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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-02
rIcETlEs OF LEGAL TENDER
Somewhat Perplexins Question which
Very Few Seem to Properly
j. Understand.

Ono Of the prominent ofiicials If the
treasury department recently ,en-
tured the opinion that not one banker
IN a hundred and probably not nalf
a dozen members of the senate or
house could tell accurately what parts
of the United States currency are le-
gal tender He went on to say:
"A great many people know that
the definition of legal tender IS money
OF a character which by law a debtor
may require his creditor to receive in
payment in the absence of a special
agreement. But when it comes to
der you will find the banker all at sea.
Gold certificates are not legal
tender, but are receivable for customs,
taxes and all public debts. Silver GER
uficates are not legal tender. Neither
are national bank notes. They are re-
ceivable, however, in payment of
taxes, excises. public lands and all
other dues to the United States, ex-
cept duties on imports. Trade dollars
and fractional currency are not legal
tender. Fractional currency is re-
receivable for postage and revenue
stamps and also in payment of any
dues to the United States less than
4ve dollars, except duties on imports
Foreign gold and silver coins are not
legal tender.
The following are legal tender in
all that the term means:
Gold coins of the United States
standard silver dollars, subsidiary sill
yer coins, minor coin of copper,
bronze or copper-nickel, up to 25
cents; United States notes or green.
backs, demand treasury notes. treas.
ury notes of 1890. Columbian half
dollar and Columbian quarters. Sub
sidiary silver coin, including Colum-
bian half dollars and quarters, are
legal tender up to $10.'
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-02
The Man with Mechanical Ability

The man with natural aptitude for
mechanics received SO many invita-
tions to take automobile trips with
friends who acted as their own chauf-
feur that he came to be envied by his
less fortunate acquaintances. One day
the popular guest condescended to en-
tighten them as to his true status.
You fellows needn't get green
eyed" he said. II haven't such
snap, after all. What they want me
to go along for is to blow up the tires
and make repairs in case of an acci-
dent. / wouldn't be such hot favor
ite If l wasn't SO proficient in that
line. That knowledge is somewhat
calling, but as l enjoy the trips ! swal-
low my pride and accept the invita-
tions."
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-02
MINING APPLICATION NO O9924.
Mineral Survey No. 1895.
U. $. Land Office, Den

U. 5. Land Office Denver Colorado,
July q. 1909.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the
Act of Congress, approved May 10. 1872. Mag
gle A. Macleod whose pcsrofbce is Idaho
Springs Colorado has made application for pat
ent tor 1900 iinenr feet on the Sunshine lode.
bearing god and silver, the same being l6O feet
N 72o A, and 1870 leet 72o ~ " from discov
cry shaft thereon with surface ground $50 sect in
width, situate in Cascade mining district, Clear
Creek county. State of Colorado. and described ip
the plat and field notes on file In this office, viz:
Beginning at cor. No. l. whence the IA cor
Sec Y. 7 > X u W ofthe eth ? NJ, bears 45o
45 f 1862 feet. thence S 70 ~ w 1900 .eet TO cor
No. q thence l7o i6f " $50 feet to cor No. 3:
thence N 72o ~ u 1907 feet to cor No. I; thence
l7' l6 Il $50 feet to cor No. l, the place Of be-
ginning.
Containing 165 acres, expressly excepting and
excluding all conflict with surveys Nos.
and f,rming portion OF the W Ia of Sec T..
Twp 8, RIA " of the 9th principal meridian.
Said location being corded in vol l47. page 64S,
OF the records Of Clear Creek county, Colorado.
Adjoining claimants the owners Of sur. No.
1867 Pique lode.
c. D. FORD. Register
LIST pub July a. last pub Sept 25. 1909.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-02
Wonder Of Nature,

A noted divine was very fond OF
riding on horseback, and. being vastly
conceited about his fine figure, wore
stays to show it off. One day he was
thrown from his horse and lay prone
on the road. A farm laborer from a
neighboring field ran to his assistance.
The first-aid man began to feel the
parson all over, and suddenly yelled
out to another laborer:
Rim, Jock, for heavens sake, for a
doctor. Here's a mans ribs running
north and sooth instead of east and
west"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-02
Invited to Stay All Night.

