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Gilpin observer., 1920-03-18
BIBLES IN STRANGE BINDINGS
Almost No Limit to Variety Of Cover
inos That Have Been Afforded
the Scriptures.

"a Bible ZOO" sounds most puzzling,
but 1t is nothing more startling than
a collection of Bibles bound in the
skins of great variety Of animals.
We so often find that when a mans
life is given to any particular work he
is apt to be interested in the curious
side of this same work. 1t is small
wonder then that the kings printers Of
England should have collection Of
Bible curiOsities.
There are many Bible readers who
delight in having their own particular
Bible bound In binding that is out of
the ordinary. Hence not only the usual
animals have been requisitioned for
their skins. but the unusual ones as
well-reptiles, fish and beasts of prey.
Often these Bibles are used for Christ
mas gifts.
1t is strange to think of a huntsmnn
in the wilds Of Asia killing the bear Or
a sailor in some northern sea catching
the seal, that gives the skin with which
Bible shall be eventually bound to
grace the desk of some fastidious
woman or an eccentric millionaire.
Yet such is often the case, and rather
expensive luXuries they are.
One Bible is covered with long,
thick, soft hair. so shaggy that the
shape of the book is hidden. This was
taken from no less beast than
grizzly bear. Another Is made from
the skin of a serpent, which seems r{
of OII ta I
that to the Oriental the serpent has
always been the symbol of wisdom. A
gray, beaded surface, quite resembling
glass. is presented by another binding
which upon inquiry we find came from
man-eating shark. Delicate indeed,
is the soft, snowy, fluffy cover given by
white lamb. There is a badger Bible
and skunk Bible, the latter looking
for all the world like lady's muff.
After a moments study we recognize
In reddish-brOwn binding the skin Of
a squirrel. The Persian sheep, the
Himalaya sheep and other foreign va
rieties of the family have been called
upon to furnish Bible coverings. Goat
skin tanned is morocco leather. But
there are some people who like bind
ing with the fur left on the skin. It is
a fine shaded gray and seems substan-
tial. But most curious of all is Bible
bound In the skin of giraffe. OF
course, no more delightful binding can
be imagined than seal.
And even though none of us might
care for Bibles bound in any of these
curious covers for our Christmas gifts,
still it is interesting to learn what a
few OF the ''other half of the world"
delight in.
Gilpin observer., 1920-03-18
Hilda, Abbess Of Whitby.

In 1915 the world held it's breath.
mute with horror. The Zeppelins had
swoOped down over Whitby, on the
coast of Yorkshire. A cry of een-
geance went up when 1t was learned
that half of the ancient abbey of
Whitby had been destroyed. Founded
In the seventh century, 1t was Hilda's
abbey. The majestic ruins through all
the ages could be seen as you climbed
the quaint little seaside town of Whit
by, its red-tiled houses seeming to lead
directly and only to that abbey on the
heights. Hilda was princess of the
blood royal, but early dedicated her.
self to the religious life. King Oswy
gave her grant of land and she erect.
ed the celebrated convent, or abbey, Of
Whitby. OF her sanctity and of her
learning the men in high places in
church and state who sought her ad-
vice and prayers attest in full measure.
CaedmOn. the earliest English poet,
tarried in the monastery for monks
which she erected near her own con-
vent to reform the religious life of
friars. The famous council of Whitby
was held in the monastery. Could not
the Zeppelns have spared the sacred
and almost perfect ruins of n holy spot
like Whitby abbcy?-Chicago Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1920-03-18

the dresses for southern wear, the
apron is the most prominent feature.
1t may be so diminutive that it is
hardly larger than bib and 1t may be
large enough to form the skirt front
or back, but 1t is sure to be an apron.
Pink Taffeta Afternoon Frock.
A rose pink afternoon frock is typi-
cal of many others and in a very
charming way. The silk is the color
of a frosty raspberry ice, with a girdle
of ribbon Of lavender which tones in
so well that one is hardly aware there
is any difference of color except that
the effect is delicious. The bOuffant
skirt stands out ut the sides as re-
suit of the cordings set In deep band
about the hips. This in the Overskirt,
for there is slightly narrower under
skirt beneath.
The short sleeves are finished with
bit of the embroidered Organdie and
Gilpin observer., 1920-03-18
Increased Use Of Coffee.

