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Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29

r HE Cosmos club of Washington, as
i anybody might know from its
Greek name, is the club inhabited by
the scientific high brows of this capi-
tai. 1t is Americas most distin-
guished collection of ultimate wisdom.
1t knows all about everything and in
cidentally it is the richest and most
prosperous club in Washington.
Scientists, literary people, statesmen
not politicians, however-and emin-
ent folk in all the strictly intellectual
avenues constitute it's membership.
So it is that the Cosmos clubs dis
covery of the featherless chicken is
regarded as of the greatest signifi.
canoe. The club sat on this discov
cry in solemn, scientific state. There
is no doubt of it. The featherless
chicken has arrived, and its ultimate
influence on household economics is
not to be overrated.
DR.. R. H. Chapman of the geologi-
cal survey. told the wise .sen about
it. Fifty absolutely featherless
chicks were born-that is, hatched-
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29
Countess Cassini to Go Into Opera

that she discharged with the skill and
tact of the most experienced social
leader all the responsibilities of host
ess at the home of one of the most
prominent diplomats in the world.
This beauty from the cars domain
was a member of her uncle's house
hold from the time she was three
years old. Finally, she became the
adopted daughter of Count Cassini.
She has lived in all parts of the world
and speaks half dozen languages
with fiuency.
Love of dress is passion with the
countess. 1t has been said of her
that If her early ambition were trans
lated into prayer it would be, please
God, make me as beautiful as you
can" She cannot understand how
any woman could desire anything be-
fore that, but having been blessed
with rare type Of beauty sufficiently
distinctive to fulfill the dreams of
her young girlhood, she has of late
years turned her major attention to
dress.
At one time her wardrobe has en-
braced as many as 80 gowns, three
dozen pairs Of shoes and slippers,
nearly an equal number of hats. pro-
portionate array of cloaks and wraps.
and a dozen muffs. During the social
season the countess has required as
many as three French maids to care
for her finery
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29

IN the copy of Foreign Relations o!
/ 1906. issued by the state depart
ment and made public the other day
D. Washington, appears some CORE
spondence showing that on July IA.
1906. Assistant Secretary Bacon made
inquiries of the Italian ambassador
regarding the status of an American
girl who should marry an Italian no.
bleman.
Officials of the state department
positively deny that this interrogation
had any reference to the prospective
marriage of the duke of the Abruzzi
and Miss Katherine Elkins. that inter-
national romance having not been
started when the inquiry was made.
Any specific statement as to the per-
sons then Interested and whose mar
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29
Plans for the Arlington Amphitheater

room for about 5000 people, and
standing room in a colonade for many
more. 1t is contemplated that a crypt
should be constructed under the col.
onade and that 1t should be used for
the burial of distinguished men who
merit such recognition from the ma
ton. Provision is made also for me.
mortal busts or portrait statues in the
colonnade somewhat as has so fire.
quently been done" say the archi.
tects. 'in the famous Campo Santos
of Europe.
1t has been the endeavor to obtain
a serious and classic character in or
der to express the dignity and pur.
pose OF the building, and with this
end in view such classic structures
as the theater Of Dionsius at Athens
and the Roman theater at Orange,
have been studied. though not di-
rectly initiated.
The architects have striven rather
to keep the proposed building in har-
mony with the old colonial buildings
OF Washington. such as the White
House and the capitol. It is believed
the dignity and solemnity Of the struc-
ture would be enhanced by leaving it
uncovered.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29
Best Soil for Onlons.

Heavy soils are not suitable for
onion growing. for the reason that 1t
is difficult to make good seed bed.
and the surface Is likely to bake and
crack. much to the injury of the young
plants. It is difficult to get a uniform
growth Of onions on such soils. conse-
Quently q large per cent. of scullions
usually result. The land for onions
should be heavily fertilized with we'll
Voted stable manure. and plowed In
the fall or very early spring. the
the fall or very early In the spring.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

