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Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21
Dsalh Of = Noted Lady,.

Mr. Harvey Preston, of Alice, received
word this week of the death of his mother
al the home of brother IN Illinois On
the T4th inst. the burial taking place at
the old home in Richmond, Va, on the
goth. Mrs Preston was above o6 years
of age at the time OF her death.
Mrs. Preston had but recently II ade
the trip from her home to that of her son
attended only by her maid, and her death
was unexpected She was on her way 10
visit sister in ST. Louis, her only rela-
tive i'll this country. and was TO have met
her daughter there who now resides in
California. Later she intended, IN coin-
pany with her daughter to visit her son
/ living at Alice.
Amanda pewee Furgeson was born in
Paris, France, of English and French
parentaRe. She was direct descendant
of Adam Furgeson, distinguished phil
osopher and historian, and was connect
ed with many noted families Of France by
her mother. She was married to Joel
Hardwood Preston, in 1873 who was a
member of one of the Oldest aud most
distinguished families IN Virginia.
Mrs. Preston was of literary turn OF
mind and contributed many articles for
the magazine press during her younger
days, and was considered one of the most
fearless writers on the slavery question
before the rebellion, in which much Of
the property of her husband was lost and
his several plantations laid waste. She
was the mother of six sons and three
daughters, of these Harvey is the youngs
est.
Mr.. Harvey Preston is the local mana
ger of the Chesapeake Consolidated Min
ing company. and is we'll known in
Idaho Springs. He IS also of literary
turn and is attracting considerable atten-
ton to the mining interests of the west
by his articles now appearing in eastern
journals. -Four of the family are minis
tiers of the Christian church, and sister
is poetess of some note in California.
The entire family was present at their
mothers death excepting Harvey Pres.
ton, who received word Of his mother s
illness too late, and who was detained on
account of business from attending the
funeral.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21
Saratoga Property Transferred.

Alfred Hooper. of the frm Of Berry
Bros. of Detroit, the former owners OF
the great Saratoga mine in Russell gulch,
has been in town this week. the guest of
John Owen. While in the camp the Wis
itor was driven 10 the Saratoga property
where an inspection of the mine was
made, and ON Thursday the Saratoga
was turned over to Mr. Owen and his
associates. All tha, is now required TO
once more bring the property again into
active commission is arrangements with
the Newhouse tunnel company, and once
this is accomplished. the Saratoga Will
become one of the largest producers IN
the state. Mr.. Hooper departed yester-
day for California where he will spend
several weeks on a vacation.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21
psath Of Ms. aattie Knos,tse.

After an illness caused by pneumonia
of less than week, death relieved the
sufferings of Mrs. Hattie Knoettge, (nee
Elliott) at 1880 O'Clock last Saturday
night. While it was generally known
that the lady was i'll, none thought that
death was near, and the announcement
on Sunday morning came as great
shock to the entire community.
Funeral services were conducted from
the family home ON Colorado street
Tuesday afternoon, large concourse of
friends assembling TO pay their last re-
spects to the deceased. The floral offer
ings were at once numerous and beauti-
full, the following organizations contrib
uting set pieces of elaborate design:
The Shakespeare club, Idaho Lodge No.
IS. K. Of p, Ladies OF Calvary Guild,
Elks, A. f. & A. NJ, No. 26. Helping
Hand. Maccabees and the Idaho Springs
students attending the state university.
In addition to these were many floral
offerings from individuals. Interment
was made in the local cemetery.
Mrs. Kpoettge was born in Ohio in
1856. coming to this state in 1861 and
settling at Central City. In 1872 she re
moved to this city and it has been her
home continuously since that date. In
1881 she was married to Victor Knoettge,
whose death occurred little less than
two years ago. She leaves a son, Carl,
her brother, II. A. Elliott, and an aged
mother. For many years Mrs. Knoettge
has been . moving spirit in the social
life of this city, and gave of her time and
talents to promote the best interests. At
the time of her death she was Record
Keeper of Mizpah Hive No IS. Ladies of
the Maccabees and a member of many
literary and social organizations.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21
A Successful Entertainmeni.

