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Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14
Pythian Smoker.

The local Py:h:au lodge kept open
house last Thursday night and invited n
large number Of friends to enjoy an
evening with them. II was III the nature
of a smoker and the guests were treated
to one of the most enjoyable timesi in the
history of fraternal gatherings. The ah
sence of formality and the presence Of
case and good-fellowship was marked,
Vocal and instrumental music, the best
to be had anywhere, delighted the guests
while the oratorical cream of the camp
gave the gathering feast that was only
equaled by the elegant banquet spread
for the enjoyment of the inner man. IL
is the intention of the X p. to continue
these social sessions from time to time.
and il the first effort is to be taken as a
sample of what is TO follow, it bespeaks
many happy evenings for those who are
fortunate to be counted as the friends Of
the Pythians. A guest would be migrate
full if he did not in some manner express
his appreciation of the efforts made by
the K p membership to treat their friends
royalty, and that the knights signally
succeeded in their effort Thursday night
is attested by every one present. These
social occasions go far toward perfectng
the fellowship of man. aud that the PyiB-
ians will reap reward for their efforts is
foregone conclusion.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14
A MODERN HOTEL.
THE IDAHO SPRINGS CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE TAXES THE
INITIATIVE.
WILL MEET WITH CITY COUNCIL.
BIG FIVE MAGNATEs WILL BE INVITED
INTO THE CONFERENCE.

President Birkins of the Chamber of
Commerce, is preparing to call a meeting
ot the chamber to discuss matters of vital
Importance to the city. and it is to be
hoped that full attendance will turn ont
aud unite i'll effort to promote the
city's welfare. The city council will be
invited to meet with the chamber to
discuss ways and means whereby mod
ern hotel can be secured for the city
and Messrs. Daniels and Merrill, of the
Big Five company, will also be invited.
All the efforts of the two civic bodies
mentioned will be exerted to attain this
much desired end and it is confidently
expected that the city authorities will
grant such concessions. and local capital
will give such support that it will be
sufficient inducement for money to be
invested in such an enterprise and hotel
will be assured.
The matter of setting apart a day of
recreation during the tourist season and
extending a general invitation to one and
all to come and spend the day with us,
will also be discussed at the coming meet
ing and in all probability the scheme will
meet with hearty support from all
quarters.
The date of the meeting has not vet
been decided upon.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14
Death Of Mrs. Beckman.

News was received in this city last
Wednesday OF the death of Mrs. Emma
o. Beckman. wife of Morris o. Beckman
Of this city. The remains were brought
to this CITY Wednesday night aud funeral
services will be conducted tomorrow
afternoon a, O'Clock, under the auspices
of Harmony lodge No. y, Degree Of
Honor of which the deceased was an act
tive member.
Her age was d years. five months
and II days. Besides her husband she
leaves son and daughter.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

Owing to the running out of coal the
big Central tunnel power house was COM
PEELED to close down Wednesday night
laying off the tunnel force. The delay
will not amount 10 much. in all probabili-
ty as the Idle coal mines will soon be
started up and the product equal all
demands. Last month the tunnel
contractor beat all previous records
III that bore for speed. making zoo feet
with one shift on the drills. He states
that there has been no change in the
rock-the additional speed being sim
ply due to the fact that things are
being adjusted to making the creates,
possible headway. At the present rate
the tunnel is simply eating its way
through some of the hardest rock in the
district at the rate of at least 200 feet pei
month-nearly seven feet per day. Any
delay in the work means just that much
time lost in penetrating the great zones
of Seaton and Bellevue mountains; also,
loss in wages TO the men thrown out oi
employment.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14
Architect Selected.

A meeting OF the library board was
held last "Wednesday night to discuss
matters pertaining 10 the new Carnegie
library. After much discussion, F. J.
Sterner, prominent Denver architect.
was selected TO draw plans for the new
building and he was at once notified OF
his appointment. He will come to this
city in few days TO consult with the
library board, look over the site selected.
and at once prepare his plans, but in all
probability active work on the construc-
ton will not begin until early spring.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14
More Newhouse Rumors.

