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Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
MEETING OF HOME
ECONOMICS COMMITTEE

The committee en- Home Econo-
mics, department of the War Coun-
Gil, held a meeting at the home Of
Mrs. C. M. Froid yesterday afternoon
Mrs. G. E. Fritz Is chairman, Mrs.
Geo. Williams, secretary, and Mrs. c.
NJ. Froid, treasurer. A general meet
ing at which adj the ladies' of the
county are urged to be present, will
be held next Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock I'm The headquarters OF
the Red Cross in the Elks' building
on Main street. All the housewives
should affiliate with the Home Econ
cniics committee, as this Is one OF
the greatest factors in the war work
This committee will educate the
housewives in the economical manage
ment of the home SO that the food
supply particularly may be conserved
and that there may be enough at all
times to satisy (not the extravagan
or fastidicus) but the modest desires
OF the inner man. Brides and brides
to-be should enroll with the Econo
mics committee, learn to cook ant
save, thus encouraging domestic felic
ity.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
ATTENDANCE OF STUDENTS

Students neither absent nor tardy
during the last semester 1916-'17:
High Schocl-Mcnica Krcuse, Luel-
la Richards, Maude Sonne, Norma
Some, Marion whitman, Aubrey Bow
den. Helen Kruse, Florence Mitchell,
Lola Taylor, Thelma Thomas, Lorraine
Williams.
Grades - James Williams, Henry
Peck, Frances Lundberg, Phyllis Nc
Callister. Pauline Adams, James Bar
bee. Jchn Jeffery, Robert Lundberg,
Ermida Parteli, Bart Parteli, John
Wenzel, Evelyn Flynn, Myrna Kruse,
Alice Light, Helen Mitchell, Irma
Seymour, Margaret Mitchell, Leah
Flynn. Margaret Light. Emma Parteli
Florence Mills, Fion. Lecni, Harold
Coffman. Willie Powers, Salma
Sehukheiss, Genevieve Jessup, Alice
Mitchell, George Goldberg, Leona
Dawey. Francis Bertagnolli, Wilford
Coffman, Jack Powers, Clara Berky,
Violet Mitchell.
Students making the highest aver
ages in their respective classes dur
ing the semester:
High School-Serior class, Margar-
ct Grutzmaehe Junior class, Norma
Scnne; sophomore class. Mildred
Fraser; freshman class. Hesrer 81
monds.
Grades : &c, Gilbert Noble; Ia
Fmnilyn Stahl; 2B, Rubie Wearne;
"a. Francis Bertagrclli; 3B, Virginia
Parsons; ga. Genevieve Jessup; Alb
Robert Caldwell: "A, Helen Rich
ards. Florence Mills and Margaret
Light tie; 5B, Margaret Mitchell GA
Pauline Adams; 6B, LA Prouse; ga
Ima Seymour; 7B, Phyllis McCallis
ter and Leora Crispin tie; IA. E.he
sandam; SB, Frances Lundberg; SA
Melfcrd Salisbury.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
GOLD CUP PROPER
TIES IN GREAT ORE

The Geld Cup Co., operating the
Keystone group of mines in Chase
gulch, have a fine body of ore i'm the
main working shaft. In the S5-6oot
level east, there is vein five feet
wide of lead and copper and the high
grade locks as though it would run
$4,000 a ton. On the 165-fcpt level
there is big body of good concen-
trating ore six to nine feet wide. All
the plats on top are filled with smelt
ing and concentrating GRE and ship.
ments are being made regularly. The
future of the mine is established and
great returns are assured.
The main working shaft is 216 feet
deep and is to be sunk 200 feet deep
er as soon as the surface waiter sub
sides. When the additional depth is
attained in the Shaft. crosscut will
be run to strike the keystone vein
This vein in years past yielded gold
ores running from IL to 20 oZs. to
the ton in the yellow metal. The
holdings of the company consist OF
120 acres of ground, whish is veri'
table network of veins.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
MoYLE-HEATH WEDDING

