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Gilpin observer., 1906-07-26

The other day we received let
ter from packing concern in the
east enclosing newspaper clippings
stating that their deviled ham, pot
ted chicken and other canned goods
prepared by them had been in
spected and had been passed upon
as fit to eat. The letter requested
that we publish the clippings as a
vindication of the charges that
had been made to the effect that
their goods were not what they
should be. There was no check
accompanying the letter to pay us
for our trouble, and as we are not
in position to do things for moth
ing, we referred the communication
to the waste basket. The packing
companies have adopted the same
policy as the insurance companies
and patent medicine concerns when
their business methods and goods
were being Investigated, in trying
to protect themselves through the
newspapers, without Offering to
pay. Of course, their requests
were ignored the same as the pack
ing companies have and will be as
long as money is required to pub
lish a newspaper.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-26

lor, John Curry, Myrtle Ksam, Fred
Curry, Olga Crook, Vivian Fritz. Ruby
Rumble. Norman Beatty, Pearl Rumble,
G. Klais, ]. Kriley, Paul Miller and Ray
Thompson.
The Indian Social club will give their
regular dance at the hall Saturday night.
Between dances Mr.. John Rohling will
entertain the gathering with selections
on his monograph. Be sure and attend.
Arthur Stronell returned from a
weeks trip to Denver Wednesday.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-26
MADE FORTUNE ON RACE TRACK.
One Man Has Won Who're Thousands
Have Come to Ruin

Frank England, Jersey City man,
81 years old, says that he has won a
fortune of s150,000 by betting at the
race tracks. He started with a capi-
tai of rs cents and has accumulated
a sufficient sum to keep him in COM
fort for the rest of his life. That's
one case; for that one we will ven
ture the prediction that there are 100
instances where men have started
with fortune of $150,0O0 and wound
up with 75 cents as a result of gam
bling on horse races. Every dollar
that Mr.. England won came out OF
some other mans pocket. The man
who starts with 8 cents capital, who
engages in legitimate business and
who by good management and thrift
succeeds in collecting a sum equal to
that which Mr.. England possesses
benefits the community. He helps to
create wealth, while the gambler who
wins has merely enriched himself
entirely at the expense of others.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-26

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Gilpin observer., 1906-07-26

Green vegetables at Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-26

Jesse Mcdonald mas come to the
conclusion that it is best for him
not to make an effort for the nomi-
nation of governor in the state con-
vention this fall. He thinks it ad-
visable to wait several years until
after the governorship steal of two
years ago in which he profited, is
completely forgotten. There is no
doubling the old proverb that
honesty is the best policy"
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-26
BLACK HAWK NEWS


Denver where he will seek employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Waldhart were ar
rivals Saturday evening from Victor,
Colo. Mr.. Waldhart has accepted
position as mixer in his fathers thirst
parlor.
Mr.. Andrew Ebli has resigned his po-
sition at the McFarlane foundry and
left yesterday for Denver and ether
points.
Fred Waldhart left Sunday morning
for Victor, after visiting a few days with
his parents.
Elmer Reynolds left for his home in
Cripple Creek Monday after a short visit
with his parents and trip to Middle
Park.
Geo. Schneider didn't return from the
reunion until Saturday, and his friends
became somewhat anxious about the
gentleman. He explained his extensive
absence by saying he was in the Elks'
excursion that spent Friday night at
Tolland, as the result Of the engine los.
ing tire.
John Keyes came up from Denver
Tuesday evening to look after his mill.
The Rathbone Sisters will hold 10
cent tea at the residence of Mrs. John
Rohling this afternoon.
Degree OF Pocahontas held very in
teresting session last evening at Scandia
hall. Mrs. Walter James was initiated
into the order.
Miss Susan Roberts returned from
very enjoyable Denver trip Friday even
ing.
The city officials inspected the water
works last week and found everything in
a satisfactory condition.
A. w. Hille, OF Denver, came up Mon.
day with several stockholders Of the
Chemung Belmont mine.
DR.. Richmond is having the fronts Of
both Of his buildings on Gregory street
repainted this week, the work being done
by Chas. Ehrick.
Gus Grutzmacher is having his resi-
dence repainted and papered.
John Stroehle and wife are entertain
ing visitors from the east.
Norman Beatty, Of Denver, was up
Sunday to visit his uncle, Thomas Beat
ty and friends.
Vivian Fritz came up from Denver
Sunday to visit his parents.
Hawk Social club held their regular
weekly meeting Thursday evening. An
drew johnson, who was married about a
month ago, furnished very inviting
spread for the boys, who appreciated his
kindness and thoughtfulness very much.
The meeting was well attended and was
one OF the most enjoyable held since the
organization has been in existence.
Harry Feehan came up from Denver
Tuesday on visit to his mother.
Nick Oates returned from Longmont,
Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by his
wife and baby, who had been visiting
relitives there.
Miss Delphine Blake has returned from
tree weeks visit to friends in Cripple
Creek.
Mrs. VIM. Al lien and children came up
Tuesday evening and are visiting with
friends.
A pleasant surprise party was tender.
ed Miss Pearl Taylor Saturday evening.
Twenty-four friends Of the young lady
composed the gathering. Refreshments
were served ard an exceedingly good
time enjoyed. Those present were: Jos.
Klais, q. Smith, Otto Altvater. Maud
Jones, A. Crook, Florence Hill, F. Ander.
son, Elsie Teats, A. Sy Cutz, Jennie Toy. |
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-26

