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Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27
BAD oDoR FROM OIL LAMPS
How to Remove Cause Of q Very Ere.
quent Nuisance.

The most frequent cause for bad
odor from lamps and oil heaters is on
account of a bit of oil that may be
left on the outside of the lamp, espe-
cinlly If the lamps be of nickel or
other metal which are filled through
openings in the tops that are closed
by small metal caps screwed on. The
oil should be carefully wiped off. If
lamps or heaters remain for q day or
two unlighted, the Oil will often soak
through the pores of the metal, so
they should be carefully wiped off
with a dry cloth before using.
If the country housekeeper who uses
lamps will take her lamp wicks when
new and soak them in cider vinegar
she will be pleased with the result.
Don't wiring them out, but hang near
stove or lay on plate until dry.
This will double the lighting power
of your lamps or lanterns. Therefore,
with wicks so prepared, only one
cleaning week is necessary, for the
wicks won't smoke, and globe and
chimney will not blacken around the
top.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27
JUDGING AGE OF THE FISH
How It May BE Determined by the
Scales or "Otoliths."

Could you tell the age Of q fish II
asked to do so?
1t has been found that the age of
fish may be read from its scales.
These increase In size by annular
growths. two rings being formed each
year. The "otoliths." or ear stones,
which lie in two sacs on either side
OF the base Of the cranial cavity, af.
ford another means Of determinati ton.
Like the scales. otoliths increase by
two rings annually. Each spring a
white ring Is formed and each autumn
a black one. Thus the number of ei-
ther white or black rings In an otollth
gives the age Of the Ash In years. In
the case Of fiatfish the latter method
has been found more reliable, where
as In the case Of the cod the scales
give a better result Although vary.
Ing much In size and shape In differ
ent species, the otoliths show a re-
markably constancy in the same spe-
cies; hence they are Of considerable
value In the diagnosis Of a species.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27
BATS sCoURGE TO INSECTS
Why Most Species Of the Swiftly Fly.
ing Creatures Are Beneficial.

Bats are often regarded with as
and rapid flight of the little creatures
in the twilight, their dusky forms,
shroud-like wings and fiery eyes, seem
ing to league them with the supernat-
ural; but they are, generally not only
harmless, but useful. They are q
scourge to insects of every kind, from
the mosquito upward. The big bats
of the Indian peninsula are considered
table luxuries by the natives.
A bat measuring two feet from tip to
tip must be formidable looking crea-
ture to encounter. This is said to be
the size of the fruit-eating bats of the
Amazon, to which the name of "vam-
pire" is often given; but even these
are harmless. There is, however,
smaller species In South America
which does suck the blood of many an
imals, including human beings.
The mischief does not consist In the
quantity Of blood distracted by the bat
itself, but in the far greater flow from
the triangular puncture after the with
drawal of the aggressor. 1t has been
objected by obstinate unbelievers that
no one has ever seen the wound in
iiicted; but, considering that the bat
bites only in darkness, the proof upon
which the skeptics insist is not easily
obtainable.
The curious feature of the bats bite,
say South Americans, Is that 1t is hard
ly ever felt even when the person at
tackled is awake.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 1917
PATRIOTISM INSTEAD
OF SELF INTEREST

When we hear murmurs and COM
plants from those who are being op-
pressed by selfish profiteers whose
unheard Of profits reduces nearly
three-fourths Of our loyal citizens to
state bordering on the curtaiIment
Of the proper foods, preventing a
man from obtaining a living for him
self and family, certain class
howIs, lack of patriotism. II this
class are patriotic, as they claim to
be, they should, during the war,
place their goods upon the market
at very little above cost price and
show by their deeds that their pat
riotism is genuine, instead Of charg-
Ing from 100 to 500 per cent profit
AZ is now being done in many
branches Of business.
To show the immense profiteering
that is going on by this class, we
quote figures recently brought out in
congress. During the three years
prior to the outbreak of the war,
4e American firms engaged in the
manufacture Of war contracts aver
aged an annual combined profit Of
$255,ooo, 900 and during the year just
past these same 4s companies have
declared a dividend Of 5000, 200, 900.
This increase Of profits is not con-
fined to war contracts alone, but ex-
tends to all other lines of business.
Should the war last another three
years and these profiteers are not
curbed by the government, the mon
ey Of the country will be In the
hands of less than one-fourth Of the
population.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27
WHY
Rats Constitute National
Peril in America

