Gilpin observer., 1909-12-23
OBSERVATIONS.

to be blackmailed is not innocent
and nishable-sometimes. The me-
cessity for either, or why they exist
is something beyond human ken. Man
seems to have invented both. Ye SOW
The wind and reap the whirlwind.
The South American nations seem
to try very hard to break into the
Union Of the United States of North
America. They would prove very
formidable were they consolidated. Th
very volatile nature of the people
prevent this coalition. But this coun-
try can occasionally cast disappoint-
| ment upon their shortcomings and
| thus, in a measure, save them from
their own folly.
| The declaration that the Panama
canal is political project is on
par with the assertion that the United
States will be controlled entirely by
the influence it exerts over the des-
tiny of South America.
A hypnotist claims to have subject
| ed man to his influence over the
| telephone. Guess anything can be
done with a subject if he be willing.
China is to have Worlds fair
Rockefeller's leven is already work
ing.
| The Rev. Frederick e. Hopkins ad-
vises the girls to propose to the man.
A clever girl generally secures the
man of her choice and without direct
ly asking.
Possibly Joseph Jefferson's son is
net receiving the recognition which
sor Of his father. He has stopped to
the low eXpedient of having his wife
sue him for divorce. Notoriety is not
tame.
Standard Oil has been found to be
deluted
| De Beque, Colo, has an oil boom.
Here's hoping it does not blow up.
Colorado Springs always hopes to
get there first" The school child
ren Of that town are experimenting
with sanitary paper towels. Their
school records, will, accordingly be
clean.
| A man has invented gun with an
electric light attachment. COncentrat-
ed light falls upon the object to be
shot; if the man misses the mark
under these conditions, he ought to
sc out and practice on the barn door.
Out at Salt Lake a reception com
mittee was in doubt whether to re-
ceiye a celebrity with flowers or
eggs. In case of that kind they
might have compromised on decayed
vegetables.
That was very pretty story in a
Denver paper lately Oh Love OF
Wild Life" 1t spoke of man watch
ing deer. The man had gun. He
was so absorbed in study that he
fairly forgot where he was "at," and
let the opportunity go without firing
on the game. Some other fellow got
the hide, hool5 and horns.
According to the Gentleman's Jour
nal. trousers will be straighter. Some
will be glad to know this. A sem
blarce Of uprightness will be given
the wearer everytime he is tempted
to sake q tumble while carrying q
load.
a New York judge is of the opinion
that man is not compelled 20 give
his wife all of his wages contained
in sealed envelope. But he adds that
a model husband will do that very
thing. There. 'ycu pays your money
and takes your choice"
Secretary CT the Navy Meyer hopes
to place his department of the gov
ernment on business basis. So that
accounts for the canned beef regimen
during the Spanish-American war?
How has the navy been run all these
years, If not on business basis?
The insurgents, with the aid of the
Democrats may attempt to fire Can
non from his seat as speaker of the
house.
The abolition of federal courts, as
suggested by Ex-senator Pettigrew,
and have the state judges take over
the functions of the former, would
be movement toward economy. II
nothing else.
The situation might be improved
were the president to get rid Of both
Ballinger and Pinchot. AS subject
for newspaper discussion, their diff
ferences help fill the columns of news
papers; but the people are tired Of
their differences and want rest
The government Is likely to raise
s25. 100000 annually by the new cor