In Central City, June 20:h, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joserh Ander-
sen, VIM. H. Mcyle, of Black Hawk
was united in marriage TO Miss
Eleanor Heath of this city, Rev. Laur-
ence Coffman officiating.
Bob of the contracting parties
were bern and raised in Gilpin coun-
ty. the groom being i'm the employ Of
the Borzago Mercantile Co., Of Black
Hawk, while the bride is one Of our
younger society buds.
Invir ations were limited to the i'm
mediate relatives of the contracting
parties. After the ceremony an ella
bcra.e lunch was served and in the
evening the happy pair repaired to
their home in Black Hawk, where
they will reside.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
SAMUEL v. NEWELL
DIES IN CALIFORNIA

Samuel v. Newell, once prominent
citizen Of Gilpin county. died at Bon
sal, Calf, last Thursday. He was
"a years old and was known thruout
the state.
Mr.. Newell was pioneer Of Gilpin
county, coming here in 1872 and en-
gaging in the lumber business. He
served as alderman and mayor in
Central City several terms in the
early days. In 1884 he was elected
representative, and 1886 state senar
ter During the administration Of
Benjamin Harrison he was appointed
by him receiver for the United States
land office. then located in this city,
which position he held until the Of
fices we've moved to Denver. He was
a member of the banking house of
John Mellcr & Co, doing business
here thirty years ago, and filled the
position Of cashier. He was largely
interested in mining and fortune
seemed to smile upon him, but re-
verses came after his entry in pol
idcs. He left GMpin county a few
years ago for Goldfdeld, New, i'm the
hopes Of regaining his fortune. He
is survived by his third wife, living
i'm California, and a son by his first
wife, Bert Newell, Of Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
NEW MACHINERY FOR
THE EUREKA MILL

A carload of new milling machin-
cry arrived Monday for the Eureka
mill and is now being installed un-
der the direction of Engineer Isbell.
The mac hirery consists of three Viii
fey tables and a. new deck for an
other, three hydraulic classifiers and
a Dester sinner. The plant will be
the last word in up-to-date and eff
cient milling when the installation
Of the new equipment is completed.
Sinking is progressing in the shaft
and levels will be started as soon
as the station points are reached. A
number Of the stockholders of the
Gilpin-Eureia company are expected
out in a week or two to look over
the property.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
oILPIN COUNTY
RIPE FOR INVESTMENT

With silver, lead, copper and zinc
already at high price and with the
prospect OF still advanced prices. the
Rocky Mountain states ought to be
prosperous by ore production alone.
Colorado in particular should be
prosperous, as 1t not only contains the
above mentioned metals, but has gold,
tungsten, molybdenum and vanadium,
that are now Of vital interest in the
present governmental affairs.
Gilpin county, Colorado, was the
first spot that disclosed to the ma
tion, that this mountain chain was
filled with many rare metals that
would eventually be required to sup
ply the markets of the world, and
for over half century has this little
county annually contributed Its share
of precious metals for the benefit of
the nations commerce wi hout any
apparent exhaustion.
Never in the history of the coun-
ty has the time been SO opportune
fer capital to realize on mining in
vestment as at present. The county
contains all the ores that are now
SO muSh sought fer war purposes,
from the gold that furnishes the fin
ancial end, to the tungsten and molyb-
deumm that strengthens the cannon's
mputh and makes it dreaded war
weapon.
With the influx of capital this sea-
son to develop the mines that have
been idle for many years, new and
richer discoveries are being made,
and development discloses the fact
that the deeper our mines are work
ed the more lasting and richer our
Gre shoots become.
The rise in price of all kinds of
metals is not temporary. but will
continue for many years to come, as
nearly every country in Europe, af-
ter the end of the war will require
our base metals to replenish their
devastated country, and our precious
metals will be sought as medium
OF exchange. Therefore we say to
the mining investor that Gilpin conn-
ty offers great inducements to him.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
BLACK HAWK NEWS

