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CHAPTER XVI.
The eift Of the Elves.

It was the edge of a forest pool, and
slender, dark-haired girl bending
from the brink to see herself In the
still water. Looking, she smiled-and
small wonder!
Below her, framed in green rushes,
was the reflection of a high-born maid
en- dressed according to her rank.
Gold was in the embroidery that stiff
fened her trailing skirts; gold was
sewn into her gloves, and golden
chains twined i'll her lustrous hair
added to the spirited poise of her head
touch of stateliness. No wonder that
her mouth curved into a smile as she
sazed.
A sweet voice sounded up the bank,
calling, "Randalin! Randalin!"
Picking up the branchful of scarlet
berries which she had dropped, Frode's
daughter moved toward the voice.
"Are they about to go, Dearwyn?" she
asked the little gentlewoman who
came toward her around a hawthorn
bush. lifting her silken skirts daintily.
Dearwyn shook her head. my lady
wishes to try on you the wreath she
has made. She thinks your dark locks
will set it off better than our light
ones"
Il was on my way thither," Randa-
lin said, quickening her steps.
Along the bank of a pebbly stream,
between pickets of mounted guards,
the troop of holiday-folk was strung
in scattered groups. And where the
sun lay warm on a 1eafy glade, the
Kings beautiful Danish wife" took
her incoming amid her following Of
maids and Of pages, of ribboned
wenches and baggage-laden slaves.
Gazing at her, Randalin's admira-
tion mounted to wistfulness. Were I
like that, should be sure of his feel
ing toward me-" she sighed.
1t was easy to understand why the
Kings wife had been named "the gift
OF the elves" Every lovely thing in
nature had been robbed to make her,
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13
Effect Of Missionary's Talk.

Rev. A. B. Simpson. president of the
Christian and Missionary Alliance. re-
Gently entertained a missionary from
Burmah.
Il addressed a boys school last
month";" the missionary said. Il told
the boys everything interesting and
uplifting that l could think of about
the Burmese. They were appreciative
and attentive.
Perhaps said at the end, there
are some things l have not made
clear. Are there any questions you
would like to ask?'
NO one interrogated me then. but
after the meeting was over an intelli.
cent-looking boy approached timidly
as l was leaving the platform.
I'll would like he began. and
.hen hesitated.
"'Go on my lad said /. There is
some question you would like to ask,
suppose?'
"'Yes. sir said the boy. I want to
know II you have any foreign stamps
that you could give fellow!"
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susared.

Admiral Dewey nodded toward a
tall man with military carriage.
THAT gentleman" he said. fought
gallantly in Cuba against the Span
iards. But it is about his eating. not
his fighting, that l am going to tell
you.
He was quartered in a certain Gu
ban village, and at mess he complain
ed bitterly every day about the Cuban
cooking.
Sugar he would exclaim, they
sugar everything. 1 can't stand this
constant sugar diet
Finally he said: I'll eat nothing
but boiled eggs hereafter. They can't
sugar them
But a young oficer came in to
mess at the next meal very early and.
taking the salt out of the others salt
cruet. he filled it up with sugar.
when the older man arrived he or
dered, sure enough, boiled eggs. He
opened them with gloomy complacen-
cy and sprinkled over them plenty Of
the doctored salt.
AT the first mouthful he turned
purple.
"'Sugared. sugared!' he exclaimed.
and rushed from the table,"
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13
A GREAT RESTITUTION.


