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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
TAXPAYER FEELS HIS DIGNITY.
Effect Of Ownership Of Property 10 to
Make Better Citizen.

Many time said policeman In
the southern part OF the city. when
arresting men, especially intoxicated
men. have been told by my prisoner
that he was taxpayer and that he
helped pay my wages.
L always regarded this sort of back
talk as merely drunken insolence. and
never paid much attention to 1t until
about a year ago. when bought .
house and lot and became myself q
taxpayer. I had always rented be-
fore and never gave a thought to
taxes, but as soon as l moved into my
own house l began to appreciate the
feelings of the men who resented ar
rest because they paid taxes. There
is certainly considerable addition to
the dignity of the man who helps sup
port the government. He feels de-
gree of responsibility that a renter or
roomer never understands. and my
idea is that every man in the country
ought to become a taxpayer as soon
as he can, and the mere fact that he
does help to support the government
and bears his share of the expense.
makes him a better citizen. Habitu-
al criminals, excepting, of course. high
financiers. are rarely taxpayers. They
know they may have to run any day
and perhaps never come back, SO
they do not buy real estate. but are
roon.ers and dodgers all their lives."-
ST Louis Globe-Democrat
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
Veterinary Examiners.

Senator Tobin's bill establishing a
state board of veterinary examiners of
three persons, who shall license all
veterinary doctors, was passed to third
reading in the Senate. Graduates
of veterinary colleges will be
granted licenses with the privi-
lege of placing VS." after their
names. All must take examination,
except veterinarians who have prac-
ticed in the state for three consecu-
tive years. Those who have not come
from colleges can not use the words
veterinary surgeon but must use
'non-graduate veterinary practitioner"
This is to prevent Misrepresentation by
unscientific veterinarians. The board
will serve without pay and receive nee
essary travelling expenses.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
Ground II Under His Heel.

the long night, and it was not my idea
of comfort | uttered an impulsive
ejaculation of sympathy. but she
checked me with some dignity and re-
marked that she thought she would
take my advice and go home.
Il shall be all the better for a cup
OF tea" she said. Isn't it curious how
depressed one gets when one is cold
and tired"
watched her frail figure walk Ian
guidly in the direction OF her house
and knew that the tea. even II she
drank it, would bring her no comfort.
Several times she stopped and looked
behind her and looked out over the
expanse of water toward the far hori-
zon. | knew she was looking for the
little skiff | had seen bounding 80 Joy
ously over the waves, and when she
resumed her walk. her thin shoulders
dropping and her head bent upon her
breast. | felt the contempt for Harry
Graham which something in his per
sonality prevented me from feeling
when he was actually present.
/ was very glad when Gabrielle
joined me and my thoughts could be
diverted into another channel l saw
at once that her afternoon had not
been a success and she was anxious to
tell me about it.
Well" she began, slipping her
hand through my arm. I've had the
funniest experience. I'm glad my
brother is not recovering from an i'll.
ness that left him with a crook in his
temper"
II seemed she had gone to Lady
Ediths sitting room at the hotel (for
the Campbells had taken a suite) and
finding her alone had presented the
roses and had cozy little chat, as
we'll as a cup OF tea, which she found
very cheering.
And then" continued Gabrielle
Just as was about to come home
heard some one go into Lady Edith 3
bedroom and slam the door. She got
up quickly and then sat down again
and l saw she looked worried Then
| heard a smash OF china and some
body swore-yes, and swore hard, too
| didn't know whether to get up OF
sit still and, of course. l did the wrong
thing: sat still and I ought to have
gone out; l knew that later"
Well, what happened?"
In a minute the door between the
rooms WAS flung open and Lord VIII
frid marched in. so angry he never
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
WHAT COLORADO LAWMAKERS
~ ARE DOING At DENVER
Irrigation Measures.

