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Gilpin observer., 1905-09-14
Run Over on Trestle.

Denver, Sept. pa Lafayette spe
cial to the Republican yesterday says:
Six school children were caught on a
trestle on the Colorado & Southern
road, quarter of mile south OF
Louisville, at S:45 this mornius by a
Colorado & Northwestern narrow
gauge passenger train. One child was
killed and three injured.
Jane Williams, aged seven years
caught one foot between the ties and
could not move. She was instantly
killed. Maggie Howell, aged eight
was knocked down and one foot cut off
She was taken to the University hos
pital at Boulder.
The other children on the trestle
were Lillian, Dan and Leonard How
ellis and Lily Martin. Two of them
jumped from the bridge. One clung
to the end of a timber till the train
passed. and third ran and got off be
fore the train reached him. The bridge
was about twenty feet high.
Gilpin observer., 1905-09-14
Bryan Settles Bennett Estate.

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 2.-Rev.
Alexander F. Irvine of this city has re-
ceived a letter from William ]. Bryan,
executor of the estate of Philo S. Ben
nett, saying that the estate has been
settled. Mr.. Bryan submits list OF
the payments to be made out of the es-
tate, including the Bennett prize fund.
Mr.. Bryan's fund for poor boys and his
fund for poor girls. each of the three
amounting to 100000.
Mr.. Bryan's funds are distributed
among normal schools and colleges
throughout the South and West, and
are given to aid girls and boys in Sc.
curing an education. The Bennett prize
fund is shared by several colleges and
universities throughout the country.
Mr.. Bryan announces that he shall
not use any of the executors fees fol
himself. but that he has divided then
up into small charitable donations
The provisions of the sealed letter,
over which there was contest by the
residuary legatees, have been lived III
to according to the executors report
the $4,000 being distributed to educa
tional and charitable institutions.
Gilpin observer., 1905-09-14
DEATH OF DAVID A. MILLS.
Former Colorado Secretary of State
Dies at Denver.

Denver, Sept. 11.-Ddvid Abner Mills,
former secretary of state, pioneer of
Colorado, and for years leader of the
Populist party, died of tumor of the
brain at his home, "a Byers street, at
$50 yesterday morning. Mr.. Mills had
been critically i'll for several days.
Mr. Mills was born in Laceyville,
Pennsylvania, September 20, 1850. and
received his education in the common
schools of that state. He was a dill
gent student, making a specially of
economic subjects and was learned on
matters of public moment.
From Pennsylvania he went to Pu-
eblo, Colorado, in 1877. with the inten-
ton of making his home there. The
California gulch gold fields at Lead
vile were opened within year and
Mr.. Mills determined to try his luck
in the mines. He went to Leadville in
1878, and lived there through the en-
tire boom of that camp. He mined in
that city, in Aspen and Red
Cliff. and in the latter camp
was most successful. He was
married to Miss Jean Livingstone
Forbes in Leadville in 1888. The pres
ent governor of the state, Hon. Jesse
Mcdonald, was the best man. In 1895
ne moved with his family 10 Denver.
He was leader in the Populist
movement at its beginning and became
active in the affairs of the party at Red
Cliff. He was elected state senator
from the Twenty-first district on the
Populist ticket in the election of 1892.
He was one of the first chairmen Of the
state central committee of his party,
and it is said, did more than any one
man toward achieving success for the
populists. In 1900 he was elected Sec
retary of state on fusion ticket, be-
ing one of the Populist officers chosen
to serve with the Democrats. He
served with distinction in this office.
he was a member of the Mascnic and
the Elks lodges of Denver.
He is survived by widow and three
children. Edward. Isabelle and David
l..
Gilpin observer., 1905-09-14
J. T. cornforth's Alaska Road.

Tacoma, Wash, Sept. ia new
project in the Alaska railroad world is
shortly to be launched by ]. T. Corn
forth. formerly a Denver mining man
and capitalist, in the Alaska Short
Line railway. which it is proposed to
build from Hanna, on Cook Inlet, to
Anoik or Yukon. thereby affording
what 1t is claimed will be an all-winter
route for freight and passengers from
Alaska to the outer world.
The proposed line will be $50 miles
In length and its highest elevation, as
shown by preliminary exploration will
be $50 feet above sea level, crossing
the mountains through the only nat
ural gap which exists. The White
Pass road crosses at an elevation of
1900 feet, and the Alaska Central
1,700 feet above sea level. 1t is pro-
posed to have the road to the Kuskok-
win country which. it is claimed. is the
only region in Alaska which is adapted
to agriculture without preliminary
preparation in the way Of removing
surface muck, which 1t is necessary to
scrape away so that the ground may
thaw before actual soil tilling can be-
gin.
Gilpin observer., 1905-09-14
Denver & Rio erande Railway.

