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Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Cause Of Head. &C hes.

As is naturally to be expected, the
commonest cause of headaches is
some nervous disturbance or weak
ness irritated by some experience
which in prime condition of health
would produce no perceptible effect
The common causes are therefore of
two classes, namely, those which pre-
viously exist within the body and
those which exist outside of it and ex-
cite the inner or latent evils into ac-
ton.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Quite a Mix.up.

Ralph Carlisle Hamilton of North
Carolina has confessed that he is a
girl. She has been posing as a he for
five years. He admits now he is she.
He had courted another she and she
(the other she) was ready to marry
he when he (that is, she) backed out,
and she (the other she) is enraged at
she (or rather he) because he (that is,
she) deceived her. the other her-that
is, not him who is now she.-Judge.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
TaIkInu 20 ones SELF.

Talking to ones self is generally
considered a sign Of weak BRAIN
says the Family Doctor" but nothing
could be a greater mistake. 1t is a
sign of an extremely active brain. 1t
may be a strong or weak intellect,
but the activity must be there to cause
this popularity. If you will observe
you will be astonished how many peo-
pie you will meet in the street who
are thinking aloud The talking is
done unconsciously.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Old Excuse Is Rejected.

A married Italian couple who left
their lodgings at Avellino without pay.
ing their rent because they thought
the house was haunted have been
fined 500. The judge ruled that mod
ern science does not recognize the ex.
istence of ghosts.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

London Healthier Than New York.
Although the population Of New
York is fewer by good million than
that Of London. the number of deaths
last year in the two cities was prac-
tically the same
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Real Meaning of "Bllndfold."'

II we were asked to give the de-
rivation of the word "blindfold," as a
matter of course we should respond
that it comes from making a person
blind by folding a cloth over the eyes.
But our answer would not be correct.
The original word was blindfelled, that
is, struck blind, and how it came to
so change both it's form and its sig
nificance is puzzle.-The Sunday
Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Only One Letter Wrong.

Business men should be careful"
writes correspondent of London
newspaper, ito read their typewriter
correspondence before committing it
to the post. I have received a type
written letter from gentleman OF
German extraction, who informs me
that he is wholesale tobacconist and
cigar imposter."
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Odd Utility of Wives.

In a recent case in London a de-
tective testified that it was common
for counterfeiters to marry women
solely for the purpose of passing bad
coins on the public. These marriages
are not contracted from any feelings
of mutual attraction or even trade
partnership, but in the belief that
juries have a reluctance in convicting
wives.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Queens state kirtIe.

A portion of Queen Elizabeth's state
kirtle, valued by it's owner at 9200,
had a curious history The kirtle
came into the possession of her fam
lily over century ago, and she ignor-
ant of its real value. had cut it up to
give to her friends, until she only had
yard or two of the embroidery left.
Queen Victoria on one occasion nearly
became the purchaser of this interest
ing relic.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Sailing on the Nile.

Besides the unique craft used by ma
tives on the Nile, good weather sees
hundreds of graceful white-winged
boats fitting over its surface. Some
times there are so many sailboats that
it is almost impossible to steer safe
course through the maze. The effect
of seeing modern pleasure craft sill
houetted against background Of an
cient temples is one of the attractive
features of a journey up the Nile.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
To Xentilate a Hat.

A hat should be properly ventilat-
ed-not by merely few punched
holes. but by apertures so arranged
that there is current of air passing
through it. You want apertures near
the brain, and an exit-aperture in the
crown.-Morning Leader.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Majority Of Men Immoral.

A Boston scientist says that hypno-
tism can develop only natural instincts
and that the best hypnotist in the
world cannot make really moral per-
son do wrong. From experiments he
has made he believes that rs per cent
CT the human race, if unrestrained by
family pride and other like considera-
tions, would steal.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
A Mistaken DIAGNOSIS.

Yes, doctor. I've stated my symptoms all
right;
My hearts like a steam engines bump
ing
And pains never leave me by day or by
night
But this way and that way are jump
ing.
You see I am ILL., and you wisely don't
scoff,
But you can't diagnose worth a copper!
Angina pectoris? Oh. there now, come
off.
Her name is Lavinia Ann Hopper.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Use for Discarded rramear..

Australia has found a new use for
discarded tramcars. Sydney ladies'
have them painted green and white.
hang them with baskets of flowers,
train creepers over the roof and then
utilize them as afternoon tearooms.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Lion Afraid of Ostrich.

