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Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29
"ANTI-AUTO SOCIETIES"
FORMED BY FARMERS
Look on Automobile as Real Men,
ace and Will Ask LegisIa-
tive Regulation. i

"Anti-automobile" societies is the
latest in Tennessee.
In many parts Of the country, 1t is
said, farmers are regarding auromo-
biles as a real menace, and will bring
pressure to bear in legislatures to
regulate them. Not only do the au-
tomobiles monOpOlize the highways af-
ter they have been improved at enor-
nous expense to the farmers, but the
city owners Of cars make fOrages into
the country, helping themselves to mel
Ons, fruit, chickens and almost any
thing on the farm that Is movable.
To overcome speeding" it Is pro-
posed in some quarters to have laws
enacted prohibiting the operation Of
any power-driven vehicles on the high
ways that can travel more than the
number Of miles per hour prescribed
as the limit. In other words, If the
state law provides that no vehicle shall
travel over the highways at rate Of
speed greater than eighteen miles an
hour, no automobile that Is geared to
run at a greater rate of speed shall be
licensed in the state. Not few city
oie suiu " pe Teauy " Join
with their country cousins in their ef-
fort to curb the ''ruthlessness" of the
automobile owners. 1t is contended
that speed limits" prescribed by law
cannot be enforced generally and that
the only way that automobiles can be
stopped from racing through the coun-
try roads and city streets at dangerous
rates of speed Is to limit their capacity
for rapid travel.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29
WHERE "PEP" WAS NEEDED
Secretary Daniels, Discussing Eff.
cheney, Relates Story Of Girls Ad-
visino Beau to Kiss Old Mare.

Secretary of the Navy Daniels is a
firm believer in speeding up. Eff
cheney is the watchword Of his depart
ment. A big navy can't be built fast
enough for him. And he was discuss
ing efficiency and high speed. He
wants to cut out red tape.
'Discussion is well and good" said
Secretary Daniels, "but the main Ques-
ton is whether it is idle talk or not.
Is it practical or is it foolish? Is it
like TOrkins and his girl?
''Torlsins, by the way, was out with
his girl during the days before the au-
tomobile. when a young man who
wanted to be popular would call on
his girl with horse and buggy to take
her for drive. You know, the faster
the horse the better the impression.
"Torkins, on his first call, took the
girl for long drive, and when they
found themselves in the midst of a
country road, he ventured for kiss.
"'A kiss? asked the girl. What
good would kiss do?' e-'
"'Oh,' replied the embarrassed youth,
1t would make me feel gay and lively
"'Well, Charley the cold-blooded,
Unconditional damsel retorted, If it is
as you say, and we expect to get any
where before it's time to return home,
you'd better get out and kiss the old
mare once!"
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29
RUSSIA'S STRUGGLES

In turning the pages Of time, we
find that Russia is not the only
country that has had her struggles in
coming from darkness into the light.
Brazil, Portugal, China and Cuba
have each had their trials and even
our own country of America was for
years hanging between the life and
death Of the republic.
The people Of Russia had long
dreamed Of freedom from tyranny,
but when II came 30 sudden and al
most bIoodIess, they had no concep-
tion Of it's true meaning and the
whole empire was plunged into a
state of chaos. But from this cha
otic condition will emerge a leader
with tact and confidence that will
lead the nation to democracy and
power. Russia's spirit Of freedom
is in the air and sooner or later the
germs Of liberty will take root, and
Russia will emerge, like other coun-
tries have done, free and independ-
ent.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

Specially posed photo of Lord Burn
ham, one Of Great Britain's famous
journalists and owner of the Daily
Telegraph, has been of great aid to
his country in the solving Of war prob
lens.
Lord Burnham was, as Harry Law
son Webster, popular member Of
the British house of commons, sitting
for the Mile End and Tower Ham,
let's divisions Of London, In the heart
Of the East end.
His father, the first Lord Burnham,
created the Daily Telegraph. one Of
the largest and influential organs in
the empire.
Lord Burnham Is an honorable
colonel Of the Royal Bucks Hussars.
A son-in-law Of his has been q cap
tive Of the Germans since 1914. Sec
Ond Lieutenant w. B. w. Lamson Of
the First Battalion SCOTS Guards, a
nephew Of Lord Burnham. was killed
in 1914 and brother Of the lord,
Col. Hon. L. Lawson. d. 8. o.,
commander Of the End Regiment
Bucks Yeomanry. IL fighting for his.
country "somewhere." His family.
1t can be seen. II doing its bit VAL
lantly.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29
Odd Indian Foot Race.

