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Gilpin observer., 1918-12-26
MoNAs1ERIEs HIGH IN AIR
Greek Religious Buildings Construct
Cd In the Fourteenth Century, Are
Difficult OF Access.

Perched lightly on the dizzy sum-
mits of the cliffs Of Meteora are the
monasteries Of the air. They are SIM
pie buildings. these old Greek monas-
teries. austere and unadorned. and
If they are not literally resting on air
certainly they are as far as is prac-
ticable from the earth and its infiu-
ences.
To reach the monasteries It seems
as II an airplane would be needed, for
they are built each on a separate rock
several hundred feet high. The cliff
sides rise in perpendicular steepness,
which would battle the most daring Of
mountain climbers. Only when the
cliffs are nearly approached can the
tiny ladders and ropes which bind the
peaks to the valley be seen. The old
monasteries were built. they tell us, in
the fourteenth century, yet no substi.
tute for the medieval method of
ascent has ever been made. Convent.
ence and comfort are not sought by
the monks, and tourists like the nov-
city Of climbing the frail swinging
ladder or of being hauled up in q JOLT
ing cage propelled by rope.
Some Of the seven monasteries may
not be visited by the public: the halls
and affairs Of the others are open to
the inspection Of those who will risk
their necks for the privilege Of the
sight. Once. the monks say. there
were over twenty of these monasteries,
among the clouds. but the fate Of all
but the seven is hidden in mystery
and their very existence is doubtful
Chicago Daily News.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-26
Treasurer's Notice on Request fol-
Tax Deed.

Treasurer's Notice on Request for
Tax Deed.
To every perscn 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 as
sessed, and to all persons having
an interest CT title Of record In or
to the same.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
on the 9Th day of December, A. d.,
1915, the following described property,
situate in the County OF .Gilpin and
State Of Colorado. to-wit: 2-5 Council
and Lolo Montez mining claims,->City
Title, in Black Hawk; 1-3 Elephant /
Catch En- All, Eagle Nest and Sulphide
mining claims, City Title, Black Hawk:
1-3 Lion, Tiger, Exchange and Jessie II.
mining claims, City Title, Black Hawk;
were sold for the taxes for the year
1914 and purchased by Chase withrow.
That the said Chase Withrow has
duly assigned the certificate of purchase
issued on account of such purchase to
William Hamilton who hath made re-
qnest upon the Treasurer of said Coun-
ty for n deed.
That the said premises were taxed for
said year 1914 in the name of II. l..
Prentice.
That the time OF redemption of said
real estate from such tax sale win ex-
pire on the 9TH day of April A. ID. 1919.
and unless redeemed on or before said
day deed will be issued therefor.
Dated this 10th day of December A.
ID. 1918.
(Seal) HENRY p. ALTVATER,
TREASURER of the said County of Gil
rin.
list pub. Dec. 10, 1918; last, Jan. 2, 1919
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-26
Differences In Coast Line.

The line Of the Atlantic coast Is
largely of mud and sand. and has very
little elevation. On the other hand,
the Pacific coast line Of Washington.
Oregon and California is almost entire
ly rocky and precipitous. While the
Atlantic and Gulf coasts are dotted
with numerous harbors where ships
may seek safety In time Of storm. very
different conditions exist on the Paci.
&c, where there are few harbors, and
these at long intervals.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-26
Treasurer's Notice on Request for
Tax Deed.

To every person in actual possession
or occupancy of the hereinafter des-
to the person i'm whose name the
same was taxed or specially assess
ed, and to all persons having ap
interest or title Of record in or to
the same.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
on the 18th day OF December A. d. 1914,
the following property, situate in the
County of Gilpin and State of Colorado.
to-wit: 1-6 Eagle placer mining claim.
Survey No. 11729. in Pine mining dis
year 1918 and purchased by Gilpin
county.
That the said Gilpin County has duly
assigned the certificate of purchas, is
sued on account OF such purchase to W.
j. Hamilton who hath made request up
on the Treasurer OF said County for a
deed.
That the said premises were taxed
for said year 1913 in the name OF John
Dewhurst.
That the time OF redemption OF said
real estate from such tax sale will ex
pre- on the 7th day of April A. d. 1919
and unless redeemed on or before said
day a deed will be issued therefor.
Dated this 10th day Of December A.
ID. 1918.
(Seal) HENRY p. AETVATER,
Treasurer Of the said County Of
Gilpin.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-26

lnconOru1tte9.

A st. Louis man. who was arrested,
had picture Of his Sunday school
teacher and one of a burlesque actress
on his person. The Philadelphia Tele-
gram has discovered man whose diet
is cream puffs and pigs feet. We
know of a baseball writer whose hobby
is Shakespeare.-Buffalo News.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-26
Chinese Mouth Oroan.

