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The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-06-22
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BY MARY DEVEREUX
NTH ILLUSTRATIONS By DON c. WILSON
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BY MARY DEVEREUX

| One OF his owr craft, commanded
by Baptistine, was lying off the Owls
Point. awaiting the signal which
would announce the coming of LATTE
who. bent upon a private mission in
the neighborhood, had not reckoned
upon the present denouement.
But now, in view of all the circum.
stances. he considered this. the boat
more desirable means for conveying
the ladies directly to Shell Island,
where now were only old Scipio, Jul
niper and the boy. Nato.
Waiting therefore until he saw Sha-
pira start for the Colonneh, followed
by the now quiet slaves, LATTE, who
had meantime explained his plan to
his own charges, told them to follow
him. and set out hurriedly in an OPP
posite direction from that taken by
Shapiro and his dusky retinue.
The forest was darkening with late
afternoon shadows as the fleeing par
ty followed, in comparative silence,
the tall form that led them.
At length the party emerged from
the deeper shadows of their wooded
way, and came into a cleared space.
where the knoll known as THE Owls
Point" projected into the bayou; and
hating here. LATTE looked about him.
while the others stood grouped little
distance away. awaiting quietly his
movements.
But before he could give the signal
to Baptistine whose craft was con-
cealed around the bend of the bayou,
two men burst from the cover of a
thicket opposite LATTE. a gun was
leveled at his breast, and a hoarse
voice shouted, Surrender. you cursed
pirate!"
Rose de Cazeneau, with a wild cry.
rushed between the weapon and La
fitte, while Barbe. who had been star
ing-as though he were a ghost-at
the holder of the gun, echoed the
shrek of her mistress.
do not-do not shoot your childi"
she screamed; and. at her words. old
Ieney. who stood nearest the strang-
er, gave him one searching look, and
rushed in turn between her mistress
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-06-22

In Mrs. Vanderbilt's collection of
thimbles, which is the envy of her
friends. there are several that are not
only very beautiful. but historically
valuable as well. Among the latter,
and probably most highly valued by
their fortunate owner, is one which
was originally worn by Queen Eliza
beth; another, which shows its royal
owner knew its use, was the property
of Princess Alice: still another dainty
conception in gold and enamel once
belonged to the Princess of Wales
while most valued of all is one said
to have been used by Queen Victoria
when she was a girl.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-06-22

form that had tempted the new years
elopement.
Meantime, Baptistine had landed:
and leaving his men In the boat, he
came leisurely to where LATTE was
questioning the English sailor. The
Baratarian's shrewd eyes had glanced
over the scene; and the fallen bodies.
| the group of excited women-all that
he saw, told his alert perceptions
what had presumably taken place.
while the sight of his commander
standing unframed. and Shapira's at
titude, as he leaned upon his gun, as
sured him that the danger, such as IT
might have been, was past.
Hence his nonchalant, strolling gait
to where LATTE stood.
The latter saw him at once, and in
corrupted himself to bid Shapiro see
that the sailor awaited his further or
ders. Then drawing Baptistine aside,
ne gave him instructions in regard to
Placing the ladies' and their maids
aboard his boat.
But 1t seems very dreadful to leave
poor Zeney lying there" said Rose,
with a fearful backward look. as La
ftte was assisting her into the small
boat.
1T is not possible to do otherwise.
child" he answered gently, Tightening
his pressure upon the small hand he
was holding. "All that can be done
for her now, l will see is done before
I join you. VIII you not trust me to
do that"
The expression of the tear-stained
eyes raised to meet his look answered
him without the need of speech.
You are not coming with us?" she
began. when Madame Riefet inter
rupted her with a shrill-"Not coming
with usi Oh, Capt. LATTE, we can
not go without you. And these
strange men! Indeed"-now angrily
1--WE will mott"
He had put Rose aboard the boat.
and turned to assist Lazalie, while he
answered Madame Rejects outburst
calmly, although there was evidence
of impatience held in check
Il intend to escort you personally
20 Shell Island, madame; but 1t is
best that you all go aboard the boat
my captain here has waiting around
the point. He will take you to 1t, and
then return for me, as | have duty
here which | cannot very well perform
until you and the other ladies have
gone. There may be other English
men prowling in the vicinity; and the
sound OF the firing may bring them
this way. II this should happen,
can manage matters to far better ad-
vantage by knowing that you are out
of harms way"
Madame made no reply, but permit
ted him to place her in the boat.
Ma'mam Brigida followed her, Violet
coming last; and the sailors pushed
off as Baptistine sprang aboard
why does not Barbe come with
us?" Madame Riefet demanded alb
ruptly. as she saw the French woman
walk to where Shapiro was bending
over the body of Zeney, intending
rs ordered by Lafitte-to carry y into
the woods for burial
LATTE answered from the shore,
"Barbe will come with me; there is
something I wish her to do. Madame
Riefet. If you will kindly permit"
He had. unnoticed by the others,
laid OBTAINING hand on Barbe's arm,
and whispered. 81 wish to speak with
you; wait here until the boat returns"
She gave no sign of having heard
him, but stood silently. until, as Violet
was following Brigida into the boat,
she turned and walked over to whore
lay the dead
Ito be continued.)
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-06-22
immutabIlity.

