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Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
Little kindnesses.

If you were toiling up weary HILL
Bearing load beyond your strength to
bear,
Straining each nerve untiringly, and still
Stumbling and losing foothold here and
there,
And each one passing by would do so
much
AS give one upward lift and go their
way,
Would not the slight reiterated touch
OF help and kindness tighten all the
day?
If you were breasting a keen wind
which tossed
And buffeted and chilled you as you
strove.
TIL. baffied and bewildered quite, you
lost
move,
And one. If only for momcpt's space.
Gave you a shelter from the bitter
blast.
Would you not find it easier to face
The storm again when the brief rest
was past?
i nere is no little and there is no much,
We weigh and measure and define in
vaim
A look. word. light responsive touch,
Can be a minister of joy to pain.
A man can die of hunger walled in gold
A crumb may quicken hope to stronger
breath,
And every day we give or we withhold
Some little thing which tells for life
or death.
Sarah Chauncey woolsey.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
PROTESTANT MISSIONS.
Statistics Show Them to Be in Pros
porous Condition.

The American Board of Commission
ers for Foreign Missions has made pub
lie a summary of Protestant foreign
missions. In most of the items there is
shown to be an advance over the re-
ports of the preceding year. The in
come of societies in the United States
and Great Britain alone show an in
crease of over S2,000,000. The statistics
are as follows:
Stations. 5,771; out-stations, 22.364;
total missionaries, 16,61S; native work
ers. 1921; communicates in churches,
1,397,042; pupils under instruction, l.
127.S53. The total native constituency
is 3,613,391
The United States is represented by
6,991; stations and out-stations, 1,617;
men, 2,63S women; 20,901 native labor-
ers, 506,600 communicates, 43723 add
ed last year, 259,537 under instruction.
The income of the societies reported is
S7,176. .S95.
The missionary work in the Hawai-
ian islands having been assumed by
the churches at the islands, that mis-
sion disappears this year from the rolls.
But that to the Philippines has been
added so that the number of missions
is still twenty.
In the Chinese missions of the Amer
lean board there are more church mem
bers by 1856 than before the Boxer out
break, while the native laborers have
increased nearly three-fold
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
For Use in the Sick Room.

One of the greatest trials in caring
for sick, person who is so utterly
helpless that he cannot change the po-
sition of the body is the changing of
the bed linen, when help is necessary
in lifting the sufferer while the cloth
ing is removed from the bed and re-
placed with fresh sheets. The appar-
atus, recently designed by a German
inventor and shown in the illustration.
would greatly tighten the labor as
well as add to the patients comfort.
This device is nothing less than
windlass, designed to raise the body
from the bed and hold it in suspension
until the change has been completed.
1t consists of an arched steel frame
stretching from the head TO the foot
of the bed, and supporting between
its parallel members three rollers and
a winding drum. The latter is geared
to crank shaft, and is provided with
ratchet, which prevents backward
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
A Relic Of Herodotus.

Recent excavations on the site of
ancient Naucratis on the delta of the
Nile have brought to light, among
other things. possible relic of He
rodotus, to whose description of the
luxurious Greek settlement we owe
most of our knowledge of it. He WIS.,
tied the city in the latter part of the
fifth century B. c. The relic in ques-
ton is the base of a painted vase in
scribed "Herodotou.' This vase was
found within the Hellenic precinct,
and seeing the comparative rarity of
the name, and the coincidence of the
date of the vase, as judged by its fab
ric and the lettering of the dedication,
with the probable epoch of the Hall
carnassian's visit, it is a plausible
guess that this vase had some direct
connection with the father of history.
Kansas City Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
Sewing Bees to Rescue.

