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Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
RICH FISK STRIKE
Ore Found that Runs Thous
ands Of Dollars to the Ton
Pumps Repaired and
Now Working.

The excitement created by the rich
find in the War Dance last week was
augmented by strike in the 14th level
in the Fisk mine where body of ore
was found that assays up into the
thousands of dollars. The Fisk has
produced some wonderfully rich ore in
its day but nothing that will compare
to the richness of last weeks discovery
has ever before been encountered. The
vein is several inches in width and
sample taken from a two-inch center
streak is matted with wire gold. When
hit with hammer instead of breaking
the ore has to be worked apart. The
ore on either side of the streak of wire
gold assays 40 ounces to the ton. The
extent of the ore body has not been de-
termined as it has not been shot into.
Work at the point where the find was
made had to be abandoned on account
OF the eletric pumps being out of re-
pair and the air needed for the machine
drills had to be used to run the auxil-
iary steam pumps. The pots for the
electric pumps arrived Tuesday and as
soon as repairs are made miners will
commence breaking the ore in the 14th.
The pocket struck in the 14th has
paid big in the upper levels but the val
ues were nothing like those found last
week. Work is also being done in the
14th levels in the Mammoth and Bob
tail and these two veins are both in
good pay ore. In the 14th levels of the
the Mammoth and the Bobtail and the
ore is also of a much better grade than
that found in the upper levels.
A crosscut is being run from the 14th
in the Fisk to catch the Gregory vein
and it is expected when this vein is en-
countered rich ore will be found as the
Gregory has produced big in years past,
yielding several fortunes.
o. B. Thompson, manager of the
Fifty company left for the east a few
day<'Ago and took samples of the rich
ore found in the Fisk strike with him.
The stockholders in the east will open
their eyes when they see this ore.
When the pumps are repaired this week
it is thought they will be in condition to
work without break and operations
will then be pushed without interrupt
ton. The outlook for the Fifty COM
pany has never been brighter and with
in month the tonnage from the sew
eral properties being worked will be
enormous.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
What 0ur Gold Wealth Means.

An eagle, $40 gold piece, is just
about one inch in diameter. Imagine
glittering yellow ribbon of $40 gold
pieces lying edge to edge, beginning at
San Francisco and extending eastward
throug the Sacramento valley of Cali
fornia, across the lofty Sierra Nevada
mountains, spanning the great Ameri-
can desert in Nevada and Utah, over
the praries of Wyoming and Nebraska,
across the green fields of Iowa and ILL.,
inois, over Indiana and Ohio, through
the hills of New York and Massachu-
setts, and out into the Atlantic ocean
half way to the British Isles-imagine
this continuous string of golden eagles
edge to edge, without break or inter-
ruption, over this vast stretch of land
and sea--a distance which consumes at
least eight days in the swiftest express
trains and ocean steamers-and you
will be able to form some conception Of
the amount of gold that has been pro-
duced in the United States.
The profits from the gold industry
are magnificent. They are greater
than in any other department of COM
mercial activity. The figures of the
worlds production are enormous. In
1907 the output of the gold mines of the
earth amounted to nearly half billion
dollars. Of this vast sum about one
half, or more than $500, 200, 900, was
net profit. No other industry can
make such a showing as this. This
gold was found in America, in Mexico,
in South Africa, in Australia and else
where. This huge sum of profits
more than 5000, 900, OOO-was distributed
to scores of thousands of people. Les
lies Weekly.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
Church Of The Assumption.

Last Sunday, May oath, will long be
remembered by the children and men,
bers of St. Mary's Church of the As
sumption. The children-30 in all
made three days retreat under the
care of the Sisters of St. Joseph, who
took the greatest interest in their spirit
ual affairs in preparing them for this
most important day of their life, name
ly-First Holy Communion. The chill
dren being so carefully prepared gave a
most edifying example of piety, this and
the solemnity of the day was greatly
appreciated by the members of the con-
gregation who pronounced it as a men,
orable day in the history of the church.
Next Sunday, May S1st, Rt. Rev. N.
C. Matz, bishop of Denver, will give
the sacrament of confirmation to about
20 children after the O'Clock mass in
St. Mary's Church of Assumption. AL
are kindly invited to attend.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
Wedding Bells Were Ringing.

