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The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03

Sir Thomas Upton declares he will
marry an American girl when he lifts
the cup. This does not conflict with
his original intention OF remaining a
bachelor.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03

FITS permanently coits sr rbsrvonsnsss Aft~s
hrst day OF Dr. klue's Great Nerve Hsatorer.
send for FREE. s2.OO trial bottle aud treatise
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03

II there is no other way to XIII on tho
English sparrows II might be possible to
get the Legislature to pusH u law pro-
tectlng them
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03

Dealers say that as soon as a GUS
toner tries Defiance Starch II is i'm
possible to sell them any other cold
water starch. II can be used cold
or boiled.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03

Here's Btill n good motto
Not learned In "A school
Tnke time by the foroiock. J
Aud niso the muici
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03

II YOU have nmoked a BuIlhead 5-csnt
dgar you know how good they are: II
you have not. better try one.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03

Wireless telegraphy and wireless tel
cphones arc easy but It will take rare
genius to perfect wireless politics.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03

you don't mean to sny that you havs
no theories about the education of chill
dreng' NO. have too many children"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03

''why did you curthil the ours taii1'
"BecntIae | wanted TO take him In tho
carriage ana his tan would keep u wng-
gin.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03

A smile of rntirfaction eoes with one Of
naIter.n "nmllhend' 5-cent clgnr.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03

Dolly-whnt plnce does Mrs Rushor
hold In the ico3 i<itty-oh. she's one OF
the noughtR
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03
Women Barred for centurie,.

No woman has entered the convent
of St Catherine, on Mt. Sinai. for
/ 400 years.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03
New York Shipping.

Ten to twelve ships day arrive
in the port Of New York.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03

-he miidest tobacco that grows Is used
In the makeup of Baxters Bulihead &
cent cigar Try one and soc.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03

FALL TERM OF CENTRAL BUSINESS
COIIKOE of DFNVEH opens sept i~t. Coursess
Bookkeeping. Shorthand aud relsaraphJ.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03
L0AlGe eozA/ M,zH MT7lMeuT

but 1t is determined that the nam
moth fed only on grasses and similar
matter. Remnants Of pine needles
were found in the stomach. The
tongue was in equally fine condition
and has been preserved in alcohol.
That the mammoth died almost at
once after falling is shown by the
fact thRt between the tongue and the
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03

Life is for most people continuous
process OF getting uaed to things they
haven't been expecting.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are
fast to light and washing.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03

Mrs. winsiov'- Soothing Syrup
For children tecihnR, soffens tho gums. reduces I'm
aayr pain. wind collie. 5e bottis-
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY

hOTHk DAmEs INDIANA
One Mile West Of Notre Dame Univerrity.
Most beautifully aud heaithfuiy located. Conducted
by the Sisters OF the Holy Cross Chartered 1855.
Tying national patronage. Thorough Enxiiah,
Classical, beientihe and Commercial oourses, ad-
yaneed Chemistry and Pharmacy. Regular Col
legiate Degrees. Preparatory Department trains
papils ~ tesnlar. special Or collegiate courses
The conssrvAtory Of Music I c.ndueted on plans
Of the best Conscrra ratDrfes. The Art Departuent
modelled after leading Art schools. Miaim Depart
ment for children under twelve years. Physiesf
Culture under direction Of graduate Of Dr. Sarenfs
Normal School of Physical Training.
The bott modern educational Advantage. for hitting
young women for llt Of usefulness The constant
growth OF the Academy has again necesaftated the
erection Of additional nne buildings with latest
Iiygieuic equipments. Moderate cost. New school
year begins September sth. Nention thls paper.
The Dlrectress Of ST. ElARf'S ACADEMY,
Hotre Dsns. indiana.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-03
EDUCATIONAL.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME,

