davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01
A Miner fias Narrow Eseape.

Last Saturday afternoon while en-
gagged in running an old s,ope in the
Whale tunnel on the Stanley property.
Thomas .Trelease was caught by cave
Of dirt, aud his tescuers worked with
dilige &c for over two hours and a ha.f
beforc b. was finally vxtrioated.
Mr.. Trelease, sam. May aud rsfies
Collins hsve lease in The old Whale
~orkings ard are running the slopes
which have lain idle for over twenty
wears frclease WIS on a stage and
With long bar was loesening the roof
ei the stope for the reception of some
tinihers when rirge quantity Of rock
came suddenly down knocking him off
the stage and catching his feet and lower
limbs between the staging and footwall
IN such manner that he was unable to
puil himlelt free from the fine dirt and
rock, which kept falling all the time
the rcseuers were at work. be at one tune
being buried up to the waist. The cave
in occurred at about o clock and the
evening train had just passed the Stanley
mine when the parry came out.
frelease was NOT injured beyond
severe squeezing. and he is especially
grateful to those who worked so wiling
y to dig linn out OF waat might have
been his tomb. Those who worked 50
heroicaily in saving is life were: sam
May. las, Collins. Peter Hooper, John
Nybefg. Peter Nelson. john Nelson, Peter
Ande.son. aud Gus. AAn.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01
A RECORD MONTH
a NEW RECORD ESTABLISHED AT TIE
LOCAL DEPOT.
SHIPMENTS STEADILY INCREASING
ORE OUTPUT SHOWS a GAIN OF so PER
CENT. OVER MARCH, 1909.

The ore shipments from the Idaho
Springs depot during the month of Ms,ch
Just closed. show il 10 have been the
banner month in the history of the camp.
A total of 5Ss railroads, or 7.o57 tous of
ore and concentrates were shipped, max
ing the average daily output ofthe dis
trict 22s tons. The shipments during the
sanle month of last year we're IAo car
loads. and the increase for this March is
I34 cars, or a gain Of % per cent. over the
same period of last year. The next larg-
est month was December. 1901. when 2so
carloads We're spipped. Only II carloads
Of milling ore were received during TIE
month OF March, and ~ this ore usually
concentrates five tons into ON +. making
about fifteen cars OF concentrates. ii
would show that o5 per cent. of the ore
shipped IS produced in this district
The Increase during this time of the year
when the wagon roads are in poor condi-
tiou is unusual. and 1t is freely predicted
hY those familiar with the conditions that
the next few months will show from
thirty to fifty per cent. increase over the
past month
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01
E1ks Elect Officers.

Idaho Springs lodge b. p. O. f.. No.
Coz held its annual election last eve
ming which resulted in the selection of
the following Offices.
Exalted Ruler-A. ]. Ventress.
Leading Knight-Sam Brethour.
Loval knight-George S. Smith
Lecturing Knight-A. c. Dart Jr.
Tyler--George Oxley.
Secretary Chas Brands,etter.
Treasurer-O. w. Lowell.
Trustee-John Trathen
Delegates to Buffalo next summer-H-
B. Sheldon, alternate w. p. McCormic.
The feature of the evening was the
initiation Of Pat O'Mara, the popular
Colorado & Southern passenger con-
ductnr. The lodge is in prosperous
condition and during the coming summer
will acquire a new and modern club,
building.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01
An Elopement.

Securing livery team at five O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon, James NJ. Robinson
and Miss Zoe c. Scbweichardt of this
city drove 10 the county seat. secure Z
a marriage license. and had the nuptial
knot tied by County Judge Roy II. Black
man. two hours and one half after leav-
this city. The young folks were aided
in Their elopement by a number of
friends. The parents were no; consulted
in regard u the wedding but it is be-
leived thet parental forgiveness will fol-
low. The bride is the handsome and
accomplished daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
John [. Scbweichardt of Sunpyside, and
the groom is we'll known here, where he
is connected with the firm OF Curnow &
Morrison, his former home being in Clay
Center. Kansas. Many friends ex
tend congratulations and the newly
welded young folks have been the re-
cipients OF number of handsome pre-
sents They have secured apartments
on Colora 10 street.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01
Sui Hunting For rhe Satatoea.

