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Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
FOUND OUT THE TROUBLE.
Waitress Discovered Jimmy's Pecull-
arity In Making Change.

Cash registers are doubtless watch
dogs of private treasures and joys for
ever to the happy clerks who play
lightly upon the keys to register the
amount of your purchase" but there
may come times in the best-regulated
establishments when the vagaries of
the human factor, without which the
machine will not go, mix up it's inter
nal anatomy so that chaos reigns.
In a Washington restaurant where
tourists gather to snatch passing
bite between seeing sights and COM
plain that the public buildings do not
open until nine o'clock. thus compel
ing them to confine their observations
to banking hours, a deep mystery has
brooded for days. There was a wide
discrepancy between the receipts as
stamped upon the roll in the cash
register, and the amount of money
found in the drawer at the close Of
business each day.
For long time no solution OF the
puzzle could be found. young man,
whose chief characteristic was his
willingness, opened the restaurant at
alone. But he was known to be hon.
est
At last one of the mattresses, who
arrived one morning just as the lonely
young man was making change for
one of the early customers, found out
what was the matter.
Jimmy your head is full of mud"
was her classic adjuration. What on
earth are you doing?"
Making the change" replied the
unperturbed James.
And then the secret was out jim
my. when he received bank note or
coin to change, rang up that amount
on the register, without reference to
what the customer was to pay, and
let 1t go at that. 1t was as simple as
could be.
Jimmy is still puzzling over the
matter. for he knows that he put, into
the drawer the exact sum that he
rang up, every time, so he cannot see
where the kick comes In.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
CHESTNUT COLUMN
From the Files of The Observer, Week
Ending February 8. 1883.

George Forman was shipping ores to
the Omaha and Grant smelters.
Mayor Snyder of Black Hawk, was
confined to his home by sickness.
The pool working the Pittsburg, prop
erty of McFarlane & Co., had shipped
three carloads of ore which netted them
very good results.
Ex-Sheriff r. B. Williams came up
from the capital on business.
Horatio and Morris Hazard were to
the capital the latter part of this week
and came home arrayed in new and well
fitting suits.
DR.. Ashbaugh of Nevadaville had
gone to New Mexico for his health.
Sheriff d. j. Mckay and Richard Jen-
kins returned from Denver Friday with
something over Sll0O for small lot of
ore. The first class netted over $500.
j. c. Richey had a large and fine as
sortment of valentines at his store on
Lawrence street.
Married-Monday evening. February
9Th, 1888. in Black Hawk. Colorado. by
S. H. Bradley, ]. p. Mr.. Peter Johnson
and Miss Tillie Martenson. This made
62 couples married by Justice Bradley
in this county.
Died-In Central City, Colorado, Feb.
lst, 1888, Herbert John. infant son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Moyle, aged year and
II months. In Central City, Colorado,
February LIST, 1888, Francis Vivian, sor
of Mrs. Jane Manley, aged years and
10 months.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
NOT GIVEN TO THE WORLD.
Senator's Mischief Making Confined to
His Own knowledge.

A senator who went to Washington
daily greeted him, and knowing his
prediction for quiet sport, said:
We'll, 1 hope you have been keeping
out of mischief" .f
THAT reminds me of a story" was the
response. 'Out in my state there was
a member of the legislature who never
had been known to make a speech.
He was a farmer and had been elected
against his will. In company with me,
he attended a crossroads meeting and
the crowd yelled that they wanted to
hear from him. He shambled to the
front of the platform, threw back his
coat, and rested his hand on his hip.
I want you people to know at the
outset he declared, that l am q good
man.
There was a storm of laughter at
what was believed to be a humorous
sally. The old man, however, was in
dead earnest in his protestation Of
purity. The laughter of the crowd an
gered him.
"'And l want you to know, more
over he shouted, that l am d
bad man, and I've got guns here to
prove it. But, know you are bunch OF
coyotes and I'll keep my guns in my
pocket
80" the senator concluded, 81 am a
good man and I am a bad man. But
I'll keep my evil ways to myself"
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
No Time to Get Full Name.

