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Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15
SEEKING 4 LosT Ar. NJ !
Modern Scientists eafsIsd In Emosta
to Temper Copper.

Fame and fortune await the luci1y
individual who can rediscover the con-
bination of metals from which the
of Peru made their tools and arms.
Though each of these nations reached
a high state of civilization, none of
them ever discovered iron, in spite Of
the fact that the soil of all these conn
tries was largely impregnated with II.
Their substitute, for it was a combina-
tion of metals which had the temper
of steel. Despite the greatest efforts
the secret of this composition has baf-
fled scientists and has become lost
art. The great explorer Humboldt
tried to discover it from an analysis
of chisel found in an ancient Inca
silver mine, but all that he could
find out was that it appeared to be a
combination of small portion of tin
with copper. This combination will
not give the hardness of steel, so it
is evident that tin and copper could
not have been its only component
parts. Whatever might have been
! the nature of the metallic combina-
so to prepare pure copper that 1t
equaled in temper the finest steel pro-
duced at the present day by the most
scientifically approved process. With
their bronze and copper instruments
they were able to quarry and shape
the hardest known stones, such as
granite and porphyry, and even cut
emeralds and like substances. A re-
discovery of this lost art would revo-
lutionize many trades in which steel
at present holds the monopoly. If cop
per could thus be tempered now its
advantage over steel would be very
great and it would no doubt be pre-
ferred to the latter in numerous indus
tries. 1t is curious fact that though
this lost secret still battles modern
scientists it must have been discov-
cred independently by the three races
which made use of it SO long ago.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

Every housekeeper should know
that If 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
6tarches are put up in A-pound pack
ages. anc the price Is the same. 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch is free from all injurious chem
fcals. II your grocer tries to sell you
12-oz. package 1t 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., 1904-12-15
Think Straiuht.

It would be impossible for a lawyer
to make reputation in his profession
while continually thinking about
medicine or engineering. He must
think about law, and must study and
become thoroughly imbued with it's
principles. 1t is unscientihc to expect
to attain excellence or ability enough
to gain distinction in any particular
line while holding the mind upon and
continually contemplating something
radically different.-Success Mags.
zine.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15
Giant Roach Found In rhame.

Giant Roach Found In Thames.
Stated to weigh 3A pounds and hav-
ing length Of 1874 inches. a roach
which was found in a dying condition
in the Thames at NARROW is now being
preserved, says Goosequil, in the Lon
don (England) Leader. It is record
specimen for the Thames. All anglers
who have seen 1t up to the present
pronounce it to be a true roach. The
fish was removed from the river with
a landing net. l wonder whether 1t
was dying from old age or overfeed-
ing. What whopper! I wonder how
many anglers floats it had pulled UT
der in it's day.-American Field.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15
ABSORBED IN HER WORK..
Woman Writer Had Most Unusual
Gift of Concentration,

Mrs. Somerville. the popular scien-
tific writer, had a wonderful gift of
concentration. She wrote her books
dealing with the phenomena of the
universe with the hustle of family life
in full swing around her. Her hus.
band once made wager with friend
that he would abuse her to her face
while she was writing, and that she
would remain unconscious of it, Ac-
cordingly, one night, as she was ab-
sorbed in composition, he said to his
friend: Would you ever imagine that
my wife rouges? It's a fact. What's
more she wears a wig and her teeth
are false" Her daughters were in
roars of laughter, but she went on
placidly writing. At last her husband
said: Mrs. Somerville" in louder
tone, and paused. Then she looked
up and asked innocently, did you
speak .tQ me, dear?"-London Globe.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15
Lucky and unIueky Numbers.

Thirteen is foolishly considered un.
lucky, likely because thirteen were at
the table at the Last Supper. Number
one. being indivisible. was sacred to
the Egyptians. and made the symbol
OF life; three has been considered
lucky, since. in the Pythagorean sys.
tom. it was made the perfect number.
expressive Of beginning, middle and
end. and seven has been the most lop.
ular number since the Chaldeans, in
their moon worship. marked each
phase by that number OF days.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15
EnoIish az Used In japan.