A foot race among the Tarahumare
Indians Is most picturesque scene,
especially after nightfall, when the
course is lit up by flaming torches car
ried by the eager friends of the rum
ners, who steadily pursue their way,
the only silent people in the excited
crowd. How in this weird fitful light
the men contrive to keep the ball in
view is mystery. One would think
thAa SO small an object would be lost
In the tiickering torchlight; but In
dians have wonderful eyes as well as
wonderful muscles, and somehow the
ball survives all perils and Is there at
the finish.
In these races the runners receive no
prizes, but only honor and glory and
the admiration Of the women, which
no doubt fully repays them. 1t Is,
however. customary for those who win
wagers on the race to give some part
OF their winnings to the men who have
won; but this Is optional.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29
GIRLS REPLACE MEN
They Are Keeping the Pay Rolls Of
Coal Mine.

ivy nv NeePU0 sVo roy NOu0 u
Coal Mine.
Just the same as the war has affect.
ed other industries, so has 1t crippled
the coal industry in Oklahoma In tax
Ing away scores Of its most experienced
workers who have been responsible for
the industry being kept going during
the last year when conditions became
greatly disturbed. Girls are now play
Ing an important part in bringing the
coal industry back to normal, and ev-
cry day there Is new face ut some of
the mines in this locality, some young
giH or young woman who has seen the
need Of aiding her country In the pros
ecution Of the war.
At the present time there are twen-
ty-eight girls working In the local coal
fields. No. they are not digging coal,
tor this Is manual labor which requires
more than feminine strength, but they
are rolling up their sleeves and enter
Ing the offices to take the places Of
young men who have been called to
the colors. A majority Of these girls
are bookkeepers and stenogrnphers,
while two Of them are keeping tirno.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

As the present great war Is being
waged, it becomes more obvious that
America, England and France are the
only countries In which implicit con-
fidence can be placed to conduct the
same, and therefore should have a
union board to outline war projects,
and this board should turn deaf ear
to all Individual propaganda Of any
sort, be It from secret societies,
church, or any other source. Let the
legal representatives Of these govern
ments act without outside interfer-
ence.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29
Big MEN VOLUNTEER TO
WORK FOR RED CROSS
Prominent Business and Profes.
sionaI Men Offer Services
Without Compensation.

Another group Of prominent busi-
ness and professional men have volun-
teered to serve the American Red
Cross in France. They will not only
work during the period of the war
without compensation. but will give
up their private interests and pay all
expenses incident to their services.
Maj. Grayson P. P. Murphy, head
of the Red Cross commission to Eu-
rope, recently notified the war council
of the urgent need of men of high
order of executive ability to take
charge Of the branch warehouses in
France. From "a port in France" Red
Cross supplies are shipped to Paris
and from thence distributed by trucks
and otherwise to dozen or more
branch warehouses. 1t is these branch
depots which are to be In charge Of
the latest squad Of volunteer business
those who have volunteered follows:
Henry s. Sherman, Cleveland, O.,
vice president Of the Standard Car
Wheel company; Philip L. Smith,
Short Hills, N. J., banker and menu
Der Of the New York stock exchange !;
e. w. Ogden, Knoxville, Tenn, presi-
dent Of the Citizens National bank /;
johnson DeFOrest. New York lawyer
and son Of Robert w. DeForest, vice
president Of the American Red Cross !;
knowlton Mixer. Buffalo. retired lum-
herman; George T. Rice, Boston, Of
the banking house Of Bond and Good
win; Walter Morrison, Minneapolis,
retired lumberman; G. H. MoOrman,
Louisville, KY. law partner Of United
States Senator Beckham: Lewis NJ.
Williams. Cleveland. O., Of the Sher-
win-Williams Paint company; d. 8.
Blossom. Cleveland. O.. vice president
Of the William Bingham company,
wholesale hardware; Alden Swift, Chi.
cnso. Of the packing firm Of Swift q
company.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29
CIVIL WAR ROMANCE
Wedding In Old Age Ends Il.
Finally.

