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Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

ASK Josh Bagg about that uncle Of
his that died in prison. Ask him
about lettin' his pore old mother die
in the workhouse. Ask Betsy about
putting big brick into lot of butter
she sold last spring"
Madam, tell you"
See if Josh Bagg knows anything
about feeding ten head of cattle on all
the salt they could eat, and then let
ting them swill down all the water
they could hold, just fore he driv
them into town and sold 'em. See
what he's got to say to that!"
THAT has nothing to do with the
case. l want you to"
"Then there was old Azrael Bagg,
own uncle to Josh, got kicked out of
his native town, and Betsy Bagg' s
own brother got ketched in a neigh
boris henhouse at midnight. Ask
Josh"
Madam, what do you know about
this case?"
Il don't know livin' thing bout it,
but I'm sure Josh Bagg is guilty, what
ever it is. The fact is, I've owed
them Bagg's a grudge for the last
fifteen years, and l got myself called
up on purpose to get even with 'em,
and l feel I've done it."
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
DAIRY SCHOOL ON WHEELS.
Woman Makes a Success of Unique
Butter-Makinq Enterprise.

A travelling dairy school, conducted
by woman, has been one Of the rural
features during the summer in Nova
Scotia, that ancient land Of Evange-
line. Miss Laura Rose, a graduate of
an agricultural college, is in charge of
the school, and great success, it is re
ported, has attended her efforts to teach
farmers wives how to improve the
quality of their butter. Every farm
er's wife who can possibly do so at
tends it when it stops in her neighbor-
hood, and an officer of a local agricul-
tural society said that Miss Rose did
more in a two days visit to his part
of the country than could have been
effected by years OF incessant writing
in agricultural papers, instructions
from butter dealers and public lectures.
Miss Rose travels with her dairy in
a big covered wagon, taking with her
from town to town a couple of churns,
q separator, a butter worker, milk
tester, tinware, salt, butter color, and,
in fact, everything which is necessary
for the manufacture of first-class but
ter except the cream, which is supplied
by the agricultural societies. She did
the same work for the province of Cape
Breton last summer, and her dairy
school is unique in Canada. There
have been other travelling dairies be-
fore, it is true, but the instruction has
heretofore been given by means of DEM
onstrators, which are never so salts
factory. it is said, as work actually
done by the pupils themselves.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
She Knew All About
the Bags Family.

Nov, madam" said the counsel
for the defendant to a little, wiry,
black-eyed, fidgety woman who had
been summoned as a witness in case,
you will please give your evidence
in as few words as possible. You
know the defendant"
know who?"
"The defendant-Mr. Joshua Bagg?"
Josh Bagg? I do know him, and I
knowed his father before him, and l
don't know nothing to the credit of
either of 'em, and l don't think"
I'VE don't want to know what you
think, madam. Please say yes or
mo- to my questions.
What questions?"
"Do you know Mr.. Joshua Bagg?"
Don't l know i'm, though? You ask
Josh Bagg if he knows me. Ask hia
if he knows anything bout tryin' to
cheat a pore widder like me out of
$25. Ask"
Madam, l."
ASK him whose orchard he robbed
last and why he did it in the night.
Ask his wife, Betsy Bagg, if she
knows anything about slippin' into a
neighbor's field and milking three
COWS on the sly. Ask"
Look here madam"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
TROUBLE BEGINS.

