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Gilpin observer., 1907-01-24
A Splendid Wall Map.

Send ten cents for System Map of Col
orado Il Southern Railway. Covers ter.
ritory. Chicago to Salt Lake and Wyom-
ing to Gulf Of Mexico.
L. E. Fisher,
General Passenger Agent,
Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-24

You live but once. Why not live that
once in comfort? There is no comfort
when using coal.oil lamp.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-24

Extra fine line Of Club House goods in
canned corn, tomatoes, peas, baked beans,
ETC., at Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-24

Now is the time to buy what you need
In house furnishings. During January
reduction will be made for cash In all
lines. Tho A. L. Anderson Furniture 90
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-24
Furniture, Stoves and Carpets
The A. l.. Anderson Furniture Co.

Wire your houes and use elect ric
ights-cheaper than oil and absolutely
free from danger.
The Gilpin L. Fl. & P. Go.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-24

There's no place like home except the
Hawley Mdse. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-24

Club House asparagus tips. Call tor
them ct Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-24

The leasers working the Morning Star
mine made shipment OF smelling ore
to the valley smelters this week. Be.
sides this a shipment OF milling ore will
be sent some time this week to the mills
In Black Hawk. The ore assays good
and excelle1t returns are expected.
John Stevens, Of Russell Gulch, Is the
manager.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-24

A shipment Of high.grade ore was
made this week to the valley smelters
and mills In Black Hawk from the Hud.
dleston mine in Central mining district.
Tho shipment Is expected to average
much higher than previous ones, as II
is only short time since the body which
this ore is taken from was uncovered. II
assays high.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
MAYA INDIANS Civilized.
Count Maurice de Perigny Discovers
Peculiar architecture.

Count Maurice de Perigny arrived in this city
several days ago from extensive trip through the
northern Yucatan peninsula where he discovered
important traces Of the Maya Indians which In
habied that country probably about 800. After one
of the most dangerous and thrilling trips Of explcr-
alton this continent he discovered that the race
lived in high state of civilization. that it had
weu developed and peculiar architecture that it
looked as much to the adornment Of the exterior
OF its homes as to the comfort Of the interior.
We fought fever and food. insects and reptiles,
said the count yesterday, "and many times II
seemed as though we would have TO give up with
little nothing accomplished. The native In
dians, upon whom I was dependent entirely for
guides and camp, looked upon the ruins we dis
covered with superstitious awe, and it was only
after much persuasion that they went near them
They think the pyramids and pile of rock, which
in many cases were the only traces discovered
Of considerable cities were placed there by the
gods, and should not be disturbed. Aside from
this they lazy and look upon the labor of
cutting down the trees and clearing off the heavy
vegetation which covers everything rs useless
The chief Of tribe told his subjects that he
would drive them out of the tribe II he caught
them doing such silly work.
The count undertook his trip at the instigation
of the French Geographical Society but financed
the expedition himself. He says he found that
although the Maya Indians a migratory
race they built extensive cities, surrounding them
in some with four OF five walls, evidently
for defence. These cities were frequently vacated
and occupied by other tribes communities.
The pyramids were built in the tetrahedral style
and contained many triangular rooms The race
must have been embroiled IN much hghting, for
starcases on the sides Of houses seldom descended
all the way to the ground. but usually stopped
six eight feet up the walls. This was evi-
IDENTIFY done for protection.
The count was stricken with fever once and
had to be carried through the jungle four days
strapped 10 the back of a mule to get TO anything
approaching civilization and where he could receive
medical attention.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
JOHN BIGELow 80 YEARS OLD TO-DAY
Will Observe Anniversary with a Little
Work and Little Play.

