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Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31

20 the scrap heap and one of the lat
"ao installed.
Without the siishtest feeling of es-
otsm the Observer feels that it is
justified in laying claim to the best
equipped otfice in the Gilpi, and
Clear Creek districts. With the new
machine we are now-in a position
to execute orders for job work with
.he utmost promptness, as more tme
can be devoted to this department
since the regular body composition
Of the paper is work that can be ac-
complishcd on the machine in one
fifth the time it formerly required
BY hand. Another thing to be con-
sidercd and which is Of mportance
not alone to ourselves but to our
numerous patrons is the fast that
with the machine the distribution
Of typ. is entirely eliminated-the
metal after being used is remeIted.
Heretofore two men have devoted
the greater part Of Friday and
all of Saturday to Throwing in" the
'yP:. Thus it can be seen where
this time can be given to Other worx.
And may we say word In con-
clusion-that is, to bestow upon the
good, kind and generous hearted peo-
pie OF the Little Kingdom of Gill
pin" our lasting appreciation and
gratitude for the favors, patronage
and most kindly consideration you
have most eraciously extended to
Us. Situated as we now are, at a
tins which looks more promising
for renewed prosperity than any
period within the past decade, we
can assure the people of GiIpin
county that the Observer will be
found at the head Of the line always
ready and willing to boost this
wonderful section.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
A Happy and Joyous New Year.
W lAlA lAAtAAnSs
j. w. Williams

To one and all A. Rapin extends
this greeting with many happy re-
turns of the day. Having enjoyed
our share of patronage during the
past twelve months and many pre-.
ceding years. we feel most grateful to
the kind people of Gilpin county. We
will continue to enjoy your patron
age by supplying You the best from
the completest jewellery stock in Col
orado. Repairing of all kinds will
be executed in skillful manner.
Yours respectfully.
A. Rapin.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
A Happy New Year.

The Pharmacy of Ii. p. Davies
& Co.. extends New Years greet
ing to its patrons and the citizens
of Gilpin county and thanks them
for the trade received during the
year 1908. In the future as in the
past we will continue to keep the
best line of drugs. preparatory med
icines, paints, oils, perfumes and
fancy articles in the county. Again
thanking the public and hoping all
will enjoy prosperous New Year,
we remain. Respectfully yours.
Ii. p. Davies & Co,
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
With Best Wishes.

| desire to extend to the mining
fraternity of Gilpin county and the
people in general my most sincere
thanks for past favors and hope
by giving proper attention to my
work to merit your patronage in the
future My establishment is we'll
equipped with all modern appliances
to make assays promptly and with
a marked degree of accuracy. Bring
in your samples and have them test
ed. Fair treatment always.
With thanks,
J. W. Williams.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
An Establishment Of Long Standing

An Establishment OF Long standing.
We wish to fully express our
thanks and gratefulness to the res
idents of Gilpin county who have
traded with us during the many
years we have conducted n grocery
establishment in Central City. We
have always endeavored to keep the
most complete and the best selected
line of goods possible to obtain.
That this practice has always been
appreciated is evidenced by the ever
increasing patronage we have enjoy
ed. We have made it n rule to
treat our patrons with the utmost
courtesy and consideration and in
this have met with gratifying sue.
cess. We hope it will fall to the
lot of every person within the con-
fines of Gilpin county to reap dur
ing the New Year unbounded health,
wealth and prosperity.
Very truly yours,
The Hawley Mdse. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
Standard Assay Office Greets YOU


At the dawn of the New Year we
greet you with enlarged quarters
and increased FACILITIES for doing the
best and most accurate assay work
in any mining region. The estab-
lishment is equipped in every par
ticular to render prompt service to
the mine owners or lessees and the
charges are reasonable consisten,
with the highest grade of work
Thanking all for their courtesies and
favors during the year 1908 and feel
ing assured that the same will be
continued, l remain,
Yours most gratefully
p. R. Alsdorf.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
GREETINGS to Our Customers

Comes from the Gilpin Lumber Co.,
which is extended to our countless
is just about to close and for the
patronage accorded us during the
past twelve months we return thanks
to all and trust that the year 1909
will prove joyous one to you. With
the assurance that we will continue
our long established custom of keep
ing our yards supplied with the best
of rough and dressed lumber for build,
ing purposes, We are.
Yours truly.
The Gilpin Lumber Co
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31

Thomas Skinner, who Is quite
popular with the local fans. having
played ball with the Central team on
numerous occasions, has been elect
ed captain OF the mines football team
at Golden. The gentleman is an ath-
lete OF the first order and is as good
at football as he is at base ball, and
that IL going some.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
Yours truly.
The Gilpin Lumber Co.

