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Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
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! Legend of
Chinese New
3 Years Lilies

Wong Su was no common Chinaman.
although he did operate q laundry
on side street.
The laundry. he confided to his lit
tie friend, John Lawson, whom he was
ton of a character in the book which
the boy had lent to him to read, was
merely stepping stone toward the
larger sphere of Chinese merchant.
| Little John had crept into the heart
of Wong Su ever since he had pre-
vented some other boys from throw
ing stones at the laundry windows.
and in token of his regard, Wong Su
had given the little boy bowl Of
lily bulbs which were just sending out
tiny spikes of green above their
crinkled brown coverings.
Now Little John was returning the
bulbs to his friend to be cared for
until another season Of bloom should
arrive
Take care of my sacred lilies,
please, Wong SUP" he begged.
Wong Su smiled. These are not
sacred lilies, Little john" he said,
"the proper name for them is angel
lilies We call them angel lilies in
my country. Would you like to know
how they came by that name?'
Little John clasped Wong Su's hand
in both his own and jumped up and
down in delighted assent.
Ever and ever so long ago." be-
gan Wong Su. lin part of China
where much of the land is very low
and some of 1t quite swampy, thei e
lived a rich mandarin who had two
sons, Ii Foo and Wing Tung.
eli Foo was hypocritical young
man who was very jealous of the
pleasant disposition and popularity of
his younger brother, and he managed
to influence the mind of his father. so
that when. full of years. he came 10
die he left to Ii Foo the right to divide
his property as he thought best, de-
pending upon Lii Foo's wisdom and
affection to make fair division with
Wing Tung.
mo sooner had the days of mourn
ing for the old man ended than Ii
Foo hastened to divide the large es-
tate which the mandarin had left in
his care.
"All the land, and all the other
property of his father, he seized for
himself, except some swampy mead
ows. and few unimportant articles.
which he gave to Wing Tung.
"The younger brothers heart was
very heavy. and his spirit sank within
him when he thought Of the future.
Wing Tung realized that his store
of money would soon vanish, and he
had neither a profession nor an occu-
patton to depend upon for an income.
He determined to come to this coun-
try of the West. where he might. per-
haps learn how to earn livelihood.
He became particularly interested
in seeing how marsh lands in Ameri-
ca were reclaimed and made to pro-
duce fine crops of rice.
"I will go back to my own country,
he said, and If my brother has not
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
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New Years Day.

The celebration of the commence.
ment Of the new year dates from high
antiquity. The Jews regarded II as
the anniversary of Adams birthday,
and celebrated 1t with splendid enter
tainments-a practice which tSey have
continued down to the present tfsae.
The Romans also made this holiday,
and dedicated 1t to James with rich
and numerous sacrifices; the newly
elected magistracy entered upon their
duties on this day: all undertakings
then commenced were considered sure
to terminate favorably; the people
made each other presents of gilt
dates, figs and plums. and even the
emperors received from their sub
tects new years gifts. which at a
later period 1t became compulsory to
bestow. From the Romans the Gus.
tom Of making presents ON lew
Years day was borrowed by the
Christians. by whom 1t was long re.
fnined. until Christmas day usurped
its privileges; but even in those coun.
tries where 1t fingered longest, In
France and Scotland. for instance.
congratulatory wishes are now almost
universally substituted for the more
substantial presents that were form.
erly conferred on this day, as marls
Of Affection and esteem.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

taken possession OF my poor marshes
I will drain them and cultivate rice
upon them
1T was nearing the time Of our
New Year when Wing Tung reached
his native province and went to look
at his wide stretches of marsh land.
"As he lay, turning the problem over
in his mind that night, consider
ing despondently that he could
scarcely hope to carry on his work
and live until harvest time upon the
small sum left to him. an angel ap.
peared to him bearing q packet of
seed.
"'Take these Seeds said the angel,
and sprinkle them over every part Of
your marsh. There lies fortune in
that marsh for you. Be not discour-
aged; you shall reap gold from IT,
VERY early in the morning Wing
Tung set out to SOW the seed before
anyone could be up to see what he
was about, and laugh to scorn his
folly at planting seed in q worthless
marsh.
ION the night before the Chinese
New Year the angel appeared again
to Wing Tung, saying:
"'Go, gather your harvest Of gold; ;
It is ripe
"At break Of day Wing Tung hast.
ened to his meadows and there. scat.
tered all over the dreary brown Of
the marsh. were small green points.
with here and there slender lance-like
leaves bearing among them stalks Of
beautiful lilies. The swamp seemed
white and gold with their beauty.
Every day Of the New Year ceie-
bration. and for many days thereafter.
Wing Tung sold his angel liltss to all
who wished to buy. and thus he reap
ed from the bed Of bia marsh that
harvest of gold which the angel had
promised him."
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
DENVER EXPLORER.
William Cooke Daniels Returning from
Papua, New Guinea.