There are three important irrigation
bills before the Legislature, introduced
by Senator Carringer and Representa-
tives Clark and Weiser, Senator Car
penter OF the agriculture and irriga-
ton committee called meeting of
those interested in irrigation. at which
meeting counsel for the various irriga
ton districts agreed to submit their
written opinions to the committee on
the legal phase OF the bills and the
relative merits. These opinions will
aid the committee greatly in consider
ing which bill to advocate. The three
bills under consideration Of the com
mittee greatly concern farmers and the
state as we'll
1t IL proposed to allow the entrance
of state lands into irrigation districts
in two of the bills and in the third to
allow owners Of desert and homestead
government lands to come in under the
benefit Of irrigation districts, while
paying for their lands. The irrigation
districts favor the bills because it
would give a more compact acreage to
the districts.
The Carringer bill relates to the en-
trance of state lands into irrigation
districts. 1t Is backed by the Land
board, which in one county has 10000
acres of land entered. The value of
the land to the state is increased be-
cause the lands come under the bene-
fits of the districts water system.
The bill allows the district to tax the
land just as it would tax any other
land held by member of the district,
thereby adding to the revenue of the
district. The Clark bill permits the
state to come in under the district, al
though not becoming a member upon
the same footing as other members of
the district.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
Got the Letters Mixed.

A young American, who is particular
about his washing. the other day wrote
q note to his laundress and one to his
sweetheart. and. by strange fatality.
put the wrong address on each envel-
ope and sent them OF. The wash
woman was delighted at an invitation
to take ride the next day. but when
the young lady read, III you tumble up
my shirt bosom any more as you did
the last time. l will go somewhere
else" she cried all the evening and
declared she would never speak to him
again.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
Drake Drainage Bill.

The Drake drainage bill was passed
for third reading in the Senate Friday
after sharp discussion, which revolved
upon the point of whether or not. un-
der the bill, drawn by Frank c. Goudy
and presented by Senator Drake. drain
age districts could be formed on the
eastern slope to draw water from the
western slope headwaters and divert
it to the plains east and north of Den
Yer. The Drake bill provides that
drainage districts may carry water
from one watershed to another. Sena-
tor Napier declared this would allow
the eastern slope men to steal water
from the western slope and introduced
an amendment. which he said was
written in the handwriting and bore
the signature of the framer of the bill,
Frank c. Goudy. which declared that
water could not be diverted from one
watershed to another by drainage dis.
tricts. Senator Napier's, amendment
was lost by vote Of 12 to IL and the
bill favorably recommended.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27

sky vas gray and leaden. The wind
with 1t q penetrating chill which made
me shiver in spite Of myself.
Had you not better go home" l
suggested. Surely 1t Is not wise for
you TO sit here"
In reply she raised her hand and
pointed toward the ocean
He is out there"
Mr.. Graham?
Yes"
Gordon Bennett had been right. and
this was the way Mr.. Graham looked
after his invalid wife. | tried not to
show the Indignation felt as I
thanked her for the roses, and again
suggested she would be better at
home
Roses" she repeated. oh. yes.
1t was Harrys idea: he is always so
thoughtful l hope you liked them
Il do not consider it very thoughtfu!
to leave you like this"
The words sprang TO my lips and i
regretted them as soon as they were
uttered,
i told him TO GO She was al
once on the defensive. He would
have stayed win me if l had asked
him. wanted him to go. But, OH
She collapsed again and shivered
con vulsiyely.
The skin is SO little and the ocean
is so big"
He gees so often should think
you would be accustomed TO IL.
fear my voice was not very SYM
pathetic, but, as Gabrielle said. there
were times when Mrs. Graham Jared
ones nervous system. She was look
ing straight at me now with an ex-
preston OF terror in her large dark
eyes.
often" she whispered, often? All.
you don't know, Lay or night when
the fancy takes possession OF him he
has to go; he says he cannot help IT,.
Last night-and tonight
Last night" | calculated You
don't mean to say he left you last
night"
She Immediately st!fened. resenting
the implied criticism.
There was no reason he should
not. was all right as soon as ! got
to bed He was restless and wakeful
and | did not need attention. 1t was
best he should go. was quite com
Portable at home
Quite comfortable. ] could imagine
the thin white face upon the pillow
with frightened eyes staring into the
darkness hour after hour throughout
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
First Fahrenheit Thermometer.

OF the University Of Halle two ther-
mometers which agreed SO perfectly
in registering temperatures that they
were considered marvels. All scien-
lists were amazed. His method is
now one OF the three accepted stand
ards. Fahrenheit was by birth a
Prussian. but after his fifteenth year
ne lived long life in Amsterdam. His
great skill in working in glass en-
abled him to carry out his ideas. He
was an original thinker. but for com
mercial reasons kept secret his meth
DDS Of manufacture for Is years.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
Cop risLt, 10, .! ] 8. 7pplneott CO..
SYNOPSIS.

