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Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
Personal MENTION

L. j. Williams came up from
Denver Saturday evening to at
tend the Masonic meeting.
AL. Vincent made trip to Dem
yer yesterday.
Mrs. James H. Carter was over
from Idaho Springs Tuesday.
Mrs. Chas. Trenoweth was an
arrival from the valley Tuesday
evening. 1
George McFarlane visited his
family in Arvada from Sunday un-
til Tuesday evening.
Richard Davey returned Sun
day from weeks stay in Denver.
Miss Guidita Parteli visited in
Denver the latter part of the week.
Mrs. M. Ross went to Denver
Sunday morning to see Mrs. Dren-
men, who has been quite i'll. She
is much improved, according to
last reports. III
M. O'Hea came over from Idaho
Springs last Saturday. He says
there are so many Centralites in
Idaho Springs one feels perfectly
;at home.
Joe Flynn arrived Tuesday ev-
ening from Baltimore, Md, and
will remain. He was troubled
with rheumatism in Baltimore and
decided to come back to Central.
Mrs. S. M. Rugg went to Den
yer this morning to have her eyes
treated.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. J. Duffield went
to Denver Wednesday,. Mr.. Duff
field is working on big mining
deal.
Mrs. Silas Teats is here from
the western part of the state and
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. H. ].
Stahl.
Mrs. H. j. Teller leaves Friday
of this week for California for an
extended stay.
Arthur Taylor leaves next Mon
day for Chicago to spend the hol-
idays with his family.
Mrs. B. E. Tolman and son,
Jack, returned to Denver Sunday
afternoon.
E. s. Moulton was up from Lake
City Sunday and Monday, looking
after mining interests.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
Big Development Planned
On the Atlantic Mine

Work on the big shaft house of
the Atlantic mine in Hughesville
is being pushed ahead and the
building will be completed by the
first of the year. 1t is thepurpose
of the company then to start sink
ing. The shaft is only 100 feet
deep and will be sunk at least an
other 100 feet. The ore showing
in the shaft and in the sO-foot
drift is exceptionally good. The
ore carries high-grade silver val
ues and Manager r. o. Udall, who
has followed mining a long time,
is enthusiastic over the Atlantic
and predicts that it will develop
into great producer of the white
metal. The mine is within a few
hundred feet of the famous Hard
Money property that has produced
close to $500,O00.00.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16

W. c. Stevens, who was report-
ed very i'll week or two ago, is
improving nicely and is thinking
of taking his usual spring vaca-
tion.
The little Webster baby was
quite i'll for time, but according
to the doctor is much better.
M. E. Blake, of Denver, regis
tered at the Gilpin hotel Satur-
day evening. He came up to at
tend the Masonic meeting in Gem
tral.
Arthur Gray returned Saturday
morning from Golden, where he
had been visiting the past month.
Nels G. Olson went to Denver
Sunday afternoon and returned
Monday evening.
John Stroehle left Wednesday
morning for Denver on business.
Mrs. G. E. Fritz went to Dem
yer Sunday afternoon, remaining
until Tuesday evening.
Frank j. Claiming and sister,
Miss Mabel Miller, and daughters,
left Saturday morning for Denver
to visit an aunt who had just re-
turned from South Africa.
The firemen have concluded not
to give a dance New Years, being
unable to procure music.
The Woodcraft initiated Arthur
j. c. Gray, Mrs. Beatrice Victor
and Mrs. Gertrude Liss at their
meeting last night. Refresh
ments, served on beautifully dec
GRATED tables. regaled the large
membership present.
A community Christmas tree,
under the auspices of the M. E.
church, in Fritz hall, will delight
the young and old Christmas eve.
There will be program and the
general public is invited and
should be present.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
SCHOOL NOTES

We are very glad to see Miss
Graham again enter the G. C. H. S.
after several weeks absence.
Anne and Hughretta Hughes
and Charles Wagner were absent
Monday, being compelled by the
weather to remain at home.
George Fritz was absent Monday
afternoon.
Exams come again next week
and we are beginning to hold our
breath already.
We wonder who can translate
the mistakes made in typewriting
by the blindfolded class?
The League of Nations is still
being discussed in the M. and M.
History class on Fridays.
The First year English class is
discussing the great men who liv-
ed since 1900.
We are sorry to announce that
Violet Reidl, our only Senior, will
leave for Denver, where she ex-
poets to attend the West Denver
High school.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
IN RUSSELL GULCH|B[ACK Hawk NEWS