1t is unusual that single institution in q
city Of 5000 people will ov ershadow In i'm
portance every other interest, but such is
the case with the American School of
Osteopathy, and A =. Still Infirmary at
Kirksville, Mo.
A stranger in Kirksville Is Immediately
impressed with the idea that the town Is
sustained by this institution, in fact,
Kirksville has been made what it is to-day
by DIR. Still and his famous School and
1nfirmary. 1t is the largest patronlzed un-
endowed institution of its kind in the
United States.
DR.. Stills school enrolls over 700 students
yearly and each student is required to at
tend four terms of five months each before
completing the course of study. There are
ticing in every state and territory of the
Union. About two-thirds of the states
have passed special laws legalizing the
science.
This school teaches every branch taught
in medical colleges except drugs" and
osteopathy Is substituted for that. So
thorough is the teaching in anatomy that
over one hundred human bodies are dis
sected yearly by the students.
AT the lnfirmary, patients from every
part OF the country and with almost every
form Of disease are constantly under treat
ment. For the past fifteen years almost
every train coming to Kirksville has
brought some new sufferer hoping to find re-
lief by the science Of Osteopathy. BY the
thousands who have left the institution
benefited by the treatment, the science has
been heralded to the world as q safe and
rational method of cure. Several years ago
a free clinic was established in connection
with the practice department of the school
and this is still in operation. Hundreds Of
the worthy poor. who are unable to pay for
treatment, are treated every afternoon BY
the senior students free of charge.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

the horses, and Elfgiva, laughing in
sweetest mockery, swept back her
rosy robes In a lowly reverence.
Hail, lord of half kingdom but of
the whole Of my heart!" she greeted
him.
Canute seemed to drink in her fair
ness like wine; his face was boyish
in its radiance as he leaped from his
horse before her. What! The first
word a gibe?" he cried, then caught
her in his arms and stilled her silvery
laughter with his lips.
1t was SO charming q picture that
Randalin smiled in sympathy, where
she stood little way behind the
young wife. awaiting the moment
when the King should have leisure to
discover her. She was still smiling.
when at last he raised his head and
looked at her over Elfgiva's shoulder.
Then. alas. the smile died, murdered
or her lips.
Turning, Canute beckoned to the
son OF Lodbrok. Foster brother, how
comes 1t that you do not follow my
example and embrace the bride that I
have given your"
As ice breaks and reveals sullen
waters underneath, so stolidity broke
in Rothgar's face. With harsh laugh
he strobe forward.
Before she knew how she got there.
Randalin was at Elfgivas side, clutch
ing at her mantle.
Lady! You promised me" she
cried.
And for all her Ginning laughter.
Elfgiva's silken arm was stretched out
like bar. mo further. good Giant"
she said gayly. "The King gave what
was not his. for this toy has become
mine." She turned to Canute with a
little play of smiling pouts. very he
witching on such lips. ''Fie. my lord! |!
Be pleased to call your wolves of my
lambs"
Plainly. Canute's frown was unable
to Withstand such witcheries. Now
he will not rob you OF the girl, my
Shining One. Once he has welded
her. you may keep her until you tire.
II was only because. -"
But there he stopped. for all at once
mist had come over the heavenly
eyes. and the smiling lips had drawn
themselves into a trembling bunch
The sweet voice. too. was subtly trem
ulous.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

1T Is because you are to a greater
degree anxious to please him than me,
though 1t is whole year that | have
pined away, day and night. in the Mt
most loneliness. Why have you trou-
bled to send for me, If you hold my
happiness so lightly that you will
not comply with me in SO small mat
ter?" Bridling softly, she was turning
away. when the young King threw up
his hands in good-humored surrender.
ITO this l will quickly reply that
my shield does not secure me against
tears! If it is not to your wish we
will not speak of it. Give back, foster
brother, and choose two OF the others
to be your drinking companions. Look
up, my fair one, and admit that am
the most obedient of your thralls.
Have l ever wounded you more deep
ly than trinket would cure?" he de-
manded.
And behold, she had already forgot
ten the matter, to catch at the huge
arm-ring which was slipping up and
down his sleeve, SO loose fit was it.
What Grendel's neck did you take it
from? If it had but an opening,
could use it for belt"
Smiling, the King looked down on
his monster bracelet. That" he said,
"does not altogether do me credit, for
it shows the difference in girth be-
tween me and Edmund Ironside.
When we set the peace between us,
We exchanged ornaments and weapons.
Think if we had followed the custom
in every respect and exchanged gar
ments likewise!"
Elf-fires were in Elfgiva's blue eyes
when she raised them to his. Rule
your words SO that no one else hears
you say that, bright Lord of the
Danes," she murmured, "lest they
think you mean by it that the English
crown would fit you as loosely, and
forget that you are a boy who will
grow"
The Kings mouth sobered. Nay,
man, who has got his growth"
Her little hand spurned the ring
that the instant before it had car
essed. mot man. but a KING" she
reminded him, and drew herself up
proudly before him, queen of beau
ty, crowned with the suns gold.
His eyes devoured her; his breath
seemed to come faster as he looked.
All at once he caught her hand and
crushed them against his lips. Meth
er man nor king" he cried, but the
lover who has adored you since he
came to plunder but stayed to WOO!
Do you know that when l came upon
you to-day, my heart burst ipto flower
as tree blooms in the spring time?
Had harp in my hand, my lips
would blossom into song. Give me
one from your minstrels, and l will
sing to you as we ride, and We will
forget that a day has passed since
the time when first we roved together
through the Northampton meadows"
Forgetful of all the world beside. he
led her away toward the horses.
(To be continued.)
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13
LARGEST IRRIGATION ENTER
PRISE IN AMERICA.

