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Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
ARE FRIENDS OF THE FARMER
elaokbIrds and Other Feathersd crsa-
tures Feed on Insects That
Destroy crops.

A number of years ago blackbirds
were exceedingly abundant through
eastern Nebraska. They were SO plen-
tiful that the farmers believed they
were damaging crops. SO they began
poisoning the birds. A single grain Of
corn soaked in strychnine was enough
to kill a blackbird. In the years that
followed, great numbers Of these and
other birds were destroyed during the
spring and fall. At the same time
thousands of quail. prairie chickens
and other game birds were killed in
every county to supply the market
AS the birds began to disappear,
swarms Of locusts took their place.
These insects Matched out in countless
numbers and began devastating crops.
Few fields Of grain escaped damage.
Many were entirely destroyed. Where
blackbirds. quail, prairie chickens,
plover. and other birds remained, they
took to living entirely on locusts. In
such localities fair crops were se-
cured solely through the assistance Of
the BIRDS.
The members of the United States
chronological commission who wit
messed the work accomplished by the
birds in this region. said the results
were SO complete that it was impossi-
BILE to entertain any doubt as to the
value of birds as locust destroyers.-
William l.. Finley. In Success.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
BLACK HAWK NEWS |NEVADAV|LLE notes.

The pastor will Preach hero Sun
day, November 12, at $3.50 p. m.Sun-
day school meets at 2:30 p. m. Every
one is invited to thee services.
John Riley was obliged to shoot his
Old favor:te hors Q. last Thursday. on
account of the animal becoming sud
denly i'll.
Mrs. P. Murphy went to Denver
last Friday, returning Saturday.
Patrick Murphy has been Ill since
l.st Sunday. Dr. Asluiti is atten ling
him.
Miss Peatrice Richards has teen
sick the past week.
H. C. Eolsinger maze a. business
trip to Denver Tuesday.
H. C. Browne, of tire German
mine is expected from Phila .cirh.a
the first of the week.
Robt. Miller is contemplating a
trip to his home in the east
One of the popular bellies of the
town is ocntemr' ating a trip on the
matrimonial wat,rs.
Jsmes Frouse hes returned from a
three weeks stay in Golden AMI Den
yer.
Dr. ]. w. EEos is recovering rapii-
ly frcm the efse-ts CT his cent ac
cident and was abe to leave this
week for Denver.
Capt. Tcm Fearce was on the sick
list three or four days last week
John Kramer 'nistercd remedies
and saved the lie of Capt. Tom.
Guy Nichols took a trip to Rollins
Vile and vicinity Tuesday. He in
tends to go out there next weak and
remain.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
APEX BREEzEs

Shad Reid drove to the county SCAT
Friday for supplies.
Miss Carbis left Friday evening
to spend the weekend with her par
ents at Central. returning Sunday.
Earl Shelledy. of Central, was vi
itor at the Morgan residence Sa.u
day.
James Morgan left on Sunday to
send several days with friends at tn
county seat.
Andy Donaldson made a flying trip
to Central Saturday. to exercise his
high sterper. who has the record for
fast travelling.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pyle visited Mr..
Frank Branham of Silver Creek on
Sunday. Mining seems to he booming
in that vicinity.
Mr.. McCloui and family, recently
from Maine. are new residents OF Sill
yer, Creek and expect in the near fu
tu-e to develop some good mines in
that vicinity.
Gus. Myers, Of Elk park. is build
ing an addition to his residence there
and expects to have phone put in
Gus. intends to be up to date.
Miss Chardas Reid, who has beer
i'll for some time. is convalescent.
Shad Reid left Tuesday for Denver
to be gone several days.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
DEAN OF ALL INDIANS
sIts!ng Elk, Mighty Warrior Who
Never Killed White Man, is Old
est Redman.

