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considerably and how eautably il has
fulfilled it's constitutional and other obli-
to investigate on allegations of extrava-
Sance or folly in respect to the local
community, which has no participation
in the enactment of any of its laws,
which has no say as to how it shall be
taxed or for what purposes. which ham
dies none of the tax money. and has no
power to direct how dollar OF 1t snail
be spent"
Congress is investigating Congress as
to its performance of constitutional
and exclusive function, and if the eX-
animation is conducted in an impartial,
unprejudiced. non-partsan and patriotic
spirit Congress will surely conclude that
in spite of the intelligent and public
spirited labors of a number OF our states
men whom Washington delights to honor,
the nation has done poorly on the whole
discreditably until 1878, since that date
crcditably though with wavcrings and
missteps: ard that our reasonable pride
in what has Of late years been accom-
plished in performance OF this national
task is chastened by consideration OF the
magnificent results achieved from similar
labors in capital building and maintenance
in Argentina and Brazil.
Shall not Washington be as attractive
and creditable a capita, IS Buenos Aires
or Rio: These cities are far more con
sistently beautiful today. By compare
lively inexpensive improvements. which
ready suggest themselves, washington
can be made 20 rival or excel them both.
For instance, with Il park driveway
sweeping up Rock creek through the Zoo
and Rock Greek Park, across Soldiers
Home TO Anacostia PARK that is to be,
and with a park driveway crossing a
Lincoln Memorial bridge 10 Arlington and
traversing the heights overlooking river
and city as far as Mount Vernon, Wash
ineton. in the item of park environment.
can be made to surpass Buenos Aires or
Rio or any European city.
Re the republics of Argentina and Brazil
can spend millions on their capitals and
retain ample national control of these
cities of the nation without either OPP
pressing the local communities with eN-
cessive taxation or humiliatina them by
denuncia ton as mendicants or robbing
them Of their right of representation in
the national government, may we not
expect that the greater and weather. and
prouder republic of the United States OF
America will in the end be equitably
conslderate both of Washington the
capital, and OF the 100000 defective and
defenseless Americans VINO now live in
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START RATTLESNAKE FARM.
Farmers Inaugurate Business for
Commercial Purposes,

LEMON, Mass. March Zone hun lred
rattlesnakes from the Schagticoke hills
in Connecticut. are to be brought here
by syndicate of Connecticut farmers, to
start a twelve-acre rattlesnalke farm. land
for which has been purchased in the
western part of that town.
Rattlesnake oil Is worth 81 a pint. and
there is also good return in the skins
The farmers expect to have at least 1900
rattlers within the next few months.
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Sheets, Tablecloths, Napkins, Towels.

ooncl Round thread Allpure-1nen Sheeing ! ~
ira good value, at, yard p0'Oo
Mohawk Sheets of cotton free dressings all
handtorn and ironed:
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Self Governing Capitals.