Some of the new members Of con.
gress were getting acquainted with
Washington society at the presidents
diplomatic reception. Representative
Edwards of Georgia was introduced
to Mr.. Jonkheer Reinhardt de Marees
van Swinderen. Representative Will
lets OF New York came up and Mr
Edwards wanted to introduce him.
"Would you mind giving me your
name, sir? I could not hear 1t dis
tinctly in this noise" said he to the
minister from the Netherlands. "Jonk.
heer Reinhardt de-" Both Mr.. Ed.
wards and Mr. Willets were listening
iptently, but as It was fast moving
reception they did not get any more.
nor did they see the minister any
23y. -.... ..-....-.--.--.------.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

much interested in a new fabric
you have on the shelves as they are
in any home happening. Your store
news and announcements in these
columns will reach large circle Of
eager buyers. This will enable you
to sell your goods while they are
new and fresh and you will not
have to sacrifice later at remnant
counter prices. Think it over.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
Mioht Be Mistaken.

DO you think 1t would be beneficial
II should go away somewhere for q
few months. doctor?"
"Can you afford it,"
II guess So
Remember. you have not yet re-
ceived my bill"
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
Aomeseekers' Rates South.

One fare plus $500 to certain points
in Texas and New Mexico and return;
liberal limits, stopovers, via Colorado
& Southern. Full information on ap-
plication. T. E. Fisher,
General Passenger Agent,
Denver
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
The ExceptIon.

"There IL no woman but will get
angry II you cast slur on her good
looks"
"Oh, I don't know; I told Mrs.
Youngwife last evening that her baby
was the perfect image Of It's mother.
and she seemed pleased"
Post.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
Delights Of The Sea.

The Colorado & Southern's low rates
and splendid service places the Mexican
Gulf within only few hours distance.
Let US tell you of the splendid attrac-
tions. T. F. Fisher,
General Passenger Agent,
Denver
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
The World Famed Carnival.

Mardi Gras, at New Orleans, Feb
ruary 25th. Low winter tourist rate via
Colorado & Southern. Illustrated book
let sent on request. T. E. Fisher,
General Passenger Agent,
Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
Hot Springs San Antonio.

These celebrated springs, with its de-
lightful winter climate, have made San
Antonio famous. Colorado & Southern
offers an attractive round trip rate.
Write T. E. Fisher,
General Passenger Agent,
Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

When visiting Denver stop at the new
Hotel Alamo, corner 18th and Market
streets. Strictly modern, with elevator
service. Public and private baths. Rates
$1.00 per day and up.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
Business Proposition

Did you ever
stop to think.
Mr.. Business
Man, that the
news of your
business is as
much a part
of the local
events as a
wedding or a
church fair?
T h e ladies
are just as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
CLAIMS 5S2 FOR TAFT
GIVES FIGURES.
More than Enough to Nominate
Pledged, Says Hitchcock
rFroun The Tribune Bureau ]


Washington, May 13-Frank H. HitcncocA' IN
charge of Secretary Taft's campaign. gave ouI
the following statement this evening
Telegraphic advices received to-day from us
nartV leaders of North Dakota, Montana Ole-
gon Washington and California lnoICdts ma
the conventions occurring in those states 70
morrow Will instruct 1oFty-sX duu4IiO4'e4 IS''0
gates for Taft.
AT the close OF last week the number OF deie-
gates pledged to Taft was =52, OF which So "ers
Instructed SO pledged by resolutions or lnoorse-
Inent and Pc pledged by personal DECLARATIONS
Five district conventions on MOndaT- Ons ~
louisiana one in Massachusetts and three IN
Michigan-added ten delegates 10 tne Tar
column. and the state convention or Louisiana
by instructing four delegates-at-large for 4aI'
increased the days record 10 fourteen
Nineteen district conventions yeSterday-ohs
in Arkansas one in California ors = Issis~I~':-
one in Maine two in AIichlgas4 ar6 tlIrteen u
Texas-eIected thirty-eigid Tat deIegates
IdahO'S convention instructed Gas slx delegates
OF that state for Taft, and the t-t> delegates az
large from Michigan were similarly INSTRUCTED
The Alaska convention also occurred Eesterda.
and chose two Taft delegates. making a total OF
fifty for the day
Three district cOnventiOnS-Oue in Louisiana
and two in CaIifOrnta-Were held to-day, elect
ing six more delegates with Taft instructions
The seventy delegates thus far elected TINS
week. with the forty-six to be chosen tomorrow
by North Dakota Montana, washington oregon
and California will swell the total number or
Taft delegates to 56S To this number should
be added two delegates each from three districts
in Ohio two in Texas. one in Louisiana and one
in North Carolina. that will hold their Conven-
tons before the close Of the week. bringing the
total number Of Taft delegates up TO So
This means that Taft will have pledged to MIN
in the convention not less than nfnety-one dele
gates more than the required majority OF 491
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
MONEY FOR WATERWAYS COMMISSION

