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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14
Death of Pioneer.

Mr. Thomas DeCoar died Wednesday
morning at the ripe old age Of 81 years
9 months and 9 days. He was born in
England. April 2, 1928. He came to
this country IN 1860 and made his home
in Scranton, Pa. He left there in Ap-
ril 1865, the day on which President
Lincoln was shot, coming direct to
Black Hawk. During the past forty
Ave years he has been a resident of
Gilpin and Clear Creek counties. He
leaves behind two sons, Thomas who
lives in Ohio and H ,rry who is now a
resident Of this section. He has three
sisters, two Of whom live in England
and one in Australia. About four year
ago he took a trip to both Of these
places to visit them. The funeral SER
vices were held under the Masonic
auspices and were conducted by the
members of the IIaho Springs Lodge
No. 26. Rev. E. Burns Mar in de-
livered the funeral discourse. The de-
csased was life member Of Lodge No.
S39, A. F. and A. NJ, Hyde Park.
Pennsylvania. He was married in 1s4s
to Miss Bessie Dawson who di<d some
25 years ago. His remains were taken
to Russell GuIch and buried beside
those Of his Wits. He was for some
time sexton Of the Idaho Springs ceme-
terry. For years he followed mining
and located and sold the After Supper
mine situated in Black Hawk.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14
Death of Well Known Miner.

August J. Carlson died Tuesday
night.
He was born in Sweden May Is, 1865
came to America in 1870. After
spending some years in Michigan he
came to Colorado in 1893, lived years
and spent the past Is years with his
brother C. J. Carlson. He also leaves
one brother Chas. G. and sister Mrs
Meyers in Michigan and one b. iother in
California. Shortly after Christmas
he took a severe cold which turned into
Pneumonia which ended his life.
The funeral will be held Sunday after
noon o'clock and 2 o'clock at the
Swedish Lutheran church.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

Ed Hutton arrived in the city a few
days ago take the position of Super
int ndent of the Silver Horn Gold NJ in
ing company. He has been superinten-
ing some large mining properties at
Breckenridge and other points in
Summit for many years and is regard
ed as a very efficient mining man.
The company has three foot vein of
what they term their low grade ore
that runs $25 per ton. 1t is supposed to
be pay streak in the big Grant vein.
The company is getting on substantial
financial basis and there wi II be a
arge increase Of the working force.
1t il probable that at least from twelve
to fifteen men will be wor king in the
mine in short time.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

Postmaster John Trathen spent a
short vacation in Denver this week.
He 10 arranging to 60 south for few
weeks in hopes that a lower altitude
and milder climate will hasten improv-
ment in health.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

A. r. Comstock, president Of the
Commercial Association was elected one
of the Vice-Presidents and w. L Bush
was placed on the committee on rsso-
lutions at the Good Roads convention
in Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

King Bradley (colored), q we'll knowr
miner and successful leaser, died at hi,
home in this city the first of the week
The remains were sent to his former
home in Kansas for burial.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

Fred Weller has taken charge Of the
plumbing department of tho Mines
Supply company. He followed this
business in Denver for years. He was
granted plumbers license by the
council at its last regular meeting.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

Major H C. Reno of the Little
Matte spent Tuesday and Wednesday
in this city looking after the affairs o
the company.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

The case Of H. A Hicks versus Eoi-
tor Stull of the Central City Observer
for libel is on trial in the district court
at Golden.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

The jackson Concentrating mill is
treating $50 tons of ore from the Lake
vein. SO tons from tn, Albro and Is ton
from the lease Of Pike and company
on the Did Town.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

w. s. Leebriek spent . portion OF
the week in this city returning to Den
yer Friday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

The old plumbing shop near the de-
pot that was formerly occupied by E
B. Clayton and also by Mr.. Pranold has
been rented by W. ]. Stevens who
will engcgs in the plumbing busi-
ness.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

George. X. Kinbal is in attendance
at the Good Roads convention and ex-
hibiled his lantern slides tonight be-
fore large audience in Convention
Hall at the Albany. They represent
many interesting scenes of Idaho
Springs and the surrounding scenic at
fractions. He has taken great pains to
prepare these and his efforts in thus
advertising our city, mines and
scenic beauties should meet with
grateful approval.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

