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Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19
SIZE OF STARS.
Ingenious Comparison of Magnitudes and
Distances.

Distances.
Professor Eric Doolittle Of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, in his recent
public lecture on Double Star Astron-
omy" introduced a very clever and
useful representation of the compare
tive size of our solar system. He said
that if a globe two feet in diameter be
taken to represent the sun the earth
on the same scale would be represent
ed by very small pea, placed in a
circular path 215 feet distant from it.
The moon would be the same minia-
ture system be represented by a shot
moving about the pea and six inches
from it. There would be seven other
particles revolving about the large
globe, the seven other planets, but
these are not considered in the model.
but, then comes the inconceivable mag
nitude Of the heavens, the nearest fixed
star would be represented by another
large globe placed 5000 miles away.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19
Threw Away /. Fortune.

AS victim of hard luck. French
provision dealer. whose shop is in the
Faubourg Montmartre. Paris, is en-
titled to first place.
Being pressed for ready money a
few days ago he sold for a moderate
sum vile de Paris lottery bond Of
the 1869 issue. Two days later. when
the drawing took place. he learned. to
his profound disgust. that the bond he
had parted with had brought in $40,-
900 to its new possessor.
Precautions have been taken to pre-
vent the unfortunate publican from
committing suicide.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19
swIFTEsT OF ouApRuPEps.
Greyhounds Hold the Record for Getting
Over tho Ground Fastest.

Three men in carriage, followed
by four dogs, alighted at one of the
roadhouses just beyond Kingsbridge
while I was resting there recently,
and proved to be so interesting in
their conversation that l fingered
many minutes beyond my time to lis
ten to them and to learn something
that l did not know before When the
dogs took me into their confidence
the owners did the same 1t appears
that they had been out in Westches-
ter county, running the dogs and max
Ing record for their performances
There Is the fastest animal that runs
on four legs" said one of the men, as
he pointed at long. lank, sinewy
English greyhound that turned to-
ward us countenance fairly beaming
with intelligence. II don't mean that
particular dog" he continued. but
do mean his variety, and he is not the
slowest member of it by any means
we have just been trying him under
careful timing, and found that he
went, when on full gallop, twenty
yards second. That means a mile
"a speed that comes very near that
or carrier pigeon and would leave
1ar behind any quadruped that we
know of. This is a matter that +
nave studied and know something
ABOUT There are few thoroughbred
horses that can exceed nineteen yards
a second. and 1 have known grey
hounds to better that by four yards.
Foxhounds have record of four miles
in six and a half minutes, or nearly
eighteen yards a second. That is fast
going and as good as the most rapid
OF the hare family can do. This
speed is to some extent an inherited
gift from away back, for 1 have been
informed that wolves can run all
night at the rate of a mile in three
minutes. Nansen says that Siberian
dogs can travel forty-five miles on the
ice in five hours. This is fast going.
but these greyhounds hold the record"
Exchange
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19

by all save Mrs. Tracy. She often won
dered what fruit the good seed sown
by the innocent child last Christmas
morning had borne. That he had been
Gods chosen instrument for working
out some great end, her gentle heart
never doubted.
II was. therefore. great pleasure
and satisfaction to her to receive
long letter from the man" 1t was
written from his home in a far eastern
city. and told. in a simple, straight
forward manner. the story of his down.
fall and how, moved by Donald's child
ish prattle. he had worked his way
back home. resolved to begin life
anew; how kind friends had helped
him and encouraged him. and how he
was doing well at his old trade of
bookbinding.
Il was going from bad to worse" the
letter ran. land nothing is easier for
young fellow to do, and the road
down to being a common tramp is a
short one when one gets started. When
came to your house that Christmas
morning l vas bitter, hard and des-
perate. No one living could have
touched my heart as did that little
blue-eyed boy. His little sermon. with
It's text taken from Mother Goc~s,
snatched this poor brand from the
burning. Tell the little chap that
found my mamma. and she was glad
as he said"
Accompanying the letter was pack
age OF Christmas gifts. addressed to
Donald. Among other things 1t con-
tained a book-a copy OF Mother
Goose" exactly like the one from
which he had read to the man to
" tain him." exquisitely bound in
white vellum. On the cover in gold
letters was Donald's name. and below
It. From his grateful Blue Boy.
Christmas-1S9-."
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19

