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Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26
AS GOOD AS c0UNTERFElTs
Real Nutmess Substituted for Wooden
Ones on Connecticut conven-
tion BADGES.

The Connecticut delegation to a Re
publican national convention at Chi
cago took along lot OF badges. each
ornamented with a wooden nutmeg.
The badges were very popular. The
delegates from other states thought it
a great Joke to wear a genuine Connec-
ticut wooden nutmeg.
Presently the man who had charge
of the badges came to Senator Bran
degee and said:
Senator. we're in a fix All our
wooden nutmeg badges are gone and
there is still great demand for them.
What can We do?"
Get some more"
But there are no wooden nutmegs
In Chicago. We had to have these es-
pecially made for US back home"
An right" directed the Napoleonic
Brandegee: go down to the grocery
store and buy 400 or 800 real nutmegs
and stick them on the badges. They'll
never know the difference"
And they didn't.-Saturday Evening
Post
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26
Country Of Small Fortunes.

Equal distribution. liberty Of work.
the responsibility which springs from
It, the taste for thrift. which It en-
genders. the consciousness that each
individual IL the architect Of his own
fortune, have made France the coun-
try Of small but numerous fortunes,
says q writer in Moody's Magazine.
At the beginning Of the last century
the dividing up Of landed property
was the chief manifestation of this
division Of wealth. The number Of
SUGGESTIONS declarations has contin-
ued to grow. In 1906 there were de-
clared 70 SUGGESTIONS per 100 deaths
of persons over twenty years Of age:
75 per 100 deceased persons over
thirty years Of age: 81 per 100 deaths
of persons over forty years. In 1s45
there we're 1,846.000 licensed traders
and 1.s42.500 in 1908. The latter flg-
ure includes the liberal professions.
The number Of licensed traders for
commerce and industry amounted in
1908 to 1.720,000; that Is to say. one
license for every 23 inhabitants.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26
oLp-FAsHIoNED HIRED GIRL
Domestic Service In Family Used %
Be an institution OF Pleas-
ant Importance.

We note that so-called "hired
girl" has lived with one family 81
years. What compliment that Is to
the girl. and likewise to the family!
The domestic service in family
used to be an institution Of pleasant
Importance, and the relationship often
extended through many years. 1t was
not uncommon to have the same girl
in the family ten or fifteen years.
In those days domestic service was
regarded as Just as honorable as keep
Ing store or running typewriter.
which 1t is. We remember girl at
our home many summer ago. who
came from a prominent family in the
country. and she stayed years for
$1.25 week. but $1.25 amounted to
great deal more than 1t does in
these depegerate days. That girl
maintained beautiful sway over the
family joys. She was supreme and
modest at the time. The children
would go to her for bread and butter
pieces and to have their clothes but
toned up. She sat at tables with the
rest of the family. But that was in
the golden age before the maids and
servants came. and when a quiet and
loving service was the best test OF a
persons worth.
We need new word for hired
girl" Servant. domestic. maid or
kitchen girl conveys a meaning Of
inferiority which does not belong to
the case. Such person is a superior
being. Anyone who holds the des-
tiny OF family in her fists is no sub
ordinate. She occupies a throne
from vhich graciousness is expected,
though not always forthcoming. A
good hired girl is like an honest man,
the noblest work Of Goo.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26
Darn tho American FLAG.

Darn the American flag" is the
latest order of the government. Ed
yard Everett Hale's hero was sent to
sea for life for putting It only shade
stronger. The new order is In line
with the governments policy Of re-
trenchment and the starry banners
that fly every day from the staffs OF
the thousands Of government build.
ings throughout the land will be worn
to a frazzle before they can bo re-
placed.
Not long ago the government en-
ployees were instructed to exercise
greater economy in the use Of lead
pencils and to use both sides Of
scratch paper in figuring out memor-
-anda and In writing the rough drafts
Of letters. Now the flag 10 to be
darned. Washington Special to New
York World.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26
Cecil Rhodes.

He possessed few intimase friends,
and not even to all Of them did he
disclose his hand. Mere acquaint-
ances dislikcd his moody silence, va
ried with fits Of rather boisterous fun.
They considered him excessively mo.
rose. rough and overbearing. And
1t must be admitted that he was q
good hater. violent when thwarted.
and at times blunt to the point of
rudeness. II is difficult to be sufficient.
ly unconventional to shock a mining
camp. but he shocked It In dress
he was almost disreputable. He sell
dom took pains to ingratiate himself
with any one. and a man who too
openly scorns his fellows must ex.
pect to suffer social ostracism and to
have his character traduced. 1t
would be idle to deny that for a time
there were unfavorable rumors in
circulation regarding him. or that he
was. in many circles. unpopular. But.
like Gallo. he cared for none Of
those things."-From His Life by Sir
Lewis Michel.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26
JUST BECAUSE MAN PROPOSES
Il Remains Only for Woman to Prove
Herself Adaptable to Cir.
cumstances.

