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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-04-21
PROOF THAT THE MERRIMAC ENTERPRISE WAS HOPELESS

there came also to Sir John the other
farmer with fine sucking pig. When
this was turned over 1t was found to
be stuffed with so sovereigns. The
gift, however, had to be refused, as the
lawyer was already retained.
In striking contrast to this was the
action OF the famous Spanish poet,
Sidi Iben Sarki. This happened not so
many years ago. The poet was living
in Fee, and desiring to show his ap-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-04-21

them to the great lawyer. They were
graciously received, and Sir John, taxi
ing one of the apples, split it in two,
and found therein a golden sovereign.
They were golden pippins, indeed!
The retainer was all that could be
desired, and the lawyer engaged to de-
fend his client. Shortly after this
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-04-21
Very Thick.

They were talking about the New
York fogs, and some one stated that
his ferryboat had stopped every few
yards on its way to the city, the fog
being so thick that it was impossible
to see ahead.
ooh, that's nothingw said another
man who was one of the company.
Coming down from New Dorp the fog
is sometimes so thick that the en-
gineer has to get out and lead the en-
gine.'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-04-21

ton Of this is told of Sir John May
nard, a shining legal light of those
days.
Two farmers had a grievance about
which they were compelled to 90 to
law. One of them prepared a basket
full of beautiful pippins and presented
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-04-21
Extraordinary Series of Snap Shot Photographs
Taken From the Deck of the Mississippi.

you ever take no risk like that. Ell
ever you gifts holt of any money do like
yer father before you done-bury 1t
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-04-21

A high ideal is a standing invitation
to reach a more exalted position.
Some people look happiest whsn
they have had bad news to tell.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-04-21

an spen' the rest Of yer life settln'
over it with q shotgun. Atlanta Con-
stitutiOn
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-04-21
No Use at All.

Coal Dealer-At last have found an
honest man.
Hawkins-Well, what of it? You
can't use him in your business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-04-21
HEARTREN DING.

The Remorse of This Naughty Poet
Must Have Been.
1t was a very common practice
century ago to conceal the real value
of a present. A good story in illustra-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-04-21

No Dan IS living as God means that
he shsuld who is not having to help
others.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-04-21
Financial Advice.

"Here's a man." said the old citi-
zen, "who lost $4,000 in bank, whar
he put 1t fer safe keepin'. Bill, don't
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
PUT ON AGAIN.

Manager Mccain, of the Kansas Bur
roughs Consolidated Mining company,
yesterday put on the miners again that
were temporarily laid of two weeks ago.
Thirty miners have been kept employed.
This will increase the force to the former
number employed, which was 130.
At the Fisk mine there are but few
employees on days pay, the work being
done under. contract or the tribute sys-
TEN. Mr.. Stockbridge has increased the
working force at that property. through
n contract let for driving cross cut over
to the Bobtail workings, with view OF
draining the Fisk.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
Forman wants Galena ore.
Gihen Company.

1t is an assured fact that the Giffen
Company, after a successful season of
five weeks at the Tabor Grand, Denver,
will play for one night only at the opera
house, next Sunday night, June %. The
play, "The Nominee" is the best repre-
sentative Of its peculiar school and is the
one which did much toward placing Nat
Goodwin in the front ranks as a robust
comedian. The author, Leander Rich
ardson, in writing this political satire,
was content with funny characters and
funnier situations, and made no attempt
at plot. As is suggested by the title,
the play is purely American throughout
and deals with ward rallies, ward heelers
and also formal orator. 1t is a lively
up-to. date farce and incidentally tells
how gay, young married man, who
wants to go to town for a "time," and,
finally, through the aid Of his secretary
finds q logical excuse. gets into all kinds
OF trouble and is found out and exposed
by shrew Of a motheri in law.
Mr.. Hobart Bosworth plays the gay
young married man, Miss Grace Scott,
the adventures, and Miss Helen Reimer
the mother.in.law. This excellent organ.
ization comes to Central City, complete
and "The Nominee" will be put on with
the same caro- which characterized oil OF
its performances at the Tabor.
Central City will extend hearty vel
come to tho Citizens next Sunday night.
Prices will not be advanced; regular
prices Toe and so, on sale ut COUGHS
Confectionery Store.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
sa3.Ooo.ooo SALE

