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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-04

The Elks' minstrel performance
given at the opera house last night
equaled if not exceeded the expectations
Of not only the large audience present,
but even of the promoters who have
for some time devoted their entire at
tention to the production. From over
ture to finale there was not hitch in the
programme, showing not only unusual
ability ou the part of the performers
but the excellent drill and tact on the
part of the management. The music,
both instrumental and vocal, was all
thst could be desired, while the local
auips in which prominent citizens were
griddled were spicy without the ele-
ment of venom. The stage settings
were superb and appropriate to the acts
presented. 1t is impossible to individ-
ualize as to the different performers,
foI more equal bunch Of artists was
never before presented, and it was
clearly evident that Idaho Springs poss-
esses talent that would do credit to the
professional stage.
Too much credit cannot be given Mr..
Joe Bren, of Kansas City, who had the
drilling and staging of the performance,
and the way that he presented the pro-
duction proves that he is past master
in this line Of work. His own contribu-
tion to the entertainment was Of very
high class, and the local Elks are much
| pleased with his work in their behalf.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-04

John j. Roche, secretary treasurer of
the Rocky Mountain Fuel company,
Sundayed in this city. He was piloted
over the city by his friend Ira Pollard.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-04

On December first q law partnership
was formed in this city under the name
and style Of Regennitter and Williams.
For the present they will occupy the
same rooms in the Hall Block that have
been used by Mr.. E. L. Regennitter but in
short while they will enlarge these ac-
commodations. The firm is strong one.
Mr.. Regennitter has been practicing in
this city during the past 15 years, and
has by close attention to business, perse-
vering industry and courteous demeanor
built up = large and profitable practice.
Mr.. w. A. Williams has practiced law,
mostly in Colorado, for fifteen years, Six
OF ich were in Idaho Springs several
years ago.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-11

1909, the said Norton-Fife Grocery
Co., was duly adjudicated bankrupt.
and that the first meeting of its cred
itors will be held at the office Of Mr..
F. G. Hathorn in Hattiesburg, on Mon.
day, the goth day of September, A. D.
1909, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at
which time and place, the said cred
itors may attend, prove their claims.
appoint trustee, examine the bank.
rupt, and transact such other bust
ness as may properly come before said
meeting.
Dated, Gulfport, Miss, September 9
1909. J.O.GILLESPIE,
Referee.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-11
100 WATCHES FREE.

The Weekly Commercial gives =
email. regular "si1s. thin model. aick
81 flash watch for = club Of only
twenty. three month"; new trial sub
scriptions at 10 cents each, $500. the
amount to be RENTED with the 20
names. Each trial subscription must
be new, not now taking the Weekly,
and only one to family. The watch
is fully guaranteed, nice enough for
any one to wear, good time-keeper,
and cannot be purchased from any
jeweler for less than two dollars.
Drop us postal card for sample
copies and blanks.
THE CONNER CIAL APPEAL.
Memphis. Tenn
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-11
MY. DEMOCRATS
FOR TARIFF FOR
REVENUE ONLY
Conference At Saratoga Comes To
CIose-PrincipIes Declared For
BY the Meeting.

SARATOGA, N. Y, September IL
After adopting a declaration of prin-
ciples, the democratic conference con-
cluded a two days session yesterday
afternoon and adjourned sine die.
The declaration of principles fol-
lows:
1.-THE democrats assembled in con-
ference at Saratoga, Sept. 8 and 10,
1909, announce the following as their
understanding of certain essential
democratic principles and policies:
"A strict construction of constitu-
lions, both state and federal.
Loyal support of the federal govern
ment in the exercise of all its consti-
tutional powers; eternal vigilance in
watching and detecting, and vigorous
and persistent opposition to all extern
sions of federal power that entrench
on those reserved to the states or to
the people.
"A tariff for revenue only; no gov
eminent subsidies to political inter-
ests, directly or through protective
tariff.
Equal and uniform taxation, COW
ering only the just needs Of govern
ment economically administered.
Reform in primary laws to give
every citizen greater direct influence
in naming candidates.
mo interference with the personal
liberty of any citizen except to Sc.
cure equal rights for all.
Taxation of corporations by the
state alone.
"A constitutional amendment au-
thorizing a federal income tax.
Enforcement of federal and state
laws against criminal trusts"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-11

