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Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
CHANGES In pism., Swamp.

Washington have recently developed
the fact that at present the area Of
the Dismal swamp is slowly sinking,
and Lake Drummond, in its center, is
growing larger. Similar changes have
occurred in the past periods Of eleva.
tion and subsidence gradually sue
ceeding one another. The average ele-
vution above sea level is SO slight
that natural drainage is insufficient
t. remove the rainfall.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory if the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric is
hidden behind paste of varying
thickness, which not only DESTROYS the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trouble
can be entirely overcome by using De-
fiance Starch. as 1t can be applied
much more thinly because of its great
er strength than other makes.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
Marriage az a Discount.

All the conditions of modern life
are such as to discourage men and
women from marrying, and If they do
so to make them discontented. Di-
vorce has rushed from the extreme
of being considered a disgrace which
never should be mentioned to that of
being regarded as standard joke in
the comic papers, a fit subject to be
worked up in stage comedy and hilar-
ously received by large audiences.-N.
Y. Independent.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

The extraordinary popularity Of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch matter of great i'm.
portance. Defiance Starch. being free
from all injurious chemicals, is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as a stiff
ener makes half the usual quantity OF
Starch necessary, with the result Of
perfect finish. equal to that when the
goods were new.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, they reach the dis.
eased portion of the ear. There Is only one way to
cure Deafness and that is by remedies
Deafness fs caused by an inhamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustschian Tube. When this
tube IL innamed you have rumbling sound or I'm
perfect hearing, and when It Is entirely closed Deaf
ness is the result, and unless the aton IAN be
taken out and this tube to its normal cond
ton. hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out of ten are caused by Catarrh which Is nothing
but an indamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of
Deafness tcaused by catarrh) that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
=. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. 15c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

We are known as the largest growers of
Grasses, Clovers, Oats, Barley, Corn, Po-
tatoes and Farm Seeds in America Oper-
ate over 5000 acres.
Our mammoth l48-page catalog is mailed
free to all intending buyers; or send
Sc IN STAMPS
and receive sample of perfect balance ra-
ton grass seed," together with Fodder
Plants, Clover, ETC., ETC., and big Plant
and Seed Catalog free.
John A. Salzer Seed Co., Box w, La
Crosse, Wis.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

BY following the directions, which
are plainly printed on each package Of
Defiance Starch, Mems Collars and
CUFFS can be made just as stiff as de-
sired. with either gloss or domestic
finish. Try It, IL OF. for 10c, sold by
all good grocers.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

With a smooth IRON and Defiance
Starch. you can launder your shirt
waist just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; 1t will have the
proper stiffness and finish. there will
be less wear and tear of the goods
and 1t will be positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
To Explore Greenland Coast.

The duke of Orleans has announced
to his friends at Copenhagen that he
intends to start new expedition next
spring in the ship Belgica to pene.
trate as far as possible along the
northeast coast of Greenland. The
purpose is to join the Danish expedi.
tion. under Mylius Erichsen. which
left last June to explore the same
coast.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
Sweet Amenities.

II hope you won't be disappointed.
dear. for l know everybody thought
George was paying attention to you.
But as n matter of fact. he asked me
last night to marry him."
HE has then carried out his threat.
poor fellow!"
What threat?"
He declared to me the last time
refused him that he would take some
desperate step"
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
Health Of New York City.

Statistics Of the board of health
show that the general death rate in
New York city is decreasing in all
diseases excepting the four groups Of
acute respiratory troubles, cancer,
diseases Of the heart and diseases
of the kidneys.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

curing. l began with Doan's Kidney
Pills, and soon felt better. Keeping
on. l found complete freedom from
kidney trouble. The cure has been
permanent. l owe my good health to
Doan's Kidney Pills"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
RevoI. AoaIne+ TRADING STAMINA.

mo more trading stamps" is the
slogan of a campaign which English
grocerymen are carrying on. One of
them, whose shop is in East London,
says: There is not a small grocer in
England who earns Is per cent on his
capital. Ten per cent is average profit
and the cost of trading stamps leaves
him only about 6A per cent.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

says: For twelve
or fifteen years I
was suffering fire.
quent attacks Of
pain in the back
and kidneys that
lasted for three
weeks at q time. I
would be unable to
turn in bed. The
urine was in a
terrible condition.
at times a COM
Dlete StOppage Oc.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
Disease and Injustice.

