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Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26
A GREAT SUCCESS
ARE THE PRIZE DANCES GIVEN BY THE
ENERGETIC MANAGEMENT OF
TROCADERO.
PRIZES WON STRICTLY ON MERIT.
THE GRAND PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED
NEXT MONDAY NIGHT.

The second prize waltz was given at the
Trocadero last Monday night, and as
usual on these occasions a large crowd
was present. The rivalry to secure these
prizes has been lively but good natured,
and the management has been fortunate
in securing strictly unprejudiced and uu-
biased judges, so that when prize is
awarded the recipient can rest assured
that it was won on merit alone.
Last Monday night the prize winners
were: Ladies' prize Miss Mamie Free
stone aud Lulu Jensen. Gents-Carl
Morrison.
Owing to other attractions tonight, the
third prize waltz was put ahead on the
calendar and took place last Wednesday
night. On this occasion Chas Colburn
captured the gents prize, and Miss Eliza
Ellis was awarded the favor for the ladies'
Miss Eckert, a visitor, was thought by
many to be entitled to first honors, but
following closely the rules that bar nom
residents, she was disqualified, and Miss
Ellis was given the first place. There
was slight, if any, difference in the grace
of these contestants.
On next Monday evening occurs the
final contest at which time the grand
prizes will be awarded. The interest
manifested in the result assures the man.
agemeHt a large crowd
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26
Bowling Teams Organize.

Interest in bowling matters increases
as the cold begins to strengthen, and the
Rowe alleys each night attract good sized
crowds, and some spirited contests are
witnessed. There af& now many bowling
clubs already organized and in practice,
but there are more to follow. In point of
membership the Reliance club heads the
list with team of seven that claim to be
invincible, but the South Paw aggregation
with six members say that there is nc
them. And now comes the announce.
ment that the crack of them all will be
organized the coming week, and the other
teams will have to hide in the tall weeds
II is to be known to fame as the Non
Producing Hours High Rollers Bowling
Teams, and this name alone will hold the
rest of them for while,
Meetings will be held one evening each
week by each team, and some lively con-
tests are on the tapis. Manager Rowe
has had an elegant trophy made to be
presented to the team winning the most
games during the season. and medal to
the individual that makes the highest
scores.
The ladies are also becoming interested
in the delightful exercise, and several
teams are in the progress of organization.
1t all now points to a most prosperous
season for the Rowe alleys.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26
Twenty Tons Per Day.

The Allan mill, on Chicago creek, is
kept constantly employed by the output
of the Shafter mine-2o tons per day
the returns being satisfactory. The mine
is under the management OF A. H. Rol ar,
who has done some excellent work upon
the property since he took charge. A
great deal of development has been done
and fine ore found to the east of the old
ore body. When this vein is intersected
by the Central tunnel, which is but a
question of months now, the future of
the Shafter should excel its excellent
past. The problem of water and expen-
sive hosting will be eliminated, as well
as transportation of ores by wagon, and
the vein can be opened at depth toward
Virginia canon. 1t is the intention, at
any rate, as soon as the tunnel reaches
the vein, to carry on all mine operations
through it, in time. Fifteen men are at
present employed upon the Shaffter.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26
FOUND DEAD IN BED
A WELL KNOWN CITIZEN. TousSlANT
CHARTRAND, DIES SUDDENLY
AT gibson GULCH.
HEART FAILURE CAUSE ASSIGNED.
REMAINS WILL BE SENT TO RELATIVES
IN CANADA FOR BURIAL.

Coroner Trathen was notified yesterday
that Charley Chartrand had been found
dead in his cabin, in Gilson gulch Pro-
ceeding to the scene, he found no inquest
necessary, as death was undoubtedly due
to old age and heart failure.
Through Geo. w. Dumont we learn
that deceased was 68 or 90 years old and
unmarried. He was born in St. Janvier
des Montagnes, Canada. He was known
as Charley" here, but his full name is
Toussiant Chartrand. He leaves two sis
ters, both in Canada. He has lived in this
section about rs years and worked in the
woods for John Priquet until about four
years ago, since which time he has been
working on the roads for the county.
Deceased bore good character. 1t is
understood that he had considerable
money due him.
Mr. Dumont wired one of the sisters in
Canada and received word to ship the
remains to Montreal for burial.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

