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Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31
BY MARY DEVEREVX

sip at the various eating and drinking
places frequented by them.
One of these was called lie Chen
Heureux. two-story house situated
down near one of the ouays. Lights
were blinking brightly from its small
windows, and inside several stoves
were burning, where Thiel, the land
lord. and his one assistant. were pre-
pairing supper for several civilians and
soldiers who sat about. talking and
drinking, at the various small tables.
Sitting near the fire, two soldiers
and citizen. together with Jean and
Pierre, were listening to a man in
their midst. who. from his talk and
appearance. seemed to have been an
extensive traveller. This was Laro. an
on shore from the "Aigle." a rakish-
looking brigantine. of which he was
owner and captain
Jean listened with an attention
which. for some reason. appeared to
amuse Laro. who. now and then. with
a qulzzical smile lighting his black
eyes. glanced askance at the boys en-
raptured face.
Laro's story had been listened to by
others seated around the tables. who
occasionally reminded Thiel to hurry
their suppers.
The next minute a soldierlylooking
man came in. the uniform OF a petty
officer showing as he unclasped and
threw OF the heavy cloak that had en-
veloped him. After demanding sup
per as speedily as possible. he seated
himself some distance away from the
group at the FIRE.
But Pierre had been staring open.
mouthed at him. and now the sound
OF his voice caused Jean to start. and
turn his head quickly In the direction
OF the shadowy corner where the sol
dier was seated
''Greloire." he breathed
What is that. my cocksparrow
Toulon harbors many stranger
tongue. TO be sure. but | speak only
my own
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31
Frou Culture by Millions.

The cultivation of frogs is new in.
dustry. but 1t can be made profitable.
as there are thousands of acres OF
gwampland in Pennsylvania. worth
less. which could be utilized. About
two million will be distributed In the
state. Some of the applications re-
ceived by the department are very
amusing. and they will be stored away
among the state archives. A New Bed
ford applicant wants to know II the
frogs will flourish and 60 well In
ponds that have been constructed for
fish. but abandoned. or ponds that are
made to cut ice on, as they are fed
with clean water" A Breadysyille.
Bucks county. farmer. asks for from
ten thousand 10 fifty thousand frogs
with which to stock Neshaminy Creek,
which. he says. seems TO be run out
OF FISH, so let us have some bullfrogs."
4 Tullytown man writes for n supply
TO stock "our millponds with. as they
are excellent ponds for that purposes"
A Philadelphia man writes to know II
the frogs are green, and IF they will
keep babies awake nights by their
eroalSings." A CIearfield county man
asks II the frogs are good eating"
and whether they are real frogs or
only hoptoads. -Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31

Come. gentlemen. all. said Thiel.
now bustling amongst them with a
huge platter. Your suppers are
ready"
Neither Laro nor the others paid
any further heed TO the soldier. who.
seated apart from them. ate his sup
per with an appetite that bore witness
to previous fasting But at odd mo-
ments. when unnoticed, his eyes. with
a smiling warning in them, met those
OF the two boys; and once. while Jean
was staring at him. he laid a finger
upon his lips with a swift cautioning
gesture of silence.
His supper finished, Jean stroiled
back to the fire. before which Greloire
had seated himself. while the others
remained at the tables. some still eat
ing. and all of them discussing mat
tiers pertaining to the siege.
Leaning carelessly against the fire
place. after a quick glance about. to
make sure he was not observed. the
boy looked at the soldier with world
of inquiry in his dark eyes. Greloire
replied with a comprehendIng smile,
but again laid his finger against his
lips. as II impressing silence. and then
turned to the fire.
He had picked up his long cloak,
and was putting it on. And no one
noticed the suggestive motion OF the
head ard hand. as. with slightly
arched eyebrows. he looked once more
toward Jean, who was still standing
beside the fireplace. But the boy was
quick to see these, and understood
that he might expect TO find Greloire
outside.
Allowing what he felt to be proper
amount of time to pass after the latter
had closed the door behind him. Jean
put on his cap. and having motioned
to Pierre, they both followed. regard
less OF Laro's declaration that it was
earlier than usual. and not yet time
for them to start for home.
The two boys, with occasional sharp
glances around. passed along the al
most deserted street. Presently
Pierre. after a quick look over his
shoulder. gripped Jeans arm.
There is a man who looks like
Greloire coming on just behind u.s."
He had scarcely spoken when
swift but cautious football came close
behind him, and a hand caught his
shoulder. while Greloire said In a care
fully lowered voice. ITEMS, My quick
witted comrade, how are you?"
'As you gee. or might. were It moi
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31
II Was Good Advice.

