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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. George McClelland
left on Thursday morning for an ex-
tended trip east. They expect to visit
several cities between here and New
YORK and during their absence will
also go to Boston, Philadelphia and
Washington.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

An old fashioned eastern Sugar
snow began falling on Wednesday
night and kept up in gentle manner
until foot Of the hakey srmins had
mantlsd the ground. 1t was very vel
come ~ the windy weather Of the past
few weeks had filed the air with dust.
making it anything but healthy to
breathe.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Ben Mvrtelon was called to Denver
yesterday on mining business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Senator H. l.. Roberts has beer
spending several days in Silver Plume
this week looking after his mercantile
interests
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18
Discussion Club.

The Discussion club met last Wednes-
day evening with Mrs. Garrabrandt.
The regular programme for the even
ing was carried out and was unusually
instructive and entertaining. The pro-
gramme fellows:
History-Extension Of civil service
reform. Venezuelan dispute. Admis-
sion of Utah ..... Miss Hamilton.
Book Review "Childrsn Of the
Slums," by Riis. ........... Mrs, Martin
Reading from the Craftsman. !"
Mrs. Cassatt.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Minis Ruth Freedman has gone to Den
yer where she will continue her studies
in vocal music.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Robert Hawke and VIE have been
spending several days with city friends
at Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Manager Fowler of the Honest John
tunnel enterprise visited in the camp
this week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Miss Bessie Weller has entered the
list Of contestants who will strive for
one Of the prizes offered by the Dem
yer News for the person collec citing the
most subscription coupons to that pa
per. The winners will be given . free
trip to Europe with jail expenses paid
and it is to be hoped that Miss Weller
will be among the fortunates. Cou-
pons given her, cut from the News
will be appreciated.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Oscar Dowis was called to Denver
the middle of the week on business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Mining Engineer P. P. Barbou
transacted business the fore part o
the week in Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

N. Fl. Brown, the mining engineer
was called to Denver, Friday on bust
ness.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Mrs. Alfred Freedman will entertain
at a social in the Swedish .iission
church on Saturday evening, February
25, Refreshments will be served. A
welcome to all.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

g. q. Weller and Miss Pearl. the
latter who is conducting the Weller
Studio at Denver, and who has been a
visitor for a few days, went to Denver
Tuesday morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Mayor Kimball went to the valley on
the early train Wednesday morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Ed. Rohner went TO the metropolis
on the early train Wednesday for a
short visit
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Bert Trenbath came up from Golden
for day this week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Geo. c. Weber went to the state capi.
tai "Wednesday on mining business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

The leasers in the Capital Prize mine
as the ore is large in quantity and rich
in quality. A large tonnage is being
turned out
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Lew Oliver visited Georgetown this
week in order to look over a piece OF
ground for lsasing. Several excellent
-ssdkes are reported in the George
town and S lver PlumN sections.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Did you ever notice the difference in
the time when the whistles blow at the
different workings at the mills in this
city. A careful tab reveals the fact that
there Is varience of fully ten minutes
in the clscks at the different stations.
This may be caused by poor clocks,
bum watches or earelessness on the
part of the engineers. Of course it
doesn't matter, but the signals are
watched by large majority of our
citizens and many remark at the dis
crepancy.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Mrs. V. l. Noxon came over from
Boulder for a few days visit the first
OF the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Henry Bassnger OF Central City is
one of the regular patrons of the hot
tunnel baths and makes weekly visits
here in order 20 get the benefit tha.
he derives from indulging in the swsats
and excellent messages.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Mr.. R. D. Blair of the Miner had
business which called him to Denver
Wednesday,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Daniel Gabriel departed Tuesday for
an extended trip through the east
where he hopes to be able to regain his
failing health.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Father McCabe was a city visitor
this week for single day.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18
PROGRAM AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The following program will be
given at the Presbyterian church Sun
day evening, February 19. Notice
the hour, 7 Is Mr.. King will preach
Sunday morning and be present at
the evening program. He will also
preach the following Sunday.
Prelude.
Opening songs, Nos. l39 and 4O5.
Scripture reading, Psalm l03.
frayer.. ..........M Mr., King
Solo. ...... Miss Gladys Oliver
Duet. t....... .........
....Aneita Cruise and irene Iverson
Song, Hymnal 391.
TITO, Pansy Robinson, Aneita Cruise,
................. Irene Iverson
Oration ............... Mr.. King
500. Mr.. Morris
Quartette, Mr.. DAVIS, MIR. Morris,
s...... Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Wright.
solo. o........... Mrs. Burns
Song, Hymnal 800.
Solo,. Mrs. Brandstetter
Mr.. Martin and Mr.. Fison have
kindly consented to come at the close
of their service TO briefly address US.
y uited we stand.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Cicero Barber came in from the
east Wednesday morning and will
spend some time in looking after his
mining interests.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Jud NJ. Brown is putting an addi-
nus and making preparation to take
care of the pleasure seekers in bet
tershape than before His kospi-
table abode WAS always crowd
ed with tourists who feuad it . mos,
pleasant place to spend their vacation.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Mrs F. w. Willman and baby, after
spending several days here with rela-
tives and friends, returned to Denver
Wednesday morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

