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Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18
NEVADAvlLLE
HAPPE ENINes

VIM. Ferguson, who with Mrs. Fer
guson has been visiting at the home
of l. M. Parsons, left for Chicago last
Saturday. Mrs. Ferguson will remain
here until he returns when they will
leave for their home in Denver.
Mrs. T. H. James is quite i'll with
la grippe.
Mike Riley is confined to his home
with severe attack of quinsy.
Sheriff Bolsinger, accompanied by
Mrs. Bolsinger, visited Nevadaville
friends Saturday.
Ed. Harris and Geo. Hamllik made
a flying visit to Nevadaville last
week. When urged to stay they plead
ed a previous engagement at Pete's
restaurant where they were to hold
an inquest upon an deceased chicken.
1t seems that Pete declared that the
fowl had died of early piety but the
autopsy revealed the fact that it
had succumbed to senile dementia.
Ed. Curnow's horse took fright at
some unusual manifestation of return.
ing prosperity Sunday and promptly
jumped off a five-foot embankment,
carrying Ed. and the cart with him.
The spill attracted large crowd
who soon found that man, cart and
horse had escaped uninjured.
i,,ex f,,r
ishing entertainment galore to many
of our socially inclined people. Thurs
day evening while Richmond lodge,
K. of P, was busily engaged in con-
ferring a degree upon a couple of
unsophisticated and badly scared can
didates, quarters were suddenly in
vaded by large number of Pythian
Sisters. The ladies' not only brought
a message Of good cheer but various
sized bundles of edibles as well. At
ter an impromptu program of recita
tions and songs the refreshments
were served. All present report one
of the most delightful social sessions
of the year.
Henry Bolsinger is transacting bus
mess in the capital city.
NJ. NJ. Eaton left for Denver Mon
day to attend the Gypsy Smith meet
ings and visit his mother.
Frances c. Mayhem, county super
intendent of schools, made an un-
hrrf ;e;t
local institution of learning last Fri
day. Mrs. Mayhem not only found
our school in excellent condition but
expressed herself as greatly pleased
with the methods of instruction used
and the general efficiency of the pu-
pills present.
Grand Chancellor Simon will visit
Richmond Lodge, X. of p, tonight,
and great preparations have been
made to greet and entertain him.
Eight children in the intermediate
department are absent from school
this week on account of illness. La
grippe seems to be the prevailing all
ment.
THE Dramon Fields " of Dixie,
will be the title of Rev. Eaton's next
illustrated lecture and will be deliv-
cred at the NJ. E. church Saturday
evening
'Parson Poor's Donation played
by local talent, will be the attraction
at Cannon's hall Friday evening and
the youthful players will be greeted
by full house.
Thomas Roberts very acceptably
filled the NJ. E. pulpit Sunday even
ing. Although young in the work Mr.
Roberts at once takes rank with the
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

The room in the Harris block, near
the corner of Main and Gregory
streets, is being repaired and placed
in condition for the Harris undertak.
ing establishment, which will move
shortly from its present location. The
improvements to the Peterson hotel
which is to be enlarged, announce
ment of which was made exclusively
in the Observer last week, will be
commenced as soon as the quarters
now occupied by the undertaking par
lors are vacated.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

Judge Charles Mccall is holding
court in the west side division in Den
yer this week, assisting Judge Shat
tuck. Owing to an overcrowded dock
ct in the west side division a second
court is necessary until some of the
cases are disposed of.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

A party of gentlemen from Chata-
nooga, Tenn, were in the county this
week. They are stockholders in the
Eureka mine and are thinking of in
creasing their holdings in the coun-
ty by becoming interested in other
properties.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

F When visiting Denver stop at the new
Hotel Alamo, corner 18th and Market
streets. Strictly modern, with elevator
service. Public and private baths. Rates
81. 90 per day and up.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

A couple of citizens were arraign-
ed before Judge Mccullough in the
police court during the past week
and were fined for committing minor
offenses.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

Joe Tuckfield last week purchased
the Ontis house, located on the hill
nearest to heaven. This sale was ne
gotiated by Mrs. E. v. Parenteau.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

Don't ruin your eyes reading by a
coal oil lamp. Use electric lights. Let
us point out the difference to you.
THE GILPIN L. H. & P. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

At their meeting Monday evening
the Eagles definitely decided to give
big smoker. The affair will take
place about the middle of next month
and the opera house doubtless will
be selected. Several good boxing
bouts will be arranged among the To-
cal boxers and one or two goes will
be furnished by outsiders. Great in
terest Is being taken in the event
by the local sports and it is safe
prediction to say that the opera
house will be filled on the evening
advertised for the smoker.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18
Notice to Printers.

