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Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11
THE SAFE LAXATIVE
FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE

Most elderly people are more or
less troubled with a chronic, per-
sistent constipation, due largely to
lack of sufficient exercise. They ex-
perience difficulty in digesting even
light food. with a consequent belching
OF stomach gases, drowsiness after
eating, headache and feeling of lassi-
tude and general discomfort
Doctors advise against cathartics and
violent purgatives Of every kind, REQ
ommending a mild. gentle laxative
tonic. like Dr.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin,
to effect relief without disturbing the
entire system.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin 10 the
perfect laxative. easy in action, GER
tain in effect and, withal. pleasant to
the taste. It possesses tonic proper
ties that strengthen the stomach, liver
and bowels and is a remedy that has
been for years the great standby in
thousands of families. and should be
In every family medicine chest. It II
equally as valuable for children as for
older people.
Druggists everywhere sell DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin in soc and $1.00
bottles. II you have never tried It
send your name and address to DIR. w.
B. Caldwell. 301 Washington St.. Mon
ticello, nl.. and he will be very glad to
send a sample bottle for trial.
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11

had been the pioneer over the Chilcoot
and Chilcat passes. In the spring of
1888. twelve years before. a strpling
Of eighteen. he had crossed over the
Chilcoot with five comrades. In the
fall he had crossed back with one
Four had perished by mischance In the
bleak. uncharted vastness. And for
twelve years Elan Harnish had con-
tinued to grope for gold among the
shadows Of the Circle. Heroes are
seldom given to hero.worship but
among those Of that land. young as he
was. he was accounted an elder hero
In point OF time he was before them
In point Of deed he was beyond them
He was striking figure Of a man.
Of all the men In the Tivoli Soft
tanned moccasins Of moose.hide. bead.
ed In Indian designs. covered his feet.
His trousers we're ordinary overalls.
his coat was made from blanket.
congratulated leather mittens. lined
with wool. hung by his side. They
were connected. In the Yukon fashion
by a leather thong passed around the
neck and across the shoulders. On his
head was . fur cap. the ear-haps raised
and the tying-cords dangling. His face.
lean and slightly long. with the sugges.
tion Of hollows under the cheek bones,
seemed almost Indian. The burnt skin
and keen dark eyes contributed to this
effect, though the bronze Of the skin
and the eyes themselves were essen.
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11
Quickest, Surest Cough
Remedy Ever Used
Stops Even WhoopIng Cough Quickly.
A Family Supply for SOC. Money
Refunded II It Falls.

II someone in your family has an obsti-
nate, deep-seated cough-even whooping
cough-which has yielded slowly to treat
ment, buy 60-cent bottle of Pinex and
watch that cough vanish. If it fails, money
back promptly, and without argument.
A 50-cent bottle of Pinex, when mixed
with homemade sugar syrup, makes a full
pint-a family supply-of the most effec-
tive cough remedy that money can buy, at
. saving of 81. Gives instant relief and
will usually wipe out bad cough in "a
minutes-directions in package.
Pinex Cough Syrup has pleasant taste
children take it willingly. 1t stimulates
the appetite and is slightly laxative-both
good features. Splendid for Group, hoarse-
ness, throat tickle, incipient lung troubles
and a prompt, successful remedy for
whooping cough.
Pinex is a special and highly concen-
trated compound Of Norway White Pine
extract, and is rich in guaiacol and other
elements which are so healing to the MEM
branes. Simply mix it with sugar syrup
or strained honey, in q pint bottle, and It
is ready for use. Used in more homes in
the U. s. and Canada than any other
cough remedy.
Pinex has often been initiated, but never
successfully, for nothing else will produce
the same results. The genuine is guaran-
teed to give absolute satisfaction or money
refunded. Certificate of guarantee is wrap
ped in each package. Your druggist has
Pinex or will get it for you. If not, send
to The PineI Co., 234 Main St., Ft.
Wayne. Ind.
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11

