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Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25
NEWS FROM The MINES and MILLS
mining News from Cripple Creek.


Cripple Creek.-Following close onto
the opening of an exceedingly rich
body at depth Of $50 feet on the
Mountain Beauty claim is another
strike in that property. The former
strike was made by Sellers and asso-
ciates and the latter find is reported
below the 600-foot level, or in the
lower workings of the mine, where
Carlton & Co. have been operating.
what can be learned an ore body three
and one-half feet wide has been en-
countered sixty feet northeast of the
shaft. The vein proper gives returns
of from $50 to $40 TO the ton all the
way across and carries three-inch
seam, which shows values as high as
SLIP in gold to the ton. The vein
will be followed for some distance be-
fore any ore is broken down for ship
ment. 1t Is believed that development
work will show the ore body to be in
creasing in size and also carrying
higher values. Carlton and associates
have been breaking ore from five
foot vein on the G00-foot level which
gave returns of between $35 and $40 to
the ton. The ore body just opened, it
is said, is an entirely new vein.
The strike reported made by Porter
Hedge several days ago on a block of
ground of the Stratton estate on Wo
mack hill was confirmed, and it is
learned that a two-foot vein has been
opened at shallow depth The ore
body, which is of a sylvanite forma-
ton, gives returns of better than $50
all the way across and carries values
as high as sixteen ounces in gold to
the ton. The work of following the
ayr~1 Iienn hnUnn n.hn
and trial shipment will probably be
made tomorrow Considerable devel-
opment work is planned for this prop
erty, and 1t is understood that the
shaft will be sunk to a depth of 200
feet and a crosscut run in order to
again cut the vein, which, it is thought,
will widen with depth. For several
years lessees have been working in
this vicinity, and Hedge is the first
man to open ore.
The strike made at depth of $50
feet in the Pharmacist property on
Bull hill is reported to be growing bet
ter as development work is carried on.
1t is understood that the vein, which,
when first opened, was not quite three
feet wide, has widened out to three
and a half feet and shows an increase
in value. To-day grab samples gave
assay returns Of s147 in gold to the
ton.
McKelvey and associates, leasing on
the Little Fauntleroy claim, on Gold
hill, are preparing to make shipment
from the ore body recently opened. The
vein was encountered at depth of
fifty feet and, according to assay re-
turns, will run almost two ounces in
gold to the ton. The lessees are oper-
ating through the Moffat tunnel.
Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25
PRUsSlANs' THRIFT GROWS.
Year Of 1905 Broke Record for Saw
ings Bank Deposits.

Washington.-The statistics Of tho
Frussian savings banks for 1905 have
lately been published and they may
be taken as criterion for tie -four.
ishing condition of the whole of Ger.
many. Consul T. J. Albert Of Bruins
wick writes on the subject as follows:
Never before was the increase in
savings bank deposits in Prussia so
great as in that year. According to
a sta.istician it amounted to SI27, ,12O.-
900 advance over the previous year.
In 1870 the entire deposits of the
Prussian savings banks were only
81 1860. 900. In 1905 they amounted
10 s1,973.SS0, 900. The present annual
inc. ease is now greater than the total
amount of deposits was a generation
ago. Almost 95 per cent of the books
were for amounts up to STA.
Tho increase in the number Of
bank looks in 1905 was 430,931, or
nearly twice as great as the rate of
Increase in the population. The In
crease of the previous year had even
been greater-namely. 439.303 books"
Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25
Liberty Bell Tunnel.

A. Y. Mayfield, secretary and treas
urer of the Liberty Bell Tunnel and
Mining Company, was in the city re-
Gently completing arrangements for
more active work upon the property
He gave instructions for the erection
Of shop buildings. etc, at the tunnel
mouth. Excavation for the buildings
had been made and the buildings will
be put up ut once.
The tunnel enterprise contemplates
the exploitation of Lexington noun
tain by tunnel driven from the level OF
Soda creek. The portal of the tunnel
is located on the West branch of the
stream about mile from the city linn
It's. The site Is well selected and
from the point chosen several import
ant lodes OF the Soda creek section
may be reached at better advantage
and greater depth than from almost
any other.-Idaho Springs Mining Ga.
Zette,
Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25
wellington Strikes Good Ore.