The Hostess-It's stOrming so hard
that guess you'd better stay all night.
Mr.. Scoresby.
The Dinner Guest-I'm afraid l
would put you to too much trouble,
Mrs. Brown.
The Hostess-Oh, not at all! Let me
see. can sleep on the library lounge.
and Jane and Martha and Ella and
Aunt Mary can room together, and
there's mattress we can bring down
from the attic for Willie, and IAr.
Brown will do nicely with blanket
on the parlor rug. It's no trouble at
all, Mr.. Scoresby.
The Guest-You're very kind. but
I'm quite sure the rain is stopping,
ana I've an excellent umbrella. Jast
as much obliged. Good-night.-Cieye-
land Plain Dealer.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-02

When the digestion is all right,
the action of the bowels regular there
is natural craving and relish for
food. When this is lacking you may
know that you need a dose Of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They strengthen the digestive organs,
improve the appetite and regulate
the bowels. Sold by J. ]. Sherwin.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-04
Philanthropy.


II is announced by authority that
Gen McFudge has made another
prlncely donation to McFudge univer-
Bity.
Gold floors Will be laid In all the
buildings of the institution; an equa-
.orial telescope, with an aperature Of
zO feet, will be mounted; the muse
ums will be enlarged until they cover
eighty acres and .100,000,000 volumes
will be added to the library.
The determination is % make Nc.
Fudge the equal of any school in the
United States.
No professor is raid less than $1,000
a week at McFudge, and this broad
policy is attracting the best scholar
ship of the age. With an especial en-
dowment of a billion dollars. the in
come of which is devoted in perpetuty
to bribing studen.s to attend, it is felt
that the future of the university is
assured.
The alumni of the school have just
donated a magnificent altar piece for
the chapel. 1t represents Gen. Nc
Fudge being crowned by the Muses.
Life
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-04
Queen Takes Fencing Lessons.

Her majesty Queen Alexandra has
ately conceived great liking for
encing, and is now taking lessons
rom one of the best-known fencing
masters in the coul ry, says Tit-Bits,
rhe master in ques on was formerly
instructor to one of le regiments o,
household cavalry. and boasts of hav.
ng trained more fr' lass swordsmeD
han any other man irope. He de
cribes her males l being a born
encar." and as o who, had she
aiken up the art f. n life, would
laye achieved gIe .anence In il
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-04
coNTRARINESS OF LIFE.

Mans life is full of crosses and
temptations. He comes into this
world without his consent and goes
out against his will, and his trip IL
exceedingly rocky.
The rule of contrariness is one OF
the unfortunate features of this trip.
When he is little the grown girls
kiss him, and when he is grown the
little girls kiss him.
If he raises large family he is
called a mustard, but If he raises =
small check he is called fraud and
Stunned like a Chinaman with the
seven-year itch.
If he is poor he is a bad manager
but If he Is rich he is dishonest.
If he is in politics it is for pie; II
he is out of politics you don't know
where TO put him, and he is no good
for his country. If he does an act oi
charity it's for policy; If he won't give
to charity he is a stingy old cuss and
lives only for himself.
If he dies young there was a great
future before him; if he lives to an
old age he has missed his calling.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-04
Lighting the Fire.

A fire broke out one night in one
Of the smaller towns of Massachusetts,
whereupon its newly-equipped fire de-
partment composed of volunteers, was
called on to show what it could do.
Only one lantern could be found
the smoke was pouring out of the
building, and the night was dark.
Finally small tongue CT fire ap-
peared and cheer went up as the
liremen turned the hose in that dlrec-
ton.
At this moment the captain cried
out: Look out what you're doin
here! Keep that water off thatl It's
the only light we've got to put out the
fire eby."-Iippincott's
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-04
Be of Good Cheer,

Let us be of good cheer. remember
ng that the misfortunes hardest to
ear are those which never come -
DWELL
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-04
Jealous Man.

There is nothing a man Of good
sense breads in a wife so much as her
having more sense than himself
Fielding.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-04
The Real Glory OF Lie.

The Real Glory OF Lite.
To be strong hand in the dark to
another in the time of need, to be
cup of strength to a human soul in
crisis of weakness, is to know the
glory of life.-Hugh Black.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-12-04


children
whose par
ptance ANY In
Zuni street. OF
teleph 1926
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-01
SAVED BY DYNAMITE
Flames Are Checked in West
Virginia Town.
DAMAGE WILL REACH 100000
MOnOBgah Swept, Tweuty-One Houses
Being Destroyed and Two Blocks
LeveIed-LittIe Insurance Is Car
ried-Fire Starts in Restaurants.
Water Pressure Very Weak.

