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Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05
WHOLESALERS AND
PARCELS POST.

IL lS uOL surprising 10 ledTu Iuol
the wholesale dry goods merchants Of
following the example Of those
in Chicago, have formed an organiz-
alton for the purpose of opposing and
II possible, defeating all parcels post
legislation. It will be surprising, rath-
er II similar organizations are not
formed in all parts Of the nation.
Nothing could be more natural than
that the wholesaler should stand be-
hind the country retailer in his con-
test for existence against the mail-or-
der house. The Boston merchants rep
resent that any action against the
passage of parcels post bill, while
in part for the interest Of the country
merchant, would in the main be for
their on preservation, as the elm
ination of the country merchant
would mean the elimination of the
greater part of their merchandise.
This Is soundly stated. The interests
of the country retailer and the city
wholesalers are mutual and INSOFAR
able in this matter. And the combin
alton thus formed although with no
such intent, becomes at once the
strongest supporting prop Of the ex-
press companies. Mail-order houses
have not thus far made great inroads
on the country retail trade of New
England; but their influence is be-
ginning to be felt in this section and
1t is already regarded as a menace
to the wholesale trade. In the mid
dle-west the mail-order houses have
become possessed of mills and fact
cries to such a degree that in the
distribution Of merchandise the job
ber and the wholesaler have ceased
to be factors in their operations. In
other words, the mail-order houses
are apparently bringing about precise
ly what many advanced thinkers have
the elimination of the middleman.
The mail-order customer in very
many instances already is dealing
practically with the manufacturer or
producer.
Inexorable economic laws are cre-
ating the conditions of which the
country merchant and the wholesalers
complain. If the public is to be bene-
fitted by a more efficient distribut-
ing agency, and cheaper, than tho
express companies, other interests
than the express companies may feel
the pinch until adjustment is reach
ed. The step toward parcels post
is certainly a progressive one. It.
must be met as all other great
changes have been, by the adapta-
ton Of the individuals and intel ests
affected to the new and inevitable
conditions. In the end all such
changes are for the general good and
the general good is the first consider
ation.-C. s. Monitor.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05

When a man feels blue he is like
ly to paint the town red in such a
way as to leave a dark brown taste
, in his mouth.
Singing is said to be excellent tonic
for the morals Of young people. It's
effect on the neighbors will probably
preserve the balance, 1owevcr.
The man who can do his work
twice as rapidly as his associates,
doesn't loaf around half the day-he
does twice as much work.
In Germany a man who wrote a po-
litical poem was sent to prison for
seven years. Crime is more adequate
ly punished in Europe than in this
country.
The person who pays a pretty COM
pliment to every person he meets
gets reputation for truth-telling that
he does not deserve.
That which Napoleon could not
reach at the height Of his military
glory has been achieved by Dame
Fashion without bloodshed. She
tho world-ruler.
Before marriage woman has faith
in man that will move mountains.
After marriage that faith will move
the wood from the woodshed to the
kitchen.
The man who sedulously guards the
sanctity Of his home has more reli.
gion than many who regularly warm
the mourners' bench.
Real good manners como only from
those who have q feeling OF respect
and kindness for their fellowmen.
The 2-cent fare rate ordered by the
Minnesota legislature had no effect
on the bill Of fare handed you on the
dining cars.
When we see plumbers and othcr
so-much-per-hour men at work, VIC
often wonder what they do for ex-
erciso.
After marrying a man she had
known but one day. a st. Louis bride
now says he is a lunatic. She must
havo been lust crazy" to get mar.
rled. horseN.
Christian Science may be whom
your wife makes you believe that she
believes the nice little stories you
tell her.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05

A very gratifying situation we find
brought against us by Mr.. Hicks is
that the state press In sentiment is
with the writer. We have yet to read
a comment published in any paper
outside Of Central City that has not
ehown favoritism for the defendant.
a recent editorial along this line ap-
peared in the principal daily news
paper Of the western slope-The Sen
tinel-published at Grand Junction,
where goodly portion Of the carly
days of the writer's newspaper
career was spent and with which pub
lication we learned that the most es-
sential quality in the conduct of a
newspaper is independence and abso-
Lutte fearlcssness. BY adhering to this
commendable policy, the Grand juno
tion Sentinel has grown from a small
paper of 20 years ago to the high
position Of prominence and power 1t
has attained in Colorado journalism.
The last paragraph OF the Sentinels
editorial In which we feel particular
ly complimented is cheerfully given
space:
without discussing the merits OF
the case whatever, but speaking
simply to that phase Of it-that is
his attempting to prove his assert
ions-shows that Stull has not yell
low streak In him at all and Is stand
ing by his colors. We feel like com.
plimenting Mr.. Stull because he has
had the manhood to remain by the
charges hc made. II they were not
truo, they should never have been
made. That they were made and that
no is attempting to prove them, shows
that he had full belief in what he
considered was tho truth in what he
said"
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05