Trouble begins with the first back
ache.
Backache comes in many forms
sudden twinges of pain, sharp stitches,
slow, exhaustive aches.
Most backache pains are kidney
pains.
The kidneys fail to perform the
duties nature intends them to do and
the warning of trouble comes through
the back.
Neglect the kidney warning. grave
complications will surely follow.
Urinary disorders, Diabetes,
Bright's Disease, are the downward
steps of neglected kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure every kid
ney and bladder sickness and the
cure lasts. Read this proof of it:
Mrs. Adam Guntle, residing at 701
South Plum ST., Charlottesville, Ind,
says: 81 made a public statement in
1897, saying that Doan's Kidney Pills
had cured a member of our family
after he had suffered for years with
a weak back and kidney troubles.
He took three boxes of this remedy
and was completely cured. Now three
years have elapsed since 1 made this
statement and l am only too pleased
to reindorse it. l have also used
Doan's Kidney Pills myself, obtaining
the best results. have recommended
this remedy to my friends and neigh
bors as one which can always be de-
pended upon"
A FREE TRIAL of this great Kid
ney medicine which cured Mrs.
Guntle will be mailed on application
to any part of the United States. Ad-
dress Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y. For sale by all druggists. price
50 cents per box.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
Costly Litigation.

Samuel F. B. Morse, inventor of the
telegraph alphabet, died in 1872, leav-
ing an estate valued at S524,000. In
the thirty years which have elapsed
since then the expenses of administra-
ton have reduced the estate $780,
900, which sum, under an order of
court, is now being distributed among
the heirs. The bulk of the fortune
will go to the children OF Mr.. Morse
(of whom there were seven) of their
heirs.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

of bushels poured in upon them from
every corner of the world. Their funds
became exhausted. In the middle of
the month the deal collapsed. Panic
followed. Commission men, brokers,
bankers, and the little dealers known
as tailers-who always hover around
a big corner, like king birds around a
crow, getting in a peck now and then,
making and losing small sums with
the minor fluctuations in price-scores
of all those classes of individuals and
firms were left stranded. The bank
president who engineered the deal was
sent to the penitentiary for certain
Misrepresentation.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
FAMOUS CORNERS IN GRAIN.
Immense Deals Wherein Fortunes
Were Made and Lost.

Were Made and Lost.
In the amount of money involved,
the Letter deal of a few years ago was
probably the biggest deal ever launch
ed. Young Mr.. Letter became the most
famous bull in the history of the
board. He bought every bushel of
wheat that was to be had. The price
rose to S1S5, and he had opportunity
to sell large holdings to the actual
consumer at this figure. He was prac-
tically at war with the world. All
eyes were upon him. He lad done
marvelously daring thing, but he want
ed his bubble to grow still bigger. I'm
fortunately for him it brust, and in
stead of realizing a great fortune, he
was confronted with a loss of nine or
ten million dollars. That corner will
ever remain a study in greed.
In direct cor trast to this was the re-
cent Phillips corner in corn. This,
though not a large deal. was one of
the best engineered corners known.
Few deals have ended more dramat-
ically than the attempted wheat cor
ner of 1887, operated by a Cincinnati
syndicate. The members of this syndi-
cate reasoned that they could buy all
the available wheat; but they wrongly
estimated the supply, for thousands
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
Instant Relief from Rheumatism and
Neuralqia.

Here is a case: Mr.. T. Shepherd Of
Whitburn, Sunderland, Ohio, says:
my wife suffered severely from rheu-
matism, and neuralgia. She could not
get one moments rest and was nearly
crazed with pain. Obtained instant re-
lief and a permanent cure by using
the contents of one bottle of st. Ja-
cobs Oil. Their is no other remedy in
the world that will do this. The in
stantaneous effect which St Jacobs OH
produces is a part of its half century
record" st. Jacobs Oil is sold in 25
cts. and so cts. sizes by all druggists.
The words Acts like Magic" Con
quers Pain" which have been used in
connection with st. Jacobs Oil for
more than so years are wonderfully
and truly descriptive.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
NJ Won, Feet Acme ana BurnY

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, csc. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
English centennarian.

Mrs. Macqueeney, a cousin of the ex-
plorer, David Livingstone. has now
reached the age of 107 years and is liv-
ing at Fishnish, Isle of Null. Her hear
ing, which was not good seven years
ago, is now completely gone. Her
memory, too, began to fail many
years ago.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
Baffin Land.

