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Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
AMERICA TO GET cLolsTER
Beautiful Structure Of the Cordeliers
at Charlicu 10 to Be Lost
by France.

To many travellers the most beauti-
full things seen In Europe are the clois-
ters of churches and monasteries. per-
haps for the very reason that the
cloister is so opposed to the spirit OF
modern America. No one who has seen
them can forget the beauties of Mon
rcale or San Paola fuore lie Mure.
If rumor is true, one of the most
beautiful cloisters In France Is coming
to America: the name of the million
aire In question is still a secret, but
the French papers are sure 1t must be
an American. Who else could have
at the same time the money and the
willingness to spend 1t on mere artis-
tic beauty?
AT Charlieu, in the region of the
Loire, stands-or stood-the cloister
Of the Cordeliers. a superb specimen
OF gothic art as elaborated in the fam
tasies of the 14th and 18th centuries
Every column is ornate, everp capital
bears ornamentation in the form OF
grotesque heads; garlands trail over
the arches, with vines, palms and
scanthus; hardly an inch of stone but
bears some decoration.
Already most of this architectural
gem has been taken down. each piece
carefully numbered in preparation for
Its erection in this country. 1t is
made the text of sermons In the
French press. and the demand is made
that France Immediately pass laws to
prevent tho sale or destruction OF
buildings whose historical associa-
tions of architectural merit make
them to certain extent the property
Of the nation.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
CHANCE VISIT WON A CASE
Lawyer Recosnlzsd an Ex-Convict In
One Wltnoss and Records of
Others Wore Exposed.

The chance visit OF lawyer to q
courtroom resulted IN serious embar-
rassment to the defense of the Cent
raj Park. North G East River Rail-
way Company in a damage suit In
the New York supreme court recently.
Ralph Gillette. the lawyer, recognized
In witness for the defense, 'homas
soamca. former client, who was an
sx-convict- He listened to Seamon's
story and became convinced he was
lying.
Gillette stepped to the counsel table
and informed the attorney for Louie
5rtsch. tho plaintiff Seamon was
questioned about bis criminal record.
You were convicted iof burglary,
weren't your" he was asked. When
Ssamon recognized Gillette, he stam-
mered an affirmative answer.
Brisch's lawyers went up to police
headquarters whom court adjourned
and looked up the records of three
other star witnesses for the railway
company, a horse car line.
He found that two of the others
were ex-convicts. Ali four had testi-
fod they were members of the ANA
zon club and we're out posting bills
for their annual ball when they saw
Jrtsch injured by a bale of hay be-
longing to the railway, but declared
Jrtsoh was stealing a ride when in
jursd"
The jury gave Erisch a verdict Of
&2.300.-New York Times.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

swered admirably as a back stop.
Climbing tho ledge l looked out over
the grounds and imagined / could
sec the young men Of the camp at
play. l could see the batter sliding to
first base, and the fielders take in
a beautiful fly. Then came the usual
discussion with tho umpire, and the
row which followed resolved itself
into 'free-for-all.' even got lit
tie excited, and began to want to
mix in. even raised my pick, like
base ball bat, and struck it into
tho reef, as II / were one OF the
combatants; when ! came back to
earth again, and realized that / was
the only person in deserted mining
camp, and that the imaginary person
l had felled with my pick was mere
ly a portion of the great reef upon
which | was STOPPING to take my
pick, when ! noticed that had brok-
en- off piece of the reef in my
more, l discovered it was farely
bound together with wire gold. But,
surprised as / was over my fortunate
discovery, l was mora surprised ov-
er the fact that this reef, just on
the outskirts of a mining camp, and
which had been visited by hundreds
who came to witness ball-playing and
horse racing. had never received any
attention. This old reef, as you may
we'll surmise, was the beginning of
my fortune. 1t formed the basis of
an incorporated company, OF a great
and producing mine, and from it l
am regularly drawing dividends which
would keep me in brownrstone'
front on Broadway, If l did not pre-
fer the hills, the grand mountains,
to the contested centers OF trade
and traffic. AS it was, learned an
important lesson from the occurrence
and ever since have not overlooked
anything hat might be mineral boar
ing, even though it had been tramp
ed over fer ages, or turned down by
the greatest expert the Guggenheims
| ever had on their staff.
Il want to tell you, O.d Long
Ears concluded tho prospector,
''good old-fashioned mud often is
rich in gold, cropping of quartz
may often be found in a region that
seems to be barren of mineral and
may be ladened with metallic wealth.
We may cross and ro-cross a bonanza
| conscious Of it's existence. and an
other man may come along and make
wonderful discovery. You may not
believe 1t. but 1 long ago adopted the
old saying that gold is whore you
find it, and there you are and then
some"
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
Low staae Of the Mississippi.