The man laughed uproariously. I'm
a pretty healthy looking specimen. am
| rot, doctor?" he asked.
You certainly are" answered the
physician.
well, ten years ago you told me TO
prepare for death"
Did II"
You did"
well, / see no reason to be hilarf-
ous about It, That's good advice at
any time. isn't it,"
Yes, but"
Doesn't your preacher give you the
same advice?"
..Of course. but you see"
well, why don't you go and laugh
a. him? did only my duty by you.
ANU from what | know OF you. would
say that can't think of any one who
has more extended preparations to
make. Good day. sir
Sometimes unused the man as he
went out, 'it is easy to make point
and diflicult to clinch It."
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31
CITY OWNERSHIP IN BRITAIN.
Leading Opponent Of Policy Praises
the System and Its Results

tne system and Its Results.
The American who breads municipal
ownership for fear OF its being used
to create political machinery and rob
the public and who declares that we
must first establish the merit system
may be astonished. says a writer in
the World To-Day, when he learns the
extent OF the development of British
municipal trading under these condi-
tions.
Seeking to learn "the other side of
municipalization in Great Britain. the
investigator is at every turn referred
to Arthur Kay. distinguished citizen
OF Glasgow and head of the great mer-
chandising house of Arthur & Co.. as
the arch enemy of municipalization.
He IS president OF the Citizens union
and the Taxpayers federation. When
asked, DO you think Glasgow should
own and operate its trains?" he an
s"ered: Certainly. The owning and
operating of these tramways has been
highly profitable and thoroughly salts
factory, the accounting is correct and
nobody opposes it."
buN you tHihh tne tiahis suouia "c
operated for profit in relief of rates."
Not at all. They should be run on
low factor of safety. and profits be
sunk in betterments or reduction OF
charges"
But this is socialism,"
Well. they call il socialism-muni-
clpal socialism"
And this from the man who was to
have given the fiual word against mu'
nicipalization, In Great Britain there
is opposition, not to municipal owner
ship as such, but only to its excesses,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31
CHAPTER ~.

Toulon. on the Mediterranean, was
at this time the great military depot
of France. Its inhabitants numbered
about twenty-five thousand, and more
than fifty frigates and ships Of the
line rode at anchor in its harbor, while
within its spacious magazines WAS col
ieeted an immense quantity of military
and naval stores
Scarcely a day passed during the
fail and early winter of 1893 that did
not bring TO the city families and in
diyiduals from all parts of France,
seeking protection from the Revolu-
tionists' cureitles-outrage which the
Committee were either unable TO con-
troll. or TO which they were Indifferent
AT Toulon, the friends of the old
monarchy argued among themselves
that the violence with which their
land had been filed was too terrible
to be longer endured; and they began
TO discuss the idea of surrendering
the city. its magazines. forts and
ships. TO the combined English and
Spanish fleets lying outside its har-
Dor. and thus help to bring about a
France.
Among those in Toulon who heard
of the proposed surrender was Margot.
who. with Jean and Pierre. safe under
the humble roof of their new home.
had for these many months enjoyed a
security she had never before known.
In a measure her own mistress. and
removed from the dread of Etienne,
she found reliance and peace in the
kindly guidance of Pere Huot. to
whom the boys went each day for in.
struction. his abode being some dis
tAnce from Margots small house
which was in a retired part of the
city. near the suburbs.
A surrender suggested to her the
possibility of bringing scenes of blood
shed and violence. and the very
name OF English" was to her-as alsc
TO most of her eompatriots-the syn
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31

