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Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16
a Critlque of a PRAYER.

l hard Mr. Harry Gaze lecture re-
Gently and he criticised the prayer we
teach our infant children TO make
ever night on retiring-"Now lay me
down to sleep" etc.
He said it was a terrible mistake to
have placed before the mind of an in
fant child every day as a part of a
paryer the thought of death, as in "if
| should die before | wake"
Is 1t not a serious experiment, this
constant placing the thought of death
not only, but of sudden death" be-
for the mind of a child every day and
day after day of life. and might it not
tend to result in early death?
The mind of a child is most impres-
sionable. 1t should not be allowed to
contemplate death, and especially the
fear of death, habitually. Its teach
inSs should be the JOY of life, OF
health, of strength, of the Infinite. The
prayer should be uplifting, aspiring.
joyous.
Character is thus formed-Medico
Legal Journal
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16
LIEUTENANT HAD SURE THING.
Western Colonel an Easy Mark for
Gambling Shark.

lieutenant attached to one OF the
eastern forts gained reputation for
his unlimited betting on the slightest
provocation. 1t was but short time
before he had nearly cleaned out all
the members of the company to which
ne was attached. 1t was therefore
with some relief that the members and
officers saw him transferred to Kan
sas. But the day before his arrival
the colonel of the eastern fort wrote
to his friend, the colonel of the Kan
sas fort, of the reputation and sharp
ness of the betting lieutenant, so that
the western contingent were fully
aware of what was coming. Upon the
day of his arrival he was cordially
greeted and the colonel remarked:
Il understand you have somewhat of a
reputation for betting in the east"
The lieutenant tried to belittle the
statement, but as the colonel got in
sistent for details, the lieutenant said:
I'll bet you $50 that you have got
something on your back" The col
onel denied having anything on his
back except his uniform The lieuten-
ant said: I'll bet you $50 you have
got two big red spots on your back
near your shoulder blade" The col
onel took him up quickly. The money
was put in the hands of brother Off
Ger. The lieutenant said that the
colonel should strip to prove that he
was the winner, so off came the uni
form, even to the shirt. There was
nothing on the colonel's back, and so
the bet was lost by the lieutenant, who
remarked: We'll, | lost that some
how" The colonel was tickled not
little, and the same night wrote his
eastern colonel friend of the circum-
stance. Much was his surprise with
in the week to receive a brief letter
somewhat as follows: Dear Colonel:
That - scamp of a lieutenant bet me
$3.50 the day he left that he would
have the shirt off your back before he
was at the fort "a hours"
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16
JUST A LITTLE NEAR-SlGHTED.
Time for Business Man to Admit He
Needed Glasses.

Getting little near-sighted, a lit
tie near-sighted; times telling on him
the way it did on poor old Bob F'itz-
simmons" remarked John A. Gill; re-
ferring facetiously to his friend, Carl
ton c. Crane, in the Office of the New
York Central in the Flood building.
Had him down at Palo Alto for the
carnival the other day. Moving along
through the sidewalk crowds l missed
him. Turned back. There he was
standing, trying to look over the heads
of the crowd.
"'Come on said; lets go see the
bronco busting
"'Sh.' he warned, '321, 325, S29;
I'm counting 'em; gods, what a pro-
cession, 346, 352-'
Il looked across the street and
caught glimpse between two build
ings of the sight that interested him.
Four hunderd and eleven he an
nounced, and the little devils were
riding around like wild Indians.
Were those all professors kids?'
Come, come, Carlton l said, you
must wear glasses. That was only
the merry-go-round.' San Francisco
Chronicle.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16
CAME TO RESCUE OF FRIEND.
Duluth Newsboy Proved Possession of
Sense of Gratitude.

