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Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
AS TO THE PARSONAGE.

That the public may know why the
proposed home for the pastor Of the
Presbyterian church, whoever that man
might be, is not begun, desire to make
a statement. l asked for permission to
try to secure enough by subscriptions to
build or buy with the aid Of S7C0 from
our Board Of Church Erection. This
s7O0 would cost four per cent interest on
seven years time, secured by mortgage
on the building and paid back by the
pastor as rent.
The subscription last reached 1888,
$50 being volunteered last week. l
agreed to make it $1,000. This s1,700
would have given US a house with seven
rooms and two lots in a good location.
Ten dollars month would readily have
been paid by any pastor and this would
more than pay the installment on the
S7Co. Should there be no pastor the $40
must be paid, but the house would east
ly have brought S2O-it rents for s21.5O
now-and this rent for one month would
have paid installments for two months
When the subscription was begun, not
one word OF opposition to the borrowing
of the S700 was spoken to me, but at the
next congregational meeting after had
been to The great amount OF work neces-
sary to get the subscriptions 10 near the
thousand dollar mark, there was great
hubbub about going in debt. This op-
position was headed by the chairman Of
the trustees, Chase Withrow, who was
followed by few others. With but one
exception, the opposition gave not one
cent to the proposed parsonage.
More than $500 had been paid on the
subscription. This is in the bank in my
name aud will be .returped to those who
so generously aided me in irving to do
something for the church.
Here is the situation. A seven room
houss and two lots Is offered to the trus.
tees FREE OF COST TO THEM and it is now
refused.
OF course IL majority OF the congre-
CATION should vote to borrow the money,
then the trustees would oe compelled 10
either sign the mortgage or get out OF the
way. The majority has subscribed to the
fund and is in favo- Of The PROPOSE. Oh,
but it seems impossible to get majority
out to any congregational meeting. The
plan has met with the approval of some
Of the best business men Of the city who
have given their approval by liberal sub
scriptions.
Thanking those who aided by word O.
work or money, am
Most Sincerely Yours.
ALVIN M. HENORE.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
RUSSELL GULCH.

A. d. Galbraith was a passenger last
Friday 10 Deuver.
w. S. Shaw, an old time resident oi
this place, passed out OF this life on the
eve OF March 90, at the age OF go years
his death was very sudden, as he had
been i'll but day. On Monday morn.
ing AL Christopher who ie working at
the Wood mine noticed that the cabin
Of Mr.. Shaw did not appear to have any
ope around it, and knowing that the old
gentleman lived alone he began an in.
vestigation and broke open the door aud
found Mr.. Shaw lying on tho floor un.
concious. He called assistance and DR..
Fouts came, but no could do nothing rs
the deceased had had a hemorrage
which was repeated the entire day, and
that evening about $50 he died, His
death was a shock to his many friends
all OF whom will miss his familiar form
and bis kind acts and gentle ways which
seemed a part Of his life. He leaves
three daughters and one son to mourn
the loss OF kind and affectionate father
The funeral occurred yesterday morning
from his late residence, the Rev. Weber
officiating. 1nterment was made in the
Bald Noun tain cemetery.
We miss him; yes we miss him
But, oh Joy, what JOY is his;
When our angel mother meets him
Over on the other shore.
DR.. E. r. Fouts left for Denver Tues.
day to recuperate.
DIR. Bourk OF Nevada has been erect
ing barn in the rear OF his building the
past week. The building lie soon TO be
occupied by Piazzi Il Co, whv will uss it
for meat market. A new floor is also
to be laid in tho basement.
w. II. Shull left Monday for Denver,
to attend to some mining matters, and
he thought it possible, he might be CON-
PEELED to go TO st. Louis before return
ing home.
Sherman Harris returned from Denver
Tuesday and was accompanied by the
little daughter OF H. p. Lowe.
The ladies Of the M. Il. church will
give "Poverty Soshul" at Odd Fellows
hall on Saturday night, April II. There
will be lots OF fun, as anyone coming In
their glad rags will be fined. Koffy and
pieces OF bread with ham between them
will be sold, and scream aHd kake also.
Joseph Shinnermap will leave next
week for Boise City, Idaho, where he
will visit brother whom he has not seen
Tor years.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
Mrs. Gleason Dead.

