptable husband for Mrs Olive
No Ian old soldier with a pension
has been found.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30
Elimination of Absurd Customs.

Only little while ago the japanese
people regarded their sovereign as sa-
cred, because he was the direct de-
scendant of the gods. The Mikado was
considered Just as much the Son of
Heaven" as is the Chinese Emperor.
Since superstitions of this kind, which
are received by inheritance and rooted
in the minds of the common people,
are most difficult to eradicate, it is
greatly to Japan's credit that she has
thrown off the shackles of such pre-
historic ideas and practically adopted
in few years the present day atti-
tude of the west toward royalty. Still
1t is natural that the Emperor of ia
pan should still be regarded with the
greatest reverence by his subjects. 1t
is only recently that they have been
allowed to see his face. Up to the
time of the restoration, in 1868, if he
ever went outside of his palace
grounds in Kioto he was carried in
closed cart drawn by a bull. Even the
throne was surrounded by curtains.
To within few years ago nobody was
allowed to look out of the upper win
dow of "a house while the Emperor
passed, because it was not meant that
enc of the Emperor's subjects should
be above his lord. When the Japanese
Emperor goes anywhere on the rail
road on his special train. as a few
months ago, when he Travelled from
Toxic to Kobe to be present at the
naval maneuvers, the way is almost
entirely lined with soldiers. police,
school children, marshalled by their
teachers, and throngs of the common
people. Army officers of all ranks
appear resplendent in their decorations
and it must be said that few Japan
ese Of any consequence are without
one or more-and the long ranks of
spruce-looking soldiers and police
make a fine showing. Up to within a
few years ago, when the Emperor's
train was on the road no other trains
were allowed to run till it had passed.
1t was considered disrespctful for an
other train to pass the imperial one.
Lately this foolish rule has been done
away with, and trains are supposed 10
run on schedule time Just the same.
AS a matter of fact the imperial train
has the right of way everywhere. and
since the time of its going and COM
ing is arbitrary and may be changed
at any time to suit the caprice of the
sovereign. travel is apt to be preca-
rious when the Emperor is on the road.
The doing away with many of the alb
surd customs founded on long estab-
lished precedent Is due to the Emperor
himself. He it was who first decided
that he would eat with the Empress
and treat her as an equal. On many
occasions he has taken pains to show
that his ideas are more democratic
than those of most of his subjects. OF
course, precedent still means a great
deal, and always will. for Japan is an
oriental country. and everything that
the Emperor does on all occasions is
cut and dried for him beforehand
Utica Globe.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30
Private Mailing Card.

Private Mailing Card with colored
views of scenery on the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul Railway sent on
receipt of ten Q0) cents in stamps.
Address F. A. Miller. General Passen-
ger Agent, Chicago, Ill.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30
IN THE ODD CORNER.
QUEER AND CURIOUS THINGS
AND EVENTS.

Japan Is doing Away with Some Abs urd
Customs. Up to 1868 the Emperor
was Carried In u Closed Cart Drawn
by Bull.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30
PrIntinr IYIfhnut Ink

A company has been formed to control
the process of printing without ink, and
in a short time it is expected that old
methods will be revolutionized. There is
one thing, however, that has resisted all
Innovations; that is, Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. 1t is a wonderful medicine for
dyspepsia, indigestion. bilousness, insom-
MA constipation and nervousness. 1t also
prevents malaria, fever and ague. Try 1t,
and you will not be disappointed.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

Methuselah probably stepped alon,
briskly and threw back his shoulder
when he saw pretty girl of eighty o.
ninety looking at him
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

Just now the cheerful robins note makes
many hearts rejoice
But i would choose that sweeter sound
the young spring chickens voice.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

"Horatius may have held the
bridge" said the discounted house
keeper, but he couldn't have held
Bridget one minute after she made up
her mind to GO"
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

The teachers OF Oklahoma have
given Governor Barnes. of that terri
tory. pair Of driving horses. in recog-
milton of his work for the schools and
colleges of the territory.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

The man who possesses the reddes
nose in certain Kansas town is named
Springwater. Firewater might seem mor'
appropriate.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is constitutional cure. Price, 75c.

Julius-Would YOU like to live your life
over again? Edgar-No: but I'd like to
spend over again all the money I've
spent
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

you know VIII was just crazy to mar
ry met said the young bride. Yes
that's what everybody thinks" replied
her jealous rival
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

He-Thank heaven. never whote you
any love letters. She-Oh. well: they
probably wouldn't have been literary
enough to publish. even II you had.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

First Horse-"What do you suppose
will become of us?" Second Horse-"Oh.
I'm sure ] don't care. After being trad
ed for an automobile I'm ready to die"
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

FITS permanently Cured. ,oh nervousness after
FIRST day of DIR. klines Great Nerve Restorer.
send for FREE S2.OO trial Dottle and treatise
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

The man who weighs his words ism
so apt to give light weight.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

For weakness. stiffness and soreness
in aged people use Wizard Oil. Your
druggist knows this and sells the oil
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

waiter. here's a dollar. Now suggest
n good dinner for me-" Waiter Gn a
serious whisper)-Go to some other res
taurant sir.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

Try Russ Bleaching Blue, the modern
bag blue. makes clothes whittier than snow.
Sold by grocers everywhere.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

