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Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
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THE consuls general at London and
i Paris each receive $4,000 per an
mum. In former years the consul
general at London made as much as
100000 and 100000 year from fees.
This practice was abolished, however.
and stated salary designated by the
government. The salaries of the con-
suls general at some of the leading
posts are as follows: Canton, China.
$500; Shanghai, $4,000; Berlin.
$4,000; Havana, Cuba, $4,000; Athens.
$4,000; Rome, $4,50O; Yokohama.
Japan. $4,000; Mexico City. Mexico.
$4,000; st. Petersburg, $500; Cairo,
Egypt, $4,000.
The chief justice of the United
States supreme court receives S13,-
900 year, while the associated JUS
tices receive $12, 500. The United
States judges of the circuit and dis
trict courts at the following cities re-
ceive salaries varying according to the
importance and amount of work to be
transacted. At New York the judges
receive $1,000 per annum; Boston.
$4,000; Portland, Me-, $4,000; Pitts
burg, $4,000.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
Grim Reaper Decreasing Pension Roll

rapid from year to year. In 1906 there
were 9S5,971 pensioners, and last year
967.371 were on the lists.
From 1866 to 1904 the army OF PEN
sioners increased eightfold In the for.
mer year there were only 126.72 pen.
sioners. In 1870 there were 1913, ,6S6, in
1880 there were 25O,SO2, in 1890 there
were 1894, and in 1900 there were
993,529. The average was practically
at standstill from 1900 until two
years ago, when there was loss OF
10000.
Since 1866 Uncle Sam has paid out
in pensions $500 1000, 900. This is al.
most four times the amount of the in
terest bearing debt. Within recent
years the total pension payments have
been about $140,0O000O, more than
the annual expense bill of the navy,
and enough to build a battleship fleet
of Is Dreadnoughts.
Only two persons are on the rolls
as pensioners of the revolutionary
war. They are Sarah c. Hurlbutt, 80
years old, daughter of Elijah Weeks,
who served with the Massachusetts
troops under Washington. and Phoebe
NJ. Pelmeter. 81 years old, daughter of
Jonathan Wooley, who fought with the
New Hampshire colonials.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
Members of Atlantic Fleet to Lose Vote

1876 recruits. The territories are not
unrepresented. There is one from
Alaska, two from Arizona and six from
New Mexico. The District of Column
bia sent $50 men.
Three hundred on the feet are
classified as foreign or address not
given.
AS a matter of fact, nearly 100000
men In the employ Of the military
branch of the government will not
vote-60,000 soldiers and 10000 sail
ors and marines. In the navy the
only chance that an enlisted man has
of voting Is to get leave and go home
at his own expense. Few do this. OF.
iicers here say that It is the custom
on all ships to have ballot box where
the men vote. but this is only to sat
isfy the curiosity of the men them.
selves. 1t has no effect on the re-
suit
Whether soldier may vote depends
on the laws of the state in which he 10
stationed. Some of the states allow
the men to acquire residence. while
others do not. The war department
says that It has been the experience
OF years that the soldiers seldom
avail themselves Of the privilege even
when 1t 10 open.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
ROUND THE CAPITAL
Information and Gossip Picked Up Here
and There n WashinGton.
Clerks Declare That Uncle Sam Is Stinov

president is disgrace to country of
this size and Importance They aver
that foreign nations, of less size, pay
their monarchs and rulers a much
larger sum than is given Mr.. Roose-
velt
President Roosevelt's salary per an
mum is $4,000. 1t is conceded that
this amount alone is expended each
year in necessary entertainments.
Vice-President Fairbanks receives only
$4,000, the same amount paid Speak
er Cannon of the house of representa-
tives and the members of the cabinet.
This amount. it is said by those in
position to know is spent by the re-
cipients in about two or three months
in entertainments, theater parties and
sundry functions necessary to main
tain their position in social circles.
Senators and representatives re-
ceive $500 a year. Before congress
voted them an increase they received
only $4,000 per annum. The ambassa-
dors to Austria-Hungary, Brazil,
France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy,
Japan, Mexico, Russia and Turkey re-
ceive $11,500 per annum, while those
occupying diplomatic positions in the
smaller and less important countries
receive salary in proportion to the
significance of the post to which they
are assigned,
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
SERGE FRocks TO BE WORM.
Simplicity Keynote of the Coming
Seasons Costumes.