There is only one thing of which
the lion is afraid, and that is the os'
trich. The bird is more fleet than the
quadruped, and it can deliver its ter
rible kick with the impact of pugi'
lists blow and spring away till 1t gets
another opening. Such tactics ma
turally disgust the superior being.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Arabic Translation Of "IIiad."

An Arabic translation of Homer's
"Iliad" has been published at Cairo
by Suleiman Vistani. Mohammedan
student at Khartum college. The
classic has been enthusiastically re-
ceived in Moslem circles
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Slams on x.Roads Store.

Down in Taney county sign on a
crossroads store reads as follows:
Tea, underwear and maple syrup;
also hides, pelts and carmels; also
notary publick and soft ks."-Kan.
sas City Star.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
REGISTERS Rainfall.

A German scientific paper describes
a new registering rain gauge, In
which each drop falls on a balanced
arm, which dips under it, closes an
electric circuit and registers the fall.
The number of drops in half minute
indicates the intensity of the shower.
and curves of it can be drawn from
them,
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Good Advice for Women.

Gsorge Eliot says: "To manage
men one ought to have sharp mind
in a velvet sheath" But why should
we everlastingly strive to manage
men? Why not let men manage
themselves? That would give all
plenty to do and rid the world of most
of it's mischief
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

There are few graduates from tho
"NNN' of experience.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Bishop on Sunday Relaxation.

Discussing Sunday games. the bish-
op of Ipswich asks: Would any one
say his prayers less we'll because he
has made a nice drive to the off ?"
The London Globe, however, remarks
that that is hardly the point. 1t is
the moral welfare of tie man who
makes a bad play that has to be look
ed after.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Hard Orders to Fill,

New rules in the French postonces:
"Sorters are forbidden to read post
cards. and are requested to keep back
any on which are insults or bad Ian
suage."
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Rule for Soap Making.

II woman is making soap and q
man stirs it, all will be well and the
soap will be fine, but II a woman
comes the soap will spoil in the max.
ing.-Exchange.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Close Quarters.

You're in pretty tight fx." said
the defendants lawyer "One-half the
jury want to hang you, and the rest
don't think you're worth the rope
Atlanta Constitution.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
The Philosophy Of Il.

De lightnin' come a-hyin'-
The big tree blaze en- fall:
De thunder growl de loudes'
But he don't do nuthin tall!
He des lax folks you knowin'
In dis worl'. ever day;
De ones dat holler loudes'
Got nuthin' 'tall ter say!
Atlanta Constitution.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
cUTIcURA SOAP
The Worlds Greatest Skin Soap-The
Standard of Every Nation of
the Earth.

Millions of the worlds best people
use Cuticura Soap, assisted by Cuti-
cura Ointment, the purest and sweet
est of emolient skin cures, for preserv-
ing, purifying and beautifying the
skin, for cleansing the scalp Of crusts,
scales and dandruff, and the stopping
of falling hair. for softening, whiten-
ing and soothing red, rough and sore
hands, for baby rashes, itchings ana
chafings, and many sanative, antisep-
tic purposes which readily suggest
themselves to women, especially
mothers, as well as for all the pur-
poses of the Silet, bath and nursery.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
German pomestles Save Money

In Germany the number OF servant
girls who have savings bank accounts
is nearly three times as large us that
of shop girls who have them.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Got BARGAIN In Fowl.

In dressing a fowl she had pur.
chased for 3 shillings Lucie Manrentz.
Paris cook, found In its interior a
gold ring set with two superb dia.
monds.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Somebody Said That

MANY pleasant people come to see
us, and such of our visitors as are not
pleasant people have at least the good
effect of enhancing to us the pleasure
of being alone"
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
chesty.

"A man can't keep abreast of the
tines remarked the observer Of
events and things. "by simply throw.
ing out his chest. ."-Yonkers.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
AlasI Alasi

rye nm utter contempt for riches mind:
For dollars and bonds and deeds.
But. alas! my contempt is not the kind
Familiarity breeds.
Philadelphia Press.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
By Wireless Teleuraphv

BY means of wireless telegraphy a
theatrical company was recently en-.
gagged. when on a liner in mid-Atlantic
to perform at Leedes, England.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Hot Lakes In New Zealand.