Mr.. G. A. Landgrabe, Box 25, Coal
burg, Ohio, writes: 81 had been a slight
sufferer for a number of years, but paid
little or no attention to it, until the
spring of this year, when my suffer-
ings became very severe.
81 had pain in the head, back, spine.
liver, chest, and various parts of my
body, besides Indigestion that caused
me much trouble and anxiety. often
thought when retired at night would
not live through it. tried medical aid,
but to no purpose.
"Not knowing what was nv main
trouble l wrote to DR.. Hartman, after
reading of his treatment, for advice,
telling him of my various ailments, and
he notified me al once that had sys-
temic catarrh.
"After using the first bottle of Peruna
l felt relief, so 1 continued to use IL
until had taken four bottles, when I
felt entirely cured. recommend it to
all others, believing that they will ex.
perience the relief that did,"
Pe-ru-na as a Tonic.
Mr.. William F. Hawkins, 12 West st..
Westerly, r. l., writes:
~ wish to give my testimony in favor
OF Peruna as tonic. have used the
same for catarrh, and can recommena
u TO al who are troubled in that way ~
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-11
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS

Mates is hereby given that the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Of the
city Of Hattiesburg, Miss, will be in
session at the city hall at Z o'clock
p. M, September 20, 1909, and from
day to day thereafter as long as is
necessary, for the purpose of hearing
objections by the tax payers to their
assessments; also for the purpose OF
increasing or diminishing the valua
lions of property assessed for taxation
and for the purpose Of approving the
assessment rolls If found correct, and
taking such other actions pertaining
to such assessment rolls as may be
necessary and proper.
The tax payers of the city Of Hat
tiesburg and others interested must
have their objections on file with the
city clerk before the rolls are ap
proved.
Witness my signature this the 8th
day of September, 1909.
A. FARLEY,
9-S.10t City Clerk.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-11
OPTICAL TALK NO. 10
You are Responsible
for Your Child's Sight

Your child's education and future
greatly depend on his eyesight.
If your child suffers with strained
eyes, nervousness and headaches are
the result, consequently he is poor
student.
The greater per cent Of eye trouble
is acquired or developed during school
days. Neglect at this time is re-.
sponsible for much of the present-day
eye trouble. Twenty five per cent of
all school children suffer from defec-
tive eyes. They fall back in their
class and are often taken out of
school through ignorance of the cause.
Many dull scholars" are so because
of some defect of their eyes. Timely
attention will prevent serious trouble.
Bring them to us, and have their eyes
examined before starting this school
Germ.
F W. QUEEN, Oph.'D.
Optical Specialist
Polk Building. ITO East Pine st.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-11

1a2o-washington, Mississpp-1sos.
One Of the in the sout ert
Gates admits leading Colleges and Thorough work Firm
discipline Moral tone of school Endowed
in 1920 Charges $3.50 September IL Write
cataiouge J. s. RAYMOND LID. Supt.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-11
NeW Orleans School of Pharmacy

completely equipped college Pharmacy
macss Complete lectures
macy Chemistry Botany Physoo Urnology
Pharmacognos
gins September a. Fees SIS Catalogue
PHILIP ASHER, n. Camp St. New oreans
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-26
NORDNESS.

May 20, 1909.
A number from here attended the
concert at Luther College in DEBORAH
Sunday.
Amelia Moe is quite sick with the
mumps at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rustad and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ole Orvella were visitors at G..
H.. Thunes Sunday.
Selma Orvella returned home from
N. Ramsey's Sunday, where she has
been sewing the past week.
Elizabeth Ode visited at Calmar
Sunday.
Rudolph Guttabo and John Gjermo
came home from Oelwein Saturday,
for two weeks visit.
Clara Orvella was in DEBORAH Sat-
urday having dental work done.
Frank Stevens of DEBORAH visited
his sister. Mrs. G. II. Thune, one day
last week.
Arnold and Norman Hildahl visit
ed their friend, Torgrim Thorgrim-
son, Sunday.
Albert Berg was a caller at Eric
Soland's Sunday.
Services were held in the Luther
an church, Thursday, May goth.
Percy Billiard of Ossian was seen
on our streets Saturday.
Hans Egland is wearing the smile
that won't come off all on account
of a girl at his home Congratula-
tions.
Willie Johnson is on the sick list.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-26
CANOE VALLEY.

