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Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
No Bridal Petticoats.

Petticoats have no place In trous
seux being made in Paris just at pres
ent. Vogue. describing the interest
Ing feature of one expensive collection
OF garments for bride, says that In
It were dozens of satin culottes or
knickers, In black. white and colors,
each with its distinctive trimming of
lace frill or ribbon and buckle at the
knee, each with It's detachable lining
OF fine white batiste or white china
silk. And not a petticoat. not one.
Each gown is meant to be worn di.
rectly over these knickers.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23

THE retirement Of Secretary OF War
Taft leaves but two men in Roose-
velt's cabinet who were there when
he succeeded to the presidency on the
death Of President Mckinley. These
are Secretary OF State Root and Sec
retary OF Agriculture Wilson.
Mr.. Root was secretary OF war when
Mr.. Roosevelt became president in
September, 1901. He shortly after
ward retired from the cabinet. but
was persuaded to re-enter 1t upon the
death of Secretary Of State Hay.
There have been more changes and
shifts In President Roosevelt's cab
met than in that OF any Of his prede.
cessors. He has had two secretaries
Of state. Hay and Root. He has had
three secretaries Of the treasury.
Gage, Shaw and Cortelyou.
With Luke Il. Wright he has had
three secretaries Of war. Root. Taft
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
Doing Away with the Hips.

The revival of the styles of France
about the time of the revolution has
made it imperative for women to be
hipless, no matter what the cost! The
new corsets have done great deal
toward bringing about this important
condition of affairs, and long lines,
many straps and heavy bones charac.
terize the latest innovation of the cor.
setiere. There are other corsets made
with rubber seams here and there.
so that. although they are contracted
when milady is standing upright,
when she sits her all-enveloping ban.
dage Is sufficiently elastic to allow this
natural position with some slight de.
gree of comfort.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
FRAME EASILY PUT TOGETHER.
Necessary Article for Women Fond Of
Embroidery Work.

The choicest needlework is frame
embroidery Fabrics are manufac-
tured under tension and in most cases
by the last touches which they under
go when stretched on tenter hooks.
To embroider successfully one should
have one of these frames, which can
he made by the woman who is deft
with her hands. When completed the
frame looks much like miniature
curtain stretcher. The frame should
be made of hardwood laths, about an
inch wide. Holes are bored in each
end of each board, so that the frame
can be made any desired size. An
iron or wooden peg can be slipped
into the holes to keep them in place.
When ready for use make the frame
the desired size and then the fabric
is ready to be corded around with
ordinary twine. The fabric should be
turned over the twine about half an
inch all around and the cord should
be sewed In with fine silk floss rather
Sew the corners SO firmly that there is
no danger OF their pulling out, as most
of the strain will come on the corners.
A large upholstery needle should be
used for lacing the article into the
frame. Commence in the middle of
one side and lace in each direction,
putting the needle under the corded
edge and drawing the twine through
the distance of several yards. Then
lace the two opposite sides and tight
en- the cords. Lastly tightly lace the
fourth side
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
Wiley's Poison Squad End Their Test

thought by scientific men to be objec-
tionable because containing caffeine or
other injurious substances, there is a
wide field for the students to expert
ment.
One of the most interesting posi-
bilities is the determination of wheth-
er or not feungreek, the famous old
world herb remedy, which is part of
most medicines advertised to increase
flesh. is really what it is said to be,
and will accomplish the purposes for
which it is advertised. A class in
feungreek is said to be one Of the pos
sibilities of the early future.
Condition foods for animals also
offer a field of endeavor that DR..
Wiley may yet explore to determine
II the claims made for the various
brands of food are really true.
The experiments conducted by DR..
Wiley are the first large experiments
of the sort conducted in the scien-
tific world. The classes, which were
started in the fall of 1902, have al
ready gone through a variety Of ex-
periments. Borax and boric acid were
the first to receive attention, eulphuric
acid. benzote, formaldehyde and cop
per salts have also been fully tested
as to their effects on the human sys-
TEN when taken with food.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23

nR. HARVEY w. WILEY'S hygienic
u experimental students, irreverent-
ly referred to at times as the poison
squad" have ended the seasons feast
ing at the bureau of chemistry, and
their condition is being carefully noted
to ascertain what effect the diet has
had upon each.
Seven young men compose the
class, and they have been giving their
services to demonstrate what effect
saltpeter and a variety Of miscella-
neous food products chemically or arti-
ficially treated have upon the human
system.
The students have resumed the reg
ulation boarding house meals with
out fear of interfering with the scien-
tific Investigations of the govern
ment.
Besides taking up such matters as
summer beverages, widely advertised
as possessing medical properties, but
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
ITCHING HUMoR ON BOY
His Hands Were a Solid Mass, and
Disease Spread All Over Body
Cured in 4 Days BY Cuticura.

