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Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26
John Owen Interviewed.

In Mondays Denver Republican ap-
pears the following interview with a
prominent resident of this city who dem-
ons,rates that he has joined the Boosters
club:
John Owen. prominent mine owner
OF Idaho Springs. is at the Albany, accom-
panied by his wife. Mr.. Owen is the
present manager and former owner of
the Gum Tree mine in Idaho Springs,
and was formerly the owner of the Sun
and Moon property there. He is one of
the organizers of the Citizens alliance in
Idaho Springs and is proud of the work
that orsauizstion has accomplished.
~ know of my own knowledge of over
{45o,ooo that has come to Idaho Springs
in the last Eve months because Of the ac-
tion of the Citizens alliance" said Mr..
Owen las, night, The people who have
money to invest are willing to put 1t into
property in Idaho Springs. knowing
that the property owners who live there
will protect it. The camp never looked
as bright as it does to-day All the mines
are working and nearly all of them are
rejecting the offers of union men to work
for them Many of the union meu offer
ed to tear up their cards If they would be
given positions in the mines, but we
prefer that they get out of the camp than
all other influence combined. The prop
erty owners there had to organize for
their own protection. and they decided
that the IeI utation OF Idaho Springs as
law abiding community must be main
tanned. We feel that We have made our
property there sell for what il is worth
instead of going begging in the markets,
as it would if the lawless element had
control.
when the Sun and Moon mine was
blown up, we decided TO make good the
loss 10 the owners. We collected the
money at meeting of the Citizens slli-
ance and rendered it to the owners. They
accepted it reluctantly, but they gave us
more in good will than the amount of
money repress nted. One Of the owners
of the Sun and Moon property is J. W.
White of the Nueatan Chewing Gum
company. He lives in New York. An
other is Charles Britton OF Cleveland, o.
He is connected with the manufacturing
industries that manufacture tin plate. All
Of these men will say good word for
Idaho Springs. Mr. Rogers. of Munroe,
Rogers & Haines, bankers. New York.
spoke of the good repute of Idaho Springs
when he was here last week. He said
Eastern people knew the town as the
place in Colorado where men who owned
property had back bone enough to take
care of it.
II believe it was the influence of the
Idaho Springs example that helped the
citizens of Pueblo 10 get up their courage
and drive Meyer, the agitator, out of the
CITY. The citizens Of Pueblo have lost
thousands of dollars by the actions of
such men as Meyer and they must pre-
tect their city CT it will be ruined by the
labor sgitators who live by melting
trouble.
Mr.. Owen is spending few days in
Denver before the holidays and will leave
shortly for his home. ''
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26
Died.,

On Monday evening, at 6 p. m, Austin
Albert, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Nelson, aged year months and u
days. Death was the result OF pro-
longed attack of stomach trouble and
pneumonia. Funeral services were con
Quoted by Rev. +. w. Whitman at the
family residence OH Wednesday afternoon
at q o,cinck
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

Two poles of the Gem Consolidated
electric company fel. in Grass valley last
Monday night, caused by the contraction
of the wires. They were located at the
bend of the line. The tension was SO
strong that the guy wire broke.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

A timber fire in the vicinity Of lawson
last Saturday for time threatened the
destruction of the town, as a high wind
carried burning embers onto. the houses
and started many fires. A combined
effort on the part Of the citizens prevent
ed much loss although the conflict lasted
the entire night.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

The Nighthawk Hill NJ. and NJ. com
psny started operations last Monday.
The group is situated above the Silver
Age III very good section OF country.
The probabilities for extensive work are
said to be good. Work is by tunnel 700
feet III. Another vein will be cut soon
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

The many parents who have Little
Tots will be pleased TO learn that Miss
Helen Walton is contemplating opening
a kindergarten here about the first of
june.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26
This city suffered one of the m ost severe

This city suffered one of the most severe
gales in its history Saturday night. Mum
erous small buildings were blown down,
and the dust was driven into the resid-
At the Trocadero several panels of the
enclosure were blown in but no serious
damage resulted. The wind was accom-
panied by a slight snow.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

Post Office employees report that the
Christmas business OF this year hiss
broken all records. But by extra exec
ton, no additional help has been EN-
ployei.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

Ex-Mayor John Trathen informs us
that he is doing some work upon bis
Salisbury claim, situate short distance
up Virginia cannon. Drifting is being
done and the probabilities for opening
some good ore are bright, as the vein has
been good producee in the past. John
ny has been very fortunate in his mining
experience in this section, and his judg-
ment rates At Al in the Idaho Springs
stock market.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

