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Gilpin observer., 1911-06-15
PIONEER HOOPER DIES.

Citizens Of the county were deeply
grieYed to notice in the Denver pa
pers this week the announcement of
the death Of Thomas Hooper, who
died at the Soldiers home in Monte
Vista last Saturday. He had been in
i'll health for the past several years
and went to the Soldiers home as
the altitude Of Monte Vista was ben.
eficial.
Thomas Hooper was 68 years of
age. He was a native Of England and
came to America when three years
of age. In 1860 he crossed the plains
from Nebraska City. Neb., with an
OK team. locating at Central City.
He enlisted in the End Colorado
cavalry in 1863 and served through
out the Civil war. He was In several
battles and was wounded twice. De-
ceased was member Of the Colo
RADIO Pioneers association and the G.
A. n.
Deceased had long political rec
ord and in his younger days was a
most competent Official. He served
n term as treasurer Of the city of
Central, three terms as sheriff OF
Gilpin county. and was justice Of the
peace and police magistrate for n
number OF years.
He LIS survived by daughter. Mrs.
O. F. Chamberlain, residing in this
afternoon for Monte Vista. where
the funeral was held at the Soldiers
home. Interment Monte Vista.
Gilpin observer., 1911-06-15
Homeseekers Excursion Rates &c
Texas and New Mexico
Points During 1911.

On the first and third Tuesdays Of
each month during the entire year
the Colorado and Southern railway
will sell round trip homeseekers ex-
cursion tickets to great many
points in New Mexico and Texas at
greatly reduced rates. Final limit
twenty-five days allowing liberal stop
over privileges. For detailed informa-
tion. rates. ETC.. call on your nearest
Colorado and Southern agent or ad-
dress T. e. Fisher. general passen-
ger agent. Denver, Colorado.
Gilpin observer., 1911-06-15
OVERLOOKED AS USUAL.

The Colorado & Southern railway
has just issued Picturesque Colora-
do" as a part of the literature the
company will circulate this summer,
advertising points Of interest reach
ed by this railroad. The book is a
magnificent specimen of the typo
graphical art and is about as attrac-
tive a piece Of advertising matter
as is sent out by Colorado roads.
OF the loop trip and the towns
passed IN journeying up the. south
branch Of Clear Creek. the book con-
tains much. In addition to liberal
space devoted to Idaho Springs.
Georgetown, Silver Plume, etc.. the
work is replete with pictures Of these
towns and Of beautiful scenery in
Clear Creek county.
1t is evident from the matter con-
tanned in Picturesque Colorado that
the c. & s. would attract all the
tourists to Clear Creek county. as
we'll as others taking outside trips
from Denver 1t Is with some feeling
Of chagrin that resident of Gilpin
county notices the stingy mention
the publication makes of the branch
Of the road. There is not a single
picture Of the switchback, tram road.
or any one OF the numerous attrac-
tions that this county offers sight
seers. Had the road Intentionally
ignored Giipin county, the slight
could not have been more positive.
All that is said Of this section, which
has poured into the Golfers OF the
c. & s. more money in freight rev.
enues alone than Clear Creek with
tourist traffic and freight business
combined. is the following:
THE train doubles and twists. and
Forks Creek is reached. Hero a
branch OF the railway leads to Black
Hawk and Central City, names which
are known in all the mining camps
Of the world. A trip to Central City.
eleven miles UP the gulch over the
renowned switchback. which rs a
marvel Of railway construction, would
we'll repay any person who desires
to visit a typical mining camp Of the
early days Of Colorado"
Gilpin observer., 1911-06-15
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

Central City, Colo, June Sth, 1911.
Regular meeting OF the city courl-
Gil of the City Of Central. Meeting
called to order by Mayor Cody. Roll
call, Present, Aldermen Williams
Slattery, Powers, Mckay, Moody
Teats. i Absert, Aldermen Richards
Eilmann.
Minutes of last regular meeting
and of special meeting. read and ap'
proved as read.
License bonds OF Zanella & Mathes
and OF Ignatz Meyer read and by
motion regularly moved and seconded
same were approved and licenses
ordered issued upon payment oi
amount and fees.
City bills amounting to s1045.7t
and water works bills amounting tt
$32S.45, read and on motion regular
ly moved and seconded same were
allowed and warrants we're orderet
drawn on the city treasurer for the
several amounts.
On motion made by Alderman VIII
Jams, seconded by Alderman McKa!
the city treasurer was instructed t
call in registered warrants issued b!
the City Of Central. marked eithe'
"Cny" or WATER" dated prior tt
June LIST. 1908. and bearing any mum
Der below S0O6.
On motion made by Alderman Nc
Kay. seconded by Alderman Powers
council adjourned to meet again OF
Thursday evening, June 18th, 1911
Gilpin observer., 1911-06-15
INocULATED WITH
THE MINING FEVER