AS showing the low stage OF the
Mississippi river an eastern Missouri
paper prints this: "A load OF steers
was driven from Town Island to Tib-
bits Island on dry land in the middle
of the Mississippi river at Clarksville
Sunday. 1t was spectacle that never
had been witnessed In the memory Of
Clarksville residents. A sandbar ex-
tends from one island to the other.
due to the low stage Of the river, and
the cattle. owned by Mayor Buchanan,
followed this route.
Persons from Illinois drive half
wny across on dry sand and are met
by the Clarksville ferry. which trans
ports them to the Missouri shore.
while north Of town there ia one place
that can be waded from shore to
shors."-Kansas City Star.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
The Veung French Girl.

A young French girl enters the
theatre with her father. She takes her
seat directly In front Of the privileged
American girls finishing" their edu-
cation abroad. Her untouched flower
like face is alight with anticipated
pleasure, with soft vividness Of In
tslligence that could never be cursed
with the word "brainy" Her hair is
bound with little old-fashioned
snood and tiny buckle. strangely
simple evening dress covers the ex-
quislte ardor Of her slender body.
Quickly four faces. the faces of the
overindulged, the overprecocious. the
overathletic and the overdressed. turn
to study her. There is something to
learn in this little French maid. whose
eyes never meet a mans. who is never
allowed to walk alone on the street.
whose unconscious grace envelops her
like a veil. who is sheltered like a
delicate bird yet trained to the utmost
energy. reserve. accomplishment and
vsefulness.-TheA Atlantic.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
BETRAYED BY A BABY'S CRY
Eavesdropping Woman On the Party
Telephone Line Got "Hot Shot"
From Her Neighbor.

The telephone. be 1t affirmed unani-
mously, is a great institution. 1t be-
comes a greater institution when the
hears him talking to that biondined
old cat" The possibilities Of the tele-
phone become more complicated when
party line is used.
With these choice bits Of informa-
tion. the story in point can now pro-
ceed.
Mrs. Blank has a party line. She
and Mrs. Dash were talking and their
conversation was not intended for
other ears. There was nothing COM
promising. 1t may be parenthetically
said, but as women on rare occasions
do, they were gossipipg about other
women.
In the midst of the conversation the
cry of baby was conveyed simulta-
neously to the ears of Mrs. Blank and
Mrs. Dash.
why. l didn't know you have a
baby" exclaimed Mrs. Blank.
And / didn't know you have one"
said Mrs. Dash.
Il haven't.
Neither have l."
Il see!" said Mrs. Blank. as a great
light dawned. Mrs. Skeezwee Is on
the same line I have, and she has a
baby. But I'm sure she is not low
down enough to eavesdrop."
The soft clink Of telephone receiv-
er being hung up II with great care
was heard.
Il know that nosey old hag has
been listening to u.s." appended Mrs.
Blank, but guess that shot will hold
her for a while."-Louisville Times.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
ENGLAND GETS BEST COFFEE
All The Fret Grade From Java Goes
Thsre-Amorica Uses Much
ForHosa Tea.

