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Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07
ARE ACCUSED OF WiTcHcRAFT.
African Natives Punish Members Of
Tribe They Blame for Drought.

Native superstitions which one
would have thought had died out long
ago from among natives coming into
such close contact with Europeans as
natives do nowadays have been re-
vived lately by the long continued
drought that the country is suffering
under. They are convinced that moth
Ing less than witchcraft Is at the bot
tom of 1t, and they are all on the look
out for the "abatagati."
A few weeks ago the natives of Mo-
amba accused native named Maize
lembaan of witchcraft and of withhold
Ing rain. All his goods were seized
and thrown into the Komatie river.
Mahelembaan fled to the fort and
placed himself under the protection OF
the commandant of the Sable.
Last week another native named
Bob, living south of the line on the ST.
kongene spruit, was accused Of witch
craft by having drawn an invisible
skin over the skies to prevent rain
from falling. He was seized by a big
crowd of angry natives, tied up and
severely beaten. His wives and chill
dren were carried off, his goats killed
and eaten and all his property was de-
stroyed.-Lourenco Marques Gurdian
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07
JURIsT HAD LOST HIS TEMPER.
UnpardonabIy Harsh Retort Made at
the Dinner Table.

Poet, essayist, politician and man Of
the world, the friend OF all oppressed
causes and of all prosecuted men. Lord
Houghton had warmed both hands
before the fire of life. 81 am going
over to the majority" he said when
he was very i'll in the year before his
death, "and you know l have always
preferred the minority" have given
in the "Cornhill' my fathers account
of the way in which Sir Alexander
Cockburn, the lord chief Justice, at
tempted at a dinner party to browbeat
Lord Houghton, who had spoken in de-
fense Of the notorious plaintiff at that
time prosecuting his claim to the
Tichborn estates. Suddenly" writes
my father, "Cockburn cut him short by
saying: I would have thought this Inn
possible from any one with the very
meanest intellect Houghton paused,
apparently overwhelmed, and then re-
piled: But surely, that was very
rude;' upon which Cockburn, glaring
fixedly at him, merely added: I
meant 1t to be so.'" think that 1t
was Lord Houghton who, in allusion to
this incident, said that nobody ought
to invite Cockburn to dinner without
having a fire engine At hand.-R. C.
Lehman, in Chambers Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07
FIND ENGLISH LANGUAGE HARD.
Difficulties Encountered by Foreigners
In Expressing Thoughts.

From the Gold Coast comes a let
er addressed to the Oxford Medical
publication, which we transcribe ex-
,ctly:
Having heard your recommenda-
Ion from certain friend of mine
hat you are a general or magnani-
nously Medical publications. Hence
desire or Craving your indulgence
order to forward me your Special
Medical Manuals which Consist the as
sorted medicine Such as, a medicine
'or Education. Please the main object
which induces me to draw your ex-
traordinary attention is this. that 1
have son by named -- being a
third Standard, the age is 23 years
now; But he is too much heavy mind
with stupid as l could not compare
him to any one in our Gold Coast here.
Being as am gentleman by every
one's known, should l not endeavour
20 find good medicine for my son to
become a fine or purest scholar, the
properties of mine will be in vain or
In other respects the son will be in
vanity. So long as this promulgated
names has had in Our G. G. here
think there will be no hesitation and
despatch as above. stated early as
quick as possible, So as to enable me
to forward you my Indent very Short
ly. But scholars are plenty in negro
land and there is a least distinctions
Of knowing better. These are being re-
quired as follows. viz. (D Memory
Training-(2) Pomades Oils. (3)
Charms and any Pills kind of such
medicine had at your site. No fail and
oblige. Wishing you Continued success
Il am yours Affectionately.
IN. B. Please If any medicine for
eyes sore or dim eye kindly send me
the price together with."-The Peri
odical.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07
SINGULAR Effect Of War.