To what extent the rat pest has be-
come national liability, entailing the
loss of more than two hundred mil
lion dollars worth of fOodstuffs and
other property in the United States
every year, is told with startling ar
ray of facts in communication to the
National Geographic society, derived
from countrywide survey by Edward
w. Nelson, biologist. Following are
some of the results Of Mr.. Nelson's
survey:
blouse rats destroy annually hun
dreds of millions Of dollars worth of
foodstuffs and other property, and
through the distribution of bubonic
plague and other diseases cause the
deaths Of untold numbers of human
beings.
| "The common house-frequenting rats
are of three species-the brown, the
black and the roof rat. All are be-
lieved to be natives of Asia, whence
they have spread to most parts Of the
world. In their relations to man their
habits are so familiar that they may
be included in one account. The larger
size, abundance, more general distri-
button and aggressive predominance Of
the brown rat. also known as the Nor
way and wharf rat has led to its being
generally known us the house rat
"The history of the brown rat is
IN extraordinary one, one unequaled
| by that of any other mammal. 1t was
unknown in Europe until 1927, when
| vast hordes of them swan the Volga
river. A year or two later 1t arrived
in England on ships from the Orient.
Since that time 1t has steadily extend
ed its distribution by means of ships
and other transportation agencies, and
by migrations overland, until it shares
with mankind nearly all parts of the
earth from Greenland to Patagonia and
around the globe.
1T is sturdy, fierce and cunning
animal, with extraordinary fecundity.
These characteristics have enabled 1t
quickly to Overrun and occupy new
territory despite the never-ceaslng war
fire waged against 1t by man and the
competition Of other mammals.
"The smaller black rat and roof rat
formerly existed in most parts of the
Old World. They preceded the brown
rat also in America, but when the lat
ter arrived were promptly reduced by
1t to secondary position or extermi-
mated. Black rats still exist in some
parts Of the United States, and roof
rats are common with the brown rat
In the milder climate of the Southern
states.
With. an abundant food supply
brown rats increase with almost in
credible rapidity. They have from
three to twelve Itters a year, each
containing from six to more than
twenty young. the average being about
ten. The young begin to breed when
less than three months of age.
After careful investigation the Unit
ed States public health service esti-
mates that the number of rats living
under normal conditions in our cities
equals the human population, but that
In country districts they are relatively
three to four times as numerous.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27
WIN UNITED STATES
w LII IS THE RICHEST

WIN UNITED STATES
+" A1A is THE RICHEST
NATION.-There are twice as
many cattle and swine In the
United States as in any other
country, with a total value of
live stock products of more than
$4.OOO.OOOOOO.
The corn crop is ten times
greater than that of any other
country.
The wheat crop is bigger than
that Of any rival.
The cotton output is more
than half the worlds supply.
The coal production of nearly
half billion tons is twice that
Of Britain, our nearest com.
petitor.
The oil production Of nearly
3OO,OOO,OOO barrels is twice that
Of Russia. which ranks second.
The output of iron and steel
Is twice that Of Germany, our
nearest rival.
We produce more copper than
all Of the remainder Of the world
put together.
In manufactured goods last
year, our output was more than
$35, 900, 100000.
The balance Of exports over
imports amounted to over 49,
OOO,OOO.OOO.
The gold reserve Of about 49,
OOO,OOO.0OO is more than one
third of the worlds total.
The wealth is more than $1,000
for every man. woman and child
in the country.
The railroad mileage is more
than double that of all Europe.
The total wealth of Britain,
Germany and France amounts to
$227 500, 100000. That Of the
United States aggregates $780,
OOO,OOO,OOO.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27

When men called under The selec-
tive service law reach the cantcn-
ments they are given, SO far as Irac-
ticable, their choices of army service.
Infantry is most often preferred, ar
ullery second, engineer divisions are
third in popularity, and quartermast-
ers work fourth. Investigators so
far made by the committee en- class
tiicatiCns Of personnel in the army,
which has the matter in charge,
rrove that only 2 per cent of the
men attempt to secure nonha zard-
Gus positions.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27

