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Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27
BIG ORE SHOOT
IN BELDEN TUNNEL


One OF the biggest things in min
ing existing in Gilpin county today
is to be found in the Belden tunnel
in Chase gulch. This old property
has been held under lease the past
two years or more by w. S. Smith,
who has sub-leased a portion Of the
ground on the Ellery lode to VIM.
Eccker & Co. These sub-lessees have
40 feet of a stope opened up with
a strong vein. varying in width from
Is inches to feet. The ore is now
running better than three ounces on
the plates, with the smelling ore
running 1.S6 OzsL gold and 7.60 silver
to the ton. There is 260 feet OF
ground overhead and the values in
the ore are getting better as the
stope is carried upward. This has
been proven by three separate ship
ments. each Of which ran better than
the preceding shipment. The Ellery
vein is where Fred Kruse made big
money years ago when he operated
in the Belden tunnel.
Neal Burrough and Ray Eccker are
also leasing on the Ranney, through
the Belden tunnel. They are making
occasional shipments Of ore and
while their streak is not large, the
values are very good.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27
r. r. STRIKE VOTE is
TO BE ENDED AUG. 8

The results of the strike vote beine
taken by the railroad engineers, fire
men, conductors and brakemen to en-
force their demands for a 81 ,0OO, 900
increase in wages will be determined
early in August, according to a circu-
lar of instructions issued by the exc
cutive officers of the big four
brotherhocds of train employees. The
local chairmen of the organizations
are to take the votes of the employ
ees in their districts and forward
them to the general chairman on
each road not later than July 26. The
general chairman Tor the eastern and
southeastern roads are to report at
Headquarters in New York not later
than Aug. l and those for the west
ern roads not later than Aug. 5. The
ballots will then be counted and an
other meeting will be held with the
national conference committee of the
railways.
The strike ballots are attached to
a brief statement Of the conference
between the brotherhood committee
and the committee representing the
railways which was held in New Yori
in June. at which the railways pro-
posed either arbitration or reference
OF the entire wage controversy to the
interstate commerce commission for
settlement. Both proposals were re-
1ected by the brotherhood leaders,
and the wording of the strike ballot
gives the employees no opportunity
of arbitration.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27
OF
INFANTILE' PARALYSIS

To control the present epidemic
OF infantile paralysis, according to a
statement issued by the United States
Public Health Service today, the
chain of infection between persons
harboring germs of the disease and
tie well members of the community
should be broken. Infantile paralysis
Is probably caused by a very minute
organism found in the nasal, mouth
and bowel discharges of those wl,o
have the disease or who are carriers
of the germ without themselves suf-
fering from the ailment. All of the
steps in the spread of the infection
are net known but Il this germ can
be prevented from passing from the
infected to the well person, the dis
ease will cease.
lnfantsle paralysis is not disease
Of recent origin. Sporadic CT scat
tered cases have occurred through
out the country for many years but
1t is only during the last decade that
the infection has assumed epidemic
proportions in the United States.
The present epidemic in New York
City, on account OF its magnitude and
virulence. has awakened the residents
of many communities to the danger
OF the importation of the diseases
into their own midst. The danger is
real. but II due precautions are exer-
cised it is believed that the epidemic
will subside.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27
MEETING OF STATE
MINING ASSOCIATION

Bulkeley Wells, president of the
Colorado Metal Mining association,
has called meeting of the directors,
executive, finance, publicity, legisla-
tvie and mining and milling commit
tees to be held on Wednesday, Aug
ust 9th, at the office of the Commits
sioner Of mines, in Denver.
This date has been selected as
many Of the members will be in
Denver attending the political con-
ventions to be held just before and
after the proposed meeting, and 1t
is probable much larger attendance
can be secured
The following questions, as well
as other matters where cooperation
will bring good results, will be taken
UP in order that we'll considered
and definite plan of action may be
adopted by the association:
Proposed repeal of TIE present
law for the taxation of producing
mlneS-
Change in Compensation insurance
laws whereby lower rates may be
obtained.
Action of Association regarding
regulation of sme!ters by Utility Com.
mission.
Tariff laws projecting tungsten and
other metal producers OF the state.
Advisability Of adopting definite
plans for cooperation with other min.
ing states for tie benefit of indus
try.
Proposed change in federal mining
laws.
The various committees will bring
in recommendations, and members
generally, are requested to submit
for consideration all matters on which
action by the association is desired.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27
IN RUSSELL GULCH

