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Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
A Promising Season.

The management OF the Idaho Springs
opera hoase announces the following
bookings for the coming season. A
great many cheap and worthless shows
are constantly making application for
engagements, but the management has
declined TO book any that have not an
established reputation. Good, clean and
elevating attractions or none at all. has
been the policy, and the list presented
below shows a good average. The num-
ber will be added to from time to time
during the season.
Sept 3o-Cap,ain Racket.
Oct. I4-Joseph Newman.
3I-On the Bridge at Midnight.
Nov. 2o-Stetson's Uncle Tom.
Dec. Io-Maloney's Wedding Day.
" 3o-Ole Olson.
Ian. 7-Crimes Cellar Door.
Feb. Q. 10, o,Ir-Humphrey-C Chapman Co.
I3-Yon Yonson.
2o-Devil's Lane.
Mar. 6-Two Little Walls.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
The County Convention.

Georgetown, Colo, Sept. Io-[Special
to SiftinRsl 1.-The republican county con-
vention met this morning and after per
fecting the temporary organization it
was made permanent. The committee
on credentials was dispensed with as
there were no contests. John Trathen
and R. r. Graham were candidates for
the Craftsmanship. The former received
33 votes and the latter "a. II. G. Haes-
ler of Georgetown and w. J. Guard OF
Silver Plume were nominated for the
secretaryship and the former was elected
by 81 votes as against as for the latter.
The committee on resolutions were ap-
pointed as follows: w. L. Bush. E. NJ.
Sabin and S. A. Noyes. The committee
on delegates was selected as follows: w.
A. Haggott, Willis Bristol and r. H.
Blackmau,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
Death Of Ms Mary Pierce.

Mrs. Mary Pierce, died this morning at
the residence Of her daughter, Mrs r. ].
Roberts on Virginia street. She is sur
vived by a son, William n. Pierce, and
four daughters. Mrs. E. J. Stewart. Mrs.
Aupns Sutherland and Mrs. R. ]. Roberts
of this city, and Mrs. w. E. Doherty, jr.,
of Bisbee, Arizona. Deceased was born
in England, July 5. 1887. She came to
this district in 1864, where she has since
resided. Her husband died in 1885. She
was good and noble woman. and was
an active member of the Presbyterian
church. The funeral arrangements have
not been completed.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
School Opens With Large Attendance

The fall term Of the city schools conf
menced last Tuesday morning, with al,
increased attendance in every grade.
The assignment of teachers was made
and the work started without delay.
The total enrolment for the city WIS
ss5 as against 47S of year ago. The as
signment Of t ach r. was made as follows :
HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
Bertha l.. Gardner, Latin.
Ella Van ID. Weaver, English. Drawing
Geo. j. Neupert, German Commercial.
Norman Robertson, Science, Mathe-
metics.
Milton c. Potter, History, Science
CENTRAL. BUILDING
Lena A. Darlington, SA-sB Grade.
Jeanette Robertson, 7A-7B Grade
NJ. Helen Hsmm ga Grade.
E. Grace Hsmm, 6B 5A Grade.
c. Irene Avery, 5B Grade.
Lula Hanning, 4A-4B Grade.
Anna NJ. Bowie. 3A-5B Grade.
Mary Harrington, 2B-IA Grade.
Helen NJ. Walton, IB Grade.
EAST END SCHOOL
Edne Clare Davis, b and 2B Grade.
Charlotte Nicolson, 3B and aB Grade
WEST END SCHOOL
Louise Theobald, IB and 2B Grade.
CHICAGO CREEK
Daisy Bond. to "A Grade
gibson GULcH
Thomas f Kelley, to 6A Grade.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
An Excellent Contest.

