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Gilpin observer., 1915-09-02
Wife Never Had Best of Temper,
But SpirituaIism Sends
Her Amuck.
LEFT HIM 22 TIMES
Muttered at the Sink Because Water
Didn't Run Fast Enough to
Suit Her, Says Exasper-
ated Husband.

Detroit, Mich.-Twenty-two times in
the last fifteen years Mrs. Helen Ward
has packed her clothes, the family
pictures and china and quit her job
as the wife of John F. Ward, middle
aged druggist and violin maker.
Twenty-one times John Ward laid
aside his pestle and mortar or a part
ly finished violin, as the case might
have been, and sought out his wife
to plead until she returned and put
back into their places the china and
family portraits.
A few days ago. in a dingy back
room of his drug store, with a partly
told the story of how his home, his
business and seven years of his life
had been wrecked. 1T was seven
years ago." he said slowly, that a
woman entered my home with this
spiritualism tomfoolery. l tried to
stop it, but l was too late.
Mother took it up and wouldn' t
drop it.
"She never had the best of tenn
per, but we got along fairly well until
she was medium-stricken. After that
oh. well. temper is a weak word
after all
Spirits ead-Tempered.
"The deeper mother got into spirit.
ualism the uglier she became. She
never seemed to get an amiable
spirit. 1t wouldn't have been SO bad
If she had. / think it was either
Black Hawk or Red Eagle depart.
ed Indians, whose spirit possessed
mother. I've seen her, when she had
'em. mutter at the sink because the
water didn't run fast enough to suit
her.
When I protested she would fly
into rage. pack the china and fam
lily pictures and quit. Often it took
two weeks to find her. When l did
sometimes she was sorry and ready
to return. At other times she was
ugly and / had to coax her.
Once / thought she was nearly
cured. A daughter by my first wife
attended a seance. The next day she
Gilpin observer., 1915-09-02
Coal Rate Appeal Made by Roads.

beaverton the grounds that coal
rates, fixed by the State Public Util-
tiles Comm ssion. are discriminatory
and confiscatory," the Union Pacific
and the Colorado & Southern rail
roads have appealed to the Supreme
Court to review the findings of the
commission. set them aside and modi-
fy the rates. Attorneys for the roads
say that the actions are test cases and
Will be carried to the United States
Supreme Court II necessary. The out
come will determine whether or not
the railroads will appeal from the pas.
senger rates and schedules recently
instituted by order of the commission.
Gilpin observer., 1915-09-02
She Smashed Vases Valued at $3.50,
While the Officer Looked On.

was possessed of the spirit OF her
departed mother. Her stepmother
didn't like that a little bit and the
powers she summoned from below or
above made the other spirit re .reat
over the divide.
Smashed the Vases.
1.-TWO or three years ago, when the
tight skirt had it's inning, mother
made one. After she put it on she
came downstairs, twisted herself be.
fore the mirror and said. How do
you like it. john
Its all right. mother | answered.
but put your foot on the chair She
did, and then said. You will make
a display, mother when you get on a
street car
That night when | went upstairs
after closing the store. mother. her
clothes. the pictures and the china
were gone. found out where she
was, but she wouldn't return She had
placed the china and several hand
painted vases at friends, and | got
a writ OF replevin to get them back.
when the officer went to serve the
writ mother was there. What could
he do with the spirit Of Black Hawk
backing mother that night?
In addition to breaking up our
home 1t has taken money to keep
mother travelling with the spirits Of
redskins and doctors who died a hun.
dred years ago.
Mother has had to tip Caesar, Bru.
tus and those other fellows who are
conductors on the transcelestial trains.
or maybe they're in the subways; I've
forgotten, though mother told me
once. I've paid the bills; need money
now, but--no don't believe that
mother he'd good time out Of It."
Gilpin observer., 1915-09-02
STATECAPITAL
NEWS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
CROPS ARE FLOURISHING.
Fruit Prospects Good and Sugar Beets
in Fine Condition.

