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Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

he was considered the most danger.
Gus. But this | learned afterwards.
He began by winning-that should
have taught him caution. How slight
a thing will sometimes change the
course of events. A menial in filling
the glass of my neighbor logged my
elbow. looked up as he mumbled
his excuses, and caught the warning
sent to me by Gil. Then let my
eyes roam casually from face to face.
| read upon them what made me
pull myself together with a jerk and
throw off the spell | had been under;
the spell of a linpid tongue discours.
ing the gay doings of fashionable
world of which / then knew little.
These gay sparks from London, and
especially this old dissolute one would
bleed me; they thought me a novice.
1t was laughable! l knew cards and
dice as | knew my sword. Many
night Gil and | had made of gaming
a pastime. 1t had been his part in
my education, and he had not found
me dullard.
| saw with narrowed eyes the pile
of gold-mine-which my Lord Fell
ton had stacked at his right; | saw
the men for the most part given up
their play to watch n deeper game
cupidity in their eyes waiting anx.
iously their turn at the poor dupe-
and | realized that unknown to my
self | had occupied the center of the
stage. 1t was then when saw the
supercilious looks and widening of
lips, which owners cared not to hide
that the blood of an ancestor who had
once staked his life on throw of
a dice, thrust itself to the front driv.
ing back the more cautious blood OF
the Hadleys. 1t was then that had
proposed the change of dice.
now | must plead that the passion
OF gaming was strong upon me also.
| cared no more for Lord Felton's
daughter Mary than TO. any village
maid. She was no more to me. True,
| had heard of her-who had not? or
her beauty, her conquests, the duels
fought for love of her--and more.
Although she had been In London but
few years she had set all hearts
agog: feminine ones with envy, mas.
c.'tne ones with desire. 1t was said
tn = she possessed all the fascination
or her father without his dissolute.
r2ss-a rare thing In King Charles
court.
When the men recovered from the
momentary CONSERVATION into which
Lord Felton's words had thrown them,
and my lord himself had drained his
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26
Panama Canal Problems.

Discussing Chief Engineer Wallace's
suggestions concerning the construc-
ton OF the Panama canal, the Atlanta
Journal says that ''it appears that the
longer the chief engineer studies the
situation the more physical difficulties
bob up. We have not, in fact, begun
to build as yet. and it may be some
time before we do. We do not yet
know exactly what we are to. build or
where we are to build It. The Ameri
can public must exercise vast deal OF
patience before the first ship goes
through the waterway. But no matter
how long it may take. we want the
best possible route. 1t is better to
spend time and money at the outset.
We have waited more decades than
two for the canal az it is. and If the
first vessel gets through the big ditch
in from fifteen to twenty years, we
imagine that the whole country will be
pretty we'll satisfied"
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

and narrow. The narrow part was
broadened somewhat by many dia-
mond-shaped panes of glass set op-
fire of logs burned. The smoke from
the pipes of the men floated there to
be sucked up by it's red mouth.
Lord FELTON, had only Joined us upon
our reaching the Lodge. Hunting vas
too strenuous an exercise for him,
while feasting and gaming were the
elixir Of his life. He had chosen me,
a stranger, for his partner in the
evenings sport. Why l should have
been so signalized l knew not, unless
it was that the Londoners familiar
with his reputation, and more than
one having good cause, Stunned him,
or, perhaps he had heard that the cof-
fers of the house of Long Haut were
not depleted of their treasures.
At first | had looked at him with
curiosity. He was small as a woman
and as slender. Everything about
him was minute except his wig-an
enormous affair. 1t hung about his
shoulders in many ringlets, and made
his head seem out of all proportion
to his body. His features were clear
cut as cameo. His eyes were of
that cold grey from which all the blue
was washed, but they held you. He
was the dandy and the exquisite. His
ways were caressing and his manner
quite irresistible. He had one pecu-
liarity. While his face never lacked
repose as though he habitually
masked his thoughts lest you read
them, in his fingers he gave them full
vent; his weaknesses were exposed.
Hands small and soft and white
hands with long fiexile fingers-hands
perpetually in motion.
Twas said that he could cheat. ca
jole, or win ones fortune from one
as easily as the turning of a hand
over. and the matter of it was that
one never quite understood how he
had accomplished it, being at the time
so carried away by his destinations.
OF all the dissipated men of the day,
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

