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Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

a TEXAS editor has hit the right spot
when ne says. The sorri,st fellow on
the earth IS the fellow who will sit around
and cuss his own town. II ! lived astride
the north pole would call it home and
be ready to boos; it up. II couldn't say
anything nice about it. ! would say that
my ice bill didn't come high would
not stay in town had to cnss-noi
while the earth is a big as it is now
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

HAYWOOD brags of the enormous sums
he is receiving from eastern sympathisers.
Walter wellman says ii averages 10000
per week. Federation speakers have
been organizing Democratic ~ Liberty
Leagues for several weeks The Demo-
cratic managers know good thing when
il is thrust upon them.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

DEMOCRATIC managers express greatest
confidence OF the result Of the coming
elections Democratic hopes always
blossom until the first light frost of No
Xcfnber.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

Cor. BRYAN says he will support Judge
Parker after September 80. He figures.
probably that it will take him that long
10 get proper edge ON his hatchet.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

Man who is not well known himself
must be judged by his advisers. II Judge
Parker is elected President. we INNS, in
fer that his associates and advisers will lie
David B. Hill aud August Belmont
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27
Notice to City Preeine, Committeeman

Idaho Springs precinct committeeman
are requested to meet at the Office Of
Attorney T. ". Sabin next Sunday after
noon at 800 p. NJ. for the purpose of
making arrangements for the precinct
caucuses A full attendance is most
desirable.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

I find nothing better for liver de-
rangement and constipation than
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tabiets.-L F. Andrews. Des Moines,
Iowa For sale by J. J. Sherwin.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27
A BARGAIN SPOILED

Nom. said little
Johnny Cupp.
Lets trade baby
For . pup.
81 kin git Bill
Sinks to trade,
Skin i'm in the
Deal theis made
When his mother
Said. mo, sir, "
Johnny made
Face at her.
Kansas City Time
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

Any responsible party can secure lease
on property near Freeland. having pay
ore in sight, BY applying to the owner,
7I7 Kittridge building. Denver.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

THE President has shown that he IS for
the right. 1t makes no difference to him
or whose side is the right. And the
American people hate coward.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

IT must be remembered that Judge
porkcr approved the New York Demo
cratic platform which did not mention
the gold standad
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

MR. BRYAN docs not believe that the
country Is ready for a change. bu; he IS
already planning to offer one in 1875.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

IT is going to require something more
than speeious pleading to induce the
American voter to take leap in the dark
In Noxenber.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

THE Democrats are ciauoring for "a
change They ask the voters TO change
q certainty for an uncertainty.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

II you believe the Democrats are in
favor OF the gold standard, call a roll OF
the Democratic State conventions tina,
have 50 deciaried this year.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

THE Democratic party WAS only eight
years behind on the meney question. II
may be wise to the tariff in another eight
or twelve years
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

The Democratic candidate for vice-pres-
ident has said publicly that he accepts the
nomination and told John Sharp Williams
how glad he was to take il from his
mouth. 1t is every bit as good speech
as Parker's was. He, too. rvgarls the
gold standard As irrevooably established.
but does not say whether it is good
thing or not. lie, too, wants the party
20 be safe and sane, and believes in the
Decalogue, the Declaration of Indepcnd-
ence and the constitution. He used 10
work with his hands, and regards the
right to work as sacred. II he were in
Colorado it follows that he would have to
be a Republican. for the Republican ad-
ministration is the only one in this state
that has protected the workingnan in his
right 10 work, regardless of the dictation
oi some "inner circle or executive com
mi,tec. more than half of whose members
live in some other state.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

THERE never Was more auspiciSus
time for the success Of tie republican
party than the present 20 FAR as the
county campaign is concerned. The
workers in the ranks are united III the
determination to name only such caHdi-
dates for preferment as viii add strength
to the entire ticket and only men Who ART
ever and always found 10 be fighting for
the cause Of republieauisni, law and order
and uudisturbcd business conditions.
Men will be named at the county republi-
can convention upon whom all can unite
and the predictions Of those Of opposite
political faith will fall Of their own
weight. There Is nothing 10 It but sue
cess iof tie entire republican ticket this
fail from president To constable.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