Phil Smith has put in new line OF
up to date mems shoes and miners boots,
which he will dispose Of at reasonable
prices. Drop in and see the very latest
styles. Shoe repairing neatly and
promptly done.
Gilpin observer., 1906-07-26

NoTx-Ihere are many mixtures. made IN imitation
OF good baking powders, which the prudent viii
avoid: They may be known by their price. being
sold for ten to twenty Eve cents pound a cent
an ounce They are made with alum, interfere Win
the healthfulness o he food
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
CLAIM PROPERTY IS DAMAGED
Realty Owners Appear Before Union
Station Commission.
Complain That Grading Done TO
creased Value of Holdings.

A. LeftWich Sinclair. special counsel for
the District. and Attorneys ". c. Suni-
van Conrad H. Syme, Leon Tobriner,
Sidney T. Thomas. A. Coulter Wells,
John B. Daish. Michael Keane. and Philip
Buettner, representing the property own
ers. on Tuesday presented the closing
arguments 20 the Union Station grade
claims commission. composed Of Charles
A. Baker, George w Moss. and George
Spransy. regarding the damage alleged
70 have resulted 10 the property on the
north side OF Massachusetts avenue. be
tween North Capitol street and New Jer-
sey avenue. In consequence Of the change
Of grade OF Massachusetts avenue. in or
der 10 provide a plaza around the new
Union Station.
Il was contended by the attorneys rep
resenting the property owners that the
value Of the property had not been in
creased by the Improvements 20 the new
union station, while Attorney Sinclair
maintained that the property had been
greatly benefited, according TO the testi-
mony offered
The findings OF the commission Will be
announced at a later date The next
claims 20 be taken under consideration
will be those filed by the owners Of prop
erty on the south side Of Massac chusetts
avenue. between North Capitol street and
New Jersey avenue. The commission viii
view the property Tuesday next at p. m.
and will begin the hearing Of evidence
Wednesday az 10:30 in the City Hall.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
FIRE LOSS IS SMALL.
October Report of Department Indf-
cuteS Damage of S3,772.

The report on the operations Of the fire
department for the month Of October.
submitted 20 the Commissioners by Act
ing Chief Engineer F. J. Wagner. shows
a total loss by fire of S202, a fraction
over . per cent Of the total insurance Of
S176sg5.
During the month sixty-three alarms
were received. twenty-six Of which were
bell alarms and thirty-seven local alarms.
Two arrests were made in October on
the charge OF arson. one being dismissed
In the Police Court. the judge deciding
there was not sunicient evidence to jus
tify him IN holding the prisoner, and the
other being nolle pressed by the prosecut-
ing attorney.
The inspection of the mercantile estab.
IIshments is still receiving the attention
OF the fire marshals Office. and during
the month over 1890 such Inspections were
made The report states the department
notes with much satisfaction that in but
few instances has IL been necessary to
have 10 serve notices for violations of the
law, as most of the parties responsible
for such violations have promptly rene
died the conditions after verbal notice.
The inspection Of buildings. with regard
10 the fre-escape law, II IS stated. is pro
crossing satisfactorily
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
TYPHOID FEVER DECREASES.
Move Favorable Conditions Are Re-
ported by Health Department.

The report Of the Health Department
for the week ended November 3 shows
a decrease in typhoid fever conditions.
There were I deaths from the disease, 81
new cases reported. and a discharged as
recovered, making a total Of 2l2 cases IN
der treatment. The previous week clos
ed with 225 cases under treatment.
The changes noted on the record OF re-
ported eases of contagious diseases shows
a decrease in the number Of diphtheTia.
there being death. 20 discharged as re-
covered. and y new cases reported. leav-
ing 90 cases IN quarantine. Eve new cases
Of scarlet fever were reported, and none
discharged. making a total Of 20 cases in
quarantine.
The principal causes of the mortality
were as fJllows: Consumption. 1S; dis
eases of heart and kidneys, s each;
apoplexy, 3; pneumonia. 8; typhoid fever.
s and bronchitis brain disease, and
malignant gTowthS, each
There were ia births reported during
the week, OF which IS were white and IS
colOred.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
Find NO BURIAL MONOPOLY
Charge of F. R. James Against Asy-
lum Not Substsntiated.
Wilson Says He Finds No Evidence
That Employees Favored Certain
EmbaImers with Information.

