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Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22

Alfred Skeels, accompanied by his
wife, arrived Saturday night from a
two months business stay in Gin
, cinnati, o., where Mr. Skeels had
been for the purpose of arranging
for the resumption of work on the
Gold Collar properties in Prosser
gulch, to which has just been added
the Montrose lode.
Work was started Monday morning
cleaning up the shaft house and ma
chinery on the Gold Collar, or more
properly speaking, the Hydrant lode.
After the equipment is overhauled
levels will be driven to connect with
the Montrose. This new addition to
the Gold Collar properties will be
worked principally through the Hy-
drant, although there is shaft on
the Montrase through which opera
tions can be pursued.
The acquisition of the Montrose
property gives the Gold Collar people
500 feet of virgin ground. Ore be-
tween the first and second levels in
the Gold Collar had been stopped to
the surface and to the boundary line
of the Montrose on the east, so in
expanding their operations it was
necessary for the company to ac-
quire possession of the Montrose.
Very little depth was attained in the
Montrose when sinking had to be
abandoned on account of the water.
What work that has been done on
the property was in the early days.
Since the Gold Collar shaft has been
sunk the Montrose has been drained
of water. The Gold Collar shaft and
levels can be used to explore the
Montrose ground.
Considering the limited amount of
work done on the Montrose, few of
the mines have made a better show
ing. In the early days the outcrop-
ping oxidized ore from the lode was
so rich in the yellow metal, the stuff
was mined and treated on the ground
in a mill erected just to handle the
Montrose dirt. The average value
of the ore was about 20 ounces. In
| iS6? Pete Thompson shipped ore
from the Montrose to the old Hill
smelter in Black Hawk and despite
n. crude methods in those days of
treating the iron, the stuff netted
over 100000 per ton. This represent
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
A Nut to Crack.

Why is it that men and money are
pouring into the mining camps of
Montana. Idaho. Utah. Nevada and
Old Mexico in an endless stream.
and few and little to the mines of
Colorado, and, this too, in the face
of the fact that Colorado is the great
est gold producing state in the I'm
ion? asks the Ouray Plaindealer.
There is only one logical answer, and
that is that those states are adver-
tising and making known to the
world in general their good points.
while the mining sections OF Colo
rado are remaining as dumb as oy-
sters and hiding their light under n
bushel. There is no other conclusion
to arrive at. We are producing the
goods and keeping it quiet, while
other states whose mines are not as
good are getting the immigration and
capital which We lack. simply because
they are alive and up and doing. Ad-
yertising is laying the golden egg for
them and lack of 1t is the fly in our
prosperity soup.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
Death of Swan johnson.

Swan Johnson. Al years of age, died
at the home of Gus Gustafson on
Lawrence street, Friday, of pneumon-
ia. He was a member of the Macca-
bees and leaves $1,000 in insurance
to the three children who survive
him. Since the death of Johnson S
wife five years ago, the children have
been living in Atchison, Kas. They
arrived for the funeral which was
held Monday afternoon. The children
will likely remain in Central.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
John Loushran Passes Away.

John Loughran, an old and highly
respected citizen of Central City dice
at his home Sunday morning a few
minutes before 8 o'clock He fought
death with a strong determination
and contended during the two weeks
of his illness that he would recover,
but that dread disease which has
meant death to many a Gilpin coun-
ty miner, had so impaired his health
and left his constitution in such
condition, recovery was impossible
He had been failing the past few
months, but a cold which he con-
yer hastened his demise. Character
istic of the man, he was in a happy
and jolly mood until the end, and
during the time he was confined to
his bed was always cheerful. His
death is keenly felt throughout the
county. He was a man who had few
if any enemies and his friends were
counted by the score When man
aging mines he enjoyed the utmost
confidence of those he served and
commanded the highest respect of
those under him. He was a loving
and dutiful husband and father, a
loyal and patriotic citizen and his
acts and habits in every respect were
most exemplary. In his death the
community as whole suffers an ir-
reparable loss.
John Loughran was 61 years of
age. He was born in Armagh, Ire
land, and came to Gilpin county in
1862. Thirty-eight years ago he mar
ried Maria Donovan. OF this union
nine children were born, five of whom
are still living to share with the
mother the bereavement death has
occasioned. Deceased did very little
actual mining, always serving in ca
pacity of manager. He was recogniz-
ed as one of the most competent man.
ayers in the county and at various
times had charge of such well known
properties as the Saratoga, Buell.,
Brooklyn, Golden Age, Richardson,
Gold Coin and the Avon. The last
mine he managed was the Buckley.
Deceased carried insurance in the
Equitable to the amount of $4,000.
The funeral was held Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock from the
church of the Assumption. The edi.
flee was crowded with friends and
sympathizers. The Floral contri
buttons were extensive and beauti-
full.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
TRAIN JUMPS TRACK