Oldest of all Indians in the United
States. Sitting Elk, former chief of the
Ogailalla Sioux, Is visiting In Denver,
the guest Of the white man, against
whom he always refused to make
war.
For almost century he has been a
leader among his people, but, wiser
than other chiefs, he early realized
that the red man was doomed and at
every opportunity he counseled peace
with the palefaces.
He could we'll afford to do so, for his
people knew he was no coward.
Il have never killed a white man."
he proudly boasts, but l have fought
many battles, and have done many
brave deeds in my long life of ninety
six years. I was but seventeen when
waylaid and killed my first enemy.
That was a very brave deed. Since
then l have killed many, many enc
mics"
Sitting Elk is total abstainer. He
smokes cigarettes, but insists he has
none of the other bad habits of the
white man. He is childless, the last OF
his line, but he expects to live for
many years more-to be hale and
hearty long after he has passed the
century mark.
Sitting Elk moves tall and stately
among his kinsmen, and puffs his pipe
with complacency unruffled by
thoughts of any immediate journey to
the happy hunting grounds.
Bright of eye. keen of mind. the old
warrior dons paint and feathers for
his appearance with the younger
members of his tribe in the headlong
dashes across the amphitheater at the
stock yards, and rides with an aban-
don which defies the spectator to sim
gle him from the reckless redskins
who have but one-fourth his years to
their credit.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
Gathering Fruit.

When gathering fruit, peaches or
pears, o clever woman invented a
simple device that insured the pluck
ing of fruit without danger Of bruising
1t.
The top was taken OF tin tomato
can and the can attached to the end
of broomhandle, so that 1t formed
u cuplike arrangement.
The can is put up underneath the
fruit and slight shake given to de-
tach 1t from the tree. letting It fall
into the can, which is lowered and
emptied quickly. Put n can on the
end of a clothes prop II the fruit hangs
high.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09


The firemen are going to have a
social session Saturday evening. Tse.o
will te gcodly supply Of oysters
and the necessary fluid to wash them
down. The session will be limited
exclusively to fiji emen.
Mr. and Mrz. L. Pircher were
among the Black Hawkites to leave
Saturday for Denver.
Mr.. Eavies, of the Gilpin hotel,
made trip to the big city Sun-ay
afternoon.
Phil. Rohling was passenger to
tAe valley Tuesday.
Ttorvald Crook is having new
floor placed in the postoffice build
ing. Pete Nelson is doing tie work,
assisted by Postmaster Ho!brook
Thcrvald Crock is experimenting the
job.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Anderson a-e
up from Cenver, visiting Mrs. Thos.
Dunstone. C
Miss Agnes Nordlien, after a few
days visit with frfelds in Denver, re-
turned homo Saturday.
Frank Gabardi returned Monday
from trip to tho valley.
Paul Miller and Frances Dollahan
returned Sunday from Denver. They
went down to take the civil service
examination.
Mrs. John 2ohling and brother, Ar.
thur Mitohell arrived Sunday from
the state of Idaho. Arthur's health
shows a great improvement.
The -Four C's met Saturday with
Mrs. Max Hinkle.
Mrs. Louis O'Donr ell left Tues
day afternoon fer Cenver to visit rel,
tiyes. Mr.. O'Donnell Cid not go down
preferring to remain in Black Hawk
The pastor will preach here Sun
day, November 12, at 1880 p. m. The
Epworth League will meet at p. m
sharp. Special mu-ic is promised;
everyone is invited.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
so THEN HE TOOK ANOTHER
How the Pretty Girl Kept Her Word
When Threatened With q
Kiss.

