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Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11
DYNAMITE

Many persons hesitate to use dyn-
amite because of it's reputed danger.
AS matter of fact, the hazard is no
greater than in work not commonly
regarded as dangerous.
Nitroglycerine is very sensitive to
shocks and explodes when heated to 1870
degrees Centigrade. Dynamite is nitro
glycerine absorbed in some porous
earthly material, commonly infusorIal
earth, If properly made, very severe
concussion is necessary to explode it.
1t is not uncommon for miner to pack
earth over charge of dynamite with
bar and sledge.
When dynamite has b9en stored for
many months, the nitrog lycerine may
settle and concentrate upon the lower
surface and it is then very dangerous
All accidents in use of dynan e are
due to the poor quality or extreme care
lessness in handling. To guard against
the former, buy standard brand insist
upon a stamp showing recent date of
manufacture and do not store it for
many months.
1t is advisable to use gloves when
handing dynamite because the skin
readily absorbs nitroglycerine causing
headache or other illness. the fumes
resulting from an explosion have SINH
lar effect. Above all things, never af-
proach charge which has missed fire
until day has passed.
HENRY A. DOERNER,
Colorado Agricultural College,
Fort Collins, colo.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11
First Real Attorney General.

One hundred years ago Richard
Rush of Pennsylvania became attor.
ney general of the United States. He
was the first attorney general to be
recognized as a member of the presi
dents cabinet. Ups to this time the
head Of the nations legal department
had not been regarded as standing on
the same footing with the other mem
bers of the cabinet. His salary was
much less, and he had neither Office
room nor clerks. and was not required
to reside permanently in Washington
Mr. Rush was eminently qualified for
the honor bestowed on him. He had
long been looked upon as one of the
leaders of the American bar Though
he served in the cabinets of three
presidents. his most notable achieve.
ments were in the line of diplomacy
rather than as a cabinet officer. He
served eight years as minister to Eng
land and four years as minister to
France.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11
Discovery Of Australia.

The claim to have been the first
discoverer Of Australia has been put
forward by many men and many ma
tions. Thus the French allege that
Captain Paulovier de Bonneville
made the discovery in 1904. Recent
researches have, however, proved that
1t was Madagascar, and not Australia
that this French navigator sighted.
There is little doubt that the latter
was discovered prior to 1912 by the
Portuguese, but no record remains of
the details of the discovery. the
Dutch yacht Duyfhen, from Bantam,
which had been dispatched to explore
New Guinea, sighted the mainland in
March, 1906. and in June of the same
year Louis Vaez de Torres, a Span
lard, accompanied by Fernandez de
Quiros. made the same discovery. The
name of this first navigator is the
first authenticated one known in con.
nection with Australia, and his discov-
cry has been perpetuated in, the
nomenclature of the Straits of Torres.
William Dampier was the first Eng
lishman to visit Australia, and Cap
tain Cook the first explorer to give
any really authentic and valuable iu-
formation as to this then unknown
continent.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11
MISSION AT ST. MARY,S
CATHOLIC CHURCH

On next Sunday morning, June 14th
one of Americas most noted orators
and scholars, Very Reverend C. Ar
thur Mcleod, will open a one week s
mission at st. Mary's Catholic church
Solemn High Mass and sermon will
mark the opening service at 1920 a.
m. The special mission sermons will
be given every night at 7:3O and the
subjects discussed will be of interest
to Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
Non-Catholics especially are most cor
daily invited to attend.
The eyes of the world, today. are
focused on the Catholic church. more
perhaps than at any other period in
her history. Many, however. are
greatly misinformed, or not informed
at all, as to her teachings and prac-
tices. Months ago we were fortunate
in arranging dates for Central City,
with a missioner who is known all
over this continent for his eloquence
and scholarship. Father Mcleod is
Christian gentleman of the highest
culture and attainm ents. In his ex-
position, therefore, of the Catholic
doctrine and practices he Will not ut
ter a word that could offend those
who differ from him in matters of be
lief. Come. therefore, and hear this
brilliant pulpit orator tell you of his
beliefs. Then you will have first
handed and reliable knowledge in
the tenets Of that church which in
tie words of Gladstone, After more
than hundred years is as fresh, as
vigorous and as fruitful as on the
day when the Penecostal fires were
showered upon the earth"
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11
Can Photooraph on CLAW.

