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does sometimes in n dream, I won
dered what death would feel like. Then
thick voice at my side said
ITS only Charlie here. The black
men are killing everybody, but 1 am
going to stick to the white men"
/ was fainting with relief, but | pulled
up short. Plumbing in my pocket, /
managed to extract the key to my
desk and asked Charlie. who had
worked in one of my own gangs, to
procure the revolver and a box of
cartridges. Frightened half out Of his
wits, he reported that the desk was
smashed ope;. and the revolver gone.
Fortunately there was another in my
trunk. which he opened.
I learned later that as I thrust my
head into the tunnel two of the labor
ers had struck me with sharp steel
cutting bars and | was lucky to come
through with my life. Thinking me
dead, they tossed my body into pit
and left me there, but my assistant, a
man Of slight physique. found me and
somehow dragged me to the house.
In my quarters with Charlie and me
was the Waterman. All the other white
men on the island were in the super
ntendent's house surrounded by a
mob hurting rocks and firing through
the windows
1t was imperative that we join the
men in the superintendent building
which was the largest in the settle
ment and the most favorable for de-
fensive purposes. With Charlie and
the Waterman supporting me on either
side I staggered to the doorway.
We've got to make it," | said tc
my companions. Let me try to stand
alone"
"One. two. three" counted. and
was surprised at my own calmness as
| gave the signal
In little compact group We rushed
them, firing as we ran. our friends
in the big shack peppered away at the
fringe of the mob.
Then a big brute, who had thrown
his last stone. caught Charley in his
iron arms and managed to get hold Of
his throat. The poor fellows eyes
buged and his breath ratified in his
throat. He was the one black man
true to us and | would not have left
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Etiquette Hints for Country House Visits