From extracts published in this issue
and taken from Gilpin county papers
it is evident that the Saratoga people, at
least, are satisfied that the Newhouse
tunnel is 10 start up. the fact that that
mine has practically closed down. all the
owners inie nd to work the property some
other way than by extracting and hoist
ing all the pay material out of deep and
wet mine. Hints have been dropped and
and the Saratoga people are concerned.
everything has been amicably and salts
factorily arranged. But what about other
people who are as vitality interested in
the progress OF the big bore? 1t may be
that, like the Saratoga owners, it will
take them some time to find that the
future progress of the tunnel depends
upon concerted and satisfactory action
II is evident that from now on money
and not contracts will be exacted to en-
sure the tunnel driving. The reason
therefore is we'll known to all familiar
with current history.
1t is to be hoped that something will
be doing in the breast of the tunnel before
long. The country opened so far ha.
resulted in the starting of enterprises on
this side of the divide that are magnifi
cent in their possibilities, and there will
be others later on. The continuation OF
the thoroughfare from now on should be
marked by opening . succession Of gold
producing veins at great depth, the nm
watering OF extensive workings in same
and the resultant enconomical operation
SO greatly desired. While the Newhouse
may not be the only long tunnel designed
to cut the veins of two counties at depth
the fact remains that it is the only one
whose breast has already crossed the line
and is within I, 900 feet of one of the most
prolific known gold producing zones in
Northern Colorado. This fact alone
makes Its further progress of absorbing
interest. That it will be of vast benefit
TO the people of both counties is now
recognized.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14
Death Of an Old Resident.

Thomas b. Harris, resident of this
county for the past so years, died at the
Clear Creek house this morning at 5a5.
paralysis last Tuesday night and was
completely prostrated and did not again
regain CONSCIOUSNESS. A sister, Mrs 4
II. Brainard, at 2oI4 broadway, New
York City haa been telegraphed of his
death. End the disposal of the remains
will await her reply. In the meantime
the body lies at Trathen's undertaking
parlors. Another sister resides in CD j.
cago.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

Idaho Springs appreciates her recogin-
ton by the new state association of Elks
formed on Wednesday at Colorado
Springs in giving her the responsible
Office of treasurer. We understand that
there was an energetic but friendly lock
ing of horns by X. c. Bonney and J. J..
May over the coveted honor. For time
it looked like the odds were in the for
mers favor, as he had the advantage of
beipg the first on the ground, and then
he had Rufus Choate, jr.. present to root
for him in the lobby, Bonney is an ex-
perienced tactician, forcible debater.
fruitful in expedients, the growth Of a
long and varied experience in convention
and legislative halls. May, on the other
hand, believes in vigorously going after
things in hammer and tongs style.
If there is any fnesse in mis- makeup, he
keeps il carefully hidden. A pretty fair
debater, quick at repartee, and a constant
attendant and indefatigable worker for
B P. o. E. principles, he is a strong man
with the order locally as we'll as in Aspen,
where he formerly belonged. We under
stand that the contest was pretty close.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14
Ciipin County Vote.

The official vote of Cilpin county fol-
lows: Votes cast I.74a. For supreme
judge; Campbell, 7z7; knight, Ie: Overs.
36S; Sweet, IS; Wilson. AIS. For county
clerk and recorder: Altvster, Democrat,
o64; Lewis. Republican, 77s- For cons
table: Fish. Democrat, SIS; RetallAck.
Republican, 463; Pearce, Democrat, Is5;
Rowe, Republican. I66; O'Meara. Demo
CRATIC Whitford, Republican. 7o9.
Aliva,er, the newly elected county
clerk and recorder. will probably take
Office Mond.y as his term is to fill a
vacancy. The constables will not qualify
until January.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14
Fulton Company incorporated

Among the new interpretations filed
with the secretary Of state this week is
that of The Fulton Mining and Milling
company; capital stock $500, 900; directors
Lewis l.. Roberts. James L. Lindsay, Jo-
siah NJ. craize and Stephen A. Noyes;
principal Office. Idaho Springs.
Extended notice of this new company
appeared in these columns last week
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14
|T0 Be INSTALLED.
BIC SUN AND MOON TRANSFORMER
ARRIVED IN THE CITY LAST
THURSDAY.
WlLL Be WoRkIMG BY MONDAY.
OPERATORS NOW INDEPENDENT OF
n COAL STRIKES OR LocnouTs.

