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Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10
BY BYRON MllAr15

We have been out in the country
again to pet the wabbly calf and watch
the angry little bee gather more
honey. We left "the busy mart" one
morning just at day break when
were shedding their bilious odor
on a dyspeptic air. We left the
city not because we couldn't take
it with us. but because we didn't want
it along. We are particular about
our company when we. go where we
might feel ashamed of ourself-and
we went to the country.
We were born in the country and
adopted the city because the city
wouldn't adopt us. Inasmuch as blood
is thicker than water, we like Gods
country best. That is why. when we
get all gummed up in the cerebral
region. we hurry away to the land of
our nativity-the free, unbridled coun-
try!
Not that we have ever hankered
for a farmers life, our divine af1atus
aud disproportionate central stat
uary that bothers us when we put on
our shoes, forbidding; but we have
often dreamed of being a gentleman
farmer. In our minds eye we haze
fitted from flower to flower on the
farm. scratching the pigs with a cob,
feeling new horns sprouting on the
infantile rams. sailing the new kit
tens, haltering the turkey gobbler,
gathering the eggs where the horses
have failed to eat them, snaring goph-
ers from post holes, teaching the dog
to bite book-agents. fighting the chinch
bugs and the Jersey COW out of the
wheat field, taking SKINNED milk to
the village, Dragging about our horses
and how near lightning came to hit
ting our barn.
Up to our recent visit this was our
dream of the farm. Now we know
we have been deceived. All farmers
of to-day are gentlemen farmers, and
just as soon as we can find a farmer
fool enough to swap places with us we
are going out into the rural districts
to eat green corn on the cob and be
happy tho married.
We were met in "the little country
town" by the farmer. After getting a
shave and offering in payment a bill
SO big neither the barber nor we could
change it, he bought some good ci-
gars and said he was ready.
1t was glorious morning. In the
air there was no essence of redolent
cafaterias, no ancient alley-stench. no
slop-wagon fetor-only me sweet IL.
cense OF meadow and field.
At the farm home the grass in the
front yard was clipped with a lawn
mower, there were a hammock and
easy chairs. The dinner was dream.
The farmer spent the day enjoying
himself while the hired help did the
work. There were yet two picnics
and sale to attend that week. He
went to all three.
We have always contended that
while the farmer feeds us all he usual.
ly keeps the best for his own larder.
There is a huge overgrown belief in
town that a farmer skimps his own
table to carry food-stuffs to market.
Perish the error: the farmer has fresh
eggs and vegetables. the yellow.
legged chickens cavort about his legs
and the apples in his orchard are as
ruddy-hued as the cheeks of his pretty
daughters. His mail is delivered at
his door. he has telephone and takes
forty-1even periodicals which he reads
before passing them to that bourne
from which newspapers never return.
His life is not ideal, but it has a
leaning that way. Don't pity the
farmer: save your sympathy for the
town slave.
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Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10
The Two Captains
BY W. CLARK RUSSELL.
" Copyright srb by ypddM &co
BY W. CLARK RUSSELL.

The little vessel was hove-to right
athwart the course of the approaching
craft. which might now be some two
or three miles on. The sails OF the
stranger were remarkably white.
IA gents pleasure boat" said Grin
dal. "A proper craft for our flag. !
guess"
i've been thinking that" says Crys-
tai, looking at Pope, who made no
answer.
The stranger came ripping along
toward the brig with pathetic unsus-
piciousness. And she was now within
half mile, perhaps within reach Of a
trumpet, when all of sudden, as
though the Gypsy's true character
had been discovered her length of
broadside with its high sheer of bow,
like a smack's of these days, drew
out, and. she was off!
Fiji on your fore-topsail. Mr.. Crys-
tal," roared Pope. "Grindal, jump for
ward and send a shot from. the Long
Tom after her, as the brig brings her
to bear. Fire wide"
The boatswain rushed forward.
This sort of orders made his blood
run fast. They swung the fore-top-
sail yard. and the brig, close hauled,
stood in chase.
Pope, examining the schooner care.
fully. now clearly made her out to be
pleasure vessel. She was steered
by tiller, and abreast of that long
arm of brass-ended timber. stood a
tall and martial figure, an elderly
gentleman, in long military cloak,
and a soft black hat with a wide
brim. Her few men stood with their
heads above the line of her bulwarks.
straining their vision in evident
alarm and amazement at their pur-
suer.
The boatswain had leveled the long
piece fair at the stranger. when Pope
saw that she had put her helm down
and was slowly rounding, with a faint
tremor of canvas, as though fear
shook her, into the winds eye. In
stantly the captain began to roar out
orders. A boat was lowered. twelve
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10
CHAPTER vlIl.
The Earl.


The night passed quietly: and the
day came along draped in sober gray,
with a long lead-colored swell freckled
by some sea-fowl within gun-shot Of
the quarter. In the afternoon Of this
day. the sky being gray and dry and
the sea-line clear, sail sprang up
right ahead. The two captains were
at dinner when the boatswain put his
ugly face into the skylight and report
cd her. Both came up leisurely,
knowing the wind to be little more
than a small draught, Pope with his
radiant spyglass under his arm. He
ieveled 1t at the sail; Crystal. peered
at her through the briggs telescope.
shall we attack her or pass her
with civil salute?"i said Pope.
Speak. Crystal"
The square man considered. When
he spoke his speech was slow. his de.
livery solemn. and he looked fierce
with his scar.
I'm for passing on" said he. For
more, I'm for putting the briggs helm
over. and giving yonder vessel wide
berth"
what de say. Grlndal?" said Pope.
rounding upon his boatswain.
This is clear sea-" answered the
boatswain. and fust-class oppor-
tunity. I'm for boarding her. taking
all she's got that's worth having. re.
moving her people. then sinking OF
ter, afterwards transferring her crew
10 the first thing we can pick up
bound west or south"
I'm of Grindnl's mind" said Pope.
Right. II you sink the vessel" In.
lerjected crystal.
So the order was given for the guns
10 bo loaded. and the small arms
served out. They loaded the carron-
ades, and ran them out. The two long
guns were also loaded; the boats were
seen to. all was made clear for action.
''HoAst the ensign" said Pope.
Haul up your courses. and back the
lere-topss Down hslluua.s
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10
cHAPTER vlI.-contlnued.
Copyright. 1871. by P F. Collier.

Crystals face cleared little and he
smoked thoughtfully and in silence
Pope eyed him askant, somewhat
darkly. but on meeting his gaze his
face lighted up with one of his fine
cordial. Irish smiles. 1t was clear
from this and further discourse they
held that they had as yet formed no
plans after they had obtained as much
plunder as would satisfy them.
The crew made merry in the dog
watches that evening, wearied as they
well might be after the labors of the
night. Just before sundown the boat
swain Grindal lurched through the
yellow sheen to the quarterback.
Captain Pope" said he, "the men
ha'n't seen their flag yet. Is there
any objection to its being hoisted, that
all hands may make sure of the colors
they sail under?"
Certainly" says Pope with great
heartiness. "Pipe all hands aft and
let them salute the flag with a glass
of grog apiece"
Grindal chirruped somewhat tipsily,
and the crew came tumbling on to the
mdln ueck. Ducket Oh gin was
drawn and the hands were ordered
not to drink Till the flag fioated over
them.
Pope went to the fag-locker Just
abaft the wheel and took out little
bale OF stun that was like pail rolled
up. He bent this weired flag to the
main-royal signal halyards. Then took
a turn round his hand and shouted
to his man to bring him and Crystal
a glass Of grog. He then addressed
few words to the pirates. and,
tweaking the line he held, the flag
at the masthead broke and. blew out
large, glossy, and black at the ravens
wing again the fading scarlet over.
head.
The whole ships company roared
out three cheers, and then drank, the
captain and his mate drinking with
them.
The flag was black ground. 1t
lacked the melodramatic ghastly de-
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

sices of skull and raw bones. 1t was
not flag. however, that man would
continue flying. After it had ioatgi
aloft five minutes. 1t was hauled down,
rolled up and slowed away. The men
went forward. and one produced a fid-
die. and many of the sailors turned
to and danced in the beautiful fading
light.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10
IrAr. o. ONO, cIrr OF ToLrDo. / !,

STATE o1 ,oeIs os.o' oaT1-q SaTr OF TOIrDo.t..
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he Il senior
partner OF the frm of +. J. CHENEY Co., doing
aforesaid and that said nrm will pay the sum OF ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case Of
CArAgRH that cannot be cured by the use Of HALLS
CATAREH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my presence,
this 9Th day of December, A. d. 1896.
,-i A. w. GLEASON.
1s1 Nof1fv pUbfts.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts
directly the blood and mucous surfaces OF tho
system. Send for testimonials, free.
+. J. CHENEY CO., Tolado, O..
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10
TN One Rackane.

II Defiance Starch" does not
please you, return it to your dealer.
II it does you get one-third more for
the same money. It will give you
satisfaction. and win not stick to the
iron.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10
First Come. First Served.

We would rather sell our fine San
Luis valley lands to Colorado farmers.
Best water rights, fertile soil, low
prices. easy terms. II easterners come
first-and they're coming fast-we will
sell to them. of course. Send for our
new booklet and see what you're miss
ing. The Colorado Bureau of Immigra-
ton. GIG Majestic Bldg. Denver. Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

II you don't get the biggest and
hest it's your own fault. Defiance
Starch is for sale everywhere and
there is positively nothing to equal
it in quality or quantity.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

teen years l Sunereo
with terrible pain In
my back. l expert
mented with doc
tors and medicines
but got little If any
relief. / actually be-
lieve the aching in
in my back and
through the groin
became worse. I did
not know what 1t
was to enjoy a
nights rest and
arose in the morn
ing feeling tired and
unref fire s he'd. My
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10
The Mathematics Of Il.

She had fifteen million dollars.
Placed in bonds and shares and
rents:
He had fifteen million dollarp,
30 they merged their sentiments.
Now they've raised = son who's vat
ued N
At exactly thirty conts.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10
ASK Your peaIer FOR AlIen,. Eo,

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot-Eass.
A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet. Cures Swollen. Sore. Hot. Cailous.
Aching. Sweating feet and Ingrowing Nails.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes new or tight
Shoes easy. Sold by all Druggists and
shoe stores. 25c. Sample mailed FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted. Le Roy. N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10
Giants in the Harvest Field.

In the last batch Of men ordered by l.
M. Yost that came down from Denver
to assist in harvesting the wheat crop,
is John Springhouse. He would be a
good attraction to any sideshow. He
stands seven feet and nine inches in
his stocking feet, and had to stoop to
get in the door at Yost's mill ONCE He
has son with him. fourteen years old,
that comes to his arm pits. These two
giants are working for John Lechleiter.
Springhouse ought to make good
hand, as it will be only one step from
the ground to the header box, and he
will always be unloading on = level
with the stack.-Hays City Republican.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

well" she said, the Browns have
accepted our invitation and are coming
to spend week with U.s." Hang 1t
all. Maria" he complained, you must
have made that invitation too cordial" "
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10
A Green Cucumber.

We have been thinking We would
write a poem on what green cucum.
ber does to man. but we could only
think Of one line:
"Oh. what the green cucumber does
to man is a plenty!"
That was plenty for the man. but
not enough for a poem. SO we smoked
on in silence and decided that what
{ green cucumber does to man could
not be told in verse. Therefore. We
began to write In prose- After filling
seventeen pages with the worst lot Of
stomachaches on record. we decided
what a green cucumber does to a man
Is so much that It cannot even be told
In prose. We then tried crowding II
into both prose and poetry. but gave
1t up at last, deciding to leave this
sign for your perusal:
III you would be well served:
Serve yourself.
.'....'...s. .................
After serving yourself you will know
all about what green cucumber does
to man. Then you may writa your
own thesis on "Stomachaches I Have
Had" or What the Green Cucumber
Did to Me When I Wasn't hooking"
For the best description of q cucum.
bcr contoytion In It's active state. we
will give one pair of brass CONN.
handles. warranted to e. Write
early and avoid crowding.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10
Will Light on Glass.

Nearly all the. safety matches which
are safe against friction on sandpaper,
stone, wood or brick ignites readily
from a quick rub on glass.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

DO you think I will be able to mold
public opinion?" asked the candidate who
had just let out his maiden speech. "Oh.
] guess So. replied the veteran politician.
The anecdotes you worked on were GER
tainly moldy enough"
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

"Western men are not what they once
were" said the old-timer. What were
they once?" asked the tenderfoot. Boys.
reioined the old-timer sadly.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

You never hear any one complain
none to equal it in quality and guam
tity. 16 ounces, 10 cents. Try 1t now
and save your money.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

Quite number of Eastern college
men came out West this summer to
harvest wheat. but more stayed at
home to SOW wild oats.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

Scribler-Why don't you send more
of ysur squibs to the Comic Howler?
aragrapher-Because the editor can't
take joke.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10
smoks Ba.tsr's "Bullhsad" scent cls,

Many q mans nose biushes for the acts
Of bis elbow.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

Piso's curs cannot be TOO highly spoken - =
. cough cure.--J. w. O'BRiEN. 3ss Third Ava,
n. Aiuues polls. MIMI. Jan. q 1904
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

she was a burglar. perhaps women will
be more careful how they go through
their husbands pockets
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

The secret of the popularity of Baxter
''Bullhead" scent cigar IL revealed In co
word--"Quality-"
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

-he miIdest tobacco that grows IL used
In the makeup of Baxter's Bullhead :
cent cigar. Try one and see-
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

Defiance Starch Is put up 10 ounces
IN = package. 10 cents. Onethird
more starch for the same money.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

Hear that story about the fly paper?'
NO ''Weil. you'll be stuck on IT,
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

Wise merchants nut their show win
dows iE the newspapers.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup.
For children teething. softcns the gums reduces nr
ensumstion aays pain. wind coiic. 10 boetla
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

The best possible throw of dice Is to
throw them into the sewer
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

When the full infantry force Of the
country is Called out all the babies will
be up in arms.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10
SUFFERED FoR FIFTEEN yEAna

Completely Restored to Health.
Mrs. p. Brunei, wife of Brunei.
stock dealer. residence 3111 0raDd
Ave-. Everett. Wash. says: For nf-
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

There are better ways Of making
money than by counterfeiting.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

To Cure a Cold In Ono day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tablets. All
druxgists refund money II It fails to cure 2oc
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

You can't always tell man by tn,
company he Keeps. The Jail warden mu,
be one OF the best men In town.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

Nanny" said little Gladys. when
grow up and get divorced can 1 eat all
the ice cream I want?
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

Try me Just once and I am sure
to come again. Defiance Starch.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

A smile of satisfaction goes with one Of
Baxter's "Builhead" scent clgars.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

Two heads are undoubtedly better than
one In . drum.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

If vou have smoked Bullhead Scent
~igar you know how good they are: u
YOU have not. better try one.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

so the umpire stopped the game in tn,
sixth Inning. how was thatY' Why
busted our only bat on his head"
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color
Silk, Wool and Cotton at one boiling.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

1T beats air. how eood a cigar. zoe ear
Try q "Bullhead."
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

Lending man a dollar is deed of
trust.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

Defiance Starch is guaranteed big
gest and best or money refunded. 1e
ounces. 10 cents. Try 1t now
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

IL Il not curious that losing heart
causes heartache. whereas losing teeth
cures tooth-ache?
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

Exit ice man. enter coal man. Heft
your purse: which is worse?
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10
MANY CHILDREN ARE slcKLx.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
used by Mother Gray. nurse in Children's
Home. Now York, cure Summer Complaint.
Feverishness, Headache. Stomach Troubles.
Teething Disorders and Destroy Worms. At
all Druggists. 25c. Sample mailed FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted. lie Roy. N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

Colorado boasts of such delightful
breezes that they even t,.rr. the weather
vane-
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-10

III you would be well served: /:
Serve yourself. /:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
MANITOBA WANTS PEOPLE.
Farmers From the United States Arc
Welcomed

Welcomed.
What Canada is most interested in now
and welcomes the most" said w. Antlin
of Winnipeg, Manitoba, In the lobby of the
New Willard. lis the large immigration
from the United States to that country.
Winnipeg has been especially fortunate In
securing the better class Of farmers to take
up farms in the wheat belt Of the province.
There are still thousands of acres Of the
finest kind of farm lands that may be had
through the homesteading system. No bet
ter lands can be secured any place, and
the growth Of the country attests healthy
iafiux.
1.-The crying need at present is more rail-
roads. Winnipeg is practically assured of
another road within year. The Northern
Pacific Is within short distance of US. and
| believe they see the Importance Of ex-
tending their lines through our country.
1t Is their evident intention Of making a
terminal at Edmonton, which is situated
In the heart Of the wheat district.
Houses are scarce in Winnipeg now.
The contractors have not had time to take
contracts to build residences. The city's
growth In warehouses and large business
blocks in five years has been large. The
past year has seen 81, 500. 900 worth of this
class OF buildings erected and more are
contemplated. Large farming implement
manufacturers Of the United States antici-
pate the growth of the country and have
active managers stationed at Winnipeg to
look after their interests.
Young men with any push in them are
IN demand up there. Wages are good,
ABOVE the average, and living as a rule no
n1gner, ! ao should say one could live well
there on $25 or $50 a month. The city has
now about 10000 inhabitants. and is right
up to date in all of its Industries They
seek the best and the best Is cheapest"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
Washington Stock Exchange,

