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Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
READY TO WORK
GERMAN N-BELCHER

The following letter has been re-
ceived by us, and assures the reopen
ing of the German-Belcher group of
uranium mines at no distant day:
Boyertown, fA., May 10, 1916.
w. ]. Stull, Esq,
Central City, Colorado.
My Dear Sir:
In accordance with my promise. 1
am pleased to advise you, that the
following named gentlemen have
been elected to the Board of Direc-
tors of The United Gold & Uranium
Mining company: Edward L. Taylor,
Charles Ritchie, William H. Okeefe,
John A. Dexter and Robert R. Gra-
mer, all OF Philadelphia, also Fran
chs H. Hoffecker, of Wilmington, Del
aware; Hon. Edward H. Hart, of
Townsend, Delaware; w. w. Appel,
OF Lancaster, Pa; William Wright,
of Boyertown, Pa.
The executive officers of the above
company duly elected from the Board
Of Directors are, William Wright,
town. Pa. Edward L. Taylor, vice.
president, Philadelphia, Pa; Robert
r. Gramer, secretary and treasurer,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The executive committee are. Will
liam Wright. chairman, Boyertown.
Pa; Edward L. Taylor, Philadelphia.
Pa; Robert R. Gramer, Philadelphia,
Pa; Charles Ritchie, Philadelphia,
Pa; John A. Dexter, Philadelphia.
Pa.
l may also advice you that in view
OF this additional operation having
been placed in my care, it is the in
tention OF the undersigned to move
his family and to make his home in
the City of Central in the very near
future, to enable him to give his en-
tire time to the interest of The Uni
ted Gold & Uranium Mining company
and the Pennsylvania c Colorado NJ.
T. & NJ. Co.
In the meantine l also desire to
assure you that the officers of the
new company. are anxious, and are
using their best efforts to place the
property on Quartz hill, in actual op-
Grafton at the earliest possible mo-
ment. 1t is also the intnteion of the
management to retain the services
OF Mr.. Harry Wills, as superintend-
ent of the property.
Yours very sincerely,
VIM. WRIGHT.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
AMONG THE MINES
EUREKA NINE

The Eureka mine and mill, that
were idle less than year ago, are
now a busy hive of industry, and
proving to be ore OF our greatest
shippers of gold ores of the county.
The following is let of shipments
of concentrates from the 600 level
from May l to 26: 3i,360 pounds, 10
ozs. gold, lis ozs. silver, $131. .33 net; !;
80, 900 pounds, 80 ozs. gold. LIS ozs
silver, $37.S7; $50 pounds, 1.2S ozs
gold, 800 ozs. silver, $3.50; 500
pounds. 1.13 ozs. gold, 3.15 ozs. silver
$500; 29,46O pounds. 1.O8 ozs. gold
2.97 ozs. silver, $220.32; 1880 pounds
1.2s ozs. gold, 11.02 ozs. silver $192.59
There was also shipped two cars
Of smelling ore, and an additional
car of concentrates. Also a gold re-
tort from the plates, weighing SO
ozs. The concent: ating dirt on the
600 level, averages better than ozs
gold per cord, and is another proof
that the deeper you go. the better the
ore becomes.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

Robert Sayre drove party of Den
yer millionaires in his 35 h. p.
Dodge car, from Central City to Rol-
linsville yesterday. The party con-
sisted Of ]. Skinner. MIR. Ellsworth
and Mr.. kessler. TLeir mission was
to devise an auton obile road from
Central City to their summer retreat
(Miramonte) nestled in one of the
wooded glens that branch from the
great Continental divide. Our coun-
ty commissioners should join with
the commissioners from jefferson
county, and build the road at Guy hill
and then Central City would be on
one of the best automobile circuits
In the state. and hundreds of cars
would travel the route where one does
now.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
OLD TOWN MINE

The Roberts and Hutchens lease
on this old reliable mine is not only
proving a veritable bonanza to them,
but is pouring a golden stream into
the Golfers of its owners. Recently
they shipped thiIteen cord lot of
concentrating ore to the Iron City
mill, that returned $1,O32 of retort
gold and produced two cars Of con-
centrates. Car No. 1, OF 28,S4O pounds
returned 2.66 ozs. gold and 21s ozs.
silver to the ton. Car No. 2, Of 24,600
pounds, returned 1.751s ozs. gold and
81 ozs. silver to the ton. Also a
car shipment OF smelting ore to the
Chamberlain 3ampler. from which
they received a cheek of 81 OBS. They
now have lot of 25 cords of con-
centratiDg ore at the mill to be
treated, that is as good, II not bet
ter than lots / and 2.
They are now engaged in stopping
on a streak OF ore 80 feet long bby
from IL to Is feet in width with both
east and west breasts showing a
like width of ore. They have so feet
in this stope to raise before reach
ing the 1,1OO-foot level above. and the
amount of ore to be mined from this
ground will certainly put the boys on
easy street.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
TO THE PUBLIC

