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Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

Springs. His inconsistency shows out
like wart on mans neck. and this will
not be forgotten at the polls. The editor
cannot shift the responsibility to the
shoulders of hired editor and the utter.
s,ces of the Gazette are Noxon's views
Preston may sign his name, but he is ever
at the beck and call of Vic Noxon. and
has but to do his bidding. The prominent
mart that the editor of the Gazette took in
the nrotection Of our interests during the
labor troubles of year ago are we'll known
and remembered, and no man cheered
more loyally than he when Governor Pea
body used the same methods in Cripple
Creek. But craving for Office has dwarfed
his Judgment and he has experienced
change of heart, and loses no opportunity
to reyile Governor Peabody and deny his
allegience to the principles which he so
recently advocated and walked for.
But the people are not to be hoodwinked
bv this change of heart and as candi-
date will not hesitate to give him all that
he has coming Consistency has been ever
prized, but the Gazette seems to have
never found the jewel.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

IT is to be hoped that every citizen oil
this county will take nothing for granted
at the polls next Tuesday. Ii is conceded
that the republicans have named ticket
that deserves the support of everyone
and should be Loyalty supported along with
the republican electors and Governor Pea
body. merely writing the name "repub-
lican" at the head of the ticket. You
can't go wrong OF make a mistake in Sc
doing, and you will never regret IT.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

The question of foreign immigration is
assuming such serious proportions in this
country as to have become an issue in our
local county campaign. In speech de-
livered at Georgetown last Saturday night
Hon. B. J. O'Connell. Democratic candi-
date for Representative, proposed solu-
ton of this problem that, to say the least.
is somewhat drastic but, if adopted would
prove effectual. He stated that the only
cure for the evil would. in his judgement,
be to cremate all foreign iaborers IS soon
IS they landed We presume that If elect
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

Hrs service to the people of Clear Greek
county while deputy district attorney have
endeared J. W. b. Smith to them, and as
the republican candidate for district attor-
ney he should get the support of all. He
is resident of his district with no outside
interests. while his opponent spends pract-
icalIy all of his time in Denver as appears
ON the official list of nominations. There
should be no hesitation on the part of any
one. but loyal support given to J. W. B.
Smith
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05
So The People May Know.

Below is a quotation from Colorado
laws in refutaton of the oft-repeated
democratic assertion that if A. R. Com
stock is elected County Clerk he would
not give his personal attention to the
office. No one can say that Mr.. Comstock
is not law abiding citizen, and he is con-
versant with the quotation which follows:
ARTICLE XII. Sec. 2-No person
shall hold any office or employment of
trust or profit under the laws of the
state, or any ordinance of any munich
pality therein, without devotiug his
personal attention TO the duties of the
same"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

FRANK A. MARVEL viii make the
best county commissioner the county has
ever had This is the opinion of prom
inent democrat of Georgetown and man
who is in position TO know the candidate
and the duties of the Office for which he IS
nominated Thoroughly informed on all
all public matters be will be able to give
the county the benefit OF his knowledge
and experience, His will be business
administration and Should get the support
of all the people
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

The editor of the Gazette has been
forced to import an editor to more properly
present his cause, and Harvey Preston,
the sage of Yankee, was selected. Pres
tons fine Italian hand is noticeable in
every paragraph of the paper, and the
absence of argument is most remarkable.
The narrow view which the erstwhile edi-
tor takes of the visit of the chief executive
but voices the sentiments OF Editor Noxon.
and more than ever places him in an un-
favorable light before the voters of this
county and more especially here in Idaho
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

IN des pcration the democrats seek to
stem the tide of popularity that Will sweep
A. r Comstoek into the Office of clerk and
recorder, by circulating the report that
when elected he will employ clerical help IN
his office and not give it his personal atter-
ton. II is a deliberate falsehood. Mr.
Coms,ock viii go to the county clerk 5
office and this means that the affairs OF the
county will be in most capable hands and
given a business administration. The
voters OF Clear Greek county will delight
in supporting Mr.. Comstock.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

