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Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08
MEXICAN HOTEL At FREsco
American Tourist Shown to "Room"
In Corn Patch by Disnified
Host.

Chicago.-A tourist who was tramp
ing over Mexico last year was put
up for night at lazy. rickety little
shack that was called hotel. 1t was
In the country, in the northern part of
Nuevo Leon state.
"At the hotel" the tourist said, ''the
old stage joke, about stopping on the
outside was no joke at ALL Very much
travel worn, I arrived late in the after
noon. There were only two rooms in
the 'posada, meaning in Mexico-the
hoter-a large room, which served as
lobby. Office and dining room, and
much smaller side room, which was
kitchen and everything else connect
ed with the hostelry.
Il did not find out until after l had
paid, little matter that was demand.
ed in advance with such a flourish of
courtesy that could not hesitate. 1
spent several perturbed moments, off
and on. wondering where was to
sleep. However, there were three 9TH
er guests Mexicans. who did not .ap-
pear to be worrying, SO tried to be
patient.
Supper. an affair of lots Of pepper
and little food, was served by the pro-
prietor's wife. Shortly after nightfali
the proprietor. with much bowing and
gesturing, and 'Senor Americanoing
signified to me that he would take
pleasure in assisting me to my room.
followed him-out of the hotel and
into a small corn patch behind the
building.
"In corn row, at point where
the overhanging top blades were thick
enough to furnish canopy that was
at least dew-proof, my landlord halt
ed and pointed to an old blanket which
had been spread in the hollow be-
tween the rows, and. bowling and
senoring some more, commended me
to the care of the saints and Departed.
THAT was my room. There was an
old frayed mat for pillow and a d.
lapidated blanket for covering.
Did call up the Office and kick on
the room? did not. The earth was
dry and warm and. having been re-
Gently hoed, was not hard, and being
dead tired turned in at once and had
a dandy sleep"
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08
BARRED THE ~cHIckEN OATH"
Chinese Witnesses Asked for Testi-
mony Under Oriental Vow In
Canadian. Town.

Regina.-The many Chinese wit
nesses for the prosecution in Chinese
gambling case in the city court be-
came suspicious of the reliability of
the evidence given by Brother Celes-
tials on the Christian oath and de-
manded that the solemn chicken
oath" be administered to all witnesses
snd the accused.
The court frowned, for the chicken
oath" was unknown. 1t was described
soon as being the most sacred of
Chinese oaths. originating in the past
centuries and commanding the awe
and respect OF every Chinese. With
the great solemnity. the head of a live
chicken is cut off and the witness dips
his fingers into the warm red blood
and swears to tell the truth.
The police magistrate objected to
the mess that would be made in the
courtroom by the killing of live chick
ems and sprinkling of blood and the
prosecution agreed with the defense
to let the Christian oath stand.
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08

Twenty-Five men from the Old
Town and surrounding mines volun-
teered and shovcled out the tram
road the other day.
Byron Edwards and company have
put up new shaft house on their
property and installed whim.
Thos. Hughes has formed pool to
work the 81 mine. They will install
an engine and boiler and expect to
begin operations the first Of next
week.
Geo. Miller and partners are work
ing two shifts driving a cross-cut
tunnel to cut the Welch Bay vein,
which is owned by them.
Jenk Davis returned from his Dem
YER home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Ellis held a
family reunion at their residence on
New Years eve. Cards and other So
cial games were indulged in. Rob-
ert Richards carried off the first
prize for eating the most food, and
much resembled a base ball that will
roll most any old way. Mike Shelf
fer won the BOBBY prize by eating
the most bread, and we now warn
the girl that marries Mike to be pre-
pared to pass the remainder of her
life in the dough. Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis
proved to be most congenial en-
tertainers and made all feel at home
All took their departure at a late
hour, wishing the host and hostess
many happy returns of the New
Year.
1t pays to advertise. Last week
We had published an article relating
to an estray. over which we were
deeply troubled, and were rewarded
by having the article returned to
Mayor Wagner, bearing third zone
parcel post stamp. Moral: II you
cant find what you want. advertise.
Grit Hughes has started a new
boarding house on the European plan
pay for what you get,and as the COM
ing season will bring many strangers
here. we predict thriving business
for Grif
The following is the program of
religious services for Sunday, Jan.
IL, 1914: Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Epworth League. $50 p. m. Preach
ing by the pastor at Z p. m. Miss
Bessie Davis will sing. A hearty well
come will be given all attendants.
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES

Sunday school as usual next Sun
day at 10 a. m. Subject. THE Mis-
sion of the Twelve" Preaching SER
vice at IL O'Clock. Subject. Much
Fishing-No Catching" Special mus
ic by the choir.
Young Peoples meeting at 6 p. m.
Topic, Purpose, Persistency and
Power in Prayer" Matt. 7:7-11
Weekly bible class Saturday even.
ing at s p. m. The Ladies' Aid So
ciety will meet Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. Yates.
The officers elected for the Sun
day school for the ensuing year are
as follows:
E. F. Warren, Supt;F. H. Clark, as
sistant superintendent; Effie Harvey
secretary; James Moody. treasurer;
Reuben Mckay, librarian; Marjorie
Some. organist; Jas. Bigelow, Choir
lister.
The attendance last Sunday was
excellent. Several did not miss a
Sunday last year and all have start
ed with the determination to be pres
ent at some Sunday school every
Sabbath for the year 1914.
We would like to see more OF the
grown people in the Sunday school.
1t would be not only great help to
yourselves, but would encourage the
young and those in charge.
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08
KAISER wILHELM's LEFT ARM
Something That All Germany Knows
and None Dare Men,
ton,

Berlin.-On January 27, 1859, Berlin
waited for the guns which were to
announce the birth of the first baby
to the princess royal of Great Britain,
who married Prince Frederick Will
liam of Prussia, in 1858. For an heir
101 guns are fired and for daughter
only twenty-five. At the twenty-third
report all Berlin went mad with de-
light The crowd near the palace cap
tured old, Field Marshal Wrangel.
clamoring for particulars.
Children" he said. ''all is well. It
is as fine and sturdy recruit as one
could wish" Thus was the birth of
the present kaiser.
But the public little knew OF the
tragedy which almost had happened.
and which might have resulted in the
death Of the baby prince and his moth
er.
1t is related in biography of the
Empress Frederick. just published.
that the bedroom of the princess at
the old schloss, the royal palace in
Berlin. was next to the death cham
ber where previous king had died.
This was kept in the same state as on
the day of his death, and the princess
had to pass through it to her bedroom
or dressing room. It was in circum-
stances like these that the present
kaiser was born, and his defect at
birth-a helpless left arm-was the
result Of most unfortunate mis-
chance. The letter summoning Doc
tor Martin, the English doctor that
Queen Victoria desired to officiate at
the birth. was put by stupid servant
into the post instead of being sent
direct. and 1t was this delay that
caused all the trouble.
Both mother and baby were for a
. time in imminent danger No anaes-
thetic was administered, and the
princess. with characteristic courage.
looked up to her husband. who held
her In his arms the whole time. None
of them about her thought her
strength would hold out, and one OF
the German doctors actually said In
her presence that she would die, and
her baby, too.
Fortunately, this dismal prophecy
was not fulfilled, and as the years
went by the young prince grew up to
be fine. manly boy, in spite of the
fact that he was permanently crippled
in his left arm.
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08
HAPPY IN A GARRET.
Genius Often Flourished in
Humble Surroundings.
Where Anthony Hope Did Much of
His Writns-Emile ZoIa's Early
Days-Gray and GoIdsmith's
Poor Lodgings

London-Happiness it has been
well said, depends almost entirely
on the constitution of ones habits
Which of us does not know some one
or other who is unhappy solely from
sheer and stupid habit? Individual
cases where persons are unhappy be-
cause they have got into the way
the habit-of being gloomy are as
common as flatfooted policemen. Just
as common, sindeed, are opposite
cases, where men and women are hap
py for no other real reason than that
it is their habit to be happy. Such
cases as these are the following cases
where great men have been happy
from habit, even in garrets.
Emile Zola, the great French novel
ist and essayist, allowed the whole
world to know, through the pages Of
the Journal des Goncourt, that some
life were those spent away back in his
youth, in garret. There he lived
and worked on the seventh floor, in
downright Grub street fashion.
Anthony Hope, one of the most gift
ed and famous among modern British
authors, the writer of the Dolly Dia-
logues" and several successful plays,
occupied for years a high room, which
his friend called a garret. 1t was
situated in Buckingham street, off the
Strand, London. and there he did the
great bulk of the writing that has
gone out into the world to cheer
those, among others. who lounge in
the easy chairs of cozy drawing
rooms.
It must not be imagined that Mr..
Hope worked where he did from rea-
SONS associated with economy. That
is far from the case. as glance at a
list of the donations and subscriptions
he regularly makes on behalf of less
successful brothers and sisters would
amply prove.
Robert Buchanan has informed us,
in his eloquent way. of his days in
London with the poet Gray spent in
a garret in the neighborhood of SIAM
ford street To be sure, they sought
cheap lodgings, and that is why they
were content with garret. At first,
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08

