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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
Investigates street Car Strike

BY Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 2S-President
W. D. Mahon of the Amalgamated Asso-
citation of Street and Electric Railway
Employees arrived here today to look into
the street car controversy. Soon after
his arrival Mr.. Mahon sent letter to
Governor Stuart of Pennsylvania asking
him to intervene in the situation and en-
deavor to bring about a peaceful settle
ment. Governor Stuart In reply declined
to interfere.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
BID FurnIture Store Dsetroyed

By AssOclateu FTeH5, - ~
SAN FRANCISCO, zee. 2S.-The store
of the A. B. Smith Furniture company
at Van Ness avenue and Eddy street was
destroyed by fire tonight Loss $4,000
-Four firennen were slightly injured. -Four
neighboring business places were dam
aged by smoke and water
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
CONNECTICUT

NEW HAVEN. Conn, Dec. 2s.--Law-
renee Meyers, an 11-year-old boy
coasted down a steep hill right under
the rear trucks of moving trolley car
and had his left leg crushed almost
completely off between the knee and
tie ankle. rendering amputation neces-
sary. The motorman says he did not
see the boy at all.
BERLIN-The Young Peoples So
ciety of the First Congregational
church has elected the following Of
ficers: President. Joseph Wilson; vice
president, Grace Stowell; secretary and
treasurer, Harold Upson; pianist. Edith
Johnson; chairman of lookout commit
tee, Louis Goodrich; prayer meeting.
Rev. e. II. Olmstead; social. Maude
Moffat; special meeting, Bruce Wilson;
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29

zling cadenzas of her rats with consum-
mate ease, exquisite taste and perfect
quality of tone Alma Krausse, who was
born in Heidelberg. is only 28 years OF
age, is young, pretty and very magnetic,
with charming mannerisms which gain
at once the good will of her audience.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
Packing House Burned

BY Associated Press.
REDLANDS, Dec. 2S-The orange pro-
ducers' packing house was destroyed by
fire this afternoon, together with the
contents, including the plant of the Pa
cific Packers Supply company, entailing
a loss of over 100000
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
To Rebuild Palace Hotel

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2S-The Pail
ace Hotel company applied today for a
permit to erect a nine-story class A hotel
structure on the old Market street site
at cost of 81, 800 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
MAN ADvERTlSES FOR
LOST vERMIF0RM APPENDIX

+ TEMPLETON, Mass. Dec. 2s.-
/. James J. Ransome, who lives in Z
= Lamb City, three miles west of =
4 Templeton, has been SO unfortun-
4. ate as to lose his vermiform ap-
i pendix, and has advertised for II
I. thus:
j. Lost or Stolen--One vermiform
i appendix; reward upon prompt re-
i. turn, to owner and no questions :
+ asked. j. ]. Ransome. Lamb
I. City"
!. 1t cost Ransome quite a sum to
4. have the appendix removed. and
\ the surgeon did 1t up in nice
1. little bottle filed with alcohol
i Ransome isn't sure where he left !
i his appendix unless it could be in
+ Gardiner. where he goes every !
4. week.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
Building 'Phone Line to Tibet

By Associated Press
Annoy, China, Dec. 2S.-Active con-
struction work has been begun on the
government telephone lines which are
to connect Annoy with Tsun Cheu Flu.
fifty miles to the north, and Chang
Chou Flu, thirty miles to the west.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
Musical Advertisements
+. E. Bchymer

Manager OF musical attractions ana the
great Philharmonic course SinRoru
and instrumentalists furnished on an
piication for church choirs. recifals, re-
ceptions. clubs. societies and at homen.
Offices-Blanchard hall building. g19
and s45. Phoness Main 1bs9, Homa
1850. Elk. 50.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
Former Mistress Of White House Dea,

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec 2S.-Mrs. Letitia
Semple, niece of President Tyler and
mistress of the White House during
her uncle's incumbency, died tonight at
the Louise home.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
KENTUCKY

