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Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Mrs. Edwards and her daughter, Miss
May, left on Monday for their home in
Joliet, Ill. The two ladies had been here
during the summer and had most en-
joyable time. 81 never had such lovely
time in all my life" said Miss May. "I
have been in several towns in Illinois
and there isn't a one that can compare in
any way, manner, or shape with Idaho
Springs. We will be back again next
summer you can rest assured" Mrs.
Edwards, too, was more than pleased
with the time passed, Both ladies made
many friends while in the city and it is
to be regretted that they could not re-
main longer.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04
National Encampment G. A. R. Wash
ington, D. c.

More elaborate plans have been made
this year than ever before, and the en-
campment will go down to posterity as
the greatest in the history of the Grand
Army.
The Rock Island system has announced
a rate of SAILS for the round trip from
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo,
with correspondingly low rates from
other points.
Low excursion rates have also been
named to other eastern points, and it is
expected that many will avail themselves
of the opportunity offered.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Harry Young, who has been away from
home for the last fourteen years and who,
during the greater part of that time, has
been resident of the Idaho Springs dis
trict, left Thursday for his old home in
Wisconsin. Who can blame him for
wanting to make the journey?
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

John West who has been visiting in
Nebraska for the last three weeks re-
turned Monday. Mr.. West is proprietor
of the Middle Park stage line. He re-
ports having a general good time and is
glad that he made the Journey.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Father r. H. McCabe, who has been
filling the pulpit for Father Carrigan of
Denver, has returned to his home in this
city. Rev. Carrigan was injured a short
time ago, and Father McCabe was invited
to take charge of the work.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Mrs. Laura Woodford will give a read
ing at the opera house on the evening of
October Il for the benefit of the Women
of Woodcraft. Mrs. Woodford is said to
be talented elocutionist and no doubt
the affair will be well attended.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Representative Barney O'Connell of
Georgetown was in the city last Satur-
day. He was attempting to talk politics
with the delegation from this city who
will be present at the county convention
which meets to-day.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

The Jewish Newyear which is being
observed in Denver this week has at
tracted many of the members of that
nationality to the Capitol city. Among
those who went from Idaho Springs are
Messrs. Simon and N. Weinberger and
Miss Bella Weinberger.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04
This Man Says He
Is Always Happy

that like, and that is Idaho Springs.
l can have more enjoyment in a minute
here than can in Denver in week.
And, anyway, you see am interested
in a mining proposition and the
thought that | am about to realize
good return for my investment made
me angry when the train was delayed.
However, l have hopes that in going
home l will not be compelled to wait
over three minutes in Denver Idaho
Springs is certainly growing fast. Since
my visit here a few months ago can
see a wonderful Improvement Even
down in Kentucky the people who
make it a point to go away for the
summer are always keeping in touch
with the progress of this city. They
are waiting for the day when you have
a large tourist hotel in your midst, and
then Kentucky will be here in force"
t<+%%<*%%**&*&%
ing good up my way" said he, land we
are going to have the busiest winter you
ever saw. You see we expect to be in
line for big season next summer, and
want to be in readiness
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

DR.. Walter Cain was visiting his father,
" Dad " Cain, this week. The doctor is
now a resident of Central City and it is
said that he is doing exceptionally we'll
This is very good news to the people of
this city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Albert Webber, who has been con-
nected with J. J. Sherwin for some time
past, has gone to Chicago where he will
make his home in the future. He has
been succeeded by v. R. Steele, late Of
Pueblo.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

w. A. Kuntz left the first of the week
for Denver, where he will spend couple
of weeks. Mr.. Kuntz has not been well
for some time and he was advised by his
physician to try the valley for short
time.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Dame rumor has it that c. T. McDan-
iels, the popular manager of the Tele-
phone company, will, on next Wednes-
lead one of Idaho Springs charming
daughters to the altar.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

The Hon. c. ]. Nicholas, who makes
his home in Georgetown, was shaking
hands with friends in this city the first
of the week. of course, he was talking
Oo1itics
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

