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Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19

WILLIAM +. flick, candidate for county
commissioner. is one Of the most capable
and upright business men OF the county.
For years he has been doing a general
blacksmithing business in Black Hawk.
He is very able man and the taxpayers
OF the county can safely trust him to
look after their interests in the board OF
county commissioners, where just such u
man, one Of good judgment and careful
in every undertaking, is needed. With
the court house being built and other
Improvements made, the county needs a
man to assist in distributing the county
taxes, who will make the money go the
farthest and in the places needed and
where it will do the most good, and we
can assure the voters that such a man Is
William Flick.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19

CHRISTOPHER TREZIsE, candidate for
treasurer, is the present county treas
urer, and no more honest man or one
truer to the interests of his conttituents
has ever held this office. He is ever
striving to do his duty for his constitu-
ents and for the county and no one has
better record than Kit. This year, as
can be seen in another column, he has
the smallest delinquent tax sale ever
published, due to his energy and ability.
Kit has made splendid official and de-
serves reelection, which he will no
doubt receive, and for two years more
the taxpayers of the county can rest as
sured that the county funds are in safe
hands.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19

RICHARD MURLEy is the candidate for
assessor, and will receive a handsome
majority, as his services for the past two
years warrant. He is the present asses
sor. and although this Office is not always
conducive to make friendly feelings as n
good many people do not care for the
man who helps to make up their taxes,
yet by his earnest endeaTors and hard
work has made host of friends, as the
taxpayers know that his work is always
conscientious and that he favors no one,
only doing what his duty demands of
him
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19
NEvADAvlLLE.

r. j. Morse. with the Bank OF Florence,
at Florence, Colorado, gave The OBsER-
YER friendly call last Thursday. He
was on o visit with his mother, Mrs.
Sadie M. Morse, and sister, Miss Carrie
Morse, at Nevadaville.
10. Kramer last Saturday reopened
his saloon on Main street, first door
below the postoffice.
Mr.. Kennedy, Of the Vendome Gold
Mining and Milling company, alter an
from Denver last Monday, remaining
here until to-day.
w. j. Wells, who has been looking
around the Town of Mines for the last
ten days, returned to Denver Tuesday
Miss Carrie Morse left for Denver
yesterday, where she will be the guest of
her friend, Miss Lawlor.
A new boiler is to be placed at the
First National Kansas mine. 1t is un-
derstood that the pool operating it will
be recognized, some of the former pool
dropping out while others take their
place.
The lessees of the West Flack mine
have cut into chute of ore that
promises rewarding them well for the
money they have been expending of late.
The board of registration in the two
precincts of this place report that there
will be a very light vote polled here on
Tuesday, November Z. A large number
of miners have removed from here since
last fall.
Elisha c. Stevens, of Denver, is visit
ing relatives and friends here, arriving
last Tuesday.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19
A CARD,

1t has been commonly reported since
the conventions of yesterday thatin case
OF the election OF Mr.. Thomas Cody /
would be selected as under sheriff to at
tend to the duties Of the office. wish
to say to the citizens and voters of Gil.
pin county that there is no truth in the
report, and under no circumstance would
accept such position; and, further, il
Mr.. Cody is elected, he most certainly
will discharge the duties of the Office of
sheriff himself, personally.
Central City, October IL, 1899.
JOIN II. NICHOLS.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19

"The Hottie est Coon in Dixie, which
comes to the opera house next Sunday
night. is the leading colored attraction
Of this country this season. both in
number, and prominence of its members.
Wonderful progress has been made in
caliber and popularity Of exclusive col.
ored shows during the past five years
until they now take rank with our lead.
ing amusement attractions, and the
doors of many Of the leading theaters of
the big eastern cities are being opeLed
to them, and marvellous business in
most instances has been the result. In
its costuming, musical Sc elections, come
dy, etc this nesest bidder for public
favor will compare very favorably with
any OF the pretentious white face comedy
organizations on the road, having double
the number Of people, and its singing at
least, far surprising anything outside OF
the big operatic companies. We are
positive we have secured "A treat for our
patrons who love good singing, and pure
wholesome fun.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19
Stockholders Meeting.
CENTRAL Cry, CoLo.. Sept. 81.

