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Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25
WOOD BLOCKS FOR FLOORING
Material Already Used Extensively In
Street Paving Now Being EN-
ployed In Construction Indoors.

Creosoted wood blocks, already ex
tensively used as paving material for
city streets, have been coming into
use as flooring for the last four or
five years. according to Uncle Sans
forest service. Its durability, noise
lessness under heavy traffic, and sani-
tary properties are its chief advan-
tages for paving and also give 1t spe-
cial value for making floors, especially
for use where heavy trucking, the
moving of heavy machinery, or other
severe use makes the maintenance or
floors serious problem. It's rather
high cost is its chief disadvantage
Wood block Is now widely used for
flooring in factories, warehouses. ma
chine shops. foundries, various types
of platforms. wharves and docks, and
for such miscellaneous purposes as
hotel kitchens, hospitals. laundries,
and slaughter houses. Possibly one
Of the oldest of these uses is for the
floors Of wild animal cages and rum
ways. Notwithstanding the recent In
crease In the use Of wood block for
these purposes. It 10 believed that the
growth Of this industry will be even
more rapid In the future. These floors
are we'll liked by the workmen be-
cause they are easy on the feet.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25

Before the European war, Ameri-
cans who desired to go abroad just
went-and that was all there was to
1t. But now 1t is different. Before the
war no countries except Russia, Tur-
key and the Balkan states required
American travellers to present formal
credentials from the United States
government. Now all the belligerent
countries and most of the neutral
countries of Europe require passports
of Americans.
And Just any card Of Identification
will not do. You may not sail unless
you have Uncle Sans express permis-
sion. You must state the full details
of your business, the why and the
wherefore of the journey, and, II then
1t il decided that your business is
real business. you are equipped with a
most elaborate set Of papers. To OBJ
tain these you must upon oath declare
your American citizenship and prove
your right to the claim by witnesses.
In giving your reason for going
abroad, you must submit documentary
proof Of its truth.
When the passport is finally issued.
your full description is entered there
on in minute detail-height, weight,
general proportions, the color Of your
hair and of your eyes, the style Of
your mustache and SO on. In the up
per left hand corner there must be q
clear photograph of your front face
one containing q very good likeness
and upon the photograph must be
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
on Monday, the. 18th day of June, A..
D., 1916, Thomas Cody the Executor
Of the last will and testament of
Mrs. Catherine Sutton deceased, will
appear before the Judge of said Coun-
ty Court, at the court house in Cen
trail City, in the County of Gilpin.
Colorado, at 10 O'Clock q. m. of said
day, and present his accounts for fin
al settlement and pray an approval
of the same, and ask to be discharg-
ed as such executor, at which time
and place any person in interest may
appear and present objections IL any
there be.
Witness, w. c. Fullerton, Judge
and Acting Clerk of the County Court
within and for the County OF Gilpin.
In the State Of Colorado. and the
seal OF said Court, this Goth day Of
May. A. D., 1916.
w. G. FULLERTON.
Judge and Acting Clerk.
1st pub, May 25; last June 10. '16.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25
NOTICE ron PUBLICATION.


Department Of the Interior.
U. 8. Land O0eics. Denver. ColoradD,
April 18th, 1916.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
Allonzo o. Thomas. Of Rollinsville.
Colo. (formerly Edgewater). who. on
March 8. 1910, made Homestead Ap-
plication. No. O12622, for 8. E.A N.
VIZ and s. VIZ N. EN-. Section
81, Township S., Range 70 W., 9Th
Principal Meridian, has filed notice
Of intention to make Five-Year Proof.
to establish claim to the land above
described. before U. 8. Land O16ice,
AT Denver, Colo, on the 9Th day OF
June, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses:
F. D. Whitney, Of Rolhnsville, Colo
rado,
H. Longnecker. Of Rolhnsville, Colo
rado,
Geo. H. Becker, CT Rollinsville. Col,
orado.
M. Hesaltine, Of Rollinsvile, Colo
RADIO.
MARY WOLFE DARGaN.
Register
1st. pub, April 20; last May 25.'16.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25
Treasurer's Notice on Request for
Tax Deed.

