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Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
How q Bullet props.

In what position does a rife bullet
return to earth? In order to solve the
problem special stand was erected
In Germany recently. and experiments
were carried on along the shores Of q
lake the surface of which was frozen,
says the Popular Science Monthly. The
Ice was covered with strong planks.
1t was shown that an infantry rife
bullet shot upward In q vertical dlrec-
ton passes downward In the same po-
sition in which it passed upward-in
other words, 1t came back again to
earth with its bottom first.
Why was 1t not upset at its culmi-
nation pOint7 The answer IL that the
propelling force ceases to act at the
elimination point. But the twist has
as yet not stopped. and therefore II
starts Its fall with q twist. Even ON
impact the twist has not stopped, a.
was Indicated by the warping Of the
wood nbers in the planking on the ice.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
SECURE GOLD MINES NOW

The United States has now approx
gold that is either stored in our
banks, or in general circulation. A
large portion of this has come to our
shores within the last three years
from nearly every European nation i'm
exchange for food and war supplies.
Gold has standard value, while
other metals as well as sundrys COM
modities, have fluctuating price that
are higher at present than heretofore
= known. This large amount of gold,
at a fixed value, has seemingly
cheapened its purchasing power, but
with the restoration of peace in Eur
ope, will come the demand for gold
In those countries, and the United
States will practically be drained Of
Its gold.
When this time arrives, the pur-
chasing power of gold dollar will
be much greater than it is today, as
the price of labor and all commodi-
ties will be greatly reduced, as we'll
as our temporary high cost of living.
and then the metal with a worlds
standard will come into it's own.
With the gold mines Of the world
annually failing in their production,
and no new fields being discovered,
1t becomes serious question as to
how the vast destruction of this war
can be replaced, unless more money
of standard value can be placed in
circulation.
The range of mountains in our far
western states from Mexico to the
Arctic circle, abound in the metal
that is so essential i'm reviving the
commerce of Europe, ard it is to
this country that the world must
look for the metal upon which to con-
duct it's sound finance Of the future.
Now is the opportune time to pre-
pare for the gold boom that is bound
to come when European nations be-
gin to place their countries again in
a prosperous condition.
The search for geld is to be great
er than was ever known before, and
those who are fortunate enough to
own gold mines, should exert their
every effcrt to place them in a pro-
ducing condition. that they may be
ready to reap the reward that is
bound to come before international
finance is properly adjusted.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
ONE BROAD MINDED BANKER

The president of Chicago bank,
having become interested in a Colo
RADIO gold and silver mine. was crit.
icised by the directors for his wild
investment, whereupcn he made the
following reply: s's
Throughout the Rocky Mountains,
ages ago." said the banker, "God
builded stronger vaults In His granite
banks than ours. He Filled these
vaults with gold, silver and copper.
He gave the prospector knowledge
and insight. and guided him on his
way TO the door Of the bank vault.
The federal government handed him
his patent title to adj therein. Il Is
no crime. but virtue to enter. With
dHll, blast. pick and spade the poor
man broke the combination lock and
entered. But for him our notes Of
Issue would be as the stump tail
currency Of 1857. But fer him this
government would be bankrupt. Mines
Will be producing millions in that
future day when national banks are
unknown. Remember. a mine Is sim.
ply crop, already raised, harvested
and deposited In the bin CT bank.
You check 1t out at your pleasure.
THE wealth gathered from mines
immortalized King Solomon. Mining
made Rene mistress OF the world.
Miping made Great B itain the world q
commercial dictator. Mining has
made the United States the richest
country in the world. Show me the
country that has no mines and will
show you people sunk In degrada.
ton OF poverty: and poverty makes
towards OF nations as well as of
men. Mining has transformed more
broken men and tramps into millicn-
aires and placed them In positions
OF hcmcr and trust than any other
business. without the miner you
would not have amy frying pan. a
spoon or hat pin. Eliminate the
mirer and you wipe olt civiliza icn.
A nations prosperity depends large
iy upon the extent, variety and devel.
opment Of Its mineral resources"
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
IN "PRuNE STREET PRISON"
Some WelI-known Men Were Confined
In Philadelphia Jail When lmpris-
onment for Debt Prevailed.