Twelve months on a cannibal island,
the birthplace of leprosy, is the sacri-
fce of a Denver man in the interests
OF science. A letter has been received
in this city by William P. Hillhouse
of the Daniels & Fisher Stores Com
pany, from Major William Cooke Dan
iels, telling Of the success Of
a party OF English scientists, of
which Mr.. Daniels is the leader, to the
island OF Papua, New Guinea, where
exhaustive geographical and medical
investigations were made. Mr.. Daniels
Is now in Singapore and will reteurn
with his party to London before sail
ing for the United States.
Cambridge University, England,
aided in the project, and scientists Of
renown volunteered their services. The
men left London in August, 1908, in a
brig belonging to Major Daniels,
touching first at Sydney, Australia,
and thence due north to the island. 1t
Is not probable that the entire island
was explored, although 1t is safe to as
sumo that no important territory was
left unvisited. The Denver letter
speaks of exhaustive data secured,
which will be published in London.
Thousands Of photographs were taken.
showing the natives and their condi-
tions, pictures Of animals and scenery,
also cinematograph pictures of native
dances and ceremonies. taken by A. H.
Dunning. a professional photographer
who had large staff of assistants with
him.
DR.. G. G. Seligman, a noted cancer
specialist, accompanied the party to
make special study of that disease.
The trip was suggested by Major Dan
iels and the idea readily found favor
with the Geographical Society of Lon
don, the Royal Anthropoligical Soci-
ETY. and individual English scientists.
The latter organization endowed the
Denver man with an honorary men,
bership.-Denver News.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
THE NE W yE a r
N r DIT ITO Ms
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Upon the threshold of the year
Expectantly we stand,
And as old Janus did of yore,
O'erlook the year at hand
And wonder what its joys will be,
Its sorrows, pain and care,
That 1t will bring us pleasures great.
Is e'er our earnest prayer.
Then gazing back DER vanished years,
To which we say goodbye,
We think of all the Joys now Town,
And give longing sigh.
While wondering II future years
VIII bring so many joys.
We will not be so light of heart.
AS happy girls and boys.
Although. perchance. some deeper joys
VIII come into our hearts:
Perhaps 1t may be loves sweet charm
Which e'er sweet peace imparts.
1t may be. oh. so many things
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
A Greeting to
the Coming Year
0r~s~N,~sseNy.-sssvp.

We are on the threshold of a new
year. We do not know what the year
holds for us, but we are not afraid of
it. We have learned to look for kind.
ness and goodness in all our paths,
and SO we go forward with glad hope
and expectation.
dt Is always serious thing to live
We can pass through any year but
once. If we have lived negllgently,
we cannot return to amend what we
have slurred over. We cannot correct
mistakes. fill up blank spaces. erase
lines we may be ashamed of, cut out
pages unworthily filled. The irrevo-
cableness of life ought alone to be
motive enough for incessant watchful-
ness and diligence. Not a word we
write can be changed. Nothing we do
can be cancelled.
Another element of seriousness in
living is the influence of our life on
other lives. We do not pass through
the year alone; we are tied uo with
Others in our homes, our friendships,
our companionships. our associations.
our occupations. We are always
touching others and leaving impress.
sions on them. Human lives are like
the photographers sensitized plates.
receiving upon them the image of
whatever passes before them. Our
careless words drop. and we think not
where they fall: but the lightest of
them lodges in some heart and leaves
its blessing or it's blight. All our acts.
dispositions and moods do something
in the shaping and coloring of other
lives.
Il is said that every word whispered
into the air starts vibrations which
viii CULVER on and on forever. The
same is true also of influences which
go out from our lives in the common
est days-they will go on forever.
This should make us most careful
what we do. what we say, and what
quality of life we give to the world.
1t would be sad indeed II we should
set going unholy or hurtful influences.
&c we should touch even one life un.
wholesomeiy. II we should speak even
a word which starts soul toward
death.-J. r. Miller. D. D.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
Thoughts of the New Yea,

