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Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Shortage Of Seed Potatoes.

Denver-A Greeley dispatch says:
Fort Morgan has been endeavoring
to purchase seed potatoes in the Gree
ley district with which to replant
some of its beet fields, devastated by
the recent storm. The seed potatoes
cannot be obtained, as there are not
not enough to meet the demands here.
Over ten per cent. more acreage has
been planted in potatoes this year than
heretofore and If seed could be OBJ
tanned 1000 acres more would be put
in
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Among the successful candidates for

Among the successful candidates for
the bachelor Of arts degree at Dart
mouth college are Warren Currier,
Greeley, Colorado, John Baldwin
Glaze and Mason Avery Lewis, both
of Denver. Glaze is captain of the
baseball team and captained the foot
ball team last fall.
Charles l.. Tut, the millionaire mill
owner Of Colorado Springs. is soon to
start on three-months' cruise of the
Pacific in his yacht "Anemone." Ac.
compsnied bv Mrs. Tut and their son,
Charles L. Tutt. Jr., he left for San
Diego, California Tuesday, and will
start on the cruise from that point.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
Nebraska Flood Subsidinu,

Lincoln, Neb.-Flood conditions are
still bad in southern Nebraska, but
the worst Is believed to be over. The
Burlington's Atchison line is tied up
on account of the washouts near Pulo
and the branch line to Salem is in bad
shape Trains are delayed on the
Union Pacific between Beatrice and
Manhattan, Kansas.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11

Brought Humble Flower Into Favor.
Lord Beaconsfield's love for the hum
BILE primrose has been perpetuated by
the foundation of the Primrose league.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
AQain.

Museum Attendant-We cannot tell
whether this mammal is one or several
million years old.
Old Gentleman-Hem. l see. Fe-
male of its species, eh?
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11
HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE IN SOUTH
ERN NEBRASKA FRIDAY
NIGHT.
ONE STRIKES IN IOWA
HUNDREDS OF RESIDENCES DE.
STRoYED AT SEVERAL PLACES
PLACES IN BOTH STATES.

Omaha, Neb.-The tornado which
passed over southern Nebraska and por-
tions of northern Kansas, Friday even
ing was the most destructive and cov-
cred the most territory of any similar
storm which has visited the state in
sons are known to be dead, five fatally
injured and score of others more or
les seriously hurt, some of them dam
gerously.
At Geneva the storm wrought great
destruction.
At Fairfield more than forty build
ings were more or less wrecked and
some of them, including three church
es, were demolished. The loss there
will exceed 100000.
In the vicinity Of Hickey farm
houses received the brunt of the storm
and one or more fatalities are report
ed with number receiving injuries,
some of which will prove fatal.
Serious damage Is reported from
Pryor, ten miles west of Chester, at
tended by considerable fatality. A
telephone message from Hardy, Neb.,
says the town of Courtland, Kansas,
just across the Nebraska line, was
struck by the storm and that several
casualties occurred.
Charles City, Ia.-At o'clock Sun
day afternoon tornado struck this
city, demolishing about 200 residences
and barns. One man, w. r. Beck, is
known to have been killed, and four
children are reported missing. The
path of the tornado was about ten rods
vide. 1t started about three miles
southwest of the city, tearing down
farm houses, barns and killing many
head of stock.
1t struck the city in the southwest
ern part, plowing path ten rods wide
to point in the northeastern part of
town.
1t crossed the river at point quar-
ter of mile east of the bridge on the
main street and lifted the water al
most clean from the river bed.
1t passed in northeasterly direc-
ton, just missing the Charles City col
lege buildings, and spent itself few
miles northeast of the city.
Several barns were tipped over
while stock was inside, and in some
cases the animals were killed and 9TH
ers were not injured. Big trees were
torn from their roots and in some
cases heaved through buildings.
Gilpin observer., 1908-06-11

% am glad to write my endorse
n1enf of the great remedy, Peruna.
do SO most heartily. ".-JuIia Mari0we.
Any remedy that benefits digestion
strengthens the nerves.
The nerve centers require nutrition.
If the digestion is impaired, the nerve
centers become anemic, and nervous
debility is the result.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
Vote for Charlie Anderson.
CAMDEN HIGH SCHOOL