It is all right to hope that the val
ley people gain by the grub-stake
route. OF course the intent is mere
! ly to create sentiment in mining. The
industry having fallen to a low ebb
it were thought revival of interest
might be created by grub-staking
prospectors. In the event that these
make discovery the find would be
Exploited to the full
It takes a great deal to make a
successful and attractive mining
camp. Big assays will not establish
mining town. Plenty Of these now
On the map. A new discovery that
can draw from five to fifty thousand
people would stimulate business won
derfully. 1t is that which the pro-
moters are after in their zeal to out
fit any capable person for the field
OF prospecting. Ten thousand dollars
would not go very far in proving
whether the new find could support
even a hundred people. But there is
no doubt that many would aid in fl
nancing any promising strike In an
entirely new section. One almost
doubts Of their success SO thorough
ly has the ground been covered.
There is one hope in the thickly COW
cred forest sections. The prospe'otor
in the past may have traversed parts
Of the state offering the least re-
sistence, thinking that where an
overgrowth were very pronounced.
mineral outcropping would not likely
occur.
Probably the minerallogist and geo.
logist have offered suggestions to the
promoters Of tho grub-stake idea and
they are acting upon these. One
would naturally expect them to rem
der aid Of the kind. Still, some Of
their rich clients might pay well for
such information, thus anticipating
any poor prospcctor.
The whole question would appear
legitimate and the hills may receive
such raking over that, in the fu-
ture, should anything be- found, it
would be because 1t had only been
uncovered through nature working in
ways natural, which is always pos
sibility of the future.
Aside from the interest of the out
come of the prospector, this agita-
tion calls attention to the chief IN
dustry of the state. In this way
many will come to realize that the
many mining towns in the mountains
OF Colorado have already uncovered
much in the way Of mineral that
needs capital to develop into some
thing that may prove better than
any find made by the system about
to be inaugurated.
Gilpin observer., 1911-06-15
GRAND FIREMEn CELEBRATION,

Central City was the host Satur-
day evening and Sunday of as Jolly
and pleasant a bunch of visitors aa
ever assembled to enjoy the attrac-
tions and hospitality of this noun
tain town. From Denver, Golden,
Idaho Springs (saying nothing of the
multitudes from the neighboring
towns Of the county, the visitors
5ourneyed to enjoy the grand cele-
bration arranged by the nremen of
Central.
A special train was run from Col
den for the accommodation Of the
firemen OF that city. This arrived in
Central shortly after nine O'Clock
Saturday evening, the five coaches
bearing IT'S merrymakers. Besides
these, there were in the city 40 Wis.
itors from Denver and; about 20 from
Idaho Springs.
The train was met at the depot
by the Central, Black Hawk and Ne
vadaville departments, with the Cen.
trail City band playing an inspiring
welcome air. A procession Of the To-
cal and visiting firemen was formed
and paraded down Main street, be-
tween throngs of people who crowd.
ed the walks. AS the firemen march
ed to Lawrence street they were
cheered constantly by the hundreds
Of spectators.
At City hall the parade broke
ranks and the visitors and all re-
paired to Armory hall, where the
crowning event of the celebration
was held. This was a grand ball. It
was evident from the first rush that
the enclosure was far too small to
accommodate all who desired admis-
sion. The attendance at this affair
was the largest ever assembled In
the Armory. The crowd was good nat
ured, though, and didn't mind a little
crowding, and pushing, and to the
sweet strains of Siggeps orchestra,
enjoyed every moment of the time
from the opening until the Home
Sweet Home waltz was played.
Supper had been prepared in the
Elks' building and the Harris build
ing across the street by the firemen
and these places were patronized
generously.
For the celebration the merchants
decorated their places of business.
and the Light company. displaying
| their usual generosity, strung var
ious colored lights at intervals
across Main street. The city general
ly was certainly in. gala attire.
The Golden special left on the re.
turn trip at about four o'clock Sun
day morning. Only a portion Of the
Goldenites left for home on thta
train, the majority Of those in the
city, preferring to enjoy themselves
to the full, remained for the later
trains.
The celebration throughout was q
decided success. Everything was Or
derly. as was only to be expected.
ALI that was wanted by the guests
and the citizens of the county was
O good time and that they surely had
to their hearts content.
Gilpin observer., 1911-06-15
THE REQ ELECTS OFFICERS.

