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Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

For the successful conduct OF the
war the mikado again gives credit TO
the illustrious ancestors. 1t would be
interesting to know how far the an.
cestors would have been held to
blame II the war had gone the other
way.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

The Pittsburg embezzler who put
$4,000 in large bills into the fire
doubtless thought he had money to
burn.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

In a recent race OF carrier pigessas
one Dird nade 200 smiles in three
nours. In aerial navigation the pig
con easily holds the lead over all
other tying machines ,yat invented.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

A New York girl has invented a
machine by which she claims one may
count a million dollars minute. John
w. Gates will no doubt hail this as
real hoon.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

The Empress of the Sahara" is
singing songs in German variety halls.
The Lord only knows what has be-
come Of Emperor" jacques Labaudy
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

Three bears have been killed in Du-
iuth, but the dispatches do not say
what stocks VIII be affected by their
demise.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

The people who have been accus-
toned TO speak of the Atlantic ocean
rs the big pond" now call the Pana-
ma canal a ditch.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

II men ever do the cooking, at
least two proverbs will have to be re-
vised to "the sort that father used to
make" and feed the dear"
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

A recent coUnt shows that there
are 1o,0So milbonatres In the world,
more than half of whom live in this
country. Still, we had supposed chat
Pittsburg alone had more than 10000
OF them.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

Castro is at present endeavoring to
conquer the American language. He
may tackle America itself next.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

Castro gets more ultimatuEs than
picture postal cards and his waM-space
is limited.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

A revolution broke out the other day
IN Korea, but 1t luckily happened that
forty or fifty japanese soldiers were
on hand to put it down.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

Joseph Fl Ckoate says the .oppor-
'tunsties for young men are greater
than ever. This may be so, but what
about the opportunities for men who
are ovST forty-fve?
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

Somebody suggests there is no dis
pute about the sex of Lucifer. This
takes the angel cake.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

Az american who tried to introduce
the quick lunch in London has failed
Perhaps he made the mistake of hav-
ing coffee instead of tea on tap.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

An Omaha negro has trained his
dogs to rob hen roosts, but water
melons will have to be "lifted"'in the
same old way.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

Nature is pretty wise, after all.
When she gave Alaska its climate she
also filled it with coal.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

The total assessed valuation of the
state is S34S, S,463,24S.19, and the total
military poll, $106,145. The tax levy
is allotted to various funds as follows:
General revenue and interest
on bonds, q mills. .$609,S11.2
10 mill ............. 6s.69e.62
mill :, .....-..... 1s9.ss5.el
State Agricultural College,
is mill ....... 6e.692ss
School of Mines. is mill. 69,6s2.67
State Normal School, 1-5 mill 69,692.62
Insane Asylum, 1-5 mill..... 69.692.62
Stock inspection, LID mill. 23,230.S2
Capitol building and interest
on bonds, !. mill. .......... l74,s3l.57
Capitol building bonds sink
ing fund, 1-6 mill. l......... 5S,O77.14
1nsurrection bonds sinking
fund, 1-6 mill ........... 17,423.1s
Casual deficiency bonds sink
ing fund, lis mill 1900. 2s.230.S1
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

In 1904 for the first time in the his
tory of the petroleum industry the
quantity of oil produced west of the
Mississippi river was greater than
that produced east of that river. New
pools were discovered during 1904 in
Texas, California, Kansas, Indian
Territory and Oklahoma, and many
extensions were made to the old
fields. In fact, an immense section.
beginning in southeastern Kansas and
extending southwestward into north,
ern Indian Territory and Oklahoma
now over $50 miles in length and fifty
miles in width. was proved to be 10
cally productive of petroleum and
natural gas. The possibilities of this
great area and the effect OF its output
on the petroleum market constitute
an important problem, the solution OF
which remains for the future All in
dicatiOns point To an increase In the
productions of petroleum In the United
states for n series of years Most OF
the petroleum produced in these
western localities is. however, inferior
In quality. 1t is not suitable for the
manufacture of the most refined prod
ucts. but Its high heating value ana
its freedom from the more volatile
constituents render II comparatively
safe to transport and consume and
make 1t most valuable fuel.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16

The Sun and Moon company at
Idaho Springs has placed $4,000 at
the disposal of Manager X. c. Bonney
for the purpose of providing ample
means for extensive development work
which has been in contemplation since
the acquitition OF the Elkhorn group
and other claims east and north of the
original holdings OF this company. The
new plan OF development includes the
continuation of the lateral from the
Newhouse tunnel level on the William
Penn vein distance OF 1000 feet, and
the sinking OF a vertical shaft near the
Moose mine In Elkhorn gulch, to "a
depth of 1000 feet for connection with
the extended lateral. When this con
nection is made no mine in the state
will have better ventilation or better~
facilities for the production of an
enormous tonnage. No effort towards
ore production is being made by the
management and none will be made
while the development is under way.
The present output of the mine Is by
leasers In the upper levels and the
royalties received are ample to cover
current expenses.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
. CURRENT COMMENT.
Natures WARNING to Animals.

