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Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27
WHEN 1T RAINED SOME.
Crowd Around Country Store Listens
to Amazing Tales.

EACH man around the store had told
his tale of the hardest rain he ever
saw fall out of the sky" Tom Linn
kins was an easy winner with his
of the great harvest rain in 49,
1T began with big drops kinder
scatterin' like" he said. Then it got
to Il shower, and / just thought I'd
crawl under the canvas on the reaper
till 1t was over-knowed the team
would stand But, sir, when the light
ming took to hittin' right at that
binder / concluded to get out from
there. l had a gallon-and-a half bucket
on my arm and | lit out for the mule
shed. When l was about half way
there the thing began to get heavy.
/ looked down, and if the blamed
thing wasn't full of water I'm "a
The lank individual who had been
leaning against barrel broke in:
We'll, n5W. l reckon that must "a
been tie day I'm thinkin' about Wha"
made me know it was rainin some
was seein' a flock of wild ducks go
over. Gents, them ducks had folded
their wings and was just naturally
paddlin'"
For the space of two minutes not a
sound was heard save the purring of
the cat asleep on the counter. Then,
silently, with bowed heads, the crowd
spersed.-Womar' Home Compan.
Ion.
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27
Use Guns to Plant Seeds.

at is sometimes necessary" said a
landscape gardener, Ito use artillery
in my business"
Artillery in gardening? Absurd"
Not At all. You see, We often want
to plant certain kinds of trees or vines
or NOSES upon inaccessible peaks.
In such cases We load number OF
canistcrs with seed and fire them from
a big g'in at the place where they
are to grow. The canisters strike the
rocky height, the seeds fly here and
there, some light on fruitful soil and
in due season the gray cliff turns
green.
Soldiers with their guns destroy
life, whereas we landscape garden
ers with ours create it."
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27
Joke on Lord Kelvin.

Lord Kelvin, when he was Sir VIII
liam Thomson, lad, as professor of
natural philosophy, an assistant
named Day. who took his lectures for
him in his abser ,ce. When the pro-
lessor returned the students would
listen eagerly to Dim, and for the first
ten minutes or 30 he spoke clearly
and intelligently 10 all. BY and by,
however, some ew idea would sug-
gest itself. and helwohld follow it out
in his lecture, getting more and more
beyond the depth OF his hearers. until
at last not one & them could under
stand him. On one occasion a student
remarked: Work while 1t is yet
Day. for the (k)niEht cometh when no
man can work."
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Estate OF Anna Dowd, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given. that Monday. the
10Th day,cf July, A. d. 1907. being one Of the
regular DAYS of the June term of the County
Court OF Gilpin County. in the State of Colo
RADIO. i. William T.. Withrow, administrator with
will annexed of said estate will appear before
the Judge cf said Court, present my final settle
ment as such administrator, pray he approval
such administrator, at whic time and place
any person in interest may apreir ard present
obJectio rs to the same, If anv - ere bs
Dated at Central City. Colorado, June Is 1907
WILLIAM f. WITHROW,
Administrator with will annexed of the state
of Anna Dowd, deceased.
First pub June % last, July 49, 1907.
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27

The famous Sleepy Hollow case came
up for hearing in the district court this
week, making the third time it has
been tried. Numerous witness have
died since the former trials and their
testimony was read, and for this reason
the case will not consume as much time
as it did at the two former trials. AL
most every person residing in the
county is familiar with the case and the
terrible catastrophe which occurred in
the Sleepy Hollow mine on August Goth,
1895, in which twelve men met their
death. They were working in the 400
foot level when the water in the Fisk
mine broke through into the Americas
and from there rushed into the Sleepy
Hollow, drowning the men like rats.
Two miners were also drowned in the
Americus. The suit of long pendency
is to recover damages for these deaths.
The claims against the Americas peo,
pie have long since been settled. Chas.
r. Brock and Percy Warren, of Den
YER, and Chase Withrow are represent
ing the defendant company and Clinton
Reed, of Denver, and Hicks & Will
liams, the plaintiffs.
Hammocka mt Rapin'a.
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27

After the business meeting of the
Eagles Monday evening, the talent of
the Russell & Hatcher shows, which
are exhibiting in the city, entertained
the members of the order. The orches-
ira of the minstrel troupe was present
and pleased the lodge delightfully."- with
excellent music The members of this
musical aggregation are professionals
and could reel the notes off in beautiful
and inspiring fashion. Lunch and liquid
refreshments were served and the
evening was most pleasantly enjoyed by
all.
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27