The terms "Prune street prison" may
be more readily understood by read
er If he shall simply bear In mind
that Prune street was once the name
Of what Is NOW Locust street from
Fourth to Sixth, the change having
been made about. probably, forty years
ago, says the Philadelphia Evening
Bulletin.
As to the prison. 1t existed on the
below Sixth and was in the Dature of
an extension Of the Walnut street pris-
on at the southeast corner Of Sixth and
Walnut streets. At time when i'm
prisonment for debt was punishment
under the law Of Pennsylvania, the
Prune street prison was used chiefly
for that purpose. In the latter part
Of the eighteenth century and the ear
ly part Of the nineteenth, 1t sometimes
contained many well known as well as
humble men who were unable to meet
the demands of their creditors. Rob-
ert Morris was one Of the prisoners
for several years. During the prolong-
ed period Of his dispensation in trying
to stave of the swarms Of importunate
men to whom he owed money, he would
sometimes speak or write Of "Prune
street" as If the Jail loomed up before
him like thing of dread. While Nor
ris was there, William B. Wood, the
eminent actor, whose long life was af-
terward associated with the first and
the second Chestnut street theater.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
BE PATRIOTIC IN TIME OF WAR

In these troublesome days, when
We are at war wi h several great ma
tions, and the government is bending
every energy for Us successful ter.
mination, all citizens, II they have
the least drop of patriotic blood, or
love Of country, should not only man.
ifest their devotion to the land that
protects shem in the accumulation of
wealth. and without a murmur assist
in bearing their share of government
expenditures.
Congress has given the president
power to regulate all monopolies, and
II necessary to fix the price upon any
article whose price (for private GAIN
has been boosted far above the nor
NAL. thereby causing great distress
to the laboring classes that compose
the great majouity Of our citizenship.
Il is written. What dc h 1t profit
a man II he gains the whole world
and looseth his own soul?" And so
we say to these coal barons and food
spectators. what doh 1t profit you
to gain a fortune at the expense and
distress OF others. when your days re
numbered and your body consigned
to Its last resting place, either In
the bosom Of mother earth or devour
ed by the fiery name? Is It not more
honorable to have your memory rec.
orded as a philanthropist, than to
have 1t pass adown the age Of TIME
as the ore that caused mu1h human
misery by Expressing the poor?
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
Boiled Tongue.

Cover four calves tongues with boil.
Ing water, add five carrots which have
been scraped. and cut into strips two
stalks Of celery. one small onion. q
couple Of cloves. and salt and pepper
as seasoning. Cook until tender. take
from the water. skim and remove the
roots; cut In half lengthwise. Have
cooked . half can Of tomatoes, to
which add q cupfui Of stock; cook un.
til reduced half; pour over the tongue
and serve. Garnish with parsley and
slices Of lemon.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
The Nautilus,

The nautilus Is a nat spiral shell,
four to six inches In diameter which In
the adult shell has two and one-half
coils. 1t is gracefully turned and deli.
cately built. pearly within and porcela-
neous without. The original specimens.
before they have'been cleaned and pol
ished. have cross-bands marking their
exterior Of reddish-brown color. Op-
posite the opening Of the shell. the
coil bears a large patch Of black. and
there Is also a narrow band Of black
lining the edge Of the opening.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
Home. Made Celery Salt.

Do not throw away the leaves Of
celery. but spread ON pie tins and dry
on the back Of stove. Then place on
. large sheet Of paper and roll very
nne with rolling pin. Add salt and
pack in glass Jars. Cover closely and
keep to season soups. meat loaf. sal.
ads, ETC., also an excellent condiment
for cold meats; keep . salt shaker
filled with It on the table. When the
price Of celery scars 1t Is very con.
venient to have this celery salt on
hand.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
pees Must Leave England.

