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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-02-28

Ia 1877 there were high schools for
1926 German pupils in Hungary, To
day all these schools have ceased to
exist
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
MINING APPLICATION NO. 1893
Survey No. 15603.-Denver Land District.
United States Land Office,
LN..I., Illlr 1

Survey No. 156O3.-DenVer Land District.
United States Land Office,
Denver, Colo, July "A, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that The Fire
men and Conductors Mining and Milling
Company, by II. ]. Grimm, its attorney
in fact, whose postoffice address is Den
yer, Colorado. has made application for
a patent for 1900 linear feet, on the Lucky
Boy, Grace American Boy and Midget
lodes, bearing gold and silver, with sur
face ground 150 feet in width, situate in
Clear Creek county, state of Colorado
with posted, and by the field notes on file
LUCKY BOY LODE.
500 feet N. 65' e. and 1000 S. 65' W. from
discovery.
Beginning at Cor. No. I, whence the s
Stb M Cor See SedSs Is T. 55 e Cf a,7t the ls
No. 2; thence S. 12o E. $50 feet to Cor. No
3; thence s. 1s' w. 1900 feet to Cor. No.
4; thence n. 12' w. $50 feet to Cor. No. l.
GRACE LODE.
go feet northwesterly and 1440 feet
so9theasterly from discovery.
f6e W stb cG5 ssc M besr9 Is T. H. 70 ao W 9f
to Cor. No. 2: thence S. As = 15' '- f. Isl 81
feet to Cor. No. 3; thence S. 81 IS e.
75s.2S feet to Cor. No. A; thence s 4s' W;
W. 7l1.72 feet to Cor. No g. thence N. As
Is w. I5s;19 feet to Cor. No. l, the place
OF beginning.
AMERICAN BOY LODE.
500 feet N. IL w. and 1000 feet S. Il 70
E. from discovery.
Beginning at Cor. No. /. whence the S.
9Th p. NJ. bears N So 81 TO- w 6552 S2
feet; thence S. So E 1900 feet to Cor
No. p: thence S. 32s w. $50 feet to
Cor. No. 3; thence n. $50 w. 1900 feet to
Cor. No. A. thence N. S2' e. $50 feet to
Cor, No. /, the place of beginning.
MIDGET LODE.
800 feet s. So 3O' w. and 1000 feet ~ So
50' E. from discovery.
Beginning at Cor. No, l.. whence the S.
w. Cor. Sec. 1S T. 3 s., r 73 w. of the 9Th
z. M bears N. 7S9 l. so" W. 6710.02 feet
thence N. So 3O' f. 1900 feet to Cor. No 2:
thence S. 90 S0' f. $50 feet to Cor. No. 3;
thence S. So S0 w. 1900 feet to Cor No.
4; thence N 90 30 w. $50 feet to Cor. No.
l, the place of beginning.
Containing 1884 acres. exclusive of the
conflict with Sur. No. 6S4, Golconda lode
and the Logan lode, and forming a por-
tion of the unsubdivided township S.
of range 73 w. of the 9Th principal meri-
dian, said location being recorded in vol
ume 1o5, pages PCS, 4S1 and 4S43 of the rec
ords of Clear Creek county. Adjoining
claims owners of the above excluded
lodes and the Dix lode.
c. d. FORD.
Register.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
eelaians Like Our Corn.

The Belgian people are further ad-
vanced in appreciation of corn than
any other European people. Consul
Winslow at Liege reports that in 1901
the per capita consumption of corn
in Belgium was two bushels. If the
per capita consumption of the rest
of Europe could be brought up to this
figure it would require 1,4OO, ,O00,O 900
bushels to supply it, or about three
fourths of the entire product of the
United States.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
What AIIiqators Eat.

been found in the stomach of a shark,
but never has such an extraordinary
collection been found as was discov-
cred recently in the stomach of an al
ligator. This alligator was killed in
the Soudan and was more than II
feet in length. In it's stomach were
discovered eighty-five stones, several
birds claws, two human finger nails
and three hoofs of a donkey, to one of
which a piece of rope was attached.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Never Missed Him.

