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Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25

Efficiency is tie obtaining of re
suits, and results are achieved by
work, not by words. Many employers
of men have made grevious mistakes
by selecting men who were good talk
ers over those that were good work
ers to fill responsible positions. Talk
is cheap and requ res but little en-
ergy; work requires effort and con-
centration and when a man is occu-
pied with work his mind has little
opportunity to frame sentences and
carry on a conversation. Many men
talk too little for their own good
but many more talk too much. Hand
le words with care and use them
when occasion arises, but be sure
that by their use results will be pro-
duced. This is the age for result pro
ducers.-Southern Machinery. =
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
Iaraeat Chain Drive.

The largest chain drive in existence,
three times greater in size than any
previously built, is to be found at the
OK Bow power plant, on Snake river.
Copperfield, Ore. The plant consists
of a $500 kilowatt generator. operated
by two water-wheel units. each con-
sisting Of two pairs Of water-wheels Of
the 48-inch horizontal type. operating
under a 21-foot head. The speed Of
the water-wheels is lat revolutions
per minute, and each water.wheel unit
is connected to the generator by four
Morse chains. each 2i inches wide.
the sprockets on the line shafting hav-
ing two-inch pitch, and the shaft CEN
ters being ten feet apart.--Scientific
American.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25

A Ford owner started out one
morning to- take his friends into the
country. After lie had been going half
an hour the machine stopped. He get
ort and pulled the docd-dad and still
the Ford didn't move. Tie he tried
the whirg- -wharg, and still the Ford
remained silent. Finally he raised the
hood. by George he said "tEe re-
pair man forget to put in the en-
gine." Tie car had run twelve miles
on reputation
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25

husband to death last night by s;ern-
ly looking at him and saying: You
have a letter in your pocket written
by woman" He eNcitsdly denied
the charge tine and again and fin
ally she said: "Nou twofaced hypo-
critic, you lie. | gave you a letter to
mail three days ago and you still
ave it in your pocket. -Atchison
(kansas) Globe.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES

The Annual Congregational meeting
will be held next Sunday at IL a. m.
A report in writing is expected to be
ready from all the different depart
ments of the church.
The Sunday school will convene at
10 q. m. Subject for study. Review
Of the lesson for the first quarter"
Young Peoples Society meets at
6 p. m.
The Bible study class meets We'd
nesday evening at 1880 o'clock with
r. S. Harvey.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
A Young Philanthroplst.

II understand your boy Is doing
quite well in business. Mr.. Rockerby."
"Ahem! What do you hear?"
His friends tell me that he already
employs a larger Office force than
you do yourself"
"Umph! He doesn't need so many
clerks in his Office and I'm getting
tired of paying their salaries. They
are all college friends of his whom l
suspect him of hiring to keep from be-
coming trolley car conductors and
walters"
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
MEXICO