vein and thence run into the Stranger,
Tenth Legion and Dunderburg lodes.
Direct connections with the Empress
tunnel will afford convenient outlet for
all ore mined at and below the third level
and greatly facilitate shipment to mill
and smelter. Some wonderfully rich
mineral has been uncovered in the
Stranger lode where the crevice is at
times over twenty feet in width. AS the
terminal point of the Empire Tunnel
company's bore, which latter has now
passed through 5000 feet of the $1,000,
stretching between the tunnel portal at
the base of Covode mountain and the
mines on Silver mountain, the import
ance of the control of the Gold Dirt group
to the tunnel projectors is manifest.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26
HAS BROUGHT SUIT
AGAINST THE BIG FIVE FEDERATION TO
COMPEL THE SECRETARY TO
SHOW HIM.
HAS CAUSED TROUBLE BEFORE
AND NOW GOES AFTER SECRETARY
MERRILL'S SCALP.

We notice that DIR. Suffa, reputed to be
millionaire stockholder in the Big Five
federation, is after Secretary Merrill with
a sharp stick. It will be remembered
that this is the gentleman who raised
trouble in the last annual meeting of that
corporation, being the only discordant
element among the hundreds of stock
holders present, the convention being al
most unanimous in its endorsement of
the different plans submitted and the re-
port of the condition and operations of
the federation. He evidently was sat
down upon, and now has instituted
suit to compel the secretary to open the
books to him and tell all he knows. The
doctor wants to get at the names of the
different subscribers, for what reason is
not stated.
1t is to be hoped that the different at
tacks that are being made against the Big
Five federation and its secretary will not
affect the opertions and plans of that
company in this district. As we stated a
week or so since, the company has done
and is doing great deal in the way of
permanent improvements at this place,
has paia its bills and has acquired by
purchase valuable property that promises
permanent dividends for the stockholders
after the development period has passed,
1t may be that the doctor, like a great
many of would be investors i'll mines,
wants to see as much ore in sight as he is
willing to invest. He may not have the
patience to open the ground and like the
farmer, prepare It tor future production.
In other words, he wants to saw the leg
of before the disease has had =. chance TO
develop.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

below that point the column had been
mashed into pulp. The probabilities for
life are small at the best, but some hopes
are entertained that the man will recover
sufficiently to have some use of himself
The work that was done by the local
physicions was all that was possible with
the appliances and nurses available, and
so it was decided to send the patient
where he would have the best of service
at all hours of the day or night. Parolla,
we understand from one ofthe ellison
gulch people, was we'll liked and bore an
excellent reputation. But a few weeks
ago he was married and purchased a little
home in that vicinity. The accident,
coming at thia time and under the circum-
stances, is a great hardship.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26
You Can Talk to Alice Now.

This week Alice camp was for the first
time connected with the outer world by
telephone. 1t is surprising that this has
not been done before this, as the region
there contains large population. The
main Office is at Tom Slater's cabin and
he and Harvey Preston have been trying
to get the hang of the thing. Pete Swee-
ney, who has been in Denver lately and
therefore is supposed to know thing or
two. is acting as teacher. He lost little
prestige upon the art by trying to talk
through the receiver, but he explained it
away by stating that that was the way
they did at the state capitol-so his salary
goes on. The boys are little warm be-
canse they have to talk via Central City,
IS they are a little stuck upon Idaho
Springs. Since they have the telephone,
it will not be necessary for them to come
down here so often.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26
Opening Up New Ore Bodies.

A correspondent thus writes of a prom
inent Empire property: The mining
man who visited the Gold Dirt
mine prior to its acquisition by the
Empire Tunnel company, and who
should inspect its present condition, must
be sensibly impressed by the marked i'm
provement effected through systematic
development under capable management.
Dan Ward of Georgetown was placed in
charge under the new owners and has
demonstrated the wisdom of his selection
by restoring order to the chaotic con-
ditions then prevailing; opening up new
and important ore bodies and providing
for their economical removal when the
time shall arrive for the output from the
reserves now awaiting active Stopping.
Extension of drifts and crosscuts from the
Gold Dirt proper will permit the removal
of product from surrounding lodes,
through the regular working channels
furnished by shaft and tunnel to the sur
face. Six levels that exhibit milling and
smelling stuff throughout their develop
ment, have been opened on the Gold Dirt
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26
Sheriff's Office Closed.

