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Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09
WORK WILL BE PUSHED
ON THE RAILS COUNTY

The Observer is in receipt of 6
letter from L. B. Newly, president
of the Rails County NJ G M com
pany, setting forth the future plans
| OF the company in regard to the op
GRAFTON Of the Rails County mine on
Quartz hill. Mr.. Newly is just recov.
ering from protracted illness which
has interrupted work on this prop.
erty. Last fall, shortly after a visit
OF Mr.. Newly and Mr.. Gage to the
county, men were put to work get
ting the machinery and shaft in
shape for extended development and
production and it was the intention
at that time of continuing opera
tions, but the misfortune Mr.. Newby
suffered interferred.
1--WE expect in the very near future
to start a double shift, working as
many men as we can profitably,"
writes Mr.. Newby. "All financial ar
rangements have been completed and
the Rails County one of the best
mines on Quartz hill" Mr.. Newby
also writes that himself and asso-
ciates are proud of their mine and
feel that they can be of great ben
eft to Gilpin county.
Mr.. Newby is connected with
strong financial interests in the east
and their connection with the county
will mean much in a mining way. He
expects to be in Gilpin county this
month and have work at the mine
resumed so that shipments can be
commenced in April. Mr.. Newby
made number Of friends during his
short sojourn in the county last fall
and these will be pleased to learn
of his complete recovery.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

All progressive citizens of Gilpin
county are herewith notified that the
annual meeting of the Gilpin Coun-
ty Chamber of Commerce will be
held at the City hall of Central City,
on March goth, 1911, at the hour Of
8 o'clock, p. m, for the election Of
board Of directors for the ensuing
year and the transaction of such 9TH
er business as may come properly be-
fore said meeting.
Very important matters will be pre-
sented at this meeting, which will
tend to stimulate the mining and
business industries of our county;
large attendance is therefore re-
quested. c. E. Wiley,
President.
Central City, Colo, March 4, 1911.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09
WAR DANCE GETTING
READY TO SINK

Work was started with diligence
at the War Dance mine Monday, fol-
lowing its purchase last week by an
eastern syndicate. Heavy timbers
were hauled to the mine and as soon
as some repairs are made to the
shaft. the depth will be increased one
or two lifts" Tho present depth
of the shaft is $50 feet. The gaso-
line hoist on the property will be
used until the desired depth is at
tanned in the shaft and then larger
plant will be installed.
c. o. Richards has been appointed
superintendent, and the new company
made wise selection in procuring
his services. Mr.. Richards has been
eminently successful in superintend-
ing properties in Gilpin county. 1t
just seems to be his luck that a
mine develop into profitable pro-
ducer under his superintendency.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09
PUBLICATIONS ON
COLORADO MINES.

The Denver Chamber of Commerct
gressive campaign in behalf Of the
metalliferous mining industry of Colo
rado, one OF the objects being to in
terest new capital, along conserva
tive lines in the transforming Of mer
itorious, partially developed or prac
tically virgin properties into ore-pro
ducing, prOfit-paying mines, thereby
increasing the number OF men employ
mineral production Of the state and
as q result, benefiting every othel
productive industry and section Of
the state.
For such purpose the following
have been selected, for 1911, as the
committee on mines and mining:
Thomas Tongue. chairman; Ernest
LIE Neve Foster, NJ. E.; Warren B
Lippincott, Chem. and Met. E.; w
G. Swart, M. E., and E. w. Will
Jams, mine operator. These men per
sonally believe in the great future
possibilities of the Colorado mining
industry.
Since its appointment, on February
18th, the committee has held several
meetings and is actively cooperating
with the Colorado Chapter of the
American Mining Congress in oppos
ing measures now pending before the
State legislature. which would be
harmful to the mining industry, more
particularly to those who have ex
hausted their resources in attempts
to develop their mining properties.
Among other work lined out, the
committee is preparing two reports
one on Colorado Mining Advant
ages" the other, Comments on
Mining Investments" which 1t is
proposed to publish and circulate
widely throughout the eastern, mid
die and southern states.
The committee invites the sugges
tions and cooperation Of all who are
directly or indirectly interested in
promoting the increased activity Of
the metalliferous mining industry and
thereby advancing the welfare and
prosperity Of the whole state.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09
MUST PAY YOUR DEBTS.

