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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-12-16

t--y nave a nights pleasure by defaclng natures
work with cheap tinsel and candles After that.
what would have been the forest of the future is
discarded forever, beyond the power of man to
restore and the work Of nature for years to
place
The bulk Of the trees now come from Canada
More than 100000 used annually in PhIlade
phia alone New York Chicago Baltimore and
Il hundred towns between them use three times
that number every year.
In the wild hills Of the Canadian provinces the
atin plentiful. But # is only ques
tton OF few years time with the increased de
mand for them, when their price will soar No
attempt is made apparently. to rejuvenate the for
ests.
In few scattered places throughout the
cry. it is true one two men have started nurs
cries in Christmas trees. Intelligent planting and
cutting within three generations may make them
useful patches from which CLEAN hardy trees
But elsewhere, in spite of the talk of conserva
lion which we hear much about nowadays. the
trees are stripped ruthessly from the hills and
valleys and no attempt is made by the greedy
marketer to replace them.
This has resulted in the present dearth OF the
much-desired spruce trees, Vermont already
charges an additional stumpage of five cents, upon
troes which are shipped out of the state.
Let consider the Christmas tree situation In
Philadelphia. Each year than 1000 fiat
freight ears. loaded with the trees. which
piled IN double tiers reach the city. The capacity
OF the Fat averages 300 trees.
Therefore, approximately zoo 600 trees used
In Philadelphia annually. Sentimentality apart
this is enormous waste OF material. when it
IS recalled that the trees economic pur
rose and the majority of them furnish fuel for
honfres vacant lots TWO weeks after the hol
iday
1t is an expensive proposition considered in any
light. First comes the cost of sending men into
regions where the trees grow They experts.
They able to size up the marketable value of
a patch OF woods after days tramp through
them. Then comes the cost of cutting stump
age hauling and shipping to destination. After
that it is mainly matter for the retail dealers.
who buy trees either as they stand in the for
ests the freight yards in the cities to which
they consigned
The small dealer must make his profit. He
tacks extra price which the consumer must
pay Then comes the expense of decorating the
greenwood with tinsel and glistenng ornaments.
This costs little fortune in itself Finally 1t
is usual to pay the ashman to cart the tree away.
after the holidays over.
1t has been estimated that from first to last from
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-12-16

Hrs. Wfnslow's Soothing syrup for Children
teethine. softens the gums, reduces inhamma,
ton, allays pain, cures wind colic 2Sc a bott.s
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-12-16

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLI-
DAY EXCURSION FARES
VIA
THE DENVER 4 RIO GRANDE
RAILROAD.
sSThe Scenic Line Of the World"
One fare for the round trip between all
stations in Colorado and New Mex
leo on the Denver & Rio Grande
system also correspondingly low
rates to points on other lines.
Tickets on sale December 23, "a, IS, 80.
81 and January. l, between all sta
tions in COLORADO and New Mexico,
Denver. Colorado Springs Manit ou,
Pueblo. Trinidad, Canon City, Salida
and intermediate points and La veta.
Alamosa, Creede. Antonito, Durango.
Dolores. Telluride. Ridgway and in
termediate points.
Final Return Limit January 3, 1912.
For Rates and full particulars, call on
Rio Grande Agent,
FRANK A. WADLEIGH,
General Passenger Agent.
Denver, Cole.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-12-16


suppositIun that within the next 10
years the supply OF the evergreen
trees with which We deck our living
rooms annually at the feast of 81.
Nicholas win be so small that folk
in the ordinary walks OF life Will not
b able 10 afford tree.
Year after year the forests have
been dcHuded. New England, a gener
alton ago, was thought to have an
almost insXhaustible supply. To-day
her hills are bare Nearly all her I'm
'ueuse forests Of spruce and fir have
ueeL sacrificed 10 the sentiment OF
Suetde
The middle states have been ran
sacked for their treasures. The farm
or. although he receives but two cents
apiece for the trees. is afraid to look
th- future In the face aud wait until
ths tree is full grown. Neither does he
SHOW any discretion in cutting. but
every year he rushes to the woods
tad cuts everything that he can lay
hs hands on in order that some one
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-12-16
important to Mothers

bHpOTtdnt 10 WOtU0T9
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTOR1A, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that It
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-12-16

ILL. the children In
1925 have Christmas
trees? This question
is being asked by
thousands Of people
throu e out the
United States. IEdi-
cations point TO the
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
GOVERNORS DEMAND
 CONTROL BY STATES
Question of Use of Rivers Will be Threshed Out in Congress
 CT Executives.

