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Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-07
SERVICES ON THE
BLACK HAWK CIRCUIT

Services for March 10th:
Black Hawk
Sunday school 10 a. M; preaching
service 1880 p. m.
Russell Guleh-
The Russell Gulch Sunday school
and church will remain closed until
the public school opens again, on ac-
count of scarlet fever. We hope
those who are sick will soon recover.
At Black Hawk last Sunday Miss
Sadie Taylor was appointed chair
man of committee to prepare the
Sunday school for the Easter pro-
gram. Another committee was ap-
pointed, headed by Miss Harden
bergh. to select and make plans for
the purchase of new song books for
the Sunday school and the evening
service.
NORMAN L. LAMB,
Pastor.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-07
MADE BIG MISTAKE
Of Course They Had Plenty Of
Money Now, But
Farmer Had Forgotten That Time
Was Robbing Him and His Wife
Of Youth While He Was Pill
ING Up the Dollars.

The farmer sat in the circle OF light
shed by the lamp on the reading table.
His brow was wrinkled as he ran over
the figures in his handbook with a
stubby lead pencil. While he figured,
his wife sewed steadily and the old
clock on the mantel counted the sec
onds under its breath.
At length the man placed his spec
tacles in their case, put his clasped
hands above one knee, smiled slowly
and said: 1.-THE last payment on the
Dawkins farm has been paid, jimmy, an
I've gotta right smart balance left in
the bank. That last bunch of shoats
1 sold brought more money than
thought they would"
For time he sat evidently waiting
for his wife to make some remark but
her needle clicked steadily along hem,
while her eyes appeared glued to her
work. The farmer leaned forward,
touched his wife upon her knee and
continued: Don't you remember, jim
ny, ever so long ago, 1 told you that
just as soon as the Dawkins place was
paid for you an would take n trip, Il
great big trip, anywhere you wanted to
go?"
YES" the woman answered without
taking her eyes from the hem, Eyes, I
remember very well. It was just Is
years ago that you said we'd take that
trip, John"
"Well-but-say,J jimmy, amt you a
bit glad it's come at last?" the man
asked.
81 don't know, don't know. You
see, John, when we planned that trip
l was just little bit over thirty. l
hadn't got into the rut like am now.
Honest, I've stayed out here in the
country year after year by myself I'M
til I'm sensitive. When 1 go to town
1 look an act like was from the coun-
try. Maybe don't look that way, but
I feel that way on the inside an !
might just as well look that way. II
the trip had come sooner it'd been all
right, but it's too late now"
But, jimmy, you know 1 was payin'-"
"Never mind that, John. I've heard
that same OIL story Of Dayin' for more
land for years now. You've done II
all for the best, but 1t has been for
the worst. We've got money to spend
an we've gotten plumb by the time
Of life when we can get any pleasure
out of it. believe in putin some,
thing by for rainy day all right, but
don't believe in It when you kill
youth an pleasure. I'm sorry as I can
be, John, but don't want the trip
Farm and Family.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-07
Artificial Eyes Of CARTILAGE.

A surgeon Of the British army is
experimenting with balls Of cartilage
for artificial eyes. When live car
tilage is transplanted to the eye sock
ct 1t establishes connections with blood
vessels and surrounding tissues, and
before long moves naturally in co-or-
dination with its fellow. To what ex-
tent the cartilage can be colored so as
to simulate real eye is yet to be
proved, but 1t can at least be faced
with shell Of celluloid that will ap-
pear natural.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-07
Saw. He'll Enlist: N. E..,.r.

Ralph McMurray, colored waiter at
the Hotel McCurdy in Evansville. re-
ceived his questionable few days
ago.
"What Is IT." he asked some Of his
friends.
"Oh, you Just have to answer those
questions" ne was told.
answer these7" shouted McMurray,
turning over the numerous pages.
Nope. I'm going to war instead. En-.
listin' IL lots ensier."
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-07
Down Below.

First Mermaid-What on earth is
Curly Locks SO busy about when 1t is
time for her to be sitting here on the
rocks with her golden comb?
Second Ditto-Oh. she's got the
Hoover fever from some shipwrecked
humans, and she's down in the coral
cave putting up iellyfish.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-07
Get. Bras. In Ordnance Equipment.