DR.. Robert Bell. who has 4een max
ing a study of the west coast of Baffin
Land, reports that the island is 900, 900
square miles in area and the second
largest island in the world. being sur
passed only by Greenland.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
Winter Resorts

in the South. Southeast and California
Colorado & Southern Ry. and connections
through Fort Worth. Memphis and by
way of the new Delhart-El Paso route.
Especially low round-trip rates will be
quoted and sleeping car reservations
made on request. Write to T. E. Fisher.
general passenger agent. Denver. Colo.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York. Cures
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 30, 900 testimonials.
At all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
Honey Improves With Age.

Honey properly stored will improve
with age and the older it is the bet
ter it will be. But kept in damp
place it soon becomes thin and wa
terry.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
Prefers Home Religion.

The new ameer of Afghanistan has
declared against the admission of mis-
sionaries to his country.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

No one would ever be bothered with con-
stipation If every one knew how naturally
and quickly Burdock Blood Bitters regu-
Iates the stomach and bowels.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Hundreds of dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality of Def
ance Starch is fast taking place of all
other brands. Others say they cannot
sell any other starch.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

''You can't eat your cake and have it.
too" Oats right" answered Mr.. Eras-
tus Pinkley, but on de yuthuh han. If
you eats yoh chickens you doesn't run no
risk o. habbln' 'em stole"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
HIah.PrIced Real Estate.

A piece of real estate was sold in
New York the other day at the rate of
IS per square inch.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
Huge Duck Farm in Australia.

Australia has the largest duck farm
and the largest incubator in the world.
The incubator has a capacity of IL ,440
ducks eggs, or 14,0S0 hens eggs.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
WHEN YOUR GRoCER SAWS

he does not have Defiance Starch, you
may be sure he is afraid to keep it until
his stock of u OF. packages are sold. De-
hance Starch is not only better than any
other Cold Water Starch, but contains 16
OF. to the package and ellis for same
money as II OF. brands.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Guest-We don't seem able to awake
the echoes you advertise. Troubled Host
Them pesky boysi pays em good
a-sleepin'.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

after all. it isn't the big troubles that
bother a fellow so much. It's the little
things that annoy us the most" That's
right. They say a hornets sting is only
one-thirty-second of an inch long
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Only an amateur artist would at
tempt to paint toper's nose in water
colors.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Magician-I would now like to borrow
$50 from some gent in the audience Gent
Here you are Magician-Thank you,
sir. If business is good I'll try to send
this back to you next week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Armanis F. Knotts mayor of Ham
mond. Indiana, marries people free of
charge. And why should not Mayor
Knots tie knots?
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

"Mild?" Well. 1 should say so-Bax
ter's Bullhead 0c cigar. Smoke as man
as you like; they won't hurt you.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Scsh head is an eczema of the scalp-very
severe sometimes, but it can be cured.
Doan's Ointment, quick and permanent in
its results- At any drug store, 30 cents.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Cures Group, sore throat, pulmonary trou-
bles.-Monarch over pain Of any sort DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oil.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
I.IIC CnIIAIrN Eno.

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY, %
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner OF the firm of f. J. Cheney g. Co,
doing business in the City Of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day Of December, A. d. 1885,
rc1 A. w. GLEASON,
tSNNl Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials, free
F. ]. CHENEY g. CO, Toledo, o
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

1t will be a coaled day when Presi-
dent Roosevelt gets through with the
anthracite trust.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Visitor-Your father cleared this farm.
did he not? Haggard Agriculturist-Yes-
of everything but the mortgage.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
WHY 1T is THE BEST

is because made by an entirely different
process. Defiance Starch is unlike any
other, better and one-thirG more for 10
cents,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

"a dose In time saves lives" DR.. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup; natures remedy for
coughs, colds, pulmonary diseases of every
sort.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