Within your arms you hold the wealth of
years,
Old Time-yes, all the gold of yester-
day,
All OF loves sunshine and the bitter
grey
OF tears-oh, the great multitude OF
tears
For everything is yours within the
spheres
To give or take, or break, or keep for
aye
Nor heed you cen one mad cry of dis
may,
But gather on until all disappears.
Yet love is sweet and we are not so old,
Nor did the gods mean us to separate,
o Time, you cannot take my love from
me,
Life has so much. so very much to hold
For each-I cannot dream 1t Is too late
And that wen dwell no more in Ar
cady.
-NeM York Times
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-06-22
Why Prison Doorkeepers Are surlv


Why are the doorkeepers of prisons
always surly? l guess it is because
they have to answer so many foolish
questions" said prison doorkeeper.
Only this morning ring comes at
the bell. l halt in the middle of my
breakfast. tramp down the long cor
ridor unlock my fifty-ton door with
my twenty-pound key. Outside stands
a tough young man, his hat on the
side of his head, who says:
Boss, when'll Joe Mace get out?
Me and another fellers got a bet on
it.
People come here and ask me
when this prisoners trial and that
prisoners trial takes place. They come
here without permits and demand to
see prisoner with the same air as
you'd go to a friends house and de-
mand to see your friend. They bring.
presents to prisoners, boxes of cigars,
bottles of rum, scarf pins and poker
dice.
1T is the constant rebuffing of all
these foolish persons that makes the
doorkeeper of n prison surly."-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-06-22
PHONE AID no MArRIMoNY.
Girl with One in Her Home Always
Popular with Younq Men.

Popular with Young Men.
1t is needless to say that the tele-
phone is great institution, says the
Utica Press. 1t has long been an abb
solute essential In every place of bust
ness. Just now there is a great in
crease in the number OF phones in pri
vate houses. 1t is possible to talk
with pretty much everybody at his or
her home. The companies are evil
IDENTIFY endeavoring to boom that
branch of their business, because they
are advertising extensively. The
other day st. Louis paper had a big
display ad at the top of which was a
picture of an attractive young lady
telephoning and represented as say
ing: rs that you, Harry?" The text
beneath 1t includes this statement:
ut is well-known fact that the girl
who has a telephone is the girl who
has the most friends and consequently
has the best time"
This appeal to the young people is
adroit and doubtless will serve to
make the st. Louis exchange bigger
and buster. The parents who have
manageable daughters will do well
to consider this ingenious contrivance
and modern aid to matrimony. 1t is
something of a bother for a young
man to call or even to write a note
asking the young lady to go to the the
alter, go for walk or drive or ride
TO the park. but If he can transmit the
message by telephone II is an easy
way of making an appointment.
Many delicious message is tele
phoned these days and there is reason
to believe the statement made by the
st. Louis company. 1t applies, of
course. with equal force in every
American city. The young ladies for
whom life of single blessedness has
no charms are not exactly buying a
lottery when they hire phone. They
can get much pleasure and comfort
out of it as they go along, for 1t is a
constant contributor to convenience.
1t is worth the price, with the enhanc-
ed matrimonial possibility thrown in
as an extra inducement.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-06-22
AFTER DEATH
BY FANNY PARNELL

