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Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15
BRINGS TALE; LEAVES FOOT
Thrilling Account Of Encounter
With Grizzly Bear.

Blubbering with Joy. Aswatuk, an
Eskimo, to be known on the Pennsyl-
vania farm, whittier he has gone, by the
stern patronym of Morris Levy was
released from Ellis island in charge
Of Miss Martha Lininger. a nurse at
the Grenfell mission, in Labrador, says
the New York Herald. Aswatuk until
he reaches. Pennsylvania) has only
one foot. The other. the left, was
chawed off by grizzly bear, wherein
lies the story.
Aswatuk-which means "the chilly
baby"-is sixteen years old, but. ac-
cording to the story, he's so brave
that Labrador is probably relieved to
be rid of his daring spirit.
Miss Leininger who brought him
back with her, had trouble getting him
into the country, but finally appeals to
Washington were answered, and Aswa-
TUX is off to the farm.
But to the tale of that missing foot.
On cold. windswept night in Bolsters
Rock, Labrador, little Aswatuk and his
mother huddled about the whale oil
lamp, wondering if Papa Aswatuk, the
daring fisherman, was riding the gale.
Suddenly from outside the igloo there
came a scratching and the hearts of
Aswatuk and his mother concealed
They knew it was the dread scratching
of polar bear scratching his way in
to make meal off them.
Sundries in the way of dried moose
meat and mission tracts were used to
bolster the fast weakening wall of the
igloo, but all in vain.
Through a ragged aperture gloomed
the horrid face of a grizzly bear. He
yawned in anticipation of little Aswa-
tuk-a plump youth-just as Aswatuk
kicked with his left foot The foot
reached the open mouth just as it
closed. and just as Aswatuk's mother
dropped the whale oil lamp on the
bears head. With a groan of pain and
anger the grizzly loped lightly away.
blazing with wrath and whale oil. but
still clinging to Aswatuk's foot.
Aswatuk was taken to the hospital
at st. Anthony's. where he recovered
sufficiently to be brought to this coun-
try. So goes the tale of Aswatuk as
told by himself.
Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15
PASSING OF NJ. 3. HvNpMAN

Death is gradually but surely thin
ming the ranks of the early settlers
of the county, the last to answer the
summons being well-known and es-
Unable citiZen-Mark B. Hyndman.
Mr.. Hyndman was called from this
earthly sphere Monday morning at
o'clock, passing away peacefully as
one who lies down to pleasant slum-
ber. never to awake. He was resign
ed to his fate and on the evening be-
fore his death asked his sister to
tell him the true state of his condi-
ton that If his hours were num-
bered he wanted to know it so that
he could advise her relative to the at
tention that should be given his af-
fairs after he had passed away.
Mr.. Hyndman's death can be attrib.
uted to stroke of paralysis he suf-
fered six years ago next July. This
misfortune left him an invalid and
a constant care to devoted relatives.
He underwent an operation last Fri
day, which Yves advised by his ply
sicians for relief from acute suffer
ing. He rallied frcm the operation
and the few remaining days of his
life were without pain.
Mark B. Hyndman was born at
Mauch Chunk, Pa, March 10th, 1889.
He came to Gilpin county in 1865.
first locating in Russell Gulch, where
he became engaged in mining. For
scme years he worked in the old
Freeman book store in Central and
upon the death OF Mr.. Freeman,
bought an interest in the store. Since
1880 he had conducted the book and
stationery store as sole proprietor,
the establishment being one OF the
leading business houses of the city
today. Mr.. HynGman since his first
arrival in tie county had the great
est faith in tie mines of the dis
trict and backed this confidence with
his surplus capital. He was a man
of sterling qualities and one who
made lasting friends. he never spoke
i'll of his neighbor ard lived life
that won him the high esteem of all.
He was never married and leaves
but three sisters. two residing in Cen
trail and one in Philadelphia.
TIE funeral was fe!d from TIE res
idence yesterday afternoon, where
large essemblage of friends paid
final tribute to the memory of the de
parted. Presbyterian services were
conducted by the Rev. Mr.. Taylor of
Denver, after which the Masonic or
der, of which deceased was mem
ber of long standing, took charge of
the ceremonies. Interment in the
Masonic cemetery.
Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15
Preventing Soil Erosion.

