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Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05
FALLS OFF JIM PEAK.

AS thrilling an adventure as one
would care to experience, was that OF
Edgar Smart, one Of party of three
that made trip to James Peak last
Saturday morning.
The trio, composed OF o. A. Dunn,
travelling man, Edgar Smart, OF the
Teller House, and Ernest Goldberg,
driver for the Williams livery, set
out early Saturday morning for the
peak. On their arrival they made the
ascent and shortly after reaching the
summit, were overtaken by a severe
snow storm. When the storm ceased,
the party had had enough and start
ed to make the return trip down the
peak. In making their way down,
Smart missed his footing and Slid
down a slide of rock distance OF
thirty-five or forty feet. He landed
en- his head and was rendered un'
conscious. He was rescued by the
other members OF the party and the
descent was completed.
The injured boy received the beat
attention possible under conditions.
The city cabin at the peak came In
real handy and the boy and party had
good shelter from the storm. The
tired and disfigured party returned
home Monday morning. The boy was
placed under the care OF physician
who found 1t necessary to use four
stitches to close the severe wound
on the forehead. Aside from several
bruises about the face and body
Smart received no other injuries.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05

ing have been solidly laid, and from
now on a steady progress that in a
few years will push the mining pro-
duction of Colorado up to the old
records may be EXP rected.
To give the mine operators of the
state better acquaintance with the
methods that have been developed
for making the highest possible saw
ing at the lowest possible cost, the
Colorado Scientific society has ap-
pointed a committee to arrange a
series of practical lectures of talks.
The members of the committee are
r. A. Parker, a mining engineer Of
recognized ability, and DR.. Victor c.
Anderson, president of the Colorado
School of Mines. Fifteen or twenty
speakers will be secured, and the
entire course given at Central
City. Silverton, Ouray, Boulder, Idaho
Springs and othed mining towns.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

At the NJ. E. church, Sunday, Oct.
Sth, the class meeting will be held
at 10 a. m. The pastor will preach
at IL a m, and p. m. The Sunday
school will be at 2:45. Everybody is
kindly invited to all the services OF
the church. The pastor was pleased
to see in the congregations last Sun
day number OF his old friends,
some Of whom had come miles to be
present.
1t is hoped that this may be one OF
the best years the church in this city
has ever had. To this end let us each
strive to be present at every ser
vice. unless detained by sickness.
Strangers will find hearty vel
come. II you are not connected with
some other OF the churches Of the
city, we invite you to come and find
a home with us.
s. A. WEBER, Pastor
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05
THE DEMAND FOR MINES.

While the mining share market is
sluggish in every financial center.
1t is indeed gratifying to note that
there is an active demand for. good
mining propositions. This is almost
conclusive evidence that investors de-
ma1d, in return for their money, an
almost rigid guarantee that they will
get their investment back with a
heavy per cent Of interest. In other
words, they are not inclined to specu-
late. They want mines, and not min
ing stocks. Having purhased prop
erty of proved value they may in
corporate for the sole purpose Of IA
lcilitating operations, but it is their
Intention to work the property for
what there may be in it, and COM
pany stock is very closely held.
In every mining center, today, are
to be found representatives of gigan-
tic mining syndicates, agents Of big
capitalists and foreign corporations,
who are always on the lookout fo-
big mining properties; the bigger the
better These men are experts in
their lire ard are ready to look in
to any proposition in which the pur-
chase price is blocked out On four
sides but they Will not look at a
prospect; nor will the people they
represent purchase minority inter-
est in any mine, in any producing
and dividend paying company; for
,s,ey want a control, or nothing. And
when they succeed at last in getting
what they want, they are willing to
expend thousands, and even millions,
in mine development. in mine equip
ment, and in the installation of re-
duction works.
The condition of this phase Of the
mining industry is an Improvement
we believe, over that which prevailed
only few years ago when there was
an almost overwhelming demand for
mining stocks, no matter whether
the securities were based on mines
Of merit or wild cat prospects. 1t
is better for the country in which
the big mines are located, and furn-
ishes an incentive for owners ol
promising properties to develop them
into producing mines; into bonanzas
which will tempt the investor and
lead to sales at fancy figures.-Sal'
Lake Mining Review.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05
EMPLOYING BIG FORCE.

