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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06
BAse Ball at Opera House.

Special for Tuesday & Wednesday
nights. The Worlds Championship
Base Ball pictur., Pittsburg Nationals
vs. Detroit Americans. The game was
played at Pittsburg's million dollar ball
park on Friday Oct. 9Th. The pic
ture has been out only very short
time, and at an extra expense the
management has secured same, for the
two nights only, which should pack
the opera house each night. No extra
charge will be made on this occa-
sion.
Claus Anderson is again at the old
and reliable stand of Hallberg and An
derson, after a very pleasant trip
east Of two weeks duration. He re-
turned on Monday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Frequent inquiries are made in refer
ence to the reason why the afternoon
train can't leave half or three-quarters
Of an hour earlier. The train remains at
Silver Plume for long time and this
could be shortened without any incon-
venience. As this train now runs, it AZ
rives at Denver only few minutes before
the jobbing, Wholesale and other business
concerns close. A person who wishes to
transact business without sacrificing the
entire day, could do SO il the afternoon
train arrived in Denver about O clock.
and he could return the next morning,
giving an opportunity to attend good
theatre. Arriving in Denver about $40,
it is difficult to get around to business
place before it closes in time to do any
business, especially il the train is very
few minutes late. When the 1:34 p. m.
train Was running this objection was
overcome and many of our business men
patronized this train, and it was dscid-
ed convenience. The accommodations
could to . large extent be given by hav-
ing the afternoon train leave here about
8 in the afternoon, instead Of 3:I.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

The regular meeting of the city coun-
ell Thursday night brought out an un-
usual number of spectators, but there
was really nothing doing. Upon motion
it was decided to insist on the owners
Of the Trocaders paying license as
provided for by ordinance and the clerk
was instructed to collect the same.
The matter Of opening ed avenue over
the Hargrave placer bobbed up as usual
but . division of the council left the
matter up in the air. A complaint was
received from the fire department rel
alive to the shaky condition of the Gen.
trail tower that holds the fire bell. The
matter was referred to the proper COM
mitteo. Contractors on the Chicago
lakes reservoirs announced the practi-
cal completion Of the dirt work and in
settlement that the 20 per cent reserv-
ed by the city be refunded to them. By
small margin the resolution carried.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06
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News of the Schools:

An interesting Halloween program was
given by the Star and Crescent Literary
society on last Monday afternoon, con-
sisting of the following numbers:
l. Mandolin Duet. "a bit of Blarney'
Lawrence Gunstrom, Harold Wiley.
.. "All Saints Day. Margaret McHugh
8. 1.-The Spectre Of the Cave"-Mark
Twain. ........El Elvira Peterson
4. Song-"A Cold Frost Came
Mendelsohn.. Six Ghosts
.. Jack OLanterns" . Arthur Pierce
6. THE Headless Horseman"
.................... Pat Cullen
Z. Piano Duet-"The Dance of the
Domous -.................
=. Marvel Larson, Miss Hourmaun
8. Witch Tales. Elbert Champion
8. "The Erl -King"-Goethe .......
Observation-Disclosures. Anna johnson
10. Piano Duet-"The Witches, Flight"
....... Ada KILN, Miss Hourman
She second program OF the series,
Nineteen. nine Centenaries and Celebra-
tions," will be given November 15, enti
tied Famous Men,"
l. Music.
2. William Ewart Gladstone"
Observation-Disclosures. Harold Wiley
3. domestic and Foreign Affairs
Gladstone. Earl Grasser
4. abraham Lincoln"
.............Mo Morris Weinberger
s. "Lincoln's Debate with Douglas"
6. Music.
7. "Charles Darwin" Teller Garrabrant
8. Speech from Autobiography ...
................ Delaney Mixsell
8. Samuel Johnson. John Richards
10. "Johnson's Dictionary Fame.
Will Seccombe
IL. Music.
The stereoptican lecture given by DR..
William r. Callcotte, at the Methodist
church on last Wednesday evening, was
very instructive as we'll as entertaining.
DR.. CalIicotte, who was formerly super
intendent Of schools in Aspen and Lead
villc, Colorado, is now State Lecturer for
the Bureau Of Child and Animal Protec-
ton. He is thoroughly in sympathy with
his work and believes that the proper re-
lation of man to tho lower animals can
only be brought about by teaching kind
ness to children. The association does
not only protect the dumb animals, but
also gives aid to poor and neglected chill
dren. There were over 400 people pres
ent to hear the lecture and the receipt,
amounted to S41 60, which will be expen-
ded in the purchase of books for the
school library.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Among the prominent personages who
wore in the city this week, was Mr.. F. A.
Schirmer Of Boston, Mass. prominent
capitalist Of that city and representative
OF some OF the English stockholders Of
the Argo M. D. T. & T. Co., owners of
the Newhouse. He spent . couple Of
days here on business connected with
this great enterprise.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Bert Mcdonald, special agent for the
Aetna fire insurance company, was q
guest Of Dick White for = day this
week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Mrs. Effie D. Clayton came up from
Denver Thursday forenoon and is spend
ing few days with her folk on Pine
Slopo.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

