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Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01
THE MOST IMPORTANT.

Denver Mining Reporter OF February
% says that "the Denver Chamber OF
Commerce is the most important com
mercial body of the most important city
OF the most important state in the most
important section Of the most important
nation in the world" II adds: "lt you
are eligible for membership therein and
are not co operating in it's efforts to fur
ther develop the wonderful resources Of
the west you are missing an opportunity
for good, and recreant TO the duty OF
every citizen to do all that he can for the
development and upbuilding Of the com.
munity to which he owes his own CON-
fort and prosperity The OBSERVER
will add that the above Is Of the greatest
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01
GREAT GOLD sTHIKE.

A number of mining men who have
visited the new gold strike at the old
Elk City mining camp in Idaho, confirm
press telegram from Lewiston, that
state, of the find made by Ira Lameraux.
1t is situated about one mile and a half
from Elk City, where Lameraux, in
stripping the ledge along the surface for
IA distance of 200 feet, sunk a pit six feet
deep, when he struck G-inch vein of
quartz that is literally ribbed with gold.
Ia a few minutes he mortared out $l5O
and then continued extracting ore He
now has one ton on the dump that is
worth 100000.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01

Teller was situated, and, after grading
the rear. Owing to some difficulty in
regard to funds work was then stopped
Last year the new commissioners, after
considerable trouble, were able to 60
ahead with the building, and about The
first of June awarded the contract 10
Lamont IL Ballard, who agreed to have
it finished by January !, 1900, but, owing
to delay in securing building material,
did not complete their contract until last
week.
The building has foundation walls
from three to four feet thick and in
places are twenty six feet in depth. The
basement is Of Fort Collins stone, the
walls OF which are two feet thick. The
remaining two stories are OF the best
rounded Golden pressed brick. The
lumber used throughout is Texas pine,
finished in oil. There are three ventilat.
ing iiues and one smoke flue, each being
l7x2l inches in the clear. The doors are
eight feet high, three feet wide and one
and three four,hs inches thick, with the
exception OF the front doors which are
two and one half inches thick. There is
transom over each door. The contract
price OF the structure, with the metal
roof, was s23,3OO, which does not include
the plumbing, lighting, Jail, vault doors
or heating.
A good system of sewerage has been
put in and connection made with Eureka
gulch. The sewerage and placing Of
water pipes and the toilets cost $3.50.
The electric wiring was done by the
Gilpin County Light, Heat and Power
company, and cost 5000. The chandeliers
were secured 10y Mr.. G.. u. Jenkinp at the
remarkable low price OF s265, making II
total electric cost OF 1863.
The vault doors were purchased direct
from the National Safe and Lock com.
pany. of Cleveland, Ohio, at n cost OF
sl0j each, or $500 for the six. They
weigh l,305 pounds each.
The Basement.
The basement is reached by two stair.
ways, one front and one rear, from the
main corridor on the first floor. 1t con.
tains principally the isil and furnace
room. The corridor is nine feet wide, ok.
tending the length Of the building, under
the center Of which arc the sewerage ahd
water pipes. 1t has two electric lights
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01
The Observer Mi3i7@ Department.

gold, wolfram, silver, nickel and copper
found in ore heretofore thrown away as
worthless. Phonolite roc. was accident
ally discovered at Cripple Creek, and this
was found to be rich in gold. Resulting
from this, and from examination by
miners, the same ore was soon afterward
discovered in the Black Hills of South
Dakota. With competent assayers, and
the latest scientific appliances which
would be provided at the government ex-
pertinent assay offices, many regions now
undeveloped would soon be contributing
largely to the wealth OF the country. Re
liable government assays would give in
vestors of capital in our mining enter
prises confidence now often lacking in
private assays. The mineral production
Of the United States is annually over
5500,000,000, and considering the great
interests involved, and the opportunity
Of extending the benefits SO generally to
the entire country, the committee unani-
mously recommended the passage of the
bill, and it is believed it will become a
law at this session.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01

