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Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
EVIDENCE OF THE
VALUE OF A MINE.

1t Is not entirely necessary that
large amounts of capital are needed
many where mines have paid hand
somely from the start and with the
money earned from the mine large
equipment has followed. 1t is the pur-
chase of these developed mines that
costs. Naturally, the owner desires
pay for his improvements, then the
future value of the mine is comput-
ed and this added makes the price of
the property.
There are some few new proper
ties here that might prove of value
were they in the hands of compe-
tent people, but the best, so far as
known, are old properties with
great deal of development work, with
surface improvements of a high or
der Of merit barring their antiquity.
The point to be brought out, in
condition prevailing relative to what
is shown in the mines. Any dump of
extent points to what may be found
with depth. With this as Indication,
point where work ceased, thege
dumps are indications of what has
come out of the mine. Many of these,
upon investigation may prove of great
worked for large returns from that
which they possessed and therefore,
contributed much to the waste. With
this outer show and knowing the
an investor could gain much inspcr-
alton, or, rather, cncourag oment from
a survey of these outward evidences
of the values contained in the mine.
dump prove there is that much less
to be taken out; but the contention
is that where this dump came from
there must be more. This might not
apply to all mining districts. In fact,
it does not. 1t holds good here be-
cause of the true fissure nature of
the country.
Really and in all candor, the OBJ
server believes. the best is to come.
That while the district has returned
in the past, the future
will prove better. Evidence of this
is not wanting. Take the War Dance,
Topeka and half dozen others. These
are in no way surprises to old res
idents. Their faith has been constant
and would have proven it all them
selves, but as is often the case.
properties of the kind have gotten be-
yond their ability to handle them.
New people. with up-to-now systems
of mining and treatment must take
over these and they are not likely
to regret the venture for the mineral
awaits them out of which they may
hope to gain afflucnce, and that is
what every miner seeks.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

The drilling contest held in Victor
Saturday for the championship Of the
west for purse Of $1,000 was won
by Nelson and Lindquist. the Terri
BILE Sweios," by the close margin OF
3-16 Of an inch. Tho drilling was a
fifteen-minute drive in Gunnison
granite with the winning team cover.
ing 37h inches, while Carboneau and
Stethers drilling againct the Swedes
made distance Of 81 5-16. The con-
test was he'd in the opera house be-
fore mining men from various sec
tions Of the state.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
PRACTICAL VIEW OF CONDITIONS

Why should an investor consider
that Gilpin county mines have any
more to offer than elsewhere? Know
ing the past history of this remark
able district, the skeptical will ask
why the first company owners did
not continue producing mineral? Ex-
planation has often been given of
this. The more plausible is to state
that owners of properties wasted
their substance in processes that
would not successfully treat the ore
Treasures thus depleted, left the
company in position to go no
farther Just think of the millions
wasted in an effort to secure a sys-
TEN that would return a profit on the
output? All these old producers are
as good as ever, minus the amount
of ore already mined. Depending up
on the returns for continuation and
not materializing, many closed down
not for the want of ore-no, indeed
but for the lack of successful
system of treatment
This is ancient history. The prob
lem today is to induce new capital
to take up the work where others lef
it. Nothing would be said to encour-
age new capital to take hold were
there nothing here to be had. Or
We're the situation doubtful of result,
it would be a crime to encourage
anyone to invest in Gilpin gold
mines. All the old owners of proper
ty know well what they have been
compelled to give up. 1t is for a
newer generation to reap the bigger
share of the output that remains. And
the quantity and quality will be GER
tain to surpass past records for the
veins will have become more stable
with depth and a higher grade of
value.
Even the processes for handling
the ore have been improved. The
not be such trying matter to find
one suited to the class of ore mined
in this district. A study of the sys-
TEN adopted by the Lowe interests
would prove profitable. 1t has met
with such success, and it is appar-
emily that simple, the wonder is that
it has not long been in use. How
ever it can readily be duplicated.
Despairing of securing capital to
take over the larger properties,
leasers may accomplish a great deal
by selecting the most promising. In
this connection, it is hoped the own
ers will not stand in the way of
this. 1t would he a good thing all
around. A fair return to the owners
would be far better than nothing.
These leasers should be encouraged.
They would probably do better for
the owners than they could them
selves. A fair royalty would no doubt
induce many to take over a property
on lease with probably a bond at
tachment. The War Dance was oper-
ated in that manner and proved high
ly successful all around but the leas-
ces probably securing the bigger end,
which was to their credit, seeing that
the owners were slow to size up
the value of their own mine.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