Soil erosion is doing business dam
age constantly, and few people know
how to apply preventive measures. In
the annual report of the bureau OF
soils of the department Of agriculture
a simple method Of handling one class
OF erosioEs Is described This Is the
case where the soil is being washed
away In gullies, and the remedy is to
build dam across the incipient gul.
ly. through which sewer pipe is
passed. connecting with an upright
pipe situated at the upper side of the
dam. The hollow formed by the dam
will fill with water In flood conditions
until the top Of the upright pipe ia
reached. when the excess Of water runs
Oft quietly into the next field or into
another fmpounding space below. The
cutting current Of the draining water
is stopped and the sediment carried
by 1t settles above the dam, thus tend.
Ing to repair the damage previously
done. A suitable tile drain located
under the dam will dispose of the wa
ter fmpounded below the opening OF
the upright pipe.
Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15
NOW is THE TIME MINING
SHOULD PROSPER

Present conditions In the financial
world should stimulate the claim own
er to greater effort in the opening
up Of gold bearing properties. They
Should stimulate investors to such
an extent that they should be will
ing and eag1r to join hands with the
man who has the gold mine, but not
the means for its development and
operations; and they should cause
the prospector to make greater ef-
forts in the endeavor to find and
give the world whFt 1t needs and
must have-more gold producing prop
critics.
If there ever was time when gold
mining should prosIer and flourish,
We have 1t with us now; and, improv-
ed conditions in mining methods and
reduction processes should bring to
a producing basis mines of low-grade
gold ares which in the past, could
not be profitably operated.-Breck-
enridge Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15
Realistic Maneuvers,

The Turkish army might possibly be
putting up better fight just now had
1t been trained according to the meth
ods adopted by one of its earlier com.
manders. Lord Broughton notes In his
diary OF January IS, 1888, that he met
Nahmek Pasha. the Turkish ambas.
sador, at the lord chancellor's dinner
table. He gave us an account of tho
present grand vizier. whom he de-
scribed as being very wiz when
maneuvering his troops In sham bat.
ties; so lively. indeed, that he made
them fire bullets. and charge with bay
onets and kill one another, although
In private life he was q mild man.
London Chronicle.
Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15
Says Hi. Wife Could Tell.

Most men are queer, but some are
queerer. especially in New York. A
prize winner in the second class drew
the eyes of the entire company upon
him in amazement as they sat around
a table in a downtown restaurant at
luncheon. They had been discussing
apartment house life, when one OF the
party turned to the man next to him
and asked: by the way. Jim, how
many rooms have you in your fat?"
New York fats are so small you would
imagine that any man who had to
pay rent for one could answer right
off. But Jim said: blessed II l know.
my wife can tell you'll can't. Never
counted EN- "Well.' whispered a
man opposite. isn't he a bird. Won
der II he knows how many fingers and
toes he has?"
Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15
PERMANENT RECOVERY