America does not get the highest
grade of coffee produced in Java. nor
the best grade of tea from Formosa." ;"
said Horace T. Tompkins, an Ameri-
can exporter from the island Of For
mosa.
1T is somewhat strange that 1t is
almost impossible to get good coffee
IN Asia, as it would seem that Java
could supply that part of the world.
but it is fact that good coffee is un-
known in the Orient. One can get first
class coffee in Belgium. in France or
in England. and good coffee in the
United States. but here We get only
the second grade of the coffee bean.
In fact there is not great quantity
of first class coffee produced. and it
all goes to England. where the de-
mand for the finest grades Of every
thing to eat is limited. Formosa
sends to the United States every year
about 1S,Ooo.ooo pounds of tea. 1t is
of good quality. but not the highest
grade. In the whole island 20 more
than 1000 pounds of the very best tea
is grown. and this is shipped to va
rious countries. But small quantity
OF It goes to Now York.
"Formosa has a population Of g.
500, 900. most of whom are Chinese.
There are about $4,000 japanese. The
vieeroy Of Formosa. Satsuma, is \
man Of great ability, and is friendly
to the United States and Americans.
nertotoi the princtpal city of For
mosa. has q population Of 135.00o."
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
Let ths FAlrLes kIsnsI

Another good but misguided WON.
a. has undertaken q campaign for
the abolition Of Mother Goose"
Alice In Wonderland" aAd fairy sto-
ries Of all kinds. She declares that
these storiss are lies and ouxht not
to bo tolerated. In her opinion Moth.
or Goose Is worse than a witch. and
as for LOWS CarrolI-wsli, this Mrs.
Cr'6'rind." Of Boston. would have him
han.sd on the highest hill. All, but
1t would be a sad old world II AL the
men and women In It were Gradgrinds
II all tho dear delightful tales that
have to do with fairies and imps and
elves and hamadryads were to be de-
stroyed. The world Is sad enough as
1t Is. but II would be Infinitely sadder
and dresder II children did not be-
lievs in Fairy B1ns-ESr and mothers
and fathers did not yield allegiance to
the Dame o. Dreams.--Rochsstsr Post
Express.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
English Raisin Bread.

Two cups flour. four teaspoons ba-
king powder, one-half teaspoon salt.
four tablespoons flour, one tablespoon
lard) one-half cup sugar, one-haR cup
raisins. one-half cup currants. nutmeg
grating, one egg, milk to make soft
dough (about one cup). Mix and sift
the flour, baking powder. salt, sugar
and nutmeg twice, chop in fat till very
fine. Add the beaten egg to one-haf
cup milk and mix lightly, with -four
and fat, to soft dough. Add tho raisins
and currants which have been well
washed. dried and lightly Toured.
Bake in buttered loaf pan 40 minutes
in a moderate oven.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
A Saving Clause.

Justice MoKenna and Justice Lur-
ton Of the supreme court OF the Unit
cd States we're riding home from the
capitol when Senator AeCumber OF
North Dakota Joined them. They gave
him q place In the car between them,
and the conversation turned to the
tRrt6. Senator XcCumber believes
that the tartR should be revised upon
the difference In the cost Of produc-
ton At home and abroad With a fair
profit add0d.
Senator" said Justice NcKenna,
seriously. Il have been spending the
summer In the country. What is the
cost ef production Of an sgSY"
Senator McCumber is g standpat
statesman. especially on farm prod
uots. He thought a moment
THAT. Mr.. Justice" he answered.
gravsly. depends. l should say. upon
the wear and tear on the hem"
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
CANNOT Do ANY DAMAGE
Housewives viii See at Glance tho
Valuable Qualities of this
New Mop

