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Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
CONNECTS CARACAS WITH SEA
American Built Railway Which
Gives Venezuelan Capital Its
Only Outlet to the Ocean.

For more than 300 years Caracas,
capital city of Venezuela, was Access
sible from La Guaira. its port town,
only by IN old Spanish trail, which in
the very early days of the country
the Indians had traced across the
mountains that range along the north
ern cOast. 1t was not until 1883, after
several attempts had been made to
build a railrOad,>-that Caracas finally
was connected by rail with the hot
little town that gives the republics
chief city it's outlet to the sea.
In that year an enterprising Ameri-
can, who several years before had
come to Venezuela as minister or
consul from the United States. COM
pleted the work on the La Guaira and
Caracas railway and Immediately
opened the line to traffic, which but
for an infrequent landslide or revolu-
tiOn has continued uninterrupted ever
since. The line today is one Of the
finest narrow-gauge mountain railways
in the world.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
The Welcome Guest

There is scarcely anyone who does
not wish to be a welcome guest, yet
everyone knows that some persons pos
sess the ability to make themselves
far more desirable in the home than
others. The visitor who brings sun
ny, fresh point of>yiew with her is al
ways sure of cordial reception, pro-
viding she Is careful to carry out GER
tain other requisites which success
full guest is wise enough to follow,
whether she has ever analyzed them
in this cold fashion or not. 1t might
be safe to guess that she has never
thought about It all, but. guided sim.
ply by her sincere desire to express
real fellowship. has instinctively full.
filled her obligations. Yet when con.
sidered. perhaps the one thing more
than another which insures ones re-
newed welcome may be summed up/iI,
the single word, adaptability.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
RellahIe Weather ela,,.

A test tube about 10 inches long and
Y inch in diameter is fastened to- a
base or hung up by u wire. In this
test tube are put 2 draps of camphor,
n dram Of potassium nitrate, "
dram Of ammonium chloride, 2 ounces
of pure alcohol, 2 ounces of water.
If the Ingredients do not mix easily
tube should be put In warm water
or shaken thoroughly. After cork is
put in the tube 1t is ready for work.
says Electrical Experinfenter.
Following is the weather which the
changes in the liquid denote:S
Clear liquid-Bright weather.
Crystals at bottom-Thick air. frost
In winter.
Dim liQuid-Rain.
Dim liquid with small stars
Thunderstorms.
Large flakes-Heavy air, overcast
sky; snow In winter.
: Threads in upper part-Windy
weather.
Small dots-Damp weather, fog.
, Rising fakes which remain high
Wind in upper air.
Small stars in winter on bright.
clear, sunny dnys-Snow In a day or
two.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Cane 10 Mark Of HIoh Office.

1t has been the custom of the sur
geon Of the king Of England to carry
a, "gold-headed cane" This cane has
been handed down to he)vnrious in
cumbents Of the Office since the days
Of DR.. John Radcliffe. who was' the
first "holder Of the cane" 1t has been
used for 200 years or mole by the
greatest physicians and surgeons in
the world, who succeeded to 1t. The
"gold-headed cane" was adorned by q
cross-bar at the top instead Of knob.
The fact is explained by Munk, In
that Radcliffe. the first owner. was II
rule unto himself. and probably pre-
ferred this device as mark Of dis
tinction from the knob used by ply
sicians In general.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
x.Ray ReHectors-

Mica has been found an excellent
material for concentrating mirrors for
A-ravs. Glass will not do, because.
smooth as 1t Is. 1t is too rough for the
extremely minute X-rays, which are
much smaller than light waves Glass
dinuses the X-rays, much as rough
surface diffuses light waves. but 1t was
found that the surface of mineral crys-
tails were of the requisite smoothness
for rejecting X-rays, and Of them
mica is the most adaptable, being read
lily split into sheets.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

