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Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
sTockHoLpER TO BLAME.

The desire for sudden wealth is
supposed by a good many people to
be the basis of the perennial interest
in mining enterprises. AS a matter
OF fact the get rich-Quick spirit is &
manifold lrse to the winning indus
try. For ore thing it is the spirit
which makes possible the existence
OF unsound schemes which will not
bear any reasonable analysis as to
probable earning power.
Even more damaging is the effect
upon legitimate enterprises which
necessarily and inevitably require the
expenditure Of a reasonable amount
OF time as well as money before they
can be brought to a profit-earning
stage.
The majority of mining companies
are cursed with a certain proportion
OF stockholders who not only expect,
but insistently demand. speedy re-
suits. regardless Of contingencies of
whatever nature. The moment delays
occur they lose interest in the sue
cess Of the enterprise in which they
have invested and refuse to assist
any further. While this is not gen.
orally true in this county, still there
are notable instances when success
would have crowned the efforts OF
the founders of numerous meritorous
mining enterprises in the camp had
the stockholders stayed with and
supported the local management In
its effort to obtain dividends.
A property which has been favor
ably reported upon by competent au'
thority and which is in the hands OF
honest and competent management
ought not to be allowed to remain
idle. Stockholders in a company own
ing such a property ought to ad
vance their own interests by supply
ing funds for continued development
work. Even II they lack sufficient
capital to furnish big cash reserve
they can usually put up monthly pay
ments sufficient in the aggregate t
l:oep things moving.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
MEETING At ToLLAND.

At a meeting OF the prospectors OF
the James Peak section held at Tol.
land, Sunday a preliminary organiza.
tion was effected; another meeting
will be held at the same place on
Sunday, September 10th.
The new organization was christ.
ened the Tolland Mine Operators
association Of upper Gilpin county,
and the district was named the Tol.
land mining district of upper Gilpin
county.
The following officers werd elected
unanimously: ]. r. Braidwood, pres
ident; James McCracken, vice pres
ident; E. Chaplin Gard, secretary;
George Marsh, treasurer.
The following committees were
named by the chair:
Executive-E. Chaplin Gard, j. B.
Braidwood and George Waite.
Finance-Charles Seller, John Rue
dy, E. ]. Adams, E. R. Baer and w.
H. Newcomb.
Rules and Regulations-Geo.M Marsh,
A. e. Simpson, and F. NJ. Noonon.
Advertising-E. Chaplin Gard ]. B.
Braidwood, Jas. McCracken, A. Koler,
H. Baer. Charles Seller. George w.
Pyles and w. L. Jackson.
Good Roads. w. Jenkins, c. A.
McNeal and e. C. Gard.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
GUNNELl LEAsERs.

E. r. Schirmer has assumed the
management OF the Gunnel and
Grand Army mines together with the
Polar Star mill. This is welcome
news as it means the continued work.
ing of these properties on a more
extensive scale than heretofore.
Under his progressive management
it is expected that the past produc-
ton of $4,000. 100000 gold will be
eclipsed and a new record made in
gold production at great depth in
this district.
The Gunnell has for some time
been worked on the leasing system
and those who have ground are meet
ing with satisfactory success. These
are working in the 700, 1000 and 100
levels and are Gilpin county miners.
The mill ere is sent to the Pola-
Star.
Manager Schrimer says the COM
rany will at once commence work
o: improving the equipment Of the
mill and will handle custom dirt in
addition to the dirt of the leasers
working in their mines. These i'm
provements will bring The Polar Star
up to a high state Of proficiency.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
oRR-HIcks.

