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Gilpin observer., 1914-01-15
AS OUTSIDERS SEE US

To the Editor of the Observer:
Dear Sir;
l. Being resident of your county,
but not of your city, am not con-
wersant with your present methods
OF government, only as it strikes the
ideas OF stranger. The time was
wien one could drive into your town
at eventide and see your streets I'm
cd with people, your merchants were
busy with good business, and your
public entertainments were well pat
rontzed by the people of the surround
ing towns, but now when an outsider
visits your city, he sees your streets
deserted and an air of abandonment
everywhere prevails. The grand jury
that was impaneled some two years
ago, put stop to everything Of
sporting nature, even to Kidding your
town of all women of the under
world, and since that time your beau
tiful city has been on the decline.
You cannot make a puritanic town
out OF a mining town, the mining
class Is by nature a sporting class,
ready to take chance at everything
OF a sporting nature, and If they are
prohibited from these pleasures in
your town, they will go to Denver
and spend the money that should re-
main In your city. Consistency,
thou art jewel" The town that is
run along broad lines will ever pros
per, while those of the west, run
along puritanic lines will decay. Con-
trast your town of the present with
that OF years gone by, when your
stores and public houses were filled
to their utmost with cash customers,
and your city Golfers were filled to
Overlooking, instead of depleted
treasury When the strong arm of
the law was exercised with judg-
ment, and street scandal and gossip
was unknown among you, when men
protected instead of ensnared young
girls.
We are not OF those who drink or
gamble nor court immortality, but 1t
seems to US that as we live in
mining community, surrounded by
those whose daily work deprives them
Of the pure sunlight of heaven, that
We should be more liberal in our
views. Mining towns are not like ag-
ricultu, al towns that are accustomed
to slow and steady development,
but on TIE contrary, are composed of
those of quick and nervous temper
ament. whose only life is excitement.
Suppose you relax your stringent
methods for year and see If you
will not have More life in your town,
and If it proves successful, give
thanks for your happy deliverance.
]. ]. ].
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-15
4 .''s..s..s.'s .s-'a
{ THE 4s, PsossgeToRz Ess s5's1a & ]
(salt Lake Mining Review)

II always make 1t a rule" said
the prospector to his burro, 'to give
the investor a chance on anything l
find that looks good to me. If find
prospect that is lean and hungry
looking, like that old outlaw jack Of
yours, do not want to monkey with
acquaintances to put money into it,
for failure means a black eye to
the mining industry, and many fail
ure might have been prevented but
for the greediness of many who are
in my line Of business. But, If dis
cover something that looks good to
me l am willing to let others partici-
pate in its development, its owner
ship and in the profits. If any accrue
putting up my experience, my efforts
and my title against their capital,
their influence, and their willingness
to carry on intelligent and active op-
am interested in quite number of
developed and producing properties
throughout this intermountain region,
some of which are now paying me
regular dividends.
when l was younger in the game"
continued the prospector, Il was just
like SO many of the tenderfeet one
finds in the hills, and who let on as
If they knew it all. If 1 was FORUM
ate enough to find a likely looking
prospect, Immediately imagined
was a millionaire. l was too poor to
do much in the way of development,
and, If a possible buyer happened
along and wanted to become interest
ed in my location, would put a
price at least quarter of million
on the property, with a demand that
a cash payment of $4,000 or $25. 900
be made before l would even let him
stick pick in the ground. OF course.
the man with the dough refused my
proposition, much to my surprise, for
I was confident that the prospect, If
properly developed, would produce
millions. But, I could not carry on
an active campaign of exploitation,
and so my prospects would remain
idle year after year excepting for the
annual assessment work required and
were of no value to me. In fact.
they required an outlay in meeting
the requirements of the law that
was hardly prepared to meet; and H.
nally, when became lax in perform
ing my annual assessments. they
were jumped by others. who, strange
to say, refused reasonable offers for
them, just as l, in my foolishness,
had refused before them.
About this time, however. l met
up with an old hermit in the hills.
This poor fool had made his locations
many years before. He had promis-
ing property, but had refused all Of
fers of assistance because he want
ed a million, in cash, for his holdings
More than once men of means had
offered to put up $25,000 as a work
ing capital for third interest in
the property, to be used in develop
ment, with the promise of digging up
$25. 900 more for the purpose Of equip
ment providing development should
prove the existence Of valuable ore
bodies and during the period of de-
velopment, the old man was to have
employment on a salary Of 5000 per
month. But, the poor, misguided
claim-owner wanted fortune all in
bunch. wanted a mine price for
mere prospect; and, as a result. he
had been living from hand to mouth
for the past twenty years, and has
no more Of an income than a horned
..., -- 49, z...o-
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-15
LOBBY GOSSIP

