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Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21
FABLE BROUGHT UP TO DATE.
A Little Allowance for the Imagination
Requisite Here.

Once upon a Time a Brave Youth
risked his Life in saving Beautiful
Girl from a Watery Grave at a Fash.
ionable Seaside Resort.
The Grateful Father seized the Res
cuer of his Daughter by the Hand, and
in Voice stopping over with Emo
zion, spake thusly: Noble Youth, to
You l am Indebted for everything that
makes Life Worth While. Which Re-
ward will you Take-Two Hundred
Thousand Plunks or the Hand of My
Child?"
IT'S Me to the Digit OF the Rescued
Maid" answered the Brave Youth,
who Figured on Coping both the
Beauty and the Coin.
Young Man, you have Chosen Wise
ly," replied the Grateful Parent, for
l couldn't have given you the Two
Hundred Thousand Plunks at the
Present Writing, as I am only Poor
Village Editor and haven't begun to
Save 1t up yet. but my Offspring Is
Yours for Life, Bless you, my Chill.
dren.'
Moral-Fiction is Stranger than
Truth. Otherwise a Poor Village Ed
itor would not have been doing
Stunt at a Fashionable Seaside Re-
sort-Chicago Daily News. ,
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21
GIGANTIC IN SIZE AND WEIGHT
Biggest Man That Ever Lived Claimed
by North Carolina.

'T'll bet none Of you folks know that
the largest man that ever lived was
born and raised in North Carolina
said Tar Heel. His existence and
dimensions are vouched for in the
American encyclopedia.
His name was Miles Darden. He
was seven feet six inches high, and in
1s45 weighed S71 pounds. He was
born in North Carolina in 1898 and
died in Tennessee January 90, 1857
Until 1853 he was able to go about
his work in an active manner, but his
weight increased so fast that after
that year when he wanted to move
about he had to be hauled in two
horse wagon. In 1899 it is chronicled
that his coat was buttoned around
three men, each weighing more than
200 pounds, who walked together in II
down the streets in Lexington, N. G.
At his death he is said to have
weighed not less than 1000 pounds
His coffin was feet long, 35 inches
deep, 80 inches across the breast, is
across the head and IA across the
feet. These measurements were
taken at the time and are matters OF
historical record"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21
WOULD rRY II ON THE CAT.
lrlshman Had Cheaper Form Of AnaIy-
sis In His Mind.

Expert testimony may be valuable
from scientific point of view, but
there ARE often cheaper ways of es-
tablishing certainty, as the hero of
he following anecdote decided at the
last moment. An Irish laborer en-
tered drug store, and drawing a
paper bag from his pocket, poured on
the counter number of very sticky
and unattractive looking lozenges.
Can ye examine this candy?" he
asked.
ut looks queer. What is the mat
ter with it," asked the druggist.
"Pizen, Oi'm thinkin'. Did ye iver
see such stuff? Dinnis Daily give them
to me by, and Dinnis is no frind Of
mine"
"Well, can make an analysis"
"All right. Ofll come in tomorrow
on me way from worruk."
The Irishman had reached the door,
but he suddenly stopped with his hand
On the latch.
"And how much will thot 'nalysis
be costing me?" he inquired.
Five dollars" was the answer
The man walked over to the coun-
ter and swept the lozenges into the
bag, which he replaced in his pocket.
"Niver moind," he said. "Oi'll feed
wan to the cat"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21
LAUGHTER NOT ALWAYS GOOD.
Evidences Of Merriment Sometimes by
No Means Satisfying.

"Of course, you have heard" said
the man with a sensitive ear, "a laugh
that Jared. l don't mean," he con-
tinued, 80 much a laugh at an mop
perfume time-I imagine we have all
heard such laughs-as a laugh the
quality of which is unpleasant. There
is something contagious in laughter
of the right kind, even though you
may be the object of it. 1t bubbles
from the well of good humor; there is
no hidden thought. or 'arriere pensee.'
as the French say, behind it. 1t is the
essence of frankness; 1t is spontane-
Gus and wholesouled, and it cleanses
the system of the laughter, and, too,
of the hearer, like spiritual bath.
But there are other kinds of laugh
ter. The sneering laugh is perhaps
the most familiar. Then there is a
quiet laugh-a sibilant secretive sort
of laugh that is quite as certain to
mean mischief Another laugh. dis.
agreeable in Its nature, is the high
pitched, nervous cachination that
comes either from embarrassment or
Is a mere vocal habit. The worst
laugh of all, however. to my mind, is
that mirthless sound provoked by the
distress or embarrassment of others
and 1t rasps, naturally, most of all
the object calling it forth. A person
laughed at and hurt never forgets the
experience"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

