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Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
Occus.tional Disesses.

AS is well known. nearly every trade
or occupation has it's own peculiar az
fection or disease. from which thcsr
who follow that occupation are likely
to suffer. Familiar examples are those
of the glass-blowers. the painters. the
printers in the days Of hand compost
tion. and the writer's cramp of the
bookkeepers. While the medical pro-
fession has long had knowledge of
these diseases and has been interested
in their treatment. there appears tn
have been lack of systematic invest
CATION of the conditions which cause
the diseases, with view to modifica-
ton and prevention u Illinois the.
legislature some time ago authorize
the appointment of commission
which has been making an exhaustive
study OF the so-called occupational dis
eases and of the conditions under
which they occur. but the commission
has found the subject SO vast that IL
has asked the present legislature .Dr
two years more In which to complete
its investigation and prepare its re-
port.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
The Sinners Progress.

In narrating a story Of a naughty
girl and an English magistrate in his
recent book, "Old and Odd Memories"
Hon. Lionel A. Tollemache supple
ments it with that famous example Of
anticlimax, the rebuke a headmaster
to youthful Etonians for unpunctuality
at chapel: Your conduct is an insult
to the Almighty and keeps the canons
waiting"
The young girl mentioned was had
up before the magistrate by farmer
for killing one of his ducks with a
stone The case against her was quite
clear, but it was thought worth while
to call witnesses to prove that she
was very naughty indeed. and in the
habit Of using bad language.
Then, in solemn accents, the magis-
trate addressed her:
Little girl, you have heard the evil
dence against you, and see how one
thing leads to another. You began by
cursing and swearing and disappearing
your maker, and you have ended by
throwing a stone at duck."-l outh's
Companion.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
GAINING Ti.nE F.. -. LaMn
Various Devices by Which Financiers
Have staved Cf Threatened
Disaster.

OF all devices resorted to by bank.
ers to gain time and inspire conf,
dence during runs on their institu-
tions. there has never. perhaps, been
more novel scheme than that con-
ceived in western city. The de-
positors were astounded to find that
they could enter the bank only at the
cost of spoiled garments, as the astute
president had caused the doorposts
to be freshly painted. An English
bank once prevented a crisis in its
affairs by exhibiting in the windows
large tubs apparently brimful of SOW
ereigns. These tubs, however. were
simply turned upside down, only q
small quantity of gold being piled on
their bottoms. An ingenious device
was resorted to in Buenos Ayres
There was run on a large bank,
and for several days Gepositors be-
sieged the premises. withdrawing
money and placing it . Gnother bank
on the opposite siGe of the street. 1t
so happened. however. that these two
institutions had reached private I'M
derstanding; so as fast as the safe
bank received the deposits they were
returned to the unsafe one by an un-
derground passage, with the result
that everyone marveled at it's con-
tinued ability to meet its obligations
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
Tho Man Behind the Blast.

At the head of the rock drilling and
blasting gangs in the New York Cen
trail yards is little Irishman who
knows the science of breaking up
granite cliffs from alpha to omega. He
knows rock as we'll as a southern epi.
cure knows 'possum.
1t is rare pleasure to see him go
about his task. He picks out un-
erringly the weak spots in the rocky
wall before him. probes them deep
with cunningly slanted drills and then
breaks the solid blum into tiny frag-
ments.
All the time 1000 workmen are toll
ing in the yards about him. and the
trains are coming and going every
four minutes. His position is onerous,
yet this responsibility rests but lightly
on his shoulders. He is as quiet and
unassuming as boy and his laugh is
as merry and jovial as though he had
not a care in the world.-Alcolm.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
Wild Flowers In the South.

One morning you drive through the
woods and see nothing but the usual
green of winter; two days after on
the same road you behold afar what
seems to be huge white sheet show
ing through the tree trunks and
bushes. 1t is not sheet, merely q
solid curtain of Cherokee roses, waxy
wt.te, fragrant and blooming so thick
ly that only here and there is any
green to be seen.
A big dead tree that has been show
ing gray and hideous for months turns
over night into an enormous purple
bouquet; 1t is the work Of wistaria,
sending down showers of lavcnde.
sweetness with every puff Of wind
Sweet olive. bridal wreath. wild jasmine
and so others rush into a prodigality
of bloom that seems a wicked, delight
full extravaganza to northern eyes, and
the noble army of lilies marches up
the side of each path and waves its
banners beneath every wall.-Pass
Christian Correspondence St. Louis
Globe-Demccrat.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
OF VALUE TO THE SCIENTIST
Ie5seIs Constructed Of Quartz Almost
indispensable in the Chemical
laboratory.