A dispatch to last Sundays Denver
News contained the following regarding
a we'll known lady, who formerly resided
In this city, where she conducted a rest.
aurant for many years. Her many
friends here regretted very much to hear
Of her ieath as she was very popular
lady: Mary GLEASON aged 90 years, died
here sudently this morning of neuralgia
Of the stomach, after an illness of few
hours. Mrs Gleason came to Gilpin Co.
thirty years ago and to Idaho Springs
sixteen years ago. She had host Of
friends and was we'll known all over the
county. The funeral services will be
held from the Catholic church on Tues.
day morning and interment will be at
Mount Olivat, to which place spacisl
train will he run from here 10 accom-
odate friends and relatives. Her nus
band had been dead for number q
years. Deceased leavss ore son viii.
lam H. Gleason and sister Hllsa 0lsa-
sou. f.l
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
MADE ANOTHER PAYMENT.

The Fostoria Gold Mining company,
which last fall purchased the Hall ranch
in Pleasant Valley district, on Tuesday
made another payment OF s1O,C9o on the
purchase price. The company is elated
with the splendid showings that are be-
ing made as depth is gained in the main
shaft, and as soon as the weather is set
tied, intend making some great improve
ments on their property. They will in a
short time put in pumping plant, a
larger capacity holster, a boarding house.
now shaft house and little cottage.
They are now driving levels east and
west in both Of which is good ore, but IN
the west especially, the vein is looking
extremely we'll. The company on Tues
day visited the property with Manager
b. M. Meyers, after which they went to
Idaho Springs, where they are interest
ed in a mill
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
EIks Elect Officers.

At the last regular meeting OF Central
City Lodge No. 557, Benevolent and Pro.
tective Order Of Elks the following off
GERS were elected to serve that lodge for
the coming year:
Exalter Ruler-C Charles McCallister.
Esteemed Leading Knight Thomas
Dunstone.
Esteemed Loyal Knight = Jam es r.
Quigley.
Esteemed Lecturing Knight M j.
Gabardi.
Secretary-James Noonon.
Treasurer-M. w. Ballard.
Tiler-William Glanville.
This lodge Is fourishing like greco
bay tree, and is making great prepara-
tions for the dedication ceremonies and
ball which will be held Monday, April
~. There will be many visitors hers at
that time and the ceremonies will be
conducted by the district deputy, w. IL.
Moreland, OF Colorado Springs. There
will be about twenty new mem bers init
ated that afternoon In connection with
the ceremonies, and in the evening a
grand ball and reception will be givei ut
both Armory and the new Elks' hall. A
splendid supper is TO be served and will
be attended by the ladies' OF the Degree
OF Honor, and supper will be served at
the Workmen hall. The price OF tickets
has been placed at g each, but this in
cludes admission to the hall for gentle.
man and lady, and supper also. As the
lodge will be under quite an expense for
supper, it will DO necessary to make the
charge OF 81 each for extra lady. Now,
boys, IL you have not secured partner
rustic around and get one, as It is Just
as cheap to bring lady as 1t is to 60 by
yourself.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
THE CENTENNIAL TO RESUME.