That no evidence has been found TO sub
stantiate the charges recently preferred
against the management Of the Washing
ton Asylum Hospital by E. r. James, a
local undertaken is the substance of re-
port yesterday submitted to the Commits
sioners by Secretary George s. Wilson, Of
the Board Of Charities.
In a letter to the Commissioners, under
date Of October II, James alleged that 8
certain firm Of undertakers was receiving
information OF the deaths occurring In the
Washington Asylum Hospital. from en-
ployes OF that institution. Upon receipt
Of such information. it was alleged. the
undertakers in question removed the
bodies to their establishment and in
formed the relatives of the deceased that
If another undertaken was desired
charge Of SIS would be made FOR ernblann-
ing and removing the body. This method
Of obtaining business. was, It was alleged
practiced among the ignorant colored per
sons Of the District
In a subsequent letter TO Secretary VIII
son, OF the Board OF Charities, additional
charges were submitted by James. IN
which were mentioned the names OF sew
eral families who were said to have Sc
cured the services Of the favored under
takers in the manner alleged.
In his report 10 the Commissioners Of
an investigation of the charges, Secretary
Wilson said he had made a careful in
quiry into the matter. and had interview
ed all the persons referred 10 by Mr.
James IN his communications. and had
found absolutely no evidence TO sustain
the charges Of irregularities at-the Wash
iIgtOn asylum. The parties whose names
are reported by James. he said do not ia
any instance sustain the charge that the
accused firm Of undertakers collected or
attempted 10 collect money from them
Improperly.
Mr.. Wilson concluded his report by
saying ct Is not considered either nee
essaTy or proper to inquire into the bus
mess methods Of the firm referred to.
except in so far as their dealings with
the Washington asylum are concerned,
and It is respectfully reported that there
Is absolutely no evidence showing iTreg
ulariues on the part OF the officers Of the
hospital
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
WANTS RESERVOIR REMOVED.
Engineer BfddIe Advises wisconsin
Avenue Tank Is No Longer Used.

II recommendation made yesterday by
Engineer Commissioner BlddIe meets with
the favor Of Gen. Mackenzie. chief Of
engineers. I. S. 4, the old high-service
reservoir al Wisconsin avenue and K
street Will be abandoned. 1t is the de-
sire Of the residents Of that section Of the
city To have the site converted into a
public park.
The matter was first brought 10 the at
tention Of Gen. Mackenzie BY a letter
from ". NJ DOugal. q member OF the
Georgetown Citizens Association. in
which Il was stated that the reservoir
had not been in use for many years. and
IN its present condition was liable TO be-
come detrimental 10 health.
Lieut.. l. J. Dent. Of the Corps Of En-
gineers. 10 whom the matter was re-
Terred. said the reservoir had been out Of
service for several years and would not
in all probability. be required again in
connection with any part OF the city dis
tribution system. The matter was
brought 90 the attention OF the COmmis-
sioners. with the result that COmmis-
sioner Biddle yesterday moved that the
chief OF engineers be informed that the
reservoir IS Of no Use whatever in con-
nection with the water supply of tie
District. and that its abandonment and
removal would be very desirable.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
PLACES OF INTEREST.
, state. c,u,tol-opeu . m.