Denver. Sept. 9.-The nineteenth
annual report of the Denver & Rio
Grande Railway Company has just
been issued to the stockholders by the
board of directors and it shows the
company to be in very fiourishing
financial condition. The total earnings
for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1905. were s17.031, ,507.33. an increase
Of $5S5,072.23 over 10000. The ex-
penses for the year amounted to $lO,-
6S,960.61. making the net earnings
SG,sG2. .546.72.
In the report of the president. q. T.
Jeffery, 1t is officially announced that
the control of the new Western Pa
cific railroad has been placed in the
hands of the Denver & Rio Grande
and that the new road will be a part
of the system. which has its general
Offices in Denver. 1t has been gener
ally known for some time that tho
Western Pacific was owned by tho
Gould interests but this is the first off,
cial announcement Of the fact. The
capital stock. which is now $50. .O00, 900,
viii Immediately be increased to $75.,
100000
Gilpin observer., 1905-09-14
Turkey Red Wheat.

This is bearded winter wheat that
has been grown in the West with
greater success than any other win
ter wheat that has yet been tested.
writes Prof. w. II. Ohlin of the Colo
RADIO Agricultural College. This wheat
originally came from one of the very
best wheat regions of Russia. Some
years ago the Kansas experiment sta
titon tested nearly fifty varieties OF
winter wheat. 1t was found that.Tur-
key Red wheat was one OF the best
yielding and most hardy varieties in
this experiment. The millers of Kan
sas and Secretary Coburn of the State
Board OF Agriculture imported a con.
siderable quantity of this wheat for
seed purposes. 1t was well distributed
over the wheat area of the state and
proved to be a very desirable milling
wheat, and the state of Kansas is to-
day regarded as the greatest winter
wheat state in the Union.
Some OF the very best and purest
Of this Turkey Red wheat in Kansas
was brought into Nebraska by Mr.. S.
c. Bassett, secretary of the State
Board of Agriculture. This was grown
near Gibbons. Nebraska, this last year.
The agronomy department OF the State
Agricultural College mas been able to
secure 100 bushels of this pure strain
Of the original stock of Turkey Red
imported from Russia by Secretary Co
burn and the millere Of Kansas. Fifty
bushels Of this wheat has been placed
with the Lamar Milling and Elevator
Company OF Lamar, Colorado, to be
distributed in so to 2OO-pound lots to
the farmers desiring n good.sized seed
plot to furnish seed for the gener.,
field next year.
Fifty bushels have also been placed
with Mr.. b. +. Hotel OF the Lindell
mills, Fort Collins. Colorado, to be dis.
tributed In like manner to the farmers
OF the Poudre valley and the adjacent
wheat region OF northern Colorado.
These millers have agreed to distrib.
ute this wheat at cost to all farmers de.
string same. The wheat costs $1.20
per bushel I. o. b. cars Gibbons, Ne.
braska. The freight from there to
point OF distribution will be added to
this price. making the retail price to
the farmer. 1t is to be hoped that a
number Of farmers will take advantage
of this opportunity for improving their
seed stock Of this remarkably hardy
and superior milling type OF winter
wheat.
Gilpin observer., 1905-09-14
Former State Treasurer Dead.

Denver. Sept. 11.-Succumbing to a
mental affiction with which he had
been afflicted for three years, William
II. Brisbane. state treasurer under the
Mcintyre administration. died at his
residence, 2093 Ogden street, yester-
day morning at o'clock. Death came
after long period of suffering.
About three years ago Mr.. Brisbane,
who at one time was among the
wealthiest and most influential citizens
OF Leadville. was stricken with illness,
and within a short time the ailment
assumed serious stage.
AS one of the pioneers of Leadville
and later as prominent factor in state
politics. Mr.. Brisbane had n wide cir.
Gle of acquaintances. He went to
Leadville during the boom days of the
camp. Through small speculations at
the start he soon became one of the
most successful men In the camp. For
many years he was the senior partner
in-the firm Of Brisbane & DeMaine.
vile, real estate and mining investors,
and the concern controlled vast inter.
ests. At the time of his death Mr..
Brisbane was the owner of the De.
Maineville block of Leadville. His
partner died several years ago and Mr..
Brisbane disposed of most of his hold.
ings in Leadville.
Besides widow. Mr.. Brisbane
leaves mother. Mrs. Jennie e. Price,
and four-y son. Harry. A twin
sister of the latter. named Alice, died
about a year ago, but the death was
not made known to Mr.. Brisbane In his
illness, and he was unaware of 1t when
he died.
Gilpin observer., 1905-09-14
STRONGER THAN MEAT.
A Judges Opinion Of erape-Nuts.