Game Warden S. T. Harris re-
turned from trip to Denver We'd
nesday. He was after man who
was wanted for killing deer in
this county last June.
Mrs. Mike Reidl came up from
Denver this week to visit her hus-
band.
MIS-. Fred Palaro came up from
Denver Wednesday evening.
Mike Reidl visited over Sunday
with his family in Denver.
Tony Dallapietra, who recently
underwent an operation, is i'll in
st. Anthony's hospital, Denver,
with pneumonia.
The marriage Of Santa Claus in
combination with community
Christmas tree, will be given by
the school children at the school
house on Thursday evening, the
23rd. Be sure to attend.
w. McCampbell went to Denver
this morning to see about selling
a large quantity of pitchblende
ore from the Gold Rock mine.
c. A. Wagner was in Denver
this week, doing some Christmas
shopping.
R. l. Hughes is tearing down
the shaft house on the Hughes
mine and will put it up on the
German, which he has leased.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
Accidentally Shot

Joe Malenk, Jr., was accidental
ly shot in the right forearm We'd
nesday afternoon. He had shot
gun and was going hunting. He
stopped at the Snyder place up
Spring street and in setting the
gun butt down on the floor, the
jar caused it to go off. DR.. Strup-
ler dressed the injured arm and
says the boy will be laid up for
week.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16

The Utilities Commission has
granted the Moffat railroad per-
mission to reduce its passenger
service to tri-weekly trains, three
leaving the eastern and western
terminals of the road on alternat-
ing days. The change was vigor-
ously protested by the citizens of
the towns along the Moffat line,
but the Utilities Commission held
that If the expense of operating
the road was not curtailed, the
road would be unable to continue,
and that the people had better
stand for a curtailment of service
than to have no service at all.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
Bruce Williams Acquitted

Word comes from Steamboat
Springs that Bruce V. Williams,
who was tried in the district court
last week on the charge of having
killed negro, was acquitted. He
pleaded self-defense. Mr.. Will
Jams formerly resided in Central
and his many friends here are
pleased to hear of the happy out
come of the trial.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
The Crouch Mans Song

Frank L. Stanton, of the Allan
ia Constitution, always an opti-
mist, is especially happy at this
time of year. Hear him: No place
for the crouch when the Christ
mas comes; toss it to the wild
winds-drown it with the drums
'Countin' up the blessings-though
trouble come along, there's no
time for singin' of the Crouch
Mans song! Joys in the elements
an shinin' round about, to set the
soul a-singin' an drive the troub-
les out; Better join the chorus
that's thrillin' all aroun'; If Hap
piness comes near you, don't run
him out O. town.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
Midwest Nj. & M. Company
Doing Extensive Work

The Midwest Mining & Milling
company are the most active op-
orators in the county at the pres
ent time. They have just let a
contract for 800 feet of a cross
cut from north Clear Creek to cut
eight proven veins. The objective
is the Silent Friend shaft. The
crosscut will cut this shaft over
400 feet deep. The Silent Friend
has not been worked for 35 years.
The shaft is $50 feet deep and had
good values at this depth. Other
claims that will be cut have strong
veins as proven by surface work
done years ago before the low cost
of silver at the time caused ces-
sation of work.
The company is draining the old
Cyclops with tunnel that will
take the water down to depth of
402 feet. Sixty feet more will put
them into the old workings. The
Cyclops will be worked thu this
tunnel. A hoist will be placed in
the tunnel to work the shaft. The
ore will be trammed thru the tun-
mel direct to the mill.
Drifting and stopping is being
carried on in the ,240-foot level of
the Peruvia. There is ore on both
sides of the shaft. This ore will
also be tunneled to the mill.
The Alaska mine, two miles
from these workings, is also being
worked. A tunnel is being driven
on this vein in ore that runs II
ozs. in silver and above 9 per cent
lead. The Iron City mill, which
is controlled by the Midwest COM
pany, has been running steadily
on the Alaska ore. Oil flotation
was installed in this mill last week
and is increasing the saving.
The company is constructing it's
own mill up north Clear Creek at
the portal of their main tunnel.
This mill will have capacity of
from 60 to rs tons every "a hours.
Rolls, jigs, regrind rolls, Whitley
tables and fiotation will comprise
the '..uipment, with ball mills to
finally grind the pulp before flota-
tion. Most of the ore will be
trammed directly from the point
of breaking into the mill.
The Midwest company is con-
stantly extending their operations
and will soon become one of the
biggest mining propositions in the
state. They have group of the
best proven silver properties to
be found anywhere and with mod
ern milling facilities will be in a
position to save their values. OPP
erations are being economically
conducted under the supervision
of Nels G.. Olson, most practical
mining man, who has a competent
force of first-class miners to carry
on the work.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
Fined For Killing Deer

VIM. Spear, of Denver, who has
been sought by Game Warden S.
T. Harris for the unlawful killing
of deer in this county last June,
appeared before Judge w. c. Full
lerton today and pleaded guilty.
He was fined $4,000 and costs.
Theodore Gulliksen, who was i'm
plicated with Spear, also pleaded
guilty to the charge and was fined
$4,000 and costs.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16

