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Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
Tho Proud Widow.

"That famous editor and statesman.
Charles Emory Smith," said a Philadel-
phia journalist, was modest man.
He believed in modesty-even in Jour
nalism. He thought it paid no better
for a newspaper than for a man con-
tinually to be Dragging.
II once drew up a prospectus for
him. There were several blatantly
boastful paragraphs in 1t, and Mr.
Smith ran his pencil through them all.
d" IT let this CO. he said, 1T would
be pretty near as bad as the epitaph
that the young widow carved on her
aged husbands tomb. This epitaph
said:
Sacred to the memory of John
James Greer, aged eighty-four. who de-
parted this life bitterly regretting that
he must leave forever the most beau
tiful and best OF wives
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23

seemed to be in the hall. 1t was like
the hiss of escaping steam or the
swish of bushes.
Mr. Lane investigated His daugh-
ter had heard the same noises and
they appeared in the hall from their
rooms simultaneously. They were
greeted with an unusual sight. Lum-
bering toward them was huge white
object. Suddenly there was a crash
and the sound of breaking glass. The
strange object, which looked as ghosts
are pictured. had collided with a piece
of furniture and broken a mirror.
Mr. Lanes daughter ran toward her
father. Before she reached him the
ghost-like object met her. Together
they rolled downstairs
By this time Mr. Lane had collected
his thoughts and realized that big
hog which he kept in the stable had
become loose and In some way had
gotten into the house and upstairs.
and that the hog was now making of
with the daughter of the family riding
on its back He started in pursuit of
the animal. After following about q
quarter of mile he found the young
woman lying beside the road in a
badly frightened condition. He took
her home In his arms. and in short
time quiet was restored to the house
hold. though the women folks slept
little for the remainder of the night
The pig was later found at a neigh
boris. none the worse from its expert
ence Of the night before. quietly root
ing in the mud Of the stable yard.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
NEWS FROM THE MINES AND MILLS
Big Horn Basin Gas Fields.

A steady roaring flame over fifty
feet high, has for the last nine months
marked the site of gas well near
Gray Bull, Bighorn county, Wyoming.
The report that the initial height of
the flame was seventy feet can not be
verified, but that the well is one of re-
markable volume is certain. In diane
ter 1t IL five and five-eighths- inches; in
depth, sol feet; it is cased down for
500 feet; and was drilled for the Peay
Hill Oil and development Company by
Messrs. Henry Sherard and Philip
Minor, of Basin, Wyoming
No instrumental measurements of
the pressure have been made, but
some Idea OF it may be obtained from
the fact that the escaping gas has the
power to lift large log chain COM
posed Of one-half inch iron. A rough
calculation, made in September, 1907,
three months after the well was
drilled, and based on the size OF stones
elected by the gas, indicated that the
pressure at that time was more than
600 pounds to the square incn. Wheth-
er or not it is diminishing can not be
determined for according to the most
reliable information obtainable no
change has been detected up to the
present time.
In view of the wide distribution of
the strata that contain the gas and of
the signs OF gas at other places sug-
gesting the further extent of the gas
producing region, an investigation of
the field was made during the summer
of 1907 by Mr.. Chester w. Washburn,
report of which has been published
by the United States Geological Sur
vey.
So far no use has been made of the
gas escaping from the Gray Bull gas
well. Except in the city of Basin,
which in 1907 had about / 900 inhabi-
tants, there will be little demand for
gas for lighting purposes until the
population OF the district increases
considerably An important use
might be found in connection with
sugar factories, which are greatly
needed to care for the sugar beets
grown on the irrigated lands in this
region. At present the nearest sugar
factory is at Billings, to which the
beets are shipped by rail 1875 miles at
cost OF cents per hundredweight
AS coal is abundant and would be
cheap If mined OH large scale, gas
could not compete with it except very
close to the wells. Fortunately the
productive well near Gray Bull is less
than 1000 feet from the Chicago, Bur
linston and Quincy railroad, near
which there is u most excellent loca
tion for sugar factory or other in
dustrial plant.
Mr.. WasnDurn states that the con
dition on the east side of the Big Horn
basin are very favorable for the pros
pector and he indicates the localities
where gas may possibly be found.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
China in the Dining Room.

