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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-25
Troops Growing Impatient.

Harbin, September 24-A Japanese col- umn Is reported to be advancing along the Liao river, on the Tie Pass, and the Rus sian troops are impauentiy awaiting an engagement
 Further details received of tho fight at Da Pass say that on the evening of Sep- tember l9 the Russian scouts reported strong Japanese forces to be moving, but kept well behind the pass. Da Pass was occupied by General Mistchenkos andl General Samsonons troops. They allowed the Japanese to approach within a short distance, and then fired several volleys and made a counter attack, routing and driving back the Japanese, who ran, throwing away their guns and ammuni- tion. They were pursued by the Russian cavalry.
 Having received endorsements the Japanese again advanced and attacked the Russians. at the same time endeav- bring to turn the latters flank and though tho main attack was directed on the Russian center. thls attack was re- pulsed and the Russian cavalry again pursued the Japanese, securing many prisoners, most of whom were wounded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-25
TWO BIRMINGHAM PEOPLE
 AMONG NUMBER KILLED
pr. Halow Is Badly Injured-Awful Disaster Seems to Have Been Caused By Dsobedience
 of Orders.

{ David S. Fox of Birmingham. < < brother ol Dr. B. A. Fox and Dr. { ' Carl Fox of this city and Mrs. Annie < Haylow Molloy. are among those {
 < killed in the wreck <
 < E. J. Haylow of this city was so { < badly injured that it is thought he { < cannot recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-25

that both her parents were killed in the wreck. l heard one woman who was ter ribly mangled praying earnestly to be spared for her children, but death re- leved her suffering in few minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-25

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Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22
The Lost Paradise.

Monday night, October 24th at the
Idaho Springs opera house Messrs. Wood
ward & Burgess present for an evenings IS
engagement only the great labor play
The Lost Paradise" This engagement
is considered timely on account of the
"Tbe Los, Paradise" is the best exposi-
tion of those situations which come up in
every factory where labor is employed
and it has been unanimously declared to
be the only fair presentation of both sides
of the question that has ever been seen
on the stage. But 'The Lost Paradise
Is interesting aside from its connection
with laber. for it has a story that is inter
es,ing from the beginning. employing,
as II does. great heart interest and plenty
Of comedy. Everyone remembers that
delightful little character "Cinders." F" aud
her quaint sayings and doings, and none
will ever forget the great scene in the
factory where the machinery is in full
motion and the employees walk out.
The love story Of the superintendent of
the factory and his employers daughter
makes the basis of the plot and coniplica-
tions and the various side lights CON-
ing from the great diversity Of characters
makes the play commanding IN its inter
est from the very rise Of the curtain.
Woodward & Burgess have provided an
adequate production for The Lost Para
disc" and they are able to produce it
here only by special arrangement with
David Belasco and Henry c. de Mile,
the authors and owners. The play has
been drawing big houses all week at the
Tabor Crand in Denver.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

w. A. Lamb left last Thursday for the
east where he goes on business missio n
that perhaps will mean much to him.
He was called to Alma, Michigan, by the
Alma manufacturing company to consult
with them in reference to the establish.
ing of general western agency in Den
yer for the sale Of the machinery made by
the firm, and in all probability Mr.. Lamb
will be placed in charge. The firm man.
ufactures various gas and gasoline en-.
gines and all kinds of mining machinery,
but up to the present time have not been
represented in this territory. Mr.. Lamb
has been most successful in the handling
of mining machinery and some of the
largest plants have been placed on promi-
nent Clear Greek properties BY him. and
it 10 this record that the Michigan manu.
facturers becoming acquainted with,
iesds them to consult with him on the
proposed invasion of new territory.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22
A Question Of Time.

