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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Vessel Has Been Liberated.

London, August 12.-The Tokio cores pondent of the Times says that the prize court at Siaze. Japan. has liberated the Chinese Mining and Engineer comapy s steamer Hsi Ping, which was captured by the Japanese ten miles north of Che Foo on the morning of July IA on the ground that she was loaded with cows. The court decided to connscate only the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Mccormick Sends Report.

Washington, August 11.-Ambassa- dor Mccormick today cabled the state department the first official report it has had of the results of the work of the prize court at Nladiyostok in tha case of tht steamer Arabia. The state- ment is in line with the newspaper reports of the findings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12

cargo in the belief that the owners of the vessels were ignorant of the fact that 1t was of contraband nature.
 The Times says that the British gov- ernment now requires the owners of yes- sels carrying government stores to the far east to sign a declaration that such vessels are not conveying munitions of war, namely, guns, explosives or other armament, for Russian or Japanese ports. The Times takes 1t for granted that these vessels will be protected, and hopes that the wording of the foregoing declaration shall be taken to mean that the govern ment will only recognize such munitions as contraband of war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
RECEIVER FOR HANNAH ELIAS.
Negress Cannot Transfer or Dispose
 of PIatt Property.

New York, August 11.-Justice Blanchard today appointed Gilbert M. Montague temporary receiver of the real and personal proptry of Hannah Elias, in the action brought against the negress by John s. Platt, the aged millionaire, to recover property worth $685 1000.
 Justice Blanchard also continues and makes absolute the temporary injunc- tion restraining hannah Elias from transferring or disposing of any prop erty in her hands, but allows her $500 a month from the rents of the real estate and such counsel fees as may be required by her to defend Platt's suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12

curity that we can forever sell every thing and buy little or nothing.
 The period of exclusiveness has passed.
 President Roosevelt has returned to the days of 1868. He and his extreme fol- lowers would renew sectional strife. The hopes and the ties of the people of all the states know no state borders or sctional ties"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12

London, August 12.-1'he R1ussels cor respondent of the Daily Telegraph de- clares that two vessels of the Russian Black Sea fleet have already passed the Dardanelles without the interposition of any difficulty on the part of the Turkish government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12

Berlin, August 12.-The To6io corres- pendent of the Lol1al Anzeiger says that commercial shipping has been entirely suspended owing to the escape of the Port Arthur squadron, the present loca- tion of which is unknown. The Lokal Anzeiger in commenting on the dispatch, says it indicates that the squadron has crossed the Strait of Pc Chi Li, and has rounded the Shantung promontory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
VIII Kur0pafkin Fight il tut
 dt LiaO Yang?
IS ALL ABSORBING TOPIC
Rumors In St. Petersburg That Port Arthur Fleet Escaped and Is Now In the Yellow
 Sea.

Che Foo. August 12.--e0 a. m.)-The Rus sian protected cruisers Askold ana Novik and one torpedo boat destroyer en- tered the Kiauchu bay last night CThurs- day) and exchanged salutes with German vessels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12

Che Foo. August 19-(6 a. m.)-A board ing party from Japanese torpedo destroy CTS boarded the dlsmantled Russian tor pedo boat destroyer Ryeshitelni this morning at S:9O o'clock.
 The Japanese discharged their small arms and during the firing Russian was wounded in one of his legs Daybreak showed a third Japanese destroyer towing the Ryeshitelni out of the harbor, and all disappeared. The Japanese consul claims that the Japanese ships were ignorant of the dismantling of the Ryeshitelni An Associated Press representative. however, informed the Japanese naval officials of the fact when he visited the two Japanese destroyers at 2:S0 this morning.
 Che Foo. August 10.-(3 a. m.)-Two large Japanese torpedo boat destroyers which have been lowering outside the harbor entered under cover of darkness last night, showing no lights and anchor ed a quarter of a mile from the Russian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Think There is No Reason for
 Further Conference
STRIKERS WILL BEGIN SUIT
Will Seek Enforcement of lnIunetler on Ground That Illegal Combina- ton Exists Among the
 Big Packers.