A surprise party was given
Mrs. Geo. L. Hamllik by her lady
friends Wednesday evening. They
had plenty of good things to eat
and enjoyed a most pleasant ev-
ening.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16

The U. S. senate this week pass
ed the bill extending the time of
assessment work on mining claims
for 1919 until June 1921. The bill
has gone to the house and there
is no question of its adoption.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16

DR.. C. C. Strupler's car went
over the bank near Apex Sunday
afternoon. No one was hurt but
the tenders of the car were badly
bent. Four horses were sent out
from Black Hawk to bring it in.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
Wanted-Lesher Dollars

I will pay $40 to $50 each for
LESHER'S octagon silver dollars
of Victor, Colo, according to var
iety. Address H. o. Mann, 224
Coronado Bldg, Denver, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16

Mildred Harris Chaplin in "The
Superior Sex" in a six-reel sub
ject and a Ford weekly will be the
picture program at the opera
house Saturday, Dec. 18th.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16

Farm Wanted-Wanted to hear
from owner Of farm or unimprov-
ed land for sale reasonable. l..
Jones, Box 551, Olrey, Illinois.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16

Cigars, candies and numerous
other articles suitable for Christ
mas gifts at Griffith's.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16

The Silverton Standard has
purchased the Silverton Miner
and henceforth San Juan county
will have but one newspaper.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16

Garlands and Christmas bells
for decoration at Griffith's.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-28
PROMINENT MEN BACK AMENDMENT
Statements Show That National Sentiment for the Suffrage
 Amendment Is Growing.
EARLY RATIFICATION URGED.
Reports Indicate That Special Sessions Are Fastening Effort to Make All Women Voters
 in 1920.

Washington, D. C.-General Leonard Wood, United States Senator War ren Q. Harding of Ohio, and Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, all of whom are being boomed for the Republican nomination for president, have come out in favor of immediate ratification of the Federal suffrage amendment so that all women will be voters in 1920.
 Senator Harding expressed the be- lief that Republican legislatures every where will come to the aid of the Re- publican party by effecting a speedy ratification.
 "Now that we have the overwhelm- ing expression on behalf of woman's suffrage and the ratification of the Federal suffrage amendment is pend ing" he declared, "it is gratifying to know that of twenty-two states which have already ratified, nineteen of these general assemblies have been under Republican majorities
 "I like to believe that Republican state assemblies, throughout the Union will lead in bringing about early ratification. It is in accord with the spirit and purpose of the new era to have the womanhood of America par ticipate in the Federal elections of 1920, under Federal sanction of uni versal suffrage"
 General Wood was equally emphatic "I believe woman suffrage is to have
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-28

George Zahriskie, head of the Sugar Equalization Board, apointed by Presi- dent Wilson, who says: That because this board, all of the stock which is held by the President in trust for the people was not permitted to purchase last August the Cuban sugar crop, four mill lion tons, at 61a cents, the public was gouged out of the sum of $o40,000, ,000 by the profteers who are now charging any price they see it" This, I believe, is only an example of the price the American people are paying in the way of excess profits in all of the necessities of life.
 In conclusion I desire to express my sincere appreciation and deep gratitude to all of the members of the various committees of the Council who have worked so diligently to make the New Haven Trades Council an organization that must demand the respect of the entire community. l sincerely urge every delegate present this evening to make every effort to attend regua1rly the meetings of the New Haven Trades Council and to urge their co-de1egate; to do likewise. If at any time you may be dissatisfied with the policies of this organization or the officers thereof, bring your grievances to the Trades Council. Don't let any officer or any delegation of this Trades Council at tempt insany way to coerce or control your opinion.
 As president of the New Haven Trades Council I have made every ef- fort to make it a democratic organiza- ton by giving every delegate every leeway possible, so long as there is no violation of the principles in which this organization was formed. Further more, l shall expect the cooperation of every delegate in the Council
 Respectfully submitted;
 l. M. ORNBURN,
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-28