II the opening OF the present winter
scientists and others not scientists
we're disposed to ridiculc the signs OF
severe weather SO generally accepted
by the common folk in the rural dis
tricts. The goose bone, the heavy crop
OF nuts. the thick fur OF rabbits. musk
rats, otter and beaver ANA the extra
work Of the latter on their habitations
were laughed at as the ignorant super
SlIilOns which tradition had sanctiticd
M OF these signs were observable last
la1l in unusual abundance. and the
scientists will probably admit that the
winter has al least been somewhat air
Sh That nature makes extra provjs-
ION Tor the comfort ana protection of
certain animals and in some way spurs
them to help themselves may he nos.
s'hlc IT may be explained that man
doesn't need any warning. as he is
able TO take care OF himself: ana this
would apply also ~ The drnlrstic ami
mails which arc ',nicr the care OF man.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
TWO SENATORIAL DEAoLocks

there have been two events Of mcra
IMAM passing Importance in the field
Of political events during the past few
dass' wMcE should encourage those
members CT the American citizcnsl,jo
"ho regard the work of The CRATER
WITH ala! N. and who arc cld.fashicncd
enough to believe that public office is
puo1c trust The events to which
reference is made arc the brea! from
Tue AidicliG forces in The Delaware
senatorial fight and The failure Of
NcidHinGhaus. in Missouri 10 land ,he
cGVc'ed prize fer which he ana his
backers worked 50 hard
ne unspcakabe gas man, with his
long purse and his ovcrweening ambi-
ticn 10 buy his way into the United
81 a'cS senate, mas been a factor in the
Delaware political situation. The in.
tercsts Of his State have never appeal-
go TO him, It has been Addiclls first.
last and all the time. IT is time .hat
even The hite-bcnnd hcelers who have
btcll bound 10 him by the power OF
gold should become Disguised with his
colossal selfishncss Perhaps the dc.
iectlcns thus far noted arc but ,he be-
thinning OF The END which will witness
the elimination CT Addicks and his IN
spGakabie presumption from ccnsid-
iFa'ion as q political factor in The
Hiiitcu States.
,stt, ~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
Ancient Eggs In China.

German Hpcllrt comes to the rescue
of the Chinese in regard to their VI
legged habit or eating rotten eggs Tx.
eggs. he SAYS. are simply preserved in
lime until lucy set y consistency like
that OF hard butter and they tHSls
somewhat like lobster. He declare,
7hcm one OF the choicest lelicacies he
has eyer eaten. He thinks there are
no bette" cocks i'll the world than the
Chinese When hc Went 10 live among:
them his friends predicted lie would
si;'''ve h'!r he had :, good time ana
gained weight more Than he wanted
to-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
TIE Dragon Tree

The dragon tree Dracaena draco>.
WHICH yields the astringenr gum resin
called dragons blood. is an old settler
Of the Canary islands. \ veEitable CO.
lossns OF this family once grow in the
town Of Orotava. Tenerife, which was
eighty feet in circumference at the
base. hollow inside. with q staircase
for visitors 10 ascend to the branch-
ing top Of the trunk. Humbold: re-
marks that lis antiquity must have
been greater than that Of the pyra-
mids. This giant Went down in hurri-
cane iii 1867
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
Hallsy Steam. Boilers.

