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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-31
MAY GET INTO
DIFFICUL]IIE
Venezuelan Government Adopts Pc
culiar Course Toward the Rep
resentative Of Spain.
It Also Refuses to Arbitrate Claims
Of the orinoco Navigation
Company.
Anti-Foreign Sentiment May Yet
Cause Trouble for Castro
and His Friends.

= Washington, July 81 semiofficial adj
vices received here from reliable sources
throw light upon the complication exist
ing in La Guayra, incident to the trouble
between the Spanish consul there and the
Venezuelan authorities. They also make
it appear that serious trouble In that
quarter Is pending because Of the anti
foreign attitude Of the Venezuelan gov
eminent.
According to these advices, the Spanish
consul referred to requested the privilege
Of appearing before tribunal which was
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-31
MOB LEADER
IS ARRESTED
Winfred Baker Is Now in the Jail
He Persuaded Others to
Il Attack.

Danville, ILL.,, July s1.-The police have
arrested W1nfred Baker. who it is said
led the mob in its attack on the jail last
Saturday night. He was found working in
q small coal mine. He was armed when
arrested. Ten arrests were made#yester-
day, making seventeen in all.
More warrants are still out and by to-
morrow night the officers expect to have
ell the members of the mob in jail.
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x.+.. caIls Them Anarchists

I: Springfield, I'LL, July 31.-Governor Yates
last night declared in an address ITO. the
Seventh infantry, L, N. G., in camp of lin
struction at Camp Lincoln, that men
who attacked the jals at Danviue and
Belleyine and who at the latter place had
taken out a defenseless prisoner who was
there and hanged him, and at Danville
had attempted a similar thing, and had
captured and burned a defenseless negro
chAsts.''
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Consul B. H. Warner sends the following
from Leipzig, May %, 1903: German cleo
trical interests are petitioning the govern
ment officials to arrange in making a new
commercial treaty with Russia for lower
duties upon German electrical supplies. Az
the present time about 20,000,000 marks ($4,-
760. 000) worth of electrical goods are ex-
ported to Russia from Germany annually,
and the amount is increasing from year to
year.
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BRUTAL MURDER
Masked Men Kill Soldier and Steal
Two Hundred Dollars

Rockport, KY, Jul y31.-John Galloway,
a soldier recently returned from the
Philippines was brutally murdered at a
camp two miles from here las might and
Robert Carroll, a companion, so badly
injured that his life is despaired of. Two
masked men approached the camp while
Carroll was alone and beat him to un-
consciousness. While they were search
ing for money Galloway appeared and
they shot him. The men secured 5000
-SA escaped.
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RUSSIA WANTS ,....
A FREE PASSAGE
Asks Turkeys Permission to Send
Warships Thru Dardanelles
Enroute to China.
N.v York Sun speoial Service.

New YORK Sun bpoo1aI 6ofVlco'
Vienna, July 31.-A dispatch from Con-
stantinople to Die Zeit says that Russia
has asked Turkey to allow her warships
to pass thru the Dardenelles en- route to
China.
The porte is perplexed, fearing that the
powers will protest If the permission is
given. ~:
A large vessel belonging to the Russian
volunteer fleet, carrying arms to Port
Arthur, is expected to pass thru the
straits In a few days.
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DON'T WANT THE STATUE
Canadian "Loyalists" Object to the
Erection Of a Washington Me-
mortal in St. Paul's.
New York Sun special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
Toronto, Ont, July 31.-An agitation
started by the national societies Of the
city is developing to influence the British
government to prevent the erection Of a
statue to General George Washington in
ST. Pauls cathedral.
The United Empire loyalists, whose
forefathers left the states and settled ii,
Canada at the time Of the war Of in
pendence are most active in the move
ment and an effort will be made to have
the Canadian government urge the home
authorities not to permit the statue to be
placed in st. Paul,s.
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Drious Saws Not Guilty,

New York, July Sex Congressman
briggs appeared to-day before Judge
Thomas in the United States circuit court,
Brooklyn, and pleaded not guilty to two
indictments which were recently found
against him, with leave to withdraw his
plea and to deEnur. ---~
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NEGRO Is DEAD.
Cause Of the Evansville Riot Dies of
His Wounds.