The REQ Mining company, at a
meeting Of its directors held at the
company's office in this city on Mon
day last, the 18th inst, elected a
full set of officers as follows: Oscar
Williams, Of the Williams Livery Co..
president, Ben. ]. Martelon, manag-
er Of tho Colorado Blue Bell Mines
company. VICE president; Max Gabar-
i'd. of the firm of Quiller & Gabardi,
treasurer. and T. r. Cudahy, the
well-known mining man of this city,
secretary and general manager.
The REQ Mining company was or
ganized some two years ago for the
purpose Of developing and working
the Mitchell and Martelon claims, To-
Gated on the south slope Of Republi-
can mountain at Silver Plume. These
properties are located on the great
Dives Pelican and Seven-Thirty silver
felt; the Mitchell vein is known to
be an east extension of tho Seven
Thirty vein, property which has
produced millions of dollars In the
past and which. at depth of some
1900 feet, Is still making fortunes for
its lucky operators.
The REQ company has driven a
cross cut nearly 400 feet and cut the
Mitchell vein at depth of 275 feet.
At this point the vein Is but four
feet wide. A drift has been driven
on the vein to the east for dis
tance OF some 400 feet and the vein
has become stronger and more. thor
oughly mineralizcd until now, at the
breast of this drift, the vein has
attained a width of sixteen feet. The
entire quartz mass Of four feel in
the breast Of the drift assays 1880
per ton. This is pay ore. However it
is the company's intention to con-
tinue this drift for the purpose of
tapping the rich ore shoot known to ex-
list on the vein farther up the noun
tain. Assays taken from this ore
shoot where 1t crops on the surface
gave returns Of 2162 ounces in silver
per ton.
Manager Cudahy informs us that
the company's entire efforts are now
being directed toward the raising of
funds with which to pay off the bond
and lease on the Mitchell and Marte-
Ion claims. In addition to those two
tclaims the company owns by location
several other claims, giving the COM
pany some 30 acres of ground IN one
of the richest mineralized regions on
earth. The company is capitalized at
only $3.50, ,000-a very moderate cap
italization considering the location
and the amount of territory embrac-
ed in the company's holdings
We bespeak for this company an
early success as the management OF
its affairs are in the hands of con-
servative, successful business men,
and all moneys derived from the sale
OF the company's securities goes into
the property and not into the pockets
of the officers Of the company as fat
salaries. for rent, expensive adver-
tising. etc. Gentlemen, here is wish
ing you success.
Gilpin observer., 1911-06-15

Sunday the Gilpin Mines will play
the Denver Tramway team on the
local grounds. The Tramway is one
OF the best mines in tho state as
they have unlimited material to sell
ect from. The Mines team will be
strengthened for Sundays contest
and thorc will be no moro miserable
exhibitions OF ball playing AZ waa
presented last Sunday.
Gilpin observer., 1911-06-15
HARDING FOUND NOT GUILTY.