The sin which Is termed dishonesty
Is the same evil as that which Is
called disease in living bodies OF
blight In the seasons; and in cities
and governments has another name,
which 10 injustice.-Plato.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
still Behind the Tjre..

New York city transportation 70.
cilit'es are as inadequate as they were
before the subways were built, al.
though these underground highways
carried 100000 passengers In 1905.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
Sweeps curIous Find.

An Atherlngton (Eng.) sweep,
named Joshua Folland, was sweeping
the chimney Of a house which had
been unoccupied for some little time
at High Beckington. when, to his
great surprise. he swept down seven
full-grown, live wild rabbits, which he
bagged.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
Now an Elephant Farm.

The latest addition to the list Of
freak farms" is an elephant farm.
which, it is claimed, will be estab-
lished near Pasadena. Cal. The plans
are for maintaining a herd OF 800
animals.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

Defiance Starch Is the latest inven-
ton in that line and an improvement
on all other makes; it is more eco
nomical, does better work, takes less
time. Get it from any grocer.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

Hath any wronged thee? Be brave
iy revenged; slight 1t. and the works
begun: forgive It. and tbs finished. He
is below himself that is not above an
injury.-Quarles.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

Garfield Tea Guaranteed under the
Pure Food and Drug Law regulates n
sluggish liver, overcomes constipation, pu-
rifles the blood and eradicates disease. 1t
is made of Herbs.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
Every noble activity makes room
for itself.-Emerson.

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES, are fast
to light and washing and color more goods
than others. l0c per package.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

For 'exibilIty, smooth finish, stifY-
ness and durability. Defiance Starch
has no eaual--10c for 16 o..
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

1t takes clever man to pick up An
umbrella and walk OF with It Just a.
v II belonged to him.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

Defiance Starch-Never sticks to the
iron-no blotches-no blisters. makes
ironing easy and does not injure the
goods.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens tho gums reduces IN.
nammation. allays pain, cures wind collie 25c bottle
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

The man who Is on pleasure bent Is
apt to find himself broke in due time.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

It's just as easy to be pleasant as
otherwise 1t pays better
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

Men who make the most money get
others TO make II for them.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
Material for Citizens.

On an average 29S alien children un-
der IA years old arrive in New York
city each day.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

II all a mans real wants are graft
fied he has no excuse for being un
happy.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

Fate is female who gives men the
laugh for believing her.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

1t takes hair tonic manufacturer
to pull the wool over the eyes Of 4
bald-headed man.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
Record Of Forty Years.

Record Of Forty Years.
Rev. Edward Everett Hale has been
attending White House receptions
since 1862. On the latest occasion he
presented one Of his grandchildren.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
AWFUL ATTACKS OF PAIN.
A Most Dreadful Case Of Kidney
Trouble and How It Was Cured.

Thomas N. Mccullough, 321 South
Weber St, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
PILES CURED IN q T(

PILES CURED IN TO IL DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case
of Itching. blind, Bleeding Protruding Piles n
to IL days or money refunded. 69c.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
Clover & Grass Seeds.

Everybody loves lots and lots of Glover
Grasses for hogs, COWS, sheep and swine.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31

To CURE A COLD w ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BiiOMU1 Q zine Tablcts Drug.
Hinis refund nvnev " II IS to cure. r. W
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-31
Important to Mothers.

