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Gilpin observer., 1905-10-26
A Street Scene.

The American tourist in London
was showing some photographs to his
English acquaintances.
"This," he said, exhibiting n picture
taken during the recent blowout Of
the Dramatic Order OF Khorassan, "is
a street scene on Woodward avenue,
Detroit. Mich. in the heart Of the
Rockies"
The Englishman expressed much
surprise at the large number OF fierce
looking sheiks and sword carrying
brigands In the crowd, but the Ameri.
can explained that during the last
year S5,764 Turkish and Arabian bri-
gands had landed in New York city
alone.-Detroit Tribune
Gilpin observer., 1905-10-26
SHOCK TOO MUCH FOR ssonx.
Hugsing Bear Evidently Did Hst
Know the Summer Girl

hug9ing Bear EVioently Ofo Hsk
Know the Summer Girl
The great performing Russian sssar
had escaped from the captivity Uuder
which he had chafed for so nanS
months; but he was finding that dt'er-
ty had it's drawbacks. For many
weary hours he had prowled, but moth
ing in the shape of food had he seen
Suddenly he gave growl of delight
for, sitting on a stile,he espied tooth
some little lady, who was evidently
awaiting the coming of young man.
Bruin did not stop to ponder upon
his good-fortune; he seized her in a
mighty hug. For while she said
nothing; but as he exerted more of has
tremendous strength she murmured-
81 don't think you are quite 50
strong as you were, Gerald"
Then once more melancholy settled
upon Bruin. He had done his best :
but the young ladies of this country
were beyond him.
With roar OF despair he retracedi
his steps to the menagerie. and gave
himself up without struggle.-I-ou-
don Answers.
Gilpin observer., 1905-10-26
Why L:na LIkss to srcsk.

Ex.Secrotay of the Navy John d.
Long has . conviction ;ha: sreeches
are as much OF bore 20 the eu ieact
as they are o the eciEa.e-s
always feel glad when called ul On Il
make a speech. However" lie says
for am in the position Ct certain
amateur acto- He was in all the the
atricals go!ns in h.5 sa.ail town. H.
played all su-ts Of parts. Some one
asked him one day II he did no, re
tired of taking part in every private
theatrical performance
YES saii the young fe,low:
don't like TO act bit: but | krow Il
I'm not on the stage III have 10 sit in
the audience" -.
Gilpin observer., 1905-10-26
SET THIN THINKING
INCIDENT THAT WORRIED THREE
MARRIED MEN.
Bachelors Experiment., Which Hs
Asserted Was Never Known to Fail.
. Cast Temporary Cloud Over Enthus.
iastie Advocates Of Matrimony.

A bachelor and three married men
sat in cafe garden. Above them the
moon foated in pale sky. About
them, drenched in moonlight, the gar
den lay beautiful and calm.
Drinking. smoking under the moon
the three urged the one to wed. They
praised matrimony. they recited its
honorable and clean joys.
But
Are you perfectly happy?" said the
bachelor.
Perfectly. perfectly happy"
"And will you to demonstrate your
happiness do anything bid?"
Yes; oh. yes"
LET each of you then tomorrow
morning send his wife anonymous
ly costly bunch OF flowers"
els that all?"
THAT is all. But do not mention
this gift first. Let your wives men
ton it."
IAN right"
"And meet me again in the garden
here tomorrow night. ! promise my
self. III find great pleasure in your
stories"
The four on the following night met
In the garden again.
"Well?" said the bachelor.
my bouquet Of nowers." said the
FIRST married man, "miscarried." He
puffed out his fat cheeks. 1T didn't
arrive" he said
my bouquet" said the second mar
ried man. didn't arrive either"
And mine also miscarried." said
the third married man. He loosened
the belt about his tumid stomach.
Hang these florists
There was a space of silence. The
bachelor said:
"The flowers were not mentioned?"
They were not mentioned"
MOT q word was said?"
Not a word
Then the happy married men re.
sumed their praise of matrimony.
This experiment had failed. but what
OF that? Matrimony-
But watt" said the bachelor. The
experiment has not failed. Only. of
course, 1t isn't finished yet. Tell your
wives tomorrow that you sent these
flowers to them, and ask II they are
sure they didn't arrive
Very good. Very good"
''Well?" said the bachelor on the
third night.
when | told my wife Of the bou-
quet" said the first man, "she started
and exclaimed. Did you send those
f1owers?"
MY wife," said the second married
man, cried. 1 didn't think you sent
them. thought-and there she
paused"
my Wife said the third married
man. denied positively the flowers
arrival. But l found in her desk a
rose and in her desk drawer a frag.
ment Of a note beginning. Your beau
tiful roses"
This experiment" said the bachel.
or, has succeeded perfectly. Indeed
II never fails"
And he laughed a light. hard laugh
But the three married men in
silence and gloom began to drink
heavily.-New York Herald.
Gilpin observer., 1905-10-26
eao.sa cane OF nEADcEAa.
How Hats May BE Worn Long and
Always Look Well.