Passengers on Sunday mornings
train bound for points in Clear Creek
and Gilpin counties had the closest
call for their lives doubtless they
have ever experienced. While round
| ing a reversed curve ct Beaver Brook
the rails spread and the engine and
two baggage cars left the roadbed.
The engine overturned on a big rock
which projected out into the creek
and was saved from going down the
bank distance of 10 or IL feet into
the water. Both baggage cars we're
jerked over the bank when the en-
gine left the rails and the first one
was completely overturned with the
bottom up. The second baggage car
was overturned but did not go down
the embankment. When the engine
and two cars left the rails the Cen
tral smoker was jerked from the
tracks but did not go down the bank
and was saved from overturning by
the use of ties. Had the engine left
the track six feet from where it over
turned it would have plugged down the
bank and probably the whole train
would have been carried with it.
Engineer Silas Allen and his fire
man, VIM. Hambroer, managed to
leave the engine and were not injur-
ed. The narrowest escape of all was
that Of Ben Spencer, the baggage
man in the front car. He had no way
Of escaping and when the car over
turned was caught beneath several
heavy trunks. Conductor Pat O'Mera
with rare presence of mind thought of
. Spencer and with the use of an ak
broke open the door of the car and
saved Spencer from having his life
crushed out. The passengers in the
smoker and day coaches were not
injured, in fact were not even shaken
up.
A wrecking crew was sent out from
Denver to clear the track. 1t was not
until after O'Clock that traffic was
opened and the passengers were then
hauled back to Golden. They were
hungry looking bunch as they had
I not had anything to eat since morn
ing other than what they could pur-
chase from the newsboy. The news
boy did land Office business and
sold everything he had but five box
es of marshmallows.
No down train was run from Cen
trail or Silver Plume Sunday after
noon and the up train was held at
! Golden couple of hours. While
the train was standing at Golden
some of the passengers thought they
had better walk over to town and
lay in a supply of food. While they
were gone the train pulled out and
they had to return to Denver on the
! electric
While the track was being clear
ed at the scene of the wreck, No.
H. the faithful old iron horse which
pulls the Central train from the Forks
up and which had been called upon
to come down to Beaver Brook and
help out little, decided it would tie
up the line completely, and when
hurrying to the wreck jumped the
track between Black Hawk and the
Forks of Creek. 1t took some little
time to get this old scrap heap back
on the rails. 1t was after 10 O'Clock
when the passengers from Denver
reached Central.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
Lucky Editor.

A paper in a good sized town in
Michigan recently published this
item:
The business man Of this town
who is in the habit OF hugging his
typewriter had better quit, or we will
publish his name"
The next day 81 business men call
ed at the office, paid up their sub
scriptions and left behind them 81
columns Of advertising, and told the
editor not to pay any attention to
foolish stories,- Labor Leader.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
Warninu.

Notice Is hereby given that county
warrant No. 1921. drawn in favor OF
Gilpin Independence mine. for $3.50.
has been lost by the rlghtful owner
thereof, and payment has been stop
ped on same.
Fritz J. Altvater.
County Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
Methodist Church Notes.

