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Gilpin observer., 1904-03-31


singer. Betsy quickly noticed the
direct snub." as she termed it. and
her ire. already SO strongly aroused.
was far from being soothed by this
last manifestation of their disregard
of her advice.
Its all the doin's o. them New
England Conservatory girls, who
boarded at Mother Jones' last sum
mer." Betsy mentally reiterated as
she went about her little cottage com
pleting the various daily tasks which
formed a necessary part of her lonely
life. "All their doin's. They poisoned
the minds O. these people ag'in me-
Amt it my OWN" she fercely ques-
toned herself. "Ain't earned right
to at least this territory round about
feel like shown me a little mite o.
consideration after I've served 'um,
an served 'um SO uncommonly well.
fur the last thirty. year. Well, they'll
find they can't keep me fur one O.
their citizens an inflict on me, fur all
my past services, such an indignity
as that. No. sir. Betsy Brown never'n
stand it now no mOre'n she would
thirty-eight year back, when he tried
to torment her by maxim love, under
her very eyes, to-to-the other un.
Never. AS much as l hate to leave
this little home. where I've been least
traps an go back to live with Sarah
Ann, where I'm certain of bein' al
ways welcome. No young stuck-up
will have the fun o. witnessin' my
downfall"
She let drop her broom on the
kitchen floor, walked into her bed
room, stationed herself before her
mirror, and. with her arms akimbo.
silently regarded her likeness for
some minutes. Then she sadly shook
her head and said:
mo. no, Betsy. your beautys ali
left you. He'd never take you fur the
sprightly. plump. an rosy-cheeked
Betsy o. one time" She brushed a
tear from her cheek as she smiled
family and continued. Though. I'll
tell you. Betsy. he might learn to re.
member you by your willfulness. But
this matter amt worth considerin',
Betsy, fur even IL you should ever
meet him ag'in. an even II you had
all the bloom an beauty o. your girl
hood days, he wouldn't care now no
more'n he did then"
The evening before Easter great
excitement reigned in the village, for
tomorrow morning their new singer.
who had come to them all the way
from Boston. would make her debut
at the Methodist church. She arrived
at Mother Jones' Saturday morning,
and. during the afternoon. almost the
entire village population called on
her-attempted to call. would be stat
ing 1t more accurately. for Mother
Jones had seen ft to direct other
wise.
II amt a-goin' to let nobody disturb
the poor mite to-day" she repeated to
every caller. "She's worn out with
travelin'. an mean to see. that she
gifts little rest
Despite this lady's declaration. how.
ever. one saw her. and that one was
Betsy.
what under the heavens possessed
me to go a-borrowin' eggs this after
noon o. Mother Jones?" queried Betsy
to her mirror. when she entered her
little bedroom. II might a-known
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-31