This office has on hand six full
cases Of Century 8 pit. body type
which it will dispose OF at an at.
tractive price. The type is practically
new, having been used in a weekly
about year. II you want q snap,
here Is your chance.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

You will not find more complete
line of groceries in the country than the
Hawley Mdse. company carries.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
ABOUT THE CITY

See the wonderful sewing machine
needle threader at Rapin's for, % cents.
VIII thread needle in the dark.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

Photographs and all makes of rec
ords at Rapin's. Double records 6;
cents.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

Miss May Keleher, the popular
saleslady at the New York store, is
quite sick.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

Shriner's Circus in Conjunction with
The SeIls-Floto Circus; Msnagerie
yer, March 20 to April 8.
This will be the most notable and
unique circus ever shown in Denver.
very low rates for the round trip from
all stations. Tickets on sale March
30, good to return until March 81,
April g. For other information call
on the agent.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

A baby girl was born to Mr.. anG
Mrs. Robert Fallon, Tuesday.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

The sweetest aeolian harp wouldn't
sound like music If it were used to
get man up in the morning.
FOR SALE.-Good whim cheap.
Apply to A. l.. Anderson.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

Furniture Stoves Carpets
The A. L. Anderson Furniture Co
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

Chas. Ehrlich, painting and paper
hanging. Phone, red 565.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18
One Way coIonist Rates to Arizona,
Texas, Mexico, California, Idaho,

Montana and the northwest.
Commencing March 1st and contin.
uing daily until April Both, the Col
orado & Southern will sell one way
colonist tickets to many points in
the above territory at greatly reduc
ed rates. For rates and other par
ticulars, call on the agent, or address
T. E. Fisher, Gen. Pass. Agt., Den
yer, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

Read The oiIpIn observer, s2.oo.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

For fresh fruits try Hawley,s.
Gilpin observer., 1909-03-18

A pessimist is a man who kicks a
hat and finds a brick under it.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
CREDIT TO WHOM CREDIT.

There is a tendency on the part of
just men made perfect to congratulate
the retail dealers, the restaurant keep
ers and hotel men that no extortion was
practiced in Salt Lake during the
Grand Army encampment.
The thing is the more to be COM
mended because those worthless had an
excellent opportunity. When they had
Warren Hastings or trial in England,
you will remember. the Grand Old Man
of the East India company exclaimed:
when I reflect on the opportunity /
had, and remember how little I stole
I am amazed at the spectacle Of my
own moderation" And by that rule
which at least deserves ton
the said keepers of restaurants, grocer
les and hotels are entitled to a good
deal of credit.
Seriously, it has been the fate Of
every previous encampment to be fol-
lowed with a chorus of charges against
the business men Of the city where the
meeting was had. We 20 not believe
there will be any such charges touch
ing Salt Lakes conduct during Grand
Army week.
SO that the men who had the chance
and didn't embrace it, have done much
for the good name of the town. Let
them be remembered.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
WHY NOT TELL THE PREsIDENT2

It viii be a good thing for Utah to
have the president Of the United States
come here, if even for couple Of days.
It would be a better thing if Utah
could convince him of the righteousness
Of some few things that Utah needs
and ought to have.
Why not tell him of the 100000
acres of public land yet remaining in
the state-much of which can find no
buyer under present laws? Why not
show to him that it would be wen TO
give the state of Utah 100000 acres of
that land. to be sold by the state, under
rules to be established by the secretary
Of the interior, and reduced to cultiva-
ton. and the production of foodstuffs?
Why not show to him that such a
grant would have the certain effect of
getting the land under plow-and that
the retaining of those acres would in
crease the desirability and the value of
the remaining millions held by the gem
eraI government?
Why not suggest to him that if that
100000 acres were given TO the state
under the provision that it should be
sold for no less than 81 an acre, and
that half the money should be applied
to the improvement of the public roads
of the state, and the remaining half TO
the building of a state capitol-it would
prove a great blessing to Utah, would
increase the productive field of the ma
ton. and advance the interests Of every
citizen without taking an iota Of right
or value from any one?
Why not improve the opportunity by
advising the president of the United
States as to Utah's interest in the mat
ter? The cause is just. It needs only
explanation to men in high station.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
LAND AND IRRIGATION CONGRESS