Mr.. Oscar Williams of this city, and
Miss Jessie McKinnon of Black Hawk,
were married in Pueblo Wednesday of
last week. This announcement will
prove an agreeable surprise to the many
friends of the young couple, although
to those intimately acquainted with
them it has been expected the marriage
would take place at any time. The
groom is young and prosperous busi-
ness man of this city, being the eldest
son of Mrs. Libbe Williams of this city.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. John
McKinnon of Black Hawk, and is highly
esteemed by all who chance to know
her. The many friends of the young
couple join with the Observer in wish
ing them bright and prosperous voy-
age over matrimonial seas. [Oscar is
expected back to earth again in a few
days..
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
Heavy Lead Values in Bullion.

The new shaft house was completed
on the Bullion No. 2 lode in Eureka dis
trict last week and the machinery was
put in motion. Sinking is now being
prosecuted in the shaft and rapid head
way is being made. The shaft is OPEN
ing up into better ore with every shot,
The streak that is being sunk on is from
four to five feet in width and the ore
runs as high as $500 to the ton in gold,
silver and lead. There is two-foot
streak of lead ore in the vein, which
makes the general assay of the ore "a
per cent lead.
The German M. & M. company, main-
ly Colorado City men, working the Bull
ion, took lease and option on the prop
erty last December. The first work
done was in the tunnel on the lode,
driven from Eureka gulch. 1t was in
100 feet and the German company drove
it so feet more. 1t was abandoned in
January and shaft was sunk. This
was started on the vein, which was
struck almost at grass roots. The shaft
is down rs feet and ore of good grade
was taken out from the surface. Ship
ments will commence within a short
time.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28

| ing engineers who shall be familiar with
the mining conditions of Gilpin county,
one to be appointed by the mining COM
panies, the other by the tunnel company,
and to this commission shall be submit
ted all disputes as to the drainage of
mines, payment of fees, and anything
pertaining to the relations between the
tunnel and the mining companies as be-
tween the mining companies themselves.
This commission shall have power to ex-
anime all books, ore returns, ETC., and
any information thus obtained shall be
considered confidential by them. All
matters submitted to them shall be pass
ed upon by them and their decision shall
be binding on all parties to the dispute.
In case of their failure to agree, they
are empowered to appoint third per-
son as umpire, who shall be a competent
mining engineer and shall not be inter-
ested in the ownership or operation of
any mine in this district, whose decision
shall be final. The reasonable costs of
the arbitration shall be levied by the
commission in an equitable way and as
sessed to the party or parties who in
their opinions should pay for the same.
The properties effected by this agree
ment and the owners of which have
signed the contract with the Newhouse
company, number 322. The past pro-
duction of the section to be drained is
s55, 900, 900. The estimated tonnage for
the last 40 years is 4,2OO, 900 tons. The
cost of drainage by pumps has been
about 81, 900 a month. This tunnel pro-
ject will increase the life of the mines
to 1900 feet below the tunnel level or
an average of 31O0 feet vertical depth.
In the big mines most of the ore is
worked out to depth of 800 feet, thus
giving an enormous tonnage for the fu-
fure. Ninety per cent of the water of
the mines comes from above the 1000
foot level, thus future tunneling or
pumping to any extent will be obviated.
The tunnel will furnish means of ven-
tilation and ready transportation to
mines and mills near the portal in COM
petition with the tramway and teams on
the surface to the mills and concentrat-
ors in Black Hawk.
The principal mines to be benefited by
the extension of the Newhouse tunnel
are the Egyptian group, Roderick Dhu,
San Juan, Avon, Mackey- Burroughs,
Ophir- Burroughs, Kansas-Burrou g h s
Phoenix-Burroughs, Kansas, California.
Gold Coin, Kemp City, American Flag,
Flack, Ivanhoe, Poo, Hubert group,
Prize group, Concrete, Grand Central,
Newfoundland, Butler, Gold Collar and
Eureka.
The tunnel, when completed, will be
about $1,000 feet in length. From the
portal to the present breast is 17,47C
feet. 1t is estimated that 1900 feet will
have to be driven before the first water
course is cut.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
Elks' Entertainment.
course is C