II woman could have the same lib
erty Of choice in the acquiring of q
husband as man has in the selec-
would make In the marriage problem
and in the divorce court. 1t by no
means follows that because a man
loves a woman she loves him. But
he may be the only man who loves
her. or he may be the only man who
is eligible. or the only man her people
want her to marry. or any one of 100
onlies yoI can easily think Of for your
self.
And what then? There may be some
unattainable man the woman really
does love. but what can she do? Al
most nothing! She Is bound to choose
from the men who come t. her. True,
she can stay single. and many women
do 80, and on this very account--that
they never have happened to love
the men who loved them. But to stay
single is not solution Of the question.
and 1t does not appeal to the major
ity Of women.
Nine times out Of ten the woman
locks up in her heart the ideal of a
husband she has formed. or the pref
erences she has inherited or &C
quired. or the thought Of the other
man, and takes the man who wants
to marry her. whether or not he is
the man she wants to marry. II she
is a woman of character she persuades
herself and others that he is the man
she wants to marry. She lends her
self to whatever form his wooing may
take.
II he is blond and bearded, though
she prefer dark eyes and shaven face,
yet you would never guess 1t from
word Of hers. She may have assured
herself every day that she will marry
only man Of dignity. but she will re.
cant when her suitor proves clown.
She may adore spontaneous merri-
ment and not only marry a straight
laced prude but swear that 1t Is the
only kind Of a man she can endure
Margaretta M. Tuttle in Golfers.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26
American Influence In Canada.

Wherever the American goes in
force and in proportion to his sym
pathetic reception he leaves as a side
issue the indelible impression Of his
vivid personality. In such wise he 10
changing the sedate old maritime prov.
inces 80 very rapidly that you can
hardly find any difference between
them and Maine or Massachusetts.
This is In obedience to q natural law
which must bring about such results.
His manners. his speech. his coinage.
his means Of communication, whether
by land or sea, arc entirely reciprocal
with Canada: but a. he 10 mighty and
Canada IL feeble numerically. the
greater. - usual. includes the lsss.-
r, T. Bullen in London Mall.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26
Helping Farmer,s Wife.

The New York State College Of Az.
:tculture at Cornell appropriated
money some time ago to the work of
a domestic science course. q reading
course for farmers wives being the
first thing established. There are now
$4,000 farmers wives taking the
course Of homo study. Questions may
bo sent to the department and these
are answered by specialists. A house
keepers conference has been organ.
lied. which meets during the farmers
convention each year.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26
Individuality.

Every lite is q profession Of faith.
and exercises an inevitable and silent
propaganda. As far as lies in its
power. It tends to transform the uni
verse and humanity into its own i'm
age. Thus we have all O cure Of
souls. Every man Is the center OF per-
petual radiation like luminous body:
he ia, as 1t were. a beacon which en-
tees ship upon the rocks. II It does
not guide It into port. Every man IL
q priest, even involuntarily; his con.
duct is an unspoken sermon. which is
forever preaching to others; but there
are priests Of Baal. Of Moloch, and Of
all tho false gods. Such is the high
importance Of example.-Amiel's Jour
nal.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26

The committee composed of c. c..
Mc-Callister, j. ]. Clark and Phil.
Rohling. appointed by Judge Mccall
to examine the books of the county
treasurer for the seven months end
ing December 31st, reported that
they had complied with the order of
the court and found the books and
accounts of the treasurer properly
kept and correct. The committee
also reported on the financial condi-
tion of the county to the effect that
there was on deposit in the two To-
cal banks on January 1st, $19,S31.29,
an over plus of s30S.31 to the credit
of the treasurer.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26