Chicago, August 1.-The stockyarda strike tonight seems no nearer a settle ment than 1t did the day the struggle began.
 Efforts of a committee composed of retail butchers and grocers to bring about a conference between the packers and the strike leaders was of no avail today The retailers committee was in confer ence with Edwin Tilden, John E. Maurer, Thomas Wilson and Thomas J. Connors. representing the packers for three hours this afternoon. and at the end of the netting the following statement was given out by thls committed:
 We were courteonsly received by committee representing the packers and were informed that considering all that had passed and present conditions. no good reason existed why any further conference with the strikers would be beneficial"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12

and inconclusive that strong hope exists that the Russian ships succeeded in breaking through the Japanese fleet. In- deed, it is rumored late tonight that the admiralty had received information that the squadron has passed beyond the Shan Tung promontory (which would bring the squadron at least 150 miles to the south east of Port Arthur, and into the Yellow seal.
 Although unable to confirm this rumor the Associated Press learns that the family of Lieutenant Smirnoff an officer of the battleship Czarevitch this evening received a telegram from him dated Tschung Chau today. The message con talned only two words:
 Alive embraces"
 Tschung Chau is l60 miles southwest of Che Foo, in the province of Shan Tung and is at the entrance of Kiau Chau bay.
 The receipt of this telegram might be contsrued as partial confirmation of the rumor that the squadron had reached the open sea beyond Shan Tung. In no other way can Lieutenant Smirnoffs family ex- plain the message from Tschung Chau. It is hardly believed that the squadron itself put into Kiauchau bay, although some time ago it was reported that it might take refuge in this port. It is re-
  torpedo boat destroyers was sent there with official despatches and filed Lieuten- ant Smirnoffs telegram.
 Was Deliberately Sacrificed.
 The news of the dismantling of the torpedo boat Ryeshitelni at Che Foo has not caused surprise. It is said that she was deliberately sacrificed so that Vice Admiral Skrydloff might be apprised of the departure of the Russian vessels from Port Arthur in order that he might start out with the Vladivostock squadron for the purpose of meeting them.
 It is denied at the admiralty that the squadron left Port Arthur because the situation of the fortress was desperate. The admiralty authorities say that 1t is more than likely that with the Japanese close up to the perimeter of the fortress, the warships were unable 70 render fur ther effective aid, and their safety was endangered by the plunging shells dropped from the Wolf Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Refuse to Make Comments.

No statement was issued by the pack CTS regarding the conference and they all refused to discuss the matter further than to confirm the statement given out by the intermediary committee. When the strike leaders were informed of the determination of the packers to refuse to enter into further conferences with tho unionists. they began to form plans to force the hand of the legal department of the United States government in an en- deavor to bring about a settlement.
 This move was decided upon by the legal advisors of the strikers, after they had received what they considered reliable in- formation that the attorney general would not make a move to bring into op- eration the perpetual injunction now held by the government against combinations among the packing firms, unless ordered to do so by President Roosevelt. l The plan In effect Is this:
 Tomorrow or next day, an action will be started in the federal court in the name of striker who holds stock in one of the biggest of the packing concerns de- manding that the injunction be put into operation on the ground that the illegal combination still exists. and that through 1t the shareholder is suffering a loss This 1t Is expected by the strike leaders. will induce President Roosevelt to take LID the fight and force the packers to produce their books, contracts and agreements in court. step like this by the strikers, will bring the packers to terms and end the struggle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12
Meat Supply May Be Cut Off.

