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Gilpin observer., 1905-05-11
"Fashion" Notes.

Don't wear thin-soled shoes at any
season of the year. One may take
cold from chilling of the feet as the
result of wearing thin-soled shoes in
walking over a cold pavement, even
when the pavement is perfectly dry.
Don't adjust the clothing to suit the
season of the year only, but adapt it
to the weather conditions of each par
ticular day.
Don't wear high-heeled shoes. nor
pointed shoes, nor narrow-soIed shoes.
nor tight shoes, nor low shoes. Don't
wear slippers. except in the house.
Shoes must have broad, reasonably
thick soles. plenty of room for the
toes, low heels. Rubber heels are a
great comfort.
Don't support the clothing by bands
tight about the waist.
Don't construct the limbs by means
of elastic bands to support the stock
ings. Support all clothing from the
shoulders, not by bands, but by a
properly constructed waist free from
bones, on the union" plan.
Gilpin observer., 1905-05-11
To ProIonq Life.

The British Medical Journal recent
ly devoted eight pages to discussion
or the best means for the prolonga
tion of life. The greater part Of this
space was occupied by lecture re-
Gently delivered by Sir Herman Web
er. D. D., F. R. C. p. before the Royal
College of Physicians of London. and
the main points of his advice were as
follows:
Moderation in eating, drinking and
physical indulgence.
Pure air out of the house and with
in.
The keeping of every organ Of the
body as far as possible in constant
working order.
Regular exercise every day in all
weathers; supplemented in many
cases by breathing movements, and
by walking and climbing tours.
Going to bed early and rising early,
restricting the time of sleep to six
or seven hours. 1--WE question the
wisdom of this teaching. Most people
require eight hours sleep; some.
more)
Daily baths or ablutions according
to individual conditions. cold or warm,
or warm followed by cold.
Regular work and mental occupa.
ton.
Cultivation of placidity, cheerful
ness and hopefulness of mind.
Employment. of the great power OF
the mind in controlling passions and
nervous fear.
Strengthening the will in carrying
out whatever is useful and in check
ing the craving for stimulants. ano-
dimes and other injurious agencies
Gilpin observer., 1905-05-11
Hothouse Plants.

The following abstract from the
Cincinnati Lancet-Clinic in regard to
one of the worst evils of modern child
life is very timely:
Refinement in matters of social
life proceeds hand in hand with re-
finement in other lines as civilization
advances. From the standpoint Of the
physician and of the anthropologist,
it is a question whether the physical
side of mankind is improving or de-
generating.
The method of bringing up chill
dren, especially in the families OF the
well-to-do. is too often serious me1-
ace to the child's health and develop
ment. Too much indoor life, too
much supervision, rc0 little freedom
of motion ami will Is undoubtedly the
cause of the many weaklings seen in
the families of the wealthy. Such chill
dren have the characteristics OF hot
house plants.
The remedy Is, of course, to do away
with the surplus care and attention
bestowed on the child, to let the child
do more for itself, have more free
dom. more fresh air, more play with
other children. Foods and medicines
are only temporary helps for child
weakness.
Nature Is its own best doctor, and
in the end can take care Of dollhouse
children" IL fond parents will only
give her the chance.
Gilpin observer., 1905-05-11

Mrs. Carrie King, Darlington, No,
writes:
81 have suffered for years with
biliousness, and kidney and liver
trouble.
"N I caught q little cold, the pains
were Increased and backache and
headache were of frequent occurrence.
However, Peruna cured me-twelve
bottles made me healthy woman.DD
Gilpin observer., 1905-05-11
a JUDGES WIFE e1!. s.53 = iag 5H5 SIDE
Quickly Cured by a Short
Course of Pe-ru-na.