A Salt Lake special to last Saturdays
Chicago Times Herald says: Marcus
DAILY, Of Montana, and his associates in
the Anaconda Mining company, have
sold all their earnings in that company's 8
vast and varied interests to an Eastern
syndicate headed by John d. Rockefeller
for S23,oo0,00O. Though the transfer oc.
Cured more than month ago, it has
never been made public. OF the $685.
100000 for which Mr.. DAILY and allied in-
tercsts were sold, Mr.. DAILY pockets &c.
100000, j. b. Hagin gets $1,000, 600, and
Floyd Tevis, Of San Francisco, Is 900. 600.
Mr.. DAILY has agreed to remain as man
ager OF the property for one year. His
salary is reported to be e25,00O. At the
end OF that time he will go on tour
around the world.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
NEWS AND NOTES.

Zinc ores carrying five per cent. are
successfully and prohtably treated at
Joplin, Missouri.
The ore in the After Supper lode, IN
Black Hawk, is improving with every
foot Of development work hat is made,
which is highly satisfactory to the leas.
ing company who are developing it.
The Denver Republican predicts that
the prevailing strike OF smeter employees
has had the effect OF throwing out thou
sands miners, and that more prospecting
will be done this season than for the
past ten years. ..,s
Almond II. Thompson and Will Nc.
Leod have taken contract to sink the
main shaft on the Next President lode
100 feet. Its present depth is 800 feet.
Mr.. Thompson is now overhauliDg' the
machinery preparatory to commence
sinking. ,r-s
But little work is being done. at the
present time by the Vendome Gold Min.
ing and Milling company, on Jones
mountain, Nevada district, outside OF n
party OF tributers who are taking out
ore from the Shafts lode, east OF the Hu.
bert vein. l...-
just at present Almond T. Thompson,
Of the Cook County mine, in Chase
gulcb, is holding the water at a Ger.
tain point in tho mine, pending n
meeting OF the Stockholders IN Chicago
after which he will receive advices from
the company OF their future plans in
opening up the property.
The eight hour law in Colorado which
went into effect June 10 is productive ol
n great deal OF disturbance in the rein.
tions between the smelling men and
their employees. 1t is to DO hoped that
matters will adjust themselves in due
time, and that a closing down OF the
smelters will not occur. 1t will take
some time to adjust matters. The rec.
ommendation OF Governor G. s. Thomas
regarding test case before the courts
has met with great favor. ~,
The old reliable Lake mine, Just sbovs
the: Dolta- Hudson, 10 under lease and
bond TO M eastern company, OF which
Ed. Quiglsy 10 manager. Preparation.
s's being made 70 run shs upper tunns
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
suprsms LodEe a. o. q. ".

The Supreme lodge Of the Ancient Or
dor United Workmen In session at In
dianapolis, Indiana. Last Saturday,
elected the following supreme officers:
Master Workman-John c. Biokford,
Manchester, N. II.
Eoreman-W. A. Walker, Milwaukee,
Overseer-A. G. Hartwick, New York.
Recorder-M. w. Sackett, Meadville,
Pa.
Receiver-John j. Acker, Albany, N. Y.
Guide-Alexander Pratt, Winnipeg.
Watchman-A. B. Jones, Wilmington.
Del.
Medical Examiner-Dr. D. Il. Shields.
Hannibal, Mo.
Trustees-W. D. Hare, Hillsboro, Ore;
A. 9. Bishop. Salt Lake, Utah; Thomas
Liggett, Montreal.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
ANOTHER NEW PLANT.

A new double engine friction holster
OF the Hendrie & Bolthoff pattern. was
received at Black Hawk on Monday, also
40-horse power boiler, and two iron ore
buckets. They were consigned to Hon.
J. w. Bostwick, and have been taken to
the rk-Gardner property, on Quartz
hill, which that gentleman will get in
shape for working. 1t has been idle for
the past twelve years, and adjoins the
Philadelphia Gardner property on the
west.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
AmenAbls to Eirht-nour Law.

A special to the Rocky Mountain News
from Salt Lake City, under date Of June
II, says: On the 9th instant the Utah
supreme court decided an important
case brought by miner to recover extra
pay for working over eight hours per
day. The action was brought under the
eight hour law, which is similar to that
OF Colorado. The court held In view OF
the fact that the defendant mining com.
pany employed the plnintiG 10 work
twelve hours per dny, both plaintiff and
defendant violated the law, and that tho
former had no standing in court. Tho
contention Of the labor leaders OF the
state had always been that the employer
alone could be punished when the eight.
hour law was violated, but this decision
sssms 70 hold that both employer and
enploys are equally wrong .dssrs.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
rYRrrrc SHELTER AT WARD.

