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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

iy as he was and would, If suited. con
slider marriage? was the all-important
question when agitated him cease
lessly.
Encouragement of those who sym
pathized with him in his lonely plight
was not lacking. Modest in his pre-
tentions he found way open. An adj
vertisement was inserted in a news
paper of the city, setting forth that he
would appreciate the acquaintance OF
a good respectable young woman with
a view of marriage, if both were suit
ed. One who could cook plainly was
desired and whose ambition was not
for an automobile, house and servants.
but to commence married life on his
trim. furnished motor boat. which he
had spared no pains to make comfort
able.
He would treat a wife with every
consideration and kindness. he inter
posed. This was the principal part OF
his earnest appeal, added to his trust
that they might enjoy many of their
wedding trips on his motor beat, love
being the guide, happiness their an
Choir.
Many communications had come to
hand, he admitted to an inquirer. Yet
there was not the very one who just
appealed to the desired needs of the
lonely person.
BY this unique manner of trying to
find a heart-mate and preparing for
her shelter trim, comfortably-titted
motor boat, love may be the guiding
star. the port-happinegs. One can
never tell how the sailing mates may
turn out. Disposition not tested or
tastes not alike may not make for con-
genial, true affection. for the better or
worse case. Strange are the meetings
sometimes of those who join after
awhile in wedlock. WORTH consider
alton, as time will permit, should be
given each other before the knot is
tied for good. People meet where
hills and mountains don't, is an old
saying. No one can foretell the
changes which day may bring forth.
the storms that may arise to dash the
fondest hopes on the rocks of disap-
pointment. When summer skies are
smiling on happy lighthearted loved
ones, life goes well and joyously with
them But there are days which come
to try the souls of each.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
LOVE in A MOTOR BOAT.

love her with love as still
AS a broad rivers peaceful might,
Which by high power and lowly min
Seems following its own hayward viii
And yet doth ever flow Alright.
Don't you think it would be wise
AID safe for two newly welded, to
start off on life's voyage in trim lit
tie motor boat OF their own these gold
en- days?' is the question that has
been discussed by determined would
be lover, who proposes not to remain
single longer
He has won the pity of those who
were told of his loneliness and friend
lessness when he went afar among
strangers, not caring what became Of
him. A CLEAN of hope entered his for
1orn heart. That was to possess a
trim. well-built motor boat and when
it was in good sailing order over the
smooth waters and along picturesque
shores il was the one desire to have
its every comfort shared with mate
whom he would choose and wed. He
being a stranger in his own country
which he had recently set foot in
sound that there were no doors open
t. welcome his coming, no young wom-
an whom he knew that needed his
strong arm to protect her and his roof
the motor boat-to shelter
Why not make this best offering and
his lonely hearts desire to wed known
among thS good, deserving young
women, who were situated as forlorn-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
Desert Marching.

The campaign in Southwest Africa
had elements of novelty quite as great
as those of other fields in which the
worlds war is now going on. When
General Bothas forces crossed the
desert to invade German Southwest
Africa, the troops, mounted men, got
along under the blistering heat as best
they could. One troop of 700 struggled
out over an area of nine or ten miles.
In the midst of the desert they found
a small oasis where there were a well
and two wide-spreading trees. This
was the only watering place within
two days march and was the scene OF
desperate fighting before Botha's men
obtained possession of it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
.Jirn's
Return
s--s----------------------
By H. M. EGBERT

Feeling better, amt you, pard?"
Jim Syrett nodded CURLY. He was
appreciative of the boys kindness in
coming up to his shack to see sick
man, but sometimes he felt too ill to
show his feelings. At such times he
always said he was better. Although
the boys tried to make him believe
that he would soon be about again,
Jim cherished no illusions on that
score.
BILL" he said, turning suddenly to
his friend, II want you to promise me
something. Come and sit with me
when I'm going to cash in"
"You amt going to cash in in fifty
years." said Bill, unconvinced of his
own statement, nevertheless.
"When you see the white flag flying
from in front of my door, you'll know
what it means" said Jim.
1t was ten days later when Bill, in
the valley, saw the summons. He
hurried up the mountainside. Jim
Syrett was lying beside the flag; he
had not had strength to RETURN to his
bed.
I'm all in" he said, as Bill carried
him within.
Nonsense" said Bill.
The other was steadily growing
weaker. Toward night he opened his
eyes. BILL" he said, there's girl
back East
"I'll write her, Jim; just to ease
your mind" said his friend.
Jim shook his head and smiled
family. It's better not too" he said.
Nellie and ! were engaged once.
guess she's got better man, though.
always was wastef. But / never
had a chance. Harvard, parents died
when ! was kid, and capital of two
million dollars, you know" |
Bill nodded, because he had moth.
ing to say.
"She said she'd wait for me. But
was no good. You know what / was
before this sickness started"
Never mind" said Bill. You'll be
better SOON"
I'll be better off soon," replied the
other. "But / wish I'd had a chance.
I wish I'd been poor and decent. l
wish I'd been brought up with Polly.
don't so much regret never being
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

