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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-02-20
SOME Things Done
in GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SALARIES RAISED-REPEAL OF Lien
Law REfUSED-.NEW CIRCUITS Gre.
ATEb WITH new OFFICERS.

AlED Allh HEu VffltEko.
The CAPITOL, COLUMBIA, Feb.
ruary 16:
The senate, with great show Of
patriotism and devotion to duty(0,
passed a resolution providing for 1
continuation of the session to Marcf
2. The house threw away the creates,
opportunity of the times by refus
ing to concur. Had the house call
ed the "bluff, the State would have
Witnessed a most unusual sight, the
senate at work like colony Of, bea'
vers. However, the house could
hardly have acted otherwise than
it did, for that body, has thrown
away a great deal more time this
session than the senate, which is
exactly contrary to the conditions
heretofore obtaining.
In obedience to the law requiring
The salaries Of auditors and treasur-
ers to be uniform and in proportion
to the assessed values of property
aud the service required, the pay of
our auditor and treasurer has been
raised to 81, 200 along with an equal
increase throughout the State. For
the same reason Jail fees have been
put at 80 cents per day from 20
cents.
Likewise the salaries of all State
,-eaicers are to be raised-the COVER
naor's from $4,000 to 81, 900, and the
..other officers increased about $400
leach. The Senate voted down a
bill to raise the per diem of Iegisla-
tors from S4.00 to $500.
The levy for State taxes will more
pthau exceed that of last year by a
::good deal, probably about one mill,
which is a right big raise for State
}leyy. On the other hand, the levy
Vor Williamsburg is very low-pos-
sibly one of the lowest in the State,
23-4 mills. This is, of course, ex.
elusive of the one mill levy to repay
the $4,000 borrowed year ago from
the Sinking Fund commission to
nav the debts of the "Roads and
Bridges Fund" Something like
$4,000 of this debt will be paid with
in the next few days, we understand.
The levy last year was 8 1-2 mills.
This indicates that, so fai as our
county is concerned, the e1trava-
gaace that prevails we'll nigh uni
<versally has not caused our officials
to lose their heads. Our county
commissioners asked for only Sl2,-
500 to be raised by direct taxation.
A little less than 2 3 4 mills would
raise this very modest sum, but 1t
was thought best to put the levy at
23.4 to allow for nulla bona execu'
tons and for contingencies that
might happen at the most unezpect'
ed moment.
The three matters of this session
which stand out in bold lines over
shadowing all others are, the repeal
of the lien law, the labor contract
matter and railroad rate proposition
To this a fourth may be added
which most might place first, the
liquor question.
Some amendments to the Carey
Cothran act will be passed, and the
State convention may be asked to sub
NIT the question of State prohibition
TO the voters at the next State prl
mary and the senate has passe d a re
solution asking that that be done.
The contract labor bill, which vii
in all probability pass, cannot be ex
planned in the short space necessar
TO q letter. Later the full measur
as passed will no donbt be publish
ed The act will meet the require
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-13
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM.

On Friday, February 7th, the two lit
erary societies of the high school united
in presenting program.in honor of the
visiting parents and friends. At LEO,
the time announced for the program to
begin, there were only few seats left
unoccupied, and few minutes after the
numbers were under way, standing
room was at premium.
President George Williams of the
Alpha Zeta society presided, and Presi
dent Raymond Trenoweth of the Alpha
Omega acted as secretary.
All of the selections went off with
force and snap that was good to see.
The school paper, a regular feature of
such programs, had been prepared by
Laura Ayers, but was not read until the
parents meeting, which followed the
school program. The topic of her edi-
torial was 1.-The History of the Central
City School," The songs by the school
were much appreciated, both being CIV
en- for the first time. The male chorus
was rather pleasant innovation, which
made such hit that it will probably
sing again soon. The debate was on a
most interesting topic, and it was plain
to see that the speakers themselves
were interested in it. The decision of
the judges was in favor of the affirma-
tive, but the negative put up a hard
fight. One of the affirmative's strong
points was the phrase "has exerted" in
the statement of the question.
Song-The Coaching Party. .Jabowski
Recitation-Ask Mama. Mabel French
Vocal Solo. o.................E Elsie Teats
Essay Lincoln the Soldier r..........
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Florence johnson
Male Chorus-The Old Guard. Rodney
Declamation-Our Navy Everett Mccoy
Debate Resolved, That the mining
industry has eXerted greater in
fuence in the upbuilding of Colo
RADIO than farming,
Afiirmative-Frank Morrison,
Ray Omera.
Negative-Lee McCargar,
Clarence Harvey
Song-Daybreak. k........... Gilchrest
Report of Critic. =. Raymond Keleher
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-13
Body Taken East.