Camden, May 16-lSpecial;) )-Ine cils tvens meeting called for the purposs of dfscussing and devising ways ao .ho means for carrying on the work oL 'nS nS the H,gh school at Camden, assembled at o'clock yesterday afternoon. NY
 on motion of Senator Bloch, pr. T. "; Jones and W. II. Hawkins were eiectre S,. Chairman and Secretary, g,,ccordin9 to n recent opinion of the orney General inc present School b~ -d or Irustetes t. could not elect the teac cners or the pup, lie school for another year s a,1 Uu' boa ard to be elected the trst Saturaay in July. By waiting until that time " would be impossible to get a proper principal and competent teacners, adionr ,,r nominate suitable principal oV formally elected by the new board.
 A motion was made and carried that the present Board of Trustees Trustees 9s Slandc e Hardy if he could be secured. to serve as principal for another year. they could not secure his services. then sc select another competent man. Iney aty also to select the other members of the faculty. This motion was unanimously
 A letter was read from the Governor stating that the High School commis . nroper place for the school, hut the school building would have to be re- paired water works and sanitary system installed. before the school would be located here.
 ii was estimated that it would cost from s1 900 to $2,0oe to have this work
 After discussing the question tho meeting decided to call another meet, ing for Wednesday. May 2o, at l1 o'clock, to decide on some definite plan to raise the necessary money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

CONGRESS
Summary of House.

Washington. May 1e-The process of cIening preparatory to adjournment was continued in the House today. The sundry civil appropriation was sent to conference; the conference report on the military academy ball was agreed to; the general deficiency appropria- ton bill was reported and the follow ing bills passed:
 Granting compensation to govern ment employees for injuries sustained in the service; authorizing the continu- ance of the Inland Waterways Com mission and creating a national forest in Minnesota.
 With the view of paving the way for a revision of the tariff, a resolution was passed permitting the committee on ways anr means to sit during the coming recess and conduct hearings, Mr. Williams, the minority leader ana several of his colleagues characterized the resolution as a mere subterfuge for political ends.
 On the whole the occasion was marked by considerable confusion which on one occasion led to sharp tilt between the speaker Mir. Cochran, N. r., and MT. Gaines, Tenn.
 At 6:10 p. m. the house recessed until 11:30 Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
Summary of senate.

Washington, May 1e.-The Senate to- day adopted e resolution reported oy Mir. Aldrich from the committee on finance, giving that committee author ity to employ expert assistants neces- sary to provide for an intelligent re- vision of the tariff and to report what further legislation is needed to secure an equitable treatment for agrtcultur- al and other products of the United States.
 The committee is also instructed to collect proof of the relative cost or production in this and the principal competing foreign countries. This action is in preparation for a general plan for revision of the tariff at the next session of Congress.
 A bill was passed appropriating $5,- 900, 900 for the acquisition of lands on the watersheds of the navigable streams in the Southern Appalachian mountains within Maryland. Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia. Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee and in the White Noun tains of New Hampshire and Maine. Senator Carter secured an agreement to make the postal savings bank bill a special order in the Senate for Decem- Der IA, next, this action being taken in view of the lack of time in the present session to permit Senators to speak on | the measure. An announcement was also made by Senator Fulton, Chairman of the Committee on Claims to the | effect that he would not press <or a vote on the omnibus claims bill at this | session.
 The Senate at 3:3O p. m adjourned until Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
CAMP IN
 COUNTY ENDS Several Hot Contests Are
 to Be Decided. FIGHT ON BOARD OF REVENUE Tax Assessor Contest Has Livened
 Matters. Tr@asurerss Race Has Also Attracted Wide Attention Throughout the Counfy-Race Is on for su-
 perintendent of Educa- tion.
FIGHT ON BOARD OF REVENUE

One of the warmest political contests ever waged in Montgomery County for only a portion of the county ofhces. ended last night. For the last time. unless the candidates pursue their electfoneering over Sunday. the aspi- rants have button -holed and cajolcd their friends and those who are not necessarily friends.
 Decidedly the most interest In Mont gomery County for local offices at taches to the race for three positions on the Board of Revenue. for County Treasurer and County Assessor. The fights developed into kind of inter precinct battle.
 For County Treasurer, J. T. Cone, J. NJ. Crensiaw, James P. Ferrall, J. H smith and William B. Whiting have been fighting it out. All are qualified candidates and all want the office.
 Then there is a peppery contest for Tax Assessor of Montgomery County. The race lies between c. P. Anderson, Morgan s. Gllmer and R A. Solomon. Each of these gentlemen has entered the race with determination and has called to his support every political asset that could be commanded.
 Not the least interesting contest Is that for the Board of Revenue mem bers from the city of Montgomery. There are five candidates in the com ing primary. They are as follows: j.. Fl Cook, D. Fleming, Naham J. Griel, William B. Jones and A. l.. Tyson. These gentlemen are stalking much on this figbt. They are putting forth ef- forts in every direction to win. They have invaded each others precincts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

