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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16
Inereasinr The Ssrvice.

To meet the increased demand OF
ielephone service between Denver and
'iis city. the Colorado Telephone COM
plny now has large force Of men en-
aged in constructing a new line from
Denver TO Idaho Springs by way of
-entrai City. and when completed will
give an additional direc, service b.
tseen these two points. In addition
70 this improvement the company is
perfeciing two other new circuits, from
Denver. Georgetown and Den
ver-Crand Junction. 1t is also prom
ised by the company to give an ad-
ditional circuit between this city and
Georgetown in order to facilitate busi-
ness. The rapidly increasing telephone
business in this city and surrounding
towns has neccessitated the company
eonhning Mansger McDaniels' jurisdic-
ton to points east OF Berthoud pass, an
additional agent being placed in charge
Of the lines east of the range.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16
a High handed Proceeding.

The rext move on the aldermauic
chez ker board will be the filing in
district court of quo warrauto proceed
ings TO Gust Councilman P. P Barbour,
rerni'ssion was granted A,toraey Regen.
Mite BY Judge DeI'rsuce yesterday. In
makiug the application. the railroad
attoruey related at some leiigth the
condiiicn existing in the Idaho Springs
eosncil and even indnlged in personal.
ties which caused surprise among the
peorie here who have hoped that tie
matte would be tried on its legal merits
insi.ad Of inspecting personal animosi-
ties Up to the time of going to press,
the papers had not been filed so that
Their contents are only surmised.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16
To Capitol Hill.

hold effects OF Mr.. and Mrs J.. ]. May
were removed to Denver. where MIR.
May has secured handsome residence
on the corner of Twentieth street and
Sherman avenue, and they will make
their permanent home in the future.
The change was made for the be neft
Of Mrs. Mays health. Mr. May will
spend the greater part of his time in
this city where his mining interests
and the Newhouse tunnel require his
attention.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

News was received by phone from
Georgetown yesterday morning that after
q deliberation covering eighteen hours
the jury in the case Of George Decker vs..
Lafayette Hanchett returned = verdict
awarding the plaintiff judgment in the
total sum of sis9-sso for estimated loss
of time, 500 as a punishment. Both
sides promptly gave notice Of an appeal
to the supreme court. Court was then
adjourned to the z5th inst, at which
time the case Of {. T.. Compton vs.. L.
Hsneheit, FOR the same amounts and on
the same charge. is slated for trial.
Decker sued TO recover g. 600 compen-
satory and 5000 punitive damages for
false imprisonment over two years ago
and Immediately following the blowing
up of the Sun and Moon Transformer
house, near this city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16
Caes.s HappilY Enlsrainsd.

IL honor Of their guests DIR. and Mrs.
Wilson, OF Chicago. the beautifully at
poisied home of Mr. aud Mrs. Geo. X d.
wall jr, on. Colorado street was
thrown open TO about half hundred
gaesis las, Thursday evening. In ad-
dtion to the social pas,imes. supplement-
ed by an elegant lunch, the evening
was largely devoted to sixhanded euchre
90 which Mrs. Sidney Moritz. Mrs. A..
II Roller, Dr John Al hesou and Mr.
Mo9i'z eelipsed al contestants for
prtzes. Those enjoying the hospitality
af The Kimhall home were. Messrs and
Mesdames, John A,cheson. T. T. An
guve. w. l.. Bush, A. C. Chamberlain,
Hosard Evans. A. ID. Frazier. ". II
Gleason. W. A. Haggo,t. H. l.. NGeilol,
sdney Moritz. W. T.. Renshaw, A. II.
Roller. w. l.. ShsiTer. i. u. Wiley
W. l.. Wilson.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16
United Elects Officers.