Finally.
A proof that 'love laughs at lock-
smiths''-and at old age as well-came
to friends Of Henry d. Sumner, a pi.
oneer dairyman and soldier Of the Civil
war. and Mrs. John e. Jayne. his ante
bellum sweetheart, aged seventy.nlne.
and sixty-nine respectively. when they
were married at Iowa City, Ia, by the
Rev. @. Dreyer.
The bridegroom loved the bride when
he and the man who won her, a fel-
low soldier in the Civil war Of '61-'65,.
were fighting side by side. "Comrade"
Sumner remained his good, true friend
throughout the years that followed un-
til "taps" sounded for the successful
suitor some years ago.
Since then Mr.. Summers wife died.
and In the course of time his heart
turned back to the sweetheart of his
youth, now widowed. A courtship. in
terrupted by the flight Of years, was
resumed and the gallant veteran won.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29
Splinteriess 0oaaIes,

Splinterless goggles are a new de-
velopment that is expected to be of
great value In military gas masks and
for aviators, as well as for machinists.
welders and other workers requiring
protection for the eyes. The lenses con-
sist Of two layers Of optical glass sep
arated by a layer Of celluloid, the
whole being perfectly welded together.
The product Is claimed to have the ad-
vantages Of ordinary glass without its
dangerous splintering on being broken,
and the strength OF celluloid without
Its infiammabillty and lack Of rigidity
The heat insulating effect of the cellu.
loid is said also to prevent cloudIng by
moisture.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29
PAY INTERNED FOES
v. s. Will Give German Army
and Navy Officers the Salary
Of Their Grade.

German army and navy officers de-
tanned In American prison camps un-
der the rules Of war are receiving,
and those taken prisoners hereafter
will receive, the pay Of officers Of the
same rank In the American army and
navy.
1t was because Of this pay that a
German naval officer held in q mill.
tary detention camp in the south re-
Gently wrote to his sweetheart in Ger
many that he did not care how much
longer the war lasted, since he was re-
ceiving so much higher pay here than
in active service for Germany that he
not only would be able to marry her,
but to buy farm when peace comes.
German officers and enlisted men
receive only a small fraction Of the
pay of Americans of similar rank.
Officers Of the German navy holding
equal rank to that of an American
captain will receive $4,000 a year, the
initial pay of an American captain of
the navy. The pay Of other American
officers follows:
Admiral. s1s.6o0: rear admiral thrs,
grade), $1,000; rear admiral (second grade).
500; lieutenant commander, $4,000: neuten-
ant. S2,400; lieutenant. Junior grade, 81, 900;
ensign. &1.7oo
Tho NOW Of OAioarc ne tho A A,,,o,,l INV,
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

Our good friend John Barkhausen
remarks about his blindness regard
ing "Honest John" and asks US to
point at single thing commendabIe
he has done for Colorado or the
who got the resolution passed In
the senate, suspendins annual labor
on mines for the years 1917 and 1918
and for this very act alone, all Colo
RADIO miners, their wives and sweet
hearts will vote for him and these
votes. being numerous, should elect
him.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29
War Horses Are veter.n.

Driving the same team OF horses for
more than three years at the front is
the record Of man In the Hussars.
He took them to France on August 49,
1914. They have been mt Mons, the
Aisne, the Mnrne. Ypres. Neuve Cha.
pelle, on the Somme, and Mt Arras in
April, when vimy ridge was taken.
They have never missed days march.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

countries which are not frankly our
friends; does not use all his influ-
ence, II he is in responsible position
to stop evident abuses; exploits the
war and the general need to get rich
at the expense Of his country and his
fellow citizens, and shows weakness,
cowardliness or lack of character In
a responsible situation"
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29
COLORADO SHOULD WAKE UP

The government should at once sit
down on the fixing Of the price OF
silver by English and American man.
ipulators who see, az we all see, that
with the return Of peace the demand
for the white metal will be far In
sxcess of production and must nee
essarily rise in price.
The country 10 oraft-ridden with
coal barons, food profiteers and mu-
milton makers, who place greed above
patriotism and for self interest are
largely increasing the country's debt.
We are a government Of 4e states,
each one Of which is doing its best
for the promotion Of the central gov
ernment and that government cannot
afford to bow to the mandates of To-
cal or foreign manipulators who
would crush one Of the leading in
dustries In a large number Of the
states lying west of the great Miss
issippi valley.
Nevada has already sent deIesa-
tion to Washington, headed by tts
rovernor to consult with Secretary
MeAdoo and protest against the gov
ernment lending it's aid. Arizona,
Utah and Idaho are also sending del.
egations, and Colorado the greatest
silver producing state Of them all
should arouse and send delegates to
strengthen the cause as we'll as i'm
pressing It upon the minds of our
national representatives.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29
A Hint From the Front

