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Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
AooaEoArH MAN As a WALKER
ne rahss : stro, of 10000 Miles Every
Gccond.

: -
he 1akss . stro1 Of 10000 Miles Every
Second.
From the London Mail: II the av-
erage old man of comparatively seden-
tary habits were told that during his
life he had walked as many miles as
would compass the earth at the equator
six times he would probably be much
surprised. And yet such pedestrian
effort only represents an average walk
OF six miles day for a period OF
sixty-eight years. Similarly, the man
who is content with the daily average
walk of four miles will consider him
self an athlete on learning that every
year he walks distance equal to
trip from London to Athens. When
one considers the aggregate walking
records OF the world, the figures are
even more surprising. Assuming that
each individual averages a four-mile
walk day (and this cannot be con-
sidered an extravagant estimate when
one remembers that Thomas Phipps
of bingham has walked 100000 miles
on postal duty alone), the startling
conclusion is arrived at that the world
covers journey of 69,444 miles every
time the clock ticks, night and day.
This means that the worlds walking
record for a second of time is equal
to two trips around the equator and
more than thirteen jaunts between
London and Naples. Every minute
the aggregate man walks distance
equal to eight return trips to the moon,
supplemented by over fifteen walks
around the earth's waist. In an hour
he could walk as far as the sun and
back again, take a trip to the moon
(from the earth) 140 times, while still
leaving himself stroll of 10000 miles
to finish the cigar he lit at the COM
mencement of his journey of sixty min
utes. But considering the rate OF his
progress, it is probable that even a
slow smoker might require a second
cigar before finishing the walk. In a
single year the aggregate man walks a
distance of 2,190,000. 100000 miles,
which, after all, inconceivably great
as it is. would take him less than one
eleventh part Of the way to the nearest
fixed star. 1t is we'll for the aggregate
mans exchequer that he walks these
distances instead OF covering them by
rail. At the rate of penny a mile. the
worlds annual walk would cost f9.125,-
100000, or ten times as much gold as
is current throughout the entire world.
To purchase ticket for this distance
! 1t would be necessary to mortgage the
entire United Kingdom to three-fourths
| OF its full value.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
THE soERs uLrrMAruM.
Demand That England Stop NIassing
Troops ON tho Border.

Troops ON tho Border.
London. Oct. 1.-THE text Of the
Boers' note under date of yesterday,
and comprising their ultimatum, was
received yesterday afternoon from Sir
Alfred Milner, British high commits
sioner of South Africa.
In 1t the Transvaal complains that
while negotiations We're proceeding be-
tween the two countries Great Britain
was massing troops on the Transvaal
borders, which was regarded as a
threat against its independence. This
massing of troops necessitated the as
sembling of the burghers for the de
fense of the country. The note then
calls upon England to agree to arbi-
| tratton or conference c4ncerning all
points in dispute. and demands that
British troops on the Transvaal bor-
ders be instantly withdrawn and a
third Of all the British reinforcements
sent to South Africa since June 1 also
be withdrawn"
| If the Transvaal demand is complied
with the Boer government also agrees
| to withdraw its troops.
| An immediate affirmative answer
Great Britain before 5 o'clock to-mor-
row Is demanded. else the Transvaal
government will be compelled to re-
gard the action of her majesty's gov
ernment as formal declaration of
war. and will not be responsible for
consequences.
| A dispatch from Pretoria, dated Mon,
day evening says:
"Owing to the state OF the country
generally and the sad circumstances
which prevail, it has been officially an
nounced that there will be no birthday
reception at the presidency. Matters
are becoming critical and many of the
burghers in the three main comman-
does are impatient and feel that it is
| suicide to await the arrival of over
whelming reinforcements from Eu-
rope. The President has done his ut
most to stem this feeling. in the hope
that diplomacy might still settle mat
| ters.
During the past few days tele-
graphic conferences have been held
with President Steyn. and whatever
course shall be taken by the Trans
vaal will receive the recommendation
and support of the Free State.
ut is freely rumored in the town,
| and Is believed to he correct, that the
government assumed its firm position
because Great Britain's new proposals
have not yet arrived, though Mr..
Conyngham Greene. British diplomatic
agent at Pretoria. informed State Sec
retary Reitz nine days ago that they
would be formulated in few days
time. Consequently the burghers are
alarmed mt the continued dispatch Of
troops from England and India"
| Lorenzo Marques, Oct. 1O.-Refugees
who have arrived here report that
Swaziland. the administration of which
is under the government of the South
African republic, in accordance with
the convention of 1894. between Great
Britain and the Transvaal. is entirely
deserted by English and Beers. They
say the police have been withdrawn
and the prisons thrown open. The shops
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
p,ov 10 rrust. in Indiana.