The Women of Woodcraft will hold
a public card party next Tuesday ev-
endng in Fritz hall.
Miss Martha WiIlinski and cousin
returned to Denver Sunday evening.
Miss Anna Penz of Denver is visit.
ing the Schoenherr sisters.
Thos. Dunstone left yesterday for
Georgetown.
Neal Burroughs returned from Dem
YER Saturday morning
Mrs. Thos. Kofford cane up from
Denver Tuesday to attend the mar
riage of her brother. VIM. Moyle.
Mrs. d. w. Taylor and daughter,
Miss Sadie, left Thursday afternoon
for Denver.
zask Mackey has resigned his posi-
tion at the G. V. Fritz store and is
working at the tram round house.
Oscar Rundquist returned Tuesday
evening from trip to New Mexico.
Mr.. and Mrs. McClane, of Wash
ington state, are spending the sum-
mer in Black Hawk.
G. E. Fritz and sons, Vivian, Will
fred and George went out to Rollins
Vile and Tolland Sunday and caught
a mess of fish.
Jake Krell went to Denver Thurs
day. Mrs. Krell Joined him the fol-
lowing day so he wouldn't become
homesick.
Thos. Kofford returned Sunday
from a trip to Denver.
Albert Gates was in Denver Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mrs. Julius Klen, for years a resi-
dent of Black Hawk and who will be
remembered by many friends, died
at her home in Golden this week.
Mrs. p. j. Rundquist went to Col
den Saturday to see Mrs. Klien.
john Stroehle this week moved a
boiler from the Pozo mine and will
ship it to Moffat county.
Mrs. Arthur Seibertz has finished
packing her household goods and will
ship them to Denver tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Duvall and
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Maughan motor
ed to Central City Thursday evening
last week to attend the commence
ment exercises OF the Central City
High school. Mrs. Mauehhn's sister
Miss Margaret -Grutzmacher. was val
edictorian of the class. Miss Grutz-
mae her is brilliant student. She is
we'll known and popular in Golden
den Globe.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
CITY COUNCIL MEETS

Regular meeting of the city coaln-
cil, of the City of Central, held June
18th, 1917.
Called to order by Mayor Wilkin-
Roll call. Present, Aldermen Sey-
mourn Ashbaugh. Willis. Rule. Nc
Callister, Atkinson and Williams. Abb
sent, Alderman Peck.
Minutes Of the last regular meet.
ing read and approved as read.
City Marshal Rian, Street Commits.
sioner Couch and Water Commission
er Kruse, made verbal reports on
conditions of streets. alleys, fumes
and the water works.
Report of city clerk. treasurer and
water rate collector read. Motion
made and carried, that the report be
accepted and filed.
Communication from the Gilpin
County War Council read. Motion
made and carried that the commun
ication be layed over until the next
meeting of the city council.
City bills amounting to $331.05 wat
er works bills amounting to $153.9t
read, the same having been examined
and approved by the Finance Com
mittee. Molten made ard carried
that the bills be allowed and war
rants be issued for the several am
cunts, and paid by the city treasur
er.
Motion made and carried, that the
council adjourn to Monday evening
June 18th, 1917.
June 18th, 1917.
Adjourned regular meeting of the
council Of the City of Central
No Quorum. Adjourned to Thurs
day evening, June 21st, 1917.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21

A. H. Radesky has a force OF IL
men at work under the direction of
Otto Blake OF Black Hawk, and is
tearing up the tram track in the vi
cinity of the Frontenac. Two more
crews will be put to work next week,
making q force in all of about forty
men. There are from 2S to 80 miles
OF track to be torn UP and hauled to
Black Hawk and Mr.. Radesky figures
that with three crews he can COM
plete the work of junking the tram
i'm two months. The engine and tram
cars will be used in hauling the rails
to Black Hawk, where they will be
loaded ON the. c. & S. cars.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
|C|T|zENS Of COUNTY CONTRIBUTE
LITERALLY TO THE RED CROSS
SO 500 Will Have Been Subscribed By Monday
When National Campaign Closes-Every-
one is Expected to Give.

