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Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
A STIMULUS TO MINING.

Among the plethora of constitu-
tional amendments to be voted upon
by the people in November is one
that is worthy Of consideration. 1t
has been ignored by the professional
reformer and constitutional tinker.
but for that very reason 1t may be
considered worthy Of adoption. The
proposed amendment in question is
what is known as the O'Connell
amendment, declaring all smelling,
sampling, refining and milling irstitu-
tons, public utilities under the law.
II this amendment were part OF the
constitution the smelling trust. the
milling trust and any other combina-
tion having to do with the treatment
OF ores would be subject to state
regulation.
The mining industry OF Colorado
has been tagging for years; the long
looked-for new mining camp has not
materialized, and, while there has
been improvement in the last year in
oOLit VI me Oiu camps, ocurSthih6 10
lacking; the old-tme spirit is not
abroad.
Ask the prospector Of the lessee,
or even the owner CT mine. to point
out the handicap and all too often
the reply is that the "smelter trust
has killed" mining in the west.
Certainly there is an impression
prevalent that the smelling corpora
ton has prevented free development
In the mining field. This feeling may
be without justification or 1t may
be justified: therein Is the rub One
thing is certain: the old competition
for ores no longer exists in this
state. The company that controls
the smelling industry may be giving
more economical service to the ore
shipper, but that is not the question
tia encouragement is lacking; the
old bond between smelter and ship
per has disappeared from the Colo
RADIO scene.
The O'Connell amendment would
give a public utilities commission au-
thority over smelters and reduction
works. Would this aid tho mining In
dmstry? Readers Of the Times, more
particularly those engaged In mining
are requested to give their views
Denver Times.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of County Commissioners, Of
Gilpin county, Colorado, will meet as
II Beard of Equalization for the ar
justment and equalization of the as
sessment among the several taxpay-
ers Of said county on Tuesday, the
3rd day of September. A. D.. 1912,
at the hour OF 10 o'clock a. m, at
the office Of the county clerk at the
county court house in Central City,
and will remain in session not less
than three days for that purpose.
The board will also meet on Tues
day. September 18th. 1912. to hear
complaints as to assessments.
FRANK G. MOODY.
County Clerk.
Central City Colo. August 18th. 1912.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
sTERNBERGERs INCREASING
MINING OPERATIONS.

F. G. Wood, of Russell Gulch, has
been awarded the contract for build
ing a commodious shaft house on the
International mine, up Fall river, con
struction to begin at once, says the
Idaho Springs Miner. The Internal
ional shaft, now 200 feet deep and
wIh its crosscuts showing true
fissure 222 feet wide, is to be sunk
a lift Of 100 feet, "simply to pros
pect OUT vein a little" according to
the manager. But the building oper-
ations mentioned, combined with the
installation of a hoisting plant, trans
former, electric wiring and the re-
starting Of the electric plant, admit
tedly one CT the finest in the state,
indicate something.
The International is simply a link
in the four miles of claims owned by
the S.ernbergers on the great mother
vein known as the Gem, Belman,
Crown Point-Virginia and Emerson
properties, all producers. The Inter
national shaft is 24OO feet west of
the Lucania tunnel. A further sink
ing Of 1000 feet will place the bot
tom Of the shaft on level with the
tunnel.
The International shaft, as will
be seen by a glance at the map, is
located quite close to where the
Topeka vein. of Gilpin, would course
in this county. Mr.. Sternberger fig
ures that his Ironclad mine is on the
Topeka vein, and that it will be en-
countered on the dip by sinking.
There is good ore in the Internat-
ional, and principally gold 1t is of
a fine smelling and milling character.
And still farther west the values
range high and higher along the EN-
erson, International, Jumbo ct al fis-
sure, which maintains it's northwest
southeast course diagonally across
the Clear Creek Gi,pin system of
veins.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
JOSEPH NEWMAN HAS A
NEW COMPANY THIS SEASON.