Fairmont. ". Va. July 3L-A fire at
Monongah. a mining town near here.
this morning destroyed two blocks, COM
prising twenty-One houses. all OF WHICH
were Ievel4d with the ground. The loss
is estimated at $4,000. The fire started
at 40 a. n, IN Mrs. Gace's restaurant
George Neseth, owner OF a large store.
Jumped through q window and was badly
cut. The water pressure was weak and
several buildings had TO be dynamited
10 save the town.
Very little insurance was carried By
the property owners. Levi 0Hker. owner
OF a department store whose loss Is
$4,000. is one OF the heaviest sufferers.
Persons whose homes were burned are
being cared for by friends and more for
tu9ate neighbors.
Aid was asked from this city. and the
FairmOnt fire department response
helping to hold the flames in check
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-01
ELKINS AFTER NEW RAILROAD.
Coal and Coke May Build Into West
Virginia City.
SPECIAL 70 The washington Herald.

SpCc1l 70 me washington Herald
EIkins. ". Va. July 3l-The efforts OF
the Elkins Board Of Trade, combined with
the inclination Of Henry C. Davis and
RS, associated with him in the Coal
4r Coke Railway Company. probably
rs the entrance into Elklns Of the
cool and Coke. and later an extension to
aa-sons for connection with the Morgan
.oul and Kingwood Railroad. owned
cipally by Senator Ell6lns.
IS, present the Coal and Coke runs only
ar as Roaring Creek Junction. about
miles from Elkins, and from that
( to this city the rails Of the Western
yland are used. Realizing that the
would be benefited If the Coal and
. entered the city on its own tracks.
board Of trade have had numerous
erences with Senator Elkins looking
TOYS lrd the completion OF the road into
city. and within the last few DAYS
tor Davis has indicated that the road
DO built in here II tie right OF
nag were given. With only four miles
q, ght Of way TO secuAe, 1t seems rea-
bly, certain that the construction Of
o road itself IS only a matter OF time
esd detail
re further TACT that al the rights
ay between Rowlesburg and Parsons
hr been taken Up within the last sixty
dag lends color to the belief that the
yantown and KingwOod expects 10
tld into Parsons. II this be true, the
JOB s line will be extended to Parsons
20 1ake connection with the Cheat River
road. almost completing a through line
~ Pittsburg TO Charleston.
has been understood here that rep
natives OF the Vanderbilt interests.
asU IN possession Of the old right Of way
af re Wabash, which parallels the Balti-
l.r and Ohio from Grafton Up the Yu-
CARTS Valley River.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-01
Engine Rolls Into Ditch

Special to The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg Va. July S1v.Phil O..
Hughes. a resident Of Lynchburg. was
seriously injured at Amherst Court House
early this morning. when the engine at
tached TO train No. a. OF the Washington
apd Chattanooga express went through a
derailing switch and rolled down the en-
bankment Hughes was brought 70 the
st. Andrews Hospital, where II was found
he had sustained a fractured rib and in.
ternal injuries. The accident did not block
the Noad.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-01

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va, July S1-Judge Mann's
campaign manager. Col James Mann,
to-day for the first tine gave out an
estimate Of the vote that will be cast in
the primary next Thursday. He said:
L have always declined until now 20
make any estimate or to give out any
figures bearing upon the result OF the
primary to be held August 8. In order
TO form an intelligent conclusion as to
the situation in the several counties and
cities Of the State. and to make an esti-
mate that would have value addressed
letter to four or five OF our friends
IN each county and city. asking for a
close and conservative estimate OF the
number Of votes that will be cast and
their division between the Eubernatorial
candidates.
In response 70 these inquiries have
received estimates. which I believe to be
conservative. from practically all the
counties and cities The estimates show
that there Will be cast in the primary
from $1,000 to 10000 votes; that Judge
Mann will carry seventy counties, with
the chance IN his favor In two others.
and majority Of the nineteen cities.
From a number Of places we have from
two to four replies. The minimum esti-
mates show a majority for Judge Mann
Of u,05S, and the maximum, n majority
OF 14l6L have thought 1t best to give
the exact figures as we have received
them from local men familiar with tho
situation in their respective counties and
cities.
Chances Improving, He Says.
''Since some OF these letters were re-
ceiyed there has been a constant move
ment in Judge Mann's direction through
out the state. and several Of our friends
have written to say that Judge Mann's
vote will be larger than they first
thought My own deliberate Judgment.
which Is concurred in by men OF experi-
ence who have kept closely IN touch
with the situation is that Judge Mann
will be nominated by a majority ranging
anywhere from 1900 to 1905. I have
not before attempted TO form an esu-
mate by counties and cities. and no other
figures that have been published have
come from our headquarters. Had l
made this statement three weeks ago. 1
should have placed Judge Mann's major
lty about two thousand below what 1
now believe It will be.
Several factors have contributed to
the Increase. IN the first place, the pub
ucatIon Of the Malone letters proved
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-01
old Firth to Hold Reunion.

