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Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

A restaurant keeper in the metro.
polls believes with Plato that music
and gymnastics are the two most
beneficial things to human kind. The
one to aid the physical and the other
the mental. In rendering Dixie" by
his orchestra, the auditors or habi-
tues of his place become so bolster
GUS he has been compelled to cut
from the programme that inspiring
piece of melody. thus turning his
back upon the philosopher and his
dialogues, and discouraging the pat
rons of his place.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

If it were libelous probably the ac-
count of Ambassador Leishman's sue
cess in buying a titled husband for
his daughter would not have been
published. Even Ambassadors are not
infallible. That he should care to ex-
pertinent with his daughter to build
up sort Of elevated social distiIc-
ton makes him unfit as an Ameri-
can, to longer represent this coun-
try abroad. The worst of it is the
husband secured for his daughter wa:
such an expense that the man with
the title rebelled at the curtailment
of expenditures, which made the wife
very unhappy and divorce would
have followed only the man died. Pro
badly, automatically, though, the
ambassador may have felt rejoiced
at the sudden ending Of the demands
upon his purse.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

One is prone to praise the con-
scientiousness of those who have it
in a marked degree. 1t is not often
apparent but when it comes to the
surface it is surprising by the con-
trast with the most ordinary acts of
life. A New Yorker, Harry w. Wal
ker, secretary of the New York Aqui-
duct commission, has rendered his
resignation sixteen times, at last he
is out after years of effort to do so.
He said he was not justified in ac-
cepting $4,000 a year, believing he
was not earning that amount for the
service rendered. A man of that sort
is worth more than $4,000 a year.
Still, to spoil the sentiment and to
hold him to his job he ought to have
been offered less and given more
work. Many will gratefully fill his
position.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

Andrew Carnegie is telling the peo-
pie of San Francisco how hard it is
to give away fortune and the ease
with which one may acquire for
tune after saving the first thousand
dollars. 1t is all so inspiring consid-
ering the source and beautiful in
theory But. He says, 1.-The first
goal of a wage-earner in saving
should be to acquire $1,000" Say all
the wage-earners had acquired $1,000
and held on to it expecting to make
it a million dollars. If such thing
had happened Mr.. Carnegie would
not now be rated the third richest
man in the world.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

Nixola Greeley-Smith has written
an article for Denver paper. while
in sense humorous, contains a
great deal of substance. He says
"gorgeously gowned women are mere
clothes horses to advertise husbands S
riches" Wonder If the women will
resent this?
An eastern clergyman, who con
ducts a service especially for men
furnishes the cigars and allows his
hearers to smoke during the service
probably figuring that where there
is so much smoke there must bt
some religious fire.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

It is not supposed the chauffeur
driving a motor was thinking Of a
reward of Carnegie medal when
he tried to avoid running over a
mongrel dog and by his seeming hui
name act actually killed one of the
occupants of the car and manning
five others, caused by too sudden
turning of the car to prevent the
running over Of the dog. 1t is one
of the ironies of fate that such para
doxical things should happen. II the
chauffeur escaped injury he should
not be punished. His mental anguish
will be as much as he can bear,
for it Is proved that his sympathy
was much and would not harm the
least could he in anyway avoid a
catastrophe. All have read the story
of the man, who, to save his hat,
which had been carried away by the
wind, spasmodically threw himself
from his boat in his effort to catch
the hat ere 1t had reached the water.
The man was drowned. Life Is full
Of many tragedies like the above and
seemingly unavoidable. A little quick
Judgment shown at the right moment
might prevent recurrence of the kind.
But presence of mind Is n rare gift
Of nature and those devoid of 1t rre
the shining marks OF fate.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17
THURSDAY, MARCH 18th, 1910.
WITH DEMOCRATS IN CONTROL