Washington. May 1S.-In view OF the fact that
there is chance for the passage OF the Inland
Waterways Commission bill at the present SEES
sion, Senator Newlands to-day introduced "A bill
appropriating $4,000 to carry on the work Of the
commission until January I. 1910 BY that time
it is expected that agreement will be reached
along the lines of the general bill creating an in
land waterways fund to be used in carrying out
a broad and comprehensive plan for the develop
ment and improvement of waterways throughout
the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
msxIcANs At CHICAGO CONVENTION

Chicago. May l5.-The rule against the iSSuanc'
Of tickets to the Republican National Convention
way to Mexico President Manuel Calera or tns
lower house of the Mexican Congress wrote 70 say
that he and some Of his associates wished 70 lear"
how Presidential nominations made IN th'
United States, and asked II he could have ticketS
Most OF the foreign guests or the convention VIII
occupy the seats reserved for the DIPLOMATS corps
at Washington, invitations having been extended !"
the representatives of different countries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
ROOSEVELT SENTIMENT IN MONTANA.

Butte, Mont. May 13--The Republican State Con-
ventiou will meet in Butte tomorrow. Although
the state central committee for Taft a
few weeks ago. the friends OF Taft have not yet
decided attempt TO force a resolution for an in
structed delegation to Chicago. There Is a dispo-
sition the part of some OF the delegates already
here to instruct for Roosevelt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
LOUISIANA HOUSE DIVIrE0.

Baton Rouge. La. May 13.-Presidentia! senti'
ment in the Louisiana House shown TO re IL
vided to-day when resolution inviting Brysn 70
address that body came NJ. An amendment IN
Guiding Governor johnson OF Minnesota and Sena-
tor Culberson. of Texas. opposed on tn'
ground that Bryan would undoubtedly be ms
choice at Denver. and a substitute resolution IN
dorsing Bryan offered a motion was then
made to lay the whole matter the table, 1S
this prevailed by overwhelming vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
TAFT FAVORED IN CALIFORNIA.

unofficial primary President Of the United states
have been received from throughout the state BY
General George Stone. chairman OF the Republican
State COMMITTEES. The polled Is 1850 OF ths
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03
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| Personals
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Think 1t Over

John f. Myers transacted busi-
ness in Upper Sandusky Thursday.
Mrs, +. 3, Normlllion and two
children OF Algep. Ohio is visiting
her sister Mrs. a. D, Mcilvain, OF
Breen street.
Mrs. NJ v. Payne Of West Co.
lumbia street, returned home
thursday evening after IA six
months visit with her son Of Chi
oago, Illinois.
Mr.. and Mrs James NJ Monnett
of South State street left this
morning for Caledonia. where they
attended the funeral Of Mrs. James
ho@ser this afternoon.
Mrs. Nelson FlansbuIIg and Mrs.
Herbert Welch, who have been
guests for the past week at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. Shurz
of West Church street returned to
their home in Chicago today.
The st, Mary's Sewing Circle
held well attended meeting at the
school house on north Prospect
street Thursday afternoon. The
hours from until were devoted
wholly to sewing.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03
fooee Votes

Marion Lodge No. 80, B. p. o.
Elks held an important meeting in
the halls last night. The attend
ance was exceedingly large. After
transacting business of routine ma
ture, initiatory work was taken up
and the degree or the order was
conferred upon a class Of two can
didates.
The annual installation of onlc-
ers took place at this meeting
with 5. G.. Kleinmaier acting as
installing officer and Edward Ault
grand esquire. the oath of Office
was administered to the following
corps OF officers: Wilbur Jacoby,
exalted ruler; g. E. Mccormick
esteemed leading knight; William
1plverstott. esteemed loyal knight;
Albert Howe. esteemed lecturing
knight; John Brigel secretary; w.
Il. Schaffner, treasurer; and A. G.
Holland. trustee. The exalted ruler
made the following appointments:
Harry $. Elliott, esquire: Pearl
Mears, inner guard; James Wark
chaplain: j. Lee Shaw, organist;
Memorial committee. G.. II. Foster
.C. l.. Allen. Louis Scherff. Finance
committee, S. G. keinmaier, Rich
ard Horn and y. j. Ryan. Visiting
committee, A. W. Bryant. Louis
Flocken and A. G. Johnson.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03
MAYORS PROCLAMATION

