davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
She Called II Living.

It is strange to mark the contrast
of existence between two people living
practically side by side with each
other. Into the fortunes of one so
much is crowded-changes events and
various happenings-so that decade
OF the life of this one is more than
the allotted threescore and ten of the
other. Nothing has ever happened to
me-" said girl of twenty-three. rath-
er discontentedly, "and just see what
Mildred s. has had! We left
school together at eighteen. Since
then she has been engaged, broke it
off. become engaged again. married.
quarrelled with her husband, got a
divorce, and is now back home again
with all that behind her. while have
been going on exactly the same"
"But you certainly do not think her
lot an enviable one?" queried her
mother. laughing.
NO" said the girl, doubtfully; but
1t was living. | don't know but that
is better than merely existing"
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

dog, then hurried out to his chief.
1t was respite to be alone and she
accepted it gratefully. But 1t was only
a respite; she never for a moment
lost sight of that. The battle must
be faced. and faced boldly. One word
of reluctance would be the surest be-
trayal of her secret. A betrayal meant
Rothgar! She shivered as she fancied
she still felt his greasy touch upon
her hair To become his property
that he might even kiss! With a gasp
of relief. she turned her thoughts
back to the battle.
None too soon: above the outside
din horn clarioned, loud and clear.
Through the hush that followed could
be heard the voice of Canute, assign
ing their positions to the different
bands.
Il and my kinsman. Ulf Jarl shall
be foremost. To the right of my stand
ard Edric Jarl shall stand, and the
men with whom he Joined us. He
shall have another standard. To the
left of my bodyguard shall stand the
men of Eric OF Norway. Friends and
kinsmen shall stand together. There
each will defend the other best"
Then Rothgar's harsh voice sounded.
shouting her name-Fridtjof's name
Giving her scarf a hasty twist about
her arm she knotted IL with her teeth;
and seizing the sword In her little
brown hand clotted with her own
blood. she ran out into the tumult.
Shrill and clear from the opposite
hills came the. notes of the English
horns, as down the green slope moved
the ranks Of English bowmen. The
hum OF Danish voices sank in a
breathless hush. Down the line came
the young King upon his white war
horse, clad for the battle as for a
feast. The sun ut MONDAY is not
more flercely bright than was his
face. His long locks flowed behind
him on the wind like tongues of yell
low flame; and like northern lights in
blue northern sky, the leaders, fire
flashed in his eyes. AS he came, he
was calling out terrible reminders:
words that were to the ears of his
champing host what the smell Of blood
is to the nostrils OF wolves.
His answer was the bursting roar
of the Danish battle-cry. Like an ava
lanche looscd from It's moorlngs. they
swept down the hillside upon the Eng
lish bowmen. From that moment
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
biblical Injunction Reversed.

Most farmers, and especially boys.
take trouble to hunt down a snake
when they are really the farmers
friends Many person will leave a
carriage or team in the road to kill
snake they see upon the roadside.
And as for the blacksnake that lives
under the house or old porch, it is a
greater enemy to mice and rats than
the best cat could possibly be. while
it would not harm an infant; in fact,
could be tanned to be very interesting.
Kindness always wins snakes, and
they will show it as perceptibly as
most creatures. A blacksnake pet is
more cleanly than dog or cat, is far
less trouble, will respond to the famil-
lar call just as quickly. show every
evidence of affection as sincerely, and
il its fangs should scratch the skin
or even penetrate the flesh the result
is not so annoying as the scratches
from the briars that come from pick
ing roses or Observation-Disclosures
(Md.) Gazette.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
WELL WORTH SEEING

Ono Of the most interesting exhihits
among the many Of all kinds at the Louisi-
ana Purchase Exposition In st. Louis ~
that Of the Winchester Repeating Arms
Company, of New Haven, Conn, manu-i
facturers Of repeating rifles and shotguns,
and all kinds Of ammunition. The exhibit
was in readiness and was opened on tho
first day Of the fair, fact that clearly
illustrates tho enterprise and up-to-dato
methods Of the company behind 1t. It Is
the aim Of the Winchester Repeating Arms,
Company to show at their exhibit the high
development which they bave reached I'M
the making Of guns and ammunition, and
one needs only to see the exhibit to realize
how near to perfection that developments
has como. There can be seen the new auto
matte repeating rife, all kinds of shotguns,
the modern smokeless powder shotgun
shells and rife cartridges; in fact every.
thing that can interest the devotees Of
hunting and trap and target shooting.
Don't fail to see the exhibit at the Manu-
facturers and Fish and Game Buildings.
It's well worth your while.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
Forced Contribution.

