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Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19
WHERE COAL is $50 A TON
Prices Have Scared So High In Italy
That People Have Resorted to
Ancient Heating Method.

With coal selling at $50 ton, and
the government gradually taking over
all existing supplies and prohibiting
its use by hotels and boarding houses,
and with gas and electricity dear or
the supply reduced, Italian households
and business offices have had to re-
vert to the ancient method of burning
finely powdered wood charcoal dust
in n two-gallon earthen jar, says the
Toronto Globe.
The jar Is filled half full of char
coal dust, placed in the open air or
near an open window, and some live
Goals of wood or charcoal put in the
center Of the dust. Slow combustion
is started and gradually the entire sur
face of the dust burns to ashes while
the smoldering fire reaches downward.
When, after II hours, no more smoke
and little gas is given off, the heated
jar is placed in the cold room and let
stay there for "a hours, after which
n fresh layer of dust is placed in the
jar and the process repeated.
Before the war this means of heat
ing had been abandoned except by the
very poor.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19
NEVADAV|LLE NOTES.

Mrs. John Reilly and daughter,
Julia, left Monday morning for Den
yer, returning Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Wilmarth, John
Davis and w. A. Funk were over
FROM Idaho Springs yesterday on bus
mess in connection with the Prize
mine.
The town board held a meeting
last evening and finished business.
The new board will be sworn in next
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Richardson will
move in the morning to Idaho Springs
to make their home.
The first bucket Of water ever
hoisted through the Egyrtian shaft
was raised yesterday afternoon in
testing the new machinery. The cleo
trio hoist is working fine and raises
a bucket of water frcm the 6O0-foot
level to surface in less than two
minutes.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19
Gun That Shoots OIL.

Vice Admiral Guimaraes of the Bra
lillian navy has invented for pouring
oil upon the water In storms method
that is a notable advance upon the
methods hitherto In use. The efficacy
of a thin film of oil in breaking the
force of waves has been well-known
ever since Admiral CLIQUE Of the French
army announced 1t to the Academic
des Sciences in 1887.
The multitude Of torpedo boats, mo-
tor boats, trawlers and other small
craft with which the entente allies are
patroling their coasts and watching for
enemy submarines has made 1t more
than ever necessary to improve the
methods of spreading the oil.
Admiral Guimaraes has devised a
small cannon that can be moved about
easily and installed anywhere on
ship. This fires a projectile which is
nothing but glass bottle nine inches
long and nearly three inches in diane
ter, filled with sawdust soaked In ami
NAL or vegetable oil-fish oil Is the
best. This is shot from the cannon by
Il charge Of about an ounce and a half
of powder. It can be aimed with great
precision to fall Just where 1t will do
the most good.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19
IN RUSSELL GULCH

John Hancock is i'll with pneumon-
la, but not seriously.
Chas Williams was down from Sill
YER Plume Sunday to visit his broth
er.
Mrs. r. H. Rickard left last week
for Arvada to remain several weeks
with friends.
Joe Poletti went to Denver Sun
day.
Mrs. ]. Grenfell and sen, John
went to Golden Tuesday.
R. l. Hughes went to Idaho Springs
this morning on mining business.
Mrs. C. Phillips and daughter,
Clara, and son. Claude Leverton. are
preparing to leave shortly for Butte,
Mont. Mrs. Leverton will likely go
to Goldfield, Colo. for the present.
Miss Lena Friggens expects to leave
Sunday for Denver and If successful
in procuring employment will make
her home in that city.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19
NUST STAND GREAT PRESSURE
Steel In Modern Guns ls Subjected to
Strain Which Is Beyond Ordinary
Comprehension.

Modern high-power guns could not be
built without steel strong enough to
resist the enormous pressure to which
they are subjected. How great these
pressures are is beyond comprehen-
sion, says the Wall Street Journal.
At each discharge Of gun, in the
case of field pieces, for less than three
tenths of second the pressure ex-
ceeds 70 tons to the square inch, and
the speed Of the projectile leaving the
muzzle Is more than $500 feet sec
ond. The energy developed is placed
'at about 100000 foot-pounds. In other
words, considering the cannon mo-
tor working during an exceedingly
short time, its rating is about 10000, 900
horse power.
Not only must the metal be able to
resist these strains time after time,
but to do so under unfavorable con-
ditions, such as high temperatures
produced by the explosives. And not
only must the metal of the gun be
as strong as this, but 1t is the same
with that of the shell. The shell of
French "75" supports pressure
estimated ut II tons, the work
OF the device that takes up the recoil
reaches about u tons to the square
inch, and the mount neutralizes at
each discharge about two tons.
1t has been possible to test in the
machine shops the pieces of battery
that has fired several thousand shots
and to show that they have suffered
not the slightest reformation.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