Breckenridge, Colo.-The last work
in the Liberty shaft of the Wellington
Mines company revealed some of the
handsomest silver ore exhibited in the
state. Sore of the samples were laced
with silver as handkerchief with EN-
broidery, and had value of thousands
OF dollars to the ton. Superintendent
Cummings exhibited sample that
would have obtained recognition in the
Mineral palace. The average value of
the silver ore was $40 to the ton. This
was in addition to the zinc and lead.
For the latter metals the Wellington
company obtained $37 ton after ex-
penses had been paid on the last ship
ment. In addition to the metallic
wealth made available this exposure Is
appreciated as showing an unexpected
length of the main vein. which has now
been proven for more than half mile.
At points of highest development this
body has width of fifteen feet. How
fer 1t and several parallel bodies ex-
tend into depth has been in no mine
of the range, although many of them
have cut ore at depths varying from
$500 to 2,225 feet.
Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25

straitened circumstances. Would a
letter to the mail order house, stating
all these circumstances, secure for
you supply of the necessaries Of
life on liberal credit terms? Most as
suredly not. An appeal to the propri-
etors for aid in your extremity would
be barren of results. 1t is the home
merchant who stands ready to extend
the credit necessary to tide you over
an emergency and for this reason. If
for no other, he should have your
loyal support in your times of pros.
perity.
Perhaps you are financially inde.
pendent, and have never known the
necessity of asking for credit. Even
then you are indebted to the home
merchant for many of the advantages
you enjoy. The proprietors of a mail
order house would laugh you to scorn
were you to ask them to subscribe to.
ward the building of your new church.
the Improvement of your school build.
ing, or the expenses of maintaining
your fire department The home mer-
chant contributes literally TO the sup
port of these institutions so essential
to the public comfort and well-being.
and you cannot afford to withhold
from him your patronage.
You know your local dealers. Per-
haps they have grown from childhood
to manhood in your home town: you
were boys together, they have watched
by you in sickness. and comforted you
in sorrow, they take kindly interest
in your welfare. Do you not prefer
that your trade should increase their
small profits rather than add its
quota to the millions of dollars annu.
ally sent TO the mail order houses? II
the home merchants prosper the town
will be better place in which to
live. Their prosperity will be mani.
tested by improvements In the appear.
ance of their own property. and by
their Increased liberality in contribut.
Ing toward public improvements. and
by helping them by your patronage.
you VIII also be helping yourself and
the entire community
FRANCES A HARRIS
Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25

that everybody in town knows that
he is a hindrance rather than a help
to the community. He is not wanted
in public positions. and when ques-
tions of local interest and Importance
are discussed, his opinion carries far
Jess weight than the man who con-
tributes his share to the prosperity of
the community by spending his mon
ey where he earns it.
In addition to losing in a large de-
gree the respect of others and his
oTn self-respect, the man who does
nothing to build up the town in which
he lives fails to find the contentment
which is necessary to happiness. Hav-
ing done nothing to make the town
better, he is unable to see the many
advantages ii possesses. land is con-
tinually talking and thinking of its
deficiencies. He does not move out
however, but stays on year after year.
discontented parasite. getting all he
can and giving as little as possible in
return. There is an unwritten law of
nature that makes it impossible for
one to really taken an interest in u
place until he has done something for
it. and 1t is only when we have done
our share toward building up the town
in which we live that it becomes u
real home to us.
Perhaps the local dealers in country
towns do not always have in stock
just the articles you desire, but they
are usually willing to order whatever
their customers want, and under or
dinary circumstances can supply you
as quickly as you can procure the
goods from a mail order house. When
you buy of the home merchant. the
gooes are before you ana you see
what you are getting. In buying by
mail there is always chance that
when the goods arrive they will not
prove to be just what you expected
and desired. In that case you are put
to the Inconvenience of sending them
back for exchange. or II the need is
immediate and pressing. you are
obliged to accept that which is not
entirely satisfactory.
Trade at home in order that your
howe town may have stores at which
to trade. There are many times when
you are In hurry for some article
there Is no time to send to New York.
Chicago. or elsewhere. Your need IL
-..---. '-, -...--"'sive. You are
Glai under such circumstances to
Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25
Goldfield Finding Its Legs.