NUKE DAME. INDIANA.
FULL COURSES IN Classics, Letters. Eco
nomies and History. Journalism, Art, Science.
Pharmacy, Law. Civil, Mechanical and Etee-
trieai Engineering. Architecture.
Thorough Preparatory axd Commercials
Courses.
Rooms Free to all students who have com
pieted the studies required for admission into thu
Sophomore. Junior or Senior Year Of any Of the
Collegiate Coufses.
Rooms to Rent, moderate charge to studenfn
over seventeen preparing for Collegiafc Courses
A limited number OF Candidates for the Eccle-
siastical state will be received at special rates.
81. Edwards Hall. for boys under II years. fs
unique IN the completeness OF It's equipment
The Goth Year will open September 8, 1908.
Catalogues Free. Address p. o. Box 74o.
REV. a. mORRiSSEY, {. s. c., President
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05

the pirates made a considerable crowd

the pirates made a considerable crowd
on either hand of it.
Pope, smoking a cigar, walked up
to the pile of stun, thus stationing
himself between the mobs OF men. He
said:
MY lads, all that we have taken SO
far is here. There is gold in those
cases. No call to count the coins. We
know to a shilling by the ships papers
what the amount is"
Sitting down on one Of the cases.
he pulled out a notebook and pen
Gil, and his men watched him in ST.
lence while he made certain calcula-
tions.
81 will not give you his figures; to
tell the truth do not recollect them.
l believe that he reserved one-third Of
the money for himself and brig. CIV
ing Crystal fourth of the remainder,
and the rest to the men in equal por-
tions, without regard to ratings. The
old man who told me this story was
not very clear on this head.
When Pope had called out the fig-
ures aloud. standing up to do SO, and
looking about him with a face OF iron.
he cried out. "You are satisfied.
hope?"
who's a-going to make the valua-
tion?" exclaimed a pirate. impatiently.
THE capt'n-who else could?" says
Bobbin, In the crowd, adding instant
ly. always begging of Mr.. Crystals
pardon"
Let's shove ahead. then" says
Pope.
It was noon before the worth Of the
things had been summed UP. The
mall bags had not been opened. Pope
broke of to take sights with Crystal.
and the, men went below to dinner,
two remaining to sentinel the booty.
A melodious voice sounded in the
companionway. May I come on
deck?"
IAN instant" roared Pope. He
caught the bell and shouted. Strike
the bell eight"
Eight BELLS" echoed Crystal. and
while pirate hammered eight silvery
chimes out OF the throat Of q little
green bell that hung close abaft the
foremast. Capt Pope went along to
Laura Crystal.
1T IL good to breathe this air after
the atmosphere Of the cabin" she ex-
claimed, "and It Is dull downstairs"
Before Pope could answer. Crystal
trudged up.
Pope paused . moment 70 look
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
Historic Residence in india.

Lord Kitchener's house at Simla. In.
dia, stands on the famous hill "Jak-
ko," but high stone wall shuts out
the view until coming to an open gate
way vista reveals the house and
grounds. and Flagstaff which marks
1t as the residence of the Commander
in-Chief. The gateway itself has a
military appearance. for at the base
of each iron pillar surmounted by
lamps. a cannon faces outward. and
two Gurkha soldiers pace up and down
shoulderlng rifles. This old place is
fraught with historical associations,
for 1t has been the summer residence
of the Commander-in-C Chief in India for
years. The names of Roberts, Lock.
hart and White are associated with it.
It is said that when Lord Kitchener
first visited Snowdon. as It is called.
last winter on a short visit to Simla,
he pronounced it "a barn." and spoke
freely Of the many changes which he
proposed to carry out.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
The Teacher Won,

Hinton, KY. Nov. 2.-For over two
years two of the best physicians in
this part Of the State have been treat
ing Mr.. e. J. Thompson, a popular
local school teacher, for Diabetes.
They told him that but little could be
done to help him. He made up his
mind to try a new remedy called
Dodd's Kidney Pills. and Jays:
They saved me when the doctors
held out no hope. took in all about
ten boxes. will always praise Dodd's
Kidney Pills for the great good they
have done for me-"
Many people. and some physicians.
still persist in the belief that Diabetes
is an incurable disease. Our teacher,
Mr.. Thompson. says 1t Is durable, for
Dodd's Kidney Pills cured him after
two good physicians had treated him
tor to years without success.
remedy that will cure Diabetes
will surely sure any case of Kidney
Trouble.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
One-Way Rates Via Union Pacific.
September IS to November 80, In
elusive, 1908.

