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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-02-08
THE LATE JUSTIN S. MORRILL,.
Remarkable Career of the Nestor of
the United States Senate.

With the recent death of Justin
Smith Morrill,, of Vermont, the Nestor
of the United States Senate and the
Gladstone of American politics, re-
markable career is closed. Senator
Morrill, did not enter public life until
he was past middle age. He had re-
tired to spend his declining years in
quiet enjoyment and rest, when his
neighbors up among the hills of YER
mont urged him to go to Congress.
They wanted to confer an honor upon
him by a term at Washington. That
term began Congressional career
which has broken all records for con-
tinuous service. 1t was the commence
ment of his real lifework. In this re-
spect his career is one of the most
UNIQUE In American history.
Mr.. Morrill, was born in Strafford, Vt,
April II, 1910. His boyhood was like
that of most farmers sons-dstrict
school, with work between whiles and
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-02-08

AN HISTORIC HOUSE.
Building Stili Standing in Which "My
Old kentucky Home" Was Written.

Old kentucky Homeo Was Written.
One of the most historic homes in
Kentucky is the old Rowan home
stead, situated about half mile east
of Bardstown. and known as Federal
Hill.' The old house. which is com
modious structure of brick, was erect
ed In 1I95, and Is one Of the first three
brick houses erected In the State. Its
interior Is finished in colonial style.
and 1t has many unique and interesting
features. 1t is surrounded by about
800 acres of the finest land in that
section of Kentucky. The Federal
Hilf' farm was the property of Judge
John Rowan, who In his day was "A
man of national prominence, serving
In many high official positions.
Notwithstanding Federal Hill" has
many claims for distinction, its chief
fame lies In the fact that it was within
Its precincts that Stephen Collins Eos
ter composed his immortal song, My
Old Kentucky Home" during visit to
Judge Rowan, who was one of Foster $
dearest friends. The original manu-.
script of the song was for many years
in the possession of the Rowan family,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-02-08

very little play. AT Is he became II
clerk In country storc at is he went
to Portland, Me-, and worked as clerk
three years; at 21 he became partner
In q mercantile business at STAFFORD.
His affability. honesty and industry
soon made Morrill's store center of
trade in that vicinity and the proprie-
tors amassed n fortune. At 40 he con-
cluded that he had enough money to en-
Joy himself without working and re-
tired from business. -Four years before
at the age of 41-he had married
Rutn daughter of Massachusetts, doc
tor named Swan, and had built beau
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-02-08

but was destroyed by the burning of n
portion of the old residence shortly
before the war.
This historic old homestead Is now
the property of Mrs. Madge Rowan
Frost, granddaughter of the original
owner of Federal Hill, being a daugh-
ter of John Rowan, Jr., who was at
one time United States minister to
Italy, and was famous as n duelist.
His most noted "affair of honor was
with Thomas Marshall, the noted Ken
tucky statesman. In this duel young
Rowan shot Marshall in the hip, rem
dering him a cripple for life.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-02-08
Whiskers for a Pillow.

That history repeats itself has just
received another proof. Some years
ago the men of a Bavarian regiment, of
which Prince Macmillan was chief, in
order that they might show their de-
yotlon to him, cut off their mustaches
and sent them to the princess, who had
just become a mother, that she might
use them as a pillow. Something very
like repetition of this has just taken
place at Rappolstweller, in Alsatia. The
chief of the fire brigade was a few
days ago presented with his first child.
boy. The firemen thereupon called
meeting, at which 1t was decided to
make the baby boy an honorary men,
Der of the corps, and the men subse-
quently cut off their mustaches and
boards to form the stuffing of red
velvet pillow for the baby's use.
A family is too large If there are too
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-02-08
SLIGHTLY Inconsistent.

Some of the cheap novel writers are
In a hurry to get their pay, otherwise
they would revise their work, and not
allow such startling statements as the
following to appear In type:
II grew up to manhood without ever
knowing what the love of parent
really was, as my mother died when
nv eldest brother was BORN
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-02-08
Hard Luck story from kansas.

