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Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28

The Republicans assembled at Colo
eliminate Midasism from the party,
but, at the last minute concluded to
let things remain as they are, at
least for a time. 1t Is not that the
Midas in question stands for anything
but Midasism is a subject to be con-
sidered. 1t stands for pretty much
what the Rothschilds name did a
number of years ago, except that the
methods adopted by them to bring re-
suits were seemingly different. AS H.
nanciers the latter had methods sell
dom criticised, in public, at least.
The former are more brazen and open
in their actions. Still, great deal is
left to the imagination as to the in
tent or design of this now powerful
interest in the United States.
The master stroke of placing one
Of the coterie in the senate is a
great aid to the working out Of
many things tending to the benefit
Of their interests, which are gigantic
and not all Of a mining nature. But
of that part this section is most in
terested. 1t may be coincident, but
the smelter trust, so-called, has GER
tainly worked harm to the mining in
dustry in this state. Before the trust
a number Of smelters were in opera
tion. Some were the best in the world
and encouraged the mining industry.
With their elimination or seQuestra-
ton has come a condition predicted.
This gigantic interest has, in a meas
ure, compelled reduction of the pro-
duction of ore from the mines in this
state. 1t has sought to regulate the
output by limiting the demand for
ore. BY this act it can pretty near
regulate production and the price of
the metal produced. And they may
not care, In the face of this, just
what rate the railroads charge for
carrying ore, as it would work to
their benefit in regulating the supply
rs well as demand of the mineral pro
duced
The independent smelter is not a
success because what ever they may
charge for the treatment of ores, they
may not receive a good price for the
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28
M|DAS|SM AND THE MINING INDUSTRY

, metal produced because of the price
offered for their product.
That mining Is quiet, as asserted
by many, is not denied. And it is
just possible it is due to the control
Of this industry by the Midas in
terests. Perhaps they are given too
much attention in this and it may
sound creditable to thus manipulate
things but the infamy is far more ap-
parent than the fame of their acts
The mining industry is quiet, but the
good mines are not less active in
the old camps. Less interest is due
to the situation brought about prin-
cipally by the control of things min
ing by the smelter interests.
The Midas interests can well re-
tain their position, whether as head
Of the biggest concern in the coun-
try or sustaining single interest
in the United States senate by plac-
ing one of the name there to look
after all that may be beneficial or
SShCAacC " hdl tuC -hou6o
ties Of finance should recognize Mid
asism is pretty near proof Of their
infallibility in things handled by them.
That Colorado benefits by retaining
clan Midas none should believed 1t
Is true the interests must have the
ore, but they do not care to take all
offerings. And they are able to fix
their rate of charge regardlesa of
the value of the contents. Or should
all the values be given the producer
of the mineral the charges and re-
mote transportation would keep the
miner from shipping only the higher
class ores.
Why the people care to retain such
O condition of affairs, by sustaining
the smelter trust, knowing it to be
detrimental to its chief industry
this matter should be given thought
full consideration and then eliminate
an individual who, while not the
chief of this iniquitious condition, is
most potent in that he is a United
States senator with a great deal of
influence and that influence placed
in working order to benefit the in
terest of those who compose the
smelter trust and all it may mean.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28
CENTRAL CITY & PAcToLUs r. r

Articles of incorporation of the
Central City & Pactolus Railway com
pany were filed in the county clerk s
office this week. The corporation has
a capital stock of $1,25O, 900, divided
into 1880 shares at a par value of
100000 e1ch. The directors named are
Elmer W. Merritt, Walter NJ. Morgan,
Geo. s. Clason, Percy S. Morris, Nor
gan o. Jones, Arthur Pearson and
Edward Mayors, all of Denver.
This company takes over the af-
fairs Of the Hall Construction com
pany, which was recently adjudged
bankrupt, and will continue with the
building of the Pactolus road from
the Moffat line to Central City. En-
gineers have been in Central this
week arranging for terminals. 1t Is
announced from a reliable source that
several hundred men are to be put
to work within the next few weeks
and the road is to be rushed to COM
pletion. Mr.. Hall, who is one of the
prime movers in the project, has re-
moved his family from Iowa and To-
Gated them in Denver and will be in
a position to give the construction
work his personal supervision.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28