All soc al interest has beep centered on
the Spring Festival given at the opera
house this week by the ladies Of the Epis-
copal church, and the entertainment mas
been remarkably successful. Large
crowds have attended and spent OF their
means literally, the management in turn
giving good values in exchange The
booths were tastefully decorated aud pre-
sided over gracefully by the ladies of the
society who served wholesome, home
made delicacies that were delicious. The
programme participated in by the
younger element was not the least en-
joyabie of the occasion, and showed
most dihgent aud painstaking effort oa
the part of Mrs. o. W. Lowell. The
ladies are most certainly TO be congratu-
lated on the success Of the undertaking.
as it was a success both socially and iinan-
cisliy.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21
Shipment Of Blus R;bbon Water.

The Blue Ribbon company last We'd
nesday shipped a car load of mineral
water to the office at Pittsburg, Pa, and
the lot was divided in the following man
ner:
There were 400 cases in the car divided
as follows: rs Cases of quarts, so bottles
to the case, making total OF s, $50 quarts.
IS cases OF pints, so bottles to the case,
total $50 pints. 10 cases OF splits, so pints
to the case, total 500 piuts.
This shipment will be promptly follow
ed by others, as the company now has all
the machinery in place ready to bottle
the water. and the different agencies
throughout the country are clainoring for
the water.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21
Found Explosives.

A pedestrian on Virginia street last
Tuesday found package containing a doz-
en- SIX dynamite caps in the center OF the
roadway and the explosives were carried
at arms length TO place OF safety. The
caps were loosely tied in a silk handker
chef aud no doub, were dropped from a
wagon. Being cemposed Of highly ex-
plosive properties. j, is fortunate that
they we're discovered before an accident
resulted. Experts claim that each of the
caps bas lifting capacity Of several
hundred pounds and are susceptible to
the slightest jar or pressure. Had wa
gon tire struck the package, it is reason
able to suppose that serious accident
wonld have resulted. Too much care
cannot be exercised IA the transportation
of these explosives.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21
A Struggle for Supremacy.

A small sized riot occurred last Sunda
evening. Il was all caused by girl. It
seems that there was some controversy
regarding who should escort the young
lady home from church. II is said that
there were at least six Of the young men,
aad they al wanted the honor, while it IS
presumed that the girl had nothing to
say as to her choice. They were on Miner
street when a chewing match finally led
to a battle. While the war was in pro
gress Nigh, Officer Ogden hove ia sight
and gathered in four of the beligereut
gallants and hated rival escorted the
young danisel to her dorneeile Mos day
morning Magistrate Gfiswold heard the
case and decided that the peace and dig
nifty Of the city should be maintained,
especially on Sunday night, and the
heartIess minion of he law fined each OF
the quarteite the sum Of 8 and costs, the
total amounting to eight plunks per.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21
A Peculiar Mineral Specimen.

In car load of ore brought down from
the Old Town 10 the Jackson mill the
first OF the week, was a large chunk of
rock weighing perhaps IS pounds, in
which was found missed shot thar pen
etrates entirely through the stone. The
hole Contains large quantity of powder,
in fact IS entirely filed with the explo-
sive. What would have happened if the
dynamite had gone under the stamps or
into the rolls IS but conjecture, but the
owners of the curiosity are much better
contented TO have il in the cabinet at the
Cascade office. The rock was probably
blown oil by one of the other shots before
the cap exploded ON the charge.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21
Rules Governing Fireman on Decoration
Day.
RuI.ENo. l

RULE No. l.
Hose carts will leave their stations Il
sound of alarms.
No. +, at First Alarm.
No. ,, at Second Alarm
No. }. at Third Alarm.
RULE No ,.
All companies sh Il attach at fire plug
at corner Of I4th and Miner streets, lay
hose to top OF Irei and build ug,
RuI.E J.
All hose shall be reelei,
RULE (.
fine viii be tak-r from tie start Of
hose pulling uatil water issues from the
nozzlc on the rauf If the building.
RULE 5.
All companies shall carry full amount
OF hose, la 200 feet and break coupling.
RULE 8.
The first alarm will sound at 200
o'cl ck p. III.
Rules for Hook and Ladder Co., May So,
s9o4.
The Hook and Ladder company shall
leave hose house at sound of alarm. Run
to east side of Ireland building aud throw
ladder on front part of the side Of said
building, ready for use of each hose COM
pany.
Time viii be taken from pulling lock
pins until top ladder is against the build
ing.
DELuGE EXHIBITION.
An exhibition will be given by the
deluge crew. +. ]. PLuEE. Foreman
b. A. POTTER,
G. W. PARsHALL,
BERT b. WRIGHT,
II. l.. ROBINSON,
Committee.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21
Dig The Dandelions.

