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Gilpin observer., 1909-12-09
BIG DEAL PENDING.

The article published exclusively In
the Observer last week telling Of
the big consolidation Of the Kansas
group which had just been perfected,
has been the subject for widespread
comment. The papers, which name j..
e. Lightbourn and J. c. Jenkins as
trustees, have not yet been filed
owing to the absence from the city
Of VIM. TrebiIeock, whose signature
10 necessary.
The consolidation was effected and
the trustees appointed SO that sale
could be made. The mines In the con-
soIidation cover $500 feet and being
owned by several different parties
It is difficult to make sale unless
the interests Of all are merged.
Four different companies or syndI-
Gates have opened negotiations with
the trustees for the purchase Of this
immensely valuable ground. The pro-
positions made by those desirous Of
owning the mines has been under
consideration all week and but a
short time will eIapse until a sale
is perfected. Regardless Of whichever
company secures the mines II 10 their
purpose to commence work AZ soon
as possible.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-09
Capt. keIIeher Answers Last Call

]. O'D. Kelleher, better known as
Captain Kelleher, who had resided in
Gilpin county over 80 years, died at
the home of his friend, Patrick Muir
ply, in Nevadaville Monday of hem
orrhage of the lungs. He had several
hemorhhages in his cabin in south
Moon gulch Saturday night or Sunday
morning. He managed to walk TO Per-
igo, from which place he telephoned
for a conveyance to bring him to
town. He was very weak when he
reached the home Of his friend in
Nevadaville and gradually declined.
Coroner Hamllik drove out to the
cabin in-Moon gulch Tuesday to look
through some of the old fellows let
ters to see if he could learn the ad-
dress of relatives. He found a regis
tered letter which had been sent to
Kelleher by a sister in 1908. The sis
ter at that time was living in south
Boston, but the coroner has sent tele-
grams to the address given on the
letter but up to the time of going to
press had not located the sister. The
body will be held until some of the
relatives are located. Among the
papers of the deceased was found a
deed to a lot in a cemetery in Bos-
ton. Kelleher had frequently said that
when he died he wanted his remains
shipped east for interment. II any of
the relatives are located this wish
in all probability will be complied
with.
Kelleher came to this state from
Massachusetts, and shortly after ar
irving in Colorado located in Moon
gulch. Here he located some valuable
lodes for which he has more than
once refused a good offer. He also
owns some property in Lake gulch
Kelleher had very lengthy and
honorable military career, which com
menced in the east. After locating in
Colorado he took quite an interest in
military affairs and during the exist
ence of the Emmett Guards in Gilpir
county, was captain OF the company
He was inspector general of the mill
tia of this state at one time and was
a colonel on Gov. Thomas staff. De
ceased was staunch Democrat and
was one Of the dependable worker:
1 in the party. His death Is regretted
by friends all over the county.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-09
Total

The same were examined by the
Finance committee and were found
correct. On motion Of Alderman Flick,
the same were allowed and the city
clerk was ordered to draw warrants
on the city treasurer for the several
amounts.
On motion Of Alderman McNevins
the license bond of Geo. Schneider
accepted and ordered filed.
On motion Of Alderman Flick the
mayors warrant for the collection
of taxes for the year 1908 was ex-
tended until next regular meeting
without interest, after which they
would draw IS per cent interest and
the city tax collector was instructed
to publish the same in the two coun-
ty papers. Council adjourned.
JOHN R. ROHLING,
City Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-09
SCHOOL D0|NGs