A Merchants Protective associa-
ton was formed yesterday to include
all the business men in Gilpin coun-
ty. The formation of this association
means that the people who have been
negligent in the liquidation OF their
debts will have to show some attempt
at promptness in the future or they
will be compelled to go without the
necessities OF life. The action on
the part of the business men is most
commendable as strict adherence to
this policy would in course OF time
place all commercial transactions To-
cally on a cash basis.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09
TO THE PUBLIC.

The Electric Shoe shop made the
proposition; all honest, straight. up
to-date business people made 1t In
teresting. Now the machinery makes
the work but cash makes the talk,
and Adam Terzenbach makes the
proof. Everybody is invited to come.
see and be convinced. Try n pair Of
the soles for so cents. then have the
bottoms spattered with little nails
for mine work. % cents. The power
mailer will show you how it is done.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09
MRS. CLAUDE PASS DIES.

Mrs. Claude Pass, formerly a res
ident of this city, died at her home
in Phippsburg Tuesday. Undertaker
Hamllik left for that point Wednes-
day to embalm the body and prepare
it for shipment to this city. 1t Is ex-
pected to arrive this evening. Mr..
and Mrs. Pass were here in the
buried one of their children. The hus-
band has the sympathy of friends in
Gilpin county in the misfortunes that
have robbed him of two beloved mem,
bers of his family.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09
ELks ELECT OFFICERS.

Central City lodge, No. 557, B. p.
o. Elks. elected the following Off
GERS at the meeting Monday evening:
L. ]. Rachofsky. E. r.; Frank
Smith. E. L. X; Will Eplett, L. L.
X; Frank Bertagnolli. E. L. X; NJ
J. Leahy, Secretary; r. B. Brown
Treasurer; Henry Peck, Tiler; r
S. Davis. trustee; Frank McGinnis
representative to the Grand lodge;
L. j. Williams, alternate. The Grand
lodge meets at Atlantic City in July
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09
MINER, ALONE, DIES IN CABIN.

Arthur Phelps OF 3043 lafayette
street, resident of this state for
more than twenty-five years, was
found dead in a cabin near Victor
last Tuesday. Heart trouble is given
as the cause. He was buried from
the Galilee Baptist church in Denver
this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev.
Joshua Gravett officiating.
Mr.. Phelps had been prominent in
mining for a quarter of century.
He worked mostly in the Cripple
Creek and Gilpin districts. He was
considered an expert prospector and
to him is accredited the discovery
Of many valuable claims throughout
the rich mining belt.
The death OF daughter several
years ago undermined the fathers
health. However, he resolved to edu-
cate the other four children and to
do so secluded himself in the hills
searching for treasures of the earth.
Last Saturday Mr. Phelps COM
planned OF pains in the heart and
went to his cabin few miles from
Victor. A party OF miners. worried
over his absence, went to the Phelps
cabin Tuesday and found him dead
in bed. Arrangements were made to
bring the body to Denver, and the
Rogers Undertaking firm took charge
OF the funeral.
The aged miner is survived by 4
widow two sons and two daughters.
Saturdays Denver Times.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Practices on the play have occu-
pied the time of the High school SO
completely the past two weeks chat
During the week just past evening
practices have been necessary as
well as those during the day. Mr..
McFarlane has kindly permitted the
cast to use the opera house on sew
eral occasions before today, and tnat
has helped immensely.
A large number OF the High school
students appear in the various Choir
uses, and their success up to date
promises well for this evening.
One of the best features Of the
play is the enactment on the stage
of a real football scene, where the
players enter the scrimmage with
all the abandon ever displayed on
the genuine gridion.
One OF the Colorado state educa.
tional institutions recently staged
this play in the Orpheum in Denver.
fact which tends to confirm our
Merchant Of Venice up-to-date.
The cast Of characters appears
here:
The Duke OF Venice--John Thompson
Antonio. A Senior, Captain OF the
Central City football Team -
----- ---- --------Frank Carbis
Bassanio. his friend and suitor to
Porta ------ ----Earl Quiller
Gratiano, another friend
---- ----- NORMAN Morrison
Shylock. A Wealthy Gambler -.
---- ---- ---- Roy Campbell
Tubal. his friend. The Captain OF
Idaho Springs football Team -
---- ---- ---- Clarence Harvey
Lanncelot Gobbo. n servant to Shy
lock ---------- --Rae Laird
The Professor, an ex-ray photograph
er ---- - ------Francis Dollihan
Policeman - - - Theodore Barbee
Portia. rich heiress Laura Hill
Nerissa. her friend Frances Gibson
Jessica. Shylock's ward -----.
- - - Marguerite Gibson
Miss Abbie s. Threedice, a teacher
------ - - ---- --Hermina Peck
Polly, Portals maid Edna Noonan
Antonio's mother - -------
----- - ----Emma Grutzmacher
Mrs. Gobbo, Lanncelott's mother -
------ - ----Emma Grutzmacher
Foot ball players High School Boys
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09
THERE SHOULD BE
MORE LIKE 1T.

