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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30
Says the Emporia Gazette:


Kansas City made over William
January year or two ago. Long
ago he escaped from the penitenti-
airy, and under an assumed name
led moral life and had a wife and
baby in his happy home. Then he
was betrayed by fend in human
form, and sent back to the pen.
Kansas City was touched to the
heart by his misfortunes and Sc
cured his pardon and gave him a
purse, and for weary weeks there
was nothing doing but William Jan
uary in that town. Never did
martyr have better show 70 re-
deem himself and make good. But
it seems that William was small po-
tatoes and few in hill. He did
MT realize that he was the ore man
in the United States who owed it
to society to be good. He ran
gambling booth, and when last
heard of was hiding from the police
Which goes to show that silk
purse can't be made of sow's
ear
We are sorry to hear this concerning
January. We had hoped and confident
ly expected to read different sequel
to his story. And the serious and sad
dening phase of his lapse is that It gives
the cynic his chance and the pessimist
his opportunity to moralize along their
peculiar and ofen distressingly warped
lines of thought.
There must have been a fraction Of
good in January, even though It re-
quired the shadow Of a prison to keep
him reminded of it! 1t isn't probable
that he would have led "a moral life
and had wife and baby in his happy
home" since ''long ago. were not
there better side to his nature capa-
Bile of receiving and acting upon some
sort of appeal, perhaps grotesquely de-
livered. 1t is entirely to Kansas City 8
credit that it was touched to the
heart and gave this man another
chance. 1t was noble thing to do
something the great Master would have
smiled on and approved. That January
proved himself unworthy of the conf
dence these kindly people reposed in
his apparent reformation is a pathetic
incident every honest gentleman and
virtuous woman must deplore. But it
should weary none of them in welldoing.
and we trust it will not. The next man
they likewise befriend may disappoint
them, and still the next for that matter,
but by and by the outstretched hand
Of generous Charity will touch respon.
sive soul, and they will be repaid for all
The failures that have gone before.
You can't make silk purse out of
'ow's ear. That's indisputably true.
Sometimes, however, you may not be
sure that the thing seeming to be a
sow's ear is,in reality, sow's ear at
Ill. 1t may-if it doesn't often-prove
20 be something very different when the
iirt is all washed away! And If there is
doubt, and silk purse is desirable
hing to have, 1t is quite worth the eff.
'ort at times, to wash, we think!
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

The LADY nayoress' Of Timpson,
Texas, is writing for the local paper.
If she can Demonstrate her ability to
keep herself satisfactorily supplied with
hats, and not get outside the limits Of
her husbands one-donar-per-year sal
airy, she should be able to iSnd fine
job on the editorial staff Of the ladies
Homo Journal.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

1t is said that the prstender to the
Portuguese throne has married an Amer
lean woman. If the lady has wad Of
money of the usual dimensions incident
to these international wedfests, We see
no reason why the bridegroom should
remain mere pretender. He might get
old King Peter of servia to sell out to
him, anyway.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

The people of Venezuela are thinking
Of electing Castro president for life, -
says the Chicago Record Herald. This
would insure the keeping Of that coun
try's name on the map for some time
to come, at all events.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

satisfactory campaign days indeed He
is indulging in no visions about what
the inaugural festivities will be, but
there is no mistalking Mr.. Bryan's as
surance about what lbs occupation will
be for the four years from noon March
4. 1909
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

But is near-beer imitation beer?
Isn't it beer7" inquiries the Augusta
Chronicle. How do outsiders know7 II
you experts ON the ground can't deter
mine, the case must be hopeless-or
hopeful, according to the point of
view!
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

I'm financial way, shall be better
on out of congress- says Adam Bede.
Now here is the trouble about having a
reputation as funny" man. Few
people will be able to determine accur-
ately whether the gentleman is prevar-
icating or joking.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

William Randolph has now attained
the dignity of being called "Mr." by
the president of the United States,
says the Baltimore American Star. BY
and by Mr. Hearst may grow in grace
to the point where he will be referred
to as Hon. Mr. in that quarter.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