Important TO motnopSs
Examine carefully every bottle OF CASTOR1A.
a safe and sure remedy for infants and children.
and see that u
The Glenwood post., 1907-06-29

the shore, and as he emerged at the
shore Joe shot him. 1t proved to be
big dog wolf. but it was shedding
and the fur was no good .-Meeker Re.
view.
The arrival of two more democrats
in the valley Tuesday caused an ex-
pansive smile to spread over the hand.
some face Of our able and popular dis
trict attorney. To make an explana-
tory explanation more explicit will
say in brief that on the day and year
aforesaid pair of fine healthy and
handsome (of course) twins-a boy
and girl arrived at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs James G. Gentry.
DR.. French reports a II we'll. .-Meeker
Herald.
Good headway is being made by the
Eagle Lumber company on its tram
way up Peterson gulch. The tramway
is for the purpose of transporting logs
from the woods to the sawmill which
will be located in Eagle River canon.
When completed it will be LOO feet
long and will be operated by gravity
similar to ore trans from the mines.
Much of the machinery and the brick
for casing in the boiler are on the
ground. In thirty days more it is
expected that the plant VIII be about
ready for business. Red Cliff Blade.
Billy Hildreth, of the Basalt
Journal, was a Rife visitor last Mon
day and was welcome caller at the
Telegram office. Mr.. Hildreth states
that power plant similar to the one
now under construction in the Grand
river canon at Shonehone is to be built
about three miles above Basalt on the
Roaring Fork. AS several thousand
men are to be employed in the con-
struction WORK. and it is expected it
will take three or four years to com
plete the plant, the people of Basalt
are looking forward to an extended
period OF prosperity. Rifle Telegram.
In Police Judge Smith s court last
Monday, Sid Butler was assessed
fine of $40 and costs for assault and
battery on the person of G. H Miller.
Butler and Miller one day last week
engaged in rather strenuous physical
culture exercise. during the progress
of which Butler, like good old Mother
Eve, was tempted to take bite, with
the difference however. that while Eve
chose an apple, Butler directed his
attention to portions of Miller's anat-
omy. A prosecution for mayhem was
considered, but was eventually dropped
and Butler was fined for simple as
ault,-Rifle Telegram.
The Glenwood post., 1907-06-29
hethOdiSt Episcopal Church, Rio
GraRde District Conference,
hOntrOSe, Jufy Gil.

For the above the following ar.
rangements and round trip rates to
Montrose are authorized:
Rate-One fare, rs. 10. Dates of
sale, July Sth and 9th. Final re-
turn limit, July 18th
The Glenwood post., 1907-06-29

The New York broker who made
81, 600, 900 in cotton for young wild
ow and then married her publicly
announces that he is out of cotton for
good he Will no doubt spend the
remainder of his days in helping the
charming ex widow puff in the money
The Glenwood post., 1907-06-29
Tonight

If you would enjoy tomorrcw take
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets tonight. They produce an
agreeable laxative effect, clear the
head and cleanse the stomach. Price,
25 cents. Samples free at all dealers.
The Glenwood post., 1907-06-29

jos Peltier shot 7foot wolf in
lake up the river last week. He saw
sorne, wild duck In the watsr, and later
he1rda loud splashing in that direc-
tion. He went eloser to see what the
trouble was. and notieedfsoms animsi
swimnihs itoward the duck, which be
at Hrst took to b . mountain lion
The wolf saw the man and swan for
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-23
SAYS HEGREss MAY HAVE
TRIED TO CREMATE HIM

OAKLAND, June 22.-Charles Val
lentine, negro porter narrowly
escaped death this afternoon in fire
which was started in the closet Of his
room at S6S Willow street. and on
escaping from the smoke filed apart
ment discovered that he had been
robbed of a diamond ring, a diamond
stud and 500 in money. Later Pauline
Lyons, a negress, who lived in the
same house, was arrested on suspicion
of having robbed Valentine and then
setting fire to the house in the hope
that the flames would end the life of
the porter and conceal all evidence Of
her alleged crime. Valentine told the
police that he was wellnigh positive
that the woman robbed him and then
set the place on fire.
Valentine was not awakened until
the room was filled with smoke. and
had he stayed there few minutes
more might have been suffocated. On
escaping from the house he discovered
the loss of his money and jeweiry and
at once notified the police Acting
Chief of Police Petersen and a posse
of officers located the woman and
locked her. up. The stolen jewelry and
money were not recovered.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-23
COUNTY CLERK IS UNABLE
TO FURNISH NEW BADGES
Hunters Apply for Designs Prescribed
by State Law, but Official
Has None on Hand