One of the finest sparring exhibit
tions ever pulled off in the county
is being arranged. 1t will be held in
the Turner hall on the 18th of Feb
ruary. The main attraction will con-
sist of a boxing contest between H.
Bolsinger, Jr. of Nevadaville, and
Fred Warren of this city. Besides
the main bout there will be prelimin-
ary matches.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Cattani today
are celebrating the 25th anniversary
of their marriage. They are receiv-
ing the hearty congratulations OF
friends from all parts of the county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cattani were married
in Austria. They have been In the
United States thirty-two years,
twenty-five years of this time having
been spent in Gilpin county. During
his residence in Gilpin county, Mr..
Cattani has been engaged in various
business pursuits in Black Hawk,
Russell Gulch and Central City. or
the union OF twenty-five years which
this estimablc couple have enjoyed
ten children have been born. Six arc
living. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Cattani
are enjoying the best of health and
friends would not be surprised to
hear of them celebrating their golden
wedding, even though the time for
such an event Is twenty-five years
distant The Observer with the many
other friends OF this we'll known
couple extends congratulations AMI
hopes that they may live to enjoy 4
continuance OF connubial happiness.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26

The success of the two large local
cyanide plants now in operation in
the Cripple Creek district has encour-
aged plans for the construction Of
similar plants not only at Cripple
Creek, but also in other mining dis
tricts of the state where there are
large bodies of low-grade ore that
will yield profit with economical To-
cal treatment.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26

The Teller House, under the man
agement of Dud Graves, is proving
big success. The dining room has
been opened and is enjoying a fine
business from both the local bache-
lors and the travelling men. The very
best of meals are being served, and
to be around the hostelry at meal
time would remind one of the palmy
days Of this famous hotel.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26

Attorney Hicks is now pressing his
libel suits for 100000 against w. j..
Stull of the Central City Observer,
and announces that he intends to go
after Barkhausen Of the Denver Dem
ocrat next. Both these gentlemen
have the money, but they show no
disposition to assign it to Mr.. Hicks.
Lamar Sparks.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26

Guy NJ. Laird, son of G. NJ. Laird,
editor of the Register-Call of Central
City has been selected by L. Stern
berger as manager of the large hydro
electric plant Of the Pennsylvania
Mining company that has recently
been completed up Fall river. This
plant is great credit to the COM
pany, to the enterprise of the Stern
bergers and one that should be ap-
peciated by all who have n genuine
interest in the prosperity of this Sec
tion. They have spent upwards of
100000 in developing the water and
in contracting buildings and installing
machinery. The work has been car
ried on so quietly and without any
buncomb that few people realize the
magnitude of the expenditures. Man.
ager Laird will make his home In
ono of the cottages near the plant.
He arrived hero Tuesday to make
preparations for assuming his duties.
Idaho Springs Siftings.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26

By the way-remember that all
the holidays are on the way once
more-remember Washington's birth.
day is a holiday-and above all see
that you buy a ticket for the fire
mems ball, which will be given in
the Armory hall, February 22nd 1911.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26

A fair sized crowd attended the
masquerade ball given by the Owl
club Saturday evening. James Wood
and Mrs. Henry Patterson won the
prizes for the prize waltz. These
were the only prizes awarded, there
being no prize for comical costumes.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26

George Rasmussen closed his liquor
emporium Saturday evening. He may
decide to resume business within a
short time in different quarters.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26

When you think grocers-think
Philips Mere. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-26
evening,

Bishop Olmsted will preach at the
Episcopal church Sunday morning and
evening.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-19
By GEORGE W.HARRIs.

An audience entirely unworthy in
point of nnE.b was present ut the
recent notable occasion at the Abys-
sinia Baptist church. New York. when
Collector Charles W. Anderson. n he
half of DR.. Booker T. Washington and
other leading colored men throughout
the country. gave TO the great veteran
editor. I. Thomas Fortune. S3l5 us n
token of their esteem. The audience
was composed almost solely OF mem
bers of the church. and so compare
lively few were they that were not
the circumstances explained New
york's cqpred population would ap
pear entirely ungratefur of the friend
ship and services of the fearless jour
nnlst who was largely responsible for
the abolition of jimcrow schools in
the state and many other civil diserimi
nations.
But for some unknown reason the
date. place and other features of what
was TO be New York's tribute to n
popular champion were unnccountabiy
Withheld from the public. The ar.
Engagements for the meeting. II seems
were entirely in the hands OF Fred II
Moore of the New York Age which
Mr.. Fortune founded and built into
Its position of power and prominence
of few years ago.
Up until within three days of the
proposed meeting some of the speak
ers who were to be-Collector Andcr-
son. Rev.'R NJ Bolden. james IL An
derson. Wilford H. Smith. ESQ.,. md
N. Barnett Dodson- were not even
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-19
Hear Mr.. McCoo of st. Paul's
Church Oct. 30.