7 The waltz in the back room being
finished. the three couples followed
| by the fiddler and the pianist and
heading for the bar. caught .Daylights
eye.
Surge along, you-all!" he cried.
Surge along and name 1t, This is my
night. and 1t amt a night that comes
frequent. Surge up, you Siwashes and
Salmon-eaters. It's my night. tell
you-all-" q,--, -. ss'<
"a blamed NANCY night" Charley
Bates interpolated. 49,.
You're right, my SON" Burning Day
light went on, gayly. "a NANCY night,
but it's my night, you see. I'm the
NANCY old he-wolf. Listen to me
howl" f.
And howl he did, like lone gray
timber wolf, till the Virgin thrust her
pretty fingers in her ears and shiv-
cred. A minute later she was whirled
away In his arms to the dancing floor.
where, along with three other women
and their partners, a rollickdng Vir-
ginia reel was soon in progress.
Few men knew Elan Harnish by any
other name than Burning Daylight. the
name which had been given him in the
early days in the land because of his
habit Of routing his comrades out Of
their blankets with the complaint that
daylight was burning. OF the pioneers
In that far Arctic wilderness, where
all men were pioneers, he was reck-
oned among the oldest. Men like Al
Mayo and Jack McQuestion antedated
him: but they had entered the land by
crossing the Rockies from the Hudson
Bay country to the east. He, however.
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11

| luck with me. but I'd sooner dance.
| aint hankerin' to take the money
away from you-all"
Nobody urged. They took his re-
fusal as final, and the Virgin was
pressing his arm to turn him away
In pursuit Of the supper-seekers. when
he experienced change Of heart. II
was not that he did not want to dance.
nor that he wanted to hurt her: but
that insistent pressure on his arm put
his free man-nature In revolt. The
thought In his mind was that he did
not want any woman running him.
Himself favorite with women. never.
theless they did not bulk big with him.
They were toys. playthings, part Of the
relaxation from the bigger game OF
life. He met women along with the
whisky and gambling, and from obser.
walton he had found that II war far
easier to break away from the drink
and the cards than from woman once
the man was properly entangled. He
resisted the pull on his arm by the
mere negative mass Of him. and said:
81 sort OF feel hankering to give
you.all fiutter."
Tact and sympathy strove vita him.
and he smiled with his eyes into the
Virgins eyes as he said:
"You-all go and get some grub |
amt hungry. And we'll dance some
more by ard by. Tho nights young
yet. Go It. old girl"
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11
well Dance Some More BY and BY
The Nights Young Yet"

spark. More and more miners dropped
in to the Tivoli and remained When
Burning Daylight went on the tear, no
man cared to miss it. The dancing
floor was full. The luck at the table
varied monotonously, no big hands be-
ing out AS result. high play went
on with small hands, though no play
lasted long. But at three in the morn
ing the big combination Of hands ar
rived. 1t was the moment of moments
that men wait weeks for in a poker
game. The news of it tingled over the
Tivoh The onlookers became quiet.
The men farther away ceased talking
and moved over to the table. The
players deserted the other games. and
the dancing floor was forsaken. so that
all stood at last. fivescore and more in
compact and silent group, around
the poker table. The high betting
went on. with the draw not In sight.
Kearns had deal., and French Louis
had opened the pot with one marker
in his case one hundred dollars.
Campbell had merely seen" it. but
Elam Harnish, coming next, had
tossed in five hundred dollars, with
the remark to Macdonald that he
was letting him in easy. Macdonald
glancing again at his hand, put in a
thousand in markers. Kearns, de-
batting long time over his hand,
finally saw" 1t then cost French
Louis nine hundred to remain in the
game. which he contributed after a
similar debate. 1t cost Campbell like
wise nine hundred to remain and draw
cards. but to the surprise of all he
saw the nine hundred and raised an
other thousand.
"You-all are on the grade at last"
Harnish remarked. as he saw tie If
teen hundred and raised thousand
in turn. Helen Breakfasts sure on
top this divide. and you-all had best
look out for Dustin harness"
ME for that same lady" accom-
panied MacDonald's markers for two
thousand and for an additional thou
sand-dollar raise.
Il amt got no more markers"
Kearns remarked plaintively. WED
best begin l. o. us"
Glad you're going to stay" was
MacDonald's cordial response.
Il amt stayed yet. I've got a thou
sand in already How's it stand
now!"
It'll cost you three thousand for q
look in. but nobody will stop you from
raising"
"Raise-h-l. You must think got
pat like yourself" Kearns looked
at his hand. But I'll tell you what
III do. Mac. I've got hunch, and
III Just see that three thousand"
He wrote the sum on a slip Of pa.
per. signed his name. and consigned It
to the center Of the table.
French Louis became the focus Of
all eyes. He fingered his cards nerv-
ously for pace. Then. with by
Gar! All got not one leetle beet
hunch." he regretfully tossed his hand
into the discards.
The next moment the hundred and
odd pairs Of eyes shifted to Camp.
bell.
81 won't hump you. Jack" he said.
contenting himself with calling the
requisite two thousand.
scribbled on piece Of paper and
showed It forward.
'Tll Just let you-all know this amt
no Sunday school society Of philan.
thropy," he said. II see you. Jack.
and raise you a thousand. Here's
where you-all get action on your pat.
Mac"
Actions what fatten on, and
lift another thousand" was MacDon.
AIDS re1oinder. "Still got that hunch,
Jackf"
ITO RE CONTINUED,
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11

