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Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
Home ThouQht.

1T must have been frightful," said
Mrs. Bossim to her husband, who was
in the earthquake. Tell me what
was your first thought when you
awakened in your room at the hotel
and heard the alarm
MY first thought was of you." an
swered Mr.. Bossim.
How noble!"
Yes. First thing knew, a vase on
the mantel caught me on the ear;
then chair whirled in my direction,
and when l jumped to the middle OF
the room four or five books and q
framed picture struck me all at once"
Even after saying that, he affected
to wonder what made her SO angry for
the remainder of the evening.-Mack's
National Monthly.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
Where He Was Queer.

The negro. on occasions. displays n
fine discrimination In the choice OF
words.
Who's the best Whitewater in
town." inquired the new resident.
Ale Hall am a bond a'tist with a
whitewash brush. sah," answered the
colored patriarch eloquently.
We'll, tell him to come and white
wash my chicken house tomorrow"
Uncle Jacob shook his head dubi-
ously.
''Ah dom believe. sab. ahd engage
Ale Hall to whitewash chicken
house. sab"
why. didn't you say he was a good
whitewasher?"
Yes. sab. powerful good white
washer. sab; but mighty queer about
q chicken house. sab. mighty Queer!"
-Mack's National Monthly.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29

Weekly" printed some criticisms of the
claims made for our foods 1t evidently did
not fancy our reply printed in various news
papers. and brought suit for libel. At the trial
some interesting facts came out.
Some Of the chemical and medical experts
differed widely. =.
The following facts. however. were quite
clearly established:
Analysis of brain by an unQuestionable au-
thority. Geoghegan. shows of Mineral Salts,
Phosphoric Acid and Potash combined (Phos-
phate Of Potash), POI per cent Of the total.
b.33 of all Mineral Salts.
This is over onehalf
Beauns. another authority. shows "Phos-
phorc Acid combined" and Potash 73.44 per
cent from a total OF 101.07.
Considerable more than onehalf Of Phos-
phate Of Potash.
Analysis Of GrapeNuts shows: Potassium
and Phosphorus. (Which join and make Phos-
phate OF Potash) is considerable moro than
one-half Of all the mineral salts in the food.
DR.. Geo. w. Carey: an authority on the con-
sttuent elements of the body says "The
gray matter of the brain is controlled entirely
by the Inorganic cell-salt. Potassium Phosphate
phosphate Of Potash). This salt unites with
abumen and by the addition of oxygen creates
nerve fluid or the gray matter of the BRAIN
or course. there Is q trace of other salts and
other organic matter in nerve fluid. but Potas
stun Phosphate ID the chief factor and has
the power within itself to attract. by its own
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
How She Learned.

The mother of a family of three
small children was discussing their
comparative precocity with friend.
John was very slow at everything"
she said, referring to her Oldest. Tom
was asslittle better, and Edith. the
baby. Is the smartest of all She picks
up everything quick as can be-"
Master John, who had been listen
ing, now contributed his share Of the
conversation.
'Humph!" he exclaimed. IT know
why her learns SO quick. It's cause
her has us and we didn't have u.s."
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
The League Of PoIiteness.

., The League Of Politeness has been
formed in Berlin. 1t aims at inculcat-
ing better manners among the people
of Berlin. 1t was founded upon the
initiative OF Fraulein Cecelie Meyer.
who was inspired by an existing or
ganization in Rome. In Difference to
the parent organization the Berlin
league has chosen the Italian motto,
PRO gentilezza" This will be en-
blazoned upon an attractive little
medal worn where Germans are ac-
customed to wear the insignia of or
ders The idea is that GLANCE at
the "talisman" will annihilate any In
clination to indulge in bad temper or
discourteous language. ANY polite
person" is eligible for membership.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
Evening WRAPS.

Many of the new evening wraps.
particularly the broadcloth ones. are
almost in Louis XIV. style. with a
rather tight belt around the waist and
long slashed sleeves with lace ruff
aes. Empire wraps are also seen.
mostly in chiffon and linon and match
ing the frock. or else In black. Mauve
is another general favorite for these.
Gilded evening coats of corded silk
are a pretty novelty. and SO is pink
crepe. lined with black chiffon or
soft silk These last-named capes are
usually draped in one Of the charm
ing fashions which have the advan.
tage to the home dressmaker Of being
simplicity as well as beauty itself.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
Checked Goods.

