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Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29
aWhat Makes II Stop 2"

The following communication has
been received by the Galveston News: I:
Sparksviile-Gents: The gas en-
gine you sent me stops when there's
nothing the matter with its that the
trouble. 1t wouldent bee so bad If 1t
stopped for some reason and anybody
knows there's reasons enough for 1t to
stop. received the book which you
sent me which is named what Makes
the Gasoline Engine Go. l amt read
1t yet because what's the use reading
1t when l don't care what makes the
gasoline engine go as long as 1t goes
which mine don't only occasionally.
"What I want to know is What
Makes the Gasoline Engine Stop. If
you got book called that send me
one. 1 want to know what makes my
gasoline engine stop when everything
is o X and nothing is the matter ex-
cept that 1t must he rotten engine.
"HIRAM DIGGS."
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29
Someone Has eIundered.

Either the bishop or the reporter has
blundered. Surely the bishop of Nor
wich does not plant legs of mutton and
ribs of beef in his garden In the hope
that they will become sheep and bull
locks. If not, what is the meaning of
the following speech? "The bishop OF
Norwich, speaking ut food produc-
ton meeting. said during the last
year or two he had been growing in
the palace gardens instead Of orna-
mental flowers beetroot and carrots,
the foliage Of which had very good
geese strutting along the lawns, and In
one Of the gardens rabbits had taken
the place of butchers meat."-London
Tit-Bits.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29
BLACK Hawk news

Peter Nielsen, Jr. and Geo. Tom
linsom left Wednesday for Casper
Wyo., to work, in the oil fields.
Frank SchoenheIr arrived last
might fncm Idaho Springs. He will
visit relatives until Sunday and then
leave for Butte, Mont.
w. G. Kriley left Sunday morning
for Osborn, Kans., to visit his daugh
ters.
Mrs. Tilly Jones left Sunday after.
neon for Alliance, Nebr., to visit her
son. Ernest, and family.
Thos. Dunstone returned Sunday
fram Idaho Springs.
Mrs. Harry Curry returned from
Denver Sunday evening.
Mrs. C. M. Froid, who had been
visiting her mother in Denver, return
ed home Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Fritz took in
the grand opera in Denver last week
returning home Sunday evening.
Miss Lola Taylcr returned from
Denver Sunday evening.
Arnold Dunstore returned Sunday
frnm a trip to Arvada and Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Hutohison came
over frcm Idaho Springs Sunday ev-
ening to visit week with the Crook
family. They will then leave for
Wyoming to reside permanently.
Paul Miller will arrive from Den
yer this week to visit his parents.
He was recently mustered out of the
military service on the border and
the prospects are good for him being
again called to the colors.
Harry and Albert Heppberger went
to Denver Sunday morning and re-
turned Tuesday evening with quartz
team.
Walter Miller was up from Denver
Saturday and Sunday, visiting his
parents.
Fhil Rchling left Sunday fer Col
den for a several days visit.
w. w. Kirby, of Omaha. Nebr., was
AN arrival Monday ON mining bust
ness.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29
OUR AMERICAN NAVAL MAN

Woodrow Wilson. commander in
chief of the U. S. armyland navy has
issued orders to recruit the navy to
its full fighting strength.
The American naval man from our
first history. has been noted for
marksmarship. obedience to order
and prowess unsurpassed He shrinks
from no Garger. he breads no foe.
and he yields to no superior. The
leviathan battleship wi it's armo red
sides Garnet make him effeminase,
nor can the destroying submarine e
paralyze his courage.
From the day OF Decatur with his
frigate constitution, and Perry with
his iplard fleet. to that of Dewey at
Manila and Sohley at Santiago. has
the American naval man proven him.
self to be master of ;he sea. when
formed in battle line. The world has
no match fer him, man for man, he
asks for no odds. and he cares for
no odds. when his country ard the
cause OF humanity calls him to fight.
History records. that frcm the be-
ginning of our navy until the pres.
ent, the American naval man has
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29
WORLDS GOLD Output
DURING THE LAST YEAR