Miss Edna Noonan reentered high
school last week.
Harold Shuck was high school
visitor last week.
Christmas decorations are being ar
ranged III some of the grade rooms.
The grade students always take a
great interest in their celebration Of
Christmas.
The Alpha Omega literary society
gave very interesting program Fri
day afternoon. The next program will
be given by the Alpha Zetas' on Fri
day afternoon, December 18th.
Theie was a big attendance at the
basket ball games Friday night at
Turner hall. The first team defeated
the second team by score of 46 to
8 and the Prides defeated a picked
team of girls by the score OF 10 to 1.
The next game will be match game
with Idaho Springs, Saturday night,
December II. A game between Cen
trail H. S. girls teams will be called
Mt 7:45, and the Idaho-Central game
will be called at o'clock. Admission
will be twenty-five cents. Everyone
invited.
The first, second and sixth grades
will furnish music for the Teachers
association to be held this week. The
high school chorus, high school boys
chorus and ladies' quartette will also
provide music. The school reception
room will be open. to the teachers
and their friends for social hour
on Saturday afternoon. The lecturer,
Superintendent ]. F. Keating, Of Pu-
eblo, was at one time superintendent
Of the Central schools. He is known
as one of the most efficient school
superintendents in the west and Cen
trail should be proud to welcome him
home and to furnish good audience
to hear his lecture at the NJ. E.
church Friday afternoon.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-09
Election Of Officers.

At the meeting .1of Golden Queen
Chapter No. II. o. E. s.. held Tues.
day evening. the following officers
were elected for the coming term:
Worthy Matron-Mrs. Asquith.
Worthy Patron-Clifford Parsons.
Associate Matron-Mrs. Dunstone
Secretary-Beatrice Rule.
Treasurer-Mrs. Fullerton.
Conductress--Mrs. H. .Hoskin.
A. Conductress-Mrs. Holmes.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-09
Masonic Election.

At a stated communication Of Cen
tral City lodge No. 6. A. F. and A.
NJ, held Wednesday evening, Decem-
Der Sth, 1909, the following officers
were elected and installed:
W., M.-F. N. Totman.
S. VII. d. Graves.
]. W.-D. s. Davis.
Treasurer-C. E. Wiley.
Secretary-William Woods.
S. D.-Leroy ]. Williams.
J. D.-Horatio E. Hazard.
8. S.-Walter A. Funk.
J. S.-James H. Bawden.
Member of Building committee-C'
E. Wiley.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-09
Jacob L.IdInser, sr.. Deceased.

Jacob Leidinger. ST., died In Las
Vegas, New. on Saturday, December
4th OF paralysis. He was "a years Of
age and the major portion Of his life
was spent in Gilpin county. OF late
years the family has been residing In
Denver. In the early part Of the year
he suffered paralytic stroke and
went to California. He leaves a wife.
two daughters and two sons. The fun
eral was held in Denver this morn
ing from Sacred Heart church.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-09
Jonesie Marries Catherine.

without the knOWleQSe OF anyone
and without the consent of the par
ents of either, Joseph H. Jones and
Catherine A. Miller departed for Den
yer Saturday afternoon and in that
city were joined as one on Monday.
After the knot had been securely
tied the bride notified her mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, residing in
Mountain City, that the long contem-
plated plunge into the waters Of mat
rimony had been taken and that If
all was forgiven she would return to
Central in company with her newly
acquired lord and master. Upon hear
ing of her daughters marriage the
mother was inconsolable in her grief
and anger. The girl has not as yet
reached the age of sweet 16, having
passed but Is summers, entirely too
young to receive maternal consent to
being a party to contract so sacred,
of such great responsibility. SO abso-
lutely binding as the one in which
she had thoughtlessly (used advised
ly) entered. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Jones, Sr., also residents Of Central,
parents of the groom, were likewise
opposed to their son donning the
matrimonial yoke. He is some seven
years older than his bride, making
him of marriageable age, it's true.
but still had time enough ahead to
think it over, so the parents thought.
But what cares Cupid for the objec-
tions of parents?
Miss Catherine A. Miller is now
Mrs. Joseph H. Jones and Mr.. Joseph
H. Jones is-himself again,-and
that's all there is to it. The young
|lady has been well trained in house
keeping, possesses culinary skill (the
writer makes this assestion from per-
sonal knowledge) and If the groom
will do his part in furnishing the pro-
visions and is not unreasonably par
ticular and exacting in the manner in
which he wants his food cooked his
better half will prove quite satisfac-
tory in discharging her duties In this
very important branch Of the domes-
tic work. Mr.. Jones is employed in
the delivery department Of the Har-
vey & McCalhster meat market and
gives evidence Of thrift and energy.
The couple have yet to be heard from
as to where they will locate but 1t Is
very probable that they will decide
to reside in Central City, where both
possess friends.
| Later-Since the above was put In
to metal as q sequel to the elope
ment, the mother Of the bride. ir
company with Marshal Launder wen
to Denver yesterday morning to brint
her daughter back to Central. Some
warm words were passed between tn
two and the girl gave 1t as her ulti
matum that she would not return tt
Central unless her husband was per
mitted to come, too. The mother hat
to accede to this demand and the
newly-weds arrived on last nights
train. The mother has made threat.
that she would prosecute the groom
and send the bride to the House O
Good Shepherds. She Is relenting II
her anger, however, and will likely
come to the conclusion that 1t Is al
for the best to let her daughter ant
son-in-law alone.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-09
Black Hawk Council Meeting.
Black Hawk, Colo, Dec. 7th, 1905
City Council Rooms

