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win be upheld, and IL, ~ spoken OF In no
laughing tones by the himinutive people.
Indeed. incarceration this h so Of de-
securely held In the JAY as though he were
placed behind the bars by order Of a court
Of Justice In the larger republic.
Prevention Rather Than Punishment.
The purpose of imprisonment as viewed
by those In control In this republic is the
prevention of rather than the punishment
for crime, and after a Citizen has served
his sentence he Is let out OF jail and min
giles with his countryneH the same as be-
fore his detention. No stigma is attached
to the fact of his having been imprisoned
for all the other citizens have been in his
place: and who Is there to cast the first
stone2 -
The writer was informed that the super
intendent and his assistants have nothing
to do with the government of the citizens
except In extreme cases, which are rare.
The president of the republic and the other
officers, all juveniles, are elected by the
citizens for a term OF SIX months. The
elective officers and their salaries are as
follows: President, 81 per week; vice presi-
dent. IS cents; three police commissioners,
80 cents each. The appointive positions
with the salaries attached are judge of
the court rs cents per week; attorney gen.
eral, 70 cents; clerk of the court so cents
chief of police, $780,; assistant chief CT
police, 81. 1t will be seen from the table
of salaries that the officers as well as pri-
vate citizens are required to work, not even
the president being exempt. One of the
advantages of holding office, however, be-
sides the honor, is the fact that the gov
eminent officials receive the better rooms in
the state house.
President Trepagnier.
Make Trepagnier, bright seventeen
year-old lad, is now president Of the Junior
Republic. There was no red tape to dispose
of In order to get an audience with Make.
He was standing near the executive office,
and answered the questions of the reporter
readily and intelligently, never once limiting
that he had a secretary who would state
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capable of receiving and transmitting off,
cfal messages in a satisfactory and eXpe-
ditiouS manner.
Corps Of Telegraphers.
A competent corps Of telegraphers will be
formed from the signal corps, some MEM
bers OF the same already having qualified
themselves for telegraph operators since
the formation of this corps. and it Is an
ticipated that telegraph line will be estab-
lished between the headquarters and the
nearest railroad point in the near future
A non-commissioned officer from the regu-
lar United States naval service acts in the
capacity of tactical Instructor, and. the
field musicians are being qualified by mu-
stefan from marine headquarters. The uni
form is that used by the United States
service for active duty, very similar IN
color to the new shade of khaki.
Its Own Currency.
The National Junior Republic has it's own
currency. which is the only medium Of ex-
change in the republic. 1t is made Of alumni
num in denominations from 81 down to the
corresponding small coins of our own
money system. The government pays the
wages of the citizens and the officers sal
aries, and maintains a national bank. 1t
also controls the national store from which
the citizens buy their clothing and other
priced by the youth. The Citizens Hotel
provides the food for the inhabitants, all
Of whom are required to pay for their
board In brief, the plan Of the republic
is system of cooperation.
Each member of the republic Is taxed %
cents a week for the support Of the gov
eminent, in addition to paying for his board
and lodging. One of the qualifications OF
citizenship Is that the candidate must be
twelve years of age. In cases where boys
brought to the republic are under that age
the citizens appoint guardian for him at
the town meeting, which is held each week
He who would eat must work. is appli-
cable to the citizens Of this little nation.
There is no room within its confines for in
ployment is found for the boys in farming
carpentering, public improvements, laundry
work. waiting on the table, dairying, ETC.
The wages of citizens run from So to 81. 40
per week Many of the boys earn more
than that, however, by performing extra
tasks. The government also pays it's SUBJ
jects for time spent in school, a thing not
dreamed Of by the boys under our own
school system The bugbear of the citizens
now is the large pump, which furnishes the
water power Of the nation. Each lad Is
required to take his turn at the pump The
larger boys are charged with 100 turns,
and the smaller lads with half that num-
Der.
Within the past year or SO the seat of
government has grown in size. 1t is by no
means metropolis, for the town numbers
only six buildings and large barn. The
buildings are designated as the executive
building and boys dormitory. the Citizens
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Fatal Temperature.
From the London Telegraph


