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Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29
End Of Fighting GaIIeys.

In the sixteenth century European
civilization was menaced by the Turks.
Moslem pirates were the peril of the
seas.' of which they were fast gaining
control. This danger was averted and
destroyed by Don Juan. commander of
the Spanish fleet, and his allies, the
italian sQuadrOns and the Venetian
and Neapolitan fleets. at naval battle
with the Turks in the bay of Lepanta.
The capture Of the enemy's flagship,
after the battle had ragged an hour
and a half, gave Don Juan assurance
Of victory, SO he hOisted the cOnsecrat-
ed banner Of the Holy league at the
mast Of the conquered galley, where
It could be seen both by friend and
enemy. The result was as Don Juan
expected-exultatiOn on the part Of
the Christians and depression and dis
c0uragement on the part Of the Turks.
After q heavy loss on both sides the
Turkish armada was destroyed and
Don Juan and his galley, the Reale.
were the masters OF the Mediterra-
mean. Civilization was saved and the
Reale became a ship Of destiny. But
at Lepanto was sung the swan sons
Of the galley; henceforth the sailing.
vessels with their wind-tossed can
vases were to rule the seas.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29
Chinese Musical instrument.

The characteristic musical instru-
ment of the Chinese is series of
bamboo tubes, the longest of which
measures about nine inches. and Of
which the remainder diminish In
length at n regular ratio, each being
just two-thirds the length Of the one
before. This arrangement was devised
by the Chinese-they say, by the EN-
peror Huang-Ti-on the following
principle: Between heaven and earth
there is perfect harmony. Now, the
number three is the emblem of heaven
and two of earth. If then two pipes
or tubes be made in the proportion Of
three to two, they will harmonic in
tone as perfectly as earth and heaven.
SO the base tube Of the instrument
was made nine inches long and the
second two-thirds that length, or six
inches. OF course, the third has to be
two-thirds the length of the second.
or four inches; and so on. The result
was that the note Of the second tube
was what we call an interval Of fifth
above that Of the first, that Of the
third ffth above the second. and
30 on through the whole range.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

Streets named after the incumbent
president of the United States may
soon be found in nearly every capital
and considerable city in the world.
The latest to be dedicated is the Aven-
Ida Wilson in Montevideo. Uruguay.
A marble tablet. bearing the name, un-
yelled while sailors and marines from
Admiral Carpenters squadron stood
Mt attention, marked the ceremony.
Buenos Aires might do worse than to
follow this example. without waiting
until the other South American capi.
tails have done so.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29
"A soLsHExlk COLLEGE

The former Danish minister to Pet
rograd Is authority for the statement
that the bolsheviki have established a
special revolutionary school at Mos
cow under the direction Of Professor
Radek. the revolutionary leader. where
agitatOrs from all parts Of the world
are receiving instruction and fitting
themselves for missionary work. It
would be interesting to receive a pros.
pectus Of Doctor Radek's university
and an outline of its course of study.
.Rresumably little attention will be
paid to bomb-throwing. the handling of
explosives and the like. these being
purely elementary branches, says New
Orleans Item. One would look rather
for special emphasis to be laid upon
the theory and art of bolshevizing
and approved methods of dealing
with the bOurgeoisie and securing their
possessions without using physical
force. Advanced students might take
up the problems. "How to collect
taxes without taking money away
from anybody" and 1.-THE counter-rev-
olutlon and how to control It,"
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

Nearly a thousand American euuca-
tors have gone to France to teach the
soldiers who have enrolled in the army
schools. Aiding these educators are
hundreds of professors and teachers
In the ranks, In addition to certain
Instructors lent by the French gov
ernment. The idea of utilizing the
spare time of a great army in this
way serves double purpose. 1t pro-
vides occupation, thing essential to
the morale of an army. and it helps to
fit the men for peaceful vocations
when they return home, for they are
being taught trades as well as academ-
ic studies. says Los Angeles Times
Incidentally, many thousands are said
to be learning the French language
Besides honors, medals and ideals
these men will bring home new lam
guage. 1t is to be hoped, though, that
the French they learn In France will
be less picturesque than the English
which the French people have learned
from some Of them.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29
Rare Tropical Woods.

