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Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04
NOTICE OF APPLIcA-
TloN FOR FRANCHISE
no Whom II Man Concern:

To Whom 1t May Concern:
NStee is hereby given thet at the
the City Of Central. state Of Colorado,
A. d. 1908. The Colorado Telephone
Company intends to apply to said City
Council for the passage Of an ordi-
a1e 1e sEFs;ntng r,,,n nn3 ana IL; s.Ens
1t to have the right of way upon.
along or under the streets, alleys or
public ways and all extensions OF the
same of said City, for the purpose of
erecting and maintaining telep.. poles
ina S,nsr sp'aTaus ,.,on,n na s laying
the same, to, be used in carrying on
the applcant's Telephone business and
to have the privilege and power to
do all things pertaining to such busi-
The terms upon which said franchise
is sought are:
The City shall have the privilege at
any time of stringing and maintaining
upon the poles of the Telephone Com
pany within the City limits the wire
alarm system. such wires to be strung
under the supervision of the foreman
of the Telephone Company.
The said Telephone Company shall.
before 1t enters upon the enjoyment of
the franchise herein granted. execute
penal sum of ten thousand dollars
S10. 100000. with good and sufficient
surety, to be approved by the City
Council of said City. on condition that
1t will hold the City harmless from any
damage occasioned by negligence or
want OF care on the part OF said Com
pany. In the construction or mainten-
said City.
THE COLORADO TELEPHONE co.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04

Don't kill the town by refusing
to do anything to keep it to the front
The merchant who continues to COM
plain about the trade going away from
home is-nine times out of ten-a
non-advertiser. While we believe
in home trade,we don't blame anyone
for buying where he can do the best,
everything considered. If you have no
merchant in your town who is enter
prising enough to tell you what he
has and invite you to his store, why
buy from the fellow who does.-Ex-
change.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04

DR.. c. NJ. Froid went to Denver on
yesterday, taking with him Mrs. Fritz
Swanson of Russell Gulch, who en-
go an operation. He returned last
evening. While in the capital city
he witnessed the killing of the ID
aho man. who was foully murdered.
He didn't tarry to learn any of the
particulars, but hit out for the depot.
The doctor says he would rather not
be where there is any shooting.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04
Good Company for 1909.

You are careful what choice of
friends the young of your house
hold make. You do not open wide the
door to those whose speech and be
havior betray i'll breeding and lax
morals. Are you as careful to shut
it against books and periodicals that
present vulgar and demoraliZing pic
lures Of life and its purpose? Per-
haps you are among those who have
found that the Youths Companion oc-
cupies the same place in the fam
lily reading that the high minded
young man or woman holds among
your associates. The Companion is
good without being "goody-goody." It
is entertaining, 1t is informing. In
its stories 1t depicts life truly, but
1t chooses those phases of life in
which duty. honor, loyalty. are the
guiding motives.
A full description of the current
volume will be sent with sample cop
les Of the paper to any address on
request. The new subscriber who at
once sends $1.75 for years SUBJ
scrlption will receive free The Com.
panion's new Calendar for 1909. "In
Grandmother's Garden" Lithograph.
ed in thirteen colors.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION.
144 Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04
Great Music Offer.

Send US the names of three or more
performers on the piano or organ and
twenty-five cents in silver or postage
and we will mail you postpaid our latest
popular music roll containing 20 pages
full sheet music, consisting of popular
songs, marches and waltzes arranged
for the piano or organ including Rud
Knauer's famous "Flight of the Butter
flies, "March Manila" and the latest
popular song, 1.-THE Girl I've Seen."
POPULAR MUSIC PUB. co.
indianapolis, Ind.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04

A. Rapin, who is ever importing
something new to arrest the atten-
ton of the passerby has now on eX-
hibition one of the most intricate in
ventlons of the age. 1t is what is
known as the globe clock "Galilei,"
being a sphere about eight inches
in diameter, mounted on clock. AS
the time passes the globe, upon
which is printed map of the world
revolves. Figures on band en-
circling the globe show the correct
time of day at every important point.
The large ball makes one complete
revolution every "a hours. The globe
clock is an educational demonstrators
and model for schools and is very
practical for office work.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04

The community can hardly imagine
how close 1t came to being without
Democratic editor and sheriff. Yes
terday afternoon the writer went witt
Sheriff Bolsinger to view the wreck
ed house on Quartz hill caused by
yesterday mornings explosion. Com.
ing back in the buggy Mrs. Fam
pedri who asked for ride to town
was seated on the sheriff's lap and
in his hand was the dynamite found
on the roof of the house which
missed fire. The least friction and
the whole works would have gone
off.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04
One Way CoIonist Rates to Arizona,
Texas, Mexico, California, Idaho,
Montana and the northwest.

