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Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
Useful Information.

Some books are made to amuse,
others because they are useful and need
ed. In this class is book which the
publishers have favored US with copy
and it is with much pleasure that We
review it. The title is, "Conklin's Peer
less Manual OF Useful Information and
The Worlds Atlas 1t contains 513
pages, 90 OF which are occupied by the
clearest up date maps. printed in
colors, that We have ever seen. This is
the most useful book that it has been
our good fortune to possess, and reco-
mend all our readers to send for copy.
For the educated as book for refer
ence, for the unlearned as a storehouse
OF knowledge for workers in all classes OF
life as helpful companion. The book
is equally useful in the home, the study,
the Office and the workshop. The in
formation which you would seek in the
whole library is here in one volume.
Boiled down, condensed, concentrated
and made available for quick reference.
Not ono blank page. Not one useless
sentence. Not one square inch Of waste
paper.
The Peerless Manual is printed from
clear type on an excellent quality OF
Bible paper, made especially for the
purpose, making it possible to present
in one handy volumn more printed sur.
face than is usually contained in books
ten times as bulky. 1t contains a mil
lion facts Of great value to everyone and
fund OF general Information that can
net be obtained in any other form for
many times the small price asked for it.
It is handsomely bound in cloth covers,
with red edges. The publishers, GEO.
w. OGILVIE & CO., 1S1 Monroe St.,
Chicago, ILL.,, will send it to any OF our
readers on receipt OF % cents. They are
so confident:.of complete satisfaction that
they offer to refund the % cents to any
one who is dissatisfied on receipt Of the
book and returns it to them in good
order.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
WOOD MINE TO RESUME,

Al Christopher, one Of the best pract-
ical miners of this county, has secured a
lease OF the famous Wood mine in Leven-
worth gulch, Russell district. A 25
horse power engine is being placed, there
being good 40 horse power boiler there
AS soon as possible work will be com
menced underground, and active de-
velopments done. This mine has pro-
}uced large amount of uranium ore,
(which is very rich, and also has much
gold and silver ore. Under the manage
ment of Mr. Christopher the mine should
soon be dividend payer.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
RUSSELL evLcH.

The Miners Union has completed all
arrangements for the entertainments and
ball to be given at Odd Fellows hall
Friday evening. They have arranged
most excellent program, that will
please all who attend, after which they
will give their grand ball. Everyone
wishing good time should attend, as it
will be we'll worth your time.
The Specie Payment is about to re-
sumo operations again.
Mr.. Bockfinger left for. Denver Tues
day morning. He has been bothered
with his teeth, and had an old stump
pulled this time.
Mrs. w. Stearns returned to Denver
on Tuesday from Cripple Creek.
Mrs. Ed Jones went to Denver Friday
to assist at Mrs. Ed Williams bedside.
A. d. Galbraith returned from Den
yer on Tuesday.
Laurence, Joseph and VIII Levato
were visitors to Denver last Friday.
Miss Amanda Wagner was visitor to
Denver Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. r. e. Nelson left for Denver
Monday to join Mrs. Nelson who has
not been well of late.
The Welsh people will have another
singing contest on March 30. Good
prizes are offered.
Chas Wagner went to Denver Thurs
day last, and returned Sunday, after
doing considerable window shopping.
Piazzi & Co. have secured the build
ing recently occupied by Rachofsky, and
will move their meat market there
about April l.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
CARL OF THANKS,

To rhe many friends and neighbora
who, during the illness and death and
burial Of our beloved wife. daughter and
sister, have given their time and assist
ance. and in many other ways expressed
their love and sympathy. We desire to
extend our most heartfelt thanks.
Oscar Williams.
Mrs. NJ. MCGOWAN.
Gertie MCGOWAN.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19

Iypnotism and Personal Magnetism
of great value to business men. The
greatest science OF the age. DR.. Shoop
will organize class to start March 16.
For terms see him at his Office. A full
course guaranteed.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
Teachers Examination,

The regular county examination OF
teachers will be held in the District
Court Room, Court House, Central City,
on Friday and Saturday, March 20 and
81, beginning at 8 a. m.
The academic examination for adj
mission to the Bar Of Colorado will be
held at the same time and place.
IDA KRUsE,
County Superintendent OF Schools.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
ROOM 1
Danger Of Coughs and Colds.

