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Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06
Tom Moore y

The C1rnegic lecture next Friday eve.
ming al the opera house will be entitled
"Tom Moore" 1t will be feelingiy
rendered by a lover and fellow country
man the Rev. Father Ryan Of Denver.
Prof Menzies will accompany the address
with s,ereopticon views and there will
also be some music rendered il is und r.
stood. Prot Menzics is a well known
church orgsnist. and 1t need not be said
that Fr. Ryan is known as the most
cloqueu, priest in the state. All in all
the evening is apt to be the most inter-
estiug in the entire lecture course.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06
County S. S. Iustitute .

The annual Institute of the Clear
Greek County Sunday School Association
conducted by two of the state workers,
Mrs ]. J. Walker and Mr.. Ralph Pad
dock of Denver. will be held at the NJ
+. church OF Georgetown. May 9th. A
cordial invitation is extended to everyone
An interesting program will be given.
Morn ing session will begin at 10 a. m
Afternoon session at las p. M. and eve.
ming SESSION at ,.4s pm
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

The annual meeting Of the stock hold
ers of the Sur Moon Mining and Milling
company was held in this city Monday
afternoon of this week, eighty per cent
OF the stock being represented at the
meeting. The old officers and directors
were reelected as follows. Pres, WI.
White; vice pres, c. A. Wimphiemer;
secretary treasure. N. wes,heimer; di-
rectors. Martin Nathan. Joseph Manhei-
mer, A. +. Ries and +. {. Goldsmith.
all of New York City, and c. S. Britton
and G. G. Sowden of Cleveland. Ohio.
The annual report of Manager r. {.
Bonney has just been made public and
shows that during the past year the
company has completed ,.765 feet OF
developmentiwork. including 1880 feet
of npraises. 100 feet of drifting and a,x
feet Of sinking. During the year the
company marketed 7I.777 tons of ore
and concentrates for which il received
the sum sf4S.2So.sS net. The mine ex-
penses for the year s5o,6 and as much
more was expended for milling and haul
ing. The company decided 10 lease all
of the Garden workings in which at the
present time there is at least wears ore
reserve. Operations in the lateral from
the Newhouse tunnel will receive the al
tention and energy of the management
and the east drift will he driven as
rapidly as possible TO reach the William
Penn ore shoot. As soon as practical
stopping will be started from the New
house tunnel level, which will later be
connected with the surface workings
The old upraise will not be continued
for some time as i; will not make a de
siratIe connection with the upper work
iues.
The compressed air pipe line from the
surface power plant of the Sun aud
Moon which runs over to and down the
Gem shaft to the Newhouse tunnel a
distance OF nearly a mile, will be con-
tinued to the breast of the lateral now
being driven east and the company will
use the power from its own plant. The
air now being used is furnished by the
tunnel portal power plant. During the
year no accidents have occurred and the
company is free from litigation and the
property throughout is in excellent con-
dition.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06
Memorial Day.

The old soldiers of this city are pre-
parlng to meet this evening for the pur-
pose of making some arraugeme nts for
the proper observance of Memorial day.
In addition to the customary exercises a
special feature will be made by the pre-
sentation to the veterans OF flag by
the children of the schools.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06
ASce- -Dumont Wagon Road.

The state engineer and the county
commissioners are preparing to let con-
trhct for the new road connecting Alice
and Dumont, recently authorized by the
legislature. The road will be about four
miles in length. and local contractors
should look over the ground and be pre-
par d to bid on the work.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Manager Nye, of the Centurion, was
called to Denver Thursday on minin g
business.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06
Library Report.