pin county. died in Denver this week.
He was n resident of Central City
in the early seventies, in 1872 serv-
ing ss mayor of the c!ty.He was also
a member of the legislature from
Gilpln county. After goi;s to Denver
he became connected with the tram
way and gave that city It's first
street railway systom. The funeral
was held in Denver Tuesday and In
accordance with request OF the do-
ceased the tody was cromatod.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
BIG LUcANiA LODE.

/
! foot-wall was cut in the Lucania tun-
mel on Sept 10th, has been crosscut
and found to be 23S feet in width. It
is said to be the widest body of min
eral SO far exposed in the counties
of Clear Creek and Gilpin. The hang
ing wall was encountered October 4th
and the drills are now in a white
! gneiss or granite that shows extreme
metamorphosis. In sections the for
nation is extremely hard, but these
bars give way to soft, decomposed
areas that appear to have been crush
ed by some earth movement.
The dyke consists of consecutive
perpendicular layers of mineral
for As feet beyond the footwal1
There are five of these mineral sec
tions that are well defined, the first
being about ten feet wide and ad-
joining the footwall; the second is
birds-eye porphyry ten feet in width
that lies alongside the first; the third
is strong vein fourteen feet wide,
charcoal black in color, whose foot
wall is the po-phyry section; the
fourth is a gangue of the third, or
black vein, about eleven feet in width
There remains 1913 feet of the dyke
that consists of a soft, decomposed
quartz intersected with veinlets par
allel to the walls, up to 20 inches in
xt-id hat hu1 vrit
lena stringers. Several inches OF
solid mineral and tale define the
dyke from the country rock on the
hanging wall.
The dyke was first encountered at
point perpendicularly below the cen
ter of group of five claims, in the
Rajah claim, belonging to the Lu
cania company. The pitch of the dyke
is given as 20 degrees to the north.
Calculations made by various author
tiles indicate the apex or surface out
crops is within the lines of the Emer
son lode which would give it the
ownership OF the dyke on its incline.
The course is practically the same
oo thol VI thN ASiiASi sOii NAe6iia ~ ie,-
as can he determined by the sec
tion removed by the tunnel. On the
surface the map shows six claims rad
iating like the spokes of a wheel at
the point where the Lucania tunnel
passes through the Emerson claim.
They are the Lucia, the Asteroid.t the
Phoenix, the White Cloud, the Press
ident Hayes and the John L. EN-
erson. 1t may he possible that the
great width of the dyke at this point
is caused by the intersection Of these
veins with the main mother loie or
that this is the point from which
they branch from the parent fissure.
Further prospecting by drifts will be
necessary to determine these mat
ters.
The contractors now have 240 feet
to drive to complete their 1,50O-foot
Job. They expect to finish the work
in about one month. The tunnel will
then be 6,30S feet long with the
breast directly beneath one of the
richest sections of Golden Gilpin"
county.-Idaho Springs Gazette.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
BLACK HAWK NEWS

