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Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26

+ Our worthy contemporary, the Regis
r-Call, in its usual able ~ editorial
style, in last weeks issue, volunteers to
the voters of Central City the. as:ound
ing Information that Mr.. William Job,
the republican nominee for mayor ought
to and would receive the unanimous sup
port OF voters because of his intimate
knowledge OF the water question, said
knowledge having been obtained from
his long experience as member OF the
water committee. Ye gods, wouldn't
that jar you! In the same connection
might we not suggest Carrie Nation as a
fitted person to conduct saloon II
there ever was a misguided, long suffer
ing, plundered public which has a right
to kick at existing conditions, it is the
poor weather beaten voters of Central
City. They have been ruthlessly plum
dered on this so-called water proposition
and it makes little difference whether it
is said it was mistake in judgment or a
willful caring for its own by the council
The result is the same. The OBSERVER
is of the opinion that MIR. Job, by reason
of his efficient water record, should be
retired to the recesses of political obliv-
i'm
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26

Central Of the privilege Of any bowling
contests until the aldermen can be reel
ected aud enter the contract anew. This
would be calamity indeed! 1. has also
been suggested that 1t is the intention
OF the Colonel's ticket, il elected, to pro-
ceed with the work OF walling up and
concreting this bowling alley, and from
the best information that can be OBJ.
tanned, this could not be done even il
the contract was let to the aldermen for
less sum than ffty thousand dollars.
We suggest that it could not be done for
less than this, il contracted for by the
aldermen, because We believe that il the
aldermen shou d take the contract they
would, OF course, do it without any idea
OF making anything. Seriously, howev-
er, this is matter that should receive
the careful and businesslike considera-
tion of every voter in Central City. A
Citizens ticket has been nominated with
reputable citizens and business men as
it's nominees, all OF whom are pledged
against any extravagant expenditure of
the peoples money, and these nominees
il elected, will undoubtedly ascertain il
possible before finishing this reservoir at
the enormous cost above estimated =
whether or not there is any water to put
| init. The utter absence OF any water to
store in this bowling alley reminds us Of
gentleman, who short time ago pur-
chased pocket book in Mr.. COUGHS
store and then asked to have the same
charged. 1t has been suggested that
perhaps the So called reservoir could be
converted into a skating rink, but that is
absurd, for it requires water to make
ice We see no other use this could be
put to except to install fifty or one hun
dred bowling alleys or rent it to the
Hare and Hound club. Faithful officers
these city guys! X
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26

The question which is now most fre.
quently discussed by the citizens Of Ce
trail City is the water question, and incl
dentally the magnificent ~ management
OF that subject by the present city dads,
some OF whom are seeking a reelection at
the hands of the taxpayers. While the
proceedings OF the council and the ex-
penditure OF the peoples money upon
the So called reservoir have not been of
dark lantern order, the public in gen
eral is nevertheless very much in ignor-
ance of just what really has been done,
and Of the amount OF public funds that
has been expended in that direction. In
deed, we have not been favored at any
time with statement from our worthy
city treasurer which would enlighten us
upon that subject. You know that the
Colonel (?) as city clerk, had in charge
and keeping the franchises OF the people
of the City of Central, about a year ago,
and determined in his own mind that il
would not be we'll to hold an election in
the city, and thereupon no legal Call for
an election was made or had. the conse-
quence being that our distinguished al
dermen, together with the Colonel him
self. were continued in Office for another
year without the approval or sanction OF
the taxpayers and citizens Of the city.
or course VIC would not accuse the Col.
onel (g) Of doing this purposely, but we
do have grave doubt as to the wisdom or
frugality or even gray horse sense of the
so-called reservoir scheme, which to say
the least, is ruthless expenditure Of
money without n possible hope Of bene-
filing the water SYSTEM. Has anyone
ever heard where the water is to come
from to fiji this gigantic reservoirs Per.
haps /. is the intention OF the council to
convert 1t into bowling alleys or rent il
to the Hare and Hound club for the pur.
pose OF holding conrsing matches. /
have been credibly informed that this
racing track or bowling alley has cost up
to the present time the insignificant ~
sum Of nearly twenty thousand dollars.
and is yet far from completed. 1t is also
reported that the contractors ibid we say
aldermen (Y) no, we wouli not say that
any Of the aldermen were parties TO this
contract, because that would render
them crimlnally liable under the statutes
Of this state, have shown disposition
to throw up this contract and TO leave
this bowling alley in an unfinished con-
ditiou, thereby dsprivIns the citizens 4
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26

