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Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
UNITED STATES ARMY POST AND
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE
WRECKED.
FIVE PERSONS DEAD
GREAT AMOUNT OF DAMAGE
DONE IN cASS AND SARPY
COUNTIES.

OmGha.-At least five persons are
dead, two fatally injured and score or
! more badly hurt and hundreds of thou
sands of dollars worth of property de-
stroyed by a tornado which late Tues
day afternoon passed over portions of
Sarpy and Cass counties.
The heaviest property losses so far
heard from were sustained by the
United States army post at Fort Crook
and the Presbyterian college at Belle
vue.
The storm lifted and dipped at inter-
walls, continuing southwark, doing
much damage to farm property.
Full details are not yet obtainable.
The first town struck was Papillion,
eight miles south of South Omaha. At
that point the damage was not great,
the funnel-shaped cloud apparently lift
ing sufficiently to pass the town with
out serious damage
1t again descended, however, as the
storm moved toward Rchfield, four
miles of Papillion. In it's path was the
farm of Gus Leader, whose farm build
ings were entirely destroyed and his
son, Charles Leader, aged 10, was killed
outright. All his live stock were killed.
Edward Martins farm was the next
TO be swept. Mr.. Martins home and
all his barns and small buildings were
totally destroyed, while Mr.. Martin was
fatally injured by being crushed under
his home
The little town of Richfield was al
most blown to pieces, but the casualty
list was small.
At Louisville half the town was
wrecked.
Mrs. Frank Hester was killed in her
home.
Two miles north of Papillion Martin
Tieth and his son James were driving
along the Little Papo river, when their
horses became frightened by the hail
and plunged into the swollen stream.
Both farmer and son were drowned.
An officer from Fort Crook arrived in
tie city Tuesday night and stated that
the damage to the army buildings
would amount to 100000 at the army
post alone and that the village was al
most total wreck.
A remarkable scene occurred when
the officers realized that tornado had
struck the post. Six hundred troops
of the Sixth regiment were brought to
battalion formation and in the midst
of flying slate roofs and other debris
they were marched across the parade
ground to the substantial buildings,
wnere they were put at rest and took
to the cellars.
The roofs of several of the large
buildings were torn off and other dam.
age done.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
COMPLAINTS ABOUT PAINT.

The time to complain about paint
is before the painter applies it. The
man who puts up the money should
not shirk the responsibility of choos.
ing the paint. True, the painter
ought to know paint better than the
banker, the professional man or the
merchant. The trouble is, the house
owner too often deliberately bars the
competent and honest painter from
the job by accepting a bid which he
ought to know would make an honest
job impossible
Secure your bids on the basis of
National Lead Companys pure White
Lead and pure Linseed Oil and see
that you get these materials.
No one need be fooled by adulter-
ated white lead. A blowpipe testing
outfit will be mailed to anyone inter-
ested in paint
Address, National Lead Company,
Woodbridge Building, New York City.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
President Talks to Women.

Washington.-Thew woman's depart
ment of the National Civic Federation
was organized here Monday, having for
tis object the betterment of conditions
for workers in every branch of in
dustry. The delegates were received
In brief address Mr.. Roosevelt gave
his support to the movement and pre-
dicted success if carried along prop
erly.
Combating the frequently expressed
idea that the nation represents the av-
erage and not the best, the President
in his speech touched upon government
liability to employees. saying:
1T seems incredible that at this per
iod in the worlds history the United
States government, the government OF
this democratic nation. should be lag
ging behind almost all other govern
ments in such matter as this.
"A year and half ago. for instance
there was perfectly competent man
attending switch engine on the Pan
anna railroad. An accident happened
through no foult of his own, which
crippled him for life: that man with
his children are on the verge of want,
| may say past the verge of want,
and he is supported only by the
labor union to which he belongs;
because there is no law by which
l. as head of the government, can
give him that which he is Justly
entitled to. 1t is a scandal and re-
proach to us that there are bodies OF
our people, men claiming as capitalists
TO have a special right to speak to us,
who actively oppose the passage of a
child labor law for the District Of Co
lumbia; who protest against the pas.
sage Of proper employers liability
laws. l want you to help me through
your representatives to get that type
OF legislation enacted which will make
the United States government model
employer, which will make the only
city under the absolute control of the
United States government. Washing
ton, model city"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
Nothing to Get.