Not long ago in New York some
philanthropic effort was started in a
church to raise funds, and 1t was de.
cided to have special sermon and
collection. Mr.. H was appointed
one OF the members to pass the plate.
Meeting friend on Broadway. and
being very anxious for large collec-
ton, he urged his attendance. The
friend was compelled to leave the
city that very day, but stated that he
had given his wife fve-dollar bill
for the collection.
As the plate was passed. the lady
Eat In SO. Mr.. H, instead of pass
ing on, stopped and, In an undertone.
said
mo you don't. want the other 81.
You llrow your husband gave you S."
The lady. very much astonishod.
said:
"Do move on, Mr.. H" I'll
NO." replied H. 'l'll remain
here till get the other $2."-Phila.
dslphla Public Ledger.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
The Rue.Anemone.

Under an oak tree in woodland. where
The dreaming spring had dropped it from
her hair.
found a flower. through which I
seemed to gaze
Beyond the world and see what no man
Behold and live-the myths of bygone
Diana and Endymion and the bare
Slim beauty of the boy whom Echo
And Hyacinthus. whom Apollo dewed
With love and death. and Daphne. ever
And that reed-slender girl whom Pan
pursued.
stood and sazed. and through it seemed
The Dryad's feet dance by the forest
Her hair wild blown: the Faun. with
listening eaI,
Deep, in the boscage. kneeling on one
Watching the wandered Dread draw
Her wild heart beating like honey bee
Within rose-all. the myths of old,
All. all the bright shapes of the age of
Popping the wonder worlds of poetry.
Through It 1 seemed in fancy to behold.
What other flower that. fashioned like a
star.
OF all the heavens. can suggest the
dreams
That this suggests, in whom no trace Of
mar
Or soil exists: where stainless inno-
cence seems
Enshrined. and where. beyond our vision
far,
That inaccessible beauty which the
heart
Worships as truth and holiness and art
Is symbolized: wherein embodied are
The things that make the souls i'm
mortal part?
-Lippincott's.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
TOO KEEN A eAReAINER.
Woman Shopper overreaehed Herself
n. in Her Eaqerness.


The late Levi 2. Letter now and
then used to narrate Incidents of his
early life as clerk in a dry goods
shop of Leitersburg. Md. With one
OF these incidents, as with parable.
Mr.. Letter would often illustrate some
point he wished to make
BE frugal and careful in your deal
ings,' he said to young business man
one day, but never be grasping.
Never try to overreach. Such courses
too often make a man ridiculous, and
give him besides bad reputation that
lasts all his life.
"A reputation of this kind was ac-
quired in moment in our Leitersburg
store by a woman, and she could
never shake it of.
This woman came into the store
and said to me, in the presence Of q
good-sized crowd of people:
"'How much is this guimpe. young
man.?
lone dollar a yard, ma an said I.
But she was slightly deaf. She
misunderstood me.
1.-Two dollars yard?' she ex-
claimed. Well, it amt worth it. I'll
give ye a dollar and half, and that's
all I'll give.'
lone dollar, ma'am, is the price,
I repeated in a louder key.
"'Oh.' she said. That's much too
high. I'll give ye rs cents"
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
gasps.

thralls had brought the food and he
sat down and begun to share it. His
thick lips, his heavy breathing-bah.
he was revolving! Before she had fin
ished the meal she had come to the
conclusion that she hated him.
As he swallowed his last mouthful
of food, Rothgar said abruptly, Ca
mute has put your training into my
hands. 1t is his will that find out
how much skill you have with weap-
ons. Can you handle a sword?"
ltandalin hesitated, uncertain how
far her idle play at fencing with her
brother would bear her out. Il think
you will find my skill slight. have
I have grown SO fast that l lack
strength in my arms. And have not
exercised myself as much as should
have done"
1T is in my mind that you have
been lazy cub" the warrior pro-
nounced deliberate sentence, as he
set down his goblet. ut is easily seen
that Erode has been over-gentle with
you. Stand forth and show what your
skin is worth. This sword will not be
too heavy" Selecting the smallest OF
the jeweled blades upon the floor, he
thrust It into her hands.
It is good to have in ones veins the
liquid fire of the North. blood to which
the presence OF peril is like the touch
OF the Ice King to water. At the first
clash of the blades. strange tingling
flres began to fash through Randalin
-and then a hardness that burnt
while 1t froze. The first pass, her
hands had parried seemingly by their
own instinct: now she flung back her
tumbllng curls and proceeded to give
those hands the aid of her eyes. Three
times her blade met Rothgars square
ly, and deftly turned 1t aside. The
big warrior gave n grunt OF approval
and tried more complicated pass.
Her backward leap. the sudden dou-
bling of her body. and the excited
clnwing OF her free hand. were not
graceful workmanship, certainly;
but her steel was In the right place.
The next instant. she even drew lit
tie clink from one of the Jotun's sill
yer buttons.
As she was recovering herself. she
felt something like pin prick her
wrist; and she wondered vaguely
what brooch had become unfastened.
Bur she gave It scant attention, for
the big blade was Threatening her
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

