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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-08
Reinforcing Most Important.


The reinforcing is one of the important
factors in making good post Care should
be taken by the maker to see that the
reinforcing is placed as near the surface
as possible, for It is here that the strain
first falls. Another essential is the adding
OF enough water to the concrete When
experiments were first made with the con
crete post there were many failures. caus-
ing the post to be regarded with suspicion
In nearly every case these failures were
caused by using damp concrete and lamp
ing instead Of using a wet mixture The
specialization OF the concrete was not COM
plete and, moreover, when one end Of the
post was being tamped, the bond between
the reinforcing at the concrete and the
other end was being broken. Everyone
who is at all familiar with the Working
Of concrete knows that to get the fun
value Of the reinforcing a permanent bond
must be established between the concrete
and the reinforcing. At the Colorado Tx
pertinent station Of the United states De-
partment OF Agriculture tests We're made
between fence posts made of tamped CON
crete and poured concrete. II was found
that the poured concrete posts were
little over Is per cent stronger than the
tamped posts Of the same size, mixture and
, reinforcement. They were also found
better able to Withstand the actions OF
frost and alkali. Another important factor
in making a good post is the curing. Posts
should be carefully cured They should be
made and kept in a shadysplace from sixty
to ninety days before setting out The
day Of the concrete fence post Is just
dawning and It promises another use Of
concrete to relieve long felt want
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-08
stronger Than wood.

Very naturally the solution Of this diff
Guilty seems to be concrete. Concrete fence
posts possess many advantages over
wooden posts. Concrete owns the valuable
feature of gaining strength with age,
while, as above stated, wooden posts rap
idly deteriorate In comparative strength
a new six-inch wooden post is about thirty
times as strong as the concrete fence post
of the same size, reinforced proportion
ately p at thirty days of age; but on &C
count of wood weakening so rapidly and
concrete slowly gaining strength, it can be
seen that this advantage in favor Of
wooden posts is only momentary. Concrete
posts are impervious to the little grass
fires that spring up after a seige of dry
weather, while wooden posts are just
burned enough at the bottom to break
when brushed by stock. The reinforced
concrete post also has the asset of CON
ductivity. Quite often we read Of light
ming running along the fence wire and
killing stock at the fence, This is i'm
possible when a concrete post is used, for
| the wire in the post acts as a conductor
and the lightning is harmlessly carried to
! the ground.
In appearance the concrete posts far ex-
! coed the wooden posts. They stand straight
| in the ground and are uniform in size and
color. If a post is cracked by running
| stock 1t does not break off and let down the
fence, for the reinforcement in the post
! holds it together. II a wooden post cracks
1t is easily broken and soon the stock is
wandering down the railroad tracks, caus.
ing more work for the claim department OF
that railroad.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-08
,Iy Much Cheaper.


gravel and crushed stone will vary accord.
ing to the locality. In some places proper
sand TO use is almost impossible to oh,
tain without paying a high freight rate
but in these places II is a general rule that
wood is also high. At an average. the
initial cost OF concrete posts is a trtfle
higher than wooden posts; however there
are one or two commercial post holds on
the market that will make concrete post
for about the same as cost of wood This
is accomplished by making the shape of the
post such that it will give the greatest
strength with the least amount of material.
The ultimate cost of the concrete post Is
far less than the cost of the wooden post
This is due to the fact that the concrete
posts are never replaced and the first cost
is the last cost
Every building material dealer, or cement
block manufacturer, can make concrete
posts very profitaby. The cost Of the
mods is very small and a larger profit can
be consistently made on a post than on a
concrete block. There is always a con-
slant demand in all localities for fence
posts Of some kind and it should be no
difficult task to convince a prospect that
the cement post is more economical and
desirable than theS wooden post Then.
again, there are always certain times of
the year when trade is slack. and It is a
problem for the dealer to keep his men
busy. This is the time of the year when
stock of concrete posts can be replen,
ished and the men kept busy instead OF
idling their time, 1t requires no great
amount of skill to make a neat post, but
to be successful the elementary rules Of
mixing concrete must be observed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-08
MendOcino COunty's
Values Are Growing

CONTINUED From Page sI,tesnl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-08

The principal beet counties are salt Lake
UtEh. Wasatch, sanpete and SEWER. but
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-16
THE CASE Or OATES HAS
UNPRECEDENTED RECORD
outs Defendant iu criminal Proceed
uu- Iicd SLY Times and Given
Ihe Death Penalties.