Frank Sansirom. as announced in
Siftings last week. has been installed as
railway agent at this place. the checking
in progress taking place Tuesday. His
hosts of friends are rejoicing at his good
fortune. Mr.. Suddeth, the retiring agent
was compelled to seek lower altitude
on account of the health of his wife.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

Ernest Clayton, Mack Roberts, Harold
ireland, Carl Knoeitge, Charlotte Mich
olson, Honor Pluu,mer and Alex Vein
berger of the Idaho Springs colony Of
HOLIDAYS.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

The New Era company is eonfning it
operations at present te pushing the roa
adit westward into the mountain.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

The Unique Entertainers" were greet
ed with very small crowd at the opers
house Tuesday night, but the entertain
meut was really ulcritoIi9us.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

NJ. W. Tanner was up from Denver
over Sunday. He reports the condition
Of Mrs. T. as much improved, ard the
patient is hopeful of soon returning
home.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

Talk about the glorious climate Of
Colorado, The street sprinkler has been
in active operation this week to lay the
dust
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

The Colorado * Southern pay ca
relieved the strain among the local en-
ployees here last Monday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

W. Spear. operator at the Colorado S
Southern depot, weEt up TO Silver Plum
Tuesday where he will take charge Of th
station during the vacation of the agent
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

MIR. chas. Filliman, of Cripple Greek
is the guest Of Miss Ella Babcoek for tn,
holidays.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26
A Ante.Christmas Episoae.

While considerab under the ''in-
fiuence." Tuesday night, Thos. Kyne
pulled wicked looking gun from his
pocket and attempted to terror;ze the en-
tire community. He landed on the head
of an inoffcnsive bystander with the butt
end of the weapon, but before any great
damage was done, the crowd rose agaims,
him, sent him to the mat and walked all
over him. AS quickly as possible he
made an attempt 10 get away but was
overtaken by Night Marshal Libby who
locked him up. In police court Wednes-
day morning fine of IS and costs was
assessed. and Kyne can look upon ii as a
Christmas present. for he certainly was
entitled to the limit of the law. Booze
and a gun make a mean combination,
and when caught in the same company
the owner should be given the limit.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

S. b. Schwenck came up from Denver
the first OF the week to look after hi.
mining interests.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26
Annual Shoot on New Years Day.

The Idaho Springs rifle club will give
Years day. This is the sixth year that
the club has observed this custom since
lis organization, and the result has been
not Only gala day for those of the gene
raj public who are skilled with the rife.
but has incidentally added to the list of
club members. To add to the zest of the
gatherings, various articles OF merchan-
disc will be given away to those of the
visiting participants making the highest
scores.
These yearly shoots have since their
inception been rightly placed by our
business men in the category of public
celebrations. as is evidenced by their
yearly donations of valuable merchandise.
The donations this year have been gener-
ous. and the club wishes TO thank I'll the
donors in advance for their cooperation
in what promises to be very successful
event.
Guns and ammunition will be fur
nished free to those who wish to shoot.
or YOU may bring your gun with you:
Shooting will begin at O'Clock a. m and
continue all day.
AS has always been the custom OF the
club, its members are barred from enter
ing any of the contests, their privileges
and duties being confined exclusively to
entertaining the visitors aud awarding
the presents. ....:.
Some very good scores have distin-
quished past events, and very likely on
New Year day some shooter as yet un-
marked by fame will spring into promi-
nence. And there will be others.
The club wishes to see . large atteno-
ance, guaranteeing lots OF sport ana the
best Of treatment Its splendid range
and club house should present an AMI
mated appearance on that day.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26
Mr. and Mrs. John Oxen spent Mon
day and Tuesday in Denver.