Jeffersonville, Ind, July 31.-Robert Lee,
the negro rwho shot Policeman Louis Mas
sey at Evansville, July g. and started
the riot that resulted in the death and
injury Of many citizens, died to-day in
prison from wound from a shot fired by
Massey.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-31

Cotton is the most valuable crop we grow
except corn. The II, 000, 600; bales in this
years production will bring planters about
S500. 900. :.
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Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
PAY YOUR TAXES

City MARsHAL's OFFICE.
Black Hawk. Colorado, Aug. ~, 1908.
Public notice is hereby given that the
assessment roll OF real and personal es-
tate in the City OF Black Hawk, for the
municipal year 1903, has been completed
and returned to the city council, who
have by ordinance levied tax OF 16
mills on the dollar, upon all the taxable
real and personal property in said city.
and that list Of said taxes has been
placed in my hands, with an order en-
dorsed thereon, dated, Black Hawk,
August 4, A. d. 1903, and signed by the
mayor Of said city, commanding me to
make, levy and collect the amount OF
said taxes, and make returns thereof
within ninety days from the date Of said
order. All persons are hereby required
to pay the amount OF their taxes at the
office Of the city marshal, in the council
room, in said city, within ten days from
and after publication Of this notice.
w. r. BAcKus,
City Marshal.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
Central Loses the Cup.

The annual state shoot OF the Colorado
Rife Association was held in Denver
Sunday and Monday. The following ex-
tracts which refer to the Central City
shooters are taken from Mondays and
Tuesdays Denver Republican:
The team representing. the Denver
Rifle Club yesterday won the Coors cup.
The victory was very narrow one, for
the Central City club, which was next
in the competition, was only four points
behind.
The cup was offered five years ago by
club won it the first and second years,
and the Central City club won it in 1901
and 1902. So the Denver club now has
the cup as possession.
| Nearly 100 shooters took part in the
shoots of yesterday, the first event being
the re-entry shoot, G. NJ. Laird of Cen
trail City winning first place, closely fol-
lowed by A. W. Peterson of Denver The
two n ade exactly the same number OF
points, the Central man winning because
| LIS ouOls "ciC octtcr pldCcu Ou Iuc tdE-
get. Both got the high possible, which
was 30, making the fifth time the score
has been made in similar shoots, under
similar conditions.
In the first event Mr.. Laird was the
only Central man to secure prize.
In the second event a 10 shot re entry
". S. Green won 1st prize with score OF
SO. and P. r. Alsdorf and G, NJ. Laird
were 7th and Sth.
The scores for the Ccors cup, in which
Central lost the opportunity Of heeo% 5es' '1,3
ing the owner ., IhA Coors G,in Mas
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
Labor Day Celebration.

Black Hawk Miners Union No. 1877,
Western Federation OF Miners, have
completed all arrangements to hold a
grand celebration on Labor Day-Mon-
day. Sept. Z. They have raised about
500 which will ba distributed as prizes.
The prizes are to be given for rock drill
ing, foot racing, ore shoveling and other
sports, as follows:
Double hand drilling, 1st prize s75; I'd
prize s25.
Single hand drilling, 1st prize s25; I'd
prize $40.
Ore shoveling, 1st prize sl5; I'd prize
$3.50.
Mems foot race, 1st prize $3.50: I'd
prize 81 so.
Boys between u and 16 years foot
race. prize s3
Boys under II years foot race, prize S2
Donkey SLOW race, prize 80.
Climbing creased pole, prize 80.
There will be speaking by prominent
labor leaders. and parade 1t IL o'clock
n. IN. In the evening grand ball will
be held at Firemen's hall. The local
union expects large attendance from
Russell, Idaho Springs. Georgetown and
Golden. The committee having the af-
fair in charge are Pat Munley. Henry
Eatwell, Dominic Martello, Frank Bauer
and Wm. Eccker.
John T. Eatwell and bride returned
Tuesday evening from their wedding
trip, and have gone to housekeeping in
the Eatwell residence below Black Hawk.
j. G. Martin and wife went to Denver
last Saturday.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
Total

On Monday the following officers wers
Elected for the year. President, D. W.
King, Jr., of Denver; vice president, W.
S. Green of Central; secretary and treas
urer, j. w. Kicker of Denver. The next
annual shoot is to be held in Denver.
In the other events the Central boys
shot as follows:
In event No Central got nothing.
In event No Alsdorf won End prize.
and Green 5th prize.
In No. 6 Green won second money.
10 No Green was second and Alsdorf
fourth.
In the consolation A. Rapin got third.
W. S. Green won the gold medal for
the highest average in all the regular
events of the two days shooting, he max
ing 414 points, King 40 points, and Pet
crson i01.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27