A gentleman who has acquired .
judicial turn * mind from experience
on the bench out in the Sunfiower
State, writes a carefully considered
opinion as to the value of Grape-Nuts
as food. He says:
For the past 8 years Grape-Nuts
has been a prominent feature in our
bill Of fare.
"The crisp food with the delicious.
nutty flavor has become an indispensa-
BILE necessity in my family's everyday
life.
1T has proved to be most healthful
and beneficial, and has enabled US to
practically abolish pastry and pies
from our table. for the children prefer
Grape-Nuts and do not crave rich and
unwholesome food.
"Grape-Nuts keeps us all in perfect
physical condition-as a preventive of
disease 1t is beyond value. have been
particularly impressed by the benefi-
cial effects of Grape-Nuts when used
by ladies who are troubled with face
blemishes, skin eruptions, etc. 1t
clears up the complexion wonderfully.
"As to its nutritive qualities, my ex-
perience is that one small dish of
Grape-Nuts Is superior to pound OF
meat for breakfast. which is an i'm.
portant consideration for anyone. II
satisfies the appetite and strengthens
the power Of resisting fatigue. while
Its use involves none Of the disagree
able consequences that sometimes fol.
low meat breakfast" Name given
by Postum Co.. Battle Creek, Mich.
There's q reason.
Gilpin observer., 1905-09-14
FRUITFUL FURNACES
INTENSE HEAT PRODUCES
PRECIOUS STONES.
Scientists Have Succeeded In Pluck.
Ing Real Diamonds and Rubies from
tho crucibIe of the Furnace.

Recent advices from France state
that Prof Moissan, the eminent sci
enlist and inventor, has actually sue
ceeded in making genuine diamonds
and rubies. He employs for this pur-
pose the electric furnace, which has
been SO improved that a degree Of
heat can be produced, approaching the
extreme temperatures, which were un-
doubtedly factor in the formation OF
minerals and gems in the interior Of
the earth.
The rubies obtained are of large
size, weighing 10 or Is carats, and in
quality and color equal and even sur
pass those found in the earth. The
natural forces attending the formation
of diamonds seem to have been more
complicated, and so far the diamonds
resulting from the efforts of the SCI
entists have been very small, but still
they are positively identified as the
carbon crystal-the diamond. They
are remarkably clear and bright, and
on a small scale as fine specimens as
natures own product.
The electric furnace has enriched
chemistry with a whole series of
new compounds. Probably the one OF
most value to mankind at large is CAL
cium Carbide. The simple applica-
ton of water to Calcium Carbide gen.
crates the gas Acetylene, which is
now being commonly used for light
ing.
The peculiar merits of Acetylene
light are it's brilliance and high can
die power, ease of installation, eco
nomy and it's adaptability for lighting
buildings of every description, regard
less of their location.
Gilpin observer., 1905-09-14
How China Boycotts America.

Since the boxer uprising nothing has
happened to stir up the people of China
so much as the present agitation
against the United States. says a Chez
Foo correspondent of Leslie's Weekly.
This is a commercial demonstration
made in view of the renewal of the
treaty between these two countries re-
garding the entrance and residence of
Chinese subjects in the United States.
The present movement is one to boy
cott all American trade, all schools
conducted by Americans, and all
American employers in all the ports of
China 1t ranges from Singapore on
the south to Tien-Tsin on the north,
and from Shanghai on the east coast
to Ichang in the west, a thousand
miles up the Yangtse river. 1t is most
virulent at Canton and Shanghai. The
powerful Chinese merchant guilds are
pushing the matter, and as they have
branches in every port city of China
they WELD considerable power. Ever
the old Empress Dowager, who prob
ably had never spent thought before
on the difficulties of a Canton coolie
entsring the Golden Gate, has been led
to express her sympathy with her ill
treated children"
The student class, who are much con-
cerned in the treaty, have taken up the
movement eagerly, and as result one
mission school in Shanghai had to
close its doors, and several other larger
institutions were depleted of a large
number of students because of this boy
colt. Meetings are held to agitate the
subject, and placards are distributed
or posted in conspicuous places.
Gilpin observer., 1905-09-14
MBUS DAY.
Proclamation for its Celebration Is
sued by Governor Mcdonald.

