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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-08-15
Cost OF the Balkan War

There are attempts being made
to figure the cost of the war in the
Balkans down to date. Although il
not possible to secure exactly ac-
curate figures up to this time, the
estimates are more likely to err
through understatement than from
exaggeration.
The loss of life. counting soldiers
alone and taking no account OF the
loss among noncombatants. is esti-
mated at $4,000 while the money
expenditures of the governments ic-
volved reach the appalling total OF
over one and one-quarter billions
of dollars.
In the war with Turkey, Bulgaria
is estimated to have lost $4,000
troops; Servia. 10000: Greece, 10.
900 and Montenegro 5000.
The Turkish loss is placed at 100.
900.
The money cost was, to Turkey.
S4OO 900, 900; Bulgaria. $500. 900,
900: Servia, $3.50. 900, 900; Greece,
$40, ,OOO. 900, and Montenegro. $4OO /.
600.
No attempt is made to count the
money cost Of the fratricidal war
which the allies waged among them
selves after the conclusion Of the
war with turkey. but the loss OF
life has reached great figures. The
present estimate is that Bulgaria
has lost so, 900 troops; Servia. 30,
600, and Greece. 3O.000.
The money cost and the loss OF
life. considering the wealth and the
scanty population of the countries
involved, make the Balkan war one
of the costliest and bloodiest OF
modern times. And part Of the
cost is borne by the whole world.
TIE hundreds Of millions Of dol
lars spent il that war, With
drawn from other avenues. caused
the financial and capital stringency
from winch the whole world Is sui
fering. P. !:
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-08-15
H. @. Fishback
State Insurance
Extends Time

Because the New York legislature
at recent session amended the law
relative to fire insurance policies,
II. o. Fishback, state insurance COM
missioner has been forced to extend
the time for the adoption Of the
New York policy as the standard
fire insurance policy ofs.W ashingtoD.
This new standard was to 60 into eff
feet September /, but Commission
er Fishback has received a letter
from the New York authorities an
nouncing that during the last ses-
sion Of the legislature the law affect
ing FIRE insurance riders was amend
ed. permitting the use Of riders,
other than those on file with toe de-
partment, upon the superintendent
approving the same. No new rid
iers have been approved yet. The
New York department does not
know when it will rule.
Therefore. Commissioners Fish
back has extended the time for the
standardizing Of Washington poll
cies by patterning them after the
New York plan. Since The New
York officials do not know when
the changes will be approved Com
missioner Fishback cannot say when
the Washington policies will have
to be changed. he announces
however. that the local men will be-
given plenty Of notice 90 = 70 ad-
inst themselves 70 the new condi-
tions.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-08-15
State Printer Named

R. A. Harris, for the past three
years the governors s printing expert.
was appointed BY Gov. West to the
Office of state printer to succeed the
late Willis Ssott Duniway. The
place pays over, n, 900 : year. Mr.
Duniway's funeral was held It Port
land August 7th.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

while agriculture averaged $297. lum-
Der $425 and in manufacturing, $764.
1t Is also to be regretted that we
nave nonresident mine owners, who
mold their mines here at a fabulous
price and depend upon the enterpris-
ing citizens of the county to go
down into their pockets to pay for
literature to be spread broadcast. en-
tightening the world of the wonderful
opportunities the county affords to
the man of capital, and when ap-
preached for a few dollars to assist
IN this meritorious enterprise, that
VIII enhance the value of their
mines, as well as the resident own
er' turn the prospector down with
the remark, I'VE are no longer resi-
dents of your county" Each of these
men are as directly interested Tor
should be) in the welfare and promo
ton of the county as the most hum
bic citizen and should contribute with
willing hand from their accummul-
ated wealth gained from our true fis-
sure veins.
The United States for the first ten
months of the present year has pro:
dured in dividends from her gold and
silver mines, the sum of $S5, ,O0O, 900,
and with the two months yet remain
ing will reach nearly the 500 ,00O, 900
mark, which shows it to be one of
the greatest, If not the greatest in
dustry of the land and entitled to
liberal appropriations from the gov
eminent to carry on it's scientific in
vestigations relating to the treatment
Of low-grade ores.
There is no getting away from the
fact that mining is to a great ex-
tent discredited by men of high fl
nance, who wish to divert money in
other channels, and the public must
be enlightened by some one, to see
this problem in its true light.
Let us unite, lay aside all selfish
ners, and all work for a common
cause, VIZ, for the upbuilding of
the mining interests of a county that
has assisted by over $3.50, ,O00, 900 in
building up the commerce Of the great
west.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

