davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

The Aspen Times says: The Scott
|gden Mining and Leasing company
Pares took jump yesterday when
(mos Bourquin offered SIPS per share
pr 100 shares of the stock. Mr.. Bour-
|uin said the offer was bonafide as he
|ad customer who would take tha
mount of the shares of the newly in
Prporated company if they could be
ought. There are, it is understood,
pt one thousand shares of par value
4 300 in the new mining and leasing
Pmpany and these shares are held by
Pur or five prominent mining men,
|ho have no desire to part with them.
|he Black Queen over in the Gunnison
Puntry, now being worked by this
Psnpany, Is reported to be the making
good mine. Other properties will
e acquired by the company and pos
Pbly souoe claims here in the Aspen
Pstrict will be leased.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Coal Basin indulged in what might
be termed her first great social function
on Tuesday. AS matter of fact, on
the opening of the Co. store last sum-
mer there was the traditional dance,
but the present was most pretentious
affair, and there were many guests
from Redstone and vicinity. The
guests so enjoyed themselves that they
have not at this writing returned to
their homes, and we are therefore un-
able to give particulars.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26
Postal Revenues.

Since the spread OF the postal system
in the United States, statisticians have
asserted tha the commercial prosperity
OF the country could be measured by
the fluctuations in the stamp receipts.
In view of this widely accepted stand
ard, report of the postotfice depart
ment just issued is interesting as show
ing the degree of business activity the
country is now enjoying.
If the stamp sales are to be taken as
an absolute criterion, then the United
States has enjoyed nearly three times
as much prosperity during 1900 as in
1881, when the sales amounted to $34,
4S3, SOB. The total last year was $97,
6S7, I'll. Again, if the same method is
to be followed, we were nearly twice as
prosperous last year as in 1888, when
$50, 636, 32l worth of stamps were pur-
chased.
AS showing the depressing influence
of a panic on the receipts of the postal
service, the fact that the sales for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1894, were
$40, 239, ,910, or over five and quarter
millions less than the fiscal year pre-
ceding, is significant. The following
year the receipts gained nearly four
millions, but not until 1896 did they
reach high level, amounting that
year to $40, 16S.272. The receipts for
the fiscal year of 1897 were $40, 631, ,561;
1898, SS3, 289, 253, and 1899, 800. III, $50.
The gain for 1900 was over seven mill
ions.
Postoffice receipts have more than
kept pace with the population. In
1880, when the population of the United
States was a few thousand over 50,-
10000 as compared with 10000, 900
now, the revenues were but little over
one-third the present amount.
In the number of pieces distributed
the increase has been very wonderful.
Twenty years ago billion and half
were sent through the postoffices. Last
year the total estimated number was
1924, ,0S7, ,914, gain of 400, 900, 900
pieces over the preceding year.
While these wonderful gains cannot
be attributed entirely to the prosperity
extant in the country, that is undoubt-
edly the chief cause. Facilities have
been added to the department until the
postal service has become necessary
part of the daily life of every family
which pretends to keep up with the
procession. Rural free delivery has
perhaps brought more persons in di-
rect communication with everyday
events than any one other of the latter
features.
There is no reason to suppose tha
the receipts of the department will
show any decrease in the immediate
future. Commercial conditions justify
the belief that the service will be taxed
to the limit in every direction. That,
together with the ultimate univers ality
of the rural free delivery, points to a
bright future for the postal service in
the United States.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

t. Fl. Eaton, the able superintendent
of President Osgood's marble quarry,
passed through Redstope more than
once recently in the endeavor to OBJ
tractors Flaharity & Farrel.
The pushing Superintendent is very
anxious to rush to the East those cars
of marble on which will depend SO
much for the future interests of this
section. Y
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Parties who are openly violating
the provisions of the game law by kill
ing grouse, quail and other prohibited
birds or fowl, are notified that there is
heavy penalty for the same, and if
destruction is not stopped the law will
be strictly enforced. The open season
for grouse begins August Is and ends
October 81. There is no open season
for quail.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Now that the fine weather seems
about to favor the Crystal river valley
the many personal enterprises of Pres.
Osgood are being pushed to the limit,
giving employment to large forces OF
workmen. The President invests his
money with q lavish hand, giving much
employment to labor, and we all hope
that his usual good luck will follow
in the wake of the marble enterprise.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Mrs. John Quinn and daughter,
Rachel, reached home from the Pueblo
hospital on Friday. Unfortunately,
Mrs. Quinn reached the hospital toe
late for the surgeons skill to operate
on one of the eyes of the little patient.
The little lady is doing as well as
could possibly be expected, however,
the sight of one eye having been fully
restored.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