About the largest crowd that has at
tended an affair of the kind in this city
was present Friday evening at the
grand ball given by local 56, w. F. of
M. 1t was the first dance that had
been given in the hall since it had been
enlarged and new floor laid and the
dancers had been waiting anxiously to
give it trial. At first the floor was
rather sticky from the preparation that
is used for skating, but corn meal soon
ground off the sticky surface and dane
ing was delightful pleasure from then
until nearly five o'clock Saturday morn
ing. Satriano's orchestra, of Denver,
played about us good music as the most
critical dancer could ask for. Supper
was served at Pete's. The affair was
big success from every viewpoint and
the committee on arrangements is to be
congratulated upon the efforts they put
forth to make it such.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

The concert last week, given at the
st. James M. E. church, by company
from the Colorado Conservatory of Mu-
sic, was splendid program. Every
number was most worthy, but particular
pleasure was expressed in the work of
Mrs. Phillips on the organ in such num-
bers as the Medley of National Airs, and
the Sextette from Lucia" Mr.. Isa-
dore Weiss, the violinist, captured the
audience instantly by the enthusiasm
and skill of his playing. Such violin
playing has not been heard in Central
City before. Mr.. Rutherford sang in
an excellent way, "The Hills O. Skye"
Mrs. Hollingsworth gave a pleasing
presentation of the troubles of MAY in
May. Such program as the one furn-
ished should have been accorded large
hearing; however, the audience was en-
barassingly small.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

Mrs. c. L. Sisson.sold her confection-
cry and stationery stock in the post
Office Tuesday to"Frank Grabmair, Sr.,
who will henceforth conduct the bust
ness. Mrs. Sisson as yet has not de-
cided what she will engage in and on ac-
count of her daughters nervousness
may be compelled to seekla residence in
a lower altitude. Many will regret
Mrs. Sisson's retirement from the local
business field.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21
Grain as a Weiqht.

The name grain" as weight orig
mated in curious way. The old Eng.
lish pound was equivalent to tho
weight of 1850 grains of wheat, taken
from the middle of the ear" This
gives 4S0 to each OF the 16 ounces of
which the pound was composed AL
though the standard is now entirely
different the fact that there are still
$50 grains to the ounce Troy and the
ounce apothecaries' weight carries us
back to the time Of the Conquest. and
shows us how the name grain orig
mated.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21
Don't Be Left Handed.

II has been estimated that about
one boy out of Is is left-handed when
he reaches the age of ten. This is his
mothers fault in not making him use
his right hand more during his baby
hood. In Germany there are schools
where the boy is taught to be right
handed. Nearly all tools are made for
right-handed men, and the boy who
grows up left-handed will be awk-
ward.
If one can use both hands alike he
has an advantage in some things but
1t seems as If nature intended the
right arm to do most OF the work.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

The teams, wagons, harness and
other equipment in the ore hauling bus
mess belonging to the late A. C. Reck-
ling, were sold Saturday by the admin
istrator of the estate, w. C. Fullerton.
They were bought by Chas. H. Matthias
who offered the highest bid for the
property $55O.00. The appraisers set
the price on the outfit at $524.7O. The
teams and equipment will be left in
charge of Peter Some, who will con-
duct the business. Next Saturday the
saloon fixtures and goods owned by A.
c. Reckling will be disposed of by the
administrator.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21
She Saw Her.

1.-THE late Clara Bloodgood." said q
theatrical manager of Chicago, was
witty as she was talented and beau
tiful. Sometimes. indeed. her keen
wit carried her rather far.
81 remember once, at tea at the
Auditorium, remark that the bril-
liant actress made to a society
woman.
"'You were at Bar Harbor, I be-
lieve, in the summer" said the So
ciety woman.
"'Yes,' said the actress.
"'And did you see much Of my
daughter there?'
Rather was the answer. She
wore a bathing suit in the morning.
riding boomers in the afternoon and
low neck at night"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

The Electric theatre exhibited to
large houses last evening. The show
was the best that has been seen since
the theatre became established here.
Pictures that were shown for the first
time on this circuit were thrown on the
canvas and the most of these, taken
singly, were worth the admission price.
Miss Gertrude Morgan in her ever
pleasing voice sang most beautifully for
the song slides. Most of the show will
be repeated the remainder of the week.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

The C. & S. bridge near the Running
Lode mine caught fire Friday afternoon
and the outgoing passenger was delayed
short time. For while it was thought
that the train would not be able to pass
over the structute but an examination
showed that just the outside of the ties
were charred. After the train passed
over new ties were put in and the bridge
is now as safe as ever. The fire is sup
posed to have originated from spark
thrown out by one of the freight en-
gines.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21
Greek Gives Fortune to Public.