Goldfield and the other leading Ne
vada mining camps that have suffered
from wind, ice, labor troubles and
other setbacks, are beginning to re-
cover their prosperous standing, ac-
cording to letter from former Judge
J. w. Deane of Denver, who is now
resident of Gcldfield.
We have had many setbacks," he
writes Charles II. Smith, proprietor OF
the American hotel, but we have ev-
cry reason to believe that the district
will shortly be free from all Difficult
ties, and it will then forge ahead
The great question in business is.
whether to go on and plan, as though
there is no upheaval. sr to weaken and
bend to the storm? We are having
disturbances of no uncertain character,
but fortunately We have had no direct
conflicts between employer and EN-
ploye.
THE business of Goldfeld superb
cially is good, in spite OF the fact that
our main industry languishes and the
mines are net yielding profit.
Building is in progress, however,
and things are doing in the town. The
street life is active. But few miners
are working, yet Goldfield is singularly
orderly.
Nothing Is exhausted and not one
of our great properties has touched its
maximum. But little ground has been
opened, the future seems wonderfully
bright, and we are confident the pres
ent cloud will wear away and fade.
THE bank business tells a story that
is miraculous. Contracts are being full
filled, escrows are not permitted to
lapse. payments are met when due and
Wifhnnf HgfanlT and nrpnppfiaS
are changing hands. The stock market
is variable.
mo one knows where he can or will
be quartered in Nevada. The towns are
all booming, hotels are crowded and
the traveller may or may not receive his
mail. kilograms and express pack
ages"
Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25
Wanderinus of a SeauuII.

On October 2s last there was sho,
at Ouchy, on Lake Lemon, seagull
aged about 16 months which was
found to be wearing on its claw a
silver ring engraved with the words
"Vogel station, Rossitten 90 Rossit-
ten is situated in the Lido of the Cort.
land lagoon, between Konigsberg and
Memel in the Baltic, 800 kilometers
from the Lake of Geneva.
NJ Forel of Lausanne communi-
Gated with DIR. J. Thienemann, direct.
or of the ornithological station at
Rossitten. According to the latest
notes the gull No. 20 was Matched
there and was marked with the ring
when few weeks old before it could
fly. on July 4, 1905. 1t seems prob.
able that it had thus made two win.
ter migrations before it fell victim
to the human barbarian.
Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25
JERUSALEM A PLACE OF WOE.
Holy City and Its Inhabitants Fallen
on Evil Ways.

Hiss Helen NJ. Smith entertained q
large company in the ballroom of the
Tuileres this morning by an animated
description of the far eastern coun-
tries, says the Boston Transcript. She
presented pictures of places rich in
classic and biblical interest-Constan-
tinople, Smyrna (where the tomb OF
Polycarp Isl, the ruins of the temple
OF Diana at Ephesus, Jaffa and Jeru-
salem We're all described in wonderful
ly entertaining fashion.
There was a narration of the grad
ual climb of four hours to the latter
city which is 5000 feet above the sea-
Great areas of brilliant red flowers,
the lilies of the field" make strik-
ing impression during this journey.
Jerusalem" said Miss Smith, cannot
fail to isappoint-grieve one with
ideals. There is SO much dirt, deprav-
1ty and deceit; SO many Calvaries, so
many graves from which the stone
was rolled away. There is only ono
Gethsemane, but it is a tawdry, arti-
fcial place-in no sense the secluded
spot where the suffering Savior wept
alone. The Mount of Olives probably
looks as it did 900 years ago. 1t was,
indeed, the only place where felt rev.
erence for the holy land From 1t
could see the River Jordan, the Dead
sea, and follow, in fancy, the wander
ing step of Abraham and feel the in
fluence of the prophets of old.
Jerusalem to-day is surely in need
of an enlightened prophet who will rid
the city of it's filth, bring healthy con-
ditions to its half-blind children, and a
better sense of right to its morally de-
praved people. Here, where the best
examples of Christianity should be
shown are seen the worst. Never mind
where the actual cross borne along
the Via Dolorosa, the cross of ignor-
ance that is crushing the people should
be lifted. All ways in Jerusalem to-
day are ways of sorrow"
Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25