Regular meeting of the city coun-
Gil called to order by Mayor Grutz-
macher. Roll call: Present, Mayor
Grutzmacher, Aldermen Gilman, Nc
Nevins, Lynch, Blake and Flick. Abb
sent, Alderman Feehan.
Reports of the city clerk, marshal
and city treasurer were read.
Moved by Alderman Lynch second
ed by Alderman Gilman that the re-
ports be received and the city clerk
ordered to file the same. (Carried.)
The following bills were presented
tO-wit.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-09

Do you want to make someone
happy Xmas? II SO. help on the big
Xmas box that the Santa Claus
Daughters are getting up for the poor
In Denver. The Denver Post is look
ing up some Of the very poorest
people in Denver and Santa's Dau-
ghters are going to get the address
right from them and fix up the dif-
ferent boxes for the different famil-
les. II you live in Central just leave
anything you think would be nice for
the Christmas box at COUGHS and
Il you live In Black Hawk leave 1t
at Rohling's dry goods store. Santa
Claus Daughters will visit both OF
these places every day and see II
some kind heart has not been there.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-09

The five children of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Dave, residing in Mountain
City were committed to the state
home for dependent and neglected
children in the county court this
morning. The five children range In
age from two to eleven years. The
father deserted the family some
months ago and the last heard OF
him he was In Goldfield. Colo. The
mother has been unable to provide
for the little ones.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-09
Examination Of rsaehers.

The regular examination Of teach
ers will be held in the office OF the
superintendent Of schools. Central
City. Thursday and Friday December
10th and 18th, 1909, beginning at 0
q. m.
FRANCIS c. MAYHEM,
County Supt. Of Schools.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-09

Everybody Is going to the contest
at the opera house Friday evening.
Are you? Sure!
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-09
Elect New Officers.

At the regular meeting. held las
Thursday evening. Calanthe Temple
No. "a. Phythian Sisters. elected thu
following officers for the ensuing
term:
P. edith Champion.
E. C.-Laura B. Rule.
E. S.-Mrs. VIM. Eplett.
e. J.-Mrs. Lila Waters
NJ. of T.-Miss Bertha Trezise.
NJ. Of F.-Mrs. A. Richards.
X. Of r. C.-Mrs. I. NJ. johnson.
p. Of T.-Mrs. VIM. EIDE.
G. Of o. T.-Mrs. Ellen Rule.
Trustee-Mrs. A. Quiller.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-09

Waterman's fountain pens at Bar.
ker's.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-09

Continued on 5th page.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-23
SERVICES AT MASONIC Home
Rev. Abram Simon and Rev. Dr..
Brodthage Preach.
Arminius Lodge, No. 25, and the
Arion Club Join in Con-
Quoting Meeting.

