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Gilpin observer., 1914-11-12

Dick Mayor and Thomas Champion
drove to Arvada Monday with two
loads of furniture belonging to Mrs.
Mazzeni. of Black Hawk They took
nine head of horses on to Denver to
be shipped to Germany for the Kais-
er's army.
Oscar Williams went to Denver
yesterday to buy some horses.
Mrs. Richard Mayor was a passen-
ger to Denver Monday.
Mrs. II. H. Lake returned Tuesday
from a visit to Denver.
Mrs. AL. Henley returned Tuesday
from trip to Denver for the bene-
fit of her health.
Geo. Dougherty las gone to Idaho
Springs to lease in the Gem mine.
Mrs. Maud Myers, OF Silver Creek
spent Monday in Central
Charles Mcneil, of Apex, came to
town yesterday and after spending a
few hours, hied himself to Denver.
Mrs. Darrow Mabee and family, of
'oiuN@i' aiS llit Wtth WIN
Mrs. Mabees parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Glanville.
j. Med. Livesay, prominent at.
torney of Denver, was attending to
legal business in Central this week
He looks prosperous and from his
conversation it is inferred that he
is enojying all the pleasures and com
forts OF life.
G. NJ. Laird returned Tuesday even
ing from a pleasure trip to Denver
whittier he went to mingle with the
followers OF the G. o. P. and cele-
brate last weeks victory in the state
Mr.. Laird brought back with him a
large package which had the appear
ance of containing that reviviscent
fluid so frequently carried by those
living in dry territory when return.
ing from a trip.
Miss Edith Champion spent the lat
ter part of the week in Central, visit
ing friends and relatives. She has a
good position as clerk in one of the
big dry goods stores in Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-12
An Egg In the WIlderne So.

An amusing little incident concern.
Ing an egg is told by Captain Stgand
In his Hunting the Elephant in AZ
rica.' 1T was solitary ostrich's egg
that found in the open. supposed
It had been dropped by the ostrich be.
fore she had decided where to make
her nest. ! ate that egg in omelets for
three days, thinking myself lucky to
get an egg 30 far from civilization,
but marveling much at its peculiar fla.
vor. From later experience OF ostrich
eggs, now know that egg was badi''
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-12
GREAT MEN OF LIGHT HEART
Many Examples Show 1t is Not Neces.
sary to Go Through Life With a
Frownins Brow.

James Russell Lowell is said to have
been of a very fun-loving disposition
uight-hearted jest and nonsense were
sprinkled plentifully through the long
life which was so filled with solid,
hard work and achievement.
One day, when walking with
triend. they passed large building
over the door of which was written:
Home for Incurable Children"
"Ah,' said Lowell, with shake Of
his head, that is where l shall have to
be sent one day"
Everybody knows of the immense
abors of David Livingstone in the in
hospitable part of Africa and of the
devotion of his noble wife. Does every
body know that in the midst of their
lonely life they were often much Of
the time as jolly as a pair of school
boys off on a holiday? To such an ex-
tent did the spirit of mirth preside
over their counsels and undertakings
that sometimes Mr.. Livingstone would
say to his wife: Really my dear, we
ought not to indulge in so many jokes.
We are getting too old; it is not be-
coming We must be more staid."
Charles Kingsley was always bent
on introducing as much frolic and
merrymaking into his family life as
possible. He was proud to be able to
say: Il sometimes wonder whether
there is as much laughing done in any
home in England as at our parsonage.
Christian Endeavor World.
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-12
OFFICIAL CANVASS

Tie canvassing board finished its
work of checking the returns of last
weeks election, Saturday. The Off
cial count made no material difference
in the figures from those printed in
the table in the Observer last week.
A mistake was discovered in one OF
the precincts which reduced George
Hamllik's democratic candidate for
coroner) majority from 13, as an,
nounced last week, to s. Robert Girls
pin, Republican candidate for county
treasurer, lost votes, which makes
the majority of his opponent, H. P.
Altvater, 349. MIR. Altvater received
the highest majority of any candi,
date on the Democratic ticket and
F. G. Moody the highest on the Re
publican ticket.
. A light vote was cast ON the am
endments, hardly amy of them receiv-
ing more than 800 votes, aside from
the vote on the wet and dry PROPOSE,
tion. There were 1147 votes cast on
this amendment-715 for the vets and
432 for the drys. A total of 1406
votes were cast in the county, which
is much heavier vote than was eX-
pected.
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-12