trade with the home merchant, yet II
other people followed your example
and patronized mail order houses
trade with. If others bought of him
only when they wanted things In a
hurry, and sent out of town for the
greater part of their supplies, he
would have left for more promising
fields long ago. or If he had stayed in
those circumstances, the sheriff would
finally have closed his DOORS You
out stores, and yet it may be that you
prefer to reside in country town
rather than in a city. Do your share,
then, toward making it possible for
the country merchant to carry on
business.
You must remember, too, that when
you send your money to some big con
Germ in distant city, you lessen the
amount of money in circulation in
your own residence town. If you had
spent it at the home store, some of
it at least would have been paid out
by the proprietor in the form of
wages to his employees, they in turn
would have expended it for the neces-
sites of life, and it would have passed
from one to another of the home deal
ers, proving an important factor in
the prosperity of the community Hav-
ing sent it to the mail order house
the probabilities are that it will never
again benefit anyone in your home
town.
You should trade with the home
merchant because he is the one from
whom you ask and receive favors.
Perhaps you have had run of i'll luck
you have lost your position, had
long-continued illness in the family, or
have experienced difficulty in collect
ing money due you. You are in
Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25
Useful Hornets.

Lawson" said the old colored dea.
con. as he timidly gazed at the hor.
nets nest in the course of construc-
lion among the rafters of the meeting
house, why doan' yo' git a broom
m sweep dem insects out of de house
ob Worship"
But the wise old parson shook his
head solemnly.
mo, Brudder Simpson. Providence
done sent dem hornets"
En- what foh. pawson?"
why, to keep sleepin' sinnehs
awake. Wild all dem hornets buzzin'
fro de aih deh won't be emmy mo-
snorin in church dis season.
Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25
New Bills Not Popular.

According to the Washington Post,
quoting a cashier, bank officials do
not prefer fresh, new bills to old ones.
Everybody doesn't care for new
greenbacks," said cashier. 1T is a
common idea that bank cashiers do
not care TO give up crisp paper money.
As matter of fact. nine cashiers out
of every ten try to get rid of new
money as quickly as possible after re.
ceiving 1t. There is grave danger to
the average paying teller in handling
unused money. New Bank notes stick
together Frequently the ink is not
thoroughly dry"
Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25
So Small.

And it came to pass that soul weigh.
ing was scientific fad.
I'D like to get a pair of the most
delicate scales you can put up" said
the great physician.
Yes. SIR" replied the great manu-
facturer of scales. We can construct
you pair that will register the
weight of human hair"
Indeed. Well, could you con-
struct he pair that would register
the weight of mole's hair?"
"Mole's hair? Great Scott, What
do you want to use them for?"
Il want TO weigh the soul of trust
baron"
Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25
Both Right.

I'm not expecting any package" "
said Mrs. Hamlet to the driver OF
the delivery wagon. who was per-
sistent.
This is the number" insisted the
driver, looking at his book again
Name Hamlet, amt it?"
Yes"
mo. 74?"
That's our number"
"Then it's for you
81 think not. 1t must be case
II mistaken identity"
mo, mum. It's case of beer"
Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25
Can't Beat Clear Creek.

Mr.. George w. Straub returned from
trip in Nevada lasting several
months. He visited the camps of the
southern part OF the state and spent
some time ut Ely. The latter place.
he thinks, has a good outlook, and all
Of them have some merit. but all things
considered, Clear Creek is equal to the
best OF them.
Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25
Club on a Mountain Peak.

Rome.-An international meeting of
the Alpine club will be held next
month on one of the highest peaks of
Monte Rosa. A commodious refuge.
built at an altitude of 5000 feet by
the Italian Alpine club. contains 30
sleeping rooms. The building is on
Ollen hill. near the Cimalegua lake.
Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25
Lunch for Hungry Youno,ter.