1t is foolish to let strawberry plants
fruit the first season. Pick off any
blossoms which may appear and you
will reap your reward in vigorous
plants which will yield abundant har-
vest the second season.
Watch the nest as we'll as the sit
ting hen for lice and mites. Make
her task as easy as possible by CIV
ing her a clean place to incubate the
eggs. Every sitting hen should be
busted with lice powder.
To prepare poisoned corn for
gophers, field mice, crows, ETC., dis
solve strychnia sulphate, one-half
ounce, in half gallon of water by heat
ing gently for half an hour, then soak
the corn until the solution is all abb
sorbed.
Here is what western hog raiser
has to say concerning the up-to-date
hog: "He comes in the early spring
time and gains at the rate of one and
half to two pounds per day. He is
finished hog and ready for the mar
ket by December. He is often mar
ket topper, for he is plump and full
of the right kind of meat"
Nuts and fruits exported from this
country during eight months ended in
February amounted to $14,926, ,760;
over one-third as much as the wheat
exports amounted to and almost as
much as the value of the beef exports.
for which this country is famous.
Have you part in this splendid de-
velopment of the fruit and nut grow
ing industry?
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27

Monday five or six freight cars car
ing the contrivances of the Russell &
Hatcher Carnival Co. arrived. The num-
erous attractions are exhibiting in the
park this week and in the evenings the
grounds resemble the Pike at the St.
Louis exposition. All the shows are
good and are well worth the small ad-
mission fee charged. The grounds are
crowded nightly and the people are TAX
ing in all there is to see. The palmist
is doing big business among the lad
les who claim she ''is just fine." The
show will leave Saturday for Idaho
Springs to be there during the celebra-
ton.
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27
ABOUT THE CITY
Found-A watch fob with pictures in
charm. Call at Office and pay add.

Mrs. Emma Elizabeth Wills, of
Black Hawk, was granted a divorce
from her husband, John George Wills,
in the county court Monday. Lack of
reasonable support, drunkenness and
cruelty were the grounds upon which
the separation was asked by the
plaintiff. Mrs. Wills was given
custody of the children and Mr..
Wills was ordered by the court to pay
$40. 90 a month for their support.
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27
EaaX MonAN.

A superb automobile drew up be.
side the curb, and Senator Blank
turned toward 1t.
rs that your automobile. Blank?"
said Senator Dash. much impressed.
"Yes. replied the other. isn't Il
. beauty? Ninety-horse power"
"Jove! What did 1t cost your"
"Two votes"
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27

Mrs. Bitzenhoffer returned from her
visit to Denver last week This is trip
she does not make frequently, about
once year, but when she does go to
the capital city says she certainly has a
good time. She took in the Derby race
and picked the winners as fast as they
could step upon the track.
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27

Telephone connection with the court
house has been cut off and there is some
talk of installing the Marconi system of
wireless telegraphy. AT present the
old fashioned 'walk-over" system is in
with the county officials are compelled
to resort to this.
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27

Mrs. A. Rachofsky underwent an
operation for appendicitis at the Mercy
hospital n De- Saturday. Mr..
Rachofsky and Louis ent down and
announce that she withstood the opera
tion nicely and is getting along very
well.
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27

Twice week rehearsals are being
held by the Elks for their minstrels,
which will be given some time next
month in the opera house. 1t is said
this will be the best performance ever
given by the talented members of the
lodge.
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27

Mrs. H. Altvater and children, Elsie
and Herbert, leave today for Denver
where they will reside for the next few
months.
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Altvater took
their son to Denver last week. This
was the young mans initial trip to the
city and he seemed very much pleased
with the sights that met his gaze.
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27

The Hawley Merchandise company has
the exclusive agency for Morrell's high
class goods such as potted beef, lunch
tongue, Mexican chill con carne, corned
beef, potted tongue in cans and sliced
bacon, Clipped beef and pigs feet
glass jars.
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27

If any of the following names belong
to you go up to the postoffice and re-
ceive an uncalled-for letter: R. w.
Gees, Chas. Horning, Geo. E. Strayer,
Mrs. Florence Smith, Nick Toriatti.
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27

W. G. Perry came up from Denver
Tuesday to pack his household goods
for shipment to Denver. Mr.. Perry
is conducting a grocery store at 23d and
Downing and is meeting with fine sue
cess.
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27

Jack German is in Denver this week
as delegate to the Miners Union con-
ference. He writes he won't be home
for another week, can't get off Curtis.
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27
A Slow chump.