Gelott Burgess was talking at .
theatrical supper in New York about
"The Lark" his delightful little paper
that failed.
Nearly all good papers fail" said
he. | have an aged friend who runs
a splendid paper in a small Western
village. The last copy my friend sent
me had this editorial paragraph
marked in blue pencil:
Burglars entered our house last
night. To the everlasting shame OF
the community for whose welfare wo
have labored thirty-eight years be is
said they got nothing"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
Not a Cross-Breed.

"Is that your dog. John?" queried
the mistress with a smiling glance at
the strange mongrel that hid behind
the coachman's heels.
mo. ma am" replied John. "he just
come in this morning, and | haven't
got the heart to drive him away"
''He looks like cross-breed, doesn't
he?" returned the lady.
ooh, no, a'am,' was the assuring
rejonder of John, "he isn't cross
breed. He is cheerful breed. He has
done nothing but hang around and act
happy ever since he came in."-Homs
Magazine
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
LACE COATS MUCH WORN.
Long Garments Just Now In the Ex.
treme Of Fashion.

Worn with the chiffon, batiste.
China silk and handkerchief linen
princess frocks of the more elaborate
sort, as well as with foulards, voiles
and tailored linens, are lace coats of
various types, although the longer
ones are at present deemed the more
fashionable. One design much ad-
mired for it's graceful lines, is, OF
course, meshed lace, appliqued with
white silk scrolls. The fronts and
back hang loosely from the shoulders
joined together loosely with loops and
chenille-tasseled ends of black velvet
ribbon. A similar bow joins the fronts
at the bust, and in addition to being
collarless, the coat is practically
sleeveless. as only short. loose lace
caps finish the armsize. Another coat
of white, square mesh net, heavily
darned in bold design, has pointed
sides, curved, gaping fronts and close
fitting elbow sleeves and is belted to
the figure by means of wide taffeta
band, beginning at the side seams and,
passing through "A slit several inches
from the edge of the fronts. this form
ing n girdle for the gown. A coat
greatly affected by women who go in
for long line effects, is short directly
at the back and front. but has wide
tab sides which reach almost to the
edge Of the skirt, and Greek sleeves.
short at the shoulder top and with
long, pointed side ends terminating
with chenille tassels.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
You Would Not Accept Counterfeit
Money, Why Accept Counterfeit

Good money is made by the Govern
ment in which you have implicit faith
and confidence. Good goods are made
by manufacturers who are willing to
stake their regulations on the quality
of the material offered to you through
the medium of their advertisements in
this paper. Counterfeit goods are not
advertised. The reason for it is they
will not bear the close scrutiny to
which genuine advertised goods are
subjected. Counterfeit money pays
more profit to the counterfeiter. Coun.
terfeit goods are offered to you for the
same reason.
Insist on the Genuine-Reject the
Counterfeit.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14

Starch. like everything else. is be,
Ing constantly improved. the patent
Starches put on the market 25 years
ago are very different and inferior to
those Of the present day. In the lat
est discovery-Defiance Starch-all In
furious chemicals are omitted. while
the addition of another ingredient, In
vented by us. gives to the Starch a
strength and smoothness never ap-
preached by other brands.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
Adams Punishment.

Arnold DAILY is responsible for this
one, which happened in school where
Bible study is part of the course.
What sin did Adam commit"
He ate forbidden fruit"
fright. What tempted ADAM"
Eve
Not really Eve, but the serpent
And how was Adam punished"
The girl hesitated and looked con-
fused. Behind her sat a little eight
year-old who raised her hand and said:
please, pastor, know"
ished?"
He had to marry Eve."-Young's
Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
The New Baby.

A young woman OF a religious turn
Of mind wished to announce to q
friend the birth of her first-born child
She sent the following telegram: !:
Isaiah, So" which, being interpreted.
read, For unto us a child is born.
unto us son is given"
The friend. more literal and less
familiar with the prophets, read the
message. and said to her husband: :
Margaret has boy, but why on earth
did she name him Isaiah? He must
be healthy chap. though, for he
weighs nine pounds and six ounces
Woman's Home Companion.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
Hetty Green Threatened.