M RS. MINNIE E. McALLIsTER.
IL wife of Judge McAllister, writes
from 1917 West 33rd street, Minneap-
oils, Mimi, as follows:
~ suffered for years with . psin' Ia
the small of my back and right side. IL
intsrfened often with my domestic and
social duties and never supposed fhat
would be cured, ss the doctors nsd7-
cine did NOT seem to help mo sny.
Fortunately member of our Order
adviser me to try Peruna and gave 1t
such high praise that decided to try
it. Although started in with little
faith, felt so much better In q week
that felt encouraged.
II took it faithfully for seven weeks
and am happy indeed to be able to say
that am entirely cured.
"W0rds fail 10 express my gratitude.
Perfect health once moro II the best
thing could wish for, and thanks to
Peruna, enjoy that now"
Pain in the back, or on the right side.
How often q physician hears thi.
complaint!
81 have paid in the small of my back.
l have pain in my right side, Just be-
low the ribs"
These symptoms indicate pelvic or
abdominal catarrh.
They indicate that the bowels are not
acting properly-that the liver is out
of order-that the pelvic organs are
congested.
Pelvic catarrh-that is the name for it.
Peruna cures pelvic cafarrh, whec
all of these symptoms disappear.
The catarrh may be all in the abdom-
inal organs, when it would be properly
called abdominal catarrh.
At any rate, it is one of those cases OF
internal catarrh which can be reached
only by course of treatment with
Peruna.
We have on file thousands of testi-
monials similar to the above. 1t is inn
possible here to give our readers more
than one or two specimens of the num-
ber of grateful and commendatory let
ters DR.. Hartman is constantly receiv-
ing in behalf of his famous catarrh
remedy, Peruna.
Gilpin observer., 1905-05-11

5 BLOT ON STATES GOOD NAME
Unsanitary Condition in Prisons and Slum Dis
tricts Crime.

Since the attention Of the Chicago
authorities was SO forcibly called to
the conditions present in the peniten-
tiary other states have been investi-
eating.
The rapid growth of tuberculosis
among prisoners in the Joliet, ILL.,, pen
itentiary, attended by marked in
crease in the prison death rate, has
aroused the officials to action. An in
vestigation and reform is to be insti-
tuted by the State Board of Health.
The members Of this board do not
deny that under the present conditions
all efforts to combat the disease are
hopeless. Better general sanitary con-
ditions must be established or it will
be impossible to prevent the spread of
tuberculosis to all the present prison
ers and to all who may be so unfortu-
nate as to be sentenced later.
This is another instance of the state
forcing its citizens to live under con-
ditions which mean almost sure DEATH
1t is surprising in this day of enlight-
enment that the state should allow its
citizens to live, voluntarily, in unsani-
tary homes. Yet it does. The resi-
dents of the slum and tenement dis
tricts are dying from faulty santa
tion and bad hygiene. But more the
state forces some others to spend
from one to ten years in dark cell
from which they SO often come, strick-
en- by the great white plague
wrecks of their former selves and a
continual expense to the community.
With the message of prevention
and cure" of consumption in every
paper let the state not forget its pris-
oners who must silently suffer what
ever fate is decreed for them.
Gilpin observer., 1905-05-11
Rejected Candidates.

1t is reported that at recent ex.
animation of candidates for admission
to the Naval academy at Annapolis
only eleven out Of twenty-five were
found sufficiently sound physically to
be admitted. The whole twenty-five
passed the mental examination. but
fourteen OF them were unable to pre-.
sent the necessary physical require.
mnts. This fact is fair index Of the
rate at which the physical decadence
OF the American people is progress
ing. Insanity. idiocy and epilepsy are
all increasing at very rapid rate
three hundred per cent within the past
fifty years.
Gilpin observer., 1905-05-11
A Wholesome Medicine.

"a wholesome medicine Is Cheer.
And Hope tonic strong:
He conouers all who conquers FEAR.
And shall his days prolong.
"a happy heart. n cheerful lip,
Contagious health bestow
AS honey-becs their sweetness sip
From fragrant flowers that blow.
LET cheerful thoughts prevail among
The sons of men Away,
And sighs shall change to Loves sweet
song,
And night to golden day"
Gilpin observer., 1905-05-11