able to marry her. / want a good
woman's sympathy. I'd like to be
oh, God, I'd like to be her son!"
He groaned in anguish and remorse.
Presently his eyes closed. For awhile
Bill thought that he was sleeping;
presently a strange sound from the
bed aroused him. 1t had grown dark,
and Bill was doing unconsciously. He
lit lamp hastily and saw that his
friend lay dead. On his face there
was the smile that a happy child
wears at nightfall.
When Bill dressed his friend for
burial he saw a curious stain, birth
mark, extending from the base of the
neck an inch or two in the direction
of the right shoulder.
Polly Raymond looked up from her
letters at the breakfast table with a
cry of distress.
what is it, dear?" asked her hus-
band, coming round the table to her.
"Jim's dead, Tom. Poor old Jim.
Look at this letter from this man.
It's roughly written, and the spelling
isn't up to much, but it shows some
body did care for Jim, doesn't it?"s
You cared for him once, Polly,
said Tom Raymond, holding her and
letting her cry in his arms.
mot really, dear. | thought l did.
But know now that it was only pity
for him. / wanted to mother him,
Tom. The poor boy wasn't bad, he
just never had a chance, with all his
money Poor old Jim, dying out there
allSalone!"
Polly and her husband had been
back from their honeymoon two
weeks, and, as everybody knows, the
first honeymoon is only the prelude
to the real one, which lasts all life
long. The mom@nt that she met Tom
she knew that her former love for
JiTA Syrett had been the vainest of
vain things.
Yet she had never ceased to re-
proach herself for what she called
her fickleness. She had known of the
boy Win dItdCnHeHC toWdiu hOA SoAi'
and that if anyone could have kept
him straight it was she. And then
TON, dear" she said, rubbing her
cheek against his own, Il remember
something now which l had totally
forgotten. / had the strangest and
most dreadful dream the other night.
And it must have been just at the
time when Jim lay dying. 1t comes
back to me now so wildly.
Il seemed to be lying somewhere
in space. There was nothing around
ms, and. although was fully con-
scious of my own existence. seemed
to have no body. And then it came
to me that this was that place, or con-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

who will have nothing whatever to do
with the new company as long as 1t
manufactures explosives to be used in
the Staying of human beings.
While the company is absolutely
secretive as to it's orders. it is build
ing a plant which has every evidence
of being a permanent establishment.
Were the war in Europe to stop to-
morrow there would be slump in the
making of high explosives in the
United States. 1t is rumored at EN-
porium. all statements there pertain
ing to the new explosive plant being
rumors, that the great plant being
built by the holding company may
eventually be taken over by the United
States government for the manufac-
ture of explosives to be used by the
United States army and navy. The
presence of government inspectors at
the big plant has given rise to this
rumor. Influential men in Emporium.
men who are supposed to know little
of the inside workings of the explosive
company, are noncommittal as to the
governments interest in the plant.
stating that it is perfectly natural for
government inspectors to inspect the
manufacture of explosives at any plant
in the country and that it is not at all
unlikely that the government is having
guncotton made for future use, a fact
which would account for the presence
of the federal inspectors at the plant.
A Gigantic Concern.
The completion of the new explosive
plant at Emporium will have been
done in record time. The company re-
Gently raised the wages of all its work
ers SO per cent, promising them an ad
ditional SO per cent raise If the war in
Europe continues another year. 1t is
unofficially stated the company has
orders from Europe for $35,000.000
worth of explosives. 1t is estimated
the Emporium plant at completion will
have cost $5,O00,000. The company
has other plants, but the new one at
Emporium will be it's largest. The
most modern machinery designed for
the making Of high explosives has
been installed in the plant at great ex-
pense. There are huge retorts weigh.
ing $1,000 pounds. which have been
put into position lately, the biggest re.
torts ever used in the manufacture OF
explosives. Everything about the new
plant is on vast scale. a scale which
dwarfs the old explosive plants still
operating in the Emporium district.
Into the closely-guarded, high-fenced
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
Attracts Many Workers.

