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Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10

boat or signal, and no way of reach
ing the living rooms of the tower ex-
cept by hazardous climb up the face
of the tower from the waters edge.
The tower stands out in turbulent
stretch of the Mississippi, near where
the Missouri flows into it, and the
waves which dash against it on stormy
nights or during flood have all the
characteristics of ocean breakers. The
tower carries the government river
lights, which must be kept burning
from dark until dawn every night in
the year, and in all respects except
geographical position the intake tower
is as much a lighthouse as any that
guard the sea coasts of the world
Its keeper, James Landers, is like
wise a typical lighthouse keeper ex-
cept in two respects. He has no help
er, and he looks landward, loving the
beauties of the shore rather than
those of the water
There is not room in the little tower
for many persons, and there are not
duties enough to keep one man busy.
Therefore, except during the coolest
weather of the winter when the ice
foes are running heavy and there is
danger of pack and a freeze in
front Of the tunnel through which st.
Louis gets its water, one man does
the work of both the city and the gov.
ernment at the tower, living alone
and seldom going ashore. His duties
consist of tending the gates to the
chrf
cording to signals from the pumping
station at Chain of Rocks; seeing that
no river drift or ice packs up against
the grating which covers the mouth
of the tunnel, and keeping the govern
ment lights. Day and night at stated
hours he must look to the condition of
the gates, and at intervals through the
night he visits the lights, but between
these hours he has nothing to do.
Landers' house, which is the top
most room in the tower, and bedroom,
living room and kitchen combined, is
as neat as pin and as convenient as
a modern dining car kitchen, and most
of the arrangements he has made him.
self. The room is round, with win
dows looking to the four winds, literal
ly, for they are between the four rec.
ognized points of the compass. In it
are all his household goods, and in
spite of the nondescript character of
the place 1t has a honey aspect that
shows much Of the tastes of its only
occupant. Good pictures are on the
wall, good books are on the shelves.
The table is full of papers and maga-
zines. Thought is apparent in every
detail Of its simple appointments, and
after seeing his home one no longer
wonders that he does not rebel at the
life he leads. Unlike most men, he
has resources within himself for max.
ing life worth living, and he is happy.
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10
First "DIvInq Dress"

1t is nearly century since Adolph
Siebe invented the first crude diving
Dress" which, after the manner of In.
ventions. has been greatly improved
upon since then. To-day a diver can
remain eight hours deep down under
the ocean with as much comfort as
his brother workman at the surface.
In this way the underworld of the sea
has really been opened up, and on
every hand has been compelled to
give up its drowned gold. For ships
carrying enormous quantities of treas.
ure-gold and silver and precious
stones. jealousy stored in the bullion
room-are just as liable to misfortune
as their humber sisters-St. Mich
olas.
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10
NEW TOUCHES FOR eIRDLEs.
Small Details That Will Be Found to
Prove Charming Additions.

Nearly every modiste has ideas of
her own with reference to girdles and
belts, which she develops as occasion
offers, and while there is no very great
latitude possible with the ordinary
frock, still many small details may be
used that give original touches to
the costume and prove charming ad-
ditions.
For example. one clever foreign
modiste takes two or three rings COW
cred with heavy silk, buttonholed
around the edges, and through these
the ribbons or folds of the material
are drawn in various combinations.
Another girdle of ribbon by the
same modiste has for flowered mus
lin or silk frocks a cluster of blossoms
matching some of those in the dress
drawn loosely through knot in the
girdle. In this case the knot should
be at the center front or to one side
of it.
A young girl, for whom this dress
maker made an organdie lawn party
frock in white with blackberry bios
SONS and leaves in lavender and pink,
had a cluster of white berry blossoms
and cluster of unripe berries pulled
through the white silk sash drawn
high at the left side, and her large
white leghorn hat was trimmed with
trails of berry vines showing the
white flowers and also now and then
unripe green berries and an occa-
sional purple one. q
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10
Tailor.Made Accessories.

Much of the smart effect of any
tailor.made suit depends upon its ac.
cessories. Needless to say. anything
savoring of the directoire should not be
accompanied by linen collar and n
stiff little tie. These belong to what
is known as the English type of street
suit, meaning the severely tailored
box or semiftting coat and gored or
plated skirt, minus trimming. With
the French model there should be a
high lace collar or chiffon stock
giving the desired soft effect about the
chin-and the frllly lacey front. in ad-
dition of the wrist rulIles. which
should be OF finest hand-weave or
hand embroidery. Immediately white
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10
Overheard.