The annual picnic Of the Grocery.
mems association, of Denver. held at
Tolland Thursday Of last week, was
one Of the largest events OF the kind
ever held in Boulder park. 1t is esti.
mated that between $500 and $500
people from Denver and other points
we're in attendance. The Moffat road
recently erected large pavilion in
the vicinity Of Baeder's thirst parlor
for the accommodation Of the dancers
and this new addition to the Boulder
park section proved popular place.
Besides dancing field sports Of all
kinds were enjoyed. Quite a number
from Central and Black Hawk took
In the picnic, among them bieng the
Mayor family, Ignatz Meyer and fam.
lily, Mrs. F. e. Peterson and friend
Mrs. Smith. Oscar Williams and
mother. VIM. Gumma and wife. the
Trevithick family. Frank Mills. Chas
Wolcott. Gall Mckay. Geo. Fritz and
family, VIII Anfarg and Al. Hepber.
ger.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28
THE MONK OF
SAN JUAN REPEATED.

By request second presentation
Of the romantic opera, THE Monk Of
San Juan" was given at the opera
house Saturday night. The cast was
the same, with one or two excep-
tons, as first presented the piece in
May. Mr.. w. Ross Mcleod again as
sumed the leading role of Pablo and
carried his part as well as II 1t had
been written especially for him; while
his rich tenor voice brought many an
encore. The singing of Mrs. Mcleod,
Miss Sawyer, Mr.. Hamllik; the pleas
ing stage presence Of Mrs. Ada Rus
sell Davis, and the dancing Of the
Spanish girls, were special features.
The male chorus was well applauded
for the strength and harmony Of its
voices, and seemed to afford genuine
enjoyment to the music-lovers pres
ent.
Taken as a whole, THE Monk OF
San Juan" with its interesting plot
and catchy music was really worth
twice the price charged for admission
and was carried by the performers
with an evenness and swing that
would have done credit to profess
sionals.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Miss Bernice B. Bacharach and Ar
thur F. Falkenburg were married in
Colorado Springs Monday at the res
idence of the brides mother, Mrs.
Luella Bacharach, by the rabbi DR.. NJ
Manure of Bethel Ell temple. The
ceremony was simple one and was
celebrated in the presense of a few
trends and relatives, after which a
wedding breakfast was served. Mr..
and Mrs. Falkenburg left shortly af-
ter the wedding for Tucumcari, N. NJ.
where the groom is engaged in bus
mess.
The bride is well known in Central
City. where she spent many of her
girlhood days. She is the daughter Of
Sol Bacharach, who was present at
the wedding. Mrs. Falkenburg is a
graduate of the Cutler academy and
the State Normal school. Until re-
Gently she filled position as teach
er of the kindergarten in the Lowell
school in Colorado Springs. Mrs.
Falkenburg is beautiful and charm
ing young lady ard through her un-
usual charms and accomplishments
made friends rapidly. She has many
friends in Central City no extend to
her and her husband hearty congra-
tulatious.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28
FILES ANOTHER SUIT
Hicks Now Watts $4,000
Damages fromthe Denver
Democrat.