Some of the cloth frocks imported from
Paris for the benefit of the women who
are to pass the autumn at fashionable
American resorts are marvels of chic
simplicity. They are of light weight,
fine twill, smooth-surfaced serge in to.
bacco brown, royal blue, hunters pink
and white, made with correctly cling.
ing plain gored skirts which flare rath-
er more about the bottom than do
those having trains. The attached
blouse has shoulder bands instead of
plaits, and these are outlined at either
side with tiny fabric-covered buttons
set into black-etched buttonholes.
There is wide collar turned back
from an embroidered muslin guimpe
and slashed sleeves revealing muslin
elbow cuffs, but the feature of the
frock is the pair of envelope-flapped
oblong pockets set on at the termina.
ton of the shoulder straps between
bust and waist line. The same type
of autumn outing frock may be de.
veloped in striped. checked or plain
English mohair relieved by touches OF
bright color in the form of silk or
satin pipings. necktie and per.
chance a sash.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
coLoRs FOR THE AUTUMN.
Brilliant and Beautiful Tones Are to
Be in Vogue.

The new pistache shade indicates
the tone of the shell, dull, soft will
low green with a faint yellowish cast
In the lighter tones, while the darker
ones are more on the order of sage
and moss green, all uncommonly sub
dued, yet expressive.
Flowers have had their beautiful
hues initiated in the new colors. There
is, for instance, the nasturtium in it's
gorgeous tints of rich, golden apricot
and warm brownish copper, all of
which are shown in Henne, one Of the
most beautiful shades of the season.
They are exceptionally deep and ex-
pressive, and are sometimes called
girofiee, as they resemble the colors
of the wallfower
The beautiful hue of the lapis laZuli
is signified by the dark and medium
tones of sirene-a warm, Opaque blue
with Just the very faintest touch of
gray-green underlying it. The light
er tones are gorgeous in their rich.
clear briliiancy.
Among the neutral shades there are
two lovely new grays-vapeur and ele-
phant The former is on the pearl
gray color, only blush instead of pink
ish and exceedingly clear and delicate
in all of the three tones. AS the name
implies, 1t is exactly the cloudy, fragile
color of vapor. while the latter is a
beautiful, deep gun-metal gray, almost
black in the darkest tone, unlike the
real color of the elephant, which is a
dusty, muddy gray.
Rouen blue ranges between tapestry
and Tokyo blue tones, with a tinge
of steel gray very noticeable. particu-
largly in the lightest of the three
tones. The darker ones bear some
likeness to the perfect dove color and
are extremely rich despite their sub
dued softness.
There are two new shades of tan;
Isabelle. the one, composed of six
tones, of which the darkest are ex-
tremely dull, almost a blackish brown,
while the medium ones are more on
the order of fawn color and the light
est are a decided pinkish beige, very
delicate and smart. and particularly
suitable for being blended with other
colors.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
His Mind Was Made up.

1t was during trial in an Alabama
city more than 20 years ago that one
Of the jurors suddenly rose from his
seat and precipitately fled from the
courtroom. He was arrested in his
fight before he had left the building,
and brought back
What do you mean by running OF
in that way?' asked the judge. who
knew the man to be simple. honest
farmer.
Its like this, your honor" said the
man. earnestly. When Mr.. Hobbs
finished talking my mind was all
clear, but when Mr.. Clayton began
was all confused again, and l said to
myself: I'd better leave at once, and
stay away till he's done for to tell the
truth. / didn't like the way the argu-
ment was going. your honor
Youths Companion
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01

TWELVE thousand American citi-
/ zens on the Atlantic feet. bound
around the world, will have no part in
the coming national election.
The feet will be anchored in Manila
bay election day, and the Philippine
statutes refuse citizenship to soldiers,
sailors and marines of the United
States. Eighteen hundred votes will
be missing from the ballot boxes Of
New York. The Empire state con-
tributed the largest number Of en-
listed men to the fleet.
Massachusetts and Pennsylvania are
tied for second place, with 1900 each.
New England alone is represented by
1900 and other eastern states by
5,S37. Eighteen hundred southerners
are with the feet.
Illinois is represented by S65, Ohio
by 750. Michigan 525 and Indiana 466.
The newest state. Oklahoma, found
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01