The body of Chas. Meyer, who was
found dead in his cabin at Baltimore
last week was shipped to Denver Friday
afternoon. 1t was buried Sunday and a
day or two after burial relative arriv-
ed from the east who desired the remains
be shipped to Columnia City, Ind, the
old home of Mr.. Meyer. The relatives
wish was carried out and the body was
exhumed.
Mrs. M. c. Meyer, wife of the deceas-
ed, accompanied by a nephew arrived in
Baltimore Sunday to visit with Mrs. j.
w. Hatfield, who had attended Mr.. Mey-
er and done what she could to comfort
the old gentlemen during his remaining
days. She became very much infatuat-
ed with the little camp tof Baltimore
and rented cabin which she intends to
occupy with her family next summer.
Mr.. Meyer is said to have had con-
siderable money when he left for the
west five years ago. He wandered from
his Chicago home in temporary fit of
insanity, telling his family he was going
to take bath and buy his son some
clothes. Nothing was ever seen or
heard from him until Mrs. Meyer was
notified in Omaha of his death. Mrs.
Meyer had given him up for dead sew
eral years ago, supposing he had met
with foul play.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-13

The finance committee having exam
ined the bills and found them correct
and on motion of Aid. Ruttkamp they
We're allowed and the clerk was in
structed to draw warrants on the city
treasurer for the several amounts.
On motion of Aid. Blake the bond of
Minnie Sorrenson as treasurer and ap-
proved by the mayor, was accepted and
ordered filed.
On motion of Aid. Blake, council
adjourned. TIL. CROOK,
CITY Clerk,
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-13
was an interested visitor.

was an interested visitor.
Mrs. Sarah C. Drake, secretary of the
Lake Gulch school board, attended the
meeting.
Some of the lady visitors to the Gym
would make good gymnasts judging by
the way they handled some of the ap-
paratus.
Judge Matthews made a success of
home study and says he is still "at it. -
mike" Keleher made fine presiding
officer. Who ever heard of parents
meeting before with parent in the
chair? That is the way it should be.
Seven special programs were render
ed in the different rooms besides TIE
parents program.
Each room issued souvenir programs.
Some were made by the children in the
drawing classes, others were made on
the mimeograph, and one two-page pro-
gram was printed.
County Superintendent McFarlane
spent the afternoon at the school and
assisted in welcoming the visitors.
1t was big meeting, and inspiration
to the teachers and to parents as well.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-13
MINING EP|T0ME

~ Dig SCrlke OF copper ore mas Deen
made in the shaft of the East Leaven-
worth mine, this side of Leavenworth
gulch. The crevice is about ten inches
in width. Work was just started on
the East Leavenworth two weeks ago
when plant of machinery was put up.
Two days after sinking was commenced
the strike was made. The mine is be-
ing operated by local pool composed
of John Mellow, George Miller, Albert
Leverton, John Hancock, Robert Dav-
is and Joseph Hore.
The electric hoist which was at the
15O0-foot level in the Old Town has been
placed on the Becky Sharpe shaft, a
part of the Old Town holdings. The
shaft on the Becky Sharpe will be sunk
and levels run. The track has not been
laid in the Hot Time lateral from the
Old Town to the Newhouse and it is
doubtful if shipments will be made
through the tunnel, as it is claimed the
management has found it cheaper to
hoist the ore to the surface and then
send it to the mill in wagons. When
the ore is shipped through the turnel it
has to be hauled in wagons to the mill,
anyway. The counterbalance hoist
which is to be placed at the 150O-foot
level has not been put in as yet. Les
sees in the Old Town, in the various
levels are in fine ore, some of which
runs away up.
A set'of lessees in the Frontenac is
getting out good grade of ore. Sir k
ing is not progressing as rapidly as at
first on account of the water which is
being encountered. When sinking was
commenced there was no water what
ever to contend with. 1t is very prob
able that an electric pump will be in
stalled to keep the shaft dry.
The Defiance is shipping what looks
like very good grade of ore.
A good grade of ore is coming from
the Slide mine in Russell where sinking
has been under way for some time.
When ground has been opened up to
any extent in the Slide it very likely
will produce as rich ore as the Pewabic
or Old Town, being located in the i'm
mediate vicinity of these rich proper
ties.
Experts from Denver have, been up
during the week examining the Lotus
group. 1t is claimed that sale of this
extensive Russell group is on.
The Running Lode mine at Black
Hawk was purchased by Dr. Cover,
the well known organist at Dean Hart S
cathedral in 1894, as result of Tip"
from the spirit realm. 1t paid dividends
of $50, 900 per year from 1894 to 1905
inclusive, although the purchase price
was close to s25, 600. There are other
instances of spiritualism in Colorado
mining, but the Geyser at Silver Cliff
and the Running Lode are the most con-
spicuous. The Black Hawk property is
owned in London and is yet in good
form. Sundays Denver News.
Nothing is being done with the big
strike in the Bobtail of the Fifty cor
poration on account of the large amount
of water in that section of the work
ings. AS soon as the electric pumps
arrive and are installed and the water
can be handled heavy output will be
made from the Bobtail.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-13
City Council Room,

