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Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-30
Tbouobt AIDE Needed Schooling.

The following story is going the
rounds OF Highland Park, where
George Ade spent the summer The
aforesaid was walking along the
street one day when he met a mite OF
humanity, kindergarten bent. one OF
Mr. AIDES summer colleagues AM
friends.
MIR. Ade called out Hello. Goirs
to SCHOOL," The prompt reply caTe
in the same tone of good comrad.s
ship, without the least suggestion 81
flippancy. but just as Mr.. Ade wcG.d
have II: mo; are your"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-30

roof seemed to swallow up what little
light there was.
They've put EN- all inside the chan
eel rails said the old man. who had
constituted himself sort of ghoulish
master OF the ceremonies.
No enc seemed to care to be fhe
first 10 approach that part of the hoit
edifice.
At last Ted Burritt, with grin.
determination, approached the railing
Inside. the bodies, or what had once
been bodies. were disposed in two
rows
Those on the right hand lay in cof
fms which had been hastily gathered
from all parts of the neighborhoo6:
those on the left were mere groups
OF ashes collected together on pieces
OF ,arpaulin'
Ted Burritt began at the right-hand
side. The other people followed his
example. and the old clerk acted as
eieerone.
This 'un" he said. indicating the
terrible contents of one coffin, lis sup
posed to a-hin young female, as
they found thimble and bit of
dress among the ashes. Thimble 'ad
the name o Lizzie scratched on it.
man who was craning his neck
over Ted Burritt's shoulder gave n
sharp cry That's my girl That's
my Lizzie And her mother waiting
for her at home, and won't believe as
anything can have happened TO her
Oh, Lord" and he broke out into wild
outcries.
Some of the others, forgetful OF
their own concerns for a moment,
gathered round him and made an at
tempt az consolation.
At least you know which she Is
that ought 10 be little comfort to
you
But | thought she might have been
saved. She was such a good girl
and look at her there" and he gestic-
ulated towards the open coffin.
y cant stand much more of this. .
murmured Ted Burritt, as he wiped
the great drops of perspiration from
his forehead.
They left the bereaved parent moan
ins over his child's remains and again
passed on. The next three collins
We're examined. shuddered at ami left.
The mutiiated corpscs which they con
tained Possessed neither head, feet
nor hands. They could never have
been taken for anything human had
not the fact been established beyond
all doubt Was either of those his
father?'
There only remained one or two
more belonging to that row, and they.
too. we're unacceptable. After that
nothing was left but the poor heaps of
ashes on the other side.
This is all. ladies and gentlemen. -
said the old man, with a sort of char
| nel.house cheerfulness. sides one
more in the yestry. as was put there
in consequents of hein' very little
damaged. 'cept about the legs; and
passon did say as T was TO show i'm
fust though bein. easy recognized
| But my pore old eds bin all OF a
tumble since tn accident. and l clean
forgot i'm. But anybody as likes can
lest step into the vestry and see I'm
for themselves. They've laid i'm out
on the table, through bein' Of hextry
size. and runnin' short o cofiins. +
was found buried under lot o rub
bidge. and they 'ad a deal o. trouble to
git i'm out
There was a general rush in that
direction on the part of all those who
had male relative missing.
Ito be continued.D
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-30

Tubercuioefs-A great many people having tpent
tho winter In Colorado feet that they well enough
toreturn to the asst but should think Of doing
saff their lungs have been diseased without taking
treatment with them thstcan keep the good effect
ofthe climate and heal the iang- In low altitude
Whether my ment has been brDug ht about BY
the cfna<e not seuts has ting lived IN this climate
for few months can frequently back II they take
Dr. Shepards treatment with them and folioF II ae-
co-ding TO his directions with great deal Of safety
he treatment Il xpensive and permanent curs
for tuberculosis Write for booklet and history sheet
TO Oh. w. A SHEPARD. Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-30
The FATAL REQUEST
O K F O u n % O u Il
By A l. Harris Author of Mime
CoPyrt9At 1897. sffskfag co "a a a y.
Y Q ? = Z q N n.

clue no possibility of recognizing or
Identifying any.
Ted Burrity approached and looked
down upon one; then staggered and
nearly fell
Are these aT2" he asked IN a
dreaitui whisper. The man who was
In charge Of this CHASTITY detachment
answered. hriehy. There be n heap
more on ,em in the church yonder.'
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-30
The Cotton WeeNil.

