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Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09
GOOD BYE GREGG

J. D. Gregg. the Individual who pass
ed worthless draft on Abe Rachof.
sky, and who has been incarcerated
in the county Jail for some months
awaiting trial for the offence, made
his escape at an early hour Sunday
morning. His escape was effected
through whole in the wall which
the prisoner dug with stick or iron
bar. The mortar was scraped from
the rocks and the work of making a
hole large enough for mans body
to pass through from all appearances
was easy.
Gregg had been placed in the south
wing Of the Jail Saturday evening. He
was not locked in cell and had the
freedom OF the corridor. The hole
made In the wall admitted him to
the hall between the Jail and the fur
mace room and as the furnace room
was not locked he gained entrance to
it and then climbed out one OF the
windows.
jail at 3 o'clock Sunday morning and
noticed the light Gregg had burning
earlier In the evening had been extin-
guished. He threw the rays of his
pocket lantern into the corridor where
Gregg had been locked but noticed no
opening in the wall. Gregg was not in
the corridor, but the marshal suppos-
ed he was in one of the cells asleep.
Sunday morning at o'clock when
John Mack, the janitor, went to the
basement of the court house he MOTTO
ed the hole Gregg had made and sus-
pected the prisoner had escaped. He
ana notified the night watch. Word
was received from Rollinsville that a
man answering Gregg's description
was seen in that vicinity SO the
night watch and sheriff made trip
TO that section. They learned that
the report was false. Nothing has
since been seen or heard OF Gregg.
Gregg was a very troublesome pris-
he was either burning his clothing or
the bed clothes. A few days be-
fore his escape he set fire to the
bedding in his cell and the smoke
which ascended to the rooms on the
floor above. occupied by the county
treasurer and clerk almost suffocated
these officials. They smelled like a
couple of sugar-cured hams when res.
cued. Gregg's escape will not be re
GREETED in the least-by the taxpay-
ers.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09
Bargains In Furniture.

During September in order to make
room for fall stock we will have
extra good bargains to offer in Fur
niturc and household goods OF all
kinds. Call in and be convinced II
in necd Of new carpet. rug or lin
oleum. A full line Of stoves and
ranges both new and second hand
always on hand.
The A. L. Anderson Furniture Co.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09

One Of the chief sources Of local
pride exists in the strong character
of its financial institutions. In times
OF financial stringency ana peril.
Central City has never had occasion
Ito view with alarm" as far as the
security Of its banks were concerned.
Although the First National bank Is
far from a new enterprise yet 1t
has never become too old to keep up
with modern ideas and progressive
Improvement. Its latest statement
published In this issue will give food
for thought to all OF those who may
have imagined that depression had
claimed us for It's own.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09

tain that had the Russell boy been
more experienced, not wasted his
energies on his opponents neck and
shoulders. he would have copped.
Mcdonald after the fight admitted
that he was all in in the third round
OF the fight and thought he could
not stand through another round.
The fight was fast from start 20
finish and the people who attended
were more than pleased.
Great credit Is due the Eagles for
pulling off such a good event In the
face Of encouragement and II Is
believed that, future smokers wi"
be much more largely att
that 1t has been dem
the fights are to be
More than 200 saw
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09
LIVE MINING NOTES