Word was received yesterday 10 the
city that the Centennial mine in Chase
gulch is to resume work within the next
two weeks. 1t is owned by Colorado
Springs. New York and London parties,
under the name Of The Imperial Gold
Mining Co. This property has had a
great record as producer, and work
was stopped owing to the large amount
OF water that came in from the Queen
Of the West mine when they broke into
the latter on the 5th level. Tne shaft is
q feet deep and in the last 12t feet
sunk there have been no developments
whatever. They will now drive four
levels in this virgin ground and IL is
thought that they should open the ore
shute again.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
FINE COURSINd
All Three Prizes Were Won by Gnpln
County DoSs-Nevadsvitts gets
Two and Central 0na

All Three Prizes Were Won by GilpIn
County Doss-Nevadsvitts se.y
Two and Central One.
The coursing match held at Merz's
lake last Sunday under the auspices OF
the Giipin County Hare and Hound
club was the best that was seen in this
state fcs many years, and there was a
very large attendance. A great number
OF sports from Denver were present with
some very fine dogs, but they could not
win although the dogs did their very
best to win some OF the money, but the
local dogs were out in their very best
form and easily captured the prizes.
There were % enteries, IL Of them being
from Denver and elsewhere. The first
event resulted as fal.ows:
Sir Wallace beat Nellie B
Brother Bill beat Lady Colfax
Colorado beat Clara Belle
Kaiser beat Finest Ever
Missell beat Princess Medium
Green River beat Spruce
Bold Barbarian heat j. E. II.
Bald Mountain beat Fire Eater
Hermit beat Nelson
Lord Kitchener beat Vivian
Hornet beat Skylark
Second event:
Brother Bill beat Sir Wallace
Colorado beat Kaiser
Green River beat Missell
Bald Mountain Boy beat Bold Bar
barian
Lord Kitchener beat Hermit
Hornet got bye
Third event:
Brother Bill beat Colorado
Bald Mountain Boy beat Green River
Fourth and Fifth event:
Bald Min. Boy beat Brother Bill
Bald Min. Boy beat Hornet.
The first prize OF 800 was awarded to
to Bald Mountain Boy owned by Gren-
fell Bros. OF Nevadaville, the second
prize Of $40 TO Hornet, owned by Charles
Horning OF Nevadaville, and third prize
OF go TO Brother Bill, owned by John
league OF Central. Charles Curuow
acted as judge aud Ed Wilcox as slipper.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
TO BUILD A coNcENTRAroR.

The company operating the Delmopico
mine on Quartz hill, has begun the erec-
tion of concentrator which will be used
for the concentrating Of their ores before
being sent to the smelters. 1t is to be
erected about 30 feet from the shaft and
will make 1t possible to dump the ores
as they come to the surface, into their
crusher at the concentration. Superip-
tendent Stefan has charge Of the work.
This mine has recently encountered a
large body OF fine ore, as good as any TO
be found in the county.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
ORE SHIPMENTS. .

The shipments OF ore from the Black
Hawk station to the valley smelters for
the period between the 23rd and 3lst OF
March, amounted to 10 cars, This makes
a tonnage for those nine days of 1880
tons. A very good showing, considering
that large amount of ore is now being
stored, awaiting the starting up OF the
Golden smelter This makes total for
the month OF 2lS cars or 5,940 tons.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02

John Mack came in from the Bates &
Hicks camp near Rollinsville yesterday.
He will return this morning.
II. G. Shuck and son Harold returned
Tuesday morning from a two weeks
visit in Denver.
Mrs. John Morris went to Idaho
Springs Sunday morning to attend the
funeral Of her friend Mrs. William Glea-
son.
Miss Katie Peers was Denver visitor
the first OF tho week.
BE. Seymour returned from Denver
Wednesday morning.
William Heofle returned from the val
ley last evening.
Frsnk Mueller returned from busi-
ness trip to Denver last evening.
Mics Annie Rachofsky came up from
Denver last evening to cpend few days
with friends.
Mrs. Meyers is over from Boulder visit
ing with friends apd relatives.
Miss Gertie Hosile who has been visit
ing her sister at Longmont returned
home last evening.
Miss Violet Presnell came up from
Golden Tuesday evening to visit her sis
ter Mrs. H, A, Hicks,
Mrs. F. M. Mayhem returned Monday
evening from visit to her. sister at
Erie. Colorado.
Mrs. r. B. Williams left on Monday
for Denver to visit for few days.
Mrs. R. Sbulman left yesterday after
noon for Denver, where the family take
up residence.
Thomas Jordan and wife left yester-
day afternoon for Denver, where they
will visit for few days.
A ten-room stone house and five lots
on Spring street for sale at a bargain
Inquire OF Mrs, E. v. Pareuteau,
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
THE ELbORA NINE.