At noon August 3Oth, Miss Vera
Hicks was married to Charles E.
Orr Of Bisbee, Arizona, Rev. G. E.
Bergen officiating. The wedding o.
CURED at the home Of the brides sis.
ter, Mrs. Jas. F. Retallack, and was
quiet family affair, though very
complete in all respects. The bride
was given away by her. mother. Mrs.
Hicks Dunlap. who is here on a Wis
1t from the state Of Idaho. After
the ceremony the wedding breakfast
was served, and farewclls and con-
gratulations were said by a number
Of the brides frineds who called or
sent in remembrances Of a substan-
tial character. The bride made the
groom's acquaintance while visiting
the past year or SO with friends in
Arizona where the young couple will
make their future home, and whith-
er they started by the afternoon train
after the wedding. Mr.. Orr has the
appearance In language, locks and
every way Of a sterling young man
for whose complement in life he
could not have made a better choic e.
The bride. one Of Gilpin's most pop
ular girls, is graduate OF the Cen
trail City High school and will be an
ornament to any community. Good
luck to them in life.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
HARSH OPERATIONS.

Mr.. Greenan. Of Boston, Mass, has
acquired an interest in the Harsh
lease. being operated by Arthur G.
Most.
The electric hoist works like a
watch, being the latest design Of its
kind, made by the Mine G Smelter
Supply Co.. Of Denver.
The motor sets on the engine
frame and is geared direct to the
friction, the engineer having control
at all times, through the resistance
at his right hand, operating the brake
and friction with one lever. The rope
speed is 300 feet per minute with a
load of 1000 pounds. including the
bucket.
The transformer house is a work
Of art, being complete with a mod
ern switch board, lightning ar
resters, resistance ground wires and
cut-out switches in case Of over
charge on high tension line. Frank
|Bsrtagnoln Installed the electrical
equipment on contract. = '---.-sSs
The mine is producing on an aver
age OF ten ton day, mostly from a
drift and raise. The vein is 61a feet
wide and contains concentrating ore
carrying values in gold, silver, cop
per and lead. The ore concentrates
8 into 1.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

A number OF the members OF the
Odd Fellows OF the Central, Black
Hawk and Russell lodges, drove to
Idaho Springs Saturday to visit the
lodge Of that city. Several Of the
Grand lodge officers were present
and the evening was most enjoyably
spent with general good time, sup
plemented by banquet. Those from
this county who attended the meet
ing were: Messrs. Dick Trevithick,
John oliver. N. Johns. Jim Gray. z.
z. Ladwig. Frank Schmidt. w. Memo.
John Trevitichk. Jim Chellew. w.
Richards. VIM. Gray. A. Anger, John
Hibbett.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
PICTURE DRAMA.

A thrilling event that was not on
the programme, occurred last Satur-
day when Tom MIX, the noted rider
O. the Selig Polyscope company. un-
Willingly pulled off one Of the great
est stunts ever made In picture
drama.
At the junction OF Silver and North
Clear creeks the picture company
were enacting one Of the acts OF
picture play, in which Tom had to
ride down the steep mountain side in
search Of a doctor. While riding
down the precipitous rocks at this
point, lashing his horse and going at
breakneck speed. making jumps OF
twenty feet and more. the horse
struck on a smooth boulder, slipped
and made two complete somersaults
in mid air. Mr.. Mix managed to ex-
tricate himself at the first turnover
and escaped with minor injuries to
his leg. which compelled him to lay
up for several days.
Manager Golden and others Of the
company were Mortified at the ac-
cident. expecting that Mix was kill.
ed. During It all, Operator Kell calm.
Iy ground away with his camera thus
saving for the thrilling delight
moving picture audiences one Of the
most unique events in picture dramas
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

Governor Shafroth has appointed
County Commissioner c. o. Richards
delegate to the Good Roads Con-
gress. which convenes in Chicago
from September 18th to October 1st.
The appointment is quite recogni-
tion Of Mr.. Richards public service
and the interest he has taken in
good roads and the only thing that
may deter our popular townsman
from attending the Congress is the
fact that he would have to pay shis
own transportation and his expense
whilc in Chicago.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