Joseph Newman, the popular sing
ing comedian, is coming again to the
Central City opera house, Friday.
August 23rd. He will appear under
the auspices of Father Naughton for
the benefit of St. Mary's church. I'm
in the engagement because Mr.. New
man Is bringing with him an entirely
new company of artists He has here
tofore been very happy and fortunate
in the selection of his assistant en-
tertainers. Those announced to ap-
pear this season are coming with
splendid endorsements, and our music
lovers may expect genuine treat.
Miss Frankie Mast, the violinist,
recently returned from Berlin, where
her splendid interpretations Of diff
cult violin compositions won the un-
qualified appreciation of the foremost
critics. Miss Jane Crawford, the con-
tralto. has successfully toured the
country as member Of the Aborn
and the Joseph Sheehan Grand Opera
companies. Miss Helen Ware is
musician Of unusual talent, a capital
pianist. an ideal accompanied, and a
charmingly gifted actress as we'll.
Clair Bozman Is a young man of ver-
satile accomplishments who will be
heard in sweet solos on the euphon-
ium. Mr.. Newman will offer some en-
tirely new songs and jokes and with
Miss Wise will appear in two delight
full little one act plays. Proposing
by Proxy" and "Woman's Proper
Place"
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
ELEMENTS OF RADlUM.

Since the name of radium is more
or less on every prospector''s lips for
the last few years, it will perhaps be
interesting to many to hear some
thing about this wonderful element
which, by its actions, is ready to
overthrow one Of the standard laws
OF chemistry; namely: the unchang-
ability of the elements. The chem
ical world of only five years ago had
nothing but a smile of contempt to
show whenever the theory OF the Old
alchemists was brought forward, that,
after all, transmutation may be dem
when Becquerel found on a photo
graphic plate the legible signature Of
a new kind Of rays, the first step
towards new era was taken, and
the science OF radio activity was
born.
1t is interesting to note that the
chief source Of radium is found in
Gilpin county in the form Of uran-
ium, which is now being shipped to
Europe in large quantities. The Kirk,
Wood. and other mines on Quartz
hill. are large producers Of this much
wanted ore, which IS designed to do
much in the scientific world, and
which in all probability Is the prin-
cipal reason for this area being so
rich in gold. Many other localities in
this district show the evidences OF
uranium deposits and 1t behooves the
prospectcr to cearch for this one min
eral that means so much for man.
kind.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
MRS. MCGOWAN DIES.

Mrs. Mary MCGOWAN died in Bald
Mountain Sunday morning at the
home OF her daughter, Mrs. John
Davey. Death was due to compli-
cation Of ailments. About a year ago
deceased suffered stroke OF para
lysis, which confined her to her bed
until the end. Mrs. McGowdn was rs
years OF age and had been resident
Of Gilpin county upwards Of 35 years.
She is survived by one daughter. The
funeral ives held Tuesday morning
from the Catholic church. 1t was
largely attended by many friends of
the deceased.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
ADVERTISED LIST.

The following letters remain in the
postoffice at Centra' City uncalled
for. When inquiring for mail you will
confer favor on the postmaster by
saying Advertised:
Crandall. Jr.. Mr.. J. NJ.
CroZier, Mrs. Geo.
Diquez. d. Cosiano
Orht, Herman
Perley, Mr.. James
Pea:scl, Mrs. Paul (2)
Teaearden, Mr.. l.. w. and family.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
ONE LONESOME ELK.

There is at least one lonesome
Elk in Portland. He Is Louis J. 0ach-
ofsky, grand lodge delegate from Cen
tral City. Colo. exalted ruIer Of his
home lodge and inner guard Of the
State association of Elks.
"Rachofsky Is the sole representa-
tive Of Central City attending the
grand lodge. He knew he would be
lonesome. and in anticipation Of It
had dozen long ribbons printed for
coat lapel display. which read. I'm
all alone" ut is whispered he had
land girl for this evening at the
Oaks. however," - Portland News
paper.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

Alex Ogle, Of Wheeling, West Vir-
ginia, was a visitor to the city today.
He fssintepested in the GilpinsOrion
mine and made a trip to the proper
ty for the purpose Of inspecting de-
velcpments now under way. Mr.. Ogle
is well satisfied with the showing
of the Gilpin-Orion and is confident
that with a little more depth-it will
be as great a mine as there is on
Bobtail hill.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
CITY COUNCIL MEETS