A Frenchman has discovered that
sweet potatoes constitute an ideal brain
food. Now If there were only a sure
way to convince some people Of this,
and induce them to try out the theory
exhaustivelyl
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

1T is suggested that the burglars
were only after set of Mark Twain s
books says the Buffalo Express. Oh,
then, perhaps the whole thing was only
little bit of funny business.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

To frame the situation in language
somepeople will better understand: The
president sees Mr.. Bryan, and raises him
a few chips. Mr.. Bryan may now CALL
or raise the presidents raise. Neither
player is believed to be bluffing. For
further calculation, consult j. q. O.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30
Political Announcements

A rate Of $25 has been made for an
nouncements under this head. The
money must accompany the copy for the
announcement. The column Is open to
candidates of all political parties.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

How many statesmen and near-states-
men throughout the land, do you imag.
inc, are signing to themselves shuddA.
ihgly, "oh, that the cruel war were
over!''
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

Unless Mr.. Thomas E. Watson loads
his Pop" gun with dynamite, or some
thing of the kind, we fear we shall not
be able to hear his racket above the
other din.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

"Why hurry back to New York early
in September" inquiries the Herald of
that city. Why, indeed? Especially
when one may legally and sensibly hur-
ry in some other direction!
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

That western college professor who
swears he will never marry woman
who wears rats" in her hair may, we
suspect, possess his soul in patience. We
doubt that any one would care to hitch
up with man who has rats in his gar
ret, anyhow.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

What a foolish inquiry was that pro
pounded by one William Shakespeare to
this effect, What's in a name7 That
which We call rose by any other name
would smell as sweet" A Rev. MIR.
Haskell has gone to explaining things
out in Ohio.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

1T certainly is odd when you get
even in this world says Mr.. Drift"
Armstrong, the man who philosophers
for the Montgomery Advertiser. In
deed it is, in fact, the odds are you
won't.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

King Edward probably views the row
over here with a feeling of genuine
pleasure that he doesn t have to run for
king every four years. We have
sneaking idea however, that Emperor
William would rather like that sort of
thing.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30
Probate Judge.

The undersigned begs leave to an.
nounce that he viii be a candidate for
the office of probate judge of ella
county, subject to the action of the
democratic county convention.
J. c.. EVANS.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

A Texas newspaper complains that
the freight rate on shoes has been sharp
ly advanced. This is hard luck. in view
of the anti-pass laws in force through.
out the country.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30
For Sheriff.

The undersigned begs leave to an
nounce that he will be a candidate for
the office Of sheriff of ella county, sub
ject to the action of the republican
county convention.
w. p. KELSEY.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

The republican nominee will probab-
ly have TO content himself from this
time forward with an occasional line
reading, 'Mr. Taft has spoke"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

1t isn't question of where the cam
paign bad boy got those letters, appar-
entity; but it is as to how many more of
them he has got up his sleevel
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

A Massachusetts, man has married his
mother-in-law. Evidently this gentle
man intends to condense his back talk
as far as possible henceforth.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30
For Sheriff.

l hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office of Sheriff Of ella
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic County Convention.
A. IL. STERNS.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30
For Snneryisor

! hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office of supervisor of
ella county, subject to the action Of the
democratic county convention.
|. o. LOWTHIAN.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30
For Justice of the Peace

/ hereby announce myself as can
didate for justice of the peace, Globe
precinct, subject to the action of the
democratic convention.
j. HARVEY HARRIS.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

1t will be long time, We fancy, be-
fore anybody will be able to snatch the
rough-house championship from Mr..
Hearst.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

But If Mr.. w. R. H. insists on blowing
the long trombone all the time, how are
We to hear Mr.. Hisgen's fiddle and Mr..
Graves' melodeon?
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30
For County Recorder.

i hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office of County Record
er, subject to the action of the Demo
cratic County convention.
Z. T.. STEWART.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30
For Supervisor.

| hereby announce myself as a eandi-
date for the Office of supervisor of Gia
county, subject to the action of the re.
publican county convention.
WILLIAM RYAN.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30
For County Treasurer

| hereby announce myself a eandi
date for county treasurer subject to the
action of the republican county eonven-
ton. DAN r. WILLIAMSON.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