A simple and effective form of mop
has been designed by Pennsylvania.
Its chief advantage lies in the ab-
sence Of springs, balls. levers. heads
or other parts of metal framework.
which have been known to rust, get
out of repair and scratch polished
surfaces. The mop is made in two
detachable paTts-the mop proper and
the handle. which is equipped with
hook at one end and a faring piece
that Is also detachable. To put this
apparatus together the hook is run
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

through the ring on the mop and the
loose metal cap is drawn down over
the top. COMPRISING the upper por-
ton of the strands so that they can
be drawn up into the hollow end Of
the handle. In this way there are no
protruding metal parts and the device
may be used with safety on parquetry
floors or any polished surfaces which
might otherwise be marred by the
contact of anything but the soft mop
itself. The whole affair is very light
and is easy to manipulate.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
FOR VEAL AND HAM PATTlES
Dejleaey That Should Be More Ere
quentiy Seen on the Table
In America.

Two pounds OF pun. pastry. half .
pound OF cooked veal. six ounces OF
ham. one hard-cooked egg. three table
spoonfuls Of butter. two heaptng table,
spoonfuls OF -four. one pint OF milk
or half milk and half white stock.
salt. red pepper and lemon jaice.
Roll QUA the pastry half an inoh thick.
stamp It In rounds with q cutter. then
mark each, being careful not to out
right through the pastry. with .
smaller cutter. Bake them q delicate
brown In a hot oven. Then carefully
remove the marked center from each.
and hollow out little from the insids.
Chop the veal and ham; shoal and
chop the egg ooarsely. Mnat the but
tsr IN saucepan, and stAr In the nour.
add the milk and cook for fiye mta-
uteA stirring all tho ttmA Lea ID
COOL. thea add ths meat. eaA ~ sea-
soaing to tDses. Ft0 h the panArV
eassA pspa1otng tAs htt1s ~ q pAs-
~ - eauA. Nhse ~ saGvs -
kknA<A.nA.h-A.sA
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
0andsr In Place Of poa.

Ganders may take the place Of dogs
- pets and protectors in Weld county
II others can be found as wise and
helpful as tho gander owned by Harry
Wells Of Gill. 1t takes its place on
the wagon seat with its owner when
ever he goes to town and remains
there until home again.
At homo 1t keeps guard over every
thing. and keeps chickens out of the
garden. 1t follows Wells over the
fields when he works and is SO jeal-
Gus over him that 1t will not allow q
dog to get near.-Greelsy correspond
enGs. Denvsr Republican.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

OF oil cracks and crevices which might
offer lodging place for PARTICLES Of
food. The perfection Of this scheme
seems to bs In the manufacture OF the
interior lining of the refrigerator in
one piece. being pressed out OF the
sheet metal and enameled in the same
manner as the porcelain bathtubs. This
leaves all the interior surfaces en-
tirely smooth SO that every part may
be reached with the cleaning cloth or
brush. Another advantage claimed is
the positive immunity from leakage.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
Why They Made Her Mayor.

Oldham. In England. = the firss Of
tho old towns to elect woman at the
head OF municipal affairs. Mrs. Charles
Z. Less. having been elected mayor.
She opened Fairgrounds. gave eleven
acres to the Sunday school and anoth.
er large estate for a pleasure resort
She is president OF the National Union
OF Women Worners, and It was she
who formed the society to MAKE Old.
ham beautiful as well as historic
town She was soms time ago given
the froedom Of the city. and 1t was
with Joy that the citissns found that
she could serve them In the chief
civic ONCE.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
MEAT STEW WITH DUMPLINGS
Delicious Dinner Dish Designed to Ap-
peal to Those Seeking Change in
RiII &c Eore