OWENSBORO, KY. Dec. 2S.-Mrs. Susie
Schultz. two months married, was burned
to death near here. A stove scorched
her dress. which burst into flames at
once. She ran out of doors, her clothes
flaming and her screams rending the air.
A pond near by attracted her attention
and she jumped into 1t. BY that time,
however, she had already been so badly
burned that death resulted shortly.
PADUCAH-The Associated Press re-
ports here that policies upon the trust
barns and those independent buyers are
being Cancelled. This has long been ex-
pected here, as more than a dozen insur-
ance inspectors, representing the biggest
companies in America, after finishing an
inspection here of barns in this and adj
joining counties, are considering cancel
ing them all. ~Paducah barns are now be-
ing investigated and either a stiff raise
or cancellation is expected Tobacco risks
here at present total many thousands.
SHELBYVILLE - Mrs. Emily West
Beard of the noted Beard family of Shell
by county died here aged 79. She was the
widow of DR.. j. B. Beard and close of kin
to DIR. Charles Beard, the celebrated Chi
cago specialist. One of her sons Thomas
Beard. lives in Louisville, while Judge
Philip Beard is city attorney here.
HOPKINSVILLE-To enforce laws in
better spirit and discuss the moral tone
of the entire section mass meeting of
citizens was held here. Resolutions were
adopted asking saloon keepers to quit
business,
COVINGTON-About midnight barge
struck the flatboat where Joseph Meyers
and John Workman were sleeping and
drowned both men. The boat was crushed
and sank shortly afterward
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29
Nine. dsnevra Johnstone- BishoO

Prima donna. soprano. teacher OF voice.
suite s42-a4s Blanchard building.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
WOMEN IN MEDIEVAL TIMES.
In Many Ways They Had Easier Lives
Than Their Descendants.

The women of the sixteenth century
and earlier times had easier lives than
those of our generation. To be sure,
there are hundred labor saving de-
vices to-day which were unknown to
them. But in at least two important
respects they had the advantage over
their descendants. They waged no
conflict against dirt such as we carry
on from morning till night. The Eliz-
abethan had no prejudice against gar
bage in his front yard. vermin in his
bedroom, decaying rushes on the floor
of his banquet hall, or soiled lace in
his sleeves. The strength of arm and
spirit which now goes to keeping clean
was left to the medieval lady for other
tasks. Moreover, although her cloth
ing was gorgeous-rich with embroid-
cry and lace, and heavy with jewels
1t was not subject to rapid changes OF
fashion. The cut of a sleeve or the
hang of skirt was settled for five
years rather than five months. Life
was then free from the modern terror
OF looking like last years rag bag"
Youths Companion.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
THE LOAD OF THE LAZY.
This Man Worked Hard In His Own
Particular Way.

One of the neighborhood loafers sat
comfortably smoking his foul pipe. &C.
cording to his daily custom, in the pre-
scription room of a drug store. He
was soliloquizing aloud to the clerk.
Here is a sample of his sound, con-
tented philosophy: I'll tell you what!
A man is mighty miserable II he amt
got nothin' to do, when he amt work
in at somethin'. know tive tried
both ways an l find that there amt
nothin that makes a man more miser.
able than doin' nothin'. But. you
know. there's two kinds of work; one
of them is where feller goes to work
at six in the mornin' an works with
his hands till six at night. The other
is where feller sits around an thinks.
l amt never happy unless I'm work.
in, but / don't believe In that first
kind of work. believe In thinkin' all
day long, an that's harder than the
other kind, 1 can tell you-you just
try 1t II you don't believe me- a man
is mighty miserable when he amt
workin'."
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
BABY TORTURED BY ITCHING.
Rash Covered Face and Feet-WouId
Cry Until Tired Out-Speedy
Cure by Cutieura.

my baby was about nine months
old when she had rash on her face and
feet. Her feet seemed to irritate her
most, especially nights. They would
cause her to be broken in her rest, and
sometimes she would cry until she was
tired out. 1 had heard of so many
cures by the Cuticura Remedies that
l thought would give them a trial.
The improvement was noticeable in a
few hours, and before had used one
box of the Cuticura Ointment her feet
were well and have never troubled her
since. also used it to remove what
is known as cradle cap from her
head, and it worked like charm, as it
cleansed and healed the scalp at the
same time. Mrs. Hattie Currier,
Thomaston. Me-, June 9, 1906"
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
AFFLICTED ONLY At TIMES.
Good Reason for Capt. 1ascoMb's In.
termittent Hearing.

