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Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Relief for the Mind.

Silas Weir Mitchell, the distin.
guished physician and novelist, re-.
lates that many years ago he heard
Mr.. Thackeray say that he sometimes
was haunted by the creatures he him.
self had summoned into being and
that 1t was a good corrective to turn
over the pages Of a dictionary. A
great lawyer told Mr.. Mitchell that his
cure was chapter or two OF novel
with cold bath before going to bed
For" said he, you never take out OF
a cold bath the thoughts you take
into it."
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

Mrs. Juneman arrived Saturday even
ing from Denver, where she has been
spending few days.
Ed. Blake went to Denver on Sunday
morning and from there he went to
Illinois to spend the holidays.
Mrs. Louis Pircher went 20 Denver
Monday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. v. Thompson left
Tuesday morning for Denver to remain
a couple of days.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fritz left We'd
nesday morning for Denver.
Thomas Dunstone was passenger to
Denver Tuesday morning.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Az to Syllabub.

Old Mcguire Hines. who had Ian
guage of the soil peculiarly his own,
was at dining where the dessert con-
sisted of syllabub. When saucerful
was set before him he looked at 1t and
shook his head. "Oh, Mr. Hines, do
try some; I'm sure you will find it
very nice" whispered the amiable
hostess. "Ah, it looks as pretty as a
white satin balloon, Mrs. Norton re-
piled the old man, but l never could
eat wind"
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Universal Law.

There Is no clean-cut formula to ex-
plain natures ways yet; perhaps there
never will be. The leaders Of scien-
tific thought teach us above all things
the value Of diffidence. Law rules
throughout the universe, but its funda-
mental principles become harder and
harder to grasp the nearer we seem to
have come to them.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Monkey as Hat Decoration.

While Budapest (Austria) lady was
present at menagerie performance
some monkeys broke loose, and she
left the place in terror and returned
home. When she removed her hat,
which was of large dimensions, she
tainted at the sight Of monkeys face
grinning at her frcm among the trim
ming OF flowers and fruit. She is now
bringing an action for damages against
the proprietor ST the menagerie.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Even TO China Land.

The equal-rights wave has reached
the shores of China, and 1t is reported
that a number of wives in Canton
have left their husbands, saying that
they will no longer be subject to them.
The wives have had the worst of 1t.
however as the law gives power to
imprison them, and they have had to
suffer the consequences of their rash
resolves.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Modern Maternity,

A little girls mother attended a
number of card parties, leaving tho
child at home with the nurse. On one
occasion, the child's attention was at
tracted by the plaintive cries of a
young calf. Running to the window,
she exclaimed: Poor little Galley!
has your mamma gone to the card
party and left you, too?'-Delineator
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

Mrs. VIM. Hambly, wife of VIM.
Hambly, the head carpenter at the new
boarding house of the Oak Hills Coal
company at Wilkesbarre, has come in
from Central City and will spend the
winter here. This is her first visit to
Routt county and she says she likes it
very much, snow and ALL Hunt Creek
correspondent. Yampa Leader.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

The funeral of Mrs. Laura Champion
occurred last Saturday afternoon. The
bereaved family intended to hold the
funeral last Thursday, but owing to the
absence of the doctor who was attend
ing Mrs. Champion, the death certii-
cate was not signed, thus the delay.
A large number of friends followed the
remains to their last resting place IN
the Odd Fellows cemetery. N
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
A Gun Of Tea,

All cookery books. and many others.
contain precise directions about tea
making. 1t is the simplest thing in
the world, and yet there is not one
person in ten who succeeds in making
a really good cup of tea.-Food and
Cookery.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Essential Parts Of an Eaq.

The white of the egg and the yolk
both serve as storehouse Of food for
the young chick during the process of
incubation. Though differing mate
rally among themselves in form and
structure, the eggs of all animals are
found to consist of the same essential
parts-the germ cell, the yolk and the
yolk membrane.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Close Quarters,

The following extract from letter
of thanks is cherished by its recipient:
THE beautiful clock you sent us came
in perfect condition, and is now in the
parlor on top Of the book shelves,
where We hope to see you soon, and
your husband also. If he can make It
convenient" Companion.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Picking Out a Job,

Work" observed the reflective
deadbeat-"work is all right II you can
get the sort to suit your Individual
needs. I, for instance, wouldn't object
to calling out the stations on an At
lantic liner"
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Tall Races of the Earth.

