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Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Where False Hair Comes From.

Where False Hair Comes FROM.
Most of the black hair used in wigs
and switches" comes from the con-
vents of Italy and Spain, while the
fair and red hair comes mainly from
the heads of Russian, Swedish, Ger
man and Danish peasant girls.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Why They Hiss.

In West Africa the natives hiss
when they are astonished; in the New
Hebrides when they see anything
beautiful. The Basutos applaud pop
ular orator in the assemblies by hiss
ing him.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Oldest Tree.

The oldest tree in the world Is on
the Island of Kos, lying off the coast
of Asia Minor. The trunk is thirty
feet in circumference. A wall of
masonry surrounds it and supports
the two main branches. 1t is believed
to be more than 1000 years old.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Lac Liner for Hotel,

Ono of the Hamburg liners was
used as hotel ship in the harbor OF
Kiel during the recent races. The
rates for meals and lodging were
from IS to $40 day.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
English Is Optional Study.

English is in the future to be an
optional subject in all public schools
in Saxony on the ground that It is
"the most widely used civilized Ian
guage in the world.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Stamps Not Historically correc.

stamps NOT Historically Correct.
On some of the postage stamps Of
st. Kitts-Nevis, England, the authori-
ties have depicted Columbus gazing
intertly through big telescope. AS
matter of fact, telescopes were not
invented till over 100 years after
Columbus was born.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Perfume and Moth Preventive.

A pleasant perfume and moth pre-
ventive is made of cloves, caraway
seeds, nutmeg, mace, cinnamon and
Tonka beans-an ounce of each. Add
as much Florentine orris root as will
equal the total amount of the other
ingredients. Put together, grind into
a powder and put in little bags among
your clothes.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Chairman Made a "euII."

The chairman of a well-known
South African gold-mining company
greatly amused the shareholders at a
meeting by announcing that a certain
resolution was carried unanimously
with one dissent"
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Peat Supply Of Sweden.

Sweden's supply of peat seems in
exhaustible. In the province of Norr-
botten alone there are 8,64S,0OO acres
of moss land. and the total quantity
Of peat is estimated to equal a supply
for two centuries of the present coal
import to Sweden.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
First sia ExpositIons.

The first exposition was in Paris in
1898; the first in England in 1928. and
in America in New York, in 1858.
These were not international like the
Worlds Fair. The first of these was
In London in 1851.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Value Of an Aspiration.

An aspiration is Joy forever, a
possession as solid as landed estate.
a fortune which we can never exhaust,
and which gives us year by year a
revenue of pleasurable activity.-Rob-
ert Louis Stevenson.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
cheerfulness and erumbllno.

How many people in real life there
are who are perpetual drain on the
sympathies Of their more cheerful
friends and neighbors! They like to
be comforted with strong, uplifting
words; they appreciate cheerfulness
in others. 1t does not occur to
them that it is cultivable quality.
just as grumbling is.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Advertising Thread.

As an advertisement of its thread
a well-known firm has, after several
attempts. connected Europe and Asia
across the Bosphorus with 1880 yards
OF cotton.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
TamaIpais.

Tamalpais is Spanish for THE Ia
NAL country" The mountain CT that
name was so called because 1t is in
the country that was at one time occu-
pied by the Tamal Indians.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Corn Birds viii Not Bother.

A well known farmer says he vets
his seed corn with coal oil before
planting it, and as a result the birds
and insects do not bother it before it
comes up. The oil does not injure
the germ and keep it from sprouting
This has been proved by experience.
as he has never had to replant.-Fil-
more (Mo.) Lever
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Training of Japanese wrestlers.

In the place of training to remove
superfiuous flesh. as do the athletes
of other lands. the wrestlers Of Japan
eat to put it on. Great size ard
weight do not appear to interfere
with their agility. Instead it is ons
Of the principal means of overcora.
ing an adversary.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
rurtle HAD Town Scared.

Brewer. Me-, people are staying In at
night for fear of 31a-foot turtle
which has escaped from captivity and
is said to be more dangerous to meet
than bull dog.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Enterprisino Enolish Barber.

Owing to the war of rates on At
lcntic steamship lines a barber IN
Dover, England, has the following sd-
vertisement: From the - Toilet
Saloon to New York for 92. Shave
included. Trains pass the door,"
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
piet 1hat kiIIs eables.

Babies are often fed, or rather
starved, said Miss May Yates to the
British Women's Temperance associ-
alton, on cheese. fried fish. timed
salmon, pickles, gin and beer.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
The Albany, Denver.