A statistician computes that there are
more than 10000 women in New York
who are over seventy years of age. Yet
New York complains of famine in
chorus girls!
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

"0h, what golden dream of peace, !"
sings the official bard of the Birming-
ham Age Herald. Peacel Great Scott!
Wake up, pote!!
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

3 We can't be sure of course, that every
girl whose figure is apparently built on
straight lines nowadays is also giving
US a square dealt
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30
For Probate Judge.

| hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office of Probate Judge,
subjecto the action Of the Democratic
County convention.
p. C. ROBERTSON.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30
For Justice Of Peace

! hereby announce myself as can
didate for justice of the peace subject
to the action of the democratic county
convention. HINSON THOMAS.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30
For superintendent Of SCHOOLS.

L hereby announce myself as esnGi-
date for the Office of superintendent of
schools of ella county, subject to the
action of the republican county conven-
ton. W. o. KELLNER.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

As election day draws nigh, every
body loves the laboring man with love
that passeth all understanding!
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

Evidently the chief biffee Of the cam
paign Il, never apt to be known as the
standard of righteousnessl
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

Mr.. Debs will now have to do high
dive, or something, or get lost in the
shuttle completely, we fear.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30
For Sheriff

| hereby announce myself as cam
didate for the Office Of sheriff of Gila
county, subject to the action of the
democratic county convention.
J. II. THOMPSON.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

Perhaps the president might be in
duced to indorse Mr.. James Schoolcraft
Sherman's style Of side-whiskers.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

Hearst is spending good deal of
money" says the Cleveland Leader.
Well, he's getting run for it, all right.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

Perhaps some of those campaign
knock out drops also knocked out the
autrmnal equinox.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

It doesn't seem probable that Mr..
Loeb will be blamed for having mislaid
the presidential ginger-jar, anyhow!
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

We also infer the president to mean
that he will even carry the anti-octopus
war into Africa, If necessary
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30
Sbdoo, apathy; also, beat it!

All heads look alike to Maud, the
mule, tSa.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

Evidently the equinoctial storm didn Z
have the heart to try to butt in.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-30

Canvas awnings-oiobe Pain. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
Our Best and Sincere Wishes.

That the year 1909 will prove or
of joy and happiness to all our
friends and customers is the SINGER
wish of the Clark Hardware company
located at Black Hawk. Our patron
age during the year about to close has
during the year about to close has
been very good considering the gen
eral depression in business through
which the country has just passed.
We are most sanguine of much bet
ter times from now on and will be
prepared with an extensive stock of
heavy and shelf hardware to cater
to the wants of the general public
and particularly the mine operators.
Yours truly,
The Clark Hardwre Co.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
Well Wishes For Your Happiness.

1t is with the utmost pleasure and
sincerity that We extend to the res
idents OF this county our New Year 5
greeting, together with the wish that
the year 1909 may bring to you 365
days of JOY and pleasure. We wish
you to bear in mind the fact that
the largest stock of groceries, farm
products, feed, etc, will always be
found at our establishment. AS to
the fair treatment we will accord
you we need not speak of. as you
well know that is most satisfactory.
Again wishing you a happy and prc
fitable New Year, we remain,
Yours sincerely.
The Phillips Mere. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
Cheer From Anderson's

The A L. Anderson Furniture
company on lower Lawrence street
the only establishment of its kind
in the entire county, offers its sin
cere greetings to you. In the pas
we have carried most extensive
stock of furniture of all grades, rugs
carpets, linoleum, stoves, ranges, etc.
which. needless to say. will be oui
object in the future. We will com
pete with any outside furniture
house on prices and only ask the op
purtunity to figure with you on ar
order, be it small or large. Wishing
you the greatest of happiness during
the coming year. We are,
Respectfully,
The a. L. Anderson Furniture Co
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
Sauer-McS Shane Wish You Well.