The weevil. which is blasting tho
cotton bolls in Texas. travelled over
200 miles across burning sands and
desolate wastes from the nearest cot
ton fields south of the Rio Grande.
One pair OF cotton boil weeviis Will
produce in a season 34000. 900 full
grown weevils. which must subsist ex-
clusively on cotton.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-30

your snit readily re. tiatif our suits ~-re
not rspre-e nted could not afford 10 make and
ship thefu wittotg a deppsit. We are the only mall
order house that viii. II pr"ferto So" -afnplss
of our SUITS write for same. We refer you 10 the
Central Swings Bank OF Denver. Colo. Capital
stock tEH OD.
LAPIDUs MIG. co I2f. isth St. DenvsS
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-30
Try Ore Pack,,.

II Defiance Starch" does NOT
please you. return 1t to your dealer.
II II does you get onethird more 10,
the same money. Il will give you
satisfaction. and Will not stick to Ii.
from
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-30

TT beats ali.' how good a cigar you ca
buy FOR cents II you buy the rixh
brand. Try -Bullhead
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-30
ARKANSAS TRAVELLER RESPONDED.
Got Back in Rhyme at Missouri Pa
cific's General Passenger Agent

H. C. Townsend, general passenger
and ticket agent OF the Missouri Por
cifc with headquarters at st. Louis.
sent out a novel holiday greeting 70
patrons of the road and was surprised
to receive a response In rhyme from
a man In Arkansas. Here is the greet
ing followed by the answer:
This is tho train that runs so fast
Across the plains TO mountains vast:
This Is the train thats never lafe.
And keeps it's service up to dale
This is the train that runs out West
And takes you there for work or res.
This IL the train that runs to the lana
or mountains high and canons grahoS
This Is a true hotel On wheels.
II serves to you the best of meals;
This is the train with loves, rate
ST. Louis to the Golden Gate
II you should wish to go that way.
See H. C. Townsend. G. r. A
This is what the Arkansas traveller
wrote in response:
IL c. Townsend. q. p A.
/ received your card to-day.
And I'm writing now to say
That your trains Al-O. IL
I'm n reg'lar passenger
And I'm here TO tell you sir
It's corker-sure enough;
(Please don't take this as pun
All your trains are up to snun-
Strictly in it-Just the stunf
Makes me restless when / read
OF the comfort and tho speed
Want to pack my clothes and skip
On that train-Geei What a tript
Feed you like millionaire
Goshi Just read that biii-of-fsrei
Tender steaks. well done rare;
Game and things from everyw where!
Salads deserts, coffee caks-
Wow II makes my stomach schet
And the ratcs--Iu swear to you,
Same as cutting nanght In two
tShame to take such service cheap-
Ought to make pay heapF
Guess I've said about enough,
every word Is strsight-no guN)
So III sign myself with carec
Truly yours, A PASSENJAlRh
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-30

The honeymoon is over when the
bride begins to eat onions.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-30

There should be no difficulty in .l.v.-
Ing the stage when Il has VIM, md ne.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-30
A Chance for GOOD Farmers.

We are settling tract OF 1000 acres of
land in the san Luis valley. where there
are good water rights. good land al
kali good markets. all the land on a
broad gauge railway. We want few
good farmers to show what the land will
do. To men who have tools. stock and
cash enough to make start we will sell
land on especially easy terms. provided
they will go down and begin work this
spring. Write to-day and tell us what
payment you can make down 20 to $50
acres. Prices range from Sg5 to $40 per
acre. The Colorado Bureau OF lmmigra-
ton Zeph Chas. Felt. president. 6ls Ma
jestic building. Denver. Colo.
The animals" Eve sighed and said
Il haven't counted since we've had EN-
The cunning serpent bent his head
And smiled. Let Adam add 'em.
madam"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-30
DO you WANT TO GET WELL?