Total No. of books loaned during
the month, Ie4s. Books Of fiction. Ioo6
Books other than fiction, IS. Juvenile
7oi. This does not include books for
fines fIo no.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Marion Cook returned Wednesday
night from Oklahoma. where he was in
attendance upon the meeting of the
great chefs OF the order. Mr.. Cook
represented the head officers who were
unable to he present.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

J. K. Turner spent several days in the
city this week looking after his realty
holdings.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Travelling Passenger Agent Church OF
the c. & S. spent several hours in this
city this week on company business.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Manager McIreery. Of the Refugee.
went to Denver Tuesday to consult with
his associate in regard to the future Of
his properly.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Billy Wood and Sam Brethour drove
to Denver last SUNDAY to take in the
ball game returning Monday. On the
return trip they brought back several
new conveyancrs to be used in the
Noxen Il Wood livery barn.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Mr.. w. Hnddleston, and Miss Cora
Huddieston left "Wednesday for WASH
ington where they intend to remain
permanently.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Mrs. A. J. Ventress returned Tuesday
evening from a several months visit 10
the Pacific coast where she was enter
tanned by relatives. Coming home over
the southern route she was delayed for
some time by the washouts on the Santa
Ee.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

In honor of Mrs. Levi. of Denver. DIR.
aud Mrs. Fraser entertained small party
of friends at dinner last Tuesday evening
The guests were Messrs. and Mesdames
Renshaw, Mschol. Messrs. A. G. Cham.
berlaln, Fred Walsen and w. l.. Bush
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Jos. Burke, the local real estate and
insurance man, spent Monday in the big
city at the mouth of the canon.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

J. NJ. Bradley went to Denver the first
of the week to look after the prom otion
of Blue Ribbon interests there.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Miss Florence Bond, of the Office oil
Fred u. Shaffer, Investments. Denver,
spent Sunday with relatives in this city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Commissioner Tones came down from
Empire Wednesday and spent several
hours with his metropolitan friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

MAKE note NV Ut" the X. T. boys
will guarantee good time to all in at
tendance upon tier dance next Thursday
evening al the opera house.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Fred Himms Ike, OF Pasadena, Calf.
is a guest Of his brothers in law Chas. and
Fred Thero.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

The total assessed valuation for Clear
Greek county for the year 1904 is placed
at S1.7I4,s7s. The total amount of tax
on this assessment is Sfo3,4A8.7 79.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Geo. +. Mcciellsnd returned Tuesday
from a protrac,ed trip in the east IN in
terest Of the McClelland tunnel. lie
found an encouraging outlook for Colo
RADIO mining investments and the future
brighter than for many months
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

During his short stay in this city Mon
day. DIR. Sanford Bell was the guest oi
Mr.. and Mrs. II f. Machol
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Misses Bertha and Doris Vale arrived
in the city the first of the week from
Australia. and will make their home here
with their father, Rev. Vale. OF the Epis-
copal church.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Tuesday evening the Masonic lodge
was entertained by the ladies Of the East
ern Star A program vas rendered and
refreshments served.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Mrs. Maggie Williams, who has been
visitor at the home Of B. X. Wall for
several months. returned to Denver
Thursday morning
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Miss Mary McConaghy has returned
here and announces her intention of re
naming permanently with her folks.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

The following delegates have been se-
lected to represent The local order OF Elks
at the state meeting to be held in Salida
on the fifth of next month: z. S. Giles,
Sam. Brethour, /. d. Ellis and George
Riley; aliernates A. ]. ven'ress. A. c.
Dart and Fred Nye.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

over Sunday in Denver returning here
Tuesday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Prof. Neupert is fast rounding into
shape local musical talent in the form OF
a brass band. and assurance is given that
the organization will be ready for all pub
lie occasions within a short time
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

F. Fremont Reed went to Denver
Thursday 10 make some purchases fol
his Bonieia mill
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Henry McCiellsnd visited with relatives
and friends over Sunday. He is acquir-
ing an enviable reputation as base bali
player, and distinguished himself in a
game between the Boulder Preps and the
East Denver high school in Denver,
Saturday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

The local Odd Fellows enjoyed a social
smoker last Saturday evening at ,heil
lodge rooms.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Miss Cora Huddjestou was given a
farewell party last Saturday evening
before her departure for Washington.
A large number of her friends were
present aud report a delightful time.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

John Owen left "Wednesday morning
for two weeks trip to the Atlantic sea-
board in the interests of his various
mining enterprises.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

+. NJ. Moscript and Martha A. Bow
man were elected as members of the
small vote was cast. Evidently the
people of school district No. S are well
content to leave the affairs in the present
hands
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