Finch and Dudley, the Denver Posts
two heavyweights, appeared before the
Elks as advertised last Friday evening.
The hall was crowded with members of
the order and their families. The work
of both Mr.. Finch and Mr.. Dudley was
of high class and they put up show
that was an evenings entertainment in
itself. Mr.. Finch, the cartoonist, was
there with the chalk and could draw
anything but draft. He caricatured
everyone within reaching distance of
his eyesight and glance would tell one
the person he had pictured. Mr.. Dud-
ley gave few of his choice monologues
and told few stories about local people
that were original and amusing. Beside
the Denver visitors solos were sung by
Mrs. Ada Russell Davis and Mr.. George
Hamllik. These two were well received.
DIR. Hannah and Charles Myers played a
couple of duets on the piano and were
greeted with loud applause. H. Irving
Jones gave one or two violin selections
that were enjoyed immensely and Bruce
Meyers as usual rendered cornet solos
that were indeed most pleasing. After
the program the evening was given over
to dancing, which lasted until the mid
night hour. During the dancing, punch
and waters were served.
Before the entertainment Mr.. Dudley
met several Of the prominent citizens
and got interviews for the write-up he
will give the county in next Sunday
Post. While Mr.. Dudley was having
the interviews Mr.. Finch was taking
pictures with his pencil.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
Killed In lhe Lillian.

VIM. Lewis, a middle aged man, en-
ployed in the Lillian mine in the Russell
gulch district, was killed this afternoon
shortly after o'clock. He was climb
ing up the ladder-way and at point 240
feet from the bottom, lost his hold and
fell the entire distance, striking the
bucket in the shaft. The man was
patching in Russell, but it is understood
that he has wife and three or four
children in England.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
EXAMINE MINES
More People Being Attracted
by the Wonderful Wealth
of Gilpin County's
Producers.

w. w. Seaver, of Frisco, Colorado,
F. w. Rebbock, of Rockford, ILL.,, &C
companied by John A. Salisbury, Of
Denver, were in the county Friday to
make an examination of the Victor lode
located near the Champion, on Belle.
view mountain, owned by T. H. Potter
and H. j. Hawley, of this city.
The gentlemen were well pleased
with the property, it being better than
represented. They were also very
much interested in the extensive min
ing operations being carried on in the
Russell section. Before leaving they
visited both banks and saw gold retorts
from the numerous mines which con-
vinced them that Gilpin county has any
amount af the precious metal.
The Victor mine which Mr.. Seavor
and Mr.. Rebbock are arranging to take
hold of, is being worked at present by
Frank Moody, who is shipping ore that
that runs better than three ounces to
the cord. This ore is being taken out
of level, driven on the vein from the
Virginia canon side of the gulch. All
work is being done here. The main
shaft on the lode is located on the divide
between Fall river and the Virginia
canon side. This is 100 feet deep ard
is 600 feet from the level. Considerable
surface ore has been taken out through
the shaft. The Victor vein is a large
true fissure and in the early days the
mine was big producer.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
Hot Time Lateral.

Inc NeWnOuSe electr1c CrOlieyS are
now running through the Hot Time tun-
mel to the bottom of the Old Town shaft.
The counterbalance hoist will be COM
pleted this week and begin lowering the
ore from the deeper levels to the tunnel
This completes the huge work of re-
equipping of Old Town for working
through the tunnel and will enable the
resumption of ore extraction on larger
scale than ever before. Mr.. George
Kimball states that tests thus far made
indicate, however, that a considerable
amount of ore which he had planned to
ship to the concentrators here can be
treated better by amalgamation in which
case such ore will be hoisted to surface,
as heretofore. Idaho Springs Gazette.
Good headway is now being made by
Manager R. C. Bonney in sinking the
shaft on the Sun and Moon mine from
the 11th to the 18th level. In the lateral
from the Newhouse tunnel over 1900
feet of the drift has been completely
retimbered and the replacing of timbers
in the raise station has also been finish
ed. Men have now been placed at work
putting the raise in shape for immediate
raising from the tunnel to connect with
the 18th level of the shaft. All of this
work will be pushed; the total distance
between the tunnel and surface is 2, 100
feet, of which all but 745 feet has been
completed.
D. S. Curry, president of the company
now operating the mines under lease and
option, is here inspecting the new work
and is much pleased with the rapid pro-
gress that has been made by Mr.. Bon
ney in putting the property in such good
condition for operations.
Milling facilities have been secured
and just as quick as the development
has advanced the mines will be in shape
for the output of mineral.
The Sun .and Moon is one of the big
mines in the district. 1t has a record
of producing over 81, 800, 900 from the
ground above the 11th level reaching
from the Garden through the Moon, Sun
aAd w Cihi. 4uc eInDTdCe
one of the richest sections of the counties
of Clear Creek and Gilpin, within which
they are situated.
AS the ore body has been found to 60
below the lower levels, the mines are
sure to have heavy production before
the close of the year.
Everybody in the district knows the
Sun and Moon, for it was one of the
mainstays of the camp for long time.
Its ore shoot has been continuous from
the time worked at the surface in the
Garden shaft to the sinking of the shaft
and drifting at the 1lth level. The ore
shoot in the vein is 600 feet in length
and pitches to the eastward. It has
been SO thoroughly determined that
prospecting for other ore shoots viii
not be attempted.
The pay roll Of the mine is now IS, OO(
month and will be increased to double
that sum before the end Of the summer
Idaho Springs Gazette.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
Gard Of Thanks.

