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Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22
/. AMBIGUOUS LAWS.

We have so much law that It is
impossible to know what 1t all means.
In the effort to cover everything.
nothing is wholly covered. There Is
hardly a point where the law is not
subject to dispute. In fact, with our
thousands of legislatures the greater
part of the work Of the courts is to
tell what their laws mean. The ques-
ton also arises as to the constitution.
the organic law. upon which statute
law is based; and here the question
Is ever uppermost: What does the
constitution mean? And Of course. we
cannot know what the law means un-
til we know what the constitution
means. 1t is uncertainty and ambi-
guilty everywhere and the extent OF
1t grows as legislation adds its In
explicable contribution to the general
confusion. says Ohio State formal. The
greater the effort to include all the
of proposition the more
that proposition becomes intricate and
confused. That is our situation today.
And so. we say, the man who drafts
long law is a public enemy, because
he is opposed to government of law.
It could almost be wished that when a
court finds an ambiguity lin law
the person guilty of it could be forth
with cited to court and fined for the
offense. That might abbreviate the
habit Of indulging in so much legisla-
ton. As 1t stands now, human van
ity is too strong for simplicity. a
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22
ONE OF our wAR GAINS.

When we count up our gains from
a war which will cost us the flower Of
our manhood we reckon lesson in
economy as one Of our national assets.
But abnegation is better than econ
omy. 1t is the lesson which. Of all
others. is taught US by the first Christ
mas. and now is the time to take 1t
soberly to heart. Those are good
words Of Lloyd Georges, spoken to a
nation which has made every sacrifice
for freedoms sake: Don't be always
thinking Of getting back to where you
were before the war. Get really new
world" A new and better world,
emptied Of forced and artificial pro-
duction. full Of essentials, freely
shared. We have been carrying too
much cargo for short and stormy
voyage. writes Henry Seidel Candy in
Century. Two Of the cardinal virtues,
prudence and temperance, combine to
insure thrift and where prudence and
temperance are found, their nobler SIS
ters, justice and fortitude, are close at
hand. Christianity borrowed these
cardinal virtues from paganism. which
honored them for centuries and built
its finest civilization on their strong
support Their best fruit today is that
voluntary austerity which Bacon says
"may be as well for a mans country
as for the kingdom Of heaven"
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22
LUKE McLUKE SAYS

The only sure thing we know
of right now is that women do
not wear Seemore Skirts in order
to give other women an eyeful.
You may have noticed that good
behavior and good luck always
run as an entry.
The easiest way to please a
woman is to shut your mouth and
listen. And this is also the easi-
est way to please man.
About three months after the
Happy Day man begins to real
ize that he talked too uch during
the Engagement.
Do not take yourself too seri-
ously. The fact of the matter is
that you are considered more or
less of joke by others.
Funny how cheerfuily a man
will pay So for round of drinks
and then kick like blazes about
paying % cents for groceries.
Men do not understand women.
And women do not know so much
about men that they are not fool
ed occasionally.
A man has enough Will Power
to keep from going to church. But
he hasn't Will Power to quit
smoking.
1t may take two columns to de-
scribe what the Bride wore. But
all you need say about the Groom
is that he wore C. B., C. B..
meaning, of course, conventional
black.
A man doesn't know half as
much as his % year old son. But
the little that he does know is
true.
Wives do too much unnecessary
worrying. The fact of the mat
ter is that man wouldn't marry
his stenographer, even if he were
free to do so.
1t is a safe bet that if tht char
ges against you are serious
enough people are going to be-
Iieve them.
Another queer nut is the fell
low who gets lot of satisfaction
out of believing that the rich
never have any peace of mind.
Any married man can tell you
that wife will agree with yea
Just when you 90 not want her t.
1t is compliment to say thai
a woman is pretty. But it is an
insult to say the same thing about
a man.
Any old hen can stop a street
car. But it takes a pretty girl to
flag an automobile.
The old-fashioned family that
consisted of man, wife and
growler now consists of a man, a
wife and beer-brewing plant.
If girl meets you on the street
three times in an hour it isn't an
accident. May be she likes your
last name.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Lafayette was probably never more
popular in the United States than he
is today. but 1t is difficult to see how
the number Of beds and rooms in
which he has been reported to have
slept during his last visit to New
England. can be. greatly increased
without creating the impression that
ne was In the habit Of stealing out
OF houses In which he was being enter
tanned and stealing into others sew
eral times every night. As matters
now stand 1t is impossible to see how
ne could have occupied so many apart
ments while at the same time making
his astonishing record as a social lion.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