The woodlands Of temperate ciimes
yield Of course the bulk Of the worlds
lumber. but comparatively few treas
ures but those Of the tropics are filled
with rare cabinet woods. spice woods
dye woods. and many with medicinal
virtues. Their name Is legion. Some
are Of vital Importance, too. In the
industries, such as the rubber and
gutta percha trees. The forest re-
sources Of the Philippines are only
slightly explored. bdt they are known
to contain vast stores of wood prod
ucts representing incalculable wealth.
They were practically untouched dur
Ing the Spanish regime. and fortu-
nately for the future Of the islands
they have been wisely adminlstrated
since the American occupation.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29
REAL SECRET OF THE CZECH
Enthusiasm In Everything Is One Of
the Most Prominent Of His Il
Characteristics. -,

II you ask the Czech himself, he Will
tell you that the secret of his life is
enthusiasm. He calls 1t lOve-lOve of
country, which lays down life without
question or STINT; love of beauty,
without which he considers life stupid,
neither to be lived through with Joy
nor departed from with dignity. In
this esthetic apprehension which we
call by the thin and unsatisfactory
word taste" the Czech is like the
French-surely he must be likened
sooner. or later to the French bear
ing the mark Of a race old in living,
rich In tradition. discerning in its ap-
precautions. He is, too, a lover of
love. worshiping women; lover Of
life. more joyous than the Russian,
less light minded than the Gaul. A
lover not Of the form, but of the SUBJ
stance. Life is short; youth is short.
1t is to laugh, to work, to weep to.
think, to love, to be aware of that COM
plex and everchanging stream Of con-
sciousness. When Czech dies, some
how one feels that one may say Of
him what may not be said of every
man. He is dead, but he has lived"
If you ask the American he will tell
you that the Czech's secret is "Allied
ideals with Teuton training" 1t is
his efficiency that endears him to the
American, especially If he is recuper-
ating from the Russian army.-Olive
Gilbreath in Harper's Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29
MAN WANTED TO
SELL GROCERIES

Selling Experience Unnecessary.
One of worlds largest grocers.
Capital over 81 0O,OOO.OO) wants
ambitious man in this locality to
sell direct to consumer nationally
known brand of groceries, teas.
coffees, spices, paints, oils, stock
foods, etc. Big line, easy sales.
Values beat any competition.
Earn big money. No experience
or capital required. Complete
sample outfit and free selling in
structions start you. Long estab-
lished reliable house. Write to-
day. John Sexton & Co., 1862 w.
Illinois St., Chicago, Ill.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29
Cultivation In Burma.

We who think Of Burma as in India
must modify our ideas considerably.
As n matter Of fact It lies outside the
Indian region, and owes Its connection
mainly to its recent history, for as
will be recalled burma was conquered
at the expense Of India, and In great
measure by the Indians who assisted
in garrisonIng, policing and construct
ing its public works. Without this aid
Burma's annexation and government
would have been exceedingly difficult.
for back In the hills Of the Irrawaddy
valley basin there are still wild tribes
scarcely emerged from conditions of
savagery. whose chief aim In life until
recently was the practice OF inter-
tribal conflicts and head-hunting. II Is
to these people the Burmese are con-
nected by racial afIinIties though the
former have developed amazingly un-
der the influences Of civilization.
standard which is high according to
the Asintic code. AS result. the hili
tribes are sparse today. and Burmese
civilization Ia on the increase through
out the country.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29
u.ppy japanese Children.

"Of all the happy beings on the face
Of the EARTH" Miss du Pont exclaimed,
"the hnppiest are the children Of Ja.
pan. l can think Of no happier fate
than to be born one Of these little ones.
The love Of children In Japan is be-
yond anything that we can conceive Of.
All grown people are their willing
slaves. This does not mean, however.
that Japanese children are either
spoiled or despotic. us many petted
American children are. Brought up In
households where consistent courtesy
II the rule. not the spasmodic effort
for company the children really alb
sorb very charming manners"
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

Chairman Homer S. Cummings.
of the Democratic National Com
mittee and staff, Charles F. Ma
guire, private secretary; Mrs.
George Bass, chairman Woman's
Bureau; w. S. Jameson, Direc-
tor of Finance; w. J. Cochran,
Director of Publicity, and w. R.
Hollister, Executive Secretary,
will be in Denver on June z, 1919.
Mr.. Cummings will hold a confer
ence with the Democratic editors
of the state at the Albany hotel
in the morning and matters of i'm.
portant policy will be discussed
end the plans of the campaign
outlined. In the afternoon of the
same day there will be a meeting
of the Central Committee to con.
fer with Mr.. Cummings, and in
the evening there will be a din
ner in honor of the distinguished
visitors.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29
USES FOR HORNS IN CHINA
Pills and Marvellous Tonles Are
Among the Many Things Manu-
factured From Them.

