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Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
Pleased the Newspaper Men.

Mr. Bonaparte was explaining that
he had two good reasons why he could
not give his caller the information
he had asked for. "One is that have
not yet got the information myself"
he said in his characteristic way
'and the other way is that when
do get 1t | will try to keep 1t away
from the eagles of the press" Eagles
of the press, very handsome
OF you, Mr.. Bonaparte." said his call.
er, who was newspaper man. There
are those who have another name,'
said the attorney general. "'Vultures,'
I think / have heard them say. But
my experience with the newspaper
men has always been of the pleasant.
est kind, and prefer to think Of them
az eagles, not vultures."
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
Senate "Barkers."

Guides who pilot strangers through
the capitol have discovered a seat
strip in the senate which they feature
with all the melliferous eloquence of
midway or pike barker"
THE first seat on the minority
side,' they declare with a flourish,
"is that of Senator Jeff Davis, who
broke all precedents by making a
speech in the beginning of his term.
saying he would not feed from the
hands of corporation. In the next
seat you will observe 'fiddling Bob
Taylor, whose tuneful airs carried
him to fame and high office. In the
next seat will be found William James
Bryan, the youngest member the SEN
ate has ever had; and next to him you
will recognize the oldest senator, vii.
liam Pinckney White OF Maryland.
Immediately In the next cage. as it
were, you will observe Senator Bank
head of Alabama. who ran for the
house, but. strangely enough, defeated
for that Office found himself shunted
into the senate by appointment as the
result of the unexpected death of
Senator Morgan. Immediately be-
yond him you will see Senator Gore
Of Oklahoma, the only blind senator
the country has known, and last, but
not least. you will note Senator Owen,
who has Indian blood In his veins
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
One Use for BiIlboards.

"Billboards may be a horrible blot
on civic beauty" said a well-known
Washington business man the other
day but they have their uses"
'Impossible!" said disgusted art.
ist 'Impossible."
But l tell you they have their ben
efits,' insisted the man." 81 know It,"
"Oh, don't see how" said the dis.
gruntled artist, recalling memories of
many wars waged by his colleagues
and civic improvement societies on
the billboard.
Il got my elementary education
from them," said the business man.
Il learned the alphabet from them"
We'll, of all things" said the artist.
"Yes, when l was a small tad used
to drive about the city good deal
with my father, who was a physician.
l used to love to follow the sign
boards, especially the illustrated ones.
BY studying them closely l learned
my letters and would spell out the
words.
"One evening father said Bob must
begin to think about going to school.
| said: Why, father, why should |
go to school? can read ran
and got a newspaper and read one Of
the long stories before receiving any
comments. or course my pronuncia-
ton would never have won me a
blue ribbon in a reading match; in
fact l guess, from all can learn
since, It was pretty awful. But could
read, and that's why / say got my
first start in education from the bill.
boards"
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

Charles Meyer, an elderly man about
So years of age, was found dead in his
cabin in Baltimore Monday by Mrs. j.
w. Hatfield. He had been suffering
from an incurable disease for years.
At one time he conducted saloons in
Denver and Golden; also in Columbia
City, Ind. OF late he had been assist
ing Mr. Hatfield in the saloon in Balti-
more. He leaves wife and two child
rem in Omaha. Undertaken Harris is
holding the body awaiting instructions
from the wife.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

Nels Olson, an employe at the Cook
mine, fell a distance of about twenty
five feet in the shaft last week and
landed in the sump. Besides few
bruises and good ducking he was not
injured to any great extent. He went
to the shaft from where he was working
and rang the cage up to the 3OO-foot
level, returning again to the drift. He
Immediately returned to the shaft, rails
ed the bar ana deliberately walked into
the sump. His mind must have been
centered in the arctic regions.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

Eleven days of married life proved
sufficient for Steve Bertolino formerly
of Gilpin county. On Feb. %, 1906, Ber-
tolino was united in marriage to his
wife Angelina, and on March 6 follow
ing he absented himself from the fam
lily fireside. That is the last Mrs. Ber-
tolino ever heard of her spouse. AS a
result she filed suit for divorce in the
county court of this county. On Mon
day morning the case was tried, and as
the defendant did not appear, the decree
prayed for was granted by default. -
Georgetown Courier.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