Sam Hughitt, who, like Topsy, says
he has no parents, but lives with his
uncle out at the West end, saved a
penniless stranger from the police sta
ton the other night by paying for his
supper at one of the Bowery restau-
rants, says the Duluth News-Tribune
Some people say a newsboy has no
sense Of gratitude to a benefactor
Sam proves an exception to this, II not
a denial.
He says the man he befriended is
a stranger to him, but that he bought
him out once when he was stuck"
with about 50 cents worth of papers.
Sam remembered that, and when the
stranger couldn't settle his bill at the
restaurant, he came forward with
three of his hard earned nickels and
paid for the supper
1t made no difference to Sam that
the man was very much intoxicated.
He had 1t chalked up agin me-" he
explained. AS an after thought, he
added: "Oh, that's nothin' anyway.
I'll git 1t out of someone else"
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16
Soon to Explore LapIand

Harry de Windt has returned to
London from Kirkenaes, on the Arctic
ocean, where he has been for the pur.
pose of making preparations for his
forthcoming journey across Lapland
to the Kola peninsula, wild hitherto
unknown region of steppes and noun.
tains. Although within few hundred
miles of Archangel, the country to be
visited is more difficult of access than
the regions traversed by the explorer
on his last journey in northwest 81.
IBERIA. Mr.. de Windt will leave Eng.
land on January 1. The sun rises in
the koln peninsula on the 18th of that
month. He will proceed by way of
st. Petersburg and Helsingfors to
uliaborg, at the head of the Baltic.
Thence he will travel in sleds a
months journey across Lapland to the
Arctic ocean. 1t is expected that the
expedition will last about six months.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16
Author of Drago Doctrine.

Luis Drago of Argentina, whose doc.
trine played a big role in the peace
conference, first came to public at
tention as a Judge in his own coun-
try when he wrote book of judicial
experiences. He entered the politica!
field and came into prominence as at
torney general at Buenos Ayres when
he declared that the provinces of his
nation might be sued before the
courts, but that the judgments should
not be collected by force. The Drago
doctrine was adopted in a modified
form by the peace conference, but
neither he nor his nation had the
honor of presenting the resolution to
the conference.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

The Hydro Electric company this
week concluded contracts with the Fifty
Gold Mines company of Black Hawk to
supply 15O-h. p. for the operation of its
mines. The power is to be applied to
the pumping in the Bobtail incline and
two pumps are enroute from the fac
tory to be installed. The transmission
line from the main line in Gilpin county
is to be built at once and completed
ready for service by the end of the
month. Idaho Springs Gazette.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

Last Monday one of Neil McKay's s
four-horse teams ran away from the
Jefferson Calhoun mine in Leavenworth
gulch. The driver, young Clear, had
not been off the wagon but few mo-
ments when the horses started to run,
and as this piece of road is not the best,
the runaway resulted seriously. One
horse was killed while another one Gied
after being brought to the. barns in this
city. The horses were valuable ones,
which entails quite loss to Mr.. Mckay.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

Installation of officers was held at the
regular meeting of Central City Aerie
No. GIL, F. o. Eagles, Monday evening.
A. Baleria was presented with hand
some Eagle charm by the members of
the lodge as token of appreciation of
the faithful services he had rendered as
treasurer of the order since its inception.
The present was high testimonial of
the confidence in which he is held by the
order. Mr.. Baleria besides being treas
ure of the Eagles lodge handles the
funds of several other orders.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

Woodmen of the World installed their
elected officers last evening, it being a
joint installation with the Women of
Woodcraft. After the ceremonies and
regular routine of business a fine pro-
gram was rendered, followed by an ele-
giant spread, to which the families and
friends of Camp sos We're invited. A
fine time is reported by all who attend
ed the affair.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16
An AlI.Round Article.

"They do say said Mr. Torkins,
that peanuts have great possibilities
as food"
81 should think sol" answered his
wife. After you have eaten the
kernels, think what lovely patent food
the shells would make"
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16
CHESTNUT COLUMN
From the Files of The Observer, Week
Ending January IS, 1888.