Travelling Passenger Agent Church
was looking after company interests her,
Monday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

Mrs. Harry Young and her two child
rem left last Sunday for Wisconsin, where
they will reside in the future. MIR. Young
will tarry in Idaho Springs for some time
vet, We are informed. with the ultimate
intention of following his family and
engaging in business in the new location.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

Andrew Anderson reports good head
way making in the Gold Treasure tunnel,
IN the Lamartine district.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26
LOCAL AND. PERSONAL

Miss Mamie Freestone returned Sunday
from brief sojourn in Denver.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

Referring to an article which appeared
in last weeks Siftings concerning the
installation of an automobile line here
next season, we are since informed by
Que Of our readers that il has been for
some time his intention to incorporate
company for that purpose. While we
are not at liberty at the present time to
give names. the probabilities for all inter
ested parties getting together and putting
the project into execution are very good.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

Mrs W. H Stansbury and her little
granddaughter made siftings call last
Tuesday. Mr.. Stansbury. who has some
mining property near the residence, a
short distance from the mouth of Fall
river, is at present confined to the house
with rheumatism, but hopes to recover
soon and to resume work upon his group.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

The house of Mr.. and Mrs. II. b. Shell
don was visited by the tabled stork on
Sunday night and beautiful baby girl
was left as a Christmas remembrance.
While giving it out cold that everything
connected with the event was all that
could be desired, II. B. has confidentially
expressed a regret that the bylaws of the
Elks bars those of the female sex.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-26