Ali roads led to the Trocadero last
Monday night, attracted by the wrestling
bout between Messrs. Gerarden, Noonan
and West, and every one in attendance
was well repaid for the participants put
up about as snappy an exhibition as was
ever witnessed and it was a struggle for
supremacy from start to finish.
Gerarden had contracted to secure a
fall from each of his opponents within an
hour. but he evidently misjudged his
men, for it was evident throughout the
contest that all three men were very
evenly matched, ana the results showed
that either Noonan or West would give
Cerarden all his science and strength
would stand.
The first bout was between Noonan and
Gerarden and when time was called the
Central City boy went after the challenger
with a rush and instead of acting on the
defense. was the aggressor at all times.
The bout ended abruptly by Noonan
throwing Cerarden with both shoulders
down, but as the latter's legs were off the
mat, discussion arose as to whether or
not It was fair fall. The audience was
given the impression that the referees
decision was in favor of Noonan and he
was given a rousing ovation, but the
referee further complicated matters by
saying he had not so decided and Noonan
refused to go on again.
The second bout was between Gerarden
and West, a Denver man. and he also
wen. after the challenger, but was unable
to land him and the former was given
the decision.
The result of the Noonan controversy
will no doubt have the effect of bringing
the two men together again. and, in fact,
plans are now making with this end in
view. 1t is the general belief that they
are very evenly matched and the bout
would attract large crowd.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
ALL TRANQUILITY
JOINT REPUBLICAN, CAUCUS FILLED rHE
OPERA HOUSE
NO BlCkeRInG OR eNMITY SHOWN
DEMOCRATS HOPED FOR plscoRp IN
REPUBLICAN RANKS.

Within the memory of the old timers
and the history OF republicanism in Idaho
Springs there was never before such a
gathering of the clans as that in attend
.nce at the opera house last Saturday
night to participate in the caucus held
by precincts IL, Ia, I3, Il and IS, called
to select delegates to the county conven
tion to be held at Georgetown and the
large number present is good omen for
the battle of the ballots that is to come
later. There were few spectators at the
rear of the house, attracted no doubt by a
vain hope that division would result,
bu, in this they were disappointed as not
a ripple disturbed the placid sea of har-
mony and il there has been local political
differences ofs personal nature, ali has
been wiped out and the republicans of
Idaho Springs stand today shoulder to
shoulder in a common cause.
Chairman f. NJ. Sabin called the meet
ing to order aud Secretary Graham read
the call. Z. NJ. Ssbin and Judge Girls
void were named for chairman, and on a
rising vote, the latter gentleman was de-
clared elected. Royal r. Graham was
selected as secretary without opposition.
The following resolution endorsing
Governor Peabody and Lieutenant Gov
ernor Haggot was introduced by w. L.
Bush and its adoption was voiced by ev. ry
man in the building and evidenced the
regard in which both the gentlemen and
the principles they represent are held by
the republicans of this city:
Resolved; That it is the wish of the
republicans Of Idaho Springs. expressed
in joint caucus assembled. that the Hon
orabie J. II. Peabody, be renominated for
the Office Of governor. and that the Hon
orable Warren A. Haggot be renominated
for the Office of lieutenant governor. and
that the delegates elected by this caucus
be instructed to use every honorable
means to have the delegates from this
county to the state convention so in
structed."
Lieutenant Governor Haggot. in we'll
chosen words, acknowledged the splendid
testimonial given him by his fellow
townsmen and he was given a splendid
ovation.
On motion, it was declared the will of
the majority that the various precincts
select their own delegates to attend the
county convention, and the result of
these caucusses was as follows:
Precinct No. II: John Osborn, John
Lindstrom, John Trsthen, Geo. Moscript,
John Chapman, John J. Davies.
Precinct No. u; John G. Roberts. NJ e.
Marathon. +. VI. Sabin, Thos. Barnard,
r. r. Graham, W. L. Bush, S. A.
Knowles. A. R. Comstock, E. r. Lumiey,
]. NJ. Craze.
Precinct No. i3; W. A. Haggott, J. w.
B. Smith. o. W. Lowell, chas. Brand
stetter. DR.. J. B. Finucsne, Jas. E. Bow
den, ]. c. Roberts. DR.. John Atcheson,
A. II. Coiburn. S. A. Noyes.
Precinct No. "a; c. A. King, c. c.
Weldon, Geo. /. Williams, J. ]. O'Rourke,
c. L. Plummer.
Precinct No. IS; John Wilkins. Chas.
Christian sen, e. A. Eaton. ]. W. Garret
son.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