The organ and voice recital given by
Professor Houseley and Mrs. Bessie Fox
Davis last week was well appreciated
by good sized audience. Both per-
formers have been here before and have
a place in the admiration of the people.
Mrs. Davis pleasing personality and
distinct enunciation as we'll as tone
quality made her work especially graft
flying. Prof. Houseley who opened this
organ when it was first installed re-
marked again upon it's splendid condi-
ton and beautiful tone.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

The Sunday closing law was enforced
Sunday, the order coming from Cover
nor Buchtel who recently issued proc
lamation calling upon all peace officers
to carry out the statute in this respect.
Not saloon was open in the county and
very little liquor was consumed-over
the bar. Saloons are now required to
close at II o'clock Saturday night and
remain closed until Monday morning.
Numerous Gilpin countyites became ac-
quainted with the refreshing taste of
mountain water Sunday for the first
time.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

A rough-house was created at the
Arcade saloon Monday evening by a
number of the "can pushers." The dis
turbance was caused by the refusal of
one of the society to settle for treat.
When the bartender requested the pay
an alteration ensued which developed
into a fight. Louis Unterrassner was
badly injured about the head by being
beaten with club or in falling against
a window. Chas. Renaldi, who is pro-
prietor of the Arcade and who only
figured in the rumpus to settle the dis
turbance was arrested and placed in
Jail, as was also Pete Supino, an in
nocent bystander. AS no complaint
was filed against either Renaldi or Su-
pino the gentlemen were liberated Tues
day afternoon.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
FROck COATS IN CONGRESS.
Garment Going Out Of Fashion Among
Modern Statesmen.

Congress is eliminating the frock
coat habit. More than half the men,
bers of the new congress have shown
their disapproval of the time-honored
costume by appearing on the floor of
the house in the regulation business
suit of tweed. Red and lavender neck
ties can poll a larger vote than the
somber black string tie, and old men,
bers, loyal to the frock coat and its
accessories, are discussing with de-
spair the future of congressional tan
shoes.
These sartorial belligerents declare
that the revolt against the unwritten
law concerning the frock coat habit
is chiefly in the interest of comfort.
Whether the regulation statesman's S
garb would be matter of rride with
them in questioning whether they
would appear to better personal ad-
vantage in solemn black or most be-
coming blue, they insist, is matter
of secondary consideration.
Fear expressed by members of the
house for the doom of the frock coat
has already disturbed the equanimity
of the senate by the appearance of a
couple of belligerents in the ranks of
this black-coated body.
Allie James of Kentucky, the heavy
weight of the house, who weighs near
ly 300 pounds, says the habit of wear
ing light tan and gray sack coat suits
is not matter of choice. 1t is a neces-
sity, he says, because he never found
a tailor who had cloth enough of one
kind to make him a frock coat suit.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
SISTER NOT WANTED THERE.
Washington Boy Satisfied with the
Present Arrangement.

I've got three brothers and my
self" said six-year-old boy one day
last week to a male caller at his home
in Washington, during little talk
about playmates. toys and boon COM
pions. The caller was bosom
friend of the youngsters father and
was waiting for the latter to join him
on trip downtown.
-Four boys, eh?" commented the ia
theirs friend.
Yes, Tom, that's me, Jim an Fred
an Lou. Girls might be all right;
like 'em, too, most of the time, but
they're sassy and always afraid OF
getting hurt. Can't play ball, nor
shoot marbles, and the only thing
some of 'em can do is skate" prat.
tied the boy.
so you don't think you'd like to
have a sister,"
Nope" replied Tom after a pause.
But suppose the Lord gave you a
sister, you would have to have her,
wouldn't you?"
Tom looked about the room for sew
eral moments and the casting his big
eyes on his inquisitor in frightened
sort of way, suddenly darted out of the
room and made for the stairway
Where are you going, boy?" called
the man.
TO the nursery" came the reply as
Toms legs carried him as fast as they
could up the stairs. In about ten min.
utes he returned to the room again
perfectly placid, and, placing himself
squarely before the man, hesitated a
moment. "Mr. Smith, me and the boys
don't want sister," he said.
But, suppose God had just left one
here for you, what then?'
We'll, l wouldn't a-been her, Fred
wouldn't a-been her. Lou wouldn't a
been her and Jim wouldn't a-been her
Now, who'd a-been herr"
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