ALL signs indicate that we have en-
tered a period of permanent recovery
from the war. The first effects of
that cataclysm were panic, followed
by paralysis, then period of vacilla-
ton between fear and confidence.
Through all of these phases. the pro-
cess of financial and commercial re-
adjustment has been progressing with
remarkable steadint IS, until fear has
now almost totally disappeared and
buoyancy is taking its place. Trade
and finance, at least so far as con-
Germs the United States, have been
completely adjusted to war conditions
and the tendency now is to discount
in advance the coming of peace. Con-
fidence has been further strength
ened by progress of the war itself.
While it would he unwise to indulge
in premature op. imism, the hope of
an early end is based upon the belief
that preparedness on one side and
exhaustion on the other can only bring
one result. The general opinion is
that peace will come during the au-
tumn. Be that as it may, there is a
universal present ment in favor of ear
ly peace that must have some founda-
ton greater than the mere wish. War
is the very esserce of uncertainty,
however, and settacks must be ex-
pected although tie outlook is clear
er than at any time since the strug-
gle began.
Among the favor bile developments
of Importance is the change of atti-
tude at Washington and by numerous
influential politicians toward big busi-
ness. The significance of this change
in policy will gradually be appreciated
inasmnch as enterpr Sc will be stim-
ulated by cessation of the attacks
that have done so much to impair
business confidence during the past
decade. \ favorable impression has
also been created by number of
court decisions, both in the United
States supreme ard state courts,
which have restrained many of the
pernicious attacks upon corporate ac-
tivities, and assured our corporations
fairer treatment
Money continues abundant and easy
and this too is a powerful aid to re-
cuperation. Cur bar ks are in sound
condition, reserves being higher than
,t,,
went into effect. The stretch of the
New York monetary situation is il
Illustrated by the freedom with which
foreign nations are coming here for
capital. Canadian, Argentine and
Swiss loans have already been placed
upon this market. A French loan of
$50 100000 is now being offered
which will undoubtedly be successful.
Holland is also understood to be
knocking at the door. Even Great
Britain is securing financial facilities.
in this market through the extension
cs credits resulting from our excess
of exports. No very extensive Lon
don borrowing from this quarter is
likely. inasmuch as Great Britain
has shown marvellous ability to fin
ance the war on her own account as
well as to render financial assistance
to her allies. To very considerable
extent, Greet Britain is paying the
war out of current revenue, it being
estimated that the country pay al
most its entire war expenses by CIV
ing UP a few luxuries, such as liquor,
tobacco, automobiles, etc. This, of
course, will not likely be seriously
undertaken, but it shows the wide
leeway which is possible.-Henry
Clews.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES
Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15
Mining Tin One woman's Work.

Mining tin to produce her operas
and producing operas to make enough
money to hold on to her Alaskan tin
mines is the double profession of Miss
Emma r. Steiner, who, broken down
by her musical efforts in New York,
went to Alaska to recuperate. Here
she was struck with the gold fever,
but while her find" turned out to be
tin and not gold, 1t promises to bring
her in its weight in gold, especially
in view Of the precarious state of the
smelters in Belgium, which has al.
ready led to the establishment of the
first American smelters in Bolivia.
much nearer to and therefore less ex.
pensive in the way Of transporting
raw material. --.-..------.---l
Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15
Accidents to War AvIators.

An interesting statement is that
made by French publication that the
number Of deaths Of aviators in the
war service by accident was very
small as compared with the records
in time Of peace. and the explanation
is made that In this service only the
most skilled men are engaged, and
moreover they do not indulge in the
sensational exhibition stunts that
have brought disaster to many. It
may be noted that It is this same sen.
sational exhibition business that has
given the general public many erro-
neous and misleading ideas about fly.
ing machines that will sooner or later
prove an injury to aviation.-Scientifi
American.
Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15
THIS BIBLE is CENTURY OLD
Published In Windsor, W., and Bears
Marks Of Exhaustive Study
by Owners.

wahpeton. N. De II. Carter of
this city has an old relic of bygone
days in Bible published in Wind
sor, VT. in 1872 by Merrifield & Coch-
ran at THE Sign of the Bible
This book is one hundred and three
years old. It was the property of
great uncle Of Mr.. Carter, who evi-
IDENTIFY had made an exhaustive study
OF the Bible as was evidenced by the
copious marginal notes and references
III old-fashioned handwriting.
Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15
CHOIR FOR THE WELSH ARMY
viii Go to Battle to Sound Of Male
Chorus Instead Of Brass
Band.

Cardiff. Wales.-When the new
Welsh army Of 10000 takes the field 1t
will go to battle to the sound of a
Welsh male choir. which has been sub
stituted In its regiments for the custo-
mary brass bands. The choral organi-
zation is known as the "Welsh Army
Voice Chorus" and its members in
clude some Of the finest singers in
the Welsh valleys. men who have com.
peted in the famous eistedfodds, or
minstrelsy festivals.
Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15
THE GREAT CREDITOR NATION
Uarmar Siparks)


When the European war ends the
United States will be the creditor ma
tion of the world. Already England,
France and Germany have negotiated
government loans in this country ag-
gregating one hundred millions, and
all Of them are made payable in gold
coin of the United States instead of
English pounds. Nearly all the money
raised by these loans is left in this
country to purchase food and war sup
plies for the fighting nations, and
millions of dollars are being shipped
to this country weekly to pay for our
goods. A good crop in the United
States this year will add hundreds
Of millions to the wealth of the coun-
try.
Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