In tall dining room, if the plate
rack is filled with bits Of china, make
a picturesque effect with fancy shaped
jugs or any quaint-shaped pieces Of
pottery, placed above the doorway
and stain the wood to match other
woodwork of the room. This relieves
the barren aspect of room which is
very high. A low room will appear
neatest If these decorations follow cer-
tain lines around the wall and are
not placed haphazard at any con-
venient place. 1t is feared that the
dining room will soon have the aspect
of the old-fashioned kitchen. where 1t
used to be the pride of most women
to have one article of every kind of
tinware hung around the wall. If the
china is to be hung round the wall, it
is going to detract a great deal from
the cozy apartment. The plate rack
is pretty and the bits of china for the
shelves above the door are not amiss
but use some judgment in arranging
an artistic effect and not a china-shop
display.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
WILDCAT IN FREIGHT CAR.
Now It's Loose Near South Amboy;
Natives Go Armed.

South Amboy. y. MANY resi-
dents OF this town have armed them
selves in anticipation OF sudden at
tack by supposed wild cat. which es-
capped from Pennsylvania freight
car. The car contained lumber con-
signed to the South Amboy Lumber
and Supply company. 1t came to the
company's yards from North Caro-
lima. and was on the way nearly a
week
AS the lumber handlers started to
open the car they heard a scratching
noise inside. and when they opened
the door they saw in the shadow two
cleaning eyes. None of the men
wanted to enter. Finally Edward
Let's Nit upon the happy expedient of
going to the other side Of the car and
banging 1t with a crowbar. The others
drew away from the door to give the
animal chance to come out. II did.
1t proved to be wild cat. or south
ern lynx. and the lumber handlers say
1t was about four feet long, though its
rapid exit from the lumber yard may
have caused an optical delusion In this
respect.
1t was seen later in the day drink.
ing from a spring near the railroad
The lumber company has offered a
reward for It's capture dead or alive.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
APPLE SLUMP AN OLD RECIPE.
Dish That Figured Often on the
Tables of Our Ancestors.

Apple slump Is an old-fashioned
dish. but none the less acceptable on
account of its antiquity Pare, core
and quarter dozen tart, juicy apples,
turn over them a cupful of boiling
water and set where they will begin
to cook. Five minutes later add to
the apples two cups of molasses and
cook five or more minutes, while you
prepare a very soft biscuit dough.
using for pint of flour teaspoonful
of sugar, two teaspoonfuls of baking
powder, half tablespoonful Of short
ening and milk to stir to a dough that
is too soft to roll. Put this over the
apples, which should be tender, but
not broken, cover the kettle closely
and cook rs minutes without lifting
the cover Serve with hot sauce,
made by heating to a cream a half
cupful of butter and one cupful of
sugar, stirring in just before using a
scant cupful of boiling milk or water
and seasoning to taste.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
Heavy Cripple Creek Production.

The gross production of the Cripple
Creek district for the month of April
according 10 reports up to the 18th
INST, bids fair to surpass the record
breaking records of last month. The
mines have shipped total of $50 cars
since the first Of the month, or an aver.
age OF sixty-five cars day. This
shows gain of sixty cars over last
month for the same period. The aver.
age value of the l9.500 tons shipped
this month is $3.50 n ton.
one -of the important factors in the
Increased tonnage of the district is
the large number of dump leases. Al.
most every property In the district that
Is producing or has produced in the
past has ore house dumps which are
being leased and fair profit and in
some cases large one, is being made
The properties which have lain idle
for Years from which high grade ore
has been extracted have taken on a
new lease of life. The various samp.
ling companies whose total output has
been curtailed to some extent by the
completion OF the Golden Cycle samp-
lers are handling a total OF /. 900 tons
day.
Barring unforeseen contingencies.
the April record will eclipse even the
great showing OF last month and will
come close to rivaling some of the
banner months, in the camps history.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
Girl Fled on a handcar

Alicia, Ark.-Determined that she
would not marry any other than her
own choice, Miss Birdie Drickly. a
girl In her teens. scooted down the
fire escape after merry chase with
the man her father selected for her,
and. making for the railroad, success.
fully pleaded with the foreman of a
section gang, who carried her on a
handcar to Minturn to marry Sam
Smith. her sweetheart. The bride.
groom. however, had gone on to Hoxie.
and when Miss DrIckly reached there
she found her father and Smith await.
Ing her. The father had hurried cross.
country on horseback. He exacted a
promise OF Smith to return home for n
formal marriage ceremony. and all
returned here. when the knot was
tied.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
Fremont County Coal Field.