There will be q meeting of the groeers and market-wagon drivers Sunday after noon and should a decision to strike be reached, the meat supply of the city will be cut off Monday morning..
 Building Commissioner Williams and Health Commissioner Reynolds finished their inspection today into the sanitary conditions surrounding the various pack ing plants where strike breakers are be- ing housed. The report of the investiga- ton will, it is said be ready for Mayor Harrison tomorrow
 While standing on his doorstep tonight John Schuman, strike-b breaker em- ployed by Swift X Co.,, was attacked by rioters and severely beaten. Before the police could reach the scene of the dis turbance a crowd of four hundred rioters had gathered about the place. Schuman was thrown to the ground and every one of the disturbers who could get near enough administered q kick to the pros trate man. riot call was sent in, but the crowd, seeing the policemen coming. scattered and no arrests were made. While Schuman was seriously hurt, It Is not believed his injuries are fatal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12

Che Foo. August 11.-Q1:15 a. m)-The Russian fleet emerged from Port Aruthur at ' a. m. Wednesday morning It is stated that only the small Japanese ves- sels engaged and pursued 1t. The pursuit lasted two hours and a half. The hos pital ship Mongolia, carrying women and children, is said to have accompanied the fleet.
 Constradt, August 1l.-Admiral Birileff, in command of the naval forces here, to- day ordered Vice Admiral Rojestvensky, commander of the Baltic fleet, and his staff, to take up their quarters on board the battleship souvaroff, and to be in readiness to sail on August IA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-12

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Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
The Well Wishes.

The Hawley Merchandise Co.. who
after successful year, extend to their
hundred OF customers their well wishes,
and thank them most heartily for the
many favors shown the firm during the
year just drawing to close. During
the coming year We will handle the
same high grade Of groceries and pro.
visions; also the finest Of canned goods,
choices. fruits. large stock Of hay and
grain, and feed Of every description.
They have the best brands Of family
-four In market. With our very best
wishes for the coming year, we remain,
Yours truly,
The HAwLKy MERCHANDISE Co,
Central City, Colo, Dec. 10th, 1904.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
Springs to visit with her father.

Springs to visit with her father.
Miss Dora Rachofsky left Tuesday af-
ternoon for Denver where she will stay
for some time in the hopes Of recovering
from a recent illness.
Morse Kurtz was up from Denver the
latter part Of last week on a visit to the
Rachofskys.
Henry Mayhem took short trip to
Denver Friday.
Don't forget to attend the annual
ball given by the firemen at Cannon's
hall tomorrow evening as there is bound
to be a good time. Koenigsberg's or.
chestra will furnish the music and the
ladies Of the church will serve supper.
The NJ. e. church had a very pretty
tree Xmas eve and many little heart
was made happy that night. There will
be " atch Night service in this church
on Saturday night, December 3lst, be-
ginning at $50 o'clock. Love feast,
preaching. and short talks will be the
order Of the evening. Refreshments
will be served. All are cordially invited.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
Review Of Oil pin County Mines

In reviewing the situation of Gilpin
county for the year 1905, one finds many
things that were encouraging, but many
more that were the opposite. A review
OF the county must necessarily be a
short review OF the conditions of the
State OF Colorado, as the greater affairs
OF the state more than overshadowed
those Of the county and although at the
beginning OF 1904 everything looked
bright for US, yet with the labor troub
les, and the military government to
which the state has been subjected has
proved terrible drawback to the entire
state, and more especially the mining
counties, among which is our own.
During the year the labor troub bles
which had commenced in 1903, but
which did not appear very troublous a
year ago, loomed up like big, heavy.
thick fog at sea and every industry OF
the state was compelled to use every ex-
treme to keep from sinking on the rocks
Of militarism and unionism. At Cripple
Creek. Telluride and Trinidad the milit-
ary arm OF the state was called out to
suppress unionism. and this resulted in
a most chaotic condition OF affairs
Eastern capital could not be induced to
make Investments in the state and those
who had invested were very timid about
placing any more money here. To this
latter fact is due the depression that has
been found in Gilpin county. Gilpiu
county can not get along without the
assistance Of outside capital. as our
mines are too deep or have too much
water to allow q poor man to make much
success or do much development in
them. or course there are many home
pools who have been doing we'll and who
can operate a large mine to some extent,
but this is the exception. Gilpin county
needs every dollar that can be honestly
brought here, and with the right devel-
opment and careful management it can
be made to return heavy dividends, but
when outside capital is brought here as
'some Denver men do, that is attempt to
operate large property without having
ono dollar's capital. and depending ON
tha anla nf 4 tan shares a aDook IN knap.
developments going, the men behind the
scheme, aud more especially the county
and our miners are bound 10 be losers.
No property can be worked on such
proposition and the sooner our mine own
ers realize this fact, and do not lease
their properties to such lot Of conf
dence men the sooner the mining affairs
Of the county will be put on a solid
foundation and confidence restored in
the county.
just here We wish to offer the sug.
gestion that one OF the greatest things
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