boxes in which are the lever locking an.
paratus which close and lock one or
both cells. These boxes are locked with
key and the keyhole then closed by n
combination slide. The caee is Of tool
proof steel, is llxl9 feet. contains cor
ridor and cells Elca cell is XXI feet
can accommodate four persons each.
Canvas hammocks are used for beds,
The c9ge has wash basin and toilet. 1t
is lighted by means of 4 window, and |
electric light. Eich cell is so made that
a prisoner can shield him self from re.
volver or gun shot by an outsider, he
merely getting in certain corner. The
cost OF this cage was S3lOO.
In the southeast corner Of the base.
ment are two rooms each l2xl2 not vet
appropriated, each with one light. Ad.
joining these is vault 1Ox1G, which will
be used only for the storing away OF old
records and papers.
First Floor.
Upon enterinp the build;n, ,ror ,ho
yestibule il n corridor lOxso ,i,h,od hv
two windows tho doors md ,w, oh,n
deliers, one OF G and the otb.r ofa lights
and is heated by 3 radiators
On the left of the corridor a,tor .n,o,
ing is the superintendent of s,boo,s, -,
flee. 1t has two rooms ooe 1,xla with
two windows. light. | b,atsr tho o,hor
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01

On the right of the corridor is room
12Xl2 with one light, which has not been
appropriated as yet, but will be used as
store room. Adjoining is coal room
l2Xl2 opening into the furnace room.
which is 22x30, has five windows and
two electric lights. A Nelson hot water
heater is located here, which by means
of pipes and radiators heat the building,
The cost of the heater in position and all
pipes in place was about 81, 800.
The Jail on the south side is composed
OF two rooms, one l2x22 sect in which
the cell formerly used in the old Jail will
be placed aud used principally to confine
women and children. 1t has wash basin
and toilet. 1t is lighted by two windows
and one electric light The other room
contains Pauly tool proof steel cage
of the latest pattern and make. This
part of the jail is the best in Colorado
for its size. To enter, one opens first an
outer solid steel door, stepping into a
space about . feet wide. Then comes a
steel grated door with basket, by which
means the entire Jail can be seen with.
out entering. After entering this door
there is space of three feet before the
cage is reached. In this space are two
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01
STAR OF THE WEST NINE.

+ A property that is making a splendid
showing is that of the Star of the West,
on the south side OF Chase Gulch, owned
and operated by II. j. Stephens, of Den
YER. The miners in extending develop
ments in the 300 foot east level have
opened up cross vein which shows up
\well. y fine body of ore has also been
disclosed in the 700 foot east level, some
of which will be treated under stamps.
The steam pumpat the mine is dong its
work in Il very satisfactory manner,
This property since passing into the
possession of Mr.. Stephens has been
opened in systematic manner with "A
view to permanenta and economical work
ing of the same. 1t gives promise of
proving leading ore producer of the
county. AT present "A miners are en-
ployed
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01
sTRATTON Is OUT.

According to Tuesday evenings Den
yer Post the last payment on the Inde-
pendence mine at Cripple Creek was
made on Monday by the English syndi-
cate to w. S. Stratton. Mr.. Stratton re-
tires from any active management of the
mine. y Colorado Springs telegram
states that he has severed all connection
with the company. Speculations as to
his complete retirement, now that the
purchase price has been paid, were rife
in Denver Tuesday. His recent pur
chases at Cripple Creek and Denver do
not indicate that to be the case.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01
vault 6x10 with l light.

vault Gxl0 with | light.
In the rear is toilet and wash room.
Sxl2, with light, heater, window.
The main stairway to the second floor
is on the left of the entrance, is . feet
iwide and has 2 landings.
The Second Floor.
The second landing of the stairway is
| 10 feet wide, has 2 windows overlooking
the street. 1t is lighted by chandelier
of lights, and has heater From this
landing doors open into the jury rooms,
district court room and to the stairway
leading to the attic.
Opening to the southeast is a jury
room 2ix12, with light, 2 heaters and 2
windows. Another room 13lIxl3la has
light, heater, . windows.
On the opposite side is jury room
49, 2xl3l9, with l light, heater and .
windows, also a toilet and wash room
Sxl2, with a light, heater anl window.
The district court room is the largest
room in the building. 1t is 37x5S feet,
and 20 feet high. 1t has double win
dows, 6 heaters and D chandeliers of II
lights each 1t will be refurnshed with
handsome new furniture.
In the rear west corner is the district
clerks office, 10x12, with light, | heater,
l window and vault 6xl2 with | light.
In the east corner is the sherif's office
12xl6, with light, heater, l window.
Between the sheriff and the district
clerk is a hallway 31sx2o, and also the
district judges Office, 10x12, with win
dow, heater, l light. The rear stairway
from the first floor leads to this hall.
The attic is not completed, and will
not be until there is some use found for
it,
The stairs. leading from the street to
the vestibule are 81 feet long. The YES
tibule arches are KIP, and the vestibule
is lighted by 3 lights.
The grounds around the building are
to be fixed up and made to appear aa
beautiful rs possible.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01
WHO MAY cur TIMER.