anyone to transgress. Instinct, that
mysterious principle that protects and
preserves all creatures, would protect
us II we did not bury 1t under an av-
alanche Of artificialities. Our falling
away from nature is what kills. Our
getting back to 1t will revivify, and
this principle Of sticking to- nature is
what one sees so distinctly in these
grand old people,"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-10
SPIRITUALIST CHARGES
TRlCKERY AND C0LLAPSES
Mrs. Mary S. Pepper Loses Conscious
ness While Giving Reading
In Brooklyn
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Jan. 9.-Mrs. Mary S.
Pepper, pastor of the First Spiritualist
church in Brooklyn and widely known
among followers of spiritualsm. col
lapsed from heart trouble Sunday night
in room at the rear of the pulpit just
at the conclusion of reading" in
which she had denounced an attempt
Of young man in the audience OF
five or six hundred to trick her.
Attempts by persons in the church
to restore Mrs. Pepper TO consciousness
were fruitless, and two physicians were
summoned. They succeeded finally in
restoring her and she was removed to
her home in a cab
The collapse of the woman came soon
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-10
FATAL SHOOTING AFFRAY
OCCURS AT G0LDFIELD
N. c. Falkner, Former Resident Of
Randsburg, Kills James
Reeves
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
GOLDFIELD, New, Jan. 9.-N. c..
Falkner shot James Reeves in the
back of the head today. Reeves died
two. hours later, Falkner Immediately
gave himself up. He said:
II shot in self-defense. Reeves had
repeatedly threatened my life. He fired
several shots around my house last
night and directly at me, which 1 re-
turned. He threatened to kill me be-
fore sundown today and as he passed
the office where 1 was several times,
apparently looking for me, 1 took no
more chances"
Reeves was arrested this morning on
the charge of disturbing the peace and
was disarmed, but Falkner claims he
did not know it. Reeves was miner
formerly of Randsburg, California and
bore good reputation. He is said to
have relatives living in Arizona. Falk-
ner is carpenter and also had a good
reputation.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-10

after the conclusion to her reading
AS is customary in the church, num-
ber of articles belonging to dead per-
sons were placed upon her desk and
self in communication with the spirit
world
The first article was in a sealed en-
velope. Mrs. Pepper appeared to be-
come very angry and, pointing to some
one in the gallery, declared attempts
were being made to trick her. The
services We're brought to a close a
few minutes later and the woman stag
gered to the room back of the pulpit,
where she collapsed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-10
TO BOOM RAlSlN CROP
Pacific Coast Advertising Mems Asso-
citation Meets at Fresno
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press
FRESNO, Jan. 9.-The regular quar-
terly meeting of the Pacific Coast Ad-
yertising Mems association finished its
session tonight with a banquet. The
annual election of officers resulted as
follows:
II. p. Stabler, Yuba City, president;
II. C. Ayers, San Francisco, vice presi-
dert; l.. H. Mertz, Los Angeles, secre-
treasurer; members executive
committee, S. P. Johnston, San Fran
cisco; Z. NJ Swasey, San Francisco;
H. c. Ackerly, Los Angeles.
The program today included speeches
by men : prominent in advertising
Much interest was shown in the work
of the convention by the Fresno raisin
packers and raisin growers. The con-
ve ntion believes it's work here will re-
suit in large amount of money being
raised to advertise raisin products.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-10
MURDERER is ELECTROCUTED
William Spencer Put to Death in New
York for Killing Chas. McFarIane
BY Associated Press

By Associated Press
SING SING, Jan. 9.-Wiliam
Spencer, a mulatto was put to death in
the electric chair in Sing Sing prison
today for the murder of Charles S. Nc
Farland of New York clay on June 10,
1903.
Spencer shot Mcfarland, an agent of
the Anti-Policy league, in the corridor
of the criminal court building in New
York city. The motive for the murder
was revenge. Mcfarland had been ac-
tive in running down policy shops and
it was through his work that Spencer,
who was employed as a writer, was ar
rested. On the day of the murder
Spencer was being led into court by
two policemen when he suddenly
turned and fired at Mcfarland.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-10
COULD RECLAIM
100000 ACRES
REPORT ON COLORADO RIVER
GOES TO CONGRESS-
Engineer Newell Declares Waters Of
Stream Can Only Be Properly
Conserved by Govern
ment Control
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
WASHINGTON Jan. 9.-Secretary
Hitchcock today sent to congress the
report of Engineer Newell of the re-
olama tion service on the Colorado river.
It insists that only by government con-
troll involving construction of extensive
reservoirs can the waters Of the
Colorado be properly conserved and
utilized to irrigate considerable areas
and the navigability of the river at the
same time preserved. With a compre-
hensive scheme of irrigation under
government control, about 100000
acres can be reclaimed
Further appropriations of water by
individuals and corporations are de-
clared by the report to be manifestly
improper. making the work of the gov
ernment increasingly difficult. The re-
port adds that appropriations already
made should be recognized. "limited to
.he extent chat water has actually been
diverted and benefcially used upon
lands capable of producing remunera-
tive crops.
This proviso is emphasized by the as
sertion that water has been, and is
likely to be. further diverted upon
ground so charged with alkali as to be
useless.
Secretary Hitchcock indorses the
recommendations of the report in his
letter of transmittal and says that eff
fective control of the stream can only
be assured by government supervision
and that all interests demand such
supervision.
The secretary continues:
I'm some instances private appro-
priations of water from the lower Col
orado have been effected and inasmuch
as this has been allowed it would
perhaps be only just to confirm such
appropriations. Any such confirma-
tion should, however, be limited to the
quantity of water heretofore actually
diverted and beneficially used.
THE act of June II, 1902, commonly
known as the reclamation act, provides
that the right to the use of water ac-
quired Hereunder shall be appurtenant
to the land irrigated. This is a salu-
tary rule and should be made applica-
BILE to water rights conferred or grant
ed by the United States.'
The secretary merely refers to the
fact that the Mexican government has
protested against the construction of q
dam in the Colorado river that will in
terfere with navigation.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-10
CLERGY IN FREE FIGHT
Greek Patriarehs and Francis an
Monks Clash in Jerusalem
BY Associated Press.

