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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20

Charlie Townsend, Ohey all know
him as Charlie in the lower poninsula)
is in the copper country. Charlie, as
most of us know, is a candidate for
the United States senate. He is here
to renew Old acquaintance and make
new friends and is succeeding admir-
democratic in his ways and Of pleas
ing personality. He is capable, too, in
public affairs. a fact he has fully dem
onstrated by his splendid record in
Congress. He has been well received
throughout the upper peninsula and
the T.. =. Is of course delighted to
make his acquaintance that they may
learn 10 know him better.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20

So far as Messrs. Schrcck and Ross
are concerned, their goose is cooked in
the copper country. Their farcical box
ing exhibition at Houghton last Sat
urday evening thoroughly disguised
the majority Of the lovers of the fistic
art who paid good prices to see it,
Especially displeasod were the dclcga-
tons from Calumet and Lake Linden
who travelled a long way only to be
disappointed. The boxing game in this
neck Of the woods has not been helped
any by this recent performance, and
the by-word of those who happened 10
be unfortunate enough to see il, APP
pears To be "Stungi"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20
*:****.:* :. :.;.*.!*:. 49,.
osBoRN'S CANDIDACY.
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Saturday Chase 5. Osborn of the So,
made public brief statement in which
nc announced that he would be "A can
didate for nomination for governor m
the primaries that are to be held next
fall He asserts that several months
ago, when he was first discussed N
this connection, he decided to await
events and under no circumstances 90
| yield to importantly unless he was
convinced of the existence of real
| popular demand that he become a can
didate. Recent Developments have
demonstrated to my satisfaction" he
says, "the existence of such a deman /,
so widespread and insistent as to con
stitute an appeal to my sense OF duty
as citizen far more than To any per-
sonal ambition" Mr.. Osborn promises
to make clear during the progress Of
the campaign the things he stands for
In state politics and the policies ne
will endeavor to carry out i'm the event
of his election.
1t is known that Mr. Osborn and his
intimate friends are confident Of the
favorable outcome of the primaries.
They have taken stock of the express
sions by the press throughout the state
and the words of commentator that
have been forthcoming from many
public men, and they firmly believe
that of all the candidates who NAV
now be considered i'm the race Mr.. Os-
born has the most roseate prospects
Of success. Certain it is that i'm tho
lower peninsula, where Mr.. Osborn
viii have TO get a large vote To land
him winner, there have been many
evidences given that he posscssess Il
strength that fully iustnes his candid
acy on the grounds that he himself
has stated.
Mr.. Osborn and his friends expect
great things from the upper peninsula
vote. The goal at which they will aim
is majority for him i'm this region Of
10000 votes. If the upper peninsuI
sends its candidate across the straits
with such vote they believe implicit
necessary To secure success for him !
viii be forthcoming from those parts
Of the lower peninsula where there has
already been a considerable crystaliz- |
ing Of sentiment i'm his favor.
There are now four candidates in |
the field. The general idea appears |
to be that of the three other than Mr..
Osborn, Patrick Kelley, the lieuten-
ant governor, has been making the |
most progress. We have been hearing |
little of the Grand Rapids candidates, |
Justice Montgomery and Mr.. Musscl- |
man. of late The results that have |
the launching Of the move |
ment for Justice Montgomery are gem
orally believed to have fallen much be-
low the expectations of those wh1 |
planned It, and Mr.. Musselman has not |
yet squared away for the heavy work
Of his canvass, though his interests
have been i'm no manner neglected.
However, there is nothing by when
we can judge Of the vigor that the diff.
ferent candidates will put into their
work for they all properly
hold that the date is still too carly for ,
them to undertake seriously the task
IF pushing their claims. When il
warns up the canvass will doubtless
be the liveliest one we have ever hal f,
In Michigan.-Mining Journal.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20
BUSINESS ACTIVITY.

