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Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17
Twill Be A Jolly Crowd.

No. 6o7 of the B. p. o. Elks, we are
confidentally informed, have something
else in view. No sooner had the peep
of day dissolved the merry throng of
dancers at the opera house last Saturday
morning. than some of the Elks began
to scheme for other worlds to conquer
They are merry crowd. that is some Of
them are, and believe in Tightening the
sordid cares of mere money getting by
occasionally gamboling in green pastures
and drinking the pure. cold Idaho Springs
mineral waters. But a new departure
from the aforesaid pastures ard waters
will be made in the event that has now
been definitely decided upon, and suit
able oaths taken that in no event will a
single one back out at the crucial mo-
ment. We think Bonney is to be given
the credit for this latest novelty-at least
he is in the secret. and as he is known to
be brave, fearless man, we do not doubt
that we have made the right guess.
The entert inment that is now on the
tapis and that will be pulled off as soon
as the whole crowd is ready, is card
party away in the heart of Seaton mount
ain, in the immense chamber that has
been made where the Sun and Moon vein
departs from the Newhouse tunnel. Ar
rangements will be perfected for the COM
fort of the guests upon that occasi II.
from the trolley ride through the differ.
eut workings to the csrpeiing of the floor
of the chamber. II is not expected that
this will be full dress affair, as mother
earth cannot always be depended upon to
behave herself, and splash of water at
some place in going in may ruin the best
disposition in the world There will be
tables and comfortable chairs, and pos
sibly refreshments of some kind although
that will be left entirely to the committee
which has been given full authority to
spread itself as never before. Before the
guests arrive a thorough inspection of
the different workings will be made to
see that there are no tommyknockers
loafing around to frighten the ladies with
their mysterious rapPings. However,
these could be offsetted with sweet music.
Up to date. the participants in this de.
lightful soiree in the bosom Of mother
earth will be confined to the Elks and
their near relatives, but it may be that
the lines will not be drawn too strictly
As the membership Of the local lodge is
over the century mark,
it is possible there would not be room
for many outside guests. No doubt many
will attend, in any event. as there are
many who have never penetrated beyond
the portal Of the tunnel, and there are
others VIII, have no idea of the immense
excavation that has been made by the
Sun and Moon people over mile from
the entrance to the big bore.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17
BIG FIVE IMPROVEMENTS

Merrill accompanied by Purchasing Agent w Darling
of Big A. NJ Chamberlain prominent
surrounding bath house the
nels The object of the visit estimate from Mr. Cham
berlan the practaby and of parking space lying
between the Natatorum and the upper hot tunnel
After thorough inspection of the proposed field of Improvement
Mr. Chamberlain of the difficult PROPOSE
solve that he had owing boude that
Nature had thrown the the gue that showed the force
rushing the space filed and eveled
OF sucnt soil which plant trees and the multudnous
other things gardeners heart He satisfied himself
entirely feasible and before
decided that Mr. Chamberlain would take hold push
it rapidly possible The preliminary task will be the filling and
grading along the which will be Strengthened and walled This
work had already been commenced and will he continued all winter
y them In all probability by the time that the tourist season of
begins will be wonderful and pleasing
in that of the city and that will greatly add the attractions Of
this
In addition improvements Mr..
paton understand that question of little time
when large and attractive bath house will be erected the hot
nels sufficient accommodate all who This building will
the ensuring greatly
perfect immunity catching
1t will be equipped with all
leading bathing places and be strictly date
We have always believed that the purchase of the springs
Big Five Federation by permanent
and therefore all the pleased to the
peoples hopes be gratihed The improvement the
grounds naturally will be followed only buildings
possibly by large hotels.
The possibilities of the springs holdings of the Big Five
tied only by human endeavor and the undertakings
As the amented Governor Bryan teey said God
done much for Idaho Springs In
suppemenng and the endeavoring
among city in Switzerland
and several places this had been conspicuous
enta in all enterprises that tended progress He
do the thing Idaho Springs wrong
made signal failure.
II has remained for the Big Five practically Bryans
dreams and the time him few better
and The
simple the and surroundings paying
has completely eliminated the litigation that many
the title and the possibly
have carried
Soda creek eanon the of the improvements
OF the loveest this neghborhood
made Soda rushing
damage to its banks and of pretty yards The
vicinity of the springs particularly unsghty but the
work hand will remedy Strengthening
of the will property
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17
EXPENSIVE LIVERY
JOE BOYD BRINGS BOY BACH TO TOWN
AND AN ikouLcENT PARENT
PAYS THE BILL.
IS ARRESTED At HIS CITY HOME.
HIRES RIG FROM LOCAL FIRM AND
LEAVES IT AT GOLDEN.