1t is not in the United States alone
that the implements of war are being
converted into those of peaceful pur-
suits. In France, for example, 1t has
been found that the smaller armored
tanks will pull fleet of canal boats
at a speed Of two miles an hour. which
is reasonably rapid transit as applied
to canal boats. Perhaps this will lead
to the general retirement of those pa
tient animals which have Travelled the
tow paths for generations past. Com
merce may approve the change, but
the artist will be likely to throw down
his brush with a gesture of regret.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22
4 Manhattan newspaper noted TO

A Manhattan newspaper noted for
Its foreign news says Won Hertling
was "thc first German chancellor from
Bavaria" Not so. How about Prince
ChlOdwig of Hohenlohe-Sc -Schillings-
furst? He was born at Rothenburg- on
the-Fulda and. like Won Hertling. was
Roman Catholic. The prince quar-
relied with the kaiser and only eight
years before the war the revelation Of
that quarrel in his published memoirs
created a stir throughout the diplomat
ic world.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22
nEUVNs IHUcTioN FkOsLEMs.

As our young manhood comes speed
Ing back across the Atlantic and the
work Of disorganizing war industries
and reorganizing them as far as pos
sible for peace purposes proceeds, SO
will the problems of readjustment and
reconstruction increase and multiply,
says New York Herald. AS vet they
have not assumed proportions which
tend to alarm or disconcert; but 1t
cannot be doubted that unless the ma
tion bends its energies with as much
concentration and determination to
meeting peace problems as 1t did to
those arising from the war the labor
market will be disturbed, capital will
become restricted in supply and Sc
rious domestic trouble. II not distress,
will arise. 1t surely is the duty of the
nations leaders to give as much atten-
tion to these contingencies as they
did to the emergencies of placing an
army of millions In the field 5000
miles away and building and manning
navy second to none in efficiency.
The program of commercial shipbuild-
ing should be proceeded with on lines
modified to meet peace requirements,
almost, If not quite, as energetically as
the original plans for meeting the war
needs of the country. A national pro-
gram for the creation and maintenance
Of an American commercial fleet is one
OF the first essentials Of the future, If
we are to hold our position as mari
time power. trading with the uttermost
parts Of the earth and carrying Amer
lean goods in American bottoms in
stead OF paying other countries to be
our carriers.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

It was the misfortune of Count
Won Hertling, now dead. a Bavarian.
to be made imperial chancellor Of Ger
many at time when the more en-
lightened Of his fellow-subjects were
beginning to realize the certainty Of
autocracy's defeat. Well along In
years, he was too conservative to
please the Social Democrats, and as
the author Of dubious peace proposals
he lost the favor of the junkers and
pan-Germans. In spite of his conced-
ed intellectual powers. he will be re-
membered only as stop-gap chancel-
lor who could make neither war nor
peace with success.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22
MAN WANTED TO
SELL GROCERIES

Selling Experience Unnecessary.
One of worlds largest grocers.
Capital over $1,000, 0,OO0.O0) 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., 352 w.
Illinois St., Chicago, Ill.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Father Boyle made statement
last Sunday of the expenses of
the new church which he erected
here and opened for services the
23d of February. The church
cost over $4,000 and has a debt
of little more than $500, which
he hoped would be quickly paid.
He said it was unknown in the
annals of church building in any
parish of a church being built
without any financial aid from
the members of the parish. -
Georgetown Courier. .
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22
SCHOOL NOTES
The GRAND EVENT is over.
And added to our store,

The GRAND EVENT is over,
And added to our store,
Is another pleasant memory
Like none e'er known before.
The Juniors were entertained
royalty by the Seniors at the High
school last Friday evening.
The Commercial room was dec
grated with originality, by the
use of the High school colors and
pennants.
After all the participants had
arrived, and the formal greetings
over, the entertainment for the
evening was begun. The inter
esting games enjoyed were: "Iz-
zy-Dizzy," Crossing the Della
ware" several guessing contests,
and caricaturing a common ami
NAL.
Upon being summoned to the
refreshment hall, exclamations of
delight were heard. Why? The
table was enough to satisfy the
most fastidious. Pink and white
were the prevailing colors, while
the hues of the favors were var
led. The favors were very inter
esting, and were filled with all
sorts of surprises. An outsider
might have thought that the
Fourth of July was being cele-
brated by the noise made, and that
Easter was near, for everyone
wore exquisite millinery crea-
tions, even the sterner sex. The
refreshments were dainty and
very palatable.
Music concluded the entertain
ment of the evening, and as the
strains of Good Night Ladies"
and "Home Sweet Home" resound-
ed thru the reception hall, the
gay party dispersed.
ESTHER NORDLIEN.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22
Church Services