when full of hope and confidence, they
knew happiness that only comes to
few. The garret was the silent wit.
only by the craftsman who is con.
scious of a creative spirit, and Blu.
chanan, when he arrived at compare
tive wealth, looked back upon the al
most overpowering delight that was
his for time during the days spent
in Stamford street.
The dark ending of Grays Young
ans thoughts to the last; yet just as
fresh was the memory of their winged
moments of ecstasy. The enthusiasm
of their waking hours in the garrett
burnt In his soul whenever he looked
back and again pictured himself there
with his poet companion. anxious and
ready to conquer the world of letters.
The world famous poem. The Farm.
er's Boy by Robert Bloomfield. was
written In garret. The admirers
of this English poet are aware that he
began his labors in the literary field
in garret in Fishers court, and later
in another garret in Blue Hart court,
which are both in the locality OF Cole
man street, within FIVE minutes walk
ing distance of the Mansion house.
Besides writing The Farmers Boy
he wrote his well known Autumn"
as well as his Winter in the gar
ret in Blue Hart court
II is related that when the great
Goldsmith began his literary work he
rented miserable room. with next TO
no furniture in It, in a part of the Cid
Bailey known In those distant days az
Green Arbour court. Subsequently he
went to Wine Office court. to the his.
toric apartment in which the celebrat.
ed Doctor Johnson so unexp ectedly
discovered the immortal Vicar OF
Wakefield"
Doctor Johnson himself might well
,sympathize with Goldsmith, ior 1t is
known that he worked in most hum.
Bile circumstances within tumble down
lodgings in Exeter street. StraId.
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08
81 SHALL GO, Too," SAYS WIFE
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward II. cawIey Die
Within . Few Hours Of
Each Other.

Pacific Grove.-As was the wish OF
the aged couple. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward II. Cawley died within few
hours of each other. Cawley, aged
eighty-four years, passed away on one
afternoon. his wife followed him the
next morning. The couple had been
married ten years. leading very
happy life.
When her husband died suddenly
Mrs. Cawley said to those about her:
II shall go, too." and although In
seeming good health ut the time. her
prediction was true
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08

Japan. is still living. and though al
most eighty years of age possesses b
mind as keen as ever, The home OF
the former secretary of state is III
Washington, though he was born ana
reared in Indiana. AS an information.
al lawyer, both Mexico and China have
availed themselves Of his services
His "Centur, of American Diplomacy
is recognized as an authority and is
used in many institutions OF learning
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08
BIG HAIR GROWTH PUZZLE
Twenty Inches Appears In an Hour
on the Finger Of Cincinnati
Man.

Cincinnati, O.-William Dolan. a po-
litical employe OF this city. wishes to
know what is growing out OF one
of his fingers. The growth resem.
bles hair and In one hour grew TWEEN,
ty inches. Doian submitted to an
examination with X-rays and the sur
geon said that there was fifteen feet
OF some unknown substance still to be
unwound from his arm
What Is growing out OF Dolan is one
OF the greatest mysteries ever pre-
sented to Cincinnati physicians. Dolan.
who is In perfect health. Is u brunette,
but the growth. which continued TO-
day. is blond.
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08

the bills correct.
On motion of Alderman Nordlien,
seconded by Hall, the bills were
allowed, and the clerk instructed to
draw warrants for the several
amounts.
A report from the Black Hawk Fire
and Hose Co., was read, stating the
action taken at special meeting of
the company.
ION motion of Daniels, seconded by
Hall, the outgoing chief, Arthur
Crook, was allowed one months sal
ary, $3.50. The newly elected chief,
P. c. McNevins, was allowed two
months salary, $16.67. Joe Schoen-
herr, newly elected assistant chief
was allowed $6.25.
The marshal was instructed to
open up the road in Chase Gulch to
the city line.
On motion of Hall, seconded by
Nordlien, the marshal was ordered to
notify owners of animals to keep
them housed during stormy weather.
The mayor presented P. c. McNev-
ins with an official star of his office.
Mr.. p. c. McNevins replied with
an appropriate speech.
On motion of Daniels, seconded by
Hall, that the mayors warrant for
taxes for the years 1910, 1911 and
1912 be extended until the next regu-
lar meeting without interest. Motion
carried.
On motion of Hall, seconded by
Nordlien, the meeting was adjourned
until Jan. 18th, at p. m.
PHILIP ROLLING.
City Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08
Travel Far for New Pastor