Central City, Colo, Aug. Sth, 1912
Regular meeting of the city coun-
Gil of the City of Central. Meeting
called to order by Mayor Cody.
Roll call: Present, Aldermen Slat-
terry, Williams, Mckay, Powers. Eli
mann, Bowden and Moody. Absent
alderman Warren.
Minutes of last regular, special and
adjourned special meetings read and
approved as read.
Petition from the saloonkeepers
of the city, requesting the council to
regulate the sale OF beer, wines and
liquors by the grocery stores and to
require the payment Of license by
said grocers read.
On motion regularly moved and
seconded, the mayor and city attcr-
ney were instructed to draw UP an
ordinance regulating the sale of
liquor In grocery stores and other
places. and submit same at the next
regular meeting OF the council.
City attorney stated that request
had been made by the grand jury
that the city ordinances regarding
Sunday closing be amended to con-
form with the state law.
On motion regularly moved and
seconded, the matter of peddler's H.
censes was left to the discretion Of
the mayor.
Attention OF the council called to
the condition OF the gulch and road
near Mack's brewery and the neces-
sity of repairing same to protect the
main water supply line. On motion
regularly moved and seconded, the
matter was referred to the Street
and Alley committee and water COM
missioner and Water committee.
Reports of health officer. water
rate collector and of city clerk and
treasurer. read and ordered filed.
On motion regularly moved and
seconded, the city treasurer was in
structed to call in Water bond No.
81 for $4,000.
On motion regularly moved and
seconded, the Health committee and
health officer were inetructed to in
vestigate the alley in Block 3 and
see IL sanitary conditions cannot be
improved.
Council agreed to Investigate con-
dition of cribbing on East High ST.,
tomorrow evening; said cribbing re-
ported as being in bad condition and
that there Is danger of street cav
ing in.
City bills amounting 20 s797.sS and
water works bills amounting to
s3S2.5S read, same having been ex-
amined and approved by the Finance
committee. were on motion regularly
moved and seconded. allowed and
warrants ordered drawn on the city
treasurer for the several amounts.
City clerk announced that the AS
sessmen. Roll for the year 1912 was
ready for revision and correction and
on motion regularly moved and sec
onded, coun<il adjourned to meet
again on Thursday evening. August
22nd, 1912.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

The Gi'pln Mines team went to
Russell Gulch Sunday afternoon and
returned with the short end of 10
to score. Russell made z runs In
the first inning. II the Mines could
get away without playing the first
inning OF game. chances are that
tho wins would outnumber the
losses three to one. A return game
will be played on the local diamond
Sunday afternoon.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
NOTICE..

/ am preparing the delinquent tax
list for publication and the same will
be given to the printer the 26th day
of September. All those In arrears
must settle before that date or their
property will be advertised.No devia-
tion will be made from this rule.
HENRY p. ALTVATER.
County Treasurer.
Central City, Colo, August 18th, 1912.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

Five o'clock Saturday morning. the
fire department was called out to
put out fire in the basement OF
the pool room. A million gallons OF
water were turned into the basement
and soon had the smoke under con-
troll. The origin is unknown. and the
damage was slight. 90
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

Clifton r. Vansart, a young at
torney from Denver, has entered the
law office of Chase Withrcw. Mr..
Vansant Is n pleasing young fellow
and shows all the qualities that will
keep Gilpin county to the front In
its legal talent.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
TEACHERS. EXAMINATION.

The regular county examination OF
teachers will be held in the office Of
the county superintendent OF schools
on the third Thursday and Friday Of
August. august Is and 1G Sessions
begin at o'clock n. M. and 1880
o'clock p. m.
ISABELLE F. MABEE,
County Supt, Of Schools.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

President John C. Jenkins, of the
FtrSt National bank, has decided the
Eureka mine to the new company,
Which has been formed to operate
same. j. N. Caldwell, the manager, is
now installing new transformers SO
that all the machinery, including the
mill, can be operated with electric
power.
The lessees on the Grand Army
are keeping the Polar Star mill busy
on mill ore, which is of good grade.
In addition, a large tonnage of smelt-
ing grade is being mined.
The Corydon mine on Academy hill,
Is working a large force of men,
blocking out ore for shipment. Most
Of the work is being confined to the
400foot level.
The Pittsburg, under the manage
ment Of VIM. Anger, is maintaining
It's record for high values. On the
900 and 1000-foot levels, the ore is
bringing from $500 to $4,000 per
ton at the local sampler. This prop
erty has not missed dividend for
several years.
Ftfty dollar ore is being mined and
shipped from the Alps mine on Quart
hill by the local pool which is now
in charge. The ore from the 800-foot
levei is high in copper values, return
ing as much as 1870 or 240 pounds
to the ton.
Sixty feet have been sunk in the
shaft of the Rails County mine since
this development was started sew
eral weeks ago. The shaft will be put
down to 1000 feet before sinking is
suspended. The showing in the shaft
is very good and the iron ore is
getting stronger with depth. High
grade ore is being extracted from the
winze in the 500-foot level. A big
shipment is being accumulated and
will be sent to the smelter in car
lots.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