Commencing March 1st and contin-
uing daily until April 30th, the Col
orado & Southern will sell one way
colonist tickets to many points in
the above territory at greatly reduc-
ed rates. For rates and other par
ticulars, call on the agent, or address
T. E. Fisher, Gen. Pass. Agt., Den
yer, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04

John Van Camp, known to many
of the old timers in Gilpin county,
died at Yampa last week. He was
one of the early settlers, locating here
45 or so years ago, and for a time
conducted butcher shop. He left
here in 1878, being attracted to Lead
vile by the discovery of gold in that
camp. He has son, Harry, living
inYampa.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04
Homeseekers' Rates.

On the first and third Tuesdays o.
each month, during the entire year
the Colorado G. Southern railway will
sell round trip Homeseekers' tickets
to a great many points In New Mex
leo and Texas at one fare plus $2.oo
for the round trip. Final limit 2j
days, allowing liberal stop-over priv.
ileges. For detailed information
rates, ETC., call on the Colorado &
Southern Ast., or address T. e. Fish
er, Gen. Agt, Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04

An effort is being made by the
young married couples of the city
to form club. the chief amusement
of which will be dancing. These af.
fairs are to be of an informal order
and will be given in the Teller house
once or twice a month. The club
promises to have a large member
ship.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04
LincoIn's Centennial Celebration.

At Denver, February 18th, 1909
The Colorado & Southern will make
q rate of one fare for the round trip
turn. Tickets will be on sale Feb.
ruary II and IL, good to return un-
til February 18th.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04

At the meeting of the county com.
missioners Monday, the board be-
side disposing of other important
business appointed H. A. Hicks coun.
ty attorney and the Observer the
official paper. Doubtless both Mr.
Hicks and the Observer appreciate
the kindly consideration shown them
by the commissioners.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04

A Denver amusement company re-
and is giving five-cent show. H.
Illustrated songs and motion pictures
comprise the entertainment With
two theaters and two roller rinks,
there is something doing all the
time in Central town.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04

Fred Gooch, postmaster at Rollins
vile for 40 years, was struck by a
large team drawing one of the Meet
Brewing company wagons in Denver
yesterday. The old gentleman was
seriously hurt, suffering fracture
of the skull beside receiving internal
injuries. 1t is thought that he may
not recover.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04

B. P. Thomas had an elegantly ap-
pointed coming out party at his
house Saturday evening. Quite a
present and remained until long
past midnight hour. Mr.. Thomas
makes splendid host.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04

Mamie Pitfield was granted a div
orce in the county court Monday
from Beverly v. Pitfield, the grounds
upon which the separation was grant
ed being non-support. The couple
was married during the year 1907
and their welded life was no hap
pier than it was brief.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04

The Subject of Rev. George Ber-
gems sermon at the Presbyterian
church next Sunday morning will be
"Face to Face" continuing last Sun
days discussion. Everybody invited.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04

When a man nearly breaks his
neck getting out Of the way of
lightning bug, supposing 1t to be a
locomotive, its time for him to
swear off.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04