No. article OF dress becomes shabby
80 quickly. for want of little care,
as hat; light, air and dust all tend
to turn it brown, If it is exposed to
their influences; 1t ought therefore
to be kept in hat box whenever it
Is not in use. On ordinary occasions
soft brush should be used.
When the hat is wet 1t should never
be wiped with pocket handkerchief
(unless a clean one is specially used
Tor that purpose), but the superfuous
moisture should be taken of with a
dry soft cloth.
II 1t has received only a partial
sprinkling, and a rough mottled ap-
pearance is left, dip a hat brush
lightly in cold water and pass it gen
tly round in the same direction as the
nap.
When all parts are uniformly damp
take hard brush, and with that bring
the nap to its former state of even
ness; then lay the hat on its side on
clean cloth for the night to dry.
After 1t has been brushed with the
ordinary hat brush next morning, 1t
will look little the worse for the wet
ting 1t has undergone. The better the
quality OF the hat, the more times may
this be repeated without injuring 1t.
Bulges or indentations may be re.
moved by warming the hat (by steam
is preferable) and taking them out
with a hot iron. Any attempts to re-
store the shape by other means will
probably result in cracking the hat.
Gloss may be removed, when after
some wear the nap becomes duh and
gray looking, by brushing with a hot
brush, or better, by gently pressing a
three times round in the direction of
hatiron, ordinarily heated, two or
the nap.
Gilpin observer., 1905-10-26
His Wisdom.

Old King Solomon was in merry
mood.
Did you not offer to quiet disputine
mothers one time by cutting a baby
In half?" asked the visitor.
Yes" laughed the old king. "and
still retained my wisdom However
you may put me down as saying |
never acted as Judge at baby show
And Solomon winked and ordered
the slaves TO bring in peacocks ton.
CUES and orange wine.
Gilpin observer., 1905-10-26
Joke On Booker T. Washineton.

While in hotel few days Ago
Booker T. Washington was passin.-
through hallway when female head
adorned with curl papers appeared in
a door. Say" exclaimed the Lazy
shrilly, why don't you bring me that
Ice water? I've been ringing half au
hour" The distinguished negro took
It as a joke that he was mistaken FOR
a porter. Certainly. madam he re-
sponded gravely. 81 will get 1t for you
at once | did not hear you ring Abe
went for a pitcher of WAGER. handles il
in at the door and then told the story
to the proprietor. On learning of her
mistake the lady sent Mr.. Washington
a note of apology.
Gilpin observer., 1905-10-26
Perfectly Sober. Too.

A short time ago a man went home
the worse for drink. On arriving at
his home he tried TO unlock the door
but could not get the supposed key
into the lock. A man who happened
to be passing ut the time noticed him
fumbling at the door and asked him
what he was doing. He replied
why. trying to unlock the door,
want to get In
why. man." said the other, do
you know you are trying to unlock It
with a cigarette?"
Am II" said the stasgery one.
"Then, by gosh! must have smoked
the key!"-Exchanfe
Gilpin observer., 1905-10-26
aooD AND HumoRovs Excuae-
Debtor Really Deserved Grant Of Eek
tension Of Time.

. tension Of Time.
(: "A prominent business house In Rssl-
timore placed bill in the hands OK n
collector, who, in response to q re-
quest for settlement, received the sa,z-
lowing In reply:
my Dear Sir: Absence from stxe
to yours of recent date.
1T will be utterly impossible for me
to settle the claim you mention ~
present. for the very simple but good
: reason-I haven't got 1t.
Il lost every penny l had In khe
world, and considerable l had in efe
future, in a theatrical venture Lzs1
September. Up to the present time
have not recovered from the shock
81 think If you lay this fact befcTe
your clients they will not advise ypaa
to proceed harshly against me. Fruna
their past experience with my modes
OF procedure in days gone by | do nnH
think they can recall any suspiciufHs
mannerisms which could lead them 0s
suppose l am a debt dodger.
Il have simply been Initiated int"
the Lodge of Sorrow, Hard Luck Chap
ter, Fool Division No. SO.
my picture, hanging crape-laden Ssa
the walls of the Hall Of Fame, bears
the legend, Sucker No. 3SS76495-
my motto is briefly: L would TX
could; but haven't, so I can't
Fortune may smile. however; up ia
the present writing it has given me sns
laugh. have hopes.
Directly am in position even re-
motely suggesting opulence. l asGEre
you your balance will receive my very
prompt attention Montreal Herald
Gilpin observer., 1905-10-26
Why. lndeed7