CENTRAL Cry, CoLo., Sept. 81, 1899.
To the Stockholders Of the Quartz Hill Mining
and Tunneling Company
Ynu are hereby notified that there will be n
special meeting Of the stockholders Of said COM
pany held at it's office in Central City. Colorado
on Thursday. the 2nd dny of November. 1894, at
1880 o'clock p. m, which meeting is called for
the purpose OF considering the matter of raising
said company from the sheriH's sale heretofore
made. and to pay other outstanding bills for
taxes and other necessary expenses, and to ask
the stockholders to contribute n sun. probably
not exceeding 20 cents per share Of stock held
by them for that purpose. nnL to consider snch
other matters us will properly come before the
meeting. II. j. kRUSE, President.
Il. II. POTTER, Secretary.
First pub Sept 2s-last Oct %
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19

For years be has been conducting gen.
erai quartz hauling business, and has
won the confidence and regard OF every
one who has come in contact with him.
He has been elected alderman of Central
City several times as a Populist, from
the Fourth ward. the strongest Republi'
can ward, which in itself shows what his
neighbors think OF him, and who knows
man better than his neighbor. Mr..
Cody will:make an excellent sheriff, and
credit to the county.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19
To the voters of GIlpin County.

1t having come TO my knowledge that
some person or persons, either being
misinformad OF through malicio1sr e,
are circulating the report that il elected
Sheriff will appoint John II. Nichols
as my deputy and have him perform the
duties Of this Office. wish to state
such are not or have not been my inten-
tions, and that will attend to the office
myself. Hoping that this will stop any
more Of such FAKE RuMoRs, remain,
Yours obediently,
THOMAS CODY
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19
Rrnkr Ills Right Wrist.

Mr.. Means, of the Gilpin Mercantile
Company, last Sunday in stepping OIL
the sidewalk on Pine street to turn the
corner OF the First National Bank build.
ing in front OF G. Il. Kaneen's tailoring
establishment slipped. He threw out
his right hand to protect himself after
striking the sidewalk. On regaining his
feet it was found that his right wrist was
broken. DR.. Asquith Set the fracture
and Mr.. Means left on the afternoon
train for Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19
ADMINISTRATORS NoTICE.

Estate Of Mrs. Mamie Bowden, Deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed al
ministrator Of the estate Of Mrs. Mamie Bowcen
late Of the County OF Gilpin and state Of Colorado
deceased hereby gives notice TINT he will appear
before the County Court Of Gilpin County Mt the
tenber Term. 1899 of said court, ON the last
Monday In November next, being Nov. 9th, 1899,
at which time all persons having claims against
said estate nre notified and requested to attend
for the purpose Of having the same adjusted
All persons indebted to shid ehtate are requested
to make immediate payment to the undersigned
Dated this 10th dag Of October A. j. 1890.
WILLIAM HARVEY,
Administrator.
First Publication Oct IL
Last Publication Nov
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19
Collar Bon. Broken.

Vincent Farenzina, while at work in
the Phoenix Burroughs mine on Quartz
Hill Monday morning little after seven
o'clock, plank fell striking him between
the shoulder blades, breaking the right
blade. After being hoisted to the SUI
face and taken to his residence in this
city, Drs. Abe Ashbaugh and Asquith
attended him and set the fracture.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19
Docs Not Fear Competition.

The merchant who keeps the dust
from his counters, the cobwebs from his
windows. who is constantly and univer'
sally courteous to all, and who does not
forget to advertise, and to study the ar
OF advertising that merchant need moi
fear the din and clash of competition,
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19

L. c. TODD, candidate for surveyor, is a
gentleman well fitted in every particular
for this position. He is a careful and
trustworthy man and the duties of his
Office will be well attended to, and the
citizens of the county may rest assured
that their interests will be carefully
looked after.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19

The famous Clorinda Chorus OF six
teen singers, now with the Hottest Coon
in Dixie, was for sixteen weeks, consec-
utive weeks, the rage at the New York
Casino roof garden. They were also
seen tor eight consecutive weeks in Chi
cago and have appeared in all the i'm
portant cities Of the country, between
New York and San Francisco. Opera
House. Sunday night next.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19

DR.. c. A. BoURK, candidate for cor
oner, is the present mayor of Nevada
vile. He will attend to his duties faith
fully and promptly and no better selec-
ton could have been made.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19
Fresh Fruits,

Fresh fruits will keep your blood cool
and act MS corrective, insuriDg good d.
gestion. Much cheaper and more en-,
joyaDle than taking medicine. Call on
the Sauer. McShane Mercantile Com
pany.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19

THOMAS CODY, candidate for Sheriff,
is one Of the most popular, conservative,
hon,s and upright men in the county.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19
CHAS. L. CUNO,
Assayer and Chemist,
1872 Champa St., Denver, Colo.