with impunity and declare that by SO doing they have made enviable cap lures
 the number of votes that may be boiled tomorrow in this County. It win be recalled that there was a snappy mu- nicipal primary only last March Tn Montg gomery. The registration books were on Friday and Saturday preced- ing this primary swelled by over a thousand voters who did not get a chance to register at the last regular sittings of the Board in July, August and September. 1868. For this and many more reasons. some state vide; some District wide, there Is expected to bo an excellent poll of votes in this
 Montgomery County at the last pri- Isss sssy than AnsSs sonehais ss' of f s total tered vote of the County. This was six one-hundfedths more than the per centage of the State vote to the state E rsgistratton. When t IS remembers .eo habit of voting and have just emerge q from a hot city primary and that the registration books have been LWlce open to the city and once to the Coun. might expect poll of votes tomorrow equal to. if not larger. than the guDer- nstoriai vote In this County in 1908.
 The polls will open at 5 q. m. ana M Jones s of the County Executive Commit tee. has sent out all the ballot boxes aycent two for two city beats and these win be delivered in person 10 the Committeeman before the opening of the polls
 In answer to inquiries CnalrmSan !. Iones yesterday wrote each commit = teeman.. Informing them that a voter could vote for any man whose ls naine was not printed on the official oaiiot by simply writing the name ana pi@'- ing n cross mark before It.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

astuteness of the Minnesotan as shown py ms reconsideration of the Cover nors ofIice inySt. Paul. Johnson has aiso strategy and tact combined with doer Of things and the achievements in Minnesota elections have proven John Son to be the most available Democrat Tor the Presidency.
 rather personal letter from Senator Joseph Fl. Johnston who urges the Democrats to think hard on the propo- sition of voting for Presidential nomi- ton for the outspoken attitude of Sen ator Johnston in favor of the Mime, sota Governor for the presidential nomination. He quoted the Senator as cratic candidate feel sanguine of his chances for victory; with Bryan. we can only hope"
 Judge Miller thought that Bryan's declarations for government ownersnlp ? of the railroads put an incubus on the Democratic party that will defeat It If he ever sets himself up again against the Republicans.
 The Wilcox County man declared that the tsriff issue must be the slo- gan of the Democratic party. He inti- mated that Bryan was not in sympa, , thy with real tariff revision and charged that the time onored stand ol had been discounted by Bryan who wrote 1t practically out of the plat forms on the two occasions that ne dominated the conventions of the Dem ocratic party. i.
 Armstead Brown made the point m his speech that Democrats should pc dlsillusioned of the Idea that Bryan IS bigger than the party. He believes that such q creed would be fatal to any party. The speaker predicted that tne politicians who are now suppor rtihs Bryan over the State will live 10 Te- gret their attitude within ano'heF twelve months"
 That Bryan is a "centralizer ana that he Is on this account not accept able to the South, was advanced oy Mr. Brown. The idea of government ownership of railroads indicates inis tendency of Bryan. and the speaker said that the South will nave none 't
 Mir. Brown concluded by an eloquent anneal in behalf of Johnson as tns Dennocratic standard bearer who couIo unite the party and lead to victory a' the polls. ur Mil. Ter told of the promise of Johnson suea cess over the Southern end or the otate ond added about the joint debate at Selma that "ft was the greatest aWah ening that Selma has had Tn horlS years" lasted for shout an hour and a half ana receiFeo long applause.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
Miller and Price Speak.