Mr.. Larkin, auditor Of the tele-
phone company, has been here sew
eral days busily engaged. Mr.. Larkin
is a splendid appearing young fellow,
with a strong personality and makes
friends of all whom he meets. His
acquaintances, however, are limited
as he is a worker from the word go
and busy all the time.
Mr. McSheeny, the welllknown and
much liked representative of the
Mine and Smelter Supply Company,
is stopping at the Teller house for
a few days. Despite the snow and
the storms, his business demands
his attention as usual and his many
friends here are giving him a glad
greeting.
Ben Thomas was man handling
broom, pickaxe and shovel all at
once and the same time and the dent
he made in the snow bank which
shuts the light off from his front
windows would make a private swear
and 1t takes a lot to make a private
swear
II the male population had all been
as busy as Ben there would not be
enough snow to roll a snow ball in
all Of Central right now.
.
DR.. A. c. Millman, secretary and
treasurer Of the Cleveland tnd Gen.
trail City Mining Co., returned from
trip to Denver and is once more
installed in his quarters at the Tel
Ter house. The doctor states that
Denver may be all right for some
people but he is always glad to see
the hills smile on him and can now
be seen making his daily pilgrimage
to the Barnes mine. his Alpine walk
ing stick unfurled to the four winds
and Jensen's dog. Jack. following
close on his heels.
Tom Cox and Young" Demertri
were holding down the flag stones
in front OF SauerMcShane's store a
few nights since and their very
spines expressed an earnest attention
to the matter under discussion. 1t
must have been serious, for their
cheerful faces were transformed in
to an earnestness worthy Of great
thoughts.
"Hello," greeted friend in pass
ing, why this secret caucus?"
"S-s-s-sh!" cautioned Demertri, 1--WE
are raising the price OF snow"
"Why raise the price?" inquired
the persistent ope who had so rudely
interrupted the conference.
Because it is going down." brilli-
antly responded Tom Cox.
Which goes to show what a little
town will do for fellows wit. any
way.
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-15

Increase in the industrial and COM
mercial activity Of the United States
during the last
Big Gain fiscal year. as
in Exports. compared WIN
closed by figures made public by the
bureau of foreign and domestic COM
merce.
These show there was a gain OF al
most IL per cent. in the value of ex-
ports of manufactures. manufacturers
materials and agricultural products.
The increase amounted to $262. .000.-
600, and the total exports this last
year were $2.466. 100000. The imports
increased almost ten per cent. the
gain being $16O,o0O.o0O. the grand to-
tai during the year aggregating ST.
SIS, 100000.
Exports of iron and steel manufac-
lures this year amounted to $305. 5.0O0.-
900. against $26S. 900, 900 last year. and
the total exports of manufactures
other than foodstuffs we're valued at
81, 1877 .0OO. 900, against 1.020. .000. 900 in
1912. The copper produced in the
frst six months this year was $780,
100000 pounds, against 736.000.OOO
pounds in the same period last year.
and the exports Of copper and manu-
factures thereof. exclusive OF ore. ap-
proximate $140,oo0.000 this year.
against $114. 200. 900 last year.
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-15

The conversation in the cloakroom
having turned from tariff to servants.
Senator Warren
From Taritf OF Wyoming told
to Servants. this tale:
The maid in .
Washington family had resigned. &C.
cording to the senator. and an hour
or two before she left the house her
mistress. in anything but sweet tenn
per, said to her:
"I hope you will leave here in q
better manner than you came. II I
remember rightly your goods were
brought here In wheelbarrow!"
"I am going away In an automo-
bile" said the maid. as motor cars
chugging was heard outside in the
back alley. "My new mistress is
sending one for my clothes and
things"
rs that soT was the scornful re-
sponse of the ruffied woman. 'Then
why don't they drive up to the door
in a respectful and respectable man.
ner, instead of choosing the alley
way?"
81 don't know" replied the maid.
but I suppose they don't care to let
people think they are on visiting
terms here"
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-15

Increase in the industrial and COM
mercial activity Of the United States
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-15

The conversation in the cloakroom
having turned from tariff to servants,
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
EMPRESS DOWAGER BURIED.
Million Torches illuminate Toxic as
Funeral Car Passes Through
Streets.