men. Some covered and shrank
back; others assumed an Indifference
quite at variance with their previous
agitation Sir Raoul Dwight glowered
back at him. He had dared take their
idol and treat it as clay, and in that
he had dared much.
Recovering from my surprise. | MUIR
INJURED something trlte enough about
being most happy to risk all and more
for the happiness of obtaining the
lady's hand. A menial brought him
quill and an ink horn. He wrote an
acknowledgment elaborately, and
sprinkled 1t with sand. He dallied
doing it. as though he gloated over
the deed, and dared anyone to take
umbrage either at it or him. When
he had the paper to his satisfaction
he placed it in the center of the table.
/ pushed the gold beside II.
The light from innumerable candles
shone down upon the long table black
with age: it passed through the bot
ties filled with liquor. and made
splashes of red upon the dark grain
of the wood; 1t played upon the gold
that scintillated and sparkled like the
Hpnt In n woman eye.
The hunting feast was long over.
The board had been cleared. and the
men grouped about 1t were in charac-
terstic attitudes, gaming. 1t was the
usual ending to a days sport. Gil
and myself had ridden over from Long
Haut for the hunt at the bidding of
Master Arnold, and as was expected,
we stayed for the gaming. Not that
expectations or contumelious lips
would have held us. had we not been
as fond of game of chance as any
one of the gay bloods from London
town who made UP the party.
1t hau been day of rare sport.
Time had not been wasted in our de-
sire to kill, and as a result many deer
and boars lay low that yesterday
bounded through the forest. All
showed upon their person how furi-
ously they had come Jowl against
earth's bushes, brambles and dirt.
One fellow sat with broken arm in n
cling dicing with his left hand. while
Harcourt Nym had his coat on with
the wrong side faced out. Whether to
keep 1t from soilure (there was no
need). or to propitiate that Janus
faced damsel Fortune (there was
great need). no one knew. but him
eelf. Othore had turned the lace hack
from their hands, and here and there
a wig lay tossed off in the heat and
excitement OF the game.
The room where we sat was long
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26
japanese HOSPITALS,

All Japan Is now a hospital, but the
city whittier the wounded are borne In
the greatest numbers is Osaka, which
with its belching chimneys and busy
manufacturing and commercial life,
has been called the Japanese Chicago.
Here are five great hospitals and in
them are at present 10000 wounded
soldiers and sailors.
A Japanese poet, Yone Noguchi,
writing from Osaka, relates many thrill
Ling stories of deeds of heroism and
self-sacrif1ce performed by brave men
now lying crippled and wounded in the
Osaka hospitals. Some of these will
go out into the world wrecks of their
former selves; for many, the life-tide
is ebbing fast. but from not single
one Of them, even in the midst OF
the most poignant sufferings, is there
heard a murmer or regret for the
sacrifice they have made for Emperor
and fatherland.
Everything is done to cast some
1ightne ess around their shadowed lot.
Sympathetic men and women bring
them loving offerings. and school chill
dren gather around them to sing songs
of cheer and fervent patriotism.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26
IS YEARS OF TORTURE.
itching and Painful Sores Covered
Head and Body-cured in Week
BY Cuticura.

For fifteen years my scalp and
forehead was one mass of scabs, and
my body was covered with sores.
Words cannot express how l suffered
from the itching and pain. had Civ
en- up hope whon a friend told me to
get Cuticura. After bathing with
Cuticura Soap and applying Curti-
cura Ointment for three days, my
head was as clear as ever, and to my
surprise and joy, one cake of soap and
one box of ointment made a complete
cure in one week. (signed) H. B.
Franklin, III Washington ST., Ale
gheny, Pa"
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26
CHAPTER I.
! Win What I Care Not For.

