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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
A New Device for Seances.

A German spiritualist, writing in
Psychic Studies. describes new ap-
paratus for obtaining what is known
as direct writing 1t consists Of a
cubical box about a foot each way.
the front being formed by conical
bag of soft but closely woven black
silk. Through a hole in the tip Of
the bag a pencil is placed. so that
the longer part is inside the bag and
the point outside. THE notion is that
a spirit hand can materialize inside
the conical bag or sleeve" says the
account and can direct the move
ment of the pencil over the paper. A
medium, country girl of IA. who can
only read write and work the sim
plest arithmetic. placed her hands on
the top of the box in full light, and soon
the conical bag swelled out as though a
hand were inside and the pencil be-
gan to write. The box end bag be-
ing entirely closed and dark inside,
there is no obstacle to the material
ization of a hand within; thus direct
writing can be obtained in a light
ed room"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
THE COAT ON THE ARM,
Showing importance Of Making .
Front" in New York.

IT Is better to put on . stin front
and keep a stin upper lip In this town
than 10 have no front at all and bite
your lip. 1t is not always the man
who strolls down Broadway wearing a
bland smile with faded mum on
the lapel Of his coat and with his over
coat carelessly swung across his arm
who dimes at Dels or who owns a seat
on change or who goes to Europe
every year to buy pictures for his gal
lery. Sometimes . smile covers an
empty stomach and an aching heart
on the Great White Way. Through
the midway Of the great commercial
artery between Herald Square and
Longacre there stroll every day scores
OF men who carry their overcoats over
one arm. regardless Of temperature.
simply because their pennies" do
not At. The other day a portly chap
who held a good place last season
with a theatrical company strolled
down Broadway. Better slip on your
coat" said friend. It's pretty cold,
old man" 'Oh, no, me boy" was the
reply; I'm not afraid OF penumonia
Besides" and his voice took on a con-
fidential tone. don't you see me boy.
I've outgrown this coat by 40 pounds
and could not get into it with a shoe
horn. can't afford a new one. but
/ don't like to have It thought that
don't own coat. you know. My suit.
you see, will stand scrutiny, so l wear
a chest protector. and everybody
thinks I'm so hardy. It's great
scheme" Then he swung of up
Broadway. a picture of mystery
Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
Cabby Found Out.

Cabby Is very often a most saga
cious person. One night Rev. John
Williams, newly-returned mission
ary, took a cab in a dubious frame Of
mind. He had been invited to dine
with some friends at the house OF an
acquaintance whose name he had for
gotten. He only knew that his host
lived in Harcourt street.
What am l to do?" he asked of
his driver.
Never mind. SIR" was the reply.
"I'll find It for you"
But you can't: you don't know his
name"
Leave it to me, sir-leave 1t to
me: I'll find him"
They drove to Harcourt street and
the man, beginning at the end,
knocked at every door and made an
inquiry. Halfway down the street he
reioined his employer and said: It's
all right, sir; it's here"
How do you know"
II asked, sir, does Rev Mister Will
liams live here" And the maid said:
No; but he's dining here tonight -
Stray Stories.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
Valuable Chairs,

The value of chairs is strictly rela-
tive. Enormous prices have been paid
for chairs in recent years. notably the
500, 900 for set Of half dozen
Louis XIV. chairs upholstered in
Gobelin tapestry, originally made for
Marie Antoinette. Even this price,
however, was exceeded by sums paid
for three of the Hamilton palace
chairs. one of which brought $4,000 A
most valuable and historical inter
esting suite of furniture Is that which,
more than century ago, was present
ed by Warren Hastings to Tippoo Sa-
hib, and which was purchased at the
Londesborough sale for $1,000. The
suite consisted of card table and
sofa, two small cabinets and four arm
chairs. all of solid ivory most exquis-
itely carved. But probably the most
costly chair in the world is one of the
treasures of the shah Of Persia. 1t
is Of solid gold, thickly encrusted
with diamonds. rubies, pearls and sap
phires. Its value is estimated to be
$2,5O0,OOO.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
PUT END TO ONE CROP.
last Of Persistent Questioner, II In
structions Were Followed.

