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Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
House Where Dante Lived.

Dante's house. whose shop once
formed the bedroom of the poet. has
just had.
Besides most mysterious noises
which were heard all over the house,
sufficiently disquieting to all good
Florentines. and uncanny Carvings
on" by his implements, which ac-
quired the uncomfortable habit of ris-
ing from where they had been laid
and placing themselves safely out of
reach, causing some very explicit re-
marks by the blacksmith and his at
tendants, the most alarming manifes-
tation of the presence of a ghostly
visitor made itself felt literally the
other day. A big hammer started
mysteriously from the bench and
dealt the blacksmith a heavy blow
on the head. History doesn't record
his remarks on this occasion, but ev-
erybody will sympathize with him.
whatever he said.
After a few days OF exciting cpl
sodes. of which the above are a few
examples. the inhabitants of the house
thought they had had enough and the
are believed to be powerful mediums
and the innocent causes of these phe-
nomena, decided to hold a seance.
They therefore summoned two other
mediums and sat down to discover the
wishes of the spirit, which was evil
IDENTIFY as much disturbed as them
selves. The spirit obligingly COM
piled with their wishes and on being
summoned in the usual way revealed
himself as the ghost of the poet Dante
and handed over to them a piece OF
parchment covered with writing.
An examination of this document
disclosed the fact that the spirit had
distinct objections to any one occupy
ing the room in which he was born;
furthermore. he desired that two as
sistants, who We're mediums, should
be dismissed. Needless to say, these
commands were attended to with alac-
rity by the good blacksmith, who had
no desire to feel his heaviest hammer
descending on his head again.
All Florence has been agog over the
affair and the blacksmith became the
most sought-after man at the tavern
where he was wont to take his even
ing glass. His advice to every one is.
first, never to take house in which
any celebrated person has chanced to
live, and. secondly, II you must. above
all, don't be blacksmith in 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
Cowboy Killed over Sheep.

Steamboat Springs, Colo.-Horace
Williams, cowboy who has ridden
the range in every western state, met
death here early Monday morning in
a mysterious manner He, with other
cowboys, had been drinking during
the evening, and near midnight met
number of sheepherders who were
also in with big flock of sheep from
Wyoming. The cowboys had driven
in thousand head of cattle for ship
ment, both gangs coming in from the
Snake river section, near the line
separating the two interests.
1t is claimed Williams went behind
the counter at one of the restaurants
and secretly secured his gun. Then
he stepped out behind the Anderson
saloon in the Brooklyn part of Steam
boat Springs. With him were two
sheepherders and one other cowboy.
1t is claimed that three reports fol-
lowed from guns in quick succession
and Williams was found with a smok
ing revolver in his hand. He rushed
into the saloon and dropped down
into a chair, remarking to one Of the
men: Il got him. and within five
minutes he had bled to death from a
wound in the right leg just below the
knee. the right foot also being pierced
by the same shot.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
Mrs. HoWe's Old Ace.

To me has been granted some
what unusual experience in life. Nine.
ty full years have been measured off
to me. their lessons and opportunities
unabridged by wasting disease or gnaw-
ing poverty. have enjoyed general
good health, comfortable circum-
stances, excellent company and the
indictments to personal effort which
civilized society offers its members
For this life and its gifts, am,
hope. devoutly thankful. 1 came into
this world helpless and ignorant bit
of humanity. | have found in 1t many
helps towards the attainment of my
full human stature. material, mental,
moral In this slow process of attain.
ment, many features have proved
transient. Visions have come and gon g
Seasons have blossomed and closed,
passions have famed and faded
Something has never left me. My re.
lation to 1t has suffered many changes,
but 1t still remains, the foundation OF
my life, light in darkness, consolation
in ill-fortune. guide In uncertainty
Julia Ward Howe. in Harper's Bazaar.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
sPERRY IS RETIRED.
Rear Admiral Reached the Age
Limit of 81 Years.
Naval Commander Goes Out Of Serw
ice Without Having Seen Active
Service-Once Chief Of
Naval War College.