The following are the services
as planned for this week:
Russell Gulch-
Sunday school 10 a. M, ]. H.
Chellew, Supt.
Preaching service IL a. m.
Subject, "The Tares."
Mr.. Bray, organist.
Black Hawk
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Hugh
Lawry, Supt.
Preaching z 80 p. m.
All are cordially invited to the
services.
CENTENARY NOTES.
Life Service is the keynote of
the Centenary in the Denver Area.
Rev. H. S. French, the director of
this department, reports that 107
churches have sent in 800 volun-
teers for Life Service. This is
more than 100 per cent of the
quota required from the Denver
Area. We are proud of the show
ing of Brother French. 1t means
much for the Kingdom of God in
the years to come.-Ira E. Lutte,
executive secretary.
DORSEY NEWBORN, Minister.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Have no fear about the Huns
not signing the peace terms. They
are not to their liking, 'tis true,
but neither was the outcome of
the war, but nevertheless they
now find themselves in a position
where it is either sign or starve
to death. Severe peace terms
may be inviting another war
whenever Germany RECEIVERS her
strength, but then she will nurse
a revenge anyway and will live in
the hope that some day she may
be able to square scores with her
enemies, so the peace terms may
just as well stand as drafted.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Empty houses in Central are
commencing to fill up as the fam
lilies that left for Denver and 9TH
er parts when the mining of the
precious metals during the war
ceased to be profitable under
taking, and they found more fav-
orable living conditions else
where. Now that gold and sill
yer mining is on the upward
trend, an increase in the popula-
tion of Gilpin county is bound to
result.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

The mayoralty election in Den
yer resulted as it should, consider
ing the indecent journalistic
campaign waged by an unprin-
cipled press against Dewey C,
Bailey. one of the foremost citi-
zens of the state. Mr.. Bailey has
been in public life quarter of a
century and has held several pos
itions of trust, but from the vile
attacks made against him by the
papers supporting Cass Herring.
ton. one would take him to he ths
lowest type of man in politics
Mr.. Bailey will make Denver q
fine mayor and the people dis.
played good judgment in electinp
him.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Prince Karl Of Hohenzollern. a rela.
tive Of the former kaiser. denounces
German propaganda in the United
States as clumsy and then proceeds to
say that one Of its greatest blunders
was that 1t did not spend money
enough. which shows that even the
critics OF German policy subscribe to
Its fundamental error that such Ameri-
cans as could not be intimidated could
be bought.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

The fight of the giant sea
planes across the ocean is
fraught with as much danger as
the perilous journey of Columbus
APT years ago. The accomplish
ment of the wonderful feat will
have no practical result other
than making the initial step in
an undertaking that in course of
time will be accomplished with
greater ease and less danger than
the marine vessels. 1t is an ex-
pertinent like every mechanical
method of travel was to begin
with, and we look for oversea
aviation to become a practical re-
ality within few years-perhaps
months.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

The Observer is equipped to do
any kind of printing with expert
skill, from a label to a prospec-
tus. Give us trial if you don't
believe that we are past masters
in the typographical art.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Somehow we are inclined to be-
lieve the testimony of the railroad
employees in testifying against
several hundred American SOL
diers who discovered a carload of
champagne at Coblenz, that the
next morning there was nothing
left but the bottles. The morn
ing after discovery is strikingly
American.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

If there is any real objection in
France or Belgium to tourists coming
out Of curiosity to view those ravaged
lands. the objection will very likely be
withdrawn. There will be great rev.
enue from tourists If that sort of trav-
ell is encouraged. and American money
especially is more convenient these
hard times than sentiment.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

A Chinaman was murdered re-
Gently at Martinez, CAL, and the
slayer was exonerated. There is
apt to be a repitition of this very
act right here in Central if a GER
tain almond-eyed individual of
the Celestial Kingdom doesn't ex-
ercise more care with our laun-
dry.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

The Germans are now anxious. 1t ap-
pears, to emphasize their friendliness
toward America. They conveniently
forget the i'll treatment of American
prisoners. the bombing Of Red Cross
hospitals and the education in hate
when the schoolchildren of Germany
were given holiday to rejoice over
the sinking Of the Lusitania.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Now that the thing is all over. It Is
no harm to make the observation that
neither the United States nor any
other country that must spend money
at the rate Of 100000. 900 a day is cut
out for any long war.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

President Wilson's message to
the extra session of congress was
the most businesslike of any he
has yet communicated to that
body. He makes some splendid
recommendations for the return
to the normal in the nations &C.
onomic life.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Mems clothes for 1919 will be more
elaborate, the styles Representing a
reaction from the stiffness and monot-
ony of military uniforms" Neverthe-
less 1t will take pretty clever tailoring
to improve on army and navy uniforms
In popularity.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Last year a suggestion was made
that the German chancellor should de-
cree that all the peace terms-which
1t was then expected the chancellor
would dictate-must be negotiated in
the German language. Now. alas In
many things besides peace terms Ger
man will be yerboten.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

AS much as we criticize the femi.
nine fashions. we suppose IL girls were
to dress as they did 40 years ago we
would be the first to laugh at 'em.
And the truth of the matter is, we are
not half as much shocked at the pres
ent styles as we pretend to be.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