All England is suffering from a
shortage in the butter market. with
consequent prices higher than known
before for many years.
The principal cause. according to
British authority, is that the Russo
Japanese conflict had the effect of cut
ting off large portion Of the butter
supply. England is still getting less
and less butter from Siberia-where
the product is grassy. well made and
of good texture = because the war
first taught the Siberian producers
to send their butter east instead
of west.
While the campaign lasted they got
into the habit of sending supplies to
the Russian army, and when peace was
declared they discovered that Japan,
Korea and Manchuria were better mar
kets than England and Germany.
Now special refrigerated trains are
sent eastward instead Of westward.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07
: DON'T GO VISITING OVER THE
: PHONES.
: ASK THE CLERK FOR CAR
: FARE.
Hit or Miss,

A San Franciscan was talking with
Mary Mannering. do you expect ever
again to appear with James X. Hack.
EFT, your husband?" he asked
Commerce" she replied, slowly and
thoughtfully, "is not entirely to blame
for the separation of stars even though
they are married. A woman on the
stage, as off, should not leave her hus--
bank. Conversely. a man on the stage
or off should not leave his wife, They
should be together. Separation in diff
ferent shows means the beginning Of
trouble; 1t cannot be otherwise. am
sure of that. and If knew when
was 1S years old-that was when
was married-what know now, things
would have been different with me. l
am certain Of that. Many things could
have been settled then once and for
all. which, left unsettled, have caused
only heartaches and pain. That is
the real tragedy Of the stage, and as
yet there is no play exploiting the
theme"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07
Suffragists with Humor.

Miss Vera Wentworth, British suf.
fragist, was kept in Holloway Jail a
day beyond her companions for cut.
ting Votes for Women!" on the wall
OF her cell. She says: I'VE used to
make tho whole ward laugh by playing
Votes for Women tunes on my comb.
One day we organized a great lark.
BY putting our ears to the walls we
could hear the prisoner in the next
cell, and 80 we all agreed to roar like
hungry animals at dinner time. We
made fearful noise, but the wardress
could do nothing. because there were
20 many Of US"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07
An American Scholars Work.

II should be humiliating for Eng.
lishmen to reflect that 1t was left to
an American, the late Francis James
Child, to compile the five thick vol.
umes Of English and Scottish Popular
Ballads" which are familiar and in.
valuable to all students of this sub.
ject. But self-reproach is forgotten in
admiration of his work. Child himself
unfortunately did not live to finish his
task. However, he was more than a
scholar and an editor; he was the
founder of a school. and he had the
gift Of being able to transmit to others
both his learning and his zeal.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

Miss Katherine M. Reed and Miss
Lucia Hampton, of New Orleans, ac-
companied by Miss L. Martin and Wal
ter O'Donnell, of Denver, were arriv-
ais today. They visited the King Bee
property and other points of interest.
The ladies from that portion of the
country which boasts of it's speedy
horses and pretty women, thought this
a grand place and were completed en-
tranced with the magnificent scenery.
They left for Idaho Springs after their
eyes had feasted sufficiently upon the
splendor of the surroundings they left
for Idaho Springs humming, Home
Aint Nothin' Like This
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07
A Sponqe Garden.

MY prosperity is due" said the for.
eigner, as he again ordered eggnoggs
for the house, Ito a garden, a subma-
rine garden. garden Of sponges that
own in the Mediterranean" He
twiddled his fingers SO that the dia-
mond flashed on his brown hands.
Yes, l am very rich," he said, COM
placently. Il cut from my garden
about $4,000 worth of sponges a
year. 1t is large garden. From the
Syrian coast it extends to-oh. an in
credible distance. You didn't know
we planted sponges like potatoes.
Men own sponge beds in the Mediter-
ranean as they own oyster beds in the
Chesapeake bay. Only sponges are
more lucrative than oysters. They
fetch from one to ten dollars a pound.
II takes sponge after planting three
years to mature. The best depth for
sponge garden is $50 feet. Another
round of eggnogg. waiter"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07
Our Own Minstrels,

Tambo-Mistah Walkah. kin yo' tell
me de diff'unce tween de late Lyddy
L. Pinkum an couple O. Ice pitchahs
In hospital?
Interlocutor-No, Sam; / shall havd
to pass that up. What is the difference
between the late Lydia e. Pinkham
and couple Of Ice pitchers In a hos.
pital?
Tambo-De one am yours for health
an de uddah am ewers for sickness.
Observation-Disclosures and gentlemen,
while the usher is gathering up the
remains Of the ill-fated man who got
that OFF, the renowned balladist, Mr..
Hunck O'Limburg. will favor you with
his celebrated song, Il Loved Her
Fondly; But She Handed Me q Loaded
Cigar"
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07
From the Files of The Observer, Week
Ending May IL, 1888.

