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Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15

Washington dispatch: The United
States Navy Department, like that of
: France and Great Britain, is expert
menting with submarine boats.
A few weeks ago Simon Lake sub
mtted to the Navy Department care
tally worked out plans for submarine
boats Of three orders; small kind that
could be carried by a battleship and
used as picket boat, larger type for
coast defense work and a still larger
order for cruising purposes, having a
radius of action of thousands of miles.
The result of Mr.. Lakes interview with
the board of construction will be the
building of boat of the coast defense
type to be tried in competition with the
submarine boats now building for this
government; and if this boat accom-
plish nothing more than Mr.. Lake has
already realized in his Argonaut. built
two years ago, it will be much more
effective military instrument than the
present boats Of the Holland design.
whose subaQueous work is substantial
ly limited to a series of plunges of no
inconsiderable uncertainty.
The Argonaut was designed to travel
along on the bottom, the boat resting
upon three massive wheels of cast iron,
the single one at the stern acting as a
rudder 1t made numerous descents on
Its way down the Chesapeake and trav-
eled over all kinds of bottom, some Of
which was so soft that the divers would
sink nearly up to their waists when
leaving the boat. Other bottoms were
found to consist of hard sand, on which
the wheels made no impression. 1t was
run up hill and down dale and across
dredged channels, and at all times it
was found that it could be readily
maintained SO nearly buoyant that
these gradual ascents and descents
made no perceptible difference in the
power required to propel it, 1t was
found that 1t would mount over any OBJ
stacle over which it could get it's bow,
for the boats pressure upon the bot
tom could be regulated to the matter
either of one pound or twice as many
tons as the occasion and currents
might require.
The feature about the boat that made
the greatest appeal to the popular mind
was the diving chamber. 1t was in
there, air-locked off from the rest of
the craft, that the air pressure was
gradually increased until it equaled the
pressure of the water without. Then
Mr.. Lake would unfasten the big iron
door in the floor and let it drop out
ward, while the water would rise near
ly to the flooring and then subside
quietly to level with the manhole rim.
Out below the diver would pass, the
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15

shore. 1t is not generally known, but
it is possible to keep within soundings
of $50 feet. the maximum diving depth
Of the boat, off our coast at distances
of from fifteen to seventy-five miles.
With an advance guard of pickets like
these, 1t would be possible to establish
the most effective of blockades with
the minimum of expense and effort. To
connect with the cable the boat by
close bearings would locate the spot.
lower its two anchors, and slowly
draw itself down to the junction box,
The diver would then go out, complete
the circuit, and communication could
at once be held with the shore. By
rising to the surface just so the ar
mored sighting-hood were clear, the
boat could observe every movement of
the enemy until well up, directing the
station ashore as to the speed and COM
pass bearing of the approaching foe.
and then, If discovered, sink comletrly
out of sight in three seconds. Should
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15

practicability of this, although 1t Is not
free for publication. 1t is only nece9-
sary for any one who has been out to
sea at all to recall the difficulty of
picking up that is, catching sight
of, a good big can buoy, the position
of which is known, to conceive of
the task of sighting the armored
hood of one of Mr.. Lakes boats
even without its Disgusting feature. 1t
would be hard job to catch fair
glimpse of the boat with all its deck
house out of water: and that Is the
condition in which it would be able to
do a large share of advance scout work.
For scout work it is intended to have
stations well off the coast to which the
boats could repair, and by making con-
nection with telegraphic cables sunk
there communicate at once to the
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15
Tho Emperor Was Polite.

A woman who is of high social dis
tinction in America was presented to
the kaiser at some dinner that was
not attended with royal state. She was
talking to him when she was offered
a famous German salad. 1t was hand
ed on her right and the kaiser was on
her left. which put her In predlca-
ment. She did not dare turn her face
from tho emperor to help herself to
the salad. The situation was too much
for her. The emperor, seeing the con-
dition at glance. looked at her for
an instant and laughed. as he said:
"A kaiser can wait. but n salad can
not"
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15
TITO Pacific Cables.

