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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-05-25

To improve the general health take
Garfield Tea daily for = time; 1t purifies
che blood, eradicates rheumatism and
many chronic ailments, and keeps the
health good. Garfield Tea is made of
herbs 1t - guaranteed under the Pure
Food and Drugs Law. Garfield Tea Co,
Brooklyn, y. y.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-05-25
Much "Havana" Tobacco.

During the last year there were ex'
sorted from Cuba the enormous num-
Der of 25s.73s,029 Havana" cigars.
Only abou. 30 per cent came to the
United States, the total American pur-
chAses amounting to 7s,4s3.l25 cigars.
while England took 92459.6sI. Ger
many buys from $4,000. 900 to o.o0o,-
900 and France 10000 900 to l2.oo0.-
0oO
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-05-25

Some people, after expressing the
wish to do unto others as they would
have others do unto them. let it go at
that
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-05-25

Be Well Garfield lea purities the blood,
eradicaies disease, regulates the digestive
organs and brings Good Health, Manu-
factured by Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn,
y. y. Sold by druggists.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-05-25

Dyeinx is as easy as washing when
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are used.
Ask your druggist.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-05-25

Rro. WHAaOVs esseA1ng Syrup
Per ehfidsea teeshiAg. sefteas tbs guas. re1uS -
asaaaxsoo aiiays pein cares UfnA COILS - bSsaA
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-05-25
os.x,,. Via cemmanl.

obsyinS His Commas.
Renham-Did you have any eo0
sany while l was away!
Mrs. Benham-Nobody TO SPEAK OF.
Benham-Wasnt your mother mere!
Mrs. Benham-Yes. but you vont
let me speak to her.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-05-25

Sharp men know that cutting r.
marks do not pay
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-05-25

It's tough even on the sixfooter
when he has one foot in the grave.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-14
PRINCESS TO VISIT EDWARD
Heiress 70 Carmen Sylva's" Throne
One of His CleVerest Nieces.
Eldest Daughter of late Duke of CO.
burg Now Crown Princess
OF ROumania.

London, April 13-The Crown Princess
are to be the guests Of King Edward and
Queen Alexandra during several weeks
Of the London season, and viii be pres
ent with their majesties at Ascot races.
The princess Is the eldest daughter Of
the late Duke Of Coburg and Of the
Duchess Marie. and is one OF the most
gifted Of King Edwards nieces.
She was little more than child when
she was married TO the heir of the Rou-
manian throne ignoring conventions, she
is frequently to be seen walking in the
streets in Bucharest with one or more OF
her beautiful children. but otherwise un-
attended, and while the exhibition was
open there last summer visitors would
meet her roaming through tie courts
with her little girls like ordinary tourists
The princess is greatly beloved in her
husbands country-indeed, her popularity
is second only TO that OF her mother-in-
law, Queen Carmen sylvia. She spends
most Of the summer at a charming coun-
try seat at Sinaia. on the borders Of
Roumania and Hungary where King
Charles and Queen Carmen sylvia have
their summer palace.
Two years ago the princess visited Eng
land. and lived during part Of the sum
mer. with her children, ia a little villa
at Cowes.
Her beauty and her magnificent dresses
and jewels made the> princess a notable
figure at King Edwards coronation fetes
She is very fond Of outdoor sports, and
her hobby is woodcarving.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-14
SHAKESPEARE BRINGS $4,000
American Secures First Folio Edi-
ton of 1923 at Remarkable Price.
Copy of First Edition of Izaak Wall
toms "COmpIeat Angler"
Gees for S6,45O.

London. April 1S-SensauonaI prices
were realized for rare books at the sale
Of the collection Of AIr. VAR Antwerp. Of
New York. at Sotheby's on Saturday.
Some of the very searcest books in the
English Language were sold during the
afternoon. and in the course Of about
two hours more than $4,000 changed
hands
An eDoch-makiug sale the auctOneer
described it as he began work; and when
two rareslittle volumes had been sold for
e4S90 he was amply justified.
The most sensational fight ever known
at a book auction took place for posses
sion OF copy Of the first folio edition
Of shakespeares plays. 1t was published
in 1923 AT a guinea, but its rarity now
caused Mr. Quaritch to bid 5000 straight
away. Then eHsued a fierce battle of bids,
which. at S12,5o0. resolved itself into a
duel between Mr.. Quaritch and B. F.
Stevens. both Of whom were acting, II IS
believed. for American clients. After
some exciting moments the former Sc
cured this much-prized volume al the
record breaking price of SlS.o00.
Even more remarkable was the contest
which resulted in Mr.. Quaritch giving the
sum of s.. 450 Tor a copy of the first edi-
ton Of Izaak Waltons "Compleat An
gler" This little book. which measures
about 4x3 inches. was issued IN Fleet
street in 16e3 at a cost OF one shilling
and six pence.
Sixteen more ShakespeaTean works
changed hands for an aggregate Of &lI,7f5.
while a complete uncut set Of Waverley
novels, mostly IN original boards. fetched
81 500. and first edition of Sidney's Ar
cadia" brought in SIS more.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-14
BOY HAS A BURGLARS "KIT"
Arms and Theatrical Makeup Also
Found in Rooms of Juvenile Band.
Leader Is Charged with Shooting
while Robbing HIS Home.