FROM a source that is most reliable
comes the information that Lieutenant
Governor Haggo,t Of this city has signi-
fed his willingness To become eandi.
date for reelection this fall. and the news
is most welcome to this Governor ; many
friends in Clear Greek county. There Is
little doubt OF his selection by the state
convention should he permit his name to
he presented. for the able manner in
which he has conducted the affairs of his
Office during his incumbeuey has won the
appreciation OF all and the party would
delight in honoring him by re-nornina-
ton. 50 far as Clear Creek county Is
concerned, Governor Haggott would re-
ceive the solid vote Of the county ire
spective of party affiliation and his name
on the state ticket would be tower of
strength.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

THE present board Of county eouinris-
siouers has never considered bids for
county printing and this fact Is we'll
known in every print shop in the county
To comply with the Law the board has
advertised for bids. but a comparison Of
prices to determine which firm world do
the work for the least money has never
been made II IS To le hoped tina, comfy
supplies Of all other character have not
been purchased in the same manner.
The board are servants Of tile people,
sworn to serve the public faithfully, and
when they pay the highest instead of the
loves, prices for their supplies, they sim
pip prostitute their office and lay them
selves liable. Siftings made no bid for
county printing now being done by the
Gazette. knowing the fntility OF the labor
in preparing the estimate.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27
MINING 4PpLieAilos NO isI7.
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Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27

Beginning =; Cor No. 1. whence the n. E Cot
Sec TtS r. - W. e-srs n. - "a so E. 1872.
feet; thence S 10 W. 1850 feet 2. thence
: tOs ~ e. fs9t6 fee, cor 3. thence y. -
r 1870 feet no. I. thence y 10' 3p W 15o-vs
feet TO cor. no. I, the place OF beginning
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-27
ELlALODe

First published July TO. iNJF
Last published September IL. lsW
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-05-26

blood he (Hardee) might then enter
tain his request for the surrender Of
the city, and not before. This mes
sage was conveyed back to General
sherman, who Immediately ordered the
big gun loaded with an extra charge
and fired In the direction Of the city.
The shot had the desired effect. Ii
burst in the heart Of the business see.
ton, and when General sherman again
sent flag OF truce to the city those In
charge OF 1t met delegation OF citi-
zens and city officials coming out. They
surrendered the city as civilians. say
Ing that Hardee was then making prep
arations to leave.
The Federal army lost no time in
Fastening into the city. and just as
they reached the water front they saw
the rear guard OF Hardee's army dis
appearing across the Broad river
bridge into South Carolina. The long
range gun had done the work, the Con
federate army occupying Savannah
and the citizens taking 1t for granted
that Sherman had in some way un-
known to them secured battery OF
long range siege guns.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-05-26
sHERMAN's ONE BIG GUN.

An incident OF the Capture Of Savan-
Nah During the March TO- the Sea.
Once more the old story of Sherman's
capture Of the city of Savannah is go-
ing the rounds. Although it has been
told time and again at every reunion
since the war, 1t will bear repeating,
for the reason that 1t is still good
story. In the capture of Fort McAllis-
ter by General Hazen the Federals Sc
cured possession of long range cam
non that would throw shells for great
distance. General Hardee, command
ing the Confederates In Savannah, was
not, however, aware of this fact. He
supposed that Sherman was without
long range guns, which supposition
was correct SO far as 1t went, the one
above mentioned being the only piece
Of ordnance OF that character possessed
By the Union general, and this he took
from the enemy.
So when General Sherman sent O flag
OF truce into the city to ask General
Hardee to surrender the place and thus
prevent the shedding of innocent
blood" the latter replied that lie he
tSherman) could convince him that he
was IN a .e-asitlon to sshed innocent
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-05-26

AFTER June the newspaper capital
campaign in South Dakota promises 70
be battle royal. Col. Hnan, OF The
Ksmban Graphic, who has done some
spirited preliminary skirmishing, will
lead the Mitchell forces 10 person, and
the veteran Col. Caldwell, late n Sioux
City journalism, has been engaged 10
marshal the cohorts OF Pierre We
shall expect 10 be confronted with facts
about geography. politics. resources,
ra: lroad lines, accessibility. desirable
ity, removabilisy, immovability, center
and side lines of population that we
never dreamed of In our most sangnine
territorial days. And the best thing
about the whole deal is that nothi ,g
but absolute truth will be INDUCED In
Tinan can not tell lie and Cal. can,
but never did - Ralph Wheelock In Min
OeapOlis Tribune
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-05-26

