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Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
Learn Composition From Love Letter.

DIR. Arthur Holmes. who advocates
the exchange of love letters between
students as a means of acquiring the
art of composition, might point to
Samuel Richardson as proof of the
efficacy of his method Richardson
began by acting as scribe for a num-
ber Of young women. for whose cor
respondence with their sweethearts he
frequently supplied not only the
words, but the sentiments. His repu-
tation for this kind OF composition led
firm of printers to propose that he
should prepare a complete letter
writer" for the use of those coun-
try readers who cannot indite for
themselves" Two or three Of the
! epistles written for this purpose sug-
gested q separate story. "and thence.
in Richardson's own phrase, "sprang
Pamela
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
Insane Asvlums.

The great Greek physicians had de-
voted much attention to insanity, and
some of their precepts anticipated
modern discoveries, but no lunatic asy-
lum appears to have existed In an
tiquity In the first period of the
monastic life refuge is said to have
been opened for the insane at Jerusa-
lem, but this appears to have been
solitary instance, arising from ext
gencies of single class, and it may
be said that no lunatic asylum ex-
listed in Christian Europe until about
the time Of the fifteenth century.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
Germany Make. Maenesla Floors.

They are making the floors OF big
office buildings in Germany of mix
ture OF magnesium chloride, pulver-
ICED magnesia and sawdust, laid from
two to four inches thick. Consul Gen.
eral Robert P. Skinner reports from
Hamburg that such floors are water
proof, almost flreproof, crack-free,
warm under foot. elastic. sound.proof
and cheaper thar pine flooring, tiling
or stone.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05

If you are a business man,
did you ever think of the field
of opportunity that advertis-
ing opens to your There is
almost no limit to the posi-
bilities of your business if you
study how to turn trade into
your store. If you are not get
ting your share of the business
of your community there's q
reason. People 60 where they
are attracted - where they
knosv what they can get and
how much it is sold for. II
you make direct statements in
your advertising see to il that
you are able to fulfill every
promise you make. You will
add to your business reputa-
ton and hold your customers.
II viii not cost az mitch to run
your ad in this paper as you
think. 1t is the persistent ad-
vertiser who gets there. Have
something in the paper every
issue, no matter how small.
We will be pleased to quote
you our advertising rates, par
ticularly on the years busi-
ness.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
In the matter of the Estate of John
M. Hansen, deceased.

In the matter of the Estate of John
M. Hansen, deceased.
by VIRTUE OF a certain decree for
the sale OF real estate entered Nov
ember 25tlh, 1912, by THE judge of the
County Court Of Gilpin County, Colo
radio, in probate, in the matter of sal
estate, whereby l am directed to sell
at private sale, for cash i'm hand, all
the right, title and interest Of John
M. Hansen, deceased, in and to
An undivided one-third Q-3) inter
est i'm the MolEe Gibson lode mining
claim, Min Sur. No. 1866, in Illinoils
Central Mining District. Gdlpin Coun-
ty, Colorado,
I'm pursuance Of which decree,
will, ON Monday, the 23rd day of Dec
ember A ID. 1912, on and after the
hour of ten o'clock A. M. of said day,
at the County Court room at the
Court House i'm Central City, Glpin
County, Colorado, offer for sale at
private sale, ait not less than the ap-
praised value and for cash i'm hand,
all of said undivided one-third inter
est I'm said described mining claim,
or so much thereof as shall be nee
essary to pay debts and claims allow
ed against said estate, and costs OF
sale; reserving power to adjourn said
sale-as provided in the decree for the
sale of said described real estate.
MORRIS HAZARD,
Administrator de bonis non, of the
Estate of John NJ. Hansen, de
ceased.
First pub. Nov. 2S; last Dec. 10, ~.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
Surely Had Forgotten Something.

An Eastbourne, Sussex (England)
woman recently started on a railway
journey with the uneasy feeling that
she had forgotten something. This
turned out to be correct, for she had
to take the next train back to pick
up her child, which she had left on the
station platform.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
Daniel In Second Place.

Little Willie's grandmother had
been telling him Bible stories. his
favorite being that of Daniel in the
lions den. At the age of four he was
taken to circus for the first time.
When the lion-tamer put his head into
the lions mouth little Willies excite
ment knew no bounds. Jumping up
and down, he gleefully screamed:
"Oh. my! That knocks the spots of
Daniel!"
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
Well. Naturally.

