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Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
CHAMBERLAIN MAN OF REPosE
English Statesman Quiet in Manner,
but Shrewd Observer.

OF Joseph Chamberlain n critic
says: He is one of the most restful
men I have ever met. There is no
furry or haste or hustle in his man
ner. He is what our grandfathers
would have called "a dry stick His
voice in conversation has Guizzicai
tone. his wit is dry. his manner is
that of a shrewd and somewhat bored
observer rather than that of an active
participant. He leans back in his
chair. sitting rather low, his hands
folded. his eyes studying those about
him with quiet, contemplative interest.
He never appears eager to make n
point in conversation, and one only be.
comes aware of the quickness and
wakefulness of his mind by some
shrewd remark which brings general
conversation back to the point from
which 1t first set out, or to some def
inite conclusion.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
N7lA ALEEz1LZ2S2
HANDICAP JUST ABOUT RIGHT
Local Man Unaware He Was Up
Against Champion.

John Roberts, the English billiard
player, has just returned from trip
to Australia. One day he was in a
small city on the big island. when To-
cal player entered the billiard room
where Roberts was. The local man did
not know Roberts. Some of his friends
who did put up joke on the Austral-
ian. They whispered to their unsus-
pecting champion that the stranger in
the corner was a very good player,
who might be able to give him few
points. The provincial was nothing
loath and requested Roberts to play a
game of 100 with him. Roberts replied
that he would be pleased. and as to a
handicap he said he would reserve the
right to fix that after he had seen the
local man play his first stroke. This
offer was considered a somewhat
strange one by the challenger, but he
accepted it and opened the game with
a miss. Roberts then said: 81 will give
YOU 49," and proceeded to run out
with an unfinished break of 100.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
THINKS FAIRY TALES DO HARM
English Duchess Would Have Children
Learn Lives of Great Men.

From London comes news that the
duchess of Somerset has ordered the
teacher of her village school no longer
TO read fairy tales to the children.
The duchess explains her adherence
of myth and legend in these peremp-
tory words: 81 protest against filling
childrCn's minds with such nonsense
and such impractical ideas They
should be taught from their earlier
years. instead, the lives of the worlds
great men. julius Caesar, Dante. Ma.
poleon and Milton" Now, it is rather
unfortunate for the citation of great
men by the duchess that one of them
the first Napoleon, is credited with the
cynical statement that history is IA
Bile agreed upon" while the names of
Messrs. Dante and Milton are pre-
served as the authors of great works
of imagination. And as for julius Cae-
sar. well. he was no novice at fairy
tales. The arbitrary duchess has no
little boy or girl of her own.-Boston
Globe.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
MIcRoPHoNE is THE LATEST
Brings London and Rome in Telephon.
ic Communication.

Tete-a-tete between London and
Rome, 100 miles apart, is the latest
telephone revelation. Prof. Majorama
has invented the microphone for use
with the telephone, whereby experts
of London and Rome have already
held disjointed conversation. To es-
tablish telephone communication be-
tween the two cities is said to be per-
fectly simple, provided the connecting
wires are thick enough. 1t is merely
question of money. In telephoning
long distances sections of wire are
used, which are effective for inter.
mediate points. but perhaps not sub
stantial enough for the entire distance
Failing the necessary substitution OF
thicker wires the alternative is the
use of the microphone. which makes it
possible TO hear words transmitted
over the thinner wires. The longest
distance for effective telephoning from
London is at present to Marseilles, 500
miles distant
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
Could Not Rattle" schwab.

1t takes good deal TO disturb the
mental equilibrium of Charles NJ.
Schwab. the steel magnate. and the
Glover club of Philadelphia realized
this at its latest dinner. Mr.. Schwab
was one of the guests and was down
for n speech. When he began his re.
marks the club members started their
usual catcalls and interruptions, with
their accustomed object of disconcert.
ing the speaker. Very few men are
able to withstand this assault, but Mr.
Schwab was ready. He was suave and
self-possessed throughout the ordeal,
and when the din became so great
that he could not be heard he calmly
turned to n neighbor on the platform
and started to tell his story. These
We're new tactics for the Glover club,
and after few trials the steel man
was permitted TO complete his speech.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
Shock to His Fride.

