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Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Anna Gould,s Famous Bed.

Anna Countess De Castellane sleeps
in the great bed of Nine. De Sevigne,
than which there is no finer in all the
world. 1t is made of gilded cedar
wood inlaid with precious stones and
has painted panels by the greatest
masters of the seventeenth and eight
eepth centuries.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Glass Eyes for Animals.

Glass eyes are now made for horses,
cats and dogs, as well as for human
beings. These animals use a larger
eye than man, and several are ordered
for them. at the same time, as a new
one is. necessary about once in six
months. The edges become rough
eneaand produce irritation, from the
acids, of. the secretions affecting tho
enamel.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
KentuekY SHOOTING Anraxs.

An exchange said that the highest
tribute ever paid to Kentucky
craftsmanship was the remark os
Judge Parker of the Lexington cir
cult court, who said: IF every spo.
where man has tallen by the handn
of violence in this city were marked
by cross Lexington would resemble
city of the dead as much as a city
oe the living, as much a cemetery az
town"
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Told of Death in Dream.

Three times did Mr.. Page, a farmer
of South Elmham, England, dream
that Mr.. Crickmore, formerly a
threshing machine proprietor, had
been drowned in pond on his land
He searched the pond, but it was not
till later that Crickmore was found in
it. Throughout the search little dog
that accompanied Mr.. Page whined
piteously.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Minister Resembles Fitzsimmons.

Rev. Richard Cotton Smith, rector
of ST. Johns Episcopal church iN
Washington, in general appearance,
looks like an exact duplicate of Bob
Fitzsimmons, the prize fighter. The
illusion disappears as soon as the rev.
erend gentleman takes off his hat, for
his head is not at all arranged on thu.
cocoanut plan adopted by nature in
modelling the lanky pugilist.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
; Find of Petrified Rodi es.

Nine, petrified bodies have been
found in the cemetery attached to the
New York Infant asylum at Mount
Vernon. The asylum was closed re-
Gently and the land was sold to syn
.dicate that purposes to develop the
properly. Three hundred bodies are
to be transferred to the Kensico ceme-
,cry. The bodies have the appearance
of white marble. The soil is sandy.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Warned Lincoln of Dancer.

w. e. Chandler, well-known resi-
dent of Washington, has just died. He
carried the message to President Lin
coin before the outbreak of the civil
war warning him not to go through
Baltimore ON his way to Washington
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
The Poor Mule.

4 rural exchange gives the following
news item without comment: "On
Wednesday last negro on Major
Jones' plantation was kicked on the
head by a mule. The mule was fine
animal and it's left leg was BROKEN
Atlanta Constitution.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
French Soldiers, Marching Reeors

Sixty French soldiers belonging to
tbs 47th regiment of the line have
done record performance recently By
marching from camp to st. Malo, iis-
tance of sixty-two miles. in thirty
hours. Not man fell out during the
march.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Coins Centuries Old.

The National Museum at Belgrade
has come into possession of a collec-
ton of sixty-eight thousand Roman
copper coins recently unearthed near
a Servian village. The Oldest of them
belong to the time of Caracalla.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Musical Criticism.

Mrs. Greene-I called on the Van
nerH this evening. Mrs. Vanner sang
for us. Her husband seemed sur
prifsed; he said she never sang for
him when he was courting her. Mr.
Greene-Evidently, Mrs. Vanner is a
woEcan of tact.-Boston Transcript.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Canal Filled with TreacIe.

A canal filled with treacle is an un-
usual sight, but it was witnessed re.
Gently near Lille, France. Some prac-
tical joker had entered the sugar fac
tory of NM. Schotsman and turned on
all the taps of the reservoirs filed
with molasses, which escaped into the
canal
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Bishops Palace Too Costly.

Hartlebury castle, England, the old
es. episcopal residence in the world.
is to be sold, being too costly for a
bishop without private means to main.
tain. The place may be purchased Cor
diocesan work.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Shame on the Young Men.