A man charged in an English court
with disorderly conduct pleaded that,
seeing notice on a lamp post, he
climbed up to read it. and the words
wet paint" slightly ANNOYED him.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
Left Him Thinkjno.

That's arrant nonsense" said Mr..
Henpeck, about there always being
room at the top" oh his wife sar-
castically replied, when were you up
there to seer"
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
Othera Could Tell Him.

Have you any object in piling up
wealth? Perhaps you have an ambi
tion to crafty. Is there anything you
want to do?" "There is. When l am
fixed financially l propose to see if
there is really any money in the chick
en- business. louisville Courier.
Journal
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
No Wife for Him,

"'What do I want with wife?"
snorted Bachelor Bockwedder, on read
ing an old maids reasons for not
wanting a husband. 81 have a game
rooster that is vain about his fine
feathers, a goat, that chews the rag,
an aeroplane that gets me up in the
air, and an automobile that keeps me
all the time broke!"-Judge.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
Europe's War Material.

Europe withdraws from industry A.
100000 men to make soldiers of them
They are kept from one to three
years. What an appalling waste;
how doubly preposterous If efficiency
can be insured with militia training;
New York World
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
We Are . Nation Of Froo.Eatera.

Frogs legs, at which people turned
up their noses in disgust only a few
years ago, have now become so popu-
lar an article of diet that no fewer
than 100000 frogs year are killed
in Minnesota alone to supply the de-
mand. The northwestern frogs are
the most delicate, but the biggest are
the southern bullfrogs. The latter are
not SO sweet or tender as the former.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
Gift That Is Divine

II instead of gem. or even a
flower. we could cast the gift of
lovely thought into the heart of
friend, that would be giving as the
angels must give.-George MacDon.
aid.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
Birds Worthy of Gratitude.

1t has been estimated that the birds
in the United States save $200.000,000
worth of crops each year. The tree
sparrows in Iowa eat 1866 pounds of
weed seed daily One full-fedged robin
will eat 16 feet of caterpillar daily, or
about 1850 individuals a month.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05

Walter Jenkins has been selected
of the Denver High schools to play
on what is known as the all-city
team. This is signal recognition of
Walters good work on the grid-iron
and his friends rejoice in the fame
he has achieved as a top-notcher.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
Low Altitude

"Mr. Wombat, you ought to go in for
aviation. Many of our prominent peo.
pie are taking it up" 81 suppose !
ought. Have you got a machine that
will skim along nicely about seven
feet from the round?"-Judge.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05

DR.. VIII Singleton will be at the
Teller House in Central City on Dec.
11th. See him about your eyes. Spec
ial attention given to school children
He is a graduate of Ophthalmology.
See him fer scientific refracticn
work.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05

Wanted-Tenant. Will rent free to
desirable family, good house on Eur
eka street. Apply at this office.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05

The Ladies Aid of the Presbyter-
ian church wtll hold food sale in
the corner room OF the Harris build
ing. Friday, December 9Th. The sale
will begin at 12 m. Please remember
the time and place.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
Poor Pursuer Of Pleasures.

IT'S the only pleasure have in
life.' said an English hawker. in ex-
planning to a magistrate his love of
beer.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05

Watch Rapin's show window and
see the many beautiful things he will
have to offer the Xmas shoppers.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
Mans Work and Woman,s.

Now the mans work for his own
home is, as has been said. to secure its
maintenance, progress and defense:
the woman's to secure its order, com
fort and loveliness.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
Pretty Sure.

Whenever man is threatened by
the deep sea he is pretty sure to find
.he devil on the other side of him,
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
1mDoasihle.

