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Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
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 T. E. Fisher,
General Passenger Agent,
Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
S34.3o Denver 10 Mexico.

The Colorado & Southern will sell
tickets between March 9th and April
3Oth one-way tickets via Ell Paso to
Mexico City at above extremely low
rate
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
Locations.

A. G. Rubin, Gold Queen, l, 2, lodes,
Pine district.
E. S. Holmes, Kalsomine lode, Eu-
reka district.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23

This office has received complete
sample line Of commencement programs
for 1908 and they are beauts-cheap,
too.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23

If you want to save money and at the
same time have the best there is to be
had in the grocery line, trade at Haw-
ley's. aI
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
A LlttI, know,sdos.

Surgeon Gen. Rixey was talking in
Washington about his recent state
ment concerning the harm that ciga-
rettes do sailors.
Let them defend the cigarette as
they please" he said; whenever
hear these defenses think Of the sick
horse and the turpentine.
Tom met Bill on the road one
day.
"'Bill, want word with you,' he
said.
BE quick, then, said Bill. I'm in
a hurry
"'What did you give your sick horse
the other day?'
"a pint of turpentine.'
Tom hurried home. and poured .
pint Of turpentine down the throat Of
his own ailing nag, which at once
grew worse, and in an hour was dead
Then Tom, disgusted with Bills
veterinary ability, sought him out
"'Why, Bill he said, I gave my
horse pint of turpentine, and it killed
him.
$50 it did mine said Bill"
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
ey.Produet Of Match Factory.

One match factory on the Pacific
coast, covers 240 acres and operates
over 80 miles Of railroad, over which
is carried to it daily 100000 feet Of
sugar pine and yellow pine logs for
the match machines. Inferior lumber
will not do. 1t must be straight
grained and free from knots and care
fully treated in addition. The by-prod-
uct goes into larger things. This
factory turns out as by-product q
thousand doors and 500 window
sashes daily.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Her Weight Cost s4s.

In some parts of Hungary 1t is the
custom for the bridegroom to pay
sum to the brides parents, and in
case the parties cannot agree the
mayor acts as arbitrator. Mayor
Volked, who is cattle dealer, has
had to decide a case of this kind, and
after inspecting the bride decided that
the bridegroom must pay the parents
at the rate of half dollar for each
pound that the bride weighed. This
verdict was accepted, and the woman
weighing Sc pounds the bridegroom
handed over the equivalent of s43.
after which the wedding ceremony
was performed.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Conscientious Workman,

Strong-Arm Tim is employed in
carrying bricks on barge. His
strength is so great that his boss kept
increasing his loads until finally the
gang-plank breaks and lands Tim and
his bricks in the water. Tim rapidly
sinks, but presently comes to the sur
face and shouts out: Throw me a
rope there. you spalpeenS, youse!"
While his companions are searching
frantically for rope Tim comes to
the surface second time and bellows
out: Here, there, yourse loafers, II
ye don't throw me rope I'll be after
droppin' some OF these here bricks,"
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Queen Takes Fencing Lessons.

Her majesty Queen Alexandra has
lately conceived great liking for
fencing, and is now taking lessons
from one of the best-known fencing
masters in the country, says Tit-Bits.
The master in question was formerly
instructor to one of the regiments Of
household cavalry, and boasts of hav-
ing trained more first-class swordsmen
than any other man in Europe. He de-
scribes her majesty as being born
fencer," and as one who, had she
taken up the art earlier in life. would
have achieved great prominence in 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Practical.

Owing to his extreme youth and tim
idity Tommy escaped going to church
the whole year around. except on
Christmas day. After one Of his an
nual visits his uncle asked him at the
dinner table II he had been a good
boy and said a prayer in church.
"Oh. yes. indeed" answered Tommy.
II said a prayer like all the rest did
Just before the sermon began. Want
to hear it?"
yes. indeed. What did you say?"
replied the surprised uncle.
Now I lay me down to sleep!'"
said Tommy.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Print Paper from Rice Straw.