There are some who claim that all
mankind will be saved" said Parson Or
thodox in his latest sermon. but. my
brethren. we hope for better things"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Bullhead scent cigar. II you have
smoked one you know how good they
are. II you have not, try one.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Musicians on a strike evidently thinl
they have come to a rest.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

1t is evident by the price list tina
money makes the automobile go.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch There is
none to equal it in quality and guam
tity. 16 ounces, 10 cents. Try it now
and save your money.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Earthquakes may be properly describes
as shocking affairs.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

It's because of their true merit that
so many smokers prefer Baxter Bull
head scent cigar
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Money refunded for each package of
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES If unsat-
isfactory.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Customer-See here; I thought you said
that chicken was good. Waiter-WaSn't
it good. sab? Customer-Nope. The good
die young, you know
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Now 1t is said that a man has invented
a gurgless jug. Thus does all the ro-
nance fade out of life.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Don't let me interrupt you" said the
man with the agents sample case" Il
won't" said the man at the desk. busily
writing away"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

To Cure a Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
SuIu Dy DruRgIStS, FOC-
Halls Family Pills are the best

Side Show Man-See here your paper
said the biggest snake in my state fair
show was twenty feet long, when it's
really thirty-one feet. Editor-Sorry. but
we were crowded for space yesterday and
had to cut everything down.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

1t seems as II the bicyclist ought to be
required to have a pedaler's license.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

In dressing a chicken one should make
| clean breast of 1t.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25
Denver Directory.
SADDLES and HARNESS

with breeching
for t17ii $40 Steel
Horn Stock sad
die for so; $50
Steel Horn saddle
double cinch a
for SIS. Do not
be deceived by
worthless imita-
tions but send
your order direct
TO us and get the
best genuine oak
tanned harness
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

If smoking interferes with your work.
"quit working and smoke Baxter 3
Bullhead--5-cent cigar.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Happy is the girls beau who is also hel
beau ideal.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Mrs. WInslows Soothing SYRUP
For children teething softens the gums, reduces IN
daumaton, afgs pain, cures wind collie 25c bottle
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

There is a preacher in Denver by the
name of Money He may be related to
the Pence. Penny. Moneypenny and Pen
nxpacker families.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

NOT A FISH STORY.
Bakers Bullhead cigar as as good a &c
smoke as you can find. .
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Tor examination before paying for same. Cataog-
free. All goods stamped FRED MUELLER,
l4l3-l5 Larimer Street, Denver. Colorado.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

Ferryboats were made for cross pur-
poses.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-10-25

RANK nFFIcE php and STORE Fixtures.
pHNhi VI luLI DAN Wall Gases, Show Cases,
Mantels, etc Write Z. faulson. 1881 Wazee Denver
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20
A Fatal Quarrel over School Tax.

Guthrie, Ok, Sept. 15.-As result
of n quarrel over school affairs Jo-
seph Watkins, a prominent farmer
Of Beaver county, was shot and in
stantly killed by a neighbor, Dee
Cravens. The school board had made
tax levy which did not meet Wat
lins' approval and the trouble with
Cravens occurred in the latter's
home. Cravens then surrendered to
the sheriff and was released under
$1,000 bond.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20
SAYS ssKIDs" ARE WANTED.
New York Minister Speaks Bitterly OF the
Lack Of Attention Paid 90 the
Aged Ones.

Catskill, N. Y, Sept. 1e.-Rev. DR..
Workman, for many years pastor Of
the Reformed church ut Saugerties.
N. Y, now 80 years old and feeble.
at the Reformed church here has
made an appeal for funds for super
animated ministers. He grew elo-
quent as he pleaded their case. The
doctor spoke bitterly Of the lack Of
attention paid to these old ministers.
"What il wanted in these days." he
said, els q kid A minister of ripe
experience is turned aside for golf
player, and the question is asked:
is he q jolly good fellow" He IN
the one who gets the fashionable
churches and the old minister IL
laid upon the shelf to spend the rest
Of his days as best he can"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20
AMULTI.MILLIONAIRE DIES.
W. s. stratton, Owner OF the Famous In
dependence Mine In tho Cripple Creek
District. Passes Away.

