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Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21
MINE OPERATOR
BURNED TO DEATH

w. Fl. Chittenden, president of the
Hampton Consolidated M. & M. com
pany, operating the Hampton mine in
the Russell district, was burned to
death in his cabin sometime between
midnight last evening and an early
hour this morning. The cabin was
situated close to the mine and how
the fire originated is a mystery as
the man was alone in the shack at
the time. The building consisted of
two rooms and cellar and was burn
ed completely to the ground. 1t is
supposed that the fire originated from
a defective flue and Chittenden, who
was in bed, was overcome by the
smoke and gas and was unable to
get out of the burning building.
The first known of the fire was
this morning when Steve Dalolio, a
miner employed on the Chase mine,
noticed the smoldering ruins when
he was going to work. He notified
Cesare Leoni, who was working on
the Hampton. A search was made
for Chittenden and when he could not
bes located it was concluded that he
had met death in the fire. Coroner
Hamllik was summoned and among
the ruins the body of Chittenden,
which had been burned beyond recog-
nition, was found. All that remained
of the human form was the trunk.
The remains were gathered in a
blanket and brought to Central.
Neil Mckay, who had gone to the
Hampton this morning to see Chitten-
den about moving some machinery
from the present shaft building to
a point where another shaft is to be
worked, assisted in removing the re-
mains from the debris.
w. H. Chittenden was a resident of
Denver and had just returned from
a visit with his family Monday even
ing He had been connected with the
Hampton for some time. He was past
go years of age and leaves a wife,
one daughter and two brothers, all
living in Denver.
Coroner Hamllik called up w. X.
Chittenden, brother of deceased this
morning and notified him of the
death. He will arrive from Denver
this evening and in all probability de-
eide to remove the remains to that
citx for interment.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21
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ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.

William Retallack, Jr., formerly a
resident Of this city, attempted to
commit suicide in Nederland Thurs
day of last week. From reports his
failure in an attempt to affect
reconci Nation with his wife, who had
threatened divorce proceedings, caus-
ed him to make the attempt at self
destruction.
Retallack is the proprietor of a
drug store in Nederland and on
Thursday afternoon of last week
swallowed a quantity Of bichloride of
mercury. When the poison commenc-
pain and his sister-in-law was attract
ed.He told her what he had done and
He told her what he had done and
she telephoned for the doctor, who
was in Eldora. The doctor, over the
phone, instructed the girl what to
do, and the life of the would-be
suicide was saved.
Since the trouble between herself
and her husband arose some six
weeks ago, Mrs. Retallack has been
making her home with her parents
in Denver. The couple have three
children. Two are living with Retail
lacks parents and Mrs. Retallack has
one with her.
Mrs. Retallack before her marriage
to Retallack was Miss Ada Kilt and
lived in this city with her parents.
The couple. was married In Central
about six years ago. Both are well
known in Gilpin county.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21
A FINE TREAT.

| The musicale and playlet, given By
the Central City High school girls
at the opera house last Saturday
evening was the biggest event In
many season. A very large crowd
turned out to enjoy two and one-halt
hours of the finest music heard Ia
Central in long time. l
The program started with two live
ly selections by the High School
Girls chorus, which included about
forty of the fair maidens for which
Gilpin county, and only Gilpin coun-
ty, can boast.
Owing to an accident to the picture
machine, 1t was announced from the
stage that the illustrated songs
could not be given.
Special mention may be given OF
the vocal selection, 1.-THE Venetian
Boat Song" by Miss Lille Ayers.
The young lady has a wonderful voice
and responded readily to several en-
cores. Myrtle Bowden gave two selec-
Wulcu were dppl ny lnC
audience. In fact every number was
pleasing to the audience, who showed
their appreciation by numerous en-
cores for every selection.
Next came the college comedy en-
titled after the Game" To start
with the girls commenced making
real fudge, which, from the writer's
seat in the Observer box, looked
good huff to eat" The work of Bes-
sic Henley as Nancy Norris, or Nan,
and that of Robert Morrison, as Jack,
is worthy of special mention. The
Irishwomans account of the foot ball
game was enjoyed. Mary Floyd, as
Jane, the Irishwoman, proved her
ability in the role. But, of course,
it comes natural to her.
To Miss Clara Belle Sawyer, who
worked untiringly in her efforts, be-
longs the credit for the evenings en-
tertainment, and those fortunate
enough to be present Saturday even
ing will anxiously await the time
when the opportunity affords another
evening of such as was given.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21
SULLIVAN APPOINTED.