Monday night Sheriff Sandberger went
to Georgetown after a weeks diligent
work in receiving bonds from the citizens
and union men of this city against whom
new warrants were issued at the last sess-
ion of the courts under Judge Overs. Jo-
seph Roehrl, one of the twenty-three
union men charged with completely in
the destruction of the Sun and Moon
property, WAS taken to the county Jail by
the sheriff in default of bond. This is
the only instance of this kind that has
been necessary. Sheriff Saudberg stated
tonight that all of the seventy-three ac-
cused citizens except two had accepted
service and given bond. The two excep-
tions are absent from the city. Of the
tweuty-three accused union men, he states
that services has thus far been obtained on
but nine. OF this number three have not
yet produced bonds. He states that he
is unable to locate a number of them here
they having gone to other parts of the
state.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26
Silver Plume Lady Injured.

Mrs O.e Omodt of Silver Plume had
a narrow escape from serious injury in
Denver. She went to the city for the
purpose of seeing her husband, who is an
inmate of the county hospital.
Mrs. Omodt is not familiar with the
ways of Denver, particularly the tram
way, and as the South fremont car she
was on neared the hospital she became
very nervous for fear it would not stop.
She gave no signal to the conductor,
however, and as the car left the hospital
crossing she rushed up and deliberately
Jumped from it. Fortunately the car
had slackened its speed somewhat in
order to make the turn from Sixth avenue
to South Fourteenth, or the result might
have been very serious. As it was Mrs.
Omodt was picked up unconscious and
carried into the hospital, where the
physicians worked over her for about
half an hour. She sustained severe scalp
wounds, beside numerous bruises and a
nervous shock After having her injuries
attended Mrs. Omodt left the hospital
and returned home.
Mr. Omodt has been in the hospital
for some weeks, suffering from asthma.
He will be discharged in a few days.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26
A Change in Train Service.

The Colorado Southern has this week
notified all employees of the change in
train service to go into effect next Sun
day and on October I4th Trains Nos. S.
and So will be permanently abandoned
after next Sunday; Nos 81 and 58 after
Wednesday, September so. Train No.
So will leave Denver at 4 80 p. M. on Sun
days after September 27. On week days
it will leave at the usual time.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26
Looks Rather Suspicious.

Mrs. George R. Steuart of Alice has
written letter to State Dairy Commits
sioner Mary Wright, stating that she was
suspicious of the milk being furnished up
there by Idaho Springs parties. because it
keeps sweet so long. An analysis will be
made. Mrs. Steuart used to be deputy
dairy commissioner of Iowa and if she
had the necessary chemicals could make
the analysis herself. 1t is suspected that
the recent death of an Alice baby may
have been caused by formaldehyded milk.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

Robert Cappell, an employ at the Gem
last Monday narrowly escaped what
might have proven a serious accident.
He was working in drift, when a dis
lodged stone struck him on the head in
ficting slight scalp wound. Had the
rock fallen from greater distance and
struck him fairly, the result would no
doubt have been disastrous.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26
In a Very Serious Condition.

Batista Parolla, who was injured in the
Silver Age mine last week, was sent
down to St. Joseph's hospital the first of
the week and held there for several days
until the physicians thought it advisable
to place him in plaster cast. Exarnin-
alton developed that three ribs had been
severed from the spinal column and that
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

On Wednesday last John T. Mallalieu
had another birthday and he now proudly
points to two facts-oue is that he is a
half-century plant, and the other that he
is a grandparent. His birthday was cele-
brated in a very decorous manner and
half the town didn't know about it until
it was over. We join with hosts of friends
in wishing him many happy returns.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

Cyrus Miller, formerly connected with
the Amethyst mine of Creede, has ac-
cepted the position of superintendent of
the Comstock mine. Manager Clark will
see after the business affairs of the COM
pany, leaving the practical work entirely
in the hands of Mr.. Miller.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

The A. E. Reynolds tunnel at Lawson,
which will cut the rich silver mines of
Red Elephant mountain at great depth,
is going into the mountain rapidly. This
with the other work being carried on in
that vicinity is making Lawson pros
porous.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