]. w. Clark and wife left last Friday for
Washington, d. c., where they will visit
for some little time. While gone they
will make it point to visit many points
of interest. Mr.. Clark is manager of the
Comstock mine.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Kilian MAUI of Yankee was in the
city Friday. He reports that the camp
is yerv active, regardless of the fact that
considerable snow has been falling dur
ing the last few days. "Things are look
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Mrs. E. A. Jackson, mother of J. {.
Jackson. left for her home in Manketo,
Kansas, last Thursday Mrs. jackson had
been in the city for two weeks visiting
her SON
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Father Conway, who has been deliver
ing series of lectures at the opera
house on Catholicism during the past
week, concluded his work Friaay even
ing. He had for his subject, "Why Am
I a Catholic2" The meetings were well
attended.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Mrs. w. A. Haggott, wife of the Re-
publican candidate for lieutenant COVER
nor, is visiting in Denver this week. She
will return home some time the coming
xveek
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Miss Maud Smith has gone to Long
mont where she will visit for a few weeks.
From there she will join her mother,
Mrs. DIR. Barker, and proceed to Cali
forf1ia
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

A gasoline stove exploded in one of the
Clear Creek house cottages last Tuesday.
Fortunately no one was injured.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

William and Jack Jones were seeing all
that there was to see in the capitol city
this week. We are of the opinion that
they did not let anything escape them.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

On next Wednesday evening the ladies
of the Maccabees will hold their first
meeting in Elk's hall. A large attend
ance is expected to be present as matters
of importance will come before the meet
ing
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Miss Anna Sandberg, of Georgetown
was visiting friends in this city the week
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Miss Helene Miller of Denver, who has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Charles K.
Miller for some time, returned to her
home last Monday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Florence Thurman, formerly employed
in this city as waitress, was arrested in
Denver last week charged with grand
larceny. G. D. Mason, of ST. Joseph,
Mo. accused her of taking $50 from his
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04
Shopping
By Mail

Our Mail Order Department has
been organized for the particular
benefit of our large list of OUT
of=town customers. Every line
in every department is included
and it is as easy to select any
thing in ladies' or misses wear
abIes, kitchen or household fur
niture, as though you were here
to attend to it in person. Our
system of checking orders pre-
vents mistakes and everything
not right is made right-=or
money refunded. Let us send
you our illustrated Fall Cata=
Iogue, telling all about ordering
by mail. ~ II II II IL
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04
. SHORT STORIES
$$SS 49, SS$$$$$$$S$S ~

Try Mothers bread-Mason's.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

DIR. A. B. Daniels of the Honest John
Mining company, who has been in the
district for some time, left for his home
in Mitchell. S. D., last Monday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Mr.. and Mrs R. D. Blair are entertain
ing Mrs. ]. B. Thomson and her two lit
tie daughters. Zelma and Pauline, OF
Victor
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Mrs. ]. J. Sherwin and children, who
have been visiting in the east during the
summer, returned home this week. That
is the reason why ]. J. is all smiles.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Sheriff Sandberg has gone to South
Dakota, where he will pay visit to a
brother whom he has not seen in many
wears.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Mrs. J. c. Jackson was in Denver the
latter part of last week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04
This Saves You Money.

This Saves You Money.
Rancn Dutter. .......... ........... .25c
Blue Hill or Platteville creamery. .35c
Chickens ducks and green vegetables at
THERo'S.
Editor Writ of Topics, Georgetown,
was in the city this woek.
Go to Mason's for Mothers bread.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-04

Go to Mason's for Mothers bread.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
In Honor of Coronado.

Junction City, Ram, April 2s.-At
Logan grove, a native forest of about
100 acres two miles south of Junction
City, a monument is being erected for
the Quivira Historical society in hon
or of Colorado's expedition in 1851.
The location for the monument was
selected by several eminent archaeol-
ogists as the approximate center OF
Quivira, the territory which Coronado
and his band visited. On August IL,
1902, this monument will be unveiled
with appropriate ceremonies.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
PREACHER KILLS DEACON.
Rev. w. II. Pollett, n Successful Ne
gro Evangelist mt EmpOria, the
Principal I'm Mysterious Crime.