He returning from a long Journey
And, pray. how did you feel during
my absence? You will have missed
me very much? She-Oh, no! Every
night l took some of your old clothes
then l burnt a few cheap cigars in
your study, trampled the mud out Of
the street all over the stairs, and
then it felt just as if my sweet, daT-
ling husband were at home.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Children Overdressed.

There was a time when the small
boys greatest happiness consisted in
going about in his bare feet. The
present-day boy wears shoes, and it
is quite a novelty to see a shoeless
lad. Whereas in former times the
average boy underdressed, to-day he
is overdressed. The former grew up
into a sturdy lad; the latter is tall
and scrawny. How times changei-
Chester (Pa.) Republican.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Supper Clubs at Nassau.

Conspicuous in the social life of
Vassar are the supper clubs that meet
on Sunday evenings, their motto be-
ing, Eat, drink and be merry, for to-
morrow is Monday" The supper is
prepared by the different members in
turn. The names chosen for the In
dividual clubs are the Gobbling
Goops, the Nine Nimble Nibblers, the
Seven Suppers and the Consumers
League.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Used by Egyptian Musicians

The kissar is one of the most an
cient of Egyptian instruments. 1t is
found represented in monuments an
tedating the date of Christ by 1000
years. 1t consists of a circular body
with large triangular frame above,
from the cross-bar of which five
strings pass to the bottom of the
frame. 1t is tuned to the pentatonic
scale
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Improving Fort Monroe.

When the improvements projected
by the government at Fort Monroe are
carried out, the fort as military es-
tablishmelt will be In class by It.
self. 1t will be this country's model
army post and it will be, as far as
money and skill can make it, the finest
military station in the world.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Value of Perseveranca.

An admirable life of our King has
been issued by Religious Bits. 1t
shows how by sheer perseverance our
illustrious monarch worked his way
up from being mere Prince of Wales
to his present exalted position. A
more encouraging present for a child
It would be difficult to imagine
London Punch.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Canvassina BY Proxy.

A company has just been formed in
France to relieve parliamentary can
didates' of all the worries of a general
election. Posters. agents, orators, au-
diences-all are found. Voters, how
ever, are not supplied, but if the can
didate is not elected the company
guarantees to return a third of what
ever he may have paid to secure his
return.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Made Music In oIden rimes.

The rabab of Palestine is sort Of
violin. The body is a square frame
covered with parchment. The instru-
ment is played with bow There is
but one string, thick, coarse horse
hair, but expert performers can, it is
said, get considerable variety of tone
from this primitive instrument.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Trouble With Indian AGENTS.

While addressing the senate Sena-
tor Bailey of Texas said: Indian
agents may be divided into two classes
the smalt and the good. The trou-
BILE is that the good agents are never
smart, and the smart agents are
never good"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Women Needed in South Africa

The British are offering from $3.50
upward to educated women to go to
South Africa as dressmakers, store
clerks, laundresses, florists, book
keepers. cashiers, technical teachers
and mothers helps" The technical
teachers are expected to counsel the
new settlers in dairy work, poultry
keeping and the like, and to serve as
cooks. dressmakers, nurses and house
wives.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Remarkable Family Reunion.

William Lynn, residing southeast
of Pana. ILL.,, recently celebrated the
10Sth anniversary of his birth with a
picnic and family reunion. Two hun
IFS were relatives of the man giving
the picnic. Among those present
were fifteen persons over so years of
age.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Left legacy to Emperor.

The name of the Austrian emperor
recently figured in the will of one
of his poor but loyal subjects. The
sum left to his majesty amounted to
eight shillings. and the emperor ac-
cepted l. as an acknowledgment OF
a singular display of loyalty.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
pIfference in LIterarv Men.