Some people are In the prime Of
life at 30. but you can't make WON.
an Of 20 believe 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05

Extensive line of holiday goods ar
riving daily at Rapin's.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05

Buy gallon or two of pure apple
cider at Hawley's. Gee, but it's good.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05

Fresh vegetables received daily at
Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05

Get the best for the least none,
at Philips.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05

Hawley carries the freshest line Of
fruits in town.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-05
Truth,

A mood is that which turns yes
terday's truth into tsday's falsehood.
LITE
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-26
UNION STATION
PLAN LAUNCHED
THOSE INTERESTED BROUGHT TO-
GETHER TO DISCUSS PRIOR
LEN At DINNER.
PROJECT STRIKES SNAG
TWO OF THE ROADS ENTERING
RICHMOND TEEToT or
POSED TO PRoJECT-MOxE
NENT HAS IMPETUS.
PROJECT STRIKES SNAG

E.ncireling the great table in the
Flemish dfning-room OF The Jefferson.
with a miniature union station as its
csnterpiece, and around which, on
tiny tracks leading into the coveted
possession. miniature trains ran in
aud out as the diners dined, more
than nifty men. representative Of
Richmonds commercial municipal
and railroad interests discussed dis.
passionateiy last night the problem
which the chamber OF commerce be-
lieves should be settled in the near
futnra--the question of a centrally
located depot for all the trains en-
tering Richmond.
1t was nor as a dictator that the
inland trade committee OF that body
posed; the object was to bring the
railroads and the business interests
together on the platform thar what
was good for the railroad was good
for the city and vice versa, And The
stage was ser for the calm and com
Portable enjoyment of this pipe of
peace. The table was flowerstrewn:
carnations, roses and ferns ran a
rior of color and perfume. and the
diners were banked on either side by
gigantic palms. The menu~-from
planked shad TO coffee and cgtrs---
was elaborate and satisfying, and
nothing that could have been done
was left undone that might have been
conducive to a spirit that would haAa
resulted IN beginning work on the
foundation OF that cherished project
Continued on Second psge'l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-26
HENEY AND BRYAN
HOLD CONFERENCE
RELIEVED BY MANY TINT SIN
FRANCISCO MAN WANTS
COMNONER'S AID.

BALTIMORE, June 25.-t'rancis J.
Heney, the California graft fighter,
and Charles r, Crane, the wealthy
business man of Chicago, both strong
Roosevelt men. called on William j
Bryan at Hotel Beivedere tonight and
had talk with him. Mr. Heney
was one or the most vehement of the
fighters against the so-caIled steam
roller tactics that were used at the
Chicago convention AS a result OF
which President Taft was renominetcd.
Crane was originally La Toilette
supporter and offered 10 provide e
large sum OF money to back the WIS
consin candidate for the Republican
nomination for president Later he
swung into the Roosevelt contingent
No one at the Bryan headquarters
would discuss the visit of Hcney and
Crane.
The visitors. according to The talk
of politicians at the Belyedere. came
10 Baltimore to feel out Bryan on
the question of joining his forces with
those OF Roosevelt in the formation
of third party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan attended a re-
ception at the home If Mayor Preston
during the evening and remained
over night as house guests of the
mayor.
Many political leaders called on Mr..
Eryan in the early evening. Senator
Kern. OF Indiana, Bryan's candidate
for temporary chairman. accom-
panied by Senator Luke Lea. OF Ten
nessee. both members of minority in
the I.orimer committee, were among
the calls--
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-26
Little drops NJ water,
LATHE grains of sand.
Make the mighty ocean
And the pleasant land.

Little ballots clipped from the
papFr ard ttTTtU ru1Fsffs -tsfttttt'~
the contestant to c"rtaia numbers oil
votes make tine winning hustler IN
The Virginlan's wonderful prize pt-
ferlng. IA the foregoing doGer1.s -
epitoniz~l the Psychology Of little
things which GO "a make up the h'g
things which spell ri cess. And the
little subscription coupons 4Aef
count in the struggle for the sloo In
gold which viii be awarded as a spe-
eial prize.
Each subscription counts one To-
wards the special prize and its voting
xaIue---as explained in these colu;' Is
counts towards delightful forty
day trip to Europe or thirteen
day vacation for YOU in Atlantic CITY
and New York this summer. with all
expenses paid by The Nirginian
This gives each subscription
double value between june 18Th ana
July 6th. and contestants should not
fati to take advantage OF this mag
niiieent offer.
Everybody is looking for as much
"a possible for their labor or their
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-26
COLONEL IS EAGER
TO GET THE NEWS
BACK FROM CHICAGO. HI, IL
ANXIOUS TO LEARN WHAT
Is DOING AT BALTIMORE