S
~GSAZ - behold thy
fEY/SN Shall behold thy glory?
MAXIEn shall darkness close around theni
GNS13 Fret the sun-blaz breaks
WiWAN for thee their queeny circle.
V&WM As a sister hail thee
SNSSHKM be
- AGs3Em bewai thee?
q ~ lie that only loved thy praises,
all me tribute bring thee?
the mouth thee thy squaor
poets shall sing thee?
the harping and the shoutngs
thy returnngi
hea moudered,
And gravedamps should chill my bosoms burning
III, victorious! | should hear them
lie and the
And my hearts houdt toss shroud and
As a
urn the cere-cloths round
should borrow
brothers. have also
Loved e loneliness and sorrow.
e me the ubiant procession;
Ietm
Thenc | the shamrocks,
Now mi eyes her gory!"
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-20
SHOT A WHITE WHALE.
Entered English Salmon Net and Was
Shot by Fisherman.

A correspondent of the London
Daily Graphic says: A specimen Of
that somewhat rare cetacean, the
tered a salmon net recently at Naburn,
near York, in the river Ouse, some
thirty-five miles or so from the sea.
1t made short work of the salmon
net, but one of the fishermen loaded a
gun and fired at the unfortunate
whale. On the following day it was
found stranded in shallow water at
Cawood, not far from Selby. 1t was
then hauled up on to lorry and ex-
hibited round the countryside by its
captors. 1t weighed ten hundred
weight. measured a little over II feet
in length, and the expense of the tail
was feet inches. 1t was beau
tiful creamy white color when l saw 1t
and l propped open it's jaws with
stick. 1t had evidently come up so
far from the sea in pursuit of the
salmon. According to Bell" In the
White Sea it is very common, and
regular fishery is carried on in the
spring and summer at Sofia, near the
mouth of the river Dvina. 1t pos
sesses no dorsal fin, and, like most
members of the family, it is gregari-
Gus, sporting, feeding and migrating
In herds of moderate numbers. Its
skin affords very useful leather, and
it's blubber yields oil of excellent quail
ity. Its flesh is said to be much val
ued in Greenland. In the quaint Ian
guage of Egede, ''It has no bad taste,
and when marinated with vinegar and
salt, it is as we'll tasted as any pork
whatever; the fins also and the tail,
picked or sauced, are very good eat
ing; so that he is very good cheer"
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-20
ENVOI.
olplomatist Was Not Worrying.

A story is told in Paris of diplo
matist who represented a South
American republic few years ago.
There had been so many revolutions
at home that the financiers there had
no time to send him his salary. But
he took this misfortune philosophical
ly sold all the furniture of the lega-
ton except bed, t1ble and some
chairs and occupied one room with his
principal attache, who cooked the
meals. Anyone who called early on
the minister would probably find him
cleaning the boots. What would you
have?" he would say, waving a boot
expressigely. my poor country is in
another crisis and has forgotten MS
again. But when I go back shall
make revolution and appoint myself
president. Then we shall have our
reward for all this self-denial."
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-20
Worried by False Teeth.

Sheikh Mahommed ALI Omar Or.
head Of the Genilab Arabs. who has
arrived at Khartum, has been pre-
sented by the sirdar with a complete
set OF teeth. He is extremely proud
Of them and hopes to amaze the rest
of his tribe when he arrives home.
His only misgiving is the effect on his
inside. h4e expressed his fears In
this way; God gave me teeth and
took them away when grew old. He
knows best. Now man has put new
ones in. Can the doctor of the teeth
tell me what is good for my inside?"
Brooklyn Eagle.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-20
Medieval Ideas Of Women.

John Nevisan, who died in Turin in
1910, stated the medieval notion of
women in his "Sylva Nuptials," when
after remarking that the Author of
Good had made women entirely with
the exception of her head, he added
briefly: "Permisit Deus illud facere
daemonio' Good let the devil make
that'O. In the same century Jean
Raulin preached that man, composed
of clay, is silent and ponderous; but
woman gives evidence of her osseous
origin by the rattle she keeps up" 1t
was another Frenchman, Henrion. the
orientalist, who was gracious enough
to allow woman the supremacy in one
respect at least With minute accur-
acy he fixes the height of Noah at 103
feet, of Moses at 13 feet, Of Hercules
at 10 feet, of Alexander the Great and
julius Caesar at and 5 feet, respect
ively-and of Eve at 11S feet 9.75
inches.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-20
EAsrERN vialroRa !