Harvey w. Scott of Portland, Ore.
who was rendered the ambassadorship
to Mexico, has declined the office.
Mrs. Sherman, wife Of the vice presi-
dent. and Mrs. Wood, friend, narrow
ly escaped serious injury when a run
away horse tried to jump over the
front end OF the Sherman automobile.
Former United States Senator Will
liam A. Stewart of Nevada died at the
Georgetown hospital here Friday fol-
lowing an operation. He had been at
the hospital since March 30th.
While conditions in the Near East
continue alarming and unsettled, the
State Department has been assured by
Great Britain that her ships on the
scene are adequate to protect Ameri-
cans as we'll as English subjects.
Senator Guggenheim has presented
to President Taft the formal invitation
of the Denver Chamber of Commerce
to a dinner to be given in his honor
August 10th. The President told the
senator that he would gladly attend
the dinner II he should go to Denver to
the Mississippi congress.
The body OF William NJ. Stewart.
former United States senator from Ne
vada. who died In Washington. has
been cremated. in accordance with a
wish expressed just before his death.
The ashes will be sealed In an urn
and as soon as Mrs. Stewart RECEIVERS
from an illness. they will be taken to
Nevada for interment.
Secretary Ballinger has vacated the
order OF withdrawal Of December 9th
last OF lands because OF their alleged
deposits Of phosphate amounting to
about $4,000 acres in Evanston. Wyo.
land district, and bout 100000 acres III
Blockfoot, Idaho. district.
8. N. D. North, director Of the cen
aus, whose differences with Secretary
Nagle over the administration Of the
census bureau has resulted In several
conferences between the secretary and
President Taft. has stated that II IL
not his purpose to resign. The Ques
tion n one Of Jurisdiction.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29
GENERAL NEWS,

The New York Senate adopted an
adverse report on Governor Hughes
direct nominations measure. This H.
nally kills the bill.
King Edward sent a personal cable
gram to F. ]. Jackson, the acting gov
ernor of the protectorate, instructing
him to meet Theodore Roosevelt upon
his arrival at Mombasa and show him
every consideration and care.
Five thousand dollars is offered by
Arthur E. Boas. wealthy New York
thread manufacturer. for information
leading to the recovery of his thirteen
year-old daughter. Adel, who strangely
disappeared in that city April 23rd.
At Dublin few days since, r. Z.
Walker. who won the 100-yard dash at
the olympic games in London last
summer, ran $50 yards In IA Is Sec
onds and 1S0 yards in II 4-5 seconds.
Both marks are new worlds records.
Thomas J. Mccoy. bank wrecker and
former chairman of the Tenth Indiana
Congressional Republican committee.
may have to complete three years
term in the state prison. he having
lost his habeas corpus suit.
Eight people were drowned and sew
en- others on board had thrilling es-
cape when the towboat Eagle of the
Louisiana Petroleum Company went
down April 25th In the Mississippi riv-
er about forty miles south Of New Or
leans.
The seismic disturbances have
ceased throughout Portugal Everyone
is greatly impressed with the courage
and energy OF King Manuel, who, after
directing the firemen In Lisbon when
the first and most violent shock oc-
Cured on Friday. set out with physi-
clans and supplies for the districts
where the destruction was the great
est.
It is announced at Hopkinsville.
KY, that options have been
closed for the purchase OF six
teen acres Of the farm on which
Jefferson Davis was born. and which
It Is proposed to convert into q
Memorial park.
Realizing the impotency OF the Turk.
fish and the Persian governments ade.
Quately to safeguard American lives
and property in the present disturbed
conditions In their countries, the State
Department has intimated that It will
welcome any assistance In this direc.
tion from Great Britain and Russia.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29
CURED ITCHING HUMoR.
Big, Painful SweIIinss Broke and Did
Not Heal-Suffered 3 Years.
Tortures Yield to Cuticura.

Little black swellings were scat
tered over my face and neck and they
would leave little black scars that
would itch SO l couldn't keep from
scratching them. Larger swellings
would appear and my clothes would
stick to the sores. went to doctor,
but the trouble only got worse. By
this time it was all over my arms and
the upper part of my body in swellings
as large as a dollar. 1t was SO pain
full that l could not bear to lie on my
back. The second doctor stopped the
swellings. but when they broke the
places would not heal. l bought set
of the Cuticura Remedies and in less
than a week some of the places were
nearly well. l continued until l had
used three sets, and now l am sound
and well. The di5ease lasted three
years. o. L. Wilson, Puryear. Tenn,
Feb. s, 1905"
Potter Drug Chem. Corp. Sole Props. Boston.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29
Perfect Confidence.

A physician was summoned to
very sick man. who was very much
preoccupied with troubles OF his own.
On arriving at the sick mans bed, he
said to his wife: Your husband is in
the last throes. Every movement
shows that the end is nearing" At
this moment the sick mans head fell
over the pillow, when the doctor said:
The end has come, your husband is
dead"
In a shrill, thin voice the sick man
said:
"'Tain't so, Maria"
At once the wife laid her hand on
his head and remarked Don't dis
turb yourself. Rufus-the doctor
knows best."-Harper's.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29
ProIoque REQUIRED.

