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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
WESTERN NEWS.

The farmers Of Kansas are calling
loudly for help in the wheat fields.
The largest cinnamon bear ever
killed near Rawlins. Wyoming, was
slain by ]. Hurt few days ago at the
ranch of the Osborne Livestock Com
pany. The animal weighed 1,100
pounds.
Something unique IN educational
work was brought to public attention
when 700 pupils in sixteen Chicago
parochial schools where the study OF
Irish history is taught, were presented
with Irish diplomas at St. Bridgets
hall.
At Terre Haute, Indiana, Sunday
night, being taunted because he had
Joined the church, Roy Liggett shot
and killed his companion, Fred Koch
The young men were on their way
home from church. Liggett surren-
dered to the police.
A Chicago woman attorney has just
received fee of 100000. She is Miss
Mary E. Miller, who successfully prose-
cuted a suit on behalf OF the grand
children of the late William Bross for
the distribution of the 100000 estate
left by the decedent.
Over 500 subjects are listed on the
docket which the Western classified
tion committee will consider at its
July meeting in Manitou. This is the
largest list that has ever come up for
adjustment and in order to dispose OF
the entire group Of subjects, the com
mittee will hold sessions for ten days,
beginning July 9th.
Judges Sanborn, Hook and Adams.
in the United States Court at st. Paul
Tuesday rendered an interlocutory
decree whereby they temporarily sus-
pend and enjoin the enforcement Of the
order Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, which reduced the charge Of
certain railroads for the transfer of
livestock from their terminal in Chi
cago to the Union Stock Yards from 81
to 81 per car.
On account of the local option laws
in so many counties in Illinois, buffets
in nearly all railroad cars will be
closed. An order has been issued by
the Pullman company closing the buff
fet in the parlor car OF the Alton linn
tied between Chicago and st. Louis and
abandoning entirely the sale Of intoxi-
eating liquors. The order of the Pull
man company will affect Its buffets on
all roads in Illinois.
A IRE was discovered TcCcutly III
the cupola of st. Anthony's church at
Evanston, Indiana, 200 feet above the
ground. caused by a sparrow's nest.
In another case a sparrow built its
nest behind an electric transformer,
where any break of the circuit would
have set fire to the building, and an
other case is reported where spar
raw flew to its nest with piece Of
burning string from bonfire. starting
a fire which caused serious damage.
Official announcement was made re-
Gently by Vice President Mohler that
extension work on the Hartman line
will begin July 1st where 1t was
stopped several months ago because
of financial unrest which threatened
the country. Work will begin on the
Athol hill cutoff in Colorado, and ex-
tension of the branch line UP the North
Platte river from North Platte to
Northport. Large gangs ut men have
been sent to both places.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04

colorsd silk, little collar of lace
finishes the coat at neck, 1t is also
edged with q frill of the silk.
The sleeves are long. with q deep
cuff at the wrist, and are edged with
. narrow strap OF the silk, two deep
capes completely cover the empire
top. and fall over the sleeves. they
have scalloped edges, and are finished
with strap of silk and a narrow frill
Hat Of soft straw, trimmed with pale
blue shaded feathers.
Materials required: 3 yards 46
inches wide, yard silk. lace collar,
and yards Of lining.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
King Edwards Birthday Honors.

on the occasion of the official celebra-
ton of King Edwards birthday was
issued Thursday, June 25th. Four new
peers have been created and there are
ten new privy councillors, eleven bar
onets and twenty-five knights. The
peers include Sir Antony Patrick Mac
Donnell, under secretary to the Lord
Lieutenant Of Ireland, whose resigna-
tion from this post comedies with his
elevation; and George Whiteley, men,
ber of Parliament for the West Riding
Of York. who has Just resigned the post
Of liberal whip.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
GENERAL NEWS.