Troy. May Especial. )--Hon. J. N. Miller, of Camden. spoke to an audi ance of about three hundred persons. advocating the nomination or Governor Johnson, of Minnesota, for the Demo- cratic nomination for President
 MT, Miller made ar interesting talk and was given a respectful hearing. He snoke for about forty minutes and was reniied to by K. B. Price President of the Pike County Bryan Democratic cd with a good deal of enthusiasm by the crowd and his hearers evidently agreed with him throughout judging from the applause that greeted every point made for Bryan.
 MT. Miller responded in twenty five minute speech, but 1t was evident that the svmpathies of the audience were Overwhelmingly with Bryan.
 This beinng Saturday, Troy is full of farmers. and has been also well rep resented all day With candidates for the different offices to he voted for at the primaries next Monday. all Of whom have put in a hard days work.
 There are five candidates for Judge of the Pike County Law Court, ana three for Tax Assessor. three for Tax Collector, seven for County Treasurer and seven for County Superintendent or Education
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
JOHNSON AND BRYAN
,FRIENDs OF BOTH MEN CLAIM
 ALABAMA.
s,,,,th and TomIinson Give Out ssateu.euta in Which Great Victory is Predicted at Polls To-
 morrow.

Birmingham, May 16.-(Special)- The following statements were maoe at the respective headquaTlIt tns qrnsnIts of of ths Alabama Democratic primaries Mon day: ~ r,,.n Yohr.on
 eve conclude our case tonight. Based upon information from every county and practically every preclnct in the state we prediet 2 ~, Hnns day; h ,roduced results that have been most gratifying 70 tne friends of Governor Johnson. It mas necessarily been short but no move nent was ever greeted with more en- thusia stic bwap onse. The Democrats of Alabama are yearning TOT nation al victory this year. They were Tn receptive mood when the campaign started. ....o ,n .h. union. will lead on for s Sonnson w;tb HHS Johnson as the standard bearer we will witness d reunited Democracy from Maine to California. Johnson ana NaIo N.Groty m Monday. at Denver in July and in the Nation in November.
 By John W. Tomlinson, President State Bryan Club: ,, -.. o, the sfate are to the effect that the estimate made few days age ls con servatiye. and that Bryan will certain- Iv carry the state by at least four 10 one. un,.orts vary in d,fferent counties. for instance, m Barbour. Charles McDowell, Jr- ssyXs' Isohste fudge Price Williams says: !co,,rtv ahsoiutely safe for Bryan ana tioIs E. A, Pace says: Bryan ano prI1en delegates will carry Honstoln, tbrea 10 one 'Etowah County VIII Sn for Bryan for good ma1oIity says W. J. Boylin. John A.. lnzes ssvs. Snu others. In Jackson, B. '. nsor SSn men ,D DiEgsnib HS,s boxes of the county. T: B. II- I'll Riocton. says: Bryan will car Darn; covntv by 800 And much rS rSore % to the same effect from all over Alabama" ~x,..4a
 Ray Minette, May 16.-tSpeelal. al.l l--tA ,ar1e and enthusiastic Johnson meet ins was held in the Court House az this rlace today at noon'
 rbs principal speaker of the day wAs rror p O.. Stromme of Mlnnesota' Tho made a very able address Tn pe- hsIS of Governor Johnson.
 rbe meeting was we'll attended ana
 ,,oh enthusiasm was manifested. Sev- araI nrominent Bryan men were Tn at- straw vote was taken which show . od rIainly the trend of the voters oh Baldwin County, the vote peins -oost unanimous for Johnson.
 Prominent Democrats from all oveI +he county were in town to attend tne meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
DEATHS IN CALHOUN.
Mrs. Scarborough nnd MT. Norris Pa
 

Jacksonville, May 16--(special)- News has just been received here Of the death of Mrs. W. A. Scarbrough, wife of one of the most prominent men of this county.
 She had been i'll long time She leaves many relatives in the county some of whom live here.
 Hon. W H. Parker addressed the peo- nle of Jacksonville tonight at the opera house in behalf of Governor Johnson for President. There is quite a favorable sentiment for Governor Johnson here. which will doubtless be manifested In Mondays primary.
 James F. Norris. Confederate Vet eran 76 years old. died at his home here yesterday, and was buried at Four man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

or. os the candidates for Tax As- ..s.or ha. n lucrative business of his own ana does not need the ofice, an- etssr m. aIIed county ofiire for the past eight years and is new noio.hs .hs t-c ns once and the. same tinei the trs.a' q. A. solomon, has never re- .eiyed dollar of the pubiic's money and Is now working on salary.
 other things being equal IS not eho
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
NEWS or HAMILTON

Hamilton May Special. )-Th contractors for the artesian well in the court house yard here are getting along NeTI T5oV wei1 agrae to bore 600 feet and fur thar if reouired. They have gone through a strata of coal twenty inch es thick already and 1t seems probable will strike coal oil; o,,o at tho co,,rt house here today. So far not a state candidate has spoken in the county. or caunotop
 The Bryan and .dms JoenSGin dnTing 'tspia the pasf
 The closing exercises or the Sixtn xtn District Agricultural school eh,. located osas here, were well at'eVWVIiIk WiIkerson made many friends while here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
u,,.,..or SOeaka fin Decatur.