The tallest race in the world Is the
Scotch of Galloway, who average Ave
feet II inches in height; next come
the inhabitants of the rest Of Scotland.
and then the Livonians, Irish, Morse,
English, Polynesians. Sikhs, Fulahs of
the Sudan, Kaffirs, Cheyennes. and
Patagonians, all of whom range be-
tween five feet eight and nine incheS.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Sir Walter Scott.

Sir Walter Scott published his books
anonymously until financial embar
rassments brought his name to light.
Prior to that time ne had become "a
nous and all England was talking Of
The Great Unknown" as he was
called
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Now Il 10 Different

DE sayin' bout a soft answer
turnin' away wrath" said Uncle Eben.
'were promulgated in a previous age
when dar weren' none O. deshere tele-
phone young ladies sayin' Louder.
pleased"
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Value Of Sense Of Humor.

Mirth is curative. Grim Sare gloom,
anxiety. all this rust OF life ought to be
secured off by the oil Of mirth. 1t is
better than emery. Blessed Is he who
has sense of the humorous! He has
that which is worth more than money.
Henry Ward Beecher
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
In Burma Land.

The "Auld Brig" over which Tam O.
Shanter fled when his mare lost her
tail, is no longer used, but is protect
ed as a sacred historical relic. A new
bridge has been built few yards
above 1t over the Bonnie Doom"
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
The Choice Friend.

When l choose my friend, will not
stay till have received a kindness:
but will choose such one that can
do me many II l need them; but
mean such kindnesses which make me
wiser, and which make me better
Jeremy Taylor.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Speed Of Rjvera.

The river is said to be sluggish when
1t flows at the rate OF one mile an
hour, ordinarily swift two miles an
hour, very rapid five miles an hour. a
torrent six miles an hour.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
PRAY 1oQether.

To pray together, in whatever
tongue or ritual, is the most tender
brotherhood Of hope and sympathy
that men can contract in this life
Madame de Stael.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Sora Throat Cure.

Gargling for sore throat every half
hour with lemon Juice and water will
often give relief. II the trouble 10
from the stomach swallowing half a
cupful twice a day is helpful.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
edicine,

"All the medicine you need" says an
eminent doctor, SIS right at your door,
and can be had for nothing. Drink an
ounce Of salt water once every fort
night and you will never have to tele-
phone for a physician. an."-New York
Press.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

Orelio, the 1O-months old boy of Mr..
and Frs. Eliza Marinelli, died Monday
at the home of the parents in this city
of whooping cough. The funeral will
be held Saturday, interment in the
Catholic cemetery.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

Swift's premium calendar for 1909
consists of reproductions in color of four
of the worlds famous masterpieces of
painting. 1t can be secured for ten
cents in stamps or coin from Swift &
Co., Union stock yards, Chicago, Ill.
Calender Dept.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Text from er'er Williams,

Oars some wolves in sleeps CLOTH
in in dis day an time, but mos in
ginrully de wide-awake folks skins de
sheep TO de wolf kin git lick at
'um."-Atlanta Constitution.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
A Striking Thought.

The man who owns an automobile
never runs it in a manner to satisfy
the man who doesn't own one.-Atch-
ison Globe.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

In laying in your supply of edibles for
Christmas don't forget that Hawleys
carry the best to be obtained anywhere.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

The Tuesday Reading club will meet
with Mrs. DIR. Saunders Dec. 29th 1908.
Roll call will be responded to by an
original Christmas poem.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
A Useful ThInu,

Three days after a man becomes the
owner Of an automobile he begins to
learn what useful tool the monkey
wrench is.-Washington Post.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Cheap Labor In ceyIon.

The wages Of the coolies who raise
tea in Ceylon vary from S.33 to 11.66
cents y day. They are, however.
housed free, and get rice at cost
price.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Italy Plans New Railroads.

Italy during the next 16 years will
spend $107,000,000 to construct 992
miles of new railroads as well as to
improve existing roads.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
What He La.