sometimes make a regular charge for
letting their grounds for the day.
our committee of one should choose a
spot where the grass is not too long,
and should find out whether there is any
danger of an incursion by cattle. 1t Is
very desirable to select a place near
shade trees. Luncheon baskets fur
nished with knives forks, &c, can now
be readily purchased. Cold water. fruit
punch or lemonade and hot coffee may
be conveniently transported in thermos
bottles. Some people carry chatting
dishes and prepare scrambled eggs
mushrooms or Welsh rabbit on the
spot. 1t is usual tn have every one con-
tribute some article to the bill of fare
at a picnic. In order that there shall
not be surplus of one article and a
shortage of another. the persons or
| committee who get up the affair should
arrange with each individual or party
what they shall bring. IL there are
tables at the appointed rendezvous, cold
ham. chickens. &c. may be brought
whole. II the cloth Is to he spread
upon the grass, the carving should all
be done beforehand. The idea of a picnic
is that it shall be a more or less I'M
ceremonious occasion, yet care must
he taken that lnformality does not de-
generate into slovenly disorder. The food
should all be done up neatly and daintily.
napkins of paper, II not of linen. should
be provided. also knives and forks and
spoons where these viii he needed.
The best results are secured by deput-
ing two or more persons to arrange the
table, instead of entrusting this task
to the whole company. When the feast
is ready the gentlemen pass the dishes
to the ladies, but 1t il part Of the
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of all Of US. Shall try to make terms
with him."
He answered: DO the best you can
Slowly the i..an John began to walk
toward me, pausing between his steps,
his followers creeping up behind him.
Keep on | warned. Not another
step or l shoot"
You had better surrender" he said.
Not until you give your word that
you will spare US" | replied.
II will save you all he said.
l handed him my revolver and he
promptly thrust the muzzle into the pit
of my stomach.
Now I've got YOU" he growled.
Yes. John. you have got me-" I said
as calmly as might be, but you have
passed your word and do not believe
you will kill me. I have always treated
you as man and l have taken your
word as man.
He lowered the pistol.
IAN right" he grumbled, "you will
not be harmed. but you must all give up
your pistols and remain In this house
until further orders. II you leave it,
you will be killed"
The party started away, but they had
not gone far when two returned and
said to me:
Where is your assistant"
II do not know" replied with truth
fulness.
Then we'll find him." promised one
of the men. land when we do we will
kill him. All the others are safe, hut
| his life must be given because of the
men he has killed in the fight"
As the two mutincers walked away
We went into the house and there was
my assistant.
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chambers Of my revolver. but wouldn't
use them. The lust to kill was upon
mc--to kill with my own hands. My
fingers fairly sank into the throat Of
the wretch.
of mis- slcs fell about me. A dozen or
more mutineers came running and |
fled once more
Hearing shouts from the direction of
the cliffs, turned and saw the surgeon
running from a group who were stoning
him.
The mutineerS closed on him like a
pack of wolves and | saw them lift his
body high and hurl 1t into the sea.
Where to turn | did not know. AS
much from instinct as 10y any reason
ing turned toward the watchman's
hut. A number of mutineers logged
my footsteps. hurting stones. Just as I
reached the building the leaders of the
crowd were upon me.
turned and levclled my revolver. At
sight Of my weapon they stopped dead
in their tracks. The leader was n man
named John, who had worked under me
for more than a year. AS he stood in
front Of his followers he held two pistols
Carelessly in his left hand and one in
his right. My own weapon pointed UNI
swervingly at his abdomen.
As we stood and glared at each other
I heard "A muffled tread on the narrow
veranda of the watChman's house
From the corner Of my eye | saw
the Waterman and carpenter there
without dropping my revolver "A point
and gazing straight into Johns eyes,
said in IA low tone To the carpenter:
Harry, ! could kill this man wher,
he stands. hut it would mean the death
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run TO nave the latter assist IN the
work. III there are older people present
they are asked To SIT stu ana ne waited
upon. AT formal picnics the table Is
arranged ana the FOOD set out ny SER
wants. lmpromptu vaudeville. charades,
tableauN or songs with guitar ac-
compartment make pleasant ending to
the affair, where time permits. Dancing
has always been popular on these occa-
sions. They are often held at some
place OF resort which boasts hall or
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own house. ordering the meals and
naming the hours when they shall be
served. He should inquire whether any
Of the party would like to have break
fast served IN their own rooms. He
plans the whole trip and lays out the
course to be traversed each day.
There are some circumstances, how
ever under which the automobilist may
very properly offer only limited hos
pitality to his guests. Thus. 1t may
happen that number of friends all
wish to go to see a football game or
other athletic contest in reighboring
town. If one OF the number then offers
to take them there in his car 1t is
understood of course that his hospitality
extends only to the means OF transpor-
tation. All procure their tickets be-
forchand, and the expense Of the enter