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as
they cannot reach lhe seat Ol the dis.
ease. Catarrh isa blood or consfitu.
lional disease. and ID order Il cnra II
you must take iuternal remedies. Haips
CAtarrh Cure Is taken Internally and
acts directly on the blood and mncou.
surfaces. Halls Catarrh t'ure il NOT i
qnack medicine. II was prescribed by
one OF the best physicians In this coun.
try for years and is regular prescrip-
ton. Il Ii composed III the best tonics
known, comprised with the hest bInnd
purifiers, acting directly on the mucOus
surfaces. The perfect combination III
the two ingredients Ii what produces
such wonderful results In curing Ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials free.
+. ?. CHENEY Il CO., Proos..
Toledo, @.
Sold BY Druggists. price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for conski.
patton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-05-26
GRAPEVINE BRIDGE.

How Clever Soldiers Built 1t and
Got ssMalaria', Medicine.
s'The Fifth New Hampshire yolun-
teers hold the honor of building the
noted grapevine bridge across the
Chickahominy river on May % and 20,
1862" Comrade Ira T. Bronson of Mis-
souri, said recently. 1T shows the re-
sourcefulnesS of the American volun-
teer soldier. Without bolts, screws, iron
girders, rods or tools. aside from axes,
q substantial bridge was thrown across
thirty foot channel and, including
approaches through the swamp, made
a roadbed Of some 600 feet that with
stood one OF the greatest floods known
In the history OF the Chickahominy
swamp and proved the salvation Of the
left wing OF the Army of the Potomac
by carrying safely across Sedgwick's
and Richards divisions, with all their
heavy artillery, after all other bridges
had been swept away by the rushing
food. The regiment worked like bea-
vers In the water waist deep for two
days.
"An amusing incident occurred dur
ing the building, showing q ruse Of the
boys to get a little extra .commissary,'
A barrel Of whisky had been sent, by
request of Colonel Cross, for protec-
ton against malaria and as an incen-
tive for hard work.
'sThe barrel, with one head stove In,
was set upon the bank, and as the men
came dripping from the creek the colo
mel would give them small allowance
of the contents. A detail which was
mot In the water was Telling trees and
carrying them to the bank for another
detail, which fioated them to the site Of
the bridge. The boys working on dry
land noticed they were not getting az
much OF the ardent as their comrades
Therefore they adopted the ruse Of
slipping into the water just above tht
barrel. unknown to the dispenser, and
came up serenely with dripping ap
Ipeal for d drink"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-05-26
"a MODERN woODMAN "
Elk Poimt Locai Talent, Assisted by the
EIIises, Show 80 . Good Sized
and Appreciative Aad.

Lass Thursday evening q good house
greeted the members OF the members
OF the local talent company In "A Mod
ern Wood dman.e Those of this city
who took part are as follows: Carl
Anderson, Tom Dyer. B t. Laurie,
Chas. vollmer. G. w. French, Will
Ryan, Ralph ]. Reid, G. w. Fluent,
L. N. Grill, Geo. Harter, NJ. p. Gill.
F. d. Smythe; Anna Ryan, Flora Koei !,
Mrs. j. j. Sharon and Rose Cloud. I'm
der the direction OF Lieut.. Walter N
Ellis the company spent tso weeks Ia
preparations, the efficiency OF which
was clearly shown by the manner ih
which each one handled his part.
Mr.. Ellis, who was engaged by the
M. w. A. TO put on this show, Is an ex-
perienced man on the boards, having
followed the line the greater part OF
his life. He is accompanied ON his
tour by his wife, who acts as musical
director, and his so !. Master Ray, who
takes the very important part of 'sWil.
lie Noble, and we r7nst aay that the
trio are all artists and . credit to vest
ern dramatics.
AS for the local members of the COM
pany, they all handled their parts la
fine shape. Tom Dyer made hit as
Teddy" the dude, by the easy grace
with which he said his lines Carl
Anderson made remarkably good VII
lain, and showed he was not altogether
without talent. Miss Anna Ryan, who
took the part OF leading lady as
"Alice.n did justice 10 her part In
every way. space forbids individual
mention of the remainder of the CON-
pany, but we will say that they were
beyond all criticism and went to make
up q very successful cast.
Master Ray Ellis. whose sweet voice
has made him many friends, amused
the audience by the rendition OF the
two coon songs, ''Just Kiss Yourself
Good bye" and "Swing Round and
Let Hsr Flicker" and Hes A-Losin'
'Em, side-spli ttiDg parody on The
Holy City"
The M. w. A., under whose auspices
the play was put on, cleared q neat
little sum, and aside from that they
have Mr.. Ellis to thank for bringing
Ous SO clearly In the theme OF the
drama the benefit to be derived from q
membership in the Modern Woodmen
0f America.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-05-26