The forty-sixth annual convention OF
the National Educational association
opened at Cleveland, Ohio, June 29th,
with a very large attendance.
On July 18th Justice Mills at White
Plains, New York, will decide as to
whether or not the question OF Harry
X. Thaw's sanity shall be brought be-
fore Jury.
Henry Miller, aged 104 years, grew
tired of life, at Harrodsburg, in Mer-
Ger county, Kentucky, and committed
suicide, few days since. by taking
paris green. He was one Of the old
est men in Kentucky.
Secretary Taft directed the postpone
men of the meeting of the substitute
committee of the Republican national
committee to select a national chair
man from July 1st to July Sth, on ac-
count of the illness of Representative
Sherman, the vice presidential candi
date.
Mayor George B. McCIellan's title to
the office of mayor of New York City
was made clear by the decision of
Justice Lambert in the Supreme Court
June both, when he ordered a jury to
render a verdict that Mcclellan was
duly elected mayor in 1907.
Twenty Chinese actors of New York
City from the theater in Doyers street
will join with their fellow players OF
the Broadway stages in making merry
for charity at theatrical field day to be
held July 18th at the Polo grounds in
aid of the Home for Destitute Crippled
Children.
Insurance companies lose $1,066,75o
by the fire at Three Rivers, Quebec,
Monday. 1t is estimated that the ac-
tual loss will figure up to over $4,000
600.
The Swiss Aero clubs balloon, Cog
nae, has succeeded in crossing the
Alps, This feat has often been at
tempted, but never before been accom-
plished.
Bitten by a pet bulldog sixty-three
days before, treated for rabies and sup
posed to have been cured, Joseph E.
Harding. thirty-eight years old. a street
car conductor In New Orleans, died in
convulsions.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04

Will Stlu UIdlu, WHlIe OH tlc lapel VI
each csat is the letter &C" done in
gold. On the left breast is colum-
bine dc ne in silk.
Alarmed at the discovery of what is
known among the bee keepers as foul
brood, an infectious disease among
bees, AMI fearing that it will spread,
the bee keepers of Larimer county
have sent petition to County Judge
Stover asking the appointment of an
inspector in accordance with the stat
ute providing for such an officer. The
petition is signed by thirteen bee
keepers.
Under the Welcome Arch at Denver
there should be sign, Beware of Bar
bers." Certain BARRIERS, who are most
ly to be found on lower Seventeenth
street, have practice OF keeping
man in the chair until they have done
enough work to amount to as much as
$3.50 or 50 in some cases They do
this by going ahead with so-called ton
les, rubs, ETC., without asking per-
mission of the patron.
All condemnation suits brought by
the town of Ault against the Union Pa
cific for rights of way for crossings
over the railway in Au.t were dis
missed by the contestants perfecting
compromise. The road granted one
crossing of the two asked for and the
town withdrew its test case.
The Knights of Pythias association
Of the Western slope held It's first an
nual meeting and banquet at Delta
June gath. Ira MonnelI OF Montrose
was elected president and Grand juno
tion was selected as the next place Of
meeting
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
Color Combinations.

The latest manifestation of odd
color schemes is found in a costume
having a tunic skirt of electric blue
shantung silk and frivolous little
coat OF jade green satin foulard.
These coats continue to flourish. and
with them are being shown waistcoats
Of costly old tapestries or brocadss.
many Of them handsome enough to
adorn the crystal shelves Of the curio
cabinet
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
ParasoI for q Bridesmaid.

Painted parasols are again the
fashion and spring blossoms the
chosen designs. One with sprays Of
exquisitely tinted apple blossoms u
especially appropriate for . brides.
maid to carry, a. the delicate colosins
will blend with any color costume
Vogue
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
Every Swish Of skirt I. FRAGRANT,

The Parisienne, who is devoted to
the trailing gown. has her skirt
sponged about the hem after each
wearing, first with. an odorless clean
ing essence and then, with perfume,
SO that every swish Of her skirt hem
70 fragrant.-From q Paris Letter to
Vogue.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
COAT FOR YOUNG GIRL.
Hers 10 Very Pretty Garment Made
Up In Empire EtyIe.

This pretty coat is made in empire
style. the skirt fitting the yoke with
out fullness.
Pale blue cloth is used here; 1t Is
trimmed with soft frillings of the same
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04


The
e are OF striped French gngam and the belt similar
the skirt onamented with white
plat which
Of
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
Adjustable Flounces,