New York.-Although efforts have
been made to keep the matter secret, 1t
has become known that Mrs Hetty
Green, who is living in the Hotel Plaza.
received last Friday letter signed
BLACK Hand" stating that unless she
gave $4,000 to the writer she would be
put to death. Since then Mrs. Green
In leaving the hotel for her office, has
taken a Madison avenue car. accom-.
panied by detectives. The letter re.
ceived by Mrs. Green was written in
ink, and the letters were formed like
print.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
wide-erimmed "Pieture Effects"

That the mushroom has not as yet
been completely ousted is shown by
the charming picture hats developed
in tuIle and malinette. The feature
which first attracts attention to them
Is the huge, almost overpowering,
crown of yards and yards of net,
plated into n high. broad series OF
pufrs floating over q velvet band de-
fining the inner edge Of the wide,
dropping brim which is velvet-piped
and sometimes dented at intervals.
Such hats as these bear a strong re-
semblance to those worn by the bellies
OF Washington's period, and then, as
now, surmouhting wondrous erections
Of hair pads. curls and ruffs.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
Well Named.

The train had stopped at little
town on the prairie.
The passenger with the skull cap
stuck his head out of the window and
read the name over the door of the sta
ticn.
Star View" he said. "Well, that's
a good name, anyway"
Yes, sir" responded the detected
villager on the station platform, and
it fits the burned town like glove. II
you should come here to make livin'.
mister. it'd starve you, all right, all
right"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
Force Of Habit.

BET that lady has been to the mil.
linery opening" whispered the big
waiter in the white apron.
What makes you think so?" asked
the cashier.
why, l said: Madam, what kind
OF trimmings do you like with your
steak?' and she says: Why. make II
black lace and two punches of red
cherries with wire leaves"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14

No. is a smart tie and jabot ef-
feet in sheer organdie; has tiny frill
of Val. edge. the lace being painted
in delicate colors.
No. & is Beau Brummel jabot; is a
graceful; fall of handsome lace headed
with bow of black velvet.
No. , shows a tailored tie; Is one
plain bow of black satin. backed by .
friu Of sheer, embroidered linen
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
VERY o. T.

Stork-I see you've got the gout,
Flamingo
Flamingo-Wrong. Hear of cent?
pede being caught scorching?
Stork-Yes
Flamingo-Well, I put my foot on
him and got burned.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
A Budding Financier.

"Do you think your boy will ever at
tain your standing as financier?"
81 guess he'll do" answered the emf
nent operator. Last week he gave mo
a quarter to keep for him, and he has
already drawn s245 on account"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14

AS my doctor did not help me began
using Doan's Kidney Pills. In few
weeks all these symptoms left me. ]
now weigh 1853 pounds and feel in ex
cellent health
Sold by all dealers so cents a box
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
Compensatlon.

Mrs. Baker-My husband costs me
good deal OF money.
Mrs. Barker-Yes, and he isn't very
good to you, either.
Mrs. Baker, know 1t, but I got .
dandy lot Of wedding presents with
him.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14

Pekin.-News was received here
Monday that 5000 rebels set out to
march on Keng-Tsze. treaty port on
the Songkoi river. A body OF provin.
cial troops met and repulsed one col.
umn at Man-Hao. but the other col.
umn, which is following the railroad
line. Is now within thirty miles OF
Meng.Tsxe.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14

a critical time of life
/ was on the verge oil
a collapse with kid.
ney troubles, back.
ache, dizziness, puffy
dropsy swellings and
urinary Irregularities.
1 lost flesh and felt
languid, nervous or
III H. IT..
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
Extraction.

How'd your scheme for extracting
gold from sea water turn out?"
Made my fortune"
You really extracted gold from sea
water?"
Nope; but I extracted a-plenty from
those who took stock in my scheme"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
IN . Pinch. Use ALIENS Foor.EAsR

A powder. 1t cures painful, smart
ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery OF
the age Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold
by all Druggists. 25c. Accept no sub
stitute. Trial package. FREE. Ad-
dress A. s. Olmsted, Le Roy. N. Z.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
Horse Still Useful,

Moe Rose-Do you think the automo-
bile is replacing the horse?
Joe Cose-Well, not entirely; any
way haven't found any automobile in
my bologna yet.-Browning's Mag1
zine
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
IL Nav HAPPEN,

What caused the blockade of tr;
in this street,"
"A girls spring hat blew off,"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14
AT A CRITICAL TIME.
Women Are Likely to Suffer with Dan
gerous Kidney Disorders.