A large iron pulley attached to the
hoist at the Alps mine suddenly be.
came weary in well doing Friday and
without warning burst into a dozen
pieces and scattered itself all over
the place. To make matters worse
the big belt attached went on a SYM
pathetic strike and parting company
with itself wrapped its disengag.
ed ends about everything movable
and immovable in the shop. Forum
ately all Of this occurred when there
were no men on the bucket or fatali-
ties would have surely resulted. AS
1t was the mine. was completely shut
down for three days until repairs
could be made.
John Lying & Co., operating the
Indiana are busily engaged in install.
Ing the new modern steam plant re.
Gently purchased and this paying
property will soon be in full swing,
From seemingly valueless and en-
tirely abandoned property to one of
VIZ SOohey uOct lcAdDlc
in few months is a record seldom
achieved even in this land of great
oppo' tunity. Ore running from $3.50 to
5000 per ton has been shipped from
this property and good progress has
been made with meagre equipment.
With the Improvements now made
this mine should prove a bonanza.
A new shaft house 24x40, now fram
ed, enclosed and nearing completion
is the latest improvement at the
Rockford mine in the Russell distinct.
This property under the able manage
ment of Sherman Harris is fast TAX
ing rank as one of the best producers
of high grade in that section. The
shaft is soon to be sunk an addi.
tional hundred feet and as soon as
the compressor at the Topeka is
started air drills will be installed
both power and air to be furnished
by the larger mine.
Thursday the writer was shown
that which in his estimation is the
neatest and completest small min
ing plant in the county. Near the
mouth of Leavenworth gulch is situa.
ted the Telegraph mine owned and
managed by st. Louis parties. The
shaft house just completed is a mod
ell of convenience and is construct
ed in an unusually durable manner.
The engine and hoist are of the
latest and most improved patterns
and everything about the place de-
notes that men of practical mining
knowledge have planned every detail
pertaining to the successful operation
Of the property. The Telegraph Is
situated in district which has pro-
duced fortunes and the strong vein
now uncovered in its workings shows
values Of great promise. Located on
the tramway its shipping facilities
will eliminate the large expense to
4 which mines less favorably situated
are subjected.
The Fremont tunnel which heads In
to Nevada street is disclosing values
which bid fair to place it in the class
of the large producers of the county.
A vein averaging IA inches in width
is now producing ore running little
better than two ounces Of gold to the
ton. Five lessees are breaking 10 tons
of this ore per month. Last month
their net returns were s2100. AS this
is 1920 clear for each man 1t is readi.
ly seen that enough is being extract.
ed to support their families in fair
degree of comfort at least.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09
Gard Of Thanks.

To those who assisted and COM
forted us during the illness and death
CT our beloved mother. we wish to
extend our sincere thanks. We want
also to express our gratitude and ap-
probation to the many friends for the
beautiful floral offerings.
McGinnis Family.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09
Presbyterian Notes.

Regular services Sunday. Septem-
Der 18th. AT II a. m, the pastor will
preach. Subject of sermon: 1.-THE
Accident of Worldly Recognition"
suggested by the Peary Cook incident.
Sabbath school at 10 a. m. The
public is cordially invited.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09
Colorado State Fair.

At Pueblo, September 20 to "a. One
fare for the round trip via the Colo
rado & Southern from all points.
Tickets on sale September 19 to "a
inclusive. Final limit September 9Th.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09

Ambrose Mathes and son, who had
been enjoying a several weeks out.
ing on Williams Forks. returned
Saturday. They caught all the fish
they could eat and several for their
friends.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09

The county commissioners met
Tuesday and will be In session all
week, sitting as a board Of equaliza'
tion.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09

Read The oiIpin Observer, $500.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09

All preserving kettles at half price
at Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09
Booklovers, Attention !

Clearing out sale of regular Is and
25 cent fiction at cents. At Hynd.
man's.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09

Furniture, Carpets and LinoIeums.
The A. L. Anderson Furniture Co.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09

Henry Holcomb and mother, of
Georgetown, came over to attend the
funeral Of Mrs. Ellen McGinnis.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09

Read tn. oIlpln Observer. sa.oo.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09
Call for Warrants,

Parties holding registered warrants
issued by the City Of Central marked
CITY" dated prior to Aug. 1st, 1907.
and bearing any number below 1912,
or registered warrants issued by the
City Of Central. marked Water"
dated prior to August 1st. 1907. and
bearing any number below 1912, are
requested to present same for pay.
ment on or before Saturday. Sept. 25.
1909. Interest on said warrants will
cease on that date.
Dated at Central City, Colo. Aug.
18th, 1909.
M. ]. LEAHY,
City Treasurer.
First pub. Aug. 10. 1909.
Last pub. Sept. 16. 1909.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09

Go TO Hawley's for fresh vegs
tables.
Gilpin observer., 1909-09-09

First pub. Aug. 10. 1909.
Last pub. Sept. 16, 1909.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-11-25
The New Postal Card.

