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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
SUFFERED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
With Eexema-aer Limb Peeled and
Foot Was Raw-Thou9ht Amputa-
tion Was Necessary-6elieves
Life Saved by Cutieura.

Il have been treated by doctors for
twenty-five years for a bad case Of
eczema on my leg. They did their best.
but failed to cure it. My doctor had
advised me to have my leg cut or At
this time my leg was peeled from the
knee, my foot was like piece of raw
flesh, and had to walk on crutches.
l bought a set OF Cuticura Remedies.
After the first two treatments the
swelling went down, and in two
months my leg was cured and the new
skin came on. The doctor was sur
prised and said that he would use
Cuticura for his own patients. Ihave
now been cured over seven years, and
but for the Cuticura Remedies
might have lost my life. Mrs. J. B.
Renaud. 277 Montana St., Montreal.
Que, Feb. 20, 1907"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
TIE
General Dem and

of the Well Informed of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to bs
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle. yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufacturedb by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only. and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
RANDALL

Hamilton Armstrong has been ap-
pointed chief of police in Denver by
Mayor Speer to succeed Michael De-
laney. who resigned last spring. Mr..
Armstrong was first named chief of po-
lice during the Waite administration
and made a good record. The instruc-
tions of his superior against gambling
were carried out to the letter. Under
Governor Thomas he was captain of
detectives for a couple of years and
under Orman became chief CT police.
For brief period under the Speer ad.
ministration he served as captain of de.
tectives.
Al Munson OF Nederland, Boulder
county, is breaking for harness a pair
OF yearling elk for carriage drivers.
They are twelve months old, four and
one-half feet high and weigh 400
pounds each. They are gentle and.
Mr.. Munson claims, will make ideal
roadsters for mountain travel.
The fourth annual meeting Of the
Intermountain Masonic Association
was held at Salida June 24th in oh
servance OF St Johns Day, and nine
lodges were represented by 200 dele.
gates and visitors. There was 4 grand
banquet At night
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simply the Joy with which Setfy had
filled her-only JOY. vast and free. The
red famed in her cheeks at what
she saw. l shall not describe it No
lover was ever more abject-no lady
was ever more furious! We see the
comedy of it only. We would not have
been hurt. eh? But we did not live
then or there nor under Sally's curious
small conditions-nor with Sally's tenn
per. Curiously enough, this Scripture
came to Sallys mind:
Gould ye not watch with me one
hour?"
You know what strange and mop
perfume things come into the dis
tressed, unguarded mind.
Sally rose with a dignity which
even Sam had not suspected, and said
Gentlemen, good night"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
HARRY ORCHARDS FATE WILL
De IMPRISONMENT FOR
LIFE,
IS NOT TO Be HANGED
BOARD OF PARDONS ACTS ON
RECOMMENDATION OF
JUDGE WOOD.

Boise. Idaho.-The State Board OF
Pardons Wednesday commuted the
sentence OF Harry Orchard, who was
under sentence to hang next Friday
for the murder of former Governor
Frank Steunenberg, to imprisonment
for life. The board consists Of Gov
ernor Gooding, Secretary OF State
Lansdon and Attorney General Gu
heen.
Frank Wyman. appointed by the
court to represent Orchard, appeared
before the board and presented a for
NAL argument in behalf OF his client,
basing his plea solely on the legal
status OF the case and maintaining as
was held by Judge Wood In recon-
mending clemency, that In making Or
chard states witness the state obli-
gated itself to extend consideration to
him in return. No one appeared to
oppose the proposed commutation and
by the unanimous vote of the board
clemency was extended.
! Orchard to the last was opposed to
having the sentence interfered with.
Only Tuesday he said to the attorney
that he hoped efforts to save him
from the gallows would fail
/ Orchard was arrested two days az
ernor Steunenberg at Caldwell, Idaho
December 80. 1905. and a few weeks
later. while confined in the Idaho peni-
tenuary. confessed his guilt to James
MCFARLAND of the Pinkerton detective
agency, at the same time asserting
that he was employed to commit the
crime by officers Of the Western Fed
GRAFTON Of Miners. AS a result Of his
confession Charles H. Meyer, presi-
dent, William D. Haywood. secretary.
treasurer. OF the Western Federation
OF Miners. and George A. Pettibone,
were arrested in Denver and brought
to Idaho to answer the charge OF mur.
der
John Simpkins. another member OF
the federation, was also indicted, and
is still fugitive. Haywood and Pet
tibone were acquitted after memorable
trials. In which Orchard told a story
OF wholesale assassination which
shocked the world.
Following the trial OF Pettibone the
case against Meyer was dismissed Or
chard, who was indicted separately,
when arraigned, after his confession.
stood mute, and the court directed that
plea Of not guilty be entered. His
case was continued from term to term
until April 10th Of this year, when it
was called at Caldwell and he asked
permission to change his plea.
/ The court granted the request and
Orchard pleaded guilty to murder in
! the first degree.
In pronouncing the sentence Of death
week later Judge Wood recon-
mended that the Board of Pardons
commute the sentence. saying he was
firmly convinced that Orchard had
told the whole and exact truth at the
trials Of Haywood and Pettibone and
/ that he was. therefore, for the service
he had rendered the state, entitled to
( clemency.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
Wright Bros AeropIane Contract.