The pastor will preach here Sun
day, October 29th, at 1880 p. m. The
Epworth League will meet promptly
at p. m. Special music by the
Children's choir. Everyone is cordial
ly invited.
The Red Men have arranged for a
good time at their monthly entertain
ment to be given in their hall this
evening for the members and their
families.
Vivian Fritz was up from Denver
Sunday.
About twenty Woodmen of the
Black Hawk camp will participate in
the rabbit hunt Sunday.
Phil. Rolling is home from his
ranch at Roggen.
Dave Bremen was up from Den
Yer Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. John Rohling left Sunday for
HALEY, Ida, to attend her brother,
Arthur Mitchell, who was threaten
ed with pleurisy bronchitis.
John Osborn, a former resident of
Black Hawk, now living in Hotch-
kiss, has sent about 10 varieties of
apples, grown on his orchard. The
fruit is on display in the window of
the Clark Hardware company. Mr.. Os
born packed 3,529 boxes of apples
on his place this year and judging
realize handsome sum for the ap-
pies.
The Four C's club was reorganized
at meeting held Saturday evening
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
w. Taylor. The club will meet every
two weeks. as was the custom last
winter, to play cards.
Walter Miller returned to Denver
Monday afternoon. after a weeks va
cation spent with his parents in
Black Hawk.
Miss Tillie Bonatti left yesterday
afternoon for Denver, whore her
sister, Lena, is very sick.
Chas. Rritton is home from Den
yer, where he had been confined in
the hospital for some time.
o. A. Hassell is now tramway
clerk at the depot, succeeding Steve
Ewing who was transferred to Dem
yer to take a position as time keep
er for the superintendent OF the c.
& s. railway.
Mrs. L. Pirchcr made a visit to
Denver the fore part of the week.
Theo. Nelson and Frank Simmer
made a business trip to Denver yes
terday.
Mrs. j. Driscoll was a passenger
to Denver yesterday.
Mrs. N w. Clark, of Oklahoma,
who had been visiting her sister,
Mrs. George Fritz, returned home
yesterday Mrs. Fritz accompanied
her as far as Denver.
Mrs. Desmond Coughlin is visiting
friends in Denver.
Samuel Orr was visitor to Den
yer Sunday morning.
Fred Richards and Frank Maughan,
of Golden, visited Black Hawk
friends Sunday.
c. B. Klais was in Denver Monday
on business.
Shipments of ore from the Black
Hawk depot are holding up well this
month and will equal the number Of
cars sent out in September.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
ADVERTISED LIST.

The following letters remain in the
postoffice at Central City uncalled
for. When inquiring for mail you will
confer a favor on the postmaster by
saying advertised:
Beauchamp, Miss Frecieth
Fisher, Miss Jessie (2)
Miller, Mr.. Orville E.
Strayer, George E.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26
Advane. in the Prieo Of ceal.

On account of the advance in the
price of coal of 25 cents per ton, We
will be compelled to charge S6.75 per
ton on book accounts. For those of
our customers who desire to pay
cash We will make the old price Of
$3.50. Effective Monday, Oct. goth.
e. MANSON COAL & FEED CO.
CODY BROTHERS.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

George and Ray Parsons, from Cen
tral City, and Ray Cox. Of Minturn.
ncphews OF Mcssrs. George and Tom
Wsrren. of Rosedale, spent TIE late
hunting season on White rivcr.
--Meeker Herald.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

The Tuesday Reading club will
meet Tuesday. October 31st. with
Mrs. Bramhall. Lesson: First ten
questions in leaflet No. OF Books
and Their Makers" Leader Mrs. \.
G. Johnson.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

There are still many men in the
world who will have nothing to do
with anything they don't thoroughly
understandable there Is no danger OF
the supply Of bachelors running out.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

On November 23d, the Ladies Aid
Of the Presbyterian church will give
a bazaar ard dinner in one OF the
vacant buildings. Further announce.
ments later.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

Judge w. c. Matthews united in
marriage Tuesday afternoon. Miss
Susie p. Rice and Samuel B. Puder-
baugh, both of Idaho Strings.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

Read the observer-s2.oo q year
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-26

Trade ct Hawley's.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1911-11-09

The lecture of Rabbi George Fox at
Temple Beth Ell, Fort Worth, (Tex),
on Friday night, October 81, on the
subject of more liberal Sunday laws
was received with much favorable COM
ment on the part of the liberal element
of the non-Jewish community and ex-
erted an important influence the fol-
lowing day on the City Commissioners
in the repeal of several puritanical
Sunday ordinances.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1911-11-09
TEXAS ZIONIST SOCIETIES.

Information received from the Ma
tional Fund headquarters calls atten-
ton to all Zionists that the postal au-
thorities prohibit the use of Herzl and
Nordau stamps on the outside of en-
velopes or on postal cards. If these
are to be used they should be attached
to the letter in the envelope. How
ever, the old stamps bearing the Zion
star or the new ones just issued with
the photograph of tropical scene in
Palestine, may be attached to the re-
verse side of the exterior of the en-
velope and on postal cards
The new stamps just issued are
printed in four colors: brown, green,
red and blue, assorted in booklet of
"a stamps. Same can be had from the
National Fund headquarters in New
York or from me.
With lions greetings, remain.
Respectfully yours,
A. Salzberg,
Chairman National Fund Bureau,
Texas Zionist Association.
Fort Worth, Texas.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1911-11-09
BOARD OF EDITORS MEET IN GIN
ClNNATI.