OYSTER BAY. June 25,--C'olonel
Roosevelt, getting back to Sycamore
hill. today. Immediately put himself
in touch with the situation ut the
Democratic convention at Baltimore.
He wanted IN know what the pros
poets were of a progressive being
nominated
Roosevelt secretly believes that
With a reacttonary Democrat and the
Taft in the field his progressive party
would poll q vote that would land
him in the White House.
Roosevelt reached Sycamore nit
this evening, and half an hour later
was Informed OF the action of the
Baltimore convention in making Judge
Parker temporary chairman,
Really, doesn't ii seem funny"
calculated the colonel with a loud
laugh. 1T reminds one So much of
Chicago. HIS very funny IF the
Democrats wanted a progressive for
would have put up Mr.. Bryan or some
one like him
The colonel regarded Ii as a joke
that Charles +. Murphy had made II
known that under no circumstances
would he stand for Mr.. BRYAN.
They seem to be heading the same
way the convention did In Chicago"
quoth the colonel.
While we shall not take active
steps to decide upon our convention
until after the Baltimore convention
IS through" explained the colonel,
still we shall not let our work of
organization stop. II Is proceeding
as rapidly as possible, and we are
getting on fine with sit
A conference of the Roosevelt lead
ers in the third party movement is
to be held in New York next week.
but the date VIII not be fixed until
the Baltimore convention is over. II
tho Democrats fail 10 place progress
sive candidate In the field. the Roose
welt med Will instantly ask progressive
Democratic leaders now at Baltimore
to Join In the conference.
Democrats and Republican of pro-
gressive faith will find plenty of room
in our party" said The colonel, we
expect strong Democratic support.
Under tho present conditions. / be-
iieve the progressive marty has p
chance 10 win next November. or
course, the more influential progress
siyes OF both parties we have In II, the
more effective rs lighting force II LIZ
destined to be"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-26
KERN DECLINES TO RUN AND
CAUSES GREAT SURPRISE BY
NAMING NEBRASKAN INSTEAD
Managers OF All Candidates See Hopeful
Signs in Way Delegates Lined Up in
Tote, Each Claiming His Man is
Sure to Win

BALTIMORE. June 25.-At LIS 80
by all the clocks that adorn the
numerous spires of Baltimore, the
twenty-first national convention OF
the Democratic party came TO compar-
alike. order in response to the falling
of the bung-starter. National Chair
man Norman f. Mack used for a
gavel At 1856 O'Clock 1t had adj
journed In the interval, William
Bryan, OF Lincoln, Neb., had
nominated himself for temporary
chairman in a fervent speech, had
been defeated by Alton b. Parker, The
national committees choice for that
Office by vote of $40 to sos, there
had been three or four minor clashes,
riot OF enthusiasm and the dele
gates who came With fight in their
systems recovered in perfect har-
mony and good feeling.
OF all Democratic conventions
this was the most noticeable. not to
say the most astounding.
There is little to chronicle UP TO
the time the excitement began. Mr..
Mack got into the beautifully deco.
rated hall a half hour late. and his
gavel did most OF his talking for
him. The only sentiment offered Off
cially was: The convention Will
please come to order" He offered
that continuously for ten minutes.
while John l. Martin. who has been
sergeant-at-arms at all previous DEM
ocratic conventions, raped STAG
cato echo with Il smaller gaeel.
Cardinal Gibbons Prays.
When Mack at last got partial
order he caused Thomas F. Smith,
secretary of Tammany Hall, to read
the call for the convention. Then
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-26
VOTES DO DOUBLE DUTY AT
THIS TIME IN THE CONTEST
No Candidate Has Monopoly and the Ease With Winch
Votes Are ACQUIRED Is Surprising Many Who
Are in the Fight to Win

money. and in making TINS specaai
award The EirginIan Is practically
giving you something for nothing.
No Candidate Has "A Monopoly.
No certain district or any certain
cand idate tamong those who have
the energy tn trye has monopoly
on the supply Of votes, which have
come in amazingly large numbers the
past week for each contestant and
from each district. All have received
excellent support SO far, and 1t is safe
10 assume will continue to receive
greater support until the election of
the winners is decided.
Many candidates have shown re-
markable and unusual cleverness in
4ppiication of practical political
ideas 10 their campaigns.
There are no restrictions In regard
10 voting All may vote as often
and as much as they choose, All that
is necessary is to have the votes to
cast
Subscriptions Are Easy to Get.
To many of the contestants the
ease with which subscriptions have
been secured has been a revelation.
II has been a revelation like the dis
covery Of new worlds II Is truS that
contestants entered the contest with
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-26

