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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-08
Reports on Congestion.

TIE report Il Collector Malone rrla-
tive to congestion OF exports at New
York reads as follows
Replying Department telegram con-
rcrriIg congestion at this port. inveS-
ti-atiou d,scloses unusual congestion.
part 'cularly with respect to grain. the
stock Of this commodity on hand being
triple normal conditions. Explanation
Of this CONGESTION is that export move
ment cannot be- effected due to short
age OF tonnage. Congestion applies TO
warehouse elevators as well as cars and
lighters 40 arked congestion OF
coastWlse trade disccrnahlc."
Collector Ryan nj Baltimore reported
baltimore and ohio railroad has
about 400 cars and Pennsylvania Rail
road about 400 ears general export
freight on hand. which is normal en-
barge is I'm force 10y Pennsylvania Rail
road against receipt grain on all lines
for export. Elevators loaded to fun
apac!ty with stock ON hand to-day
l.26o,U0O bushels and cars on tracks
awaiting unloading grain embargo 10y
Baltimore aud ohio Railroad rai.ed
about one week ago. No congestion
.goastwiSe traffic, no lack Of steamship
facilities for handling general export
merchandise which Is cared for by
regular lines, but lack OF grain carrying
vessels does exist"
The report OF the collector At Norfolk
is In part as follows
There Is mu Il nCestion OF mer-
chandisc here on docks and In ware
houses awaiting shipment, both foreign
and coastwise the coastwise frcia IT
destined ultimately for export said
congestion all resulting from lack Of
available export bottoms There are in
warehouse and under shed at Sorfolk
AZ the present time s5.5G5 bales of cotton
valued ~ Germany at S5.N76l6O
There is great congestion OF lumber
and tobacco bound directly foreign from
Norfolk and general merchandise eX-
ports are coming TO deep water termi-
mails on Hampton Roads I'm larger volume
all the time with the greatest possible
need Of bottoms to carry this freight
followed, S"v,r1, vessels out to-day for
English por.s have given but slight re-
lief to. the congestion OF general mer-
chand'su
'GraiC valued m approximately So
500. 600 is elevated and going foreign as
fast as bottoms take II
There Is a great and serious inter
ruptioT to export coal business I'm TIamp-
ton Roads by reason OF the fact tina
ships are not available to send this coal
out and In many instances because OF
prohh''ive rates. Freight rates ont 90
Hampton Roads on Codi 20 South Amer
lean ports have lately been quoted as
high as 81 a tou on coal valued 81 S2.I0
ton, making shipments absolutely pro-
hbitive and destroying business
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-08
Clearer view Expected.

Developments are expected tomorrow
rhat should clarity the situation IN the
Senate with respect to the ship purchase
hill and make IL clear whether there IS
10 be an extra session. a conference
between the President and Admnisra-
ton leaders in the Senate will probably
determine whether the President Is pre-
rared 20 surrender or whether he wishes
that the bill be pressed upon the senate
wIth the certainty that IL VIII pTONONt
An extra session.
There are twenty-Oue and half work
ing days remaining OF the present
Congress. Time enough remains In the
Judgment Of the leaders on both sid
to pass the necessary supply bills and
other routine matter II other business
does NOT intervene. This would avoid
an extra session.
The Republican leaders are prepared
Z. cooperate with the Democrats TO
expedite legislation II the ship bill Is
sidctracked. Tho President has been
advised rs some of his party leaders
that the fight for the ship bill may ne
kent IN for two weeks longer and stu
AFFORD time enough to pass the annual
appropriation bills.
But the Republicans are in no mood
10 tribe with the situation Thty want
assurances that the ship bill Is 10 be
laid aside in good faith II the extra
session is to be spared. They feel that
the Administration has more 20 lose Ms
forcing an extra session 80 far as n"
political results are concerned than the
Republicans have.
II the President intends to Keep up
the night for the ship bill the Repuh'i-
-a-- ere c-eca-.d 10 resist and TO de-
bate the biz indefinitely Furthermore.
they will object TO rushing important
appropriation bills through the Senat"
half baked at the last minute. IN
doubtedly the question OF an extra ses-
son will hinge upon the President 5
advice 10 his party leaders tomorrow.
1t Is known that the President l.
not taking his apparent defeat in the
ship bin matter philosophiCally. II X
his Rrst great setback from Congress,
as Senator James pointed out In his
speech in the senate few days ago.
Mr. Wilson y reluctant 10 Yield now.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01
LISTEN! LADIES. LIS
TEN!

