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Gilpin observer., 1913-05-22

have happened to meet the woman
Since coming here I don't know ex.
actly what sort of an enchantmsnt I
haye entered-but I do know that !
cannot forget the ecstasy of the mo-
ment when our lips met. You may
scorn me and 1t lies within your pow
er to discipline me-or defeat me-
but I shall not try to obliterate the
thrill OF that brief moment"
Jackie Vining did not meet his eyes.
In her heart she felt a strange, new
feeling of elation. a softening Of re-
sentiment, but women were theorems
long before mathematicians struggled
with right-angle triangles and hypote-
muses.. and all their non-understand-
able descendants, beautiful and sweet
and charming as they are. still per
sist in being mans hardest problem.
Your frankness in some things"
she said without emotion. "is as COM
mendable as your lack Of it in others.
Must repeat my question still anoth-
er time? Who is the girl?"
The mayor spoke firmly and with
decision.
AS a man who Is at least that
much Of a gentleman. refuse to an
swer The girl has done. no wrong.
She"
"Mr. Bedight, on Tuesday night
saw one Of my crowd of young ladies
leave the arbor after a clandestine
night meeting with you. Tonight
chance to blunder upon you at mid.
night, again In the company Of a
young woman. There are no others
here. aside from our party. l feel a
responsibility and l must insist on
your answering"
The mayor shrugged his shoulders.
who was she?" asked the Judge
for the fourth time.
why don't you ask her yourself,
said the mayor.
Where is shef"
The last I saw Of her she went
through that door," he replied. dog.
gedly.
Miss Vining stepped toward the
door and opened 1t. In the farther
end Of the boathouse a second door
stood open and through It the moon
light streamsd.
II see I have been outwitted." an
grily.
May walk to the hotel with you"
asked the mayor humbly.
Il prefer to go alone" she replied
in . tone Of finality. starting up the
path.
Miss Vining!"
It was the mayor calling from the
dock.
She stopped.
What II It. Mr.. Bsdightf" impa.
tiently.
You remember saying the girl with
me must be one Of your party because
there were no other young ladies
aboutf"
"Yes," crisply.
The mayors voice had something
Of tho old ring In It 40 he asked:
did you think of the colored
cook?"
But the Judge" going up the path
briskly, did not deign to reply.
CTO BE CONTINUED.)
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-22
Realism In Art.

A countryman was recently visiting
the city and was listening to the
boasts Of number Of artists about
the wonderful genius of their fellow
workers.
The countryman listened in silence
for a time. but finally broke out
with:
"Oh, yeou git eoutl There is old
Bill Simpkins Of my village, who kin
paint a piece of cork so 'xactly like
marble that the minute you throw it
into the water 1t will sink to the bot
tom kuh- chug, Jest like stone"
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-22
Flas and Ralalna.

Consul Horton at Smyrna notes that
the Reform. q Smyrna newspaper. es.
Inmates the raisin crop for this year
at about 100000 quintals (s7.164.oo
pounds) and that Of figs about $4,000
camel loads (Ss.os2,b0o pounds). But
from what he has been able to learn
It seems that exporters and dealers
mostly are trying to keep the crop re-
ports at a low figure in order to be
able to begin with high prices. and
that II the weather continues favor
able the raisin crop will amount ap.
proximately to 9o.616.000 pounds.
against 66.034.000 pounds last year.
and the fig crop to 100000 camel loads
- against 100000 camel loads last
yoar.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-22

tobacco waiting to Jackie as she
stood in the moonbeam's path. the
light giving an ethereal beauty to her
trim, erect figure.
1T was wrong, l admit" he said
impulsively. 81 am willing to admit
that-but refuse to believe that no
gentleman could be other than hon.
ored by such privilege. AS one who
has tried to be such. would be will
ing to do 1t again If"
"Mr. Bedight"-the voice was keen
now-and the mayor hesitated. II did
not como here to handy words. I
never shall cease rsgretting that
am in sense guilty Of misdemean.
or which makes It impossible for me
to condemn you a. should-but
warn you not to presume to justify
further presumption"
Miss vlning paused effectively,
But you have not answered my
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-22
eYNoPsIe.