Newport, r. !. - Rear Admiral
Charles s. Sperry, U. s. NJ, who was
retired the other day, having reached
the age limit of 62 years, will be re-
membered as the commanding officer
of the aroundthe-world voyage of the
American navy, from San Francisco
to Hampton Roads. Succeeding Flight
ing Bob" Evans, who successfully
piloted the fleet from Hampton Roads
to the Golden Gate, Admiral Sperry
had the usual misfortune of those who
succeed public favorite. However.
Sperry soon proved that he was an
able commander as well as faithful
secOndin-command. Evans and Sper.
ry both spent the best part of their
lives in the service of the United
States.
Admiral Evans was born in 1916 and
entered the navy in 1860. Admiral
Sperry was born in Brooklyn in 1S47
and entered the naval academy two
years after Admiral Evans. Sperry
was educated in the public schools OF
Waterbury, Conn, which has remained
his home, SO far as a naval officer can
have home. He married Edith
Marcy, a daughter of William l..
Marcy, who was governor of New
York state in 1899, and later sec,
retary of state under Polk, and secre-
tary of state under Pierce. Admiral
Sperry was promoted to ensign in
1868, to master in 1869 and to lieu
tenant in 1870. He has had three
tours of duty as instructor at the
United States Naval academy 1S74-7S,
1SS1-S4. and 1SS7-91. He was COM
missioned lieutenant commander 1885;
served on the Chicago of the squadron
of evolution. 1S9l-93, and at the bu-
reau of ordnance in Washington,
1895
He became commander in 1894,
and from 1895 to 1898 was at the New
York navy yard. His knowledge of
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
The October Century.

The most timely feature of the Octo-
Der Century is the Clermont chapter
of "F>ulton's Invention OF the Steam
boat written by the inventors great
granddaughter, Mrs. Alice Crary Sut-
cliffe. This second of two valuable
historical articles is devoted to the
Clermont's making. launching and his
tory; and the narrative includes many
of F,ulton's own letters and manu-
scripts. now published for the first
time. in addition to autographic plans
for the Clermont. recently discovered.
Other timely articles of the number
include Mr.. A. Barton Hepburn's dis
cussion of the question: rs a Central
Bank Desirable?" contracting the rig
idity of the United States currency
with the flexibility of the currency OF
other nations: also two articles on the
growing use of the "finger-print" sys-
tenn OF Identification in governmental
and business circles. Charles b.
Brewer tells OF their use in the United
States navy and elsewhere; and Jay
Hambidge has much Of interest to say
on the remarkably successful use by
the New York police of this new meth
cd of identifying criminals.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30

ordnance was an important factor in
preparing the fleets for the Spanish.
American war. 1t was his devotion to
this work which prevented him from
getting a better war command than
that of the Yorktown, which he held
from 1898 to 1900. From 1901 to 1903
he commanded the New Orleans.
Despite his long career in the
naval service. since April. 1868. when
he was appointed ensign. Admiral
Sperry has never seen active service
At the time of the outbreak of the
Spanish-American war, the admiral.
then commander, went to Washing
ton and asked for a ship. He wanted
to go to the front.
ANY officer can command a ship"
said the bureau chief. You go to
Brooklyn and superintend the fitting
out of the ships with ordnance. There
is no glory about that, but you can
make yourself mighty useful"
Admiral Sperry went back to Brook
lyn. his home town, and there served
out the war In the Brooklyn. navy
yard.
By virtue of his presidency of the
War college, Capt. Sperry was mem
ber of the general board of the navy
and he was the naval member OF the
national coast defense board. In May,
1906. he became rear admiral. and
In June went to Geneva as naval dele.
gate of the United States to revise the
convention OF 1864, concerning the
treatment of sick and wounded in
time of war In 1907 he was again the
naval delegate of the United States at
the second international peace con
ference ut The Hague. His services
to the United States and to humanity
at this conference are universally con
ceded to have been great.
At the conclusion of the conference
Admiral Sperry was one of the four
rear admirals chosen to take the fleet
of 16 battle-ships around the world.
Succeeding Admiral Evans in the
supreme command at San Francisco
in May, 1908. he brought the fleet back
70 Hampton Roads by the way OF
China. Japan and the Philippines.
When in the Mediterranean his feet
was rushed to the aid Of the earth.
quake sufferers in Sicily and Calabria,
Italy.
Admiral Sperry is Of slender build,
Weighing not more than 130 pounds,
is sallow OF complexion, with black
hair slightly gray over the ears, and
with piercing black eyes. When not
troubled with indigestion. and when
work Ia progressing favorably he is
the most genial Of gentlemen. replete
In anecdote and most companionabls.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
Baby Burned Alive.