Tracy household. which stood good
at all seasons Of the year as we'll
as at Yuletide. and refuse his re-
quest. Before she could do SO. how
ever. Mrs. Tracy herself came into the
kitchen. and, with scant show OF hos
pitality. Mary allowed the tramp to
enter.
She had always secretly grumbled
because Mrs. Tracy would allow no
one to be turned away hungry, and to-
day there was no excuse. for the fam
ly had just finished breakfast and
there was plenty of food left to give
the man a substantial meal.
Coin to come and rob the house
tonight. likes not" was Mary's in
ward comment as she put the coffee
pot on the stove, and she watched the
man narrowly to see II he were max
ing a mental plan of the house, but
her suspected burglar did not once
look up from the floor as he sat ner-
vously twirling his hat.
Hes young and able to work"
Mary soliloquized. as she hustled to
and fro putting eatables on one end
Of the kitchen table. Might be toll
erable good lookin', too, II he was
shaved and dressed up-and-washed. -
THERE" she snapped. setting a cup
of coffee down on the table with as
much force as she could without spill
ing its contents. Your vitual's set. /"
The man. scarcely raising his eyes,
dropped his hat and hitched his chair
near the table.
Just as he eagerly clutched the cup
of fragrant coffee. door opened. a
pair of merry blue eyes peered into the
kitchen and shrill little voice piped
out. Hello. man. merry Christmas!"
The man" started. shifted uneasily
in his chair. but made no reply. Un-
daunted by his chilling reception. the
door was burst open. and golden
haired little boy burst into the room.
With the unquestioning confidence OF
childhood. he walked up to the
stranger and said gravely. IT said
merry Christmas"
run into the other room, Donald"
Merry put In hastily.
The man shot q half-defiant glance
at her, but did not look at the child
IL don't want to-" the little fellow
replied. Hes company. and mamma
said I could tain him. bringed the
new Mother Doose book dat dot from
Santa Claus to show he." and. push
ing chair close to the table. from
It he mounted the end OF the table
opposite the man. and sat there like a
sweet, rosy cherub observing some
dark spirit.
The tramp. who seemed almost
fAnished. paused Just long enough to
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19

him.. and, In a very solemn and i'm
pressive tone, he repeated the tale Of
tom, Tom, the Piper's Son."
TITS dreadful bad to steal, you
know" he commented. lgravely. my
mamma says SO, and. Of course, she
knows-mammas know most every
thing. don't they? Once-what do you
think?-I stole!s 1 didn't steal dig
like Tom, but stole some little cakes.
and my mamma talked to me long
time, and she told me 30 many things
SO I'd grow to be a good man. Did your
mamma want you to be a good man,
too?"
The man choked on a hasty cup of
coffee, but made no reply. Donald did
not seem to expect one, but chatted on.
II was 'fraid my mamma did not love
me any more when stole those cakes,
cause she looked SO sorry, but" with
happy little laugh, Seemed like she
loved me more'n ever after. But
don't want to see her look sorry like
that again. Did you ever make your
mamma look sorry-out OF her eyes.
you know"
A smothered groan from the
stranger and, with childs intuition
Of something wrong" Donald sought
to cheer and console. and said, reas-
suringly, well. you just go an tell
her you're sorry an see II she don't
be glad and love you. I most know
she will"
The man had ceased eating and sat
motionless with his head bowed on
his breast until Mary approached and
curtly asked if he were done eatin'.
YES" he answered absently, an,
looking wistfully at the child, b
reached for his hat.
rs you goin' to see your mamma?"
questioned Donald. eagerly.
Eyes, my little man." came the an
swer. in clear. ringing voice that
made Mary Jump and drop basin.
That's Just where am going. But
first. tell me your name"
I'm little Donald Robert Tracy, and
my papa's big Donald Robert!"
"Good-by, little preacher. You're
the best one I've ever heard" and
just brushing the golden head with
his lips. the tramp passed out Of the
door and went down the street, not
with the slouching. hang-dog air with
which he had approached the house.
but with head erect and shoulders
squared. he swung along with long.
easy strides.
"Of all the ungrateful wretches!"
exclaimed Mary. angrily, to Mrs.
Tracy, who had slipped in through the
half-open door. He never even said
thank you" Her mistress did not
seem to hear. but, with shining eyes.
gathered her little son up in her arms.
and. as she pressed him closely to her.
she whispered brokenly. And little
child shall lead them"
.
A year passed. and little Donald's
tanning" the tramp was forgotten
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19