WELL" said the passenger to the
drummer In the smoking compart-
ment. I'm disappointed In you"
How so?" Queried the drummer.
There's perfect dream Of a girl
back In the car and here you are sit.
ing In here and not even trying to get
up a filtration. Have you seen herr"
"Yes. she got on when did"
And you don't feel any inclination
to make love to herr"
mot q Bit"
why not?"
".Wby should I; she's my wi9ei"
Gilpin observer., 1905-10-26
Trade With japan.

Japan's purchases from the Un..f
States In the fiscal year Just close
amounted to s5l,724.726, an incrcg
of s27,000000 over 1904; her sales
the United States aggregated s52.l12
372. an increase of s5.GO0000. In tn
three years 1908. 1904 and 1905. IA
United States bought sl42.OO0.Ou
worth Of goods from Japan and pal
the bill with s97.ooo,OO0 worth 0
American goods and s45,OO0O00 q
American gold
Gilpin observer., 1905-10-26
Hardly rla.terina to Wl,.a.

In the meas writing room OF |;
New York hotel there is a stune.
head of splendid Wild goat which 4
some curious way invariably recall
TO observers the features oi N. Witte
the Russian peace envoy. Since tn,
singular resemblance was first notet
the room in question has been crowded
flom ipcZnins until night
Gilpin observer., 1905-10-26
Most Cultured Of Romanoffs.

Grand Duke Constantine of Russ.
Is said to be the most cultured Rcmai
on now living. He has translated I,
great deal OF Shakespeare into his NJ
tive tongue and In amateur theatrlcei.
has appeared as Hamlet. Ills sevci
children are all being brought up no
oughly to understand English liieia
ture.
Gilpin observer., 1905-10-26
london Housemaies in Llx.rx.

Housemaids in livery are the latest
innovation In smart" london houses.
One fashionable woman has attlred
her maids In neat skirts, tight-nttlne
bodices, with natty dou5le.oreasted
waistcoats OF yellow and Llaek, tiny
brass buttons on either side.
Gilpin observer., 1905-10-26
Tally One for the Woman.

Him--"What a happy world thl
would be II men were kept In thei.
proper places and women were kept
In theirs"
Her-"Yes. suppose so; but q
would be rough on the women"
Him-"why do you think so?''
Her-"Because they would all ns
guarding the 1ails."
Gilpin observer., 1905-10-26
No joke.

Mrs. Malaprop-Dld you hear abou,
that poor mans accident while shay.
in? II was an awfnl eats thrope.
Mrs. Browne Oaughing)- awfu'
what?
Mrs. Malaprop-O. it's no laughiM'
matter. He cut his joc,ilar vein.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-04-14

But we believe in its proper control
aud limitation, and this can be done
only by law, and Judge Mann is the
only one OF the three candidates who
Is pledged 10 this principle, 80 far as
we know, and for the life Of US we can
MT see how the anti-saloon League
which is composed OF a large majority
OF the church people OF the State can
fail TO see their duty in this compaign-
ats up to them" will they back down?
MIR. Willard and Mr.. Swanson have
been asked. in publicly pub
lished letter, as TO their views. So far
they have not replied to the question
Of the Anti Saloon League. IL they do
not do so in unequivccable language
there will be no necessity for further
discussion, so far as this issue Is con-
cerned. It's dead open and shut
The churches and Anti-Saloon League
people must take stand-will they do
50? If they don't. then let them take
down the flag. and be dumb when the
outside world charges them with incon-
sistency and insincerity.
The News is no party organ is
pledged 10 no candidate, but in the eN-
preston Of the views in this article
is certain rhat it reflects the sentiments,
not OF the majority perhaps, but OF "A
very large number Of the best people of
this section.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-04-14
PHILIPPINE CENSUS.
The President Notified That 10 Has
Been Completed.

Washington. March 2S.-Secretary
Taft notified President Roosevelt that
the census in the Philippine islands
had been completed and published and
under the law OF July I. 1902. two
years from this date ihe president
shall direct the Philippine commits
sion 70 call a general election for The
choice Of delegates TO a popular as
sembly. All legislative power In the
islands will thereafter be vested In n
legislature consisting OF two houses.
the Philippine commission and the
Philippine assembly. The conditions
upon which the election is to be called
is that complete peace shall have con-
tinued in the territory of the islands
now occupied by MOrOs or other non.
Christian tribes. The popular cleo
ton is not TO extend to- the Moro
tribes Two resident commissioners
TO the United States will be elected
when legislature is chosen.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-04-14
THE MARRIAGE QUESTION.

