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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Mrs. Nellie Heriord, and daughter.
Miss Maude Herford and Miss Edith
Van Meter, daughter OF DR.. I'd Van
Meter, of Denver, who have rented the
Potter apartments in the Hall cottages
for the summer months, arrived here
Thursday morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

ia. Whiteselle. OF Cors.cana, Texas,
was in camp Thursday on visit to the
L. S tunnel on Chicago creek in COM
pany with Manager L. z. Fitzgerald.
Mr.. Whlteseiie, who is interested in the
L. S tunnel, is on his way to Europe on
pleasure trip.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Mrs. o. W. Lowell is spending the
summer at Wildwood, New Jersey, and
will be joined by her husband at that
place later i'll the season.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Geo. W. DeGrof departed last Mon
day for South Dakota where he will
spend the summer on visit with his
brother.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

d. Cameron, OF Pittsburg. Pa, arrived
"Wednesday for snort recreation visit,
and to inspect mining property in which
he is interested.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Edmund Rouse of the Roberts Bros
Mercantile Co, received permission
from his wife Thursday afternoon to
make trip to Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Alfred Freim and wife will give
social at their home next Thursday
afternoon aud evening, for the benefit OF
the Swedish Mission church.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22
Notice.

The undersigned having disposed OF
the LueGers saloon business to James
clyde, hereby gives notice ths, all &C
counts against said business mus, be pre-
seu,ed a; ouce; and that all persons in
are hereby notified TO make arrange
r-leuts for the settlemeH. of the same.
MRS. ODEAL LUEDERs.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Mrs. Louis Baehr was passenger on
the Thursday noon flyer for the big
town OF Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Rev ". d. Wright will occupy the
pulpit at the Preshy terian church to-
morrow morning and evening
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Dr.. G. W NcClanahan and Geo W.
Moecnpt again went Denverward yes
terday morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Children 5 day services will be held
at the Methodist church tomorrow eve
ming commencing at 7'5o p. m, and
will consist OF a program by the young
people, including the The Crown Of
June"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Mrs. John Nicolson went 10 the me
tropolis on the Thursday noon fast
train in charge OF Conductor o Mara
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Judson Stout, the Chicago creek dairy
man, has purchased ranch near Fort
Morgan, Colo, and will remove to that
place with his family the coming week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Mrs. J. W Cook. OF Ossawa,am!e,
kans., is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. II
Colburn and family.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

FOR REST-A fat of uuturnishe
rooms. Inquire a, 2o63 <. Miner st.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

s. W. Aiken and wife, of Denver, are
the the guests of Alderman A. NJ. Aiken
and wife in Grass Valley tins week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Sherman l. Work, the contractor anc
builder, wen, to Denver city on Thurs
day noon ; fast flyer.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Nels Nelson and wife on Wednesday
their family. 1t was a baby girl.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Antoine Eckherg and wife have gon,
to Greeley and vicinity for severa
weeks visit with relatives and friends
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22
Dentistry,

Dr. W. T. Cain over Merchants and
Miners bank
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Clarence Beall and wife were visited
by the stork at their Arvada home
last Friday, and the new girl baby has
since been the chief attraction at their
house
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

At Boulder fcI the celebration and
opening of the Chau,auqua, July Attn.
Less then half rates via Colorado s.
Southern Ry
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Geo, II. Curnow, the expressman,
rele phone Nos. Black TIA and Forks 27
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22
SHORT SIFTINGS.