Though he will observe to-day the ninetieth ami
versary of his birth, John Bgelow president the
board Of trustees of the New York Public Library
viii do it quietly and much in the same old way
as he has pursued for years. by working all day
except to receive the congratulatory visits of his
friends Always worker, and with many varied
interests. for Mr.. Bigelow the date marking tho
completion of nne-tenths of century Of life will
make but little difference in his daily programme
He remarked to a friend recently that he does not
feel responsible for his long life So improba-
bic that Mr.. Bigelow win today add to the lit
erature Of what to do and what not to do to
reach ninety years"
He will he on hand however 10 welcome his
friends at his home. NO. q Graplercy Park, but he
Will also do some work in the day. Enjoying phys
1cal health. and with his intellectual powers as
keen ever. the anniversary will afford him
excuse for loafngL
Mr.. Bigelow was born in Maiden, n j After
graduating from Union College in 1875 he studied
law and was admitted TO the bar in this city IL
1898 but forsook his profession eleven years later
10 become of the proprietors and editors Of
The New York Evening POST in 1861 he
appointed American Consul at Paris by President
Lincoln and in 1864 was promoted to the post of
Minister 10 France. He was Secretary of State for
New York from 1875 to 1877, and was appointed by
Governor Samuel J. Tilden chairman OF the board
investigate the mana cement of the state canals,
He was executor of Mr.. Tilden's estate
Besides being president of the board of trustees
of the New York Public Library. he is a trustee of
the Metropolitan Museum of Art, president Of the
Century Association and a member of several his
toTical societies He has written many subjects,
historical, biographical and philosophical He is re-
garded authority on the life and writings of
Benjamin Franklin. the original manuscript of
whose autobiography Mr.. Bigelow discovered and
purchased at great cost in France Two years ago
he published a pamphlet, in which he reiterated
his statements. made just after the close of the
Civil War that Gladstone. instead Of being friend
of the federal cause, synpathized with the South
10 the extent of subscribing 5000 to the memoir
able Confederate cotton loan Of 1863 which had for
it's object the raising of funds proong the war.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
ANNEXATION.
Pro-Anler1can Feeling an st. Croir
and st. Thomas.

Chrlsuanstedt st. Croix, D. W. l. Nov Is (spe-
cla)-Ihe pro-American feeling or at least the
sentiment in favor of annexation to the United
states Is apparent again in ST. Croix and St
Thomas. the Danish islands which It was reported
some time ago would be purchased by the United
States.
Those who opposed the sale then reproach them
selves now The sentiment of the people has un-
dergone decided change since the sale project
was defeated, and interviews with leading business
men show how deeply grieyed they are over the
prospect Of remaining under the present nOn-pro-
gressive government. They point to Porto Rico as
an example Of what can be accomplished in the
West Indian islands under efficient and pro-
gressive government.
Denmark has never done anything for st. Croix
and ST Thomas, On the contrary, the taxes and
duties have been increased until they have become
oppressive. The government now charges an ex-
port duty sugar. and there is talk of iutroduc-
ing a like impost cotton The latter is new
industry here. The average sugar crop is fifteen
thousand tons, all of which is marketed in New
York but the duties add greatly to the cost Of
the product that little profit remains for the
planter. TO make matters worse there has been
a prolonged drouth. and in consequence only a
short crop is expected.
This island is fertile and its productiveness could
be increased. The harbor, which is protected by a
coral reef, could be made of the finest in the
West Indies by the judcious expenditure of little
money DuL nome Can Do ODldLIlcu AGoA IS AA'44'e
government and the island itself is too poor TO pay
for it.
St. Thomas is living in the memory of a glorious
past far business is concerned. Enormous
empty stores stand in mute evidence of this fact
There are concerns here that fifteen years ago
boasted OF yearly transactions Of more than
$lOOoO9o. In those times the magnificent harbor
would be filled with vessels OF every description
Now one sees only an occasional ship.
If it not for the HambUrg-American Line
the island would be desolate. The only article pro-
duced is bay rum, but the leaves have TO be I'M
ported from ST. Johns Lately the manufacturers
have had 10 compete with Porto Rico made bay
rum which enters the United States duty free,
and before long the revenues derived from this
industry probably viii be considerably reduced.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
A TRIP THROUGH "oLD MEXICO"
Dwight Elmendorf's Second Travel Talk
Pleases Large Audience.

"Old Mexico" the subject Of the second of
Dwight l.. Elmendorfs series of travel talks at
Carnegie Hall last night. A big audience found
oblivion of a bad brand of November weather for
hour and half in excellent display of tele-
photographs and motion pictures which the lecturer
had gathered in the Egypt of America" Starting
his personally conducted excursion off from Laredo
with bright skies in the foreground. Mr.. Elmendorf
took it through the Mexico of the Aztecs and
brought il safely over the mountains and plateaus
and through the valleys and conyons without once
letting il become stuck IN Of those dreary
storms which make enjoyment of picturesque and
historic country out of the question
4 rainy season in the tropics would not
have been particularly pleasing anyway last night.
but Mt Elmendorf brought his fellow tourists up
in a fine and dry condition to Chapultepec and
close view OF President Diaz horseback. The
''travelegns' viii be repeated this evening
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
NINE. LANeENDoRF SINGS.