Count up the men you know and see
how many of them are bachelors.
Then place a long mark to the credit
of that heroic old codger in Connecti-
cut who has just been married for the
thirteenth time. He is SO years old
and his latest venture is a girl of %
Shame on the young men who are
shirking their duty.-Buffalo Express.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Will Allow No Composition.

The Sultan of Turkey has issued an
edict forbiddlng the publication of
books in his realm. The reason is
SAID to be that he is going to publish
a book himself and wants clear field
for It.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
earrick,s witty Rebuke.

Sterne was said to treat his wife
badly. Pressing to Garrick one day
about conjugal love and that sort of
thing, he remarked that a man who
behaved unkindly to his wife deserv-
ed to have his house burned over his
head. IF you think So" said Gar
rick, Il hope your house is insured"
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Cold Tear

According to the Kennebec Journal,
a man who travelled over the Damaris-
Gotta fair ground, after the crowd had
left, picked up 219 bottles ranging in
capacity from a half pint up to two
quarts. The paper fails to state what
the bottles originally contained, but
it is easy to surmise.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Footprints in Stones.

While a road contractor at New
Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, was quarry
ing stones for road macadamizing re-
Gently, he turned out two stones, one
of which had the impression of a
mans footprint, and the other that of
a pear with the pedicle, both the nat
uraf size. The stones were basaltic.
and the prints grayish-white silica.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Information for Everybody.

The Nv Twentieth Century Series Of Diamond Hand Books
cannot he cguaet Read list of sulJects
shcidsn'a Letter " ritter, No. by L. W sheldon
upole guide correct modern letter writing
shiriey'a ls.srs' t.uidel OF Love, Ceurtshlp and
MArrinxc. No; by trace shirley There are seventy
Woaan'- SscrctAi or. lsaw To be bcnutlmt. NO, y,
fuily desert ed. -i ~
Cutdr TO Etlqwette. mo. n This hook embraces the
formation and sages required by polite society
physient Health Calturc NO. An illustrated popl.
nanua u bodily exercises and home gynnasties s male
an female.
Frank Meryiwe!i'. hook - Athletic DcveisE.
usnt. No. This Instructive hook for young and old
Nstisna Dreasn iseek, Nol by Mime Claire kougemons
xingnrn Foetupe Teller, Nos by CyIsy Queen.
TIE Art or Dsxisg snd seirDerense, tko's by Pro-
fsssm Donovan. .-
Es~osth Md In clear simple manner the book tells all
kaow ~ hypnoisn nesmefism and elsirvoyanec
y. =. Array phyaisai Ekercisss, No. ~ revised w
Professor Donovan.
For GALE by all newsdeas 10 EACH BY the pub
she receipt Of price. and cents extra for postage
STREET = sNITm. sls william s., New rssk.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
How He Captured the aurnlar

Nodd-How did you manage to keep
that burglar in the dining room unit!
the police came? Todd-Easy enough
told him | could beat him at ping.
pong.-Life.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Aged, But Still Vigorous.

The archbishop of Canterbury, now
III his eighty-first year. has been
making his annual tour through his
province, delivering three or four
speeches day and otherwise show
in. remarkable mental and physical
agility for one of his years.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Not a Murderous Assault.

Macon, Mo-, lawyer argued the
other day that on account Of the
known thickness of a negros skull it
was not assault with intent to kill to
hit negro over the head with pick
handle. Queer rs it may seem, he con-
vinced the jury that his view of the
matter was the correct one and his
client was acquitted.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Mothers, Riohts Recoanized.

The right of mothers as well as
fathers to decide regarding the domiI,
cile, choice of profession, and mar
riage of their minor children has been
recognized legally by the Dutch Par
Lament. Holland has also passed a
law by which women may be ap
pointed guardians for children not
their own
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Millionaire ON a snren.

r o. Lindbloom, the multImillion.
aire of Nome. was arrested for disor-
derly conduct at Seattle. but forfeited
his bail and left town before his trial.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Potatoes a Foe of oout.