j. w. Welpton, president Of the Nc
braska State Bankers Association, and
one OF the heavy business men OF the
western part Of that state, was in the
city Sunday and Monday looking over
tho mining properties in which he is in.
terested,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Motorcycles are becoming frequent and
familiar sights on our streets. About a
half dozen are now in use with more in
prospect
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

W. H. Ryan. of Allentown, Pa, and
8. J. Jennings. of New York, consult
ing engineer of the Boston Consolidat-
ed. were visitors to thu camp during
this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Ben Owen had mining business which
called him to Denver this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

The citizens OF Dumout will indulge in
. dance and supper tonight as dedica-
tory commemoration of tho new school
building that has recently been erected
in that entefprising burg. The music
viii b furaished by Stroehle's orchestra
and anyone attending this social fuuc-
tion will have . good time.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Chappell, Of
Saginaw, Michigan, arrived in the city
Thursday evening, Mr.. Chappell is the
owner of the group Of claims up Fall
river known as the Standard group.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

The work on the city reservoir, near
the Chicago lakes, was suspended on
Thursday, ~ owing to the cold wealth
or in that vicinity it could not be
pushed to an advantage. James J.
O'Rourke has had entire charge dur
ing the past five months which means
that it has been well and faithfully
looked after. He was directed by the
contractors to push the dirt work with
all possible rapidity so that it could
be finished this season and give ample
time to settle before the stone work is
put in and thus insure a better job.
With an average of twenty men work
ing all the time the full amount of
the dirt work has been done. The
work was interfered with during the
simmer on account of the frequent and
heavy rains, but good progress was
made IN spite Of these conditions. The
1900 cubic yards Of stone to be laid in
cement will be put in the coming spring
as it would prove poor job to do the
necessary concrete work in connection
with the rock during the cold weather.
By giving the closest attention to all
the details and acting in accordance
with the desire Of the contractors to
give . first class work, Mr.. O'Rourke
feels proud Of what he has been ae-
complished during the five working
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Joe Meyer was called to the ehis1
city on mercantile matters Tuesday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

"Buds" Oliver took = day off this
week and visited with his city friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06
Odd Fellows Enjoy an Evening.