Prof. J. Hammond Smith of the Uni.
versity OF Pittsburgh, has perfected an
invention which he calls a stereo.
metricon, by which human features
may be reproduced in clay with photo
graphic accuracy.
One with some knowledge of pho
Biography and having fairly nimble fin.
gers may make bust or statue OF any
member of his family. Two high.power
cameras are used. Behind the lens OF
.he right-hand camera is a coarse
screen.
The picture taken with the left.hand
camera Is called record photograph.
A lump OF clay Ia placed on a pedestal
where the subject previously had
been. Lines thrown on It by the cam.
era indicate how to manipulate the
clay.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11
MADE HIS STANDING RIGHT
Feat of Rolling Cigarette Convinced
Cowboys That the Visitor Was
One of Themselves.

An ex-governor of Wyoming was
talking with some friends.
"The ability to roll cigarette with
one hand along your leg in the teeth of
high wind used to be accepted in
Wyoming as sure proof you were no
tenderfoot," he said.
when / first went west was
cowboy. After 1 had been on the
roundup for q. couple of years / went
one day to cattle town in another
part of the state. walked into a
small saloon-just little shack on the
prairie-when there was regular gale
on. l walked up to the bar and was
stared at with some contempt and un.
friendliness by several cowboys lined
up there. l looked mighty young and
inexperienced, and guess they
thought l was an eastern tenderfoot.
and an eastern tenderfoot was not
overpopular in those days.
"'Set 'em up for the house, l said
'What'll you all have?
"The cowboys kind of snarled at me
l saw they weren't friendly to a sun
posed tenderfoot, so | said: Excuse
me minute With that pulled out
my sack of tobacco and my cigarette
papers and / started for the door.
Where are you going?' said the
bartender.
Ito roll a cigarette, said /. 4
can't roll one out of the wind
Il held the door open with one hand
and the gale pretty nearly blew the
place down, and with the other rolled
my cigarette along my leg in twin
king and in the most scientific style.
Then ! went back to the bar.
THE cowboys, who had stared in 81.
lence. broke out laughing.
II see you're one of us, all right,
pard,' said one of them. And then |
was among friends"
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11
ISSUE A NEW STAMP.

To make it possible to send parcel
post packages to any part of the United
States by using only two stamps to carry
it, the government has issued stamps in
denominations of Z, 9, IL, 20 and 80 cents.
With stamps of these denominations
ready for use it is now possible to send
any package that can be carried by the
mail by the use of only two stamps.
While the stamps were originally de-
signed for the use of the parcel post and
to make the carrying of packages
through the mail easier, they are by no
means restricted to the use of that parti-
cular branch of the government mail
service and can be used by the public
to carry any piece of mail matter.
I. With the introduction of these stamps
into the service great deal of work
will be lifted from the shoulders of the
mail clerks who have had much difficulty
in carrying of the mail of the parcel post
department because of the fact that
many packages were stamped with
different denominations of which it took
several. With the system now SO arrang-
ed that package can be stamped with
only two stamps providing they are of
the right denomination to make up the
required amount of postage and will
carry to any part of the United States
when so stamped the postoffice clerks
will find their work much easier.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11

The following are TIE arrivals al
the Central City hotel the past week
w. NJ. Haynes, Denver.
ID. X. Smith, Denver.
w. A. Ingling. Denver.
w. ]. Held, Denver.
|. ID. Axe, Denver.
C. E. Damn. Minneapolis, MINI.
Tom Brennan. Denver.
J. H. Holland, Denver.
Mrs. J. H. Beggs. Keensburg. Colo.
j. A. Williams, Gilpin, Colo.
Walter Greeves. Golden.
II. NJ. Garlick. Arvada.
Hazel Garlick. Arvada.
r. M. Morrison, Denver.
A. s. IRELAND, Denver.
II. Kimbrough, Denver.
G. r. Pullins. Denver.
T. j. Hensel, Detroit.
j. w. Fink, Denver.
G.. B. Lang, Denver.
ID. NJ. Nichols. Denver.
Clark Mills. Marion, Ind.
C. d. Miller, Denver.
w. F. Thompson, Denver.
l.. J. sauey, Denver.
Ted Sexton, Boulder.
II. Marseilles. Denver.
w. E. Brines, Denver.
c. A. Estey. Denver.
w. L. Jaege. Colorado Springs.
Alex Jandro Eurco. Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11