The Chinese have n singular instfu-
ment called cheng or mouth-organ. It
is a circular bundle of small reeds of
different lengths, pierced with finger
holes at proper distances, and COM
municating with common air cham.
Der beneath. The notes are produced
by stopping the holes with the fingers.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-26
CHRISTMAS ROLL CALL
DECEMBER 1923.

, The lied Cross flag was the =,
/ first to float over the battlehelds !
/ of Europe; 1t will he the last flag ,
/ to be .urled. AS long as our !
/ own people or those of our allies !
/ need help we must give 1t. We ,
/ are getting ready for the Roll 4,
/ Call-getting ready to take pa =,
triotic census of the American
/ people. Every good citizeh will ,
+ answer Here" when his name !
+ is called. !
: =
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
tThe Gilpin observer)
Department of the Interior.

department OF the Interior,
U. S. LAND OFFICE at Denver, Colo.
Nov. ~, 1918.
NOTICE is hereby given that Bert
Acey Fields, OF Pine Cliff, Colo, who on
Feb. 26. 1914. made Homestead Entry.
No. 019i99, for w. 1-2 Sc. Ia, Sc. Ia
Sc. Ia or lots 6. s, Sec. "a, T. S.
and lot / or NE. Ia NE. Ia Sec. 3,
Township s., Range 72 W. 9Th Prin-
cipal Meridian, has filed notice OF in
tention to make Final three-year Proof.
to establish claim to the land above
described. before Register or Receiver.
U. s. Land Office, at Denver. Colo. on
the 7th day OF JAM, 1919.
Claimant names as witnesses:
James F. Pickett. Bessie Pickett, n.
F. Cordrey. J. II. Pickett, all of Pine
Cliff. Colo.
MARY WOLFE DARGIN,
Register.
LIST pub. Nov. 81; last Dec. 20, 1918.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-26
Fine System.

Mrs. Brown-How do they keep their
cooks so long?
Mrs. Smith-Well. you see, he's a
judge, and he sentences the cook to
three months ut their house.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-26

Closing out sale on hats. Come and
get one below cost. ut Ross Millinery.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-26

Don't pay the devil overtime when
you give him his due.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-26
UNITED STATES
FOOD ADMINISTRATION

Administrators weekly report on fair
prices for Gilpin county for week end
ing January An, 1919:
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-15
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
Things Worth Knowing.

For Child With Cold in Head-Cut
cid linen in six-inch squares. Make
a dozen or two of these and place
where they will be handy for the child
with a bad cold in the head. Instruct
the child to burn each one after using.
The little ones like to use these, will
save washing handkerchiefs and it is
sanitary.
To Shell Elderberries-Soon will be
the time for elderberries. To take
from stem a coarse comb is a great
help. To prevent staining the hands
when shelling elderberries use three
CT four-tined fork to pull them from
the stems.
To Keep Flour-Nowadays one has
many two-pound sacks of flour; the
sacks become torn and spill easily.
Some oatmeal boxes hold exactly two
pounds of flour; they are large
enough to dip cup or scoop into and
when marked on the top of cover
barley" wheat" etc, they not only
save the flour but look neat in the
bargain.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-15
COURSE In HYGIENE
Home Nursing Feature of Red Gross
Begins Next Week.

The third course in hygiene and
home nursing to be given by the To-
peka chapter of the American Red
Cross will begin next week. Mrs. H.
Bredel, chairman of the committee on
home nursing, announced today that
the registration would be Thursday
from IL a. m. to $50 p. m. The reg
istration and the lectures will all be
given at the Y. w. C. A. The course
consists of instruction in taking care
of the sick in the homes. 1t is intend
ed to provide adequate care for pa
tients where trained nursing is not
available. The Red Cross and the
army have taken such large numbers
of trained nursess that there are not
sufficient to handle the work in any
community and the Red Cross has
established this course of training for
the women in every city that they
may be able to give good care and
proper treatment. The course does
not prepare anyone to go outside
their own home for nursing work.
During the registration Thursday
the hours for the classes will be ar
ranged to suit the convenience of the
greatest number.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-15

Adds Jewelry Co.
Art Lamp Store.
August Clothing Co.
Bcrkson Brothers.
The Boston Shoe Store.
Banner Lunch Room.
William Connors Furniture Co.
Courtney Millinery Co.
Crane & Co.
Crockett Dry Goods Co.
Crosby Bros. Co.
Warren Nj. Crosby Go.
Cremerie Restaurant.
John A. Davis, Jeweier.
Diment & Klein.
Emahizer-Spiciman Furniture Co
Enrich's Booterie.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-15
August 16 and l
BUSINESS