The London mine, owned by the
London Mining company near Twelve
Mile in the northern part of the
county. have their new concentrat-
ing and amalgamating mill in opera
tion and are working one twelve-hour
shift. On the 1S0-foot level, east
they have a streak of good grade
mill dirt, eight feet in width, inter
spersed with three streaks of smelt-
ing ore from four to six inches wide,
that is worth from $50 TO $50 per ton
On the west side Of the shaft, on
the same level. they have a streak
of mill dirt that is worth from $50
to S25 per ton, with streak OF smell
ting ore alongside. six inches wide.
that assays 10 ounces gold and 20
ounces silver to the ton. This mine
is owned by DR.. Ii. p. Davies and
leased and bonded to the above COM
pany, and the doctor and company
are to be commended for their faith
and perseverance in uncovering and
placing on a paying basis this mon
ster fissure that bids fair to mater
tally strengthen the wheels of in
dustry of the grand old county OF
Gilpin.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27
STATUS OF RADIUM
INDUSTRY IN WORLD

In view of the fact that scarcely
day passes in which cable dispatches
from Europe inform us of the great
demand for radSum by some city in
England, France or Germany, it may
be well worth considering how much
Of this marvellous metal there is in
existence at present and where the
future supply is to come from.
About six months ago the bureau
Of mines at Washington published
the statement that while most of
the radium purchased in Europe was
produced from ore obtained in this
country, the radium being extracted
abroad, this country was not pro-
ducing any radium itself. Up to that
time 1t was generally accepted as
a fact that there was in the world
l Is ounces of radium element avail
able. The major portion of this amount
had been extracted from pitch
blende mined near Joachimstaal, Bo-
hemia. These mines are controlled
by the Austrian government. Their
output since 1902 up to 1910 has
been from two to four grams a year,
never above s. In 1910 the govern
ment ordered the cessation of work
ing the mines altogether, because it
was learned that the extraction of
the radium-bearing values greatly in
terfered with the radio-activity of the
many Spas, from which the country
realized annually a considerable rev.
enue. Hence there is no further
supply from that source to be looked
for. But even If an embargo had
not been placed upon the radium
production from Bohemian ore. 1t is
doubtful whether the operation of
the mines would have been continu-
ed, because the deposits of pitch
blende> were not only difficult to
reach, but they were also becoming
fewer all the time and at least the
process OF radium extraction as prac-
ticed in Austria is very slow, tedi-
Gus and expensive. However, soon
after the radium excitement began.
the Investigations for radium-bearing
ore values bore some fruit. -and small
amounts were found in Cornwall Eng
land. as well as In Australia. But
in neither case were any ore depos-
its discovered. which promised pro-
fitable operation for the future. and
these attempts were abandoned.
The results of the Investigations
In America have altogether different
results. and. it is safe to assert.that
the future supply OF the worlds de-
mand for radium will come from this
country. AS Is well known. the ear
liest discoveries Of radium-bearins
ores were made In Gilpin county. Col
orado. = Mining and Engineering
| World.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27
DEATH OF FRANK kRELL

Frank Krell, brother Of Marshal
Jake Krell, who has been ailing for
years with asthma, died Tuesday eve-
ming at the home OF his sister, Mrs.
Nels Thompson. He was 4S years OF
age and single. The past three years
he had been ranching on Beaver
creek and came to Black Hawk three
months ago. He was raised In Black
Hawk and early in life was engaged
in mining. No definite arrangements
have been made for the funeral but
in all probability it will be held Fri
day morning from the Catholic
church in Central. kilograms. an
nouncing the death. have been sent
to a sister residing in Antlers. Colo.
and a brother in Los Angeles, Cal.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27
REMEMBER THE RED CROSS

place one on every package. The
expression is almost as natural as
the talk about Santa Claus. In fact.
the idea goes right along with Santa
Claus and Christmas. 1t means,plac
Red Cross Christmas Seal on ev-
cry package of good cheer and happi-
ness in the way OF presents you
send out Christmas. They should be
placed on every letter. The Red
Cross society has this way Of plac-
ing itself and its work before the
public. These seals cost one cent
each. Every penny thus raised is ex-
pended for the prevention and con-
troll of tuberculosis. Could bet
ter work be done with the money ?
We appeal to every reader to pur-
chase supply Of these seals and
place one on every package" T.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