from a new direction. She leaped to
meet 1t, and for the next minute was
kept turning, twisting. lodging, till
her breath began to come in gasps.
and her exhausted hand to relax its
hold. Her weapon was almost falling
from 1t by the time the son of Lod-
brok lowered his point. Initiating
him, she stood leaning on her sword,
making futile gasps after her lost
breath.
A grin slowly wrinkled his face as
he watched her.
"It appears that one who is no big
ger around than willow twig may be
capable Of berserk rage" he said.
do you not feel that you are wound
ed?"s
Following his eyes down to her
hand, she found blood trickling from
her sleeve. Oh, and pain! Now that
she had wakened to it-pain! prick
ing, stinging, stabbing. Dropping her
sword, she caught at her wrist.
How did it happen? thought a
pin had pricked mel"
Roaring with laughter, he caught
neT unueT lue dTIIlS anu tOSSeQ uST IN
the air.
"a pin!" he shouted. "a pin! That
is Erode himself! A beard on your
chin, and you also will be feeder
of wolves! For that you shall have a
share in the battle. swear 1t by the
hilt of the Hanger!"
For a moment the girl forgot her
wound and hung limp in the great
hands. "The battle?" she gasped 81
Il fight?"
Roaring afresh, the Jotun gave her
another jubilant toss. you buster
ing field-mouse! Showing your teeth
already? Why knows? II you meet
a blind Englishman without wea-
pom. you may even kill him. Here"
he tumbled her roughly to the ground.
"tie up your pin scratch and then come
after me. must go up yonder to
Canute. under the oak tree" Putting
out one great hand, he patted her soft
curls as though she were some shaggy
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

Every housekeeper should know
that il they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time, because it
never sticks to the iron, but because
each package contains 16 Ozone full
pound-while all other Cold Water
Starches are put up in y pound pack
ages. and the price is the same, 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch Is free from all injurious chem
icals. II your grocer tries to sell you a
12-oz. package it is because he has
stock on hand which he wishes to
dispose of before he puts in Defiance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package in large let
ters and figures "16 ozs." Demand
Defiance and save much time and
money and the annoyance of the iron
sticking. Defiance never sticks.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
Living Confederate eeneraia

An authoritative list of the surviv-
ing generals of the Southern Confed-
eracy is furnished by General Marcus
J. Wright, a Confederate veteran en-
ployed by the War Department. All
the full rank generals had died in 1893
when Beauregard passed away. There
are nov four surviving lieutenant gen.
erals-Simon B. Buckner, Stephen D.
Lee, Alexander P. Stewart and Joseph
Wheeler. OF major generals there are
eleven and of brigadier generals fifty
one. The surviving staff officers of the
Confederacy shrunk one-half in num-
ber during the past decade and their
rapid
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
SACRED CACTUS OF INDIANS.
Plant Once important object to In
dian Aborigines.