John II. Kruse and Albert T. Altvat
er came up from Denver Friday even
ing in their five-passenger Everett
automobile to visit relatives and
friends. They left Central City at
4 p. m. Saturday and arrived in Den
yer at a. m, Sunday morning. They
got mired in two mud holes and had
to be shoveled out 10 neighborine
farmers at low twelve. Moral: "It
is a pleasure to automobile at night.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11

Mrs. ]. ]. Kaighin left Detroit
Michigan. Wednesday morning for
Central City. where she will spend
the summer months with her hus-
band. Mr.. ]. j.. all arrayed In smiles
left on the morning train to meet
her in Denver. They will make their
home for the summer in the Bass
residence on Second High street.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11

TIE Central City hotel dining room
under the new management is prov
ing drawing card for Central City.
Mr.. Watkins has spent his short life
time catering to the wants Of the
travelling public and is familiar with
their every want. and the greatly in.
creased patronage shows that the
travelling public fully appreciates
his service.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. j. H. Bawden went to Den
yer Saturday to join an auto party
that will tour the country, going from
Denver to Boston and New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Lowe left satur-
day afternoon for Denver. Mr.. Lowe
left Denver Sunday for the east, to
be gone week or ten days.
Miss Ada Foley went to Idaho
Springs Saturday to attend coun-
try dance, short distance from that
city.
Miss Mae Richards, who had been
spending several days with relatives,
returned Sunday morning to Denver.
Abe Rachofsky returned to Love-
land Sunday morning.
Mrs. F. H. Clark and daughter
came up from the valley Saturday
evening.
were arrivals Saturday evening for
a short stay.
Mrs. Loretta Kelley, of Denver, is
visiting her mother and brother, the
Mayors.
Miss Minnie Martin was passen-
ger to Denver Monday afternoon.
Miss Marjorie Lake returned Tues.
day evening from visit in Denver.
J. E. Lightbourn and family have
moved to Lake Manchester for the
summer, where Mr.. Lightbourn will
devote his time to the enjoyable sport
OF catching fish.
Joe Floyd returned Tuesday even
ing from Livingston, Mont, where he
was called on account of the serious
illness of his wife. Mrs. Floyd was
considerably improved when he left
Livingston and is on the road to re
covery.
Misses Hazel Stribley, Nellie Anger
and Lillian Head, and Russell Mccall
lister went to Denver yesterday as
delegates to the Epworth League con-
vention, which convened this week
at University park.
Rev. G. A. Cage is attending the
Epworth League convention at Uni
versity park.
Mrs. NJ. Helm was up from Denver
this week, looking after her proper
ty on First High street Both her
houses are empty and she would like
some desirable tenants.
Mrs. Thomas Stribley and Mrs. ].
N. Welch walked out to the Quartz
Valley school district yesterday to
visit Miss Minnie Welch, the popular
teacher of that thriving school.
Mrs. Adam Terzenbach was a pas
senger to Denver yesterday morning.
George Rule went to Denver this
morning. His wife, who has been in
Denver since Sunday, gave birth last
evening to a 1-2-pound girl.
John Wiley prominent Demo-
cratic politician, land owner and all
'rcund good scout, of Dayton, o., Wis
itod several days in Central this
week He is an old time friend of
DIR. Millman. Sunday, in company
with DR.. Millman, J. C. Jensen. c. F.
Sauer and Mr.. Nye, Mr.. Wiley drove
to Idaho Springs to take a plunge in
the radium waters. He left for the
west Tuesday, fully rejuvenated and
thinks this section the greatest coun-
try in the world.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11
Has Her Doubts

Mrs. Johnsing dining out)-Any
freight trains been stalled near here
lately, Susie?
Mrs. Jackson-Not dat All knows oh.
Melindy. Why?
Mrs. Johnsing-Why dis ar chicken
tastes to me jest like cold storage
fowl.-Judge.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11

The petit jurors who were summon
ed to appear for court duty on the
nth OF this month. have been noti-
fled not to report until further ad-
vised. A case which was to have
come up In the district court on that
date. has been put over for time
owing to the inability of one of the
attorneys who lives in Denver ia
appear.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11

George ]. Williams. train dispatche
for the C. H. & d. railway from Day
ton. Ohio. spent Sunday and Monday
in our city. visiting his brother. Sen
ator l.. ]. Williams and family.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11

Lysle Parenteau has accepted n
position as agent and operator for
the C. & 8. at Easton. Colorado, and
left Monday morning for his new
field OF labor.s
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11

Geo. b. Lang. former secretary for
Senator Thomas. but now connected
with the U. S. internal revenue Of
flee. was In the city yesterday on
business connected with his office.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11