Capt. NJ. X. Sullivan received a
telegram from Senator Guggenheim
this afternoon informing him Of the
confirmation of his appointment as
postmaster of the Central City office.
Mr.. Sullivan is receiving the warm
congratulations OF his friends upon
his good fortune. He is undecided as
to just when he will assume his new
duties but will take charge Of the Of
flee sometime between now and the
first OF the month. Asked as to
whether he had made the selection
of his deputy. Mr.. Sullivan said he
had not decided positively upon any
one but that in all probability Merle
NARROW would receive the appoint
ment. The selection Of Mr.. NARROW.
who Is well and fuvorably known in
Central. would meet with general ap-
proval.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21
MRS. MARY J. JAMES CALLED.

Mrs. Mary J. James, 76 years Of
age. died Monday Of senility at her
home on Lawrence street. Deceased
was born in Galena, ILL.,. and came to
Colorado in 1878. Her husband, who
was quite prominent in mining cir
cles In this district. She leaves u
daughter, Mrs. l.. V. Pannock, resid-
ing in Cripple Creek, and nephew
VIM. Blight. a resident of Central
Services were held yesterday after
noon at the late residence. Rev. C
w. Hancher officiating. The remains
were taken to Denver this morning
for interment.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21

The elk are becoming SO tame
that frequently they come SO near
town they can be seen without the
aid Of glass. Last week one Of the
band that have been wintering with
in a few miles Of Steamboat came
down Woodchuck and was in plain
sight Of the road for several hours,
and did not attempt to get away
until young lad began firing at It
with a % rifle.-Steamboat Springs
Sentinel.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21

J. w. Kelley, general ticket agent
of the Moffat road takes the respon.
sibility Of the influx of negroes into
Routt county in this way: He says
someone wrote to him inQuiring
about the opportunities Of locating q
colony OF settlers in western Routt
county. He replied to send them on,
and nearly tainted when twenty or
thirty cold gent'men" showed up
and greeted him with, "he'h we all
is. mistah Kelley"-and what could
the poor man do? The coons want
ed to come and the Moffat road need
ed the money.-Routt County Senti-
mel.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21

| Mayor-elect and Aldermen-elect
having taken the oaths Of office as
prescribed by the City Charter, coun-
Gil was called to order.
Roll Call: Present, Mayor Cody;
Aldermen Williams, Slattery, Powers,
Mckay, Teats, Eilmann, Moody and
Riehards.
Mr.. w. H. Hoerner made applica-
| ton for permission to place new side
walk in front of his residence on
Eureka street, also said that he ex-
pected several visitors to this section
during the coming summer from east
ern points and requested the co-ope-
ration of the City Officials and cit
liens in showing them the points
of interest and resources of this dis
trict.
Alderman Mckay moved and Alder
man Eilmann seconded that Mr.. Hoer
ner be granted permission to lay side
walk at his own expense. or at the
| expense of the owner, of the abut.
ting property, whom he claims to rep
resent. Said sidewalk to be laid un-
der the supervision of the Street Com
missioner.i
Communication from General Land
Office in regard to st. Louis lode,
No. 2, and its conflict with townsite
of the City Of Central. On motion
made by Alderman Eilmann, second
ed by Alderman Mckay, matter was
referred to City Attorney.
Application of Samuel Orr fer lot in
Block Al read and on motion by Al
] derman Eilmann same was to be re-
/ ferred to Lots and Lot Appraismeen.
Committee as soon as new committee
is named by mayor with instructions
to report at next meeting.
City Attorney was instructed to
draft Resolution and proclamation in
regard to rabies, whooping cough,
measles and chicken pox in accord
ance with the ordinances of the city
and the resolutions of the State board
of Health.
The following named persons were
elected by the council to the respect
i've positions for the ensuing year:
NJ. ]. Leany-City Clerk and Treas
urer
J. Mccuilough-Police Magis.
trate.
George Launder-Marshal, Street
Commissioner and Assistant Health
Officer.
Robert C. Johnson-water Com.
missioner.
w. E. Withrow-City Attorney.
S. A. Rank-City Surveyor.
Gustav Kruse-Nightwatch and
T, Policeman.
J. w. Mccullough, Water Rate Col.
,. lector.
i Mrs. ]. C. Franks-Care of Spring
Street Loading place.
Mayor Cody appointed the follow.
ing committees for the ensuing year
the first named person being chair
man:
Finance-Eilmann, Teats, Moody.
i License-Powers, Mckay, Williams
Police-Williams Eilmann, Mckay.
Fire-Richards. Teats, Powers.
Lots and Lot Appraisement-Teat
Slattery, Richards!
Street and Alley-McKay, Eilmann
Powers.
Water-Slattery, Eilmann, Williams
Richards. Powers, Teats.
Quite discussion took place IL
regard to sewers but no action taken
Alderman Eilmann moved and AL
derman Mckay seconded a motor
that council adjourn to meet Thurs
day. April 21, 1910, at 500 o'clock P
: NJ. Motion carried.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21
CALL FOR WARRANTS.