Mr.. McCoo has written a play
called the "Black Republic. .
which will be produced at the
Pekin about November 1st, h:
also appearing in the leading role.
He has also taken leading PARTS
in theatres in Chicago, in 'eIn-
gama," the Barbarian ''Leah
the forsaken Media the
"Flower of Hayti," and nrmer.
GUS other comedies. The Illinois
Chronicle said of his former ren
dering of the tell-tale heart that
he was a master in dramatic art
The program will begin at hall
past seven in order TO give those
who desire to attend the concert
given for Colored Home.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-19

asked to participate. But the few
people who chanred to read OF hear
Of the meeting Were present and by
their enthusiasm made up In Quality
what the meeting lacked in quantity.
Names of the Contributors.
The widely known donors to the
fund for the present contributing edl-
tor of the Amsterdam News were:
d. A. Hart. editor of the Nashville
Globe: W. A. Attaway of Greenville.
Miss: J. c. Napier Of Nashville. Robert
X. Church OF Memphis. J. w. Strong OF
Waco. Tex: William II. Davis OF WASH
ington. S. II. c. owen OF Natchez Miss. I:
c. w. Gillian OF Okaiona. Miss d. Web
ster Davis OF Richmond. Va: william A.
Hunton OF BrooGlyn. Major r. r. Moten
OF Hampton. n. j.. Richardson OF Hunts
vile. Ala: 9. S. II. Washington. Mont
gornery. Ale: DR.. T. w. Burton OF Spring.
field. o.: 7. Madison Vance OF New Or
leans. DR.. c. " Roman OF Nashville. DR.
Marcus F. Wheatlnnd OF Newport. r. L.:
T. w. Peters OF Mobile. Ala: William J
Edwards OF Snow HIN. Ala: II. r. Wright
Of sayannah Ga: John Mitchell. Jr., of
Richmond. Va: Joseph l.. Jones of Gin
rinnati. B. r. Allen OF jefferson City, Mo:
Thomas II. Hayes OF Memphis. Tenn: w.
{. Gordon OF st. Louis. DIR. Charles I.
West OF Washington. w. II. Twins OF
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-19
10 cents Per Month

Euskogee. Okla. Joseph A. Booker of
Little Rock. Ark: Mrs. Belle Davis OF
indianapolis Ind: W. A Scott OF Ed
wards Miss: q. n Lewis OF Boston. WIZ
liam r. Carter of Topeka. Kan. Richard
Carroll of Columbia. S. c.: II. II rroctor
Of Atlanta. Ulysses G. Mason of Blrming-
ham. Ala Or. B J. Morgan of Terre
iIaute Ind: Mark A. Thomas OF Atlanta.
Assistant United States District Attorney
8 I.aing Williams Of Chicago. George w.
Moore of Nashville. Tenn: DIR. w. s.
scarborough of Wilberforce. o.. c. H.
Parish of Louisville. Ky: J. C. Thomas Of
New York. Or. n. F. Boyd OF Nashville.
Sol c. johnson of Savannah. Ga: asnja-
min G. Davis OF Atlanta e. c. Morris OF
Helena. Ark. Rev. l.. q. Jordan Of Louis
ville ". r. Pettiford OF Birmingham,
Jesse Binga of Chicago. G. W, Franklin.
Jr.. OF Chattanooga. X. g. Lovinggood OF
Austin. Tex Jesse Lawson OF Washing
ton. DR.. II. Butler of Atlanta: Rev. W.
II. Brooks OF New York. Bishop George
w Clinton of Raleigh. ". c.. and Colonel
Charles w. Anderson.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-19
Plant win Be Enlarged For Sci
ent.tic Courses ID Agriculture.
ITS INFLUENCE N WIaTO1.
institution Founded by Or. Calvin Scott
sity, Has Demonstrated Its Worth In
UpIift of People In the Community
Had Small Beginning.

Winton. N. C.-That from obscure
ranks come the men and women who
are the greatest contributors TO The ma
teria uplift of the human family is q
truth that il accentuatedsln the life o.
Or. Calvin Scotr Brown. who Is .
unique character In the affairs of thp
Afro American people. of North Caro-
lima. When mere lad he entered
Shaw university. ihaving only 81 to
ward his expenses He of course was
compelled 10 experience things thai
were common to the struggling stnden'
who had little money. Upon one oces
sion during his first year at this schoo
he exhibited such ability that philan
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-19

Hear Il. j. McCoo on Monday.
Oct. 30, at st. Paul's A. Nj. l.
church, one of Chicago's leading
tragic and dramatic readers, in
concert with fine home talent. His
reading of the tell-tale heart by
Edgar Allen Poe, is one of the
most difficult given in concert
work. Another is "Panhassius, "
which is intensely dramatic, pic.
turing a story of a Greek painter
who lived 400 years B. G. The
painter, while painting a picture
of Prometheus Bound, has u
slave tortured, while watching his
dying agonies. Also several comic
selections by noted authors. Nd
mission, 25c. Mrs. Alice White.
chairman; Rev. j. Ii. Sydes, pas.
tor.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-19
EFFECT OF ROOTS SPEECH.
Foresaadows Plan of Campaign For
1912, Says John E. Bruce.