Section G9lS, Revised Statutes of
Ohio, reads:
''Whoever sells or gives away any
spurious, vlnous or malt liquors on
any election day, or being the keeper
of place where any such liquors are
habitually sold and drank, fails on
any election day to keep the same
closed, shall be fined not more than
One Hundred Dollars, and imprisoned
not more than ten days. 2"
Section 1888, Revised Statutes OF
Ohio, reads:
"The Mayor shall, three days pre-
vious to, and on the day OF any cleo
ton, issue Proclamation TO the
public setting forth therein the sub
stance OF the enactments to prohibit
the sale of intoxicating liquors on
that day; and it shall be the duty OF
the Mayor to take proper measures
for the enforcement OF such enact
ments."
Now, therefore l. Louis Schern
Mayor OF the City Of Marion, Ohio
do issue this my proclamation, notify
ing all persons that Monday the 9th
day of April, 1908, is an Election Day
as contemplated by said laws, and all
persons are warned to abide by the
provisions thereof. The marshal aud
assistants will promptly report to me
all persons violating said act
In witness whereof, | have here
unto set my hand and seal OF salt
city this End day OF April. 1908.
LOUIS SCHERFF, Mayor
o-qt
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03
l. O e. a L.
EVENTS

Basket Ball tonight. Hamilton
'Whirlwinds" VS.. Marion Y. NJ. G. A.
Mr.. and Mrs j. w. Barnette, OF
North Main street, are the parents
OF a son, born Thursday afternoon.
The famous race stallion, Gitchie
Manato," 2:O9(1-i, arrived in Marion
April lst, from the East.
ThcC members of the d. A. T..
fraternity will entertain their la
dies at dance IN the Tally Wag
hall this evening.
The public schools of the city
closed today to allow the children
their annual spring vacation of one
week. School will be reopened
Aprll 10.
Rev. William Mex Brackney, OF
Delaware. will preach Saturday
evening at seven O'Clock at Wesley
M. E. church and conduct the
third quarterly conference, tc
which all are cordially invited
r.. Il Carey, Of Upper Sandusky,
referee in bankruptcy, was here this
Afternoon hearing a number of con-
teste> claims in the Marion Manu-
featuring company and the Thibaut
cases.
The Sewing Circle OF the Evangel-
zeal church met at the home of Rev
and Mrs. 10. f. W. Stellhorn,
Thursday afternoon Sewing and
comfort work occupied the time, to-
gether with social chat. The next
meeting will be held in three
weeks.
Misses Gertrude and Edna Rob
erts of 20i Davids street. delight
fully entertained a company o
lady and gentlemen friends Thurs
day evening. A taffy pulling wa
an enjoyable feature of the even
ing.
A number of young friends o
Miss Ethel Walker gave her
very pleasant surprise at her home
on north Prospect street, Thursda
evening. About twenty-five wer
present ara passed the evening i
various social pleasures. An oil
fashioned taffy putting was
feature OF the evening.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03
Dolce Court

Chief of Police Levi Cornwell sworc
out afridavits this morning against
Abel and Coonrol and Michael Burke
charging them with breaking the city
screen ordinance, The warrants were
served this afternoon. Affidayits
will be filed later against the same
parties, preferring charges for break
ing that part OF the ordinance per-
tanning TO the removal OF chairs and
card tables from bar rooms.
Aside from the two above named
all OF the saloonists seem to be pay
ing due respect to the clty's new or
prosecute the Offenders to the limit
dlnance. The police say that they will
and the fight promises to be in pro-
gress within the next few days.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03

so far as the section men of the
Erie railroad are concerned the
working hours have been increased
from eight to ten hours per day.
The action comes as a surprise to
many, who have believed the road
would continue through the sum-
mer with an eight hour schedule.
The working hours of number OF
other classes OF workmen is also
under consideration by the Erie
oiticials.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03