Th.-.e gin. Elizabeth. Gabrielle and
ENse-started for Canada to spend the
summer there On board sr-amrr they
were frightened by an apparently dement,
ed stranger. who, fading a bag belonging
to on. of them, took enjoyment in scFu-
unizlng photo of the tho Elise shared
her statero1m with Mrs. Graham. also
bound for Canada Tn. young women on
snxiou-ly awaiting her husband. WHO had
mania for sailing They were intro
duced to Lord WIlfrid and Lady Edith.
cottage by the ocean was rented by
the trio for the summer Eliza beth
learned that friend Of her fathers vas
10 call Two ns<i called. one Of them
steamer The girls were mot at home.
but discovered by the cards left that one
OF the men was Eiz2O=ths : father .
friend. The men proved to be John g.
Blake and Gordon Bennett A wisp Of
yellow hair from Mr.. GrahHms pocket
fell into the hands Of Elise Mrs. era
hams hair was black. Lady Edith told
the girls of robbery OF Jewels at the
hotel Fearing for the safety of her own
gems. she left them in safe AT the cot
:agc. Mr.. Gordon Bennett was properly
returned the lost bag and told Of mysteri-
Gus doings of year before connected
with the cottage Exploring the cellar.
one OF the girls found sphinx cum but
ton, the exact counterpart Of which both
Gordon Bennett and Lady Edith were
found to possess. also. Elise. alone. eN-
plored the cellar. overhearing a conN"r-
eation there between Mary Anne and
man lie proved to be her son, charged
with murder The young women agreed
10 keep the secret. Lady Edith told
the sphinx key. Elise and Gordon Ben
nett discovered Lady Edith and Mr.. era
ham, the latter displaying a marvellous
baritone voice. AT supper which was
teriously lost her ring. causing Il search
by the entire party
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
important Bills Postponed,

AS the result of an agreement to ia.
cilitate progress in carrying out plat
form pledges, the special orders, the
direct primary bills and the bank guar
anty bills, were passed over in the
House Tuesday afternoon to give time
for the perfection Of amendments
agreed to regarding the primary bill.
Both measures retain their place on
the calendar, however, as special Or
ders for 2:30 in the afternoon of each
day, the primary preceding the bank
bill
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
"eanzai" Comparatively Modern.

"Banzai" is the only japanese word
that most Americans know. Accord
ing to a contributor to Notes and
Queries, 1t is only about Is or 16
years old. Its birthplace was tho i'm
perial university of Tokyo. 1t was in
vented by DR.. Shigeno. one Of the
Highest asthorities on Japanese ntera-
ture, in response to q request for an
equivalent to the English "Hurrah.
AS a brief way OF expressing con-
grauladous "banzai" has travelled all
over the world.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
Employees Bill in Doubt.

In committee of the whole of that
body, House Bill No. 1882, by Garman,
to fix the compensation OF certain leg.
lslative employees and appropriating
s2,S40 for their payment, was opposed
by several senators because 1t made
a permanent increase in the number of
employees, and Senator Burger raised
the point against 1t that there was no
record OF the amendments inserted in
the bill by the house. BY vote OF
fifteen to twelve the committee refused
to pass the bill on second reading, but
by vote of sixteen to thirteen it was
ordered that the bill retain its place on
the calendar.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27