New York.-After travelling 5000
miles. a committee from the Lewis
Avenue Congregational church, Brook.
lyn. finally selected Rev. Frank |.
Hanscom of Providence to succeed
their present pastor.
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08
PERSONAL MENTION i'm RUSSELL GULCH

Judge E. w. Hurlbut was up from
Denver Sundayson business in con-
nection with the Gilpin Lumber Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Schroeder, af-
ter a visit to the McFarlane family,
returned Sunday to their home in
Denver
Mrs. Maggie Ross was visitor to
the valley Sunday.
Chas. Philipps went to Denver Sun
day to see if he could corral job.
Oswald Mayor returned to Denver
to attend school,
Miss Lily Ayers left Sunday for
Greeley.
Miss Edna Noonan, who had been
visiting during the holidays with her
parents, returned to Ogden. Utah,
Sunday. Miss Noonan is teaching
school at Ogden.
Miss Edna Driscoll returned to
Green River, Wyo.. Sunday, where
she is teaching school.
viii Eplett left Sunday for Seattle
to work for the Telephone Co.
The Morrison boys, who came up
from Denver to attend the funeral of
their mother, returned Sunday.
Mrs. Drew went to Ft. Collins on
Tuesday to visit her daughter, Miss
bottle.
Sheriff Gundy left for Denver this
morning to bring Frank German, who
forfeited his bond in absenting him
self from the opening Of court, back
to Central for trial.
e. S. Holmes was passenger to
Denver this morning.
Sam Glanville made a trip to the
valley this morning.
Mrs. F. S. Bolsinger was visitor
to Denver this week.
Mrs. Neil Mckay was visitor to
Denver Tuesday morning.
L. ]. RachofslSy is sojourning in
Denver, recovering from one Of his
periodical spells Of sea sickness.
John Drennen, who was up from
Denver, visiting his mother, return
ed to Denver Tuesday morning. He
is attending college in Denver and
learning all there is to know.
S. A. Rank returned Monday from
an extended visit with his family in
Boulder.
Mrs. Robt. Johnson returned Mon
day from stay OF several days in
Denver.
Mrs. Jos. Kayser' left yesterday for
the valley.
W. H. Parenteau left yesterday for
business trip about the state
James Hampton and wife returned
yesterday from Nebraska, where they
had been spending two or three
weeks with their daughter.
Ned Brohl and Percy Slattery
came in last night from hte northern
part of the county, where they had
been repairing telephone lines.
District Attorney Sam Johnson left
this morning for Denver. He will be
up again to finish investigation be-
ing conducted by the grand jury.
G. w. Carger. S. Reid, ]. Williams,
c. R. Cheney. l.. J. Mckay, H. ]. Po-
sey, w. H. Kiley, Otto Hawk, E. L.
Harsh and E. F. Barry, travelling
men, are stopping at the Central
City hotel.
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08

George Williams, who went to Dem
yer last week to make an analysis OF
Denvers future, has returned and re-
ports that he found 80 per cent of ex-
pectatiorbs and one per cent Of pure,
unadulterated business.
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08
JanItors Want Feather ou,terc,

Jersey City, n. J.-BecauDe The
board of education will not give them
Leather busters in lieu of cheeseclutb
now in use for busting furniture In
public schools here. the janitora
threaten to strike. For hygenic rea.
sons the board decided upon the
rhaasarInfh method of dusting
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08
ln Woman Football Coach.

Cincinnati. O.--Mrs Charles Burck
hart Ut this city is the first woman
football coach. In her college days
she performed on several Vassar ath.
ietic teams. Mrs Buckhart is chief
assistant to Coach Miller OF the Price
Hill eleven. and has coached the team
in several plays used by eastern
teams.
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08
FOSTER is A HISTORIC MAN
Former Secretary Of State stiiI Liv-
ing Quietly at WASH
lnoton City.