A letter from u young man who is
now with the Red Cross in France
says he Is very glad that he took the
precaution to study French before he
went over there. He snys the knowl.
edge Is invaluable to him, and that he
has no difficulty In making himself un-
derstood, because most OF the people
he comes in contact with can talk Eng
lish.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

That was q fine stunt that Lloyd
George and NorthcIiffe pulled off re.
Gently on an unsuspectino English
Tory party.
The Crown Prince three years ago
was yelping, ION to Paris" Now he
is like the baffIed "houn' dorg" hunt
ing for the scent Of the back track.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

England may be thankful that she
has Lloyd George and a NorthcIiffe
the war is beyond their control and
Its successful termination can only
be obtained by the assistance Of
other nations.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

Tetanus germs have been found
by government chemists in 100000
vaccine points purchased for the vac
cination Of the national army. The
perpetrators Of such an infamous
, at sunrise regardless Of kin or coun-
try.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

Az the war progresses and our
boys begin to be killed and wounded
the coils are being frightened around
the American pacifists and pro-Ger.
mans who are creating diseord and
unrest In the nation.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

There 10 now an insurance on our
soldiers' lives; there 10 an insurance
against hail and wind storms, and
there is an insurance on all vessels
cargoes, but we have yet to learn Of
an insurance against unhappy mar.
riages.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

The few remaining Republican
newspapers in the state never tire
Of assailino Senator shafroth. A cat
can look at king but should not al
low itself to spit its nauseatins VEN
ON by initiating the rattler.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

An exchange says that the country
produced this year 3,1s1 ,os3 900 bush.
els Of corn to be fed to hogs and cat.
tile. This being the case the coal
barons, the profiteers and flour man.
ufaeturers will have fattened enough
to be killed by the new year.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29
German Losses Reach s.2so,o 900.

Germnn casualty lists comprising
killed. wounded. prisoners and missing
from August, 1914, to September, 1917,
include s,25O,000 names and cover o..
'tO pnges, according to reports from.
Amsterdam.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

1t is said that the Cars second
daughter is on her way to the United
States, not as grand duchess Of
Russia, but as democratic Miss ROM
anoff. Perhaps II Nicholas had cuI-
tivated more Of his daughters ideas
he might still be emperor Of Rus.
siA.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

The Austria. German drive on ltal>
from all advices appears to be effect
uaIIy checked, and their great army
placed on the defensive.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

When the congressional party re.
turns from the war front, we will
probably get some facts regarding
the war that 10 costing billions Of
dollars.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

King Solomon said that all men arr
not born leaders and we fully appre-
ciate the wisdom Of his remark as II
applies to certain men In this state.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

n Nolan, Higgins and Leekenby
keep up their good work In the
state house, they can beat any stack
cd hand the Republicans put up In
1918.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

II the news from Europe can be
relied upon, American destroycrs are
fast getting rid Of the kaiser's sub
marine fleet.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

The picture shcw at the opera
house last Saturday night. 1.-THE
Woman Behind the Man." drew forth
q vital picture Of true woman's in
fiuence over us tickle men.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

Since Colorado and New Mexico
have gone dry the farmers in the ir-
risated valleys along the Arkansas
arc complaining about a scarcity Of
water.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

Since the three-cent stamp 10 re-
quired on letters, our stock Of offlce
fuel 10 running low.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29
The pay Of officers of the American
army follows:

American officers also receive ad-
ditional pay for length Of service. This.
Of course. will not go to German pris-
Oners.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

Observer-the family papsr-s2.oo.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-29

I. H. H. Lake. cashier Of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
H. H. LAKE.
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9th day of November, 1917
DAVID s. DAVIS,
Notary Public.
My Commission Expires February 8, 1921.
Correct-Attest:
j. C. JENKINS,
JOHN c. McSHANE,
W. o. JENKINS.
Directors.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-11