Designs for the new postal cards tc
be issued by the government hay,
been approved by Postmaster Genera
Hitchcock. The cards will be furnish
ed to the postoilice department by the
government printing office, in aceor
dance with contract effective on Jan
nary |, 1910.
On the ordinary card, the head OF
the late President Mckinley will APP
pear, as now, but much better like
ness has been selected. On the new
small card. intended for index pur.
poses and social correspondence, q
likeness of President Lincoln will ap,
pear. The two cent international card
will bear a portrait of Gen. Gram.
A novel innovation has been made
los the double, or reply, card. On the
first half will appear portrait OF
George Washington, while the stamp
on the second, or reply, half, will be q
likeness of Martha Washington.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-11-25
The Levin Store,
Manchester Depot, Vt.
Louis King Dles Of Injuries

Louis King. the young man who had
his left leg terribly crushed at the
Manchester Marble Company's quarry
at East Dorset late Tuesday afternoon
Nov. 10th. died at the Rutland city
hospital shortly after II O'Clock Wed
nesday night, Nov. 18th. He never
rallied after reaching the hospital Tues
day evening and owing to his condition
the leg was not amputated. While at
work Tuesday afternoon he slipped,
his leg going under the wheel OF a car
which was loaded with l6-ton block
Of marble. The leg was practically
crushed off at the knee.
Mr.. King was born in Rowdon, Pro-
vince Of Quebec, "a years ago. For
the last three years he bad been EN-
ployed by the Manchester Marble Com
pany at East Dorset. He is survived
~ mis- parents, MIR. and Mrs. Louis X.
King Of Rowdon. three sisters, Mrs.
Josephine Layec and Mrs. p. Vorin Of
Roadon. and Miss Eva King Of East
Dorset. aud three brothers, Samuel OF
East Dorset and Joseph IN ! Cameron
Of Manchester Depot.
The remains wer. taken ~ East Dor
set Thursday and from there 10 hls
home III Quebec.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-11-25
DOING rHIER Duly
Scores 81 Manchester Depot Readers
Are Learning TIC Dgly Of The
Kiaaeys

To otter ihs blsoa . ihs tidaeys
asiy.
wbeo ii,sy iaa H. % ihs ibs sd
neyf sts psek.
Rsstarl snd many kiipey ne 90
low.
lunzry iroahie. diabetes
Doss's X .dney Pill. cufr them Al,
Manchester depot pcopls endorse el'
clsim.
A. J. I.iBooln. ane-qaafisf % lnis
from Manchester Dcrei. W.. sNysl ~
assd lloan's Kidney piii. and oau .ay
lhA, foand them 10 be very rellahls
remedy had severe pains ia my back
and ~hen heard q this preparation,
procured box from a. II Petit
tones Drug Store. After few weeks
nee my troubles began 10 disappear, !
believe tbrnc - 90 remedy equal Il
Doan's Kidney Pills for hackache AID
disordefed kidDeyy"
For sale BY all dealers. Price "a
cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo,
New York. sole agcnts for the United
States.
Remember the name Dosn's and
take no other
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-11-25

Have sou benefited
y Que selling aa ?
u na SCI a SAD ~
wa before Il - leo
late
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-11-25
SUNDERLAND.

Quite a number from this place
tooh in the County Fair. Like all Man
chester fairs il was good.
Mrs. Dana Higgins is improving
quite rapidly of late.
Mrs. Davenport aud daughter are
visiting friends in town.
MIR. and Mrs. Lewis T.. Hill have
gone Ia Chelmsford to spend Thanks.
giving with their daughter Ms. Her.
bert Fletcher.
Mrs. Alfred Bentley has been Wis.
ing friends in Sandgate.
There has been much said this fall
about potatoes but II one wants 10 see
fine full bin just look at tho one in
Dana Higgins cellar.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-11-25
The Youths Companion Calendar
For 1910.

The Publishers Of The Youths Com
psnion will. AZ always at this season,
present " every subscriber whose sub.
scriplion tsl 75j is paid for 1910 beau
iiful Calendar for the new year. The
picture panel viii suggest the title,
Venetian" for the Calendar was
painted by the famous marine artist,
Thomas Moran. His Venetian scene,
reproduced in the Calendar by thirteen
color photography, will be found well
worth preserving, long after 1910 is
gone by.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-11-25
Commissioners Notice.