The End and 4th wards boards
this week took all names from an
old poll book and registered them.
This is unlawful as according to
the new law, no person should be
registered unless a citizen of the
United States, and a resident of
Colorado at least one year. Even
if registered it will be unlawful to
vote.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26
ON hsndP But You mustn't forget

on hand? But you mustn't forget
the interest money, how handy that
is-to some people. Soto do away
with this problem it will be neces-
'sary to spend thirty thousand dol
lars more to get water, but the city
can easily secure that by paying 6
per cent interest. This will make
a debt of about ninety thousand
dollars. which added to the present
debt, will make a total of about
one hundred thirty eight thousand
dollars.
The Citizens ticket candidates
believe that water should be Sc
cured first, in order that the city
will have water for all purposes,
and if elected will have good sup
ply on hand before next winter. AS
to the other ticket, it is headed by
Mr.. Job, who is chief lieutenant to
the father of the reservoir. The
majority of the aldermen placed on
the Republican ticket were put on,
not for The good of the city, but be-
cause they are favorable to the
election of Mr.. Sullivan to succeed
himself as city clerk. Now, good
people, take your choice. Reser-
voir, debts and no water; or plenty
of water, light, but no reservoir
this year.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26
Election Proclamation.

By virtue of the provisions of the City
Charter OF the City OF Black Hawk, l.
James V. Thompson. Mayor of the said
City, do hereby give notice that there
will be a general election within the
said City to be held on Monday, the 9th
day of April, A. D. 1903 at which time
the following named officers are to be
named, to-wit:
One Mayor,
One Treasurer,
One Assessor.
One Police Judge, to fill vacancy,
One Alderman for the first ward, long
term,
One Alderman for the first ward, to fill
vacancy,
One Alderman for the second
ward, long term,
One Alderman for the third ward
long term.
The said election will be held at the
following named places, to-wit:
First ward at the City Council Room,
Oeconu Wdru al T. n. huuOlpu . suoe
shop,
Third ward at Band hall.
The several polls will be opened at the
hour OF Z a. M, and remain until the
hour OF o'clock p. m.
Given under my hand and the seal Of
the City OF Black Hawk this 18th day OF
March, A. D. 1903.
J.V. THOMPSON,
Mayor.
Attest: F. A. RUDOLPH,
City Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26