1t is curious that wLile President
Patton retires from the charge of
Princeton in order to devote himself
more completely to literary work,
Prof. Woodrow Wilson, who succeeds
him, has made his reputation largely
by literary work, which he must now
relinquish for the exacting duties of
the presidency.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
French pesertlons in China.

Some eighty French soldiers are
alleged to have deserted to the Chi
nese during the recent campaign in
the far East. Some were made Off
GERS in the Chinese army, but returned
later to their regiment, and were let
off with nominal punishments.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Water Pipes of Glass.

In Germany water pipes are being
made Of glass with asphalt covering
to prevent fracture. 1t is claimed
that they give thorough protection
against moisture in the ground.
against the action of acids and aka
lies, and that they cannot be pene-
trated by gases.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Many Shared in Small Estate.

An unmarried woman's estate of
s625.75 was lately distributed by the
Probate Court of Indiana among
thirty-nine heirs. The largest amount
any one received was SIS, which went
to surviving brothers and sisters. The
smallest amount was 5000, the por-
tion grand-nephews and grand-nieces
received.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Say Chinese are Warlike.

The Chinese are commonly sup
posed to be peace-loving and harm
less. The Zeitschrift fur Missions
kunde, however, declares that China
is the greatest warlike nation in Asia
and that they are in warfare worse
than the Huns.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
A Valuable Nurse.

Mrs. Van Antler-She is a fine
nurse, isn't she? Mrs. Giltpace-
Splendid. Why, I never have to see
the baby from one weeks end to the
other.--Life.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Many Religions in New York.

A single block of the upper east
side of Manhattan island has Roman
Catholics, Jews and ten Protestant
communions, while ethical culturists,
orthodox Russians, Spiritualists and
Christian Scientists and fourteen
other species of Professionalism ara
found in adjacent blocks.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Possible Population OF Canada.

Progressive Canada estimates that
'the population capacity of Canada
can not be less than 100, 100000. There
are 100000 square miles of arabic
land.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Few Survivors of Pioneers.

There are now but twelve survivors
of the Maryland Society of the Cali
fornia Pioneers. In 1887, when the
society was organized. it had thirty
three members. The society recently
held a reunion in Baltimore.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
EXCURSION TO THE NORTH
WESrl

From July 11th to 21st the Union Pa
cific will sell round trip tickets to
Portland, Tacoma and Seattle at a rate
of $40, and to Spokane, Butte or Hell
ena at $35. Stop-overs. Return limit
September 18th. Finest trains in the
world; electric lights, barber shop,
baths, library, etc. See your local
agent, or address %. r. Griffin, Den
YER
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Work Translated Into Italian.

Ambassador Andrew D. Whites
book, "A History of the Warfare of
Science with Theology" has been
translated into Italian. The ambassa-
dor spoke at. the Fourth of July cele-
brations at Leipsig.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Knew Nothing of Horses.

Lord Kitchener says that most of
the trouble with remounts in South
Africa was due to the fact that the
soldiers attending them knew nothing
of the care of horses.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
A Chinese CIarionet.

The soma, a Chinese clarionet, is
the favorite instrument among the
common people, especially at mar
riage or funeral entertainments. Its
scale is from F to G above
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Physical Test for Teachers.

All applicants for teachers places
in Chicago will hereafter be compel,
ed to pass physical as well as an
educational examination.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19
Blossoms Used for Perfumerv.