Included in the equipment furnished
each infantryman by the ordnance bu-
reau Of the war department are 82.7
ounces of brass. This Is exclusive of
the uniform equipment provided by tho
quartermaster corps.
Used in the haversack are 1.S ounces
Of brass; in the bayonet scabbard, 0.6
ounce in the canteen cover, OF ounce;
cartridges (100), 47.4 ounces; cart
ridge belt 10 ounces; gun sling, 1
ounce; oiler and thong case. 1.5
ounces; pouch for nrst-aid packet, %
ounce.
Equipment from the ordnance bu-
reau for 100000 infnntrymen contaihS
almost 108 tons Of hrasA
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-07
PERSONAL MENTION THAT EMpTYpULpIT|

State Senator Siewers F1ncher o.
Breckenridge, was in Central Satur
day, meeting his constituents.
Mrs. Ii. P. Davies, after two
weeks visit with her daughter in
Denver. returned Saturday to care fol
the doctors declining years.
Mrs. John Terill left Sunday for
| Pine creek to take charge of the
boarding house at the Espel camp.
Rev. Geo. S. Parker, wife and sis
ter left Monday morning for a few
days visit in Denver.
Peter McFarlane was in Denver
Monday, getting an eye full of at,
fractions that should not interest a
man of his advanced years.
Cliff. Hughes made another of his
frequent visits to Denver Monday. 1t
is not business alone that calls Mr..
Hughes to the lively city.
John Mckay, of the Jenkins. Mckay
Hardware company, went to Denver
Friday to see about getting reduced
rates on their large invoices.
Alfred Vile and wife went to Den
yer yesterday.
Fred S. Caldwell returned from
Denver Monday night.
Richard Luty came down from Bal
Mountain and left Tuesday morning
for Denver.
| Mrs. Joseph Hesselbine came back
Tuesday night, after a visit with her
mother in Denver.
Miss May Slattery left Sunday for
Rollinsville, where she will teach
school.
AL. Henley, the fashionable tailor,
went to Denver Sunday to select the
latest style of tailored goods for his
customers.
Mrs. Steve Harper, of Denver, re-
turned home yesterday, after spend
ing week here visiting friends
Sam Granville went to Oak Creek
yesterday to superintend the cree
ton of buildings at that coal camp.
J. C. McShane and ]. c. Jenkins
came up from their ranches yester-
day to look after business affairs.
R. r. Demeter and wife left Dem
yer Monday for Chicago.
Oscar Williams, who went to Dem
yer last week to recuperate his
health, returned home Tuesday.
Nick Duzevick, who went to Den
VIZ
Louis Carter returned the fore part
Of the week from Nederland, where
he had been visiting his parents. He
says there is plenty of work in the
tungsten camp.
Mrs. c. M. Froid returned from
Denver Tuesday, where she went to
bid goodbye to her soldier brother,
Herbert Lemkuhl.
Mrs. Roy Ashbaugh took her daugh
ter to Loretta Heights academy in
Denver this week.
Everett Mccoy went to Denver
Monday.
j. r. Rule made another trip to
Denver this week in his motor truck.
Jim is now in competition with the
Huckleberry express that gets into
town sometime during the day or
night.
Harry Teller, proprietor of the fam
Gus hosiery that bears his name, is
in Denver, recuperating his health.
John May left for Denver Friday
morning to enjoy few days of val
ley sunshine and listen to the chirp.
ing of robin redbreast.
VIM. Horner, whose memory run
meth back to the days when the red
man roamed at will in this mountain
fastness, took his first automobile
ride to Denver Monday, and the nov.
city of the trip stirred the blood in
the old mans heart and made his
pulse beat quick and fast as he
caught sight of the magic city on
the plains, with its towering spires
reflecting in Gods pure sunlight.
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Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-07

The season has passed for catching
tame doves, but some Of our young
men seem to persist in breaking the
law.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-07
Wise Resolve.

ibid you make any New Year reso-
lur1ons?"
"Yes; one"
"What was 1T"
"Not to make any,
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-07

1t is said that there is a shortage
OF wool. Ills could be partially
remedied II some OF our would be
statesmen would pull the wool from
their eyes.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-03-07