The new mill at the Saratoga mine
is nearly completed and the milling
and concentrating machinery Is now
being unloaded and put in place and
active operations will soon begin. 1t
is the intention of the new company
to run the numerous slopes of the
mine that have been thoroughly test
ed by assay, and found to be pay
ing proposition under their mode of
treatment. This will require years,
as the different levels represent
miles of filled-in slopes, after which
the dumps will be worked. From as
say tests taken from the different
slopes, the value in dollars will run
into millions. II the venture proves
to be a success, there are hun
dred mines in the district equally as
good, that will be worked and In that
case, Russell Gulch will be one of the
liveliest mining camps of the state.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

l.. ]. Talbot, Jr., of Kansas City,
Mo-, was here the latter part of
the week, as the guest OF our en-
terprising townsman~ S. T. Harris. Mr.
Talbot and his father, l.. J. Talbot,
Sr., former mayor and capitalist OF
Kansas City, are co-owners with Mr..
Harris in the Santiago mine on Pc
wabic mountain, and 1t is for the
purpose of starting up the mine that
Mr.. Talbot is making this visit. Tai
bott, Sr., is president OF the COM
pany. Talbot. Jr.. is secreatry and
s. T. Harris, resident manager. Their
intention Is to sink the shaft until
they encounter the rich group OF
mines lying in Graham gulch. now in
litigation, that are supposed to have
their termination point when they en-.
counter this mother vein OF the dis
trict. Mr.. Talbot is one OF the ath-
letes Of the world and took prizes
at the worlds international league
of Olympian games held in Sweden
two years ago. He also took Sec
ond prize as the champion hammer
thrower Of America. Work on the
property will be started as soon as
Mr.. Talbot returns and completes
proposed arrangements.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27
MINING ITEMS
OF INTEREST

Gilpin county in 1911, had 1862 pro-
ducing mines that produced lO3.O3S
tons of ore, of which the gold val
ues were $778,774, silver 292, ,659 oun-
ces fine, 950,240 pounds of copper,
l ,239, 1856 pounds Of lead, ,23,08S pounds
of zinc. Total value. $1,109,750. In
1912, it had ISL producing mines that
yielded 1862 tons of ore, of which
the gold values were $9O4,505, silver
316,205 ounces fine, copper, 1,025, ITO
pounds, lead 1851 900 pounds, zinc
25,377 pounds. Total value $1.30. 1876
This shows a material increase of
each commodity for the year 1912
over that of 1911, with less mines
in operation. From present indica-
tions, the year 1913 bids fair to ex-
coed the production of 1912, with all
our radium values added. 1t is not
generally known, but Gilpin county
heads the list in number Of producing
mines of the counties of the state.
Gilpin leads with ISL, Lake 100 Clear
Creek SS, Teller "A. San Juan 41,and
San Miguel 26. Gilpin county stands
number five In tonnage and only ex-
ceeded by Teller, Lake, San Miguel
and San Juan counties. Gilpin coun-
ty produced 5,75S more tons of ore
in 1912 than Clear Creek county and
the average price per ton was $1.2S
per ton greater than the average OF
Clear Creek ores. The average per
cent of the Gilpin ores for 1912 ex-
ceeded that of 1911 by five per cent
in values per ton. These figures
were forwarded us by the department
of the Interior. Washington, d. C.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27
DIED
In Denver. Colorado, Monday, Nov.
ember oath, 1913, Daniel J. Mckay,
aged 66 veara .