Aa"thrr freter of solid iron ore was en-
eountered in the breast of the Newhouse
tunnel Thursday night. which started %
sruusr that the Saratoga vein had been
reached. fhe feeder crosses the tunueI
At right areles TO the direction it is *.
pected to cut the Saratoga vein, and the
absence Of water was almost conclusive
proof that it was not the great Saratoga
vein. The top OF the streak was about
eight inches in width and vt the bottom
twenty inches of so,id arsenicaI iron
The breast Of the tunnel is now directly
at the point at which DR.. Carpenter
estimated that the vein would be reached
not making allowances for the pitch of
the vein in the 76s feet below the ninth
west level from the main Saratoga
shaft. The next few shifts will undoubt
eddy disclose the vein together with
tremendous flow of water. Wiley Carl
ton was Yesterday appointed foreman of
the Newhouse tunnel taking the place ef
J.. ii. ellison, resigned.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01
is MAKING A Mine
The ouiGLEY-TAoaPso MINES DE-
vELoeaEST COMPANY.
THE fRCnTENaC- C-scUODs.L VEIN
THE EssT AND WEST HEarUcss kaE
REA1f TO s-lP o6E

The Q1ieley- Thompson Mines Develop
.ment eoinpa v. operating the Kentnek
0ast and Keuiuck West properties in
Virginia canon. ale driving the sdit
levels in either direction with a good
force ID rlen The east heading is ROW
in, "a li,tie over 40 feet where the vein Is
from four TO eight fest IN width contain
ing an Is-inch streak of smelling and
mill ore. The west breast has beet ex
tended nearly 500 II and the vein matter
is from ten to twelve feet in width, with
four feet OF the creyice milling ore of a
good grade ami occasional bauehes OF
of smelling ore. Each Of ,he sdit faces
are about the drgth from the surface as a
length OF tie levels gaining sb5nt one
foot in depth for every foot Of driving.
The ore IS being piled upon the plats for
shipment which will begin next week
The tEo KeutHck's are the western ex-
tension Of the famous AddudsI-sesrie-
Foutenac vein, which three claims have
production record in excess OF $1,000,
600 and the claims are held under bond
aad lease, one PAYMENT having been made
on the bond. The Central tunnel will
reach the vein wiihin niBe mon,hs after
the heading has heen started up. ard - a
depth Of 1900 feet below the surface.
The eomp1ny has q sIabie contract
already closed with the Big Five f1r th-
operation on their vein when it shall
have been reached. The pfs1eut adits
on the surface however. bave most en-
couraging showing which Improves a.
the headings are driven forward, giving
the company afncle assurance Of an
sbundsn, supply If milling grade ore
:. The f~fsi'ons ef ti,e cor'pnnv are nuiIer
the rersonsi sunervision of T. d. Ou,gley,
rres'd=ni ard iHaEsier Of the company.
Nho has had w.de experience ard -
one If the most successful mining men
IN the district.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Marion Cook received a telegram
Thursday announcing the death on We'd
nesday, of Great Incohonee Thomas H.
Watts, at Montgomery, Alabama. Citi-
zens here will remember Mr.. Watts as
the head officer of the great council Of
the United States, who delivered an
eloquent address at the opera house in
this city during the Redmen's state
meeting year ago last August.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

DOC" Lyon, who for . long time
past has been employed by the Wells
Fargo Express company, left Thursday
for Denver where he has accepted a po-
sition As train messenger on the Santa
Fe road between Denver and Pueblo.
His place here has been filed by the ap.
pointmentof George Allan, who has been
employed at Silver Plume depot for some
time.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

NJ. X. James. the lightning manipu-
lator at the local c. & s. depo,, returned
this morning from three weeks visit to
his home folks in Illinois, and returned
without the better half. contrary to the
expectation of local society. He per-
sisteutlv refuses TO make an explanation
of his acts while away. and still maintains
that he is heart ard fancy free.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Secretary y e. Merrill of the Big Five
accompanied by Miss A. c. Hszen. spent
several days id fhe city this week. Miss
Eazen coming here TO take the baths.
Their stay was cut short Thursday owing
to the reception of telegram anuounc-
ing the serious illness of relative in
Denver. However they expect to return
the first of next week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

S. R. varney, the well known wrest-
Ter. formerly of this city, is now located
at Bisbee, Arizona. Three weeks ago
Varney had a match with Turk
named Yousouff. and inside on one
minute and half had him down and out,
and to quote from Bisbee paper giving
an account of the event, wind and am
bition gone, and the ligaments torn from
the right side." From the paper men.
toned it is evident that our ''Sid'' 10 him
self again tor when he left this city he was
IN very poor health, and the news tnat he
is in wrestling condition will be gratifying
&c large number Of his friends in the
camp.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Mrs Mary Kirg Stoddard, former
resident of Idaho Springs wh9 has been
visiting her sister Mrs John Thexten for
Newcastle. Colo. last Saturday. Mrs
Stoddsrd. before her marriage. was a
teacher in our Schools and has many
warm friends who enjoyed her visit very
much.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