"Among the Breakers, presented by
home talent under the auspices of Black
Hawk Camp No. 504, w. o. W., in
Black Hawk last Friday evening scored
such decided hit among the dramatic
critics of the lower end of the county
that camp 504 has submitted to urgent
solicitation and has agreed to produce
the play in this city in the opera house
on Saturday evening, February 18th. A
critique of the play is given in the Black
Hawk notes in this issue. The admission
will be so cents for seats in the auditor
ium and reservations can be made at
Couch's.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

A Georgetown business man, who is
supposed to be well posted, and knows
whereof he speaks, says that the news
paper business is all profit.
Well, that is what the newspaper men
are in the business for-proft.
Possibly, it is for this reason that so
many subscribers to newspapers are slow
in the payment of their subscriptions,
and why great percentage of them nev-
er pay at all.
Because we are in business that is
all profit, is no reason why we should
be buncoed. The newspaper man is in
no wise to blame because his taxes are
remitted, his paper furnished free by
the Denver paper houses, insurance,
water and light furnished without cost,
coal, contributed by the coal men, gro
ceries by the grocers and clothing by the
merchants, and employees refuse COM
pensation for their services. 1t is a
wonder that almost everybody is not
engaged in the newspaper business; it
is the only really soft snap that is GO
ing. Nevertheless, the newspaper man
wants all there is in it. and feels little
sore when, after furnishing the paper
for five, ten or twenty years to loose all
in the end. That is why they are pre-
sistently after the delinquents. George
town Courier.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
HAVE RIGHT OF WAY
WASHINGTON OFFICIALS ABOVE
COMMON PEOPLE.
Elevators In Public Buildings Run
Mainly for Their convenience-
Amusing Point In Contest for
Senate Reading Clerk.

There are many wrinkles In OFF,
cial life in Washington which afford
those who are acquainted with them a
certain amount of amusement" said
a local newspaper correspondent,
land one of the funniest, from the
standpoint of those not interested d.
rectly, has been the contest for the
selection of the reading clerk to the
senate
THAT the official whose duty 1t 10
to decide the question as to the for
tunate man who would pull down the
plum, after listening to the varying
voices of the 80 contestants, was
obliged to take a rest for a few days
to recover his normal condition can
be readily understood by all who are
familiar with such things at the
capitol.
But that he should have found
three members of the nations high
est law-making body who We're re-
quested to act as a committee to de-
termine the merits of the respective
contestants, who had not made a rec
ommendation for the vacancy in ques-
ton. is as astonishing as it is un-
usual in that not single senator
could be found who had not made q
recommendation.
"As a rule, when a vacancy oc-
ours at either end of the capitol, the
difficulty senators and representatives
have is in deciding which one of the
dozens of applicants shall be shown
the preference of recommendation
This selecting committee of three
will go down in capitol history as
unique.
Official authority in the depart
ments Is thrust upon one at every
angle of the corridors and rooms of
these big buildings and forms bar
riers over which both the initiated
and the unwary stumble. but 1t is sell
dom that 1t penetrates into the ele-
vators.
Il happened In one of the elevators
Of one of the larger department build
ings the other day. 1t was at an
hour when the car was crowded with
clerks going to work. After the door
had been shut and the car had ascend
ed almost to the first floor there
came a violent ring at the bell and
the conductor, reversing the lever,
dropped back like a shot to the ground
floor took in another passenger and
jumped the car to the fifth floor.
where the late conner alighted. Then
the car slowly descended. floor by
floor to permit the wrathful clerks
to get ont.
THE hurry-up passenger happened
to be one of a half-dozen or so bu-
reau officers, whose official authority
gives them the right to make
runaway trip with any elevator they
happen to strike, irrespective of
the corridor destinations of the
rest OF the passengers. but the scene
and sensations of being whisked past
your floor, despite your calls to the
elevator man, were more aggravating
than amusing. Some bureau officers,
however, show the other passengers
in car the courtesy of allowing 1t
to stop from floor to floor; others
don't"
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
Turkish Minister'S DAUGHTER.