In Denver. Colorado, Monday, Nov.
ember oath, 1913, Daniel ]. Mckay,
aged 66 years.
Mr.. Mckay was born in New Lon.
don, Prince Edward Island, in 1847,
where his boyhood days were spent.
In 1873, he came to Gilpin county,
Colorado, and engaged in the black
smith and wood hauling business,
near Missouri lake. In the early
eighties, he, in connection with his
brother John, leased the Leavenworth
mine on Leavenworth mountain in
Russell gulch, where the foundation
for his fortune was laid In 1885, he
took unto himself wife, and in the
same year was nominated and elect
ed sheriff of Gilpin county, and was
reelected at the expiration of his
term. He also operated the Widow
mine in Queen district, which add
ed largely to his wealth and in 1888
in connection with John Jenkins and
David Henderson, founded the hard
ware firm of Jenkins-McKay & Co.,
which still continues. About 1891,
he purchased a ranch in Kansas and
removed thither, returning again in
1894. At the time of his death, he
was the owner Of four stock ranches,
one in Kansas, one at Deer Trail,
Colorado, and two in South Park, in
Park county, Colorado. At the time
of his death, he was associated with
the firm of Shaw, Mckay and COM
pany, Denver, dealers in coal, feed
and cement. Mr. Mckay, for the
past few years has been in failing
health and died on the operating
table at st. Joseph's hospital, while
undergoing an operation for tumor
of the stomach.
He was one of the few men, who,
when once known, was never to be
forgotten. AS the bright rays of sun
shine and affection permeated every
nook and corner of his magnanimous
and throbbing heart, and when act
ing as sheriff, although firm and res
Olutc, always lTcdtcu tuOoc WIN CdiuC
under his lawful hand with kindness
and consideration. In social life he
walked unrightly before his fellow
men, ever casting the flowers of love
along his pathway of life, and like a
ministering angel was ever safeguard
ing the poor and distressed in the
times of dire extremity, and although
his mortal body is now consigned to
rest, and his immortal spirit has as
cended to the realms on high, yet
will his memory ever be fresh and
green in the hearts of the myriads
of friends he has left behind, who
loved and revered him in life. His
funeral took place from the l. N.
Rogers chapel in Denver, Wednesday,
November 26th, 1913, and his remains
inferred at Fairmont cemetery with
the requiem. Rest thou in peace,
thou noble son of mankind.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

Sunday November Both. 10 a. m,
Class meeting, you cannot afford to
miss it. IL a. m, sermon on, Does
God Answer Prayer" PAS, Sunday
School. 6 p. m, Epworth League.
You will find great good In this meet
ing. Z p. m, sermon on. Gods Bat
tie, or The Panorama of Salvation
You are most cordially invited to
all these services.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

The Observer wishes every one Of
its many readers. happy Thanks
giving. and although the past year
may. to many. have been filled with
vicissitudes and disappointments, let
us give thanks that the era Of pro-
gression we are entering upon may
fold many a blessing about our men,
ory in the coming year.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27
BLACK HAWK NEWS

~ ohouoh ieIuTHeu ouHuay from
Macon, Mo-, accompanied by ]. E.
Kennedy and c. H. Hall, all interest
ed in the Pine Comb mine at Wide
awake. Yesterday morning, Mr..
Shoush took load of supplies out
to the mine, intending to resume op-
erations.
Capt. Berriman returned Sunday
evening from Denver and has resum-
ed his placer operations on Clear
Creek
Lincoln Hill and Leo Nelson, who
are operating shooting gallery be-
low the postoffice, are doing very
satisfactory business Thanksgiving
they will have a turkey shoot. Three
shots for 90 cents. A center shot
wins a turkey.
DR.. j. A. Richmond and wife, of
Denver, will spend Thanksgiving with
Mr.. and Mrs. Neal Burroughs.
The Women of Woodcraft held an
election of officers at their meeting
ed an oyster supper. The first of
the series of card games was closed
and cards were cut for prizes. Mrs.
Geo. Kurtz was high and won the
waist goods. Mrs. Max Hinkle was
low and won a decorated plate. The
following officers were elected: Mrs.
Pearl Curry, Past Guardian Neigh
Dor; Miss Hazel Tabb, Guardian
Neighbor; Mrs. Eva Niccum, Adviser;
Mrs. Mary F'airchild, Magician; Mrs.
Georgina Tabb, Attendant; Mrs.Cath-
crime Miller, Clerk; Mrs. Elsie Tom
linson, Banker; Mrs. Mary Keam,
Inner Sentinel; Mrs. Lizzie Mackey,
Outer Sentinel; Mrs. Daisy Blake,
Captain of Guards; Miss Carrie Tom.
linson, Musician; Mesdames Sophia
James, Mary Kofford and Pearl Kri-
ley, Managers.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Blake last Fridays
Sam Winger came up from Denver
Tuesday evening. He left yesterday
for Twelve Mile.
Mrs. NJ. Miller went to Denver FRI
day to see her son, Paul, who was
i'll with peritonitis.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tabb and Mrs.
Margaret Oates went to Denver Sum
day morning, remaining two or three
days.
John Robins went to Denver last
week and purchased a new wagon
for the ranch.
w. A. and r. A. Wicker and moth
er, of Denver, will spend Thanksgiv.
ing with Mrs. A. NJ. Fairchilds.
The price of coal is decreasing and
Fairchild & Parsons announce that
commencing with next Monday, lig-
mite will he $500 per ton and hard
coal $3.50.
Frances Dollahan & Co., left for
their mining property near the Hard
Money, Monday, with load of pro-
visions, intending to make their fu-
ture home in the Hughesville vicini-
ty.
Chas. Bhrlich painted the front Of
the Richards buildings giving the
place an air of prosperity.
At last the Black Hawk people are
to have a new meat market-some-
thing needed for some time past. 1t
will open in the odd Fellows build
ing the 1st of December and it is
hoped that the people of Black Hawk
will patronize the market and there
by aid a home industry.
Willie Boellert came home from
Denver. a finished automobilist, last
Sunday. EIe intends to remain here
for a while.
Tom and Jerry have taken up head
quarters at Crooks Palace. Drop in
and renew your acquaintance with
this popular pair.
Frank Jones was business pas
senger to Denver Monday.
nEArh nE
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