On last Saturday the annual meeting
OF tue stockholders of the United Light
ana Power company was held at George
town The board of directors selected
to serve during the ensuing year was as
follows; ] J. Sherwin. S. c. Kimberly,
r. Dewey, George X. Kimball, c. S.
Desc eud c. j. Nicholas The directors
then organized and elected the following
othcefs; President. J. J. Sher~in; vice.
presi dent, S. {. Kimberly; secretary aud
treasrrer, Fred P. Dewey: superintend-
eni, Harry corbett; cashier, X. c Pat
t-rs.oa
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Photographer Mclean this week has
been making large inroads upon his
stock of dry plates. This week his full
time has been occupied making prints of
the finest apples that ever grew in Clear
Creek valley. Branches containing .
half . barrel, more or less. OF besutiful
American Maiden's blush apples have
been placed in every conceivable position
in his gallery and photographed, aud it
10 hinted that be resorted to some tricks
of the trade by making double exposures
showing twice the number Of apples that
were actually on the branches. tying ap-
pies on with sts:sg and tying the bum
ches together A nrce large juicy pie
made from some Of the apples vas also
suhjecsed to much photogrsphiDg and
bandsirz, until the artist became hungry
and ate the subject. The spples that
lave oecspied his attention this week. are
fron couple ofsix-year-oid trees splsnted
by Nm. McIIsan in tie yard at theis
Aeos a west Colombo stsset.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16
Short Session Of CITY Fathers.

The shortest session on record Of the
city council was the adjourned regular
meeting held last Monday evening.
After Clerk Brandsiet;er bad reported a
quorum. Councilman Walker moved an
adjournment, stating that whereas she
regular meeting was adjourned to that
night in order TO allow the new members
time in which to post themselves in re-
gard to the affairs Of the city, but during
the time intervening not one Of them
had sought to become informed. he did
he did not see that anything could be
accomplished. The motion got prompt
second by Councilman Hanson. Coun-
Gilman Lamb attempted to talk on the
subject or introduce paper Of some de-
scripsion but Mayor Riley ruled him out
Of order. The vote ON Il motion WIS a
tie. the mayor casting his vote with the
ayes. The entire session occupied ah51.l
four minutes Of time.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16
A SARATOGA SALE
INTERESTS or cnAs. MORGAN SOLD
TO NEW WORKERS.
A NEW COMPANY is ORGANIZED
RUMoR HAS r THAT cuEooENHEtMS
AaE INTERESTED IN DEAL

ou Monday of this week papers were
made out and forwarded to New York
City conveying the undivided one half
Izterest of Charles Morgan in the great
Saratoga group of mines to H T. Rogers
and bis associates. who are prominent
New York City capitalists. The con-
siderahon is not made public but is very
likely good round figure. Owing to
the failing health Of Mr.. Morgan he has
disposed of the greater part of his mining
interets in this camp, and he will seek a
change of Climate
"Wednesday articles of incorporation
were fled with the secretary of state Of
ganizing the Saratoga Development,
company. With a capitalization of 500,
600, with the following off GERS: John
Owen, of this city. president aud man.
ager; Z. a. Whitfield. Nes York City.
vice president; II. T. Rogers. New York
City. secretary ard treasurer The new
company will concentrate the interest in
the Saratoga properties and the oper-
ations will be pushed with all possible
speed, With the main object OF draining
the water from the ten miles OF under
ground workings which are now sub
merged. This will be accomplished by
continuing the lateral from the level OF
the Newhouse tunnel. now IN 7so feet. a
further distance of 74s feet when an up
raise of 3o5 feet will be made ID connect
81, e. g.
the No. , Saratoga shaft.
When the great Saratoga vein was en-
countered by the Newhouse tunnel las,
February II was expected that the min c
workings would be drained. and although
a large volume of water has been pouring
from the vein since that time no percept.
ibie lowering of the wster in the work
ings has taken place. This IS accounted
for by the many water courses trsversing
that section. and the great qu1ntity of
of surface water constantly coming in.
The water has been lowered in the work
ings a short distance within the past
few weeks by starring up the heavy plant
Of machinery on the main shaft. to en-
able leasers to gain access to the fourth
level.
A runior TO the effect that the deal is
indirectly sale to the smelling trust
cannot be confirmed at this time, but ii
is known that recently overtures were
made looking TO the control or owner
ship OF some of the iarges; mines in the
district ty agents of the smelter
trust. 1t is the known policy Of
the American Smelling s. Refining
company to secure by purchase. or ac-
quire control Of the larges; producing
mines-iu the country through its sub
sidiary companies.
During the present week work has
been suspended in both the Saratoga and
Hot Time la,trals while the tunnel COM
psny has be, enlareing the tunnel for
the purpose Of placing long switch at
that point to facilitate the handling of
trains OF tram cars. and on account of
the large increase in traffic assured from
these two laterals.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Thursday evening of this week ct the
/. o. o. r. hall another fraiernai and
benefit society was added to the already
long list Of lodges IN this city, when
Idaho Springs Lodge No. Ie7 of the
Modern Protective association with
thirty-three beneficial members. was in.
sti,uted by State Managers y. S. Grant
and Chss. v. Plumb. The new lodge
has many desirable features and /, is
predicted that il will rapidly increase in
membership. when its plan of operation
becomes more generally known.
The following officers were elected 10
serve for the ensuing term: Harry Lyop
past president; T. L. Rodda, president.
Jas Rule, vice president; U. S. Grant
preiaie; Gar d. Smith. secretary: Cus
Planman, treasurer: Swan r. Anderson
conductor; Erick ]. Ericksou, inside
guard; chss. Plumb, outside au.rd.
John Yclland, Leonard Erickson and
Howard Norton. trustees. The regular
meeting nights have not been asr,nred.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