The linotype In the Observer office
has attracted dozens of people dur.
ing this week. They come in from
all parts of the county to see the
wonderful machine. All kinds of
comment was made. some being quite
witty. One curious individual said {:
Works like bloody "horgan."
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31

FOR SALE. Scholarship in the In
ternational Correspondence schools. For
further particulars apply at this office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-28
ROAD OPERATORS
Confer With President and Interstate
Commerce Commission.

Washington. Jan. 27.-Confercnces of
inheritance to all the railroads in the
country were held today by the oper3t-
ing vice presidents of 1o or Is great
lines with President Roosevelt and Sub
seouently with the Interstate Com
merce Commission.
The officials represented by authority
practically all the chief railways in the
United States They presented to the
President and to the Interstate Com
mcrce Commission a request that an
amendment be recommended to Con-
gress TO the act ITO promote the safety
of employees and travellers upon rail-
roads by limiting the hours Of service
of employees thereon"
The delegation pointed out to the
President that the act referred to is TO
become effective March 4th next. 1t
limits the hours Of duty Of telegraphers
and such other railway employees as
may be engaged in transmitting train
orders Commonly the act is known as
the 9-hour law. The delegation pre-
sented to President Roosevelt argu-
,nent in support Of an extension Of the
time when the law shall 60 into effect.
After some informal discussion the
President referred the committee 70
| the commission. that body, under the.
law, apparently having the necessary
authority to accede to the wishes Of the
committee. should the request be deem
ed proper. During the afternoon. the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-28
IN THE HOUSE.
Fowler Discusses Merits Of His Re-
Gently Introduced Financial Bill.

Washington. Jan. 27.--Tho street
railway systems of the District Of
Columbia and the financial question
occupied the time of the House Of Rep
resentatives today. The latter subject
was discussed by Mr.. Fowler. chair
man Of the committee on banking and
currency in an exhaustive speech in
which he opposed bond-secured cur
rency and the proposed establishment
Of central hank. MI. Fowler used
Tor his text the bill introduced by him
early in the present month. providing
among other things for bank rede:np-
ton districts which he argued would
meet national emergencies. His re-
marks We're given close attention by
members or both sides OF the House
and when he finished he was loudly ap-
plaudcd.
The Indian appropriation bin was re-
ported to the House by Sherman, n. ".
chairman Of the House committee or
Indian affairs. The bill carries n total
appropriation of ss,ol5.69s. Several
Examinations and reductions mark the
Inauguration of a policy decided upon
by the committee and the commission
er of Indian affairs to do away with
all nor-reservation schools in the Unit
ed States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-28
Thieves Rob
Mail Wagon.

New Orleans, La. Jan. 2I.-ThieVes
last night robbed a United States mail
wagon loaded with incoming mail which
had Just arrived from Cincinnati and
other Northern points over the Queen
q Crescent route. The thieves were
reported to have secured about 5000,
but the postoffice authorities refused to
make any statement about the amount
of the robbery.
The wagon, on which rode a driver
and q railway mail clerk, was attacked
near some freight cars in the down.
town section Of the city. The driver
and clerk, neither of whom was hurt.
were held by the police on suspicion.
At least two out of II mail sacks were
rified.
Barney Simmons, the clerk, and S. ].
Smith, the driver, say that two men
armed with revolvers stopped the
horses and jumped into the wagon. The
wagon was then driven to a dark spot
about 100 yards from police station.
There the robbers obtained the key to
the screened portion of the wagon and
after forcing the mail employees into a
box car, returned to rifle the mail.
The finding Of a mail sack in the
street a few minutes after the robbery
led to the discovery of the imprisoned
mail employees.
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CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT
Wanted by Stockholders Of the United
Illuminating Co.