The Discussion club opened the season
last Monday evening, meeting at the
home of Mrs. c. T. Mcdaniel. Mrs.
Garman and Miss Varney assisted the
hostess in entertaining the members Of
the club. These social meetings will be
held every month during the winter.
The literary meetings will begin next
Monday evening. when the club will
meet at the home of Mrs. 4. NJ. Sabin.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

lain returned Saturday afternoon from a
months visit in the east. They did not
fail to take in all the attractions of the
east and return with interesting stories of
the sights they witnessed. Each wears a
Roosevelt badge fashioned in imitation
of railway trunk check.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Mr. and Mrs. Fred ID. Wiley left We'd
nesday for two weeks visit with friends
at Cripple Greek. This is Mr.. Wiley's
first vacation for many moons and he
preferred the cool atmosphere of the
mountain city and the compauiouship of
old time friends to the crowds and the
hustle of the St. Louis fair.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

c. W. Brown, a banker of Tusla, Ind.
Ter, who with his wife has been visiting
with w. W. Cannady ard family on
Chicago creek for the past two weeks,
leh yesterday for his home Mrs Brown
will remain for few weeks longer as she
finds this climate very beneficial to her
health.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

G. W. Dunaway returned from Oregon
Thursday evening, and on the first of the
week he and his wife, accompanied by
Mrs. w. A. Lamb will leave for a visit to
the big show at St Louis, and also attend
a reunion of the Dunaway family u Mis-
souri.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Fred G. Shaffer of Denver, was pas
senger on yesterday mornings train on
his way to Camp Shaffer. He was ac-
companied by Mr.. Mcclure. the scenic
photographer OF the C. & s., who will
take number of large views Of the dis
trict on the divide
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

The children of the city will be given
a mask ball at the Trocadero on the even
ing of Friday, September 73 by Manager
Stingley. These children parties have
proved very popular and a good crowd is
assured. This is the first time tnat an
evening has been devoted to the little
ones.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

The Portland hotel Will hereafter be
known as the Hotel de Paris. new
sign was placed on the building this
week, and it is expected that the host
telry under the new name and manage.
ment will gain a reputation second TO
none in the smaller towns of the state.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

shipment of three carloads Of ore
from California was received this week
for treatment at the Newton mill. The
lot is test run from large mine in that
state, and is for the purpose Of determin-
ing the saving of values BY the Idaho
Springs methods of concentration.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Sam Davis and Thos. Oliver were in
the city this week for short visit. They
left Yesterday afternoon for Silver City,
n. NJ, where Nr. Davis will take charge
OF the stone and brick construction work
of large smelter.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Miss Florence Beck aud George Powers
were married Thursday evening at the
home of her sister. Mrs. w. Il. Elliott on
Virginia street. Rev. o. l.. Orton of the
Methodist church performed the cere-
mony. Both Of the young people are
well known in this city, and have the
best wishes Of many friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

J. w. Boyd will leave to- morrow for a
trip through old Mexico. where he goes
to report on an extensive mining propo-
sitiou for party of eastern capitalists.
He will be gone for a month.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Russell Tanner has become a chicken
fancier, and with associates, has estab-
lished hennery upon Colorado street.
The boys are rapidly accumulating a
large number Of chickens and will quick
ly become opuleut from the proceeds.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

The democratic party will hold its pre-
horses has substituted the name of "riot'
for caucus" and this would indicate that
a warm time is anticipated.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

The Misses Dorothy and Marguerite
Allen returned to their home in Omaha
after spending the summer with their
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Allen.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Herbert Carl, prominent dry goods
merchant Of Kingston, New York, arrived
Wednesday and will spend few weeks
visiting his brother, Eugene Carl of this
rity
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

d. E. Council and E. V. Smell of Colby,
Kansas, are in the city today inspecting
the Prizehghter group on Donaldson
mountain, in company with Manager c.
T. England.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Marion Cook left yesterday morning
for St. Joseph, Mo-, where he goes as
delegate from Colorado to the Great
Council of the United States Improved
Order Of Redmen.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Tn. American Smelling and Refining
company will make considerable re-
duction in the schedule of treatment
charges for smelling ores, beginnipg
next Monday. The reduced charges viii
apply especially to dry ores.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Fred. w. Kasch left this week for
Rocky Ford. His friends will not be
surprised if he returns with handsome
and charming matrimonial package
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