OAKLAND, June 22..Owing to the
failure of the California state board of
fish commissioners to supply County
Clerk Cook with the hunters licenses
and badges to be issued to sportsmen
before they are entitled to hunt in this
State, hundreds of disappointed appli-
cants are being turned away every day
by Cook without the necessary permits.
This is the season when many city resi-
dents go into the country to hunt In
hunting now without the metal badges
required by law they render themselves
liable to arrest and fine.
The law makes it necessary for the
would be hunter to sign an application
for license, giving a particular de-
scription OF his person. Upon the fling
of the application, properly filled in and
signed, the county clerk issues the
license and badge, provided he has them
to issue. Residents OF this state pay a
fee of 81, residents Of other states a
fee of SO and residents of other coun-
tries a fee of s25 for the license. A
license must be secured each year. The
metal badge is TO be worn outside the
coat
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-23
SAN MATEO WILL HAVE
FIRST CLASS HOSPITAL
Prominent Doctors of the Town Pre-
pare to Erect Modern Steel
and Stone Structure

SAN MATEO, June 22.-San Mateo
will have a first class hospital. which
will rival any of the smaller institu-
tions of San Francisco, if the plans of
the leading physicians and surgeons
here are realized. Active steps are be-
ing taken to secure financial aid to
back stock corporation. Interested in
the project are DR.. w. c. Baker, DIR. n.
d. Morrison. DR.. w. c. Chideston, DR.. A.
L. Ofield and Dr. II. d. Powers, promi-
nent practicing doctors of this city and
San Francisco. 1t is planned to secure
grant of land upon which to erect a
fireproof class A steel and stone struc-
ture. The community is without any
facility of this order and the project, it
is believed, will have many substantial
hackers. a
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-23
Marin
San MateO
r II TOII
San Ma
sW|TCHMEN's UNION
Of OAKLAND DIVIDED
Question of Joining Issues
With Brotherhood
Is the Cause

OAKLAND, June pa meeting OF
the union switchmen OF the Southern
Pacific company was held this after
noon at the headquarters of the organi-
cation, Seventh and Peralta streets. and
it was rumored that the object was to
discuss a strike. This was denied by
members of the union, who asserted
that the switchmen had no intention
of striking, that they were satisfied
with their hours Of labor and their
pay.
The switchmen's union Is not az
filiated with the brotherhood Of rail-
way trainmen as union, althoush
some OF the switchmen are individually
connected with the brotherhood
II was reported that there was =
division in the switchmen's union, one
faction opposing the alleged efforts OF
the brotherhood OF railway trainmen TO
dictate to the union and the other fac
ton favoring a closer association with
the brotherhood. The matter was dis
cussed at the meeting held this after
noon. The same trouble has come Up
before and has been a constant source
of disturbance in the organization
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-23
ANNIVERSARY OF BATTLE
WILL Be HON0RED HERE
Veterans Plan Celebration
of Capture of the
City of Mexico

September II. the sixtieth anniver-
sary of the last battle of the Mexican
war and of the capture of the City OF
Mexico. is to be celebrated at the Pre-
sidio under the AUSPICES Of the Veter-
ans of the Mexican War, the Grand
Army of the Republic, the Spanish War
Veterans and the army and navy. Sim
liar celebrations are to be held at the
presidio at Monterey, at San Diego and
Santa Barbara and at many points
throughout the states which We're in
cluded in the territory ceded after the
Mexican war and the states which sent
volunteer regiments into the war.
An effort is being made to bring
about an annual observance on this an
niversary, and the Mexican war vet
Grams who are behind the movement for
celebration this year hope to have
September IA set apart as regular
national holiday.
General Funston has detailed Colonel
John A. Lundeen to take charge of the
observance at the Presidio and Colonel
John L. Clem, chief quartermaster of
the department of California, has been
chosen as president Of the day. The
vice presidents are Admiral II. w.
Lyon. representing the navy. and
Major z. A. Sherman, representing the
veterans of the Mexican war and the
Masonic veterans association.
Among the addresses already ar
ranged for will be one for the navy
by Captain Lucian Young, for the Sloat
monument association by United States
Senator George E. Perkins and for the
G. A. r. by General Charles A. Wood
ruff. A feature of the occasion will be
the exhibition here for the first time
of portrait of General Winfield Scott
which was painted in the City of Mexico
Immediately after the capture of that
place
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-23
MOLTEN BRASS POURs
OVER WORKMAN's BODY
Mechanic Probably Fatally
Injured by Accident at
Casting Works

