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Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Language Problem.

The English language, writes q
correspondent to the London Globe,
contains three words, to. too. and two,
sounded alike. Now. it is easy tc
say There are three to-too-two's in
English" but how would you write it
using one of the words only? That is
would the plural be ''to's," "too's," oI
"tWos"?
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Saves Doctors Fees.

A woman died in ST. Leonards, Eng
land, recently of self-doctoring, as she
disliked doctors. A witness at the in
quest testified that deceased had been
known to take, at one time,. just be-
fore going to bed, nine compound
rhubarb pills, several mixtures, four
tablespoonfuls of senna. three table
spoonfuls of cascara and quantity
of magnesia.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Iron In Sand.

A curious sight on the coast of Java
is long stretch of shore, about
twenty-nine miles in length, where
the sand is filed with particles OF
magnetic iron. In some places it is
said that the surface sand contains
80 per cent of iron. 1t can be smelt
ed. and company has been formed
to exploit the deposits.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Gasoline Enqines,

1t can be understood to what a
nicely the mechanism of a gasoline
engine is adjusted when it is stated
that to make 1000 revolutions a min
ute means that in four-cycle engine
there are 500 sprays of gasoline fore.
ed into the cylinder. 500 times the
electric battery makes spark, and
500 times the escape valve is openad
to let the gas out.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
State Bank Aid. the Poo.

State Bank Aids the Poor.
ePawnbrokers and bankers in Russia
are suffering from the blows admins
tered to them by the State bank. Tbs
bank advances money on all kinds OF
goods at an annual interest of AZ per
cent.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
National Church Convention.

In order to give expression to a
widespread movement toward religi
GUS comfy, the National Federation
OF Churches is preparing for nation
al convention Of evangelical denomi-
nations to be held next year. Practi-
cally all religious bodies in this coun-
try, except the Roman Catholics, will
be asked to participate in this con.
vention.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

al nurse, of 16 Jane St., Paterson, N. j..
says: Il have not only seen much suf-
fering and many deaths from kidney
trouble, but I have suffered myself. At
one time l thought could not live.
My back ached. there were frequent
headaches and dizzy spells, and the
kidney secretions were disordered.
Doan's Kidney Pills helped me from
the first, and soon relieved me entire
ly of all the distressing and painful
symptoms"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kid
ney medicine which cured Mrs. Brown
will be mailed on application to any
part of the United States. Address
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y. For
sale by all druggists; price so cents
per box.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Cater to Golf PLAYERS.

The playing Of golf on Sundays is
practiced to such an extent that in a
certain parish in England. 1t is said.
the hour OF services has been changed
to suit the convenience of players.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
WoMEN's WOES.

Much of women's
daily woe is due to
kidney trouble. Sick
kidneys cause back
ache, languor, blind
headaches, dizzi-
ness, insomnia and
urinary troubles. To
cure. yourself you
must cure the kid
neys. Profit by the
experience of 9TH
ers who have been
cured.
Mrs. William w.
Brown. profession
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Jews Live on Charity.

An explanation of the frequent beg
ging letters received in this country
from Jews in Palestine is given by
DR.. Selah Merrill. formerly United
States consul at Jerusalem, who says
that the large majority of Jerusalem
Jews live entirely upon charity.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Valuable Scholarship.

A scholarship valued at $3.50 has re-
Gently been established in the Now
Mexico School of Mines, open to the
best member Of the graduating class
of each year desiring to make a spe
cial study Of mineral machinery IN
the large manufacturing works.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
The Knowing pipIomat.

cat what age do you consider
women the most charming?" asked
the inquisitive female of more or
less uncertain age. "At the age of the
woman who asks the question" an
swered the man. who was diplomat.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch" There IL
none to equal it in quality and guam
tity, 16 ounces, 10 cents. Try it now
aud save your money.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
rexa. Man Ha. Right Idea.

A man in Texas hauls load of
sand to town. dumps it on the road.
and takes back load Of manure in
payment. He does the double work
of improving the road and at the
same time his farm.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Roxal Iocks of Hair.