The Shafroth administration has
cotton far enough along now for the
public to Judge Of the acts of the
man and his supporters. With the
aid of Kenehan, it will go down in
history as the one reform administra-
ton since Colorado became state.
That conveys a great deal in its un-
derstanding. That no reform was in
augurated even under the sanity
Buchtel, shows how deep-seated is
the unwritten rule of "let we'll enough
alone" OF course it is not the gov
ernor's province to hunt down the
rascals and turn them out. 1t is his
duty, though, to- act when the Of
fense is exposed And there is no
question but the governor means to
prosecute the offenders when found
| to be lax in the conduct of their
respective offices.
The endorsement of the state ad-
ministration by the Democratic State
press is something out of the COM
mon. When the editors of party
papers can commend the acts of Of
ficials there is great deal Of faith
shown and the masses are quick to
recognize the worth of such an en-
dorsement.
The acts of professional politicians
are a different matter. AS rule the
politician does not commend anyone
very loudly. Self-interest is para
mount with them. So, in the editors
taking over the matter, the people
see that the present governor of the
state and his able assistants are max
| sto1 for fhn rf w
result in a continuation of the able,
honest administration of state affairs.
Political affairs are already begin
ming to stew, with the Republicans
active in an attempt to regain con-
troll. If the people desire the old sort
of thing under the ring rule headed
by bosses they will think kindly of
the past record Of the opposition
party. But If they desire a clean and
quiet time with no scandals, the
Democratic party will just suit their
desires.
The Shafroth regime is making his
tory. It ia the most decent in Its re-
suits of any for number OF years,
and will carry great influence in a
way that will create the desire for
its continuation The people are with
the governor when he approves the
acts of his auditor. And this man
cannot afford to err in his judgments
in probing the offices of his prede-
cessors. The auditor is not working
for any reward other than the com
mendation of the public and the
salary. 1t is an honorable calling to
fill the office to which he has been
elected by the people. The auditor is
a humble citizen and is trying to
interpret his duty in the light OF
conscientious service to the general
welfare of all the people irrespective
of party.
Other offices are just as Jealous
in their efforts to administer the af
fairs of their respective offices. Ever
the Supreme court seems to have
again rendered the people signal ser
vice in decisions most far-reaching in
their benefit.
There is so little in the way Of ad
verse criticism of the present state
administration that words are lack
ing to fully do justice to all its good
results.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

Two of the grafters of the State
Capitol building of Harrisburg, Pa.
have gone to prison for that which
they have been found guilty. Two
others, who have been indicted, died
ere they could be ignominiously pun
ished Governor Pennypacker, who
was said to be either great genius
or a very innocent, harmless person,
escaped other than the worst excoriat-
ing denunciation by the press of the
state of Pennsylvania. This mention
ed simply to call attention to condi-
tions in this state. If the Auditor of
state had his way, every ex-official
of the state under the least suspi-
cion would find himself behind prison
bars. 1t is no use to besmirch man
by wringing up circumstantial evil
dence against him. Get the proof,
then go ahead. Not for spite, nor
political capital, either; but because
the accused were dishonest Some
men seem to think that political
place means freebooters' opportuni-
ty to rob the people. Turn the ras-
calls out.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17
PROCLAMATION FOR
CITY ELECTION

Central City, Colo, March 10, 1910.
there will be a general election held
in the several voting wards of the
City of Central, Gilpin county, Colo
RADIO, on Tuesday, April 5th, 1910, for
the following named officers, to-wit:
One Mayor for the term of two
years,
One Alderman for the First Ward
for a term of two years,
One Alderman from the First Ward
for a term of four years,
One Alderman from the Second
Ward for term of two years,
One Alderman from the Second
Ward for a term of four years,
One Alderman from the Third
Ward for term of two years,
One Alderman from the Third
Ward for term of four years,
One Alderman from the Fourth
Ward for a term of two years,
One Alderman from the Fourth
Ward for a term of four years.
The polls will be held at the fol
lowing named places. and will be
said day until seven o'clock p. m. ol
said day:
POLLING PLACES:
First Ward-McFarlane's Office
Eureka street.
Second Ward-City Hall Building
Eureka street.
Third Ward-Leidinger's Store
Lawrence street.
Fourth Ward-Angove Building
Gregory street.
w. o. JENKINS, Mayor,
NJ. ]. LEAHY, City Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