Mrs. NJ. A. Trebilcock, of Denver,
Is visiting relatives and friends.
Will Jones and son, of Apex, were
in town this week. MIR. Jones has
rented the Stevens house and is pre-
pairing it for his family. He will
work on the Prompt Pay.
w. l.. ShuH accompanied Rev. MIR.
Bonner and DR.. Thomas as far as
Denver. Monday, on their trip to
Colorado Springs. From there the
two will return to their home in
Pittsburg. Mr.. Shul returned to
Russell Monday evening.
James Grenfell and son went fish
ing to Loeb Lomond the latter part
OF the week. They returned Monday
evening. claiming great luck, having
caught close to 100 trout.
Mrs. r. II. Rickard is visiting in
Tabernash.
Mrs. Thos. r. Hughes returned to
Denver Tuesday after a visit of two
weeks with relatives.
Miss Alice Turner returned to
Denver the latter part of the week
Mrs. VIM. Tamblyn and children
went to Denver Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Mellow and children re.
turned to Denver, Sunday
Mrs. VIM. Mellow, of Denver. is
visiting relatives in Russell
Miss Eunice Edwards was a visitor
from Cripple Creek, Saturday.
Mike Schafer returned from Den.
YER, Thursday.
Miss Ella LeProuse left Saturday
for Butte, Mont, to visit relatives.
Russell Gulch seems to be a sum.
mer resort for many Denverites. We
are glad that they remembered the
church while here. Come again. The
large attendance at Sunday school
last Sunday was certainly encourag-
ing. Sometime next month the church
Is going to give harvest festival.
We need your help in order to make
this success. Can we count on
you? Picnics seem to be in the air.
On last Thursday evening a delight
full time was spent at a social gather
ing.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27

The Benight family, motored to
Denver Wednesday via "The Rocky
Mountain Limited" Mrs. Benight
and Miss Cecile will return in a
few days. Curtis, j., will leave Den
ver via the Santa Fe today for a
months visit with relatives and form,
er classmates at St. Joseph and Mary
vile, Mo. Unless the hot weather
back there is too severe he will re-
main until his school opens in Sep
tember
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27
NOTICE TO AUTO OWNERS

A meeting Of those owning auto
mobiles will be held in the Observer
office next Monday evening, July 31st
for the purpose Of organizing an auto
mobile club. The object of the move
ment is to have the motorists act
together to obtain certain regula-
tions in the driving of cars, better
roads. appropriations for road work,
etc. There are now close to 80 cars
in the county and the drivers of
these by acting together should be
able to accomplish results that will
be of great benefit to all. Try to
be present at this meeting.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27
AMONG THE MINES
SMUGGLER MINE
SOLD FOR BIG SUM

The Smuggler mine in Moon gulch,
/ " miles southwest OF Roliinsville.
considered the best gold mine in that
district. has been purchased by a
group Of Omaha capitalists headed by
F. NJ. Godfrey, mining engineer, who
will take charge OF the property Mon
day, says the Nederland Tungsten
Light. The mine is said to have pro-
duced since 1t was opened up nine
years ago over $500, 900 and to have
several times that amount Of ore in
sight. The consideration is under
stood to have been $4,000.
The property was sold by George
NJ. Ashmore, George Craft and Fred
Rehlings of Decatur, Ill. During the
past year and half it has been in
litigation. ID. Wurtz, who owned ad-
joining properties, claimed title to
one of the principal veins of the mine,
and the former owners, who operated
under the name of the A K. r. COM
pany, are said to have spent $4,000
in the courts and paid $4,000 to
Wurtz to get clear title to the
property and his adjoining properties
The new owners spent yesterday on
the property and are now in Den
Yer.
They plan extensive development
of the famous property and will also
increase the capacity of the 30-stamp
mill to so stamps. The company ex-
pect to mine and treat over 100 tons
OF ore day.
The sale of this mine is said to be
due largely to the tungsten boom in
the Rollinsville district, which attract.
ed the attention of outside capital
to the district.
George Ashmore, head of the form
er company owning the mine, is ex-
pected to arrive next week to give
full possession of the property to F..
M. Godfrey, who is to be in charge
for the new company.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27

H. F. Torrey, of New York, who
Is interested in the Brack Hollow
mine above Black Hawk, has been
visitor to the county the past week.
His mine is steady shipper and is
producing good results. which causes
him to consider satisfaction. The
Brack Hollow this week made anoth-
er shipment Of 1S0 tons Of ore to
the Iron City mill, which is now be-
ing put through.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27

Alaska's exports to the United
States the past year was over 50,000..
900. This is the country that Lincoln's
Secretary Of State, VIM. II. Seward
purchased from Russia in 1867. for
$,20O,O00 and which purchase was
alluded to at the time as Stewards
Folly" TIE revenue derived by this
purchase has many times repaid the
original price, and the country is be-
ing developed into rich empire.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27