To the kind people of Central City
and Gilpin county who have made
it possible through their generous
patronage for us to conduct n groc-
cry business in this community up
wards of forty-five years we wish to
offer greetings for the New Year.
May each succeeding year bring you
and yours increased happiness and
success. By continuing to keep the
largest and most complete assort'
ment of staple and fancy groceries.
canned goods. dried and green fruits,
and feed of all kinds and according
all upright and satisfactory treat
ment, we respectfully solicit con.
tinuance of your orders in the fu-
ture. All phone orders will receive
most prompt attention.
Yours gratefully,
The Sauer-McShane Mere. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
Harvey & Piazzi.

Conducting the meat market on Law
renee street greet you with the well
wishes for a happy New Year. and
one abounding in prosperity. AS you
doubtless know we are prepared to
furnish you with the finest beef,
poultry, vegetables, etc. 1t is our
practice to make prompt delivery OF
all goods ordered from us. We
strive to satisfy our customers By
showing them every consideration in
supplying their wants, which is gen
orally appreciated. Trusting that We
your friendship and your good will,
we are, Yours gratefully,
Piazzi & Co.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
From the Idaho Springs siftInas.

George N. Ashmore sold to the
Denver U. S. Mint on Wednesday
a gold retort that would make the
eyes of any miner water if he DOS
sessed 1t and it is considered the
largest that has been taken to the
mint for a long time. 1t weighed
two hundred and eight ounces, was
about five inches in diameter and
four inches through. It's value was
approximately $4,000, and represent
ed months digging in the A. X. II.
mine of Gilpin county. The prop
erty is owned by Mr.. Ashmore, Rel
ling and Kraft. The retort was a..
most pure gold having only slight
traces of silver. a nice Christmas
token and may the three get such
one every month, and then some
The wires of the Central Colorado
Power company are within short
distance of this city, and will be
ready for connection with the Hydro
Electric transformers as soon as the
building and machines are installed.
The recent storms have interferred
seriously with the work in the noun
tains, but when all the difficulties
are taken into consideration remark
able progress has been made.
Willie but short time has been
consumed on the heading of the New
house tunnel, still an organization
OF the working force has been ac-
complished and by the first of the
new year the big bore will be travel
ing toward it's destination as rapidly
as air, drills and powder can push it.
Under the present arrangement the
work will be pushed by two six-men
shifts. one in charge Of Billy Irvine,
and the other under the supervision
of Theo. Grasser.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
A Happy New Year-our Greeting.

A Happy New Year-Our Greeting.
The Jenkins-M Mckay Hardware COM
pany extends to everybody in Gilpin
well wishes for the New Year. We
earnestly extend thanks for the many
favors shown us during the num-
Der of years We have conducted a
hardware store in this city. Our
stock of hardware will at all times
be found complete. including stoves,
tinware, cooking utensils. etc. Ev-
erything in the line of mine supplies.
Our customers can depend upon re-
ceiving the same courteous treat
ment in the future that they have
in the past and your orders will
receive prompt and careful atten-
tion and delivery. Trusting that all
will experience happy and prosper
Gus New Year, we remain,
Respectfully. yours,
Jenkins Mckay Hardware Co.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31

The above cut Is a picture Of the
new Mersenthaler Junior Linotyp.
machine just installed in thc Ob5er-
yer office. The machine was placed
in operation the first Of this week
and all the matter cotained in this
edition was set by the linotype. This
Is beyond a doubt the greatest in.
venton of the age. It does more sat.
isfactorily the work that five men
would be required to do. A full ex.
pianation Of tn. mechanism or opera
ton of the machine would require
more space than the Observer is in
position to use, beside better
idea of the mechanism and operation
can be had by seeing the linotype
at work. The public is at liberty
and welcome at any time to drop in
to the office and have the varioua
parts exp aimed.
It is with a feeling of consider
able pride that the Observer is en-
abled to install this machinery. It
shows that the paper is alert to the
necessity of keeping abreast with the
mes and is willing to discard an
tiquated systems 0. equipment IT,
order that its facilities for publish,
ing paper or properly conducting
the mechanical branch Of the ofice
may always be up-to-date, regardless
of the ouoay in money. Within the
past five years we have made vast
changes and improvements in the Of
flee. At the outset, tn. old worn
faces of job and ad type wers re-
placed with new. Attention was
given to tn. newspaper and job
presses and these were placed in
condition to turn out the very bes:
work to be had at any printery, in
many respects not barring the large
offices of Denver. The old boiler ana
engine. the power used for years to
run printing presses, was rslesated
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
New Years Greetings 20 All.