One star burned low within the darkened
east,
And from a stable door an answering
light
Crept family forth. where through full
hours of night
A woman watched. The sounds of day
had ceased
And save the gentle tread of restless
beast
There dwelt hush profound. The moth
er's sight
30 holden by her Babe took no alright
When shadows Of the beams. that caught
the least
OF light. seemed shapened to a lengthen-
Ing cross:
She only saw a crown made by a fleece
OF golden hair. Naught presaged pain or
To her. the pivot of the swinging sphere
Lay sheltered In her arms SO warm and
near.
A mothers heart proclaimed Him Prince
of Peace!"
Edna A. Foster
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19

and his income from land alone is es-
timated at quarter of million dol
lars year.
The present Countess of Shrewsbury
was the heroine of somewhat sensa-
tional elopement nearly a quarter of a
century ago, special trains and steam
yachts figuring in the affair. the COM
panion of her flight being her present
husband. the earl, whom she married
after her divorce from her first hus-
band, Miller Mundy.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19
Numb.r OF rele.coplc M.,.or,.

Every observer notes considerable
number of small meteors while he is
engaged in telescope observation. The
field Of view of a telescope Is very
small fraction Of the whole surface of
the heavens. A simple proportion
based on the number Of observed me-
teors enables an estimate OF the num-
ber OF meteors in the whole sky to be
made. This estimate has been made
by DR.. See Of the Naval Observatory
at Washington. who concludes that
about 1.200,000.0O0 telescope meteors
appear In the whole sky daily. About
ten to fifteen million meteors bright
enough to be visible to the naked eye
encounter the earth daily, according
to the calculations OF Prof. Newton.
Most Of them are consumed in the at
mosphere. The increment Of the mass
Of the earth is extremely small.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19
GNeNaMl)

9 was such an un-
kempt, sad looking
creature when he
presented himself
at the back door
tn at Christmas
morning asking for
something to eat
that Mary was
more than half in
clined to disobey
the rule of the
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19

In England children hang their
stockings at the foot Of their beds. In
America the whole family suspend
their stockings from the mantelpiece Of
the sitting room. to save Sants Claus
the trouble Of ascending the stairs and
entering each room to distribute his
wares.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19
Are You Using Alien. root-E... .

1t is the only cure for Swollen.
Smarting, Burning. Sweating Feet.
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease. powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-.
dress Allen 8. Olmsted. Leroy. N. 7.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19

When first he saw his name in print,
Twas set in type this size;
And yet there is no doubt it looked
THIS BIG TO HIS PROUD EYES.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19

Jack-Pve resolved to give up drink
Ing and betting and all that sort Of thing
Tom-Qh! You'll never keep that resolu-
ton. Jack-Ill bet you the drinks do
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19

Marshall's Remedy for rheumatism Is
guaranteed to cure; the dollar back IL It
fails. All druggists.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19

To Cure a Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund money If it fails to cure 25c.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19

The Bible doesn't give the name Of tn,
Oldest woman-probably because thos,
old writers We're truly polite.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19
a chrl.tm.. Philo.oph.r.

He asks three great gifts-Health.
Wealth and Happiness. Then give him
Garfield Tea; 1t brings Good Health pro-
notes Happiness and makes the pursuit
Of Wealth possible.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19

Bostonian-Is he rich? New Yorker
Mercy. no! l don't suppose the poor
man could scrape up more than two OF
three million to save his life.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19

Nearly one-half Of the students at
switxerland's universities last summer
--1.990 out OF 4.0tJ-wers foreigners.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-19

Turn about is fair play-to the small
boy on a merry-go-round.
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Bonds
CHICAGO Market