saw me. And. oh. Elise. his arms
were full Of roses
Roses"
Yes, red roses. Dozens Of them.
They were more than he could carry
and fell on the floor all round him.
and whenever he saw one on the car
pet he stepped on It,"
What"
Yes, he did. and ground it under his
heel. He began to say something. too.
in a clustering sort of way when
Lady Edith interrupted him. She stood
in front of him. very tall and straight,
and looked directly at him. She said;
Wilfrid. We are not alone Her head
was very high in the air. and l never
saw her look SO lovely; | felt awfulIy
sorry for her. too. for | think her pride
must have suffered"
What happened them"
Well. then he saw me-and I ca--
tainly wished l was not there to be
seen-and muttered something. And
then he dumped those glorious roses
on the floor and rang the bell. l tried
TO talk pleasantly while we were wait
the whole room seemed fun OF red
roses. | never saw such flowers in my
life. and | couldn't think Of thing TO
say. When the boy came Lord VII
frid said; Take that trash and throw
ii out and he gathered them up and
went of
Lord WiIfrld went on too. He said
something civil to me about having
sailed about in the sun until he had d
horrid headache and the scent of the
roses was intolerable But you know
he didn't have to smell them. for he
could have stayed in his own room.
He scowled at his sister as he
left the room and think she is dread
fully worried about him. She is going
to get doctor from the city, for she
doesn't think this air agrees with
him
Il wonder what can be the matter
with him speculated. Perhaps ne
is threatened with brain trouble She
seems to be so careful of him. and the
least things excite him
Il couldn't help wondering where
SO many exquisite roses came from.
said Gabrielle. for flowers are hard
to get here. you know. Lady Edith
said her brother had never been able
to endure the odor OF roses. but |
noticed that the white ones we sent
did not seem to excite him at all. In
fact, don't think he saw them. What
sort Of time did you have"
| told her about my afternoon as
We mounted the steps leading to the
cottage. and We agreed that we were
very glad our own families were mere
ly commonplace and possessed no
highly wrought invalids to be watched
and guarded.
The cottage was brightly lighted,
and Elizabeth stood in the door TO
welcome us. A metamorphosed Eliza
beth. absolutely radiating happiness
and arrayed in her red dress, which
she only wears when she feels espe-
cially cheerful.
Where have you BEEN" she ex-
claimed. Il thought you would never
come home" J
She seized our hands and dragged
us into the living room.
Look" she cried, her third finger
extended.
And there was the marquise ring. its
seven rubies shining in the bright
light, and its diamonds twinkling &C.
statically.
ITO BE CONTINUED)
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
To Accept carnesie's Money.

The House in committee Of the
whole Friday favorably considered the
University Of Colorado may take ad,
vantage Of the foundation established
by Mr.. Carnegie for the purpose OF
providing pensions for superannu.
ated college professors. There are
several Of these resolutions, each per,
mitting state institution to receive
the benefits Of the fund, and all went
through the Senate without opposi.
tion. During the discussion, Mr.. Car,
negie and the steel trust were yigor.
ously denounced by Representative
Henahen and Mrs. Lafferty, who would
have the state refuse to touch faint.
ed money"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27

Professor Munyon has just issued a
most beautiful useful and complete AL
manac; it contains not only all the scien-
tific information concerning the moon S
phases, in all the latitudes. but has IL
Illustrated articles on how to read char
acter by phrenology. palmistry and
birth month. II also tells all about
card reading. birth stones and their
meaning, and gives the Interpretation
OF dreams. 1t teaches beauty culture,
manicuring, gives weights and meas
ures. and antidotes for poison. In fact,
it is Magazine Almanac. that not
only gives valuable information. but
will afford much amusement for every
member OF the family. especially for
parties and evening entertainments.
Farmers and people in the rural dis
tricts will find this Almanac almost
invaluable.
1t will be sent to anyone absolutely
free on application to the MUNYON
REMEDY COMPANY. PHILADEL
PHIA.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
GOVERNMENT LAND OPENING
UNDER CAREY ACT.

May s. the State Land Commissioner
Of Wyoming will distribute 1000 acres
irrigated land at Cooper Lake. near
Laramie and Denver on main line of
est Reservoir and Direct Water Rights;
IS an acre cash and 50 an acre an
nually for ten years. Free trip and
two town lots to all who apply before
May l. Write for application and cir
culars. Tallmadge- -Buntin Land Co,
Agents, End floor, Railway Exchange.
Chicago. Agents wanted.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
MaraAret Waa Loaieal.

One afternoon ! overheard my two
children talking about the Sunday
school lesson.
Dick. who was much smaller than
Margaret. believed all she said about
it So he asked her what God looked
like. and she quickly answered: God
looks like stalk OF corn, because
mamma said he had ears on all sides.
and a stalk of corn is the only thing
l know that has ears on all sides
Delineator
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
Registration Of stalIions.

Senator Cary's bill to provide for the
registration of pure-blood stations. was
lsssed to third reading in the Senate.
as was also his bill abolishing the fee
OF one dollar retained by the board Of
stock inspection when it sells stray
stock inspection when It sells stray ami
mails whose owners afterward proved
title. The board does not use the mon
ey, has large sum from this source
on hand, and 1t will be turned over to
the state treasury
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
PRIZE FOOD
paIatabIe, Economical, NourIshIno.