Miss Koy-"Mr. slowman declared
he was going to stiss me last night,
but he didn't" Miss Ascum-"Of
course you Indignantly repelled his
advances" Miss Koy-"Oh. Of course.
but what difference should that
maker"
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27

The Gimour family have gone to
Denver to live, their household goods
being shipped there this week. Cen
eral regret is felt over their departure.
Gilpin observer., 1907-06-27

For sporting goods of all kinds go to
Rapin's.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-28
ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM SOUTH CHICAGO
CONDITIONS NOT so
BAD AS WAS REPORTED.

The car from the Yellow line yester-
day, carrying the members OF the trans
portation committee of Chicago and
Chicago aldermen accompanied by the
street car officials. returned from their
trip over the territory traversed by the
South Chicago Street Car company and
the Calumet Electric line about :
O'Clock last night and expressed them
selevs satisfied that the conditions We're
not as bad as had been reported TO
them. However, numerous improve
ments were recommended and will be
put in as soon as other improvements
ahead Of these are completed.
What seems to be the want of the
people through Hammond, Whiting and
East Chicago, IS larger ears and more
of them, and we intend putting them
into service as soon as possible" said
Mr. Folds Of the South Chicago Street
Car company yesterday.
From what can be learned the ru-
mored consolidation of the South Chi
cago line and the Calumet Electric
lines is without foundation, at least the
officials Of both companies say so.
The chances are that arrangements
will be made for transferring from one
line to another within a few weeks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-28
LEMON DAY AT THORPE SCHOOL.

Yesterday was lemon day" at the
Thorpe school at Eighty-ninth street
and Superior avenue.
The schools closed yesterday and the
afternoon was turned over 10 the chill
drens enjoyment. Games were playe
and several of the boys from the school
secured a sack of lemons which they
rendered their teachers as a parting
gift.
over five hundred pupils attend the
Thorpe grammer school and the chill
dren mingled with each other yester-
day, enjoying themselves together for
the last time until their vacation is
over when they will be united again.
At the Sheridan school the children.
accompanied by their teachers, ad-
tourned to Bessemer Park where they
afternoon was spent in playing games,
although the majority of the boys took
to the swimming pool.
The Marsh grammer school also
closed yesterday and appropriate exer-
cises were held in the school building in
the forenoon. These were attended by
the parents of the children and in the
afternoon refreshments were served.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-28
CAN GAMBLE ON THE HIGH SEAS
So They Can on the Great Lakes, So
Far as the United States Is
Concerned.

Chicago, June 2S.-Notifcation that
the department Of commerce and labor
at Washington IS powerless TO revoke
the license Of the city of Traverse"
tho lake steamer that has from time to
time been used as a pool room, has
been received by Mayor Busse. Mayor
Busse was advised that the license
could be revoked only ON evidence that
the steamer was worthy or that
its equipment was defective or insult
ficient. and that no action could be
taken because of pool selling conduct
ed on board
The owners Of the vessel abandoned
the contemplated daily trips TO point
off South Chicago after two efforts in
the latter part of May had resulted IN
the arrest Of patrons by the Chicago
police. Mayor Busse said that he was
not prepared to say what further steps
would be taken against the owners
Of the City of Traverse, but declared
that the vessel would not be permit
ted to operate again as a gambling en-
terprise.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-28
IS FOUND DEAD
BESIDE TRACKS
Frank QUAINT of South Chi
cago Meets Violent Death
at East Side Crossing.

South Chicago, June 2S.-The body of
an aged man was found this morning
on track No. of the Pennsylvania
lines on the East Side. and it was
later identified as the remains Of Frank
QUAINT of 1922 Houston avenue. a well
known resident Of South Chicago. The
body was badly bruised and a number
of cuts and gashes were found on the
head and body, and death must have
been instantaneous. 1t is though that
QUAINT was walking along the tracks
and was struck by a freight which
pulls along shortly before midnight
The man was evidently returning from
a fishing trip. He leaves a widow and
several grown-up children The body
was removed TO the morgue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-28
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE

81 -
SEbpoenas have been issued by
Judge lands, at Chicago, calling for
the presence in court as witnesses Of
John d. Rockefeller, Fl. H. Rogers.
and the other heads of the Standard
Oil trust
The Pennsylvania Democratic con-
vention nominated John G. Harmon
for state treasurer, and refused to in
6orse Bryan for the presidency. The
platform makes the most of the capitol
building graft.
Wheat went to 81 again on the Chi
cago Board of Trade.
The mountains of Lancashire coun-
ty, England, are in places covered
with snow
The groups in the French deputies
of the extreme left, Clemenceau's
friends, have turned against him on
the issue of the wine growers rebel
lion.
Spring freshets in northern Sweden
have inundated hundreds of square
miles of fertile bottom lands.
The Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin
says plans are maturing for a combine
of paper manufacturers in Wisconsin,
embracing twenty-five plants.
The emperor of China has sent his
personal thanks to the United States
for our declared intention to return to
China more than half of the in
demnity exacted after the Boxer out
break.
General William Booth, Of the Saliva
ton Army, was given a characteristic
ally enthusiastically welcome at Lon.
lon on his return from a trip around
the world.
Fire destroyed the entire saloon sec
ton of Morenci, 4. T. The loss ag-
gregates 100000.
All over England the bad weather
is seriously affecting agricultural inter
eStS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-28
LOCAL BODIES TO
ASSIST WOODMEN
Arrangements Completed
for Entertainment of
Visiting Members.

Arran gements for the reception to
the Cook county Woodmen are now
nearing completion The more important
details have now been left to commit
tees which were appointed at a meet
ing of the local order last night. The
citizens of the town. together with all
OF the local lodges will be asked TO
participate in the grand parade on the
morning Of the Fourth at about IL
O'Clock. There will be no display OF
fireworks given BY the local lodge and
il anything is done in that line on the
Fourth II will have 70 be done by citi-
zens Of the town. Programs Of the
events are now being printed IN Chi
cago and viii be ready for distribu-
ton Monday. II is thought that there
will be three thousand people here on
independence day and from four 70
five hundred for the encampment, be
-fn~ Monday
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-28
SO GRADUATES GET
THEIR DIPLOMAS
South Chicago High School
Holds Annual Graduation
at Calumet Theatre.

South Chicago, June 2s.-Thirty-
graduates from the South Chicago high
school We're awarded their diplomas
last night al the graduation exercises
held at the Calumet theater.
The girls in their new dresses and
the lads with their chests expanded
took the stage and presented very
nice picture.
DR.. Alexander Blackwood member
of the Chicago board OF education was
present and made the principal ad-
dress of the evening. after which Prin-
cipal Parker made a short speech 10
the '07 class and presented them with
their much coveted diplomas.
The high school glee club, composed
of girls from the high school render
ed several selections which were loud
ly applauded. Other graduates reeited
pieces and took part in the program
in a musical way.
Roland Todd HILL class president
and historian. read a well composed
piece TO the class, after which the en-
tire graduating class took part in a
song.
The graduation exercises last night
end the commencements through South
chicago until next yCdI
The following program was given
last night:
Address. ...............C Glass President
Roland Hill Todd.
''0"S class of 1901
Recitation INSTRUMENTAL the Musical
Bessie Eugenia Boyer
Fanny Ray Goldsworthy.
Glass History Glass historian
Thomas Carr Hanberg.
Piano Solo. ..........M Myrtle kI Bi1lt
Glass Prophecy Class prophet
Eleanore NJ Bennett.
Violin Solo Archie L. Wilson
song. .,Giee Club of S. c. H. S.
....... Principal Charles l. Parker
The following South Chicago high
school students received their diplomas
last night
Robert Orr Bard, Jessie Violet Bar
tow, Eleanor Merilla Bennett, Bessie
Eugenia Boyer, Mary Bracket, Wade
baker. Bertha NJ. Bushman, Joseph );
Clarke Myrtle May Donahue, Pearl
Emily Federson, Anna Sophie Gabel,
Hanberg. Madeline NJ Henry. Alma Ma
rie Herman, Eleanor DeMuzeen Hestel-
tine, Edna Boardman Hotchkiss, Myrtle
B. Kinnucan, Anna Marie Lindqulst,
Katherine MacIntyre. Rose Ella Nc
Laughln, Helen Marie Melaniphy. Guy
A Nelson, Lulu NJ. Nelson. Effie Kath
crime Ness, Anna Rockford, Marguerite
Shealy Rowan, Susan Aldona Rutkers,
Gertrude Bender Schill. Nouart Ma
vina B. Stellar, June Mildred Struble,
John c. Thompson. Roland Hill Todd,
Lillian May Wieland, Henrietta NJ. VIII
kinson. Archie L. Wilson
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-28
CITY OF TRAVERSE
TO SAIL AGAIN /?
Government Will Not In
terfere But Busse is Still
on Watch.
Especial to Lake County Times.)