Parties holding registered warrants
issued by the City OF Central mark.
ed CITY" dated prior to November
18th. 1907. and bearing any number
below 1858. or registered warrants Is
sued by the City of Central marked
Water" dated prior to November
10th. 1907, and bearing any number
below 1868, are requested to present
the same for payment on or before
Saturday. May 21st, 1910. Interest on
said warrants will cease on that
date.
NJ. ]. LEAHY,
City Treasurer.
Dated at Central City. Colorado,
April 18th, 1910.
First pub. Apr. 81; last May 10. 10,
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21
CARD OF THANKS.

We take this method Of expressing
to our good-hearted friends in Jeffer-
son and Gilpin counties our deepest
thanks for the many favors shown us
during the death OF our loving hus-
band and father, John Buckman.
Mrs. John Buchanan and Family
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21

You will find In this issue a half
page ad Of the manufacturers Of the
celebrated brand OF Golden Seal flour.
They offer to give handsome kitch-
en- cabinet to the most popular lady
in the county. Read the advertise
ment and either vote for your wife
or someone elses in the contest.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21

The Hawley Mdse. company pride
themselves that they carry the very
best of everything in the grocery
line. II you doubt this. ask your
neighbor who Is steady patron Of
this store.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21

CAPITAL for meritorious mining.
manufacturing and railroad enter
prises. For particulars apply to Char.
les T. Johnson & Co., Suite 215,
Warder Building. Washington, d: G.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21

A new and elegant line OF shoe.
and oxfords to suit the taste Of the
most fastidious and prices right a
BACHARACH'S.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21

Automatic Vacuum Cleaner for rent
81 per day. Carpets cleaned 81 per
hour. Agents for Electric Cleaner.
Reckling & Willinski, City.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21

Reduced price sale at Barker's. All
goods marked down-Bargains In
everything.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21

the Aldermen thanked retiring May
or Jenkins for the many courtesies
extended during the past two years,
Mayor jenkins responding.
On motion of Alderman Richards,
Council adjourned sine die.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21

Hats and Caps from so cents to
$500, at BACHARACH'S
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21

Oranges and bananas at Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21

Choice line of fruits at Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-21

The Gilpln Observer. 81 a year
The Detroit times., 1910-12-26
SENATE SEAT NO. 90
IS SURELY HOODOOED
Who Will Get II? Is the Question
Pazzling Attaches-"No. 13"
is All RQht.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.--Who is
going 10 get seat No. % in the senate
OF the United States under the read
justmcnt necessary because of the re-
cent elections? Next March marks
the passing of many of the old timers
and those senators who have not had
the choice seats are now filing their
applications with the sergeant-at-arms
for some coveted place. The senators
may lot know it, but little investi-
CATION shows that seat No. 90 is hoo
doc. Will any of them have the nerve
to occupy ii?
The Indian sign" was first put on
No. 23 when Senator Wolcott OF Col
orado occupied it. He was defeated
Tor reelection and died abroad short
ly afterward. Senator Mcmillan moved
into No. 23 after Wolcott vacated 1t.
He died in office. Then Senator Wet
more took II for few months, only
to have the Rhode Island legislature
become deadlocked. 1t was six months
before Wetmore was returned and In
the meantime. his seat was naturall~
forfeited. kittridge was sitting there
when Wetmore reached the senate af-
ter the deadlock ended. kittridge was
defeated when next he came up for
election. Senator Burkett OF Nebras-
ka, has been occupying No. % OF late
years. He has just met defeat In that
state and will be succeeded by Repre-
sentative Hitchcock.
Old attaches of the senate are won
dering who will draw No. %. No
hoodoo has seemed to attach TO No. 13.
The Detroit times., 1910-12-26
G. JAY VINTON WILL BE LAID
IN THE TOMB THIS AFTERNOON
PalIbearers To BE Men Closely Asso-
ciated With Deceased In Business
and Church Life.