In . spirit Of fun Mayor Bsdight. .
summer visitor. Is chased through the
woods by ten laughing girls. one Of whom
themseIvss into a court and sentence him
TO DO the bidding OF one Of their number
each day for ten days. A Legislative
dropped from the mayors pocket. is used
to compel him to obey the mandates of
the girls. His hrst day OF service II with
May Andrews. who takes him hshing.
They are threatened by the. sheriff with
arrest. Miss Vining sees what she con-
Uiders q clandestins meeting between one
day he goes driving with Mabel Arnsy:
They meet with an accident. are arrested
and locked up. but escape. The mayor
waiting for him. and takes refuge in the
room Of Bess Winters He. plans to get
possession of tho discriminating bill. With
Harriet Brooks the mayor goes to inves-
ugate an Indian mound. They are caught
In q thunder storm.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-22
CHAPTER vII-contInued.

lin afraid" almost sobbing.
The mayor put his arm about her
gently, soothing her as only q tactful
man may soothe a nervous woman
Unconsciously she drew toward him.
Lightning seems TERRIBLE" he said
evenly. but as a matter Of fact there
is always more danger on the cars.
Statistics prove"
apprehenAively. Il heard voice"
The mayor peered out.
"The sheriff." he muttered under
his breath.
Three men were running toward
them on the beach. their heads
down, ducking the rain.
Scrambling from under the boat,
Mayor Bedight set of at top speed
up the beach. pausing at the start
Ong enough to whisper.
"Irl be back. Wait"
The sheriff and his two deputies,
weathering the gale with lowered
eyes. had not seen the mayors flight.
In fact, SO blinded were their eyes
that they ran almost into the girl and
The boat before they could stop,
"Hello!" bawled the sheriff. You're
rom Squirrel Inn. amt ye? Where's
yer beau?" bluntly. We're lookin'
fer him."
Miss Brooks drew her feet back
under her skirt and replied coldly:
One of the best ways to find q
man." witheringly. is to go where
he is"
- -, 10 lv-~
mediately.
Now. look-a-here. young lady.
aone Of your smartness or we'll take
you along fer accessory before the
act. Understand? clustering.
you are wasting your time try
ing to bully me-" replied the girl. with
out q tremor in her voice. II am
penectly harmless and l Lave told
you all know. The man has gone up
the beach"
Jaw. come on, Sid," broke in q
slender young fellow. turning his back
to the rain. What the use of arguin
with tn gal? She amt tn one we
had Yesterday"
Without q word the sheriff veeret
around the boat and, following the
fast fading trail. set out in haste af
ter Bedight- Fifteen minutes later
the mayor came up from the opposite
direction.
II am sorry. Miss Brooks" he said
sorrowfully. but I'm afraid you'll ge
wet after all. We've got to get away
from here! l circled around and found
the boat these fellows left. set Il
adrift with a gale blowing 1t acrosl
the lake, but they are not far behind
We must get under way as soon a
possible"
II don't mind q soaking replied
the young woman. bravsly. cts ths
the lightning that frightens me
and that's about quit"
The man righted the dory hurriedly
piled In their belongings and set the
boat from the shore with q sturdy
shove. A half mile below. on the
beach, he caught sight Of three men
running toward them-and far away
on the wave-whipped lake. a tiny dot
Of brown could be seen rising and fall
Ing a. It scudded before the wind
Il was the sheriff's row boat.
sleeping out OF DOORS" said the may.
or. smiling at the woman opposite.
"is very beneficial to the lungs-es.
pscially on an island"
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-22
ManTPfeference.

Men In youth, or age. or middle
age. will sooner kiss a pretty mouth
than clever brow any day. or every
day. y."-"Wilsam," by 8. G. Nethersole.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-22

FROM MRS. d. III. BROWN.
lola, Kansaa@"During the Change
Of Life was sick for two years. Be-
fore 1 took your medicine I could
not bear the weight Of my clothes
and was bloated very badly. doc
tored with three doctors but they
did me no good. They said nature
must have It's way. My sister ad-
vised me to take Lydia 3. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and 1 purchased
q bottle. Before it was gone the
bloating left me and / was not SO
sore. I continued taking i: until I
had taken IL bottles. Now I am
stronger than have been for years
and can do all my work, even the
washing. Your medicine is worth
its weight in gold. I cannot praise
it enough. If more women would
take your medicine there would be
more healthy women. You may use
this letter for the good Of Others
Mrs. D. d. Brown, 800 North Walnut
Street, lola, Kan.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-22
Daily 1houaht.