According TO an engineer though,
there may pc every reason present why
4 steam boiler should steam there are
occasions when it simply will not 1t
refuses duty and SulkS without any
cause thar can be detected On sucl.
OCCASIONS every one takes !; hand 1T
the tires. hnt the result is the same.
no steam or only enough 10 keep three
quarters speed. Marine ana stationary
boilers are both Illus afflicted. There
are good days" ana bad days in tie
performance or cach-Chicago News
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22

b>to1ne sucl. q dcadlocl: as that which
has dis.raced the Blue Hen State"
for the past ten years. The candidate
Ct the brewery interests seems to
have his forces almost as we'll in hand
as the gas nan has had his Whether.
or not he has the endurance IF the
Delaware politician remains to be
seen. The decent Republicans Of Mis-
souri, might do a much worse thing
than join with the Democratic minCr-
,y and reject Senator Cockrell a
man Of distinguished ability and in
tcgr!tr: nan who has the confidence
and respect Of both parties 1t is;
hardly TO be expected that partisanship
will be sacrificed upon the altar Of
decenry and patr;otism in which
event We feel justified in snvin. that
the State is better eff with a senate
rial deadlock on its hands than if
would be with representative CT the
brewery interests III the halls Of Con-
%rcss. ald the same theory applies TO
the Delaware situation and its own
particular dog in the mapger."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
Does Not Fit the Case.

1t is not complained that those who
use the railroad facilities of the coun-
try fail to get their moneys worth 1t
IS complained that some ut the rail
roads make special terms to the detri-
ment Of those who cannot secure the
concessions made in those terms.
What is meat for one is poison for an
other Discrimination in favor Of one
spells ruin for another. Railroad men
themselves plead guilty to the soft i'm
peachment-they admit that discrimi-
nation is oppressive. To all intents
and purposes they confess judgment.
Nor would they be likely to interpose
opposition to law furnishing a RENE
dy for abuses Of this description. The
Iownsend-Esch bill does nothing of
the sort. It does not take the matter
OF rebates more particularly in hand.
1t empowers a commission to say what
shall or shall not be charged for carry
ing passengers and freight -Brooklyn
Eagle.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
He Told the Truth.

An Irish gentleman had Il splendid
looking COW. but she lSicke! so much
that it took very ,ons time and it
was almost impossible to milk her. so
he sent her 10 Il fair to be sold and told
his herdsman to be sure not to sell her
without letting the buyer know her
faults. He brought home 4 large price
which he had got for it. His master
was surprised and said. Are YOU sure
You told all about herr" '.Bedad, did.
SIR said the herdsman HE asked me
whether she was a good mixer. Be
Solra. SIR says I. its you'd be tired
milking her. seventy Years or
Irish Life
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
WAsHINGToN,s BIRTHDAY.

\sain the American people pause i'll
the hurly-burly of their busy lives to
do honor to the memory of man
whose nnsclfish devotion to the welfare
OF his country causes him to tower
above all other public men who have
preceded or followed him.
It may be that there have been more
brilliant orators mcrc daring and dash
ing soldiers more dazzling statesmen
then Washington but in the galaxy OF
American heroes and patriots there is
net figure which stands out in such
wc!i-:oCndeG perfection as the Father
ct His Ccnrt1.y.'' He seemed to recog-
nize his own limitations and weak.
ncsscs, but they never prevented him
1rCm bending every cncr2; tc the ac-
ccnpliShmcnt of thos" tasks which
fate dccrccG should be placed UPON
him
Calm, confident, patriotic. msciish
his actions ana motives stand out in
married contrast 10 those Of the time
servers and ambitious coIGrists VINO
empire upon the rotlcriny ruins Of
English prestige. He had not Henry;
clpnucncc and prophetic vision: but
with untirE. hand he linked cause
Win @iTccl and tlrned tc the benefit
CT the people whom he loved ana
served every incident ard every az
pertinent which bore upon its face rhe.
promise Of scol,
i is Well 10 turn aside occasionally.
aud pause for a moment 1T
TIC shrine cf this great and good
man 'ilis man who despite his wealth.
was as simple and democratic. as the
Virginia wcrkinSman Of today: this
man who refused crown rendered
with the love and admiration OF his
ie'iow-man--it is well TO study h:s Iijn
70 read the fatherly advice with v.hicE
Nc resigned the duties Of his Ion" :nA
a:dncus public service, and gain ncu.
itGas OF the duties and the privileges
81 those who are today rcapiny the
harvest which Was!,ir y,on ana his col
leagues sowcd in the trying DAYS CT
inc ltcVo!utiOHar: War
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
The Turkeys Real Name.

The original name Of the turkey was
pocoocoo. Ivy Which it was known Nv
the native Cherokee Indians. It is sup
posed that o,r pilgrim fathers roam
ing through The woods in search Of
game for their first THANKSGIVING"
spread. heard the oocoocpn calling in
the familiar tones of our tomcSticated
fowl. Turk. turk. turk These first
Yankee hnntsmen. lnisiakinc this
frightened cry Of The bird for its real
song. Immediately labeled it '.turll&y.''
and turkey it is TO this day Much
more beautiful and musical was the
Indian name oocoocoo, The notes pc
cuiiar to he Hook when summing them
selves i'll perfect content on the river
bcaches.-SunsetM Magazine.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
Capital Punishment.