The undersigned having issra appointed
~ the Honorable frpiAafs Court for the his
trlrt 81 Manchester. Commissioners. 20 re-
ceiye. examine. ana adjust th. claims snd
demands 81 al Dersuns against Oh. estate 81
koi~ri 1. iiatebelHrF hate ~ Manchester
IN aid District arrshssds and
AZ clalnps exhibited liz oHsei fhereto
hsrby giye notice That ~ viii meet fof
the purEscse aforesaid ~ Ilse Factory Point
National Ennk lD "a. yiilnRT ~ Manchester
center. hi snld district 0H th.
i6,b dap 81 Map Hest from O'Clock o. m.
unfii OciDck D. ga on said dat and THAI sis
lnonths from The i5th dny ~ NOV. - W.,
ish, u tie ilsns limited ~ saaid Goufs foF
aid creditors TO pr sent .hfif claims a. Us
for examination n4d allowance.
Dated nt Manchester thlr fMh dn5 81 Nov.
A. D.. is~.
". ~. ROBERTS. g..
n SHAN. N"'
Nellie v. Batrnelder, AdmS, W
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-11-25
ALIENS LING nAIsAM

will cur. not only n fresh cold but Oh. Of
tbpsa stubborn coughs that usually hang On
far mouths. Give IL "A trial aud prove It's
worth &c. Zoe. ard flm
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-01
FACES DEATH IN A MILE RIDE.
With Unconscious Girl in Arms, Con
ductor Cllngs to Narrow Perch.

Cedarville, Va.-A perilous ride OF
over a mile on the narrow platform
of freight car, which was travelling
at high speed, with an unconscious
woman in his arms, was the expert
ence of Freight Conductor A. J.
Frances of the Norfolk & Western
railway. While Frances train was at
Shenandoah junction young woman,
in her haste t. reach passenger
train, attempted to climb over the
freight, disregarding the protests OF
Frances.
While she was midway between the
cars the train started, throwing her
off her feet. She would have been
crushed to death beneath the wheels
had not Frances sprung to the rescue
and caught her in the act of falling.
She promptly tainted in his arms and
throughout the run the train accom-
plished before stopping Frances chung
to his precarious position, holding the
unconscious girl.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-01
Borneo.

tracks. AT the entrance a wood fire
was burning. The big man within said
he had been the lone occupant of the
strange place for the last six months.
Posar added that he took to the wild
life because half year ago, when he
returned to his boarding house at
v est Hazleton from the Black Ridge
colliery, where he worked, the board
ing mistress refused to give him soap
with which to wash himself Leaving
the house. he vowed he would never
wash or work again. He looked like
a typical man from Borneo. He said
he was SO years of age and had wife
and child in Hungary.
The mans clothes were in rags and
his hair long. His shoes were nearly
worn off his feet.
The cave was devoid Of cooking
utensils, except a dinner pail and a
coffee bottle that Posar carried with
him to work the last day he labored in
the mines. Not morsel Of food was
found in the cave, the pail and bottle
being filled with water. Posar told
the men who came across him that he
lived on water and herbs which he got
in the woods.
Chief of Police Turnbach, the United
Charities and Poor Director Leib were
notified of the mans manner of living.
They captured him and took him to
his former boarding house.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-01
CANN|BAL TRIBE
TORTURE ARTISTS
CALIFORNIAN TELLS EXPERT
ENCES AMONG DOBODURAs OF
NEW GUINEA.
EXPEDITION HAS CLOSE CALL
Flesh Sliced from Limbs of Victims
and Roasted Before Their Eyes
Explorer Seeking Capital for
Another Trip.

Los Angeles. CaI.-EIobnobbing with
headhunters in B0rne0, cumming with
cannibals in New Guinea. flirting with
fair FljianS, phOtographing natural and
physical beauty in Samoa, negotiating
with tigers in Burmah, discovering
duck-footed swamp dwellers and all
the time chasing butterflies and birds
in out of the way corners of the globe
are some of the occupations which
have kept H. Wilfrid Walker, F. R.
G. S., busy since he left Los Angeles
Is years ago.
he is now here convalscing after a
bout with ptomaine poisoning-more
deadly than the tiger of the jungle
and planning an expedition to New
Guinea, the land of the bird of para
disc and also of human beings far from
suggestive of paradise
New Guinea is the only country
which has not yet been crossed said
Mr. Walker There is plenty of eX-
element to be had there, but apart
from this the results of such an eX-
petition would be very valuable.
have come to America to seek capital
because the go-ahead people of this
country encourage matters of this kind
more than any other nation l have
offers of help from the government Of
British New Guinea and from the
Royal Geographical society, Of which |
am member
The last expedition was composed
of FIVE Germans. 1t failed to cross the
country, four of its members being
either killed and eaten or dying Of
fever in the interior, while the fifth
died the day he got back to the coast.
But there is no danger of that sort
of thing happening to the proposed
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-01

