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Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
False Economy.

Some people begrudge the expendi-
ture of money to beautify the home or
to bring the comforting message of
friendship in time Of trouble. To them
flowers are of no use, pictures and
music waste of money. But life
restricted to things that go into the
pot or are worn on the back results in
starving the spirit. "If 1 had two
loaves of bread 1 would sell one of
them to buy white hyacinths to feed
my soul!" That was the terse and
poetic statement of a truth oft neg
fected.
Even the poor need other things
more than they need money. The
money will be gone next month, but
the memory of a great bunch Of wild
flowers remain. Flower missions fur
nish a beautiful ministry that almost
any Sunday school class can exercise.
Send your posies to the hospitals or to
the children Of the slums.-The Chris
tian Herald. T. .NrsHSUevry3f
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Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

Elihu Root and his co-workers com.
pri Using the Russian ccmmissio have
arrived safely In Petrograd. and no
doubt are now engaged in assisting
the Russian government in laying the
foundation of great republic. Per.
hars no man in America is better fit.
ted TO lead this delegation than Mr.
Root, having been secretary of state
secretary of war, and lawyer OF
known ability on International law
and we have no doubt hut they will
be able to show the Russian the true
Interpretation CT democratic form
of government.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
An Anonymous Book.

Two young ladies Of literary tastes
were once discussing their reading
when one of them remarked: .I have
been engaged with delightful worl
for week past" "Indeed; what IL
it?" "Anthony Troilope's autobiogrn-
phy." "Who is the author?' "Really,
1 don't know. 1 have looked over the
tltle-page and through the preface, but
can't find any reference to the author
ut all. Whoever 1t is is charming
writer, and seems to have known the
novelist very intimately" "rll get It
and read 1t, but it is too provoking,
Isn't 1t. that so many delightfS au-
thors Of late are writing anonymous.
ly?"
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
PALARo's DEATH NOW
PROVED AN ACCIDENT

Even though The coroners jury re-
turned a verdict of accidental death
in the case Of Fred Palaro, whose
body was found near his cabin at
the Lamartine mine, there were those
Who Elill clung to the theory OF foul
play, believing someone had hit the
fellow over the head with a sharp in
strument. Investigation Of the sur
rcmmdings new since the snow has
gone off bears out the theory of
these who suggested that Palaro was
probably blasting out stumps fer fire
wood and was hit ON the head by a
sharp flying rock.
Last Monday evening L. r. Broder-
iok and Jack Snyder located the
stump Palaro had blown, and also
found five sticks of machine powder
and five fuses with caps. 1t Is, evil
dent Palaro used stick of machine
was needed-and threw himself on
the ground, face downward, not far
from the stump he was blasting. The
stump was blown out in two large
pieces and one was thrown rs feet in
one direction while the other went
1876 feet in the opposite direction.
More or less rock was also scattered,
a sharp piece striking Palaro where
he lay on the ground, inflicting such
a serious wound ON his head that he
never knew what struck him and died
en- the spot.
These who know Palaros way Of
blasting stumps say that IT was his
custom, instead Of mailing away a
safe distance, to lay face downward
on the ground only thirty or fcrty
feet away. He had dcne this sway
many times in safety, but perhaps
had not used as much powder as he
did this time.-Idsh no Springs Siftings.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

We beast Of being a peaceful ma
ton and averse to wars, but history
teaches us that there has been wars
since the beginning of time and we
have coed reasons to believe that
they will continue. We find ourselves
at the present time unprepared for
war in many ways. Had the youth
of our land in our colleges, universi-
ties and high schools been trained
In military art. along with other
branches, We would not now be so
lily prepared to defend our rights.
Certain classes may talk about uni.
versal peace. but 1t has never been
and never will he as long as men
cultivate hatred for each other.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
Autocratic Stupldltv.