South Chicago, June est was re-
ported today along the Rock Island
slip at Ninety-fourth street, that the
City of Traverse was making prepara-
lions for resuming trips next week
although it was impossible to verify
this information, however, it is known
TO be a fact that Hlman, one of the
to be fact that Hilman, one of the
was in South Chicago yesterday and
possibly it may have been for this
purpose. Mayor Busse yesterday re-
ceived a letter from Oscar Strauss.
secretary of commerce and labor, that
the government could not revoke the
license of the City of Traverse unless
it could be shown that the boat was
unseaworthy. AS result of this let
ter it means that no action could be
taken until the next session Of con-
gress when a bill will be put through
prohibiting gambling on steamers.
Mayor Busse says that if the combine
does try to start operations again the
gone will be knocked earlier than It
was before.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-28
ICE WAGON DRIVERS STRIKE
z Those Who VIII Suffer for the
Lack Of the Product.

New York, June 2S.-A strike of Ice
wagon drivers in the employ of the
American Ice company has been deter
mined upon to take effect Immediately.
No teams started out this morning.
Between 1900 and 1000 men are in
volved.
The strike, If It is successful, will
cause great suffering particularly in
the tenement districts The strike is to
force the recognition of the union
that is to say a CLOSED shop" There
is a slight dispute about the pay and
the hours of employment. The drivers
say their hours are too long.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-28
SOUTH CHICAGO CARS
DELAYED BY WAGON

South Chicago, June 2S.-A large
wagon belonging to the Calumet Coal
and Teaming company broke down this
morning on the tracks of the South
Chicago Street Car company, at Ninety
second street and Buffalo avenue, de-
laying traffic for nearly an hour be-
fore the wagon, which was loaded with
coal, could be removed.
The car, which was going at a high
hate of speed when the wagon broke
down, was stopped just in time to
avoid crashing into II. Two men pas
sengers in the car, seeing what they
thought was an inevitable crash,
jumped from the car but We're unin-
jured. Several women screamed.
Before the wagon had been removed,
nine cars We're waiting in line.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-28
CIGARETTE DEALERS GET
RID OF CONTRABAND STOCK

AS a result of the cigarette law
which prohibits the sale OF cigarettes
in Illinois after July /, the dealers
throughout South Chicago have put
special prices on their stock, some hav-
ing gone so far as to offer cigarettes
that formerly sold for % cents per box
for cents.
One dealer today said that a cigarette
salesman was in his place a few days
ago and while there said that the trust
would fight the recent measure put
through and that it would be knocked
out.
All cigarettes smokers throughout
South Chicago. have started laying in
a supply of papers and the rolled arti-
Gle. so they can still enjoy the cool
smoke.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-28
Sunday Not a week Dav."

Seymour, Wis, June %. - L A.
Stammer, a saloonkeeper here, has
raised one of the most novel questions
in the annals of temperance saloon
contests. Stammer was recently ar
rested for keeping open his saloon aft
er II p. 10. Sunday. He will fight the
case, alleging that the ordinance IN
der which he was arrested reads:
Shall be closed each and all week
days at IL o'clock p. m" Stammer
holds that Sunday is not a week day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-28
Jerseys Giant Strawberry.

New York. June 2S.-Parick
O'Mara, one of the speakers at a din.
ner Of wholesale seed men who have
been holding their convention here,
caused q stir by announcing that a
new fruit is being raised In New Jer-
sey which Will be known as the "zil-
1onaire strawberry" o'A6ara said the
new strawberry Is almost as Sarge as a
Burbank potato.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-28
Braganza Is "Willin'."

London, June ga dispatch to The
Daily Express from Vienna says that
Dom Miguel de Braganza, the pretend
er, is willing to accept the Portuguese
crown. and that his relatives are en-
deavoring to secure the support of Eu.
ropean powers in his behalf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-06-28
Fire in an Air Lock.

Now York, June 2S.-Two workmen
have been killed in a fire that started
In the air locks of the Pennsylvania
railroad tunnel underneath Thirty third
street this morning. The fire is be
yond control and more men may be
killed.