"An' it please you, Lord Felton,"
said l. Ito vary the sameness of
things-all pleasurable excitement
being with you and your friends
suppose we change the dice?"
DO you mean to imply?" he began.
Il imply nothing but what you wish
implied" l interrupted II have still
small estate in Essex county-why
not add that, also, to your winnings?"
And l pointed to the gold stacked at
his elbow.
"As you will" he replied, with a
shrug of the shoulders which set his
long wig a-bobbing.
Gill; l called to my man, who
leaned across the board opposite us,
throw me the dice you have"
Lord FELTON, was as tenacious as
miser, and fought for each piece of
gold. for now the conditions were re-
versed, as l supposed they would be
upon the change of dice, yet he would
not. could not, stop; the gambling
fever gripped him hard. | won and
won until there seemed nothing else
to win. Nothing else?" said l. MY
Lord FELTON, had many resources.
Il will stake the hand of Lady Mary
FELTON, against all" he Kissed, as he
flung his hand cut upon the table,
while his fingers twitched. The all
Indicated was the wealth worth less
er kings realm piled before me.
His words produced momentary
hush of astonishment even among his
followers. A hat belonging to some
one was pushed from the table The
brooch fastening its plume struck the
floor with slight noise, but it sound
ed as loud to our strained ears as an
explosion. We started, though they
who knew him ought to have been sur
prised at nothing he might either say
or do.
You will not say it is too little?"
he said. Then his eyes like a basi-
lisk's swept the lowering faces of the
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

Every housekeeper should know
that II they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time, because 1t
never sticks to the iron. but because
each package contains 16 Ozone full
pound-while all other Cold Water
Starches are put up in A.pound pack
ages. and the price is the same. 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch is free from all injurious chem
icals. II your grocer tries to sell you
a l2-oz. package it is because he has
stock ON hand which he wishes to
dispose of before he puts in Defiance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package in large let
ters and figures "16 ozs." Demand De-
faRce and save much time and money
and the annoyance of the iron stick
ing. Defiance never sticks.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26
TWO MOST CURIOUS LAKES.
One in Asia Has Water Of Rose Color,
Another is of Pitch

Another is OF Pitch.
In central Asia. near the Caspian
sea. is lake of beautiful rose color,
while the banks are covered with salt
crystals as white as snow. From the
waters of this lake there arises a
howerlike odor. The color and the
odor are supposed to be caused by
vegetable matter in the depths.
One of the most singular lakes in
the world is the celebrated Pitch lake
of the island of Trinidad. This lake
spreads over an area of ninety-nine
acres and its surface Is composed OF
one great floating mass Of asphaltum,
scanned with veins OF clear water.
There is similar lake in Venezuela
The Pitch lake is hideous place as
far as smells are concerned, for the
air all about 1t Is heavy with noxious
vapors. and from the center of the
lake gushes n fountain Of liquid as.
phaltum. in which there float and
break bubbles containing most hor-
rible gases.
The workmen go out on the surface
of this lake and cut great slabs of as.
phaltum. which are carried away. But
the next morning the hole they left is
filed up again with the pitch which
has risen during the night. so that the
supply seems to be inexhaustible.
This curious lake was discovered by
Sir Waiter Raleigh when he landed in
tt lnidad in 1896 on his way to the
mouth OF the Orinoco in search of El
Dorado.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compou

1t will entirely the
Womb
velopment.
dbackach
relieved
isas water.
and eleftalone" feeling
Dizziness Faintne
and These of Female Weakness de-
and ackahe either the Vegetable Compound
Those refuse
thousand
everywhere. Refuse all
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26
A Rara Good Thing.

"Am using ALIENS FOOT-EASE, and
can truly say would not have been without
1t so long, had known the relief it would
give my aching feet. think it a rare good
thing for anyone having sore or tired feet
Mrs. Matilda Holtwert. Providence, r. L"
Sold BY all Druggists, 25c. ask today.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26
NAM chndr,n A.. stcsiy.