Whether prohibition has or has not
Increased the use of coffee, 1t Is ut
least fact that the people Of the
United States are now consuming more
coffee than has been their custom and
are paying far greater sums for II than
ever before. A statement by the Ma.
tional City bank of New York shows
that the quantity Of coffee brought into
the United States In the calendar year
1919 will probably be greater than ever
before. notwithstanding the fact that
the cost Is about three times as much
n pound as formerly. The imports for
the ten months ending with October
approximate 1,l4O.OOO.OOO pounds,
against 94O 100000 pounds I'm the same
months of last year. and 1.122,OOO 900
pounds In the corresponding months OF
1917. the former high record years In
Importation.
Gilpin observer., 1920-03-18
CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR

Governor Shoup some time ago
announced himself as candidate
for reelection, in statement re-
plete with generalities. Does
anybody know his views upon any
of the important state issues? All
that we know is, that he refused
to give the legislature power to
enact laws against profiteering in
his call for the special session.
This might gain him the support
of the profiteers, but it would not
be a good reason upon which to
ask the support of the rest of the
people.
Tom Henahan is the first Dem
ocrat to announce his candidacy
for governor. We like Tom and
believe his heart is in the right
place, but man must have some
thing more than a good heart to
be elected governor this year; he
must stand for issues that are sat
isfactory to the people. We would
like to know his views on live
state issues; his platform is main
ly conspicuous for what it does
not say. He favors fair profits
for employers and just wages for
labor. You will find that state
ment in every candidates plat
form. What is his position on the
right of labor to strike? He does
not say.
He says that we should enact
laws to build up the mining in
dustry; we believe he is honest in
this statement, but does he think
the smelter trust should be plac-
ed under the public utilities COM
mission? He does not say. He
favors prohibition and women suf-
frage, but these questions are not
issues in Colorado at this time.
He also favors the enforcement of
law against the bootlegger and
new laws that will put him in Jail.
Every good citizen favors the en-
forcem of all law, and we al
ready have laws that will put the
bootlegger in Jail and send him to
the penitentiary for the second
conviction. He says that lot of
railroads must be built at once in
the western part of the state, but
doesn't say how he expects to
build them as governor. Does he
want the state to build these rail-
roads? He does not say. But he
does favor state home for dis
abled soldiers, water conserva-
tion, reduction of state taxes,
good roads, laws against profiteer-
Gilpin observer., 1920-03-18
APEX HAPPENINGS

Shad Reid left Thursday for his
home in Arvada, returning Sun
day. szss
Chas. Robins and Tom Taylor
spent Sunday at their homes.
Miss Lorraine Williams spent
the weekend at her home in Cen
tral.
C. A. Mcneil returned Saturday
from Central, where he spent sew
eral days recuperating from a
spell of rheumatism.
Andrew Danielson and John
Goldberg were business visitors
to the county seat on Thursday.
Walter Petro was a shopping
visitor to Central Tuesday.
A message was received from H.
]. Barker, stating that he was
much improved and was in hopes
an operation would not be nee
essary, which is good news to his
many friends here.
Stewart Brown, Harry Fraser
and John Anderson left for Den
yer Wednesday, where they expect
to remain indefinitely.
The VIM. G.. Marks family re-
ceived a letter this week from
VIM. G.. Marks, that his ship had
just left Cardenas, Cuba, for the
United States with 1000 tons of
cane. That should help to have
more sweet things for the Ameri-
can people.
Gilpin observer., 1920-03-18
Reoraanizina Chilean Army.

Announcement Of plans for a fur.
ther reorganization OF the Chilean
army has recently been made by
the minister of wnr. The plans are
to operate along three distinct lines.
First. nm organization of number
OF civilian bodies is to, be made for
the purpose of stimulating interest
In and development of military aero
nautcs. Second. an attempt Is to
be made to increase the standing
army to 2S,OOO. Third, n number Of
military railways are to be built
which are to have strategic character.
TO aid In bringing about the latter
q number of japanese military rail.
road authorities have been retained.
Gilpin observer., 1920-03-18
STATE CANDIDATES

