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Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
TAKE THREE DAYS TO WED
Armenian Couple Must Be Patient In
the Matter Of Tying the Mar
ria0e Knot.

In Armenia everybody has good
time at wedding except the BRIDE
groom. First of all, the friends as
semble, and an entertainment. with
dancing, takes place. The bridegroom
Is expected to arrive when the enter
tainment Is at its height and 1t Is
considered good form for him to up
pear with his face covered with pow
der to simulate pallor induced by the
solemnity of the occasion. FRIENDS or
the bridegroom then shave him puo-
licly and fall upon him and strip MIN
OF all his clothes, after which he Is
supplied with a new set of garments
and completely dressed again. Whiie
they are performing the offices OF valet
to the groom the young men present
are supposed to hold lighted candles
in their right hands.
The day after this opening marriage
feast the bride rides to church, anu
the bridegroom walks. The priest VINO
receives them in the porch reads
short sermon on their duties In the
matrimonial state, and then the weu-
ding party proceeds to the altar. where
the foreheads of the high contracting
parties are bound together with gold
chains. The wedding festivities con-
tinue for at least three days after this,
and the couple are not regarded as
married until the ceremonies have
been concluded. The social celebra-
ton of the wedding is carried through
as conscientiously as the religious.
part. y
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
BUILT FOR PIErY OR LUCK
Two Reasons Assigned for the Con-
struetion Of Paoodas In Countries
OF the Far East.

The word pagoda is Portuguese
corruption of the Persian ''but-
kahdah." meaning but" an 'idol." ana
"kadah," temple" In the far East.
as in India, China and Burma, they
are regarded as sacred towers, usually
more or less pyramidal in outline.
richly carved, painted or otherwise
adorned, and of several stories. and
are sometimes connected with tenn
pie. Such towers were originally
erected over relics Of Buddha. the
bones Of saint, etc, but are now
built chiefly as work of merit on the
part Of some piOus person, or for the
purpose of improving the luck Of the
neighborhOOd. In China pagodas are
from 8 to 13 stories high Gal.
ways an odd number). Their Drn-
vidian shape indicates that they orig
mated with the earliest races Of In
dla, who inhabited the country previ-
Gus to the advent of the Aryans The
date of the great pagOdas at Tajore is
not certainly known, but 1t, with much
probability, referred to the beginning
Of the fourteenth century. The So
called Thousand Pagodas" of Bram-
banan in Java are obviously modelled
on Hindu originals, either Jain or
Buddhist.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Church Services

The following are the services
as planned for this week:
Black Hawk
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Hugh
Lawry, Supt.
Preaching service II a. M
Subject, Eternal Values"
Russell Gulch-
Sunday school 10 a. M, J. H.
Chellew, Supt.
Service of Song 7:15 p. m.
Preaching 7:3O p. m. Subject
Goods Tenth"
All are cordially invited to the
services.
SOME STUDIES IN GIVING.
Only about one-fifth of the
Methodist Episcopal churches in
the United States are giving as
much as two cents a week per
member to all our correctional
causes,
In Korea, women will cut off
their hair and sell it for church
necessities. Others will go to
work in factories for thirty cents
day to have something to con-
tribute to the church.
In Missouri, a farmer who was
worth at least $250,O0O was CIV
ing $1s year to the church, be-
cause that was what his father
gave before him.
The students of our Methodist
girls school at Tokyo and also
at Nagasaki, Japan-girls who
have been Christians only a
short time and whose nation as
whole is still heathen-send
substantial gifts to the mission
aries who have been sent to evan
gelize the inhabitants of the Loo
Choo islands.
A certain church in this coun-
try was spending a quarter of a
million dollars on a building en-
terprise for itself. Out of its
membership of more than twelve
hundred, more than nine hun
dred were giving not so much as
a penny to save the world outside
their own country.
In Korea, a very poor man, who
had nothing saved against a
rainy day except one tiny rice
field, sold that to contribute his
share to the support of the
church.
DORSEY NEWBORN, Minister.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
.Exo.et India to Export Sugar.