County Commissioner Neil Mckay
has force OF men at work repair
ing the Clear Creek road leading to
Twelve Mile that was washed out by
the high waters this spring. c. r.
Baer. noted road builder who fash
ioned the Switzerland trail. is in
charge OF the work.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11

Orson Adams. the Mesa county
banker and builder OF Grand Junction
and the western slope country. has
been sentenced by U. s. Judge Lew
is to serve a six-year sentence in
the Federal prison at Leavenworth.
Kansas.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11
Quick Shifts These pax..

why are you going around In that
horrible coat?"
my wife needs a new gown"
You shouldn't spend all your money
on her"
We'll. II she doesn't get that new
gown I'm afraid she'd get a new hus.
band."-Louisville Courier.Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11
What He Qoaa.

What became Of that fellow Tweed.
ly?
"Oh. he opened shop"
Doing well?"
"No--doing time. He was caught In
the act."-Punch.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11
Cheeky.

Reporter-Senator Loveall has just
been terribly gashed upon both cheeks
by would-be assassin.
City Editor-Well. give him . two.
column cut.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11

Robt. N. Lewis has purchased the
West residence on First Hight street
and moved In yesterday.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11

VIM. Wright, of Boyerton, Pa, was
business visitor to Central this
week.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-11

Do not overlook our fine line Of
mattresses, bedding, etc.
G. o. RICHARDS FURNITURE Co.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
To the Voters Of Ellis County.

Did it ever occur tc you that the Of
flee of Probate Judge is Judicial of
fee? That some Of the most intricate
and difficult questions of law come be-
fore it for judicial determination, that
the value Of the property which sses
through this court annually is many
times greater than the amount of pro-
perty which passes through the district
court, that the Probate Judge of your
county is the General Guardian of all
Minor Orphan Children, Lunatics, In
beetle, Insane and Feeble Minded per-
sons, and has general care, custody
and control Of their property; that it
hiss the appointment Of ali Guardians
and Administrators and admits or re-
Jects the annual settlements and fiaal
report of such Guardians and Admin
istrators; that it is by Statute made
The Juvenile Court, before which all
dependent, neglected and delinquent
children under the age of sixteen years
are tried; that it has the appointment
of the Probation Officer or Officers Of
your county; that it has original con-
current jurisdiction with the District
Supreme Court of the State of Kansas
in habeas corpus proceedings; that all
wills are admitted or rejected proba-
ton in this court, the Judge thereof
passing upon the suficiency and com
potency Of the evidence in regard to
the execution of the same; that it is
open and transscts business every day
in the year except Sunday; in short it
is by far the most important Office in tie
county, an Office which in our judgment
should be filed by a person possessed
of some legal experience and training
before entering upon the discharge of
the duties OF the office; that it is a
matter OF great Importance to you to
make no mistake in selecting your can
didate to fill this important office, one
that will bring an improvement to the
Office and insure to the people of thu
county the best services.
To those it has not been our pleasure
to meet in this campaign We will kindly
ask your support.
If elected to this important Office of
confidence and trust, we shall enter up
on the discharge of our duties, feeling
that We are equal to the Importance of
the occasion and that it will be I'M
necessary to educate US at the expense
Of the tax payers OF the county.
In conclusion We will say that we
shall be very grateful for your support
Nov. 8, for the Office of Probate Judge.
F. E. McLain,
Republican Candidate Probate Judge
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
ENGLISH Strawberries.

Strawberries have been known in
England from the earliest times, but
the luscious berries now grown there
are quite modern variety. Until the
fifteenth century none but wild ber-
ries were obtainable, and even the
good strawberries" which according
to Shakespeare, grew in the Bishop Of
Ely's Holborn garden, can have been
only transplanted 'wildings." In the
eighteenth century an improved va
Etety was cultivated, known as the
'Hautboy." which greatly pleased the
taste Of Doctor Johnson; but the mod
ern berry comes from a cross with
Chilean variety introduced only a cen
fury ago.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
Year Of Literary Distinction.

The centenary Of the publication Of
''WGverly" prompted a correspondent
Of the London Chronicle to discuss the
most wonderful year in English htera-
ture. He himself declared for 1850,
and challenged any one to beat it.
Here is its record: In 1850 Dickens
gave England David Copperfeld," and
Thackeray published "Pendennis;
Kingsley completed the novels with
ALTON Locke" and to match them in
poetry Tennyson gave US I'm Memoir
1am," and Browning Christmas Day
and Easter Eve"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
Importance of Play.