Many a man who thinks he is a
child of misfortune is merely little
brother to Incidence.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

FOR SALE-My residence, with bath
room, cellar, wash kitchen, barn and
sheds, sO-foot lot. Inquire of F. j. Alt
water.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

The quilt raffled last week by Miss
Annie O'Malley was won by that young
lady, she holding the lucky number, 54.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

Oranges, nuts, candies, in fact, all
kinds of goodies for Christmas can be
found at Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Tenderness.

An infinitude of tenderness is the
chief gift and inheritance Of all great
men.-Ruskin.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

Wants Something a Little Better.
Hardly any man is satisfied with the
living that the world really owes hirn.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

Koreans Fond Of Cigarettes.
Korea, with population OF 100000
900, consumes s40.000,00O cigarettes
yearly.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

For household goods of all kinds go te
The A. L. Anderson Furniture Co.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

The purest of canned goods at Haw-
ley's.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
ABOUT THE CITY

Mixed candies and mixed nuts for
Christmas at Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

Josh Billings on Beauty.
"Beauty Is very handy thing to
have. especially for woman who isn't
handsome"
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

Furniture for the holiday trade now
in at The A. L. Anderson Furniture Co.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

Books, stationery, toys and holiday
goods at Hyndman's Book Store.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

w. S. McGintie last week received
word from Walter M. Morgan, district
attorney-elect, that he had been select
ed as deputy district attorney for Clear
Creek county. Mr.. McGirtie is there
fore the only Republican in the county
that received any consideration what
ever from the hands of the Democrats.
The appointment has been received with
favor throughout the county.
town Courier.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Beauty and Goodness,

Beauty is part Of the finished Ian.
guage which goodness speaks.-Eliot.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Deeds Alone Count.

A good intention will no more make
good shot.-Spurstowe.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

Fear Drives Out Love.
No one loves the man whom ho
fears.-Aristotle.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

New stock fine cut glass at Barker's,
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Daily Thought.

Nothing would he lesson to us II
II did not come too late.-George Eliot.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Think ABOUT IT $:is: $: s i : VI: =

to you and yorrs. Itmeans all the interest.
ing news Of .,s community. of your neigh
bors and friends, Of .se churches andschools,
of everything in w:ich you arc directly
interested. Don't you think the Home
Paper is good II ing to have1
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

The fierce wind Of last night played
havoc with the mine buildings in the
county. The shaft house which had
just been moved by Almond Thompson
from the Pride near the Grabmair house
to the Vanderbilt group in Lake View
was blown down and the building erect
ed by Henry Peck on the o Be Joyful
on Academy hill suffered like fate.
Only the finishing touches were all that
was necessary to complete the shaft
house on the Vanderbilt group and the
shaft house on the o Be Joyful was
ready to enclose. The damage amounts
to considerable.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Within and Without,

Live with men as II God saw you:
converse with God as II men heard
you.-Seneca.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

Award Of Self.penial.
The more we deny ourselves the
more the gods supply our wants.-Hor-
ace.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

First English Regatta.
The first English regatta took place
upon the Thames. between London
bridge and Millbnnk. June 23, 1775.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

Nothing That 10 Durable.
Man must be prepared for every
event OF life, for there is nothing that
Is durable.-Meander.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24
Sand COVERING Green Elsld,.

II is stated that along the Lincoln.
shire coast the sand dunes which
fringe the shore are moving steadily
inland. This, says the London Globe,
is due to the wind from the sea blow.
ing the sand from the face Of the
hills over to the back. At Marble.
thorpe 1t Is said that two acres OF the
property of one individual have thus
been buried In sand. And at Ander.
by what used to be a field behind the
dunes is now q sandy waste 40 yards
In front.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

The Gilpin Observer. 80 year.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-24

Mrs. Jane Vivian, mother of Mrs.
Robt. Wilkinson, of this City, died in
Denver Tuesday morning of cancer.
She had been resident of Gilpin coun-
ty number of years prior to removing
to Denver to reside with daughter,
Mrs. Mary Walsey. Had she lived un-
til today she would have been 7s years
of age. She was well known and high
ly esteemed by numerous Gilpinites.
Mrs. Wilkinson left for Denver the fore
part of the week and will remain until
after Saturday, when the funeral will
be held,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-26
ARR ANGE FOR The UNION
OF TWO GERMAN SCHOOLS
Rev. W. c. Schuitze Returns From
Meeting of Commission Named
by Methodist Conferences.