Anderson. Ind. October 1O.-In the
Injunction suits brought by the Win
dow Glass Workers National assOcia-
ton, enjOining Indiana manufacturers
from transferring their plants to the
$17,OO0.OOO combine, Judge Ryan to-
day handed down ruling which deals
n severe blow to trusts depending upon
Indiana plants for control OF markets.
He overruleSl all d0inurrers set up by
the trust. and held that 1t was within
the Jurisdiction of the courts to rule
on the case, and that the case was suf-
ficlent for action.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
Tho Mannlicher Rihe.

The power OF the Mannlicher rife
was recently demonstrated in an acci-
dent near Prague. Two gendarmes en-
tered a room In an Inn and closed the
door, putting their rifles In the corner.
One rife fell and discharged. itself.
the bullet going through the door into
the next room where party was
dancing. It passed through the body
OF n musician. killing him. and then
through the bodies OF Ave OF the men.
all OF whom were dangerously
wounded.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12

There Is more Catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together
and until the Inst few years was supposed to be
incurable For great many years doctors pro-
nounced 1t q local disease, and prescribed local
with local treatment, pronounced 1t 1ncurable
science has proven eatarrh to be a constitu-
tutionni treatment Halls Catarrh Cure. man
ufnctured by F. J. Cheney q Co.. Toledo. Ohio,
Is the only constitutional cure on the market
teaspoonful 1t acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to cure
Send for circulars and testimonials Address
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
Captain Cartsr Pays III. Fine.

New York. October 1O.-Oberiin NJ.
Carter. tho disRrncsd army officer. hns
paid tho fine Of 5000. imposed by tho
court-martiaL Ills check for that
amount was sent to United States DIE
trict Attorney Burnett. Mr.. Rose Of
Carriers cU,inssA. has been called to
Savannah ard Judge IMcombc has
therefore extended tho time for sub
mission Of briefs In the habens corpus
proceedings until next Saturday.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
Klpllns.. o,t, 70 ml. rhy.,e,.n.

DR.. James Conland OF Brattleboro.
VT, feels himself to be the richest man
In his part OF the country. He IN
the Kipling family physician, and he
accompanied Mr.. Kipling IL his vari-
ous trips to the Great Banks when the
famous author was getting lnforma-
ton 1or his Captains Courageous -
The other day Mr.. Kipl!ng made his
doctor q present OF the original manu-
script.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
New ao..,. for Now York.

Now York. OF. 1O.-It is announced
that the Roman Catholic orphan asy.
lum property. occupying block on
Fifth avenue adjoining st. Pntrick's II
nthedrnl. and valued at $2.T5O. 900. has
ecn sold to n capitalist who will erect
{ great hotel OF the Waldorf-AstorIa
We.
II !s also stated That walbridge T..
Terry has begun the erection OF n
rye hotel on the site Of the Windsor
tel. burred last March with loss Of
:, I've lives.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
TO MUCH ORE.
smcltess Unable 10 Take Care OF the Grip
Creek Output.

Regarding the glut OF Cripple Creek
ores, the Denver Republicans corre-
spondent says:
The sensational reports regarding the
closing down OF the mines OF the dis.
trict for the reason that the railroads
refuse to transport only high grade ore.
grow out OF the glutted conditions
~ the various reduction plants treating
D Ihe ore OF the district. The attempt to
lay the blnme upon the local railroads,
upon investigation. does not prove to
be altogether justlfiable. The present
capacity OF the reduction plants II
over!axed aud there In developing n
three-corncre fight between the rail.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
BrYnn In Much Ilatfar.

Omaha. Neb.. October 1O.-In reply
to n telegraphic Inquiry as to his con-
ditIOn, w. J. Bryan replied rs follows.
from Webster. Ia. where he II stop
ping with Fred white. the Democratic
candidate for governor OF that state:
MY condition WINS not serious and
am much better to-day. l expect to be
able TO resume my tour tomorrow"
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12

In addition to 1000 freight cars the
Baltimore and Ohio South Western
railroad has purchased two new pos
tai cars, 60 feet in length, four s5
foot baggage cars. five 60 foot combi-
nation baggage and coaches, three 60
foot first class coaches with wide ves-
tibules and modern in every respect,
and two combination parlor, dining
and observation cars each 81 feet in
length
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
Hacked bx Reputation.