ST. PAUL. Dec IA more united effort on the part of the western states to attack the national adminis- tration'S policy regarding public lands ard substitute these of state control, may be made as result of the Wps- ern govcrnar's congress which will meet for the first time here tomorrow.
 The conservation question iS the chief issue of the congress according to statements by several of the gov ernors today. On the general pro position of state instead of federal cortrol of public lands the western governors are said to be united. The presence of Walter l.. Fisher, secrc- tary of the interior has heightened the interest. The executives see in his coming the opportunity to lay before him the conservation question as the way the people regard it and to show why they want a change and how strong is the sentiment behind the movement There will be morning and afternoon sessions tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
ATTORNEY MCCARTHY HERE

Roy Mccarthy. one of Phoenix's
 most favored native sons, arrived in
 Phoenix yesterday from the Angel
 City, where he is practicing law in
 the firm of James, Smith X Me
 Carthy. being taken into that firm
 about three weeks ago. This is quite q plum for young Mccarthy. as the
 firm is one of the very prominent ones of the city. MT Mccarthy is a member of the '06 class of the Phoenix High school. afterward go- ing to Michigan university. from which he was graduated as bachelor of laws in 1910. He has been em- ploycd in the James & Smith firm for several months. and was elected to the firm last month. He has per sistently kept in touch with his old friends in Phoenix. although they have not seen much of him for the past five years. and says this is more like home to him than any other place and doubts if he will ever be- come cstrangcd from it.
 COMMISSION FORM OF GOVERN Commission" will be the subject for discussion at the meeting of the brotherhood of the First Methodist church this evening The address of the evening will be given by MT. J. Fred Cleaveland. chairman of the Charter commission. The open discussion will be led by the Rev. Robert :. Fisher. who is also q mem ber of the Charter commission The brotherhood will serve supper at G:3O o'clock. The address by Mir. CIeave- land will be at 7:30. All men who are interested in the discussion of this | subject are cordially invited The l meeting is open to all men who desire | to come.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
HAS FAITH IN HER MONEY.

SHELBYNILLE, Ind, Dec 17.-"I will get you and when l do I Lave the money to geS free
 Henry Montgomery. color.d. says this is what his wife Amanda said to him in threatening his life He is a Civil War veteran and his wife is several years his junior and wealthy. They were married in Troy, ..
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18

Goods that are real Rubber Goods are the kind you get at the Owl. Our rubber goods business, already
 large, has doubled the past year, on account of our care i'll buying, reasonable prices and liberal guarantee policy.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
SOME MONEY ORDER BUSINESS

In the first thirteen working days or December about 1900 money or ders were written in the Phoenix post office and about HOO were paid. or
 a total of over 5000 money orders were handled.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
COMMISSION FORM OF GOVERN.
FROM THE APPLE COUNTRY

MT. and Mrs. J. A. Mclean. of Sun
 nyside. Wash. with their little son. are guests at the Commercial Hotel for the coming week Mir. Mclean is one of the big apple growers of the northwest, and says he threatens to become interested in this section of the country. and its possibilities for the citrus growing industry
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
STRANGER DIES IN Room-o

STRANGER DIES IN ROOM-O F Nostrum. stranger who had been staying at the Star lodging house the past few days. was found dead in his room at II o'clock last night. Death was probably due to lung trouble Nothing was known of him at the ho- tel. but letters on his clothes brought out the fact that he has relatives liv- ing in San Francisco. He had light hair and was about 30 years old
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
ERNEST sURRELL RECOVERING

Ernest Burrell. the young man who
 was shot three times one bullet per
 forating the intestines in four places.
 is recovering The attending physi- elan says he is going to get we'll and that it is nothing less than a miracle. l: will be remembered that the shoot
 ing occurred about ten days ago at Castle Creek Hot Springs and that after Burrell had been shot three times. he raised upon his arm and with 90 30 rifle. killed his assailant. "Frenchy" Thyland who was then try ing to shoot Ernest's brother. It was 2i hours after Burrell was shot before he was operated upon, and it is per fectly marvellous that he is on the road to recovery
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
WEEOEN IN TOWN-CoIonoI