Daily Thought.
Whether you be man or woman you
will never do anything in the world
without courage. It is the greatest
quality Of the mind next to honor
James Lane Allen.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-22

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Childret
teething, softens the gums, reduces innamms
tor. .allays pain, ,cures wind collie Sc botsleAl
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-22

Smile on wash day. That's when you
use Red Cross Bag Blue. Clothes whittier
than snow. All grocers. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-22

Some Of US hand out advice only
when we have an ak to grind.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-22

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that It
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28
Healthy Baby is
Precious Blessing
To Make II Healthy and
Keep il He1IfhyUse a Re-
liable Baby Lax1tipe

In spite OF the greatest personal
care and the most intelligent attention
to diet, babies and children will be-
come constipated, and 1t is fact that
constipation and indigestion have
wrecked many young life. To start
with q good digestive apparatus Is to
start life without handicap.
! But as we cannot all have perfect
working bowels we must dc the next
best thing and acquire them, or traiA
them to become healthy. This can be
done by the use of a laxative-tonic
very highly recommended by a great
many mothers. The remedy Is called
Or. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and has
been on the market for two genera
tons. It can be bought conveniently
at any drug store for fifty cents or
one dollar bottle, and those who are
already convinced Of Its merits buy
the dollar size.
Its mildness makes 1t the idealimedi-
icine for children, and 1t is also very
pleasant to the taste. It is sure In
its effect and genuinely harmless.
Very little of 1t Is required and it's
frequent use does not cause 1t to lose
its effect, as is the case with so many
other remedies.
Thousands can testify to its merits
In constipation, indigestion, bilious
ness, sick headaches, etc., among them
reliable people like Mrs. M. Johnson,
752 Dayton St., Kenosha, Wis. She Is
the mother of little Dorothy Johnson
who was always in delicate health un-
til her mother gave her DIR. Cald-
well'sSyrup Pepsin. Mrs. Johnson says:
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28
SKIN TROUBLE ON. LEG

616 w. Grace st., Richmond, Va
II had running sore on my leg for
from three to five years. 1t burst and
blood came from 1t, then 1t got red
around, and was as large as dollar.
1t turned white in the middle of the
sore, and then began to itch and bleed.
After washing It would bleed for hours
at time. Some nights did not sleep
through the whole night. spent
eighty dollars on the sore and 1t didn't
get we'll. / got worse and fell off to
eighty nine pounds. This went on for
four years. was told 1t could not get
well. One of my friends said ought
to try Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment, so did. After I had used
them one month the sore was gone
and the itching stopped, and / have
never had any trouble since. That
was five years ago.
IT had a fever and all my hair came
out. / shampooed with a lather Of
Cuticura Soap and then rubbed the
Cuticura Ointment over the scalp and
my hair came back and now 1t is long
and glossy" (Signed) Mrs. John
Thomas, Mar. IL, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32,p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura. Dept. L, Boston"
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28
TERRIBLE AGONIES
WORSE MISERY
Advices From Duranps Neck Tell
Of Mrs. Bazemore's Trying
Ordeal, and Her Condi-
ton at Present.

Durant's Neck, N. C.-Mrs. Emma
BaEemore, OF this place, says: Words
fail to express my appreciation and
gratitude for the benefit received
from Cardui, the woman's tonic. suf-
fered agonies from womanly troubles.
tried different doctors, but they
didn't help. The last one ! went to
said needed an operation, SO agreed
to 1t, and bore those terrible pains. I
felt better. but only for short time,
and soon the misery was worse than
ever before. began to use Cardui.
and 1t made me feel entirely different.
Now I am the picture Of health, weigh
ing ITO pounds. Before ! started the
treatment, could not do my house
work. Now / can do my work, and !
feel so much better"
Cardui, the woman's tonic, acting in
its gentle, healing way, upon the wom-
anly organs, helps to restore your nat
ural vigor. and to build up the woman
ly constitution. II
II you are tired, worn-out, weak, ner-
vous, or suffer from any Of the all
ments peculiar to women, do what
over million other women have done
try Cardui. 1t cannot do you harm,
and Is almost sure to help you, just
as 1t has them. Begin taking Cardui
today.
Your druggist sells IL.
N. B.-Wyit< to. Chattanooga Medicine Co..
Ladies Advisory Dept. Chattanooga, Tenn. for
"Home Treatment for Women" sent IN nlsin
wrapper. Adv.
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why INCUBATOR CHICKS DIE
DISFIGURED BY
SKIN ERUPTION
If That Is Your Plight, Let
Resinol Clear II AWayl