The women of New Jersey are en-
deavoring to have the legislature of
that state pass a law compelling
married women to wear rings on
their thumbs to preclude the danger
of single girls flirting with them.
How about the married women
why not require them to wear a
ring on their thumbs or in their nose
as protection to the men who are
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05

A water pipe in the Morris building
on Main street bursted through freez-
ing last night and caused large
patch Of plastcring to fall in the
pool room OF Tippett G Licberman.
Fortunately there was no stock in
the pool room in the section where
tho pipe bursted or this would have
boen ruined with the water.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05
NOTICE OF STOCK
HOLDERS MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting Of the stockholders OF
the Jenkins-McKay Hardware COM
pany will be held at the office Of the
company in the City Of Central, in
the County of Gilpin and State of
Colorado, on Tuesday, the 10th day
of January, A. D. 1911, at eight
o'clock p. m, for the purpose Of el-
Getting directors for the ensuing year,
and for the transaction Of such other
business as may come regularly be-
fore the meeting.
JOHN C. JENKINS,
Secretary.
First publication Dec. 29th, 1910.
Last publication Jan. 5th, 1911.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05

There is talk of repeating the wo-
mems suffrage act in this state.
This is a matter that should be left
exclusively to the women to deter
mine. Let the women alone vote on
the proposition and the outcome will
settle the matter positively.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5th, 1911.

Monday the Colorado State Editor
ials association holds its annual busi-
ness session in Denver at the Albany
hotel. A banquet to the state Off
cials and members of the legislature
is being arranged.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05

Don't ruin your eyes reading by q
coal oil lamp. Use electric lights. Let
US point out the difference to you.
The Gilpin L. H. & p. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05

The Hawley Adse. company pride
themselves that they carry the very
best Of everything In the grocery
line. II you doubt this. ask your
neghbor who is a steady patron Of
this store.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05

The Tuesday Reading club will
meet with Mrs. Joe Floyd. Tuesday,
January 10th.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05

Motion pictures and illustrated
songs at the opera house Wednesday
Saturday and Sunday nights. Doors
open 1880, curtain 8 o'clock. Admis.
ison 10 cents, children half price.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05

Imported goods, extensive in guam
tity and the best in quality. At the
Philips Mere. company store.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05

A big crowd attended the dance
given Saturday evening by the st..
Ann society.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05

Your competitor has his
sore news in this issue. Why don't
you have yoursl Don't blame the
people for Aocki~g to his store.
They know wf,at NJ, has.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05


The same were examined by tho FL
nance committee, and on motion of
Alderman Gilman, they were allowed
and the city clerk was ordered to
draw warrants on the treasury for the
several amounts.
On motion Of Alderman Hall, that
$500 and vote Of thanks be extend
ed to Mr.. Bloomfield for the fish he
sent to Black Hawk for the reservoir.
(Carried.)
On motion of Alderman Flick, the
marshal was Instructed to order the
Gala. Milling and Mining company to
fix their flume so that tie water
would not run onto the road and
freeze.
On. motion Of Alderman Hall, the
mayors warrant for the collection Of
taxes for the year 1909 and 1910,was
extended until next regular meeting.
On motion council adjourned.
JOHN P. ROLLING,
City Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05

Floor coverings at Anderson's.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05

Anderson's for Household goods.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05
MAKE YOUR APPEAL

to the public through the
columns of this paper.
) With every issue it carries
its message into the homes
and lives Of the people.
Your comoetitor has his
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05
BLACK HAWK COUNCIL MEETING