A very pretty idea for trimming a
blouse or frock Of small checked
goods is to work the alternate squares
in solid stitch. using either white,
the color of the check or some other
color, as desired. Wall-of.troy border
patterns can be worked In this way,
simply using the squares as guiding
lines. With featherrtitched Pierrot
collar of white lawn, pretty blue
and-white or pink-and-white check
challis, for instance. would then be
complete.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
EconOmv.

The late former Governor Allen D..
Gambler of Georgia was famous in
the south for his quaint humor.
Governor Gambler" said a Gaines
Vile man, once abandoned cigars for
a pipe at the beginning of the year.
He stuck to his resolve till the years
end. Then he was heard to say:
"'By actual calculation, have
saved by smoking a pipe instead Of
cigars this year $208. But where is
it?"
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
Hard on the Mare.

Twice. as the bus slowly wended its
way up the steep Cumberland Gap, the
door at the rear opened and slammed
At first those inside paid little heed;
but the third time demanded to know
why they should be disturbed in this
fashion.
Whist" cautioned the driver.
doan't spake SO loud; she'll overhear
u.s."
Who"
The mare. Spake lowi Shure, Oi'm
desavin tn crayture. Every tonne
she ears tn door close, she thinks
won O. yez is gettin' down ter walk
up tn hill. an that sort o. raises her
sperrits."-Success Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
MosIem Traditions,

Ramadan is the month exalted by
Moslems above all others. In that
month the Koran-according to Mos
lem tradition-was brought down by
Gabriel from heaven and delivered to
men in small sections. In that month,
Mohammed was accustomed to retire
from Mecca to the cave of Hira, for
prayer and meditation. In that month
Abraham, Moses and other prophets
received their divine revelations. In
that month the doors of heaven are
always open. the passages to hell are
shut, and the devils are chained" So
run the traditions.-The Christian
Herald.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
Cameo Brooches Come Again.

Huge cameo brooches Of former
days are now once more brought out
for the trimming Of dresses. One Of
the latest freaks is to have q monster
cameo. within a gilt frame and cir.
Gle OF enamel in the color prevailing
in the gown. II is then inserted as
buckle in the soft folds Of the girdle.
forming shield in the center Of the
back, the front being left plain.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
Cheap Cuff llnka.

Gun links OF good quality are far
from inexpensive. and the inferior
ones mounted in brass are apt to
stain ones linen. good substitute
is to purchase the pretty pearl but
tons which sell two for 5 cents:
choose either the kind with shanks or
with holes. Whatever style is chosen.
bind them in pairs with loop of silk
cord to form sleeve links. They will
be found serviceable and neat. But
tons that have been tubbed are not so
desirable. rs washing destroys the
luster of the pearl.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
rho .country churchyard.-

Those who recall Gray's "Elegy in
a Country Churchyard" will remember
that the peaceful spot where the
rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep"
is identified with st. Giles. Stoke
sale pages Of a recent issue of the
Gazette there appears an order in
council providing that ordinary inter
ments are henceforth forbidden in the
churchyard.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
Laying q Hem.

A housewife who makes her own
table linen and towels has hit on q
trick to lessen the labor. She adjusts
a small hemmer and a fine needle on
her sewing machine, removes the
thread from the upright and runs the
napkin or whatever 1t is. previously
cut by the drawn threads through
the hemmer. This simple method Of
turning the hem and pricking the
stitch holes makes the handwork very
easy. Running the cloth through the
machine. too. takes out the stiffness.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
one From tho Cashier.

The harmless customer leaned
across the cigar counter and smiled
engagingly at the new cashier. AS he
handed across the amount his dinner
check called for he ventured bit of
aimless converse. for he was Of that
sort.
Funny" said he. how easy 1t is to
spend money"
WELL" snapped the cashier as she
fed his fare to the register. "if money
vas intended for you to hold on to the
mint would be turning out coins with
handles on en-
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
MAKE UP YOUR MIND.

II you'll make up your mind to be
Contented with your lot
And with the optimists agree
That troubles soon forgot
You'll be surprised to md. guess.
Despite mistortunes darts.
What constant springs of happiness
Lie hid in human hearts:
What sunny CLEANS and golden dreams
The passing years unfold
How soft and warm the lovelght beams
When you are growing old
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
A Medical compromIse.

