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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21
Thanksgiving Pro ,'amation

Following year in wh ch the min
ing industry of this section has demon
strated its stability by the output of a
large and continuous tonnage, it is
pleasure and salts faction to observe on
every hand increasing activity indica-
ting a steady and growing ore produc
ton. and consequent Improvement in
local business conditions. During the
past year the residents of this region
have endured no hards hips, and the
health of the community has been the
best, while the death rate has been low
er than in any town or city of its size
in the state.
Our city is located in the most beau
tiful section of the Centennial state !;
surrounded by mountain peaks and car
yons, upon which Gods sunshine IS
lavished daily throughout the year; with
pure mountain water, and mineral
springs not equalled elsewhere in tt e
United States, Idaho Springs is gen =
ously endowed with the most des.ral le
of Natures gifts. In addition we have
a wealth of gold and silver ore lyi & in
lodges, undercut by great crosscut
tunnels at depths of from quar-
ter to half mile below
the surface wa ch are yielding a
steadily increasing flow of mineral for
the mills and smelters. The inhabit-
ants of this locality have every reason
to be thankful for the many blessii g :
bestowed by the Almighty.
Therefore. l, Harry l.. Roberts,
mayor of the City of Idaho Springs.
in accordance with custom, do hereby
proclaim and set aside Thursday, the
26th day of November, 1908, as a day
in which the people should cease their
avocations, and in the houses of wor-
, ship, homes or humble cabins, render
thanks to God for the blessings of
heal h, wealth and happiness of the
past year, and ask its continuance dur
ing the coming twelve months.
H. L. ROBERTS,
Mayor.
Attest:
CHAs BRANDsTETTER,
City Clerk.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21
Visitors from the East

Mr.. G. S. Avery, of Massachusetts,,
was in the city the first of the
week looking over several mining prop
critics in which he and his associates
are interested. He is visiting several
of the mining camps in Montana, Colo
RADIO and other states with the view of
thoroughly posting himself as to what
is being done and the general condition.
He is one of those men who believes
that right hurts no one and practices
his belief; hence his trip of several
weeks duration to ascertain the true
situation of companies in which he has
placed his stock with his friends and
clients. He was very much pleased
with his visit here and was very agree
ably disappointed in finding class of
people in mining camps who were on
equal footing in intelligence, courtesy
and morality as those of old settled
eastern communities. If all mining
agents were as straightforward, palms.
taking and conscientious ~ Mr.. Avery,
there would be very little, if any fault
finding with mining companies. He
was accompanied by Mr.. Ge orge Nj.
Hoadley Of the same state.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21
Business Changes Hands S

George Oxley this morning severed
his connection with the Metropolitan
restaurant, his interests going to h $
associate, MIR. T. j. Weaver who
will devote his entire time to the bus
mess Viii e the new proprietor is
somewhat of stranger, coming recent
ly from Nebraska, he has made "A host
Of friends and we bespeak for him an
abu dance Of success in the undertal =
ing. ''B shop Oxiey (and every body
knows and likes the "B .shop'D has
proven to be a past master" in any
line of business, and no matter where
his future may be cast. tine best W sh-
es of the entire community VIII gowlth
him.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21
Odd Fellows Entertain

As was predicted, the night of
November IA was banner one for
Wildey Lodge No. 33, and Ridgley
Encampment No. %. l. o. o. F.,
and it will be long cherished in mem
ory by those participating in the festiv-
tiles. The locals entertained as in
vited guests the heads of the order
in Colorado. among them being Worthy
Grand Patriarch Samuel Andrew,
Past Grand Patriach Richard Nichol-
son, Grand Secretary J. M. Norman,
Grand Scribe C. J. Nash. Added to
this list were representatives of the
order from Georg town, Central City
and Black Hawk. The evenings
amusement was started by the initia-
ton of two candidates by the Subor-
mate lodge, the new ritual being used
f6r the first time. This was followed
by the Encampment comforting the
Patriarchial degree on two candi-
dates. This work occupied the time
until midnight, when recess was
called, during which the entire men,
bership and visitors enjoyed banquet
at the Portland hotel during the serv-
ing of which toasts and responses were
indulged in by many speakers. Returning
to the lodge room after the banquet,
many hours were pleasantly passed in
smoking, storytelling etc.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21
Hungry Office Seekers