Emporia, Kan, April 2s.-Rev. w.
II. Pollett, pastor of the st. James
colored Baptist church, of this city,
shot and instantly killed Isaiah Ed
Winston, emptying five chambers Of a
revolver into his person. The latter
was a local preacher and deacon Of
Pollett's church. Pollett has been sue
cessfully conducting a revival here,
and two weeks ago immersed "a con-
verts in the Cottonwood river, Ed
Winston assisting. The shooting oc-
Cured after q long and pleasant con-
versation between the two, and 30 far
as can be learned, without warning
or provocation. Pollett is q well-ed-
ucated man, and far above the aver
age of negro preachers in intelligence
and behavior. Edminston, while more
on the plantation pattern, was also
fairly educated. Pollett, after the
killing, walked over to the jail, about
a block off, giving himself up to the
sheriff. He was seen, but refused to
talk. The cause Of the shooting is q
mystery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
Did He Send a Valentine.

Topeka, Kan, April 2s.-Frank Sim
mons, a farmer near Perry, was ar
rested ON the charge Of sending OBJ
scene pictures through the mails. It
is thought that Simmons sent val
entine to a farmer named ]. w. Col
by. The valentine in question is OF
; very lewd character, and bears on
the bottom vile insinuation regard
ing the family of Colby. 1t appears
that there has been a feud of long
standing between the families of the
respective parties, and when Colby
received this valentine he went to
work, with the assistance of the
United States authorities, to find out
who the sender might be.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
improvements mt Fort Riley.

Junction City, Kan, April 2s.-The
construction quartermaster at Fort
Riley has received authority to get
the plans and specifications ready
for additional improvements, and the
erection of new buildings at Fort
Riley. 1t is estimated that the work
will cost from $25O,00O to 100000,
all to come out Of this years appro-
priations. This will be one of the
largest appropriations ever given to
Fort Riley at one time, and it will
give employment to hundreds of Ia
borcrs in central Kansas. The cav
airy and artillery barracks, for which
the contracts were let q few weeks
ago, have been commenced and will
be finished by January 1.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
Race oue.tion mt Topeka.

Topeka, Kan, April 2s.-G. c. Glenn
ems, representing the negro people Of
Lowman Hill, a Topeka suburb, filed
suit in the supreme court to compel
the board of education to admit ne
gro pupils to the school in that dis
trict. There has been race troubles
there for several weeks. and it cul-
minated in the suit being brought.
The whites refused to let the negro
pupils attend the same school. The
color line will be tested by this pro-
ceeding.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
May Need state Militia.

"A dispatch from Atwood said: The
settlers of this section are wrought
ND over the encroachment of big cat
tie ranches and an armed outbreak
q threatened. Armed companies of
settlers are riding the country look
ing for owners of tho big ranches,
and It Is likely that the state militia
win have to be called out to preserve
order.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
A Manifesto by Mr.. Love.

]. Mack Love, chairman Of the
democratic state committee, has is
sued manifesto" to the members
of the democratic party, in which
he urges them to retain their iden-
tity as democrats and to refuse to
change the date of the convention
called to meet in Wichita, May %.
He wants the democrats to refuse
to make any concessions to the pop
ulists.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
Fine Thing for Apple Crop.

Troy, Kan, April 2s.-M. ]. Rhue,
q big apple man Of Doniphan county,
says that the recent heavy winds
have been a good thing for the or
chapds of Kansas. The large amount
Of dust carried by the winds has been
as effective in smothering the moths
and other insect pests as a spraying
of the trees with chemicals, he says.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
Big Plant for Chaunte.