peal to Those Seeking Change In
Bill oe Fare.
Ingredients: Five pounds of cheap
er cut of beef. four cups OF potatoes
cut into small pieces. two-thirds cup
each of turnips and carrots cut into
one-half inch cubes. one-haR onion.
chopped, onefourth cup of -four, salt
and pepper.
Cut the meat into small pieces. re-
moving the fat; try out tho fat and
brown the meat init When well
Drowned, cover with boiling water. boil
for five minutes and then cook In a
lower temperature until the meat Ia
done. II tender. this will require
about three hours on the stove or five
hours in the freless cooker Add car.
rots. turnips. onions, pepper, and salt
during the last hour of cooking, and
the potatoes Is minutes before serv-
ing. Thicker with the -four with cold
water. Serve with dumplings. II this
dish is made in the fireless cooker
the mixture must be reheated WIN
the vegetables are put in. Such a stew
may also be made of mutton. II veal
or pork is used the vegetables may be
omitted or simply little onion used.
Some times for variety the browning
Of the meat is dispensed with. When
white meat such as chicken. veal or
fresh pork is used, the gravy Is often
made rieh with cream or milk thick
sned with flour. The numerous minor
additions which may be introduced
give the great variety OF such stews
found in cook books.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
An industrious Queen.

only when l have my secretary
come and read the new plays and the
critics Of new books. During that time
make fno needlework. mostly for
our churches. work first in silk and
smhroidsr that In gold with precious
stones. as queens used to do In the
middle ages. am always at home
and / like to SEQ everybody hard at
work about ma"-Nsw Idea Womans
Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
Two Cleansers.

4 Boiled potatoes are an excellent
substitute for soap when the hands
have become soiled by contact with
blackensd pots and pans. Potato wa
ter should. besides. be kept for rem
ovating silk.
Although vinegar may be used to
clean the outside of copper cooking
utensils. care should be taken to
avoid letting any fall on the tin lin
ing of the pan. To clean tho pan In.
side and out, far the best method IL
to scrub 1t with soda. hot water and
soap. The outside may then be pol
ished with rag dipped in vinegar.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
vaear,ss Of The Human Heart,

There Il something At onos 70 uni
form. and yet 10 compounded In the
human heart! One simple habit. or
desire. may display itsolf In such n
variety OF forms and directions: pro-
duce 30 many opposite pheaom ena
and disSuiss itself under 20 many
characters; while 70 many liaaimilar
actions and oharaotsrs may spring out
Of the same bias Of mind. evsa vhsa
tho haiag who y subject to II ssspsoss
nothing of sHoA oeaAsstaaa bstwssa
thea.-Sohiller.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
Cinnamon Jibb.

Place In a saucepan one cupful Of
brown sugar and one-half cupful Of
golden corn syrup. and one-fouxth cup
full Of butter, two teaspoonfuls Of
ground cinnamon and one-half oupful
Of water. Boil until 1t forms q hard
ball whom dropped into cold water.
Pour into buttered pans and when
nearly cold cut into squares.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
NO cREWlcEs OR CORNERS
Refrigerator That Is Constructed
Along the Lines Of the Poree-
lain 6athtub.

An unclean refrigerator can never
be good refrigerator. and the proper
always more or less care to the
housekeeper. Great advances have
been made in the, construction of re-
frigerators mainly by the elimination
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
What Did Mamma Dot

Doadnis-What lot Of pennies you
have N your Little bank! Were they
given yeu to buy candy?
FrsAde-Ns. sir. Those are The
oass ma gave me to put In the coIlsc.
Ven bAskAs---JNAGe.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
Sweet Potatoes,

Boil them until half done. then peel
and split them once. take q tin dish
and lay them in. sprinkle thiok with
sugar and . little pepper. plenty Of
butter. place in the oven and Qnlah
cooking.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
Seems Posalhle.