During dinner Mr.. Galley began to
smile apropos of nothing.
What are you thinking about now!"
asked his wife. sharply.
Why" began Galley the Cornell
Widow tells an awfully good story
about"
Indeed" interrupted Mrs. Galley,
freezingly. Where did you meet this
interesting lady. may | inquire?"-Il-
lustrated Sunday Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29
M ere Human

A Wilkesbarre magistrate has de-
cided that cow has precedence over
an automobile and does not have to
wear red lantern on her tail when
standing in the road O. nights medi-
tatively chewing her cud. Human be-
ings apparently must take their
chances
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29

lifting, languor. dizzy spells and rheu-
matism. Before l used Doan's Kid
ney Pills." says Mr.. Winney, II
weighed 143. After taking 10 or 12
boxes l weighed 1852 and was COM
pletely cured"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29
Certainty convenience Economy

Never has there been known a case
where Mitchell's Eye Salve has not
given notable relief. A pure harmless
salve for application to the surface
of the eye lids; the simplest OF meth
DDS with wonderful results. The price
25 cents places it within reach of all.
All druggists sell it.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29
His Sentiments.

Oliver-What did your father say
when you told him had asked you to
marry me?
Natica-Shall l leave out the swear
words?
Oliver-Of course.
Natica-Then I've nothing to tell
you.-Dayton Herald.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29

To all who enclose
postage he will re-
ply, telling how
Doan's Kidney Pills
cured him after he
had doctored and
had been in two diff
ferent hospitals for
eighteen months,
suffering intense
pain in the back,
lameness, twinges
when stooping or
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children tssthng. softens tbs gurus, reduces Z
aAmmatiou, siiays pain. cures wind colio 10 ooso'
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29
One Point Settled.

They say the new Mrs. Bangs is q
very good plain cook"
II don't know about the excellence
Vi the cookery, but she's plain all
right"
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29
When Love 10 Young.

Mabel-Who was the best man as
your wedding?
Ethel-Why, my husband, OF course.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29
A FACER.

He-You have looked on my face for
the last time,
She-Why? Are you going to grow
q beard?
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29
PROOF FOR TWO CENTS.
u You Suffer with Your Kidneys and
Back, Write to This Man.

g. w. Winney, Medina, N. Y, in.
vites kidney sufferers to write to him.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29

Two 10 company: three . soullesi
CORPORATION.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-29
Vast Area for Ire,

England has 100000 acres OF iano
available for forestation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-02-05
Ono Kind of Economy,

''Some people have queer ideas of
economy, don't they" said a Wall
street man. "Thc other day I was
waiting with a man on an II sta
ton to 90 downtown. He saw a
friend on the opposite platform and
called over to him to come across
and go down with him TO his office
on a matter of business. The man
said he would, and after asking the
ticket chopper to pass the word over
that his fare was paid he handed
out cigar to the chopper and came
over to our side. He was greeted
with a laugh by the man who had
called to him and naturally asked
what it was for. Didn't you give
that ticket chopper a fifteen cent
cigar asked the friend. The man
admitted that he gave the kind he
usually smoked. Well said the
other, why didn't you just come
across without saying anything
about it, pay your fare and save a
dime The man rubbed his chin
and looked serious. He had become
so accustomed to tipping everybody
for any sort of favor that he never
thought of the other plan" New
York Press.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-02-05

straight into AIiiars eyes. $40 sau,
not a word. but drew her cloak more
closely about her with movement
that sent a thrill of suspicion and sur
prise through him.
Madame. you didn't really" he
cried in amaZement.
DO you think am child!" she
asked. DO you imagine that I did
not understand your suggestion from
the very first? You wanted me to fool
Karl. Perhaps | have fooled you.
How do you know am not nude be-
meath this cIpakT'
"Madarnew Milar cried In wide eyed
| amaZement.
Now let us see if you will take n
| chance" Olga said. Give me your
arm. my dear doctor. and we will walk
together through the ballroom"
| Millar was at loss for moment.
! His imperturbable calm was broken.
| Olga had matched her wOman's In
tuition against his cunning and had
won. But bis bewilderment gave way
| to undisguised admiration. and. bow
ing as CALAMITY as youthful sweet
heart, he gave her his arm.
As they were about to leave, how
ever, Karl suddenly barred their way.
coming hurriedly In from the ballroom.
Are you coming In with us. karlr'
Olga asked as they paused.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-02-05