To the Degree of Honor, Women of
Woodcraft, teachers and pupils of the
public school, and to all who have as
sisted us during the sickness and death
of our dear wife and mother, we desire
to express our appreciation of their
many kindnesses and our sincere thanks
for their timely aid and the beautiful
floral tributes. F. N. COMFORT,
AND FAMILY.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
Attention Rough & Ready Hook No. 2, Co. No. {

Regular monthly meeting at head
quarters Wednesday evening at 7:3O
o'clock sharp, June Sd, 1908. All men,
bers are requested to attend, as bus:-
ness Of importance is to be transacted.
J. w. SI0I, Secretary.
VIZ. EUrENEIER, Foreman.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28
Sumner Ihealers Open,

Decoration Day, Elitch's, Manhattan
and the White City, in Denver, open.
Half rate via Colorado & Southern Sat-
urday, May S0th, good to return Sum
day.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28

LOST.-Between the postoffice in
Central and Russell Gulch, lady's light
tan coat. Finder leave at Eclipse stable
and receive suitable reward.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28

first-class gasoline hoist. The shaft
has been retimbered to the bottom and
everything is in shape for larger opera
tions.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28

Get your flower and garden seeds at
Hawley's. A large and fresh supply.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-28

II you want high-grade goods and
courteous treatment trade at awley's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Naturalist club.
 St Michael's Drum corps, Water vile.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
POST OFFICES EMPLoYEs.
Must Not Take Part in Politics or
 Contribute Funds

For the benefit of the federal of ficials employed in other depart ments of the post office postmasters have a copy of circular letter thac has been issued by the treasury de- partment relating to political as sessments. It is warning against political assessments and partisan activity of federal office holders. Among other things the circular says that service on political committees or as delegates to county, state or district conventions of a political party are forbidden.
 Other things which the circular prohibits and which federal office holders are banded against are con- tinued political activity, and leader ship; the publication of a newspa- per in the interests of political par ty; holding office in a club which takes active part in political cam paigns and management; the circu- lar or petitions having a political ob- Ject; service as a commissioner of election in community where it was notorious that a commissioner of election must be an active politi- clan; accepting a nomination for { political office with intention of re- signing from the competitive service if elected; recommendation by clerks and carriers of person to be post master; activity in local option cam paigns; service as inspector of cleo tion."
 The officials are also forbidden to contribute to other officials for po- litical objects or to solicit or receive political assessments in federal pub lie buildings. z....~.. s,
 The penalty for violating any of the provisions may be a fine of S1,- 900 or imprisonment for three years or both in the discretion of the fed eral courts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
HOW TO ADVERTISE.

An unusually large number of men are volunteering for service in the United States navy, and of these an exceptional number are accepted be- cause fit. In consequence navy off, cials are in a serene and confident mood. This recalls a bit of history. Last year the bureau of navigation appropriated $50,000 for advertising for recruits and used the money in monthlies, weeklies and dailies. This year, before deciding how to spend a similar amount, the bureau thought it best to analyZe returns. It was found that recruits induced to enter the service by magazine advertise ments cost from $15 to s65 each and those from daily newspapers s3.S6 each. Therefore this years appro- priation was placed mainly with the dailies, and the results are beginning to appear.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
GOV WOODRUFF MILKED COW.
He Did It Himself and the Farmers
 Club Cheered Him.