TO an unusual degree has interest GEN.
tered on the state and county campaign,
1t having been foregone conclusion that
President Roosevelt will receive the high
est number of votes in the electoral college
OF any candidate of modern times. But
this most happy condition does not excuse
you from voting for the electors and should
be your first dnty when you go into the
election booth. 1t is most desirable that
Colorado be placed in the Republican col
umn where it rightfully belongs this year,
and part OF that work devolves upon you.
See to it.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

To meet and to talk to Peter ID. Sprankle,
republican nominee for county treasurr,
is assurance that he will make an ideal
officer. He is in every way qualified TO MI
the position. and aside from his full party
vote, will attract large number from the
opposition. Be sure that cross IS oppo-
site his name before depositing your ballot.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

Bur a short year ago the citizens oil
Idaho Springs declared unanimously for
law and order and said that this city was
no place for the agitator and the peace DIS
turber, thus ensuring protection to every
dollar invested in our mines. AT that time
there were no dissenting voice and no po-
litical lines drawn. Governor Peabody
soon thereafter, adopted the policy ana
the people approved his course. There Is
no reason why the same principle is not
good today. and our democratic friends
should be consistaut We believe they
will be and the vote next Tuesday Will
show it. There is no politics IN lit IS
simply Peabody, peace and prosperity, or
Adams and an uncertainty. Peabody IS
supported by the business interests OF the
state without regard to political lines,
while Adams has received the endorsement
OF the agitator, the socialist and a vicious
element whose slogan is rule or rum. The
same principles that were 50 warmly ad-
vocated year ago by our people are good
TODAY
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

cd Barney will introduce and push through
a bill providing for cr.matories 10 o
erected for the purpose of solving TINS VeA-
atious question 1t is fortunate that sueh
legislation was not in force some thirty
years ago when Barney arrived on our
shores else we might have been deprived
of his segacious, conservative suggestions
in settling the grave questions that con-
front us from time to time.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

Dox' T overlook the fact that Johnny
Trathen is the republican nominee for cor
oner. II would be useless to introduce
the candidate to the people of Clear Creek
county. as there is probably not a man,
woman or child that does not enjoy his
acquaintance But do not depend upon
others to elect him to his Office. but take a
hand in the pleasure yourself ard make a
well defined cross in the space opposite his
name.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

THERE is not dollar invested in Clear
Creek county but what will be properly
protected by Charley Crosson when he
makes his rounds as assessor. all being
placed on an equality before the law.
His ability is unquestioned and his honesty
and integrity unasailable. With an ac'
quaintance which reaches every fireside
in the county. his welcome is assured at
every door and the occupants will no,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

UpoN the occasion of Charley Hughes
visit to Idaho Springs last week. one of
his Republican admirers prepared series
of questions touching upon the issues of
the state campaign, and these were furn-
ished the talented attorney in typewriter
copy soon after his arrival in this city,
with request that he make answer in his
evening address at the opera house. But
foxy Charley sidestepped the request and
devoted his time to glittering generalities.
Here are some of the questions that the
Tramway attorney SHE'D at: Why should
the democratic orators commend the actions
of the Idaho Springs citizens in deporting
undesirable citizens and condemn Gov.
Peabody for similar actions?" "Will you
inform us why it is that Meyer, Haywood
and Overs are supporting Alva Adams,"
will you tell us why it is that the leading
democrats that twere most prominent in de-
porting are today courting the votes OF
the very men whom they have deportedf
'.Why did Overs resign from the Populist
ticket" What is the object of the state
military arm if not to subdue insurrection
and lawlessness vixen the civil authorities
fail''' Twill you say there is no deal on
between the Western Federation and the
democratic party'" Hughes made no ref
erence whatever to any of these questions,
but evidently passed them up to Alva
Adams who will also renig. Will Artful
Alva attempt an explanation? We think
not.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

