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White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-12-11
The Asvilar r Oil Field.

The oil field at present is in purely
prospective condition. 1t lies in the prai-
rie region at the foot of the coal bluffs and
extends some four or five miles out on the
eastern prairie This tract is underlain by
the Montana shales and lower Cretaceous
groups. The Montana has here a thickness
of about 900 feet, and is the same forma-
ton as carries the oil at Florence This
area lies beneath the broad anticlinal arch,
which extends out eastward from the coal
bluffs. A portion of this arch is we'll shown
near Aguilar, where the strata dip west
ward from 8 to 10 degrees, hattening out
towards the apex of the arch.
Anticlinal arches are supposed to be fav-
orable to the concentration of oil. The oil
signs in the neghborhood are confined to an
oil scum, found at the bottom of shaft
driven down in search of mineral in ba-
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-12-11

been humanely conducted. A bill provid-
ing for general staff and the re-organiza-
tion of the supply departments of the army
are recommended
Government aid for the irrigation of the
arid lands of the west is urged. The
sound and steady development of the west
depends on the building of homes therein 4"
The agricultural department is COM
mended for the intelligent aid it has given
the farmers.
Reciprocity with Cuba is urged as mat
ter of national duty.
The postofice department shows pros
perity and rural free delivery is recon-
mended,
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-12-11
View of Stamp Mill, American Mine,
Nogal, New Mexico.

satic dixie. A we'll dug about 50 feet in the
shales in search of water, encountered
strong flow of gas and some oil. As the
same strata and geological conditions exist
more or less all along the base of the coal
plateau, if oil is found in commercial guam
titles, there may be no limit of the number
of wells put down from the Huertano river
north to Trinidad south Should they fail
to strike OIL it is probable that good flow
of desirable artesian water may be struck in
the underlying Dakota sandstone within a
vertical limit of 5000 feet. Prof. A. Lakes
in December Mines and Minerals
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-12-11
Knights of Pytkias Elect Officers.

The Knights of Pythias Lodge Baxter
No. 9, elected officers last Monday night as
follows: A. H. Hudspeth, chancellor COM
mander; Robert Taylor; vice-chancellor;
George Queen, prelate; j. w. Smith, mas
ter of exchequer; S. c. Wiener, master of
finance; John A. Haly, keeper of records
and seal; Elmer Lindsey, master at arms;
Harry GALLAGHER, master of the work;
Silas r. May, inside guard; Joseph Spen-
Ger, outside guard.
Quite an interest is being manifested in
the work in the Knights lodge here. New
paraphanalia has been ordered and the am
plihed wo.k will be used as soon now as the
team can get ready for it. A number of
candidates are now taking the ranks.
The Rita mine is now at work, under the
of r " DYa nc
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-12-11
Handkerchief Bazaar.

The ladies of the Baptist church realized
about $50 for the church fund from the
handkerchief bazaar and rummage sale con-
Quoted at the Baptist hall last week,
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-12-11
The North Homestake.

The North Homestake people made a
mill run at the Old Abe mill last week.
The results were better than anticipated.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-12-11
The Rita Resumes.

b. II. Dye has resumed operations at the
Rita gold claim and as soon as the neces-
sary preliminaries are completed will begin
regular development. The Rita joins the
North Homestake and IS thought to be a
very hattering prospect.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-12-11

The Chapman-Ludlam oil well has reach
$50 feet OF depth Agreat amount OF water
is being encountered.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-12-11

The Rita mine is now at work, under the
supervision of B. H. Dye, as superintendent.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08
OLD JORDAN LODE.