New Haven, Aug 31.-On Satur- day the members of the Union League Farmers club autOed over the hills to Orange and made a criti- cal inspection of the crop preserves of Postmaster James 4. Hawsrth, Frank CoTbin and Wilson H. Lee At Farmer Lees extensive dairy farm no less a parsonage than his gxcelleney. Governor RoIlin s. Wood ruff, proved that. despite the strenu- ous duties of the executive office of the state. he could milk a COW. This important event took place during the afternoon The subject was Molly Stark, a gentle COW of splendid pedigree. and she took to the g1v- eTnoT's advances most kindly. When the lacteal fluid began to flow rnder the manipulatiOns of the governor the other farmers cheered him lusti- ly. and Molly Stark seemed also to enter into appreciation of his sue cess After the milking there was a grand spread and later in the day. at Walnut grove nearby. there wss a clambake. Among the popular songs sung were He Rambler snG Locked in the Stable With the Sheep"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

Tn what does a lawyer resemble a woodcock? In the length of his bill.
 Whats the difference in buying tea and coffee from us and getting 1t at some other store? If you buy from us you're SURE to get the nice kind.
 On which side of a pitcher is the handle? Outside.
 Which is most beneficial, pitcher of buttermilk or a pitcher of beer? Beer will make you miserable and take your money. Buttermilk will make you healthy, happy and cheer ful. Which for yours? WE sell buttermilk.
 When a boy falls into the water what's the first thing he does? He gets wet.
 When is it a good thing to lose your temper? When it's bad one.
 Why is it we sell the best tea, cof- fee, butter and cocoa in the city? Because we know when to buy, how to buy, where to buy and we know the quality to buy.
 Why does a chicken cross over the street in the mud? To get on the other side.
 What word of five letters of which when you take away two only one remains? Stone.
 Why does the new depot look like a bum job? Because the of the bum. cheap brick it's built of. It should be moved to Union City or Wolcott.
 When will you want a wash bowl or pitcher with a pound of our war ranted good baking powder, 45c per pound? We have them to-day. To- morrow they may be gone, remem- Der.
 PHELAN'S T STORE
 q East AcAin St. Telephone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
The Miller &PeCkCo  RUGS.

New fall patterns now in. Very many styles in room sizes and small rugs to match. SPECIAL AT $21.5O.
 Body Brussels Rugs, 9x12, best quality, frame goods, small sizes to match.
 SPECIAL AT $1S.5O.
 Administer Rugs, size. Ax10h it, Oriental patterns, two toned col brings and medallions, also small rugs to match. "te@
 TAPESTRY RUGS. AT $13.50-Tapestry Rugs, SKIP, best 10 wire goods. AT $12.50-Tapestry Rugs, 9x11 feet. AT s1.9S-Axminster and Moquette Rugs, 27x60 Rugs, 27x60 inches, best standard made goods, from s2.39 and $2.50. AT $1.39-100 Administer Rugs, 27x60 inches, mottled, with bor- ders to match, value S2.
 UPHOLSTERY GOODS.
 Draperies and Lace Curtains. , New fall goods now coming in both light and heavy draperies, mus lins, nets and lace curtains. Let us show you what we are offering. Irish Point Curtains.
 Cluny Curtains. .N Arabian Curtains. .-.-a Nottingham Curtains.
 Muslin Curtains. .... Cross Stripe Curtains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
$ , 7 X

comrade to 557. has just arrived. It is the same style shoe being made on the same last. only 1t has large black hooks and eyeiets. instead of the nickel. Every man in the ciy knows what the Waterbury Boy shoe. No s57. was. So let them come and look over this new one. We are positive that you wiIl be yell pleased with our latest addition to our Wa tsrbury Boy line The price Is s4. same as s57. We have received aside from this shoe. a large lot of Waterbury Boys in the ts5o grade. including Patent Colt. vici Kid and Gsn Metal. and the stock is running better than ever If you want to sss something new and hobby in the line of shoes come to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

Take Kodol whenever you feel that you need it. That is the only time you need to take Kodol. Just when you need it; then you will not be troubled with sour stomach, belch- ing, gas on the stomach, etc. Sold by Buckingham Pharmacy.