Hlgust J. Smith, Io year-old lad of
Denver. came to Idaho Springs the FIRST
of the week and proceeded to have good
time "Wednesday afternoon he went to
Boyd's livery barn and called for rig,
saving he desired to take ride about
town, and wanted the best that the barn
afforded One of the best single drivers
was hitched to a rubber. tired vehicle and
the young man proceeded to circulate
about the streets of the city, obligious Of
the enyious glsnces of less fortunate
pedestrians.
When night came the hverymen be
came anxious about their property as the
young man had failed to return as he had
promised, and the officers were ask ed to
keep an eye out for the missing property
Late in the evening telephone mess
age was received from Golden to the effect
that horse and buggy had been found
on the streets of that city. and on the
buggy cushion was a note being the fol-
lowing words: Return to Boyd's livery
barn at Idaho Springs and receive re-
ward" The local firm ordered the prop
erty cared for, and Thursday J. W. and
f. Boyd went to Golden and claimed 1t.
Ii was there found that young man by
the name of Smith had driven the rig
into town from the west, and that later
had hired saddle horse ofa Golden liv'
cry man and gone to Denver with IT. i,
81. a.. Of
boy were engaged in the restaurant busi-
ness on Larimer street in Denver. and
Joe Boyd soon located the place. While
thnfather Of the boy was 10th to believe
tE2 the lad WAS guilty Of the escspad :.
still he admitted the boy had been ava,
from home. Young Smith was at school
when Mr.. Boyd called, but the elder
Smith volunteered to send for him. But
BOYD had tip where the lad was in the
habit Of loafing. and going to the place
was soon rewarded by corralling his
game When arrested young Smith
made ready confession of his misdeeds,
detailing all Of his acts from the time OF
hiring the rig at Idaho SPRING. until h.
arrived home. He said that he had left
the horse he had procured at Golden alta
point in the Highlands. and had hired a
boy to return the animal to the owner
But this horse has not yet beeo located.
When searched at the Denver police
station young Smith had S IS in cash.
watch and a few trinkets. He was
brought to this city by Mr.. Boyd Thurs
day night and placed in the city Jail.
Yesterday morning the father of the
boy came to this city aud exerted him
self in the lads b. half, and with so much
success that he was able 10 return to his
home with the waywsrd youth cleared OF
all stain so far as the law was concerned.
This happy ending was brought about by
the payment of all costs incurred in the
ma,,er-the hiring of the rig, damage to
the vehicle and horse, officers expenses,
court fees, ETC., but the lad was thus
saved from term in the reform school.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17
High School Notes.

Three cheers for the board The gym
nasium is sssnredl At meeting Of thai
august body Saturday night, it was un
snimously agreed that the basement o!
the new High School building be fitted
up as gym" and the appointments will
be marvelously complete and up-to date
thus realizing the fordest hopes of the
athletic enthusiast. All High School
and Colleges are including work in the
gymnasium as necessary part of the cur.
riculum. Idaho Springs certainly de.
serves credit in keeping to the front in
the march of progress.
1t was decided Friday afternoon after a
rather heated discussion to combine the
two Literary Societies, known as "The
Star" and The Crescent" into one to be
called THE Star aud Crescent Literary
Society"
An unusual feature of the meeting was
the election OF all officers by acclamaticn;
results as follows:
Pres dent-Kenneth Moscript,
Vice President-Bella Weiuberger.
Secretary and Treasurer-Julia Reed.
Ushers-James Mitchell, Russell Tau
uer.
Program Committee-MissP Pendleton.
Katherine Mckinley. Eunice Thompson.
Critic-Miss Weaver.
The program days were changed from
Friday afternoon to Monday with alter
nate business and entertaining meetings
every other week.
The pupils of the Sth. 9th, and 10
grades are bringing old Japanese relics to
place in the art room. They will be on
display during the first semester.
One OF the 9th grade girls finds it diff
cult to remember quotations from the
Merchant Of Venice" The only one
that has left any impression on her is
this:-"Who chooseth me shall get as
much as he deserves"
On Thursday morning Miss Pendletou
gave another one Of her delightful twenty
minute talks before the high school when
she impaired some of the inspiration she
received on going through Longfellow's S
Home.
When the Elk's Lodge paraded on
Friday and took everyone in their path
with them, they spied Supt. Potter medi-
tating on the fate of King Edward III in
chains in Karnelworth Castle, which
vas the subject for that days lesson in
the English History class. They politely
invited Mr. Potter to join them and when
be declined they straightwav urged him.
He decided therefore that one need not
necessarily be king to allow himself to
be placed in chains and he threw him
sci INTO the spirit of the occasion and
joined the promenade.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17
Schools in Excellent Condition.