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has wife when he resisted IAN attempt
which a white man and a negro made
to rob him.
Tho .aus nIshf "a draEuet was put
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-05-16

Entered al the WaNahachIe post9fice as
Mail Matter ~ the Second Glass.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11
CALL OF THE OPEN.

Maybe. to strike for the heart Of tho
forest,
Muse by the shores of tumblinc
streams,
Would bring back the spell of the days
that were rarest,
Would quicken the glow Of my fading
dreams.
Maybe. glimpse of the hills when morn
ing
Brightens the world with her golden
beams
Would waken hope that has long been
sleeping.
And lead me again to my castle OF
dreams
Maybe. to roam where the wind is sigh
ing
And the shimmering sea in the sunlight
gleams
Would teach me a song I've despaired o(
learning,
Would fashion life from the tissue OF
dreams.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11

Judge Chas. Mccall granted the
mot on of the plaintiff in the Hicks
St1ll suit, requiring the defendant
to file an amended answer, stating
separately the matters intended to
be pleaded in justification, and stat
ing separately the matters intended
to te alleged and proven in mitiga-
tion. The defendant has ten days in
which to file this answer. AS the
time is growing short between now
and the June term Of court, the de-
fenAsnt' is taking as little time as
poss.b'e g with answers in an endeavor
to have the cases at issue by next
month. When this answer is filed the
Plaintiff undoubtedly will come back
wi h another mo ion to strife.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11
APEX bREEzEs

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Johnson and
eral weeks in Denver, returned We'd
nesiay.
Andy Donaldson was a visitor to
Idaho Springs Sunday with his high
steprer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Burg were local
visitors on Sunday.
Henry Baer made a trip to the
state metropolis via the Moffat road
Saturday, returning Monday. Too
warm there for Henry.
George Waite made a business trip
to the county seat Monday.
Ed. Godett, who had been spending
the winter with relatives in Missouri,
arrived Monday. looking we'll and
hearty. He reports having had fine
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shad Reid and daugh-
tsr. left Monday for Denver to spend
a few days.
c. r. Baer is filling the vacancy
as postmaster during Mrs. Reid s
absence.
Master Carl Johnson, who was very
Ill while In Denver with a severe at
tack Ct tonsolitis and rheumatism, is
improving slowly. but is pleased to
breathe the mountain air again.
M. J. Whe'an has been on the sick
list during the past week.
Gus. Wedman. an old-tlmer OF
Apex. is Ill at st. Anthony's hospital
in renver and his condition is re.
ported serious.
Sam Keenan,. who had been spend.
Ing the winter at Fraser, Colo, and
the. early spring in Denver, returned
Tuesday.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11
The Need Of Men.

I More men are needed in the world
today than ever before, because there
10 more to do-more different things to
make. more actual people to support.
Fifteen years ago the bicycle-makers
would have been frightened into bank.
ruptcy II you had told them that in
1910 their trade would have almost
disappeared. But what do we see
now? The coming Of automobiles has
given work to all the bicycle men and
thousands more. And II Is SO In other
businesses and professions. The point
to remember Is that. while the form
Of work changes. the work In every
field remains. and even increases. The
real claims are not all taken up. Alex-
ander the Great was only fool when
he wept because there were no more
worlds to conquer. He didn't use his
eyes to see with. but only to weep
with.-Saint Nicholas.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11
BLACK HAWK NEWS NEVADAV|LLE NOTES

Frank Warren and Andrew Curnow
started gulch mining during the past
week
John Curnow was a passenger to
Denver last Thursday.
Ernest Morgan and Tony Fergan.
ch!oh have been showing their skill
at doub.e-band drilling. They intend
to make cleanup at one Of the
Fourth of July celebrations.
John Quintrall is busy this week
idence.
Arlo Kloer had to visit the doc
tor this week, on account of fire"
In his eye.
Creed, Coo, last Sunday.
Joseph Kramer, Richard Trezise
Ben Kramer and Albert Curnow were
Idaho Springs visitors Sunady.
John Frouse came up from Denver
last Wed esday to visit relatives.
Mrs. Enos LETT Tuesday morning
for Denver.
H. C. Fol niger is busy the past
week erecting a new fence around his
premises, which makes a very neat
appearance.
% eph Kramer re urnei Monday
from Wis t to Golden and Denver.
DR.. Enos went to Denver Monday
to purchase a four-passenger auto
mobile.
II. Bols nger, Jr., returned Sunday
from a visit to Denver
Mrs. J. Williams returned Satur
day from Denver, having gone down
to bid her husband farewell on his
trip to Korea.
Nick Prouse returned Monday eve
ming from the state Of Idaho.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11
MISJUCGED,