Those OF our fellow citizens who
were inveigled into purchasing wire
less telegraph stock few years ago.
will be pleased to learn that the high
er court has sustained the convic-
tion and sentence Of those indicted
IN connection with the frauds prac-
tised by the officers of the United
Wireless Co.. by upholding the low
er courts ruling. Christopher c.
Wilson was sent to the Atlanta pen
itentiary for three years. w. w.
Tompkins was sent to Atlanta for
two years. ane Frank X. Butler will
serve one year at Blackwell's Island.
The decision Of the higher court con-
tains scathing denunciation Of the
practices OF the men. The court. how
ever. granted ten days stay be-
foro tho convicted officers will start
their Jail sentence.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

1t Is with keen regret that the
many friends Of Miss katherine Miller
learned OF her departure. Wednesday
for Denver where she will continue
her juvenile work in the public school
OF the Capital city. The parents OF
the many children who have been
under her care. especially regret the
necessity that called her to a new
field OF work. During the part sum-
mer months. Miss Miller has lectur-
ed at three Normal Institutes with
great success. The best wishes OF the
whole community a-e extended to
Miss Miller in her future vocation.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

The vaudeville performance at the
opera house last evening We'd In
point of excellence with the enter
tainment given short time since
by the sweet southern belle. Miss
Louise A. Williams. When It comes
to booking special attraction for
his patrons, Peter McFarlane. invar-
iably shows superior. judgment. May
or speer, OF Denver. who finds 1t dif-
ficult to engage high class Of tai
ent for his municipal performances
should enlist the assistance Of the
proprietor OF the Central City opera
house.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
Argo Tunnel
Sending Ore
GlLPIN COUNTY MINES SHIPPING
1000 TONS PER MONTH VIA
AReo TUNNEL-FURrHER RE.
DUcTioN IN TRANSPORTATION.


The Newhouse tunnel, recently
rechristened the Argo tunnel, must
be numbered among the great drain
age and development tunnels of the
world. 1t fills an important place in
the industry Of metal mining in Gil
pin county, affording inexpensive
drainage, transportation, power to q
dozen Of the leading mining proper
ties in this county, and giving unex-
celled opportunity for the develop
ment of mineralized lodes along its
route which still remain meagerly
prospected.
At present eight properties are &C.
lively producing through the tunnel.
these being the Consolidated Gem,
Sun and Moon, King Bee, Saratoga.
Old Town, Dyke, Prize and Gunnell
mines. The combined tonnage from
these mines, now being taken out
through the tunnel, amounts to more
than 1000 tons per month.
Many other claims are being work.
ed through the tunnel, mostly pros
poets, which do not ship regularly.
but have every prospect of develop
ing into good shippers within a reas-
enable time.
In addition to drainage and trans
portation the tunnel company sup
plies electric power and compressed
air for mine operators working in the
connected properties.
For transporting ores the following
schedule Of charges is now in force:
Ores running above 500 per ton, tho
haulage charge is $1.25 per ton; on
ores running above Sc per ton =, the
charges is 60 cents per ton, and ON
rock below Sc per ton the haulage Ia
40 cents per ton.
Compressed air is furnished at q
rate of SO per shift for drifting ma
chimes and 81 per shift fer stopping
machines. Electric power is supplied
at figure which the company claims
il but little above the actual cost Re-
teently . fiat re4uctioa In these var
ious charges was made for the pur-
pose Of stimulating activity in the
various prope-tes,a and Manager Schir-
mer now states that a further reduc-
tion is under consideration, to take
effect at an early date. It Is tho
policy Of the management to reduce
charges to the lowest possible fig
ure in an effort to develop a great
er volume of business.
The company also does blacksmith
ing for many leasers at moderate
figure. which is a great convenience
to the small operator.
The exact length of the tunnel is
21, 1868 feet. At the deepest point ita
vertical depth is 1900 feet. The dim
ensions are by s feet in the clear,
! and but little timbering was requir-
ed in its entire length. In the mid
die Of the bottom is channel for
water, and the present rate OF out
flow is 500 gallons Fer minute, from
which there is little variation through
! out the year.
The equipment includes both a
steam plant and electrical plant. q
belt connected compressor, a direct
connected generator, five electric To-
comosives OF three and six tons
weight. the lighter ores being used
for switching on the outside, and sew.
e-al hundred cars Of two and three
ton sizes. Power is secured from the
United Hydro Electric Co., of George
town, 10000 volts being received
which is reduced to 44O volts in the
' transformer plant.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
NOT TOO MANY MINES