1t is not SO long ago that the text
books on minerals used to describe
quartz as "infusible." The electric
furnace has given the lie to this speci-
fcation, and now some manufacturers
Of chemical devices devote special
catalogues to apparatus made of this
substance. There are two grades on
the market-the transparent kind
made from rock crystal and looking
almost precisely like ordinary glass,
and the cheaper translucent variety
made of common silica and sometimes
called in the trade "electroQuartz."
Both kinds are valuable in the chem.
ical laboratory, because vessels made
of either resist all acids but hydro
fuoric and canrsot be cracked by
change of temperature. however vio-
lent. Quartz is useful also for its
insulating properties, which are near
ly perfect.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
Real Auto Poem,

Arthur Riddle. the old-time philoso-
pher. made a poem out of the automo-
bile. as follows:
Il like the smell of the gas so well,
and the smell of the gasoline. and l
like the purr and electric whirr of the
buzzmobile machine. What Joy to
ride DER the countryside with gale
tearing by your ears, as you fly
through space at wicked pace with
never a thought of fears. Clear out
of mind is the town behind. for moth
ing is real. indeed. but your meteor
red. and the road ahead and the dizzy
delight of speed-till the sudden shock
when n cruel rock destroys your dream
with jerk. The car breaks down
and you walk to town, half day late
to work. Atlanta Constitution.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
Robins Curious Nesting Places.

The two robins which have buiIt
their nest in the cover of a meter at
the Market Drayton electric light
works have many precedents in the
choice of unconventional nesting
places. A year or two ago a robins
nest was built on book shelf in
night nursery at Chiselhurst. which
was occupied without interruption by
nurse and child. Four eggs were
laid, and two young birds were
hatched out. Two other robins built
their nest on the axle of n colliers1
wagon In daily use at Seghili. In
Northumberland. Among other curl
ous recent nestS,g places have been
the breast pocket Of scarecruw II
Ashbourne, nail box in village
forge. the skeleton of a crow, and the
rife range butts at Ticehurst, Sussex.
Westminster Gazette.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
WORK O;7 TIE YOUTHFUL HIND
Some Fearful and Wonderful Defini-
tions Added to Worlds Store
Of knowledge.

The respective professors of biology
history and domestic science were
comparing notes after a recent ex-
animation at one of large city's high
schools.
Some of these answers" wrath
fully said the biology man, make me
doubt / am teaching pupils who have
ever even been in q kindergarten
Look at this-" with mingled disgust
and mirth-"in answer to the ques-
ton: What use does the body make
OF starch?' husky youth Of Is in
forms me: Starch is what holds the
body together and in reply to ry
query as to one of the injurious ef-
fects of alcohol, young miss states
that 1T makes a person look funny
and"
well, you needn't feel lonely" IN
terrupted the expounder of history.
Il asked for description of the
crownirg OF Charlemagne, and was
given two-page reply by one of the
boys, winding up with and the pope
then crowned Charlemagne with olive
OIL"
The domestic science teacher had
been listening with twinkle in her
eye.
II might modestly suggest" she
said. that my girls are none behind
your hopefuls. l asked for the distinc-
tion between stinginess and economy
in housekeeping, and got a definition
about as follows: 'Stinginess is wha.
makes a woman. when she finds she
is out of butter, go and borrow it from
her neighbors instead of buying it
from the store"
And then the meeting adjourned
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
The Worst In Puns.

Rear Admiral Colville has a pretty
gift in the art of punning writes o
correspondent. A friend called or
him on one occasion to introduce q
youth who. smitten with love Of the
sea, was about to abandon a lucrative
position he held In a drapers shop 70,
the cockpit $50 you are going to sea
are you?" asked the admiral "Yes
sir" ITO what department of indus
try. may l ask, do you now devote
your erergies?" ITO silk. SIR" re
sponded the lad. well. go to sea,
responded the admiral. "and It will be
worsted. M. A. p.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
Methodist Church Notes.