guest OF +. d. Wiley last Sunday
at Edith lake
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Try US for ranch eggs, Vegetables
poultry and meats. THERo & Co.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

deed was recorded Tuesday in which
l.. l.. Snyder conveyed to the Phiia-
delphia Gold Mining, Milling and
Tunueling com pauy, the Boston lode
mining claim on Spanish Bar for a con
slderation OF s., 800. The claim was
purchased by the Philadelphia company
for a right Of way 10 drive tunnel
INTO their group of claims on the west
slope o. Bellevue mountain. The tunnel
has already been driven Iso feet on the
vein, and il Will be continued to inter-
section with the sixteen or more claims
owned by the company. The portal Of
the tunnel is located midway between
the old Don ildsou mill aud the Dover
shaft house, and will form most con
veuient outlet for the ores which will be
encountered at good depth. The man
aGeT Of the company, J. ". Boyd, states
that the breast of the tunnel will be
pushed ahead as fast as possible.
The new stone and cement sidewalks
have proved decidedly attractive to
wheelmeu, the smooth surface making
bicycle riding a delightful pastime.
Marshal 'Rourkc has observed various
vtolators OF the city ordinances doing the
sprinling stunt on the sidewalks, and
had admouished several wheelmeu.
but several OF these seem TO think that
it IS safe 20 take a spin on the walk
way when the uiuion of the law Is not in
sight. Tuesday morning, however, the
chief nailed an offender who had been
guilty, and the man, who gave the name
OF John Smith" was hailed before
Police Magistrate Wilkins, where he was
assessed fine OF S and costs
Another Individua! was before court
that morning for violating the city or
dinsnce in regard to conducting a
slaughter house within the city limits.
The city's exchequer was enriched in the
sum OF s and the man is now familiar
with the local laws
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

II. o. Allen. the dentist.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Mrs A B. Lyon, 0: the Portland ho-
tel, returned Thursday from Brush,
Colo where she has been for the pas,
week attending a daughter, Who has
been Ill. The pa,ien, had 50 far re-
covered as to accompany her mother
to her home in this city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Miss Laura Wood ward, of Cripple
Creek, who has been visiting her brother
Vim. Wood ward and family since Thurs
day a week ago, departed for her home
this morning. She was accompanied by
Mr. and Mrs. Woodward and the latter
will make a months visit a, Cripple
Creek
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22
The Great ChAutAuqua.

Opens the Fourth of July at Boulder.
Very low rates, including admission, via
Colorado s. Southern
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

On account of the Denver -Overlan d
Jockey club, Summer Meeting, the
Colorado and Southern will sell tickets
to Denver and return every Saturday IN
fare for the round trip good to return
until July 18th going passage to com
meuce on date OF sale. Continuous pas
sage in each direction.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

]. W Boyd departed yesterday morn
ing on . mine eNperting mission IN
Ne. Mexico
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

o. L Kiuk-sd departed yesterday
afternoon for a visi, 10 his former home
in Virginia
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

J. H Mar kervIs on Thursday in Dem
yer puchased another carload of top
grade corn-ted cattle for the Peoples
Market of this city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Fl. Clarke aud wife returned Mon
day evening from a short vlsi, IL the
city of iights.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-22

Juue IL. 1927.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28

had always been Well. all the arrangements had
been made, the hour for the operation almost at
hand. We alone. | stood watching her put
the last little odds and ends into her handbag All
was ready, and We started To 90. My hand was on
the knob OF the door when l stopped, turned, and
looking around Al her. said.
49, My dear, know that am very selfish and ought
not to say what | am going to, but don't want to
have Your eyes fooled with They all right
they They look just they did the very first
time | ever saw thcn-thc same eyes looked into
when | fell IN love with you-the same ewes that
looked up into mine and told me that my love was
returned | have felt and seen that expression in
them through all the years since then, and don't
want it changed now. This operation might make
you look better to other people; but to me YOU
prcttIcr as YOU are-as YOU were when | FIRST
you. No, my dear, | should miss the way you've
always looked, and don't want any changes So,
If you don't mind, please lets keep your dear eyes
just they always have been.
She looked up with surprised JOY and said,
Why. it was only for your sake that | was even
thinking of having anything done, and If you feel
that way about IL II
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28

craving under a tent.
A silver dollar was
offered to anyone who
could ride the trick
mule round the ring
| said | wanted TO try
it, and they let me get
on. | managed to 60
nearly round the ring
before the mule thr6 y
me ovec his head.
Then | asked T. |
might try again. This
time | mounted, facing
the rear, and took
hold of the mules tail
He was so demoral-
lied that he forgot
his part, and we went
peaccably around, and
] carried of the dol
lar.
During the visit
Grant and Pickett
often discussed the
movements of the war
in which they had
been on opposite sides,
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28

