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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-22
Menaced With Bullets.


F. X. Beeton, the baggage clerk. hesi-
tated about leaving his car, and a bullet
carried away his hat and a lock Of his
hair.
Conductor Betto started to walk for
ward to find the cause Of the stop. A
voice in the darkness told him to stand
He kept on, and two bullets whizKed over
his head.
A moment later the air brakes sang
their release, and the engine, with the
baggage and express cars ateached.
pulled off slowly, gathering speed up the
dark canyon.
Conductor Belts saw the last two
the detached train disappeared. 1t had
all happened so quickly that the passen-
gers were unaware OF 1t.
In the cab the engineer, at the point
of the gun, ran several miles toward st.
Louis until a point near Valley Park
was reached, when the robbers gave the
order to pull up.
While two bandits covered the men In
the cab the other two swiftly and silently
went to work on the safe and mall bags
in the express car.
Within a minute the four men had dis
appeared into the woods. When the two
trainmen went back into the express car
they found the safe empty and the mail
bags scattered about, cut and rifled.
So skillfully had the robbers planned
that they had even attempted to damage
the engine and cars so as to stand them
1t took the short-handed crew two hours
to get things in shape to proceed. They
raced into Valley Park and wired the
Brisk Pursuit Started.
The railroad officials at once packed a
% uyhi lob
sizzled down the line to Eureka. Sheriff
John Greninger of Clayton. with posse
of heavily armed deputies, followed. The
railroad men, under Special Agent c. O.
Tamen, Joined the posse and commenced
at once to systematically trace the rob-
bers. The thick woods and the wild
country, together with start OF about
three hours, gave the perpetrators OF the
hold-up excellent chances to slip away
with the booty.
A general alarm had been sent out and
sheriffs and police throughout the section
have orders to detain all suspicious per-
sons.
The passenger cars were left stranded
for hours later. when freight engine
reached them and drew them into st.
Louis.
A Passengers Experience.
u.
passengers on the train, said, when he
arrived in st. Louis this morning:
I'VE heard shots and then the engine
stopped. The conductor came running
into the car and said: 'It's a hold-up
sure
Some of us stuck our heads out Of
the windows, but several bullets went
whizzing by We found it convenient to
stay inside
The railroad officials have not given out
the amount of money which was In the
express car, but they admitted that it
was large.
Just how much the men got from the
mail car is unknown. Twenty-Five sacks
of mail were ripped open and hundreds
of letters were rif1ed, while many other
letters and packages are supposed to
have been carried away.
The safe in the express car resisted all
the efforts of the robbers to open 1t with
jmmies and orowbars and they did not
attempt to use an explosive.
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CH|NARA|LW LOAN
Basis of the Allotment Among
the Nations.
ARE TO SHARE EQUALLY
Banking Circles Say England,
France, Germany and United
States Get $500, 900 Each.

NEW YORK, January DIT was re-
ported in banking circles today that a
settlement has finally been reached re-
garding the Hankow-Szechuen railway
loan of $4,000, 900, and the allotment Of
bonds will be announced in the near fu-
ture. England, France, Germany and
the United States are each to share a
one-quarter interest, or $500, 900, Of the
loan
]. P. Morgan & Co, who are represent
ing the American syndicate in the negoti-
ations, have, it is said, agreed to reim-
bursc the Macy-Hawley syndicate, which
held the original concession from the
Chinese government, for all actual out
lays heretofore made in cash and give it
substantial interest in the new loan.
State Department Gratifed.
The announcement from New York
that a final settlement had been reached
on all points at issue in the Hankow.
China, railway loan matter was received
At the State Department with great sat
isfaction. No official confirmation Of the
report, however. has yet been received
here, but it was stated on high author
ity tina. the department had been in
daily expectation of receiving word that
a satisfactory adjustment had been
reached. This seemed very reasonable
from the fact that the objections urged
by France were OF so negligible a char
acter that 1t was not expected that they
would be insisted on
No Official Information.
The State Department is not only
without information that a final under
standing has been reached. but the Of
ficials are unable to state just what the
final terms were likely to be. 1t is
known, however, that the $50, 900 to
be expended by the Chinese government
in the construction Of the Hankow line
will be supplied equally by the United
States, England. Germany and France
1t seems likely. also. that the four gov
ernments will share on substantially
equal terms in supplying materials for
the road The chief engineers having
charge of the construction are also like
ly to be designated by the four govern
mentS interested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-22
Meatless Menus in Pittsburp.