The greatest danger from colds and
grip is their resulting in pneumonia. II
reasonable care is used, however, and
Chamberlai Cough Remedy taken, all
danger will be avoided. Among the tens
Of thousands who have used this remedy
for these diseases we have yet to learn
Of single case having resulted in pneu
monia, which shows conclusively that it
Is certain preventive Of that dangerous
disease. 1t will cure cold or an attack
Of the grip in less time than any other
treatment 1t IL pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by all druggists.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
8 Il AND 4 A

% IL AND a
Miss Schefiler, teacher.
Mary Brotherson Alma Launder
Aleta Wenzel John Anderson
Walter Keleher Robbie Morrison
Ruth Armitage Ethel Bishop
Clara Chase Ruth Flaherty
Gladys Henry Theodore Barbee
Ray Bate Roy Bergman
Willie Brohl James Downs
Albert Huber Herrick Lidstone
George Peck Willie Richards
Harold Shuck
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
BLACK HAWK.

Mrs. W. r. Kuner left Tuesday for
Denver, where she will visit friends and
relatives.
Harry Feehan who has been visiting
here for several days left Tuesday for
Denver.
Miss Jarn johnson left Saturday for
a visit with friends in Nebraska.
A. Choen of Cohen & Hurwitz went
to Denver last Sunday.
James Robins has an attack of sciatic
rheumatism, and DIR. Miles is affording
him relief.
Black Hawk Circle No. 1888, Women Of
Woodcraft, are making arrangements for
grand Post Lenten Ball to be given at
Firemen's hall on Tuesday evening,
April II. AS this will be the first dance
after Lent closes, there should be good
attendance, and everyone can rest as.
sured that good time can be had there
that evening, as the members OF this
lodge are doing their utmost to make it
grand success. Tickets are 10 cents
and are now ready for sale.
Several braves from Nevada lodge Of
Red Men, visited the local lodge last
Thursday right and participated in a
general good time.
Black Hawk Lodge No. 4, A. F. & A.
NJ. will do work on the NJ. M. degree
this evening. All members OF the fra
ternity are invited to be present
A very enjoyable time was had last
I Tuesday evening by the members OF
Black Hawk Lodge OF United Moderns.
The gentlemen OF that lodge got up a
surprise for the ladies, and prepared
an excellent program, after which they
served refreshments. The Mandolin
Club rendered some Of its choice select
ions. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hughes
played beautiful cornet and piano
duet and other members present assisted
with vocal and instrumental music.
In the future the financier OF Black
Hawk lodge OF United Moderns will be
at the hall every Tuesday evening to re-
-ceive dues and premiums OF the msm.
bers.
There will be mass convention OF the
Citizens party at City hall Saturday
evening to place in domination a mayor
and four aldermen to ill the vacancies
caused by the expiration OF terms OF
office OF Mayor Thompson. Aid. O'Meara
Willinsky and Nelson. to fill the vacancy
=, in the first ward. What the ticket will
be is not known, but the citizens could
do no better than nominate these same
gentlemen again. They have had ex-
perience in the Office, have guided Black
Hawk through the water question. are
always present at the monthly meetings,
and 10 general look after the city's af-
fairs for the best interests of the tax.
payers.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19

When you feel blue and that every
thing goes wrong; take dose OF Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They will cleanse and invigorate your
stomach, regulate your b,wels, give you
relish for your food and make you feel
that In this old world is good place 70
live. For sale by all druggists.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
BORN

In Black Hawk, Colorado, March 16.
1903, to the wife OF D. w. Taylor, a
daughter.
The little one passed away from this
life on Tuesday evening.
In Central City, Colorado, Saturday.
March, IA, 1908, to the wife OF w. +.
Bennallack, a son.
In Nevadavlle, Colorado, Wednesday,
March 1S. 1903, to the wife Of w. Fl.
Harvey, son.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
ORE SHIPMENTS.