Shull, Mcleod, Davey & Co., who are
working the Eldora mine in Leaveuworth
gulch, are in fine body OF ore from four
To seven feet wide. The recent lot OF &c
cords Of mill dirt gave two ounces to the
cord and made IS Ions of tailiugs which
net them about Sl2 TO the ton. Their
smelling ore is worth between $50 and
$50 per to1 and often gives much higher
values.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02

The best rhysic: Chamberlains Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. Easy TO take;
pleasant in effect. For sale by all drug
gists.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
Card Of Thanks. !.

We desire to thank tho many kind
friends who 20 willingly assisted W 10
the sickness and death OF our beloved
father, also tor the many beautiful floral
osetings-
THEoDoRs SHAW.
'+ Mus. WHngLRR.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
uis Are Best

Ksnsas City and 81. Louis Are Best
Reached via the Union Pacific. Two
elegantly equipped, fast trains daily.
Bee your local agent or address e. r.
Griffin. General Agent Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02

Our Erhuo n Ihcrehstng
And we want trial order from you. We
will guarantee to give YOU the best at
the most reasonable prices. Everything
In the line OF groceries, glass and china
ware, -four and feed can be secured from
US. Philips, Ebli & Co.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
PERSONALS

to Denver Sunday afternoon where she
is teacher in the public schools.
Rev. A. M. Hendee attended called
meeting of the Synod at Denver to day.
Ethel Ivey who has been sick several
weeks is out again.
George Mabee returned from Denver
last Monday evening.
Mrs. Emma Marlow came up from
Denver Monday evening to spend few
days in this city. :.
Steve Brerton came up from Denver on
Monday evening.
Steve Hoskin returned from Denver
Monday evening.
E. G. Goldman who spent few days
in Denver last week, returned on Mon
day evening.
Miss Marion Withrow returned Mon
day to Boulder.
Ii. P. Davies came up from Denver
Monday.
George McFarlane was passenger 20
Denver Saturday.
Abe Rachofsky left for Denver Satur-
day afternoon to spend Sunday with his
family.
F. FL. Messenger was passenger to
TO Denver Saturday afternoon.
Fred Kruse, Jr., returned to Denver
last Saturday afternoon, to attend to his
studies at the Denver University.
v. vallero was passenger to Denver
Sunday afternoon.
B.J. Smith went to Denver Saturday
evening.
Bruce Meyers was passenger to Den
yer last Saturday evening
Pat Mccain went 10 Denver last Sat-
urday afternoon to spend few days IN
that city.
Samuel Doran who has been visiting
friends in this city for several days left
for Leadville last Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. w. II. Paul left for Denver Sat
urday afternoon to spend several days
Wtth ACiotANCos
H. c. Eastman OF the O'Ne;l mine
returned from Denver Friday eveneng.
Louis Summer, after spending few
days in Denver returned Saturday morn
ing.
Ed IIurlbut was atte nding to business
in this city last Saturday.
Miss Margaret Rank Of Denver spent
Sunday in this city.
George Forman returned from Den
yer last Saturday morning.
Miss Archibald teacher in the pub
lie schools returned from Boulder last
Friday evening where she spent her va
cation.
Joel Vaile prominent attorney was
attending to his mining interests here
last Friday.
Henry Wolfe former resident was
visiting friends here last Saturday.
Theodore Becker Of Denver came up
last Friday evening to spend few days
with friends.
II. j. Hawley was passenger to Den
yer last Friday afternoon. He re-
turned Monday evening.
Frank Kengal left for Denver Friday
afternoon to visit few days with his
family.
Geo. Collins was attending to business
in this city on last Friday.
Richard Sykes came up from Denver
lest Friday morning.
Miss Marcella Nachtmann returned
from Denver last Saturday evening.
A. NJ. Potter returned from visit to
Denver last Saturday evening. He went
to Rollinsville Monday morning.
Bert Gilbert after spending a week in
Denver returned home Saturday even
ing.
Mrs. Bartle who has been visiting re-
latives in Denver returned last Saturday
evening.
Ed Mitchell came up from Denver
last Sunday morning.
Edward Williams a prominent mining
man came up from Denver Monday
Miss Marie Parshall came up from
Roscoe on Monday morning.
Mrs. Richard Murley returned from
the valley last Monday morning.
P. L. Martin who has been visiting
his family In Denver returned Monday
S. v. Newell came up from Denver
evening.
James e. Withrow, who with his wife |
and ann hava haan Sor tu,s ,,,o~xh. 4. a..
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02