City Council Room,
Black Hawk, Colo, Feb. Z, 1908.
Roll Call:
Present. Mayor Robins, Aid. Blake,
Vogel, Shea and Ruttcamp.
Absent-Ald. Lynch and McNevins.
The marshal returned the mayors
warrants for the collection of taxes for
the year 1906, partly unsatisfed.
On motion of Aid. Blake the marshal
was instructed to advertise and sell all
the real estate where the taxes for said
year have not been paid.
Application for marshal, John Sleep
and VIM. Mitchell. Ballots taken, Sleep
l, Mitchell 3. The mayor declared
Mitchell duly elected.
On motion of Aid. Blake the mayors
warrant for the collection of taxes for
the year 1907 was extended until next
regular meeting without interest.
On motion of Aid. Vogel council ad-
journed until next regular meeting.
Til. CROOK, City Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-13
Presbyterian Church Notice.

Preaching at the Presbyterian church
next Sabbath, February 10th, at II a.
m. Subject, "She Hath Done What
She Could" The public generally is
most cordially invited to all these regu-
lar services.
E. A. JUNKIN, Minister.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-13
Letter List.

The following is list of letters re-
naming in the postoffice for. the week
ending.
Secretary Modern Woodmen of A.
If not called for in thirty days same
will be sent to the Dead Letter office.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-13
BOX SOCIAL.

The high school boosters club will
give box. social in the Hale building
on Friday evening, February q. The
social will be preceded Iby literary
program to be given in the high school
assembly room, beginning at 7:30. At
the close of the literary program every
one will assemble in the reception room
on the first floor for the allotment of
boxes and for the auction sale of boxes
above the allotted number. At the close
of the allotment and auction the lucky
possessors of boxes will seek the ladies'
whose cards are in the boxes and an
hour will be set aside for lunch. After
this part of the program the social COM
mittee will present series of games for
the enjoyment of the assembly. The
literary societies will unite in present.
ing program which will be free of
charge. The youngiwomen of the city
are cordially invited to bring boxes and
every young man who enjoys good
social evening is invited to be present.
A ticket entitling.the holder to one box
may be purchased at Couch's for so
cents any time before s p. M, Wednes-
day evening, Feb. 10. Each holder of
such n ticket will be allotted box on
the evening of the entertainment.
Boxes in excess of the number of tickets
sold will be sold at auction to the high
est bidder. Any lady may designate
whether her box shall be disposed of by
lot or by auction. Every cent of the
proceeds will be given.to the base ball
association. Grand prize for the best
decorated box and booby..prize for tie
plainest one. Everybody come.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-13
Black Hawk Council Meeting.

Regular meeting of the city council
Feb. 4, 1908.
Roll call:
Present-M Mayor Robins, Aldermen
Vogel, Ruttkamp, Blake, and Shea.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and Lynch.
The minutes of the last regular and
special meetings We're read and ap-
proved.
The regular monthly reports of
the city clerk, marshal and treasurer
were read and referred to the finance
committee for their approval, they hav-
ing examined the same found them cor
rect and on motion they were ac-
cepted and ordered placed on file.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-13
Celebrate Mardl Gras

At New Orleans in February. At
tractive winter tourist rate. For de-
scriptive literature write T. E. Fisher,
G. P. A., Colorado & Southern Ry.,
Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-13
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 7. E. Fisher,
General Passenger Agent,
Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-13

Don't ruin your eyes reading by u
coal oil lamp. Use electric lights. Let
us point out the difference to you.
THE GILPIN l.. H. & P. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-13
AFTERTHOUGHTS.