You are welcome to Colorado. But
why stop here when there IL a new
short line of railroad open through to
the Pacific Coast. 1t is the San Pedro
Los Angeles G Salt Lake Railroad.
better known as the salt Lake
Route" All Colorado roads lead to
Salt Lake City. and stop-overs are al
lowed in that interesting spot. Pa
latial vestibuled train-the finest from
Utah terminal-leaves Salt Lake
City every evening at $3.50 o'clock.
Every Colorado ticket agent has cou-
pons over this new railroad, and be
sure and see that they read via this
line. Write ]. L. Moore, D. P. A.,
Salt Lake City. for illustrated booklet
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-20
Perhaps II Was True.

He was a doctor witness in an Irish
murder case. and was very anxious
that the court should let him go home
as soon as possible. So he got n friend
Of his to plead in his favor. This
was how The friend did 1t:
1T is this way, your Honor. My
friend. the doctor. has been for three
years looi;ing after two old ladies'. II
you don't let him go home tomorrow
he's afraid the ladies' will get we'll"
And that's why the doctor doesn I
speak to his friend.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-20
Boomerang as Life Saver.

Attention is being devoted to the
boomerang as means Of saving life
at sea. The contrivance is simply a
boomerang to which swivel Is at.
tached TO carry the line without twist.
ing. With It man can instantly
throw strong line $50 feet to 200
feet, and. as the boomerang floats II
will Sustain the cord on the water
and give person on the surface a
chance to catch 1t. and be drawn 10
land or supported until boat ar.
rives. The device requires little skill
tf throw It accurately.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-20
Thoroughly in Keeping.

In the library of the Vatican is a
curious manuscript in the shape of a
treatise UPON dragons, written several
hundred years ago. The script is
twelve inches wide and some three
hundred feet in length, and the curl.
Gus parchment upon which it is writ.
ten is declared by tradition to be the
tanned intestine of one of the ser,
pents written about.
AS the parchment is without seam
1t is clearly the product of some enor.
nous animal, and it is only charitable
to the author to accept the statement
that the parchment is proof positive
that he wrote of actualities, as at.
tested by the evidence adduced.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-20
is ABSOLUTELY PURE
NATURES OWN RESToRATIvEs
IN FAvoRITE PRESCRIPTION.
Or. Pierce Announces tho Ingredients
of the Family Medicines Which
Have Made His Name a Household
Word in the World.

With all the recent talk about patent
medicines and the determined effort in
certain quarters to cast discredit upon
all household remedies which come un-
der that head, the fact remains that
some Of these medicines are so firmly
established in popular favor and con-
fidence. have so proved their worth
and value, that all the denunciations
of bigots cannot destroy the peoples
faith in them.
One of the best known of these rem
edies is DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
tion, a medicine which for years has
been accepted by the people as a STAN
dard preparation for the cure of those
ailments to which women alone are
subject and which has proved to be q
certain cure in nine cases out of ten
and sure relief in the other one.
There is nothing to conceal about
the Favorite Prescription. 1t is an ab-
soutely pure medicine-made of roots
and herbs. Natures own restoratives.
DIR. Pierce is perfectly willing to let
every one know that his Favorite Pre-
scription contains Blue Cohosh (Caulo-
phyllum Thalictroides), Black Cohosh
(Cimicifuga Racemosa), Lady's Slip
per (Cypripedium Pubescens) and
Golden Seal (Hydrastis Canadensis).
Every doctor knows that such pre-
scription is beneficial in the diseases
OF women and when properly COM
pounded is certain to effect cure In
practically all cases when given fair
trial. Hereafter every bottle OF the
Favorite Prescription will plainly tell
of what the medicine is composed.
Thus DR.. Pierce will once more prove
to the world his own confidence in the
remedy which for forty years has
borne his name and which is known all
over the world as n sovereign cure for
those diseases which. unchecked, make
our women old before their time.
There is no alcohol in the Favorite
Prescription. DR.. Pierce never be-
qieved in using alcohol in the prepare
ton of his famous household remedies.
For 1t he substituted chemically pure
glycerine. which has wonderful prop
critics for extracting the medicinal
principles of roots and herbs and barks
and preserving them at their full!
strength. without any deleterious ei.
feet whatever.
Your druggist sells the Favorite
Prescription and also that famous
Alternative and blood purifier, the Gold.
en- Medical Discovery. Write to DR..
Pierce about your case. He is a well.
qualifad physician and viii .rca. your
case as confidential and without
charge for correspondence. Address
him at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical
Institute. Buffalo, N. Y, Of which he Is
Chief Consulting Surgeon.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-20
DOG INCAPABLE OF DECEIT.
Nature Such That He Cannot Hide
His Emotions.