There's man in Cleveland who is
worth couple of millions of dollars,
and who has reputation for close
ness. The other day he dropped a
nickel on the floor of his office. 1t
rolled to secluded spot. as nickels
will. He hunted for 1t for about Is
minutes. His caller joined in the
search. Desks were moved aside, rugs
we're raised. Finally the old man
ound the elusive coin.
"By Jove. I'm glad I found that!"
he puffed.
"Why?" asked the visitor.
"Tll tell you (confldentially). IT
don't trust In the honesty Of the jaAi.
tor of this building!"
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10


The skirt
stitched half
side of
fore bodice is simple has Of plain material taken
shoulder edging
muslin Hat of trimmed with
Materials
For visiting dress face cloth of soft
the pa stitched about of the down. band of het
bodice
of
hs
four
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10
MIssoURrs ONLY LIGHTHOUSE
Is Near ST. Louis and Is Also Water
Intake Tower for City.

ST. Louis.-Away from the world
apart from his fellow men, dependent
upon the inanimate things around him
for companionsnip, the keeper of the
only lighthouse in Missouri lives the
life of hermit and is happy
Less than hundred yards from
shore and not three miles from this
city the intake tower of the ST. Louis
water works is as isolated as if it were
on a desert island There is no COM
munication with the shore except by
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach
the seat OF the disease. Catarrh Is blood consti-
tutiona disease. and In order to cure II must take
Internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken In
ternay. and directly upon the blood mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure Is not quack medi-
cine II was prescribed by OF the best physicians
in this country for years and regular prescription
1t Is composed OF the best tonics known. combined
with the best blood purifiers acting directly the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination OF the
two ingredients is what produces such wonderful
suits in curing catarrh Send for testimonials free
+. J. CHENEY Il co. Props. Toledo. ..
Sold by Druggists price 7bc.
Take Halls Family Pulls for constipation.
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10
Sleen Walkino.

"Tiresome preacher, that DR.
Ninthly."
"My goodness. yes! Why. the yes
try men had to advertise for som
namublists to act as ushers.
land Leader.
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10

Sold throughout the world. Depots: London. e7,
Ghar,erlh.nse l g. Paris r i.ae de- @ "a rais ;Apstra-
Calcutta; China, Hong Kong Drug Co.i Japan,
Niarnya, Ltd, Toxic; Russia, Ferrein, Moscow
Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp, Sole Props, boston.
pg-Post-free, Cutlcura book On Care OF the Skin.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
TELL ME1
WHAT YOU
SEE. 0E
SNO e.

asked herself and her daughter to dino
with Zeno. From this to limiting that
he had compromised Gfustina, and
thence to extract an offer of marriage
would be easy steps, familiar to every
enterprising mother since the begin
ming OF the matrimonial ages.
Giustina understood her thoughtful
parents policy; she was therefore un-
happy.
my child" croaked her mother, I'VE
fully understand your disappointment.
But you should make an effort to be
cheerful. II only for the sake of Messer
Marin Corner, your fathers valued
friend"
'T beg you to excuse my dullness,
madam answered the daughter duti-
fully. and with all the ceremony that
children were taught to use in address
ing their parents. "I shall endeavor to
obey you"
Come, come, Donna Giustinar' cried
Corner. I'VE will drink your health
and happiness in this good"
The sentence remained unfinished,
and his lips did not close; as he set
down the untasted wine his eyes fixed
themselves on a point between Ono
bono and Polo. and the sunset effects
faded from his nose, leaving q gray twi-
light behind.
The fat dame thought il was an apo
plexy, and half rose from her seat, but
Giustina's eyes followed the direction Of
his look and she uttered cry Of real
fear. Sebastian Polo. who sat with his
back to the sight that terrified his
daughter. gazed at the other three in
establishment. But Omobono turned
half around and gasped and seized the
back OF Zeno's empty chair, swinging it
round on one of its legs till 1t was be-
tween him and the vision.
Tocktamish stood there, grnning at
the assembled company In a way to ter
rify the stoutest heart among them. He
was magnificently arrayed in his full
dress uniform of flaming yellow and
gold, and his huge round fur papakh
was set well back on his shaggy head.
His right hand toyed amidst a perfect
arsenal of weapons in his belt, and his
bloodshot eyes rolled frightfully as he
looked from one guest to the other,
showing his sharks teeth as he grinned
and grinned again.
1t was certainly Tocktamish, the Tar
tar; and Tocktamish was not perfectly
sober. He was the more pleased by the
impression his appearance had pro-
duced. He at once came forward to the
empty place of the absent guest. which
was next to Giustina's.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10