The Post Office Department is tell
ing OF a man at a cantonment re-
gardirg whom that story was circu-
lated that he was lonesome and had
never rec eived letter since arrival
in camp. Then came the deluge. In
one mail he reoeived l.200 letters, 10
special delivery letters and parcels,
and "a ordinary parcels. Investigation
showed he could nei her read nor
write. He was found surrounded by
several o her soldiers who were help
Ing him wi h his mail.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27
SENATOR sHAFRoTH

When we see some Of the state
papers following In the wake Of q
strong party daily, condemning the
acts Of Senator shafroth, 1t reminds
10 Of the small spaniel trying to bite
with his puppy teeth. He tries to
bite but his teeth leave no impress
sion.
Our only interest In Senator Shat
roth 10 for what he is really worth,
and not for what he may be worth
to promote some local scheme, either
financial or political.
We are now engaged in crisis
that envelopes the entire world. II
10 life and death struggle between
monarchy and republic. The gov.
ernment of this the most powerful Of
them all is not only leading, but as
sistins weaker republics to over
throw monarchiaI system that has
ensIaved the world from beginning
Of time.
In this great work Senator Shat
roth has been the governments con-
stant ally in all it's heroic undertake
ings and never once has he faItered
In his sworn duties to his country
or humanity. Congressional records
will confirm our statement that he
has ever been loyal to our command
er In chief and ever at hand to aid
and assist his needed wants. II he
continues to support this great work
that marks an epoch in the destiny
Of the world, when his time for re-
election arrives, the people with one
acclaim will shout, "WeIl done thy
good ard faithful servant" and will
reeIect him, Notwithstanding the par
tisan rabbIe.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27
HOW DISASTER TO
LIZ w TURKS. is FORE

TOLD BY "SHINING STONE"
-Constantinople, famous city OF
mosques and minarets. is the
subject of many prophecies. 1t
has been the battle-ground of
Christian and Mohammedan
since the twelfth century. None
of the prophecies respecting the
expulsion Of the Turk from Eu-
rOpean soil Is more remarkable
than thatsof the "shining stone"
in the famous "apostate cathe-
dral" now the mosque of Santa
Sophia.
Years ago there was brought
to the city of the sultan great
slab of luminous marble, white
and translucent. Specimens Of
this stone are exceedingly rare,
and no other fragment as large
as the shining stone is. known to
exist. 1t was installed in the
west side Of the great gallery of
the historic mosque Of Santa
Sophia.
What first invested the IA
nous stone with supernatural
qualities is not known. The Per-
slams regarded 1t with awe, and
upon its installation in the Con-
stantinople mosque 1t was de-
clared to be the mystic dial
wherein the fate of Islam should
be reflected.
Its peculiar vitreous quality
makes 1t a ready reflector of
light rays. During the hours Of
daylight 1t emits a particularly
brilliant light. These rays are
considered Allah's assurance to
the faithful that all continues
well in the empire of the true
believers, When Islam has ex-
perienced political or religious
triumphs in the past, according
to the guardians Of the shining
stone, the brilliancy of the mar
Die SlaD was Sucn us TO serious
ly discomfit human eyes.
When disaster - permanent
and all-embracing - threatens
the Turkish empire, according
to the prophecy that accom-
panied the stone out Of the mys-
tic Orient and into Europe, the
stone will no longer reflect light.
1t will be no longer luminous
and translucent, but clouded and
opaque. To hint that the shin
ing stone was undergoing such
a transformation was in times
past to incur the risk of speedy
and violent death.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27
Why Man Should .. wen Dressed

why wan onouIo Be Well Dressed,
nl-htting clothes detract ten per cent
from a mans efficiency, according to
DR.. George Van Ness Dearborn, profes.
sor Of psychology at Harvard, who ad.
dressed a national gathering of cloth.
Ing manufacturers and store owners.
zone can hardly estimate the benefits
Of being well-dressed and properly At.
ted" Doctor Dearborn said. "The
well-dressed man spells success and
inspires confidence. First impressions
are most important, and many man
has got place largely on account of
the cut Of his clothes. 1t goes with.
out saying that the rich man should
buy the best and attire himself with
taste, but It even pays the poorer man
to do the same, for an air of prosperity
Is contagious. Finally, well-fitting
clothes add to one's self-respect, incul.
cate personal cleanliness and aid the
man In business"
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27
TAX LIST
City Marshal's Office