Under new management. Newly
furnished. Table maintained on high
est plane of excellence. Popular
prices. Headquarters for mining men,
seockmen and merchants. Have your
mail addressed care of "The Albany"
Take Seventeenth street car at Union
depot.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04

Swimming Harder Than Climbing.
An Austrian physician, DR.. F. Muel-
Ter. has made experiments which dem
onstrate that swimming is harder
work than mountoin climbing.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04

'-Ts It true that the order requiring
the Igorrotes to wear pants has been
cesclnded?" "Yes, the naked truth"
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Tree Provides illumination.

The "tallow tree" Of Malabar yields
from the seeds of its fruit by boiling
an excellent tallow. which serves as a
valuable illuminant. both as oil and
by candles which are made from 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Greeting Of Tlbetans.

A sign OF politeness in Tibet or
meeting a person in Tibet is to holo
up the clenched hand and stick OUT
the tongue.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Eoos Inerease MORTALITY.

The mortality curves in London rise
in proportion to the density Of the
fogs and consequent exclusion OF sun
light, which is the deadly foe OF dis
ease germs.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04

No chromos or cheap premiums. but
q better quality and one-third more
of Defiance Starch for the same price
OF other starches.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Japanese Adieu.

The Japanese word of parting is
not 80 long" or "See you later" but
"Sayonaro"-"if 1t must be So"
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
poos In Funeral cor.eue.

man his six dogs, draped IN black. fol-
lowed the cortege.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Abandon socIaIIstIc Colony.

Nineteen Beers. who organized .
colony on socialistic teetotal lines ir
Java, had to abandon the enterprise
after three months.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance Starch
i3s taking the place of all others.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04

Warmth In Plant Roots.
The roots of plants are found tc
have a higher temperature than the
soil, but only while growing.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04

When a girl is asked to sing who
can't she always explains that she has
a cold.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Old Map Of Jerusalem.

A map Of Jerusalem In mosaic over
I SEQ years old has been found in
Palestine.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04

Immense billboards will be used to
advertise the Worlds Fair, but small
board bills would be more efficacious.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Bronchitis Most Fatal piseas

Bronchitis is the most fatal disease
in England, next CONSUMPTION, and
then heart disease. pneumonia and
scarlatina.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Germ Of Good Cheer.

Tact is the art Of adjusting the
relationships between ourselves and
others.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04
Coal Dear In south Africa.

Coal is dearer in South Africa than
in any other part OF the world. 1t Ia
cheapest in China.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-04

Miss Nellie Holmes, treasurer
of the Young Woman's Temper.
ance Association of Buffalo, N.Y..
strongly advises all suffering
women to rely, as she did, up.
on Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound.
"DRAR MRS. PINKHAM - Your med.
icine is indeed an ideal woman's medi-
cine, and by far the best / know tc
restore lost health and strength.
suffered misery for several years, being
troubled with menorrhagia- My back
ached, I had bearing-down pains and
frequent headaches. l would often
wake from restful sleep, and in such
pain that ! suffered for hours before I
could 60 to sleep again. dreaded the
long nights as much as the weary days.
I consulted two different physicians,
hoping to get relief but, finding that
their medicine did not seem to cure me.
I tried your Vegetable Compound
on the Recommendation OF q friend
from the East who was visiting me.
81 am glad that followed her ad-
vice, for every ache and pain is gone,
and not only this, but my general
health is much improved. / have q
fine appetite and have gained in flesh.
My earnest advice to suffering women
is to put aside all other medicines and
to take Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound" Miss NELLIE
HOLMES, $40 No. Division St., Buffalo,
N. $4,000 forfeit original Of abocs isttss pso.
aRe eeahiRsHess cannot b produced
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-11-03
Frisco System.

Kansas City, Mo-, Fall Festivities.
October 8 to 2. Round trip rate $4.4O4
Dates of sale Oct. 2 to 7th. Return
Oct. s. CARL PETERSON. Agt
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-11-03
BIG MONEY FOR CARRIERS.
Postmaster Guthrie Paid kanSans
S72,7O0 for September.