At the close of the Glee Club enter
tainment Tuesday evening. six of The
college boys, members of the Beta Theta
ri fraternity. were entertained at an i'm.
prompiu lunch at the metropolitan
restaurant by Prosecuting Attorney J.
w. B. Smith who is member. A de-
liRhtful time was passed in songs, stories
of college life and fraternity matters.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

lie arpcaIancc al Tue opera house on
TEesiss evening Of ;ae Glee and Man
do.in eiab Of the University of Colorado.
which y nadef the auspices Of the Car
negie Librars isefure bureau, proved to
le nat oziy Ire most successful in poiu.
OF attendance. bu, the society event OF
the season.
Every nunier rendered by the club
was given hearty reception. and merited
all thai It received. II would be i'm
possible to in niividusiize the diferen,
numbers rendered as all were Of high
merit. the whole making up most
pleasant evening. Notwithstanding the
boys had been Constantly on the road
since March Islh giving nightly per
formsnces ard travelling continuously,
tue audience was no, content with single
rendiaoBs. but demanded repetisions
which the performersgenerously granted.
Financially II was the most snocess-
fnl of the lecture series netting a neat
sum to the library fund. During the
stay in this city the individual members
of the organization were entertained at
private homes in this city. and the boys
were u-uch pleased with the treatment
accorded them.
The tour has been under the personal
direction of II. Wendell Stephens who
displays rare ability in handling so many
performers, and much of the success of
the tour is Que to his efforts.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

los. Burke has for sale sig lots in
Sunnyside, at a prics- that is consider
ably lower than any property
in that locality 50 advantageousiy
situated. They face Virginia street
and are most desirable. See him for
6gures - they will not long remain upon
the market.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

" z Campbell. manager Of the Eos
toria properties. returned wednesday
from Toledo. Ohip. where he was called
on legal business To the surprise Of his
many friends he returned single handed
ard alone.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01
Treasurer's Annual Statement.

Annual statement Margaret Robins City
Idaho Springs, Colorado ending 81 1905
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Mrs. Sands spent several days this
week visiting with Denver relatives.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Gen. Fred Walsen. OF Denver was in
the city the fore part Of the week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Mrs. Hale and Mildred Hale. came MP
from beaver diy. Mrs. Htle return
ing on The afternoon train. The Misses
Hale. who are visiting with the
Berry. viii return 10 their homes Mon
day.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

The musical club met Thursday eve
ming with Mrs. chas. Brandsteit,r, No
set program was rendered. the time be.
ing devoted to progressive euchre. T..
w. HsuH captured first honors, while
George Mist was content with consolation
favors The next meeting will be enter
tanned by Mrs. r. W. Hauff on April 9Th.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

]. II. Shepherd was passenger for the
metropolis Tuesday afternoon.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Mr.. James Bowden Ir. of Denver is
spending his spring vacation in this city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Carl Burkhaft, of Greeley, is taking
the tunnel baths for an attack of rheu.
iuatism.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Miss Bessie Berry. returned from Den
yer the FIRST Of ,i,e week. ending a four
wee.s visit WITH friends. she was nc
conpaaisd by Miss Nellie Hale Who viii
spend her school vacation here.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Mss Minnie Crist Of Georgetown. is
visiting in The city this week, the guest
of Miss Margarine Clllow
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Ed Con1s'o.k ana ossrd b erhau.
zen, 20 Denver Yesterday afternoon to
"haos," for Idaho Springs High School
basket bsil team ia its contest with the
Denver University.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Mrs. J. J. May and son. went to the
capitol city Tuesday afternoon, and the
old gentleman went down the next
day.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Prof. Neupert, OF the city schools.
spent the week with Denver friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Miss Ethel Bate has been visiting
friends in Central City this week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Mrs. Florence Boua Of Denver, visited
in Idaho Springs SUNDAY.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Miss Ruth Roheyts len yesterday
morning foT few days visit with Silver
Piu friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

lawyer A. ID. Bullis went to the
valley early in the week on legal husi-
ness.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Miss Florence Bunt. was passenger
for Denver. Monday fer an indehui,e
stay with friends aud relatives.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