by AssOcIated Press.
d JERUSALEM, Jan. 9.-The Greek OBJ
servances In the Grotto of the Nativity
at Bethlehem were marked by sharp
fight between Greek and Latin clergy
arising from the old-time jealousy re-
garding the protection of the grotto.
midnight mass, when Franciscan monks
created disturbance. A collision en-
sued, resulting in some bloodshed. The
governor had to be summoned to quell
the rioting.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-10
ONE MINER KILLED, TWO
WOUNDED BY EXPLOSION
Fatal Accident Occurs in Abandoned
Shaft of Pocahontas
Mine
By Associated Press.


SEATTLE, Jan. 9.-Patrick Nc
Hughey was killed, John Gardner
fatally injured and Godfrey Lundon
was seriously hurt in an explosion in
the Pocahontas mine in the southern
part of this county.
The men had gone into the shaft of
the mine which had been abandoned
about six months, disregarding the
warning signals at the entrance of the
slope. The naked lights on the mems
caps ignited the gas and the explosion
followed Lundon crawled two miles
to Palmer, the nearest town, and told
his story. A relief party recovered
the dead body and cared for Gardner
who, physicians say, cannot live.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-10
SOUND TAPS FOR
HERO OF SOUTH
COL. HENRY W. KELLER Is
CALLED BY DEATH
Intimate Friend of General StoneWaII
jackson During the War.
Well Known in Los &
Angeles

Col. Henry w. Keller, a veteran of
the Confederate army, who for the past
fourteen years has been one of the
best known and best loved men in Los
Angeles, died yesterday afternoon at
his apartments on South Main street,
where he has been living with his only
daughter.
Col. Keller has been a great sufferer
from rheumatism brought on by eX-
posure to all kinds of weather during
the Civil War, and for more than
eight years has been compelled to
spend his time in a wheel chair. When
he first came to Los Angeles he was
able to walk by the aid of two canes,
and was a familiar figure on the Los
Angeles streets. About a week ago he
contracted a severe cold. and this,
coupled with the other ailments, caused
his death
Col Keller had an enviable war rec
ord and fought side by side with Stone
wall Jackson up to the time of the gen.
erals death, being his constant friend
and companion. The events of the war
and the good qualities of his favorite
general were subjects of which he never
tired, and a host of friends formed the
habit of calling to see him at his rooms
in the hotel to have chat and hear
him recount the war stories of which
he had such large store.
Col. Keller was born in Woodville,
Miss, siXty-five years ago, and en-
tered the army at the opening of the
war serving until the last fort had
been surrendered. He was accompanied
by his old negro servant who had cared
for him during his boyhood.
When the war ended the colonel re-
moved to Dallas, Tex, where he and
his two brothers owned ana operated
the street railways. At this time he
was invited to become adjutant general
on the governors staff, but owing to
his rapidly increasing infirmities he
declined the honor
After coming to Los Angeles he re-
tired from business life entirely and,
surrounded with his favorite books, his
memories of the past and the many
friends who visited him and cared for
by his daughter, he has spent the years
bearing pain without a murmur, till
death came yesterday to relieve him.
The deceased leaves daughter
Marina Keller, and brother, DR.. G. 10.
Keller. who is connected with the
Globe Grain and Milling company. The
funeral services will be held Wednes-
day in Trinity M. e. church.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-10
$4,000 FOR HUSBANDS DEATH
Verdict for Widow of Man Killed in
Kentucky Troubles
BY Associated Presa