In Buckles History Of Civilization
an interesting chapter is devoted to
the blighting effect Of the autocratic
rule OF Louis XIV and Louis XIV.
upon the literature and art of France.
When this deadenlng influence was in
large part removed through the grow
Ing liberalism of the eighteenth cen.
tury and the decline Of ecclesiastical
authority there burst forth that prodi-
gality of ideas. many OF them wild
ana visionary, which foreshndowed the
great revolution. The weak personal
ity OF Louis XvI contributed material
~ to hasten the coming Of that ire.
mendous upheavaI.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
CHURCH SERVICES


The services last Sunday at Black
Hawk and Russell Guloh were well
attended.
The Sunday school at Black Hawk
has decided on Friday, June 80, as
the day for it's annual Sunday school
picnic.
Ex-President Roosevelt once said
that cur civilization owes more to
the church for it's inception and it's
perpetuity, than TO any ether tnstitu-
ton.
The church always has stood and
stands today fer the highest ideals
in civilization and national life. Give
the church the place in your life, that
rightly belorgs to 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
send Them CANDY
Officers Advice to Women Wish.
ing to Aid Soldiers.
Suggestion Explained by Fact Thn'
Men Need More Sweets Than They
Get In Their Ratlons.

Somebody asked someone in thu
Quartermaster's department what sh'
could do to make life for the soldier
at the front, wherever that might be
more attractive.
"Do they need sweaters, or wrist
warmers, or what can I make them?'
she queried.
"Don't knit" said the man quoted
make them candy. They crave sugar
and they need sugar."
So the young woman IN question
promptly went to the nearest candy
shop and placed an order that pount
Of candy be sent every other day to tn,
particular soldier in whom she was in
terested.
Years ago, when the Boer war was
raging, Queen Victoria once celebrated
her birthday or some other festal day
by sending package of sweet choco
late to every Tommy fighting in South
Africa. And some Of her subjects stay
Ing safely at home said to themselves
and each other: "Why on earth is the
queen sending sweet chocolate to men
who are giving their lives for US? Why
doesn't she send them something they
need?"
Today most of us have come to rec
ognize the food value that lies iI
sugar. We have learned that pure
candy, If it Is eaten as food, is
wholesome. It is harmful when it is
eaten between meals, and so spoils the
appetite. We know, too, that the more
hard physical work we do, the more
sugar we need, because it is an easily
assimilated fuel food.
Hence today the quartermaster's
mandate that we send candy to the
front, although it at first seems
strange, is easily understood. The ra.
tions of the soldiers are carefully bal.
anced, but still, many of them, living
outdoors all the time, crave more
sweets than they can get, and are bene
fitted by them.
So add to your list another chance
to help the men at the front-and send
them candy.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
..siS
To Live,

We live by desire to live; we live
by choice, by will, by thought, by the
vivacity of the laws which we obey
and obeying share their life, or we
by sloth, by disobedience, by losing
hold of life. which ebbs out of us.
But whilst I find the signatures, the
hints and suggestions, noble and
wholesome, whilst I find that all the
ways of virtuous living lead upward
and not downward, yet II is not my
duty to prove to myself the immor-
tality of the soul. That knowledge is
hidden very cunningly. Perhaps the
archangel cannot find the secret of
their existence as the eye cannot see
itself; but, ending or endless, to live
whilst live.-Emerson.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
cowardice and Bravery.

To make men towards give then
continually ease with every comfor
and pleasure; to make men BRAY,
give them continually harnesses
hardships, hard work, with every dis
comfort and misery. AS ease ant
pleasure weaken and soften the soul
producing cowardiness and fear, &c
hardships and misery strengthen ant
burden the soul, making 1t determipel
and brave; as only pleasure makes d
man love life, only misery will make
him detest 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
APPEAslNe A HINDU DEMON
Blood Sacrifices Are Still Deemed Ab-
soIutely Necessary In Some
Parts Of India.

They arrived at the place Of worship.
Ankamma was rudely carved stone
In a rough shrine built of mud and
stones. People were coming from all
sides. Presently the tom-toms were
heard, and n turbulent throng appeared
bringing buffalos, goats, sheep and
chickens, writes w. T. Elmore, In
World Outlook.
"Get as near to the image as you
can," said Sadhu.
Fred obeyed. buffalo with a gar
land around its neck was being pushed
to the front. The crowd packed in be-
hind, and Fred found himself uncOm-
fortably near the buffalo. A tall, gaunt
man, all but naked, stepped forward
with a clumsy sword. The priest per-
formed ceremonies over 1t. The crowd
was getting excited. Men were pulling
the terrified buffalo before and behind.
Suddenly the headsman swung the
sword, and brought 1t down on the
neck of the animal. A grOan went up
from the crowd. The head had not
been severed and the sacrifice might
not be acceptable. Again he swung it.
rTeu Suul Ills eyes, Uul lIchLiCu yChS
made him open them. The head had
fallen. Immediately 1t was placed be-
fore the image. The front legs were
cut off at the knees and placed cross
wise In the mouth. The body of the
buffalo was opened and some Of its
fat spread over its eyes and a light
On the head was fed with the fat from
the body. 8
The great sacrifice made, votive Of
ferings were brought. Poor, care-worn
villagers brought sheep or goat, or
even chicken. A whole village would
offer buffalo. Blood flowed in
streams. The men were drenched. The.
tom-toms were deafening. Fred re-
covered his nerve and studied the peo--
pie. Those handling the offerings.
seemed frenzied, but many of the 9TH
ers, how poor and ignorant they
looked! And the priests, surely they
knew better than this Was this India,
the land of swamis and high philosO-
phies? s...s;pf Il i
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
ENCOURAGE THE MINERS e
TO PLANT VEGETABLES