When Capt. Bascomb had left his
old friend, Capt. Somers, and the new
school teacher sitting ON the south
porch, and had disappeared down the
road, the young woman spoke of him
with some curiosity.
II understand from Mrs. Bascomb
that her husband was very deaf, al
most stone-deaf,' she told me, I'm
sure" said the school teacher. But
he seemed to hear all we said with
perfect ease."
Capt. Somers leaned toward her
and spoke in low, cautious tone, al
though there was no eavesdropper to
hear him.
Don't let Mis- Bascomb know it."
he said, hurriedly. He does seem
to hear pretty well when she amt
round, but none of us folks ever let
on to her. She's good woman as
ever lived, but most tremendous
bosser and an everlastin' talker. An
we all think that Gersh Bascomb be-
gun to realize ten years ago that If
he didn't want to be harried right off'n
the face O. the earth, the thing for
him to do was to grow deef, gradual,
but steady-an' he's done it, to all
intents an purposes, ma'am!"-
Youths Companion.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
ALL RELIGIONS IN LONDON.
Faithist Community Latest Addition
to Its Queer Sects.

The Faithist community which has
established a modest footing in Bal
ham, and whose comprehensive gospel
ranges from the creation of man to
the glory and labors of the gods and
goddesses of the Etherian heavens" is
the latest addition to the long list Of
London's religious sects, which are
now almost as many as the days Of
the year. In London the Chinaman
burns his incense stick in more than
one joss-house in the east end, the Ma
hometan has his mosque, the Malayan
his temple, near st. Georges street
east; the Parsees worship the sun in
Bloomsbury, the Mormons have mis-
sion in Islington, and in many parts
of the metropolis the Buddhists and
Ancestor Worshipers perform their
strange rites. OF Christian sects in
London there are at least 300, includ-
ing the Cokelers, the disciples of Will
liam Sirgood, the Walworth shoe
maker; the Peculiar People. who pre-
fer prayer to physicians; the Sande-
manians, the followers of Joanna
the prophetic serving
maid; the Shakers and the Seventh
Day Baptists.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
FULLY UP WITH THE TIMES.
Oklahoma City Surprised Narrow.
Minded New Yorker.

Oklahoma amazes an easterner. The
wide, asphalted streets, the plate glass
fronts of department stores, the clean
sidewalks, the well-dressed, unhurried
shoppers, the finish, the metropolitan
air you find in Oklahoma City, for ex-
ample, seem marvels to find in a ter.
ritory only II years old. But do not
say so.
A New Yorker who went there on
business complained that fate was
thrusting him into wilderness, and
his Oklahoma associates could not re-
assure him. But coming down to
breakfast the first morning, at his
hotel in Oklahoma City, he stared
around in wonder as he entered the
dining-room.
This" he exclaimed, this is Okla
homa!! Why, do you know" conf
dentially, Il even found a porcelain
bathtub in my ROOM"
WELL" said an Oklahoman, drily,
don't you have those in New York;"
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22

norance or for mercenary reasons are
opposing the sale of all household
remedies, achy is it not equally neces-
sdry for patients to kno,o the compo-
sition of the remedy prescribed by a
physician! Does any sane person be-
lieve that the opium in physicians
prescription is less potent or less like
ly to create drug habit than the OPT
um in proprietary medicine? As
matter of fact. more opiun,-addicts
and cocdin-fends haue been made
through the criminal carelessness of
ignorant physicians than by any other
means.
Unquestionably, there are number
of proprietary remedies on the market
the sales of which should be prohibit
ed, and no doubt they will be when
the requirements of the Food and
Drugs Act are rigidly enforced; many
are frauds, pure and simple, and some
are decidedly harmful. OF the aver
age proprietary remedy, however, it
may truthfully be said that it is dis
tinctly better than the average physi-
clans prescription; for not only is it's
composition less secret, but it Is pre-
pared for the proprietor by reputable
manufacturing pharmacists in magnifi-
Gently equipped laboratories and un-
der the supervision and advice of able
chemists, competent physicians and
skillful pharmacists. 1t should not be
considered strange, therefore, that so
many physicians prefer to prescribe
tlCse ready-prepared proprietary rem
edies rather than tSust those of their
own devising.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
In Praise of the Pie,