J ID. Williamson has purchase a
new rubber-tiIed oall-bearine single
buggy. and il mases one Of the neatest
tusnouts in the city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Mrs, II. b. Graeff and daughter. Lulu.
left Wedue sdsy for Los Angeles, where
they will make protracied visit with
relatives.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Harry Scribner has exchanged his Chill
parlors for real estate, located in Warren
Rulch. VIM. Snooks is the new pro.
prie,or
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Mrs. S E. Coddington and Mrs. o. F.
7. Deysenroth, jr., entertained the Social
Ethics club at its last meeting. lib
eral amount of the time being devoted to
criticisms upon ex-president Clevelaud's
remarks in regard to womens' clubs. An
interesting and diversified program fol-
lowed.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. d. A. Reed left Tuesday
for Longmous. where Mr. Reed will
tickle the soil with the aid Of > plow and
harrow. and will make his permanent
home in the future.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Manager Allison, Of the Big Five baths.
l. putting the company property in
s,,ape for busy season. The old bed Of
soda creek has been 6lled with rock
and dirt and leveled of thus giving
additional room for tenting purposes
Eventually ali the ground between the
rrocadero and Nstatorium will be
parked.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

who are developing the Gladstone Cain
above the TT, asure Vault by driving an
sdit en- the lode. have opened a t~o-inch
streak of copper-iron ore which returns
ia ounce gold. and 7o5 ounc-s in silver
per ton, gross value of sI15.4o for 1000
pounds. fhc find is in the face of the
adit. I4o feet from the portal, and gives
promise of growing larger as it has Wild
ened from a knife blade seam. In the
immediate vicinity there has been con-
siderable good surface ore extracted in
years past and it is likely that good
shoot will be opened by following the
present small streak.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

The ladies of the Maccabees are con-
sidering the advisability of putting on a
home talent play at the opera house in
the near future. Miss Jean Kyne. an
actress of considerable ability has been
in communication with some Of the local
members, but no definite action has ye,
been taken in the matter. This city
certainly possesses an abundance OF his
triouic talent, and in addition has re.
Gently acquired dramatic critic ol
ability.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Alex Creyhoffer, the sage of Yankee
hill. spent the day in town Wednesday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

William Broad. who is looking after
business affairs for a Denver friend. came
up from the big city Wednesday and
spent couple Of dass a, home.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

r. Il. Ewing. Of Des Moines. Iowa.
spent several days in the city this week,
investigating the Keystone property IN
which he is interested.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Tony McAndrews and Alderman G.
L. Hanson of the local Workmen lodge
No. as. have been selected as delegates to
the grand lodge meeting to be held at
Colorado Springs, May 9, 10, II. Mrs
s. L. Burger, delegate. and Mrs. r. w.
White. alternate, will represent the
Degree of Honor at the same time and
place,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Miss Edith Vivian was the hostess at a
delightful party Tuesday evening. Games
and refreshments occupied the time of the
guests
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

w. l.. Bush gave stag dinner to a
number of his friends last Friday eve
season were served Those present were
w. +. Renshaw, A. G. Chamberlain,
Fred Walsen, II. K. Machol. and DIR.
Frazer
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06
A Qualified Compliment.

Under the heading of wild and
Wooley West is Becoming Tanned" the
Denver Times Of Wednesday contained
the following doubtful complement TO
this city and district:
"Our term of court opened yesterday"
said District Attorney Smith OF the Col
den district.
Yes" replied one of the group of
men he was addressing.
YES" repeated Mr.. Smith and added:
"There is not one criminal case for the
term"
"Just think Of that" said Greeley W
Whitford. land Idaho Springs is in your
district"
Since when did Idaho Springs gain
undesirable notoriety, and Greeley Whit
ford become so thoroughly posted3
There is not more pesceable COM
mupity in the state than this, and il is
not strange that we have NO criminal
cases on the docket.
This week the Consolidated Gem
Mines has equipped its SHAFT witha teIe-
phone line which connects directly with
seven different levels. One hss but to call
up the collar ofthe shaft where connection
can be made with any level desired.
The different levels are directly con-
nected with the Colorado Telephoue
company service.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Manager Olversou. Of the Morning
Star. was called to the city Wednesday
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06
ARE BUSINESSMEN
NEW DoARo or ALDERMEN TRANSACT
DUSlkEss WITH AIAcRiTv.
GLADSTONE SHOWS GOOD STREAK
PIONEER MINING MEN MAKE GOOD FIND
ON sEATok MOUNTAIN.

