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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

The cotton manufacturers still cling
to the idea exemplified in that sugges
ton of boosting the market by getting
Chinese to lengthen their shirts. Now
they want women to widen their
skirts
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30
Operate on General Booth.

London, May 25.-Gen. William
Booth. venerable leader of the Saliva
ton Army. underwent serious opera
ton for the removal of cataract in
his left eye here Thursday. The OPP
Grafton was satisfactory.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30
soap Man Leaxes s2.15o. ooo.

New York. May 25.-The estate OF
Alexander e. Kirkman. soap manufac.
turer, who died on February Ia,
amounts to $2,15O,000. according to the
official appraisal All goes to his
widow and children.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

A New York court holds that man
with an income of 100000 year is
not in affiuent circumstances. At the
same time, he is able to buy square
meal occasionally, and hand the waiter
a modest tip.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

The reason why ship is called
-she" appears to be because the ship
IL always alleged to be 1.-The last word
In naval construction" and never turns
out to be.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30
Hens Of country Prolific.

Washington. May 27.-Two hundred
and seven eggs for every person in
the United States were produced last
year by hens of the country. according
to statistical statement prepared by
the department of agriculture.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30
stockIe In BUTTS Position.

Washington, May 25--Maj. George
e. Stockie. Ninth cavalry. has been
detailed to the quartermaster's depart
ment, to Eli the vacancy caused by
the death OF Mai. Archibald w. Butt.
President Tafts military aide
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

An aviator claims that he was
forced to descend by an attack OF sea-
gulls. but If he had been a real dyed
In the wool nature faker he would
have made 1t flying fish.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30
u. s. shIns In Canal Free.

Washington, May 25.-By a vote OF
lat to 126. the house Thursday reaf-
firmed its decision that no toll should
be charged American vessels engaged
in coas.wise trade for passage through
the Panama canal.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

The Englishman who had walking
stick made OF the love letters he had
received during his courtship possibly
would be peeved II the young woman
borrowed It and wore it out over his
shoulders.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30
Russian Diplomat Is Dead.

Monte Carlo, May 24.-Count Omit.
rijevitch Won der Osten-Sacken. Rus.
sian ambassador to Germany and
dean of the diplomatic corps in Ber
lin. died here Wednesday in his eighty.
second year.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

A New York couple waited eight
years before they were Joined in the
holy and everlasting bonds Of wed.
lock Plenty OF time to think about
the fatal step
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

An Ohio farmer is said to have re-
covered from an attack Of blindness
when two of his teeth were extracted,
but 1t probably was the dentists bill
that opened his eyes.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

A Chicago citizen has been arrested
for dancing on the street in costume
consisting of nothing but hat. Chi
cago policemen never did care for
classic dancing.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30
barrow Trial Starts.

Los Angeles. Cal. May 27.-With 13
jurors selected to sit in judgment ON
him, the trial of Clarence barrow for
bribery of Mcnamara Juror Lockwood
was begun In earnest here Friday.
Prosecutor Fredericks open cage.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30
China Rioters kun Judge.

Peking, China. May 24.-Tho Mo
hammedan revolt in sinkiang prov.
ince is spreading rapidly. The magis
trate at T.untaihsien and the subpre.
feet at Changhaijen were murdered
"wednesday M
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30
General Carter for CHICAGO.

Washington, May 24.-fiaj. Gen
William H. Carter. now assistant
chief of stan. will be appointed COM
manderJn-chief Of the central division.
with headquarters at Chicago. accord.
Ing to information obtained here
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30
U. s. Marksmen chamnIons.