The following letter Is being sent
out by the Department of the Inter
icr to the mine operators of the coun-
try, appealing to them to encourage
mine employees and their families to
raise as mu,h garden produce as their
time will permit. The government is
also providing applicants with very
valuable pamphlet on the hcme vege-
table garden, which everyone should
have: r.
'sMy dear Sirs:
lit has come to my attention that
certain of the mining companies
throughout the United States have Of
ficially taken up fer their employees,
the wives of emr rloyees. and childreai,
plars fer the growing of vegetables
in The yards of the workers and even
on vacant land owned by the COM
panies. Some of the companies have
even gene to the extent of supplying,
either free or at cost, fertilizer and
seeds. and also made provision for
the plcwing Of the ground at actual
cost. In other instances the com-
ranies have offered prizes for the
best gardens of $25 fer the first; SIS
for the second; $40 for the third, and
a number Of minor prizes, with the
result that a great amount of patriot
ic enthusiasm has been aroused.
Il have been so impressed with the
starting CT such a movement, modest
ais 1t is at the present. that I feel it
to be my patriotic duty to urge upon
all miring companies, where the con-
ditions are favorable, to start some
similar plan that would in the end
result in vast increase in the ann
ount of food products raised during
this time of national emergency.
War today is as much a matter
of food supplies as actual fighting in
the trenohes. The man or woman CIR
child who raises enough vegetables
this summer in his garden to feed the
family places at the Disposal Of The
men at the front fish ing fer wcrld
democracy just that much food.
The growing of these vegetables
has also the additional virtue of CIV
ing heal hful outdoor exercise to the
people and fer their consumption veg
etahles which are fresh. Back Of all
this you are helriEg to maintain the
soldiers and the less fortunate popn-
lations of the world that have been
thrown out of their natural orderly
life by the encroachment of the war
upon their properties.
The Department of Agriculture is
enthusiastically in favor of this move
ment and has prepared for the use
of those interes ed Farmers Bulletin
255, THE Home Vegetable Garden"
which will he sent to anyone who
makes application. This pamphlet
has already proved Of valuable assist
ance to those engaged in making a
garden. l take pleasure in sending
to you under separate cover a copy
of the pamphlet, SO that you may
see its value in this work.
1T is suggested that these who
join this garden movement shall place
in their gardens an American flag as
q reminder that he who serves his
country in this capacity serves the
flag. Sincerely,
''FRANKLIN K. LANE"
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

The twentyseven h annual session
CT the State Normal Institute of The
on Monday Of this week for a two
weeks meeting. Practically every
tear her in GilYin. Clear Creek and
JeIferson counties will be in attend
ance. An exceptionally fine program
has been prepared by the executive
committee. composed of Miss Berness
Bunger. Mrs. Edith Williams and Mrs.
Eizahe h Gleason.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

The fine Dutch hand of Wilhelm
and Hollowig is being shown in the
political disturbance of China and
Russia. but 1t is to be hoped that
Root and his commission will be able
to stratghten out Russia and start
them on the right pah for a first.
class republic. and Uncle Sam should
also send commission to China be.
fore the Kaiser's emissaries succeed
In disrupung that young republic.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

Inspector Reed of The state utilities
commission, made a trip to Tolland
Monday to investigate the numerous
complaints beirg made against the
Denver & Salt Lake railway whi h
makes a practice Of blocking the
crossing of the wagon road above Tol
land with freight cars. The utilities
commission will see that the railroad
company complies with the law and
does not block the Tcllard crossing
for more (han five minutes at time.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

Three registration cards have been
received by County Clerk Moody
since registration closed on June
on. These were Ed. c. Bertagnolli,
who did net think it was necessary
20 register inasmuth as he had en-
listed in the signal corps, John C.
utgren. of Rollinsv;lle. and Emil
Greenwald, of Pine Cliff. These three
additional registrations brings the to-
tai for Gilrin county up to 1888.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
CARD OF THANKS.