+ was The summer ot I664 General Pickett and
J were riding along the line, looking over al the
Federal gunboats and monitors not more than SIX
hundred yards from headquarters, when sud
denly | saw a puff Of smoke drifting, scattering.
becoming a shadow as il loated higher and
was lost against the blue sky
Look-look, General l said. Isn't that
beautiful"
Dangerously beautiful. It's from shell. The
enemy firing over there. Come, dear; whip up
your horse, and let me get you out Of this quick
as | can"
No. indeed" I said I'm not bit afraii and
if were, General do you think would let Pickett 5
men see me rum?
Come, dear pleasel You are in danger, useless
danger and that is not bravery, he said.
The Generals soldiers did not seem TO agree with
him. and Corses brigade when we passed sent up
cheer after cheer as l rode slowly along. ust then
Captain Smith came across the field to greet US.
What IS the cause Of the firing, Captain2" asked
the General.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28
Light Hearted as Children

WTELL. Pickett, was glad, and she was glad |
w united the bonnet strings | had watched her
tying carefully threw the bonnet the floor be
hcve and took her by the hand and turned and
walked back into the room, as light hearted pair
of children The veil of uncertainty had been parted,
and a heavy load mad been lifted from our hearts.
Grant reached over and patted her hand and the
President OF the United States looked into the
eyes that had looked their love into those OF the
young Captain in the years agonc and had become
more beautiful to him in all the changes of time
In the academy Grant noted for superb
horsemanshp and celebrated for making the
highest leap known IN the annals of West Point.
He told me about his first experience in riding in
public.
" 1t was in a circus he said and got in by
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28

and try our guns too,
please, and then Ill
go. / said.
" Notfor theworld,
replied the General
" The enemy are not
shooting at US. Mrs.
Grant IS a kind hearted
woman, and would
not even shoot this
way if she thought II
interrupted our morn
ing ride Besid1s, she
IS very cross eyed and
doesn't know direc-
tiOns
The Captain saluted
the General, lifted his
captome suggestlvely
pointing 10 the beau
tiful grove on our left,
and rode away. ] was
watching his graceful
horsemanship. which
the SoutherneT has by
inheritance through a
long line Of ancestors,
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28
Invited Her and the Baby

T1IIE first time ever spoke TO General Grant was
Il at the Washington railway station Not long
after he became President Of the United States he
sent invitation to me and the baby and an order
to General Pickett to come and visit hIrn
Hello, Pickett Upt your old war tricks, coming
in ahead of the train!" he said came upon him
sitting in his carriage at the station lnnocenty wait
ing not knowing that the train had arrived. He
referred to an incident during the
My first sight OF Washington was from the Pres-
dents carriage. Mrs Grant beautiful hostess,
and all went well till night came, when was 50
afraid that my baby would cry and disturb our
hosts that | could hardly sleep The next day. upon
speaking Of my uncasness, the President SAID:
let the baby do just what he pleases. The
whole place belongs TO him"
One evening when we were renInlsclng told Mrs;
Grant OF having her before, when General
Pickett who loved to tease me- repeated, much to
my dismav my bellgerent remarks on that occasion
and the argument which he had used TO curb my
anxiety
And do you know Pickett Grant interrupted
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28

relieving my embar-
rassncnt. that once
we were foolish enough
TO think seriously OF
having an operation
for that We had CON
suited the best sur
geons and been as
surcd that ii was a
Very simple thing and
not at all dangerous.
and so we had decided
To have it done But
as the time drew near
! got To Worrying
about it more and
more, and the more |
thought of it the more
! didn't want my
wife's eyes changed
even the least little
bit from what they
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28
Entertaining Mrs. Grant