she'd be there by now! An to run in
on her there in the kitchen was an
ordeal! Oh, my head!" she moaned,
as she let it rest on her hands. You
must go straight to bed an to rest,
Betsy. or you'll never git away alive
frum Swampton. But you won't be
a-findin' rest in your bed this night.
will you, Betsy? No, not with that
name a-ringin' in your ears an that
face, SO like her fathers, a-f1oatin.
round in your minds eye. So uncom-
monty queer! Then he married her,
after all. No, Betsy, you never thought
it was more'n Irritation. did you:
You never thought he was man that
'ud go to the extent O. marryin' any.
body Oh, poor, old Betsy, you never
was in such muddle afore. was you
now?" she whispered, as she climbed
into her bed and cuddled under the
covers. Her drawn, tense features
alone told that depth of agony her
simple words failed to convey.
Easter morning SO crowded was
the little church that all available
standing room was occupied. Grim
and silent sat Betsy Brown in the
seat nearest the door, not among the
singers this morning.
AS the choir filed into their seats,
the attention of the audience was con.
centrated on a small, timid-lookine
young girl, who headed the process
sion.
Don't see how even Betsy could
help lovin' her." whispered Mrs. Park
er to Mrs. Bingham. why, she's q
perfect beauty. An stead O. naughty.
like. she's so mild an gentle-lookin'.
That's just so," responded Mrs.
Bingham. But, mercy, she's so lit.
tie, | don't see where her voices a.
comm frum.'
1t took only a few notes, however.
to convince Swampton's people that
the strength of a voice cannot be
measured by the size of the body, and
to convince them, also, of other great
qualities in that sweet, full voice as 1t
swelled richly forth or murmured
gently at the singers will.
God brought me here to show me
the imposter that l am" mused Betsy
in another part of the church. But
it won't be fur the sake O. her voice
that III make this sacrifice. No, itn
be fur his own sake. Livin' or dead
though he may be, know well
enough he'd like me to treat his
daughter this way. An I'll do it,
AS the pastor pronounced the bene-
diction, Betsy Brown walked firmly
up the aisle and waited her turn to
shake hands with Gertrude Shaddock.
Presently she grasped heartily the lit.
tie hand, and asked the owner to dine
with her. That afternoon, in Betsy's
dismantled dining room, amid half
packed trunks and scattered rubbish,
the two women related to each other
the sorrows of their lives; for the
little singer was not without her own
griefs. Besides losing both her moth.
er and father, she had, like Betsy.
loved and lost, therefore she had
gladly accepted this position, not
merely to maintain herself, but, for
a time at least, to hide away with her
grief from the world. Before she left
that day. Betsy announced her inten
tion of turning over all her pupils to
the tutorship OF Gertrude, or remain
ing herself in Swampton, II Gertrude
would allow her to remain as a board
er, and of settling. at once, on her
new friend two-thirds of her small
fortune, which. however, was an am
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-31

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Mrs. Almira A. jackson, of East
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Gilpin observer., 1904-03-31

Every housekeeper should know
that II 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 Is 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. II your grocer tries to sell you a
12-oz. package 1t 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 "16 ozs." Demand
Defiance and save much time ana
money and the annoyance Of the iron
sticking. Defiance never sticks.
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-31

y00s
pie amount for the comfortable sup
port of both.
Later the villagers. at loss to com
prehend the motive for Betsys sudden
change. could only voice Mrs. Park
er's opinion that twas all because
Gertrude Shaddock had charmed he,
rival by her beautiful singin'."
But had they seen the worn, bent
little figure. Easter evening. creep Il
closet drawer. take out from man,
wrappings mans faded picture. ki,.
1t amid showers of tears, and whis
per. 81 did 1t all fur you. dear. all fur
you. although you never cared fu.
me-" their belief in the charm Of the
singers voice over at least one O..
their inhabitants would have perished
New York Times.
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-31
Senator 10 indian Scholar.

Senator Ankeny understands the
Indian language perfectly and actes
as Interpreter in Washington wher
a group Of Yakima Indians were pro
sented to the president 1t the Whit.
House.
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-31
HAPPY WOMEN.

w o u ! dn't
q n y woman
be happy,
After years
of backache
suffering.
d ys OF
m 1 . . r y.
nights of un-
rest,
T b Q d l 3
tress of uri-
n ary trou-
bles,
8 h g finds
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-31

The coffee trust has advanced prices
again. and the housewife feels she has
grounds for indignation.
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-31
A Chance for Good Farmers.

We are settling q tract of 10000 acres Of
land in the San Luis valley. where there
kali. good markets. all the land on
broad gauge railway. We want few
good farmers to show what the land will
cash enough to make a start. we will sell
land on especially easy terms. provided
they will go down and begin work this
spring. Write to-day and tell US what
payment you can make down on 20 to 100
acres. Prices range from $25 TO $40 per
tion. Zeph Chas. Felt president GIG Ma
ttstic building. Denver. Colo.
Fish may be all right as a brain food II
a man isn't born a fool to start with.
Gilpin observer., 1904-03-31

She-which one is likely to get married
hrst-the pretty girl or the intelligent
girl? He-The one who's asked first.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
Can Gain Health, vigor and Happi-
 ness Through Feminala.