Decatur, May 16.-(Special A boom S for Governor John A. Jonnsoh' oi c.,a m. ~, Iast night with a speech by Carson Whitson " of Talladega in behalf of the Minnesota Governor for the Democratic nomination for President.
 MT. WhItson spoke for an hour or more in the open air in front Of the Morgan County National Bank in New Decatur to an audience of 100 or more business and professional men an1 ne- ohenics He was introduced by Judge Tohn e Eyster of New Decatur.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
CARD FROM MIR. CovINGTON
Communicated.

To the Democratic voters or Mont~
 gomery County:
 I have endeavored to see in person, or write all of my friends, asking their support in my candidacy for a second term as Superintendent of Education: to see or write any one. want to assure him thet am not indifferent to his support, but will gratefully aP. spP. ppoIIs on Monday Respectfully, PO-'1 G. W. Covington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

When a man is in the public service and is entitled to promotion for fnith- full work why make a changep Fro mote Morgan s. GiImer to the position of Tax Assessor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
Vote for Charlie Anderson.
UMPIRE IS FIRED.

Columbia, S. C., May 1s.-At the con. clusion of today's game between co lsaI yras handed letter from Presi- Sent Sen Boyer, serving notice of his dis Charge from the South Atlantic League. This action. it is said; IS que nd s Sa1a0. p10- Manager Mullaney of the Jackson vile club. and a number Of Columnia citizens, have protested agalhst thls action.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
Concert at Electric Park.
 sunday afternoon and night.
MISSIONARY RETURNED.
Negro Preacher, After Years of Foil in
 AFricn. Comes Back.

Africa, Comes Back.
 Rev. H. P. Hawkins, a negro, is in Montgomery to spend part of vaca- ton from missionary labors which he has performed in the heart of the Con- go Free State for more than fourteen Years. During his stay in the city. he is making several addresses. At both 3:30 o'clock this afternoon. and o'clock tonight. he will speak at the Presbyterian Church for negroes at the corner of Stone Street and Cleve- land Avenue. White persons interest ed in the missionary field of Africa. are cordially invited to be present at both services.
 Rev Hawkins Is a native of Missis- sippi. and was educated at the schools in that State and Alabama, his theoloG- icai training being received at the Still man Institute in Tuscaloosa. He talks Interestingly on the country In which he has been working and of the tribes among which he had endeavored to teach Christianity.
 If you think | ann competent to fill the office of Tax Assessor and am Wor-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

This world is full of funny, funny people. including the fellow who in- variably says, 50 long-dont take any bad money"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

A Baltimore, preacher says. esse Msss dancing to your conscience, ~ n,,r conscience usually does sort or t"o- step.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

cP Anderson has never held paid .,I,i,c office. Ills opponent now hoias and har held for years tVa paid puoic nSRNRR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

Vote for Judge Simpson for re-elec- ton to Supreme Bench, an abie faith full servant in war and peace. Last name on the ticket
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

If you think I ann competent to MI the c1tlce Rf Tax Assessor aud nm wOr- thy of your vote, please do not toTget me in Mondays primaries. .,
 S A. SOLOMON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

Johnson is said to be a lover of baseball. This statement alone IS calculated to win many votes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

Tn. election of JAS. P. FERRALL o. Treaaurer of Montgomery County means n strictly business adminlstra" lion of the COunty's resources by buainess man, successful In the eOn- duct of his own business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

Have you smoked a Fama NacaoAai Clear Havana Cixsr. centsS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

court in wisconsin urges the
 aarSss,on of girl poets" Strike out "suppression" and substitute press ing"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

Vote fer w. B. Whiting for County Treasurer, the man who has been working for his friends and the party all of his life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

Charlie Anderson ia the man ey F,snt of energy and capabiiity-vofe for niin'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

''The mint crop of Maryland is finer than ever" remarks The Atlanta Con stitution. Is this what we call imaginary writing?'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

Mrs. Guinness has furnished wealth of local color for the Indiana blood der-first-seller novelists.