Miss Pauline Soderstrom came up
from Denver Tuesday on account of the
illness of Mr.. August Carlson She
will remain over Sunday to attend the
funeral.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14
Shafroth's Suggestions.
Denver, Colo. January IL, 1911


Special correspondence.
In his biennial message presented to
the joint assembly the first OF the week
Governor Seafroth demands that the
party platform pledges be enacted in
to law and makes a number Of other
recommendations. Among them are
the following.
A workingman' compensatory law
fixing the amount of damages that can
be collected for injuries,
A corrupt practice law preventing
excessive use of money by individuals
and entirely by corporations in primA-
ries and elections.
Giving the railroad commission pow
er to make and enfutce rates
More stringent statutes against elec-
tion frauds, with especial reference to
the protection of voters who call for
assistance in voting.
a registration law to be used with
the primary law now in force.
The complete recodifcation Of the
present irrigation laws Of the state.
The construction of system Of state
highways Though the hest scenic por-
tions of the state.
Ihe establishment of a reformatory
farm where light offenders can be de-
tanned.
The appointment of commission to
redraft our revenue laws with the
final one in view of creating commits
sion with power to value all property
entra or inter county.
An anti pass law.
A four-year term for state officials,
the election to be held between presa'
Dental elections. In this connection
he recommends the adoption Of the rs
call.
A bank guarantee law.
A headless ballot.
An amendment to the United Statea
Constitution providing for the collec
ton of an income tax.
The governor also recommends liber
ally financial allowances to the varioni
state institutions and especially com
mends the work Of the various boards
having in mind more particularly thu
work ofthe State Board of Immigratio,
He recommends the establishment Of
a mining commission with full power t.
protect the lives Of miners, and sug
gests that the expense should be born'
by taxation on the output Of tn
mines.
| Recommends the most stringent law
against wildcatting schemes of al
kinds, and holds that a public servie'
commission with power to say wha
bonded and stock Indebtedness can b'
placed against corporation could eff
| ectually stop this evil.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

Editor V. l. Noxop was elected al
vice president of the Democratic Edi
torial Association which convened ir
Denver the first of the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

There was quite An exodus Of oar
citizens to Denver yesterday the mo-
tive being to attend the Good Roads
convention which was in session yes
terday and to day. Next week will be
the four days celebration on account Of
the dedication of the new Chamber Of
Commerce Building and the Association
is requested to send . representative
to attend the several functions
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

The Coed Roads convention that was
in session yesterday and to-day in Dem
yer was very largely attended and every
county and commercial association was
meeting and will be productive Of great
ood to the state. In addition to the
delegates from this citv there were
many from the upper end of the county
among them being Commissioners
Stevens and Hickman.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

j. F. Clark, formerly foreman:at the
Gem Mines, now has charge of the
work at the Bsllman mine in the Gen.
tral tunnel. The east lateral has been
driven under contract but in q few
days Clifford and company will take
charge Of the work and push it on
their own account. The West side Of
the Bsllman from the tunnel has been
opened up by the Big Five company
and the work on this side will be driven
actively.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

Charlie Huskins, of the Gettysburg
ports every thin serene in his camp.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

"Billie" Jones Of the Little Matte
m ne was in the city couple OF
days this week. Mr.. Jones is interes-
ted with R. D. Blair in the Castle
Rock group Of mines at Freeland.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

While drifting on the Oneida 2-foot
vein ofore has been opened up that is
Of much higher value than the vein on
which ore has been taken out and as
the body is opened up it becomes larg
or and better
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

Howard Evans came down from
Mystic, South Dakota, to spend few
days with his many friends in this
city. He and his associates have a
large PAGER proposition at Mystic
which they are developing.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

The Swedish Lutheran congregation
had planned very pleasant surprise on
their pastor, Rev. F. w. Hanson,
Thursday evening Of last week and pre-
sented him with generous purse as a
farewell gift on account Of his depart
ure Kansas City.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