A new raw material for the manufac-
ture of print paper has been discov-
cred in rice straw. and 1t is hoped
that this product may partly take the
place of wood pulp, which is now
growing scarce. Rice straw has been
so high that it was not practicable for
ordinary purposes. A machine has
been invented which has a capacity
Of five tons of rice straw pulp day.
Demonstrations Of this machine are
now being made in the rice fields of
Louisiana and Texas, and II 1t proves
successful the rice farmers will devote
more land to the raising Of this grain.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
An Almanac Church.

In the tower of st. Botolph's church.
Boston. England, are 365 steps, CORE
spending to the days in the year;
the church has IL pillars. SO windows.
and seven doors, representing the
months, weeks, and days in the week.
In the west porch. says the Church
Eclectic, are "a steps descending to
the library above), representing the
hours Of the day. Again. on each side
of the choir are so steps, leading to
the roof. denoting on the one side the
minutes and on the other the seconds
Of the hour.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Inundated with Postal Cards.

In New York city alone the post.
office handles no less than 100000 pic
ture postal cards every day, and 1t is
the same story elsewhere-in Chicago,
San Francisco, New Orleans, Buffalo
and in all the large cities. Moreover.
1t Is not in the United States alone
that these conditions exist. In Europe.
too, all the postal services are actual
ly inundated with postcards. 1t is Of
ficially stated that no less than 500.-
100000 passed through the British
postoffice during 1906.-Bohemian for
January.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Playing Before the King ExeIusiv

Playing Before the King Exclusively.
command" to play before the
king is always appreciated by actors,
but the honor of taking company to
Windsor or Sandrlngham is an expen-
sive one, says the Dundee Advertiser.
First-class railway tickets are pro
vided by his majesty's secretary, but
everything else has to be paid by the
manager. These expenses include
special scenery to suit the improvised
stage, the carriage Of properties and
dresses and the cab fares for the men,
bers of the company, who always ar
rive in London at an unearthly hour,
when GROWERS" are few and far be-
tween. Sir John Hare's recent appear
ance before the king cost him about
$4,000.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Letter. Of In.srs.. Found.

The UniVersallst church IN
Gloucester has discovered what 1t oon-
siders priceless treasure in an old
desk once the property of John Muir
ray, the father Of the faith in this
country. The piece Of furniture was
about to be thrown away when a
member of the parish committee, in
rummaging through the drawers,
found letters proving its identity
Murray came to this country in ITO.
and later Joined the revolutionary
forces as chaplain. He was compelled
to resign on account OF Ill health, and
returned to Gloucester, where he
founded the present church.-Spring
field Republican.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Thackeray's Poets,

Thackeray's favorite poets were
Goldsmith and the sweet lyric sing.
ers," Prior, whom he thought the
easiest, the richest, the most charm.
ingly humorous Of English lyrical
poets, and Gay, the force OF whose
simple melody and artless ringing
laughter he appreciated. He admired
Pope, too; but while admitting Mil
toms greatness, thought him such a
bore that no one could read him." 1t
is not surprising, therefore, that
Thackeray never essayed the big
bow-wow kind" of poetry-Fortnight
ly Review.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Historical Throne for Museum.

The Paris Museum Of Decorative
Arts has just received as a present
from an official Of the chamber of
deputies the throne which was made
for Napoleon's use at the opening OF
the chambers. and which was after
ward changed little in the time OF
the Restoration, and subsequently
served for Louis XVIII. and Charles
x. on similar occasions.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Population.

"How many people in this placer"
asked curious traveller of an indo-
lent native, as the train stopped at a
western water-tank. WAL" replied
the native. Il guess they's about 26
providin' old Hank Williams amt
dead yit; he was mighty sick this
mornin'. They's a new arrival ex-
pected, though, an that'll still make
1t the same when Hank dies; that is,
providin' the new arrival amt twins" i"
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

The United States supreme court has
decided that the State of Colorado or
any other state has the right to collect
taxes on an unpatented mining claim,
and also has the right to seize an un,
patented claim and sell it to the highest
bidder, giving what is known as tax
title. The decision will tend to settle
numerous mining controversies and
therefore is very important one.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