Sugar making is one of India's most
ancient Industries, but the loss OF
three-fourths of the sugar value Of
the cane by use of primitive machin-
cry and the muddy character of the
product, because religious prejudices
prohibit the use of animal charcoal
for refining, have confined India's
sugar to local consumption, says
World Outlook. With nearly three
million acres under cane, producing
considerably more than third Of the
worlds total, India nevertheless ex-
ports no sugar. On the contrary, in
addition to her own stupendous pro-
ductiOn, she spends $25,0OOOOO for
sugar annually.
With new methods Of refining, there
is now a steady development Of CEN
tralized plants. and soon India-the
aboriginal home OF the cane-will
doubtless take a place as sugar-ex-
porting land commensurate with the
size Of her cane crop.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Laro. M.rk.. for Rabbi. skIn..

There Is market for rabbit skins.
Before the recent war an enormous
trude was carried on abroad. 1t Is said
that Great Britain and Ireland alone
produced about thirty million skins an
nually. Most rabbit skins are sold in
bales, by weight, the fur from them
being used for felting purposes. and
the skins for making glue. The war
interrupted the importations from Eu-
'Ope end Australia to such an extent
that the price has greatly increased.
The better skins are sold by the Dozen.
When dressed they become the "cony"
Of the fur trade, often sold under fan
ciful names. American breeders are
raising all kinds Of rabbits that pro-
duce the best "cony" Of the fur shops.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
HIS OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE
Old Soldier Could Not Fight In Ranks,
But Could Prove He Was Of
Some Use.

a year ago Americans. were saying
And the old men, many of whom had
been soldiers in their younger days,
were feeling the same way and suf-
fering over it, too. Old women could
knit roll bandages. and do a hundred
other things quite as well us the young
er women. But what could the old
men do7 And because there seemed
to be nothing for them to do. they suf-
fered more. keenly than most people
knew. -
But as the young men left there be-
gan to be work for the old men. Re
tired farmers were needed to teach
boys how to farm. Retired bankers
were put on Thrift stamp and finance
committees. All carpenters, whs<her
young or old, were needed. And there
came a HAw lOok-Oae of usefulness
and happiness-on the faces Of the
old men.
But one of the most patriotic Of all
was noted the other day.
-"Pd like to buy your old rubber and
rags" he said cOurteously, "or II you'd
give 1t to me 1t would be still bet
ter"
The woman Of the house glanced out
at his push cart which was almost
full Of junk. "I'll try to find some
thing" she began.
The old mans face was radiant.
You see, lady" he explained. "Tm
an old soldier and I'm on pension
SO I'm giving all my time to my cOun-
try. get this junk for the Red Cross.
You just go down and ask them how
much I've turned in and you'll decide
that I'm not worn-out plug after ALL"
indianapolis News.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

Doctor Rathenau's gloomy predic-
tlon that all the Germans will emf
crate If the indemnities are high is not
likely to soften the hearts Of the
peace conferees. If 1t pleased the Ger
mans to desert Germany rather than
stay and work to pay off the indemni.
ties, the" allies could take over the
country and people it with some other
and less troublesome race or races.
says Springfield Union. The Germans
may. however, find that no country
will be willing to open its doors to
flood Of German immigration. Eng
land and France will exclude Germans
for a long time after the war, and 1t
is possible that many other countries.
including the South American repub-
lies, may take similar action.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

The total casualties of the Russian
army amount to over 100000 and
those of Austria over 100000. The
more results are becoming known the
more this war, unprovoked and need
less in the defense of any nation or
principle is shown as the greatest
crime Of civilized times. Even now
its authors, realizing the condemna-
ton Of history, are feverishly denying
their responsibility, each trying to
shoulder 1t upon the others.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Saw Cuts Steel RIlIsts.

The largest Of number Of power
factories Is stated to weigh three and
one-half tons and is driven by three
horse power electric motor. 1t cuts
through square billets Of steel 26
inches thick. Even cut like this
does not wear out the blade, which is
suitable for further work after the
cut has been made. This machine Is
estimated to reduce the expense of
saving to one-sixth Of the former cost.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
submarin. I. Blind and Slow.

In spite OF the fact that the British
have some steam-driven 2.700-ton sub
marines, capable of surface speed
OF from % to 25 knots. the submarine.
us weapon of war, Is too slow and
too blind when 1t is submerged to
be considered n serious weapon Of
naval warfare. When 1t can see, cleo
trically, to distance Of 10 to Is
miles, while 1t is submerged so deeply
as to be invisible to the airscOut, and
when 1t can steam 20 knots submerged,
It will dominate the naval situation.
Scientific American.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
New Synthetic Milk.