May "a, 1909.
Nellie Iverson spent Saturday and
Sunday with her folks at home.
Mrs. Theo. McLain made a short
call at Mrs. c.. Olson's last Sunday
afternoon.
Miss Amanda Hanson visited Sat-
urday and Sunday with Ella Iverson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Peterson visited
with j. o. Langaas.
Ole Dotseth spent Sunday with
home folks.
Melvin Corson was ploughing and
planting corn for o. Dotseth last
week.
Miss Nora Corson went to town to
work for H. Payne in the western
part of town.
Clarence McLain left for Kanora,
Canada, the 10Th of this month, to
look after his land out there.
Mrs. c. McLain spent Saturday
and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Ed.
Ringdahl, in DEBORAH.
James Haugen has been visiting
with his brother-in-law, A. Lovass,
the last week
l.. S. Blein was out to hire "a horse
last week, but all farmers are busy
using their horses nowadays, so Mr.
Bleim went to town and was lucky
enough to buy horse We wish him
good luck with it.
Otto Severson visited with Peter
Haugen last Sunday afternoon.
Olga Haugen and Christina Han
son visited Sunday afternoon with
Marjorie Corsen.
In0yald patarcop. cnapt Coturdav
night and Sunday with his sister,
Mrs. Robt. Tillapaugh.
Misses Ella Corsen and Nellie
Rowe. Sundayed with Mabel John
son.
Clarence Olson was doing some
fencing for Mrs. H. l.. Hanson the
first part of this week.
A. Lovaas and j. Haugen was out
for a walk last Sunday and called at
E. Peterson's at the same time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-26

May II, 1909.

| -G May II, 1909.
(Too late for last week.
| DR.. johnson and family of Wau-
kon were guests at the home of Mrs.
Sanaker last Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tolstad were visiting
their daughter, Mrs. C. B. Robinson,
last Saturday.
DR.. Daubney of DEBORAH was a
professional caller in this vicinity
last Friday.
Miss Ida Larson, who is working
In DEBORAH, was calling on Freeport
friends Sunday last.
>. A. Robinson and M. Kniss and
son Percy returned home from Het-
finger, N. D., last Wednesday.
Mrs. Lewis Monson of DEBORAH was
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. o.
peterson, one day last week.
Daniel Delaney, our new mer-
chant, came up from Dubuque Fri
day, and is getting ready to open his
store in the building which he pur-
chased from Mrs. Arneson.
Ellen Klevyer of Austin, Mimi,
came Monday for a visit with her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Lang.
ohOotOi DCiducy SpcuL Ouuudy Wltn
his aunt, Mrs. S. Sorenson, on Clay
HILL
w. VanPelt of Austin is renewing
old acquaintance in and around
Freeport this week.
Scarf Olson of DEBORAH was
Freeport caller Thursday.
Miss Mabel Roney of DEBORAH was
calling on Freeport friends last Sun
day.
Quite few from here attended the
funeral of Mrs. Tolstad, which was
held in DEBORAH last Thursday.
Charles Beebe is visiting friends
in Pleasant this week.
Martin and Gilbert Tolstad were
Freeport callers Sunday last
Mrs. A. w. Delay of Burr Oak is
visiting friends in Freeport this
week.
Mrs. Cynthia Robinson concluded
a six weeks visit with friends and
relatives in this place last Saturday
and returned to her home in Mime
apolis.
Morry Daubney was calling on his
grandmother, Mrs. George Strayer,
last Friday.
Miss Hattie Gross of East Clay
Hill was the guest of Rose Funk last
Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-26
CHILDREN WHO ARE SlCKLY

Mothers who value their own COM
fort and the welfare of their chill
dren, should never be without box
of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
children, for use throughout the
season. They Break up Colds, Cure
Feverishness, Constipation. Teething
Disorders, Headache and Stomach
Troubles. THESE POWDERS New
Err FAIL. Sold by all Drug Stores,
Zoe. Don't accept any substitute.
A trial package will be sent FREE
to any mother who will address Allen
S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y. If
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-26

MADAM, your neighbors are
getting my free gift There's a cou-
pom for you on another page. Look
for the Galvanic Soap adv. See what
the adv. says. Caleb e. johnson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-26

are usually the quickest to get soil
ed. sometimes from accident, but
often from long wear. They are
delicate things to clean, but we do
the work effectively by the dry
cleaning process, assuring a new
looking garment without the slight
est injury to the fabric. We reno
vate the most costly gowns, suits,
skirts, ETC., for society ladies.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-26

If you have never used our Want
Column. you will be surprised what
It will do for you.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-02-18
TelItale FOOTPRINTS of Old.