to their wealth or incOme-and no
one can offer good reason for not
giving some amount, no matter how
small.
subscribing to this fund is The real
test of American patriotism. 1t is a
gift for a most meritorious cause, yea
for a sacred purpose-to society
that On the field of battle. cares for
friend and foe alike. The Red Cross
is truly band Of mercy and no mat
ter what your sentiments may be as
to lhe righteousness of the war, the
poor soldier who is sick or wounded
needs care and relief. So when the
ladies solicit you Saturday or Monday
don't commence to hedge and discuss
matters immaterial to the work of
the Red Cross. Give as generously
as you can and III you want to argue,
go behind the shed and have 1t out
sary to admonish those who are to
be solicited. You of course are 10y
al, patriotic and genercms-and you
are gcipg to live up to the liberal
spirit of your neighbor and your coun-
try ard you are gcing to do your
share
The committee that had charge of
the work of soliciting the larger con-
triIbutors feel very kindly toward the
people whom they visited for the
courteous treatment they received and
cannot too highly commend the gen
erostty of the big hearted citizens of
the county. Considering that money
is not as easy to be had in the camp
ais in normal times and that the sub
str.rtiens entailed more or less of a
sa rdfice, still the contributors felt
that they should do their share i'm
this great world conflict and gave as
Willingly as their financial conditions
would permit.
l
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21

Citizens of Gilrin county are res
ponding most generously to the ap-
peal Of the national association Of the
American Red Gross society in their
drive to raise 0O,00O,O00 throughout
the country during the week of June
1925. The executive committee of
the Glpin County War Council that
has been soliciting among the bust
ness men and mine operators are as
sured the amount this county feels is
Its share of Colorado's $1,000,0 will
be subscribed and that at least $2,500
will be pledged. More than $4,000
has already been subscribed among
the heavy contributors-dhcee giving
checks and signing cards fer amounts
varying from $40 to sl5, s25 and as
high as $50.
To raise the balance of Gilpin coun-
tvs quota, the ladies' of the local
chapter of the Red Gross will solicit
amcng those who are expected to
give i'm small amounts, say from 81
to $5. They will start their cam
paign Saturday morning, working in
teams in the several wards of the
county, and will visit adj those who
have not already given or signed a
card. AT least $500 should be rails
ed in this drive.
In addition to giving literally them
selves, the mine managers have SOL
iofIted amcng their men and they are
all signing card for shifts work
or $500. Any contribution of $1.00
or above. does not necessarily need
be i'm cash. The money can be Paid
in four monthly payments, the first
payable July 1st, second August list,
third September LIST and the 4th Octo
ber LIST. By making the payments In
installments, no one cam feel that
they cannot afford to give. Nor should
anyone refuse to give in proportion
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
DEATH OF LOUIS EssMAN

Louis Eastman. an old resident of
Gilpin, was found dead in his cabin
last Thursday evening by ]. E. Quinn
He was last seen on Tuesday, when
Ut is supposed he died Of hemorrhage
of the lungs.
MIR. Essman was horn In Germany,
October 18th. 1876 and had lived in
Gilpin AZ years. He leaves no known
relatives. Jas. B. Gu hbertson. life
long friend of Golden, looked after
the burial expenses. The funeral was
held Monday morning from the local
chapel and was largely attended by
neighbors frcm GilIin.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
UTILIZE THE TRAMwAY GRADE