1t is we'll known that our state
platforms are not made by the
political parties, but are made by
the candidates and a few hold
over officials after the primary ell
ection. For this reason it is i'm
portant that we should know the
views of both Democrat and Re
publican candidates upon those
state issues which we deem i'm
portant, before the primary cleo
tioI. If man is against our in
terests he should not expect us to
nominate him for office.
State officers should be elected
upon state and not national is
sues. The mining sections are
greatly interested, among other
questions, in the smelter question
and in lien law which will give
full protection to labor and to
merchants who furnish supplies
and materials to the miners. We
should know the opinions of our
candidates for governor and the
legislature upon these questions
before we nominate them for Of
fee. For four years we have been
trying to get the smelters placed
under the public utilities commits
sion. All we have been able to do
has been to secure an investiga-
ton. No attempt has been made
during that time to put bill thru
the legislature. We should know
their views upon many questions.
Are they in favor of state owner
ship Of smelters? Do they favor
putting the smelters under the
public utilities commission, or are
they in favor of another investi-
cation? Are they in favor of a
good and effective lien law? What
is their idea upon legislation con-
corning profiteering? Have they
any remedy to offer upon these
questions, or is it their idea that
the ills complained of are only
imaginary and that all that is
needed is more work and greater
production? The farmers and
other interests of the state have
questions fully as important
which should be answered.
Misses and children's shoes at
| the C.. o. Richards Co,
Gilpin observer., 1920-03-18

Mackinaws for the cold weather
at the c. o. Richards Co.
Gilpin observer., 1920-03-18
ATTIRE FOR THE
PARTY AND BALL
Short Skirts, Short Sleeves and
Oceans of Ruffles and Trim
mings for Bebutante.
GOWNS TO SUIT YOUNG GIRLS
Everything Designed In Frocks With
Eye to Requirements Of Misses-
Little Consideration Appar-
emily Given to Matrons.

This season the lebutante and the
subdebutante are coming into their
own. After two years Of utter neglect
the debt piled up is to be paid, and
paid In full with all past interest due,
observes leading fashion correspond
ent.
Parties, dinners and dances galore
are on the program, one crOwding the
other so closely that two years re-
serve strength would seem a necessity.
1t seems, too, as If everything had
been designed in frocks with an eye
to the requirements of the debutante-
short skirts, short sleeves, oceans OF
ruffies and foolish little trimmings
and the matron will have to find some
thing suitable as best she may.
Now, 1t is well known fact that
seldom does the very young woman
favor the type Of dress that her elders
would choose for her. The adorable
youthful models hold no particular
charm for the adorable youthful girl,
but all this has been cleverly attended
to by some one who understands these
matters WE'LL The vamp and the baby
vamp are out of the running to a
great extent. but 1t is bit too soon to
expect a direct change, so in spite Of
soft colors and multitudes of rufiles
there is frequently a touch of sOphisti-
cation.
If the very young woman is a bit
determined she will finally win, for
back in the corners here and there are
some deliciOusly subtle frOcks, even to
those of black chantilly lace, which
no one could possibly call suitable
for the debutante unless one should
see the notifications as shown in the
models.
Colors Fresher and Clearer.
As to colOrs, the matron again is In
for very hard time if she is to con-
tinue in the height of fashion. Be it
admitted that the colors are fresher
and clearer than ever, they are triie
difficult for any but the very youthful
to wear.
One Is struck Immediately with the
difference in the shades shown for the
debutante and those in the regular de-
partment. Most Of the colOrs are in.
tensified, and the pastel shades the
matrOn is supposed to wear are slight
ly more than that when shown for the
younger woman. Jade color is one OF
the seasons most approved shades
and orchid. with splash of mauve. is
also liked.
Taffeta Is quite evidently the mate
rial best adapted to the present modes
In all the afternoon frocks; whether
In light cOlOrs or dark blues and
browns for the street, 1t asserts itself
In the bulging skirts. For afternoon
one finds further crispness added by
combining Organdie with the taffeta.
Nets of the finest possible mesh are
amazingly embroidered in eyelet. The
last thing one would expect to see
used on net and thing that would
he impossible If the net We're not
almost as fine as vole.
A combination of three materials
proves success IN a linen dress, With
Gilpin observer., 1920-03-18

bindings of red and white. checked
gingham and finishing touches of or.
candle.
The important thing. however, about
these dresses Is the manner in which
they carry the impression of Increased
width and not an impression really so
much as an actual Increase in the
quantity Of material used in the skirts.
The means whereby the width is Mt.
taIncd are many and varied, but like
Gilpin observer., 1920-03-18

Sherman Harris showed us a
couple of fine specimens Wednes-
day. One contained free gold and
was from the Eureka mine, and
the other was covered with native
silver from the Silver King in
Hughesville. Sherm says he is a
good judge CT ore when the prec-
ious metal is all over the rock.
Gilpin observer., 1920-03-18

John Kloer, the barber, has
bought half interest in the shop
of John Hill in Golden and will
move there as soon as he disposes
of his shop here. He is leaving on
account of both his and Mrs,
Kloer's health requiring a lower
altitude.
Gilpin observer., 1920-03-18
c,.oIin. Loeomotives Now.