Noyt Sunday morning the pastor,
by invitation, will preach the Bacca-
laureate sermon for the graduating
class of the high school. A cordial
invitation is extended to all the pat
rons OF the school district. and all
the friends of the graduates.
We were glad to have Rev. Marsh
in the congregation last Sunday morn
ing. He was the first pastor Of the
Presbyterian church in Central City.
He has many interesting reminis-
censes of the early days in this COM
munity.
Next week we will be able to pub
lish the program for the Childrens
Day. A good program is being pre-
pared.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
Notice

Notice is hereby given that the city
clerk of the city of Black Hawk has
been instructed by the committee on
unsold lots and grounds to announce
that John M. Cover has made appli-
cation for certain parcel Of land ly-
ing between the Divide lode and the
Gold Collar lode, In the city of Black
Hawk, in the County of Gilpin, State
of Colorado. Applied for June 1st,
1909 by John NJ. Cover.
p. c. McNevins,
M. F. Flick.
II. +. Lynch,
Committee on Unsold Lots and
grounds.
Attest: John p. Rohling,
City Clerk.
Black Hawk, Colorado, June 8, 1909.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
Great Convenience.

They were seated on the front porch
in the language of the German
comedian-"side by EACH
How nice 1t will be-" he said,
when new writograph machines are
installed in every house"
Yes, suppose So" she replied
with an expansive smile.
Then said he. II can write to you
at any time. and the message will ap-
pear on sheet of paper before you
while am writing it,"
"Oh. is that all?" she rejoined in n
tone redolent with disappointment. ~
thought perhaps 1t was new idea to
send ice cream around before It
melts."
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
NEVADAviLlE
HAPPENINGS

John Kloer and Sam Whitman have
formed co-partnership for the pur-
pose OF extracting gold dust from the
gulch via the placer process.
Prof. Childress and Herman Paul are
making active preparations for exten-
sive gulch mining operations in the
near future.
Mrs. w. James Richards will leave
for Denver the latter part of this
week to remain in the Capital city
the greater part Of the summer.
Mrs. Ruthuford and children of
Goldfield, are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. l. N. Parsons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Kramer are the
guests of Mrs. Kramers mother in
Denver this week.
The Alps mine is breaking all re-
cords for the production of high
grade ore this month their last ship
ment of tons netting them but
little less than $500 per ton.
Guy Nicolls has forsaken the gulch
and gone back to his old position on
the Indiana.
John Kramer returned from a visit
with Golden relatives Monday.
Miss Pauline Curnow is visiting
friends in the Capital city.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Williams were
Denver visitors during the week.
James Williams and John Hutchins
made a trip to Rollinsville on min
ing business Wednesday.
James c. Richards visited hi
mother in Denver Sunday.
The Firemen held their regular
monthly meeting Monday evening.
A large audience listened to the
sermon to the class OF 1909, deliver
ed by the pastor at the NJ. Z. church
Sunday evening.
The first number in the series of
midweek lectures delivered under
the auspices of the Epworth League,
will be given next Tuesday evening
when Rev. NJ. NJ. Eaton will deliver
a lecture on THE Passion Play" H.
lustrated by 80 hand colored sterop-
ticon views.
Rumors are rife that a Denver CON-
pany will soon take charge of the
Fourth of July mine located in the
Quartz hill district and prepare for
extensive operations.
Word has been received by friends
and relatives here of the birth of a
daughter May Goth at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Trezise at Bisbee,
Arizona. AS the happy parents are
former residents of this city the an
was greeted with much
interest by our people.
The City Council met Tuesday eve
ming aad transacted some .rutinA
business.
Thomas Ellis is making some re-
pairs on the property owned by Mrs.
Mamie Richards.
Leo Noble found business in Den
yer, Sunday.
Nick Tregear and John Lutey
have returned from months So
journ in Bisbee, Arizona.
Miss Susie Richards left for her
home in Iowa, Saturday morning.
Thomas Chapple is confined to
his bed with a severe attack of
A large number Of friends of the
contracting parties, attended the
wedding at Black Hawk
The groom was born and
raised in this city and the bride is
also well known here.
Mis- Grace Richards and Mrs. VIM.
Joyce. of Russell visited Nevadaville
friends Wednesday.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
eenlu, wl.hou. Common Sense.