BY vote of $50 to "A the British
House Of Commons has adopted res
olution authorizing the expenditure of
$4,000, 900 on the British Pacific cable.
With the amounts pledged by the col
onies this insures the success of the
enterprise. Meanwhile we are still
discussing the question whether the
American Pacific cable, If we ever get
1t, shall belong to the government of
the United States or shall be paid for
by the government and presented to a
corporation. Probably we shall still
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15
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bottom, If the water were clear, plainly
In sight, while big-eyed, inquisitive fish
would look up into the brightly lighted
chamber. 1t was all SO much like Jules
Verne's famous story, and yet it was
true.
The boat which Mr.. Lake is now
contracting to build will have all of
the desirable features of his earlier
boat bettered, and with some addi-
tional ones of decidedly unique or
der For obvious reasons Mr.. Lake
won't let the public know the details
OF most Of these. but he gives them
thus, for the first time, gen.
eral knowledge Of the craft which
promises to revolutionize the history
OF submarines for naval work.
Mr.. Lake has conceived a scheme by
which his boats, when in a semi-sub-
merged condition similar to that
Shown in the left hand corne: of the
sketch, are rendered invisible. Mr..
Lake gives assurance of the absolute
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15
Health Com man d ments.

The requirements of health can be
counted on the fingers Of one hand.
They are good air. good food, suitable
clothing, cleanliness and exercise and
rest. The first two requirements affect
the blood, and as the blood clrculates
all over the body, including the brain.
every part is affected. Fresh air effects
the purity of the blood. The freshest
air is out of doors, and 1t is the duty
of every one who wishes to be in good
health to spend n certain amount OF
time in the open air. Good food is not
necessarily expensive food. Exercise
and rest should alternate and balance
each other. Women. as n rule, do not
rest sufficiently. Every woman should
try during the day to get few min
utes rest. even II 1t interferes with her
regular work. 1t is impossible for her
to attend to the health and welfare OF
her family II her own health suffers
from overwork and lack OF rest. She
should follow her husbands example.
Although he is busy all day long, he
generally makes II hard and fast rule
to rest during the evening in the best
way. namely. by change Of employ
ment.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15

be to cast loose the sealed end of the
cable, raise its anchors, and have at
the enemy. If the approaching foe be
light craft or torpedo boats, this coast
defense submarine could effectively use
it's two one-pounder guns on them. and
that while presenting only the target
of its tower. At night, against such
small craft 1t would be better for it to
do that than to waste its torpedoes;
and the boat is so designed that should
this part if it's hull be damaged. it can
be completely cut off from the body Of
the boat, while navigation could be
carried on from below.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15

be wrangling over that question when
the British get their cable laid, and
shall be sending our official messages
over their line while the dispute goes
on. Our cable project was launched
long before the British one. 1t
seemed in n fair way to success at n
time when we did not own foot of
territory on the route. Since then we
have acquired Hawaii and the Philip
pines, and what was before desira-
BILE convenience has become a neces-
sity. Yet we have allowed Great Bri-
tain to go before us in providing that
necessity, and our governments orders
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15
still More counterfeltine.

The Secret Service has unearthed an.
other band of counterfeiters and secured q
large quantity Of bogus bills, which are
so cleverly executed that the average per-
son would never suspect them of being
spurious. Things of great value are al
ways selected for imitation, notably Hos
tmitators but no equals for disorders like
indigestion, dyspepsia. constipation, nerv-
BUSINESS and general debility. Always go
to reliable druggists who have the repu-
tation Of giving what you ask for.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15

to its own officials will be subject to
her convenience. Fortunately there Is
room in the Pacific for two cables.
The construction OF the British line
will not in the least diminish the ne
cessity for an American one. Hawaii
will still remain isolated until We link
her to the continent. Secretary Gage
is complaining now that he does not
know what to do with the surplus.
Congress can relieve him Of little of
his embarrassment at its next session
by making an appropriation for gov
ernment Pacific cable.-San Francisco
Examiner.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15
STARVING AUSTRALIA
FEARFUL DISTRESS IN THE
WESTERN GOLD DISTRICT.
Results in tho Production of n Depravity
That Makes Humanity Shudder-some
100000 Persons Anectsd - People
Return to Barbarian Habits