hSSS 4ALOuAh 2 SmludIds
 Feminala quickens the step. It makCs women more youthful in motion and moro buoyant in spirit.
 Where women are haggard and worn out; where they are dejected and depress- ed; where they are suffering with pain or debilitated by weakness due to some one or more of the countless diseases to which their sex is heir it is not to be wondered at that they sit or nope about. looking the desolate part they so deeply feel.
 Every day hundreds of women are ind ing new life and new vitality in Feminala Feminala does more than disperse the dis ease itself. It removes the cause
 Feminala, the prescription of an emi- heht physician Is safe prompt and sure cure for suppressed, profuse, scantv. painful, delayed or irregular mcnstrua- tion; whites, falling of the womb, green sickness. inflammation or alteration of the womb. disorders Of the change of life: arrangements and diseases of pregnancy. threatened miscarriage, barrenness, ner- Nousness. pains, headache, hysteria, men, tai anasmia, impure blood, rough and discolored skin, blotches etc, caused 5v diseases peculiar to women Feminala cures by specific action on the femaic organs and by building up tho system, strengthening and toning up the nerve centers. aiding digestion and purifying tue blood.
 Feminala is now sold, recommended and l guaranteed by druggists. $1.OO a bottle Note to WOmen.-A sample bottle of Feminala and book concerning diseases | peculiar to women will be mailed. in a plalh' sealed package, free. upon request If addressed to The American Drug Com l pany' Birmingham, Ala. Write for it to- 1 day. ic
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20

lights from red shaded candles in silver and bronze candelabra.
 The exercises began promptly at 4 o'clock. At that hour the large apart ment was filled with those who have displayed a devotion to the fame and glory of the Confederate soldier and who have in some way given assistance in their preservation. The broad hall of the Beale home was partially filled with those who were unable to secure seats in the apartment in which the exercises were held.
 The program began with an eloouent prayer by Rev. Edward F. Cobbs. rector of St. Johns Episcopal Church First on the program was rendition of Dixie" by Miss Mabelle Jones. an in- strumental plano solo. General Sanford then introduced inc speaker of the occasion Judge Tboma : G. Jones, in a few brief and eloquent re- marks.
 In his introductory remarks General Sanford told of a banquet of Confederate Veterans held in Kentucky in 1870 tbe year of General Lees death At this banquet Judge Wintersmith rose saying 'T propose toast to that matchless sol. | dier, Robert E. Lee ! At that moment veteran near hin
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
LORRAINE ROGERS DEAD.
Husband of Charlotte Thompson
 Passes Away.

News was received in Montgomery in a private telegram yesterday morning an- nouncing the death of MT. Lorraine Rog CTS in New York city Sunday night.
 MT. Rogers formerly lived in Montgom- cry and had large circle of friends in this city and throughout the State.
 Mrs. Rogers. better known as Charlotte Thompson, was one of the most popular actresses playing in the South twenty years ago and married Mir. Rogers when ne was engaged in the theatrical busi- ness. As a theatrical manager. MT. Rog- CTS was an example of the old school of gentlemen. He was a man of rare refine- ment gentle disposition, studfous mind and polished manners.
 He was about 6 years old.
 His death occurred at the home of his son and only offspring. MT. Lorlyss Rog- CTS who. as a young lawyer, is we'll re- membered in Montgomery.
 Young Mir. Rogers married Miss Roque- more of Montgomery and removed to New York some time ago
 Charlotte Thopmson. or Mrs. Rogers, died several years ago. She and her hus- band at one time owned beautiful coun- try home in Montgomery County, and they had many devoted friends here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
MONTGOMERY PAYS TRIBUTE
 TO GENERALS LEE AND GORDON
THE SWORD OF LEE.
By Father Abram J. Ryan. Forth from it's scabbard, pure and