Plant Once important object to In
dian Aborigines.
The chief Sabbath attraction in an
uptown church recently was a pyra-
mid cactus. 1t held the most con-
spicuous place on the altar. and
scores of strangers visited the church
to see 1t.
1T was given to our home mission
ary," said one of the members, by an
Indian convert in New Mexico. The
cactus grows only in caverns, and is
found in the Guadalupe mountains.
The beautiful vase-shaped maroon
blooms develop to over two inches in
diameter, and there are as maay as
100 on mature plant. In early times
the faithful Indians used the caverns
as churches. and beautiful places Of
worship they must have made, with
majestic walls of variegated lime
stone wreathed in Towering juniper
and mountain laurel. They marched
over the mountain trails in spring
chanting seasonal songs to their gods.
When they reached the mouth OF the
cavern the chiefs were decorated with
the pyramid cacti, and a dance was
performed.
"Then chanting. dancing. and the
sacrifice OF animals took place in the
cave. Often the redskins. worn out
with their exertions. fell asleep and
stayed through the day and night of
devotion within the mysterious walls.
To sleep near the sacred cactus plants
was the same to the aborigines as q
visit to Mecca is to the Mohammedan.
The touching of it's leaves was puri.
fication In itself. From some mys-
tSrious part of the plant liquid was
extracted to serve for medicine. and
the flower petals were placed upon a
babes forehead at christenings.-New
York Times.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
Worlds Lsre est Tortoise.

The Geological gardens in London
have lately become the home of tor
toise imported from the Island of Mau.
ritius which weighs 500 pounds Snd
measures four feet seven inches from
head to tail. It was purchased from a
family in Mauritius who vouched for
having 1t in their possession for $50
years. Experts who have examined it
think Its age nearer 300 than 200 years,
and 1t seems to be not more than In its
prime.
A tortoise still larger than this one
was given to the Natural History mu-
scum by the same person. 1t weighed
$40 pounds when it died, and as it was
known to be not much more than 80
years old. it is to be supposed that its
weight would have continued to in,
crease with advancing years.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
CHAPTER v.
The Training Of FrIdtjof the Page.
Whn fhat hna uot,fh md a haalfhX

The Training Of FrIdtjof the Page.
Who that has youth and healthy
body is not made a new being by a
night Of dreamless slumber? Walk
cned by the suns caress, to the morn
ing song of blowing trees, Randalin
faced her future as became the kins-
woman of warriors.
The tent was empty, though scat
tered furs along the benches showed
where sleepers might have rested.
But from outside, a clatter Of hurry
ing feet and excited voices broke sud-
denly upon her. Did it mean battle?
She sat up. straining eye and ear.
The jubilant voices shouted greetings
that lust missed being ineligible.
While she was trying to unravel It
all, one pair of the hurrying feet
halted before the entrance. After a
muttered word with the sentinel, they
came on and brought the son of Lod-
biok into view.
The girl started up with gasp of
alarm, then made the strange dis
covery that she was no longer afraid
OF him. Though he showed against
thc iiAeu wall dS DTdWny ana Dig OF
jowl as he had loomed up the night
before. she found herself moved only
to dislike. What had been the matter
last night? Understanding nothing
of the clairvoyant power of sharpened
nerves. she set it down to cowardice,
and put on an extra swagger now as
her eye met his.
Rothgar surveyed the sprig of def
ance with no more than a perfume
tory interest.
1T seems that you are the son of
Erode the Dane," he said in his heavy
voice. Erode was mighty raven
feeder; for his sake I am going to
support you until you can go well on
your legs. Have you had anything to
eat?"
AS she shook her head, Randalin's
heart rather softened toward him.
But 1t hardened again when the
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
st. Louis and Return, SIPS, via
Union Pacific,

Tickets to st. Louis and return at
the low rate of s17.25 will be on sale
from Denver. Colorado Springs or Pu-
eDlo. July 9th. 10th and 23d. good for
return within fifteen days. The same
or similarly low rate ticket will be
on sale from all points.
Ask your ticket agent for the exact
rate, or write me for full information.
Be sure to ask the agent for ticket
via Union Pacific.
Write me enclosing 2-cent stamp for
Worlds Fair Guide. L. r. GRIFFIN.
General Agent. 941 18th ST., Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
Insist on cettInS II.

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch. This is because they
have a stock on hand of other brands
containing only IL OF in a package,
which they won't be able to sell first.
because Defiance contains 16 OF. for
the same money.
Do you want 16 OF. instead of IL OF.
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
n. II Mot worth whI,.