Pimples, blackheads, rashes, ringworm
and, worst of all, that red, itching, scaly
torment, eczema, vanish when you use
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap.
There is no doubt about it. Even
though your skin is SO unsightly with
eruption that you shun your friends and
your friends shun you, Resinol makes it
clear and healthy, quickly, easily and at
trifing cost. When you are sick of vast
ing time and money on tedious, expensive
treatments, get Resinol Ointment and
Resinol Soap from the nearest druggist
and you will quickly see why it has been
prescribed for eighteen years for just such
troubles as yours.
The Resinol treatment works 70 gently,
and is so absolutely free from anything
that could injure even the tenderest skin,
that it is perfect for healing the skin
troubles Of infants and children. You can
test Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap
at our expense. Write to Dept. SIX, Resi-
mol, Baltimore, Md, and we will send you
q generous trial. Resinol Ointment (50c and
81 and Resinol Soap (25c), by parcel post
on receipt of price.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28
URGING GREAT SALE
OF CANNED FOODS

Dealers, grocers, jobbers and manufac-
turers all over the country are Joining
hands during the week Of March 3lst to
April 9Th in an effort to acquaint house,
wives with the economy and quality OF
canned foods.
1t is now we'll known fact that heat
Is the only preservative used In preparing
these economical foods. The cans are
sealed and sterilized at temperature OF
$50 degrees. which prevents any contami.
nation and keeps the contents fresh and
wholesome as the day the tins were filled
In the canneries.
National Canned Foods Week, during
which dealers and grocers will make
canned foods their sales-features. Is for
the purpose of demonstrating to house,
wives that the cost of living can be cut
with such foods. and that they may be
served in hundreds of delightful ways,
and thus served daily without monotony.
The farmers wife especially finds 1t adj
vantageous to relieve herself Of all the
cooking possible and Canned Foods en-
able her to do this and at the same time
improve the quality of her meals.
Women In every community should OBJ
serve National Canned Foods Week by
going to the dealers and putting In sup
ply. The saving and general satisfaction
In the use of Canned Foods Is entirely
worth while.-Adv.
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THE KNOW HOW
To Feed Children and Get Good Re-
suIts.

There are more nervous persons
made 80 by undigested food lying In
the stomach than the average indi-
vidual would suppose. ~
II food remains undigested In the
stomach, It begins to ferment, set up
gas and large portion is thus con-
verted into poison.
That's why imperfectly digested food
may, and often does, cause irritation
of the nerves and stupor of the mind
brain and nerves are really poisoned.
my daughter had complained Cor
some time Of q distressed feeling in
the stomach, after eating, which set
me thinking that her diet was not
right" writes an anxious and intelli-
gent mother.
She had been fond of cereals. but
had never tried Grape-Nuts. From
reading the account of this predigest-
ed food. It seemed reasonable to try
Grape-Nuts for her case.
The results were really wonderful.
The little brain that seemed at times
unable to do Ms work. took ON new
life and vigor. Every morning. now.
before going to school, she eats the
crisp little morsels and is now CON-
pletely and entirely well, she seems TO
have . new lease on life-no more
distress In the stomach. nor head
ache but sound and we'll everyway.r
Name given Sy Postum Co.. Battle
Greek. Mich Read the book, The
Road 10 weil%ilie.- In pkgs.
There's a Reason
nveg read the above lstterS A new
eac apVe4rs fron tfnae 70 .tfaAs. They
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28
Almproxedu Bull Eiaht.

A bull fight in Toxic is quite as
mach excuse for gala day as bull
fight in Madrid. Business men leave
their Offices, and women and children
their homes, to hurry to the arena.
Stripped of all the less exciting. or
less horrible, preliminaries which
characterize the Spanish bull fight, the
animals are brought in and sent at
each other at once. So the battle Is
shorter, and two or three more fights
will follow in quick succession dur
ing the course Of an afternoons zen.
tertainment."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28

Il never saw such rapid improvement
In the health Of anyone. Syrup Pep
sin is O wonderful remedy and shall
never be without 1t again" Thousands
keep Dr. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin con-
stantly in the house, for every mem
Der of the family can use it from in
infancy to old age. The users of Syrup
Pepsin have learned to avoid cathar-
tics, salts, mineral waters, pills and
other harsh remedies for they do but
temporary good and are shock to
any delicate system.
If no member of your family has
ever used Syrup Pepsin, and you would
like to make personal trial of 1t be-
fore buying 1t in the regular way of a
druggist, send your address, postal
will do--to DR.. w. B. Caldwell,
203 Washington Street, Monticello, ILL.,,
and a free sample bottle will be
mailed ySl.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28
Matter Easily Explained.

