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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

At the meeting Of the stockholders
of the Princess Alice Gold mining com
pany the directors for the ensuing year
ara as follows: A. r. Comstock, Thomas
Minner, R. r. Linn, E. 8. Jones and
J. F. Kaminky The directors organ
lied by the election If Mr.. Comstock,
president: Thomas Minnsr, vice-presi-
dent; secretary manager. J. F. Kamin-
Ky and treasurer. r. R. Linn. The
work that has been done by the man
ager in the past with the means at his
command was gratifying to all. 1t 10
the intention to push the work more
rapidly in the future and money will be
Forthcoming to do SO.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10
Silver Horn Still footing.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Silver Horn Mines com
pany was held on Thursday morning.
About II percent of the outstanding
stock was represented in person
and by proxy. The meeting was
organized by the election of w. A.
Stevens as chairman and Frank E.
Wire - secretary. The reports OF the
president, secretary. superintendent
and treasurer were read and on motion
were accepted a.A placed on file. They
all showed very healthy condition
Of affairs both from the mine and offies
standpoint. The financial statement Of
the secretary and treasurer showed
that Of the money received over eighty
percent went into the work at the mine
and in paying for the property thss
leaving less than 20 percent for office
promotion and general expenses. This
u q record that 70 seldom duplicated BY
= mining company and shows that the
management has been economical and
conservative with the funds at its
disposal. The sup erintendents report
gave . clear and full explanation of
the property, the work that has been
done and made many sugg estions In
reference to the future. The sock
holders present were well satisfied with
all the phases of the reports and what
had been accomplished and passed
vote of thanks to the officers of the
past year for their efficient persevering
and successful administration of the
affairs of the company.
The election of directors for the en-
suing year resulted in the choice of A.
Macarthur, w. A. Stevens and Frank
z. Wire, of Chicago, John D. Pepper
of Hammond, Ill. and W. W. Wonsor,
of Rockford, Illinois A resolution
was passed approving and ratifying the
action Of the board Of directors and its
officers during the past year.
After the stockholders meeting ad-
journed the new board of directors con-
vened and organized BY the election of
A. Macarthur, president; W. A. Ste
vsns, vice-president; Prank E. Wire,
secretary John D. PETER, treasurer
and Ed. Huter, superintendent. The
annual meeting was one of enthusi-
asm and close interest. Remarks
were made by several present and all
in the most optimistic tone. The new
board the personel Of which is the same
- the old one will carry on the work in
the same progressive, economical but
effective manner ~ has been done for
the past months. The financial end
will be kept up in good shape and
prompt payments be made of monthly
accounts.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

On the dam that has been built at the
mouth Of Virginia Canyon the sign of
the Idaho Springs Commercial Assoeia-
ton. directing people to write for infor-
nation. has been painted E. P. Swanson
and A. E. Ross have business signs on
the end and in consideration of using
the dam for this purpose they paid for
the lettering Of the Commercial Associ-
atien's sign.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Ore shipments from the West Bell
man mine through the Central tunnel
now approximates 100 tons per week
The lease on this is by Owen, Lowell
and company. The value of this ore is
about $40 per ton. Robert Callow has
charge OF the mine work
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

James E. Bowden aad Miss Lillian
Evans were married at the residence of
the brides mother on Monday morning
at six o'clock the muptial knot being
tied by Rev. Bell of the Presbyterian
church. The happy couple left on the
morning train for Denver whore after
passing few days they will go to San
Diego. California where they will make
their future home. Both have been
raised here and are very popular in
Younger society circles.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

F. o. Dickensheets. night editor of
the Denver Republican, is spending his
vacation in the city and at the same
time indulging in hot tunnel baths and
drinking the health giving voters. He
is aiss taking in the milling conditions
here and familiarizing himself in gener-
al with mining and other conditions.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

A. X. Driscal. Gen. Agt. Hanover
Fire Ins. Co. was here this week, ad-
justing the loss on the dwelling on
Virginia st.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

1t is now Judge Chas. A. Woodward
who will temper justicewith mercy while
wearing the Judicial robe with easy
and unassumed dignity. He was ap-
pointed Jnstice of the Peace by the
county commissioners to fill the vacan-
cy caused by the death of Judge Whit
ing.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Prof E. A. Lanning will spend q
part of his vacation at Sturgis, Michi-
gan. 1t was his intention to remain
here all during the vacation but owing
to his wife's health it was thought ad-
visable to have her spend few weeks
in a lower altitude
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