Exchange Grocery.
Fair Store.
Felix Clothing Co.
d. HI. Forbes Hardware.
Frank Furniture Co.
Fullerton Bros. Hardware.
Gibbs Clothing Co.
The Grcenbaum Coz
Guild Music Co.
Hall Stationery Co.
Harrfs-Goar Co.
Mills Garment Co.
The Model Clothing Co.
Kahr G. Phillips, dilIiners.
c. A. HARLAN Furniture Co.
Kresge's 5 and 10 Cent Store.
Topeka Millinery Co.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-08-15

Outlook Suit G. Cloak Co.
Palace Clothing Co.
The Payne Shoe Co.
Paxton & Paxton.
Pelletier's.
Pickens, SIiIliners.
Ralph Peterson's Gift Shop.
Reilly e Baker, Clothing.
Santa Fe Watch Co.
Scotch Woolen Mills.
Stansfield's, Drugs.
The New Toggery.
Voiland Clothing Co.
Wardin & Son. Jewellers.
WaIk-Over Boot Shop.
C. A. Wolf, Jewellery.
Woolworth's s and Zoe Store.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
TH|RTY-SIx ships IS
RECORD FOR MARCH
shipping Board Announces launch
tngs for Month-Eighteen More
Arc Completed and Delivered

Washington. March 30-Thirty-six
ships we're launched in March by the
United staes shipping board. It was
announced Tonight and eighteen 9TH
'ers completed and delivered TO ship
operators for service Two more
completed vessels were expected to be
added to the March record
The ships put in service this month
total 10000 tons dead weight The
launchings were 232.7S6 tons dead
weight.
The new launchinRs consist of the
following:
Six contract steel ships of total
dead weight tonnage OF 1850; TWEEN
ty-one requisitioned vessels OF 1896;
nine others of wood and composite of
1880 tons.
The recent good weather already is
having its effect on the speed of ship
production and thirty launchings q
month are predicted from now on.
The Bethlehem Steel company in
its I'VE shipyard plants last week drove
million and a half rivets, an in
crease of II per cent over the pre-
yious week. This number Of rivets
represents the riveting work OF two
complete ships.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
PRESIDENT WILSON
ONLY SCRATCH MAN
Nations Leader is an Intensely In
teresttng Figure on the Golf
COurSe.

AT last the only scratch man who
plays golf at one OF the clubs about
Washington has been discovered. His
name is Thomas Woodrow Wilson
and his residence is given as the
White House. Washington, d. c. His
official titles include those of presi-
dent of the United States and COM
mander-in-chief of the army and
navy.
The president is a very human be-
ing on the links and is .one of the
few men who do not mind weather,
playing golf when the wind blows
high and cold as well as on those
days when the sun shines clear and
the green's are true.
President Wilson, as In all things,
is an intensely interesting figure on
the golf course. Human first his
pleasure at a good shot is only
equalled by his desire to follow it up
with another of the same quality. His
favorite course is that of the Wash
ington Golf and Country club. a
rolling course set down in the hills
of Virginia, FIVE miles from the heart
Of the capital, and billy enough to
satisfy the Understanding desire Of
all those who do Office work much G.
the day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
SEEK TO SPEED UP
AIRCRAFT BUILDING

Washington. March S0.-Refore the
smoke OF the congressional investixa-
tons into the delay in the American
aircraft program dies away a. renewed
effort is TO be made for a department
Of aeronautics TO control the entire
work OF producing aircraft fer the
army and navy.
Resolutions have been drafted. ii Ia
understood by two or more Influential
organizations urging upon congress the
necessity of centralized authority in
the production of aircraft In this coun-
try for the allies, They point out the
fact that despite the delay the great
resources Of the country can more than
make up the discrepancy in produc-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
MRS. MINOR NAMES
AIDS IN FOOD WORK
she VIII Act Through Local Churches
in Carrying out Conservation
Program.