Miss Madzie Gilmour returned to Cen
trail Tuesday.
Ed. w. Williams came up from Den.
YER Tuesday.
Frank Schellenger returned Tuesday
evening from business trip to Denver.
Lumley Anderson and wife. of Boise
City, Idaho, are in the city, having ar
rived Tuesday.
John Brohl and wife left yesterday
morning for Denver.
Chief Justice VIM. A. Johnstone OF the
Supreme Court of Kansas, accompanied
by his wife, are visiting with Supt. Clark
of the city schools, and family. They
are taking in the various points Of inter-
est around Central City.
Ignatz Meyer was passenger to Den
yer yesterday afternoon.
Mic Sheuer left yesterday for Cheyenne
to take in Frontier day Gel ebration.
Mrs. Libbie Williams, son George and
daughters Edna and Ruth, left yesterday
for Denver to spend several days before
school begins.
| Mrs. Henry Richards and children ar
rived Saturday evening from Denver,
and are visiting with grandpa and grand.
ma N, d. Owen.
Mrs. James Rule and son Martin went
| to Denver yesterday on short visit.
c. p. Goodier Of Yankee went to Den
yer yesterday afternoon.
N. D. Owen Vas passenger to Denver
yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Sperry left yesterday afternoon
for Denver.
George Mctiregor was visiting here
yesterday.
MRS. A. Q. Reckling ard daughter
Helen Returned from Denver last even
ing.
Mrs. John E. Morris left this morning
for Idaho Springs.
Mrs, E. Goldman and daughter Mis-:
Carrie, left this morning for New York
City, where they will visit for severa
months.
Eureka S. Holmes left yesterday morn.
ing for Denver, where he is in attendance
at the annual conference of the NJ. E
church for Colorado.
Miss Dora Lewis returned Sunday
evening from ten days visit to Denver
Mrs. Morehouse, who has been visit
ing relatives here for the past couple ol
months, left for her home in Wisconsin
last Sunday. She was accompanied as
far as Denver by Mrs. VIM. Couch and
Mrs. Harry Eilmann.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
RUSSELL GULcH.

Sherman Harris was a passenger to
Denver Saturday afternoon.
George Miller left Saturday for Den
yer to renew acquaintances.
Mrs. Rose Hughes left Tuesday after
noon for q months visit with friends in
Denver and Boulder.
Charles A. Wagner, who has been hav
ing good time the past six weeks visit
ing friends and taking in the sights at
middle states, returned home Sunday.
TIP. Thomas returned from Denver
Monday evening.
A nice entertainment was given Tues
day evening at Odd Fellow hall.
School opened last Monday with 116
pupils enrolled, and on Tuesday there
were l2O. Prof. Ware, Miss Amanda
Wagner and Miss Gertrude Ross are the
teachers.
w. G. Evans returned Monday from
Denver.
Louis Feranchi met with most seri-
Gus accident Monday while at work in
the Newhouse tunnel. A rock came
down and hit him on the head crushing
his skull He was brought home and
is now being given the best of attention.
NJ. Pleschek was arrested Monday for
beating his wife and Mrs. Signoret He
was given hearing before Justice
Hooper in Central on Tuesday, and after
aying his fine returned to Russell and
beat his wife again. He is now in Jail il
Central.
James Mullis has returned here from
Cripple Creek where he has been for the
past couple of years.
Will Hampton this week returned from
Goldfeld and will remain here,
Maynop l. Baldry are busy this weel
repainting the house of Mrs. Philips.
Hugh Williams returned from Denve
Tuesday evening.
G. A. Griffith has given the house o
Mrs. Askew new coat OF paint and
most decided improvement is noticeable
Miss Gertrude Ross returned Saturda
from Boulder, where she has been spend
ing her vacation with her parents.
Mrs. Bertha Klein and sons Alex an
Eugene left yesterday afternoon fc
Raulder, where they will visit coupl
of weeks.
A little girl stranger arrived Tuesda
at the home of Joseph Orr.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
School Notes.