Most people in Utah have read some
thing of the land and irrigation exposi-
ton which will be held in the Coliseum
building in Chicago in the two weeks
from Nov. 20 to Dec. 4. It would be
well for our people if an even greater
interest could be evidenced in that en-
terprise.
One thing is tolerabIy clear, even at
this distance: The eastern investor is
looking favorably on lands in the west.
There are not enough wheat fields.
There is not enough wheat. The de-
mand is getting more and more insist
ent with the passing of every day. 1t
is clear to the sagacious man with
money that land offers the best and
safest investment that can be found.
The area of possibly productive land in
the United States is growing smaller
and beautifully less with each passing
year. Whether the land is dry or wet.
whether it is capable of irrigation or
fated to so arid to the end of time,
they want the land.
At that exposition the facts about the
land in all the far western states viii
be presented. The date falls coinci-
dent with that of the livestock show in
Chicago meeting which always
brings tens of thousands Of worth
while people into the big city. Part of
those people are going to visit the
land and irrigation exposition. Those
of them who are convinced viii invest
their money here-even if they have to
come here with their families. And in
most cases that last is a thing to be de
sired.
Idaho, Montana, the DakOtas, Colo
RADIO viii be represented at that expo
sition. 1t viii be an opportunity for
Utah to tell all people the advantages
of this state We of Utah know there
is no place under the sun more mate
rally attractive to the investor than is
our state. But they don't know it. At
this exposition We can tell them eff
fectvely.
It viii need figures. It win need pic
lures. 1t will need men equipped with
the fullest and most reliable informa-
ton. Products are not so necessary as
facts. The exposition VIII not be great
~ expensive. And the importance Of
it is so vital that the people Of Utah
should be present there with a repre-
sentatiOn which viii be fair to the
state; which viii show to the world
substantial reasons why a man should
come to Utah.
That can be done. We understand
Governor Spry is actively working
along the line of interesting prominent
Utah men i'm the project. He should
have every encourasement-fOr the
good and the advancement of Utah.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20

an arrogant master as is the average
wage earner-anywhere.
Furthermore, the soldier has an easier
time. and fully as good pay, as does the
man outside, unless the man outside
has initiative, and is willing to manage
his own craft. He has a steady situa
ton. whether times are good or bad.
He has his food and that is a certainty.
If sickness comes to him, he is cared
for at the governments expense, and
not at his own. His clothing is fur
nished. And his habits are under some
sort Of regulation. He gets his meals
at stated hours, and his sleep when he
should have it.
And the soldier who has ambitions
has opportunities in the army. He can
read. He can improve himself. He can
prepare for promotion to the rank Of
an officer. He can become the COM
mander of a company-and go even
higher The door of advancement is by
no means closed to him.
And he doesn't leap into "flOwery
beds of ease" when he deserts. 1t is
difficult to understand how 50 many
young American men should have de-
serted the army.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
WHY so MANY DEsERTERs?

Army officers report that there have
been 167 deserdons of enlisted men in
the week ending Aug. a. Even in an
army of $4,000 men, that is a large num-
Der of assertions for a week And there
seems to be no unusual reason in pres
ent affecting the men. or inducing
them to SO unceremoniously and so
dangerously, leave the army.
II is dangerous, because there is an
offer of $50 for every deserter detected
and given up to the army. And there
are now so many assertions that more
than $4,000 are offered in rewards by
the government.
When a man enlists he takes an oath
to serve until honorably and regularly
mustered out. Desertion means a vio-
Iation of that oath. It means, too, de-
pletion of the ranks of the command
without notice or warning to the Of
ficers. So that desertion involves per
sonal dishonor and public betrayal of a
trust. The man deserving quits the post
of a soldier.
It is not easy to understand why SOL
diers desert. Their life is not a hard
one. They are under orders, it is true.
But they would be under orders if in
civil life. They cannot escape authors
tv wherever they go. Every employer
is above them in authority The SOL
der is as free from the irksomeness Of
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
BUTTER FROM PETROLEUM.