We. the undersigned. Robert Wilson.
President and A. d. MeyerS Secretary OF
The Enterprise Mining 4 Milling Com
pany. n corporation formed under the
laws of the State OF Colorado, do here
by give notice that at meeting OF the
stockholders n said corporation. duly
called for the purpose of considering
the propriety of dissoiving said cdrpor-
alton. and held at 7Os L. & C. Bldg.
in the City and County of Denver,
State OF Colorado on the 14th day of
December A. ID. 1918. Sursuant to no.
tice given to the stockholders thereof
in the manner provided by law for the
calling Of stockholders meetings for the
purpose of amending articles OF incor-
poration. the stockholders. by a vote of
more than two-thir6s OF the entire cap
ital stock of said corporation. ordered
said corporation to be dissolved.
We further certify that all debts ow-
ing by said corporation have been fully
paid. rN.r'
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have
made and signed this Notice OF Dissol-
ution, and affixed hereto the seal of
said corporation, this cath day of Dec
ember. A. ID. 1918.
ROBERT W1LLISON,
Attest: President.
"A d. MEYER,
(Seal) Secretary.
First publication, Dec. 26th, 1918.
Last publication jan 3Oth 1919
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
uPLIF7ED BY WHITE RULE
Unlike Most UneiviIixed Peoples, the
Maoris Have Been Helped BY
Contact With conquerors.

Once cannibals and fierce warriors,
their faces tatOOed SO MS to be terri
BILE to look upon, the Maoris Of New
zealand are now lawyers. doctors.
even, members. Of the, New Zealand
legislature. Their cannfbalistie ten
denotes Britain long ago successful
ly suppressed. A few old warriors are
the only remaining examples Of the
ancient art Of tattooing.
The canpibalism Of the Maoris was
the natural consequence OF. life in a
country where animals and birds were
few and hard to find. War was their
favorite sport. but from their ear
splitting. hair raising war dance often
performed even in time of peace, they
would turn to the story tellers for one
of the loved tales or songs Of their
ancestors and heroes. A feeling of
rhythm and poetry was deeply rooted
in these people. Many Of their stories
were in verse form and they had a
song for every occasion.
They had not always lived in New
Zealand. Many years back chief had
gone on long voyage from their
home In Hawaiki and had found an
island good for fishing and with few
natives to be conquered. To this is
land he led his people and here for
many generations they have lived and
fought. A Maori legend explains that
the north island Of New Zealand was
caught up from the sea with a jaw
bone fish hook by Maui, the favor
lite hero Of the tribe. Many are the
legends of the deeds Of Maui which
the Maori fathers relate to their sons
that they, too, may be brave and
strong, If not in battle, at least on
the football, field. where today the
Maoris excG.
} Those of the tribe who do not live
in the New Zealand cities are grouped
In little villages not unlike the Maori
settlements of the days before the
coming of the white men. They raise
their grnin. potatoes and tobacco in
their gardens, and fish in river and
sea fQr eels and trout. Unlike the In
dian, these people are holding their
own against civilization and are even
thriving in q British-ruled New Zea-
land.-Chicago Daily News.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
W,m Amount to v.,t Sum.

We read that u retired soap manu-
facturer Of the middle West has made
testamentary provision for a fund Of
$1,000 which Is to remain intact un-
til the year 2189, neat little period.
The important document In tbe case
has been placed In an air-tight metal
tube, Theoretically sealed to withstand
the ravages of time, and the fund will
be safely kept in such places as will
provide for a steady financial accre-
ton. 1t has been figured that in 248
years the $1,000 will have increased
to more than $200. .00O. 900. and In the
year 2163 that amount will be avail
able for the -"homeless
dogs and cats."-Providenc Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Deep SCI. cre.ture..

An Interesting little creature of the
deep Is the lencelet. 1t sranks about
halfway between fish and an IN
vertebrate. Among its mdny peculiari-
ties is the absence Of a distinct head.
The mouths in the middle of the bo0y.
and is surrounded by tentacles. At
great depths shrimps have been found
that have luminous bodies. When put
into the aquarium, they lose their
ligbt-giving properties, Scientists be-
lie-s the Creator made these crea-
turss luminous to give them light In
tho dark depths Of the sea.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
humanity and Waste,

The annual loss of life among food
animals in transit to Chicago alone is
reported to be as follows. Cattle,
1896; calves, 2.19S; swine. $3.50 !;
sheep 3,12O. That the greater part Of
this loss is due, more than to anything
else, to the cruel and inconsiderate
treatment of these poor creatures in
loading and unloading and on the jour
ney no one Will question who knows
anything about the evils connected
with the transportation ofanimals.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
oAHLIA is MAKING FRlESrs
Once Humble Flower Rapidly Rs;ns
Brought to High Position BY The :
Master Florists.