Mrs. John Kirk, r. F. D. No. 2, De
troit, Mich, says: Five years ago al
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-14

To see what is right and not DO \
10 want Of courage.-Morris.
The sun., 1908-05-13
WON'T INSTRUCT FOR BRYAN.
Col. GIHey Rather Thinks Pennsylvanlas s
-Four VIII 60 JnInstructed.

Col. James NJ. Guney Democratic national
oommitteemanfor Pennsylvania. was at the
Holland House yesterday, He conferred
with many notable Democrats, some from
New York State and some from other States.
Col. Guifey smiled when the reports oon-
cerning Bryan sweep in the Keystone State
we're brought TO his attention.
Il haven't done any talking2 have Il'
asked Col Guiiey. No? We'll. | don't
intend TO do any talking now. The time
for me to act and TO talk will be in our State
convention, which meets In Harrisburg a
week from tomorrow.
Are the delegates at large TO be instructed
for Bryant Now, that's a nice question,
isn't IN | don't know much about matters
OF that kind but should rather think that
our delegates at large TO the Denver con-
vention will 90 uninstrloted,
What do you thinkY Let me interview
YOU; tell me something about the Penn
sylvania Democracy. warrant many out
aide the State are more familiar, in their
own minds, with the real situation in the
State than many in Washington and else
where who profess to understand our
affairs. ,
SStill, as / said, we're betting mani d
bet a big red apple that our delegates at
large 20 uninstructed 20 the Denver con-
vention and that there'll be no mention OF
Col. Bryan in our Harrisburg convention; in
the platform, | mean
Col Guhey returned 10 Pitttburg last
night
The sun., 1908-05-13
"6ETTINd MARRIED BY o, B. s.
Three Hours Of staged BadInaEe IrrItates
the Critics, a. He Predicted II WOuld.
Spfadl Cdble Dtipdich 70 THR SUN


SPECIAL Cabls DtIpaich 10 THE SUN.
LONDON, May l2.-When George Bernard
Shaw announced some time ago that he
was writing a play on the subject Of mar
riaRe he predicted that II would irritate the
critics. The prediction was abundantly
filed tonight when he produced the play
under the title Of Getting Married at the
Haymarket Theatre The critics all came
away bored.
It is a play only inasmuch a. II was pro-
duoed on a theatrical stage with theatr-
cal setting, being in reality what the pro-
gramme calls II, conversation, and Il
might a. we'll be read or reoited by one per-
son. It Is Of course full Of shavian cpl
grams, sparkling and paradoEical, and In
the first part 1t II extremely amusing. But
II becomes terribly tedious toward the end,
and az there is no plot there IL nothing 70
sustain interest. ..
There are thirteen characters and all
PROFOUND oonversationally theories on
marriage which are alternately whimsical,
cynical, profound and vitriollo, but never
tender or emotional II 10 true there ls one
eloquent appeal to man to appreciate
woman in the soul As we'll aS in the hesh
but on the whole the thing can be summed
up as three hours Of audacious badinage
outshawng Shaw.
The sun., 1908-05-13
BILLS SIGNED BY THE GOTERNOR,
He Approved a Number Of UnlmpOrtaht
Measures Before Leaving Albany.

