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Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22

G INCE Mrs. Taft became the owner
- of n Jersey COW she has been re
receiving hundreds of letters. Mean
while "Bossy" is giving a generous
quantity of rich milk, wholly uncon.
scious OF what a stir she has created.
Many of Mrs. Taft's correspondents
are housewives who offer her various
suggestions as to butter-making, how
to produce the most palatable cottage
cheese, etc.
Mrs. Taft is glad to receive letters
like these, for she knows they spring
from no mercenary purpose. The most
persistent of the correspondents, how
ever, are cattle breeders who see
what great advertisement 1t would
be for them II they could have their
special herds represented on the big
lot back of the White House. Such
communications get no consideration.
II all of them were answered to the
satisfaction of the senders the big ell
liptical pasture back of the presidents
home would soon look like a wild
west cattle ranch.
The story of the purchase and de.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
Size of Families Is on the Decrease

scarcely more than one-fourth of the
families enumerated.
The number of children under 10
years of age to each white family
was 2.S in 1890. as compared with is
in 1900. The ratio in 1890. of two chill.
dren under 16 years of age to each
white female 16 years of age and over,
declined to one in 1900.
OF 3,171.000 white persons enumer.
ated in 1880. approximately 100000
survived 30 years later. II 500 in 1880,
while in 1900 there were 23 persons
who reported their ages as 40 years
and over, SO that at the census OF 1900
1t is possible that there were still
living persons enumerated In the first
census, taken 110 years before.
In 1890 the Smiths led all the rest,
there being 33,345 of that family.
Other families followed In the So
quence given: Brown, Davis, Jones,
Johnson, Clark, Williams, Miller and
Wilson. These nine names repre-.
sented about four per cent. Of the total
white population Of 1890.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22

WASHINGTON.-In the giving out
w of the news at the White House
perhaps the most striking departure
from the Roosevelt methods has been
shown since March A.
The day of the "fair-haired boy" as
the Roosevelt newspaper favorites
wee locally land perhaps enviously)
known, has passed. There are no
press agents of the administration, or
II there are they do not appear as
such at the White House.
Mr.. Taft had not been president
very long before he announced that
ne would cease seeing newspaper rep
resentatives with the same freedom
they had been accustomed to at the
White House. The first version of this
was that when he had anything to
communicate to the newspapers he
would send for representatives and
talk to them. but that at other times
he did not care to see them
Either this was not his position or
he soon modified it. Now the practice
is to see newspaper representatives
by appointment, and when the inter.
view is sought the president requires
that the subject of 1t shall be stated.
This gives him an opportunity to de-
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22

oughly for the service in the partic-
ular country to which they expected
to go.
The course of study at the Imperial
School of Colonial Instruction occupies
six months and is somewhat encyclo-
paedic Capt Morgan is the chan
cellor and around campfire has charge
of the department of music, being an
expert banjo player French presides
over the chair of riding and is the
favorite with the boys" Capt Nor
gan has charge of the department of
war and teaches aspirants for the cow
boy life how to use the Colt and Win
chester. Welsh, a cow-puncher from
Idaho. is the professor of the lasso.
with Navajo Bob" for an assistant
And there are other studies and in
structors. The students in the school
are taught the art of breaking horses
and caring for them. They are taught
cowboy cookery, how to locate them
selves when lost, scouting. carpentry,
the construction of barracks and for,
tiications, how to pack the pack.ani,
mails, harness making. elementary
medicine and other similar things. 1t
is the aim of the school to reproduce
at Shepperton-on-Th as nearly as
possible the actual environment of the
particular colony for which the stu.
dent is destined. and he accordingly is
familiarized with all the pecularities
Of each country by the exact repro.
duction OF the houses, stables, corrals,
the tools with which he will have to
work and the food on which he will
have to live.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
The Missionary Mule.

"That mule" said the old farmer, is
what call missionary mule an III
tell you why: 1t throwed one man on
his head, an when the man wuz able
to be up an about ag'in. he went to
preachin'; an the last time the sherin
come to levy on that mule the critter
kicked him cross the county line, whar
they wuz holdin' campmeetin an
I'm blest ef the sheriff didn't git relig-
ion an quit runnin' fer office-wich
wuz uncommon hard to do, seein that
the Office habit run In his blood. tell
you, nuthin in this here worl is to be
despised, wen as humble critter ~
a mule kin be a missionary!
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22

0NE of the most frequent visitors to
" the members gallery of the house
of representatives in Washington
since the convening of the extraordin-
airy session OF congress is Mrs. Champ
Clark. wife of the minority leader, on
whom the eyes of the country aAe
turned during this his first experience
as chief of his party in the house.
1t is true the leadership was turned
over by John Sharp Williams during
the second half of the last session,
but the former leader kept close sur
veillance over his successor. Now Mr..
Clark is responsible for himself and
his management of Democratic affairs
on the floor of the house is a matter
OF deep concern to his wife, who. like
most congressmen's wives. takes the
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
His Little Joke.