Is the public suffering from a sur
felt OF too many mines? Who would
believe It? Enthusiastically Colorado
has a large number. Yet the smelt-
Ing industry would have 1t known
that they cannot procure enough ore.
Here are two propositions. Too many
mines, yet not enough ore. Take this
district as to mines. Those who know
we'll assure any that care for such
information the mines with ore are
quite numerous. Nearly all the old
properties were left in condition for
resumption Of operation at any time.
The sceptical would ask, we'll, why
did they cease work? In answer to
that, many might have the same ex-
cuse to make. But this ground has
been covered. The fact still remains
the mines are here waiting the ex-
traction Of ore.
Go into any old-tme mining district
The conditions will be found pretty
much as here. More good mines than
operators. 1t sounds incredulous that
q good mining property should go
begging Why is it? Remembering that
gold is the basis OF wealth and all
metals in demand, yet many proper
ties containing these are idle. OF
course it is recognized that only
capital can take hold Of the larger
propositions. That deters many. But
1t is possible. through leasing, that
individuals may share in the ore out
put of even the best! Often these
large companies have turned the prop
erty over to a set of leasers who are
thus enabled to take a hand in Sc
curing some OF the values contained
in the mine.
The many good properties remain
idle. Were all working in this dis
trict, on a profit basis, the railroad
would be swamped with business.
There is not bit OF doubt about it.
Then, with this array of testimony
mines with gold, lead and copper,
not forgetting the pyrites. which has
value elsewhere-there Is little do
ing compared with what might be
done. No, there are not too many
mines. only a lack Of appreciation OF
what a mine might do for man
caring to embark in the enterprise.
Many would eagerly Join in the quest
for gold were they assured OF decent
returns from their ore. The fact that
ore has values at all is encouraging.
/, but the miner would wishaa 50se- -se-
turn. 1t is not wise to embark In the
=, business haphazard. Five-dollar ore
in large bodies might incite many.
But the more conservative and prac-
, teal would concentrate that. An in
, exhaustible quantity Of this sort OF
mineral could be depended upon to
make an investment safe. Concentra-
ton is needed in most mining dis
tricts. 1t is a wonder that capital
does not take more seriously to the
subject. It should return immense
profit considering the many mines
with dumps of that grade Of ore.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
Operator is
Being Cheated
MORE EVIDENCE OF THE UNJUST
DENOMINATION OF sMELTER
coMsINE-WiLL RELIEF EVER
COMET