WeEOeN IN TOWN-CoIonel T F. Wceden of Florence who is talked Of as the probable next superintend- ent of the territorial prison. was at the Hotel Adams yesterday after noon in company with most of the rest of the state officers elect. He is d guest of the Commercial.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
REPUBLICANS ON DECK

HtFUbITCNNS ON OECk-A number of republicans are stopping at the Hotel Adams winding up cam paign affairs and preparing for the future. Among them are Congress- man Ralph II. Cameron. Hoval A. smith, J. Lorenzo Hubbell. chair man of the state central committee R. F.. Morrison. James T. Williams and Allan E. Jaynes of the Tucson Citizen and Cleve w. Van Dyke or the Globe Silver Belt.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
REQUIREMENTS cHANGEo-Th

REQUIREMENTS CHANGED-The United States civil service commis- sion announces that in the eXamina- tion to be held on January 10 and II, 1912. for surveyor in the general land office. the requirements have been changed so as to admit principal as sistant of field parties The fifth paragraph of the announcement has therefore been amended to read as fol- lows: Tn order to obtain a rating of 70 per cent. or over in training and experience. applicants must have had not less than one season in the field In charge of party or as principal as- sistant. or two seasons in some subordinate field position. in the sur veyinG of public lands. Higher rat ings will he given for more extended experience"
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
NOT KEARLEY,s HORSE, .b,

'''"' oi over J,VOo money orders were handled.
 NOT kEARLEY'S HoRSE-A short story m yesterday mornings paper concerning an evil disposed horse and written in d humorous vein. stated that the questionable conduct or tba horse occurred in the livery stable of Charlie kearley. The inference drav-p Was that It Was one of his horses The horse did not belong to KearIey nor did the episode occur in his sta ble, but in the alley in the rea, or if hearleys horses. il may be stated are gentle and well-mannered lot. ana there isn't one in the buncb which would perform such unbecon,- ing stunts as the animal that frigbt ened the children. embarrassed tbe police and aroused the officers or inc humane society.
 VETERANS WILL ATTEND.-Tbc late Bishop Kendrick was chaplain of the department of Arizona, G. A R and officers of J. w. Owens post re- quest comrades to watch the nan,rs for announcement of the time and place of their assembling to attend the funeral tomorrow.
 J. w. SPEAR IN THE CITY.-J. w. Spear managing editor of the Bisbec Review and the Tucson Star is in the city for visit of a couple of days He will hardly be able in that time to shake hands with the twenty thous- and personal friends he has in Phoe- nix. but Spear always could get over more ground than most newspaper men. He is looking good and feeling good and is bearing up braveIv in his novel experience of being on the win ming side, politically. something that hasn't occurred to him before since Heck was a pup
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18

~If we can borrow some children
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18

GONE TO FLoRIDA.-F. F.. Me Daniel left for Palatlla. Fla, yester- day via the Sunset route.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
WANTS VALLEY LITERATURE

Walter J. Bickcl of Pittsburg. Penn. has written the board of trade for literature concerning the valley. He says there are hundreds of people who come into his office every day and he thinks he might be able to do some missionary work Mir. Bickel and his wife were former residents O: Phoenix and according to the letter just received intend to return some day. they say they are keeping track oi events in this territory and their interest in it's welfare has never abated
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
BISHOP HENDRICKS FUNERAL

TUtoUNT-Ihc funeral of Bishop
 kendrick will occur on Tuesday afternoon, at ? o'clock at the Trim ity Pro- Cathedral. Bishop Atwood and the Rev. MT Scarlett officiating. Mrs. D. w Campbell, sister of Bishop kendrick. will be her. from Pasadena with the body on Tuesday morning
 MT. and Mrs. Howe Williams, who were at Agua Caliente when the news of the bishops demise reached the city. returned to Phoenix last even ing. For the information of those who are not personally acquainted with the family, it is stated that Mrs. Williams is the bishops daugh-
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
BEAT THE NEWS

Of Miss Ethel Baldwin to J. NJ. Lyon Smith. which was scheduled to occur some time within few days and was so published in Sundays Republican,. was consummated sooner than had been expected and proclaimed by the friends of the young couple. and they became husband and wife at 9:3O Saturday. December 16, Rev. ScarIett. of Trinity Pro- Cathedral. officiating
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
HERE FROM ALsUoUERoUe-

