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Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
PROUD FATHERS FIRST ONE

The pleasant looking young conduc-
tor jumped off the car with alacrity
and helped the matronly woman with
the baby and folding go-cart to a seat.
The woman thanked him with effu-
sion. 'I'm afraid that carts going to
be in your way" she said.
Not at all, ma'am," replied the con.
ductor, eying the cart with some in
terest. "Tbem's mighty handy" he
remarked.
Il should say they was," said the
woman. adjusting her infants hood
and removing some traces of recent
cooky from its mouth with her hand
kerchief. "My land! don't know
how I'd get along without this"
I'm family man myself" said the
conductor with some pride.
Then you ought to know how a
womans tied to baby. Wherever
she goes the baby's got to go to-"
That's what" said the conductor,
touching the baby under the chin.
But they're great comfort as well
as care. I've raised four of EN- an
Id be kind O. lost without baby"
81 would myself" said the conduc
tor. 1T sounds good 10 hear 'em a
yellin' out. Seems like home, don't
it?"
You're different from most of the
men if you like it," said the woman.
My husband likes his children. but he
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02

Hearing how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound had saved other women from
serious operations decided to try it, and in
less than four months l was entirely cured;
and words fail to express my thankfulness."
Miss Margret Merkley of 275 ID
Street, Milwaukee, Wis, writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
"Loss of strength, extreme nervousness,
severe shooting pains through the pelvic
organs, cramps, bearing down pains, and
extreme irritation compelled me to seek
medical advice. The doctor after making
an examination, said that / had ovarian trou-
BILE and liberation, and advised an operation
as my only hope. To this strongly objected
and decided as last resort to try Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
To my surprise the liberation healed, all
the bad symptoms disappeared. and am once
more strong, vigorous and well; and | can
not express my thanks for what it has done
for me-
Ovarian and womb troubles are
steadily on the increase among women
and before submitting to an opera
tion every woman should try Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. and
write Mrs. P.lkham at Lynn, Mass.
for advice
For thirty years Lydia f. Pinkham'a
Vegetable Compound has been curing
the worst forms of female complaints,
all ovarian troubles, inflammation. ul.
ceration, falling and displacement Of
the womb, leucorrhGa, irregularities,
indigestion and nervous prostration.
Any woman who could read the MANY
grateful letters on file in Mrs. Pink.
hams Office would be convinced of the
efficiency of her advice and Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
an Best Understands q Woman's llls,
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
GOOD INFLUENCE ON WORKERS.
Makers of Dainty Lace Grow to Ap.
preciate the Beautiful.

Cushioned lace influences dainty
workers. Speaking of Buckingham
shire lace recently has brought to
hand this interesting item. that the
influence of lace making and its tra-
ditions are noticeable in the quiet vii
lagos of Winslow and Nash, for there
perfect cleanliness reigns. The hand
of the Winslow cottage woman would.
it is said be the delight of the mani
curist. Artistic discernment. too, is
shown by the pride in bobbins that a
lover who is now grandfather cared
for his lass so many years ago. These
bobblnS cannot be bought, nor can
the curious old furniture that is seen
in the humble village homes. For
these village folk have been bred to
see the beauty of form and to note
its growth in the lovely weavings of
the bobbins. The making of lace
brings its own esthetic education
Boston Herald.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
Congressman Gardner's Escare.

Congressman A. p. Gardner of Mas.
sachusetts tells the following story
1t was at a little shooting party,
which was attended by some of the
elite of that vicinity, and more than
one Of the party felt IA trihe nervous
about certain young Englishman. as
he and his gun seemed strangers.
Nothing occurred. however, until
Mr.. Gardner felt something poking
him in the side as he crept along.
Turning quickly, he found the novice
prodding him with the muzzle and
fumbling with the hammers of his
gun.
Hi. Gus" he said. before we get
on to the birds you might just show
me 'ow you let these ere triggers
down."
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02

