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Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22
THIS WOMAN KNOWS
WHAT ONE OF THE sES DiScOV-
Erred TO HER GREAT JOY.
Mrs. De Long Finds That the indie
scrlbabIe Pains Of Rheumatism Can
Be Cured Through the Blood.

Mrs. Z. NJ. De Long, OF NO. lou
West Broadway. Council Bluffs. Iowa.
found herself suddenly attacked by
rheumatism in the winter OF 1895.
She gave the doctor a chance to help
her, which he failed to improve. and
then she did some thinking and ex-
perimenting of her own. She was SO
successful that she deems II her duty
suffering:
MY brother-in-law." she says. was
enthusiastic on the subject OF DR..
Williams Pink Pills as purifier OF
the blood. and when | was suffering
extreme pains in the Joints OF my an
kles, knees. hips. wrists and elbows.
and the doctor was giving me no re-
lief, I began to reflect that rheuma-
tiSm Is disease OF the blood. and
that II DR.. Williams Pink Pills are
% good for the blood they must be
good for rheumatism and worth
trial.
II was In bed half the time. suffer
ing with pain that cannot be described
to one who has never had the disease.
II would concentrate sometimes in one
set OF joints. When II WAS In my feet
] could not walk; when 1t was In my
elbows and wrists could not even
draw the coverlets over my body.
had suffered in this way for weeks
before began using DR.. Williams
Pink Pills. Two weeks after l began
with them experienced relief and
after had taken six boxes | was en-
tirely well. To make sure l continued
to use them about two weeks longer
and then stopped altogether. For sew
sral years I have had no reason to
use them for myself. but l have rec
ommended them to others as An ex-
cellent remedy"
DIR. williams Pink Pills furnish the
blood with all the elements that are
needed to build up healthy tissue.
strong muscles and nerves. capable OK
bearing the strain that nature puts
upon them. They really make new
blood and cure all diseases arising
from disorders OF the blood or nerves.
such as sciatica. neuralgia. partial
paralysis, locomotor ataxia. st. Vitus'
dance. nervous prostration. anemia
and all forms OF weakness In either
male or female. They are sold by all
druggists.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22
Bishops on Labor Troubles.

Boston, Oct 20.-The Episcopalian
House OF Bishops committee on labor
and capital. in reporting yesterday.
discussed at length the Colorado labor
troubles. Bishop Henry c. Potter Is
chairman Of the committee The re-
port. in substance. declares:
That the Cripple Creek troubles re-
suited from moral and not economic
causes.
That unions are essential to the well
being Of working people.
That the closed shop is an out
growth Of Pur.tanism.
That the Colorado tragedies are
closely analogous TO sixteenth century
massAcfes.
That the cause Of unionism is dis
tinct from crimes committed by mem.
bers Of unions.
That hAsty temper In condemnins
lAboe diDofdsn - TO be depreea&ed.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22
CHAPTER xxvi..
Sam Rounds Repents.

Cosmopolitan Improvement stock
was strong and active during the ses-
sion preceding the evening set for the
Epecial consideration of its franchises.
Brokers who acted for Arthur Morris
stood on the floor of the exchange
aud bid up the stock and took all Of
ferings. The price mounted steadily.
hut rapidly. There was heavy selling
from some unknown source. and at
the close enormous blocks came out
The rumor spread that James Blake
was selling the stock When his
representatives. stood in the excited
mob and boldly proffered Cosmopoli-
tan in thousand-share lots. the price
ragged. but Morris's agents came to
lie rescue and IL closed just below the
top figure.
A published poll of the council
showed a majority in favor of the
ordinances. and wise spectators pre-
oicted that In the expected boom of
the morrow Blake would be severely
punis he'd. Blake denied himself to all
callers. The transactions were re-
corded In the name of John Hawkins.
aiId that gentleman spent all of his
time with Mr.. Burton"
Early in the day John sent for
Blake.
MIR. Hawkins and I have arranged
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22
Mr.. HiIlyer's Burglar Alarm.

