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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

made the train hard to manage and keep in line:
one pony especially tried to buck the elk head on
that was packed on him. He did manage to get
it twisted around the prongs of the antlers
stuck him in the side, and such capers as he cut
then have never seen besides delaying the out
fit for nearly an hour. The divide had to be
crossed by daylight, but on reaching it a dense
fog settled over the whole country, which, added
to the snow, made 1t impossible to see more than
10 feet in front Of one. Thompson, as usual, led
the train, and after going the narrow ridge
that formed the divide, stopped to call and see II
all were following, when there was great scram-
bling and crashing of branches and one of the
horses disappeared over the precipice, which was
anywhere from 600 to thousand feet deep on
either side and only about 80 feet on top. After
counting noses we found he unruly fellow
that we had not been able to pack, but was fol-
lowing the others all right until he started to do
a little reconnotering his own account. Un-
doubtedly he was dead long before he reached
the bottom of the precipice. we felt our way
along very cautiously and anxiously until sud-
denly the cloud we were In lifted, when the 60
ing moderately fair until we made camp for
the night, all very thankful that we had not
encountered more serious disaster.
Later, several short excursions made
from the ranchhouse, one of which 1 shot
a good blacktail deer and another time young
bull elk. with only spikes. The blacktai
standing in the snow with three does. sheltered
behind clump of scrub pnes and he had evil
IDENTIFY seen me first for was then attracted by
tne does running lOOk QUICK SnOl ana the
buck made tremendous leap of at least 80 feet.
but 1t was his last, my first softnosed bullet
had mushroomed considerably on going through
the shoulder and completely torn his lungs away.
The spike elk much harder to KILL
craftsmanship was poor, owing to our having
to run across a valley and up the side of noun
tain to head him or At any rate it took four
of my guides 45-70's and three of my 5000 bull
lets to bring him down. Every ball had hit him,
but none in vital spot until the last
Sage hen shooting and coursing jack rabbits
with greyhound and q collie dog offer good
sport for the hunter in this country.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06
sAvANT 4 CENSUS OFFICIAL
Appointment o. Prof. w. 3. Bailey es
Yale Shows the High Stand
ard Required.

Washington-The high standard nf
qualifications to which the supervisors
for the thirteenth census must meas
IRE finds no better illustration than
is afforded by Prof William B. Bailey.
the supervisor for the state OF Con
necticut. who is also professor OF
economics at Yale college.
Prof. Bailey was born at Springfield.
Mass, May I. 1878. and received his
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06
HBNZI[lNGBl1GGAME BNZI[l !'l[ 4! )
lN7NORFHWEST} E

didn't cross the divide be-
fore the snow came. we
never would. Therefore
we planned to start the
following morning, but
when morning came we
found our tent entirely
covered with drifted snow,
the wind blowing a gale
and the air full of blind
ing, cutting snow.
1t was a hard task to
catch II horses and po-
MES and pack them in
the snow and rain. SO 1t
was noon before We were
on the go, while the cold
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06
He Stopped in Time.

Little Bob's father was fond of tell
ing bear stories to his little boys.
One evening he was telling thrilling
one about a bear chasing little girl.
and "how he crept nearer and nearer
and nearer" At this point Bob caught
his fathers arm, and, with the big
tears falling down his cheeks, he
cried, "Oh, father. don't tell any
more He might catch her.'-The De-
lineator.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Didn't It take lots OF nerve to face
a crowded house the first time you
appeared on the stage as starr"
asked the inquisitive person. Yes.
said the actress; that's what tho
dramatic critics all said in the news.
papers the next morning. g.-Chicago
Tribune.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