ever before in the history of the
Id b Springs schools have the institute
sons been in as healthy condition as they
are today, and this fact is the source Of
considerable satisfaction to the teachers,
parents and the public in general. This
much to be desired end has only been
reached through the untiring efforts OF
the school board every member OF which
has worked increasingly to secure the
most competent instructors to be had and
these instructors in turn are striving to
merit the confidence reposed in them
Regularity of attendance is always a
good indication of the best school work.
The end of the 6rst month of school
displayed marked increase in enroll
ments. There were 64e pupils enrolled
6A7 belonging. i. e, those who had not
been dropped from the roll on account OF
uuexcused absence. The average attend
auce for the first month was Cog. giving
the unusually high percentage OF attend
auce to enrolment OF % per cent.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

After years of endeavor and the expend.
iture of tons of heavy argument to induce
investors to come to Idaho Springs and
erect a suitable hotel for the tourist trade
it remains for the Idaho Springs News
to discover that this city as a site for such
a structure is simply out of the question.
A big apartment house or fiat is the
one and only thing needfui. We regret
that in making this sweeping statement
our esteemed contemporary did no, ad-
vance its reason for this conclusion.
which overrides the opinion held by the
chamber Of commerce, the other news
papers and even the c. & S. railroad
people for years.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Congressman Gilbert NJ. Hitchcock, of
Omaha, spent Monday in this city and
vicinity looking after his mining interests
italists he is heavily interested in the o.
tunnel and after a visit to the property
announced that he was entirely satisfied
with the showing that had been made.
Mr.. Hitchcock is editor and proprietor
of the Omaha World-Herald and one of
the most prominent figures in the demo-
cratic ranks of Nebraska politics.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Manager Morton reports that in about
rs more feet the upraise in the 10. Rey-
nolds would connect with the shaft, after
which the tunnel. now 5000 feet into the
mountain, will be driven westward upon
the vein in the search for ore bodies. It
is safe to predict that the Reynolds will
soon be one of the largest shippers in the
Silver creek district.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Mr.. w. ii. Fish and Miss Pearl Coul-
son were married on Thursday at noon
at the residense of Mr.. and Mrs. c. f..
Fish, the Rev. o. l.. Orton of the NJ. f.
church officiating. But few invited
guests were present. The honeymoon
will be spent in Denver. We extend
congratulations.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Among the passengers Denver bound
this morning were A. J. Ventress. Mr.. and
Mrs. Horscb. Mr.. and Mrs. J H. Sans,
Geo. f. Austin and wife, ]. w. Clark and
wife, Isaac Ballinger, T. R. Henahen,
Miss Barnard. Miss Hamm, Prof Hall, c.
5. Birkins, s. ID Slyder, lanes Clayton.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

{. II. Fogg of Boston has arrived and is
going to push operations on the Gomez,
one of the finest showings in the Soda
creek section. The hoisting plant will
be thoroughly overhauied and the water
taken out of the workings. There is said
to be hns ore in sight in the mine
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

The city council having made the
necessary tax levy for the support OF the
Carnegie library, at Wednesday nights
meeting, and at a prior meeting having
voted the site for the building, it is nov
mn to the architect TO draw and submit
the plans. Then will come the bids and
awarding Of the contract. The money Is
placed in trust in an eastern financial
institution and Mr.. Carnegie has given
his orders placing it at the disposal OF the
Nhrarv board. So it should not be very
long before active work will be under
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

E. NJ. Evans, who has been suffering
from slight attack of pneumonia, has so
far recovered as to be able to make a trip
to Denver where he will rest up for few
weeks
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Rathbone Sisters are perfecting plans
for gala time on next Wednesday night,
Oct. al. at Elk's hall. and it will be no
fault of the order if the occasion is not
one of the most enjoyable ever given in
the city. Il will be in the nature of a
card party, and arrangements have been
made for forty or more tables.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

The report that the Chicago tunnel has
struck gray copper and that the assays
made thereon are satisfactory shows that
the extent of the mineral district here
has not been determined as yet. There
are big veins coursing through he section
to be cut by the tunnel, the surface show
iugs are good. aud the probabilities for
tangible results are most encou agiug.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

