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Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
Domestic Wood for Walking Sticks

The United Kingdom has long taken
the lead in the manufacture of walk
ing sticks. and {, large proportion Of
the output was made of raw material
grown in the British isles, such as
ash, chestnut, oak and similar woods.
The importation Of finished sticks has
always been small, but before the war
considerable amount of raw or
partly finished material was imported,
such us malacca canes, ebony, wang
hees, roof bamboo. nilgherri, etc.
Cherry sticks and what is known as
Congo" wood were formerly imported
from &c napy and Austria, where
they are g wn. For time after the
outbreak OF the war the stocks on
hand, both here and In neutral coun-
tries, met the demand. but gradually
the trade has become more depend
ent upon homegrown goods, and con-
seQuently "A greatly increased demand
for domestic raw material has arisen.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06

English Women Baking Own Bread.
In an article called voluntary Ra-
tiOning" In Woman's Home Compan-
lon, writer says:
Bakers are forbidden to deliver
bread before 1t Is twelve hours old.
This. in itself. has helped the saving
Of wheat very materially, as people
do not fancy stale bread. And the
housewife, in her own home baking,
has learned this valuable lesson also.
She puts her freshly baked bread
away to stale for II or "a hours. For
many years English bakers bread has
been SO good and SO .cheap that it
has formed large part of the daily
menu. But government regulation
bakers bread is, for the most part.
so unpalatable that women have be-
come home bakers. They mix the
standard flour with other meals and
produce bread which is fur more
palatable. at less expense, and still
comes within the rations. The supply
Of flour being so limited. pastries and
cakes have become rarities In stores
and restaurants, and luxuries In
homes"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06

A hungry traveller put his head out
Of car window as his train pulled up
at small station, and said to boy:
Here, boy, take this dime and get
me sandwich, will you? And, by the
way, here's another dime. Get u sand
witch for yourself, too"
The boy darted away and returned
munching sandwich, just as the train
was starting of. He ran to the trav-
eler, handed him dime, and said:
Here's yer dime back, boss. They
only had one sandwich left"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
WANTED SAME KIND OF BOND
colored Man Was Satisfied That He
Could Afford It, II the Other
Fellow Could.

In many Instances prisoners, against
whom there is little evidence, or who
are thought to be honorable enough to
return for trial If they are permitted
to go to their homes If released with
out BOND, are permitted to go on their
own recognizance. In political YER
naculnr they go on their 20. R."
A short time ago several colored men
were arrested charged with assault
and battery. All had engaged in a
free-for-all fight and two Of the men
had received several knife wounds.
One man, however, told the judge that
he arrived on the scene, just as the
police came, to see what the excite
ment was about, and. being mistaken
for one of the fighters, was taken to
police headquarters with the other
men.
When the case was called in police
court, 1t was continued for few
days, and after hearing the story the
judge told this man that he would let
him out on his 10. R." after he had
promised to return on the day of the
trial.
One OF the other prisoners was so
impressed with the easy manner in
which his friend got out of jail that
he asked for an opportunity to speak.
and then said: "Jedge, yer honor. l
sure would like to get out. l don't
know what kind Of a bond this %. r.
is, but know this that If that boy
can AFFORD it, so can l, and am will
ing to put one up"
The speaker was one of the prime
movers in the fight, and the judge de-
cided that his bond would be $500.
which was more than he could pro-
cure, so he remained In jail.-Indian-
apOlis News.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
BUILDERS TO USE TREENAILs
How Framework Of Ships Under Con-
struction for Uncle Sam viii
Be Held Together.

The framework of the wooden ships
which are now being built for the
United States Emergency corporation
will not be held by even a single metal
nail. They will be pinned together
with treenails cut from the trunks of
live oak or yellow locust trees.
There are two or three causes for
the use of wooden nails. One is the
great need Of iron and steel In other
lines Of war activity where wood
could not be used, and another Is that
the wooden pin is lighter than a metal
one and less expensive.
Each ships hull will require SOC, 1000
Of the treenails, and they will be
fastened in place by splitting each
end and driving in white oak wedge.
Each ship will require 100000 wedges.
1t is said that the wooden pins are
more quickly put in place than are
metal ones.
Treenails are "a inches long, an
inch and q quarter In diameter and
perfectly round. They are used to
fasten the planks to the boat frames.
Soon after a vessel Is launched the
pins swell to snug fit In the frame
work.
Timber for the ships comes from
the sawmills in 60-foot slabs IA inches
through, and is then worked into the
different sizes for the framework and
siding.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
Improving on Nature.