Every housekeeper should know
that II they win buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only tire, because it
never sticks to the iron. but because
each package contains lG oz.-one full
pound-while all other Cold Water
Starohes are put up in :. pound pack
ages. and the price 10 the same, 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch IL free from all injurious chem
icals. IL your grocer tries to sell you a
1909. package IT is because he has
Q stock on hand which he wishes to
dispose of before he puts In Defiance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package In large let
ters and figures 'l6 oks." Demand
Defiance and save much time and
money and tho annoyance of the iron
sticking. Defiance never sticks.
Isn't the climate rather bad in your
part of the country" Yes answered
the Central American: but it doesn't
make any difference. We are so busy
with revolutions that nobody has time
to notice the climate"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31

Dnym of what was utterly detestable.
Her fears were realized when the
surrender was accomplished. and the
English ships sailed triumphantly
into port. landing five thousand Of
their own troops and eight thousand
Spaniards.
This proceeding was regarded with
the greatest alarm and indignation by
the Revolutionists. who. considering
the surrender an act OF treachery, re-
solved to retake Toulon. and drive the
allies from the soil of France. Two
armies were marched upon Touion;
and a siege was begun which for three
months made but little apparent prog
ress.
Affairs within the city became un.
settled. and were soon almost demor-
allied: and Pere Huot having fallen
seriously i'll. Margot's heart grew
heavy, as Jean. seeming to throw off
all restraint. wandered day after day
about the streets. associating with
soldiers and rough characters.
Nargot had not dared to communi-
cate much OF her misgivings from the
day, now several weeks past, when.
after demonstrating warmly as to
some offense he had committed. she
bade him ask himself IL his father
would have approved the act. and
started back, as from a mans threat
ened attack. when the boy turned
fiercely upon her.
Never name him to me again." he
cried, with heaving breast and fash
ing eyes. Il have no father. Do you
know my name here in Toulon? II is
the same as Pierre's. He is Pierre
Lafitte, and I am his BROTHER. Jean
Lafitte. And. be saint or devil, to
the end Of my life am Jean Lahtte"
He looked SO big and terrible in his
raae that Margot. silent and fright
ened, felt that he was almost a
stranger to her-this boy she had car.
ried in her arms. and whom she had
loved and watched over for SO many
years.
It Nas the last night of November.
when darkness fell early over the city.
and Nargot was preparing her lonely
evening meal. Where Jean and
Pierre were, she knew not, but pre-
sumed that. rs was often their habit.
they would sup with some OF their
soldier acQuatntsnces.
Although the evening was cold, the
usual number of pedestrians were
abroad. these being mostly soldiers.
who were seeking excitement and gos-
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31
ILLS OF TELEPHONE GIRLS.
Customary saiutation Constant
Rings In Their Ears.

Kings IN neir Ears.
When central operator hears
somebody crying Hello to her on The
street. nine times out of ten she g
nores the greeting" said a telephouc
expert. why? Because she takes the
salute to be a delusion.
"A girl who. day after day, hea RS
Hello. hello dinned into her car
and who is constantly responding
with Hello, hello. hello in time
grows to hear and repeat the word
mechanically; and when she leaves
her work that word Is still ringing
In her ears. She can hear people say
ing Hello to her on all sides, but
the greeting of the real thing is RI
confused with the ghosts OF dead Ia
Dor that she seldom notices the first
salutation of a friend.
And did you ever know, by the
way. that nine out OF ten persons
who habitually use the telephone have
what we call telephone ear! In its
hrst stage the telephone ear becomes
acute and sensitive; but after long
use the hearing becomes more or less
blunted. and half the complaints
against poor telephone service may
be attributed rightly to the tele-
phone ear Try 1t some time. II you
habitually use the right ear. next
time use the left and see II 1t isn't
twice as satisfactory. II is a good
plan for those who use the telephone
much to frequently switch ears. This
keeps the hearing equally balanced,
and might ward on a permanent deaf
maze
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper viii be pleased TO learn
that AIDED disease that science
has been ahc ia all Its stages. snd that 10
Catafrh Hzlfs talarrh euro Ia the only positiss
kno~ the medical fraternity. Cstsrfh
being . constitutional direase. requires q eonstitu-
uonsi treatment. Halls Calarrh Cure Is taken In
tenAily. acting directly apoa the blood and mucous
surfsccs Of the system, thereby destroying tho
foundation Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building Up the constitution and assist
ing nature In doing it- work The prnpretors hAv .
much faith In its curative that they oner
One Hundred Dollars for any that Il falls 70
s.ld for fist of Testimonials.
Address y. j. CHENEY Co. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggist.. 75c.
Take HaIrs Family Pills for constipation
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31
Tn. ooo,s Cole Nose.

When Noah. perceiving twas time to en-
bark.
Desired the Creatures to enter the Ark.
The Dog with a friendliness truly sub
lime
Assisted in herdne them. Two al a time
He drove In the Elephants. Zebras and
Cnus
Until they were packed like boxfui OF
screws
The Cat in the cupboard. the Mouse on
the shelf.
The Bug in the crack Then he backed
in himself:
But such was the lack of available space
He couldn't tuck all of him into the place.
And so. though the rivers rushed over
the plain
Aad down from the heavens fell bla0-
kets of rain.
He stood with his muzxie thrust out
through the door
The whole 40 days OF that terrible pour.
Because OF which dreneht'g. the Sages
unfold
The nose Of a healthy Dog always is cold.
Arthur Guiterman. In New York Times.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31
A Raye Good Thing.

"Am using ALIENS FOOT-EASE, and
can truly say would not have been without
II so long, had known the relief it would
give my aching feet. think it a rare good
thing for nyone having sore or tired feet
Mrs Matilda Holtwert, Providence, II. L"
Sold by all Druggists, a5c- Ask today.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31
Those Who Have Tried Il

viii use no other. Defiance Cold Wa
ter Starch has no equal in Quantity
or Quality-16 OF. for 10 cents. Other
brands contain only II OF.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31
Two Recommendation Needed.

Slowpay-Doctor. suppose you car
recommend your tailor to me?
Doctor-Certainly. but you Will have
20 get some one else to recouue.s
Tou to my tailor.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31

$500 per NJ. Lewis "Singlc Binder"
straight DC cigar. costs the dealer some
more than other DC cigars, bat the higher
price enables this factory 10 higher
grade tobacco. Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31

Some successful men are ninety-nvo
per cent. back bone and some others ara
ninety five per cent. cheek.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31

When a high -salaried office finds IL
necessary to seek the man You may ex-
pect to see thieves trying to break into
tail
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31

It's a nice thing Il have girl In the
family to comfort you Aor the way tho
boys turn out
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31

Its a companion in pleas
ure' or misery, one or the
other; and some of us don't
know one from the other.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31

Painting the wagon puts no ginger In
the horee.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31

ETC permanently No nervousnesr afeaP
y hrst days of Dr. knes Gr.af Nerve ke~tor.
g. send for FREE 92. 90 trial botts and trcatlsa.
D9 L. H. kLIxK Ltd e3i Aruh Street, PhiLsde phta, PA
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31

There is very little fun in the kiss
that you arc both willing to have other
people see
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31

Whatsoever the foolish farmer sows,
that shall the bunco man reap,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31
TEA
We don't know how good
it can be, nor how bad it is
some of US.

After girl has refused him twei"N
times superstitious youth will quilt
proposing.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31

The latest museum freak is pig
with two legs Outside museum II
isn't necessary to have four legs to be
hog
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31
To CrKE A COLp IN ONE

TO u IKE n tofit IN ONE Ohh
Take Laxative Bromo QuiBiue Tablets All drug
gl.ts refund the money II IL falls "a cure. T. W.
Groves signature IL each box. 23c-
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
FOR children teething snftens the gutus, reduces
nAmmatioI. sllays pain wind collie DC hottla-
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31
HeIpino the Cook.

Boarding Mistress-what are those
boarders grumbling about now?
Servant-They're roasting the beef.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-31

Rattle brains always make tho most
racket
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Stride Yrotefe
6egen ben abiding zines S6ifDss
@eri6ts.S ertrags NIT England.

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irii6en Natipnalifen Dieier Staot
faBten beute energii6e 8ei6lihs gegen
einen @6teDseeri6ts= 8ertrag 5pii1en
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ausmdrtieer 8inonifie meroen an9e=
ftibrt unb Die Meinung ausgeoriidt,
elm FOLDER 8ertrag 5tuii6en England
uno ben 8eretniaten Staten mthe
bel ben iibrigen europdif9en Staaten
0erfimmung erregen unb Die ieBt nit
ibnen beltebenoen freunoidaftli9en Be-
3iebungen %serfDren.
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1904-04-04
Groceries.

Setrodnete Srii9te-NepfeI, an Der Gonne
setrodnet, &c; Sobanassbeeren 7c Bis INC:
@ttron 13c bis lac; Nolnen, 2 Grpwn, per
Bfuno, 7c, 8 @ropa 7@e, 4 @ropn TIC Iaas
menfrete Sc bis Sc, California RuscateI TIC;
SnItana 7ac, itnportirte sultana lie bis lac
California Aprtfofen Sc bis 12c.
Sprup-Stanoarb @orn 23c bis 26e; oe,
wdbIter &c bis 32c; sorsburn 2ec big S8c;
Stem Orleans MoIaRes 1se BIS 26c, sewabIs
ter 3Oc bis 58c.
NtHe -Bra5tI meu &c bis 1Oc; StIberts 10 ;
@tanoeIn IA; wei6i9aItse NanbeEn 15c;
Serbian ManbeIu 15c; sseanuts &c BIS SIC;
s~er0ftete 7c bis &c; @nsItf9e BalniHe 1876.
gidIes-24OO i'm SaB $40; 1910 TN Sat
So; 1900 i'm SaIbfaB $3.50; 600 TN Sai
$3.50.
indianapolis RafeespreHe:
@e1p6bnI. bts gutter 10-12c, prtara Dts ges
wdblter 14-16e ; Ganep 324-33c, @oISss
geIou 10 bis 22c, Sapa $3.50
SIN 9aGetsn:
artoia $11.75 2ton $11.7 10, Seriet $1I. 10;
Caracas S11. 10, 9iHporth's $11. 76, 9utm
Saea Blenb $14. 30, EsatIsgou6 Sl1.75, @ates
8Ienbeb Sana $11.75.
3nder-Domtnoes 7.47c; StiGsuGer $50
puIperiftrter 5.47e; 2EHT puluertfrter 6.37s,
feiner %granu!irter 4.97c; Cubes SAC; Cons
ttoners' VI 4.a7c; &ibsenoob u 4.82c; gb6,
&c u ATTIC; @,nptre u 4. 72c; SbeaI Grtro
@pIben 6 4.67c; Ntttbfor @rtra 6 4.62c,
RibsewoOb u 4.62c; seIber 6 4. Tie; 1e gel,
Der 4.O2.
8ets-@aroItna. Ropf. 53--7}c. Sapan 3
-63c, sebro9ener, 3a-44c.
@ftg-Taa go @r. Tef), SaB, 9-1lc pc
@aIsne.
@ewir5e - Sanse: Nuipice i3c bis 16c:
@aifta 13c Bis 15c NustatbIitbe 6Oe bis
65c; NustatnuB ACC bis 60c; Sanger i9war'
ser pfeHer 15c bis l6e, S6ot 19c peiB 26c;
0eIfen l5c; semabIener i9mas5er Pfefer 18c,
rpetBer 3Oc bis 35c, rotber zoe.
Stdrfe-pearI, 54c, Champion Slot, l urb
8 9fanb padete 8, Rorn, ! 8fb. Bafete,
4H-53c.
@insenna6te Sri@te-8IaGberrtes 8 Bfe.
$1.1Oc; 9eabes stonbarb, 8 9fb., 81
2.25; SECONDS 8 Bfuab 81 50-$1. 65; Ste
4ea1es, 81. 40-$1.50; Gnanas, STANDARD,
2 4fo., 81. 65-$l.9O Seconds, Q BfunDs
81. 25-$1.45; CRIME 8obnen, 8 Bfuab 2as'
men, 81, Babama Ana1as S 1.90-$2 .26e,
@eftebte Gsbien, $1.2O-Sl. 10, frtibe Stunt %
Gents, %orrptp 90c, etasemet1te $780,
tomatoes, 8 gfuab, 81. 1O-$1.16, 8uter'
Rorn 9Oc-$1.2 %, gpfelbutter, pet Dutenb.
8 8funs, 81.
@anbp-Stansen 7c; sentti@t 7c; Gros
Ger sen,iidt 73c; Banner Euift &c; Cream
Bonbons 10c; SO. 2 Cream seruti9t &c.
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@erau@ertes 8Ietf@.