It was Iust two years after their
wedding.
George" she said. romantically, as
she gazed at the fantastic picture the
red Goals formed. do you remember
our counting days?"
George laughed teasingly.
mo, my dear, I do not"
She looked up with hurt expires.
sion.
George. do you mean to sit there
and say you do not remember our
counting days? Why, l am shocked at
your coldness" ,,
And then George laughed again.
mo, dear. do not remember our
courting days. because only night
watchmen have to do their courting in
the daytime. But I do remember our
counting nights, and they were delight.
full, pet"
But she said he was too horrid for
anything. 'r,.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
Gen. Corbin Buys Cow for Mrs. Taft

livery of Mrs. Taft's COW never has
been told correctly. Maj. Gen. Henry
c. Corbin, who was a farmer in his
younger days. was commissioned to
get a COW. He made a selection and
early one morning he and Mrs. Corbin,
who are among the elite of Chevy
Chase, Washington's fashionable SUI
burb, embarked in an automobile and
led 'Bossy" into the city and up to
There they sent in policeman for
President and Mrs. Taft, who came
out and opened the gate in regular
country fashion.
Then arose problem as to what to
do with the COW. When the quartet
arrived at the White House stable
with the COW they found it crowded
so full of automobiles that no place
was left for "Bossy." Finally, by
shifting around, stable room was
found.
Gen. Corbin fixed an automobile
cushion by "Bossy's" side and in the
regular old-fashioned way MIXED
about quart of lacteal fluid. which
President and Mrs. Taft sampled"
and pronounced good. Having deliv.
cred the COW Gen. and Mrs. Corbin
whisked away in their automobile.
"Bossy's" surroundings were a little
strange to her at first, but she has be-
come used to the policeman and auto.
mobiles and is giving first-rate salts.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
A COWBOYS SCHOOL
American Type Is Being Perpet-
uated in England.
Students Are Taught Art of Breaking
Horses and Caring for Them
Services Are Still In
Demand

Notwithstanding the very
general impression that the cowboy 8
vocation is about gone, and that he
is vanishing type, the few remaining
specimens of which have gone into
vaudeville, there is, in fact, quite a
brisk demand for the service of the
cowboy in many parts of the world.
In Australia, South Africa, Northwest
Canada and South America the cow
boy will find job open to him for
long time to come. When one comes
to think of it, it is little surprising
that some enterprising Yankee has not
long ago hit upon a plan for supplying
the foreign demand for this distinctive
ly American institution, but for once
American enterprise has been outdone.
At Shepperton-on-Thames, almost in
the heart of England, one may see any
day now real cowboys performing
wonderful feats of horsemanship-
picking up handkerchiefs and hats at
full gallop, riding bucking 'bronchos," +"
and doing other acrobatic feats. One
may see the Colt and the Winchester
used in the most expert fashion, and
the lasso manipulated by past masters
of the art. There, at night, is the
bivouac and campfire, and the story
telling and good fellowship, and after
that the saddle for pillow and the
blanket for couch. And this is not
Buffalo Bills Wild West show. 1t is
the Imperial School of Colonial In
struction." from which are graduated
cowboys. The need of such an insti-
tuition was conceived by two English
men-Capt Morgan, who was an or
derly under Gen. French in South At
rica during the Boer war, and was a
member of the famous mounted police
of northwest Canada, and M. French,
who was a member of Dunlop's Scouts
and of the First regiment of Australi-
an Imperial Bushmen.
The idea of the founders of this in
stitution was to train selected men
for cowboy life, and equip them thor
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
Dancer In cheap Silver.

Ottawa, Ont.-In an address here,
Moreton Frewen, the English metal ex-
pert, said: ''If the step be not taken
to make silver worth at least 81 per
ounce, the Asiatic nations, with their
S00,000.000 of population living on q
silver standard. unchanged by the fluc-
tuations in the gold ratio, will in time
drive the industries of the white peo-
pie out Of business and scoop the trade
of the world in such products as steel
and cotton by producing the goods at
prices beyond the reach Of European
or American competition"
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
SmuaaIers Try to Settle.