A payment down and monthly pay
msnts equal to rent will boy - . homs.
Why pay rent when you en- ovn your
homss Inquiss q Ma nv pasonosau.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
For Bale or peene.

A tsn-room house With cellar and al
modern Improvements On East High 1T.
InquiFs = v. vallseo Central City
Colorado.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
NOTICE.

The undersigned will not be respon.
sible for nor will he pay any bills made
by his wife, Mary Sigi- Bassett, on otaf.
ter this date.
Dated. Central City, Colo, March 20,
1908. SzAR BAssxrx.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
For Rent

3 room house on let high street, In
quire of v. Vallero.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
Anderson's for furniture aud stoves,
Card ofThanks.

Card Of Thanks.
We wish to extend our sincere thanks
to the Degree Of Honor, Rebeccas, Rath-
bone Sisters Of Central City and Black
Hawk for their kindness, also to the mer-
chants Of Central City for the use of
dishes, tables, etc. and to the public in
general for the liberal patronage shown
US at the supper March II, 1908.
SUPPER EsnsrTKE DAUGHTERS OF ERIN
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02

See j. B. Merritt at the new music
parlors If you want snap in a piano or
organ. Opposite New York store.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
For Rant

Five room house and barn. Eight
dollars month. Inquire At this ofice
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
Erssh Ewra

Received direct from the valley ranches
at the Sauer McShane Mercantile CON-
pany's store.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02
Our Trade is Increasing

Give your laundry to Victor Maymon
He is agent for the Elite laundry.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02

Two houses on Prosser street. In
quire of Mrs. R. Trevithick. 52-tt
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02

The best laundry In Denver is the FL.
ite. Victor Maymon Is agent Tor 1t here
Give them trial.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-02

A ten-room stone house and five lots
on Spring street for sale at bargain
Inquire OF Mrs, E. V, Parepteau,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-10-20
Will not Hold.

The making of n rule by min
ing company that 'every person
accepting employment in the mine
does so with full notice of the dan
ger from falling roof and coal, is
one of the usual risks of his SER
vice, and he will govern himself ac-
cordingly," and posting the same
in the mine will not constitute a
contract between the company and
its employees to assume the danger
of falls from the roof of the mine
as one of the usual and ordinary
risks and hazards of his employ
ment. For an employer cannot by
a contract with his employe, in
consideration of the employment
exempt himself from liability fol
injuries sustained through the neg
ligence of the employer-Consoli.
dated Coal company VS.. Lundab
(97 Illinois Appellate Court Re.
porter. 1O9); Illinois Appellate
Court-Colo. State Journal.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-10-20
Important Notice.

