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Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
The evening Wrap.

Evening wraps. so says fashion. are
to be more wonderful than ever. All
colors are to be used and the mate
rials are to be of the softest quail
ties. Especially beautiful are the in
terlined pongee wraps. these mostly
coming in the natural color and hav-
ing Innings OF the gayest of silks. A
gorgeous evening cloak, improvised
from Japanese silk and handsomely
embroidered in oriental flowers and
designs. was observed in one of New
fork's most popular cafes. The cloak
was long. almost completely covering
its wearer's gown and was made with
pointed mandarin sleeves and pointed
hem. Another lovely evening wrap is
made from soft black satin and
trimmed with bands of oriental or
Dresden silk This gives quite Jap
anese effect and is exceptionally serv-
iceah'e.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
Where the President Buys His Coffee

phone and expressed his apprecia-
citation. He told the head of the firm
to send up couple of pounds of that
coffee to see IL the brand was as ex-
cellent as the spelling. OF course the
merchant put on his best touches and
sent the brownest and most fragrant
Java and Mocha straightway to the
White House. The beverage ready to
serve was as fine as even the presi.
dent had anticipated. so n permanent
order TO furnish ten pounds a week
was left with this fortunate firm.
But the cream of the joke and one
which has not been explained to Mr..
Roosevelt was that the painting of the
sign was mistake-the work OF an
old German sign artist who was not
particular about the way the letters
are strung together. The merchant
raised great commotion when the
wagon returned with ''rost" conspicu-
ously on it. and 1t was to be returned
the next day for repairs. Now this
legend has been adopted as the trade
mark of the firm. and very likely a
miniature White House may be paint.
ed on one side, as the Britishers do
when they have the exclusive custom
OF the reigning families for their com.
modities.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
Double Murder and Suicide.

Denver.-Maddened with jealousy
when the man he had introduced to his
sweetheart won the woman's affection,
Charles A. Byers. a cigarmaker, aged
fifty-six. Friday night shot and killed
his rival, Edward Smith, a cigarmaker.
twenty-seven years old, and fatally
wounded the woman, Mrs May E. Bor.
en-. aged thirty-eight, landlady of the
Briston rooming house, 1S4S Larimer
street. Byers then turned the revolver
on himself and sent bullet crashing
through his brain.
In January last Mrs. Boren secured a
divorce from John Preston Boren, sup
erintendent of Devine's ranch, Howard,
Kansas. The couple had three children.
Charles Arthur Boren, twenty, Lulu
Maud Boren. eighteen, both of whom
are making their home now with their
father near Howard, and Ruth. thirteen
years old, who was living at the house
with her mother. The family lived for
merly at Pittsburg. Kansas.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18

r HE man who comes after James
Bryce to represent his Britannia
majesty will have a hard role to fill.
The mighty wall of reserve which a
whole generation of Britishers had
built around the mission to Washing
ton has crumbled into nothing. Mr..
Bryce moves on foot and with the
crowd. He knows more people in
Washington, New York and other
large cities where he visits frequently
than the majority of the natives. For
man past the allotted age, 20 years,
he is amazingly energetic.
lie alone of all the ambassadors
and ministers stationed in Washing.
ton called on every one of the gov
ernors. If strict etiquette were OBJ
served, the governors should have
called on him. But Mr.. Bryce knew
that these heads of the various COM
monwealths came to Washington on
other business bent. He comprehend
ed that his part was TO become ac-
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
Real Reason Why LaFollette Failed

Carter and Scott acted as hosts to
Senator Stone and done their duty
nobly. Mr.. Stone had been delegated
to aid Senator La Toilette in his fill
buster against the currency bill, but
when the time came for him to act he
was not present. Neither was the
presence of Carter or Scott noticed
on the floor of the senate. Several
dispensers of glad water" say they
know where the trio spent the greater
part of the day.
Senator Gore lost the filibuster be
cause of his blindness. Some time be-
fore he concluded Mr. Stone slipped
into a chair beside him and said he
was ready to take hold at any time.
Mr.. Gore said: 'All right" and be
lieved Mr.. Stone was present when
he sat down. Instead, Mr.. Stone was
taking snooze in the Democratic
cloakroom
JEFF Davis was also absent from the
senate. He had left Little Rock de
termined to save the country, but got
lost somewhere on the route, 81.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
Dainty Cotton Prints