Fruit Prospects Good and Sugar Beets
in Fine Condition.
Denver. = Colorado's outlook for
late fruits is excellent despite the abb
sence of rain on the western slope in
localities for many weeks, according
to the crop report for the week end
ing Aug. "a, issued by F. H. Branden-
burg, chief of the Denver forecast
bureau of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. The bulletin fol-
lows:
During the week the temperature
was below normal in the central coun-
ties. On the western slope the temp
erature was slightly above the sea-
sonal average Warmer weather
would be beneficial on the eastern
slope.
'In most Of the central counties the
precipitation was heavy, and in the
eastern counties the rainfall was
ample for all needs. On the western
slope, however, practically no rain of
consequence has fallen in localities
for many weeks. The sunshine was
insufficient in most central and east
ern counties, retarding the growth OF
corn and other crops.
'Haying, harvesting and threshing
proceed satisfactorily generally, but
in some central counties the wet
weather interfered with outdoor work,
and the second crop of alfalfa was
damaged locally in some central coun-
ties by heavy rains.
THE outlook for fruit, especially in
the southeastern part of the state, is
good. Small grains made good pro-
gress, and sugar beets are in excel
lent condition. Ranges are in excel
lent condition, except in some dis
tricts on the western slope
Gilpin observer., 1915-09-02
Each Family VIII Receive s2,soo.

Denver.-Accidents averaging TWEEN.
ty-eight per day have occurred in Colo
rado since Aug. /, when the work.
mems compensation law went into eff
feet, according to figures compiled by
the state industrial commission. They
include total of seven fatalities.
We're 1t not for the compensation law.
according to members of the commits
sion, the families OF three of the men
killed would have received nothing in
the way of indemnity. Under the new
law, however each family will receive
S2,5OO.
Gilpin observer., 1915-09-02
AT 81 LIKES HARVESTING
Kansas Man Rides on the Rods to
Reach Farm Job Prom
ised Him.

Wichita, kan.-Peter Coughlin is
hard at work in the harvest fields,
despite his ninety-one years. and likes
It he so wrote to w. NJ Woods.
superintendent Of the Sedgwick
County Home here. after reaching
Great Bend where a Job had been
promised him
Coughlin has a son in Tonkawa,
Okla. but refuses to accept aid from
him The old man assumed the name
OF Joseph Munson to save his relatives
from humiliation
A week ago he went from here to
Great Bend on the rods" of q Mis-
souri, Pacific freight
Gilpin observer., 1915-09-02
Bio Gains In Number Of LIcenses.

penver-Colorado is far more pros
porous this year than last-if the
number of automobiles owned in the
state Is any indication. Up to July |
OF this year 21.73s licenses had been
issued by the Department OF State.
During the whole year Of 1914 only IT,
75S licenses were given out. so that
the record for six months OF this year
outstrips the half-year record OF 1914
by 1882. The total number of licenses
issued in Den"er last year was 5.931.
This year. to date. 1885 licenses have
been issued
Gilpin observer., 1915-09-02
Board Lifts Ban on Hog Serum.

Denver.-The Colorado State Board
of Livestock Inspection passed the
following resolution sanctioning the
use of hog cholera serum: Being sat
isfied that hog cholera serum and
virus produced in certain sections of
the United States may be used with
out danger of conveying foot and
mouth disease, it is hereby ordered
that hog cholera serum and virus pro-
duced in plants licensed by the United
States government located west of the
Mississippi river, except such plants
as are located in the state of Mime
sofa and the counties of Butler, Sedg-
wick. Sumner and Cowley in Kansas.
will be admitted into Colorado, pro-
vided that no such serum plant shall
ship virus into Colorado except to
graduate licensed veterinarians"
Gilpin observer., 1915-09-02
Smith Named on Capitol Board.

enver.-As the first definite step
toward the abolition OF the board of
capitol managers and the turning over
Of tie building to custodian. Mar
hall b. Smith of Denver was ap-
ointed to the board by Governor
arlson His appointner, Is to I'll
he vacancy created by the resigna-
lion of Jesse E. Fleming. 1t is an un-
derstanding that he will vote with the
governor and Otto Mea,s to abolish
the board
Gilpin observer., 1915-09-02
N. E. A. Elects Mrs. Bradford.