Adam Smith taught the world polit.
ical economy-he hadn't sense enough
to regulate his own affairs. Marchiavelli.
prince Of political strategists, whose
cunning brain wove the most intricate
webs Of diplomacy. had not the quality
to enable him to earn his daily bread
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
War on the MOSQUITO,

Leipsic, In Germany. has been so
troubled with malaria that the city
authorities have determined on cam.
paign to stamp out mosquitoes. Every
householder will be asked to kill all
the insects In his own apartments
after which inspectors will go around
to see that thorough work has beer
done.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
Worth CHOOSING.

''In choosing his men," said the Sab
bath.school superintendent. Gideon
did not select those who laid aside
their arms and threw themselves
down to drink. He took those who
watched with one eye and drank with
the other"
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
Said uncle Sllas.

to go out and pick up basket Of
chips. the has in mind different
brand than hubby has."-Los Angeles
EXPRESS.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
BLACK HAWK
NEWS NOTES
Invitations have been issued for ,

Invitations have been Issued for a
reception to be rendered under the
auspices of the city council to Mr..
Saturday evening. Mr.. Kinney was
the first mayor of Black Hawk and Is
now visiting the city after an absence
Of forty-five years. No doubt under
the skillful direction of the committee
appointed this reception will prove a
great success.
a pretty home wedding of more
than ordinary interest took place at
this city when Miss Bertha Schneider
was united in marriage to Mr.. James
Oates. The ceremony which took
place at high-noon Wednesday was
witnessed by large company of
friends and relatives. Rev. Benjamin
Eiltlegeorge of the Methodist church
osficiated. The groom has long been
prominent in mining circles and to-
of the whole fraternity. The bride
is known to all as one of Gilpin coun-
tvs choicest products and will re-
ceive the well wishes of countless
friends all over the county. After
partaking of a bountiful wedding re-
past the happy couple left for Den
yer and other valley points. They
will return the first of the week to
"a II fhair raSidoncn in
little home in Chase gulch.
The funeral of Charles Johnson oc-
CURED from his late residence Tues
day. and Wednesday the remains
were shipped to Denver for inter
ment.
Mrs. VIM. Bingle wife of our drug
gist came up from Denver Saturday
to arrange a residence preparatory
to making her home in this city.
A fracture of the peace was heal
ed in the police court Wednesday
morning by the defendent paying a
small fine and costs.
John Kerr found business in
the city of Denver last week.
John Webster took the Clear Creek
Limited for Denver Monday. He re-
turned Tuesday morning.
Abe Rachofsky took advantage Of
the special excursion Sunday and vi
sited the White city and other points
of interest in the state capital
Herman Shoenhher left for Denver
Saturday morning to visit his brother
who is receiving medical attention
at ST. Joseph's hospital.
Mrs. William Prouse and Mrs. Tre-
Else were among the Nevadaville peo-
pie in attendance at the Oates.Sch-
neider wedding, Wednesday.
Abe Rachofsky gained renewed ia
vor with the elite by being initited in
to the mysteries of the degree of Po-
cahontas. Wednesday evening.
Geo. w. Hoppe responded to the
lure of the metropolis Tuesday morn
ing and is now enjoying things in the
capital city.
John p Rowling, our genial city
clerk will leave next Sunday for Col
den and from there will journey to
his ranch near Roggen for few days
rest and recreation.
Anent the Hicks controversy the
following little story may illuminate
the situation somewhat. A colored
preacher performing the last sad rites
for one of his race whose standing
shrouded in doubt, summed up the
case in this way: "Bred'rn, the facts
am these some folks say the deceased
was good man. Some folks say he
was bad man but in this heh hour
of our grief and sadness we have
this consolation-he's She's dead.-Sut-I
scriber.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
Theory and Practice.

"My dear. you can go to school
with the children; some one is going
to lecture on the curse Of alcohol. I'll
walt for you at the Blue Rock over
couple Of mugs of beer. ."-Fliegende
Blatter.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
pur,no the unpIeasan.nes..