1t is not claimed that hanging is
ever beneficial to the person hanged
When murderers and others suffer cap
ital punishment, it is done in the in
terest Of the community. to make cap
ltai crimes unpopular, and SO to pro
tcct human life. TO get rl Of the cost
AMI trouble Of maintaining a murderer
in confinement is good economy. but
that is rot much considered in rich
communities which have reached an
advanced state OF civilization. The
great purpose OF capital punishment is
not even to make guilt get its due. 1t
is to make life more secure To that
end something over 100 persons are
put out OF existence by process OF law
in the United States every vear.-Har-
per's Weekly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
scALDED ,NEA.NT.
Mstron Of Day Nursery Found Guilty
Of MansIaughter.
lkv Associated Press


EL1ZA'E"rH. N. j.. Feb FL Mrs.
Mary \. Hart, ma,ron CT the Eliza,1atr
Day Nursery. was today found guilty
Of marslaughtvr in causing tbs tcctl,
CT Elsie May Ernest, four wears Old.
Accom- panyinS the verdict was a rec
concentration To-: mercy. The jury
was out TWO hours.
Prosecutor English. for the State
claimed that Mrs. Hart had placed the
child. which was a mute, in bath OF
hot water and kept her there rr-
til she was 30 badly scalled that death
'cHsucd.
Mrs. Hart denied the allegations on
the stand and said she l,se: all ;,rc-
cautions in placing the little Girl III
the water Sentence was deferred
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
COUNTESS Pc?OckA.
The Woman Who Sang to Chopin ns
He Sank to De,sth

AhS "ohRn ~ no sang to Chopin ne
lie Sank to Death.
AS the great Chopin lay diving his
soul was uShercd out by the SOM of
the beautiful Countess Dclplliuc 20
tocila, who had been his dearest conf
dante and friend. The romance Of their
friendship. one Of the sweetest III his
tory. is related By Gustav IIobbe in the
l'elineator Tie last tragic scene i'll the
life Of the composer has often been de
scribe' and has been painted hv Bar
rios. but it is 50 touching that one may
well read another version Of it. Mr.
Nobbc writes:
Ihen came what is perhaps the
most touching Sccuc thar has been
handed down to us from the lives Of
the great composers. When nelphinc
entered what WIS soon to be the tlea TIL
chamber Chopin'> sister Louise and :,
few of his most Intimate friends We're
gathered there. She took her place by
Louise. Whcn tic dying man opened
his eyes an.l saw her Standin. Il, the
loot of his bed. tail. slight. draped in
white. resembling Il beautiful angel.
and nngliu@ her teas with those of
Louise his lips moved. and those near
est him. bending over TO catch Ills
words, heard him ask that she would
sing
''Mastcrin" her emotion by 4 strong
effort Of the will. she sang in 4 voice OF
hcil-!ikc purity the canticle to the Vir-
i:i1l attributed TO Slradella -san- it so
'eNou1lN. 50 thcreally. that the dvin"
man. artist and lover of the ha1l7tif,1I
TO the very last whispered in ecstasy
How exquisite. Again. again.
Once more she sang. this time Il
psalm by Marello 1t was the haunted
hour Of twilight. The dying day draped
the scene in its mysterious shadows
Those at the bedside had sunk noise
lesSly on their knees. Over the mourn
full accompaniment Of sohs floated the
voice OF Delphne like Il melody from
heaven"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
Unhappy Delaware

The determination Of Addicks to buy
the honor of Delaware outright. as he
has been buying a large proportion OF
It's voters. must be defeated for good
and all. And it is the moral impossi.
Dlllty of State With the proud ira,
dltlons of little Delaware giving Adj
dicks a certificate OF election that has
Operated year after year to hold UP the
hands OF his enemies and slowly to
bring nearer the day of his irrevocable
defeat and its definite rescue-New
York HAIL
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
AIMED AT POOL SELLING.
Missouri House Passes Bill Repeating
the Old breeders Law"
(Ry Associated Press


JEFFERSON CITY. MO- Feb o,-
The lower House Of the Legislature:
today passed q bill repeating the *!
breeders law
Poo! selling on horse races in GER,
tam enclosures was lcga'izel b. the
breeders law. but the bill when PASS
ea tue House today not only repeats
the Old law. but prohibits the selling
in any part OF Missouri Of pools on
horse races, whether the races arc
run within or without the boundaries
Cl the State
The bill Will now &c, TO the Senate.
where it is said. a determined fight.
Will be made by persons interested in
the several race tracks Of the state.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
Oyst0ll Fishery.