Horrible distress, according to ad-
vices received in this country, prevails
among the miners of the gold fields of
western Australia, and the situation il
SO grave that governmental aid is d
necessity. For a long time the suffer-
ing Of the people has been awful, but
since the government suspended work
on the great water pipe line to Kali
goorlfe, thereby throwing 10000 men
out of employment, the conditions
have become immeasurably worsse.
Soup houses are now being established
and these are practically all that re-
main between the people and actual
starvation.
Some 100000 persons are affected by
the distress and many of these direct
ly. OF these 100000 were induced to
go to western Australia since 1895, in
consequence of the discovery of gold.
For several years they were well pro-
vided for, Notwithstanding the worth
lessness Of the mines, by the extensive
wildcat speculation in London. As
the real character of the mines began
to be known in London conditions
changed for the worse, properties after
properties were proved worthless and
the prosperity of the country, which
depends entirely on the miners, began
to vanish.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15
Lighting Hawaiian Homes.

"A unique feature Of Honolulu dwsli.
ings is the provision made for light
ing the exterior as well as the in
terror. Electric lights are set in the
masonry of the walls, thereby throw
ing n reflection both inside and on the
lawns, where the residents spend most
Of their nights.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15

Two thousand of the 10000 books on
the French Revolution. which have
been presented to the Bibliotheque Ma
tionale by the British Museum. will be
kept there. The remaining $4,000 will
be sent 10 the Bibliotheque Sevigna
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, l..
IuCAS COuNIY IS.


Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he Is the
senior partner of the firm of F.. J. Cheney Co.,
doing business in the City OF Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use OF Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. d. lsS6
tcr.r1 A. w. GLEASON,
tI Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Send for testimonials, free
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, q
Sold by Druggists. 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15
Collecting nutternio. In Japan.

In Japan they have n very simple
way OF collecting butterflies alive.
They streak trees with phosphorus
and saccharine matter. and then the
butterflies in the night time are at
tracted, stick fast, and are taken off.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15
Ladies Can Wear Shoes.

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder. 1t makes tight or new
shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweating,
aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns and
bunions. All druggists and shoe stores,
Csc. Trial package FREE by mail. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy, NY.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15
Much Gold Used in FRANCE.

France holds the record as n user of
gold. She has coined 2,3OO tons in the
last forty years. against / 400 used by
me English mint
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15

To Sunday school the good boy goes,
No doubt he is sincere;
Or is it that the rascal knows
The picnic seasons here?
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15

During every hard winter the pseudo
scientists advance the theory that the
sun is losing its power. Perhaps they are
satisfied now that 1t only lets go to get
u better hold"
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15

The Denver Woman's Club has
deaf and dumb member who felt lit
tie lonely at first. Now they let her
make all the motions.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15
Eject of tho Crash.

In 1900, just short time after the
outbreak of the war in the Transvaal,
the crash came and with it the entire
mining industry of western Australia
collapsed. Corporation after corpora
tion became bankrupt and thousands
upon thousands of men in western
Australia were thrown out Of employ
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15

Governor General of Australia)
ment. At the commencement of 1900
$4,000 men were employed by the min
ing companies of western Australia.
Now there are less than 300.
AS long as the government prose-
cuted work upon the great pipe line
the distress was to a degree held in
check, but about two months ago the
government found itself financially
hard pressed and was compelled to
suspend work in many directions, in
cluding It's water project. and the full
flood of accumulated misery has been
let loose. The stoppage Of work by the
government practically withdraws the
circulation of money from the gold
fields and leaves the mining region.
with its 100000 inhabitants without
resources.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15

Algeria has four zones in which Pc
troleum occurs. One of them Is 125
miles long.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15
Counsel for Scbley.

Judge Wilson and Captain Parker,
both ex-officers of the navy, have been
engaged to look after the interests of
Rear Admiral Schley in the coming
inquiry into the merits of the charges
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15
A Region of Despair.