Nine. Frieda Langendorf made her first appear
ance in this city at the first Sunday night concert
Of the season at the Metropolitan Opera House
last evening, and was favorably received by an
audience that filled about twothirds of the house.
The weather cut down the attendance. Nine Ian
gendorf sang the aria, Mon s'ouvre ia
voiSs" frora Samson and DELLA; Rubinsteln's
''I5s blinkt der Thau'' and Hildach's Der LEM"
Nine seInbrich was appauded much at the
end of each of her appearances that she
obliged to bow repeatedly, but the rule Of no
encores'' was in effect Ricardo Stracciari, who
was 10 have sung was confined to his apartments
bv a slight cold, and Otto Gortz took his place
Among the orchestral numbers the director played
for the first time in New York LIE Printemps'
and Carnival Turc,'' by Iuigini.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
LONG TRIP IN AIR.
Party of Eight WN Start from
PittsfeId, MaSs., TO-day.

Pittsheld. Mass. Nov PA balloon fight OF
more than ordinary interest will be started from
this city tomorrow, when party Of eight will go
up in the big balloon All America for a long
distance voyage in the air For all but three
members of the party this win be their first bal
looming experience. Leo Stevens. the New York
aeronaut who has a record of hundreds Of ascen-
sions, will pilot the car, and his companions VIII
be Leroy II. Taylor T. II White. w. A Hovey
and a. Holland Forbes, Of New<Y orll; A. H Nor
gan and J. u. Lorraine Of Cleveland and J. w
Wellington of Buffalo Messrs. Forbes and White
are the only passengers who have made balloon
ascension.
The All America was used by Captain Charles
DE T. Chandler and J. G. Mccoy in the interna-
100 cubic feet. With favorable weather the
ascension promises TO be interesting one Dur
ing tho last two years there have been fourteen
ascen SONS from this city under the direction
of well known aeronauts. and the sport has gained
great degree OF popularity among Pittsheld resi-
dents
Officers of the Aero Club Of Pittsheld plan to
give steady employment next season 70 licensed
pilot of the Aero Club Of America in conducting
air flights ana the matter Of having a balloon, to
he owned jointly by the recently formed Aero
club OF New England, the Aero Club Of America
and the Pittsheld Club. has been considered by
members Of the three organizations.
At least two trophies viii be offered for compet-
ton for balloon flights from Pittsheld next season
and this. with the fact that the Aero Club of
New England has selected Pttsheld the official
ground for ascensions. promises 10 bring a num-
ber OF balloonsts here in the early spring.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
EACH BRIDE TO HAVE FREE TURKEY.
Duke of Essex Street" Ready to Welcome
Lovelorn and Lovesick This Week.

Joseph Levy, the Duke Of Essex Street" has
como out again this year with an offer of a big
turkey to every couple at whose wedding he off,
ciates between to-day and Thanksgiving. Last year
he tied the nuptial knot for a hundred and thirty
couples and, in spite Of the stringency OF the
money market, he said last night that the record
will be broken this year. The turkeys will range
from fifteen 10 twenty-five pounds, according TO
the ages of the couples. Couples under twenty
old will receive a ffteen-pound turkey Couples
more than twenty-five years will receive turkeys
Weighing twenty-five pounds and over, even il they
are rare old birds at present. MIR. Levy will also
give away turkeys 10 those who are in need of
them and call at his Office No 60 Essex street
.'Tbe Duke" believes that the simple bachelor life
Is not the thing for the East Side, and is a vigor-
Gus exponent Of the auti-race suicide doctrine. He
also believes that the turkeys he will offer might
encourage the lovelorn and lovesick. He has al
ready received many letters from prospective bene-
diets setting a time for the ceremony, and the in
dcations are the supply of turkeys and bridal
couples at his office this week will put the bridge
crush in the shade.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
BOOTH TALKS OF AMERICA.
Head of Salvation Army Says He Is an Ac-
cessory to Peace Between Nations.