w. ]. Stull, ofthe Observer Is not
the only newspaper man of the state
upon whom the wrath of one H. A..
Hicks is to befvisited. Last week Mr..
Hicks filed suit against the Denver
Democrat for $4,000, alleging defa-
The publication of the article origin
ally appearing in the Observer by the
Democrat is basis Of the suit. This
was the announcement Of the disso-
luton Of partnership betweeD Hicks
and Williams. The article was repub-
lished in the Register Call upon the
request of Mr.. Hicks) the same week
that it was printed in the Democrat.
1t also appeared in the Denver Post,
the Durango Democrat and other
papers in the state. Numerous papers
Of the state have commented on the
suits (two, mind you-each for
s20,O00) brought by Mr.. Hicks against
the editor of the Observer and this
comment has in no wise been favor
able to the plaintiff. Following is the
editorial mention made by the Demo
crat of the suit filed by Mr.. Hicks
against the editor of that paper:
I'VE are sure a real newspaper. AS
we go to press we have been served
with a summons in an alleged libel
suit brought by Representative H. A.
Hicks, at one time a resident Of Cen
trail City, Gilpin county. whereby he
seeks to recover $4,000 damages or
in default Of the payment to have
us committed in limbo for one year.
Hicks grievance is based upon the
fact that we stated in last weeks Is
sue the fact that he was suing the
Central City Observer for libel and
in connection Herewith set forth the
matter stated in Hicks complaint
against that paper, what he claims
was hbellous. We thought the article
merely a news item; setting forth
the reason why he was suing the OBJ
server. However. 1t seems he sees a
lot OF venom and so forth in It and
therefore demands that We aid him
financially or go to Jail"
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. Mr.. Goodman, pastor Of the
Congregational church in Guthrie
Oklahoma, preached a very helpful
and inspirational sermon last Sunday
night. We appreciate his interest in
the church services while sojourning
for a while in our city.
There will be the regular services
next Sunday. The pastor will preach
both morning and evening. The sub
ject in the evening will be "Disre'
garded Signals" A cordial invitation
is given to all citizens and strangers
to worship with us.
The Women's Home Missionary So
ciety met last Wednesday with Mrs
Hancher. After the business session
there was a program Of music and re-
freshments.
The Ladies' Aid society met this
week with Mrs. w. C. Matthews
Some plans and arrangements were
made for the society to help the Of
ficial board in closing up the years
work.
Let all remember that 1t is only
four more weeks until conference
We ought to make much Of these
weeks in becoming interested In the
closing OF all reports and meeting all
financial obligations. Let every one
do their best.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28
CARD OF THANKS.

To the many, many friends who
have been so tenderly moved to the
depths Of deep sympathy. true devo-
ton and such touches Of noble love
as you have shown and rendered to
us in this the sad and painful be.
reavement of husband and father, I
broken, yet full OF love and apprecia-
tion. and thank you for your kind, Low
ing tokens Of friendly. brotherly and
sisterly sympathy. And for the ex-
preston of such floral beauty as you
thanks.
Mrs. Louie Welch and Daughter,
Minnie.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28

Alfred Skee!s, manager Of the Gold
Collar mine, returned the latter part
of the week from business stay of
several weeks in the east. Consider
able Of this time was spent at the
company office in Cincinnati, Ohio.
where Mr.. Skeels says he found it
hotter than political meeting in the
summer time when all is not har-
mony. The gentlemen had nothing to
give out as to any immediate opera
tions on the Gold Collar as he is
awaiting the arrival OF a prominent
engineer from the east, representing
eastern investors, who is to, make an
examination Of the mine for his peo-
pie. The engineer Is expected tn s
week. The Gold Collar is now under
lease to VIM. Bishop, who is getting
good returns from the ore he is
shipping.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28

Saturday evening the st. Ann So
ciety will give dance in the X. Of
p. hall. There will be light refresh
ments Of a liquid nature-punch, SO
II you want to enjoy a pleasant eve
ming you had better attend. The ad-
mission will be but so cents.
Toby Zanella, c. Cassagranda and
Tony Andreatt and their families,
drove out to Missouri lake Sunday
and held a picnic. They took with
them everything that is needed to
make an outing Of this kind an en-
joyable event.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28

Over half million dollars worth
of rolling stock has been ordered by
the Moffat road from the Pullman
company, of Illinois, so a contract
made betweeni these two corporations
shows. The contract was made on the
23rd of May of this year and filed
for record in the office of the coun-
ty clerk this week. 1t enumerates
rolling stock valued at $611, ,724.00. In
the purchase of the Moffat people
from the Pullman company are six
refrigerator cars. $50 box cars. 80
stock cars, 25 flat cars, 275 coal cars
and IL caboose cars. According to the
agreement this equipment is to be
delivered by the Pullman company be
tween July and August Of this year.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28
IMPORTANT MEETING.

