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THE GILPIN OBSERVER VOLUME XXIII CITY COUNCIL MEETS. Central City, Colo., March 10, 1910. Regular meeting of the city coun cil of the City of Central. Meeting called to order by Mayor Jenkins. Roll call: Present, Alderman Mc- Kay, Ellman, Sonne and Bishop. Ab sent, Aldermen Richards, Maloney, Bass and Carter. Minutes of last regular meeting read and approved as read. An application from the Gold Col lar Mining & Milling company for surplus water read. Alderman Eilinan moved and Aider man McKay seconded, that the con sideration of said application be post poned until next meeting. Motion car ried. License bondß of A. Boggio and of Bart Parteli, for retail liquor dealers licenses, read and on motion made by Alderman Sonne, seconded by Al derman McKay, same were approved a*id licenses ordered issued upon payment of amounts and fees. Water Commissioner Johnson re ported reservoirs full, no mains and very few services frozen, and every thing generally in good shape. Street Commissioner Eldred report ed flume near lumber yard in bad shape, being clogged with ice, etc., but would have same clear in a short time. Report of J. W. McCullough, water rato collector, read and ordered plac ed on file. Alderman Richards entered and took his seat. Report of M. J. Leahy, city clerk and treasurer, read and ordered plac ed on file. Alderman Bass entered and took his seat. City bills amounting to $655.00 and water works bills amounting to $332.81 were read, same having been examined and approved by the Fi nance committee, were on motion made by Alderman Richards, second ed by Alderman McKay allowed and warrants were ordered drawn on the city treasurer for the several amounts. Mr. Bass asked permission of coun cil to dig a ditch along and across Third street for the purpose of lay ing a sewer. Mayor stated that if there were no objections permission would be granted. No objections, per mission granted. On motion of Alderman Richards, seconded by Alderman Ellman, coun cil adjourned. WHY WE OPPOSE AN EXTRA. Editor Arvada Sun: Why are you condemning the ex tra session? Do you not realize that it will insure a Republican victory in this state next fall? A Republican. The above coinmunicatioin was re ceived this week.and It would seem to demand an answer. We believe with the writer of the above that an extra session of the legislature will insure a Republican victory next fall, but notwithstanding this we are opposed to the extra ses sion, and our reasons are higher than those of partisan politics. The legislature should not be called to gether in extraordinary session ex cept in cases of great emergency,and no such emergency exists at present. There is no business to be transact ed that cannot reasonably be left un til the regular session next January, therefore we consider that the $30,- 000 an extra session would cost would be practically thrown away. Not only this, but the fair name of Colorado would be injured to such an extent that It would require years to remove the blot. The effects of Gov. Waite’s apd of Gov. Adams’ extras are well remen* bered. For years afterward Colorado was the laughing stock of the nation. Our state was the subject of miles of copy for the paragraphers and jokesmiths, and the capitalists with money to invest sought other fields. We do not want to see a repetition of this state of affairs, even though it would practically guarantee a Re publican victory for after each of the former extra sessions the voters plac ed their stamp of disapproval upon them in no uncertain tones. Partislan politics is all right in Its way, but there are times when nil party questions should be laid aside for the common good, and this seems to be one of them. There Is no doubt that the sentiment of state is over whelmingly against the extra and we intend to do oar part tow'ard keeping the powers informed of this senti ment. —Arvada Sun. For the best dental jvork at rea sonable prices go to DR. R. E. McKENZIE. Miss Gay McKinnon was taken sick Monday and her condition has been serious. As soon as she Is able she Intends taking a long rest, which will do her much good as she has been having more than her share of sickness during this year. The dance given by the Ancient Order of Hibernians at the Armory hall last night was a grand success. One of the largest crowds that ever attended a dance in this city enjoy ed themselves until a late hour. The music waß fine, and the supper serv ed by the St. Ann society was one fit for a king. Mrs. Josephine O'Brien, of Lead ville, sister of Mrs. Margaret O'Brien of this city, died in Leadvllle the fore part of the week. The remains will bo brought here Saturday for in terment in the Catholic cemetery be side the remains of the husband. Deceased for a number of years was a resident of before remov ing to Leadvllle. HAPPENINGS AT SCHOOL. The mining engineers of the Uni versity of Wyoming