The members of the Blazing Arrow
Tribe No. Of this city held a. regular
War dance last Wedne sday night in
their council wig-wam. 1t was the
occasion of the celebration of ths cap
turing of fourteen scalps ot the pale
face people and bringing them un-
der subsection to the rules and regua-
ton of the great sachem and his sub
ordinates. After all these formalties
were through with the pipe OF peace
was smoked and the newly made Gin
juns" were thoroughly satisfied with
their evenings experience. The Trib.
will give its annual charity ball the
evening OF February 22nd at the Elss
Club building. The Daughters OF Pc
cahontas will prepare an elegant sup
per and the entire program of the eve
ming will bo Of the most pleasureabls
nature.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

An addition is being built to the
Mines Supply company headquarters
on Miner street which will be used as a
storage room. 1t will have ample
trAckage on railroad street and he a
great convenience to the company.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

The court committee appointed to
examine the books of the county
treasurer for the semi-annual period
ending December 81, 1910 performed
their duty this week. The books and
accounts were found to be kept in a
gocd husiness-like manner and every
thing pertaining to the financial end
tailed up in proper shape.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

A. M. Bush returned Tuseday eve
ming from a nine months trip to
Florida where he went in search of
health. Soon after his arrival there
he was taken ill and had five months
seige. He has rapidly improved and
intends to remain here permanently.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Judge Walter Hobbs is one of the
busy men in the county court house
and his time is taxed early and late in
o2t1r to transact the business with
promptness and precision that comes
before him. Both probate and civil
divisions show an increase in business
uand his time ia very exacting
way.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Hon. E. M Ssbin was visitor here
Wednesday to look after legal business
The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween him and Roy Blackman has been
dissolved. They have had their offices
in tne Ernest e. Cranm.r building and
1t is undsrstoo that Mr.. Blaekman
will have his law office at Little
ton
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

'Micky" O'Donnell made his week
ly trip here Tuesday and this is not
news item except for the fact that
he reports that business is better than
for many a day.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Otto Kahler, general deputy Of the
order Of American Mobiles, has been
doing considerable work in order to in
crease tho membership and as re-
suit large class was initiated last
night. Mrs. M. A. Macleod, secrs-
tary Of Couacl No. 305, reports that
the order re mitted to the Grand Council
in January for a membership of l39,
paying members.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Night Watch Williams has inaugur-
ated signal system that will simplify
night call by placing an electric red
light on the telephone pole Immediate
ly in front of the central station which
is worked from switch operated by
the night operator. In case of a call
for the night watch the switch is turned
the red light turned on and the watch
man is notified that he is wanted. His
duties call him to all parts of the city,
but his time is spent principally IN the
business part of the city, and since the
new light has been inau 5urated, he
keeps q weather eve on its location.
Mr.. George Wlnnemore, president of
the Two Kings Gold Mining company,
left for his home in St Joseph, Mo-, on
Wednesday after spending from =
week to ten days in giving his atten-
ton to the property of the company
and looking over the development
work. He is one Of the wide awake
business mon who believes that when
Ilc HdhcS du llSSstHlcit IL pAyb "
look after it and to render as
sistanes in making it more valuable.
He puts into practice his belief and
with unerring confidence in the Cen
tennial mine as one Of the coming big
producers in this district, he returns
home to commend it to anyone wishing
to make good investment.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Attorney E. NJ. Sabin came up from
Denver on the first train Wednesday
to look after some legal matters. He
comes so often that one has to guess
whether or not he has foreited his resi-
denee here,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

The mask ball given at the opera
house last Saturday night was de-
cidedly a social success and a large
crowd was present. The honors of
the evening were awarded to Miss
Albertha Thorpe and Mr.. Lee
Shelp.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Herbert II. Merrill arrived in the
city on Thursday and remained here
until Friday. He came to Denver
from Chicago to attend the special
meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Sanitarium company, and came up this
far to see how affairs were moving
at the springs. Hs reports that Mrs.
MerrilPs health has greatly improved
since she went to Chicago.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