Postmaster Guthrie paid the ru.
raj mail carriers of Kansas for the
month of September S72,700 says
the Topeka Journal. The amount
paid the rural carriers for the quar-.
ter ending September 30, was
$4,000. There are 1910 rural car.
riers in this state and they receive
their pay from the Topeka Office.
The increase in the number Of car
riers aud the slight increase in the
amount paid them is the reason for
the increaee in the pay roll. 1t is
expected, that there will be several
hundred carriers more in the state
before the demand is satisfied. At
the present rate of increase the
postoffice will pay the carriers more
than a million dollars next year.
The.carriers are paid on vouchers
made out by the postmasters at the
initial point of the route. Some of
the postmasters do not make out
their vouchers properly and causes
a delay in the payment. Out of the
1910 vouchers received last month
thirty.oue were not properly certi-
fed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-11-03
A BARGAIN FOR CASH.

40 acres, all rich level land, free
from rock; in the prairie five milea
southeast of Duenwig; all fenced
and now in wheat, one-third of
which goes to purchaser. THE
land is directly in the mineral
range between Duenwig and Gran
by and Lead and Zinc have been
found on adjoining land. 1t lays
on the two main roads, one on the
north the other on the west. Small
pear orchard 10 southwest corner,
which 10 fine building site. No
house on the land. This fine little
tract Of land 20 situated ought to
be cheap at SIS an acre; but as II 10
stricity a cash proposition. and in
order to make q quick sale, Il has
been priced down to $40 sn acre.
Parties wishing to see THE land
with view of purchase will call on
DANIELS & PLUMB.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-11-03
ROLL OF HONOR.

Following 10 the list of subscrip'
tons made to pay for the right OF
way for the electric line from Gale
ma to Baxter Syringe. Is your name
in the list: If not, put il there at
once, as not enough has yet been
pledged. And don't be slowsabout
il, either. Neither must you be
niggardly. Don't wait, expecting
that the money will be raised any
way. Be a man and do your part,
as far as you can. Read the list
carefully. aud see who have the
welfare of the city at heart:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-11-03
St. Louis & Chicago
forming and Evening

O'Neill and the city of Baxter
Syringe, Kansas. The said O'Neill,
or his assigns, to commence opera.
ton under this franchise within Gu
days.
SECTION II. In the event that the
said O'Neill, or his assigns, shall
acquire by purchase or otherwise,
the rights of any person, firm or
corporation, with reference 10 the
sale of electric light, power, heat or
curreut, heretofore granted by the
city of Baxter Syringe, the rights
and privileges 80 granted and &C.
quired az aforesaid, shall, as a part
of this contract, accrue to the said
O'Neill, or his assigns, and the
rights and privileges herein grant
ed shall be taken and considered as
cumulative.
SECTION II. 1t 10 understood
wherever the word "city" is used in
this ordinance. the same shall be
taken and construed as meaning
the city of Baxter Springs, Kansas.
SECTION Is. This ordinance shall
be in full force and effect from and
after it's passage and publication
as provided by law.
Approved this 3ist day of Octo.
Der, 1904.
l.. d. BREWSTER. Mayor.
Attest: +. c. EASTER,
City Clerk.
l hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is true and correct
copy of Ordinance No. II, as the
same was passed by the city coun.
Gil on Thursday. Oct. q, 1904, and
now appears on file in my Office.
F. c. EASTER,
0SO City Clerk.
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-11-03
Presbyterian Church Notices.

Sabbath school 9:45 q N. Morning
rervice at ll:00a m. Evening SER
vice. 7:s0 p m. Junior Eudeavor
Society, Monday 400 p IN. Prayer
meeting. Thursday at $50 p m.
z You are heartily invited to attend
all the above services.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-11-03
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

W. T. WHITE,- Pastor.
Sunday school each Sabbath 9:45.
Superintendent, ]. T. Polster.
Public worship, II a. m. and 7:3Op.m.
Class meeting, II m. d.
Junior League at 3 p. IN.
Epworth League at $50 p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday 7:30 p. NJ:
Public worship at Blue Mound
next Sunday at 3 p. m.
All the people are cordially in
vited to attend our services.
We extend hearty welcome q
strangers and visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
Caldwell ( Wards Grain Letter.