Adjustable Fiounces.
Deep dounces of white embroidered
muslin, gathered or plated into q
binding. can be bought ready to but.
80 to Q plain muslin petticoat
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-30
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Fred Molin has been appointed supreme
chief clerk of the knights of the Mystic
Circle, He has recently returned from Eu-
rope, where he made a circuit of the vau-
deville circuit with a slack wire perfor-
nance.
County Judge Charles Leslie will spend
the Fourth OF July in Galena Ill, with
Mr.. Les ie, who Is spending the summer
with her father there. He will leave Tues
day night and return the Monday following
the Fourth.
Rev. A. D. Lelthen, pastor Of St. Joseph's
Catholic church OF Butte, Mont, and ]. T.
Byrne of that city have been visiting
friends I'm Omaha several days. Father
Leithen goes on TO Philadelphia and Mr..
Byrne remains in Omaha longer, the guest
Of his brothers, William and Joseph Byrne.
Adjutant General ]. w. T.. Hughes of
Kansas, who is also major general of the
Kansas National Guard. one Of the most
prominent National Guardsmen in the coun-
try, is N the city on military business. He
came up from Topeka this morning in COM
pany with Colonel n. II. LOOMS, general
counsel for the Union , Pacific, who had
been spending the Sabbath with his family
at the Kansas capital. General Hughes
will return to Topeka tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-30
EVERYBODY STOPS IN OMAHA
Stopover Privileges Are Stamped on
All Tickets Now.
RAILROADS HAVE COME TO TAw
Forget where Natural Gateway is
Until Omaha Commercial Club
FOrcIbIy Reminds Them
Of 1t.

Stopovers on traBscOnt mental and other
tourist tickets will be allowed a. Omaha
and Assistant Joint Agent G. y. Drummer
has opened on affice at 219 South Four
teenth street to care for he tickets.
IAN oversight" by all the railroad com
panies left Omaha off the list at the b.
ginning of the season, when four such join,
agencies were established. The cities on
the list were Chicago, Minneapolis, st.
Paul and st. Louis. Through these cite
It was arr ranged TO allow %stopoyers at them
ranging from one week to thirty days and
at some of them several months stopoVer
could lie secured. But Omaha was forgot
ten. Thoughtless railroad officials allowed
the Omaha gateway to slip from their
minds Ike some boy hood prank which they
strive to forget as fast as possible.
And during all the time the schedule and
trains was being arranged Omaha was on
the map in big black letters. Trains passed
through and business originated and ended
at Omaha. Several of the companies had
general offices in Omaha, but they all for
get to allow stopover privileges. More
transcontinental business passed through
Omaha than through any other Missouri
river point, but the railroads allowed 1t all
to slip their minds-did not know where a
Burlington train leaving Chicago crossed
the Missouri river to get to Denver, nor
the Union Pacific railroad picked up the
sleeping cars taken out Of Chicago by the
Northwestern and Milwaukee & st. Paul.
Had not the Omaha Commercial club re-
minded the railroads of the oversight,
trains might have continued to leave
Chicago over the lines Of one company,
plunge out into the darkness and sailing
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-30
July Weather.

The following data, covering A period of
thirty-SeNen years. have been compiled
from the weather bureau records at Omaha,
Neb. They are issued to show the con-
dltions that have prevailed, during the
month in question, for the above period Of
cast of the weather conditions for the com
ing month:
= Temperature-Mean or normal tempera-
lure, IS degrees. The warmest month was
that of 1901, with an average of SIS. The
coolest month was that of 1881. with an
average Il a. The highest temperature was
LOG, N July &c, 1874. The lowest temp ri-
tJre was 50, on July 9, 1895. The earliest
date on which first killing frost occurred
in autumn, September IS, 1901. Average date
on which first Killing" frost occurred in
autumn, October u. Average date on which
last killing frost occurred I'm spring,
April Is. The latest date on which kill
ing frost occurred in spring, Nav 10, 1894
Precipitation Gain or melt d snowl-Aver-
age for the month. AS inches. Average
number of days with .O1 of an inch or more,
ten. The greatest monthly precipitation
was 1925 inches. in 1884. The least monthly
precipitation was 0.54 inch, in 1874. The
greatest amount Of precipitation Recorded
in any twenty-four consecutive hours was
4S5 inches, on July q, 1871.
Relative Humidity-Average a. m, n;
average 7 p. M, 81.
Clouds and Weather-Average number of
clear days, u; partly cloudy days, 13;
cloudy days, 6.
Wind-The prevailing winds are from the
southeast. tn average hourly velocity of
the wind is IL. The highest velocity of the
wind was siXtyofour miles from the north
east, on July 10, 1866.
state Omaha, Neb. Ia e of issue, June
20, 1908.
L. A. WELSH, Local Forecaster.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-30