When physician tells a woman, Suf-
fering from ovarian or womb trouble.
that an operation is necessary it. of
course, frightens her.
The very thought Of the operating
table and the knife strikes terror to
her heart. AS one woman expressed
it, when told by her physician that she
must undergo an operation. she felt
that her death knell had sounded.
Our hospitals are full of women
who are there for ovarian or womb
operations!
1t is quite true that these troubles
may reach stage where an operation
is the only resource, but such cases are
much rarer than is generally supposed,
because great many women have
been cured by Lydia f. Pinkham's S
Vegetable Compound after the doctors
had said an operation must be per-
formed. In fact, up to the point where
the knife must be used to secure instant
relief. this medicine is certain to help.
The strongest and most grateful
statements possible to make come from
women who, by taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, have
escaped serious operations.
Margrite Ryan. Treasurer of St. An
drew's Society, Hotel English, Indian
apolis, Ind. writes of her cure as follows:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
" 1 cannot find words to express nv thanks
for the good Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound did me. The doctor said I could
not get well unless had an operation for
ovarian and female troubles i knew l could
not stand the strain Of an operation and made
up my mind l would be an invalid for life.
Ask nrs. Pinkham's Advice-A Wen
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
LAW URGED BY seLF.sEEkERs.
Real Animus of Movement Against
RENE lies OeservedIy PoouIar,

An adroit but plausible scheme by
which it is hoped to prejudice the sale
OF proprietary medicines is the propo-
sitlon to prohibit the sale of any rem
edy which contains poison" unless
each package or bottle is expressly la
beied Poison" Such bills are also
vel! designed to impose upon men who
have no familiarity with the subject
matter, The pretense of protecting
the public health put forth in support
of such bills is generally the merest
subterfuge: and whenever you hear
demand for a law of this kind 1t
originates with those who have
a direct pecuniary interest to serve by
destroying the sale of proprietary rem
edtes.
Some of the best and most widely
used remedies in the world contain
some one ingredient which, If taken
in sufficient quantities. might be poi
sonous. and yet tie preparation as a
whole is not poisonous at all. Opium,
Tor instance, Is used in small quanti-
ties In many of the best cures for
coughs. collie, diarrhea, etc, in tooth
ache drops and in almost all liniments.
To require such medicines to be false
ly labeled poison" would lie merely a
cunning device to alarm the public
and. thus bring about the destruction
OK Lhe sale of those remedies. and in
directly. to compel people to procure
the medicine they want by the more
expensive method of consulting a ply
sician and getting his prescription. In
other words. 4. is an effort to prevent
them from getting cheaply the reme-
dies which they and their fathers be-
fore them have used for many years
Medical exchange.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02

can't stand for it to hear EN- bawl.
ing"
This fellow don't talk yet, does
he?" asked the conductor presently.
MY land, no! He amt but IA
months old yet. o, he says some
things, but not real plain. as you may
say, to talk. His sister. she talked at
IA months, though little CELLS gener.
ally talk sooner'n boys. they say"
Mines a little girl" said the con.
ductor.
i've got three boys and a gen,"
said the woman.
i've sure got to get one O. them
little CARTS" the conductor declared.
Pick 'em up, take 'em anywhere,
can't you? I've seen lots of 'em, but
never paid no particular attention to
'em before. Put 'em on street car
anywhere"
'It amt so easy as it might be-"
said the woman. "All o. the conduc.
tors amt as clever an accommodate
in as you are. There's many of em
won't never offer to help
Il know how it is myself, you see
being a family man
Have you got any?"
Jest the one, but she's a corker"
How Old is she?"
The conductor pulled out his watch
and consulted it carefully. Well" he
said. shes just s hours and SO min.
utes old right now."-Chicago News.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
TALKING TO HOUSEHOLD PETS.
Practice Gives Pleasure and Advances
Understandings.

Animals, like people, are very apt
to be lonely. especially when there
is but one pet in the house. You have
noticed how delighted dog is when
spoken to, and all pets, even rabbits,
mice and goldfish, soon learn to re-
spond when spoken to by their own
ers. A word now and then to a pet
not only gives it pleasure, but teaches
it to understand, and sometimes dogs
and cats learn to understand nearly
everything said to them, and so be.
come more intelligent and companion
able to their owners.
Pets that are kept continually out
of doors or under restraint, being
treated like machines, which must be
fed, exercised and bathed at certain
times, grow dull and uninteresting.
to the wonderment of their owners.
Even goldfish will learn to rise to the
surface of the aquarium when spoken
to by the person who usually cares
for and feeds them.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
True Refinement.