A we'll known congressman was ad-
dressing an agricultural meeting, and
in the course of his remarks expressed
the opinion that farmers do not suf.
1ciently vary their crops.
One Of the audience opposed to him
in politics asked him what crops he
would recommend.
Everything in turn" he replied.
Well said his interlocutor. III
Swedes don't come up what them"
Sow mustard" said the congress
man.
And II mustard doesn't come up,
what them"
And so he went on through a whole
list Of crops until, the congressman 8
patience being exhausted, he put an
end to his questioning amid roars of
laughter, by saying:
"Oh, sow yourself and I hope you
won't come up"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
PLEA FOR PLAIN WORDS.
Historian Objected to Use Of Greek In
Conversation.

Freeman, the historian. 1t was said
was apt to grow irritable over mat
tiers of intellectual difference. One
day he was at the Macmillans'. when
the conversation turned upon the sub
ject of Ireland. Mr.. Macmillan said
that for his part, he was in favor OF
granting autonomy.
Whereupon Freeman began to growl
at the use of Greek word
why can't you speak English"
demanded he, 'and say home RUE in
stead of speaking Greek. which you
don't know"
One Of the guests flushed with anger
and ventured to reprove Freeman.
calling his attention to the respect
due their host and at the same time
paying tribute to Mr.. Macmillan's re-
markable abilities. But although
Freeman did not apologize in so many
words. he smoothed the matter over
by humorous repetition Of his criti-
cism. Later, some one mentioned
gout. There you go again. ex-
claimed Freeman. why can't we call
It toe-woe?"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
Founded on Self-Respect.

Certain outward social forms may
be acquired by study of etiquette,
but true politeness does not consist
in the intentional, or even conscious,
observance of any code of manners.
A truly polite man. consequently,
does not think out or learn a special
line Of conduct. He simply does that
which his instincts prompt him to do,
never worrying himself or others to
decide what ought, or ought not to be
done in given set of circumstances
Real politeness is much more than
a question OF external conduct. 1t Is
an expression of character on the part
Of one who combines sympathy for
others with a proper degree OF self
respect. Indeed no one can properly
respect his fellows who does not prop
erly respect himself.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
Pa 49, IF THE RIGHTEOUS.
hequtSt ter Special Exhortation Put
Rather Strongly.

In" late Gen. Alfred Hoitt Of Do
yer y H., was for many years gen
eraI-in-chlef of the militia forces of
the state. Yearly musters were the
custom during the early part of the
last century, such annual occurrences
oelns a great public display, and the
approach of muster day was looked
forward 10 as season of great local
moment
one particular year the muster at
harrington, n H., was looked upon
Is OF more than ordinary importance
In that the governor of New Hamp-
shire was the guest of honor. An
unusually large crowd assembled, for
the great mans presence was regard
ed as an especial compliment to the
town, The soldiers appeared in much
more elaborate regalia than was their
wont, bands of music were present.
and the whole countryside was in its
gala mood
Gen Hoitt did not fail to appre-
ciate the Importance of the occasion.
1t was the custom to open the mill
tary exercises with prayer, and
Elder Sherburne of harrington was
the chaplain of the town regiment.
Just before the exercises began the
general hustled up to the clergyman,
and in his most earnest and excitable
manner addressed him as follows:
Elder, this is great day for
harrington She will never see an
other like it on the Lords earth!
We've got the governor here, and a
bigger crowd than we'll ever see
again. Now. elder, all ! have to
say 10 you is. go in and pray your
d-dest,"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
1hrouoh Cono Use,

ASK any sea captain of long stand
ing" remarks veteran skipper, "and
he will tell you that long use OF the
Telescope, the quadrant. and other in
struments for making calculations at
sea. has the effect Of drawing the sight
from the left eye into the one which
peers so eagerly and often through
the instruments.
This popularity Of vision is COM
mon to all shippers and other ships
officers who have had very long ex-
perience on the sea. 1 can discern
objects at an enormous distance with
my right eye. but am scarcely able to
read with my left. The tendency Of
Nature to adjust itself to conditions Is
heightened in this case by the bright
glare from the waters, which makes
the strain on the eye especially try
Ing"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
ALAskA's GREAT FISH RIVER.
Nushasak the Basis Of important Can
ming Industry.

