The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-08-05
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upon reservations within tho state.
according to figures made public by
the state census bureau.
General Booth OF the Salvation
Army arrived in London July 3oth
from Australia and started next day
on a 2.00o-mile motor tour.
At Montreal recently E. d. Marteau
broke the worlds fifty-six pound shot
throwing record for height. He put
1t over fifteen feet and eleven inches
The Santa Fe is spending nearly
100000 In improvements More
than 100 miles OF double track is be-
ing laid on the eastern and central
divisions.
On the 27th ult. the secretary OF the
interior withdrew from entry 10000
acres OF land In the Lander land dis
trict, Wyoming. which Is desired for
irrigation purposes.
The Madrid correspondent OF the
London Mail says that II has been
decided To hold the Moroccan inter-
national conference in Madrid the be-
ginning OF November.
The British second cruiser squad
ron. under command OF Rear Admiral
Prince Louis of Battenberg. will sail
September 1st for the United States.
calling first at Quebec.
The Typothetae OF San Francisco
have conceded the eight-hour day de-
manded by the book and job printers.
An effort was made by the Typothetae
To return to the nine hours.
The Lancashire, England. cotton
operatives have decided by an enor-
nous majority to strike August 18th
unless the advance in wages de-
manded by them is conceded. They
ask an increase OF five per cent.
Emperor Nicholas has refused his
permission TO Grand Duke Cyril. his
cousin. to marry the divorced grand
duchess of Hesse princess Victoria
of Saxe-Coburg and Gothal.
The London Daily Telegraph makes
the authoritative announcement that
parliament will not be dissolved this
year unless the government Is again
defeated before prorogation.
The Panama canal commission re
eeired a cable from Governor Magoon
reporting the death from yellow fever
Of Steele Cortelyou. a typewriter from
Muscotah. Kansas. who was employed
in the auditing Office Mt Panama.
Governor Magoon has informed the
government of Panama that the canal
commission has decided 10 establish
commissariat stations for the supply
of food. etc. for canal iaborers along
the zone. excluding Panama and
Colon.
Director of the Census North de
nies that census reports contain data
on which could be based the state
h~s ftya Htpf
OF the l5.8o0. 600 families In the United
States have annual incomes OF more
than 5000.
Through the dismissal of proceed
ings in the district court at Mime
apolis Miss Edna Dickerson, Chi
cago stenographer. has come into un-
disputed possession Of the estate OF
Albert Johnson. the deceased Mime
apoiis millionaire.
A court martial for the trial of tho
sailors who mutinied on the battle
ships Kniaz P0temkine and Georgi
Pobiedonosisebo will be convened at
Sebastopoi September sth. The men
are now confined on the transport
Prout at Sebastopoi.
Undesirable immigrants from all
parts OF Europe are pouring into this
country at an increased rate. accord
Ing to United States Commissioner
arrived during July against $4,000
In the same period last year.
The Russian emperor has issued the
following note in reply to an appeal
from the clergy OF Orenburg not to
conclude a shameful peace: THE
Russian people can rely on me. Never
will conclude a shameful peace or
one unworthy Of great Russia"
The Russian government is insti-
tuting trials of American car eouplers
on the ST. Petersburg Il Moscow rail-
road. Director Notion OF the Moscow.
Kazen line. who equipped train OF
eight cars with these couplers. Is an
enthusiastic advocate of their use.
One hundred and sixty leading mer-
chants Of Chikiang province have In
formed the Chinese Board OF Foreign
Affairs that they have subscribed
Hangchow-Ningpo railway without
foreign assistance. They petition the
board to cancel any concession to for
eigners.
Reports that q combination has
been effected OF street car building
companies. including some. Of the
largest concerns In the United States.
are confirmed by the New York
Times, which states that the consoli-
dation will be capitalized at e54.-
100000.
The monthly statement issued by
the director of the mint shows that
the total coinage executed at the
mints Of the United States during
July, 1905. was $4,000 In silver half
dollars This amount. however, does
not include $1,000 pesos executed for
the Philippines.
Secretary of State Root and Colonel
Sanger, former assistant secretary Of
war, accompanied by Mr.. Roots sons.
Elihu, Jr., and Edward. started from
Utica New York JulY 2Qth for St