member taking stock in this society
 should agree to do all of his or her
 business at the cooperative store. This IS essential to insure the success of this movement, otherWise3 private stores would undermine and destroy this move ment. One of the most essential fea- lures of this movement, is an experi- enced and qualified manager, where failures have occurred in the co-opera- tive movement, 1t Is generally traced to improper management. One thing the Council should guard against, or the committee in charge, is that no one is given the job as manager because of his popularity or relationship with some of the directors. The manager should be thoroughly familiar with buying and keeping books.
 When the committee has secured suf- hcient funds through the subscription of individual members i'll shares in the cooperative store, meeting should be held, constitution and bylaws should be adopted, a president and secretary should be elected, also board of direct ors and a general control committee to supervise the store The committee should be very careful if there is only a sufficient sum of money subscribed to finance one store, that this store be as centrally located as possible, but if pos sible it would be advisable to open up three stores in three different parts of the city. It is useless for me to call the attention the delegates to the fact that increased wages since 1913 has failed Q keep pace with the ever increasing cdst of living. The latest in formation of authentic nature that 1 have been able to secure, was recently submitted by the Department of Labor The department contends that the in creased cost of living has exceeded the increase in wages since 1913, 28 1-10. It is doubtful, however, that the Depart ment of Labor statistics can be- relied upon in this instance owing to the fact that an unfriendly Congress has trim med the appropriations down to such an extent that the department has not, in my opinion, been able to conduct their work ill a thoroughly satisfactory manner.
 The members of organized labor in New Haven may continue to demand in-. creased wages, but these increases will certainly not solve the question of high cost of living Something definite must be done to eliminate the middle man who figures to make 20 to 30 per cent. profit on the necessities of life. The government of our country continues to let Wall Street gamble in the necessities of life without placing any restrictions on them of any importance whatever. For example, if l may quote MT.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-28

. VASE ana uplIrelng enecr spon our national life," he said. Public moral ity will be increased, housing condi- lions improved, the problems of child labor satisfactorily solved, sweat shop evils minimfzed and the train ing given to children in our schools pursed of its present defects.
 ''In short, the difficulties that ap- parently beset cur national future would confront us as immensely more insuperable if we could not look for ward to overcoming them through the assistance of voting women. I have a firm belief that the granting of suf- frage to women gives Us the promise of an amazingly better world in the years to come"
 In speaking of quick ratification of the suffrage amendment, Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler was just as definite in his view that all women should be voters in 1920. He said:
 sT hope that the political arrange ments of the several states which have not yet voted upon this amendment, as well as the attitude of public opin- ion within those states, will permit ratification of this amendment in time to allow many thousands of waiting women to take part in the election of November next"
 Precedent for the action of this group of men was laid down by the National Committee when in Washington, December 10, 1t adopt cd the following resolution:
 sGTShm Rnrprhffoon National tee recommends to the Republican the ratification of the Federal suffrage amendment It con- graduates the eighteen Republican states included in the twenty-two which have already acted. and urges that special sessions in the other states be called before February to complete the ratification"
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-28
BIG NEW FACTOR IN 1920 CAMP AICN
Women to Add Largest New Electorate Ever Added
 to Any Nation.

Women will be powerful factor in the presidential campaign of 1920
 Both of the chief political parties have long since recognized this fact and have set out to win the favor of the 15,0O0,O00 who are eligible to vote by enfranchising the 100000 who are as yet voteless. This is being done by hastening the ratification of the federal suffrage amendment by thirty six states.
 Soon after the present or Sixty-sixth Congress assembled In Washington it passed the federal suffrage amendment by an overwhelming majority.
 The vote stood as follows:
 House-304 for to so against.
 Senate-56 for to 25 against.
 Ninety per cent of the Republicans of the house voted FOR.
 Seventy-nine per cent of the Demo- crats of the house voted AGAINST.
 Eiqhty-six per cent of the Republic ans of the senate voted FOR.
 Forty-six per cent of the Democrats of the senate voted AGAINST.
 Then the race for ratification began. 4WGHly-lOuE O1 tuC nCCCSSdI9 LAAA tJ-SAA states have already ratified.
 The Democratic states which have ratified to date are: Utah, Texas, Mis- souri and Arkansas.
 Republican states which have rati- fled are: Michigan, Kansas, New York, Montana, California, Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, Iowa, Nebraska, Min nesota, Maine, North Dakota, Pennsyl- vania, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Colorado, Rhode Island and Kentucky.
 Democratic states which have still to act on the matter are: Arizona, Okla North Carolina, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi. Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia.
 Republican states still to act are: Connecticut, Washington, Wyoming, Oregon, Idaho, Indiana, Delaware, New Mexico, Vermont, New Jersey and West Virginia
 The importance of the woman vote in aS national political campaign is shown by the fact that the twenty nine states in which women have presi- dential suffrage control 324 out of the 531 presidential electors.
 In many states where only biennial sessions of the legislature are held the governors have issued calls for special sessions to ratify. Many of the states which have ratified have done so at the request of their chief executives, who were anxious that their political party should have the credit of enfranchising the women of America.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-28
POLICEMEN NOT woRKMEN.

New York Feb. 27.-The court of ap- pea1s has ruled that policemen are not workrnen within the meaning of the state workmen's compensation act. A policeman fe11 off box in one of the station houses while attempting to at tach an electric light bulb. The cor poration counsel, in trying to secure him compensation, argued that the police man. at the time he fell, was perform ing the duties of janitor or turnkey and as such was entitled to an award under the compensation law. A lower court upheld this plea, but 1t has been reversed by the court of appeals.