Write New York Doctors leading speci-
alists of the West. for symptom blank
and describe your case Cure guaran-
'eed. No Charge Except for Medt-
cines- Hundreds OF chronic sufferers
cured In Colorado. Testimonials gladly
furnished. Offices l. 2 3 Postoffice build
ing Colorado Springs Colo
Our Home Treatment has proven sue
cessful
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-30

send " your name . I'd
The following measure-
inentr, chest farounsi
body over We ., ela~e 70
arms sleeve lfnsido
seam waist lover pantsl
seat tsix inches b~loV
waist length of psnss
inside seaml length ol
ptnfs toutside sasrnl
state whether you vfsk
a black clay worssesi or
an all wool black thih~e
or chevoit. You done
run the slightest r,sh. ve
cut aud make suit o.
artiy ms ordered and in
ttruct express agent "
ALLOW 200 to examine 70
thoroughly compare y
with suits your cIothies
wants as f,sr aud II con-
yifired that II Il the t,ese
Niii'e ysu ever saw pay
your express agent 6-l4
and eIpre-s char Rs.- ava
the sui IL yours. The six
sets of a iserttslng mat
Ter which you ar. -
dlsfrlliIte will eottt.. xftk
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-30

c. o. D. (-ith privilege Of eIaminafton1 ,,r,,-,..1
you will hand our cirruiars samf lee and ,.,a,
To rir ladies who In YOUR INA d,,nsa, " = -
Interested in our tailor made su,ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
SUICIDE BY SHOOTING
Benton Russ, Jail Official,
Takes His Own Life.
VICTIM OF INSOMNIA
HAD BEEN DEPUTY WARDEN FOR
FORTY YEARS.
A Native of Maine and Seventy Years
of Age-Was on Sick
Leave.
VICTIM OF INSOMNIA

Troubled with insomnia and unable to
get much sleep, Benton Russ. deputy war
den of the Jail. ended his life last night
by shooting himself in the head. He was
at his home, No. 0 9th street southeast,
when he committed the deed. He was In
| his sleeping apartment on the second moor
| and the other members of the family were
in the dining room. While Mr.. Russ had
been unable to get much sleep and hao
been made nervous he had said nothing to
his family which would give them an idea
that he contemplated taking his life. Hav-
ing been away from the Jail on his month s
leave he returned only a few days ago
and attended to his duties until Friday
night. when he became too sick to stand
the strain any longer. Saturday morning
and again yesterday he reported sick. He
left home shortly after dinner yesterday
and rode down the river on the steamer
Manchester. hoping the outing would bring
the much needed sleep. Several times
earlier in the season he had taken this
trip and each time he seemed much re-
freshed upon his return. His trip yes
terday, however. did not bring desired re-
suits.
After reaching home he partook of sup
per with his family and remained about the
lower floor with them until after o'clock,
when he went upstairs and entered his
bedroom. The door was closed and with
OUT WTltlHS Il farewell message VI
such preparations for death as suicides
frequently make he sat upon a chair and
fired the fatal shot. So sudden did death
claim him that his body did not fall from
the chair.
Mrs. Russ and the children hurried to
the room when they heard the report of
the pistol and although they were satisfied
that life was extinct physician was sum-
moned. DIR. Hudson, one of the jail officials,
reached the house shortly after the deed
was committed and assisted the family
in the matter of making preparations for
the funeral.
Resided in Washington Fifty Years.
Benton Russ. or Capt. Russ. as he was
known in connection with his employment
at the Jail. was seventy years old. He was
a native of Maine. but had lived in this city
nearly half a century. For about forty
years he held the position of deputy war
den of the Jail and during all these years
had assisted at executions. He was a
man who was particularly we'll liked and
had host of friends. All his life he had
been regular in his habits and during the
past few years had been the constant COM
panion of friend with whom he took
long walks every night in order to induce
sleep. He had witnessed many changes in
the prison during the years he was connect
for the wardenship several times, but each
time the appointment went to some other
person.
Arrangements have been made for the
funeral to take place tomorrow afternoon
from the family home. Services will be
held at o'clock and the remains will be in
TERED at Congressional cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
THOMAS T.KEANE DEAD
WAS HIGHLY ESTEEMED AND
SUCCESSFUL CITIZEN.
Noted for His Fidelity to Business
and for His Deeds Of
Benevolence.