Beginning no T. whence cor sec Is, S
Y OF The 9Th p bears So 52' 23f 4lS9.S f.
hence 5 l4e So " 1882 # to cor no 2. identical
with 3. Margaret Lude, of this survey.
Thence IA - l3i.6g # to cor no B.
Thence 449 So e 1882 # To no 1.
Thence n lie 45 W 13i6g fl 10 1, the place
Of beginning.
Containing 22,4S4 acres, expressly excepting and
excluding all conflict with Surveys 7i3. 1884, 165
and 7l7, West Hazeltine, Compensation, Compeer
and Quandary Lodes and Survey No. I17S3, East
Wellington, Wellington Side, Wellington No.
6, Russell Bell and Daisy Bell Lodes and Survey No.
416, Church Placer and forming por ion Of the un-
subdivded Township No. 3. ) Range No. 73 W of the
9th principal meridian Said locations of the said
Newhouse. Peton and Margaret Lodes being record
ed in Volume 154 Page los. Volume IA at Page
529 and Volume III Page 52S. respectively and
said amend locations Of the Maine. Tr, nna, Eliz-
bone and Ola Jordan Lodes being recorded in Volume
1874 at Pages los. I09 l12 and 1O9 respectively OF
| the records of Clear Creek County Colorado.
Adjoining claimants the owners of Surveys Nos.
7i3 l6i, l6o and IA. West Hazeltine Compensation
Compeer and Quandary Lodes and Survey No. 1l7S3
East Wellington, Wellington Side, w llington No. 6
Wellington No. 9, Russell Bell, Central Bell and
Daisy Bell Lodes and Survey No 147S4 Junus. Apis
Panurge and Acteon Lodes and Survey No. 4l6
Church Placer.
c. D. FORD. Register.
First publication November s. 1902,
Last publication January 10, 1903.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08
MINING APPLICATION NO. 1865.
MINERAL SURVEY No. 1850.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Denver, Colo. October 21. 1902.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Denver, Colo, October p. 1902.
Notice is hereby given that Charles H. Stephenson
by Stephen A. Noyes. his attorney in fact whose post
office is Idaho Springs, Colorado. has made applca-
ton for patent for 1472 linear feet on the Little
Johnny Lode. bearing gold and silver the same being
$50 feet n 100 and S13 feet 10 from mouth of
discovery adt thereon with surface ground 100 feet
in width situate in Ohio Mining District. Clear Greek
County. State of Colorado, and described in the plat
and field noies file in this office as follows. viz;
Beginning at cor no !. whence the cor sec 10,
S u W OF the 9th m bears 2l 50 432o IT.
Thence III 1472 Il to cor no q
Thence so $50 IT to no 3.
Thence 10o I472 # to cor no 4.
Thence S0o l50 fl TO cor no l, the place of be
ginning.
Containing 4.9iS acres, expressly excepting and
excluding all conflict with Surveys Nos. 1920 and
I430l. and forming portion of the u of sec TO-
twp ST. % OF the 9Th principal meridian. Said
location being recorded in Volume l59. Page TO- OF
the records of Clear Creek County, Colorado.
Adjoining claimants owners of Surveys Nos. 1870
Junction Lode. and 1490i, Parkvae Placer.
C. D. FORD. Register.
First publication November /, 1902
Last publication January 3, 1903.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08
MINING APPLICATION NO. 1867.
SURVEY No. 1891.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Denver, Colo, October %, 1902.

SURVEY NO. l0Sols
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Denver, Colo. October 2S 1902.
Notice is hereby given that F. E. Doherty and A. D.
Bulls whose post office is Idaho Springs, Colorado,
have made application for patent for 1900 linear feet
on the RoSand Lode bearing gold and silver, the
same being As feet 54' 15 and l452 feet $40 IS
from discovery shaft thereon. with surface ground
$50 feet in width situate in Jackson Mining District,
Clear Greek County, State of Colorado and described
by the official plat. herewith posted. and by the field
notes on file in this office follows, viz;
Beginning at l, whence the corner Of
section 3 73 W Of the 9th p m bears l2' 40 s.
W 81. % #.
Thence $40 IS W 1900 # to cor no ,.
Thence 43o 10 51.27 # to cor no 3.
Thence 54e IS 1900 # to cor no T..
Thence 430 i0'e 15l.21 # to cor no l. the place OF
beginning.
Containing 5165 acres and forming portion of the
unsubdivided Township 5, 73 W and of the
of Section in Township Of range 73 W OF the 9Th
principal meridian. Said location being recorded in
Volume 14S. Page $50. of the records of Clear Greek
County. -
Adjoining claimants owners Of Survey No. 12l2
Jumbo Lode. and Survey No. 1854. Queen Lode.
C. d. FORD. Register.
First publication November /, 1902.
Last publication January 3. l9O3.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08
SI.70 Denver and Return.