Let us walk softly. friend;
For strange paths lie before u.s. all un-
The new year. spotless from the hand Of
God.
Is thine and mine, O friend!
Let US walk straightly, friend:
Forget the crooked paths behind US now.
Fress on with steadier purpose on our
brow,
To better deeds. o friend!
Let us walk gladly, friend:
Perchance some greater good than we
have known
fs waiting for us. or some fair hope
flown
Shall yet return. o friend!
Let US walk humbly, friend:
Slight not the heartsease blooming round
our feet;
The laurel blossoms are not half so
sweet,
Or lightly gathered. friend.
Let us walk kindly. friend;
We cannot tell how long this life shall
How soon these precious years be over
past;
Let love walk with us. friend.
Let us walk quickly, friend:
Work with our might while lasts our
little stay,
And help some halting comrade on the
And may God guide us, friend!
Lillian Gray.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

In which we may rejoice,
And anxiously we pray and wait,
To hear the prophets voice.
To tell us whether grief or Joy.
To us the year shall bring.
And whether we shall weep and sigh
Or thankful praises sing.
Farewell! farewell. oh! feeting year,
We never will forget
The happy days thou hast bestowed.
And we will love thee yet.
And though reluctantly we part.
AS thou musN go away.
The memory of thy Joyous nours.
Within our minds will stay.
And oh! approaching New Year, please.
Sweet blessings e'er bestow,
And let us. IL 1t be Gods win.
No pain or sorrow know.
Martha Shepard Lippincott.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
Found at Last.

Hensley, Ark, Dec. 26th.-(Special)
That sure cure for Backache would
be priceless boon-to the people, and
especially the women of America, 10
admitted by all interested in medical
matters, and Mrs. Sue Williams Of
this place is certain she has ,ound in
iDodd's Kidney Pills the long-looked
for cure
II am 3S years DID," Mrs. Williams
says, land l have suffered with the
,Backache very much for three
or four years. 1 have been treated
by good physicians and got no relief.
but thanks to God. have found cure
1T last and it is Dodds Kidney Pills
have taken only one box and it has
done me more good than all the doc
tors in three or four years. want
all sufferers from Backache to know
that they can get Dodd's Kidney Pills
and get we'll"
Backache is one Of the first symp-
toms of Kidney Disease. Guard against
Bright's Disease or Rheumatism by
curing It with Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

The Santa Fe road will hereafter
run on their train leaving Denver at 8
p. m. daily tourist sleeper through
to California without change. This is
a vast improvement over the service in
years past. The Santa Fe also an
nounces the Inauguration on Novem-
ber 14th of daily service OF the ia
nous California limited. the train
leaving Denver every day at 3:45 p. m.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

Many Children Irs Sticky.
Mother Gray Sweet Powders for Children
used by Mother Gray. nurse in Children's
Home, New York, cure Feverishness, Head
ache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Dis
orders, Break up Colds and Destroy Worms.
At all Druggists ,25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as
o cough cure.-J. w. O'BRIEN, 322 Third Ave.
n, Minneapolis, MINI. Jan. q, 1900.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
TEA

Anti-nervous prostration.
A little more tea; take a
little more time with your
tea.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance Starcl
II taking the place Of all others.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

Ted-what are you going to do ou
in the auto? Ned-My boy, when yo,
go out in an auto you never know wha
you're going to do.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

No chromos or cheap premiums. but
a better quality and one-third more
of Defiance Starch for the same price
Of other starches.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

Many a trail OF thought carries nc
freight.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

A broom on earth may be better than
many an anthem in heaven.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

Ted-Do you think that old million
aire will do any good with his money ?
Ned-He'll have to. He has six mar
riageable daughters.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

phil Graves" is name that woul,
hoodoo any doctor
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

cdr. David Kcnn.dy's Favorits Esmedy
tssnfy to Its marvellous efficacy" JSweet. Albany. N.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

A man never realizes the true worth
of his wife until she gets sick and he
has to cook his own meals.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

Truth is stranger than fiction-to the
chronic liar.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
TEA

Never tried Schilling's
Best. and been buying tea
for the past ten years?
You've lost a good deal of
what you drink tea for.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching. Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles. You
druggist will refund money II PAZO OINTMENT
fails you I'm 8 to IL days. 50c.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
NNanv Children Irs Sticky.