Denver, Sept. 10-Governor Nc
Donald has ISSUED the following proc
lamation:
state of Colorado, Executive Cham
Der, Denver.
"Proclamation-Colum Day.
Whereas, The public-spirited Ital-
ians of Colorado have displayed a laud-
able determination to donate to the
commonwealth a commemorative mon
ument OF the great explorer and dis
covered, Christopher Columbus. on this
years anniversary of his discovery of
the Americas, said monument to be
erected in the city Of Pueblo; and.
Whereas, ever since the city of Ge-
noa, thirteen years ago, invited the
principal American authorities to par
'ticipate in suitable exercises in honor
of the Columbian anniversary, there
has been an increasing public demand
that this day be set aside as holiday;
and,
Whereas, a proposed law to this ef-
feet passed one branch of the last Leg
is lature and only failed of passage
through lack of the necessary time.
Now, therefore, /, Jesse F. McDon-
aid. governor of Colorado, do proclaim
Thursday, October ~. 1905. to be Co
lumbus Day, and do call upon all citi-
:zens of Colorado to observe the occa-
sion In manner suitable to its great
Importance and, moreover. as n day
upon which may be gratefully recog-
nized the patriotic Americanism of the
Colorado Italians whose generosity
prompts them to present to the state
an emblem of appreciation of the SER
vices to mankind of one of their coun-
try men. and material evidence Of
the good citizenship of those Ameri-
cans who belong to the same race as
did he.
In witness whereof. have hereunto
set my band and caused the great seal
of the state to be affixed, at Denver,
the state capitol. this 9th day of Sep
tember, A. d. 1905.
JESSE F. MCDONALD.
BY the governor. attest:
JAMES COWIE, Secretary OF State
JAMES COWIE.
Secretary of State"
Gilpin observer., 1905-09-14
.DENOUNCE MINISTERS
BIG MASS MEETING AT OSAKA
Japanese Cabinet Offers to Resign, but
Mikado Advises Members to
Retain Office.

Toxic, Sept ia mass meeting at
Osaka passed the following resolution
| without hindrance on the part of the
police:
"The peace that has just been con-
| cluded between Russia and Japan for
feits the fruits Of victory and sows
seeds of future complications and dan
ger. The governments high-handed
and unconstitutional measure has re.
suited in unexpected disturbance to
the peace of the city in which the
Mikado resides. The empires honor
has been soiled and the spirit of the
constitution lost. Never has our coun-
try been brought to face greater dan
ger. Therefore, be it resolved, that we
hope that the humiliating peace agree
ment will be broken and the govern
ment will resign"
In accordance with established
usage, the Cabinet ministers have pre-
sented an official statement to the
mikado explaining the necessity of in
stituting martial law at the capital and
at the same time asking the imperial
judgment as to whether they should
remain in office or retire.
The Emperor's reply, which was
made to-day, advises them to retain
their respective posts.
The special session of the privy
council to-day lasted four hours. No
bill was presented, only report from
the Cabinet ministers. Premier Kat
sura making an extended statement
of the peace negotiations.
According to the constitution, a
treaty with other powers requires to
be submitted to the council before rati-
fication. 1t is unusual to hold spe-
cial sitting for simply making report
on diplomatic affairs before treaty
assumes form ready for ratification.
and the sitting today, without spe-
cial bill was rather unexpected.
Opposition political parties have ap-
pointed an extensive committee to
fully report on sufferings alleged to
have been caused by the police dur
ing the recent rioting. The progress
sives and their local branches continue
to press resolutions against the gov
ernment. The Shiba branch condemns
the governments assumption of the
power to suspend newspapers, declar-
ing it to be wholly unconstitutional.
Quiet. however, prevails in Toxic.
Gilpin observer., 1905-09-14
Elevated Railway Accident.

New York, Sept. 1.-THE death list
of yesterdays accident on the Ninth
avenue elevated railroad. when car
crowded with early morning workers
on their way down town pitched head
long into the street. stands at twelve.
Three men are in hospitals with frac-
tured skulls. One OF these. who as yet
remains unidentified at Roosevelt hos
pital. is unconscious and not expected
to live. More than two score of per-
sons were injured, many Of them se-
riously.
Gilpin observer., 1905-09-14
LOSSES
FOURTEEN HUNDRED pERlsHED.