PITTSBIRG, Pa. January IA new
phase o. the meat boycott enters into
the situation In this city through the
hotel men catering To the meat abstain
ers
In one big downtown hotel last night
the manager had an inspiration. He
caused signs Immediately TO be displayed
announcing that beginning today din
ners devoid of meat would be served TO
those who so desired
I'VE haven't noticed any appreciable
Slackening in the demand for meat
among out patrons. said this boniface,
but / think this Is largely because a
person is handicapped in ordering a meal
that does not include meat.
I'm all hotels and restaurants in Pitts
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-22
OF BANDITS
Posse With BIoodhounds
Trailing Train Robbers.
BOLD AND SKILLFUL CRIME
Baggage and Express Cars Detach-
ed and Rifed.
TRAINMEN COWED WITH GUNS
Interference Stopped by a Display
of Force-Hold-Up Last Night
28 Miles West of st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, January pa sheriff 8
posse and a trainload of railroad detec-
tives are securing the woods between
Glencoe and Eureka for traces Of the four
masked and armed men who stopped the
Missouri Pacific passenger train twenty
eight miles west of this city at 9:3O
o. clock last night. rifled the express car
and got away with a large amount of
money. Bloodhounds were put on the
trail today, the dogs being brought from
Jefferson City.
1t is believed the four men are hiding
in the foothills near Eureka.
The express car contained an unusually
large assignment of money. 1t is be-
lieved that the hold-up men knew this.
The robbers planned their game and
played it we'll. Between Glencoe and
Eureka the country is of the widest
type. just suited for successful get
away, SO much SO, in fact, that the
place has been the scene OF several for
MGR hold-ups. High bluffs rise on each
side of the railroad tracks. The sur
rounding country is heavily wooded.
The train was running at express speed
when it approached this spot. Two red
lanterns were seen by the engineer In
front of him. He closed the throttle and
slammed on the air brakes as matter
of course. The train jolted to a dead
stop An instant later the engineer was
looking down a revolver muzzle- On the
other side the fireman was confronted
with another gun. Both men were
masked Two other masked men walked
down the track and uncoupled the bag
gage and express cars from the remain
der Of the train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-22
New York Is in Line.

The countrywide movement against the
constantly increasing cost of the neces-
saries of life has gained impetus in New
York. 1t is confidently predicted that
before week is over many thousands of
men and women in that city will have
Joined in the fight to force down the price
of meat and other foodstuffs.
The boycott has assumed national inn
portance. Coincidently come announce
ments from Milwaukee and Cleveland
that the price of meat had dropped
III Milwaukee two retail butchers quot
cd porterhouse and sirloin steak at 10
cents a pound and other meats in proper
tion. The wholesale price of beef Iell off
Is cents per 100 pounds in Cleveland
Tile heads of the leading packing
hoIses of Kansas City and Chicago re-
fused to discuss the effect of the move
nent on their business.
From few places word comes that
the boycott does not find favor even
among union men. Toledo and Mime
apolis reports that it is unlikely that the
Cleveland plan will find favor there
Union men. IT is said, fear that the fast
would prove a two-edged weapon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-22
Baltimore Is Buttoned.

BALTIMORE, Md, January 22-The
hottest kind of a fight against high prices
of meat Is on in Baltimore Distribu-
tion of $1,000 boycott buttons has begun.
Letters have been sent to every labor
union I'm the city calling attention to the
action of the Federation of Labor asking
for the support OF each union and the
support of each individual member.
Steps have been taken to interes, the
school children. Edward H. Hirsch. pres
ident Of the Federation OF Labor, believes
If the children of the city can be shown
the advantage of not eating meat that a
great step Will be made lii the direction
of winning the fight.
lie expects tn reach the children
through the mothers and through one
child reach another in the pubic schools
The general assembly il to he asked To
inquire into the situation. Mayor Ma
ltooi will he asked TO preside at a mass
meeting of protest
The meat strike buttons, bearing the
inscription II don't buy meat. Do you?''
appear on the streets here in large mum
hers. The first lot received YESTERDAY y
was all given out before noon
The demand for them, il was declared,
was not confined 10 laborng men. more
than half the requests coming from
business men and clerks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-22
Weather

Fair tonight and Sunday;
colder tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-22
All Glasses Take Pledge.