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ations Of the smelter trust, are SO.
numerous, 1t is difficult to cover the
subject in a single article. Some
mining districts are favored with low
treatment charges at the expense Of
other mining camps.
AS an instance: Certain sulphide
ores Identical in character to our
Gilpin county sulphides are allowed
a treatment charge OF but $50 per
ton at the trusts Tacoma smelter.
while this camp pays 4OO8o more for
the same service. Is this equitable
or just?
In all the mining csnters can be
had glaring instances Of discrimina.
ton. Mine operators and ore pro-
ducers are alive to the unjust and
misleading charges now made by the
trust for the reduction on their ores.
Continued agitation for both state
and federal control Of this gigantic
monopoly, that 1t may be made to
deal honestly with its patrons, ap-
pears to be the only remedy in
sight.
The trust paying but $3.50 Of the
lead at $3.50 Of the New York quo
tation, loss of the market contents
to the shipper Of 27AT6 Of the value.
is but another evidence of the rap
acity OF this monster Of modern
greed.
l.Ao ~
contents is another glaring evidence
of its greed, as an ore assayingi go
copper is subject to a smelter rake
off of 500 while it is conceded by
all that so loss in smelling is ex-
cessive.
Cripple Creek ores containing 10
ounces gold are charged but $3.50 per
ton freight and treatment while sim
liar Goldfield. New. ores are soaked
&27.00 per ton.
The so-called penalties and deduc-
tions q varying pereentases By the
trust should, be made criminal Of
fence and punished by law according
ly. The trust should be compelled to
mdke u SCucuulc VI u OothASht ShoA DO
so that the ore shipper may know
exactly what 1t will cost to have his
ores treated; as he now knows what
the freight charges will be on his
shipments.
Many a mine superintendent has
fallen down with his people, by re-
porting the assay values Of his ship
ping ore. they figuring the net re-
suits to be the market value as re-
ported. less the smelter charge OF
possibly 1919, when on settlement
they discover the coon in the wood
pile and awake to the realization that
they are making present OF any
way from 25 to $50 to the trust
The smelter schedules as now in
force are for the sole purpose OF
obfuscating the vision OF the ore
producer, as to the true amount he
pays for ore reduction.
While to large extent bunco games
and sellers Of gold bricks" have
been exterminated and brought un
der control by the law. this gigantic
cheat, known as the smelter trust
is allowed to throttle and sap the
life-blood OF the mining industry. But
the time will come and that soon
when this monster will be curtailed
and held within reasonable bounds
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
PRESBYTERIAN NOTES.

On Sunday. September Sd, at II a.
m. Rev. c. X. Powell. the PASTORAL
large. has kindly consented to preach
for the pastor. who still feels con-
siderable uncertainty over his daugh-
ter's condition. though pronounced
out of Immediate danger. Bro. Powell
is well worth hearing and besides has
some good news for Central to be
told at that time.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

Pat O'Mera. fer nineteen years a
conductor on the Clear Creek divi-
sion of the C. & S. railway, has re-
signed his position. Mr.. OMera was
very popular with the travelling pub
lie and will be missed by the pat
rons OF the road.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

Mrs. Lydia Marble, president of the
Rebekah Assembly, visited the local
lodge last evening and made a, splen-
did address. A banquet and a good
time followed.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

No limit to your smokes.
Enjoy as many ROTHENBERG 10c
CIGARS az you please. The best mild
cigar ever blended.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

McFarlane & Sons report that the
battery frames for both the Snug
gler and Pioneer mills are in place
and ready for the iron work which
will be placed Immediately.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
Labor Day Program

Saturday, September End, 2:3O p. m.
pARk-o,LpIN MINES SHARP MUSIC co.
Sunday, September 3rd, 2:3O p. m.
PARk-oLp'N SHARP MUSIC co.
be followed BY Gam. s.s." the Butchers and oroes
Monday, September 4th, Labor Day
Gam. TO IL m.
CONCERT FOLLOWING MAIN
TOWARD oAsH-tr's Prize 80; Second prize s.
2ooYARo DAsH-Fir.t prize SIS; Second prize s7s
SLOW "a JACK aAcE.rir't p.. -; Second pri.. g.
POTATO RAcE-First prize s2; Second u.
SHOE RAcE-Fir.t prize e; Second prize -,
eS.s u~ozs IS s: s.:
EA1 MANS sAc. 200 POUNDS Q. ovEsr.. p: 's ssse"
RELAY RACE reu Men il" Each r..m, 200 Y.rs.-p,. of ST.
Intermission
L3O p m.
BASE BALL CITY PARK ciLPtN MINES
PRIZE OF ssaoo OFFERED.
$3.50 p. m. City Park
sUckNe sRoNcHosTEER RoP'e STEER RIDING FANCY RIDING
Rider. Mr.. DIV. * * Tom y. an. msss,. ess.
ridden finish Mr. Tom
4.30 p m.
BAND PARADE TO rnokI OF SCHOOL HOUSE
Second prize $780,
Intermission
$50 D. m
ILLUMINATED MAeoueo STREET PARADE.
Fancy cestums--Prize g.
L.dIs Comic co.um.-pr4..
esrssmsns Comic cestsme-Ptzs -.
9lS p.
kindis,s spieee
GENERAL COMMITTEE 6 MISCELLANEOUS SPORTS
lsSe = 9Deesesky chatcpa7x Aeeert 1ekueen
J. B: Pratt
Max
Frank eertaan
DANCE COMMITTEE
BASE BALL L. J. Raehof
Laund
Mccullough am
L. }. Raehofsky
ORE sHovELINe B. B. vivian
Neil Mckay MeFarIane
Thomas Cody
Fred Bowden Henry
GEORGE LAuNDER. Marshal Of the Day.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