A Nebr woman has outlined the
prize food in a few words. and that
from personal experience. She writes:
AFTER our long experience with
Grape-Nuts. I cannot say enough In its
favor We have used this food almost
continually for seven years.
I'VE sometimes tried other adver-
tised breakfast foods but we invariably
returned to Grape-Nuts as the most pal
atable, economical and nourishing
Of all.
when quit tea and coffee and be-
gan to use Postum and Grape-Nuts
was . nervous wreck. l was 30 ir-
ritable I could not sleep nights. had
no interest IN life.
AFTER using Grape-Nuts q short time
! began to improve and all these all
ments have disappeared and now am
. well woman. My two children have
been almost raised on Grape-Nuts.
which they eat three times . day.
"Tney are pictures Of health and
have never had the least symptom Of
stomach trouble, even through the
most severe siege Of whooping cough
they could retain Grape Nuts when all
else failed.
"Crape-Nuts food has saved doctor
bills. and has been, therefore, . most
economical food for u.s."
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek. Mich. Read The Road to Well.
ville." In pkgs. There's . Reason"
Ever read the above letters oew
0os aD0ears fro0 time to time. THEY
ore Ueau1Dss trues anA fuu 0k haDaA
eneoGQOGs
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
No. Worth setherina With.

Patient-Doctor. I've got = pain COW
ering . spot just about ~ large ~ .
half dollar / should say. right under
my left shoulder blade.
Doctor-Humph! II the pain area II
NO larger than that 1t isn't worth
bothering with. Wait until 1t gets
about the size of two-dollar bill. then
come around and see me.-Illustratsd
Sunday Magazine.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-27
CHAPTER xi.-Continued

II was very beautiful world. too,
as the sun sank slowly out of sight.
leaving the heavens tinted with scar
let and gold fading here and there to
amber and palest pink, and We in
stinctively grew silent while watch
ing IL
Finally Mr.. Bennett touched me on
the shoulder.
Look" he said
turned in the direction he indi-
Gated and saw little skiff under full
sail, heading for the open sea. The
white canvas cleaned rosily pink in
the sunset glow, and we could see the
fglrs 6f man silhouetted against
the sky. 4 fresh breeze had sprung
up and the boat cut through the
waves. now careening to one side un-
-, the sails seemed to dip in the wa
ter. now rightinR itself and darting
forward as though exulting in its dan
gerous freedom. Steadily onward II
went, and as ! watched it Mr.. Ora
hams song returned to me. Almost
unconsciously ] repeated a few lines
Where the far-away dim horizon
Touches the mist bound sea.
There lieth Unknown Kingdom
With its gates ajar for me"
Yes" said Gordon Bennett. adding
after moment, lit is Graham. you
know"
contradicted him at once, secure in
my superior knowledge.
oh no, Mr.. Graham is at home.
saw him this afternoon and he said
b,y fo lie
Is with her. OF course"
| rose as ! spoke, for it was time to
20 home, and Mr.. Bennett rose also.
He looked at me in puzzled, incred-
ulous sort OF way and once or twice
seemed about to speak. but thought
better OF it, AS We walked toward
Mr.. Blake | remembered the shadows
and my fright OF the previous night.
I began to tell him about it, but a
CLEAN OF gold caught my eye and l
saw he was wearing the scarfpin with
the Sphinx's head. For some reason
the sight of this pin checked the words
on my lips and feeling OF distrust
arose in my heart, totally unjustifiable
Mr.. Blake joined us and we walked
slowl- home in silence. interrupted
only Oy occasional peflunctOry re-
marks. | was conscious OF return
OF my former depression. also Of an
inclination to be very disagreeable
indeed should any one give me the
slightest provocation.
Perhaps my companions realized
this. for at the turn of the path they
said good-by and went on to the vii
lage. leaving me to return to the cot
tage alone Far in the distance / saw
womans figure l thought might be
Gabrielle coming home along the
shore, and | decided to wait for her.
So l went around to our little slip.
intending to sit upon the ledge until
she arrived. Much to my surprise. l
found ii already occupied. for Mrs.
Graham sat or rather crouched, upon
the ledge muffled in thick shawl.
Her thin hands were clasped so tight
ly together that the veins stood out
like cords and the knuckles were blue
and prominent. Although it was evi-
dent from her absorption that she had
not heard me approach she displayed
no surprise when sat down beside
her and when spoke she answered as
though / had been there all the time.
The sun had quite set now and the