Residents living along Colorado street
are waging a warfare on the unsIghiiy
dsnde1ion tina, is making struggle to
monopoiize the lawns, and up to the pres
ent time the contest for supremacy IS
about an even one. With unusual per-
sistency the obnoxious plant is taking up
more room than ever. and it requires
many hours Of hard labor for the prop
erty owners to keep pace with the growth
In lighting the plant there are two es-
sential matters that should be fully real
lied. The first is that all labor will be
lost if you clean and grub out all the
plants and your neighbor does rot, for
the seed being very light, is migratory.
and the work will have to be all gone
over again next year. The second is that
in order to eradicate the plant, the root
and all must be taken out, and not just
the flower and stem.
If every one will look after their own
premises and work together with one
accord the nuisance can be abated, but in
this way alone can it be done. 1t has
been suggested that an ordinance be
adopted declaring the plant a nuisance
and the propagation of it misdemeanor.
The origion of the plant in Idaho
Springs is laid at the door OF former
,resident of the city who imported it here
3 order to use it in the brewing Of tea
which he claimed had valuable medi-
cinal properties.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21
Memorial Day Plans.

The committee having in charge the
exercises for Decoration day have arraHg-
ed the following program at the opera
house:
Overture. Silver Plume Cornet Band.
Invocation, Rev. Father McCabe.
Music
Address to old soldiers. Rev. Nathan
Hugh Lee.
Music.
Address. Z NJ. Sabin.
Song-America.
Benediction.
A number OF the secret societies have
signified their intention to participate IN
the parade and go to the cemetery
These will line up in the following order:
The G. A K. in carriages.
K. of P. Lodge.
The various lodges in the order OF the
date of the local charter.
The Silver Plume Cornet Band.
School Children.
! City Council.
= Fire Department.
The usual line of march will be follow
ed. east on Miner street TO 18TH avenue to
Colorado street and west on Colorado 10
Izih avenue thence to the cemetery.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21
Inter Mountain Festival.

chairman Birkins Of the Chamber OF
commetee has called a special meeting Of
the chamber for next Thursday night,
when the matter OF holding da y of cele
bration in this city this summer will come
up for discussion. II IS most desirable
that every member be present as at this
time many questions viii have to be
settled aud the committees be appointed.
General Passenger Agent Fisher and
other colorado * Southern officials will
be present to confer with the chamber in
regard to dates and rates, and We have
the assurance that special inducements
will be offered by the company IN order
to bring a large crowd Of people for a
day
Paste the date in your hat.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21
W. o. W. Elect Officers.

At meeting of the local Woodmeu
lodgei No. 81, held Wednesday evening
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year;
August Horsch, p. c. C.
B.A. Potter, {. c.
r. c. Seburn, A. L.
J. c. McEachron, Escort.
o. f. Dahlberg, Watchman.
A. II. Page. Banker.
F. A. Moss, Clerk.
f. c. Walters. Manager.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21
Stewart Watson Nuptials.

Miss Ida Belle Watson aud Mr.. l.. 7.
Siewrxs oi this City were united in mar
rial Ii Los Angeles, California last Sat
urday. Miss Watson accompanied her
parents on their recent trip to the coast
and was followed later by Mr.. Stewart.
Although the affair was not announced II
was generally known among their friends.
The bride is the handsome aud accom-
piishsd daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra
Watson She vas graduate OF the Den
yer observatory Of Music and was after
.'ards was teacher at that institution.
The groom is the son Of w. b. Stewart.
superintendent Of the Big Five and hnl 5
lucrative position with that company.
After a hone yuioou Of few weeks they
will be At home To their friends after June
10th The Siftings extends eongratula-
tions.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21
Kemp,on Komsdy Kompany.