About 100000 llilogrammes of
roses and 100000 of orange bios
SONS are used annually in the Riviera
for the making of perfumery.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-19

An immense amount of damage was
done by a terrific rain storm that
swept over western New York July
9th.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
THE OATS MARKET EXCITED
IT HELD THE ATTENTION
OF ALL GRAIN SPECTATORS
Shsrp Reaction Followed and Al Grains
Closed Considerably Lower Uneef
the influence

Chicago, March IAN excited oats mar.
ket held the attention Of spectators ID
grains today. Atari e1 shorts covered so
hurriedly that May OILS jumped UP : cents
ana other grains strengthened CD the ~
duence 4 sharp reaction followed and May
wheat closed y lower; May cora %sa7s
lower and May oats only ss@1z up Pro-
visions closed shu6e lower.
The early furry in oats was the outcome
Of report that the heaviest holder q May
outs was ordering No. > mixed oars out Of
regnlar elevators for the purpose q ship
ring az much as possible Of the contract
stock our Of Chicago. Shorts regarded this
as a challenge, and for the first hour there
was q Lively scramble 10 cover Receipts
continued slow and there are 20 indica-
tons thar point to an ehrly increased MOVE
ment- storms are breaking up the roads
which did not come entirely unexpected.
May opened u 10 lgc up, at 44s4u=l. tasr1
momeotollly 70 449sQ44Se ana then went Up
with quick jumps to 46lc. One huve got
nearly 100000 bushels st the hir5 frlle
Later the market quleJed down and o. an
sbeence Of demand prices sil back as
quickly as they advanced May touched
4452 and closed stiu firm, SnQ l2c higher, al
4s5.M45. Receipts were % cars.
wheat was actlve al times, but with
declining tendency that was checked 10y -ne
strength early Ia the coarse grain markets.
The range was small and trade not hesYY.
ane. all told. there was little 81 importance
doing Damage reports continued % come
e. from the Southwest but the crowd vls
slow - believe them, and Oh the heavy
Iaips the feeling was inclined 20 he bcarlst.
English cables were rather firm ana tDe
Fbarp bulge IN oats and the corn Srreuc Z
helped ~ early frJuucgs. The outsider WIS
Ihuying moderately. but tho prevailing sen
ti1neIt seemed ~ lack confidence. Sellers
az the same tiIpe were g. utlous There
/ Was no demand for cash wheat. and there
w2s uo hing significant in lee. Ipts. MI
/ opened e shade higher 20 8 shade lower at
/ u 70 T65S held stes1Y near those prices rue
Z rrst tour or so and then when corn broke
4 easeJ ~ n 49,. Mcy closed easy, 9y lower.
/ At 7taa6C55hs LORI receipts were > cars.
( none u contract grade; Minneapolis ana
( DCiuth reported 51s cars. making d tot5l
/ FOR the three ooints Of :S2 cars. against
/ 3Gi cars last yesr
! Corn was sctive and somewhat nervous.
1 E1rlv II rhe session snail scceptdnees over
/ ight and higher South western markets
/ armed the market. Gables we're Slightly
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
STOCK MARKET WAS LIFELESS

much of the time. but trey we're IN renAty
q symptom Of the underlying neglect Hna
Indifference q capital % the mufEet At
for the general market as 3 whole u mas
maintBined fairly firm undertpne. not
wlthstsndinE the tendency toward stigma
ton. Tint IL 10 say. holders are not sect
Ing 30 market stocks while the demand ls
90 slight that sales could be effected only
81 concession In prices
The period 81 crop uncertainties is at
hand. On "Wednesday OF this week re-
ports cf damage 10 the winter wheat crop
made an effective instrument In the hands
Of the bears IN the stock market. There
Is some apprehension likewise that labor
troubles may develop Curing the spring,
especially IN the coal mining hei6 Wall
street awaits some further light on these
questions.
There has been q good demand for boudE
mostly fen some % the speculative Issues
United stHtes SIS registered advanced \.
and IS coupon and the as - over the clos
Ing call Of last week
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
REFLECTED DECLINING INTEREST
OF THE PROFESSIONAL TRADERS
Mary OF Them Have Taken Advantage
Of Dlllness to Go Of or Their
Spring Vacations.