i
to great advantage to the whole Gil
pin section is the recent sale of the
War Dance for 100000. If ever a
property was put to the test to prove
its worth this one certainly was
made to do its utmost to that end.
Not great amount Of information
as to the real condition Of the prop
erty found its way to the public.
That it has been under a strenuous
test none can doubt for the time
given the lessees was longer than
generally accredited to those hand
ling exceptionally good properties.
That capital should care 70 take
over mine after having had access
to the ore for a long period, shows
that there must be a great amount
OF ore in reserve or that they be-
lieve there is.
If all reports are true the lessees
could easily have mined in the life
Of the lease, the price at which it
was bought. The chances are the
property is worth a great deal more
than was paid and that the price
under the bond and lease or rather
the option that was given is nothing
near the true value of the mine.
That it is high grade producer
is not disputed. 1t might prove in
teresting were the public informed of
the record output OF the mine since
its operation by the lessees. II there
is anything to create enthusiasm in
a district a good financial showing
from a property will do it.
Why it should have developed into
a bonanza is nothing compared to the
outcome or influence it may have
on the properties near to the strike
or in the whole district. The price
paid is small compared to its rep
utation. But the late owners may feel
that they received all that could be
generously expected in view Of its
history, while the purchasers may
feel that they have a bargain, con-
sidering its future.
1t is within the bounds Of possi-
bility that there are equally as good
properties in this section. Nay, it is
in reason to believe that number
OF mines could be made to surpass
the record of the War Dance in
quality and quantity of output. OF
course they are mot in evidence. at
least not many cf them Just at this
particular moment. But this is stated
with a view to convince others that
there are mines in Gilpin that might
be made to surpass the War Dance.
Why not? 1t was an oldmine and neg
lected for a long time. 1t had been
extensively worked in the past and
was considered fair proposition.
Not a few are in exactly the saEie
position; but it is not here guaran-
teed that they may be made to turn
out equally as good. But it is GER
tain that a number can be had with
a showing equal to this famous prop
erty before the strike.
A thorough inspection Of avail
able ground may reveal to investi-
gators much that has been overlook
ed by mine operators in times past.
OF course it is large undertaking.
but it may well repay those desirous
O: acquiring mines in old reliable Gil
pin to survey the field. The numer-
Gus dumps may prove profitable
guide to those seeking a good thing
in Gilpin county mines.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09

New attractions Of general interest
are announced for the annual Denver
automobile show, March IA to 18th.
Prominent among the features is the
expected presence of Ralph milford
the famous Lozier racing driver, and
his cars. A large number Of elect.
rically driven working models Of gas.
oline cars and the first stripped elec-
tric chassis ever shown IL the west
are also assured.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09
REPAIRING COMET SHAFT.

Work was commenced Saturday on
the repairs to the Comet shaft in
Prosser gulch. New timbers are be-
ing put in wherever needed. Tho
shaft will be sunk to the 50-foot point
and then machinery will be Installed.
The vein is from IS inches to two
feet in width and 1t is the intention
of the operators to commence ship,
ments within two weeks.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09
EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS.