Joseph and Charles Burns and
Richard Smith, WHO We're arrested
Thursday afternoon, were given a
hearing before Mayor Scherff this
morning. They were arrested by Of
fcer McDoonugh who placed a charge
OF intoxication against them May
or Scherff found them to be only COM
mon penniless hobos and ordered them
lOnt OF town.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03
Railrod> Votes

Erie conductor William Whetro
was taken very i'll with an attack
OF heart disease, while on his run
between this city and Kent. We'd
nesday. lie was taken to his home
in Gallon, where he was given sur
gical attention. He is in a very
critical condition.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03

Pat Manning hobo, who was ar
rested Thursday afternoon in the
West End on a Charge of drunken
ness and resisting an officer, was ar
raigned In mayors court this morn
ling. He pleaded guilty to the charge
and the mayor sentenced him TO
thirty days In the Columbus work
house.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03

The temple and malta degrees were
conferred on c,ass or candidates at
a special meeting of Marion Com
mandery No. 80, Knights Templar
last evening.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03
Court happenings

In the case OF the State of Ohio
on the relation of the prosecuting
attorney, against Hiram II, Noyes,
and the Fidelity Trust company of
Maryland, the last named defend
ant through its attorney IL. j.,
Nichols. today filed a demurrer in
the common pleas court.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03

Hooking Valley passenger No. SO
Sout Inbound was delayed over one
hour this morning, owing to defec-
tive track near Columbus.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03

The Ladies Guild of st, Paul's
chucrh met yesterday afternoon at
the Parish house and made arrange
ments to hold sale on Saturday,
April IS.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03

Basket Ball tonight. Hamilton
'Whirlwlnds" VS.. Marion Y. NJ. C. A.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03

Marion Book Beer on tap Satur-
day. Guaranteed strictly pure.
4-3-2t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03

Wayside Lodge. l. o. o f. met
last night and attended TO routine
business.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03

Basket Ball tonight Hamilton
"Whirlwinds' VS., Marion Y. M. c. A.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03

Basket Ball tonight. Hamilton
."Whirlwinds" VS.. Marion Y. NJ, c. A.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03

Order case Of Book Beer for your
home. Strictly pure. Phone 15O.
4-3-2t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03

At a regular meeting of the Com
panion Foresters Thursday evening,
arrangements were completed for an
|auction of the goods remaining from
the recent sale. The meeting was
well attended.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03

| well attended.
There will be called meeting
of the Lady MacCabces in the lodge
halls tomorrow afternoon. A large
attendance is desired.
Only routine business was consid-
cred by the knights Of st. John at
a regular meeting held in the lodge
halls Thursday evening.
Only business of a general routine
mature was considered at well at
tended meeting Of Uniform Rank
Knights of Pythias, held last night.
! Pathfinder lodge No. i21 met lart
might with large attendance M
transacted only business of routine
nature.
The Modern Woodmen met and
considered regular business Thurs
day evening.
Routine business was considered
at regular meeting of the Druids
Thursday evening. The meeting
was well attended.
There viii be a regular meeting
lof the llraternal Ccnser in the lodge
halls this eveniaS.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-04-03

There viii be regular meeting
of the Rraternal Ccnser in the lodge
halls this eveniaS.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-02-07
First Over All.

George Fl. Berry, of Romeo,
has added another feather to his
cap by winning first premium on
field peas at the Great Western
Stock Show at Denver recently.
Mr.. Berry also took first prize on
peas at the Conejos county fair at
Alamosa and seems to have the
world beat when it comes to grow
ing field peas. The following let
ter from Prof. w. H. Olin, of the
state agricultural college, is self
explanatory:
Fort Collins, January 30, 1908.
Mr.. George H. Berry,
Romeo, Colo,
Dear Mr. Berry,
/ am pleased to tell you that
you won first premium on the best
twenty-five pounds of field peas at
the Western Stock Show. En-
closed please find check for same,
S4.OO. l congratulate you and
trust it may be an encouragement
to make satisfactory and more
worthy exhibit next season.
Would it be possible for you to
send me twenty pounds of these
peas by express? If SO, please let
me know as desire to have some
shipped me some time this month
to furnish field peas for seed COM
petition work in your valley.
Thanking you for assisting us in
making a creditable feed and for
age exhibit, and hoping that you
will aid us in the work next season,
1 am,
Yours very truly,
w. II. OLIN