The boom at Emporium has attract
I'd many men in search of work, men
who would have been hired by the
company if they had not lost nerve
after reaching the new explosive cen
ter. The making of high explosives is
hazardous occupation. and many
men who would like to draw the good
wages paid by the explosive company
have given up their chances of employ
ment at the last moment through fear.
There are men, too, who have come to
Emporium for work who have left the
place because they did not care to
work upon war orders. In fact, the
creation of the new plant. which will.
bring great prosperity to the little
mountain town of Emporium, has
played hob with the consciences of
hundreds of people. 1t is one thing to
make powder for firing shots in coal
mines and quarries and quite another
thing to make high explosives for the
use of an army or armies. In En-,
porium and in the neighboring larger
towns of Ridgway and St. Marys the
old-fashioEed conscience has been dis.
covered even among big business men
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
Woman's Way.

A pretty girl stood in the middle
of country lane, at either end OF
which lover was waiting for her.
Each had his back turned to her, but
from where she stood each looked
equally handsome. If she had been a
man, she might have tossed up a
coin to see which lover she should
call, but being woman she called to
one lover, knowing that the other
would hear her. And the one she
didn't call was the one she wanted.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

While all the other crowned heads
of Europe are engaged in wartime
pursuits, either directing their armies
or else preventing their country from
becoming involved in the war. Al
phonso, the sporting king of Europe"
is enjoying himself as if there was
no such thing as the most stupendous
of wars raging at the very border of
Spain. The king, who is fond of all
outdoor sports, is particularly partial
to yachting and boating, and in the
recent regatta of the Santander Yacht
club he sat at the helrA of his own
boat and handled it so splendidly that
he won second place in the race. The
enthusiastic admirers Of the royal
sportsman lined the course and
cheered their monarch to victory.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

of evenings ana
occasionally slip
away afternoons
in quest of friends
to chat and Cos
sip with? At week.
ly gatherings. at
dance parties and
bright entertain
ments, girls chum
together, each OF
whom usually has
me laughab'e
new experience,
of a new flames
admiration for her.
or takes advice
as to how some
disappointing cpl
sode will turn
out or Can be bet
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

yet broke a promise. He will go to
Washington, stand before the presi.
dent and take advantage of the am
nesty proclamation of 1865.
James will take the oath because he
served throughout the Civil war in
the Confederate army and he never
took advantage of the opportunity Of
fered in 1865.
He was an outlaw with his relatives.
from the time he quit serving as cou-
rier for Quantrell till 1869. James Is
sixty seven years old and Is working
as a machinist in Fort Worth. Tex.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
Gifts That BRING Happiness.

1t is not rare gifts that make men
happy. 1t is the common and simple
and universal gifts; it is health and
the glance of sunshine in the morn
ing; it is fresh air; it is the friend,
the lover, it is the kindness that
meet us on the journey; it may be
only a word, smile, look; it is
these ane not any rarity of blessing
that are Gods gentle art of making
happy-Morrison
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
SNAP SHOTS

The man who can cook and make
himself handy about the house might
as we'll do it. He seldom is worth
much down town.
AS soon as man begins to make
money and achieve prominence, some
body starts the story that his mother
died in the almshouse.
The hammock has been superseded
by the porch swing and matrimony
thus loses another of it's most effectiys
aids.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
PRESSING Matter.

Dismiss worldly matters from your
mind" advised the pious person. RE
member there is mansion builded
for you in the skies.
"That sort of talk goes very well
for a person of sanguine tempera.
rent." replied the harassed citizens
but what does it profit a man to have
a mansion in the skies il he can't pay
the mortgage on his earthly abode?"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
LAST JAMES TO TAKE OATH

Kansas City, Mo.--The last of the
James boys, William w. James, who
has fought on five continents and
who wears the Cross of the Legion OF
Honor and the Victoria Cross, will
take the oath of allegiance to the
United States.
James promised his cousin, Frank
James. that he would some time take
the oath, and the last grim. battle
SCARED survivor says a James never
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
Doubtful Compliment.