Thomas T. Keane died at his residence
22O 1st street northwest, at II pm. Satur'
day, July 2. By his death Washington
loses one OF it's most valued citizens. IL
is said by his friends that he was truly a
self-made man. forceful example of what
| integrity, perseverance and hard work Will
accomplish.
Mr.. Keane has been closely identified with
Washington for the past forty years. and
has steadily kept pace with the city
growth and prosperity during that time In
a business way.
Mr.. Keane was born In Newcastle West
County Limerick, Ireland. He came to
this country when sixteen years old. at the
| close of the civil war, and engaged In the
meat business. From very modest begin
ming he built up business which Is recog-
niZed as one of the most solid concerns OF
its kind. Evidence of Mr.. keanes business
ability and strength of character Is found
in the fact that he was the only Washing
ton man who successfully withstood the
entertainments of the big four" beef men
of the west.
Mr.. Keane's home life was exemplary In
the highest degree. and outside of business
hours spent most of his time with
his family. Charity was one OF the
prominent traits Of his character,
but he was always careful to avoid any
notoriety in such matters. Many good
act has he performed which was known
only to himself and the beneficiary. On
numerous occasions he has contributed
large sums to worthy causes, expressly
stipulating that he did not want 1t pub
lished.
For twenty .-ears, in company with other
prominent business men, he yearly solicit
ed aims and goods from the various bust
ness houses for st. Joseph's Male Orphan
Asylum. He was a member of Washington
Council. Knights of Columbus, and Catho-
lie Knights of America; a director of the
Washington Abattor Company and Enter
prise Serial Building Association and a
stakeholder of the American National
Bank.
His funeral will take place from ST. Jo-
seph's Church, I'd and streets northeast,
tomorrow at $50 am, where solemn high
requiem mass will be celebrated for the re-
pose of his soul. The interment will be at
Mount Oliyet cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
Woman Confesses to Murder.

dispatch from Little Falls. Mimi, says:
After confinement in Jail for two days, Mrs.
Katie Winner. wife of Frank Winter. who
was murdered at his home in Pike Creek
township. is said to have made a confession
Upon which John kardasch, aged seventeen
years, has been arrested.
The woman, was who married to Winter
two months ago. says that she and Kar-
dasch consplred to kill Winter and get mar
lied kardasch came to the Winter home
and as Winner was sleeping the first blow
was struck. Kardasch then told the woman
10 get up and go into the kitchen. He then
completed the murder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
Lieut. Commander Carter Retired.

The President has directed that Lieut.
Com. Fidelio S. Carter be placed on the
retired list In accordance with the rec
ommendation of naval board which re-
ported him incapacitated for active duty.
Commander Carter was born in Kentucky
and appointed to the navy from Illinois
In September. 1870. He reached the grade
OF lieutenant commander in March, 1890,
and but for his disqualihcations would
have been promoted TO the grade of COM
mander. He has had nearly eighteen
years service. His last service was
at the navy yard. Pensacola.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
Candidate to Succeed Brigham,

A dispatch from Columbus. Ohio. says:
W. w. Miller. secretary OF the Ohio state
board OF agriculture. will no doubt be a
candidate for assistant secretary of agri-
culture. to succeed J. II. Brigham.
He declined to discuss the matter, but
Aviu probably announce himself later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
Zone Of Engagements.