A recently patented synthetic milk.
that can be made into butter and
cheese, is produced by boiling sepa-
rately. in three quarts Of water for
each, grated coconut and three
ounces of u mixture Of rice and oat.
meal. When the water is reduced to
one-half, the two liquids are mixed to-
gether and filtered. The process seems
to admit Of variation. and other vege-
table material rich in oil may be sub.
stituted for the coconut.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

With the removal of all restrictions
rants. no food-saving appeal is now
to be made except to the forbearance
of the men and women who eat. If
we must send 2O,O0O,OOO tons of food
to Europe in the next 10 months, some
Americans who have the price will
have to think of the matter occasional
ly.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
SCHOOL NOTES
(wilbur Richards)

Julia Brohl was hostess at a
party for the Seniors, Ida Nc
Leod and George Fritz at her
home last Friday night. After
chasing the two males present
around town after forgotten mu-
sic, the party at last commenced.
Games were played of new and
interesting variety, the winners of
which were Margaret Anger and
-er, we're too modest to say.
Then came the eats-oh boy.
Sandwiches Cham, shlip,) pickles.
chocolate, banana-whip and cake.
Julia made the frosting for those
cakes and say, she sure is some
cook. Isn't she Johnnie? Finally.
after more games, and music by
our Senior geniuses, the Seniors,
Ida and George went home, re-
solved to come again if possible.
When is a joke not joke?
When Wilford Fritz has a tooth
ache, has to miss Julia's party in
order to go to Denver to have it
treated, and then to lose another
tooth. 1t is not a joke then, and
yet 1t Is.
Clumsiness personified mashed
the beans" when he spilled the
banana whip at Julia's party.
The cast for the play has been
rehearsing at the opera house
several times this week. We are
almost ready to go, and when we
are ready, look out. Zone has to
come in to look out. Come on in.)
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

The War Department has can
celled or suspended contracts for
ordnance, arms, artillery, tanks,
tractors, ETC., amounting to ST.
474,939,600. Contracts for these
supplies outstanding at the sign
ing of the armistice totalled $3,-
572,000,000. More than a billion
and half dollars of the suspen-
sions were accepted by contract
ors who are turning their plants
to peace-time activities.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

One hundred and ninety-nine per-
sons We're killed by automobiles in
the past year, an increase over last
year. II this year shows still fur
ther increase then the safety Of the
public will call for punishment drastic
enough to be deterrent.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
BRING ON YOUR eRAss4oppERs.

The United States department of ag-
riculture does well to warn farmers
Of the plains states against grass
hopper plague in 1919. but It was moth
ing less than o stroke of genius which
led its chronological expert to point
out that the grasshopper. always here
tofore regarded as plague Of plaques.
can be turned to good account. The
grasshopper, this authority points out.
is rich In protein, and. consequently,
possesses high food value. We are not
asked to eat the insect, however, until
he has been transmitted into the more
palatable form Of eggs and poultry
meat. Fowls are more productive
when grasshoppers form part of their
diet. says Portland Oregonian. More
over, grasshoppers can be "dehydrat-
ed" at small expense and utilized at
leisure as part of the balanced ration
In the poultry yard. Grasshopper
catchers are easily made and are op-
Grated automatically. Another dis
tlnct benefit from the predicted visita-
tion is seen In the injunction to plow
all fields. deeply and harrow them coh-
stantly, on no account postponing these
operations beyond early spring. In
this manner the grasshopper eggs will
be covered so deeply that the young
will not be able to escape. 1t would
be worth an occasional grasshopper WIS.,
itation to insure SO thorough tilling
Of the soil as the department recon-
mends.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

Over a million and half Germans
are human sacrifices offered on the
altar of the kaiser's ambition to be
the master of the world. Still. II this
is their idea OF fatherand. that is
their own affair.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

Water is out of the Lillian to a
point below the 400, where the
lessees intend to work on nice
streak of ore. The mine is leas-
ed by John Mollard & Co., Idaho
Springs people, who intend short
ly to make Gilpin county their
home and be. closer to the paying
mines of the district.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Japan. LEADING Industry.

Extraordinarily favorable business.
conditions In Japan and the continued
withdrawal Of the products Of Euro
pean nations from competition in the
markets Of Asia and Australia made.
the year 1917 an extremely profitable
one for the spinning industry and
firmly fixed 1t as the leading manu-
featuring industry of Japnn.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Hawley's for groceries.
Inouisjtiveness,

"When does the next train leave fo-
Chicagow
"That's funny!" exclaimed the OBJ
viously inexperienced railroad clerk. Il
never knew anything to arouse so
much inquisitiveness. You are the
sixth person who has asked that Ques-
tion in the last half hour"
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

The Observer is equipped to do
any kind of printing with expert
skill, from a label to a prospec-
tus. Give us a trial if you don't
believe that we are past masters
in the Typographical art. e-
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
A BUDDING INSPECTOR.