Insomnia Is seldom caused by tn,
things u man doesn't say.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

The work of n pickpocket Is done II
a moment of abstraction.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch because they have .
stock in hand Of IL OF. brands. which
they know cannot be sold to a custo-
mer who has once used the 16 OF.
pkg. Defiance Starch for same money.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

Some widows run to grass. while 9TH
ers wear weeds.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

The fellow who makes a fool of him
self is seldom satisfied unless he works
overtime ut the job.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

"Oh. yes, J. mean to stop smoking
when ] die. But how can you be
sure of that7"
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
Insist on Getting Il.

It's a wise Industrial stock thai
knows its own par.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

The man who advertises for a wife
will get lot more replies than the
one who advertises for q cook.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
TIE

We make four different
types: Schilling's Best.
Your grocer returns your money II you don't ikeie
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-11-19
THE GROWTH or SOCIALISM

A significant feature of the
election just held is the great
growth shown by the Socialists,
polling over 100000 votes as
compared with 100000 four years
ago. 1t shows that Socialism is a
live force in national affairs and
is fighting an aggressive campaign,
that will make it big factor in
the next presidential election.
The overwhelming defeat of the
Democratic party indicates that
the Socialists have grown at its
expense, foreshadowing the
fulfillment of "Mark Ilanna's
prophecy that the contest of the
future would be between Repub
licanism and Socialism. Leading
Socialists over the country are al
ready claiming that they will elect
their president in 1908. If they
are even measurably correct in their
estimate of growth, then the
Democratic party, as far ms
national affairs are concerned, is
no longer be considered. -Lafdyptte
Advertiser.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-11-19
MUST REACH THE WOMEN.

Judge Thayer, editor of the Cliu-
ton (Ia.) Age, who has been a
newspaper editor in the west for
forty years, makes the following
comment on the relative value Of q
newspaper to the advertiser:
"Glance over this city and you
will accept ms truthful statement
that seven uiuths of the sales made
by the retail merchants are made
to the ladies. Hence it needs no
argument to bolster up the state
ment that for the advertiser to get
paying results from his advertising
he must reach the ears and eyes of
the ladies'.
ttThe women of Il household are
almost invariably readers OF local
news and keep in touch with local
papers for that purpose. TO make
newspaper of interest to the
ladies is quite essential
IA large number of readers,
made up n about equal proportioD
of paid subscribers aud those who
get the paper free gratis. cannot
be even fairly good medium for
advertisers ts patraliiz@ THIS u
| true il the reader Of the paper
simply glanees it over aui does
not learn to like lie paper The
very best advertising medium
is the paper that the subscriber
looks forward to each week III al.
ticipatinn Of finding something pew
and pleasing t. read.
"When subscriber learns to be
pleased with the paper aud wishes
| il well, then will that subscriber
be friendly to those whu advertise
in it and very often patronize th,
merchant because he does patron
ize the paper.
"The women like Il liberal ad
vertiser. A merchant that siingilj
land parsimoniously uses the col
umns Of the paper may also nse llii
customers in the same way--st
many Of these wonld-be customers
think.
| saTfadesinen cannot overlook th,
Importance of inquiring into hov
the paper they patronize stand
with the family that reads it. Th
lpaper that is thrust upon the fam
lily, really against its mild protest
is not the paper for nm advertise
to expect good results from patron
izing its advertising columns.
"The paper must be welcomed
the advertising in it must be wei
lcomed, and this done. there is
bond OF friendship existing be
tween the advertiser and the perso
to whom he expects TO sell hi
goods
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-11-19

A New Orleans doctor has sued
the Picayune for $l0,0 900 damages
because of the publication on ac-
count Of a successful Lorenz opera
ton by the complainant. The
doctor in question is evidently a
slick advertiser, as he got the
whole story made matter of
court record, besides being printed
again in full in all the city papers,
as well as commented on edltOrally.
The notions entertained by doctors
about professional ethics" are
weird and wonderful. - CfOWtey
Signal.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-11-19
Not A Sick Day Since.