Green vegetables Mt Hawley's Don't
forget this when you are ordering
your groceries.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15
DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTY

The Pratt lode on Quartz hill, OPP
Grated by the Kramer brothers, is
making a record for high class con-
centrates. A recent shipment to the
Iron City mill. gave values for first
class Of $4,000 per ton. The gold in
same being better than 16 ounces to
the ton. On second class concen-
trates. $500 per ton gross was re-
covered.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

Frank Comfort & Co., have lease
on the hampton mine. They intend
to open up the property to the east
on the 200-foot level. where shoot
Of ore carrying values of 100000 per
ton is known to exist.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

The local pool, operating the Bates
mine in Chase gulch, are meeting
with encouragement In their develop
ment R1ve feet Of ore is now ex-
posed Shipments from same gave
v;,lues Of $4,000 per ton for the
sDlelter grade. and two ounces gold
per cord on the plates, with concen-
trates vauled at $14.00 per tom
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

In Leavenworth gulch. extensive
operations are being maintained on
the Wood and Ethan mines. Pascoe
4 Co., have a large amount Of vel,
low copper iron ore ready for ship
ment. This from the Wood, which is
famous for its production of uranium
ores. Twenty-Five dollar ore in the
Ethan has been disclosed at depth
Of 125 feet Shipment to the mill is
now being made.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

Steve Harper is busy with a forct
Of men running a crosscut in the
Star of the West at the $40 level
to enter the Hard to Beat lode .wiiicl
has record for big values.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

Frank Hardy is in charge Of the
Pierce mine. Development is progress
sing at the 500 level. at which point
four feet Of ore is in sight. AS soon
as sufficient headway is made. stop
ing will be commenced and continu-
ed to surface.
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

The Federal, in Russell district. is
working two shifts drifting on the
vein. Rich Hughes is in charge Of
the operations. A new shaft is to be
sunk to a depth OF 800 feet, which
will facilitate the handling of the ore
Gilpin observer., 1912-08-15

c. E. Major. Of the Concrete mine
returned from Youngstown. Chic,
this week. where he has Interested
some new people who stand ready to
finance the Concrete. Just as soon as
an examination can be made OF the
present workings. work will be re.
sumed. This property is one OF the
best mines on Prosser gulch. being a
continuance Of the famous Gunne!l
vein.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-27
Egan is Some Pointer.

Chief Of Police Egan is consid-
cred somewhat of a pointer when 1t
comes to locating valuable dogs. w.
A. Krebs lost highly priced dog
Thursday. During his rounds up
town Thursday the chief saw a negro
on the street trying to force dog
into his home Yesterday being in
formed of Kreb's loss and getting a
description of the dog Chief Egan
hunted up the negro and soon
learned it was the Kreb animal he
had seen. The negro had dog SIM
liar to the missing dog and when he
was driving it to his home he sup
posed 1t was his animal until he
saw his own dog in the kennel.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-27
MAJOR LEAGUERS
WILLING THAT
EAST ST. LOUIS ENTER.

NJ. ]. Farnbaker yesterday re-
ceiped letter from August Herr
mann, chairman Of the National
Baseball Commission, In reply to al
inquiry made BY Mr.. Farnbaker early
N the week Mr.. Hermann renders
q decision that Notwithstanding that
east 81. Louis is in another state
from the two major league clubs
across the river, that it would be an
invasion Of their territory for the
Kitty League to place a club in the
Illinois city under the tive-mile rule.
without first obtaining the consent
Of the two major league clubs, Mr..
Hermann In conclusion, stated that
he would guarantee Mr.. Farnbaker
the consent Of the two major clubs.
as it would prove of great benefit
to them to have a farm handy aud
whore they could watch for promis-
ing timber in young cubs.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-27
TAFT INvADES
Ohio ON FIRST
TRIP OF YEAR
President Will Visit Four Cities in
Five Days.--Glasscock Visits
Outlook Office
SAYS ROOSEVELT WILL RUN
Acceptance May be Forced---Miss-
ouri Republican Convention in
St. Louis April Is