The Frontenac-AdudGel mines, un.
der the management of H. P. Lowe,
are now employing one hundred men
in the mine and mill.
On the basis OF recent test runs Of
mill ore that netted a saving Of $S.3l
per ton, vigorous development In the
lower workings of the property will
be prosecuted during the winter
months. AS the tonnage treated in
the new mill will. practically be con-
fined to ores broken in making this
development. but one shift will be
maintained at the mill at present.
This new development work will
create a large reserve that will bo
available for future milling op-
erations.
This policy of the management In
building up immense reserve tonnage
of payable ores for future use. Is
commendable and insures the sue
cess o: the enterprise.
Too many properties in this camp
in the past have lost out by cutting
the mine and negleeting to prose.
cute needed development. thus fail
ing to realize continuous output
Of ores.
Next week Manager Lowe will
leave for the London office, meeting
those Interested at that end. when
It is expected that his reports on the
many test runs will result in much
! larger operations at the mines.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05
OUR QUICKSILVER PRODUCTION

The worlds production OF quick
silver last year was 3.747 short tons,
of which the United States produced
773 short tons. Quicksilver is usual
" quoted in "flasks,' flask con-
tanning 20 pounds. The American pro-
duction therefore represents 2O,6Ol
TASKS. OF this amount California fur
nished 1871 TASKS. In 1850 the
quicksilver production Of that state
was 1928 TASKS. but California's
greatest production was In 1881
when the yield was 60,s51 flasks.
In 1910 only two countries produc-
ed more quicksilver than tho United
states-Italy ss2 tons and Spain 1,102
tons. These and other statistics are
given in an advance chapter on
quicksilver from Mineral Resources
Of the United States. 1910. by II. d.
McCaskey, Of the United States Geo
logical Survey. A copy Of this chap
ter may be Obtained upon application
to the Director Of the Survey, Wash
ington, d. c.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05

In view of the heavy losses from
forest fires last season. and the ser
ious danger confronting the state
this season on account Of dry wealth
er, the state game and fish COM
missioner calls your attention to Sec
ton 2737 OF the Game and Fish Laws
which states that no person shall
set fire to any timber or grass be-
longing to this state or the United
States or set fire in any place where
1t is liable to spread to such timber
or grass, or leave any camp fire un-
extinguished. All parties building
camp fires in this state must have
a camping permit. whether camping
for business or pleasure. which can
be obtained from the clerk OF any
county court within the state upon
payment of the sum Of fifty cents as
fee.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05
ARE MINES TOO H,aH-PRIcED'

There is probably no better way Of
through the success of others. Most
Gf the successes have been through
the sale Of properties. Tie next
&. eatest return is in dividends paid
to stockholders. OF course, individual
ownership probably pays the most.
This is speaking Of producing mines.
Leasers often do very well at the
business. Capital invested in reduc-
tion works, where the plant is not
experimental, can hope for enormous
profit. With this array Of testimony
concerning returns from mining,
should be viewed with complacency.
The other side Of the picture may
not be so enticing. Much money has
been lost in stock. Many mining com
panies had no need of existence. But
it must be stated the organizers Of
such really believed their properties
would develop into something worth
while. They could not very we'll pres
ent proposition that had nothing
back of it. Anyone investing in such.
while they did not deserve to lose,
would probably have lost just as
much in something else.
The purchase Of a property has a
great deal to do with profit and loss.
Are mines held at too high valua-
ton? A mere prospect is often sold
at fabulous price. The owner Of
such believes his property is worth
all he can get for it. In the old
days, before the mining expert was
as big factor as he is now. prop
critics changed hands upon the mere
looks Of things. Some turned out all
right; but, maybe. most Of them did
not. Not much Of that haphazard
style remains. Capital exacts a great
deal before it will invest. That is
proper. 1t makes results more GER
tain.
The subject uppermost is as to the
value of a mine. Do owners hold
their possessions at too high val
uation? It sounds almost absurd to
ask thirty thousand dollars for a
ten-foot hole. a silver mine that had
a remarkable surface showing. This
is fact. That mine put out about
a quarter of what was paid for it.
But this is not saying the property
may not prove equal to the best.for
practically little work has been ex'
pended in developing the mine.
The price Of mines seem out OF
proportion to what they show. There
is SO much left to chance. or course,
il mine is developed and has all
necessary equipment and a welide
fined vein. a pretty fair guess can
be made Of its value. But the owner
adds something to cover any possible
big return to the purchaser.It would
seem there is no real solution ol
what mine is worth. In high val
uation by an owner and the amount
one may wish to pay,a deal could be
amicably adjusted by the calling in
o. a disinterested third party.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05