A large, valuable and well-selected
lot of books for the school library
were recently received from New York.
the gifts of Mr.. and Mrs. Osgood, VINO
are determined to leave nothing un-
done that will add to the usefulness
and efficiency of our school.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

a. r. Burnett and G. III. Tays were
down from the Lead King mine Sun
day and report the property as look
ing good. They are quite anxious for
the snow to get off the ground; so is
everyone else for that matter.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Engineer FL. H. Utley was Red
stone visitor with Supt. Kebler. He
also accompanied Mr.. Kebler on the
return trip east. Mr.. Utley's post is
at Torres, on the New Mexican border,
and Mr.. Scott, his former chum, is
stationed at Madrid.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Gen. Supt. J. T. Kebler arrived here
on Mondays No. l. He is giving a
very careful and thorough inspection
to the various camps, including Coal
Basin. Much good is bound to fol-
low, and we believe there will be no
idle workmen within short time.
Among other work already decided
on is that on the county road.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Mr.. NJ. P. Hyperion has been look
ing the ground over for the establish
ment of camp of the Modern Wood
men of America. This organization is
only II years old and has all the po-
pular and progressive features OF the
great fraternal organizations.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

John Larson, Gus johnson and Gus
Larson were up at the head of Galena
park doing location work, and say the
snow is yet quite deep up there. 1t is
getting a good crust on it SO that in a
short time pedestrians may cross the
range without snowshoes.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

The Colorado Fuel company has pur-
chased 25O,O00 acres of the Maxwell
Land Grant, for consideration of
81, 900, 900. The property contains a
large acreage of coal and timber land.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

The daily papers state that John w.
Nyce and Peter Peterson have closed
the deal whereby they secured lease
on the Inez. We presume they will
start work at once, and it is hoped
they will succeed in opening large
and valuable body of ore.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26
NOTICE.

l have retired from the practice OF
|edicine, except in cases of emergency
rd office practice.
Office prescription will be charged
|r at the price established by the
olorado State Medical Board.
Marble, Colo, April "a, 1901.
4. W. FULLER.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26
Foreman Chas. l. Johnson departed
for Aspen on Tuesday.

Mrs. John r. Leeming and baby boy
returned from Carbondale, where she
has been visiting her mother and sew
eral other lady friends. Grandma
says Master Leeming is the brightest
and handsomest of all her many grand
children.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Frank Grant came up from Newcastle
on Tuesday, visiting old friends. He
departed for the Basin on Wednesday,
where he has secured employment un-
der Supt. Grifliths.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

The Redstone school continues in
session, Notwithstanding the regular
term ended some time ago. This is
due to the generosity of President and
Mrs. Osgood, who foot the bills.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Contractor Flaharity OF the Quarry
(ad, was hurt last Saturday by a
(ck rolling down and striking him on
|e head and hand, making two bad
fuises. DR.. e. W. Fuller dressed the
bunds, and we are pleased to note
|e injured man is doing nicely.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26
Low Excursion Rates
To California, Oregon, Washington
and Montana points.