commercial and Industrial condi-
lions are generally favorable" saws
Henry Clews in his weekly financial
letter. There is strong undertone
Of confidence. Business activity is
general and the prevalent opinion is
that we are in for period of con-
tinuous growth and activity. Some
modification, however is necessary Of
the eXtravagant optimism which char
acterized last summer. The feeling
of the elation following settlement 81
the tariff has somewhat subsidized and
is being succeeded by apprehension in
some quarters that the maximum and
minimum clauses of the new bill may
cause serious international friction un-
less handled with great care by Pres
ident Taft. As our gifted president is
fortunately endowed with a high de-
gree Of tactfulness, il is probable that
we shall escape serious difficulties; but
this uncertainty will not be removed
until next spring when the objection
able clauses go into effect. In the in
terror there is a more optimistic tone
than in the cities of the Atlantic sea-
board. This is, of course, due to the
rapid development Of our
national resources; something not al
ways sufficiently realized at Eastern
financial ccuters. which are naturally
the most sensitive to financial strain
and impending difficulties. 1t may be
necessary to indulge in periods of eau
ton in the conduct of our business af-
fairs but in the long run the pessi-
mist and the obstructionist are sure to
be left behind in this favored country.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20

That Cleveland dispatch does not
make II plain whether it is intendy
20 arrest Ty for the assault on no.
tel Waterman or for his playing in the
worlds series.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20

The final link Is said % have been
supplied in the case the police officers
at Detroit have been working up
AGAINST the murderous Or. Fritch. They
will be able to mako a case against
him that viii be complete except as to
just how the Millman girl came to die.
and the circumstances under which
the body was. dismembered. These de-
tails can only be supplied if DIR. Fritch
makes confession. However, a strong
chain OF circumstantial evidence will
Xix the crime OF manslaughter upon
him, and the prosecution looks for
ward with confidence TO the imposing
of sentence of fifteen years impris-
onment on the prisoner this being the
that can be fixed under the
statute. The falling of Or. F'ritch viii
be an impressive warning to practi-
toners who trod the same dangerous
path that finally led him to his undo
Journal
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20
Cultivate a Hannx Nature.

A happy nature is sometimes
gift, but il is also grace, and can
therefore. be cultivated and acquired;
and it should be a definite aim with
those who are training a child
Soulsby.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20
ClassifYinu Him.

I'm just one of the plain people,
sir" said the demagogue to the gifted
orator. The latter looked him over.
at strikes me-" he said, that you are
plain enough to be in little class by
yourself"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20
England Losing Small Farmer,

In 30 years there has been shrink.
age of 1925 in the number of small
holdings in England-that is, farms of
so acres and less.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20

Chase s. Osborn is the kind of
man needed in Lansing to save Mich
igan and his party is fortunate it has
him.-Dctroit Times.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20

Remember Fcrrer,' seems to be al
most as good a slogan in certain parts
of Europe as was Remember the
Maine!" i'm this country.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1909.

Halley's comet is still in our vicinity
that is to say, if 100000 miles may
be considered vicinity.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20

President Taft says the women rule
everything but, OF course. Joe Cannon
is an exception 10 any rule.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20
COURAGE.

A good many people who think they
have the courage of their convictions
reverse the decision when they dis.
cover thai their opinions may cost
money,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20
Photographic.

The photographer never takes peo-
pie for what they are worth, but what
he can get out of them.-Chicago
News
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20
Daily Thouaht.

Time is infinitely long and each day
is vessel into which great deal
may be poured-if one will actually
fill it up.-Goethe.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20
Upper Left, Charlotte Walker; Right
Frances Starr; Below, Anne Suther-
land.

New York, oct. 2O.-Among the ac-
tresses on the New York stage this
fall three have attracted unusual at
tontion. Annie Sutherland, who APP
pears in rs Matrmony a Failure"
Charlotte Walker in Just a Wife"
and Frances Starr in THE Easiest
Way"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-20