Saturday, November Sth, the Colorado
& Southern railway will sell tickets at
one fare rate. good until November 9Th,
to Denver and return, account of Boston
theater Owing to the great demand for
seats for this popular opera, reservatiods
should be made at once through our Mr..
Welch, at the depot.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

Have you seen tine book entitled
"Field Book of Practical Mineralogy-
How to Examine and Report on Mines" "
If not, call at this office, and we will tell
you how you can secure one free of
charge. 1t was written by G. w. Miller,
the eminent mining man, and would be
a splendid book for you, or to send to a
friend. 1t was designed for prospectors,
mining men.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08
MINING APPLICATION NO. 1872.
MINERAL SURVEY No. ib029.
u. s. LAND OFFICE.
Denver, Colo, November 3, 1902

''sA+'A~AN-hA~
u. s. LAND OFFICE,
Denver, Colo, November 3. 1902.
Notice is hereby given that Susan Stevens, whose
Postofice is Idaho Springs, Colorado, has made ap-
pcation for patent for 1900 linear feet the He'd
densburg Lode, bearing gold and silver, the same be-
ing p feet 74e L and l475 feet "a L from
discovery shaft thereon with surface ground $50 feet
in width situate in Coral Mining District Clear Creek
County State of Colorado. and described IN the plat
and field notes file in this office. follows, viz
Beginning cor no l, whence the n IA cor sec I
; I3 " Of the 9th bears n q 12 80" lS0S.52
feet.
Thence s 7le l. W 1900 # 10 cor no 2.
Thence lie So $50 It to cor no g.
Thence n 74o l. 1900 II to cor no 4, whence cor no
2, Survey No. 5326, Gem Lode bears So IS So "
4lp.I5 feet
Thence I5e So 15O fl to cor no /. the place Of
beginning.
Containing 4.247 acres. expressly excepting and
excluding all conflict with Survey Nos. 1908 and s326
and forming portion of be " IL Of sec twp 5 +
53 W OF the 9th principal meridian. Said location be-
ing recorded in Volume So. Page 2S2, Of the records
Of Clear Creek County, Colorado.
Adjoining Claimants the owners of Survey Nos 1903
Kitty Clyde Lode; 5326. Gem Lode. and f2l Placer
Claim.
c. D. FORD, Register.
First publication November s, 1902,
Last publication January 10, 1908.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

Those who intend going to Denver
Saturday evening for the purpose of see
ing "Maid Marian at the Broadway
theatre, will have no trouble in securing
seats for the play. Agent Welch has on
hand a sufficient number of tickets to
insure everyone being supplied. 1t would
be we'll to call on Mr.. Welch during the
day, so that no delay will be caused.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

Constant advertising will bring busi-
ness to the advertiser. Spasmodic adver-
tising never brings desired results. Keep
your name and business before the peo-
pie all the time.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08
Startling, But True.

eff every one knew what grand
medicine DIR. Kings New Life Pills is, !"
writes D. H. Turner, Dempseytown, Pa
you'd sell all you have in day. Two
weeks use has made new man of me. "
Infallible for constipation, stomach and
liver troubles. 25c at Sherwin's dtug
store.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

Sheriff Sandberg went to Pueblo last
Tuesday, having in custody Ralph Stans-
bury, young man who has been living
at Dumont. Stansbury was declared of
unsound mind by jury in the county
court at Georgetown.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

George Steuatt, of Alice, returned
from Denver Thursday morning after a
weeks visit Mr. Steuart should now be
addressed a Judge, as he was elected a
Justice of the peace at the election held
on Tuesday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

Call at the depot and see Agent Welch
if you in,end going to Denver Saturday
night to witness MAID Marian" at the
Broadway. He has tickets on hand and
can furnish you seats that will please
YOU. 1t would be good idea to secure
your seats bofore going because then no
dely will be caused
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08
MINING APPLICATION NO. 1870.
SURVEY No. 15Sl2.
DENVER LAND DISTRICT.
U. S. Land Once. Denver, Colo,
November I, 1902,