New York March i--Ib. stock naurFet
was very iistless and ifeless today and re
iected declining Interest even on the purt
of the professional trHders. Many q these
have taken advantage Of The 6uB business
ON The exchange - 60 away for spring VI
cation trips and The absence from the
street ~ many Of the baukerB bud railroad
proprietors who are usually concerned ID
large doines shows the general acquiesence
ia the present stBte Of things The small
traders whose dealings make up The market
devoted their attention 10 the less iinpor-
tbut stocks which have occupied them for
some time pust With the exception q
rise u ~ In American cotton oil. sud TO
be cue to favorable trade conditions there
was no movement Of sufficient Importance
to chronicle. The bank statement show ed
smaller decline IN cast RESERVES than ex-
perrec. but This WIS attn huted 10 The
working - the average system Of cqmpulA-
tion by vhlch the gold shipments on
Thursday squire for only three dave II the
stafewput. The ROOM shorts, therefore,
covered or the publication eud Impaired
some slight strength 10 the market. With
both loan aud deposit items o. the banks
81 figures never before recorded IL the
history ~ the clearing house and with the
srVuS 1owu 10 the small SUN Of So p75,-
H53 the 8esirgb.hy Of caution Ia iucurriug
uhHCatlouE In The cBll market Is clearly
recognized and there is no apparent pros
peet NJ awakened speculation ia the stock
lnurtct
Thr distinctive feature Of the deglirgs Ia
tle stprk market this week hrs been the
prominence II the less prominent STOCKS
which are NOT Immediately allied with the
greet railroad systems nnd the industr1als
~ smaN capitalization. and which are al.
fFoted only by Individual eau Is ana t'e
not ? barometer q good conditions In
terest bas shifted from ore Ia smother 81
these during the week CsuaiIv some os-
tcnsitle resscn was advanced for the but.
Ing Of the particular stocks affected but
they were for rbe most part vague rumors
and ynnrr was often sudden rel6pses IN
prices when rumgrs fuiied q confirmation
am the speculative pools responsible fqr
the movements bad tsksH their profits The
Tun q these movements helped out the
appearance of activity iu the market for
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
RECEIPTS OF CATTLE
WERE VERY LIGHT
THE Market at All Principal Ports Was
Reported as Good and Strong
and Very Steady.

Tn. weakening Of the lamb market last
week, coming right after the bullisa move.
uenr that mad prevailed during the early
psrr ef February, has set the talent on
the unknown seas once more. says the
Drovers' Telegram. During the rapid ed-
vance nothing could be heard on all sides
bur talk Of 81 lambs before snow leaves
the ground. Tue reaction that set In last
week, however, again changed the senii-
nient Of all but the most optimistic.
One prominent dealer on the local yards
declares mat he would not be bit sur
pr!sed were lambs 70 sell under the ~
mark all spring and summer. He gives as
his reason the fact that excessively high
prices Of mutton and lamb always reac,
upon themselves by curtalling the demand,
which in turn means lower values
The ques on Of high prices Of mutton is
ore therefore that admits Of strong argu.
ment from the besr side. Bob the pro
Queer and the manufacturer ube packer or
butcher naturally wish an equitable scale
Of prices 10 prevail but when values be-
come excessively high there is a light IN
prospect As long as Inc butchers can sell
Leir dressed products with no sbatcm mt
o. The demand they naturally give higher
prices for the raw material II there 5 an
at huyWledeed shortage OF supplies through
out the country. When the limit has be %
reached, however and the buying public
stops wish q halt and REFUSES 10 eat tina.
'hss or meat until ~ becomes cheaper,
something has 10 Ter 20, ami that som-.
tl.ns Is tine cos' Of the live sheen
] he question N s. lambs This spripg is
/ one tnd must be fought out by the snort
axe on ne one hand and rhe porkar6o5l +
on the other Whlt interests rhe dealers
Is whether the former can raise the Limit
70 - on whether The latter viii raise ii
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02