Mans faithful friend. the dog. 10
being driven from England. because he
eats too much. said John Forbes Of
this city. who recently returned from
Liverpool. says the Cleveland Press.
With famine threatening the British
Isles, dogs are being sent away, espe-
cially to the United States.
"Every member Of royalty. who kept
immense kennels. has given up these
dogs" said Forbes. II could have had
q dne blooded Irish setter for Is II I
had the arrangements for carrying the
dog home. Members Of our crew pur-
chased some nne dogs. among them
Pomeranians, which they brought to
this country"
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16

Much indignation is being felt by
the friends of female suffrage over
Its waning, and they are blaming
Senator Jones. chairman Of the com.
mittee. Is 1t any wonder that the
voters are being disgusted with the
cause. when wcmen Will persist in
the disgraceful act Of picketing the
home and insulting our president with
their impudent banners?
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16

We sometimes hear that congress
has given more power to President
Wilson than was ever delegated to
a Caesar. A majority of congress, ir.
respective of party. know that all
questions pertaining to the welfare
OF the country are safe in his hands.
and are willing to leave grave mat.
ters Of state for his personal settle
ment.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16

A visitor to our city the other day
remarked that many of cur flags look.
ed as though they had seen hard SER
vice in the trenches. Nothing looks
worse than our national banner fad
ed and tattered floating to the breeze
and If we display one let it be as
bright and cleandy as the country it
represents.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16

We hear of less activity in the
pOrtatiCn at Bisbee and the episode
at Butte. We are not a believer in
mob law, but bands of insurrection-
lists in times of war; should be sur
pressed by the strong hand of the
government, be they l. w. w. paci-
fists. pro-German, U. S. senators or
congressman
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16

The Georges from the foundation
of the government have caused our
country much concern. Uncle Sam
when but STRIPPING put King George
I'LL to sleep. Colorado at a later day
gave George, the Swede king, his
final political papers. And now the
government has given one George
Creel, bat right off the reel.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
HE KNEW

ANY rags? Amy old iron?" rhant.
ed the dealer. as he knocked at the
suburban villa. The man Of house
himself opened the door.
No. go away" he snapped irrita.
bly,. There's nD.hing for you My
wife Is away"
The ftinemnt mere hant hesitated a
moment. and then inquired: ANY
old bottles ?"-Tit-Bits.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
A Social Ievelee.

The vegetable wagon Is a great lev
eler and we notice when 1t comes
around In the morning and the neigh
Dor women meet at 1t that those
whose husbands make $500 q year
chat very pleasantly with those whose
husbands make only 500 q month
Columbus co., Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
THE NEW "WHAck"
ON THE RHINE

Sound the coed Cld Dngae, boys,
And all hands get In line;
Beat the drums and make a noise,
And whack them ON the Rhine.
Come on, you Texas and cid Mizoo,
Come ON, you Chic and Caroline,
Californy and bleeding Kansas, too,
And whack them ON the Rhine.
Hurry up, you Louisiana coons,
You Nevada boys will do for mine
Come on Old Shady Md dem old
tunes,
And whack them on the Rhine.
Step up Iowa and Illinois,
Come en- you Hoosiers and cut q
shine;
Jump In, you Colorado boys,
And whack them ON the Rhine.
Ycu North and South virginny, too,
Come, adj you, get in line;
Hold up your head and shake your
shce,
And whack them on the Rhine.
Come ON, Washington and Idaho,
Come, all you, toe the line;
Step right in, New Mexico,
And whack them on the Rhine.
Sound the good old bugle, boys,
And get there every time;
You, New York hummers, make a
noise,
And whack them on the Rhine.
You Jersey skeeters must now fly
high;
North Dakota, you got to make
things shine;
Count Wisconsin's beavers to do or
die,
And whack them on the Rhine.
You Kansas Jayhawkers, count on
To get there every time;
Utah and Wyoming, l know you'll do,
And whack them on the Rhine.
Trust Louisiana and Mississip
To be among the first in dine
Count ON Oregon to make the trip,
And whack them on the Rhine.
You Western boys, remember Grant,
Sherman, Sheridan and Lyon;
In God and freedom your trust i'm
plant,
And whack them on the Rhine.
nin lou ~ 4
Rhody, too,
Come, you Far Eastern friends of
mime;
Come on, you swells from Massa ohu.
And whack them on the Rhine.
You suckers from old Illinois,
Ycm men frcm the Northern pine ;
Get ready, you gallant Southern boys,
And whack them on the Rhine.
Beat the drums and make a noise
FrCm the Atlantic to the Pacific
line;
Come all from Maine to Illinois,
And whack them on the Rhine.
Come from Oregon pine and Alaska
bay,
Frcm there to the eastern line,
From eastern line to golden way,
And whack them on the Rhine.
Sound the good old bugle, boys,
And all hands get in line;
Beat the drums and make noise,
And whack them ON the Rhine.
Anon.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16