OAKLAND, June 22.-Enveloped in a
flaming food when a portion of the
contents of kettle containing 1000
pounds of molten brass was spilled
over him, Dave Harris. a molder in the
employ of the Standard brass casting
works at Third and Franklin streets,
was burned so severely about the
thighs, arms and body today that his
recovery is doubtful.
Harris. with another workman, was
moving the kettle when in some un-
known manner the kettle was tipped
and the metal poured over Harris En-
ployes of the place extinguished the
flames In his clothing with sand and he
was at once removed to the receiving
hospital. Emergency treatment was
given by Steward Borchert. who found
the flesh peeling from the bones of the
hands and burns extending over nearly
the entire surface of the body, with the
exception of the face.
Harris was taken later to the Oak
land central hospital The surgeons
there said that in spite of his terrible
injuries Harris had a slight chance of
recovery.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-23
OAKLAND PATRIOTS To
HAVE BIG Time ON 47H
Committee Perfects Plans
for an All-Day Round
of Festivity
PARADE IN EVENING
Pageant in Streets to Be
Followed by Fireworks
Display on Lake

OAKLAND, June 22.-Plans are be-
Ing perfected for the fourth of July
celebration and this city will boast Of
the state. The days festivities will be-
gin with the following program of
races. to be held at the Oakland race
track:
II a. m.-Bicycie races and motor
cycle races, under the auspices Of the
C. A. c.
1880 p. m-Harness races under the
auspices of the San Francisco driving
club, free for all--Ring Rose, Lady
Shamrock, George Perry, Kitty D, Lit
tie Dick. Clara L, Porto Rico,
Charley J.
2:25 class-Prince H, Sidney B, Bes-
sic Fl, Lady Falrose.
2:30 class-Toledo Boy, Teddy w,
Darby, Tommy F. Don L.
2:40 class-Mag ggie Murphy. Darby
M, Fly, Lady Irene. Rose Derby.
p. m.-Automobile races.
No pool selling or gambling of any
kind will be allowed at the track. Ad-
mission will be free.
The evening program will begin with
a parade of automobiles, floats, bicycles
and carriages through the principal
business streets to Lake Merritt. where
grand display of fireworks will be
given. Srhe committee has requested
merchants in the main streets to deco
rate their stores and prizes will be
award them. The decision will be made
by committee of the members of the
Ebell club.
Prizes will also be offered for the
best decorated automobiles. carria ges
and bicycles and for the most attrac-
tive floats in the parade. Owners of
boats on Lake Merritt have also been
requested to decorate their craft and
prizes have been promised. One of
the features of the parade will be the
display OF the Chinese Six companies,
to which one entire division will be
devoted A number of local fraternal
organizations will also participate in
the celebration.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-23
OF CHILD IS
GIVEN PRISON SENTENCE

OAKLAND, June 22-'Had known
last December what I know now, there
would never have been a trial Of this
case. for I would have killed that brute
as 1 would kill a snake. I knew moth
ing of the treatment to which my little
girl had been subjected by Farmer for
months afterward or / would have
saved all this trouble by blowing his
brains out"
This was the declaration made by the
father of Alice Williams. a school girl.
whose home is at 1892 East Nineteenth
street. after he had heard the testimony
in the case of G. G. Farmer. proprietor
of bicycle shop in East Oakland. who
was charged with battery by Williams
daughter, and Mary Cardoza. another
school girl, who lives with her parents
at 1902 East Twenty-secOnd street
Farmer was found guilty on both
charges and sentenced to pay a fine OF
$500 and serve six months in the city
prison.
Farmer attempted. through his at
torney. W. L. Rawson, to explain that
he had simply given the two girls
candy and had joked and romped with
them, but Police Judge Smith refused
to accept this view OF the case and
imposed the maximum penalty pro-
vided by law for his offense. The
parents of the two girls have declared
that they will use every effort to drive
Farmer from East Oakland after he has
completed his sentence.