At the head of this column will be
found the names of the candinates for
the office of mayor and alderman nomin-
ated b mass meeting of voters of all
political faiths. The ticket was pnt up
in the interests of the taxpayers of the
city, and not for personal contracts or
for the office to be awarded. 1t was
the idea of the citizens that ticket
comprising the best interests OF the city
should be nominated. On the afternoon
OF the meeting several Republicans asked
that committee be appointed to confer
with the Republicans and place one
ticket in the field. To this the citizens
meeting agreed, but when the Repub-
licans were again seen it was found that
nothing could bc done as the Repub
licans felt that the offices of city clerk,
marshal, etc. were more to them than
the interests of the taxpayers The
citizens met the next evening and
placed in nomination a ticket, which
stands for good water service, electric
lights on our streets and no unlawful
should be interested. The ticket above
is composed of conservative, able and
hustling men and if elected they can be
depended upon to serve the city we'll.
Among the nominees are Republicans,
Democrats, Populsts, Socialists and In
dependents
For Mayor, Frederick Kruse has been
placed before the people, and if the
people want an economical and careful
administration of their affairs he is the
man to look after these things. Mr..
Kruse has never accepted any trust but
that he has given it every attention, and
ests of the taxpayers in all public ques-
tions He is of strong character and
there should be no doubt as to his elect
ion at this time.
For alderman in the 1st ward M. L.
Griffith and Wm. Parenteau have been
nominated. Both gentlemen are able
men and both are taxpayers. Mr.. Par
enteau has been in the council before
and no one is better qualified to watch
the water question than he is, as he has
been emp loyed and studied the question
great deal. Mr.. Griffith is success.
full livery man and has good business
sense which he will use in voting on
these vital questions.
Ia the second ward Joseph Zeigler and
Neil Mckay are the nominees Mr.
Mckay is heavy taxpayer, and well
known business man. Mr. Zegler is n
miner, was in the council of Black Hawk
where he made an enviable record, and
can be depended upon to use good judg
ment in the many propositions before
the city.
The third ward has for its nominees
Chas. n NcCallister and Jos. Thompson,
both taxpayers able and careful men.
Both have lived in the city many years
and have watched the progress OF the
city
In the fourth are two young men, but
they are both shrewd and have their
own opinions on all questions, and they
can be depended upon not to be bull
dozed or coddeled into something they
do not think will be for the interests OF
the city.
All in all the Citizens ticket is com.
posed OF men who have n strong will
power, who are careful 10 the manage.
ment OF their own affairs, and who will
look after the city's aff airs to the in-
terests OF the taxpayers.
This paper has secured the services Of
the Raw A. M Hendee Tn aeaiak with tha |
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on and az
ter April /, 1903. the initiation fee to the
Black Hawk Miners Union will be five
dollars instead OF two dollars and half.
[sEALl Gus E. Bolander,
Financial Secretary.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26

To be in fashion you must eat Honey
Comb Candy. Get free sample OF the
latest candy craze, for sale only at NJ.
B. Hyndman, Central City.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26
NOTICE.

Public notice is hereby given that my
wife, Mrs. Gala Key, has left my bed and
board and that from and after this date
| will not be responsible for any bills
contracted by the said Gala Key.
Dated: Black Hawk, Colorado, March
10th, 1908.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26

New, m odern six room house with hall
closets, antry, china closet, bath, sewer
age, electric lights, cellar, sheds, barn
lawn, on Third High street, for sale at
less than cost. One OF the finest homes
n the city. Inquire OF Mrs. Z. V. Paren.
teau
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26

. This paper has secured the services Of
the Rev. A. M. Hendee to assist with the
local work. Any news items or business
given him will receive prompt attention.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26
Attest:

All of the latest styles and shapes in
Ladies' Millinery will be displayed at the
Golden Rule. Thursday, April 2.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26
NOTICE.

On and after April l, 1903, the initia-
ton fec for Central City Miners Union
No. SO, Western Federation Miners, will
be s5 instead Of $3.50 as at present.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26
CITIZENS TICKET

For Mayor,
FREDERICK KRUSE,
Alderman, LIST Ward, long term,
w. H. PARENTEAU,
Alderman, LIST Ward, short term,
M. T. GRIFFITH,
Alderman, End Ward, long term,
JOSEPH ZEIGLER,
Alderman, End Ward, short term,
NEIL MCKAY,
Alderman, 3rd Ward, long term,
CHARLES MoCALLISTER,
Alderman, 3rd Ward, short term,
JOSEPH THOMPSON,
Alderman, 4th Ward, long term.
JOHN RICHARD,
Alderman, 4th Ward, short term,
JOHN JORDAN,
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26

Two four room houses west OF Free
Kruse's store building for sale for si00
Inquire OF Mrs. Il. V. Parenteau. u
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26

Have you seen the new music parlors
located on Main street, opposite the New
York store?
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26