A remarkable case of patriotic pub
lie spirit is recorded at Athens
Greece, where wealthy Greek named
Sevastopulos has left a large fortune
of s1,000,000 for various public OBJ
jects. One hundred thousand dollars
is left for the Greek Royal Agricul
tural society, 100000 for founding a
technical school for work people, and
100000 for various philanthropic in
nople.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21
Stilt Skatinq.

''They skate on stilts in Sweden"
said traveller. 1T is an odd and
pretty sight to see. Here girl skins
along, elevated two feet above the ice.
There goes an expert upon stills five
feet high.
"Stilt skating Is very, very difficult
Nevertheless. the Swedes do the outer
and inner edge. cut rings backward,
even make the grapevine.
"But when they fall! A fall from
five-foot stills often makes a hole in
the ice"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

The residents of Central and other
parts of the county took decided in
terest in the Denver election Tuesday
and in the evening were very anxious to
learn the returns. The writer was
kept busy from $3.50 to IL O'Clock ans
wering phone calls and conveying
information regarding the vote received
by Speer and Phelps. No less than a
dozen times was he disturbed while in
the act of saying his prayers prepara-
tory to retiring.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21
Too Public.

Hello! Hello!" explained Percy
through the telephone. is that Miss
Peachreen?"
yes"
"At last! This is Percy Plum. Dc
you know, Miss Peachreen, l have
been trying for nearly an hour to get
you'll"
La, mel" fluttered the voice at the
other end of the wire. You shouldn't
do that over the telephone, Mr.
Plum!"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21
Unlucky Thirteen,

1t is pointed out by London paper
that Lord Chesham, who was recently
killed in the hunting field, was born
December 13, 1850, and married on
November 13. 1877; that his elder son.
who was killed in the South African
war, was born on September 10. 1878,
and his second son, the present holder
of the title, on June 13, 1894, becoming
fourth baron at the age of 13.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21
The Retart Yenomoua.

$50 this Is your widely advertised
dollar table d'hote dinner. is it?" said
the indignant would-be diner. as he
pushed aside an entree which he could
not masticate. why, this is the last
place in the world I would recon-.
mend to friends"
Don't blame you. SIR" said the
sad.faced waiter. Send your enc
mics here"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

Paul Miller had no difficulty in win
ming the race at the Armory rink against
Ed. Anderson Saturday evening. An
derson was to skate 2 1-2 miles while
Miller ran mile on foot. Miller made
the mile in minutes and 46 seconds
and it took Anderson over II minutes to
cover the 2 1-2 miles. The race was for
side bet of $40.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21
Knew How to Treat a Lady.

The woman had been accused Of
murder, the evidence sustaining the
charge. but the jury brought in .
verdict Of mot guilty"
How did you reach such a mon.
strous conclusion?" asked the Judge.
severely.
your honor" returned the fore
man. do we look like ~ Jays that
don't know how TO treat . lady3"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

E. F. McCafferey, agent for the Sing
er Sewing Machine company for Jeffer-
son and Clear Creek counties will be in
Central and Black Hawk one week
every month and those needing supplies
can phone orders at the Colorado House,
Black Hawk.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

Alert Hose Company No. 2 is prepar-
ing for big ball to be given on Friday
evening, May 29th in the Armory hall.
Prof. Baum's orchestra will furnish the
music. The ball promises to be a de-
lightful affair and the large advance
sale of tickets would indicate that big
crowd will be present.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

Mr.. George T. Durrill of st. Louis,
Mo-, and Mrs. Jennie L. Andrews of
Apex, were married in this city last
evening. The couple will reside in Apex
where the groom is interested in min
ing. Congratulations are in order.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