Commencing with June 1st. 1 as
sume management of the Central City
hotel and will conduct both the din
ing room and sleeping rooms. The
old Goldman corner has been remod-
eled for the office and dining room
and the establii hment throughout
has been thoroughly renovated and
placed in a sanitary condition. Years
Of experience in the hotel business
qualify me in every way to run
first-class hostelry and the patron
age Of the public is cordially solici-
ted. DENNIS O'TOOLE.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

Last nights rain storm did not pre-
vent a good attendance at the opera
house to see the picutres featuring
the celebrated Evelyn Nesbit Thaw,
who gained worldwide notoriety
through the murder OF Stanford
White. E. el; n, accord 'ng to the ori;i,
at last nights show. is neither pretty,
graceful. or in the least degree at.
tractive, and that a man should kill
another over such painfully crdin-
ary creature of femininity as Evelyn
Nesbit Thaw lett ro doubt in the
minds of last nights audience as to
the insanity of tie murderer
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
DECORATION DAY

Next Sunday will be- Decoration
Day, and among the vast throng who
wore the blue a half century ago,
few there will be found to respond
to the bugle's call, and march in solid
phalanx, to strew flowers upon the
graves of their silent comrades.
Among the vast contending armies
who bivouacked on untented fields
some fifty years ago, but few re-
main, and each succeeding anniver.
sary has seen their ranks gradual
ly thinned by more powerful agen-
cy than shot or shell. Those who
returned in safety from the battles
front. have nearly all been gathered
to their long home by that invinci-
Bile power over which man hath no
control, and the few now remaining
have become so weakened by age as
to prevent them from longer partici-
pating in these heretofore solemn
rites.
The spirit that prompted these de-
tenders of our nations rights to an
nually strew flowers upon the graves
of their dead comrades, should be
held in perpetuity, and steps should
be taken to see that the day is prop
erly observed. Our patriotic orders
which 1t is to be hoped will last as
long as the republic, should take this
matter in hand, continue the sam
and pass it down to each succeed
ing generation, Il at the honor and
glory of these who laid down their
lives to perpetuet te this union of
states, should te held in remem-
brance as long as this great republic
shall stand.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

"One by one the roses FALL" and
one by one those who have accumu.
lated their wealth in the staid old
county OF Gilpin, leave us and seek
more modern and congenial haunts.
This time 1t is DR.. e. F. Warren. who
has sold his business to DR.. Otto l..
Stone, OF Missouri. and himself and
family will shortly leave for the San
Francisco exposition, after which the
doctor will locate in Denver. The
doctor will leave behind many friends
who will ever be solicitous OF his
welfare. as he totoggans adowh the
shady side OF life towards the goal
OF uspreme comfort and happiness.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
THE TAXATION OF MINES

A number of tile assessors of the
state are making complaint at the
meeting of the state board of asses
sors because the law relating to the
valuation Of mines and mining proper
ty has been amended SO as to rein
state the old 1902 special session law.
They claim that this Is not fair
way to value the mining property.
Mining property is a peculiar prop
erty. 1t is the only property that
loses its value as it is worked. In
theory every dollars worth of ore
taken from the mine reduces the val
lie of that mine that much. It's val
uation must be largely problematical.
However, whether tie mining prop
erty of the state is being valued at
It's full cash valre or not, there is
another question that should receive
serious consideration by the people
OF this state. That question is the
condition of our mires in mining coun
ties today. Whereas fifteen to twen-
ty years ago they were in flourish
ing condition and prospects were be-
ing opened on almost every hillside,
today mining is at a low ebb. Changes
have been brought about that have
driven the prospector from the hills,
the cyanide works from the valleys
and the smelters from our cities and
towns. During the past few months
the mining industry has been slightly
revived but not to any very notice
able degree. 1t will never be revived
SO long as the man who must place
his money or his labor in the pros
pect hole feels that the laws Of the
state regarding taxation are so strict
that he cannot pay the taxes. In
many states development mines are
not taxed at all.
The counties in which our princips
mines are situated depend uron the
mining property largely for their To-
cal taxes. The state tax amounts to
very little. At best It would not
make difference of $4,000 TO the
state. The agricultural interests and
| the fruit interests in this state are
in good shape. Every time a new
mining camp is discovered it helps
every industry in tie state far more
than the starting Of any other in
dustry helps the rest OF the state.
Colorado should teke these things in
to consideration in dealing with the
assessme lent of the mines and mining
property. 1t is the one industry we
want to encourage and protect. Meth
er encouragement ncr protection can
come from a taxing system that
keeps men out of the hills. Colorado
will be far better off in the end If
she acknowledges that her mining
laws should not be oppressive and ad-
vertises that fact to the world
Pueblo Ch:eftain.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