Were all the resident owners in
Central City as aesthetic in their
taste as P. R. Alsdorf, Central City
would indeed be a beautiful resident
town. The flood in Augu filled his
yard with rock and debris to the
depth of several feet. Instead of
being discouraged at the ruin wrought
Mr.. Alsdorf dispatched his head ar
tisan at once to Milan and Venice
to study the classic contour OF their
aquatic streets and lagoons, and who
drew plans --aSeordingly. He re-
turned and at once set to work to
make the plans reality. and today
Mr. Alsdorf has residence with
grounds of beauty. His breakwater
is built of reinforced concrete, his
walks and drives are of concrete, and
his lagoons upon which he sails his
gondolas are of concrete. w. 7.
Plemmons. an artist of ability, had
charge of the work. Mr.. Alsdorf's S
enterprise has kindled the dormant
aesthetic spark SO long slumbering
in the soul OF his neighbor and now
the owner and manager of the opera
house is going to vie with Mr.. Ais
dorf in the magnificence and adorn-
ment of his residence and grounds.
This fad of adorning with beautiful
chiseled outlines has become epidem'
ic, Qike the cattle plague) and must
run it's course.
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-12
John Kloer, the tonsorial artist. i.

John Kloer, the tonsorial artist, is
making his barber shop one of the
finest in the country. He has fine
bath rooms with all modern conven-
fences and two new barber poles that
are sure to attract the eye of the
many strangers visiting the city and
steer them into his palatial parlors,
where they can enjoy a plunge in
his $50 radium waters. that allev'
late and heal the afflicted. Let all
the business men follow Kloer's ex.
ample and Central City will be an
inviting place.
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-12
Home Thrust,

The stout party had been in the
shoe shop for over an hour, and the
patient shop assistant had had half
the stock down for her inspection.
She found fault with them all un.
I'll his patience became quite ex.
hausted.
These would suit you" he said,
taking another pair down as a last re.
source. still the lady was not sat.
1sfied
Il don't like this sort, sne said.
They have tendency to get wider
as they get a bit old
We'll. madam" retorted the exas
perated attendant, politely, didn't
your"
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-12

The Ladies' of ST. Paul's Guild will
give dance on Thanksgiving night
at the X. of P. hall Admission so
cents. Music will be furnished by
Mrs. Slattery.
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-12

Born-In Central City, Sunday
Nov. s, to the wife of Louis Zeigi
twins-a boy and a girl.
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-12

For Sale-Folding bed. practically
new. Inquire at city hall.
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-12

Tie Observer.-s2.OO per year.
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-12

Chris. Hesselbine returned yester-
day from business trip in the east.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07
CEDRIC IN HALIFAX,
SAVED BY ESSEX
Cruiser Ordered Course for
New York Changed to Avoid
German WarShipS.

Halifax, Aug. 6.--The waterfront
was crowded with people tonight,
when the White Star liner Cedric
steamed up the harbor, closely fol-
lowed by the cruiser Essex stripped
for battle. There were repeated
cheers from the crowd as the Cedric
dronped anchor and the Essex pro-
ceeded TO the dockyard to take on coal.
The Cedric's decks were thronged with
passengers, all happy at reaching port
safely. II was 5:44 p. m, Halifax
lime. when the Cedric dropped anchor.
she had been out 6 days, 10 hours
and So minutes.
The captain's statement was brief.
~ have nothing to say except that
,,assaoe was received from II. NJ. ).
Fssex "Wednesday night ordering the
Cedric 10 proceed TO the port OF Hall
Fovn he said. "We did not sight any
carrsn cruisers. Probably the fog
oF that night aided US to escape. /
- s,yaitinp instructions as TO my
S''t,re actions. | do not know how
49,, shall remain here, or whether
the passengers will be landed IN nan
fax" uL;.o CO.. of-
Aces in New York, said;
awe had q very uneyentiul Trip
aeross save for some heavy tog
"wednesday night. il was during
"wednesday night that we received or
ders from the Essex 10 change our
course for New York aud proceed 70
Hsiifsx We steamed along into this
mort az very smooth rate.
aThs frst news we had Of the deeia-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07
Virtually Gave 1t to
Redeem Washington
Slum DWellerS.
SENATE PASSES BILL
AT DYING APPEAL
Her Last Request to DR..
GraySon to Take Care
of Husband.
THE PRESIDENT AND
DAUGHTERS SEE END
Mr.. Wilson Near Collapse and
Under Physicians Constant
Attendance.