Rev. W. c. Schultze returned last
evening from Quincy where he at
tended a meeting of a joint commits
sion from the Central Wesleyan col
lege of Warrenton. Mo. and the Ger
man college of Mt Pleasant, Iowa. to
consider the consolidation of the two
schools. Details of the union were ar
ranged but they must be ratified by
the St. Louis German and West Ger
man conferences in September before
becoming effective 1t is understood
that the Mt. Pleasant school will be
simply removed TO Warrenton. but the
decision was not made final. being left
to the conference, though it was
agreed that should an invitation from
a third city be received involving a
campus of Is acres and a $150.000 en-
dowment it would be favorably consid-
cred. The object in uniting the
the schools is to save expenses. both
being under the two German confer
ences named: A new board of trus-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-26

least 1t is claimed by those who are
wise to what the secret is that it will
arouse more enthusiasm in river sports
than anything that the club has yet
done 1t is hard to tell what the fea-
tIre is which is going to do more than
the club has accomplished for it means an
immense amount of work. The inter
est which the club has aroused in max
ing use of the beauties and the advan-
lagos afforded by the Mississippi has
won the appreciation of the most prom
inent men in the city and the Booster
club has recommended it to the citi-
zens of the city as a most commend
able enterprise and one worth the
hearty support of.those who are inter-
ested in spreading the name and fame
of Rock Island.
Plan improvements.
The improvements which will take
place in the club house if the boat ex-
cursion is a success include the install
lation of lockers for the members of
the club and the further Improvement
of the harbor and the levee at that
point. One of the main purposes of
the club is to get united effort from
the citizens in making the city appear
more beautiful from the river. II
makes a great impression on the peo-
pie from other cities who travel on the
river and during the summer time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-26

there are thousands going and coming
on the different boat lines. At pres
ent there are few cities that present a
better appearance from the river than
Rock Island but there is still plenty
of room for improvement.
The postoffice clerks of the three
cities have chartered the steamer w.
w. for an excursion Monday evening.
The boat is scheduled to leave the Mo.
line landing at 7:15, Davenport at
o'clock and Rock Island at SIS. A
Davenport orchestra win furnish music
for dancing on board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-26
TWO THOUSAND At
THE BIG KREISFEST
Davenport Entertaining Turner's at
Ball Park-Athletic Contests Will
Continue Over Tomorrow

The formalities in opening the kreis-
fest OF the Turner'S of Iowa, Illinois.
Wisconsin and Minnesota, being held
in Davenport, took place this morning
at the Davenport ball park and after
ward the athletic contests were begun.
These include wide range of events
and will not be concluded till tomor-
row night. There are over 1000 ath-
letes in the city, the largest delega-
tons being from Chicago and Milwau-
l;ee. The men are sheltered in tents
being entertained in private residences.
All ceremonies will ;. be hated at 5
O'Clock this afternoon while ex-MayOr
c. A. Ficke will deliver a memorial
address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-26
PLAN EXCURSION.
Boat Club Arranues for a Trip
on the Steamer w. w.
Early In August.
SPECIAL FEATURE IS SECRET
Said Outing Will Do Much in Accusing
Enthusiasm in River-Imnrove-
ments are Proposed.

The planning of an excursion for
the early part of August was the prin-
oipal business done at the meeting of
the Island City boating association
which was held at the new club house
last evening. The steamer w. W. was
secured and the plans of the club are
to make the excursion a big affair.
The proceeds are to go towards fitting
up the club house and meeting the
current expenses of the organization.
A special feature is being planned in
connection with the excursion but it
is to be kept secret for the present at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-26
To the Public.

All persons who subscribed to the
fund for the Improvement of Long
view park and who have not fully paid
their subscriptions, are requested to
make immediate payment to Otto HUI
her, treasurer or C. F. GAZETTEER, super
intendent.
The formal opening of the park
which will take place July 10th next
prompts the park board to urge the
payment of all unpaid subscriptions, as
the board wishes 10 make a full and
complete report to the public on that
occasion.
Rock Island, H., June &c, 1908.
WILLIAM JACKSON,
President Park Board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-26
tees will be elected at the fall meet
ings,
CARPENTERS ELECT OFFICERS
James Hastings is Made President for
Next Six Months.