One by one nature is being made to
surrender her secrets to man by the
steady progress Of science. Not only
Is her most sacredly guarded secret
how earth was made. Of what Its
rocks and minerals are composed
now being solved, but actual rocks
and minerals are being reproduced by
artificial means, reproduced In u much
purer form than they were originally
made by nature. The place at which
these wonderful experiments are be
Ing conducted Is the Carnegie geo
physical laboratory, a part Of the Car.
negie institute Of Washington.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
internment In Switzerland.

In Switzerland work has been de-
clared obligatory for every intern
ed man whose health permits It,
The informed are divided into six
classes, according to their physical
capacity for work, the classifica-
ton being intrusted to practicing
physicians who must net with pru-
dence. The prisoner works for his
own welfare and re-education, not
for the benefit of the Swiss, but care
is taken to avoid unfair competition
with Swiss industry. He receives Il
some governments requiring n portion
Of the wage to be turned over to them
to be used toward the cost Of main
tanning their prisoners.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
Wood. 90 Cents q Cord.

Hark. yet city dwellers who pny
'steen dollars stick for wood for the
fireplace
An auditor Of the state board Of nc
counts. returning from Brown county.
reports they burn wood In the court
house stoves down there-oak wood.
which makes lots Of heat and burns
long. They burn wood In the face Of
the fact that coal is close at hand and
low In price-for they buy the wood at
90 cents cord. delivered at the court.
house.-Indianapolis News.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
Abolition Of Titles,

One of the recent news items from
Petrograd is that "all class titles, priv
ileges and distinctions" have been
abolished. so that 1t may be surmised
that conditions in Russia are the same
as those wittily described in the old
French story. NJ. de Saint Cyr
having applied for passport. in the
days Of the French Revolution, is
asked his name:
"What Is your name"
an. de Saint Cyr."
There are no more Monsieurs."
Every well; De Saint Cyr."
There are no more De's."
Good. Saint Cyr, then"
There are no longer any Saints"
Then 1 am simply Cyr."
"No, for there are no sires; kings
are abolished"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
A Mistake.

CustOmer-Here. waiter, what Is this
shoestring doing in my soup?
Waiter-Please lower your voice,
sir. Don't let that gentleman at the
next table hear you. He's dined here
regularly for n year and we've never
thrown In anything for him.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
She Raved.

"Henpeck entered into an agreement
with his wife soon after marriage ten
years ago that whenever either lost
temper or raved the other was to keep
silence"
"How did 1t wOrk2'
"Henpeck has been silent for nearly
ten years."
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
Notice Of Final Settlement and
Discrimination Of Heirship