Denver,-Mrs, Mary C. C. Bradford.
state superintendent of public instruc-
uon. was elected second vice presi-
dent. along with nine others. in the
fifty-third annual convention of the
National Education Association at
Oakland. Calf
Gilpin observer., 1915-09-02
Farrar uphoIds Safety Clause.

Denver.-The temperance bill for
the enforcement OF statewide prohibi-
ton on Colorado beginning Jan. l
next was properly passed. so far as
the safety clause is concerned. accord
ing to Attorney General Farrar. The
statement of the attorney general was
made as result of an Investigation
of the action of the General Assembly
on the measure in preparation of the
states defense in the manadamus
proceedings brought by liquor inter-
ests to compel reference of the bill
to a vote of the people in November.
1916.
Gilpin observer., 1915-09-02
Water Records Ordered Into sta.e.

Denver.-Books, accounts and other
records OF the Cripple Creek Water
Company kept outside the state must
be brought to Colorado for investiga.
tion by statisticians and engineers OF
the Colorado utilities commission. ac.
cording to an order issued by that
body.
Gilpin observer., 1915-09-02
Searching for Lillian Brace.

Denver The State Insurance De-
partment is attempting to locate Miss
Lillian Brace sister of b. Brace. who
died year ago. The object of the
search is to turn over to his sister
$1,000 insurance money which Brace
carried at the time OF his death
Gilpin observer., 1915-09-02
Board Defends Coal Lands Sale.


Denver.-That the land was sold as
a result of a sworn affidavit that it
contained no coal will be the answer
of the State Land Board to the suit
instituted by N. S. Walpole to knock
out the mineral reservation clause in
the sale of a section of state land in
Weld county, near Erie, which has
now been found to contain coal de-
posits valued at no less than $1,000
900. A decision unfavorable to the
state would apply to all sales of state
school land in which the mineral
rights have been reserved to the
state, and would mean a loss to the
school fund of hundreds of thousands
of dollars through existing and fu-
ture coal land leases.
Gilpin observer., 1915-09-02

new photograph OF the princess
Euxodia 0eft) and her equally attrac-
tive sister the Princess Nadejda
tright) as they appeared in the gar.
den OF their fathers palace at So.
fla. Bulgaria. The Princess Eu.
doxia was born in 1898 and her sis.
ter WINS born the year following. They
have two brothers. Crown Prince
Boris now twenty-one years old. and
Prince Cyril. born In 1899. Their
mother, now dead. was Maria Louise.
daughter Of Duke Robert OF Parma.
Their stepmother was the Princess
Eleonore OF Reuss- -Kostritx, who dis
tinguished herself with her Red Cross
work In the Russo-Japanese war.
Gilpin observer., 1915-09-02
WAR WORKS BIG
CHANGE AMONG
FRENCH WOMEN
From the Highest to the Lowest
All Are Working for Their
Country.
GET NEW OUTLOOK ON LIFE

They Have Seen New Vision and
Have Learned the Joy There 10 In
Doing for others-AlI Find
Work to Do and Are Do
ing It Well.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-02
Keep Uric Acid
Out of Joints
Tells Rheumatism Sufferers 10
Eat Less Meat and Take
Salts.