e. Goldman left Tuesday afternoon
for New York to spend the remain
der Of his days with his family. Mr..
Goldman leaves Central City after
a residence here Of but few years
less than half century. For forty.
three years he was engaged in bus
mess. conducting cigar store and
saloon. He is known to people all
over the United States and many peo
pie residing in Europe enjoy his nc
equaintance. He leaves many friends
in Gilpin county who hope that he
can spare the time at frequent In
tervals to visit the town.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05
LOOK At THE BRIGHT SIDE.

Occasionally few of our valued
citizens grow pessimistic and long
for the good old times of this the
original gold camp of the Rockies.
They deplore the apparent dullness
in mine production when if they
would but look up and around they
would see that their fears were
groundless.
This is due in large measure to
a case Of poor liver, otherwise known
as billiousness, for the facts are that
there never was a time in the camps
history when good showing mining
properties were in greater demand
than today.
This case Of blues is dominant all
over the country, consequent upon
the too long possession OF govern
ment control by party that has
outlived its usefulness. The frantic
efforts of that personification Of
good living and good digestion, the
honored president of these United
States, Mr.. Taft, goes to show as to
to to retain their hold on the reins
of this government, which as the i'm.
mortal Abe said was intended to be-
a government for the people and by
the people.
With all dominant financial inter.
ests pulling the wires that make the
puppets jump, who unfortunately for
the common people, have been plac-
ed in the lead to do their bidding.
it is true that upon first glance, it
is enough to give the average citi-
zen dose Of the blues.
The facts are that old Gilpin coun-
ty is still the peer among the coun-
ties of this Centennial state With q
yearly production of one million and
better in the precious metals and in
position where help is asked Of no
one. The citizens of this county are
better prepared to weather the storm
now pending, unless ditched by
those now in the ascendancy at Con.
gress than any other like community
in this Union.
With reserve of over 5000, 900,
held by the two National banks Of
the county, all owned by our frugal
citizens. plus daily production Of
approximately $4,000 in the precious
metals, which is a much higher aver
agerper capita production and earn.
ing power than any other county in
the state.
Renewed activity is dominant in
this the richest square mile on
earth, which will soon increase the
present output ten fold. All over the
camp may be seen signs of continued
and increased prosperity. The north
ern section more especially Is ac-
tive and their immense reserves Of
gold will soon be outpour:ng for the
benefit Of all mankind.
Up to date methods. by electrical.
ly operated dredges, moderrized mill.
ing plants together with the latest
improved mining machinery all have
share in keeping old Gilpin to tha
front
Several prominent business estab-
lishments have recently changed
hands at top notch prices, the former
owners wishing to retire from active
operations, having made sufficient for
their nc eds; then new owners anxious
to share in the prosperity which Is
certain, sure and stable in all lines
Of business in this the cradle Of the
state.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05
REcLAIM'Nc a MINE.