That the boycott IS not entirely union
movement was proved by a report from
Des Mones. Iowa, that the meat pledge
had been signed by scores of men and
women who agree TO eat no meat for
thirty days. although labor unions have
not as yet taken any official notice OF the
crusade
So far there has been no concerted
movement of local labor organizations
and other bodies 10 stop eating meat al
though the Chicago Federation of Labor
plans boycott.
There appears to be a Willingness n
join In the movement when it is launched
Many clnDwomen have expressed them
selves as in favor of such action
Tags bearing the inscription No Meat
: for Mine Until March l. are worn in
Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-22
Fire Adds It's Horror,

The half Of the second-class soss>
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Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05
PRESBYTERIAN NOTES.

The church has been redecorated
during the past week by Messrs.
Holmes & Teaos and will be in shape
for services Sunday.
Rev. Brundage of Denver, has made
all arrangements to fill the pulpit
without fail Sunday. May Sth, at IL
a. m. This will give the pastor little
better chance to break the strain of
his usual Sunday program.
Last Sunday, Rev. A. w. Liggett, Of
the Denver Y. NJ. c. A. teaching staff
and one of Georgetown's former pas
tors, filled the pulpit.
The Ladies' Aid society met this
week with Mrs. McFarlane.
The Sabbath school will meet as US
ual at 10 a. m, and the Endeavor So
ciety 81. p. m.
The seige of colds and general
slump in physical health in the pas
tors family have obliged it's members
and especially the patsor to be some
what "denned up of late. The rem
edy used with effect in the pastor S
own case has been helping friends
in the valley start their gardens. at
witch the pastor is an a1ert. He
has also used the time SO spent to
get little rust off otherwise. Thus
the minister is getting some needed
renovation as we'll as the church.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05

Handsome Harry, who went from
Central ito Denver a few months ago
to practice law-and few other
things-does not find the field as
lucrative ais he did here. Since leaving
Central he has had two cases and as
was to be expected where legal abili-
ty was the prime requisite and not
arrogance, bullyragging and bulldoz-
ing he has lost both of them. In
the one at La Junta some weeks ago
he was serving at a great disadvant-
age-he was defending a new form OF
religion. In this case he was decided
ly out Of place as Handsome Harry
and religion are by no means sy-
nonymous-they don't harmonic In
the least. But last week in Denver
he had case more to his liking.
more to his limited skill, and in the
defense OF his client should have
been at the heighth OF his glory. He
was defending character Of the
Harry Orchard stripe. A man who
had stopped to the low and contemp-
tible crime of robbing his mother.
This degraded wretch has served two
terms in the pen and in court last
week proved himself monumental
liar. Had Handsome Harry the abili-
ty. considering the congeniality Of
his connection with the case. he
would have made a far better show
ing than he did.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES.