IT is vitality important that every voter
see to il that our legislative ticket be given
the most hearty support. In the hands
of these men rest some of our
most important interests and every
vote possible should be cast for them. See
to it that crossis placed opposite the name
Of Richard w. Morgan, Marion Alexander
and E. NJ. Sabin.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

To show the feeling existing III the East
relative to our State election, We quote
from a letter received by mining man
from some eastern men who are figuring
on the purchase of his property, located
in the Idaho Springs district. He writes
as follows 81 desire to state that we are
considering the details of your property,
but find a strong inclination TO defer action
until after the results of the approaching
election are declared This feature of ne
goiation is rather embarrassing mainly be-
cause of the time it is likely to consume.
and yet. am unable to press matters be-
cause the feeling of doubt is quite general
throughout the East not so much the Ma
tiona election as it is the gubernatorial
contest in the State of Colorado.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

HIS home city Georgetown will cast an
almost unanimous vote for Roy Blackman
for county Judge. This demonstration by
his own people is an assurance that the
other voters in the county will make no
error in supporting him. He is especially
well fitted for the office TO which he aspires
and is prepared to attend to the duties
thereof, making his individual law prac-
tice a secondary eonsideration. During
the past six weeks be has made car eful
canvas of the entire county and a most
favorable impression has been created.
Mark a cross after his name, thus doing
your whole duty.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

IL the excitement of election day do
not overlook your justices and constables.
In Idaho Springs the republican party has
named men who have had experience IN
the offices for which they are named and
are well qualified to perform the work.
Don't overlook them before casting your
ballot
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

WE have had submitted to us letter
from a prominent business man in Illinois
who has in charge the coal interests OF a
great railway system in which he says
Vote for Gov. Peabody,-for he Is one
of the few governors of the United States
that has courage to do his duty. This
is A business man : view OF the situation
addressed 10 prominent mining man oi
our camp.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

No one can give good excuse for vot-
ing against Jas. j. o ORourke for sheriff.
He has served the city OF Idaho Springs
as marshal and the county as deputy sher-
III faithfully and well, and in the perfor-
nance OF his duties be has never brought
harm To any man. Ever a strict interpre-
ter of the law he has ieariessly performed
his duty. never exceeding his authority,
and il is only the law-bresker that has
had occasion to say aught against him.
His many acts of kindness has endeared
him to the people. and tne opportunity TO
in measure repay him will be taken ad-
vantage OF next TUESDAY.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

IT is significant that Alva Adams only
friends, the Western Federation leaders.
He promises not to interfere with their
industrial conflict If he is elected.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

Editor Noxon devotes page OF the Ga
zette to an open letter to Governor Peabody
but IL is dollars to dimes that not ten people
OF the county will read it. In fact, an
ticipating that contingency, the last para
graph predicts that very result but space
had to be filled.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.

For Judge,
ROY H. BLACKMAN.
For Clerk and Recorder,
ALLEN r. CoMSToCK-
For Sheriff.
JAMES ], o'RoURKE.
For Treasurer.
PETER ID. SPRANKLE.
For Assessor,
CHARLES A. CRoSSoN.
Por Supi. OF Public Instruction,
MARTHA A BOWMAN.
For Surveyor.
HARVEY r. OLIVER.
For Coroner.
JOHN TRATHEN.
For representative,
EDWARD NJ. SABIN.
For Commissioner. 7ud District.
WILLIAM II. JONES.
For Commissioner. ard District,
FRANK a MAXWELL.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

THE election Of +. NJ Sabin as Clear
Creeks representative in the Legislature
means that this commuuIty's interests Will
at all times be protected. He Is well
qualified for the position and this IL admit
ted by every voter. There is no Polities
TO il; il is merely the selection OF the best
man for most important position. In
casting your vote for +. NJ. Sabin you
cannot make a mistake.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

than right that he step down aud out
While his services may have been most
satisfactory, il is no reason to continue
man in office all OF his years O'Rourke
will make fully as efficient an officer and IS
deserving OF the honor.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

Honest John Shairoth' arrived IN town
this morning and not democrat was pre-
sent to give him the right hand OF fellow
ship. Chances are good that he viii
receive the same reception at the hands OF
the people AT the polls mex, Tuesday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05
SENATORIAL TICKET.