STATISTICS deanng with the gold
yield OF the world during 1916 have
lately been published by the London
Statist, which estimates the total at
$465, ,S45, 100. This is almost $4,000.
900 less than the total for 1915, the
record year. Since 1908 the world s
production has not fallen below $780,
600, 900 In any enc year, while in 1911
the amount was almost equal to that
of 1915. 1t is too early to speculate
upon the possible influences at work
to affect the future production of
gold, but 1t is certain that special
conditions arising out of the war
should lead to increased economies
in this department of mining, as an
offset to increasing costs of labor
and supplies. Producers Of copper
and zinc are compensated by the
greater profits from the sales of
ore and bullion. There is no rise
in the price of gold, but, in some To-
calities there has been decided ben
eft from the impToI ed methods of
extraction and the enlarged savings
due to such processes as Gil flota-
tion. A decade ago the rapid in
crease in the annual gold yield was
proclaimed by some economists as a
menace to our social welfare, but the
predicted half-billion dollar output for
single year has never been reach
ed: 1t is doubtful If this figure will
ever be attained. Net cnly has the
menace" disappeared. but the world
has since found need of greater guam
titles of the yellow metal; the real
danger is rather to be found in a
probable deoline, dre to the rise in
prices of other commodities. Already
the money markets are feeling toe
pinch and seeking substitute in
silver. So long as nations are cap
able of accepting the barharity of
war as a cure for their diplomatic
troubles, so long will the commodity
basis of money y,persist in the glitter
of gold or silver. If the world can
secure an enduring foundation for
international peace, Il may then give
a practical demonstration of its re.
Elections concerning book-keeper's
system OF currency. BY this we mean
either the method of the clearing
house or sNSh proposals as that of
Prof. Irving Fisher, who believes that
the current prices of certain staple
commodities should constitute the in.
dex to, or the standard of, monetary
circulation. Even II we concede that
this is realization devoutly to be
wished, we feel that the day is very
far off.-Miring American.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29
DRAIN ON FRENCH MANHOOD
Comparison With Other Wars Shows
How That Country Is Feeling Ef.
fects Of Grim Struggle.

One day last week heard Stephane
Lausanne, editor Of the Matin of Paris.
say that one person out of every ten in
finance is soldier in the war.
That Is terrifically heavy mobiliza-
ton. In no American war has the num-
Der Of soldiers in proportion to pOpu-
latfOn equaled that.
During the entire eight years of the
American Revolution 100000 soldiers
served under Washington. Had they
all been in the army at once 1t would
only have matched the present French
mobilization; but there were never
100000 soldiers in the Revolution AT
one time-less than ore person in
thirty Of the population.
About one in twenty, counting militia
who never heard the whiz Of bu.-
let, was the best they did in the war
of 1912.
The war Of Mexico required only one
in 200.
Mobilization in the Confederate
states during the Civil war was heav-
ier than in the Union states. The big
gest Union army in the field at one
time was about 1,050,OO0, or one out
of every twenty of the Northern popu-
latiOn.
The war with Spain called out only
one man from each 800 population.
Recently heard member Of the
Canadian parliament say that Canada
had raised 100000 troops for this war,
which makes the drain upon the Do
mlni0n's manhood Just half that IT,
France.
Were Russia to call out its fighting
strength, as France has done, the
czar's army would embrace 100000
soldiers.
Verify, in the grim language of Bis
marck, on another occasion, France is
being bled white."-Girard in Philadel-
phia Ledger. :
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29
De Morgan LET. Unfinished Novels.

William De Morgan was n man of
charming personality, and also of
amazing industry. When twitted once
about the lengths of his books. he re-
piled: my next will be million
words" He possessed an extremely
kind heart and always visioned the
best In people. His own very happy
life is reflected in the characteristic
optimism In his work. He left two
very fine novels unfinished.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29

A fellow told us this morning that
he would be only too willing to go
to war If someone would take care
CT his family and we have been study
ing since If that declaration was in
any sense a sign Of patriotism. We
question who shows the greater hero
ism-the man who goes to the front
to fight or the man who remains at
home and during this period of high
cost Of living, battles to keep the
wolf from the door.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29
FAMOUS SPRING GOES DRY
st. Winlfred's at HoIyhead, Wales, for
Ages Had Flow Of 1000 Gallons
Minute.