The following Knight Templars of
Central City Commandery No. 2, went
down to Denver Thursday afternoon to
participate il the services held in St.
Johns Cathedral on that evening, the
occasion being Ascension Day: Judge
Clayton F. Becker, Richard Harvey,
VIM. Hooking, Geo. w. Mabee, Ed. F.
Clinton, Henry c. Bolsinger, VIM. ].
Lewis, A. w. Tucker, w. C. Fullerton
and Perry A. Kline. A grand banquet
was served.
City Treasurer E. A. Whitmore had
resigned his Office and accepted the po-
sition of bookkeeper for the Aspen Con-
solidated Mining company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Baeder celebrated
the fifth anniversary of their marriage
at Turner hall Wednesday evening. A
large number of friends were present.
Mayor VIM. Flick of Black Hawk, re-
ceived the sad intelligence of the death
of his mother at her home in st. Joe,
Mo-, and left on Sunday to attend the
funeral. His family, who had been Wis
iting in the east, accompanied him on
his return.
DR.. Henry Paul, the newly appointed
manager of the Aspen Consolidated
property at Aspen, was around fixing
up his affairs in this and Clear Creek
counties preparatory to his departure
for his new field of labor.
The Merchants Protective Association
at their meeting on last Thursday even
ing elected the following officers for the
ensuing year:
H. ]. Hawley-President.
John C. McShane- e-Vice-President.
E. w. notwithstanding.
Frank urtis-Treasurer.
c. c. Miller, Henry Kruse, H. Rachof-
sky, H. H. Stebbins, E. Mansen-Execu-
tive committee.
Miss Lettie Rank, who had been sick
during the past week, was able to be
around again.
Mr.. Alex Taylor of Black Hawk, re-
ceived the news this week of the death
of Andrew Cassidy, who owned ranch
on Fall river.
Mrs. w. C. Fullerton and children left
this week for an extended visit with
Mr.. Fullerton's parents in Minneapolis,
MINI.
Married-At the residence of the
brides mother, in this city, Saturday
evening, May 5th, 1888, by the Rev. T.
L. Wiltsee, Mr.. Richard Williams and
Miss Minnie Hicks, both of this city.
Died-In Missouri City, Gilpin county,
Colorado, Sunday, May 9th, 1888, Mrs.
E. L. Moody, aged 81 years.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

A young lady was heard to remark
this week that when she died there
would be great many who would think
this fitting epitaph on her slab:
Green grows the grass above her,
She died in her youth,
And if the truth l tell,
l think she's gone to HI.
No doubt this young lady will be
playing the harp when great many of
us will be doing that little stunt with
the shovel.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07
Didn't Know the JUDGE.

An English magistrate who has
lately taken to himself wig, said
severely to the prisoner: HIN, I
think I've seen you here before on q
similar charge"
Drunk and Disorderly Woman-No,
your 'onor, s'elp me, neveri The Aast
time was up afore bald-headed old
cove not q bit Ike ~ !
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07
DOES AWAY WITH A NUISANCE.
One Druggist Has EffectualIy Stopped
"visiting" Over Phones.

