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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
The Crows In Winter.

Crows are not nearly SO numerous
in the winter, in northern New York
and in places equally cold, as they are
in summer, says st. Nicholas. Yet
many of them gain living by picking
up the grains of corn that have fallen
from the freight cars and been scat
tered along the track. And since they
cannot long exist without water, they
also find much food on the river banks
and along the spring runs when the
snow is deep. No other bird will bet
ter reward close observation. the
study of his language alone being an
endless source of amusement and in
struction. Crows are among the earli-
est birds to build. They !ay their
dark green eggs before the last snow
has fallen.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
Spiders Iona Fast.

An eminent naturalist. NJ J. H.
Fabre, recently studying the habits OF
the LycOsa nar5onenSis. noticed that
that spidg' carries its little ones upon
its back during seven months. and rnat
during this time the young spiuers
consume absolutely no food.
He concluded from this observation
that it is the solar heat and light that
for them directly take the place OF
nourishment In other words the
motor heat in these young animals,
instead of being released from the
food, might be utilized directly as the
sun, sot.-ce OF all life. radiates it
scientific American.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
LATIN AMERICA ESSAYS.
Prizes Offered by American Minister
to Columbia.

Approaching that few Americans
have any thing like as much knowledge
as they should possess concerning
South America and Central America,
Mr. John Barrett, American minister
to Columbia, has offered three prizes
through President Butler of Columbia
University for the best papers or es-
says on the relations of the United
States to the Latin American Repub-
lies, to be competed for by students of
American colleges.
The subjects are divided into classes.
the first of which bears on the rela.
tions of the United States to the Latin
American republics. while the second
pertains more directly TO the historical
and political development of Latin
America without regard to the United
States.
The following is a statement of the
two classes of subjects upon which es.
says are invited:
Glass /. Political and Economic
% The Monroe doctrine and its in
1uence on the political and economic
development of Latin America. (2)
The influence of the Panama canal on
the commercial and political develop
ment of Latin America. (3) Present
conditions and future possibilities of
the trade of the United States with
South America. ca The present ma
terial and economic progress of South
America. 60 The practicability and
utility of the proposed Pan-American
railway.
Glass ., Historically The influ-
ence and conditions that worked for
the independence and establishment of
the South American republics. ca
The influences and conditions that
worked for the independence and es-
tablishment of the Central American
republics and Mexico. (3l The char
acter and achievements of Bolivar as
shown i'll the struggle for the indie
pendence of northern South America
"a The character and achieveme MS
of San Martin as shown in the strug-
gle for the independence of southern
South America. 90 The conditions
surrounding and circumstances infu-
encirg the overthrow of the empire
and esta blishment of the republic in
Brazil.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
Oriqin Of Political Terms.

No man who is seeking political
honors in these days is a Candidate. -
according to the true chronological
significance of the word. Those who
stood for Office in ancient Rome were
known as "candidati" because 1t was
customary for them to wear white
toga t'candidus.' white). as soon as
their canvass had begun. The Latin
for "canyassing." too. was either "am.
bitus' or ''ambitio according to its as
sociation with or freedom from bri
berry and corrupt practices. Both
meant going round. 'Ambitio was
the good kind, as opposed to 'ambi-
tus." which always implied dishonesty
and unfairness.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
No Study for Children Under Six.

That home is the best school for
children under is the conclusion ar
rived at by an English committee of
trained educators that has been inves-
tgating the results Of schooling on
babies of this tender age. The com
mittee reports unanimously against
sending those tots to school. They
find that not only do manv derive no
intellectual benefit from it. but on the
other hand they seem to fall into a
state of apathy with regard to books
and their powers of observation. More
play, more sleep, more story telling,
more free conversation-these are rec
commended by the English report as a
substitute for schooling until the child
is 6.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
SENTIMENT COUNTS FOR MUCH
Wisdom in Remembering Annisersa-
ries Of the Family

The happiest households are those
that do not let die out the sen riment
connected with various anniversaries-
Although gift giving or recognition OF
such events ID suitable way may be
out OF the question owing To the
strained circumstances OF those with
in the gates there can yet be little
air of festivity when mothers or ia
TIERS birthday comes round or some
wedding anniversary is to be celebra-
ted. s@vs the Brooklyn Times. An ex-
ira dish, a little bunch of flowers or
some special music prepared for the
occasion will show the kindly spirit
and the loving remembrance that
count far more than the money value
OF any gift. AS the children grow up
il these festivities are encouraged
they will have much TO look forward
to and much more to remember In the
years TO come when they go out TO 30
battle with the world and find that
sentiment is crushed under foot and
affection is regarded only as side
issue
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
HERE'S A ROYAL PRESCRIPTION
What Queen sess Always Took When
She Had Cold