Two lawyers met on the street. i've
been wondering about you," said one.
What were you wondering about
me?" well, I've heard you address
a jury and l thought that you were the
most eloquent man in Cleveland. Then
I've heard you make an after-dinner
speech at a banquet and you were
pardon me-pretty rotten. Now, how
is that?" ''Ill tell you. When I'm
talking to a jury my dinner depends
on my speech. When I'm talking to a
bunch Of diners I've already had my
dinner"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28
Warranted In Uslno cu.s Words.

A small boy in Fort Scott was out
playing with his wagon one day and
just at the critical moment one wheel
came of. The youngster walked
around the wagon several times and
surveyed it with the air of one accus-
toned to disappointments AS he
dragged the wagon to his home he met
boy friend who Joined him. and to-
gether they trudged on. the Fort Scott
Tribune says. The owner Of the wag-
on sat on the front step. with for
lorn look; then quickly Frightening up
he exclaimed: Lets cuss." "All
right" returned the other. "Cuss, cuss,
cusR"-Kansas City Star. .
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28
Was Much Impressed.

A little girl who had acted as ring
bearer at cousins wedding was in
clined to view her part of the i'm
pressive ceremony with great serious
ness. One day some time afterward
the child heard her grandmother talk
ing of her possible future marriage.
you know, I'm half married al
ready" the child earnestly remarked.
Half married already! What do
you mean, child?" asked the surprised
grandmother.
why, don't you remember when I
carried Cousin Carries wedding ring"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28

Young Man approaching girD-
"Er-er-may l have this one? Oh,
you're too kind. You don't mind If
hum, do you? Do you know, I'm just
dippy over this here dip. Teehee,
joke. Floors swell tonight, amt it?
Gee, but like to dance with you
Tell that to every girl? Not on your
life! Seems as If I must have met
you somewheres before. Wish i had,
though. Well, I'll be; that's all. Short
and sweet, yep-just like you. Tee.
hee. See you later"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28
Conditions Chained.

peck isn't happy. His wife is con-
tinually saying sharp and snappy
things to him"
"Why, he told me before he mar
ried her that was what he admired
most about her."
Yes, but he considered 1t wit
then. Boston Transcript.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28
HIs Best Friend.

We'll, what, did you do when the
problem came up?" 500
Wasted time Went out and asked
the advice of II friends"
What did yov get?'' (.
Seventeen different solutions
And then.~E ft!G asa sa'a
Then I took the advice nf an stgh-'
teenth friend, and won sonts. 5lAssa "a
And who was your eighteenth
friend? ~. ~ Ni.S ~ - .'f''''"
Myself. &c ieve landi Plain Deaier:
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28
ELIXIR BABEK STOPS CHILLs

and Is the finest kind of tonic.
Your 'Babek' acts like magic; have
given 1t to numerous people In my par
ish who were suffering with chills, ma
laria and fever. / recommend 1t to those
who are sufferers and In need of a good
tonic" Rev. 8. Szymanowski, St
Stephens Church. Perth Amboy, n ].
Elixir Bnbek, so cents. all druggists, OF
kloczewski & Co.. Washington. DC. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28
Mistake.

Bobby was saying his prayers in a
very low voice sga saai sarfa.
I can't hear you, dear, his mother
whispered.
Il wasn't talking to you..s replied
Bobby. firmly ~ arper's Magazine
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28
Deep Discrimination.

you seem inclined to encourage
your wife to be suffragette"
YES" replied Mr.. Meekton. III |
tan thoroughly convince her that de-
sire her to march and make speeches
maybe she'll get resentful and refuse
to do So"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28

Kills while you spray. O-U-Bug destroys
Hoaehes, Water Bugs, Bed BugA. Anta, Fleaa
Spiders. Chiggers. Lice. Mosquitoes. Flies and
Bad doors, disfhfects as you spray. Sold un-
Co. Us u Third ST., Memphis, Tenn Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28
Best Thing.

Best Thing.
James got dizzy in the water and
it frightened him."
1T is the best thing which could
have happened"
How do you make that out?"
IF he was dizzy, wasn't his head
swimming
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-03-28

Mr.. Flatiron-Dey ain no use talkia'
to a woman.
Mr.. Charcoal--How SO?
Mr.. Flatiron-She done bound to git
20 wild weepin' err hammer yo' wild
a flatiron. buhlieve me. Han me de
boss Imminent, Mistah Charcoal.