Mrs. Oldgirl-I'm so sorry to hear that
your wife died yesterday. Butcher-Yes
1t vas too bad. but haf anodder Won al
reaty vet
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken o. 40
cough cure.-J. w. o'BRIES, 3a2 Third Ave,
N, Minneapolis, MIMI. Jan. G, 1000
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30
HO, FOR OKLAHOMA,

New lands soon to open. BE ready Morgans Manual.
with supplement containing proclamation. map showing
sllotments County seats, etc. 81 supplement Map,
6Oc. Agents Wanted. DICK T. MORGAN, Perry, q. 7.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

The way they make the hoecake-
I'll tell you how they do it
They put the cake upon the foot
And hold the fire to 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrur.
For children teething sofens the gums reduces In
hammation allays pain. wind collie. Csc bottle
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-30

Primley's California Fruit Gum contains
the most delicious qualities of western
fruits.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-01-05

left Fort Dodge to visit sister and
was taken sick enroute- Although
prominent in the public affairs of Iowa.
Captain Yeoman's chief fame was
achieved toward the close of the civil
war as being officer who gave the
information which led to the capture
of Jefferson Davis. the president of the
fallen confederacy. For this valuable
aid to the federal government Captain
Yeoman was complimented by General
James H. Wilson in his report to the
committee on claims of congress. as fol-
lows: 81 trust that Lieutenant Joseph
A o. Woman will receive some recog-
milton of his services, as he was the
only officer who really risked his life.
and believe the information furnished
by him caused the major general to
send out the party that made the ar
rest The report further says:
Shortly after the armistice between
Generals Sherman and Johnston was
ordered to send one regiment to At
lanta to apprehend Davis. I obtained
permission from the major general
commanding the corps to send an Off
Ger and twenty men, disguised in rebel
clothing, to meet Davis, watch and il
possible capture him. This delicate
operation was intrusted to Lieutenant
Joseph A. o. Yeoman, a dashing young
officer of the First Ohio cavalry, of
great intelligence and GOODNESS, and
who was at that time acting as in
spector general of my brigade" w.
B. Washburn, in his report. said:
From the foregoing report it is certain
that the first perfectly reliable infor-
nation in regard to the movements of
Davis was that sent in by Lieutenant
Woman" Captain Yeoman resolved
one-third of the $4,000 awarded the
three officers out of the 100000 appro-
priated for the capture of the rebel
chieftain, and was otherwise compli-
mented by congress for his heroism
in the matter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-01-05

The Cumberland.
At anchor in Hampton Roads we lay,
On board of the Cumberland, sloop
of war,
And at times from the fortress across
the bay,
The alarum of drums swept past,
Or bugle blast
From the camp on the shore
Then far away to the south uprose
A little feather of snow-white smoke,
And We knew that the iron ship of our
foes
Was steadily steering its course
To try the force
OF our ribs of oak
Down upon US heavily runs,
Silent and sullen, the floating fort;
Then comes puff of smoke from her
guns,
And leaps the terrible death,
With fiery breath,
From each open port.
We are not idle, but send her straight
Defiance in full broadside!
AS hail rebounds from roof of slate,
Rebounds our heavier hail
fOm odcn iron scale
Of the monsters hide.
Strike your hag!" the rebel cries,
In his arrogant old plantation strain,
"Never!" our gallant Morris replies;
1t is better to sink than to yield"
And the whole air pealed
With the cheers of our men.
Then, like a kraken huge and black,
She crushed our ribs in her iron
graspi
Down went the Cumberland all
wreck,
With a sudden shudder of death,
And the lannon's breath
For her dying gasp.
Next morn, as the sun rose over the
bay,
Still fioated our flag at the mainmast
head,
Lord, how beautiful was thy day!
Every watt of the air
Was whisper of prayer
Or dirge for the dead.
Ho! brave hearts that went down in
the seas,
Ye are at peace in the troubled
streami
Ho! brave land! with hearts like these,
Thy flag that is rent in twain
Shall be one again,
And without a seam,
-Longfellow.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-01-05

SILVER-SPANGLED HAMBURG HEN.
than others. and by careful selection
from year to year of the birds which
lay the largest eggs this defect may be
remedied and the size of the eggs i'm
proved
The Silver-spangled Hamburg is,
perhaps, the most beautiful as we'll as
the most popular variety of the Ham
burgs- Their proud carriage, royal
decoration and graceful and symmetri-
cal forms command attention when
ever seen. Breeders of Hamburgs uni
versally adopt the following as a
standard for the breed: Comb square
at front, tapering nicely into a long
spike, full of points by no means plain,
firmly and evenly set on the head;
face red; earlobes moderate size, round
as possible and clear white; legs leaden
blue; carriage graceful; plumage very
profuSe. Color-Cocks, Silver-spangled:
Clear, silvery white ground, every
feather tipped or spangled, the breast
as bold as possible. but showing the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-01-05
good many men are afraid Of pub


Hamburss are in the front ranks of
egg producers and are in general ap-
pearance 4luch like Laghorns There
are SIX varieties of Hamburgs-the
Golden spangled. Silver spangled.
Golden pfnciled, Silver-penciled. Black
and While. They are all very pretty
birds and seldom fail to prove attrac-
tive and profitable to the average
breeder and fancier. Hamburgs are
economical fowls to keep; besides be-
ing light eaters and great foragers,
they are prolific layers and non-sitters.
The ofly thing against them is the
smallness of their eggs They lay a
pretty. white-shelled egg. but smaller
in size than those of the Leghorn.
There are some which lay larger eggs