Uncle Sam has gone into the phil
anthropy business, too. He intends to
wipe from the slate lot of accumu
lated debts he has been carrying for
years. 1t is a trifling amount Of $780,
900 900. 1t is a bother, anyway, and
misleading. So to relieve many anx-
ious ones, this incubus of treasury
accounts will cease to worry success
sive treasurers in the future. 1t is
easy, but reputation is not always
as pleasant as the instance in Ques-
ton and the wisdom of the act is
one left to Congress to determine.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

The laws often make ducks and
brakes of the most sacred things in
life. Six thousand New Workers. think
they are welded, but decision late
ly rendered by one of the wise jurists
of that state says they are not.
What is the remedy, for this defect
in the law? These people believed
they were acting in good faith. It Is
too bad. A little more understanding,
more sense and less law would go a
great way toward settling domestic
problems of the day.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

BY virtue Of the provisions of the
City Charter, l, August F. Grutzmach-
er, mayor of the City of Black Hawk,
do hereby give notice that there will
be a general election within said city
for the ensuing term of two years to
be held on Monday, April 4th, 1910.
at which time the following officers
are to be elected, to-wit:
One Mayor,
One Treasurer,
One Assessor,
One Police Judge,
One Alderman for the First Ward
Long Term,
One Alderman for the Second Ward
Long Term,
One Alderman for the Third Ward
Long Term.
The said election to be held at hte
following places:
First Ward-At the City Council
Rooms.
Second Ward-At the Alex Steven
son Building.
Third Ward-At the Richards Build
ing.
The several polls will be open at
the hour Of q. m, and remain open
until the hour Of p. m.
Given under my hand and the seal
of the City Of Black Hawk this 14th
day of March, A. ID. 1910.
A. F. GRUTZMACHER,
Mayor Of the City Of Black Hawk.
Attest:
JOHN R. ROLLING. City Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

The president will probably be ask
ed to say something IN aid of the
settlement Of the strike differences
in Philadelphia. If Roosevelt were
in office he would probably have vol
unteered his advice and suggested a
method for the settlement of the dis
agreement. The rejection of arbitra-
ton by the street car interests would
seem to Indicate that the manage
ment is at fault and not the men on
strike
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

The possession of great wealth
does not seem to carry with 1t excess
of happiness or content. A brother
in-law of the president shot himself
though reputed to be worth twenty
million of dollars. He could not have
been happy, in the sense that life
was joyous thing and valuable
asset. He was probably not even con-
tent though given a very large share
of that, which to many means 80
much insofar as 1t purchases the
necessaries and the luxuries of life
In poor health, a man must surfer
a great deal indeed to wish relief by
death. Many are great sufferers and
poor in purse, yet they have strong
hold on life and do not desire TO
leave it for an uncertainty. For, II
the other existence is continual
tion of this the succession is but
prelongation of what has already
been borne. The man in question
must have had some mental anguish
too great to longer struggle with and
in q fit of anguish, despair. remorse.
or, whatever 1t was, and no longer
able to resist; ended it all by the
suicides bullet. 1t Is common enough.
though this man by his last act has
brought disgrace upon his name and
relatives and friends rest under the
stigma Of taint that will follow
them through life. The provocation
must have been extreme. 1t is hard
to forgive, how much harder to for
get
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

1t is a most singular situation.
The Supreme court Of the United
States will be asked to decide some
thing concerning the Standard Oil
company. Meantime the great head
of this corporation is asking Con-
gress to sanction his gift of millions
to the people taken from them by
shrewd business manipulation. 1t is
not coincident, only another example
of the workings of possible fate.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

Patten, the Chicago speculator,w was
discourteously treated by the Man
chester, England, cotton exchange
people. 1t is presumed they did not
like his methods, thinking it impos-
sible for one of their class to trade
in raw material in the way he would
in cornering the market and forcing
prices to speculative heights. 1t is
true that little of the methods OF
some Americans would find their
counterpart abroad. Possibly the op'
portunity is wanting and it is not
altogether the moral of the thing thai
prevents but the strict laws govern
ing such acts.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