Montrose. Colo.-Charles Pitchford,
the 2h-year-old son of ranchman liv-
ing eighteen miles north of Montrose.
was burned alive in his home, which
was set on fire by his five-year-old
brother. who was playing with
matches.
Mrs. Pitchford had left the house
to meet another son, who was on his
way home from school. When she had
gone about 500 yards she happened to
look back and saw the house in
flames. She rushed back just in time
to save from death her one-year-old
baby, which was sleeping in a front
room. The baby was badly burned.
Charles was sleeping in a small clos
ct-like room at the rear Of the house
ana could not be rescued. William
who started the fire, ran from the
burning building.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
PAINT FAULTS.

1t is a common occurrence nova
days to hear man remark with dis
gust: ut is impossible to have good
painting done these days; either the
paint is not good or there are no good
painters" This, however, is not true.
There is good paint, and there are
good painters. But the question is,
bringing them together
One cannot expect a satisfactory
painting job without pure white lead
There is way to make sure you are
getting pure white lead without test
ing it. See that the keg bears Ma
tional Lead Company's famous Dutch
Boy Painter trademark, which is a
positive guarantee of purity. However,
anyone can test white lead National
Lead Company, 1902 Trinity Bldg,
New York City, will send you a lead
tester and painters outfit, consisting
of book of color schemes, specifica-
tions, etc, upon request.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
Changed Farm Life.

The dull silence that lung over that
New England dinner table has been
lifted of late 1t is gone like the
dew in the sunlight Of the new social
influences. The isolation of the farm
was the chilling cause that drove men
into the cities. Now, by telephone and
free mail delivery, all the warm
world currents are being carried to
the country and are vitalizing the ru-
raj community into life that is rich
and abundant in the variety of it's in
terests. A real heart hunger has
been answered. Over hill and down
dale flashes the impulse that electri
fies existence with the thrill of human
life touching other human life.-De-
lineator.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
YIELD THIS YEAR IN NORTHERN
COLORADO WILL BRING
ABOUT $5,oooyooo.
HARVEST DAYS HERE
NOTWITHSTANDING LATE SPRING
AND HEAVY RAINS THE CROP
is VERY ENCOURAGING.

Beet harvesting has begun in North.
ern Colorado and the farms in that
district are gathering in a crop that
VIII yield them upwards of $5,0O0,0OO.
The best sugar factories of the
great Western Sugar Company at
Loveland, Longmont and Ft. Collins
are being overhauled and put in work
ing order, so that they may be ready
to begin the manufacture of sugar the
latter part Of this week or the first
part of next week
The tonnage this year will show a
large increase over the crop of last
season, and the farmers will profit
greatly thereby, but the output of the
wactories will not increase, as the per-
centage of sugar in the beets is not
as great this season as last.
The reasons assigned for the de-
ficiency of sugar in the beets are. late
planting and the unusual amount of
rainfall during the summer In spite
of these handicaps the crops have
thrived wonderfully well, showing, as
stated above, a large increase in ton
mage.
The harvesting of the beets and
their transportation to the points
where the factories are located will
take until the latter part of November,
and during the time the electric and
steam roads of the Great Western
Sugar Company and the branches Of
the Union Pacific will have all the
business they can handle.
The present has certainly been a
year of plenty for the farmers in
Northern Colorado. Potato shipments
have already started from the Greeley
district. 1t is estimated that fully 49,
900 cars of potatoes will be shipped
out of the Greeley district this year
as compared with 10000 cars last
year.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
Paw Paw, Mich