accompanied by one of their instructors, Professor Dart, spent last week in Clear Creek and Gilpin counties, visiting mines, mills and tunnels for the purpose of studying methods of mining and mill ing in these camps. Most of the boys are on the University basket ball team and they paid a large part of the expenses of their trip by play ing basket ball at the different places they visited, defeating Idaho Springs town team, last year's cham pions, by a score of 27 to 18, and Central City by a score of 19 to 13. They stated that the Central boys gave them the best game they Have had on their trip. The University boys were entertained by the Junior and Senior classes of the high school at the high school reception room after the Central game. Grade cards were given out last week. We trust that parents will be interested in looking over the cards and will cooperate with teachers in seeing that the work is impoved dur ing the coming months. Every pupil should have presented his card and should have returned it to the school before Friday of this week. In case the card has not been presented at home, the parent is invited to phone Central 5 and the cause for delay will be promptly ascertained. A general teachers’ meeting was held on Tuesday evening in the sup erintendent’s office to arrange for the annual parents’ day program. A fine bunch of base ball enthus iasts have been working out thi3 week. The team promises to be stronger than ever and will have fine support from the school. The butch ers will soon have goose eggs to give away, although the boys have prom ised to save some for the Alerts. First come, first served. The closing basket ball games were played at Turner hall Thursday even- | ing. The Alumni-High school game | was closely contested as each team [ had won one game. The high school clinched the local championship, how ever, by winning with a score of 8 to 0. The Alumni team comprises the pick of the best basket ball play ers that Lave ever played on the high ; school teams, hence the high school ! girls feel not a little elated to be able to give them a "shut out" score. The game between the University of Wyoming and the high school boys gave the spectators a "run for their money" every minute of play. The high school was ahead several time 3, and the score was tied at least a half dozen times during the game. Spectators, men and women, got up on their chairs and out on the floor to cheer the home team and the team deserved all the cheering they got. Both sides played good fast basket ball and the officials w*ere prompt and fair in their decisions. The game closed with the score 19 to 13 in j favor of Wyoming, the smallest score they made in any game during their trip. The reception the Junior and 1 Senior classes of the high school af ter the game was a very enjoyable affair. The Wyoming boys were great ly pleased with the courtesy shown them. A great many visitors enjoyed the Alpha Omega program Friday after noon. The A. O’s treated the school to a first-class debate, a very in teresting play, and to some excellent music. The debate on the proposi tion of moving the Capital of the United States to Denver was won by Robert Morrison and Mary Floyd, J speaking on the affirmative for the A. O’s. The A. Z's represented by Ruth Wiley and Stella Parsons put up a good strong debate for the nega tive but lost the decision. The play, "The Prairie Princess," was fine from start to finish, and the program was voted to be by far the best this year. A box social for the benefit of the high school base ball team will be held In the reception room, high school building, Friday evening. March 18th. Everyone invited to at tend. Every lady bring a box and every gentleman thirty-five cents with a little extra change for punch and home made candies. Games and a good time included. Come along and give the boys a boost. Spring vacation will occur this year April 2nd to 10th. House Furnishing Sale. 20 per cent discount for 10 days at Anderson’s Furniture store. Mince meat like mother used to make and father enjoyed, at Haw ley’s. M. B. Hyndman is now sole agent for tho Victor talking machine as well as the Edison phonograph. Large stock of records and supplies for oach. Call for free catalogue. Cecil C. Morgan, manager of tho Great Bonanzn company, operating the Next President mine, is on bis way to England. Mr. Morgun makes tho trip to his native country upon the advice of his physician. Mr. Mor gan has been suffering with a heart ailment for some time, due, no doubt, to the high altitude of this section. Mr. Morgan will be gone several months. Dr. E. F. Warren last week pur chased the residence of H. G. Shuck, on Ist High street. Consideration $2,000. The doctor and family will take possession of their new home after the first of the month. Mr. Shuck will buy a home in Denver and tho family will reside In that city. Mr. Shuck, however, will remain in Central and await