Paris.-The Journal Des Debats
says that the Wright brothers of Day
ton. Ohio. have signed a contract with
Lazree Willer, who is acting for syn
dicate which offers the Wrights $780,
600 for their patents, provided that
first, aeroplane. with two persons on
board. flies thirty-one miles in an en-
closed circuit. and. second, that it re-
peats this performance within eight
days in the presence of a committee
II another aeroplanist accomplishes
this same feat within four months of
the time that the Wrights make their
successful flight, the contract is to be-
come void.
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The Ciothes-Pin Cure.

The old man had plowed six times
around the six-acre field the next
morning. singing and whistling his
unearthIy tune as he went. when Seffy
unlim bered at the bars and started the
big bay around in the opposite direc-
ton. The first time they passed his
father only winked mysteriously and
continued to whistle The next time
he stopped.
We won't go home tell morning,
hah. Sef7 l usen't to myself Say
looks like somesing occurred after all,
hah? No one don't stay tell morning
unless"
Seffy was silent.
That's right. Kiss but nefer tell.
For telling breaks the spell II you've
had one and want another-kiss but
shut your head up. Say-you don t
want to be no anchel now, expect,
hah? Mebby you own one?"
But Set,y and the mare had disap-
pointingly passed on.
Well, Gee-wo-way-gee, Git
along" And he also made another
furrow-in less happy temper.
When they met again:
Whoa" roared the old man, and
the mare stopped-tremhling in her
tracks. He laughed. Betz still re
sponded II seffy did not
"Sef-Seny. did anysing occur!"
Sefy faltered guiltily q moment
Yes" he said. then briefly. some.
thing always occurs.'
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More Kansas Floods.

Topeka, Kan.-Many portions of
Kansas were flooded late Tuesday aft
ernoon and night. St. Mary's and
Rossville report over four inches of
rain Tuesday night, while Valley Falls
had the heaviest downpour. with hail
in years. Near Meriden and Ozawkie
two Santa Fe track washouts
are reported. In Topeka the fall
was close to two inches and the
kaw is rising. A terrific cloud
burst of twelve inches is re-
ported from Pawnee county and much
wheat destroyed. but there is wire
trouble and confirmation cannot be Sc
cured.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
Separate Japanese Schools.

Seattle. Wash.-Seattle Japanese
have decided to withdraw their chill
dren from the public schools because.
as was alleged at a meeting Of the Jap
anese Association of the State Of
Washington, the education given is
not satisfactory to them. japanese
schools and Japanese instructors viii
be substituted for American schools
and American instructors and the Jap
anese interested diplomatically say
this Is due to . desire to avoid . pos
sible repetition Of the San Francisco
trnnhle-
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Cripple Creek Output.

