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Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

stoopngs. The quest was but too OBJ
vious. And even as Franklin gazed,
uncertain and unable to escape, it
seemed apparent that the two had
found that which they had sought. The
girl, slightly in advance. ran forward
few PAGES, paused, and then ran
back. "Oh, there! there!" she cried.
And then the older woman took the
girls head upon her bosom. With
barred head and his own hand at his
eyes, Franklin hurried away, hoping
himself unseen, but bearing indelibly
pictured on his brain the scene OF
which he had been witness. He wanted
to cry out, to halt the advancing col
umns which would soon be here, to
tell them that they must not come
upon this field, made sacred by such
woe.
Near the intrenchment where the
bitter close had been, and where there
was need alike for note of triumph
and forgetfulress, the band major mar
shaled his music, four deep and forty
strong. and swung out into the anthem
of the flag. The head of the column
broke from the last cover OF the wood
and came into full sight al the edge
OF the open country. Thus there came
into view the whole panorama OF the
field, dotted with the slain and with
those who sought the slain. The
music of triumph was encountered by
the concerted voice OF grief and woe.
There appeared for the feet OF this
army not a mere road, a mere battle
field, but a ground sacred. hedged high
about, not rudely to be violated.
But the band major was n poet, a
great man. There came to him 70
order telling him what he should do.
but the thing was in his soul that
should be done. There came to him.
waited from the field of sorrow, note
which was command, a voice which
sounded to him above the voices OF
his own brasses, above the tapping OF
the kettledrums. A gesture of COM
mand. and the music ceased absolute
ly. A moment, and II had resumed.
The forty black horses which made
up this regimental band were the pride
of the division. Four deep. forty
strong. with arching necks, with fore
feet reaching far and dropping softly.
each horse OF the famous cavalry band
passed on out upon the field OF Louis.
burg with such carriage as showed 1t
sensible Of its mission. The reins lay
loose upon their necks. but they kept
step to the music which they felt.
Forty horses paced slowly forward.
keeping step. Forty trumpeters, each
man with his right hand aloft. hold.
Ing his instrument, his left hand at mis-
side. bearing the cap which he had re-
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

on earth could urseat him. Perhaps
none ever had-until he came to the
Plains.
For this was On the Plains. AS all
America was under canvas, it was not
strange that Col. Battersleigh should
find his home in tent. and that this
tent should be pitched upon the West.
ern Plains: Not that he had gone di-
rectly to the West after the muster
ing out of his regiment To the con.
trary. his first abode had been in the
city of New York, where during his
brief stay he acquired a certain ac-
quaintance.
What were the financial resources
of Battersleigh after the cessation of
his pay as cavalry officer not even his
best friends could accurately have
told 1t was rumored that he was the
commissioner in America of the Lon
don Times. He was credited with
being Fellow of the Royal Geo
graphical Society. That he had his
tory no one could doubt who saw him
come down the street with his broad
hat, his sweeping cloak. his gauntlets,
his neatly vanished boots.
In reality Col. Henry Battersleigh
lived. during his city life. in a small,
very small room, up more than one
flight of stairs. This room. no
larger than a tent was military In
its neatness. Battersleigh. bachelor
and soldier. was in nowise iorgetful
of the truth that personal neatness
and personal vaior go well hand in
hand. The bed. a very narrow one,
had but meager covering. and during
the winter months Its single blanket
ratified to the touch. There's moth.
ing in the world so warm as news
papers, me boy" said Battersleigh.
Upon the table. which was box,
there was displayed always an invari.
able arrangement. Col. Battersleigh's s
riding whip without which he was
rarely seen in public) was placed
upon the table first Above the whip
were laid the gauntlets. crossed at
sixty degrees. On top of whip and
gloves rested the hat. indented never
more nor less. Beyond these. the per.
sonal belongings OF Battersleigh OF
the Rile Irish were at best few and
humble. In the big city. busy with re-
viving commerce. there were few who
cared how Battcrsleigh lived. II was
a vagrant wind of March that one day
blew aside the cloak of Battersleigh
as he raised his hat in salutation to
a frIend-a vagrant wind, cynical and
mercilessl which showed somewhat oi
| the poverty with which Battersleigh
had struggled like soldier and . gen
tleman. Battersleigh. poov and proud
then went out into the Wet.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to learn
that there Ia at least dreaded disease that science
has been able to in all Its stages and that 10
Catarrh. HAl"s Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical frntemity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease. requires q constitu
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken In
ternay, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF tho system. thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease. and giving the patient
strength By building up the constitution and assisting
nature In doing It's work The proprietors have 90
much faith in Its curative powers. that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any that 1t fails 10 cure
Send for liss OF testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists. s5c.
Hairs Family Pills the best.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07
He Did Not Mote.