Some friend Of the octopus has dis
covered that it is possible to make but
ter from petroleum. And John D.
Rockefeller has sanctioned the expendi-
ture Of half a million dollars for the
construction of a coal oil butter foun-
dry.
And the photographers of some unhap-
py newspapers have been busy telling
the people that it is a horrible thing.
Why is it? If the butter isn't good, no
one will buy it. If it is good if it con-
tains precisely the ingredients that
real butter possesses, if it is just as
palatable in effect and better in ap-
pearance, and less high in price, why
shall the common people complain?
The cow has no caveat on the produc-
ton of butter, or the ingredients of
butter The dairy maid owns no mo-
nOpOly on the manufacture of butter
from anything. There is only one ques-
ton. and that is: Is the product good?
When people began to make oleomar-
gerine there was complaint-and it
went through the courts-that this was
imitation butter. 1t is not. 1t was
a genuine article. There is no more
Justice in fighting the butter product
derived from petroleum than i'm trying
to defend pond ice by wrecking the ice
machines; or protecting maple syrup
by burning down the glucose factories,
and the mills where corn molasses is
made.
We don't care any more for the octo-
pus than Hamlet cared for Hecuba.
But if the people back of the oc. can
make an article that win be as good as
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
READY TO REMEMBER.

There are 1890 Young Mems Christian
associa tons in Germany-only 1888 in
America; yet where the German assocla-
tions have but 1lIO00 members. the Amer
lean have 1900 And German associa-
ton property holdings have value of
s.. 100000, contrasted with value Of $40,
100000 in America
Although the young oriental understood
ordinary methods and occurrences very
well in his new California abiding place,
he occasionally found a puzzle. "Japa-
nese boy pretty smart when he can speak
American in a year" he said but Mis-
souri, boy he speak good after he has been
here only six months"
In commenting on and glOating over
the ocean breezes which tear in from the
eastward over Massachusetts bay a Bos-
ton paper rubs it in by saying. What
an experience it is to read the Cincin-
natl EnQuircr's vivid account of the gen
eral suffOcatiOn in the Ohio and Miami
valleys, and then call for an extra blan-
ket and go to sleepr'
The wooden front cOrsets of George IL
time were commonly worn by handles, as
shown in HOg8rth's portraits. The dough
ty warriors of Gustavus AdOlphus wore
cOrsets to a man. Catherine de Medici
loved small waists and poison. She in
troduced the ruff and a thrteen-inch
waist. This monster invented a steel cor
set. No wonder the portraits of that day
look so solemn.-New York Press
Devil fish weighing up to 200 pounds
fish are amphibious; they are often seen
webbing on their tentacles like giant
spiders in search of patches of sweet 20
tatOes. The natives kill them with clubs
In the water they are caught in jars low
cred to the bottom, which the octopus
enters thinking them a good retreat from
which to catch its food
WhalebOne was first used by Queen
Bess. James, after her. compelled all men
and women cOurtiers to have WASH
waists. Terence. 160 3. c, speaks of
town ladies who saddle their backs and
straight lace their waists to make them
well shaped" May "A, .1265, Item: For
nine ellis. Paris measure for summer
re hes, corsets and clOaks for the same
from diary of Eleanor, Countess of Lei
cester. First mention of corsets.
There is a wave of fear in some parts
of Scotland that the spread of the tenn
perancs movement will cause a marked
decrease in the consumption of Scotch
whisky, with corresponding loss to all who
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
NOW FOR COMMERCIAL STREET.