Treasurer's Notice on Request for
Tax Deed.
To every person in actual possession
or occupancy OF the hereinafter des-
cribed land, lot or premises, and
to the person in whose name the
same was taxed or specially as
sessed, and to all persons having
an interest or title Of record in
or to the same.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
en- the 9th day Of December. A. ID.
1911, the following described proper
ty, situate in the County Of Gilpin
and State Of Colorado. to-wit: Cen
terville No. lode mining claim, Sur
vey No. 144S3, in Independent mining
district, was sold for the taxes for
the year 1910, and purchased by Gil
pin County.
That the said Gilpin County has
duly assigned the certificate of pur-
chase issued on account of such pur-
chase to A. X. Honnold who hath
maue request upon the treasurer OF
said County for deed.
That the said premises were taxed
for said year 1910 in the name Of NJ.
j. p. Gill.
That the time Of redemption of said
real estate from such tax sale will
expire on the 11th day Of September,
A. d. 1916. and unless redeemed on
or before said day deed will be is
sued therefor, thereafter.
Dated this oath day OF May, A. D..
1916,
HENRY p. ALTvATER.
Treasurer Of the said County of
Gilpin.
Let pub, May S5; last June s, 1916.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25
BANK DEPOSITS GAIN
Increase of Two Billions Shown
in National Institutions.
Conditions at Close Of First Years
Operation Of Federal Reserve
System Are Reviewed by
Comptroller Of Treasury.

The comptroller of Uncle Sans cur
fency, reviewing the condition of the
national banks of the country, after
serve system says:
During the first years operations
of the federal reserve system the de-
posits of the national banks of this
country increased s2,0S1 .530,164
During the same period the loans
increased $917,45O,5O2.
1.-The increase in deposits was ST.
1874 4.079,662 more than the increase
shown in loans.
THE available cash resources on
November 10, 1915, including balances
with the reserve banks, reserve
agents, other banks and bankers, ex-
changes for clearing houses, specie.
national-bank notes, federal reserve
notes, and legal tenders increased
1852 100000. as compared with Octo-
ber 81. 1914.
"The increase in the capital, sur
plus, and undivided profits OF the ma
tional banks this year exceeded $17,-
100000.
1.-THE liabilitieG OF the national
banks for bills payable and notes and
bills rediscounted during the year
shrank $59,000.000, and the reduction
in liabilities on account Of borrowed
bonds was 81, 100000.
"The national-bank holdings Of
bonds and stocks during this period
Exclusive Of federal reserve bank
stock) was reduced from 1880, ,00O,-
900 on October 81. 1914, to 1888 ,00O.-
900, q reduction OF 3147 100000.
Specie. legaltender notes. national.
bank notes, exchanges for clearing
house. and other cash items and bal
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25
Motto. Of Application for Us. P.ten,

Mining Application No. O22861
Mineral Survey No. 19457
U. S. Land Office at Denver, Cole,
March 90, 1916.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. that
in pursuance Of tie Act of Congress,
approved May 10, 1872, Andrew r.
Macloey, whose postoffice is Masters,
Colorado, has made application for a
patent for 1900 linear feet on the
Andrew Lode situate in Wisconsin
Mining District, Gilpin County, State
of Colorado, and described as fol
lows, viz:
Beginning at Cor. No. l. whence
the N. E. Cor. Sec. %. Twp. 2 S. R,
IA West bears N. 1O'19'5" E. 2375.9
IT,; thence N. 74'21' w. $50 #. to
Cor. No. 2; thence s.. 1899 w. 1900
it. to Cor. No 3; thence S. 74'21' E.
$50 It. to Cor. No. 4; thence N. 15'
39' E. 1900 1T. to Cor. No. 1, the
place OF beginning, containing 3.43S
acres. expressly excepting and ex
Guiding all conflict with Surveys Nos
5003, War Dance, Minnie Extension
and Cliff Lodes, and Survey No. 507l
Mammoth Placer and forming por
ton Of the E1a of Sec. %, Twp.
South, Range "A W., OF the 9Th Prin-
cipal Meridian.
Adjoining and conflicting claims as
shown by the plat of survey: The
above excluded claims.
MARY WOLFE DARGIN,
Register
1st. pub, March 80; last June 1, '16
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25
.nces with the federal reserve banks
ipcraoyad cam mn mn

.nces with the federal reserve banks
Increased $470,000.000.
Despite the fact that the national
banks had on deposit with the fed
eral reserve banks on November IL,
1915. $359, 100000. against nothing the
previous year, the balances which
they were carrying with the approved
reserve agents on November 10. 1915
were $685., 100000. or $261, 100000 more
than they had on october 81, 1914. be-
fore the opening Of the federal re-
serve banks; and the balances which
they had to their credit with banks
and bankers other than reserve agents
on November 10, 1915, were $7O7 ,OOO,-
900, an increase during the year OF
$140000,000. Total increase in bal
ances with reserve agents and other
banks, $402 100000"
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25
DIscoURAGING TALENT.