The Woman's Home Missionary
society will meet with Mrs. Yackey
Friday, April S0th, at 2:30 p. m. All
members and friends are reqested to
be present.
The "Messengeur Boys" had an ou.-
ing last Saturday. In company with
Mr.. Green and the pastor, they went
to Missouri lake where the day was
spent in games and frolcs which are
becoming boys.
The superintendent of the Sunday
school reported to the quarterly con-
ference Saturday night that the av-
erage attendance for the quarter had
! been 140. That is good. Why not
make it $50 this quarter? All who
agree say AYE"
| A series of special meetings will
begin in the church May End. 1t is
hoped that every one will take an
special interest in these services. The
church and community needs the in
fluence of just such meetings as are
being planned.
! The pastor will preach next Sunday
both morning and evening. The
aorning theme will be. The Church
in its Mission of Soul Saving" The
following music will be rendered:
Morning.
Prelude, Romanza ---- ------Saran
Anthem, The King of Love Shelley
Offertory, Ave Maria ---- Schubert
| Postlude in c -- - ----Tours
Evening.
Prelude, Andante ---- ------H Haydn
Anthem, Now to the Lord Hall
Offertory, Andante ---- Mendelssohn
Postlude in d ---- -Merke'
E. G. Green - - --Organist
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
The Place to Trade.

II you want the best from n large
and varied stock of groceries trade
with the Phillips Mere. company.
The choicest of fruits. Extensive
line OF imported goods.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
For Sale.

The Williams house on Spruce St..
six rooms. cellar. electric lights. In
fine condition. Cash or time.
Mrs. Il. V. Parentenu.
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22

will also write me about 1t as the
work progresses. From what the Of
flee of extension reported to me last
year, 1t will probably be another year
before the trees at the Pixies Peak
Planting Station are available for set
ting out. Still, 1t is a good idea to
begin making plans even this far
ahead"
Gilpin observer., 1909-04-22
For Sale.

Two Hooper houses on Casey St.
Seven room house. $3.50; new, four
room house. $3.50. Cash or time.
Mrs. Il. V. Parenteau.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-28
THROUGH SLEEPER SERVICE
CHICAGO TO BROWNSVILLE
IMPORTANT NOTICE ISSUED BY
ROCK IsLAND-FRIsCo LINES.


An important improvement in the
tourist service to Brownsville went
into effect on the 18th of this month,
when the Rock Island-Frisco lines
put on a through sleeper from Chica-
go to Brownsville. This car is what is
known as 16 section tourist
car, which comes out of Chicago
in the second section of train No. II
to Fort Worth and from there to
Houston by the T. & B. v. Ry. and
thence to Brownsville via the ST. L.,
D. & M. road. This addition to the
accommodations for tourists coming
to Brownsville is a welcome improve
ment, adding very materially to the
comfort and convenience of travellers
making the long trip here. Space on
the car is assigned to tourists from
St. Louis and Kansas City, in addi-
ton to that from Chicago, the assign
ment being as follows:
Chicago, sections1 to 10 inclusive;
ST. Louis, sections II and -; Kansas
City, sections 10 to 16 inclusive.
The growing Importance of the
travel from the points named to the
Texas coast country and Lower Rio
Grande Valley is thus recognized in a
way which emphasizes it and will in
ITSELF aid in advertising the attrac-
tons of this fast developing section
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-28
Temporary Administrators Notice

Notice is hereby given that 1 have
this day qualified as temporary ad-
ministrator of the estate of William
H. Schmidt, deceased, any and all
creditors are hereby notified to file
their claims against said estate with
me-
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-28
LIFE SAVING STATION
TO BE REMODELED
Also Moved from Present Location,
Where Sand Dunes Reach Sec
ond Story.

Bids are now being received by
the United States Life Saving Serv-
ice for the moving and remodeling of
the life saving station on Brazos Is
land. Henry H. Davis of Buffalo, N.
Y, assistant superintendent of con-
struction of the life saving service,
is now in the city for the purpose of
receiving bids from local contractors
for this purpose, the bids to be
opened Saturday, jan So Mr.. Da-
Wis stated this morning to a Herald
representative that, owing TO 1.-The
present location of the life saving
station on Brazos Island, it is inn
practicable to give proper service and
that the station will be moved about
half a mile north, nearer the pass
and in close proximity to the boat
house than at present. The station
will be moved by means of rollers.
1t will also be remodeled and a cook
room added to it. AS the station is
located at present, the sand which
has been drifting for many years has
formed sandunes which now reach
the second story of the station. Mr.
Davis stated that the work of moving
the station will be begun at once or
as soon as practicable.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-28