Probably the husband was right In
leaving his wife for year. He should
have remained away indefinitely. He
did return. 1t was his undoing. The
woman went with the man to the
theater, and, at the drop of the cur
tain, she had an officer arrest her
husband for non-support. The ways
of some women are not always under
stood
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

An echo of the presidents visit to
Denver is travelling over the coun-
try through the medium of a maga-
zine article. 1t reads funny, but there
must be grain Of truth in it or 1t
would be libelous.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

A woman, in her divorce suit,
argued with the Judge that woman
needs more money than man. She
was completely debated off Of the
floor by the Judge saying the hus-
band had to supply the money for
both.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

Lands requiring irrigation seem to
have the call now throughout the
money centers of the east. Most any
kind of proposition having in view
the irrigation Of the prairies find
most ready buyers of bonds issued
for the purpose. The desert will bios
som as the rose.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

"How to Keep Well" Is the sub
ject of an article in Denver paper.
No one gets sick for the mere fun
of the thing.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-17

One great trouble with the morals
of this country is that there are too
many jails and not enough happy
homes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
STAMFORD

The center of the town was alarmed Saturday afternoon by the direful ringing of the fire alarms. indicating and on Broad Bridge road at the same time. As these localities are at op- posite ends of the town. the fire de pertinent was naturally divided In mind which way to go, and the young men of the village. clerks, depot mas ters. students, etc. turned out in large numbers. running both ways at the same time. The ru1nor was that a number of houses on Surf avenue were on fire, and by keeping ones ear to the ground it was easy to hear the dread full noise made by the chemical auto truck over in Bridgeport. Reporters skipped about in all directions, and some good folks thought the town was doomed As matter turned out some grass was on fire at Pootatuck. and made a horrfd snudge. George A. Porter, who always keeps his auto fired up, came tearing down Church street, and in a, short time he was dragging our fire apparatus up Broad Bridge road When the men aienat7 ana that some one had set @ brush fire and it had run into Joe Teller's straw berry patch, eaten up some of his vines and attacked some raspberry bushes. A large pile of compost was also smoking like ten year old boy, and it was some time before both wa ter and chemicals could Subdue the flames. All told the damage was in considerable. but the alarm, the toll ing of the bells and the general fright was awful.
 A daughter was born on Saturday morning to Frank N. Stanton and wife.
 It appears that no one may build a fire, even in his back yard, unless he has a certificate or license to that effect, signed by the fire warden. James A sandferd is the man. and many citizens are carrying in the vest pockets a license to build a fire.
 The School board has awarded 8 contract for the furniture for two of the rooms in the new addition to the Center school
 The School board has decided to ena- ploy a male teacher for the High school next year, who at the same time will act as superintendent of schools It is believed this action will throw oil upon the troubled waters.
 A merry and lucrative sale of cake was given by the Knights of King Ar thur on Saturday
 Last Friday Wellington Walker and Mr. Nothnagle took motorcycle trip to Middletown and back.
 Judge Howard J. Curtis is today do- ing Norfolk, Va. the Portsmouth navy yard, the big school at Hampton for Indians and negroes, and the hotels and sights at Fortress Monroe.
 Tomorrow evening our local string orchestra gives dance at Red Mems hall.
 Father Duggan of Westport has been visiting Father O'Connor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
Capt. Bogardus Again Hits the Bulls
 v0

This world famous rifle shot who holds the championship record of 100 pigeons in 100 consecutive shots is liv- ing at Lincoln. Il. Recently interview ed. he says:-.1 have suffered long time with kidney and bladder trouble and have used several well known kid ney medicines all of which gave me no relief until I started taking Foley's Kidney Pills. Before I used Foley's Kidney Pills I was subjected to se- were backa acLe and pains in my kidneys with suppression and oftentimes a cloudy voiding. While upon arising in the morning would get dull head aches Now I have taken three bottles of Foley's Kidney Pills and feel 100 per cent better. am never bothered with my kidneys or bladder and once more feel like my own self All this I owe solely to Foley's Kidney Pills and always recommend them to my fellow sufferers. F. B. Brill and Cur tis Pharmacy. -3-F.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28