At what point does life begin? So far as
regards space Of time. the question is un-
answerable. Only few years ago 1t would
have been said that in regard to that SEEM
ingiy essential condition of life tempera-
ture we did not know pretty nearly su-
perior and inferior limit. Little Of life Is
there below the freezing point or above the
boiling point Of water, and far above or
below these critical points we should ex-
pect even germ life to be destroyed. When
our greatest physicist In 1871 suggested
that seeds Of plant might have been born
to this world in a far distance age. the
hypothesis seemed incredible because the
temperature of space, being at least as low
as minus 40 degrees centrigrade, would be
fatal to life in any form. This is not So
Recently at the Jenner institute bacteria
have been frozen in liquid air. and even in
liquid hydrogen. and on the application of
heat and placed in proper media have ger
minated. The process OF life was arrested
but the nascent life energy was not de-
stroyed at 200 degrees centigrade. say, 800
degrees Fahrenheit of frost. Experiments
are now being made to find whether long
continuance for months or years In such
cold takes away the y,tclism OF those low
est forms of life.
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But this idea will soon be dispelled as I'M
worthy upon a proper understanding of the
reality. One of the most striking features
of the republic and of it's citizens is their
earnestness, the evidences Of which are
found on every hand, signifying their ap-
probation of the responsibility that rests
upon them as citizens of commonwealth.
A Day of Recreation.
A representative of The Evening Star on
a recent Saturday afternoon made a visit
to this miniature nation, when its purposes
and attributes and its system of main
tenance were explained and demonstrated
by the little people who are its inhabitants.
Saturday is the day set apart for the recre-
alton of the citizens and for the transaction
of some Of the principal governmental at
fairs; so while only necessary work was
being done, yet the time of the visit was
opportune, in that the writer was enabled to
witness a number of the most important
features in the routine of government which
were taking place at that time.
1t was learned that the young boys who
bore the title of citizens had once been
designated as 'lncorriglbles''- who
could not be restrained from forbidden ac-
tons by parents, or who violated the man
dates of municipalities or state. But the
bright faces and intelligent bearing Of the
little fellows combined with their air Of
earneStness and self-reliance, seemed to
brand the designation "incorrigible" as a
misnomer for them in their present circum-
stances. Not only individually, but collect
lively, there was an atmosphere about the lit
tie fellows of such manliness as Is not
usually found among an equal number Of
boys, even in homes where they have been
| surrounded with the best things OF life.
1t Is evident that one of the principal
factors in this Transforming of unruly boys
into well-conducted citizens is the nature
OF the government itself.
The Functions Of Government.
The republic Is complete in it's compost
ton. with the customary branches of gov
ernment-legislative, judicial and executive.
The laws controlling the subjects are made
in general assembly by the citizens; a citi-
zen judge interprets them and makes their
application, while police force. composed
OF citizens. acting under the cabinet, en-
forces the commands Of the statutes There
Is also a national militia, properly Differed.
which conducts its own court-dnartial on
questions concerning any infraction of the
army regulations. The army was organized
thirty including officers and enlisted men.
This body Is on the same footing as the
regular army of the United States, In so far
as the rules and regulations of the United
States service are applicable, and has the
same military organization, with its various
| departments. The officers consist of one
| captain, two first Heutenants, one of whom
| is detailed as aid-de-camp to the president
| OF the republic when occasion requires; one
second lieutenant and the proper quota of
| non-coGnmissioned officers and privatee
make up its personnel. A signal corps has
already been successfully started, and 1t is
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THE JAPANESE WOMAN.
Not Slave, but the Autocrat and Idol
Of the Home
Onoto Watanna in Home and Flowers