We have no doubt that the situa-
tion in Mexico is very serious. we
have no doubt, e ther, that the situa-
tion in Belgium is very serious, and
in Poland and in East Prussia and in
northeastern France and in Palestine.
In the field of active warfare the
situation is always serious, whether
the war be civil or International Non
combatants and fore gners who find
themselves trapped between the op-
erations of hostile armies are sure
to suffer, whetl er in Mexico or in
Europe or in Asia.
The Mexican war problem is much
less burdensome to the United States
than the European war problem. The
European war has cost us dollars
where the Mexican war has cost us
cents. Ii Mexico were as strong in
military resources as Germany, there
would be no sentiment in favor OF
American intervention. Even the most
enthusiastic jingo would be content
to let the warrirg factions determine
the fate of their unhappy country. 1t
is because Mexico is weak that we
are supposed to have great moral
duty to establish law and order south
of the Rio Grande. Only very strong
nations have a right to meddle with
the peace of the world, and to
spread death ard famine and pillege
and disaster.
Two courses are open to the United
States, ard only two courses have
been open to the United States since
the day of Madero's assassination.
One is to send an army into Mexico
and conquer the inhabitants The
other is to keep OFT hands off, refuse
to recognize any of tie factions and
let Mexico fight it out. There are
disadvantages in this course, but to
send an army irto Mexico undoubt-
edly means tie permanent occupa-
ton Of the country. 1t means the ex-
penditure of hundreds CT millions of
dollars in suppress'rg guerilla war
fare directed against our troops. 1t
means new race problems, and leg
acy of Latin American hatred which
We shall never lose.
To let Mexico alone requires much
self-control and cons ,derable annoy
ance, but 1t is much wiser to keep
out of trouble than to get into trou-
bic.
President Wilson has made every
effort short of wsr r to end tie dsplor-
able conditions in Mexico, and he
has even made war in way. Thus
far all his hopes have been frustrated
by the folly of Mexicans. The pres
ident would undoubtedly be more pop
ular at home If lie had been less pa
tient. President Mckinley was abused
like pickpocket because he sought
TO avoid war with Spain, and recov
cred his popularity only after war
became inevitable. I is as easy &c
criticise Mr.. Wilson's temporizing POL
icy as it was to crit else Mr.. MoKin-
ley's temporizing policy, hut one
thing ought to be plain to every SEN
sible citizen. Intervention in Mex
leo would he a calamity to the Uni
ted States, and Is not to be undertak
en- except as last desperate resort.
Bad as TIE situation may be, We
have not yet reached that stage
New York World.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
Miniature Dreadnauoht.

A Massachusetts, man has built a
miniature dreadnaught 13 feet in
length, which has all the features of a
real battleship. including guns that
fire. range finders. wireless instru-
ments. gunners. and even a band that
plays martial music The vessel is
propelled by electricity. can make ten
miles an hour in smooth water and
cost its constructor $15,0OO.-The Out
look.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25

Fifty miners were killed and as
many more init red early Tuesday
morning at the Britannia mine in
British, Columbia, by a snow slide
coming down t mountain side and
carrying away tie bunk houses.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
Beyond Its Power.

THAT rich Mrs. Stiggins doesn't
speak to me now. She used to be my
next-door neighbor-and they were
awfully common"
well, there are some things money
can't do"
"What?"
Make old-time neighbors forget the
early days"
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
Spirit Of Loyalty.

Didn't that man who sold you the
machine tell you it had 40 horse
power motor"
Yes" replied Mr. Chuggins.
Seems kind of weak to me-"
well, wasn't there when they
made the calculation. You know some
horses are a good deal stronger than
others.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
Uniauc Decorative Effect,

Typography is not as popular as
it used to be- said Mrs Wasserby.
NO" replied Mrs. Judkins. but Mr..
Judkins still does little of it now
and then"
You surprise me. had no idea
that he had any artistic inclinations.' y
He hasn't. He merely leaves light
ed cigars lying on chair arms and the
edges of tables"
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
A Cruel SimlIe.

so you don't think much OF our
friends pretensions to statesmanship."
Not much" replied Senator Sor-
ghum. "He reminds me of a toy bal
loon busily engaged in trying to give
an imitation of Zeppelin"
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
NOTICE.

Henceforth. during the winter sea.
son, moving piotsrss wtA be shown
the opera house Saturday and sun
day nights only. AdmAssion. adults
10 cents, children cents. Doors
opea at 1880.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
All Hands Up.

AT what hour did the defendant
hold up the saloop?"
''At FIVE minutes to twelve"
How can you fix the minute so
positively"
Because / noticed that even the
clock had its hands up
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25

The great fortress of Przemysl so
long stubbornly fought for by the
Muscovite army, has at last capitula-
ted Her defenders having been re-
duced to tie neces s!ty of hoisting the
white flag.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25

Walter Flagler. manager of the
Two Forty mine, left the latter part
Of the week with two carloads OF
high grade smelling ore, for treat
ment at the Denver smelter.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
Tired Of the Domestic Battlefield.