On each Tuesday until April 80, the
Denver and Rio Grande r. r. well sell
one-way Colonist tickets, from all
points on the main lines between Den
yer and Grand Junction at the follow
ing rates:
San Francisco, Los Angeles and
San Diego. .............. S25. 90
Portland, Spokane, Tacoma and
Seattle .S25. 90
Rutte and Helena. 1923. 90
From all points located off the main
lines, the local rate to the nearest
main line junction point, will be added
to the above rates.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

|The contractors on the quarry road
Re in their heaviest work-just across
|e creek from the quarry; it is all
Plid rock work for quite distance
hd in some places the side cut is 70
i 80 feet high. 1t will be many weeks
ft before the road is finished. 1t will
fine piece of road when done.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

The Rev. Mr.. Price and neighbor-
ing minister exchanged pulpits on last
Sunday. Mr.. Price is interchangeable
in his endeavors to build up the church
in Redstone.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

William Keir and family will return
Janeway early in May. They spent
hst winter in Kansas and Oklahoma
|siting relatives and friends.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

For two days T. O'Bryan was con-
fined. to the house with a severe cold,
but at this writing he is out and rustl-
ing again.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Several small contracts have already
been let out for improvements on the
Osgood place: among them one for
5000 feet of ditch to that old-timer,
Nick Michaels.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

jim Finley has been quite busy
with double duty"-in addition to
running the hotel he has been helping
Mrs. Usher pack up.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

At the present time the outlook for
be stone at the Osgood marble quarry
indeed very favorable, but it will be
PLY two months yet before any blocks
IN be sent out. So far as work has
Foceeded everything is entirely satis-
|ctory to the management.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Mrs. McTayish and Master Roy re-
turned on Sunday from their visit to
friends in the lower valley.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

1t is a rivalry between Stuff and
Whist these nights, with a slight ad-
vantage in Sluff's favor. Anything to
pass off time.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

1--WE understand that Frank Dempl1e
BID wife reached the Bob Keir ranch
|om Aspen last week, and Farmer
|empke will now proceed to put in his
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

The spring influx of drummers, in
cluding jewelers., bakers and candle
stick makers, has already set in Red
stonewards.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26
Redstone Department.
TINES BUREAU, P. o. Box 3.
THE MAILS !;

Arrive from Carbondale and points East and
West at II 80 a. m.
Arrive from Placita Marble and Crystal al
2 40 p. m.
Close for Placita, Marble and Crystal at IL m
Close for Carbondale and points East and
West at 3 p. N.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

|The school children gave an Arbor
lay entertainment last Friday night.
be hall was crowded, the children
ID fine and the audience enjoyed the
kercises.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

RI. w. Kirk returned Monday with
Is stock and is now ready for busi,
ess at the old stand.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

We are pleased to note that c. w.
urke was able to come down town
|st Sunday, although he is not yet
Itirely free from rheumatism.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

|Y. B. Ford returned from the Muddy
(onday evening, where has been for
Ie past three weeks visiting the Bush
lmily.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26
THE NEWS.

The largest coal output from the
Basin in one day thus far has been
eighteen car loads.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Vie Cobb departed for valley points
lat Monday,and may not be back for
bme little time.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

The hot weather enjoyed the past
|w days has brought down many
|ides on the north side hills close to
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Mrs. Jennie A. Penny went down to
hrbondale on Mondays stage to see
er sister, Mrs. Wilcox, who is sick.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26
CRYSTAL.

William Brown and wife went down
to Marble Monday to visit his people
there.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

After settling his family in his new
house, Tom Lamoy is back at his post
at the Hoffman tunnel.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26
NOTICE..

Owing to my contemplated removal
to a lower altitude, l desire to dispose
of all my household effects, now in
the house at Crystal.
ALICE L. USHER.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Engineer Ware was up from Fed
lone Wednesday looking over con-
Eruction work on the marble road.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

although the County Commissioners
bve decided not to appoint any Road
ferseers this year, we understand
ley have authorized w. d. Parry to
|ok after the county road over here.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

la letter received from Z. E. L. Rey-
! nd informs us that he arrived at San
francisco safely and is already feel
/ q much better.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Fl. Fl. Williams brought in his two
COWS last Friday and soon our people
will have the luxury of fresh milk.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26
PERTINENT AND PERSONAL.