Another Operation Avoided.
Chicago, Ill. .-"I want women to
know what that wonderful medicine,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, has done for me. Two of the
best doctors in Chicago said 1 would
die if did not have an operation, and
1 never thought of seeing a we'll day
again. had a small tumor and female
troubles so that I suffered day and
night. A friend recommended Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and it made me well woman. MRS.
ALvENA SPERLINa, II Langdon St.,
Chicago, Ill.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from roots and herbs,
has proved to be the most successful
remedy for curing the worst forms Of
female ills, including displacements.
Inflammation, fibroid tumors, irregu-
larities, periodic pains, backache, bear
ing-down feeling, fatulency, indiges-
tion, and nervous prostration. Itcosts
but trifle to try it, and the result
has been worth millions to many
suffering women.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
GHOST OF THE POET DANTE
Said to Object to Anyone Using Room
in Florence. Italy, Whore Hs
Was Born.

Florence, Italy.-Recent occurrences
in the house in this town where the
poet Dante was born probably will
make other people in the more pro
sale walks chary Of taking up their
abode under roofs which have former.
iy sheltered more celebrated people
or at least will make them very care
ful what trade they pursue when in
habiting such famous homes. The
one trade most to be avoided in such
circumstances seems to be that OF
blacksmith, judging from the uncom-
fortable-not to say painful, expert
ences which the smith now living in
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
Too Suggestive.

My poor man. said the kind
housewife. as she handed out a cut Of
prune pie, how did you come to fail
il you owned a condensed milk fac
tory?"
"Ah, ma'am,' responded the tall
tramp, ''it was de fault of me partner.
He called de milk de Globe brand and
we went up
And the name ruined it?'
Yes, ma'am; you see de globe is
two-thirds water"
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
Found Dead in Ditch.

Boulder, Colo.-John Nolan. an in
mate of the county poor farm, four
miles east of Boulder. was found dead
in an irrigating ditch that runs
through the place by Superintendent
Parker. Nolan was subject to epilep.
sy. and the supposition is that he was
seized with fit while crossing the
ditch bridge and fell into the water.
The coroner decided an inquest was
unnecessary.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
Followed Directions.

Two street urchlns were having a
controversy over spotted pup.
Gimme my dorg." said the tall one
angrily. doubling up his fist.
Give yer de dog?" retorted the
other one sarcastically, "Why yer can
whistle for it,
Can, eh? Well, that's just what
I'm going to do. Come on, purp." And
the next moment the tall boy and the
dog we're vanishing around the cor
ner.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
Like Their Famous Namesakes.

An upper Harlem man named his
twin sons Theodore Roosevelt and
William Taft, says the New York
Sun. A friend asked him the other
day how they were getting along.
'Famously." was the answer. will
liam digs steadily into his breakfast
bowl while Theodore yells and pounds
him over the head with a spoon
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
STATE OF ONO CIrr OF TOLEDO, =
TTCAa rnIF<ry 5

FRANK ]. CHENEY makes oath tha- he b senior
partner of the nrm OF +. j. CHENEY 4 Co.. doing
business in the City OF Toledo. County and State
aforesaid. and that said hrm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of CATARRH that cannot be cured by the of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence.
this 9Th day of December. A. D.. 1886.
srAl A. w So3.a1 o.nAsoM: sos,,c
'-,-i sNoAAhi
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF tho
system Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. O.
Sold by all Druggists 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
80 Fl. BolveLs-

Biggest organ of the body-the
bowels-and the most important
It's got to be looked after-neglect
means suffering and years of
misery. CAS SCARE rs help
nature keep every part of your
bowels clean and strengthen
they act right-means health to
your whole body. su
cAScARETS roc box fer a weeks treat
ment. All druggists. Biggest seller in
the world - Million boxes a month
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
Main List with Him.