Tue newly elected city council held its
first regular meeting on Thursday even.
ing, aud the scrity aud business he
methods used Is indicative of thorough
going. economical and progressive admin
istraiion for the next two years. On roll
call every member was present and thor
oughly alive TO all business interests to
come before the board.
The 6rst business to need their atteu-
ton was the question of auditing the
city's books for the past year. and the
Continental Trust company of Denver,
through q representative, was in quest of
the job. BIDS were also received from I.
T. Msuslieu and G. w. Dutton. On
motion the contract was awarded to Mr..
Mallslien. the board being a unit in the
principal Of home patronage.
But two bids were received for sprink-
ling the streets for the ensuing year,
George Curnow at sixty cents per hour
and A. E. Straub at fifty cents per hour.
Messrs. c S. Birkins and r. R. Gra-
ham appeared before the board asking an
appropriation of $3.50 in behalf of the
Colorado Realty association, the money
course for the exploitation of the attrac.
tions and business interests of Idaho
Springs While every member readily
saw the advantage TO be gained by such
aI ID G1r f.,x
ther discussion and on motion the matter
was tabled to come up at the regular
meeting two months hs nee
Chief of the Fire Department Puder.
the department. explaining its condition
and needs. and asked for All appropria.
ton ii $50 for additional department
equipment. During his remarks the
chief announced that the departmen,
would send hose team 10 the annual
!. tousnsD~st-st Fost Collins on the fourth
and eth Of July. and assured the mem-
ters that Idaho Springs would give a
good account of themselves and sustain
their reputation as being the best volun-
ter hose team in the state. The appli-
cation for equipment was granted.
The committee on streets aud alleys
rep,rted the condition of the bridge on
Railroad street across Clear Greek as being
in an unsafe condition and almost beyond
repair. recommending that the same be
condemned and closed to traffic
The bonds Of the various newly elected
city officials together with their sure,ie,
were read and on motion accepted.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

George Wilkie spent Wednesday in
Denver.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Jno. G. Roberts was a Denver passeu-
ger Wednesday morning.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Mayor George Riley and Ben Martelon
went to Denver last Monday where they
joined the Colorado Council Of the
Knights Of Columbus. The meeting
was held at the Brown Palace hotel
where banquet was rendered in the
evening.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06
Mrs W. W. Cannady spent several days
this week with Denver friends,

Thos- Oulton is erecting a new cottage
on his lots on West Miner street.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Local fremen have decided to psrtici.
pate in the tournament to be held at
Fort Collins on July 4 and S, and to this
end are gathering together the best talent
In the department to form . hose team
2 that will land the championship. In
past years this city has bad abundance
OF championship nsterial and these y
s'iil plenty q Il here. The team when
selected viii put itself in active precncs
and b IN prise condition for de tourna.
Aent
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06
Musiczl Club.