Kansas City, No., April ss.-The
Walter s. Dickey Clay Pipe company
will locate a plant at Chanute, Kan,
on account of the gas and water sup
ply. The company secured $50 acres
in the Neosho river valley and q
plant will be erected with capacity
of 500 tons day. Employment viii
be given to 200 men.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
Cattle Brought Good Prices.

Holton, Kan, April 2s.-The big
Shorthorn cattle sale of H. o. Tudor
came of Saturday. Buyers were
here from Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri,
Oklahoma and Texas. There were
1s1 head sold and they brought an
average Of s11s per head, thus bring
ing in the aggregate $15,45s.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
They Must Fay Fines.

Three jointists are languishing in
the Washington county Jail because
they have not money enough to pay
the heavy fines assessed against
them. The commissioners made an
ironclad rule not to release any joint
lists until all fines and costs were
paid.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
Ordered to Leave Argentine.

Argentine, Kan, April 2s.-Henry
Donahue, who was recen ly tried for
the murder Of Noah Long, an old
soldier, and to the surprise Of all,
acquitted, was ordered to leave the
city by the police, owing to the bit
ter feeling here against him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
Te Teach Domestie Science.

The members of the state board
Ct charities and corrections have de-
cided to establish q department OF
domestic science in the girls indus
trial school at Beloit. The work in
the department will be under the di-
rection of Miss Gertrude Coburn,
daughter of the secretary of the
state board Of agriculture.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
Kansas Defeated By Nebraska.

The debaters Of the University of
Nebraska defeated those of Kansas
In an oratorical contest at Lincoln,
Neb. Kansas had the affirmative
and Nebraska the negative of the
question advocating tariff reciproc-
ity.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
HerIsimer Almost DESTROYED.

Fire Saturday destroyed practical
ly all the business portion Of Her
kmer, a town of 500 people six miles
from Marysville. The town is with
out fire protection and the flames
were driven by q Kansas gale. The
loss is 100000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
ProllibitIou Fl Years old.

Sunday was the twenty-frst ami
versary of the adoption of the prohi
bition law in Kansas and 1t was cele.
brated in many churches throughout
the state.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
The Bill VIII Pass.

Representative Bowersock called
up in the house this week a bill in
troduced by him appropriating $780,
600 to be paid to the University of
Kansas to satisfy a claim growing
out of the destruction OF the Free
State hotel at Lawrence in May,
1856. The house committee on claims
has reported this bill with strong
recommendation that 1t be passed
and 1t Is not probable that any seri-
GUS opposition to it will develop. 1t
is said President Roosevelt has in
terested himself In the bill and is
urging its passage.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
Rural Route at Howard.

Howard will shortly have five rural
delivery routes, giving daily mail to
600 families in Elk county.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
want Lower Assessments.

Representatives of the various in
tercounty and long distance tele-
phone companies appeared before the
state board of assessors and asked
for q reduction in assessment over
last year. They claim that their
property is assIssed out Of all pro-
portion to other forms of property.
Burton Opposes Cuban Reciprocity.
Senator Burton, Of Kansas, is
counted as one Of the insurgents
who will oppose the Cuban reciproc-
fty bill as adopted by the house.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
All On Their Honor.

The council Of the University of
Kansas appointed a committee to
confer with the students in regard
to university discipline and student
representation on the disciplinary
committee. 1t is proposed to unite
faculty and student government and
afford the students means of pre-
senting their side Of any question
arising. 1t is hoped that discipline
can be made entirely a matter of the
students honor and that many re-
forms can be secured, such as pre-
vention Of "cribbing" and immoral
conduct. The university authorities
also reduced by one week the term
Of the % students suspended April 2
for 30 days for the part taken in a
neutrality-suspicious. "scrap" over
the freshman colors.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
Cutting in on Telegraph Profits.

The increase in the number of tele-
phone exchanges in Kansas is max
ing big inroads on the profits of the
telegraph companies operating in the
state, according to admissions made
by the representatives Of telegraph
companies before the state board Of
railway assessors.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
No salina Bishop Until Fall.