Experience has taught us that good
lawyers make poor governors. The
acts of our state governors, drawn
from the business walks of Ife, such
as, Alva Adams, j. B. Grant, Ben
Eaten and James Peabody, will be
shining lights along the avenues Of
time, when those of the former will
fail to tighten the mystic way.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16

Some Of the pro German street ran
ters. when arrested. rave about the
crrtailing of free speech. Perhaps
when their voice becomes weaker and
their bpin becomes stronger, they
may realize that free speech does
not include anarthy or rebellion.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
Don't Spill.

Make paper tunnels out Of pieces
OF wrapping paper, and use them for
pouring sugar. tea, coffee. cereals. ETC.,
into their proper receptacies. These
are very useful In preventing waste.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16

"Dear one." he murmured, "do you
love me yetr
A shiver shook the beautiful goods
frame and she was silent.
"Speak. dearest; answer me-" he In
sisted. "Do you love me yetr'
Eyes, George. I love you; but your
grammar Is rotten"
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
POPULAR SCIENCE
Fruit acids are among the best
mouth cleaners.

Fruit acids are among the best
mouth cleaners.
Old engravings Of mining work
In the early part Of the seventh
century show that the pickax,
chisel and hammer were the
principal implements employed.
During the nve-year period
ended In 1914 Georgia surfaced
6.364 miles Of her roads. This
Is at the rate Of more than four
miles per working day.
An excellent substitute for ab-
sorbent cotton which has been
developed by the present war ID
"lignin," and Is made Of pine Gel.
lulOse. 1t Is said to absorb
blood better than cotton.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16

There are many funny things that
happen In life, but the cne that most
attracts our attention, is to See one
OF cur modern society bellies trying
to knit and shape a soldiers stock.
ing.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
To Sweep Mating.

In sweeping matted floor. cover the
broom with the skirt Of an old under.
Sest; this takes up the dust readily
and saves wear on the mating. A
bare broom soon makes the straw
rough.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16

II labor organizations wish 10 mer.
1t the good oririon OF the communi-
ty. let them esthew any connection
with the Haywood brand Of l. w. w.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16

We understand that new bank is
to be started in town. but we failed
to learn whether It was q national
bank, faro bank or q gravel bank.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16

Some OF our paeifists with pno-Ger.
man procMvi.ies, are SO averse to
the bearing Of arms that they would
willingly pluck the arms from the
statue OF liberty.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16

When Wilhelmis agents started out
to sell US lockjaw court plaster, why
did they not encourage some Of our
peanut statesmen at Washington to
buy?
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16

President Wilson has tssued orders
to can all surplus fruits and vegeta.
bles. He has also organized an army
Of San:Tdes and sent them to Europe
to can the Kaiser
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16

Now, George, don't be foolish and
rock the boat"
mot on your life. lost the chance
Of marrying an heiress that way once"
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16

Read the war news in the Obser.
YER. 1t IL authentic.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
AROUND THE WORLD

Worlds sugar production is
short.
Brazil will promote dye indus
. try.
New Zealand is developing oil !
wells.
. China has = military aviation j
, school.
Sweden obtains electricity
from waterfalls.
United States has sheep on
. one farm in seven.
Bolivia is seeking capital for
; railway building.
Argentina permits bakeries to !
open on Sundays.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
Loves Ordeal.