United States Cspitol-Open =. m.
Congressional Library-open a. m. to 10 o n.
on secular days: from p. m 10 10 p. sun
DAYS and on certain holidays.
Public Hbray-open 10 3. m. 70 10 p m. IN win
ter 10 a. m. 70 .. m. IN sumner, holidays, usual
hours; Sundays, 2 20 10 D. m
Executive Mansion-Open 10 a N. 20 2. n.
United States TreasuTy-Open . a m. to p m.
State. War and Navy Departments-0pon a. m.
70 2. Che original Declaration Of Independence
IS in the Library Of the State Department
United States Patent Ofhce-0pen a n. 70 2 p n
United States Pension Buresu-open a m. to
?. N.
United States Posi-ohice- Open =. n. 70 ? ?. n.
Washington City Post-ofice-Opsn all hours. The
Dead Letter Office is in the city post-otfice.
National Botanic Gardens-Open a. m. to p. m.
Fish Commission-Open . a m 70 p. m.
Army Medical Sfusegm-Open a. n. 10 D. m
National Museum-Open a. m 70 D. n. In
cluding holidHys)
Smithsonian Institution-Open a. n. 70 ?. n.
tincluding holidaysl
Agricultural Departnent-Open a. N. 70 p. n.
Engraving and Printing Bureau-Open a N. to
go D. H.
Washington Monument 555il feet in heightl-opeE
a m. to $50 ?. n EleTator does not un after
$50 D. m.)
Corcorsn Art GaIlery-Open $50 q. N. to 4 D. m.
IN winter; a. m. 70 =. IN summer. Sundays
30 .. n. 10 D. N. except in midsummer. Ad-
mission free Tuesdays. Thursdays, Saturdays, and
Sundays; other days. sc admission.
Government Printing Ofice-Open 10 a, n. 20 z
p n.
Navy Yard-Open a N. 70 D n.
N THE SUBURBS.
Mount Vernon. tho home and tomb Of Washington
Open II a. N. 10 ?. ID.
Arlington National Cemetery-Open all dag.
United States soldiers' Home-open a. m. to
sunset.
Geological Psrk-Open al ds7.
Rcck Creek Bridge ard Park
Chevy Chase aad KensngtOn
Naval ObseTatOD-Open a. N. n D. n.
Cabin John Bridge. Catholic University, and
Alexandria
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
OLDEST INHABITANTS MEET.
Association Takes In New Members
and Plans for Banquet.

About sixty members Of the Oldest In
habitants' Association attended the regu-
lar monthly meeting held in the Cor
coran Building, Fifteenth and streets
northwest last night.
President NailOr was absent. The chair
was flied by Past President S. Thomas
Brown. Three applications for member
ship were received and referred TO the
appropriate committee; they were from
J. D. Entwisle. Henry A. Willard, and
Henry X. Willard.
Daniel Genau, a member of the So
ciety. presented the association with a
neatly framed picture, in colors, repre-
senting Betsy Ross making the first
American flag, under the direction OF Gen.
George Washington.
One death was reported as having oc-
CURED since the October meeting-that Of
S. F. D. Ourand, eighty years of age.
1t was agreed upon motion that the as
sociauOn should celebrate the forty-hrst
anniversary December Z. The banquet is
in charge of a committee composed of
Crosby S. Noyes, chairman; William r.
Smith. Andrew ". Kelley, S. Thomas
Brown, Edward F. Droop, and Henry
Small, jr
T. V. Noonan told personal reminis-
cences of Georgetown's business boom of
1856.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
Mr.. SAMUEL Gompers.
President American Federation q Labor.
se3 q streeL ncrthWsst. WASHINGTON. ID G.
BIG BUILDING DEAL ON.
Syndicate to Build I26 Houses in
Georgetown.

Large building operations are IN pros
pect on the north side of L street. be-
tween The Oaks" and Oak Hill Gene
terry, in Georgetown. The property, on
which il is proposed to build 12s
dwelling houses, belongs to the estate OF
the late William Boyce. Agents Of a firm
in Philadelphia have been in Georgetown
inspecting the property, and it is said a
deed of trust viii be placed upon the
lots to provide funds for the building
operations.
The Boyce tract is one of the sites Sc
lected by the Georgetown Citizens Asso-
citation for a public park, and an effort
was made a year ago to interest the Dis
trict authorities in the project with a
view to obtaining an appropriation from
Congress to buy IL The property has
been in the hands OF agents for sale for
several years at the rate of $4,000 an
acre. As the tract contains about thir-
teen acres. the money necessary 10 buy it
was 50 large that it has never tempted a
purchaser
Provided the loan on the property is
consummsted. Il is understood that build
ing operations viii begin not later tnan
next spring, and 126 two-story houses
built upon the tract
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
YERKEs HAS FEW INQUIRIES.
DistiIIers Not Yet Rushing Into De-
natured Alcohol Business.

According 10 Commissioner Yerkes.
chief of the Bureau Of Internal Revenue.
disullers are going slow in the matter Of
manufacturing denatUred alcohol. and
about half a dozen disdllers have ap-
preached him thus far with a view to
learning the Law and regulations for the
disulIing Of denatured alcohol. He thinks
this is but natural, as the law does not
become effective until the first Of the new
year. and month ahead viii give ample
time for any preparations and arrange
ments
The Agricultural Department has ar
ranged for an investigation Of the pota-
toes grown in Germany for use IN the
manufacture of denatuTed alcohol. The by
products Of beet sugar factories are being
used in this connection, and Commissioner
YeTkes expresses the hope that some addi-
tional substance or substances viii be
discovered from which the denatuTed pro-
duct may be distilled
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
HEIRS MAKE COMPLICATIONS.
Court Sets Aside Deed and VIII Con-
ficts with Decree.