their seats In the convention Murphy
In In the pool that he may cast that
block Of votes. virtually sixth OF the
eauxantInn. n seems hest to MIN WHEN
the psychological moment arrives
and Taggart traiied along just 10 DE
with sullivan and Murphy ana "lth
the understanding that they VIII oe
good to him when occasion requires
The alliance is an offensive and de-
fee+1siye one IL IL TO lac put 10 DE-
rsyf2Fy4, vJgfE first. rarrrtir tt, keep the
Sullivan delegates in their seats. That
done. the votes OF the three states are
Murphy's to command
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-26
Temporary Defeat Does Not
Mean That the Common
er Is Down and Out
ONLY ONE BOSS IN
CITY OF BALTIMORE
No Man Can Be Nominated
for President Unless Ne
braskan Stamps Him
With Approval
BY ROBERT /. GRAY.

tStaH CORRESPONDENT RINhUOHd r.
ginian.)
BALTIMORE. MD, June 23.--N e
have got through one session Of the
national convention with no bolt IA
prospect or threatened.
There was fight, as everybody
knew there would be
The technical DECISION Went 10 fhe
man who carried the money of the
talent" as everybody knew that it
would go.
But-and right here is the circun-
stance OF the whole situation. sit
uation that has as it's solution nctf-
ing less than the presidency or the
United States as a prize--but, with
a capital b" the result leaves me
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
Ancient Automobiles.
'incInpati Times-Star,

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
To illustrate the fact that the motor
car as an institution has grown old with
remarkable rapidity, Chicago the other
day had a street parade of ancient
automobiles.
The most ancient of the machines
in line were less than twenty years DID,
yet their appearance provoked both curl
osity and mirth. collection of eight
zenith century coaches and chaises would
not have aroused more public interest,
and certainly it would not have moved
the spectators to so much laughter
Those pioneer vehicles, which in so
short time have come to be regarded as
real antiques. represent the embryo Pc
riod of the American automobile indus
try. They were made when manufacture
ers We're not merely experimenting but
hesitating, wavering. vacillating. Moth
ing that could be regarded as a standard
type had then been produced. The up
to-date machine of one season was the
back number of the next. The wonder is
that the public had the courage to buy
cars at all. knowing as it did that next
years model would be so radically differ
ent. But the demand grew In spite Of
this knowledge, and the automobile out
put multiplied amazingly.
The manufacturers are still experiment.
ing, but the industry has reached that
stage In its development when radical
changes are no longer made overnight.
Automobiles still grow old-fashioned as
they grow old. but the brakes have been
applied to check their progress toward
antiquity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
SWIMMING RECORD BROKEN.
K. B. Hansen Does rs Yards Breast
Stroke in Is is Seconds.

Another local swimming record was
broken last night at the Y. N. c. A. tan1,
in course of series of tryouts among
contestants for places on the Y. NJ. C. A.
swimming team, when X. b. Hansen did
the 25-yard breast stroke in Il Is Sec
onds This lowers the best previous rec
ord, which was also made by Hansen last
winter, by 21-5 seconds. Just to show
that there wasn't any accident in this big
reduction Of time. young Hansen swan
the event all over again. making the
same record the second time that he did
the first.
1t was pointed out last night that in
swimming the 25-yard dash in Is 1-5 with
"A breast stroke. Hansen was doing some
going, as the local record for the swift
crawl stroke, which is held by Cults, is
IL 40 seconds, or only 2 % seconds under
that made by the supposedly slow paddle
which Hansen employed. The record is
away below anything shown by A. A. u.
swimmers of TIE south Atlantic section.
This makes the second local swimming
record to be broken this season within
two weeks. November II Rutherford DID
the 25-yard back stroke in IL seconds fiat.
thereby whiting two-fifths of a second
off the previous record established by
himself an even year previous, when COM
peting with the Baltimore Athletic Club.
tor of the Y. NJ. c. A. and coach of the
Nautilus Club. which is the Y. NJ. c. A.
swimming branch has compiled the fol-
lowing swimming records for the District
of Columbia An records are held by
Nautilus Club swimmers: