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Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
What 10 cowardIee7

However many phases there may
be Of courage. bravery, valor and fear,
there seems to be but one of actual
cowardice. 1t is moral panic-an alb
solute destitution of courage. It
comes about through surrendering to
the initial fear and letting 1t demoral-
ixe one. Panic quickly follows and
one fees In terror. oftentimes In ter
ror Of something that does not exist,
something purely imaginary and born
of fear-crazed brain. The cause of
the originnf fear often becomes insig-
nificant In comparison to the imagined
one. This state Of panic is contagious.
This is best Illustrated by flock of
sheep when one OF them becomes
alarmed and bolts. The others rush
pell nell after 1t. b!eating and terror
stricken, not knowing why, or Of what
they are afraid.-Physical Culture.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
mANDALAY BEST IN WINTER
Burmese Capital known to All Whittier
In india as an Ideal Cold
Weather Resort.

Doubtless It VIII surprise a great
many persons t6 learn that Mandalay.
famed of song and story. is little more
than a half century old. 1t was built
In 1856 by King Mind0n, who made it
the capital of what was then indepen-
dent Burmah.
Something more than 800 feet above
the level of the sea, Mandalay sits
tightly upon a stretch Of tableland
Just In front Of the Shan hills. The
city proper extends over about hve
square miles, but the military district
of Mandalay covers a more extensive
area.
With the British soldier, Mandalay
has taken on great deal Of the char
acter Of vacation resort. In the tor
rid months Of. the Burmese summer
the heat becomes very great, some-
times making the thermometer rise to
119 degrees in the shade; but relief Is
easily found in the adjacent hills. The
British sanitary officers have succeed
ed in exterminating all the fevers and
other diseases with which the climate
was once Infested.
In winter-or as near to winter as It
gets-Mnndalay becomes semipara-
disc, for the temperature stays at
about so degrees. Happy the British
soldier who Is assigned to this garri-
son.
Like as not he sits of afternoons un-
derneath he,shadow Of the Moulmien
pagoda gazing dreamily at the flotillas
on the Irrawaddy.
"Can't you hear their paddles chunk
in from Rangoon to Mandalay?"
Or perhaps he looks at the distant
mountains, tabled to be so rich in ala
baster and rubies. And very often the
whole picture as drawn by Kipling is
complete, even to the temple bells and
the Burmese maiden.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

Gold production In the United Statcs
In 1918 fell to 3.3Is.ooo fine ounces.
worth s6s, ,4s3. 900 the lowest in 20 years.
and silver production dropped to e7.s79.-
900 fine ounces. worth s67.ss9.0 at the
ounce. California led as a gold produce
ing state. the estimate showing s32,-
Sss ounces. valued at sl7,2o7 900. while
Colorado ranked second with 621,791 oun-
ces. was the principal silver producing
state. while Utah gave 13.439. 900 ounces
Idaho io.iss.ooo and Nevada 1O.1l3.Ooo.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Jap Island. Made In , Hurry.

1t Is said in the Ainu folklore that
the island of Yezo. in Japan, was made
by two deities, a male and female,
who were the deputies of the Creator.
The female had the west coast al
lottedS to her as her portion Of
w0fk, and to the male deity were
assigned the south and eastern parts.
They WED with each other in their
tasks, to see which should get
through first. But as the goddess
was proceeding with her work she
happened to meet the sister Of
Oionino and instead of attending to
her duties, stopped to have a chat
with her, as is the general custom
among women when they meet.
While they were thus talking the
time sped until the male deity, con-
tinuing to work away, nearly fin
ished his portion. Looking up and
seeing this, the female became very
much surprised and frightened, and
is order to hasten matters did her
work huriedly and in a slovenly
manner. Hence 1t Is that the west
coast Of Yezo is so rough and dan.
gerous.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
TREES SPARED BY LIGHTNING
Bolts Seem to Pick Out Species
for Destruction, and leave Their
Companions Untouched.