MOT since 1898 has the total United
IN States pensioners been so low as
it is at present. This fact is made
known in a report by the commission
er of pensions. recently issued, and
the report shows that steady decline
has set in, death cutting heavily into
the ranks in the last year. The 1908
total is 951,6S7 and it was said that
in all probability this will shrink to
100000 within another year.
Four years ago the high water mark
in pensions was reached. For a few
days in August, 1904, there were more
than 100000 persons on the rolls.
These figures, however, do not appear
in the official reports, as the official
record of 1904 gives an average of
only 994,702. There were 99S, AL pen
sioners on the average in 1905. and
then started the downward movement,
which 1t Is expected will become more
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
YoUNesrER AN APT PUPIL.
Every indication That Tommy would
Be Successful Politician.

The children, especially Tommy,
were very much interested in the
game of politics, and father was de-
lighted with their precocity. The
other day there was more than the
usual whooping in the playroom, and
their mother found the two smaller
children assailing Tommy vigorously.
What's the matter?" she asked.
Tommy, what have you been doing?"
"Nawthin: Only playing politics"
We'll, but what did you do to the
children?"
Just playing convention. We
adopted the unit rule and was chair.
man Of the delegation. Then we intro
duced a resolution to decide whether
they should take my apple or l should
take theirs
'Well?"
Il cast the vote of the delegation"
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01

The
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The
breadth
blue
Two folds
sleeves
CURED Eight 6
second
IN at the neck which is filled with tucked this outlined
is
the shoulders edged with galoon
at left side under Materials
tucke net
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
WASHINGTON.-Is Uncle Sam pc.
w nurious in the allotment of sal

WAsHINGToN.-Is Uncle Sam pc.
w nurious in the allotment of sal
aries?
This question is constantly being
asked by clerks and others in the en-
ploy of the government. 1t is recalled
that at the last congress the salaries
of the cabinet officers were increased
from $4,000 to $4,000 per annum.
The government clerks contend that
their salaries are too small, and that.
as the cost of living has advanced.
they should be accorded the same corr
sideration given cabinet officials and
congressman.
The clerks are not the only ones
who are grumbling at the apparent
disinclination on the part of the gov
ernment to increase salaries. Their
superiors also are said to be in favor
of increases. Many government Off
cials who refrain from giving publicity
to their utterances for obvious rea-
sons, contend that the salary paid the
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
Salary of Consuls General and Others

The United States district attorney
at New York receives $4,000 a year,
while the district attorney at Boston
receives $4,000. The salaries of other
federal district attorneys are as fol-
lows: At Newark, n. j., $4,000; in
Vermont. $4,000; in Pennsylvania
$4,000; in Maryland. $4,000; in North
Carolina. $4,000; in Florida. $500.
The United States marshals receive
from $4,000 to $1,000 per annum. The
marshals in New York receive $4,000;
Pennsylvania, $4,000; Maryland,
$4,000. The salaries of other impor-
tant positions are: Public printer.
$4,000; secretary of the Smithsonian
Institution. $4,000; civil service COM
missioner, $4,000 each; interstate COM
merce commissioners. $4,000 each;
isthmian canal commissioners. $14 900
each; district commissioners, $1,000
each; director of the international bu-
reau of American republics, $4,000;
William Loeb, Jr., receives $4,000 for
his services as secretary to the presi-
GERS receive only $4,000 and $4,5OO per
annum. The sergeant-at-arms of the
senate gets $1,000.
The first assistant postmaster gen.
eral receives $4,000 per annum, the
second. third and fourth assistants.
$4,000 each. The chief inspector OF
the post Office department receives
$4,000; the superintendent of division,
$4,000: the general superintendent,
$4,000
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
To Remove Ink Stains.

To remove ink stains from your
carpet melt mutton tallow and coat
all over the ink stain unless the carpet
is light weight, then dip into the hot
taliow. After this wash the article
in warm water and all traces of ink
will be gone. II shadow remains,
place blotting paper over 1t and press
with hot fiatiron.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
Maple Bavarian Cream.