The second meeting of the Board of
Editors of the Department of Syna-
gogue and School Extension was held
in Cincinnati during the preceding
week. Rabbi d. Philipson, M. Cries,
d. Grossman, S. Schulman nd G. Zepin
were present. The following members
were prevented from attending: Rab-
bi E. G. Hirsch, H. Berkowitz and ].
Leonard Levy.
The work of the preceding season
was reviewed and the continuation of
various publications authorized. The
Junior Bible stories Part w, issued
under the Schonthal Memorial Fund
was reviewed in detail. he question
of preparing general curriculum for
Jewish religious schools was taken up.
Various details were discussed and the
matter continued until the following
meeting.l
The next meeting of the Board OF
Editors will be held day preceding
the meeting of the G. G. A, R.
The publications of the Department
of Synagogue and School Extension
have thus far been as follows;
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1911-11-09

For the Primary Department of the
Sabbath School, that is to say, for
children 6, and 8 years of age,
set of lessons called Primary Graded
Stories. This set is accompanied by
Teachers Manual.
For the Junior Department, that Is,
children 8, 10, II, and IL years, the
Junior Bible Stories in four parts: the
last, Part Nv is accompanied by
Teachers Manual.
For the Junior Department, two sets
of lessons on Supplementary Work
are issued, A. Leaflets on Religion and
B. Tales from the Midrash.
For the intermediate Department,
children Is, Ia, Is, and 16 years, The
Stories of the Prophets.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1911-11-09
JEWISH CALENDAR 5672.
1911.

1911.
New Year. ........ Saturday, Sept. 23
Fast of Gedalyah. :. Monday Sept. 25
Yom Kippur ...... Monday, Oct. 2
First Day Succoth. -. Saturday, Oct. I
Hoshanah Rabbah. 49,. Friday, Oct 13
Sh'mini Atsereth =. Saturday, Oct. IA
Simhath Torah $50. Sunday, Oct. Is
+New Moon 'Heshvan. Monday, Oct. %
*New Moon Kislev Wednesday, Nov %
Thanksgiving Day. Thursday, Nov. 80
'Hanuccah ......... Saturday, Dec. 16
#New Moon Tebeth {. . Friday, Dec. 70
Fast of Tebeth 800. Sunday, Dec. 81
New Moon Shebat. O.. Saturday, Jan. 20
*New Moon Adar. -. Monday, Feb. 10
Fast of Esther 49,. Thursday, Feb. 20
Purim Sunday, March
New Moon Nissan. Tuesday, March II
First Day Pessach. Tuesday, April
Seventh Day Pessach. :. Mon, April
*New Moon Iyar. Thursday, April Is
Lag rOmer .......... Sunday, May 5
New Moon Swan. 80. Friday, May II
Shabuoth ........ Wednesday, May 22
*New Moon Tammuz. Sunday, June 16
Fast of Tammuz. Tuesday, July
New Moon Alb. ...... Monday, July Is
Fast of Alb. ....... Tuesday, July %
*New Moon Ellul. Wednesday, Aug. IA
Rosh Hashono. -. Thursday, Sept. II
*The previous day is also observed.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1911-11-09
JEWISH CHAuTAUQUA.


One of the most enthusiastic meet
ings of the Board of Directors of the
Jewish Chautauqua Society was held
this week. The reports of the Milwau
kee Summer Assembly and the first
Western Summer Assembly were pre-
sented, and indicated them to have
been the most successful ever held in
the history of the society. At the
Western Assembly the Commltee on
Resolutions unanimously adopted the
organization of a Western Committee
of the Society, to insure the holding
of future Summer Assemblies, and the
permanent conduct of the various de-
partments of the Society'se work on
the Pacific Coast.
The report of the work i the colonies
in South Jersey shows an increase in
the enrolment, over $50 children now
being enrolled.
The Society will publish in perma
nent volumes a series entitled Jewish
Education These series to consist of
papers on distinctly educational
themes. The first volume will be ready
for distribution November 30th.
The donation of $4,000 from Mr.. ia
cob H. Schiff was formally presented
to the society by Chancellor Berko-
WITT The plans presented for the es-
tablishment of the Correspondence
School for Teachers were adopted.
The secretary is actively enganged in
gathering statistics in order to reach
every Sabbath school teacher in the
country, andw thus put into speedy
realization the correspondence school.
She will make active propaganda for
this institute, thus supplying the great
demand for the training of men and
women DESTROYS of teaching in our re-
ligious schools. This need has long
been felt for special professional
training, and to this necessity the
Chautauqua will endeavor to widen it's
sphere of usefulness.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1911-11-09
~-N1--1
EDITORIAL NIX