A lock of hair from the head OF
Prince Charlie. the Scottish pretend
er, and one from his wife's. sold at
Austlon in London the other day for
$168.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
How'S This

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned. have known +. j. Cheney
for the last Is years and believe him perfectly hon
orable In all business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDISG. KISSAN 4 MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

II you don't get the biggest and
best it's your own fault. Defiance
Starch is for sale everywhere and
there is positively nothing to equal
it in quality or quantity.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Humminq Bird Flower.

There is wild flower in Turkey
which is the exact floral image of q
humming bird. The breast is green
the wings are deep rose color, the
throat yellow. the head and beak al
most black.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Christianity and cookinn.

The British public has humor, even
though it be unconscious. as the fol
lowing advertisement for ''cook
lady," in local paper, proves: Cook
wanted; no objection to a Christian,
provided she is also a good cock"
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

what makes brother Brown such a
dry speaker" He says that he thirsts
for knowledge"
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
The Need Of the Dav.

A preacher in the Isle of Man. dis
coursing upon Bunyan and his works.
said: "In these days. my brethren. we
want more bunions."
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Buys Costly PAINTING.

Charles P. Taft, of Cincinnati, has
purchased Corot's lie Soir" for SIS,
coo and Diaz's Autumn, Forest Of
Fontainbleau." for $35. 900 from a New
York dealer.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Warm in the stokehoId.

On q recent voyage Of the French
cruiser Sully in the Red sea the tenn
perature in her stokehold went up to
over $50 degrees Fahrenheit, and
many of the stokers were Frustrated.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
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 80. 600
testimonials. At all druggists, Csc. Sample
FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted. Le Roy, NY.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
No Wavy Hair in Siam.

The wives of Siamese noblemen
have their hair cut in pompadour
style. 1t is usually about one and one
half inches in length and sticks up
straight, like the hairs of a backing
brush.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
German CanarIes.

The canaries Of Germany excel all
other canaries as singers. One has
been known to continue single trilI
for a minute and quarter, with
twenty changes Of note in 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Coral Reefs.

The coral reefs are made up entirely
OF the skeletons of animals and algae
is proved by borings to a depth of
more than 1000 feet in the Pacific
island OF Funafuti.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Stations of the Cross.

In the devout villages of Catholic
countries the first thirteen stations
of the cross are often erected out of
doors, the last station being the
shrine of the village church.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

Colorado farmers who want to own land
where they can make as much money
raising potat toes and field peas on a
Greeley farm. should find out this
spring about Romeo. the new settlement
Land & Investment Company. Zeph.
Chas. Felt. president SIG Majestic build
ing, Denver. Colorado.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Malta's Imports.

For the sustenance Of its popula,
ton the island OF Malta imports
about $5.000.000 worth OF foreign pro
ducts year.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

When we support man we are said
TO hold up his hands; when we want
him to support u.s. we make him hold
them up.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Yukon Navluatlon,

According to a magazine devoted to
engineering. the Yukon river, which
is 2,400 miles in length. is navigable
by steamer for over 1000 miles.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Try ore Package.

If Defiance Starch does not
please you, return it to your dealer.
If it does you get one-third more for
the same money. 1t will give you
satisfaction. and will not stick to tho
iron.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

1t is said that every part of a mans
body changes In seven years. The exact
time for an old Joke to become new has
not yet been agreed on.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
London Rrldae Traffic.

A Census" Of the vehicles passing
over London bridge was taken for
seven days. The number of vehicles
was 125.373.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

When you go to St. Louis and visit
THE Pike" inquire for Joe Bowers and
his brother Ike.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Language Of West ,ndles.

The language Of the republic OF
Haiti is French. while the language
Of the republic of Santo Domingo, on
the Island of Haiti, Is Spanish.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Wiqqle.Stick LAUNDRY BLUE.