You have a cold-eh?' said the
physician. We'll, suppose | give you
the same prescription that Queen
Elizabeth useda'
He took down an ancient folio.
DR.. William Bulleyns prescription
for a cold. which Queen Elizabeth
used all her life. was this" he said.
Take Mutmeggs, the root called
dorniEe, which the apothecar,es have;
setwall. gatangall, mastike, long pep
per. the bark OF pomecitrone OF melon.
OF sage. hazel marjorum, dill. spik-
rard. wood of aloes. cubebe. cardamon
tcalled raynes Of paradise), lavender.
peniroy,lls, the bone of 4 hart's heart
grated, cut and stamped. and beat
your spices grossly in a mortar. Put
in ambergrice and muck. OF each hall
a dram. Distil this in simple aqua
vitae made with a strong ale, in =
serpentine. To tell the virtue OF this
water against cold, phlegme, dropsy.
heaviness OF mind coming OF melan-
choly, | cannot well at present. for
1t is too eat'-Stray Stories.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
TERRIBLE SCALY ECZEMA
Eruptions Appeared on Chest. ana
Face and Neck Were All Broken
Out-Cured BY Cuticura.

II had an eruption appear on ny
chest and body and extend upwards
and wards. so that my neck and
face were all broken out. also my
arms and the lower limbs as far A.
the knees. | al first thought II was
prickly heat But soon scales or
cruSts formed where the breaking out
Vas Instead OF going TO physician
pui chased complete treatment OF the
Cuticura Remedies, in which | had
great faith, and all was satisfactory.
year or two later the eruption ap-
reared again. only little lower. but
before it had time TO spread l pro-
cured another supply OF the Cuticura
Remedies, and continued their use un-
I'll the cure was complete. II Is now
FIVE years since the last attack. and
have not seen any signs Of a return.
have more faith in Cuticura Rene
dies for skin diseases than anything
/ know OF. Emma +. Wilson. Lis
comb. Iowa, Oct. /. 1906"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
WENT THROUGH THE SCENERY.
Distinguishes Actors Swung Their
Swords to Good Effect

David Higgins recalls an aru.stas
story OF Lawrence Barrett an John
Mccullough when they were starring
together in the west. The nlana.er OF
some out of the way place in Colorado
got them TO play an engagemer- with
him for "one night only The stage
Of the theater was SO small tina 1he-e
was hardly standing room for IL cous-
pany. the flies being about two te.t
above the actors heads. The + L NJ
Richard III" and by the tim th.y
came to the last scene the patience nf
both Mccullough and Barret was ex.
hausted- But they had their re5en Ee.
just before they rushed On for the
'wind-up' between Richard and Riei-
mond, Mccullough. who was playir Z
Richard. turned to Barrett
How in thunder are We going to
swing our swords in that space2" he
asked
Never mind" replied Barretr. cut
the scenery down. And the did.
They went at each other with a veL.
cash in the flies or cut piece out o.
one of the wings. When the fght was
finished and the victorious Richmond
stood over his PROSTATE foe. TIL flies
above him hung in ribbons aud the
wings were total wrecks.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
PLEASANT FOR NERVOUS LADY.
Stage Driver Kindly Explained Why
He Carried Hatchet

There Is a Santa Fe stage driver by
the name of Sleeper. who Is quite
a character in his way. He answers
questions freely. and gives the pas
sCnsers d good deal Of information
that is not called for by their tickets
A nervous old lady was riding down
a dangerous looking trail with him
once. when she noticed 4 hatchet
lying in the bottom OF the stage and
inquired why he carried IL
Il use the hatchet to knock Injured
passengers on the head" replied Mr.
Sleeper.
The old lady gaspei with astcnish-
ment and drew away from him to the
other end Of the seat.
Sleeper leaned over toward her,
and in confidential whisper e1-
planned:
We have good many accidents on
this here line The stages allus tip
pin over and roilin' down precipiccs.
and every time passenger gifts hurs
he sues the company for damages
These here damage suits uses up all
the profits of stagin'. and we've had
10 stop EN-. so every driver carries
2 hatchet. When a passenger gifts
hurt We simply knock him on the
head and throw the body over the
precipice. and then there amt no
awsuit. Montreal Herald.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
Warrington" Drawn from Life.