Little Phil Warringer, OF Addison
road, was detected in the act OF pull
ing out the baby's hair despite her
frantic protest.
II Just wanted to see," he said in
explanation, whether she was cold
storage baby. Teacher told US that's
the way you can tell chicken. II the
feathers come out easily the chicken
has been in cold storage"
Needless to say, Phil is doing PEN
ance.-New York Times.
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11
Felt ne Had Known the Worst

Felt He Had Known the Worst.
Pat O'Shaunessy had been told by
the doctor that he could live but q
few hours, and his wife and assem-
bled relatives and friends asked him
whether there was one last wish he
would Hike to have gratified? There
u.s." said Pat, .Td like to hear the vii
lage band play oloe again." Accord
ingly the village band gathered. When
at last 1t had played. Say Au Revoir
But Not Good-by." and had taken its
own departure. Mrs. O'Shaunessy.
kneeling at her husbands bedside,
asked: Can Ee die aisy now. Pat
"Yis," replied Pat Il can die aisy
now He'll mas nothing worse than
that
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11

He released his arm and thrust hei
playfully on the shoulder, at the same
time turning to the poker players.
Take off the limit and I'll go you
ALL"
Limits the roof" said Jack Kearns
Once started, 1t was a quiet game
with little or no conversation, though
all about the players the place was
a-roar. Elan Harnish had ignited the
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11

Mrs. Wilson Robinson, 704 Nessle st..
Toledo. Ohio, writes:
Il feel like q new person. I have NO
more heavy feelings. no more pain, don't
belch up gas. can eat most anyfhinS
without it hurting me. l want to be
working. all the time. l have gained
twenty-four pounds.
People that see me now and saw me
two months ago seem astonished. tell
them PerUns did IL. l will say it IL
the only remedy for spring and all other
ailments"
Ask Your Druggist for Free Peruns
Almanac for 1912,
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11
Womanllke.

Crawford-How did your wife come
to buy you all those suspenders?
Crabshaw-I think she wanted the
pretty boxes they came in.-Judge.
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11

CATARRH
RELIEVED
mPERUNA.
My Husband Also Uses
Peruna.

Mrs. Della
N ay S a m :
uels, W h o 8 e
p ! C t u r . ac-
companies this
t t i m onial
and who re-
sides at 358
N. Condo St.,
Upton, Ind,
" ri I e . The
Peruna Co., a.
follows:
Eight bot
ties Of PerunA
Q o m p ! . tely
cured me OF
systemic ca
tarrh Of sew
eral ye RS
standing, and
II my husband
feels badly or
either of US
catch cold We
at once take
Peruna."
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11

And sometimes the girls father for
bids a young man the house, when
1t wasn't the house he wanted.
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11

Ten smiles for a nickle Always bu,
Red Cross Bag Blue; have beautiful clea.
white clothes.
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11

Trouble. like n dog that chases a
cat. Is liable to pull up suddenly II
you turn on him and stand perfectly
still
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11

ONLY ONE "BROMO OUININE.~
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUlNINE. Look for
the signature of e. W. GROVE. Used tho World
over TO Cure Cold in One Day. 25c.
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11
Uncle SANS Representative.

Senator John Sharp Williams tells
OF negro lad in southern town who
was not the least Jealous OF Uncle
Sans servants. One day when the
mail bag from that town was thrown
from the train the pouch was caught
up by this diminutive courier. who
started of. as was his wont. on brisk
trot to the postofiice.
As he was rounding a corner Of the
station he encountered larger box.
with the result that the little courier
was upset. When the latter got VI.
and readjusted himself he turned upon
the other exclaiming:
Look heah! Yo' wants to be keer
full bout dis chile! When yo' Jars mo
yo Jars de gov'ment of de United
States. carries de mail" n
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11

Contrary Human Nature.
People seem to find it easier to be
kind than to be genuinely appreciativs
OF a kindness done them.
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11
pIT#ut SIGHT WITH ECZEMA