the revival of in dustrial conditions, which is so im minent. CENTRAL CITY, GILPIN COUNTY, COLORADO, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1910. A HURRIED DEPARTURE. Miss Otillia Dabbs, quite an attrac tive young lady of 22 or 23 years of age arrived in the city from Jersey ville, Ills., Saturday of last week. She came to Gilpin county in search of Dr. J. W. Enos, also of Jerseyville, who is heavily interested in the Gil pin-Eureka Mining company and prior to the arrival of the young lady had been spending his time at the prop erty. Miss Dabbs was decidedly in tent upon seeing the doctor, as it seems that he had deceived her and played her false back in Jerseyville. After her arrival Saturday, she pro ceeded up Eureka street on foot, bound for the Eureka mine. Sue be came tired before reaching the loca tion of the mine and sat down to rest. A couple of miners on their way to the Eureka overtook her and the young lady told them when they reached the mine to tell the doctor that his "sister" was on the way. Evidehtly the doctor was not over joyed to learn of his "sister’s" presence in the county for he took a detour of the hills until he reach ed a point where he could board a train and left for other parts. It was stated in a Denver paper that Miss Dabbs sought the doctor’s hand in marriage, but this is not a fact. The young lady would like to meet the medico to have "an under standing." Dr. Enos, it is claimed is married and has a family in Califor nia. Miss Dabbs is still in the city. She is a trained nurse and may de cide to remain here for some time. MILLINERY OPENINGS. Yesterday was a great day for the feminine portion of the community ( and the ladies were out in numbers attending the spring millinery open-] ings of the New York store and Mrs. I Ross. The various and sundry crea-| tions in women’s headgear at these* places to use the expression of the fair ones, “were dreams." The styles, did not run to the extremes (to take; the ladies’ words for it) but werej quite modest in design—compared to the "Merry Widow" and the "Invert-! ed "Nosebag." There were seen at yesterday's displays, the "Celestial. Crown," and the "Cream Puff.” The! “Cream Puff" is “Just grand," fem-| ininely speaking, it’s "a dear." It is, quite a mammoth affair and is a mass of chiffon built up to a heighth of 12 or 15 inches and 30, 40 50 inches in circumference—the size of it only limited to the modest taste 3 of the wearer. Of course, the beauty of this style of hat can be added to with a wreath of roses around the, crown and quite tastily embellished j with onion tops, asparagus ferns—or j a variety of choice fruits The writer’s "better half" riveted her gaze on a small Dutch bonnet with long flowing ties. These ribbons come under the chin and are tied on the left side (presume the side is optio-1 nal with the wearer) in an ernormous bow. To make this creation complete a sprinkling of rich, red cherries surround a large bunch of grapes. It' is very attractive and when on the head the large bow with the flowing ribbons will tend to amuse, enter tain and delight the baby. We pay special attention to de tails in the making and fitting of plates. DR. R. E. McKENZIE. On Friday evening, April Ist, the Owl club will give its mueh-talked-of Post-Lenten ball at the Armory hall. A first-class orchestra from Denver has been engaged to furnish the music. Tickets will be one dollar. A delightful supper will also be served. llie Denver News of Tuesday morn ing contained the announcement of the approaching nuptials of Miss Florence Beaman and Fred T. Mc- Guire. The wedding will be solemniz ed at the residence of Mrs. Dan. Fuelscher, sister of the bride to be, on Tuesday, April 19th. Miss Florence Beaman is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Beaman of this city. The young lady is well and popularly known in Central, where she was born and raised. Charles Fuelscher and John Tea gue, former well known residents of Central, were badly injured in a run away accident in Cheyenne. Wyo., Saturday of last week. Fuelscher is a son-in-law of Teague and they were out riding in a buggy, when the horse started to run. The occupants of the buggy were thrown to the ground, Teague alighting on top of Fuelscher. Fuelscher received internal injuries and was rendered unconscious for some hours after the accident. Fuels cher’s injuries may prove fatal. Fuels cher is a brother of Dan. Fuelscher. of the Zang Brewing company, and besides conducting a bottling works in Cheyenne is engaged in the saloon business. The conventions of the two old political parties will be held in Cen tral Saturday evening. Tickets will be nominated for the city election. The election this spring promises to be more hotly contested than ever before as never in the history of local politics has a victory meant so much as it will in the approaching April election. With the change that was made in the charter