"A well known dramatic author tolG
me he once took couple of friends
to play of his OWE says Frank
Drome. He did not mention to them
that he was the author. Their faces
as the play proceeded heightened: it
did not seem to be their school of
comedy. At the end of the first act
they sprang to their feet. Lets
chuck this rot" suggested one. Lets
go somewhere else" suggested the
other. The well known dramatist fol.
lowed them out. He thinks the rault
must have been with the dinner.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
EDUCATION NEEDED IN RUSSIA
First Requisite for Success of Popular
Government.

If popular government in Russia is
to meet with even moderate success
1t will be necessary for that country
to put every dollar it can raise for
good many years into educational ia
cilities. OF the 126,000.000 of people
in the empire 99,00O,000 are unable to
read. According to official statistics
the number of persons in schools of
all grades in Russia is 1,350,000. 1t
takes good deal of energy and strug-
gle in America TO keep our public af-
fairs going as they should go and
many costly mistakes are made. Yet
in this country. with population of
two-thi-ds that of Russia, we have
over 100000 of our children and
young people in schools, ten times as
many as Russia, and only 100000 of
our people. ten per cent. are illiterate.
as compared with the $4,000, 900, or 90
per sent, OF Observation-Disclosures
State Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
TT Ilzz,ZZp AALAZ-
MEANS EXPANSION OF TRADE
Increased Output of Gold Will Have
Good Effect

Feast days and holidays, Sundays
and work days throughout 1905, each
will give the world over a million dol
lars of new gold. The mines of the
earth will yield this year 1915 900 900
of gold. F. A. Vanderlip, the New
York banker, looks forward in the
near future to an annual average out
put of s400,000,000 of new gold for at
least considerable number of years.
He does not think this startling yellow
flood will be yellow peril to those
business relations which are based on
terms of money so as to cause any vi
tai arrangement of affairs. But he
does think there is likely to follow
just what followed in the two former
periods of the worlds history when
there was an extraordinary production
of gold added to the monetary stocks.
One of these periods followed the dis
covery of America when the treasures
of Mexico and Peru were exploited.
The other was in the years following
the discovery of gold in California and
Australia. In each case a mighty i'm
pulse was given to the exploitation of
virgin fields of development. 1t is not
improbable that the next few years
will witness the expansion of the field
of commercial enterprises into new
places. Countries that are CONNER
cially and industrially backward will
yield to this important influence. At
our hand is South America on one
side and China and Japan on another.
Beyond are Africa, the other Asiatic
countries, and eastern Europe. The
Yankee rapidly is awaking to their
commercial possibilities. If he will
have an influx of gold more than am
pie to sutsain the credit operations for
his domestic affairs he will look to
new fields of exploitation. The wider
use of credit which these new fields
will develop in turn probably will abb
sorb the increasing gold stock in be-
neticent uses, preventing it from ever
becoming a serious menace to busi-
ness Chicago Tribune.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
Meant to Be Complimentary.

At a reception given in Paris not
long ago by Lady Co.ebrook a French
municipal councillor wished TO compli-
ment an Englishwoman and her pretty
daughter. The mother wore fawn-
colored gown, the girl being in pink.
"Milady," said the councillor, your
lovely daughter might well be called
the pink of beauty" "Au. monsieur"
was the reply, you are prone to fiat
terry, l fear" But no." said the
Frenchman, whose knowledge of Eng
lish is somewhat limited. Il speak but
the truth. Indeed, all must admit that
mademoiselle is the pink and you the
drab of beauty"
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
Fifty Years In Bed,

A woman has died recently in Car.
marthenshire, Scotland. to whom q
strange story attaches. Fifty years
ago, when she was twenty-four. she
fell In love with a man who won from
her pledge to marry him. Her par.
ents. however, disapproved of her
choice, the mother declaring that
sooner than permit her daughter to
we'd the youth she would keep her in
led all her life. Strange to say the
girl took to her bed at once. and
rever rose from 1t again. losing all
interest In the outside world.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30