Rocky Mountain News: General Man.
ager Nathan Gregg ind Metaflurgist
Loder OF the Ward smclter put in some
time about their plant this week and
neither OF them felt any alarm concerning
the general smelter strike, says the Ward
Miner. Mr.. Gregg had just returned
from New York, where he says, there is
plenty OF money to invest in Colorado
mining property as soon as the eight hour
controversy is satisfactorily settled. Mr..
Gregg was successful in securing an ad-
vance slice OF this idle capital for Ward
and consequently was in a good mood.
He spoke most enthusiastically regarding
the enterprise himself and associates have
established here and said II was o sure
winner, and that It would rsvolutionize
mining conditions here.
The company has Just nnlshed putting
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
Colorado Springs
Entertained Hor pIaymates

Petite Florence Becker, the 1O-year
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Becker, last Saturday, entertained a
number OF her school and plnymates at
the residence OF her parents, in Chase
gulch, OCCASION OF her tenth birthday.
The little miss is quite an entertainer. at
all events it was SO voted unanimously
by her guests. The afternoon was spent
happily in playing innocent games, the
young host serving luncheon. Those
present were Florence johnson, Olive
Bristol, Marguerite Rodda, Edna Will
liams. Viola Hicks, Gertrude Morgan,
Lulu Davidson, Lena Hcpborn, Electa
Franklin, Florence Morgan, Helen ALI.
son, Edna Allison, Minnie Simmons, Pc
vii Thomas Lulu McCallister, Nellie An
dersop, OF this city; Nettie Harris, OF
Denver, Raymond Trenoweth, and John
ME Simmons.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
GUNNELL MINE SOLD.

The Sum Paid Is $15O,OOO--Deed Filled
for Record.
Yesterday there was placed for record
deed conveying to the Gunnell Gold
Mining and Milling company, all the
holdings of.Kimber, Fullerton * Co., on
the Gunnell, Whiting, Grand Army,
Slaughter House, Marine, Pagan and
Star of Hope, patented mines, on Gun
nell hill, this city. Included in the sale
are the Polar Star mill (40 stamps,) Full
lerton lower mill (40 stamps) and the
Fullerton upper mill (33 stamps) all sit.
uate on north Clear creek, in Black
Hawk. The mills are all supplied with
water and steam power. The considera-
tion named in the deed is e750,0oO, the
deed having revenue stamps to the
amount Of 1876 attached to it. This is
the largest bona fido mining and milling
sale ever effected in Gilpn county, all
OF the mines, mill sites and water rights
being covered by United States patent.
The sale was made through Mr.. Frank
G. Young.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
MOVING ALONG SMOOTHLY.

Last Friday, June 10, was the day set
by the mill, sampling and concentration
works employees in Black Hawk, to re.
ceive reply from the mill owners or
their managers to the resolution they
adopted at a meeting held on Thursday
evening, at Scandia hall, Black Hawk,
that eight hours should constitute Il
days work, and the adoption OF 80 80 per
day as wage scale that would govern
the employees in the future. A repre-.
sentative OF The OBSERVER spent several
hours that day in the Quartz Mill City,
but found that the mills were running
along just rs IL the owners or managers
had not received any notice OF the action
taken at the meeting above men toned.
But few men were let out, and those
were on grounds that warranted such ac.
tion on the part OF their employers.
Some length Of time previous to the
meeting OF the employees, the employers
had printed notices posted in their mills,
that all employees heretofore paid by the
day, would receive Is cents and 1873 cts.
per hour for their lnbor, leaving it op.
tional with the employees whether they
worked 10 exceed eight hours or not.
This Was the status Of Affairs at the Ran.
dolph. Eagle, New York, Polar Star,
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
Marrow Escape,

Our friend, Michael Whalen, who is
assisting Peter Collie in developing the
Sunshine lode, on Prosser mountain, this
city, had very narrow escape from in.
stant death, while at work last Friday in
that mine. Whalen was in the shaft and
Collie was on the surface tending the
brake OF Common Sense whim. AS a
ladened bucket neared the surface the
brake band Of the whim broke, which is
made OF sections Of band iron riveted to-
gether, letting the bucket down the
shaft at rapid speed. Whalen heard
it coming and just had time to step
under stull, thus averting an accident.
He considers it better to be born lucky
than rich.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
ANOTHER RICH STRIKE
In tho Topeka Mine, Russell District,
Made Last Week.