Cripple Creek, Colo.-According to
figures from the various mills and
smelter officials the output OF the
mines OF the Cripple Creek district for
June was GA ,160 tons, with a gross val
uation of 1901, $50 These figures
show a slight decrease compared with
May, which is accounted for to a great
extent by the fact that the last month
has only 80 days. In almost every in
stance the mines of the district have
increased or are preparing to increase
their output Almost every property
contributed it's share to the big output.
The figures follow:
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Is the illogical rule. But you are TO be
informed that the late conner is at lib
erty to "outsit" his rival, II he can
or to dislodge him. II he can-by
strategy. But every rustic lover a.
tempts this at the greatest OF risks.
To fail is equivalent to losing caste
not only with the lady in question. but
also with the flckle world. For no
girl OF any spirit would look upon a
swain who had ANONYMOUSLY failed at
such a crisis. unless he should rehabili-
tate himself-which means to accom-
plish the almost impossible.
Sam took all this into consideration
as he watched Seny-reclining in the
easy chair which Sally had injudi-
ciously and invidiously placed for him
him-grow drowsy.
sally" said Sam at the right mo-
ment, play something"
81 don't care to-" protested Sally.
But then she turned prettily to Sefiy.
Shall I, Seffy?"
Yes" smiled sefy. from his Elysi-
um. secure and confident L don't
care."
And" said Sam insidiously. well
all sing. You air. me tenor. Sefy
bass"
Il can't sing no bass" said Seffy
easily. and Sam knows it. He cant
make no fool on OF me. Go on, I'll
set here and-enjoy myself
This was the direct rustic challenge,
with aplomb, Sam might choose his
wea pons, 1t made no odds, And
Sally had to take 1t up for Sefy. This
she Loyalty did.
Unfortunately. when Sally went to
the organ Sefiy was at her back and in
the shadow-the lamp had to be
moved-and in that sleepy hollow
chair. But she had all possible con-
fidence In him-and. alas! he had in
himself For a while he feasted his
eyes upon the exquisite back she had
turned to him-and then, with a thrill
of possession, inventoried the hair he
had kissed-a little disordered-the
lips-the waist he had embraced
how glorious that was, II seemed al
most impossible now that he had done
II. And the hands-what? He was
lost for a moment. Then he was
plowing opposite his father. The voice
which had SO sweetly-what was it ex-
actly 1t had said-what?-he was
nearing the line stake-still blowing
he could hear the voice quite distinct
ly-many of them-a choir-'I want
to be an angel" Sally seemed mistily
there-but he was still plowiug-now
he stopped-more and more mist
Seffy slept.
Sam stopped his tenor that Sally
might hear him sleep.
He said he couldn't sing bass"
grinned Sam.
Sally's hand few to her heart. She
had been trilling. II not with the art.
yet with the feeling. OF lark. 1t was
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
seffy's sittins-Up-and Down Again.

However, there was another door
and Sam arrived only to hear it close
upon Seny, whom Sally had just
pushed through it
Sefy?" asked Sam casually.
Yes" answered Sally, quite unable
TO keep the JOY out OF her voice. hes
just come, and gone out to the spring
for a-drink." prevaricated Sally.
He'll drink something"
By which Sam meant some kind of
an animal. with his water
Nothing but water" said Sally
meaningly. Sam perceived instantly
how the land lay" and made his cum
ming plans. Sam was not dull. He
returned to the sitting room with Sal
ly-where Sery presently followed, l
am sorry to say. like q conquering
hsro-at which Sam gloated.
Unfortunately for Seffy. rural eti-
oustte, A. everybody knows. gave Sam
Dgpeodsnce. "FfrE cone-la9e 60"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
Bryan Has Plenty Of Votes.

Lincoln, Neb.-The Commoner will
announce that by its computation Will
lam J. Bryan will go into the Denver
convention with S01 votes. The
greater number of these are instructed
for Bryan, it says, but many are
pledged by letter and telegraph. The
paper declares Bryan will be nomi-
mated on the first ballot This is the
first estimate of his own strength BTy.
an has given out
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CHAPTER lv.-continued.

u have never kissed no one but
mother" said SefYy, who felt heinous,
Il don't know how! don't know what
made me do it-I couldn't help 1t. 1t
won't happen again"
Whereat Sally laughed and clung
about seny's delighted neck and cried
to his puzzled heart:
Yes. 1t Wilt"
And kissed him back,
sally said Seny with solemnity,
do you mean it? You not mad?"
''Seffy." said Sally. Il am not worth
it. l have been kissed by every body
who wanted to kiss me-and l have
kissed everybody l wanted to kiss"
Il am sorry for you, Sally" said
Seffy. not meaning at all what she
thought he meant-nor anything quite
clear to himself. except that she had
recklessly squandered something pre-
cious.
Il am. too, now"
And then
Il shall never kiss no one but you.
no more"
Nor l anybody but you, Seffy."
And, strange as it may seem, in
that moment, Seffy was the greater
braver and stronger, and Sally but the
waiting, willing woman-as she ought
to have been. Indeed, Seffy was
courageous enough to have put that
question which might. perhaps, trans
mute the pasture-fie into one OF those
that lie within the borders OF Elysium
But Sam moved-with decision.
at once enter II was too late-the
rapport was broken. Nevertheless
such things can be mended. II there is
time. II is quite certain that II they
could have continued little longer
IN that dark parlor. with only the
small ray Of the lamp from the hall
to tighten it, everything the sleepless
old man at home so ardently wished
might have been accomplished and
they might have taken down that
linefence the next day and then have
way Of the old-fashioned story-books
For seny was still brave to audacity,
and Sally was yet at his mercy-and
happy to be so.
And here, II We were not arrived at
a climax, would venture to halt this
history for a moment that We nigh,
discuss a bit those trifles in life which
the ancients called Fate; and for
which, or the lack Of which, life often
goes awry.
But while Seny's courage grew
again. and Sally's hope, the door on
the other side OF the room opened and
the odious Sam came through.
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Everybody Pleased But the Consume