Charleston. w. Va, July S1.-The an
nual reunion Of the survivors OF the old
Fifth West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
regiment, which took very active hand
IN the civil war. will be held in this city
september 10 and 20, that being the an
niZersary of the battle OF Opequan
Creek. which was probably the most dis
astrous battle in which the regiment
participated during its term Of service.
The regiment was organized at Ceredo.
and a large number OF the commissioned
officers were from that town, among
whom were the late Maj. James P. Way
rner. Capt. Willis Capt H. c. Oh
can now OF Washington. and Capt. Mark
Poore. of Huntington.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-01
DRAWS IN MANNS NAME.
Mentioned I'm Bristol Local Option
Contest Case.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Bristol Va, July S1.-The name Of
Judge William H. Mann has been drawn
into the local option election contest case
now on here. S. j. Cornett, a magls-
tratc, and a Mann supporter. admitted
on cross-exaTinaton on the witness
stand, where he went TO testify as a
dry leader. that he had suggested to
Judge Rhea that the Mann crowd look
after the poll taxes Of about ten Mann
men, who would vote for Mann and also
vote dry" Cornett, however, did not
say that the taxes were paid in this man
ner. He said that his purpose was TO
trap Judge Rhea and to see whether he
thought more of Mann than the liquor
interests
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-01
WILL BE OPEN WEDNESDAY.
Durbin Division Is Blocked by
LandsIIdes.

Special % Inc v dSl0uglOD noIulQ-
Cumberland. Nd, July 31-The Durbin
division of the Western Maryland Rail-
road. commonly known as Coal and
Iron" will not be open for traffic before
Wednesday. The damage done by the
cloudburst is greater than at first re-
ported. The Dry Fork Railroad win be
opened about the same time. Large
forces are working on lae Durbin
branch. Slides are so nume Gus and so
close together that 1t is l.hpossible to
run transfer trains. Some slides have
1900 square yards Of earth. At Faux
ner fifty feet Of track is Suspended from
one bank 10 another.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-01
FATAL JUMP INTO WATER.
Man Leaps Upon Floating Log and
browns

oEtrcla4 70 Ane " Washington HeTalQ
Elkins, ". Va, July &.-Walter Halle
wood. a bark contractor on Rich Noun
tain, was drowned in the waters OF Laurel
Fork. when in a moment Of f1olhardi-
ness he jumped on a log floating down
the swollen stream. The log upset him
into the swirling torrent, and after float
ing for distance OF twenty-five feet. he
disappeared from view. Seventeen COM
panions carried him eleven miles through
almost impenetrable underbrush. He
lived at Webster Springs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-01
HEAT ROUTS HATS AND COATS.
Women Remove Hendgear and Men
Coats at Church Convention.

W omen hemONe deuuBehr anu wen
Coats at Church Convention.
Special 70 The Washington Herald
Winchester. Va. July S1-MinIsterial
and lay delegates 10 the sixteenth an
nual Christian Endeavor Society conven-
ton OF the United Brethren Church Of
the Virginia conference heard addresses.
made reports. and transacted other bust
ness at to-day's sessions IN their shirt
sleeves. while the women were permitted
to remove their hats.
Mrs. George w. Kitsmuller. Of Penn
sylvania, moved that the men take OF
their coats on account OF excessive heat
and that women remove their hats, which
was carried unanimously. Rev. J. r.
Parrett. OF Dayton Ohio. in a stirring sd
dress on home missions. pledged $500 to
the general fund. and Rev. A. s Ham
mack. conference superintendent. pledged
the same amount Representatives of the
various societies pledged S26- more.
The annual reports were completed to-
day, all showing a healthy condition Of
the society. The last business session
was held this afternoon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-01
PAY CLERK ROBBED.
Highwnymen Relieve Him of over
Four Thousand Dollars.

