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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-02-17

tired from the sights they had seen
and the hard floor they had tramped.
They sank down into our comfortable
seats, rested their feet on our padded
foor. and just listened. Then when the
lights were lowered and the beautiful
ly colored stereopticon pictures were
thrown on the screen, their eyes were
rested BY the soft colors OF the flow
ers, the waving grain and the hand
some homes shown them. In the mo-
ton pictures they were shown the
methods Of farming, the scenic won
ders OF our lines. and the many cit
les which We reach. Altogether be-
lieve that We reached the people in
this way better than We could in any
other"
Thousands Get Literature.
As the throngs passed from the tho
aters after each lecture they were sent
out through the front of the rooms,
into a wide hallway between the audi
toriums. On one side OF this hallway
was a long counter where literature
descriptive Of the Union-Southern Pa
cifc territory was handed them and
tens Of thousands also registered their
names and addresses. These will be
turned over to the communities in the
railroads territory for their benefit in
order that they may get into direct
touch with persons seeking new
homes.
The cost Of space, hitting up and op-
Grating the two theaters was q heavy
one, and at the end OF the % days Of
the exposition the men behind the OK
hibit discovered that their little for
tune Of $4,000 had been spent.
With the close Of the land show
workmen tore out all the handsome
paintings. and the chairs and other
comfortable fittings, and within . few
hours nothing was left except that
which the railroad men wanted-the
memory, planted deep in the minds Of
tens Of thousands Of persons, of their
part Of the West and it, oppoftunL
ties.
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ing picture architect-a specialist in
the designing and building Of motion
picture houses-and he was told to go
ahead and build two OF the best ones
he ever planned.
The result more than repaid the plan
ners. When the theaters were turned
over to the railroads they were fully
up to expectations. The entrances to
foyer OF the two was from the main
body Of the Coliseum and the two wide
doorways were brilliantly lighted with
electric signs. The foyer ran the full
length Of the Coliseum Annex and was
wide Under foot was a soft carpet,
and on the walls were scenes Of farm
and home life in the west.
Theaters Are Resting Place.
The theaters themselves also were
reached by two broad doorways each.
Inside they were carpeted and fitted
with comfortable wide armed opera
chairs that furnished the grateful rest
ing place to the thousands that had
been looking around" in the big Coli
scum and standing about on the con-
crete doors until their feet ached. The
walls OF the theaters also were COW
cred with paintings OF western scenes.
In addition to the farm scenes were
Views OF several Of the immense 1rri-
cation projects. and number OF the
scenic wonders of the world.
The cages" for the moving picture
operators were flreproof, SO that in
case Of accident NO fame could reach
out into the body OF the house. The
ceilings Of the two halls were beamed
and paneled and the interior decora-
tons were equal to those Of any thea
ter In Chicago. In the front Of each
room was the platform on which the
lecturers stood, and to the left Of this
was tho screen on which the pictures
were thrown. This was one huge sheet
without seam to mark or mar It, and
the reflections cast were as clear as It
was possible to make them.
Five Hundred Lectures Given.
Five hundred and six lectures were
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-02-17
NAMING THE BOY.