The remains of G. Jay Vinton, presi-
dent and general manager of the Vih-
ton Co, will be laid to rest Monday
afternoon in Woodlawn cemetery.
Funeral services will be held at /: 80
in the Woodward-ave. Baptist church,
Of which Mr. Vinton had been for
many years member and most active
supporter The services will be i'll
charge of the Rev. NJ. p. Fixes.
The pallbeacers will be Walter
Smith and Willis Hough. who repre-
sent the Woodward-ave. Baptist
church; 7. 7. Leete and Robert Zug,
associated with Mr.. Vinton in build
ing up the Y. NJ G. a. and Robert
McFate and Charles Raymond. of the
Virton Co. "Vinton's cabinet a body
composed OF superintendents and fore
men Of the concern with which Mr..
Vinton was identified, will attend the
funeral in body, and accompany the
body to the grave In private car.
The Detroit times., 1910-12-26
ON HIS 25TH ANNIVERSARY
LIGHTS LAST WEDDING CIGAR
Indiana Man Has Smoked One On
Wedding Celebration For
25 Years.

SOUTH BEND, Ind, Dec. 26.--ln a
novel way, Mr.. and Mrs. Mentor WetZ-
stein celebrated their silver wedding,
anniversary by having their marriage
ceremony performed by Rabbi Abra-
ham Cronbach after an old Jewish
custom and Mr.. WetZstein smoked
the last of a box of twenty-five cigars
presented TO him on his wedding day.
The guests of honor were the aged
parents OF Mr.. and Mrs. Wetzstein.
who have passed their golden we'd
ding anniversaries. A dinner and re-
ception al Oliver hotel was attended
by many guests
After the banquet, p b. Harmon, OF
Racine. Wis. Mrs. Wetzstein's father.
presented Mr. Wetzstein with the last
OF the twenty y-five-year-old cigars. and
he smoked it, The box was presented
to his son-in-law on the day of his
wedding. Mr. Harmon took the box
to his home and each year os the an
of his daughters marriage,
sent her husband one of the cigars
The Detroit times., 1910-12-26
CELEBRATOR KILLS MAN
WHO SOUGHT TO CALM HIM
Drunken Negro Was Paradns Village
Street, Loading and Firing
AS He Went

PENN YAN, y. Y, Dec. 26.-Charles
Bennett, a Negro, shot and killed Jay
Close in Dundee, Yates county. today
end then attempted to kill himself
Bennett, who had been drinking,
started down the main street with a
shotgun, loading and firing it at ran.
dom. Believing that the Negro had no
murderous intentions, Close, youth
OF n, approached him and tried to
pacify him and induce him TO surren-
der the gun. They we're parleying
whom Bennett suddenly put the
weapon to MS shoulder and fred a
load OF shot into Closes head.
Bennett stood for a moment as II
stupeiied, then swung the muzzle TO-
ward himself an dlircd the other bar
rel. Although he blew off part OF his
jaw It is said that he will survive.
The Detroit times., 1910-12-26
SLAYER IS PUT TO
DEATH BY MOB
Mountaineer Who Killed Sheriff Is
Taken From Deputies Who Try
To Spirit Him Away.

HOT SPRINGS. Ark, Dec. 26.--Os-
car Sherwood, mountaineer, charg.
ed with numbering Sheriff Jake
Houpt in Hot Springs. was intercept
ed by mob, as deputies attempted
to. spirit him from the county jail,
and was put to death. His body was
riddled with bullets.
Deputies attempted to take Sher-
wood from the county to the city Jail,
when a mob OF Houpt's friends was
formed. Sherwood was taken out
through the rear door of the jail. Two
blocks from the jail, almost in the
heart of the city. mob of 80 masked
men overpowered the deputies and
seized the prisoner. They had pre-.
pared to lynch Sherwood, but the
sight of him prompted a speeder
means. About one hundred shots
were fired.
Sherwood. awaiting trial for the
murder Of Sheriff Houpt, had recent
ly been granted change of venue
lie was to have been taken to Ben
ton. Ark, for trial. this morning.
Sheriff Jake Houpt was killed in a
street fight here last August. when
Oscar Sherwood and his brother
George, white men, emerged from a
saloon and began shooting up the
town.
in a pitched battle between the
desperadoes and Houpt and several
citizens. George Sherwood was
wounded and he died later. Oscar
Sherwood was saved from lynching
at that time and was confined in the
penitentiary for safe-keeping proceed.
ing trial.
When he was granted a change OF
venue. he was removed TO the county
Jail, preparatory to being taken TO
Benton for trial. What Houpt' s
friends regarded as unwarranted len
iency by the court in granting "A
change of venue was bitterly resent
ed and mob determined last night
to storm the county jail.
Deputy Sheriff John Rutherford
warned Sherwood, when he heard of
the ruse. Shortly after 2 o'clock this
morning, Rutherford spirited Sher
wood from the county Jail. intending
10 lodge him in the city prison. Ruth
erford was powerless at the hands Of
the mob None of the lynchers was
recognized. each wearing a handker-
chief as his mask.
The Detroit times., 1910-12-26