Providence, r. l., Jan. 2'.-At a
meeting of stockholders Of the United
Illuminating Co. a holding company
for several lighting plants in Maine
and Vermont. which was held III this
city today, action was taken looking
toward the removal from. office of II.
Curtis Fletcher, president OF the cor
poration. Mr.. Fletcher is local
broker
At the close of the meeting those
who were present stated that they
constituted majority of the stock
holders Of the concern. They further
stated that certain charges as to the
management Of the company which
had been considered at today's meet
ing might result in legal proceedings.
The nature Of these charges and the
reasons for opposition to President
Fletcher We're not made public. 1t was
announced that there would be an Of
fetal meeting Of the stockholders Of
the holding company at Portland. Me-,
within a few weeks. at which plans
for the organization of the hold
ing company or Of the individual light
ing companies would be considered.
The lighting plants for which the
United Illuminating Co, is the holding
company are located at Dexter. Farm
ington, Belfast. Fairfield and PASSPORT,
Me, and Windsor. VT
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SOME GOOD BOUTS ON
THE QUAKER CITY GARD.

Philadelphia. Pa, Jan. 21.-The In
dustrial Boxing Club will make its
fourth attempt to stage Jimmy Card
ner OF Lowell. Mass, next Friday night.
The last three previous attempts have
resulted in failures, but the club hopes
to secure some one to met Jimmy on
Friday. There is some talk of Jack
Blackburn being Gardeners opponent.
Joe Theel viii have another bout on
Wednesday, when he meets Tommy
Langdon at the Wayne A. c.
Joe Walcott and Terry Martin will
appear in the wind-up at the Broadway
A. c. on Thursday. The National A. c.
will also hold a show on Saturday.
Harry Lewis has returned home
from his quick victory over Frank
Mantell and the National A. c. is try
ing ~ match him with Billy Papke for
a date about the middle Of February
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-28
PIScATAQUiS COURT.
Several Criminal Cases Disposed Of
One Man Missing When Called.

Dover, Me. Jan. 2I.-(SpeciaD. Monday
was criminal day in the supreme court.
The criminal docket was taken ur at the
opening of court In the morning. County
Attorney W. a. Burgess had the follow
ing arraigned:
Alfred Misho,, of Milo charged with 4
single sale. pleaded not guilty.
Nelson Langlois OF Milo. three sepa-
rate counts. To an indictment charging
him with being a common seller, Lang
lois pleaded not guilty and he also plead
ed not guilty to an Indictment charging
him with single sale and to a second COM
mon seller charge. Langiois was commit
ted until he can procure bonds.
Irving Trefetheren was fined $50 and
costs for single sale. but sentence was
SUSPENDED until the September term OF
court.
| Edward Mudgett Of Orono pleaded gull
! ty to a charge of larceny and not guilty
, to charge Of single sale
! Sentences will be pronounced later in
| the week.
| A stir was caused by the disappearance
of Henry BARLEY Of Greenrille. Bart.
ley has several indictments against him
for liquor selling He was to have beer
larraigned today and came to Dover for
1.-THE purpose this morning. When tht
thine for calling his cases came BARLEY
was among the missing. Despite the ef
lforts of several officers BARLEY could no
The located
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-28
BONDS ARE DEFAULTED.
Two Men Fail to Appear In Supreme
Court at Saco-Others Sentenced.

Saco. Me, Jan. 27.---When the Grim
inal docket was taken by Judge Pea
body in the supreme court today, two
Biddeford men, Alex Rose and Dennis
Delaney, charged with violation Of the
liquor law, failed to appear and their
bonds were defaulted, while Alphonso
Fleurant. a third resident Of the city
across the river, was awarded the al
tentative Of going TO Jail for 80 days
Or paying fine Of 800 and costs. His
attorney said Fleurent was unable TO
pay the fine.
Napoleon Poulin. Clode Larive and
Fred Butler, all Of North Berwick,
charged with maintaining q nuisance.
were allowed d suspension OF sentence
on condition that they leave the State.
a jury awarded Angelo Potion DAM
ages of $4,000 in 4 suit against the Pep
perell Manufacturing Co Miss Potion
was injured while at work in the mill,
part Of her scalp being torn off by a
machine.
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ENJOYABLE CONCERT
Given Monday Evening Under Aus
pieces Of Young Mems Club.