by the leg islature, municipal elections in thl3 city will be held every two years in stead of annually as lias been the custom heretofore. A mayor is to bo elected for two years instead of one. and one alderman from each wnrcl is to be elected for the term of four years and one alderman from each ward for the term of two years. So whichever party elects the majority of the long term aldermen it places them In power for four years. MINES GIVE THE TONNAGE. For the average mind to attempt to conceive the magnitude of the mining industries of the United States, to gether with the allied industries that are directly engaged in the production of the minerals and the manufactures that work these products into articles appropriate for the uses of mankind is something like the lay mind at tempting to grasp the mysteries and complexities of astronomical realms. Just a quarter century agone our annual mineral output was only $400,- 000,000. Wielders of the pick, pan and shovel have since steadily boost ed the amount skyward, until in 1907 the production reached the $2,050,000, 000 mark. The year 1908 suffered a decline, but 1909 added a few more millions, and the next year or so will see two and a half billions. The tonnage furnished by mining is seven times larger than that of all agricultural products; 28 time 3 larger than that of the livestock in dustries; oft times that of the for est products; 7 times that of the manufactured industries, and nearly twice as large as all of them com bined. But this great expansion of the mining industry has brought with it Increasing problems of vital import to mining men. For assistance in the solution of these problems the miner has very appropriately turned to the federal government and asked for the creation of a bureau, or department of mines, through which, or by means of which desired co-operation may be effected. The creation of the independent department of agriculture, under the sponsorship of which a dozen bureaus are engaged in grappling with all problems in which the farmer and stockraiser are interested, and the marvelous field of usefulness It has established for itself, are sound and satisfying proofs that the province of our government is to co-operate with those who form its citizenship in the work of wealth creation. Why not extend this beneficient co operation to the mining industry, which is the only other direct source of wealth, in proportionate degree, is the query many times pressed to our statesmen by mining men. The second session of the sixtieth congress appropriated the sum of $12,995,000 for the service of the De partment of Agriculture. Mining “also ran," escaping out of the melee of patriotic statesmen with sharpened axes with a pittance of $750,000. A final comparison will show how the federal government has "fost ered" the nation’s two basic indust ries—mining and agriculture. - the total value of mineral production" was $2,050,000,000. In 1908 the tonnage of the former was ap proximately 553,000,000 tons; of the latter, 300,000,000 tons. Number of men employed by the former, 2.500.- 000; by the latter between 4,000,000 and 5,000,000. Mining is represented in the machinery of the government by one bureau (Geological Survey, de-! voted exclusively to the making of ! geologic and topographic surveys.) Agriculture has a department and 12 ' bureaus. The appropriations of the former total $750,000 per year; for latter about $13,000,000 per year. WheH the American Mining Con gress was organized in 1897 its slo gan was, “A Bureau or Department of Mines." Both houses of Congress were then unanimously "forninst" everything for the benefit of mining with the exception of a small and easily ignored western contingent. Twelve years have seen this attitude change to one of almost unanimous consent to a bureau, the vote on the bill in the House in May, 1908, being 229 for to 21 against. The Mining Congress will continue its efforts, and has already succeed ed in pushing the Mining Bureau bill (H. R. 13915) through the Lower House by a safe vote, which occurr red January 25th of this year. The action of the Senate, soon to come, will determine its fate. As one of the important purposes of the bill is to investigate mine accidents with a view to preventing the loss of life, it is hoped that the Senate will soon ac cord to the bill the consideration its importance deserves, and pass it without unnecessary delay. Big sale of House Furnishings of all kinds at Anderson's. Don’t forget’ that Hyndman is agent for Rainer’s celebrated chocolates. Sale at Anderson's Furniture store. 