To H. E. Sharpe and c. H. Montgom-
cry, tn cir heirs, assigns and to all
whom 1t may concern:
You are hereby notified that have
expended one hundred dollars in la
Dor and improvements for each of tn
years 1915 and 1916, upon the Isadore
lode mining claim, situate in Gilpin
county, Colorado, the location certifi-
cate thereof being recorded In book
174 at page AZ, Of the records Of the
county clerk Of Gilpin county, Colora-
do, in order to hold said claims unde
the provisions Of section 1924 approx.
ed January 20, 1880, concerning an
nual labor on mining claims being the
amount required to hold said claims
for the period ending December 31st.
1916. And II within ninety days af-
ter the publication hereof. you fail
or refuse to contribute your proper
tionate share Of such expenditure as
coOwners. your interest In the claim
will become the property OF the un-
dersigned by the terms Of said Sec
tion.
Dated at Central City. Colo, Febru-
aary 21, 1917.
A. v. MOORE.
1st pub. Feb. %; last May "a, II.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19
New Cotton Menace Appears.

The pink boil worm, the most dread
ed of all cotton pests, has appeared in
Mexico. This is relatively new
plague and apparently had it's origin
in India. 1t reached Egypt something
like eight years ago. The widespread
demand for Egyptian cotton has made
1t comparatively easy for the worm to
travel to substantially all of the cot
ton producing countries. The pink
ball worm hlbernates, in the larval
state, In the cotton seed and because
Of this habit is readily carried to any
quarter of the world by seed or raw
cotton expectation. The worm is said
to be spreading north towards the
United States boundary.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19
AnAlyzinQ Waters.

Mineral waters are easily analyzed
by means of the spectroscope, as
shown by NJ. Jacques Bardet, and this
is likely to prove one Of the best meth
DDS for this work. He sends n beam
OF light through the water 70 be an
alyzed and thence through the spec
trOscOpe prism, in order to permit of
examining the spectrum, this method
revealing very minute traces Of met.
ais. He finds the most varied metals
In different samples Of mineral water,
and even the rarest metals, such as
germanium and gallium, which are
very rarely found In nature.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19
South. Farm Production.

The Manufacturer Record says
that the total value Of the South's ag-
ricultural products. including animal
products, in 1915 was more than $4.-
$50. 900 900. or only 8 per cent less than
the total for the United States In 1900.
The total value Of the South's crops.
omitting live stock. In 1915 was $685.
332, 900. or 81 .O72I I2sO.O 900 over 1915. To
this cotton contributed $1.O79, sos. 600.
grain 81. .2s3. .889. 900. and hay. tobacco
and potatoes $40, ,404, 900.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19

Sam Glanville is putting in gas
oline filling station in the White
House garage. Mr.. Glanville brought
a new Dodge car up from Denver
last night and there are now ten ma
chimes in the garage. He is think
ing of cutting a passage-way into
the adjoining building, which he owns
to accommodate the rapidly increas-
ing business.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19
Sounded Too HellIaerent.

Seized with longing for the Phlla.
delphia scrapple of his youth, Henry
w. Thornton. general manager Of the
Great Eastern railway, wrote from
London to a friend at home and asked
for some. He got no answer. When
his hunger ut last drove him to inves-
tigate, he found that the censor had
refused to pass his letter because Of
the belligerent sound Of the word
scrapple.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19
Twenty s,ano Names for Girl.

How many different names can you
use for ''girl" Oscar Hale of the
Curtis Publishing company, talking to
the Sons of Delaware at their annual
"ladies night" banquet In Philadelphia
says twenty. Here's his list: "Chick
en-, ladybird, queen, beaut, pal, cutey
peach, baby, doll, fairy, angel, honey
bunch, gazelle, daisy, SQUAD, pippin
wren, dame, jane and skirt"
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19