L. w. Lindall stole march on his
host of friends the fore part of the
week and went to Denver where he
was married to Mrs. E, Lachner. re-
turning to this city the following day
and at once established home. The
ceremony occurred last Tuesday, and
was witnessed by only the immediate
friends Of the high contracting ? rites.
While the bride has but . slil ht .quan-
tancs, the groom il a well known and
popular business man who counts his
friends by his acquaintanship. The best
wishes Of the community go with the
newly welded pair into thier new life.
Judge g. G. Whiting is slowly i'm
praying from . prolonged attack Of the
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

Teller Garrabrant is reported to be
very i'll with q complication Of disea> es
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

A. H. Roller was . visitor in Denver
this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14


Gazette, attended the winter session
of the State Editorial Association at
Denver on Monday and in the evening
took in the feast of the Democratic
Editorial Association. At the meeting
of the former he extended an Invitation
to the members to hold their mid-sum-
mer outing and meeting At Idaho
Springs and it met with cordial appro-
baton. The place is fixed by the sxecu-
tive committee Of the Association and
majority of these expressed them
selves as favoring Idaho Springs.
These midsummer meetings hold two
or three days and are quite largely at
tended. 1t will be quite a stunt for this
state prass here and everything poss-
ible should be done to make their visit
one Of the most enjoyable in the history
of the Association These midsummer
meetings are generally held in August.
Ed Quigley was in the city Monday in
speeting the work that is being do"e in
the Hoosac Tunnel. He is greatly
pleased over the fact that the Hoosac
vein has just been cut and it shows .
width of about seven feet running in
values from $40. to 5000 per ton. 1t
has all the appearances of the Donald
son veiu and Mr., Quigley ls sure it 10
an extension of that old productive vein.
The work of driving on this vein both
east and west will shortly begin and it
is expected that it will soon be Aum-
bered among our large shippers. The
Bffairs Of the company new seem to be
in excellent shape as the trouble and
that confronted them for couple OF
years have been satisfactorily adjusted
and thers is clear sailing ahead. Be-
sides cutting their own veins, the
Hoosac tunnel will open up some good
properties that lay along its course As
projected. 1t will pass through rich
section about midway between the Big
Five and the Lucania tunnnl.
The Board of County Commissioners
met on Monday Of this week and re-
OTSdHIASu loI Iile lie" ySdl NoIHihiS-
siener C. F. Hickman was slecsed
chairman.
Road overseers were appointed as
follows: E. H. Clark, Empire; James
Jones, Georgetown; Calvin 1ngrum,
Silver Plume; Courtney Howard, Law
son; Ray Enyard. Olof Iverson, Richard
Seccombe, Idaho Springs and Frank
Rice, Bear Creek. r. l.. Colon was
elected county attorney.
The contract for burial of the county
poor was awarded to Pierce and
Cocks.
The Idaho Springs Mining Gazette
was chosen the official newspaper of
the county.
The contract for stationary supplies
was awarded 10 ths Georgetown Cour-
ier.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

C, S. Birkins spent several days in
Denver this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

Cards have been received in this city
announcing the marriage of Miss Adele
Wood to Mr.. Robert Harley which oc-
Cured Thursday of this week at the
home of parents Of the bride at Seattle,
Warrington. The bride was born in
this city and enjoyed wide acquaint-
anship and was most popular among
the younger srsisty set. The groom is
engaged in banking in the northwest
metropolis and is largely interested in
real estate.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

Miss Mable Wsltman has been the
guest Of Liss May Oliver this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