One Of the most interesting and enter
tanning events in the history Of Wildey
Lodge No. 50, Independent Order Of Odd
Fellows. occurred last Saturday evening,
it being the thirtieth anniversary Of the
organisation Of the lodge. In addition
to large number Of members present
were Grand Scribe ]. NJ. Norman and
Past Grand Chas. Mach. OF Silver State
Lodge No. l Of Denver, and Past Grand
Henry Kneisel Of No. 5, Georgetown.
The Grand Scribe has record in the
Grand Lodge Of which anyone might
Justly feel proud-he entered it % years
age and has not missed = session since.
He has held the position Of Grand Secre-
tary for % years, resigning the position
at the last session Of the Grand Lodge,
held in Pueblo from October 10th to 23d.
Past Grand Henry Kneisel was present
at the institution Of Wildey Lodge thirty
years ago. Persons seldom realize the
great good that is done by such organi-
cations. They see the members when
they turn out on special occasions and
arc apt to think that such organizations
meet for social purposes or turn out to
show respect for deceased members and
other functions. The fact is that during
the thirty years Of the existence Of Will
dey Lodge over 1900 has been paid out
for sick benefits and funeral expenses,
independent Of nurse hire. When to this
is added the time given by the many
members Of the lodge in assisting to look
after those in need, it can be inferred Of
the great good that has been accomplish
cd. The evening program closed with .
lunch consisting Of sandwiches, cake, ice
cream and fruits. The visiting members
all made appropriate speeches and show
Cd their appreciation Of the entertaining
qualities Of the members. The Lodge
numbers 143 in good standing.
The following program was carried out:
l. Instrumental, High School Orchestra
2. Invocation. Rev. Martin
3. Remarks. Chairman E. r. Lumley
4. Reading Of Minutes. Secy J.D. Morris
s. Song-"Sing Ne to Sleep.
.................. Miss B. A. Rule
6. Remarks p. G. j. F. Clark
7. SonR-"The Last Rose Of Summer
is the Sweetest Song Of ALL.
j. d. Morris
8. Remarks, ks,.......P p. G. Gabriel
8. Song g............ Mrs. Z. NJ. johnson
10. History Of Wilder Lodge No. 81
r. g. Henry Kneisel and P. G.
William Broad.
IL. instrumental, High School Orchestra
Il. Remarks .Chas. F. Devlan, Jr.
Ii. Song. ..........C Chas. H. Hooking
IA. Quartette-Ru Rule, Chapel, Norris
Lumley.
TX Nloa;r~-uA ropica"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Mr.. and Mrs.. John H. Edwards are
rejoicing over the arrival Of . son at
their home last Wednesday morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Mr.. c. c. Parsons, president Of the
Argo M. d. T. & I. Co. (Newhouse tun,
nell, came in on Tuesday morning and
left in the afternoon.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

c A. King was called to the big city
last Tuesday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Among the very pleasant visitor to this
sanctum the latter part Of last week was
Mr.. H. G. Fowler. the pushing secretary
of the Honest John NJ. M. & T. Co.
Whether confr onting prosperous or ad-
verse conditions, he has that smile and
hope that bids one look up and be cheer
ful. With unbounded faith in his com
pany and its holdings, and which are not
in the slightest degree misplaced, he
keeps his face to the sunrise and pushes
on to the goal of his ambition-the plac-
ing Of this company on big shipping
and profitable basis.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Ira Pollard spent several days in
Denver looking after . shipment of
ore from the Highlander group and in
examining the workings Of the new
smelling plant at Utah Junction.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Mrs Jane Deming returned Thursday
evening from 4 six weeks visit with
friends at Fort Collins.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Ur. John Atcheson was q visitor to
the state capital Tussday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Mrs. o. w. Lowell, her sister Miss
Emma Grinsr, and daughter Martha,
are spending few days in the city en-
joying the fine climate and the associa-
tions of numerous friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

The members Of Idaho Springs Chap
ter No, 81, Order Of the Eastern Star,
were very agreeably and happily surpris-
ed in having visitors from Golden Queen
Chapter No. II, Of Central City, on last
Tuesday evening. The local chapter had
initiation work, after which banquet
was served and the visitors we're made
to feel "at home" Those who drove
over from Central City to exchange
fluctuations with their sisters and breth-
rem here were, Mrs. Frances Mayhem,
worthy Matron; Leonard Nichols, Wor-
thy Patron; Miss Grace Grutzmaster,
Secretary; Mesdames Nellie Eatwell and
Edith Williams; Misses Beatrice Rule
and Mary Mcleod. 1t was on evening
Of pleasure both for visitors and home
members and one that will long be
cherished.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

In the abssncs Of rubbish cans to
catch the papers that are now thrown
70 indiseriminately ON the streets. it
would be . good idea to bring into use
few rakss with . man on the handle
Of each, supplied with plenty Of match
- and thus gather and burn the rubbish
that collects in the streets and alleys
There 10 scarcely anything that adds
more to the appearance of 4 city than
clean we'll kept streets and this is about
the first thing that strikes the atten-
tion Of the stranger. Buildings may
not be large nor streets wide but if for
mer are neatly painted and the latter
cleanly kept the town shows off to the
very best advantage as it looks like
thrift.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

The Shakespeare club will be enter
tanned by Mrs. F. L. COLON Tuesday
evening, November 9.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Mrs. W. E. Rsnshaw visited Denver
friends III middle of the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

In the tunnel Of the Bronaber group
Of claims. located across Clear Creek
opposite tho Josephine Lincoln mines,
good vein Of ore has been opened up
that assays go ounces in gold, five oun-
ces in silver and go percent
IN copper, or . value of $29. .05.
The ore is similar to that fonnd
in the claims south of the creek and of
whish the Bronaber is an extern
sion.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06
Increased Mining Activity.