the workings of the mine that first
made Nevadaville famous.
Thomas Roberts, who has recently
been regularly licensed as local
preacher in the Methodist church,
Will deliver his first sermon Sunday
evening. Unusual interest has been
aroused by the announcement of
this service and large congregation
is sure to be present.
Thomas Oates has been very i'll
with pneumonia but is now thought
to be out of the danger zone.
Michael Reseigh, formerly known
as one of the best mining men in
this country, now a prosperous ranch
man, is seriously i'll at his home
one mile west of this city.
The Leontine mine is making daily
shipments to the Bobtail mill in
Black Hawk. The shaft is now
down 1S4 feet and as sinking pro-
crosses, all indications point to in
creasing values on this new and val
liable property.
Mrs. A. Bawden and family again
occupy their residence in Neva
daville after years sojourn in Col
den.
Frank Nankervis has returned to
the Alps mine.
Slater and company have increased
their force at the Pyrenees and are
pushing the development work on
that property.
Charles Harris, of Denver, is Wis
iting the home folks this week.
Ira Slater is in Denver on business
connected with the Pyrenees mine.
Henry Bolsinger, Jr.. is still obliged
to make regular trips to Denver in
order to receive treatment for an in
jured arm.
Read The Gilpin Observer, $500.
School Notes, Nevada
Mr.. Frank Richards of State Cen
ter Iowa, spent few days last
week with his sister, Miss Susie
Richards, leaving Sunday for Boulder,
where he entered the State Univer-
sity.
Gladys Waters. a member of the
! fifth grade, has been absent several
days on account of sickness.
Annie and jeanette Davey are in
school again after weeks ab-
sence.
Examinations were given in the
grammar grades last week, covering
work done in the month Of January;
and although the grades show work
considerably below what is desirable,
yet in some instances at least there
has been marked improvement over
the work of any previous month, while
the general average of the room is
somewhat higher, too.
The exact examination grades will
be given on the report cards, so
the parents may know the actual
standing of their children, and we
believe it will be very helpful if
they will urge their children to great
er effort and to some home study.
Steps have been taken to procure
stereopticon for the Central and
Bald Mountain schools, and If it ar
rives in time, we expect to use it in
connection with a school entertain
ment to be given in the near future.
Those neither absent nor tardy for
the month ending, Jan. 20, are:
Grammar-Beatrice Stevens, Hazel
Slater, Edna Dickerson, Cora James,
Elmer Rule, Bennie Waters, Merrill
Slater.
ntermediate-James Harry, Redver
James, Edwin Kloer, Willie Roberts,
Samuel Hambly, Pearl Pascoe, Flor
ence Wearne.
Primary James Beaman, John
Grenfell, Harold Wearne, Maurice Bea-
man, Richard Davey, Edward Waters
Theodore James, Willie Waters, Mary
Eaton, jamie Grenfell. Edna James.
Julia Reilly, Ada Reilly, Mabel Thorn
as.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04

All makes of phonograph records,
cylinders and discs, at Rapin's.
Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04

A crank is man who has a diff
ferent hobby than your own.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-08-13

The white mans whisky mas .pcen
the great bane OF the red mans his
tory. The educated appetite for fire
water" has lost the American Indian
many a bargain; 1t has caused him to
commit many crimes and has been
the bottom OF much Of his race degen-
eracy.
AS Wolf Bear well says, the Indian
is the last person who should tamper
with the white mans liquor.
Moreover
Did you note In the old mans warn
ing his appeal to the women as well
as the men OF bis tribe? That was no
accident OF speech.
As IL to push the race down the NOR
al toboggan slide more rapidly the In
dian women. both young and old. are
becoming slaves to an appetite for
strong drink.
And IL is a melancholy fact that a
like tendency among the white women
Is becoming SO general as to be alarm
ing.
But here is our moral:
If the American Indian, with less
worth of inherited character. less gain
ed asccndency Of civilization, cannot
AFFORD to indulge In whisky as bev.
erage without bringing upon himself a
gertrude OF woe. where shall the
white man appear?
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-08-13
TIL. Las. Sneaker Of Cornish.

In the little village OF ST. Paul. near
Penzance. there Is q monument erected
to the memory Of Doll. or Dolly. Pent-
reath. who attained the age OF lo2
and was the last woman who spoke
the Cornish tongue. This is the In
scription: Here iieth inferred Dorothy
Pentreath. who died In TIT. said 20
have been the last person who con-
versed In the ancient Cornish. the pc
culiar language OF this country from
the earliest times till It expired In
the eighteenth century In this parish
or st. Paul This stone Is erected by
the Prince Louis Luclen Bonaparte. I'm
union with the Rev. John Garnett.
vicar OF st. Paul. June. 1880. Honor
thy father and thy mother that thy
days may be long upon the land which
the Lord thy God giveth thee EXODUS
II. 12,."-London News.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-08-13
Heart toHeart
Talks.
BE A BOOSTER.
BY EDWIN A. NYB.