Bishop Frank r. Millspaugh will
continue in charge Of the Episcopal
missionary diocese Of Salina until
fall, on account of the refusal of the
Rev. Nathaniel Thomas to take the
place. On account of the urgent
need of another bishop in this state,
it is thought than an early meeting
of the board of bishops will be called
to choose a man to fill the place.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
Strong for Chancellor.

Frank Strong, of the University Of
Oregon was elected chancellor of
the University of Kansas by the
board of regents, succeeding DR.. +.
II. Snow, who resigned year ago
because of i'll health. Mr.. Strong
was born at Venice, N. Y, August s,
1889. He was graduated at Yale in
1884 with high honors. He took his
A. M. degree in 1893 and his Phi. d.
degree in 1897. Mr.. Strong has spent
most of his life in the west, being
principal of the st. Joseph, Mo-, high
school from 1888 until 1892, where he
put great life and stability into that
school. From 1892 until 1895 he was
superintendent Of schools at Lincoln,
Neb., and was for time vice presi-
dent Of the Nebraska Association
OF Superintendent and Principals
from 1897 until 1899. He lectured on
history in Yale university and has
been for q number Of years fire.
quent contributor of historical arti-
cles to many of the leading maya
zines. For the last year the regents
have been looking over colleges and
universities, east and west, to find
. man in whom they could intrust
the future of the University Of Kan
sas. No man came more highly rec
commended than Mr.. Strong. Testi-
mony of his magnetic ability in build
ing up and uniting an institution
came to them from every side. He is
said to be a man Of fine stature,
good presence and address. He made
an excellent impression. When he
arrived in Lawrence, at the invita-
ton Of Acting Chancellor spangler,
the faculty at once felt that he was
the man for the place and that he
could harmonic all departments into
one institution.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
EXTERNAL and INTERNAL TREATMENT FOR EVERY HuM0UR


LISA the si
free
Coaedl sss odoue economical
digestive beyond
compounded
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-03
More for the Firemen's Fund.

A Stranger offered Harvey county
farmer $1,000 for his place and paid
down S25 to bind the bargain" Then
he went away. Along came another
stranger. He offered $4,000 for the
farm. He was told to come around
in few days. Back came the first
stranger. The farmer paid him S275
to give up his option; and now he is
patiently waiting for the second
stranger.
New-York tribune., 1902-06-14
PRINCETON PREs,prxrs

Geo.. ~. interesting anecdotes about Pre.t-
attoh and President Wilson N, p-t.
Univ f>ersity in TOMORROW. Tr,,., ince-
New-York tribune., 1902-06-14
MANY INJURED At 4 FIRE.
ONLY ONE OUT OF FOUR HUNDRED EN-
PLoYES DANGEROUSLY HURT

rs
PHILADELPHIA. June 13.-Fire today destroyed
Che novelty mandatory Of II. NJ. Rosenblatt &
Cn- a four story brick structure. and resulted
| IN severe injuries 10 a dozen persons The John
Noffet Public School. which is opposite to the
leather works, was damaged; three dwelling
houses adjoining ~ factory were destroyed
nnd nine others wee slightly damaged. The
rapid spread Of the flames gave rise TO false
rumor that a number Of the employees had been
killed in the burning factory \ member Of the
firm of Rosenblatt & Co. tonight said that all
Of The employees had been accounted for.
There were many sensational and narrow es-
capes most of the four hundred men and women
employed in the factory saving their lives by
leaping from the windows into nets held by
aremen Katie Scheidell, fifteen years DID,
carried down ladder by a policeman. She was
badly burned. and her condition is reported as
serious.
Il is believed a spark from crossed electric
wires fell into a quantity OF celluloid. The fire
caused panic among the employees. especially
those On the upper floors, and for time the
widest excitement prevailed. Firemen and po-
ncemen, however, prevented the panic stricken
workers from leaping until nets had been spread
70 receive them.
Mr. Rosenbatt estimates his loss at SlooWO,
partly covered by insurance, and the loss on the
other properties is estimated at $4,000.