American expedition, although canni-
balls still occupy parts of New Guinea.
The German party was very made
Quately armed. Of course it failed,
said Mr.. Walker, but he, because Of
his large experience, will be able to
equip an expedition which will have
little to fear from the natives, no mat
ter how blood-thirsty they may be and
no matter how great their liking for
human flesh.
AS matter of fact they don't con-
slider white meat" so good as black.
In that the cannibals of New Guinea
are like the Fiji islanders. Mr. Walker
explored the interior of Fiji and talked
with the old men, reclaimed cannibals,
who freely expressed their opinion
about white men and went into detail
as to which part of our anatomy Is the
most toothsome. They said:
Human flesh is much better than
pig" and yelled out "venaka" (very
good in such way as to show they
meant it. white man Is not so good
as Fiji man; he too salty and fat"
In New Guinea Mr.. Walker accom-
panied a punitive expedition against
the Doboduras, tribe of gentle folk
of somewhat eccentric habits. They
care not to kill their enemies too
quickly, and every enc who is not of
their tribe is an enemy. They are an
economical people, are the Doboduras,
and they have reduced torture to a
fine art. They tie up their prisoners,
whom they look upon as foodstuffs,
feeding them and keeping them alive
as long as possible, but skinning leg
or an arm one day and cutting slices
off it on the next and roasting it be-
fore the victims eyes-if those organs
have not previously been gouged out
as sweetmeats for the children. When
there is an abundance of food these
genial folk bring on live man as a
special dish at their banquets. They
trepan the skull, taking out small
piece of the bone and then extract the
hot living brains with wooden spoons,
thereby obtaining delicacy which
| they declare to be unequaled
The expedition was hard pressed one
night and Mr.. Walker and his com
panions had visions of being served
up as dishes for the hospitable Dobo.
! duras. Fortunately they escaped, but
| 1t was a close call.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-01
SOAP ECONOMY DRIVES
MAN TO LIFE IN CAVE
HERMIT vows NEVER TO WASH
OR WORK AGAIN BECAUSE HE
WAS REFUSED CLEANSER.

HazeltOn. Pa.-"Because my board.
ing house mistress refused me soap
have vowed never again to wash or
work"
Thus did John Posar warn dis
pehsers of potroasts and prunes OF
the effect of practicing too rigid
economy as to the bath when he was
found living as a hermit in cave.
Posar was discovered by four West
HazletOn young men. while walking
along the railroad between this city
and Black Ridge.
The cave was about SX10 feet and
six feet high, in a lonely spot in the
woods Short distance from the
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-01
Fish Splits Mans Arm.

South Norwalk, Conn.-Louis Helm
of Danbury was injured and John
Stobe was knocked into Long Island
sound by a mammoth stingaree, spe-
cies of skate which Helm caught while
fishing for blackfish.
The stingaree weighed 60 pounds
and it took several men to land him.
The tail is covered with poisonous
prongs, and Helm, one of whose arms
was laid open with sweep of the
tail, is giving the wound very atten-
tive care.
The party was out in William B.
Unholtz' launch when the catch was
made. The stingaree was the largest
ever caught in the sound.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-01
Takinu No Chances.

"Sir, our paper is going to publish
series Of articles about the world S
beautiful women and have been sent
to ask you whom you consider the
most beautiful woman in the world?'
us my name to be published along
with my opinion
Certainly, sir; it will be given a
most prominent position"
Then you'd better write me down
as saying that it's my wife's mother"
Houston Post.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-01
at Knocks the itchs

1t may not cure all your ills, but it
does cure one of the worst. 1t cures
any form of itch ever known--no mat
ter what it is called, where the sensa-
ton is "itch," it knocks it. Eczema,
Ringworm and all the rest are relieved
at once and cured by one box. It's
guaranteed, and its name is Hunts
Cure,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-01
Child Dies from Eating Hair.

New Orleans-After being a hos
oital inmate for two weeks death came
to the relief Of Pearl Fleming, eight
years old, of Nicholson. Miss, whose
illness was unique in medical annals.
An autopsy revealed that her stom-
ach was distended to twice it's normal
size and was filled with matted hair.
She was suffering from uncinerisis, or
"hook-worm" disease, and her per-
verted appetite was for hair. She had
eaten nearly all the hair from her own
head and all the other hair she could
lay hands on.