Black Hawk, Colo, Jan. 3rd. 1911.
Regular meeting Of the city coun-
Gil called to order by Mayor Grutz-
macher. Roll call: Present, Mayor
Grutzmacher, Aldermen Gilman, Bo
lander, Flick and Hall. Absent, Alder
men Lynch and McNevins.
Minutes of the last regular meet.
ing were read and approved as read.
Reports of the city clerk, marshal
and treasurer, were read and on mo-
tion Of Alderman Flick, they were or.
dered filed.
The following bills were presented
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24

ding with business. They want to
know where they stand. They do
not want to count upon a few months
of good times, only to have every
thing swept from under them by a
wave Of political agitation.
The splendid ability and wide in
huence of such men as Governor
Woodrow Wilson could not be en-
ployed TO better advantage than in
working for the public welfare and
prosperity along the line Of safety
and simplicity, a. advocated by At
torney General Wickersham.
Why should not the strong men Of
all parties Join hands to build up
and make secure the prosperity of
the average working citizen? Why
not quit experimenting and make
fast that which IL good--washing-
ton Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24

In good health, chances are IL to !
that you'll live beyond so For longer
life he'll offer these odds: To be 20,
5b to /; to be so, s to /; to be 90. 90
to 1. But he'll say that you have less
than chance I'm 2I6 to be 20. less than
1 in 51s to be so and only chance In
100 to be 80.
Suppose you are 80. Your chances
run this way: To be 20, II to Ii to be
so, ~ to 1; to be 60, 21s to 1 to be 20.
~ chances In 10; to be so. in 81; to
be 90. in 100.
Or 40 years old. Actuaries' odds are:
To be 80. Is to i; to be 60, 2z to 4:
to be 70, chances out Of 10; to be 80.
1 in 5ss plus; to be 80. in 100.
Fifty-year-olds' prospects are hg-
ured: To be go, 4Ts to i; to be 70.
about IL to 1; to be so, only in s.;
to be 90, I In 100.
Say you are 60. 1t runs this way at
that age: To be 10, 2 to /; to be so.
chance in 4; to be 90, In e6-
II you are 20 your chances OF turn
ing the 30 year milepost are 8 20 8;
to be 90. in so.
Eighty-year-old men ana women
have only I chance in II to stave of
the funeral until after 90
II you are 90 there's no hope FOR
you. The actuaries have no fgures.-
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
SPOKANE MAN WILL
CONDUCT GAME FARM.
Doctor Will Raise Mink and MusIrats
Fer Their Fur.

Two thousand acres in the lake dis
trict north Of Athabasca landing, in
the province of Alberta. have been
leased by DR.. Il. J. Burger Of Spokane
and his associates in eastern Washing
ton, who purpose operating a mink and
muskrat farm as a commercial enter
prise. The work of preparing the farm
and stocking 1t with animals will be-
gin early in June. DR.. Burgen said
Of the project:
81 90 not recall having heard Of q
similar experiment anywhere in Cam
ada, but { have devoted all Of my
spare time for seven years to careful
Investigation, and am convinced that
the undertaking will be a financial
success.
81 was over the ground recently and
chose the location. We are arranging
10 place 5000 rats in the lake, which
In well stocked already. Dark rats
will be used, as the pelts are Of high
er commercial value than the lighter
varieties.
1.-The rats require no food other than
what they can get themselves except
In unusual cases. We shall prepare
for emergencies by growing carrots.
which win be fed to the animals II
necessary. The muskrat pelts are
worth from so cents to 81 each.
at is a much more difficult problem
70 handle mink, as special pens are
necessary, and the net must be sunk
deep into the ground 30 they viii not
escape We shall obtain 500 animals
when we befdn operations in June and
should have several thousand for com
mercial purposes q year from next
winter. TIE mink VIII be fed on fish.
which are abundant on our lease We
shah also handle some cattle, horses
and dogs in connection with the fur
farm"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
Don't Worry---Eat,

Memphis, Tenn.-Mrs. Emma d
Looney Of this place. says: II suS
fered misery for nearly eight years
but since taking Cardui, 1 am mucI
stronger and / haven't missed q sin
gle meal. I hardly know how to ex
press my gratitude" Don't worn
about your symptoms. Cardui doesn"
treat them. What you need Il
strength. Cardui helps you to ge
1t. Take Cardui because other ton
les and medicines do not contain III
peculiar and successful ingredients
imported especially for its manufao
ture. Half a century of success hal
stamped Cardui with the seal OF pub
lie approval. During this time Car
dui has benefited a million women
Why not you? Try 1t today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
What Average Man Wants