A letter from Thackeray, found
among the papers of the late George
Nj. Crawford, Paris correspondent of
the London Daily News, establishes
the fact that Mr. Crawford was the
original of Warrington. You will find
much to reinind you in 'Pendennis' OF
old talks and faces-of William John
O'Connell. Jack Sheehan and Andrew
Archdecne. There is something OF you
in Warrington, but he is not fit to
hold candle to you for. taking you
all around. you are the most genuine
fellow that ever strayeG lsl4. Il letter
world into this. Warrington
is always euzzling beer; bGt he has
your honesty. and. like yen. could not
posture If he tried.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
Oid-1inie Courtesy.

Though over sixty years of age It
has never occurred to HE to remain
seated when one OF the other sex is
standing" he remarks. 1t is habit
due entirely to proper bringing up.
In no single instance has my rising TO
give a se at been treated with anyth ing
but perfect ciyility. Even If II we're
otherwise. | could not change the
habits of ordinary chiralrous courtesy
o. account OF enc or more rebuff -
~ Suburban Parson" in Liverpool
(Fng.) Mercury
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
Bad Stomach Makes
Bad Blood.

You can not mako sweet butter in a
foul, unclCan churu. The stomach serves
Gs a cilurn in which to agitate, work up
and dtsintcgrate our food Is it is being
digcSted. If it be weak, sluggish and
foul the result will be torpid, sluggish
liver and bad. impure blood.
The ingredients OF DR. pierces Golden
Medical Discovery are Just such as best
serve to correct and cure all such de-
Engagements. 1t is made up without
drop Of alcohol in its composition; chem
icalIy pure, triplc-rctued glyr"rinc being
used instead OF the commonly employed
alcohol, Now this glyCertuc is OF itself a
valuable medicine. Instead of Il drieteri-
Gus agent Ike alcohol, especially in tho
cure al weak stomach, dyspepsia and the
yarl0M~ forms OF indigestion. Prof Finley
Liliugwood. NJ. d., OF Bennett Medical
College, Chicago, says of it:
pose Il - 1na of am an t s<ed9 P1t
ured product, Of the present time in its
action upon entrebtcd, ctsurdcred slomachs:
especially II there Is G'cc,ation or catarrhal
gEstTitl, catarrhal intisrrhHj Ion Of stomach
IT Is most efficient preparation. Giycrrine
viii relieve many cases OF uyrusIS heartburn,
and excessive Eantri" aeluttg, 1t i useful in
chronic lutcNlm us>p' pSia, especially tho
fatulcHt NetI"tt. ana IA certain forms OF
chrome constipation, stimulating the secre-
tory and eNcretory functions OF the intestinal
slaHds" ...,.,.....,
tons. with Golden seal root. Stone root,
Black Cherry bark, Queens root. Blood
root and Mandrake" root. or the extracts OF
these n in Dr. Pierce Col len Medical
Discovery, thcr" can Ire up doubt of its
great efficacy in the curr Of all stomach,
liver ana intestinal lsor,!er> and der. nre-
meutS. These several ingredients have
the strongest endorsement in all such
eases OF such eminent medical leaders as
Prot 4 Bariholuw. y. D. OF jefferson Ned
Seal Collie. Chicago: Prot. Hobart \. Hare,
y. D., Of Medical Department. University Of
Pa: Prof Laurence johnson. NJ, d. Medical
Departure. ulvcr,ity Of New York: Prof.
Edwin NJ Hale. VI H.. Hahremann Medical
College. Chicago: Prot John NJ Scuddcr. NJ. u.
and Prot .IoNa King. NJ d. Authors of the
American DispensatOry. and Scores oi others
Among the leading medic al men OF our land.
Who can doubt the curative virtues OF
q medicine the ingredients of which have
such a professional endorsement"
Constipation cured by Doctor Pierco's
Pleasant Pellets. One or two dose.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
Transatlantic Travellers Record.

Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal.
tho veteran high commissioner Of Can
ada, probably adds to his other dis
tinctions that of being the holder OF
the record as trans Atlantic passen-
ger,
Il really have not kept count. he
said. "of the number of times | have
crossed believe | have yoyaged to
and from at least $50 times.
According to the steamship compa
nies this is something near the record
for Il passenger
Il have seen many changes, indeed,
am amazed at the wonderful advance
made in the speed, size and comtor'
OF ocean travelling. These new turbine
steamers are marvellous.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
UNDER WHICH KING
"The More Postum the More Food
the More Coffee the More Poison.

The Pres. of the W. C. T. L. In q
young giant state in the Northwest
says:
Il did not realize that was slave
to coffee till l left eff drinking it. For
three or four years l was obliged to
take a nerve tonic every day. Now
| am free, thanks to Postum Food
Coffee.
After finding out what coffee will
do to its victims, could hardly stand
to have my husband drink It; but ne
was not willing to quit. | studied for
months to find way to induce him
to leave it off Finally told him I
would make no more coffee.
Il got Postum Food Coffee, and
made it strong-boiled it the required
time. and had him read the little
book, The Road to Wellville,' that
comes in every pkg
To-day Postum has no stronger ad-
vocate than NV husband He tells
sur friends how to make it. and that
spell of the grip and has not had a
headache for months-he used to be
subject to frequent nervous head
aches.
The stronger you drink Postum the
more food you get; the stronger you
drink coffee the more poison you get"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
There's a reason.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
Woman Expert Chauffeur.

y clever housemaid employed by a
FaMiiy in LONDON who took to motor
ing. was told by her master tleat il
She proved as good chauffeur as she
was a hGuscmaid he would employ
her to drive his car. She took him
at his wcrd and learned motor me
chan!cs and ROW at q salary of sl5e
! year. she combines the two posts
S,'e is q capitol driver. can DO NOS.
erairs. and after overhaulins her cae
: ,lc end Of days rrn waits at 1
'lv dinner ,ahle.-Lordo, Man
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
White Rainbows,

A fine rain and strong sun are
necessary for the formation of white
rainbows. The phenomenon is due to
the optical principle known as inter
ference. If the drops OF water be
very small, the interference of the
rays causes such complete overlap
ping of the coiors that the bow ap-
pears white. The various prismatic
coiors. instead of being thrown out
separately, as in the ordinary prism.
are thrown one on top Of the other.
and the light is cast by the sun on
sheet of rain. This result is still
more noticeable where fog takes
the place of the rain.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
Only One Execution.

Personally, says Jonn Strange Win.
ter in Ideas" | loathe kissing and
being kissed. When | do indulge in
that form of caress do no more than
give the edge of my cheek TO the
edge OF someone else's cheek Why
60 we do 1t? It's not amusing or at
al, pleasant. 1t is not at al express.
iYe. The touch of a hand goes so
much nearer the heart than any Kiss
can do. excepting. perhaps. the touch
Of lips in the first flush of love.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24

make YOU irrita BILE; you cant Sleep
YOU are unable to quietly and calmly
perform your daily tasks or care for
your children.
The relation Of the nerves and gen.
erative organs in woman is SO close
that nine-tenths OF the nervous pros
tration, nervous debility, the blues,
sleeplessness and nervous irritability
arise from some arrangement of the
organism which makes her a woman.
Fits of depression or restlessness and
irritability spirits easily aftect< so
that one minute she laughs, the Dext
minnie weeps; pain in the abdominal
region and between the shoulders;
loss of voice; nervous dyspepsia; q
tendency to cry at the least provoca-
tion-all these point to nervous pros
tration.
Nothing will relieve this distressing
condition and prevent months OF pros
tration and suffering SO surely as Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Mrs. NJ. f. Shotwell, of 1o3 Flatbush
Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. writes:
81 cannot express the wonderful relief I
have experienced by taking Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. I suffered for
a long time with nervous prostration, back
ache, headache, loss Of appetite: l could
not sleep and would walk the floor almost
every night.
Il had three doctors and got no better, and
life was a burden. l was advised to try
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and il has worked wonders for me.
81 am a well woman, my nervousness is all
gone and my friends say ! look ten Year,
younger"
Will not the volumes OF letters from
women made strong by Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound convincs
q IL women of its virtues? Surely you
cannot wish to remain sick, weak
and discouraged, exhausted each day,
when you can be as easily cured as
other women.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
Americas Good" Women.