Everybody Pleased But the Consumer.
"Yes, he had some trouble with
his eyes" said the celebrated oculist.
Every time he started to read he
would read double"
Poor fellow" remarked the SYM
pathetic person. Il suppose that in
terfered with his holding a good po-
sition?"
Not at all. The gas company en-
gagged him and gave him a lucrative
Job reading gas meters."-Stray Sto
riel.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
A Gov Youno ThIna.

The following advertisement re-
Gently appeared: Being aware that
1t is indelicate to advertise for hus-
band, refrain from doing SO; but II
any gentleman should be inclined to
advertise for wife, l will answer the
advertisement without delay. l am
young, am domesticated. and con-
sidered ladylike. Apply" etc.-Phil-
ippines Gossip.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
SYkO PSIS.
John LUTHER LONG
ulpsesafioas By Dos Wilsoa

The crowning desire in the life OF old
Baumsartner Pennsylvania German. is
to obtain possession Of the beautiful
meadow which lies just between Baum
gartner's property and the railroad sta
ton The properly in question was in
herited by Sarah Pressel. very pretty
and athletic young girl. and belonged
solely to her. But old Baumsartner had
longed for IL SO many years and en-
deavored TO purchase It from Sarah's
yearn.' AT the vicinase gatherings on
the porch OF the store old Baumgartner
always declared that the property woulo
came to realize that his only hope OF
obtaining the property would be through
the marriage Of his son Sephenijah to
Sarah PresseL In a mock auction "Sefy."
popularity known, Is ratified on by his
father to Sarah for 81. "sefy" is meek.
slow going youth who is never first in
the race for anything. He is fair haired.
docile. always led by his father. OF
rather angelic disposition is he-a gentle
and kind youth who seems not to under
stand anything about strife and oompe-
tiuon. Thus he appears utterly incapaci-
tated to win in any contest Of love or
life, Sarah Pressed is quite the opposite
all life and animation and can jump
fences like wild colt and she is grace
and color itself Her one fault is a very
high temper Baumgartner gives Sery
stove pipe hat and prepares to go sit up
with Sarah Baumgartner has caused
himself to be appointed guardian of
Sally. Sehy shows his hrst spark OF ami
nation He is unable TO resist the fas-
cinating witcheries OF Sally and he kisses
her. II the first kiss he had ever
known But SeTy was not the first man
to know the pleasures Of kissing Sally.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
An Open Question.

Editor-Are you a good critic or .
bad speller?
Musical Reporter-Why do you
ask?
Editor-Because in this report Of
Signor Growlini you say he is base
singer and that the orchestra soloist
10 . vile player.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
Wouldn't Wash It.

What is that young man doing out
there?"
Trying to attract my attention with
the handkerchief Irritation. ! guess"
You do not seem to be respond
ing"
NO, l am not his laundress.
Vile American
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
Not q Refoemee.

T should think you could easily
show the errors Of your political op-
ponents." "Perhaps,- answered Sen
ator Sorghum. but II should Con
vines them they would simply adec3
my suggestions without giving me
any credit for them. The opposit3on's
mistahos are . part Of my capttaAs
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04

After a man has knocked around the
world for a few years without meeting
with success he begins knocking the
world.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04
TIME TO HUSTLE.

Kid-Gee whiz, but er feller feels
lonesome in de spring II he amt got
or gotl!
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-07-04

Il have never kissed no one but
mother said Sefy. who felt heinous,
Il don't know how! l don't know what
made me do it-I couldn't help 1t. 1t
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
F. ]. CARNEY & co.
Fishermen's Supplies.