A party Of giobe-tro,ters left Idaho
Springs at Ago Thursday morning and
went to the top OF Gray's peak, the en-
tire day being devoted to the iauni.
They drove as far as the Stevens mine,
and from there trailed it to the top OF
the third highest point in Colorado. The
party consisted of r. r. Graham, Rev
Willman, Josiah Borfield and W. G..
Arkills. The pedestrians are enthusiastic
in their praise of the trip and are sure
that 1t surpasses any similar excursion in
the state.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

There is absolutely no hope for the
village merchant until he corrects some
of his time-worn views about advertising.
Advertising is simply telling what you
have to sell and the price. The argu-
ment that because you have been in the
business a long time, or have the largest
stock, or bought out the other fellow,
you are entitled to patronage does NO.
impress anybody. The people care very
little about you and your history, but il
b the quality Of your goods and the
price at which you sell them that they
want to know about.-Ex.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16
Tommy As A Crlshra,nr.

Thos Woodward. the veteran trail
blszeT sud pathfinder of northwestern
Colorado, went 10 Denver Thursday in
ordtE to pilot the Denver Chamber OF
Commerce on its special excursion
traia 10 Hot Sulphur Springs yesterday.
The people Of that long isolated sec
Of toe state would have called their
celebration a failure had not Tommy
Woo wa'd been present, as 1t was he
who saw the FIRST sunrise on its virgin
hiiis and valleys. Tommy's desire to
see the IRON horse wind down through
the valley along the trail he blazed
witt a soalping knife prompted the
TRIP His son Is the owner OF one OF
the fIest ranches in Roult county.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16
OLD TOWN STRIKE
UNKNOWN ORE BODY OPENED BY
LEAsEhs IN soo-LEvEL.
DIVIDEND WAS PAID THIS WEEK
MAKING TOTAL OF sii5.ooo PAID so
FAR TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The stockholders of the Old Town
Consolidated Mining company have
reason TO feel elated over two particular
ly pleasant events OF the past week.
On Monday dividend checks for ap-
proxiinateiy $4,000 were mailed to the
stockholders, it being the fourth diyi-
dend Of one helf cent per share for the
present ear, and making the total divi-
dends 10 date from this borauza $50,
600. Tuesday the announcement was
made OF what may prove to be the big
gest strike in the Russell gulch section
IN the past decade Some weeks ago
Dalzat, and company were given lease
on block of ground west from the 500
foot level OF the Old Town shaft, and
after driving a cross cut sixty feet, last
week they broke into the Wauiauga vein
west of its junction with the Old
Town, and have now exposed a four-foot
streak of smelling ore. The first ship.
nent OF carload of ore, the assays Of
which had been umpired, was settled for
at the sampler this week. and gave re-
turns of S.55 ounces and 1910 ounces
silver, and two and six-ten,hs per cent.
copper aud gross value Of ssc64 per
ton. The Wau,auga vein which is near
lY vertical, for 500 feet above the point
where the present strike was made, is
virgin territory, and the find shows that
there is probably an immense ore body
whose existence has not heretofore been
suspected, and il will at once be thor
oughly exploited by the management.
The Waniauga lode in the surfice work
ings had excellent ore bodies bnt when
the junction with the Old Town was
reached II was generally bsiicved that
the Old Town carried the streak and
values below the peint Of intersection,
and as the Wau,auga vein ecu e TO be
but small feeder it WAS net followed.
The Old Town company has had no oe-
casion to search for new ore bodies. and
has at the present time ore reserves for
the mex, year and half already blocked
out.
Manager G. X. Kimbsil, jr., state that
the entire capacity of the Jackson mill
IN this city is engaged on Old Tosn ore.
as well as all Of the available mills in
Black Hawk, and that recent shipments
Of concentrates have shown an increase
in value. running over four ounces in
gold per ton. The lateral from the New
house tunnel is being driven by DAYS
pay, with premium for extra foataRe
being paid the men, and rnast sa,isfsc-
tory progress is beiug made. This week
work has been suspended in both the
Saratoga aud Hot Time he eadings While
the Neshouse tunnel company Is widen
ing the tunnel for hundred feet to IA
eiliiate the handling Of trains from these
two lstersis. The Hot Time lateral for
q hundred feet is also being wideued for
double tracks, vhieh will be a gfea; con
venienee in handling the trains.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