Estate Of Mrs. Emma HeaN, de-
ceased. No. $50
Notice is hereby given that on
Monday, tie 9Th day of July, A. D.
1918, at 10 O'Clock A. M, of said day
l will present to the County Court
of Gilrin County, Colorado. my &C
counts for final settlement of admin
istration of said estate, when and
where all persons in interest may
srrear and object to them, II they
so desire.
Notice is also hereby given, that
application fer the determination OF
heirsihip of the said Mrs. Emma
Healy, deceased, has been made by
Edward E. Curley, and that the fol
lowing naned persons are claimed
TO be the orly heirs at law OF the
said Mrs. Emna Heely, deceased,
viz: Frank o. McDonough, Brother
of the deceased, of Mineyflle, Essex
County, New York; said Edward E.
Curley. Nephew, of % Dudley Street,
North Andover, Essex County, Mass
achusetts; Matthew H. Curley, Nephr
ew, of 1876 Donaldson Avenue, Ruth
erford, Bergen County, Flew Jersey;
and G. Frank Curley, Nephew, now
of 80 Lawrence Street, Pawrence,
Essex County, Massachusetts.
And that said court will ON said
date hereinbefore mentioned, or at
any time to which the hearing may
be continued. proceed to ascertain
and determine who are the heirs at
law of the said Mrs. Emma Healy,
and as such entitled to inherit any
lands, tenements, herditaments or
other property, read or personal con-
shutting the estate of the said Mrs.
Emma Healy, decec sed, and enter
a decree accordingly, at which hear
ing all persons claiming to be heirs
at law of the said deceased may ap-
pear and present their proofs.
Dated this Sd day of June A. D.
1918.
CHASE WITHROW,
Administrator de bonis non of said
estate.
LIST pub. June 6; last June 81, 1918.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
WELL TO KNOW WHAT TO SKIP
Advice to Readers Is Worth Ponder
ing-Man Who Waited Many
Years to Finish Book.

Reading should be Joy, not a
penance," said Mr.. PETIT Ridge, at the
Mansion house, after distributing
prizes and certificates to pupils of the
city Of London college.
above ALL" he added, according to
the Daily Chronicle, "learn to skip.
Skipping is an exercise which pre-
vents obesity Of the mind"
Mr.. PETIT Ridge told some amusing
stories.
I'm a military hospital" he said. "a
man asked me whether could get him
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the
Sea- He said, 4 began 1t 20 years
ago. borrowed 1t from another man.
Somebody pinched 1t from me when /
was half way through 1t, and I've
never had chance of getting to the
end Of it. I found the book for him.
He said, I'm very glad to have it. !
began 1t 20 years ago l said, Yes,
but you've read large number of
books since then, haven't your The
man replied, oh, no; never tried
another"
Another story was Of the agent Of a
pill and ointment firm who was sent
into foreign country. AS n first step
toward business he compiled a long
list Of complaints, beginning with
asthma" and ending with Hypnotic
diseases" His goods, he said, would
cure these ailments, and then. as n
sort Of postscript, he added: eff there
should be any complaints existing in
this country which are unknown in
England, the pills and ointment will
cure them ALSO"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
Real Cause for Envy,

"There goes man l truly envy"
"Rich. suppose?"
mo. Not very"
Famous, Them"
mot Mt ALL"
"Sings well or has gift that you
long to possess?"
Neither. He lives two doors from
me and / overheard ton of coal be-
Ing shot into his cellar the other day."
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06

Treasurer's Notice on Request for
Tax Deed.
To every person in actual possession
or occupancy of the hereinafter des
cribed land, lot or premises, and
to the person in whose name the
same was taxed or specially 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 18th day of December A. D.
1914. the following described proper
ty. situate in the County of Gilpin
and State of Colorado, to-wit:
Bertha lode mining claim, Survey
No. s11, in Pleasant Valley mining
district;
Half & Half lode mining claim,
Survey No. 1892, in Russell mining
district;
Soudan lode mining claim, Survey
No. 9646, in Pleasant Valley mining
district;
Swift lode mining claim, Survey
No. 1858. in Russell mining district;
New Year lode mining claim, Sur
yey No. 1475S, in Pleasant Valley
mining district;
Albatross lode mining claim, Sur
vey No. 1475S, in Pleasant Valley
mining district;
Colorado Star lode mining claim
Survey No. 9O7, in Pleasant Valley
mining district;
Pay Rock lode mining claim, Sur.
vey No. $50, in Pleasant Valley min.
ing district;
Minnie lode mining claim. Survey
No. 1902. in Pleasant Valley mining
district;
Little Ella lode mining claim, Sur.
vey No. 1902, in Pleasant Valley
mining district;
Albyn lode mining claim. Survey
No. 1907. in Pleasant Valley mining
district; and
Colfax lode mining claim, Survey
No. 312, in Pleasant Valley mining
district; were sold for the taxes for
the year 1913 and purchased by Gil
pin County.
That the said Gilpin County has
duly assigned the certificates of pur.
chase issued on account of such pur.
chase to M. T. Chestnut y and o.
w. Hayes u, interest. who hath mad
request upon the Treasurer of said
County for deed.
That the said premises were taxed
for said year 1918 in the name OF
Ohio S. King.
That the time OF redemption OF
said real estate from such tax sale
will expire on the 9th day Of Sep.
TENDER A. d. 1918. and unless re.
deemed on or before said day deed
will be. issued therefor.
Dated this END day Of May A. d.
1918.
(Seal) HENRY P. ALTvATER,
Treasurer Of the said County Of Gil
pin.
LIST PUB. May %; last June 6, 1918.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
GETTING Him Placed.