The lightning seems to have its
favorite victims among the trees. I
have never known 1t to strike beech
tree. Hemlocks and pines are its
favOrites In my woods. In other
regions the oak and the ash receive
its attention. An oak on my fathers
farm was struck twice in the course
of many years. the last bolt proving
fatal. The hard, or sugar maple, Is
frequently struck, but only in, one
instance have known the tree to be
injured. In this case huge tree was
simply demolished. Usually the bolt
comes down on the outside Of the
tree, making mark as IT, knife
had clipped of the outer surfaces of
the bark, revealing the reddish
yellow interior. In several cases have
I seen this effect. But a few sum-
mers ago an unusually large and
solid sugarmaple in my neighbor's
woods received charge that simply
reduced 1t to 6tove-wOod. Such a
scene. Of utter destruction I have
never before witnessed In the woods.
The tree was blown to pieces as II it
had been f1led with dynamite. Over
a radius Of so or more feet the frag-
ments Of the huge trunk lay scat
tered. 1t was as IL the bolt, baffied
so long by the rough coat of mail Of
the maple had at last penetrated 1t
and had taken full satisfaction. The
explosive force probably came from
the instantaneous vaportzation Of the
sap Of the tree by the bolt.-Century.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

By the terms of the VIII of the late
John Ross, Golden man who died re-
Gently. the bulk of his comfortable es-
tate is left to his wife,, Harriet Ross,
of this city. and his two daughters. Ell
len Russell. of Lovelock. New, and
Clara b. Perry. of Torrington. wyo.
He left his residence and furniture to
his wife. Two thousand dollars was-ieft
to Nhis sister, Grace Goddess. living at
Prince Edward Island. Canada, and one
thousand dollars each to four minor
grandchildren. The balance of his for
tune is to be, divided equally between
his wife and daughters.--Golden Trans
cript.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Amusing Trick 1, simpIe.

One Of the most amusing tricks In
fireworks is the serpent's egg trick,
where little pellet when lighted turns
into horrible snake, many, many
times the size Of the pellet. How
awe-inspiring 1t is to the youngsteri
Most people have no idea what in the
world causes the snake to appear. The
explanation is simple. Mercury sui
pho-cyanid burns with a vOluminous
ash. The little pellet is nothing more
than some mercury sulpho-cyanid.
The heat causes the ash to move Off
so quickly from the burning pellet that
1t writhes and dlstorts itself into the
shape of miniature snake.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

c. l.. Gage, manager of the Pilgrim
G. S. & c. Mining Co., who recently ac-
quired the Two Forty group of mines.
started a force of men to work this
week. cleaning out the tunnel and hoist
ing water, preparatory to steady
campaign of development and produc-
tion. The machinery and equipment on
both the mine and mill is In first-class
condition and was ready for work with
out any delay.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Another Kind Of War.

The warfare between man and his
insect competitors Is only to small
degree waged at the point of the bay.
onet; 1t Is generally a struggle for the
means Of subsistence. Man has many
times been beaten by locusts devour-
ing his pastures. meadows and grain.
Crawlers on the ground and buxzers In
the air, moths with wings like silver
down and caterpillars with brilliant
regimental stripes fiutter about the
gardens and orchards and march up
and down the trees and shrubs, either
devouring as they go or planting eggs
from which future devourers viii
gpring. .-...--.-
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Old English Names.

, 1t would be interesting to know how
certain places on the edge Of st. Louis
and Franklin counties got their names,
such as st. Albans, Melrose, Chester
field, Manchester and so on, all good
old English names, while the majority
Of the names on the letter boxes on
the Manchester and Melrose roads are
German and undoubtedly many Of the
people OF TINS part Of the state are Of
German descent. although among the
most loyal Of the Americans Of the
present day. But who was RESPONSE
Die Tor the English names Of the set
tements?-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Wars That Made History.