ALBANY, May l2.-Before Gov. Hughes
left to-day for Washington he signed the
following bills
Mr.. Hammonds, authorizing fremen
and policemen In cities Of the second class
TO make application to the Commissioner
of Public Safety for reinstatement at any
time within one year after date OF dismissal.
such application to be in writing with a
release OF the city from all claims for back
cOmpens alton,
Mr.. Goldbergs, regarding the service
Of liens against owners or contractors by
providing that It may be made by leaving
a copy OF the undertaking and notice at
the nenors place OF residence, or II such
sbode or place OF business Of corporation
is not known. In such manner as the Court
may direct.
Mr.. Hemenway's, authorizing Boards of
Supervisors 10 establish county Laboratories
to be In charge Of trained county baoterl-
ologist and such assistants a. may be re-
Qulred, compensation OF such oncers 10
be fixed by the board.
Mr.. Hammouds, providing that bonds Of
municipal corporations, until payable, shall
be exempt from taxation for town. county,
municipal or State purposes.
Mr.. b. X. Robinsons, providing for the
election annually after the year 1908 Of seven
trustees OF the New York Dispensary and
regulating the powers OF the board.
Mr.. Yales. providing that the restriction
against the requirement OF lands and water
rights for improving water supply OF any
corporation shall apply to Nestchester county
and the towns OF Carmel and Putnam Valley,
Putnam county,
Senator Daviss. authorizing superin-
tendents Of state hospitals for the care Of
the insane. except the MAttsawAn and Dame
mora state hospitals. to receive voluntary
patients
Senator Daviss limiting the employ
OF counsel TO assist District Attorney.
The sun., 1908-05-13
OGDEN SURE or TAFT.
Head OF the OrEanlLatIOn In THIS state
sails To-day for Europe.

sails To-day for Europe.
Robert c. Ogden sails for Europe this
morning on the Tsutonic and will 60 to
Nauheim where he has been ordered by
bis physician for rest and treatment, Mr..
Ogden has been occupied In the work Of
the Taft organization Of the State Of New
York, Of which he is president, While
retaining bis Office Mr. Ogden will be re-
lIeved Of all active duties
MIR. Ogden paid farewell visit 10 Chair
man Louis c. Bay at the headquarters OF
the organization at 40 Broadway yesterday.
with the utmost loyalty 10 one or two
other excellent men whose names are
mentioned for the nomination. Mr.. Taft 10
certainly the logical candidate said Mr.
Ogden. sMr. Choate has ip his admirable
letter 70 the Taft organization Of the State
OF New York made this fact perfectly plain
Much Of our-work has been accom-
plished and II Ia not our purpose 70 assume
any functions Of the regular party organi-
s6tion, bu: only in a dignihed andj respect
ful way to inform the national convention
that there IL a very large and innuentiSl
body OF Taft opinion IN New York State.
on course when The win Of the oonvontion
IA made known We will bow 10 lie mandates
and work a. individuals for ils nominee.
HoWeveT ve oartninly bopo and OxpOct
that Judge ,Jait Fill head the tickot'
The sun., 1908-05-13
FAIRBANKS NOT OUT or RACE
And Not DlckerInG for denomination, Says
His Political Manager.

WASHINGTON. May Ex-senator James A.
Hemenway Of Indiana, close friend Of
Vice President Fairbanks and his political
manager, made the following statement to-
day:
sThe friends Of Vice-P President Fairbanks
feel that they have q right to complain Of
two stories telegraphed throughout the
country-ons from Washington and one
from Indianapolis s-eaoh with the same
obvious purpose
THE Indianapolis story was to the effect
that the friends Of the Vice President were
about 70 withdraw his name from CON
sideratiOn in connection with the Presi-
Dental nomination. No friend Of the Vice
President at Indianapolis or elsewhere,
was given an opportunity TO be heard on
this widely telegraphed report. which Is
absolutely without foundation in fact
The second story is that the friends Of
the Vioe-P President had been In negotiation
with a view to the denomination OF Mr.
Fairbanks for the second place on the
ticket. Several gentlemen Of prominence
are mentioned In connection with this
story, any one OF whom II he had been
asked about il would have denied II en-
phatically, since there is not the least basis
In truth for it
INDIANAPOLIS, May I2.-Ieading RepubR-
cans who are in the confidence OF Vice
President Fairbanks are expecting to re-
oeive word from him at any moment to
cease efforts in his behalf and 10 inform
the delegates TO Chicago that he will not
be a candidate before the convention.
They point out that the Vioe-Presidsnt
has not secured support In any Of the States
that touch Indiana and that while he may
have scattering votes throughout the
country they ara SO few that he cannot
cut any figure in the convention.
The result in Kentucky was a great dis
appointment to Mr.. Fairbanks and that in
Michigan was not less.
There is little doubt that the Indiana
delegation will fall into line for Taft, and
the latter's friends are already claiming
twenty-four Of the thirty delegates,