st. Winifred's well at HOlyhead,
Wales, probably the most famous
spring in the world, has gone dry The
stopping of the great flow of water has
caused CONSERVATION in Wales, where
the spring was regarded with venera-
tiOn, says an exchange.
The flow of the spring, which was
normally 1900 gallons a minute, has
gone on uninterruptedly for countless
ages. st. Winifred's has long been
one Of the wonders of picturesque
Wales. and was of particular interest
to Roman Catholics throughout the
world. 1t was celebrated in bygone
times for the wondrous cures its wa
ters are said to have wrought and it
has been spoken Of often as the Lour-
des Of Wales.
up to less than a century ago the
afflicted of every type were wont to
make pilgrimages to the well and
bathe In its eyer replenishing waters.
A great shrine, beautiful in its massive
but simple design, was erected about
the spring.
st. Winifred. according to legend
was beautiful Welsh maiden of the
seventh century. Prince CaradOc Ap
Alan was one of her admirers and be-
cause she spurned his improper atten-
tions he cut off her head with his
sword. At the spot where her head
fell. the legend asserts, the waters Of
the spring suddenly gushed forth.
No reason has been assigned for
the stopping of the springs flow and
the superstitiously inclined in Wales
regard 1t us an omen of evil portent.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29
llliterates,

In the United States 5,5oO.OOO peo-
pie more than sixteen yenrs of age
cannot write their own names. That
this record promises to become even
worse is shown by the fact that out of
25.OOO,OOO children Of school age only
15.OO0.OOO are actually in the class
rooms.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29

In sounding the sentiment Of the
going to war with Germany which in
a sense would make us allies of
France and England, we find that
the great bulk of those who are anx-
ious that we epter the war are men
who are too old to fight or those
who prefer to do their fighting oral
"
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29

Ex-Governor william l.. Douglas, of
Massachusetts, former Central City
and Golden shoemaker, has turned
over to the government for war use,
his private yacht fully marined. The
boat has a speed of thirty knots an
hour and its deck is especially
strengthened for heavy guns.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29
Carrier Pigeons In Warfare.

The value of alrplanes in the war
Is partly due to the speed of the car
rier pigeons taken aloft and released
with messages. Should the airplane
be shot down the bird may accomplish
the task the man set out to do. In
the French army alone it is said up-
ward of $4,000 carrier pigeons ure
used daily.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29

Denver just now is involved in one
OF her merry school fights that come
about every tine the weather chang.
es. F. II. Clark, who was superin-
tendert of the Central City sohocls
Tor years, has accepted the position
of superintendent. succeeding CARLOS
NJ. Cole. deposed Whether Mr.. Clark
Will be able to retain the appoint
ment remairs 10 be seen as there is
scme'hing doirg every mirute and a
superintendent Is TO socr.r named
than he Is ousted. Should Mr.. Clark
be permitted to hold the office ant
give as good satisfaction as he did
In Central there will he no room for
complaint amcng the dissatisfied ele-.
ment In Denver and II would not be
unexpected were he to bring about n
condition of harmony in the schcol
affairs OF the capital city.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29

found no superior in courage of heart.
accuracy Of aim and love for coun-
try, and should we be drawn into
war, that arm. of our government will
remain as secure as these granite
and mineral filled hills.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29

Frances Wayne, who covered the
proceedings of the legi stature for the
Denver Post, in summing up the work
Of the law makers, said Rep. w. o.
jenkins of Gilrin county acquitted
himself very creditably and as con-
slant champion Of the peoples inter.
Mrs. Jenkins are expected home in a
few days after they take a vacation.
Mr.. jenkins was member of sever
al important committees and was so
busy he didn't have time to prone
made the great white way or see the
movies during the legislative session.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29
Office Boys and Eoos.