"One day We noticed that our little
boy was all broken out with itching
sores. We first noticed it on his little
hands. His hands were not as bad
then, and We didn't think anything
serious would result. But the next day
we heard of the Cuticura Remedies
being so good for itching sores. By
this time the disease had spread all
over his body, and his hands were
nothing but solid mass of this itch
ing disease. l purchased box of Cuti.
cura Soap and one box Of Cuticura
Ointment, and that night | took the
Cuticura Soap and lukewarm water
and washed him we'll Then l dried
him and took the Cuticura Ointment
and anointed him with it. did this
every evening and in four nights he
was entirely cured. Mrs. Frank Don.
ahue. 2OS Fremont St, Kokomo, Ind,
Sept 16, 1907"
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23


semLdressy, clngng
much popularity of the
pale linen finished the waist with grdle of
a
the collar
best
well a
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
The Vital Point.

Judge Gillette was one of the most
dignified of old-fashioned jurists. One
day he was holding court at county
seat in rather out-of-the-main-road
county. when a violent hubbub in the
hallway interrupted proceedings in the
courtroom. After quieting the dis
turbance, the sheriff returned to report
to the Judge. 1T was two men fight
ing" explained the official. Danny
Flanagan and Jake jenkins, tough
characters about town. have put
them under arrest" And he waited.
expecting that the magistrate would
order both offenders to be brought in
to his presence and committed for con-
tempt.
What was the sheriff's astonishment,
therefore, when the judge beckoned
him to the desk. and bending down,
said in confidential whisper:
Which licked ?"-lllustrated Sun
day Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
The Candy Girl.

He was one of those sentimental
chaps who imagine the only way to
capture a girls heart is to send her
volumes of poetry. Selecting a book
of seasonable verse he sent 1t to his
lady fair with the following scribbled
On the f1y-leaf:
Dearest. as I seek your heart.
book Of verse I do impart!
And the pretty but sensible girl.
who did not care rap IL Shakespeare
had been a pirate instead Of a poet.
returned the verses with the following
lines:
ITO the woods with this sludge.
II my heart you'd really bulge,
Send me up a pound of fudge"
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear.
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
tion, dizziness, ,ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
Packing Skirts.

When a skirt cannot be packed full
length in the trunk. fold the top over
a roll OF underclothing or wad OF
tissue paper TO prevent wrinkles, and
use soft, flexible paper in filling out
sleeves and bodies OF the fine lingerie
and other waists. Hats also receive
their allowance OF paper tucked be.
tween the wings or flowers 80 they
Will not crush.-Vogue.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23

no cure for me, and l was given up
to die. Being urged, I used Doan's
Kidney Pills. Soon l was better. and
in a few weeks was about the house,
well and strong again"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
FosterMilburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y,
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23


For years l was
weak and run down,
could not sleep. my
limbs swelled and
the secretions were
troublesome; pains
were intense. l was
fast in bed for four
months. Three doc
tors said there was
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23

Feet Achs-Use Aliens Foot-Ease
Over 20 10 monias. Refuse mutations send for
free trial package. A. s. olmsted Le Roy, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
sEn-BoUNp FOR MONTHS.
Hope Abandoned After Physicians
Consultation.

Mrs. Enos Shearer, Yew and Wash.
ington Sts., Centralia, Wash. saws:
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23

Sufficient unto the day are the "a
hours thereof.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23

II you wish to be held in esteem
you must associate only with those
who are estimable.-Bruyere
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
Making Il Sure.