leasers are working in the Grand Army
shaft yet the shipments do not compare
with the previous years.
During the dark days Of the year there
we're several bright stars in our mining
world, but especially were there three
the Running Lode below Black Hawk;
the Old Town in Russell and the Cook
in Central. Besides these several others
such as the Town Topics, Nottaway,
Chicago Carr, Twolon, Mackey Bur-
roughs, East Boston, Buell., etc., which
assisted by leasers in other properties,
kept the output of the county from
dropping very far.
A good deal was expected of the
northern end of the county during the
year. and although no heavy shipments
were made yet the prospects Of that sec.
tion have opened up wonderfully we'll.
and some very good strikes have been
made. Now that the Moffat road passes
through the county there is no reason
why there should not be some heavy
shipments made during the coming
year.
Considerable work was done in the
Pine Creek section, but it was principal
ly prospecting. At the Evergreen lode
they have uncovered some very rich
copper deposits and from all indications
they should have q producing property
there before long. at American City
Capt Stedman and associates have re-
modelled their plant for the treatment
of ore. and before long will have large
force at work in their mines and will
then treat their own ore.
In the section around Nevadavills no
large operations have been carried on
with the exception Of the Burroughs
property mentioned above. but in nearly
all OF the mines there have been leasers
and small pools OF home miners at work,
and many Of them have been doing very
we'll. Among the latter especial men
tion should be made OF the Mackey
Burroughs on Quartz hill, which is oper-
ated by home pool, and which under
the wise supervision OF Mr.. NJ. Lewis
has paid the lessees several good royal
49, Hhe Alps on Qusrts hill b another
property which has helped to keep up
work 10 this section. This is very ex-
pensive property, but the pool has held
on like grim death aud there is every
prospect now that they will soon be re-
warded for their waiting. On the sum-
NIT Of Quartz hill Mr.. j. c. Fieuschhutz
has kept quite force at work until the
past month on the Rhoderick Dhu prop
erty. and has had very fair success.
In Russell district there have been
several small properties at work the en-
tire year With varying success, but the
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
BLACK HAWK.

Charles Kdam left for Denver yester.
day morning to attend his cousins we'd
ding.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Ia, lor left for a
short trip to Denver yesterday.
Fred and John Curry returned from
Denver Tuesday after spending Xmas in
that city.
AL Belcher returned from a visit to
Denver Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rolling entertained
a number OF relatives and friends at a
Xmas dinner Sunday.
Miss Laura Langon was in the city
visiting with relatives the first OF the
week.
Miss Edith Goldsworthy arrived from
Denver Saturday on short visit to re-
latives and friends.
Miss Irene Cole OF Hughesville pas.
sed through this city the other day on a
visit to Denver.
Mrs. Oscar Blake and little daughter
arrived here Saturday ON short visit to
her husband over Christmas.
b. +. Lowell. formerly hardware mer-
chant OF this place but now OF Colorado
Springs was in the city yesterday.
While here he sold the barn and lot Of
Blake's livery stable to Otto Blake.
Fed Goldsworthy arrived here Sun.
day on short visit to relatives. He re-.
turned Monday.
Harry Feehan arrived here Saturday
on visit to his mother. His daughter
Miss Uniece came up Tuesday.
Miss Sidonia Horlbeck arrived here on
a short visit TO her folks Saturday.
The NJ. e. church had pretty Xmas
tree Saturday evening. A nice program
was also rendered.
The Firemen have decided to give a
20 cent dance at their hall tomorrow
Friday, evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Jol q, Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Jones AID Ernest Jones wer,
,, visiting relatives here over Christmas
They oil returned to their homes Il
Idaho Springs Sunday, with the sxcsp
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29