IL looks like another reactionary
senator may join his fellow patriots
up on the shelf When the Repub-
licans carried the Wyoming legi sla-
ture last November il was pronounced
a great victory for Senator Clark. one
OF the western cogs in the great "sys.
TENS senatorial machine.
AT the same time Joseph NJ. Carey.
a Republican, was elected governor
ON a progressive-Democrat ticket. He
has been in the senate once before
and since the election efforts have
been made TO persuade him TO make
the race against Senator Clark, whose
term expires next March. 1t is very
probable that insurgent Republicans
and Democrats In the Legislature will
Join hands and elect Carey.
The Detroit times., 1910-12-26
CUT DOWN
AMAZING HARVEST
OF DEATHS
Times Correspondent Finds in Nsw
York Museum Of Safety Many De-
vices for Protection Of People
Who Work.
Half Million Americans Meet With
Accident or Death From Ma
chinery Each Year.
BY w. G. SHEPHERD.

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-In 20 Amer
ican homes there will be received
terrible message of death every day
OF 1911.
Probably a few minutes later a
heartbroken woman and frightened
children will receive all that remains
Of husband and father-the mangled
body of a man who had few short
hours before gone cheerfully to the
railroad yard, railroad shop or train.
Your husband is hurt" is another
terrible message that comes every
day TO hundreds of homes from tine
railroad tracks; for every day in this
year of our Lord, 1911, 2SS American
railroad men will suffer accident.
BY the time Jan. /, 1912. rolls
around over 10000 American railroad
men will have been killed. An army
of about 5000 widows and about 30.-
900 fatherless children will have
been added to the already grewsomo
list.
And about 105 900 railroad men Will
have been injured, many OF them
permanently.
95 Fatalities Each Day.
but IHls is OILY duOuL IdliIOduS-
Many more of us are in danger
than those who work on railroads.
Thirty-five thousand of us-perhaps
nore-who work in factories and
mines from the Atlantic to the Paci-
fic. who are establishing homes and
trying to raise children TO be good
American citizens, will have been
killed in accidents before Jan. |, 1912.
Every day during the year the un-
expected death message will be TAX
en- to SO American homes, He has
been killed"
Ninety-fve funerals day, in tho
United States, Of men, women and
children who, being we'll one moment.
were snatched to death in industrial
pursuits, or killed in the roadways by
automobiles or vehicles of some
other sort!
II the average of other years Is no.
exceeded half million of us will
meet with accidents in industrial pur-
suits during 1911.
This means that one out of every
200 OF us in this broad land will be
hurt by machinery or by some other
contraptions OF modern invention be-
fore the 1912 New Year comes
around.
About 100000 Of us will lose hand
or leg. Twice that many will be
made cripples for life.
Machinery will crush us: saws Will
cut off our hands; we will be suffocat-
ed in mines-perhaps thousand OF
us; breaking wheels, bursting boilers
and explosions Will injure us: 10000
OF us will be burned In residence fires
The Detroit times., 1910-12-26
GOSSIP SAYS SHAKE-UP Is
COMING IN TAFT'S CABINET
Secretaries Knox, eailinger and Mac
veagh May Resign Their
Positions.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Certain
developments of the past few weeks
were cited here today as the. basis
for the revival of the rumor that the
new year will see shake up in the
Taft cabinet. The dope" includes
the RESIGNATION Of Secretaries
Knox. Ballinger, MacVeagh and pos
sibly Wilson. Knox is known to have
expressed dissatisfaction over his
loss OF influence in administration
policies and the premiership has
apparently degenerated into a mere
ministerial position.
A congressional committee has
cleared Ballinger of the Pinchot
and CLAWS charges: President Tart
has stood by him throughout. Now.
politicians say, is the time for the
executive to rid himself Of an "Ob-
stacle to success"
General credence is given the re-
port that Charles Scott. now repre-
sentative from the second Kansas
district and chairman of the commit
tee on agriculture, who was defeated
this fall is a candidate to succeed
James Wilson. secretary OF agricul-
ture. Wilson has achieved the
record for which he sought-that Of
champion longdistance cabineteer.
More or less indefinite stories say
that Franklin MacVeagh, secretary Of
the treasury is to be replaced at his
own request on account OF ill-health
and that he may be succeeded by
Secretary to the President Charles
Dyer Norton. Another report is that
Norton has received an offer from n
big financial concern. It Is doubtful
however. if Norton could be persuad-
ed to leave his present post. Presi.
dent Taft has called him assistant
president"
Two Lame ducks" are being men
toned to succeed Ballinger-Senato
Flint of California and Rep Tawney
Of Minnesota.