Washington, Aug. 6.-Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson. wife Of the President, died at
: o'clock this afternoon, elesping her
husbands hand and with her three
daughters kneeling at the bedside. DR..
Cary T. Grayson, U. S. N, the White
House physician. and nurse were IN
~. room. and just outside we're Secre-
,svv McAdoo and Francis B. Ssyre, Mr..
Wilson's sons-in-lsw, and Mr.. Tumulty'
his secretary.
While Mrs. Wilson'S death was pri-
msrily due to a complication of dis
eases. it is no exaggerstion to say that
she virtually gave her life for the re-
demption Of the slum dwellers OF
Washington and the education of ig-
norant mountaineers Of the South
she was fifty years old, and when she
went 70 the White House was in robust
heslth.
Hsr efforts for these reforms brought
on nervous breakdown, and from this
5sveloped fatal chronic kidney trouble
Even in her last hours this work
was uppermost in her mind. She hao
taken great interest in bill! Tor inc
Exclamation Of the slums of Washing
.or She had told the President THIS
Morning she would more cheerfully
600 svav" If the bill for the improve
ment Of alleys were passed By Con
cress. A word to leaders from Seere-
tarv Tumulty and the measure was
s5o,4sd in silence by the Senate ana
soon reported in the House, where u
will be passed tomorrow. She learned
,bs. the measure would be law IN
.ro,bsr dsv or so and expressed her
satisfaction.
with wonderful fortitude and sn-
preme consideration for her husband
IN. First Lady Of the Land, II oe-
veloped to-day, had been within the
,badov Of death for more than two
weeks. but bore her suffering IN pa
tept silence. always greeting the Pres
dent burdened by trying affairs Of the
nation. with smiles and words OF en-
eourAgement until the last.
The President returned to the SICK
room from the lsss conference with the
doctor. his three daughters leaning on
his arms. Francis Bowes Sayre and
Secretary McAdoo and Secretary
Tumulty stayed outside the door. Mrs.
Wilson lapsed into unconsciousness,
but rallied. BY o'clock she began TO
sink rapidly. She could still recognize
those about her, however, and looked
Continued on page 9. column {
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07

Halifax, N. s., Aug. 6.-Completing
in four days and ten hours her fastest
and most dramatic voyage across the
Atlantic, the Cunard liner Mauretania,
bound from Liverpool to New York,
arrived at Halifax to-day with more
than sixteen hundred passengers, most
of whom were Americans fleeing from
war-ravaged Europe The mails for
the American continent will be landed
at Halifax, together with the Maure-
tanias passengers, and forwarded by
fast trains to New York and other
centres of the United States and
Canada.
At 1880 O'Clock Wednesday night the
Mauretanis, while off Sable Island,
was warned by the British cruiser
Essex to change her course without
delay for Halifax. The helm was shift
ed so quickly that many passengers,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07
MAURITANIA SAFE,
REACHES HALIFAX
Conveyed by H. M S Essex, Crack Cunarder Gives Her
1000 Passengers d Thrilling Experience as She
Makes a Remarkable Sprint for Safety.

jolted by the shock as she heeled
sharply, believed the ship was turning
turtle.
Under the highest pressure of her
turbine engines, with all her ports
blanketed and not light showing, she
sped over the 40 miles that lay be-
tween her and safety from German
cruisers, with her protector behind her,
the searchlights of the Essex being
seen streaking across the horizon as
she scanned the waters for the enemy
through the night
The Mauretania's passengers we're
not officially informed of what had oc-
Cured. They had received no intims-
tion of the declaration of war from
the officers.
Many Left Behind.
The big ship sailed from Liverpool at
Continued on page 4, column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07
BRITISH CRUISER SINKS; 131 DEAD;
BATTLE BETWEEN FLEETS IS ON

Explosive Laid by Converted Steamer Koengm Luise Destroys
Third Class Cruiser Amphion Of the Third Torpedo
Boat Fotlla-Kasers Ship. Too,
at Bottom of the Ocean,
London Aug T. 142 A. M-The British fleet has engaged the
German high The British warshps reported to be
driving the Germans toward the Dutch coast
London, Aug 6An Admiralty report issued at 1850 says
British Amphon sunk this morning by striking
a mine.
Paymaser T. Gedge and 130 lost The captain
ee officers and 135 saved
said that the German mine layer koenign Lulse
probably before she sunk the British
pedo boat Lance
The Amphon third class cruiser of $40 tons She
attached the third destroyer Aa under Captain Cecil Fox
mandng officer regular 292 She
mssioned in April 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07
GERMAN WARSHIPS
In WEST INDIES
Attack on French or English
Islands or Seizue of st.
Thomas Feared.
fBy Cable to The Tribune.l

London, Aug. Ga dispatch from
France tells of five German warships
cruising in West Indian waters.
Frances possessions there are Mar
Unique and Guadeloupe, two important
islands of the West Indian archipelago,
while England's are almost as numer-
Gus as the islands themselves. Germany
is without any, wherefore the object OF
the Kaiser's warships is feared to be
an attack on some of the possessions of
her enemies in the Caribbean.
Germany has been believed at sew
eral times to have designs on the Dan
ism West Indian island of St. Thomas,
and the opinion has been expressed
that she may be contemplating seizing
st. Thomas, which is easily capable oil
being made Gibraltar, and converting
il into a station for the protection OF
her numerous merchant vessels in the
South Atlantic during this war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07
3ELGLANS HOLD GERMANS AT LLEGE;
NAVAL FIGHT ON; BRITISH CRUISER SUNK;
AUSTRIA DECLARES WAR ON RUSSIA
LATE NEWS OF THE WAR

Brussels Aug 6.-The Germans rallied after losing SoCU
men and began night attack Lege The have held all
except Belgian aeropnes rushed to attack Ger
ma arshp supposed to be laden with bombs.
London Aug 6-The British cruiser Amphon struck mime
and sank 13 men being battle between the British
fleets proceeding in the North Sea- Parliament has
granted another for and has voted increase the
army by 1000
Vienna Aug has declared on Russia
Halifax N S., Aug 6-The Cmard ier Mauretania changed
her for New here to-day after making the
The White Star liner Cedric also bound for
New York. came in under guard of the cruiser Essex.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07

She was 3s5 feet long, Al feet 8
inches beam, and had a draft Of 13
feet inches. Her armament consisted
of ten four-inch breech loading rifles,
four Founders and one Maxim.
Her speed was $50 knots, and she was
driven by engines of 1890 indicated
horsepower. She was manned by a
crew of 800, and cost more than ST.
25O,O00 to build and equip.
The Lance had proved to be the star
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07
REPORTS GERMANS
CHASED LUSITANIA
Uranium's Captain Says Two
Cruisers Were Then Sunk
by English Warship.

Captain T. j. Heassiz, captain of the
Uranium, in Wednesday from Rotter-
dam, reported at the British Consulate
yesterday that his wireless officer had
intercepted message from the Lusi-
tsnis telling of pursuit by two German
cruisers, which had been sunk by a
British cruiser that came to the rescue
of the Cunard flyer.
The wireless operator told reporters
last night that he had received no such
message, and insisted that his denial
be made emphatic. Officials of the line
also declared that they had heard moth
ing from the Lusitanis since she left
New York.
Word also came from the British Ad-
miralty last night that il had received
no confirmation of the report. On the
other hand, the rumors of intercepted
wireless dispatches apparently were
verified by three boats which arrived
here Wednesday night and yesterday.
The Pannonis, Captain Coppa, from Gil
brsltar, told of sighting the Lusitania
and British cruisers. Later he passed
between two German warships, re.
vealed by wireless.
Captain T. J. Martin. Of the Floritzel,
of the Red Cross Line, told his com
pany that his operators had caught a
private messsSc that told of the pur-
suit of the Lusitania by a German
cruiser.
Then the Tonowanda, an oil steamer
from London and Antwerp. Captain
Hart, told Of hearing the Cunarder in
communication with the British cruis-
er Essex. asking the warship to stand
by as a German was in the rear. Later
the Essex left the passenger boat and
began search for the enemy.
Cunard officials manifested no con-
cern, apparently confident that vessel
that could do close to 27 knots under
forced draft had nothing to fear from
the slow German cruisers that have
been seen or reported in these waters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07
SWISS SAFE, SAYS BERLIN
Denies Reported Violation OF
Neutrality, Also Intent.

Berlin (vis Amsterdam and London),
Aug. 6.-There is no truth IN the re-
ported violation of the neutrality OF
Switzerland. II has not occurred, nor
is it contemplated.
The Swiss government has received,
according to a government announce
ment, an official assurance to this ef-
fect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07
GERMANS B0MBARDING
Fortress in Finland Under At
tack by SQUADRON.