Onoto Watanna in Home and Flowers
mo race can rise higher than its moth
ers." Japanese women are essentially a
race of mothers, and the care and rearing
Of their children occupies so much of their
time and thought that they are unable to
have that extensive social life their west
ern sisters enjoy, even were it not for the
etiquette which makes 1t actually fashion
able for them to find their pleasures in their
homes.
Many have imputed to Japanese women
in consequence a lack Of knowledge and un-
due meekness, regarding them as little more
than servantss Of their families and hus-
bands. Such criticism Is purely superficial
and far from being accurate; indeed 1t is
very inaccurate.
The position Of Japanese woman Is q
high one. She Is addressed as 'Okusama,' ~
the honorable lady of the house, and she Is
treated with the greatest consideration and
respect by her husband and her family
Far from being meek, slavish creature OF
the household, she Is more of the mentor
the autocrat and idol of the home In do
nestle affairs she has full control Her
duties are onerous, but never repugnant to
her: They consist of managing the house
hold, practicing economy, making her home
pleasant both in appearance and by her
cheerfulness Of disposition, and the eiuca-
ton and instruction Of her children, for
even after the children have entered school
they are still under her tutelage.
AS her home Is therefore her world II is
only natural that it has become the inner
ent instinct of the Japanese women to
lavish the greatest love and tenderness upon
thelr MONIES ana TO expend much time and
thought In endeavoring to make them as
attractive and as pleasant as possible
Her house is the acme of purity. To a
western eye the aspect of the interior of a
Japanese house may at first seem bare and
barren. In truth, the japanese abhor deco
ration of any kind, and consider it not only
inartistic, but extremely vulgar. 1 was
once shown so-called Japanese room" In
the house of a Chicago millionaire, and
am quite sure that the average japanese
housewife would have thought herself In
the room of some insane person, or else in
some curiosity shop. Such a profusion of
articles scattered broadcast about the room
Such a frightful display of mixed-up orna-
ments hanging to the wall!
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az administered to the youthful offenders.
Inc oocked was unusually large on this oc-
casioh ana the youthful Judge scarce re-
strained sigh as the clerk read the list OF
fractions of the rules roverning the citi.
zens; This scene In the eourt room was one
OF the most impressive and striking fea-
lures noticed in the republic. Perhaps In
no otner branch of the government does
nifty to understand the earnestness which
actuates the boys who are playing the
parts of men in their little world. There
was as much dignity and order In the court
room OF those diminutive citizens as will be
found IN halis of justice throughout the
United States. The holding of court was q
serious matter to the boys, and It was not
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. make-believe proceeding In any sense.
The spectators were respectful and deco
rous, and the "wase young judge" sat In his
place "a Daniel come to judgment. NO
matter what his personal feelings were to-
ward the prisoners, he allowed no preJu-
dices to Interfere with the true course OF
Justice, but dealt with all according to the
evidence. The prisoners realized that they
were not in mock court. They held In
their memories vivid pictures of a little
house with grated windows and doors fas-
tened with heavy bars. and they did not
wish for further personal acquaintance
with the interior of that place.
The business was dispatched promptly,
the clerk reading the charge against each
out any faltering. The attorney general
and the judge conducted the examination
of witnesses and prisoners In manner
altogether creditable, and occasionally the
defendant sought to bring out evidence In
his behalf by questionings. The offenses
were not grievous. but were such as tru-
ancy, disorderiy conduct, assault and viola
tions of garbage and other regulations fixed
upon by the citizens for the well-being OF
the nation.
Form of Amusement.
For amusement number of the citizens.
assisted by the superintendent and his as
sistants, have organized minstrel COM
pany, and it is said their entertainment is
well worth the witnessing. The boys also
play on the piano, banjo, mandolin and
guitar, and are fond of singing. They in
dulge in sports usual among healthy and
active youngsters. Considerable pride Is
taken in the army by the citizens and drill
ing is a source of enjoyment to them.
In the religious life Of the republic sort
Of college chapel service Is held every
morning. and on Wednesday evenings the
citizens hold prayer meeting. This serv-
ice is conducted by the boys, who are said
to be as earnest in this work as in other
features Of their government. Religious
services are also held in the republic every
Sunday, ministers coming from Washing
ton and Baltimore to talk to the boys con-
corning things spiritual.
The present superintendent at the re-
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Hotel, the government store, school house,
carpenter shop and jail.
The Government Offices.
The first floor of the "state house" con-
tains the presidents Office, the library, ar
mory. assistant superintendent room and
general play hall. On the second floor are
the rooms Of the government officials and
the more wealthy citizens Of the republic
the arstocracy. These separate rooms are
striking in their appearance, for tastily ar
ranged on the walls are photographs, paint
ings. pictures and flags. The floors are COW
cred with neat carpets and the rooms are
scrupulously clean. The general appear
ance Is so inviting that the visitor can only
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The following IL q List Of advertised letters re-
manning in the Washington ID. o. Post-ofHce Sat
urday. November 20, 1902
To obtain any Of these iettsv the applicant
should cali for Advertised Letter."
II not called for within two 20 weeks. they
Will be. sent to the Dead Letter Once.
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Thought It Was an Auto.