treasurer; W. B. Cox, warden and
Jason c. Bull, inside guardian. Sew
eraI who were members of the lodges
in various parts of the country trans
ferred their membership to the new
lodge and great many fthe mem
bers of the former lodge here are ex-
pected to re-unite A meeIing was
also held last night to confer the de-
grees upon a candidate For the
present the hall above the store of
Wise & Newman has been secured
as lodge room The next regular
meeting will be on next Tuesday
night at eight O'Clock.
1t Pays.-s'It pays to advertise in
The Herald stated B. E. Hinkley,
proprietor of the Brownsville Under
taking establishment to Herald
representative ehis morning. Mr..
Hinkley stated that yesterday he in
serted short local in The Herald
advertising the racycles which he
now has on sale. As a result Mr.
Hinkley sold two high grade wheels
last night and another one this morn
ing before breakfast. Moral: 60
We, and do likewise.
The First Entry to be made for the
coming field day or athletic meet to
be held here in the near future under
the auspices of the Brownsville
Sporting Goods Company and others
was made today by Raul Garate of
Matamoros, Mexico, who entered for
the 100 yard dash, pole vaulting con-
test, hurdle dash and long distance
endurance race. Quite good deal of
interest is being taken in this event
by all lovers of athletics in the valley
and present indications are that all
of the towns will be represented A
great deal of interest is also being
taken in Matamoros and a represent
alive crowd is expected from there.
The members of the Baptist church
and their friends are busily prepar-
ing for the Fifth Sunday meeting
OF the Blanco Baptist Association
which will be opened in Brownsville
tomorrow and continue during Satur-
day and Sunday. The members are
anticipating quite a large crowd of
visitors during the meeting, and as
it is customary for the citizens of the
towns at which these meetings are
held to entertain the members at
their homes, those in charge of ar
fragments for the meeting are in
hopes that some of our hospitable
people, who may not be members of
the Baptist church, will be kind
enough to open their homes to as
sist in entertaining the visiting min
listers and officers of the association.
Any who can do so, should lose no
time in notifying Rev. Mr.. Burress,
the pastor of the local Baptist
church. This meeting will be one of
importance to Brownsville, mas
much as those in attendance will all
be men of high standing and intelii-
gence, and if our little town merits
their good opinions, it will rebound
to the credit of Brownsville in many
of the TWINS of South Texas
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-28
woMAN's MISSIONARY UNION.
OF Blanco Baptist Association Will
Meet at Brownsville Saturday.

A feature of the Fifth Sunday
meeting of the Blanco Baptist Asso-
citation to be held at Brownsville. be-
ginning tomorrow. will be the accom-
panying meeting of the Woman's Mis-
sionary Union of the association This
will be held Saturday, Jan. 80 The
program follows:
Devotional Exercises, Mrs. Kate
Pearce, Alice, Texas
Address OF Welcome. Miss Eta
Burress, Brownsville
Response, Mrs. C. E. Coleman, Cor
pus Christi.
/. How Can the Ladies of Blaneo
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-28

hate thing done by halves. If
it be right, do it boldly; if it be
wrong, leave it undone.-Gilpin.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-28
GEO. M PUTEGNAT

Temporary administrator of the es-
tate of William H. Schmidt
January 18th 1903. 1910
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-28
A Chicago LitanY.

From graft and bride takers and
bride giyers; from standpat bigotry;
from small-bore politicians in large
bore positions; from dementia Ameri-
cana and the unwritten law; from
bomb No. Is; from police pull and
favor; from any more Archbold let
tiers; from Panama scandals; from Ne
vada divorces and from the skeletons
and 'affinities" of our prominent fam
lilies; from any more of Castro and
from Count Boni de Castellane-
Good Lord, deliver usi-Chicago
Record-Herald.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-28

WANTED-A first class cook and
waiter Apply National Hotel and
Cafe. 1-27-tf
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-28