| The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Ry.-Rock Island System-announccs
an important change in the schedule OF
certain OF its passenger trains, effective
| October IL. With "a view to making
still further Improvement in its already
excellent service and accom- modating to
a greater degree its host OF friends in
Colorado and Utah the following change
have been made:
Train No. 6, known as 1.-THE NIGHT
EXPRESS will leave Pueblo at 7:05 p.
M. Colorado Springs 1880 p. m. and
Denver l0:35 p. IN. daily, reaching
Omaha at $50 p. IN. and Chicago at $40
a. m.
Train No. 10, which will be known as
THE KANSAS CITY EXPRESS will
leave Pueblo at 7:05 p. m, Colorado
Springs at S;45 p. m. and Denver at S:45
p. IN, daily. reaching Kansas City at 3
p. IT. and making excellent connections
for 81 Louis, al poiuta on tho Frisco
System, and to Wichita. Fort Worth.
Houston, Galveston and all points in the
South and South East.
Both OF these trains will be equipped
in thoroughly first-class manner and
carry dining cars for all meals
Westbound, corresponding service will
be aintained, train No. from Omaha
and Chicago reaching Denver at 7:i0 a.
NJ. and Colorado Springs a. m, daily,
and train No. 0 reaching Denver 8:l5 a.
m, Colorado Springs S:1o Il. m. and Pu-
eblo at $3.50 a. m.
No change will be make in the sched-
ule Of the electric lighted one night train
between Colorado and Chicago. known
as THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIN
TIED.
While these changes will prove popu
lar with the residents of Denver, Colo.
RADIO Springs and Pueblo, they are Of
vast Importance to travellers from the IN.
terror, in that a sure connection is made
at Colorado Springs for Kansas City, st
Louis, Omaha, Chicago and all points
South and East, and disappointing de-
lays overcome.
1t is a commendable fact that with
the tremendous growth of the Rock Is
land System CAREFUL attention has been
given to the needs of the public. with
the result that its invitation No matter
where you are going. or when-ask us
may be accepted with results OF the ut
most satisfaction.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-10-20
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

The Colorado State journal gives
some interesting statistics with re-
gard to the beet sugar industry in
northern Colorado. There are five
sugar factories in that part of the
state now, one located at each of
the following named places: Gree
ley. Loveland, Fort Collins, Long
mont and Eaton. At the factory
in Greeley there will be this year
100000 pounds of sugar, IN
Loveland 100000, in Fort Col
Inns 100000, in Longmont 49,
600, 900 and in Eaton 20,0O0,000.
The writer deduces from the above
figures and others which he gives,
the three following statements:
First-That these factories re-
present an average plant expendi-
tnre of 81 100000, and that, there
fore, the value of this years sugar
output is equal to the combined
construction cost of the five facto-
ries.
Second-That the sugar factories
themselves will reap this year at
least 30 percent over the sums paid
out for beets and factory labor.
'rhird-But by no means last,
these figures show that northern
Colorado soil is producing about
Sl40 worth of beet sugar per acre
and per annum.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-10-20

Statistics show that the total
production of coal in the United
States in 1902 exceeded 100000
600 short tons, the highest amount
ever reached in the history of the
country. 1t is also shown that the
Increase in Colorado's product WAS
2,314,4l2 tons. Since 1901 the
coal product of Colorado amounted
to 5.635, ,S47 tons, it is seen that
the product last year was 7,94S,S4T
tons. The increase was more than
40 percent compared with 1901 3,
and there is good reason to believe
that the product will continue to
increase. In 1901 the value of
coal in this state at the mine was
Sill ton, making Il total value
for that year of S6,24S, ,l5l. AT the
same rate the product last year was
worth at the mine nearly S9,000,000
The coal industry is rapidly climb
ing toward the level of gold mining
and it is not improbable that be-
fore the end of the present decade
it will have taken first place among
the mineral producing industries.
A large part of the output of the
mines of the Colorado Fuel & Iron
company is consumed in the iron
and steel works of that company
Colorado State Journal.