How many readers ever heard of the
Nushagak river. asks the Youths Com
ponion. Not many. 1t is san to say.
Yet the department of commerce and
labor pronounces this river Of western
Alaska 'one of the important fishing
streams of the world" The fish which
the Nushagak furnishes ia salmon. the
taking, canning. freezing and sailing
OF which Is an Alaskan industry, the
Importance of which Is shown by re-
cent report issued by the department
Of commerce and labor. The first two
canneries were built in 1878. Since
then the number has increased until in
1902 there were 64 establishments,
which put up more than 2.5o0.000
cases. Low prices since then have
somewhat reduced both the number OF
canneries and the output: neverthe-
less, since canning began in Alaska,
nearly 100000 cases have been sent
out. In order to provide some coun-
terpoise to this tremendous drain the
packers combined to start hatcheries.
These have been carried on with i'm
portant results and increasing success
In 1905 the United states bureau of
fisheries took up the work, In addition
to what had been done by the packers.
There are now nine natcheries, from
which about 450,OO0,OOO fry have been
liberated.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

The Georgetown Courier states that
the pipe line for the carrying of water to
the electric plant of The Two american
Sisters Mining, Milling, Power and Elec-
trio company is now being connected and
it is expected that the machinery for the
generation OF power will be ready to put
into commission within few days. Con-
siderable delay was experienced in the
completion of the work owing to big
employed in putting on the finishing
touches upon the mill. and the crusher
will be started as soon as the electric
wires are strung. At that time a steady
production will follow.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
Treating Wrong Disease.

Many times yomen call on their family
poysiciAnA, suffering, As they imagine.
one ffom dyspepsia. smother from heart
disease. another from liver or kidney
Or prostration, another with pain here and
there. and in this way they all present
alike TO themselves and their easy-QoinR
ana indinerent, or over-busy doctor, sep
arate and distinct diseases, for which be.
assuming them To be such, preseribes his
pills and potions. In reality, they are ali
only sy'npto'ns caused by some uterine
disease. The physician. ignorant of the
cause OF suffering. encourages this prac-
tice until large bills are made. The suf-
fertng patient gets no better but proba bly
worse, by reason Of the DELAY. wrong
treatment And consequent complicatjons'
A proper medicine like DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription. directed 10 the cause
would have entirely removed the disease.
thereby dispelling all those distressing
symptoms. and instituting comfort in,
stead Of prolonged misery 1t has been
cured"
DR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is q
scientinc medicine. carefully devised by
An experienced and skillful physician.
and adapted to woman's delicate system.
TX made Of native medicinal roots and
Is perfectly harmless In its effects in ann
condition Of the system.
AS powerful inyigorating tonic "Fa-
the whole system and TO the organs dis
tlnctly feminine in particular For over
worked, "worn-out." rundown" debili-
tated teachers. milliners. dressmakers,
seamstresses- shop girls house-keepers,
nursing mothers, and feeble women gen,
orally, DR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
Is the greatest earthly boon. being un-
equSled as an appetizing cordial and re-
storative tonic.
As q soothing and strengthening nerv-
Inc "Favorite Prescription is uneaualed
ana is Invaluable in allaying and sub
DUNG nervous excita bility. irritability,
nervous exhaustion, nervous prostration,
neuralgia, hysterla. spasms. chorea, ST.
Nitus's dance. and other distressing. nery-
Gus symptoms commonly attendant upon
functional and organic disease of the
uterus. 1t induces refreshing sleep and
relieves mental anxiety and dependency.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets fnvigorate
the stomach. liver and bowels. One to
three dose. Easy to take as candy.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
BEGAN SELLING RAT TRAPo.
A Millionaire Made His First Money
In That Way.