Again after forty years OF a con-
tinuous business career in Central
City, E. Goldman extends to his
countless friends and patrons greet
ings for a happy and prosperous
New Year I have always endeav-
ored to satisfy my patrons by carry
ing well selected line of high-grade
cigars, tobaccos and smokers sup
plies. My liquors are of the very
best and are bottled expressly for
medicinal purposes or family use.
Trusting that your patronage will be
continued in the future, | remain,
Yours respectfully,
L. Goldman.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
TREAsURER'S NOTICE COMPLYING
WITH A REQUEST FOR NOTIFICA-
TON so As TO BECOME ENTITLED
TO A TAN DEED LAW OF 1903

To every person in actual possession or occu-
pancy of the hereinafter described land. lot or
promises. and to the person in whose name the
same was taxed or specially assessed, and to
all persons having an interest or title record
in or to the same.
Notice is hereby given. that on the 9th day of
November. A. ID. 1905, tho following described
property, situate in the County Of Gilpin and
State OF Colorado. to-wit: Washington Dny lode
survey No. iiss5, In Lake district. was sold for
the taxes for the year IpOt and purchased by
Walter Jones, who hath made request upon the
treasurer of said county for notification. as pro
vided by law, 30 that he may become entitled to
deed.
That the said premises were taxed for said
yenr 100! in the name Of l.. A. Wolcott.
That the time Of redemption OF said real estate
from such tax sale will expire on the, seventh
day Of November, A. ID. 1905, and deed will is
sue therefor the seventh dny OF April, loO9.un-
less redeemed before n deed issues.
Dated this twenty. second day OF December,
ID. 1908. -
CHARLES +. WILEY,
Treasurer OF the said County Of Gilpin
First pub Dec q, '0s-last Jan 7, '09.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
Greetings Of a New Firm.

you the short space of one week,
having purchased the pool and bill
lard parlor on Main street owned
by T. w. Ryan, we wish to extend
our appreciation for the kindly con-
sideration and patronage thus far re-
ceived. We shall endeaveor to make
our place most popular resort
and in this feel satisfied that you
will frequently call and see us. Wish
ing you very happy New Year,
we are, Very truly yours,
Tippett & Liberman.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
The Eclipse Livery Stables.

AS has been their custom at the be-
ginning of each New Year desire to
extend to their patrons. also friends,
cheerful greetings. The last half of
the year 1908 has found us extreme
ly busy hauling ore, supplying coal
and conducting first-class livery.
Our stables are the largest in the
district and our facilities for taking
care of boarding horses cannot be
equaled. We strive to please the
public who hire horses and carriages
and are always prompt in handling
orders. Our Black Hawk and Cen
trail hack line is attended to by n
courteous and accommodating driver
and we aim to give the best of sat
isfaction in this branch of the bust.
ness. Wishing you unstinted success
during the year 1909. we remain.
Yours respectfully,
The Eclipse Stables.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-31
The Central Rottllna Works

AS is their usual custom, prompted
by feeling of gratitude, express
their thanks and appreciation for
the many fayors bestowed upon them
during the past year. 1t has been
our purpose to carry the very best
of wines and liquors in extensive va
riety. We are agents for the Zang
and Neef beers and cur facilities for
bottling these products are up-to-
date. Besides beer we bottle soda,
ginger ale, Maritou water, es,. We
enjoy Z generous family patronage
and all orders OF this character are
given prompl attention. Thanking
the people Of Gi!pia county fer their
past fayors and asking a continuance
of the same, we are,
MosC gratefully yours,
The Central Bottling Works.