At recent exhibition of pictures
in Tokyo. Japan. the following notice
was posted mo visitor who is mad
or intoxicated is allowed to enter in,
II any person found in shall be claim
ed to retire. No visitor Is allowed to
carry in with himself any parcel, UNI
brella, stick and the like kind, except
his purse, and is strictly forbidden to
take within himself dog or the same
kind Of beasts. Visitor is requested
to take care Of himself from thievly."
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15
An Alaska Tundra.

A tundra, as it is known in the Arc
tics. is a region marked by morasses
of bog moss on which reindeer moss,
lichens and at times Towering plants
abound. In summer tundras are i'm
passable, though the ground below a
depth of two feet or so is frozen, but
in winter they can be crossed readily
Owing to increase of thickness of the
vegetable growths. their surfaces rise
gradually.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15
Ask Your Druggist for Allan, Foot.e,,

81 tried ALIENS FOOT-EASE recent
~, and have just bought another supply It
has cured my corns, and the hot burning
and itching sensation in my feet which was
almost unbearable, and I would not be with
out 1t now.-Mrs. w. ]. Walker, Camden,
N. j." Sold by all Druggists, 25c.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15
Photograph Watches.

Swiss watchmakers have now added
phonograph to some of their Won
derful watches. A small rubber disk
is put in the watch and arranged in
such way that the record is repeated
every hour. Anything can be put on
the record that the owner wishes.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

The Santa Fe road will hereafter
run on their train leaving Denver at s
y. IN. daily n tourist sleeper through
TO California without change. This is
q vast Improvement over the service in
years past. The Santa Fe also an
pounces the inauguration on Novem-
Der 14th of daily service OF the ia
nous California limited, the train
leaving Denver every day at 3.45 D. m.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15
Mother cray's Sweet powder. for chIIdrer

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
In the Children's Home in New York, cure
Constipation, Feverishness, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms Over &c, 600 tes-
timonials. AT all Druggists, 25c. Sample
FREE. Address A. S. S.Olmsted, Leroy, NY.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15
TEA

Tea is almost nothing;
how much weight do you
think there is in the taste
of it?
Weight is no measure for
tea!
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

Maude-Don't you know that cigar.
cites are slow poison? Ferdy-Well,
do you suppose l want to died in
hurry?
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch" There is none
TO equal It in quality and quantity. l6
ounces 10 cents. Try 1t now and save
your money.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

A Chicago drummer" who has
adopted spelling reform wrote home
that he had to VS. hours because the
train was Is.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

There are 71,131 postoffices in the
United States, and yet, with all these
facilities at hand. men will go right on
forgetting to mail their wives letters.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

"Did you ever try any Of our whisky.
Judge?" ASKED the dealer. NO" re.
piled the Judge. but tried q man to.
day who had"
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w. SAMUEL,
Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. Ia, 1900.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

Many a person prepares for a rainy
day by appropriating his neighbor's
umbrella.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15
Insist on oettIna I,

Insist on Getting It
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 12 Oh
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

Some men are not to blame for not
being gentlemen. They don't know
how.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

which side of the house does the
baby resemble?" "The cyclone eel
TAR"
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

Some people spend all their lives
looking behind them.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

The man who breaks a promise can
easily make another just as good.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

Don't try to buy happiness-it can't
be bought, but may be won.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

Marriages. you know" remarked
Miss Elderleigh," are made in heaven"
ably go there some time"
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching Blind, bleeding or Protruding Ptes. Your
druggist will refund money II PAZo OINTMENT
fails TO cure you In to IL days. soc.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15
TEA

A man may be what he thinks he Is
without being what he claims to be.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15
Fresh Cigar for a Dry Climate.