Refinement does not necessarily ac
company the acquisition of wealth, a
fine house. an extensive library and
~ automobile 1t lies rather in the
ioulviduals IS mastery of himself. in.
ability to withstand the temptations
pt life. in being innocent ant lofty in
MS secret thoughts, Every man will
he impure and vicious unless he OBJ
tatus this mastery. His gain in
knowledge, breadth of information
autl view, intimate acquainta1 ace with
men and affairs-all these will avail
him little in the final struggle with
out that mastery.-Ncx York Times.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
Martyr Gave Name to Swiss Station

st. Maurice in Switzerland is the
name of little station on the railway
that leads up the Rhone valley from
the lake of Geneva. The place gets
its name as follows: Maurice was
the officer second in command of the
Ihebaic legion, which the Emperor
MaXimian marched over the Alps in
A. ID. 3O2 to quell a rising in Gaul
At Octodurum (Martigny) the legion
every man CT which was a Christian
was ordered TO sacrifice TO the Roman
gods for the success of the expedition
Headed by Maurice, they refused
marched off to Agaunum (St. Maur
ice), and there were twice decimated
20 enforce submission. But they still
refused, and finally the remainder
were surrounded and cut down by the
rest of the army.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
Omaha, Nebr., Oct. 2s.-lt is 70.

Omaha. Nebr, Oct. 26.-lt IL 70.
Ported from Casper, Wyo., that sales
of town lots for the new town Of Sho-
shone, located at the edge OF the
Wind River Reservation on the new
line of The Chicago & Northwestern
Railway across the state from Cas-
per, have been unprecedented.
Bidding for town lots runs high and
. large number have been disposed OF
within a short time. Buyers evident.
ly figure on the growth of the city
here when the Indian Reservation II
thrown open to settlement next June.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02

For years I
was run down.
W Q q X, l q nj Q
and sore. The
kidney secre-
tions were too
frequent. Then
dropsy pulled
up my ankles
until t h 9 y
wera . sisnt
to behold. Doc
tors gave re
up, but l be-
q q n n al n q
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02

TO the housewife who has not yet
become acquainted with the new things
of everyday use in the market and
who Is reasonably satisfied with the
old. we would suggest that a trial OF
Defiance Cold Water Starch be made
at once. Not alone because 1t Is guar
anteed by the manufacturers to be su-
perior to any other brand. but because
each 10c package contains 16 ozs..
while all the other kinds contain but
IL ozs. It is safe to say that the lady
who once uses Defiance Starch will use
no other. Quality and quantity must
win.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02

Doan's Kidney Pills, and the remedy
cured me SO that l have been we'll
ever since. and have had fine baby,
the first in five that was not prema-
turely born"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
TEA

Is there anything good that
isn't advanced by good tea?
Is there anything bad that
isn't kept down by good tea?
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
Latest Type of Wifc.

Type after type OF wifely eccentric.
ity races across the horizon, says a
writer. At the present moment the
Intelligent wife threatens 10 exceed
theih in permanency and Importance.
Two things, it seems. she has been
scot to teach us-that it is .lossible TO
40 justice at once I, ones husband
and ones intellect; that it is pra ctica
bic to have famil, and still remain
interesting, She dahbles in all the
erfi' and half the sciences and is al.
ways ready to go ont to tea
The average man is more willing to
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
ECZEMA FOR TWO YEARS.
Little Girl's Awful Suffering With Ter
rible Skin Humor-sleepiess
Nights for Mother-speedy
Cure by Cuticura.

my little girl had been suffering
tor two years from eczema, and dur.
Ing that time could not get a nights
sleep, as her ailment was very severe.
I had tried SO many remedies. deriv-
Ing no beneft, I had given up all hope.
But as a last resort was persuaded
20 try Cuticura. and ono box of the
Ointment and two bottles Of the Re-
solvent. together with the Soap, ef-
tected permanent cure.-Mrs. l. b.
Jones. Addington. Ind. T."
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
Age Standard.

There is only one fair standard by
which mans work can be measured,
and that is what he can do. Neither
age nor youth can count against the
man that does things.-Pueblo Chief
tain
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
Here Is Relief for Woman.