Father" said the small boy, "what
Is philosopher"
II never met but one, my son. He
gave me the impression that philoso-
pher Is the kind of man who is hypo-
critic enough to pretend he enjoys hard
luck"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
A Small Part.

Father-Marry my daughter? Why.
with your salary you couldn't even
dress her.
Suitor-Oh. yes. could. 1 could
keep her in gloves.
Father-DO you mean to insinuato
that my daughter wears only gloves?
Suitor-Pardon me; asked only for
her hand.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
The Main Point.

George-The idea of accepting such
buffoon of man for n husbandi
Why, his name doesn't look well on
visiting card.
Evelyn-NO; but 1t LOOKS rather In
wiling Oh check.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
A Relief,

"Your husband has been talking to
those pretty young girls for almost an
hour, and you don't seem to mind 1t
ut all."
mot bit. SO long as they are
willing to listen to his nonsense, l
don't have to-
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06

j. c. McShane, of Arvada, came up
Monday morning from his ranch Mr..
McShaLe rerorts all crops in the
valley as looking fine, with the pros
pect of large yield both in grains
AID fruits.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
Poor Man.

The Photogrnpher-Look pleasant.
please.
The Man-How can /, when I've Just
paid the coal man and the plumber.
and expect when l get home tonight to
have my wife hand me her dressmak-
er's bill?
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
A Subtle Touch.

'''DO unto others as you would have
them do unto you" quoted Markley.
"That's the golden rule, and believe
In 1t, too; don't your
"Well,' replied Burroughs, "lf did
I'd be Offering to lend you $40 this
minute"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
Confidential.

my dear, 1 want to speak to yo1
seriously"
~ probably deserve 1t, papa. know
have been neglecting the children
lately"
"It isn't that; but aren't you neglect
ing your game of bridge?"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
Treasurer's Notice on Request for
Tax Deed.

To every person in actual possesst on
or occupancy of the hereinafter des
cribed land, lot or premises, and
to the person in whose name the
same was taxed or specially assess
ed, and to all persons having an in
terest or title Of record in or to
the same.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
ON the 9th day of December A. D.
1911. the following described proper
ty, situate i'm the County Of Gilpin
and State of Colorado, to-wit:
TIE northeast quarter of Section
% in Township 2, Range ~, contain
ing 100 acres; and
The west half of the southwest
quarter of Section 90, in Township 2
Range 70, containing so acres; was
sold for the taxes for the year 1910
and purchased by Gilpin County.
That the said Gilpin County has
duly assigned the certificate of pur.
chase issued on account of such pur.
chase to Jasper N. Wyman who hath
made request uron the Treasurer OF
said County for deed.
That the said premises were taxed
for said year 1910 in the name OF
c. G. Turner, Trustee.
That the time of redemption OF
said real estate from such tax sale
will expire ON the 10th day of Sep
TENDER A. d. 1918, and unless re
deemed on or before said day a deed
will be issued therefor.
Dated this 29th day of May A. D.
1918.
(SeaD HENRY P. ALTVATER,
Treasurer Of the said County o.
Gilpin.
LIST pub. Nav 30; last, June 13, 1918
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
That Early Worm,

Remember, my son." admonished
the stern parent. ats the early bird
that catches the worm"
Eyes, and then he has mighty long
wait till dinner time" replied the indo-
lent son.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
Speaking Gently,

"You say he has lovely dlsposi-
ton"
Wonderfully lovely. have known
him to go all over the golf links and
never say anything more emphatic than
oh, fudgev"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
WHERE TO BUY GROCERIES

The Hawley Mdse. Co.. can supply
your wants from q complete stock of
fancy and staple groceries. The
freshest OF vegetables and fruits In
the market. Hay and grain in any
quantity.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06

Mrs. Albert Kruse and children O
Denver are visiting this week wit
relatives here.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
The Graceful sidesten.