Col. George Vivian wishes to correct
the impression that seems to have gone
forth that the Golden Smelter had
closed down. He says that there is
more activity than there has bssn pre-
sent for long time
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-02-18

February Is the shortest month in
the year, yet it has its prominent days
that will compare with the longer
months, for instance Washington s
and LincolnNs birthdays, St. Valen-
tines day and ground hog day. With
many people the actions Of the latter
when the date arrives for him to crawl
out of his hibernating den is watched
with closest interest as forcasting the
weather for the following six weeks.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-16
WALLlNeFoRD.

e . d f T. . Ha. . o . 40
The tremendous vogue that has
been attained by Geo. NJ. Cohan's
comedy, Get Rich Quick Walllng
ford" is "a distinct compliment to the
genius of that prolific playwright
whose; pen has been successfully WELD.
ed many. times In the past. J.
Prototypes of Walllngford, the
shrewd financial consiprator of the
comedy. classic, are to be found in
countless numbers, but TO vitalize and
visualize the. type as the author, has
done, to present him in way that
awakens the sympathy and compels
the love OF an audience which, though
realizing that he is no more nor less
than commercial buccaneer, arc still
In accord with his gct-rich-qulck
schemes, is piece Of stage craft
equalled by few playwrlghts OF mod
ern times.
Get Rick Quick Walllngford' will
be presented in this city at the Grand
next Wednesday, Sept goth. II
comes here after having made a rec
ord run in New York and Chicago
and will be given with a fine cast .
principals direct. from Cdhan and
Harris principal New York playhouse
the Geo. NJ. Conan theatre.
Seats so on sale Monday at Chris
ties. Cars win run to Clarksburg al
ter the performance.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-16
ry homely husbands but, in this day
and age, It is almost necessary. That
is about the only kind there Is on tap.
Publish the Laws.

81
More than six months have passed
since the adjournment Of tho regular
session Of the Legislature, and still
the bound volumes OF the proceed.
ings OF that session are not delivered.
Long ago all the laws that were pass
ed became operative, but what do
the people know OF them? Is It about
time that the State Of West Virginia
become as progressive as the State
Of Wisconsin? IN there, where the
Swedes and other foreigners run af-
fairs because the native Americans
are far in the minority, they require
the work Of the Legislature to be pub.
llshed in the newspapers, SO that by
the time the session is ended the PEG.
pie all over the Stat know what has
been done. 1t cost Wisconsin this
year a little over fifty thousand dol.
lars. That is a small amount OF mon
ey to ensure that everybody In the
State shall get a copy Of the laws
In West Virginia, with population
Just half that OF Wisconsin, the same
work could be done for considerably
less. The matter could be put up In
plates, to BIO furnished to two papers
OF opposite politics In each county
and by this means practically ever,
family in the state would be ena
bled to get copy OF the laws.-St
Mary's Oracle.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-16
Personals.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Haggerty Of
Clarksburg were In this city Thurs.
day attending the fair.
Mr.. Bert Bennett returned to his
home at Morgantown yesterday after
a short visit with his sister, Mrs. S.
l.. Jacobs on Diamond street.
Mr.. ]. L. Google was at Enterprise
Friday on business.
Mr.. Davis Of Cameron Is spending
few days with his mother-in.law
Mrs. Eliza Borgess..
Mr.. and Mrs. Ulysses Courtney. Of
Morgantown have returned home af-
ter visit with Mrs. Prlcilla Merri.
field on Wilson street.
Mr.. Luther Donham who has been
sick for several days is improving.
Mr.. Robert Henderson returned to
his home in Taylor county this morn
Ing after few days visit with his
son, Mr.. T. D. Henderson OF Guilty
street. si
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Rector OF Bel
ington arc the guestst Of Capt. and
Mrs. X. D. Walker on Merchant
street.
Mrs. Eliza Borgess. who has been
very Ill for some time remains In 6
very critical condition.
Mr.. j. NJ. Smith OF State street has
returned from visit at Brucetor
Mills.
Miss Edna Hall Of Morgantowr
was the guest Of Miss Nellie Wilson
on Columbia street Thursday.
Miss Margaret Kinkaid returned tt
day from a couple OF weeks visit q
Charleston.
Miss Ruby Gwynn OF Clarksburg WHIT
has spent the past week with Mis-
Christine Chenoweth at Sunrise col
tage left yesterday for Halleck to Wis
II her grandfather.
Mr.. L. A. Payne OF Philippi has re
turned home after spending fey
days in this city.
Mr.i,Thomas Doolittle Is the CUES
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Meredith Q
East Park.
Mr.. Mccullough OF Charleston is tn
guest Of his sister, Mrs. c. E. Mino
on Vermont avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-16
BEWARE 1.-THE HANDSOME HUs.
y v q ~ I. 4. 81 BAND.