The Social Ethics club held the frs
meeting Of the season yesterday after
noon at the residence of Mrs. ]. G..
Weeks on Virginia street
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

JIM. Alexander, representing the Jos.
Husak Tailoring company of Chicago,
was in the city the fore part of the week
attending to the wants of large number
Of his friends in the clothing line.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Judge John E. wilkins aud wife will
leave next Tuesday for an extended visit
in the east, which includes the big fair a,
ST. Louis.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Miss Kate Mckinley, Miss Honor
Plummer, Frank Garrabrandt and Her
man Weinberger lest for Boulder, Thurs
day afternoon, where they will attend the
state university.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Leasers on the Specie Payment mine
on Bellevue mountain shipped q carload
of smelling ores to the Areo plant Satur.
day. which is expected to run between
three and four ounces gold to the ton.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Mrs. George Spangler of Ouray is the
guest of Mrs. Plummer aad Mrs. Morton
this week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Ezra Stiueman, of Peru, Ind, is
guest at the Hotel de Paris this week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Mrs d. NJ. Lewis and Mrs. ]. A. Beattir
Miss Julia A. Varney this week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Evangelist Rev. c. B. Allen will con-
duct a series of revival services at the
Methodist church, beginning Sunday
September nth.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Miss May Oliver returned Monday
after two weeks vacation spent in the
capital city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

L. F.. Wanamaker was called to Colder
this morning by the illness OF his father
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

John Holmes, form .riy with Sidne y
Moriiz, left for Denver last Sunday where
he has accepted lucrative position.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Geo. W. Mason, wife and babies, o
Boulder. are the guests OF Mrs. T. NJ
Sab;n this week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Miss Ethel Robins aud Miss Mary R"h
erts left today ..r Boulder
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

DIR. Zinke, wife aud daughter, after
spending the summer in this city, re-
turned to their home a, Cincinnati last
Thursday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

c. E. Fish has disposed Of his express
business to p. R. Morrison and the lattei
will take the teams MONDAY morning.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Frank Noxon, Robert Wood and Jay
Kane left this morning for the big show
at ST. Louis.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Mrs. Chas. Gunslrom and two children
left Sunday for Chicago and other points,
for two months visit with relatives and
friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

G. w. Billy Wood returned this week
from his trip to the coast feeling much
relieved financially.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Miss Eunice Thompson left this morn
ing for Boulder where she will enter til
state university.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

J. E. Geiger. of Logsnsport, Ind. i!
stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

VIM. Broad visited the capital city
Wednesday on an important business mis-
sion.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Mrs. S. J. Short of the Club hotel is
visiting with friends in Kentucky.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Geo. Bishop and wife left this morning
for the ST. Louis fair.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Grifiths & Company. leasers on the
Saratoga mine. shipped carload oil
smelling ore to Denver. Monday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Harry comstock aud S J. Varney LEI
Thursday afternoon for Oklahoma.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Miss Opal oxley returned Thursday
after few weeks visit with friends a,
Buena Eis,a.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Manager Stingley, of the Trocadero,
announces that he will give masquerade
ball on the evening of Thursday Septem-
Der X, and that the intention is to make
it eclipse all former efforts in this line.
The very best music will be furnished and
a Denver costumer will be here several
days in advance to supply the participants
with anything that may be wanted in
this line. Prizes will be given to the lady
wearing the most fancy costume and to
the gentleman wearing the most comical
costume. The dancing will be on the
usual check system and an admission of
10 cents will be charged at the door.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