IIo- OHHIHpU oV'' DoH'oIi OV'V'
=. o. box 7Si.
Gold, Silver, Lead, 10 cents each. Any
two 81. All three S1.25. Copper 81.
Zinc S1.5o. Iron, Manganese, Silica, 81
each. All three So. Prices on other
chemical work furnished upon applica-
ton. Amalgamation, Cyanide, Chlori-
nation tests, 90 each. Contracts for ore
made with smelters and sampling Of
same attended to. Write us.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19

The Rathbone Sisters will give grand
oall at Armory hall on the evening Of
November ith.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19
Iinn.,t.nd I,rea,l.

Pies and cakes, fresh every day at Jack s
Place, Main street, Central.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19

The Mueller Commission Co. for fami-
ly liquors.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19

The Neef Bros. Wiener Maerzen Beer
is bottled expressly for family use, it il
recommended by Denver leading ply
sicinnR
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19
House For Sale.

House For Sale.
1O-room house on Villa Street, Centra
City. Inquire of r. II. Davis.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-19

pany.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-10
Ezsszs.

~ 10 p. m Tuesday very mesgre re-
turns indicate republican gains in the
county elections held over Kansas. In
Shawnee county the whole republican
ticket Il elected BY a gain Of 20 per
cent over last year. A very light vote
wsA polIcd all oyer the state. Returns
received up TO midnight indicate that
the republican gain over the state at
large will average 10 per cent. The
republicans have elected 9 out OF the
~ candidates for district judge in the
state and the only two candidates for
state senators.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-10
a Joke on De OUR cey.

The late Sir John Steel, the sculp.
tor. used to tell with great enjoyment
!he story OF a trick played upon De
Quincy by Christopher North" VIII
son was often greatly taken up by
things that did not seem 10 others Of
very great moment, and on one occa-
sion. while at Elleray. he was entirely
engrossed and absorbed In the arrang-
ing OF a new meat safe. which was hung
up on pulleys from a tree In the gar
den. One morning he persuaded De
Quincy. who happened to be visiting
Elieray at the time. to come out with
him, and began as usual to expatiate
on the merits OF his invention, while
De Quincy, profoundly buried In some
thing doubtless more Intellectual. did
not appear eyen to hear that the pro-
lessor was speaking. When they got
to the meat safe, Wilson, unable to
make him listen TO his explanations,
opened the door. and giving the absent
minded philosopher a push The was a
very small mani. sent him into II
bodily and turned the key; then. pull
Ing the ropes. he swung De Quincy
high up among the branches like a bird
in a cage. greatly to his wrath and the
professors delight.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-10

Russia hsa agreed 10 srbitrate with
this country the Gains for damages
Tor seizure Of American sealers eight
years ago. England and Canada have
also agreed on the temporary Alaskan
boundary and Germany and England
seem inclined 20 settle the Samoan af-
fair In accordance with their respective
Interests and the rights OF the United
States. This somewhat extraordinary
disposition TO settle all outstanding
disputes With this country is fatter-
Ing. OF course. 10 America. but II sug-
gexts that q or more Of the com
VIaisant powers mentioned IL likely
soon 10 spring a surprise In some part
OF the world snd that II ID thought best
10 be On friendly terms with Uncle
Sam before attempting a coup, How
ever that may be. the United States Is
ready to come TO a fair understanding
with n or all as 10 any grievances OF
disputes between the countries, and az
a. future events IL quite able TO look
after It's own interests. But we will
not become too intimate with any oil
them.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-10

Americans can have zoOf country
roads. " they want them. II IA only a
matter ~ taking proper rare o. them
when they are onee made. aud ;hi1
mus, be done with regularity and tys-
TEN. In England the roas-msn6er II
always at work. he lives ia a cottage
IN the road and takes care ~ a section
which has been assigned a. hin. with
bis harrow he Ellis the worn places
with fin; and removes the litter from
the roadway, keeping u neat and tidy.
There Ia an Inspector for every county
division. and all the roads are under
the charge Of q committee Of the conn
~ council From beginning 20 end Of
the year nearly every mile of English
country road Ia under the charge Of a
roac-msndsr, paid TO DO his work.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-10

Returns from seventeen Lancaster
county precincts and nineteen city pre-
cincts give Reese 4,4O9 and Holcomb
3,3e5, leaving Reese in the lead by I.034
votes. His majority in the county will
fall below 1000 when the returns are
in.
Aaron Buckstaff is probably de-
feated for county treasurer by William
Mclaughlin. Returns received show
Buckstaff 2,9s6, Mclaughlin 1859.
The fusionists claim the election OF
Mclaughlin for county treasurer. Fred
Shepherd for county judge and p. ii.
Cooper for sheriff.
The race for sheriff is a close one
with chances favoring Bransou, the
republican candidate. The returns ie.
ceived show Branson 3,234, Cooper
3,0s5.
The result of the vote for county
judge is very close. Frank X. Waters,
republican, has 3,26S, so far as heard
from, and Fred Shepherd, fusionist
has 1896 votes.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-10