County Assessor Chas. Crosson has
been in town ;his " ek distributing
schedules aud looking sfer properly
y4iats
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Mrs J T Naiaiien aud dsughle7. went
20 the capitol ciiy yesterday morning for
a few days visit.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

NJ. aud Mrs b B. Borden. of Plain
viil-. Wisconsin. spent "Wednesday in
This city. the guests of Mr.. and Mrs T.
W, Hauff. The conple were enronte
home fro TRIP 70 California.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Mr. William BecS of the local depot
force was passenger for Denver Sunday
for days visit.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Miss Jennie Philips, of Fort Collins
is the CUES, of h-r unc,es Drs- GeoFg'
and John Atehe7ou.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Horace Siekel., { D uvzt, father OF
Mrs Fred Ste, arrived n The ,ity rhnrs
day evening aud vill make a prJtraeted
visit TO hi, rsla''v-s
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Miss Kathegine Mckinley IS visiting
her sister Ms. L. Shaff,r during her
spring vacation.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Mr.. aud Mts. I.y Morton aud Miss
Luln Mortoa. OF Chicago. arrived in the
city thursday and all spend vcral
days in VISITING Mr.. aud Ms. K B..
Nor on.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01
City Clerks Annual Statement.

Annual Statement of Charles Bande City Clerk of Idaho Springs
Colorado for the fiscal year ending March ~, 1905
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Mr.. r. z tfffe~sa Denver visitor
,his week Mr. off IS recovering
rapidiy from tie iurirs received in the
Big Five tanne' sonae months ago.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

B. +. Thomas lef, Monday afternoon
for the state Of Sonora, Mexico. where
he will take charge OF large coucen-
tra'iap mill
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

The Discussion club was entertained
Monday evening BY Mrs. +. ID. Wiley.
Under the guidance Of Mrs G. w. Wood,
delightful trip was taken from the Ber.
muda Islands to Porto Rico. "Race
Problems OF the West Indies" was dis
cussed by Mrs. Wiley. Miss Julia varney
in the absence of Miss Opal oxiey
treated Of the>physical conditions of the
country. The next meeting OF the club
will be held on April 9Th. and entertained
socially by Mesdames J.. G. Roberts. T..
A. Eaves aud G. w. Wood.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

The Idaho Springs High School
basket bali team, last night defeated the
Denver university girls team by score
of S 10 5. at State Armofy in Denver.
There was large attendance and much
enthusiasm was shown throughout the
game which vas the best ever witnessed
in the capital city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Thomas Mitchell, a former resi- dent of
this city, and well kown here, met with
an accident in mine near Victor Colo
RADIO last Thursday, the News of which
was received here late that evening.
While details are lacking, the news con-
tains the fact that Young Mitchell re-
ceived fall of some fifty feet in the
shaft, which inflicted serious injury to
his spine, and his recovery at that time
was placed in doubt. This morning Ed.
Rouse and John White left for Victor to
administer to their relative and contribute
to his every comfort. just before going
to press today, word was received that
the patient was resting comfortably but
no details Of the accident was conveyed
Mitchell is a member Of the local lodge
of Redmen.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

The ladies Of the suuryaide Lutherah
church will meet next Thursday at the
residence OF Mrs. Lindall next door to
hts fherch
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

RECAPITULATION:
Unpaid registered warrants Marc
Cash balance on hand March 81,
Balance overdrawn March 81, 10,
Respectfully submitted.
BY
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

4. c. Dart has this week been Ell
gagged in making extensive improvements
IN his assay office. The most extensive
addition is a new furnace Of the Wyley
type carrying two I4xIS mufilcrs, thus
increasing the capacity in one heat.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