Did you know you could send
your feathers Parcel Post to re-
liable firm and have them look
like new? Ostrich feathers any
length cleaned and curled 25c.
Dyed and curled, any color, SOC.
Your old feathers and willow
plumes made into stylish pohpons,
neck boas and French plumes at
small cost. Expert work. Send
your feathers and will write YOU
what can be done with them,
Prompt attention. Clark Ostrich
Feather Co. BOB Exchange Bldg.
Dept. 2, 18th and Arapahoe SITS,
Denver, Colo.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

The Social Ethics club met Fri
day of last week with Mrs. Wave
Wright in one of their most profit
able meetings. Roll call was re.
sponded to by thoughts on the
woman question. A very com plete
and int, esting book review on
THE Co-Citrzen" was given by
Mrs. Robinson. Mrs. Roberts
read stirring paper on woman
Equals Man" Salad, waters,
coffee, and ice cream and cake
were served. Those present were
Mesdames George Dory, F. A.
Jones, George Curnow, Lillian
Bowden, w. A. Roberts, H. L.
Robinson, Edwin Malone, S. Stew
art, Henry Heller Mary Ventress,
Hayes, Elizabeth Craig. Ida
Hanning, and the hostess, Mrs.
Wright. The next meeting will
be Friday of next week with Mrs.
George Dory.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

The Silver Plume district, the
Smuggler, Josephine, Seven, Thir-
ty and Scotia have been shipping
continuously all month and expect
to continue doing so during the
winter.
The Mid-Colorado Mines COM
pany, which has taken over the
Linn properties including the
Mineral Chief and other proper
ties on Democrat mountain, under
the able management of Geo. Nc
Fadden, is now in a position to
begin active developments. The
mill has been repaired and put IN
to working order, and within the
next month should be running at
full capacity. This company has
now over forty tons of ore at the
local sampler. from which favor
able returns are expected.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Over 30 per cent of the people
wearing glasses have fitted their
own eyes. The Occulist or Opti-
elan merely placed lenses before
their eyes and asked them to de-
eide which one gave the best Wis
ion.
1t is obvious that an eve with
defective vision is a poor Judge
OF its proper correction.
Our examination eliminates such
guess work.
Office at the Club Hotel Suite 4.
Friday, October Sth. from 10 a.
m. to 4 p. m.
The Denver Optical College.
The Cresco Optical Company.
L. E. Gier. President.
Consultation and examination
without charge.
For special appointment notify
us at our Denver office.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01
DOES YOUR CHURCH
NEED MONEY?

We have a rev plan for raising mon
ey for churches. W mans clubs and
other organizations. No investment is
required. If your church needs money.
or II you are interested in raising money
for any other purpose, write US direct,
or hand this advertisement to the pres
ident of your Ladies' AID Society, or
the chairman of your Guild. or to your
pastor. By merely asking for our
Church plan" full particulars will be
Immediately sent.
Address Fund Department, Good
Housekeeping Magazine, 119 West 41st
St., New York City, Adv.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

A jolly bunch of Eagles came
over from Central City Mondav
and were entertained in a ROYAL
way by the Idaho lodge. After
the regular business of the lodge
had been disposed Of, the doors
were thrown open and the mem
bers and their friends enjoyed a
feast and a general good time.
Come again, brothers.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

NJ +. Madison representing the
Great Matchless Fuel company of
Denver was in Idaho Springs after
orders Tuesday. Mr.. Madison
has been coming to Idaho Springs
for some years and considers itone
of the best towns of the state
not merely as conc ems business
but he says it has a particularly
nice class Of people.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Nederland is now going through
the same experience that all of the
famous mining camps of the state
went through when they first
sprang into public notice. The
population has trebled in the last
few months and new families are
moving in steadily. There are
far too few dwelling houses in the
town. A new hotel is being op-
ened this week. Tungsten is now
being found in various new places
III Boulder county.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Chas. List, Tom Newton and
Chas. Toris, all of Denver, were
in town Sunday and went up to the
Calvin mine in which they are in
terested. They were we'll pleased
with the showing and expect to
some day rank along with the John
D. people,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01
Newsy Notes
from Georgetown

I. J. Cunningham is visiting in
Denver.
DR.. G. D. Hunter of Denver is
spending a few days with his aunt,
Mrs. Frank Graham
Charles Brandstetter has four
teen tons now at the sampler which
run in the neighborhood of 500
to the ton.
The Imperial Mines company
have shipped over twenty tons
during the past week, receiving
better than sos per ton.
Mrs. w. McGintie, accompan-
led her husband to Georgetown
last Sunday where Mr.. McGintie
is attending the District court.
They are the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Butts.
County Superintendent OF schools
Mrs. E. J. Gleason was in town
this week attending to her official
duties and visiting Mrs. Chas.
Bfandstetter.
Mrs. A. Fitzpatrick is spending
the week in Denver.
Former Judge Mccall of Golden
was shaking hands with George
town friends last week.
Richard Bourk of Denver visit
ed with his aunt, Mrs. c. j. Sci
fried over Sunday.
Or. and Mrs. Quick have been
visiting Vim. Hunt for the past
week.
Miss Ida Hughes spent Sunday
with her mother and brother, hav-
ing left her duties Of school teach
ing in Denver for few hours.
Mrs. Townsend of Golden visit
ed her daughter, who is one of the
popular high school teachers here,
over Sunday.
The hand of the silent reaper
was felt in Georgetown Saturday,
with the news of the death of Jas.
and Thos. Ward at Cripple Creek.
Both are former residents of
Georgetown and the sympathy OF
the entire community is extended
to the surviving mem bers of the
family especially Mrs. B. J. O'Con-
nell and her daughter. Mrs. W.
R. Hancock, whom the hand of
death has wounded heavily during
the past nine months.
DR.. Alan D. Fraser was sum-
moned last Sunday to attend DR..
Kaufman of Silver Plume, who
had a narrow escape from injury
when the buggy in which he was
driving down to Georgetown struck
rock in the road. He was so bad
ly injured that it was necessary for
several stitches to be taken, but
aside from that DIR. Kaufman con-
siders himself very fortunate.
Everything taken into consider
alton there is no reason to doabt
that the winter months will fud
the upper end of the county keep
ing up steady, constant shipment
and from the grade of ores now
being produced should maintain
Clear Greek county among the
best mining counties of the state,
which position it has held for
many years.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Among the Idaho contingent at
tending court at Georgetown, were
George Straub, Fred There, Dave
Williams, w. S. Turner, J. B. Ad-
ans and Fred Ennis.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01
CHIROPRACTOR

DR.. J. Scot Henderson of Dem
yer will open an Office a<-223 18th
Ave. next to the possoffice and
will be in office Tuesdays and
Saturdays from 1o:45 a. m. to S
P. m. Consultation free.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Mrs w. T. Ellsworth of Pueblo and
Mrs. Bertha Bennett Officer of D nver
were taken down to the city Monday
morning by S. C. McGinnis in his car.
Mrs. Ellsworth is a niece of D. A,
Barry of the Big Five.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Mrs. Sutherland's class of boys
IN the Presbyterian Sunday school
will picnic in the hills Saturday
afternoon. They are to meet
with Mrs. Sutherland at 1880 and
with their lunches proceed to pic
mic as boys know how
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

This evening the young people
of the Presbyterian Christian En-
deavor will meet to organize to-
the work of the coming season.
Refreshments will be served and
a social time enjoyed,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Mr.. Ellis kaufman, who at one
time was connected with the Gem
mines and Newton mills, is visit
ing with his many old friends in
our city this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Mrs. J }. Bonner and family
have reno we'd to Denver for the
winter where the children will at.
tend school. Mr.. Bonner will re.
main at the LON bard mine of which
he is foreman.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Any man can shave himself
quicker than a barber, though il
may take several days for his face
to heal up.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

VIM. Milton was among the Ida
ho Springs people who we're in at
tendance at the district court this
week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Thos Bigger, of Littleton, Colo j.,
who has been here for the past
week enjoying the baths len for
his home Monday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Mrs. John kohner returned last
week from very pleasant months
visit with relatives and friends in
Iowa,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

One week from Sunday will be
Rally Dav at the PRESBYTERIAN
Sunday school. The Young folks
are anticipating a good time.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Mr., and Mrs. Evans have re-
turned from a delightful all sum-
mer' 5 trip to the coast.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Geo. Oxley is rapidly learning
the ways of ranchman since 10
eating on the farm at Floyd Hill.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

1t is the species of bird whose
note is like a creaking wheelbar-
row that enjoys repeating it often
est,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

5. j. Alexander, formerly of the
Club hotel here, but now residing
in Denver, was in town few days
this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Miss Ruth Roberts of George
town was the guest of Miss Gladys
Oliver the first of the week,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Eric Erickson was doing jury
duty in the District Court this
week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

John Smith, one of the old scouts
Of Dumont, was ia the city this
week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

W. A. Patton, formerly connected
with newspapers Of this county, passed
throughout city today enroute to his
old home in Georgetown. He came
through in IN automobile.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

The incu balcr business ha:
gone through the worst year il
its history but is now looking up
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Bob Oxley came up from his
ranch near Floyd Hill last Satur-
day. Boo looks fine and says that
is the life for him.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

The Scandinavian Ladies Aid
society will meet with Mrs. John
Lynn. Wednesday, October 9th.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Miss Anna Peterson is suffering
with a very sore arm this week.
She received a severe cut which
required several stitches,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01
Presbyterian Services

Sunday morning Rev Mytton, pas.
tor of the Presbyterian church will
preach on the subject: The Transfer
ming Power of Christian Faith"
After the sermon there will be q cele-
bration of the Lords Supper
There will be no evening service
other than the Christian Endeavor
meeting at $50. Sunday school at 10
a. m.
A very cordial invitation is extended
to all strangers and those without other
church connections in the city.
Meetings for the coming week:
Wednesday afternoon, Entire Nous
Club" at the home of Miss Oliver.
Thursday afternoon, Ladies' Aid at
the church. Prayer meeting at 7:3O
and choir practice at $50.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Gar Smith retul ned Monda,
from a months trip seeing thu
sights of the big show.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid
met Thursday afternoon with
about thirty ladies present and
much planning and fancy work
was the order of procedure. for
the bazaar preceding the holi-
days is to be a grand success.
Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Lyons
served excellent cake and coffee
ard a few minutes of pure visiting
was welcome.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01
AT the Opera House

Monday - The unsupported
Isles" 6 reel feature Rialto) Fea-
turing Fanny Marinoff. Mutual
Weekly.
Tuesday-"The Failure a reel
feature).
Wednesday-"In Trust" 9 reel
feature Amer when His Cake
Was Dough. Beau One other
reel.
Thursday-"The Phantom Ex-
ira" q reel feature Bro.) dot
On the Daylire Boat One other
reel.
Friday-"The Prand Blotters"
z reel feature Eclai-.) CHASED
by Moonlight" Kom. Diamond
From the Sky"
Saturday-"His Guiding An
GEL q reel feature Maj out
OF The Sea" (Than One other
reel.
Sunday-"The Vivisectionist'
q reel feature eau. The Canon
Ball. q reel comedy One other
reel.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Jas. Fitzmorris, of Freeland,
was in the city on Monday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

L E. Cassatt and ]. ]. Hoban
drove down to Denver Thurday
to attend to attend to business.
Mr.. Hoban contemplates a trip to
California about the 18th of this
month in the interest of a mining
project ia this section.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Services at Swedish Lutheran
church: Sunday morning at II,
English; Sunday evening at 7:3o.
Swedish. Sunday School at 10 a.
m. All are invited to attend.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Mrs. NJ. A. Bowman, Of Re oxford,
Ills for years county superintendent
OF schools, is visiting her n any friends
In this city. She is stopping at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Hall.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-10-01

Nelson A. Little Will,e) Wy
xoff was in the city this week
and of course was welcomed BY
his hosts OF friends. Mr.. Wy
koff will engage in the lumber
business with his father and bro
Their.
The Washington times., 1915-11-08

sion through Germany, showing supply
station, to the battle line in France.
then to Austria and Galicia.
The scene next shifts to Galicia and
Poland. where the battles OF Tarnow
and Jar8slow are shown. The fall Of
Przcmysl and Lcmburg are depicted in
all their reality. Tho scenes show the
big twenty-four and thirty-two cent?
meter guns pouring salvos OF shrapnel
and high explosive shells into tho Rus
sian lines. One sGcs the complete ope-
action, loaded. and fired.
In speaking OF the success ho attained
In making pictures OF shell bursting
over the encmy's trenches and OF tine
havoc wrought by them. PhotoRraDher
Woiglc states he believes he was more
fortunate than any other war CORE
spondent because he had been in the
wnT zonc earlier In the struggle. and
ON this trip knew exactly what he
might find. He equipped himself with
Dowerful tcleDhoto lens which enabled
him to make pictures OF remarkable
Clearness of objects 5000 feet away. He
was able to stand away from the firing
lines and got all the color, OF real
battle without cndangering his camera.
.ArranRcmcnts have been made with
the German and Austrian governments
that 10 pcr cent OF the proceeds from
the exhibition should be paid into n
fund for blind and crippled soldiers OF
those countries. In fact. II was because
of this arrangement that the photogra-
Dner was permitted to make the pic
tures.
The Washington times., 1915-11-08

so they 20 into apartments and take
their meals out. All this system is
wrong. I do not believe the Assessor Is
corrupt. but you have Commissloner
ards % and the % assistant assessors were
hauled into the Commissioncrs office
and told to go out In four month"; time
and raise assessments by the millions
Questioned BY Works.
Did Mr.. Newman say anything like
that?' asked Senator Works.
He did" replied Colonel Lancaster
and the record will sustain me-"
Congressman Cooper raised the oues-
ton as to whether manv Government
employees were not moving out INTO
the suburbs Just across the D,atr.ct
and he was sorry for II.
"rhev go out there because they sec
they can build suburbs as they wish. DO
thsSc ssksd sSS also seessse theS wan.
vote" replied Colonel Lancaster. Col.
onel Lancaster then. said the present
arrangements. made the assessor a III
He said Washington ought TO have
a court Of tax appeal. ana that ne pc, ,cc
lieved before such a court 20 out OF lo0
protests would be sustained.
He then outlined what he believed to
be Congressman Johnson's fiscal plan
for the District. saying. "Mr; Johnson
is endeavoring to have the tail wag the
dog. Instead OF making this a Ns- :
tional Capital he would have the ciu-
zens here faxed 70 the limit. and then
have the Government come In TO aid
them when they could do no more. !
tell YOU such system would breed a
political and financial hell here In the
District
''yNhy that's the very plan YOU advo-
cate. Isn't it?" interrupted A. s. Worth
ington.
Colonel Lancas ster paid no attention to
the question and continued his criticism
OF Mr. Johnsons remarks about the
District
Congressman Cooper took Issue 18th
Colonel Lancaster's definition Of home
rule" The colonel had lust concluded II
peroration In which he compared the
District with Ireland In it's lack oi
home rule.
But YOU have not been advocating
home rule" said Congressman Cooper