4 most enjoyable evening was af-
forded to a large number Of people
last night by the concert which was
given under the auspices of the Young
Mems Club of the Winthrop street
Universalist church, at the church
vestry, the room being we'll filled.
The program for the evening includ-
ed instrumental music by Lees Or
chestra which by its excellent work
has become a favoritc organization
with Augusta people. and the music
rendered last evening was up to the
usual high standard.
One OF the features of the evening
was the reading by Mrs. f. C.. CARL
Of this city, which was thoroughly an
joycd by everyone present. and no less
pleasing were the solos by A. NJ.
Towle, also of this city. The concert
was a success in every way and the
members Of the club are to be con-
graduated on the excellence of the en-
tertainmcnt provided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-28

delegation conferred with Chairman
Knapp and Commissioners Prouty and
Cockrell. the only members of the body
now In the city. No proposal IN def
mite form was submitted to the COM
mission but the subject was discussed
in an informal way. The commission
took no action. but has the matter UNI
der consideration.
Among those who participated In tho
conferences on behalf Of the railroads
were:
c. r. Gray Of the Frisco Road, who
acted as chairman of the confereees on
the part of the railroads; /. G. Rawn.
Illinois Central; r. G. auckland, New
York. New Haven & Hartford; II. U.
Nudge, Rock Island; D. Willard. Chi
cago, Burlington & Quincy; w. A.
Garrett, Seaboard Air Line; c. T.. Shaft,
New York Central w. A. Gardner,
Chicago & Northwestern; G. H. Ack-
ert, Southern. and G. L. Potter, Bal
timore & Ohio.
1t is expected that the Interstate
Commerce Commission either will ex-
tend the limit of time as requested TO
join President Roosevelt in making
such recommendation to Congress as
may be deemed necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-28
"1EANERY" BENNETT DEAD.
Founder Of Lunch Rooms, With Texts
on Walls, Lost Fortune.

Topsha1n Me, Jan. 21.--Word has
been received here Of the death Of A..
w. bennett, IS years old, a native OF
this town, in Stockton, Cal. bennett
was the son Of the late William Den
nett, who kept a general store here. In
this store A. w. bennett began busi-
ness, but finding Topsham too quiet.
he went to New York and opened a
religious restaurant" which became
famous the world over for it's texts on
the walls
He was successful and opened
branches in Boston, Philadelphia.
Chicago, and San Francisco, building
up a business representing several mil
lions. He became interested in mining.
and lost his entire fortune. Drifting
to California. he opened a restaurant
in San Francisco. but went insane over
religion and was forced out of business.
He is survived by daughter, Miss
Alice bennett, ot this town. and two
sons. Charles b. bennett, Of Haverhill,
Mass, and George S. bennett, of Cali
fOrnia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-28
GRIFFITH AND McALEER
BOTH WON IN TRADE.

President Ban Johnson, Of the Ameri-
can League recently gave out in 81.
Louis his opinion of the deal in Uhi3il
six players figured, made this winter by
Manager Clark Griffith. of the High
landerS, and Manager Jimmy McAleer,
of the st. Louis Browns.
THE deal that McAleer and Griffith
put through was a wonder" said John
son. Honestly. each manager secured
the better of it.
Griffith needs a big. strong pitcher
one who can work regularly. In Glade
he gets that man. During the greater
portion of 1907 Niles was generally
rated every bit as good batter and
run-getter as Cobb while his field play
was compared with Lajoie's. So, while
Harry wound up by falling in ST. Louis,
he may Prove g cyclone in New YORK.
'Hemphili has always been consider
ed 4 good batter and fielder. But st.
Louis apparently is his 'hoodoo' town.
While lie YVES practically useless to
McAleer. he may regain his form and
be a winner for Griffith.
"McAleer has long needed an i'm
proved intlcld. Ferris and Williams arc
stars. Both have been on champion
ship teams and can stand the test I'M
der fire. Both are also hard hitters.
Hoffman is a polished fielder and
base runner. He also hits well. though.
unfortunately, is wealtlirg ,yhen op-
posed to a southpaw. While I am con-
tident Glade, Niles and Hemphill Will
prove valuable additions to the High
landers look for Ferris, Williams and
Hoffman to become great CaYorites with
the st. Louis fans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-28
WILLIAM, !. r, A POTTER.
Emperor Owns Factory That Brings
Him $4,000 a Year.

London, Jan. ga monarch and 4
man of business is a more frequent
combination than many imagine. En-
peror William owns a well-eQuipped
pottery, which brings him $50, 900 year
The King of Wurttemberg is the pro-
prietor Of two large hotels. which yield
a similar amount. The King Of Saxony
owns a porcelain factory at Meissen.
The regent Of Lippe- Detmold runs
large model farm, and sells butter,
milk, and eggs. The King Of the Bel
gians' investment of s2s, 600, 900 in the
Congo Free State yields him about 20
per cent. interest. while the King OF
Servia owns barber shop and an
apothecary shop. in addition to being
the agent for motor cars.
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ANNUAL INSTALLATION
Of the officers. elect Of Augusta Camp,
No. 740o, Modern Woodmen.