All female passengers are passing
fare to the conductor.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

THE PERUNA ALMANAC
IN 100000 HOMES
The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac
has become a fixture in over eight
million homes. 1t can be obtained
from all druggists free. Be sure to
inquire early. The 1906 Almanac is
already published and the supply will
soon be exhausted. Do not put it Off
Get one to-day.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

Lewis Single Binder" straigh. SC,
wrapped in foil which keeps it fresh until
smoked. Made of extra quality tobacco.
Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill. Originator Tin
Foil Smoker Package.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

Blessings often come disguised, blu
you can tell trouble a mile off.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

There's many man who never
reached the top of the ladder because
the foot was comfortable enough.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

II man gets ratified there must b
n screw loose somewhere
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gista refund the money II It falls to cure. L. W
Groves signature 10 on each box. 25c.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15
EA

Patients and long suffering" is tn
Doctors motto.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

The square man. enjoys life. The
smooth man doesn't.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

Man proposes-but he doesn't do 1
often enough to satisfy the fair sex.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

FREE ROOK For MEN
who are in need OF medical aid. Address
X. S. Emmett 20S Nassau block, Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces IN
nAmmston, sllays pain, wind colio. 2oc bottle
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

An heiress is always suspicious of a
her.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

Ask your Druggist for free Peruna Almanac for 1906
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15

FREEEiSiE;SSiS s$Ess:s.sysas!isSsssasi!ISi!$;sII III
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-15
TEA
TEA
The best you can do,
Schilling's Best. The best
you can do, Schilling's Best.

Your grocer returns your money If don't like II
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-04
ROBBERS COVER
TRACKS WELL
Detectives Find Little En-
cOuragement in the Search
for the Copley Brigands

REDDING, April 3.-Despite the con-
trary reports that have been sent out
from Redding, not a single arrest has
vet been made in connection with the
hold-up of the Oregon express Thurs
day night at Copley. William Ahern,
the railroad detective. said tonight:
mo arrests have yet been made. The
people seem to expect that we must
capture the bandits right away-if not
to-day, at least tomorrow. They for
get that the robbers probably planned
their escape for a month before holding
up the train. We can't turn around in
a day or two and uncover their tracks,
especially when we have absolutely
nothing to work on
The work being done by the officials
now is principally that of the detec-
tives. whose number was increased to-
day by J. j. White of San Francisco.
representing Wells. Fargo & Co. Sher-
if Richardson is aiding them in every
way possible, but feels that the ser
vices of himself and his force will be
more in demand when the bandits are
located than at present Since the
Kennett clew of yesterday resulted in
the suspects proving complete alibl,
the situation as regards the apprehen-
sion of the robbers is as dark as 1t was
on the morning subsequent to the kill
ing of Messenger O'Neil. The detec-
tives are following up every possible
clew that is brought to their attention.
None is considered insignificant.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-04
RUSSIA DISPLAYS
NO CONCERN OVER
TIBETAN AFFAIR

LONDON, April 4.-Candler, the cor
respondent of the Daily Mail, who was
wounded during the fighting between
the British and the Tibetans at Guru
on March 81, and whose left hand has
been amputated, thus describes the at
tack upon him:
Il was watching the Tibetans being
disarmed, when / was attacked by a
swordsman. This was before a shot
had been fired. The onslaught was too
sudden for me to draw my revolver. L
caught the Tibetan around the knees
and threw him, but L was myself
dragged down and in trying to rise
was cut down by several swordsmen.
These were eventually shot"
ST. PETERSBURG, April 3.-The
newspapers continue to discuss the
British expedition in Tibet and the
speech of the Viceroy of India, Lord
Curzon of KedleSton, on March 80, at
Calcutta. but most of them in sim
gularly dispassionate tone.
The Bourse Gazette openly suggests
that King Edward is planning an en-
tente between Great Britain and Russia
and then says:
There is no need for alarm. We
have been accustomed since the days
of Disraeli and Salisbury to such veiled
threats (referring to Lord Curzon's
speech). Indian Secretary Brodricks
announcement of big guns for India
has broken no bones, nor is any one
frightened by the forthcoming British
naval demonstration in the Mediterran-
can. The fact is that the British for
eign policy is now in higher hands than
Lord Curzon's and we all know that a
sincere, peaceful and loyal influence is
being exerted by King Edward. There
is no longer doubt of British neutral
ity and there is no reason for appre-
hension regarding the promise of
friendly agreement with Russia con-
cerning Tibet. We are only curious to
see how Great Britain will explain
armed aggression within a Chinese
province"
The Russ says that Great Britain
took a leaf out of Japan's book on the
way to open hostilities by attacking
the Tibetans without declaration of
war. The Novoe Vreyma says:
THE American millionaires have
changed the destinies of India. Since
Lord Curzon became Lord Kitcheners
brother-in-law their personalities seem
to have been merged. Curzon spoke
with the words of Kitchener on the
glacis theory and Kitchener adopted
the policy of Curzon in sending an al
legged diplomatic mission into Tibet
The glacis theory is all right so long
as il has TO do with unarmed fOes''
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-04
DEATH CALLS
AN OREGONlAN
OF PROMINENCE