The motor cyclist was careering
down the remote country hillside at
a speed which would have made Sur
rey policeman chortle with glee. Sud-
denly there was At report, a Chi
nese-puzzle view OF motor-cyclist
and his machine, and then both repos-
ed in n roadside ditch, each consider
ably the worse for the experience.
"Help!' cried the motor-cyclie..; and
in response to the cry farm laborer
hurried out from a field near by.
For an instant he gazed at the strug-
Cling mass in the ditch. particularly
focusing his vision upon Jthe still re-
volving wheels OF the cycle. the like
of which, as he explained afterwards.
he had never seen before. Then he
grabbed big stone.
"Tell me where to hit her." he
shouted. land I'll dash her brains
out!"-London Answers.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

teen years l suffered
with terrible pain
in my back. ! did
rot, know what 1t
was to enjoy q
nights est. and
arose In the morn
ing feeling tired and
unrefreshed. My
suffering sometimes
was simply inde-
scribable. When l
finished the first box
of Doan's Kidney
Pills l felt like a
different woman. I
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07
MyIlIons in Oats,

in 1908 in Mich. 240 bu.. in Mo-. 255 bu..
in N. d., $40 bu., and in 30 other
states from $50 to 800 bu. per acre. Now
this Oat IL generally grown in 1904.
will add millions OF bushels to the
yield. and millions OF dollars to the
farmers purse. Try 1t for 1904 Largest
Seed Potato and Alfalfa Glover grow
ers in America.
Salzer's Speltz. Beardless Barley.
Home Builder Corn. Macaroni Wheat,
Pea Dat. Billion Dollar Grass and Ear
lest Canes are money makers for you.
Mr.. Farmer.
JUST SEND THIS NOTICE AND 10c
in stamps to John A. Salzer Seed Co..
La Crosse. Wis. and receive In return
their big catalog and lots OF farm seed
samples. CIV. N. W.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

moved, rode on across the field Of
Louisburg. The music was no longer
the hymn of triumph.
Softly and sadly, sweetly and sooth-
ingIy, the trumpets sang a melody OF
other days, an air long loved in the
old.timo South. And Annie Laurie,
weeping. heard and listened, and wept
the more. and blessed God for her
tears!
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07
when Yor GROCER says

he does not have Defiance Starch. you msy
be sure he is afraid to keep 1t until h11
stock of 12 OF. packages are sold. Denanco
Starch is not only better than any othee
Cold Water Starch, but contains IS oz "a
the package and sells for same money - u
or Srands.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

continued until had taken five boxee.
Doan's Kidney Pills act very effec.
lively, very promptly. relieve the ach-
ing pains and all other annoying di@-
culties."
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
For sale by all druggists. price 50
cents per box.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

Have you noticed that beautiful
crocus. pushing it's way up through the
cold ground?" No: but I've been
gunnin' for that crow cuss tryin' to
pull up our corn
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

TT beats all'' how good a cigar you can
buy for cents II you buy tha rfRh1
brand. Try a "Bullhead.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

FITS rermanen:yC Cured. NO fits af.su
hPst day OF DIR. khne's Grvat Nerve RsstureR.
send for FREE $500 trisi potts and trsat1ss.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