George w. Straub has been appoint
ed as manager of the West Bride mine
a~d has entered upon the discharge of
his duties. The leasing company has
been fortunate in securing his services,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

1t is pleasure to know that the
Treasure Vault has again resume ed op'
GRAFTON and it is to be hoped that an
other $48, 600 pocket will soon be opened
up as this was the production record
in the eleven months that it was run
ming last year aad q part of 1909. The
management will be under Mr.. Suthsr-
lanl again and those who are interest
ed in the property with him are Aessrs
r r. Graham, Fred Wiley and Rich
ard Staley.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

s. T. Olney is mining on Sants Fs
mountain up Slaughter House gulch-
He was exhibiting this week ssme ex
cellsnt specimen Of ore containing free
gold. The Sants Fe mountain will in
time become on Of the prominent min
ing section as there has been rich float
found on it and also some high grade
ore taken out of several workings.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

George Moscript was here over Sun
day and took fine mess Of trout back
to Denver with him. They were
caught At Edith lake and were a fine
bunch Of beauties.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

The memorial services of Camp No.
81. Woodmen Of the world, were held
last Sunday afternoon. The exercises
were held in the cemetery. Monuments
were unveiled to the memory Of John
Neyberg and Fred Thomas. Flowers
were strewn on the graves Of fifteen OF
the departed members. The ritualistic
services pertaining to such occasion
were impressively carried out and the
memorial address was made by Rev. e.
Burns Martin. There were thirty men,
bers the pc rade from, the hall to the
cemetery.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

The east Bride lease is turning out
its monthly grist of ore in good shape.
During the month of May they shipped
over 500 tons.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

jos Meyers could not Withstand the
temptation and visited with his city
friends for day this, week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

The summer train schedule is in force.
Trans will leave for Denver at Z 80 A.
M. anb 1.34 and 4.O7P. M. They will
arrive from Denver at 10. 81 and II. 90
A. M. and Sal P. n. This last train
will arrive here on Sundays at 8.4I P.
NJ.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

W. A. Stevens of Chicago came up
from Denver on Thursday evening to
spend few days at the property Of the
Silver Horn Mines company of which
he is vice president,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

John D. Pe6er, treasurer of the Silver
Hsrn Mines company Of Hammond, ILL.,
iseis, arrived in the city Thursday eve-
ming and will spend several weeks in
the camp. His wife will join him later
and they expect to pitch their tent and
camp out up Ute creek.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Senator O'Connell passed through
town last Monday but he has scarcely
time to greet his friends out of season,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

DR.. J. Enos Wait Of Superior, Ne
braka, president of the General Conso-
lidated Mines company, arrived in the
city on Tuesdoy.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Idaho Springs was pleased by the
visit of Sheriff Cunningham this week
but the official stayed but short time.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Mr.. o. L. Dake, one of the promin-
ent business men of Nebraska. is in the
city inspecting some Of his mining in
vestments.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

w. s. MARI a prominent banker of
Hildreth, Nebraska, and treasurer of
the General Consolidated Mines com
pany, has been in the city this week in
the interest of his company.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Rev. oscar Bolander has been attend
ing q church conference in Colorado
Springs this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

A delegation of Masons left here on
Tuesday afternoon for Cheyenne, Wyom
ing, consisting Of L. MacLean. R. R.
Graham. James Redding, Judge Viii
kins, S. M. Smith, J. J. Sherwin and
Jud NJ Brown
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Geo. C. Weber was . business visit
or to Denver for several days during
the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

The local force Of electricians have
been putting in several days over in
Gilpin county, putting in electrical
equipment to connect the Hydro
Electric company with several mines
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

George C. Weber was called pack to
St. Joseph. Mo. on Friday morning to
consider important business matters
connected with the Bingen Ore and
smelling company.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Senator Roberts was passenger TO,
Denver the first of the week for visit
Of several days.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Manager Mcdonald has been in the
camp this week looking after the work
OF grounding the towers and taking up
the slack on the power lines of the
Central Colorado power lines.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Ed Erickson has gone to the valley
where he has An attractive prospect
for some new work.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Mrs Lindsay and daughter. Thelma
went to Denver on Wednesday morn
ing to meet Katie Lindsay who has
been at school in Colorado Springs
during the past year.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Rev Whitman was up from Denver
for day this week for = visit witt
his relatives. He is very busy in th<
building of . new residence out or
South Broadway
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10
w. E. Rep1haw was . passenger for
the big city the first of the week.