'Do you believe In reincarnationT
"AbsOlutely-sO there's not the
slightest need Of your taking up your
time to tell me what it's all about"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06

Mrs. H. ]. Hawley left Cor Denver
Saturday to spend a couple of weeks
visiting her children.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06

Fist Beggnr-What are you dom
here mate? thought your stand was
on the bridge?
Second Beggar-Oh. l gave that to
me son for weddin' present.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

Estate of Charles w. Anderson,
deceased.
All Persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to
present them for adjustment to the
orado, en- the LIST day of July A. d.
1918.
CHARLES A. WAGNER,
Administrator.
LIST pub. June 6; last June 81, 1918.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
SuItInu the Occasion.

"When l called on Miss Maud yes
terday. they were all so cod to me-"
"Why, didn't you know yesterday
was one Of their heatless days?"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06

Mrs. Will Gumma, Of Denver, is
here visiting friends.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06

This week the atmosphere is sur
charged with juicy scandal.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
None Immune.

Flattery IL the food OF fools
They love each bit
Yet where's the man with soul so dead
Won't fall for Il?
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
"a man can't do anything without
Unavailable.

The poet vowed his luck was bad;
In fact. distinctly cruel.
lot Of burning thoughts he had:
They were no good for fuel.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06
Driven to Il.

"How did you happen to go in for
aviation?"
II was driven to It. Three years
ago an heiress turned me down. and
I've been up In the air ever since"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1918-06-06

Real Troubles.
The kicker silent now we ind.
He seems to lose the trick.
He has so much upon his mind -
He hasn't time to kick.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-04-26
Send Him
to The Trenches!


If there is a man SO mean that
he will not lift his hand to
help our boys at the 'front.'
Send hin, to the trenches!
If there is a man who can
sleep comfortably in his bed
and deny every possible com
fort to the boys at the front,
who are suffering untold hard
ships and dangers for him
Send him to the trenches!
If there is man with soul so dead that he
willpermit some one else to defend his home,
and will refuse to provide the guns necessary
for his own protection
Send him to the trenchesi ase"-3'1
If there selfish that he will loan any of his
money insure the safety OF his own family
Send him to the trenches!
If there cowardly that he will hide behind the
soldiers his neghbor has helped equip and ask protection
for his sordd money @
Send him to the trenches! =
IL there is man so despcabe that he will what he
pease go where he peases buy what he pease without
regard the need Of Others just because he has the money
and who refuses invest that money Liberty Bonds be-
he get higher of interest from other invest
Send him to the trenches!
OLD NATIO
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-04-26
Send him to the trenches!

If there lis man with soul so dead that he
willpermit some one else to defend his home,
and will refuse to provide the guns necessary
Evening star., 1918-09-22

5000 FOR INFORMATION
that will lead to renting three
to FIVE room housekeeping apart
ment; furnished or unfinished.
Phone Main 1850, Br. 46. Ad-
dness- Box x33l,D, Star-of6ce. 24+
Evening star., 1918-09-22

BY OWNER, OCTOBER !; BROOM FUR
nished house: central location: car line :;
steam heat; one-year lease; responsible party !;
of3ce 12s
Evening star., 1918-09-22

DIRECT FROM OWNER, MODERN. SEMI
detached, seven-room house, on terrace: three
large, bright bedrooms; bath; servants room;
toilet; three porches; hardwood finish through
out; eQuidistant two lines: near 18th st..
north Columbia road; 81, 900 cash for equity;
will sell brass Sticky furniture. six tons coal;
immediate possession; agents; don't answer
unless you have the cash. Address Box 24H
Star Office.