Laura Simmons tells In an article
why good New Englanders should
stick to pie, and calls attention to the
fact that Emerson ate 1t three times
a day. and says that pie is the ladder
by which New England has climbed
to Its place OF proud eminence. She
questions whether any sensible per.
son was ever known to forage at the
midnight hour for predigested cereals
or the innocuous prune. She does not
believe that many Nsw Essiand ances.
tors died OF apoplexy, due to pie, but
counsels all to go on pie-eating, despite
the fact that the fiat has gone forth
that 1t is vulgar to eat pie.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
WHAT'S THE UsE7
To Pour In Coffee When II Acts as a
Vicious Enemy.

Fasters have gone without food for
many days at time but no one can go
without sleep. For long time have
not been sleeping well. often lying
awake for two or three hours during
the night but now l sleep sound every
night and wake up refreshed and Wig
orous," says Calf. woman.
do you know why? It's because
used to drink coffee but finally cut 1t
out and began using Postum. Twice
since then 1 have drank coffee and
and so l am doubly convinced coffee
caused the trouble and Postum re-
moved 1t.
my brother was In the habit OF
drinking coffee three times day He
was troubled with sour stomach and
would often notice him getting soda
from the can to relieve the distress In
his stomach lately hardly a day
passed without a dose OF soda for re-
lief
FINALLY he tried cup of Postum
and liked it SO well he gave up coffee
and since then has been drinking
Postum In its place and says he has
not once been troubled with sour stom.
ach."
Even after this lady's experience
with coffee her brother did not suspect
for time that coffee was causing his
sour stomach. but easily proved 1t.
Coffee is not suspected In thousands
of cases just like this but it's easily
proved. A ten days trial works won
ders. There's Reason"
Read the famous little book. 1.-THE
Road to Wellville," in pkgs.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
He Was Not to Blame.

Little Bartholomew mother over
heard him swearing like mule
driver, says the Cleveland Leader. He
displayed fluency that overwhelmed
her. She took him to task, explaining
the wickedness of profanity as well
as its vulgarity. She asked him where
he had learned all those dreadful
words. Bartholomew announced that
Cavert. one of his playmates, had
taught him. Cavert's mother was
straightway informed and Cavert was
brought to book. He vigorously de-
MED having instructed Bartholomew,
and neither threats nor tears could
make his confess. At last he burst
out: Il didn't tell Bartholomew any
cuss words. Why should 1 know how
to cuss any better than he does?
Hasn't his father got an automobile,
tOo?"
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
Cunning Chap.

"Yes." confessed the blushing girl
with the white parasol. Il thought it
rather odd that Jack should keep on
asking about our college yell. Finally,
to get rid of him, told him it was
three yells in quick succession"
What them" asked her chum.
What then? Why, the goose kissed
me three times before l could re-
monstrate and when l gave a yell for
each kiss mamma thought was CIV
ing the class YELL"
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22

Sheer white goods, in fact, any nns
wash goods when new, owe much OF
their attractiveness to the way they
are laundered. this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory If proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory if the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces.
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch. as it can be applied
much more thinly because of its great
er strength than other makes.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
Fresh Fuel,

pie had died down to a few listless
mutterings, and the canary bird in the
cage was beginning to think about
singing again. when she remarked, as
sort of afterthought:
AT any rate. everybody in my fam.
lily thinks l am very intelligent"
yes, by the side of them you are,"
he replied with bitter snort.
After this the scrap was renewed
jubilantly.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
Late Already.