Morey Aultman went to Denver Tues
day morning to witness the tying of the
matrimonial knot of . cousin.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10
FLAG DAY

The Idaho Springs Lodge No 6O7,
BP.O.E E., will hold their regular Flag
Day on Wednesday, June IA, 1911. at
the EIks' club building at 8 p. m.
sharp. Everybody is invited to attend /.
The following is the program:
l. Music, ''Star Spaneled Banner"
......... Orchestra
z. Introductory exercises. .......
........ Exalted Ruler and Officers
3. Prayer Chaplain
4. Song, columbia Gem of the
Ocean" an".................Quartette
5. Reading Flag History.
.............Br Bro. Douglass KILN
b. Music. .................O Orchestra
Z. Altar services.
BY the Elks Officers
8 Song, Auld Lang Syne..
Officers and Members
8. Elks Tribute TO the Flag. .....
..............B Bro. J. W. b. Smith
10. Melody. ..... Mrs. Nettie Green
IL. Patriotic address. s..............
.............. Bro L. j. Williams
IL. Song ..............
....Quartette, audience please join
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Mrs. L MacLsan arrived home from
Boulder on Monday evening accompan-
led by her daughter. Miss Mabel, who
has been spending the year very sue
cessfully at the University of Colorado
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. S. Birkins came
up from Denver on Tuesday and spent
a couple Of days in the city, renewing
old acquaintrnces.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

The large circle Of friends were pleas
ed to see the veteran newspaper man,
z. d. Blair, on the streets again and
greatly gratined over his improved con-
dition. He passed through his hospital
experience in good shape and will soon
be able to resume duties. The Siftings-
News extends him most hearty congrat-
ulations over his successful operation
and wishes him . complete recovery.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Curnow & Wood have recently put in
to commission fine livery equipment
and are ready to fill all orders for short
drives and picnic parties. They also
have splendid saddle horses nicely brok-
en- for mountain travel. Transferring
in one of the essential features to the
business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

At the ball park tomorrow afternoon
the team from Empire will cross bats
with our local team,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Fred Collom and father we're east
bound passengers on Tuesday morning
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

The lakes hsreabouts are yielding a
bountiful supply of fish and the catch
ss are something phenomenal.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Thursday evening Evangeline Re-
becca Lodge No. ll6 had the pleasure
of entertaining the Central City R.
Team of Fidelity No. 10 who came over
and exemplified the impressive and
sublime Degree of that order upon a
class of candidates. 1t is needless to
say that under the capable direction of
their captain Mrs. Sophia Sauderson.
the team did fine and effective service
and the degree of Rebecca was deliver
ed with all its fine effect and beauty.
All the members present were highly
pleased with the work. The team was
cOrnpoaad of
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Another old and highly resident
passed away on Monday. For q gen.
GRAFTON MIR. James Jayne has resided
here. His death was the result of
dropsy. His birthplace was Cornwall.
England, where he was born in Sept
smber 1S46. He came to this country
in 1865 and located at Galena, Illinois,
where he was married to Miss Pinch
in 1874. Surviving him are his wife, .
daughter. Mrs. Mabel Miller, and
three sons, James, Fred and Albert.
The funeral was held at the Aetho-
dist church on Thursday afternoon and
was largely attended by his friends
and former associates.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Attorney r. r. Graham and the two
girls were inbound passengers Thurs
day from Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Captain R. G. Dill. Secretary Of the
Nevada Capitol Gold Mining company.
was in the city Monday concluding ar
rangements for installing whim and
looking after other matters pertaining
to pushing the work OF sinking the
shaft and driving the tunnel. Unless
unforeseen conditions arise. there will
be no interruption in the work On the
property for at least year and no
doubt it will be permanent.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