DENVER LAND DISTRICT.
U. S. Land Once, Denver, Colo,
November T. 1902.
Notice is hereby that A. D. Bulls. whose postoffce
Idaho Springs, Colorado, has made applicant lion for
patent for 1430 linear feet the Bronaber Lode. the
same being $50 30 730 feet from mouth of dscov-
cry cul ana S3e 81 W 20 feet thence 81 so $50
feet from mouth OF discovery thereon and 1900 lin
feet the ee Pee Lode. the being 800 feet
81 81 and 800 feet Si0 30 from the discovery
tunnel thereon. with surface ground so feet in
width on each of said lodes, bearing gold and silver.
situate IN Spanish Bar Mining District, Clear Creek
County State OF Colorado. and described by the ofic
ia plat herewith posted and BY the field notes on file
in this Office, as follows, Wiz
BRONABER 10 BE-
Beginning at cor no 1, whence Ia cor sec 3, 5
73 " of the 9Th m bears 90 lY " 39S40S # and
cor no 6 ut sp57. Monte Cristo Lode. bears n
Thence 81 40 e SIS. .O6 # to cor no .
Thence S3o 80 7I2l2 # to cor no 3, whence
Tfanaulaton Station no "a bears $50 49, W 23S.I #
whence n 6' 81 lSU # to cor no 4.
Thence S3o 30 757.sS # to cor NOS
Thence $40 30 W 671 81 II to cor no s.
Thence 50 3U W 5335 # to cor no /, the place of
beginning. ,- 49, ,or
Beginning at cor no l. whence the Ia cor sec 3,
5 70 " OF the 9Th m bears 10 49, 05" 4lI7.OS
# and cor no 3 sur no 2OO7. Mastador Lode bears
rs 49, 622.2 .23 fl.
Thence n SO 30 e 200 # to cor no ..
Thence 50 30 W $50 # to cor no g.
Thence S40 80 W l5pO # TO cor mol.
Thence 50 80 e $50 # 10 cor no l, the place OF
beginning.
Containing 5537 acres expressly excepting and ex-
claing all conflict with Survey No. 5951, Monte
Cfisto Lode; Survey No. 1851, Bonnie Belle Lode
Survey No. 9723. Pennsylvania and King Cyrus
Lodes; Survey No. 1896. Columbia Lode. and Survey
No. 2007, Mastadon Lode and forming portion Of
the unsubdyded township 3 of range 73 " of the
9Th principal meridian. Said amended locations he
ing recorded Volume 1859, Page Z, Of the records o
Clear Creek County.
Adjoining claimants the owners of Survey No. 1851
Monte Cristo Lode; Survey No. l2617 Bonnie Belle
Lode Survey No. 9723, Pennsylvania and King Cy-
rus Lodes; Survey No. 1896, Columbia Lode, anC
Survey No. 20O7 Mastadon Lode.
C. d. FORD. Register.
First publication November s. 1872,
Last publication January 10, 1903.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

S. N. Simpson, who went to Oregon
about two weeks ago, returned to the
city the first of the week. He will leave
for Kansas City in short time and in
tends to spend the winter there.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

Get fee sample of Chamberlaiu's IS
Stomach and Liver Tablets at Sherwin's S
drug store. They are easier to take and
more pleasant in effect than pills. Then
their use is not followed by constipation
as is often the case with pills. Regular
size 25c per box.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

George Noble Todd end wife, of Den
yer, were in the city last Sunday. Mr..
Todd was in company with N. c, Mer-
rill, secretary of the Big Five, and was
looking up the hotel situation.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

Rev Chas. Marshall, of Denver, will
celebrate holy communion at Calvary
Episcopal church Sunday morning at l I
a. m. Evening service will be by Mr..
Ives, of Denver.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

George Meyers, the popular county
assessor who resides in Georgetown but
who claims Idaho Springs as his home,
was looking after the political situation
in the city Tuesday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

The city was full of statesmen the first
of the week. Among those who regis
tered at the Beebee were former Governor
c. S. Thomas, Samuel V. Newell, Frank
c. Goudy others.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