New York.-The smuggling syndi-
cate which first offered Collector of
the Port Loeb 100000 to drop the
governments investigation of the
smuggling of sleeper" trunks con-
tanning $4,000 worth of Paris
gowns, has increased its offer
TO $260,0O0, according to Mr..
Loeb. ''The amount now offered the
government to drop the investigation
and probable prosecution is 100000"
said Mr.. Loeb. The amount repre-
sents what would be penalties of fully
100000 above the appraised value of
the goods. All offers have been re-
fused"
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
"coFFEE DOESN'T HURT ME"
Tales That Are Told.

Il was one of the kind who wouldn't
believe that coffee was hurting me-"
says n. Y. woman. You just couldn't
convince me its use was connected
with the heart and stomach trouble l
suffered from most of the time.
my trouble finally got so bad
had to live ON milk and toast almost
entirely for three or four years. Still
l loved the coffee and wouldn't believe
1t could do such damage.
What ] needed was to quit coffee
and take nourishment in such form as
my stomach could digest.
Il had read much about Postum,
but never thought it would fit my case
until one day | decided to quit coffee
and give 1t trial and make sure about
1t. So l got package and carefully
followed the directions.
Soon l began to get better and was
able to eat carefully selected foods
without the aid of pepsin or other di-
gestants and 1t was not long before 1
was really new woman physically.
Now / am healthy and sound, can
eat anything and everything that
comes along and know this wonder
ful change is all due to my having
quit coffee and got the nourishment /
needed through this delicious Postum.
MY wonder is why everyone don't
give up the old coffee and the troubles
that 60 with It and build themselves up
as have done, with Postum
Easy to prove by 10 days trial Of
l. rtst- n
Is big.
There's q Reason"
Ever read the above letterf A new
enc appears from time to time. They
are genuines true. and full OF human
1nteReSt.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
TURKEY IN Wild
REVOLUTION
REPORT THAT SULTAN ABDUL
HAND HAS AsOIcATED
THE THRONE.
HIS FLIGHT RUM0RED
ARMY OF HUSNl PASHA, LEADER
OF YOUNG TURKS, MARCHING
ON THE CAPITAL.

Constantinople.-Th most impor-
Turkish capital Monday was the re-
port that Sultan Abdul Hamid had abb
dicated 1t caused the greatest ex-
citement in the lobbies of Parliament.
A rumor of the flight of the Sultan
on warship followed closely on that
Of his abdication, but neither could be
confirmed.
Large crowds gathered at the Brit
ish Embassy, where, other reports had
it, the Sultan had taken refuge, and
there were also scores of inquiries at
the Russian Embassy concerning the
truth of the rumor that the Sultan was
under the protection of Russia on one
of it's guardships.
At both of these embassies all
knowledge of the Sultan's movements
was denied and the Turkish foreign
Office also gave strong denial to one
and all of these rumors.
The abdication of Abdul Hamid ap-
pears to be not improbable, and it ap-
pears that within day or two the con-
stitutionalists may accept as his sue
cessor Prince Yuisof Izzedin, the eld-
est son Of the late Sultan, who is sec
ond in line, as they are strongly dis
pleased with Abdul Hamid's attitude.
The palace Monday was under
strong guard and even high officials
were not permitted to enter.
The constitutional forces Monday
afternoon sent out small parties to
reconnoiter and at Z o'clock in the
evening they were within sight of the
gates of Constantinople. They encoun-
tered no resistance, nor does any re-
sistauce seem likely unless it is at the
palace.
The headquarters of the constitu-
tionalists army is at Dedeagatich and
General Husni Pasha's forces, which
now number between 10000 and 10000,
occupy a range of hills about twenty
miles from the capital. Every hour re-
Inducements are adding to their num-
bers. "a.
At secret sitting at the chamber
today the deputies refused to act on a
vote Of confidence in the Cabinet. 1t
was apparent that the chamber was
hostile toward the Cabinet owing to
the fact that many of the ministers
were identified with the old regime.
The grand vizier, Tewfik Pasha, read
a declaration explaining that he had
assumed office from patriotic motives
at the moment of crisis in order to
save the country and constitution
which everybody believed to be endan-
gered by recent events. He said he
counted upon the support of the depu-
ties and was ready to withdraw if their
confidence was withheld. He conclud-
ed by announcing the signing of the
s-Bulgarian protocol.
1t is not likely that the entire army
will reach the capital for some little
time, as Husni Pasha and his military
associates deem it advisable to with
hold their advance until they are
strong enough to win success by over
whelming numbers. They hope that
the so-called reactionary oppression
will yield without fighting.
The war ministry under Edhim
Pasha has been inactive. There have
been practically no preparations so
far az can be observed to resist the
advance of the Saloniki troops.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
No Press Agent Now at the White House