Washington.-Gen. John w. Foster.
the American, who was invited by the
emperor of Chinaao participate In the
peace treaty at the close of the war
between China and the empire OF
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08
Saw. Husband spanked Her,

New York.---Mrs Luther Sission.
wife OF Brooklyn iceman. appeared
In court against her husband whom
she charged with spanking her. She
said she objected not to' the physical
pain. but was Inundated ~ the undig-
nified position in which she was held
while the spanking was being deliv.
ai ed.
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08

The Hawley Mdse. Co. offers this
week
New figs and dates.
New nuts. t.--ea
New Cranberries
New Gala Navel oranges.
New Florida oranges and grape
fruit.
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08
NOTICE..

Henceforth, during the winter sea-
son. moving pictures win be shown a
the opera house Saturday and Sum
day nights only. Admission, adults
10 cents. children cents. Doors
open at 1880.
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08

An ore body fourteen feet wide is
said to have opened up on the 1900
foot level of the Strong mine at Vic
tor. Another instance wheye deep
mining is success.
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08

Next Saturday evening. January 10,
a delightful dance will be given at
the Granite House. Everyone is in
vited to attend and have a good
time,
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08
BLACK HAWK COUNCIL

Black Hawk, Colo, Jan. 9Th, 1914.
The regular meeting of the city
council was called to order by Mayor
John Stroehle.
On roll call, present: Mayor Stroe-
hle, Aldermen Hall, Daniels, Nordlien
and McNevins. Absent: Aldermen OBJ
wager and Bollander.
The minutes of the last adjourned
and regular meetings were read and
approved as read
Reports of the city marshal, city
treasurer and city clerk were read.
On motion of Alderman Hall, Sec
onded by Daniels, the reports were
accepted and ordered placed on file.
The mayor placed Alderman Hall
on the finance committee, pro tenn.
The following bills We're present
i
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08
BORN

In Central City. Friday, Jan. End.
1914,to the wife of August Morletti.
a daughter
Gilpin observer., 1914-01-08

Jake Krell, marshal fees $50. 1855
Phil Rolling. clerk ....... 22.SO
]. M. Seright, atty. .......... 5000
Gilpin Co. L., H. & P. Co. :. $3.50
John Curry, labor ........... 1000
Morris Wherry, labor ....... 1000
Thos. Quinn, Jr. ..... 1000
John Schoenherr, labor ...... 500
Gus Grutzmachef labor ...... $50
Thos. Quinn, Jr., labor ....... 3.75
Arthur Crook, Fire chief $50. S.33
P. c. McNevins, Fire chief :. 1867
Joe Schoenherr, asst. chief :. 625
Frank Tomlinson, labor 80. 6.25
Tom Kofford, labor .... $50
Bernard Wherry, labor ....... 3.75
VIM. G. Kri1ey, labor ........ 6.25
Total .$2S4.11
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-28
Clerk and Treasurer.

Be it further ordained by the au-
thority aforesaid that in the event said
election results in favor of either Oh
both of said issues of bonds, then tht
Mayor and City Council of Americas
shall and will levy sufi-
cient tax on the taxable pro
perty OF the city of Americas tc
pay the interest and retire the princi-
pal of said bonds as they may become
due
Be it further ordained by the au-
thority aforesaid, that each of tht
proposed issues of bonds shall be Of
the denomination of One Thousand
Isl ,000) dollars each and that each o.
said bonds shall bear interest at the
rate of 5 per cent. per annum, paya-
BILE semi-annually on the LIST day Of
January and on the list day of July
each year after the issuance of the
same; which bonds, if authorized al
said election, shall be sold as will be
subsequently provided for; and the
proceeds arising from the sale of said
bonds shall be used for the purposes
for which they were issued.
Be it further ordained by the au-
thority aforeaid that all ordinances
or parts of ordinances in conflict with
this ordinance be, and the same are
hereby repealed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-28

$1,000 of Furlow School Improvement
Bonds
(Strike One)
For Furlow School Improvement Bonds
Against Furlow School Improvement
Bonds
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-28

Sleeping cars between Americas and
Atlanta on trains leaving Americas
1e:49 p. m, arriving Atlanta 6;25 a. m
Connects at Macon with sleeping cars
to and from Savannah.
Pullman sleeping cars between Chi
cago, st. Louis and Jacksonville on
Seminole Limited" leaving Americas
for Jacksonville 1890 a. m. Leaves
Americas for st. Louis and Chicago
via Columbus and Birmingham at 3:oS
b. IN.
For further information apply to $
9 Ellis, Ticket Agent, Americas, OF
lohn w. Blount, District Passenger
Agent. Macon. Ga. aoF