They are still talkin' about the
suns light dying out" some one said
to Brother Williams. and his comment
was brief and expressive.
Dat amt worryin' me at all. De
main question with me is-when Is
NY own light gwine ut?"-Atlanta
Constitution.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30

The Union Pacific Railway system.
embracing what are commonly known
as the Hartman lines. is to spend
500. 100000 in extensions. betterments
and equipment in Colorado, Utah, Wy
oming. Nebraska. Kansas and other
western states.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
In Plttshura.

The City Editor-Here's a mighty
good story about young fellow who
runs away with chorus girl.
The Night Editor-What's that? A
good story? Why, it's been done to
death.
The City Editor-This one hasn't.
It's an absolute novelty. The young
fellow is neither millionaire nor a
Pittsburger.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
The PeriIs Of Propinquity.

How did that freight boat OF yours
pay this season."
Not very well. Still, her record in
one way was highly satisfactory"
What way was that?"
Out of the total number of guests
carried in her cabins during the sum-
mer. twenty-six became engaged, and
there have been seven marriages"
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30

Reports from Northern Colorado in.
dicate that che beet crop in that dis.
trict, which is now fully matured and
out Of all danger. will yield to the
growers an income Of $5.000,000.
Ruth Bryan-Leavitt may be can.
didate for Congress- from Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder.
It makes tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t
is a certain cure for sweating callous and
hot. tired. aching feet. Always use it to
Break in new shoes. Sold by all Druggists
25c. Trial package mailed Free. Address
Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy. New York.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
Good Roads Mean Money.

The people need to be educated to
the fact that money spent for good
roads is not money thrown away.
whereas money spent for makeshift
improvements is worse than thrown
away.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30

Hamlins Wizard Oil is over fifty years
old and, like an old friend. it can be de-
pended upon Just as surely as the family
doctor who may be miles away.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
The Aid of Fashion,

Ella-What would you do if you ac-
tually found man under your bed?
Stella-Id drop my hat on him.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
Possible Exclamation.

Hixon-"My tailor has sent me two
bills for one suit of clothes"
Dixon-"How do you account for
it?"
Hixoh-"He evidently uses the
double-entry system Of bookkeeping"
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
DOCTOR
ADVISED
OPERATION
CuredbyLydiaE. .Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

IL suffered terri
bly, from female ills,
including infiam-
nation and conges-
tion, for several
years. My doctor
said there was no
hope for me but an
operation. / began
taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound, and
1 can now say ] am
a we'll woman"
EMMA nRApEp
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30

What would be good name for
my flying machine?"
Why not call it The Cost of Liv-
ing Houston Post.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
II Your Eyes Bother You

get box of PET1IT'S EYE SALVE. old
reliable. most successful eye remedy made.
All druggists or Howard Bros. Buffalo, \. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30

The true Christian does a great
many things he does not have to do.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30

The people who don't want to stay
little must read big books.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, sofens the gums reduce. in
nAmmaton, allays pain. wind collie 25c bottle
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30
AN aviator cannot boast of his fam

lily"
Why not?"
Because in his profession there is
no cause for boasting of descent
Baltimore American.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30

Palm tree prosperity does not de
pend upon weather or climate.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30

The devilish thing about worry is
that it never counts on Gods help.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-30

WHY SUFFER FROM a COLD
when few drops of Perry Davis Painkiller taken
promptly in some hot water or milk will prevent it.
In 25c, 35c and Soc bottles. At all dealers.