For freshening up country house
bedrooms and to give a cool, summery
air to those in town. fiowered cotton
prints are invaluable. They come in
sets, including bed cover, curtains,
cushion and table covers, all to match,
though each piece can be bought sep
arately. The groundwork of the prints
is invariably white or cream, and the
design may be an all over or bordered
one. The colorings are dainty and
fresh. including blues. pinks, mauves,
browns and reds. With a pair of
these print curtains at the window
and a bed cover to match a room can
be made to assume a sweet and invit-
ing look.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
Extraordinary Day Skirts,

Those who aim to live up to the rep
utation of dressing always in the
latest OF French modishness must
adopt the extraordinary new day
skirts-skirts which are quite straight
and very tight. with no bottom flare
whatever. Nothing must hold this
skirt out at the bottom which just
touches all round and ends with n
fiat plat. This fashion cdict will bring
CONSERVATION to the majority. but as
the great makers of costumes say: TT
does seem odd just now, but, ladies'
you will all get used to 1t in less than
u week. k."-Vogue.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
Beauty Diet.

Begin the day with teaspoonful
of grated carrots to brighten the eyes.
and a good breakfast. For luncheon
eat plentlfully of watercress. dande-
lion, lettuce. carrots and spinach, for
they are complexion beautifiers. Dur
ing the summer months eat sea foods,
lamb and young poultry. Avoid heavy
meats. Eat largely of fruit salads and
light vegetables. Upon retiring par
take Of thin sandwich of bread and
butter with thinly sliced onion be-
tween two lettuce leaves, which will
relax the nerves and induce refresh
ing sleep.
The following formula to soften wa
ter Is most excellent for improving the
complexion. giving that soft velvet ap-
pearance so much admired: Half an
ounce OF California borax. three
ounces of ine oatmeal, three ounces
almond meal. one ounce of powdered
orris root. Mix together and tie se-
curely In a cheese cloth bag. Drop
into the bowl of water when required.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18

w WASHINGTON.-The comradeship
w that binds the members of the
house of representatives together, re-
gardless of party politics and poll
cies, was never better illustrated than
in the closing hours of the first ses-
sion OF the Sixtieth congress. Demo.
crat and Republican, northerner and
southerner, Roosevelt admirer and
Bryan follower, all joined arms and
spirits, and with fervor celebrated
the passing of the session and forgot
all the strife that had marked it's half
year.
1T was the most riotous and enthus-
iastic adjournment / have ever seen"
said Gen. j. Warren Kiefer, who was
a member of the Fortieth congress,
and has seen many finales.
After a day of patient waiting until
the senate conquered the filibuster,
the house was ready to celebrate as
soon as the remaining business of the
session was transacted. With the con-
ference report on the government liza
bility bill agreed to, surging, sing
ing mass of representatives came
from the lobby into the center isle,
and gaining in numbers as they went
on centered about the speakers table
Although it was a little after nine
O'Clock, Uncle Joe" allowed his gavel
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
STRAWBERRIES AS A COSMETIC.
Properly Used, 1t Is Probably the
Best of All.

The strawberry. properly used, is
the best known cosmetic. 1t clears
the system, cleanses the skin, takes
off spots, removes freckles and gives
the complexion that charmingly pretty
glow which all lovers of beauty ad-
mire. 1t can be taken internally and
applied externally, and in either case
it is excellent
An ideal beauty breakfast is a pint
of Strawberries with plenty of sugar.
but with no cream or milk, eaten with
toast or bread.
berry mashed and applied to the
face will, If it is left for half an hour,
remove even the most obstinate spots.
At the end of half an hour the juice
must be washed off with hot water.
Strawberry juice rubbed into the
arms and hands will whiten them
marvelously.
For those who are too fair to use
the plain strawberry juice, the fol-
lowing complexion bath will serve the
same purpose:
Take half cup of ripe berries and
squeeze the juice into a basin. strain
ing it through a cloth. To the Juice
add pint of boiling water and a cup
of red vinegar. This makes an ex-
cellent bath for the arms and hands
and is exquisite for the face, although
none must be allowed to get in the
eyes. The cheeks and forehead can
be daubed with the wash without get
ting any in the eyes
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18

A GROCERY merchant way down Off
"A the beaten track of Pennsylvania
avenue now has the exclusive privil-
ege of furnishing coffee for the head
of the nation. and the way 1t hap
pened was this:
One day the president was looking
down from the terrace of the White
House when wagon drew up to de-
liver some eatables. Across the sides.
painted in gorgeous red. was the leg
end: I'VE Rost Our Own Coffee"
The chief executive was tremendously
interested, and everybody in the White
House at the particular juncture was
called out on the terrace to see how
the grocerymen of Washington were
following the exalted ruler IN the mat.
ter OF phonetic spelling.
Not satisfied with admiring the way
the merchant had Of advertising his
wares, the president called up ON the
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
The Nicetown Parrot.