T7IIE Federals are testing some guns. ! think for
Il the entertainment OF visitors They are not fir
ing al US. / learn that Mrs Grant and some friends
have come down from Washington this morning.
They are over there TO the right of that oak Mrs.
Grant, YOU see" he said, handing the field
glasses is standing between those two short stout
men The one al the left with a cigar in his mouth
is Grant. The shorter, stouteT one on the right IS
Ingalls, Grants OuarterTnaster General, who, they
saw is one of the brainest men in the army.
Yes that S old Rufus " said the General - See
him laugh the old rascal But come; o' ride on. "
No said Captain Smith, Il il isn't safe here |
would take Mrs Pickett away Turn to the left
there into that clump Of trees
Unfortunately, Captain, Mrs. Pickett outranks
me She viii not 90 and can't issue military order
as in the case Of an insubordinate"
Permit me, please, Mrs. Pickett, TO add my
enlreaties the Generals T really isn't safe here
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28
By LA SALE CORBELL PICKETT

HE first time
g ! saw Gen
E eral Grant
E wasthrough
our head
quarters field glasses
from the Hewlett
House line on the
James River opposite
Dutch Gap Canal.
This line across to
Swift Creek and Fort
Clifton on the Apo
mattoX was held by
Pickett S division after
the retaking of Ber-
muda Hundred. which
capture 50 pleased
General Lee that he
sent Pickett a compli-
nentarv acknowledge
nent Of his services.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28
To Honor the Confederate

HAVEN'T We got some kndling wood over here
d side of the line? Why don't strike a
light to for the young Pickett"
The light was struck by Grants order and bon
fires burned along the Federal line well to welcome
General Picketts heir.
The next day this letter, marked Unofficial" A"
came through the lines and mysteriously deliv-
cred at Pickett's headquarters
July u.s. Isoi
To GEORGE + PICKETT:
We sending congratulations 10 you the young
mother, and the young recruit
GRANT, INGAlLs. SUcKLEY.
This unofficial and the following official letter
from General Lees headquarters are still sacredly
preserved and the ink and the sentiment expressed
alike unfaded
Headquarters, Army Of Northern Virginia.
DEAR GENERAL-Accept through me the Cougratula-
tons Of the General commanding and the whole army
Ny best wishes IN addition. Yours truly
" H. TAYLOR, Acting AdJutant General.
Some DAYS later there came through the Federal
lines a beautiful silver cup engraved, For George
T. Pickett jr., from his fathers friends"
Grant was Al West Point at the same time
Pickett but in the class ahead of him In the
same flag and through the long contest of later
years, when they We're on opposite sides the old
friendship never died. After the war, when the
General and | were homeless eXiles in Canada, our
beautiful house the James having been burned by
Butler, and General Grant Lieutenant General
of the United States army he wrote q letter to
General Pickett lin March, 1900. IN II he SAID,
Il am sorry, Pickett, Your wise advisers up by
the throne there in Washingt should have
was not at all necessary; for had it required another
war the cartel between General Lee and myself
should have been carried out and you ought TO have
known il
New-York tribune., 1907-04-28

and. becoming ashamed Of my disobedience. was
about 10 turn INTO the grove, when a cannon ball
swept across the field, and then IL saw Captain
Smiths horse dash madly on, bearing his headless
body rs ! looked il swayed from side TO side and
fell hundred yards in advance of the handsome
head. My heart stood still 1t stands still even
now as ! family try TO record the dread sight
One Of the amless balls. alas, had found a mark
day across The waters on the slope quietly peace
fully smoking. always comes to me associated with
the fearful sight that followed if
On July - 1904, when General Pickett was
riding into Richmond to welcome lis first baby bow
the loving, loyal men Of his division built bonres
all along their line in honor Of the event The Army
of the Potomac knowing that there had been no
battle. We're curious and anxious accrediting the
demonstration the only plausible reason foreign
acknowledgment of independence General
Grant sent out scouts to reconnoiter and when he
learned the cause of the celebration he turned to
Ingalls, and asked:
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-01-15