Tho mining section Of this camp, be-
ginning with tho Central tunnel OF the
Big Five and extending to Fall River. is
the scene OF aggressive mining activity.
The Central tunnel is being pushed all
the time. only temporarily stopping when
some needed repairs become = necessity.
The orc from several properties cut by
this tunnel is shipped to the mills in
ever increasing quantities. Among these
principal shipping properties is that old
time and reliable shipper the Shafter.
From the various levels leasers are maxi
ing good money and this has character
lied this property for the past forty years.
1t is apparently as good producer ~
ever, with indications that it will contin-
ue so for the next half century. Then
there is the s anley that has turned out
its millions, but which in recent years
has been doing little owing TO the adjust
ment Of interests which has been going
on and which have been equitably and
effectually settled. 1t will not he long
before it will begin to duplicate its past
record but increase it many fold. Every
thing is being done to put the under
ground development in safe and conven-
lent working order Already some leas-
is going on, but this is Insignificant COM
pared with the extensive possibilities Of
the future. The Josephine Lincoln prop
critics a short distance beyond are also
being put in shape to respond in large
shipments to the drill and shovel. The
value Of these properties is no matter Of
conjecture. as they have been proven up
sufficiently to give assurance Of = rich
output for tho owners. the Metropolf-
tan mines, the portal of which ia at the
junction Of Clear Creek and Trail Run,
is pushing its tunnel into the ridg that
separates Trail Run from Spring Gulch
to cut its valuable claims on the south
side Of the ridge. Near these properties
are many others that are being developed
or on which development will soon begin.
Ono Of these, the Broaaber group Of
five claims, is pushing it's tunnel with
commendable activity and some ans
looking ore has been uncovered. The
Refugee claim. tho Wyandotte. Maud
Munroe, Gladstone. Cardigan, Elliott.
Barber. Mayfower, Bullion King. arc all
properties in this section lying within .
mile Of the city limits and along Clear
Creek, that will waken up to renewed
activity owing to the showings that will
bs msds BY thoss that sss slrssdy bsing
prepared for active operations.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Mrs. Mae Cousins, = former resident
OF this city. and George Higgins Of
Denver were married on the twenty
eighth Of October at Littleton. Her
husband is engaged in the grocery
business in Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Mrs. Chas. D. Ames and her neice,
Miss Arlene Hardin, left Tuesday for
Monclair, Colorado, where they will re-
main for several weeks and possibly the
greater part Of the winter.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

At their refiular meeting on Monday,
the county commissioners made = levy
of seventeen mills for county purposes
divided As folloWs.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

The season Of high winds is now on
and it behooves persons burning papers
and other refuse matter to be careful
that all sparks are extinguished before
leaving the ashes.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Superintendent Chas. L. Jaynss 10
feeling very happy over the ore that
be is finding in the west drift Of the
Chicago Belle. situated about mile
north of Dumont. The assay shows
g. 40 ounces in gold. IS ounces in sill
yer and $50 percent copper making .
t1taf value Of $l7S.45. In the Chlsr-
ide Belis claim belonging to the Chica-
60 Belle group in another streak Of
ore that runs go ounce in gold and Al
40 ounces in silver or $3.50 per ton.
These strsaks are only short distance
below the surface and with the veins
getting more solid the values are in
creasinl.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Lou Oliver returned Wednesday from
Hot Springs, South Dakota, where he
underwent an operation and had can
esfous growth removed from his lower
lip. The operation was entirely sue
eessful and Mr.. Oliver 10 now 4 firm
believer in plastic surgery.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

County Clerk Frank L. Peck came
down from Georgetown Wednesday a.
ternoon and spent few pleasant hours
receiving greetings from his many friends
in this locality.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