WHAT interest has the state In
Pierre more than In any other towa?
The location OF the capital is purely
business proposition and il should be
determined by the convenience to the
general public. So Tar az development
OF country west Of Pierre IL concerned
kha removal would make no difference
whatever. That development will de-
pend entirely upon the prodnctiyeness
0i that eeuntry. The country west Of
ChasnbsrlAin has been developing more
rapidly than that west Of Pierre. and
that is certainly not due 70 any capital
location. Sd far as the property inter-
ests OF the state are coocerned the state
would be the gamer by removal, as the
grants offered by Mitchell are more val
uable than those that have been given
by Pierre - Scotland Citizen.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-05-26

THE editor of the New Hampton 1rs-
bane has just returned from trip
through South Dakota and Ia three
column write up OF his impressions
makes The suhioined reference to the
capital fight now In progress. As q
matter OF fact, no stranger can go over
any considerable territory In South Da-
kOta without being impressed with the
folly which located the capital a. Pierre.
Here 10 the way the New Hampton ed
itor sized 1t up: "Just now the removal
OF the capital from Pierre 10 this topic
OF the day In South Dakote, Mitchell
10 making strenuous effort To wr st
the plum from Pierre and One is re-
minded OF the day q OF the capital fight
between Pierre and Huron. We have
long Thought that The capital OF the
seate should be more centrally located.
Pierre Ii almost Inaccessible, two days
being required 10 reach IL by rail from
many parts Of the state. Mitchell is u
pretty little city and ID easily reached
from all points east Of the Missouri
river. The sentiment In Ipswich and
through The section In which we trav.
eled Ii overwhelmingly In favor Of the
removal OF the seat OF government 70
Mitchell. akron Tribune
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-05-26
Yours truly,
A. w. GALLOWAY,


The reception given by Mr.. and Mrs.
r. N. Grill last Friday evening was .
decided success and brilliant social
affair. The drawing room, parIor and
library were handsomely decorated
with cut flowers and house plants.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grill received In the re-
ceptlon hall and were greeted by one
hundred and iifiy-two guests. The
dainty and pretty gowns which adorn-
cd the female portion OF the guests add,
ed much tO the charm of The event
Miss Bartholomew was very tastefuIly
but simply gowned in tan tissue, and
presided over the dining room, which
was In green and pink. smilax and
roses being used. Dainty refreshments
were served by the Misses Maude Fox.
Nellie Ericsson, Alice Ryan and Kath-
crime Dyre. These young ladies we're
also custodians of the punch bowl,
which was the chief attraction Oh the
|eyenlng. Miss Nellie Nichols receiy.
| cd the guests AZ the door and Misses
Erma Grill and Lucille Smythe In the
upper hall During the entire evenlr i
lthe harpIst, Sassano, Of Sioux City,
played soft. gentle strains, which Wers
Thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs Grill VA
Tho recipient 6f q beautiful bouquet D
LA France roses, the gift of Mrs
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-05-26


See tsae mounds side by sidas
Little flags faaunfing!
For each soldier died.
The sunlight wanting.
Gasping, FOR our gain,
Bore each the bitter pain.
DO where we laid them
BE for them gariandea
Blossoms of white and red
Sweet memory paid thams
White for their souls that fiad.
Red for the blood they shed.
See. passing sad and slow
With coiors falling.
Brothers In arms they no.
Their dead recalling.
They offered too, their breath.
Though they came back from death,
Let their engfNmvor
Make ALSO. for their sight.
blossoms of red and white
Symbols forever
Red for the fury fight.
White for the peace and right
Post Wheeler In New York Press
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-05-26
PAYING a WARTIME DEBT.
How a PENNSYLVANIA Trooper Made
Coed a TASTY rromfse.