We understand that nearly all Of
fat bore through the main range has
been subscribed. Eastern capitalists
offered to subscribe $4,000, 900, pro.
viding Colorado would put up like
amount. Denver bankers subscribed
100000 and the remaining $1,000,-
900 is being raised by popular SUBJ
scription with good results.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27
PROMPT PAY TO START

Arrangements have been completed
for working Of the Prompt Pay mine
at the head of Russell Gulch. A
new building and machinery will be
put up and the shaft unwatered. The
mine is not very deep, but when
worked some eight years ago, pro-
duced ore running as high as $4OO. 90
a ton.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27
BLACK HAWK NEWS

q. E. Fritz and son, Vivian, Ben
Olsen and Lou Meyers returned Tues.
DAY from a motor trip to the Will
Jams Forks country. They enjoyed
good Fishing, the total catch amount
Ing to AIS fish, all of good size.
Thos. Dunstone. Jud Kriley and
John Curry were in Boulder park
and caught three boys in the act of
draining one of tie beaver dams to
get the fish. When the water was
let out OF the dam. hundreds Of the
ash We're left on dry land and all
OF these would have persisted had
not MIR. Dunstone and his associates
gathered them in buckets and placed
them in the main stream. AS 1t
was a large number died before they
could be placed in the stream. An
act OF this kind is very unsportsman-
like and is a flagrant violation OF
the game laws, which carries severe
penalty.
The members Of the Sunday school
of the NJ. E. church enjoyed a de.
lightful picnic at Pressler's ranch yes
terday. They were taken out in
autos, which added to the pleasure
Of the day. The motorists of Black
Hawk are becoming as safe in driv-
ing cars as their ne'ghbors in Cen
trel and the school children are no
longer afraid of taking chance with
them.
Mrs. w. w. Huntington and son
left Sunday for Idaho Springs to Wis
1t the Stroehle family.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Hartman, Mrs.
John Eatwell and Miss Margaret
Oates spent Sunday with Mrs. Hart
mans sister in Wheatridge, Colo.
DR.. c. NJ. Froid and wife. Mrs.
Martin Miller and Miss Helen Crook
motored to the valley Sunday in the
Froid car.
Paul Miller has joined the army in
Golden and expects to leave shortly
for the border. He is in the hospital
corps.
Miss Laura Rolling and sister. Mrs.
d. Quainfance, came up from Golden,
Monday
Miss Ethel Artburs, niece of Mrs.
E. T. Jones, was married in Central
Tuesday to VIM. F. Clifford, of Rol-
linsstile. by Rev. Mr.. Coffman of
the NJ. E. church. The couple will
reside in Rollinsville.
Mrs. ]. B. Baril left Monday for
Empire to reside. Her husband is
station agent there.
Miss Nora Crook, who had been
visiting her parents, returned Satur-
day to Oak Creek.
Mrs. julius Nordlein and daughter
Miss Esther, are visiting in Denver
with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Brannin
Miss Amelia Nordlein has been ap-
pointed teacher of the intermediate
department Of the LEGAL school, TAX
ing the place OF Miss Hazel Stribley.
resigned.
Gus Grutzmacher, Earl Kofford and
Robt. Williams let Wednesday morn
ing for Tolland to fish.
Mayor Miller was a passenger to
the valley, Sunday.
Miss Ina Mcmahon, of Basalt, Colo,
is visiting the Grutzmacher family.
The Grutzma cher and K'a's families
enjoyed a picnic on north Clear Creek
Sunday.
Miss Bertha Mitchell is spending
the summer at Arex.
Last Sunday marked the quarterly
meeting of the conference year. Just
one more month and the annual con-
ference will convene. Let us make
the last month the best month. The
church ought to be the most talked
of institution in the town. Are you
helping to put 1t on the map? The
Sunday school picnic on Wednesday
was a success. Everybody present
seemed to enjoy himself.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27

w. S. Smith is moving the lumber
OF the old Casio mill on Winnebago
hill to his mill in Mountain City and
will use the material in building an
extension to the Smith plant. He
will sart the addition next week.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27

The balance sheet issued by the
Ford Motor Co., for the fiscal year
Just closed shows a surplus on hand
OF s59,O00,000 Of which amount $43.-
7SS,151 Is in the banks. The COM
pany does a cash business and only
has 1851 which Is termed as doubt
ful debts.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27
WITH GREAT CELEBRITY
(windsor Poudre Valley.)