For State Senator. goth District
RICHARD ". MORGAN. Boulder
For State Senator. sth District,
MORTON ALEXANDER.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

SAVE delay, avoid any mistake, be sure
your vote will be counted. write the word
"REruBIIcAN at the head of your ticke,
and you will have done your whole duty
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

AFTER Mr.. Adams declaration that he
will never use the militia to take sides
in an industrial conflict what further evil
dence is needed of the bargain between him
and the Western Federation
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

support Adams because he is weak
passive and will have policy of masterl,
nactivity.-Judge Overs.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

VorE for Jas. J. ORourke for sheriff.
The present incumbent has had many
terms at the public crib and it is no more
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

PEABODY, peace. prosperity-Adams
agitation, anarchy.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

A vote for Adams is a vote for Mover
Haywood, Overs and adversely
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL TICKET.

For President,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT,
OF Sew York
For Vice President,
CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS,
OF Indiana.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

A vote for Peabody is vote for pros
perity.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

To vote for Adams is to endorse Meyer
ism. Don't do it,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05
Some Democratic Figures.

Appropos of the industriously circulated
plea of our democratic friends that they
want the affairs of the county placed in
the hands of none but business men and
repeat the record of the past few years
when we have had democratic business
administration, the following figures will
be read with considerable interest AS
they are taken from the county records,
the democratic board of commissioners
will not deny them as they are the results
of their own business acts:
Warrants outstanding drawing
interest January Ist, 1900 $40, ,2oe. %
Cash Balances. 5,264.S5
The above debt is divided as
follows:
Road Fund. .......$ 7,45I.3o
Poor Fund. ...... 2,2s5.66
General Fund .... 46o.9S
Io,2o6o4
Outstanding warrants drawing
interest November Ist, 1904. 5I,625.I4
Cash Balances. I3,543.r3
The above is divided as follows:
Road Fund. .SI8,s73.46
Poor Fund. . 3,6o6.o7
General Fund. ...... 29,o55.6I
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

A vote for Adams is a vote for trouble.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-11-05

5I,O25.I4
The figures speak for themselves and
require no comment. The difference in
the amounts of outstanding warrants in
1900 and the warrants drawing interest
on the first of the present month will show
the business" administration from a
democratic standpoint
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-15
OPENED HEAVY FIRE
ON 10000 JAPANESE.

st. Petersburg, June Is, 3:16 a. m.--
The general staff remained in session
until almost o'clock this morning to
translate and give out Lieut.. Gen.
Baron Stakelbergs message announc-
ing the fight at Vafangow. This unus-
ually late hour indicates that the au-
thorities attach considerable inpor-
tance to the dispatch.
1t is thought here that the Vafangow
affair may prove to have been quite a
heavy fight. The fact that the Rus
slams held their position in the face Of
heavy losses also supports this theory,
and it is believed that it may turn out
to be a severe check to the Japanese
northern advance.
The movement Of 5000 Japanese
north of Kuan Dian Sian only adds to
the blindness of the situation in the
northeastern field of operations. 1t is
unquestionable that the Cossacks have
been worrying the Japanese north of
Feng Wang Cheng. and the movement
may be merely an effort to clear the
country At the same time this moves
ment holds the possibility of a demon
stration against Mukden, one of the
main roads leading directly east from
Mukden toward the region upon which
the Japanese are now advancing.
The concensus of opinion, however,
is that the advance is more in the ma
ture of a demonstration than pre-
liminary to an actual attack.
A special dispatch from Lao Yang,
dated June IA saws:
Yesterday (Monday) at the battle
of Vafangow, Japanese troops number
ing 20 900, tried to pass from our flank,
but were discovered. We changed our
position, 1anking the Japanese, and
opened a heavy fire. The result is un-
known"
The same correspondent in a later
dispatch says;
To-day (Tuesday) the battle con-
tinues. The Japanese have opened a
heavy FIRE .on our center.
ION the night OF June ~, south
west Of Vafandian, the Cossacks came
into. contact with the japanese and
drove them from their position. The
japanese losses were fifteen men and
twenty horses killed.
The date of this dispatch does not
agree with the Associated Press dis
patch from Lao Yang or with Lieut.
Gen. Baron stakelberg's message 10
the Emperor both Of which indicated
that The battle took place yesterday
Continued on Fifth Page.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-15
THREE MEN KILLED
In A STREET FIGHT
READY PISTOLS DRAWN
AND rows AND ROUTs PROCEEDED
TO USE THEM.