Explorations in the extreme south
western portion of the Fremont county
coal belt by Bowie < Rockafellow
show that the coal areas are larger and
better than supposed and prove that
there is enough of the black diamonds
in them to guarantee large operations
for the next 100 years. The diamond
drill tests show that thirty-four sepa-
rate coal measures exist where II was
heretofore supposed there were but
five.
In the prospecting three places were
selected. mile apart. to test the
thickness of veins and the dip and
drainage for the most economical min
ing. The first vein was four feet
thick and was encountered at 300 feet.
core was then taken through 5:5
1eet of the coal bearing rock and with
in this district thirty-three other seams
were encountered The lowest vein is
sixteen feet thick, and the coal is
harder than that mined nearer the sur
face. This coal resembles anthracite
and tests are TO be made. Separated
by SIX feet OF rock is another vein five
feet thick. which is not as hard as
the larger one.
The discovery adds millions of dol
lars 10 the value of the Fremont
county coal area and will be the means
OF establishing dozens of new coal
mines near the foothills of the Green
horn range. Another test is TO be made
soon farther up in the hills TO ascer-
tain II the coal veins extend through.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
BANANA PUDDING WITH SAUCE.
Dessert DeIicaey Both Appetizing and
HeaIthful.

Soak one cup stale cake crumbs in
two cups hot milk one-half hour, and
rub through sieve; then add one
half cup banana pulp, one-fourth cup
sugar, one-fourth teaspoon salt, one
tablespoon brandy, one teaspoon vanil-
la and the yolks of three eggs slightly
beaten. Turn into buttered molds, set
molds in pan of hot water and bake
until firm. Remove from oven, let
stand five minutes. turn out and serve
with this sauce.
Bring to the boiling point one-half
cup each of milk and cream. Pour
slowly on to the beaten yolks of two
eggs and two tablespoons sugar. Cook
over hot water five minutes, add one
half teaspoon vanilla, two tablespoons
sherry, and pour over the stiffly beat
en- whites of two eggs.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
Privileges Of Old Ago.

That mention that 1 have acquired
new and great privileges by grace Of
my age is not an uncalculated remark.
When I passed the seventeen mile
stone, ten months ago, instantly real
lied that had entered a new country.
and a new atmosphere. To all the pub:
lie l was become recognizably old. un-
deniably old; and from that moment
everybody assumed a new attitude to-
ward me-the reverent attitude grant
ed by custom to age-and straightway
the stream Of generous new privileges
began to flow in upon me and refresh
my life. Since then / have lived an
ideal existence; and I now believe
what Choate said last March. and
which at that time l didn't credit; that
the best of life begins at seventy; for
then your work Is done; you know that
you have done your best. let the quail
ity of the work be what it may; that
you have earned your holiday holi-
day of peace and contentment-and
that henceforth, to the setting Of your
sun, nothing will break 1t, nothing in
terrupt it.-Mark Twain's Autobiog.
raphy
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
Rice Omelet,

One cupful hot cooked rice, three
eggs. one tablespoonful cold water.
one-fourth level teaspoonful salt, one
eighth level teaspoonful pepper, one
level tablespoonful butter.
If leftover rice is to be used, re-
heat it in a double boiler. Separate
the eggs and add the water, salt and
pepper to the yolks. Beat until very
thick: then add the rice and mix
thoroughly. Have the butter melting
in the pan. Beat the whites of the
eggs stiff and fold them into the mix
ture. Turn it into the pan and cook
slowly for five minutes: then place in
a moderate oven and finish cooking.
When a knife run through the center
comes out clean the omelet is done.
Then fold it onto hot platter, garnish
with parsley and serve at once. This
will serve five. and is good luncheon
or supper dish.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
Fought for His Claim.