This session OF the district court
holds very little Of interest to tho
reading public. The Jury came in
Monday and the first case to be
tried was that Of the People vs..
Chas. Harding, who killed dog be-
longing to Harry Matthews, in Rus
sell Gulch, May 4th. On the stand.
Mr.. Harding said he had shot the dog
aftey 1t had made two attempts to
bite him. It was shown that the an
imal was vicious as it had torn up a
little lap dog belonging to a Russell
family. Two hours were required by
the jury to find the defendant not
guilty.
The case presented rather an
amusing situation. Alfred Skeels. who
was bondsman for the defendant, was
selected as a member Of the jnry.
OF course. Mr.. Morgan, the district
attorney knew nothing OF this, and
Mr.. Seright, Harding's attorney, nev-
er for moment gave it a thought
or surely he would have apprised Mr..
Morgan OF the fact. But regardless
OF the fact that MIR. Skeels was the
defendants bondsman, he felt that
he could conscientiously serve on the
jury and render a verdict according
to the evidence, facts, law, etc., in
the case-and he did.
Mr.. Harding has an interesting his
tory and public sentiment was with
him from the time the complaint was
first filed in the justice court. He Is
81 years OF age and surely no one
wanted to see him go to jail for kill
ing a dog-especially when the kill
ing was done in self defense. Mr..
Harding Is an old soldier, having seen
service in the Civil war. He was in
company H., 18th Kentucky cavalry.
men could endure. When II years Of
age he was taken a prisoner by the
Confederacy and thrown in Anedr-
sonville prison, where he spent five
weary and torturous months.
In relating his prison experience
to an Observer reporter. Mr.. Hard
ing said that only man who had
gone through the ordeal could realize
the hardships and suffering the pris-
oners at the notorious Andersonville
prison had to endure. or Of the fifty
conditions that existed.
The prison yard was confined to
small stretch of ground about Is
acres square and in this small en-
closure from 5000 to 10000 prison
ers we're held. The rations were
scant. consisting mainly Of just corn,
ground cob and all. The food was de-
cayed. full of bugs and was such that
only starving man could eat. Sure
ly a man who had been incarcerated
for five months IN a place OF this
kind has had all the imprisonment
coming to him and undoubtedly is
entitled to acquittal when charged
with Just killing a dog.
Mr.. Harding came to Gilpin county
on the 18th of February. He had
been mining in the Cripple Creek dis
trict, but now intends to interest
some of his eastern friends in mines
in Russell Gulch.
Gilpin observer., 1911-06-15
HERE FROM MEXICO.

!
known resident of Gilpin county, was
in the city this week. He came here
from PARA Coahila, Mexico, to tes-
tify IN one Of the cases tried in the
district court.
Mr. Thompson Is engaged in min
ing In Mexico and the place where
he Is located was the scene of fierce
fighting during the recent rebellion
in Mexico. The stories Mr.. Thompson
related Of his experiences during the
fighting at Parra Coahila are inter
esting and thrilling.
He said the rebels entered the
city on Easter Sunday and after
fierce fighting in which so soldiers
were killed and a great number in
jured, succeeded in capturing the
town~and taking the cathedral. The
next day the federals attempted to
regain the city, and a temporary
truce, which was to have extended
until the goth of April. was patched
up between the contending forces.
The truce, however, was broken by
the government troops and they again
made an attempt to enter the city.
But the rebels had underlaid the town
with mines and when the soldiers en-
tered the town one Of the mines was
exploded and 200 were killed. They
retreated and commenced destruc
tive bombardment on the town, but
were finally subdued by the rebels
and the attempt to take Paris Coah-
lila was abandoned.
Mr.. Thompson says that notwith-
standing the overthrowing of Diaz
peace has by no means been restor-
ed; that the lawless element among
the rebels are hard to control and
are pifering the towns wherever the
opposition is not too great. He says
the government under Madero now
has to put down these outlaws before
peace will finally reign in the re-
public. Mr.. Thompson said the new
president is very popular with the
people and that the country as a
whole has confidence in his leader
ship and executive ability. Speaking
of the rebellion, Mr.. Thompson said
the people Of Mexico were actually
driven to that step as the only course
that would afford them any relief
from the oppression Of Diaz and his
gang, who ruled the country with an
irop tead.
As to the resources Of Mexico, Mr.
Thompson said they are unlimited
both as to the agricultural and min
ing opportunities. There are num-
erous American enterprises in the
Republic and the mines are operat-
ed largely by American capital. The
mines Of Mexico are rich in silver
and can be operated very cheaply,
owing to the class OF labor procured
among the natives. Mr.. Thompson
said while there we're countless op-
portunities open to Americans, he
would not advise anyone to go there
unless they had position in sight,
or were possessed of sufficient
means to last them until they could
learn the language OF the Mexican
and await an opening.
Mr.. Thompson returned to Denver
yesterday and will remain in that
city several weeks before returning
to Mexico. At the time he left the
weather was very warm, and 1t was
quite relief for him to reach the
GOODNESS of this pleasant mountain
climate.
Gilpin observer., 1911-06-15

Our flccr covering lines arc a
dream. Carpets, ltneum, rugs, fibr1,
Japan and China mating, etc. You
can even save money on the pur-
chase Of pair OF curtains.
The A. L. Anderson Furniture Co.
Gilpin observer., 1911-06-15
Furniture for the NewIyweds.