Jacob Hope, the famous pet stock
dealer of Philadelphia, was showing a
reporter one of his phonograph-traine
parrots, a truly marvellous bird.
This bird isn't like the Uncle one,"
said Mr.. Hope. There was a Nicetown
man, you know, who had parrot that
ne once commanded to say Uncle in
front of roomful Of guests. The parrot
could say Uncle beautifully, yet
though the man pleaded with it nearly
an hour, it remained as silent as the
grave.
Then, enraged, he snatched up the
obstinate parrot, ran with it to the
chicken coop, and half twisting its
neck, threw it in among the hens.
After his que SITS were gone he re-
GREETED his cruelty. He went sadly back
to the chickencoop to see if the poor
parrot was dead.
Opening the door, he frowned. Ten
of his twelve prize Plymouth Rocks
lay corpses on the floor. and the par
rot was standing on the eleventh, twist.
ing her neck and screaming:
"'Say Uncle" durn ye; say I'm
cle"'" -
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
ROUND THE CAPITAL.
Information and Gossip Picked Up
and There n Washiniton.
Jovial Scenes Mark Last Hours in House

to rest untouched, and seemed to be
willing that this harmless species of
disorder should prevail, while he
beamed benignantly on the joyful
throng. The singers were led by Rep
resentative Dwight, of New York,
who bore aloft huge portrait of Mr..
Cannon, who was the object of the
songs and the applause of both the
floor and galleries.
Behind him came the sedate Theo-
dore E. Burton, the irrepressible
Adam Bede, the irreconcilable Demo-
crat. Heflin; smiling Col Pete" Hep
burn, Gen. Kiefer, waving a gigantic
flag and singing more Justify than the
younger men, and, well up in the
procession, the erstwhile belligerent
Representative Fowler of New Jersey.
1t was song composed by Represent
ative j. Hampton Moore, of Philadel-
phia, and sung to the tune of Tramp,
Tramp, Tramp"
Before the song had been finished
there were cries from all parts of the
chamber for speech from the speak
er. Mr. Cannon responded briefly.
When Mr.. Cannon finished his speech
the members Immediately began with
He's Jolly Good Fellow" and ran
their repertory from my Old Ken
lucky Home" to The Old Oaken
Bucket" in various keys and varia-
tions. John Sharp Williams contrib
uted raucous tenor, Champ Clark a
nasal barytone, Gen. Bingham, the
veteran of congress, mumbled hearty
bass, while the chorus made up in
lustiness what it may have lacked in
concerted effort and technique.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18

THE real manner in which the La
1 Toilette filibuster on the currency
bill was lost furnishes one of the most
amusing series of incidents in the his
tory of congress. The failure is due
in a great measure to Senators Scott
and Carter, who modestly admit that
they are the champion entertainers
of the country.
Senator Stone of Missouri has been
shown" but has not yet given expert
testimony on the subject of their
claims. Several dispensers of refresh
ments declare that Carter and Scott
know how to buy. They eulogize the
princely spending powers of the two
senators and will cheerfully give them
letters OF recommendation.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
Hawaiian Cowboys Comma.

Cheyenne, Wyo.-Thousands of miles
from Cheyenne, In Honolulu, Hawai-:
island. more interest is mani
tested In the coming Frontier
days celebration just ut this
time than exists in Cheyenne, the
scene of the show. The reason for this
circumstance is that Eben II. Low.
formerly q Wyoming cowboy. and now
n wealthy land owner of Honolulu, has
announced that he intends to bring two
Hawaiian cowboys to Cheyenne to com.
pete In the worlds championship riding
and roping contests Of the cei sbration.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
Spokes and Tires.