the annual congregational meeting Of
the PRESBYTERIAN church, was held last
evening IN the church pafiors, at which
time the yearly report WIS read and cleo
ton of officers took place. The Christian
Endeavor society served refreshmeni
during the intcrmission.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Wm. Broad, the real estate and in
SnFsnce dealer, vas summoned to Den
yer on an important business Transaction
Tuesday afternoon.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Mrs. Florence Bond of Denver, visited
IN Idaho Springs SUNDAY.
Miss Ethel Bate has been visiting
friends in Central CITY this week.
Miss Ruth Roi5etts lei, Yesterday
morning foT few days visit with Silver
Plume friends.
Mrs J. T. Mai,iieu aud dsughle7, went
20 the capitol ciiy yesterday morning for
a few days visit.
Mr.. William Bees of the local depot
force was passenger for Denver Sunday
for days visit.
Miss Ka,heYine Mckinley IS visiting
her sister Ms L. Shaff.r during her
spring vacation.
Miss Jennie Philips, of Fort Collins,
is the guest OF h-E uncies Drs- George
and John Atehesou.
Miss Florence Buat. was passenger
for Denver. Monday fer an indefinite
stay with friends aud relatives.
County Assessor Chas. crosson has
been in town ;his " ek distributing
schedules aud looking afeer properly
v4iu,s
Horace Siekel,, { D uver, father OF
Mrs. Fred A.e, arrived N The ,i,y rhnrs
day evening aud i'll make a prJtraeted
visit to hi, r. lays
Mr.. X. Z sstf ews Denver visitor
this week Mr off IS recovering
rapiaiy from tie ! jurirs received in the
Big Five ianne' sanlr months ago.
Mr aua M. j., Morton aud Miss
Lula Mortoa. OF Chicago. arrived in the
city thursday and All spend ycral
days in visiting Mr. aud Ms. K. b.
Nor on.
r,d coris'oes a-ie Hossrd erhau,
zen, 20 Denver Yesterday afternoon to
'haoe," for Idaho Springs High School
baske, bsll team in its contest with the
Denver University
NJ. ard Mrs b. B. Borden. of Plain
viii, Wisconsin. sp~nt "Wednesday in
This city. the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs r.
W, Hauf. The conple were enrorte
home from trip 70 California.
Miss Bessie Berry. returned from Den
yer the f rst Of ,he week. ending a four
weeks visit WITH friends. she was ac-
compaaisi by Miss Nellie Hale who will
spend her school vacation here.
Mrs. Hale and Mildred Hale, came mp
from beaver diy. Mrs. Hsle return
ing on ,he afternoon irAin. The Misses
Hale. who are visiting with the
Be5ry's. viii return TO their homes Mon
day.
" Z. Campbell. manager of the Eos
toria properties. returned Wednesday
from Toledo. Ohio. where he was called
on legal business To the surprise OF his
msuy friends he returned single handed
ard alone.
Mrs. Mary Kirg Stoddard, former
resident of Idaho Springs wh9 has been
visiting her sister Mrs John Thexten for
several weeks. returned to her home IN
Newcastle, Colo. last Saturday. Mrs
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

pt. z. r. Graves aud Hefsh. Newton.
of Denver, were IN the city bet ween
trains trains last Sunday, stalking hands
and dice With host Of old fiieuds
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-01

Mrs. A. { James las, "Wednesday en-.
terialned company Of friends at an
afternoon tea in honor Of her guest. Miss
Lillian Anderson Of Denver.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-04

eyes on the slender hands whose fin- gers were twisted together in her lap.
 That ris-that must be true.''
 He said."awent on the farm hand, after the briefest pause. that women love what they call caste better than anything in the world, an when you foun' woman lovin'--for instance, lovin' man like me, without much book-learnin' or money or any of the things she has been taught to care fo, you might be sure the woman loved the man. She. might fight against il and go back to the life she had lived-- but shed never be able to forget tha, shed loved a man"
 There was long silence. Away up In the lazy blue overhead hawk shrieked. balancing on wide wings, and the chickens in the farmyards made frantic plunges to safety
 !, she will not be able to forget!" murmured the girl; and the mans eyes dropped for the first time.
 ~ haven't finished the story" he whispered. The man was crossing yard, one day--he had come out to the country for the summer, then, and was going fishing that day, he remem- bers--as though fishing mattered in the least. when a weak little voice called him that farm hand and asked for some one to carry weak-iittie girt to the hammock. And from that day he loved woman--a beautiful woman-who did not know who ar what he was-who thought him poor. and Ignorant and obscure-and yet her eyes did turn to him more and more every day-@and she learned to listen to his rude speech--and had she forgotten her caste: Did she love him7'
 The long. brown hand was laid over hers. A wave of color swept over her face.
 Who are your" she cried. leaning forward; and there was that shining in her eyes that made him take her into his arms
 I'm the head of publishing house when I'm in the city" he said, but out here I'm just farm hand-whom you love very much. don't you?--be. cause the farm hand Is very much in love with the lady who was SO far above him"
 Your last story was-the loyeliest of all!' she whispered