You had two doctors in consulta-
ton last night. didn't your"
Yes"
What did they say?"
well. one recommended one thing
and the other recommended some
thing else
"A deadlock. eh?"
mo. they finally told me to mix
emil"
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
Thank. to Burnt Cork

Gosh! But the colored race is a.
comm to the front fast!" whispered
innocent Uncle Hiram. at the vaude-
vile show, as the black-face comedian
was boisterously applauded.
Yes. indeed" smiled the city man;
anyone can see that that fellow Is a
self-made negro"
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
Elastic Ends.

Odds and ends left from the silk
elastics used for round and strap gar
ters need not be wasted. Instead, sew
the piece left into narrow over
casted seam, and you have a good
holder for bundles Of patches, stock
ings that are sorted but not darned.
and rolls Of old linen and muslin.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
More Human Nature.

Grouchly-By denying myself three
ten-cent cigars daily for the past 20
years figure that have saved $3.50.
Moxley-Is that so?"
Grouchly-Yes. Say, let me have
chew of your tobacco, will you?
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
inches wide. four yards lace.

lncu6b Wlue, TOUT yArdB lace.
The one on the right is good style
for xephyr; 1t has pretty founce
composed Of two parts; the upper part
IL out in vandykes, with button in
each point; the lower is then slightly
gathered on. and q narrow frill is
sewn at the edge.
Material required: Four yards
zephyr AZ inches wide. one dozen but
tons, ft-
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
Economy In Art,

"Of course" said Mr.. Sirius Barker,
81 want my daughter to have some
sort of an artistic education. / think
I'll have her study singing"
why not art or literature?"
art spoils canvas and paint and
literature wastes reams of paper.
Singing merely produces a temporary
disturbance Of the atmosphere.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
RIissfuI Ignorance.

Were you nervous when you pro-
posed to your wife?" asked the senti-
mental person.
NO" replied Mr.. Meekton; but II
could have foreseen the next ten
years l would have been"
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
Remove Ink stalns,

To remove ink stains from table
linen and other white articles. squeeze
the Juice Of fresh lemon over the
stain: let It remain on minute;
then rinse In warm water. and the
stain will have disappeared. US
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
A Retraetion.

You shouldn't have called that man
pig" said the conciliatory man.
That's right" replied the vindictive
person. There is no sense in imply
ing that he's worth 40 cents pound
to anybody"
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
Acted Like tho Genuine.

HCteo Lik0 tno 0eHuine.
THE landlady says that new board
er is a foreign nobleman"
Bogus, I'll bet" -n'
"Oh, l don't know. He may be the
real thing. He hasn't paid her a cent
az yeti g.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29

N~HE garment shown on the
.H1k left might be made in
KIN nainsook or batiste; 1t has
IykX a shaped founce connected
to the upper part by a mar
row beading. through which
ribbon Is threaded and tied in a bow
1t the back; three tucks are made at
The edge Of fiounce. frill of en-
broidery or lace trims the edge.
Materials required: -Four yards a
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
hemstl tltchIno Used.

1embtNcHIHU Ob0o.
Sleeves, tunics and skirts Of chiffon
are now finished with hemstitching.
an odd bit Of needlework Above an
opaque hem. which. By the way. u
oftsn edged With fur.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
tn. New vsIlIno..

New veilings show interviewer cir.
clss ~ large - half . dollar. and
close rows Of lattice work with Z thick
SPOT ct each intersection.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
What About Brain Food?
This Question Came Up in the Recent
Trial for Libel.

This trial has demonstrated:
That Brain is made of Phosphate of Potash
as the principal Mineral Salt. added to abu-
men and water
That Grape-Nuts contains that element as
more than one-half of all its mineral salts.
A healthy brain is important, II one would
do things" in this world.
A man who sneers at Mind" sneers at the
best and least understood part of himself.
That part which some folks believe links US to
the Infinite. tLf
Mind asks for healthy brain upon which to
act, and Nature has defined way to make q
healthy brain and renew 1t day by day as 1t
is used up from work Of the previous day.
Natures way to rebuild is by the use Of food
which supplies the things required.
"There's a Reason"
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd.
~ .a.. Battle Cresh. Mich.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29
FOURTH OF JULY.