What have Argentina and Brazil
granted 10 Buenos Aires and Rio in self
government and rational representation
s Buenos Aires IS both municipality and
the capital OF the Argentine Republic, and
as such has an organization as city as
well as an intimate connection uike that
Of Washington with the federal govern
ment. The latter association is main
tanned by means of an official called the
by the president of the republic, subject
TO the approval of the national senate,
for term Of four years and VINO receives
a salary. He performs to a great degree
the function of mayor in an American
city. and is to large extent amenable to
the rules OF the deliberate council d body
elected by ballot of citizens on the popu-
lation basis from twenty parishes. into
which the city is divided. 1t corresponds
in most details to an American common
council. These officials serve without pay
for a term of four years. one-haf of their
number being elected every two years,
however. Buenos Aires is fully repre-
scented in proportion to its population in
the national legislature and the national
government i'm general.
Buenos Aires thus divides capital ex-
penses and control of municipality with
the nation. and has full representation in
the national government in accordance
with its population. Washington divides
capital building expenses with the nation,
but has no share in control of it's mu-
nicipal affairs and no representation
whatever in the national government
which absolutely controls it.
Wat has Brazil done for Rio POLITICAL
ly: Rio and suburbs constitute the fed
eral district Of the United States of Bra
Zil. The municipal organization of the
district is controlled by the national gov
eminent. but the right Of the 100000 in
habitan hts TO voice in the management
of local affairs is safeguarded in two
ways: Cd The district is represented in
the congress of Brazil by three senator's,
elected for nine years, and by ten depu-
ties. elected for three years. GU A
city couHcil of ten members. elected by
direct suffrage for a term of two years.
The council meets in ordinary session
twice a year. The Chief executive of Rio
years. and is appointed by the president
Of the republic and confirmed by the
senate.
Brazil and Argentina have followed the
example of the United States in cstaD-
fishing federal districts and national CAPT.
tails distinct from the states ard con-
trolled in the last ANALYSIS by the nation.
But Brazil. and Argentina have improved
upon our example by developing the :ela-
tons of nation and capital on republican.
democratic and representative principles
and in accordance with the dictates OF
fairness and patriotic pride. In both
Buenos Aires and Rio the people CT the
other citizens in proportion to their num-.
bers IN the national government. In both
nations they participate through a coun-
ell in the disposition of their municipal
concerns. In both capitals the nation
controls the municipality and through the
national president appoints the chief eX-
ecut.ve official mayor with large
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National Representation Wanted.

But conceding that the present munich
pal government is best for the capital
under the conditions which surround r.
and that while practically efficient
economical and businesslike It offends no
great American political principle. can
we say the same of refusal TO Washing
tonians Of the privilege of participa-
ton as Americans in the national govern
ment? Conceding that the nation should
continue ~ govern and control the cap.
tia! through Congress. why should not the
Americans in the District of Columbia be
treated as "A Part OF the nation which IS
to exercise this exclusive control. and De
permitted in proportion 10 their number
representa- ton in IN government which
| is to control them, to tax them. TO send
them to war, TO dispose of their property
and of their lives? The Americans In the
District of Columbia, constituting much
more than the average numher OF amer
| leans represented by each member OF
Congress: living within we'll defined geo.
graphical limits and possessed OF more
j than the average Of intelligence and good
citizenship: paying all national taxes, di-
rect and Indirect and responding to the
ma lions call to arms in time Of war, are
entitled on general principles to represen.
tation in the national legislature, and
would enjoy it ii this legislature were nor
also their exclusive local or municlpal
AsAo
them from representation ought to oe
viewed as giving them double right TO
| suca representation. OR all Americans
| they would seem to be most Entitled 70
representation in legislature whicn Is
their own nationally TO the same extent
as in the case Of all other Americans, and
which is in addition their exclusive state
! legislature. their board oil aldermen and
common council
There IS. in brief. no suggestion that
i nd INC there
any duty on the part Of the nation TO
initiate in Washington the municipa.
| self government of Buenos Aires and
Rio. or that any benefit would be en-.
joyed by the American capital through
| such imitation.
| But can the same concession be made
in respect to the failure to follow the
| example of Argentina and Brazil In
giving the capital representation ~ the
national government, in the Congress
and local legislature: What possible
injury can the nation suffer from per.
hitting this American representation.
What possible plausible excuse can be
devised for denying it?
| l have indicated my belief that The
South American republics, while ex
ceiling as city builders. are deicien
in practical appreciation of the true
principles of representative govern
ment May they not. on the basis OF
our handling of the problem of repre-
sentation in the national government
for the District of Columbia. turn the
tables on us and suggest that in thi:
matter We betray that we have no rea,
appreciation of those principles our
i 1t is assumed that national represen
tstion for the District can be secured
only by constitutional amendment
Our Constitution is amended, even il
cases of the clearest necessity, onl,
through some CONFUSION like civil wa
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Wise Local Municipal Government.