The democratic county committee for
Clear Creek county met in this city Sun
day afternoon which was attended
by nearly all the officers-elect for the
ensuing biennium. The matter of ad-
justing such bills as were owing was
considered and favorable action pertain
ing thereto was taken. The committee
endorsed the following parties for state
positions: A. ]. McAndrews, exam
iner of mineral lands; V. l. Noxon,
commissioner or state measurer of prin
ing; Andrew Sandburg. deputy war
den of the Canyon City penitentiary;
A. ]. Windnagle and Dolly Leyden for
deputy license inspectors; for clerk OF
district court for this county, w. A.
Maxwell. Sim Fisher has already been
selected for deputy county clerk and
recorder and H. H. DeFrance for dis
nict court reporter. This last ap-
p6intment is made by the district
court
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21
Social Ethics

The Social Ethics Sub met at the
home of Mrs. w. B. Stewart yesterday
afternoon There was good attend
ance and very interesting meeting.
interesting.
Thanksgiving of Olden times Mrs.
Roberts.
Thanksgiving of today-Miss Evans
Character Sketch of Thos. Edison
Mrs. Weeks
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21
Power Company Pushing

A large force of workmen engaged on
the construction of the Central Colorado
2Nwer company has been removed from
mere to the Miller ranch the other side
of Floyd hill, and will operate both east
and west from that point. Several
towers have been erected on Filtration
hill and the wire stringing force is
somewhere in the neighporhood of
Lamartine. The new building at the
foot of Fifteenth avenue has all the
structural iron in place, and the brick
masons will commence the enclosure
work as soon as the material can be
placed on the ground. No expense
is being spared to make the transfer
mer house one of the most modern and
complete in the west, with an eye sin
|gle to future needs of the company.
A fine streak of ore has been found
in the Golden Age tunnel at a dis ance
in of about fifty feet. j. J. Hoban,
he manager brought down some sam
Pies of quartz showing that the vein
solid naturalization is fully eight
pches wide. 1t contains lead, gray
ppper and iron. The lode was opened
by the cross cut tunnel that is being
fiven from ellison Gulch. Along
th this solid streak is gouge matter
at is about two feet in width. The
mpany is leveling the ground at the
rtal to putt building that will ia
tate the work. The tunnel is pene-
ting the rich section in which are
ated the Silver Age mine, Gold
ldal and others. The company pro-
es to push work without interruption
all indications are most favorable
success.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21
lt's Curnow a Wood

R. f. Wood, more famliarly
known as plain Bob" last Thursday
purchased half interest in the barn
and transfer business Of George Cur
now and will devote his time directly
to the business. In thus uniting interest
of two such progressive and enterprising
business men, both of whom having
extensive experience in this line, makes
the firm unusually strong.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Dave Ellis Everybody knows Dave)
was up from his home at Denver Ia st
Tuesday, looking after his realty and
mining holdings While he is citizen
of the states capital, he looks more
contented here than any place else.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

The ladies of the alvary Church
Guild will give grand ball at the opera
house on Thanksgiving eve. A turkey
dinner will be served at the same place
from ) to O'Clock, and at midnight !,
second dinner will be served,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Treasurer Elect William Gleason
was an outbound passenger ou the ear
ly train Tuesday, but covered his get.
away with mystery SO much so that
the papers were not wise as to his les
tination,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

George Cooper was a passenger for
Denver yesterday where he was called
into conference with his associates con-
concerning mining matters.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Frank Percy, superintendent of the
St. Regis. tunnel proposition up Chi
cago creek, spent several days inDen-
Yer this week in consultation with his
mining associates
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