Mr.. Hillyer was a heavy sleeper.
He was a man. also. with q chronic
fear OF burglars. II was these two
things that led him to have the win
dow Of his sleeping room equipped
with a burglar alarm Of the latest and
most approved description.
A few mornings after the device had
been installed he came down to
breakfast with a grin on his face.
Il had a funny dream last night.
he said. Il dreamed that a burglar
raised my window and the alarm weat
off, but he didn't seem to mind it. He
rumaged the bureau drawers. found
my watch and pocketbook and slipped
out the way he came in. BY the way"
he added. Il forgot to bring down my
watch and pocketbook. I'll go and
get them"
He went upstairs and returned in a
moment with an entirely different look
ON his face. The watch and pocket
book were gone. 1t had not been .
dream.-Youth's Companion.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22
SEEPACE WATER
CUTS NO FIGURE IN CONTEST
Flows From keighboring Lands Into
Arkansas River Does Not Fol-
Iov Its Course.


Denver Oct 20.-That Colorado acts
as large reservoir for Kansas instead
OF depriying her neighbor OF a full
snare OF the waters OF the Arkansas.
was one Of the important facts brought
out in Professor Carpenters testi-
mony yesterday in the Kansas-Colo-
rado water suit.
One OF the main contentious OF Kan
sas Is that the volume OF underflow is
being lessened because of the water
which Colorado abstracts from the
river for irrigation purposes. Profes-
sor Carpenter said 1t was a popular
but incorrect supposition that the I'M
derfow proceeded from the river. The
water level. he said. rises as one goes
from the river. This shows, he con-
tended, that the water comes from the
rains upon the uplands and flows to
the river instead of from the stream.
He stated further that the flow Of this
ground water is very slow. about one
mile per year. AS it Is 500 miles from
Canon City. Colorado. to Wichita. Kan
sas. he made the estimate that It would
require 500 years for the underfiow
tnat passed Canon City to reach Wich-
ita.
Professor Carpenter quoted Profes-
sor Hayward of Kansas as authority
TO the effect that ground water in Kan
sas comes almost entirely from the
snow and rainfall and not from the
river. lie also quoted from reports
made by w. w. Toilette. member OF
the government commission which in
vestigated artesian water conditions
along the Arkansas in the early nine
ties.
Attorney Dawson also introduced an
opinion rendered by $. NJ. Stockslager.
commissioner OF the general land Of
fee under Cleveland in 1883. to the ef-
feet that the settlers upon the public
lands OF the United States In the arid
regions had right to use the water
OF the public streams for the irrigation
OF their lands. This opinion was given
In response to a resolution OF inquiry
adopted by the United States Senate
August %. 1sss.
TIE details and figures OF the sugar
beet industry in the Arkansas valley
were introduced In evidence. II was
shown that there are between $4,000
and 10000 acres OF sugar beets under
cultivation at the present time and
that all this land is irrigated with the
water from the Arkansas river. The
yield OF this area annually Is equal to
about 500. 900 tons OF sugar beets,
which In turn yield about 10000 tons
of sugar. This industry would be en-
tireIy wiped out II the contention OF
Kansas in the suit were sustained, and
the farmers OF Colorado prohibited
from using the waters OF the Arkan-
sas
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22
When his Head sweIIed.

A. illustrative OF the exhilarating ef-
fects OF liquor, Alderman Hammond
Odeli tells the story OF a switchman
who took q drink and felt that he
ought to be section boss. He took an
ether and said, Il ought to be q divi-
zion superintendent" He took two or
three more and felt that he ought to
L. general manager OF the railroad.
I men he took two or three more and
thought he should be president Of the
road.
In q few minutes the fast express
was approaching. The switchman
raised sioft his red lamp and brought
the train came to . standstilI.
WHIST is the trouble?" inquired the
conductor
The switt hman slowly pulled out his
watch and said. "You kre two minutes
late. Don't let this hsppsa sga.n..
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