John d. Rockefeller has one virtue
which even his severest critics won't
deny him; he doesn't affect public din
ners. The secret of this abstinence he
recently confided to his family ply
sician.
In the first place." he said, Il can't
eat much, as you know"
But you don't have to eat at such
feasts," protested the doctor
I'm aware of that" replied ]. D.,
but you do have to sit through the
speeches, and if there's anything
dread it's that sort of thing. To my
mind an after-dinner speech is like a
bicycle-wheel; the longer the spoke the
greater the tire.'-Saturday Evening
Post.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
Governor TayIor's Statement,

misunderstanding s. Taylor.
former governor of Kentucky. and now
fugitive in this city, where he has
lived since the assassination of Cover
nor Goebel. made this statement when
he learned of the pardons
THE pardon of Caleb Powers and
James Howard Is most righteous act.
Never before In the history of this
country have two men suffered more
unjustly."
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
A National Question

With the pight-riders menacing the
peanut crop at the opening of the base
ball and circus season, that trouble
down in Kentucky becomes national
affair. Call out the regulars.-Pitts-
burg Leader.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
Jabots Of Lawn.

Very pretty and new are the jabots
made Of fine plated lawn with a col
ored hemstitch like handkerchief, of
course. in washing fabrics. They are
smart In black and white. with pale
blue. mauve and yellow edgings.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
Invisible Ewes

II with pair of scissors the round
or heart-shaped eyes from an ordinary
card OF hooks and eyes be pulled
straight, fine substitute for the invis-
ible eye will be found. These are
preferable to the others for the backs
OF shirt waists.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
Queer.

The Man of Ease-"When compare
the one or two creditors l have with
the millions and millions of people
whom l owe nothing, I wonder why in
the world those fellows make such a
fuss about it."
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
New Definition of War.

The year-old prince royal of Spain
has become a private soldier in the
kings regiment. AS General Sherman
would put it, war is yell-Denver Re-
publican.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
ConfIictinu Toots.

Mifkins-''l wonder why Windig
doesn't go 10 work."
Bifkins-"Oh, I guess he's so busy
blowing his own horn that he can't
hear the factory whistle"
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18

One of the delightful new shades OF
blue was used for this modish serge
street costume. whose chic coat is
cleverly trimmed with black buttons
and stitching. Narrow black SOU.
tache is used for the tiny loops oppo.
site buttons and to decorate the fiat
collar, and there is fancy waistcoat
OF blue and black silk Worn with this
is large black chip hat adorned with
blue tips and setin ribbon In Same
shade.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
Spent Il All.

Amazed at the brevity of little four
year-old Gracies nap, her mother asked
her why she awakened so soon. why"
replied Oracle, looking up in childish
astonishment, 81 slept all the sleep ]
had"
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18

A woman's mo" doesn't mean yes
when she says it to the wrong man.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
MANTELS AND TILES.

mont ST.. Denver. Largest stock west
of Chicago. Ship into every western
state. Catalog on application. Esti-
mates given on tile floors. Correspon-
dence solicited.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-18
Sad but True.

Our elders give us fond advice,
With simple, sweet persistence,
When really we would much prefer
Material assistance Record.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-13
HETTY GREEN RECIPIENT
OF BLACK HAND LETTER
Writer Threatens Her with Death un-
less She Gives Up $4,000, and
Detectives Are Put on
Guard
By ssociated Press.

By Associated Press
NEW YORK, May 12-Reports
which those responsible for them assert
to be authentic, are in circulation to
the effect that Mrs. Hetty Green, who
is occupying apartments at the Plaza
hotel, recently received "black hand"
letter threatening her with death unless
she gave $4,000 to the writer. Since the
receipt of the letter Mrs. Green when
leaving the hotel for her Office in the
Chemical National Bank building has
been accompanied by a detective.
Formerly she was in the habit of go
ing out alone. The threats have had
the effect of causing the hotel detect
ives to pay particular attention to Mrs.
Green while she is in the building. She
herself, 1t is said, has given the letters
little consideration, but her guardians
at the hotel have insisted upon taking
extra precautions for her safety.
The letter advised Mrs. Green to be in
readiness to pay $4,000 to a messenger
who would call to see her, and stated
that she would be wise If she main
tanned secrecy.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-13
For Barmore-Britt Wedding

Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Britt of West
Twenty eighth street have issued invi-
tations for the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Miss Constance Whitmore Britt, TO
David S. Barmore, which will take
place the evening of June in st. Johns
Episcopal church. At the conclusion
of the ceremony reception will be held
at the Ebell club house
Miss Britt, who is one of the most
charming and popular of the seasons
brides-elect, was special guest at a
theater party given yesterday afternoon
at the Orpheum by Miss Hazel Kirk
patrick.
After the theater the guests were en-
tertained at a daintily appointed lunch-
con at Christopher's. the table being
decked with flowers and greenery.
Miss Kirkpatrick guests were Mrs.
Richard Burritt, Misses Constance
Britt. Mary Lindley. Ethel Davenport,
Evelyn Barmore, Andrita Glassell, Ag-
mes Britt, Doris Davidson, Ethel Dav-
export, Ruth Rays. Adelaide Formon,
Josephine Young, Lita Murrieta, Ger
trude workman, Franklyn Taylor, Lila
Hawkins, Marion Dalmazzo. Kat'arine
Sawtelle and Miss Helms of Hartford
Conn
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-13
MUSICAL NOTES
I T was happy thought on the part
of Mr. Rahvmer aided by Miss

1T was a happy thought on the part
of Mr.. Behymer, aided by Miss
Il Stone and some of the members of
the board of education, when the
scheme was evolved of opening the
Damrosch engagement in Los Angeles
with young peoples concert in a pro-
gram made up exclusively for young
people, and at prices within their reach
Already the Shrine temple is nearly
sold out for the children's matinee
Thursday afternoon.
This performance will be in keeping
with the preachings of Mr.. Damrosch,
he having maintained most strenuously
for the past quarter of a century that
the hope of a great musical develop
ment in this country unquestionably
lies in the musical education of chill
dren.
Feeling as he does on this subject, it
is not unlikely that Mr.. Damrosch will
find his greatest pleasure in Los An
geles in conducting this young peoples
program. That the children are really
in earnest in their desire to hear SYM
phonic music is evidenced by the fact
that a large number of them and their
parents have not been satisfied to hear
only the young peoples program, but
have secured seats for the entire series.
In all four concerts will be given the
first in Shrine auditorium and those of
Thursday night and Friday afternoon
and night at the Mason opera house.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-13
Luncheon at California Club

The California club has opened its
doors upon many brilliant events, but
il can claim none more beautiIui tnan
the luncheon given yesterday by Mrs.
Florence Rivers Stowell.
The fragrance of roses pervaded the
air and the scene was bright with the
varied gowns of the guests: There were
fourteen tables and in the center of
each white iris blended daintily with
gypsy-silium, while Cecil Bruner roses
and white sweet peas were strewn
cut glass. Places were marked for
eighty guests by dainty Venetian scenes
pointed by the hostess.
Mrs. Stowell was assisted in receiving
by Mesdames William r. Rowland,
Earl B. Millar, David K. Edwards. T..
P. Clark, William S. Hook, Ernest b.
Rivers, Howard L. Rivers, Allen G.
Balch, William G. Kerckhoff, John f.
Ellis. James w. Montgomery. E. Clar-
ence Moore, James Roy Pinkham and
Richard Lacy.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-13
BRYAN'S SON-IN-LAW
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
ITALIAN MODEL ATTEMPTS TO
KILL HIM
Artist Is Compelled to Defend Himself
with a Knife After Having
Been Knocked Down
with a Club
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PARIS. May 12-W. H. Leavitt, SON
in-law of William j. Bryan, had dan
-erous encounter yesterday with an
Italian named Cana, who had been sit =
ting for Mr.. Leavitt as model in con
nection with picture which the Ameri-
can artist is painting for the city hall
at Denver, Colo.
After being released from his engage
ment Cana came repeatedly to the
studio and demanded extra compensa-
ton. This was refused him. The model
finally came back with club, with
which he struck Mr.. Leavitt on the
head. The artist was knocked down,
but he jumped up at once and defended
himself with a knife.
He slashed at Cana and cut him on
the head. Help came and the Italian
was arrested and taken to hospital
Mr.. Leavitt was cut on the head by the
blow from the club, but neither man Is
in a dangerous condition.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-13
LAST COUNT SHOWS BIG
INCREASE OF IDLE CARS
BY Associated Press.

BY = SsOclated PfeSS.
NEW YORK, May 12.-There was a
further increase of idle freight cars in
the United States and Canada April 20
over the previous high record estab-
lished two weeks earlier.
According to the report of the Ameri-
can Railway association there were
413,338 idle cars. an increase of 37,174
over April 10. The total increase for
April was 105259 cars. Last October
there was a shortage of cars amount
ing to S6,S11. OF the 4133 39 cars 1885
were box cars, "a, 30S were flats and 1885,
726 coal cars.
The report represents 1853 railroads,
with an aggregate freight car equip
ment of about 100000. This means
that 10 per cent of the country's cars
are now stationary.