0out is rarely known among the
working classes of Ireland. Their i'm.
munity from this complaint is thought
to he due to the fact that their food
consists largely Of potatoes.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Cradle of Industry.

The first cotton mill in this country
was established in Beverly. Mass, In
1887. II was designed to manufacture
core ard bedticking.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

Dealers say that as soon as Gus
toner tries Defiance Starch it is impos-
sible to sell them any other cold water
starch. 1t can be used cold or boiled.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Horses Bring Hiah Prices.

'!hirty'eight Russian Orion carriage
horses, just imported, have been auc-
toned off in New York. One four.ip-
hand team sold for $3.50. Many sa,es
were made around $1,000.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Arc There 400 Lanouao..,

II is said that the New Testament
Is printed in 400 languages. A high
authority declares that there are only
2od literary languages in the whole
British empire.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Pope Leo's Childish PLAYMATE.

LEO XIII. sent his blessings to the
Countess Anna Moroni. on the occa.
sion of her hundredth birthday. In
childhood they were playmates.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

Storekeepers report that the extra
quantity, together with the superior
quality, of Defiance Starch makes it
next to impossible to sell any other
brand.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
The 0ory the safcst Boat.

Ir considering boats the dory, n fat.
bottomed. lapstreak boat, though but
~ or 13 feet long, is the safest that
floats.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

An ambitious girl in Pittsburg threat
ems to write a novel based on the life oi
she sticks to her text closely she vic
not have to poster her Imagination much
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Fun for Japanese Children.

IN almost every school in the mi.
ltalo's empire 1t is the custom one
da.. in the autumn to take the pupils
Gu. rabbit hunting.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

Builds up the system; puts pure, rich
blood in the veins; makes men and women
strong and healthy. Burdock Blood BitterA
At any drug store.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

Ten thousand demons gnawing away at
ohe's vitals couldn't be much worse than
the tortures of itching piles. Yet there's q
cure. Doan's Ointment never fails
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

Stranger in Colorado Springs-I am told
you have been overrun by grasshoppers
they've been stringing you. We hain't
been overrun here by anything but grass
Vidderc - ''
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

You can never tell what will turn up
in politics. observed the ward heeler
Yes, and that isn't the worst of it," re-
tell who will be turned down"
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

"Gwacious." exclaimed small Doro-
thy, as the cow kicked the milk pail
over, "just look at re old COW waggin'
her behind leg!"
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

Was there an election?" asked a mar
from Nebraska. An electrocution." re
piled the Pueblo politician.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES cos
but 10 cents per package.

We gather from Mr.. Hearsts New
York paper that that publication is dis
posed to give Mr.. Hearst a friendly sup
port as congressman If he prove himself
worthy of ir.--Kansas City Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

"Why didn't you sack the town, as I
ordered?" demanded the irate general in
the Philippines. 'Bekase we didn't have
my bags. sor." responded the green cor
poral from Kansas
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

Thousands Of people have catarrh who
would be surprised to know it, because
it has been called some other name than
catarrh. The fact is catarrh is catarrh
wherever located; and another fact
which is of equally great Importance. is
that Peruna cures catarrh wherever
located.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Valuable Radne Of Office.

The Lord Mayor of London wears
badge OF Office which contains dIa.
mopds valued mt 100000.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

Pisos Cure is the best medicine We ever used
for oil affections Of the throat and lungs-WM.
o. ENpsLEY, vanburen. Ind. Feb. 10. 1900
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

If smoking interferes with your work,
"quit working''-and smoke Baxter 8
Bullhead-5-cent cigar
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

It's because of their true merit that
SO many smokers prefer Baxter's Bull
head 5-cent cigar.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Moon Casts Immense Shadow.

The shadow OF the moon which
falls on the earth during an eclipse Of
tho sun is usually fifty miles in dia.
meter.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

What was 1t deranged Dwiggs?" "Oh
he manufactured artificial eggs and
couldn't make his incubator hatch them. -
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
Firing 10 Expensixe.