TO attend to-night's session OF the
council" said John. viii you Join
US. JIM"
I'D like to. but have another en-
gagement," replied Blake. iii try to
drop in before the session is over"
Long before the chairman called the
city fathers to order. the hal, was
cloudy with tobacco smoke There
vas little that was impressive In the
personnel OF the municipal Solons.
nor was their gathering marked by
dignity. 1t is sad reflection that the
average city council Is fairly repre-
sentative OF its constituents. II is the
mirror of urban ignorance. deceit and
cupidity: of the varying grades Of
venality, relieved by sprinkling of
upright. but too often impractical
nen. righteousness enactments are
wrung from such bodies only by fear
of public indignation. and corrupt
measures go down to defeat osly when
detection and punishment faces the
rurchasable majority.
John Burt and John Hawkins looked
down on this motley crowd OF civic
craftsmanship.
Various minor matters had been de-
tated and decided when the chairman
announced that the honr set for the
consideration of the franchises of the
Cosmopolitan Improvement company
had arrived clerk read the ordi-
nances. and each alderman was pro-
vided with copy Of them.
Alderman Hendricks arose and was
recognized. He was the accredited
champion OF the Cosmopolitan fran
chises. He made an able presentation
of the arguments in favor OF the pend
ing ordinances. He was empowered
by his constituents to vote in their
favor he said. They promised much
needed relief from the exactions Of
a grinding monopoly. Theirs sponsors
were wealthy. reputable citizens whose
words were as good as their bonds.
There could be no intelligent. unself-
ish opposition to these measures. and
so on to an eloquent peroration. 1t
was a good speech, and worth all that
vas paid for 1t.
Others followed In a similar strain.
though not SO logically or grammati-
cally. A well-drilled claque in the
gallery applauded at proper intervals.
Other speeches were made, for and
against the ordinances, and then Al
German Hendricks moved the previous
question. II was carried. and the roll
! call ordered. The clerk. pencil In
nand. began his monotonous task
First ward-Alderman PatrickT
"A-aye, sor!" yelled shrill voice.
The claque applauded vigorously.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22
MUD STOPS BATTLE.
Both Sides Taking a Breathing Spell
After Nine Days Fighting.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 20.-For the mo-
ment heavy rains and impossible roads
have compelled a suspension of opera
tions in Manchuria. There was prac-
ticaily no fighting Tuesday.
There is evidence OF a nc.- DISPOSE
ton of the forces on both sides. Gen
eral Kuropatkin is extending his right,
whether with view to turning move
ment for the safety of Lone Tree hill,
the importance OF which point is fully
realized by the Japanese. who have at
tempted to retake II in two night at
tacks, or whether to meet and thwart
a japanese turning movement from the
west, has not yet developed. The Jap
anese also appear to be shifting weight
to the westward.
Hints continue to arrive that the
Russians have recovered from the blow
inflicted last week by Field Marshal
0yama. and that General Kuropathin
is preparing to renew the struggle as
soon as the roads become dry.
The Associated Press dispatches
from Mukden tonight mention reports
that the Japanese already are prepar-
ing to retire. and the war Office admits
that Kuropatkin's left has moved
slightly forward, but there is no light
upon the movements of the japanese.
There Is, indeed, an utter lack OF late
news from Toxic. and an enemy so re-
soureeful may really be preparing a
surprise instead of retreat, relieving
the pressure on the front with view
to accomplishing something on the
flank.
Many critics here continue to believe
II 1t General kuropatkin intends to re-
turn to the line of the Hun river.
The enforced cessation Of operations
by the bad weather. If the Japanese
offensive had really exhausted itself.
gives both armies a chance to breathe
and pull ..emselves together, and
would seem to insure as much benefit
to one side as to the other. for practi-
cal purposes When operations recon-
mence they will assume an entirely
new phase, with new dispositions and
objectives. Practically last weeks
battle has ended. and it goes into his
tory as q Russian defeat. wnen oper-
atoms are resumed new battle will
begin.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