The prince Of Wales may visit the
United States. If he does, we will
promise him the time of his young
life. And 1t Is likely he will go home
In thorough accord with the sugges-
ton that it would be good idea
for him to marry a pretty American
girl.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Now We can understand some
things. One typewriter company claims
to have sold the United States and its
allies about 100000 machines. Gee.
how much chair-swiveling there must
have been!
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

The student Of geography. however.
would not receive 100 per cent. II be
were to answer that the products Of
some of the leading nations were:
Germany. war; Russia. revolutions;
France. slogans; England. great re-
ceptions; America. victories.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

President Wilson deems it safe
to remove the ban on the manu-
facture and sale of wines and
beers. 1t is not only safe but par
ticularly advisable in view of the
fact that so many homes have
been converted into wineries and
breweries-yes, and distilleries,
too.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

How many Of the old light blue over
coats Of the Civil war are still intact
as family heirlooms? Be careful Of
the khaki overcoats. boys. They will
be reyered 60 years from now by de-
scendants yet unborn. ~.,..---
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Secretary Daniels wants promo
tions in the navy made on merit. Why
not? The man who can do the work
ought to have the job. not the man
who cannot do 1t as well. but who
gets 1t simply because he has taken
more years to show his incapacity
for 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

The influenza germ Is so small 1t
cannot be seen with microscope. For
tunately. or unfortunately. a man who
has an influenza germ can always de-
tect the fact without the aid Of a MI
croscope.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

The French deputies seem to be thor
oughly convinced that there must be
something the matter with an indus
trial system that works children.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22
MBR COLORADO EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION

: We could see the finish of Cass
Harrington when the Denver Dem
ocrat lined up with the Post.
News and Times to sing his prais-
es. Talk about an unholy alli-
ance! 1t was the extreme limit
of journalistic abortiveness.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Mrs. David Lloyd George edits her
husbands public addresses. we are
told. How much like other people Is
the British premier!
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Germany would probably now like
to know who got t'the enjoyment out
Of the money paid by Berlin for prop
aganda in the United States and
Mexico. 1t seems to have been sunk
without trace.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Now that the boys are coming home,
books of adventure will have hard
time to keep up with the pace of the
stories they will tell of the war and
the part they took in it. For the imag-
ination of the past did not conceive
such wonders as have been accomplish
ed by the facts Of the present.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Sir Thomas Lipton's challenge for
an Americas cup race is said to have
surprised yachtsmen by its sudden
ness. Apparently the challenger's idea
is that IL England is to capture the
cup 1t Is well to make an early start.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

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., 1919-05-22

There are not many men In this part
Of the country who regard bacon and
eggs every morning rs monotonous.
They merely regard the price Of bacon
and eggs as outrageous.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Motorists do not seem unduly excit-
ed over the announcement of another
cheap substitute for gasoline. The err
satz stun they have tried heretofore
has not encouraged their optimism.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

It is to be hoped that the male
American tourists who rush to Europe
as soon as they can will have the grace
to limp or look feeble as an excuse for
not being there sooner.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Keeping clean inside and outside is
about as good rule as has been given
out for preventing an attack of the
Spanish influenza.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Some conception Of the cost Of the
war so far-about 5000. .OOO. 600, 900
may be gained by imagining a band Of
dollar bills 24O feet wide going entire
Iy around the earth.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

The cootie killed million people
during the war, It is claimed. But we
have reason to believe that fatalities
among the coolies were even larger.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Take the human race as whole, Its
chief need is not more land. but more
sense. more industry and more in
telligent use of what II has already.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

The Paris orchestra being two hun
dred years old. we assume that none
OF the charter members is now travel
ing with the organization.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

The boys who were In the thick Of
the fight aren't boasting about what
they did, and those of us who never
even got close to a port Of embarka-
ton surely shouldn't.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

There are exceptions, Of course. but
the rule is, the parent who leaves the
child millions of dollars loves 1t de-
votedly. but not intelligently.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Like infant individuals, the infant re-
publics Of Europe are notably endowed
with appetite and bowling power.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

British women munition makers
make an organized protest against the
cessation Of the munition industry.
Well. some people are never satisfied.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

The old-fnshioned sen story is going
to have dangerous rival. Boy stow
awnys on an aIrship have already been
reported.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

We don't blame Secretary McAdoo
Tor having resigned due to overwork
and a weak throat. It's unfair to ex-
pect him to call out the railroad sta
tions with all his other work.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Somebody has suggested that bar.
hers wear masks during the fiu ep,.
dsmic. Muzzles would help some. too.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Apart from the various other things
1t has done, war has enriched our vO-
cabulary considerably. and probably
permanently.
Gilpin observer., 1919-05-22

Send the Observer east.