Tired Of the Domestic Battlefield.
Mrs. Henpeck is going around in
Mysteries. Poor Mr.. Henpeck is still
detained abroad"
mo. he isn't"
Then why does he stay?"
Says he'd rather be where the fight
ing Is more general"
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
READ THis!!

The Hawley Mdse. Co.. can supply
your wants from a complete stock OF
fancy and staple groceries. The
freshest Of vegetables and fruits in
the market. Hay and grain in any
quantity.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
lreIand's Wheat Yield.

Consul Hunter Sharp writes from
Belfast that the yield of wheat in Ire.
land in 1914 was 75S.154 hundred
weight; of oats. 1S,0s1,961 hundred
weight; of barley, 3,460.O1s hundred
weight British hundredwe.ght be.
ing 112 pounds
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
Some Crop.

We'll, Jinkey. did your wife raise
anything in this garden of hers this
summer" asked Wilkins
Yep; the cost of living" said
Jinks. "She ran the price of peas
up to dollar ten a pod'-Judge.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25

Miss Grace Brooks, proprietress of
the Teller House, went to Idaho
Springs Thursday last to battle in
the radioactive waters that bubble
rp from natures dispensary.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
impossible.

There's no use talking, it's impos-
sible to suit that theatrical mana
ger"
Impossible. my boy! Nothing in
this world is impossible"
Yes. there Is. He wants me to
write tragedy with a happy end
ing"
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
Longing.

Little Emma Blase-I wish you and
papa would get divorced.
Her Mother-Divorced? Why, dear?
Little Emma Blase-Little Myrtle
Wayupp's papa and mamma are. and
she sees each of them six months in
the year. and don't see you and papa
at all.-Puck.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25

Don't forget the Easter dance to
be given at the Armory hall ON Mon
day, April B. 1915. Good orchestra
music will be furnished and the three
latest and most popular dances will
be exemplified viz. "The One Step"
"Half and Half" and Fox Trot," by
experts from Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
Sole.

The barefoot dancer l prefer.
This secret I'll impart;
For I have found that she puts her
Whole sole into her art.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
Many Such.

"T have a new definition Of tight
wad."
Lets hear It,"
Hes a man who would rather
mourn for stricken Belgium than do
nate dollar for her .reliet"
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25

H. H. Lake, cashier of the First
National bank of Central City is So
journing for few days in the "City
of Lights"
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25

Leave your orders for meats at the
Observer office and save lot OF
money.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
FOR SALE

Twenty-Five h. p. gasoline hoist, 600
#. 9s in. cable. bucket and sheave
wheel All practically new. Apply at
the Observer office.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25

The First National Bank of Cen
trail City shipped 12O ounces of gold
retort to tie Denver mint Monday.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25

Place your orders for meat wit
the Observer.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
Might Write "Rest seIIer.v

Might Write a "Best Seller"
How are you getting along with
your literary work."
mot as we'll as I hoped"
"No?"
you see. have a crimson velvet
smoking jacket. handsome pipe, a
large waste-paper basket, a table. a
chair and plenty of writing materials.
but to save my life l can't formulate
an idea"
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
Inventions.

Inventions strange Impressions give
We praise them and we scott
Sometimes they help us while we live;
Sometimes they kill us off.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25

]. c. Jensen was in Idaho Springs
last week.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25

The Observer $500 per year.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25
Two Sides.

Maude-Millicent says she doesn't
speak to Henry any more.
Mildred-Did she tell you why?
Maude-Why, no. What do you
mean?
Mildred-Why, Harry told me that
since their quarrel he has kept out of
her way. so that they haven't seen
each other since the smash.
Gilpin observer., 1915-03-25

Read the observer. $500 per year.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-02-11
IT thank You'' Brand hea,

Peaches, per can
6traWherries, per can .......
Pitteu1 Cherries, per can
ShbGfIt PEE GAu
Dozen Prices z
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-02-11
Pioneer Resident IS
Called By Death