A Brooklyn paper says office boys
are becoming scarce as eggs. With
this difference, however, we presume
that the boys they do get are too fresh.
Detroit Free Press.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29

The liquor law that was passed by
The senate and house on the closing
day Of it's session, permits of but
two quarts of whiskey imported each
month per family, six quarts of wine
or twenty-four quarts of beer. The
law particularly specifics that no
family can import but one of these
brands per month. Those who have
been in the habit of importing five
and ten gallons per month of whisky
will have to train their thirst appe-
tite to two quarts per month, and
where will the bootlegger come in?
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29

II. II. Lake has been confined to
Tho house fer the rast few days with
sickness.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-29
COLORADO NAY BE A WAR BASE

Colorado, with her unlimited and
variegated resources of natural wealth
will occupy a pivotal position on the
war map of the United States, In the
event of open hostilities, If recon-
mendations that have been submitted
to the government in an official re-
pert are favorably accepted.
Military strategists. now drawing
lines and dividing the country into
sections CT national defense, have be-
fore them data compiled by COM
mittee OF five Of the leading engin-
GERS of the state, appointed by the
secretary of the navy nearly a year
ago to prerare an Industrial ihven-
tory of the resources of Colorado
While the report is confidential, it
has become known that recomm enda-
tions we're submitted along with it..
setting forth, the advantage of the
state as a storehouse fer munitions
and base of supplies for the armies
operating ON the coast defenses. The
report included an inventory of every
mannfa curing plant, machine shop.
In fact, every concern that might be
utilized by the government in case
of war fer the production of muri-
tions.
We have often pointed out that
Colorado was a desirable storehouse
for the manufacture and storage Of
war material for several reasons.
First it is located in the interior
far removed from either shore. And
secondly we produce everything re-
quired for the manufacture Of shot
and shell as we'll as all kinds Of ex-
plosives. In case Of war the depart
ment could find no better or safer
place.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-06-25
rUK ALL TO REGISTER.

While the government IS seeking out
and will continue to seek out, for punish
mtnt, all persons trying to evade the scloc-
tive service draft, no penalties will be m
voked if those who for any reasons did rot
register on June ), now come frWard and
voluntarily and enroll themselves.
Provost Marshal General CroWder, ii an
Interpretation of section of the law, avs
that the compulsory registration 5ter
punishment, applies only to those Who
continue to refuse to register" and hat
persons who have thus far failed toreg-
ister shall be sought out and arrested
and shall forthwith be given an opportunity
to register And it is the duty of the egis-
tration boards, he says, to register aWho
apply.
If there are anv who have failed reg
lister, no matter for what reason, an who
now want to do their duty, let the step
| forward without more ado conserate
government is making them every )nces-
sion, but the government must Ne its
due. =.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-06-25
SUFFERED TWO YEARS

For about two years suffered
with malaria fever and bad blood,
trying everything that was recon-
mended to me without benefit.
Finally someone told me about
Number 40 For The Blood and I pur-
chased a bottle from our merchant,
Mr.. Walter Page, and it did me so
much good that 1 kept on taking it,
using in all 3 1-2 bottles. Today
am feeling fine and do not hesitate
to recommend it for any trouble for
which it is recommended.
You are at liberty to use this let
ter any way YOU desire for | know
what Number 40 is"
H. l. BURNETT, WakulIa, Fla.
Number 40 For The Blood is com.
pounded from ingredients set down
in the U. S. Dispensatory and other
reliable medical books as follows:
employed in diseases of the glandu-
lar system, in blood poison, scrofula,
constipation, stomach and liver
troubles, chronic rheumatism and ca
tarrh, mercurial and lead poisoning.
Under its use nodes, tumors and
scrofulous swellings that have with
stood all other treatment disappear
as if by magic"
Sold by Crystal Pharmacy.-adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-06-25

materials be given equal preference
as to supplies of necessary raw ma.
teriaIs with the making of war mu-
nitions.
80. That service to the country
in farm machinery factories be con-
sidered as of equal importance with
service in munition making plants.
Government or private.
"3. That labor on the farms be
considered as of equal Importance
with the production of war munitions.
81. That the raw materials for
farming machinery and the finished
goods be given equal preference by
the transportation agencies of the
country with Ir1uIiU1Ons Of war.
These measures must be taken i'm
mediately to be effective, because the
use and demand for farming machin-
erv are seasonal. We must have
right now materials and men to make
the farm machinery that the farmer
at home and aboard must use this
fall and next spring. Delay in action
will be as disastrous as failure to
act at all"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-06-25