The little infant son of DIR. and Mrs.
E. F. Warren died Saturday morning
from kidney trouble from which it suf-
fered from the time of its birth on the
10th inst. The body was taken to Den
Yer Sunday morning and was laid to rest
in Fairmont cemetery. Friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Warren feel sorry over their
loss.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

Henry Morgan, formerly in the drug
business here, an all-around good fellow,
died at Central City on Tuesday.
Harry" will be kindly remembered
among all the old-timers in Summit
county, where he leaves many friends.
He leaves wife and several brothers
and sisters, and among other relatives
is R. R. Kirk, brother-in-law.- =
Breckenridge Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

A. Rapin has secured contract with
manufacturing agent for roller skates
which enables him to sell them cheaper
than Denver. All skates that formerly
sold for $4 so, S5. 90 and $500 will now
be sold for $500, S4.25 and S.. so and as
low as S1.5O. See him about it. He
also has all kinds of material for re-
pairs.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

Prof. Dolley will give another mas
querade at his roller rink in the Armory
hall, Saturday evening, February 10Th.
Ten dollars in gold will be given to the
best dressed lady and gentleman; season
ticket to most comically dressed lady
and gentleman; graceful skating, open
to all, season ticket; open race. half
mile, half dozen tickets. Good band
music will be in attendance and all who
attend are promised good time. Come
and see the fun. Admission, spectators
Is cents, skaters 35 cents.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
campaian of cation.

Maurice Damour, a former French
consul in New Orleans, is in Chicago
to extend the campaign Of education
the French government and leading
literary men have inaugurated in the
United States in connection with
French literature. He is representa-
tive Of the government and the Cercle
de la Librairie, an organization Of
prominent French writer's and Journal
lists,
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

A mistrial was granted in the case of
Elizabeth Prisk VS.. The Sleepy Hollow
company in the district court yesterday,
one of the jurors being withdrawn by
the plaintiff. The plaintiff is to pay all
attorney fees of the defense which will
amount to $3.50. besides the costs. The
case will be tried at the next term of
the district court.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Immense Profit to Pos.offiee.

As showing the enormous interest
taken in Limerick competitions, the
British postmaster-general states that
during August. September and October
of last year the total number of six.
penny postal orders sold was 311 900.
In the corresponding three months of
this year the number was 5,772, 900, or
Is times as many. This means an i'm
mense profit to the postoffice.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

''The Millionaire Tramp" show given
at the opera house last Tuesday even
ing, drew fair-sized house despite the
cold weather. The play presented was
very good and was deserving of better
patronage. In the afternoon the band
discoursed some excellent music and
''The Tramp" seemed to be quite liberal
in throwing money at the kids.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

Gilpin county seems to be we'll sup
piled in the line of roller skating Kinks.
Louis Cattani in Russell Gulch, Prof.
Dolley in Central City and Thos. Dun
stone in Black Hawk. The old Parson' S
building in Mountain City is also being
used for practicing purposes by some of
the skaters of that section. Roller skat-
ing is certainly on the boom.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Queen Runs Druu Store.

The queen Of Portugal has a chem.
lists shop In Lisbon. registered in her
own name. The establishment is con.
Quoted solely In the interests OF char.
ity and, consequently, when the queen
attends to the wants OF customers
personally-she often makes up pre-
scriptions herself-she is working In
a good cause, and need fear no criti.
cism.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Man 80, Woman 72, EIope,

A man so years of age and WON.
an Of 70 eloped from home for old
people at Dornbirn, a little town near
Bregenz. because they were refused
permission to marry. A week after
they returned to the establishment
stating that they had been married
and had spent all their money in hav.
ing q good time.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

The Hibernians will hold their 29th
annual ball in the Red Mems hall in
Black Hawk this year, the event occur
ing on the 18th of March. 1t will be
an orchestra dance and will vie in point
of jollity and pleasure with previous af-
fairs of the kind given by this popular
order.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
More Criticism.