The Civil war in America was fol-
iowed-in 1s86--by the Prusso-Aus-
trian CAMPAIGN in Bohemia, which may
be said to have lasted only seven
weeks, since Austria was completely
brought to terms by her first crushing
defeat at Koniggratz. The logical Sc
euel to the Prussian war Of 1866 with
Austria was the German one Of 1870.
with France. though, indeed. 1t may
be said to have been practically de-
cided In less than one month-at Sc
aan-the rest Of the time being hut q
long-drawn-out agony Of lighting des-.
pair on the part Of the vanouished.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

The federal and state governments
must think that all the soldiers who
are returning hone are farmers and
followed that voeations before Induction
into the army. Judging from the plans
that are being made to place the boys
on agricultural land. II strikes us that
a great number OF the men were engag-
ed In the pursuit OF mining before they
We're called for military service
and that something should be done TO
assist those who will want to return to
mining. AS rule a miner wouldn't
live on the. best improved farm II It
We're given to him. much less ON
piece OF barren ground. 80 farm life win
not appeal to this class.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

Unless the supreme court reverses IT.
self in the decision rendered this week
as to the right of home rule cities to
govern utilities corporations all the mem
pers of the state Utilities Commission
will have to do will be to draw their
salaries. The railroads are under gov
ernment control SO they can't regulate
them. and they are in the same position
us to the telephone and telegraph.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
whIss suuards.

A page from Captain Dampier's
First Voyage to the Bay Of Cam
peachy" published in 1929, tells, Of
white buzzards. Anative of any Of the
southern states will vouch for the fact
that white Suzzard in those parts
would be regarded as something Of an
absurdity, but says the veracious old
sea captain: "Some of the carrion
crows are all over white but their feath-
ers look as II they were sullied. =.
IT'S seldom that we see great number
of black onesssst that we see one white
one among then."
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Know wha. vou Want.

"The hardest customers have" q
salesman in city store declared re-
Gently, "are the people who are wait
ing for someone to tell them what they
want" This class of people Is larger
than we, might expect, and not only do
they make trouble for others but they
are restless and discontented. Do not
wait for someone to tell you what you
want. Find out for yourself. The first
step toward getting what you want is
to know what 1t is.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

We feel that Governor Shoup will give
the state a business administration as
he is practical business man. He is
plain fellow. too. and will make friends
as readily In the executive position as
in everyday life. He was connected
with bank in the western part of the
state that we used to borrow money
from and If we ever find ourseif broke
in Denver, we dfe going up to the state
house and make touch
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
PIantfood In Soil.

A chemical analysis cannot show the
amount Of available plantfood in soil.
A chemist could, without difficulty,
make an artificial soil containing every
element of plantfood in abundance, and
yet be perfectly Sterile. Peat, for ex-
ample, is usually very rich In nitrogen,
but 1t Is locked up or unavailable. To
pulverize 1t and mix 1t with lime is to
change it into highly nutritious soil.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

DAYLIGHT Saving.

Ben Franklin thought Of saving
daylight a long time ass. In the year
1884 he wrote from England to q
friend in America:
I'm walk through the Strand and
Fleet. Street one morning at o'clock
observed that there was not one
shop open, although It had been day
light and the sun up about three
hours: the Inhabitants Of London
choosing voluntarily to live by candle
light and sleep by sunshine; and yet
often complaining a little absurdly
Of the duty on candles and the high
price Of taNow."
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
STU a Chance.

Il thought was the most unpopular
man in this club, but they say Pillson
over there can beat me-" "But, my
dear fellow, he has been member
longer than you have. Don't be dis.
couraged."
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
ReeoqnIzed the sxmptom..

Little May had been sick and had
her temperature taken with the the-.
mometer several times. Shortly after,
when out walking with her mother. she
saw a man testing his tires with'a little
pressure gauge. Turning to her moth.
-er. she exclaimed: "Oh. look, mother /;
that poor tire must he sick, because
the mans taking it's temperature"
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

Can't the Denver Democrat or some
an unbiased account of the trial of the
libel suit against the Post? The Post
contends that the ruling of the court
victory for them and the News claims
1t was victory for the people.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Greatness.