Rheumatism Is easier 20 swOsd than TO
cure. states a well-known authority. We
are advised 10 dress warmly; keep the
feet dry; avoid exposure; eat less meat.
but drink plenty OF good water
Rheumatism Is a direct result Of eating
TOO much meat and other rich foods that
produce uric acid which Is absorbed into
the blood. IL Is the function OF the kid
neys 20 filter this acid from the blood
ana cast IL out in the urine: the pores Of
the skin are also a means Of freeing the
blood Of this impurity In damp and
chilly cold weather the skin pores are
closed thus forcing the Kidneys TO do dou-
BILE work. they become weak and sluggish
and fail TO eliminate the uric acid which
keeps accommodating and circulating
through the system. eventually settling
in the joints and muscles. causing stiff
ness. soreness and pain called rheuma-
tism.
AZ the first twinge Of rheumatism get
from any pharmacy about four ounces
OF Jad salts: put tablespoonful in a
glass OF water and drink before break
fast each morning for a week. This is
said 20 eliminate uric acid by stimulating
the kidneys to normal action. thus rid
ding the blood OF these impurities.
jed Salts is inexpensive, harmless and
f. made from the acid OF grapes and
ienlon Juice. combined with lithia and Il
used with excellent results by thousands
Of folks who are subject to rheumatism
Here you have pleasant. effervesceni
iIthia-water drink which helps overcome
uric acid and Is beneficial TO your kid
ncys as observation-disclosures.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-02
DR.. neII's T,ine-Tar-IIoney.

Get a &c bottle today. Keep 1t for
your cough Or cold. Good for children.
adult and aged. Al druggists. -Adver-
tizemenL
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-02
CHIEF DUNN IN FERRIS CASE
Witness in SOS, 900 Suit Brought by
Husband No. Against Hus-
band No. 2.
CITY ATTORNEY IS IN CASE, TOO

Chief OF Police Dunn was called a. a
witness yesterday IN $4,000 suit brought
by Ernest Olsen against Grandson Fer
rls for alleged alienation Of the affec-
lions Of olsen's H-year-old wife, now
MrH. Della Ferris TO testify concerning
an alleged poison orange episode. re-
lated by her.
The plaintiff sought to show by records
In chief Dunn's possession that the young
woman. then Mrs. Olsen. told the police
she had taken poison in an attempt TO
commit suicide because Of q disagreement
with Ferris. The testimony was ruled
outby District Judge Troup on technical
grounds.
Mrs. Ferris accounted for her Illness on
that occasion by theory that an orange
which she had eaten had contained
poison.
The sherifrs office took charge Of the
crowd OF spectators which overlooked
the court room. a deputy remaining inside
throughout the morning session.
Married soon After Divorce.
Mrs. Ferris resumed the stand for a
short time for rebuttaI testimony, She
testified that personal habits OF Olsen
had been dispieasing to her. The defense
attempted by her testimony to show that
she was not induced TO leave Olsen by
Ferris. The plaintiff introduced testi-
mony in an attempt to show that Ferris
assisted in securing a divorce for her
from Olsen. Mr., and Mrs. Ferris were
married in Council Bluffs a few weeks
after she secured the divorce.
Attorney John A. Rine, representing
Ferris. IN his argument criticised Olsen
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-02
W. 7. CANADA Is DAILY
GROWING MUCH WEAKER

william T. Canada. at St Catherine
hospital. had a bad night. according 20
reports, and his condition IL practically
unchanged. aside from that he has
grown weaker. He is unconscious and
in comatose state most Of the time. No
hope for his recovery Is entertained. His
illness is 80 critical that only nurses. his
physicians and members Of the family
are allowed to visit his room.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-02
A Specific Asasa.- colds.

III there 10 such thing - a specific
against colds. II 4 70 be found IN the
sleeping porch or the open bed room.
Next TO that comes the cold sponge bath
IN the morning" says the Youths Com
panion. BE as careful as you can YOU
win occasionally take cold, ana when
YOU do you win find chamberiain's Cough
Remedy great help IN enabling you 10
set rid OF H. Try H. obtainabIe every
re.-Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-02
FOUR SUITS TO CANCEL
NATURALIZATION PAPERS