The off1cers-elect of Augusta Camp.
No. 7400. M. w. Of A., were installed
last evening by District Deputy Head
Consul Z. c. Wood of Bangor, as fol-
lows:
Consult. S. CartledEc.
Adviser--W W. Taylor.
Banker-T. A. Brennan.
Clerk-W. P. Berry.
Escort-M A. Haskell.
Sentry-F. A. Taylor.
Managerial. NJ. varney, II. w.
Haskell and f. NJ. Mower.
PhysicianS-W. Johnson. G. T..
Washburn and c. ]. Lincoln.
State Consul II. H. Mayors of Halo
we'll and State Lecturer Fl. +. Dun
mack Of Augusta and numerous visi-
tors from other camps were present
4 banquet followed the installation
and a social hour enjoyed. with r.
marks by the grand officers and
others.
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CONTINUED nom Page Four.)

fast, but Loughrey must be a good boy.
He stood off Tommy Murphy, although
1t Is said that the latter was DIT
tired after a hot bout the night pre-
vious. Loughrey, in second bout with
the Harlem Cyclone, made good show
ing and he more than held his own
against Young Erne. with whom Nc
Farland refuses to make Il match.
Packy will be the favorite all over
the country, but the chances are that
the bout will 90 the full distance to
no decision.
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EIGHT PERSONS INJURED
BY tho Passenger Train Plunging
Down 10-Foot Embankment.

Stafford. Conn, Jan. 27.-Eight per-
sons were more or less injured, but
none 1t is said seriously in the wreck
just north of here, Of the north
bound local passenger train from New
London for Brattleboro over the Gen.
trail Vermont Railroad which passed
through here at ass o'clock this after
noon. The tender Of the locomotive,
mail car, combination baggage car and
smoker, and the passenger couch MAX
ing up the train left the tracks and
plunged down 4 10-foot embankment
The accident was caused by a broken
rail. over which. however, the locomo-
tive passed safely Among the injured
are David Robinson Of Stafford
Springs. who has two broken ribs. and
William Parks Of Stafford.
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80 HOGS DRINK OIL AND DIE.
Farmer Defies Standard Oil Until
Swine Are Paid For.

Wheeling. W. Va, Jan. 27.-Robert
Ashmore, a West Virginia farmer, Is
defying the Standard Oil Company, and
demands reimbursement for loss Of so
hogs. whose death he attributes to
drinking the conpany's oil.
The company is building a pipe line
from Morgantown. W. Va. to Wash
instor. Pa, and they want right of
way through the farm owned by Elmer
Willets and occupied by Robert ASH
more The latter avows the right shall
not be granted until the company pays
him for the so hogs. The company has
four other lines running across the
farm. and Ashmore says the hogs died
from drinking the crude oil that leaked
from the pipes. He wants 81, 800 dam
ages.
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BOWDOlN MEN CHOSEN
TO RUN AGAINST TUFTS.

Brunswick, Me, Jan. o7.-(SpecidD.
The tryouts for the B. A. a. team
have been held and the team definitely
picked. The trials were neld on Harps-
we'll street from the Kappa Sigma
house to the Medical building. The
following men will run the race
against Tufts at Boston:
Captain Atwood, '09: Goliath, 10;
Deming, 10; and Ballard, 10. Sim
mons, 'o9, is alternate and Stone. '0a,
will also make the trip.
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AUGUSTA LOCALS.
WHERE is TOM MecRAE?
Information Desired as to Whereabouts
Of Missing Augusta Man.

Information is desired concerning
the whereabouts Of Tom McCrae Of
this city. by his mother. Mrs. Mary
McRae, as he has been missing for a
week. He had engaged to go to work
for Mark S. Collins of Readfield de-
pot, cutting wood. and was to have
gone to that place Monday. Jan. 20,
but has not been there.
The last time that he was seen in
this city was at about o'clock in the
afternoon Of that day. He had taken
a bundle Of clothing and when seen
he was going to take the o'clock
car for Winthrop.
Mrs. McRae is very anxious concern
ing him. and anyone who can give any
information concerning him or his
whereabouts will confer great favor
by communicating with City Marshal
George f. Fletcher Of this city.