A large white cow was blown into
Sterl Newell's back yard and couldn't t
get out. The owner could have her for
paying for this notice.
The last lot of mill ore shipped from
the Calhoun lode in Leavenworth gulch
yielded Ia ounces gold to the cord.
The mail from Idaho Springs was
brought over yesterday by the mail car
rier, Elias Utsey, on foot.
The Black Hawk bakery was furnish
ing the public with the best of bread,
pies, cakes, etc. Mr.. Blake was con-
Quoting this establishment.
Mckay, jenkins & Co. installed new
holster at the Silver Blend.
There was some talk of building a
court house in Beamanville.
The public schools had closed for a
few days on account of the bad weather.
The new county clerk and recorder
Joseph Updegraff, since his installation
A carload of hogs received at the
Kansas City stock yards were found to
be nearly all frozen, and reports were
received which stated that four carloads
of cattle were frozen to death at st.
Joseph, Mo.
Fred Gooch of Rollinsville, came in
Monday night to attend to his duties as
a juror.
Mr.. E. E. Chase, the county surveyor,
started for his old home in Massachu-
setts this week.
John King, the efficient night watch,
was confined to his home by sickness.
Mrs. Margaret Sterling has retired
from the restaurant business, being
succeeded by a celestial who for the
past two months has successfully pre-
sided over the cuisine of the Teller
house.
Mr. Ira Olsen of the firm of Olsen &
Downing, returned this week from a
visit to the east.
Died-In Central City, Thursday, Jan
uary 18th, 1888, at the residence of
Thomas Davidson, Samuel McCart ley,
aged "a years.
1t is evident from this week issue
that there was war between Billy the
Kid and Billy the Dago.
The terrible storm which ragged in
the northwest during the past few days,
has resulted in a loss of life which was
known to reach two hundred.
On Saturday night there was some
trouble in Black Hawk between some
boys and the Italians. Several shots
were fired but no one was injured.
John McKinnon had herd of milch
cows on the county farm at Missouri
lakes, which he wanted to get rid of.
Walter Mcleod was quite i'll at the
residence of his parents.
DR.. Amos Reynolds, having heard Of
the lucrative practice of some of the
Chinese doctors of this state, has had
his hair cut after the manner of citi-
zen of the Flowery Kingdom, but made
a mistake in leaving the pigtail on the
bump of firmness instead of the GUS
tomary place. We have no doubt how
ever that with a slight smattering of
pigeon English, ne will pass anywhere
for Chinaman.
John j. Reilly was visiting in the cap
ital city this week
John Truan was out again after
short illness.
j. Med. Livesay and W. C. Fullerton
had communications in nearly every is
sue of this paper, roasting each other.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

A. B. Clark, who has edited the Silver
Plume Standard number of years, has
suspended publication of the paper on
account of i'll health. The Gazette of
Idaho Springs has taken over the sub
scription list of the Standard and will
devote page to Silver Plume news.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16
A Word Of Approval,

so you approve of your European
son-in-law?'
ITO some extent" answered Mr..
Cumrox. ITS certain relief to have
some of our family quarrels conducted
In a language that don't understand.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16
Double Trouble,

"Misfortunes never come singly."
That's 80. Jinx married widow
the other day and when he went for
her things he found that she was the
owner Of phonograph.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

When visiting Denver stop at the new
Hotel Alamo, corner 18th and Market
streets. Strictly modern, with elevator
service. Public and private baths. Rates
ST. per day and up.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

Monday Judge Ashbaugh of the dis
trict court appointed E. w. Davis and
Morris Hazard of this city, and Arthur
Stronell of Black Hawk, to examine the
treasurer's books.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

Leon Nordelli was severely injured in
the San Juan mine Saturday. He fell a
distance of forty feet, breaking a leg
and two ribs.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

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., 1908-01-16
Boarding House pjllows

Guest lat boarding house)-These
pillows seem very hard. They must
be stuffed with chicken feathers.
Maid--Well, yes. ma'am. Most like.
y they wuz from Plymouth Rocks.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16
Notice..

All persons are warnedlnot to throw
ashes, rubbish or garbage in the streets
under penalty Of law.
GEORGE LAUNDER,
City Mars hal.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

A marriage between two young peo-
pie of the county is reported to have
taken place in Denver last week.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

Monday baby boy was left at the
home Mr.. and Mrs. James Flynn by the
stork.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

Let us fill your prescriptions, we will
use the best goods and not over-charge
you. PALACE DRUG STORE.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

Mr.. Charles Morris, the genial con-
ductor on the C. & S. road, has taken
the run to Greeley for short time.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

The Elks are thinking of giving a
grand ball on the evening of Washing
toms birthday.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16
ABOUT THE CITY

The moving picture show seems to be
iong a good business.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

We are prepared to paint few wag-
ons and buggies during the next few
weeks. See us about it.
Holmes & Teats.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