ton of Ernest, who returned Monday.
John Loss went to- Denver Sunday
and returned Monday.
Abe Cohen spent Xmas in Denver and
reports having good time.
Henry Eatwell spent Xmas with his
parents in Lopgmont, returning home
Monday.
The third annual ball given by the
Degree Of Pocahontas last Friday even
ing was great success in every way.
Dancing was commenced at about 800
o'clock with grand march headed by
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Cohen who stepped
of the intricate movements in a very
graceful and satisfactory manner, the
famous Koenigsberg orchestra furnish
ing the music. which was fine. Supper
was furnished by the ladies OF the lodge
and it couldn't be beat. The people
tripped the light fantastic until about
three o'clock in the morning.
Albert Hartman went to Denver last
Saturday.
Will Ecker spent Xmas in Denver.
John Ambrose went to Denver Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Rudolph spent
Xmas in Denver.
Amos Kearns returned to this city af-
ter years stay in Middle park.
MIR. and Mrs. John Wills spent Xmas
in Denver.
Miss Tressa Munley OF Denver spent
Xmas here.
Frank Bertagnolli was visitor to
Denver Saturday.
VIM Bate was over from Idaho Springs
during the week.
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
NEvADAvILLE.

The Christ Episcopal church was very
beautifully decorated Christmas and the
Rev. Crissman delivered a very able SER
mon on birth Of Christ" The singing
was beautiful.
Chas. Horning's little child who has
been sick for some time was operated on
this week.
The child Of Thomas II. James is re-
ported on the sick list with bronchitis.
There were number OF Carol singers
out Christmas evening.
A number OF the business houses OBJ
served holiday hours Monday.
; Richard Eddy came in from Perigo to
spend Christmas.
Mrs. N. Oates. Jr., was adopted into
Osceola council last week.
VIM. Jelbert left for his old home in
England last Thursday. He was accom-
panied by his brother Steven as far as
Denver.
J. Williams went to Denver Friday
and returned Saturday.
John Davey came up from Cripple
Creek Thursday to spend Christmas.
He returned again Tuesday.
Fred Bolsinger went to Denver last
Friday and returned Friday.
j. Vincent and Thos Eddy took the
degree Of knighthood in the X. p. lodge
last Thursday.
G. Webster was up from Denver last
Saturday.
J. Angwin arrived here Saturday to
spend Xmas.
Miss Mamie Angwin came up from
Denver Saturday.
y The M. q. choir have been visiting q
fnumber Of the citizens' homes In the
evenings lately and have number OF
other Invitations to all.
Matt Edwards WAS rsinstated In the
Rieing Sun tribe. I. o. R. NJ. last week.
T. Hhepperd and wife Of Golden were
up visiting last week. returning Sunday.
Prof. Wilson went 70 Denver yester-
day.
Mn. Bruce Rutheord went 10 Idaho
Gilpin observer., 1904-12-29
Our Best Wishes Extended

To one and sll Of the citizens OF Gilpin
county for happy and prosperous new
year during 1905. We have enjoyed a
large business during this year, thanks
to those who have favored US with their
orders, and we hore to merit continu.
ance Of same during the coming year.
We have large and complete stock Of
hardware, powder, fuse and caps, stoves,
ranges, etc, always on hand. All goods
delivered promptly at mine or building.
Yours truly,
CLARK HARDwARn Co.
Black Hawk, Col3., Dec. 10th, 1904.