From the Yonkers Statesman.
Patieaoe-"Have you heard of the latest
engagement. dearT
Patrice-"No. but I suppose it Is at Port
Arthur, Of course"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04

II. F. Billings. manager OF the invest
ment department of Granger Farwell Com
pany. stock brokers, In Chicago, attempted
suicide Thursday.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16

you have $4,000 farm paid for which
has cost you only s1,402.56. This you
have had twenty years to pay, with
the absolute guarantee that il you
die at any time the mortgage will be
cancelled and the homs freed from
debt"
1t is needless to say Mr.. Jones
bought both the farm and the life in
surance. This brief illustration OF
what Jones did shows what you can
do. If You are renter, or have a
farm and are in iebt-a young man
just starting in life, or salaried man
who would like to own farm, permit
our agent to explain how you can buy
bond on twenty years time without
any security on your part, guarantee
ing you the results of the average
farm if you live, and your family a
home II you die.
For further information write the
Old Line Bankers Life Insurance
Company of Lincoln. Neb.
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A Grand Opportunity.

Editor Independent: Corporation
rule is very evidently the intention OF
large majority of our congress. This
is fairly shown In their last acts.
This corporation class is daily grow
ing, seen in our state elections. cor
poration money Thy the barreI) con-
trolling these elections for most every
kind Of Office.
I think this is the most Opportune
time in the last decade to organize,
and nominate third party candidates
for president and vice president, who
are in sympathy and touch with the
interests of the farmers and laborers.
There is a general talk with this class
that they want party they can vote
for. They say the republican and
democratic parties have changed
their policy and principles-in legisla-
ton for the capitalist or corporation
interest land against them; that
nothing is being done for them, but
solely for the other class; and they
have all the freight to pay. There
are not SO many blind pups In their
families or ranks as formerly; they
have passed the age of nine days old,
and recent events have changed their
political views. They see that these
parties are working for themselves
and the corporation interest to enrich
| themselves; and pauperize the masses
These are historical and stubborn
facts. I have long experience in poll
| tics; and I've never seen more pro-
pitious time for the Springfield move
ment. But there is not one in hum
dred that is apprised of this political
movement in Florida I've been writ
ing articles here and there in the
country papers to that effect, as we
haven't any party papers to give this
information. It would be good sug-
gestion to have circulars printed and
disseminated through as many Of the
states as practicable, notifying the
people of the approaching convention.
I submit these thoughts for con-
sideration. l am now in my 85th year
but hope to live to see a great po-
litical landslide, and the building up
OF great national party that will re-
vOlutioniZe this country-Snatch her
from the hands of plutocracy and des-
potic rule-and a restoration to her
former general, prosperity and happi-
ness. M. C. READ.
Tampa, Fla.
(Mr. Reads suggestion as to circu-
lars has been acted upon. Ever since
the ed of February, every letter of
invitation to join the Old Guard and
the Vanguard of Populism has car
ried copy of the address prepared at
st. Louis and the call for the SPRING
| field national convention.
Beginning with March Is, all let
ters have been sent sealed. and the
enclosures numbered. thus enabling
us to keep check upon the defective
addresses. Between that date and
May %. letters numbered from / to
1.799 were mailed out On May %,
the numbers were raised to conform to
the facts: some 500 personal letters
had been sent out without record and
between December and March rs
there had been sent 6,066 unnumbered,
but recorded, letters OF invitation.
Accordingly. the new series began
with No. $500. No. 9.06l was the last
letter sent out up to Saturday night,
June if,--ARs0cIate Edltor1
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A Bargain.

Fine 2O-acrc fruit farm Joining good
town, 90 MILES from Lincoln; two
story house. bank barn, hen house.
cave. tubular we'll and windmill: Inn
proyements worth $1,000: unimproyed
land near " selling for $50 per acre.
Will give gD0h terms. Price, $4,000.
Weber a Farris. 1928 D IT.. Lincoln.
Neh
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Lightning Rods Redeemed

Every agent handling our Copper Cable Light
ming Rod is furnished with Agents Certificate
showing he is authorized to put up our Rod and sign
our printed guarantee Be sure and get the genuine
as our Trade Mark wv. G. 81 appears every spool
Of cable. Our firm and system are endorsed by the
National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
d County Companies at their conventions Write
,ity
w. G. StiINN, Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Hayden nras. AFRO liberal patrons M
The Independent, Send them trial
order. Fee nil In this Issue.
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