Mrs Susan Turner in March. 1901
decided house and lot NJ 1913 D street
northwest to Harry J. and Jesse A. Nc
Gowan, her nephews of the half blood
The Equity Court, at the instance OF
Mrs Turner's heirs OF the whole blood.
set the deed aside on the ground that
undue influence was used. 4 will Of Ms
Turner. made January II. 1901. was sub
sequently probated. which gave her prop
erty to the heirs OF the half blood. who
in turn. sought to have the Equity Court
reviewed. The District Supreme Court
declined to allow the review. this action
being confirmed yesterday by the Court Of
Appeals 81 an opinion rendered by Chief
Justice Shepard.
Mrs. Turner died in January, 1902, and
was elghty-three years old Although q
final decision of the pending suit was rem
dered by the District Court Of Appeals.
It apparently still leaves the title TO the
property undetermined.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

The following building permits were issued by
Building Inspector Ashford yesterday:
To T. A. Keep, fer three-story briCs dwelling al
25l 7 street northwest. Architects Wyeth a
CTessou. Builder. John 3IcCregoT Estimated cost.
s65. .Oc
To Oscar Wilkinson. for thTcc-soTy bTick addition
20 rear ol SS33 street northwest. Architect. y.
2. Haller Company Bailder. George F. Horton.
ir. Estimated cost s. 600.
To Middaueh & Shannon Qnc1. for six two
story thiTd-olsss dwellings from g5 20 40 Park
Road northwest. Architect, Joserh Bohn. Build
eTs. Middaugh & shannon. Estimated cost 81. CO.
To Y Miller and A T. Murray for repairs AZ
la-3 r street northwest. Contractor, BENJAMIN
Biithyn. Es.imated cost. 5000.
To Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company for
frame freight building at Lincoln Araauo, near
john street. Anacostis. Builder Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company. Estimated cost. s. 500.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
MURDER INDICTMENT STANDS.
Charles Evans and Harry O'DOnneII
Mny HAVE 10 Stand Trial.

An indictment for murder predicated on
an attempted robbery will stand, accord
ing to the opinion Of Chief Justice shep-
ard. of the District Court OF Appeals, rem
dered yesterday.
This decision was made on the appeal
OF the government in the case Of Charles
r. Evans and Harry J. O'DonnelI. two
young men who, II IS alleged, attempted
to rob Maurice J. Halloran February 4
last. Meeting with opposition, IL is al
legeo, they hit Halloran on the head with
billet of wood. infiicting an injury from
which II is claimed he died.
A demurrer was sustained by the lower
court on the ground that the crime Of
robbery IS not a crime punishable By
imprisonment in the penitsntiary." be-
cause It may be punished by a jail sen
tence in the discretion of the Judge
Chief Justice Shepard declares that rob
berry is an infamous crime at common
law, Notwithstanding Il may be punish
ed within the discretion OF the trial court
by Jail Imprisonment.
It is possible that the young men Will
have 70 stand trial now on charge Of
murder
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
TENANT MUST PAY SHARE.
Court Holds They Must Bear Part
OF Cost of Repairs.

Because Jacon Heroes refused to bear
his part Of the cost brought about by the
laying of a sewer and drainage pipe, Ed
ward y. Richards some time ago entered
suit against him 10 recover possession Of
1872 G street northwest. occupied by Ke-
roes as tailoring establishment and resi-
dence. Heroes had leased l-.e house from
Richards. Judgment was rendered In IA
vor of Richards; Heroes fled an appeal
In confirming the judgment Of the lower
court, Chief Justice Shepard decided yes
teTday that the lessee was bound by the
covenant 10 pay at least a proportional
part Of the cost Of repairs Of the drains.
and. in failure of payment, lessor had a
right 10 declare the lease at an end. and
the lessor entitled TO recover possession Of
the premises
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
Argument with Fists.

In a discussion yesterday afternoon on
the subject Of chicken among Amos Cur
It's, Raymond Carter. Turner Carter, and
Charles Williams, at the corner of New
Jersey avenue and NJ street northwest.
fists were used 10 press the various sides
Of the argument. and as a result Charles
viii not be able to make a practical test
Of his theory Of the question, having sew
eral molars knocked out. Amos Curtis
was hurt. but not seriously, about the
face and body All participants were the
guests Of Capt 3icCathran at the Fifth
police station last night.