Play is an earnest thing in child
hood, never a trivial matter. The
play activities Of children have a
meaning which the world is beginning
to understand. Parents are realizing
more and more that chdldren's play is
not merely for fun, but for health,
strength, mental development and the
building Of character. Every home
should provide interest in play and
recreation for boys and girls. Part Of
the present-day methods Of home train
Ing aims to do this. The homemade
kindergarten is not q difficult thing
for mother to con&Ict, thus making
work and play a benefit and delight
70 the children.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
The sho, utone.

The so-called IS. Aowstcne" in the
British museum bel Dnged originally to
one Doctor Dee, a celebrated astrolo-
ger and alchemist o Queen Elizabeth's
time. The doctor declared that one
day in November, $50, the angel Uriel
appeared to him and gave him the
stone. which had the quality when
steadfastly gazed Into. Of presenting
visions and giving messages. The doc,
tors assistant, one Edward Kelly.
While paying att AntsOn to the stone,
received the com mand that he and the
doctor should e 3ckAage wives, which
message was f srShHith obeyed, with
zzueh ornate &c kszsn.ai
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
.I,II shev. - Wst,s WotI1

The Associate n Of the Cloth and
Ring. at receRts boxing bout In Lon
don, England. WI en a clergyman acted
as master OF ce- eemonies reminds one
Of Bendigo, the. famous pugilist, who,
on his retirem snt, seorned the usual
public house, became converted, and
sought to make others follow his lead.
He favored the muscular missionary
method. One one occasion meeting
e atheists was pointed out to him
Wots atheists % hes asked. He was
told. Eng" he gas ped Don't be
lieve In notGod? Here, hold my coat!
Let me get, at emil TN soon show 'em
wot's Wot1"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
a Uomans way,

An extremely pretty girl stood in
the middle of Lovers lane. At either
end Of this celebrated thoroughfare
was lover. Each had his back turned,
but from where she stood each looked
equally handsome. If she had been a
man she would have tossed up coin
to see which lover she should call But
women are not by nature gamblers.
They are generally too sure Of them
selves. Then she did the perfectly
natural thing-what any woman would
do. She called to one lover, knowing
the other would hear her. And the
one she didn't call was the one she
Wanted.-Life.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
Eoreed to DENY Himself.

'Wa-al, some ways I'd like to an
some ways'I guess wouldn't" said
honest Farmer Bemtover when the
suave dispenser Of encyclopedias had
paused in his sirenEsong. eye see, If
was to sign for that ere cyelopedee
In forty-seven parts, includin' the in
dex an appendicitis I'm sorter afraid
Ia be too tired to- enjoy readin' it;
while If I'd read I'll at my leisure, as
I'd ort to, IN order to git the good Of
It, wouldn't hev time to to earn the
price. So all things considered. guess
III hev to deny N ysalf the privilege,
- 1t were. Looks soFter like rain on
TO the northwest, dbn't tt?"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
FAN and Winter Fashions

Victor Ladies' Tailoring Co Chica-
&c, made to measure suits, coats. dress
es and skirts; also ready to wear coats.
etc. L viii be pleased to show you
samples and styles at Fouz convenience.
Mrs. Ida Bell, Agent, Phone 80
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
Did = Good Job.

A professor was expostu1ating with
a student for his idleness, when the
latter said: ITS of no use; I was
cut out for a loafer." Well" declared
the professor, surveying the student
critically, whoever cut you out under
stood his business"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24

Vote for Fred N. Drsiling for Treas
urer of Ellis county. Fred is one of
the huatling young business men of the
county, is thoroughly honest and COM
potent No better choice could be
made by the voters of the county, to
fill this important office. Remember
him on election da7.-Adv.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
Treatment Of Cuts.

A finger cut with clean knife needs
only to be washed with soap and wa
ter before dressing. A wound made
with an unclean instrument ought to
have cleansing that will be destruc-
tive to germs.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
Thing Woman Is Spared.

One deep sorrow which no woman,
at least none that we know personal
y, experiences is losing the pipe
which she has smoked for four or five
years almost without stopping-Ohic
State Journal.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
capons Hatch Eaos.

IN Germany capons are used for
Matching eggs and raising the chicks
They take better care of the chicks
than hens do, even fighting hawks to
protect them and running with them
much longer.