A story comes from Glenwood that a
little boy of that place nearly whipped
his pet rabbit to death in trying to
make it tell how much two and two
was, for his teacher had said rabbits
multiplied very rapidly.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

Finch and Dudley of the Denver Post
will arrive in the city tomorrow on the
afternoon train and in the evening will
appear before the Elks and their fam
lilies at the lodge room and will enter
tain their audience with chalk talks and
monologues.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

Mrs. Ada Russell Davis was hostess
at delightful 900" party on Satur-
day afternoon. Beautiful daisies and
ferns combined formed the attractive
decorations, this effect also being car
ried out in the dainty luncheon. About
thirty guests We're present.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

G. W. Bayha, of the Rocky Mountain
Monumental Works, Denver, was in the
city Tuesday and Wednesday and placed
monuments at the graves of Chas. Eng
dahl, James Sanderson, Mrs. Eliza
Welch and Mrs. Walters.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

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., 1908-05-21

A very loose game of ball was played
Sunday on the local grounds between
the Alerts of Mountain City and the
Russell Gulch nine. Russell was VIC
torious, winning by score of to 3.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

How cruel some husbands are is illus
trated by the following incident that
occurred in Montrose last last week.
A woman presented her husband with
twins and he told her to stop kidding"
him so much.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

A force of about Is men is being en-
gagged in the work of grading and build
ing the new concentrator for the Ever
green Gold & Copper Mining company
in the Pine Creek district.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

The Butchers and Grocers played a
game of baseball yesterday afternoon,
and the Butchers were again slaughter
ed by score of 1S to 10.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

Charley Sasaki, the Jap who has been
conducting the Central City restaurant
for some time past, departed Sunday
morning for parts unknown, to the sor-
row of his many creditors.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21
Ike Tregay Of Rollingsville was in
itiated into the Eagles Monday evening
and is now mighty fly bird.

The Tuesday Reading club will meet
with Mrs. George Fritz, in Black Hawk,
on the 26th inst.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

FOR SALE Scholarship in the In
ternational Correspondence schools. For
further particulars apply at this office.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

Almond Thompson took Joe Malet,
who is ailing with a severe attack of
rheumatism, to the springs in Pueblo
the fore part of the week
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

A boy was born this morning to the
wife of Frank Mills, on Eureka street.
Mother and child are both doing nicely.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

Just Received-Fancy Vests, Search
Coats, Linen Busters, Balbriggan Un-
derwear. Just the stuff for the hot
town we are in. BACHARACH.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

Why am like hen? Give it up, do
you? Because am "laying for you."
BACHARACH.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21
ABOUT THE CITY

A better grade of Strawberries is now
arriving and Hawley's have some large,
red, ripe ones.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21
Spend Decoration Dau In Denver.

Colorado & Southern will sell tickets
at half rate Sunday, May 30th, good to
return Sunday.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21
A Hard World

4 Hard World.
ITS . hard world! A hard, hard
world!"
Whats happened now?"
II stepped on banana skin today
and bumped it"-Heustep Post xg..a
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

An extensive variety of flower and
garden seeds at Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-21

Get your flower and garden seeds at
Hawley's. A large and fresh supply.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-21
LATIN-AMERICAN BONDS.
Mr. Taft Announces Continuation
of Present Policy.

Washington, Dec al-In view of the growing
Importance OF the development OF closer relations
OF commerce and comfy between the United States
and the twenty Latin-American republics. letter
of Presdent-eect Taft. made public tonight,
nouncing that Mr.. Taft will continue the present
policy toward Iatin-America, is OF interest The
letter. addressed 10 Director John Barrett OF the
International Bureau of American Republics,
der date OF December T. says:
have always regarded the visit of MI Root 10
the Latin-AneriCan republics and the other meas
ures taken at his instance 10 cultivate their good
viii and TO increase as much possible the
OF their commercial relations with this
try Of the most important branches of the
policy of the administration OF Mr.. Roosevelt.
The wonderful material growth of the republics
OF South and Central America and the progress
they making higher cultivation fully JUS
tify. If any justification were needed the special
attention given by State Department to the
establishment OF a firm bond Of union with our
southern neighbors l rejoice greatly at the cordial
manner in which they receive and reciprocate our
advances
1 expect to continue the policy toward
Latin-America thus so happily entered on by Mr..
Root and Mr. Roosevelt, and shall count my ad-
minstration fortunate II further steps can be
taken and new measures adopted TO secure a closer
and mutually more beneficial commercial associa-
tiOn and TO awaken a greater international SYM
pathy than obtain
New-York tribune., 1908-12-21
CANAL ZONE BUILDINGS UNINSURED
Government Protects Property by Strict Over
sight and Paid Fire Department.