By Father Abram J. Ryan.
 Forth from it's scabbard, pure and bright, Flashed the sword of Lee!
 high ger the brave in cause of
 Its stainless sheen. like a beacon Led us Co victory. Out of its scabbard, where. full It slumbered peacefully, Reused from its rest by the battles song,
 Shielding the feeble, smiting the
 strong,
 Guarding the. right. averaging the
 Cleaned the sword of Lee. Forth. from it's scabbard, high in the air,
 Beneath virginia's sky
 And they who. saw 1t gleaming
 And knew who bore it,. knelt to That where that sword led, they
 To follow and to die. Out of it's scabbard! Never hand | N6NSu SWUTQ IrOLn SLdlH 50 IIcSt
 No purer sword led braver band,
 Nor brighter land had cause so grand, Nor cause a chief like Lee. Forth from It's scabbard! how we prayed
 That sword might victor be;
 And when our triumph was de- layed, And many a heart grew sore afraid, We still hoped on, while gleamed
 the blade
 Of noble Robert Lee. Forth from it's scabbard, all in vain
 Bright flashed the sword of Lee; Iris shrouded now in its sheath again, It sleeps the sleep of our noble slain, N Defeated, yet without a stain, Proudly and peacefully.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
Changes on the L. &. N.

The Advertiser correspondent has learn ed from an unofficial hut reliable source that H. Swoyer Assistant Superintendent of Machinery of the Louisville and Nash vile, with headquarters at Louisville, Ky, has resigned to accept more lucra- i've position. J J Sullivan, Master Me- ehanic of the Louisville and Nashville shops here, IS prominently mentioned to succeed MT. Swoyer, Mord Roberts cx- Master Mechanic of the shops here. w;lI probably succeed MT. Sullivan as Master Mechanic of the shops in New Decatur. There is considerable speculation as to the rumored change here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
GIRL PUPILS CELEBRATE.
Exercises by Young Women of Hig.
 High School.


 The celebration of General Lees birth day at the Girls High School was under the auspices of the Paul Hayne Literary Society.
 This Society has given number of lit erary entertainments which have reflect ed great credit upon the members of the society. The exercises by which they commemorated the birthday of the graat chieftain of the Confederacy added to the reputation the society had achieved. The program was as follows:
 Biography of General Robert F. Lee President.
 A pledge to General Lee, by the school. The inauguration of the Confederacy. by Miss Ruth Macey
 General Lee at the Battle of the NVIld- erness, by Miss Nettie Powell.
 Vocal solo. When on the Field of Glory" Miss Addie Screws
 General Lees Farewell Address to His Army, Miss Lucille Graf.
 Ashes of Glory. Miss Annie Chandler. Concert recitation, "Alrs Quiet Along the Potomac" Second Grade B.
 DiXies Money, Miss Miriam Bramc. Only a Private, Miss Beulah Walters Song. Maryland My Maryland" school ''The Faded Coat of Gray" Miss Flor ence Handbook.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
DAMAGES FOR PEONAGE
NEGRO OBTAINS A VERDICT FOR
915,O00 Another Robbery Occurs il New Ds- catur, Making the Fourth With in Ten Days-Changes on
 the l.. 6. N.

Decatur. Jan. 19.-(Special.)- )-ln the Cir-
 cult Court at Athens today Adam Green,
 q negro of Decatur, secured judgment for Sl.5 800 against D. P. Robinson for alleged Deonage. Green claimed to have been con fined on an island against his will some five years ago and recently brought suIt. Not long ago another negro got judgment against Robinson for the same offense. Robinson owns large island in the Ten- nessee River, some fifteen miles below here. and conducts farm and saw mil, mainly by convict labor. Green, how ever. was not convict but merely Was hired by Robinson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
Hardware Store R.ohhed.

Last night unknown robbers entered the hardware store of Smith Gill in New De- catur. by taking out a glass in a rear window. and stole razors. knives and sll- Nerware to the amount of $25. They also stole Il cents from the cash register, but did not molest the safe. This is the fourth robbery within the last ten days
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
Mechanics Laid Of.