There is today no reason why twenty
first-class retail stores of every de-
scription should not be opened in Com
merciaI street. There is absolutely no
reason why good women and careful
men should not go down that street as
freely as any other in the city.
One Of the capitalists of Salt Lake
recently increased his holdings in that
street because he believes it soon viii
be occupied by good stores. Another,
one Of the shrewdest III Salt Lake, stat
ed, months ago, that Commercial street
offered opportunities for the investor
because it would certainly soon be-
come an excellent retail district.
It is in the very heart of the city. It
is paved. It is furnished with good
buildings 1t can be made attractive
with less outlay than would be re-
quired Of any other thOroughfare.
movement to that street would be
welcomed by men who own property
there. The first to go are certain to get
the most favorable terms in the way of
leases. In a little while not a store
room there viii be available without the
payment of very high rentals, because
legitimate business, conducted by reput-
able merchants, viii be patronized by
citizens of the most immaculate char
acter.
The day of Commercial street as q
retail shopping district is very near.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
WHAT THE WOMAN THINKS.
BY DOROTHY Kenmore.


Recently ] attended a wedding of a man
Of the world" to a sweet girls who had
been brought up in the lap Of comfort
and knew little else than the knack OF
NE 'fnan of the world had lived up
to his income in maintaining his social pO-
sitiOn. and his salary was such that II
would be necessary for his bride TO TOTegO
eXtraVa gances she had been used to ana
become domestic.
As these two people walked to the altar
I closed my eyes and saw Visions or
trouble for that girl.
During COurtship this young man
created about his fianCee an atmosphere
Of adulatiOn that transported her to the
seventh heaven. He flattered her, he
praised her he anticipated her wishes and
studied to please her in every way.
The honeymoon is at It's zenith now,
and she imagiues that things VIII continue
as they are. But they will not.
He has married her, and he thinks in
reCOmpans5 enough for any woman. That
it is but a manifestation Of the Unborn
vanity of man.
But let us take a peep into the future
from another angle. based on what has
happened in innumerable similar cases.
Along comes another man WO sees how
things are running in this household, with
the pretty little wife pining for sweets
once lavished, but now denied here His
heart goes out TO her. she receives his
attentions and her starved nature is
startled to find how sweet are the flat
teries she knew as q girl
The results i'm such cases are various,
but the least Of them is an OutbUTst Of
jealousy on the part of the husband, and
YOU would have hard work making him
realize that il is all his fault
IncOnsistentman feels that he has d right
to appreciate and encourage every pretty
girl, but that his wife has no such right
Of approaching sympathetic men.
You men with pretty wives. let me tell
you that YOU had better pay more at
tentiOn to them, at least as much as you
did before you married them but if you
fail to, do not be surprised if another
man does.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-08-20
WHERE SWEARING is PROHI5-


TIED.
In WateTville. Kan, no man is all
lowed to swear, How they put up
stoves in the falI-which season is rap
idly approaching-is one of the things
that have not been considered. How
they manage automobiles in WaterviIe
is a secret, since they can not express
themselves about exploded tires. How
they run a newspaper in Waterville is
beyond the comprehension Of the wisest
man in the business. For they are not
allowed there the privilege of habitual
expression.
So that the rigors of the Kansas city
have been voiced in verse. Here is the
way it affects a man to be forbidden to
swear:
It was down in Waterville. Kansas,
That I met an angry man.
His eyes were red ard his face was. too.
And the air would certainly have been
Had it not been WaterviTe. Kan.
Said the man in Waterville, Kansas,
As he famed himself with a hat:
ct can't get out of town tonight,
But I hear YOU are going to leave all
right,
And I'm chowdered glad Of that!
when you're out of Waterville. Kansas.
Will you do this thing for me?
VIII you cuss and swear, viii you roar
and rear,
For a couple of minutes, at least for fair?
I'm in need Of a prov, see?'
It was down in Wata~ville Kansas.
That 7 promised the angry man
To do as he said, and the same I did,
And I only hope that they c1t HIM rid
Of his wrath in Waterville Kan.
There be people who wiz say that the
poetry is worse than the profanity. To
such quibblers it need only be men
toned that their complaint should be
made to the town council of Water
vile. If they can convince that august
or September body they are right, the
law viii doubtless be repealed-as the
best means Of escaping another attack
of irritated poetry.