The Central City schools will open on
Tuesday, September 8, with the follow
ing corps Of teachers:
Katherine M. Miller 1st primary.
Myra Carson-2nd primary.
Hattie Lewis-2nd grade.
Annie Davis-3d grade.
Isabel Mundie-3d and 4th grades.
Alice Williams-4th grade.
Evelyn Nj. Updegraff -4::and 5 grades
Edith Hendrie-5th grade.
Gertrude Zahm-6th grade.
Codista Holman-7th grade.
M. M. Blackburn-High School.
Julia G. Taylor-High school principal
Marcella Nachtman--High school and
supervisor Of music.
f. II. Clark-High School and Supt.
Children six years old on or before
Oct. 10, 1903, may enter on or before
Sept. 90. No admission to chart or be-
ginners class after Sept. %. All other
grades may be entered at any time the
first week of school and on Monday of
each week thereafter.
Pupils not regularly promoted should
meet the superintendent at his office
Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 8 a. m. for exam
ination for admission to classes. No pu-
Dill will be admitted to advanced classes
without examination, and no examina-
tions will be given after the opening OF
school. Parents are earnestly requested
to have children report on the preceding
"Wednesday IN all cases where they have
not received regular diplomas.
A meeting Of teachers will be held on
Monday, Sept. I, at 10 a. m.
The new compulsory education law
requires regular attendance OF all child
rem for the full school term and provides
for rigid enforcement of the law. The
superintendent will be pleased to give
full information as to details OF this law
at any time, so that there may be no
misunderstanding aud consequent trou-
BILE from failure to comply with the law'i
requirements.
Children holding promotion cards ma,
report to teachers and classes as indi
Gated above, Tuesday morning, Sept 8
1t is to be hoped that a prompt and reg
ular attendance may be had from thu
first day OF sch -ol throughout the year
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27

Mrs. Mollis Allen, OF South Fork, Ky
says she has prevented attacks OF chol.
era morbus by taking Chamberlain's
Stomach and liver tablets when she felt
an attack coming on. Such attacks are
usually caused by indigestion and these
Tablets are just what are to cleanse the
stomach and warl of he approaching
attack. Attacks OF bilious collie may he
prevented in the same way. For sale by
all druggists.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
Not Over-Wise

There is an old allegorical picture Of
girl scared at "a grass. hopper, but In the
act Of heedlsssly treading on snake.
This is paralleled by the man who spends
large sum money building a Cyclone
cellar but neglects to provide his family
with bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy rs safe
guard against bowel complaints whose
victims outnumbered those OF the cy.
clone hundred to one. This remedy is
eyerywheie recognized as the most
I5rompt and reliable medicine in use for
these diseases. For sale by all druggists
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
Boy Cured of Collie After Physician
Treatment had Failed

boy cured OF COLO After physician
Treatment had Failed
My boy when four years old was taken
with collie and cramps in his stomach.
Isent for the doctor he injected morphine
but the child kept getting worse. Ithen
gave him half teaspoonful OF Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrheoa Rem
edy, and in half an hour he was sleeping
and soon recovered.-F. L. Wilkins,
Shell Lake, Wis. Mr.. Wilkins is book.
keeper for the Shell Lake Lumber Co.
For sale by all druggists.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
CHANGEIN rlKM.

During the past week the ommission
and produce house known as Mueller's
changed hands, Frank Mueller and }.
B. Mckay retiring, having sold the store
aud good will to John Ross and HenryJ.
Harrington. The new owners are we'll
known young men aud have had much
experience in this business, both having
worked for Mueller. They are progress
sive pushing men and promise to serve
all customers with the best in the mar
ket and will at all times give prompt ser
vice to the public.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
Did YOu Ever?

Buy any meat or leave an order with
the Ideal Market of Chapman L Noonan.
II not, why not? They certainly have
the choicest meat in the market, and
their fruits and vegetables are fresh by
every express.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
BORN

In Russell Gulch, Colorado, Tuesday.
August 3d. 1903, to the wife of Joseph
Orr, daughter.
In Black Hawk, Colorado, Sun day, Aug
ust %, 1903, to the wife Of Joseph Win
eyer, son.
At Apex, Colorado, Saturday, August %,
1908, to the wife of John Goldberg,
daughter.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27

The owner OF an established and pay
ing business will sell at a sacrifice IL TAX
en- ut once. Long experience not nec-
cessary to anyone wishing to make a
small and safe investment In the city as
the owner will give thorough instruction
before retiring. Inquire Of Mrs. E. v.
Parenteau.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
Fine Eating

Watermelons just received by the Haw.
ley Merchandise Company. They are
the finest and ripest in the market. Let
them take one to your home.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27

LIGHT WAGONS ON HAND
And will be sold at reasonable prices.
Good material put together by good
workmen. Call at Downs & Odgers.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
Sporting Goods,
Best line 10 town at Hyndman's.
Anderson's for carpets and linoIeums.
win L-.v. "a, . 40 y m. sundays.