| In the matter of a good mining
property properly equipped with ore
bodies intact, it would seem an act
of folly were that property not work
ing to the limit. There are a mum.
Der of such in that position here in
F, Gilpin. Take some Of the best
known, that have made records in
the past. There is little to prevent
the continuation OF work on these
Yet they are idle. But this subject
has been dwelt upon before and is
only reverted to again to call atten-
ton to their possibilities should
anyone care to take them over.
A number have been idle SO long.
anyone reopening them would be com
PEELED to begin all over again. The
plants have become almost obsolete.
That is, the equipment is antiquated
and would require up-to-date meth
ods for properly working the same.
But the one satisfaction would be
that they could have what they de-
sire most-ore. They nearly all were
left with good indications, some with
ore bodies intact Just a little work
would be necessary to get at them.
1t is right to say that some Of the
properties have bodies of ore too
low-grade to expect any great returns
This is why some may not have con-
tinued operation. In this connection.
when these shut down, the pro-
cesses for treatment were not as per-
feet as now. The class Of ore found
here is now better understood. Far
better than in the past. This should
be considered. Better facilities for
handling the ore are also in advance.
SO that those who might care to work
any Of Gilpin's old-time mines would
have better chances for success than
those who worked them in the early
days.
This argument should appeal to the
investor. 1t is big item in mining.
For the lack Of present day system,
the old-time mine closed down. Now
that practically all the essentials for
A
successful mining are assured the op
orator, there should be no hesita-
ton in taking over that which prom
ises SO much. This view is enter
tanned by numbers, who have proven
the wisdom Of the adoption Of up
to-now methods in developing min
ing property. Anyone can see this
success, as shown in the Topeka and
others. That mine lay idle for many
years. 1t did not require any great
amount to put It in shape for co"
tinuous production. II the outlay was
extensive, its operators are reapine
i,andsome returns for their efforts
at rcc'aiming a mine. Reclaiming Q
mine is good. There are others here
equal to the Topeka.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05
GET READY FOR WINTER.

Cold weather is coming on and
now Is the time to buy stoves. quilts.
and other essentials to keep the body
warm during the winter months. The
A. L. Anderson Furniture store has
O. complete and varied line Of every
thing in the way Of household furnish
ings Mt attractive prices.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05

Mrs. Jane Farager. wife OF 1obt
Farager. died this week in Denver
The body will be shipped to Central
and the funeral will be held Satur'
day afternoon mt o'clock from the
Harris chapel. Interment in the
Masonic cemetery.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05

w. F. Cantwell, who recently
bought tho Eclipse stables. closed a
deal Sunday for the Adler hotel and
is now conducting the ame.Mr. Cant
we'll is IN old time hotel man, hav-
ing conducted hotel in Lyons.
Colorado.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05
CHURCH NOTICE.

The Rev. Mr.. Fison. OF George
town. will conduct services Mt tho
Episcopal church next Sunday at II
o'clock. a. M, and Z o'clock p. m.
Celebration OF the Holy Commun-
ion at the morning service.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05

A heavy rain fell Saturday night
throughout the county and flushed all
the fumes and -gulches. No damage
was done in or around Central.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05

A man never really appreciates his
wife II she stays Mt home all the
time.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05

Trade at Hawley's and get your
moneys worth.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-11-29
e><SSeerfS

Calvesfoot jelly aayors, Jar
M;nce Meat Atnaores To-, o
Plum Pudding Royal Scarlet W.
sapce Melba something real classy bottle 'oc
California Peaches Full assortment, .zac ~ ~
Hawaiian Pinappe Fail assortment can - ''
Bartlett Pears finest Eastern, large .o'o
Preserved Ginger fancy Canton, pots ooc anu 0o
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-11-29
Salads

japanese Crab Meat simply perfect pound cans 20
rupny Fish resembles chicken half pound csn s1oo
Ibsters 10 ID can soc Shrimp, l5c. and &c
7,av;ed Ham Famous Underwoods, &c., and ssc
Peanut Butter 12c; Pnentos can 15c and t
Jockey Club Durkees Eeinzs Salad Dressing so'p
Paprika Bottle 12c Curry Powder, Bottle ~
Olive OIL Pure bot soc ao Imported Malt Vinegar po @
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-02-02
ALFALFA GROWERS
TO HANDLE SEED
AT LEAST PLANS TO THAT END
ARE MADE TODAY IN DRY
FARMING CONGRESS AT
PIERRE.