The hot lakes district Of New Zea-
land includes seven lakes ranging In
area from thirty-one to three square
miles. besides many Of smaller size.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
TEA

There is nothing that
costs so little, both money
and work, and that goes so
far if it has the chance.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
TEA

1t wouldn't cost much to
burn all the money our gro
GERS pay-back.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

in the stone age, Judging from ths
fAct that most OF us are cat for tn,
rocks
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Landlord Cets One.ThIrd.

In the capital Of New Zealand Une-
third Of workmnn's or clerks In.
come goes to the landlord for rent
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

The gigglers better than the man
Who never laughs n bit,
To laugh at nothing 8 better than
To worry over it.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

Goodness graciousl what are you
going to do with all those crazy quilts =?
~ en-. l might start an asylum. They'd
be all right in bedlam.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
1lll
EA
So much goodness dwells
in a little dry leaf!

Some people are so lucky as to fall
in love without hurting themselves.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
TEA

1t is charm; but pray.
what is charm? 1t is some
thing that makes you know
you are strong!
There are few graduates from tho
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

The suburbanite may be dead shot
with a pistol, but he has been known
to miss a train.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance Starch
is taking the place Of all others.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup.
For children teething, sottens tho gums, reduces m
nAmmation, aays pain. cdEes wind collie 25c bottle.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

Your grocer return, your money If you don't like
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

Many man has been turned down
while waiting for something to turn
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

"Wigwag is going to be married
have you congratulated him" Yes:
never did like that fellow. anyhow"
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

It's vain window that feels panied
when il has no sash on.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

Your grocer returns your money II you donv
IKE Schiliing's Best
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

am sure Plso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ngo-MRs. THos RoBBISs,
Maple Street, Norwich. N. ", Feb. II, 1900
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
TEA

The moneyback tea Schil-
ling's Best is safe; you'll
like it.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

Never Judge hen by the cold
storage eggs you get for breakfast.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

No chromos or cheap premiums, but
q better quality and one-third moro
Of Defiance Starch for the same price
Of other starches.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

above all, a woman who has had
more experience in treating female ills
than any living person.
Over one hundred Thousand cases OF
female diseases come before Mrs. Pink
ham every year, some personally,
others by mail. and this has been go
ing on for twenty years. day after day.
Surely women are wise in seeking
advice from n woman of such experi-
ence. especially when it is absolutely
free.
Mrs. Pinkham never violates the con-
fideace of women. and every tcstimo-
nial letter published is done SO with
the written consent or request of tho
writer, in order that other sick women
may be benefited as they have been.
Mrs. Fred Seydel. of 412 North 54th
Street, West Philadelphia, Pa, writes
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
"Over year ago wrote you letter asking
advice, as had female ills and could not
carry child to maturity. received your
kind letter Of instructions and followed your
advice. am not only well woman in con-
sequence, but have beautiful baby girl
wish every suffering woman In the land would
write you for advice as you have done SO
much for me-"
Just as surely as Mrs. Seydel was
cured. will Lydia L. Pinkham's
woman suffering from any form Of
female ills.
No other medicine in all the world
has such record OF cures of female
troubles as has Lydia Il. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. Therefore no
prudent woman will accept any substi-
tute which druggist may offer.
II you are sick. write Mrs. Pinkham,
Lynn. Mass for special advice. 1t IL
free and always helpful.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

Envying anothers cake only spoils
our own cookies.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

first days use OF DIR. Klinc's Great Nerve
or. Send for FREE sc 90 trial bottle and treatise,
D1 L. L. KLINE. Ltd 93i Arch Street. Philadelphia, Pa
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

Many Theaters In France.
France leads the countries Of Eu.
rope In theaters. having 394.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

A girl can manage to get along with;
out dimple If there is plenty of sun
shine in her smile.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
More Flexible and LastInn

won't shake out or blow out; by usins
Defiance Starch you obtain better re-
suits than possible with any other
brand and ons-third more for same
money.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

"Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy.
Rondout n. Y, cured serious kidney trouble gAne
- pounds" B. warde Burnsville. NJ Bottles sl.oo
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

Thc baseball r,evar -','ii tell WOW th.,.
. ny in the hand Is worth two In the
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Important to Mothers.