When the Smoke of Some Twenty
Five Shots Cleared Away Two
Dead Routs, One DeadfTOEv, One
Fatally and One Badly Wounded
Tow Were Revealed - Family
Feud Was Fought out on Election
Day in Indiana.
Bryantsville, Ind, July 14,-Three
men are dead and two wounded. one
fatally, as the result of a pistol fight
on the streets of this village to-day.
The dead are James and Charles Rout
and Milton Tow. james Tow is fatal
iy wounded and Frank Tow is badly
hurt.
The fight was the elimination of
feud between the Rout and Tow FAM
lilies. The Routs live at Bedford, eight
miles from BryantsviIle, and the Tows
are farmers, living near here. The
Tows are relatives Of the Tow family
which participated in the bloody Tow
Basse feud some time ago.
A free gravel road election was held
here to-day and the village was crowd
ed with farmers. There had been con-
siderable drinking, and when the Rout
crowd drove into town and passed the
Tows, who were standing near the
election booth, trouble was looked for.
Two weeks ago at social affair the
hostility between the two families had
been rekindled by fancied insult to
Charles Rout by a young woman, who
favored one Of the Tow boys. Hostll-
tiles were averted at the time, but to-
day the Rout brothers announced on
their arrival here that they had come
to "even things up"
Five minutes after the Routs reach
ed town to-day they were seen APP
preaching the election booth. The Tow
brothers stood about ten feet apart,
awaiting the arrival of the Routs.
There is dispute as to whether there
were any words before the shooting
began, and 1t is also in doubt as to
who fired the first shot, but it seemed
to be recognized by all the participants
that it was a fight to the death. Each
of the five men drew a revolver and
each side advanced, all firing.
The men were not fifteen feet apart
when the firing ceased. On the ground
the two Rout brothers and Milton Tow
lay dead James Tow was Frustrated,
fatally hurt, and Frank Tow. though
able to stand, had bullet in his arm
and another in his side.
The crowd had scattered hastily
when the shooting began and none OF
the bystanders was struck, although
more than twenty-five shots were fired
The wounded were taken to a store
and their wounds dressed. The three
dead were laid side by side on the
counter to await the arrival of the
coroner and officers from Bedford.
There is intense excitement here.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-15
WAR IN THE EAST.

The Russian general staff receives
reports of night encounters be-
tween the hostile forces. The Rus
slams are given the victory in the
accounts.
Japanese naval transport Tai
hoku was damaged by the explo-
sion Of mine while engaged in lay
ing mines at the entrance of Port
Arthur harbor. One officer and
eighteen men were killed and two
officers and seven men were wound
ed
Battle reported as in progress at
Vafangow. 1t was thought possible
that it might be the inception of an
engagement that would prove gene
raj. The Russians claimed the vic
tory in the preliminary fighting,
repulsing the Japanese and holding
their position. 1t was said that
10000 Japanese sought to flank the
Russians.