Religious services were held yesterday
afternoon at the Masonic and Eastern
star Home at Takoma by Arminius
Lodge, No. %, and the Arlon Club OF
this city. More than 200 persons at
tended.
Addresses were made by Rev. Abram
Simon and Rev. DR. Brodthage. pastor
Of the German Lutheran Church. In his
talk Or. Brodthage dwe.t upon the words
Of Solomon. The ways or religion are
ways OF pleasantness. and all her paths
are peace"
Religion" he said leads to happl-
ness and freedom. II is the only real
comfort In our present life and 20 Il we
danger and sorrow. No matter what a
mans station in life religion always
appeals TO him. Notwithstanding anything
that he may say 10 the contrary. Though
In ordinary life he may be careless. and
scoff at prayer. church rites and even
God himself. yet In time Of need and in
the many crises Of his lie IL is God
TO whom he turns for succOr."
DR.. Simon said the meeting was the
best ever held at the home. and thanked
the management and committee for their
work in making preparations.
During the services the Arion Singing
Society. under the direction OF Karl
Holer, sang the Lords Day" and Sun
day" They were assisted by a section
of the Marine Band.
The committee in charge OF the meet
ing consisted Of Harry Rothschild chair
man. and John Wischussem.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-23
FIGHTS FLOURISHED ON BOAT
Moonlight Excursion of Negroes
Terminates in Police Station.
steamer River Queen Scene Of Blood
shed and Special Officer Has
Ear Cut on by Razor.

Six negro prisoners at the Fourth pre-
cinct station are held by the police as
ringleaders In a riot on the steamer River
Queen yesterday morning.
Twenty negroes were arrested when the
excursion steamer returned to her wharf,
but fourteen Of the participants in a free
for-all fight were released by the police
because Of lack Of discriminating evidence.
The negroes in custody are accused OF
melting and figuring prominently in one
Of the most exciting battles ever waged
on the River Queen.
The steamer left the dock at 1890
o'clock in the morning for a moonlight
excursion. Hardly had her nose been
pointed down stream when the fighting
began. Razors were drawn and -four
ished by the combatants. bricks, bottles.
chairs, and other missives thrown, and
many a dusky fighter went down be-
meath the feet. Of his foes. Women took
a hand in the ARRAY. and the excitement
increased.
Special officer William Norris, who
started 10 interfere, retired minus one
ear, which had been Topped of by a
razor The tight increased as the boat
continued down stream, and the captain
finally decided to return to Washington.
While the fight ragged in cabins and on
decks, the PROV Of the River Queen was
turned up stream and all steam was put
on for Washington. The boat arrived OPP
posite her dock three hours ahead of the
scheduled time for returning
The captain signaled 10 the police Of
the Harbor precinct for help and then
locked the steamer. As the passengers
crowded on the wharf they were met by
the reserves from the Harbor and Fourth
precincts
The Washington herald., 1909-08-23
PRAISES DR.. ]. G. BUTLER.
Ohio Minister Fills Pulpit at Luther
Place Memorial Church


Rev. Lloyd c. Douglass. a prominent
Lutheran minister Of Lancaster. Ohio.
occupied the pulpit OF the Luther Place
Memorial Church yesterday morning and
paid high tribute TO the memory Of
Rev. J. G. Butler. In part. he said:
Your thoughts this morning are likely
to lnger upon a late event which meant
so much TO this church. You are IN no
mood for theology; you are in bereavef
ment; so viii call your attention 20 the
most singular death in the history OF
man. that OF Jesus Christ.
1T was the most memorable event in
all history However men may honor
this hero or that. when Calvary is
spoken every knee must bend and every
tongue confess that what trnnspired on
the Mount was the supreme event OF ali
history"
Members of the Independent Lutheran
Congregation have taken no action as
yet upon the invitation OF the Luther
Place Memorial Church 20 return TO their
mother church. 1t Is not anticipated that
any definite action viii be taken by the
Independents until after the annual con-
gregational meeting. which has been set
for October next.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-23
PLACES OF INTEREST.