"A Homespun Heart" which comes to
the opera house on Thursday, May 26,
always gives excellent and universal sat
isfaction. The play which is written by
Hal Reid is certainly master piece. In
this play pathos. comedy and tradegy are
neatly interningIed, just enough Of each
quality and not too much of any one. A
play that the most fastidious can find
no fault with. A play with plot finely
concealed and not too abruptly brought.
A play that leaves lasting and favor
able impression upon its audience. In
fact too much praise connot be given "a
Homespun Heart" 1t is such plays as
this that elevates the stage. The scenery
carried by the company is entirely IN
keeping with the play, being very beau
tiful and extremely realistic. The cast
was of the best, every one star. and this
was most clearly evidenced by the corn-
pany being compelled to give curtain
call after each of the four acts. High
class specialties are introduced through
out the action of the play.
Dvof Hall ~. Tla,.x,ox f1,se morn.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Idado Springs will entertain royalty
next Monday, Prince Hohenlohe-Schill-
ingsfurst. of Germany, accompanied By a
party of royal guests, coming here for a
days visit to the mines aud mills While
here the party will be the guests of Mr.
w. f. Renshaw.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Mr. and Mrs. John T. Mallalieu left
Thursday afternoon for a short visit To
Nebraska friends Mrs VI. will visit
with friends at Kearney, Elm Greek and
Omaha for month but John T. will re.
turn after rubbing against his friends OF
the olden time at Kearney.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

The first automatic telephone to be
placed in commission in this city was in
stalled at the Club hotel yesterday, and
the place thus becomes public pay sta
tion. The phone is of the nckle-in- the.
slot pattern.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Mayor French, of Victor, and Mayor
Goldsworihy, of Altman. were visitors TO
this camp this week where they looked
after their miring interests. Both gentle
men are highly pleased with their Clear
Creek investments, and promise TO make
their visits more frequently.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Lafayette Hanchett has this week been
entertaining Fred +. Hirnrod, of New
York, and ]. Ramsey Speer, of Pittsburg.
Both OF the visitors are heavily interested
in the Old Town mine. and with George
Kimball, have been making a detailed ex-
animation of the property. The recent in
stallation of new machinery on the Old
Town has put the company in position to
materially increase the production.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

A. R. Comstock is in receipt of the MAY
number of NAVAL Flashes" a publication
issued in the interest of the naval cadet
Contained in the publication is picture
Of Will comstock in group of cadets who
passed highest in the last quarterly exanl-
nation for landsmen for training. There
is also an account of a theatre party given
by the magazine to the boys who were
successful in the examination. Will is
undoubtedly going to the front, and A. K.
is excusable for being most proud Of his
record.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Mack Roberts laid off from his studies
at the university long enough to pay
visit to his relatives here this week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Thns. coIburn was in the city few
days last week visiting with his parents
He left Tuesday afternoon for salt Lake
City where he has accepted position
with the u. & R. c. Ry. in the machine
shops at that place.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Manager R. c. Bouney, OF the Sun aud
Moon. has been called to serve as a petit
juror in the federal court at Denver at
the June term.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Mrs. Willard Preston, of Denver. has
this week been guest of Mrs. o. W.
Lowell
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

The family of J. NJ. Craze returned last
week after very pleasant visit of some
months duration in the old country.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Miss Gertrude Noxou vert to the city
last "Wednesday for a few days visit with
her relatives and friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21
+. W. Kasch spent Thursday in Denver.

Miss Lena Bruce has accepted position
in the Which & Jensen store.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Mrs. Henry Plummer, accompanied by
her son, Roy, left last "Wednesday for an
eastern trip and will spend some time a,
the St. Louis fair
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Fred G. Shaffer went to Denver on the
morning train on mining business.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Judge wilkins and wife were passen.
gers to the valley for days visit yester-
day.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

r. o. Reed. of Seattle, Washington,
arrived Monday morning and will remain
few days looking after his interests in
this city. He and his brother. Il. FREE
mont Reed are making extensive changes
in the Boniets mill.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Former county commissioner Duncan
Drummond was in the city this morning.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

J. P. McFarlane went TO the city yes.
tesday ON mining business.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

J. c. Hyde went to Silver Plume this
week where he has secured a position as
engineer.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

| Mack Roberts returned to Boulder
Thursday to finish up his school work.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Manager Henry Jensen, of the Wi ch
x Jensen company, went to Denver yes
terday on business III connection with the
company's interests.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