Household goods of all kinds bought,
sold and exchanged at the A. l.. Ander-
son Furniture Co.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

at is reported that one of the fas-
tidious newly-married ladies of this
town kneads bread with her gloves on.
This incident may be somewhat peculiar
but there are others: The editor of
this paper needs bread with his shoes
on; he needs bread with his shirt on:
he needs bread with his pants on, and
unless some of the delinquent subscrib-
ers of this "old rag of freedom" pony
up before long, he will need bread with
out a damn thing on-and North Da-
kota is no Garden of Eden in the win
ter time. North Dakota Exchange.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

The management of the International
Western Live Stock Exposition, which
is to be held in Denver, January goth to
25th, is taking no chances with the
weather this year. In previous years
considerable dissatisfaction was ex-
pressed by the visitors that there was
no proper place in which to show the
animals. This year a big pavilion, cap
able of seating between 1000 and 5000
people, has been completed at the Union
Stock Yards. The pavilion is covered,
and is heated by steam, so that, no mat
ter what the weather is, visitors to the
stock show will be comfortable and as
well protected as they would if seated
in an opera house. The show ring in
the pavilion is large enough to permit
of fancy driving of horses, and to ex-
hibit the cattle, horses and sheep to the
best advantage.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

Ball-bearing roller skates at Rapin.
Gilpin observer., 1908-01-16

If you are in
business and you
want to make
more money you
will read every
word we have to
say. Are you
spending G your
money for ad-
vertising in hap
hazard ia hion
as if intended d
Arizona republican., 1908-06-01
PEOPLE 10 BE TAUGHT
 PROSPERITY BY NAH
An Eastern Movement in Support of The St. Louis Campaign.

New York, May 31-Prominent business and financial houses in the east are planning to back up the St. Louis Prosperity campaign by an elaborate system of circularization. Prosperity and sunshine" will be the keynote of communications distributed by mail throughout the country with the idea of emphasizing the fact that there is no further reason why busi- ness should not go ahead at full speed.
 To obtain the names of hundreds of thousands of business men and inves- tors, the Sterling Debenture corpora tion has been approached with re- quest for the use of its lists, which are known to be the most accurately and systematically classified roster of names available. Through these lists it is believed that the prosperity boomers will be able to reach those people in every state whose coopera tion will most effectively shape public opinion. There was no time in the carrying out of this scheme to pre- pare new lists, and so recourse had to be made to the Sterling's files.
 It is learned in this connection, that one of the political parties has been negotiating with the Sterling Deben- ture corporation for the use of its lists in the sending out of political lit erature. In its dealings with thousands of investors all over the country. this company has accumulated an almost complete list of every substantial man of affairs in the United States.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-01
NOT CREDITABLE
 AS COACHMAN
London Press Wearying of
 Young Vanderbilt
Some Remarks On the Subject of America's Idle Rich.

London, May 31.-The people of London do not seem to be quite as en- thusiastic about Alfred Vanderbilt's coaching enterprise as they were a couple of weeks ago and several of the less sensational newspapers are severely criticising the young Ameri- can millionaire because he can find nothing better to do than to drive a team of horses between two places all ready connected by more modern means of communication.
 A prominent London paper writes:
 Master Vanderbilt would undOubs edly soon give up his latest hobby if he were not encouraged by a morbid press After the first day We began to get tired of his Brighton coaching en- terprise. The people of London do not wish to pay fifteen shillings even for the privilege of being driven to Brigh- ton in a millionaire's coach with the added glory of a guard in gold braid footing on a tin horn.
 "The people of London do not care to know that MT. Vanderbilt was wear ing a light coat with a red flower in his buttonhole and it pains the great majority of us to think of the British citizens who crowded the streets to see this American travelling show and afterwards tumble all over one an- other at the ticket office.
 The average bus driver who has to negotiate daily the bank crossing could give the millionaire whip" lessons on handling the ribbons
 Surely it passes all understanding that the desire for a little newspaper notoriety should induce a man who can command the latent energy of millions to spend his time driving horses between London and Brighton, and still more that it should induce many human beings, especially Eng lishmen to spend fifteen shilling to sit behind him and see him do 1t
 What does a million sterling mean? It is a strange battery charged with the most tremendous energy in the world. It IS capital; it gives to its owner the power of concentrating hon. or, thought, and will and effort on any point It can burid railroads, harbors and found universities. Thousands of men may depend upon its wise use and their right to earn a living. Yet millions may be sCuandered on useless extravaganza and vain frivolity. It may be dissipated like water poured on the ground.
 "The idle rich, especially when they hail from America seem to vie with one another in devising means of get ing rid Of their surplus wealth.
 Perhaps it IS well for the liberties of democracy that those who inherit wealth seldom show the same capacity to control # as those who amassed it. The dynasties of plutocracy degener- ate entirely in the same manner as the
Arizona republican., 1908-06-01

