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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-01

In the last days OF the campaign the
anti-kerr leaders learned with sur
Prise that Senator McMinitry, their
state boss, was coming to Belmon; for
a day. They had not sent for him
and we're at d loss to account for the
visit He had not taken any one into
his confidence. merely saying no was
coming on business. Why he should
journey from Washington to Belmont
for 50 shur, stay they could not I'm.
de-staHd lie gave it out that he vas
making a flying visit to his home. but
he came straight 20 Belmont. Orly
two men besides the senator kneg, his
mission. the emissary who carried the
message to Washington and the man
who sent for him David Kerr wanted
70 see him
II Was only three days before elec.
tiou when Senator McMinitry visited
Belmont He went 10 the Hotel Bel
mon, and took a suite of rooms. but
did not register. After talking to Ua-
vid Kerr over the telephone. he or
dered AL early luncheon for two served
before the table was spread and i'm
uediately began to explain the situa-
tiou All through the meal the TWO
men talked. McMlnitry questIoning
and Kerr explaining.
Practical politics was the business
OF Senator James McMinitry just as
II was Of Mr. David Kerr Jim Nc
Ninitry liked TO pose before the pub
lie and to make aamboyant speeches
Kerr preferred TO sit in his dingy real
estate office and pull the strings that
made the puppets dance. To him
speech making and posing were like
the tiusel on a drum majors uniform
He cared only for power. it was i'm
material 10 him how gaudy glory was
apportioued
1T looks Ike he's got you in bad
Dave said the senator. Il don't see
how I can help you this trip
Kerr slowly set down his glass Of
water and Strengthened up in his
chair. for he knew that the deal was
nov under way. He had played fair
with Jim NcMiuitry and told him Jus
the exact situation.
Lots o. things can happen. jim
I've decided to get his paper. but I
need votes It's too close to election
You aIH.t going to let him play you
for sucker. We've got to clean him.
or hell turn ON YOU just as ne has
ON mr.
Il guess I ought to wait till h
does" was the cautious response.
I've got enough troubles without go
ing ont and lassoiug u young grizzly
bear"
He ajat go, no party" urged Kerr.
aud you know how it happens in
them towns where such a paper gifts
"a start He's got these fools in Be-.
mont believing he's George Washing
ton come To life again"
Pm sorry for you, Dave, but hon.
estly ! don't see where / can help
oul any, 1t would give me too black
an eye. because the boys here hava
sat their hearts on winning this time
Kerr saw that McMinitry was fore
ing his hand and he decided to ap-
proach the situation from another
side
The next legislature II elect your
successor" he suggested
I'm going to be my own success
sor." asserted the senator.
It's going to be a hot fight" con
tiuued Kerr. uumindful of NcMini-
rrys remark The state will wing
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-01

m y suHerlng q n q
pains. For two years
l suffered bearing
down pains and got
all run down. was
under q ner rvou 3
strain and could not
sleep at night l
went to doctors here
in the city but they
did not do me any
good.
"Seeinp lydia E.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-01

Many seeds germinate in a very
short period-the cress in two days.
spinach, turnips and kidney beans in
three days, lettuce in four; melons
and gourds in five; most of the grain
seed in a week, hyssop at the end of
month. But others remain for
very long period without showing
signs of termination
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-01
Beard fo Equalization Sustains Raise
Of s186. 6.55f. .653 in Valuation.

Ueuyeg-Ine State Beard OF Equali-
zatiou Issued the following statement
showing the assessed valuation OF
property in Colorado for the years 1872
and 1913, and amount Of revenue de
giyed for state purposes:
Total assessed valuation OF the state
for the year 1912, s422,4+2,o70,
Tax levy ior this year. .0J4055, bring
ing Il revenue for all state purposes
OF $l7U2,Igo-
Total assessed valuation for the
year OF 1913. including increases as
certified by the State Tax Commis-
sion. 81 2U6. 49S. .1t2-
The tax levy for this year ,0013o,
bringing a revenue Tor the year OF
1913 OF $l,69s.447-5l, making a total
decrease IN state tax OF S4,652.39 over
the year OF 1879.
The following leyies were an
nounced by the board:
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-01
MOST RAPID GROWER KNOWN
Has Been Proved That Turnip Seed
Gains Fifteen Times Its Own
Weight in One Minute.

II has been said that the seed OF the
globe turnip when growing increases
its own weight 10 times within min
ute The seed of this turnip Is ex-
ceedingly minute. being not larger
than the twentieth part of an inch in
diameter, and yet in the course OF a
few r!oaths the seed will be developed
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-01

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound adver-
tised, l tried it. My health improved
wonderfully and 1 am now quite Well
again. No women suffering from fe-
male ills will regret it if she takes this
medicine. Mrs. JAMES G. LECLEAR.
1856 Hunt ST., Detroit, Mich.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-01
Another Case.

Philadelphia, Pa Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is all you
claim it to be. About two or threo
days before my periods would get bad
backaches, then pains in right and left
sides, and my head would ache. called
the doctor and he said had organic in
flammation. went TO him for while but
did not get well so l took Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. After tax
ing two bottles was relieved and finally
my troubles left me. / married and
have two little girls. Ihave had no re-
turn of the old troubles. Mrs. CHAs.
BoELL, 2650 S. Chadwick ST., Phila. Pa.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-01
Pain in Back and Rheumatism

are the daily torment of thousands To eff
tectually cure these troubles you must re-
move the cause Foley Kidney Pills begin
to work for you from the first dose, and ex-
ert SO direct and beneficial an action in the
kidneys and bladder that the pain and tor
ment of kidney trouble soon disappears.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-01
Projectilc's Gain Of Speed.

Experiments with improved instru.
ments for measuring the velocity of
proiectiles have shown that the speed
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-01

Mrs " Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethInr, softens the gums, reduces in damma
tion,al!ays paiucures wind collie ,25c bottle .Ass
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-01

looking like a fool at his own wed
ding!
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-01
Some Couraoe.

is BandboX d brave man.
Well he wears hat with a red
feather in the bow"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-01

Ten smiles for a nickel. Always buy Red
Gross Bag Rlue; have beautiful clear white
clothes. Adv.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-01
DOCTORS DID
NOT HELP her
But Lydia E. Pinkhan's Veg
etable Compound Restored
Mrs. LeClear's Health
Her Own Statement.

Detroit, Mich. % am glad to dis
cover remedy that relieves me from
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-01

Australia raises nearly 100000
acres of wheat a wears
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-01

An increase OF 100000 was made
IN seven of the state funds. The gen
eTal revenue fund tor state purposes
is raised $4,000 The mute and blind
fund next year will receive $S9.132, an
increase of $4,000 over last year. The
University fund receives the biggest
increase with raise of $4,000 The
Agricultural college, School Of Mines,
Insane asylum and Normal school
funds were each increased $4,000.
The Stock Inspection fund. Capitol
huilding and interest on bonds fund,
interest on funding bonds, sinking
fund and interest on insurrection
bonds funds remain the same as last
Nnar
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-01
.STATECAPiTAL
NEWS
1918 STATE LEVY FIXED AT 1.3o

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Connecticut western news., 1913-04-10
When Is Success a Failure 2

When you do not overtop your yoca. tion; when you are not greater as man than as a lawyer, a merchant, a physi clan, or a scientist. ..
 When you are not a cleaner, finer, larger man on account of your life-work.
 When you have lost on your way up to fortune, your self-respect. your courage, your self control or any other quality of manhood.
 When it has made conscience an &C., cuser, and shut the sunlight out of your life.
 When the attainment of your ambition has blighted the aspirations and crushed the hopes of others.
 When your highest brain cells have been crowded out of business by greed.
 When all sympathy has been crushed out of your nature by your selfish devo tion to your vocation.
 When you plead that you never had time to cultivate your friendships, polite ness, or good manners. "
 When you have lived a double life and practiced double-dealing.
 When it brings you no message of cul- ture, education, travel, or of opportuni- ties to help others.
 When there is dishonest or a deceit ful dollar in your possession when your fortune spells the ruin of widows and orphans, or the crushing of the opportunities of others.
 When the hunger for more money, more land. more houses and bonds has grown to be your dominant passion. - Success.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-10
Ford Tries Chicken Thieves.

Justice Ford went to Norfolk. Thurs day. to preside at the trial of Augustus Rivers and Henry Freeman, (oolored) on the charge of stealing chickens from Mrs. Philip Gurus. The officer who ar. rested the men, at their shack on the hill, found three of the Curtis hens, alive in bag, in the closed oven of the cook-stove, the inference being that they had been hastely deposited there as the culprits saw the officer approaching the house.
 The prisoners pleaded not guilty, but were unable to give satisfactory ao count of how the poultry came into then possession. Justice Ford found them guilty and bound them over for trial iu the superior court at Litchfield, in the sum of $500 each. Tn default of bal they went to jail. Attorney R. B. Stoeckle prosecuted.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-10
hustlinR Roscoe.

Roscoe Benjamin, the Winsted auto dealer, says something about the de- mand for Ford machines, in an ad. in this issue of The News. e
 Benjamin has a state wide reputation as hustling agent, and probably there are few agents in the state who have disposed of more automobiles than he. The development of his business in Win sted is one of the remarkable things about the place. Its expansion has been due to the energetic, hustling tactics of it's enterprising proprietor. He IS one of Winsted most progressive citizens and leader of the get together-pull to- gether element.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-10
Rohart R. Mantall.

There is today on the stage no actor with a repertoire more extensive than that possessed by Robert B. Manteu Ct is doubtful, indeed. if there has over been another actor whose repertoire oov- cred range so vast, or who had ready for instant recollection, so many parts at his command, including tragedy, com. edy and drama, other than that of sthe classics and Shakespeare.
 MT Mantell appears at the Mahaiwe Thenter. Great Barrlngton, Friday evan- ing, April IS, in an elaborate puoduntion of "The Merchant of Venice"
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-10
Suffrage News.

Extract from article by Mrs. Edward Porritt, headed, "Women are Afraid to Enroll:"
 1.-The workers for woman suffrage have found over and over again that girls and women do not dare to enroll as members of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage association or even sign the petition for the submission of the amendment If were at liberty to give particulars could tell of several definite cases in which panic stricken telephone messages have come to headquarters inn ploring us to take names off our petition lists of return enrolment slips. It is not that there has been any change of sentiment or opinion but pressure has been brought to bear upon working women by heads of departments to oppose woman suffrage and in fear for their jobs the girls have had to conceal their real sentiments. When the antis claim that by far the greater proportion of the women of Connecticut are in- different to woman suffrage-they can not say opposed to it because they have only enrolled nine thousand women while the suffragists have obtained the signatures of over sixteen thousand they overlook the fact that there is no possible means of ascertaining the opinion of the working women. They also overlook the fact that the antis themselves do all in their power to pre- vent free expression of opinion. Gases of threats and of pressure brought to bear on department stores and other tradespeople have been quoted again and again by women who would like to join the suffrage association but who do not dare to do SO; and we have among our workers quite a number who will not give their signatures for fear of en- dangering their positions.
 "When the women get the ballot they will use it with the same fearlessness as the men, They will know that it is their constitutional right to vote accord ing to their opinions, and they will also know that they are protected by the secrecy of the ballot. Of course I am not overlooking the fact that even with the ballot there can at times be in- timidation on the part of employers; but that is surely all argument in favor of giving the women all the protection possible in the expression of their will. If even the ballot is not always quite enough to prevent the intimidation of the stronger sex, how can petitions be deemed sufficient means of obtaining desired legislation for the weaker sex?"
 Pres. O. E. F. l..
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-10
Jack Roso Coming to Connecticut

0dGN noSo NOTTiin& 10 SOnHeCUCut
 Jack Rose, the New York gambler, whose testimony convicted Lieutenant Becker of the New York police depart ment, of the murder of Rosenthal, a gambler, has told friends in Bridgeport, that he intends to buy farm in West port. He has his eye on place and is conducting negotiations.
 "I want to move to some quiet, country town" he said, "where my children will be brought up under proper influence. want to get them away from the atmosphere of New York. The Tenderloin is great spot to open 8 quart of wine but it's not the place to raise a family"
 Roses troubles with the New York gunmen have evidently inspired his local friends with terror. He invited several to have drink but they all de- olined, fearing that some enemy of Rose might fire at the gambler and accidently hit bystander.
 Rose is very mild person in private life. He is soft spoken, dresses in good taste and is fine talker. A stranger would never suspect he had been i'm plicated In the notorious Becker case.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-10
The Good Old Times

Sez Lemuel Hicks, sez he to me, The times ain't like what they used tc
 be, When feller could go with ten.cent
 piece And glt enough bacon for to grease The pancake griddle all nice and neat And then have good chunk left to eat Then butter was 15 cents pound And we always had enough to go round A feller could go with dollar bill And whole blame grocery order fill. But nowadays fer a five banknote A feller cant git more'n he can tote Right home ia the pocket of his over
 coat.
 Beats all how fur feller could go On dollar back forty years or so. But prices are gettin' so gol dunn high We'll all eat hay like hoss bime by. Them good old days we will see no more When a man with a dollar could buy out store. But there is one thing that we must
 allow, There want so many dollars as there
 are right now,
 Brooklyn Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-10
MORE LIQUOR ARRESTS
Sodom and "the Sands" Yield Large
 Sums in Fines.


 Continuing the series ot illicit liquor arrests chronicled last week. Deputy Sheriff Rhoades, with Official Chauffeur Howard Bierce, put the "black Maria" into commission again on Friday and drove up to Canaan Valley, where, in the vicinity of the Big Fill, he arrested Bartoli Zucca and Constantine Zucca. They were brought to this village and taken before Justice Ford charged each with violation of the liquor on five counts-reputation two actual specified sales. keeping with intent to sell and selling on Sunday. J. Clinton Rora- back prosecuted.
 Bartoli pleaded guilty and was fined $10 on each count and costs. aggregat- ing $60.66, which he paid.
 Constantine refused to pleady guilty, declaring he wonld fight the case. He was put into the lookup to await trial. Later in the night, however, the officials and court agreeing that there was in- sufficient evidence at hand to procure a convection, he was set at liberty, and went home jubilant.
 Monday morning, bright and early. Sheriff Rhoades, Chauffeur Bierce and Maria started out again. for the same territory, and brought in MT. and Mrs. John Bighnaski and Fred Alquesti. The Bighnaskis were put to plea first. on the same five counts. Both pleaded guilty and were fined $20 each on each count, with costs, the aggregate amount ing to $221.32, which they paid. Fred Alquesti pleaded guilty to the five counts and paid up. S110.66.
 Later Tn the same day another pill grimage with black Maria brought Ben ne Consolatti, from Canaan Valley, who went through the same experience pleaded guilty on five counts. was fined $lo0 and costs, aggregating $110.66, and had his case continued to April 21, to enable him to raise the money. John Barbieri gave bonds Tn $1O0 for his ap- pearance.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-10
kent's Public Spirit.

Rev. B. o. Gillette spoke to the newly organized Brotherhood in Kent, Sunday evening. About 35 men, of different creeds, were present at the meeting, which was held the social rooms of the Congregational church.
 Kent has now Business Mems Asso. citation that promises to amount to some thing and shows live interest in the purposes for which it was formed. The men of the town have built about two miles of gravel sidewalk in the village, Rev. Mir. Perry. the Congregational minister, taking an active and strenuous part in the work.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-10
The Railroad wrecking Operations


 There are slgns of reaction among the people of Massachusetts against the political agitators, the Brandeis crowd and other enemies of the New Haven railroad, in their destructive efforts which have been so successful in reduo- ing the value of the stock and have so badly impaired the credit of the Boston 6 Maine. The loss in value of the latter is SIG, ,0O0, 900 and this affects over 1000 small stockholders whose average in- vestment is 5000 par. These 1000 stockholders out of total of 17.30C makes record distribution of any corporation in this country. Sixty per cent. of the stock of the New Haven is held by women, minors and trus tees oi estates. The January census shows a total of 22,7l6 stockholders. A very large proportion of these are dependent on the New Haven dividends for their living. Mir. Mellen is straining every nerve to keep up the dividends. not foI himself but for the sake of those de pendent on the success or the railroad.
 All contemplated construction for the upbuilding of New England must cease until the credit of Boston 6 Maine is rehabilitated. Construction of the pro prosed hotel and scenic railroad on Mt Washington must cease. Boston & Maine needs to spend $l6,000,00O in ,rxLA &>1 1rr nx the demands of shippers million dollars was paid last year in hire of outside equipment, which with S400,000 in. crease in wages leaves nothing for the stockholders this fiscal year. The gross earnings are gaining 5000 day over last year but there is no gain in the net Berkshire Cleaner.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-10
The Art Circle.

Junior members of the Circle gave Violn Holt a pleasant surprise at the club house, Saturday twelve of the juniors being present and presenting Viola with pretty silver thimble as a remembrance and with best of good wishes. Games were played and songs sung by the girls. Toe Cream and cake were served.
 The Art Circle met Tuesday at the usual hour, two aprons were finished, general exercises, sewing, games and music. Pop corn was served by Mary Rhoades. E. o. L., Reporter.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-10
Burlington Bald h eads.

The Berkshire Courier nominates the following Great Harrington as eligible for membership in the Bald Head Club of America
 J. Francis, E. R. Humphrey, Frank H. Wright, A. o. Collins, w. J. Shook, Chas. H. Booth. Homer E. Foote, J. F. Adams, Chas. R. Bell, E. J. Van Lennep, o. 0. Bidwell, Henry Soott,, Harvey F.. Shufelt.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-10
Nesbit's sudden Death.

William Nesbit. about 55 years old, and for many years a well-known Win sted drygoods merchant, died suddenly while sitting in a barber's chair, Thurs day evening. He was stricken while be- ing shaved. He leaves wife and one sister, Mrs. Louis Plant. both of Win. sted.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-10
Miss Herman to Marry ,

The wedding of Miss Maude F. Her man, daughter of Coroner and Mrs. s. A. Herman, and George P. Moore, of Hartford, son of the late Rev. N. s. Moore, will take place at the home of the brides parents at The Pines, above Burrville, in Torrington, Saturday at noon. Rev.. George W. Judson will perform the ceremony.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-10
THE BAND SOCIAL
It was Largely Attended and Immensely
 Enjoyed.

EnJoYeo.
 The social and dance given by the Ca- naan Citizens Band, Friday evening was an occasion of rare enjoyment and was well attended. about 150 persons being present, including many from surround ing towns. The concert given by the band, which began at o'clock. was a particularly enjoyable feature and every selection was generously applauded. The band members made fine appear ance in their new uniform, which they wore on this occasion for the first time, and their music showed fine progress in execution and general effect.
 The dancing began at about 9:30 and the floor was filed practically all the time from that hour until the affair broke up, at 1 o'clock in the morning.
 The hall had been handsomely deco rated for the occasion. and the trim mings attracted much admiring atten- tion. The scene on the floor, when the dancers were in motion presented an at tractive moving picture of color and motion. There were many attractive costumes worn by the ladies, and all in all the affair was a notable social func- tion and a oreditable achievement for the band.
 The Camp Fire Girls served refresh ments in the hall on the first floor, and were very generally patronized.
 The receipts were about $60, and will net a handsome little sum for the bands treasury.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-10
The Ansonia Rannuet-

The speakers at the annual banquet of the Ansonia Business Mems Association, Thursday evening, were Tax Commis- sioner Corbin; Vice-President Buckland, of the N. Y., N. H. 6 H. R. R.; Fred W. Orr, of New Haven; Wilson H. Lee, the publisher and scientific farmer, of Orange, Conn, and John Rodemeyer, of Canaan.