The Union Pacific has added new mod
ern equipment to its service both east
and west from Denver, and gives even
better satisfaction to it's patrons than in
the past. 1t stands without a rival as tho
quickest and most elegant route, with
accommodations to accommodate ali
classes Of passengers, Only one night to
ten hours saved between Denver and the
Pacific coast. Ticket onice al 18th street
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
Halls Family Pills are the best

Bobby has malaria. and we had to pay
him dime to take quinine." That's all
right. But he spent the dime for a
watermelon and that gave him another
chill
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12

..fIow can always ny I'VE d IN ., fiat N winter
ful after having lived in our trunks all
summer.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
A Dcn,iIy Insult.

To salute wlth the left hand is n
deadly insult to MohammedSns In the
East
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
/" What's IN a Nanae?''

Everything, when you come TO nseeE
cdaes. e4 sa,sapanGa BY any ofhe, nan,e
can neues equal Hoods. because of tie
peculiar combination. proportion and pro-
cess BY <uhieh Hoods possesses n1erii
peculiar TO itself. and BY zuhich It cures
uahen al other medicines faa. Cures
serofulA. salt rhemn. dyspepsia, cstsr,h.
rheumatism. that tired feeling, etc.
&odJ Sa.SabodM
wrTJ2jS3SyYEYJ.y.y
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-12
NEW SOUTH WALES LANCERS WHO HAVE JUST SAILED FOR
SOUTH AFRICA


70 irnperil their future in order to refuse
these rights. at all events the blame rests
on them and not on Us. and we can feel
that. whatever We may have 10 endure
before the war is brought to final con-
elusive and successful issue, the sacrifices
We shall be called upon TO make are
sacrifices IN the interests Of the rights Of
men and Of civilization" prolonged
cheers.)
Mr.. BaIfour concluded his speech with
an expression of thanks to the audience
for their approval of the Government 5
policy.
Mr. Asquith. speaking at the Dundee,
credited the Government with a sincere
and honest desire to avoid war. II
seemed Incredible, he said. that the other
should strike the first blow in a conflict
which could have but one issue. The
handling Of the problem by the Beers was
such as no civilized country could permit
and the issue raised by the TransvaaPs s
ilI-starred dispatch was one from which
Great Britain could not shrink, but was
bound to take up.
The vast majority Of the British peo-
pie, Mr. Asquith declared, contemplated
the war with reluctance and aversion. and
saw in it little or no prospect either of
advantage or military glory. It was not
with light heart that they took I'D the
challenge. but now that it was forced
upon them, they would see it through.
Right Hon William St John Broderfck.
Under Secretary Of State for Foreign At
fairs. announced in a speech at GuiIford
that the Government had made the only
possible reply 70 the TransvaaI, namely,
that we are not prepared to discuss such
terms
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-12

4 dispatch from Glencoe Camp dated
wednesday noon says the burghers are
reported 10 be beyond the Presidents
control and hostlities are expected at
any moment
a dispatch from Newcastle. Natal, says
that az q meeting held there IN the in
teres- IF peace, 4 crowd OF patriots In
vadeG The hail. s-o-med the platform and
moved and carried a resolution to support
the Government in the war. The police
were called upOn 70 restore order and
finally cleared the hall.
The Daily Mails Berlin correspondent
says: General BENJAMIN Harrison. for
uer President OF the United States, de-
C-ared 20 me to-day that he sighted
breakers ahead for the British ship Of
state"
The military authorities IN South Al
rtca have instituted q censorship over all
telegraus in order 70 prevent informa-
ton regarding British movements from
reaching the Beers
DURHAM, Oct u-Authentic infOrma-
from Ladysuith confirms the report that
Il Is the intention Of the Beers to occupy
Newcastle Immediately.
CAPE TOWN. Oct. 1.-THE correspond
ent at SaEdsprUit Of the South African
News telegraphs late Tuesday evening as
follows. Owing TO intelligence received
during the day war appears 10 be more
remote.
No precise Information IS obtafuabIe
here, but there is good reason TO believe
that the correspo spondeuts statement is
correct
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-12