Mrs. + c. Minor who has been So
1ected by Local Food administrators
Gary as the director Of women's CO.
operating organizations, announced
last night he names OF her commit
ZEE of women who are to assist her.
Mrs. Minor has devised s plan Of
working through the churches anc
Synagogues of the city Instead of
organization, and her plan has been
approved by Nj. Cary. She has ap-
pointed sub-director for each de-
nomination in the city. who is IN
turn. to appoint her workers for each
Of the churches in the city Mrs
Minor explained that in this way prob
ably more women viii be reached
than through organizations. for while
every woman may not bc associated
with an organization Almost every
woman Is 81 member of some church
ur synagogue IN the CITY.
Each sub director chosen 10 work
Aer denomination was appointed be-
sauee Of her ada ptahility TO the work
zach member OF the committee is q
saader in her particular denomtua-
ZION whose word will mean some
Hhfng to the churches ali OF the
snernbers on the COMMITTEES are anx-
Eous TO CO operate in every way in
The matter Of conserving. food end
crime in their denominations. They
Rave proven their loyalty I'm the past
u vtheir relentless efforts in behalf
of the different war activities and al
1noat every member of the committee
SIS still engaged In some form of war
work.
Mrs Westrnoreiand Davis. wife II
the GovernDr Of virginia heads the
list Although Ars DAVIS is not
yaenher Of any particular church she
has been Put on the committee he-
cause OF her special desire 10 help
III works. or food conservation.
The other member Of the committee
are.
Miss Alice Sutherland. Apostolic
church: Mrs b g. Fos1ers B8ptists:
Mrs. Joh- Murphy Catholics. Mrs.
Christopher c Srnett. Christians. Mrs
~ G. Iouuger Christian Science,
adrs l.. Il. Dashiil, Episcopal: Mira
Julian Myers Jewish treformed)
Mrs. Issiah Marcus, Jewish (ortho-
doxs; Mrs A T. Henna English
1utheransi FRS. August D'etz. Ger
man Lutheran Mrs. =, II Potts
Methodist Mrs. ? Allison Hodges.
Presbyterian Miss Katherine Kicks.
auakers. Mrs 7 H. Sniere Sweden
aorgians. Mrs Elmer johnson, Saliva
ton Army. Mrs i'rant Pratt, Unita-
rtans
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
Continued from First Page. }

onism between the French and Brit
ish armies for which object they
centered the chief blow upon the
Franco British Junction. at which they
are stiIi hammering away tonight
Again Wiihelmstrasse's psychologists
have attained precisely the opposite
of what they set out for The union
of arms and hearts between the
French and British armies is stronger
today than It ever was; the common
crisis, the tooth and nail defense
against common foe have cemented
this union and the allies showed
them selves strongest where linden
burg believed them weakest.
The bond has been Tremendously
strengthened overnight in tactical and
practical respects by the appointment
Of Foch as gcneralissimo. Except for a
handful of Journalist chronic naggers.
the entire British press greets this
step with sincere satisfaction as the
best omen for finai victory. OF petty
jealousy there is no trace. The crisis
has deepened hearts as II has widened
visions and broadened minds.
The British press TO-DAY Is full Of
enthusiastic praise for the alertncss
with which France sprang to Britains
aid, Only now the magnitude of that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

insure the subsistence of the worker
and his family in health and reason
able comfort
tStgned),
LOYAL. A OSBORNE
j.. r. LOREE.
W II VA%DEIRVoOET
G. f. MICHAEL,
r. l. WORDEN.
WILLIAM II, TAFT,
FRANK J. HAYES.
WILLIAM l.. HUTCH SON.
THOMAS J. SAVAGE,
VICTOR A. OLANDER
r. A BICKERT.
FRANK T. WALSH
Former President Taft said regard
ing the labor agreement made public
tonight:
II am profoundly gratifed that the
conference has reached an agreement
upon the plan to maintain maximum
production by settling obstructive con
troversies between employers and
workers. 1t certainly Is not too much
to say that 1t was due TO the self-re-
straint. tact ana earnest patriotic de-
sire Of he representatives of their EN-
ployers and the workers to reach a
conclusion.
"Of course the next question is.
will our plan work? ] hope and think
! 1t will. If administered in the spirit
It will. If administered in the spirit
/ In which it was formulated and agreed
upon"
re sss'ss s-~+ 4 49,.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