The two new transformers to replace
1hose of the sun and Moon mine de-
ksroyed by dynamiters in July last came
In Thursday, and will at once be placed
IN position. They are IS XIV, 10000
solts primary, 400 volts secondary. 90
kycle, and weigh 5000 pounds each.
The arrival of these big transformers is
Fery opportune. placing the Sun and
Moon management entirely independent
bf any possible coal famine, as they will
un the compressors which operate in
urn the holster. pumps and machine
)rills OF the property. The transformers
re connected by cable with the United
light and Power electric plant Of George
bwn, IS miles distant, the primary
ower for all which comes from the
Iaters of Clear lake. some two miles
iii farther tow.rd-the range. This is
Fuly a magnificent power system. uiilis-
BE- one of natures resources that %
pt only inexhaustible but beyond the
BE Of strikes or lockouts.
The Sun ana Moon being one OF our
balm standbys. the senseless destruction
its property. and murderous disregard
the lives of its employees. naturally
oused deep resentment in this commu.
BY and feeling that something should
done to show outsiders how the great
hjoriiy of our people stood. A meet
Of the Citizens League was called to
nsider the matter, and it was uuani-
Lousiy decided TO reimburse the Sun and
Bon people for their loss. This action
as felt called for. ~ one of the cardinal
knets Of the league is to protect property
rom acts of violence. II is noteworthy
hat the sum of 97Sso Vas voluntarily
koutributee by different u'embers at that
pecsine. and tnst smoun; 10 IN -sss>
)eseue's treasury. subject to the check Of
She Sun and Moon management.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

An accident at the Comstock mine last
Tuesday caused the foreman Phil Regsn
tc 20 out of coumision for q short time,
and wiIfIe sh& &s~uands inflicted were not
dangerous they are more or less painful.
A roofrock was disiodsed while the
work men were placing timbers, end Mr..
Regan caught the most of it on his back
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

Jonu Larson was severely bruised last
Wednpsday afternoon by being caught
A physician was called who found that
whils 20 bones were broken the man was
severely bruised and will be laid up for
some flme.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

William Rogers. formerly connected
with the Wilcox (now the Miami) tunnel
of this place. on Thursday afternoon con-
veycd the title to the Santiago group OF
claims. in Argentine, to the Hazelton G..
NJ. & NJ. Co. for a large consideration.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

d. B. Davidson, maraRer Of the Colo
rado-Oregon NJ. and NJ. Co., operating
the Standard group and mill, Pail river.
has gone east to attend the annual meet
ing Of the company. Twenty men are
employed in the. different veins cut by
the tunnel. aud the mill is kept steadily
running.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

Dr.. Cecilia Cus,af, the clsirvoyant
who ns been located at the Poatland
hotel. pill leave the city next Sunday
afterubn. All who desire to consult
this Weuderful woman should do SO at
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

W. r. Doherty has for some time Been
opening = group Of four claims on Santa
fe mountain. the principal work consist.
ing of a crosscut, which has reached a
distance of $50 feet. The deepest shaft
is ITO feet. The veins are strong. values
ranging from Sio to Sra per ton in gold.
Some surface work is now going on.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

TIE Independent Maccabces will give
. soc1 on next Friday night, the 10th
inst. ~ Elks hall. An interesting pro-
grsmaDe will be presented and refresh
ments served. Marie X Patenand Of
Bostoo. elocutionist and teacher of phys
ical culiure. will be present aud render
sevefg1 selections. Admission, Is cents.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

On Wednesday blizzard in the Argen-
tine country blew Oscar Hoffman over a
cliff His left shoulder was dislocated
and other injuries were sustained. Hoff-
man IS operating the Arapahoe group.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

Thanksgiving will be observed at the
Presbyterian church by holding services
in the morning at the usual hour for SER
vices, the sermon to be given by Rev.
Orion. An appropriate program of special
music will also be given.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

It is reported that the Matte company
has encountered a rich streak Of ore in
the fifth level. recent shipment return
ing over t7.ooo. Ten tons of first-class
brought SI,46s
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

Protrac,ed services are being conducted
at the Methodist church this week under
the charge of Rev. Orton.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