In the march of time, new things
become old. Many years ago the Gil
pin county tramway was built to car
ny ores from the different mines in
the southern portion of the county
to the mills at Black Hawk. The au-
tomoblie truck is now almost univer-
ealy used for the transportation of
all kinds of freight, and as the tram
way line is now being tunked. would
IT not be q good idea for the county
to repair this grade for not only aalt O.
mobiles, but automobile trucks to car
ry the ores from the many mines
that are being worked in that local
ity?
Frcm the first settlement OF the
county, Spring street hill has been
noted as a dangerous hill for ore haul
ing, as we'll as Its almost impossible
climb by automobiles, and the utiliz-
ing OF the tram bed would furnish
an easy and safe grade for automo'
bile trucks.
We understand that trucks carry
ing from four to five tons OF ore are
ready to be placed on the line as
soon as completed and hauling done
at a reasonable charge. From Rus
sell Gulth to Central City by the
tram route, the grade is slight when
compared to Spring street hill, and
ala automobile travel would be by
that route.
Let the Metal Miners association
take this matter up and see II some
plan cannot be devised whereby this
abandoned road bed can be made
a source of pleasure and profit to
the county.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21
HARvEY-pIckERsoN WEDDING

Earl Harvey. formerly of Russell
Guloh, but now mctorman for the
Denver City Tramway company, and
Miss Edith Dickerson of Nevadaville.
were married this afternoon at the
M. E. parsonage in this city by Rev.,
Coffman. The couple boarded the af'
ternoon train for Denver, where they
will make their home.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21

The Kingdom Of Spain lis new
trembling In the balance and King
Alfonso is willing to retire, provid.
ing the people will elect him presi.
dent OF the republic.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-21

Tenn Reilly and Thomas j. Reilly,
who have spent the last several
months nt Johnson, Ariz., returned
home last Tuesday night.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-23
BOMBS WRECK
BUILDINGS
- IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. April 23.-LAbor
troubles were believed today TO
have been responsible for two bomb
explosions last night.
Seventy.nve guests In the New
Garfield hotel. on the south side.
we're thrown from their beds when
bomb at the rear OF the building
wrecked row OF stores on the first
floor. Michael j. Boyle. former bus
mess agent for the electrical work.
ers' union. recently convicted OF
conspiracy with 10 other men and
sentenced to the Bridewell for ore
year. IL one OF the owners OF the
hotel
Ono man was slightly hurt when
bomb exploded In the basemen.
ot a history apartment building on
Sheridan-rd. Fielding Marshall. the
owner. said he had had trouble with
the ianitorS' union.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-23

SMASHING BLOWS ON BOTH SIDES OF
RIVER SCARPE HERALD EXTENSION
OF FRANC0-BRIT|SH OFFENSIVE

ress is OF tremendously vital i'm
portance.
Since Monday a week ago when
the great French offensive began.
General Nivelle's forces have sc-
eompllshed this:
Capture OF more than 100 guns
from the Germans.
Taking OF 10000 German pris-
oners
RetskinE Of 20 large villages
not Including halnletG
Retaking OF about 90 square mites
Of French territory.
Inflicted losses in killed, wounded
and missing on the Germans con
servatively estimated at 100000.
Two great battles were raging to-
day. One is along the Chemin des
Ladies' Road"-dom-
mating Laon and the plateau. the
other around Moronvillers heights.
the Northern Cham
payne plains
Altho the French attacks are
against the two strongest positions
held by the Germans on the entire
western front. General Nivelle's
men have already won strong foot
holds Moreover they are enlarging
these footholds.
The nghtlng which was in prog
ress today supersedes In Importance
any actions on the entire western
front. AZ any moment newer and
more important situations may be
created.
while the German disaster OF the
past week has been tremendous.
the weeks fighting II
only the first stage OF an entire &C
ton planned by the French. The
Champagne front comprises
only one portion OF the great Fran.
CO British offensive. That offensive
now extends over at least 1875 miles.
Every operation undertaken on the
vast front Is tnter.related.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-23
TURKS AID
GERMAnS0h
WESI!FR0NT
Are Rushed To Fill
Gaps In Ranks of
Kaiser's Men
PEACE ACTIVITY
STIRS BERLIN
Socialists L e a d e RS
Warn Against Too
Much Optimism
BY ARTHUR e. MANN