Myrtle" said her father, II want
you to send that young Smitherton
about his business. I won't have him
coming around here any more. don't
like him."
Why. father, can't see what you
can have against him. He Is awfully
nice. comes from very fine family.
doesn't use tobacco and he never
touches a drop of any kind of liquor"
That's all right. l don't like him.
He hasn't any sense of humor. and
don't believe man who lacks the
sense of humor can ever amount to
much"
But he has a sense of humor. After
you had gone upstairs last night he
said you were the funniest thing he
had ever SEEN"
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11
An Unpleasant Revelation.

my son." said the doting parent,
ut Is your duty to tell the girl you
hope to marry all about yourseH-ell
your faults and weaknesses. That's
the true test of love-"
Il did," replied the hopeful. "It
wasn't much"
What did you tell herr"
why. you see, dad, she didn't real
ly know who you were. So l told her"
"Eh! And what did she say?"
She's an aw;ully nice girl. dad. and
she said she'd tried hard to reconcile
herself to the unpleasant truth"
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11
Boy Mllllonalres.

often call the boys OF the public
schools Of New York millionaires.
not because they have. or ever will
have, millions Of dollars Of their own.
but because they have millions upon
millions Of minutes to spend. A boy
of ten. for example. has a prospect Of
living until he 10 10. which means
that he has fortune Of over 30..
600, 900 of minutes. OF these millions
he will have to spend nearly third.
or 10000. 900. in sleep. and another third
in earning his food. shelter. cloth
ing, and other necessities Of life. But
he will still have . large fortune to
spend ~ no plesses. The failure or
success. or at any rate the largeness
or narrowness. Of his life. will depend
largely on how no chooses to spend
this surpius.-Book Of Knowledge.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11
BoNAPARTE AND HIS RED MAN
story Of the Familiar Of Napoleon,
Disregard Of Whose Advice
| Caused His Downfall.

Tho story Of the Red Man was evi.
IDENTIFY current In Paris at the time Of
Napoleon's downfall. In a section
headed "Bonaparte and His Familiar"
contained in News From the Invisible
world" pp. 1886 Zone Of Miner &
Sowerby's publications. reissusd in
London. 1Sb4). an anonymous corre-
spondent. writing from Paris. names
January !. 1914. as the date when tho
mysterious visitant appeared. The ac-
count Is given with much circumstan-
tiality Of detail. but differs materially
from Cyrus Redding's version. Instead
Of being q person Of small stature, the
familiar was tall man of imposing
appearance. dressed all in red. Count
Mole. In attendance on Napoleon. with
orders TO admit no person to his pres
ence. was quite overawed by the mys-
terious stranger. He listened trem-
bling at the door. and heard all that
passed.
The familiar, It seems, was not an
embodiment of the enemy of mankind.
but rather the genius who presided
over Napoleon's destiny. He ordered
certain course Of action to be taken.
and allowed three months for 1t to be
CARED into effect Napoleon apparent
ly refused to comply. They parted In
anger. and in three months the en-
peror was a captive in Elba. Even
the French papers, when Bonaparte
was deposed, recurred to this fact, and
remarked that his mysterious visitant's
prophetic threat had been accom-
plished." On three different occasions
the Red Man appeared to the Emper-
or: In Egypt. after the battle Of Wag-
ram. and In January. 1914.
In the process Of transmission
through the crucible OF fervent loyal
list imagination the story seems to
have been altered or mutilated.-
Notes and Queries.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11