Pierre, S. Dat the opening of
alfalfa day in the Dry Farming Con-
gress this morning, Mark Rich, one
of the leading growers of Fall River
county. outlined his plan for a gen.
eral organization under the name OF
the Western South Dakota Seed
Growers Association, for handling
alfalfa seed along the same lines OF
cooperation as that Of the California
Fruit Growers and to save to the
growers the difference of about four
teen cents a pound between the price
they receive and the dealers price.
A committee to work up such an or
ganization was selected to meet at the
call Of Rich, the chairman. The rest
Of the session was given over to a
discussion of alfalfa growing by prac-
teal growers.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-02-02
START CAMPAIGN
AGAINST BAD EGGS
PRODUCE MEN EFFECT AN OR.
GANIZATION AND WILL SEND
w. Il. TURNER TO PIERRE
TO START SOME REFORMS.

Sioux Falls, S. D.-There met in
Sioux Falls Wednesday afternoon
nine men from different parts of the
state who deal in butter and eggs in
carload lots. A. N. Cook Of vermil-
ton, pure food commissioner for the
state met with them. The object of
the meeting was to perfect an organ
ization which shall have for its OBJ
feet the lettering of conditions In
connection with the butter and egg
traffic and also poultry.
The nine men present we're Of one
opinion and that was in favor of an
organization. which was perfected
by the election of the following Of
ecers.
Presidents. ". Hill, Of Parker.
Vice-president-C. H. Kelley OF
Madison.
Secretary and treasurer - F. H,
Gray Of Centerville.
The above officers are also to form
the executive board of the associa.
ton. The name of the association
will not be announced until bylaws
and constitution are adopted.
w. E. Turner of Mitchell, one OF
the leading produce dealers of the
state was selected to 50 to Pierre
and interview the members Of the
legislature in the interest Of a new
egg inspection law which will require
that all eggs be candled before be
Ing put on the market.
Those present at the meeting aside
from Prof. Cook we're, w. E. Turner
of Mitchell, c. H. Kelley of Madison
s. ". Hill Of Parker, F. H. Gray o.
C%enterville, H. P. Hoard Of Alcester
Jacob Heb. jr., Of Marion; w. H
Buck and I. F. Kelley Of Madison; ]
Goetting Of Lennox.
The time and the place for the mex
meeting will not be decided upon un.
til the committee on bylaws signife,
its readiness to report.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-02-02
SOLVES A DEEP MYSTERY.

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tom of my heart" wrote c. B. RAIDER,
of Lewisburg, w. Va. "for the won
derful double benefit l got from
Electric Bitters. in curing me Of both
a severe ase of stomach trouble ana
of rheumatism. from which I had
been an almost helpless sufferer for
ten years. 1t suited my case as
though made Just for me-" Cor dys-
pepsia, indigestion, jaundice and to
rid the system OF kidney poisons that
cause rheumatism, Electric Filters
has no equal. Try them. Every bot
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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-02-02

,reasurers proper compensation for
ecir work, regardless of the amount
OF the tax collections II their coun-
ties.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-02-02
NEWS FROM ETHAN

Ethan. 8. D.-Mike Coyne bought
the house now occupied by William
Carleton, on Main street Monday for
1920.
Frank Lanfanberg bought the
house now occupied by T. H. Dona-
hue for $500 and the vacant lot be-
tween the two houses was purchased
by NJ. j. Coyne. price 3175.
Mr.. Adams bought the farm for-
merly owned by NJ. J.. Coyne senior.
for $3.50 per acre. This property
vas all sold at auction on Monday.
Miss Katie Weiland has returned
TO the home Of her sister, Mrs. Henry
STOPPER.
Rob. Coyne lost his pocket book
Sunday in Ethan. with about SIS In
It besides valuable papers.
Mrs. A. q. Bauer and children re-
turned from Parkston Monday az
ternoon.
Haley Trow returned from Parks
ton Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Bracha, Mrs.
and Mrs. Henry Thompson. Miss Ret
Ia Tobey and Haley Trow went to-.
Mitchell Saturday and attended the
play. THE Goodies Of Liberty" Sat
urday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Tiff and
family will move this week to the
farm of Mrs. Tifft's father. Mr.. Pin
nell, near Alexandria, Mr.. Tilt de-
Gliding to try farming for an occu-
| patton for a while.
=. Holiday arrived from Rock
Rapids Saturday evening.
Dick Loomis got his household
goods and family moved in from the
farm into the Joe Rabe house in the
east part Of town on Monday.
Teachers meeting in the school
house on Saturday was well attend
Cd.