The widespread omment upon
Attorney General wickersham' q
speech at Princeton shows that he
has struck q chord that appeals to
every man who has anything or who
hopes to have anything. His appeal
for simplicity and directness OF gov
eminent. his protest against the pill
ing up of experimental and compli-
Gated laws. and his strong argument
against such changes az lead to hair
trigger government by popular ca
price are refreshing and reassuring
In these clamorous days. By this
one speech Mr.. Wickersham has tar
en- front rank among the prominent
Americans WHO stand for the solid
and enduring features Of this govern
nient. a. distinguished from fslla-
cious and demagogic theories OF
popular rule"
The noise made by frenzied re-
formers aud reckless would-he lead
ers ought not to be mistaken for
the demand of the American people.
The shadows murmur, but the
deeps are dumb" The people Is
whole are not howiing for new laws
and governmental experiments. They
are asking for chance to attend to
their own business. They are in no
mood for muokraking. They have
had enough Of bombshells and In.
terruptions. They want business to
have Q chance, The workers.. the
hustlsFs, the bone and sinsv OF the
country are for the man Who would
build up and not tear down; the man
who sticks to tried principles, who
looks before he leaps.
Einsty-uine out Of 100 Of the men
who are called rich In this country
have made their money from moth
ing. They were poor enough when
they started. Other men Of equal
ambition and thrift are startiag On
the road to competence and wealth.
They are entitled 20 every encourage
meat. There should be no hurdles
or gates ahead OF than. they are
the very backbone of the nation.
Their eageruess 10 "get ahead" 90 the
motive power that has puehed this
country forward. They are not bother
ing their heads about Initiatives and
refersndums ip government. bat they
are nightly interested In oppertun-
tides to make honest dollars, provide
for their families and leave their
children In better shape than they
themselves we're In childhood.
Radical sxperiments In government
and continual tanperine with the
machinery Of this Law are stumbling
blocks 20 these workers. Experiments
are Dangerous, too many laws demon
sitss the iav itself and tinkering
with the tsrie shslts industry. The
country suspends activity while II II
kept In doubt, Just ~ an army wa
yers when its commanders quarrel.
Nothing would BE- better for tn
dustry than . speedy decision Of the
great eases psn6ins N the supreme
court. Thts 20 ons Of the causes of
business stRgnstion. allied 20 the
menace OF new and untrisd laws.
what the men In shirtsieeves want
10 relief from political informed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
WITHDRAW FROM
MOTHER CHURCH
Christian Science Congrega-
tons at Minneapolis and
Duluth Split.
RAP PRESENT TEACHINGS
Statement Issued at Boston AscFibes
Move to Personal Views Of
Minister.

Minneapolis, May IA. z.
Smith, G. @. D., Of the Fourth Church
Of Christ, Scientist. here yesterday
gave out Q copy OF resolution
adopted at Q meeting OF the church
membera by which by vote Of 90
to the members decided to with
draw from the mother church at
Boston and become a Christian Sci
enee reformed church"
The reasons given In the resolution
are that ''since the death OF Mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24


Eddy the Christian Science board of
directors has absolute authority to
control the teaching" and that the
board condemned Christian Science
a. taught By Abbot Smith, who was
a personal student Of Mrs. Eddy.
DULUTH CHURCH sECEDEs.
Duluth. May 24.-At q meeting
OF the Second Church of Christ. Sci.
enlist, of Duluth Sunday resolutions
were adopted. with but one dissent
ing vote, seeding from the mother
church.
BOSTON IN EXPLANATION.
Boston, Mass, May 24.-The fol-
lowing statement concerning the
Fourth Church Of Christ Scientist. Of
Minneapolis, was given out by AL
fred L. Fariow Of the committee OF
publication Of the mother church
here:
early last fall the complaint was
made by q number Of Mr.. Smiths
students and others that his teach
ings purporting to be Christian Sci
enee were largely erroneous and In
correct. After thorough investiga-
ton the board Of directors OF the
mother church became convinced Of
the truthfulness Of the charges and
Mr.. Smith was requested to refrain
from teaching until he 30 corrected
his views as to again be in line with
true Christian Science a. set forth
by Mrs. Eddy in the Christian Science
text book.
START CHURCH OF OWN.
"Mr Smith did not accept this ad-
monition. but rendered his rssigna-
ton from the church, which was &C
cepted. A few Of his students and
personal followers, who constituted
the smallest OF the SIX Christian Sci
ence churches in Minneapolis, have
followed his example. Mr.. Smith and
a few personal sdherents withdrew
from one of the large Christian Sci
ence churches in Minneapolis q few
years ago to form an organization Of
their own"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24