A. w. Warwick, secretary OF the
Colorado Chapter Of the American
Mining Congress is desirous Of meet
ing the representative mining men
Of Gilpin county this week at a
meeting to be held in the city hall.
The object Of Mr.. Warwicks visit
here is to explain the purpose OF the
Congress, particularly that OF the
Colorado Chapter. in relation to the
mining industry Of Giipin county and
the state in general.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28
PRESBYTERIAN NOTES,

rest OF the summer but with one very
important variation. 1t came as a !
total surprise while riding on the
train last Monday.
The pastor is glad to be able to
inform his inquiring solicitous friends
that a Georgetown auto will meet
him at Idaho Springs every Sunday
evening hereafter if desired and
Providence permits.
The pastor compromised by stipu-
lating that the owner, Mr.. Ionides,
as we'll as the pastor. should feel
free to change the program by phone
any Sunday and SO keep the pastor
in trim for emergencies and not work
either willing horse to death.
In confidence the pastor suspects
that DR.. Scott, the famous athlete,
as we'll as preacher of Guthrie, Okla,
will come along unexpectedly and
want to take that walk" He has
been delayed but is looked for the
latter part of the month for a short
informal stay.
/ A combination stunt will be. pulled
off Sunday, August 7th. The Rev.
Isaac Cookman, of the same hustling
city, will preach for us that day at
IL o'clock in Central City. AS our
people know, besides being a preach
er of recognized ability. he has
whole field to himself All people who
know anything about the mysteries
Of mining, mine prospecting, mine
development, managing or mine pro-
noting on a square Christian basis,
will take off their hats to Bro. Cook
man.
At this moment of writing, Bro.
Goodman being down somewhere in
the bowels of the earth where We
cannot consult him, and having ex-
pressed himself as being satisfied
with his present honors and numer-
Gus evidences Of youth and prowess
| in all lines, we take the liberty of
announcing our part in the program
for that day as follows:
At IL a. m. August 7th, the pastor
will preach for Brother Brundage in
Denver. At one p. m, after hasty
lunch and change to running clothes,
the pastor will take the trolley for
Golden. whence he will foot it over
Floyd hill to Idaho Springs with only
three hours to do the 25 miles.
Thence by auto to Georgetown, where,
no clerical substitute being in sight
for the address at the concert that
evening and the time being too short
for the substitution of laymen, the
pastor has decided to be present as
a sort Of modern testimony not less
important than the STORY of DID,
to a certain class Of minds and es.
pecially for the out-of-door season.
The afternoon tea given last Fri.
day by the Ladies' Aid was well at
tended and most pleasant affair and
considerably exceeded the Ladies' ex.
pectations from a financial point OF
view.
The aid will meet next Thursday
with Mrs. Neil Mckay.
The Sunday school keeps up its at
tendance very well for the time OF
year. The report Of the schools dele
gate to the State convention was
given last Sunday. Subject for Sun
day. July 31st: What is DestinyT
MAY We Know It?''
Mrs. Carrie Williams, our organist
is expected home some time next
week. Her place has ben filled during
her absence by various musical ladie.
OF the congregation.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28
A DAMAGING FLOOD
Black Hawk Torn Up and
Looks Like Cyclone Had
Struck It.