1t is with regret that we feel it nee
essary to discuss the duties of congre-
cations and members and officers
thereof, but deeming it our duty when
lack of harmony creates i'll will, we
justify our course and believe that the
Herald was intended for the Jewish
home and of necessity becomes the
spokesman where conditions are not
as they should be.
We do not intend by this to be per-
sonal, nor to criticize any person or
persons, or set of persons, but believe
that as a whole all members of any
congregation where harmony does not
exist are to be blamed for the feeling.
A congregation is an organization
whose sole purpose should be the main
tenance of place of worship for the
members according to the faith of the
organization, and the support of such
necessary Sabbath schools and appur.
tenances as will care for the younger
members thereof A place where re-
ligion prevails and higher thoughts
hold sway.
Congregations, like other similar or
CARNATIONS of the present day, have
problems to solve which require the
exercise of business judgment, all OF
which should be apart from the re-
ligious life and atmosphere which sur.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1911-11-09

M. Margolin has contributed large
sum towards the cost of endowing five
beds in the Kieff Jewish Hospital in
memory of the oead Premier stolypin.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1911-11-09

In this last gift he is carrying on
his magnificent philanthropy and has
bestowed on the Home for the Home
less sum which is large indeed, and
which was given at time when de-
pleted treasury and many wants was
creating hardship
Mr.. Lasker is Jew, indeed and one
whose life and acts are worthy of the
esteem and love of his people, of his
city and of the state. 1t is a lesson
that should be of benefit to our people
and inspire them to be worthy citizens
of their respective communities; to
give wisely and we'll, and while not for
getting our own people, yet giving
when needed regardless of religious
belief.
May he be cheered in the splendid
results from his gifts and enjoy peace
and comfort from his noble acts.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1911-11-09

THE JEWS
rounds the synagogue. fractional strife
has no place in religion and should be
frowned upon. Members should dwell
together in peace and unity. We some
times hear of considerable dissension
in congregations and without a care as
to who Is right or wrong, we truly be-
lieve that every one who speaks i'll of
his fellow man and engages in contro-
versies causing a divided house Is
wrong. Harmony and peace is Israel's
watchword, and we cannot believe that
religion and what the word implies is
weaker than men upon whom it relies
A synagogue or temple, or church,
if you will, is a place where the men,
bers should meet in peace to offer up
prayer and dwell with our Maker in
thought. Where strife exists there
surely cannot be large amount of re-
ligion, and it would be far better to
pitch camp in the woods and there
go in a serious mood for prayer, rather
than the gilden synagogue where re-
ligion is known by name only.
Let all realize that they are brothers,
and while personal difference may ex-
list for business reasons, yet in the re-
ligious life of our community let all
personal thought be put aside. Let us
on entering the House of God, whether
for service or for meetings which are
necessary to support it, remember that
we are treading on holy ground; that
our thoughts must be pure and holy;
that the buildings are dedicated for
high purpose and instead of pulling
down let us cooperate and forget per-
sonal difference and selfishness and
think of higher and nobler purpose
that the generations to come may be
guided by the religious fervor of the
co-workers of the present.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1911-11-09

We heartily commend the action OF
Mr.. M. Lasker in his magnificent ben
efaction to the Galveston Home for
Homeless. AS citizen of Texas and
as a resident of Galveston he has be-
slowed charity and given large sums
for movements which benefit mankind
He has given bountifully and wisely
and justifies the praise and esteem in
which he is held by his fellow man.
Mr. Lasker is a Jew and one who
prides himself on his ancestry. He
has always given to Jewish causes and
many benefactions could be charged
to him which reached the beneficiary
without display and without even
knowledge as to whom they were in
tended. He has at all times responded
to the call of his people, but with a
broad view he made himself a part of
his community and does not allow his
religion or his faith to interfere with
his generosity, but has on several &C.
casions seen the necessity and quickly
given that the entire people, regardless
of faith or creed, might be benefited
and improved.