With impudent daring the dashing
young man, having carried on a merry
conversation until the timid creature
had not noticed how far they were
straying from the house, turned to
her and said:
II believe I will kiss you"
"Sir!" she exclaimed haughtily,
drawing herself up with an air of re-
gal disdain. How dare you?"
ut isn't question of courage; it's
a question of taste" he smiled nom
chalantly.
II positively forbid you to do such
a thing!" she declared.
"And what good does your forbid
ding do?" he argued. I'VE are fully a
mile from any one. We are away out
here in the meadows. Listen to the
joyous trilling Of yonder birds that
are billing and cooling. All nature
suggests love-making, and"
".Sir, you are positively rude!' she
interrupted, stamping her little foot.
Il should be rude, indeed, not to
wish to kiss SO pretty girl in such
lovely surroundings" he said placing
his arm Sarmly about her slender
waist.
II will not let you kiss mel" she
asserted.
You will not?" he laughed easily.
''How will you prevent me? I am
stronger than you; you cannot get
away from me-"
II can still scream, thank heaven!
she answered determinedly.
With no further argument he placed
his free hand under her dimpled chin,
elevated 1t to the proper angle and
kissed her.
True to her word, she exclaimed.
Thank heaven!"-Judge.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
Was a Whisky Jack,

Three brokers walking up William
street were attracted by four stuffed
birds In dingy window, says the
New York Sun. One bet the two
others that neither could name all
four.
The other man knew the ring
necked pheasant at sight. and ono Of
the other fowls after inspection. and
made lucky guess on a third. The
fourth bird stumped him. It was
about robin size with long tail.
quaker gray. fuffy. and had white
throat and a white forehead.
"Er-er-catbird." he ventured.
Come again.
Butcher bird. No? Well, brown
thrasher just back from Pittsburg.
You win. What is the bird. anyway ?"
whisky jack" said the wise one.
The other regarded him admiringly.
That's good enough" he said. III
buy on that anyhow. l thought you
didn't know him yourself"
But a whisky jack the bird was.
His other name Is Canada jay, and he
haunts the camps Of hunters in the
northern forests. Whisky Jack Is
merely the guides corruption Of the
Indian name.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
Didn't Need It.


It was the anniversary OF his young
sons birthday. and the proud father.
who felt that he ought to give the lad
something. stepped into oohseller's
shop.
What kind of book would you like.
sir?" asked the assistant. to whom
the other had confided his purpose.
Something that would be useful
and educative.I answered the father.
forgetting that he always detested
such books In his own boyhood.
We'll. here is very excellent one
on 'Self-Help.'"
"Self.Help!" exclaimed the father.
Ben don't need anything OF that kind.
You ought to see him at the dinner.
tablet"
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
HOUSE WITH NO STAIRS
Pittsburo Man Plans New Residence
Embodyins Some Very Unique
Features.

The new residence which is being
built on the Clearview plan at Mount
Lebanon, Pittsburg. for A. G. Smith
of Pittsburgh, has some features which
are unique and probably not embodied
in any other residence in this section.
The house is without stairways or
steps, the slope idea having been sub
stituted The grade of this slope Is
about ten per cent. Entering from the
veranda to the large reception hall
ones attention is directly drawn to
the unique method employed Of reach
ing the upper floor. In the living
room. which is probably 20x35 feet, a
large concrete fireplace and mantel
is the principal feature. with wide
bay window There are no corners to
the house, as each of the four ends OF
the residence are of the bay type.
The only wood used in the construc-
ton Of the building is to be found IN
the door sills, windows and floors. the
latter of which will be hardwood. The
walls Of the building are of cement,
finished with white cement trimmings.
Even the two bathrooms are fitted
with cement tubs. In all there are
ten rooms. The roof is of concrete,
surrounded with q parapet, the porch
roofs are of the same type, thus az
fording second story porches in the
front and rear. both Of which are MT
ted up with concrete flower troughs In
which blooming flowers are now to be
seen even in the unfinished condition
of the house. On the front second
story porch a fountain is arranged.
Engineering Record.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
Durability Of Steel,

1t has been shown that nearly all
the failures of steel occur very early
in its history. If a plate or bar Of
mild steel lasts for a year in service.
it may be trusted to last for many
years. The most injurious thing is
continued bending backward and for
ward, as in what is called the pant
ing of a boiler end. AS one authority
puts 1t, steel has a somewhat "tumul-
tuous :outh." but Sin middle age 1t
is trustworthy. and in old age beyond
reproach In regard to corrosion
there is a difference of opinion, some
holding that steel corrodes more read
lily than iron.-Harper's Weekly.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
Mutton a Muscle Builder.