The pastor will preach Sunday
morning at eleven O'Clock. All are In
vited.
N. C. Hansen went to Denver this
morning.
! The new town of Milliken on the
d. L. & N. w. railway suffered a
severe loss from fire this week and
among those whose places Of bus
mess wero entirely consumed by the
flames were VIM. Dingle, who form
cry conducted a drug store In Black
Hawk, going from here year ago to
Miliiken. His loss is $4,000 without
any insurance.
Rchard Osborn and family, who
had been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Tabb, returned Saturday to their
home in Denver
John Webster was a passenger to
Denver Sunday morning.
/ Paul Maker and DIR. Reed were up
from enver to attend the firemen's
daucH.
Jud Kriley made a trip to Denver
Tuesday.
Miss Olga Crook and friend, Miss
Higgins, were arrivals Saturday from
Denver to attend the dance and Wis
it with relatives and friends.
Mesdamcs o. NJ. and E. A. Borg
and Miss Heating and Joe Evenson,
after visit with Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Eatwell, returned Saturday to
their home in Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Eilmann enjoy
ed visit from Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Jacobs OF McCook, Neb., during the
week.
Miss Clara Morris. of Kremmling,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Eli
mann. Her brother, James, drove to
Rollinsville TO meet her.
Dave Murphy came up from Den
Yer to visit his mother and attend
the dance.
Mrs. Louis Pircher was among the
pass ngers to leave Monday for Den
yer.
Cay C'Mera was an arrival Satur
day from Morenci. Ariz. He has Sc
cured position in one of the mills
and expects to remain here.
The Woodmen Of the World will
give an open meeting Monday. to
whioh h tie public is invited. There
viii be short program, card playing
and dancing.
FRED Bauer and John Webster rode
the Nanny goat in the Women of
WoodIra't Tuesday evening.
Wv an Fritz was up for the dance.
Water Miller was a visitor from
D-nver Saturday.
Curtis Rundquist. of Golden, came
up Sa urday to visit friends, return
ing Sunday.
Disciples Of Terpsichore had their
fill of enjoyment Saturday evening
at the annual ball of the Black Hawk
firemen, held in Fritz hall. The
spac GUS hall was crowded with those
who came from Denver, Golden and
var o Parts Of tine county Siggel's
orr hestra furnished the music and
ware genero-s with their music, play
ing frequent encores. Dancing con-
tinued until five o'clock in the
morning. A splendid supper was
served by Mrs. P. j. Murphy which
satisfied the dancers to a nicely.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11
VALUE OF THE IMAGINATION
A Reasonable Amount Of Day Dream.
Ing Does Not Provo Detrimental
to Ones interests.

Life naturally must be more inter-
esting to the person of vivid imagina-
ton than to one who lives only for
who fears to dream as his fancy Wills
because reality bears heavily upon
him. We do not think that even the
man Of affairs would find the indul-
gence Of a few day dreams detrimen-
tai to his interests, while to those
who look only upon the serious side
Of life and share only its darker as
poets. a few dreams Of what perhaps
may come to pass would act as q
tonic upon tired nerves. Our dreams
are often companions to US, and some
times We md ourselves moving un-
consciously with them in a world far
removed from our real habitation. bur
one whose promises seem easy of jul
fllment and whose delights compen-
safe for some Of the hardships we
may. perhaps. be called upon to bear
during our waking hours. The world
which Is our idea of happiness. with
all its wonder Of accomplishment and
all its measure Of appreciation-the
world in which We naturally play an
important part-who has not seen its
shining sands. and lofty submits. and
Towering paths. beckoning. ever beck
oning. telling US how good II is to
live and defyfng US to resist its ap-
pealing call? We cannot all gain its
shores and discover long-hidden Sc
crets. but. at least. We can turn its
promises to our advantage and make
our day dreams oases. as II were. in
the desert spots Of life.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11
BuULUER PARK

Zen Ward left for Denver last Mon.
day on an important business trip.
Ralph Stotis is spending a few
days n the valley.
Gus. Eckwell and Norman Meyers
have taken a contract on the Brown
property.
Mr.. Murray, of Cripple Creek, ar
rived last week to look after his min
ing property up Boulder canon.
Mr.. Mueller Of Denver, was up last
Saturday on a visit to Norman Meyer
Of Baltimore.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11

The marriage of Miss Francis Bog
gio to P. Dalolio was solemnized yes
tsdray morning by Rev. Father Mey-
er in the Ca holic church. as announc
ed last weak in the Observer. The
o. many beautiful and useful presents
TIE home Of the brides parents.
where a wedding dinner was served,
was the scene of large assemblage
of guests. The bride and groom left
on the afternoon train for Denver.
They will return in a few days to
mabe their hone on East High street
which has been furnished and is in
readiness for the rewlyweds.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11
IN RUSSELL GULCH