Charlie Phillips will represent the
Academy in the Eighth Grade day
program, May Goth.
Victor Harvey will respond to the
welcome address on behalf of the
Russell schools on Eighth Grade day.
Russell and Bald Mountain are PLAN
ming to take Black Hawk into camp
in five inning base ball game. They
will have to hurry.
Black Hawk will attend in force
on Eighth Grade day. They have a
good reputation for winning and took
a lot of blue ribbons last year. They
will be especially strong in the tug
OF war and running contc IS.
II. S. Victory Celebrated.
Everybody helped the high school
give the debaters a rousing welcome
at Black Hawk Friday night. The
high school girls had the best turn
out with four fine horses and bus
beautifully decorated with the high
school colors. The debaters. Robert
Morrison and Walter Keleher and the
grade, contestants, Lizzie Matthias and
George Mallet, were met at the depot
and escorted to a landeau by a cheer.
ing, enthusiastic delegation and rode
behind Fred Bowden's high steppers
at the head of the procession from
Black Hawk to Central while whistles
blew, bells rang, and students cheer
ed for the boys who brought back
the cup. 1t was great reception and
they deserved it. Last fall the Col
den high school won the decision in
debate against Idaho Springs. Last
Friday the Central high school de-
baters wrested the decision from the
Golden school with margin Of
thirty-one points, thereby thoroughly
winning the championship of Clear
Creek valley high schools in debate.
The boys were given a second en-
thusiasl'ic reception at the high
school Monday morning. The loving
cup presented to the winners by the
Teachers association is placed for
the present in the Barker jewelry
store where it may be seen by any,
one interested. The cup will be de-
bated for again at the opera house
in Central City next April. The con-
testing schools will probably be Gem
trail City and Idaho Springs.
DR.. F. H. II. Roberts, professor Of
History and Economics in the Uni
versity of Denver, will visit the high
school on Friday of this week.
The schoo!mates of Stella Smith
feel keenly the loss of their little
friend. Stella was a quiet, good girl
and was loved by all who knew her.
Herman Paul will respond to the
welcome address, Eighth Grade day.
May Goth, on behalf of Bald Noun
| tain. Principal Roche announces that
his school will enter the foot race,
relay race, tug Of war, base ball run
ming broad jump and other contests
at City park on Eight Grade day.
Other schools will have to spruce up
or Bald Mountain will get all the blue
ribbons.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05
FRED BAUER,
Deputy City Clerk.
RESOLUTIONS OF REsPEcr.

In memory of Christian Hansen,
who died on April 29th, 1910.
80 let him sleep that dreamless
sleep, our sorrows clustring
round his head:
Be comforted, ye loved who weep,
he lives with God-he is not
dead
Once again death hath summoned a
Brother Odd Fellow, and the golden
gateway to the Eternal City has open.
ed to welcome him to his home. He
has completed his work in the minist-
ering to the wants of the afflicted,
in shedding hight into darkened
souls and In bringing Joy into the
places Of misery, and as his reward
has received THE p,audit, well dcne, -
from the Supreme Master.
And Whereas, The all-wise and
merciful Father has called our be-
loved and respected Brother home.
And Whereas, He having been a
true and faithful Brother Of our Mys-
tic Order therefore be it
Resolved, That Scandia Lodge No.
60, l. o. o. F.. in testimony Of her
loss, tenders to the family of The de-
ceased brother our sincere coincidence
in this deep afflict.on, and that a
copy of these resolutions be sert 20
the family.
Carl Hedman,
Alfred Anderson,
Thomas Kofford,
Committee.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05
CHRISTIAN HANSEN IS
KILLED IN A FALL.

A sad and fatal accident befell
Chris. Hansen, watchman at the
Fifty mill in Black Hawk, Friday of
last week. He was standing on the
high wall near the tank and while
there was no one present it is sup
posed that he either lost his balance
in some way or else tripped On a
guy wire.The wall from which he fell
is 25 feet high and in falling tho
head Of Hansen struck the cribbing,
which protects the wall. The head
was badly cut. John Hill, who saw
the Old gentleman on top of the wall
and in another moment noticed that
he had suddenly disappeared, wen.
over to the tank and found the body
in the creek. Death resulted instantly
and Hansen could not have suffered
in the least.
Christian Hansen was born in Den
mark in 1S47 and came from that
country to Michigan in 1878. Here he
married Miss Angelica Nelson and in
1879 the couple located in Black
Hawk. For a number of years he fol-
lowed his trade of millwright and
Deceased was a member
of Scandia lodge of Odd Fellows and
under the auspices CT this society
the funeral was held Monday Ser
vices were conducted in the lodge
room. A wife and five children, all
living in Gilpin county, are left to
mourn the untimely death of a good,
true and faithful husband and father
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05

The railroads are cooperating with
the management of the Denver Press
club in making the Auto races and
Air Ship tournament on May 13 and
IA the greatest event OF the kind in
The history OF Colorado. A rate o.
one fare for the round trip from all
points will be offered for 'he 18th
and 13th, the tickets good returring
any time up 10 <he night of the 18th
so that people from the 81 ate at
large can spend practically four days
in Denver and see the worlds most
famous auto racers AMI an aggrega-
tion OF airships. Parney Oldfield.
who, with 200 horse power racing
car, wen. mile In 81 2-3 seconds.
will be there with 100000 worth OF
big cars. and compete with othe-
professionals with whom he has been
racing In California. Motorcycle fac
tories are sending a large number
OF big machines built especially for
racing and there will be local auto
races and novelty stunts fer elec.
tries. The proceeds Of The event will
be devoted to n new building for the
Press club and 1t Is predicted that
$1,000 people will visit Overland park
each day OF the show.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05
LITTLE SMITH GIRL DIES.