DR.. d. w. Burbank. graduate man.
ager Of the Stanford university stu
dent body. In researches for more
nutritious proteids upon which to
feed the varsity football squad. has
discovered that mutton contains q
large portion Of muscle-bearing prop
critics. He has purchased 15 sheep
and Is fattening them.
THE student body will erect q
slaughter house," declares Burbank.
where sheep will be butchered and
supplied to the training table. This
year the feeding of the varsity squad
on well-fattened matured mutton will
be conducted as an experiment. and
II the Cardinals can beat the Univer.
sity OF California tenn this fall we
will make mutton the main article Of
diet hereafter"
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
Treasur.rs MOI: Complying With A
Request for Notification So As To
Become Entitled to Tax Deed,
Law of 1906

Request for Notification So As To
Become Entitled to a Tax Deed,
Law Of 1905.
To every person in actual possession
or occuransy Of the hereinafter
dessrit ed lard. 10. or promises,
ard to the person in whose name
the same was taxed or specially as
sesse1, and to al persons having
an interest or tie of record in
or to the sane.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
on the io-rte, nth cay of November,
A. ID. 1907. the following described
property, situate in the Ccursy of
Gilpin and State of Co.o-ado. to-wit:
A certain frame hou-c situate in Rus
sell Gu'ch. in said County and State,
and bounded on the east by Il. Ep-
lett and being the same property
formerly owned AMI occupied as a
residerce by Josoph Pallaro and con-
veyed to him by 7. l.. Timson, to-
gether with building lot ON which
the same stands and situate on the
west side OF Hamrt-n street which
- more definitely described as fol-
lows: Beginning at the northeaster-
ly corner of said lot situate on the
ncrtherly line o. line "a. of survey
number $500 Free Coinage Lode.
the N. E. Corner being corner num-
Der of said srrsey number $500
Free Coinage ole bears North 81
+. 410 feet; theme south 81 w.
so feet; thence south 39' E. $50 feet
to line 1-2 of said survey number
$3.50 Free Coinpge Lode; thence N.
81 e. 90 feet; thence N. 39' w. $50
feat to pace OF beginning. was sod
for the taxes for the year 1906 and
purchased by the said County of Gil
pin.
That the said County Of Gilpin has
duly assigned tie certificate OF pur-
chase issued on account OF such pur-
chase to b. E. Seymour, who hath
made request upon the Treasurer of
said County for not 'fication, as pro.
We'd by law, so that he may become
entitled to deed.
That the said promises wc~e taxei
for said year 1906 in the name OF
Joseph Pallaro.
That the tine Of redemption OF
said real esta'c from such tax sale
did exri-e on the fourteenth day of
November, A. d. 1910. AMI n deed
will issre therefor en- the goth day
OF March 1912, unless redeemed be-
fore do-d issues.
Dated this twenty.eigh.h day OF
October, A. d. 1911.
HENRY p. ALTvATER.
Treasurer Of sad CoInty OF Gilpin.
First pub Nov. 2; last Nov. IS, 1911.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
Hoeorae Sand"

1t was from Leonard Jules Sandeau.
the celebrated French novelist and
dramattst. born at Aubusson century
ago. that another and far greater
writer derived her nom de guerre.
When young student in Paris San
ieau made the acquaintance of Nine.
Dudevant. and during O short-lived
friendship they collaborated in n
novel, Rose ct Blanche" which was
published in 1881. Then they parted.
out Nine. Dudevant. while relinquish-
ing sandeau's friendship. took to her
self portion Of his name and elected
10 be known henceforth a. George
Sand.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
Treasurer Notice Complying with
Request for Notifie alton so as to
6acomc Entitled to Tax Deed.
Law Of 1905.