Mother Gray Sweet Powders Tor ChiIdf0ns
used by Mother Gray, nurse In Children's
Home, New York, cure feverishness, Head
ache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Dis
orders, Break up Colds and Destroy Worms.
At all Druggists ,25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26
Insist on Getting It.

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starcl.. This is because ths1
have a stock on hand Of other brands
containing only IL OF in a pacAage.
which they won't be able to sell first.
because Defiance contains IL OF. for
the same money.
Do you want 16 OF. instead Of IL OF.
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

Are the American people growing
shorter?" asks the Medical Record.
Really, some of us couldn't be any
shorter.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26
More Flexible and Lastlno,

won't shake out or blow out; by using
Defiance Starch you obtain better re-
suits than possible with any other
brand and one-third more for same
money!.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

why. Nellie" said mother to her
small daughter, you never saw me act
naughty as you have been acting. OF
much of a lady to notice such things.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

You never hear any enc complain
about Defiance Starch" There is none
to equal 1t In quality and quantity IS
ounces. 10 cents. Try 1t now and save
your money.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

Piso S Cure is the best medicine used
for all affections of the throat and lungs.-WM.
o. ESDsLEY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

Young doctors leaving college get
their titles by degrees, but they must
have patience in order to become
wealthy.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

Small Harold, after Skiing up the
new baby. said: We'll. that Kid hasn't
got any hair to comb. but he's got an
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

You can't be popular without occa-
sionally laughing at few moss grown
jokes.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26
Bars Cruelty to Animals.

King Frederick Augustus of Saxony,
on his escersion to the throne. pro-
claimed an amnesty for all minor Of.
lenses e. eept that Of cruelty to ami.
mails.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

do you think Bangs ever fooled his
married her"
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

1t takes n lot oil cold casn to keep ou
stoves coaled.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

DIR. David Kenne''y's Favorito Remedy is
adapted to both aud all Cures kdn., aud
Liver complaint, aud puries the blood q all druggists
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

Truth is all right in it's way. but nat
terry is often more satisfactory.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

FREQUENTLY a girls good looks arr
responsible for her lack OF good man
mars
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug.
gists refund the money II 1t fails To cure. L. W.
Groves signature Is on each box 25c
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26
TEA
Give a very naughty boy a
dainty cup of fine tea, and see
his face change gradually!

Two-thirds of the dignity we encoun-
ter in our daily walks is merely bluff.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

The man who courts trouble general
ly marries 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26
TEA

There is better tea than
you suspect; and yours is
probably worse than you sus-
pect.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

F.. When man shines in society lie sell
dom shines In business.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

Money talks. but that of miser
doesn't make extravagant speeches
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

No other female medicine
un
No
hosts as has
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26

Whatsoever the foolish farmer sows,
that shall the bunko man reap.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-26
TEA
There are fewer nerves in
the tea-drinking countries.
Imagine a nervous Dutch
TEA
woman !

Your grocer returns your money II you don't
like schiiing's Best.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-15
SEEKING ANNEXATION.

Now the Isle of Pines separate from small nation
and tie TO big An open letter has been the
president OF the United States explaining that the
island are anxious to oro form of government
the United States The writer says people purchased homes
after the Treaty OF Paris concluded believing
United States territory and that they
disturbances that may follow the coming Cuban elections
That the request made by the inhabitants Pines can
be taken oca cognzance of very improbable duty to Cuba
has been well performed thus far should take nv her
territory now impossible Perhaps the inhabitants the island
are DIT nervous and after the Cubans have expressed their will at
the ballot box their perturbation camed It NAV NOT me a
easy to secure u expression at the polls the people Of Cuba
as Is here but the result will be submitted to vho bobd
unless the Cuban wish prove their od-m enemies and m
true prophets Dispatches received since the letter
IS dated Nov I4h 70 the public that the residents
OF the Isle OF Pines have elected secretary treasurer dele
gate congress chief justice and sheriff This is a mods, rh
Of officials with which to territorial government The ~
movement will not be long lived however unless there are more
officers appointed OF under svsten, -
might establish would officers Il ma,
be that the men who zeaous desire become citizens Of the
United States have exalted opinions Of political virtues but at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-15
A SIGNIFICANT DEFEAT.