Dsssssssssssssssesss,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-19
LARGE ENTRY LIST
FOR KENDRTCK CUP
One Hundred and Ten Golf
ers to Compete at Lu Lu
Temple G.. C.
AT 7:4O TOMORROW

That the annual tournament for IN. ~
Freeland kendrick trophy is growing In
popularity is proves .ho fact that 1te
entries have been received for the qualify
ing round. which will be played at the Iu
Iu Temple Country Club, Edge Hill. tonnor.
row.
Leading lights Of the local government
VIII be headed by Mayor Thomas b. Smith
and VIII also include William II. Wilson.
Dr. Wilmer krusen, w. Freeland Kendrick
James p. Robinson and James HazIett. tha
president of Lu Lu Temple Country Club
c. l.. Martin will get things going at 7:4O
a. m. in partnership with w. Enochs. and
contestants will start at FIVE or ten minute
intervals until $40 D. m
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-19

ANDY SUILS AND JACK INGLIS WILL
NOT PLAY BASKETBALL AS MEMBERS
OFTRENTON EASTERN LEAGUE FIVE
Usual Announcement Has Them With Potters
but They Will Play With Carbondale--B Cage
Meeting Probably September 3O in This City

TO the interleague conference to he held
shortly apropos Of working agreement
between all leagues
Ihe state League has also adopted
Spit schedule the same as proved such a
success in the Eastern League last year
the winner OF the first half to play the
winner Of the second half for the seasons
title, unless one club captures both series
Will Be Held in Philly
When the big cage gathering was frst
agreed upon the Eastern League waived
all right TO naming the place Of meeting
and suggested either New York or wilkes
Barre, The others are Of the opinion that
Philadelphia is the logical center. and the
chances are the big pow-wow viii take
place here on Sunday, September 80. The
Eastern League has been urging such
conference for years. and when the cage
men from all sections get together they
should promulgate some rules that will
unity the sport. The following letter has
been received from the InterCounty League:
Joseph c. Bailey:
Il am writing you in reference TO your
recent letter concerning meeting between
basketball officials of the Eastern, Inter-
state State and lntercounty circuits Mr..
SCheffer brought this matter up with me
several months ago, but sorry to say ! for
got to answer him. and until your COM
municatiOn arrived | had paid no further
attention to It
Just what tho lntsrcounty intends to do
this season is hard TO say just now, but
when the managers meet within the next
two weeks | believe they will be satisfied
TO enter into an agreement such as your
league has in mind War conditions in the
coal fields are so bad that l am afraid
basketball is facing a tough winter. and on
this account it may be the league will
not start at all However. when the meet
ing is held I will bring the matter to their
attention, and feel sure it will receive
favorable consideration.
New York. Philadelphia or Bethlehem
would satisfy me for the meeting place.
I will write you definitely on this matter
later. Yours very truly.
tom j. BRESLIN.
president Intercounty."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-19
ONTCO DEFEATED
FOR THIRD TIME
Vocabulary Takes Measure
of Well-Backed Favorite in
Havre de Grace Sprint
SCABBARD TAKES SHOW
HAvRE DE GRACE, Nd. Sept 49,

HAN RE DE GRACE, Nd sept ~.
For the third straight time in as many
starts onico has trailed at the finish in
the sprint for Mo-year-olds and up at the
meeting here under the auspices Of the
Hereford Agricultural and Breeders As
soclation. This afternoon Onlco was well
backed but was nosed out by Vocabulary
The machines paid Se.1O. S4s0 and SS20
on the winner The hackers OF Onico re-
ceived $40 for place and $3.50 for show.
Scabbard took show
Tit for Tat and Sweet Marguerite were
among the also rams,
Summary;
FIRST RACE, selling, two-year olds, 5H fur
J. Vocabulary 1OV, Haynes. b., SO.1O $3.50 $s2O
=. Onico. lOl MuCahey .... .... $40 2.60
3. Scabbard %, Rowan .....,A, go. , 800
Marguerite, Tumble In and Tit for Tat also
ran.
SECOND RACE. selling. handicap, steeple-
chase, three year -oids and ur. miles:
l. Early Light l35, Barrett. 4.10 $3.50 1920
.. New Haven. l46 O'COnnor.. o.. 2.3O 40
Tme. 46i siumSberer and Phil T. also ran.
THIRD RACE, six furlonss;. "a oo
.l l. Assume. no nonohue .... f4.hO ~. 20 50. 90
Widow Bedutte. iU9. -
g. valSrig lH,o'WHSs West. oi. Willie -. .... ,., 5S0
Time, II -.