He-Ignorance is bliss. She-I thought
you were looking happy.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

Every housekeeper should know
that If they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time, because 1t
never sticks to the iron. but because
each package contains 16 Ozone full
pound-while all other Cold Water
Starches are put up in A-pound pack
ages, and the price is the same. 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch is free from all injurious chem
icals. If your grocer tries to sell you
12-oz. package it is because he has
a 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 10 ozs." Demand
Defiance and save much time ana
money and the annoyance of the iron
sticking. Defiance never sticks.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Zuccaro varnish Stai

Exact limitations of natural wood for
old or new work: color card ask your
dealer write us. The Humphrey Jones
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Llberty Postaua stamns.

In celebration Of the centenary of
Servia's liberation from Turkish rule,
the Servian government is about to
issue special series Of postage
stamps.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
As GOOD As Greelex.

A poor excuse may be better than none
If You can make the blum good.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

Won't spill, break, freeze nor spot clothes.
Costs 10 Cents and equals 20 cents worth of
any other bluing. II your grocer does not
l,eep it send 10c for sample to The Laundry
Blue Co., "a Michigan Street, Chicago
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

One swallow-of book bier-does no
make a spring. but a sufficient numbe
has been known to make a fall.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

A newly married man asks II he ough
to give up his club. Certainly; bette
try moral suasion
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
One Use for ouIckIIme,

A bowl OF quickllme placed in q
damp cupboard, and occasionally re-
newed. will absorb the moisture and
make the cupboard dry.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

Mrs. Newwed-W What would YOU be to
day If it wasn't for my money? Mr.
Newwed-A bachelor.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng. softens the gurus reduces n
nsmmation, slays pain, cures wind collie 2sc bottl
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

Defiance Starch is put up 16 ounces
in a package. 10 cents. One-third
more starch for the same money.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

Defiance Starch is guaranteed big.
gest and best or money refunded. 10
ounces, 10 cents. Try it now.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

The trouble with men who know when
they have got enough is that the don't
stop then.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Zuccaro Varnish Stain.

Exact limitations of natural wood for
old or new work: color card ask your
dealer or write us. The Humphrey-Jones
Mer. Co.. 1921 Arapahoe St. Denver. Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

II you want creamery prices do as
the creameries do, use JUNE TINT
BUTTER COLOR.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

Ask Your Dealer For Aliens Yoot- Ease,
A powder. 1t rests the feet. Cures Corns,
Bunions. Swollen, Sore. Hot Callous. 3ching
Sweating Feet and Ingrowing Nails. Aliens
Foot Ease makes newo tight shoes easy. At
all Druggists and Shoe stores. IS cents. Ac-
cept no subs titute. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy. N. Y.
In all his life he never swore,
But others did who heard him snore.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Collection Of Brains.

Collection Of Brains.
The Paris Faculty of Medicine has
collection of 2,200 brains. the result
of thirty years labor.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

They say Mr.. Little weighs $50
pounds" 81 should call that Little too
much"
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Solitude and Society.

Solitude is very often a good deal
less solitary than the society which
is forced upon us.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

When a footpad wants to hold n man
up he doesn't hesitate to knock him down.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infaiiible
medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w. SAMUEL,
Ocean Grove. N. J., Feb. IL. 1900
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

The agitation of the Smoot case
shows that many people are afraid of a
revival of polygamy
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

The verb Togo is an active. transitive
verb. and the object is the Russian
fleet.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

It's very careless OF a girl to be wear
ng stick pins when the lights go out.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

Try me just once and I am sure
to come again. Defiance Starch.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
erItIsh Women prumm.r..

There are 1855 women commercial
travellers now on the road In Great
Britain.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

Admiral Togo seems Togo on rushin'
the Russians
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
pepth Of the Nlaaara.

The general depth Of the Niagara
river at the brink Of the falls u four
feet.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
Meat Produces Appendicitis.

In the religious communities where
the use Of meat is forbidden appen
dicitis Is unknown.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

BrickIayers' Wages In Gotham.
Among the New York bricklayers
the lowest wage is $26.2O a week, and
the highest Is over $50.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

Jim-Sixteen to one is a played-out
proposition. Jack-Not when the girl
is sixteen and | am the one.
Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05

Can Tennessee what Arkansas?
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-29
Butter, Cheese and Eggs.