Black Hawk, Colo, Dec. 11th, 1917.
Public notice is hereby given that
the Assessment Roll of taxable real
and personal estate in the City of
Black Hawk, for the municipal year
1917, has been completed and returned
to the City Council, who have by cr-
dinance levied tax of 20 mills on
the dollar, upon all the taxable real
and personal property in said City
and that a list of said taxes has
been placed in my hands, with an
order endorsed thereon, dated Black
Hawk, Dec. 11th, A. D., 1917, and
signed by the mayor of said City,
commanding me to make, levy and
collect the amornt of said taxes, and
make return thereof within ninety
days from the date of said order. All
persons are required to pay the
amount of their taxes, at the office
of the City Marshal, in the Council
Rcom, in the said City, within ten
days from ard after publication of
this notice.
D.. JACOB KRELL,
City Marshal.
list pub. Dec. 13; last Dec. 81, 1917.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27
Why We ,lod "ve." and sh.k. ~No.~

The question, "why do we shake mo-
and nod or bow when we mean
'yes'' Is very easily answered. These
actions originate In infancy. The baby
turns Its head away to prevent dis
agreeable things from getting into it's
mouth. II 1t is not hungry 1t will
turn the head from side to side to
avoid the nipple.
In time this shaking Of the head be-
comes associated with dlsagreeable
Things and unwelcome thoughts. in
IKE manner the nod originated In the
motion Of the infants head to take
FOOD. After the child had words to
express Its desires the nod and shake
remained to express approval or disap.
proval. In addition to this funda.
mental cause mimicry helps to perpet-
uate the action.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27
How to Develop q Good Memory.

In an article about James Horgan
and his great memory In the American
Magazine, writer says:
Attention comes first,' Horgan
told me. when you meet a man. look
squarely into his face for second and
forget everything else in the world
Etch his features into your brain; you
can do 1t II you will keep practicing.
at isn't enough to catch name so
that you can pronounce 1t. You must
learn to see 1t. You must visualize 1t
SO that It appears In your brain as
clearly as II 1t were printed on paper
before your eyes. A trained memory
IL packed full Of double exposures
to use photographers term.'"
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27

We see that the Republicans are
putting forth such men as Clarence
Dodge, the Roosevelt Progressive
who split his party in twain five
years ago, and Charles w. Water
man, the stem-windins corporation
ist Of the state for v. S. senator
next year. II they ever expect to
win they must select timber that has
not been exposed to dry rot or worm
eaten at the butt tefore they can
expect to beat the sorreI-top that
now holds down the chair and will
Undoubtedly succeed himself.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27
Distant Friends,

A person well skilled In geography
asked n loan OF friend. stating that
he had been In all quarters of the
globe. and had friends In each. He
was asked their names and dealings.
oh" said he, II have often dealings
WITH Tim Bucto. In Africa. for Ivory !;
with my old friend Ben Gal. for rice {;
Bil Bon sends me fruit from SPAIN
and there is Pat Agonla and Sam
o'Thrncin and Frank OHIO, and"
Hold" replied the other: "you can't
)e on good terms with friends who
teep themselves at such very great
iistance."
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27

The Consumers League that 10
now being organized in Colorado
should thoroughly inform themselves
on the gigantic profiteering in the
s'ate and II found to possess merit
should lay the same before congress
for adjustment. The. rank and file
Of Colorado have been robbed long
enough by this profiteerino class.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27

+. When we read Of the horrible afro,
cities OF German kuitur that are now
being practiced In every country
where II has gained a foothoid, we
may be thankful we live under An
9lo-saxon democracy, and our every
effort should be directed to the ex-
pulsion Of the Hun cast from the fact
Of a christian earth.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27

Who says this country is not be-
coming better? Senator Kenyon, Of
Iowa, has introduced bill in the
senate reducing the salary Of sena-
tors and congressman during the per-
iod Of the war from $500 annually
to $1,000.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27
New Truck sprays Sand on str....