There are many varieties of good
women in the world. some passive
and others active. some subjective
End others aggressive The good
american woman is the most active
and aggressive Of her sex She ex-
crcises the strictest discipline over
her own family. She has the most
decided convictions on social ques-
lions, In nine cases out of ten she
IS IN anti-frinker anti-smoker and
lnti-Eambler-c c'ackwocd's Magazine.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
Alps as Money Makers.

Three million persons are said to
pass IN at the gates OF Switzerland ev-
cry year, leaving 1000. 900 in the
hotels alone Add to this fares on
railroads, for carriage hire, boats. etc.
and the millions spent in shops FOR
carved woodwork, clocks. toys OF all
kinds. souvenirs, laces, etc, and one
begins TO get a fairly good idea OF
what it means to Switzerland to have
tde Alps as background for her m
ancial progress and prosperity
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24

Every housekee1er should know that
II they vii! buy Defiance Cold Wate:
Starch for laundry use they viii save
rot only time. hecause 1t never sticks
10 the iron, but because each package
contains 16 Ozone fun pound-while
eli other Cold Water Starches are put
I'D in 3. a.-pound packages, and the price
IS the same. 10 cents. Then again
because Defiance Starch is free from
all injurious chemicals. If your grocer
tries to sell you a 1907. package it
is because he has a stock on hand
which he wishes TO DISPOSE of before
he puts in Defiance. He knows that
Defiance Starch has printed on every
package in large letters and figures
"l6 ozs." Demand Defiance and save
much time and money and the annoy.
ance OF the iron sticking. Defiance
never sticks.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24

that | was laid up
four months. |
had night swea;s
and fainting spells
and dropped TO 90
pounds. The uri,1e
passed every few
minutes with in
tense pain and
looked like blood.
Dropsy set in ard
the doctors decid-
ed | could not live.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
How'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward FOR any
ease OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by HA.!s
Catarrh Cure.
T. J. CHENEY Co. Toledo. o.
We the Undersigned, have known +. j. Cheney
for the Is years. and believe him perfectly hon
orabie In all busiuess transactions and rnHnciaiy
able carry out any Obi sati ons made BY hi ara.
WALDISa, kiSNtN M.hvts,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces uf tho
system, Testimonials sent free. Price - cents Per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Haii1 Family PMS tor constipation
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, q powder. 1t cures pain
ful, smartiug, nervous feet and ingrowlng
nails It's the greatest comfort discovery
Of tho aye Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold by
all Druggists, 25c Trial package FREE
Address A. S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
Garfield Tea, Mild Laxative.

Nothing has yet taken the place OF
Garfield Tea, Natures remedy Tor kid
ney and liver trouble. constipation and
sick headache. Contains no harmful
ingredients. nothing but medicinal
herbs. Sold at all drug stores. Send
for free sample to Garfield Tea Co.,
Brooklyn. n Y.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
japanese Neat and Happy.

Real destitution is rarely seen in
Japan, though some of its Inhabitants
are very poor, yet all seem TO be falrly
well fed. clothed and housed, and arc
invariably cheerful. Nearly all Japan
ese are of cleanly habits and rarely
untidy.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
WASHING Windows.

The method of washing windows has
Ct i gei very much o: late; have pail OF
luxewarm suds made from Ivory Soap. Dip
soft cloth in the water: squeeze almost
DRY and wipe the glass OF. Then polish
with eharnois as il leaves no lint and does
the work with more ease
ELEANOR r. PARKER
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
Many Children are Sickiy,

Mother Gray Sweet Powders forChildren,
used by Mother Cray. nurse in Children 5
Home, New York. cure Feverishness, Head
ache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Dis
orders, Break up Colds and Destroy Worms.
Al all Druggists .2.,c Sample mailed FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, n. 7.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24
Why Il 10 the Best

Il because made by entirely differ.
ent process. Defiance Starch IS Un-
like any other. better and one-third
more for 10 cents.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24

The Arizona Terror haint got an
enemy in the world The Tenderfoot
is it possible2 The Arizona Terror
Yes. I've killed EN- all.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24

Husband-Here' I've made list OF
the things we can afford and those We
can't. Wife-One for you and the
other for me.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24

Muggins-Did you ever notice how
apprehenSive woman is when she
opens Il telegram? Buggins-ies: just
like man when he opens jack pot.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24

And the beauty of a get-rich-quick
scheme is also skin deep.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-02-24

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken 0: as
a cough cure,-J. W. O'BRIES. aea Ttird Ave
N, Minneapolis. Minn-, Jan. 6, 1900.