Give a woman the n yht kind of raw
material and she'll make good hus-
band of 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

1t is natural when a woman is
dressed to kill that she cuts the other
women dead
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

a fellow may be crooked and still
tell lie with a straight face.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

Pat. phwat be mint by the casus
belliY II dunno. unless It do be the
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06

Frsnehmen Eat Much Bread.
The Frenchman eats nearly twice
as much bread As the Britisher.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
Insist on Getting Il.

Insist on Getting Il.
Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch because they have a
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., 1905-07-06
EA

Your grocer returns your money If you doas
nks schiiiings nsat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-17
National Campaign Funds.

During national campaigns the books
of the treasurer and manager are kept
I'm a peculiar way. Instead of entering
accounts by name each account Is
given a number and is thus carried
throughout the campaign. The key to
this legendary system Is known only
to two or three trusted men, and the
accountants who keep the books have
not the slightest knowledge OF what
state committee or other organization
or individual stands behind the num-
Der. After the campaign is over the
books are burned, and all the records,
except possibly some private memoran'
da kept by the manager, are wiped
out of existence. Such thing as the
auditing of campaign expenditures was
never known and probably never Will
be known so far as national campaigns
are concerned. Everything is trusted
to the honor of the responsible men,
and | have never heard that any OF
the managers of a national campaign
were suspected of betrayal Of their
trust in any way.-Walter Wellman In
Success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-17
Old Hickory.

Many explanations have been given
as to the sobriquet "Old Hickory as
applied to Andrew Jackson. There Is
an older explanation than that sug,
gested by James Parton in bis life OF
Jackson-that the title was evolved
from progressive adjectiyes, starting
with tough" as applied TO his endur-
ance as a walker. In the early days Of
Tennessee's statehood Jackson, then
major general of volunteers. raised q
body of troops to put down a formida-
BILE rising of the Greek Indians. Dur
ing the campaign there was much suf-
fering from lack Of food, and IT Is re-
lated that Jackson received bis popu=
lar sobriquet of "Old Hickory" from
his subsisting on hickory nuts. with
the purpose of inspiring his men with
renewed fortitude by his example, the
title also being a fitting one for the
tough" peculiarities of his tempera-
ment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-17

alexandria hasette.
FRIDAY EVENING. MAR. il. 1905.
sbrevd D}a .uxi..s..

5 .sfhe cocaine fiend isj more'of a nui-
sance than the man WHO wants to be
Strengthened up after a jag said a
druggist. - coke fiendfwould barter
his shoes and his shirt for bit of the
memory killer, and he works all sorts
of schemes TO get the stun.
"Not long ago chap entered fthe-
store while was busy" said my
friend the druggist. "andi asked meteor
a bunch of prescription BLANKS flor Dr.
Blank. whose office Is only al square
away. 1t was a moment OF preoccupa-
ton on my part. and handel ont
pad of blanks. In a couple OF days
the same chap returned with a. pre-
scription for cocaine. signed by the
same physician. He didn't get it. l
happened to know the signature of the
physician. and it was not done well'on
this particular prescription.
more than a prescription Is ineces-
sary to fool druggist. 1t looks easy
TO copy form from one piece ofipaper
to another, but not one persOn}in ten
who does not know the medicine can
do il successfully. We can spot
forger more easily than bankicashier.
There's always something missing
when an amateur writes a lprescrip-
ton. "-Pittsburg Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-17
Took Him For a sheriff.

In his young days, when the late
John Coleman was an architects as,
sistant, but already had aspirations to-
ward the drama, he obtained through
a chance business connection an intro
duction to Charles Mathews. Before
the interview little incident took place
which throws striking light upon
the public fayorite's precarious posi-
ton. Mathews had Just handed his
wife from her carriage and was enter
ing the Haymarket when the young
pan came up. His back was turned
to me; so. approaching timidly, /
touched him upon the arm" says Cole
man in telling OF the incident. Turn
ing round like a shot, he inquired, AT
whose suitT"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-17
OPENING AND CLOSING on MAILS

Northern mails, week days. close at sc
9 80 and II 90 q. M. and 9 30, $40, s %
and 10 10 p. m. Open at 90 a. M, 1900 M.
ana 4 80 p. m. On Sundays Northern mails
close at 9 80 a. M, 2 20 D. m. aud 20 p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville close al
730 and 10 40 q. M, and 80, % and 10 As
D. m. Open at 90 a. m. and 2 80 and 30 p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close at
10 80 q. n., and $50. $50 and 10 As p. m.
Open at 8 a. m. and and p. m.
Manassas Division mails close at 7 20 a. m.
and 400 D. m. Open at II 90 m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close al
7 80 a. NJ. and p. m. Open at 90 a. m. and
80 p. m.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at 2 80 p.
M. and 10 45 p. N. Open at 500 a. m. and
430p. Ia.
Washington mails close at 730. $50 and
II l0a M, and $50, $40, S23 and 1045
o. m. Open at 90 a. m, II 90 IN. and 4 90 p.
m. and $50 p. m.
Office Hours--Open at SEQ a. m. Close at
COOP. m.
Sunday Hours-Open at coca. m. Close
at 10 90 a. m.
Carriers Schedule Collection made on in
side routes-6 30 and TO- 90 a. m. and 90 and
8 80 D. m. Full route-6 80 a. m. and 5 30 p.
m. Sunday collection 500 p. m. Carriers
window open Sunday 900 a. m. and close
1000 a. N.
Deliveries made s 90 q. M, p. m. and 4 Is
p. IA,
Al mail should be In the Office EN- minutes
before our indicated time for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-17
RAILWAY

Schedule effective January 9. 1905.
Trans leave Southern Railway Station.
Alexandria:
7:55 q. M.-Daily-Local for Hafris0nbur
Warre...cn, nsnyille and way stations.
| HOS A. M.-Washington aud Florida limit>
ed Pullman drawing-room sleeping cars be.
tween New York and Jacksonville. Through
irst-class coaches between Washington and
Jacksonville. Dining car service between
| Washington and Columbia.
| 1872 A. M.-Daily--U. S. Fast Mail. Firsa
class coaches and drawing-room sleeper to
I New Orleans. fDining car service.
Ais p. M.--Week Days-Local for Hay
risohburg and way stations on Manassas
branch
5:l2 2. M.-Daily- Local for Warrenton and
Charlottesville.
.7:l2 2. M.-Daily except Sunday Palm
Limited, one composite car combined bag.
gage. smoking and barber hopl one Pullman
compartment ear, two Pullman drawing room
and sleeping ears, one Pullman compartment
observation ear, one Pullman observation
sleeping car between New York and ST. Au.
justine, Fla, one Pullman drawing room
and state room sleeping car between New
York, Aiken, 5. G and Augusta, Ga. (yia
Blackyile). Dining ear serving all meals
between New York and st. Augustine, Fla.
IA p. M.-Daily-New York and Atlanta
Express first class coach 10 Atlanta; sleeper
70 Columbus, Ga. Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays Sunset Route Tourist sleeper Wash
ington TO San Francisco.
lL:u7 p NJ, No. 3d. Daiiy-New York and
Florida Express. Through coaches and
sleepers TO Columbia. Savannah and .Jsckson-
vile sleepers TO Augusta and Port Tampa
Dining car service la carte
1917 L. .-Daily-Washingto and Chat.
tsnooga Limited (via Lynchburgl. First
class coach and sleeping car to Roanoke,
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis. Sleep.
er TO New Orleans. Dining ear service.
ll:05 p. M.-Daily--W Washington and South
western Limited. All Pullman train, club
and observation cars 10 Atlanta. Macon.
Sleepers 10 Nashville, Atlanta, Macon, Mem
phis and New Orleans Dining car service
TRAINS ON BLUEM0NT BRANCH.
Leave Alexandria S:2l A, NJ, 1:40 and
453 p. NJ. week days for Bliemont: 6s33 r.
NJ. for Leesburg; $3.50 A. NJ. and $40 p. NJ.
on Sundays only for Bluemont.
Through trains from the South arrive at Al.
exandria Gil 6:32, 9:9s, g 80 and $3.50 A. n. and
2:40, 9:lt and $3.50 p. N. daily. From Har-
risOnbnrg 1885 A. ~ week days and 900 r.
NJ daily. From Charlottesville 8:05 A. NJ. and
900 p. NJ. daily.
For detailed schedule figures, tickets, Pull
nan reservation, ETC., apply to WILLIAM q
LEfiEW, ticket agent, Alexandria, Va.
&. II. ACKE kT, General Manager.
s. II. HARDWICK, Pass. Traf. Mgr.
W. T.. TAILOE, Gen. Passenger Agent.
l.. S. BROWN, General Agent.
WaShinQton D. G.