/ Miss Ethel Robins entertained num-
Der of her Young lady friends at birth
day party last "Wednesday evening,
"Fllnch" being the principal amusement,
closely seconded by dainty luueh.
Tt ose present were Misses Cora Evans,
Julia Vafney, Mae Oliver. Mable Walt
III an, Lettie Robins aud Opal Oxiey.
A f. Straub visited the metropolis the
fcre part of the week. Mr.. suaub never
goes to Denver without bringing pack
with him souvenir in the shape Of a
horse, COW, wagon or some other trifle
On this last trip he brought baby
blooded bull calf. which VIII form the
neuclus of the future great straub stock
rauch AS these calves are good invest
ment, Mr.. Strub will bring one back with
him every trip to Denver after this.
County Assessor Geo. Meyers passed
through the city las, "Wednesday, enrou.e
home to Georgetown from several
weeks, visit to the fair at St. Louis Mr.
Meyers is convinced that the combined
cane and chair upon which he has an
option on the patent is winner, and that
as soon as the manufacture of the article
is done in sufficient quantity to justify
the introduction, they will 60 like hot
cakes and return good dividends to those
interested in the novelty.
Hose company No. claims to have
the best material in the city for a base
bali team. and will endeavor to illustrate
the claim by pitting themselves against
picked nine from the entire membership
of the FIRE department, the game to take
place at the brick yards grounds on Mem
orial day after the afternoon exercises
Their opponents are equally sure that No.
has not single player that can play
one-old. cat, and this will give us game
with all the trimmings.
Base ball enthusiasts are framing upa
team that will put all other organizations
out of the business. An effort is being
made to persuade Chas. Brandstetter to
take the management, as he is well up in
the sport. The gronds will be put in good
condition and grandstand erected. The
team will be selected from the following
well known players: Elliot, Malcolm,
Cooper, S,ingley, Lyons, Menzmer, Kane,
Long, Shelp, E. Evans, Bunney, Roberts,
Mason, ]. Evans, Hyland.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Lieut.-Gov. w. a. Haggo;t lett Tues
day afternoon for Tennessee, where he
will join his wife and family. They will
take IN the worlds fair before their re-
turn abo III the middle Of June
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

The children OF George zeilor have
this week been taken in charge by the
humane society of Denver and they will
be provided with the best of homes
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Mayor Riley, under a New York date
line, writes {. S. Birk ms that he leaves
for the west this week aud will stop at St
Louis for several days The weather in
Gotham has been most disagreeable while
he has been there. raining almost inces-
sanity. a mackintosh aud an umbrella
being necessary adjuncts TO comfort.
A ball team has been organized at Law
son which Manager Bonner says can de
| feat any combination that can be framed
up in the county. II Is to be known as
the Commodore and contains imported
players from Alamoosa, creede aud Del
Sorte Az the FIRST opportunity the idaho
Springs boys will put kiuk in their
chain.
W. II. Cunningham this week received
jar OF Japanese submarines by express.
He will give himself daily lessons in the
art OF angling at his home. He endeavor-
ed to ge, silver fish instead Of gold ones,
/ being good democrat. but was unsuccess-
/ ful. The aquarium will be of some benefit
/ to Mr.. c conscience, for he has contract
ed to furnish a crop OF fish stories for a
syndicate Of magazines. Mr.. c. does not
use the ordinary inspiration juice, but is
a most accomplished aud reckless hand.
/ Ter of the truth when it COMES to angling
stories.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Mrs. David Ellis aud baby lef, for
Early, Wisconsin, Thursday afternoon,
having received a telegram announcing
the death OF her father at that place.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-05-21

Prof. Hall went to Denver this morn
ing to visit with Prof. Potter who is
still patient at the hospital.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-12-19

farm organization and loyal adher-
ence thereto, that the farmers may
speak in united voice to the COM
bined powers Of greed, and also to
our representative and judicial bodies
to whom we look for protection.
1t is well, perhaps, that the trusts
are thus displaying their powers for
evil, as nothing will more surely
arouse the people, and whatever we
may say or fear, the people are still
supreme, and there will come a time
when their supremacy will be assert
ed. Well it may be for us all if
these great aggregations push not
their powers too far.