Religion and Heredity" will be
the theme for the morning sermon. In
the evening will be given the second
of the series on Some Neglected
Books of the Old Testament. Jonah,
the man Who Did Not Believe in
Foreign Missions" Tie services of
the day are as follows: 10 a. m.
Class meeting led by Mr.. Anger, /
a. M, Worship with sermcn by the
minister, 245 p. m, Sunday school.
practice. 7;15 p. m, Z p. m, service
with sermon by TIE minister, Prof.
Borden b. Kessler of Denver
Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15

A most enjoyable social event oc-
CURED last Friday evening at the
home of Mrs. Robert johnson at
which time the wcmen of the Tues
day Reading Club entertained their
husbands and friends.
Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15

Much criticism is heard, particular
ly among the business men and tax.
payers, of the action of tile city coun-
Gil at their last meeting in dispens-
ing with the services of tie night
watch. This was an economic move
on tie pant CT the city officials. no
doubt, hut tie citizens are of the
opinion tlat the night watch Is need
ed far more tfan some of the other
Officers and that If there is TO be
a curtailment of expenses, the knife
of decap,tation had better fall on
somc cther head. Council shculd re-
consider It's action and let the night
watch remain on duty.
Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15

The Observer supplies its patrons
with the best meat in the county.
Give us trial. No robbery
Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15

For Sale-Domestic sewing ma
chime IN good condition.
X. Il. LEMET ER.
Gilpin observer., 1915-04-15

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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-09-17
CHAPTER xxxVl.
The Body of the Crime.


1t had been easy for Roleau, once
he was free of the immediate presence
of the officers, to spring into the near
est aIleyway and quickly pass from
sight While the officer, in charge Of
his more distinguished prisoners, was
passing in the car toward the front en-
trance of the Hotel Ritz, Roleau him
self was speeding thither almost as
quickly through devious passageways
which led to the rear of the hotel.
Attaining entrance at the rear, he
sped up the back stairs, and found
himself once more at the apartments
of Kitty Gray.
What he saw caused even his stout
nerves to quail for the time. On the
floor before him, with face half turned
and arms outfung, lay the victim Of
the last adventure connected with the
mysterious Gretzhoffen coin
Roleau did not know this man at
first, but he seemed not of Gretzhof-
fen. Rather his garb betokened him
to come from the kindred kingdom of
Grahaffen.
Carefully, y yet using that speed
which he knew was imperative, Ro-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-09-17

"Who are you, them" demanded the
project of Count Sachio.
81 am Count Sachio of Grahaffen,"
replied the latter, none too happy at
the situation in which he found him
self.
Might I suggest to monsieur lie
project that we hasten" interrupted
Count Frederick gently enough
The project had seen many women,
not all of them innocent He smiled
grimly enough now as he noticed the
beauty of the young girl, who stood
pale and not wholly collected in all
this turmoil. The girl now turned to
him, and for the first time spoke.
Monsieur lie project" said she, you
cannot make guilt out of innocence.
I can prove to you by this clerk and
all these others that l was absent
from the hotel for several days. When
I came back it was but for short
time. I was absent when this crime
was discovered How can you con-
meet me with it? Rather connect with
it those who have had access to my
room during my absence"
The official turned toward her
thoughfully, then to the captain OF
gendarmes. "Have you searched all
these persons?" he inquired. The lat
ter shook his head.
$50 you do not know what evidence
has been destroyed. Come, then, per-
form that duty now, see what you
find upon the persons of these individ-
uals. The woman first"
Without hesitation Kitty presented
her handbag, drew out from it her lit
tie portemonnaie, even turned inside
out the pocket of her frock. Count
Frederick watched her closely as she
did so. He saw that none of the Off
GERS discovered the piece of coin. He
suspected, although he did not know,
that Kitty had palmed 1t under her
thumb as she spread out her hands,
asking them to certify themselves.
The gendarmes, their captain, the
project Of police, turned away non
plussed. The project hesitated as he
faced the calm dignity of the noble
man.
your excellency," said he at length,
ST dislike to ask of you the right of
search. / comply only with formal
tiles. If your excellency-"
Certainly" said Count Frederick,
and threw open his coat.
The project of police turned to his
men. 1--WE have not yet found all of
those parties who may be concerned
with this crime We have not yet
held our questions on the scene of the
crime itself.
They turned, all of them, now, and
approached the stairway which led to
the floor upon which were located
Kitty's apartments. Their numbers
quite filled the hall as they advanced,
preceded and followed by gendarmes.
But suddenly, as they approached the
spot they sought, the captain of gend-
armes touched the arm of his superior
and pointed ahead.
"That Is the man who escaped"
exclaimed he. "Roleau, here he is,
and coming from the room itself! But
who Is that with him?"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-09-17