A valuable catalog issued by the
Cyphers Incubator Co., of Buffalo, n
Y, is just out and can be secured
by any one interested, who will send
the company the names and addresses
of two acquaintances who keep poul
try. Of course you should mention
The Ranch in writing them. The
book contains 260 pages and some 500
illustrations, and gives much informa-
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-01-15

In our advertising columns there ap-
pears the announcement of the Sure
Hatch Incubator Co., of Indianapolis,
Ind, and Fremont, Neb. We are in
receipt of information that this COM
pany has just issued a book under
the name of the "Sure Hatch Book"
copy of which may be had for the
trouble of writing the company at
either address given in the adver-
tisement. 1t is we'll worth sending
for, as it gives much good information
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-01-15
ton regarding the raising of poultry.

In this issue Charles |. Mundy goes
before our readers with an offer OF
fine Poland China sW1ile. This is
class Of stock of which there ought
to be many more raised. They make
money for their owners; the prices
are gOod and the demand strong. In
fact the demand is so strong that the
packing houses have to ship in car
loads OF hogs, and among them the
Poland Chinas predominant.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-01-15

FOR SALE-HARNESS- manufac-
ture all kinds of harness; quality
guaranteed and prices reasonable. Thos
M. Henderson, 212 Occidental Ave-, Sc
attic, Wash.
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FOR TRADE-Quarter section in south
west Missouri the land of the big
red apple, for Washington property or
donkey engine Grant Angel, r. F..
D No. 3, Bellingham, Wash
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POLAND CHINA Sows, 20 choice ones,
bred for March and April farrow; a
few fine young boars left; all for sale
at reasonable prices. 5. w. MICS
Breeder, independence, Ore.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-01-15

WANTED-MEN AND WOMEN to learn
matchmaking, engraving and optics;
big demand for jewelers. at big wages
only about six months to graduate, prac-
tical work from the start Money made
learning; we assist graduates to posi-
tons Seattle Matchmaking, Engraving
and Optical School, Room /, 1426 Fourth
Ave-, Seattle.
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COLLIE DOG FOR SALE CHEAP
Thoroughbred female, two years old.
Is broken to drive cattle or sheep. lAd-
dress M. Maggs, 1900 Dexter Ave. Sc
attic, Wash.
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regarding the operation of incubators,
the care of chicks, etc.
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FARMS FO RSALE-In Skagit Co., SO
acres highly improved, modern build
ings, ETC., and in Chelan Co., 24O acres,
ten miles from Wenatchee. Full details
of either on application. p. L. Axling,
1926 Colman Bldg, Seattle.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-01-15

FOR SALE-Bargain: Pair thirty-two
inch chaps, excellent condition and
gun in excellent condition. Chaps were
made to order at cost of $4,000 and
Luger cost $500. Will sell both Tor
$500. Address c.. M. Burrowes, care
The Ranch, Seattle.
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MEN WANTED-To learn the barber
trade in weeks First class set of
tools free. Only reliable Colleges in the
week. illustrated Catalogue free. Call
or write Moler Barber College, 215 Occi-
dental Ave-, Seattle, Wash
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BUTTERMAKER WANTED-Will pay
$50 a month until April 1st, then $40
once Nelson Murray, Roy, Pierce Co.,
Wash.
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Trap nests are opening the eyes of
a great many to possibilities not yet
thought of in poultry culture and the
future is bright with prospects for
those who will take up poultry rails
ing and put into practice the principles
of breeding which have been the means
of the wonderful improvement seen
today in the best specimens of pure
bred horses and CATTLE
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-01-15

FOR SALE-One thoroughbred English
Berkshire boar, and some fine thor
oughbred pigs. For prices, address, G.
H. Bartlett, Route 2, Seattle Wash
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If we would have hens lay they must
have good care. The dust bath is so
cheap within the reach of every one,
yet often withheld. If it has not been
provided this year fair substitute is
coal ashes. In any case the ashes are
all right, the hens enjoying picking
out the cinders after they have had
their dust bath and though good grit
is always at hand.