"I-I-l'd just like you to under.
stand one thing" he lisped.
well, II you're the one thing.
don't ever expect to- she replied,
calinly.-Yonkers Statesman.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
That's So.

"The time. the place. and the girl.
How seldom we see them together"
"And another fare combination Is the
man. the scheme. and the coin."-Il.
lustrated Bits.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
Diagnosis BY Elimination.

S'eSHSo'e W
Your baby cries a great deal-
"Y~s." answered Mr.. Bliggins. III
isn't we'll"
whats the ailment?"
II don't know. The only thing I'm
sure Of is that It isnt the slseplaa
sickness"
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
Til for lat.

Olive-Did he steal kiss from you?
Ella-He tried to, but
Olive-Well?
Ella-A fair exchange is no robbery.
you know.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-03
COUNCIL MEETING

Regular meeting of the city coun-
Gil called to order by Mayor A. F.
Grutzmacher.
Roll call-Present, Aldermen Nc
Nevins, Blake, Gilman, Lynch and
Flick; absent, Alderman Feehan.
Minutes of the last regular meet
ing read and approved as read.
Reports of the city clerk, marshal,
and treasurer were read and exam
ined by the finance committee and
on motion Of Alderman Lynch, Sec
onded by Alderman Gilman that
they be accepted and filed, carried.
The following bills were presented
to-wit:
w. G. Kriley, teaming ------ 2S O5
G. Co., L. H. & P. Co., lights 66 90
N. c. Hansen, assessor sal-1O0 90
r. F. Beck. blacksmithing - 10 40
John Yates, filing saws - / so
John P. Rohling. fees, supplies 81 40
! nsold Lots and Gr Com. - 80
E. Heppberger. teaming - 6 90
Fred Bauer, sal and fees SO 10
Albert Noack, lumber -- 70 So
Tom Omera, nightwatch ---- Is 90
City work on streets ---37S Is
P. Rohling, supplies ---------- 10 rs
clark Hdw Co.. ----------- IL 40
McFarlane & Co., labor hydr- II Is
Colo. Tel. Co., telephone ~ so
Minnie Sorenson. treas. fees l 20
Blake Bros, team, supplies--49 10
lOIal ----J43 4O
IL, same were examined by the H.
nance committee and on motion of
Alderman McNevins, seconded by
Alderman Blake the city clerk was
ordered to draw warrants on the city
treasurer for the various amounts.
City clerk was instructed to send
the check back that NJ. E. O'Hea ten.
dered for the Albert lode.
Marshal was instructed to make a
deed to the city for the Albert lode
Albert Extension and Cecil Tract
Committee on unsold lots and
grounds reported favorable on the ap,
rlication of ]. H. Cover and instruct
ed the city clerk to advertise same.
License bond of Geo. Schneider
and official bond of John P. Rohling
were accepted and ordered filed.
John Rohling and Tracy Hall stat
ed that the people on Marchant
street were throwing rubbish and ash
es Of all kinds down upon the prop.
erty below them.
The marshal was instructed to no
enforce the law in regard to throw
ing rubbish within the city limits.
Mayor Grutzmacher and Ex- mayor
Robins stated that there ought to be
reception given in honor of the
presence of Ex-Mayor Kinney, the
first mayor of the city of Black
Hawk.
There were also short talks on the
subject by the various aldermen.
On motion of Alderman Lynch, sec
onded by Alderman Gilman that the
mayor appoint a committee Of six
with himself as chairman and two
aldermen and three citizens to give
reception to Ex-Mayor Kinney and
also all old ex-city officials and citi-
lens Of the city be invited to take
part in the same. Carried.
Mayor appointed the following COM
mittee: Alderman Blake and McNev-
ms; citizens, Ex-Mayor Robins, Jno.
Stroehle and Phil. Rohling.
On motion of Alderman McNevins
the marshal was instructed to fix
Bo.tard street and to block both
ends of Church street.
On motion of Alderman Eilclan,
the mayors warrant for the collec-
tion of taxes for the year 1908 was
extended until the next regular meet
ing without interest.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-04-06
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