The department of the interior, gen
eral land office at Washington, has is.
sued circular containing rules and
regulations governing the use of timber
on public mineral lands. 1t is as fol
lows:
"By virtue of the power vested in the
secretary of the interior by the first sec
ton Of the act of June 3, 1878, entitled
| AN act authorizing the citizens of Colo
rado, Nevada and the territories to fell
and remove timber on the public domain
| for mining and domestic purposes the
following rules and regulations are here,
by prescribed:
1.-THE act applies to the states of
Colorado, Nevada, Montana, Idaho,
| Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota
and Utah, and the territories of New
Mexico and Arizona, and all other min
era. districts of the United States.
"2-The land from which timber may
be felled or removed under the pro.
visions of this act must be known to lie
OF strictly mineral character and mot
! subject to entry under existing laws of
the United States, except for mineral
entry Parties who take timber from
the public lands under assumed au-
thority of this act must stand prepared
to show that their acts are within the
prescribed terms of the law granting
such privilege, the burden being on such
parties of proving by a preponderance OF
evidence that the land from which the
timber is taken is mineral within the
meaning of the act.
"3-The privileges granted are con
fined to citizens of the United States
and other persons, bona fide residents of
the states, territories and other mineral
districts, provided for in the act.
1.-THE uses for which timbe may be
felled or removed are limited by the
wording of the act to building, agricul-
tural mining or other domestic pur-
poses
"o-No timber is permitted to be fe,led
or removed for purposes of sale or traffic
or to manufacture the same into lumber
or other timber product as an article OF
merchandise, or for any other use what
soever, except as defined in section Of
these rules and regulations.
"6-No timber cut or removed under
the provisions of this act may be trans.
ported out OF the state or territory
where produced.
"7-No timber is permitted to be used
for smelling purposes, smelling being a
separate and distinct industry from thLt
OF mining.
"S-No growing trees OF any kind
whatsoever less than eight inches in
diameter are permitted to be cut.
"9-Persons telling or removing tim.
Der under the provisions of this act mus t
utilize all OF each tree cut that can lie
prohtably used, and must dispose OF the
tops, brush and other refuse in such
manner as to prevent the spread of for
est fires.
40 These rules and regulations shall
take effect February 10, 1900, and all ex-
isting rules and regulations heretofore
prescribed under said act by this de.
parlment are hereby rcscinded.
"Approved January Is, 1900
AZ. A. HITcHcoCK, Secretary.
"W. A. RICHARDS,
"Acting Commissioner"
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01
THE DEDICATION BAIL.

The handsome structure was dedicated
last Thursday evening by a banquet and
ball given under the auspices of the Pi-
oneers' Association of Gilpin County.
1t was the most brilliant affair that has
been witnessed in this county for years.
Long before o o'clock carriages were roll
ing up to the door with many of Gilpin
their sweetest in their beautiful evening
and ball dresses, and with their escorts
promenaded over the building. Quite Il
number of visitors from Denver were
also present to enjoy themselves with
the old timers. At promptly 0 o'clock
the grand march was led of by Mr.. and
Mrs. ii. j. Hawley, about - couple prom.
enadiug. The grand march closed with
Il quadrllle, after which the regular pro-
gram was started with waltz. Dane.
ing wns continued until 3 o'clock next
morning. All those present had most
enjoyable evening, and they will not soon
forget it as most brilliant party.
The handsome souvenirs given those
p'N7'he "tAS RItdtlN
appreciated and wers put away TO re-
mind them OF pleasant "reminiscences.
The music was furnished by the Opera
House Orchestra of 10 pieces, and, as
every one expressed themselves, "it was
splendid" and better could not have
been secured.
Supper was served in the county court
room by the Ladies Relief Corps, the
members OF which all dressed in white
assisted at the tables. The spread was
most tastefully arranged upon three long
tibles.
Among the visitors were Mrs. +. ID.
Hardin president Of the Pioneer Ladies'
Aid Society, Hon. s. |. Lorah and wife,
Hon. II. j. Kruse and wife, Frank V.
Hughes and wife, David NJ. Richards,
the Misses Anna and Jean McFarlane,
Dora Rachofsky and Emma Schaifnit OF
Denver, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred II. Gooch Of
Rollinsvilic, and Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Hutchinson OF Jefferson county.
BY request, n second dance was given
Saturday evening, but owing to the high
wind prevailing only - couple attended,
but those present did enjoy themselves
to their hearts content until midnight.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01
GLADSTONE srRIKE.