Washington. Jan. 26. When
pFcsiaont Taft leaves Washington
ten Frow On five days journey
that will take him to New York.
Cleveland, Columbus and Akron, O..
VA riil bo the most important jour
rey " the eyes cor many Of his
friends that has been planned since
he SOU back to the White House
tfera re west.
In Mt8 York, the President viii
lie t'n r,cat, over night, Of his
bgc.tor ienfy W. Taft and will at
tcnl tAtQe dinners and one ball, But
his political advisers are less inter-
estcd III this part Of the trip than
they are in the first visit to Ohio
since the Cincinnati election in Mo-
vember.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-27
MINERS SUBMIT THEIR
PLANS TO THE OWNERS

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan 26, q
joint conference of bituminous eoal
miners and mine owners of western
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Idiana and Illi'
nois today, a new wage contract
proposed by the miners, including a
demand for the increase Of wages Of
10 cents ton was read, with the
understanding that the operators
would submit an answer next Mon-
day The miners will adjourn until
then, II is expected the mine own
ers will declare the condition of the
coal industry would entail a reduc-
tioa rather than increase IN wages.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-27
GLAssCoCK SEES COLONEL.

New York, Jan. 26.--William b..
Glasscock, governor Of West Yir-
'ginia, called at the Outlook Office,
today, to pay his respects to Col.
rheodore Roosevelt When the Gay-
ernor left he said he was still Of the
opinion that Roosevelt should and
woald be nominated.
81 think he viii never be a candi-
date for the office" said the Cover
nor Is" am not authorized to speak
for Col Roosevelt nor am attempt
ing to do SO, but it IS my opinion
that he viii have to be nominated
without being candidate. It rs my
personal opinion that he would il
the American people asked him to
accept. This is not based, however,
on anything the Colonel said"
Did Not Urge Colonel.
Coy. Glasscock said he was not
here to urge Mr.. Roosevelt. to define
his position or as the bearer Of an
appeal to him, to do 50, from other
governors. He said he believed the
West Virginia delegation would be
solid for Roosevelt at the Chicago
convention.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-27
Thebes Reports Ice.
Sheriff Gets Negro.

Sheriff Edwards offs Murphysboro
H., is in the city TO take back With
him Elston Scott, negro who was
captured here by Chief Egan. Scott
is wanted for stealing revolver.
This is the negro who was accused
of being associated with another
negro in the theft Of number of
large rags from the Rhodes-Burford
Furniture store some months ago
and Chief Egan went to Murphys-
boro after him. He was not con-
v'cted.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-01-27
AVIATOR Gill
HURT MAKING
NIGHT FLIGHT
Engine Stops While Aeroplanist is
Making Demonstration Trip at
Los Angeles
Sites is INJURED IN MID-AIR
Curtiss Employee Suffers When Cyl
inder Explodes--- Beachey
and Parnalee Star

Los Angeles. Calf Jan 26.-
Howard w Gill OF Baltimore. flying
a Eurgess-Curtiss aeroplane, had two
ribs broken and suffered minor IN
juriea when his motor stopped. when
he was making d nlsat flight near
Dominguez Field here late tonight.
With his machine under perfect con-
trcl, Gill started to glide to earth
from heighth of $50 feet, but III
the darkness ran into barbed wire
fence. He was unconscious when
pishcd Up.
Speed Race Features Meet.
A speed race. followed by an al;f-
tude duel, both in driyinT rain,
Featured She sixth day OF the rnst;
international aviation meet on
Dominguez Field to-day gne cor
testant were Lincoln Bsachey and
Phil Parmalea Showers and stiff
wind curtailed the days program,
but most Of the events were thrill
Ing,
Beachey took most Of the honors,
winning the raeo against Rarmalae.
and both made sensational sp:rals -
the ground after reaching an al(i-
tude Of 5000 feet
Weldon p Cook Of Oakland clinched
his hold on duration honors CT the
meet by remaining in the mir ?
hours and 80 minutes. When th
storm broke Cook raised his plane.
scared above the wind and rain and
during the greater part Of his fight
remained above the clouds
Early in the day Frank NJ. Sites.
flying a Curtiss bi-plane, was injured
In mid-air by the flying part OF a
broken cylinder. He retained con-
troll Of the machine and landed
safely.