talnment at the hotel IL divided among
them. When one is doubtful on which
plan the trip is to he conducted one
should by all means endeavor to pay
ones share. 1t is best in a case of this
sort for a single individual to speak for
the rest. He can say when IN" time
comes for payment, you must let us
know. John, what our share of the hotel
bill Is" or 1t could BE- proposed be-
forehand that one of the number should
act as treasurer. This is an ungrateful
office to Ill., since some one Is apt to
forget To pay, and dunnlng friends is
an unpleasant task. The man selected
should not be the host. who may be
thought to have done his share, II.
should however, be the richest man or
h., DrGt [
for him than for his poorer comrades
Ia hear any loss should there he one;
second because in nine cases out OF ten
rich people care more about money than
door ones: third, because they are more
accustomed To making financial arrange
ments Hence the job Of collecting ~
less difficult for them. 4 guest should
embark on motor trip with the IN
tention of having good time ana en-
toying all that there is to he enjoyed
He should be prepared To take any de-
lay or mishap with cheerful philosophy
man or n woman who possesses the
true spirit OF sport will not sunk or
complain II the tire bursts or the engine
for some mysterious reason refuses TO
work. All complicated machinery is
liable to accident and IL one enjoys all
the advantages of very rapid motion
one must expect from time TO tine 10
experience the drawbacks. Neither
should one take 1t In dudgeon u ram
comes on. The host cannot ne eNpecte"
to insure good weather. guest sitting
in the rear must not talk to the driver
The latter must constantly watch the
road. and cannot turn his head to speak
to any one behind him without FISK vi
accident
The automobile practically annihilates
distance, thus greatly increasing tne
number of places which can ne reaoiiy
reached from any given spot. a picnic
to which the company go in motor cars
may be ten, twenty or more miles away
II many people are to take part In II
the site must lie selected with great
care When half dozen friends go
Off for a frolic it does not so much mat
ter what sort of place they choose, be-
cause il il does not come up to their
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LEA,r haze lowered . over tn. tn, sur .%.
= Caribbean stretched monoto-
nously on all sides of Runcador.
1t had been so for days and 1t was
getting on our nerves.
There Is evil in calm, you may rest
assured OF that. Man feels subdued in
the presence of terrific natural upheav-
ais, but In a calm his passions secthe
and wax unruly until they burst their
bonds.
IF only the wind would blow" said
the surgeon to me as We sat down at
breakfast one morning. There's wick
edness in the air. clifford. and If there
isn't smashup of the elements pretty
soon there'll be a man made smashup
right on this very island"
TBosh!" said. "You need a bracer.
Better look after your own stomach, or
perhaps it's "a touch liver"
At heart. however. felt exactly the
same as did the surgeon. The blacks
had been very sullen of late. Still there
was no audible whisper OF discomfort As
they went to their stations and began
work. Three or four gangs were busy
at different points In gradual barren
slope to the sea. and | walked from one
to the other. chatting with the subfore-
men and inspecting the work.
At one place there was funnel
shaped excavation which had been cut
with great difficulty and wanted to in
spect the interior tn see its condition
Telling the men to step aside for n mo-
ment. Crawled part way In tn see
how the work was progressing inside
MY shoulders were through the aper-
ture when suddenly there was a crash
Ing pain in my head which flashed in
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excruciating agony down my spine and
knew no more.
How long 1t was before | was reused
to bewidered SEMI akefulness | do
not know. Duly | realized that some
one was tampering with my head. For
a moment fancied they were hammer
ing it; then, getting grip upon my
self saw that the surgeon was be-
side me.
What are you doing, doctor?' /
asked. and the five words cost me as
many stabs of pain as uttered them.
i've just taken the thirty-second
stitch in your scalp" he said.
Presently he gave me an opate and
I went to sleep again. Next time I
wakened 1t was to full consciousness.
At first I thought they must have set
off too heavy a blast Of dynamite. The
building in which I lay was shaking
and every few seconds there was n dull
thud and I knew some heavy object had
struck the roof or walls.
outside was pandemonium. Pistol
shots crashed necessarily. Shrieks Of
anguish curses and roars Of anger
mingled with cries OF XIII them!
Kill the white devils Don't let them
get away"
Painfully I wriggled into sitting po-
sition. I struggled to get out Of bed,
for | knew the natives must he at
tempting To murder the whites. |
was too weak. I dropped back. but as
| did 81 | caught a glimpse of black
face through the mosquito netting
which hung canopylike over my bed.
Terror froze my heart. My revolver
was locked in drawer of my desk.
Even had 1t been in the bed with me
my arm would have been too unsteady
to use it to effect before the demon
at my side would slay me. As one
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William uho tells island Roncddor
the Caribbean shipping OF phosphate
di Caribbean He OF The fer rhae
The dborers The truth OF the rouhd
president Of The who
uhi Kingston,
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TEAT haze lowered over the sur
r. face of the earth and the
Caribbean stretched monoto-
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-18
A NEW CONCENTRATION