Heat one. cupful maple sirup. Be
fore II is too hot add the wellbeaten
yolk OF one egg and cook for mo-
ment. Soak a half tablespoonful Of
gelatine in little cold water. Put
dissolved gelatinc into the hot slrup
and egg. and while 1t cools beat stiff
half pint Of thick cream. Then beat
the cream thoroughly into the cold
sirup. Put in mold or sherbet glasses
and set away in ice box.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
TESTING PAINT.

Property owners should know how
to prove the purity and quality of
white lead, the most important paint
Ingredient, before paying for it. To
all who write, National Lead Co., the
largest manufacturers of pure white
lead, send free outfit with which to
make simple and sure test of white
lead, and also free book about paint.
Their address is Woodbridge Bldg,
New York City.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
Readv.Made Fall Suits.

The American manufacturers are al.
ieady turning out the new tailor
suits for autumn at comparatively
small prices. Blue. black and green
are the favorite colors.
Soft cloths are used. The skirts
are circular and short. The coats are
nearly 10 the knees. single.breasted
and cut away from the waist line.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01

Any dainty-colored lawn would make
up this pretty blouse. We have chos-
en- pale blue for our model. The yoke,
which continues to the waist back and
front, Is of very fine muslin embroid-
cry edged with a narrow frill of Val.
enciennes lace. The material Is
tucked in narrow tucks at the top,
and set to yoke, II has a simple puffed
sleeve. which is gathered into a cuff
of the embroidery ut the elbow.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
Business Genius.

He who can be "all things to all
men"-solicitous of ones patronage.
comparatively Indifferent to another;
who can study his customers likes
and dislikes, and meet them in all
their varying, and very often annoy.
ing, moods-is he who is going to be
most successful. The ability to do this
may be described as business genius
and it is perhaps the most rare genius
in the world.-Men's Wear.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
GOOD ADVICE.
Debts Of the Rich and Poor.

Debts. as a general rule, are harder
to be collected from the rich man
than from the slave Of toll. for the
former builds upon his position in So
ciety to excuse him from his obliga-
tions, while the latter often makes
the attempt to discharge his contracts
to preserve his standing in the COM
munity.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
Jabots on Night Gowns.

The dainty night gowns are now
made with wide Dutch collars and fine
embroidery, scalloped and edged
with lace. Down the front from collar
to waist is fourinch jabot Of lace
and embroidery.
Here and there are put necks Of
cclOred ribbon.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
Arabian Lace for Beds.

Entire bed sets are now made of
heavy ecru Arabian lace. These are
lined with china silk in faint colors.
They are laid over the bed and extend
nearly to the floor There is an OBJ.
Tong piece for the pillows.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
For Baby.

The little single-piece kimonos made
Of flannel or cashmere are not new.
but ono mother has made some of
linen for baby to slip on in the sum.
mer. They are both usefY' and at.
tractive looking.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
The Usual Luck.

Hewitt-That new watch OF yours is
q beauty.
Jewitt-Yes, but don't get any
chance to show 1t; whenever anybody
asks what time it is somebody is sure
to see clock before l can get my
watch out.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
A Good Witness.

Bystander-Did you see 'ow It 'ap-
pened, lady?
Fair Motorist-Oh, dear no! l was
asleep Just then.
Bystander-Ah, then you'll be able
to prove lullaby!-Punch.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01

To plead that anything Is excus-
able is to admit that 1t is wrong
Smiles.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01

Important to Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces in
nammAtion, sllays pain cures wind coc 25c bottle
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01

These Tired, Aching Feet of Yours
Write A B. omsted. lie Roy, N. Y, Tor sample.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01

One cannot quarrel II the other will
not.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
HAD HEARD THEM.

Judge-Do you understand the ma,
ture of an oath?
She-I'm telephone girl, Judge.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
saved her life. Read her letter.
Mrs. T. G. Willadsen, of Manning,
Iowa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
~ can truly say that Lydia E. Pink-
hams Vegetable Compound saved my
life, and cannot express my gratitude
to you in words. For years I suffered
with the worst forms of female COM
plants, continually doctoring and
spending lots of money for medicine
without help. wrote you for advice,
followed it as directed, and took Lydia
E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
it has restored me to perfect health.
Had it not been for you should have
been in my grave to-day. I wish every
suffering woman would try it."
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-01
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear.
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
tion, dizziness, or nervous prOstration.
Why don't you try it2
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-23
BOWDOINHAM.