PORTLAND. Or. April 3.-Fred r.
Strong, one Of the most prominent law
yers of Oregon, died very suddenly in
this city to-day of heart trouble caused
by nervous prostration at the age of
So years. Mr.. Strong. besides being
widely prominent as an attorney. was
one Of the incorporators of the old Pa
cific Coast Steamship Company. which
operated extensively until the con-
struction of the Northern Pacific from
Portland to Tacoma. Mr. Strong par
ticipated in the legislation over the
division of the estate of the famous
Ben HoIladay, who operated Holla-
day's pony express between Omaha
and Sacramento.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-04

WEHAIWEI, April 2.-The stu
alton at present appears to be as fol-
lows: AS regards the land forces,
General Kuroki's army is now in a po-
sition TO attempt TO force the passage
Of the Yalu whenever he may elect to
strike, but it would seem that, having
secured the necessary strategic posi-
ton, he is awaiting the development
Of the second Japanese mobilization
before decisive move. This develop
ment has already begun, but it is not
possible TO say where until the blow
has actually fallen.
In the meantime the Japanese and
Russian outposts are constantly in
touch along the line of the Cheng-
cheng, but as a rule they do not come
into serious conflict, though one or two
sharp affairs are reported, in which
the honors appear to be equally
divided. The country in which the
troops are now operating has been
studied with a view TO rendering the
operations of the Cossacks less val
uable than those of well-trained in
fantry.
The weather is improving rapidly,
though communications are still eX-
tremely difficult. Japanese are max
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-04

nights during last week by the league
on Grant avenue to uphold the right
of free speech and to defend the prin-
ciples the constitution of the United
States and of the State of California
enunciate in this regard.
Among the speakers at these meet
ings were President G.. B. Benham
of the Labor Council, DR.. j. A. B. Will
son of Trinity M. E. Church. E. c..
Wheeler, organizer of the State Fed
GRAFTON of Labor, 7. e. Zant and A. M.
Lewis.
Extra committees were appointed at
Saturday nights meeting to call on a
number of labor and other organiza-
tions in regard to the agitation.
Speeches were made by Messrs. Mar
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-04
FREE SPEECH DEFENSE
LEAGUE HOLDS MEETING

The regular meeting of the Free
Speech Defense League was held Sat
urday night at the Labor Bureau, 9151s
Market street, President F. r. Whit
ney in the chair.
Ten new delegates were seated and
arrangements were made to keep up
the agitation against the passage OF
the proposed Whitman ordinance, which
gives the Police Department power to
dispense any collection of ten or more
persons on the public streets in the GEN.
trail part of the city.
The league now has representatives
from over 100 trade and labor organiza-
tions. fraternal societies and other civic
bodies, and is carrying on an active
agitation on the matter.
Street meetings were held several
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-04

vanguard + in mwescnK is only miles ho o
h orr and made hdqu as 0 he
retreat yard the river
Seoul in nu vGnyO OF
the
Sd ma eh ~ w MS nf
1t
in erpum in
them b tn States Govern h E 10 d d tina ale o
Il Epen Hn would be recognized
Equyato the is CaTss
breach OF neutrality % be un~ seems incredible
he n t b
esfnend b ecaugn
~ of OF tn R destroyed al Cup Spplea new
If The M the he Kt~ ~ e. in
h p to the foreign hp d t eou of t way
g p II Jp ewII
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The San Francisco call., 1904-04-04