Tokio.-A million torches and Ian
terms illuminated Toxic Sunday night.
when the body of the Empress Dow
aser Haruko was borne through the
streets in beautiful funeral car
drawn by white oxen. There had
been no pageant of such solemn
grandeur here since the funeral of En-
peror Mutsuhito. year and a half
ago.
The ceremonies were the culmina-
tion of series of services held daily
since the official death of the EN-
press dowager or April IL. Her actu-
al death occurred two days earlier at
Numadzu. but tradition prescribes
that no member of the imperial fami-
~ can die outside the capital. SO the
body of the empress was conveyed
to Toxic and driven smartly to the
Aoyama palace in a closed private
carriage. At the palace she official
ly" died a few hours later.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
MIGHT BE THE DESIRED ONE
Washer Not Entirely Out Of It, II He
Would accept the Situation
ss II Was.

He was one of those insufferable
young pests who patronize restau
rants trying to firt with stenog-
raphers and telephone girls who drop
In about noon for lunch. Approach
ing a young woman who was sitting
alone. he lifted his hat and said sauve-
ly:
Il beg your pardon. miss
"Well?" INTERCEPTED the girl calm
ly
why, er-you see. it is this way.
| made an engagement with young
lad. whom ! have never seen TO meet
me here. Now, are you waiting for
me?"
The girl smiled queerly.
Il might be waiting for You" she
said.
All. Indeed responded the mash
er, delightedly.
Yes. You see, | ordered lobster
and it hasn't come yet"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
ERUPTION SPREAD ON FACE

80 East Elm ST.. Streator. Ill.-"A
running sore broke out above my
right eye. which spread over my en-
tire face. 1t started as a small PIN
pie. | scratched it open and the con-
tents Of this small pimple ran down
my face. Wherever this ran a new
sore appeared. They itched and
burned terribly; / couldn't touch my
face it burned SO. II disfigured my
face terribly and | couldn't be seen
for everyone was afraid of it. 1t
looked like a disease of some kind; il
was all red and heavy white crust
on it. Everybody kept out of my way
afraid it would spread. l lost rest al
night and | couldn't bear to have any
thing touch my face, not even the pill
low. | had to lie on the back of the
head. ! was always glad when morn
ing came so | could get up. 1t was
extremely painful
AT last ! thought of Cuticura SoaI
and Ointment and ! commenced using
them. 1t took three weeks to com
plo,e the cure" (Signed) Miss Caro-
line Miller, Apr. 80. 1913.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment SOLD
throughout the world. Sample of each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston."-Ady
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
INSURGENTS RAGE
OUTSIDE DURAzz0
ALBANIAN PRINCE SEEKS SAFETY
IN PALACE, GUARDED BY
ITALIAN MARINES.
Rumored That New Ruler Has Been
Forced to Abdicate, Although He
Had Been Placed on the Throne
BY the Powers.

Durazzo, Albania-P-ince William
of Albania. formerly Prince William OF
WED upon whom the rulership of AL
bania was conferred by the powers
last February. is again in the palace
OF Durazzo, guarded by Italian ma
rines
Outside the city the insurgent sup
porters Of Essad Pasha, former min
lister of war. who, few days ago, was
deported. are threatening the exist
ence Of the new regime
1t has been rumored that Prince
William has signed d treaty OF abdica-
ton.
The Italian minister at DuraZzo in a
dispatch to his government says an
engagement occurred between the in
surgents and the gendarmerie, which
resulted in the capture of the Dutch
officers Of the gendarmerie. He fur
Their indicates that Prince William. un.
der compulsion. has signed a document
| conceding certain OF the insurgent de
! mands
1t is understood that both Austria
and Italy are sending additional war
ships to Durazzo.
Almost insuperable obstacles. in the
opinion Of practical observers, have
| stood in the way OF evolving a state
out OF Albania. The race is divided
into three large factions by adherence
to the Mohammedan, Catholic and Or
thodoX religions. and there is further
tribal and ciannish subdivision. will
the blood fend in full force. and littl
power Of cohesion in language
sIlrcely reducibe TO writing.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
END is NOT IN SIGHT.
Congress Maybe in Session Until the
Winter Months.