Can,,,. 80 years Lydia r. Pinkham,s vao.,.,,.
female ils mas been the standard rcme.lY f"e
MISE Mcrsen who will not try this fam",,s Jusuce to
has fhonsausis from roots and herbs a,'s;
~ Won M" DO s, ngt trouble appears which
free arh at Lynn, Mass. for her advice 20 MIS-:
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20
MINING NOTES

w. c. LeProuse, superintendent OF
the Van Duran mine, located on the
Leavenworth lode, has just completed
modern shaft house and installed
some new machinery. This mine will
be thoroughly developed and quite a
large force of men will be employed
as soon as the work of drifting be-
gins. Gano and Downs and Clinton
Reed, all Of Denver, are back of the
enterprise.
Tony Zancanella G Company, who
have leased and are working the Mis-.
sisslppi mine on Missouri flat have
made two large shipments recently.
The first lot yielding about an ounce
in gold to the ton and the second 60
ing over three ounces.
The East Leavenworth mine, which
has become one of the most produc-
tive properties in the district, made
another large shipment of high grade
ore last week with returns fully up
to the high average maintained dur
ing the last year.
Two cords of ore were shipped
from the ]. r. mine owned by the
Richard brothers, Tuesday.
The Conner mine, with T. R.
Hughes as superintendent, is to be-
co-l" the best equipped property in
the Russell district according to the
plaLs made by those Interested, in
the development of the mine. An
eishty-horse power boiler is to
be placed at once and enclosed by
= large modern shafthIuse' s0l59.
The future Of this property seems
most promising as grades of medium
grade ore varying from six inches to
three and one-half feet in, width are
exposed in three levels and assays
show values running from s12 to $50
per ton. One hundred tons will be
broken at once for a test rt!i an1
additional men will be employed as
needed.
Pendleton mines, is up from Denver
looking over his many interests in
this section. He has decided to con-
meet the two properties and wotl:
both5hroughz the Conner shaft.
The Lotus mine is now employing
six men in the different levels and a
~
an adjoining property under the same
management. These properties are
both owned by the Sternberg inter
ests and when thoroughly developed
will give employment to a large num-
ber of men.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20

TEe Sun and Moon mines are again
running steadily and making a regu-
lar output to the mills. A force' of
50 men is employed. A considerable
amount of smelling ore is broken in
mining and milling material and all
such is saved separately and shipped
direct. 1t has been just month since
thu mine resumed operations and the
present condition is gratifying to Mr..
Curry who is personally supervising
the mine. Many repairs, changes and
other delays occurred at first, but
all of them have been overcome and
ther" is now promise chat the work
will not again be interrupted.-Idah
Springs Gazette.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20

was a good one throughout and was
interesting. not only on account OF
the good playing but even more for
the vociferous boosting of the stu
dents supporting the contending
teams.
The program, field meet, and ball
game together made up one Of the
biggest and best school celebrations
in the history of the county,: IL
put the stamp Of approval on Eighth
Grade Day as an annual event to
arouse interest In educational af-
fairs and to encourage the boys and
girls who are completing the grade
schools to continue their studies In
the high school. The senior class OF
the high school is to be commended
for It's part In assuring the success
OF the day. Never did class take
up a project more enthusiastically
or more effectively. Each member
of the class will have the satisfac
.tion Of knowing that the clasU, OF
90 did its part in boosting for a
greater high school for the students
who come after them.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, death with all its myster-
les. has removed from our midst Bro
Backus.
Whereas, ii has pleased our heav-
emily father to call him from his
earthly labors to the supreme temple
above. Be it
Resolved, that we extend to the be
reaved and sorrowing family our sim
cere sympathy in this, their hour of
affliction, let us bow in humble sub
mission to the Divine Ruler of the
Universe, and prepare to meet him
in that beautiful temple above where
parting will be no more.
Resolved, that a copy of these res
olutions be spread upon the minutes
of our temple. a copy be sent to
the family, local papers and Pythian
Triangle.
When those We love are snatched
away. by deaths resistless hand our
hearts the mournful tribute pay that
friendship must demand.
There is no death, the stars go
down to rise upon some other shore
and bright in heavens jeweled crown
they shine forever more.
Mary Grutzmacher,
Emma Ruttkamp.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20
Special Train from Denver on De:-
grafton Day.