II you travel, on business or pleasure,
to get the best service for the lowest
rates? Ask the Erie Railroad Com
pany, 555 Railway Exchange. Chicago.
for full information. Booklets free de-
scribing Summer Tours and the Beau
tiful Chautauqua Lake Region; also
Cambridge Springs.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
Do You Want IN, loves. Rate.

either one-way or round-trip excursion.
to any point east Of Chicago or st.
Louis? Ask the Erie Railroad Com
pany. 555 Railway Exchange. Chicago.
for complete information. Three fast
trains daily from Chicago and st.
Louis through to New York, Boston.
Buffalo. Pittsburgh and other eastern
points. Stop-over without charge at
Niagara Falls. Cambridge Springs and
Beautiful ChautauQua Lake.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
rhs Harcnheck AnImnl pnrnal.e nna rroir

The Hagcnbeck Animal Paradise and Trained
Animal Circus on the Pike at ST. Louis nttrac
great crowds every day. There are wild beasts.
lions, leopards. pumas, hyenas, bears nnd tigers
roaming in their native Jungle together with
domesticated animals In perfect harmony The
Hagenback trainers present the most thrilling
performances OF perfect animal trimming daily
In the steel cage OF the huge arena You should
not fail to see II. II IL the greatest attraction
ut the Worlds Fair.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
Tho Albany. penxer.

Under new management. Newly
furnished. Table maintained on high
est plane of excellence. Popular
prices. Headquarters for mining men,
stockmen and merchants. Have your
mail addressed care OF THE Albany"
Take Seventeenth street car at Union
depot.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

What did you think of my speech?"
asked the orator. 1T was beautiful.
said the young woman. 1T made me
think of my commencement essay"
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

Mistress-Did the fisherman who
stopped here this morning have frogs
legs? Nora-Sure, mum, dinnaw. He
wore pants.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

"And the first shall be last and the
last shall be frst." quoted the good
parson, as his wife picked up ths new
book he had Just brought homo
and opened 1t ut the last page.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

a married man can live ON less than
ing.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

NJ. owen says that while he may be
In debt he is not so bad Off as his
neighbor. who is owen Moore.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

Biggs-Punkins regards himself as
the one man in a thousand. Diggs-Is
that all? I thought he regarded HIM
self as the other 800.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach
the of the disease Catarrh is blood constf
tutona disease and in order to It must take
Internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken In
ternally, and acts directly the blood and mucous
,urfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack medi-
sine. Itwas prescribed by Of the best physcians
In this country years and regular prescription
1t 10 composed of the best toncs known. combined
with the best blood purifiers acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the
swc Ingredients Is what produces such wonderful
suits In curing catsrrh Send for testimonials free.
FIJI. CHENEY CO., Props., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pins for constipation.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

The Lady-Aren't you ashamed to
waste your time doing nothing? The
Hobo-Me toim amt woth nothin
lady. so when amt doin' nothin'
amt wastin' nothin, see?
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

Defiance Starch is guaranteed biggest
and best or money refunded. 16
ounces. 10 cents. Try 1t now.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
More Flexible and Lao.Ino.

won't shake out or blow out; by using
Defiance Starch you obtain better re-
suits than possible with any other
brand and one third more for same
upney.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch" There is none
to equal 1t in quality and quantity. 16
ounces. 10 cents. Try 1t now and save
your money.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

I'LL hrst days of Dr. Klines Great Nerve hsstoF
er Send for FREE o2 90 trial bottle and tressisa.
On B. H KLINE Ltd, a Arch Street. PhiladslphiA, PA
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

Even laziness Is hard work II you
try too hard not to do anything.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

On the door of success. as on many
another door, are two words, Push
and pull" Try both.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

At fifty a man has forgotten about
half the things he knew at twenty.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

IF Won want to have a thing well
done tell the cook you'd like it rare
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

Beware of kcyholes. II was Ewes
dropping that caused Adams downfall.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

Cheer up said the nurse, IT'S
triplets;" That's odd groapad the
happy father.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

The incubator relieves the old hen of
a lot of responsibility.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections of the throat and lungs.-WM.
o. ENDsLHY. vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

Marriage is the pottery in which
family jars are made.
Gilpin observer., 1904-07-21

A party question-"what shall
wear?"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-12-12
Public Training Stable

am about 70 start a public stable
and will be pleased to correspond with
those having horses to race ia The 1907
campaign. OF colts TO train and fit for
their engagements.
have trained ami raced through
the eastern circuits for several years
Last wear went through the Gas Belt
circuit in Indiana being reasonably
successful with such horses as George
s.. Fannie Wable Charlie NJ; Big
Wig, Lena RelIe strathhoy, Midnight
Hugo ami Pat Hugo. free for all PAGERS
7 would be pleased to handle some OF
the COOL prospects in Guthrie and
vicinity.
s. n. MoClnrls,
n. . Smiths Boarding Stable,
Guthrie o. T.