Another Of the old-time residents 81
Watertown has been called to his
final resting place. Mr.. Peter Peter
son died at his home at 307 First
avenue s.. w last Monday evening,
after an Illness which continued for
many months.
Three months ago he was taken
to the hospital at Rochester, where 1t
was learned that the surgeons there
held out no hope for his ultimate re-.
covery. He returned to this city and
had been gradually declining until
the end came, as stated.
The funeral was held Wednesday
from the home and from the Scandi.
nayian Lutheran church at 2:3O in
the afternoon.
Mr.. Peterson had been a resident OF
the city OF Watertown from an early
period In the history Of the town. For
many years he had been among the
prominent citizens and he enjoyed a
wide acquaintance and numbered d
legion OF friends.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-02-11
iii No. Oak 81.

Ia 1910 he cut 10000 feet Of lumber
ON the same land that brought $500
net That same year ha also secured
35 cords Of wood worth $1O5. The
grove is now being cut down com-
pIeteiy and from the amount of luna.
Der that has already been sawed it lis
c~onseryatiyely estimated that there
will be 100000 feet Of lumber taken
on the ground this spring worth $1,000
net; also I50 cords OF wood worth
1875 and stove wood worth 800.
Thus the net income after paying
cost Of harvesting the timber and
wood for the "a years since the trees
we're planted will amount to $2.755s
or an average annual income OK $7.87
per acre, In addition to this. the
land has furnished considerable d 5
turage every year, and Is now more
fertile than It was when the trees
were planted. Had this same land
been In corn for 81 consecutive q
It would hare brought d smaller net
income and the fertility Of tie soii
would have been exhausted. Hence
NJ, Writings reasons for urging
farmers to plant trees 1t least on
land that - not wen adapted for
farming.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-02-11
Happenings.

The farmers short course will be
aeld at the court house this year.
Its beginning to appear quite spring
like when the sun looks q square IN
the face.
Cash register for sale. Total add
81. l. w. Cookies Music House. 27tf
Dr. Glen Yeamans is IN Minneap-
oils IN attendance upon the meeting
Of the dental association Of Mime
sofa.
Charles Barrette and DR.. Burlin-
game have returned from Aberdeen
where they attended a meeting Of the
Odd Fellows lodge OF teh city.
Rev. c. j.. Christianson spent two
or three days this week in Huron At
tending the meeting of q committee
I'd perfect plans for the state meeting
of the Congregational association
Mr. ii. b. Herbrandson, represent
ing the crops estimate department q
the federal bureau of the department.
Of agriculture, will hereafter have his
headquarters in this city.
Requesting a change ID his street
address at Los Angeles, Cal, MT. y q.
Ihfe a Il am getting along q
i sunny California His numerous
friends II South Dakota VIII be glad
u get such word from ] J
Dr. II. III. rreeburg Top dopr Of
@5Garnite block. Special attention 10
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-02-11

The funeral OF Nj. O. Barrett, one
OF the pioneers OF the city, was held
last Friday afternoon from the Shaw
undertaking parIors. Mr.. Barrett is
survived by q daughter, Mrs. LeDou.
and four sons,
The Rifle Clubs recent shoot de-
|veloped q new record for the mem
berss the o standing as follows:
DR.. Fl. G. Parsons, 1856; +. q. Bramble,
1875; p. D. Lacy. 1876; =. w. Harper,
1876; =. e. Rowe, 1914, making q total
Of 976 out Of a possible 1000.
For Sale-I have n Az III. r. Fair
banks and Morse gas engine. VIII
sell for $4,000. Can be seen running
any day id my shop. ]. n. Algard.
27tf
The Catholic Order of Foresters is
planning for d grand dance at Kranz-
burg on the evening OF February Is,
The committees having the event in
charge are sparing no pains to make
1T an exceptionally enjoyable occas-
|dons
The band dance Tuesday evening
attracted a large gathering oil this
spastime. The funds arising from the
entertainment were forsthe defraying
OF the expenses Of the band to the
exposition some time during the COM
ing season.
VIM. Xix, John Stainocher and G.
*. Burt were doWnsat WATERFOWL last
Saturday In Wits auto. They
brought back the Misses McDuffee,
Frink and Bergquist, who went down
the night b~eforeto attend the teach
ers instttutes-scnth Shore Republis
can.
George Fuller, who has been post
master ut Henry fora great many
years, has finally been succeeded By
one Of the party faith IN the person Of
81. III Murphy. George is one OF the
old timers hereabouts. IN the early
days he was member Of the county
board and then lived On farm
(Which he stilsowns) south Of Henry.
The Clark eourfer calls attention
t0 recent advertisement by on Of
thA 7edReld banks wherein II Offered
Sf0spax $ID1 incash 20 any one who
deposits neeenti4h first day. two
the NEXT four the bird ond 20 ons
Have you thought cpncefnins the
PROM the bank w0qld make 0n such
o 61fsI1e Hslls 5usf look Il
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-02-11