]. c. Devalon, of Golden. was transact
ing business III the city this SLek. he
was registered at the Club.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

r. c. Hurley and wife of Central City
were visiting friends in this city last
Sunday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

George w. Possell, the mining man of
Yankee, was calling upon friends in the
city Thursday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

c. E. Harvey will post your books and
collect your accounts on reasonable
terms, Call at I4Io Miner street,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

Mrs. Sim Dingle and her sister were
down from Dumont Thursday afternoon.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

Marshal O'Rourke went to Denver on
"Wednesday and returned the next day.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

Thomas Riley and his sister were visit
ing in Denver this week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08
%&@A@A 4A444%A4 A4AAA44A 1885,
: SHORT STORIES I
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Go to Mason's for Mothers bread.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

Notice is hereby given trat in pursuance of the Act
Of Congress approved May TO- 1872, Fred E. Himrod
Amuletta H. Hudson by Lafayette Hanchett their
attorney in tact, whose post office address is Idaho
Springs, Colorado, have de application for patent
Z feet md s9a.2S #; thence II 699 S9672 feet
from discovery shaft thereon; 1900 linear feet the
Cuprum Lode The same being 66 4j' 100 feet and
discovery shaft thefeeH, ard 1900 linear fapi on the
-hisli4~ ~ lv4e. ,.l- ssaiS b-,ak ~ us feet
mi &C. sS5 Il; & n discovery shsf, thereon with
surface ground 1870 feet width each Of said lodes
bearing gold and silver. The Windy Point Lode be-
ing situate in Cascade Mining District and the Cup
ami Chloride No. ? Ludes being situate in Cas-
cade and Trail Creek Mining Districts. Clear Creek
County, State OF Colorado, and described by The Of
fetal plat herewith posted and by the field notes
file in the office Of the register of Denver Land Dis
trict, Colorado, as follows, viz:
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08
This Saves You Money.

Ranch Butter. er................... .25ct:
Best of meats, poultry and fish.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

EoR RENT-sIx-ROom FURNISHED HOUSE
Inquire z7s3 Miner st.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

EoR RENT THREE NICELY FURNISHED
Rooms TO people without children for housekeep
ing. Parties going out OF town for three months, In
quire at I2a5 Colorado street.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08
CHLORIDE NO. 2 LODE.

Beginning at cor no l. whence W Ia cor sec S
a W of the 9th m bears 10 lg 2o " l335.I2 f.
Thence 46 1900 fl 10 cor no 2.
Thence 40 l50 # to cor no g.
Thence 46 l5tu # to no I.
Thence 40 " l50 it TO Cor no /, the place of be-
ginning.
Containing 4175 acres, expressly excepting and
excluding all conflict with Survey No. 7723, Minnie
Brown, Cincinnati aud Anaconda Lodes: Survey No.
l5l46 Rusalie Lode; Survey No. 1928 Otsego, Box
er Standard Wonder and |. X L. Lodes; Survey No.
1857 Chloride Lode; Survey No. 12667. Oregon and
INA Dong" Lodes; Survey No. $50, Ants Garfield
Lode; Survey No I4254. Venture Lode; Survey No.
1866 Iowa Lode; Survey No. 1865, Dewey Lode;
Survey No. 6762, Silver Queen Lode: Survey No H.
$40. Collateral Lode; Survey No 6376 ST. Louis Lode
and Survey No. 639S, Lone Star, Pulitzer and Key
stone Lodes, and forming portion OF W Z sec TO
south Of range "a of the 9th principal meridian.
Said locations being recorded in Volumes l52 at page
$40 100 page 1, respectively. of the records Of
Clear Creek County. Colorado.
Adjoining claimants the owsers Of Survey No. 1923,
Minnie Brown, Cincinnati and Anaconda Lodes; Sur
vey No. 1916 Rosalie Lode; Survey No. 1928, OF
Sego. Boxer, Standard Wonder and ]. X. L. Lodes;
Survey No. 1857. Chloride Lode; Survey No. 1861.
Oregon and Ma Dong" Lodes; Survey No. 6510, An
lis Garfield Lode; Survey No. 1924, Venture Lode
Survey No. 1866. Iowa Lode; Survey No. l2665.
Dewey Lode; Survey No. 6762, Silver Queen Lode;
Survey No 12S40, Collateral Lode: Survey No. 1916,
ST. Louis Lode and Survey No. 639S, Lone Star Pu-
liter and Keystone Lodes.
c. D. FORD Register.
FIRST publication November s. 1902
Last publication January 10, 1903.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08
FOR RENT.