on the Transvaal situation burst out to-
night A J. BaIfour. First Lord of the
Treasury; Henry Herbert Asquith. former
Home Secretary, and others spoke in vari-
Gus parts Of the country. Sir Michael
Hicks Beach, Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer, who was to have delivered an
address on the subject. is suffering from
an attack of bronchitis and was unable
70 speak. Mr.. BalfoUr. addressing the
Uniouists Of Haddington, said:
The crisis IN South Africa has now
reached the stage where diplomacy is put
aside, argument ceases to make further
place and appeal is made TO arms. Peace
and good viii among men, which 1t is
our first business 70 cultivate in all of
Great Brttain's vast possessions, has been
wantonly and gratuitously fmperiled by
the rash policy Of the Boer Government
"a great change has taken place in the
past three months IN the opinion OF this
country regarding our South African
policy. There was not then the clear
conviction which now exists respecting
the true merits Of the case which is now
TO be decided by the arbitrament Of force,
but the more the public has known OF
what the Government has done and what
they aimed at the more they have come
around 10 the view that the Government,
If they have erred at all, have erred on
the sue OA pc-LLt-ilL- = muse " no supported
Us can look back TO the long, anxious
months with the conscientious conviction
that we earnestly desired peace, though
war was imminent, and that though at
the moment I am speaking war may
actually have begun, that war is none Of
our seeking, none Of our desire, but is
forced upon Us by those who are not men
fighting for the freedom OF their country.
but oIigarchy. who fear that the hour Of
their domination is at an end.
Now that the prospects of peace are
finally Destroyed, now that war with all
its consequences, all its loss OF life, all
its destruction Of property, all its suffer
iugs, IS on US, we can say we have never
asked anything but justice never desired
anything but freedom, all we Ionged for
was equality under the TransvaaI re-
public toward men of our race and speech,
which we freely gave TO the men OF the
Dutch race and speech in the neighboring
colonies, and if they think 1t worth while
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-12

Q Q o 90 Q 5000 Q
AMERICAN OFFICIALS HOPE
THAT WAR MAY BE AVERTED

CALL HEADQUARTERS. WASHINGTON
WhIe
nc
on hoperul
this will be accomplished
though of
edgrnent
o
will
has
requested the United
Great Britain The British
conference
oerstand the intention OF
salon pursue IN protecting British interests in
archives of British will
friendly
s and United
taves OF respective nations
interests actually within Jurisdiction
United
half u the Government Of Spain between
thai
o
and their
Montgomery South
she Will be retained in American
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-12
LORD R0SEBERY now
EXPRESSES HIS VIEWS

LONDON, Oct u--Lord Rosebery, the
former Premier and Liberal leader, has
finally declared his position relative 10
the South African question In a letter
under to-day's date he says:
I have maintained silence because am
10th 10 re-euter politics. To-day, how
ever, L can speak without touching poll
tics, for a situation has been created
which is beyond party poIemics. think
there is much in the last three years OF
our returns with the Government Of the
TransvaaI to criticize II not condemn, but
that is all over for the present. 1t is
needless TO discuss how we could best
have attained our simple and reasonable
object OF rescuing our fellow countrymen
in the TransvaaI from intoIerahIe condi-
tiors of subiection and injustice and Of
securing equal rights for the white races
in South Africa: for an uItimatum has
been addressed to Great Britain by the
South African republic which is itself a
declaration of war.
In the face of this attack upon the na-
ton the people will undoubtedly close
their ranks and relegate party controver-
sizes to more convenient season. There
is one more word 10 be said Without at
tempting to judge the policy which con-
cIuded a peace after the reverse at Ma
juba HILL | am bound to state my pro-
found conviction that there is no con-
ceivable Government in this country
which could reDeat X
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-12