Joy Morton. the Chicago millionaire
and president of the Inter ational Salt
company which has exte' I've salt In
terests in Hutchinson. Kan. made his
first money by selling rat traps. says
the Kansas City Star That was be-
fore his father. J. Sterling Morton. be-
came secretary Of agriculture in Pres
ident Cleveland's cabinet. and when
he and his brother. Paul morton. pres
ident Of the Equitable Life Assurance
company. were boys in Nebraska City.
Neb.
Joy Morton and his brother were on
their way west the other day and
were at luncheon at the Hotel Baltt-
more when he told the story.
In those days the patent right was
not in such bad repute." he said. "A
man came to Nebraska City with .
patent rat trap and ! purchased the
privilege OF selling the devise in and
about the vicinity OF my town. The
rat trap was a device fearfully and
wondrously made and the price was
five dollars each. 1t consisted Of .
large grab hook on a strong. heavy
spring. When rat nibbled at the
bait he tripped the spring and the
hook swung over and nailed him.
The trap had one fault. 1t was good
for only one rat, for after 1t had
killed one none of his companions
would go near 1t again for long
time, because they scented the blood
on the wire. The eligible customers
in my territory conceived that Ave
dollars per rat was too extravagant
a plan Of determination and ! sold
only six traps. 1t was the first money
l ever made"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
An Epic on the Sofa,

The only article of furniture that
has had an epic all to itself is the sofa,
though, considering the many hours
Of sweet repose which must have
been spent upon 1t by tired humanity
It deserves to have had many. Cow
per's placid poem upon 1t was in.
spired by his friend. Lady Austen. who
suggested the sofa as subject for his
muse, and out Of this beginning grew
the whole structure of 1.-THE Task"
In 1.-THE Sofa" Cowper opens with q
historical deduction Of seats from
the stool to the SOFA"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
Hit Back,

Walking along a road in the re-
mote west of Ireland, two tourists
were passing one of the cottages, or,
as they are better known in the coun-
try. cabins" of the peasantry. This
particular cabin was even a more
than usually dilapidated specimen Of
its class, and the chimney, consisting
mainly OF the remains OF an old top
hat, presented comical, If pathetic,
appearance.
Tipping his friend a wink, one of
the tourists accosted a youth who was
sitting contentedly on a fence
Il say my boy" he said, does that
chimney draw well?"
"Shure, thin. 1t does" was the
prompt reply; 'it draws the notice o.
iverey fool that passes BY"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

The damage caused by the explosion
of fifty pounds of dy ynamite in the shaft
house on the Quito mine two weeks
ago yesterday, has been repaired, and
steam will be raised tonight or tomor-
row Although the terrible accident was
disheartening, and caused large ad-
ditional expense, the work of repairing
the damage was started almost immedi-
ately in order to proceed with the de.
velopment without delay
II was necessary to rebuild the sh aft
house aud reset the BRICK in III boil, r
and an entire new head was placed in
the latter Contractor 10y expects to
start linking in the shaft on Monday
morning, aud it will be sunk with all
speed consistent with safety. Three
eight hour shifts will be employed on
sinking and by this me ans it is ped to
sink the shaft at the rate of not le IS than
+ feet every twenty four hours.
Assays from a streak IN the bottom of
the shaft made this week show a 6ne
streak of ore carrying .5e ounce gold aud
E ounces silver, or gross value of SIS .28
per ton No effort will be made to do any
mining, however, or interfere with the
operations of the contractor. A plat
aud level may be started at loo feet when
the work can be done to advantage.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
New STYLE Of Paper.

Right in the middle Of a story. my
paper gave out" said newspaper
woman, "and sent in haste to the
local stationer's around the corner. l
wrote a note as follows: please send
pad Of yellow paper. Sxl0, unlined
preferable"
The maid brought back the pad, on
the wrapping OF which the proprietor
had written: Hope this will do. 1t
is yellow and unlined. but we are all
out Of preferable"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
Sporting Times Development.

Reports from: Georgetown strongly in
dictate that this property will very soon
be in position to furnish a large tonnage
of ore for market. 1t is owned by A. H..
C1lourn, now one of the heavy operators
of Idaho springs. He secured the Sport
ing Times years ago while a resident Of
Georgetown and has pinned his faith 10
it ever since Situate on Griffith noun
tain, alta point about midway between
the Comet mine on the east and the Col
orado Central on the west, both produ-
Gers. the latter having in the neighbor-
hood Of s. 900 to its ..credit. its location
is ideal for not only large ore bodies but
high values. Mr.. Colburn has every
reason for believing that the Sporting
Times is the extension of the two prop
critics mentioned. Like them the vein
is from 80 to 100 feet in width, carrying
different streaks.
Recently McCintie & Lally Of George
town secured a bond and lease on the
property and inaugurated work. A
cros.cut was started $500 feet from the
entrance of the main adit, as it was
thought that former operators had de-
parted from the main ore streak. Some
IS feet has been driven and at last re-
ports the occurrence Of lime rock and
white spar with occasional streaks Of
high grade ore points to the recovery OF
the streak and an ore body. Two hun
dred feet back a recent cave disclosed Q
body of lead ore Of good grade. This is
. foot wide for q starter and should it
prove continuous, which will undoubt-
edly prove the case, will make ore fast.
The operators sre satisfied that they
will soon have the lost ore shoot from
which great deal was produced few
bears ago.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
Not the New England Variety.