One of the things which helps to
make life interesting for the corner
druggist is the thoughtless custom
many persons have of holding extend
ed conversations over the telephone
Women especially are guilty Of this
fault, and the patient druggist has to
suffer in silence while the young lady
with the fascinator wrapped around
her head tells her best friend how it
happened" Even though half dozen
persons are waiting to telephone for
really important business, the young
woman must tell the story two or
three times to prevent any misunder-
standing
But druggist has solved the prob
lem. He experimental for months be-
fore he was finally successful. The
last vain effort to stop the nuisance
was to hand out stamped envelopes
bearing the words: This doesn't mean
anything in particular" Most of the
phone users accepted the envelopes
and walked out. Now the druggist has
placed a sign above the telephone
which keeps the talkative ones awake
while they exercise their voices and
acts as an effective reminder that time
is feeting.
The sign reads as follows:
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

Here's one for you when not other
wise engaged: He struck her on the
head, she didn't move or say a word; he
struck second time, she didn't move
or say word; but the third time she
howled and her head flew off.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

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., 1908-05-07

Once upon time it is said, two broth
ers were la the coal business. They
were not particularly religious until a
fellow somewhat like Billy Sunday came
along. One of the brothers went to
hear him and in due course of time pro-
fessed religion. Then he began to work
upon his brother and wanted him also
to become religious. Answered the
other: "No, no, that will never do. 1t
is all right for one Of us to be religious,
but if both of us get religion, who would
there be to weigh the coal?"-Ex.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

Several residents of Central have
been honored with committee appoint
ments to act during the Democratic ma
tional convention to be held in Denver
in July. H. A. Hicks has been appoint
ed on the reception committee for Mas
sachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut,
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
New Jersey; w. j. Stull for Louisiana,
Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Ok
lahoma; Mrs. Ida Kruse McFarlane.
Mrs. Frances Mayhem and Fritz j. Alt
water for Colorado.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

Miss Mary Slattery left Sunday for
the Dory hill section where she will
take charge of the school. She return
ed Monday, as the snow was so deep the
children were unable to get to school.
School will open for this district in about
week,
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

Mitch Griffith sold out his Interests i
the Merz ranch this week to Tony Bon
natto of Lake gulch.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

AS was expected w. E. Withrow was
elected president of the school board of
district No. l, Monday. Nineteen votes
were cast. Mr.. Withrow, of course,
received a majority of the votes. There
was no other candidate.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

Mrs. w. E. Withrow and daughter re-
turned Saturday from several weeks
visit with relatives in Manasquan, N. ].
Mr.. Withrow met them in Denver and
accompanied them to Central.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

The Western Federation of Miners
will give dance at Armory hall on Fri
day evening, May 18th. Secure ticket
and girl and attend. Satriano's Or
chestra of Denver will furnish the mu-
sic
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

The little dog belonging to Robert
Harris fell out of the window in the
Harris block, on Main street, yesterday
noon. The little fellow was pretty bad
ly shaken up, but no bones were broken
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

The New York store will have Mus
lin Underwear sale, commencing Friday
and lasting week. Watch for the big
hand bills.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

The Jenkins Mckay Hardware COM
pany of this city was Incorporated last
week with capital stock of $35, 900.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

Don't forget the dance to be given by
the Western Federation of Miners, at
the Armory hall, Friday evening, May
18th. Satriano's orchestra of Denver
will furnish the music.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

The weather during the past few
days has been such that the teamsters
were compelled to lay off. The snow in
the outlying districts is reported to be
three and four feet deep.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

Idaho Springs and the Central City
high school ball teams played an inter-
esting game of ball last Saturday after
noon, the score being Is to in favor of
the Idaho Springs boys.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

Mrs. John Ivey came up from Denver
the latter part of the week to visit with
friends. She was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen Tonkin.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

The entertainment at the opera house
Saturday evening given by the children
of the grades in the Clark school, was
very we'll attended and enjoyed by all
present.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07
ABOUT THE CITY CHESTNUT COLUMN

A better grade of Strawberries is now
arriving and Hawley's have some large,
red, ripe ones.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

The committee appointed at the last
meeting of the city council to have
charge of the band concerts and sports
to be held every Saturday evening DUR
ing the summer months, got busy this
week and are circulating petition for
funds. They are meeting with pleasing
success, the business men subscribing
most readily and literally. The money
now being subscribed is for the purpose
of defraying the amusement expenses
during the month of June and indica-
tions are that at least 5000 can be figur-
ed on. This amount each month will
provide fine entertainment.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