IWihusor POudre VaI1ey.J
Any foreigner who does not like
the way this country and its govern
ment are being run ought to be given
his passport to whichever belligerent
nation in Europe he is shouting for
and told to get there as soon as pos.
sible. II America is not good enough
to have their loyalty 1t is not good
enough for them to make their living
in.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27

Judge julius c. Gunter, of Denver.
appears to be the only name that will
be brought before the Democratic as
sembly at Denver for candidate for
governor on August Sth.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27

Steamboat Springs is to have
strawberry festival July 2S and 90.
This would be a fine trip for some,
of our owners of automobiles, and at
the same time lessen the congestion
Of our principal thoroughfares.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27
CHARLES CHAPLIN

In the "Floorwalker," the first of
the Chaplin releases under the Chap
lin-Mutual contract will be shown at
the opera house, Wednesday, August
End.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27

Dave Davis, Erne S. Kloer and John
Terrill started on hike Saturday
afternoon and camped for the night
in the bunk house at the London
mine, and the next morning started
over the range by way of Ute paes.
In passing over the snowy crust
above Frazer on the western slope.
Dave being more weary and heavy
than the rest, broke through the
crust and spraired his knee. They
then pursued a orthwesterly course
and came to Corora, by way Of the
snowsheds and narrowly escaped
death from passing train, that they
boarded and made their way to Tol-
land. and thence by hike to Apex,
where, Dawes leg played out and tele'
phoned Dick Magor to come out and
motor the party in. Davis has here
tofore borne the banner Of being the
chief hiker of the county, but moth
er time, the equalizer of all things.
is getting in her work. and in tie fh-
ture, he, like all of us must go way
back and sit down.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27

For delicious ice cream and soft
drinks go to Teats' bakery.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27

Should Hughes by chance win out,
whiskers will again be in fashion.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27

For Sale-Good riding and driving
horse. Apply to F. G. Moody.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-27

Observer-the family paper-$2.0o.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-08

CARSON CITY. Nev.. Aug s.-Nev-
ada'- new primary law was tried ont TOR
the first time today. the voters Of MI par
ties halloting for delegates 10 their re>pec-
tive State conventions. The results are
awaited with intense interest. since the
primary marks the beginning Of what
promises to be one of the most notable
political campaigns IN the history Of the
state. The biz prize to bc fought for IN
the November election will he the United
-cnator-hip now held by Key Pittman.
senator Pittman " 4 candidate for renom-
nation ON the Democratic ticket. lie i
not without opposition in his own party,
however. and hi chances of returning to
Washington are further imperlled by y
united Republican party which j. planning
Ia put up \ hard fight Ia encompass his
defeat. Other factors that viii add 10 the
interest and uncertainty Of the coming
election will be the vote of the women,
who are IL exercise their ballot rights for
the first time in Nevada. aud the increas-
inc strength az the Socialist party.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-08
Value of BAKING Powder.

DIR. ". II. IIerrick Of New York extolls
the virtues of baking soda-sodium bfcar-
bonate-in the Medical Journal. Accord
ing to this physician, it i probably tho
most generally used Of all drugs. 1t i,
invaluable a a skin lotion. and n non-ir-
ritating antiseptic for wounds. Dissolved
in hot water. it i the best method of re-
moving hardened wax from the ears: il
cures cankcrous sores in the mouth: is ex-
ccllcnt for douche>: ii dissolves mucus; il
neutralizes acids and l. good for flatu-
lency. diarrhea and kindred ailments.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-08

ON townsman and friend, DIR. j. 1.
Harrington. with opportun'ty for a
short vacation. hose To- spend II II the
Lever Rio Grande Valley. His incirna-
ION was the more Influenced ny the fact
that his brother. Or. ii. IL. harrins-
ton for years president Of the !. ana
VI. College Of Texas is now a resident
Of kingsyillc. in that section. ENIrre>
ident Harrington. for = qnarcr 81 !
century has been cmincntly valuable 10
Texas He il az valuable now in his ca
nacitv a. head Of the Great Frisco
Railway System IN Southwestern Tex
rs. our DIR. Harrington came home re-
freshcd ~ his outing. lie says the Rlo
Grandc border literally teens with
United States soldiers and euardSmcn-
thousands of them. and they seem 10 TIC
well provided for hy lncle sam ana set
along well with he people waco
Tribune.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-08
Nothing Doing.