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sammy-Yes. hut you pet he amt an
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25

ply to the rank and file who have played informally and who would bring the number much nearer 150 0,000, which means that more men have taken part in competitive basketball this year than ever before.
 Dr. Raycroft has been struck by the widespread popularity of basket ball in the camps. "The choice of edu- cative and competitive games for the soldiers in training" he declared, 'is based primarily on their relationship to military activities. This idea is paramount but it does not necessarily minimize the recreational qualities.
 Basketball is such a game. AL though limited in team organization, this fact alone makes it exceptionally intensive. It is a game that requires a keen coordination of the physical and mental Distance must be gaug- ed to a nicety and every effort must be carrectly timed. Such a training enables a soldier to retain and exer- else his wits and inventive faculties under the most trying circumstances, and the consequent body punishment he receives creates in him a disre- gard for casual injuries. In short, it is a magnificent course in harden ing"
 "Outside of these advantages, the simple equipment required for basket ball makes it an ideal camp game, Dr. Raycroft asserts, "as it may be played in the open as well as under cover. In certain camps" he says 'the courts have been strung with arc lights and matches played out doors at night"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
DECISION ON BASEBALL
 TO BE. ANNOUNCED TODAY
Press of Other Business Causes Sec retary Baker to Postpone Mandate

Washington, July 24.-Secretary Baker late today postponed until to- morrow his decision on extending the effective time of the work or fight" regulations as they apply to profes- sional baseball players.
 Provost Marshal General Crowder was ready to lay his recommendations before the secretary after receiving a brief from the National Baseball Commission, but the secretary was unable, because of the pressure of more important matters, to take up the matter,
 The war secretary said he would consider the brief and General Crow der's recommendations tonight and ex- pected to announce his decision in the morning.
 National and American League off, cials and club owners who were here today to complete and present to Gen. eral Crowder the brief in the case were hopeful that MT. Baker would extend the time of putting the order irto eqect until the en dof the season
 They based this hope upon the sec retary's previous statement that it was not certain that the baseball in dustry would be disrupted by opera tion of the order and their belief that they had presented facts that would convince him that professiona, leagues would have to suspend unless the order is modified.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
one vet" advised Bill.

one yet, adVISed Bill
 "Gott, mo- He chust fouled my fast vun ofer der club house. said Hin.
 Well, maype some underhanded stuff fools him alretty. Try der sub marine fadeaway," suggested Bill.
 Dot von don't york. yet, too" mourned Hindeburg. He got his eye on der underhanded stuff, now. Alretty he keeps waiting me ouidt undt won't bite on dot wide Peace Curve odder dot Intrigue ball.
 Well try dot Paris Drive Splitter, yet again." said Bill.
 "Ach, dot von iss no use Bill. I can't put dot vIl ofer, undt der Venice Floater undt der Amien Curve don't vofk once yet, too. Undt pass him ve dassent Alretty iss des bases full vonce. Himmel, vot could ve do yet, Bill cried Hindenburg.
 'Donnervetter." walled Wild Bill Hohenzollern in anguish. Dot Sam fel- Ter by der bat undt my pitchers on tder bum. Ludendorff got glass arm yet, undt on Tirpitz's submarine ball don't work. Hindy maype its's besser by you dot you should lay fast one ofer der plate. yet, undt ven diss Ungle Sam swings ve start to pray W. R. Hoeffer in the Baseball Maga- zine.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS ERRATIc.
Traders Exerted Pressure on Limited
 Public Demand.

New York, July 24.-Stocks moved unevenly during the greater part of today's somnolent session, traders again exerting occasional pressure on the limited public demand, but prices hardened later, the market closing with a preponderance of gains.
 Sentiment again was evenly divided between further favorable war news and unofficial Washington advices which dealt with the course of pro- spective tax legislation. Increasing scarcity of time funds also served to restrain long commitments.
 Almost the only definite domestic news was the announcement that the next Liberty loan campaign will start the latter part of September and last three weeks Incidentally, the tax exempt Liberty 1-2 per cent. bonds displayed greater firmness, approach ing par, their subscription price.
 Prices were irregular at the opening, the list recording two successive ad- vances and declines by noon In the afternoon almost steady upward prog ress was made, the usual favorites leading the movement.
 U. s. Steel was again the dominant feature, but reflected at intervals the growing uncertainty regarding the forthcoming dividend. Fluctuating within an area of almost two points, Steel closed at net gain of 7-S of a point.
 Kindred industrials and the general run of equipments took their cue from L. s. Steel Baldwin Locomotive, however, showed marked strength with Reading in the final dealings. Sumatra Tobacco maintained it's reputation for extreme irregularity jumping up and down in a seven n-point radius and closing at a four point loss. , Sales were 2S3,000 shares.
 Bonds were irregular on broader dealings. Total sales par value, az gregated $5,S75 O400
 Old U. s. bords were unchanged on
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
Local Laconies,