J. c. Jackson came up from Denver
Wednesday to renew old acquaintances.
He now is conducting thriving barber
shop in the city of Denver.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

Al. Strsub and family were passengers
to the valley this morning to visit with
friends over Sunday
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

The Misses Nellie and Julia Ryan have
purchased the plant of the American
Steam laundry on Miner street from
Safer Smithson. and will personally look
after the business. The new proprietors
are thoroughly equipped to do the best
work in the laundry line and have a
strictly modern plant. Mr.. Smithson
left for Denver the first of the week
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

A deughter was last week born TO Mr.
and rs Louis Berthonmo. The parents
resideAt the Wykoff lumber camp.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

A new 10. O. F. sign decorates the
entra4ce to the lodge room in the Vein
berRef block
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

A special meeting of Court Forest Glen
No. 4, was held at the hall last evening.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

The upraise from the 10. Reynolds
tunnel TO connect with the old workings
was completed this week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

MISS. Z. Cunningham has been at
Lovel6nd this week attending meeting
of the Woman's Foreign Missionary
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

John and William o. Jones. who for
the past three years have been endeavor-
ing to make big payer out of the Jones.
or Castle Rock, group Of claims, came
down from Freeland Wednesday to get
some supplies. They report that the
main adit is about 800 feet into the
mountain and very nearly under the ore
body in the shaft. For some time the
boys have been going through scattered
ore caused by a junction of the Castle
Rock and the Jones vein. The latter
vein was finally crossed and has been
followed for some distance, with indica-
tions pointing strongly to solid ore COM
ing in with any shot 1t is their purpose
to exploit this vein, and later continue
the main adit, which also looks finely.
In addition to the drifting mentioned, a
crosscut SO feet in length was run to the
vein and blacksmith shop erected. The
group consists Of five claims. Arrange
ments are on foot to place the property
and make it one of the active enterprises
of Montana and Trail Creek districts.
That part of the country has recently
been receiving considerable attention,
owing to the surface showings, the size
of the veins and the location, midway
between the rich silver mines of Silver
creek and the gold producers of Free
land
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

The family of F. W Jackson Is rejoic-
ing over the arrival of a baby girl. The
happy father is the engineer a, the Big
Forty.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

Insurance agent Vim. Broad is in Den
yer on business mission.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

r Harper, of Denver. was in the city
yesterday looking after his mining inter-
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Contractor John Morrow left this morn
ing tospend Sunday with Denver friends
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

The Discussion Club met with Mrs.
Fred 0evens last Monday evening. the
quota15ops being from I.eionitz. Mrs. l..
Hauc1etf conducted the review. and was
followed by Mrs. Carrabrsndt with a
papef - The Causes and Results of the
Thirty Year War" "a German Land
lady" Uas selection by Miss Jenkins
which MAS nicely given. Mrs. r. b. Nor
son VII entertain the club at the next
meetstE4s -.-s~-. ..s-raz-.s-s
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

Interest in the Music Club increases as
the sessions succeed each other. and that
held Wednesday night at the residence of
Mrs. ]. A. Ingalls, was most enjoyable.
The paper on SHERMAN" by the hostess.
and one on "Mozort" by Miss Davis were
most interesting, while the musical select
ions left nothing to be desired. Mrs
Sherwiu and Miss Weinberger sang a
Duet, vocal selection we're rendered by
Miss Weaver and Mrs. Brandstett-r, piano
solos by Mrs. Orton and Mrs. Crow and
a violin solo by Mr.. ingalls,. Miss Ellis
will entertain the club at the next meet
ing.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

DIR. Thad Woodward of Lincoln, Neb.,
interested in the Mile B. and other veins
IN the Yankee hill country, arrived this
week and has been inspecting operations
upon the property. The contractors
have finished driving to the Millie b.,
and he is now said to be investigating
different processes for treatment of the
ore body, which has been opened for
some distance and is amena5le to the
cyanide process, as demonstrated by Tan
ner & McNeill, cyaniders of this city, the
result being saving OF 81 per cent at
an estimated cost of f. per ton. This
certainly should be very satisfactory and
lead to the erection of cyanide plant al
the property, The introduction of the
cyanide process in that district should be
of great benefit to number of the lower
grade gold mines that have proven toe
refractory for stamps and not adapted to
concentration.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-11-14

N. W. Oziah returned from an eastern
trip last Tuesday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-23

GIRL WANTED. good experinced
girl for general house work; will give
good wages and steady employment
to the right person.
MRS. JoHA NJ. CANNON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
Some Old Coins.