circles that the engagement of Major
Butt to Mrs. Lucy Hays Horror
Laughin of Pittsburg will be an
nounced shortly. Major Butt has
been attentive to Mrs. Laughin for
more than @ year.
The prospective bride is the widow
of Thomas K. Laughin of Pittsburg,
who blew out his brains in his Pitts
burg mansion on the night of March
IL, AVI0.
Mrs. Laughin, who is the daughter
of John Horror of Cincinnati, is a
splendid tennis player and enjoys all
outdoor sports. She has two chill
dren and is wealthy, having Inherit
ed most OF her husbands estate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
is MAJOR BUTT TO BE
TAFT'S BR0THER-IN-LAW?
Washington Hears Aide TO President
VIII Wed Rich Sister OF
Latter's Wife.

Washington. May "a Major
Archibald Butt. aide to President
Taft. shortly will be the presidents
brother-in-law, according to q rumor
in society. IL marrying the sister OF
Mrs. Taft will make Major Butt as
sumo such Relationship:
The statement is made in official
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
Head Crushed In Wheel.

Mason City. Iowa, May 24.-John P
Miller. a young farmer living near
Britt, yesterday thrust his head in thu
wheel Of a gasoline engine which hat
stopped. 1t suddenly started. kiIlipi
him instantly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
CHANCES OF LIFE.

Figures That indicate Your Probable
Future In Years.
DO you ever wonder how long you
are going to live? Ask an actuary. the
man who figures it all out for the Life
insurance companies and who can tell
with almost supernatural precision.
He'll tell you that If you are 20. and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24

A touch OF rheumatism, or a tinge Of
neuralgia, whatever the trouble IL.
Chamberlain's liniment drives away the
pain at once and cures the complaint
quickly. First application gives re-
lief. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
BURY MAINE IN OCEAN

Remains of III Fated Battleship VIII
BE TOwed Out TO Sea.
Washington, May 24.-Unless 9th
erwise directed by congress all thai
remains of the i'll fated battleshiI
Maine. after IT has been raised from
Havana harbor and stripped of part
Of value. will be towed out to SCI
and sunk in deep water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
KIDNAPERs GO TO PRISON

StA6ut9 Tor burglary invoked
Against Two In New Mexico.
Las Vegas, N. NJ, May 24.-Judge J
G. Roberts of the district court pro
nounced sentence yesterday on VIII
Rogers and Joe Virgins. the confess
cd kidnapers of the baby, Waldo Rog
ers, on March 20 last. Rogers receiv
ed FIVE to twelve years in the peniten
tiary and Virgins seven to twelw
years In the absence OF a statute FOL
KIDNAPPING in New Mexico the mer
were prosecuted for burglary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
kne~, What We Wanted.

Shell do not care to marry you. ]
do not care to even talk to you. He %
widower)-That Is precisely the reason
I want you to marry me.-New York
Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
THE FRENCH RELIEVE FEz


Tangier. Morocco. May 24.-The
French column under command Of
General Moinier, entered Fec on the
evening OF May 81. The French
force met with no opposition on the
part OF the rebellious tribesmen be,
sieging the suitan's southern capt.
tai. All Europeans in the city are
safe. II Is stated that dissenttona
have broken out among the rebei-
lious tribes besieging the city. and
that they have engaged In serious
fights among themselves, later sep.
arating. Thus the approaches 20 Fes
were free to the relief column.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
Mans ssvina Grace.

All men are born lazy. but in some
Of them the sense OF shame is strong
enough to overcome it-Chiesgo Rec
d.Herald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
The Einiah.

did the play have a happy endingy"
at might have been worse. Ny wife
only lost her handkerchief and one
glove."-Kansas City Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
shoots HIs wife.

Washington, May 24.-E. J. MaeDon-
aid, an attorney. this afternoon shot
and killed his wife. The couple bad
been separated ak months.