John L. Bruce of Yonkers. N Y, the
well known newspaper correspondent.
nuthor aid politician. expresses his
opinion of Senator Elihu Roots recent
speech In the United States senate
against the election OF senators by
popular vote Of the people in the fol-
lowing language:
THE future of the Negro is begin
ming to look brighter. l regard Roots
warning to the south to quit It's fool
ishuess and give the Negro a fair show
as call to arms of the good hearts
In this nation to take the field and
fight for the preservation of the law
and the constitution.
'The Republicans cannot come into
power again except on the Negro ques-
tion. Carter and Root and Depew
have already in their speeches fore
shadowcd what the plan of campaign
will be in 1912"
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-19
Madam Hackley to be Here.

Madam IIackley, the creates
colored singer in the world, and
dramatic reader, will appear in
this city at Union Baptist church
October 80, under the auspices Of
the Woman's Club. People whe
like classic will not miss it. She
has appeared in the largest cities
in the United States and in Lon
don and. Paris. 1t is an honor to
Springfield to have her.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-19
Program for Recital at st. Paul S
Church, Nov. 80, by Z. j.
McCoo.

Pipe organ recital-Mrs. Pearl
Nelson.
Prayer-Rev. j. H. Sydes.
Trio, Overture to Tancredi, Ros-
sina-Misses Ethel and Edith
White and Mrs. Jessie Slater Lee,
"The Tell tale Heart, by Ed
gar Allen Poe-Edward J. McCoo
Voice-Miss Susie Renfro.
Trombone solo-Mr. Henry Pet
tit.
Voice-Miss Blossom Barton.
Parr Nassius-Edward j. Nc
Coo.
"Martha, Overture, Ffoto--
Miss Ethel White.
Voice-Miss Mabel Jones.
Farewell, Brother Watkins =
e. j. McCoo.
Mr. McCoo will also give comic
reading.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-19

thronic friend from the north was at.
trncted by his earnestness and zeal and
rendered him assistance.
Twenfyfour years ago. when he was
graduated from Shaw university, the
president gave him $40 aud command
ed him % go down TO a neglected por-
ton of North Carolina and build n
school lie laughed heartily and said:
"Are you serious. Mr.. President? What
can be done with Sl0f" And the presi.
dent replied. ut is exactly $40 more
than had when came to Raleigh aft
-r the war and began to build this
great institution" A long story Is
briefly told when we remember thai
the school has been built and that $ln
was the first of many offerings which
nude possible its fruitful growth. Tive
hundred students are I'm attendance
Many of them go to the higher instl
tutions to complete their education az
lawyers. physicians. teachers, bankers
and ministers to their race.
When DR.. Brown went to Winton
N c.. to erect this school he was dis
rouragcd because OF the condition OF
affairs In the community. but through
his great work Waters Normal insti.
tute has entered fully into the life of
the community and today the people
have better homes and are more pros
porous than ever before In the history
OF Winton. A prominent white man
who Is cashier of the bank of thai
town. when asked by travelling sales
man the standing of the school. said
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-19
Church News Notes.

Confirmation services were held
at st. Luke's Episcopal church
Tuesday of last week, at which
time large number were con
firmed and baptized, among the
number being Mr.. and Mrs. II. II.
Long, DR.. Ford, Mrs. G. W. Ford,
Mrs. j King, Mrs. j. l.. Morgan,
Miss Anna -. The services
were very beautiful and sacred,
being conducted by Bishop Os-
borne and Rev. Father Wilson,
rector.
A revival is in progress at
Pleasant Grove, 18th aud Cass
streets.
Quarterly meeting at st. Paul s
A. T.. church Sunday, Oct. ".
New Hope has new pastor.
Missionary convention opens at
Grace M, e. church Friday, Oct
27-29.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-19

Mrs. Gertrude Marion. matron in
chnrge nj Cornell university and head
of Sage college. denies the allegations
OF james B. Clarke that culored girls
are Disseminated against by the other
students at the university. "lt IL not
true that we have placed a ban on
colored girls Mt Sage college. and there
is no color line drawn at Cornell uni
versity." she says.