library Of Congress-ODcn a. u. % 10 p n On
secular days. from 2 p N. to 70 p n on Sundays
and on certain holidays.
Public LibIa1--Opsn a. n TO 3 ,. n: holi-
daTs- a. m 10 ? N; Sundays. 10 3 ,. n
White HOuse-Opou 70 n n. % p n.
United States Capitol-Open a. n 70 40 ,. N
State, War, and Navy DeraFmeuts-Open a 10.
TO D. n. CHE original Declnztion Of IDdepend-
ence is IN he Hbrary az the State Departmrnt.l
United States rreaSuTy--Open a. n. % p n
United States Patent Omce-Open Z. a. to :
United state Pension Bwsau-opea = n %
p
United States Foss-ofHce-Opea a n. to2p n
Washington City Post-osloe-Open al hours. (Ths
lead Letter oHce Is il the city post-oeacs.l
National Botanic Gandens-Open a. n. to 2. n.
F.1h Conmissior-Opel 9 a. N. to 40 3. Il.
Army Medical Museum-Open a. n 70 SO ?. n.
National Museum-Open A. N. to 80 p. r. I'm
Gliding holidaysl.
?. m
Bureau Of EngrsrinS and Frintias-Opes - N
70 80 2. N.
washington Monument C56S1 fert In heisht-opeu
$50 a N. 10 80 D n. tElerator Tuns non a. n
Smithsonian InstIruuns-ODen a m TO 40 :. N
tncluding holidaysl.
Government Printing once-Opsn 70 T. n 70 :
q n.
NaTy YEd-opea "a n. to $50 p n
So1thvorth Cottsge. 18th A. and Pruspect ave.
Key Manzion-Home q Francis Scott Key. author
Of The Star spangled Banner. S6ls n street.
northwest Open daily. sxcsTE SUNDAY, a N 70
SO D. n Admission free
N rRS SUBURBS
Geological Park--Opcn al cay.
Rock Creek Bri6Ec and PARK.
Chevy Chase und kcnsington.
Naval Ohsc-ratory-Open a n 10 D m
Mouni Vernon THE home and tomb q Waking
ton)-open II a. N. % p u.
Arlington National Cemetery.
Fort Meyer Military Post
Chesapeake Beach. Nd
United States soldiers Home-Opsn q n to
sunset.
United States Naval Academy. gAuntDolis. Nd
Cathedral Grounds. TsnnallytOWu rOad-Open 4
D. 10 n n
Great Fans OF the Potomac.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-23

send his thoughts through space and
communicate them to his fellow-men by
instruments OF his own devising. Is # a
thing too great for our reason or i'm
agination to believe that God can COM
municate his thoughts 10 souls Of his own
creating?
The human heart has ever believed
this scriptural idea OF God, not because
It arrived at this conclusion by some long
process Of reasoning OF philosophizing.
not through scientific discovery, but be-
cause It has felt, realized. and expert
enced IT, and has get to find any fact
known to philosophy or reason that fails
10 confirm its faith.
During the services the vested boy choir
Of thirty voices sang hymns, assisted by
section OF the Marine Band.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-23
OHIO PASTOR breaches.
Rev. John Clark Hin Fills Pulpit ut
New York Avenue Church.

Rev. John Clark HILL Of Springfield.
Ohio. preached yesterday morning at the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
"A great deal OF science is only theory
told in a plausible way" he declared
during his sermon, and the most exact
science is light Light has always been
a source Of wonder TO men. and il is not
strange that men should have worshiped
Il. In fact, light is used throughout the.
Scriptures TO typify religion God Him
self is spoken Of as pillar OF light, and
His face IS said to be as radiant as the
sun Mans character cannot be nodded
by any power inside Of him, for we all
dwell in darkness. and Il is necessary TO
have the divine light shine into our souls
and illumine our characters
Continuing. he likened mans character
to clay. which cannot mold itself, but
needs the hand OF the potter to transform
it into beautiful shapes.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-23
WOUNDED NEGRO CAUGHT.
Policeman Finds Fugitive Whom
He Had Shot.