"A few days after birth We noticed
an infamed spot ON our baby's hip
which soon began spreading until
baby was completely covered even In
his eyes, ears and scalp. F,0r eight
weeks he was bandaged from head to
foot. He could not have q stitch of
clothing on. Our regular physician
pronounced It chronic eczema. He 10
q very able physician and ranks with
the best in this locality. nevertheless.
the disease began spreading until
baby was completely covered. He
was losing nesh 70 rapidly that We be-
.ctrra Soap and Ointment.
Not until commenced using Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment could we tell
what he looked Hike. as We dared not
wash him. and had been putting one
application after another on him. On
removing the scale from his head the
hair came OF, and left him entirely
bsld. but since We have been using
Cuticura Soap and Ointment he has
as mnch hair ~ ever. -Four weeks
after we began to use the Cut1cura
Soap And Ointment he was entirely
cured. don't believe anyone could
have eczema worse than our baby.
Before We used the Cuticura Rem.
edies We could hardly look At him, he
was such q pitiful sight He would
fuas untn would treat him. they
eemed to relieve him 20 much. Cuti-
cura SoaD and Ointment. stand By
themselves and the result they quick
" and surely bring II their own rec
onmeAAatioa." (Sisned) Mrs. T. B.
Rosser. Mill Hall. Pa. Feb. 20. 1911.
Although CWticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold by druggists and deal
ers everywhere. q sample Of each.
With 3z-page book. will be mailed free
on application to "Cuticura." Dept
20 X. Boston.
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11
Guarding the Money.

Guarding the Money.
why was he guarded by the po-
nce?"
They were afraid somebody else
would get his money"
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11

Force a man to eat his own words
and he VIII soon lose his appetite.
Gilpin observer., 1912-01-11

tTo BE coNTINUEDJ
The Washington herald., 1912-03-21
HOUSE RECEIVES
AMENDED BUDGET

The District appropriations bill as
passed by the Senate on Tuesday was
yesterday returned to the House for con-
sideration. 1t will not be taken up for
several days, and meanwhile there is
interesting speculation in how far the
Lower House will agree to the numerous
amendments offered by the Upper House
to the original measure
The bill as drawn up by the House sub
committee on District appropriations
carried slightly more than Sl0.OoO,OO0 The
measure as II returns from the Senate
carries slightly less than s12 00o. 900. which
is about what the Commissioners asked
The general belief is that there will be
a bitter fight over some of the Senate
amendments. There are additionally sew
ersl new projects which the members Of
The Washington herald., 1912-03-21
PimpIes? No
They've All Gone!
No More Humiliation: the Wonder.
full Stuart's Calcium Waters
"Get Right After" Those
Pimples, Boils, and Skin
Eruptions.
TrisI PackaEe Send Fr,e to Pro,e n

Trial Package Sent Free to Prove IL.
No need for any one to go about any
longer with a face covered with pimples
blotches, eruptions, blackheads, and liver
spots. These are all due to impurities I'm
the blood. Cleanse the blood thoroughly
and the Dlemishes win disappear
That's what Stuart's Calcium Waters
are intended TO accomplish and do accom-
plish. Their principal ingredient is Cal
cium Sulphide. the quickest and most
thorough blood cleanser known.
These wonderful little waters get right
into sthe blood. and destroy eruptive sub
tances present in il. In some cases a few
days is sufficient to make a marked i'm
provement. And when the blood is pure
the whole system is a hundred per cent
better. ~
.. Don't fret any longer about those black
heads. pimples boils, tetter. eczema, spots
or skin eruptions; they all go and .'go
quick II you use Stuart's Calcium Wa
fers.
You can have a trial package of Stu
arts Calcium Waters simply by sending
your name and address to F. A Stuart
Co., lis Stuart Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
Then. when you have proved their value,
you can get the regular size package for
&c cents at any drug store.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-21

lawful to construct and erect any new
building or TO remodel any old building
where the expense OF such change ex-
ceeds - per cent of the value of the
building to be used as a stable, hostelry.
or shelter for horses, mules or other
beasts OF burden IN the District Of Co.
lumbia which is not wholly fireproof.
Any person so constructing and erect
ing or remodeling such g. building
which is not wholly fireproof. And using
It for rtle purpose above set forth. shall.
upon conviction, be deemed guilty OF a
misdemeanor. and fined not less than
lOO or more than 500. The building.
Furthermore may be condemned az .
nuisance.
The second provision OF the measure
is that where any animal is lodged
above the first or ground floor OF a
building the person guilty shall be fined
not less than $40 or more than $50.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-21
SUNDRY CIVIL BILL HEARINGS,
Democratic Committee Hopes Ia
Save x2O,OOo,OOO.