WINCHESTER, KY, Jan. 9.-The
jury in the case of Mrs. Abrelia Mar
cum, who sued ex-Judge Hargis, ex-
State Senator Hargis, Sheriff Callahan
of Breathitt county and Attorney Full
ton French for 100000 for alleged con-
spiracy with Curtis Jett and Thomas
White to slay her husband, James b.
Marcum, today returned a verdict for
$4,000 against James Hargis and Sheriff
Callahan and found for the defendants
in the cases of French and Alexander
Hargis.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-10
BRICKLAYERS AND MASONS
HOLD ANNUAL CONVENTION
Thirty-Ninth Annual Session Opened
In San Francisco With Large
Attendance
" Aaeoolated -.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 9.-lhe
Bricklayers and Masons international
Union Of America met today in Pioneer
hall for its thirty-ninth annual conven-
tion, the first ever held west Of the Mis-
souri, river There was large attend
ance Of delegates. who. with the officers
of the organization, were escorted by a
band to the place Of meeting. The
convention was called to order by
President w. j. Bowen. The delegates
we're welcomed by Mayor Schmitz, f.
J Brandon and Edward Rainey, and
responses were made by officers Of the
international union.
Reports were then received from the
executive officers and standing com
nittees.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-10

Many are IN their graves today that
could be alive II the household had but
realized the force Of suggestion.
Disease Of Nervous Origin
Half the diseases this world is heir
tc are purely Of a nervous origin. Take
the most perfect locomotive that ever
was manufactured and put II on a per
feet track. Open the valve and let out
the steam and It won't run. There is
nothing wrong with the machine, but
the power is gone. When you use
your nervous power there is a reserve
force. When you have used up this re-
serve force you have nervous prostra-
ton. The machinery is all right, but
the force is gone If man gets angry
he uses UP his nerve force.
People have been bedridden for years
ard If you should cut them from head
to foot you could find nothing wrong
with their bodies, yet they think they
have all the diseases. Take Christian
Science to this patient and she i'm
mediately gets better. ! have known
would have to lift them up to give
them drink of water, who If left
alone and the house should catch fire
would run to safety.
'I know a woman of remarkable ex-
perience in this city. She had nervous
troubles and was always sick and 1t
was not imaginary. When very young
she had married and after year of
welded life her husband died. Short
ly after this she gave birth to son.
She left the little one with her hus-
bands parents. being obliged to earn
her living. Letters were exchanged
and pictures of the little one sent to
the mother. One day when the child
was about five years old the mother
received a letter from the grandpar-
ents, telling of the death of her son,
giving all the details. She afterward
married again. but had no children,
and constantly mourned the loss of her
little son. She attended the meeting
of Spiritualist medium and he told
her the events surrounding the death
of her child and gave her a message
from him. He read this from her sub
jective mind. Later she went to an
other medium ard asked that her child
suggest a'remedy to cure her, which
the medium materialized, and she be-
came well. Years afterward she found
that her son was alive and well, that
the grandparents, fearing that in time
she would take the child from them,
had sent her the news of his death.
Her recovery was consequently based
on suggestion,
"Why is it the ministers of the gos-
pei are so afraid of the subject and let
it alone? Read up on it and be able to
combat it,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-10
American kiIIed In Morocco

BY Associated Press
LONDON, Jan. "a dispatch from
Tangier to the Times says: "The vice
consuls at Alcazar report that there
has been serious tribal fighting. and
that one protected American subject
has been killed and much property be-
longing to Europeans looted"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-10
London Welcomes sousa

By Associated Press.
LONDON, Jan. 9.-Sousa's band ha6
a warm welcome at Queens hall to-
night, where the opening concert of the
London engagement was given. Am
bassador Choate and Consul General
Evans were in the audience.