Chicago. April 25.--A sale of three ollar- ters or million bushels of No red winter wheat at St. Louis made a strong market during the forenoon There was also talk of a better cash demand at Min neapolis and one hundred thousand bush e or No. northern were sold at May prices, fair improvement over the last sale. Buying in on hedges In old July wheat was the pit feature. Trade how ever, was local. and while operators cov- cred shorts early. they put them out again promptly on the advance, being fearful of going long in view of a great amount of bearish news. While our mar ket ruled strong, outside markets dis played a similar trend The tone com pletely reversed the last hour and half Prices broke sharply carrying prices to the lowest point since the continuation of the May deal Worlds shipments were large Weather over Sunday was especial ly adapted to the growth of winter wheat and to the seeding of spring wheat The weather in the northwest was clear and rains were general throughoul the winter wheat belt, especially heavy in the south western areas most in need of a dreneh- ing. Estimated receipts tomorrow IS cars
 There was a heavy tone to corn, al- though prices were higher during the forenoon on the strength in wheat. The pressure on the May option had de- rressing effect on the deferred features Receipts were large. 21S compared with 65 a year ago.
 The cash market was rather quiet with Illinois corn hc bushel lower. Demand for shipment continues very poor. Esti- mated receipts tomorrow BIO cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
Caldwell C Wards Stock Letter.

by Mlller & co.
 New York, April 25.-About the only influence which appeared to affect senti- ment today was the heavy engagement of gold for export tomorrow and the grow ing appreciation of the fact that practi- cally all of the payments for the Panama canal will have 10 be transmitted abroad in gold. Monetary conditions did not give the slightest indication of trouble from this prospect, but nevertheless the sentimental effect of the outflow of the metal was rather depressing to senti- ment. The crop reports did not figure much in the consideration of the day The early rise in wheat based on re- ports of excessive southwest having been nullifed by a late break. Probably part of the depression was due to the persist ent pressure upon steel preferred con cerning which many bear tips were in circulation. The stock declined over 1 per cent. The loss of over a point in Cop per was also adverse to bull sentime nt Realizing sales carried Consolidated Gas down 1ss, Republic Steel declined sharp ly, but pressed rallied from its recent depression In the railway list losses averaged about 1 per cent in St Paul. Union Pacific, Atchison, Baltimore and Ohio, Wabash preferred. The selling pressure increased In the late dealings and the market closed weak at about bottom prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
cothran 6 Co.'s Cotton Letter.


 By Gilbert & Clay.
 New Orleans, April 25.-cotton was left to its resources today. Manchester of- flcial weekly accounts were good, but Liverpool was destinctly bad and domes- tic bears took advantage of the absence of speculative support to the fullest ex- tent while dlseheartened longs proceeded to dispose of the burden with an apparent feeling of disgust. The hopes Of most bulls were centered on Liverpool where the light stocks and good business report ed from Manchester were expected to exert a beneficial influence. but the de- cline of nearly s2 per bale in the English market occasioned doubts about accuracy of Manchester accounts and resulted In disappointment generally.
 Cables stated that Egyptians were heavy sellers and the opinion was ex- pressed that prices depended upon the action of consumers. As to this view there is little room for argument. As long as consumers or dry goods people persist in abstaining from purchasers, spinners will be without an urgent incen- tive for active operations, so that the cause of the slow movement of spot cot ton can be traced the dry goods depart ment where buyers are apprehensVe of loading up with high priced goods. This hand to mouth policy of dry goods people and spinners will prove to be very favorable feature in the event of any encouraging developments of substan- tial character.
 At the present time most conditions are figured against improvement and under this strain prices may give way further, but the season is not over and there is infinitely more risk involved on the short side
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26

provement in the spot market during the past week. Business in some classes re- sulting in a larger turn over than has been the case of late. For minor outlets a fair business was transacted in varied assortment of goods. Yarns showed lit tie change. Heretofore around IA cents for middling, spinners showed a disposi- ton to buy spots, but now there seems to be an entire absence of demand, even though holders are willing to sell under 1875 cents. It is apparent that spinners have made up their minds to only buy on weak spots and then In restricted quantities. Their small taklngs for the past three weeks prove that textile trade conditions generally are not encouraging. Beneficial rains in the southwestern states and higher temperatures through the belt, superinduced the decline in the new crop options. The spot demand and weather conditions will continue to gov- ern values.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
For be tter food try Gas.
Southern Railway Co.
ScheduIe m Effect h.ay 24, 1S