FrOfh FUCk
First Foot Ball Player Cbending over in
5ured player)-Poor Jack! He didn't knew
what struck him!
Second Foot Ball Player-Noi His first
words were: Arrest the chauffeur
Gilpin observer., 1902-06-26
Sale OF Timber on scnoo, Lands.

Notice is hereby given that will sell, Mt public
auction. to the highest responsible bidder, on
the lith day OF July, 1872. at y. III. o'clock, at
office of State Board Land Commissioners, Cap
itol Building. Denver, Colorado. the timber
above ten inches in diameter on the following
described lands in Gilpin county. Colorado. to-
wit:
5000 feet Z !. Section 16. Township s, Range
70 W. Minimum price per 1000 feet, S20O.
The above timber will be sold in l6O acre
tracts. .-.- =.
mum price per 1000 feet given above. The
timber will be sold in tracts. and in the order
as above described. The terms of payment must
be cash on the day of sale. and the purchaser will
be required to pay all costs incurred in the max
bond as required by law, and shall enter into an
agreement with the State Board of Land CON-
miesoners to cut and remove the timber cold
within two years from date of purchase and to
comply with all the provisions Of the statutes
relating to the cutting Of timber on state lands.
JOHN T. JOYCE,
Register State Board Of Land Commissioners.
LIST pub June blast July 10.
Gilpin observer., 1902-06-26
RUSSELL GuLcH.

S. T. Harris left for Denver Saturday
afternoon. He was accompanied by
Miss Mary Lowe, who has been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs Harris for the past week.
The midsummer dance given at Zan-
canella hall last Sunday was very well
attended and very pleasant time was
had by everyone.
The ice cream and cake social given
by the ladies of the M. E. church Sat
urday evening was well patronized,
This portion of the county is lively, as
there is more mining going on at the
present time than for several years. The
mines being worked are steady produc-
ers OF ore, and the results obtained are
very satisfactory to the owners. Other
mines that have been idle are being put
in shape for working.
Chris Hesselbine came up from the
oil fields in Boulder county on Monday.
He is interested in the oil wells there, as
also in the mines in this district.
Several of the expert drillers of this
place are practicing for the rock drilling
contest which is to take place at Idaho
Springs next week.
Louis Harper, timbermau at the Old
Town mine, had very narrow escape
last Thursday afternoon by having a
few ton of rock and dirt fall on him.
There happened to be small hollow in
in the floor of the level, in which this
happened, and he fell into it on his face,
with large rock on top of him. Ittook
several hours to clear the rocks away
and bring him to the surface, then they
took him to Idaho and then to the hos
pital in Denver. 1t was found that his
right leg was broken and ore of the
joints of his spine dislocated His case
was first regarded as hopeless, but
later reports say that he is slowly re-
covering.
The C. p. U. base ball club played a
game of bail with the Nevada club in
this place last Sunday and at the finish
the score stood IL to ! in favor of the
latter.
w. Ballatyne, of Denver, will have
charge of the development of the Pen
dleton miue. He will take up resi-
dence here so as to be a. the mine the
most of his time.
Gilpin observer., 1902-06-26
NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT AND UN-
KNOWN HEIRS AT LAW.