At Elks ball last Saturday the Musical
CLUB entertained jolly crowd with diver
SIZED games that made up a most enjoy
able evening. Each amusement was in
the nature Of a contest, thus adding to
the pleasure a spirit of rivalry. First
was displayed large number Of pictures
Of actresses and the guests were asked to
name as many as possible. Mrs. Geo. X.
kimball picked the greateat number and
was awarded first honors, while Miss
Rliza Ellis received consolation favors.
having the least number of correct
guesses TO her credit.
rhe male portion of the company fur
nished no end Of amusement by attempt
ing to cut the shape of duck from
pieces of paper while biindfolded. A. II.
Roller was the most proficient with the
SCISSORS, while Prof. Potter was unable to
form any thing that even resembled the
web-footed fowl.
Oscar Anderson, Mrs. Brown, Miss
Gardner. Prof. Potter, Mrs. Brantstetter,
Miss Crahme, Mrs. Hauff. Miss Ellis and
Miss Bagsby participated in q delightful
musical program.
Those present we're Mr.. and Mrs. b.
w. Lowell, T. w. Hauff. Geo. X. KIM
ball. Geo. Mist, Sprsgue Stewart, Mes
danes F. X. Angove, Jno. Burns, ]. ].
Sherwin. chas. Brandstetter. Babcock,
David Ella. P. P. Barbour. Misses Gard
ner, Eliza Ellis, Oral Wright, Mable
Waltman. Julia varney. Opal Oxley. l..
Grahme, Lillian Patteu. Messrs. Potter,
K. Davis. DIR. McCIanahan, Dick White,
w. A. Roberts, Frank Sandstrom.
e. r. wilkins, the well known brick
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Members Of the X. p. lodge who also
enjoy membership in the associate order
Of the Rathbone Sisters entertained the
sister organizatiou last Monday night
and demonstrated their ability to do the
honors in 6rst class style. The elegant
X. P. quarters in the Lowell building
were used for the event and so generous
was the response to the invitations that
all available space was fully occupied.
Cards furnished the chief attraction,
followed by IN elegant lunch.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Attorney Regenitter has blossomed out
into full Aeged newspaper publisher.
His abstract company has commenced
the publication of daily bulletin which
contains all the official transactions in
both district and county court, and
copies are furnished to subscribers at a
stipulated rate per month. The first
issue appeared May 1.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

Engineer w. H. Wiley returned SUM-
dav from q several weeks stay in the
Cold6eld district where he went t. make
expers examination Of several large
mining properties. While declining to
say anything regarding the properties
which he examined he reports the camp
in . most 6ourishiug condition and
some splendid mines developed.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-05-06

e. R. wilkins, the we'll known brick
mason of this city. received . bad fall
Wednesday Of this week while working
near the Burleigh tunnel ~ Silver Plume.
He attempted to continue At work, but
was obliged to return to this city yester-
day where he received medical attend
snce. 1t is not thought that his injuries
are Of a serious natnre, and it u believed
that lev days rest and quiet will restore
his health.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-09
CHINESE NEATNEss.
Their Personal Habits Contrast
With Their Usual Surroundings.

Their Personal Habits Contrast
With Their Usual Surroundings.
Next time YOU are in Chinatown, no.
tice the finger nails OF tho Inhabitants
You viii be surprised. possibly, to find
that they arc generally as clean and
bright as though they had Just como from
the manicure.
AS ard his finger. nails SO Is the rest
OF the Chinnman's body. It Is one OF
the queer contradictions about this con-
Trajectory people that although, their
houses arc usually surrounded hya fringe
iof dirt and although they don't takehto
modern sanitation a bit. they are vary
Clearly In their personal habits.
bathtub is, not necessary. Your China
| man manages very well swith.a few cup
I'fuls OF water and washrag.
He completes his toilet by polishing
| his long nails and every day Or so he
| visits tho barber, who shayes not only
| the scanty hair Oh his face, but also
| his head and the inside OF Ills ears. II
| he can afford 1t tho Chinaman puts on
| clean blouse every day or two. II Is
no accident that these people arc q ma
| tion of 8laundrymen. 1t comes to them
| naturally.
last summer q bunch OF university
students took summer Job on q big
California ranch. The regular hands had
good deal Of fun over their habits OF
| personal cleanliness,
They're regular damn Cinnamon"
snid the hands. Always washing them
selYes. "-san francisco, Call.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-09
The Last Flight Of the First Com
pany Of Richmond HoWitzers.

Tho order or tho day seems to be to
give Incidents OF the retreat Of the Army
of Northern Virginia from Petersburg
and the surrender at APPROXIMATIONS, the
events OF n week that VIII never be for
gotten by the veterans OF that army. The
last days or tho First Company of Rich
mond Howitzers will not be without IN.
terest to members Of the old battery now
living ana their children. Their last fight
WAS on the afternoon OF the sth of April
1866 the day before thesurrender,
on the retreat u large part of tho ar.
tlllery, not less than q dozen companies,