ngton.-Congress in an eifor.
to rush through the second of the
administration antitrust measures,
VIII begin night sessions this week.
The senate is also endeavoring to
speed up legislation to insure an ad.
journment in July.
Congress leaders admit. however,
that il the senate undertakes TO put
through antitrust legislation of a
comprehensive nature. adjournment
can hardly be taken until late in the
fall
House leaders are mach interested
in President Wilson's declaration he
will not be satisfied unless the whole
antitrust program goes through both
houses. Some think the senate may
be counted upon to pass the trade
commission bill, possibly without
amendment. and to 90 no further at
this session. except to possibly pass
the general dam bill. now privileged
10 come up any time in the house.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
RESlN0L WILL SURELY
STOP THAT ITCHING

My. what relief The moment that
resinol ointment touches itching skin
the Itching stops and healing begins
That ID why doctors have prescribed II
successfully for nineteen years in even
the severest cases OF eczema. letter
ringworm. rashes and other torment
ing. unsightly subscriptions. With the
help OF warm baths with resinol soap.
resinol ointment restores the skin or
scalp to perfect health and comfort
quickly. easily and little cost
Resinol is also perfect household
remedy wherever a soothing. healing
application is needed 1t contains moth.
Ing OF harsh or injurious nature.
and can be used on the tenderest or
most irritated surface. where you
wouldn't dare use most other skin rem.
edies. Every druggist sells resinol
ointment (50c and 81. and resinol
soap (25c) Try them today-Ady.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
Shakespeare and Bacon.

II has not been proven that Bacon
wrote the plays known as Shake
spcare's. The various attempts nj
such task have all turned out TO be
melancholy failures II has been shown
that there are many difficulties in the
way OF believing that the historical
Shakespeare wrote the immortal ORA
mas. but II has not been shown that
anybody else wrote them. The STRAIT
ford man IL still in possession OF tho
glory of their authorship. and II he
is not entitled to the honor it is i'm
possible to say who is.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
DID THE WORK
Grew Strong on Right Food.

You can't grow strong by merely e1'
ercising. You Lust have food-the
kind you can digest and assimilate.
Unless the food you eat is digested
II adds to the burden the digestive or
gans have naturally to carry. ms
often means nervous breakdown.
About a year ago" writes Mass.
lady. Il had quite serious nervous
breakdown caused. rs J believed by
overwork and worry | also suffered
untold misery from dyspepsia.
First gave up my position, then
tried TO find a remedy for my troubles
something that would make me well
and strong. something 20 rest my ured
stomach and build up my WORKOUT
nerves and brain.
81 tried one kind OF medicine after
another. but nothing seemed TO help
me.
FINALLY friend suggested change
OF food and recommended Grape-Nuts'
with little or no faith in II, ] tried
package. That was eight months ago
and I have never been without IL
since.
Grape Nuts did the work. II helped
me grow strong and well. Grape'Nu's
nut new life into me. built up my
whole system and made another WON
an OF met"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek. Mich. Read "The hoad 10
| Wellville." in pkgs. There's hea'
SON"
Exrr r~ud the above letter. rev
one appears from tin,e 90 time. me
are genuine. true, ard full OF
| interest.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28

There recently came to fashion
able shoe shop in Chicago "A daughter
OF man whose wealth has been ac-
quired within very recent years. The
young woman was disposed to patron
lie the clerk. and rejected number
Of classy" slippers he produced for
her approval Finally she said
Il think. perhaps. ! shall take these
two pairs Bnt Louis XIV heels are
too high for me. Give me size lower
or. stay perhaps Louis Nil will be
high enough -Har3 er's.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
True Earnestncss.