The Social Ethics club met with Mrs.
]. D. Williamson yesterday,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26
Personal Mention and
Other Items of Interest

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Mr.. and Mrs. E. Boyd visited with
Denver friends last Monday.
The Lucania people report they are
making over five feet a day in the tunnel.
Noble Short left last Thursday morn
ing for few weeks visit with the home
folks in Indiana.
Mayor Riley put aside city cares last
Thursday and visited his friends at the
state capital.
Willis B. Gilmore, an employe of the
Jackson mill, has patented an ore sizer
and classifer.
Miss Ira Dow, who has been the guest
of Miss Eula Harsh, returned to her Illi-
nois home last Tuesday
The Sterling company, operating the
Beaver group, is making regular ship
ments to the local market.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fox, of Cleveland,
Ohio, have been the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. E, Machol this week.
Herbet Young, Of Denver. and William
Weleh, cia time friends -of. A. R. Com
stock, were visitors to the city the FIRST Of
the week.
The Hartman lease on the Quito con-
tinues to produce high grade gold ore, a
shipment made this week netting over
S7oo per ton.
Mrs. DIR. John Atcheson represented
Idaho Springs Chapter No 81, Eastern
Star, at the Grand Chapter in Denver
the past week.
"Charm" and Queen" are the names
of the two new high grade brands of
coffee at Lysle Mason's grocery. No
better on the market.
Mrs. L. J, Capps and son John, arrived
in Idaho Springs last Saturday from
Kearney, Neb., and for some time will be
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Mallal-
leu.
Mrs 7. T. Adams was in Denver Tues
day where she met her mother who will
spend the winter in this city. The family
will occupy the Jno. Owen residence on
Virginia street.
A new weighing scale has been put in
the Colorado & Southern waiting room
at the depot. Agent Frampton is heavy
weight and desires to keep tab on his loss
of flesh since coming to a higher altitude.
The Teller mine, which for some time
has been actively developed, has been
improving steadily and has ore on the
dump awaiting transportation to the local
mills. The ore comes from the stope in
the third level.
The New Philadelphia Co. has com
pleted the purchase of a group of claims
on the west slope of Columbian mountain
supposed to be the extensions of the 10.
Reynolds and American Sisters, and will
prosecute work this winter.
The A. E. Reynolds tunnel at Lawson,
which will cut the rich silver mines of
Red Elephant mountain at great depth,
is going into the mountain rapidly. This
with the other work being carried on in
that vicinity is making Lawson pros
porous.
Robert Cappell, an employ at the Gem
last Monday narrowly escaped what
might have proven a serious accident.
He was working in a drift, when a dis
lodged stone struck him on the head in
fiicting slight scalp wound. Had the
rock fallen from greater distance and
struck him fairly, the result would no
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

W. S Marshall and wife were passen-
ger to the valley Thursday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26
Personal Mention and
Other Items of Interest

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The Social Ethics club met with Mrs.
]. D. Williamson yesterday,
w. S. Marshall and wife were passen-
ger to the valley Thursday.
Mrs. Fred There went to Denver last
Wednesday on a visit with friends.
Miss Emily Kern, of Boulder, is visit
ing Mrs. R. J. Roberts for week or ten
days.
Attorney Williams was called to Den
yer on legal business the first of the
week
For the first time in three months Post
master Noyes visited Denver on business
last Wednesday.
Miss Bae Copeley, of independence,
California is visitor here this week
the guest of Mr. and Mrs Bunker.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus Anderson. with
their son and Miss Ormberg. have been
visiting with valley friends this week.
Mrs. A. Bach was called to Minneapolis
last Sunday in response to a message an
nounc ng' the seriods Illness Of sister.
c. L. Lamb, who recently purchased
the E. Chandler property in Sunuyside
is making some Improvements upon the
building.
1t is reported that the old Slower mill
site, at the mouth of Ute creek, has been
acquired by the Richland NJ, NJ. & T.
Co., operating in that ueighborhood.
Mrs. Jennie Ure and son Raymond ar
rived in the city from St. Louis last Sun
day and will visit for a time with the
family of Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Williamson.
Agent Esmay and family came down
from Georgetown last Sunday for days
outing at the springs. Mr.. Esmay has
charge of the railroad interests at the
county seat
We understand that the Joplin group,
Cascade creek, is under consideration by
prominent mine operator of this district
and may be operated this winter. AS its
name indicates, it is lead proposition.
Henry McClelland departed Monday
morning for a term of school at the
Western Illinois Military academy at
Upper Alton, Ills. He was accompanied
as far as Denver by his mother.
Mr and Mrs. S. c. McGinnis and fam
lily of Idaho Springs visited this week at
the home of Mrs. McGinnis' parents, Mr..
and Mrs. T. c. Morrison.- Morrison Gra-
phic.
Rev. De Barris, of the Calvary Episco-
pal church OF Denver, will conduct SER
vices in this city tomorrow, both
morning and evening. The celebration
of Holy Communion will be held in the
morning.
Miss Florence Bond, stenographer in
offies of The Shaffer Investment Com
pany, has this week purchased a new
modern SIoo typewriter and the machine
is one of the best and most modern ever
brought to this city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