The chrysanthemum Is not to have
everything Its own way in the world OF
flowers. No doubt the chrysanthemum
show gets, more of the limelight OF
publicity than dahlia show. but the
gorgeous blossom that was once called
'.the prim old maid of the flower world"
Is having Its shows" or exhibitions
just the same, and the reports have II
: that they are attended by large crowds.
The dahlia show has become regular
thing In many cities and 1t Is said that
quite as much enthusiasm for the dah-
liz as for the "mum." The dahlia.
from very simple and home-loving
flower. has become somewhat of SO
cial pet.
1t was not many years ago that the
dahlia bloOmed in the yards OF small
homes. Sometimes II grew In the front
yard and sometimes in the back yard.
It might be remarked here that the
"yard." especially the "front yard"
hns disappeared. Nobody now has
front yard. Nobody who is anywhere
near up to date would have such a
thing about the hoNSe. The piece of
real estate which we used to call the
front yard has become the "lawn.v
Well, formerly the dahlia grew only
In the yards Of humble homes. 1t had
not broken into what is called $50
ciety." Fashionable grounds" could
not think Of admitting such plain.
hardy and highly colored citizen Of the
flower world as mere dahlla. 1t did
not belong to their set. But the merit
of this flower and the high state Of cul-
ture which 1t has attained under the
guidance and tuition of master florists
has forced the proudest gardens to
open their gates or let down their
fences. The dahlia now holds up its
stately head among the exclusive set
Of tuberoses. gladiolas, carnations and
the like.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Life Of conoress.

Each congress lasts two years and
under the Constitution must assemble
at least once each year. Two regular
sessions are held, both beginning on
the first Monday in December. The
long session lasts from December Of
each odd year until congress adjourns,
generally on the following June or
July. and the short session. beginning
in December Of each even year, ends
at noon on the following March4. The
long session may last until the next
session begins. while the short session
IL ended by the expiration Of the two
years term for which the congress Is
elected on March 4. following It's
meeting.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
origin OF .Yanke..r

1t Is said the term Yankee" orig
MATED with the Indians when they
were In alliance with the French col
onists against the English. They were
unable to pronounce the French words
lies Anglais" and pronounced the
words "Yangee" which gradually took
the form Of Yankee" When the Eng
lish abandoned the country the In
dians made no distinction between the
FORMER colonists and the English them
selves and the term clung to the, Amer
leans.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

Estate of sydney Thomas Joyce, De-
ceased.
All persons having claims against said
estate are hereby, notified to present
them for adjustment to the County
Court of Gilpin County. Colorado, on the
3rd day of February A. d. 1919: and all
parties knowing themselves to be- in
debted to said estate are requested to
make payment to the undersigned ad-
ministrator, or to w. C. Matthews, tie
attorney for this estate, forthwith
SHERMAN T. HARRIS,
Administrator
lst pub. Jan. .; last Jan. 30. 1919.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
That. How les Done.

' A black mammya recipes for her
cRkes: "Why, sure. honey, I'll tell you
Jess how to do 1t. You takes as much
meal as you wants, mix in some -four
an three OF four aigs. put in milk
'nough to make it thick as 1t oughter
be; don't forgit a pinch or two O. salt
and gOod-sized lump o. butter; drop
in a little sugar. too; den fill de little
pans an put 'em in de oven .
till dey's done. honey"
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Estate of Mrs. Howie T. withrow, De-
ceased. No. S65.
Notice is hereby given that on the
10th day OF February, A. d. 1919, the
undersigned will present to the County
Court of Gilpin County, Colorado. his
accounts for final settlement of admin
istration of said estate, when and where
all persons in interest may appear and
object to them, If they so desire.
CHASE WITHROw,
Executor
1st pub. Jan. 8; last Jan. 30, 1919
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Tho cInqu. port..

The cinQue ports of England are
the five ports." Dover. Sandwich.
Hythe, Romney and Hastings. In
Saxon and succeeding times they
were bound to furnish ships for the
purpose of repelling invasion, and in
return were granted special privileges.
Rye and Winchelsea were afterward
added to them. To be appointed war
den OF the cinQue ports is still con-
sidered q very high honor.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Safety for Saws,

In order to prevent damage to circu-
lar saws and danger to workmen, 1t
has been found advisable to give all
logs which come to sawmin thor
ough spraying with jets of water. This
removes bits of rock or gravel before
the logs go to the saw.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Beech lous Resisted Decay

Beech logs that formed six hundred
years ago the foundation of Winches-
ter (Eng) cathedral, have just been
uncovered. They were found to be in
a sound condition after they had been
exposed to water for almost six cen.
turtles.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Naturalization Pspers.