1t is reported to-day that The con-
dition Of Jack Hammond is very much
improved. He has been the victim of
an attack of typhoid fever.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Ninety six feet were added to the length
Of the Central tunnel during the month
Of October. At the end of the month
the breast was in = distance Of seven
thousand eight hundred and fifteen feet.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

The citizens were aroused from their
slumbers shortly after three o'clock Mon
day morning by an alarm Of fire which
originated in q house in Grass Valley be-
langing to Claus Anderson. The origin
of the fire is q mystery, as there was
none in the stove at the time. 1t broke
out in the rear room Of the building,
where the miners living there had their
working clothes. The most plausible
theory is that mice got into the pockets
where matches were kept and ignlted
them by attempting to eat them. The
damage amounted to about seventy five
dollars. 1t is fortunate that the fire did
not get sufficient headway to set fire to
the outside, as there was heavy wind
that morning and the flames would have
spread to such an extent as to cause a
disastrous confagration.
The pool that has secured control Of
the Stanley placer has gone to work de-
veloping in business like manner, A
thirty five horse power boiler, a hoist
and pump are being installed and al
ready tho work of sinking shaft down
to bedrock is under good headway. The
has produced some of the rich.
est Of gold and many of the nuggets tax
On therefrom have been large ones From
one Of the parties interested it is learned
that whom this placer was worked in
other parts Of tho ground. an average Of
twenty dollars in gold was taken out for
zach man employed, while in many cases
his amount was greatly exceeded. The
mem who now control this placer are such
ss will open it up in . mine-like manner
md secure the large amount of yellow
metal that is now hidden beneath the
urface and down to bedrock.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Will Lugg and Miss Jeanette Jarvis
were married in Denver on Wednesday
afternoon. Will has many friends in
this city, where he resided for years,
who will wish him \ long and happy
married life. Both the contracting par
ties are now residents Of Longmont,
Colorado. whore they will make their
future home. Arthur Lugg went to
Denver to witness the ceremony.
The weekly news. [volume] (Anacostia [i.e. Washington] D.C.) 1909-19??, 1909-11-27
A CRAFTY PRISONER.

"Take that man into my Of
fee; remove every stitch Of
clothing; and search him from
head to foot"
That was the order given by
Warden Mckee, of the District
jail, when Edward Letchmere,
alias Clarendon Henri, was
ushered into the prison here
just after completing a three
year term at Columbus, Ohio.
Today Warden Mckee is glad
he took the precaution.
Hidden about Letchmere' S
waist and suspended on a tiny
rubber band was found a small
key that would unlock any pad
lock in the Jail. The warden
tried the key and it did the
work. Then Letchmere, who
has made an escape or two in
his time and who came near
saving out of the District Jail
when last confined here, was
hustled in the cell once occu-
pied by Charles Guiteau.
The weekly news. [volume] (Anacostia [i.e. Washington] D.C.) 1909-19??, 1909-11-27
DREDGE IN COMMISSION

The dredging machine built
by the John Miller Company
ON the Eastern Branch went
into commission Wednesday
under the command of Capt
Nelson Thayer, and is en-
ployed in work on the Ana
costa river above the new
bridge. The new dredge has
been named John Miller, in
honor of the former head Of the
company, and is said to be a
powerful machine, having a
digging capacity of 1 800 cubic
yards of material per day 1t
is 20 feet long, rs feet beam
and 6 feet deep and is equipped
with a clam-shell digger Of a
yard and a half capacity on
each bite into the bottom OF
the river.
Two large hosting engines
. for service in raising and lower
ing the digging bucket are sup
Piled with steam at a pressure
. of 125 pounds, making the MAJ
chine the most powerful one OF
its kind owned here. The
dredge is to be employed in
| general work i'm deepening
docks and channels about the
| harbor and along the river, and
| i'm a. few days it will be taken to
| the new pier of the Cabin
| Branch Mining Company, at
/ the mouth of Quantico creek,
to deepen the water about a
new pier erected there for the
loading Of sulphur rock from
the mines i'm Prince William
county, Va.
Capt. Thayer has as his as
sistants Henry Sisson as mate,
Harry Griggs, engineer, and
George Griggs, steward. The
machine also carries several
deckmen.