Great Disaster In Italy Grows In Hor-
ror with Later Reports-lndescrib-
able Scenes Of Terror.
Rome, Sept. 10.-Further details of
the earthquake show that the damage
II far greater than at first supposed.
There were probably more than
1,400 persons killed, 5000 injured and
several thousand rendered homeless.
At Reggie Di Calabria the shock
lasted thirty seconds and all the popu-
lation are camping in the streets and
public places.
The villages of Drapia, Francisco,
San F1oro, Ionadi, Daffira and Lonzi-
one are completely destroyed. Dead
and wounded are being dragged from
the debris. New shocks are felt this
afternoon at Reggie and Messina.
All the principal roads near Monte
leone are full OF people This town was
almost completely destroyed.
All the members of one family Of
eleven persons were killed. Many be-
came insane through fear.
At Parghella the number OF dead is
estimated at 800 and at Lappollo 200.
Martirano is entirely in ruins and
It is estimated that out of a population
of $500 there are 1000 killed or in
jured.
At Torzano there are six victims. At
Cosenca, the principal church fell.
All the houses that are still stand
ing at CASTILLO, Iala, Castigiloni, Nor
ano. San Lucido, Mario, Aogentao and
San Martino are in danger of falling,
and many people have been killed in
each place.
At San Serverino the famous old ca
thedral is almost a complete ruin.
At Jappolo there are 200 dead, at
Borgia four and at San Floro ten.
In Pizzo there are $50 dead and half
the houses have been destroyed. A
woman was found in PizZo lying on
the ground with her two children dead
in her arms.
At Palmi 900 houses are demolished
and it is said slight shocks continue to
be felt.
From Stromboli all the population
have escaped to the Island Of Eolie,
one of the Lipari group.
Many persons are still entombed in
the ruins In these and other districts.
and touching scenes are. enacted when
bodies are recovered and identified by
grief-stricken relatives. In some cases
whole families have been wiped out.
Official figures of victims of the
earthquake in the province of Catan-
zaro show that 450 dead have already
been found that about 1000 were in
jured and that there are an enormous
number of persons without shelter.
The greatest agitation continues
among the populace. Slight shocks of
earthquake are felt occasionally. and
subterranean rumblings are still heard.
Those persons still possessing homes
refuse to enter them.
Vesuvius is still in active eruption
and the flow of lava has increased al
ready passing the rails of the Funicu-
lar road and causing great damages TO
the station at the top. Professors of
the Specula Romano say that the vol
canic eruptions OF Vesuvius and Strom-
boil are quite distinct from the earth
quake and have no relation to it,
Gilpin observer., 1905-09-14

More Flexible and Lasting,
won't shake out or blow out; by using
Defiance Starch you obtain better re-
suits than possible with any other
brand and one-third more for same
money.
Gilpin observer., 1905-09-14

A girl who has a sweet will of her
own curing courtship is very apt to de-
velop sour won't after marriage.
Gilpin observer., 1905-09-14

The manicure girl has a profound
contempt for the finger of scorn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-10
CENTRAL BUILDS
AN INDOOR TRACK
Important Departure in
High School Athletics.
HAS II LAPS TO THE MILE
Runners Able to Get Valuable Pre-
linlinary Practice-Cledit Largely
Due to Kent and Mr.. Wilson.

Central High Schools athletic asso-
citation is building a running track in the
long basement of the school. Mr.. Will
son, the principal of the school, said
this morning that the track would be
ready for use on Tuesday next.
The new track will be in the shape of
long, narrow oval. The corridor in
which it IS being constructed, is about
IL feet wide by rs feet long. There will
be seventeen laps to the mile. The track
viii be of hard wood. Work was begun
upon it yesterday.
While the idea of building running
track in the basement of the school has
been entertained for several years, the
credit for putting the plan through is
largely due to sgd Kent, Central $
fast runner and captain of the school
the students. logether with the support
OF Mr.. Wilson, has made it possible.
Kent will have charge of the track.
The new track will aid greatly in the
development of Centrafs runners.
Hitherto it has been necessary for them
to wait until the weather permitted out
door practice before the regular work
could begin. With a track at hand the
old men will be able to get into shape
much earlier than before, and. what is
more important, there will be more time
to develop new material. Between SO
and 100 men viii begin work on the
track next Tuesday.
Although the track will be used by
the team and men on the squad, 1t is
not designed for them alone but for
any members of the school who may
wish to exercise. The long corridor is
well lighted by windows and gas. and
is dry and airy.