He Had Shot.
Policeman Kite yesterday proved 20 his
colleagues at the Fourth precinct sta
ton that he Is as good a detective as he
Is marksman.
1t was Friday night last when Kite
gave demonstration Of his ability to hit
the bUlrs-eye The target happened TO
be a negro whom the policeman discov-
cred in the store Of Oppenheimer & Ney.
at Four and-a-haf and d streets. Hat
cried Kite to the burglar, but the negro
dropped his plumber and fed al top speed
toward an alley.
Kite fired, and the negro dropped. but
before Kite could reach him, jumped up
and escaped
Kite continued his search for the thief,
and yesterday located the negro on the
steamboat wharves. The negro was
wounded under the arm. He was re-
moved TO Emergency Hospital and later
locked up at the Fourth precinct sta
ton. The accused gave his name az Jo-
seph Green. his age as twenty years,
and said he lived at 215 Monument court
southwest He is charged with house
breaking
The Washington herald., 1909-08-23

SO sweeping Is the ruling Of Attorney
General wickersham on the question Of
District residents in their relation 70 the
civil service that government employees
declare ENHANCEMENT and confusion are
sure to result
BY one stroke a score Of presidents
are broken and new ones will have 10 be
established. Many a venerable tradition.
and many a hope OF advancement and
promotion on the basis Of merit will be
shattered. Il IS said. There are SO many
qualifications OF the civil service which
the decision affects that no one can yet
weigh its full effects.
Under the ruling g residence OF twelve
months must be established In a State
or Territory before any certihcation can
be made That this statute. known as
the McCumber amendment. applies TO the
| Census once was understood. but that
Attorney General wicKersham would rule
that it applies to the general government
service was a bolt out OF the dark.
"COnstruetive Residence"
AS It has long been customary 10 es-
tablish a constructive residence" by the
simple formallty OF writing 10 the home
folks" and having the county clerk make
out the necessary papers. the ruling in
augurates a complete change in the
methods by which certihcatiOns for sp-
pOintment are made.
Heretofore. many clerks. seeking other
positions IN the service. have gone 10 dis
tant States for a few months residence,
and then sworn before county officials to
having acquired a domicile This practice
had developed into an evil OF large pro-
portions Senator McCumber determined.
so FAR as the Census Office was con-
cerned. 10 put stop TO It. He declared
that appointees from North Dakota, for
example. should be genuine. bona ida
residents Of North Dakota. and the Sen
ate heartily agreed with him.
Naturally the prospective appointee
went to those States which have not
been given their full quota IN the eli
eibility list. as here he would have the
best opportunity. II has long been reeog-
nized that certifcation from the District
OF Columbia means practically nothing.
as Washington has long since gone Jar
beyond its proportionate share In the
matter Of appointments.
Cannot Be Examined.
The ENHANCEMENT will come when an
employee in the service. who has lived IN
Washington many years, seeks promotion
through a civil service examination. Ac-
cording to the Interpretation placed upon
the Wickersham ruling. he will have 20
establish an actual twelve months resi-
/ dence IN his home State before he can be
/ certified for examination by the Civil
( Service Commission.
This is an anomaly created by the Nc
( Cumber amendment which will undoubt-
eddy be modified by Congress. II Illus
/ trates a far-reaching effect OF the law
which viii cause serious complications
until remedied.
With the exception OF temporary ap-
! pcintments. none OF the clerks in Wash
1 i1gton is eligible 20 take an advanced ex-
animation or an examination for any 9TH
er position without being domiciled IN
his home State for the year Immediately
! preceding.