he said. when he was able to speak
again.
Sebastian Polo looked at Marin Cor
ner significantly. and Marin Corner
looked at Sebastian Polo. The fat lady
pricked her ears, figuratively speaking,
for indeed they were much too deeply
embedded in their exuberant surround
ings OF cheek and 1owl to suggest that
they could ever prick at all. The Tar
tar crammed his mouth full again, and
his great beard wagged with his Jaws
in the inevitable silence that followed.
In her heart Giustina compared him to
a Tavenous lion, but her father thought
he resembled hungry hyena.
Finding that his throat was not cut
yet, and learning that there was to be
a question of money, Marin Corner felt
that the color was returning TO his nose
and the warmth to his heart.
why does Messer Carlo not come
home himself and get the money he
needs?" he asked.
BY this time Omobono had recovered
from his fright enough to creep into
the room behind Tocktamish. He was
already making anxious gestures to the
two Venetian gentlemen to enjoin eau
ton. The Tartar drank again before
he answered the question
He happened to be so busy that he
preferred to send me to get the money
for him." said the soldier. You see
we are old friends. We fought to-
gether in Greece
Then Omobono's voice was heard.
quavering with anxiety.
There is no money in the house" he
cried. winking violently at Polo and
Corner. There is not penny, / swear.
There were large payments to make
yesterday"
The poor little secretary was so anx-
ious to be heard that he had come
within arms length of the Tartar.
though behind him. Tocktamish turned
his big head and put out his hand un-
expectedly, and Omobono felt himself
caught and whirled round like child
till he was close to the table and face
to face with the tipsy giant. He was
sure that he felt his liver shriveling up
inside him with sheer fright
What is this little animaI?" the Tar
tar asked, cooking one eye in know
ing way and Examining him with a sort
of boozy gravity.
But Onlobono really could not find a
word. His captor shook him playfuIfy.
What is your name, you funny little
beast?" he inquired, and he roared
with laughter by way of answering
himself.
Giustina, strange to say,was the only
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10

II see that you have kept place for
me-" he said in barbarous Greek That
was very kind of you! And 1 am in
time for the peacock, toor'
Thereupon he sat down In the chair
looked around the table and grinned
again..
The fat lady collapsed in a fainting
At, the two elderly merchants edged
away from the board as far as they
could and Giustina uttered another
piercing shrek when the Tartar leered
at her.
who is this person?" her father tried
TO ask with dignity, meaning the ques-
tion Tor Omobono.
But Omobono had vanished and the
servants had fed after him.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
CHAPTER XIV
Mren Thousand nucat.n

OCKTAMIsH poured half fagon
Of Chan wine into tall vene-
tian beaker and drank 1t of by
way of whetting his appetite.
THE master of the house is unavoid-
ably absent" he observed when he had
smacked his lips noisily He has sent
me to beg that you will excuse him and
makes yourselves at home"
BY this time Dame Polo was BEGIN
ing to revive and the two men were
somewhat reaEsured as to the Tartars
intentions. When he had entered he
had looked as if he meant to murder
them all, but 1t was now evident from
his manner that he wished to produce
a pleasant impression. lie drew the
peacock toward him and at once took
aIl the best pieces that were left on the
dish, using his fingers to save trouble
Giustina watched him without turning
her head, and judged that, after all, he
had only meant to show his admiration
for her beauty when he had leered so
horribly. She was in reality the least
tirnid of all the party, though she had
shrieked so loudly, and she remembered
a fairy story about frightful monster
that had loved beautiful princess. She
was already pondering on the means
of making a similar conquest.
Are we to understand" asked Marin
Corner, politely, but in a shaky tone,
"that you come from Messer Carlo
zeno?"
Tocktamish grunted assent, for his
mouth was full, and he nodded en-
phatically.
..Messer Carlo zeno is in need of a
large sum OF money without delay"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-25
BASEBALL
COMISKEY IMPROVING
HIS PRESENT PARK