Mother Gray, nurse In New York, dis.
covered a pleasant herb remedy for women's
Ills called AUSTRALlAN-LEAF. 1t Is the
only certain monthly regulator. Cures
female weaknesses, Backache, Kidney and
Urinary troubles. AT all Druggists or by
mail 80 cts. Sample mailed FREE. Address,
The Mother Gray Co., LeIioy, n. Y.
The success of other people is
purely a matter of luck
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02

Why do YOU select family doctor
who lives so far from your home?" IF
any OF my family are taken sick /
want them to have a chance to recover
before the doctor gets there"
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
sUFFERlNcs UNTOLD.

A Kansas City Woman's Terrible Ex.
perlence with Kidney sloknoss.
Mrs. Mary Cogin. goth st. and Cleve-
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02

Try me Just once and am sure to
come again. Defiance Starch.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02

The things that go by contraries are
those that come TO naugnt.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02

II sincerely hope your football team
isn't brutal" Not sufficiently brutal to
win"
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02

The less experience q man has the
easier 1t is for him to fall in love.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02

Sam Johnson-'Rastus Skinbone done
bin a-talkin' a powerful lot bout how
he's a-raisin chickens. 'Liphalet Snow
-Sho! He doan' mean 'raisin';" he
means "liftin'."
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
Go by the book.

Write for our knowledge Book, A. schiiling =
Company, San Francisco.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02

How do you like your new cook
book" Fine. Lots of stirring events
In it,
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02

Nine out of ten men who have their
Orice are not worth buying.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
TEA

There is such a thing in the
world as tea-toper, slave of
the cup; one can hardly
imagine it.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
TEA

Good tea is better than
poor coffee, and costs less
money.
Go by the book.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02

Your grocer returns your money If you don't like
schlilr .<s Bes'
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02

The average man is more willing to
lend his ear than to lend a hand.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-02
TEA

There's = difference in ad-
vertisements.
Also in tea.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-29

Of Oklahoma and Indian Territory.
Difference of opinion does exist as to
whether the two territories should be
admitted as one state or whether
they should be admitted as separate
states, but on the main proposition
the preparedness Of these two terri
tories for statehood-there is little
dissenting opinion. In fact, the pre-
Yailing view is that statehood has
already been too long delayed in the
case Of Oklahoma and Indian Terri,
tory. 1t is almost disgraceful, we'll
informed public men are saying, that
these two progressive territories
should be held back simply because
of disagreement as to whether those
unprcpared territories, Arizona and
New Mexico, should be admitted. 1t
is high time, many men declare, for
congress to cut loose from the Art
zona and New MexicoS oposition, no
matter what form 1t may take, and
admit Oklahoma and Indian Territory.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-29
WggA4TA STRIKE COST.
Chicago Obliged to Divert Money
Needed For improvements Into
Payments For Police Service.

1t will never be known definitely
| Just what the recent strike OF the
teamsters cost the people OF Chicago
That the total would run we'll into
the millions, however, is a conserva-
tive estimate, judging from the single
item of the expense to the municipal
ity for extra police protection.
Some time ago it was discovered
that the city could add 100000 to
its bonded debt. and the people au-
thorized an issue Of bonds to this
amount for specific public improve
ments. The end OF the teamsters' strike
found 100000 Of these bonds still
unsold and an emergency strike debt
OF some s365,000. To pay this bill the
council has retired the 100000 of
bonds and ordered their reissue In such
form that they may be used for general
corporate purposes.
Thus $685., 000--or the estimated
cost Of lowering the two river tun-
nels-goes to pay extra policemen for
defending the lives Of citizens and pro-
tecting their property while a supine
city administration practically gave
license to the striking teamsters to
make the ordinary business Of peace
Ia SAe2NCAS AhAA VA III AhSAA 0h0 AoA-
ard.
Money that the people intended to
go into sorely needed permanent Inn
provements has been diverted to meet |
The cost Of lawlessness that never
should have gone to the extent It did.
The cost Of this one strike is the
b365,000 the city pays for extra police
service plus what the county has to
Boy for special deputy sheriffs, plus
he loss to merchants, railways. man.
ETC., in business; plus lost
wages to the strikers, plus a dozen
,ther items that 1t would be difficult
o enumerate. And this only en-
races money cost. 1t takes no ac-
,ount of inconvenience to citizens, Of
assaults On citizens, Of the killing Of
itizens.
1t Is a tremendously expensive thing
0 fight labor war in great city.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-29