When the Kirby bank failed in Abb
lene Santa Fe conductor had in It
$4,000, which represented the savings
of many years. In the course of time
he received $1,000 in dividends from
the bank receiver, and this sum he de-
posted in the Cross bank at Emporia,
which in turn failed.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-02-08

man without a beard-he isn't a man."
And she cuddled against his breast and
kissed him below the right ear. A dis
Greet maid coughed near the door and
Journal
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-02-08

and sofas were uneasy until he had
made a wise choice. He was prosper
ous In business and fond Of farce-com-
edy. When he was dressed for call
or a dinner he smelled Of musk. Mrs.
Johnson became accustomed TO MN,
and at the end of year and half she
was Mrs. Mortimer.
The wedding was quiet, and even the
bridegroom was comparatively quiet.
There was a Journey; New York and
washington hotels entertained "Mr.
Mortimer and lady" and the routine OF
daily life began in the fiat In which
vouns Mr.. Johnson had reigned.
Sunday came. and Mr.. Mortimer
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-02-08

DUNG Mr.. Johnson
had already several
raZ Zors when he
bought a set of seven,
each marked with a
day of the week and
arranged in order in
u case. His beard
was not heayy-in-
deed. his mustache
was pale and wlspy-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-02-08

The woman who always wears o
smile Is faultlessly dressed.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-02-08
LIQUORS AND CIGARS

To be had In the Market
Mr.. Thomas will conduct nothing but nrst'
class house, and cordial welcome wiz oe eA'
tended to all guests.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-15
Carpets at Anderson's cheap.


Picnic of the Pupils of st. Aloysius School
As announced in last weeks issue OF
The OBSERVER, the picnic of the pupils
Of st. Aloysius school, occurred yester
day morning, the school having closed
for the summer the previous afternoon.
The pupils attended church at an early
hour in the morning. At the close OF
the services the pupils accompanied by
their teachers took conveyances for Mis-
souri, Lakes, where the day WAS spent in
q very enjoyable manner in picnicing on
the grounds OF that pleasant summer re-
sort, They returned in the evening
much benefited by their days outing
and enjoyment.
In this connection it is well enough to
mention that the festival and dance
given at Armory Hall, on Saturday and
Monday evenings. for the benefit Of the
teachers Of the school netted over 500
for which the good Sisters-teachers oil
st. Aloysius render many thAnks TO the
public for their kind remembrance oi
them.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-15
birthday Party.

Several of the little friends of petite
Marguerite Rodda were entertained last
Saturday afternoon at the residence OF
her grandmother Mrs. j. r. Morgan, on
Spring street, it being the occasion OF
Miss Marguerite's fourth birthday. A
splendid time was had and daint!
lunch partaken of. Those present were
Yetta McFarlane, Florence Becker, Vera
Sisson, Electa Franklin Helen Allison
Minnie Welch, Lucille McWhorter, Mar
guerite Barnes, Elizabeth Rowe, Della
Flagler, Eta Martin, Nettie Nichols
Florence and Gertrude Morgan, Gladys
Retalack, ANGELA Fontaine, Gertrude
Stephens, Dolly Stright, Evelyn Johns
ard Masters Walter Jenkins, Will Rowe
John and Robert Jenkins, Clyde Steph
ems and Thomas OMAN.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-15
Notice of Forfeiture.

To tn, Unknown Heirs of William II. Tucker.
deceased and Eugene Drake, administrator of
the estate of said Willam Ii. Tucker.
You are hereby notified thnt have expended
during the years 1884, 1885, 1895, 1897 and 1898,
the sum of $500 in labor and improve
ments upon the Homestake Lode mining
claim in Russell mining district in Gilpin
county, State OF Colorado, of which local
ton certificate is found of record in book 81, at
page ISL, in the office OF the recorder of said
county under the provisions of Section 1924 of
the Revised Statutes of the United States, and all
amendments thereto. concerning annual labor
upon mining claims, being the amount required
3lst day of December, 1895 and if within 80 days
after the publication of this notice, you fail TO
contribute your proportion Of such expenditure
as co-owner, your interest in the above named
lode mining claim will become the property of
the undersigned yonr co-owners, who have made
the required expenditure by the terms of the said
section. GEORGE CLAIMING,
THOMAS CLAIMING.
First pub. May II. last pub Aug 8, 1899.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-15
RUSSELL GuLcH.