The beautiful granite drinking fountain
presented to the town of Bowdoinhaln b,
]. +. and H. d. Cornish is now estab-
lished in Main street. opposite the Sc
diers' Memorial and is the object OF adj
miration. The Cornishes are prom'ne =:
business men and interested in the VOL
fare of the town. Water is supplied fro n
a spring on the Caleb Sedgley estate.
The Bowdoinham Band, in years pa 81
famous for it's excellence, has been 70
organized with Edward w. +. Warren
as leader. and Mr.. Plummer, secretary
and treasurer Already twenty musicIa MS
have been chosen and rehearsals are neIG
weekly.
The spur track to the new building f.
Gently constructed by the Sagadahoc Fer
tilizer Co, is completed. This plant cove =
over an acre of ground and is well suited
to the needs of the firm.
While definite statements are withheld
as to when the Kindlingwood factory VII
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-23
KNOX,.
WASHINGTON.

Merle = Mari shot big buck deer
Thursday in what is known as the Dan
forth field.
Mrs. F,lrIra Jones and grandson. Les
lie Savage, are visiting in Bath and Lin
coin
W. f. Overlook was at Rockrolt and
Rockland last week.
Herbert Farrar's little boy is sick With
pneumonia.
Nv and Mrs. J. b. Howard visited at
A. =. Johnston's Thursday.
Miss Merle Bruce, who has beer visit
ing relatives here, returned Monday to
her home at Lincoln Center.
Ira r. Sylvester has had a telephone
installed in his residence.
The popular postmaster at Raz"rvlle
p. G. Incols, celebrated his 10th birthday
last Sunday. The ncighbors and friends
called on HIM and wished finn many hap
py returns of the day and some stopped
and sang some of his favorite hymns Mr..
Ingolls came here from Bluehill in 1866
soon after he came ont of the army and
purchased a store and residence of the
late L. A. Law on the site of his pres
ent store The building was burned and
he erected the present one and has been
in trade ever since Ife has held several
town Offices. being Town treasurer FOR
more than 20 years elected year after
year without opposition. He served as
from the class Of Wash
ing:on, Appleton and nore in the Legis-
lature in 1855
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IT'S YOUR kidneys.
DON'T Mistake The Cause of Your
Troubles. An Augusta Citizen
Shows How to Cure Them.

Many people never suspect their
kidneys. If suffering from a lame.
weak or aching back they think that
it is only muscular weakness; when
urinary trouble sets in they think it
will soon correct itself. And so it is
with all the other symptoms of kid
ney disorders. That is just where the
danger lies. You must cure these
troubles or they may lead to diabetes
to use is looan's Kidney Pills. 1t cures
all ills which are caused by weak or
diseased kidneys. Augusta people tes-
tify to permanent cures.
W. L. Fifcld, Manufacturer of the
FiGeld Automatic Drilling Attachment.
living at IA Melville street, Augusta,
Me, says: II have the utmost conf
dence in Doan's Kidney Pills as
know from personal experience that
they are reliable kidney remedy.
Several years ago l used them With
the most satisfactory results. l Go
not care to go into further details re-
garding my case, but can say that
chccrfully recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills for all cases of kidney disease"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doan's-and
take no ether.
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HATS AND MEMORY.
How Hotel Cafe Doorman Remembers
Guests sIeadwear.

What is the system by which the
doorman at the dining room in the big
hotels keeps tab" on the guests? Is
it memory? The negroes who do the
work say it is. but it requires some
credulity to believe that a man can
remember several hundred guests and
the hats they deposited when they
went in to luncheon or dinner
Alex" who cared for the hats of
the Kansas City public for many years
at the old Midland and now has the
same post at the Baltimore. never
makes a mistake and he gives no
checks to the diners But if one
watches Alex" closely it will be
noticed that he scans every man care
fully as he enters the room The hats
are placed in rows on two long tables
and when the owners come out "Alex"
goes, unerringly to the right hat.
Its just like any other business"
Alex" says. I'D feel mighty
ashamed. and the management
wouldn't keep me if I mixed the hats.
When they come in / try to put their
hats on the table with reference to the
tables they occupy in the dining room.
but memory goes a long way
Kansas City Star