Water buffalo and OK horns in China
are worked into lanterns, some Of
strikingly large size and quite trans
parent. says a writer in the Boston
Evening Transcript. They also find
many other uses In China, Including
the manufacture Of combs, shoe horns
and backs of hisr, tooth and other
brushes. Prior to the antiopium cam
paign the principal use made of these
horns was In the manufacture Of
opium cups or boxes for packing and
Horn lanterns in China are made from
the hOofs as well as the horns of ami
mails. Deer, reindeer and mountain
goat horns are valuable in China for
manufacture into medicine. Stag
horns are particularly valuable, but
useful only during certain time Of
the year. From the stag horns pills
are made that are reputed to have
marvellous tonic and rejuvenating
qualities. About million pounds Of
water buffalo and OK horns and q
thousand pairs of deer horns were ex-
ported during 1917. the latter prob
ably for the medicinal use Of Chinese
populations abroad. Ivory ware is Pc
culiar to Canton. Tusks are imported
from Siam and carved with great skill
and dexterity by the ivory carvers Of
Canton. experts being few in number.
Canton is famous for its elaboratcly
carved ivory balls, one within another,
sometimes to the number of II. all
carved from without. There are about
forty ivory shops in Canton. There
are, however. only six expert cafvers.
These work in their own homes and
make about $50 Canton currency
month Cat present exchange about $25
gold), but usually much less. =
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

The past two weeks have beer
generally dry thruout the state
and farmers are beginning to fee
the need of rain, particularly in
the eastern part of the state
Wheat is beginning to suffer in
some sections. Conditions gener.
ally are more favorable on the
western slope than east of the
range. Planting has proceeded
rapidly and is now nearly com.
pleted. The acreage of corr
planted evidently will be some.
what larger than that in 1918.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

The total area of patented land
in Colorado, according to the Col
orado Year Book, soon to be is
sued by the State Board of I'M
migration, is 26,490,156 acres.
while state, homestead, national
forest, national park and other
non-patented lands amount to &c.
997 ,020.95 acres. This leaves 12,-
853,943.05 acres of land unclassi-
fed as to ownership. This latter
is principally homestead land that
has been filed upon but not yet
patented and state land purchas-
ed but not yet paid for.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

The condition of fruit has nev-
er been better in Colorado at this
season of the year than it is at
present. Danger of frost is now
practically past, and no damage
has been reported. Apple, peach
and cherry bloom was especially
heavy and the fruit has set on in
fine shape With continued fav-
orable conditions the tree fruit
crop this year should be one of the
largest in the history of the state,
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

Reports from the mints show a to-
tnl of 3O7,614.OOO 1-cent pieces turned
out by the United States in 1918 This
Is record In coinage. It stands for
only single years progress, however,
In tide of pennies which has been
rising steadily during the latter half
Of the war period. The average an
nual output of 1-cent pieces from 1907
to 1916 was about 1OO,OOO,OOO.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29
LUKE McLUKE SAYS