clerk. NOW all the avenues are
closed and all the suspects are as
sembled, take it. We will see what
the room itself holds. We will enter"
mo, no." cried Kitty, in sudden ter
ror at the thought of what she feared
to see. Il cannot. know nothing Of
this; don't know who the man was.
/ don't know who did this"
What, mademoisellel You fear to
see what there may be to witness?"
said the project. AS to you, monsieur
lie comte-"
"The law will take its course" said
Count Frederick coldly. "You have
before now seen fit to doubt me. Take
matters into your own hands, mon
sieur lie project, and let the law go
on"
The project himself flung open the
door and entered the mysterious room.
The room, SO far as any victim OF
a crime was concerned, was entirely
empty. Everything was in order as
before. There was no dead man thsrst
CTo BE CoNTMUEDA
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-09-17
CHAPTER xxxIV.
New Problems.


Meantime the agencies Of the law
were in charge of another situation
| which but now had arisen in the des-
| tiny of the dynamic Gretzhoffen coin.
| There had been murder done but now
| over this coin. The city was exerting
all it's force usually employed in the
preservation of life and property.
Swiftly Gordon of troops and of the
local gendarmerie had been summoned
into action. The exits of the town
were guarded. The gendarmes filled
the streets nearby, some guarding the
crossings, others converging toward
the point of greater interest, whence
the alarm had come-the Ritz hotel.
What Is this, MONSIEUR" demanded
the officer, as he approached the desk,
his quick eyes glancing over every de-
tail about him. Remain here, all of
you. Let no one attempt escape. What
is this, them"
1--WE do not know, captain" began
the clerk, who acted as spokesman.
This maid brings the alarm; she de-
clares a man has been found killed in
one of our apartments"
what room was it, monsieur"
"That belonging to young Ameri-
can woman, Miss Gray"
where is she?"
ST do not know, captain. She was
here but now We did not see her en-
ter, but saw her leave. She and her
man come and go often-somewhat
mysteriously, must admit"
when was she here last?'
within the hour, was about to
say"
"And who was with herr"
"Her man, whom I have just men
toned They came in, apparently
from the country; apparently from
travel. They came in at the rear en-
trance, so it seems. Soon after her
arrival a gentleman inquired for her."
"And where is that gentleman"
The clerk looked about him. Count.
Sachio by this time had approached
the door, and would have been glad
enough to pass out. Detained by the
porter for time, he now had met the
gendarmes, who allowed no one to
leave the place. The captain ap-
preached him.
Monsieur, you must Join us for
time" and led him toward the desk,
where he resumed his questioning of
the hotel force.
"Is this the gentleman" he inquired
of the clerk. The latter nodded
what did this gentleman say?"
"He asked me where was the charm
ing young woman, the American. He
said he had known her before"
Has anyone else inquired for the
young American lately? Has anyone
else been in her apartments?'
The clerk considered for an instant.
"One other, monsieur lie capitaine,
yes
"Who-when was it,"
"a gentleman whose name / dislike
to speak in public
Speak; 1t is the law"
every we'll, then, it was Monsieur lie
Counte Frederick of Gretzhoffen."
1.-THE Count Frederick, when was he
here?"
"Ah, that was before the return OF
the Young woman from an absence of
several days"
The officer turned to his men.
"Those of you who remain" he said.
will guard all these whom we have
questioned here. Prevent all from
leaving the hotel. / must go to find
the Count Frederick himself and bring
him here. Perhaps through him we
may find something OF the where
abouts of the young woman herself
Once we find her we have found the
solution of this crime"
"Who was the vichn?" he demand
ed of the clerk.
''That we cannot say. This maid
alone has seem