Do not be "knocker."
In the siege OF Ladysmith during
the Boer war a civilian was tried by
court martial and imprisoned because
he discouraged the soldiers who were
defending the city.
The man would go along the picket
line and say dishearteping things to
the men on duty. He told them the
city was doomed. He secuted the sug-
gestion OF relief.
The court martial did right to put
him I'm prison.
At such time no one should be al
lowed to weaken the hearts Of men.
1t is a pity every community cannot
put In prison the man and woman who
go about with gloomy faces and fore
bodings or failure ever upon their lips.
The knocker is n prophet Avil.
He sees only the dark side OF every
cloud. Temperamentally he cannot for
Gus enthusiasm and to dampen ardor.
He throws over all things. like a wet
blanket. his doubts and questionings.
The knocker is pessimist.
Instead of trying TO lift some Of che
burdens from the shoulders OF toll the
knocker puts on new burdens. In
stead of clearing the way for weary
feet he puts other obstacles In the
path. Instead of easing the pains of
the sufferer he helps to widen the
wounds.
The knocker Is discourager.
In every community men and women
are defending their beleagvsred cities
of Ladysmith. Many of thea are hard
pressed. and some are on the point of
abject surrender.
He who goes along the picket line
uttering the disheartening prophecies
of failure that make heavy the hearts
and palsy the hands of the brave de-
tenders IS nothing less than a traitor
to his race.
Be booster.
Men and women are brave and only
need the boosting word OF encourage.
ment and good cheer.
There is a subtle force In suggestion
Use IT to boost. Suggest happiness
Talk happiness. Let happiness beam
from your face. Make men see the
blue of the sky, the beauty OF the
flower
And so shall you leave behind you
everywhere trail OF Brightness
trail that shall grow brighter and
brighter into the perfect day and light
you TO the Celestial City.
BE booster.
And many weary. discouraged
picket on the outposts OF his life's
threatened citadel shall bless you and
take courage.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-08-13
INDIAN ELo0UENcE.

A striking spectacle was witnessed
near Lander. Wyo. few days ago.
An aged Indian chief preached q pro
hibition sermon over the grave of his
son. During the service scores of
bianketed braves stood by In silence.
Wolf Bear, subchief OF the Arapa-
hoe tribe, delivered the discourse at
the grave OF Leo Wolf Bear.
The young brave got drunk, lay
down on the railroad track to sleep
and was killed.
In the course OF his pathetic address
the venerable chief declared:
The white mans whisky killed my
only son."
Continuing, he said:
you see, young men Of the Arapa-
hoes, what the white mans whisky
viii do. / don't blame the white man
Tor drinking his own whisky, but I
nope the young men and women OF
my tribe will have more Judgment
than their paleface brethren and alb
stain from firewater."
Certainly, IL sincerity is the essence
OF oratory. Wolf Bear is eloquent.
And If restrained feeling is a neces-
sary element of successful public
speech then this fathers stern repres-
sion OF bis natural emotion at the
grave Of his son is the height of elo-
quent self control.
The warning sounded by the old Tn
dian is pathetic and forceful Ia many
ways.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-08-13
How He Man Hsr

He studied palmistry and was look
Ing for chance to marry money.
They sat In corner behind a big
bank or potted plants. One of her
hands was In his The little marks
that time is so fond of distributing had
begun to be visible around the corners
OF her eyes. She was still a pretty
woman, however, and. notwithstand-
Ing the fact that she had buried one
husband and divorced another. was in
clined to believe that there might be a
good, lively romance In her still. Ho
bent low over the slim. soft hand. He
noticed the splendid rings upon her
fingers. He had heard OF the fortune
that was at her disposal. II hate to
tell you anything" he said, "that viii
be likely to make you feel uncomfort-
able, but-shan tell you what I really
seer Yes" she said. drawing n
quick breath. '"Tell me everything"
1T looks to me-" he went on, aas IL a
great sorrow were in store for you. IL
VIII come along about the time you are
twenty-seven years old" Two weeks
later the gossips were asking one an
other how In the world she had be-
come engaged upon such a short ac-
Quaintance. why. he can't be over
thirty" they declared. "and she's at
least fortyP'
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-08-13
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.