Will Leave at $40 PIN. sundays.
Train So via the Colorado IL Southern
for Golden, Idaho Springs, Black Hawk,
Central City, Silver Plume and inter
mediate points, scheduled to leave Den
yer at 800 pm, will be held on Sundays
until 6:2O pm. during the summer
months.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27

When you want physic that is mild and
gentle easy to take and certain to act,
always use Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. For sale by all druggists.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
80 REWARD

Lost bay horse on Little Bear Crock
on August 8. Branded ] X on the left
shoulder and has heavy main and tail
Telephone to Fred Girardi at pay station
Russell Gulch with information.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
Here You Are.

The finest line Of flies, rods, reels and
in fact everything for the fisherman at
Rapin's.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
Fine, Ripe Watermelons,

Just from the south in a carload lot
Good and ripe and fine eating. The
Hawley Merchandise Co. has them.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27

Patronixe Home Industry
By buying your bread, pies and cakes
from the Central City Bakery.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27

An elegant line OF dinner sets, from ..
up IN Haviland and other China..at Sauel
McShane's.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
FREE!! FREE.,

\ An Indian portrait given with every
% cents bottle OF Cedarine Furniture
Polish at Andersons.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
Fine Saddle Horses.

For sale reasonable. Call on j II. Fos-
ter, at Smith Hill below Black Hawk.
Also one fine single footer.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27

For Fine GrVcsries.
Call on Philippe, G. Il Co., who will give
you the very best at the best prices.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
Fishing Tackle.

The finest assortment OF flies, rods, etc
in the county at A. Rapin's.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27

Hyndman gives blue trading stamr s
with all purchases except sch Dol boob 8
and periodicals.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27

ALL CASH PURCHASES
Are given Blue Trading Stamps at Sauer
McShane's.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
the CHOICEST MEATS

Can be found at The Ideal Market Of
Chapman Il Noonan.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27

wATERMELONs. wATERMELONs.
BY the carload at Sauer, McShane M.
Cos. Get one.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27

FRESH VEGETABLES AND FRUIT
Always on hand at The Ideal Market.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27

NEW CARTS AND BUGGIEs,
Always on hand or made to order by
Downs & Odgers.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27

FOR SALE OR RENT.
Groom house with barn. Inquire at
The OBSERVER office.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
per box.

Good Cent Cigar.
At Hyndman's Book store, for el.75
per box.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27
A Carload of Watermelons

The finest and ripest in the market at
the Hawley Merchandise.
Gilpin observer., 1903-08-27

Subscribe for The OBSERVER $500 =
year.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-29

Illinois and Iowa farms? In Saline, Carroll Ray,
Boone, Howard counties for instance there are few
acres which run below $50. Most Of the farms In
these and In the counties lying just below the river
sell at better figures Many Of them are almost above
price, The price Of the average Missouri farm which
may be ciassed as a farmy and does not lie upon a
mountain top, will surely above 500 and probably
as high rs $31. For all Of the farm lands to be
cassed fairly representative which the Globe can
buy at $13 The Republic will pay $26. II there Is
difference between the Missouri prices and the Illinois
and Iowa prices, 1t IL not due to difference in the
actual quality value OF lands, or to any difference
In supply and demand. 1t may, however, be account
ed for by difference in conditions of development.
Inois's and Iowas agricultural development has been
constant gradual and uninterrupted These States lay
well of the line Of disturbance during the Civil
War period. whereas Missouri was directly on the
border, In the throes Of turmoil, and Its agricultural
improvement was signally retarded. 1t is no mere
argumentave theory with which to bolster position
1T is ndisputabe fact Because of the difference in
conditions attending the development and because of
the typographical differences, comparison of aver
age" prices cannot fairly be made To state n COM
parison of the prices fatty and without recognizing
the qualifications and dferentiatons is rank sander
and subtle and plausible and therefore the most
omous Islander. This insdious business. in line with
the Globes settled policy of dscredting the State IN
every possible manner is calculated to produce rrep
arabic injury not only to the farmer and the agricu
tral interests but to the commercial and especially to
the financial interests and the States credit Farm
values at the basis of the entire credit system
bracing every interest