Gasoline locomotives that are safe to
use In conl mines have been invented
In England. their Ignition taking place
ingide of tight boxes and their ex-
haust through water.
Gilpin observer., 1920-03-18

ing and the abolishment of the
states constabulary, and promises
if elected to devote his entire time
to the performance of the duties
of his office.
Gilpin observer., 1920-03-18
Rev. Capt. Regis Barrett, who

Rev. Capt. Regis Barrett, who
was pastor of st. Mary's church
in Central n few years ago, has
been discharged from the army
and assi~2ed to parish at Pu-
eblo. Father Barrett was an ar
my chaplain at Camp Taylor the
past two years and secured nat
ional fame by his herioc work
during the flu wave at Camp Tay-
lor, KY, in 1918 and 1919.
Gilpin observer., 1920-03-18

time. It Is Of net and fiet; tueks;
and dainty embroidery are sure to
appeal.
the front of the bodice has vest Of
the organdie ending in round tab
like apron below the girdle.
An afternoon gown that the very
young girl will just dOte on is Of black
chantilly lace, trimmed with soft
French blue ribbons that should bring,
it within "mamma's approval" for
they give the dress exactly the air Of
youth in spite of the matron's black
lace of which 1t is made. At the hips
the lace Is wired so that 1t stands out
properly, and over this in the front an
apron Of the lace falls so that 1t par
tally Obscures the ribbon, which fol-
lows the curved line of the apron with
a bow here and there.
The sleeves are short. with a deep
ruffle of the chantilly, and the bodice
is nothing much but wide ruffie of it
about the neck and down the sides of
the front.
Ribbon, as every one knows. is
very important item in the list Of
trimmings this season, and IL not
watched carefully will be apt to get
bit tiresome. One very new way to
use this form Of establishment is seen
on dress of Orange-colOred chiffon
rather pale shade of orange as
orange color goes. but by no means
faded looking. The ribbon was ap-
piled like the crimped edge of an ex-
nj civ ,l,r
crimped or fiuted and laid about the
neck and sleeves of the gown and also
In strips down the sides of the skirt.
The ribbon Is in the same shade as
the chiffon.
The White Crepe Froek.
A white crepe silk frOck is trimmed
with grosgrain also in white in an.
other and attractive manner Begin.
ming with the skirt, which is In every
model the most important point at the
present time, we find interesting ex-
tensions on the skirt ut the sides.
which are further supported I'm the
effort to increase the width by the
apron Of the material covering the
entire front OF the frock and furnished
with loops of the ribbon extended at
| the sides.
The extensions of the material are
merely strips doubled and inset into the
sides OF the skirt so that they extend
| like fins on the sides. The smartest
of the frocks have no collars, or, at
least, the frocks intended for smart
occasions have no collars. and this
dress following this lead has only
tiny row Of the loops about the neck.
Figured materials are among the
most difficult to '-eat, but some par
ticularly smart llh!, frOcks, with real
! dash, are seen in reds and blues in
very conventional patterns. That the
patterned material is not combined
with plain probably adds to the smart
ness. Even the rufiies about the neck
: and sleeves, fine plaitIngs Of the ma.
terial. give the frock distinction.
The material of these particular
frocks is indestructlble voile and the
pattern In white dot. not too large,
and set so closely on the ground Of
red or blue that there Is more white
than color. The skirt is caught up
under, hnrem fashion. and trimmed
with perpendicular ruffies Of the same
fine plating as that used on the
bodice.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
SAY BODY IS NOT THAT
 OFCOPPOLA
State Police Skeptical While Relatives Go From
 South Norwalk.