President G. Stanley Hall Is quoted
as saying that songs OF the polly.
wolly doodle order sung by college
glee clubs composed of stalwart bar.
barians In evening dress often suggest
downright infantilism. Poor college
youths, they do have hard time try.
ing to At their vocations and their
avocations to the taste OF everyone.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
WorkInumen's Homes,

The city government Of Milan has
voted to appropriate 1,150.0 900 for the
construction Of further series Of
houses especially built for working.
men and their families, and the mu.
nicipal loan ONCE (the city pawn dc.
partmenD will give 100000 out Of
its profits toward the same purpose.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
New York's Street Cara.

An investigation Of 1000 Of New
York's 1900 street cars made recent.
ly showed that 1O5 were filthy, 4O1
had fiat wheels, 1856 ratified noticeably,
24s were without headlamps. 102 with
broken glass, 1,O06 with noise from
the gears.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

The funeral of Henry Morgan, who
died last week in this city, occurred Sun
day afternoon from the family home on
Spring street. Interment took place in
the Masonic cemetery and large dele
cation of friends followed the remains
to their last resting place.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

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., 1908-02-27

Valuable Collection Of Autographs.
The prince OF Monaco possesses one
Of the most valuable collections of au.
tographs in the world. An entire wing
Of his highness' palace at Monaco is
reserved for the display Of documents
written by celebrities.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Census Of Berlin.

The area OF Berlin In 1906 was
24h square miles, with a population
on June 30 Of that year of 2.O6O.777.
There were 2.5 square miles OF paved
streets. 946 numbered and named
streets. 101 public parks or places,
and 10 bridges. besides those OF rail.
ways.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

DIR. C. B. Froid of Black Hawk and
VIM: Hoskin of this city, were initiated
into the Elks Monday evening. They
were given an exciting ride on the goat
and afterwards were treated to BAN
quet which they enjoyed with the regu-
lar members of the order.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
A w.v Out Of a Difficulty.

An old highlander. being sent one
day for five yards Of satin, forgot his
errand. but, not to be done, said to the
shopman: Can ye give me anither
name for the dell (deviD forby the
deil?" The shopman said Satan"
THAT be him." was the answer.
"Whang me off five yards Of him.
white."-Dundee Weekly News.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

The moving picture men in the Rank
building, who have been here several
weeks, report that business continues
good.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Street Railway Accidents,

One of the startling facts developed
by the public service commission of
New York city is that over 200 per.
sons are killed or seriously injured
every month by the urban railways un.
der the commissions Jurisdiction. The
annual toll OF deaths in accidents 10
between 500 and 500.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Hindoo Idea Of Reverence,

In India the printed book is regarded
as vulgar, II not irreverent. and no de-
vout Hindoo would allow his sacred
writings to be contaminated by con.
tact with leather prepared from the
hide Of some animals dead body. A
leather-bound copy Of the Bible is for
him remarkable illustration Of Chris.
tian irreverence.-The Churchman.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Demand Removal Of uaIy sIon..

The city council OF Springfield,
Mass, has referred to the law offlcer
OF the city a petition for the removal
Of some billboards in Main street
which have been eyesores for many
years. The patience Of citizens is at
an end, and hundreds of them have
signed request for the abatement
of the nuisance.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

If you want to save money and at the
same time have the best there is to be
had in the grocery line, trade at Haw-
ley's.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

Monday and Tuesday of this week
were two of the severest days of the
winter, the wind blowing a terrific gale,
besides being very cold.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

Mayhem and Bowden have had num-
ber of their buggies painted during the
past two weeks. Holmes & Teats did
the work.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

Dick Mayor, driver of the Eclipse
hack, says that he hauled forty passen-
gers to the dance in Black Hawk last
Friday evening. A pretty good record.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

Rev. E. A. Junkin, of the Presbyter-
ian church, officiated at the services
over the remains of the Warren baby
and Henry Morgan, Sunday.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

For Sale-Eight room brick house on
Nevada st. with outside sheds. Apply
to Stephen Tonkin or VIM. Scholl.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

Don't ruin your eyes reading by a
coal oil lamp. Use electric lights. Let
us point out the difference to you.
THE GILPIN L. H. & P. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

FOR SALE CHEAP-Heavy draft
team, wagon and harness. First-class
outfit. Apply at this Office.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
ABOUT THE CITY

See new coffee pot perculators at
Rapins, from SO. SO up.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Count ToIstoy crItIelses Dante.