do not intend by these comparisons to
suggest that believe that the United
States should surrender municipal con-
troll of the federal district to the people
who live in Il. In no other capital in the
world is 80 large percentage Of the real
estate owned by the nation. AS long as
the nation faithfully carries out in letter
and in spirit the half-and-half agreement
of 1873 II is half-taxpayer In the Ma
tional Capital municipality. Through
Congress 1t absolutely and exclusively
controls municipal concerns, and it's deci-
siOns il they receive the approval OF any
one among the local taxpayers represent
the will Of a majority of the taxpayers.
something not accomplished in the large
American cities, where as rule under the
application OF the principle OF unlimited
manhood suffrage to municipal concerns
the tax money Is collected and expended
by the organized non-taxpayers compact
ed under the leadership Of bosses into
aggregatons often criminal. always ire
sponsible. My belief is that unlimited
popular suffrage is demanded by repub-
iican principles only in the choice OF
those officers who exercise purely gov
ernmental functions. and not in the selec-
| ton of agents by municipal corporations
to perform duties affecting private prop
erty interests: that in such corporation
the amount to be raised in taxes and the
; manner of It's expenditure should be de-
term!ned by the quasi-stockholders of the
corporation. the taxpayers who raise the
| money to be expended. and not by the
| municipalities non-taxpayers, who, with
ont contributing proportionately to the
tax fund. Will enjoy the benefits of the
J improvements accomplished by it's eypeGd.
iture. There is no equity in placing the
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CODE CHANGES
MADE BY BILLS IN HOUSE
One Authorizes Penalty of
Death in Certain Cases in
Jury's Discretion.

4 half dozen bills introduced in the
House yesterday afternoon by Represent
alive Johnson. chairman of the District
committee. aim to change the District
code in a number of respects relating to
punishments for rape, false pretenses.
blackmail. and also relating to the OPP
Grafton of foreign corporations dong
business in the District The bills were
all introduced at the request of United
States Attorney Wilson for the District
One bill authorizes the death penalty in
rape cases in the discretion of the jury
Molesting child under twelve years is
classed with this offense. Abusing girl
between twelve and sixteen years of age
is made punishable by Imprisonment for
fifteen years.
Punishment of Blackmail.
Another measure defines blackmail more
clearly than in the present law and pre-
scribes a penalty of not more than five
years in the penitentiary or a fine of not
more than $1,000 or both. Board bill
jumping will become a hazardous under
taking in the. District if another bill is
enacted into law. 1t provides fine as
large as 800 or Imprisonment for six
months.
Punishment by imprisonment for not
more than ten years. or by fine of not
more than $1,000. or both, is provided Tor
persons who fraudulently convert to their
own uses funds or goods valued at SO or
more which have been intrusted to their
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plies Cured In to II Days.
Your druggist will refund money IL Paz0 Olaf.
ment fails to cure any OF Itching. Blind,
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Punishment of Blackmail.
Foreign Corporations.

Foreign corporations doing business in
the District are compelled by another bill
to file with the recorder of deeds copies
of their charters or certificates of incor-
poration, together with statements show
ing the capital stock and the amount of
stock actually issued, the nature of the
business which they propose to carry on
and annual statements in regard to the
financial reliability of the corporations.
Representative Fornes introduced two
bills providing for the improvement and
lighting of Piney Branch road, from
Georgia avenue to Butternut street. One
bill authorizes the appropriation Of 5000
for improvements of the road.
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contributors and non-contributors to a
fund upon an equal footing in the matter
Of deciding how and by whom the fund
shall be distributed. In municipal con-
Germs the American doctrine Of mo tax
alton without representation reasonably
means also mo representation without
taxation and without straining might
mean representation in proportion to
taxation" So in handling the business
of the corporation Of the District Of Co
lumbia the nation. half-stockhoider.
decides through Congress all corporate
business questions. the initiative in sug-
costing action being conceded to the 9TH
err stockholders. the local taxpayers. who
through the Commissioners submit In the
shape of estimates. upon which congress
sional action is had. the views and wishes
of these local taxpayers. Thus to an ex-
tent which prevails in hardly any other
large American city the will Of the tax
payers is represented in the action taken
bv Congress on estimates submitted By
the Commissioners.
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Let us e0amine what Argentina has.
under these conditions. done for Bueno=
Aires. comparing Argentina's voluntary
contribution TO its capital with the duty
payments OF the United States on the Ma
tional Capital account. The South Amer
lean facts and figures are taken almost
entirely from the bulletins and other pub
locations of the Pan-American Union (un-
I'll recently the Bureau of American Re-
publicsp. which. under the capable man.
agement of Director John Barrett and
Chief Clerk Franklin Adams, Is perform
ing an International function OF the high
est usefulness.
In 1907 the expenditure OF the mu-
nicipalty in Buenos Aires amounted to
81, 3:,s OcJ, as compared with an ex-
penditure i'm Washington for the same
year. from local taxation, of about five
and three-fourths millions. In this nine
millions expenditure of Buenos Aires tbs
largest items were the pay roll Of 7,1+
employees and an interest and sinking
fund expenditure CT over mil
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OF course. in essence this congressional
committee is investigating Congress. that
10, to say. itself, as representative Of the
nation, to ascertain how faithfully, how
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or after long delays and preliminary de-
feats in the campaign against inertia.
Practically national representation for
Washington may therefore be POST
poned long after the justice of such
representation is generally conceded.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
WHERE OUR DEAD 40, TOO.