The professor who announced that love
and romance die out with the sound of the
wedding bells" was the first to start the
ball rolling. i; would seem brave woman
who msrries with this echo in her ears yet
we have not heard that there were fewer
marriages during the year. There arc un-
happy married lives, but large PERCENTAGE
of these unhappy homes arc due 10 the i'll
ness of the wife, mother OF daughter.
During a long period of practice, Doctor
Pierce found that a prescription made up
entirely of roots and herbs. without the use
of alcohol, cured ninety eight per cent. of
such cases. After using this remedy for
many years in his private practice he put
II up IN form that can be had at any store
where medicines are handled.
Backed up by over third OF a century of
remarkable and uniform cures, "A record
such no other remedy for the diseases
and weaknesses peculiar TO women ever
attained, the proprietOrs and makers Of DR..
Pierce's Favoriie Prescription now feel
fully warranted IN Offering to pay $500 in
legal money Of the United States for any
case Of LeucOrrhea, Female Weakness, Pro
lapsus. OF Failing of Womb which they can
not cure. All they ask is a fair and reason
able rial of their means of cure.
DR. Pierce's FavOTite Prescription cures
headache, backsche, nervousness, sleep
lessness and other consequences of WON
aniy disease. "Favorite Prescription
makes weak women strong and sick WON.
en- well. Accept no substitute for the
medicine which works wonders for weak
women.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-04-14
WOMEN. HATS AND RELIGION.

The Times Dispatch says, that as
result Of a recent revival in the Epworth
church, Norfolk, that the women Of
that church have started the fashion
Of sitting with hats Off during the
service" and concludes, "we hope this
religious reform which has begun in
the Norfolk church will sweep over the
entire State OF Virginia.
Why should not womenremove their
hats in church the same as men? Men
remove their hats in church not only
as a custom. and mark Of respect,
but as an act of worship and reverence.
Why should not women be as reverent
as men? It doesn't look right to see
our churches converted into a scene OF
display Of millinery and flower gardens
every woman watching every other
wOman's hat, and each OF them endeav.
oring 10 wear the finest and most con,
spicuous one. These things are unbe
coming, mot to say vulgaDin the hous'
OF the Lord, custom OF no custom
Besides, the speaker is almost entirel,
hidden from view To those who sit il
the rear of these sky scraping hats
When our women become more religion
and less worldly they will remove thei
hats in the Lords house, and they wi
look letter. too.
II women were bald-heaGed, like ia
men, there might be better excuse f.
covering their heads in church. a
they are not why not follow the eX
ample Of the religious women of MOI
folk, and abolish useless, unsightl
and Objectionable custom?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-04-14
He Kept\His Leg.

Twelve years ago j. w Sullivan. Of
Hartford. Conn. scratch. a HI leg with
n rusty wire. Inflammation and blood
poisoning set in. For two years he suf-
fered intensely. Then the dortols urged
amputation. "hut. " he writes, Il used
one bottle OF Electric Filters and l 1-2
boxes of Bucklen's Arnira Salve aud
my leg was sound and well as ever. .
For Eruptions, Eczema, letter, Salt
Rhrum, Sores and all blood disorders
Electric Bitters has no rival on earth
Try them. john + Jackson will guar
ante9 satisfaction or refund money
Only lOc.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-04-14
VIRGINIA, Taze we'll county, to wit:
To T.. T.. Francisco

VIRGINIA, Tazewell county, to wit
To l.. T.. Francisco
You are hereby notified, tnat |, the
undersigned, j. NJ. C. Calron who pur-
chased on the 10th, day Of December.
1902, at delinquent tax sale of lands
by the treasurer of Tazewel county,
Virginia, certain lot or parcel of land
in the town Graham, Tazewel county.
Virginia, consisting of one tenth of
House and y acre in the said town,
sold in your name for taxes, leyies aud
costs, due thereon for the year 1901 ,
and | W i'll require the Clerk OF the Cir
cult court of said co"nty 20 make me a
d, ed to said lot, four months after the
expiration of this publication.
Respectfully.
j. NJ. Catron.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-04-14
Home Mission Matter.
Mns. Go. PEERY, Edltor.