An employe at the Gem by the name
of Hort had one Of his fingers badly
mashed "Wednesday. A rock was dis
placed by drill, and pinned the finger
to the side of the wall. Medical attention
was necessary to relieve the mans suffer
ing.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

r. c. Biggar & Co. have struck some
fne copper-iron ore on the Lake mine. at
point 7So feet east of the Windsor Cas-
tie shaft and below the tunnel level
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Sheriff Sandberg took Mrs. A. Bossa
to the Pueblo sauitarium last Tuesday
her mind being somewhat affected. 1,
is thought that she will soon recover.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Elizabeth Elliott. aged IS. died in thi $
city on the nth inst. of blood poisoning.
She was brought here by her parents
from Confer. Colorado, for treatment.
and the body was shipped to tha, place
for burial
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Henry Cox went to Central City yester-
day to attend farewell party given to
one of his friends. He will visit Denver
before his return.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Nels Iverson is visiting with his brother
Olof. Mr.. Iverson is at present contract
ing in Larimer county.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Stopping has been inaugurated at the
Western Star Josephine group, Chicago
creek. and small streak of rich ore has
been disclosed. as we'll as some mill dirt =
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Our este emed contemporary, the Min
ing Gazette. now sports a new heading
which we think is an improvement. The
annual meeting of the company was held
Tuesday evening and the same director
ate and officers were e'ected. The paper
~ss shown 10 be doing nicely financially
and the regular dividend will probably
be declared at the proper time. Siftings
Ieioices Nth It's neighbor in its prosperity.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

ported and arrangements are under way
for prosecuting work all winter. tunneling
and sinking. The group is in the Daily
district.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Three candidates were Initiated into
Eikdom last Tuesday night and there are
others on the way.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Charley Whitfield has been awarded
the contract of sinking on the Winner
lode, located on the summit of Santa Fe
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Mrs. c. A. King returned from he
yisi, in Kansas last Friday and her hus
band is rapidly recovering his appetite
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

A number of our local Red Men attend
ed the ball given by their brothers a,
Nevadaville last night and very pleas
ant time is repor ed.
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Whatever Attorney John F. Nil
Ter Says Goes Win the Head
of the Police

Prior 10 the enilinK 90 the grand
Jury, the Little Paris house was
opened as a resort Tor cfih-Womcn.
but u Waa never Ia favor with the
police, and when the grand Jury
caused the polivc G. close all the
srih- houses. chief sullivan deter
mined that the Little Parts house
should never rcopeu, and EaNs m
tervieWs "a the newspapers La which
he made that declaration.
True enough when the other crib
heuEoa rpupenud their doors. the
tlttie Parts Round itself under the
han % the police II was raided sew
ural time en- orders from chief sui
liVan. and finally went out of husl-
ness, a. then appeared. for good and
all
The Little Parts house h a sub
atanttul hrtrk structure, three stories
high. aud Il owned hy Prank Huty,
who uses the first floor for saloon
purposes. The tive upper stories,
hich were and are being used Tor
Immoral purposes, we're soon after
the completion 81 the building. lcas-
ed 60 Louis Brigncaudy. who had,
before the meeting 81 the grand Jury,
auh-let 10 Camille BERNARD. the keep
er 81 the crihhouse.
Prior 60 the closing OF the hrpthel,
nfigneaudv had always managed 20
wtKEic along fairly well without the
aid 81 a higk- priced lawyer. Cam
Tile BERNARD was a prompt peyinE
tenant. aud rent was What htiE-
neaudy wanted So long az Il came
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what are tho political Influences
behind chief ~ pollce SulliVanf
The Star few DAYS ago stated
that certain personagcs IN high
places were interested Ia Keeping
chief sullivan Ia offIce, aud intim.
atea that chief suilivan's political
affiliations worv. L. a large extcnt
responsible for the failure OF his de.
partnlcnt to put an end e. the ear
nlNai Of cflme. This was not idle
talk The Star proposes 90 call the
attention II the pt.hitc to one STAR.
Ing instance when city politics pre-
vented chief sullivan from adhering
to policy which. until political In
nuence Mas brought 10 hear upon
hina. he approved. and which would
undoubtedly have been best for the
interests 81 the city az iarge.
This story deals with the reopen
Ing ~ the so-Calles, Little Paris
house. a notorious hrothel after the
adjournment Of the superior court
grand iury which closed the entire
city last winter and spFng,
The Little Parts house stands on
the southeast corner 81 ftfth avenue
south and Jackson street, lust north
Of the new dead-lina established BY
Chict sullivan year age. The
dret-liues according 90 the chiets
order, Is drawn parallel With and ~
feet south q Jackson street Thus
according 60 the chiefs own proc
iamasion. the Little Parts house was
excluded from the new tenderloin
district
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NAY RELiH0UiSH
PALMA TROPHY