No one ever went seeking after
greatness and found 1t; 1t is essen
TALLY by-product. Fame of Ger.
tain sort may be acquired by direct
effort. wealth can be won by those
who place its possession first. and
notoriety is not hard to compass; but
real greatness comes to those who are
not busy seeking it.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

The Moffat road finally cleared the
cavern in tunnel No. 16 Monday and
freight and passenger service between
Denver and Craig was resumed There
had been no through service on the line
for II days
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Steam Engine HELPED.

1t is an historic fact that the devel.
opment of the steam engine enabled
England to stand the cost of the wars
with Napoleon and speedily enjoy
more widespread prosperity than the
country had ever before known.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Real Riches,

Do you know what real riches are!
Some people never know, but others do.
Real riches consist not IN having, but
In giving. Some of the people who
are envied as wealthy, are in reality
poor starved souls to whom the joy of
sacrifice is an unknown luxury. Not
until you master the art Of giving up
for others are you really rich.-Ex-
change.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Happiness

The man who cannot be happy with
whatever little he may have could not
be happy with whatever much he may
want. Happiness is a condition with.
In man that is not dependent upon
the things without.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

The classic physiognomy of the brill
liant journalist Alva A. Swain, adorns
the Rocky Mountain Herald. At first
glance of this intellectual giant. we
thought the picture was that of Wood
row Wilson.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

The city council has ordered the mar
shal to round up the stray jacks and
sell them. The amusing part of the in
Better let the burros alone and permit
them to increase and multiply, for If
the price of meat goes much higher they
may have considerable food value in a
short time.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

1t really is beginning to look as
though n member of the cabinet can't
live on $4,000 a year. Attorney Cen
follow the course of Secretary Of the
Treasury McAdoo and resign. If some
thing isn't done to increase the pay of
these high government officials. the
jobs will soon go abegging.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
To Have Good Friends.

The way to have good friends is to
be one. The formula for gaining love
and service is to forget all about your.
self, and love and serve others. The
girl who is the central figure of her
thought and planning is likely to be
poor in friends because she under
stands so little of the meaning Of
riendship.-Pennsylv Grit.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Change. Away. coino On.

Nothing In nature is absolutely per.
manent. Changes are going on slowly,
but steadily, every moment, parts Of
the earth being elevated above the sea,
parts sinking below it, the ocean wear.
Ing away the coast in one place and
building it out in another. and so on
to infinity.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
M@R COLORADO EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION

If the Bolsheviki in Europe would on
ly confne their killing to themselves
there would be no cause for outside in
reference.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

The Denver Wrecking company is dis
mantling the old Avon min, force of
men having arrived Tuesday to perform
the work.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Why Keep Sunday.

One reason, for keeping Sunday IL
that 1t has polishing and cIvilizing
effect. We polish our shoes, clothes,
body. mind and soul. Sunday wasn't
meant for lying and Laying around.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs. p. r. Stout announce
the arrival of a baby girl at their home
in Denver Monday. Mrs. Stout was for
merly Of Golden and daughter of
Mrs. Jane Batchelor.-Golden Globe.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

Paderewski, athe world famed pianist.
has been shot, but this isn't such a
misfortune as one may think, ev-
erything about the great musician is
insured. even to his sense of touch.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Have a Heart. Judo.

In the long run an automobilist
doesn't gain tine w making too much
OF II In the city limits. The chances
are he1l nave to do some.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

Those of us who, figure on investing
heavily in the fifthNLiberty loan find
bonds are to draw a higher rate of-in-
terest than the previous ones.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

1t is reported that there are 20 cases
of the flu in Idaho Springs and that
six of the teachers are out of school on
account of sickness. n
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

During 1918. the Argo mill handled
of the Gilpin-Clear Creek district, for
which they paid the producers $685.
S47.77.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Worlds peepest Mine.