After a man gets the automo-
bile bug he wonders why Noah
ever bothered about putting hor-
ses in the ark.
A well-built girl may display
poor taste in going out in knee
length skirt, but she certainly
shows good form.
Too many of our alleged chris
tians imagine that man has no
business enjoying himself in
stead of being miserable.
Any man who has gone over
the jumps for SO years can tell
you that overwork causes mighty
few men to go under.
A boys idea of a Molly is a kid
who takes towel with him when
he goes swimming.
And you may have noticed that
chicken will make a goose of
herself every chance she gets.
Any man who can live up to his
wife's expectations need not wor-
ry about his chances of getting
into heaven.
Most of us criticize the other
fellow because he does not do
that which we cannot do oursel-
yes.
A poor man may think that he
has lot of troubles. But he
doesn't have to run around after
people to collect interest on loans.
No teacher and no preacher
will ever be able to convince a
tired business man how hard they
have to work.
Why doesn't some Edison in
vent square collar button that
can't roll when it falls on the
floor?
Another Damli: Once upon a
time there was man whose job
was harder than he thought it
was.
Any man who wears tight shoes
should go the rest of the route
and wear a corset.
Many prohibitionist who
thinks he is temperate because he
lets whiskey alone dies of food D.
T.'s caused by eating like a hog.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

The Year Book of the State
Board of immigration will show
that the total receipts of all the
public school districts in Colo
RADIO for the last school year were
$11, ,572, ,155.O5, with one county
not reporting, and the total ex-
penditures $9,s92, ,699.13, the same
county not reporting this item.
The total amount invested in
school property, with six counties
not reporting, is $16,O35, ,O64.99
There are 1924 schools reported
employing 7,165 teachers, at aver
age monthly salaries ranging
from $6S.84 in one teacher schools
to $106.45 in high schools. There
are 165 high schools giving full
high school course; 16 giving
three years of high school work
rs giving two years and 35 giving
one year.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

For anything in the grocery
line go to the Hawley Mdse. Co.
They have 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., 1919-05-29

Chairman National Elks War Relief Com.
mission. and Past Grand Exalted Ruler
Benevolent and Protective Order Of Elks of
the United States. Was a member of Con.
sress 1909 to 1911: Governor of Penn.yl
vania 1911 to 1915 and President National
Baseball League from 1914 to 1918. When
a young man Mr.. Tener played professional
baseball As . member Of Anson.s famou. Chi
cago team that made the 6rst trip around
the world. in 1889. ever made by a ball
club. Gov. Tener is . successful and pros
porous business man and is the directing head
Of the Na,iona! Elks' War Relief Commis-
sion that is cooperating with the Federal
Board for Vocational Education in the voea-
tional training of disabled soldiers. sailors
and marines. Gov. Tener is a native of Ire.
land and a resident Of Pennsylvania,
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

British polar explorers are going to
try to beat American explorers to the
pole by using an airplane. Personal.
ly we don't care so much which ex-
piorers get there first, but we do hope
no explorer will try to unload pur-
pie snow story on us again.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29
NlBR COLORADO EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION
To the Members of the Senate
and House of Representatives

On midnight, July 81, 1918, un-
der the authority of Congress for
war purposes, the President took
supervision, possession, ccntro.
and operation of the telephone
systems of the country and has
since operated them. The war has
practically ceased. The public
press is strongly demanding, the
general public and the owners of
the telephone properties are urg-
ing, that they be returned as
speedily as possible, that former
conditions may be restored and
more satisfactory service be af-
forded. The President and the
Postmaster-G General have announ-
ced that this will be done as soon
as adequate arrangements be pro-
vided for receiving and advantage
eously operating them. 1t remains
only for Congress to enact such
legislation as speedily as possi-
BILE.
The expenses of these systems
have largely increased during the
past year, for wages alone at the
rate of more than $20,00O,000 per
annum. This was inevitable and
necessary by reason of larger pro-
portional increases by the Rail-
roads and industries of the coun-
try. The revenues are inadequate
to care for such increases, and
the deficit of the Government on
that account to date is large and
steadily increasing. The Post
master-General ordered that steps
be taken to secure adequate rev.
enues, but contentious with the
regulatory authorities of the
States, not yet settled, have pre-
vented such adjustments.
If conditions continue, neces-
sarily the credit of the operating
companies will be impaired, prop
er expenses cannot be met, the
best operating forces cannot be
retained, needed extensions and
satisfactory service cannot be
provided. A deterioration will
ensue which in some localities
may threaten a recurrence to pub
lie ownership or operation in or
der to care, even inadequately.
or public needs. BY prompt ac-
ton Congress can prevent this
contingency.
Just and speedy settlements
should be made or all properties
taken under the existing law, that
such balances now in the posses.
sion of the Government may be
restored to assist in the upbuild-
ing and extension of the various
systems for better public use
The conditions and regulation of
operation should be clearly defin.
ed so as to permit the companies
to reestablish and maintain a sat
isfactory service with reasonable
rates without discrimination and
procure the benefits of legitimate
competition. The principal opcr-
ating companies of the United
States are vitality interested in CO.
operating with Congress and the
officials of the Government to &C.
complish these results.
- THEO. N. VALE.
President American Telephone 8
Telegraph Co.
r. G. w. ROBINSON.
President U. S. Independent Tcle-
nhnna Assn
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