Stella May Smith, aged IL years,
who had been living with her grand
mother, Mrs. America Smith, died
Sunday morning of endocarditis. She
had been ill but two days. Her un-
timely death comes as a decided
shock to her schoolmates and friends.
The funeral was held yesterday af-
terncon. Services were conducted at
the house, Rev. C. w. Hancher, Of
ficis;ing. Sctool chums of the deceas-
ed served as pailbearers. Interment
in the cit 4 cemetery.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05

Fer some reason that as yet has
not been satisfactorily explained. the
Modern smelter refused the consign-
merits OF ore from Gilpin and Clear
Greek district this week. 1t Is under
stood that the plant Is closed. For
two cr three weeks returns from
shipments OF ore have been received
from the Modern people in q manner
suggestive OF negligence. lack of sys-
TEN or shortage of funds. Several
cars OF ore sent from Black Hawk to
the Modern amelter this week, were
sidetracked at the Golden plant when
Vt was announced that the Modern
people would receive no more GRE.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05
WANTED, MINERS.

To submit sealed proposals to drive
an additional 100 feet in what ds
known as mo. 2" raise, on yelling
ton No. vein dn Newhouse tunnel.
Present height of raise, 100 feet.
Contractor will be required 70 save
the ore on percentage basis, aside
from contract price for driving raise.
Timbers and tools furnished Only
parties who can make good. need ap-
ply. For further particulars. call on
or address, A. II. HELLER, Sup't.,
King Bee G. NJ. & M. Co.. phone,
Central Ga, p. o. box 419. Central
City, Colorado.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05

That very original and handsomely
painted bill board erected at Forks
Creek by the Gilpin County Chamber
OF Commerce to advertise the wealth
Of the Little Kingdom" the "coun-
ty that made Colorado famous" has
been ruthlessly covered and hidden
ny an advertisement of the Denver
Post. We have in the past delighted
to homer the push ami effectiveness
Of our hustling neighbors over the
hill" in promoting and advertising
their mines, and this, we conceive.
confirms their leadership when the
Post follows in their footsteps.-Ida.
no Springs Gazette.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05

Mrs. Bessie Edith Retallack has ILL
cd suit for divorce In the district
court In Denver against VIM. Retail.
lack, Jr. She declares that he has
mistreated her when Intoxicated and
has threatened her life. She also
charges that one of their children is
blind and needs treatment, hut Retail
lack refuses to furnish the money for
It. The Reballacks were married In
Central about 10 years ago. Both
were raised In this city and are well
known here. or recent years they
have been residing in Nederland,
where Retallack conducts drug
store. Two weeks ago RetaIlack, who
was considerably wrought up over his
wife's departure for Denver, made IN
unsuccessful attempt to end his life.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05
MAY BUY SILVER DOLLAR.

Issac Goodman and A. B. Arm
strong, of Guthrie, Okla, have been
in the city the past few days look
ing into the Silver Dollar property
in Russell district. They represent
an Oklahoma company that is nego-
tiat:ng for the purchase of the prop
erty. II the deal goes through work
en- the mine will be prosecuted vigor-
ously. The Silver Dollar is owned by
w. NJ. Kirk, of Russell Gulch. 1t is
located just down the gulch from the
War Dance and has always been re-
garded as one of the best proposi-
tions in the county.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.

The following letters remain in the
postoffice at Central City uncalled
for. When inquiring for mail you will
confer a favor on the postmaster by
saying advertised"
Barlow, w. II.
Helphenstine, Miss Ada
Johnson. Swan
Mason, George
Martini, Giohn
Shaffer. George
Triner. Daol.