Suaar gureb GdtYten - grffe AuaItt&t /:
1870 gfunb 124: 10 gfuitb l24c; 10-12
gfurb 10; 8mette RnaIttdt /: 20-l6 ghrlb
124c /; Is 9fanb 12c ; 10 Rfanb l23c ; 10
pfanb 1886.
@aItfprnfi&e SGtntsa--6 Bis 8 Pfunb Sc;
9 bis 10 gfuttb 8ac.
S9uItern-@ngI. Gureo, 18 bis 20 gtun
sns Dur@i9nst, SIC; 16 gf.nN Dur&i&nitt.
81c. 10 BIS 12 8funb 83c.
SrHbnad.g ped-RIarer @nsItfb @ureb Is.
oerpdbIter Sugar @ureb 16e, 6-7 9funb TN
DurGidnttt 16c ; 8 bts 9 8fanb TN Gur9,
fduitt 134c; 10 bis 10 Bfuab tint Dur9i6nttt
lac: 8 H{ anb im Dur5fGntH. i9maI, 1l4c;
8 gflnb int Dur&i@nitt. i&naai, 11ic.
sped, gnsl.-@epd5Iter, 8 BIB 10 Bfuao
TN Dur@f9nitt. 1876; IL bs IA 9fuab In
DurGf9nitt, 12c.
gpeG-Rlare Seiten, 80 bis so gfanb Ia,
9ur1iGnitt, 98c; RIare Setter, 80 biz 40
gfune, 1Oc; &lare Bellies, 25 bio 30 sfurb,
93e; Is bio 22 Hfb.. 9ic; IA Bis is Ffsab.
1850; RIare 8diden. 20 bts 30 9fanb. 93sc;
RiGen IL bis IL Bfunb 9ae; 2Iore SfHden 9
bis 9 Bfanb. 1O4c
gep5deItes sGnsineHeti9 = 3no@enIoiei
Soncp pig Sal 90; RIares wsos $4,000; Sam,
10 $3.50; Gbort Glear $3.50; Slump
$40 80.
Celebrities yfinbFei6 - S&inten. reg
Sets, 124c; Mmbenieiten lie; Snneni. 143
8n09eI l33c.