Little Harold had been thinking
things over. and at last burst out:
"Pop"
"Yes. my son."
"why does a COW chew at nightT
swell, my son, COW takes food
during the day. and then chews her
cud ut night"
"But, pop, isn't that boarding foodT
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Prayer For the Day

We thank Thee, Lord, for the
blessings rich
That brighten every day;
But more than all for Thy prec-
ious blood
That hath washed our sins
away
Earth's mcrcies indeed we praise
Thee for,
But nothing can compare
With the boundless grace, that
giveth a place
In the home Thou hast gone to
prepare.
Sci.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

The editor of the Observer has
been presented by the Treasury
Department with one of the steel
medals cast. from captured Ger
man canon, souvenir being
awarded to loyal volunteers who
have faithfully helped to float the
various Liberty loans. z..~
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

James H. Chellew, of Russell
Gulch, suffered severe attack of
heart trouble while in Central
yesterday afternoon and had to
be taken home in a buggy. He is
just recovering from the flu, and
this evidently left his heart in a
weakened condition.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

Bill Hohenzollern now knows what
the ancient Americans were driving ut
when they inscribed on their flag,
"Don't tread on mel"
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

England's new battleshlp, the Hood.
cost almost s17.OOO,OOO, makes 40
miles an hour, has eight 15-inch guns
and is S94 feet long. II anybody i'm
agines that Britannia is going to stop
ruling the waves just yet. he finds the
figures impressive. ,x.,,xasssx,.,
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

Still, with all the wars destruction
to be replaced, 1t would seem inevita-
BILE that there will be abundance Of
work for all the men as well as for
all the women who are capable Of pro-
ductive labor.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

The National War Garden Com
mission is making an appeal to
the American people to plant more
vegetables to make up for the loss
here and there of fruit due to the
spring cold waves. with prob
able losses in fruit for canning.
gardeners must look ahead to next
winter and plant more vegetables
so that the supply for canning
may be increased" says the ap-
peal.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

Throngs Of Coblenz people listen to
the American army band concerts. Un-
der the circumstances 1t might be u
little indelicate to regale them with
"Die Wacht am Rhine"
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Uncertain,

(which way are you going?" asked
the man on the sidewalk. looking for
n ride home, to the man trying to
crank his car.
"Tm not certain" replied the other,
almost out of breath, who had recently
acquired flivver; II haint, got her
gOin' yit."
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

Five and half billion Of bonds
will be required by the government
for the fiscal year, and the fifth sale
Of securities will probably begin In
April. Salt away the coin!
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

The st. Ann society will give
a 10-cent tea in the Red Cross
rooms next Friday afternoon -
May 23rd.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

For anything in the grocery
line go to the Hawley Mdse. Co.
They have a complete stock of
both staple and fancy articles.
The freshest of fruits and vege-
tables in the market. Hay and
grain in large or small quantities.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