In spite Of the continued heavy receipts Of
Butter the market holds steady and dealers
succeed in taking care of the large daily ar
rivals. though some have to resort to storage
10 keep their stocks down. There is no fur
ther change in Cheese. but the market is far
from active and the feeling is rather weak
than otherwise. as supplies continue liberal.
The present quotations for Eggs seem ac-
ceptable both to buyers and sellers there
Is no disposition to change them. At the
prices ruling .the retailers can sell at
3Oc and the public Will take the Eggs at this
figure where they would not at 35c a few
days ago There is scarcity. the daily
arrivals are about all the market can absorb
at present
Receipts were 113, 900 lbs Butter 1415 cases
Eggs and a. 400 lbs Cheese
BUTTER-Creamery at first hands, 20a21c
for extras and 19c for hrsts: dairy 17619c:
store Butter 14016c; Eastern creamery. 1910
20c; Eastern Iadle- packed 1461515c per h.
CHEESE9Q915c for choice mild new and
SdS1hc for lower grades Young Americas, 116
1112c; Eastern, 10d15c; Utah. 12c per ID.
EGGS-Ranch 22la G24c for fair and 25626c
for frsts and 1shG19c for seconds.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-29
Chicago Board of Trade.
Future Gram and Provisions.

CHICAGO July 2s.--At the outset the mar
ket experienced a setback because OF lower
cables. liberal receipts and continued had
weather reports from the Northwest SEN
tember opened laG%c lower at ssTS9bc. a
lot Of long wheat came out during the hrst
few minutes OF trade and prices declined still
further, september selling on to SIS x T1sssS Q
On the break there good LIQUIDATION nv
about nc. The demand was Influenced to some
extent by the bullish foreign opening and by
many complaints Of rust from the American
spring wheat country. Another reaction oc-
CURED on heavy selling of July resulting from
for tomorrow Speculative trading also was
affected by the weakness in the cash marker
here. all grades Of cash wheat except contract
grain, which can be delivered in July being
down Sdfc. Later in the day the market
Tor distant deliveries became firmer on a re-
port OF the condition Of German crops showing
considerable deterioration as A result OF severe
drought. Much of the earlier loss was re-
gained. September closing at s9hc.
Favorable crop reports and weakness of
wheat were the main Influences affecting the
at 493sc
Fine weather reports and good crop pros
poets and weakness Of wheat caused con-
siderable liquidation in oats. September opened
at S31s 1s433Ac and closed at 33d33hc
Covering by shorts impaired firm tone "a
the provision market. but trading was light
al the close. Pork was UP 714d1Oc. Lard
showed gain OF I15c and ribs were up Sc
The leading futures ranged as follows:
Articles. Open. High. Low Close
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-29
Ne7U York Stock Market.

NEW YORK, July 2s.-To-day's stock mar
ket turncd 10 a large extent on the Anglo
stration Of how large an influence the same
condition had yesterdays market Not
only securities. but all other speculative mar
kets were influenced. Grain markets were re-
Taxed, in spite OF some rumors Of unfavorable
developments in the spring wheat region. Ster-
ling exchange reacted decisively from the gold
export point Stocks in New York regalned
rather more than those lost yesterday. London
b01ght back from here fully much was
sold yesterday, ana buying the main
factor in holding the early advance, on which
there was free realizing and a consequent halt
in the upward tendency. But buying Of ali
the prominent stocks was aggre ssively renewed
the day advanced, and the bears were
routed and driven 20 cover United States
Steel preferred was not among the strongest
stocks to-day although II Of the
acutest offered. II was strong, however. and
was helped by reports Of an improving demand
for pig iron The completion OF stock market
settlement in London was a helpful factor TO
the market. in addition 10 the reacted tension
in International returns. an easier money
market rs now looked for. The Bank of Eng
land loans expansion Of almost $50. coo. 600 for
the week Is index Of the pressure upon the
money market there. That institution is also
gaining gold raDidly now. and in fact re-
Trained from advancing the rates to-day, which
is accepted as an assurance Of better condi-
tons The announcement that a 81, 900. 600 pay
ment would be made next week on the Cuban
loan with probable demand for at least half
the amount IN gold remittance TO Havana,
seemed 10 be accepted with equanintty. which
was turthered BY the assurances from the
bankers concerned that care would be taken
not % disturb the unOnsy market in arranging
-.
Of the Russian Minister Of the Interior was
not a DerceDtible factor in the market. The
upward impulse for the market was renewed
N the late trading in the expectation that
the London market tomorrow would take
duh 81 the last, but the closing finn and
only slightly below the best. C0nsols were firm.
Bonds were firm Total sales, par values
United states bonds were unchanged IN call
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-29
Potatoes. Onio..S and Vegetables.