The worst flood this section has ex-
perienced in years occurred today.
Rain fell in torrents for an hour or
more, sending a body Of water down
Spring, Main and Gregory streets
more than foot deep. AS the water
rushed down toward Black Hawk 1t
increased in volume until it attain.
ed depth of three feet when it
shot through the mill city.
The rush of water through the
main streets of Central was due to
the flume at the park choking up,
Aside from flooding the cellars of
the business houses on Main street
no great damage was done. although
the streets were filled in with dirt
and rock.
AS usual Black Hawk felt the full
fury of the immense body of water.
The flume retained the water until
it reached a point near the residence
of R. B. Brown. Here the water shot
out into the street, tearing up side
walks and fumes. The shed of the
Fifty company which covers it's tram
track was demolished for a distance
of 200 feet. AS the water shot down
the main street Of Black Hawk 1t
tore out the walk and cut deep holes
in the street, making the thorough
fare almost impossible. Houses were
flooded and cellars were filled with
muddy water.
The old flume. which commences in
front Of the postoffice was too small
to hold the volume of water that
rushed into it and was ripped out
nearly the entire distance from the
postoffice to the creek. Tons and
tons of boulders were carried with
the water and were strewn all over
the sidewalks and streets in the low
er portion of the town. The depot
grounds were inundated and when the
water receded the platform and track
were covered with a foot or more of
sand for a distance of two or three
hundred feet. The track was also
covered with dirt near the Polar Star
mill and the freight train which left
Central shortly before noon was un-
able to reach Black Hawk.
The extent of the damage to the
roadbed below Black Hawk is not
known. Men were sent down at one
o'clock to investigate and see If the
Bates cut was filled in. Messages re-
ceived from Forks Creek conveyed
the information that that section
did not suffer from the immense vol
ume of water that came down. Forks
Creek reported that the train from
Idaho Springs, which was due there
at o'clock, had not arrived at 8, so
it is presumed that the other branch
Of Clear Creek also experienced q
heavy rain. The afternoon train did
not leave Central and it may not be
until tomorrow afternoon when q
train leaves.
The damage done to the streets
walks and fumes in Black Hawk will
amount to several thousand dollars
The old flume will have to be rebuilt
and the streets will have to be fill
ed in. 1t Will require large amount
of work before Black Hawk will pres,
ent the appearance of its former self
/ The residents will resign themselves
to their present predicament, provid
ed the elements will spare them from
another flood during the remainder oil
the year.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Sturman and
Mr. and Mrs. Lamb, of Idaho Springs
drove over to Central Sunday. and
while their sojourn in the city was
brief, it was not devoid of excite
ment. While coming down Eureka
street in front of the residence Of H.
P. Lowe, the tongue became unfast-
ened from the neck-yoke and dropped
to the ground. This frightened the
horses and they commenced to run.
The horses were steared into a wall
after running short distance and
were stopped. One Of the ladies jump
ed from the surrey when the horses
started and sustained a few minor
bruises. The carriage was not dam
aged to any great extent.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28

Chas A. Cissna and wife, recent
arrivals from Kansas, have purchas-
ed the residence of Mrs. Mary Flynn
on Spring street and will reside per-
manently in the city. Mr.. Cissna was
in Central during the gold excitement
so years ago. He didn't take fancy
to mining. though. and returned to
Kansas where he engaged in farming.
His wife's health being poor and his
own being on the decline, he thought
he would come back to Colorado and
live a few years.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28

The dental parlors formerly con-
was forced to leave Central on ac-
count of poor health. have been open
ed by DR.. R. r. Wiley, Of Denver, an
experienced dentist who will be glad
to give any information regarding the
teeth that may be desired.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28
FILED FOR RECORD.

A deed was filed this week con-
veying from E. L. Alexander to Peter
Peterson. " interest in the Maryland
lode in South Boulder district.
Joseph w. Straight to VIM. E
Hodgson, " interest in the Audubon
claims Nos. to 7 inclusive; also the
Audubon Tunnel site.
Certificate Of incorporation Of the
Central G. M. & L. company were
filed this week. 8. F. Stoughton. G.
E. Isham and David Mitchell are nam
ed as the incorporators. Capitalize.
tion $4,000.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28

The Observer last week inadver-
tently overlooked making the an
nouncement Of the arrival Wednesday
of fine baby girl at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mills. This over
sight will not occur the next time.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28
ATTENTION RoUGHs!

All members Of r. & r. H. & L..
company No. l, are requested to meet
at headquarters Wednesday evening,
August 3rd, as business Of import
ance Is to transacted. BY order Of,
]. w. Sigi, Secretary,
Joe Flynn, Foreman.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28

II yop want the best in the mar
ket and at reasonable prices It will
pay you to trade at Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28

Imported goods. extensive in quan
tity and the best in quality, at thu
Philipps Nero. company store.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28
HOUSES FOR SALE.

Cash or time. Frame house on Law
renee street, Central. and brick
house on Church street, Black Hawk.
Apply of c. b. Kla,s.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28
FOR SALE.

Fine 9-room house. Spring street,
3625. Cash or time. Rent, $40.
Mrs. e. v. Parenteau.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28

150.gallon water bucket as good AZ
new for sale cheap. Inquire at this
office. 2t.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28

Fishing tackle Of all kinds at
Rapin's.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28

Trunks and suit cases at An
derson's.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28

Floor coverings at Anderson's.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28

Try the Observer a year.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28

Green vegetables at Hawley's.
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