'T understand reform wave struck
this town last year." said the stranger.
Yep" replied the native. There
was considerable excitement here
aSouts for SPELL"
WAS anybody hurt?"
We'll. no. You see. ..'is town wasn't
as bad as some O. them visitin' re-
formers seemed to think. They made
1t pretty hot for our leadin' checker
players, however, an tn only cham
peen we've produced in tn past 10
years got plum disgusted an moved
away to what he said was more en-
ightenedtcomnunity
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25
APEX BREEzES

Hugh Scott came up Monday to
take a position at the Evergreen
mine.
Ferg. C. Weise OF St. Louis, arriv-
ed Saturday to accept the position as
engineer at the Evergreen mill.
Chas. A. Mcneil, Of Elk Park, ship
ped a test lot OF sulphide ore from
the Manchester mine to the smelter
for New York parties this week, and
should the returns be favorable will
start the mine and work 1t on an ex-
tensive scale.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25
Treasursrp Notice on Request For
Tax Deed.

To every person IN actual possession
or occupancy Of che hereinafter des-
cribed land, lot or premises. and
to the person in whose name the
same was taxed or specially as
sessed, and TO all persons having
an interest or title OF record in or
to the same.
NOINCE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
on the 14th day of December. A. D.
1912, the following described proper
ty, situate in the County of Gflpin
and State of Colorado, to-wit: Inde-
pendence mining claim, Survey No.
14053, in Central mining district;
Volunteer mining claim, Survey No.
14053, in Central mining district; In
dependence No. 2 mining claim, Sur
vey No. 14053, in Central mining dis
trict; Charlestown mining claim. Sur
vey No. 14O53, in Central mining dis
trict; Packet mining claim, Survey
No. 14053, in Central mining district;
Guard mining claim, Survey No. 14O53
In Central mining district; Vidette
mining claim, Survey No. 14O53, in
Central mining district; Boone min
ing claim, Survey No. 14053, in Cen
tral mining district; Gettysburg min
ing claim, Survey No. 14053, in Cen
tral mining district Shaft house and
machinery on Survey No. 14O53, in
Central mining district; Log board
ing house on Survey No. 14053, in
Central mining district; Mill and ma
chinery on Survey No. 14053, in Cen
trail mining district, were sold for
the taxes for the year 1911, and pur'
chased by Glpin County.
That the said Gilpin County has
duly assigned the certificate Of pur'
chase issued on account of such pur-
chase to G. w. Adams who hath
made request upon the Treasurer OF
said County for deed or deeds.
That the said premises were taxed
for said year 1911 in the name OF
Square Deal M. & M. Co.
That the time Of redemption OF
said real estate from such tax sale
will expire on the 9th day of Septem
ber A. D.. 1916, and unless redeemed
on or before said day a deed will be
issued therefor, thereafter.
Dated this oath day of May, A. D.
1916.
HENRY P. ALTWATER,
Treasurer Of the said County Of
Gilpin.
1st pub, May 25; last pub, June s
1916.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(The Gipin Observer)

(The Gilpin Observer)
Department of the Interior.
U. S. Land Office at Denver, Colo,
April "a. 1916.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that
Jacob Krell, one of the heirs of
Frank Krell, deceased, of Black
Hawk, Colorado, who, on May 9, 1912,
made Homestead Entry. No. 016s42,
for the S.h S.E.A, N. .EA S. E.A
Of Section 8, and the N. VIZ S. VIZ
of Section 9, Township South,
Range 72 West, Sixth Principal Mer-
idian, has filed notice Of intention to
make Three-Year Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described
before the Register and Receiver of
The United States Land Office, at
Denver, Colorado, On the 9th day of
June 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Mr.. Nels Thompson, of Black Hawk,
Colorado.
Mr.. Gus Thompson, of Black Hawk,
. Colorado.
Mr.. Joseph Casper, OF Black Hawk,
Colorado.
Mr.. John S. Tragrelius, of Rollins
vile, Colorado.
MARY WOLFE DARGIN,
Register.
1st. pub, April 81; last June 1, '16
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25