DR.. Shaller was in the city Thursday
and gave out the information regard
ing the big rike tn It has been made
in the Katy Emmett mine located up
Cascade creek. The ore is very rich in
gold and was found in an adit level
one hundred feet west Of the old shaft.
The streak is solid in places and
there is also a streak of hornolende
that carries as high as twenty five
ounces of gold. A sample shipment
has been made to the sampler. The
mine has lots of low grade ore in ad-
dition to these high grade streaks.
The property is held by Drs. Shaller
and Abbott
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Miss Howard Evans returned Thurs
day from a short visit at the state me
tropolis.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Manager J. r. Allison is grading the
property which he purch sed from
Major Powell, up soda Avenue, pre-
paratory to enlarging the house and
making it his future residence.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

c. S. McGinnis of the Ellis barns
left yesterday morning for a few
days visit with relatives in the valley
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

P. P. Barber transacted business al
the state capital the middle of the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Clarence Marchington and family re
turned yesterday morning from visit
in the valley.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

George Stevens was up from the big
city several days this week looking
after his mining interests.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

John W Ward is out again after a
three weeks tussel with an attack of
pneumonia.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Genial Tom johnson shook the golc
dust OF the Two Brothers from his feet
and went to Denver on Tuesday morn.
ing on business trip.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Miss Minnie Coad of the Gazette
force, spent several days in Denver
this week, visiting with friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

4. ]. McAndrews has not allowed
politics to blind his eyes to his mining,
interests, and even during the heat of
of the late political battle, has carried
forward his operations.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Mrs. Carrie Mason has been a visitor
to Denver this week, a guest of rela-
tves.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Manager A. M. Wells, of Two
Brothers property. came up from Den
yer Thursday to look after his mining
interests.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Father McCabe spent couple of days
in Denver this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Manager Fisher has been again able
to bring the Cecil property into the lime
light, this week opening up an eight
inch streak of $400 ore. This old time
produc in one of the best properties s
in the district, ard Mr.. Fisher prom
ises to sustain the reputation of the
property.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Mr. and Mrs. R b. Morton, accom-
panied by the baby, come up from Den
YER last Wednesday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Civil Engi eer Brown was called to
the valley yesterday on business matter.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Druggist H. A. Elliot tore himself
away from his prescription case long
enough yesterday to ride the vanished
cars to the state capital.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Excavations are going forward at the
Black Eagle for the installation of a
modern plant on the property. The
mining world will soon hear from this
bonanza proposition
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Swanson, the shoeman, spent cou-
pie of days in Denver this week where
he purchased line of goods for the
spring and summer trade.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Ebert Champion left Monday for
Nashville. Kansas, where he will spend
the winter.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Judge Patton was down from the
county seat Thursday telling his friends
chow it happened
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Bob Oxley came ub from Denver last
Sunday for days visit with the home
folks.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Dave Jones, associated with Ed.
Reih!ing, have opened up a fine streak
of ore in their lease in Russell Gulch,
and are now threatened with wealth.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Mrs. W. H. Gleason spent day
or two this W elk with Denver friends
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Commissioner Jones spent a couple
of days this week in this end of the
county. looking over the roads and in
cidently mixing with his brother Elks.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Mrs. w. E. Renshaw was an early
morning passenger for Denver Thurs
day
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Mrs. l. H. Morris paid visit to
Denver this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

E. M. Moscript has gone down to his
big Kansas ranch and will spend some
time there. On his way down he fell in
with a lot of Shriners who were on
their way to their Shrine. They just
took Ed off the train and kept him in
tow until the next train passed east
which was about three o'clock in the
morning and Ed enjoyed every minute
of his captivity.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Mrs. William Batcheider left the
first of the week for Missouri where
she will spend the winter with relativ.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