In looking over an old copy Of "Our
Homes" we fad an article entitled,
some Mistakes OF Ladies'" and as IL
is as applicable TO our society as 10 the
ones for which it was written in 1900
we quote the following:
"Do not let any member be a silent
partner. See that every one has some
thing to do during tire year. Ask Mrs
A, who cannot pray before others to
read few verses Of scripture. Ask
Mrs. b, who cannot write a paPel" 20
recite her favorite missionary hymn
Ask Mrs c, who is too timid TO do any
OF these things, To pass the collection
basket. In word think OF something
for each one 10 do, so that all shall be
active partners in this missionary bust
ness.
Don't make the mistake Of looking
for appreciation; just 30 your work.
putting self as far into the impcnetrable
background rs possible. 1t is surpris-
ing how much encouragement one
escapes who follows this rule. Do youI
best, and DO not be too much depress-
ed and mortified IL immediate success
does not follow It's the quality oil
service which the Master regards, moi
the eclat nor applause which success
creates"
The women Of Americas. Ga, hav,
enterprised work among the Hebrews
They have Bought copies Of the New
/ Testament and distributed them among
the Jewish people Of the city. an,
smaller towns 10 the vicinity Two O
the most influential home mission
workers volunteered 20 carry the book
into the Jewish homes They were re
ceived with courtesy and their Tesla
ments accepted.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-04-14
INTERFERING WITH WITNESS.
Armour's General Superintendent Ar
rested on That Charge.

Chicago. March 29.-The federal
grand jury returned an Indictment
against Thomas J. Corners. general
superintendent OF Armour & Co., on a
charge OF interfering with a witness
summoned to appear before the jury.
MIR. Conner. who is j. ogden Ar
mOur's most confidential employee. and
the active head of one of the largest
packing companies in the world. was
arrested on a bench warrant by a
United States deputy marshal and
brought to the grand jury room where
he was released on a $4,000 bond. Aft
er his release Mr.. Corners refused TO
discuss the matter.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-04-14

Col. Slemp has succeeded In making
President Roosevelt believe. il seems,
that the State OF Virginia can be car
ried this fall for the Republicans, and
hence he has placed at his disposal the
distribution OF federal patronage which
he uses for ali il is worth. He Is also
trying 20 make the Office holders be-
lieve that he can carry the state If
they will "shell out. They are she'll
ing out, no doubt, 80 that between the
the two games OF "Sraft," the slemp
are strictly i'm it,"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-04-14
SharpIes Tubular
Cream SeparatOrs.

The only modern Separator
bowl. Has no contraptlons in
side. Is simple, light and easy
to run. Gets all the cream and
increases the butter production.
Can he sen every day at
work at my home. Win DE glad
to mail descriptive circulars,
and will hrin. machine and
show it working to prospective
buy ers. For sale by
Mrs. j. p. Cl.neron. Agent,
4 7 I'm Graham. Va,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-04-14
WENT THE LIMIT.
Marvin Hart Was Awarded the Decis-
ion Over Jack Johnson.

San Francisco March 29.-Marvin
Hart was awarded the decision over
Jack Johnson in a 2O-round contest
that went the limit. but he was far
from demonstrating that he is quail
fed to meet Jim Jenries. Hart was
as badly punished man as has been
seen in the ring in a long time. but
he was game and kept boring into the
big colored man all through the fight.
Johnson's much vaunted cleverness
did not count for much. While he
was able to hit Hart frequently. his
blows did not seem to damage the
white man from Kentucky.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-04-14

Mrs. Weightman Walker, the richest
woman in the world and who refused
to allow her sister-in-law a paltry
thirty million dollars OF her fortune is
said to have left Philadelphia because
she was unable TO get into society
there. Evidently il is more difficult TO
get in9O society then into the United
States Senate if a fortune of sixty
millions cannot accomplish it.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-04-14
Letter to w. It. Gillespie,
farewell, Va.
farewell, Va.

Dear Sir: You want a cheap Job of
paint for "A cheap house, don't you?
It's Devoe. It's the regular thing
in Devoe; there's nothing, in all paint,
so cheap as Devoe.
Oh, yeas, you can paint with mud
but that isn't paint; you want it To
look about right for a month or two.
Paint Devoe; can't do it for less:
there's nothing SO cheap; say nothing
Of wear, there's nothing SO cheap rs
DevOe.
1t goes so far; save gallons; no mat
ter about the price, save gallons. a
gallon of paint, put-on. costs 81 or So;
save gallons.
Devoe is your paint, save gallons;
DevOe is your paint.
Yours truly
+. w. DEvoE * Co.
55
John L. Jackson sells our paint.