The Twin Falls Land and Water
Company. located on the Snake river.
twenty-four miles south of ShoshonO
station. the largest irrigation enter
prise in America, involving an expen-
diture of over two million dollars and
reclaiming two hundred and seventy
five thousand acres of the richest
valley lands in the state Of Idaho, In
now practically completed and will be
delivering water on the lands within
the next sixty to ninety days. The
main canal. sixty-nine miles long, In
eighty feet wide at the bottom, one
hundred and twenty-four feet at the
top and carries ten feet of water. The
project is being constructed under the
Carey act, and comes under the i'm
mediate supervision of the Idaho
Stat, Land Board. Last fall the Land
Board authorized the opening of 30.-
900 acres of this land to public entry.
and notwithstanding the fact that no
water would be delivered this year,
all of this land has been absorbed.
The State Land Board now authorizes
the opening of an additional 100. 900
acres at noon. October Goth, at Twin
Falls City. and great rush Is expect
ed. Mr.. MasQueray, chief OF designs
Of buildings and grounds at the
Worlds Fair. st. Louis, has designed
a hotel and townsite known as Twin
Falls City, in the heart Of these lands.
and $4,000 hotel is now under con.
struction. besides numerous business
blocks and residences. Over sec. 900
worth of town lots have been sold
within the past sixty days. The Ore
gon Short Line. at an early date. will
begin the construction of a .ranch
line from Minidoka through the heart
of. these lands to the new town OF
Twin Falls City.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13
The Minor Poet.


minor poets said Howard Chapd.
Ter Christy, the illustrator. "are apt
to be Jealous OF one another and to
treat one another rudely and spite
fully.
AT literary dinner the other day.
| heard two minor poets In conversa-
ton.
''I saw your willamette in the Blank
magazine said the first.
" Did your said the other.
"'Yes. and | heard neat compll.
ment passed on 1t. too. by youn;
lady
"'What did she sny?'
"The first minor poet laughed.
why he answered. she wanted
to know II had written it,"
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13
WHAT ROME THINKS
THE PoPE'S PHYSICIAN EN-
DoRSES AN AMERICAN
REMEDY.
Or. Lapponi Uses DR.. Williams Pink
Pills In His Practice Because Re-
suits Meet His Expectations.