The front Of the store of Wagner
& Askew is being painted pale
gre n. 1t leni is an attractive appear
ance to the establishment. George
Bel wood and father are doing the
painting.
f. Ely ,e't Monday afternoon for
New York, where he will remain in
t future. Mrs Bly.e will leave later
to join h:r husband. She is staying
with Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Wagner for
the present..
Sherman Harris was a business
pass nger to Denver this week. He
W. mt down to see about fan for the
Santiago porperty.
The Epworth Leagues will begin
Sunday. May 14th. with sunrise
prayer meeting, this being the 22nd
anniversary of that society. Everyone
is invited to this early service. In
the evening the choir will be at its
best. The pastor will preach. You
had better come!
Friday afternoon of last week, a
Mr.. Eardy shot and killed a valu
able hare hound belonging to Harry
Matthews. The dog was killed near
the cab n occupied by Dick Matthews
and VIM. Roach. It is said the trouble
originated over a dog fight of few
weeks ago when a little TERROR be-
longing to a Mr.. Mures, a friend OF
Hard, was bitten. Mures threatened
to kill the hound. but could not man
age to get a shot at the dog. Mat
thews feels his loss keenly and has
brought action in the county court
against Hardy. The dog was a valu-
able specimen of a hound and had
won seve al prizes in coursing events
The Redmen held a public enter
tainmeat and dance last Friday even
ing in the I. o. o. F. hall. Every
thing in connection with the affair
was free and consequently a large
crowd was present. Everyone had 9
splendid time. The Improved Order o.
Redmen is fast becoming the great
est organization in the country. II
is the Oldest American order in ex
istence and was known in early his
tory as the Sons of Liberty. 1t is
not only a fraternal but beneficial
society and the teachings inculcated
in the members is the highest and
10 'tiest of any fraternal body in the
country. No good Redman can be q
bal character II he attends his coun
ellis and lives up to the teachings
taught around the council fires of O
tribe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gerard and
little daughter left Russell for the
old country this week, where they
intend to make their permanent home
in the future. The Garardi's are quite
we'll known throughout the county
and have many friends who will re
gret their departure. Fred has beer
in Ill health the past two years and
hopes to regain health by goins
abroad. May good luck accompany tn
| family,
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11

Adam Terzenbach. of the Electric
shoe shop. will be in his new quart
ers on Lawrence street. next to the
Jenklns-McKay Hardware store, and
ready for business on the 18th Of
this month. The room has been par.
titioned and remodeled for his con.
venience.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11
A Literal View,

Sweet Young Thing-Do you know.
these incubating arrangements are
humble life tragedies to me in their
mechanical substitution to the little
chickies for a real mother. They
strike me as melancholy
Practical Farmer-Perhaps they are.
They're brooders themselves, you
know.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11
Truly ReqrettabIe.

"A celebrated dancer. you say?"
"One Of the best known in Europe"
"She has youth and beauty, l pre-
sume?"
Both"
And yet seems to think her career
q failure?"
Yes. You see, for some reason or
other, she has never been able to
hypnotize a male member of a royal
family"
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11
Modern improvements.

Patient--Doctor. I'm having an aw-
full lot Of trouble with the gas In my
stomach. Doctor-Yes. yes. know.
Those old.fashioped fixtures are CIV
ing people . lot Of trouble this fall.
Just step into the next room. and I'll
have my engineer wire you for electric
lights.-Puck.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11

Motion pictures and illustrated
songs at the opera house Wednesday
Saturday and Sunday nights. Doors
open 1880. curtain o'clock. Admis.
ison 10 cents. children half price.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11
Looking for the Best Of II.

he got that new motor car" said the
critical friend.
TN what way?"
Every time he honks to warn a
pedestrian he thinks he ought to have
a LIFE saving medal"
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11
Still In Fancy.

Didn't you tell me last summer
that you were going to build con-
crete house?" asks Miggles.
YES" answers Gluggims, but after
looking over the architects estimates
left the house in the abstract
Life.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-11
Greatness.

Some men are born great. some
achieve greatness and some have
greatness thrust upon them," said
Dibbs.
Yes. and some appear to become
great by merely parading on the slight
est provocation," said Dubbs.