Old Jum gardener and general factotum was
accompanied day by bright-looking lad
eight ten years old
rs this your boy?' asked.
"Yessuh. he mine. he las one got, suh--Junior
you ~ufHes Niger rex your manners ter de
white folks!"
Junior" commented. so he is named after
you"
"Nawsuh" the old man replied rather indignant
ly; he amt named fur me! My name Jumbo,
whar my nanny git out'n de Bible. Dis hyar
chile name Junior cuz he bawn In June
Lippincotts
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-02-17
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In George Washington's time Alexandria-or
Bellhaven 1t first known along about
the middle of the eighteenth century-was one of
the most prominent ports in the United States and
seemed to hold out every promise of extensive
development In the future George Washington
himself took hand in booming the port. which
developed extensive foreign trade The docks
were crowded with warehouses filled with corn,
tobacco and other products. while in the harbor
were always to be found many of the largest class
OF cargo ships of that period loading and dis
charging variety of commodities. AS the Amer
lean terminus OF n heavy overseas's trade Alex
andria became we'll known in shipping circles In
England and 1t was thought for a time that the
port the Potomac would overshadow Balu
Then the various influences that
combined to bring about the commercial eclipse
of the little city dear the heart OF the ma
tion's liberator One of the first of these was the
establishment only few miles away OF the capi
tai OF the nation. which speedily overshadowed
Alexandria in various ways Then the
building of railroads, which diverted .much traffic
to other channels, and finally the Civil war
helped to put blight upon the community
which had long been of the strongholds of the
Lees of Virginia
But in this twentieth century neglected
Alexandria gets "on the map as least one day
each year-namey, the 22d OF February. when
with each recurring anniversary of Washington's
birthday there is big celebration in the little
city that is filled with landmarks and objects
identified with the private life and public career
OF the leader of the Revolution. Often the presi-
dent of the United States goes to Alexandria by
boat or trolley to participate in the exercises.
and the governors of Virginia and Maryland are
Invariably invited. On such occasions the town
which Is located in closer proximity to historic
Mount Vernon than is any other community ap
pears almost too small to accommodate the
crowds that invade her public places For. be 1t
known for all that there handsome, we'll
paved business streets that AFFORD route OF
parade for the procession that is an invariable
feature OF this holiday. there other highways
and by ways in the stad. dignihed. conservative
old town that readily convince the visitor that
they have undergone little II any alteration since
the days OF George Washington.
Old Alexandria is going on" three hundred
years of age. for 1t was founded as long ago as
1890 although previously explained. It was
known for some score Of years by another name.
In 1s48 the general assembly Of the colony of Vr-
xtnia formally designated 1t as Alexandria The
town retains to this day the names Of its streets.
chosen in the days Of long ago from the titles OF
ROYALTY and nobility Thus we find as the most
conspicuous thoroughfares King, Prince. Duke
and Royal streets.
Alexandria was the starting place OF General
13raddock's famous expedition against the French
and Indians which, ill-fated though 1t was served
TO bring George Washington. for the first time
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-02-17
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for any such thing as a fire-fghnns
department with paid employees was.
OF course, totally unknown in those
davs. Tradition recounts that not
only was the Father of His Country a
supporter of this oldtime fire-hghing
organization. but that on the occasion
of more than one fire he ran with the
machine" in the good old-fashioned
way. Another organization WHICH
rivals the veteran fire company
in interest is the Masonic lodge
of which Washington was mem
ber, and the lodge rooms OF
which In the city hall at Alexandria
are filled with Washington relics or
priceless value.
Among the buildings in Alexandria
which attract much attention from
visitors is the old colonial mansion at
the corner Of Duke and st. Asaph
streets, where Lafayette and his suite
were uuartered when the distinguish
ed Frenchman visited this country
and where a great ball was given IN
his honor Not far distant is the build
ing occupied as the first free school IN
America-a school established through
the bounty of George Washington.
On Fairfax street, near Duke. is the
First Presbyterian church. built in
1774, and on Cameron street Is the
town house Of Lord Thomas Fairfax,
a splendid example OF the architecture
of the Georgian period and yet In
perfect state of preservation. Persons
who essay to tour Alexandria" by
motor car are destined to many
bump and Jolt, for whereas the prin-
cinal business streets are paved with
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-02-17
Another Duty.

You are my wife's social secre-
tary?" he asks Of the beauteous crea-
ture who Is seated at the small desk
in the study. Yes. sir" she smiles.
Il am supposed to take Mrs. Blirrup's
place in as many social details as pos
sible"
'WelEer-she doesn't seem to be
coming downstairs this morning, and
It has always been her custom to kiss
me good-by when start for the Of
flce."-Judge.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-02-17
Enete 1riton.

Booth Harrington, the American
playwright and novelist, Is a very early
riser. and, when the English play
wright and novelist, Arnold Bennett,
visited him at his charming residence
in Indianapolis. Mr.. Harrington said,
the first evening at dinner:
Il believe In the simple life. l get
up with the sun. Will you take a ten
mile walk with me at six o'clock to-
morrow morning."
Thank you. Mr.. Tarkington." the
Englishman answered, but I don't
walk in my sleep"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-02-17
WHAT WAS, "ETc."7

Writing about recent Junction" the society
editor of the Ellis. Kan. Review Headlight says:
Light refreshments were served consisting
of popcorn cider, etc. served in courses"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-02-17
A MANS WAY.

"I hear the bride and groom are having troubls
already"
Married only q month already. and quarrel
Ing"
so they say"
What is the troubler
Seems her husband wants to quit going to
afternoon receptions and get back to business"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-02-17
WISDOM FROM THE WE'D.

Singleton-Its wonderful what love will enable
a fellow to see in girl that he never saw before.
wedmore-Yes. and it's equally wonderful what
love won't let him see that he'll later on
Boston Evening Transcript
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-02-17
Consolation

C0h60I1SI0h.
Father Ito his daughters suitor)-I
have sad news for you. 1 am ruined!
l have lost everything!
Suitor-Console yourself. dear sir,
with the thought that you are now in
no danger of losing your daughter.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-02-17

ashphalt most of the old residential streets have
the great cobble stones that have with stood the
traffic OF more than century. However. 1t 10
Interesting to note that even this primitive paw
ing has its historic significance, for these SELF
same cobblestones were laid under General Wash
ingtons direction by the Hessian prisoners cap
tured by the continental army.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-02-17
No More In

No More Income Needed.
Uncle Joe, do you believe In votes
for women?"
No, sab, I don't Manda's got all
de money dat's good fer her now"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-02-17

seat of the Father of His Country. Old Alexan-
dria would be well worthy visit merely as a
hne example of old colonial town, rich In the
architecture of the period. but added this is
the historical significance that it George
"ashingtons home town"
Hither he came to attend the balls and other
social festivities that brought out all the landed
gentry OF the old dominion: here he attended
church every Sunday when residing at Mount
Vernon; and to this place he repaired when
business matters connected with his large estate
required legal other adjustment that could
not readily be negotiated the plantation. AL
exandrla was the meeting place Of the Masonic
lodge OF which George Washington so prom
inent member and here located volunteer
fFe company that boasted our first president as
one of its members In short. from every stand
point Alexandria meant more to George Washing
ton than the nearest town crossroads com
munlty is apt do to the present-day American
farmer In this era OF rural free delivery and rail
roads and trolleys and automobiles.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-02-17

ACH year finds tens OF thou
sands of American citizens max
Ing patriotic pligrimages to the
home and tomb of George Wash
ington at Mount Vernon on the
Potomac river Almost without
exception these tourists stop
over" going or coming at the
quaint old town of Alexandria,
Va. located about half way be
tween the city of Washington
and Mount Vernon. Many OF
the visitors declare Alexandria
almost If not quite as interest
ing as the far-famed country
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
About Ready To Make Weather
Observationsi

Friday evening we received the rain
gauge and instrument shelter from
the Z. S. Weather Bureau, and Sat
urday, with the assistance of Dabney
Miller, we erected the outfit just south
OF the PIONEER Office. As soon as we
get the necessary blanks and further
instructions We will begin taking Of
fetal readings of the temperature
each day and official measurements OF
the precipitation at this point. No,
We are no weather prophet, nor are
we going to attempt to tell you what
the weather is going to be like a few
days in advance, but we have written
to the Bureau asking them to supply
us with daily forecast, and il they
give us this service we will be only to
glad to give the forecasts the widest
publicity we can in this community
However, We do expect to be able to
tell you accurately how cold it gets
this winter, and how warm it gets
next summer, and what the rain and
snow fall measure.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
Boquets For The Editor.

Fred c. Kirch, who recently pur-
chased the Wood PIONEER, fits into
the new location just like zee paper
on zee wall" 1t goes without saying
that he will make good in that boom
ing little burg,-Draper Democrat.
Editor Kirch, who short time since
purchased the Mellette County Pro.
NEER, of Wood, dropped into the News
office yesterday for a friendly visit.
This being his first trip to Carter he
was very agreeably surprised to see
so many nice buildings and as fine a
townsite as this place can pride itself
on having. He is newspaper man
of wide experience and has greatly
improved the PIONEER mechanically
and editorially. His paper is full to
overlooking with we'll set ADVERTISE
ments representing every business
firm in town, all of which gives evil
dence of prosperity.-Carter News.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
Our First Visit To Carter.

Thanksgiving day the Editor made
his first visit to the town OF Carter,
just across the line in Trip county
south and east of here. We found
Carter larger town than we expect
ed to see, and a number of substan-
tial and we'll built buildings, and the
best hotel we have seen in South Da-
kota. Mr.. and Mrs. l. T. Stone, who
operate this very popular place, are
certainly good hotel people, and know
how to make their guests feel ut home
Thanksgiving evening they gave a
stag party to the unmarried men of
that vicinity that was a credit to
them and highly appreciated by The
guests. The banquet was an clabo-
rate affair, and the table decorations
were unique and tasteful. Music
was furnished by the Huffman Or
chestra andsthe bachelors who par
ticipated in this affair could not help
but have a kindly feeling toward
their host and hostess. The dance at
the Catholic Hall in the evening was
we'll attended and all present seemed
to be having . good time. The music
furnished by the Huffman Orchestra
was certainly something little bet
ter than the average in this country,
There is a good, live, wide awake
bunch of business men at Carter, who
try to make stranger in their midst
feel at home. The town has mum
Der of empty buildings which leaves
the impression that it was doomed
little too strong BY its promoters.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
Now Buy Auditorium Stock.

A stock subscription paper was
started .his week for the proposed
new Auditorium building. 1t is pro.
posed to organize company under
the laws of the state of South Dakota,
the shares to have a.par value of $40
each, fully paid and worcestershire.
AS soon as one hundred shares have
been pledged work will commence on
the new building, which the town
stands in great need of. Now il every
one will take hold of this proposition
and subscribe for as liberal q block
of this stock as they can, there is no
reason why we should not have this
building completed by the first of
the year. Your money is absolutely
safe, you are not making a donation
in any sense of the word, but are max
ing an investment in legitimate bust
ness enterprise that may yield you a
handsome profit on your. investment,
and at the same time .you.are. doing =
great public good. We will all have
to be liberal with our subscriptions
for stock if we want to make the pro-
position go. If you want little of
this stock and have not yet subscribed
cal, at the PIONEER Office and put
your name down for as many shares
as you feel like you can pay for, or
drop us line and tell us how many
shares you would like to have. II is
estimated that the new building will
cost about 81 500, and we will all have
to do our very best when We subscribe
for stock There is no such word as
fail il we will all make united effort
and make long and a strong pull
altogether for the Auditorium. We
hope to be able to report the stock
all sold by next week and the building
under construction. One half of the
stock subscribed for is payable when
one hundred shares have been sold
and the balance when the building is
completed. Let's have your subscrip-
ton. Don't wait to be asked. 1t is
public enterprise that will benefit us
all and in which We should all be in
terested.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
Bagged Four Coons.

II. Hellickson who lives two anc
one half miles south OF Wood wa,
lucky enough to bag four Coon.
Thanksgiving day, on Butte Creek
One of the Coons weighed twenty -fiv,
pounds. Mr.. Hellickson is one of oul
most progressive and prosperous far
mers. His corn yielded him thirty
five bushels per acre the past season
He has just completed the erection oil
a sod house which is said to'be'a real
beauty, besides being an oddedity in
this country. From a distance i,
looks like a bungalo built out oil
black brick.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
Coyote Valley News.

Frank Hachell is busy putting up
hay this week
One of our neighbor homesteaders
got cold feet and left us.
Bill Armstrong has smile that
won't come of. Guess he's in love.
Mr.. Remick is improving his farm
by putting up new chicken house.
+. S. Richardson is putting the
finishing touches on his house this
week.
Frank Bleka and George Klabau
made trip TO Winner after coal the
first of the week.
Some of the homesteaders are busy
blowing fire guards since the big fire.
Let the good work go on.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
Bitten By A Hog.

AL Bisell who is working for Mr.
krieger south east OF town went to A.
*. Woods ranch north of town
last Sunday evening to get hog,
and while loading the porker in the
wagon it managed to bite Mr.. Bisell
in the right hand making an ugly and
painful wound. After the hog was
loaded it jumped from the wagon
breaking its left hind leg and it had
to be killed.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
Cutting Hay In December.

Yes, it is fact that several of our
homesteaders north of town are busy
as bees cutting prairie hay, and its
migaiy good hay.at that. This no
doubt will sound rather queer to the
folks back in civilization" but they do
not realize what fine country we
really have out here, nor the oppor.
tunities that are LAYING around loose.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
Lost, Strsyed or Stolen.

One 4.year old gray mare, may have
colt. branded with diamond and j in
center, on RICH. shoulder; Two 2,yea'
old geldings, one gray and one black
branded JR on right shoulder; One
2-year old brown marc, branded Jf
ON right shoulder. Last seen OF TIN
above stock was on White Thundel
near the mouth of Cottonwood Creek
will pay liberal reward for their re
turn or information as to their where
abouts. j. K. RAwHousER, MISSIONER
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
Big Party OF Homeseekers In Town.

Tuesday afternoon five automobile
loads of home seekers under the di.
rection of Guenthncr Bros, of Dallas,
were in town short time. The party
was composed OF eighteen good, hon
est sturdy German farmers from Hut.
Crimson county, and they were taking
look at Mellette County with view
to locating. They were looking for
decided land and ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
We did not learn wheather they found
what they were looking for or not,
but we would like to see this party To-
cate near Wood, for they would GER
tainly be credit to any farming com
"Auf wieder sehen."
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-12-06
SHOWING.

It commenced showing Wednesday
evening about z o'clock and as we
20 to press Thursday morning) it is
still showing, and northwest wind
is drifting it considerable. Il looks
like real winter.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-03-16
BIG COURT IN CLAY COUNTY
Damage Suits Galore and Important
Murder Trial at Fort Gaines
Next Week.


Solicitor-General Laing returned
from Georgetown Wednesday, after
a short session of Quitman superior
court. One negro was convicted of
murder and sentenced to life i'm
prisonment, and a number of INSIDE
meanor cases were disposed of.
Clay superior court will convene
at Fort Gaines next Monday, and the
session promises to be one of the
most interesting that has been held
there in some time. Among the most
important civil cases to be tried is
that of Mrs. J. G. Wright against E.
w. Killingsworth for physical inju-
ries inflicted upon her husband, the
late J. c. Wright. The amount sued
for is $4,000.
The other civil cases are j. L..
Hurst VS.. J. R. Simpson for $4,000,
and J. X. Stewart VS.. w. H. Rish
for false Imprisonment to the
amount of $1,000.
On the criminal docket the case
of the state VS.. A. B. Miner for as
sault with intent to murder will be
tried. This is the case in which A.
B. Miner shot and painfully wound
ed Engram a few weeks ago at the
home of J. c. Millirons.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-03-16
is NOW HAPPILY MARRIED
The Shellman Gentleman Who Adj
vertised in The News for Wife
Is On His Honeymoon.

vertised in The News for Wife
Is On His Honeymoon.
Mr.. H. c. Schafer of Shellman,
who recently inserted an adver-
tisement in The News inviting cor
respondence with ladies with a view
to matrimony, was married several
days ago to Miss Maggie Davis of
the northern part of this county.
The ceremony, The News is in
formed, was performed at Albany,
and the happy couple went from
there to Atlanta to enjoy their hon
eymoon.
OF course this paper is glad to
have aided Cupid in this affair, and
it is another evidence that it pays
to use it's columns in letting your
wants be known, not matter what
they are.
The couple have our best wishes
for a long and prosperous life. :