Chicago, Nov. 24.-1t IS learned from
close friends of Comiskey that the
Old Roman had finally figured out q
method Of making his present ball part
real palace for the fans, and that
the long famous location of the White
SCx would not be altered but cnIars-
ed. There is, Of course, a chance that
the park may be shifted, but all the
indications now point to Il renewal NJ
his lease.
Within the last few days gangs NJ
Workmen have begun filling in tho
strips of ground Immediately adioin-
ing the park fences to the west and
north-a territory not included in Com
iskey's lease, and which, in the past
has served largely to pour extra f;qods
of muddy water over into White sov
reservation.
Comiskey has long figured that he
could keep out the wet and make the
grounds better for playing purposes II
he had control of so much ground that
it could all be filled uniformly, and II
now looks as though he would get his
wish and add at least IS feet east. 15n
feet north and 200 feet west This will
give him all the room needed both for
ground improvement and for the build
ing of his new stands. These are to he
the real thing, steel all through and
able TO defy fires as well as t. house
10000 people.
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A TOUGH OLD BLOW
Given by Al Kubiak Puts Fred Bradley
to the Bad.

Philadelphia, Nov 24.-Fred Brad
ley, the Boston heavyweight pugilist,
who was seriously injured in savage
bout at the West End Athletic Club
here last night with Al Kubiak, known
as the michigan Giant" is still in a
critical condition at the Presbyterian
hospital He Is suffering from concus-
sion Of the brain and possible frac-
ture of the skull. The physicians are
doubtful of his recovery.
All the principals in the affair were
arraigned before a magistrate today
Kubiak was committed to the county
prison without bail to await the out
come Of Bradley's injuries and Phila-
delphia Jack O'Brien, the referee of the
bout; John Kelly, manager of kublak;
"Jim" DAILY, manager Of Bradley. and
Stephen ,O'Hara, kubiak's second, were
held in $500 each, which was furnished
by O'Brien.
In the fight last night Bradley was
beaten from the start. He was fioOrec
twice in the third round the bell saw
ing him from being knocked out. 1r
the fourth he came up very weak anc
Kubiak went at him furiously. Brad
Icy protected his face but was badly
punished about the body. Suddenly ku
bink sent his right fist flush against
the opponents jaw and the BOstOniar
went down in heap and was waived
tc his corner by the referee. Later hi
became unconscious and Is still in thai
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-25
CHARLIE WHITE HANDS A
DREAM PILL TO BURNS

Salem, Nov. 24.-Charie White OF
Lawrence put Eddie Burns of New
York away il four rounds here Mon
day night The New Yorker was clear
ly out of condition, the gong saving
him in the second round. In the semi
final Young Carney of West Lynn got
the decision over Kid Taylcr of Law
renee and in the preliminary Young
Nadeau of Boston and Willie O'Brien
Of south HoFt"n Nr'2t to "a 'f..v.
G'berr AilI n~ tN. hnUf- "U IN. card
FOR Thaukasil jiis day. ~ '"N,'As. Ditii
2lat"r of Colorado VS.. Eddie White,
East Cambridge. six rounds; Jack
Dempsey of Beverly vs.. Ben Garter OF
Chelsea. six rounds: Kid Burke of
Lawrence vs.. Dick Kelley of Boston.
six rounds; Young Jackson vs.. Tom
my Murray. four rounds. and Eddie
Dooley Of Beverly VS.. Lurpo Suppo Of
Charlestown. four rounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-25
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features of the Days Dealings In All
The Leading Stocks.