The gold fields of western Australia
embrace 100000 square miles of des-
ert, covered with sparsely foliaged
eucalyptus trees, which draw from the
red sandy soil all moisture, leaving
no nourishment for grass or other
vegetation which might sustain animal
life of type higher than grubs and
reptiles and the aborig.nes who live
upon them. Rain falls but once in two
years and then only in torrents. so
that the vast volume of water, spread
ing over the thousands of square miles
of fiat, absorbent desert without catch
ments, disappears in few days. In
consequence there Is not grazing
enough In the vast region to sustain
n dozen sheep. Even the camel, which
eats the leaves of gum trees and null
ga bushes gives up the struggle for ex-
istance in western Australia in despair.
In Coolgardie there are 10000 per-
sons who have assembled there from
the outside mining towns. The men
are without resources and the women
are still worse OFF. None of them
wishes to return to their native places.
They remain in Coolgardie waiting for
the climax. Barmaids, the frail crea-
lures OF the gold camps, are the most
sorely distressed. During the boom
there was great demand for their
services and they readily obtained en-
ployment at n weekly wage OF 500. Now
they offer their services for $l20 per
week and are refused employment.
Many of them are eager to work for
mere maintenance and are reluctantly
engaged by the hotel keepers. In
many instances these women have
taken up their abode with the Afghans.
OF whom there are 5000 in Coolgardie.
These Afghans apparently are less af-
Hlcted by the distress than the white
men and seem to be able to provide
for their meager wants In some way.
Every well-to-do Afghan, and many OF
them own n great many camels. has
several white women in his establish
ment.
Ono Depiornbie Con.eauepc-.
One peculiar consequence OF the
western Australia disaster appeals to
humanity with the full emphasis of
horror. This relates to the association
Of white men with tribes OF aborigncs.
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15
ono p.piorable con.eausnoc.

One peculiar consequence OF the
western Australia disaster appeals to
humanity with the full emphasis OF
horror. This relates to the association
Of white men with tribes OF aborigncs.
These white men, who are very numer-
Gilpin observer., 1901-08-15
CAPT. PARKER.

I I
made by Sampson, Maclay and others
to the effect that Schley was guilty of
cowardice when the fleet under his i'm
mediate command sank that of Ger
vera
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1901-12-13

THE Oanville Advocate, says: "There
is a project on foot in France to start a
newspaper in which there shall be no
advertising of any kind. Perhaps there
may be field for such a publication in
France; there certainly has been none
discovered in America The advertise
ment is to a great extent one of the
news features of a newspaper, and in
telligent readers so regard it. A great
portion of the most valuable informa-
ton conveyed to readers through the
newspaper is in the advertising columns.
Advertising is really news of CONNER
cial and local nature, and if conducted
in busiDess-hke way by the advertiser,
and carefully noted by the reader, re.
suits to the very great profit of both. "
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1901-12-13

= EVERY newspaper treasures up in its
smemory the names Of it's friends and
likewise its enemies. It seldom, if ever,
g overlOoks an opportunity to assist the
former, but never goes out of the way
to boost the latter. Human nature is
pretty much the same everywhere.
People who show the newspaper scribe
kindness never make a better invest
Znent or one that more surely pays them
y hundred folds, sooner or later. AS
has been truly said, there comes a time
in the life of every man when word
said by newspaper either makes or I'M
makes the individual mentioned -Ex-
change.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1901-12-13
You Do, or You Don't
Need Glasses

The eye being rather delicate organ, great care
Many believe that glasses should be resored to only
when the sight becomes so defective as not to be able
to do without This is great istake which must be
combatted Whenever there s unmistakable evidence
of the need of their ad they should be used A neg
Iect Of this rule sometimes produces mischief which
results in serious trouble if the course be persisted in
Our DR. c. H. BOWEN having just returned from
taking special course in Optics from one of the best
specialists in New York. is prepared to 90 the best of
work, having the latest improved methods of fitting.
Examinations free. Next visit Thursday Nov g. 1901.
J WINTERS & co. JEWELLERS. Hello, 17o
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1901-12-13
An1uSenentS.