Miss Julia Richman. district su.
perintendent in New York schools. is
laviLg great success with a penny
luncheon of crackers and milk for
he youngest children. An investiga.
ZION not long ago in that city showed
10000 breakfastless children In the
public schools.
Gilpin observer., 1907-04-25
Proxocat Enounh.

Maud tbefore the laughing hyena $
case)-How provoking! Here we've
been ~ minutes. and the hyena hasn',
laughed once.
Ella--str..,. Al se's 3ac- 49,
Nodr new spring hat. too.
Sharp County record., 1907-10-11

James Davie Of the Northern
District capital, graced our sane
tum with his presence a time or
two while here the first of the
week helping levy the county,
taxes.
The colored school, a short
distance west of town, closed
Thursday Of last week, and W. A.
Kennard, who taught the term,
has returned to his home at
Lacrosse.
Arthur Sullivan was down
from Hardy during the meeting
of the Levying Court. Of course
he is a candidate for reelection,
and no opposition to him has
developed.
D. K. Taylor and family, who
have been living on a farm near
town for some time past, have
moved to town and are occupy
ing the residence recently vacated
by r. |. Sharp.
James O, Wasson, the young
Squire Of Scott township, wa;
talking some about the race fol
Representative here this week
as we'll as serving as a member
Of the Levying Court.
Judge Calvin Mobley Of Scot
township spent day or two ir
town with old friends this week
1t is declared by many who ough
to know that he will make the
race for County Judge.
Mrs, Mary Shaver is quite sick
and has been all week. Mrs
Shaver is nearing her 80th yea
and she is of course growing
quite feeble, and her condition il
serious, says the Calico Raol
Progress. Mrs. Shaver is thO
mother of Mesdames j. r, Met
calf and W, NJ. Collins of thi
place,
Sharp County record., 1907-10-11
SPE0IHL NOTICE.

All parties indebted to me will
please call and settle during the
next 30 days. | need my money
and must have it. / do not want
to put anyone to extra trouble or
cost, but / can not, nor will not,
carry accounts over as before.
My accounts are too small to pay
some one to collect for me, so
you need not be surprised to find
your account in the hands Of an
officer for collection.
Fair Warning, Pay Now.
W. G. SNOW.
Sharp County record., 1907-10-11

T. J. Norris, one Of the good
citizens Of Poughkeepsie, was
here Monday and remembered
the Record handsomely,
Judge W. H. Kelley is advertis.
ing in this issue of the Record
for bids for the care cf the pau
pers during the year 1908.
W. H. Vance, who returned to
Sullivan township from Welling-
ton, Texas, several days ago,
was visitor to town Saturday.
J. r. Metcalf returned Thurs
day from Hardy, where he spent
the first part of the week looking
after some matters of business.
Surveyor Rufus K. Arnold was
down from King Mills one day
lately. He says the duties of his
office are keeping him pretty
busy.
Judge James W. Smith has
been kept at home all the present
week by illness, He has been
very puny for the past several
weeks.
Esq. r. H, Roberts Of Big
Rock township, who has been a
reader of the Record a long time,
dropped in Monday and paid fol
another year.
John D. Collins, who has been
working at the carpenters trade
at Newport the past few months
came in home Friday for a yisi
with his family.
Albert Vanzant Of Hardy is
now Deputy Sheriff in the North
ern District, having accepte,
the appointment from Sheriff
Smith last week.
&. T. Dawson Of Mobley wa
in the city two days this week
mixing and mingling with thO
people in the interest Of his can
didacy for Sheriff.
w. D. Cochran has improved
to such an extent that he ha
been taking short drives in
buggy two or three days lately
He does not walk yet,
l.. W. Goodwin Of Redwood:
township, while here in attend
ance upon the Levying Court
dropped into this shop and re-
newed his subscription,
Henry W, Bone, our gooC
Republican friend Of the state 0
Johnson, was in to see Us Tues
day and left a substantial tokor
Of his appreciation Of the Record