-Four suits to cancel naturalization GER
tfieates, upon allegations OF technical de-
feet or fraud. win soon be heard IN fed
eral court By Judge T. c. Munger. The
cases were filed by United statss Dis
triet Attorney +. s. Howell and are en-
titled the United States against Moses
Bear corseteer Fredoiin Brix. Jan Rezek
and Oscar A. Anderson.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-02
Appetite Follows
Good Digestion

Nearly everyone INDUCES their APP
petite and the digestive organs are
abused. resulting in a congestion of
poisonous waste that clogs the bowels
and causes much Fnisery and distress.
The most effective remedy to correct
this condition is the combination Of
simple laxative herbs with pepsin.
known as DR.. Caidwelfs Syrup Pep
sin This is a natural. pleasant-tasting
remedy. gentle yet positive in action.
and quickly relieves indigestion, con-
stlpation. sick headache, belching. etc.
Drug stores sell DIR. Caldwelrs Syrup
Pepsin at fifty cents and one dollar
bottle. and in thousands OF homes
! II il the Indispensable family remedy.
For a free trial bottle write DR.. w. B.
Caldwell, 4b2 Washington ST., Mon
ticello, Ill.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-02
PLANS FOR BIG BOOSTER
TRIP ABOUT COMPLETE

The first OF the Greater Omaha booster
trips Win begin on April II. when the
Lave stock exchange and allied interests.
with = big delegation Of business and
professional men leave on a special train
for the northwest. Preparations are be-
ing made 20 make THE trip the biggest
yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-02
MOTHERS MEETING
ENDS IN BIG ROW
-Four Circles in Federation Of Child
Conservation League Break and
Quit Organization.
MISS WHITE ENTERS QUARREL

schism parted the ranks of the
Omaha Federation OF Child Con.
servation league at Young woman's
Christian association yesterday
morning. OF the seven circles which
comprise the federation, the Benson
South side, Bemis Park and Hans
com Park circles withdrew their cor
nection, through their presidents
This left the North Side, the Dundee
and the South Omaha circles. the
three largest, in charge Of the clty
union.
The separation came at the end Of a
long morning OF attacks, personal and
aimed at the Howard Severance Book
company OF Chicago. as well as at the
National Child Conservation League of
America. which sent its representative,
Miss Charlotte White to defend its
claims. The separation came when Mrs.
#. $. King OF Benson. president OF the
federation as wen as the Benson circle,
voiced her withdrawal
The dissenting members then adjourned
to the next room. elected Mrs. King
president and Mrs Horace J. Holmes
secretary % new mothers orRaniza,-
ton They then made arrangements to
rent the oroginal meeting room for
themselves for next Thursday. when they
will complete their own organization.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-02
Rousing Friday Specials in
,Drapery Department
Fourth Floor.

Drapery Remnants, all kinds
values up to soc yd., Friday,
yaru .s..... ....... dc
IL 1sc Colonial Scrims, in pretty
designs, 40-in. wide, yd 121Sc
21kc Curtain Scrims, 36-in.
wide. all-over patterns, sale
price, yard .71kc
~ Nc Plain Scrims, in cream or
ecru, 40-in. wide, on sale at.
\ yu.. ....... 15c
Lace Curtains, made to sell Al
$3.50 pair; good assortment,
at pair '.,........ 81 40
Csc Full Size Lace Curtains.
ecru or white, neat patterns
pair ............ 4fo
46-in. Bungalow Nets, pretty
patterns, to 45e yd. values
at, yard .25c
2 heads fresh Leaf Lettuce :.
Large No. Hothouse Cucumbers ~ ~
Fancy Calf CaulifIower, is 7iSc
tancy sweet Potatoes, 10
Fancy large Celery. head. 5iZe
Green Peppers, for. ... ~
Kew IotatOeS, ID. Viz
Sood CSokIng Apples. peck. 500
Eaney california Rhubarb. Id 80
fahcy California Asparagus. ID. Soc
IT PAYS n......,,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-02