What is conceded to be the best show
ever seen at the Grand, GA New Buffa-
no." will play a return engagement
there to night, and at the low prices of
as, %, 80 and 80 cents, should pack the
Aheuse. Phil Peters has no equal as
an impersonator Of a tramp, and Miss
i-aNettie Peters is bewitching soubrette.
with host of pretty girls, swell cos
TUNES, up-to-date specialties, their own
~band and orchestra, they should be
well patronized. There was a large ad-
vance sale at the time of going to press
Last night
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1901-12-13
State News.

Forty thousand dollars have been
expended on buildings at Carlisle this
year.
The State Board of Health Of Ken
lucky has sent out a circular letter to
the health authorities asking them to
provide pest houses and take all precau-
tionary steps to prevent the spread of
smallpox this winter.
Judge John D. Ellis, a prominent
Newport lawyer. died of apoplexy while
disrobiDg in his bathroom.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1901-12-13

THE president of the American Anti
Cigarette league declares that the con-
sumption of the little paper cigars is de-
~creasing at the rate of 100000 day
in consequence Of the operations of the
league. One wonders how long at this
rate it will take to stop the practice
altogether.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1901-12-13
Special Round Trip Rates on G.
81 y. Railway.

Commencing January LIST 1902, round
trip tickets will be sold between all sta
tions of the G. & o. Railway Except be-
tween Charlottesville and Washington
and between Lexington and Louisville
and intermediate statiOns) at reduction
from the local rates. On and after that
date. passengers paving fare on the
trains will be charged 10c extra, receiv-
ing a receipt from the conductor which
amount. 10c, will be refunded on pre-
sentation of such receipt to any ticket
office. GEO w BARNEY,
DIV Pass. Agent.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1901-12-13

An ever failing cure for cuts. burns
scalds, ulcers, wounds and sores Is De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. A most
soothing and healing remedy for all skin
affections. Accept only the genuine
w. T. Brooks.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1901-12-13

w. e. DAVIS has moved his gun and
repair shop into the building occupied
by Jno. Connolly, next door to bowling
alley. Saws. lawn mowers and scissors
sharpened; keys fitted; locks and trunks
repaired. All work guaranteed.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1901-12-13

THE report Of the Frankfort peniten-
ss-sry shows that Fayette county stands
second in the list of the number Of in
mates in the institution Fayette coun-
ty has sent up 119 prisoners during the
wear.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1901-12-13
1.-THE KILTIEs" ARE COMM

BY authority of His Majestys govern
1ment in Canada and by kind special
permission of Col MACEDONIA and officers
commanding the celebrated 48th High
1danders' Regiment, the band of the
regiment, under the leadership of Mr..
~ chm Slater, has been engaged to make
a fourth grand official concert tour of
America, in full killed regimentals
This is acknowledged everywhere as the
greatest band attraction ever offered
the American public. ''The Kilties" are
recognized as a wonderfully popular
musical organization and are certainly
the most striking and uniquely costum-
ed military corps that has ever toured
America. The band (along with its
choir, dances and bagpipers), has play
ed to thousands in 200 American cities,
creating everywhere a roof-li ting
furo1e, of enthusiasm At the Grand,
on Tuesday, December gath, at O'Clock.
Manager Porter has booked an at
FRACTION at the Grand for next Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, which GER
talnly speaks well for his abilities to get
the best. The Bronson company is re-
~cognlzed to be the best repertoire COM
many travelling. Carving every piece
OF scenery. for their entire repertoire of
plays, splendid band and full dress
orchestra, it will be, indeed, strange, if
S5he Paris people fail to patronize their
performance literally. The price will
Pc 40. 20, and 80 cents, and seats will
go on sale at the Opera House, Monday
morning On account of the magni-
etude OF this company, there will be no
ladies free tickets on the opening night
Inc bill for Thursday night will be
The Royal Spy. !"