Treasurer's Notice Complying with a
Request for Notifie alton so as to
6acomc Entitled to Tax Deed.
Law Of 1905.
To every Fcrson in actual possession
or occupancy OF the hereinafter
described lard, lot or premises,
and to tie person in whose name
tie sane WIS taxed or specially
ass sesse1, and to all persons hsv-
Ing an interest or tit,e of record
in or to the sane.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
on the Both cay of November. A. D.
1908, the following. escrite1 proper
ty, situate in the County of Gi.pin
and State of Colorado. to-wit: Shaft
House ard Machinery on Arao miae
in Lake Minirg District, was sold
for the taxes 70. tee years 1906 and
1907 ard urcfased by John Mea-
gher.
That tLc said Join Mcasher has
duly assigned the certificate of lu--
chase issre1 on acs cunt of alch pu=-
chase to H. c. Wills, who hath made
reqrest upon the Treasurer of said
County fo- not.fio alton, as provi6c
by law, so that he may become en-
titled to deed.
That the said premises were taxed
for said years, 1905 and 1907 in tn 2
name of TIE Faraiay Mining Gem
pany.
That TIE tine OF redemption of
said real est; te frcm such tax sale
will expire en- the 2e.h Gay OF Feb
ruary, A. d. 1912, ard deed will
Issue therefor on tn, 9th day OF
February. 1912, unless redeemed be
fore a deed issues.
Dated this 9.h day Of November, A
ID. 1911.
HENRY p. AIITVATER.
Treasurer CT said Comfy OF Gilpin
First pub Nov. 8; last Noys 23, 1911.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
omelettes or srlIss.

Senator MARITIME Of New Jersey
the farmer SENATOR" as 1t is his pride
to be called-was relating in WASH
ington memories Of his farm life.
What quaint minds he said,
'have those New Jersey colored folks
who work New Jerseys farms! l re-
member an old uncle who once
paused in a Job Of potato hoeing to
sing In my ears the praise Of chicken.
"Chickens.' he said. IL 20 accom-
modatin'. Dey's SO accommodatin'.
sub. Yo' can eat 'em bcfo' dey's
bawn. an 20 can eat EN- ahftah dsy's
dead" .N --.l.,.-.- !. F,
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
Tressurer's Notice Complying with a
Request for Notification so as to


Treasurer's Notice Complying with a
Request for Notification so as to
Become Entitled to a Tax Deed.
Law Of zoos.
To every person in actual possession
or occupancy of the hereinafter
described ltnd. lot or premises.
and to the person in whose name
the sane was taxed or specially
assessed. and to all persons hav-
ing an interest or title of record
In or to the same.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. that
on the 14th day of November A. D..
1907, the following described proper
ty. situate In the County of Gilpin
and State OF Colorado. towit: Frame
House on Casey Street. Central City.
Colorado. was sold for the taxes for
the year 1906 and purchased By Gil
pin County.
That tho said Gilpin County has
duly assigned the certificate OF pur-
chase issued on account OF such pur-
chase to Leopold Klein. who hath
made request upon tie Treasurer OF
said County for notification, as pro
vided by law. so that he may become
entitled to n deed.
That the said premises were taxed
for said year 1906 In the name OF
Bessie Thomas.
That the time OF redemption OF
said real estate frcm such tax sac
will expire on the 26th day OF Feb.
ruary. A. d. 1912, ard a deed will
issue therefor on the eth day OF
February, 1912. unless redeemed be-
fore n deed issues.
Dated this eth day Of November,
A. d. 1911.
HENRY p. AllTVATER.
Treasurer OF said County OF Gilpin.
First pub Nov. o; last Nov. 20. 1911.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
still In Doubt.