wESTERN-The few days OF dry
weather have given the farmers an opp1r-
tunity to catch up with their work. The
small grain will give a large yield. TIE
corn on an average is in good shape.
WEST POINT-The weather now Is ideal
for agricultural purposes and farmers are
looking excellent and the corn is rapidly
gaining the ground lost during the pro-
longed wet spell.
COLUMBUS-The three counties. Platte.
Butler and Polk, are beginning to get a
move on them in the matter Of repairing
the Platte river bridge, for the government
is getting after them, and the powers that
be have sent word that unless the bridge
is put in better condition for travel that
the rural free delivery route going south
from here will have to be discontinued.
WEST POINT-John Lampe, an aged ard
highly respected citizen Of West Point and
a pioneer settler Of Cunning county, died at
the family home in this city on Sunday
morning. on Saturday evening he partook
OF something which affected his stomach
so severely that he suCcumbed in a few
hours. He had beer in failing health for
some months and his demise was not en-
tirely unexpected.
WEST POINT-A stranger driving an
automobile passing through the city on
Saturday evening frightened the team Of
Louis Zeplin, a drayman. who was i'm the
act of loading cream cans. The team RAJ.
away, with the result that one valuable
horse was killed and the cream spilled and
lost. The driver was arrested, fined and
compelled to pay the cost of the horse
and the spilled cream, amounting in all
to considerably over 800.
VALLEY-Instead Of the formal banquet
of the last years, the alumni Of Valley
High school gave an informal reception to
the class OF 1903 at the home Of Frank
Whitmore Friday evening. The address of
welcome was given by Miss Marion Whit
more, class of 'O6, and responded to by
Mrs. Winifred McAllister, class of 'O3.
Frank Whitmore and Rev. Zimmerman
gave very appropriate addresses. A d.
licious lunch closed a pleasant evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-30
STRENUOUS FIGHT OVER LICENSE
Hastings Ministers Get Into the Fray
I'm Earnest.

IN Earnest.
HASTINGS, Neb.. June 2~9.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Emphatic declarations of defiance
to the high license element have been given
out by the ministers who have led the pro-
hibition fight. They issued a call for
patriotic services to take place at the
Presbyterian church last night and under
the inscription, Seven Preachers-Ffre-
works-Seven,' and with an illustration of
the American flag and eagle informed the
citizens that Rev. II. b. Harrison of the
Congregational church would show; That
1t is up to the people of Hastings to say
farewell to peace and prosperity, or prose-
cute to a finish the fight which is sure to
issue in peace"
In his address Rev. Mr.. Harrison referra d
to Judge John M. Raglan, former commits
sioner OF the supreme court, who decided
in favor OF the contestant in the Gauvreau-
Van Patten election contest, as a trump"
Judge, and to his decision as trump" ac-
ton. The case which Judge Raglan decided
Is being tried before Judge DUNCAN OF the
district court. who was summoned home
from Chicago especially for this action.
Rev. c. W. Weyer of the Presbyterian
church declared: This town 10 stirred up,
and by the grace of God we will keep It
stirred up until right prevails. This is
no sunday school picnic; it's a scrap"
approximately $500 was raised to continue
II. fight to keep Hastings dry. After the
G~auvreau-Van Patten case is settled the
council will meet to consider applications
for licenses. Probably the case will be
finished tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-30
LOUISIANA TALKS SHIP SUBSIDY
Propose to Exempt Property of
Corporation from Taxa
ton.

NEW ORLEANS, June 29.-The question
whether Louisiana shall grant what IL in
effect a state ship subsidy will be acted
on by the assembly this week. The object
of the grant will be a quasi public steam
ship company, organized to conserve to the
Mississippi valley states in general and to
Louisiana in particular the advantage to
be derived from the Panama canal.
The assembly has been asked by a com
mission of rinety-nine New Orleans bust
ness and professional men, including some
of the wealthiest in this state, to incor-
porate them under the title of the Missis.
sippi Valley & Orient Steamship company.
Mayor Behrman heads the list of ninety
five names. A domestic steamship line is
them proposed as the means OF securing
this The capitalization is to be
$1O,OCO,OOO, with the privilege OF increasing
to S5O.OOO,O 900.
The subsidy feature is to consist in the
exemption of the property of this corporation
from all state taxation until 1925. To make
the Incorporation Of the company effective
a constitutional amendment will! be neces-
sary.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-30
Golden wedding CeIebration,