An English railway engineer has In
sonted a car for lessening the loss OF
life In railway accidents. The plan
adopted. which ia f~avorably regarded
BY English experts. Ia extremely sim
pie. On the ground that the danger
from railway accidents is In the tend
tncy Of the modern car TO telescope.
and In the inability Of the preseat style
sf buffers to take up very severe
shocks, the inventor has designed a car
that will take up and break a very
teavy shock without injury TO itself.
sxcept In extreme cases. His buffer
.ar IL filled with powerful springs, cal
,ulated to resist ordinary pressure. but
10 telescope under intense strain to
pne-third It's normal size, thus exhaust
Ing the force OF the shock and saw
Ing the passenger cars from injury
rhe cars ere TO be used In pairs. one
10 follow every train and another Ia
precede the baggage car. separating 1,
from the engine and tender. The force
Of a collision would thus be broken
whether II should come from the from,
Or rear.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-10
NtssftsIcr1.

The election passed oS quietly
throughout the state. The Democratic
majority Is cstinated AZ 30ODO The
entire democratic s,a,c ticket "a elected
~ a majority eOnservatively estimated
a. W.OoO Tne official count viii not
greatly vary ;hess figures. The pop
ulist vofe showed a decided falling off
which will probably moa 10 - pes
cent NC. o7eT & 1850 votes we're polled
during the day. The vote on the Noel
smsnement providing for an elective
Judiciary viii reqHIfe an Official coun,
70 determine the result.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-10
FEAT IN BRIDGE BUILDING
Iron Substituted for Wood In One Hour
and Twelve Minutes.

@. J. Bishop. general superintendent
of bridge construction for the Rock
Island railroad, accomplished a won
derful feat in bridge-building on the
line nes Lincoln Tuesday. The old
wooden bridge at the crossing OF the
RockIsland line oyer the Burlington's
Kansas City line. we miles south of
the state pcnitentiary, was removed
and a new, 7s-foot iron bridge dropped
in it's place. and the line was reopened
without delaying a single train.
The new iron structure, weighing
eighty tons, was transported from
Rokeby on fiat cars, covering the three
miles with the heavy load in thirty
minutes. The bridge crew arrived at
the scene of the work at s:22 in the
morning. At $50 the iron work had
been lifted clear of the ca RS that had
carried il and vas blocked up; at s:57
the cars were run out from under the
iron structure; at 9:25 the old bridge
underneath the new one had been torn
away and the new bridge lowered to
the concrete abutments. At Gas, or
just hour and twelve minutes after
the iron work for the new bridge had
arrived at the place, fiagmen were
called in and the line was reported q.
X. for trains. While the work was GO
ing on, a Burlington train passed un-
derneath the bridge. Thirty men, two
locomotives, and one bridge car with
steam windlass and cables, were re.
luired in the work.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-10
,.nea. or..,Loa .-,.L-A

A LosdOn. November : special sara,
Although the e1aet terz-s q She agree
nen; are carefully TSzr1sS TIRE Axs.oc5
z;ed prezs il abe 20 say iass ths
saAnOan quesstoa Is Practically setsiei
aed aha. the Qualities will sar. patess
within a fsy dAys- ua5ess the z1ss a.
sxp>e+ed hitch o5-arz
Aseni-ozeiaI ro.e sppea-fur IN sbs
B@riin Sortsusschs A~sSer-Esin Z~s-
,1ng says: COC1t vCa Boetyz. ias
German niaister Of fO-sigz sEAfrs 4
a. ii.tie t1zlin=9 a. fgrz@-ly 20 y5s-5
the German Posit501 S5sh regzrt &c
Samoa
TkiS Il interpreted 60 ian ska.- n
the approaching s~ssiIe1eat. Great
Britain will shaa9oa her rights il .K-
eha1ge for eo-npsnsst5Vz @lsrzzs-e-
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-10
EXPO CLOSED IN DARKNESS
Unpaid Employees Pull the Fires at the
Power House and No Lights Burn.

