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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-05-25
GREAT LOCK GATE TESTED
First Frial of Panama Canal Machinery
Successful.

Washington, May 25.-It takes just
one minute and forty-eight seconds
to close one of the lock gates of the
Panama canal. according to the report
on the first test of the canals gate
moving machinery, recently conduct.
ed at Gatum.
The great lock leaf-fifty-four feet
high, sixty-fve feet long and seven
feet thick--the like OF which has new.
er been seen in any other canal, was
held under perfect control and swung
without noise or vibration.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-05-25
SPRINGS HIS OWN DEATH TRAP
Wyoming Murderer Goes to GaIIows
With q Smile.

Rawlins, Wyo., May 25.-Springing
his own death trap, Joseph Seng, at
the state prison here, paid the penalty
for the murder of William Lloyd.
Seng walked to the gallows where
he was to hang himself with head
erect and with slight smile on his
lips. He stepped quietly on the trap
and released plug from bucket of
water, which emptying released the
weight that sprung the trap.
Seng's crime was the result of sa-
loon row at Evanston, Wyo, Aug. A,
1910
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-05-25
THE PUBLIC MUST PAY IT
Increased Price OF Anthracite VIII
Add $4,000, 900 to Coal Bills.

New York, May 25.-The increase
Of 25 cents ton In the price of do
nestle anthracite will cost the public
about $12, 900, 900. according to figures
published here.
1t is said that about half OF this
will go to pay the increased wages
granted TO the miners.
The other s6.O00,000 it Is explained,
will go toward covering other in
Creases in cost production.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-05-25
Firebug Hangs Self In Cell.

Aitkin, Mimi, May 25.-William p.
Hansen, arrested for setting fires,
causing a loss of $4,000, committed
suicide in the county jail by hanging
himself with towel in his cell. e
was also convicted of assault in the
first degree for attempting to kill his
wife. II is thought the man was
ranged
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-05-25
Life for Slayer of Wife.

Glencoe, Mimi, May 25.-Fred Veg.
ner, Jr., of Winsted was found guilty
OF murder in the second degree in
district court for killing his wife ON
Jan. IL last. He was sentenced Il
hfe Imprisonment
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-05-25
REBELS LOSE SIX
HUNDRED KILLED
0rOzco's Army Defeated in
Battle at RellanO.
NOW FLEEING NORTHWARD

Revolutionary Force Is Disorsanized
and May Offer Little Further Re-
slstance TO the Advancing Federals.
Latest Engagement an All Day
Affair.
Ell Paso, Tex, May 25.-Leaving
nearly 600 dead in the suburbs of Rel
lano the rebel army under General
Orozco is retreating to the northward,
according to advices received by L.
G. Llorente, Mexican consul here
Following two crushing defeats with
in one week-one at Conejos and the
other Thursday at Rellano--the rebel
chieftain is having a difficult time
keeping his troops together long
enough to organize further resistance
to tn advancing federals
The Mexican consul declared that
private adyices he has received show
that the federal victory at Rellano
was sweeping one and that General
Huerta is following the fleeing rebels
and harassing them with all the cav.
airy under his command
Even the rebels at Juarez do not
attempt to conceal the fact that
Orozco's troops were routed
They excuse the defeat, however, on
the same grounds they excused the
rebel reverse at Conejos-that the fed.
ing 1t impossible for Orozcos men to
get close enough to make their mum.
bers count.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Mr.. Henry P. Lowe, of Den
yer, managing director, of the
Frontenac Consolidated Mines
company, Limited, and N. H.
Brown, General Superintendent,
were in the city on Wednesday ir
the interest of this prosperous
company. From the Addudel and
the Frontenac mines they are
shipping to the Frontenac mill
from 100 to 200 tons of crude ore
per day that averages So 90 per
ton and in addition shipments of
concentrates are made to the
amount of from IS to 80 cars
per month that averages $500
per ton. From the Topeka ship
ments to the amount OF 90
tons per day are being made to
Iron City mill that gives re-
turns of from $1,000 TO $I2.o
per ton while concentrates averag-
ing from 5to 20 cars per month
are being made that run $500
per ton. The Iron City mill is
also handling from 1000 to
500 tons of custom ore per
month. Both these gentlemen
are gratifed over the showing
that IS thus made. Mr. Brown is
to be heartily congratulated over
the excellent record he IS making
and his f How zens he whel e
he until recently resided, ana
where he has his mining office, are
proud of his success.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

The sessions Of the Clear Greek
Sunday School Convention were
held on Monday at the Presbyter-
ian church and the program as
published in the Siftings News
of last week was carried out in an
interesting and instructive man
ner. The various papers and ad-
dresses elected very close and mar
ked attention and will prove of
lasting benefit to the members.
While all are worthy of most
favorable comment, this is espec-
tally the case of one delivered by
Rev. John c. Garman on the
Methods of Master Teacher"
Mr.. George Smyth treated the sub
iect "Some of the Undeveloped
Resources OF Sunday School,
from a mastery and practical
stand point. The officers Of the
Association for the ensuing year
are:
President, - Geo. Smyth, Idaho
Springs.
Vice President Francis DOM.
thorne, Idaho Springs
End vice president William
Buxton, Silver Plume
3rd vice spresident. - George
Blatter, Georgetown.
Sec. Treasurer = Miss Margar-
ct Bond. Idaho Springs.
Supt. Elm. Div. II Mrs. j. r.
Sutherland, Idaho Springs
Supt. Sec. Div. &C. H. Dyer,
Silver Plume.
Supt. Adult Div. - r. H. Pierce,
Idaho Springs.
Sunday School Management
Dept. Rev. G. A. Bergen, George
town. ..
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04
Notice to wOodmen

Sunday May 18th has been set
aside as Mothers Day or as the
founder terms it "A National
Honor Day"
Live this day as your mother
would have you live it." In OBJ
servance of the above day, Idaho
Springs Camp No. 81, w. o. w.
will give to every Woodrnau call
ing at the lodge room between the
hours of eleven a. m. and one p M
on Sunday May II, a white car
nation. Remember the date and
call.
L. A. Hafer
Clerk 81 w. o. w.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

The Roney Boys will give matine
at $3.50 P. NJ. next Wednesday and con
cert in the evening at the Presbyterian
Church. Admission to matinee, 15c for
children under Is; adults, SOC. The
evening concert will begin at 800 o clock.
Admission, Soc. The following are sam
pies Of the many press notices that they
have received. A rich treat is in store
for those who attend and they should
be greeted by large audiences.
when the 'Roney Boys gave a con-
cert in Philadelphia they attended old
Christ Church and were honored bS
being seated in George Washington S
pew. Adjoining it was the pew once oc-
cupied by Betsy Ross, the maker OF the
first American flag. At the conclusion Of
the service great-grandson Of Benjamin
Franklin, who still occupied the Frank
LII pew, tOOh LILO DOyS III CudTSo nuu
showed them through the historic edi-
flee, pointing out everything Of interest.
They also visited Independence Hall
Carpenters Hall, and sang patriotic
songs in the Betsy Ross House."
The picturesque Highland Scottish
costume is the climax in costuming ef-
feet in 'Roney's Boys concerts. Each Of
five boys wears the tartan Of different
Scottish clan. Que wears the Gordon
tartan, another wears the Victoria plaid,
another the historic old McLachlan, an
other the Wallace tartan, and another
the Hunting Stuarts.
Besides these, the little vocalists wear
the Gotta and cassock for their sacred
songs fancy dress Mexican costumes with
the sugar loaf hats, cadet uniforms and
immaculate sailor suits Of white duck.
The costumes are usually in keeping
with the songs. They add immeasurably
to the interest OF the program, and every
number springs q surprise of some kind"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

AT the last meeting for the sea-
son of the Discussion Club the
following officers were elected:
President, Mrs. Sutherland, Vice
President, Miss Sly. Secretary
Mrs. E. A. Lanning and Miss
Marguerite Coffman, Treas
urer. The meeting was held at
the home of Mrs. Chas. Jaynes,
and the program pertained to Ar
Dor Day.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

1t is the duty of every person
to turn off their sprinklers as soon
as the fire alarm is sounded
The fremen should have all pos
sible pressure in their efforts to
extinguish the flames. If there
is large number Of hydrants run
tnlng, il decreases the pressure
very materially. Each person
should take this home to himself
and realize what it means in case
it was his or her property that
was being the object of the
ravages of FIRE.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Services will be held in the
Methodist Church next Sunday
May S, at both the regular hours
of the morning and evening wor-
ship. Conducted by Rev. B. T.
Vincent of Denver who will preach
at both services. TIE Sacremert
of the Lord supper will be ad-
ministered in connection with the
morning worship.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

The funeral services Of Mont Tong OF
Georgetown were hold at Odd Follows
Hall in that city on Sunday morning
last and were under the auspices OF
Idaho Springs Lodge, No. 6o7, b. P.O. T.
A large delegation went from this city
and with the msmbses from tho upper
part of tho ooanty there were about fifty
members present. Mr.. J. J. May acted
as Exalted Ruler fof the occasion and
the ritual Of the order WAS carried out
very touchingly and impressively. The
deceased was one Of the old and very
highly respected citizens OF Clear Creek
county.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Fred Stroehle brought in two
Ford machines and sold a roadster
to DR. J. A. Morehouse that is a
dandy for mountain climbing.
He has a touring car on hand
that is also a daisy. He will
keep his garage supplied with ma
chimes for sale. The reasonable
price at which these machines
are sold will no doubt lead many
Of or people to secure such
= luxury. With the completion
Of the boulevarde, there will be
an attraction for persons to own a
machine as the trips to Denver
can be made in 4 short time aud
with special pleasure. The same
will apply to trips on the ..leg of
the road west of our city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Mr.. Lewis Perkins was IN the
city on Wednesday. walking down
and back from his home at the
Perkins tunnel. This means ten
mile walk for him and he covers
the ground in good shape not
withstauding he has passed
through II winters. He has re-
sided there for 81 years during
which time ne has been engaged
in mining and trapping. He is
still interested in these avocations
and each winter he brings to mar
ket the peits of the wild ami
mails that prowl around the noun
tains. He knows their habits
thoroughly and when he goes after
a bobcat or wolf, it is Just as
sure to come down as was old
Davy Crocket's coons. He has
eight claims in that section con-
sisting of four claims IN
one group, two in another and
one each in separate parts. he
works them right along and in one
of the shafts he as good show
ing of silver ore that runs in pla-
ces from loo to 1000 ounces per
ton. There is plenty of timber
on the claims. One lode, the
Saratoga, has been cut by the
Perkins tunnel, aboutO1ooo feet
deep and is fifteen feet wide and
grab samples have shown an
average assay of about $500 per
ton.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

As a result of inhaling powder
smoke, John Valentine died from
suffocatiou on Wednesday after
noon. He had been working in
the Lamartine at Freeland for
several months. His remains
will be buried at Central CITY
where he made his home before
coming to this county.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

TIE fine weather that prevailed
for several days proved an at
traction for autombilist Of Denver
TO shape their rides in this di
recticn. With the completion of
the new boulevarde the trip from
Denver to Idaho Springs will be
the most desirable of any trip in
the state.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Mr.. John Barrett departed this
life on Wednesday at his home in
this city. The deceased was
about forty years old and has re-
sided the greater number Of these
.vearssin this CON ynAnity. ne WAS
a member Of the Workmen Or
der. His funeral took place yes
terday afternoon.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Charles Barron is taking a
shipment of ore out of the Rio
Grande mine up Spring Gulch.
II is being onerated bv the j. R.
Campbell, of Roggen. Colo, who
was here a couple of days this
week. The streak ia 7hnrt four
inches wide but is of an excell-
ent grade
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

At the card party of the Red
men last Saturday night Mrs.
Elmer Eriksson and Sam Maxwell
received the first prize while Mrs,
Parmalee and Ben. Reep received
the second. Every one pre-
sent had an enjoyable social eve
ming.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Don't forget the dance that will
he given bv the members of the
Hook and Ladder company, No.
I, on Friday. May 10. Bs,y a
ticket whether you go or stay at
home. Fires are no respecter of
property and no one can tell how
soon his turn will come to face
its ravages.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Senator B. J. O'Connel was ell
eCted as an alternate to the Dem
ocratic Natiinal Convention at the
Democratic State Convention held
in Idaho Springs on Monday. The
National Convention will meet in
Baltimore, Maryland
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

A big strike is reported on the
Bellevue-Hudson mine near EN-
pjre. The streak in The shaft is
sunk IS feet from the rsth level
is from 8 to u inches wide run
ming ore tour ounces in gold and
an average of 600 ounces in silver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

The friends of Mr. David Hill
will regret to learn of the accident
that befel! him this week. While
doing some repair work for W.
S Leebrick at the Waltham mill
be fell and broke two ribs. At
last report he was improving slow
ly.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04
Advert 10 Cd Letter List

Advortis0d Letter List
{ Idaho Springs. Cole. Apr 20, 1919
The following ietters...rsmsinl .un'
called fer In the Idaho Springs. post
of,cs for the Week ending Mag I, 1917.
Becals, Mn. Fasnis
Evsrstts, Mn : A
Highstt, Mr. Haad
Housskssper. E T
Linn, Carl
Jossphson, Mrs. G
Rsdd, AW
rassainsr, Leinhart
walsh, vi
John frsthen, p n
Our work is the best
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

In the suit at Golden between
the Old Town and the Pewabic
aud the leasers of the latter,
Judge Mccall granted the former
company an injunction restraining
the company and leasers from
further mining until the case is
decided: 1t will come up in June
in Gilpin county:
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Charley Brandstetter is engaged
in mining in the Capital Prize mine
at Georgetown. AS soon as the
school is over his family will move
there. Their departure will be
sincerely regretted by this COM
munity.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

During the past six months John
Owen has been busy with his force
of twenty FIVE men developing in
the Specie Payment and now
has a fine BODY of ore from
which he is making good ship
ments each day.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

The Misses Elizabeth and Allis
Elspath Graham have as their guests
their Rran.lfather Mr.. Rich ard Hawker
and their aunt Mrs. 7. C. Schobey. Of
Kankakse, Illinois.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Alderman Sam McGinnis and daugh-
ter, Miss Esther, went to Denver
yesterday afternoon returning today
with Mr.. Ing ais in his seven passen- =
ger Rambler. Mr.. Ingalls, had his ma
chine driven through from Chicago and
went to Denver this morning to run it
up here, ~
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs. K. Y. Peecher
have had for their guests Mr.. and
Mrs. Lamoreaux Of Portland, Ore
gop, who left for their home last
Saturday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

The foundation for the David
Ellis building adjoining the new
onera house has been put in and
the work on the su uoerstructure
will begin in short time.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

L. F Patrick, who is general
manager of the Little Dorlt mine
a bout three miles up Chicago
Creek and who has been spending
the winter at Columbus, Ohio,
financing his property, returned
from the east on Thursday morn
ing and expects to build a mill and
put in a plant of machinery to
operate the mine.
The Little ,Dorit is an extension
of the Matte, Republican and
Silver Glance one of the old stand
by's Of Idaho Springs.
Sunday, May IL, will be Moth
ers day and will be observed by
very many people all over our
country by men, women and
children wearing = white flower
of some kind on the left breast.
1t was originated some years ago,
by Miss Jarvis of Philadelphia in
memory Of the boys who were in
the Civil War and has since been
used by many organizations sud
individ uals in memory Of mcsher !.
Let each one in Idaho Springs OBJ
serve the day by wearing =
white flower.
Chas. F. Dsvian, Sr.
Commander E. D. Baker Post
4: n No. 30. G. A. r.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Mrs. Henry Plummer has re-
turned from trip of three months
in California where she spent the
time very pleasantly.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

DR., F. W. Aeker has changed
his office and residence to the
south side of Colorado St. and east
of the CLUB hotel.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Mr.. Writ Stevens. of the Silver
Horn Mines Company went to
Denver this week on business con-
nected with his COMPANY.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Mr.. c L Lamb returned from
a trip to Colorado Springs and
Denver on Thursday morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

During the month of May Tom
Johnson shipped about 400 tons of
ore from his lease in the Bride vein
He has eight men at work on the
lease.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Lew Roberts returned to his
home in Denver after spending
several days here very pleasantly
with his relatives aud riends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

David Ellis came up yesterday
to look after the new building
and other improvements that are
going on at his Miner Street
prOpertY.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

NJ. George E McClelland was
a business visitor in Denver a part
of this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Albert Straub, Jr. is now oblig
ed to carry his hand ir sling as
the result of breaking a bone
while dumping a cart. His hand
got caught in the lever.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Mr. E. NJ. Moscript went TO Den
yer Friday afternoon returning this
evening.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Mrs. Nello Boyd has moved in .
to the apartment over the store
of the Mines Supply company.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Among the visitors in the city
this week was Mr.. Claude Sachs
of the North American S & NJ Co,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

The Board of Education unanimously
elected Mr.. f. A. Launing as superin
tendent of our schools, for the ensuing
year, at their meeting on Monday night.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Mr.. John Meyer spent few
days in Denver the first part of the
week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Mr.. Fred Nye was a visitor
to this city the middle of the
week and was extending and
receiving the glad hand OF the
large circle of friends whom he
made while residing here for years
as superintendent of the Centurion
mines and later manager for the
North American Smelter aud
Mines company: He is now a
of Denver and engaged
in mining work.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

The ladies of the Calvary
Episcopal Church Guild will
serve the refreshments at the
Hook and Ladder Company
dance on May, 70,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Mr.. A. Z. Straub made a pill
grimage to Denver Wednesday
MOI ming.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Mrs. l.. O. Garrabraut, secretary Of
Education visited in Denver on Tuesday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Mr.. Geo L. Irvine. president of thu
North American S. & NJ. Co was in tht
city this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Mr.. J. j Elliott came up from
Denver on Tuesday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Adelbert Weale AMI wife left FRI
day afternoon for a visit in Chicago
and other Illinois points.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Druggist J. J Sherwin will
move into the Hanchett home as
soon as the repairing that j.
going on is completed.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

Hon. H. l.. Roberts, left for
Denver yesterday with the ex
pectation of remaining over Sun
day.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

photographer L. MacLean
transacted business in Denver on
Friday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04

DR. Allan d Fraser returned
from Denver on Thursday morn
ing
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04


or student of the class of 1912.
The Basket Ball team is pre-
paring minstrel show to be Civ
en- about the second week in Nav
The proceeds will be used to meet
deficit and for benches in the
manual shop.
The Department of Domestic
Science at the Manual Training
Building gave Colonial Tea on
Friday afternoon May g. At pre-
sent writing this Is still IN the flu
ture but we are confident that un
der skilful Management of Miss
Sly 1t will be great success.
The annual exhibit of the work
OF the manual training de-
partment of the domestic Science
department and also of the draw
ing department will be held IN
the room being fitted up at the
Manual Training School. The
furniture for the room is nearing
completion and the rug has been
provided. Everybody is well
come.
The time of the year has come
when many pupils particularly
the boys want to stay out on the
slightest excuse. These yerv
boys ordinarily are the ones who
can least afford to miss any time
from school for in many instances
the work of the last month will
determine whether they are pro-
NOTED or not. We urgently re-
quest the CO operation at the
home in maintaining a regular
and punctual attendance until the
close Of the schools.
The following program will be
given at the High Sch ool Assem-
bly, room Friday May tenth. 1t
promises to be interesting. This
will be the las, program for the
year and we would like to have
good attendance. Following is
the program:
Welcome, Sweet Springtime,
School
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Evelyn Joseph
Recitation (from Dun bar)
Ida Hallberg
Boys Chorus
Scene from Merchant of Venice
Choosing the Casket'
Portia--Edna Slyder
Morocco-Anfried Olson
Arragon-Albert Cullen
Bassanio-Chas. O'Connell
Piano Solo-Mary Deis
Recitation Wherefore he Prays
that Warrant may Issue"
Ralph Olsen.
Continued Story. Seniors
Boys Chorus
Dialogue--Ed Redding, Llewelyn
Morris
Piano Solo Mae Morris
Good Roads Day Lester Nc
Ginnis
New Lamps for Old Clarence
Angove.
The Lincoln Memorial Highway
Emmit Cnlley
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04
School Notes

Miss Anna Johnson is the hon
or student of the class of 1912.
Belding banner., 1912-10-31

Homer Unger and family, including
his mother and sister Hazel, took an
automobile ride To Charlotte, Sunday,
to attend family reunion at the home
oil his grandmother, Mrs. Stall. The
children, grand children and great
grand children were all present except
one. A fine dinner was served and the
day was spent in real social family
visit, everyone vieing with each other
in making the most of il. A most en-
joyable day was spent.
Mrs. NJ. Schroeder and mother, Mrs.
Kirsheman of Ionia were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Barrie and Mrs. Olive
Winslow of Smyrna from Friday till
Tuesday.
Mrs. Fred Nash and Miss Minnie
Nash were at Grand Rapids Tuesday.
The Social Circle meets with Mrs.
Gephart next Wednesday, with Bo-
hemian lunch and payment OF dues.