For forty-eight hours Edward Miller
held the fort at what is now regarded
as one of the richest properties ever
discovered in Nevada against band OF
indolent, selfish interlopers. says the
Pacific Miner. The property is lOcat-
ed at Rawhide, and Miller, in his fight
with the would-be raiders, was en-
trenched behind a garrison of sacks OF
the richest ore ever mined in that
camp of sensational things. Some OF
the ore was valued at tens of thous
ands of dollars per ton, and it is doubt
full II ever a warrior was entrenched
behind bulwarks containing such
riches since warfare began; but at
the end of the forty-eight hours, during
which time he held the mob in abey-
ance, all the while being without water
and provisions. the fearless and in
trepid Miller was compelled to hoist
the flag of truce and capitulate to the
enemy.
There is material for a lurid and
spectacular drama in this fight for the
control of a rich mineral property.
Miller. the man who held the fort until
overcome by exhaustion. is one of the
hardy band of fearless prOspectors
who have done so much for Nevada
longs to that class which build cities
and states and which blazes the path
way of civilization in the arid and for
bidding wastes.
With five other men Miller located
claim in what is now known as the
famous Rawhide district. There was
not much on the surface to lndl-
cate the great value which the property
contained In Nevada Nature has
placed the rich things down out Of
sight, compelling those who reach
hem to give something in labor and
skill for what they will reap. Miller's
partners worked a short while and
gave up the job as being worthless
)ne. Miller was not so easily discour-
aged. He was a typical prospector,
willing TO work for the success he felt
could be achieved.
He persevered when the rest gave up
n disgust, lying awake nights in his
tent. sometimes wondering where the
next sack of -four or side of bacon was
coming from. for he was not man Of
means and his credit was not any too
strong from long prospecting without
success. Miller never lost faith in his
Judgment. though. and just when the
prospect appeared most dismal. sim
gle blast revealed more wealth in the
claim than the hardy. courageous pros
oector had ever seen before at one
| line.
Then the news that Miller the lonely
miner had struck it rich. spread
through the camp like wildfre. His in
iolent and worthless partners. the men
who quit in disgust, saying there was
lothing of value in the claim. were the
irst to find their way TO the wonderful
discovery They wanted their share of
he wealth which Miller had made pos
sible by his courage and persistency.
out Miller could not see the matter in
hat light and held them in abeyance
until. tired and exhausted, he was
,orced to capitulate.
Miller may get all that he is entitled
20, and the people and courts of Ne
,ada should see to it that he does. He
S one of the men who have helped TO
make Nevada great in recent years. for
lie struggled and plodded along agains ST
great odds while his partners wasted
heir time in Incidence and idleness.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
Gypsum in Oklahoma.

According to recently published sta.
'lstics In Mining Science, Charles ~
iould, professor OF geology at the State
University. estimates the amount Of
gypsum In the main line OF gypsum hills
md The Greer county region of Okla
IONA at 125,soo. 100000 tons. There
ire Mt present eight gypsum mills in
operation In western Oklahoma, whose
output runs from forty to one hundred
ons per day. C>al Is the fuel used. the
greater part coming 200 to $50 miles.
he price at the mills ranging from 81
o $3.50 per ton.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
Now Colorado Oil Fields.

Active work of development is to be-
gin Immediately in the oil fields dis
covered by Mayer Harrison of Denver
near Colorado Springs, and those 10
Gated within few miles of Golden.
says the Denver News. The Golden
ields lie just fifteen miles from Den
yer. and their location is of the great
ast commercial advantage. Arthur
Lake and j. w. Frank, two of the best
Known geological experts in the West.
are of the opinion that the fields when
exploited will rival those of Texas and
Pennsylvania.
Before locating the lands. which
nave been taken up By his company.
Harrison explored the entire oil dis
,rict known to exist between Florence
md Boulder. and 1t is believed that the
natural basins of the entire oil bear
lng area have been located
Nathan Gregg of the Gregg Mining
md Investment Company in the Cen
.ury building is at the head of the com
oany which will exploit the new fields.
Prospecting is TO be carried on for
both oil and gas. The largest tract
If land controlled by the company Is
Known as the Donovan ranch property.
ocated southeast of Colorado Springs.
There the company owns 1900 acres
and has secured lease on 5000 add.
.ional acres. The company is capital
zed for 81 ,0Oo. 900 and is in a position
% exploit its holdings to the fullest
extent
Already derricks are on the prop
srty, and five wells will Immediately
De sunk to depth OF 5000 feet AS
seciated with Gregg and his son are
Major Charles p. Lowndes. Charles T.
Fertig and Dir. II. b. Hayden of Den
yer. number of preliminary tests on
he Donovan ranch have opened up oil
beds. and Arthur Lake and J. w.
Frank. well known experts. have re.
ported favorably on the ground.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
CRIMINAL WHEN
MIND IS BLANK
SERVANT GIRL ARRESTED FOR
RoeeiNo ROOMMATE TELLS
ODD STORY OF APHAslA.
IS PURSUED BY DELUsIoNs
After Taking Money at Denver She
Wanders to LeadviIle to Get
Away from Mysterious
Phantom.