HIS EmOtlOnS.
There is one peculiar thing about
dogs" remarked well known local
fancier and huntsman, "and that is
you never saw one pant and wag his
tail at the same time. A dog is not
capable of double emotion. He can't
growl and wag his tail at the same
time, for it is impossible for him to
be mad at one end and glad at the
other
"If dog is glad to see his master
he will bark and wag his tail. If he
wants to get into the house he will
paw at the door, whine and wag his
tail, but they are all symptoms of one
and the same emotion. But il his
master opens the door he will cease
to show anxiety Immediately by whin-
ing and will show pleasure only by
the wagging of his tail.
"In order to get a mans temper
one must watch his eyes, but for a
dogs you have to watch his tail. The
dog is likewise incapable of deceit.
and hence he is nothing of politician.
He deceives no one, not even his
master. If he is overjoyed every
emotion is indicative of that fact. and
his whole makeup gives ample testi-
mony to 1t. If he is displeased or
angered it is the same way."-Houston
Post.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-20
ENoL.sH TONGUE IN LxAp.
Spoken by 1so,ooo,ooo Of People and Is
Still Gaining Ground.

Still Calming Ground.
The United States are by far the
largest of all the civilized nations ex-
cept Russia, which has 10000 900 in
habitants. The German empire has
56,00o,O00; Austria Hungary, 47,OOO,-
900; Japan, 47OO0,OOO; the United
Kingdom. 100000; France, os,0OO,.
600; Italy, 100000 and Spain, 49,
100000. China has 350. 1000 900, but she
does not count in calculation of this
sort.
Owing to the rapid growth of the
United States the English language is
now spoken by more persons than use
any other civilized tongue. Charles ".
said he spoke German to his horse,
French to men, Italian to women
friends and Spanish to God. In his
days, three and half centuries ago,
Spain was a land on which the sun
never set, England was only small
spot on the map and the English Ian
guage held only minor place in the
civilized tongues. To-day 10000, 900
Of people speak English, 1000, 900
speak German, 10000, 900 employ
Spanish. including the inhabitants of
the Latin American countries. and
40,000,000 speak French.
Moreover, the lead for English is
rapidly lengthening. Nearly two-thirds
Of all the people who speak the Eng
lish tongue are in the United States.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-20
TOOK THE SHEEP BACK.
Collie Dog Evidently Had His own
Conception of Duty.

Conception of Duty.
A story of Scotch collie is cur
rent on the Derbyshire border, says
an English exchange. A farmer in
the Peak district, having purchased
a small flock of sheep in the Low
lands, drove the flock the whole way
from Scotland to his farm in Derby
shire with the aid of collie dog
which was lent to him by the Scotch
farmer from whom he purchased the
sheep. when you get to your home
with the sheep" said the Scotchman.
''let the dog fill his belly; then tell
him to go home" The Derbyshire
man duly arrived at his farm with
the sheep, and was SO pleased with
the collie dog and its performance
that he decided to keep it few days
before sending it back. One day he
was away from home during the whole
of the day, and on returning in the
evening he found that the Scotch col
lie was missing, and also the flock OF
sheep. In a few days tidings came
that the dog had arrived at his Scotch
home and had brought the sheep back
with him.
Gilpin observer., 1905-07-20
Hindoo Bathing Festival.

Says a newspaper published In In.
dia: THE Mahavarni, the great bath.
ing festival of the Hindoos, was OBJ.
served on the night Of the 1st of May.
Immense crowds from all parts of the
country repaired to Hardwar to battle
in the Ganges on the occasion. The
giving away to Brahmans OF rice,
sweets, clothes and utensils on the oc.
casion is considered meritorious. and
the festival must have proved a wind.
fall to the priesuy class. In Lahore
the festival was celebratd in a beft.
ting manner. The road between the
city and the Raw was instinct with
life throughout the night"