In some unknown manner last Satur.
day . barn 1t the rear Of the residence Of
John Larson, on Fifteenth avenue and
Wall street. caught ere and was com.
pletely destroyed. Had Il not been fos
the quick work Of the Gre department in
sxtipguishiug the blaze, the house also
would have been destroyed. The loss oi
the barn Il bat slight. - the structure
vas hardly worthy q The dignity Of q
building.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Robert II. Gilson, one OF the pioreer
settlers in this county, died last Monday.
at his hong near Garfield. Colorado. Mr..
ellison arrived here in 1850 and for some
years engaged in placer mining. Later
he was in The freigh,ing business in Clear
Greek canon until the arrival Of the rail-
road. Mr.. GiIsou locate! a number Of
lode mining claims which have since
proved productive, and ellison gulch was
named after him. He is survived by
wife aud several grown mp sons and
daughters One son, Robert w. Gibson.
and ]. N. Ogden. a step son. reside in
sbis city. Both attended the funeral.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Charley Guard, well known and
popular resident of Silver Plume, was
married at Denver last Tuesday night,
and all work at the banner silver camp
was suspended upon the return of the
newly married couple.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16
Whoa. Bill, Who'd
Rah. Rah. X ali
Big, Fat. Bow
Gee. Oh. Joyl

A series of shrieks something like the
above assailed the ears in the
vicinity Of the home of A. {. Ross. late
last Saturday evening". aud an armed
posse of neighbors rushed to the scene Of
the disturbance. The unseeinly con
duct of Mr.. Ross was caused by visit OF
the s,ork to his home where Mr.. Ross
has succeeded in buncoing the wiley old
bird out of ten and one half pound boy.
When Ar. Ross regsined his breath he
insisted that he should go down town
and buy something, which he has been
doing ever since. During the week he
has been able TO work one whole day for
about two hours. The new arrival al
the Ross home has the lung power to
make him a successful mule-skinner and
Mr.. Ross has already arranged for q
course Of instruction in that profession
for the boy in CORE spondence school.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

The open season for grouse shooting
extends from September to October 20,
and this is ample time in which to de-
populate the grouse family. Teddy
Dill. Tom Malialieu and Charley Pos
ter are exercising every effort to entire
ly annihiiate the feathered family.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Billy Lamb has become tired Of walk.
ing and this week purchased a 18Th. p.
steamer auto and will at once put it into
commission. The machine was put Ia
many severe tests before the purchase
was made, and Billy now claims to have
the best hill climber in this portion OF
the state
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Agent Sands,ron, OF the c. & S. de.
pot, is preparing to leave next week for a
months trip to Atlantic coast cities
taking his annual vacation. During hi.
absence his position will be filed by
Operator James.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

chas. Nixon, of Augusta, Kan, is in
the city visiting his cousin, w. H. Johns
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

A jolly crowd Of young people num-
befipg IS gave Enzor Work a rousine
surprise Thursday evening it being the
young mans Izth birthday. Games
were played and . general good time
indulged in after which refreshments
were served, and they went home at .
late hour.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