You need rot be-" Olga assured
him Il am glad it happened. With all
your cynicIsm You are clever. and you
have done me Il great service. When l
know that this letter Is In his hands,
again shall he perfectly happy" she
went on. dipping her pen In the ink
we'll
you say l have helped you. Let me
render you one more service" Millar
urged.
What can that be?" Olga asked.
Il have begun this. Let me finish
It, Let me dictate this letter. You are
excited. You cannot think Of things to
say. 1t must be firm. strong"
"Yes. firm. strong" Olga acQuiesced.
Undoubtedly" Millar went on. Let
me tell you what to say"
YEARLY Olga yielded to his spell.
She seemed under hypnotic influence a.
she replied:
Every well; I shall write whatever
you tell me to say"
Millar stood behind her chair. hover
Ing over her like an evil spirit. His
singular. expressive hands twitched.
Good. l shall try to express your
thoughts" he said; "cold, formal"
Yes. 1t must be So" Olga said.
1T Is finished fOreyerT
Forever"
Then write" he ordered.
She settled herself to her task.
Leaning over her, Millar suggested a
sinister hypnotist bending II helpless
victim to his will. He dictated while
Olga wrote:
Il have found out what dreaded to
lcarn-that you love me. Your be-
hLvior tonight convinced me. l could
not place any other Interpretation on
ii. and my own heart answered.
cannot. dare not. see you again. God
knows | want to. | long for the hap
piness that might find with you. but
| must not. Only the certainty that
am rot to see You impels me to this
confession. GoodDy forever"
When this WAS finished Olga dropped
her pen and stared ut the letter. Be
fore she could 10 anything Millar had
taken the sheet OF paper. biotted 1t.
folded 1t and placed 1t within the en-
velope. which he deposited in his
pocket
what have l written" Olga cried.
bewildered.
1.-THE last letter." Millar replied, with
a smile Of triumph. Il will deliver 1t
to Karl" he said.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-02-05

lie was determined not to give the
beautiful girl chance alone with
Karl In the young artists present ex-
cited state almost anything might oc-
cur to v.eck his plans.
As tie two went cat. followed by the
| servant. Olga came in excitedly. She
| looked around to See that Millar was
| alone and said:
| Your plan W""i ell splendidly."
/ What are ynu going to do now 2"
! asked Millar obviously as Olga sat at
a table ard took out writing materi-
ais
Il aul going to write to him." she an
! swercd. addressing an envelope.
But what Will you say?'
! Il shall tel him." Olga said YEARLY,
with her hands clasped to her fore
| head. never to speak to me again !
never want 10 see him. He must leave
town Immediately. To think he be-
| lievcd me capable or
| ''Of whatT
''Ah. it il all over" Olga cried, ig-
noring him. Il never want to see him
again bccause"-
| because you love himY
"Oh. no. After what has happened
hate him"
II am very sorry. madame" Millar
| said contrltely.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-02-05
TO CUT UP DlDOS.
Some Speculation as to the Origin Of
the Phrase,

The phrase kick up didos"-for
the plural is formed either with or
without the "c"-is allowable. 1t
occurs, for example, in CUTLER
COUGHS "Delectablc Duchy," but
the more common form is ito cut"
or ito cat up d.Io%.' The word is
a dictionary one DIR. Murray says
that it is United States slang"
He defines it as prank, Il caper, a
disturbance, a row, a shindy. He
quotes, as the earliest use in Eng
liSh literature, this sentence from
"Sam Slick In England 0S43-D
"Then Italian singers rccitin' their
jabbcr and cuttin' didoes at prI-
,atc concert" lie says that the ORR
gin of the word is uncertain.
But Halliburton used the term
in "The Clockmaker" in 1885, and
Professor Joseph Wright in his
! English Dialect Dictionary" says
that the term is known i'll Ireland,
Kent, Isle of Wight, Cornwall and
also in the United States. Ualibur-
ton used it with reference to Nova
Scotian: Il met mau this morn
in from Halifax, real conceited
lookin' critter, all shines and di-
does" Professor Wright gives Is
| the first definition a disturbance
noise, fuss, as in the speech heard
on the Isle of Wight, "IIe kicked
up middlen dido about it," then
plural - tricks, antics, eccentric
feats-as in Kent, "Drccklcy We be
backturned, there he be, a-cuttinc
all manner O didos," and, lastly, d
plaything; also used as a term tc
denote articles which do not give
satisfaction to the owner, as trim
ming on a dress or bonnet.
Yet the learned Professor Wright
does not venture to explain the der
/ ivation of the word; he does not
suggest a possible derivation. DID
the term come from the fuss made
by Queen Dido after the pious
Aenas left her? An obsolete word
"dido"-a thrice told tale may have
been originally "a tale of Dido
TAFT in his "Quanternios" speaks
of a Didonian curve, with reference
to the story of Dido, who bargaincd
for as much land as could be Gov
cred with hide and then cut the
hide into a long and narrow strip
Why not say glibly that ''to cut up
didos" is to cut up as Dido did:
Let us honor the name of that no.
bic dame i'll every way.-Bostor
Transcript.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-02-05