The Bates Leasing company. a con-
gregation of local capitalists, work
ing portion Of the Bates mine. near
Black Hawk, shipped two carloads
OF ore last week to the Globe smelter
at Denver. Car No. 1. of 1920 pounds
consisted of smelling ore and re-
turned LII ozs. gold. 22.5O ozs. silver
and 1859 dry copp:r to the ton. Car
No. 2, of $3.50 pounds, was screen
ozs. silver and 1870 dry copper per
ton.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
DEATH OF THOMAS WARREN

Thomas Warren, A years of age,
died yesterday morning at his home
in Nevadaville. of pneumonia. He had
been sick but a week. He was a
native Of Cornwall, England, and
had lived in Nevsdaville 20 years. A
widow and three children survive.
He was a member of the knights Of
Pythias, Of Nevadaville, and the fu-
neral will be held under the auspices
Of the X. of P. order. next Sunday
afternoon from the church.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
CALL FOR WARRANTS.

Central City. Coo. May 18th, 1915.
Parties holding registered warrants
issued by the City Of Central. marked
City, dated September 9th. 1910, and
bearing any number below 9492. are
requested to present the same for
payment. ON or before Monday, May
31st. 1915. Interest on said warrants
will cease on that date.
Dated at Central City, Colorado.
May 18th, 1915.
w. T. WARREN. City Treasurer.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

Tuesday. the ore, ing OF the fish
ing season, saw a good many Of tie
Gilpin county anglers on the various
trout streams. At least twelve fish
ermen hied then sslves to Boulder
creek and tried their luck. All were
successful to a more or less degree.
Frank Bertagnolli and the editor
went above Tollard and caught a
mess each. The creek is high, but
there isn't nearly as much water as
there was this time last year. Trout
are taking bait pretty we'll, especial.
ly those five and six inches in length.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

We were shown this week CO.
ounce gold retoIt at tie First Ma
tional bank, made from 13 cords of
dirt from the Eureka mine, caught
on the plates. besides Is tons OF
high grade concentrates. The smelt-
ing ore on their 6O0-foot level is now
running better than 4 ounces gold
per ton alongside of large body of
mill dirt giving the above results.
This is another instance to prove
that the deeper you go on Gilpin cour
ty fissure veins, the larger and more
richer they become.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

The German-Belcher group Of ura-
mum mines on Quertz hill. that has
been. closed since the beginning Of
the war in Europe. that stopped the
sale of pitchblende ores to that
country. will be started up again short
ly. At the time of tie closing Of the
mines, 35 men were employed and
their reopening means that as large,
II note larger force will be employed.
Harry Willis, the odd foreman will
be superintendent, as he is familiar
with this kind of ores.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
MINING COMING BACK

Mining is comir G lack to lead
ing place in tie industry of the
state and of prominence in the in
vestment iields. It is recovering of
its own internal vits lity and strength
Since 1907 capital has beenr rrscti-
cally all withdrawn from the mines.
They have been Upon their own re-
sources. Locally Il ey have had the
support of businessmen but the
amount OF capital SO afforded has
well guarded that it accomplished
more than larger sums more reckless
ly handled. However, the mines are
again active and upon sound produc-
and much more conservative than ev-
er before. 1t is more certainly found.
ed upon profit paying basis than
ever b>fore. 1t is on a more per-
manent basis beca use it is now es-
tablished upon the ere reserves rath-
er than upon the bank account of in
vestcrs. The depression that has pre-
vailed in mining has been the best
thing possible for it in stripping all
the encumbrance Of speculation and
stock promotion away. At this time
under present conditions no conser-
vative person Is called upon to apol
ogize for the mining industry. 1t is
the biggest, cleanest and most profit
able business in the state of Colora-
do.-Boulder Miner.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

S. A. Hammond. manager OF the
East Whiting mine, the east exten-
sion of the Gunnell mine, shipped
three cars of ore to the mills this
week from the 800 foot level. The
tramway have relaid their track to
the shaft house, Il machinery has
been repaired and everything placed
in proper condition for active opera
tion, and in future the Whiting will
take It's place as one of our regular
shippers.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

The Central City hotel have fitted
up the Goldman corner in the Miller
block for their office, sample and
dining rooms, and will open for the
accommode tion of the public June
first.The Edmundson block across the
street will be used as an annex, and
will contain 10 nicely furnished
sleeping rooms. rennis O'Tocle, a
carterer to the public for many years
will be in charge.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
NOTICE..