Earnest Kloer, who has been
enjoying the pleasant pastime of
chasing the Hun in France, re-
turned home Friday evening. He
had some great sport.
S. A. Rank arrived Tuesday ev-
ening from Boulder to do some
surveying. The veteran mining
engineer predicts wonderful era
of prosperity for Gilpin county.
Mrs. H. H. Lake and sister.
Mrs. Fielding, left Monday after
non for the valley.
Mrs. Minnie Eplett Cody return
ed Tuesday evening from few
days visit in Denver.
Miss Lizzie Clark came up from
Denver Monday for a few days
visit.
G. D. Hughes made business
trip to Denver Wednesday morn
ing.
Mrs. Geo. Launder was up from
Denver Sunday to ship some of
her household goods. Mr.. Laun-
der is employed in the q. P. shops
in Denver.
Ernest Lemkuhl and wife were
up from Denver Sunday, visiting
Mrs. C. M. Froid.
]. Byron accompanied Mr.. and
Mrs. w. C. Stevens, of Black
Hawk, to Denver Monday on legal
business.
Mrs. Dan Fuelscher came up
from Denver Friday to see her
sister, Miss Dolly Beaman.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. R. Demeter
came up from Denver Tuesday on
their way to Idaho Springs.
Mrs. A. E. Henley returned
Sunday evening from a few days
spent in Denver.
Mr.. VIM. Glanville returned
Sunday evening from a visit in
Denver.
VIM. Brenton was in Denver a
few days this week.
Fred Frey returned Tuesday
evening from business trip to
Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Katta and
Mrs. M. Lewis returned Tuesday
evening from Denver. They sold
their Metz car to Geo. Kurtz of
Apex and brought up an Inter-
state.
Sheriff R. A. Bass took Mrs.
VIM. Pelham, of Black Hawk, to
st. Anthony's hospital in Denver
Tuesday. She had cancer on
the right hand. The old lady has
lived in Gilpin county since 1861.
Forest Ranger Ray Clark was
over from Boulder Wednesday
and informed R. A. Bass, presi-
dent of the Gilpin County Game
& Fish club that requisition for
10000 brook trout from the gov
ernment would be Forthcoming in
week or two. They will be
planted in the streams of Bould-
er park.
j. c. Fleschhutz was up from
Denver this week on mining bus
mess. '-- --,~..-r,~ ~>...-.
Mrs. J. E. Lightbourn, who had
been spending the winter with her
son at Pueblo, was an arrival in
Central Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Ii. P. Davies went to Den
yer Tuesday.
Mrs. Fred Kruse and Mrs. Fred
Rogers left Tuesday for Denver,
after weeks stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Davidson
of Denver, visited this week with
the Stull family.
Misses Elizabeth and Emma
Rule arrived Friday from Greeley
to attend the funeral of their
grandmother, Mrs. Grace Rich.
ardc
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Direction.

"Does your wife drive carr"
Not exactly" replied Mr.. Chuggins.
when she's in the car she decides
which way 1t is going every time"
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

Welcome. little murder story. to the
first page again. You are harbinger
Of the return Of the good old neigh.
bOrly times.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

The government restrictions are
now Off gingham. and 1t will cease to
be fashionable and return to its place
as nice fabric for kitchen wear.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
;. ~ V1. 80 -
Only Sees Blue,

"Smith Is confirmed pessimist,
isn't he?" said Jones.
"Yes," replied Brown. "The blue Ia
the only color he sees In rainbow."-
London Answers.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

Another good bet is that no
mans mail ever comes up to his
expectations.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15

Probably the dollnr.a-yenr men won't
kick at having to 60 back to the pre-
war salaries.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
. ~4~- The Limit,

"Wot's dis here ennui. Billi"
Its when feller gets so lazy he
feels dat loafin's blamed hard work. !"
Boston Transcript.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-15
Their Rlohta

pedestrians don't count for much
In this age Of rapid transit"
"Don't say that. I hate to hear Of
pedestrians being run down."
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1919-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Grant and daugh-
ter spent several days during the week
Visiting with friends at Okanogan.
Vern Sexson and his young son left
Sunday for Spokane, travelling across
country by auto.
Mrs. Hedger and Mrs. McCool re-
turned home Monday from brief out
ing at Lost Lake.
DR.. Elmer reports the arrival Sun
day of new girl to brighten the
household of Mr.. and Mrs. F. A.
Bales.
Mrs. Jas. Porter, of Spokane, arrived
Tuesday evening and will visit with
her mother, Mrs. Dora Allen, for two
weeks.
Mrs. Opal Reed will give a tea at
the home of her mother, Mrs. ]. F.
Samson next Wednesday afternoon
for Trinity Guild to which all ladies
of the town and neighborhood are in
|vited.
Jas. O'Herin, the pioneer orchardist
and cattle man of LOOMS, was in town
last Friday evening. While he did not
chase his feet at the big dance he was
an interested spectator at the happy
ASSEMBLY.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1919-08-15
A PRINCELY REWARD.

Most of our residents are acquainted
with Val Haynes, who lives immedi-
ately across the line in British Column
bia, as he is frequent visitor in Oro-
vile. For years Mr.. Haynes has been
the resident manager of the Southern
Okanogan Land and Cattle Company
Until the British Columbia officials
secured the valley lands to carry out
a vast irrigation scheme for the bene-
fit of the veterans of the big war the
Southern Okanogan Land and Cattle
Company owned this vast stretch of
territory and ran large herds of cat
tie, and Mr.. Haynes has had supervis-
DRY direction of that land and manage
ment of those herds. OF course that
large capitalized company goes out OF
business, but it is not heartless cor