M. P. Hyperion of Aspen, was a
visitor during the week.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26
LOCAL NEWS.

r M. Downing is over on the Muddy
|ese days looking for bear.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Carl Skidmore was also a visitor
making his usual business trip.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

H. G.. Yewell made flying trip W
in this country on Tuesday.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

The first rain storm of the season
occurred Monday night. For awhile
it rained quite hard.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Mavor J. H. Hoffman had business
Carbondale the first of the week.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

We do all kinds of job printing
promptly and neatly.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

o. Ittleson g. Co. have purchased a
ranch near Satank.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

Gen. Supt. Kebler took Tuesday
No. on the return to Denver.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-04-26

All kinds of legal blaplss for sale Mt
|is office.
Crittenden press., 1901-12-12

A bold attempt was made to res
cue Berry Howard before the train
left Pineville Saturday night, lbut
il was defeated by the courage OF
sheriff Broughton, Conductor
Doody aud Engineer Langan, and
Howard was safely delivered at
Frankfort. Howard says he evad-
cd arrest because he could not be
assured of bond. Ii was reported
in Frankfort that Howard might
be witness, either for the Com
ponwealth or defense, in the ap-
preaching trial of Jim Howard.
Frankfort, Ky, Dec. There
is still much talk here over the in
cident which developed when
county Judge Dan Moore was ask
ed TO dine with Jailer Lawrence
at his residence adjoining the Jail.
When he arrived there were seat
ed at the dinner table Jim How
ard and wife, Caleb Powers and a
woman friend of Powers. The
Judge was surprised to see such
liberties allowed Howard and Pow
ers but considered the matter be-
yond his jurisdiction. An effort
was made to keep tie matter quiet
but it became public and the jailor
is seriously condemned for his ac-
tion. 1t will probably result in
an order to the jailer for stricter
confinement for the prisoners and
a rule forbidding all visitors to
them, except their relatives and
attorneys.
Crittenden press., 1901-12-12

iiiyely selected Mr., james TO nc.
company our brilliant young gov
cruor and standard. bearer, aud Il
iis conceded that n more brilliant
campaign than that made by Beck
ham and James never found place
in this history of politics in
! This State.
lie has met in Joint debate the
ablest of the party opponents and
mover lost battle; as an orator on
tho hus,ings he is without peer.
Not only on the stump has his
services been distinguished, but
in council he has becu counted sa-
gacious, aud has been honored in
this field. He has been trusted by
tie party with it's most honorable
positions. As chairman Of the
Kentucky delegation in the great
Chicago convention, bearing the
banner Of his State in the celebra-
ted rally Of the standards about
Bryan. as chairman Of tho State
convention in 1900, when he set
the convention wild with his sim
ile Of Gov. Goebel and Taylor, he
served with marked ability.
lie is n great reader. a close stu
dent, fine lawyer, and, as n mem-
ber Of congress, would at once
take high rank, achieving a ma
tional reputation-one that not
only would his district and State
appreciate, hut one that the South
would point TO with pride, We
believe the Democracy of this
district is too loyal to turn down
the man who has SO faithfully and
efficiently advocated its doctrines
and too grateful to cast aside those
made poor by their allegiance to
and love for its cause.
If superior party service, abili-
ty and earnest, unswerving devo-
ton TO the rights of the people
stand for anything, Ollie James
should be given this nomination
without opposition.
Crittenden press., 1901-12-12
OF GENERAL INTEREST.
Occurrences Of the Week Ar.
ranged for Busy Readers.
f-i-t-i-.--i--l-i-i-s-t.

Booker Il. Washington was re-
fused lodgings at three of th, lea
ding hotels in Springfield, Massa-
chusetts.
Rostand, the French poet makes
a Christmas appeal for the Boer
women and children in the Brit
ish concentration camps in South
Africa.
The Schley case is coming be-
fore congress. Mr.. Williams, of
Mississippi, has introduced res
olution for an inquiry into the
Maclay naval history" and its re-
puted endorsement by Sampson
and Crowninshield.
Topeka, Kan, Dec. 6.-Carrie
Nation, the Kansas joint smasher,
has announced the suspension of
her paper, the Smasher's Maii.
The paper was started about one
year ago. She says the paper did
not pay.
Washington, Dec. 4.-Senator
Hoar today introduced bill for
tho protection of the president of
the United States. 1t provides
that if any one should kill the pre-
sident, or shall make an attempt
upon the life of the president, he
shall be punished with death. Any
person who shall counsel or advise
the killing of the president shall
be imprisoned twenty years. and
any person who shall aid the es-
cape of any person concerned ilr
the killing or concealing the kill
ing of the president shall be pnp-
ished equally as an accomplics.
Crittenden press., 1901-12-12
NO27