Editor docking over new reporters
mAanseript)-You say here. ut was
70 cold that the air fairly cracked"
93ov can the air b made 70 crack?
New Rsportar-Wsu. Il might b
Apoe With . viAAbseak.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
Ia AsrpAs>

ia AsspAss.
"WAy d yos saSpazs CAsAk has
bsilt - aviAry haaidS - snAAoeF'
Y aAnpAaD y y far - hanl 49,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-11-15
BERTRAM SPENCER
IS ARRAIGNED
FOR MURDER
Trial Of Country Bandit at
Springfield
CONFESSED MANY GRIMES
Wept In the Court Room but Main
tans That He Did Not XIII
Martha Blackstone

Springfield, Mass, Nov. 15.-Bert-
ram G. Spencer, the man who accord
ing TO the police has confessed that
he terrorized residents of western
Massachusetts for two years by dar-
ing robberies, appeared completely
unnerved at today's session OF his
trial on the charge Of numbering Miss
Martha B. Blackstone. While Dis
trict Attorney c. T. Callahan was lie
scribing the shooting of the school
teacher on the night of March 81,
1910, at the home of Mrs. Sarah j.
Dow, the accused man broke down
and wept, and exclaimed NO, my
God, no. and mo, never said that.
1t seemed impossible for Spencer tc
keep still His legs trembled con
tinuously and he covered his eyes
with his hands.
What was apparently the first eff
fort Gu the part of the defense to
show that Spencer was insane al
the time of the tragedy, was made
late today when Mrs. Sarah ]. Dow
was cross examined by Attorney Sta
pleton, chief counsel for the accused
man. Mr.. Stapleton inquired partic
ularly il the eyes of the man who
entered her residence looked wild
You might call 1t so, | suppose" the
witness replied
Seventeen witnesses were heard al
today's session and tonight il was
predicted that the prosecution would
conclude its direct testimony tomor
row.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-11-15
DEMOCRATS WORRIED
Fear That Candidates Did Not Com
ply With Law

Troy, Nov. 15.-There is consider
able anxiety in the Democratic party
in the county over the claim that two
Of its candidates supposed to have
been elected to county offices a week
ago yesterday are Ineligible.
One is Freeman II. Munson, the
candidate for superintendent OF the
county poor. He was a member OF
the board of supervisors at the time
he was nominated for the other office
and, IL is claimed, the county law
made It necessary for him TO resign
his supervisorship not only before
he could legally be a candidate for
the office of acting superintendent Of
the poor. He did not resign, and,
therefore. his election as county SUI
perintendent of the poor is question
ed The law, as pointed out by law
yers yesterday. is explicit in declar.
ing that supervisor is ineligible
TO election to the office Mr.. Munson
was candidate for.
The other office in question is that
of coroner to which DR. Francis j.
Noonan was supposed to have been
elected The election law, II Is
claimed, requires a candidate for
coroner to be a resident OF the cor
oner's district in which ne runs. II
is said that DR.. Noonan ran in a dis
trict which is bounded north by the
Seventh ward line at Hoosick street
while his residence is in the tenth
ward, outside of the coroner's district
he seeks to serve In.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-11-15
FOR FREE SPEECH IN PULPIT
Ministers Should Preach on Worldly
Affairs, Says Col. Watterson.

Louisville, Ky, Nov. l4.-Speaking
last night at the dedication service
in the new First Christian Church
here, Col Henry Watterson. editor
of The Courier.Journal. paid his re.
spects to journalists, statesmen and
ministers.
Il would have all ministers OF rellg
ion as free to discuss the things OF
this world he said. "as the states.
man and the journalist. but with this
difference, that the objective point
with them shall be the regeneration
OF man through grace of God and not
the winning OF office or the exploit
alton of parties and newspapers.
Journalism is yet too unripe to
more than guess at truth from q
single side The statesman stands
mainly for political organism. Until
he dies he is suspected. The pulpit
remains. therefore. still the moral
hope OF the universe and the spiri
tual light OF mankind.
ut must be bipartisan. 1t must
be non.professional II must be
manly and Independent But Il must
also be worldly wise-not artificial
sympathetic, broadminded and many
sided, equally ready to smite WRONG
In the mighty and kneel by the bed
side of the lowly and the poor the
weak and the afflicted