DR.. Lapponi. the famous physician
to the Vatican, whose name has re-
Gently come SO greatly to the front
on account of his unremitting atten-
tion to His Holiness, the late Popo
Leo Kill, and the high esteem and
confidence with which he is regarded
by the present Pope. His Holiness,
Piux X, is man of commanding
genius. He is more than a mere man
OF science; he is a man of original
and Independent mind. Untrammeled
by the etiquette" of the medical pro-
fession, and having used DR.. williams
Pink Pills for Pale People in his prac-
tice with good results, he freely avowg
the facts and endorses the value of
this remedy with an authority which
no one will venture to question.
Dr.. Lapponi's Letter.
Il certify that | have used DR..
Williams Pink Pills in four cases
Of the simple anemia of develop
ment. After a few weeks of treat
ment, the result came fully up to
my expectations. For that reason
l shall not fail in the future to
extend the use of this laudable
preparation not only in the treat
ment Of other forms of the cate
CORY of anemia or chlorosis, but
also in cases of neurasthenia and
the like" (Signed)
GIUSEPPE LAPPONI,
Via del Gracchi 1872, Rome.
The simple anemia of deyeIop.
ment" referred to by DR.. Lapponi is,
of course, that tired, languid condition
of young girls, whose development
to womanhood is tardy and whose
health at that period Is so often i'm
periled. His opinion of the value of
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
pie at that time is of the highest sci
entific authority and it confirms the
many published cases in which anemfa
and other diseases of the blood, as
well as nervous diseases, such as ner-
vous prostration, neuralgia, st. vitus'
dance. paralysis and locomotor ataxia
have been cured by these pills. Thew
are commended to the public for their
efficiency in making new blood and
Strengthening weak nerves. After
such an endorsement they will be ac-
cepted by the medical and scientific
world at their full value.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13
TEA

1t isn't merely the taste OF
tea; the taste is only the
foretaste.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

fected complete and permanent cure.
II suffering humanity knew the value
of Doan's Kidney Pills they would use
nothing else, as it is the only positive
cure know"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
NY.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

ached and was SO
lame that at times I
was hardly able to
dress myself. l lost
my appetite and was
Il n a b ] e to sleep.
There seemed to be
no relief until I took
ID o a ms Kidn e y
Pills, but four boxes
of this remadv Of.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch" There is none
to equal 1t in quality and quantity. Is
ounces. 10 cents. Try 1t now and save
your money.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

When a young man place. a girls
picture in his watch case he expects
her to marry him in time.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13
TEA

If weary, tea is rest; good
tea. II wakeful. sleep. If
dull. animation. II silent.
talk.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

Some people never lend hand un'
less .t's empty.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

II girl is beautiful she soon learns
that she doesn't need to have sense.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13
ELITE sHINGLE STAIN.

The best roof stain on the market.
Sample color boards to select from.
Ask your dealer or write us. The
Humphrey-Jones Mer. Co. 1921 Arapa-
noe St. Denver. Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

Take care of the pennies. and any of
your friends will take care OF the dol
lars.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

1t Is sometimes safer to throw kisses
at girl than 1t is to hand them to her.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

Many worthless man Is worth
something to his widow who kept up
his life insurance.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

Joseph McCauley. of 144 Sholto st.,
Chicago. Sachem of Tecumseh Lodge,
says: 1.-Two years ago my health was
completely broken down. My back
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

A farm and its mortgage are seldom
parted
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

There is great difference between
the Golden Rule and the rule of gold.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

Defiance Starch IL guaranteed birgest
and best or money refunded. 1e
ounces. 10 cents. Try Il now.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13
TEA
Go by the book
Go by the book
Go by the book
Go by the book

Write for Knowledge Hook. A Ssh1asg q
COMPANY. San frAneisea.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

But few temperance men are siayea
to the cold-water habit.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

When the wedding presents begin to
come In. girl does not see how mar.
riage can possibly be n failure.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13
TEA
What is good tea? Tea
that tastes good and feels
good afterward.

Your grocer rss.~ your .sa.y Y yss ds.t NJ
6chiliings Rsss.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13
ALL BROKEN DOWN.

No sleep-No Appetite-Just Con.
tinuaI Backache.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13
The Colorado Tent &Awnlnq Co

Lawn Swings. Camp Furniture. Largest Cot
ton Duck House in the West. Write for H.
iustrated catalogue. Denver. Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

In banking circles the way OF the
transgressor Is Canada.
Gilpin observer., 1904-10-13

Mrs. Windows soothing Syrup.
For children tecthing. softens tho gurns .sduees ~
Illumination. allAys pAtns curos wind coii1 ~ bpssIo
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-31
LAKE SUPERIOR & PITTssURc
 MINING COMPANY.