Next Six Months. 49,
AT the regular meeting OF the car
penters' union last evening. the follow
ing officers for the next half year were
elected:
President-James Hastings.
Vice president-Fred Doeckel
Recording secretary-G. G. Biggs
Financial secretary-A W. Johnson.
Treasurer 'Nachbaur
Warden--August f. Olson.
Conductor-C. +. Valentine.
TruStee-Carl Smacht-
Delegate TO Independent Home asso-
ciation-Crist LANCE.
= Delegate TO District comcil--James
Hastings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-26
Secretary-Daniel Buckley
Recording secretary-Maynard Ball.
Warden-E. F. Ball.
Services at United Presbyterian.

Services preparatory 10 communion
next Sunday will be held this evening
at s O'Clock at the United Presbyterian
church. Rev. ]. NJ. Hamilton of Mon.
mouth will preach the sermon and as
slst the pastor Rev j l.. Vance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-26
Remember These Excursions.

Steamer Columbia TO MusCatine Sat
urday, June -, at 4 p. m. Saturday,
July 4, at 2:15 p. IN. Steamer Silver
Crescent to Muscatine July 4th at 10
a. m. Leaving Muscatine at $3.50 p.
m, after the fireworks. Fifty cents
for the round trip.
G. j. MANGAN, Agent
Telephone West 1SS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-26
Iron Workers Elect.

The following officers were elected
last evening at the Industrial home
by the members of the Structural
Bridge and Iron Workers union, No.
Ill:
President. b. Jones.
Vice president-Zella Eagle Eye.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-26
Rock Island Mannerchor to Hold
Picnic.

Sunday afternoon, June 2S. the Rock
Island Mannerchor will hold a grand
picnic in Frank GIFTS grove this side of
Luchmann's garden. South Rock Is
land. Admission. gems $l00; ladies'
free. All refreshments free
JOHN HAUSCHILDT.
Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-26
Public Notice,

Owners are hereby notified to keep
their dogs muzzled from this date til
Sept. % under penalty of being shot.
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD.
Sears, H., June "a, 1908.
The evening world., 1908-10-29
HIS ARMS CUT OFF
BY AVENGERS OF
THE BLACK HAND
Crippled Man Tells Newark
Police So and Says He Is
Still Beilig Pursued.

With both arms cut off. Vilardo
Dipitti. a former member Of the Black
Hand, appealed to the Newark police to-
day for a guard to protect him from
vengeful members Of the band who. he
said. had not only iuhumanly crippled
him FOR life, but We're still pursuing
him.
Dipitt, who was strangely shipped
from .Iohnstown, Pa, where he had lain
unconscious foI many days in "A hospi-
tai after his arms had been cut of by
the avengers. is now living at No. li3
jefferson street Newark, under the
lame Of Tony Petit, He told Detectives
Brex and Adulato, Of the Third Police
Precinct that city. that the Black Hand
was stir after him and he feared had
planned further means of torturing and
manning him,
Dipitti saws he Joined the Black Hand
in Mor0thorn, ". Va, taking the oath
in an abandoned coal mine with score
OF members heavily armed. Last spring
he was suspected of hotrayius one Of
the members To- tn" police and lured To
st. MiCNarIS, Pa, whore. on sept. Z, he
was attacked by four men, whom hc
recognized as members of the Black
Hand.
They dragged him into swltchman' s.
shanty AT the side of a railroad truck,
he SAYS, and there one Of their number,
who was a physician, cut on both I,H
arms just below the elbow while the
others held him. He was then, after
suffering all the pain Of the double
amputation dragged out to the rail
road track and ChlorOfOrm"d.
When lie revived he was in the hos
pital and remained there for twenty
eight DAYS \ man who claimed to be
"A relative then took him from the hos
pital, assuring the doctors that he
would care for linn This man, with
three others, brought him to Newark,
he deClr'es lie has reason to believe
he added. that they are awaiting an
opportunity Of doing him further harm
Dipitu is still suffering from the
Mnunhs OF tle Amnmta LlOn.