Webster and Warwick, working the
Buckeye mine on Winnebago hill are
shipping smelling ore this week to
the Chamberlain sampler. Also sew
eral cord of mill dirt to the Iron
City concentrator.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27
hla Claas.

Ais Glass.
"Your wife gave beautiful I'D.
dress"
'Yes?" replied Mr.. Meekton.
'She said 1t was woman's especial
duty to be kind to dumb animals"
II heard about It."
"But you don't seem impressed"
"It doesn't seem to be anything that
interests me-not unless you are
going to put husbands In the dumb an.
imal class"
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

Pure Food Commissioner Geo. T.
Bradley says there are only 10 car
loads OF eggs in the state and this
is the reason hen fruit is SO high
In price. The hens seem to be on
strike and 1t is hard to say whether
they are holding out for recognition
OF the union, or embroiled in a suf-
fragette controversy.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27
TO THE PUBLIC.

have engaged the services Of an
exper. shoemaker from Denver and
am now in a position to take care
of all the shoe repair work in the
county with dispatch. Work guaran-
teed the best in the state.
ADAM TERZENBACH.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

The Corydon mine on the Nevada
road, operated by the Corydon leas-
ing pool made their regular ship
ment to the Chamberlain sampler this
week and the results were, very sat
isfactory.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

The Gold Collar mine in Prosser
gulch shipped two grades of smelt-
ing ore to the Chamberlain sampler
last week, which returned good re-
suits.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27
Economy Of Energy.

you should interest some brilliant
orator in the legislative matter in
which you are interested"
II had thought OF IT," replied Mr.
Dustin Stax. But the trouble Is that
an orator is likely to take up a whole
lot OF valuable time that we might be
able to utilize better by seeing hii
auditors on an individual basis"
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

The Eilmann brothers. on the o. X.
mine on Central City hill, are max
the church of that town is to give a
big entertainment and dance.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

The West Baker mine on Quartz
hill is shipping smelling ore to the
Chamberlain sampler that runs 4.5(
ounces in gold and 5.66 ounces sill
yer.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

Quintrell and company, leasing on
the Old Town mine in Russell
Gulch. are shipping mill dirt to the
Polar Star mill at Black Hawk.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

The East Boston is shipping mil
dirt to the u. p r. mill at Noun
tain City.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

Father Naughton will spend his
Thanksgiving in Georgetown. where
the hcurch Of that town is to give n
big entertainment and dace.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27
COME AND SEE

Our new line OF floor coverings. beau
C. o. RICHARDS FURNITURE Co.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

FOR RENT.-Five room house. fur
nished. modern. Apply to A. Rapin.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

The Rails county mine is shippint
mill dirt steadily to the Buell. mill
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

Read tie Observer and offer
prayer Of thanks for the privilege.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

Remember the dance tomorrow
evening at the Armory.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-27

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-06
Drawing by Warrant Pryor

Wy, We are canny man, a canny friend,
Davy. Gle me judgment, an I'll 'bide
by it." So Sir Thomas Gordon, wonder
worker in things of iron and steel and
Knight by grace of a proud King, ended
a recital in which he had laid bare the
heart Of him. There was pathetic note
of appeal in his voice. He leaned forward
II, his chair &c he cnoL,e and brought his