One way second-class colonist tickets
are on sale via Union Poetic to
San Francisco. Los Angeles. and many
other California points. $25.
Southern Pacific main and branch line
points. Portland to Ashland. inclusive.
via Portland SIS.
Portland, Oregon, and Tacoma and Sc
attic, Washington, via Portland SIS.
So '' '
Spokane. washington. including inter
mediate o. r. & N. branch lines, $22 so.
All points on Great Northern Ry., Spo-
kane to Wenatchee. inclusive via Hunt
ington and Spokane. $3.50.
All points on Great Northern Ry. west
of Wenatchee to Tacoma and points north
thereof. including Vancouver and Vic
toria, via Huntington and Spokane. local
over Wenatchee not to exceed SIS.
And to many points in Idaho, Montana,
Utah and Oregon at correspondingly re-
duced rates.
Liberal stopovers in California and at
and west of Pocatello.
Be sure your tickets read via Union Pa
cifc.
For full Information call on local agent
or address Il. r. Griffin. General Agent.
sn Seventeenth street. Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
CHAPTER Xxx.
The Mails.


It was now for Pope to open the
mail bags and examine their contents.
Crystal left the bulwarks. against
which he lad been leaning, and drew
close.
There were several bags of mails.
and each was stuffed full. The con-
tents consisted of letters, newspapers.
little parcels, and the like. The let
ters which contained nothing but writ
ing ~ere flung overheard. One stout
envelope in the third bag that was
opened. secured by tape and green
sealing wax. was found to contain a
fiat packet of small diamonds. Some
bills of exchange were met with. Bank
notes of the value of six hundred
pounds. Sundry small packages con-
tanned articles of jewelry.
(To be continued)
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
Peasant. Favor a. sMonopoIy.

Great excitement prevails through
out the currant-growing districts Of
Greece in favor of currant-monopoly;
scheme put into operation by an Eng-i
lish syndicate. A body Of peasants
carrying black flags recently marched
into the town of Pyrgos to the sound ef
the church bells and more than thos-
sand currant-growers of Corinth and
neighborhood have threatened to pro-
ceed armed to Athens in order to prof.
test by force against opposition to th0l
uannnn0lv
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
CHAPTER xIx.-continued.


Crystal stood up. He had finished
breakfast, and at sea, when man
ends his meal, he departs without a
moments loss of time to relieve the
man who has relieved him, supposing
1t to be his watch on deck.
"A pity you didn't sail in any other
ship than the Thetis, Laura" said he,
and with a glance at Pope, that
seemed malevolent owing to the shad-
ow with which his scar dyed it, he
trudged up the short steps.
Crystal is not q good tempered
man." said Pope, softly.
HE is in concern about me-" an
swered Laura.
Il have served him WELL" continued
Pope. leaning back, and gazing at her
thoughtfully. "He was SO poor when
fell in with him in London that, in
q few days, he would not have pos
sessed q shilling for meal. Probably
his share in this voyage will already
work out at considerably over thou
sand pounds-I include certain draft
which is sure to be honored. accept
Cd all the risks. I burdened myself
with a painful memory. l found him
. comfortable perth, and offered him
share in my fortune. and how does he
repay me? He dislikes that should
even admire you-you, madam, who
are 80 admirable that no man could
behold you without alteration"
Her cheeks were burning. but GER
tainly not with displeasure. And now
he exhibited great tact. for though he
was alone with her he made no at
tempt to press himself, though I will
not say that this might not have been
owing in a small degree to the acci-
dent of his casting his eyes up to
the skylight, through which he be-
held a number of surly, irritable. i'm.
patient, piratic faces staring down at
him and the girl.
When everything had been conveyed
on deck, Pope lighted cigar and fol-
lowed the men. He found all hands
assembled.
The plunder had been heaped be-
tween the skylight and the wheel, and
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
His Remarkable Life.

A dispatch to the Philadelphia Re-
ord from Bristol, Pa. says that there
was nothing remarkable in the nfOi
and death" of Sammy Cox Of Emilieti
near Bristol. who was buried LAST
week. There was something very rs1|
markable in his life. He died at 80 iDl
the old homestead where he wasl
born, and in those 50 years he had
never been absent over night from his
home" A man Of settled habits. .
model and a monument Of perms-
nency, q rebuke to American nomadio
life.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
LIKED HIS "NIP.~
Not q Whisky, but a Coffee Topsr.

Give coffee half a chance and with
some people it sets its grip hard and
fast. up to a couple of years ago."
says a business man of Brooklyn, N.
Y, Il was as constant a coffee drink
er as 1t was possible to be, indeed, my
craving for coffeo was equal to that
OF drunkard for his regular nip
and the effect Of the coffee drug upon
my system was indeed deplorable.
My skin lacked its natural color,
my features were pinched and my
nevers were shattered to such an ex-
tent as to render me very irritable.
also suffered from palpitation OF the
heart.
1T was while In this condition read
an article about Postum Food Coffee
and concluded to try 1t. It was not
long before Postum had entirely de-
stroyed my raging passion for coffee
and In q short time ! had entirely
given up coffee for delicious Postum.
THE change that followed was so
extraordinary am unable to describe
1t. Suffice 1t to say, however. that
all my troubles have disappeared.
am my original happy self again and
on the whole the soothing AID pleas
ant effects produced by my cup Of
Postum make me feel as though I
have been landed at another station
mot long ago converted one of my
friends to Postum and he Is now as
loud In its praise as am" Name fur
nished by Postum Co.. Battle Creek.
Mich.
Look in each package for q copy Of
the famous little book. THE Road 70
Wellville."
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05

strong legs watching her sink through
the hatch.
The cabin man was preparing the
table for dinner. Laura sat down upon
a locker and sank into thought.
On sudden Pope's door opened and
the captain stepped forth. He started
with look of transport on beholding
her, and instantly approached and
seated himself at her side. He made
as IL he would take her hand. checked
himself, but. self-restraint fired his
cheek with blood, and she thought he
looked handsomer than she had ever
before seen him.
"Is not all that booty have been
looking at upstairs enough for your"
said she.
Enough for me. But there are
Others"
What will be your share?"
Say two thousand pounds" he an
swered, smiling at these inquiries,
which were made charming to him
by the beautiful face he looked at.
Can you make the rest satisfy the
men. SO as to end this voyage and
save your lives?"
II cannot live upon the interest of
two thousand pounds" answered Pope
with sigh, "and shall not make the
halter longer by extending my cruise
and enlarging my estate. But I am
touched" said he in his sweetest man.
ner. that you should feel anxious
about my safety" ..-.
This was significant, and SO were
her bushes; but II Pope at this mo-
ment intended to make love. his pas
sion must be hindered by the intru-
sion Of round of salt. boiled beef.
In fact. the cabin dinner was ready.
Crystal was called, Grindal was shout
ed for and took charge, and the two
captains and the young lady seated
themselves.
1t was plain from Crystals face that
he continued In bad temper. Though
Pope could not but cast from time to
time an adcring glance at Laura. he
refrained from making direct love to
her under Jonathnn's nose. When they
were seated Pope said:
Miss Crystal is uneasy about you
and me. Johnny; she would have us
end the voyage before we're captured
and hanged. have told her that we
are not yet rich enough"
"She need not trouble herself with
fears of our being hanged" said Crys-
tai: depend upon It in my death /
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
No Roval Road.

St. Clair McKelway believes thar
the journalism of the future will be o.
profession and that men will be espe-
cially educated for it. They are and
always have been. Did that important
and valuable member Of the profes-
sion never hear Of "the hard school of
journalism" There is no other, and
never will be, worth a pinch Of snuff.
in our humble estimation. The uni
versity Of experience is the one which
gives the real degrees in journalism.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
Was Always RunnIno,

The Duke of Argyll tells this story
Of Winston Churchill, which shows
that the talent for talk developed
young in the author and member OF
parliament. Some years ago he visit
ed Harrow, and noticing a boy rum
ming around the cricket field all by
himself asked what he was doing Il
for. That's Lord Randolph Church
Ills son, and whenever he talks too
much we make him run three times
round the cricket field"
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
FOOT OF THE MODERN GIRL.
Average Size Of Shoe Sold To-Day 10
Number Five.

Athletic exercise is undoubtedly
adding cubits to the stature of the
modern girl but" remarked an F street
shoe merchant, "it is likewise increas-
Ing the length OF her feet, increasing
them indeed. into such wonderful pro-
portions that the perfect mine of small
Jokes we used to hear about the pedal
extremities OF Britains daughters is
entirely exploded.
Having paid these young ladies the
compliment of initiating their train
Ing, the humorist now finds that his
countrywomen's feet have developed
the proportions he once found SO ludi-
crous.
The time when to possess tiny feet
vas thing to be desired, Is past; the
athletic girl having changed all that.
The proper and beautiful thing nova
days is to be Of classical dimensions
As 1t is shape, not size, that makes or
woman halls this evolution with de-
light. proving that the change is owing
to the wholesome outdoor life Of the
really modern girl. And, may add"
continued the merchant, that never
has footwear been prettier than now.
It's really amusing to hear the athletic
girl order the size Of her foot. We sell
No. and 6 now, when only a few
years back we rarely had call for a
shoe over No. 3-that being considered
a large shoe. l often picture tho
daughters from the Flowery Kingdom
witnessing such a sale. Their sleepy,
almond eyes would stand open in pos
tive horror could they see the heroic
proportions of their Western sisters
pedal .extremities, and in the shock fail
to appreciate that the modern girl con-
suits quantity as well as quality"
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
The Two Captains
BY W. CLARK RUSSELL.
copynh BY tss7by podd
BY W. CLARK RUSSELL.