times quite hard to discover, it may run from
the top of one mountain to bronze plate in a
rock some six or eight miles away.
After resting a day in camp started for
the hunting ground with Thompson and had
gone only a couple OF miles when to
some fresh elk tracks, which followed
tiously for some time. until we could see far
below in park "a small clearing with long
grass, on which elk fond of feeding), small
band of elk, three bulls and six cows. Getting
within range noiseessly was easy matter ow
ing to the dry condition of the forests, but after
an exciting crawl on hands and knees. we found
ourselves within about hundred yards and un-
seen by the elk. / picked my bull and took
shot for the near shoulder, while my guide shot
the next largest; both bulls dropped but mine
was up an of again Immediately, following in the
rear Of the herd best he could with a broken
shoulder and bullet in his lungs. He was going
slowly and easy to follow and another shot some
500 yards further on, in very dense timber, ended
his rowing career The remainder OF that day
was spent in skinnng and cutting up the meat
and hanging 1t high above the ground. out OF
reach of prowling animals at night. For dinner
that evening we had elks liver and steak and
quite a celebration over our early success. Pack
ing the meat, hides and heads back to camp con-
sumed the next day and kept the three OF US
busy.
Aa nv companions from the east shot fine
bull several days later on, took rest from
hunting and devoted some time to fishing. Trout
rose we'll SO all were satisfied and on returning
to camp on one of these days had quick shot
from my pony at coyote that was galloping
across the brow of the hill 1t always seemed to
me- to have been more good luck than good
marksmanship, for these little things are always
hard to hit, but his skin now lies over the back
of a chair before my fireplace.
After hunting without any luck for perhaps
q week we finally came some rather fresh
sheep tracks and decided Immediately to go after
them. 1t was quite the hardest climbing and
hunting / ever did without any success but we
followed them for three days and at times must
have been within couple OF hundred yards OF
them although we never had a shot.
Menacing clouds had been gathering for some
days with little snow durries and Thompson said
a good deal about getting back to the ranch.
which was . two days trip. and ~ he said II We
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06
GOLD BELL GIVEN TO TAFT
Used by the President in Opening the
Great Gunnison Tunnel In
Colorado.

Montrose, Col-The solid gold bell
with which President Taft released
the water into the Gunnison tunnel
was presented to the chief executive.
The weight of the sell closed con
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06
Concrete BUILDINGS in China.

The construction of houses and walls OF con-
crete in China was instituted several centuries
ago. and is peculiarly common and extensive In
Swatow, where 1t originated in the building of
chapel by French priest. The absence Of any
brick structures or walls gives ample proof of the
stability of the concrete
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

A girl never feels more important
than when she is getting married, and
a man never looks more inconspic-
uous.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

If Emerson had it all to say over
again, he might advise us to hitch our
airships to a star.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Not all lawyers are legal lights"
some of them are legal light weights.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

spent for the purpose OF securing chance to
shoot anteerd buck he roams over his ma
tive heath Preparations for these trips made
long in advance AS old friend said one time
about fox hunting. Half the fun in the sport is
getting ready hacking to the meet and the long
ride home with plenty Of good tobacco" So are
the days spent the trail. getting into the big
game country, nearly always from 80 to 200 miles
from the end of the railroad.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Don't abuse the rich; we can't all bs
pauperS
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

Some people register their kicks, but
never vote them.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

T THIS season of the year hardly a
train leaves any of the railroad sta
tions of a great city but what it bears
half dozen enthusiastic sportsmen
in search of the thrills to be found
only in the woods of the far north and
northwest. Thousands of dollars are
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06
Bell That Opened the Gunnison
Tunnel.

tact which started tae machinery OF
the headgate. The bell weighs 5h
ounces. is made of 1S-carat Colorado
gold, and was presented by the COLI
RADIO Telephone Company. 1t bears
this inscription:
Opening of the Gunnison Tunnel
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

After making camp in the open along the Yellowstone
river on OF these nights, supper being over
Thompson our guide starting with
Gen. Miles and himself the heroes COW punchers
rode up with pack horse and asked objected to
them making camp with saying several others were
coming later with some cattle. Several others
and with them 5000 head of cattle slept with
herd surrounding all sides; grazing while
others would stand and look the the
cowboys continually riding around the keep
tab the stragglers.
By breakfast time all gone and party was
also in the saddle by o'clock, making for the game
country.
After three days of travelling made camp near
the foot of saddle mountain lake and about
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

His Excellency, William Howard Taft,
President of tie United States CJ
America,
Montrose, Colo, Sept. %, 1909"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06

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log mailed free Cor. 10th and Blake. Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-06
DENVER DIRECTORY