According to South African Exports
there should be an increased demand
for soft goods in British East Africa.
A notice in Nairobi, by John Aims.
worth, the ub-commissioner, staten
that natives entering the town mast
oe decently clothed. Missionaries, set
Tiers, ETC., are asked to encourage the
wearing of cloth by natives in their
employ; while the police and govern.
ment officials have instructions to
warn the blacks that they will not be
allowed in Nairobi unless they are
wearing at least an ordinary loincloth.
So civilization stalks on. Soon. we
suppose. there will not be left any
where one clad as mature first made
man."
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
New Zealand Pensions,

Under the old age pension law of
New Zealand. a person to draw a PEN
soin must be sixty-five years Of age,
and must have resided in New Zealand
for the previous twenty-five years;
must not have been imprisoned for a
period of four months during the past
twelve years for any offense punish
able by Imprisonment for one year.
and must have led a sober and respect
able life for the previous five years.
His yearly income must not exceed
$3.50, or his net capital $3.50, and he
must not have deprived himself of
property or income. to qualify for
pension. The full amount of the pen
sion is $50 per year, payable monthly.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
EIevates the Helpless Patient.

rotation while the weight of the body
is on the cables. When the bridge has
been arranged over the patient num-
her of sings are slipped beneath the
body and attached to the ends of the
cables passing over the rollers and
connecting with the winding drum.
Then. by turning the crank, the slings
are elevated at the same instant. and
the body maintains level position
while rising to the necessary height.
When it becomes necessary to remove
the patient from one bed to another.
the same apparatus can be used, car
rying the suspended body by means OF
the bridge.
August Gaiser of Oberndorf, Ger
many, is the inventor of the sick room
appliance.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
Power of Imagination.

The practical joke played by Prof.
Slosson of Wyoming on a select audi
ence recently when he convinced them
that they detected the odor of distilled
water is becoming part of the general
literature of the psychology of sugges-
ton. An account of it has appeared in
American. French and German psyche
logical journals. and German scient-
ist has written to Prof. Slosson for an
abstract of the experiment, intending
to include it in a work on the power
of suggestion.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
Peacocks or Men.

from London comes the report that
men there are being induced by tall
ors to do everything they can to bring
about mems dress reform. The ef-
fort is to get the customers to wear
colored material for evening clothes.
There are shades Of blue. green, GRIM
son. plum and other varieties Of rich
color which look we'll by artificial
light. Few men have had the cour-
age to identify themselves with the
innovation. Those who do lay them
selves liable to the suspicion that they
are not men, but peacocks.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
a FouR DOLLAR gill.
Orummer's Shrewd Scheme That
Proved Winner.

Orummer's ShreWd Scheme That
Proved a Winner.
But tell you" said the bank clerk,
"it is betting on sure thing No one
ever saw four-dollar bill. There is
no such thing"
Il don't want your money" said the
drummer, drawing his chair closer to
the country store stove, but you were
SO cocl1-sure that thought you might
like to bet. They may not have four
dollar bills in Five Corners, but they
have them in New York. all right"
Take him up for ST. said the liv-
cry stable man, "and I'll go him for
the same amount"
FThe drummer was absorbed in his
newspaper.
I'm in for another So" Clipped in
the storekeeper.
Nothing doing with the drummer.
Got him freed" snikered the bank
clerk, and everybody laughed.
You fellows mean it?" asked the
drummer.
"Sure's eggs is eggs" replied the
storekeeper.
The drummer took out bulky pock-
etbook and with impressive delibera-
tion laid on the table letterhead of
the Leven Little Tailors:
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
Device for cheekina Horses.

Even the experienced driver who
has handled horses for years has at
times to exert all his strength and in.
genuity to prevent team from run
ming away, and in such instances he
finds it very convenient to make use
of the curb bit or some mechanical ar.
rangement in addition to his own mus.
cular power to bring the animals to
a standstill. In the case of woman
driver, these devices are almost a
necessity. as it is seldom they have
the strength. though not lacking in
courage, to control horse. 1t is ar
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

To the housewife who has not yet
become acquainted with the new
things Of everyday use in the market
and who is reasonably satisfied with
the old. We would suggest that trial
OF Defiance Cold Water Starch be
made at once. Not alone because 1t
is guaranteed by the manufacturers
to be superior to any other brand,
but because each 10c package con-
tains 16 ozs., while all the other kinds
contain but 12 ozs. 1t is safe to say
that the lady who once uses Defiance
Starch will use no other. Quality
and quantity must win.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
The New Pet CT,