for bringing the damage suit in an at
tempt TO secure payment for the loss OF
his wife. He asserted that Ferris would
inherit $4,000 from his father. Alden Fer
ris, pioneer of Buffalo county. and that
Olsen desired TO obtain part Of this in
herftance.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-02

stick 20 the ship.
The members who stayed by the ship
also elected officers 70 I'LL the vacancies
caused by the designations The officers
now are: Mrs Charles H. savidge. presi-
dent; Mrs. l. H. Arey, first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Don McCown. second vice pres
ident; Mrs. Kellogg OF South Omaha,
third vice president; Mrs. Bruce McCul-
ioch. secretary; MIA w. o. Perry. treas
urer.
AZ the opening OF the meeting a motion
was made to- exclude newspaper re-
porters from the meeting, but at the
roll call taken the vote was in favor OF
their presence.
The local circles OF tho National Child
Conservation League of America were or
ganized last summer by Miss Charlotte
White and q corps OF assistants while
taking orders for books for the Howard
Severance company Of Chicago. Later
Miss White returned and federated the
circles. Soon after. suspicion as to the
existepce OF the national organization
was aroused among the members because
letters from local officers to the national
secretary. Mrs. May "a Hoss. brought re-
'ItAA"t'
cry. This lead 20 further discussion and
finally the decision TO withdraw from the
national organization on the part OF some
OF the members. The meeting was called
to settle the question.
Miss White. although reprimanded by
the president. Mrs. King. asserted her
right TO be heard. as representative OF
the national organization. which the local
circles recognize "a their superior body,
according 70 their constitution. She then
read signed article from DR. Winfield
Hail Scott and Mrs. May E. Hoss, repre-
sented as president and secretary, re-
speetiveiy. OF the national league, and
aimed to obviate the difficulties. fhS
article read by Miss White states that
the league was incorporated under the
laws Of the District OF Columbia and was
Organised in Chicago in March, 1918.
No Right 90 Make HesoIutions.
You have no right to pass any reao-
iutlons contrary 10 your superior body,
any moro than the statee have a right
to pass law contrary to the federal
law" argued Miss White
Miss White was asked how the league
originated
Il think II originated when the field
managers saw the necessity OF an or
ganization OF this kind for mothers, but
don't know. / have never questioned
It's origin" replied Miss White. Here a
woman In the audience laughed aloud
Can you give us any assurance that
the officers OF the national league have
no interest financially In the book con-
Germ wcman asked Miss White.
They have no connection" was the
reply.
However, at the meeting held after the
four leagues had withdrawn, Miss white
stated; The royalty that the national
league received from the book company
IL the only means Of propagatinE the
leagues work."
Many OF the women left the meeting
room incensed at the near-riot Il am
ashsned 10 be a member OF a mother
circle which held a meeting such as this
one II my children acted like this
would spank them" declared Mrs. w. O.
Perry Indignantly.
Some who remained IN the original fed
Grafton said they were not bothered
about the connection between the leasue
and the book company They said they
were Satisfied with the books they had
purchased and were willing 10 continue
Il In the organixation
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-02

Underwear Section
Domestic RoOm-Friday.
Children's Muslin Drawers, made
plain and bloomer styles, sizes 2
to IL years; 25c values, 101
nj 80. - .s..... - -
Children's Rompers and Wash Suits,
made of chambrays and or
ginghams; SOC values, at. AOC
Ladies' Muslin Gowns and Combina-,
ton Suits, embroidery and lace
trimmed; 75c values. An
at ......!.......... 4SC
Mems Medium Weight Cotton Under
wear, shirts or drawers; Or
worth SOC, at ....... OOC
Ladies' Gauze Union Suits, low and
high neck, long sleeves or sleeve
Less worth to soc, or
AZ ''f.''.''s'.. AaSS
Boys Shirts with smilitary collars:
black sateen, chambrays and Ana
percales; good values, at. -. RSG
Ladies' Medium Weight Cotton Under
wear; vests or pants; 35c tfln
ValueS, at ~