stamped the seal of the court or the
agent of the department of state to
whom you applied for the passport.
There are numerous other require
ments. II your business require that
you go to one or more of the coun-
tries of the allies. to those countries
you will be permitted to go. but to no
others. Likewise the journeys to
Germany, Austria, and Turkey. Ex-
cept on diplomatic business of q
highly important character no Ameri-
can is allowed to go from one of the
warning nations into an enemy coun-
try.
Before the war. the passport bureau
of the state department had q nice
sleepy, easy time Of 1t. The special
requirements Of the governments Of
Russia. Turkey and the Balkan states
necessitated the issuance OF about 24,-
900 passports year. The formalities
connected with their issuance were not
nearly SO complex. Now, with pass
ports required to all the principal
countries Of Europe, even though the
total number of travellers is much re-
duced, the number of passports an
nually issued is amounting close to
10000. The extra demands upon the
labor and time Of the state depart
ment officers charged with issuance Of
passports is obvious. Seven clerks
served to man the passport bureau be-
fore the war began, with one office in
Washington, ID. c. There are now 26
clerks and n branch office in Nav York
city.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25
Treasurer's Notice on Request for
Tax Deed.

To every person in actual possession
or occupancy Of the hereinafter des-
cribed land, lot or premises. and
to the person in whose name the
same was taxed or specially as.
sessed, and to all persons having
an interest or title Of record in
or to the same.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
on the 14th day of December. A. ID.
1912, the following described proper
ty, situate in the County of Gilpin
and State of Colorado, to-wit: Damon
mining claim. Survey No. 1850. in
Eureka mining district. was sold for
the taxes for the year 1911, and pur-
chased by Gilpin County.
That the said Gilpin County has
duly assigned the certificate of pur-
chase issued On account Of such pur-
chase to G. w. Adams. who hath
made request upon the Treasurer of
said County for a deed.
That the said premises were taxed
for said year 1911 in the name of j.
\. Smith.
That the time of redemption of sale
real estate from such tax sale will
expire on the 9th day Of September,
a. d. 1916, and unless redeemed on
or before said day a deed will be is
sued therefor, thereafter.
Dated this oath day of May, A. ID.
1916.
HENRY p. ALTVATER,
Treasurer OF the said County OF
Gilpin.
1st pub, May 25; last pub. June s,
1916.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25

The nation has now completed the
fHyt lap in the greatest prosperity
race the country has ever known.
and all should make a special effort
to retain this condition for the next
fcnr years.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25
Strictly Literal.

A young girl was talking to friend
Of the illness of a society matron to
whom both were devoted. Why"
asked the girl, do they want to get
surgeon from another city for that op.
eration?" Il understand" said the
friend, that there is no specialist here
to do it," But" insisted the girl,
they told me at the hospital that the
trouble was purely local"
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25
WASHINGTON news

Washington, D. C.,-Tha Democrat
10 House OF Representativeel last
week set a high record for coustruc-
tive legislation.
In six days tie House passed a
rural credits bill, which wiM save the
farmers OF this country tens of mil
lions in interest charges and ship
pirg bill which will restore the Ann
erican flag to the seas, from which
was driven by the stupid tariff and
maritime legislation OF the Republi-
can party.
Probably never before in the his
tory of this country were two meas
ures OF such widespread Importance
put through the House between Mon
day morning and Saturday night.
Wilson's Shipping Bill.
The shipping bill is regarded as
one Of the big items on the admins
traticns program. 1t provides for
the investment of $50 900 900 of gov
ernment funds in merchant ships,
which may be used in the trade with
South America and other countries
during times OF peace and as naval
auxiliaries during times of war. Pres
ident Wilson urged the measure in
the last congress but the Republican
majority in the senate. aided by a
handful of Democratic senators, talk
ed it to death.
| At that time there were a great
number of fine vessels on the marke
which could have been purchased at
bargain counter prices. 1t is estimat-
ed that il the president had been
given his way, the government would
have more than doubled it's money
because of the increase in value of
the ships, besides forcing a reduction
in the outrageous trans-oceanic
freight rates.
Thanks to the activities of Repub-
lican senators these millions of prof
It's instead Of going to the national
treasury have been deposited in the
strong boxes of the shipping trust.
Prior to the Civil war. the Stars
and Stripes We're seen in every port
i'll the world. Today, after so years
of Republican rule, practically all Am
ericsn trade is carried in foreign bot
toms.
Supported BY A Republican.
No wonder Congressman Miller.
one Of the Republican members from
Pennsylvania, said during the debate
on the shipping bill:
This is great business proposi
products to ship to foreign countries,
every manufacturer who wishes to
ship his products to foreign countries
/ is interested in. We have practical
people OF the United States hereto
fore wanted to ship their products
to South America they had to ship
by way OF London or Liverpool in
English bottoms, because We had no
American bottoms in which to ship
them. l therefore will vote for this
bill when it comes to final passage.
Personally, would prefer a subsidy;
but that Is impossible. This House
will not vote for a subsidy. Past
Republican congresses have tried it
time and again, but never could get
enough Republican votes to pass a
subsidy, and the result is that we
have no merchant marine and all our
products shipped by sea are carried
by German, English and French bot
flag float over cur shipping as it did
90. 60 and 20 years ago. 1t win never
come by private enterprise, because
there is not enough profit in it to
encourage private enterprise"
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25