Treasurer's Notice on Request for
Tax Deed.
To every person in actual possession
or occupancy of the hereinafter des-
cribed land, lot or premises, and
to the person in whose name the
same was taxed or specially assess
ed, and to all persons having an in
terest or title of record in or to
the same.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
ON the Bird day of December, A. D.,
1908, the following described proper
ty, situate in the County of Gilpin
and State of Colorado, to-wit: Cot
tage lode mining claim, Survey No.
1904, in Pine mining district, and
Mansion lode mining claim, Survey
No. 1904. in Pine mining district,
were sold for the taxes for the year
1907 and pure chased by Giapin County.
That the said Gilpin County has
duly assigned the certificate of pmr-
chase issued on account of such pur-
SudSe " GNcT6Iccu MAuSS SO., tWAO
hath made request upon the Treas
urer of said County for deed.
That the said premises were taxed
for said year 1907 in the name of C.
F. McNerney Estate.
That the time of redemption Of
said real etsate from such tax sale
Will expire ON the 2Sth day OF July,
A. D., 1917, and unless redeemed on
Or before asid day deed will be is
sued therefor, thereafter.
Dated this 11th day OF April, A. D.
1917.
HENRY P. ALTVATER,
Treasurer of the said County Of
Gilpin.
list pub, April 12; last April 26, IL
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19

to dance with you too much. How
many do you want?'
"Ten."
Her eyes opened in surprise.
"What will Betty say?" she Ques-
toned.
He smiled confidently.
Not word' he answered. "Betty
Is model wife; she never gets an
gry."
Mildred accepted the challenge in his
voice.
"All right" she decided. you may
have ten dances with me-"
During the first part of the evening
Mrs. Ted Baldwin gazed rather Won
deringly at her husbands flushed face.
He seemed to be having good time
He danced with her often, as duti-
full husband should, but at the conclu-
sion of each number he hastened away.
Betty's ability to trip ION the light fan
tastlc toe was well known to the male
members of the club, and as the eve
ming progressed Mrs. Ted found her
self rather frequently maroOned with
the dowagers and wall flowers. She
realized suddenly that Ted was not
dancing with her rs often as usual.
During one especially appealing fox
trot she searched the crowded floor
for her husband, and discovered him
dancing with Mildred Chatfield. There
after, when the opportunity offered,
she followed. with her eyes the wan
derings of Ted. To her surprise she
discovered that he was dancing every
other dance with Mildred.
She smiled indulgently, trying to
convince herself that 1t didn't matter
much; that Ted was just thoughtless.
But when the next to the last dance
arrived, and she watched her husband
accomplishing some unusually fancy
steps with Miss Chatfield, her face
took on look of sullen resentment.
For the remainder of the evening she
maintained dignified silence.
They rode home together in the
small town car, Ted talking of nothing
in particular, mentioning what a good
time he had had, and how they must
continue to attend the dances. Upon
reaching home, however, Betty threw
off her wraps and suddenly turned to
her husband with flashing eyes.
II think you're horrid," she an
nounced.
Her husband smiled.
"Why, Betty" he exclaimed, whats
the trouble"
"You know just as well as do what
the trouble is. ! don't intend to be
ignored at Dances"
"But 1 didn't ignore you; danced
with you lots Of times"
"But not as much as you did with
Miss Chatfield," Betty retorted spirit
edly. T.
you're not angry, are your"
II certainly am"
Suddenly Mr.. Ted Baldwin smiled
triumphantly.
"You owe me cigar" he announced.
Mrs. Ted looked at him with wide
opened eyes.
'You didn't do it just for that, did
your" she asked.
81 surely did"
For a moment Betty regarded him
doubtfully. Then her chin went up In
the air.
81 don't believe you," she said.
Very slowly the man drew his wal
let from his pocket and, extracting
sheet of paper therefrom, handed it to
his wife.
Read this ~ he commanded.
Mrs. Ted glanced hastily over the
paper.
II am going to dance with Mildred
Chatfield lots of times tonight, just to
get Betty angry" she read.
She looked up suddenly to find her
husband smiling into her eyes.
"And is that the only reason you
did it?" she asked.
He nodded. In another moment
Betty's arms were around his neck.
you're darling" she said. "And
I'll buy that cigar tomorrow"
Over his wlfe's shoulder Mr.. Ted
Baldwin smiled discreetly.
copyright. 1917, by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate)
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19
Not Interested.

"A smooth-tongued stranger offered
to let me be his partner IN a PROPOSE.
tion that would make me rich in six
months"
swell. did you accept his offer7"
mo. got rid Of him by saying the
doctors had given me only six months
to live and there was nobody cared
about leaving q fortune to-"
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19
Emharrasslna Mistake.

II guess I'll keep away from the
music room hereafter" said Mr.. Cum
rox.
"Don't you care for musicf'
Eyes. But not all kinds. try to
be classical to please the family. The
other day when we were giving con-
cert, broke In ahead Of time and rap
turously applauded the plano tuner"
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19
Mioht Feel Badly.