Up-to-date moving pictures are
shown at the opera house on Satur-
day and Sunday evenings OF each
week. The best and latest films OBJ
tainable are exhibited and tie entire
entertainment is one Of interest and
instruction. The temperature OF the
house is always comfortable. the ven-
tilation perfect. and the environment
pleasant. Admission. adults 10 cents;
children, 8 cents.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
BLACK HAWK NEWS

John Hamilton went to Denver yes
terday morning to remain a few
days with his family.
The younger generation responded
to the call of the wild upon the op-
ening of the fishing season Tuesday
and went angling in Clear Creek.
Gus Grutzmacher, Fred Myers and
Arthur Dollahan caught one fish each
! and Lincoln Hill, three. The fish
were all about eight inches long.
There ought to be good fishing in
Clear Creek this year, when the wa
ter lowers.
Mrs. John Rohling returned the lat
/ ter part of last week from Boulder
Phil Rolling, Jr., left Monday for
Ft. Morgan, where he has accepted
a position in a grocery.
John Stroehle was a business WIS.,
| itor to Denver Monday.
Morris Wherry went to Denver the
fore part of the week, attempting to
locate the parties who broke into
the New York mill Sunday night and
stole the plates. He was unsuccess-
ful in apprehending the guilty parties
The public card party given Tues
day evening by the Women of Wood
craft was very well attended, despite
the storm. The winners OF the la
dies prizes were: Mrs. Frank Tom
linson, 1st; Mrs. Noah Mitchell, End; ;
Mrs. D. w. Taylor, consolation. The
lucky gentlemen were: Chas Niccum,
list; Geo. Fritz, End; Thos. Kofford,
consolation. Refr shmerts were
served and everyone had a splendid
time.
Commissioner Porzago made a trip
of inspection over the Clear Creek
road Tuesday.
| Mrs Phil Rolling returned from a
"trip to the valley Tuesday evening.
The -Four C's. met Saturday with
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kuhns and had
a most delightful time.
! Chas. Jacobs and wife, after a Wis
it with Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Eilmann,
returned Monday to their home in
I McCook, Neb.
Mrs. Margaret Oates and Mrs.
Frank Tabb LETT yesterday morning
for Denver.
VIM. -O'Hea returned Tuesday from
visit to Denver.
| A representative OF tie Eastman
{ Kodak company was up from Denver
Tuesday evening and placed an at
tractive sign on the doors of C. B.
| Klais' Store.
w. U. S. Parsons returned Tuesday
evening from business trip to Den
yer.
The Sunday school will meet at 10
a. m, 80 inst; preaching by the pas
tor at IL a. m. The large and grow
ing choir is doing splendid work. The
public is invited to attend all the re-
ligious services in this place.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
SENATOR MINE

DAILY and company. lessees on the
week received returns from TIE
Globe smelter at Denver, on tons
OF first class Concentrates. that re-
turned $50 ozs. geld, 81 ozs. silver
and 41To lead to the ton. Also re-
turns from 13 tors of second class
concentrates that give value Of .0S
ozs. gold, 16 ozs. silver and so lead.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

No sooner was Little Benny"
sdlened tcahn up jumps his counter
part in the shape of Frank Walsh,
chairman of the industrial relations
committee. and insists upon keeping
Colorado's coal t. troubles before the
world. Walsh, like Lindsey, is fast
sinking beneath tie waves OF oblv-
ion.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

c. o. Richards and Stanley Harris,
leasing on the Buckeye, widened the
road to the mine so that an ore wag-
on will not have to travel at an angle
OF As degrees. Ttey are rapidly get
ting the Tucker NIL in shape for op-
GRAFTON and will tie doing big busi-
ness by early summer.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

Andy Merrick, for years a miner
In this county, d'ed Tuesday at ST.
Joseph's hospital in Denver of kid
ney and liver trouble. He had been
In Denver three months. Until in.
capitated for work, he was a miner
on the Cecil. He is survived by two
or three brothers residing in Iowa.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

Kurtz & Co., Leasing on the Castle
Rock, last week received a retort
from the Most mill, weighing 2O.5
ozs. The gold wss from a rum OF 12
cords. There was $1,000 pounds OF
concentrates that ran around $50 to
the ton.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
NOTICE.