WkRHfSUTNo. y. e. isei41li.
caiity may rob th9 tnitet States IL
the feaaa af fha fsalua trophy easH
n International competition ir Fns
stand n ia Announced that TIE
Yankee CRACKS. INSTEAD - uFirr tie
riftss lu vogue n fhr #rmY. be- fisH
match ahoi used sufHg3ar wvafs.ii
and hanrr dld not fNlsuM the Fssss
~ the enmpafltiuu. Eaeh weiutzHf
% fhe United states Naa equipped
wffh tNn kraE 1afEeftsuH fifies a#H
IVES ths ffauaag1 four EfuoTe -
caIihef. used - the army Ru3 ia
ginnAi guard The other. hni The
one ussf lu the composition. was TIE
eiEhf sryQVe .Naf naillgsfl 4le Va
tlfnal Riffs association ~ Amsftes
furnished the riflss aud 4 is ssid
tkrY exceeded their Authority ~ do
ins - TIE situation places she INT
tod states team ~ bad nEht
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A BARON
IN TOWN
ONE or THE FAMOUS RoTas.
eHlLps. 10 A ouEsT AT THE
HOTEL WARRINGTON

naron Hobt. -. Huihachild OF
parin. a member OF the famous fam
Us Of fnancirrH uf that name, has
been spending the DAY Ia Seattle ~
a guest nt the Hotel Washington
Hv arrived last niS'tt aud today took
a trip around the city. and WI leave
tonight Tor san Francisco. lie e.
pressed himself az civs with the
tFeatnsslt he had been accorded by
the hotel mauak rtH.nt
Another distinguished guest az the
Washington today was Air Gardiner
D.. williams. who Ia interested la the
~ IleerH diamond mines az Kim
berlry. South Africa. he n IN this
country on "a pleasure trip and IL
accompanied By Mrs. Williams aud
Mta. h. A. Clement The party
visited the various ppintH % inter
est la the city. and ALSO visited the
PUGET sound navy yard. and viii
probably leave Tor the East this
evening
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laughed ~ uiiion's attempts - prove
thai h. WIS 3 chFonta Invalid slth
ous foot IN ard the other on the verge
81 the grave Hra Dillon. a znssi.
iuokinE wutuau. tnia = Htnry that
aroused a good deal ~ sympathy 81.
testified that b. had net supported her
for years. and hat he nss often drunk
and fsfv cruel
Mrs. DiiinHs lawyer stated 70 the
court that the wnlldsbN invalid uaA
kuuwn % have az least 70 hidden
away IN the safe u friend Dillon
however. testified that bic Only as
sets wsrs a q hin and credit It sume
cheap restaurants
He was given untii September Is 10
raise money T. psy hin wife ~ and 10
complete the rest cure which h. r. at
present taxing
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RENDEZVOUS
AT OYSTER BAY

eToSYHRa0K. y. y Aug. II
A psstion 81 che fleet uHdaT Aa-
nifat aiksr r. anchored hsfe. IT,
gieet viii sisam 60 oyster Has. bnH
hhA afternoon. ~ here q all be Snlas
81 b the vessels unN tu French
mans bay. and viii then be rUFisw
90 hy the president Monday nom
tnE. The fleet viii then 50 60 ren-
abHensf hay and prepare for the
fnannuVers there. Witch viii last
from Aug. 20 70 -.
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sUGs ron 400

Mrs A. I. ballard. prupristfess q
the tsiresanipn lodging house, ~ -
Pine street sWuFs cut wsftart y
Justice cams ealst today Ter tbs
arrest % Mr and Mrs Harold Hay
nirr ON a charge 81 dVfraudths AZ
tnkaausr Sha alleges that the de-
PENDANTS oNc har stoo far five days
fn1f1 rent
aFa Ballard tuid Praprruiing At
iornef aeutt thai she had BEEN iH=
formed that the Hafnisfs had da=
ffnuaed ether lodging house keep
~ in Seattle. ana that rlse wished
% make al example ~ thrm