Now" said his mother severely.
you've got stomach ache just be-
cause you stole into the pantry and
ate all that mine pie" YES" groaned
the boy, but it was worth it."
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

When there Is nothing to divide-that IL
no dividends.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

Maud-That is Miss Ryno the neiress
She was born. you know with a silver
spoon In her mouth. Notwithstanding
her)-She looks as IL 1t might have been q
soup ladle.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

Ieo not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and coids.-JoHN
BoYER, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. 10. 1900
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07
insist on oettIno Il

nance Starch because they have q stock in
hand of II CT. brands, which they know
cannot be sold to customer who has once
used the l6 OF. pkg. Defiance Starch for
same money.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

Capt. Jones-I met Col. Brown this
and Tfe was half full. Mai.
Smith-Yes. poor fellow! He was retired
on half-pay last month.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

Don't the man in there ever get tired ~
asked little Jane after listening half aH
hour to a phonograph.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07
COMPLETELY RESTORED.

Mrs. p. Brunei, wife of P. Brunei.
stock dealer. residence Bill Grand
ave-. Everett, WASH. says: For hf.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

Some men are constantly trying to
lower the record of meanness.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

You say they have Bjones in a straigho
jacket. How did they manage it," 20.
his wife talked him into it,"
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07
Utterly Useless.

"Educatin' some men," said Uncle
Eben. "is q good deal like givin' .
Fiji Islander . check ON de national
bank. He's got It. but what y he
gwine to do VIII itf"-WashinCton
stas.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

The miidest tobacco that grows is used
In the makeup of Baxter's Bullhead o.
cent cigar. Try one and see.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

Jones has a new addition to his fami
ly." Indeed? ! must congratulate him!'
"Hold on--it's a son-in-law!'
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

It's an easy matter to bear tho aches
of anothers corns.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

Those Who Have Tried it
w1U use NO other. Defiance Cold WatsR
Starch has no equal In Quantity or Quail
ity-16 OF. for 10 cents. Other brands CON-
tain only 70 OF.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

After woman gts on the shady sids
of forty she speaks of herself and her ~
male friends as ''us girls.'
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

A smile of satisfaction goes with one of
Bakers "Bullhead" scent cigars.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

No muss or failures made with
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

The woman who wastes her breath
talking never seems In want of any.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing syrup.
For children teethng. softens the gums, reduces in
nA;umstion aays pain cures wind collie. sc bottlo.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

II you have smoked a Bullhead scent
cigar you know how good they are: II
you have not better try one
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

r. because made by an entirely difRsrsns
process. Defiance Starch Is unlike any
other. better and ons-third more for 10
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07
500 Reward. 500.

Everything comes to him who waits
except the money he loaned friend.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

Patient-Doctor. ] had a most horrid
dream last night. Doctor-What was It?
Patent--I dreamed that / was paying
your bill.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

A combination of mushroom appetite
and toadstool Judgment is apt to prove
fatal.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07
Why II Is the Best

A whisky still is so called because the
moonshiner has to work 1t on the quiet.
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

''Is Mrs. Lofty still In mourning for
her late husband?'' No: only wearing
black for him."
Gilpin observer., 1904-01-07

Stops the Cough and
Works On the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-23
HOPE OF PANAMANS
EXPECT MUCH FROM THE VISIT OF TAFT.
Modification of the Hay-Buneau-Va- rilla Canal Treaty and a Supple- 7 mentary Commercial Agree
 meat Looked Forward To.