Mrs. Flatbush-See how that hen
holds up its headf
Mrs. Bensonhurst-Don't speak 20
loud; 1t will hear you. 1t doesn't
know we are boycotting Its product.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19
No Escape.

Crawford-You must have felt
pleased when the family next door
with the phonograph moved out.
Crabshaw-I was, ut first; but the
people who moved In play the ukulele.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19

An elegant line of shoes and gents
furnishings. Gene in and make a
selection. The c. o. Richards Co.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19

This is ore of the few months In
the year without a national or state
holiday.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19

BORN-In Central City, Thursday,
April 10, 1917, to the wife of Robert
Crisrin a son.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19

The pumping of water frcm the
Running Lode nine below Black
Hawk, was started today.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19

Patrenise the merchants who ad.
s4rtise in the Observer.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19
COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS

The beard of County Commission
ers met fer the month of April and
allowed the following bills:
Pauper Fund:
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19
Thoroughly Aroused.

"Is Dubson preparing for WARP"
"Oh, yes. His patriotism is at fever
heat"
"Indeed?"
HE has even gone so far as to MEM
Orize two stanzas Of The Star-Spangled
Banner"
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19

Mrs. d. S. Davis has been on the
sick list for the past week.
Gilpin observer., 1917-04-19

Ted'S race lghted.
"Do you mean to say that whatever
I do, you'll simply smile and let 1t
pass?'
That's what have been doing for
the past twenty-odd months"
Ted nodded.
"Yes," he answered seriously.
"When 1 come to think Of it you're
right" He walked around the table
and kissed one Of her ruddy cheeks.
"Bdt I'll bet you box Of candy
against a good cigar that I can do
something that will make you angry"
what kind Of thingf"
ut won't be wrong" he explained,
"and 1t won't be mean; but I'll bet
you'n be angry just the same"
II don't think 1 shall" She held out
her hand. "Shake," she said.
They shook.
After his wife had adjourned to the
upper regions, Ted took piece Of
note paper carefully from the desk In
the library, wrote single sentence
upon 1t and tucked the sheet carefully
in his wallet. Then he smiled a smile
OF infinite content. For the first time
that winter he looked forward with
pleasure to a dance at the Country
club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Baldwin arrived
at the ball in due time, paid their re-
spects to the dignihed reception COM
mittee, and stumbled around the room
to the accompaniment Of the most glo-
rious music they had ever heard. At
the conclusion Of the first one-step
however. Ted politely excused himself
and made his way to the side of Miss
Mildred Chatfield.
"Hello, Mile! |" he greeted pleasant
ly. "How many dances are you going
to give meT
She looked at him with twinkle in
her eye.
you're a married man now," she
answered, "and l don't think ! ought
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1917-03-06
Women's New Neckwear

Novelty Collars and Sets
Assorted Styles
Fresh new Neckwear. just on,
Of the boxeS--a special 10,
bought undcrprice to be closed
out at very low price. Novelty
Collars and sets Of fine sheer
organdic and voilc. Plain tail.
ored effects. also styles finished
with dainty lace edges. Good
selection OF different sizes and
shapes. 3Sc and Soc
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1917-03-06

Fresh new stock
A timely sale Of beautiful new
embroidery nouncing at half
and less than half real worth.
Full q inches wide, fine
quality material, exquisite de-
signs in blind and openAwork
effects, plain and scalloped
edges. Also baby flouncings
Great assortment Of patterns
in this notable showing Of the
new spring flouncings. Take
advantage Of this oppor-
tuniy and supply your future
needs at a splendid saving.
Beautiful embroidery floun-
cings on sale at the special
low price Of only the yard49c
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1917-03-06

t. SIS II Waits
An.,n1e,, SHes0> Efe~r>e

NUve1Sy Ou1pe EsSeCW
The SIMPLIFY Of these attrac-
tive stripes will appeal to
women wing prefer the palmer
styles. Shown in full range
of colors. Per yard $l.3s
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1917-03-06
Opening
Your High School
Orchestra

The Klamath County High
School Orchestra has con.
sented 70 BE with 10 on open.
ing day. It will Be . big treat
for you...this opportunity 70
hear these accomplished mu.
s;cians. Afternoon program
200 to 400; evening pro.
gram 700 to 500
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1917-03-06