D. l.. Dardcn. one of the directors Of the National Bank of Albuqueruue \. Mex, and one of the leading lights in the republican party of that new state. is staying at the Hotel Adams, partly on business and partly to rest and recuperate from the recent strenuous campaign.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
HAROLD STROUD HERE

Stroud. son of Dr. Stroud. formerly d resident of Phoenix, is here on his vacation from T.. $. C.. Los Angeles Dr. Stroud still owns valuable proper. ties here in the buildings occupied by Hoffman and the American Kitchen on Center street. MT Stroud will spend several weeks here visiting his old friends He is stopping at the Y. M. C. A.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
THE WEATHER.
Local Daily Weather Report for The
 Arizona Republican.

Data for 2i hours ending eco p. m
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18

WILL SEE CANYON-Mr. and Mrs C. L. Spofford of Utica. x. Y. arrived at the Ford hotel yesterday for short stay in Phoenix after which they will go north for a visit to the Grand Canyon
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
THE i DEMAND 1T


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says; Kidney trouble in my case
was Of many years. standing. At
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NY kidneys and bladder were infam-
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brought to my attention and began
their use. To my delight they helped
me from the first. can now get q
full nights rest and I am enjoying
better health than have before in
years. Doan's Kidney Pills will al
ways have my most hearty endorse.
ment. 2
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-D oan's sand
take no other.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
Notice That Tax Deed Will Issue
State of South Dakota, County of Hughes, IS

State of South Dakota, County of Hughes, IS.
State Of South Dakota Sends Greeting:
To William Ledwidge.
You are hereby notified. In accordance with the
provisions of the statute, in such case made ana
provided. that on the 9th day of November A. ~
1901 the then Treasurer of said Hughes county,
regular public sale Of lands for delinquent taxes
in and for Hughes county South Dakota, at the
city OF Pierre. the county seat of said county OF
Hughes, the following described real estate. to-
wit: Lot Twanty-Seven I'D, Block Eighty-Flye
S5). Wells Second
A Addition to the city of Pierre;
Hughes county, South Dakota for the taxes OF
being no other bidders offering the amount due
for delinquent taxes af oresaid. the said County
Treasurer by the authority of law in him vested;
Gid then and there bid off the above described
real estate offered at said sale for the amount OF
taxes penalty. interest and costs due and unpaid
thereon. in the of said Hughes county,
South Dakota, where said sale took place; that
the same has not since been assigned and thas
said Hughes county is the lawful owner ana
holder of the certificate of purchase thereof
And, whereas, two years have expired since the
date of purchase of said tract, or lots. ana the
property aforesaid has not been redeemed or the
amount of tax, interest penalty. or cost paid
You are also notified that the right of redemption
will expire and deed for said described properly
will be made unless redemption from such sale
be made together with accrued interest and sub
this notice, within sixty days from the date OF
completed service of this notice upon you.
HUGHES COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Owner of Certificate
J. G. DAMN County Treasurer. Hughes County
South Dakota.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
Notice That Tax Deed Will Issue
State of South Dakota County of Hughes, IS.
The State of South Dakota Sends Greeting:


State of South Dakota. County of Hughes, IS.
The State of South Dakota Sends Greeting:
To Louise Tillman, Mrs. Louise Tillman.
You are hereby notified, In accor dance with the
proyisions of the statute, in such case made and
provided that on the 18th day of November A. d.
1905 the then Treasurer of said Hughes county,
South Dakota, offered and exposed for sale at
regular public sale of lands for delinquent taxes
in and for Hughes county, South Dakota at the
city of Pierre. the county seat of said county OF
Hughes the following described real estate, to-
wit: Lot Seven CD, Block Si.; l6)' Greeley d.
Addition TO the city of Pierre Hughes
county South Dakota, for the taxes of the year
1904 then due and delinquent and there
being no other bidders Offering the amount due
for delinquent taxes as Aforesaid the said County
Treasurer by the authority of law in him vested:
did then and there bid off the above described
real estate offered at said sale for the amount OF
taxes penalty, interest and costs due and unpaid
thereon. in the name of said Hughes county,
South Dakota, where said sale took place: that
the same has not since been assigned and that
said Hughes county is the lawful owner and
holder of the certificate of purchase thereof.
And whereas, two years have expired since the
date of purchase of said tract or lots and the
property aforesaid has not been redeemed or the
amount of tax, interest penalty or cost paid.
You are also notified that the right of redemption
will expire and and q deed for said described
such sale be made, together with accrued inter-
est and subsequent taxes and accrued interest and
costs of this notice. within sixty days from the
date of completed service of this notice upon you.
HUGHES COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA,
Owner of Certificate
j. G. DAMN County Treasurer. Hughes County,
South Dakota.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
Notice That Tax Deed viii Issue