Chicago, Oct 1.-THE government re-
port of a slightly improved condition of
the corn crop was a, decidedly bullish fac
tor in an otherwise bearish market today
affecting wheat as much as it did corn.
December corn closed 12c higher. Deem
Der wheat &c advanced and December
oats a shade depressed. Provisions closed
from to 121sc higher,
Considerable activity Immediately fol-
lowed the opening of the corn pit in
duced largely by the disappointment
among the bear clique who expected a
decided advance in the oBcial crop re-
port At the close Yesterday this advance
u ,-.... -, ,.,,.ss4. .-,.-, 49,.
was predicted at least five points ana
bears had sold freely in consequence.
When, however, October's condition was
reported at but 521 as compared with
September's 517, quick covering was the
result December opened 81 to sc higher
at 569z to 81, partly on higher cables. Sew
eral prominent longs began profit taking
at this early advance and December
wavered for time under the pressure
and sold off to 561a, This early loss was
soon regained, however anC prices rapid
ly rose to 57k. At the close December lost
somewhat on continued liquidation but
closed firm &c higher at 56B.
Wheat ruled fairly active and higher,
December opening Is to 4 higher on inn
anything, were bearish. Receipts were
still very liberal. though falling off some
what in the southwest. Clearances were
small and the export demand was slug
gish. In spite of these influences wheat
gained material strength principally from
the corn report and rose steadily through
out the session, on covering by shorts.
There was some outside demand which
also helped, and December sold to 701s,
easing off trifle at the end and closing
strong * higher at 70. Seaboard clearances
in wheat and flour were 20S000 bushels.
The seaboard reported Il loads taken for
export.
Oats were only moderately active early
in sympathy with the improvement In
trade in the other grains. falling off to a
dull and narrow market later in the day.
There was some strength at the opening
following corn, but this met with free
offerings by the outside and the moderate
country movement kept easing the mar
ket. December sold between 35$s and S5B
"A and closed a shade lower at 35AG2s
An easy market in provisions at the
opening resulted from a renewed selling,
local and outside accounts. Prices sagged
rapidly for a time in spite of a strong
hog market but on the development Of
a considerable local demand thought to
be an effort of packers to keep prices up,
January products reacted and held
steady. January pork closed 121ac, adj
vanced to 1906; January lard 7i2c up at
S.971R, and January ribs SC higher at 7.S5.
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TIE
fIncorporated)
Paid-up Capital S25OOOO.OO, Dividends
Paid rIonthly. Stock, $500
Per Share.
COOPERATION.

managed business is invl
position he take
his through
finally vigorously
any adj obtained
that the enterprises which
sngy and alone with limited money
could combining
success
attained "Co-operation rs became
apparent
the ideal
individual
meag
of
posted having the oene-
of Particularly this the case where
capital hand which by
hope to increase to gooy sized
of through life as the years roll
by.
After long experience
and fall
month subsequent large
into full
forc and operation
COOPERATIVE DEPARTMENT,
combination of capital made
Of clients enabled fully
every financial strength coupled with
quantities of stocks and grain we could
without subjecting our cuso
which the individual eHors OF one
opratng MS own tenimes limited capital
Worcester Branch Office, State Mutual Building.
Rooms 433 and 434. Office Hours "a. M.te9PM
TELEPHONE
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Consolidated Street Railway
Pays in But $12,2o5.70 This
Year, While Over $4,000 Was
Received a Year Ago
COUNTY TOWN GAIN
BY THE CONSOLIDATION
Figures Will Be Gone Over Care
fully by City Officials to Find
Whether the Street Railway
Men Have Made any Mistake