Now. l have devoted too much time
to you two. My guests are departing.
l must so. Come. Herman"
Herman took his wife's arm and
together they returned to the ballroom.
Karl wat, he'd them disappear and
turned on Millar as II to attack him.
There was such menace In his manner.
the frenzicd appearance Of his face.
that Millar put his hand behind him
quickly and half drew his revolver.
Before either spoke, however, Elsa
entered from the ballroom. She was
In her cloak. ready to leave. and said.
holding out her hand to Karl:
Il wanted to say goodby"
Her voice srcincJ to awaken Kari
as from a bad dream. lie took her
hand eagerly. stepped forward im-
pulsively. as II he would take her In
his arms and kiss her. but Millar inter.
posed himself between them, and a
servant entered at the same moment.
Checked In his advance, Karl said:
Il shall take you to your carriage"
The servant announced that Elsa's
aunt awaited her. She took Karrs
arm, and Millar directed the servant
to follow them.
THE sidewalk Is very slippery" he
| said. Take Miss Elsa's other arm"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-02-05
HE DICTATED WHILE OLGA WROTE.
NO" Karl almost shouted. "and you
are not going! You stay here!'
NWhnH In ~ Ilann

NO" Karl almost shouted. "and you
are not going. You stay here"'
What do you mean?
II mean what said You stay here
And you. too" he added to Mlllar.
He turned and closed the ballroom
door. Then he faced them again.
We will settle this thing right here
Take Off that cloak"
Il will not
"By heavens, I'll tear 1t or" he
cried furiously. rushing Mt her
Olga stool unmoved. Millar caught
Karl by the arm and stopped him.
why did you stop hlm?" Olga asked.
smiling.
She WAS perfectly self possessed now
and In command Of the situation. Mil
lar was frankly afraid that she had
taken his meaning literally. Karl was
mad with rage and jealousy. Olga was
unrutlled.
Madame. was afraid" Millar said.
You will take 1t off," Karl cried,
still held back by Millar. III you do
not. I'll find your husband. and he shall
have the pleasure"
Olga turned to him sweetly.
Karl. will you help me of with my
cloak" she asked.
Karl almost leaped toward her. But
when his hands nearly touched her
cloak he drew back. afraid. Slowly
he backed away from her. while she
smiled.
"Dr. Millar. will you help me remove
my cloakT' she asked sweetly.
Millar put out his hands as II to do
so. but quickly folded them over his
breast. bowed very low and smiled
cynically. shaking his head.
Olga looked first ut one and then the
other with her tantalizing smile. The
three might have been carved of stone
so still were they when Herman en-
tered.
Hello. Karl! lost you when
went to find Elsa" he said. What
are you talking about?"
Il think we have been discussing
cloaks," Millar said.
"Oh. see Olga Is wearing one. Isn't
1t rather warm for that. dear?"
Eyes. It is. But l felt chilly awhile
ago." Olga answered. "Will you help
ME of with 1t. Hermann"
Herman stepped TO her side US she
loosened the clasps and lifted the beau
tiful fur lined garment from her shoul-
ders. She stood before them again in
the beauty Of her shlmmering evening
gown. her white arms and shoulders
cleaning. her lips parted In dazzling
smile
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1909-02-05
On tho Map.

Two women CHANGED to meet on
a street car in Chicago. "Why, how
do you do, Mrs. Thompson" ex-
claimed one of them. Il called at
your house one day last week, and
there was nobody at home"
"We've moved, Mrs. Giles" said
the other. Didn't You know that ?"
NO. When did you move?"
about two weeks ago. We got
tired of living in all the noise and
hustle, and we went away out in
the suburbs"
what direction:"
Northwest"
"And where are you located
now"
Its new ncighborhood, Mrs
Giles, and can't describe it exact
", but if | had map of the city
here | could show You. We live
just about half an inch outside OF
the city limits. "-Exchan@c.
TIE salt of the sea would cover the