Fourth of July is less than week away and under the new city adminis- tration it is announced that the larg- est freedom is to be allowed the pub
 lie in celebrating it. This large free dom is not objectionable if kept strict ly within the restrictions of the state
 law It may be said that Norwich cannot be classed in the cities who
 have insanely or fatally celebrated
 the day. At times the noise has been excessive, but there have been in the past twenty-five years no serious ac- cidents or fires because of the license and explosives on this great American festival
 The boys are not the persons who put dynamite torpedoes on the trolley tracks, or who fire pistols on the walks when passing women to startIe them- These abuses of freedom certainly should be restrained by the police
 There is nobody desirous of making the Fourth less distinctive than it is. only upon general principles safer The spirit of Independence day would be a misfit for 8 picnic, and it is the manifestation of a quality too valuabl to be suppressed A high old time is always in order, and is always likely to be.
 The celebrations of Norwich usually give the Fourth a warm opening ana a brilliant close, and the day is gen. orally quiet. This year the scelebra- tion is not likely to be different. Since the Fourth of 1909 was given over to the 250th anniversary of the town, it was quieter than usual, and in con- sequence. the day may be given lit tie more vim than usual in 1910.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29
INFANT MORTALITY.

Those who are familiar with mor- tality among infants claim that one- half of them could be saved with in- teIIigent treatment and care. It is estimated that there are in the United States today a million and a half of infants under a year old and that the deaths among them will be over 23.00O a month, making a total for the year of 2sO. .00o.
 No epidemic threatens and no whole sale destruction of child life. by fire, flood or famine is looked for. Tt is simply calculated that according to past history this number of children will perish if mortality statistics maintain their usual average.
 These figures are those used by pr. J. Mason Knox, IT,, of Johns Hopkins university. in a paper which he read at the recent national conference of charities and correction in St. Louis. Dr. Knox based his estimate upon a careful study of vital statistics cov- ering the entire country, and his con- clusion is made still more irnpressive . by his statement that upward of 50 per cent of the whole number of little ones assigned to the death roll could be saved under conditions affording more intelligent care and attention
 As a tribute to ignorance and crime this is a large tax upon the country; and it is far from being creditable to our claim of advancement in intelH- gence and civilization.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29
The first time he met her he literal

The first time he met her he literal ly fell at her feet
 He had been stealing apples iron her grandfather's apple-tree, and jus 1 as she came down the lane over whici i the heavily weighted boughs of ths Baldwin tree hung, Dana Orcutt gave him push and he crashed down te | the ground, pulling Dana with him tc | the feet of Elsie North. And there l they had both been, metaphorically l ever since. l up and srnoothed out his rumpled | clothes-and incidentally his rrmpled l pride-and from that very moment l Tommy adored her. st The second fall was even more
 rumpling to both clothes and pride but he fell at Elsie's feet just the same It was that last year at the Ander- ville' High Of course, the seniors went ticular night they had all rendezvoused on the back piazza of the North house.
 All, that is to say, except Elsie and her
 chum. Sis Bartlett. The big veranda
 had proved all too small for the big
 class; and so those two had taken themselves and their chairs to the
 sloping lawn, close to the foot of the yeranda steps.
 though he hurried as fast as he could. he was the very last one to get to the North house. He couldn't see a soul at the front of the house, so he rang the bell. The maid showed him through the long hall, which divided the house from east. to west, to the door which opened out on to the back piazza.
 piazza. It fell upon his divinity at the foot of the steps, And in another sec ond he fell on her. literally and heavi- ly. for Tommy was no feather-w weight, l-rvA 4 1. l. H-I1 al- T making his way, as he was wont di- rect to his goal. he took no heed to his steps and so fell an easy prey to a foot, slyly outthrust against his.
 The class roared-one big. unanimous roar; for nobody but Tommy saw the foot, which was as slyly and quickly withdrawn as 1t had been out-fiung, and Tommy's stumblings were prover- bial
 All the faces. but EIsie's. were all a-grin; but hers was as sweetly seri- ous as ever, and full of a tender pity for Tommy that went fast toward making life bearable, just then.
 Don't mind. Tommy," she whisper ed, as she let, Tommy pick her up. and stood quietly waiting while he picked up her chair and brushed his dusty coat, T know someone must have ripped you, or it wouldn't have hap pened.'
 a She looked up at him, waiting for the confirmation of her suspicion; but Tommy was no telltales and he naver peached. But, afterward when they were all going home together after bidding Elsie goodnight, he got Dana Orcutt off on a side lane and whipped the life nearly out of him. Dana con- sidered himself a rival to Tommy. for he thought he loved Elsie as much as Tommy did.
 After the graduating exercises. where Tommy was class orator and Elsie class poet. he went away to Harvard: and she. because her mother was old-fashioned and did not believe in colleges for girls or co-education either for that matter, went to young ladies finishing school where that same mother had finished" years ago.
 When he finished the course he took a course at law and finally, after
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29
FARMERS AND FARM WAGES.