Kronstadt, the scene of mutiny
of soldiers and sailors in which hun
dreds were killed, is one of Russia's
principal naval stations and form
separate administrative division of
the empire. The forts and batteries
are unusually heavy, and made Sc espe-
cially for the protection of st. Peters
burg. A revolt there would be seri.
Gus menace to the cZar. Not only
would st. Petersburg be at the mercy
of the mutineers but Peterhof Palace,
to the southwark, could easily be seiz-
ed. Kronstadt is situated on Kotlin
Island, thirty y-one miles west of st.
Petersburg. The island. which was
taken from the Swedes in 1903, forms
an elongated triangle seven miles long
by one mile in width. It's base is to-
ward st. Petersburg. On one side OF
the island is shoal channel through
which only small vessels may pass,
while the channel south of the island
is the marine highway to the capital.
Heavy batteries defend the northern
entrance, while the southern passage
is dominated by Forts Alexander, Ris-
bank, Peter the Great, Constantine.
Mentchikoff and Cronslott, all built of
granite and armed with guns of large
caliber. Kronstadt has two harbors
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
The Way TO Do Il.

Exercise three time a day;
Feed yourself on simple fare
Mostly made OF bran and hay.
Revel in the open air,
Never give way to your fears:
Sleep Just ike a baby;
Then you'll live a hundred years
Maybe.
Wear no wraps about your throat:
DO not eat late lunches
Do. oh, do not rock the boat:
Shy away from punches:
Do not drink too many beers:
Let not debts distress,
Then you'll live n hundred years.
More or less.
Dent dispute with men who wear
Larger fists than YOU.
Dc not give way To despair,
Though the rent Is due;
DO not waste your strength In tesrs
As for trouble. scout II;
Then you'll live hundred years.
Doubt II?
10 no. umpire baseball games,
Don't for office run:
10 nos call a fellow names
II he has n gun.
Unto wisdom lend your ears;
Shun the festive schooner;
Then you'll live "A hundred years
IL you don't die sooner
--Piqua (Ohio) Cali.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
School for Backward Children.

Miss Olive Jones has established in
the heart of New York's swarming
east side school for backward chill
dren. The children in each class will
be of practically the same age and will
have equal opportunities to learn. Miss
Jones hopes that one of the great
causes of truancy will be remedied in
her school. children who have for any
reason got behind their mates and
have to join classes with the little fell
lows are made fun Of and to avoid this
ridiculc these backward big ones play
truant.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
PuY UP JOKE ON NATURALIST
Scotch Professor Has Much Fun With
Learned Brother.

One OF the professors at great
to an eastern university to the follow
ing effect.
Walking in the dusk through the
grounds of the university the other
evening, my attention was arrested
by low murmuring sound near me,
which was neither hiss nor whis-
tie. On looking / saw a creature
lying on the ground, larger than a
cricket. Two antenna-like protuber-
had no wings; and the covering n
its body was variegated, though GER
tainly not like down.
Mindful of the danger to myself,
did not venture to turn it on its
back, so as to count the legs. On
the ground lay small quantity of
snow-white substance, which had evil
dently exuded from the body. Can
any of your professors identity the
creature from this imperfect descrlp-
tion?"
The naturalist connected with the
eastern university fell into the trap
baited, probably, especially for him.
He wrote learnedly about various in
sects, and concluded that the one OBJ
served must be one of the two whose
long Latin names he gave.
The antenna-like protuberances
are used for burrowing in the
ground" he wrote, "and these insects
secrcte a fluid which they have the
power of ejecting to protect them
selves in case of attack"
The tutor wrote again to thank the
naturalist for his information, and to
say he need not trouble him further,
as he had fortunately observed the
creature again more closely under eX-
actly similar circumstances, and was
able now to identify it himself as the
Vacca vulgaris, or common COW.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
Great Center of Russian Unrest

churches specimens of Peters work as
a carpenter are also enshrined. In the
matter of schools Kronstadt is fairly
well equipped, there being a school for
sailors, a naval academy and two
gymnasia Two canals traverse Kron.
stadt, whose streets are regular anu
we'll paved, but all the houses, with
the exception of those owned by the
government, are chiefly of one story
only. The commerce of the town is
highly important.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
In Training for Hiah Position.