A delightful holiday is in store for
our citizens who avail themselves of
the opportunity to spend Decoration
day in Denver, May 30th, afforded by
the excursion rates and special thea
tre train on the Colorado & Southern
Ry. The excursion tickets will be
sold for the regular trains during the
day and will be good returning on a
special theatre train leaving Denver
at 11:00 p. m.
Unusually excellent attractions are
being advertised for Denver on Dec
Grafton day and it is said that in cas-,
this excursion is well patronized the
c. & s. officials are planning on a
number Of special Sunday excursions
to Denver during this summer.
Detailed information regarding the
excursion rates and special train ser
vice can be SECURED by calling on
Mr.. McGinnis. the local agent Of the
G. & 8. Ry. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20

The Newhouse tunnel was driven
261 feet last month. 1t cut two
lodes believed to be the Ingols and
the Illinois. No prospecting was done
on the veins and their value is not
given out. In the next 1000 feet
will be cut most of the big veins of
Quartz hill and the next three months
should bring some important develop
ments. No important water course
has yet been cut. When such a one
is reached there will be an immed-
late effect in the stimulation of op.
erations in Gilpin county. The tide
will then turn very strongly toward
more extensive mining and better
times. The transportation business ei
the tunnel from mines already opene
along its course continues large. II
is handled with the new equipment
and improved trackage with the
greatest facility.-Idaho Springs Ga
zette.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20
CITIZEN MISSING
Fred Wilkins Leaves His
Home and Does Not
Return-Shafts
Searched.

Fred Wilkins, a resident of 1st
High street and operator of the
1 Minnesota mine on Winnebago hill,
has either fallen into a prospect hole
or old shaft or has taken his depar-
ture unceremoniously for other parts.
The last seen of him was yesterday
morning. He left his home shortly
before 8 o'clock to go to the mine.
Ha didn't put in an appearance at
the mine and when he did not return
home for supper, his wife been me
worried and told some of the neigh
bors. About s o'clock last night a
searching party was formed and all
| the abandoned shafts and holes on
the line of the path Wilkins was in
the custom of taking when going to
the mine, were searched The seach-
ers covered every foot of ground on
Winnebago hill but found no trace
of the missing man. The search was
abandoned at 10 o'clock
This morning another party was
formed and more thorough search
of the holes on Winnebago hill was
made Men were lowered in the
shafts and where water was found
in the old mines powder was diss
, chnrged in the effort to raise the
body Of Wilkins should it be in the
water.
The disappearance of Wilkins is
very strange. According to his wife
he had been in Denver and returned
Tuesday evening. Wednesday morn
ing as he was preparing to leave for
his work, he complained about not
! feeling very well. being troubled with
cramps, and his wife wanted him to
semain home. Mrs. Wilkins is of
the belief that he was stricken with
a cramp while climbing the hill to
the mine and perhaps staggered in
to an old hole. He had his dinner
bucket with him, but nothing of that
was seen by the searching parties.
Wilkins has a lease on the Mime
SIld ptOpeTly anu WITH .. w. BTere-
ton, of Denver. part owner, had been
working the mine for some months.
When he went to Denver it was for
the purpose of getting the money to
meet the expense account and when
he was going to the mine yesterday
morning he had with him the money
to pay Mike Menaloni. a miner en-
ployed at the Minnesota, for thirty
shifts.
Mrs. wilkins is prostrated with
grief over the sudden disappearance
Of her husband and fears that he
has fallen into shaft or else his
mind has become effected from
cramps or stomach trouble, causing
him to wander aimlessly about the
hills. She told an Observer reporter
last evening that a year or so ago
when they were living in NjeybSa,
Mr.. Wilkins suffered so from his
stomach, caused from drinking bad
water. he was rendered unconscious
a whole week. Since this time he
has never enjoyed his usual good
health and has suffered more or Jess
at times with cramps.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20
GOLDEN SMELTER
Big Syndicate Organized
to Operate Carpen-
ter Plant on Large
Scale.