set for the dinner. He waited with i'm
patience for Jessie. and was enusive
in his greeting when she entered the
drawing room
You are more than prompt. Mr..
Norris" she said. releasing her hand.
Il have something TO say to you. to
ask you, Jessie. Are we likely to be
disturbed here?"
Il think not. What weighty secret
have you to disclose. Mr.. Morris? ?
Pray be seated"
Tho great house was silent. and the
yellow light of the setting sun flooded
toe room. Jessie was superb as she
calmly awaited the declaration her in
tuition told her was forthcoming. She
could not find in her heart the slight
est feeling of pity or sympathy for
Arthur Norris.
Il have waited years for this mo-
ment," he said. dramatically. His
face paled slightly. but he was not
abashed. From the hour | saw you
in bingham l have admired you. and
Low ask you to be my wife. As you
know, I think a great deal OF you;
more than l know how to tell you.
The governor-dear old governor,-
endorses my choice. Say you will
have me. Jessie!"
He had not forgotten the peroration
Of his carefully prepared and oft-re-
hearsed proposal. and concluded by
dropping clumsily to his knees. There
was more of demand than OF plead
ing in his manner.
Jessie Gardens eyes flashed as she
looked down upon him.
ARISE, Mr. Morris. and make an
end to this scene." she said, as she
instinctiyely drew away from him. Il
cannot marry you. You must respect
this answer as final.
Her voice was low, but firm. and
the dark eyes held no CLEAN of hope
Morris struggled to his feet.
You told me to wait two years Tor
you, and have waited!" he ex-
claimed. harshly. This is a strange
reward for my patience aud Tor my
kindness to your father.
Il told you I would not marry with
in two years. I have kept my word.
made no other promise. ] shall not
discuss your business relations with
General Garden. You certainly have
not considered me part of them
Since our dinner engagement prom
ises no pleasure to either OF us, Will
release you from It.. Pray excuse me
General Garden will be with you pres
ently..
Don't go, I beg of you!" pleaded
Morris. a. Jessie turned to leave the
rom. .Your absence from the din
BO would-well, It would be very en-
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22
CHAPTER xxvI.-continued.


You've got him all right" roared
Hawkins. grasping John Burt's hand
Il m proud of you. my boy, / came
- TO help you out, and now | find
that you have turned the trick with
out me Is there anything more you
wants"
Yes, returned John.
We'll. you'll get her I'll back your
srandads judgmen, that she is wait
ing !or you. Speaking of Peter Burt.
how old did you say he is?"
Nearly ninety"
And you wish ne to see him.
Think I'll wait until he's hundred" :"
declared John Hawkins. Joking
aside. I'll go with you any day you
say. and I'll be damned glad to meet
the old man. Only I'll promise not to
swear again in his presence"
They talked for hours, and Haw-
hirs listened with interest to the dis
closures made by Sam Rounds con-
cerning the Cosmopolitan Improve
ment Company.
A messenger arrived with a sealed
letter from the alderman. informing
John Burt that the bribery money had
teen paid over or deposited. With the
seven aldermen supposed to be pur-
chased. Morris estimated majority
OF four in favor of HIS new franchises
He was SO sure of speculative sue
cess that he had fixed the dinner
party to General Garden. Jessie, Edith
and Blake for Tuesday evening-the
date OF the council session when his
ordinances would come up for final
action. The news of his triumph
should come to him while he was rev.
cling in the charm OF Jessie Gardens
presence. The contemplation of this
pleasure inspired Morris with a new
idea
The dinner should celebrate his for
NAL engagement to Jessie Garden.
The more he pondered over this bril-
liant coup the more enhancing did 1t
seem.
His carriage drew up at the Bishop
residence an hour before the time
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

barrassing, don't you see? | won't say
anything more about-about marriage.
tut please 20 with US. Something
may happen which you would like to
hear about. You viii go: won't you
Miss Carden?f
Jessie yielded TO this miserable en-
treaty, and moment later General
Garden entered the room and relieved
an awkward situation. Jessie took
small part in the conversation as the
carriage rolled down the avenue. but
Morris chaued gaily with Edith Han
cock. He secretly nursed his anger.
bot Jessie noticed that he studiously
ignored General Garden.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22
eenevolsnes to Animals.

Eleven thousand dollars has been
willed for drinking fountains for Phil
adelphia dogs and horses by the late
Mrs. Helen NJ. Parker, who until her
death was vice president of the wo-
mans branch OF the society for the
prevention of cruelty to animals in
that city. in her palrny days an &C.
tress named I1ottie Crabtree donated
$4,000 for a beautiful fountain in
the streets OF San Francisco and II
stands to-day as a beneyolence to
man and beast
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

A Connecticut man who robbed .
bank of $1,000 has been sent to prison
for ave years. while his neighbor. who
stole q horse, drew an eight-year prison
term. They would probably hang q
chicken thief
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Aliens Foot-Ease. Wonderful Remedy.
"Have tried ALIENS FOOT-EASE, ana
find 1t to be a certain cure, and gives COM
fort to one suffering with sore, tender and
swollen feet. will recommend ALIENS
FOOT-EASE to my friends, as II 10
certainly n wonderful remedy.-MrA N.
H Cuilford, New Orleans. La"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

II see that the Kansas banks have
$500 .00O. 900 to lend--say. waltz l want
to talk to you-where are you goingf
ITO Kansas
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