Maj. s. Harris, one of the Austral.
fans who fought in the South African
war, visited British Columbia and fin.
ally settled down in Vancouver. Now
he tells Of man in his province who
went over to see London for the first
time last year and was being shown
throught Westminster abbey. He got
into conversation with tourist agent
who was showing q party about and
at intervals the man who was explain.
ing asked the British Columbian ques-
tions about Vancouver. II suppose
that in your country you have no
place like the abbey" he suggested.
mo-" replied the other.
"Then what, may I ask, do you do
with your illustrious dead?"
First" replied the British Colum-
bian. I'VE appoint a commission to see
whether the man is really dead, and
then If the commission decided in the
Affirmative. We send him to the legis-
lature. ."-Argonaut.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
BALL BOYS ORGANIZE.

A meeting of the base ball fans
of the county was held in City hall
Wednesday evening and reorganized
the Gilpin Mines base ball team for
the 1912 season. The following Off
GERS were chosen to attend 70 the
business of the new team: George
Rule, manager; James Powers. secre-
tary; Henry Altvater, treasurer. AS
soon as the team is fully organized
a captain will be elected.
AS soon as the weather moderates
practice will be begun. Amy one in
the county wishing to make the
team, will be- given the chance. II
you can make good, you can get on
steady.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
JAMES HoLck is
NOW LEGALLY DEAD

District Judge George w. Allen has
formally entered judgment in a suit
brought by Norah ID. Holck agains,
the New York Life Insurance com
pany to recover the premium on her
husbands insurance. The judgment
establishes the legal death of James
Holck, blacksmith of Central City
who disappeared on Feb. 20, 1902, land
who has never been seen, or heard
Of since with one exception. She
was awarded $3,69E.
The suit was heard several weeks
ago and the jury returned verdict
In Mrs. Holck's favor. Holck came
home intoxicated on the day of his
disappearance. Mrs. Holck unbraided
him and he left home. He was seen
on the streets of Denver one day in
May, 1902. but after that no trace OF
him could be found. The following
Christmas an unmarked package was
received by his daughter. 1t was
supposed to have been sent by him.
Mrs. Holck afterwards obtained a dl.
vorce but continued to keep up the
premiums on his policy.
In the trial one side tried to show
that Holck's physical condition was
such that he could ut have lived
for nine years. The other side sought
to establish the fact that he had re-.
formed and quit drinking and had
gone away to make new record for
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

From the looks Of our waste paper
basket 1t appears as II each and
every seeker for the presidential
chair, looks upon us as an easy
mark and that we had no choice in
the matter. Even Taft's campaign
manager has tried to pull our leg
for space to say nothing of LaFol-
lette and Teddy To save postage
we wish to say that We are for the
Hon. Champ Clark and tho Missouri
houn dog, first, last and all the
time until the Democratic national
convention at Baltimore has spoken
Then we will bow to the wish OF
tho great Democratic party ard sup
port the nominee.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
FRED PAINTER DIES.