Z - ~ . . De-
Margaret E. Fauser, OF New York
wants girls not to seek handsome men
for husbands. Mrs. Fauser is now
suing for her fifth divorce and knows
what she is talking about. All OF her
Husbands have been Of the beauty
type. She adds that woman has
small chance for happiness with a
handsome man, for the latter Is esh
tistical sand Is usually dlsincllned "
ward work aof. any kind. The atten.
tons shoWered upon him by women
I spoil him.
Fauser Is right, eternally and
eyerlastingly right. So say all Of the
Ghomely husbands and the world is full
Z ~ them. There seem to be more
$homely. husbands than anything else
3.in;this world. with the possible exccp.
gtions OF mosquitoes and moving pic.
ture shows. 1t is often cause for
Z wonderment where all OF the homcly
Husbands come from, but like the
poor. they, are always with us. So far
\ as the quantity Is concerned, the
Shomely husband relgns supreme.
And as to quality, the homely hus.
band Is distinctly ap right. He may
be crosseyed little shrimp with red
I hair and a wart on his nose but, nine
times out OF ten. he will bring holn-
Sthe bacon. There Is nothing to dis
Z, S{raok hio a tfopttop fror, hu q, ouc The
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-16
'MoRMoNs BACK DOWN
SAYS REV. RUNNER.

lFairmont West Virglnian: a.
I sec In The Times OF this date,
:tseptcmber 16) that the Mormohs
have done Just as the people gener-
ally predicted; backed down and out
from the proposed debate, sand that
tonight on the eve of the beginning
OF the debate. God being my helper,
! shall be on the grounds at the room
Of the County Court on Monday even.
ing, September the 18th, ready to be,
gin the discussion as agreed and II
the man who Is to represent Nor.
minism is mot present to defend the
doctrine IL shall proceed ito give a
lengthy review OF the doctrines oil
that church so:called. September Is
was agreed upon as the=time to begin
the debate and no denial OF that un'
TIL this late date. But I will explain
this matter satisfactory to the aud
fence on Monday night. I ann sorry
to have to say that Elder L. NJ. Jen
sen has not told the truth concernine
Arrangements for the time Of holding
the debate. Let all come to the Court
House on Monday evening, Septem
Der IS! ut q o'clock and hear my. ex
plantations OF the matter and also my
review of Mormonism. Elder A. N
Mcvey, Of Fayettes City, p Is my as
lsistant and if there is no discussion
SeS will also (, ons n ormo hlsna,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-16

recipient of his presents is very
ELUSIVE old maid. 1t has laughter in
the BIograph way from start to the
finish. The second Blograph Is "Out
from the Shadow" is a society pic,
ture, and all lovers OF the photo plays
know what Blograph society fllm
means. Beautiful women, handsome
men, splendid gowns, wonderful set.
tins, and scenes, that spells Bio.
graph. 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-16
WHAT ARE YOU DolNe7
By c. W. Mylus.

By c. w. Mylus.
Do you lazily nurse your knee and
muse? 10
Do you contemplate your conquering
threws ~
With critical satisfaction?
But yesterdays laurels are dry and
dead -
And to.morrow's triumph Is still
ahead;
To-day Is the day for action.
So consider course with the Union
Business College.
Yesterdays sun: Is 1t shining still?
To.morrow's dawn: will it's coming
To-day, II to.day's light fail US?
Not so. The past Is forever past;
To.day's is the hand which holds us
fast
And tomorrow may never hail US.
The present. and only the present en-
dures, ~
So It's hey for the Union Business Col
lege! for today is yours
For the goal you are still pursuing
What have you done is little
amount;
What you will do is Of lesser &C
count, ~
But the test is. are you coming t.
the Union Business College?
1
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-16
Az The DIXIE.

Todays show at the. Dixie theatre
Is winner. An Illustrated song,
and two Blograph reels. The first,
"a Beautiful Voice" is a comic. A
Frenchman passing along the avenue,
hears the sound OF beautiful voice.
and falls in love with the unseen sing
er. He bestows upon her several
presents before he has the courage
to introduce himslf. Win he does
lie finds that the voice Is being pro:
dueed from a photograph, while the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-16
BILLY ALLEN TONIGHT.

Billy. Allen will terminate, /. his en-.
gagement at the Grand tonight with
the most laughable bill Of the week.
The Man Behind. Mr.Allen has re.
served the best bill for Saturday
night and many pleasing surprises
are In store for the packed house that
will attend.