Count Tolstoy. critic4sing Dante.
characterized the productions Of the
Italian po% as cloudy and uninteili.
gible.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

'Let me kiss away those tears" said
a young man to member of the Adam
less club, as he endeavored to embrace
his adored one. keep it under your
hat if you do," said the fearful maiden
as she submitted to the process. For
the next fifteen minutes he was busy
and yet the tears flowed on. "Can t
nothing stop them," he asked breath
fully? Nope" she murmured, "it's
hay fever, but go on with the treat
ment. Exchange.
w. C. Fullerton while in the act of
serving an attachment on John Mich
olas and wife Monday, came near hav-
ing taste of warfare. The attach
ment was brought by jenkins, Mckay
& Co., and was served by Fullerton as
the Nicholas family were taking their
goods to the Black Hawk depot pre-
paratory to removing them to Brush,
Colo. They were being hauled by a
team belonging to Jack Dave, the wag-
on loaded with goods being in Black
Hawk at the time of service of the at
tachment. Mr.. Fullerton demanded
that the goods be taken back to Central
and Dave objected to this and lent force
to his objections by drawing revolver.
He was arrested and arraigned before
Justice Matthews, Of Black Hawk, and
fined $1,000 and costs, amounting in all
to 1920, for carrying concealed weap-
ons.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
The Tuesday Reading club will meet
with Mrs. Joseph Floyd March Sd.

A baby girl was born yesterday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Warren.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1908-09-03
s"SSO"OSSOoOOSSooossosOo zee,
Flow Perfumes
Are Made.
Observation-Disclosures.

Glass sheets held by frames n few
inches apart are smeared rather
thickly with lard, and between these
sheets the freshly picked blossoms
are scattered, touching the frames
put not being pressed by them. In
one day the oil Of the flowers exudes.
and the lard absorbs the precious
drops. If the flowers are plentifu,
they may be changed every six hours.
and In the case of jonuuils thirty
times; jasmine is usually changed
eighty times before the layers of lard
are entirely saturated. When the
lard has dissolved as much oil as
possible from the flowers. It Is melted
and dissolved in purified alcohol made
from grain. When this mixture is
filtered, the concentrated extract may
be redissolved in spirits, diluted. or
mixed with other oils according to the
strength or quality desired.
Altar Of roses and neroly, the base
OF eau de cologne, are made by a diff
ferent method. The perfume NAV be
extracted by an ordinary process OF
distillatlon II very even heat is OBJ
tained, but the usual method is the
bain-marie. A large kettle Of lard is
immersed in a tub OF water at the
boiling point until the grease reaches
a uniform temperature and IS entirely
melted. Into this warm lard the
petals Of orange blossoms or of roses
are thrown The petals remain a day
or less in this bath, and then the in
odorous wilted flowers are removed
and fresh ones submerged until the
mixture attains the desired strength.
The women beat the mixture into a
cream, After the pomade is made,
the oil may be shipped in this state,
or distilled and sold in its concen-
trated form as altar of roses or
'roly or diluted to the strength Of
perfume" or eau de cologne.
Twenty thousand pounds of rose
petals are required to make onepound
Of altar Of roses, valued at about
5000. A thousand pounds approxi-
mately of the petals of the bitter Or
ange are necessary to make a pound
Of neroly, valued at $40 on an aver
age.-Jane Rosamond White, in The
World To-Day.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1908-09-03
kubeIIk,s FInners insured.

The fingers on the right hand OF
Kubelik are known to be insured for
two thousand dollars. and the total
dlsablement OF his hand would net
him fifty thousand dollars. A like
sum covers Paderewskrs diglts, while
Holman, the pianist, carries FIVE hun
dred dollars on each of his fingers.
Patti, until recently, at least had fifty
thousand dollars on her voice, and
paid a staggering premium-one hun.
dred and twenty-five dollars-for each
appearance.-Scrap Book.