20! they're real swell people," said
the Chicago man; "an old 'Mayfiower
family believe"
You mean their ancestors came
over in the Mayfiower?" asked the Wis
itor from the East.
20! no. l mean they made their
money in 'Mayfiower Hams;' Oldest
brand O. hams in this section"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
Woman, Lovely Woman.

Fair Guest (at wedding)-They say
the groom is a bright literary light.
Another-Yes, but she really ought
to have married q railway conductor.
Fair Guest-Why, Maud. how you
talk! Why should she have married
. conductor.
Another-He might teach her how
to manage . train,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
Iarpon Fishing.

The Colorado and Southern railway
ffers very attractive rates to Rockport
and Corpus Christi, Texas. where the
silver King abounds. For particulars,
write, T. +. FISHER, G. P. A.
Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
Absent-Minded.

Stranger with suitcase)-Can you
advise me. sir. as to the nearest route
to the leading hotel?
The Native-Straight ahead three
blocks. Two dollars, please.
Stranger-Eh?
Native-Beg pardon. Force Of habit
My card. I'm DR.. Pellet,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
Succeeded.

Succeeded.
Bacon-You say Grafton 10 q sue
cessful man?
Egbert-He certainly IT,"
Bacon-But l understand his bust.
ness methods are questionable; why
then call him successful man!
Egbert-Bacause he's kept out Of
iail 70 Tar.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
NINE AND MILL

Manager W. S. Leebrick of the Lit Ie
Matte mines returned yesterday morn
ing from a brief visit in the east.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Hauling aud express, Curnow, the ice
man, phones Black 772 and Forks 27.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-01
Anti-Cigareife.

Cigarettes are as dangerous to the morals of our boys as totheil health. Mr.. George Torrance. former Supt., of the Illinois re- formatory for boys made the statement that there is no surer way for boy to procure as asso- ciates the criminal and immoral classes, than for him to begin smoking cigarettes.
 MT. T. D. Hurly, for some years the chief probation officer of the juvenile court in Chicago siad, it is conceded condition that when a boy is a conformed cigarette smoker there is noth. ing to do but to send him to the reformatOry school.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-01
LITTLE PRESCOTT LAWS

Sec. 190.-The Recorder shall make report to the Council, in writing at least once month, stating the amount of warrants drawn upon the Treasuary since the last settlement, the amount of licenses issued, to whom and for what purposes, which shall be entered in full upon the min utes of the Council.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-01
3. '. p. U. Program

SUNDAY JUNE ,, 8 P. NJ. Subject: "How to realize the presence of Christ"
 Leader: Miss Lola Wilson. 1. Song.
 ,. Scripture Reading, John If: 15-23-Miss Anna Brown 3. Prayer.
 1. Song.
 ,. What do we mean by real, iziDg the presence of God?- Miss Laura Lee Powell.
 6. The life of John the Baptist -Mr. Walter K. Hirst.
 :. Special Music Miss Marsh and MT. Bailey.
 s. Recitation: Truth and Life Hattie Williams.
 9. Address: How can we cul- tivate the realization of the pres ence of GOd?-Mr. Walter Mur- rah.
 10. DiSmiSSion.
 Everybody invited.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-01
\ New Arlthme eiIc.

Il am not much of mathema. tician," said the cigaret, "but can add to a mans nervous trou- bleS, 1 can subtract from his physical energy, 1 can multiply his aches and pains, 1 can divide his mental powers, I take inter est from his work and discount his chances for success.