London, Aug. 6.-The Daily Mail"
publishes dispatch from Copenhagen
stating that German squadron is bom-
harding Sveaborg, Finland.
Sveaborg is known as the "Gibraltar
of the Baltic" The fortifications, armed
with 900 heavy cannon and defended
by garrison Of about 1000 men, are
spread over a chain of seven small
islands connected with bridges. They
command the entrance TO the Bay Of
Helsingfors, the capital of Finland,
from which there is direct railroad
communication with ST. Petersburg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07
NAVAL BATTLE
IN FAR EAST

Manila. Aug. 6.-An authentic report
received here to-day states that Ger
man squadron has been given battle By
Rritish cruisers at Tsing-Tau.
The German cruiser Scharnhorst Is
a. New Guinea without coal.
Eleven German merchant vessels
have found refuge here. British mer-
chantmen are being allowed to clear,
As the seas are considered safe.
Parties of German and French re-
servists are leaving on the steamer
ManchuTis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07

None Of the Lance's crew was injured
The Koenigin Luise was caught in
the act of laying mines some sixty
miles from Harwich.
A dispatch to "The Daily Chronicle"
from its correspondent at Harwich
said it was believed that an action was
in progress in the North Sea. 1t added
that wireless message received by
the British destroyer Virago ordered
Continued on page ., column 5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07

Of the engagement when she sank the
Koenigin Louise.
The Lance fired only four shots. The
first destroyed the bridge Of the
steamer, the third and fourth tore
away the stern, and the koenigin
Luise sank in six minutes.
The Lance rescued twenty-elght OF
the German crew. Several were
wounded. Two of them each lost an
arm and four others each lost leg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07

ration of war by England on Germany
was shortly after ~ o'clock Wednes-
day morning. The passengers received
the news very quietly, exhibiting only
curiosity" D."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07
WAR NEWS FOR THE TRIBUNE.

Readers of The Tribune will get first hand and authentic
news of the titanic European raging In addition to
N. Efficient permanent stafs of The Tribune in London,
Paris and Berlin the following well known correspondents
and trained news gatheers the front their
to the scene of conflict:
RICHARD HARDING DAVIS,
GERALD MORGAN,
PHILIP II. PATCHIN,
JEAN A. PICARD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07
Germans Rally After Having 5000 Killed
and Begin New Attack at Night but
Belgiians Hold Them in Check.
AERoPLANEs RISE TO MEET DIRICIBLE
Attempt Made to Destroy German Fier' Supposed
To Be Laden with Bombs, Which Was Sighted
as 1t Was Advancing Over the City.


tBy Gable to Tn. rrroun.1
Brussels, Aug. 6.-Offical details issued by
the Belgian War Ministry of the siege of Liege
describe the repulse of the 7th German Army
Corps and place the number of German dead at
eight thousand, with many wounded.
After the wounded had been removed to
Dutch territory the Germans rallied and night
attack on the Belgian fortresses in the valley OF
the Meuse River was begun. Details of this fresh
onslaught have not been received here yet, but
the belief exists that none of the forts has been
taken, and consequently Liege still is safe.
The latest bulletin from the front said
German airshp was advancing toward Liege,
flying very high, and Belgian aeroplanes were
rising to attempt its destruction. The supposed
dirigible will seek to drop bombs on Liege.
MINE KILLS GERMAN BATTALION.
The German troops were pounding away at
the forts with siege and field guns and rifles with
redoubled ardor tonight The invaders are said
to have lost large number of guns
In one attack German infantry division,
supported by cavalry, marched on mined ground.
The Belgians thereupon detonated the mines and
an entire battalion of the Germans was killed.
In the attack on Fort Norchon, northeast of
the city, the Belgians permitted the Germans to
draw up almost to the walls of the fortress. Then
they turned loose their guns and the slaughter is
reported to have been appalling.
Under the heavy fire from the other forts
the Germans were forced to retire all along the
line
The shells of the Germans to-day preached
the walls of two of the fortresses, however, which
were captured From the other forts, however,
the Belgians continued to pour deadly rain of
shot and shell into the ranks of the advancing
Germans.
Despite the heroic resistance of the Belgians,
it was felt in Brussels tonight that the invaders,
by reason of their greater strength could not
much longer be denied and that ultimately they
must gain the city of Liege, whence they are ex-
pected to press onward to Namur in their effort
tU oss Belgium to the Frenc frontier.
It Manu- which is strongly fortified, it i
TED that resistance strong as that at ege
will be encountered by the Germans.
The ardor of the Belgians is such that when
the 1th Brigade drove back the 9TH Army Corps
the Belgans pursued the fleeing enemy so far that
the general in command found himself outside
the protective range of the forts and SO ordered
his men back to safer ground.
General Lenain, the Belgian commander.
reports that not single German attack was sue.
cessful. The Belgians who repulsed the 7th
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07

tBy Gable to The Tribune. ]
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-07
WEATHER

FAIR AND WARMER To-DAri rAi1
TOMORROW.
Yesterdays Temperatures;
High, 75; Low, 81.
Full report on Page q