The rooms in the Clark building, par
ticularly the two primary rooms, were
crowded to the doors.
Principal Sherman of Bald Mountain,
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-13

We are prepared to paint few wag-
ons and buggies during the next few
weeks. See us about it.
Holmes G. Teats.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-14
READY FOR
The BIG TRACK meet

points out that in ,h. last meet
the mile run vas cut out. which
would otherwise have given the
eulieElanA nine more points. and
would have been sufficient tn win
the meet from the stars OF ancient
daYs Lpyeioy. King. knight and
ilovsgrsn constitute \ quartstiG
that can pretty nearly hold iis oSu
In any company IN the mile event
In the hiKh jumps a freshman
named Campbell Is a coming man.
Without much training he haa been
able Ia clear the bars az feet s.
aud seuunY expects him 20 make
as good an 6 feet before the sea.
son Il over. Between nautH. nab.
cock and Grimm. tho weights are
pretty well looked AFTER for the
university. Green In good for first
place In the loo yards. and with
Tibhals. Parker. Grimm. LivinKstoE
and Campbell can pretty nearly
hold down tho quarter milo ana
relay.
However. there may be some sur.
primes In store for tho university
men. and COMFY II keeping them
trained to the limit to make dogbly
sure
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-14

n Japan loses her temper anf.
iicieuily 10 strike at China because
OF the aairnre OF a Jap steamer al
legged to be loaded with rifles for
Chinese rebels. the fuss viii start
in and around Canton.
Canton IL a typical Chinese CITY.
with population estimated al
I 600 600.
II IL 20 miles up IN. Chn kiang
or Pearl river. and il the capital Of
the Chinese provinces OF kwang.
TunE and Kwang 81. and is the seat
Of residence % the vieeruy Who gov.
ems those provinces. II Is this
yioeroy who IL held responsible for
the seizure OF the Tatau Maru when
she vas attempting 70 land her
cargo Of ammunition At Macao, =
port situated at the mouth Of the
river.
Canton proper Is surrounded BY
great brick wall. 20 feet thick and
from q 10 40 feet high The
houses are OF the usual Chinese
architecture, low structures Of
wood or brick Among It's noted
buildings are the famous paEoda ON
the island Of Honam. a Mohammu
dan mosque. the arsenal. the mint
and Gothic cathedral erectod BY
the French mission
The city has always been one Of
the best known Of Chinese seaports
The Afabiana are believed to have
traded there 1000 years ago.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-14

What will probably be- the biz
Fest indoor track meet IN The
Northwest Will be held next FRIDAY
uieht In the gymnasium % the tni
yerslty Of Washington. The affair
will be similar 10 the A. A L
meet In the COllseum rink last year.
and IL open 10 any amateur or ANA
teur athletic club
Thus FAR the Seattle Athletic
club. the Washington. Lincoln. Ia.
coma and Everett hiEh schools. aud
the Y. NJ. G. As 81 Seattle and
Everett have signified their inten.
ton 20 compete With the university
athletes. II - probable that a rep.
fesentation from Victoria and
Vancouver may come here 10 wrest
the long distance events from The
q. Of W. men. which are now prac.
tieally conceded 20 them
whitworth college and Puget
Sound academy may also decide 70
enter.
Notwithstanding the defeat sui.
fered b. the university men IN the
recent meet with the alumni. " Il.
Connibear. track coach. II confident
that his protegca win walk away
with the meet on Friday lie
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-14

The final touches are being put
upon the high school minstrel show
which f. 10 be given az the Moore
theatre on the evening Of March o..
There are about 100 boys Of the
city high schools connected with
the show this year. and they have
been hard NJ work with two re.
hearsals a week for over three
months
There 20 no doubt that the show
will be good. as there are a large
number Of boys with decided talent
In the show
The second part. as well as the
first part, has a large number Of
novelties. speclaltles and original
acts which are entirely new with
the boys The first part viii be
cOatumed In dress suits. and all Of
the chorus IN wigs and black faces
II Is the aim of the management
to have a souvenir program printed
that viii be a work OF art. being
made by some ~ the artists Of the
high schools, and in this way leave
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-14
WOMEN VICTIMS or
YELLOW HOO0o0S
a thousand torn skIrts'