Notice That Tax Deed viii Issue
State of South Dakota, County OF
Hughes, as.
State Of South Dakota sends Greet
ing:
To Flora A. Carpenter, P. F. Nc
Clure, Trustee.
You are hereby notified, In ac-
cordance with the provisions of the
statute, In such case made and pro-
vided, that on the 9th day of No
vember. A. d. 1901 the then Treas
urer of said Hughes County, South
Dakota, offered and exposed for
sale at regular public sale OF
lands for delinquent taxes in and
for Hughes County. South Dakota,
at the City of Pierre, the County
Seat Of said County Of Hughes, the
following described real estate, to-
wit:
Lot Ten (1O), Block One Hundred
and Eight (10s), Wells Second Addi-
ton to the
City of Pierre. Hughes County,
South Dakota, for the taxes
Of the year 1900 then due and
delinquent and there being no 9TH
en- bidders offering the amount due
For delinquent taxes as aforesaid,
the said County Treasurer by the au-
thority of the law in him vested,
did then and there bid off the above
described real estate offered at said
sale for the amount of taxes, penal-
ty, Interest and costs due and UNI
paid thereon, in the name of said
Hughes County, South Dakota, where
said sale took place; that the same
has not since been assigned and that
said Hughes County is the lawful
owner and holder of the certificate
of purchase thereof. And, whereas
two years have expired since the
date of purchase of said tract, or
lots, and the property aforesaid has
not been redeemed or the amount of
tax, interest, penalty, or cost paid.
You are also notified that the right
of redemption will expire and a
deed for said described property Will
be made unless redemption from
such sale be made, together with ac-
c11led interest and subsequent taxes
and accrued interest and costs of
this notice, within sixty Gays from
the date of completed service of this
notice upon you.
HUGHES COUNTY, SOUTH DAKO
TA---Owners of Certificate.
j. G. DAMN,
County Treasurer Hughes County
South Dakota.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
Notice That Tax Deed Will Issue
State of South Dakota. County of Hughes, IS.
State of South Dakota Sends Greeting:
To Nicholas Hulof. William L. Baird

State of South Dakota. County of Hughes, IS.
State of South Dakota Sends Greeting:
To Nicholas Hulof, William f. Baird
You are hereby notified, In accordance with the
provisions of the statute in such case made and
1908 the then Treasurer of said Hughes county,
South Dakota, offered and exposed for sale at a
regular public sale of lands for delinquent taxes
in and for Hughes county, South Dakota, at the
city of Pierre the county seat of said county of
IashcS t!.c following described real estate. to
wit: Lot One %, Block Seven Cd. Greedy &
Sharp's Addition to the city OF Pierre.
Hughes county, South Dakota. for the taxes OF
the yes.i 1899 then and dai;sfi. and there
being no other bidders offering the amount due
for delinquent taxes aforesaid, the said County
did then and there bid of the above described real
estate offered at said sale for the amount of taxes
penalty, interest and costs due and unpaid there
on in the name of said Hughes county, South
Dakota, where said sale took place; that the same
has not since been assigned and that said Hughes
county is the lawful owner and holder of the Ger
tificate of purchase thereof. And. whereas, two
years have expired since the date of purchase of
said tract or lots, and the property aforesaid has
not been redeemed or the amount of tax. interest.
penalty, or cost paid You also notified that
said described property will be made unless re-
demption from such sale be made, together with
accrued interest and subsequent taxes and accru
ed interest and costs of this notice. within sixty
DAYS from the date of completed service of this
notice on you
HUGHES COUNTY SOUTH DAKOTA.
Owner of Certificate
j. G. DAMN, County Treasurer. Hughes County
South Dakota.