Beautiful Satin brOcadc RIB
bons in various patterns and
colors-5Hinches wide. Also
highgrade taffeta ribbons
with satin stripe and novelty
plaid and checked ribbons
with moire and satin edge.
Ribbons for hairbows. sashes.
millinery purposes and var
ious other uses in a remark.
able offering at big reduction
from regular price. Special
the yard, only 3sc
Hairbows tied free Of charge.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-03-10

the duties OF that Office. Van Wagner
will seek election on the Citizens
ticket while Doenitz has filed on the
Taxpayers ticket.
The fight for highway commissioner
will be one OF the warmest OF the
entire election, Ave men having an
nounced their candidates.. W. ii
Webb is coming out for reelection
and he is opposed by James Ross
Andrew Peterson, Peter Helgemo and
Charles Sum. Just what ticket eacf
will Ale on is not known and probably
will not be definitely decided until
next Tuesday at o'clock which is TIT
final hour on which a ticket can 81
fled. st.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-03-10

The following poem expresses one
OF the things the Iron County Y. NJ.
c. A. is promoting in the Iron county
boys
when you see man in woe,
Walk right up and say "Hullo!"
Say "Hullo." and how dye do;
"How's the world a usin' your
Slap the fellow on the back.
Bring your hand down with a
whack;
Waltz right up. and don't go slow
Grin an shake and say "Hullo."
Say "hullo." an how dye dol"
other folks are as good as you.
When you leave your house OF clay,
Wanderin' in the far away,
When you travel through the strange
Country t'other side the range,
Then the souls you've cheered will
know
Who you be. and say "hullol"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-03-10
CONVICT LARoR pIsAPPoINrs.

The frst trial OF convict labor on
road work in Maine was made In
grading and surfacing three miles OF
highway In Cumberland county, The
county furnished 40 conyicts and
transported them 10 and from the
road camp and also furnished three
guards The state furnished the equip
ment and food and paid the wages of
the superintendent. roller operator,
timekeeper, foreman and cook. The
state also hired the teams used on
the work. which lasted from June
to the middle OF December. The total
cost OF the food supplies for the en-
tire force was 53.6 cents per man per
day for the entire period. or SO cents
per man per working day. The total
cost OF grading done with this force
was found to be little over sl.o3 per
cubic yard and the sandclay surfacinr
cost SIS cents per cubic yard. Tn,
state highway commission considers
the cost OF the grading unreasonable,
high and indicative OF inefficiency oil
the part OF the men. although the cos
OF the surfacing was satisfactory
There seems to have been division
OF authority between the county EN-
ployees and the states men. for IN
highway department reported that
it's foremen were deputized as guard
better results could be obtained. AT
parently what troubles there wei
might have been avoided by concei
trating authority over the men, for
is unreasonable to expect convicts
work satisfactorily under two sets
: masters when long experience HI
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-03-10
shown that free labor never prodA
good results In this way.
MICHIGAN
pEPARTnENT or STATE

TO the sheriff:
You are hereby notified that an
amendment to Section l OF Article ia
OF the Constitution OF this State, rela-
tive to the elective franchise; and an
amendment TO Article VIII OF the
Consultation OF this State, relative to
authorizing drainage districts 20 issue
bonds for drainage purposes, shall be
submitted to. the qualified electors of
your county on Monday, April second.
nineteen hundred seventeen.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF.
have hereto affixed my
signature and the Great
Seal OF the State. az
[sEAL.l Lansing. this 2Sth day OF
February, In the year
nineteen hundred seves-
teen.
COLEMAN G. VAUGHAN,
Secretary OF STATE
First March 10; Last March 81, 1910
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-03-10

wife to start her solution OF III In
creased cost OF food.
Miss Justin will be working In Iron
county for week or more with the
county agricultural agent. If. inter
ested in these matters affecting the
home. arrangements can be made for
her services. This extension service
ia open to all people in the county
and We hope Il may be used.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-03-10
sira Of Good Digestion.

when you see a cheerful and happy
old lady you may know that she har
good digestion. IL your digestion IL
impaired or II you do not relish yosr
meals take n dose of Chamberlain
Tablets. They strengthen the stomach.
improve the digestion and eanse a
gentle movement of the bowels. OBJ
tainable everywhere.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-03-10
lions GERMAN LUTHERAN.
March 6, 1917.

Services will be held as follows:
1890 a. m.-Sunday school.
500 p. m-English services Every
body welcome.
School for religious instruction on
Monday from 4 to 6. Parents are
kindly requested to send their chill
dren.
M. A. HAASE.
Pastor.