The regular examination Of teach
ers will be held in the Court House
on the third Thursday and Friday Of
March, (March 10th and 17th).
ISABELLE F. MABEE,
County Supt. Of Schools
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09

F. w. Dolley. who ran a skating
rink in Central season or two ago
and who did little placer mining
down the creek during the spring and
summer. has developed into a profes.
sional roller skater. his last engage
ment at Omaha returning him con-
siderable fame and fortune. The lat.
est from him is to the effect that
"F. w. Dolley, formerly OF Denver.
captured the first grand prize Of
$50 and the championship OF Nebras-
ka In the fancy and trick roller skat-
ing contest at the Auditorium. He
also took second prize in the two
milo handicap against Ralston." 1t
is also announced that he will ap-
pear Thursday and Saturday even
ings. From this It would seem that
he has a regular engagement. He
had been giving exhibitions ut Coun-
Gil Bluffs and Sioux City. Iowa. dur.
ing the winter. He expects to return,
saying there is no place like Colo
RADIO.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09
Trade at Hawley's and get your
moneys worth.

The interior of the Quiller & Ga
bardi meat market has been papered
and the wood work and fixtures
painted white with gold trimmings
and the market in its entirety pre-
sents the most attractive appearance
OF any establishment of its kind in
the state.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09
TAX NOTICE.

am preparing the delinquent tax
list for publication and the same will
be given to the printer about the
10th day OF April. All those in ar
rears must settle before that date
or their property will be advertised.
No deviation will be made from this
rule. FRED BAUER.
Marshal.
Black Hawk. Colo, March 8, 1911.
Wanted-Clean rags at this office.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09

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., 1911-03-09
NOTICE..

The postponed meeting OF the New
York Store Mercantile company, will
be held in the office OF the company
on Tuesday evening. March 21st, at
which time the annual election OF Of
ficers will take place.
LOUIS ]. RACHOFSKY.
Secretary.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09

Trade at the store OF the Philips
Mere. company II you are desirous Of
saving money; also get the best In
the grocery line.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09

William r. Rathvon, C. s. B., re-
Gently Of Boston, will deliver two
lectures on Christian Science. the
evenings Of Monday and Tuesday,
March 18th and 14th, at the Wo-
mans club building. 1435 Glenarm
Place. Denver. The lectures will be
free. They will be under the auspices
Of the Third Church Of Christ, Scien-
tist, which holds weekly church SER
vices in the Woman's Club building.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09

The finest and best favored or.
anges and apples in the city can be
found at Philips.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09

Only $500 per year-ths Observer.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09

Only $500 per ysarths Observer
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-09

Wanted-Clean rngs at this office.
The Delta independent., 1911-03-24
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The high school pupils will give a
short program in the high school
room at 2:30 Friday, this being
Parents Day" in the schools.
DR.. Williams, of the State Uni
versity was on his round of high
school inspection this week and
Tuesday afternoon gave an inter-
esting talk to the high school. He
has recently been called from Cor
nell to the Boulder institution, TO
the department of Educ i:iona
The picked musicians from 1900
Boulder students will be at the
Baptist church Thursday evening
next
The Delta independent., 1911-03-24

ing gang on Surface Creek this
week.
Jim Young was badly bruised by
his team of colts pulling a wagon
over him.
Cory Literary Society will hold
box social at the Mound school
house on Saturday evening, March
25. In place of the regular pro-
gram a farce will be presented, en-
titled, TOO Much Married" A
small admiJtarce fee will be charg-
ed.
Dr. Haswell is unloading a car
of oil this week for smudging.
Apricots will be in blossom by
Sunday. Peaches coming week
later.
Orchardists are busy spraying and
planting trees. Many will seed down
their bearing orchards to red clover
this spring.
The Delta independent., 1911-03-24
CORY ITEMS,

Mr.. Camery of Harlan, Iowa, is
improving his ranch with a new
house and cistern. He returns to
Iowa this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gwynn are spend
ing the summer on their ranch. Mr..
Gwynn is building large cistern.
Mrs. Sarah Dixon was surprised
to have ten lady friends come in on
Wednesday to help celebrate her
9th birthday.
J. J. Smith and wife are back on
their ranch for a short stay.
DIR. and Mrs. Haswell are over
from Denver for the summer.
The railroad promoted by Messrs.
Priest and Hubbard. have a survey
The Delta independent., 1911-03-24
AUSTIN BRIEFS,