NeW truek sprays sand on Streets.
Spraying sand on slippery streets is
made easy by a new motortruck of
Ingenious construction. The sand falls
from the truck body on revolving
disk at the rear and is thus spread
IN all directions. says the Popular Sci.
ence Monthly.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27

We hear but little about the Nom
Partisan League in this state since
bed the $4,000 Of the farmers
money and hied himself to St. Paul,
according to a report made by State
Senator Agnes Riddle.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27
NOTICE OF STOCK.
HOLDERS MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stool holders CT
the Jenhns-McKay Hardware Com
pany will be held at the office of the
Company. in the City OF Central, in
the County of CilIin and State of
Colorado, en- Tuesday, the 18th day
of January. A. D.. 1918. at eight (S)
O'Clock p. m, for the purpose CT ell
Getting Directors fer the ensuing year
and for the transaction OF such other
business as may properly come be-
fore the meeting. Transfer books
viii be closed for ten days prior to
said meeting.
JOHN c. JENKINS,
Secretary.
lst publication, Dec. 27, 1917.
Last publication. Jan. 10, 1918.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27
How 70 Wash chamoIs oIoves,

In washing chamois gloves use milk:
warm water and rinse well. When
they begin to dry blow into each finger,
stretching 1t into shape In this way.
Rub roft before putting on the hands.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27

The United States supreme court
has said that Mayor speer Of Den.
yer ID within the law when he char
ters coal mines 70 protect the poor
Of that city from the inscriptions
coal baron. Now let our governor
do likewise and protect the unfor.
tunates Of the state.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27

Albert Curnow left for Denve
Sunday to spend Christmas.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27

For iorery and soda
fountain. Neal burroughs, Black
Hawk Colo. -
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27

Ben Waters was passenger OF
Sundays train for Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27

Den O'BIien left Monday for Dem
YER to enjoy the holidays.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27

Send the Observer East.
Gilpin observer., 1917-12-27

NIIy MdTsHdI.
list pub. Dec. 13; last Dec. 81, 1917.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-30


,,h during the week, Mrs. Weber
uooeiving the high score prize on
tuesday and Mesdames Bishop and
n,.man on Thursday. when Mrs.
putnam and Mrs. Linsley wero sub
s%titutes-
Two occasions of the week afford
~ pleasure to the musie-loving pub
10 were the musicals give nby Mrs.
Graham Putnam on Thursday and
Friday evenings. wherein Mrs. Put
nam again demonstrated her ability
&C a musician and those Of the dis
,rict who attended her musicals were
most fortunate in having the oppor-
unity to hear Mrs. Putnam.
Mesdames f. E. Swartz and w. II.
pishop gave one of the pretty after
noon affairs of the week, when they
entertained in compliment to Mrs.
Louis Nichols who, with her little
family. is planning to leave soon for
Cali Lake. where she will spend the
vinter. After an afternoon of nnedle-
work. delicious refreshments brought
the happily planned affair to a close.
A number of the Ely social set
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Mrs. Charles Chandler gave pleas
ure to a number of luncheon guests
in compliment to Mrs. Graham Put
nam on Friday, bridge followign dur
ing the afternoon, with Mrs. Bennett
and Mrs. Linsley receiving the prizes
for high scores. Others beside the
guest of honor enjoying the affair
we're Mesdames Bennett, Cannon.
Linsley. Hoag. Lockhart and Ed Nil
lard.
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GOOD To KNOW.

Tea leaves moistened with vinegar.
remove the discoloration in glass
caused by flowers
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NOTICE is hereby given that the
undersigned, George A. Whitley.
public administrator, was OF the
twelfth day of MAY. 1917, duly APP
pointed administrator of the estate
of John Mihalidis tM~echailides) de-
ceased. by the Ninth Judicial Dis
trict Court OF the State of Nevada, in
and for White Pine County. and has
duly qualified as such administrator.
All persons having claims against
said deceased, must, within three
months from the first publication of
this Notice, file the anne with the
Clerk of the aforesaid Court, with
the necessary vouchers. ANY claim
not so fled will be forever barred.
GEORGE 4. WHITLEY,
Public Administrator of Said Estate
Dater at Ely, Nevada. Sept. %, 1917.
First publication, Sept. 80. 1917.
Last publication. oct. 81. 1917.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-30

Mrs. Clark Christian will be the
next hostess of the Ely Navy Unit.
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT AN To
CREDITORS.

In the Ninth judicial District
Court of the State of Nevada. in and
for the County of White Pine.
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Society Circles

Continued from page one.)
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Mrs. Deckelman was the hostess
of the Jnst-Four Bridge Club on
Friday, Mrs. Leonard having the
high score at the close OF the game.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-30

enjoyed the dance given at the Nc
Gill Club House in honor of the de-
parting soldier boys last night.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. X. s. Hoffman are
expected to return from their over
land trip to Idaho on next Tuesday.