A man never knows when he is COW
ering up his tracks; he never knows
how long they will stay covered or
who will get on his trail, says the Bal
timore Sun. Up in Canada, where
they are digging for the new Toronto
water works, the diggers found in the
blue clay 70 feet below the water line
the footprints of a gentleman who had
tramped around that way some years
ago. The biologists disagree as to the
exact time, some holding that the
freshness of the footprints indicates
that it was only $4,000 years ago, while
Others believe that the toe-nail prints
indicate that it has been about 100000
years since the gentleman passed that
way. Not that this slight discrepancy
matters to the gentleman or to us; for
nobody had to sit on the fence there
and wait for him 10000 years, even if
he did happen to be late.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-02-18

Sir Robert Hart for many years in
spector general of Chinese customs,
has made a striking suggestion as to
the possible future of China. The
world has long wondered what would
happen if that great country of 400,-
100000 people should awake to its full
power and stand up like a giant among
nations. Sir Roberts idea is reassur-
ing. The Chinaman is a lover Of
peace. China would turn round to the
rest of the world and say, Gentlemen,
there must be no more fighting" The
strongest nation would become a bene-
ficent policeman, keeping us little fel-
lows in order. Sir Robert says that it
is a curious statement, but not so un-
reasonable as it seems to those who do
not know China
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-02-18

late Moncure D. Conway, unless he has family
treed an ancestor of George Washington" Yet,
despite the many clever scholars and antiquar-
ians of America who have tried their hands at
this sport" it has remained for a fellow Of
the Royal Historical society of England Rev.
Frederick w. Ragg, to convey to us the latest
interesting revelation regarding the ancestry
of our first president.
Barring those that champion the truly demo-
cratic standpoint, less prevalent to-day than
it was in 1920, which scorns to connect itself
with old world titles and abhors royalty, there
remain many liberal souls among us who do
not grudge to one who was acknowledged first
in war and first in peace a share in the homage
accorded the first family of England
Edward I. was himself mighty warrior and
first in many wars his prowess was early exers
cised on the Turks, during the last crusade
ever embarked on by England's kings and
when the throne became his own he success
fully carried cat his project of uniting England,
Scotland and Wales. He brought the famous
stone OF Scone to Westminster abbey, and
under him England became a mighty nation.
He was monarch wise and great, even though
he had little leaning toward democratic govern
ment and did not display special fondness for
Magma Charter. Edward Longshanks was not
an ancestor to be despised by his descendant
George, of kingly bearing and equally long legs
That this direct line of descent has not until
now been established may seem a bit surpris-
ing in view of the exhaustive research that has
been devoted to the Washington ancestry The
reason is however, not difficult to understand
when one reflects that such research has been
concerned exclusively with the male line whilo
this royal blood is introduced into the family
by Margaret Butler, who married Laurence
Washington in 1888.
Mr. Worthington Chauncey Ford and others
who have made a special study of the Washing
ton pedigree trace the line back to John Wash
1ngton of Whitfield, five generations back Of
the aforesaid Laurence and his wife Margaret
These students state that this Margaret Butler
was the daughter of William Butler of Tighes
Sussex, but do not follow the Butler pedigree
back of this point. Here Mr.. Ragg has taken
up the quest, and after careful study of old
records, tombstones and entries In church reg
listers has proved that William Butler, father of
Mrs Laurence Washington, stands tenth in
direct descent from Edward l.
Reference to the above genealogical tree lust
completed by Mr. Ragg, and verified since its
arrival in America by various genealogical ex-
perts, who have pronounced it satisfactory. will
show concusiVely that George Washington is
in the sixteenth generation in direct descent
from the monarch in question, and is there,
FORE the Observation-Disclosures
greatgreatgreat Observation-Disclosures grand,
son of Edward |. Plantagenet
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-02-18