cline to take up subjects he Is not
ready or willing to discuss. In appli-
cation, however, there is good deal
of latitude. After the subject men
toned is disposed of the president
up by himself or his visitor.
President Taft has an intimate per-
sonal acquaintance with nearly all the
newspaper correspondents in Wash
ington. He calls them by their first
names and by nicknames. He knows
their families and friends. With those
in whose discretion he has confidence
he chats in the same jolly, frank way
as of old-with this difference: the
visitor is made to feel that he must
not take professional liberties. Mr..
Taft does not want himself or the
White House written up as show. On
account of his personal intimacy with
the newspaper men he did not adhere
to his original plan of confining them
to very formal interviews, but this
concession does not mean making
copy" out of casual conversation.
There is no more running to him to
verify reports, to learn who is to be
appointed to office, to get stories about
senators, to get advance statements
prior to official action.
Mr.. Taft does not say much about
it, but he let's it be known that he in
sists upon the dignity of his office.
He likes small talk to express his
views about men and affairs, and his
visitors may use what they hear for
their guidance, but not as presidential
pOSSjn for puh1icotiop
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22

THE size of the average family in
! the United States has decreased
from 5.S persons In 1870. the date of
the flrA census, to 4.6 in the same area
in 1900, according to volume being
prepared by the census bureau at
Washington.
or especial interest from sociologi.
cal point are statistics Of family life.
In 1890 families composed of no more
than three persons represented only
one-fourth OF the entire number Of
families. while In 1900 families Of SIM
liar size made up nearly 40 per cent.
Of all families. Families composed Of
six or more persons represented in
1870 more than one-half, but in 1900
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
Jess Said Her PRAYERS.

One day three-year-old Baby Jess
was visiting her grandmother, who
was very devout. She asked Baby
Jess II her mother had taught her
to say her prayers.
Jess answered: Yes, ma'am."
Whom do you pray to, dear, and
ask to forgive your naughty ways?"
Sometimes l pray to mothers
knees and sometimes to the bed."-
Delineator.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
lettino Him Down Easv.

A young man of very limited means,
after the marriage ceremony, present
ed to the minister 81 large copper
cents, all spread out on the palm of
his right hand. This is all I've got,
parson," he said. Seeing a disappoint-
ed look in the minister's face, he add
ed: IF we have any children we will
send them to your Sunday school,
Success Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22

Soon after l began taking Doans Kid
ney Pills l passed several gravel
stones. I got well and the trouble has
not returned. My back is good and
strong, and my general health is bet
ter"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22

and now TO cure
them. Mrs. w. G.
Davis, of Groesbeck.
Texas, says: Back
aches hurt me so l
could hardly stand.
Spells of dizziness
and sick headaches
were frequent and
the action of the kid
news was irregular
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
Table Talk.

story In which Webster Is said
to have figured: The statesman was
once asked by woman at a dinner
given In his honor. how he varied in
his eating and what he generally ate.
Madam" the answer ran. Il vary IN
eating In this respect; sometimes !
eat more. but never less"
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
When Courage Failed.

"TIeH OUUTd9c dITeu.
Duke said the heiress. eagerly,
did you see father?"
Yes"
"Well?"
I'VE talked about the weather."
What? Lose your nerve again?
Why don't you brace up and talk like
a mana subject of king on whose
domain the sun never sets!"
Cant" moaned the duke. "All the
time l was in your fathers office he
kept grinning at big painting"
What painting?"
THE battle of Bunker Hill."-Lip
pincott's.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
HIS LUCK.

why didn't you come around ear
lier? The snow is all melted away"
Oats just my luck. lady. Every
time feels like workin' de sun comes
out and does me out of a job!"
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
AlLING WOMEN.
Keep the Kidneys Well and the Kid.
neys Will Keep You Well.