George Godfrey is taking in the mines
at Cripple Creek.
There is large attendance of the cit
liens of this place at the trial of Thomas
Lowry, now in progress before the dis
trict court in Central.
Sam Nilsson, the contractor, is making
rapid progress in the erection of the new
business room, on Williams avenue,
which is to be occupied by Max Fishel.
1t will be ready for occupancy by the
10th of July. Tomorrow evening it will
be formally dedicated by dance, which
will be free to all who attend.
The school board of this district, at a
meeting held last Saturday, elected MIR.
Price, of Ohio, as principal; Miss Maggie
Jenkins, of Denver, Ia former Central
City young LADY, daughter of Thonaa
Jenkins, and wife, as teacher of the in
termediate, and Miss Emily Richards,
of this place, as teacher of the primary
department of the Russell Gulch public
schools for the fall and winter term.
The OBSERVER was misinformed as to
Miss Churchill taking charge of the pub
lie school at Loveland. The item should
have read-Littleton.
Frank Stansfield, agent of the Gold
Rock mine, in the westerly portion OF
this district, is preparing to sink the
main shaft on that property an addi-
tional 50 feet.
Gus Catanl, formerly of Black Hawk,
has removed his family to this place
Gus is helping his brother LOUIS at his
place of business, on Williams avenue.
Our friend Edward Jones, left Sunday
for Denver, where he was summoned as
juror before Judge Moses Hallett.
Ernest LeNepe Foster, of the Saratoga
CASTOR Consolidated properties, returned
Monday from Denver.
Sam Bennett and Gerald Larkin, both
'59ers, have returned to this district,
after an absence of % years on the Pa
cific slope.
The Russell Gulch Sunday school OBJ
served Children's Day last Sunday, hold
ing services morning and evening, of
very appropriate and an interesting char
acter at the NJ. E. chuach, songs and
choruses by the scholars being the prin-
cipal feature on both occasions. The
children showed quite degree of prof.
cheney under the drill of the Misses
Emily Richards and Sarah A. Parry.
Mr.. j. B. Phillips, of the Wautauga
mine, is shipping ore from that property
to Idaho Springs for concentration.
There are several places along the
lower road leading from this place to
Central, that should receive the imme-
diate attention of the road supervisor of
this district.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-15

Whenever our troops take Filipino
village it is fred and burned, not only
the houses but the garders also are de-
stroyed. I think it is on account OF TINS
probably, that the Filipinos have at
tempted to fire and burn Manila, but
they did not succeed in damaging any
thing but the Chinese part of Manila.
The same night they tried to break out
of Manila, and some of them got through
our lines, but it did not last long, they
were beaten and their houses in the city
burned; since then the city is quiet.
Our fleet rendered great service on the
fourth; it shelled the native villages and
killed good MANY people, women and
children among them.
The Filipinos are fighting better every
day, they do not yield one foot of ground
without fight; death has no terrors for
them. 1 saw Filipino dead on the field
shot through the head, smile on his
face: another Filipino soldier, IA years
of age, wounded in three places, leg, arm
and breast, did not utter one word OF
complaints: whenever he was asked any
question he would answer as quietly as
if nothing had happened Another one
was shot through the breast and kidneys
and his iutestines protruded; bandaged
him and gave him some of my plaster
he never once groaned, dying in half an
hour.
Almost the whole province of Manila
is in our hands: in the province of Bula-
can we have advanced as far as Malalos.
Marguino is in our possession also. Nal
olos is about 2S miles north and Mari
guina about miles south of Manila.
The Flipinos have arsenals in NorZaga
ray, province of Bulacan and Isidro (the
present capitaD province OF Nircoa Ecia.
l hope the F'ilipinos will soon realize
that they cannot carry on war with us:
but it is hard to say how long this war
tnay last yet. Our rations are not so very
bad, but duty is hard; we have to be on
guard almost every day and night.
would like the country, but it is so very
warm here; we had very warm weather
all winter; here it is ever green.
The country is rich in minerals; there
are good copper mines in Angatt, row
ince of Bulacan; copper is exported to
Europe Angatt is not in our possession
yet, therefore l cannot give description
of it. AS soon as we shall advance into
the interior, into the mining country,
shall inform you of all can see and OBJ
serve
l shall remain if can obtain my dis
charge here: of course, only in case the
war is ended, not otherwise, because one
undertake anything as long as
the natives are not subjugated. l do
not like soldiers life, l like it good
deal better in our mines; when l am
out l shall do my best to make
trust you will send me all the news
from Gilpin county. With best wishes
and kindest regards, remain, yours
truly,
PETER WRANEsIC,
Co. F., 1st Colo Regt. U. S. Vols,
Manila, Phi. l.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-15
From Manila.