John Butler has resigned his position
at the Teller house and will go to min
ing.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

Get your flower and garden seeds a
Hawley's. A large and fresh supply.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

The county commissioners at their
meeting Monday ordered that reduc-
tion of 20 per cent be made on property
valuations. This is big item and will
be appreciated by the property holders
of the county when their taxes come
due. This is the second reduction that
has been made within short time. Two
years ago reduction of 20 per cent was
made. Within the past three years,
beside the reduction on valuations the
tax levy has been reduced Z mills. The
finances Of the county were never in
better shape than at present and the
Democratic board must be given full
credit for the painstaking and econom-
ical administration they are giving the
taxpayers. The commissioners are maxi
ing a record for themselves that will be
hard to duplicate.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Olson OF
this city, Sunday, girl.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

An extensive variety of flower and
garden seeds at Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1908-05-07

Try some of Morrell's choice ham and
bacon at Hawley's.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-10-23
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

By local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infamed con-
ditiOn of the mucous lining of the Eus-
trchian Tube. When this tube is in
flame d you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is en-
tirely closed, deafness is the result and
unless the inflammation can be taken
on. and this tube restored to IFS normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten are
caused by Catarrh. which is nothing
but an inflamed condition Of the mu-
cous surfaces.
We give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars free.
F. j. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o
Sold by Druggists. Is cents.
Take Halls Family pills for consti-
patton.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-10-23
Excellent Health Advice.

Mrs. NJ. M.Davison, of No. 379 Gift
ord Avenue. San Jose, Cal, says:
1.-The worth of Electric Bitters as
general family remedy, for headache,
biliousness and torpor of the liver and
bowels is so pronounced that | am
prompted to say word in its favor,
for the benefit Of those seeking relief
from such Affections. There is more
health for the digestive organs in a
bottle of Electric Bitters than in and
other remedy know Of. :" Sold under
guarantee at Oberdorfer's drug story
so cents. oct
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-10-23
She Likes Good Things.

Mrs. Chas. E. Smith. of West Frank
lin, Maine, says: 81 like good things
and have adopted DR., Kings New Life
Pills as our family laxative medicine.
because they are good and do their
work without making'a fuss about il .
These painless purifiers sold at ODER
dorfer's drug sstore. 25 cents. oct.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-10-23

Samuel r. Worley, of Hixburg, Va,
has been shooting horses for more than
fifty years. He says: Chamber
lain's Pain Balm has given me great
relief from lame back and rheumatism.
it is the best liniment | ever used.
For sale by w. l.. Brooks. You need
no other guarantee. oct
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-10-23
Too Much for Man

A Kansas gas man who has spent
a7rs in the business makes the state
2slt that natural gas is capricious
~ that men who have studied it all
aeir lives give up in despair when it
ines to explaining the why's and
rherefores OF some of its ways.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-10-23
For Sore Feet.

Il have found Bucklen's Arnica
Salve to be the proper thing to use for
sore feet, as we'll as for healing burns,
sores cuts. and all manner OF abbrasi-
ons, writes Mr.. w. Stone, of East
Poland. Maine. 1t is the proper thing
too for piles. Try it Sold under a
guarantee at Oberdorfer's drug store.
% cents. oct
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-10-23
Romantic British wooers.

The Englishman, in his wooing,
shows a reckless imrrcvidence which
would turn Frenchmans hair gray.
No concern of his is the important
matter Of dot" he chooses-when
he is true to himself-for purely ro-
mantle reaSons.-Black and White.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-10-23
The Sound of Thunder.

Spread out the thunder into it's sin
gle tones, and it becomes lullaby for
children; pour it forth together in one
quick peal, and the royal sound shall
move the heavens Schiller.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-10-23
Sea Air Generator.

The latest wonder is the installation
at the London hippOdrome of series
Of tiny machines that silently generate
sea air into the auditorium