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Evening star., 1909-04-23

tract from a hitherto unpublished letter Of
Judge Carter. who was intimately con-
nected with the Paris arbitration tribunal
In the Alaskan fur seal controversy, point
ing out how impossible 1t was for man
to sit as, judge in his own case.
Mr.. Foster said that the expense of ar
bitration proceedings We're a serious mat
ter to the smaller powers. The cost of
the Bering sea case was $230,00O and of
the Alaskan boundary case in London
100000. though this was a much shorter
case. He asserted that it had been es-
timated to be impossible to take any
case before The Hague court for less
than 100000. This, he said, was a ser-
Gus matter for the smaller powers, and
would be matter of much less moment
before permanent international tribunal.
Wants Permanent Tribunal.
Wayne MacVeagh said he could add
little to what had been So ably set forth
by Senator Root and Mr.. Foster, but
he wanted to point out with all it's
proven shortcomings arbitration had
proven an adequate substitute for force
in adjusting international disputes. This
was no reason, however, for abating the
efforts of the society to establish a per-
manent international tribunal, which, he
hoped would be on the lines of the Su-
preme Court of the United States with
the judges ed aquately compensated for
performing their high duties and appaint-
ed for life, are the members of the
Supreme Court of the United States.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
SENATOR ARGUES POLICE CASE
MR.. SMITH SECURES RELEASE
OF CoLoRED CONSTITUENT.
Census Office Employe Was Charged
With Obstructing Sidewalk
During an Arrest.

1ne unusual sight of United States
Senator defending native of his state
against charge of disorderly conduct
growing out of obstructing the sidewalk
while an arrest was being made, was
witnessed by the Police Court habitues
tn morning. Robert A. Pelham, colored,
an employe Of the census office, was the
defendant, and was represented by Sena-
tor W. A. Smith of Michigan. Judge
Ivory G. Kimball before whom the case
was tried, adjudged the defendant not
guilty.
The trial was the aftermath of two ar
rests made Saturday night at 14th and
streets by Policemen Watts and Ault
of the Sth precinct, which were accom-
plished with difficulty, necessitating the
use of a club by one Of the policemen.
and attracted large crowd. Orders
were given to disperse, and according TO
the testimony for the government, be-
cause Pelham refused to heed, he was
arrested.
A large number of witnesses were on
hand and testified for both the govern
ment and the defense. The generak
trend of the testimony showed that two
policemen repeated the order to the crowd
to move three or four times. which was
apparently needed by some and ignored
by others, the witnesses or the defense.
stated that. though the orders might
have been repeated they failed to hear
but one which was hardly uttered before
feiham was arrested and sent to the sta
tion house in a patrol wagon. 1t de-
veloped during the course of the tral that
the using of his club by one of the
policemen seemed to incense several Of
the crowd. among them Pelham. who was
standing by and taking the names Of
witnesses on a piece of paper.
In his own behalf Pelham told the
cOurf q only heard the order to dlSDersG
once, and when il was announced he
started to move away with others who
were standing by him. He was arrested.
he stated, before he had a chance to move
a dozen feet. A portion of the evidence
corroborated this, and in addition, show
relham to be a reputable citizen. Senator
Smith in summing up for the defense
dwelt upon this fact at length.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
RESTS IN ROCK CREEK.
Funeral Services for Charles Mathel
Ffoulke Are Held.

Funeral services for Charles Mather
Ffoulke, the distinguished art critic and
former president of the National Society
of Fine Arts, who died at the Hotel lie
Marquis New York city, Of heart disease
April II. were held in st. Johns Episco-
pal Church, 10th and H streets north
west, at noon today.
Rev Roland Cotton Smith, the rector,
conducted the service. Music was fur
nished by the vested boy choir of the
church.
Many prominent friends of Mr.. Ffoulke
attended the service. The floral tributes
in many large and beautiful designs COM
pletely filed the chancel of the church.
The honorary pallbearers were Hennen
Jennings, Charles G. Glover, Charles j..
Bell. DIR. Charles w. Needham, Winthrop
Smith A. j. Parsons Gen. a. H. Ames
and DR. Murray. Interment was made in
Rock Creek cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ffoulke have been promi-
nent figures in the society of Washing
ten Mr. Ffoulke retired from active
business nearly forty years ago, and de-
voted himself to the study Of art and
especially the tapestries. He possessed
one of the finest collections in the world.
His wife, a son. Charles NJ. Ffoulke,
and two daughters. Mrs. Chapman Smith.
and Mrs. Emant;el Havenith, wife of the
Belgian minister IL Persia, survive him.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
HAMS MAY TAKE THE STAND
DEFENSE WISHES JURORS TO
JUDGE HIS CONDITION.
Thirty-Seven Talesmen Examined
This Morning Without Another
Juror Being Secured.