Washington, Oct. 22. 2.--Modification of the , ay-Buneau-Varilla canal treaty in several important respects and the negotiation between the Washington and Panama government of supplementary commercial ~treaty granting to Panama important conces- sions is what the Panamans hope to obtain as a result of Secretary Tafts mission to the isthmus, according to statement made to the Associated Press tonight by Senor Obaldia, Pan- aman Minister at Washington.
 Widespread enthusiasm has been aroused on the isthmus." said the Min ister 'by the publication of President Roosevelts letter to Secretary Taft President Amador has scabled me that he has proclaimed this letter through out the isthmus. and that the tide of grateful feeling has already turned in favor of the United States. Prepara- tions have been begun for grand re- ception to the Taft mission.
 -g 'In the action of the President in accrediting to the Panaman govern ment such a distinguished envoy as Secretary Taft whom the. Isthmians re- gard as eminently fair. the Panaman government sees hope of fighting number of wrongs under which 1t Is now suffering.
 Popular as are the American Min ister to Panama and the Governor of the canal zone. there are a number of questions of vital importance to the isthmus which have not yet been set tied to the satisfaction of the Panaman government. In the forefront of these are three problems which Secretary Taft will be asked to solve. The pos tai regulations. the question of GUS toms duties and the far-reaching ques- ton of Jurisdiction in the terminal cit les of Panama and Colon.
 '"The Panaman government declines to accept the interpretation placed up- on the treaty by Mir. Buneau-Varilla, which takes away all the land in those cities not now actually covered by residences. Panama and Colon will prosper rapidly after the canal work has started; they will need consider able territory over which to expand. We are confident that Secretary Taft will be quick to see the justice of our contentious.
 "As for the postal questions, a post age stamp in Panama costs cents When Governor General Davis sold stamps at 2 cents each it is not sur prisinE that the people bought stamps of him rather than of the Panaman authorities.
 '"rhere is the troublesome question of customs regulations between the Sovernment of Panama and the canal zone. am of the opinion that new commercial treaty will be the most satisfactory solution. In this treaty can be incorporated several important notifications of the present canal treaty and I hope that this additional convention can be concluded after brief negotiations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-23
GOOD ROADS MOVEMENT.
Pike County Seems tO Favor Bond Is
 sue for Improvement.


 Troy. Oct. 22-(Special )--The citi- zens of Pike County are becoming very much enthused over the subject of good roads.
 Some time ago the County Commis- sioners made an order to submit the question of issuing county bonds to the amount of $150.000 to a vote of the people at the November election. The bonds are to be payable in thirty years. not to bear more than four and one half per cent interest, and must sell at their face value or better
 Today was set for holding a mass meeting for the purpose of sounding the sentiment of the people as to their wishes in the matter. A large num- ber of citizens from all sections of the county came to the city to attend the meeting, and when the hour arrived gathered in the Circuit Court room. The meeting was called 10 order and Mayor Henderson was elected chairman, Mir. Henderson stated the purpose of the meeting and made an extended speech in favor of good roads. Ex- Mayor Folmar. F. NJ. Pennington and Judge Boron. of the city Jere Parks, Hon. James Edwards and other farmers also made talks to the meeting on the subject of roads.
 A vote of the audience present was taken on the question and the expres- sion was almost unanimous in favor of the bond issue.
 Judge Boron and Jere Parks express ed opposition to the measure but seem ed to have little or no following. It is thought that the vote on the ques- tion in the coming election will favor the issuance of these road bonds by at least three-fourths of the voting strength of the county.
 The farmers in this section have about completed the gathering of their crops. and are felieitating themselves on the excellent weather they have had for doing so. and maintaining the class of their cotton. which has enabled them to market it at good prices. It is stated in business circles that the farmers settled their debts and have money left over.
 The remarks that. everybody has money" are frequently heard. and times seem more prosperous than for many years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-23
ROOT AT BUFFALO
AssAILs THE RECORD OF THE DEM
 OCRATIC PARTY.
Says Tkat Since the War 1t Has Been Conglomerafion of Tncoherenf Factions--CompIimen MT.
 Cleveland.