eral and visitors to the capitol.
 It was originally stated that the exhibit of this system in working op- eration, sending and receiving at the rate of 1000 words a minute, was placed on view for the purpose oi showing what could be accomplished by automatic telegraphy should it re determined TO carry out government experiments looking to the esrablish- ment of a national telegraph syst9'1 as a part of the postal service
 It is now suggested in responsible quarters that the government may aid in the establishment of the Tele- post system with a view to building up a better and cheaper telegraph service. While a government tele- graph has some strong advocates in congress, the majority opinion IS -n favor of leaving the improvement of wire service to private enterprise.
 Meanwhile the Telepost company is going ahead with the building of it's lines, and seems prepared to put its service in operation with a flat rate of 25 words for 25 cents without re- gard to distance, whether or lot it receives aid from congress
Arizona republican., 1908-06-01
ENTIRELY TO HONEST.
Osman Pasha Stood in the Way of the
 Grafters.

Constantinople, May oi-HnW hon esty in the Turkish public service is rewarded with punishment is shown by the hard case of Osman Pasha. chief of the Admiralty repair yards. After years of honest service, he with his family have been eXiled. for the ostensible reason that he was always melting the dOckyacd employees to Gp- ply to the Palace for arrears of pay"
 Osman Pasha's exile is really part of a graft intrigue \ sum of S60 0G0 was about to be paiG to him by the Russian government for repairs to "ne of its vessels Had he been allowed to retain his post. he would have re- ceived the money. But the S5p.0U0 will now be diverted from it's proper use to swell the Turkish graft funds.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-01
HE STANDS OPPRESSION.
An irish Peasant Hale ana Hearty
 At 107

Dublin, May 91.-Despite oppression and dire poverty, longevity is very frequent among the Irish peasantry. A wonderful centenarian in County Ty- rone is Thomas Kelly, who at the age of 1O7 is still working on a seventy four acre farm, assisted by his son, aged seventy.
 Almost the only sign Os seniity about Kelly is his shrill piping voice. He is straight and erect, hears and sees well, and is acti-e' enough. to climb a ladder to reaGir the home stead's matched roof.
 The simple life is the Sscret. of K,.l- ly's hearty old age. lie attributes it to early rising, plain food, moderate use of alcohol, hard work, mountain air, peat fires, on-smoking, and a good constitution.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-01
CURRENCY COMMISSION
 WILL TAKF HIS TIMt
It is Expected That It Will lnvesti- gate For Three or Four Years.

Washington, May 31.-The currency commission appointed yesterday under the terms of the com promise bill met and organ nized today. MT Aldrich was elect ed chairman and Representative Vree- land, vice chairman. Arthur Shelton. clerk of the senate committee on if nance. was chosen secretary. MT. .Aldrich expressed an opinion that the country would expect a very complete presentation of the financial subject based upon an investigation in the United States and the centers of Eu- rope.
 Il is the general opinion that the commission will be in existence at least three or four years. To formu- late a plan of action, a subcommittee of six was appointed. which will meet in New York in the middle of June
Arizona republican., 1908-06-01
The Originator and Leader is a Youth of
 Fifteen
Elated by the Success of the Enterprise He Wanted to Engage In Another Train Robbery the Same Night

said to have gone through the pas senger coaches with the conductor, forcing the latter at the point of gun to collect from the passenger.
 According to the other boys, it was Hatch who shot William Dempsey and narrowly missed shooting Conductor Jack Hayes. Rheams states, that Hatch. after that left the train and proposed that they cross the country to the Montana Central line, and hold up passenger train from Butte which was due in three hours. Because he demurred. Rheams states, Hatch drew a revolver and threatened to kill him. He was dissuaded by companions.
 The hold-up was planned two days before, and it was decided that it should occur the first dark night.