EpIToR SIFTISGs-Will you please
state in your next issue how many tin es
there are in the United States from east to
west and at what points in the different
states the tune changes.
"BEEBEK"
For convenience of railroads the United
Statesis divided into four sections, each Is
degrees of longitude, equal to one hour
Of time. commencing with the 18th me
ridiau. The first section includes all ter
ritory between the Atlantic coast and an
irregular line drawn from Detroit, Mich,
to Charlestown. S. {. The second sec
tion includes all territory between the
last named line and an Irregular line
from Bismarck, n. D.. to the mouth of
the Rio Grande river. The third section
includes all territory between the last
usmed line near the west borders of
Idaho. Utah aud Arizona The fourth
section covers the rest Of the country to
the Pacific coast. Standard time is uni
form inside each of these sections and the
time of each section differs by one hour
from east to west. For convenience the
railroads endeavor to divide the time at
division points.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Up to noon today the registration books
show satisfactory increase over that of
former years, and the indications are
that the present registration will eclipse
all previous ones. Nine hundred new
names have been added to the rolls and
this number will be increased by several
hundred more today before the registra-
ton closes. There are now about i57o
names on the registration books notwith-
standing the fact that over thousand
names were stricken from the rolls this
year because the citizens failed to vote
for the supreme judge 1t the last election.
The books will be closed tonight. after
which but one day remains in which the
citizens Of this city can be registered and
that is next Monday when they will have
to 70 to the county clerks Office ss
Georgetown.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22
Work All Winter.

Both ends of the Shaffer tunnel in the
Mad creek district are now under cover
the necessary buildings have been erected
at either end and the work will be carried
on throughout the winter. The tunns l
will be 900 feet in length and will cnt
the comb of the continental divide at a
depth of /, 200 feet. The north end il
located in Vasquez gulch, and mining
supplies have been packed in sufficient to
last seven months. Ii is dangerous to
get out or in to the camp in the winter
months on account of the exceptionally
heavy SHOWS and billiards, and it would
be a hazardous undertaking. The south
end of the tunnel is located above Camp
Aldrich in the Daily district and it will
be assessible all winter. The portals OF
the tunnel on both ends are at an altitude
of 10, 900 feet and in the course it will cut
76 known lodes, all of which are we'll de-
fined fissure veins from three to thirty
feet in width. Surveyor J.. Aug. Ingolls
and Sam. Brethour, both of this city,
have taken the contracts for driving both
ends and have men at work. They will
remain in the camp permanently. A saw
mill will be taken to Shaffer City as soon
as there is enough snow upon which to
skid the machinery. Mr.. Ingolls was in
the city the fore part of the week getting
supplies and engaging extra men to work
on his contracts, of which he has several
Mr. Ingolis states that the work of build
ing the wagon road from Shaffer City to
the Moffat railroad is we'll under way
and that after the FIST fall of snow it will
be possible to haul in supplies by using
sleds.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22
CUM TREE DOINCS
VALUABLE MINING PROPERTY IN LINE
FOR INCREASED PRODUCTION.
KNOWLES LOADING MACHINE
SUCCESS AFTER THREE YEARS OF
THOUGHTFUL EXPERIMENT.

For the purpose of amicably arranging
Abe affairs of the Gum Tree mine, reor-
anization of the company was made this
week. The Gum Tree Consolidated Min
ing and Tunnel company was incorpor-
sted under the laws of the state of Wy
cming, Tuesday of this week. The next
day a certificate was issued by the secre-
tary of state of Colorado. authorizing the
company to transact business in this state.
A meeting of the board of directors was
held and the following officers were
elected to serve for the ensuing year:
Presiient-Nicholas Mauger. Boston.
Vice Presideut-Edwiu Farnell, Rhode
Island.
Secre,ary-Ja James Z. Wallis, Boston.
Treasurer-c has. Morgan, Idaho
Springs.
General Mansger--c. W. Burroughs,
Boston.
Messrs Farpell and Burroughs visited
the property Of the company at Freeland
Thursday in company With Mr.. Morgan,
and all employees of the mine were mott.
fed Of the change, the new manager i'm
mediately taking charge of the property
The Gum Tree is the eastern extension
and adjoins the famous old Freeland mine,
which produced over S3.s 900. 1t is
one of the best developed mines in the
district, and there IL no reason why its
production should not equal that of the
Freelsnd mine In addition to furnish
ing work for large number Of men, the
mine output will keep long string OF
teams going up and down "Nigger Hill''
to handle the heavy tonnage.
The ore produced BY the Gum Tree is a
mery desirable product at the smelters,
where its heavy lead contents are used as
. aux for other ores with which it is
mixed for smelling. Much of the ore not
carrying . great amount Of lead can be
milled advantageously. while part Of II
will yield good returns under the present
schedule of smelling charges for low
grade ores.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

The boys of Hose company No. !. ''the
hose company that does things" have Sc.
cured the opera house for the night oi
November 8. and will entertertain thei,
friends at dance. Lohmln's orchestra
has been secured for the occasion. which
Is an assurance that the music will
be of the best. The simple announcement
that Hose Co. No. will entertain is a
sufficient guarantee that everything will
be strictly first class and a good time fur
nished to all.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

The Home Leasing company. working
a lease on the Edgar vein in the Central,
shipped 5e,o5o pounds of smelling ore
last week to the sampler. Oliver and
company also made a shipment of car.
load. Both lots of ore were of grade
formerly sent to the mills for concentra-
ton and carry values of from SIS to $50
per ton. The character of the ore is such
that close saving cannot be made. and
it is more profitable under the presen,
smelter rates to send It direct TO the
sampler.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Mrs William Wood most pleasantly
entertained the ladies of the Unity club
last Saturday at what was called a
"Clothes-pin Social" and the entertain
ment proved to be a novel diversion
Each guest brought clo.hes-pin dressed
in fantastic shape aud a committee of
award was selected to judge the merits of
the various costumes. Mrs. Edw. Craig
was awarded the first prize. and Miss
Hamm the second. Lunch was served,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

An Institute meeting of Sunday school
teachers and workers of Clear Creek
county will be held Monday in the Meth
odist church of this city. The purpose
of the assembly is to organize and sys,e-
matize the work throughout the country.
A program of music and addresses upon
subjects related to Sunday school work
will be presented at the three sessions,
morning afternoon and evening.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

The boys of the c. VI. A. lodge gave a
most delightful dance at the opera house
"Wednesday night and demonstrated their
ability to properly entertain the public.
The music was of the best and the guests
were treated royalty. And, by the way
the boys are extending the membership
Of their order with great strides. the
applications coming in rapidly and as
fast as they can be cared for The order
Is founded on patriotism and as such il
doing a great work.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Miss Emma Pross and Geo. K. Menxi-
mer were married At noon Tuesday at the
home Of the groom's parents by fhe Rev.
0. l.. orton. The bridesmaid was Miss
Nettie Pross and the best man was Harry
Menzimer. The wedding was private.
only few invited guests and relatives be.
ing present. After the ceremony an eie-
CANT dinner was served and the bride and
groom left for their future home in Gibson
gulch. taking with them the best wishes
Of large number OF friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

W. NJ. Laird, W. Reed McCabe, E. H.
Call and Geo. A. LaShell and wife oi
Pittsburg, Pa, and Mrs. Hodge Of Paw
tucket. r. I. are guests at the Club hotel
this week. The gentlemen are the prin.
cipal stockholders in the Pittsburg Con.
solidated company, operating the Bright.
ton mine ct Freeland. While here they
will decide whether they will erect mill
for the Treatment of their own ores and
its locasioa. The company has q valu.
able millslte and wafer rights at tine
mouth q FAN river.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22
Mad cxek.
The Denver News of says:

Ane Denver news OF says:
Harry w. Snyder, editor Of the Mad
Greek kicker. . weekly paper Published
at the new camp Of the Shaffer mining
district near Idaho Springs, wss in DEN.
yer yesterday and left few samples of
ore from the new camp with Clarence N.
Smith In the Office Of the Colorado Pub
licity committee. One sample Of lead
silver ore il said to run extremely high
in silver and lead values ssd about u in
gold. This was taken from the Captain
Billy Mack mine. The streak Il said to
be fosty-two inches wide.
A sample ef copper suiphide ore from
the old Daily district y said to be verv
fne. and y takea ~ an indication that
the sace noted district IL To come to the
front again.
Mr.. eeydef b enthusiastic over the new
canR and says devsiopmeuts will prove
Il to be BONANZA.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22
Automatic Loading Apparatus.