The Odd Fellows Of the city, who
have always maintained a f~ourishing
organization, had their regular annual
roll call meeting the other evening
and had q very gratifying attendance.
Grand Master Charles Barrette de,
fvered a short address,, as did also
yiYing charter member. Tt RAJ thirty
odd years ago that the lodge was in
stituted In this city.
Geo. H. Marquis, Lawyer. (Ex,Judge
circuit COURT Heegaard block 9tf
Charley Williams Of Watertown,
was in Clear Lake Monday to visit
his old-time neighbors and friends
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Staley. On Mon
day evening he Superintendent the
secret work on two candidates in the
Wo0dmen lodge and we doubt IL there
lis q ma better posted In Woodcraft
in the state. 1t was a splendid meet
ing of the lodge and all present en-.
joyed the work-clear Lake Courier.
The Pierre Daily Dakotan recalls
that ten years ago the first city car
riers started ont on their first Jour
ineyS throughout the city for the de-
livery of the mails. The first three
days that they were on the route the
mercury In the Thermometers stood,
respectively, as follows: rs, 80 and 40,
These veteran carriers, according to
the DakOtan, do not think the late
cold snap amounted to much IN com
parison.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1915-02-11


islation I'm ten different states for
the care, maintenance and education
OF the baby blind, sends out q call ask
Ing every person who knows OF a
blind baby to promptly advise her OF
the full name and address. She will
then communicate with the Arthur
Home for Blind Babies, where South
Dakota has already sent d blind
child too backward to be admitted
to the state school for the blind. So
long as theirs is room every child re-
ported VIII be promptly accepted by.
the Arthur Home, and cared for and
educated until South Dakota collects
a sufficient number OF baby blind To
merit It's opening al nursery home and
kindergarten for its own. Mrs. Bird
will welcome all information sent al.
rect to her home address, WATERFOWL.
South Dakota,
For Sale-Good horse. s years old,
weighing 1900 lbs. Thoroughly sound
and gentle. Also dray. practically
new; surrey which has not run over.
fifty miles; bob sleighs. and good
single harness. This outfit will be
sold at a very reasonable price, AS
we are replacing it With an auto de-
livery. j. w. Meyers Furniture Co.
Phone 2S4I. 35is2c1
G.. e. Wilson was out from Water
town Monday. Gene mad spent a few
weeks before Christmas with his son
Ralph, who is developing a farm, Or
ranch out In the western part of the
state-in Harding county. He says
Ralph is getting along nicely and has
about fifty head OF cattle on his place
He had 20 COWS that produced 10 fine
calves last spring and In the fan he
was offered $50 per head for the
calyes--which he wisely refused.
Among the yarns Gene told about the
west was one about q rabbit nlassa-.
ere that he participated In. He and
Ralph and Herbert Hommel, who
went out with Gene, took d short
drive one day and they Killed I01 rab-
hits, and that without leaving the
road Gene says he killed all but 100
OF them himself, He rays that the
rabbits are getting numerous enough
TO be a pest out there and the set
tiers pot them whenever they have
a chance. Their increase is doubt
less due to the decreaae OF the aum-
Der Of coyotes since the country be.
came settled.