In tho Topeka Mine, Russell District,
Made Last Week.
Last Thur sday the miners working in
cross-cut into the north or hanging
wall Of the Topeka mine Russell district,
which was being driven from the foot
wall vein 700 feet west Of the strike made
quite number Of months ago in that
property, cut into the rich white quartz
free gold streak, which is 1s inches wide,
alongside of which is three feet OF stamp
mill ore that yields at the Randolph mill
in Black Hawk, 8 ounces gold per cord,
the mill concentrates netting $40 per
ton.
This last strike proves the continuity
OF the white quartz seam for length OF
1000 feet and 2O5 feet in depth. Mr..
Henry P. Lowe, the manager, called the
representative of The Observer into his
Office in the First National Bank build
ing the morning Of that day and showed
him about 20 pounds Of ore that had be-
come detached from the quartzite seam
through the shot which disclosed it.
Mr.. Lowe has detail Of men who keep
q strict surveillance over the undergroud
workings OF the property, as also on the
surface.
A report gained credence that morning
that Mr.. Lowe had let out all Of the
miners working in the mine. Upon being
questioned in regard to the matter it was
ascertained that the report was without
foundation. The facts are that the pres
ent plant Of machinery is inadequate to
accomplish the hoisting required of it.
Some time ago he let out number Of
miners until such time as new and
more powerful plant Of capacity to
carry the shaft to depth of $500 feet
could be secured, two new boilers and an
air compressor placed, the shaft wild
ened, double skipway put in and the
shaft house enlarged, and other improve
ments added on the surface. Pending
these added Improvement as large
number OF miners are working under
ground in doing development work as
can be worked advantageously.
manager Lowe leIJ Cenural SUNDAY
morning for Denver, taking with him
sack Of specimens Of white quartz, that
would not exceed 10 pounds, not piece
of which did not show gold in large
quantities. They were taken out of the
white quartz seam that was opened up
by the last cross-cut into the hanging
wall 100 feet west of the first cross cut
driven. He has taken out quite an
amount OF this rich ore, which will be
shipped to Denver for treatment. AS
heretofore stated in The OBSERVER the
possibilities of the Topeka mine are in
deed great, one phenomenaly rich strike
of white quartz gold specimens being
so closely followed by others.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
The Observer Mi3i79 Department.

Meade, Hidden Treasure and other mills
in that city, which is the main milling
sampling and concentrating point in Gil.
pin county. The stamp mills at Perigo
and Gilpin, north of Central City
adopted the same rules.
In order to give the employees plenty
OF time to consider what they would do
in the matter, Manager John Keys, OF
the Gilpin Mill company, closed down on
Thursday, June Is. to clean out the boil
ers, and attend to other matters. Mr..
Keys informed them OF the conclusion OF
the mill owners regarding the eight hour
law, as also the wage scale. That il they
wished to retain their positions that they
should come on in the morning when the
mill would again start up, and that the
company would protect them from the
invasion Of all intruders, or those who
in any manner might attempt to intimi-
date them from work. The next MORN
ing every employe was at his post OF
duty.
Some person started the report in this
city, on Thursday. that the Randolph
5Ostamp mill had closed down. The
manager, Mr.. g. W. Mabee, informed
The OBSERVER representative that the
mill closed down for the purpose Of at
tending to repairs and scarcity of ore,
and that the employees under him were
working along without any ruption ex-
isting between them.
The general expression OF the mill
owners and their managers is that there
will be no friction between them and
their employees, and that as the law be-
comes better understood, and the consti-
tutionality Of the same snail have been
passed upon by the state supreme court,
mill matters will again assume their ac-
customed activity. Such is the status
Of affairs between the mill men and their
employees.
Both the State Ore and WI. Cham.
berlain Sampling works continue to pur-
chase ores and tailings, no notification to
cease doing SO having been received from
the company's headquarters in Denver
Mr.. G. W. Forman, ore purchaser in
Black Hawk, has ceased the purchase Of
ores and tailings, owing to the unsettled
condition Of affairs at the smelters in
Denver,
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
Guilty of ,Iurder--,econd D..r..