Buffalo, N. r., Oct. 22.--A big Re- publican mass meeting was held at Com vention Hall tonight. The speakers were Lieutenant Governor Higgins. the Republican nominee for Governor, Elihu Root, former Secretary of War, and :. l.. Grifiths of Indianapolis. When Gen. Francis V. Greene in his introduce tory remarks mentioned the name of President Roosevelt scene of intense enthusiasm ensued. the audience rising and cheering for several minutes. Mir. Root, who made the principal address, araaigned the Democratic Party. He said the discussion this year on national topics has not been as inspiring as usual and that the Democratic attack had degenerated into a mere fusilade of fault finding.
 Mir. Root went into the history of the Democratic Party, saving that there was no such party before the Civil War. Since then, he said. there was only an opposition composed of incoherent and warning factions. agreeing upon no principle, faithful to no principle, be- lieving in no principle and held togeth- CT solely by a desire to turn the Re- publican Party out of office-and secure the offices in its place.
 There Is nothing in common between the old fashioned gold standard busi- ness men of the East who call them- selves Democrats and the Populistic followers of Mir. Bryan in the West who call themselves Democrats, while the representatives of the South. elect ed without reference to any national is- sue. but with sole references to the questions arising from the presence
 there of the black race, agree, some Of them with Republican doctrines. and
 some with ancient Democratic doctrines and some with Populistic doctrines" He said that upon two great ques- tions the majority of the Democrats had been sincere It favored the ex- tension of slavery and opposed the continuance of Civil War.
 During Cleveland's second adminis- tration the party had an opportunity to show by practical test what 1t was, the speaker said. but it had not the coherence and unity of sentiment to make governmental action possible. Widely as some of us differ from Mir.
 Cleveland politically. we can recognize the admirable qualities which have made his career so distinguished Up-
 on the record of that four years every sentiment of esteem and admiration for Mir. Cleveland is condemnation of the Democratic Party"
 MT. Root took up the question of the
 ability of the Democrats to handle the
 reins of Government and continued:
 "Is Judge Parker abler and stronger,
 of higher courage. and more command ing personality than Grover Cleveland? Is he better informed upon public af- Efairs? Has he thought more deeply up- on public questions. Is his statesman
 ship broader and more genuine? If not, what hope is there of better things with power in Democratic hands?"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-23
6. '. B0CACKI,
 Dealer tn Sash, Doors and Blinds, phons sso s4 Commerce ~
FAIRBANKS AT WHEELING.
With Other Speakers, the Candidate Ad
 dresses Immense Audience.

With other Speakers, thc Sahuh""se <&"-
 dresses Immense Audience.
 Wheeling, W. Va, Oct. 22.-With Senator Fairbanks, the vice-presiden- tial candidate, as the principal speaker the Republicans of Wheeling, with the co-operation of thousands of their faith from western Pennsylvania and cas- tern Ohio, held their greatest rally of the campaign this afternoon and to- night
 A large crowd witnessed tonight's street demonstration. The nights pa rade was one of the largest of the campaign Senator Fairbanks and other speakers addressed an immense audience at the Union Wigwam. Mir Fairbanks said in part:
 We will not find wisest leadership among those who overturned the pros. perity of the American people in 1893 We will be slow to accept the advice of these statesmen in whom the Amert. can people unfortunately put their con fidence in 1892. There is no reason tc believe they are less fallible now thar they were then.
 We seek commericaI strength ir order that we may give work and wage; to American workingmen, and oppor' ztunity to American capital. We seek tC improve the homes of our peeople Oul national prosperity is not so much measured by the constructions of indus trial enterprises as by the erection oi homes. There have been more homes buiff by the people since the Republi- can party was last entrusted witt power than during any similar period in the history of the Republic.
 We make no claims in behalf of Re publican policies and Republican ad- ministration which are not predicated upon actual experience and we mako no charges against Democratic poli- cies and Democratic administration which are not fully justified by oul past unfortunate experience. Some oi the fruits of the triumph of Demo cracy in 1902 were panic. suspended industry, embarrassed commerce. wrecked financial institutions, mill ions of willing workers forced from the avenues of employment in the streets and bond issues amounting to sse2.00O.000 to meet the current ex- penses of the government in d time of profound peace"