TO LEASE WILL GIVE A LEASE OR LEASE
Il and bond on the Florence and Spur odes
sponsibe parties very favorable terms, h. J.
Porter 528 Cooper Building, Denver. Colo
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

EOR RENT THREE UNFURNISHED ROOMS
l suitable for light housekeeping, Apply at Iol4.
Miner street.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08
MINING APPLICATION NO. 1914

MINERAL SURVEY No. 1855.
DENVER LAND DISTRICT.
u. 5. and Once. Denver, Colo,
a
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08
WINDY POINT LODE.

Beginning at no l. whence " = cor sec t S
r ~ W Of the 9Th D m bears n 39e W 12S.Si fl.
Thence 5 go S93.49 fl to no ,.
Then 6O6.56 Fl to cor no 3,
Thece I29 ~ W 153.S7 # 10 no 1.
Thence 60J # TO cor no 5.
Thence 60 W S99.9j fl to cor no g.
Thence l2e 81 1s151 fl 10 cor no the place of
[ leglnning.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08
CUPRuM LODE

Beginning at cor no 1. whence The W a cor sec l.,
-. S n Of the 9Th bears So 45 W 1892 f.
Thence 56o 30 SSS15 # to no 2.
Thence 66' 45' 9l1. II It 10 no 3.
Thence 23e l5' $50 # TO no 1.
Thence $50 45' W 20 # to Cor no ).
Thence n 56o 30 " 57t. 81 # to COR no 8.
Thence % l5' 152. .i3 # to l. the place OF
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08
NEwHOUSE LODE.

Beginning at cor no I. whence the W &C
3sr7 70 Of the 9th m bears 70 I2' 3S'
feet.
Thence 57a go W 1900 fl to cor no 2.
Thence 2I 1904 fl to cor no ).
Thence 52e go 1900 # 10 cor no 4, "
no I, sur no I65, Compeer Lode, bears $ as
oo4.42 II.
Thence 2I0 W 1904 # TO cor no I. tn
beginning. -
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Alleged AmerTcanisms.

We are reminded by a correspond
ent, says the London Chronicle. that
fall" is not the only word Of which
the Americans have preserved the Old
English meaning. According to the
late Richard A. Proctor, the phrase
II guess" to English ears 80 ridicu.
lous. is really Identical with the old
expression II wis.," meaning II know.
The word guess" when he is more
or less in state of certainty. There
are many other examples Of words
that have played fast and loose with
''g" and wv" such as guardian" and
warden" guard" and ward"
"guichet" and wicket"
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Rapid Progress Being
Made by the South

The progress of the south during
recent years is one of the wonders of
the age. Between 1880 and 1900 the
population of the south increased
FROM 16.369. 800 to 23.54S. .404 or A per
cent. but in the same period southern
agricultural, manufactured and min
erai products increased in value from
$1.134,5S6.229 to 1884 GAG, ,44O, or 157
per cent. Farm values grew from
s2.:90. .364,321 to s3.951 ,631 .632. Farm
ing is improving. as is shown by the
fact that. while the acreage in wheat
increased in the two decades but -
per cent, the crop increased SO per
cent. The average per acre is nearly
two bushels higher than the average
for the whole country. The corn, hay
and oat crops about doubled, and
the cotton output increased over 80
per cent. The value of the crop of
cotton in 1900. seed included, was
$3.50. 100000. The rice and sugar crops
much more than doubled, and the
product of southern tobacco is 20 per
cent of that of the entire Union. The
rural population is accordingly fairly
prosperous, and It's gain in numbers
between 1890 and 1900 was much
larger than that of all the rest of the
United States.
1880 there were 1G1 cotton factor