Worcester loses over $4,000 in excise
tax, as a result of the consolidation OF
street railway interests in and about
this city.
Under the street railway laws of IS
9S, the franchise tax is reckoned on the
average gross earnings per mile, the
towns share equally with the city's in
proportion to their mileage. While by
far the greater proportion OF bus
mess of the Consolidated system is
done within the city limits the towns
through which lines of the company ex-
tend, share alike in the general aver
age.
Amos NJ. Parker, chairman of the
board of assessors yesterday sent a
communication to City Treasurer Fred
w. White, stating that the excise tax
upon the Consolidated amounts to $12,-
2O5. TO- Last year the excise tax was
over 1000 and the falling off this year
was a surprise to city officials. There
was circumference in the mayors Office
directly after the figures were
made known, in which the mayor, city
auditor and members of the board of
assessors took part. The officials were
not at all satisfied with the statement
and the figures will be carefully gone
over in the attempt to find whether the
railway officials have made a mistake.
Just what the investigation may de-
velop is awaited with considerable in
terest.
statement presented to the city,
over the signatures of President Fran
els H. Dewey and Treasurer J. w. Les
ter, and sworn to before Chandler Bull
lock, justice of the peace, is as follows:
Chairman of Assessors,
Worcester Mass,
This certifies that the gross earn
ings of the Worcester Consolidated
Street Railway Co, for the IL months
ending Sept. 30. 1901, were 81, 152, AIS. II.
That the length of track operated
in public ways in Worcester was Co.
046, miles,.
THAT the total mileage of the COM
pany is 127.566 miles.
That the gross earnings per mile
were s9O34.34, and the franchise tax at
2 IA per cent was $25, SS0.69, equalling
s203.27 IA mile.
That the amount due the city of
Worcester is Si2,205.70. -.>e. ..,a.,.
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THIS IS A GOLD MEDAL
The Herick Shoe Awarded One al
Pan-American Exhibition

We are pleased to note that the
genuine merit Of the Herrick shoe for
women is recognized by the judges
when put in open competition with the
world, G. w. Herrick & Co, its makers,
having today received telegram in
forming them that the "Herrick shoe
for women has been awarded the gold
medal. the highest award attainable,
over all competitors at the Buffalo fair.
This is the third medal awarded TO this
shoe within one year. Paris. Boston
and Buffalo. also Chicago in 1892
which speaks louder than any words
can for the excellence of their product
These medals viii be exhibited in their
window, at AIS Main Street, when re-
ceiyed from Buffalo.
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INSURANCE
STATE MUTUAL LIFE
ASSURANCE COMPANY

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN-That
the subscriber has been duly appointed
administrator of the estate of Ami
Surabian, late of Worcester in the County
of Worcester, deceased intestate, and has
taken upon himself that trust by givins
bond, as the law directs. All persons hay-
ing demands upon the estate Of said de-
ceased are required to exhibit the same;
and all persons indebted to said estate
are called upon 70 make payment to
MUGURDICH M. SURABIAN,
Admir-
Worcester, Oct. 10, 1901.
Oct-12-14-H
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AStounded the Editor

Editor S. A. Brown of BennettsviIIe.
s. c.. was once immensely surprised.
sia," he writes, my wife was greatly
run down. She had no strength or
vigor and suffered great distress from
her stomach, but she tried Electric
Bitters which helped her at once, and.
after using four bottles, she is entirely
well. can eat anything. It's a grand
tonic. and its gentle laxative qualities
are splendid for torpid liver" For In
digestion, Loss of Appetite, Stomach
and Liver troubles it's positive, guar
Drug Store.
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Treasury Statement

Washington Oct. u.-Today's statement
of the treasury balances in the general
fund exclusive of the $3.50, 100000 gold re-
serve in the division of redemption shows:
Available cash balance, $167. 550037 gold,
SOL 464 POS silver, $1s,057, $40; United states
notes. sS,52O56O; treasury notes of 1890,
s65, 357; national bank notes S90S0.2S5; total
receipts this day $1,S13, 1872: do this month.
ST sos, 106; do this year, 1853, 654994; total
expenditures this day. $1665, 600; do this
month, s16675O00; do, this year $40 ,S24;
deposits in national banks, $l0954l, 4O3.
New York, Oct. 11.-Cotton futures
closed steady: Oct. SOB Nov. SOP, Dec.
sos, jan S.Oi, Feb. SOB, March no, April
79a Nav 1888
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ROYAL ARCANUMS
DEGREE TEAM BUSY

Royal Arcanum Association of Wor-
cester County held its class initiation
in Mechanics hall last evening. The
alpha degree was worked on 125
by the degree team. The
candidates assembled in Castle hall
and marched to Mechanics hall under
leadership of Louis E. Booth, marshal
of candidates. ,-s,ss, q
After the exercises a banquet was
served. There was singing by a
double quartet led by Geoge Kicker.