1he cost OF firing single shot from
16-inch gun would pay a private
British soldier for Ave years.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

Pepper. what's IA broncho?" "a
horse rs. that why people are hoars
when they have bronchitis?"
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

MY father was just itching for an of
fee" "Did he get over it?" Yes; they
scratched him at the polls'
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

The beef trust gets everything out of a
steer but the bellow-and 1t gets that out
of the consumer.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

Mild. Well, I should say so-Bax-
ter's Bullhead &C cigar Smoke many
as you like. they won't hurt YOU.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

Stops the Cough and
Works OFF the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Price pc
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

lunaey In Ireland.
There is now one lunatic in Ireland
for every 17s OF the population.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

of
in his
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus Ohio 80.
hen1orrhages long d1e
all depaired Peruna cGf1 1t
strength and and made healthy 6 increased
weight healthy color and fxeel S Is the best
IN
would from death every year" "H STUBENVOLL.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

Mrs. Wins1ow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces f-
fa-umation allays PAIN cures wind coic 25c bottle.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27
W. N. .'j.-DENvER.-No. 4e.-ieo2

uhss Aaswsriss Advertisements .xisdly
ueatioA TAls Iaoee
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

Must BE After q Record.
A New York woman has been mar.
ried seven times.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-27

If you DO not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving .
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis. y ;.
Address Dr. Hartman; President of
The Hartman Sa9itarium, Columbus, O.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-04-18
NO DECISION MADE
By Colonel Crowder as to the Brit
ish Army Post at Chalmette.

New Orleans April 16.-General
Pearson. the South African burgher,
returned from Washington today in re-
sponse to a telegraphed request from
Colonel CrowdoI, who is conducting
the government investigation into the
alleged British army post at Chal-
mette. Immediately upon getting here
General Pearson inserted advertise
ments in the 1eWcpaperS calling upon
all Boer sympathizers who might pos
sess information touching the condu It
of the British camp to meet him in the
offices of his lawyers.
General Pearson said he had been
excellently received at Washington and
that sentiment there had recently
grown very strong for the Beers.
Colonel Crowdcr said today that the
reports sent over the country last night
that he had decided against the Brit
ish camp here were entirely imaginary
so far as he was concerned and that
he had made absolutely no statements
of his conclusions by inference or
otherwise.
Colonel Crowder, the United States
officer assigned by the government to
investigate the reported maintenance
of an alleged British supply camp at
Port Chalmette, today examined he
charges declaring that munitions o.
war were being shipped from Chal-
mette to South Africa.
All the recent evidence is understood
to have been largely in support of the
charges made by Governor Heard, and
some portions are said to have gone
far beyond any allegations submitted IL
Secretary Hay by the governor.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-04-18
WILMINGTON, n. Co. APRIL 1s. 1902

lett, OF Georgia: Bowie, OF Alabama;
Brantley, of Georgia; Burnett, OF Ala
bama. Chandler. of Mississippi: Clay
ton, OF Alabama. Elliott, OF South Car
oiina; Fox, of mississippi; Griggs, OF
Georgia; Henry. Of Mississippi How
ard. of Georgrl; Johnson, OF South
Carolina; KluttZ, OF North Carolina;
Leever. OF South Carolina: McLain. OF
Mississippi; Pou, OF North Carolina;
Scarborough. OF South Carolina;
Spight, of Mississippi; Taylor, OF Ala
bama; Thompson. OF Alabama; Under
wood, of Alaban:a; Wiley, of Alabama;
Williams, OF Mississippi.
The debate tolay was fearless.
Mr.. Bartlett, of Georgia, opposed the
bill and in the course Of his remarks
criticised Mr.. Richardson. the minority
leader. for his failure TO file his views
on the pending measure. He declared
that If democrats were TO support re-
publican measures the ranking min
ority member OF the ways and means
good reasons for such a course. Mr..
Bartlett insisted that there was no
democracy in the bill and he said he
would not vote for il.
Mr.. Broussard, of Louisiana, made
an impassioned speech against the bill.
which. he maintained, would ruin the
cane sugar industry of Louisiana and
transfer it to Cuba. He is a sugar
planter and said that this year. in view
of this prospective legislation he had
thrown his cane seed away and plant
ed his fields in lice. He told of the
dismantlement OF costly sugar fac
tories in his state with view to tax
ing the machinery to Cuba.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-04-18
A NEW COMBINATION.
Southern Supply and Machinery
Dealers Association Formed.