shades Of political faith. Many women
were present.
Augustus Van Wyck, who was the Dem
ocratic candidate for Governor in oppo-
s1tton to Roosevelt, presided A number
OF societies were represented, including
the Daughters Of the American Revolu-
ton, Sons of the Revolution, Society of
Colonial Danes, Order Of the Loyal Le-
gton, Holland Society, Holland Danes and
the United Irish Societies. Among those
present were General James r. O'Beirne,
who recently was appointed representa-
tive OF the Beers in this country. The
long list Of vice presidents includes Gov
ernor Ptngree of Michigan, Senator Mason
OF Illinois Senator Platt Of New York and
Senator Teller Of Colorado.
Van Wyck made a speech in which he
characterized the pending struggle as one
OF the strong against the weak
Bourke Cochran then took the platform
and was received with a tremendous ova-
ton. He spoke for an hour. and while the
applause was cyclonfc at times, there
we're good many Interruptions on the
part Of several hundred English sympa-
thizers who occupied seats in the rear
OF the nall and in the galleries. Mr.
Cochran went into detail on the relations
between the two contending nations.
spoke Of England's rights in the making
OF treaties with the Beers, and added:
The United States has as much right
to intervene to prevent aggression and
preserve peace as England has for the
qualification Of greed and the spoliatton
OF territory. President Kruger was with
in his rights, and I believe stepped out
side his duty when he consented to dis
cuss the question of citizenship with anv
person who should couple it with a
threat. The ostensible reasons assigned
for Mr.. Chamberlain's policy are so mad
equate that we are compelled to look for
the real reasons elsewhere. Why is it
that the peace Of the world IS endangered
on such a himsye pretense?
The answer is on the tongue of every
Engltshman, but it suggests such reck-
Iessness, such needless moral depravity,
that I would not undertake to formulate
It Let an Engiishman answer it and it
proelaims the infaHy OF their Govern
ment-
In all the history Of the human race"
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-12
MUNICATION WITH
TRANSV4AL NOW CUT

LONDON. oct. u-Noth.ng since This
has been received from Pretoria. ana
doubtless the tslegraplIc communication
with the Trarsvaai Is now cut The ab-
sence Of news from the Cape since early
morning IS not due to an interruption OF
the cable but 20 the immense pressure
of work. the cables probably being nearly
uonopollzed by British Government dis
patches, which take precedence over all
others only two cables run 20 Cane
Town from Europe. ard the one Oh the
eastern coast is very slow. so that Drac-
ticaIly all the work is thrown oa one At
Iautfc cable, which means that the pres
ent exasperating delay viii recur repeat
edIy during the progress Of the war and
that the newspaper dispatches viii prob
ably be very meager
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-12

at oppression. But this is not 50"
He declared his belief that if England
goes TO war with the Trausvaal the
United States will fOrcfbly advance her
claims regarding the Alaskan boundary.
These resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That this meeting having
considered the difficulty which has arisen
between Great Britain and the South
African republic, and having examined
the relation of these two States as de-
fined by the convention of 1881 and 1854, is
of the opinion that Great Britain does not
possess any right of intervention in the
internal affairs Of the South African re-
public either by treaty or by international
law.
Resolved, That this meeting is also of
the opinion that the South African re-
public, although not bound TO comply
with any OF the demands of Great Brit
ain, has shown a proper and commend
able willingness TO consider the alleged
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-12

E5 .000, 600 in naval and military prepara-
tons, the orders placed with contractors
this week alone amounting 70 $500 900. The
authorities, anticipating a serious reduc-
ton in the output Of the South African
coal mines, have ordered 50O0 tons Of Eng
lish steam coal 10 be sent 10 the Cape
for the use Of the warships
The outbreak Of war has sent up the
price OF English wheat, and on various
markets the farmers have refused 10 selI
wheat under SO shuIiugs per quarter. in
some cases even holding out for a still
higher price.
A dispatch from Kimberly says Cecil
Rhodes IS expected there shortly.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-12
MEN OF MANY RACES
MAY FIGHT BRITONS

LONDON, Oct. IA telegram from
Pretoria timed 7:S0 yesterday evening
says: The situation IS becoming hourly
more critical Numerous Americans,
Germans, French, Swedes. BeIgians, Nor
wegians, Danes, Italians, Dutchmen.
Swiss and Cape Afrikanders have gone 10
the border TO fight for the TransvaaI, al
though they are not burghers, while many
British residents also have taken the oath
OF allegiance. The hope is expressed by
many that war will yet be ayerted.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-12

Government Of the South African repub-
lie"
1t had been rumored around the hail
that the meeting would break Up in a
seething mass of people burning a
Union Jack 1t was expected by the
plotters that paudemOuium would reign
At the end Of the meeting man in the
rear of the hall. with few followers as
a bodyguard, seized a Union Jack that
was hoisted there and tore II TO shreds.
Then he turned to run and was thrown
out Of the hall by the police.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-12

shouted Mr.. Cochran, ''I defy any man to
find an instance where war has been
based upon reasons as atrocious as this"
Mr.. Cochran eulogized President Kru-
ger. who was cheered.
1T has been said he continued, that
while the President Of the United States
sympathizes with the TransvaaI, yet he
loves England too well TO demonstrate.
If this be so then he is ready to connive