Naturalization papers are issued by
any federal court or state court Of
record. A fee Of 81 is charged at
the time of the declaration of inten-
tions and of "a when the petition for
complete naturalization is filed.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Grandmother In Eighteen Days.

A lady green bug becomes grand
mother in 1S days. One can imagine,
then, notes naturalist, the multitu-
dinous armies of these insects that
may develop in the course of n sea.
son. Their worst foe is tiny black
four-wlnged fly that deposits an egg
in each bug it comes across, its larva
consuming the bugs inside works and
using its shell for a house.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Look for Beauty.

Sometimes we are surprised when
an artist makes picture of n scene
familiar to us, and we discover that
instead of being commonplace and un-
interesting, 1t is full of beauty. All Of
us need to be artists enough. to dis
cover that the common, everyday
things are as likely to be full of beau
ty as those that are distant and un-
familiar.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
MaeIstrem Of Norway.

The maelstrom of Norway is a dam
gerous whirlpool off the coast of Nor
way. caused by rushing Of the cur
rents of the ocean in channel be.
tween two Of the Loffoden islands, and
intensified ut times by contrary winds.
to the destruction (according to the
stOries) often of small craft caught
In the eddies of it, and sometimes of
whales attempting to pass through It..
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

Estate of William Schultz, Deceased.
No. $50.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to pres
ent them for adjustment to the County
Court of Gilpin County, Colorado. on
the tenth day of February A. ID. 1919.
CHASE WITHROW,
Administrator.
1st pub. Jan. .; last Jan. 30, 1919
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
One Step.

Life is not so complex, II we do
not persist In making 1t so. We neet
faith; we need chronically to keep. the
corners Of the mouth turned up, and
not down. And after all, II is only q
step nt a time.-Rnlph Waldo Trine.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
<-Ray Movies.

The X-rny apparatus operated in
connection with the motion picture
machine. produces effective and some
what startling results. Photographs
showing the human skeleton In mo-
tion nre also Of interest to science.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Help the Child.

A child Is prey to many fears which
have little to do with physical cow
ardice. The sensitive child is positive
ly afraid of many things without real
izing he is afraid. What he needs Is
to be given greater confidence in
life and in himself.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Worlds Hottest Places.

The Sahara desert, between paral-
lels 10 and 0, is considered to be the
hottest place in the world, hut Hyper
abad, in Sid desert in India, is even
hotter. In summer months 1t is said
the temperature there often rises above
125 degrees in the shade.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
The Pipe Of Peace.

What is the magic Of a corncob piper
No matter how peevish or irritable
my husband may be, when he is smok-
ing his Missouri 'fneerschaum he will
do anything ask. Couldn't something
about corncOb pipes be put in the mar
riage ceremony ?-Philadelph Public
Ledger. q
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
PaperErom Bark.

Over so kinds Of bark are now used
to manufacture paper, besides banana
skins, bean stalks. pea vines, cocoa
nut fiber. clover and hay straw. fresh
water, weeds, seaweeds and over $50
kinds Of grasses.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Study the Future Well.

The future contains your uncut
block of Parian marble. Beware how
YOU smite it. Do not touch it until
you have plan, an idea, to work
out of 1t. You may so mar the mar
bic as to hinder the highest expression
of your soul through it.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Sable PHILOSOPHER.

De hymn tells you bout bein' "in
Heaven n thousand years." but dnr's
some folks what couldn't stand sich
long time prosperity.-Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Hadn't Quite Understood.

Much amusement was created in a
Melbourne (Australia) criminal court
recently when slightly deaf juror
was being sworn. The Judge repeated
to him the words, II swear by Al
mighty God SO to do" Whereon the
juryman declared, "I swear by AL
mighty God I'm sorry for you'll"
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Orlojn Of "Torpedo,"

The word torpedo is said by the
authorities to owe Its designation to
the Latin verb '"torpere," to be stiff,
owing to Its, inauspiclous appearance {;
probably also from its resemblance to
the species Of fish known by the same
name.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Use for Kansas sun,,ower.