This firm supplies great army oi
fishermen in and around Astoria with
nets, ropes, twine, loaded lines, boats,
oars, and all sorts OF paraphernalia
extensively used in the Columbia
River fisheries, The members are well
known to the fishermen, and have had
years of experience. The president.
F. ]. Carney. has been a resident OF
Astoria many years, being employed
by Fisher Bros. II years where he
was manager until recently. Nels
Bergman, secretary, was also employ
ed in the same place for some time.
and Eric Mannula, the vice-president,
is one OF Astoria's best known citi
zens and is manager of the Occident
Cannery. The store was opened in
June last at 435 Bond street and un-
der the management OF these business
men is assured a position among
Astoria's big industries OF the future.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
SCOW BAY IRON WORKS.

Back in 1889 J. L. Lowell, OF this
city, one of the cleverest OF the iron
masters of the Columbia River coun.
try, founded the Scow Bay Iron
Works in Astoria and ever since has
kept the snug plant uninterruptedly
busy with all he and his II men could
do filling orders for sawmill, logging
camp and steamboat enginery and
iron work of every imaginary kind
and quantity. Heavy milling work
in wood is part of the department
work and the excellence of the out
put from all departments has been tho
fundament for one of the best bust
nesses in the city OF its kind.
Mr.. Lowell gives personal over
sight to every detail OF the work that
reaches the plant and must have his
critical approval before it leaves; a
rule that means much to those who
entrust heavy and costly work to
him and his mill and foundry. 1t is
one of the standard institutions of
the lower Columbia and does a COM
mensurate business in the territory
named.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
SAVINGS BANK.

The Scandinavian. American Savings
Bank, the latest addition to the bank.
ing institutions in Astoria, has been
organized largely through the efforts
OF ]. NJ Anderson, a banker OF II
years experience in St Paul and else
where, The capital stock OF $4,000
has been fully subscribed, 80 per cent
being paid in cash in addition to the
surplus fund of $4,000. and the offices
OF the bank at 500 Commercial street
are fitted up with the strongest OF fire
and burglar proof vaults. The direc
tors are Gust Holmes. a large prop
erty owner Of Astoria. extensively in.
tcrcstcd in canneries and in mum
Der OF steamers aud sehooners plying
in local waters; G. G, Palmberg. u
contractor who has erected the ma.
jority OF the residences built here dur
ing the past 10 years; J. NJ. Anderson.
formerly cashier OF the First National
Bank OF Braham, Minnesota. and con
nected with the State Savings Bank
OF ST. Paul; John Ma,tson. piledriving
contractor and prominently identified
with the Altoona Packing Company:
Andrew Young, director in the Alaska
Fishermen's Packing Company, and
owner OF several valuable properties
in the city; Eric Manula. yicepresi
dent OF +. J. Carney 4 Co. and local
manager OF the Occident Cannery.
August Danielson. another large
property owner; c. i. Hendrickscn.
president OF the Scandinavian-Am Ameri.
can Savings Bank OF Portland; and
DIR. Henry Coe OF Portland, we'll
known physician and capitalist VIII,
is largely interested in banking in
various parts OF Oregon and recently
organized the First National Bank OF
St. Johns, Oregon. John Nordstrom,
assistant cashier, organized the Alaska
Fishcrmcn's Packing Company and
was connected with the Astoria Box
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
PACIFIC IRON WORKS.

The Pacific Iron Works, estab-
lished in 1900 by H. C. Harrison,
president and treasurer, and Alexan-
der Bremner, secretarys. are located
at the foot of Twelfth street where
the product OF the plant is easily and
conveniently handled by water and
rail. They make a speciality OF log
glng camp work, manufacture all
kinds OF blocks, rigging, chains and
tools, and do general blacksmithing
and repairing. A force of 10 or IL
men are employed in the shop, log
ging camps and on contract work.
The firm purchased the wrecks Of the
ships "Galena" and "Peter Iredale"
at West and Fort Stevens, respective
ly, and are removing chains, anchors,
etc, and will dispose of the hulls
later The firm does an extensive bust
ness, shipping as far south as San
Francisco, and selling a considerable
portion of the output to Washington
logging camps, the bulk OF sales be-
ing made through the Portland 6rm
of Zimmerman & Wells. H. C. Har-
rison, a mechanic of unusual skill,
came to Astoria in 1876 after complet-