Saturday morning the miners sinking
the main shaft on the Gladstone mine.
east of Missouri City, disclosed three
feet of pay matter the first round of
shots that they fired. The vein matter
is of a much better grade.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01

For all pulmonary troubles Ballard's
Horehonnd Syrur, taken in the early
ssages, proves certain and sure specific.
1t is equally effective in Group ard
whooping cough. and il used in season
prevents the further developments OF
consumption. Price - and 80 csnts.
For sale at the Black Hawk Pharmacy.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01
ASPEN MINE RECEIVER.

lSdSI Vi l-tc
Arapahoe district court, refused to dis
charge Fred Dorr as receiver of the As
pen Mine and Smelling company, says
the Rocky Mountain News. George h.
Ross levin who bid in the properties at
foreclosure recently, asked that Dorr be
discharged, as the district court had no
jurisdiction, the foreclosure being in the
federal courts. Mr.. Ross-Le was
given an opportunity to intervene as IA
party to the suit, but declined, and the
court ruled that he had no standing.
MEANS MUCH TO MINING INDUSTRY.
= The report of the house committee on
mines and mining has reported favorably
a bill to establish mining experimental
stations in the various mineral produc
ing states Of the country. The report on
the bill states that the limitless resources
OF our mineral regions which have con.
\ tributed so vastly to the wealth OF the
whole people can in no sense be deemed
simply OF sectional or local concern, but
Of the greatest interest to the nation at
large. The extent OF our national do
main is so great and our mineral re-
sources 80 extensive and diversified that
the committee is OF the opinion that the
subject should be an object OF govern
mental concern, at least to the extent
proposed in the measure, and not be left,
as it has been, alone to individual cX.
ploration. investigation and. develop.
ment.
Within the past few years great nd
vance has been made in the development
OF mechanical engineering and in all the
appliances relating to mining. Many
ores are now being reduced at profit
that heretofore wele regarded as worth.
less or Improbable. Every mineral
region has its own distinct and peculiar
features not found in others, and ores
OF great value are frequently discovered
by accident. If there was available and
accessible in every mining state com
petent and experienced geologist and as
sayer, to whom might be submitted for
assay and analysis any mineral or ma
terial that gave evidence Of value, it GER
tainly would be u potent factor and most
helpful in assisting not only In the line
OF discovery, but in the mineral develop
ment.
Within the past few years there have
been valuable discoveries Of ore, rich in
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01

A good point about our groceries
They are fresh and Of the highest
quality. Prices are the lowest for cash.
The Sauer. McShanc Mercantile Co.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01

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Small photo promptly returned. Exact
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anteed. Send your photo at once to
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Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01
FINAL TRANSFER MADE.

On Mondny evening the deed from
\ Henry p. Lowe and Tyson E. Dimes con-
Seying the Topeka group of mines in
Russell district to A. j. Richardson was
placed on file with the county clerk and
recorder. The consideration was $780,
900. The deed contained $3.50 in revenue
stamps.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01
THE ROBERT EMMETT sr,,KE f.

Last weeks issue of The OBSERVER
contained the announcement that w. Ill.
Nichols, of the Robert Emmet mine on
Maryland mountain, in sinking a Wine
from the 425-foot east level to the 525-
foot level had cut into streak of SlT5
smelling ore which is sixteen inches
wide. Further development work shows
that it is continuous, as also the three
t<et of stamp mill ore that is alongside
Tof the smelling ore. Mr. Nichols has
heretofore encountered good ore of this
kind, but nothing as wide as this last
strike.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01
Best Brands Family Liquors

Just received at Philips & Ebli's Lvw.
renee street grocery store.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01
Erickson's - shoes are tho best.

Fine watch repairing at the Mineral
Palace.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-07
STORM WAS GENERAL.
Whole Northwest Covered With SNOW
Worst at Chicago and East.