The lawyer was drawing up En-.
peck's will.
Il hereby bequeath all my property
to my wife" dictated Enpeck. Got
that down."
Yes" answered the attorney.
"On condition." continued Enpeck,
that she marries within year"
But why that condition." asked the
man of law.
Because" answered the meek and
lowly testator, Il want somebody to
be sorry that l died. See?"
Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethinR, softens the gums reduces In
nammat!on sllHys pain, cures wind collie 25c bottle
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-29
SERVICES APPRECIATED.
Elders q. III. Cannon and Il. s. Horne
Recipients OF Testimonial.

Il
At the Granite stake tabernacle last
evening, a testimonial was rendered 20 %
Elders George NJ. Cannon and Richard fl'alf1
S. Horne, who recently retired from ON
the superintendency Of the Sunday
schools Of Granite stake. Aftel's long
years of service. both were Released. W
engage In other church actiSltie s, h1iuei,
Cannon as a. member of the genera ~
board, and Elder Horne as q patriarch.
That both carry with them the respect
and good will Of their former assoc
ates was evidenced by the large attend !
ance at last nights function, about oVo
persons being present
4 In addition to Sunday school Wofkers,
there We're present the presidency OF
the stake. bishops of wards and offi-
GERS ofSyarious auxiliary organizations,
and members of the general board a
select program was carried out III the
assembly room. Felicitous addresses
were made by President Frank u. ray
lur. Superintendent Joseph p. Merrlll,
the latter being Elder Cannon,s success
sor. and others. To Elder Cannon was
given d silver loving cup, and to IIlder
Horne a Morris chair, the presentation
speech in each instance being made by
Miss Florence Horne, supplemented by
a poetic cffuson from 3. w. Ashton
We're served in the
hall, under the direction OF
Miss Nina Taylor, Chris tina Olsen, Flor
ence and Gwen Parry and others, ana
dancing closed the evening 3 Festivities.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-29
ATTEMPTED HoLDUP.
Masked Men Make Unsuccessful Raid
On North Salt Lake Car.

Two masked and armed highwaynen
made an attempt to hold-up city
bound street car No. 3l3, North Salt
Lake near Jordan crossing at Hos
last night, but were frustrated by the
quickness and presence of mind of the
conductor. IL
The car was In charge OF Conductor
A. L. Pugh and Motorman c. NJ . Bo
dell. Upon reaching the railroad
crossing Pugh went ahead of the car
to flag. AS the car started he noticed
two men running towards it. but
thought they were passengers until he
saw that they We're masked and armed.
1t did not take him long to realize the
purpose of the men and he made a
rush for the rear platform of the car.
As he did 80 one of the highwaymen
struck blow at Pugh but the latter
escaped injury and running through
the car called to Motorman Bodell TO
go at full speed. The latter did so
and the robbers failed to catch the car.
The attempted robbery was Immediate
sly reported to the police and patrols
men searched the neighborhood but
We're unable to locate tho men. Ow-
ing to the darkness Pugh was unable
to get a good look at the men and
therefore could not give the police an
accurate description. ~
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-29
STREET CAR WRECK.
Spectacular Accident on State Street
With u Lucky Sequel.

/. There was a spectacular street car
wreck at 11:t5 a. M, today, on State
street, opposite the Independent Tele-
phone building, resulting in the demoi-f
alization of the car and a 14-inch pole;
but without any one being hurt.
AS Murray car No. $50, one of the two
big. 12-window cars, started south from
the First South street curve, the front
truck passed safely over the cross over
switch used by tho nortllbound cars.
But the switch tongue was loose and
the seat partly filed with liquid mud,
which made 1t easier than usual for the
the jar OF the first trucks of the car
shook it9loose so that it shifted over
half way, just enough to turn the rear
trucks on to the cross-over. AS the
trolley fewEoff the wire, Conductor o.
W. Richardson sharply rang the bell,
and Motornlan j. a. Johnson shut off
the current and applied the brakes.
But, the track was Very slippery, the
wheels slid, and crash went the car
broadstde into the nearest big pole in
Sne cenctr Of the street.
g3 There We're seven adult and two chit
Edren passengers in the car, but they
were llnhurt, and were assisted out
safely The damage to the car was
three windows smashed and thereof of
the car. crushed In. To the pole was
attached the light and power. cable for
the Independent Telephone building,
which was strong enough to prevent
the pole from breaking down the roof
of the car, and stopping the car as we'll.
The trucks of the car never left the
tracks. Travel was blocked for 80
minutes, until the wrecking car could
pull the damaged rolling stock out of
the way and the 3linemen straighten UP
the shattered pole.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-29
OFFICERS IN NO HURRY.
Texas Authorities DO Not Seem Ailx-
ious to Get Young Mccormick.