South Norwa.lk, Conn. Aug. 12-In the nope that he definitely identify the body of the man found at Farm 1ngton as that of his missing nephew Coppola who disappeared under mysterious circumstances in February, 1919, Michael Piccione of this city left for Pennington today, to view the clothing and the skeleton of the man.
 The State Police are not inclined to the belief that tie skeleton of the unidentified man that was unearthed in Pennington on last Sunday is that ot Charles Coppola, the nineteen year old son of MT. and Mrs. Louis Cop pola of South Norwall1, who has been missing from his home in that place since February II, 1919.
 An investigation conducted by the State Police yesterday brought out that the body is probably that of a foreign workman who was employed in the neighborhood of where the body was found about two years ago on sewer construction work. The po- lice are ~of the belief that it was case of suicide. Two members of the department visited the spot where the body was found yesterday and also looked at the body They found that the bullet in the head had ap- parent1y been fired through the mouth as the skull was pushed up on top of the head.
 The revolver found alon gside of the body was turned over to Superin- tendent of State Police Thomas Egan yesterday, who examined the gun and found that there were three cartridges in the chamber une1ptoded. Superin- tendent Eagan also expressed himself as of the belief that it was an almost positive case of suicide. The remains of the victim were buried in Hillside cemetery in UnionvilIe yesterday y morning.
 At the offices of the State Police in Hartford this morning it was said there were no new developments in the case and that tae police are still firm in their belief that the body of the man found is that of a 1aborer and suicide. No identification of the body has been made as yet. Michael Piccione, uncle of the Coppo1a youth had not arrived in Hartford up till noon to identify the body. The State Police said they did not know if the body would be exhumed or not
 Regarding the story in the nornin g paper that the body of the skeleton which was found in Pennington on Sunday might be that of the Coppola, Sergeant Frank Virelli of the State Police said this morning that there was nothing to it in his estimation He also refused to believe he said that Arthur Pratt who was arrested in New York city shortly after the dis appearance of Coppo1a had any con- nection with the case other than aate all ing the car owned by the Coppola boy.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
First Arrest
 ByIhePoliee In Overlooking

The first arrest made by the local police in this city for overcrowdins of jitney buses was made this morn ing when Martin Van sorden-o Of 3s Oak street, Milford, was taken into custody by Officer Booth. Van Or den was operating his bus on the State street and Barnum avenue line and was arrested shortly after g o'clock this morning. At the time of his arrest he, had 5S passengers in the bus He will be arraigned in the City Court tomorrow morning and charged with violation of the state auto law.
 Two other arrests were made this morning for viola ton of the state auto laws. James Neary of 9s Arch tsreet, was arrested by Officer Supon- ski and is being held for the Fair field authorities. He was driving q truck for the Metropolitan Truck & which was overloaded and which was alleged to be damaging the public highway. When arrested he had no certificate of registration that is issued by the Secretary of State regar ding the capacity of trucks. The charge against Weary dates back to a couple of months ago when he was fined in the Fairfield Town Court, but never paid the fine imposed.
 Thomas T. Poole of SAP Pembroke street. was arrested at o'clock this morning for operating a jitney with
 out a license and will be arraigned in the City Court tomorrow morning Officer Booth made the arrest.
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
GEN. EDWARDS
 SAYS HE'LL COME

Commander Phi1o Calhoun who is Fin charge of the arrangements for the convention of the American Legion which is to be held here on
 August 21 and 22 received word to- day from Major Clarence R. Edwards that he would be present at the con- Ivention-
 Major General Edwards who com lInanded the 26th afterwards known eas the &~YD" was one of the best loved generals of the war and went through the, battle of the Marne and Seichprey. He is at present com
 mander ofthe Department of the
 Northeast with headquarters in Bos- ton
Republican farmer., 1920-08-13
FRIDAY
 THE THIRTEENTH

If you fall out of bed tomorrow morning or bang your toe up against the bed post or your eggs are not Just so at breakfast or you lose your collar button; or if you find it rain Ing, and if your best girl stands YOU up on a date and entertains the other fellow tomorrow night; or if a mill lion other things happen between midnight tonight and midnight to- morrow night, don't get sore or don't go around grumb1ing, but just grin. for tomorrow is Friday, the Thir- teenth and by all the ruling of su- perstition, ct als., it is the one day when Old Man Jinx does extra duty and picks on the majority of us poor mortalS.
 According to the advice of those that know the only way to escape is to meet Jinxy on his first attack with a smile and he will leave you alone the rest of the day.