Her-You look like picture in your
new suit.
He-I don't know whether to consid-
er that compliment or not.
Her-Why?
He-There are great many pic
lures in the comic supplements
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28
Historic Oak Is Wind Torn.

Jackson, Mich.-One of the historic
oaks under which the Republican
party was born here in 1854 has been
seriously damaged by storm. A large
limb was torn from the ancient trunk.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

UNWlsE CHOICE OF FRIENDS.

Thou truest friend man ever knew,
, Thy eonstancy I've tried;
Where all were false, / found thee true
My counselor and guide.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-10-28

What girls and young women are
there who do not take the best hour
Gilpin observer., 1915-01-07
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

The Methodist church made a good
start out for the year 1915 on Sun
day last. Throughout the day the
ccngreg cations at every service were
good. In the morning the pastor de
livered a New Years sermon on the
text, LAS l was with Moses so l will
be with thee, will not fail thee
nor forsake thee" Joshua 1, 8.
In the evening an augmented choir
rendered an admirable musical ser
vice. Great credit is due to Mr. Nc
Leod for the efficient way in which
he had prepared the choir for the oc
casion. Mr.. Russell McCallister pre-
sided at the organ and Miss Ander
son at the piano. The program was
as follows:
Anthem, Send Cut Thy Light
(Gounod)-Choir.
Scripture, Prayer, Response SO.
Solo, Nazareth" (Gounod-T. Bell
wood.
Quartette, "Hark, Hark, My SOUL
Niiousics j-.iisS Il. WV hAsS IA
Rule, Mr.. Mcleod, Mr.. CT. Auger
Solo, THE New Born King" N'Es
poir)-Miss Anger. -
Hymn, 545 Remarks.
Solo, Singing in Gods Acre" CBrack
et)-Miss Tomlinson.
Duet, Rock of Ages" (Solly)- Miss
Rule. Mr.. Mcleod.
Solo, my God, My Father" eAIars
ton)-Mr. CT. Auger.
Anthem, Gloria from 10Th Mass
(Mozart.) )-Choir.
On Sunday next the services are a:
follows:
10 a. m. Class Meeting. Monthly
visitation by the pastor.
IL a. m. Morning Worship, Serm'
by the pastor.
2:45 p. m. Sunday School.
6:15 p. m. Epworth League.
At o'clock a Union Service will
be held, the Presbyterians uniting
with the Methodists to hear the Rev
L. w. Wells of the Anti.Saloor
League. There will be an augm entet
choir. A cordial invitation is giver
to the public.
Gilpin observer., 1915-01-07
NEYADAV|LLE NOTES

Program of religious services for
10 inst: Sunday school 2:20. Preach
ing. $3.50. All are invited.
John Kramer returned from Denver
last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Armfield have
returned from Denver, where they
spent the holiday week.
The Degree of Pocahontas install
ed the newly elected officers last
Tuesday night with Sadie Matthews
as Prophecies, Mrs. John Hutchens
as Pocahontas, Miss Edna Dickerson,
Winona; Dudley Enos, Powhatan !;
Helen Hopkins, 1st S.; Mayme War
ren, End S.; Earl Dickerson, Richard
Rowe, Earl Harvey, w. j. Hutchens,
four warriors; Mrs. j. C. Chapple, Isl
c.; Mrs. S. Grenfell, End c.; Mrs.
w. Victor, 1st R.; Cora James, End
r.
Gilpin observer., 1915-01-07
TELEPHONE sTock