TWO

that General Foch would be retained
IN command of the forces opposing Ger
many for the duration Of the war.
The president cancelled ell appoint
mcnts not directly connected with
speeding ND war work. On more than
one occasion lengthy conferences with
department heads were held over the
telephone. IL is believed that no ex-
ecutiva In the history Of the country
with the probable exception Of Abra~
ham dncoln hea managed to retain
such en- intimate knowledge Of details
relating to the progress OF the war,
Al the war department II was said
every soldier now wearing q Uniform
and million more may expect win
fun confidence 10 see active service or
the battle fronts at an early date.
Every mechanic skilled or unskilicd.
who can make war material, viii find
war employment Every wcodRman
4 who can chop tree or carry q pisnk
win be made useful
The ouartcrrn#ster's department with
the aid Of the railroad administration
has within the last twenty-four ho1rs
set in motion approximately $50 troop
trains.
The ad3utant- generals orylce has
completed a priority list under which
all troop movements VIII be governed
II mears that AZ least a tentative date
Of departure for every military organ
station now ready has Teen Fixed
The only detail known e. bout this list
is that the troops IN tho state Of New
York stand near the top.
The shipping board under the direc-
tior OF Charm an Edv ara y. Hurley
snd the navy department are occupied
with constant eEca4nEa cf cable
messages between " ashluG oo. Lon
don and Par3s There 6ea2 with the
overseas shipping requirements made
imperative by tha emergency demand
for man power 70 support the allies,
English shippers, u ts said, have
agreed 10 release Tonnage for transport
service that vsll} tuTa the rirulet N
khaki~clsd Americans. VINO have been
crossing the Atlantic for siH months,
into mighty stream. fhe Propor-
ffens all Flans have assumed supply
convincing proof at determination
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
Pershing Tells
of Hun Repulse

( Washington. March 3e.--The war de-
partrnent made public tonight the text
Of cablegram from General Pershing
giving the situation on the western
front as II existed at the close Of
March 20.
Il thowed the situation at the time
20 be improved
The text OF the csbleKram follows.
The battle line on the evening Of
March "a was the same as reported in
yesterdays cable. namely 10 include
Warfusse, Abancourt, south Of the
somme, thence to Marcel Cave. De-
MUM, Nezieres Ianncnville, thence the
same as reported March Is. with the
exception The French took Lemonchel
southeast OF Montdidter. by assault.
strong German attacks which were
made near Besumout-Hamet Mezieres
east Of Demuin and south of Lassigny,
were TepUlsed.
The attack north and south OF the
scarpe On March Is, in which the
enemy suffered a serious repulse. was
made by ten enemy divisions.
The situation ending March 29th IS
improved,
tsigncd) "TERSHING."
Commenting tonight on the selection
Of General Foch as commander of the
at+f''f AaSH s't+A Jul ~'TtAAt4G al ~ TON -
March. acting chtef-of-stad, said;
IT IL an extremely valus bIe military
asset 20 have q ommHuder-in-ch chief
just as the Germans have had from the
beginning. II Is also extremely graft
tying 10 have this announcement made
as - assures unity OF command and
sucn unity Of command as the Ger
mans have enjoyed from the very
start Altogether. It is a distinct ad-
vantage"
Reviewing the situation as It APP
pears from late press dispatches and
from hts other sources Of Information.
General March declares tonight that
he had no reason to change his conf
dence as TO the outcome.
The situation warrants Il, Perish
ires cable warrants It. and our cpir-
Ions here lead 10 the same conclusion
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

Paris, March 30.-Thousands OF
sparisians will not go TO church to-
morrow. That so far is the only
snaoral" effect the German lung~range
gun has brought about.
steps were taken today to prevent
the gathering Of large congregations
an exposed parts OF the city 20 avert
" recurrence of yesterdays disast er
when one Of the gums shells crashed
through the spire of a church and
spread death and injury among the
Gneeiing communicates
Al least seventyfve. mostly women
End children, arc known to have been
Killed and ninety were injured. Search
Sng parties are still engaged In extrt-
eating bodies from the ruins
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
WOMEN MUST GET

CONTINUED from FIRST Page. J
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
ACTORS PLACE BAN
ON ALL PACIFTSTS

New York. March 30-Neither ram
pant pacinsts nor passive pRcnsts are
wanted at the Players club. accord
ing TO members who have circulated a
petition demanding that the doors of
the club be closed to members holding
ua-American views The board Of di-
rectors will act upon the proposal on
April 10. II was announced tonight
Among the prominent members Of
the club against whom the petition
is directed, it was declared. is George
Middleton. playwright lie d 2 som
tn-law of Senator Robert NJ LafoI-
lette, OF Wisconsin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
HUN WISHES TO FNST.AVE
WORLD, SERBIAN DECLARES

ST. Louis. March s0.--'"T'he liberty
Of mankind is at stake and Germany
intends TO try to ensiave every ma
ton In the world" declares DR.. H
Hinkovich, member OF the Serbian
mission to tho United States, who de-
lvered an address recently before
the chamber of commerce of this city
To-day. we must have but one
thought; namely. the crushing OF
rrussian Inilitarism," said DR.. Hinko-
vich
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
Two More ships launched.

New York, March 30.--Two vessels
were launched today at the yards of
the Standard Shtpbuilding corporation
on Shooters island. The larger, the
Monclair is steel chip, displacing
800 tons. s92 feet long and with
eight cargo derricks instead of the
customary masts. The other ts a reg.
ulation mine eweeper.