Recent visitors in town include Quire from Stamford; Samuel Diczin- son from Brooklyn; Dannie Williams from the Storrs Agricultural College; Patterson from Morristown, N. J.; B. Warren Chapman and family from Hartford; and a number of others.
 Horace Allen and Richard King have bought Indian motorcycles.
 Mrs. G. H. Botsford has gone to the Bridgeport hospital to submit to an operation.
 Mrs. c. D. Johnson has returned to Southbury.
 Seven children were born in town Curing February. all but two being girls.
 The bones for the minstrel show to be given on April and at Red Mems hall, are Walter S. Curtis and Charles Harrison and William Appleyard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
FAIRFIELD

Benjanin F: Pease of Greenfield Pease and R. C. Hitohcock of the 1 ed as enumerators for this town for | the next census. MT. Pease will look after all that part of the town which cock the portion lying east of the river. Ten years ago these gentlemen performed the same work when the last census was taken, and it was ac- complished with so much satisfaction the authorities are glad to again give the job into the same hands. Catherine and Deborah Glover are spending the holidays with an aunt in Philadelphia.
 A fine course of free stereopticon lectures has been arranged for by the Pequot library. The first lecture, '-The Story of the Stars, will be de Evered tomorrow evening at o'clock turer and writer on astronomy.
 Mrs. J. Ki11ian is to erect a large and beautiful house on the lot so long left vacant since the destruction of the Toorney homestead.
 Charles Fox, our popular first select man. has purchased from Mrs. W1rtz a strip of land 25 feet wide and about 300 long. that he may have better lines for cutting up his own property into house lots.
 Some time during Friday night some body either threw a stone through one of the glass windows of MT. Kinsella's s new drug store, or smashed in the glass. and helped themselves to cigars, cigarettes and candy.
 The town has sold it's jail cells for s100. How long before new ones will be needed? was a question Judge Perry asked at the last town meeting.
 The boy baby found at Brennan's saloon has been sent to the Lawrence founding asylum.
 Samuel Glover has been elected a. member of the Alpha Delta Phi So- ciety of Yale University. He is spend ing the holidays at his home.
 Walter Meeker and wife, formerly of Southport, are visiting Mrs. Latin of Greens Farms.
 The new boolzkeeper at the Wyrtzen Farms
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
REV. F. I. BROWN LEAVES
 THE METHODIST CHURCH

The Rev. Francis T. Brown, re- tiring pastor of the First Methodist church in New Haven, gave his con gregation a complete surprise last night when he announced in his fare well sermon that he was not only leaving that pulpit never to return but that he was also leaving the min GhiIycb lIer He % announced tbaf he pe- tires now from the service of the Methodist Episcopal church to be- come minister to the Protestant Episcopal church and that he will leave in a short time to take up the work of that church under Bishop Greer of the diocese of New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28
Children Cry / FOR FLETcHER'S GA s c RIA SMALL POx HOLDS STEAMER
 AT QUARANTINE TODAY
Especial from United Pres

Especial from United PFess.) New York, March 28.-Because a pas senger on the steamer Nieuw Amster- dam, which arrived today from Rot terdan, showed symptoms of smallpox the vessel was detained at quarantine. It will be disinfected and released this sent to the hospital and 175 passeng- ers who occupied the same cornpart- ment were sent to Hoffman Island for observation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-28

For forty-four years we have been conducting business at the same old location, corner of Main and John Streets, Bridgeport. Conn.,, and our Private Bank has been established there continuously. We have received and paid out on demand without mo- xice millions of dollars of money de- Uosited with us and we continue to Eeceive nsoney subject to depositor's check at sight, which we allow Three per cent per annuIn, credited to each account monthly. We solicit tF7e accounts of individuals. business men, firms and corporations, and all who want a bank account where they can deposit money, checks or drafts, and leave it for one day, one Week,one month or one year, and draw interest Ora 1t for any time 1t is left with us. we give to the business OUT careful personal attention as the oldest firm or private bankers in this state.
 1T. II. WATSON & co.