The family of J. J. May last wednes.
day removed from this city to Denver
Mr.. May viii not. however. give mp his
residence here and will devote mis- un.
divided time to the Newhouse tunnel
interests.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Report has reached this city that Mrs
NJ. A. Stock has commenced suit against
President Daniels of the Big Five. claim
ing damage to reputation in the sum OF
{z5 900.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Miss Sidney Williams was rendered a
very pleasant surprise las, Friday eve
ming by a number Of her friends, the
occasion being IN honor of her birthday.
Games, music and refreshments made up
a delightful evening.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

W. z. Psssmore. the popular secretary
of the State Mine Operators association,
was in the city during the week getting
the glad hand" from a host of ac-
quaiutances and friends. He left for
Denver Thursday afternoon.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Miss Mary Trathen, of Chesiey. Ken
lucky. who has been visiting her uncle
and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. John Tratheu
for the pas, three months. departed for
her home Wednesday afternoon. She
was accompanied as far as Denver by Mr..
Trathen.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Mrs. Louis Linuahl and daughter are
visiting with friends in Denver this
week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Recent advices received from Johnny
Rhoner convey the information that he
is sporting with the seals in the Pacific
ocean and enjoying every minute OF
each twenty four hours.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Mrs. Richards and two sons Thomas
ard John departed Thursday morning
for Gunnison county TO remain for the
winter.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. b. Smith went to
Denver Thursday morning to meet Some
relatives who will visit in this city for a
few weeks
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Assistant County Treasurer Whit,
spent a couple of days in this city thi
week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

A. r. Cornstock is entertaining hi
brother, S. w. Comstock. and wife, Q
Hiawa,ha, Kansas.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Ed. Rowse, Geo. Curnow, II, l..
Robinson Jno. o'Donnel. and Jas. Rob
inson made up a jolly bunch of fisher.
men who whipped the waters of Big
Bear last Sunday. They got fish. too.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Prof, p. l.. Clarke, formerly superin.
iendent of schools in this city, is now
principal at the Berkeley schools. in
Denver
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Geo. w. Allison and wife ard Harry
II. Alleman and wife. of Pittsburg, Pa.
who have been the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. r. Allison for several weeks. re-
turned home Wednesday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

r. o. Moscript, OF Zenda. Kansas, ar.
rived this week for visit with his son,
f. NJ. Moscr1pt and family.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Miss Marie Ii, d, of Denver, is visit
ing with friends in this city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Howard Norton has secured lease on
the Idaho Springs bowling alley, and ex-
poets to open this resort to the public
about September 20.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Mrs. P. P. Barbour returned Wed.
nesday from weeks visit with Denver
friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Mrs. A. DeWe.se is in this city for
a months visit with relatives.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Manager Macfarlane has been very
busy this week entertaining eastern
friends, Messrs. Capt Mcoielland,
p. NJ. Brown ard Others.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

l.. Nichols and family will depar; next
Wednesday for Greeley, where they will
make their permanent home in the
future
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

F.. NJ. Moscript and family entertained
F. +. Ferguson of Oklahoma for a weeks
visit
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

J. r. Allison, local manager of The Big
Five baths, has returned from bis two
weeks vacation aud again assumed his
duties Yesterday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

c. NJ. Waity. Of shelton H.. who is
interested in mining property in Spring
gulch, was in the city for a few days
this week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16
Teddy Dill. is on the sick lis, today.

Ed. su;herlapd was Denver passenger
Thursday morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

The ladies Of the Calvary Episcopal
church will give social tea next We'd
nesday afternoon and evening a, the
rrctory.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

The benefit dance given for Howard
Norton Tuesday evening at the Troca
dero, was most successful affair and
evidenced the high regard with which
the young man is held it this city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Incoming local freight shipments now
tax the capacity of the freight depot
The receipts Of Thursday filed the re-
ceiviug room TO the doors
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Mrs. J. b. SinciIir and daughters, Of
Pueblo, spent segerai days in the city
this week visiting the head of the family
lack Sinclair.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Mayor George Riley was called to Den.
yer this morning on mining business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Jas. n Ogden IS now the sole prop
rieior of the livey stables on Seven
ieen,h avenue, aviug purchased the
interests of his partner
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-16

Ray Miller, Of the Register Gail Office
in Central City, accompanied by his
father, c. Il. Miller G. A. r. veteran
o: Illinois, were in the city the fore part
of the week.