Concert in Wilcox park this evening by the Westerly band.
 Gasoline is now 2S cents a gallon in Westerly and kerosene 15 cents.
 A needed supply of wool has been received at Red Cross headquarters.
 Many potato fields in Westerly and vicinity are ruined by the prevalent pests.
 With the severity of the past winter in mind, there is less complaint than usual over the present excessive heat
 "Triibey," the Watch Hill popcorn man, says it was so hot at the hilI Wednesday that there was no need for artificial heat to pop the corn
 The engagement is announced ot Miss Emma Marguerite, daughter ot James A. Saunders. of Westerly, tC Alfred Lee Tyrrell. of Battle Creek Mich. -..
 Over There" badges have appeared in Westerly, bearing representativ, service stars, and at least one youn: girl wears a badge with three stars l each representing a brother in the ser vice.
 Monty was washing down the scale in a local coal yard Wednesday morn ing when passerby hailed him. Be fore he knew just what he was at, tn, stream of water from the garden hos, was played through the office window and the young woman clerk had to gt l home for dry clothing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
FRED FULTON CHASED AS DRAFT DELINQUENT
Claimant for Heavyweight Champion
 ship Failed to Appear For Physical Examination.

Harrison. N. J., July 24-F'red Full ton, the Minnesota claimant of the heavyweight pugilistic title, has been classed as delinquent in the draft and may be taken into custody here on. advice of Chairman Henry S. Wise, of local draft board No. 125 of New York city, it was learned tonight. Full ton is scheduled to meet Jack Demp- sey in an eight round bout here Sat urday night.
 According to letter received today from Chairman Wise, Fulton failed to appear before his local board for phy- sical examination and by virtue of this failure he is classed a delinquent The Harrison board met today to con- sider the case and decided to refer it to the attorney general
 Mr Wise said Fulton had been placed in Division A. class 1, on the ground that he is engaged in non- essential occupation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
Ashland at Putnam.

Sunday the Ashland bail club plays Putnam in Putnam. These two teams are the fastest teams that eastern Connecticut has developed this season and unusual interest is taken in this game because of the. rivalry in sports Between these two towns. Manager McDermott of the Putnam team announced that every player on his team for Sundays game would be a professional coming from the East ern and International Leagues and if he thought it necessary he would hire a battery from one of the teams in the National pr American Leagues.
 Although Ashland has been playing a fast brand of baseball it is thought that Manager Carpenter will have to materially strengthen his team for this game.
 Jewett City fans about 300 strong vii! accompany Ashland tosPutnam on Sunday.
 Manager Carpenter of the Ashland Club announces his schedule for the next few weeks as follows: Sunday, July 2S--Putnam at Put
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
)NOI e.
 B~akIt
AII-stars at Mystic.

Saturday afternoon the Jewett City All Stars play the Groton Iron Works team at Mystic. The l-Stars rep resenting Jewett City will be com posed of the pick of Eastern Connec- ticut. For Saturdays game the man. agement announced that Ballastrini
 would pitch and Coyle would catch. New London Independents and are ranked as the fastest semi-pro bat tery in Eastern Connecticut. Chick Stanley and Counihan of the Norwich All Stars have been signed ilp as out fielders. Several players from the
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
ARMY LIFE HAS
 CHANGED LEONARD
Lightweight Champion Apparently No
 in Best of Condition.

Army life has made a big change in Benny Leonard. Philadelphia fans who saw him in action not long ago marvelled at the change in the light weight champion. He looked bigger and far more serious and settled than ever. The life in the army did this, according to a Philadelphia scribe, who writes
 The army changed Leonard from a mild hammered, good-natured youth into a serious minded man. and has instilled him with a fighting fury he never before displayed in his encount- CTS here.
 Many fans question Benny's ability to make the championship poUndage again. 133 pounds. Maybe he can't His manager insists that he can, SC this score can only be decided when
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
ATHLETES GET APPOINTMENTS
 IN AVIATION SERVICE
Arthur F. Duffy and Thomas E. Burke to Report at MineoIa Saturday.

Boston, July 24-Arthur F. Duffy champion athletes have been appoint ed, respectively. physical director and athletic instructor in the aviation corps, with the rank of first lieutenant. They will report at Mineola, L. l., on Saturday. Duffy was the first man credited with running the 100 yard dash in 3-5 seconds. while Burke held the worlds 500 yards and 44O yards records
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
PIRATES SIGN ADAMS.
Thirty-four Year Old Hero of 1909
 Worlds Series Has Signed Contract to Pitch for Pittsburqh,

Pittsburgh. Pa, July 24 - Charles Babe" Adams, hero of the 1909 worlds series, has signed contract to pitch for the Pittsburgh Pirates and will report to the team as soon as pos s;ble it was announced here last night by officers of the club. Adams is 34 years old
 Adams, who has been with the Kan sas City club of the American asso- citation, became a free agent for the present when that league closed its season.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
IN A HOLE.
With U, S. at Bat With Bases Full ir the Ninth Dasehunds Are Worried.