August Belmont III has begun his
business training just ms his father
did. having gone to work in the bank.
ing house OF August Belmont & Co
He is doing just such routine work as
always falls to the lot of the youngest
clerk in the establishment. The young
man is quiet and earnest in manner,
seeming intent on mastering whatever
is brought to his notice. When he
shows that he has made good progress
he will be promoted to a junior part.
nership, but for the next few years
life will be real and earnest for Au-
gust III. Just as the first August Bel
mont trained the present head of the
house for the vast responsibilities he
was to assume, so the youngest Au-
gust Belmont is to be trained for the
task which will be his when his father
lays down his work.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30

for naval vessels and one commercial
harbor, capable of accommodating
1000 ships. During the winter season
part of the transportation of freight to
st. Petersburg is effected on railways
built on the ice. The town has
population Of about $4,000, but the in
dustries are chiefly in connection with
the government navy yards. 1t was
founded by Peter the Great In 1710,
and the house in which he lived is one
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
SHE WHO HEslTATEs is LOST
Girl Who Wants Time to Consider
Sometimes Loses.


Sometimes Loses.
There is Philadelphia girl who
has learned that so far as proposal
is concerned he or she who hesitates
is lost. A very eligible and estimable
young man had long been making it
evident that his attentions to her were
serious, and the other evening he
made formal declaration. She could
not even put forward the orthodox
ruse about the suddenness of the pro-
posal.
Being of rather vacillating turn of
mind, she said she could not give him
decided answer Il am not at all
sure that l love you" the girl de.
clared; you must give me time to
think about it." Considerably taken
aback by what he considered her lack
of decision of character the young
man agreed to wait a week for her
final decision.
So the wooed but not yet won matt
en- went to her bed that night ponder
ing deeply. About II o'clock she was
awakened to receive telegram,
which read: "You need not mind
about deciding that matter until next
week: I've found girl who said yes
tonight t''-Philadelphia Record.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
Mixed Dates.

Four-year-old Sarah had two unclas
diving out of town who were about
to be married.
so you are going TO your uncles'
weddings, dear? And where will they
be married." asked an interested
frien1 of the family.
"One is going to be married In
Washington" answered the child, land
the other in January. ."-Lippincott's
Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
U suaI WAY.

Ever notice it?" queried the man
who always begins his questions at
the other end.
did ever notice what?" asked the
party who had volunteered to assist
with the dialogue.
THAT when one of them literary
chaps feels he has a message for the
world 10 always wants to send II 'co,.
lect'?" -prt,uued the other.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
How to Find Out

If there is any doubt in your mind to your
condition. take from your urine on rising about
four ounces, place it in glass or bottle and let
it stand twenty-four hours. If on examination
it is milky or cloudy If there is brie1-dust set
Ting if small particles float around in it, your
kidneys are in need of immediate attention
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the leading hospitals, recommended by ply
sicians in their private practice, and is taken by
doctors themselves who have kidney ailments,
because they recognize in it the greatest and
most successful remedy for kidney, liver and
bladder troubles.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
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Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
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Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30

Hundreds OF dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality of De-
fiance Starch is fast taking place OF
all other brands. Others say they can
not sell any other starch.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30

Papa, wnat Is the meaning OF sur
plussage?" My dear. with an unmarried
woman II means everything above
eighteen"
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
TEA
Is there a bette. way to
keep the family longer at
table, to keep it togethero

Still, many a crook votes a straigh,
ticket.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30

Even the pessimist who lost both his
legs in railway accident had no kick
coming.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30

Don't you Know tnat Defiance Starch
besides being absolutely superior to
any other. is put up lG ounces in pack
age and sells ut same price as ~
ounce packages of other kinds?
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30

Gambling is its own reward-any
way you look at 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30

The joyous seasons of life are mighty
short.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30
TEA

Your grocer returns your money IL you don's
ukc schillngs Best.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30

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Gilpin observer., 1905-11-30

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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-05-19

You can always tell n young
husband from an old one by the
way he acts In the garden, says an
exchange. Three months married,
he digs, whistles, smiles and casts
covert glanccs toward the house ns
though some oue was looking at
him from the window. One year
married, ho digs, smiles and frowns
by turns, aud seems to he annoy
ed at breakfast being late. Two
years married, he digs n little,
looks sour and glum, kicks the
dog or cat aud looks towards the
house as though he would like to
choke somebody. Three years
married, he sta on the dp1rstcp
aud smokes while his wlfe does
the digging.