home but his courage never failed him and
he pushed on.
When the sky looked blackest he would plan
some campaign to make of defeat victory.
A happy illustration of this was when one
Christmas night the soldiers were quite ready
to give up and go home. They were camping
on the banks of the Delaware. Pointing to
the other side, he said: "Our enemy is camp
ing there" They were Hessian soldiers, and
since it was Christmas night they were cele-
bratinG. It was with difficulty the army
crossed for the night was wild dark and cold.
But in spite of the great blocks of ice on the
river Washington managed to get his army
across, and victory was the result more
difficult year was spent in Valley Forge 1t
was long, cold winter, the soldiers hungry
for food, and they did not have enough clothing
and blankets to keep themselves warm. Many
times they were on the verge of mutineering
1t was only by means of his tact and good
judgment that he brought harmony into camp
and gave the war a successful ending
After leaving the army he went back home
and spent much time improving the farm. The
Mount Vernon estate gradually became an ex-
pensive affair Here he kept open house. and
never day went by without his receiving call
ers and friends. Some of the dinners and
levees were often elaborate, and he struggled
hard not to appear bored. He had hoped to
spend the rest of his life among these pleasant
surroundings. He often told his friends: Let
those who wish such things as Office be at the
head of things | do not wish them. All de-
sire now is to settle down at Mount Vernon
and to enjoy my farm" But after the constitu-
tion was ratified and the votes of the electors
were opened and counted it was found that
everyone had voted for Washington During
his presidency he had many knotty problems,
but he met them all with good sense and iudg-
ment. Because he played the double role of
commander of the army and the first president
of this nation equally we'll he is entitled to the
name, the Father of His Country
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-02-18

What boy born during the current
year will be the Abraham Lincoln or
the Charles Darwin of the century?
Both Darwin and Lincoln were born on
February 12, 1909 The same year
saw the birth of Oliver Wendell
Holmes, Edgar Allan Poe, Alfred Ten
.nyson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning and
Felix Mendelssohn-B -Bartholdy, to say
nothing of scores of men famous in
other branches of learning
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-02-18

his interview with the French commander he
started for home The journey back was
worse than going, for the rivers were exceed
ingly treacherous. The French governor re-
fused to heed English commands and continued
to build forts, so George Washington was ap-
pointed to command soldiers to march against
the French in the spring This was the begin
ming OF a war between the French and English,
which lasted seven years. Gen. Braddock was
sent over from England and George was made
a colonel and commanded the Virginia troops.
Though Braddock was capable general, he
did not understand the art of fighting the In
dians and refused TO heed young Washington's
advice. The general was shot in one of these
engagements. With this the Redcoats began
to run, but Washington tried to call them back.
All day he was in the midst of the fight. Four
bullets went through his coat and two horses
were shot under him.
The war at an end, Washington returned
home. He was anxious to see his mother whom
he had not seen in some time. Though Mrs.
Washington was not a brilliant woman, she
had plenty of good Judgment and common
sense, and was always ready to give her
wiss counsel Proud though she was of her
boy's energy and desire to serve his country
she was careful not to spoil him by excessive
praise. She loved to hear of the hazards of
war but she emphasized the dangers more
than her boys success.
Hardships and longfought campaigns had
done much to impair his health, and he went
to Williamsburg to consult a physician. On
this trip he met Mrs Martha Custs, widow of
Daniel Parke Custis, one of the wealthiest
planters in the colony. They were married
some five months later Very little is known
of her except that she was petite. pretty and
exceedingly devoted to her hushSad She was
very proud of his successes, and used all her
energy to make his trials as easy as she could
There are those who attribute Washington's
first step upward to his marriage. This is Ger
tainly untrue, for he was on the road to sue
cess when he married her. Whenever Wash
ington went on long campaign his wife took
up headquarters where she might be near him.
These winterings gradually became a regular
custom. She seldom complained, although she
frequently had to put up with inconvenient
headquarters. When Washington was chosen
commander-in-chief of the army he did not ac
cert the place with great eagerness for he