In the Dorit lode Of the Deep
Tunnel ore running I6 ounces in gold
and 21 ounses IN silver has been strusk.
The work of development is being pres
ecuted by Mr.. Patrick and the strik-
ing of 1926 ore is the kind of sneour-
agement that one wants.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Mems g. SO tan OxforAs Sc. 30
Swanson, the Shoemsn
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Sister Sophia Sanderson, Capt.
Fannie Wlkenson
Buslah Bowdsn
Susie Lawsy,
M. E. Warren
Alice Richards
Lila Waters
Madeline Guldberg
J. William
Mrs. Wasley
Mrs. K Hibbet.
Mrs. X Hibbet
Mrs NJ Mitchell
Lille Warren
Alice Crispin
Bertha Schmidt
Emma Bray
Bros
John G. Williams
VIM James
A. Rachofsky
r. f. Lodwig
Jonathon Wicks
Refreshments and speaches were en-
ioyed after the business meeting.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Frank E. Wire went to Denver Tues
day morn ng to arrange for the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
Silver Horn Mines company.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

City engineer N. H. Brown and wife
left ON Tuesday morning for the valley
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-06-10

Refreshments and speaches were en-
ioyed after the business meeting.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-20
HEIR TO $4,000 MISSING
G. H. White Leaves Estate to
Miss Jackson: Excludes Wife.

Mineola, Long Island. Dec. % (Spe-
ciaD.-With legacy of $4,000 waiting
for her, Fanny b. Jackson, who formerly
lived at No. 22j East 26th street, Man
haitian, cannot be found by the Surro-
gate of Nassau County
BY the will Of Charles II. White, one
time banker and yachtsman, Miss Jack
son Is to receive his entire estate, both
real and personal, while his wife. who
divorced him and is said to be living in
dire need somewhere in Connecticut, is
not mentioned in the will. Should the
widow appear and claim her third, a
complicated situation Will confront the
Surrogate.
White was the head of the firm of
G. II. White & co. a few years ago. with
offices at No. " Liberty street. Miss
Jackson was a stenographer N Whites
office, and was named as correspondent
by Mrs White in 1906 when she sued for
divorce. Under the decision Mrs. White
va. TO receive SO a week alinlony, but
her husband failed to pay, for (which he
was put in Ludlow street Jail for a time
Whites will, which was drawn on June
>, 1903, was written with a typewriter,
and the name Of Miss Jackson was writ
ten in by White with pen. Justin De
Pratt White, Of Nyack, is named as
ecutor White died on December 8
New-York tribune., 1911-12-20
CAR DROPS INTO RIVER
THROUGH ROTTEN BRIDGE
Eleven Persons Rescued from
Water When High Speed
Trolley Wrecks Span.
HOLIDAY SHOPPERS ESCAPE
Accident Comes Just Before Big
Christmas Rush-Children on
Bridge at First Thought
Drowned.
IRv Tclerranh 70 The Tribune. !

Burlington. y. J.. Dec. 19.-Pulled
through windows and hole in the roof
by rescuers in boats. eight passengers
were saved from death by drowning
when a trolley car of the Riverside
Traction Company crashed through the
East Pearl street bridge over Assiscunk
Creek late this afternoon. The entire
eiehty-foot span of iron bridge went
down and it lies a twisted wreck in the
bed of the stream. The wrecked car
was one Of the largest employed in
Translate trolley traffic.
only eight passengers, the crew and
trolley superintendent were aboard
the car it being the lightest trip of the
dav. Many would have been killed had
the crash come two hours later when
the cars would have been bringing the
crowds Of Christmas shoppers TO Bur
lington from Florence ROebling and up
river towns.
The rescued passengers and crew
were: Miss Ada Daniels, Burlington;
Miss Rebecca Michalis, Heading; Mrs.
Eli Hollinger. Florence; William Will
Jams Burlington; Charles Camp, Flor
eDce; Ricnard Roe, Burlington; DR..
William Fitzpatrick Burlington; Macon
Ormond. negro. Florence: L. r. Hunter
motorman: William Jacoby conductor;
Charles Ludlan. traction superintend-
ent.
Pinned under wreckage in the smok-
ing compartment, with only their heads
above water, Camp and DIR. Fitzpatrick
we're near death when Edward James
and Edward Griffith, employees OF the
Seyerns lumber mill, on the adjacent
shore, reached the wreck in boat.
With axes tho rcscuers cut away the
roof OF the car at the water line, call
ing encouragement TO the imprisoned
men, as they worked. They collapsed
from chill and shock when finally drag
ced into the boat Meanwhile, other
boat crews were chopping away the
iron window bars that held the three
women prisoners in the other end OF the
car. The rear of the car remained on
the east abutment of the bridge when
the structure crashed. thus preventing
the car from Icing entirely submerged.
Hunter. the mOtorman, when he saw
the bridge crumble in front Of him, put
on the safety brakes, and this alone pre-
vented the car from sliding into the deep
water of the channel. Hunter was car
ried down with his car, but managed TO
free himself, swan to the surface and
clung to a section of wreckage until res
cued.
Police heard of several missing chill
dren, but all were later found among the
spectators at the wreck.
For three years, say city officials. the
bridge had been condemned as unsafe.
and the new company which has re-
Gently taken over the trolley line was
contemplating improving it. Expert
engineers who have viewed the twisted
wreck of iron disagree as to the cause
OF the collapse.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-20
TWO KILLED AT CROSSING
Men Delivering Christmas Pres.
ents Hit by Train.