Mrs. Amos Stevens visited with
friends in Delta the first of the
week
Miss Briney's recital Saturday
night was well attended and much
enjoyed by all.
Thursday, March 10th, about
fifty friends met at Mrs. Crows
home and spent a pleasant evening
in honor of Mr.. Donovan's nth
birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Watts visited
this week at Delta and Clifton.
Mrs. James Kiser has gone for
a visit at the old home in Pennsyl-
vania.
Charlie Drysdale is suffering from
a dislocated shoulder, sustained in
a runaway accident in Hart's. Basin
last week.
Mr.. Artt, Miss lines and Miss Inez
Weaver, have been selected as the
teachers at Fairview next year.
A car of crude oil to be used for
smudging, came in this week for Mr..
Haswell.
The Austin Literary Society gave
its closing entertainment for the
season, Tuesday night. The leading
number of the evening was the de-
batd on Womans Suffrage, which
was postponed from the last meet
ing.-Of course the women won.
The Delta independent., 1911-03-24

coaling station at Todos Santos, neal
Magdelena. Recently Japan placed
an order with the famous TienTsin
mines for 100000 tons of coal for
immediate delivery. This order. it
was explained was for the Magde-
lena coaling station of the Toyo
kisen Kaisha commercial line. If
this socalled commercial line has a
coaiing station granted by Mexico,
it means that the coaling station can
be turned into a naval base for Mex
leo in time of war. Japan will i'm
press the commercial ships as trans
ports and use them as auxiliaries to
the navy, as was the case during the
Russian conflict. II also means
that, under the guise of obtaining
merely coaling station for com
mercial steamers, Japan has succeed
cd in getting a naval base for mill
tary operations and will fight to
hold 1t.
The Government secret service
agents who have swarmed lower Cal
ifornia have discovered that there
are thousands of trained Japs in
that peninsula, and proof that Japs
have been furnishing the insurrec-
tos with sinews of war is abundant.
The Japanees hope to see the reb-
els seize Lower California, set up
a new government and then ally
themselves with Japan.
'Some time ago the Mexican gov
ernment permitted the United ate 8
naval forces to hold target practice
At I.1.
even going SO far as to allow the
American forces to land and con-
duct their shoots on shore. This
caused much ill-feeling among big
Mexican officers, and precipitated
an internal discussion which ended
in DiaZ revoking the permit to the
United tates. No sooner had this
been announced than the Toyo Kis-
en- Kaisha Commercial steamship
line" decided to innaugurate SER
vice from Peruvian ports to Mexi-
CO ports, and. naturally" needed a
coaling station on the Mexican coast
near Magdalena.
THAT the Japanese on the Pac-
ific coast are prepared for eventual
tiles is amply demonstrated, Japan
is said to have one entire army
corps of $4,000 men on the Pacific
coast of the United States. officers
and all. In Los Angeles there are
more than 10000 Japs. Many of
these are known to be veterans of
the Russo-Japanese war. On the
street here, known to be the gath
ering place of the Japs. you can see
all kinds of brown men, erect in
carriage and straight as an arrow.
Indicating their military training.
But they are sitting behind orange
boxes selling fruit; running flower
stands; making popcorn. etc. Near
by, in large wooden building they
gather in the evening for what they
say is social but where. in real
ity they have been seen drilling.
A japanese military association ex-
lists here, and a quantity OF arms
are said to be stored in one of their
The Delta independent., 1911-03-24
ADDITIONAL LOCAL

The Methodist ladies will serve
fine chicken pie dinner in the
parlors of the new church next
Thursday, March 30th from to s
p. NJ. Price 30 cents.
n. E. Clack will leave Sunday for
points on the Pacific coast and may
possibly locate in that section. Mrs.
Clack will remain in Delta until
more definite arrangements are
made.
Fred G. Holmes, of the Grand
Junction sugar factory, was in Delta
yesterday in attendance at the Con-
gress and incidentally looking after
the sugar beet industry.
Mystery social. Lots of fun at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. b. Kill
liam on Garnet mesa, Tuesday even
ing, March % from 1880 to 10
o clock. Come and bring friend
and solve the mystery. Each one
is asked to bring package not ex-
ceeding in value or 10 cents
which admi1si you. Light refresh
mentS.