It was the well-known crucial mo- ment The score was tied in the ninth, three Allies were on the sta chels and your Uncle Sam was at bat.
 Wild Bill Hohenzollern, the catcher, of the Deutschland Daschunds. anxi- ously consulted with Lefty linden burg. the pitcher.
 Better you gift diss feller a fast
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
Story of Man Who Took Wife to Game
 (Christian Endeavor World)

NCHII5IIdH EIIuodNUI VOIIuJ
 A baseball enthusiast took his wife to the ball game. That night the fan" was awakened from his slumber by his better half shouting. in her dreams:
 Kill the umpire, John! Kill the umpire!"
 Half asleep he sprang out of bed and in doing so knocked over the wash stand. The crash awoke Mrs "Fan."
 Did you kill the umpire, John ?' she inquired.
 No" replied John, angrily, but smashed the pitcher."'
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25

nam.
 Sunday, Aug. 4-U. s. Experimental Station team at Ashland Park.
 Sunday, Aug. 11-Groton Iron Works at Ashland Park.
 Sunday, Aug. 1S-Fort Terry at Ashland Park.
 Sunday, Aug. 25-south Manchester at Ashland Park.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Fairfield.-Already this year some thing like IS liquor licenses have been dropped in Fairfield county in towns outside of Bridgeport.
 Old Saybrook.-The Boy Scouts of St. Joseph's cathedral, Hartford. broke camp at D. m. Saturday at the Fair view hotel grounds. where they had been for eight days.
 Middletown.-The iremen have ar ranged for an outing to Clinton Sun day. Aug. 4th. and will make the trip by motor truck. Dinner will be served st the Dew Drop inn.
 New Britain.-Jewish residents ot the city arranged a farewell party for he Jewish young men in the city who are to leave today (Thursday) with the local increment to go to Camp Deyens
 Hsrtford.-The Hartford county jail farm made good progress this week in getting in the hay crop, which prom ises to be fair one, although it has not been good hay weather. Twenty of the prisoners have been at work in The hayfelds.
 'Norfolk.-Th-ough the kindness of A. F. Mclean, Hillhurst was open for a concert comprising music of the allies Wednesday evening, the proceeds 70 go 10 the local auxiliary of the Red Cross. Bruce Simonds, pianist: Hide gard Nash Donaldson. violinist. and Louise Lockwood, accompanist, enter tsined.
 Wallinsford.-with two more years to serve before being entitled to a pension. James F. McCabe, who has taught for g years in the Wallingford schools and who had risen to prin- cipalship. has been dropped from the list without a word of explanation, ana his friends are wrought up over the natter.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
Totals 2s 4 24 14
Pittsburgh 3, Brooklyn 1,

Brooklyn, N. Y, July 24.-Pitts- burgh took the first game of the se- ries from Brooklyn today by a score of 5 to 1. mainly through Comstock's effectiveness and Caton's wonderful playing at short. The latter accepted eleven chances. most of them difficult plays in deep field. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
5ASEBA
9H . e Q NGI IA YESTERDAYS RESULTS.

National Lsapus. New York 2, St. Louis 10. Brooklyn l. Pittsburgh 8. Philadelphia 4, Chicago ,. Boston 4, Cincinnati O.
 American League. No games scheduled.
 International , sauue 5 Toronto ', Jersey City 1. Buffalo O., Newark ?. First same) Buffalo 2 Newark O. Second game0 Rochester f. Baltimore 8. tFirst game) Rochester g, Baltimore {. Second game) Syracuse Bing nghamton, rain.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
STANDINGS OF THE CLUBS.
American Lsasus.
Ninth Inning Rally Not Enough to
 Win for PhiIiies.

Philadelphia, July 24.-Paskerts home run in the sixth inning today helped Chicago to defeat Philadelphia 5 to f. The home team rallied in the ninth. but the game ended with run ners on second and third base with the score one run short of a tie The score:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
Cards Have swatfest in Gotham.

New York, July 24.-Tne St. Louis Nationals hit three New York pitchers all over the field here today and cas- fly defeated the Giants by a score of 10 to ?. Packard was hit hard but received great support from his out felders who made twelve catches, many of them difficult. Score: