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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
GOOD TIMES PROMISED
LABOR CONDITIONS THROUGH
OUT THE COUNTRY ARE FINE.
Benefits Of Years Of Wise Republican
Rule Being shown-Presidentia
Campaign Evidently 10 Not to
Hamper Industry.

There is no room for doubt about
the state Of the labor market In the
great industrial centers OF the country.
workers is strong and !n excess Of the
supply.
A few days ago reports were sent
out from Pittsburg which told Of the
scarcity Of labor there and the efforts
which large employers were making
to improve the conditions Of life for
wage workers in their mills and fac
tories. SO that they might be more
ready to come and more likely to stay.
Since then 1t has been shown that in
Cleveland scores Of industrial estab-
iishments want more labor than they
can get. The foreign workers. least
skilled and having the most uncertain
footing in this city. are all busy, and
trained artisans are not to be had in
the numbers sought.
This encouraging state Of things Is
the more agreeable because 1t exists
when a peculiarly disturbing presi-
dental campaign is on. The political
conditions are not at all what business
men desire for the best development
of trade and productive industry.
1t is clear that the general activity
IN manufactures and the heavy trafiic
which 1t plays an important part in
causing are the natural fruit Of the
country's growth. They are not a
forced or in any sense artificial form
of good times. Unless something now
unforeseen shall occur to prevent con-
tinued progress, the year is destined
to rank among the best the country
has ever known in many Of the most
substantial forms Of progress.
II that shall prove the case 1t will
go far toward making an end Of the
old belief that presidential years mean
hard times or business depression. a
fallacy which Is riddled by the record
Of the last century.-Cleveland Leader.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Mixture Of Caution and Economy,

At the Union depot d few evenings
ago mother who had gone to see her
daughter, a miss of about is years,
safely started On journey, was heard
to give the young lady the following
words of advice just before the train
started Now. goodby. my dear
Take good care of yourself and re-
member not to be too free with strang-
ers on the train. But if a nice looking
man should speak to you be polite to
him-he may buy your supper for
you. kansas City Star.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Worthy Leader of Great Party.

Impartial history will appraise Mr.
Taft as distinctively a sane, moderate
substantial man, as man OF trained
mind we'll ballasted with the excellent
gift Of large common sense; man
whose native amiability and dispos1-
ton to trust his fellowmen evil re-
quital has not spoiled; dependable, sub
stantial man at public crises when
a steady hand Is needed at the helm.
Every honest. legitimate business IN
terest, large or small, will breathe
freer now that Taft is nominated.
His denomination is the earnest OF
the great and now overdue tidal re-
turn of business prosperity that will
be ushered in by his re-election.-Pitts'
burg Dispatch.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
They Are OverWorked Now.

Four-year-old Dick had made an i'm
portant discovery that his hair would
pull out If enough force was exSrted,
and was absorbed in proving the fas-
cinating find on his forelock. His sis
ter-aged seven-noted the proceed
ings with round-eyed horror.
"Dickie! Dickie," she cried, you
mustn't do that."
"Why?" demanded Dickie. with the
cynicism OF childhood
Because the Bible says that all
your hairs are numbered-and if you
pull any ont you'll make lot of extra
bookkeeping for the angels
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
AdmInistratIon's Good Work.

No previous administration can
show such advanced and progressive
results as the work accomplished by
President Taft and his cabinet ofiicers
or course as we increase in popula.
ton, wealth and power there is more
work to do and greater responsibilities
to meet, but the present administra'
ton has not only been equal to the
task but has taken up new plans and
put them into execution with most sat
iffactory results. The most exactine
critics of the White House regime
must admit that fact
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
UnWiSe leoiaIation

Some Of the appropriation bills have
not yet been acted on in the lower
branch Of Congress. The army bill has
been vetoed because of Objectionable
general legislation seeking to reorgan-
ize the military establishment, and the
legislative, executive and judicial bill
is pretty certain to encounter a veto
because of its attempt to destroy the
commerce court and legislate FIVE cir
cult Judges out Of office.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Always In the Peoples Interest.

The president and his cabinet have
moved from a non-partisan standpoint
The trust prosecutions; the tariff
board; the conservation measures;
the economy and efficiency plans, by
which millions have already been
saved: the postal inquiries; the
monetary investigation, and various
commissions have all been inaugural
I'd By the president for the ultimate
bsnefit Of the whole people. and all
Of the appointments Of President Taft
have been nonpolitical. selecting In
every case the best man.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
THE JOURNEY.

III you were asked to get ready to
start next Thursday on a long jour
ney. do you think you could do sof"
asked her rich employer. who was .
widower.
"Oh much would depend upon the
Kind OF journey 1t was to be-" she re-
piled.
mean q pleasant journey jour
ney that would last for a month or
more"
And should have company on the
5ourney?"
Well. hadn't thought of that. No.
l don't believe you would. I should
expect you to go alone"
Then / don't believe I could get
ready" she said. turning to her type
writer and making four mistakes in
the first line Of the letter she had be-
gun.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Tie Heirloom,

A Pittsburg drummer in a small
town dropped into Il place to get a bite
to eat. The place looked familiar but
he didn't know the proprietor.
Been running this place long," in
quired the drummer
NO l just inherited it from my IA
ther."
'Ah. yes. | knew him | recognize
this old cheese sandwich on the coun-
ter
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
The Mot1va.

The Motive.
1t was an evening party. A young
man with q tail collar and pale hair
was reciing . poem. He had ground
out forty-seven stAn1as-and tho end
was not yet
What's going oor whispered the
guest who had Just come in.
"Rhymer 10 letting out his latest
poem" answered the pessimistic per
SON.
What's the subject-the modve!"
queried the late conner.
y have forgotten the subject" re-
piled the p. p. but suspect the mo
tive must be revenge."-Ideas.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
No Social Tact.

At club dance an enthusiastic
member approached rather dull
member and said to him:
Say, for heavens sake go over and
talk to Miss Frye. She is sitting all
by herself
"But-bI.t what shall l say to her?'
Tell her how pretty she is
But she amt pretty"
Well then, tell her how ugly the
other girls are. Amt you got no So
cial tact?"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
SkIppInq PreIimInarIea.

"Circumsantial evidence points
strongly toward you as the perpetra,
tor Of the mysterious crime" said the
detective. DO you desire us to send
for lawyer or a spiritual adviser!"
Great Scott, MOI" replied the ex-
cited suspect Send for an alienist."
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
NothIno More.

Whats the matter, old man?"
Had a dream last night. 1t sort OF
left me bewildered.''
Had dream, you say?"
We'll, I say 1t was dream. 1t real
fy was so vivid that l might almost
have been awake"
What was it?"
Il thought that ocean liners were
carrying plenty of lifeboats instead OF
squash courts and swimming pools"
"Oh. that was a dream"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Conservative Opinion.

This newspaper speaks Of girl
whose age turns out to be thirty years
Do you think she is still girl at that
age"
We'll, she may be girl, but there
IL no doubt that she is somewhat ma
ture."
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
The Delicate Pitcher.

Mr.. Southpaw," inquired the shoe
clerk boarder. how is your wing?"
Pretty good" answered the base
ball boarder.
Wouldn't injure 1t to exert It q
trifle?"
II think not"
Then. will you please pass the but
ter?"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Uncalled For,

Murphy-Oi want to get fust class
autymobile for me wolfe.
Auto Dealer-Long body?
Murphy-None Of yure business!
She's built like a barrel, but o. didn't
come here to discuss her shape wild
ye.-Puck.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Seemed Like More.

The Professor-ln 140 wasps' nests
there are an average of $4,000 insects.
The Student-Why. professor, dis
turbed just one nest one day. and III
bet there We're more than $4,000 in
that one!
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
MaternaiIsm.

Kind Gentleman-What are you 20
ing to do. Johnny, when you become
q manf"
Johnny-Nawthin'.
Kind Gentleman-What? Not 60
ing to do anything?
Johnny-No. Just as soon as I
started something ma would tell me to
stop.-Judge.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Probably Not.

There are about $4,000 more fe-
males than males In Paris
Yes, and I'll bet that when a fel-
lows lonesome and homesick In that
town and wishes he could get some
nice Nittle female to sit beside him
and tell him encouraging things about
himself there isn't one to be found"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
n.y.

Mrs. Justwed-Here 10 q printed list
OF suitable presents for wife to give
her husband on his birthday. Just
mark the ones you would like most.
Mr.. Justwed (after reading It'll
think l would be satisfied with any
thing that was not mentioned here.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Wrono Port

Mrs. Neuritch-So you heard from
your sister. How did she enjoy the
trip across?
Miss Young-Well. she wrote that
she was very glad when they reached
terra frma
Mrs. Neuritch-Terra f1rma? Why,
l thought she was to land at Liver
pool.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Alas
Faith dreamed a Dream
1t ne'er came true:
But that Is the way
Most day-dreams do.
A FeeIlno Compliment.

BILL see a recently invented safe
that will float in case OF shipwreck
Is a steel cylinder divided into two
compartments, one air tight, the 9TH
er to hold valuables."
Jill-Yes. notice they're doing
whole lot Of things to make ocean
travel safer excepting to invent some
thing that will help a fellow hold on
to his meals.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Rustic Scorn,

What we want" said the eloquent
lady. is higher and more refined
ideals"
"Of course" replied Farmer Corn
tossel wearily. It's q shame the
way US rough men get out and hus-
tie for corn and potatoes when we
might be slippin' geraniums and train
in crimson ramblers."
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Ready to Oblioe.

At q reception in London a young
lady, mistaking Marconi for Mascagni,
said: Il do wish you'd play me your
lovely 1ntermezzo.'
With pleasure, madam" answered
Marconi but l shall have to play it
on wireless piano.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Its ADVANTAGES.

Il think the pillory ought to be re-
vived as punishment for this frenzied
financing"
"Why so?"
Because 1t provided a fitting penal
ty in stocks and bonds"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
One Slight Request.

There is nothing that women can
not do as we'll as men"
"Of course" assentcd Mr.. Meekton
earnestly. But. Henrietta, do hope
that none Of you will insist on pitch
for the home team in . close game"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
The Usual WAY.

Yes; he committed political sui
eide
How can a man commit political
suicide?"
BY shooting off his mouth
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
What Impressed Him.

What impressed you most in our
great city," asked the native.
WELL" replied the man from the
small town, I've been here for a week
and I noticed that nobody wears Sum
day clothes on Sunday"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Cruelty to Animals.

Cruelty 70 Animals.
Manager-We will try the new play
IN this town on the dog.
Agent-You're taking risk.
They've got IN active humane society
there
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Practical Version.

Mrs. Knicker-Laugh and the world
laughs with you.
Mrs. Bocker-Weep and you get .
present.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Get.ino Rid Of It.

Tyres-I tell you tie man who
takes care of his own motor car has
a good deal on his hands.
Byres-Well, soap is cheap.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20

ulous, and some have faith in their
husbands.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20

If your digestion Is little of colos {
course OF GARFIELD Tea will do you good.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Slightly Twisted.

Have you been out to Bingie's
bungalow
"Yes, I was out there recently and
one Of Bingis's guests took 20 many
highballs he insisted on calling tAs
place Bungls's Bungalow"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20

When God calls. the safest step "
| can take is straight ahead.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20

The value of forethought Is often
demonstrated by the after effects.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Found Out

He gwore his heart was in his work.
His wife did wonder why,
She came and saw his lady clerk,
Then raised Q dreadful CRY,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20

A truthful fisherman always know
where to draw the line.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20
Severe Punishment.

A slap on the wrist
Is what he should get,
Who dares to resist
A suffragette.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20

Weeks-Automobilin 10 not likely
to endure as a sport
Sweet-No; people are already 20
shy that it's more 4 matter Of luck
than skill when anybody is run down.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-07-20

Deacon Smith-Well. Brother Jones.
tn parsons had a good rest. hasn't
he!
Deacon Jones-Yes, and so have we.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-18
ROOSEVELT DID IT
He Alone Was Responsible for
Discharge of Negroes
After the Shooting Affair at
Brownsville, Tex.

Columbus, o., May 1s.-President Taft
through his Ohio campaign headquar-
ters today gave out a statement that
laid the blame for the discharge of
the colored Brownsville soldiers en-
tireIy on Col. Roosevelt, who then was
president.
eral Darlington submitted to the war
department his report on the Browns
vile affair. 1t concluded with the rec
ommendation every man in three COM
panies of the Twenty-fifth infantry.
colored be discharged without honor
and be forever disbarred from re-en-
listment as well as employment in the
government service.
''On November 8, President Roose-
welt personally directed that the rec
concentration of Darlington be COM
piled with, and the order was issued
on November 8. Mr.. Taft, then sec
rotary of war, had left Washington
on a tour of inspection. The dismissal
order was issued in his absence by
General Oliver, acting secretary of war.
When Mr.. Taft returned to Washing
ton he cabled to President Roosevelt
who was in Porto Rico asking that
the order be suspended until further
hearing. On November n President
Roosevelt cabled a reply denying Mr.
Taft's request and directing that the
order be executed.
The statement declared that Presi-
dent Roosevelt while at Oyster Bay
later said that Mr.. Taft had nothing
to do with recommending or issuing
the order
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-18
He FIGHTS FOR WIFE.
Baxter Carries Her Away From
Mothers Home.

Pittsburg, Kan. May 18.-Judge A.
j. Curran of the district court has is
sued a habeas corpus directed to Mr.
and Mrs c. E. Woodbury. to bring the
body of Mamie Baxter into court on
Saturday and show cause why they
are OBTAINING the latter against her
wishes. When Deputy Sheriff Leonard
Boyd went to serve the writ, the hus-
band of Mamie. Baxter, Clyde Baxter
followed him. The officer started to
read the writ when he was interrupted
and asked to come inside of the house.
A moment later the Infatuated Baxter
burst into the room AMI he and Mrs.
Woodbury. got into a fight. The Off
GER separated them and then Baxter
went out and procured a hoe and again
made a sally at his mother-in-law. The
officer again acted as peacemaker and
took the hoe away from the husband.
Then Baxter went to the bed where
his wife was lying and took her from
the bed wrapped in blanket, after
she had told him she wished to go with
him. He hurried her to his fathers
home in the north part of the city.
During the alteration many blows
were struck and Under Sheriff Boyd
received several cuts about his face.
Baxter and his young WIFE were mar
ried last fall and then they started to
Valparaiso Ind, where he entered
law school Later, it is said, he and
his wife quarreled and she started TO
return to her mother When she got
to Lawrence, Baxter caught up with
her and the two stayed there as Bax-
ter had no money to proceed further
1t was here that Mrs. Wood bury found
them and brought the girl home. and
Baxter claims she has detained her
without his consent. He says the wom-
an even took her clothes away so the
girl could not escape.
A letter from the dean of the school
at Valparaiso states that Baxter beat
and struck his Wife and the student
body of that place made complaint 70
the faculty and Baxter was dismissed
from school.
Baxter belongs to one of the best
families in the city, his father being
auditor of the Long-Bel1 Lumber COM
pany. c. E. Woodbury., the step-father
of the young wife, has been a promi-
nent man in the county for a number
of years, serving as clerk of the dis
trict court for four years. At one time
he was reputed to have been wealthy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-18

Rueben C. Clemens. aged 90 years,
died at his home at 926 N Topeka
avenue of tuberculosis this morning
The funeral will be held at the home
of the family at o'clock Sunday. In
torment in Rochester.
Mrs. G. H. Dickinson died at her
home at 633 Lime street, about 4
O'Clock this morning. The funeraI
will be held from the family resi-
dence at 1920 o'clock Monday. IN
torment in the Topeka cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs T. P. Shields of Ala
J.afayette street, have received word
of the death of their grandson. Ken
meth Seward; the son of Mr. and Mrs
Harry Seward of Atchison- He was
one year old. The funeral VIII pc
held here and arrangements will be
announced later,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-18

Lyon, daughter of Col Cecil A. Lyon,
Republican national committeeman
for Texas. crashed a bottle of cham
payne aginst the bow. There was
Cheering and the scream of steam
whistles and sirens as the vessel
gained momentum and finally plunged
into the green waters of the James
river.
Secretary Meyer was present, rep
resenting President Taft, and among
his guests was Miss Helen Taft.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-18
me Demons of the SWAMP

are mosqnitos- As they sting they put
deadly malaria germs in the blood. Then.
follow the icy chills and the fires of fever
The appetite flies ana the strength fails:
also malaria often paves the way for
deadly typhoid. But Electric BItters
kill and cast out the malaria germs from
the blood; give you a fine appetite and
renew your strength AFTER long suf-
fering," wrote VIM. Fretwell. of Luca-
ma, N. c., three bottles drove all the
malaria from my system, and I've had
good health ever since" Best for ali
stomach, liver and kidney ills. so cts. at
Campbell Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-18
SEASON is OPENED.
Santa Fe and Three Tens Play This
Afternoon.

The Santa Fe team opened the at home
season this afternoon with a game IN
which Kreipes Three Tens were their
opponents. The game was played on ire
Santa Fe grounds before a large crowd
of Santa Fe and Three Ten fans. Before
the game, the teams and some of their
admirers paraded on Kansas avenue, led
by the Santa Fe Apprentice band.
Rain prevented the opening game last
Saturday.
The Apprentice band doesn't get before
the people as much as it should. It's too
good band to be so bashful before home
folks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-18

Ambassador Jusserand. who has SO
long represented France at WASH
lngton, Lay, through a shake-up in
the French diplomatic corps, be
transferred to Madrid. He is recog-
h1zed as one of the best informed diplo-
mats In Washington and his leav-
ing would be a source or regret to
his hundreds of friends. In case he
leaves for q post that seems to de-
mand EiS-e attention than does this
country he Will be succeeded by
Vladsisias Klobukowski, who at pres
ent l-presents his country IN I3rus-
sells
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-18
TODAY in CONGRESS.
House Passes Bill Amending Ma
tional Banking Laws.

Washington, May 1S.-Senate not in
session today; meets Monday
House passed bill amending ma
tional banking laws so as to give the
house money trust committee in
Quisitorial powers over national banks.
Bill sent to senate. Panama canal bill
taken up with probability of being
PASSED before adiournment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-18
TEXAS IS LAUNCHED.

Newport News, Va. May 1S.-The
battleship Texas, greatest of the su-
perb dreadnaughts yet constructed
for the United States navy was sue
cesfuIy launched here today in the
presence of a notable company. As
the big hull. gay with bunting, started
down the ways, little Miss Claudia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-18
rive students Die by Fire.

Crowder, Ok, May 1s.-Five stu
dents were burned to death today
when fire destroyed the main build
inc of the Creek and Seminole Indian
college at Boley, Ok.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-18

ri+tIe Marie was sitting on her grand
father's knee one day, and, after looking
81 him intently for time, she said:
s.C.randpa was you in the ark?'' Ger
tainly not, my DEAR" answered the aston
ished old gentleman. Then, continued
tl1e little information seeker, why
wasn't you drowned ?''-Chicago Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-18

On the voting lists of Los Angeles
is one name which may mean much
to the entire orient. for It's proud Dos
SCISSOR has sworn that she Is going to
return to her native land and there
teach the principal of equal rights for
women. Miss Myra Lee Is the young
lady and she has the satisfaction OF
being the first Chinese woman ever to
vote In the United States
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-18
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR sALE-New alfalfa hay, SO per ton.
c. j. Nauman, r F. D. No. 5.
s ROOM HOUSE, 1876 Buchanan. cfstern
and city water, gas. Inquire 1f9 Blu
chanan. &