A prominent figure at the Crystal
Palace cat show, says the London
Mail. was new sort of cat that is not
really a cat at all, but lemu. The
animal is soft and fluffy, and makes<dh
ideal pet for children owing to the
fact that, being vegetarian, it is not
furnished with claws, and has merely
harmless teeth which it never uses
spitefully. The Madagascar cat is its
formal title. and there is every likeli-
hood that this pretty little creature
will become very popular as pet
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

Capable Of Throwing an Animal.
Invention of this nature presented in
the accompanying drawing, enabling
even person who has little muscu-
lar strength to apply sufficient force
to the bit to throw the animal, IL
necessary. to prevent damage from a
runaway.
AS shown. the apparatus is secured
to the rear axle, in conjunction with
the inner end of the hub, and is so
pivoted in its supporting brackets that
a pull Of the lever which controls it's
action will depress roller against
the hub and rotate a reel to wind up
the cord leading to the animals
mouth. The result will be to pull the
head downward between the forelegs.
and II the check be applied with the
horse at full gallop It is likely to re-
suit In sudden stop. which will take
all desire to run away out of the horse
before 1t has been used many times.
Tho inventors are Samuel w. M.
and George l.. Kollock of Seattle.
Wash.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
MIR. Growers Case.

Frederika, Ia, Dec. 2S-Mr. A. s.
Grover is now "a years of age. For the
last 80 years he has suffered a great
deal of sickness and, although he is a
temperate man and never used spir-
its of any kind, his kidneys had trou-
bled him very much. He said
Il was told l had Diabetes and my
symptoms corresponded exactly to
those Of young man who died of Dia-
betes in this neighborhood My feet
and limbs were bloated quite little.
Il heard of Dodd's Kidney Pills and
at last determined to try them. l took
In all ten boxes before l was we'll and
now can truthfully say that am all
right The bloating is gone from my
feet and legs. I have gained eight
pounds in weight and can sleep we'll at
night and every symptom of my trou-
bic is gone.
1T is some time now since I was
cured and have not the slightest
return of any symptom Of the old
trouble"
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
Athabasca Land.

Many thousands of square miles
along the Peace River valley in Atha-
basca are very fertile, growing luxur-
ious grass and excellent wheat. But
no settlers as yet are found In that far
northern region; and the oB;y purpose
oc the Hudson Bay company is to turn
the local wheat into flour for its agents
scattered through that region and thus
snye the high cost Of importing flour.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
Don't Rent a Farm-euyI

Colorado farmers can get good irri-
gated land. best Of water rights, splen-
did crops, and pay about the usual
rental for the use OF the land. In three
years they'll own 1t clear. The best
chance to get good farm ever offered
In the state. Write to-day to The
Colorado Bureau Of immigration. Zeph
Chas. Felt, president. Majestic build
ing. Denver. Colorado.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

There s more catarrh in this section of the country
,nnn W. otner diseases put together, and until tho
last lew years was supposed to he incur lble For n
great many years doctors pronounced It local dis.
ense and prescribed local remedies and by constantly
falling TO cure with local treatment pronounced Il
Science has proven catarrh TO be con.
tionai treatment Hairs Cstarrh Cure inanufactursd
oy a. Cheney Co.. Toledo. Ohio. Is the only con.
tutono cure on tho market. 1t fs taxen internnilv
In doses from 10 drops TO teaspoonfui IL acts dl
rcctly @ on , ne blood and mucous surfaces OF tho
II fails 70 cure. Send for circulars and testim9niais
Address +. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo a.
Sold by Druggists 49, S~' ''''uo' W.
Hairs Family Pills nro the best
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
A Rare Good rhinn

"Am using ALIENS FOOT-EASE, and
can truly say would not have been without
1t so long, had known the relief it would
give my aching feet. think it rare good
thing for anyone having sore or tired feet
Mrs. Matilda Holtwert, Providence, Il. II
Sold by all Druggists, 25c. Ask today.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
sedees and Other orass.Llke Plants,

Sedges and Other Grass.like Plants.
The native slough hay of the West.
in addition to several low-land grasses,
consists very largely of sedges
tCarex). There are a great many of
these grass-like plants which may be
distinguished from the true grasses by
having triangular stems and sharp.
cutting edges to the leaves. For the
most part. these plants are Of far less
value as food for stock than the true
grasses.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
Appreciative.