around the sea, and in that pause
Laura's eyes rested upon his fine face,
and Crystal noticed the look. The
square man put down his quadrant,
and he and Laura fell a-pacing the
deck, Pope descending.
The cousins walked the deck for a
little while in silence. Crystal then
suddenly said, screwing his eyes into
the extremity of their sockets SO as
to observe the girl without turning
his head:
What dye think Of Pope"
Hes a very gentlemanly sailor"
she answered, with a slight smile.
Hes much too handsome, dignified
and well-bred to be a pirate"
Crystals mouth widened in grin,
but there was little or no mirth in the
grimace.
II hope" says he bluntly, now turn
ing his head to look at her fully, that
you're not going to fall in love with
him. Eh! is it SO? Has his blarney
bitten ye already?" He paused, breath
ing hard. Curse me-" he continued,
IF Jonathan Crystal Is going to let
any relation of his marry a pirate"
why not?" said Laura coolly.
"The Crystals are a respectable old
family and pirates are hanged" said
Crystal in a low note.
Aren't you pirate" cried the
beautiful girl. "and aren't you likely to
be hanged?"
NO" roared Crystal in a tone that
caused the evil-eyed helmsman to
start and stare. "See this! it's this
that will save the Crystals from dis
grace" and he whipped pistol out Of
his breast
You frighten me more than ever
Capt. Pope does" said Laura, who
had turned a little pale, though she
spoke steadily. Il would rather be
protected by him than by you. You're
in a bad temper and look terrible.
Capt. Pope is all goodness and con-
sideration, and I'll go downstairs until
you make me feel easy in your COM
pany;" and down she went, to the
amazement of the square man, who
stood rooted, but swaying on his
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
"A wonderfu, Clock.

c. G. Mower of Orwigsburg, Penn
sylvania, is regarded as a mechanical
genius. Not long since he bought a
grandfather's clock and set out to COM
plicate its works. The result is that
1t is the wonder of the countryside
Besides showing the hour, the day Of
the week, and the month and striking
the quarters. he has made 1t possible
in way for the clock to deliver q SER
mon. Every Sunday morning at s: 80 a
little door just above the figure XII
flies open and little man pops out.
He has Bible under his arm and car
ries the inscription, when l am 60
ing to appear. ye know; but when the
Son Of Man cometh We know not" The
figure stays out until midnight. when
it retires to reappear again the fol-
lowing week.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
klnafIsher's Nest No. Wanted.

DR.. Bowdler Sharpe Of the British
museum says that for years there has
been popular idea abrolq that the
museum is In want Of a kingfsher's
nest and is willing to give $500 for
It. The result is that every spring
DR.. Sharpe gets great number Of
klngfishers' nests sent to him and the
consignors are greatly disappointed
when he has to return them. Another
myth is still more foolish. 1t is that
a well-known entomologist has paid
$4,000 for a specimen Of flea. The
fact Of the matter is that from three
pence TO sixpence only ia the price
commanded by any out-of-the-way ex-
ample OF this lively domestic insect
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
On Exhibition,

The President had an informal recep-
tion In his office recently and num-
ber OF visitors were presented to him.
One lady introduced herself as from
Jacksonville, Florida, and said: "Mr.
President, l have come all this way
just to see you. have never seen q
live President before" Mr. Roosevelt
seemed much amused. well, WELL"
he said. II hope you don't feel disap-
pointment now that you have seen
one. Lots OF people in these parts go
all the way to Jacksonville to see a
live alligator. | wonder which kind Of
a tourist feels the most sold"
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-05
The Military Spirit In Canada.

Figures have just been published
which the Canadian press claims as an
indication Of the military spirit which
animates young Canada. The state of
New York has a population of nearly
100000 more than the entire Domin-
ion of Canada. yet its national guard
has an enrolment of only 14.46S men.
Canada. on the other hand, has $4,000
men in its active militia, and thou
sands Of others who have gone through
retired list.