Newly married couples furnishing
homes for housekeeping. will save
money by making their purchases Of
furniture Of us. Extensive line to
select from. Prices as low as can
be had enywherc.
The A. L. Anderson Furniture Co.
Gilpin observer., 1911-06-15

The finest and best favored or.
anges and apples in the city can be
found at Philippe.
Gilpin observer., 1911-06-15

Dancing, Teller House. Saturday,
Juno 24th.
Gilpin observer., 1911-06-15

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The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-06-02
HIS BELOVED WIVES

Ever hear of Buckesberry?" said man from
North Carolina the other day. Well it is dis
trict In Lenor county about twenty miles from
Goldsboro Twenty years ago 1t used to abound in
curious characters.
Almost everybody in the neighborhood was
named Sutton At the time Of which / speak
about the most representative citizen of the com.
munfty was Ben Sutton. Ben had one OF the
incest. neatest little story houses you ever
saw, and when one day / met him on the road
and was invited to partake of his hospitality at
midday dinner accepted with alacrity
We entered the house from the rear and al
most Immediately cat down at table that lit
orally groaned under the weight Of ham and
sweet potatoes. collards. pone. turnips and
huckleberry pie. Bens hospitality made him see
that got away with the whole of an enormous
second helping.
Il strolled out upon the front porch after the
meal and to my horror there stood in the yard
Just In front of the house. of four handsome
tombstones. each with grave attached Ny
host had fingered inside. went out and in
spected the stones. One bore the Inscription,
To my beloved wife, Annie. The second wan,
To my beloved wife, Kate The third read To
my beloved wife. Maggie, and the fourth. To my
beloved wife, Jennie
Good heavens have struck a BluebeardY'
exclaimed.
Then I looked at the dates of decease. They
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-06-02

were from two to five years apart l turned
around and there was the present Mrs. Sutton
looking at me With a smile on her face.
Look pretty. don't they? she said You see
Ben likes to sit out here the porch and look
at the tombstones and tell what a good wife
Annie or Kate or Maggie Jennie was to him
1t doesn't hurt me, and he gets lots of fun out OF
It,
But you can bet your sweet life there is no
place there for In the first place 1 made
him promise me before were married that he
wouldn't put me there If / died before him. In the
second, mean to outlive him You see Ben
looks pretty husky but he is nearly co. and am
not yet 80.
oh. no. don't mind the tombstones or the
graves For one thing, they keep negroes away
from our place. You there is the chicken
coop on one side Of the yard and the watermelon
patch on the other, and you coud't get darby
to go into either after shutdown for any number
Of chickens watermelons
The only thing mind about 1t is that people
try to tease me and tell me that Bens already got
my tombstone ready lettered and ALL except as
to the date of my DEATH but guess I'll fool them
ALL
She did. too Poor Ben was gathered away to
her numerous predecessors within a year or two
after that have never been down in that part
OF the state since then don't know what she
did with the COMMISSIONERS"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1911-06-02

cable from Muscat to Jask and land wire from
the latter to Charbar
Life board ship is monotonous broken only
by the occasional boarding of a dhow and the
full than datesl Mails fortunately regular,
they arrive weekly from Bombay and the mail
steamers constantly bringing stores and fruit
for the fleet. Fruit is literally served as a pos
sible preventive of beri-beri Leave to the ships
companies Is rare whilst In the gulf but occa-
sonal parties landed Should the fish be
shy may walk inland with gun and bring
down bird two.
The season" is now commencing and with a
concentration In the gulf of all available ships 1t
is hoped that during the next few months the
traffic in arms will be brought to standstill.
Early in October the Persian authorities at
Linga appealed to the senior oficer of the block
aiding squadron for protection Information had
reached the Persians that brgands were march
ing to attack the town. Marines and bluejackets
protection of the town. To make certain of their
cash the customs officers brought their bags of
gold board H. NJ s. Fox.
An incident with distinctly humorous side
enlivened subsequent proceedings, and something
OF the kind badly needed because the enemy
Mazkur had heard of the Persians difficulty and
hurried to their assistance" Seventy miles from
Linga Mazkur landed presumably to do a little
raiding his own account Leaving his three
dhows anchored he plunged inland. While alb
sent III. M 8. Odin came along and seized the
three dhows which towed to Linga There
1t discovered that Mazkur had, some time
ago, taken one Of the dhows from some Persians
to whom Is was returned The other two dhows
were well saturated with kerosene and burned
on the town a warning to any persons who
contemplated following the example of the sheikh
When the flames had attained good hold a bag
OF powder on one Of the dhows exploded, send
ing up beautiful column of white smoke.