20 per cent discount for 10 days. The little infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stearns, born Tuesday morning of last week, died Monday. Rudolph Steneck fell Monday and broke his right arm. This makes the third time the boy has suffered a fracture of the right arm. I want to buy 300 feet of second hand track rails, for underground use —What have you? JAMES COYLE. Black Hawk. Colorado. The public is Invited to attend a free phonograph concert of the new March list of Edison records Friday night at Hyndmans’. Twin girls were born Thursday of last week to Mr. and Mrs. James Mitchell. It was thought a day or two after birth that the infants would die, but they are now reported us getting stronger daily. I Pretty soon someone will be declar ing the ten commandments unconsti tutional. EXPECT STRIKE OF RICH ORES Harry Tarbell, until recently coiner of the United States mint in this city, bids fair soon to be in posi tion to care not who coins the gold so long as it is his privilege to mine it. The recent strikes in the War Dance and the Pittsburg properties at Central City served to remind Tar bell that his Pittsburg Extension claim was right in line for big things in a mineral way, and since leaving Uncle Sam’s money-making institu tion he has stepped into his own and gone to doing that which prom ises his successor at the mint plenty of work in the years ahead. The Pittsburg Extension was work ed years ago and was known as one of those tidy little producers which make up the "Empire of Gilpin." But the panic came, silver dropped out of sight, the zinc mixed with the ore kept It out of the smelters, and after putting their reliance on the wrong one of two branching veins Tarbell and his associates thought it might be Just as well to let the thing rest a while. They went into other lines and forgot about the fortune they had meant to get out of the Pittsburg Extension up in Gilpin un til a short time ago, when others be gan making strikes around them. Then they remembered and decid ed to look into their own proposition a little more The once despised zinc had come into its own and everything looked good. That is why Tarbell is getting up a plant of machinery, starting work, and going after some of that stuff which has to keep com ing into the mint if Uncle Sam can go on coining. The Pittsburg Exten sion is located in a most aristocratic section of Gilpin and the two great est strikes made in that county in years appear to be headed straight for the claim. It is believed by ex perts that a little work done in the light of recent developments will lift it into the shipping stage, and Tar bell means to do that work. —Denver Republican. BUELL MILL WILL START. Three or four men who have been employed at the Buell mill the past two weeks have the alterations com pleted and the plant will be in op eration the latter part of the week. A few changes were made in the equipment and the arrangements for handling the ore as it is recieved into the mill. The cars will dump automatically onto the grizzlies, thus eliminating the services of two men who under the old arrangement were j needed in shoveling the ore onto the grizzlies. It is the intention later on to electrify the mill, but this will not be done for the present. The ex terior of the building has been re paired, new tin has been put on where needed and the entire outside I of the structure has been given a coat of paint. Already a large amount ; of ore is in the cars and more is ready as soon as It can be received into the mill. ANOTHER INVESTOR ATTRACTED Mr. and Mrs. John J. Munzer were in the city Monday for a brief stay. While here Mr. Munzer, in company with H. J. Hawley, took a ride over the Russell district to look over the mines. They visited the Alps moun tain and other points of interest and the visitor was very favorably im pressed with what he saw. Mr. Mun zer came to the camp with the in tention of investing money in the mines and when he left he said he was going to Denver to arrange some business matters but would return to Gilpin county within a short time. His object is to organize a strong company for the purpose of carrying on operations hereabouts. Mr. Mun zer has splendid backing. He has mined extensively and with marked success. Ten years ago he was heav ily interested in the Cripple Creek section. He has been engaged in min ing the major portion of his life. INSPECTS THE LOST FLOAT. C. P. Hoyt, of Golden, was In the city yesterday. Mr. Hoyt is one of the owners in the Lost Float mine in Russell district and with his as sociates is thinking of again start ing work on that property. The Lost Float is an old claim of early patent and was worked three years ago by Mr. Hoyt and his company. The shaft is down only 150 feet but some very good ore has been taken cut of the shaft and levels. Lessees have work ed the Lost Float and these met with very fair success. TESTS GILPIN’S ORES. Some Gilpin county sulphide refac tory ore, containing gold, silver, cop per, lead, zinc, iron and sulphur carrying only about $9.85 per ton was treated by a converter testing plant process in Denver with the re sult that the value of the gold, silver, load and zinc recovered was $2150 per ton. This was accomplished by a $6 per ton treatment