DR.. Otho L. Stone. of Missouri.
has purchased my Dental office In
Central City. DR.. Stone Is a grad
uate of the Denver University, and
comes highly recommended as Den-
tist. and heartily recommend him
to the people of G'lpin county.
At this time wish to express my
appreciation and thenks to the peo-
pie Of Gilpin county for the many ia
vors shown me and hope the same
may be extended to my successor.
Yours respectfully.
DR.. E. F. WARREN.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

Two Of our first class fishing
sports hied themselves away to the
first day Of the opening Of the fish.
ing season. and upon their return,
each basket contained specimens OF
the speckled beauties.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

E. L. Clark. one of the heavy stock.
holders of the Eureka Mining COM
pany, and family, is here for the sum-
mer, in the interest of the company,
and has rented tie Campbell apart
ments opposite the Central City
foundry, for the sea ason.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

Don't for a moment thdnk that the
smile that adorns our handsome
apothecary's Or. Davieso face Is
caused by the restarting Of the London
mine. The change Of his demeanor
is due to the companion of his joys
and hds sorrows paying him a visit
from their Denver home.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

Tungsten ore prices high. The
Won Tongue Mining company, Neder
land, Colorado, offer two year Ieas-
o. TO miners on favorable terms.
Write or come to VIM. Loach, mana
ger, The Wolf Tongue Mining COM
pany, NederIand, Colorado.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

The Frontenac mine in Willis gulch
shipped IS cars OF concentrates to
the Iron City and Carr mills this
week and one car Of smelling ore to
the sampler.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

Boyd and company. leasing on the
Gold Collar mine in Eureka gulch,
made shipment OF smelling ore to
the Chamberlain sampler, that ran
1854 ozs. gold and Z ozs. silver to the
ton. They also made shipment Of
concentrating ore to the Buell. mill
from which returns have not been re-
ceived.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

A fine rug 10 a good investment.
Don't forget to come in and look
over our new line OF linoleum, por.
there's, lace curtains. etc. The c. o.
Richards Furniture Co.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
FOR SALE OR RENT

A five room residence, on 5th High
street. Central. For particulars in
quire OF Leroy j. Williams, 3O5 Bos-
ton Bldg, Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
FOR SALE

Twenty-Five h. p. gasoline hoist, 600
It. S In. cable. bucket and sheave
wheel. AL practically new. Apply at
the Observer office.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
NOTICE.

The Observer supplies it's patrons
with the best meat in the county. !,
Give US a trial. No robbery
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27
EPISCOPAL CHURCH NOTES

Sunday May 30 Lay services at II
o'clock. No evening service.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

Ranges, stoves and heaters. The
G. o. Richards Furniture Co.
Gilpin observer., 1915-05-27

The observer.-s2.oo per year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-07

Located wakeey ST. between Davenport and Chicago 4s and
homes being built Has hail. living room sun
kitchen floor bedrooms bath and
stairs attic second floor Oak finish first floor excepting kitchen
pressed brick foundation Possession be given House now
completed
down. balance about 1t
HASTINGS HEYDEN,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-07

REAL MISCELLANEOUS REAL
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-07
Cathedral District

very choicest Of this resident district,
nice tapestry brick home with the roof;
nice yard. House has large living room
with beautiful fireplace, beam ceiling
fine built-in bookcases, pantries, closets;
finished In quarter-sawed oak with oak
floors four nice bedrooms In white en-
amel sleeping porch upstairs good bath.
/ nen closet, closets off all bedrooms; full
basement and laundry: house hot water
heated. This is a dandy home, in excel
lent condition. Don't have to spend a
five-cent piece for repairs. Must be sold;
open for propositions. Let us show you
fhte bonua
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-07
REAL Observation-Disclosures
Sholes' Specials
3512 Dodge St.

The home OF the late Mr.. ID. V. Sholcs.
We are Offering this danny Dodge street
home for $500. House has very large
reception hall nice living room with fire.
place. dining room butter pantry and
kitchen on first floor: finished in quar-
ter-sawed oak with oak floors, cOnJlna-
second floor and balcony: good baih
room: all finished In white enamel up
stairs with oak floors; good attic, full
dandy nice yard: south front. with
grapes. fruit, lots of shrubbeIy; good
size garage with cement floor and drive.