How N Feunwsivnnia Trooper Made
Coed a TASTY Promise.
Tn 1864 squad of the Fifty fourth
Pennsylvania cavalry who were out ON
q scout endeavoring to learn some.
thing Of the movements OF General
Forrest camped near John Raileyss
residence at Trinlble, Tenn. The
following morning before departing
from the neighborhood they rode ND to
Railey's. all but one, who was walk
sng, and he Went to the barn anu led
out the finest horse there. Raiiey ex-
p0stulated in vain. "Let that horse
loose. wouldn't take $3.50 for that
horse, You Yankee thief he angrilv
exclaimed.
Don't worry yourself. paraner,.
mildly replied the soldier. s'Yuu see,
my horse died with the collie last
night, and am bound to have another.
IL i We're to depend on my feet to get
out of this country Forrest would get
me sure"
y wish he'd get every one Of you,
confound you," replied the owner OF
the animal
TIL. tell you what I'll do" continued
the trooper. IF you will tell me your
name and | get through this blamed
war alive and ever get able, i will
send you the money for the horse.r
My name is John Il. Railey, con-
found you, but I'll never hear from
you again, You internal Yankee thief"
"That may be-" smiled the soldier
"but wait and see" And amid roar
OF laughter from his comrades he
mounted the horse and with them
rode away.
At that time Railey was well of In
this worlds goods, and the loss of the
horse occassoned him no pecuniary
embarrassment, but after the war he
met with many reverses. He was COM
PEELED to sell part of his farm at vari-
GUS times until he had but forty acres.
Later he was compelled to mortgage
that for $500 In order to obtain money
to purchase seed and some badly need
ed farm implements.
One day when he was In despair he
received letter which read as fol-
lows:
Reading. Pa, April g.
Mr. John T. Railey. Trimbie, Tenn:
Dear Sir-I suppose you remember one
April morning In 1864 when a squad OF
Yankee soldiers, as you called them, came
to your house. and ore of them rode off
with one of your horses, which you said
was worth $3.50. The Yankee promised to
pay for the horse II 1t was ever in his
power to do so. / am that same Yankee
Fortune has dealt very harshly with me
Until Ahs last few years, Hince which time
| have accumulated considerable proper
ty. 1 am getting old now, and taking
your horse was as near stealing as 1
have ever been guilty Of and / wish to
pay for him / learn from your post
master that you are still In the land OF
the living and have had pretty hard luck.
which am sorry to near. / send you by
today's express $685., which allows ycu
per cent interest. We will likely never
meet again in this world, but hope to
meet you in that land where there is no
sectional hatred. Trusting you may PROS
per, remain yours truly,
FRANK X. WALLDRAN.
Philadelphia Press.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-05-26
Official Paper Of Union County

In q trolley car accident 10 Newark,
New Jersey. 10 which boy and girl
we're killed, the court awarded damage
TO the father OF the boy to the amount
of s6 900, while the parents OF the girl
received only half as much. The find
Ing was made in accordance with the
idea that woman may become bread
winner but man must be one.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-05-26
a. SmggesffOn.

"Yes. said Miss HoweIls after her
solo, II intend to 90 abroad to finish my
musical education"
ssHuhF' snorted Miss GrowelIs, .swhy
not finish II right now and save the
expense ~ Philadelphia Press.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-05-26

Remembering them, forget we not
The liberty and union bought
BY shedding of their blood.
But let Memorial day recall
The precious price paid for 1t all.
With heartfelt thanks to God.
AL honor to those men who died.
Be heard their praise on every sides
To either oceans shore.
Flower>strewn their graves, their memory
green,
Be kept for years, for years be seen
By children yet unborn.
-Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.