harbor all of the foreign ships helped
to move and attend to the wounded,
but the American warship merely sent
a doctor. This magnanimous action
we refused to take advantage of.
"A writer passing through the port
said he had heard that the American
embassies had denied the foregoing
facts. but l read the report of one OF
the commanders, wherein the virtues
of the American captain were clearly
stated in all their beauty.
When our unfortunate ships re-
turned to the inner roadStead the Jap
anese warships Signaled to the foreign
warships to get out of the way. By
way of an answer to this brazen Signaf
the commander of the British warship
signaled that if the Russians were at
tackled in the inner harbor he would be
compelled to fire upon the Japanese.
We Russians owe a deep debt of graf
itude to this honest EnGlishman.
SEBASTOPOL, April 13-The sur
vivors of the Variag and Koreitz,
which vessels were destroyed in Che
mulpo harbor, arrived here to-day and
received ovations as enthusiastic as
those with which they were greeted at
Odessa.
tire Black Sea fleet, and behind it lay
the city in holiday garb. Admiral
Skrydloff. commander-in-chief of the
fleet, welcomed the survivors, and at
the Admiralty Cathedral removed from
his breast the Order of st. George and
pinned it upon the breast of Captain
Stepanoff of the Variag, who had seen
service under him. Captain Stepan
off and his crew have been ordered to
st. Petersburg. and the townssen route
have invited them to stop off in order
that they, too, may show their appre-
citation of the sailors brave conduct.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-04
RIaze in RnhhIsh Chute.

Burning paper in the bottom of the
rubbish chute of the Palace Hotel yes
terday afternoon caused unnecessary
alarm among a number of guests and
prompted one of the employees to send
in an alarm. Before the fire engines
arrived on the scene the small blaze
had been extinguished and quiet had
been restored in the establishment.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-04

Herald. Copyright. 1904 by the New York
Herald Publishing Company.
SEOUL. April 3.-The japanese troops
advancing toward the Yalu River have
had another action, repulsing the Rus
SLAMS smartly and only a score Of Japa-
ncse being wounded, in connection with
The engagement at Chongju, in North
Korea, on March 2s. Much fighting oc-
CURED in the town itself. which is a big
walled place. 1t is asserted here that
Forty Russians We're killed and wound
Cd and that a number were captured.
The Japanese losses are given as
thirty.
Twenty OF the men wounded in the
sklrmish at kasan on March 26 en-
barked on Thursday upon the hospital
ship kosai Maru. They are doing well.
The Russian losses on that occasion
! We're estimated at fifty. IL is rumored
n the same connection that a japanese
major and thirty men were cut of and
captured.
A great body of japanese troops has
moved uOrthwaro from Chenampho and
other harbors used for the landing Of
troops and stores, which latter are ar
irving at Chenampho in huge quanti-
Ties. A tramway has been laid from
the landing place and for two miles on
either side Of the roadway. A thousand
coolies were busy adding to the huge
piles OF war material even as late as
yesterday.
The weather is now milder and the
land campaign viii soon be in full
swing The japanese fleet is still in
tact and continues watching Port Ar
thur. Doubtless the Mikados sailors
.%yill succeed in blocking the place on
The first occasion when the weather
faVors them. Only a narrow passage
is now left. The Russians have taken
many Of the twelve-inch guns out Of
thcir ships to arm the old and new
forts. The northern seas are safely
patrolled.
The head Of the heroic Vice Captain
Hirose which fell into his boat when
N s. body was blown to pieces by a
-shen while he was leaving the sinking
hull during the attack on March %.
was sent to Japan by the steamship
NOmashire Maru and has been buried.
il seems reasonable TO believe now
that the defenses of Port Arthur have
been weakened and its early capture
Is TO be expected.
II has now become known that at the
first attack on Port Arthur even more
conspicuous bravery was shown by the
Japanese than was at first Indicated.