We want TO express our gratitude
to friends and neightors. particular
ly the members of the Women of
Woodoraft Of Black Hawk for their
acts of Kindness during the death Of
our devoted wife and sister; also our
appreciation of the beautiful flowers.
Neal Burroughs.
Mrs. j. A. Ri ehmond
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

The Colorado supreme court last
week investigated the case of John
X. Lawson, labor leader in the South
ern coal strike several years ago. and
was sentenced for life by Judge Hill
yer, and decided that Lawson did not
nave an impartial trial. This will un.
donbtedly settle the affair as we
doubt If Lawson viii again ccme to
trial.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

1t takes plenty Of gall for Wilhelm
of Germany. to tell his soldiers that
they are the ones to dictate terms
OF peace at the end of the war, when
his armies are retreating daily all
along the western front.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

The slackers Throughout che United
States who refused to register on
june 5th, have been ordered under
arrest by the government and will be
remanded for trial. Uncle Sam is a
very passive looking old man, but
when angered is very severe, as the
slackers and the Kaiser will find to
their sorrow.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

From reports we learn that our sis
ter county of Clear Creek is enjoying
an unbounded season of prosperity in
mining. Gilrin county has as rich
mines as any county In the state and
We could be equally as prosperous. if
the people could only awake from
their lethargy and reopen our once
rich trea sure vaults.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

The Barker jewelry store closes
down Saturday, June 30. The pay
money for development work. The
stock is small, but if there is any
thing in it you want, you can have it
at cost or less. st.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

Mayer Speer, of Denver, has order
ed raid on the high food specula-
tors of that city, and we did not get
this news through the censored col
uunns of the Post either.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

1t Is often said that woman is
at the bottcm of all plots. This sure.
ly has been the case i'm which the
Russian car, Nicholas, was dethron.
ed. and the Greek kings addiction
Roh queens beirg relatives of the
Kaiser.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

The United States has ordered The
Seizure of all men in the nation that
refused to register in the appointed
time arrested. Many Of the l. w. w.
and raeifisis will find that Uncle
Sam is very nervy gentleman when
his war paint Is On.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

1t is a self-evident fact that II
Uncle Sam does not go abroad and
assist the Entente powers 30 forever
blot out the peril of Prussian militar-
Ism, that sooner or later that peril
Will strike our shores with such force
as to require millions of lives and
billions Of dollars to stamp 1t out.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

Miss Hazel Kimball. formerly of
this city. was here last week for a
short visit with her grandmo,her, Mrs.
George X. Kimtall, of Twelfth street.
Miss Hazel is now nurse at the
Chil''ren hosrital. In Denver.-Gol-
den Trarse ript.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

NJ. A. Leddy. former state auditor
and treasurer died at the ST Francis
hosrital at Colorado Springs last
week of aDopiexy. Mr.. Leddy's hcme
was at Mani'ou. where he acquired
quite fortune in the mercantile bus.
iness.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

King Constantine, Of Greece has
addicted in favor of his son, Prince
Alexander. Queen Sofia, his wife.
is sister to the Kaiser and the kings
pro German sentiment caused his
downfall.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
Natural Tendency.

"A man may have no change 70
spare Tor his wife, but he always can
ball game"
Easily explained, my dear. II IL
natural tendency Of fan to raise the
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

Mrs. Melita Seymour, one of our
grade teachers, left yesterday to
take a summer course at the Greeley
Normal school.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
When Fortune Finally Smiles.
"cfy Wife's ideals and mine ara n

"Iy wife's ideals and mine are TAR
apart"
"How's that?"
"Now that we have money she wants
~ build castle nnd want to rs:ss
chlckeus.'-L0ndon Answera
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

Special sale on all trimmed hats
Call and see them. -' t2D.
MRS. NJ. ROSS.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

Patrcrize the merchants who ad
vertise in the Observer.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