The American Telephone and Tele-
graph Company announces that ar
rangements have been made by
which employees of the Bell System
who have been two years or more in
the service and who so desire may
purchase stock of the Company for
$11O per share on easy terms of ray
ment.
No employe can purchase more THAI
one share for each $500 Of annual
wages he receives, nor more than
ten shares whatever his wages.
The terms of payment will be $500
per share per month beginning with
March, 1915, and the quarterly divi
dends paid on the stock will go to-
wards paying it after deducting in
terest at 40 per annum on the un
paid balances.
The American Company has paid
SO dividends for seven years, ant
it is calculated that dividends at this
rate and the $500 per share pei
month payments by employees viii
pay for the stock in full by Novem
Der, 1918. Any employe who SO de
sires can after March 1871 but moi
before, pay in the balance ON his
stock certificate.
Should an employe leave the ser
vice or die before his stock is fully
paid for, the amount he has paid in
plus the accumulated dividends Qess
AZ interest) will be paid back.
The American Telephone and Tele
graph Company is the parent Com
pany of the Bell Telephone System
which operates or connects with
eight and a half million telephone
stations throughout the United States
1t has abouD6O 900 stockholders and
100, 900 employees. Its issued capital
stock is nearly $3.50, 900, and is
quoted on the Stock Exchanges at
about Sis per share.
The Company makes it plain that
no employe is under any obligation
to buy any stock, but it is believed
that a considerable number of en-
ployes will take advantage of this op.
portunity to save little money
every month and invest it in the
business.
Gilpin observer., 1915-01-07
REDUCED RATES FOR MIN
ING ASSOCIATION

A rate of $3.50 for the round trip
to Denver on account of the meet
ing of the Colorado Metal Mining
Association has been made by the
C. & S. Selling dates Sunday Jan.
uary 10 and Monday January II, re-
turn limit Friday january Is. This
rate is open to all and not confined
to the local delegates of the Gilpin
County Chapter of the Association.
It is desired that all the delegates
who were elected at the meeting OF
the Chapter on December 22nd
attend. Messrs. John C. jenkins,
II. c Bolsinger, w. II. Parenteau, w.
NJ. Kirk, A. C.Most, p. X. Alsdorf,
B. T. Lloyd, H. Armfield, J. H. Bow.
den and Max Gabardi. are the dele
gates. The delegates are requested
to meet at the Chamber OF Com.
hierce rooms, Friday evening at s
O'Clock to discuss as to the line of
action to take at the Annual meeting
in Denver for the best interest of
the mining industry Of Gilpin County
ARTHUR C. MOST. President.
Gilpin observer., 1915-01-07

According to the Arvada Sun,
plans are now under way for Arvada,
1.-THE beautiful suherb of Denver) to
have factory for the manufacture
OF rubber tires for automobiles. that
VIII employ from $50 to 200 worlsmen
Arvada is an ideal town fer manu-
featuring purposes, being located on
our vast and expansive plain near the
foothills of natures Rocky mountain
range. Surrounded by the most prol.
ific agricultural lands ON earth. and
where the optics of its citizens may
continually have before their gaze.
the ever changing panorama of the
great continental divide far to the
westward, as its frosty and crystal
peaks, glisten In the morning sun
Eght of our invigorating and azure
sky. Here in this sequestered and
romatic spot. surrounded by all of
nsture's loyelineas. is the native home
OF the wild rubber plant that is to
be noted factor In the future man.
utaoture of rubber, and rubber tires
can be made here as cheaply as rub
bernecks.
Gilpin observer., 1915-01-07
IN RUSSELL GULCH

Mrs. ]. Mellow and family after
spending the holidays in Denver re.
turned home Thursday.
Professor Steinsultz and wife re.
turned from Denver Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Miller went to
Nederland Monday returning Tues.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Moletti and
family moved to Idaho Springs Fri
day.
Miss Hilda Schaffer and Jack Rich.
ards went to Denver Friday return
ing Sunday.
Miss Eunice Edwards returned from
Golden Sunday.
Mr.. Jim Grenfell returned from Den
yer Thursday.
Ella visintine was taken to Den.
yer this week, ailing with dropsy.
MIR. and Mrs. Thomas Ellis have
gone to housekeeping in the Jo.c
house.
The Ladies Aid meets at the home
of Mrs. Will Hughes next Thursday.
Victor Harvey, after spending the
holidays with his mother, returned
to Denver Sunday.
Teddy Mooberry, after spending a
couple of weeks with relatives and
friends, returned to Denver Thursday
The Sunday school will convene 10
inst at 10 a. m. Preaching by the
pastor Z p. m. Epworth League, led
by pastor, 6:15 p. m. There will be
special music by the choir. All are
invited to all services.