The shipments Of ore from Black
Hawk Tor the week ending March 16,
amounted to 7e cars. These shipments
are made to the smelters at Denver,
Golden and to the concentrators in
Idaho Springs. This month is making
good record as shipper.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19

New, modern six-room house with hall
closets, pantry, 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
the city. Inquire OF Mrs. E. v. Paren.
teau.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
GARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our sincere
thanks for the many kindnesses extended
to our husband and brother A. Reed
Thompson, during his short illness, and
for the kind and loving sympathy in his
death and burial.
Mrs. Mary Thompson.
w. j. Thompson.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on and nf-
ter April !, 1908, the initiation fee to the
Black Hawk Miners Union will be five
dollars instead Of two dollars aud a half.
tsEALl Gus E. Bolander,
Financial Secretary.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19

NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF BLACK
HAWK LODGE UNITED MODERNs.
The financier will be at the hall every
Tuesday evening at 30 o'clock and will
receive dues and premiums.
FRANK o. ANDERSON.
Financier.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
NOTICE.

=! s: !! I; e Z ! ] ]; ]
~/A gree. All members and
visiting brethren are in
vited to be present.
F.A. RUDOLPH, Secy.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19

To be in fashion you must eat Honey
Comb Candy. Get free sample of the
latest candy craze, for sale only at M.
B. Hyndmau, Central City.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
Our Trade il Incrcnsing

our Traue II Ancrenstng
And we want trial order from you. We
will guarantee to give YOU the best at
the most reasonable prices. 0Tverything
in the line Of groceries, glass and china
ware, -four and feed can be secured from
uss Philips, Ebli 4 Co.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
Ear Snle mr. Rant

A ten-room house with cellar and all
modern improvements on East High st
Inquire OF V. Vallero Central City
Colorado.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19

Two four-room houses west OF Fred
Kruse's store building for sale for s4O0.
Inquire Of Mrs. E. V. Parenteau. II
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
Prize Packages

With every package OF bluing bought at
Sauer McShane's, you will receive .
handsome present.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
Colds Are Dangerous.

How often you hear It remarked; ats
only cold," and few days later learn
that the man is on his back with pnen-
monia. This'is Of such common occurr.
ence that cold, however slight, should
not be disregarded. Chamberlin's Cough
Remedy counteracts any tendency to-
ward pneumonia. 1t always cures and
is pleasant to take. For sale by All
Druggists.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
6 b AND 5 A

u Il AND oA
Edith Hendrie, Teacher.
Willie Augur Ralph Sans
Edith Chase Nellie Kruse
Laura Rule Dou Bristol
Roy Campbell Geo. Flaharty
Albert Klais Gertrude EIDE
Mabel French Viola Hicks
Annie Olson
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
CENTRAL CITY SCHOOLS
the Month Ending March
13, 1908.

IA AND 7B
Maud Aurilla Wood, Teacher.
Robertann Barbee Elsie Bennett
Aimee Bristol Olive Bristol
Gertrude Flaherty Nellie Henley
Elena Hepburn Florence johnson
Mable Poff Myra Todd
Clarence CrossUn Ray McAllister
Francis Noonan Hal Sans
George Williams Nellie Augur
Edna Driscol Florence Flynn
Hattie Fullerton Edna Williams
Agnes Woten Henry Laughran
Lee McCargar Claud Mckay
Sam Morris Rudolph Rean
Leo Shulman Ray Irenoweth
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19

A ten.room stone house and five lots
on Spring street for sale at bargain
Inquire Of Mrs. Il. v. Parenteau. :
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
A AND 6 b

A. Blanche Lawrence, Teacher.
Laura Ayers Lulu Davidson
Mary Floyd Vera Hicks
Lizzie Thompson Harold Bath
Joseph Kruse Leslie King
Everett Mccoy Joseph Powers
Ernest Roy Mary Augustine
Florence Morgan James Cody
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
For Fine Groceries,

Call on Philips, G. & Co., who will give
you tho very best at the best prices
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
For Rcnt

Five room house and barn. Eight
dollars month. Inquire ut this Office.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19

Anderson's for furniture and stoves.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19

ROOM 3
Hattie Lewis, Teacher.
Uittorio Boggio Francis Keleher
Jack McCallister Simone Reno
Warrington Richards Clarence Wenzel
Viola Oliver Elsie Kolleng
Dorothy Armitage Irving Spear
Douglass Bean Ned Brohl
Arthur Erickson Louisa Gray
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
4 u AND 3 A