House for his usual game of golf be-
fore the sentinels went on duty, but
they deployed so he could not fail to
see their banners when he returned.
Because of the cold weather the senti-
nels were changed at frequent intervals
to return to headquarters to warm
their feet.
Because of the cold the suffragists
did not hold to their posts as rigidly
as they did yesterday, but paced up
and down the sidewalk in front Of
the White House. They abandoned
their stolid silence of yesterday and
discussed suffrage with passers-by.
Each time the White House auto
mobile passed in or out of the grounds
the sentinels rushed forward to see
whether the President was inside.
When the President and Mrs Will
son returned from golf the sentinels
quickly ran to positions so that they
fianked the driveway. The President
smiled broadly, but gave no recognition
of the pickets.
Hot chocolate to warm the cold
nict4ts was brought over shortly hA-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-11
A. H. Walters May Be
Given Pomeroy's Old Place

Governor Brumbaugh is expected to
take up the appointment of superin-
tendent of public printing and binding
to-day after he meets with members
of the State Panama Pacific Exposition
Commission from this State, which is
here for it's final session. 1t is said
that the place will be offered to either
Anderson II. Walters, of Johnstown, or
A. Nevin DIETRICH, of Chambersburg. Mr..
DIETRICH will not accept, according to
reports about the Capitol.
MIR. DIETRICH, who was here to-day,
said that he had not made any claim
for mileage for serving as a substitute
elector and did not intend to accept
either the 81 for his service or any
mileage at all.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-11
SILENT SENTINELS
BRAVE COLD WIND
Suffragists Resume Posts Out
side White House; President
Smiles

Washington. ID. c.. Jan. 11.-Suf-
fragist silent sentinels" resumed duty
outside the White House gates despite
freezing wind. They marched over
from Congressional Union headquar-
ters with military precision and took
up positions fianking the main en-
frances. They were taken to their
posts by "the officer of the day."
President Wilson left the White
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-11

An ultimatum was delivered to the
Greek government last November de-
manding, among other things, that the
artillery of the Greek army be turned
over to the entente naval authorities
This demand was refused after Ger
many notified the Athens administra-
ton that the surrender of the guns
would be considered an unfriendly act.
On December allied forces were
landed at Piraeus and marched on
Athens.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-11
Governors Troop Coming
Home by Way of Memphis

Adjutant General Stewart to-day an
nounced that he had received word that
the First Cavalry was returning to the
state from El Paso by way of Memphis.
Louisville and Pittsburgh. but that no
dae for arrival in Pennsylvania could
be given because of the necessity of
stopping trains to water and exercise
horses There are 500 horses belonging
to the Government returning with the
re giment.
General Stewart said that from i'm
formation he had received the Fourth
infantry would not detrain at Harris
burg, but proceed direct to home sta
tiors for nnurtar ont
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-11
AID DEATHS AND FUNERALS .
JOHN HOLSTINE

John Holstihe, aged 65 years, died
yesterday after two years illness at
his home at Hainton. He was a black
smith for the Pennsylvania Railroad
Tor twenty-seven years. Funeral serv-
ices will be held Saturday afternoon
at O'Clock from his late residence.
Burial will be made in the Shoop's
Church Cemetery. He is survived by
his wife. Mary, four daughters, Mrs.
Jacob Womer, Mrs. Irwin Westhafer,
Mrs. Martin Dengler and Gertrude,
and four sons, Samuel, Ralph, Frank
and William.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-11
DESCENDANT OF WASHINGTON
DIES IN PHILADELPUTA 4

Philadelphia, Jan. 11.-Mfss Mar
garetta Washington. great-great-
grandniece of George Washington.
died at her home here today. She
had a wide reputation among ply
slcians and medical schools for her
skill in drawing anatomical sketches
She was also known as q painter of
portraits and miniatures.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-11

six batteries of mountain guns. He
gave orders to the troops to suppress
all hostile demonstration. which was
promptly done, and a meeting called
to protest against the acceptance of
the allied ultimatum. The leaders of
the reservists. under pressure from the
king, issued a statement that their fol-
lowers were ready to support the mon
arch and accept the decisions of his
government.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-11
GREEKS ACCEPT
ALLIED DEMANDS
Begin Delivery of Six Batteries
of Mountain Guns to
Entente

Athens. Jan. 10, via London, Jan.
IL. 5.45 A. M-The government has
formally accepted the ultimatum of
the entente powers.
In accordance with the agreement
made with the Allies on December
King Constantine to-day began deliv-
cry to the entente naval authorities of