FLUSHING, N. Y, April 23.-Capt.
Peter c. Hams. jr., may be put on the
witness stand in his trial for the killing
of William f. Annis for the express pur-
pose of revealing to the jury his mental
condition. Announcement of such a pos
sibility was made by attorneys for the
defense today, prior to the opening of the
fifth day of the trial before Justice Gar
retson in the supreme court here. Capt
Hans could be called. it was said. before
any insanity experts were put on the
stand, as it might be deemed expedient
to give the jurymen an opportunity to
form their own opinions of the defend
ants condition from personal observation
of his conduct under examination as a
witness.
The prisoners lawyers declare that he
has no intelligent comprehension of the
nature of the proceedings in which he is
playing such an important part, and
John F. Mcintyre for the defense said
that if he found difficulty in inducing
Capt Hams to take the stand hemight
even place him in evidence as an ex-
hibit in the case. tagged and identified as
such on the court record, like any other
exhibit.
With seven jurors in the jury box the
work of seecting the other five men was
resumed when court opened.
Justice Garretson today ordered a third
special panel of $50 talesmen drawn.
These men will be present Monday. In
less the present panel is exhausted to-
day court will convene for half days
session tomorrow.
When the morning session of court ad-
journed thirty-seven taiesmen had been
examined without an additional juror
having been secured.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
cHICAGO GRAIN PRICES SLUMP
GENERALIZATION GENERAL IN
GRAIN PITS TODAY.
Wheat and Corn Take a Tumble and
Heavy Liquidation, Begun
Yesterday, Continues.

CHICAGO. April 23.-Demoralization
was general today in the grain pits on
he Board of Trade. heavy liquidation,
which caused the sensational slump in
wheat prices yesterday, having extended
% coarse grain.
During the first few minutes of trading
July wheat sold of to $1.osN, which was
Z cent below the low point of the preced-
ing session. Corn for May delivery broke
more than 4 cents from the best mark Of
he previous day. declining early in the
lay to 67H per bushel.
At this point there was a moments hes
tafion and a fractional recovery. Then
Iuly broke further to Csc. May corn.
which at the best point yesterday sold at
= cents. declined today to 67% cents on
.arly trades.
May wheat tumbled to $f.2GX, The
market was Extremely nervous.
Kansas Estimate Shows Decrease.
TOPEKA. Kan. April 23-Secretary
?. ID. Coburn Of the state board of aeri-
culture in a statement issued today saws
hat there has been decrease of 400. 600
tcres In wheat in Kansas as COMPARED
With last year. He places the acreage
II 100000 and the average condition at
" per cent. There are few insect pests
the fields. and the conditions are moor
st in the eastern and southeastern sec.
ions OF the state.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
PIMLIC0 ENTRIES.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

BALTIMORE. April d.
First race. maiden two-year-olds; four
furlongs-Zacatecas. 40; Harmon Pass.
Ami, no: Inspection, 1O7: Fauntleroy,
10; Lucetta. 1O7; Daisy c.. 1O7; Our
Hannah, 1O7: Busy. no; Gray Goose, 1O7.
Second race, three-year-olds and up,
selling; furlongs-Clements, 1O7; 'Ardri.
80: 'Chief Hayes. 1OG; Ragman. 81:
Jennie Wells. 81; Exemption. 90; Hill
Top. 100; Halifax. 112: Andalusia. 1O4:
Columbus. 1O5: sFont. 90: Ruxton. 81.
Third race, four-year-olds and upward; !;
six MISUNDERSTANDING. 113: Stargowan.
no: George G. Hall, 112; Lady Karma.
River. 115; Question Mark. 40; Robbie
Kean. 115; Star Emblem, ITO; Mombassa.
1Os; Rosimro, 113; Queen of the Hills,
1Os: Glare Russell, no: Montrose, no.
Fourth race, steeplechase, four-year-
9ss sns up .. seos Toes as9a 1a tsG P sss
Warrior. 1913: Pontotoc. 1853; Grandpa. 1888:
Tampico. 146
Fifth race Baltimore Club cup, gentle
man riders, four-year-olds and up; five
and a half furlongs-Dolly Spanker. IA
Botanist 147: John Garner. 144 Aster
Dor. 147; Ben Cole, 143; King Sol. 146
C. ]. Celia. 146; Melbourne Nominee. 144
Sixth race. three-year-olds and up
Country Club purse; mile and forty yards
-Chepontuc. 93: Juggler. 113: Pimpante
96; Lally, 116; Question Mark 100; States
man. %; Dander 93; Hanonia. SO.
Seventh race, three-year-olds and up
selling: six furlongs-1ndian Hunter, 100;
Esoteric, 1O4; "Takahira. 81: Golden Cas-
tie. o.; Mombassa. 101; Witching Hour
100: Berkeley, 10; Great Jubilee, 95: Os-
car T.. 1O4: 'Montbert, 81: sDander. o.
Apprentice allowance claimed Cloudy;
track very muddy.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
Adana Massacre Described
by Missionary Who Saw II
Special Cablesram to The Star.