Unless the Texas authorities hurry
E. l.. Mccormick the young man Who
surrendered himself to Chief Barlow
will not have to complete his sentence
OF three years in the Texas prison for
manslaughter,
The authorities at Huntsville, Texas *.
We're notified that Mccormick was IN
Jail here, and We're asked il they want
ed him. The reply was in the afflrnla-i
tive, but they did not send an officer
to take charge OF the young man. Last
night the police department received
word that the Texas police would like
the man sent to them. a message was
sent back, stating that the cost would
be $3.50 and IL the Texas officials would
pay the expenses, q local officerswould.
take Mccormick to the state prison.
there AS yetSlio reply to this message,
has been received, and Lieutenant
Hempel stated this morning that III
word was not received soon, McCor-.
mick would be released.
Last April, according to the young
mans story, he got into a row with
a man at Rusls, Tex, and killed him
during the altercation. For the Of
Tense he was sentenced to three years
in prison. He made his escape and
wandered about the country. He be-.
came tired of being bounded, he said,
and decided to give himself up and
complete his sentence. He accordingly
surrendered himself to the local police.
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lay for some time before he was motto

ed. .l5.
"Cozenza was his home. He has peo-
pie there. Julie is there, too was the
volunteered Information Impaired by
an older member of the number.
An old man, a Very old man. was
sstriding about in mood that sug-
gested madness. He was cursing Mount
Bronte, which he blamed for all the
disaster. He declared it was the hab-
itation of evil spirits. All his people
We're dead long ago, he said, but his MS
grief was for his countrymen. The boy,
1.-The one who had fallen in a faint. he
said. left all his people less than a
month ago. Julie WAS his sweetheart,
the lad had confided to him.
There arc many Italian saloons in
the city. and in every one was congre-
gated little Knots of foreigners. All
We're discussing the disaster that had
sbefallen their native land. Here and
there one who could read English was
answering questions from newcomers,
telling them the names of the towns
that had fallen within the range of the
stremors All seemed to have some
body dear to him away in the far off
country
COLLECTING RELIEF FUND.
Many of the foreigners have already
undertaken the collection of a relief.
fund to be sent to. the stricken country
men. This step was first assuming
anaorganized condition at noon. One
gSicilian stated that the fund would
probably be collected by Italian and
Siciian business men in the city and
placed in the hands of some trust
worthy person, perhaps Castro, a well
known Greek who speaks Italian and
who is consulted by many OF them rs
an advisory and business agent. With
in. 81 day or SO this fund may reach
quite Il size and will be forwarded to
the cities where it appears to be most
needed. I'll
The stricken district, all lying Fat
the toe of the boot" is said to be the
most attractive and productive portion
of Italy. 1t is mainly an agricultural
region ana most of its people are en-
gagged in various classes of farming.
Fishing is a big industry there and
many of the men Of the Calabra prov
ince are engaged in this pursuit. Mes
Ssina, Cozenza. Catazaro, Teeggia. San
Morfrio, PHO, Villa Gordo, Caltanis-
seta, Mineo Indus, Glossa, Santa La
vonia, Nolo. cantonio and Padermo9
are all well represented among. aliens.
in this country. The greater number
of italian and Sicilian merchants of the
city and state are from these towns
and cities. The miners generally come
from other parts OF the Kingdom.
1T is seldom that a, disaster in SO
remote a portion oftthe globe has such
an effect upon SO large a number of
residents OF this city and vicinity.
There seems to be among the allen
colonies not ono person who does not
feel in the disaster a. personal bereaye-
sment. Added to their fears that some
one dear TO them has fallen a victim to-
the horror. is the fact that they are
cut off from all communication with
them. Gable communication is inter
.rupted and messages are accepted ar
the local afiices at senders risk.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-29
KNIFE USED IN A BRAWL.
Peter Ranck OF Mill Creek Stabbed In
Back and Hip.