higher. hrt were disappointing 20 bulls, az
we're the iucleased receipts But The up
torn Ia oats held corn to ITS EtreuElu ana
May opened - 20 shade lower Fl - y
10 G9lS FluctuHtionS were narrow 9usi
aft er The opening and MAY cold up once TO
g2it, when oats were at their highest. As
soon rs euts started 10 react corn holders
began 10 unloHd. and the market turned
cidpdlv weak Stop-loss orders came out
Frreiy GROUND - The cash demand was
duli and although the weather West was
stiIi stormy country offerings were liberal
MAY broke iaEEcdlr. the offerings being
taken mostly by shorts and holders 81 priv
l1pros May sold as low as Gllad6l~ and
closed heavy and weak, s407sc lower. al
6lG. Receipts were 2o4 cars
light receirts ana higher rrices at the
ynrds COMM gsicn houses did some sinai
buying NJ further advanced prices. On
1he bulge packers offered freely. CcDsid-
erHble ribs were sold and on the grain
slump prices essed under yesterd9v. Nav
pork closed 2lqc lower. az Sl5.45: Msv lsrd
unchanged ~ 81 Pr and May ribs 17i21
Esrfnsred receipts ,or Monday: wheat
q cars; corn I25 cars. oats SIS cars, hogs
80 0o0 head
Cash orotstions were IS follows:
strair6ts 2os5 q. clears sooa3 .
spring specials 4 20; patents 8 2pa3 70.
s@reichts 0G3 -
w.i.eat--No { spring wbes, 7ca7a; No
Corp-No yellow GIN
Oats-Ne ? =: No , white 4slta4TA; No
white 40 1884,
Evr-No - ~
Bsrlev-Frir 10 choice nsNl-r 5aT6ll4
Flax seed-No. I ! &c: Nc ! Northwest tern
i.Gs
Seed-Prime timothy 80
Mess Poyt--Tcr barrel X 2-Gi5 20
Yard Per 10 pounds 9 II ~ 81
SAoy' ribs shies-J Loose 5. 2GdS ~
Dry salGe7 ul5ers-Eoxcd 7An71s
Short clear Substituted s.61gs 70
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
CHICAGn

Chieago, March l.--Cattle-Recelpts 200;
nominal good 10 prime steers 8. 35d7 90:
pog 70 medium 4.0oa6. 80; stockers ana
trtherS -,sQ9 90; cows 2JfI5 90. heiI-
S'S $40 %, Gamers 25I2 Is. bulls
-.|Fg4 ~ calves .. 55d6. %: Texap ia
9seeIs 5000 10. Hogs-Receipts today
- -. nlfket Jdlo higher; mixed and
9uat',leFs D. Nsf7d 20; good 10 choice bea "
, 800 ga. rough heavy g O0d6 %: light
o. 80 loi bulk Of sCles 3 95a6 so she Q
.Neseeipts 100. sheep steady: lambs weak:
s'ou 20 eholse mixed 3 soq4 JO Western
NJ yDH9. 20; native lambs 3 1896. 40;
western lambs 3. 500 20 ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02

ribs 8 -; clear sides s.75. Bacon-Bo1ed
quiet; extra shorts and clear ribs 25d
e.&7l.. clear sl6es Q 20. ReceipCs-Flour
600. wheat Zoo; corn 5000; oats 80 600
>blpuaurs-Fi1ur 600; wheat 1900: corn
47.tHH; cats 5000
Kansas city, March 1-wheat-Niav T3ss:
JAY i5a4, cash No. . hard T3i.0T38a: No
. red 81 No . spring s9ig073. Corn--May
~ =; september 5434; cash No. mixed az
nbl, No. white G5j5 Oats-No . white
A.. Receipts-Wheat 1920, corn o. 600
oats 1900 shipmeB Wheat 1000. corn
81. 30; oats 1000
New York, March l-Wheat-Receipt,
lISrn: exports 144Ooo. Spot steady: Ne
. red s7Tt I. o. b. ahoat and Ssss elevator
No l Northern sos { O. b. aioat; No
nsrd ss9g (. @. b. sdoar. Options closed
inwer.