Sixty mechanics. mostly axle makers. were laid off from the Louisville and Nashville shops today. When steel was up in price the company purchased a large quantity with the view of selling axles to other railroads. Since then steel has dropped and the Louisville and Nasn- vile could not sell axIes at a profit, hence it decided to use what it had on hand itself This is given as the reason for the mems discharge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
-ra. Iars... Clothing ssor. [ in m.ass.n.ry.n
~rhe Largess Clothing Store in Montgomery"
 OUR NEW LINE: SHOES! J

We beg to announce to our many friends and customers, and all those we hope to claim as our customers, during this new year, that we have added Shoes to our already most complete line of things for Men and Boys to wear. For the swell dressers and the man who wants really nice. Shoe, we have the world famous Torrey $500, 5000 and $7,oo Shoes. These are the nobbiest, dressiest and best wearing Shoes on sale in Montgomery today. Then for the man who has more limited income, we have the Top round $3.5o Shoes, by all means the best business shoe on the market. These, then, are the lines that we shall carry. With our large stock, we can easily please the most exact
 Won't you let us show you our stock9
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
From a New England Viewpoint.

Hartford Post
 In Illinois and whereabouts and in va rious sections of the South the Hearst boom has unquestionably made a lot of progress Hearst is tremendously in earn est about 1t himself His check book is being subjected to great strain to pro- mote his aspirations. It is difficult here abouts to take his boom seriously. but the truth is that 1t is a thing the conserva- tive Democracy has got to reckon with.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20

All voters between the ages of z1 and 45 must pay their poll tax on or before Feb. 1st or be disqualified from voting in any primary, State or Federal election this year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20

Fire Damages Residence. Fire last night of unknown origin caus- ed damage of $2O0 to the residence of Henry Hendrix. Louisville and Nashville ticket agent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20

J. J. Miller. foreman of the Louisville and Nashville foundry, resigned yesteI day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20

The Daybreak Fertilizers are here See our adv. Marks G Gayle. -tu-thu-su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-20
DEsoLATE, UNHAPPY WOMEN

(cOntinude on Page Nine.)
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-24
ARGUE FOR PIERRE
Some, Expressions Of the Senti-
ment for Capital Over
the State.
TIE HILLS HE FOR PIERRE

.taieoo Fha'adeaier The editor of the Pandeae has
aade sosn 5r tic last month ask every nat
into this ace what he avored for the capital, Pierre Nit
S'eii invariably e 7'gss. Neei tie capital Pierre
III that necessary become convinced as to the truth
Of statements for him 70 so any place the Hills ask
what their sentiments regarding the capital removal
Nine times Of you will answer Of keep the
The for the Black Hills being solid for Pierre are
too we'll known need any charging upon But absolute
fact that the sentiment is strongly favor Of Pierre sec
ton that it very doubtful Mitchell gets any representation all
from South Dakota
NEWSPAPER ETHICS"
Ne Messenger This paper recent issue contained an
article Newspaper Ethics The position taken therein was ire
uable The Howard Spirit Of Dakota however attempted an
possibly might say attempted break
the article contained this paper by TRADE Of personal abuse
misrepresentation and little indecency answer how
admits the facts alleged and why aroused the
ire Of the Spirit Of Dakota is mystery but hence the
abuse Of its editor Abuse Notwithstanding in this
campaign Good sound facts and such
Pierre has The capital and alt fairness ought retain it,
Pierre the geogrophca Convenient
and accessible Place ~ The long for the hole;
moral con be had only at great and the
damages the zote and injured
beyond compensation BY capitol re,no5,al
These the arguments that count abuse misrepre-
entaon not ndecency while this will continue at its
pleasure discuss matters not pertaining the capital campaign
to discuss timely topics whether ethical philosophical historical
the occasion requires and anyone will also
give readers the facts affecting the capital removal
And in judgment 81 the first be considered great
the arising from the Mitchell
people continuously and repeatedly that removal will
the state dollar What do they take for? Such
is almost insult the intelligence Of the Some
body has the freight Of capital removal One
Of this the damage arising lands
ing the development Of the half Of the state where these
lands located The damage would easily millions
mother item of inconsideabe importance the
the by Of reading the growth Of the Such
item would easily aion Of dollars Talk
capital removal costing the doa would the
millions directly and indirectly