Alice Williams, Teacher.
Co nrad Goeble Roswell Graves
Clarence Harvey Earl Quiller
Fred Roberts Tom Rowe
Percy Slattery BERTHE Thomas
Lillian Ayers Lillian Hosking
Julia Lindstrom Hermine Peck
Lucia Reiva Dowell Hepborn
Archie Kruse Felix Parenteau
Edward Hosking Laura Dover
Gladys Mallett Amy Olsen
Alberta Davis
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
ROOM z

Myra Carson, Teacher.
Lille Anderson james Boggio
Clarence Cowling Fred Downs
Joseph Grabmair Leon Gourlie
Adolph johnson Douglass : Morrison
Joseph Mathes Willie McNamara
George Mallett Ramona Warne
Mamie Lyons Mary Prouse
f+*
ROOM !
Stella @. Ranney, Teacher.
Earl Harvey Earl Rule
John Thompson Hazel Parenteau
Gail Mckay Paul Peterson
Ernest Polkinghorn Jimmie Warns
Bayard Woten Effie Harvey
Esther Kolleng Myrtle Spear
Mabel Krrse
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19

Annie E. Davies, Teacher.
Elizabeth Bate Margurite Gibson
George Dunnavan Charlie Jones
Louis Morris Esther Williams
Lester Bennett Charlie Gilmour
Leo Keleher Victor hampshire
Emmett Morris Henry Marriott
Walter Ziege
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19

w. j. Thompson.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-07-23
Danger In "Home Remedies"

''The trouble with poor persons who
try to doctor themselves before coming
here" said a physician in public dis
pensary, lis that they do not know the
first thing about the simple remedies
as they call them, that they use. Of
tentimes they do themselves serious in
jury through sheer ignorance. | had
man in here the other day who had
taken half an ounce of cholera mix
ture. Somebody had told him to take
half teaspoonful. 1t is the same way
with paregoric, sweet inter, ammonia
and other we'll known household rene
dies. Persons who trust to their mem
DRY are likely to get mixed and either
take an overdose or use the wrong
medicine A woman came in here suf-
fering from the effects of a drug that
she should never have obtained except
on physicians prescription. 1t was
the big overdose and her prompt appli-
cation for relief that saved her. When
l scolded her she showed me clipping
from one of the magazines advising its
use. The dose prescribed was enough
to kill horse" New York Times.
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Brl IS IS and was writing some OF his
novels. He and the future pope be-
came warm friends. So did the king
and queen take most cordially to the
nuncio
He busted himself mainly in rearing
up the Catholic schools and universe
ties Of Belgium, which had gone into
decline. His acuteness on political af-
fairs was such that Leopold one day
said to him, ''You are as clever a poll
tician as you are a bright churchman."
Always moderate and always learn
ing, Archbishop Pecci was also active
for his church and raised money in Bel
GUM to found college in Rome to ed
ucate the priests of that country.
Before he returned to Rome in 1916
he visited London with letters to Vic
toria and Albert and was by them well
entertained, and he mingled among the
best people in England and took close
observations upon the country This
species of intercourse no doubt broad
ened his mind and made him see that
the modern world could not be reduced
to the haggard outlines of Italy.
From London he went to France and
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-07-23

prevent religion from dying out in
these country places for the very lack
of hands to cultivate it"
The government now. sequestrated
nearly all ecclesiastical property, seiz-
ing upon the residences of the bishops
and the church revenues and making
exceptions where il saw fit.
At one time bloodshed was threaten
ed in Perugia, when the archbishop
came upon the scene and by his coura-
geous and calm interposition prevented
a conflict. He pardoned all the NAL
contents who had been put down in
1859. When the Swiss garrison of Pc.
rugia undertook in 1860 to resist the
Sardinians the cardinal in vain at
tempted to prevent a battle He was
unable to prevent the execution of one
of his officials, who was shot by
court martial for having borne arms.
Soon civil marriage was commanded,
with penalties to parish priests for in
terposing. In 1862 he was sued be-
cause he had admonished some of his
priests who had subscribed a cordial
address to republican priest leader
He issued an address against modern
spiritualism, saying that religion and
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-07-23
The Menu Card In It's First Form.