Henry Peck has invented a new
concentrator and humping table for
the purpose of concentrating the
dumps, thereby saving hauling ex-
penses that eat up the profits of
dump mining.
The dump material is first screen
ed, and is then run into jig with
vertical motion having for a bottom
twenty mesh screen. The fine iron
goes through this screen and is con-
veyed to humping table where the
silica is floated off from the fine
iron, making a fine concentrate. The
&C arser material. by the vertical mo-
ticn of the jig, brings all silica to
the surface, where it is easily separ-
ated from the coarse iron, leaving an
other grade of concentrates. Mr..
Peck is now installing one es the
Alva Adams dump. near the Sy
mine, and if it proves a success.~tff
prove revolution in dump mining,
as it will save many dollars in use
less transportation The system looks
feasible and if it proves a success.
will put new life into. the mining
industry of the country.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-18
MUSICAL TREAT

Many faces were seen at the op-
era house last Sunday night that sell
dom grace this historical auditorium
with their presence. and more espec-
tally speaking on Sunday nights. The
occasion was the appearance Of one
Of the great singers Of the age, Ma
dame Rappold, who delighted the as
semblage with her exquisite voice.
Her newly acquired husband, with
his towering and majestic physique
officiated at the piano, and like his
illustrious' consort, won the hearts
Of the audience by his affability.
Madame Rappold is a musically elo-
quent woman and she held her listen
ers spell-bound during the rendition
of five beautiful selections. Her
voice combines all the excellencies
within the capabilities of a soprano,
and is one of the few voices that
possess that eagerly sought-for quail
ty, the tear. Her colorings are
vivid, the light and shade most ex-
qulSlteiy Dienueu, anu heT dlldck rs
splendid. With consummate skill she
portrays all the passions of the soul.
Volume, pathos, and fire are at her
command, and her pleasing manner
isms accentuate their effect. She
seems capable of blending her tones
with the tempestuous billows Of the
throbbing sea, or the gentle murmur-
ings of the tuneful zephyrs of a sum-
mer morn, softly playing in the ver-
dant branches of the voiceless trees.
Next to her Incompatible voice, this
charming lady's crowning attribute is
her graciousness, and the citizens of
Gilpin county take this opportunity
to thank her for her generosity.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-18
GRAND LECTURE

Rev. C. Arthur Mcleod, who has
been conducting mission at st.
Mary's Catholic church, on next Mon
day evening will deliver his famous
lecture entitled. National Anthems" :"
Father Mcleod is a splendid orator
and scholar and is widely known
throughout the country on account of
his great success as chatauqua
lecturer, being a member of the Ma
tional Bureau. Admission will be 20
cents for adults and 10 cents for chill
dren. at the Central City opera house.
1t is to be hoped that the citizens
of Gilpin county will appreciate this
opportunity Of hearing such gifted
orator and man moreover Of nation
al reputation.
During the course of the lecture,
the various English. Irish, Scotch,
German, Italian, French and Ameri-
can national anthems will be sung
by a large chorus of voices, so that
excellent music will also be enjoyed
Following the lecture dance will
be given In Armory hall, admission
so cents.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-18
WAKES ELOQUENT

One of the chief attractions of Sun
day night. incident to the singing of
our distinguished guest. Nine. Rap
pold, was the manner in which her
advance agent, Monsieur Petre' Nc
Farlini mounted the stage-where in
days of yore, trod all the illustrious
personages in song and drama-and
with eloquence born of pleasurable
anticipations for the coming musical
feast. he launched forth upon a none
too lengthy exhibition of oratory that
had been bottled up for a brace of
years, and not unlike Liquid joy,
improved with age. The vintage he
passed OUT to the eager, anxious
throng. was distilled in that mighty
Uranium where dwells In conglomer-
ate mass, choice bits of Shakespear-
can philosophy and Tennyson's lore.
strangely intermingling with his daily
vocation.
The theme of the evening struck a
sympathetic chord in the heart of
the noble Britton, and he was elo-
quent in profusion in celebrating up
on the uplifting effect of music. and
entreated his youthful hearers to
make strenuous effort to master
this divine art. Monsieur spoke with
much feeling and his offerings we-e
met with tumultuous applause.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-18
ALUMNI DANCE

The Alumni dance given last FRI
day night at the X. Of p. hall in hon
or of the graduating class of the
Central City High school, was rous-
ing success.
AT nine O'Clock the hall was filled
with Central City's elite society. who
glided with decorum through the
may waltz until 10 O'Clock. when
the senior class was initiated into
the mysterious realms OF the Alumni.
The merry crowd then adjourned to
the banquet hall where refreshments
we're served and after dinner speech
es made with Professor Clark acting
as toast master. The company again
repaired to the beautifully decorated
ball room. where dancing was resum-
ed. lasting until l O'Clock. a m. Thus
ended the commencement exercises
for 1914.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-18
ATTRACTIVE FLOAT