Schedule in effect Saturday. May 18th, 1909
Three trips weekly between baltimore aud
Washington.
Leave Baltimore. Pier 3. Light Street.
weather peri Knitting ats u. m every Monday
Wednesday and Saturday. for the foiiowing
river landings. Alexandria and Washington:
HIATT more p; IN. Miliers- Broomes. Porto
lie 10, Grasons, Coan "a W.. Bundicks Lakes,
Walnut Point, Cowarts. Levi eta Kinsale
Lodge; MUDDY Point. &C ntia, Piney Point 10
Stones, Bushwood, Lancaster I y. m, River
eide liverpool Point, ely mont, Alexandria,
tStops only on signal.
Leave Warrington, ID. C., foot OF Seventh
Street. wee ther er,nitting, at 4 .. m, every
Monday. "Wednesday and Sat r1iay. for the fol-
lowing river landings and Bt'timore:
washington Alexandria; &:s5 p. m. G'ymout.
Liverpool Point. Riveo d.. Bush ~ood. Ian
caster, Cobrums Stone Leonardtown g A. m
Abclls. Piney Point. sCintra. Lodge 10 A. M
dicks. Lal es Walnut Point. owa rts Lewis
eta Miilers up m, Gras.ns p. an. Broomes,
Porto Bello D. M. Baltimore.
stop only on signal.
Arriving in Ba timore early "Wednesday. Fri
day~nd Monday mornings
Freight received in baltimore on sailing
This timetable shows the time at which
steamers may be expected TO arrive nj ami
depart from the several wharves' Int tbsir
arrivals or departure at the times stated Is not
guaranteed nor does the Company hold itself
arising thercfum.
Schedule of extra steamer on T., tomac rive
line in effect July 3rd. 1904.
Leave baltimore, (weather permittinsl.
saturday. =. m, for Coan. Bundick's
Cowarts, Lakes. Walnut Point. Lewisetta.
klnsale. Mundy's Point, Lodge Handing
lie, urning. steamer leaves Lodge. y a. IN
Monday (~ Gather permitting) stopping al ali
the above landi' KS, arriving i'm baltimore
Tuesday morning.
This is also TO give notice that the leaving
time OF the regula steamers ON Potomac river.
or baltimore, wi be as follow: until fu rther
"a m. kinsale. III n. m.
This will make the leaving time of landings
when leaving Leonardtown at 8 a m
The above In addition TO regular schedu of
l9a. ~ --'
SrEPHENSON& BRO, Agts.. Washington.
hEARDON and GRIMES ACTS. Alexandria.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-08-13
THE WHY OF SUICIDE.

Suicide is said to be increasing.
An eminent authority declares that
suicide is as frequent today In this
country as In the early days OF the
Roman empire.
Why is It?
Ordinarily we say of the unfortunate
who rashly shuffles off this mortal coil,
THE poor fellow must have been in
sane"
Which in a sense is correct. But
When you come to think OF it the
wonder is there are not more suicides.
Complex conditions In our large
cities tend TO lower physical and men,
tai vitality. Discouragement and fail
ure lead to mental detection and dis
satisfaction.
However
1t safely may be stated that at the
bottom the greatest source of suicide
Is SELFISHNESS.
mo man liveth to himself" No man
can live a normal, healthful life of
himself. by himself and for himself.
The self centered person can only
travel In a circle-within himself, He
gets nowhere.
Contrariwise, the man who lives out
side OF self, who lives IN others. sell
dom thinks OF suicide. He Is too
much interested In the ongoIng OF
things to stop and balance up his
personal ledger. he does not cry
about spilled milk. he is glad just to
live.
Suicide Is disease
Its symptoms are moral and physical
degeneracy. Weakened in mind or
body. the would be suicide shuts him.
self up In his personal shell and
broods. he has become soured. sore,
disillusioned. Existence is tiresome.
He concludes that life is not worth
while. Having no outlet to the wider
world Of love and sympathy and help
fulness. he slowly rots IN his own
mental detection.
Whereas
He who keeps In touch with the
world and loves 1t develops In himself
n moral and physical vitality. cour-
age and an optimism that meet fall
ure with fortitude and overcome II.
Some one has answered the query,
as life worth livingY by the senten-
tious statement:
ut all depends on the liver
Which is absolutely true In which
ever sense you take It.
II you center everything In yourself
and fail. life is indeed an inslpid thing.
and all you need is the courage TO cut
your throat
Therefore the secret OF mental, NOR
al and physical health and satisfaction
IS to
Keep In love with life.
Keep out OF yourself.
Get into the swim.
Get busy.