charge. I\ description of the process appeared in Mining Science, while technical, that is nothing, if the results ary bet ter than by any other treatment. Cost of a plant of any sort does not seem to enter into calculation where the values In the ore aro doubled over any other process. However low-grade ore. If abundant and the process ono of a complicated but successful na ture seems to have the call among mining men. They probably figure that the ore is so abundant that tho cost of the process will soon bo wip ed out and the profits begin to ac crue about the time the ore bodies are at their beßt. NUMBER 50. DIES OF HEART FAILURE. Fred Cirolini, a well known Aust rian saloonkeeper dropped dead Tues day evening shortly after six o’clock of heart failure as he reached the head of the stairs in the Fuelscher building on Spring street, where he was boarding. The body was removed to the undertakers and arrangements have been made for the funeral, which will be held tomorrow (Friday) morning from the Knights of the Golden Eagle hall at 9 o’clock. Fred Cirolini was a good and gen erous hearted citizen. He was of a most liberal nature and never turned a deaf ear on one in need. As far as his limited circumstances would permit he gave freely and his gen erosity won him the friendship and esteem of many. He came here in the year 1892 and for a number of years followed mining. He was in a paying lease in the Gunnell and made quite a sum of money. At one time he conducted the White House and other saloons and at the time of his death was engaged in the liquor bus iness with John Zadra. Deceased was single and leaves no relatives in this country. A mother, two brothers and two sisters, living in the old coun try survive. He was a member of the Eagles, the Catholic society and the Rough and Readies. These socie ties will have charge of the funeral. DIES FROM AN OPERATION. Everisto Telch, an Austrian res ident of Russell Gulch, who was tak en to Denver the middle of last week to undergo an operation for appendi citis, died at St. Joseph’s hospital Friday evening, March llt.h. The re mains were brought to Central Sat urday evening and were taken to Russell Gulch Sunday, where the de ceased was a member of the Forest ers. Monday morning at 9 o’clock from the Catholic church in this city, the funeral was held. The For esters of Russell, and the Eagles of this city, attended in a body. Deceas ed was single and leaves a brother residing in Russell. SUDDEN DEATH OF JOS. MURPHY Joseph Murphy, the nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Murphy, of Black Hawk, died of pneumonia Tuesday morning. Death was most unexpected and comes as an ex ceptionally sad blow for the family to bear. Joe had been at school Mon day and in the fore part of the day seemed to be in his usual good health. He was taken sick in the af ternoon and had to leave school and go home. He grew worse from the time he reached home until death claimed him. The funeral was held this morning from the Catholic church in Central. The death of the bey is generally lamented by his schoolmates. Friends of the family extend sympathy. CARD OF THANKS. We take this method of extending to our neighbors and friends in Gil pin county, the Sadality of the Bless ed Virgin Mary, and the eighth grade children of the public schools, our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for their assistance and words of comfort during the sickness and death of our dear daughter and sister, Anna. We also wish to express our appreciation of the beautiful flowers. Mrs. Jos. Katta and Family. ATTENTION, EAGLES! All members are requested to meet at Golden Eagle hall tomorrow (Fri day) morning, for the purpose of at tending the funeral of Fred Cirolini. A. BALERIA, W. P. SEVENTH ANNUAL EXPOSITION. The Seventh Annual Food and In dustrial Exposition will be held in Denver, March 2Sth, to April 9th, 1910, and for this occasion the Colo rado & Southern will sell tickets from all points in Colorado at one fare for the round trip, tickets on sale March 28th. April 2nd, and April 6th, final limit April 10th. MACHINERY AT A BARGAIN. Plant of machinery for sale cheap for cash. Consistirg of 50 h. p. Ke wanee boiler, 12x16 Rand straight line compressor, three 2% Ingersoll- Sergeant air drills, etc. Apply of Wm. Temple, Black Hawk. Phone Central 74. Imported goods, extensive in quan tity and the best in quality, at the Philipps Merc, company store. The Hawley Mdse, company pride themselves that they carry the very best of everything in the grocery line. If you doubt this, ask your neighbor who is a steady patron of this store. Everything cheap for 10 days at Anderson's Furniture store. Don't ruin your eyes reading by a coal oil lamp. Use electric lights. Lot us point out the difference to you. The Gilpin L. H. & P. Co. Wanted—A bundle of clean rage at this office. House furnlshlnga of all kinda at the A. L. Anderson Furniture Co.