London, Nov. 24-General William Booth. the
head Of the Salvation Army in discussing his
visits to America and Germany, said to-day
that he had met with the greatest success and
sympathy everywhere.
II think I may consider myself he said, mot
merely a harbinger Of but an accessory to
peace between nations"
He referred to his work in sending a better
class Of emigration into the United States and
Canada and to the offers he had received from
several states to finance this movement.
General Booth was glad to say that the Sal
walton Army had enhanced its reputation, that
old prejudices had vanished and that now 1T
was treated with respect instead Of with tolera-
tion and patronage.
He described America a fuI! blooded youth.
who when he had settled down would have
glorious future THE American" he asserted.
sis more religious and more strenuous both for
good and evil than the Englishman." One thing
he could never forget was the respect Of the
American for the Union.
General Booth said he believed that If the
financial crisis in America could be tided over
II would do good.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
EMPEROR WILLIAM PROLONGs STAY.
Short Sea Cruises Will BE Added to Motor
Drives as Part of Programme.

London, Nov. A.-.-nsperor William continues to
improve In health, tojoys daily walks and
drives about the HeighborS- Of Highcliffe He
has decided to prolong his stay for a week two
beyond the fortnight originally set and is planning
short cruises in addition 10 motor drives
The weather is fine and the Emperor to-day at
tended the village church, Joining heartily is the
singing Of the hymns. He was much improved in
appearance and has lost the sallow look and
worn air which were noticeable his arrival in
England.
In regard 10 rumOrs that he about TO
dergo operation of the ear it was announced
authorftatively that there is necessity for
operation
A dispatch from Athens states that the Emperor
is expected to visit Corfu in February 70 inspect
tbs Castle Achilleion. which he recently acquired.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

The policy pursued at this old playhouse on the
West Side which is under the management OF
Mr. John Springer, gives the residents of that
section Of the city an opportunity TO see from
time to time productions that have had long and
nrosperous run at some Of the Broadway
theatres Last week Mr.. Raymond Hitchcock in
"a YANKEE Tourist" amused large audiences there
,,,ar,, night This week Charles Frohman presents
Mr. sam Bernard in the musical diversion of
..Tbe Rich Mr. Guggenheimer" There will be
afternoon performance on Thanksgiving Day
There are concerts here every Sunday. Dolan and
Tnnbarr and the Four Nelson's were the leaders
Yesterday in this amusement
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
KING OF THE sCILLY ISLANDS.

MS Drother' Mr. Dorrien Smith, holds the Scilly
s Isiahos on lease which will come to an end in
1'1"' Dut which will probably be renewed. He
makes MS home at the Abbey of Tresco built on
I"e foundations and, to great extent. with the
materials OF the ancient Abbey of Tresco which
u@'eS 20 from the time of King Athelstane who in
900 GRANTED the islands to the great Abbey of Tavi
as d branch establishment. Among the
rencs OF the monks the abbey ishponds. bounti-
luliy STOCKED. and which run to some fifty acres
A1leF the reformation the Scilly Islands were
leaseo by Queen Elizabeth to Sir Francis Godol-
Plih' ahd remained in the possession of the GodoI-
ps uhtlI 1885, when the lease passed into the pos
session OF a Mr. Augustus Smith uncle of the
present lessee of the isles
"mle they were in the possession of the Godol-
PlIIiis Iey underwent many strange vicissitudes.
thares IL found shelter there after the disastrous
oe1eat or the Royalists at the battle of Worcester
FROM there. too, Sir John GrenvilIe and Prince
MAurlce OF Bohemia, the nephew of Charles / con-
oucted many bold buccaneerng exploit in behalf
OF the royal cause until driven out by Oliver Crom-
wells great admiral Blake
Ihe climate of the islands, which have a popula-
uon OF about 1000, is wonderfully mild and thanks
10 ulls the inhabitants enabled to export tons
OF Deauuful flowers to the London market weeks
before they bloom the mainland
MARQUISE DE FONTENOY
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
Mr.. RoosEvELT's AUTO AT HIPPoDRoME

There will be final rehearsal tomorrow morn
ing Of the new entertainment to be presented at
The Hippodrome on Wednesday night-'"The Auto
Pace" and 1.-The Four Seasons There will be
tvyeuty-one machines employed in THE Auto
Race" and the news is impaired that Marcellne
will drive a car in which President Roosevelt is
said TO have found comfort all last summer. This
is described as q large white touring car, which
uaa leased to the President when he was at
oyster Bay last summer Marcellne's companions
In this machine will be the leading women per-
formers at the Hippodrome. Miss Rose La Harte
end Miss Marie Louise Gribbin.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
OBITUARY NOTES.