Mr.. Joseph Neidemyer, foreman of the
Gunnell mine, this city, is in receipt of a
letter from friend who is in Cuba, from
which The OBSERVER is permitted to
make the following extracts, which will
prove of interest to its readers:
MANILA, April 10, 1899.
My DEAR FRIEND:-It is some time
since received your letter, but when
received it was in the trenches around
Mariguina, and not here in Manila, and
therefore could not answer until now.
We arrived here yesterday, and to-mor-
row have to take the field again. think
have written you before since the war
with the Filipinos commenced, therefore
will not go into details but will just re-
late the more important incidents.
AS you already know, the war started
February 4th, and it came about in this
way:
An officer OF the Filipinos came with
some soldiers to post sentries at the
bridge across San Juan river; we occu
DieO our blue VI tlc TlNcT, tnc hipiutH
the other; the Filipinos wanted to post
sentries on their side and our officer
would not permit, but the Filipinos in.
sisted and thereupon our guard fired, the
Filipinos replied, red rockets we're fred
on both sides and the war va, on. BY lC
O'Clock In the night there was firing all
along the line, Is miles in extent; we
Coloesdoans were engaged at 10 O'Clock
already; the engagement lasted all night
without result; At dawn We retrestsd q
few yards into tho jungle and from thers
kept firing until about $50 In the even
ing, then advanced 10 the open field and
about Q o'clock attacked the Filipino
block houses and sntrenchments; tn.
fighting lasted nntil in the evening
whore I was; We had taken the Filipino
strongholds; thsn our platoon was sem
TO reinforce the Nebrsskans In the at
tack on the powder na@sxines. Sinc'
then we have been engaged almost daily
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-15

Best imported aud domestic Cigars,
smoking tobacco. Meerschaum and
Briar Pipes and Smokers, Articles
generally.
The Oldest Liquors in Market Specially
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-15

Do you know that you can get Just as
Cockburn, the florist, as you can in Den
yer, and at less cost. Call and see him
at the postoffice store, Central.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-15
Aaction!, Auction I

The big stock OF watches, diamonds.
silverware and iewelry, OF the Esstern
Jeweiry Company, is being sold at auc.
tion. Don't forget to attend. Get the
goods at your own prices. You will
never do better. ..
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-15
CHAS. f. CUNO,
Assayer and Chemist,
1882 Champa ST., Denver, Colo.
P.o.Box 7S4.

Gold, Silver, Lead, Is cents each. Any
two 81. All three 51.25. Copper 81.
Zinc $3.50. Iron, Manganese, Silica. 81
each. All three So. Prices on other
chemical work furnished upon applica-
ton. Amalgamaiion, Cyanide, Chlorl-
nation tests, 50 each Contracts for ore
made with smelters and sampling of
same attended to. Write US.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-15

During Vacation Learn Music.
Buy or rent piano or organ on easy
terms of w. S. DuPee. Small instru
ments of all kinds and sheet music
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-15

The latest novelties in neckwear, belts
and buckles at The Gilpin.
Gilpin observer., 1899-06-15

The way to be happy, though mar
ried-trade at Phillips & Ebli's, Law
renee street grocers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-23

down to April 10, when Lee surrender
ed the remnant Of his defeated army
Gen. Merritt was one of those present
at that memorable conference in Nc
Leans house which marked the practi-
cal end Of the attempt to disrupt the
Union. He received the exceptional
honor of brevet major generalship,
u. s. A, "for gallant and meritorious
service during the campaign ending
with the surrender of the Army Of
Northern Virginia. This was one of the
rare instances in which a division COM
mander was rewarded for services dur
ing an entire campaign. At the same
time he was appointed to a major gen.
eralship of volunteers with rank from
April /, 1865
At the end OF the war Merritt was
regarded by those who had served
with him as most excellent officer.
Gallant Phil Sheridan paid him this
compliment during the Shenandoah
campaign: -
81 have one division commander who
is always equal t0any task that can
impose upon him. That is Merritt.
Others are just as brave and just as
well fitted for certain kinds of work,
but Merritt seems to be able to cope
with any emergency. He has the genius
of calculation and can get himself out
of a tight place as well as he can put
the enemy into one"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-23
4AeuINALDo IN .Aaqxl
Insurgent Chief and His ArH3y Re
ported to BE Surrounded, 80

Insurgent Chief and His Array Re-
ported to he Surrounded, EIN
The Americans have practically. closed
the trop in which it was intended to
catcl. Gen. Aguinaldo and his army. The
first nsh to be landed in the. net, were
Aguinaldo's secretary and 1I2 bcf6mfn,
who were acting as his escort, The. cap
ture was made by Col. Hayes near-Car-
ranglan, from which place the trail leads
over the mountains. The bolomen cap
tured were part Of force Of 400 men
who had come from Nueva Viscaya. The
son of Gen. Llaneras and his family are
prisoners. The general barely escaped.
The press correspondent with Gen.
foung telegraphs from San Jose that
Aguinaldo did not escape to the north
east. He and his army, the correspond
ent adds, are surrounded. His last or
ders to the Filipino commander at San
Jose were to hold San Jose and Carran-
CLAN at all costs.
The recent encounters were too one
sided to be called fights. The insurgents
are MORALLY afraid of. the Americans,
however strong their position. They
make but brief and feeble resistance
and run when the terrible American yell
reaches their ears, whereupon the Amer
leans pursue them and STAY many. The
moral effect of the news that 10000
troops are on their way there has been
unquestionably great. The insurgents are
suffering more from disease than the
Americans, owing to poor food, lack of
medicines and filthy hospitals, with the
result that there is great mortality among
them.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-23
HOW TO SAVE TWO DA VS. ON EUROPEAN MAILS
dainty nainsook frock was spotless, as
were also the pink kid boots and silk

dainty nainsook frock was spotless, as
were also the pink kid boots and silk
socks.
what the child needs is wholesome
dirt" was the physicians verdict. Put
q gingham frock and plain shoes ON
him and turn him loose on the lawn or
In the fresh earth. If he is not rosy
and happy in a month let me know"
At the expiration Of the prescribed
time the baby was transformed The
eyes that had been heavy were bright.
the skin had acquired healthful glow.
the arms and legs were plump, and the
languid. tired little patient had become
a rollicking boy. The freedom, fresh air
and clean dirt had in a months time
wrought a greater change In the childs
system than all the skill of the medi-
cal fraternity could have effected.
Mothers who take their little school
boys and girls away for vacation
should let them romp Mt will out of
doors. fish In the brook. ride on the
hay, and wear strong shoes and cloth
ing Of which they need not be too care
full. A child is much happier IL untram-
meled by TOO many "don'ts." And the
mother Is happier, too. IL she need not
say don't" every hour In the day
Harper's Bazaar.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-23


L6dlow struck Q match. and ~
Campos made ready to receive II the
ofAcer lit ~ nfty-dollar paper and
handed Il t. hls caller. Yer, like this
paper money" continued the Ameri-
can. nonchalantly, ut makes such con-
venlent cigar lighters"
Campos' hand trembled as he lit his
Havana with his own money. His face
was a picture OF conflicting emotion
aud passion. !. 1t was gray and green
and red and white. His lips twitclied.
and, he was dumb when Ludlow, now
excelling the Castilian at his own pol
ished politeness. remarkeds I'll take
a light II you are through wkh It," and
then he. too, ut cigar with the price
of a suit OF clothes
.Now, what kind of a franchise 10
you want" he went on, but Campos
begged to be- excused for the while.
pleading an important engagement
elsewhere. Probably 1t was with a
nearby cistern where he could soak
his head. but he did not say so. Campos
had tried Spanish methods on an Amer
lean ofiicer-an officer who belongs to
the engineer corps Of the United States
army, and is the personification Of in
tegrity.