J. B. Merritt has fitted up an elegant
piano parlor on Main street, opposite the
New York store.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26

ing tho editor of The OBSERVER
for criticising the council as to
the way they have handled the
water question and also for say
ing that we should have electric
lights. Who wrote the article we
do not know, but do not imagine
it was the editor as twas not with
his other opinions, and it was not
signed by any one. We do not
say that the council willfully mis-
appropriated any money, but we
do say that the money was not
used to the best interests of the
taxpayers.
AS to the light proposition We
and all candidates on the Citizens
believe that there should be cleo
trio lights placed on our streets.
The saloon licenses of the city give
an annual revenue of over $4,000
and beside this the water revenue
and taxes. We think that small
portion of this money could be
used for lights, SO that after dark
our citizens need not fall over the
rocks and down water breaks and
into cutters in going to and from
their homes. The comforts of the
citizens should receive some con-
sideration.
We know that the council has
been doing it's utmost to get a wa
ter supply, but with what result
and at what cost? In the past Is
months they have spent over $780,
600 and we will not have enough
water to last the summer through,
to say nothing of next winter. A
year ago the council spent $4,000
in bringing water from Peck gulch
and here is where the aldermen
began to get in their graft. Two
of them and an outsider secured
the contract which netted them
$4500. Soon after this no election
was held owing to the miscalcula-
tions (?) OF some one. Some of
tho council then wanted to build a
reservoir. 1t came before the
council, the vote being four for
and four against the reservoir
scheme. Mayor Seymo our in cast
ing the deciding vote against it
said that he had made inquiries
among the business men and tax
payers as to reservoir, and they
were all against it, and as he was
of the same opinion he would vote
"no." It was thought that the
reservoir scheme was dead, but 10,
and behold, at the next meeting of
the council reconsideration was
had and the question passed. The
aldermen who had voted against it
and then changed over, had been
'shown" the wisdom of the scheme
by Aid. Potter and Job, who en-
gineered the scheme. Bids were
called for and the contract given
to two aldermen who were against
the scheme on the first vote, and to
an outside man.
The reservoir was started but the
grading has not yet been finished.
The cost of the grading will be
$4,000. 1t cannot be finished in
time this year to assist the water
supply either this summer or next
winter, but the people must con-
tinue to pay water rates, whether
they get water or not, and taxes in
order that the interest on this $780,
600 and on the forty to fifty thous-
and dollars more which it will take
to finish it and also on the nine
thousand dollars spent last year,
can be paid to those who loaned the
city money OF course, dear read
er, you will get your interest when
it falls due. But one of the prob
lens is, where to get the water to
fill this reservoir when completed.
Last year the city ran short of wa
ter in June, owing to no snow lying
in and around the nresent snrirrs
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26
For Fine Groceries,

Call on Philips. G. & Co., who will give
you tho very best at the best prices.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26

1908. MILLINERY OPENiNG. 1908.
The Golden Rule will display the fin
est line Of Millinery ever shown in Gilpin
county on Thursday, April 2, 1908.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26
NEVADAVILLE NOMINATIONS

To Vote Straight Party Ticket write within the blank
space Immediately hereunder the of the Party you wish
to vote for
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26
For Mayor

A. BAWDEN.
P. o. Address, Nevadaville, Colo.
Residence, Nevadaville, Colo.
Place OF business, Nevadaville, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-26

CHALMER RUTHERFORD.
p. o. Address, Bald Mountain, Colo.
Residence, Bald Mountain, Colo.
Place OF business, Prize street.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-03
How the Chinese Save the Sun.

1t is strange that most of the IA
tions pay no attention to the suns
troubles. In China it is far other
wise. The celestials cannot see the
great light that rules the day suffer
without making a splendid effort to
rescue 1t. When a total eclipse takes
place the Chinese officials gather at
Picking and arrange a solemn scheme
Of salvation. They meet at the Hall
Of Rites and there they throw them
selves on the ground and burn in
:ense. and beat drums and gongs.
partly with a view to implore divine
aid for the sun, and partly in order
20 brighten away the evil spirits that
are tormenting the luminary. That
his grand ceremony is a sorry farce
does not seem to occur to their minds.
but it shows how childish the Chinese
are in spite of their ancient civiliza-
ton and vast knowledge.
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DESERVED TO SAVE HIS LIFE
Unparalleled Fortitude Exhibited by
German Forester.