Washington, Dec 2o--On The many million dol
lars worth OF buildings by the United States
government IN the Panama Canal Zone not one
cent Of insurance IS carried. The government has
spent SO 90 buildings in the zone without
cluding the buildings purchased from the French.
In all there are 353s buildings owned by the 18th
rnan Canal Commission. Precautions against fire
are taken by strict building rules and inspection
Frequent examination IS made by a paid fireman
:n al buildings. and IN public service buildings
such IS commissary posts, hotels and clubhoLses,
the inspection is made a. least three times a week
Pegulations forbidding The collection Of inham-
rnable material 81 near buildings are strictly
enforced.
The personnel OF the fire department IN the Canal
Zone on December ! consisted OF 4S paid fremen
and rs volunteers. The wages OF the paid nre-
men are 500 month for The first six months and
S-25 a month thereafter. but there has been some
difficulty in keeping the places filed The yolun-
teers receive g hour for their services when
called 10 a IRE and during drills
New-York tribune., 1908-12-21
SIMON TAKES OATH OF OFFICE
Ceremony at the Palace-Desire for Friend
shin of Foreign Powers.

Port-au-Prince. Dec. 2.-GeneraI Antoine Simon.
recently elected President OF Hayti took the oath
of Office at 10 o'clock this morning at the palace.
where a special session Of the legislative bodies
was held. The foreign ministers. the officers OF
the American and italian warships and Haytan
Cabinet attended the ceremony. General Simon
repeated the oath IN strong voice Senator
Paulin presided and demanded that the president
respect the constitution and the other laws OF the
republic.
General Hippolyte. the Minister OF the Interior.
who responded in behalf OF General Simon, prom
ised that every effort would be made TO forward
the agricultural and commercial interests OF the
country and insure economies in carrying on the
government
NJ Carteron, the French Minister. addressed the
President on behalf OF the diplomatic corps at a
reception afterward, and presented the respects
of the foreign ministers. M Claude. Minister OF
ForeiSn Affairs, gave assurances OF the intention
of the government maintain the most cordial re-
lations with all nations
President Simon then attended a service at the
Cathedral where a Te Deum was sung. after
ward going on horseback. followed by an escort,
through principal streets Of the city where he
was heartily cheered.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-21
GOSSIP ON THE CABINET.
Announcement of Entire Last Er-
pected Soon.

Washington. Dec 20.-The announcement some
tine ago of the selection OF Frank H. Hitchcock
20 be Postmaster General, followed by that of Sen
ator Philander c. Knox to be Secretary of State,
the generally accepted report that George w
Wickersham. Of New York. is the choice of Mr..
Taft for Attorney General, indicates TO Cabinet
builders here that the slate Is being made up rap
idly and that an announcement OF the entire Cabi-
net may be expected before many weeks
There TO be a reasonable certainty that,
in addition to those named Secretary Wilson will
continue for year more the head Of the
Agricultural Department; that Secretary Garfield
Will retire from the Cabinet; that Judge Rich
ard A BaIlinger. Of Seattle, VIII get a place,
probably that Of Secretary Of the Interior; that
Luke E Wright will retire from the Cabinet and
again take post in the diplomatic service. and
that an Ohio man will receive the position of Sec
retary Of the Treasury
Within the last few days the name Of Charles
NageI, OF Missouri. has been discussed in connec
ton with the secretaryship of the Department Of
Commerce ard Labor. II is known that at one
time Mr. Taft thought strongly Of naming Nagel
Attorney General but that later he considered
Mr.. Wickersham more adaptable to the purposes
Of that department. He had said, however that
he would like able lawyer to head the Depart
Tnent Of Commerce and Labor. Republican poll
ticians urging the claims OF Missouri for recog-
milton. and as Mr. Nagel played a prominent part
in the campaign S member of the executive
committee Of the Republican National Committee
the mantle would fall him naturally If a place
given that state
Other names heard in connection with that de-
partnent are those OF William Loeb jr., secretary
President Roosevelt; Oscar S. Straus. who
has the portfolio, and George A. Wright. of Cali
fornia It is not believed here, however, that two
places Will so the Pacific Coast.