London. April l3.-An amusing story OF
the exploits of Frank Taylor, the boy
burglar OF Robin Hood Lane Station, who
was arrested a week ago. charged with
shooting ut Mr. Damon, a solicitor. Of
Carshalton, was told yesterday when the
boy. who is only fifteen years old. was
brought up on remand at the Croydon po-
lice court
Taylor was caught in Mr. Damon's
house, and when his story of having en-
tered II by mistake was not believed. he
fired a shot at Mr.. Damon from a revol-
yer. and attempted 10 escape. He was
captured after a struggle. in which he
bit Mr.. Damon's hand severely
Edwin John Barrett. fourteen years Ole,
was also arrested as one OF his accom-
plices. and he made a confession IN which
he declared that he had accompanied
Taylor on ten expeditions. the object OF
which was robbery, He said that Taylor
forced him to accompany him. and stand
outside while Taylor entered the houses
The police stated yesterday that they
had discovered that two other boys were
also members Of Taylor's band OF Juye-
il4lt bui5iais, di1u tilAt Luey Aau u4tcu
fifteen robberies which occurred since
Christmas 10 the band. When they visit
ed TayIor's house they found the follow
ing articles in his room.
A pair OF handouts
Black velvet coat. with TufTies and
trimmed with lace at the cuffs.
Pair Of jack boots with spurs.
Three sword bayOnets.
Three air guns.
A breech-loading fowling piece.
Several wigs and moustsches.
A theatrical makeup box.
They also found "a large quantity OF
sensational literature. and they learned
that the boy had taken lessons in Wrest-
ling and in the use OF firearms.
A solicitor who appeared for Taylor
urged that his mind was unhinged by the
literature he had been reading, but the
ma gistrates decided 10 send him to the
Cornwall reformatory ship for three
years They discharged Barrett, believ-
ing that he was acting under the infiu-
ence OF Taylor.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-14

wonderful composure OF the accused
woman He first denied using violence to-
ward the girl, and asserted that he had
only been brusqUc.
"Why did you not mention the Incident
IN the dossier?" asked the president Of
the court
Lauener was so confused by this ques-
tion that he could give no reply.
Did I not spit in your face?' demand
ed the girl
Certainly not" replied Lauener.
The girl drew herself up in the dock,
and in tones OF the utmost contempt eX-
claimed, Il would like 10 repeat the Oper-
alton. you coward.
The president hastily interposed with
the remark, Il consider the act was
done"
The Magistrate Rehuked.
This prououncement was received with
loud applause, which was renewed when
the judge added that he would send a re-
port of the magistrates conduct 10 a dis
ciplinary committee of the highest court.
The magistrate retired from the witness
box discounted, and his place was taken
by Capt Frutiger, the governor Of the
prison at ThOune, who said that Lauener
committed further acts of revenge by or
dering the girl TO be deprived of water
and also books, including the Bible.
The calmness. intelligence, and self-sac-
ritice displayed 10y Nile. Leonueff during
the trial increased the sympathy which
had been felt for the misguided young
woman. whose head has been turned by
revolutionary ideas. and 1t is generally
believed that, as a result of the day s
proceedings, the sentence on her viii be
very light
Two of the most pathetic figures IN
court We're the girls parents, who sObbed
pitifully during the proceedings.
y cannot turn and look at them" the
girl said "or I shall break down myself. -
After The lawyers had spoken IN her be
half Mile Leonteff pleaded eloquently
for the cause OF the Russian people. She
is a tall. slender giTl, and beyond the
slight pailor of her face she showed no
sign Of fear when she addressed the court
in fluent French.
She came 10 Switzerland. she said. to
study medicine, and there she began to
recognize thai the Russian people wanted
more than quinine. and that it was the
national sores that needed TO be healed.
She explained that she wanted 10 kill
the oppressors of her people. and to this
end she had stored the bombs that were
found in her room.
During the girls speech one juryman
was so overcome with emotion that he
tainted. and the proceedings Of the court
were stopped for ten minutes until he re-
covered.
The suspense of the girls parents dur
ing the quarter OF an hour that the jury
WAS absent was terrible. When tbs sen
tenee was pronounced her mother elied
My poor, poor child," and s0bbeG Sc
piteously that all the women in court
were soon sobbing in unison.
ed person in the court She waited calm
" while the jury was absent and looked
the judge in the face as he pronounced
sentence.
Then. with bowed head. and without
daring TO look in the direction of heI
parents. she left the court between twC
warders.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-14
IMPOSES TAX ON BACHELORS
Hessian Parliament VIII Ask Pay
from Those Remaining Single.
Unmarried Employees of the State to
He Assessed If Bill Is
Approved.