No Imogen, the elimination of
waste is a food conservation meas
ure, not a fashion change.
In the early days of the war, much
was said about the singing of the
German soldiers. But they are too
busy making excuses now.
Men who have registered and are
certain that they will be called to
combative service need no longer fear
to get married.
"My friends" said Kaiser Bill, eve
are here to celebrate a famous VIC
tory. I want to thank you, my he
roes, for the mastery way in which
you beat a retreat"
A policeman told the silent senti-
nels to remove their Objectionable
banner. You are illogical and IN
constitutional" they said. Where
upon he escorted them to Jail.
After being supreme for so long,
it will be quite a shock for Nick
Romanoff to stand in line to vote and
have a moujik tell him to quit his
shovingski or he'll get a crackoff on
the noseovich.
The fifth department head of the
landscape department of the Missis-
sippi centennial exposition at Gulf
port to die in six months, recently
passed away. The Centennial lTas
been postponed, and we hope the
alarming mortality is checked.
Another week to contribute to the
! Red Cross. We hope the drive will
| be concentrated on those Eho have
the means but not the inclination
| to give, and if the Vimy Ridge of
| their opposition can not be taken by
direct assault, we suggest that they
| be blown up, la Messines.
| War changes names as we'll IS ge-
! ography. In the early days of the
conflict St Petersburg became Petro-
! grad, and one of the first things the
United States did was to change New
| York, by the volunteer censorship,
| to can Atlantic Port" where the
| press reports tell how foreign mis-
sions are welcomed by Mayor Mitch
! ell
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-06-25
McKINNONVILLE

McKinnonville, June 24.-Mr. and
Mrs. E. johnson and son, Russell, of
Irwinton, Ga, and Mrs. G. T. Everitt,
of Electric, n. c., returned Tuesday,
to their homes, after having spent
two weeks here the guests of Mrs.
Johnson's and Mrs. Everitt's sister,
Mrs. A. D. McKinnon.
Mrs. A. L. McCallum and children
spent last week here the guests of
relatives.
Robert McKinnon spent Tuesday at
Moline.
caher Rer1e Tuesday. '-''~''F-'
c. A. McKmnon and Russell Gull
pepper spent Friday on Escambia
river fishing. They brought back 55
nice Dream.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Vaughn and
family, Of Brent, were the guests of
relatives here Sunday.
Miss Alice Freeman of Pensacola,
is spending sometime here with her
brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. Freeman.
Mr. and Mrs. Freeman went to At
more Friday.
Miss Mildred McKinnon is spend
ing this week at Moline, the guest
of her sister, Mrs. A. L. McCallun1.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson. Mrs A. L.
McCallum, Mrs. A. D. McKinnon and
Russell Culpepper composed a pleas
ant party to Pensacola Thursday.
Mrs A. D. McKinnin and children
spent Monday at Moline, with rela-
tives.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-06-25
JUNE rs, 1917.
Eightieth Day of America in the War
FOOD BILL PASSES.

Lift up your hearts and rejoice! Stay
the fatted calf! Spread the table with the
finest damask and invite the neighbors to
the feast! Let June %, 1917, be cherished
in recollection's fondest vault-for on that
day did the lower house of congress pass
the food control bill-and by the superb
vote of 365 to 5.
Remains only the senate, where the
profteers and the liquor interests are plan
ming to make their last mighty rally.
This is the second food bill to pass the
house-the other one being known as the
production bill, which contains boarding
clause
Besides giving the president authority
to control the distribution of food, feed
and fuel for war purposes and making nee
essary- appropriation for the laws enforce
ment, a prohibition amendment was writ
ten into the bill forbidding the use of food
stuffs for the manufacture of alcoholic
beverages, except for scientific, sacramento
and industrial purposes. Furthermore, the
president is authorized to commander all
stocks of alcohol required for the manu-
facture of munitions and supplies, thereby
avoiding the necessity of utilizing other
food products for that purpose.
It's a good bill-one necessary for the
protection of the people. They demand
that it be passed. Let them take direct
action with their senators-let them see
that their representatives be not content
with a mere announcement of affirmative
intention; they should agitate persistently
work conscientiously and conspicuously
to the end that the senate reach a speed!
decision.
Enough loss has already been occasione
let delays cease!