The Menu Card In It's First Form.
In it's old fashioned form the menu
was usually written large on cards Of
such imposing dimensions that room
for one only could be found at each
end of the board. In the medieval
dinner this aid to selection must have
been an absolute necessity, for the
medieval dinner was a mine of sur
prises. 1t was divided into courses, as
are our own dainty meals, but whereas
nowadays the diner has general idea
that fish will follow soup and that en-
tree is succeeded by relieve, and can
conceive generally the sort Of demand
that each course will make Upon his
appetite and digestion. there was no
possible arguing as to what vas going
to happen at an early English dinner,
and close study fails to reveal the ex-
istence of any principle of arrange
ment.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-07-23
Eeorge Alfred TOWnSend'S Sketch
! of His Useful Life.
Ep0CHS IN THE REMARKABLE CAREER
OF TIE DECEASED PONTlFF.
RIs Influence Upon Religion and Ed
ucation-A Christian Gentleman,
Superior Magistrate and Be-
loved Head of the Church.

. Few men have left a greater or more
4zstfng impress upon the age in which
shey lived than did Leo Kill, who has
Gust passed away at the Vatican, ex-
saibiting in his closing hours such phys
fcal vitality, mental vigor, moral cour
Age and spiritual serenity as come rare
az in human experience.
Pope Leo's place in history will be
sFith that Of the greatest and most be
zignant of the Roman pontiffs. 1t may
5hE doubted if any of those who wore
Before him the mantle of st. Peter ev-
ar succeeded in captivating the imagi-
5Eation and interest of the civilized
'sWorld as did the late pope. None of the
gahant old men of his generation
@efther Gladstone nor Bismarck-made
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-07-23
AN INGENIOUS BURGLAR,
How He Opened a Safe Without Too
Or Explosives.

How He Opened a Safe Without Too
or Explosives.
An extraordinary account is given
how a safe was opened by robb'
who had at his disposal no instrumel
of any kind, but operated merely wit
his finger nail. The person who aceop
1lished the feat revealed his intentio
Of robbing the iron safe in hotel
another young man, who happened
be the cousin Of the hotel proprietor.
AS a matter Of course the propose
scheme to rob was revealed to the owl
er of the hotel, and little before mid
night. when it was to be put into exc
cution, a couple of detectives were con
cealed behind the office county,
A short time afterward tIa robbel
entered the office gently, without eithe.
tools or explosives wherewith to oper
the massive iron receptacle, the com
bination Of which it was evident he did
to an ingenious plan of his own
He had pared the nail of his index
finger on the, right hand until the blood
vessels were exposed. Then by placing
the sensitive wound on the combina-
ton lock he could distinguish the move
ments of the tumblers as they fell For
more than an hour did he work, and at
last there came a sharp click, and he
swung back the doors Of the safe.
He was in the act Of filing his peck
cts with the valuable papers it con-
tanned when a damper was thrown up
on his activity by the sudden grasp of
the detectives, under whose escort he
was taken to prison.-London Tit-Bits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-07-23
Eggs and Fairies.

A writer in the Chicago Tribune
says: 'sMy people came from the north
of Ireland My great grandfather al
ways stuck his knife through the bot
tom of his eggshells after he had eaten
breakfast. My grandfather and father
followed his example through force OF
habit, and now ! have contracted il. If
you don't break the shells til fairies
can use them for boats and { 4 cross
bodies of water thus. III. the Hor.h or
Ireland there are good fairies nj bid
fairies. The bad fairies y i play
tricks on you if they can re Cd you.
You can hamper their movements b.
breaking their boats.
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He was acquainted with Leo, as :. .ll
as with Plus Will, who lived but a
short time, and then came Gregory
XVI, in whose household he was one
of the prelates.
He first attracted special attention
during the cholera in Rome in 1887
when he was twenty-seven years old.
Ee had nerve in an unusual degree,
and his intrepid services among the
cholera stricken people marked him
among the more timid ecclesiastics as
a man who could be of use to them in
the dangerous condition of the country.
Made full priest in the Church of
st. Stanislaus, in Rome, Joachim Pecci
was made at the age of twenty eight
governor of Benevento, a small state in
Naples about seven miles square and
only a days journey from that city.
Benevento had given the title of Prince
of Benevento to Talleyrand, the cele-
brated French diplomatist, who in his
early life had been Catholic bishop.
The little state was full Of reaction
airy guerrillas and brigaHds. The young
ruler went there under the general ex-
pectation that he would be the victim