Thomas Dunstone and Harry Eli
mann, members of the Elks' reunion
committee. were In Denver this week
on business pertaining to the Gilpin
county float that will be feature Of
the great industrial parade. Accord
ing to Mr.. Dunstone and MIR. Eilmann
the Gilpin county float will be most
attractive affair and will not be out
classed by any float in the prade.
1t will represent a mountain rich in
mineral bearing ores. Seated among
The rocks will be beautiful young
lady. portraying the goddess Of
wealth. From the central position
occupied by her will be run stream
ers to six banners with the names Of
each of the continents, proclaiming
to the thousands witnessing the par
ade that Gilpin county supplies the
world with radium. The float will be
drawn by the four prize-winning hors.
es owned by Hendrie & Bolthoff and
on the horses will be banners adver-
tising the other minerals produced
in Gilpin county. On the lower por-
tion OF the float will be long stream
ers bearing the undeniable statement
-"Gilpin, the county that made Col
orado."
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-18

the other one-half. Motion carried.
Motion made by Alderman Bowden
seconded by Alderman Richards, that
the taxes assessed against Mr.. Leon.
ard Shaffnit, for 1912 and 1913,be alb
ated, as the city has the use Of the
barn for the dump wagons. Motion
carried.
Quite discussion by the council
in regard to property, abandoned and
wrecked and no taxes have been paid
on the same for years. and which
the council has bought in for taxes,
the sentiment of the council being
that the houses be sold for fire-wood,
the city clerk was instructed to write
to the parties owning the properties
and find out if they wished to re-
deem the same, and if the parties
are not willing to redeem the proper
ties, the council will sell the same
for fire-wood and clean up the lots.
Reports of street commissioner,
water commissioner, health officer,
city clerk, treasurer and water rate
collector were read. Motion made
and carried, that the reports be ac-
cepted and filed.
Motion made by Alderman Bowden,
seconded by Alderman Peck, that
the city treasurer be instructed to
call In registered warrants, issued
by the City of Central, marked eth
er "City" or Water, dated prior to
May LIST, 1910. and bearing any num-
Der below 1929. Motion carried.
City bills amounting to $1,4O9.5O
and water works bills amounting to
$161.65 were read, same having been
examined and approved by the fin
ance committee, on motion made by
Alderman Bowden, seconded by Alder
man Peck, the bills were allowed
and warrants ordered drawn on the
city treasurer for the several amounts
Motion carried.
Alderman Peck moved, seconded
by Alderman Bowden, that council
adjourn. Motion carried.
w. T. WARREN.
City Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-18

The Bates Leasing company this
week shipped 1885 pounds of smelt-
ing ore to the Chamberlain sampler
that returned 1.S4 gold, 1850 silver,
and l IL per cent dry copper to the
ton, averaging $39.O3 per ton net. or
net value of s6S945. They also
shipped $3.50 pounds of concentrates
from the Stroehle concentrating mill
that returned 1.55 gold, 5.63 silver,
averaging $1,000 net, amounting to
$4s3.OO net. The company is now
prepared to ship this amount of con-
centrates weekly, and a like amount
of smelling ore monthly. The Stroe-
hle concentrating mill at Black Hawk
is working admirably and returning
great savings. The shines going in
to the creek were assayed, returning
only .06 gold per ton. This is the
greatest saving so far ever obtained
from mill in the county and shows
that modern methods in the way of
milling opes is the only thing requir-
ed to make old Gilpin blossom as the
rose.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-18
NOTICE.

All parties owning stud jacks. and
leaving the same run loose in the
streets of Central City. are hereby
notified. that on and after June 20.
1914, the said jacks will be taken
care Of by the city marshal. and put
in n pound. and all owners of said
jacks, will have to pay all costs for
taking care of the same, and for
the second offense owners will be ar
rested and prosecuted, under the or
dinances of the city OF Central.
ROBERT WILKINSON.
Mayor.
Attest: w. T. WARREN,
City Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-18

News has been received from a
very authentic source that Clifford
Parsons has been named for the posi-
ton OF postmaster of Central City.
The appointment, 1t is understood,
will be confirmed by the senate with
in few days. The settlement Of
this question, which has agitated
the community for months, comes as
a great relief to all. Rumor during
the past few months has had every
one appointed who ever voted the
Democratic ticket