Wantcd-Clean rngs at this office.
Want them right away quick. too.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
DANCE.

There will be dance at the Ar
mory hall. Saturday evening.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Cooking, Of Central, Sunday. a boy
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

Read the ooserver-s2.oo q year
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-05-05
Real Estate For Sale.

By order of the Ohio Circuit Court,
the undersigned is dir,ctod as as
signee of the Ohio County Bank to re-
ceive written bids from such parties
as desire TO become the purchasers OF
any OF the banks real estate ard rs-
port same to the Circuit Judge at the
June 1911 term of the said court
l have in my hands for sale the
following described real estate:
One two story brick building and
basement on correr OF Main and Cen
ter streets, in Hartford, KY. same
now occupied by Barnard a Company
as dry goods store and by DR.. J. r..
Pirle, as dental office aud the same
in which the Ohio County Banks
counting room is located.
About three acres Of ground in
Hartford, KY. on West side OF NJ. IL.
4 Il. r. r., between Griffin and Fore
man streets on Leitchfield Rad.
About acres OF ground in Hart
ford, KY, on east side Of M. II. &
Il. r. R., between Griffin and Fore
man streets. Nos. and 8 formerly
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-05-05

were in one tract before diViedd by
the NJ. ii, & u. X. II.
About 3 acres of town lCts central
ly located in the town of CentertCSn,
Ohio County Kentucky.
One tract CT land containing 30
acres more or less near Horton. ohia
Couny, Kentucky. SAME known as
the c. A. Edwards farm.
About 10 acres of ground in Hart
ford, Ohio County. KY. on North side
OF Foreman street or Leitchfield road,
lying between l.. p. Foreman's resi-
denee and the lot of J. W. Ford on
the corner OF Union and Foreman
streets
All written bids are required TO be
handed in on or before Monday, the
18th day OF June. 1911 the first day
Of the Ohio Circuit Court.
A. T.. PATE,
42tf Assignee Ohio County Bank.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-05-05
First Christian Church.
w. B. WRIGHT, Pastor.

Bible School every Sunday afternoon
at 1880. On and after first Sunday in
June. Bible School will be held every
Sunday morning at $3.50. James II,
Williams. snpt
Communion service after each ses-
sion OF the Bible School.
Prayer meeting and lecture by pas
tor on Bible school lesson for fol-
lowing Sunday. every Friday evening
Regular preaching services each
fourth Sunday morning and evening.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-05-05
G. A. R. Encampment.

The Kentucky department OF the
G. A. r.. will hold its annual encamp
ment this year. ON May 18th and 18th.
at 0wensboro. A large attendance Is
expected. The encampment Last year.
was In Central City.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-05-05

Mr.. s. W. D0acn, Of Cromwell, paid
us pleasant visit Saturday. He has
been a subscribed to this paper for
years and is loyal to it. For many
years Mr.. L-ach was deputy assessor
OF assessor for Ohio county, but has
now returned to his farm near Crom-
we'll