The Greater American exposition
came TO a close on schedule time Tues
day at midnight. On account of the
electricians and firemen not having re-
ceived their pay they pulled the fires at
the power house, and the grounds were
dark during the evening. Although
there were many scenes of wild disor-
der, the people as a rule seemed to be
good natured.
Visitors in the agricultural building
took away souvenirs in the shape of
sheaves of wheat or oats, and every
thing else they could find. After per-
ambulating the grounds for awhile,
and finding that the lights were out,
many of the people left the grounds.
The exposition has been a losing ven-
turefrom the start, not more than a
total of 500, 900 paid admissions being
received during the life Of the exposi.
tiOn.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-10
ALVIN SAUNDERS Is DEAD
War Governor Passes Peace
fully Away at His Home.
MS LONG IEf AND COOP bids


Ex-Governor Alvin Saunders died at
foeloek Wednesday morning at his
home on sherman avenue. In Omaha,
al the age Of eighiy-aye years. He
passed away easily and naturally and
his death seemed TO the members Of
the family gathered around the bed
side a. th01zh he had merely gone
fru7 perfect consciousness into a gen.
tie sleep.
Governor SaunderS end has been ex.
pse1sd AiDOs. bO1rly for the last ten
cays His strength frs; began falling
aho-- SIX u7onths ago. when his hear.
shO-ed signs Of giving cut. and the
members q the family knew that his
6.ath eOzlS not be long delayed Only
o1ee or twice since then has he been
sb5e 20 Lave the hOzse for a drive
With ais Physician OF = tzrn IN a wheel
chair.
n spite Of This extreme 2 and his
phys5eal tnErrnfties he has had full
-p.sse.si0n % his mental faculties and
og1tinzed 20 Hatil within . few mo
inn 81 his 6eAth-
The g~OTernOr's wife. his daughter,
Mrs. Resell Y. Harrison, and his phy.
stefan. DR.. Hanchet;. were present
when he passed away. lie was per-
feeily rational until within a few mo
zenss Of his death.
Alsin Saunders was a native OF Flem-
inz eouaty. Kentucky. where he was
born July Il. 1917. His father was a
farmer and hisoppotGnities for school.
ing were limited
When he was nineteen years old be
struck out for himself and he went %
wha, IL now the site Of Mount Pleas
ant. Ia Here he obtained work on a
farm, bu; subsequently changed this
occupation for that ola clerk in a small
DR. gOods ssOTe.
He was a delegate 10 the first republi-
can state convention in Iowa. and also
90 the national convention tL.at nomi-
mated Abraham Lincoln for the presi-
dency.
President Lincoln appointed him
territorial governor of Nebraska March
20, 1901. In 1851 the admission of Ne,
braska TO the union terminated Gov
ernor Saunders gubcrnatorial Office
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-10
A MEXICAN BEAM CLOCK.
Exceptionally Clever yzs1 Perpssrz,e1
~ AZ ~Isxesisss ys~stsv.

A few years q pgblie curiosity
a s1eiied By the e7Ti51s leans
tailed the devil beanS Of Mexico"
whlcb shopksepers placed IL their
windows. Thy tOmsshai rsssmblsd
roasted coffee beans In shape and
soIor. They were also known az the
jumping beznE." owing q the fact
that from time TO time they made
IpzsrnodIc movements which propelled
them quite a little distance. The
beans grew on a small hush in the
Mexican mountains. and IL is eon-
Iecturei that they belonged to the or
Ter euphorbiaesze. The bean really
consisted Of three similar pods which
formed a single bean. II IL usually a
third Of the bean which was exhibited
% a curiosity. On opening the pod Il
vas found that IL contained a small
larya. something like that frequently
found in chestnuts. II r. this little
occupant which gives motion to the
bean by its jerks and thumps agains,
the side Of its home. IL the bean ia
slightly warmed 1t begins TO turn
from side TO side. and perhaps with a
Iudden thump turns completely over
and stands on one end. and then by
successive Jumps moves quite a dis
lance. Those who are not in the Sc
ere; are often greatly puzzled by this
strange bean. An en~ieEprising jew
sler devised a scheme OF utilizing
them { % make a magic clock He ac-
,omplished this by Initiating the shaps
of two Of the beans, making the
dummy beans out Of soft iron. One
be gilded and the other he silvered.
The prepared iron beans were placed
with the ordinary Jumping beans on a
hin white piece Of p~asieboard, out
lined and numbered like the dial Of a
clock, but devoid OF hands. The
dial was located over the works Of a
large clock, which was placed face
upward on the floor Of the store win
dow. He fastened small magnets 10
the ends OF the hands. The works
we're Of course carefully hidden from
view. All hat was in evidence was
the cardboard clock dial and the
jumping beans, among which were the
gold and silver painted iron beans.
These were placed on the cardboard
over the concealed hands with the
magnets attached. The magnets were
moved by the hands Of the clock SO
that they we're almost In contact with
the cardboard. AS they moved around
they carried the iron beans with them
thus telling the time OF day, and the
public was greatly interested by the
intelligence shown by the two beans.
which distinguished them from their
lively associates.-Scientifc Ameri-
can,