Charleston, S. c., April 16.-The
Southern Supply and Machinery Deal
ers' Association was permanently or
ganized here today with about twenty
members enrolled.
The officers are: President, c. 3. Jen-
kins, Cameron & Barkley Company,
Charleston: first vice-president, Levin
Joiner, Southern Railway Supply Com
pany, Richmond, Va; second vice
president, George r. Lombard, Lom-
bard Iron Works and Supply Company.
Augusta, Ga; secretary and treas
urer, c. B. Carter, Knoxville, Tenn.
The constitution and bylaws which
were adopted declare the principal ,
ject of the association to be the pro-
motion of more friendly relations and
mutual confidence and good will with
each other and with manufacturers
and to encourage and promote the
commercial interests of the supply ard
machinery business OF the south in
every way possible.
A special meeting of the association
will be held in Memphis, October q, %
and 23rd, next, and the next annual
meeting will be held in the spring of
1903
1t is said here that the movement
will be strongly opposed by many OF
the leading manufacturers. who claim
that in an output covered by the
trust all individuality and superior
ity in goods manufactured will be lost
sight of in a retail market controlled
by such q sydicate.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-04-18
STRIKERS USE DYNAMITE.
Rioting in Belgium Towns-Three
Hundred Thousand Men on Strike

Brussels, April 16.-A dynamite car
fridge was exploded during the day on
the railroad track near Arlon. The ex-
plosion badly damaged the railroad
bridge, but traffic was not interrupted.
Serious disorders nave occurred at
Cockerils, in the coal fields OF Beraing.
A detachment OF Lancers was compell-
ed TO repeatedly charge e mob, num-
berlng about 1000 persons. engaged in
throwing stones at the troops. Many
people were injured. The cafes in
which the rioters took refuge were
sacked.
This evening Il was announced that
$4,000 men were out on strike in the
districts of Mons. Charleroi and Liege
alone. Many men have stopped work in
other sections OF the countrJ, but il i:
difficult to accurately estimate their
number. 1t is known. however. that
5000 men have struck at Atwerp.
1t Is estimated tonight that nearly
30o, have gone on strike The move
ment Is well organized, but. as the
men are short OF funds. IL has been ar
ranged that In all trades I'm which the
cessation Of operations would incom-
mode the public-such as bakers. etc.
the men shall continue working and
contribute to the support Of the others.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-04-18

Looking after Continuance of Its
Close Relations with the Louis
Vile and Nashville.

Baltimore. April 16.-It is learned to-
day from a semi-official source that the
Seaboard Aid Line railway figures in
the general understanding reached in
New York in connection with the Louis
and Nashville sale. This, it is stated,
assures the continuance Of che friendly
relat tions existing between the seaboard
and the Louisville and Nashville.
1t is understood that conferences
have been held between the Morgan in
terests and representatives OF the Sea-
board. President John Shelton Will
liams, of the latter, and President Sam
uel Spencer, of the Southern railway,
were present at these conferences. 1t
has been expected that some under
standing would be reached with the
Seaboard with the idea of securing its
co-opera ton with community Of in
tereSt plans.
There is a disposition in local circles
close to the Seaboard to think that the
Gates party contemplated making bid
for the Seaboard and that the Morgan
plan to secure general understanding
fnterverened and stopped this move.