A thousand torn skirts
A thousand inoenred owners
Yes. sir. there 10 trouble ia this
iovn--trouble Tor Jacob Fufth.
And II is all over those new.
tangled street cars which the Bos
ton people have sent TO Seattle
some months ago Mr. Furfh &c
celysd from Stone e. Webster =
batch ~ yellow monsters. nerehed
on high wheels long and vide Ia
BODY, each evidently Intended 10
carry a. much human cargo as waa
ever crowded aboard an African
slave ship
one haiehway IN the side allows
the multitude 10 pour in and out.
To reach this entrance only two
steps. far apart. are provided. max.
ina access 20 the high floor above
extremely difficult. especially for
women But the Stone 4 Webster
people saved the cost Of construct.
ing an extra step-somsthing ike
81 ~. aud such a tidy sum IL no,
to be snccEed II In Boston In there
DAYS of thrift aud economy.
when the ladies. carrying uns.
hrcllas or bundles. try 20 get ap
the steps 20 the car unassisted they
usually catch their dresses under
their feet. tearing them and often
ruininE the garment The least
damage they can expect Is 70 get
mud an over the skifts
Already the losses in money
value 81 damaged clothing due 70
these preposterous steps reach
into the thousands aud all that the
Seattle Electric company NIGH
save 81 Is on an extra car step.
II would cost Mr. Fnrth but q
tribe 10 remodel these steps and
make them practicable. Unless be
does do this very soon n Is prob
able that committee Of women
will cail on him az headquarters
and ask the reason why.
But as II the cheap economy In
saving the one step wasn't enough
injury 10 iuflict on Seattle. the nes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-14
RUSSIA after
A WOMAN
ny United pressl

ST. PETERSBURG. March IA
The American embassy today GER
tlfied to the indictment In this eity
in December of Olga Stein. Rus
sian woman. on charges OF swind-
ling and emheEaiemeut The certif-
icateu will be forwarded to Wash
iuKiou aud be used as the basis for
axtradition of the woman. The doc.
uments in the case make no mcu.
tiou Of the betrayal Of military or
political secrets.
Olga Stein was arrested in New
York March at the instance Of
the Russian government. charged
with larceny In Russia Of $50, 600
Nine. Stems operations IN St
Petersburg we're sensational and
she has been likencd 10 Nine Hum.
bert. the famous Paris Ewindier.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-14

when Mayoreieet Miller enters
upon tho duties Of hla office on
Monday he will find waiting for bia
action the resignation OF Chief Of
Police &. " Wappenateiu
what action will be taken in re-.
gard 10 the resignation. or whether
Il will be Immediately acted upon.
Is a question which Mr Miller
alone can answer. and Nj Miller
prefers 60 walt until he assumes the
office before announcing hia de
clsion.
During the late city campaign
Mr.. Miller made SOME rather viz
orona and pointed criticisms of the
conduct OF the department under
chief wappenHseiu. and virtually
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-14

Stone & Webster cars have Il
80 constructed that ever line :
stops on a rainy Gay. an ssaz<u
Of cold water pours dOss IN I
root night over the SIDE sr:n,1
and cato the heads q pxsssp]
getting on or of This "a, y
been Witnessed time zns AZ
during the last coupA Il ncs'l
on fhe Capitol IAN Afs M s.isu
using these cars a nv sks =
a well dressed wnnsn, sasvs1s
from one u the cspiiol IilE 4
was dnencaed By one u lhess IN
fsours from The root Of a or Nj
bat Was completely ruined aHl \;
cloihlug hadly damaged.
Il Is no wonder. thsfscm \
the new cars are rspiflf snxnl
known a. the "Yellox Hptls'
and people seek 10 avoid itq |
them.
The Star suggests ,kr 4
women Of Seattle begin vriia I
tiers 10 Jacob Furh aho1i ~
unsatisfactory cara A ~ ~
vigorous ep.siies VIA rrcsstH 4
cure bis attention and snns -
in the matter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-14
WAPPENSTEIN READY
WITH RESIGNATION

declared that II elected be would
promptly place a new mnn AZ the
head Of the department bhi since
the election a number ~ hia most
Influential friends have urged upon
the new mayor the Rdyirabillty u
retaining the present chief IN Of
flee. at least temporarily.
chief WappenHtein has recently
expressed 90 number OF his
friends bis own position regafdlnf
che matter. which IL that he has
no deslre 10 remain AT the head OF
the department, and viii not eon.
sent to do 90 n political pull u to
DO permitted 20 interfere In ans
degree with the discipline 10 be
enforced among IT, members.