business in Denver for years. He was
granted a plumbers license by the
council at its last regular meeting.
While drifting on the Oneida 2-foot
vein oflore has been opened up that is
of much higher value than the vein on
which ore has been taken out and as
the body is opened up it becomes larg-
or and better
DIR. H. E. Manter, Union Pacific
physician and Frank l.. Doty, both of
Sidney Nebraska were in the city on
Thursday and drove to the Elmira
property near Dumont in which the
doctor is largely interested.
County Assessor, Chas. A. Crosson,
was in the city on Tuesday putting the
finishing touches on transferring his
household goods from Rest Awhile on
Bear Greek to Georgetown where he
and his mother will reside during the
ensuing two years
The game of basket ball between the
Georgetown Grizzlies and the Idaho
Springs Tigers last night was good
one and resulted in score of 26 to in
favor of the Tigers. There was
good attendance both at the game and
at the dance that followed.
Sample copies Of he new folder that
10 being issued by the Commercial
Association have been received and
they are of tasty and newsy design
and nature. 1t is expected that the en-
tire consignment will be ready for dis
tribution at an earH date.
The Lucaaia tunnel has added 600
feet to its length since Superintendent
AeColl came from the east several
months ago where he wen. on fnan
sing trip. 1t is expected that this
feotage will be extended at least 1900
additional within reasonable period.
~. May, superintendent at the
stanley mine is having the third level
unvatered and when this is done will
begin sinking. The company is treat
ing 40 tons a day at the Salisbury mill
and is also shipping two carloads a
week to the smelter that runs fifty
dollars or better per ton. They are
vorking force Of twenty five men.
| Frank e. Wire, secretary-treasurer
of the Silver Horn Mines company. ar
rived in the city from Chicago on Mon
day. After visiting the property he left
for other points in the state but
will return the first Of next week &C
conpanied by parties who are interest
ed within him. He is one of the en-
thusiastic booster for this mining
section.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

During the present week three diff
erent blocks of ground on the Centen-
nial mine have been leased out by the
Two Kings Gold Mining company
William Cooper. Archie Mcdonald, and
William Greb have one block, George
Hyland and Ed Trennsry have a second
and Villain F Robertsand associations
have the :hird All three Of the leas-
ing parties have begun work and are
pleased with the outlook
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

Ladies' 81. so Shoes, $1.65 at Swan.
sens Shoe Sale.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

H. P. Dickinson WAS up from Denver
this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

DR.. H. E. Manter, Union Pacific
physician and Frank l.. Doty, both of
Sidney Nebraska were in the city on
Thursday and drove to the Elmira
property near Dumont in which the
doctor is largely interested.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

Charley Peer, we'll known resident
of this section for many years was ia
ken to Denver to-day where he will be
placed in the county hospital for treat
ment. His ailment il dropsy and it
is in its advanced stages. 1t is hoped
that the change and expert treatment
will soon bring about speedy cure.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

Misses Calf Lace Shoes. sizes 81 to
2, 81. 90 at Swanson's Shoe Sale.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

G. F. Crawford has been persever
ing in developing the Kinda mine and
has confidence in the final successful
outcome. He has opened up good
body of ore in the first and second
adits and will soon enroll this valuable
property as one of the large shippers.
The Episcopal churches of Idaho
Springs and Georgetown will hereafter
have for their rector, Rev. Sherwood
Fison who comes here from Aspen,
Colorado. Service will be held in Cal
vary church on Sunday morning and On
Sunday afternoon at two O'Clock he
will org anize a Sunday school.
Manager Nimmo called at this Office
and made the heart glad by leaving a
few plunks in our lonely Golfers. He
is pushing the work at the Bonnie
Brier up Fall River in substantial
and first class manner. His stock
holeers may feel assured that he is do
ing the very best for them and making
every dollar do its duty.
The genial couutenance Of Cass
Staley has brought cheer to many OF
his warm friends in this section. After
= prolonged absence he arrived from
Denver on Monday. He has been hold
ing down the boards at the Majestic
theater in Denver and delighting the
large audiences. He is a member of
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-14

County Assessor, Chas. A. Crosson,
was in the city on Tuesday putting the
finishing touches on transferring his
household goods from Rest Awhile on
Bear Creek to Georgetown where he
and his mother will reside during the
ensuing two Yaara
The Washington herald., 1911-08-05