Special Cabegram to The Star.
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 23.-An
American missionary who saw the recent
massacres at Adana sends the following
telegram from that place. under yester.
days date:
"The immediate pretext was the action
of an Armenian. who shot three Turks.
one OF whom died the evening of April
Armenian to death. Armenian notables
ernment that 1t take adequate means to
preserve order.
BEGINNING Of Massacre.
april il the situation became critical.
The Armenians closed their shops and the
Turks followed their example. The Ar.
meniap notables then repeated the de.
mands. The government promised to pre-.
serve order.
'Moslem and Armenian notables walked
throughfthe streets and 7uraed stheirs co.
religionfsts to reopen their shops How.
ever. Moslem mob. armed with clubs
filled the market place and other streets
near 1t and about noon began massacre.
ing the Armenfans and lOoting and burn
ing their shops and houses.
The Armenians offered resistance. The
conflict ragged fiercely through that day
"wednesday and until Friday morning.
Two Missionaries Killed.
Two American missionaries were killed
The British vice consul, while riding
through the streets In an effort to pre-.
serve order. was wounded. The Armeni-
ans defended themselves stoutly and
killed some Moslems.
Friday morning the Armenians
through friendly Mohah, begged fol-
government protection. Troops paraded
the streets. while guards were posted
AT various points. Order was slowly re.
stored. But at night extensive confiagra.
tons. threatened to destroy the city
Thousands of Armenians were killed
and more are homeless. penniless and
hungry The devastation in the outskirts
Of the city Is inconceivable
Enormous efforts will be necessary tc
give relief
Evening star., 1909-04-23
ESCAPES IN NIGHTGOWN.
Mrs. Lizzie Fraser, Insane Asylum
Patient, Is Still at Liberty.

Clad only in her nightgown. Mrs. Lizzie
Fraser of 1929 5th street northwest, an
inmate of the Government Hospital for
the Insane. escaped about 1 o'clock this
morning from her room at that insti-
tuition and Is still at large.
In the belief that the woman was hid
ing nearby, a number of attendants made
a thorough search of the grounds this
morning, but were unable to locate her.
Mrs. Fraser. wife of a driver of a
milk wagon, employed by Washington
dealer, was admitted to the hospital De-
cember % last. She was confined to a
room on the first floor Of the woman s
building.
The attendants made their rounds
shortly after midnight. Mrs. Fraser
was in her room a the time.
About l o'clock. however, when one Of
the attendants went to her room, the
window was found open. All Of her
clothing was found in the room She
had escaped clad only in her night
clothes.
The police were notified and look
out was sent throughout the city.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
Taft Dinner All Planned.

The committee of business men having
charge of the dinner complimentary to
President Taft. to be given at the New
Willard Hotel the evening of May 8. held
a meeting today in the rooms of the
Washington Board of Trade in The Star
building. The chairman. John Joy Edison,
received the reports Of the subcommittee
on dinner and menu. music, decoration,
press and invitations. The reports were
all adopted. They indicate that all ar
rangements for the function are practi-
cally complete. Up to date, 1t was stated,
100 subscriptions to the dinner have been
received. Another meeting of the COM
mittee has been called for next Tuesday
at II 80 o'clock am.
Evening star., 1909-04-23
Commissioner Capers Doing Well.

The condition of John G. Capers. COM
missioner of internal revenue who was
operated upon last week and again last
night at the Episcopal Eye. Ear and
Throat Hospital. was reported to be fair
ly good today. The physicians bullet. n,
issued this morning. was to the effect that
Mr.. Capers passed comfortable night
and is doing as well as can be expected
Evening star., 1909-04-23
Bomb Wrecks New Building.

CHICAGO. April ga brick building in
curse of erection on the West Side was
'adly wrecked early today by the ex-
,losion OF bomb. Several adjacent
tructures we're also damaged. The ex-
,losion was heard for miles. and occu-
ants of nearby houses were thrown from
heir beds. A strike has been in progre 8
n the building for some time and the
'olice attribute the crime to labor
.AHhle1.