Berlin. April I3.-A tax on bachelors has
been imposed by the lower house Of the
Hessian parliament
The bill, which is to come into force
on April 1 next. provides. IN view Of
the prevailing dearness or food. rent, SC.
for an annual supplementary grant to be
given 10 persons in the employ Of the
state Fhose incomes do not exceed $500
per annum. The grant varies between so
and $50 AS the bill stands, however.
bachelors who have only personal respon-
sibilities are to receive only one-half the
grant
a clause in the original bin ordained
that persons in the employ OF the state
who neither are nor have been married
shall receive only half this amount; but
an amendment was passed granting the
full sum 10 bachelor employees who main
tain home for parents, relatives. or
adopted children.
The Hessian government does not favor
the amendment, as II viii necessitate in
Quiries into the private affairs OF en-
plOyes, but it viii probably accept the
situation If the upper house agrees with
the lower house on the subject
Il is stated that locally the preference
thus shown to married over bachelor en-
pl0yes of the state IS approved. and con
sidered fully justified, as officials are man
ifesting an ever-growing disincfiuatiOn 10
marriage
The Washington herald., 1907-04-14
PARIS POLICE GET RAFFLEs.
Youth FashiOnabIy Dressed Caught
Trying 10 Rob villa.

Paris. April 13-The police here have
arrested Partisan "Rafies," but, curl
ously enough. he is a ''Ranes' who knows
no French
He was arrested in the small hours this
morning as he was climbing the garden
wall Of a villa IN Vincenues. He wore d
frock coat and trousers Of excellent cut.
made by a London tailor; a silk hat and
gray suede gloves. He carried a cane,
which on examination proved TO be hol-
low and 10 contain q complete and excel
lent outfit of burglars tools
The man wore a suit of chain mall un-
derheath his weIl-ftting clothes. and vas
found 70 have a lot OF money on him,
several hundred pounds worth Of old sill
yer, three loaded revolvers. and a dagger.
His silk hat contained an ingenious little
machine for blowing up safes and opening
difficult locks.
The mysterious burglar has refused TO
give his name and address. He VIII an
swer questions IN Russian, German, OF
English. and the police think that they
have captured the leader OF large gang
Of international burglars.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-14
CzAR PARDONS MURDERERs.
Jews Are Practically DefenseIess
Against "BIacI Hundred"

St Petersburg, April 13.-The Constitu-
tionai Democrats have decided not to in
terpellate n. Stolypln on the subject OF
the assassination OF DR.. Yollos. as they
fear that at the present moment such a
course would only excite passion and
lead TO no useful result.
In the meantime. the government has,
for decency's sake, ordered a strict in
vestiga1On into the matter. The inyes-
tigation VIII, of course, be fruitIess, as
the investigators for the most part he
long 10 the notorious Union OF Russian
People The murdeTers of NJ Hertzen-
stein live in safety in St Petersburg,
where they attend meetings of the union,
yet the government processes not TO bs
able TO find them In the case OF Demo
Gratis. however, the police do not show
such impotence. Democrats are tracked
down and deported daily
Even when convicted. the Gar pardons
murderers belonging 10 the union Re-
Gently four pOgromists convicted OF muir
der were condemned TO imprisonment,
though they merited death To-day their
pardon Dy the Gar is published. Thus it
comes about that the Russian people. and
more especially the Jews, are defense
less against the outrages Of the BLACK
Hundred gangs
The Washington herald., 1907-04-14
WOULD KEEP ARMAMENTs.
Germany May Make FiascO of The
Hngue Pence Conference.