Undoubtedly there has been a genuine
and important liquidation. The well-un-
derstood fact that there has been such
liquidation has inspired as always in
similar circumstances, a number of
rumors and conjectures as to the origin.
One of the most circumstantial to-day
and on previous days of the week was
to the effect that Paris bankers had re-
fused to renew loans on American securi-
ties carried there by a group of men lat
terly influential in stocks.
There may be truth in the report to
the extent that Paris is disposed to call
loans on American securities. for Paris
has plainly shown a disposition to mar
shall its resources since the fretfulness
developed over Morocco, but what ever
loans were negotiated by American
brokers, spectators, or bankers in Paris
were made some time ago. when securities
were at a much lower price level even
than after this weeks break.
The margins could not have been I'M
paired and the loans could not have been
retired out of any dissatisfaction with the
security. Under these circumstances II
must have been easy for the borrowers
to secure accommoda tions in this mar
ket, for here the banks have plenty OF
money to loan at low rates on stock ex-
change collateral and the only trouble
with the banking business has been that
the demand for funds has been slack.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-05

New York, Aug. 4.-On Monday. sales
of stocks amounted to less than $4,000
shares. Yesterday the total approximate
ed 10000 shares. after successive in
creases in activity in the intervening
days. and as the turnover was greater
yesterday so the pace of the reactionary
movement which set in Tuesday was
much faster.
AS on other days since the rapid de-
cline began. the selling was heaviest in
the last hour and 1t was in the last hour
to-day, as was the case yesterday and
the day before that the greatest losses
We're sustained. At no time since the de-
cline began has there occurred a rally
of any considerable amOunt-any more of
a rally, for instance. than might be at
tributed to scattered covering of short
cOntraCtS-and this entire lack of reSili-
ency has naturally encouraged bearish
operators to leave their contracts out
standing and to continue their operations.
1t was probably on that account that
activity increased in the last hour to-
day, the market again having displayed
no rallying power, but. though bearish
operations have this week been conduct
ed very aggressively and determinedly,
it is expected. of course, idle to assign
speculative operations on the short side
of the market as the principal reason
for the markets weakness.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-05
WHOOPS, MY DEAR!
SEE THIS BARREL
Local Company Defrauded
on False Measure.

Report was made yesterday to Col
William c. Haskell. sealer Of weights
and measures of the District, by ]. A.
Whitfield. an official of the Old Dutch
Market Company, that a barrel which
was supposed to contain sweet potatoes
had been received by the company par
TALLY filled with foreign matter
The barrel. which was received at the
headquarters Of the Old Dutch Mar
ket Company. $50 Louisiana avenue north
west. was shipped from North Carolina
When opened by employees of the market
it was found to contain a small quantity
of potatoes at the top and at the bot
tom. The middle portion OF the barrel
was stuffed with vines.
When the discovery was made Mr.
Whitfield notified Assistant Sealer OF
Weights and Measures Howes of the
fraud. An investigation was made and
a certificate issued setting forth the cir
cumstances of the case. Nothing more
can be done by the District Building Off
cials, as the potatoes were shipped from
a point outside the Jurisdiction of the
District.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-05
WEEKLY REVIEW OF TRADE
Conditions Are Improving - Railroads Future
Purchases Cause Brighter Outlook for
Iron and Steel Market

New York, Aug. 4.-Dun's review Of
August will say:
Moderate betterment in trade condi-
tions appears this week. The extraor-
dinary government cotton crop report.
showing the highest July condition esti-
mate for thirteen years and affordinG
reasonable expectation for a crop OF
more than 14,5oO,OoO bales, or much the
largest ever produced in the United
States, caused some hesitation among
buyers of dry goods, although the tone
In this line was a trifle better both at
wholesale and retail
I'm iron and steel there Is further
moderate expansion and railroads are
disposed to enter the market for rails
and equipment The leather trade is
unsettled by the decline in hides and
this has caused some buyers to with
draw their bids. Bank clearings this
week are only a trifle under the total
shown in the same week of 1910, and
railroad earnings for three weeks of
July show small gains over last year.
Foreign trade returns continue to be
highly satisfactory, exports for the
week reaching sl6.14s.162 as against Sl2,
S0S,943 for the same period in 1910 and
SO, 293 S16 in 1909. Imports are only a
trfle above last year, showing SIS, fS69l
for the week, which compares with Sl5.
4l54ll for the same period last year and
SIS, 0l0 9S4 for 1909"