Buenos Ayres. May 27.-The United
States marksmen have won the inter.
national shooting competition in this
city, earning the title of champions.
The score was 4.729 points to 4,5ss
for the Argentine team.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30
,postoffice at Cook, Mimi. Robbed.

st. Paul. Mimi, May 25.-The post
Office at Cook. Mimi. 100 miles north
of Duluth. was burglarized tand 1900
in stamps and money taken last
Thursday. The safe was blown open
with nitroglycerin.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

Connecticut youth has played the
piano continuously for IS hours, which
gives the endurance record to his
neighbors.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30
:. o. Am KILLED bv FalI

Frankfort on-the Main, Germany.
May 25.-Frank D. Hill. United States
consul general to this city, was In
stantly killed by falling over the rail-
ing of a staircase in hotel here
Thursday. His skull was fractured.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

And now the peanut crop is threat
ened by parasite. The country may
have to drop politics for while and
turn its attention to the succor OF thia
nec< ssity Of life.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

There are too many idle men in the
world. announces a Boston suffragist.
Here's a challenge to- the average
spinster who has been thinking that
there aren't enough.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

No, Belinda, 1t is not from econom-
ical motives that statesmen strive to
save the party.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

A Chicago judge has ruled that a
man is not competent to help select
his wife's gowns. Hooking them is
mans speciality.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

An inventor has produced an ap-
paratus for broiling 700 steaks in six
minutes. 1t Is, however, useless un-
less one can dynamite bank safe
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

A Chicago woman is seeking divorce
because of her husbands fondness for
onions. Sour pigs feet are, however
worse still.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

A bird III New York robbed a wom-
an " her feather torn from her hat
by the wind. II ever there was case
of retributive justice, this was one.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

A man who was once a railroad
president is now a beggar in New
York. Couldn't he get a. job as q
palace car porter?
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

A doctor says that card playing
stupef1es the mind Evidently the doc
tor never sat in game with two good
poker players
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

Charles Frohman, who Is in a po-
sition to know, would have us believe
that tall chorus girls have run short
of popularity.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

While the unsuitable ship gets
them once in awhile, the revolver that
was not loaded adds steadily to the
mortuary statistics.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

The male mosquito does not bite
anyone, He gives precedence to the
lady
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

Women first" should be the rule In
the street cars as well as on the
liners.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

After ALL icebergs are, not half as
dangerous as automobiles.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

Much poetry will have to be rewrit.
ten # the 24-hour clock is to come into
general use.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

An Indiana farmer is planning to
SOW his oats by aeroplane. Wild oats,
presumably.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

About the middle of August you
may be sorry you, took pity on the first
ny of the season and let It escape
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

It takes more than mere court de.
cision to disturb the steady clicking
OF the faithful gas meter.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

An American woman piloted the
first airship across the English chan.
nel-the first one by a woman.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

The spring robin is shot down south
and frozen to death up north. His
life Is short and full of trouble.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

A New York tailor says motoring
enlarges the chest, but he does not
mean the money chest.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-30

The rattle of the lawn mower npw
makes life merry In the suburbs.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04
Joys Of Litigation.

Another case illustrative Of the old
saying that some men take real de-
light in going to law" Is before
the court of an interior county OF
Pennsylvania. And as so often hap
pens in such ltigations, 1t began In
q quarrel about q COW.
The COW wandered into a field OF
growing wheat and ate her NIL. The
owner Of the field sued the owner OF
the COW for damages which prob
ably would have been fully covered
by a ~erdict Of SO. But the owner
Of the COW, with a reputation as "a
fighter" to maintain, brought q cross
suit, and that started war which
has ragged ever since. 1t began more
than five years ago. and in that time
there have been half dozen diner
ent suits over the affair. including
one for false arrest and one for
slander. The litigants have already
paid upward Of $1,000 and as much
more for counsel fees, and as both
parties are men OF means the con
troversy is scheduled for q long run.
The COW whose stolen lunch started
It all is dead.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04
Insanity Not Inherited.

''Most persons think that insanity
may be directly inherited" says
Homer Folks In the State Charities
Bulletin. This belief Is undoubted-
ly wrong. One may inherit greater
or less tendency toward insanity.
Mental instability may be inherited.
Just as weak constitutions may be
inherited. Those who have reason
to believe that some Of their ances-
tors suffered from mental troubles
need not be unduly alarmed, for this
fact does not make 1t certain that
they will suffer likewise. These ten
denotes toward insanity may lie dor
mant during the whole lives Of the in
dividuals. But such persons should
take the proper precautions to pre-
vent the development Of this tenden-
cy. As a weak constitution may be
built up by healthy habits. SO may
mental instability be made stable by
good mental and physical habits. The
individual whose family has had men
tai trouble may often escape the dis
ease by proper surroundings, health
full and temperate activities, and
proper mental and physical habits.
The most important fact In heredity
is that the vast majority of ancestors
of every individual were normal.
Heredity tends. therefore, rather more
strongly toward health than disease.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04
PROBLEM FOR WOMEN
CAN ONE ASK ANOTHER WHERE
SHE GETS HER CLOTHES?
II 10 Done in France Without Offense,
but Here the Fair Questioner
Might Be Considered Most
lmpertinent.

"Have you the right, when you see
q beautifully dressed woman to ask
her politely where she gets her
clothes?"
The speaker. beautifully dressed her
self, was drinking tea and eating
scones at the Acorn club. Her words
evoked tremendous interest among all
the dainty occupants of the dainty
room, and q former ambassadors
wife said:
THAT question is very important.
It has troubled me. in fact all my life.
[ once put 1t to the test. That was
three years ago. l sidled up to q very
stunning girl who was buying silk
stockings In department store, and
said:
"'Your dress Is SO pretty-do you
mind telling me where you got itr
"She looked me up and down as II
were dirt. I got it in Paris she
snapped, and turned her back on me.
walked away so crestfallen! To this
day my cheeks burn when I think OF
it,"
All the women laughed gently, sym
pathetically, over their tea.
And it wasn't as II you hadn't been
we'll dressed yourself" one said.
NO." said the ambassadors wife. Il
had on q new Paquin."
"Once, In Monte Carlo said q Wild
ow, "a girl asked me at Ciros who
made the coat-suit was wearing, and
her question delighted me. 1t was a
tribute to me and my dressmaker both.
was but too glad to give that pretty
girl all the information she desired"
I'm Paris" said an heiress, the
leading dressmakers send their name
Quins, or girl models, to the races. to
fashionable hotels, and to the promen-
ade in the Bois and the Rue de la
Paix. This is in order that women
may ask these girls where they got
their lovely frocks. Frenchwomen.
you see, don't mind asking one an.
other that"
N"The French are so intelligent"
said q lady novelist.
Then, after pause, the original
speaker said:
I've often wanted to ask strange
women where they got their clothes,
and my husband has often wanted to
ask strange men where they got
theirs. Neither of US has ever dared,
though. Yet we've been asked our.
selves, and, tremendously fiattered,
we've replied politely. My solution OF
the problem Is this: Intelligent per-
sons, like the French, are pleased
when the question is asked them, and
therefore. II you are sure your stran-
gers are intelligent, don't hesitate;
but, II your strangers are uainteiii-
gent-snobs or pseudo-aristocrats-
then, beware, for. no matter how deep
" pleased at the question they may be
at heart, they will snub you horribly,
and you will walk OF as ashamed as
though you had been caught trying to
nick q pocket"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04
Hooked Perfect.

A few nights ago an old family
friend was calling at the apartment Of
Gen George Pennington Borden, U
8. A., retired. The general and his
friends were converting on military
tactics when Mrs. Borden entered
the room and with the brief explana.
ton. after greeting the guest. "Maids
busy" Indicated to the majestic war
rior that he was to fasten those two
buttons at the back Of her blouse
which defy the most agile feminine
contortions. Meekly the veteran
arose. murmuring. How are the
mighty fallen! What rights are left
to men when q brigadier general OF
the United States army must button
a blouse in the back? How can J
pose as a military tactician when
can be driven into q corner by q sim.
pie wave Of feminine hand?"
Despite his wall. the struggle was
soon over, and the gallant soldier was
rewarded with the information: "You
did that very we'll"
THANK you. my DEAR" said the
general mournfully. II am glad to
have my humble talents recognized"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior

L. ;. Land Ottlce at Denver, Colo,
April ~. 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Charles
L. Sauer, whose postoffice address is
Sol Marion street, Denver. Colorado.
did on the 5th day of January, 1912.
file in this office sworn statement and
application No. o16244. to purchase the
E u 5. f, a Sec. 23, and S. w. a $.
w. u Section "a, Township South.
Range IS w, 9Th p. Meridian, and the
timber thereon, under the provisions
of the act of June 3. 1873. and acts
amendatory, known as the Timber and
Stone Law" at such value as might be
fixed by appraisement, and that, pur-
suant to such application. the land and
timber thereon have been, appraised,
the timber estimated 224 NJ board feet
at $500 per NJ and the land 5000:
that said applicant will offer final
proof in support of his applicat ion and
sworn statement on the 22nd day of
July, 1912. before Register or Receiv-
er, at Denver, Colorado.
ANY person is at liberty, to protest
this purchase before entry. or initiate
contest at any time before patent is
sues, by filing a corroborated affida-
Wit in this office, alleging facts which
would defeat the entry.
c. D. FORD,
Register
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04
WIFE'S PLAN DID NOT FAN.
hubby shsiIed Out Promptly When
He Realized Who Wrote the
Letter to Her.

Here IL a little scheme which q wife
tried on a good-but rather tight-hus-
band when she wanted q particular
something for Christmas. which is
commended to wives of q like mind
One night when he was comfortably
seated after dinner smoking his pipe,
she brought out bundle Of papers
and said she had hesitated for . long
time whether or not to read him some
letters she had received. He pricked
up his ears, seemed interested and
she took the rubber band from the
package. telling him he must promise
not to ask who the writer was until
she had finished. and then not to go
cunning for her correspondent. He
promised. with curiosity at boiling
point. and she began to read:
My own darling" she began, Il
think of you all day and dream OF you
by night. Wherever l go you are with
me. and I live for you alone. The
other night when l discovered that
you loved me-" at this point hus-
bands pipe went out and he sat up
very straight.
"What?" he said, rising with . red
face, who the
Now" said his wife, you promised
to wait until the end, to be quiet until
had finished" But" said her hus-
band. She continued to read, your
eyes are my sun. your mouth is the
mouth Of dreams. your lips"
well. I'll be" said her husband,
furiously.
IT dream Of day when you'll be
mine and mine Alone" read on his
wife calmly, "and ! long for the day
when l can call YOU"
"Stop that" shrieked the irate hus-
band. "Who wrote that rot? Just let
ne get my hands on him"
You've got your hands on him now.
dear" said his wife. sweetly. you
wrote these letters when We were en-.
gagged" He sat down and lighted his
pipe.
What did yol say you wanted for
Christmas?" he asked.-St Paul Dis
patch.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04
I SIFTINGS-RUSH
| sOfiCE Or ArrLICATIoN FOR L. $.
fAIENG.
Mining APpiicMl lion No. Ola.A4
" .hiHefal survey NO. 1883.
y. ;. Land OItice. Denver. Colorad

survey No, 1859.
y. ,. Land ONCE, Denver, Colorado
april 20, 1912.
in.e m 1i the act OF Congress. approved
siay ~, ls'2, The buckeye God Min
.ng, Milling and Tunnel Company, oy
\. Z. Hushes, whose postoftice is Gil
mas MADE application tor patent Tor
LOU linear feet on each of East Ohio
% !, East ohio 40. and East Ohio
ing District. Gear Creek County. STAT
of Colorado, and described in the offi-
~iai pat and tied notes on file in this
oIIice as ioilows, viz.
EAST ONO NO. 1~LODE.
. Besinnlhg at Cor; No.: l, whence the
:; sne E; st6 Cor ; sec ssa1: e. r !s zN " Of
l,0s6.s ieet, thence west 1880 feet to
Cor. No. :; thence north $50 feet to
Cor No, 3; thence east $500 feet to
Sof. No. 4, thence south $50 feet to
Cor. No. l, the pace OF beginning.
EAST OHIO NO. LODE.
Beginning at Cor. No. l. whence the
the 9Th p. M. bears S. 44o 4s' 40" W.
st5-2 feet; thence west 1000 feet to Cor
No. 2; thence north 15o feet to Cor. NO
.; thence east 1890 feet to Cor. No. 4 !;
thence south l5o feet to Cor. No. /, the
place of beginning.
EAST OHIO NO. LODE.
Beginning at Cor. NO l, whence the.
The 4 eth S0F + Sf' n bears e. M + s. 4 " " s75s q
feet: thence west 1900 feet to Cor. No.
2; thence north $50 feet to Cor No. 3 !;
thence east l.500 feet to Cor. No. 4 !;
thence south $50 feet to Cor. No. /.
lnt p4a.e OF beginning.
Containing l5.1S2 acres, expressly
exec eptlug and excluding all conflict
with Survey No. lS943 and forming a
5. L. !. of Sec 6, Twp. S. Range
73 w, of the 9Th Principal Meridian.
Adjoining and conflicting claims as
shown by The plat of survey: Survey
No. 1898
Date Of posting on the claim. April
3, 1912.
C. d. FORD,
Register.
First publication May 4, 1912.
Last publication July 8, 1912.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-05-04
Not to Be Done.
This boy is a bad egg. sir"
Then I suppose 1t IL Of no use e
tyy and whip him."
MINING APPLICATION NO. OI6584.-
MINERAL SURVEY NO. 1928.
United States Land Office.

Denver, Colorado, April 8. 1912.
Notice e. is hereby given that In pur
May 10, 1872, The Gold Hammer Mine:
and Tunnel Company. by Ben J. Mar
Colorado, has made application for d
patent for 1900 linear feet on the Mag
gle May, Golden Gate, Dewey and Rob
ert Emmett lodes. bearing gold and sill
width, respectively, situate in Trai
Run and Coral mining district, Clear
scribed in the plat and field notes or
p.a,nnia MAGGIE MA {; Gos MAY Y LODE ,ISsncs the
b Bear. s eo4 4s SEE s. i w. asssf Il t. t. 4 tsens, M
sos 60 F. 15oo IT. taenes Re n i,ao 90 r.
thence then s. 45a ". 2oss It. to the place
of beginning.
GOLDEN GATE LODE.
Beginning at Cor. No; !; whenee the tn
Bears S s c9F see se w. si5s4 s H. Il thenee as W
E. + Z l,eo2so.5 IT.. thence 5: =. - E 1863
fhenes e. esesee g g? W. s4si H. tSenee 1
n. AZ IS w. $50 IT. to the place OF
beginning.
DEWEY LODE.
Beginning at Cor. No; l, whence the
seass s ss s 4 ss E. II sSo IT, s't thence nee aePss E.
15' f. $50 it.. thence s. So 45 w. l,504
IT,, thence N. So Is w. $50 IT. to the
place of beginning.
ROBERT EMMETT LODE.
Beginning at Cor. No. l. whence the
N. u Cor. Sec 4. T. s., K. 70 W.
bears S. 36' 23' W. s.4725 it, thence
N. 32' AS E. 3s4.6 it,. thence n; u.
15' E. 1.115.4 it.. thence s So f. Isl:
it., thence S. IT, 15' w. 1,115.4 IT..
thence S. 32o AS w. 3s4.e #. thence
N. 65o W. 1914 IT. to the place of be-
ginnings
Containing 1892 acres. expressly ex-
cepting and excluding all conflict with
Surveys Nos. 998, 1852. 1850, 1861
1906. 169s2, 1866 and forming por-
tion Of the unsubdivided township s.,
range 10 w. of the sixth principal me-
ridian. Said location being recorded in
volumes 1856 and 1873, pages 1896, 3s7 and
4ss, of the records of Clear Creek
county, Colorado.
Adjoining claimants owners OF the
C. D. FORD.
Register
First publication April 13. 1912.
Last publication June Is. 1912.