New York. Nov 24-Prices of stocks
advanced again today and the volume
of dealings expanded over the shrunken
total of yesterday but without getting
back fully to the daily average of last
weeks, transactions. The market show
ed the effect of the technical causes tow
ards recovery from: the outset OF the day
but the movement had shown signs OF
tagging VIXEN a stimulating effect was
felt from the application to the Stock
Exchange to list s74.eG6,4 400 additional
Southern Pacific common stock to be is
sued in exchange for the preferred stock
which is outstanding to that amount the
preferred stock while entitled TO per
cent. dividends prior to common stock div
idend claims, is subject to redemption at
1l5 at any time prior to July l. 1910 1t is
also exchangeabla for common stock up
never paid more than FER cent. dlvi-
dends and has sold lower than the pre-
ferred stock there has been no attraction
in the exercise of the privilege of OK
change.
The price of the stock has now risen
above tie redemption price of the prefer
red stock which is ll5, but still sells be
low the market price for the preferred
which is l2lN today. For these reasons
and because of the general ignorance OF
the fact that this new stock had been &C
tuallv authorized. the bare announcement
| of the application to place it on the list
| If the Stock Exchange had an appeal as
| something of q mystery. =.
| 1t was stated in connection With appll-
| cation to list the new stock that its au-
| thoriZation had ben carried with that for
| the preferred sock. in view of the CONVEX
sion OF the latter. In fact today, per
| functolv action makes SO little change IN
| the existing status of Southern Pacific
and there was much confusion resar,-
| ING its significance that it was simply
made the basis of an assumption that
| more important financial projects afect-
| 'ng the two favorite Hartman properties
ere thus heraldad. 1t was this assuInp-
| ton that was the real revivng force in
.l,o RI t al in broadening ana extend
| ing the movement as the day progressed.
An excellent impression vas pr@ 9t, ho n4
issue, A. has been said. the professional
alement cutie generally turned to the
'ong side of the market on the supposltion
| hat tn reaction had reduced the weak
holdings and had bull up short interest
Nth a requirement to purchase ato Stocks Ks;
The closing tone was very strong ana
With prices generally up from to points
| IN the day
Bonds wcro strong, Total sales, par
L 'alue, 81 4n6, GOO. United States bonds We're
/ unchanged on call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-25
BAT NELSON ARRESTED
FOR PROMOTING DOG FIGHT

Chicago, Nov. 24.-After two bull ter
rit RS had torn one another for Sc min
utes and had been prevented from
rushing into a death grapple by the
lightweight pugilistic champion. Bat
cling Nelson, the trustees of the viii
itge of Durnham. with dozen armed
deputies at their backs, broke into the
It. hall. in which the fight was held.
Wa spectators jumped to their feet
wild rush for doors and windows
owed. Several shots were fired into
he air by the deputies, but they could
not stop the stampede. Nelson was ar
rested by Constable Smithski OF Burn
ham on warrants charging disorderly
conduct and resisting an officer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-25
amongst the late arrivals.
THE HORSE MARKET.

Heavy supplies of fresh country
horses were received at the sale stables
during last week and added 10 these
receipts were a large number of ac-
cimated ard SecOnd-ha horses. The
trade however. was good, and all de-
srable horses sold readily with values
satisfactory to the dealers. The eX-
change of good conditioned second
hand commercial horses was brisk. and
a good outlet for such horses was out
to the logging camps An unusual
amount Of nice carriage horses Were
entered by owners who do not care to
winter them. and these sold readily IT,
the cab and livery companies. All val
urs held firm. and the supply was fair
~ we'll cleaned out at the weeks end.
Fresh frst-class draft horses of 100
to 1900 lbs. at s325MS45o; medium
Weight horses of 1850 to 100 lbs. at $40
M$32J; milk team, eXpreSsers. delivery
and general purpose horses at $l50W
$225: second hand horses in good condi-
ton at S11oI$175: first-class drivers at
$3G0Ms700: medium to good drivers at
$lo00t$25O.
At the city sale stables-Wheeler.
McElveen X Co. offered to good de-
mand 123 head of fresh country horses
of all descriptions, and 40 head of sea-
soned and secondhand horses All the
horses We're sold at satisfactory val
ueS.
Welch & Hall & Co. sold loads of
fresh country horses. 20 acClmated.
and so head Of secondhand horses The
sales went off Well at previous values.
Myer Abrams & Co. received eX-
press and , freight loads. and 80 head
OF acclinatcd horses. The demand was
active at good values.
Isburgh Il Co. had entered for their
Friday sale 50 well seasoned horses for
driving and ligt business purposes. The
lot consisted of medium to good
horses selling up to $115 for the best
horses.
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ASKS INJUNCTION AGAINST
PAPkE.kETCHEl FIGHT.

San Francisco. Nov. 24.-John r
Gleason. manager Of the Occidental
Athletic Club has applied to Superior
Judge Seawell for an injunction to pre-
vent the Papke and Ketchel prize fight,
scheduled to be held at Coffroths arena
on Thanksgiving day. In his applica-
ton Gleason alleges that Billy Papke
and Stanley Ketchel signed an agree
ment on Sept 30 last to fight under the
auspices Of the Occidental Athletic
Club on the evening of Nov Is. Suisse
Quently to this, it is alleged. Coffroth
persuaded the men to cancel their
agreement and to sign a contract to
fifht before the Sunshine Club.