The significance Senator Gornans negro dis
fansng amendment Maryland election the more
applauded by the people of the country the
Germans attack made the right citizenship
prompted by desire partisan advantage by
meods There shadow crusade
which though contemplate in conception gavey dangerous
in its possibilities of mischief But it didn't succeed because
the good and honest spirit of Maryland
prevented such unfortunate cons1mmation
Senator German when attempted the negroes
was playing the familiar game of peanut politics. negroes
Maryland of fact only quarter the popu
aton and relatively the whites their number steadily
ing No sensible Democrat feared negro domination
prominent members of the Democratic party Maryland exposed
the hypocrisy OF Gomans that white government the
state was in danger of being oveown by the coored
Governor Wared Senator Raynor other prominent
Gratis have stated that Gonan purpose attempting the
adoption OF his dsfrancsng amendment proong power
of his political machine Had the approved would
have enabled Gormans registration officials only nuy the
vote entirely but dranchse thousands
citizens who betrayed disposition hostile machine
The German played transparenty dishonest that
defeated by the the player depended upon
Sefrespecng Democrats Maryland endorse scheme
that would their party characters
loyal American citizens
Several weeks before the election held announced
that his amendment should be ratified retire
from politics the end of his senator
but he added that rejected he would as
long he could This plain bbe held get
rid of him but It failed to work in the way desired
Gorman amendment rpudaed and there cheering in
dcons of the intention Of the people Maryland repudiate
German when they given opportunity with him
directly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-15
SUCCESS
OF BAZAAR
ASSURED

Tonight will be mayors night at the
big bazaar being held I'm Infantry hall
In the interests OF tho odd Fellows home
In East Providence. Mayor Reynolds
will bo present. and will make a brief
address. Gov. Utter will also attend the
bazaar and address those present.
The odd Fellows from all over this state
and nearby towns In Massachusetts, are
taking a great interest In the movement
This interest seems 10 be OF a decidedly
practical nature, for they are supporting
tho bazaar with their attendance and
liberal patronage
Many expressions OF admiration for the
elegant decorations and excellent attrac-
tions, as well as the happy arrangement
OF tho various booths.
Amity lodge. /. .. o. f, and Celestia
Rebekah lodge OF Warren and Dorothy
Brown Rebekah lodge OF Swansea were
the special guests last evening. The
three lodges came In "A body. Dorathy
Brown Rebekah lodge has the distinction
of being the only Rebekah lodge In the
country which owns its own building.
The dancing has proved a popular feat
ure OF the bazaar, and that part OF tho
floor devoted 10 Il was crowdSd with
couples all last evening. The success OF
the AFFAIR is already assured, tho hearty
support given the committee In It's un-
firing and energetic conduct OF the big
fair. having already proved sufficient To
insure a handsome surplus 20 be added 10
the fund for the endowment OF tho nome.
one thing which shows the interest felt
by members OF the order In the lage sale
OF souvenir postal cards bearing picture
OF the homo. The booths whore these
are sold have done a land office business
from the start
Considerable interest is also manifested
I'm a handsome Past Grands collar TO be
awarded by popular vote. Past Grand
Masters Sumner Mowry Of Peace dale, ID.
+. Sherwood of Westminster lodge, ana
j. n. Smith OF Manufacturers lodge
seem 10 have about an even start for the
prize.
The restaurant Is proving popular fea-
ture for business men who desire TO at
tend They go from business direct 10
the hall, where supper Is served without
the inconvenience OF going home Tor II
and then returning down town