As n reward for good conduct Johnny
mother had taken him 10 the Zoologica
Gardens. says the Literary Digest. An,
inst before starting. Johnny and his Aun
Mary had n decided difference of opinion
n to what did and what did not con>titut
u clean neck.
The walk around the menagerie was +;
sheer delight to the young gentleman unit
he came to the strange animal with long
1.-THE body.
"That's an ant-eater, dear" said tn
mother. Nv
Johnny stood contemplating the crea
ture for some minutes III silence. The
he said quietly:
Cant we hang Aunt Mary mere som
day, mummy"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-08
TODAY IN HISTORY

Date in history
lSl2-Unlted States troops under General
Hull evacuated Canada and entered
Detroit.
1S1i-Fir~t meeting, nj Client. Belgium,
Of the British and American commits
sionerS appointed to treat for peace.
lS16-king Of Naples prohibited Free
masonry and other secret societies IN
his kingdom.
lsi6-Smithsonian Institute founded at
Washington.
lS6l-The Confederate Congress refused
10 accede TO that part Of the Treaty
Of Paris Of 1856 abolishing prIva-
teering..
lSS6-Two men passed safely through
Niagara Rapids in torpedo-shaped
barrel.
lS97-Canovas, Spanish Premier, assas-
sinated by anarchist.
19l1-Carlton Hotel. famous London
hostclry, nearly destroyed by fire.
19l2-The Presidents palace in lIayti
blew up, killing President Leconte
and other officials. Tancrcdc Angus
tc was chosen TO succeed Lccontc a.
president.
19l5-Six Mexican bandits killed and
three Americans wounded in battle nj
Norias ranch, north of Brownsville.
Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-08
With Other Editors
Mr.. Wilson's BeIittled Words.

Like others Of Mr.. Wilson's critics.
Mr.. Hughes finds fault because notes
TO Germany contained nothing but
words. What else should notes con-
tain Massassoit sent Il sheath of ar
rows 10 the Puritan colonists in Mas
sachuSetts and the coloniSts sent back a
horn Of powder and a bag of bullets.
should Wilson have initiated This witty
exchange. sending his notes wrapped
round a shrapnel shell or impaled upon
a %bayonet?
Criticisms Of Mr.. Wilson'S attempts
To settle an International dispute by
legal means come with the worst posi-
bile GRACE from an eXjudge- The United
Sta.cs supreme Court. Of which Mr..
Hughes was lately a member, > one OF
the most powerful tribunals on earth.
The vote of the odd nan IN this court
in "A case of constitutional Importance
is literally able to counicrbalance the
will Of a majority of the American PEG
pie. Let the Supreme tonr.'S DECISIONS
contain nd hing but words. Read them
through from end 10 cnd-thcrc ~ not !;
bavonct in them anywhere. An army
a navy and police force stand ready To
execute the courts will. 10 unpopular
decisions because ii honestly prefers IL
have disputed questions settled even
imperfcctly Nv law rather han by force,
Mr.. Hughes prestige ~ 4 Judge did not
come from thin air. bat was wished on
him by a multitude fl his ~fcllow-citi
zcns. who prcirrrd words to blows. For
good or i'll the world il ruled by words
words in sacred hooks, poems. ~ laws
in newspapcrs and in mems mouths
san Francisco Bullc in.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-08-08
lR1HDAYSlODA

Henry Fairfield Osborn, amous Am
erican scientist. whose researches and
discoveries in the field Of ~paleantology
have gwen him eminent standing through
out the scientific world, IS 50 wears old
today. DIR. Osborn was born NJ Fairfield.
Conn, August ;. 1857, and educated ut
Princeton University. lie began his
scientific career a. professor OF natural
science ut princeton and was later for a
line dean OF the Faculty Of Pure Science
4 Columbia. His services nave been en-
listed By both the United States and the
Canadian Governments. and he has beea
IN the staff Of both the L. :. Geological
SURVEY and the Canadian Geological Sur
-ev. He has contributed several notable
looks to geological literature, also over
90 scientific and educational papers, ad-
reS.eS and memoirs on zoology, paleon-
ology. comparative anatomy and psyche
,ev. Or. OSborn's services TO science
iave been recognized abroad by the con
erring of honorary degrees and other
,onors bv foreign universities and scien-
life societies.
Dr.. George +. Bovard, president Of the
University Of Southern California, go
ears old today.
Congressman Thomas :. Crage, Repub-
can, representing 23rd Pennsylvania Dis
rict. 80 wears old today.
William II. Anderson. noted temperance
dvocate. Il years old today.
+. Anstie Guthrie. famous English hu-
%lorist, go years old today.
Lieutenant-G General Nelson A. Miles. l.
!. A.. retired. "a years old today.
Frederick w. Whitridgc, New York cap
ali-t and traction official, IA years to-
lay.
Charles :. Diehl. war correspondent. 81
ears old today.