Fred Painter, who arrived from
Goldfield, New, week ago in a pre-
carious condition, died at the home
of his mother. Mrs. Warren Painter,
last night. Deceased had been suffer
ing from n complication of diseases
for some time.
Deceased was about 25 years Of
age. and left Central four years ago
for Goldfield. He is survived by a
wife and two children; also an aged
mother and two sisters. The date Of
the funeral was net known ct the
time CT goirg to PRESS.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

We are pleased to see that Adams
county has endorsed our choice for
presidential nominee, Hon. Champ
Clark. This is a wise move, especial
ly as it was the first Democratic
county convention held in Adams
county. To start right Is to win.
County Judge II. S. Class was put
forward as possible candidate for
the District judgship Of the First
judicial district, comprising Adams,
Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand
and Jefferson counties. The Adams
county candidate is certainly all that
could be wished or candidate or
so important position.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
A PIteous Plea.

"Will you help poor unfortunate
mortal, sir?"
What can do for your"
"Oh. sir, would gladly accept one
OF your CASTOR automobiles, II you
would throw in chauffeur and few
gallons of gasoline"
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
MEMBER COLORADO EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION
DEMocRATIIc CITY TICKET.

Mayor-Thomas Cody.
Alderman First Ward-Oscar Will
iams.
Alderman Second Ward - James
Powers.
Alderman Third Ward - Frank
Teats.
Alderman Fourth Ward - Edward
O'Neil.
Alderman Fourth Ward (vacancy)
NOAH Mitchell.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
Cruel Papa.

Papa says If l give up my singing
lessons he will present me with a pair
Of diamond earrings"
You have never worn earrings.
have you?"
mo; I should have to have my ears
pierced"
"Ah. yes! l see his idea. He wants
to pay you back in your own coin."-
Western Christian Advocate.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
Tho Outward Show.

Those two women always greet
each other with the most effusive cor
diality."
YES" replied Miss Cayenne. Each
takes pride in showing the other how
artistically she can conceal her real
feelings"
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

Noah Mitchell, candidate to fill the
vacancy as alderman in the fourth
ward, Is an old resident, and we'll
qualified to represent that ward in
and his constituents.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
Inevitable,

why, she used to be a theatrical
star, but since she has grown fat
she's just an ordinary actress"
Nothing strange about that. Any
astronomer will tell you that as stars
increase in magnitude they decrease
in brightness.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

Thomas Cody, the candidate for
the office, having served faithfully
and with honor. He undoubtedly will
receive the hearty support of all cit
liens who appreciate the economical
and impartial manner in which he
has conducted the office.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
Sudden Chance.

Sudden Change.
Patience-I guess WIN thinks I'm
changeable.
Patrice-Why so?
Because he first called me a peach
and then he said was a pippin."
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

The Congressman-What do you
think of the idea of electing senators
by direct vote?
The Senator-it would save us
money, but 1t would put a crimp in
the legislative business.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

himself and might yet return. Mrs.
Holck conducts a RESTAURANT at 1852
California street.-Tudfday'si Eenver
Post.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
OUR CANDIDATES.

The candidates on the Democratic
Citizens ticket are all men of sterling
worth, and need no introduction at
our hands. They are well known to
all and honored for their integrity
and citizenship.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

Oscar Williams, candidate for alder
man in the first ward, is a leading
better choice could have been made,
as his record while in office has al
ways been for the best interests of
the city.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

Edward O'Neil, candidate for alder
man in the fourth ward, is one of
the most popular gentlemen in his
ward. a loyal citizen, and a prom
inent member CT many fraternal or
ganizations.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
Wintry.

The leaves are withered on tho tree;
Chill breezes blow.
Upon the blasted pine we sec
A lonely crow.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

James Powers, present alderman
from the second, is slated to succeed
himself, he being the nominee for
that office in the second ward. His
record is such that he has the
hearty Endorsement of the residents
and property owners Of this ward,
the business district of the city.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

himself as alderman of the third
ward, stan6s on his record. He too,
is one CT our prominent business
men, always found working in the in
terest of good government.