sa les call. IL o'clock noon-U s. Reg
s. at at spd Il s
At lO47, 81 900 at 1o4S 81 90 at 1o4s. wash wash
ington Loan and Trust Co., 10 at PA, : at 2l5
10 at lioA io at iioA, at 1iea chesapeake sls
1874 io at is7a at is7s. 10 at is7ss 10 10 at at
er eo). After cal-Mergenthaler Linotype, 10 GA at
1 Isl 10 at 1874, 10 at 1871. Lanston Monotype
Railroad Bonds-capital Traction As, 1osH bid.
ie D asked Ms1a
S1aa ce st. Ii 3D. s4 e Asked bid T q
ton Railway and Electric Co. is. 81 bid. s. asked
ries A, Ill bid, 1T asked. Washington Gas CO. 6s
series B, ~ bid. U. s Electric Light Deb. Imp
1904 bid. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone IS,
lO4h bid 1047s asked. Washington Market Co. LIST
bid. American Graphophone Deb IS. 05 bid.
Safe Deposit and Trust Stocks-National Safe De-
loan and Trust 21s bd ei7 ASKED ss
surity and Trust, 215 bid. 22O asked. Washington
SAFE ,d Deposit PEI 80 bid Union Trust and storage
Railroad stocks-capital Traction Co., 100 bid.
Railway and Electric Co. Com, 1917 bid, las
bid 80 s asked MetIOpOiltan; zoo bid rs asked
Second, 100 bid Citizens; $50 bid, 1ss asked.
West End. 145 bid. $50 asked. Traders, 145 bid,
1Ss asked Lincoln. 100 bid. 1s5 asked Riggs,
Insurance Stocks-Firemen's. 20 bid. 20 asked
Franklin. so bid. SO asked Metropolitan. rs bid,
80 , asked. Coreoran, Is bid. Potomac, Ct bid.
$50 bid. so5 asked: National Union. * bid, o
asked. Columbia, II bid IL asked. Riggs, 81
bid, asked. Peoples, 81 bid, 7 asked. CONNER
cial, Is bid. Colonial; 90 bid ITO asked;
Title Insurance Stocks-Real Estate Title, 90 bid
% asked. Columbia Title. Az bid, asked. Wash.
ington Title. ~ bid. ~ asked.
and Potomac Telephone; 42h bid; 42N asked
American Graphophone Pref. bid, on asked.
Gas Stocks-Washingto Gas, '79h bid, 79% ask
ed. Georgetown Gas, rs bid.
Type Machine Stocks-MerEenthaler Linotype.
1871 bid, -1S7x asked. Lanston Moaotype. Tx
bid. 11h asked.
miscellaneous stocks-Greene Con. Copper Co..
s22 bid 22h asked. Washington Market 1871 bid
2o1s asked. Norfolk and Washington Steamboat.
s2i5 bid J. Maury Dove Co.. 10 bid.
'Ex. dividend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
ARIZONA AGAINST UNION.
Legislature Adopts Resolutions Favor
ing the Omnibus Bill.

The Arizona legislature yesterday passed
the following concurrent resolution:
'Be 1t resolved by the council and house
of representatives Of the legislative as
sembly of the territory Of Arizona. both
concurring. that the proposed union of
New Mexico and Arizona and their Joint
admission as a state Is inimical to the in
terests of the people of Arizona. and we
emphatically oppose that proposal; and be
it further
Resolved. That a copy Of this resolu-
ton be transmitted to Marcus A. Smith
and to Senator Quay, with our urgent re-
quest to oppose such union and promote
the passage of the omnibus BILL"
A dispatch from Santa Fe, N NJ, yes
terday says: The house passed resolution
today thanking Senators Quay and Foraker
for the fight they are making for statehood
The resolution passed by 10 to 4, those yot-
ing against 1t desiring to include the other
senator's by name who are friendly to the
New Mexican claim for statehood. The
resolution will be amended to that ef-
feet when 1t reaches the council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
Pocket Pistols.
IVChSL Z ISCOISs
From the Atlanta Journal.

From the Atlanta Journal
Unless the law can be properly enforced
in regard to concealed weapons one may
feel compelled to avoid crowds In the thor
oughfares of life-and especially they
should be wary of meeting personal en-
envy anywhere or at any time. Danger
turks In the very air when an evil-minded
person can prepare himself to pull down on
you without giving you warning or prep
aration; and your life may be snuffed out
before you can defend yourself or entreat
for mercy. We have some laws on our
statute books In regard to such matters,
but they amount to very little as at pres
This shooting business Is altogether too lax
in its privilege Of concealed ptstols-and too
dangerous as to every day results-from
reckless handling.