is published in THESE columns, com
ments upon these two land laws.
The Communication clause originally
provided that after eight months Of
residence on q homestead claim a
man could Commute By paying to
the government $125 an acre and get
immediate title to his land After a
number Of years Of operation It was
conceded that this clause mad opened
the door for much land requirement
without settlement, and amid great
blare Of trumpets. Congress. IN a
spasm OF virtue, extended the time to
fourteen months. What has been the
result OF this amendment? The OPP
ponenfs o. the repeal OF the commute,
ton clause have presented specific
reasons why this law should not be
touched: that the entryman needs to
'prove up and get title 10 his land
so that he can mortgage his property
and with the money buy groceries,
tools, etc, with which 20 work his
farm. which may sound well. but the
fact eeema to remain that the great
bulk Of the c0gnsut0e homasteads nre
not TO-DAY Ass1sa
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-29

There is a class Of people who have
apparently lost sight of the fact that
the federal land laws, from the home.
stead law down, and even before the
homestead law. were enacted for the
purpose Of fostering the making Of
homes for the nation; they seem to
think, and It must be confessed that
they have successfully put into prAc-
tice their belief that the laws are to
be construed into passing on the title
from the government into private
hands with absolutely no regard 70
homemaking They argue that when
the public domain goes into private
ownership II becomes taxable property
and this helps the country and the
State, and the question is ignored as
to whether men and women go upon
that land and make homes and rear
families.
The following part of the report OF
the Public Lands Commission shows
that the communication clause at pres
ent is a farce and that land can be
entered under it and almost immedi-
ately added to already large individual
holdings. The Commission recon-
mends that the period Of residence
be extended from fourteen months 20
three years and that the residence be
actual and not constructive, as Il is
at present With such a law strictly
enforced the evils of the commuta-
ton clause would be largely obviated.
It is, however, highly improbable that
II man actually resided and inn
proved his homestead for three years
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-29

Visitors to the Chinese Legation al
Washington have often been attracted
to tiny little figure perched at the
head of the grand stairway. 1t Is al
ways there when a dinner party is go
Ing ON or when Sir Chengtung Liang
Cheng, the Chinese Minister, Is giving
a reception. 1t never fails to appear,
and the uninitiated have been heard to
remark In undertone that 1t is q queer
little figure which guards the head Of
the stairway.
However, it is very animated sonne-
body after all, for 1t is no other than
the young daughter of the Minister,
Miss LANG, who, though barred
through the custom of her country and
her youth from taking actual part In
these entertainments, Is, nevertheless,
determined to see as much of them as
she possibly can. Perhaps her father,
the Minister. does not know she is
there and perhaps he does, but nobody
knows. for no mention OF the TACT mas
ever been made to him, and Miss LANG
continues to enjoy these many social
affairs from afar.
This dainty little Chinese maid has
been In this country ever since her fa-
tner was delegated 70 represent hAs
emperor at Washington. She Is Just
seventeen years old, and until she came
to America she did not know what 1t
was to be allowed to 90 out unat-
tended.
Over In China the women never show
their faces on the street. but with the
appointment to Washington OF WI
Ting Dang, former Chinese Minister,
members Of the legation, and especially
the women. were given greater frea-
dom and now they so about With never
thought as to the propriety Of the ex-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-29
&c RoyaI crorn.of England.

Uneasy is the head that wears the
crown" The crown of England Is a
costly toy and is better to look upon
than to wear. Around the circle there
are twenty diamonds, worth $500
each, two large center diamonds, $10,-
600 each; fifty-four smaller ones at the
angle Of the former, $500 each; four
crosses, each composed of twenty-five
diamonds, $4,000; four large dia-
monds at the top of the crosses, $40
900; twelve diamonds contained in the
feur-de-lis, $4,000; eighteen smaller
ones in same, $4,000; pearls, dia-
monds, etc, upon the arches and
crosses, $50,000 also one hundred and
forty-one small diamonds, $4,000;
twenty-six diamonds in the upper
cross, $4,000 and two circles of pearls
about the rim, $4,000. The cost Of
the precious stones alone is nearly
half. million dollars.