DO you believe that the American
people like to be humbugged?"
mo. sir" answered the sturdy pa.
triot, but when they find anyone
smart enough to do 1t they can't help
takin' on their hats to him."-Wash.
lngton Star.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
orIaIn Of TuhsreuIosIs.

Prof. Behring's fundamental propo-
sltion regarding tuberculosis IL that
rs a general rule Il has Its origin in
early Infancy, and that contrary to
the view Of Prof. Koch. tho vehicle
for the conveyance Of this latent in'
lection 10 milk.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

winter. This list Includes:
Henry Irving Thomas @. Seabrooke
Richard Mansfield Cecilia Lotus
Mrs. Leslie Carter Sidney Herbert
Rose Coghlan Mrs. Yeamans
Maude Adams William Collier
Blanche Bates Agnes Booth
Francis Wilson Kyrle Bellew
f. ii. Sothern Jessie Millward
John Drew Charles Hawtrey
Maxine Elliott William II. Crane
Tyrone Power James X. Hackett
Charlotte Weihe Annie Irish
Edward Harrigan ]. E. Dodson
Margaret Dale Frank Daniels
Nesta Tilley Grace VanStuddiford
Elita Proctor Otis Ethel Barrymore
VIM. Gillette Weber & Fields.
In addition to the above attractions,
grand opera. under the direction of Mr..
Heinrich Conred will be given during
the winter at the Metropolitan Opera
House. and will include some of the great
Wagner operas and for the first time in
this country. "Parsifal." There will also
Victor Herbert. with hundreds of con-
certs and musical entertainments by fa-
nous artists
Incidentally. attention is called to
The fact that the New York Central
Lines offer the finest service between
the West and New York with their 8
trains a day from Chicago, from
st. Louis, S from Cincinnati and IA
from Buffalo, landing people in the
center of tLs hotel, theatre and resi-
dence portion of the metropolis.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

The silence was profound. well,
1 guess We'll step across to the hotel
for round on me-" said the livery
man, "and then I must be getting
home to supper"
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance
Starch Ia taking the place of all
others. ,.e
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of ~
a cough cure.-J. w. O'BRIEs. 322 Third Ava,
n. Minneapolis. MINI. Jan. Q, 1900
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

No more does idle fancy beg
A goose that lays an egg of gold,
The hen that laid a common egg
Each day would bring us wealth untold
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

To Cure a Cold in Ono day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. 25c
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

It's a tough turkey that's able to hold
oyer for another term.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

The race Is not always to the man who
mas MS money down on a straight tip
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

Wise is the man who is able to keer
his mouth shut when he has nothing to
say.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

Health has been defined as some
thing than God gives and the doctors
take away.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

Philanthropic Caller-Uncle, \have
you lived in this little cabin all your
life? Uncle Eph 'm-'Deed, no, boss.
Ise hopin' t live hyar good many mo-
yeahs yit.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

Although tomorrow may never come.
riably arrives.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teethng, softens the gums reduces In
dsumston, allays pain. wind coiic. sc botslo
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

IT beats all how good n cigar you can
buy for cents IL you buy the right
brand. Try n "Buiihead
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

The secret of the popularity of Baxter
"Bullhsad" 5.cent cigar Is revealed in one
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

Husband-"How much will that new
hat cost? Wife-"How much have you
gOt?'
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

The New York Central is advertis-
irg New York as winter resort, and
calling attention to the fact that New
York has more theatrical and musical
attractions than any other city in the
world, and gives list of few of the
principal actors now on the stage or
to be seen in it's A playhouses this
winter. This list includes:
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

A good two-foot ruIe-Don't wear tight
shoes.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

The mildest tobacco that grows is used
In the make-up of Baxtcr's Bullhead o.
cent cigar. Try one and see.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

You can't discourage the prohibition
movement by throwing cold water on 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

When you attempt to strike a match in
the dark the head is always on the other
end.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