Successful tests have been made during
the past ten days in this city, Of an auto
matte mine car loading apparatus, which
will do the work of from eight to twelve
men in loading the broken rock in the
face Of tunnel. The model was tried in
the breast of the Newhouse tunnel and
gave most satisfactory results. The
last trial was witnessed by J. George Ley
ner, the Denver mschinist. and he is now
building machines for practical use at his
shops. The first model. which was CAL
led the big Swede" was tried over three
years ago, but it was too heavy and cum
bersome. 1t proved. however, the feasi-
bility of the loader, and since that time
Mr.. Silas A. Knowles, the inventor, has
been engaged in perfecting the machine.
The device consists of q belt couveyer
which elevates the broken rock from the
nose of the machine back to the mine
cars. The nose of the loader runs along
the bottom of the tunnel, upon which
heavy steel plates have been placed pre-
vious to firing the round Of holes with
dynamite. Steel cables anchored near
1the breast before shooting are attached to
a small drum on either side. These are
operated by the use of ofmultiple-gears, the
engine being propelled by compressed
air, and the machine eats its way into
the pile of rock with great power.
A number of devices have been tried in
recent years, but none has given As salts
factory results as the Knowles loader.
The present method Of using machine
drills and powerful dynamite has so de.
veloped that more rock can be broken
than can be removed, and the speed OF
tunnel driving has therefore been limited
to the amount of rock that can be gotten
out of the tunnel.
The machines now being built at the
Leyner shops will be used by contractor
Knowles in driving the great Cunnison
irrigation tunnel. The tunnel il six
miles in length and the contractors must
drive over 7s feet every ~ hours, OF four-
teen feet on each end of the tunnel to
complete it within the time specified IN
the contract, or forfeit thoasands Of dol
lars ~ . penalty. The automatic muck
er" will double the present speed Of tun.
mel driving. Its successful and practical
application has been fully demonstrates,
and the machiues will be in demand BY
every company or contractor engaged N
mining, railway or irFiestSou tunnels.
The local baronster at the depot sus-
tanned fractured rib this week, BY get
ting too strenuous II moving some
machinery. Weather predictions ware
missed osiy for Two days, and rrognssti-
cations have been resumed - in lie pase
kneAv ~~ae~ - 49, nA akan6
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Roy Blaekmau has spent several days
in this city this week in the interest of his
canvas of the county for the office of
comfy judge Mr.. Biackman is a pro-
duct Of thss county and one of its bright
est young men, enjoying a wide ac-
quaintance.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

The First National bank of this city
will commence next week to remodel the
interior arrangement of the bank prepar-
atory to putting in new and modem
vault. The new fixtures will be the best
that can be purchased and when the re-
pairs are finished the bank equipment
will be second to none in the state.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Geo. r. McClelland returned this week
from his eastern trip, accomanied by two
prominent New England capitalists. The
drills at the breast of the Monarch TIM
mel are pounding away and good progress
is being made.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Charles Johnson. age So years, died last
Sunday evening of miners pthisis at his
cabin on Ute creek. His brother in old
Mexico arrived today and the funeral will
be held tomorrow from Trathen's UNDER
taking parlors.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

The Shakespeare club will meet with
Mrs. Finucane, Tuesday evening next.
After roll call the program includes
music by Mrs. Finucane. Mexico under
Spanish Rule" by Mrs Roller; cortez.
by Mrs. Shaffer and Discussion led by
Mrs. ingalls,.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

c. S. Birkins returned the first OF the
week from a six weeks trip through the
east. where he spent some time in visiting
the home of his childhood. Enough time
was spent in St. Louis to take in the all
the points of interest and he declares that
il is the biggest show ever.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Miss Lottie Weger returned Thursday
from a several weeks visit to her home
at Mankato. Mimi. and will spend the
winter in Idaho Springs as the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. r. B. Crow.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

J. d. Williamson returned today from
q months visit in the east. While re-
turning he was unfortunate enough to
get mixed up in Rock Island wreck in
Kansas. bat fortunately came out Of it
without . scratch after having been
thrown from his Pullman birth into the
neighboring section.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Earl Thorpe has returned from few
weeks visit to Pacific Junction. Iowa. He
had expected 10 remain in the Hawkeye
state, but found that the Colorado attrac-
tions were too strong for him.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Henry johnson, manager Of the Two
Brothers Tunnel company, who was op-
Grated on several times for hernia, is
able to be MP and about again. He has
been in bed for . couple of months.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