- { q II : d
There was an exciting stabbing az
fray on Commercial street last night
about o'clock, in which Peter Ranek,
q young man residing at Mill Creek, re-
ceived stab in the back and one In,
the hip, and Ben Bingley, of the same
place, received a long cash in the hand
sBingley used the knife and probably
would have killed Ranck but for the
appearance on the scene of Patrolmani
Tom Simpson.
Bingley was walking down the street
witf5a companion, and Ranck was fol-
lowing them. Bingley turned around
several times and told Ranck not to,
follow them. The latter persisted, and
Bingley and Ranck came to blows ana
went to the sidewalk together. While
fighting, Bingley drew Il long bladed
pocket knife and plunged it into the
bacl, OF Ranck and again in the hip
During the fight Bingley received a Sc
we're cut on the hand. Patrolman
Simpson placed them both under arrest
and took them to the emergency hos
pttal, where Dir. Steele dressed their
wounds The cuts We're painful, but
will not prove serious Bingley was
locked up on the charge of assault
with a deadly weapon. and Ranck was
released and permitted to so to his
home.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-29
ELOPEMENT AT BINGHAM.

b An Italian named Bigloto Mario is
locked up in the county jail underline
authority of a warrant charging him
with rather 81 serious offense, all be-
cause he IS said to have attempted to
eope with the wife of James Rolandc,
all OF Bingham. AS the story is told
the clipping couple secured team
sunday from a local livery stable and
decamped to Bingham Junction, where
they We're later found by the officer and
the irate husband, who incurred the
loss of one of his children and S35 in
money, as well us his wife. A. recon
ciliation was effected and the woman
was taken home by her forgiving
spouse, while the gay Mario languishes
in solitude.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-29
ATT HELD FOR MURDER.
Preliminary Hearing of Slayer of Mel
sen ut Logan Monday.
- vi Sneclal to the nNeuN 10y --- =

Logan, Dec. 29.Before Justice Brang
ham Monday. John w. Att had his
preliminary hearing for the shooting Of
Nielsen n few days ago. The same
witnesses who appeared at the inquest
testified to practically the same par
ticuiars brought out at the inquest. The
only new thing brought out was the
statement that Nielsen prevented inter-
ference with the fight in the street
which occurred before the shooting.
q The justice reserved his decision l,n-
til this morning, when he decided that
Att should be held to answer to the
charge of murder in the second degree
and he was remanded to the custody of
the sheriff for safe keeping.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-29
AN M. D. ON
Disc SE

Writing on kidney disease, the lnedi-,
cal terms for which is Nephritis. DIR. Z.
W. Chismond says in the MEDICAL
BRIEF"
I'm its incipiency it is as durable as
any inaladY that the system IS heir TO-.
TN ITS SECONDARY STAGE We
POSSESS NO SPECIFIC FOR IT'S
SRAyAGES.''
Where does that leave the kidney
medicines you have been taking?
And Just as we have said over and
over. it doesn't make much difference
What you cali kidney trouble, II 1T fas-'
tens, physicians and druggists have
had no successful treatment for it,
True, it commonly gets well at first,
but ic 1t does not, 1t enters the second
stage that was incurable up to the dis
covery of Fulton's Renal Compound,
which is the first thing known to re-
duce Inflammation in kidney tissues.
t When does the second stage como
mence? DIR. Chlsmond says: 1T DE-
VELOPS SO IJNCONSCIOUSLY IT
Is AS IA RULE FAR ADVANCED
BEFORE II is DISCOVERED.,
In view OF these acknowledged facts,
people with kidney trouble should do
some Very serious thinking before talk
ing futile kidney medicines under.
which the kidney deaths have risen to
over 10 per day. Even II the infiam-
nation is in the first stage, course. of
futile medicine is delay that develops
the very condition that Or. Chismond
says is ''lrreparable." and that was IT.
reparable up to the date of F'ulton's
beneficient discovery.
If you have kidney trouble. either
starting or seated. how can there be
| any question about your taking the
only known specific for Inflammation
of the kidneys, which. incipent or
chronic is the real difficulty with kid.
ney troubled people.
| Literature mailed free.
JOHN j. FULTON CO.,.
a12 First ST, San Francisco.
F.. j. Hill Drug Co. are our sole
local agents. Ask for Bi-MonthIy Bull
letin OF late recoyeries.