Whole Northwest Covered With SNOW.
Worst at Chicago and East.
Chicago. March For the past Sc
hours the states of Minnesota. Iowa,
Nebraska, Missouri. Illinois and Wis
consin have experienced a series Of
storms remarkable for their severity.
The center. however, appears 10 have
been through Wisconsin and Illinois
and along Lake Michigan. where heavy
snow. changing To hail. then to rain.
and accompanied by a wind that at
times amounted To a gale. has resulted
in a partial decentralization of the tele-
graph and telephone service. and has
badly crippled railway service. At Dn-
luth. ST. Paul. Dubuque. La Crosse and
Milwaukee snow has fallen ranging
in depths from 3 inches III Dubuque t.
20 inches in Milwaukee. Chicago was
pclted with snow. rain and hail alter
nately. all in large quantities, while AT
Omaha and st. Louis heavy rain and
sleet storms ragged for hours.
The storm has moved asst and south
east. rapidly. and the Ohio Valley and
lower Lake region is being drenched
with rain. which in places ia driven in
perfect clouds by the fierce wind.
The ice has been piled up ~ badly on
the west shore of the lake, that there Is
some danger Of Chicago's water supply
being partly cut off. rs all of the crib,
and intakes are hemmed i'll by perfec'
mountains of ice and only %unceasin.
work by the crib keepers has so far pre-
veuted trouble.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-07
ROTH CLAIM ELECTION.

Court VIII Have to Pass on the Duluth
Mayoraity Election.
D,IIru. March THE commission
crs finished the recount of the ballots i'll
tho recent election on the mayoralty
and on the adoption of a new charter at
noon. ~
Both Mayor TruclSen and I. w.
Hugo, the Republican eandidate' arc
claiming the election. aud the court VIII
have To pass on a large number OF n
regular ballots. The Hugo men claim
to he 10 ahead. but thcre are three bal
lots marked with names II uhder
the supreme court decision these woulu
be thrown ont. bat they would stu nave
- majority of seven. The Iruc!sen men
claim n majority OF two.
The charter is defeated. unless the
conrt should hold that the law means
~four.spyenths of the voter voting on
the charter proposition, instead OF i"ur-
seventies Of tho voters casting balIp's ~
the election.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-07
TOWN MEETINGS.
Partial Returns from the Annual Township
Elections, Held Yesterday.

From what this reporter could gather,
the township elections yesterday passed
OF rather lightly and quietly, except in
Wentworth where an attempt was made
to run q straight republican ticket, and
the move was eat down upon by q vote
OF about three to one. So far as we
could pick up to day the following cleo.
tons were made:
Rutlsnd-G. F. Graft aud tohh Wutts
gu supervisors; P. +. Mullsney, clerk; l.
D. Wiln'arth, assessor; John Heyer and
p. II. O'Brien. a tie for ire aeurer.
Herman-L. e. Stout, NJ. Randall, H,
J. Hammsf; supervisors; w. II. Boyd,
clerk; G. 7. Westaby, assessor, Owen
Ovens, treasurer; A. NJ. Boyd, justice.
Conoord-H. j. rhhfow, supervisor;
c. II. Thurow, clerk; Paul Koepke, a.
SCISSOR; II. Pau. perine, treasurer; G. ].
Litch, justice.
Franklin-N. Sampson, supervisor;
j.. II. BaRley, clerk; J. II. Kiner, assess
or; David Sterling, treasurer.
Lakeyiew-Wm. Rock, supervisor;
John Schnell, assessor: r.. A. Prince.
clerk, G. +. Kennedy, treasurer; John
Potter, justice.
Badus-Herman Hartwick, supervisor:
n. II. Kent, clerk: Eb. Olmstead, assoc
sor: J. Burkler, treasurer; Ed Sullivan,
justice.
Leroy-H. Meggars. supervisor; f. r.
&. Gross. clerk: ID. NJ. Finnle. assessor
NJ. f. Hart, treasurer; John Walter,
justice.
Rev. W. +. Sitter. w. Canton, y. Y
writes. IL had dyspepsia over twenty
years. and tried doctors and medicines
without .~,enetit. 1 vas persuaded Il
use kodol Dyspepsia Cure and it helped
me from the start. | believe it to be q
panacea for all forms Of indigestion" II
digests what you eat.
Cook & ODDH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-07
.,,,o,,rc hawaii 10 spend Money.

WASHINGTON. March AT the Gao.
net meeting, the recommendation OF the
Hawaiian council that they be author
lied to expend 100000 IN the suppr,s'
sion Of the bubonic plague ana III 'ne
relief of distressed natives was torihaii!
approved. Some doubt was p".n
az to the authority Of the fiaw",'a.
council to make this expenditure ou1
the opiuion was unanimous that .ne
gravity Of the situation justlileu !h"'
coursc. aud the necessary oirec'io"t
will be forwarded 1T on"s'