Five minutes after the tardy gong
had struck. the principal of the school
was walking through the lower hall
scampering toward the first grade
room as fast as his fat legs could
carry him. "See here, young man,
want to talk to you." called the prin-
cipal to the late conner. Il hain't got
time to talk to you; I'm late already"
replied the breathless beginner as the
door of his classroom closed.-The
Circle.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
A Country Marvel,

The little fresh air boy was com.
fortably quartered in a farm house
near the salt water for his summers
outing. The first day he strolled down
the road to the marshes and he stared
in establishment at the cat-tails grow
ing there. Then turning around to a
native Of the place who was accom-
panying him he said: Gosh; 1 didn't
know that sausages grow on sticks"
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
Foreign Waterways.

Since we began the neglect and
abandonment Of canals. France has
quadrupled her waterways. Accord
ing to figures furnished by CONNER
cial associations, the British isles
have 5000 miles Of canal and it does
not all antedate the railroad.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22

I could not do housework, and for two
years did not get out of the house.
The kidney secretions were irregular,
and doctors were not helping me.
Doan's Kidney Pills brought me quick
relief, and finally cured me. They
saved my life"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22

from kidney trou-
bles. My back panied
me terribly. Every
turn or move caused
s h a r p. 8 h o o t in g
pains. My eyesight
was poor. dark spots
appeared before me,
and I had dizzy
spells. For ten years
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
One to Reckon With.

There's a little girl who gave her
folks a shock the other day.
MA, 1 want bathing suit" she
said.
you shan't have any," ma replied.
"Then I'll go bathing without one"
The bathing suit matter is now be.
ing arbitrated.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
Old Bell Still Tolls curfew.

In the belfry of the old parish
church at Bury. England, the curfew
that tolled the knell of the parting day
800 years ago is still in place, and is
rung every night at sunset.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
The Reason Why,

"How did you come here?" said one
Mexican bull to an old acquaintance,
as they met in the arena.
"How?" replied the other. with a
glance around. II may say l was
roped IN"
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
Shake Into Your Shoe.

Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cures painful, swollen,
smarting, sweating feet Makes new shoes
easy. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe Stores.
Address A. s. Olmsted lie Roy, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
TEN YEARS OF PAIN.
Unable to Do Even Housework Be-
cause Of Kidney Troubles.

Mrs. Margaret Emmerich, of Clin.
ton St., Napoleon, O., says: For
fifteen years I was a great sufferer
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22

Mira. windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng, sOftens tho gums reduces IN
nammAtion. allAys pain, cures wind collie 2Sc bottle,
Let thy discontents be thy secrets.
Franklin.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22

A life in continual need is half-death.
German.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-22
TO CURE ECZEMA.

The ono in fallible method by which
Ecxema can be quickly and permanently
cured is by the use OF HEIsKELL's OINT-
HENT. For halfa century this great remedy
Of every nature. Erysipelas, letter, Ulcers,
pimples, Ringworm, Blotchy Skin, Erup.
tion., Rough Skin, Salt Rheum, Scaid
curative virtues Of HEIsKELL's OINTMENT
as the dread ddisease-Eczema. reapply-
ing the ointment, bathe the affected parts,
using H EISK KELL'S MEDICINAL soar.
HEIsKELL's BLOOD AND LIVER PILLS tone
up the liver and cleanse the blood. Oint-
ment, % cents box; Soap, 25 cents q cake;
Send for interesting book OF testimonials 70
JOHNSTON, HOLLOWAY q Co., 63l CommorcO
Street. Philadelphia. Pa
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-06

Los Angeles, Calf, Sept. 6.-Dr.
]. S. owen, a prominent physician of
this city, was arrested last night,
charged with sending threatening
letters with the intent to extort mon
ey.
The complaint was sworn to by J..
White Evans, organizer and former
president of the United Railways of
Portland. Evans wife is daughter
of Captain Hance. city treasurer of
Los Angeles. She was formerly the
wife of Owens.
Evans displays two letters signed
by Owens. In one the writer de-
mands s6193.2O, threatening the ex-
posure of past events. and claiming
he will ruin Evans.
Evans states that Owens has been
Systematically bleeding him for 20
years and Evans is now willing that
his past be aired.
In default of $4,000 bonds Owens
was sent 10 Jail.