 tralns leave Birmingham as follows: s:lo a. m.-No. So, cor Atlanta. Washing ton. timore, Philadelphia. Flew York and the East. Pu'.- man Drawing R~--- Sleepins Car. Birmingham to New York.
 s:20 a. m.-No. ls. for Montevallo. Ma. plesville. Selms and way sta tions.
 R:25 p. m.-No. 35 for Columbus, wes, Point, Winona, Greenv pod and Creenville; also sheffield and Florence and North Ala. bama points. s:D D. m.-No. 15. new train. for Cordova. Ookman. Corona and way sta- tions Also Blossburg. s:45 p. m.-No. 22 for Anniston and way stations; also TaIladega 4:10 p. m.-No. 36 for Atlanta, Jackson. vile and all Florida points, also Charlotte. Richmond. Washington. New York and the East. Pullman Sleeping Car Birm ngham to Jackson vile: also Birmingham to Richmond. Va i0:20 D m-No. 37 for Columbus. West Point. Winona. Greenwood and Greenvflle. Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Car Birmingham .o Greenville i0:3j D. m.-No. 21 for Selma, Mobile and way 3tations. Pullman Draw. Room Sleeping Car Birming- ham to Mobile Il 30 p. m.-No. 9s, new train. for Atlanta. Anniston and way stations Pullman Ora wing Room Sleeping Car Birmingham to Atlanta. Sleeping car can be occupied at Union station 9:3g D. m.
 For detailed information and sleeping car reservations apply passenger office. Morris Hotel building. Telephone 617. J. c. LUSK, Dist. Pass. Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
Da..,v Statement.

Galveston-Quiet; middling, IA 3-16c; sales. 40: receipts. s35; stock, 2O,164. Mobile-Easy; middling, 14c; receipts, 5; stock, 3627.
 Savannah-Easy; middling 14c; re- ceipts, 2s78; stock. 37,693.
 Charleston-Nomina receipts. 123; stock 5O51
 mington-Nominal; stock, 6215. Norfolk-Reeeipts 300; stock. 7200. Baltimore-Nominal; middling, 13 75c stock, 753.
 Roston-Dull: middling, 14c; net receipts 42; stock, IA.
 Philadelphia-Quiet; middling. 14c; re- ceipts, 50; stock, 1144
 St Louis-Nominal; middling, 14isc; re- ceipts. 159; stock, 12 l03.
 mphis-Quet mddling, 13Ac; re- ceipts, GIL; shipments. 493; sales. 225; stock fl, ,866.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
Coffee Market,

New York, April 25.-Spot Rio quiet; No invoice, Sc; mild steady: Cordova, 10Q13c.
 Futures opened steady at decline of to 10 points under moderate liquidation, following rather easier French cables. Following the call, prices held about steady during most of the session. The market showed little feature until just before the close, when a slight increase in offerings eased the market and the close was barely steady at a net decline of 10 to 15 points Sales, 5000 bags. May, 5.SOa5. .s5: July. s.10@6. 15; September. 6.30 G6. 40; December, 6. .606T6. .65.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
Naval Stores,

Savannah, April 25.-Turpentine firm, 54lkc; sales, AS; receipts, 3S7 exports, 37O Rosin firm; sales, 449; receipts 1093 ex- ports, 735. Quote: A, B, c, D, $2.45; E, s2.5O; F, $255; c, $2. 60; II, s2. .e5; l, $2. 80; K. s3.15; M $S.2O; N $3. 45; window glass. $3.6o water white, $3.sO
 Charleston, April 25.-Turpentine firm. 54c Resin firm. Quote: A, B, c, D, s2. 35; E, $40; F, s2 40; G, S2.50; H, $2.55; l, s2.7o K, s3.05; M, $31O; N s3.35; window glass, s3.50; water white. s370.
 Wilmington. April 25.-Spirits turpentine firm. 54Ac; receipts, 34 casks Rosin steady; receipts, 15O. Tar firm s2; re- ceipts. 52. Crude turpentine firm, s2, s3. 75. $4; receipts, 3S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
Metal Market.

New York, April 25.-Tin was lower in London, spot declining los to f12s and fu- lures 2s Sd to 9126 15s. Locally, the mar ket was quiet and unchanged at s25.7SlzG 25 s7h.
 Copper was a little higher in London. spot being quoted Is Sd higher at f5S Is Sd, while futures advanced 3s Sd. closing at e57 18s 9d. The local market for Cop per remains steady. Lake Is quoted at s13. 25Q11s. 621k: electrolytic, s13 121xd13. 25; casting, SIP. s71kd13. .1211.
 Lead steady here at s4.6O94. 65 and un- changed in the London market, spot clos ing ZIP 3s 9d.
 Spelter was unchanged in both markets. London quoted spot at a22 Is Cd. while the local market was 8. .20d5. .25.
 Iron closed at 52s in Glasgow and at AS Sd in Middlesbero Locally. iron was unchanged: No. l foundry, northern, tl5.- 25Q13. .75; No. 2 foundry. northern, $l4.75