o1ecinI % TIC Washlngt01 Hcrald.
stanton. Va. July S1.-WOrd came
from the Rush Bun coal mines that
pay clerk was knocked in the head. and
robbed OF 81. 400, which was TO be appor-
toned among the miners to-day. No de-
tails were received except that the rob-
Der knocked the clerk senseless. He took
the bag OF money. and made off to the
mountains. Several stanton men hold
interests In the mines, and the hold-up
caused much comment here
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-01
Manchester Re1pn nInnn.
Knne Is Held.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Hagerstown. Md. July 91-Daniel
Kane. charged with being the negro
who early yesterday morning was discov-
cred in the residence Of John E. Smith.
OF Hagerstown. going through the poe
kets Of Mr.. Smiths trousers. was to-day
committed to jail by Justice Hartle for
court At the point of a revolver Mr..
Smith forced the negro to return his
pocketbook. containing eight dollars.
but the negro managed to escape, and
was not captured until last night.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-01
PROF. KNUTTI DEAD.
Principal OF Shepherd College Sue
cumbs 10 Typhoid.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Martinsburg, Va. July 3l-Prof. John
G. Knutu, for the past six years prin-
cipal OF the Shepherd College State Nor
NAL School at Shepherdstown. w. Va.
died to-day at Morgantown. W. Va.
where he had gone with his family 10
spend his summer vacation and 10 do
special work in the summer school at
the State University. Death was due
10 typhoid fever Prof Knuth was
aged thirty-flve years. and was a native
Of Randolph County. w. Va. He was a
graduate OF the Fairmont Normal School,
the West Virginia University. and the
Leland Stanford JT. University In CallfOr-
MIA. The remains viii be buried IN Nor
gantown Monday. Prof. Knutu was re-
Gently reelected principal OF the Shep-
herd College for next year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-01
ar.. Hiclzs Die. from Wound.

j TO The Washington Herald
nchburg. Va, July 31.-NIrs. Sanie J.
s. who was shot in South Lynchburg
une II, and who claimed, in an ante
NOR EN- statement. that she was shot by
Hamilton. who had been paying her
attention. died early this morning
ne city hospital. where she has been
slr the tragedy. Hamilton. who was
tied shortly after the shooting and
n8 since been IN Jail, will now have a
0cF warrant served on him charging
al. Ter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-01
sawmill Is Burned.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Hagerstown. Nd. July 31.-A fire that
started from sparks from an engine. de-
stroyed the large sawmills Of Hege &
Martin. along the Hagerstown and Mer-
cersburg pike, near the Maryland line. en-
failing a loss Of about $500 with only 8
small amount of Insurance. Buildings
and lumber yards were very dry as
the result Of the drought, and burned
rapidly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-01
Drops Dead While Out Driving.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg, Va, July 3l.-John p.
Butler, aged ffty-eight, driving in a
wagon in Campbell County. fell dead.
His team, approaching a gate on the
road. stood long enough to excite sus-
picion and an investigation resulted in
the finding Of the dead man. His re-
mains we're brought back to this. city last
night
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-01
FOR NEW LONG-DIsTANCE LINE.
Independent Telephone Officials
Meet Mt ParkerSburg.

Special % The Washington Herald.
Parkersburg. W. Va, July 31.-At a
meeting Of independent telephone officers
here last night a forward step In the
formation Of a long distance independent
telephone company was taken. Several
men Interested In the National Te -'lrs
Company. Of New York. ir'' l.f -
fred S. Hays, OF Boston. 1U-
ard. W. c. Handlan, L. an1
S. W. Harper, Of Wheeling, D. are or-
nected with the new long CONF
pany became directors Of rs, wire
ginia Western Telephon Som.
which operates in this sectic
ent officers of the West Viri
Telephone Company were
When the details are finall
the National Telephone Cor sIl
control all the long dista r
Eastern Ohio. Western
and West Virginia. New
added, and the local ser
much improved as the resu &C.,
ton Of yesterday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-01
NrisrIng, FouI PIay Fenred.

Fairmont. w Va, July Sl--Charles z.
Lee, q prominent resident of AIonongah.
has been missing since Saturday, August
a. and It is feared he met with foul
play. Despite dillgent search ne can
not be found. and his relatives and friends
are alarmed. The following description
of him IS given: Height, fiveSfeet six
inches; age. twenty-seven years: unmar-
ried: smooth face; black curly hair.
When last seen. wore stir hat and dark
clothes
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10 The Washington Herald
arlinton. ". Va, July g.-Howard
zoe. a merchant OF Stony Bottom.
vhe trying 20 catch drift logs in the
nbrler River Friday night. was
ut from the raft into the river BY a
tree top and drowned. His body has
not been found