When a Long Island train struck a de-
partment stores delivery wagon at a
crossing in Queens last night the driver
and his helper and both the horses were
killed and the wagon smashed 10 pieces.
Christmas presents and other packages
were strewn in all directions. The cross
ing was unguarded. as the watchman
left an hour earlier.
The driver. William Volkman. and his
helper, J. Ehrler worked for James Nc
Creery & co. They started out yester-
day 10 go to several Long Island points,
arriving in Queens at night. Driving
south on Wertland avenue, they were
on the tracks before they knew a train
was coming.
The motCrman saw the wagon and
blew his whistle. but the vehicle was
heavy and the straining horses could not
move it quickly. one Of the men poked
his head around the corner of the hood
and started TO jump. but the train
struck before he could leave the seat.
As the front ear Of the train struck the
wagon its speed had been somewhat
diminished by the emergency brake. but
fl was still going fast. There is level
stretch on the outbound tracks at this
point, and the train, which was a west
bound Hcmpstead express. passing
Queens at 1:J1 p. m, had gathered mo-
mentum after It left the station.
The train ran a short distance after It
struck the wagon and then backed 10
the scene. Dr. Raze. Of Hicksville, was
on board and examined the bodies. For
an hour or two people were searching
the vicinity with lanterns and trying 10
recover the wagons contents which
were thrown in all directions
Vokman was forty-hve years old and
lived at No. &O7 Grove street Brooklyn.
lie leaves widow and seven children.
Ehrler was seventeen years old and sup
ported his widowed mother He lived
&c No. 37l9 Jamaica avenue Richmond
Hill, Queens.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-20
RICH GOLD STRIKE IN YUKON
Report of Find Creates Stampede
to Sixty Mile River.

Dawson, Yukon Territory, Dec. 10
\ stampede 10 the head Of Sixty Mile
River is in progress as the result of a
rich gold strike there. The news was
brought by John Matson, who told Of
getting two and a half ounces Of gold,
worth nearly $40, from a bed rock space
. by : feet.
Many old prospectors have started
over the 130-mile trail to the new dig
gings. which are twenty miles from the
Alaskan boundary.
The belief prevails here that another
Klondike has heen discovered. and Daw-
son was almost depopulated yesterday
and to-day Fancy prices were paid for
dogs and outfits by stampeders to Mat
sons discovery. TWO hundred sour
dougs' hit the trail yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-20
REYES REPORTED CAPTURED
Rebel Leader Said To Be Pris-
oner of Mexican Troops.
tEy Telegraph 20 The Tribune.

san Antonio. Tex., Dec. ia report
reached Mexican Secret Service men here
tonight that the Mexican troops under
Colonel Garcia Lugo have captured Cen
eral Bernardo Reyes I'm the foothills In the
vicinity Of Linares, state of Nuevo Leon.
While the report lacks official information.
il is given credencc by the officials here.
Colonel Lugo has been close on the tran
of General Reyes for several days.
The report has It the capture was made
without q nght. as Genegl Reyes at the
time had only a few followers with him.
The MeNicans say the attempt TO raise a
rebel army In Nuevo Leon has been unsuc-
cossul The pursuit OF GeneraI Reyes mas
been under the direction of MS lifetime
enemy, General TTevino