Potatoes saled we~K under continued heavy
quoted lover. Trade, however. continued
ectiye, vita shipping merchants purchasing
freely at the low prices and the market was
4el cleanea up at the close. Early Rose. too
were quotes lower, while Garnet Chiles were
firmly heldi at the previously quoted rates
Onions rul&i weak, with very few sales re-
ported at che top quotation
The vegetable market continued weak,
stocks Of nearly all kinds being excessive and
a large portion OF the receipts came TO hand
too late for the regular trade Tomatoes con
tinued TO decline and Green Corn in sacks
was forced for sale at sharply reduced rateG
Egg Plant Green Peppers and Summer
Squash were cheaper and usual there was
a heavy surplus unsold at the close
POTATOES-NeW BuFbanks from the river,
90cG$1 10 Fer ctI in sacks and S1Q1 30 per
ctl in boxes; Watsonylle Burbanks. 81 4OG
80 per ctl; Salinas Burbanks. nominal; Early
Rose. 90cQS1 10: Garnet Chiles. SIG1 15: old
Potatoes. nominal.
ONIONS -Silverskins 81 50G1 65 per ctl.
VEGETABLES-Green Corn Sl61 so per
crate and 50cd$1 per sack; String Beans 1d2c
per lb: Wax Beans f6I2c per lb; Lima Beans.
5d6c per ID: Tomatoes in small boxes. 15G25c;
large open boxes. 30QS0c: Summer Squash 25G
SOC per box; Cabbag~, 81 per ctl Carrots 81
per sack; Cucumbers, 25Q35c per box; Pickle
Cucumbers. nominal; Garlic 3G4c per Ii; Egg
Plant 50q65c per box: Dried Peppers, nominal
Green Okra. 75cdS1 per box; Green Peppers.
50G75c per box for Bell and 35d50c for Chile.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-29

back to S129 IS in the afternoon Sales were
small and there more excitement In
ths stock Fifteen shares OF Pacific Borax sold
at $50 80 and fifteen more at $3.50 Thsrs was
Valley Water was easy az $50 81 laG36 IS and
Hawaiian Commercial higher at S5l 62l1 There
was nothing new in the oil OF mining stocks.
A dispatch from Philadelphia says that the
stocks and bonds OF the Unitsc Railroad IN
vestment Company are moving Up quietly. The
increased about $1,000 Der day and that some
thing Is being earned beyond the full Per
cent 70 which the preferred stock - entitled
The preferred dividend is cumulative. and
there are several years back dividends due on
It.
An assessment OF s5 per share was delinquent
yesterday the capital stock OF the Honolulu
Plantation Company
The California Gas and Electric Corporation
has declared the regular monthly DIVIDEND. NO
4, OF 25c per share. payable August 10.
The Giant Powder Company has declared tho
regular monthly dividend No. s. OF SOC per
share, payable August 10
Imperial Oil Company has declared dividend
August 8.
Thirty-thres Oil Company has declared a
dividend OF 10c Per share, amounting to SIC, 900.
payable August 6.
Association the old directors were reelected
as follows; D. L Randolph. president; ]. D.
Whitney, vice president John r Spring. vice
president; Sampson Tarns Bert R Hecht Car
ter P POrneroy and Joseph Knowland, di-
rectors. with Henry Rrebs secretary; T. B.
Lyman. assistant gecretary and auditor;
Carter P. Pomeroy, attorney. and ]. W. Palmer.
manager.
The financial statement showed that the
company paid last year $50, 900 in dividends.
considerable amount was written on FOR de-
probation and a roun sum added to surplus