St Petersburg. April 1S-Unless an
agreement can be reached by Germany
and Great Britain regarding the latter's
proposal to limit ornaments, The Hague
peace conference VIII probably be a com
plete fiasco.
The Russian government is reported to
be greatly discouraged at the result of
Prof. de Martens tour of the European
courts on behalf of the Gar, to urge the
participation of the powers in his scheme
of disarmament.
It is stated on reliable authority that
Germany objects to Great Britains pro-
posal for the Limitation of armaments, and
demands its withdrawal Should Germany
be successful in this. Great Britain viii
probably withdraw from the conference,
and the United States may do likewise
If Great Britains proposal is maintained
on the programme of the conference, II
is probable that Germany, and. perhaps,
Austria. will withdraw.
The Car is reported TO be endeavoring
to secure an agreement between Great
Britain and Germany on this point. and
he is in personal communication with the
Kaiser
The Washington herald., 1907-04-14

Geneva, April 13.-Much sympathy is felt
here for the Russian girl terrorist, Tati-
ana Leonueff. daughter OF a Russian
councillor of sta-e, who is charged with
numbering N. Muller. a well-to-do Pari-
sian, at the Jungfrau Hotel. Interlaken,
on September last and who, after a
sensational trial here. was condemned 10
four years Imprisonment, twenty years
expulsion from Switzerland, and a fine
Of $50.
The girl shot n. Muller. whom she mis-
took for M. DOurnoyo, the Russian min
lister of the interior. while he was sitting
at a table, and when she was arrested,
she exclaimed; This man has been con-
demned to death by a decree of the Rus
sian revolutionary committee"
Charges of Cruelty.
At the opening of the last day of her
trial Mile. Leontief created a sensation
by declaring that she had been brutaily
treated in prison by the examining mag
istrate. NJ. Lauener. and it was on this
point that the interest in the days pro-
ceedings was centered
The excitement in court was intense
M4lNA4 tAtS 6tAA5 %+AAA4it anu us
and without the least trace Of fear. cross
examined the magistrate and his gem
darmes, and forced them TO admit that
she had been subjected 10 most violent
treatment
The gendarmes tried TO hold back the
truth All they would say in the exami-
nation IN chief was that when the girl
was photographed, they We're ordered by
NJ. Lauener to hold her hands.
Then the girl put a few pointed ques-
ti0ns to them, and the gendarmes reveal
ed all the circumstances. They admitted
that NJ. Lauener in fit of temper, laid
hold OF her. but whether by the throat or
the arms they were not certain, and that
her clothing was torn of
The next witness was Lauener himself
he displayed considerable nervousness.
which was IN striking contrast to the
The Washington herald., 1907-04-14
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST.

A large new organ win soon be ready
for use in ST. Peters, Rome It Is par
ticularly adapted for accompaniment 70
congregational singing. and has long
been needed in the great church Of the
Vatican.
The new halls OF the National Roman
Museum, in the baths of Dioclctian,
were opened IN Rome on March is. The
Discobolo della Regina Elena, a very
beautiful copy Of the celebrated bronze
statue by the Greek sculptor AIirone,
stands in a small room. 1t was found
by the Queen OF italy on the royal es-
tate Of Castel PorZiano, in April, 1906.
The health Of the Emperor of Austria
Hungary is 50 good that he viii not 90 to
Abbazia this spring, but viii Pay a long
promised visit TO Prague this month
Beyond few dinners at court. no special
festivities viii be given in his honor at
the Bohemian capital. The ArchduChess
Maria Aununziata viii be present ia
Prague at the same time as the monarch.
The Crown Princess Of Sweden is
spending the spring months in Rome.
This royal lady is very delicate. and
passes very little Of her tiTae iIrthe cold
and rigorous climate Of Stockholm. Fer
that reason court life in Swedens capital
has for many years been very quiet, as
the King and Queen are too old to take
any interest in social life or court festivi-
ties The Swedes hailed the arrival Of
young princess in their country with
great JOY when Princess Margaret Of
Connaught was married 10 the eldest son
Of the crown prince. The crown pr.n
cess, who has her usual apartments IN
the Grand Hotel while in Rome. Is
daughter of the Duke OF Baden, and,
consequently, second cousin to the Ger
man Emperor.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-14
POLICE KILL sMUGGLERs.
Attempt to Carry Ammunition TO
Tribesmen Proves Fatal TO Two.