AS the snow recedes from our
mountain slopes, many bands Of pros
pectors are seen searching for tung-
stem float, and several have already
been rewarded by finding larger We ms
than have yet been opened in the
Nederland tungsten district.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25

The three wise men Of the east
Travelled many weary miles to be
present at tie birth of our Savior,
and the wise men Of the nation will
travel many miles to aid in Teddy's
crucifixion.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25

Don't let the Denver Post and its
weekly, the Great divide, lead you
into advocating the herd law, but
look for the niger in the woodpile.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25

The Adams brothers, owners Of the
Platten mine In Elk Park are on the
ground and intend starting the mine
at once.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25

Automobiles are becoming so COM
mon that II one wishes to be a genu-
inc autocrat, he should sport good
horse and buggy.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25

We notice that the Republican
conventions, now being held, do not
have long preambles, stating the
wonderful party achievements during
the last two years.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25

The First National bank, yesterday
shipped to the Denver mint, $1,000
worth of gold.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25
FOR GALE

Seven-room house and lot ON Casey
avenue. Fer particulars inquire Of
Mrs. James Jchms, Gregory street. At
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25

Place your orders for meat with
the Observer.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25

''Is the house that Jack built fairy
tale, papa?"
Yes, dear"
why is 1t a fairy tale?"
Because 1t didn't cost any more
than the architects estimate"
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25
WHERE TO BUY GROCERIES

The Hawley Mdse. Co., can supply
your wants from a complete stock Of
fancy and staple groceries. The
freshest of vegetables and fruits in
the market. Hay and grain in any
quantity.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25

Horse, buggy and harness for sale.
Apply at this office.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25

One Who Knows His Way About.
Experienced Traveller Cat railway
restaurant)-When did that man at
the other table give his order?
WATERFRONT ten minutes ago. sir.
Traveler-What did he order?
Waiter-Beefstea and potatoes. sir.
Traveler-How much did he tip you
Waiter-A dime, sir.
Traveler-Well. here's quarter.
Cook him another steak, and bring me
his.
Waiter-Yes, sir.-Puck.
Gilpin observer., 1916-05-25
First Served.

First Served.
The farmer is a happy elf
In spite of all our Jokes,
And what he doesn't eat himself
He sells to city folks.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01

bassador to the United States, this
afternoon issued the following an
nouncement exclusively for the Inter
national News Service:
There is no intention on the part Of
the German government of changing
its submarine policy. Germany has
every intent of keeping her pledges to
the United States, and there must be
some explanation (of the sinking Of
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01

government according to semi-official
reports has ordered the transfe Of a
number of captured Russian non-com-
missioned officers belonging to Rus
sian crack regiments, to special
prison camp where the dicipline IL
especially severe
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01
HOLD TOWNSHIP DAY
TO SUPPORT NURSE

MILTON. Ind, Nov. Tuesday.
November z. will be Tag Day for this
township. Everybody BIZ prepared to
fulfil the obligation. The tags sold
will be In the interest Of the money
due from Milton and the township for
County Nurse.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01

Several district school houses in
Wayne county are installing play
ground apparatus. The necessary
money is raised by means Of festivals
of various kinds.
District 2, Center township, was the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01
latest school to purchase a modern
playground equipment.
Furnishes RUSSIANS

BERLIN, Nov. LIN reprisal for al
legged cruel treatment by Russia OF
German prisoners Of war the German
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01

Now that Governor Hug hes has retired from poll
tics and assembled to place on the highest judicial
tribunal in the world the fact can be acknowledged
without hurting anybodys political corns that he was
the greatest friend Of labor laws that ever occupied the
governors chair at Albany. During his two terms he
has signed s. labor laws including among them the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01

The letters Il. P. N. S. on silver-plat-
ed teapots mean "electro-plate on
nickel silver"