sARONVILLH. Neb,, June 9.-(Special)
A very pleasant social affair took place
here Saturday evening. 1t was the golden
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Chaltberg. who have resided In this
vicinity since 1885. There were present.
nine children and fourteen grandchildren,
besides over thirty invited guests. A five
course dinner was served, the same being
carried out in a color scheme in gold. both
In menu and table decorations. A happy
and impressive congratulstory address was
rendered TO the honored of the occasion
by their pastor, Rev. Lindsten Of the Lu-
theran church. The presents were beauti-
tul, numerous and costly. Later in the
evening the many old neighbors among the
townspeople further celebrated the event
by a s%erenaded and fire works.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-30
WILLIAMS GETS HIS RELEASE
Man Charged with swIndIinE Women
Has Tracks Too Well Cow
cred for Police.

Although every effort has been made
by the authorities in an endeavor to com
meet NJ. w. Williams, who is said to have
swindled Miss Fanny Weise of Lincoln Of
$50 while the latter was employed in Den
yer through the medium of a want adver-
tisement, with some crime of which he can
be cinvicted, no Information has been re-
ceived from the authorities Of other cities
where Williams operated that would war
rant his further detention. Investigation
by Postoffice Inspector Frazer failed to
disclose where Williams had used the mails
to defraud, and as he secured no money
from women. either in Omaha or Kansas
City by his clever method, he was released
from custody Monday afternoon, having
been in jail seven days.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-30

make a hit. We will also give them some
badges or buttons as souvenirs and do
everything we can to show them a good
time
Charles L. Tanning, member of the jim
committee, says there is not much to be
lone in the way of entertainment
I'VE will bring the delegates up town and
show them the city through the bottom OF
champagne glasses, or possible beer glasses,
but | fan to see what else we can do" he
says.
Both committee purpose going before the
council Tuesday evening and to the Com
mercial club for assistance. Exalted Ruler
Rine Of the Elks and President Flynn of
the Eagles will also appoint committees
to assist in the entertainment of the broth
ers who will be among the delegates.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-30
AMNESTY PROCLAIMED BY SHAH
Action Taken In Effort to Restore
Order in the Persian
Capital.


WASHINGTON, June 29.-In a further
effort to restore tranquility in the city Of
Teheran, the scene OF recent riots in Per-
sia, the shah has proclaimed a general
amnesty, according to a cablegram received
tonight by General Morteza, the Persian
minister. The message is from the Persian
government and the proclamation is dated
June 26. ,
LONDON, June ga dispatch to the
Times from Teheran paints a gloomy pic
ture Of the situation. 1t says that general
Uncertainty exists and that the feeling of
insecurity is increasing. The people are
driven 10 despair and the half-famished
soldiers, eager for loot, commit acts of
fragrance. Meanwhile the royal camp is
increasing in strength and it is said to
number 10000 men. General Liakhoff is
master of the situation and is ruling as an
absolute independent viceruy. The shah,
the dispatch concludes, seems to have no
program for the future administration Of
the country,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-30

over the long lines Of 'shimmering steel
tear a great fiery hole in the rknes ant
whistle for San Francisco without knowing
now they got on the rails of CONNECTING
lines nor where.
But the Commercial club did remind Tia,
passenger traffic managers Of the over.
sight, and it is all fixed up. For having
put Omaha into the limited and exclusive
class, the Commercial club acknowledge
lis Indebtedness to S. f. Miller, assistant
general passenger agent Of the North
western lines.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-30
Much Damage AZ Loaisvine.

LOUISVILLE, Neb., June ~29.-(Special.)
The rainfall of Saturday evening was by
far the heaviest in this section in so short
a time for years. MIL creek. which runs
through this place, was out of its banks
and swept the house OF Mrs. Bender thirty
feet from the foundation, and the furni-
ture is badly damaged by water and mud.
Bridges are out on the creeks, and a new
bridge on the Burlington just east OF town
with one-half mile OF track VAS washed
away, delaying all traffic for thirty hours