John Lueders, Thero Bros. and I. D
Ellis are having steam heat put in theii
places of business this week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Robert Lee, of Rock Island, Ill who
have been visiting with Mrs. J. B. Mac
Farlane for the past two weeks left on
the return trip Wednesday morning.
Mrs. MacFarlane accompanied the party
as far as Denver, returning Thursday.
Mr.. Lee is civil and mining engineer in
the employ of the c. r. l. & P. Ry., and
made many friends during his sojourn
and commended himself as very affable
and agreeable gentleman to all he met.
This is his third trip to Colorado, taking
in many points of interest but says he
will have to make many annual tours to
see and appreciate it all.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Fan obedient husband up in Franklin
county, Maine, was Directing to doing
certain work about the house and he
quoted scripture to his wife showing
that household duties should properly
be assigned to the woman. The good
wife responded by reading to her aston
ished liege II Kings 21-13, 81 will wipe
out Jerusalem as man wipeth dish,
wiping it and turning it upside down.
That husband has been wiping dishes
ever since.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28
WOMAN'S SYMPATHY.
Is proverbial Leon Women no Elk.
Ception.

How much we owe to the sympathetic
side of womankind. When others suffer
they cheerfully lend helping hand.
They tell you the means which brought
relief to them that you may profit by
their experience. Read the testimony
given hero by Leon woman.
Mrs. R. S. Conkle, living in the east
part of town, says: "Years ago lived
on farm before moving to Leon where
did my share of the work and prob
ably at some time strained my back, be
that as it may since then have had
attacks of dull aching across the loins
particularly evident after hard days
over-exertion. knew from the action
and condition Of the kidney secretions
that my kidneys required attention and
when last annoyed in this way went
to Van Werden's drug store for Doan's
Kidney Pills. AS result of the treat
ment my back was better and stronger
than it was prior to my acquaintance
with Doans Kidney Pills To show my
faith in that remedy have recommend
ed them to more than one friend and
acquaintance"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cts.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and take
no substitute.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28
STILL DUpING FARMERS.
Stock Remedy Grafters StiIEFleeC-
Ing Farmers by Bogus Contracts.

1t seems that the smooth grafters who
caught number of Decatur county
farmers last spring are still operating
in southern Iowa, and have recently
roped in the unsuspecting farmers of
Appanoose county, judging from the
following taken from the Centcrville
Citizen:
By listing items in small print on the
contract which the farmer signs, think
ing he is ordering about $500 or $500
worth of stock remedies, company has
been at work in the surrounding coun-
ties with graft that is likely to stand
in the courts, and the people of Appa-
moose county may we'll be on the look
out that they are not caught on the
same game. The game in short is this:
The representatives make a tour through
the country, going to the farmers house
with their product. The farmer orders
81 or So worth Of the remedies and is
asked to sign contract before they are
sent to him. The farmers circum-
stances have been previously investi-
gated, SO that he is known to be re-
sponsible. A short time afterward the
remedies come, express prepaid. But
the farmer finds that there are more
than ordered. He looks at his contract,
figures up the items, which are listed
by the dozen in small print, without the
figures being carried out. He is sur
prised to find that it amounts to con-
siderable over 500. Soon there comes
notice that the contract is about due
and requesting payment. Then comes a
man along and serves an original notice,
summoning the victim to appear where
the contract is made payable, and de-
fend. In many cases the farmer settles
with the one who serves The notice
usually paying s75 and shipping the
goods back prepaid, Disguised with the
deal to such an extent that he pays S75
for nothing rather than pay $500 for
something he does not want. Sometimes
he stands trial and appeals from the
Justice court in which the suit is start
ed. But only in few Of these cases
does the victim have good defense. L
he can read and signs the contract with
out reading it, or if he reads but does
not stop to figure it up, he is usual,
defenseless.
The scheme is not new one and it il
astounding how the same parties worl
the same counties over and over period
ically. The court has ruled against TIN
remedy company on many points but tn
form of contract has been changed s.
that it is now impregnable, and one Q
the prominent attorneys of the state
who looked at the contract, said tina
"it is wonderfully and wickedly gotte
mn