County Treasurer Nicholas this week
sent out postal cards which proved very
interesting to the recipients in various
ways. They contained notices to the tax
1908 had been turned over by the assessor
10 the treasurer, with the amounts that
would be expected to be cheerfuly cough
ed up next year by those fortunate enough
20 have the wherewith. The amounts
this year showa reduction over that Of
last year owing to the reduced levy.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-31
HELP ! WANTED FEMALE

~~~~~o>~~>~S~-c~>~~~~ co~S~>~~~~~.~1
WANTED-WOMAN, 80 OR 40 YEARS AGE,
to attend postofflce In North Dakota town;
salary $50 per month: reference required. II.
II. Weeks, p. 0. D.
DINING-RoOM GIRL-ExPERIENCED GIRL
81 for lunch counter. The Grill sos $1st av S.
wANTEp-CAPABLE LADY 10 ACT AS FIELD
manager: good reference and cash security of
Y $ll required; good salary to right party. Ad-
dress General Manager, sos Sykes block, Min
neapolis. rs l. ygs e
WANTED-AT MINNEToNKA, GIRL FROM Is
to 16 to assist i'll light housework and the
care Of small child. Small wages but pleas
ant home. Address S4S2, Journal 81 tfN Il
WANTED-ExPERIENCE sALEswondEN AT
Fred d. Young & Co.'S. TIA Nicollet.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-31
1.-THE Aid You Pushing Business
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

~~>~~~N~>~~~~>~~~~~-~
SPECTACLES, 81 AND UP. EYES EXAMINED
+ free Ostrenl, 800 Mic. AZ. upstairs. - -
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-31
GALE & co.

o GALE & CO.
SAMPLE DWELLINGS AT BARGAIN.
S1,10O-252 Girard av N. house, nearly
new new and pleaSant seven eve rooms be-
% $l,oOO-2306 James N, house, seven
81 sdSsoi sSoms lot 59zl52 stene Talk o,+
rooms incadng @ 1x summer m hfSfe kifehen ;fes lot
very large; fine situation.
o %'oOO-S232 Emerson ay s; house, ten
rooms; basement under whole; two
large lots, each 43x12s, two tene-
ssoomhs1s mea5s; Irving Az n: house. six rooms
0 stone walk; rents for So. e '
$1,200-260S 18th av S; house, six rooms;
o beside summer kitchen. woodshed and
o barn; !, city water, stone walk; rents
o $1,6O0-S15 Fremont av n; brick house,
o nine rooms and brick barn; one or two
o tenements; lot 5oX157 to alley; city
o, 81, ,ooo-so7 2eth av S. house, eight rooms;
o ., cit city water: two tenements.
5sneMsnts; Sarn n9"ls large s'fsa iot rents
o s1,4O0-25M sth st S: house. ten rooms
% city water, two tenements; rents for
o $soo--220s James av N; house, six rooms
sy water tents ana far ws ho stonewalk this
0 $25oo--A tract 133x2l0 on 44th av N.
10 near Morgan, a beautiful natural
o grove Of oaks with large dwelling Of 13
% rooms and barn. To close a bankrupt
s,3earns ss{ae See siti It, oe torn,o, uon,oon,+,,
o hospital. corner 4th .av and 25th st;
o 270x272 feet with all the buildings; no
o finer site in the city for public build
10 1ngs; street on three sides. Com
10 manding situation.
o All the foregoing may he sold mostly on
10 time at six per cent interest.
TO SAMPLE DWELLING LOTS.
| o Also for sale in same manner few best lots
o in Forest Heights. Gales Sub Sher-
10 burne & Beebe; four lots Summit Park,
10 corner Douglas and Girard; Marshall's
10 lots in Oak Lake, fronting Lyndale.
10 between Western and 9th av N; all
10 very handsome with trees. park boule-
e saops % a ass sd ana fe%
o walk from business center. Excellent
10 for flats See them.
g..
NEW YORK LIFE BUILDING.
o q o q q
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-31
REAL ESTATE-FOR SALE
Farm Lands.

dIuI 4dIIVn.
Continued.
139.ACRE FARM, 2h MILES FARIBAULT CITY
limits; nye acres good nrewoou; good, Iair
Dullulllgs; highly cuItivateu farm; raised ~
bushels snclled corn to acre last year; year
s Irewood; plenty hay and 40 acres 1oduer
round held $uu per acre. Viii take sou; half
casn, Dalance ~ years, b per cent. UlDDie
Land Agency, $40 Lumber LXcnange
4v,VuU AChES VALUABLE FREE GOVERN
nlent timber and farm land, Ill eastern wash
ln.tOn. open TO settlement i'll May. Send
p. ~ cents Tor maps anu piats, giving Asal num-
bers and full inIormation. Ii. L. Moody, Dox
lo14, Spok ane, W as1.
FOR RENT, SALE OR EXCHANGE-8U.ACRE
farm, near Hassan, HeDnepn county; small
house and barn. Lewis, hasota block.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-31
REAL ESTATE-FOR SALE
Improved.

improved.
EDMUND G. wALToN's CATALOGUE OF
aonss bargains and and pats 5 of suburan lots on
Ss0o-FoR 5000 18th Av s; EIGHT ROOMS,
B east front; frame dwelling; new cedar roof.
Charles S: ,woodrunf. eo6 Gnaranty building.
FOR sALE---Two LOTS, HOUSE, BARN,
24xs6, suitable for general purposes; three
miles from city limits Minneapolis good place
for chicken or hog business; Will sell for $500
II taken in two weeks. w. J.. McReady, Frid
ley Minn -
FOR sALE-2sle STEVENS Av; TEN ROOMS,
ay ss M SO Ss st g.
TEN PER CENT S,1S5Tr5 eAST AND MONTHLY
We have goodly list Of houses in different
parts Of the city on these remarkable terms
Send call for list ... r.
". W. Clark Realty Co.. s1s Nicollet
FOR SALE BY OWNER, AT BARGAIN, 7
ern. $50 Fremont av N. Want an ofrer.
FINE NEW EAsT.FRoNT GROOM HOUSE
terms: Douglas school. Webster, sol Phoenix
0 o . o Q o % o o {
8 $s,2oo-s-RooM COTTAGE HOUSE IN
o kenwood, entirely modern with laundry,
o furnace, bath, gas fixtures, good stove,
o etc, lot IS feet front; fine trees; terms !,
o to suit purchaser. 4,
So 65O-9-room modern house on AIdrich av ,
S. inside Of Lake st.
$SO00-Fine 10-room modern house and
O barn, Kenwood parkway, very desirable;
lot 5Ox145; easy terms to suit buyer.
$3,5O0-7-room house Colfax S, i'll
side of Franklin ay. =.
0 $4,500-9-room modern house on Colfax
o av S.
o 81, 4,70O-1O-room modern house Park
o Furnished house on First av S to rent for
two
% FRANKLIN BENNER,
10 COL Phoenix Building.
10 o o
IS YOUR MONTHS RENT DUE3 -.
DO not pay it.
We will tell you why. 3
We will build you a house.
Small payment down and $12 monthly.
Investigate our Walton Park proposition.