German Forester.
Fritz Werner was a German forest
or. One day stag gored him fright
fully in the abdomen.
AS the Infatuated animal pulled
out his antlers, backed away and pre-
pared for a second charge. the injur.
ed man propped himself on an elbow
end fired just as the stag was closing
ii on him. The animal fell dead and
The man tainted away.
When he recovered consciousness
be found that he could not attract at
tention by shouting. He realized that
he was out of the beaten paths and
that unless he dragged himself to a
trequented place he would surely die.
so he began dragging himself through
the forest in the direction of his en-
;.ioyeT's house. three miles away.
He started on his journey at noon;
at O'Clock the next morning the &C.
cupants of the house were aroused by
the explosion of gun nearby. In
Vcstigating they found the forester
in dead faint, and nearly dead from
loss of blood. lying on the lawn. By
his side was smoking gun.
When the injured man got so that
be could speak and tell his story, his
master asked him:
But why did you drag that heavy
gun all the way?"
Il knew that couldn't shout when
| did reach an inhabitable place." was
the reply, so / brought 1t along to
attract attention. / didn't think of
1t until had crawled for half nile,
zen / crawled back and got it."
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has seen the world.

Count Rocko Dianovich. an Aus
trian globe trotter who is now in Bos
ton. has visited every country in the
world, doing all of his land travelling
on foot. He speaks a dozen languages
and is intimately acquainted with the
history and customs of every country
he has visited. The count is a mine
of interesting experiences, all OF
which he verifies by letters from con
suls diplomats and other incontes
able authorities. He fought against
the British in South Africa, has been
mixed up in several San Domingo
revolutions ana has participated ir
trious Disturbances in c, .al
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PocoMoKE RIVER LINE.

Baltimore-Snow Hill Route.
The Steamer Pocomoke leaves Snow
Hill at O'Clock a. m, ON every Monday
and Thursday stopping at Mataponi,
Pocomoke City a. m Powells, Reho.
both, Cedar Hall, Pitts Wharf, Shell.
town Onancock $50 p. m, Finney's,
Tangier Island 4.30 p. M, Crisfieid
p. m. arriving In Baltimore O'Clock
next morning.
Returning the Steamer leaves Balti.
more from pier foot Of South street AT
500 p. m, every Tuesday and Friday
for points named, arriving at Crisfield
q. M, Tangier Island 5.S0a. m, Oman.
cock 7.S0 a. m, Pocomoke City loo
p. m. Snow Hill $50 p. m.
T. A. JOYNES, Gen. Superintendent
T. MURDOCH, Passenger Agent.
J. SAWYER WILSON. JR., Freight
AGt., Baltimore Md.
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P.In' PIN.
~No. gets connection at Berlin
from d NJ. & v. train No. 500, north,
and CO.. iects at Salisbury at N. Y. P. &
n. in :tion with N Y. p. & N. train
No. north.
~No. connects at Salisbury at
n. Y. P. & N. junction with N. Y. P.
& N. tram No So, south. and at Berlin
with ID. NJ. & V. train No. 5S5, south.
L@No. 2 connects at N. Y. P. s. N.
junction with N. Y p. s. N. train No.
90. north.
Connection made with steamer lines
at Easton. Vienna and Salisbury.
WILLARD THOMSON,
Vice President and Gen'l Manager
I. MURDOCH, A. j. BENJAMIN,
Pass. Agent. Superintendent
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PUCDMCKE PACKET LINE.
Steamer Vivian,
Capt. James Wilson.

Leaves Snow Hill at 40 p. m. daily.
arriving at Pocomoke City at 6.80 p. m.
Returnips, leaves Pocomoke City at 700.
.. m. arriving at Snow HiD &C 900 q. m
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MiIIionaIres Turned Down.

Dobson, a multimillionaire
n of Philadelphia. was
present" at a coal Of
other day to make ap-
1el. He stood in line
.1ers and pleaded
needed 1t bad
Us his Sc