N. Weinberger returned last week after
a FIVE months visit throughout the East.
He is much improved in appearance and
states that his health was greatly benefit
ed BY the trip.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Baehr announce
the marriage of their daughter, Emelia
Louise to John Nelson. Wednesday, Nov
ember q, 1904, at u O'Clock at Calvary
Episcopal church in this city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Guarnan, after
spending several weeks in this city, de.
parted for their home at Denver this
morning.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Mrs. c. +. Evans and two children,
who have been visiting with Mrs. r. A.
Rickerson for some time. left Tuesday
afternoon for her home in Red Cloud.
Nebraska
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

J. w. B. Smith left this morning for
Littleton where he is top liner at a repub-
licsu rally tonight.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Mrs Sam Fulkersin is back from an
eastern trip covering a period of several
weeks. While east she was quite i'll, but
is rapidly recovering her former good
health
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

J II. Shepherd left this week for an ex-
tended visit throughout the east, CON-
bining business with pleasure.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Jesse F. Mcdonald. republican candi-
date for lieutenant governor circulated
about Idaho Springs last Thursday meet
old friends and making many new oucs
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Samuel McGinnis and wife of Idaho
Tuesday remaining with the latter's
parents Mr. and Mrs. +. c. Morrison =
Morrison Graphic.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Mrs NJ. A. Bowman returned Thursday
morning from ST. Louis where she paid
hurried visit to the exposition.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

The1ittie daughter of John Hailberg is
seriously i'll with dip,heria.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Mrs. Thos B. Crow returned Thursday
from a months visit 10 relatives at Man
kato Mimi.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Miss Lillian Brown, of lawson was
called to Villa Grove this week in answer
to the announcement of the death Of her
father. She will return here to complete
the school year.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Ladies', gentlemen aud kids all the
good things of the season will be served
in Tonopah style October 26,h.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Mrs. Jno. T. Mailalieu departed Thurs
day afternoon for Kearney. Omaha and
other Nebraska points for a ten days visit
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Dan Mason of Minneapolis, aud S. S.
Crooks Of St. Paul, Mimi, arrived yester.
day and will remain in the city shor;
time looking after their mining interests
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Fred G. Shaffrr aud wife, and Miss
Flo. Bond left Denver for visit to the
worlds fair last Sunday. Fred is now
erambulating upon the pike.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Daniel Gabriel wen, to Georgetown
Thursday where he will do some masonry
work.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

S. A. Knowles was called to Denver
last Thursday on business connected with
the driving Of the big Montrose tunnel.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

A daughter was born to Mr.. and Ms.
]. R. White last Monday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Mrs. George Kimball visited friends at
Golden and Denver this week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

James Smell, who has resided for many
years at Freeland and at one time had
charge of the Lincoln mine, has decided
to seek lower altitude and ~ili move To
Denver
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Miss Edna Sargen, left last Monday for
protracted visit to relatives at North
Platte, Neb.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

w. B. Smith has put in the week
over in Gilpin county.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Ed Watson was called to Denver on
business Thursday
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Mrs. F. A. Moss has been spending the
week with Denver friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

The ladies of Calvary Guild will serve
dinner and supper on election day.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22
Hieh School Notes.

Ine following program will be given
Mouday afternoon
Orchestral Overture.
Essay English as She is Spoken
Evs<ameron.
Recitation-Harry Noyes
Piano Solo-Mae Colburn.
A Criticism-"The Ancient Mariner
Russell Tanner.
An appreciation-"The Ancient Mari.
ner"-Douglass KILN.
Vocal Solo Marguerite Hallock.
Everyone was pleased to see Miss Gard
ner IN school again Monday morning.
The temptation to throw snow balls
was too great for the small boys to resis,
but that sport was soon ended.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

Fred Walsen returned Monday from .
three weeks trip through tine south. thor
oughly rested and well pleased with his
vacation. He visited St. Louis and Dali
las, and on the return trip spent day at
WaIsenburv
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-22

The Americas Steam laundry At this
place = working up large ard luczative
bssiness eves ct cestral City, and the
work l. giving Tie greatest satisfsciion.
II requires two trips each vesk ssd .
Iargs wagon % care for TIE busisess.