Miss SHERIFF. Mehmed-Ali. daugh-
ter OF the new Turkish minister to
the United States. is interpreter for
her father. Miss SHERIFF. Is nine
years old and the only member Of her
family who speaks English huently.
The minister speaks the language
only little. but his bright little
daughter is as proficient as a native
born. She is pretty. with n round
cherub face, black hair that hangs in
long braid, big eyes and a perfect
complexion. She earned English In
the high schools at Constantinople.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

A meeting of those interested in the
new skating rink was held over the city
hall Saturday evening. 1t was pretty
well attended and committee of five
was appointed to look into the matter of
location. 1t is now practically fore
gone conclusion that sufficient money
can be raised for the erection of build
ing if this is deemed necessary. 1t is
probable that the committee will decide
upon some arrangement being made to
get possession of the Armory hall or the
opera house through purchase. Should
the Armory be selected an addition will
be made to the building which will give
sufficient size for rink. However,
these were only matters that came up
for discussion and what will eventually
be done is problematical. Another meet
ing of the promoters of the project is to
be held this week, when the committee
appointed at last weeks meeting will
have some report to offer.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

j. M. Price, state organizer of the
Woodman of the World, came up from
Denver yesterday and last evening WIS.,
tied the local camp. He talked upon
matters regarding campaign that is
to be pushed to add new members to
the lodge. The Woodmen in both this
city and Black Hawk are adding to
their membership roll weekly and both
camps are in very prosperous condi-
tion.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

M. N. Dillon, connected with the
Young Mems Christian Association of
Colorado, was in the city Sunday and
Monday. Sunday evening he delivered
an illustrated lecture at the Methodist
church. He devoted Monday to raising
subscriptions among the business men
and in familiarizing the young men of
the city with the work of his associa-
tion.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
Presidential Bon Mot.

A witticism was attributed the
other day In Washington to the presi.
dent. A young man, the story goes.
during a call at the White House
told the president that he had been
married a year before and was al.
ready the father of a boy Il con-
graduate you.' said the president. II
am sure you find 1t pleasanter to
be loving sire than a signing lover"
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

Part of the flume in the lower end of
the city caught. fire Sunday and hasty
and active work on the part of Marshal
George Launder prevented a confagra-
ton. How the fire originated is not
known, but it was likely caused from
ashes being thrown in the flume.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

A meeting of the mine owners was
held last evening, when matters per-
tanning to the Newhouse tunnel were
discussed. There is nothing definite
for publication at this time regarding
anything that transpired at last night
meeting.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

V. M. Came, proprietor of the eating
house at Forks Creek. was hailed before
Judge Mccall last week, charged with
selling liquor without license and for
selling liquor on Sunday. Came pleaded
guilty and was fined 5000 and costs in
each case. Golden Transcript.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

The board of county commissioners
held their monthly meeting Monday.
They allowed large bunch of bills for
jury and witness fees incurred during
the present term of court.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Alsdorf, of Utica,
Ohio, were arrivals last evening and
will enjoy short visit with their son,
P. R. Alsdorf. The visitors found their
son in his usual happy and talkative
mood.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

A girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Tony Steneck Sunday and the Stenecks
are the happiest people in town, not ex-
cepting Mr.. and Mrs. Manella to whom
the stork presented boy last Thursday.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

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., 1908-02-06

FOR SALE CHEAP-Heavy draft
team, wagon and harness. First-class
outfit. Apply at this Office.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

FOR SALE-All kinds of mining tim
bers. Address P. o. Box 2S1, or phone
Black 351, Idaho Springs.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