Walton Park office, 800 Hennepin av.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-11-22

It Is the starting place Of the numerous
Americans and Englishmen who IN the
pleasant summer days are anxious TO ex-
pepience the sensation of finding them
selves suddenly astride OF a SNOWFALL at q
height of 5000 meters.
It Is to be believed that there is some
thing especially exhtlaratng about this
sensation, for the number OF those VINO
seem to be anxious to experience 1t In
creases yearly, Notwithstanding that the
number of fatal accidents Is also greater.
Now comes this syndicate and proposes
to put the much desired sensation within
the reach of everybody.
A ballooning station Is to be established
in the little village at the foot OF Mont
Blanc. captive balloon will carry tour
lists in ten minutes to an altitude CORE
spending exactly with the summit OF the
mountain, and. having attained this great
height without any effort on their part,
they can look down with derision upon the
few intrepid Alpinists who are toiiing ia
boriously In the midst OF innumerahie
dangers up the snow-covered slopes
Hereafter there will be no obstacles, no
peaks to climb. no distances to overcome,
nothing. absolutely nothing.
Do you not think that this prodig1ous
diffusion Of mechanism Is likely to render
the world terribly monotonous and fastd-
iouS?
To deal no longer with men, but to be
dependent entirely upon things! What
humiliation! Even animals are no longer
necessary to US.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-11-22
woRLD's-Ioo4-FAIR
DAwsoNs ORDER.

Oreruowding Of the Jail is cause enough for re
gret without multiplying evils by allowing inspec
ton Of the premises by persons Of all classes ages
and conditions. The orerrowding may be regu-
lated somewhat By the jail officers, but it is not
within their power to prevent it All that they are
capable Of in this respect may be achieved in rec
ommepdations for buildin: improvements; beyond
this sthey can do little.
1AilGf Dawson has done much toward altering
coalitions for the better. He has studied them and
put new regulations into effect His work Indicates
that be intends to get affairs Of the Jail more
satisfactory basis. His latest order, forbiddiug
children from entering the inclosure inspection
visits, II consistent with propriety.
Children, when accompanied by elders, have
been allowed to see prisoners and inspect the cells.
The visits, It has been presumed, would serve as
object lessons against vice. Possibly children
wonld be 30 impressed; they might seriously regard
the penalties Of wrongdoing and overlook the DEM
o0strations Of interest which their adult compan-
ions might show in prisoners and crime. 1t would
Be better and safer, however If children were pro-
hhted from visiting the jail; In fact II adults
wan also excluded. Jailer Dawson is efecting re-
forms In the jail and It is hoped that he will find it
possible to make further improvements.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-11-22
RECENT COMMENT.
Opera Criticism.

New York Herald.
By the way here is letter that has been received
by the Herald much to the point and dealing
opposite points Of view with newspaper reports doings
at the Metropolitan Opera-House:
ITO the Editor Of the Herald Do you mind my saying
that alleged opera criticisms past
been absolutely silly? suppose you won't publish this
for 1t would hurt vanity But would
by every opera patron like myself, who being thorough
y conversant with musical matters. is disgusted on
opening the Herald the morning after operatic per-
formance.
What do find? criique? Not at all A paragraph
about the performance and yards Of among those
ent" and the gewgaws and jmcracks worn by Mrs
Bags. Mrs. Gags Mrs. Dasgs and on ad nauseam.
May ask, are you going to send critic or dress
maker to the opera season? MUSIC LOVER"
What capital letter!
As to sending "a critic dressmaer to the opera.
the Herald would back the dressmaker against the critic
every time to write Of greatest interest
to the greatest number. For the Operahouse is not
sonber Bayreuthian temple Of art brilliant gather
Ing place Of society In magnificent attire wbncdentaI
music II 1t were otherwise extravasantiy klaried ar
lists would sing to half empty benches and the man
ager would go over the hills the poorhouse" in the
early spring.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-11-22
WHEN TACTFUL WOMEN woo THEY WIN
AND THE WORLD SELDOM REALIZES IT.
BY ELLA WHEElLER WILCC

came about He had never quite believed
In marriage and fully intended remaining
a bachelor. yet he had asked the young
woman to be his wife, and she had con-
sented. and only one or two keenly OBJ
servant friends had realized that the
woman did the wooing.
There is to my mind something repei-
liant In the idea Of any effort-at least any
apparent effort-on the part OF a woman
toward leading a man into the matri-
monial moose. The only effort in that di-
rection which does not cheaper her wom-
anhood Is mental assertion that her own
Will come to her and a persistent love sem
tment which may beget response when
1t falls on fallow and unoccupied heart
soil.
1t Is only natural that marriage should
seem desirable and important event to
normal woman. II means companion
ship. motherhood and home for her, and
the interest and respect Of her fellow
men. sentiments which frequently are
withheld from single women of greater
worth and usefulness.
There Is an inoennable courtesy and at
tention bestowed upon the most unInter-
esting woman VINO prefixes hrs. to her
name which is not accorded the spinster.
The fact that some one man has found
woman pleasing enough to give her his
name seems to lend her a passing attrac-
ton in all mems eyes, and to at least
awaken curiosity in the hearts of her sis
ters
The world has persistent and stupid
habit Of assuming either directly or indi-
rectly that single woman OF mature ago