70 test the profit sharing system, +
shall aquip one wagon with check
printing registry. that will give
each customer check on which will
be printed the date, price of purchase,
and number.
This check will be redeemed thu
week after purchase at four per cent
OF its purchase price.
Also each one customer will receive
a present. Of solid silver. 1t will be
impossible to have this wagon wait
on all my trade. it can only serve Gus
toners on It's route This will give
four per cent dividend on your in
terest in the Oyston Fishery.
J. c. ROBINSON.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
DIRE DISTRESS.
IT is Near at Hand to Hundreds of
Newport News Readers.


Newport News Readers.
Don't neglect an aching back.
Backache is the kidneys cry for
help
Neglect hurrying to their aid
Means that urinary troubles follow
quickly
Dire distress. diabetes, Bright's dis
ease.
Profit by Newport News citizen s
experience.
Mrs. NJ. e, Scott, wife of NJ. L.
Scott, employed in the shiDyard re-
siding at 1913 Lafayette avenue. says:
when ! went to Aliens Drug Store
for DOan's Kidney Pills a dull aching
in the small Of my back and through
the loins was very pronounced 1t was
only an attack similar to predecessors
which had annoyed me for some
months. When they were in the acute
stage If contracted even a slight
cold it was sure to settle in the small
OF my back and an aggravation Of the
complaint followed Morning after
morning ] have been so lame and sore
that | was poorly prepared to com
mence the coming days duties.
thought if Doan's Kidney Pills could
be depended upon they might tide me
over the last attack and was not dis
appointed. Mr.. Scott is just as posi-
tive about the benefits received from
the treatment as T.
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
f'Ostci-Milburn Co, Buffalo. n. v.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doans and
take no substitute.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
Haager President Of Rowiers.
@ (Ry Associated Press.l

MILWAUKEE, WIS. Feb. 2l.-J. =.
Hao@er Of Louisville. was e!ectc;!
president without opposition ard Phil
ade 'ph'a captured the NEXT meeting
CT the Bowling Congress today. in :
close fight, over Louisville The vote
stood: Philadelphia. %. Louisville.
- Peoria. :. Other officers were re-
elected
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
Jockey Shoots Wife Twice.

NEW ORLEANS. la. Feb. y Mrs
Cabrhn wife OF "Mcn!l' Coburr 4
jockey CT international fame. vas shor
in the leg ard chcs, today By her bus
band The Jockey it is alleged. "-as
Jealous CT his wife
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
Derry Rumors of Big Combine.
M# DIV A ccncjafoI

NEW YORK, Feb 21.-The beard OF
directors Of the Tennessee Goa! and
Iron Company, after a meeting iii this
city today issued 4 statement deny
ing tEat negotiations were iii progress
to merge that company with olnc~
Southern ircn companies.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
lie Sold and Lei

y lawyer mad Il horse that always
stopped and refused 10 cross certain
bridge leading ont or the city M
whipping. no urging. would induce him
ia cross II. SO he advertised him, 20
he sold for no other reason than that
the owner wants 10 get out OF town
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
HOT AFTER TRUSTS.
Kansas to investigate Operations Of
Many Combinations
(Bv Associated Pres

CBr Associated Press.0
TOPEKA KAS. Feb. sl.-The sen
ti1'2nt il fascr ni restriction Of all
c"rnnralors in Kansas is growing. Ia.
day resolution was Introduced in IN,
senate providing for az Investigation.
CT the following alleged cGmbinatiorc
seer. :s:1in i'oplencnt milling mil
l':fnlcl Til, Violence gained IL tho
investigation will be presented 10 the
governor aEI attorney general for &C.
ton.
l''" Gil and gas committee yrou@ht
II majority end minority reports a,
the anu-ormpl:G gas bill Tile major
i'N Isvors !an measure. which yester
day passed. the louise
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-22
Senator Jacob Wo-t, Dead.
(Ry Associated Press.

HOT SPRINGS ARE. Feb. 81
Senator Jacob Worth. of Brooklyn. a
New York politician and race horse
owner, who IS we'll known th:ouyl:on.
the cast alter spenCin- tie afternoon
at the Oaklawn track. died suddenly Of
heart disease at tie Eastman ho.cl
mere tonight