The farmers in all parts of the country are embarrassed by the diff culty of procuring competent help to till their land and assist in doing the chores. When competent men are found they demand too much money for their labor and make their erl- ployment impossible.
 Recently, in this vicinity, the Por- tuguese laborers who were working for s25 month and their board, .Ie- manded special high wage rates for the having season, and this being de- nied them they left the farms and are trying to force the farmers to com ply with their terms.
 From the west we learn that the wheat harvest is making great de- mands on the labor supply of the country. Kansas needs even more men than usual. the estimate of 10000 be- ing decidedly too low. In Illinois the supply is not equal to the demand The average wage paid this summer in the latter states is s1-10 a day wi.n board, $1.40 without board; s29 a month with board and $3S without board.
 In some parts of New England half grown schoolboys are finding remun- erative employment in the truck gar dens, and are about the only dependa- ble help that these farmers can pro- cure.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

The public is informed that Charlton may go free because the courts of this country have no jurisdiction. Why should Italy be deprived of the pHvi- Iege of dealing with this wife mur- derer?
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

Latest nursery rhyme from Yer mont: Baby bye. here's a fiyi Let's swat himi you and l." Authors name not mentioned.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

There were only 36.00O bills present ed to ithe congress that has just closed it's session. and some people think congress has no work to do.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

MT. Zimmerman of Cincinnati gives notice that should Roosevelt run for president again he will become an EnElish stsb3fct- Wouldn't that be awful MaheS
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

A Vermont town-Castleton-m kes 1t a penal ofense for an automobile to travel through it at rate of speed of over six miles an hour. This is good town te steer clear Of
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

The statements as to the amount appropriated by congress are only s119,000, 900 apart.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

The sane and safe Fourths that de- pend upon public subscriptions for their establishment do not have a very rosy outlook.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

Wealthy rural residents who dislike dust are oiling the roads passing their premises at their own expense, to keep Rthe dust down.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

Happy thought for today: Look out and be thankful for what you do not get, as we'll as for what you do get
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

Viewed from a selfish standpoint, 1t looks as if the inquiries into the high cost of living were kept right in the bands of friends
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

It is noted that Maine is Waging a hot political campaign for a state that braces up on ginger ale.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

Some men are so constituted that they think they are happy when they are sailing straight to perdition.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

Amateurs appear to be showing that biplane is as easy and safe to run as an automobile.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

Those who cannot swim escape peril during the bathing sea son by standing on land and praislng the sea
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

tions between Roosevelt and Pinchot These heavy weights "upsot him."
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

Vermont thinks anything that comes from Massachusetts is desira ble. but she draws the line at the brown tail moth.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

Congress as it was forty -six years ago may be a fair theme for an essay, but congress as it is today invites the strictest attention of the people
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

Under the primary system of poIi- tics, Joe Sfbley of Philadelphia spent s40,698-S3 to be nominated for con- gressi
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

The Boston Transcript remarks this "has been an epochaI year for Wes- 1eyan since during it she has ceased to be either educational or sectar- ian.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29
EDITORIAL NOTES.

If diversity leads to truth, hard lines must have some virtue in them.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

Washington will soon know how Oyster Bay felt when Roosevelt was in Africa.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

An insane newspaper man of New York thinks he overhears conversa-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-29

WHEN you want 70 pue your ousi- ness before the rup.ic. thers 10 no 1e- dfum better tnaN through the advereis-