The members of the Rebekahs and
Odd Fellows enjoyed turkey supper in
their lodge rooms last evening.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. 1. N. Welch entertained
a number of friends at their High street
residence yesterday.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

We are prepared to paint few wag-
ons and .buggies during the next few
weeks. See us about it.
Holmes & Teats.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

An adverse suit of Mary E. Stevens
VS.. The Gilpin County Land & Mines
company is being tried in the district
court this week before a jury of six.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06
ABOUT THE CITY

Mrs. Anna Campbell, who has been
very sick with rheumatism, is improv-
ing.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

Don't ruin your eyes reading by
coal oil lamp. Use electric lights. Let
us point out the difference to you.
The GILPIN L. H. & p. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

The Eclipse hack will run to Black
Hawk tomorrow evening to accommo-
date the many from Central who will
attend the Federation dance.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-06

Ball-bearing roller skates at Rapin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-10
CORONER'S FINDING
On Death of James Weeban Filed
 With Superior Court.

Deputy Coroner Makepeace has filed with the clerk of the superior
 court his finding regarding the kill ing of James Meehan at the Meriden junction. It is as follows:
 James Meehan was a white male, about 3S years of age, living at Sl Avon avenue, Waterbury, and em- ployed as flagman on 'pnsher or
 helping engine on the Highland di- vision of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Go. From March 8, 8,190S, to April 2, 1908, one Augustus Molusky was fireman on the engine on which deceased was fagman. On April 2, 1903, Molusky did not work. At about 10 o'clock
 in the evening of that day, Molusky
 left his house, 205 South Leonard street, Waterbury, and went up the
 railroad tracks to the car office and reported himself ready for duty on | the run for the next day. Deceased, with the other members of the train crew, came into the car office at about II D. m Shortly after II p.
 m. the train crew received orders to tie up for the night and deceased
 went to the roundhouse with the en- gineer and fireman, leaving Molusky in the car office. Shortly thereafter Molusky left the car office. At about 11:30 D. m. deceased left tEe round- house and walked down tLe tracks about 200 feet. There Molusky ap- peared and while deceased was turned away, with his pack toward 1 Molusky, fired three shots at de- ceased from 32-caliber revolver. 1 One bullet entered the back and passed through the left lung and through the left ventricle of the heart. One bullet entered the right
 side of the neck behind tbe right ear and imbedded itself n the brain. Death was instantaneously caused by
 whichever bullet first struck de- l ceased.
 l 'I find that the deceased, James
 Meehan, came to his death on the 1 End day of April, 1908, IS the result
 of a bullet wound inflicted by one Augustus Molusky and that said Au- gustus M0lusky is crinlinally re-
 sponsible for the death of said James l Meehan.
 ''In compliance with the statute,
 I have filed with the clerk of the su- | perior court for New Haven county
 this, my report of said inquest, to- l gether with transcript of the testi-
 mony taken thereon and the report
 of said autopsy"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-10
CIVIC SOCIETIES APPEAL.
Ask Citizens to Aid in General Clean-
 ing Up of the City.

New Haven, April 10.--Tne sani- tary committee of the Associated Civic societies, having organized fif- teen subcommittee lone in each wardD to aid in cleaning up the city in accordance with the proclamation issued by the mayor. most urgently solicits your cooperation t0 the ex- tent of supplying such teams as you can donate for April IT and IS.
 These teams are required to assist in caTting the rubbish to the dump piles and the success ot the mtye- ment Is dependent to a large extent upon the Iiberality with which team owners meet this requsst. None of the committee. consisting Cf over 300 people. receives any remuneration. and there is no fund Nith which to pay for the teams. We are, there fore. dependent on contributions for this service.
 IT you can supply one or more carts for either or both Gf these days kindly inform us. stating what you will offer and we will advise you where to send them and fnaet those who viIl assist in the loading and de- posting Of the rubbish
 The above request is made not only to those who own tesHrs ased for general carting and eOnIrsct work. but also to citizens in general vnO sympzthfEe sufficiently Nith this work Co offer any vehicle tnsy may - sh~f fs auffah1o for f1s carffu1 ,f rubbish