A number of friends of Mrs. Willim
Morgan demonstrated their regard for
that lady by treating her to a genuine
surprise party Thursday night, the
affair being given just prior to Mrs.
Morgan's departure for Erie, Colorado.
Games, refreshments ard social con-
yersation made up a most pleasant
evening, the crowning event being the
presentation to the hostess of beauti-
ful set of china dishes.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

The lad es OF the Methodist church
will hod their annual bazaar at the
church pariors on December IL
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Jos. w. Boyd has been the busiest
man in seven states during the last
few weeks, visiting various Red
men lodges Of which he is the Great
Sachem.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Dad Craig, accompanied by
Mrs. Craig, spent Wednesday in Den
yer.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Messrs. Norton and Wright seem to
have struck treasure vanlt on the
Treasure Vault, recent test of the
vein matter showing five and one-half
ounces in gold and one hundred and
twenty seven ounces in silver The vein
has widened with developemr mt, and
the lucky leasers refuse to give the ci-
mcnsions. The product is being mar
keted at the local sampler.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

George Stewart was down from
Alice the middle OF the week laying in
supplies.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Mrs. 4, 7. Carlson, accompanied by
the children, arrived in the city Thurs
day and Will make their home here.
They come from Axtel Nebraska. Mr.
Carlson is connected with the ctr, :
pOlitan rest ,urant
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Messrs. Ford, Harvey and Barrett
have opened some find ore in their
Kinda lease on last Tuesday sent a
shipment of fifteen tons to the local
sampler 1t is of about $50 grade and
there is an abundance in sight.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Photographer l.. Mclean went to
Golden Wednesday morning to spend
the day with an old time friend who
has but recent y returned from Cali
fornia.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

capital Wednesd; y IN a stock pu chas-
ing trip.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Curphey & Hammond are the new
proprietors of the pool hall in the Cod
dington block, and have renovated the
room and refurnished the tables
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

II +. N,mmo came down from Yam
kee on the afternoon stage yesterday
in time to take the Irish mail for Den
yer
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

The Staley theatrical company which
forsome time has been engaged in re-
hearsals in this G ty packed up bag and
baggage last Monday and departed
Fforeign parts where they have en-
ga0pments covering many months. They
shipped direct from this city to Moscow
wlsre they will open for several
weAk's stand. They recently appeare d
at tie ajestic at Denver, and made
a decided hit
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

The Dreamland theatre is attracting
large crowds these days, and Manager
Trainer is exerting every effort to
please his patrons. Beginning next
Monday he will distribute turkeys to his
friends one given away each night
until Thanksgiving. The bag punching
dog, Bob. " which appeared this week
proved to be fine drawing card.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21
Locals Win Fast Came

At the Opera House last Thursday
night most interesting game of bas-
ket ball was played, Silver Plume and
Idaho Springs being the contestants.
The latter were vict rious by the
score of 27 to 10. Taken as a whole
it was clean fought battl-. though at
times considerable rough playing was
in evidence The game contained few
features aside from the efficient indi-
vidual playing of each member of the
Idaho Springs five which was the
chief reason for their advanced score.
The Plume boys showed much su-
periority over their former years OF
playing and were alert at all times. A
good crowd turned out to witness the
contest and the dance following the
game was literally patronized. The
line i'm was as follows
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Mixsell departed
yesterday for few lays visit with
Denver IT la,ives
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Mrs. E NJ. Sabn was a passenge,
for Denver on the early morning
train Wednesday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

The annual election of officers of the
Woodmen of the World was held Tues
day night, and the interests of the order
will be in the hands of the following
officers: Consul Commander, A. B.
Wall; Advisor Commander, Geo. Burns
Banker, F. L. Angove; Clerk, l.. A.
Hafer; Escort, John Lynn; Watch
man, A. ]. Melville; Manager, W. E..
Baehr.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Dad Cain packed his grip and took
passage for Denver on Tuesday morn
ing where he met an old time
friend who is enroute from Salt Lake
CITY for New York.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Rev. Oscar Bolander of Boulder ar
rived in the city last Saturday and re-
mained here until Tuesday morning.
While here he accepted call from the
Swedish Mission church and will begin
his labors here about the first of JAN
uary. During his former pastor4te in
this city he made lots of friends who
will gladly welcome his return to live
here.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