Colorado Springs, Col, Sept. 15.-
w. S. Stratton, the multi-millionaire
of this city, owner of the famous In
dependence mine in the Cripple Creek
district, died at his home in this city
at 9:35 o'clock last night after an
illness of several months.
Mr.. Stratton was born in Jefferson
Vile, Ind, July %, 1s4s. He was edu-
Gated in the schools of that city and
at the age of II took up the car
penter's and draughtman's trade,
which he mastered. He has resided
in Colorado Springs for 30 years,
having come here in 1872. During
all this time he has been more or less
interested in mining, being a pros
pector in various camps of Colorado
as long as Is years before he opened
the famous Independence bonanza.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20
DON'T RECOGNIZE REBELS.
Uncle Sam win Permit the Loading Of Q
Colombian Government Gunbost
ut San Francisco.

San Francisco, Sept. 1.-The
steamer Jessie Benning, under char
ter to the Colombian government
as a gunboat, is to take on her ar
mament at this port and she viii
sail south with large cargo Of arms
and ammunition for the South Amer
lean republics use in fighting the
rebels. Collector Stratton says that
In the absence of any instructions
to the contrary from the officials at
Washington, the Jessie Benning win
be allowed to land and to take on tho
munitions of war now lying at the
wharf. The Colombian insurgents
have not been recognized by this gov
eminent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20
Not the Wife OF sechrist.

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 12.-Sen-
sational evidence was produced in
the suit for $4,000 damages brought
against DR.. Louis Zorn for the kill
ing of Albert Sechrist in this city
June 90. The suit was brought by
a woman who passed as Scientists
wife, but it develops that the woman
is really the wife of Gus Hertzler, Q
Chicago & Alton switchman. She has
lived here under three different as
sumed names.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20
DEATH OF JUSTICE GRAY.
The Member Of the United States Supreme
Court Who Retired Last July Stricken
with Paralysis.

Lynn, Mass, Sept. 1e.-Justice
Horace Gray, who retired from the
United States supreme bench last
July, died at his residence in Ma
liant yesterday morning Of paralysis.
Judge Gray was born in Boston,
March "a, 1928, and was graduated
from Harvard college in the class Of
1s43 and from the law school in
1s49. President Arthur commits
stoned him as associate justice Of the
supreme court of the United States
December 10, 1881.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20
Hs Constrnoted the NIerrlmac.

Newport News, Va, Sept. 12.-Wil-
son Huy, who supervised the con-
struction of the confederate ram
Merrimac, is dead at his home In
Hampton, aged "a. During the war
he was stationed at the Portsmouth
nay yard until Norfolk was evacua-
ted, when he was transferred to
Richmond. Afterward he was APP
pointed paymaster in the confederate
army.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20
ANOTHER MINE DISASTER.
ExplosiOu of Powder In . Virginia Plant
Entombed 10 Men. All OF whom
Are Probably Dead.

Norfolk, w. Va, Sept. 16.-A gas
and powder explosion occurred here
yesterday in the Big Four mine Of
the Algoma Coal and Coke company,
as the result of which James Lester,
an engineer; John Reckie, a Hun.
garian miner, and Is colored miners
are known to be imprisoned in the
mine. There is hardly one chance
for the men to be recovered alive, az
they are beyond the point where
the explosion occurred.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20
A Soft Situation Held for q Forger.

San Francisco, Sept. 16.-The Bull
letin says: Charles Becker, the king
Of forgers, who is now in San Quentin
prison, has been offered good posi-
ton in a Chicago bank when his term
of imprisonment expires. His office
will be that of an expert in the bank
and his duties will be to pass upon
the genuineness Of the paper that
might be presented that the regular
clerks are in doubt of. He has been
offered salary of 5000 a month.