PLATT Is. DICKINSON, siXty-seven years Old
died at his home. No. z Walnut street Montclair
N. J.. yesterday. from pneumonia. He was a stock
broker and had offices in Wall street, New York
His wife son. Walter e Dickinson. and three
daughters survive him. The body will be buried in
Greenwood Cemetery. Brooklyn.
GEORGE EICHORN, one of the best known Ger
in Newark. died suddenly Saturday night
at his home No. IS Johnson avenue that city
from attack of heart disease which came earlier
in the day. Mr.. Eichorn was seventy years old
and retired merchant. The dead man was a
brother of Charles r Eichorn, the organist A
wife and nine children survive him
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
OBITUARY..
DR.. EDMUND SAMUEL FOSTER ARNOLD.

DIR. Edmund Samuel Foster Arnold, retired
physician, died Friday at Jacksonville. Fla. DR..
Arnold was born in London on January %, 1870. He
educated in the private schools in his native
town and at Nieuwied, the Rhine While still
a hoy he entered Guys Hospital, London, as q
medical student, and remained there until he was
twenty-four years old. He then entered the Uni
versity of Bonn from which he was graduated
with the class of IS
Coming TO this country in 1915, DR. Arnold prac-
tised here until 1854. when he removed TO Yonkers
and practsed there until 1872, retiring from active
work in that year. He then moved 10 Newport,
where he remained until 1898. and thence 10 Flor
ida, remaining there up 10 the time OF his death.
Or. Arnold at one time treasurer Of the Inter
national Medical Congress at Washington and con-
sulting physician and surgeon Of the Newport Hos
ptaL He was n frequent contributor TO medical
journals and connected with various medical
societies. In 1856 he married Miss Eliza Whiting,
daughter OF James r. Whiting, justice Of the Su-
preme Court Of New York. Mrs Arnold died in
1897
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
MONUMENT ERECTED BY EMPLOYEES
Shaft to the Memory of Major John w.
Thomas Unveiled. at Nashville.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Nashville, Tenn. Nov. 2I-Thirty thousand per-
sons attended the unveiling of the statue Of Major
John w. Thomas, late president OF the Nashville,
Chattanooga st. Louis Railroad, in Centennial
Park this afternoon. The monument erected
by employees OF the railroad at a cost of $4,000.
Major Thomas who Confederate soldier,
was connected for fortyeiGht years with the road.
He was also the originator and president OF the
Tennessee Centennial Exposition here
Officers and employees of the road conducted the
ceremonies incidental TO the unveng. Miss Ellen
Thomas, granddaughter of Major Thomas and
daughter of the present president OF the road,
lowered the veil.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
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New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
TO NAME 1T CARL scHuRz HIGH SCHOOL.

The New York committee of the Carl Schurz
Memorial Fund has learned from the Chicago com
mitee that the committee on buildings and grounds
of the Chicago Board OF Education has recently
decided by unanimous vote 10 change the name of
the Irving Park High School to that of the Carl
schurz High School This building Will be erected
I'm the coming year and, il is estimated, VIII cost
about S5O0GO0 The Carl Schurz Memorial Com
rnittee reports additional subscriptions amounting
10 SS2. bringing the total OF the subscriptions up
TO ssg.Ss2 IS.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
MISS REuLAH FUNK.

Lancaster, Penn. Nov. IA dispatch from
Shanghai to-day announced the death there OF
Miss Reulah Funk, a missionary of the Christian
and Missionary Alliance. She the daughter of
the Rev. J. b. Funk Of this city, a United Breth-
minister. The message said that she had re-
fused to take any medicine being believer in the
power Of divine healing. She went to China less
than two Nears
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
FRED NIeLo TO APPEAR HERE.

Fred Niblo the monolOgist and his wife. Jo
sepehine Cohan. returned the White Star liner
Republic which arrived yesterday from Mediter-
ranean ports. He will appear in New York this
winter. Mr.. and Mrs. Niblo have been abroad for
more than a year. and in that time have appeared
in England, India. South Africa and Australia For
the last three months they have been travelling III
Zululsnd, penetrating 10 the heart Of the Zulu
counf-V
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
DORSET CHURCH BURNED.

Manchester Vt, Nov. 2.-The Congregational
Church in Dorset was burned early to-day, caus-
ing a loss of $1,000 1t was insured for 5000 A
coal fire was started in the furnace last night TO
heat the church for the Sunday services, and it
is believed that a defective 1ue, chimney, per-
mitted the fire to spread the building. The
church was built in 1888