The Casino floor having been planed
down with an electric planer and other
repairs having been made on the canopy
roof, the management is prepared to
see that its patrons have a pleasant
time on roller skates. 1t is hoped that
this pleasure will be continued through
out the winter as it affords recreation
during evenings at a very reasonable
price.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

Mr.. R. r. Graham and wife, Mrs.
Jessie Coe and lighter Lucille, Mrs.
Howard Evans, Hon W. A. Haggott,
Mrs. Grace James were passengers
for Denver on Tuesday morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-11-21

The Burns Moore tunnel has reached
a distance of $500 feet and is now
driving through the Big Flat. This is
very wide vein and the tunnel has
penetrated it several feet and is still
working through it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-10

Il is understood that the conditions
with France were made with the
knowledge aid fun consent Of Great
Britain and Russia Il Is clear. there
fore, that tEe four powers, Japan,
Great Britain. France and Russia,
have fun IN ierstanding that pro-
vides for the elimination Of America
and Germany from the Far East and
for the division Of China among them
selves II has all been brought about
by japanese diplomacy and will work
into Japan's hands. With the anti
white propaganda being developed
throughout China by japanese efforts
II ought 70 be clear 70 any one that
il would not be long after the division
Of China when the white nations par
tiCipatnE would be eliminated in turn.
probably France first and Great Bri-
tain asst But with the selfish bait
OF sToils in China. Japan has led these
three great European nations 10 CO
operate with her against Americans
IN the fi1 st great move By Japan to-
ward gaining for herself the control OF
the Pacific and for the yellow man
the Supremacy Of the world. In order
TO ClInCh This cooperation. and pre-
cipitate the issue, the Empress Dow
aEer OF China has been forced to an
UOunce that she will abdlCate at the
approaching Chinese New Year, and
Toxic dispatches announce that the
Emperor Of Chira is imbecile. Shortly
after the Emperor Of Korea has been
forced to abdicate. Japan, standing
upon the PROSTATE form Of that help
less country, served notice upon the
world that with the approaching abdi-
cation Of the Empress Dowager there
are likely 10 be disturbances in China
that may require japanese occupation
Of that empire similar TO the occupa-
ti0n OF Korea
In line with this announcement the
base al Port Arthur has been rapidly
put in readiness for naval and military
operations. and Japan Is evidently
planning early moves. which are ex-
pected 10 arouse the opposition OF
America and precipitate the conflict,
unless it can be precipitated for some
plausible pretext in the meanwhile.
preteXt that would not ALLEVIATE public
opinion of Europe and check the CO.
operation Of the European govern
ments
The fact has been brought out that
japanese preparations for war with
America, naval. military. and diplo-
matte, have reached an advanced
stage. Something further remains,
however, before Japan can actually
inaugurate hostilities. She must ere
ate an anti-American feeling among
the Japanese. to insure popular sup
port In the prosecution OF war and
she must find some plausible pretext
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-10
Calls Alliance a Treason,

We have read Of Holy Alliances"
in history. We now behold an IN
holy alliance. The British joining the
japanese against America is nothing
short Of treason 70 the white race
National peril has been uppermost
in the minds OF European nations so
long. that the annihiiation OF space
and the bringing OF the yellow race
TO their doors does not yet produce
the feeling Of race peril The nations
OF the white race have antagonized
each other so long. that they see In
the rise OF Jauan an opportunity TO
gain an advantage over a rival white
nation. rather than a common peril
for all white nations. II Is now com
mon knowledge that the thousands OF
Chinese students returning from in
struction in Japan, already reaching
nearly a half million Of Chimes. pupils
In China are teaching a common
hatred Of the foreigner. This came ont