81 was taken severely sick with
kidney trouble. tried all sorts of
medicines, none of which relieved
me. One day saw an ad. of your
Electric Bitters and determined to
try that. After taking few
doses | felt relieved, and soon
thereafter was entirely cured, and
have not seen sick day since.
Neighbors of mine have been cured
of Rheumatism, Neuralia, Liver
and Kidney troubles and General
Debility" This is what b. F..
Brass, of Fremont, N. G. writes.
Only SOC, at Estorge Drug Go.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-11-19
Disastrous Wrecks.

Carelessuess is responsible for
many railway wreck and the same
causes are making human wrecks
of sufferers from Throat and Lung
troubles. But since the advent of
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds, even
the worst cases can be cured, and
hopeless resignation is no longer
necessary. Mrs. Lois Cragg of
Dorchester, Mass, is one of many
whose life was saved by DR.. Kings
New Discovery This great remedy
is guaranteed for all Throat and
Lung diseases by Estorge Drug Co.
Price SOC and $l.O0 Trial bottles
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-11-19
Doesn't Respect Old Are.

It's shameful when youths fails
to show proper respect for old age,
but just the contrary in the case Of
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They
cut off maladies no matter how
severe and irrespective Of old age.
Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Fever, Con-
stipation all yield to this perfect
Pill. 25c, at Estorge Drug Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-11-19
Price 80 Cents
Al Druggists Ought 10 kssp \ h Stock
MApg ONLY ~
THE CARL LS1EDT MEDICINE CO.
EVANSVILLE. lMp.

A student of the population Of
the anthracite region OF Pennsyl-
vania reports that there are G30,-
900 people inhabiting that section,
Of which 430, 900 are foreign. .born.
OF this latter number over 80 900
cannot read or write.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-11-19
Cured Combination.

Mrs. b. w. Evans, Clearwater, Kan,
writes: my husband lay sick for three
months The doctors said that he had
quick consumption. We procured q
bottle of Ballard's Horehound Syrup, and
1t cured him. That was six years ago
Since then We have kept sbottls in the
house. We cannot do without It. For
coughs and colds 10 has no cqual.V $50,
Soc, el.00. Sold by Estorge Drug Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-11-19

About 1000 acres of valuable
fruit land has been brought under
water by the construction of the
De Weese dam, in the Wet Noun
tain Valley, near Westcliffe, Colo.
The reservoir is one of the largest
in the Centennial State, and its
waters will render valuable much
land in Lincoln Park, near Canon
CITY.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-11-19

Dr Carstedt's $ German Liver Powder is
4. a wonderful remedy a prescription used
| for over fifty years by an eminent German
| physician in his practice both in Europe
! and this country and sold by thousands OF
druggists all over the world. SO mildly
natural me the effects of this remedy that
| all Kidney aud livery troubles give way
| to perfect health II cures the worst cases
and many have been cured who had tried
every known remedy.
symptoms Of Liver complaint. Dyspep-
sia, indigestion, rheumatism, gout, skin
eruptions, sallownpss constipation, dig
illness, vertigo, headache, piles, pain in
in the back, melancholy, bad breath furry
tongue, horrd taste. unpleasant dreams,
insomnis, undue sleepiuess, nausea. fatu
lenee, swelling of the abdomen colicky
condition of the bowels, pain and soreness
in the stomach, liver spots on the skin,
loss of memory, impaired vitality, dire
sorsbodings. lack of energy, indieision,
crankiuess, blood poisoning, nervousness,
falling hair oh there are lots of them aud
each one emphasizes the importance of
having Or. Carlstedt' S German Liver Pow
der con stantly within reach 1t is the
right thing at the right time, sure and Ger.
talh III eHect FltaSHli' ouu HetlecL lh Hc-
tiop.
For .'out ewn sake, don't neglect any
of the symptoms Of liver disorder or the
complaint will become chronic and the
ultimate, after untold sutIeriugs. is DEATH
John II. Taylor can tell yon all about Dr.
Carlstedts German Liver Powder; IL has
cured many of his customers who are
recommending it to their friends.
Better than testimonials is the guaran
tee under which DR.. Carlstedt's German
Liver Powder is sold. If 1t does not re-
neve and cure you it will cost you nothing,
so go at once and procure the remedy and
and take along this guarantee.