Lucknow, April IA remarkable dis
covery of ammunition smuggling has been
made here, after fight, in which two
Pathans were shot.
Two eonstsb bles. returning from patrol
duty. found three Pathans. with several
camels. preparing to cross the bridge of
boats connecting the Nowshera canton
ment with the North Bank Of the Kabul
River. When questioned, they said they
We're going TO Swat and had nothing ex-
cameis
The police asked to see the bags. and
were then offered bribes, which they re-
fused. They insisted on the search. and
when they were Joined By q third con-
stable a free fight ensued.
Two Pathans were shot and the third
surrendered.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-14
WRECKS THEATER.
d by BaiIias and Actors
ad Their salaries

d by BaiIias and Actors
ad Their Salaries
13.-The municipal theater
was wrecked last night by
which was infuriated at the
he performance and the re-
management to return its
entr acte bailifs entered
session Of the evenings re-
faction Of a debt. The ac-
ely demanded their salaries.
was no money TO pay them
TO work.
anager announced the stop
lay the audience loudly de
sturn OF its money. and as
ssible. it smashed the seats
broke the electric lamps,
everything breakable.
was torn TO pieces and the
was completely wrecked
lent force of police could
o restrain the rioters.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-14
nor,s stranee Apnetite.

London, April 1S-A valuable sho
belonging to a lady at Haywards
having died, it was suspected that ,
been poisoned. A veterinary 81
made a post-mortem examination. b
stead Of poison he found a sponge,
brush, piece of red flannel. s.
stones, hay, leaves, and pieces of
Indigestion" was given as the cal
death.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-14

Berlin. April IA long dramatic strug-
gle between divorced parents for the pos
session Of child passionately loved by
both. ended last Thursday IN The kidnaD-
ping from Grossfiottbeek, near Hamburg.
OF Eddie Krieger, a handsome. blue-eyed
American boy Of twelve. As he was
playing ia a garden the boy was seized
by pair Of masked men, gagged. and
carried off, while the maddeHed mother.
who had recovered her child only the day
before, viewing the scene from a window,
shrieked IN vain for help
Police Bamed.
The German police are completely baf-
fed as 10 the identity or whereabouts 0f
the abduetors, and have asked the police
Of every capital and every port in Eu-
rope 10 assist in unraveling the mystery.
There are indications that the kidnappers
started for Holland.
The father Of the child is a German
American physician. DT. George KTieger.
formerly resident ID Chicago. where hs
married the daughter Of a wealthy spe-
cialist named Bart. From her he was di-
vorced IN 1905, and she was given Gus
tory Of the child the father being grant-
ed permission 70 see him at stated inter-
walls. On the last Of these occasions DIT.
Krieger fed from Chicago with the son.
He left clews that they had gone 10 Can
ada, but IN reality they came 10 Germany,
where the doctor resumed the practice OF
his profession at Neustadt. He placed
the son ia a private school at Hanover
under the guardianship Of a local rail-
way official named Angres.
Woman RemarrIes.
The mother had meantime remarked,
becoming The wife Of a Dr. Macdonald.
Detectives having ascertained The real
whereabouts of her child, Mrs. Macdon-
aid arrived in Germany on March q for
the purpose Of recovering possession OF
him. Finding that the order OF the Amer
lean divorce judge was invalid IN this
country, she proceeded to fulfill the re-
quirements of German law, which she
succeeded in doing in the face OF the
tenacious opposition on the part OF the
Hanover guardian who resorted even 10
hiding the boy. Angres finally consented
to give up the child. and formally trans
ferred him TO the mothers possession at
the Hotel Bristol, Hanover. last Wednes-
day. On Thursday she lost him.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-14

Belgrade, April l3.-Ex-Queen Natalie
'-r~+'--- he Lat, King Of Servia. has in
,rtune Of SlCO.00O by a decision
arrest courts. which has given
session Of the Obrenovitch es-
umania-
ecree Dr, Petronievitch, the
secretary, Is rehabilitated and
lain compensation from the
Fnment for wrongful imprls-
win be remembered that he
by the revolutionary cabi-
illegally disposed Of part Of
OF these estates at King
ddding. and was condemned
Imprisonment.
lian courts have now affirm
ands in question were the
eTty of the King, and that
perfectly justified In direct
airy to employ the revenues
Us private uses
The Washington herald., 1907-04-14
sEARCHLIGHT BALLoO

Wireless Messages to BE s.
Earth from IA DirfEible Mach
Berlin. April 1S.-Count zeppelii
has received an imperial grant of
toward the reconstruction Of his d
balloon and for experiments, is al
resume his trials over Lake Coustai
During the winter various improy,
have been made with the steerh
rangement, and the balloon has bee
vided with electric searchlights a
ceiving apparatus for wireless teleg
The Washington herald., 1907-04-14
BEAT GIRL TERRORIST
Officials and Keepers Accused
by Russian Woman.
CROWDS SYMPATHY WITH HER

Tatiana LeOntieT, Who Shot French
mnn by Mistake for Cars Minis
ter, Makes Serious ChaFges-GirI
Is Sentenced to Four Years Ina
prisonment in Geneva Courts.