Once upon time small hoy about
.hree years old was taken TO the
,hurch TO be baptized. Az soon as
be caught sight Of the bowl OF WA.
er in the minister's hand he rcmem
'ered his antipathy for the bath tue.
and Strengthened himself up for the
attack.
When the minister approached him
'eserently dipping his hand In the
sater. the little fellow said.
II you put toap In my eyes III
bust you open National Monthly.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28

The Mexican student was watching
his first northern football game. II
held his interest firmly. His face grew
flushed. his arms were flung out. he
shouted. hoarsely.
DO you call this a game" he
1sked OF the man at his right
Sure was the reply what would
you call it,"
In my country" said the stranger
from across the border. we would cal
II seven-day pitched baitle,"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
Aviator Probably Drowned.

London.-Hope for the safety OF
Gustave Hamel. the British aviator.
has been abandoned. and II is feared
that he was drowned in crossing the
English channel. He left lie Crotoy.
France. Saturday morning.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
The Safe Way.

John, describe the route you would
nave to follow to get TO the Martinique
Stands"
! FIRST proceed to New York"
Well. and them
Then 10 on board steamer and
leave the rest 10 the captain"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28

We sent Gladys Ann to cooking
school to get her mind on her piano
PLAYING said Mr. Cumrox.
Did the plan succeed"
Yes. Now we're trying to persuade
her TO study political economy so as
to get her mind OF the cooking -
Washington Star
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
To Extend Reclamation Payment.

Washington.-T the action of
western members of the house n strong
effort will be made to secure a spe-
cial rule for the consideration of the
bill extending the time of reclama-
ton payments as the only possible
way to secure such legislation during
the present session.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
Somebody Has TO Work.

80 you own your own FARM"
les. replied Farmer Corntossel
an want to say that the position
70 d hard one. The fellow that own
we iarm these days is the only OF,
mat can be depended on to do an,
'OrS on the place. Wash. ngton star
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
Sorry He Spoke.

Peck-I'm surprised that you should
lose your self-control, Maria. That's
something you never saw me do.
Mrs. Peck-You lost control of your
self the day | married you. Now hold
your tongue,-Boston Evening Tral-
script.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
Transport Will Carry Refugees.

Galveston Announcement was
made Sunday khat refugees who de-
sire TO return to Tampico will be
taken aboard the United States trans.
port Hancock. which will sail from
Enlveston Nav 80.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
Nice Indeed

would be nice II everything
n,. 'ouched turned to gold. wouldn'
II. asked the dreamer.
res or II everyone touches turn
| ~, .' gold suggested the dead beat
buffalo Express
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28

Alice is really the scrawniest girl
among all our acquaintances
oh. don't know It's really neck
and neck between her and Maud Sim.
mons, guess. - Boston Evening
Transcript
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28

It's lucky should meet you
smith. There's little bill you owe
iinkins, the tailor He's commits
stoned me to collect It,"
Has he, old man? Well. I'm glad
you've got permanent lob at last"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
Fireman Badly Injured.

Sioux City, lathe grain exchange
building. fourstory office building.
vas destroyed by fire Sunday. The
oss is estimated at 100000. Charles
ellis. fireman. was caught under fall
ng wall and seriously injured.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28

mer ~. .e intends ter make a astrono
man sv 81 my son. said one coloreo
replled ~ uohe toll me dat befo'.
swipa we other But what's he
ms c.s se' 20 In de daytime Kan
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
unfortunate Memory

' y Judges, patY ''''s IN the recall
Iws,l,n nat ! do not. The last time
recall tn. vs'ore his honor be seq: Il
kin Ii. rs,l isee. Sixty days" I'm
~ recall of iudges.-Life.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
Long Wait.

Leave ,e'er.--When does the last train
a., Accurate Station Asent-wen. ,,.s
| tr A., say this road has a franchise
that IN, years, and we expect to run
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28

Say. old chap. | want you to be
best man at my wedding viii YOU"
We'll. Ter"
so You refuse to stand by
friend in his hour OF trouble. is that
IT,"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
The Rage Now.

'aueht-From what you SKY. doc
thing. " my
,n ~ Em'ee 'absently)-,es: and be
'"e you chew It thorough
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28

The trouble with the man of few
words is that he is apt to use them
until they become tiresome
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28

When a fellow is as straight as a
string ii seems natural that the girls
want to tie up TO him.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28

Brains can make money, but money
can't make brains.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-28
Small Measure.

She-Im afraid young Jones is go
ing to hide his light under a bushel
He-Under a gill, you mean.