Prairie du Sac, Wis. Dec. G.
Sixty-five persons we're poisoned
az wedding feast at the home of
John Mulky, at West Point, near
this place. 1t is believed there
was poison in the coffee. Physi-
clans we're summoned from Led,
and after several hours work hope
was given that all would recover,
Some of the coffee has been sent
to a chemist to be examined.
There are 81 republicans, 26
democrats, and 9 others in the
United States senate making a
total of S6 members.
There are four vacancies which,
when filed, will make a total of
80 members.
In the House of Representatives.
there are 1877 republicans, l61 de-
mocrats and all others g, making
total of 356, with only ono va
cancy, which when filed will make
total of 357 members.
When both houses are full there
is total membership OF 447, at
salary of $2,l35, 900, saying moth
ing of their mileage, clerk hire,
and other expenses.
Washington, Dec. 2,-Repre-
sentative Henry, of Texas. today
introduced a bill which, IL passed
will bring about the extradition of
Taylor and Finley, 1t provides
that when the governor of a State
shall properly certify lthe affidavit
or indictment upon which fugi-
tive is charged and demand his ar
rest and surrender. the governor
upon whom the demand is made
must take the instrument as con-
clusiye and give up the criminal
The bill is mandatory and under
it's provisions Gov. Durbin would
have to give mp both Taylor and
Finley.
Crittenden press., 1901-12-12

We notice in mn exchange that
the Hon Mr.. Greenup, of Padu-
cab, has offered for Congress in
this district, Who is Greenup,
and what has he ever done for the
Democratic partyp Ollie James
has spont ten years of his lifc and
all his money fighting the battles
of his party, and the people OF the
First appreciate him and don't in
tend TO turn him down in his first
ambition. .-Princston Banner.
Crittenden press., 1901-12-12

this issue Of the Pass We
ounce Hon. Ollie NJ. james ms
,ndidate for congress, subject
ne action Of the Democratic
s. Mr.. James is 80 we'll known
She Democracy ot the district,
4 the State. that nm introduc-
.on through the medium of the
'Rrss seems unnecessary. hut SO
arneslly. faithfully and ably has
advocated the teneis OF Democ-
cy, and SO valiantly defended IFS
nrsanlzaiion against the ON
sughis Of the foe. that it is n
pleasure 10 refer To his services.
Before the law sanctioned his
nfrage he was upon the stump,
nyocatiug the cause of his party,
|nd from the years OF his minori-
until the last campaign there
hs not been n hard fight in which
v slalwart form and defiant voice
this brilliant orator has not
sen seen and heard He has not
aIy been upon tho scene in his
Dme district, or this end Of the
bite, butthe Bluegrass aud Noun
ms have cheered him with wild
1lhusiasm as he presented the
pat cause Of his own party and
ralgned the enemy, Every con
E.sional district in tho State has
w. for his services when the
Aiile waxed warm, aud he has re-
pnded TO every call. Ho made
bre speeches in the campaign OF
" and 1899 than any other Dem
pat in Kentucky. and in the
rce, bitter struggle Of last year,
ben the hopo Of Kentucky De
DCracy hung in the balance, and
, State committee looked over
field for its strongest and best
hn to stir the party, rank and
3 20 heroic effort, il did not
m TO tho Ashland district but
|me TO Western Kentucky and to
eOld Gibraltar district and intu-
Crittenden press., 1901-12-12

ollie NJ. James, one Of the big
It, best and brainiest Democrats
We State was in Clinton yes
Fay, and while here he stalked
'stically into the News office
ordered the paper sent to him
llarion, Crittenden county, Mr.
hes is a candidate for congress
|0 this district, and the man
+ beats him can boast that he
the biggest man in this sec.
Of the country. the Rev ID. III
% excepted. .--Hick man News.