Perfectly simple and simply perfect
IS dyeing with PUTNAM FADELESS
DYES,
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

No chromos or cheap premiums.
but better quality and one-third
more Of Defiance Starch for the same
price Of other starches.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

Landlady-Mr. Old Boarder will YOU re
turn thanks? Boarder-No. thanks.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

pensive.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

If man feels it in his bones, It's
apt to be rheumatism
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

A smile of satisfaction goes with one of
Baxter's "Bullhead" 5-cent cigars.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

What tempted you to engage in such
a dangerous business as counterfeiting p
Il wanted to make money"
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

Mother 0ray's Sweet Powders for ChildrsA
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurss
IN the Children's Home in New York, cure
Constipation, Feverishness, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over SC, ,0O0tes-
timonials. At all Druggists. Csc. Sample
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

Hes the luckiest man I ever
knew. He's won two raTles." ASK
him how y .1y he lost"
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

4 ycu have smSked a BulIhead S-cen.
you have not. better try one. -
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

Smoke Baxter's "Bullhead" scent cigar
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

Jack Nervy-Tm going to kiss you when
Leave the house this instant. sir!
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31

A man who is looking for trouble can
usually hnd 1t without trouble.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
Hereford and Shorthorn Bulls

W. agent. ..1:ss ss tn. ss ,s 81 NURSERY S1oc
and are prepared to MI orders with strictly IRA
local asents.
THE NORTHERN NURSERY co.,
once and Iron Building. Denver, Colora q.
Gilpin observer., 1903-12-31
Denver Directory

ST0VE REPAIRS of every known mako Of
NV IL stove, furnace range. GEO. A.
PULLEN. 1881 LAWRENCE ST. Denver. Phone 726
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-07-23
Worried Dy His Secret,

a few weeks ago confessed Il man,
Il became engaged to quite the most
fascinating member of her sweet sex,
but instead of being-as / ought to
have been-the happiest lover in Chi
cago, | have been living ever since on
thOrns. The truth is. my conscience,
such as is left of it, was uneasy. for
before putting my fate to the test 1
omitted to tell the lady Of my love that
she was not the first idol who had been
enshrined in my hearth other words,
l had been engaged before.
Ever since | won her promise to be
mine felt that | should have no peace
until | broke the dreadful secret to her,
but how | dreaded TO do it, Many a
time the confession trembled on my
lips. but it stopped at the tremble. At
length, driven desperate. | forced it
out. and it sounded all the more dread
full for it's long Imprisonment.
In an agony of suspense | awaited
my doom. 1t came at last in this form.
First she looked at me in an amused
way: then. to my establishment, she
burst into a peal of laughter-sweet.
SllVery laughter-and then. when she
had recovered sufficiently, she said: Is
that really all? Why, you silly boy. I
have been engaged three times before
ever saw you" "1Chicago Tribune
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-07-23
Deep Flowing.

Much Of the advice in favor of deep
blowing is out Of place on hill farms
With the topsoil only six to eight inches
deep. Flowing which brings much
subsofl TO the top is not desirable. But
there are many fields with good depths
Of rich, dark loan that have never
been properly worked. Such lands
need never be called worn ont until
thorough blowing and narrowing again
has enabled the plant roots to get at
some Of the l~ocked-up fertility in the
bottom layers. Simply to bring up the
lower soil and then TO turf it down
again the following season is not need
ed so much as TO thoroughly twist and
fine the soil, exposing it to air and
sun. For potatoes and root crops deep
blowing is desirable, also to loosen the
soil for Dot and tuber growth.-Amer-
ican Cultivator.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-07-23
Il Bridge of Collins.

One of the most curious bridges ever
built, perhaps unique in the history Of
the world. was that made by the Brit
ish troops in China in 1860. They were
marching on Pekin, but found their
progress barred by Il flooded river Of
considerable width and depth. A tim
Der party was formed, but found noth-
ing TO cut down or borrow suitable for
a bridge. At last Il huge store Of cof-
fins was discovered in the village, and
with these the Tommies built their
bridge and crossed alive over the re-
ceptacles for the dead.