The English aviator who established
new altitude record of over 10000
feet, has been arrested for giving de-
tails of his climb without permission.
Among the tyrannies which the times
are to abolish. would 1t not be good
idea to include that of official red
tape?
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

Now that II is all over, Napoleons
remnrk to the effect that God is on the
side Of the heaviest artillery seems
still to be sound doctrine.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

The two most dangerous men In the
country today are the employer who is
going around looking for trouble with
his workmen and the workman who
Is going around looking for trouble
WIN s,s es@Rloyer. emp y. f.. ..ssss',...
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

In Crotia the bridegroom boxes
the BRIDES ears, and it is the GUS
tom in Hungary for the BRIDE
groom to give the bride a kick af-
ter the wedding ceremony, to make
her feel subjec.ion.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

War profiteers In the United States
have fallen short Of their German
brethren In one respect at least. for
they have not as yet resorted to air.
planes In getting out Of the country
with their loot.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

Anyhow. the former crown prince
seems to have the laugh on those who
used to say that papa's shoes were too
big for him.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

Friday is Decoration day and
a large number of former resi-
dents of Central are expected up
from Denver as usual to place
flowers upon the graves of de-
parted relatives.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

Personificatlon Of the human pest Is
he who tries to speed up while pass.
ing through the revolving doors. re.
gardless of all others also tied up In
Its other compartments.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

Won Hindenburg is leading his troops
home. After he gets there 1t will be
a brave German who will ask him how
he enjoyed his dinner in Paris.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

The Observer is equipped to do
any kind of printing with expert
skill, from label to a prospec-
tus. Give us a trial if you don't
believe that we are past masters
in the typographical art.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

Our baseball interests will doubtless
argue that there may be lot Of good
In this league of nations idea.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

When that pioneer journalist. Ben
Franklin. was introducing electricity
he never dreamed that the affairs of
the nation would one day be reported
by wireless or even by cable.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-29

Send the Observer east.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Huntsberry
and daughter spent Christmas in
Brandon with relatives.
Mr. G. q. Conard Of Detroit, Mich,
Is visiting relatives in this city for a
number Of days.
DR.. and Mrs. Earl Baxter OF Colum-
bus spent Christmas in Brandon as
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Bax-
te;
Miss Hannah Kinney of Cleveland
is spending the holidays with her
mother, Mrs. Abbie Kinney, East
High street
Mr. Harry Starner who has been
in the city few days visiting friends
and relatives, left this afternoon for
New Castle, Pa. MIR. Starner is em.
ployed as general manager of the
Buckeye Manufacturing company of
New Castle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Evans of De.
troit, Mich, are visiting Mrs. Evans
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Cunning
ham Of West High street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank l.. Wolfe and
daughter, of Howard, will leave mex,
Friday for Miami, Fla, where they
will spend the balance of the winter
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-12-30
CHILE EXPECTS
EXTENSION Of
CREDIT FROM Us

VALPARAISO, Dec. 27 - Chile ex-
poets that the extension of credits to
South American countries by the bank
ers and business men of the United
States will be brought up before the
Second Financial Pan-American Con
ference at Washington in January.
The first conference held in 1915 de-
clared that solution of this question
Of credit was esserlia
National credits also will be con-
sdered by the conference. In spite
of the enormous gold reserves accum-
ulated in the banks of the United
States during the war, it seems evi-
dent to Chileans that these banks are
nck yet in position to make invest
ments in South America, Evidence of
this is seen in the difficulties encoun-
tered in negotiating the $4,000, 900
loan of the Chilean government to OBJ
tain funds to buy railroad material
1t is felt here that, in ,he matter of
public credits, North American bank
ers should learn from North Ameri-
can merchants