Sick, suffering, languid women are
learning the true cause of bad backs
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22

A fiavoring that is used the same as lemon
or vanilla. BY dissolving ssranulated sugar
in water and adding Mapleine, delicious
syrup is made and syrup better than maple.
Mapleine Is sold by grocers. II not send 35c for
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-08-11

licious refreshments were served and
all think Miss Wore q splendid hostess.
Some new members were added to
their number.
Jay Blber went to overtn, Neb.,
last Friday.
|. Bertha Lee and her brother, Mel
vin, have returned to their places of
employment. after attending the fune-
raj of their brother. Arnold. Melvin
went to Overton, Neb., Saturday and
Miss Bertha went Monday to Fort
Cook. Neb.
Mrs. Spray Malone of Kenwood
visited relatives in town few days
the FIRST Of the week.
Mrs. Geo. Fritz was in Denison
Saturday and went out to the John
Fritz home and remained over Sunday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-08-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Monday. August. 2.

Monday. August 2.
Mary A. Kenyon to A. Weatherbee
a { d, lot 5. blk 10, Dow City,
Iowa. Con. $40.
Isaac Howorth to E. G. Nordine
81 sci mel and mel sci sec "a. Goodrich
twp. Con. $4,000
E. G. Bley to Wilhelm Kroll-s3 81
ne3; sci sec II, Charter Oak twp.
Con. SIT. $40
G. L. Breckenridge to Alexander
Flaugh-lots 2 and 8, blk q, Manila.
Iowa. Con. 81. $50.
Martin zimmerman to G. L. Brock
enridge lots and 8, blk q, Manil-
la. Iowa. Con. 1850
Tuesday, August 8.
Fred e. Kleeb to 81. T. Bilesman
lot 4 and Cd Of lot 5. blk llS. Deni-
son, Iowa. Con. 81, 600.
Myrtle Tucker Brink to C.. w.
Tucker 81 na WI sw4 nw4 nw4 sec IL,
Denison twp. Con. $500.
Minerva S. Torrey ct al to John
Reese-lot ga" plat Of lot l, in subd
of lot 8. nj sw4 sec %, Charter Oak
twp and lot s. subd of blks 9. IA. II
in North Charter Oak ex q strip g
rds wide off e end. Con. $3.50.
Wednesday. August 4.
Charles Magill to Henry Maeill- lot
10. blk q, Vail. Iowa. Con. $3.50.
Bridget Byrnes to William M.
Byrnes- lot 8. blk l, Vail. Iowa.
Con. $l25.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-08-11

couple left for Wilbur, Neb., for q
short visit at the home Of the brides
brother. Charley sthutney. -.
P. j. Mccullough and wife went
across the country in an auto to Lake
View for Q shsrt outing.
Eddie Mitchell is threatened with
pneumonia.
Mrs. Evers and daughter. Clara,
and son, Harold. Of West Side were
shopping here Wednesday.
Howard Mccullough took his depar-
ture Thursday morning for South Da-
kota. He will visit at Wagner and
Gregory, s. D.. and will spend q
month or more looking at the coun-
TRY.
Mrs. McGovern drove over to Ma
nilia Wednesday and spent the day
with friends.
Dan Molseed came from Chicago
1hursday and spent q few days here
with his mother.
Miss Mary Maugen and brother.
PETE. arrived Thursday from Dewitt.
Iowa. for . visit with their uncle.
James Maugen. They will also visit
relati.es 1t Dunlap snd Defiance be-
70 they return.
George Friday was . passenger to
Omaha Monday to look for feeders.
Mr.. Whalen Of Alabama, who has
been visiting his cousin, Mrs. Pat Me-
earthly. for the last week, left Satur-
day evening for Omaha to visit rela-
tives.
Lucia Woods OF Petersburg, Neb..
10 here for visit with her grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Fitch.
Mrs. Jas. Duffy spent Monday with
her sister near Denison.
Miss Agnes Maher Of Arcadia and
Margaret Mccarthy Of West Side are
visiting friends in and around Vail
this week.
Jas. Brogan shipped three loads Of
cattle to Chicago Saturday night and
the Vail Mill Co. four.
Mr.. j. Lavine Of Frasier il visiting
his sister, Mrs. John Larson.
Jay O'Rilley Was i'll q few days
last week. having been overcome with
the heat. but 10 now much better.
Joe Monaghan came down from
Denison Wednesday on business.
Mrs. Clark and daughter and Mrs.
B. Brehney Of Delmar are guests at
the Pat Bierne home for the last cou.
pie Of weeks.
Miss Lillian Graves of Denisor
came Tuesday evening for visit with
friends.
Mr.. E. Barden Visited his daughters
in DesMoines last week. His grand.
daughter, Miss Blanche lines, re.
turned home with him and will spenc
/, 2 month here with relatives.
Mike McVey was over from Ode.
bolt Thursday.
The Misses Margsret McGoverr
and Agnes Powers were West Side
callers Friday.