$50 that is your lmpressfoniatio
masterpiece"
"Yes. What do you think Of it7-
1T certainly is a wonderful piece a
work. What is It intended to rap-e-
scrs:"
II have not decided as yet whether
to call II Sunset OH the Moor or An
Orchard In Bloom.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
A GUNNER eutterfIv.

THAT fellow thinks he has Il
cense to fiirt. but he'll get his"
why his sense Of security?"
"Oh. he was divorced by some
Judge. with q proviso that he must
mt marry ssaiu"
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09
The Joy Rider.

The Joy Rider.
His father laid the foundation Of a
fortune by burning midnight OIL"
Yes. and he Is wasting 1t by ex-
ploding midnight gasoline"
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-09

Hornless monographs at Rapin's
Just in. Prices SIS. $25 and $50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-12

! Ing with small attendance. ConsId-
erahle time was consumed In qualify
ing the recently elected county officers.
Among the visiting attorneys were M.
II. barnes, OF New Kent. and Judge
sydney Smith. of Yorktown.
During recess of court b. G. Wilson.
OF North Carolina, who Is trying to in
terest the James City and York farm
ers In the culture OF the cotton plant
on the Peninsula. made an address ia
a number of farmers on the subject.
1t is understood quite number have.
decided to plant cotton next spring.
"A. j. Hall, a weIl-known James CITY
FARMER, got his left hand cn;srht In thc
knives OF a corn. shredder while Mt
work Saturday. SO. badly mangling the
fingers that they had to be amputated.
Dr. leighton r. Williams, OF New
YORK City, one OF the field agents or
the Committee of International Peace.
addressed the students of William and
Mary College on that subject SATURDAY.
morning; The William and Mary stu
dents Will take UP the matter at as
sembly Wednesday, morning. and prob
ably Will form some kind OF organizn-
lion. Dr.. Wilson, who Is now on tour
OF the Virginia colleges, will visit all
Southern institutions during his itin-
erary mn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-12

thirty feet. from the ground Nine
sticks of dynamite han been put under
this remnant by the demonstrators.
and when they had called the 800 OF
moro people together and then scatter
cd them at safe enough distance
the electric battery was turned on,
and in less time than 1t takes to write
1t that twentyave-foot stump. three
feet In circumference. was blown into
kindling wood. roots and all and a
hole had been left in the ground large
enough to bury an elephant in, It
was G. complete Job, and when the
kindling wood fell all oyer the ground
the crowd cheered vociferously. After
this q dozen smaller stumps on the
farm were blown to atoms, but the
downing of the big one was the show
of the afternoon. Altogether 1t was u
good show.
The Bellwoods. father, sons and
daughter welcomed all the visitors to
the demonstration. most cordially, and
they, with their visitors, took lively
interest in the new-fashioned farming
operations. f. 9. w.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-12
XMAS UMBRELLAS.

BIG FACTORY SALE OF UMBRELLAS
now going on at NEWMAN'S I'M
BRELLA FACTORY. 31s East Rroad
street. III umbrellas for soc; $3.50
umbrellas for 75c; $3.50 umbrellas
Tor ~ SO umbrellas for Sl.49; 81
umbrellas for $L.2S; 81 gold ana sill
Yer horn, Ivory and pearl handles.
with fine silk covers, for sass. we
nave umbrellas from soc UP to $40
apiece. we have "a big lot of chill
dren's Christmas umbrellas from bnc
up to apiece. Call at once, Phone
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-12
USING DYNAMITE
IN GOOD FARMING
Demonstration on Bellwood
Farm Witnessed by Over
800 Interested People.

Bollwood Farm. Chesterfield County.
Va, December 1l.-Three hundred
people or moro gathered hero to-day
to see a demonstration of the use of
dynamite on the fam, and tine
show thoy Witnessed A half-acro was
subsoiled. dozen OF moro tree plant
ing holes were maYe. nfty-foot ditch
was dug, the remnant Of a giant oak
was blown into ,kindling wood, roots