The deepest mine In the world 10
said to be the st. John del Rey cop
per mine in Brazil. which has depth
Of $500 feet.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
Out Of sloht.

Some men mysteriously disappear,
and others marry famous actressce.-
Atchison Globe.
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
FOOD ADM,NlsraAr,oN

Administrators weekly report on fair
prices for Gilpin county for week end
ing Januarys 25th, 1913:
Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16

Chairman Fair Price Committee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-07

in graceful folds. The back hangs free and is engagingly youthful in effect. The sleeves flare widely and a wide collar fastens closely about the throat, though, following the example of all ultra-correct collars, it may be unfastened and worn in turnover fashion.
 The fine furs are so expensive that for women of limited means even to think of them is rank heresy. On this side of the water the example of French women may be followed. Un- able to buy the soft, luxurious peIts, they are wearing common furs such as cats, dogs, goats, etc, with equal distinction. Of course they are ex- quisitely dyed and inlproVe until they present handsome appearance. They have character and distinction, which are the first two characteristics the smart woman demands for her appar- el. How they are achieved is a matter with which they are little concerned.
 Many coats of dark fur or pile fab rics show charming little vests of
 bright green. There Is so much talk about Ireland and her cause, just now, that one might almost think Dame | Fashion were expressing her sympa- | thy for the Emerald Isle in verdant | hues. Much is seen also of the mas | turt1um and copper shades, for dec orative effects.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-07
Try Nuts for Meat,

Nuts, in combination with Yegeta- bles, cereals, and sometimes with cheese, may be made into excellent meatsubstitutes. Black walnuts, hic- kory nuts, and English walnuts may
 be used interchangeably, but the
 amount of fat may be reduced when
 black walnuts are used, as they are
 particularly rich in it. If nuts are to
 appear often, 1t pays to buy only the
 nut meats, and in fairly large quan- titles, If they can be stored in a cool. dry place. But if they have to be kept longer than month, they should be purchased in smaller amounts, or in i the shell. Almonds and oceans are l good meat-substitutes, but they are
 very expensive unless locally grown | Our own American chestnuts may also | be used as an essential food instead | of as luxury or an accessory.
 Peanuts are the cheapest form of
 nut protein, particularly If purchased 1 in large quantities and roasted at | home. If peanuts are to be used par ] ticularly as a meat-substitute, the raw
 nuts may be shelled, scalded with | boiling water, the hulls removed, the 1 nuts dried overnight on papers, and i then roasted in large dripping-pans | containing two or three tablespoonfuls
 of vegetable oil each. A very little
 salt should be sprinkled over the nuts, I but not so much as for salted peanuts. | If this is done, the meatsubstitutes | will have a particularly appetizing 1 flavor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-07
GUIDE TO PATTERNS.

The fashions shown on this page are Pictorial Review designs. Mum bers and sizes are as follows:
 Blouse No. S53S. Sizes, 34 to 46 in. I ches bust. Price 25 cents. Skirt No. s574. Sizes, 24 to SS 1n- ches waist. Price, 20 cents.
 Dress No. S534. Sizes, 34 to A in- ches bust. Price, 25 cents.
 Coat No. S570 Sizes, 34 to 50 inches bust. Price, 25 cents
 Coat No. S549. Sizes, 34 to 46 inches bust. Price, 25 cents
 Skirt No. s4o4. Sizes, 22 to S6 in ches waist Price, 20 cents.
 Dress No. S551. Sizes 34 to A in- ches bust. Price, % cents.
 Blouse No. S554 Sizes, 34 to 46 in- ches bust. Price, 25 cents
 Skirt No. s467 Sizes, A to 34 in- ches waist. Price, 25 cents
 Dress No. s563. Sizes, 34 to 46 iu- ches bust. Price, 25 cents. (Home Dressmaker's Cerner).
 Centerpiece No. 12541. Transfer. blue, 15 cents.
 Beaded Bag No. 12542. Transfer. yellow only, 20 cents.
 Pictorial Review patterns on sale bv local agents.