Mrs. Fred Thero went TO Denver las
Wednesday on a visit with friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

Miss Emily Kern, of Boulder, is visit
ing Mrs. R. J. Roberts for week or ter
days.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

Miss Florence Bond, stenographer in
offies of The Shaffer Investment Com
pany, has this week purchased a new
modern SIoo typewriter and the machine
is one of the best and most modern ever
brought to this city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

The New Philadelphia Co. has COM
pleted the purchase of a group of claims
on the west slope of Columbi bian mountain
supposed to be the extensions of the 10.
Reynolds and American Sisters, and will
prosecute work this winter.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Boyd visited with
Denver friends last Monday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

Attorney Williams was called to Den
yer on legal business the first of the
week
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

The Lucania people report they are
making over five feet a day in the tunnel.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

Rev. De Barris, of the Calvary Episco-
pal church OF Denver, will conduct SER
vices in this city tomorrow, both
morning and evening. The celebration
of Holy Communion will be held in the
morning.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

For the first time in three months Post
master Noyes visited Denver on business
last Wednesday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

Noble Short left last Thursday MORN
ing for few weeks visit with the home
/ folks in Indiana
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

Mrs J. T. Adams was in Denver Tues
day where she met her mother who will
spend the winter in this city. The family
will occupy the Jno. Owen residence on
Virginia street.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

The Teller mine, which for some time
has been actively developed, has been
improving steadily and has ore on the
dump awaiting transportation to the local
mills The ore comes from the stope in
the third level.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

1t is reported that the old Slower mill
site, at the mouth of Ute creek, has been
acquired by the Richland NJ, NJ. & T.
Co., operating in that ueighborhood.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

Mr and Mrs. S. C McGinnis and fam
lily of Idaho Springs visited this week al
the home of Mrs. McGinnis' parents, Mr.
and Mrs. T. c. Observation-Disclosures Ora,
phic.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

Mrs. L. J, Capps and son John, arrived
in Idaho Springs last Saturday from
Kearney, Neb., and for some time will be
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Mallal-
leu.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

c. L. Lamb, who recently purchased
the J E. Chandler property in Sunuyside
is making some Improvements upon the
building.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

Miss Bae Copeley, of independence
California is a visitor here this week
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bunker.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

Mrs. Jennie Ure and son Raymond ar
rived in the city from St. Louis last Sun
day and will visit for a time with the
family of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Williamson.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

"Charm" and Queen" are the names
of the two new high grade brands OF
coffee at Lysle Mason's grocery. No
better on the market.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

Mrs. A. Bach was called to Minneapolis
last Sunday in response to message an.
nounc ng' the serio6s illness of a sister.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

A new weighing scale has been put in
the Colorado & Southern waiting room
at the depot. Agent Frampton is heavy
weight and desires to keep tab on his loss
of flesh since coming to higher altitude
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

Henry McClelland departed Monday
morning for a term of school at the
Western Illinois Military academy at
Upper Alton, Ills. He was acco mpanied
as far as Denver by his mother.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

We understand that the Joplin group,
Cascade creek, is under consideration by
prominent mine operator of this district
and may be operated this winter. AS its
name indicates. il is a lead proposition.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Claus Anderson. with
visiting with valley friends this week.