The House Committee on Appropria.
tions yesterday began hearings on the
sundry civil appropriation bill, the Iarg-
est of all the annual supply measures
/. is probable the bill will be more than
a month in preparation.
The sundry civil measure for the cur.
rent year carries Sic. .555. .044, while the
estimates for 1913 are s131. .S96,602. with al
least 100000 certain to be forwarded
to Congress as supplements estimates
before the bill is completed. Chairman
Fitzgerald, of the Approximations Com
mittee, hopes to be able to cut from SO.
900 to $50 0O0, 900. from the total of the bill.
without impairing the efficiency OF the
government service.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-21
FIRE PROTECTION
FOR HORSES URGED
Bill Prohibits Erection Of Stables
Not Wholly Fireproof-Can-
not Lodge Beasts Upstairs.

Another bill proposing TO safeguard
horses in Washington by prohibiting the
general use of non-hreproOf stables
and preventing the lodging q animals
above the first floor OF any building.
was introduced in the House yesterday
by Representative Ayres. The mca asurc
was referred to the Committee on the
District of Columbia.
The bill provides that il shall be un-
The Washington herald., 1912-03-21
SUBWAY PROJECT
IN UTILITIES BILL
Belief Exists at Capitol that
Creation OF Commission
Would Solve Problem.
NOT TO ACT ON REPORT
URGED BY COMMISSIONERS.

Consolidation of railway COM
panies.
Refusal of charters TO new
railway companies.
Law providing for defrsyment
of expense of railway extensions
by assessment of property bene-
fited.
Eight different railway extern
sions in District.
Future consideration of SUBJ
way plan.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-21
"BIHe0" Beats Knife and chiseI

Have You corn. callous. bunion,
wart? Use tudSment-use ''Bingo" Don't
Try 10 slice 1t on or dig it out-don't
run the risk of blood poisoningi Don't
let the corn surgeon cut or sandpaper
your feet- How can he know how deep
TO go without hurting you-without
drawing blood? Why pay him more for
Just temporary relief than a whole bot
tie Of 'Bingo" costs q bits)P Don't
use sticky plasters with thin coating of
dope to affect surface only-with straps
to bulge the stocklng-increase pressure
against tender. painful spot-and make
you wear larger shoes
BinGo's better. quicker, safer, more
thorough. Gets rid of these pests en-
tirely. Allays pain and Inflammation
ouicks wink. Corn or callous shriv-
els up-you pick IL OF. throw il away,
Harmless to normal flesh
bingos &c at dI1ig stores. sent direct by Dem
nison Pharmacal Co. III No. Dearborn ST.. Chi
esso: ID. Sold in this city by Henry Evans, Inc,
zoos + st. NV.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-21
DEFENsEs AT CAPE HENRY.
Fertilization Bill Passed with m
Additional sI5O,O0O.

The Senate, after brief consideration
yesterday. passed the bill making appro-
lection.
As it passed the Senate the bill carries
an appropriation of si,lS6.235. which is
s.. .032, 664 less than the estimates made by
the War Department and S.2SI.I72 less
than the fertilization appropriation bill
Of last year. The bill is only $50. 600
greater an appropriation than the bill as
1t passed the House.
This increase was made by adding a
provision to enable the Secretary of War
to acquire lands at Cape Henry, Va. for
coast defenses.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-21
SIX Hundred Get Pensions.

seven weeks by the objection of Senator
Hoke Smith. of Georgia. four omnibus
pension bills were passed by the Senate
Yesterday afternoon. The four bills pro-
vide for about 900 special pensioners.
Their passage was delayed for several
hours by Senator Smith, who, discIaim-
ing any purpose to filibuster, made sew
cral motions TO strike out certain pro-
visions.
He declared that special pension Iegis-
lation Is an unfair discrimination in
favor OF old soldiers" with political
pulls, and that the big pension appropri-
alton should be more adequately dis
tributed among the rank and file of the
Grand Army.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-21
American Officer for Chile.

Capt John W. Gulick, of the Coast
Artillery. Corps, was authorized to accept
a position under the Chilean government,
in a joint resolution passed by the SEN
ate yesterday. He will serve as in
structor for the coast artillery service of
Chile, which that country is now organ
izing.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-21
Ask sII.,ss2 for DeacieneIe..

a deficiency appropriation aggregating
s1ISsE hass been asked of Congress by
the District Commissioners. The prin-
cipal details OF the deficiencies are as
folioure-