(StoH CORES pOndenf united Pres6.
COPENHAGEN. april 23.-Berlin
is thronged with Turkish troops On
route TO the western front and
stirred by Socialist peace talk. &C.
Cording to information from the
German capital reaching here today.
Despite the bolstering OF the west
ern front revealed as necessary by
the drawing in OF Turkish forces.
the Berlin public is being fed on
victory" stories by the Berlin
newspapers and the German stan.
All information from Berlin indi-
Gates tacit encouragement IL not &C
tive aid extended the Socialist peace
efforts by the German government
The aim Ia encouragement OF the
peace party among the Russian So
cislists. The German Socialists are
also aiding the government in de-
bouncing the general strike.
hFpbiAH VI AuF ulFfAiuk VI lUt
general committee Of the German
Social democratic party. received to-
day. quoted Philip scheidemann as
declaring; we attempted connec-
ton with neutrals and with the
Russian Socialists. but the newspa.
pers made our work dificult Our
effort II toward general peace But
" peace is impossible we shall nee
essarily accept a separate peace
But we should not be too optimis-
tic
All dispatches emphasized the
vide split between the two Social
list faotions-the Scheidemann
branch. now devoting its energies
TO peace work and the minority
faction. now concentrating on de
rpSnd for democra,iIing OF Ger
msny's government and on further.
ing the general strike
There has been & great influx Of
Germans 20 Copenhagen recently.
and the American legation has been
extremely busy in anti.spy work
A number OF German spies have
been discovered here trying 10 90
10 America. All have been CLOSELY
watched and none permitted 20 seii
The Detroit times., 1917-04-23
TRIES To
KILL POLICEMEN
Only Failure of Revolver To
Work Saves Lives of
Two Officers

A Negro highwayman, surnSis sod
in the act OF holding up a man at
Beacon and Beaubien-sts. Sunday
night. attempted TO shoot down Pa
trolmen BENJAMIN walentowicz and
Herman Frey in resisting arrest. He
pulled the trigger OF a 3s-caliber
revolver four times on the officers
but none OF the cartridges exploded.
In disarming the Negro. the patrol
men used their night sticks freely.
beating him so badly that he had
to be taken 10 Receiving hospital,
where he was confined Monday un.
der police guard HIS condition is
not serious
The ratrolmen came across the
Negro as be was holding up Edward
Forbes, No 1912 Gratiotaye As
they grabbed hi mhe pressed his re.
volver against Walentowicz and
pulled the trigger Frey struck him
on the head with his night stick.
Wheeling. the highwayman turned
his pistol on the second oflcer
The Negro gave his name as vii
liam Hewitt. -Four cartridges from
HIS revolver all show trigger marks
The Detroit times., 1917-04-23
DIR. VANCE 6OWOUNOED.
PLEADS FOR / men SLAIN
DRY NATIoN|BY TORPEDO
Admiralty Gives De-
tails of Hospital
Ships Sinking
GERMANS BREAK
FOR LIFE BOATS

LONDON. April 23.-Details of
the sinking of the British hospital
ships DONEGAL and LAnfranc by
German submarines were made pub
lie by the admiralty last night
Twenty-nine of the Donnegaps
wounded and ~ OF her crew were
missing. From the Lanfranc. which
carried German as we'll as British
wounded. 10 British and Is Germans
persisted.
Both ships were sunk on April IL.
The report declared that when
the Lanfranc was struck a number
Of the less severely wounded Ger
man soldiers, belonging TO the Prus-
sian guard, made a rush for the
boats and when ordered TO await
their turn knelt on the deck implor-
ing pity. Later, the Official report
says, number OF them succeeded
in throwing themselves into a boat
containing a number Of more seri-
ously wounded men which was i'm
mediately overturned.
The British wounded who we're
able 10 walk lined up along the
deck and waited until the stretch
er cases" had been placed In the
boats
One hundred and hfty-two Ger
man 'prisoners" the report says,
were saved by our patrol vessels
Al the imminent risk OF attack by
German submarines"