Sl. James GdZeIte.
 The value of coins Is enhanced by age. but. like many another object dear to the collector. their price fluctuates. How to fix the value of a particular specimen is often 8 difficult matter. Sir Mountstuart Crant-Duff has noted a curious instance of this character. A Jew brought from Bokhara one of the great gold coins of Eucratides. weighing about twenty of our sovereigns. Appreclating the fondness of the West for curious objects. he com menced operations by demanding 42.000 pounds for it. There was no bidder at this price in Paris, so he came to Eng land and tackled the British Museum peo- pie. He asked and was informed what was its intrinsic value. Well when was 1t struck?' he queried. Again the infor- nation was forthcoming, upon which he confessed himself willing to take inter est at per cent from that date" Even tually 1t changed hands for 13,0 900 pounds. More recent sales of old coins have shown that for rare and curious specimens -''dia- mond price" is easily obtainable.
 While we have all been watching with interest the doings of the Emperor Mene- lik's troops against the Mullah few have imagined that that excellent soldier may have been experiencing trouble over the payment of his men. Money trouble is chronic in Abyssinia-the i'll Is known elsewhere, but not in the same way. The only coins current are dollars of the Ma ria Theresa 17S0 description. Nominally they are the exchange for 2s. 10d., but in parts of the Abyssinian territory they run nine to the sovereign. Even when a na- tive has been induced to agree upon the proper rate of exchange, he will quarrel with his dollar, declaring the coin too old or too new, Maria's nose too long or lack ing in length; her shoulder too high, or her necklace insufiiciently adorned with jewels. The Emperor tried Some sime ago to introduce a new dollar, and had 30,000 fashioned in Paris-coins which would re- joice the numismatist's heart But they failed to catch on."
 Perhaps the gentleman who is bemoan- ing the loss of his collection may find comfort in the story of a strange disap- pearance and recovery of a coin of rare value. General Fox, a great connoisseur, called at the British Museum to examine tho coins there, and, when about 10 leave, was informed that a coin was missing, and that he must allow himself to be searched before quitting the room. This he refused to do, and advised a careful examination of the case in which the coin had lain. His advice was acted upon by the attendant. There. in the case. wedged between the velvet lining and the wood work, the fugitive piece was discovered. Vibration had caused it to slip from It's place. Now" said the General. 'I will show you why refused to be searched" So saying. he produced from his pocket coin exactly corresponding with that lost and found. There were, he said. ns far as he knew, only these two in existence. and he had come specially to compare his own with that possessed by the museum amfhOrifiaG
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
SHE FINDS HER PARENTS.
Baltimore Girl, Kidnapped 23 Years Ago, Locates Family.

Ethel Clarke. daughter of MT. and Mrs Jasper W. Clarke. of Baltimore, who was kidnapped g years ago, is once again in the home from which she was stolen One morning in the spring of 1880, Mrs Clarke arose early to go to a grocery store, two or three blocks distant from her home. then, in a sparsely settled neighborhood.
 On returning she was confronted by a tramp whom she had before befriended and who demanded his breakfast imme- diately. Mrs. Clarke told him he would have to wait until she saw fit to give him something. The fellow cursed and threat ened her. That afternoon Ethel disap- peared. On the last anniversary of hor disappearance one of the l. cal papers pub lished a story of Ethel Clarke's kidnap- ing. A few days later a handsome young woman called upon Mrs. Clarke.
 My name Is Ethel Clarke, and I be- lieve I am your daughter" said the vis- itor. Then she told she remembered be- ing taken away when very young by a rough man and carried to an orphan asy- lum in Washington. where she remained F years. She was transferred to other institutions, where she remained until she was IS years of age, since which time she has been earning her living in a shirt fac- tory In Baltimore. The fullest investiga- ton has been made. resulting in the posi- tive Identification of the young woman as the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Clarke.