- ussrcury win surely destroy the sense of snso
and completely derange the whole system whse
entering IL through the mucous surfaces. bucb
articles should never be used except on prescrtD
tions reputable physicians As the damage they
will do 10 fold 10 the good you can possiby Dc.
rive from them. Hairs catarrh Cure, manufactures
by -. Cheney Co, Toledo. o.. contains no mes-
curry and 10 taken internally, acting directly uDqo
the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system. II
buying Halls Cxtsrrh Cure be sure you get tno
genuine 1t 10 saken Internally and made In ToIsAn
Ohio, by Y J. Cheney 4 Co. Tssiimoniais free
Sold by Druggists. Price, 13c- per bottle.
Take HAIs fAniy pms for eonsllpAtoa-
1t IL permissible for barber -
rcrape an acquaintance. but he should
draw the line at bleeding him
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

II is easier to admire q campaign
managers nerve than to share bis con-
ddenee.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Many who formerly smoked 100 cigars
now smoke Lewis Single Binder" stxaigh1
30. Lewis Factory, Peoria. Ill
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

The umbrella stood the storm An
II collapsed
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

1t takes a noisy preacher to keep
small boy awake In church.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-08-19
How the Waiter Lost a Tip.

At one of the Kansas City hotels
where the colored walters give espe-
cially good service, but always expect
adequate remuneration for the same
from the guests, n walter was espe-
cially oficious the other day in serv-
ing a man from whom he expected a
liberal tip. When the meal had been
served and he vas standing of at n
side, eagerly looking for an opportu-
nifty to be of service. he said to the
guest:
Didn't yo' have a brothah heah last
week, sah?"
mo" said the n addressed. Il be-
iieve not"
well" continued the walter, "theh
was a gem'man heah at mai table
what looked ve'y much like you, and
he was so well pleased with the serv-
ice that he gave me so cents when he
left"
The guest had by this time finished
his meal, and as he arose he said to
the ~expectant servitor:
Come to think of 1t, Sam. that was
ny brother that was here, and guess
he paid you for the whole family. He
may be back again in a week or two"
Kansas City Journal.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-08-19
Why Birds Live Long.

Why do birds live so much longer
than mammals, which are often a hun
dred times their size? Possibly, among
other things, because they have beaks
instead of teeth. All carnivorous
beasts become weak and liable to star.
walton. as their teeth drop out or
break. Neither are the h~erbivorous
animals in much better case. Old
horses would probably die OF starva'
ton II wild, for their teeth would fall
them: indeed, In some stony countries
old horses have to be killed because
their teeth are worn away by cropping
grass close to the rock. Rodents con-
stantly die from injuries to teeth. But
a birds beak neither wears out MOI
drops of, and as 1t constantly swal.
lows fresh grit to mid In grinding food
In the gizzard tat n"eds no repairing
either
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-08-19

WORLDS FAIR FAR BEYOND EXPECTATIONS
Verdict of a New York Writer Who Spent a Week at the
s Exposition at St. Louis in July.

r. finite variety, and as a rule the full
moneys worth is given. The enor-
nous Jerusalem and BOer War con-
cessions are not on the Pike.
II ia n case Of dine at the German
Pavilion and die at the exposition. In
a beautiful Moderne Kunst building
adjoining Das Deutsche Haus the best
Il cd and the highest prices on the
grounds are to be found. the table
d'hote lunch and dinner costing two
and three dollars. respectively. There
IN also a Ia carte service. Everything
considered. the prices are not excess
sive, and at least n meal should be
taken there for the experience. An
other should be taken at the Tyrolean
Alps. either outdoors or In the gor-
geous %dining.room In the mountain
eide. The best French restaurant Is
at Paris, on the Pike. Lower In prices
ard In every way admirable are the
two restaurants conducted by Mrs.
Rorer In the pavilions Of Cascade
Gardens. The east n has wait
resses and no beer and the west one
walters and beer. For n bit OF lunch
Germany, France and England all
offer delicious pastry in the Agricul-
trral building. These are not free
ads, but time.saving tips for the trav-
eler. There are no end Of restaurants
to A. all purses on the grounds. I
tried nine Of them and nowhere found
the prices more than they ought to be.
As a matter of fact, for neither food
Eor lodging no one need pay any more
az st. Louis than he feels that he can