Denver, Col-To commit crime
and have no knowledge of 1t until fur
nished with proof many weeks later Is
the unfortunate position in which
Hannah Lindy. prisoner in the ma
irons quarters of the city Jail, finds
herself She is Danish servant, pos
sessing attractions above the average
OF one of her station.
The girl was arrested by Deputy
Sheriff Shafer on the charge Of steal
ing $50 and some jewelry from Ida
Lehten of Twenty-third street. The
alleged theft was committed three
weeks ago. The girl was found at the
home of brother in Leadville and re-
turned to Denver.
Not until she was shown facts to
support the charges against her did
she become impressed with the sense
of ner guilt By tracing her move
ments back to the day Of her depar-
ture from Denver. she recalled having
in her possession a sum Of money
and other belongings. Where she OBJ
tained them she was never able to
discover.
In her cell Hannah told a remarka-
bic and unusual story OF lapses OF
memory and her inability to control
or even to realize her actions.
The present case is one of the best
illustrations l can give Of my misfor-
tune" she began. Ida Lehten is one
of my dearest friends. 1t is hardly
likely that l would rob girl who had
befriended me and helped me in time
OF need.
we were roommates and had been
living together on Twenty third street
for several months. II l had ever in
tended robbing anyone she would be
the last person I'd choose for victim.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23

have absolutely no recollection of
the circumstances.
The only incident in connection
with the robbery dates from the even
ing, about three weeks ago. when
found myself standing in the waiting
room at the Union station. had $50
in my chatelaine bag and some little
trinkets. | was then trying to recall
where | had secured them but could
not
Il seemed seized with an irresisti-
BILE impulse to take fiight-to run
away from some one. | did not know
whom. l wandered toward the ticket
window and mechanically asked for a
ticket to Leadville. seemed to be
forced to go. and remembered had
a brother living in that place. be-
lieved would be safe there from the
thing from which was fleeing.
las another proof that ! never in
tended to rob my friend or that /
even knew | had taken her money Is
that a few weeks ago | wrote to her
and asked her to send some OF my be-
longings. AS soon as she learned
where was she told the authorities.
Since the charge OF theft was
made against me l have tried to re-
fresh my memory of the events sur
rounding the supposed theft. l don't
deny that l stole the money. But I
cannot see that l am to blame for It;
that is. for doing a thing over which
/ had no control"
Hannah savs she found har,ais A.,
similar predicaments in childhood.
When little girl she says she was
accused many times Of small thefts,
such as books and other trinkets from
pupils at school.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
GIRL TAKES MIDNIGHT
RIDE ON A WHITE HOG
THOUGHT SHE HAD BEEN CAP
TURED BY A GHOST IN HER
OWN HOUSE.

Skowhegan, Me.-To be wakened
from a sound sleep at two a. m. by
weird noises and then to be carried
downstairs and a quarter Of a mile
from home on the back of a strange
white creature which aroused suspi-
cions OF ghosts was the unusual ex-
Frank Lane of this town.
Mr.. Lane was first awakened by
strange sounds. He decided the wind
was whistling about the house corner.
and went to sleep again. Soon after
the noises were heard again, and this
time more distinct. In fact. they
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
"Oingy" CIark's Discovery.

The desert town of Mojave. on the
Kern san Bernardino county line. is
Slowly recovering from one OF the live.
Hest placer mining excitements that
has ever blossomed on the desert.
'Dingy Clark. the town butcher. was
digging n cesspool In the rear of his
town market when his spade penetrat.
ed n stratum Of black sand Clark
showed this to Doc" Dempsey, the
desert postmaster. and he IN turn for.
wnrded II to Los Angeles assayer.
Word came back that the sand assayed
sll In gold to the cubic yard.
Gilpin observer., 1908-04-23
Tree saxes q Man,a Life.

Waterbury. Conn.-Charles Mallory.
supposed to be farm hand OF Bris.
tolls suburbs. wandering from Walcott
secently. lost his way in the darkness
and fell over wall. He landed in the
crotch Of a tree growing out OF the
side OF cliff. He had been there per.
haps 10 hours when his groans we're
heard by q young girl crossing a
swamp for milk.
Mallory was taken out. with two
ribs broken and a fractured ankle.
His watch escaped without even a
broken crystal.