Association be Awakened to a Reali-
zation of Our Obligations and Oppor-
tunities? Mrs. D. Bailey, Rockport.
2. How can the Weekly Meetings
of Our Society be Made More interest
ing, More Instructive and more in
spring? Mrs. R. P. Lawley, Beeville.
8. What are Some of the Greatest
Needs of our Church. Miss Edna
Spaugh Goliad.
A. Will Mission Rallies be Help
full? If so How? Mrs. Tucker,
Brownsville.
5. Business Meeting.
MRS. ]. NJ. SALLEE,
MRS. J. H. SHEARN,
Program Committee
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-28

Two fine lots in West Brownsville
for sale cheap. or trade for horse and
buggy. See G. Helbig, Rio Grande
Hotel 1888
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-28

FOR Fifteen inch Morris
pump, complete with boiler engine,
etc. Address The Hidalgo IrIiga-
,tion Co., McAllen, Texas. C12-1s-tf
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-28
For Rent.
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.

FOR SAILS lots on Elizabeth
street. For particulars apply to MIS-.
L. A. Jagou. -,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-28
For sale-Miscellane

FOR SALE-A1 gentle
horse, also an upright piano good
new. Apply to W. H. Mason, ST.
E1-14-tf
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-28
HERALD WANT ADS
Help Wanted.

WANTEn--A first class man as
canal superintendent Will pay good
wages to the right man. Address II.
Box 413, Brownsville, Texas. C1-23-7
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-28
Situations Wanted.

WANTED Situation by single
man on ranch or plantation. Salary
no object. Address R. Box Alb.
1-27-2t
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-28
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tonight threatening; Friday
threatening and cooler. Moderate
southerly to westerly winds.
MeteorogolicaI Report.
The following observations were
taken at the South Texas Garden for
the "a hourts ending at eight o'clock
today:
Brownsville. Texas, in. %, 1903
Barometer p. m. yesterday 30.14
Barometer at 7 a. m. today. 30.13
Temperature at a. m. today 64.2
Maximum temp yesterday. 1872
Minimum temp. thismorning 61.4
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-24
HARTMAN BILL TURNED DOWN
Congress VIII Refer Claim for Work
on Colorado River to Court
for Adjudication.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S-That President
Roosevelt's recommendation for an appro-
priation TO reimburse +. II. Hartman for
the expenditure of about 100000 by the
Southern Pacific railway company to con-
troll the overflow of the Colorado river
into the Salton sink a few years ago will
be disregarded by congress now appears
probable. Hearings on this recommends
ton have been conducted by a subcommit-
tee of the senate committee on claims
composed of Senators Kean, Smoot and
Martin,
The interests OF Mr.. Hartman have been
represented before the committee by Max
well Ewarts, who has urged that the
Southern Pacific railway company is en-
titled TO reimbursement for its expenditure.
The presidents message also is before the
subcommittee.
Senator smoot opposed the appropriation
on the ground that the Southern Pacific
spent most of the amount claimed in pro-
tecting its own property and the property
Of the California Development company in
Southern California, which is said TO be
controlled by the Hartman interests. In
stead of making an appropriation OF a
millior or more dollars in payment OF the
amount which President Roosevelt says is
due Mr., Hartman, 1t seems likely that the
committee will vote to send the claim to
the court of claims for adjudication OF the
conflicting interests.
1t is said that then a judgment could be
issued in accordance with all the facts
and Mr.. Hartman could be paid a sum
equal only to the amount above what II
would have been necessary for him To ex-
pend in the protection OF his own prop,
erty.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-24

That was the Humphrey primary bill pro-
viding that candidates for the legislature
shall say whether they will vote for or
against the candidate for United States
senator who receives the highest number
OF votes at the polls. Humphrey, at the re-
guest of Mr.. Bryan, moved to amend his
bill to provide that each candidate had the
right to have printed on the ballot his plat
form. Thomas OF Douglas county in a
talk to the house showed how impracticable
this would be and especially in Douglas
county, where there would be enough can
dida.es to stretch the ballot across the
Missouri river. Notwithstanding Mr.. Bryan
asked Humphrey to propose the amend
ment the Lancaster county member with
drew It after the Thomas speech.
Then today the house thought 1t took a
poke at Mr.. Bryan when II turned down
the bill to permit the regents OF the State
university to establish departments at their
discretion.
stm Mr.. Bryan has nothing to say on
county option.