This mornings Denver papers con-
tanned news of more than usual con-
Germ to the mining interests of this
and Clear Creek counties. This news
was to the effect that the Carpenter
smelter at Golden is to be blown in
of the reopening of the plant the Re-
publican this morning said in part:
The smelter is being PURCHASED,
however, purposely to smelt the
or.s that come from the company's 8
own properties. In connection with
the smelter, the North American
Smelter & Mines company, the name
of the new corporation, is being or
ganized under Colorado laws, with a
capital of $2,O0O,OOO. A 4OO-acre
group of producing mines in Clea.
Creek county will be merged with
| the smelter, and will also include a
| complete sampler at Idaho Springs.
The new corporation will become a
factor in mining and smelling
throughout the west H. A. Riedel,
president of the H. A. Riedel Iht
vestment company of Denver, is gen.
| eral manager and vice president of
the new organization. The company
, is being financed by an English sym
dicate, supplemented by capital from
the east and south. Ample capital
has been arranged for to complete
the financing of the company, and
in the neighborhood of a quarter of
million dollars will be expended in
developing the company's properties
and general improvements.
The mines in Clear Creek county
taken over by the company will fur
nish practically all the ore necessary
to keep the smelter at Golden run
ming to it's full capacity, it is estmat-
ed. However. the company will also
be in the market for certain custom
ores. The mines that are included
in this big consolidation are the IA
nous Donaldson mine, one of the
first big producers in Clear Creek
county, which has a record of produc
tion of something in excess of ST.
900, 1000; the Centurion Mining com.
pany, the Champion -Comstock Min
ing company and the Banner Consoli-
dated Mines company. The total past
production of these mines will ag.
gregate about s1.500.0OO.
The Golden smelter is a copper.
matte smelter and was built and
equipped for the purpose of handling
Clear cr;ei and Gi pin county ores
and is especially adapted for che
smelling of the particular grade of
ores that are being produced from
the Donaldson, Champion Comstocl
and other mines included in the con
solidation. The Golden smelter prop
erty is in good condition, it is said
and can be started up at short no.
tice.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20
COUNCIL MEETING

Central City, Colo, May 13, 1909.
Regular meeting of the city council
called to order by Mayor Jenkins.
Roll call-Present, Aldermen Rich
ards, Gilman, Some and Carter. Abb
sent Aldermen Maloney, Mckay, Bass
and Bishop.
Minutes of last regular meeting
read and approved as read.
License bonds of John Zadra, E.
Goldman and C. Renaldi and A. And
reatta for retail liquor licenses read,
and on motion regularly moved, Sec
onded and carried licenses were or
dered issued upon payment of proper
amounts and fees.
Official bonds of city officials ap-
pointed at last regular meeting of
the council read, and on motion made
by Alderman Gilman, seconded by
Alderman Some same were approved
and placed in the First National bank
for safe keeping.
Mrs. j. c. Franks was appointed
water tank collector for Spring street
loading place and DR.. A. C. Asquith
was appointed health officer
Written report of street commits
sioner read and ordered filed
Street commissioner also reported
verbally the sidewalks in several sec
tions of the city were in bad shape
and that flume near Gregory Point
was in bad shape. By motion these
matters were referred to street and
alley committee with power to act.
Also reported that Johns house
Casey street had been fumigated.
Water Commissioner Johnson re-
ported that after consultation with
the chairman of the water committee
he had relaid the Tascher line for
about 1000 feet; that he intended put
ting in a cast iron catch basin at sag
in pipe line near Wilson ranch; that
small reservoir known as the Wilson
reservoir was in bad shape and rec
ommended that a small cement res
orvoir be placed there; and recon-
mended that street washers be plac-
cu on lower end of Lawrence street
and ct Gregory Point
Alderman Carter called attention
| to the necessity of having street
| washers on Gregory street.
By motion Water Commissioner
Johnson was instructed to place street
washers wherever they may be need
ed and to fix upper wilson sytfein
SO that the people of that section of
the city may have better service and
purer water.
Question of changing light at cor
ner Of Eureka and County Road
| streets referred to street and alley
committee.
Reports of water rate collector and
of city clerk and treasurer read and
ordered placed on file.
City bills amounting to $1036.59.
and water works bills amounting to
$403.79 read, and on motion made by
Alderman Richards, seconded by AL
| uci man clllIidu, sdme were duOWeu
and warrants were ordered drawn on
the city TREASURER for the severhl
amounts.
A resolution authorizing city treas
urer to take UP water bonds to the
amount of s250o.OO. read and adopted.
A resolution instructing the city
treasurer to call in city and water
warran5s dated prior to Jele 1st.
1907, and bearing any number below
719S. was read. and on motion was
adopted.
Communication from Alert base ball
club referred to city attorney.
Requests of residents of Casey
street for railing on lower side OF
said street prdiented by Alderman
Some, referred to street commission
er to report at next meeting.
On motion council adjourned