Read the war news I'm the Obser
yer. 1t Is authentic.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

obs~vsr-&A. family psp.r-ss.os
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

fi2H i,
u st@aa !
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-22

tiful rooms with beautiful furniture,
and lovely colors in the walls and
hangings."
II wouldn't have those heavy cur
tains and 'porchers' in my house, just
catching DUST" Mrs. Sweet broke in
emphatically.
Ann ignored the interruption, being
too full Of her subject to halt there.
give got to look at the awful things
in this house, and go on standing it,
because I can't afford to buy anything
else. I've got to make overalls and
children's rompers because there's just
enough in it to buy my food and shell
ter. Now, what's the use of spending
your life doing something you hate,
just to keep your life going?"
This question being so far beyond
Mrs. Sweets comprehension that an
extra stitch was of vastly more i'm
portance, she gave all her attention to
her knitting, and Ann, exploding her
pent-up mental gases, went on:
81 tell you, I've got to the point
where I'm sick of it all. Why can't 1
do something that will earn enough to
pay people to do the things I hate to
do?"
"Well, just as say, there amt any
money in painting pictures" answered
Mrs. Sweet, with the virtuous motive
of putting any such frivolous intentions
out of the other woman's head.
ooh, there isn't any money in doing
anything you want to do" retorted
Ann desperately.
ooh, I don't know. There's old
Flack, the blacksmith. He says he
amt happy unless he's hammering
iron or putting on horseshoe. And
he told Joe his folks were set on his
being doctor, and he just broke away,
and found his job
After Mrs. Sweet went away her
last words kept ringing in AIMS ears.
HE just broke away and found his
job" Unwittingly the woman had
given her the text for a sermon she
must preach to herself. 1t was per-
haps more of a stimulant than much
understanding sympathy might have
been. Ann began her sermon to her.
self, and did not spare her congrega-
ton. If she wished to do something
she liked, why not start out and try
to make ever so small beginning?
She went out walking through the
streets of the small town, with no defl-
mite plans as to where or how she
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-22
BODY TO WAR ON PAClFISTS
American Alliance to Offset Pro-Ger-
man PropogandG--Lab Leaders
Aid Plan

Chicago, Nov 2O.-TO fight the pro-
German propaganda with pro-Amcri
can and prO-ally propaganda Of
strength and unity is the plan Of the
Chicago branch Of the American AL
lance for Labor and Democracy,
which is being organized now. Victor
A. Olander Of the Chicago Federation
of Labor and member Of the Illinois
state council Of defense, is temporary
chairman.
"What the American Alliance Of La
Dor and Democracy proposes doing is
to fight propaganda with propaganda"
said Mr. Olander.
at will spread the gospel Of why Ne
are at war to cOunteract the effect Of
the pacifists' fayorite query: why are
we at war?
Buffalo, n. T., Nov. pa nation
wide prO-American campaign to offset
the secret prO-German propaganda in
the ranks Of American workers is
planned by the American Federation
Of Labor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-11-22
Finding
Her Job
Copyright, by W. G. Chapman.)
BY George Haskell

Nothing doing" said Ann Hubbel.
Il don't suppose there ever will be
anything doing with me, except dish
washing and making over old clothes"
Ann was a woman over thirty, not
pretty, but healthy and wholesome,
with clear gray eyes, a large mouth,
too-high cheek bones and plenty of
shining, light-brown hair. She looked
capable and courageous, but little sad,
disappointed lines were creeping into
her face when she was not smiling.
Ann had moments when she would
have liked to throw all the dishes out
Of the window and take an ak to the
sewing machine. Probably other wom-
en- have had the same moments, but
all of them have not kept on repress-
ing this inclination for Is years. Par
TALLY aroused by AIMS desperate tone,
Mrs. Sweet stopped counting the
stitches in her knitting and looked up
in a surprised, bewildered way.
"There are lots of worse things than
DISTINGUISHING" was the trite, oracular
reply.
"Yes," assented Ann; II suppose
having no food to soil the dishes might
be worse. 1t isn't because I want to
shirk and be idle. It's because I want
to do something else, something OF
more account"
Mrs. Sweet looked with a mixture
Of curiosity and intolerance at Ann
and asked: "What do you want to
doY'
I'D like to paint, use beautiful col
ors-"
"My land - broke in the other wom-
an; "there amt any money in that"
"No," said Ann, chats just it! And
worse luck, it takes money to learn,
before you can earn anything. Then,
too, I've always wanted to plan beau