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 Not only do people in public life recommend the "Favorite Prescrip- tion but physicians in active practice also endorse it. This is what a physi- clan with more than a local practice, his practice being co extensive with several counties, treatment of diseases of females being his speciality, writes: Yorktown, A,k.. Jniy 90, Ioos. DR. R. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y.: Deay Sfr-I am not given to writing very much, but after using a remedy for years with uniform success think it not out of place to write few lines regarding same.
 After finishing my education at the Missouri Medical College (the oldest college of any kind west of Mississippi River) in 1883, commenced practicing medicine in this country. For a num- Der of years 1 was very reluctant about using anything not strictly ethical, but for several years have been using Dr.
 
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 LELAND WILLIAMSON, NJ. D.
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Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-31
Steamer Sails For
 NORTH WITH
 Rails and Cars
TO BE USED IN CONSTRUCTION ALASKA CENTRAL LINE-CAR- RES 15o PASSENGERS HEADED FOR THE
 FIELDS.

Seattle, Monday With mere than 150 passengers the Alaska Pacific Navigation company's steamship San ta Ana sails for Valdez and way ports today. More than dozen of her passengers are bound for the Yaka- taga Beach. They have outfits to last the summer.
 The Alaska Central railroad is sending up 407 tons CT steel rails for use on the new line and about a dog en flat cars. The vessel will have full cargo which will include a boiler and other equipment for the electric light plant at Seward.
 In the steerage will be thirty Chinamen who are going north for the Pacific Packing and Navigation com pany to work in the cannery at Sit koh Bay. There are about fifty la borers on the vessel who will work on the Alaska Central.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-31
Lake Lebarge
 To Open Soon
ICE MAY LEAVE ALASKA LAKE
 WITHIN A FEW DAYS.
The Yukon Is Now Naviss5le for Many Miies-ice Is Breaking in the Big Lakes-selling Through Tick cts Now-steamers Ready to Fol low the Ice On Down.

Seattle. Monday: - If the weather
 conditions remain favorable the firsl
 river boats will leave Whitehorse foI
 Dawson the latter part of this week Advices were received in Seattle yes terday that the Yukon River is now clear of ice from lower Lebarge to the Klondike metropolis. The ice
 is breaking in Lake Lebarge and fl is thought that by the end of the
 week the small boats will be able to skirt the shore line.
 The first passenger boat reached Dawson from Whitehorse last season June 15. Present indications are that navigation will be open from two to three weeks earlier this year. Should the weather moderate in the next few days local shipping men familiar with the North say that the ice will break Iup in the center of Lake Lebarge and will be carried down the Yukon by the wind and currents.
 Notice was received at the office Of the Alaska Steamship Company yes terday afternoon to sell through tick cts to Dawson. The first freight ship Iment on through bills of lading were Isent North on the steamship Dolphin Sunday night and more interior ship ments left on the steamship City of Seattle sailing yesterday morning.
 From now on Skagway. White horse and Dawson will be among the busiess places in the North. All in- terior freight is transferred to the trains of the White Pass & .Sukon route at the company's fleet of river boats at whitehorse.
 It is believed that Lake Atlin will open to navigation within the next two or three weeks. Atlin freight is unlcaded at Caribou and loaded on the steamship Cleaner That steamer makes the run between Caribou and Taku. There the freight is loaded on the cars of narrow gauge railroad and taken across the portage to Lake Atlin where connections are made with the steamer Scotia. Freight for Atlin city is handed about ten times before it reaches its final destination.
 The White Pass & Yukon is pre- pared to handle the heavy freight ship ments which will leave Seattle and British Columbia ports for Dawson.- The river boats have been overhauled
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-31

and will be dispatched from White horse with full cargoes. Last season there was considerable freight piled up in the warehouses at the close of the season that could not be handled by the larger vessels. This season it is believed there will be no surplus of freight at its close as steps will be taken to rush interior ship ments through at the earliest time possible.
 Many employees of the British Yukon Navigation Company have departed for the North in the last month and the crews of the various vessels engaged in the river traffic are on hand at Whitehorse to sail for Dawson when Lake Lebarge opens.