s!ass,g sta,s Of oi SOlSG5aao. 1iGInlO., ss
In the County Court. in Probate:
June term. A. d. 1902.
deceased. and particularly with reference to the
Petition OF the Administrator for an order OF
=. b. Wright administrator OF
the Estate Of Adrian Monster,
deceased. Petitioner,
The Non- Resident and I'M known
Heirs:at Law Of the said Ad-
riAn Monster bsfsndsn;.. sssssssa;
An affidavit having been filed by the said peti-
tioner in said court and with the judge thereof
showing that said defendants reside out of the
said state and that the names OF said defendants
If any there are. and their places of residence and
postofiice addresses are unknown to the said Pc
titioner.
fed that the said petitioner, p. b. Wright admin
istrator of the estate Of Adrian Monster, de-
ceased. has filed his petition in said court pray
ing that said court will order and direct the sale
of the real estate Of the said deceased for the pay
ment Of the debts OF the said deceased and the
penses Of administration, and that summons has
been issued In said cause and made returnable on
the first day Of the September 1902. term OF said
court to be holden at Central City, in. said
county and state. commencing on the first day OF
said reni estate is described as follows to-wit
One certain house and lot situate in the City OF
Black Hawk, Gilpin county, Colorado,and known
as tho 'Enterprise Bakery" IN described In deed
made July iith, 1873, which deed is recorded Ia
book SO. at page ~ OF the records of said county
and the Georgana lode mining claim, the loca-
ii, n certificate Of which is recorded in book ~
at page 29s Of the records OF said county TO which
said certificate reference is hereby made for q
more accurate description.
Now, therefore, you and each Of you are hereby
notified TO he and appear before the said Count,
Court of Gilpiu county. Colorado. mt the court
room of said court in said Central City, on III,
first Monday Of September. A. ID. 1902. to wit: the
first day Of September. 1902 ut which time you
a
wer the petition herein, If any answer you hay,
thereto, or iu default thereof the said court will
make such order in the premises AZ the said Pc
titioner shall show himself entitled.
Witness: Flor Ashbaugh. Judge OF tho Count,
Court of Gilpin County, Colorado, at Central
City this I'd day OF June, A. ID. 1g02.
lsEAI.l FLOR ASHBAUGH,
County Judge.
LIST pub June 5-last June %. 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-06-26
1st pub
Exccutrix's Notice.
Estate of George Claiming. deceased.

Estate of George Channing. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed cx-
ecutrix OF tho last will and Testament Of George
Claiming, late Of the County Of Gilpin, and State
Of Colorado, deceased, hereby gives notice TINT
county, at the court house In Central City. at
the June term, ON the last Monday In July next,
having claims against said estate are notified
and requested TO attend for the purpose Of hav-
ing the same adjusted. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested To make Immediate
payment to the underslFned.
Dated this 9th day q Nay A; p; 1902.
ELIZA JANE CHANNfhG. Executrix.
Ist pub June o. last June ", 1907.
Gilpin observer., 1902-06-26
The Quick Time of the Union Pacific

For example, saves you whole business
day enroute Denver to San Francisco
which means saving of cost OF meals and
valuable time. Equally as good service
Eastbound. Solid track, quick time and
superior equipment are our speclalties.
See your local agent or address e. r.
Griffin, general agent, Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1902-06-26
Rifls Club Sliont.

The following are the scores made by
the Central City Rife Club last Sunday
200 yards, of hand, G. M. Laird, S5 So;
w. II. Barrick, 1880; A. Rapin, "A 81;
w. 8. Green, 74-76; II. II. Teats, 81 -6S; G.
Il. Wiley, 80 50.
Gilpin observer., 1902-06-26
no Yon Nesd FurnituleY

II 80, go to j. B. Mckay and he will
at you out better and more to your ad-
vantage than IL you went to Denver. He
has most carefully selected stock, and
can furnish anything in the furniture
line. Call on him, he will treat you
right
Gilpin observer., 1902-06-26
FOR RENT.

A four-roomed house on East Third
High st. Inquire Of Mrs. Thomas Nc
Callster.
Gilpin observer., 1902-06-26

Asparagus, tender lettuce, spring
onions, blood and navel oranges, fresh,
at Rieva 4 Co.'s Commission store.
Gilpin observer., 1902-06-26

Bertoluza has the best bread, pies,
and cakes in the city.
Gilpin observer., 1902-06-26

Fine watch repairing at the Mineral
Palace.