Guilty OF Aiurder--second Degree.
Such was the verdict returned by the
Jury in the case of The People VS.. John
Lowry, last Friday night about 9 o'clock.
The case had occupied the attention of
Judge Allison Fl. DeFrance from the
convening OF court Monday afternoon,
the 18th instant, up to Friday at o'clock
p. m, they reached the verdict as above
given. Hon. James Med. Livesay. one
OF the attorneys sor the defense, gave
notice OF motion for new trial. Judge
Det'rance gave the defense ten DAYS in
which to file the motion.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
a CANARD.

The report circulated last Thursday
that Manager Clarence X. Colvn, of the
Cook Gold Mining company had dis
charged large number of the miners
working in the cage shaft of that prop
erty, upon investigation proved to be a
canard. Mr.. Colvin is working the usual
force OF miners.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
And Now Com 90

The Mueller Commission company with
full line OF fruits and vegetables, poul-
try, butter, cgga, cheese, hams, bacon.
etc. They will sell you these goods in.
cluding' wines and liquors, ut Denver
prices.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
Asio wedding prs.cn,

To all newly married couple, or anyone
buying their first sewing machine, piano
or organ from w. 8. DuPee, el0 disooun
will bc made from the Dsnvss price.
teSms q or ol0 month.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22

Don't be foolish and buy your furnit.
ure and household goods elsewhere when
A. L. Anderson is selling at Denver
prices, delivered to your house, no break
ing or sculIlng.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
1t. Johns Day,

The various lodges of the Clear Creek
Valley Masonic Association will cele-
brate st. Johns Day, Saturday, June "a,
by attending the third annual reunion
I and banquet to be held at Georgetown.
Clear Creek county, on that day. The
exercises will consist of an open session
at the opera house, at 1:3O p. M; ban
quet and ball in the evening. To the
banquet and ball only Masons, their
ladies and few invited guests are emit.
tied to admission. The program of the
afternoon exercises are as follows:
Music .......... Georgetown Orchestra
Invocation. on...........R Rev. h. N. Wilson
Song. ..................L Ladies Quartette
President's Address, Brother C. K.Wolfe
solo. Mrs. Joseph
Address. ..........Br Brother Aaron Cove
Music Orchea,ra
The banquet will take place in the
opera house, at o'clock p. m. There
will be toasts and speeches by prominent
Masons. The ball will Be at the opera
house at o'clock. The Masonic hall
and the Georgetown Club rooms will be
open for the convenience OF the visitors
all day.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22

FAR enough in to cut the Bell lode. Also
drifting ahead on the lower tunnel will
soon be commenced when an air com.
pressor and power drills will be added to
facilitate the work. The ore from this
property averages s26 per ton and is
taken out in large quantities. Jameson
q Bigger still continue to do we'll in their
lease. They shipped about 40 tons last
month.-Idaho Springs Gazette.
A number Of men with capital are
considering the erection of smelter al
Telluride, San Miguel county, to treat
the ores Of that section. The projectors
OF this enterprise are now wrestling with
the problems involved in a down hill
haul Of ore against an uphill haul OF
coke and coal. The indentical problem
that the Boston and Colorado Smelling
and Refining company had to solve
when the works of that company we're
located at Black Hawk, in Gilpin county.
The West Nottaway company received
Friday, at the depot in this city, new
steam boiler, which was transferred to a
wagon and taken to the mine the follow
ing day. They have also received new
Swan steam pump, which will be placed
in the main shaft. It will be remem-
bered that some months ago the miners
cut water course in the lower workings
Of the mine which drove them out, and
'ince which time they have been unable
10 take out ore from that portion Of the
mine workings. The new pump is of
sufficient caliber to keep the water down
and permit Of deeper development.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
.Dccorate.i rnn,ev.r.

Another invoice OF decorated tableware
and bedroom sets just received by the
Sauer-McShans Mercantile COMPANY.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
Lost,

From this city. a gray horse branded
"A. c." on left hip. The finder. by re-
turning same to the owner, J. Bozargo,
In Black Hawk, will receive q reward of
g..
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
DID you EVER I

In all your career see such goods nnd
such values at such prices as can be seen
atthe Mineral Palace.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22

They go like hot cakes and maple
syrup, those cakes, pies, Jelly rolls, and
goods in that line at the Union Bakery
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22

Fer Rent--Desirabio Location.
A four.roomed cottage In q desirable
location In this city. Apply At Phillips
4 Eblis' grosory store, Lawrence street,
Central.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-22
by Express Every Dav

Fresh ripe Strawberries received by
express every day. Sauer- -McShane Mer-
camille company.