Americans, especially those who
live in the Sunfiower state Of Kan.
sas, will be interested in knowing that
the cultivation of the sunflower is be
ing urged in England because Its
seeds are rich in oil and valuable as
chicken feed.-The Peoples Home
Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Record for Divers.

In salvaging the United States sub
marine F-4, which was sunk Off Homo
lulu in March, 1915, divers went down
to depth Of about 300 feet and ad
justed chains and cables and directed
operations of men mt the surface. This
is said to have broken all diving rec
ords.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Brazil.

Brazil was discovered In 1900 by
Pedro Alburez. the Portuguese navi-
gator. II was colonized by Portugal
early in the sixteenth century. In
1922 it ecame Independent. From that
that time until 1889 it was an empire !;
since 1889 1t has been republic.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Cable. Improv. with Ace.

1t Is found that the insulation re-
sistance of telephone cables increases
with the age of the cable. when 1t lies
in the ground. because the moisture
Il possesses appears to be dried out.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Nothing Good Made In a Hurry.

No great thing Is created suddenly.
any more than u bunch Of grapes or a
fg. II you tell me that you desire
fg, answer you that there must be
time. Let II first blossom, then bear
fruit, then ripen.-Exchange
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Experience.

To some experience is n headlight |;
to others It is merely sternlIght, IL
Illuminating only the waters Of the past.
-Cottrell's Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
No Microbes In HIoh Attitudes.

According to eminent scientists. not
a single mlcrobe exists in mountain
air nbove the height OF 1000 feet.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Mana ADVANTAGE.

Muggins-A man is often forced to
pocket his pride.
Buggins-Yes, that's where he has
q decided advantage over woman,
who hasn't so many pockets.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
iceiand's Fisheries.

Iceland has excellent fisheries.
among the hest in the world, and hex
hshing Industry is growing rapidly.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

Boots, shoes and mems furnish
ings OF all kinds at the C. o. Rich
ards Co.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

p. II. Alsdorf was in Denver this
week.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Daily Thotldhf

Nothing IL impossible to Industry
feiinntlcr Of Corinth.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Another rheorx sh,tt.red. :.

Fat people don't really laugh louder
than thin ones. 1t just shakes 'em up
more.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

Optimistic Thought.
A city does not prosper that shnkes
with sedition and Is rent by evil eoun-
sells. .--------,--------
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-10-24
Orange Blossoms.

Our usually quiet village was enliven-
ed last Wednesday night by the mar
riage of Mr.. Jno. C. Minis of Stark
ville and Miss Willie V. Purnell The
ceremony was performed by Bro Moon
our pastor beautiful and impressive
The bride was modestly, but beauti-
fully attired, and the couple presented
a handsome appearance Miss Maud
Minis, sister of the groom, and R. E.
Prewitt, Jr., were the attendants.
The bride is the daughter of an eX-
celent mother and noble father, the
later having few superiors as good
man. As a young lady, among US
Miss Willie will be much missed, pos
sessing as she does so many good
qualities of head and heart.
After the ceremony the bride re-
ceived some nice presents from loving
friends and the couple many congra-
tulations and good wishes for safe
voyage through this life and a home
beyound the skies. R,R.W.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-10-24
LET JEEMS GO.

In Jeff Davis memoirs the follow
ing letter from young woman is
printed:
Dear Mr.. President:
| want you to letJeems C. of
company oneth, fifth South Carolina
r2giment, come home and get married.
ems is willing, | am willing, his
ammy says she is willin', but seems
l. captain he tint willin'. Now when
We are all willin' 'ceqtin Jeems cap
tain, | think you might let up and let
b m come. I'll make him go straight
ack when he's done got married and
iight just as hard as ever"
Mr. Davis wrote on the letter: Let
Jeems 60" Jeems went home, mar
red the affectionate correspondent of
liz. Davis, returned to his regiment
a4l did fight as hard as ever.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-10-24
NOTICE To CREDITORS

The Estate of z, T, Dorroh, deceased,
No. 4173, in the Chancery Court of
Noxubee county, Mississippi:
Letters testamentary in said estate
having been on the 3Oth day of Sep
TENDER, 1919, granted to the under
signed, John A. Tyson, chancery clerk
of said county Of Noxubee
All persons having claims against
said estate are requested to have same
probated and registered by said clerk
within one year from this dae.
A failure for one year to probate
and register any claim will bar the
same. l. L. DORROH,
Executor of said estate.
This 30th day of September, 1919.