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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
A Matter Of Sentiment.

The artist who painted that pic
ture never could have gotten such a
price from you as you paid the deal
er"
of course not replied Mr.. Cum
rox. Il have some professional pride
Of my own. II somebody gets a good
bargain out of me at least want the
business man"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
Not True to Life.

Exe-What ridiculously impossible
things these fashions are.
Mrs. Excl know they used to be,
but today many of them are engraved
from photographs.
Exe-Weli, this one can't be. Here
are two women going in opposite di-
rections, both with new gowns on.
ard neither looking back at the other.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
The Retort Courteous.

'Ha. ha," sneered the lawyer In
court. you doctors are all alike. Your
operations are always successful, but
your patients die"
Sometimes that happens" said the
doctor calmly, but we doctors have
nothing on you lawyers. You win great
victories for your clients. but you get
all the money"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
Clever Boy,

She had shown him the family
photo album, as was her custom,
when he spoke up and said: You
know some people think an album is
old fashioned, but there are features
l greatly admire in this one"
And what are they?" she asked.
Yours
He clinched her on the spot.-Co-
lumbia Jester
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
Why He Ate at Home.

Hello, is that you. dear?' asked Mr..
Rornder over the phone. Il called
you up to tell you that I will not be
ut home to dinner. My friend, John
Brown, is in town"
I'm so glad" replied Mrs Rounder.
Il was afraid you might be home to-
night. My friend. Tom Jones. is in
town Good-by. dear"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
Wyomlng.

The Midwest Oil Company, which
operates in the Salt Creek field OF
Wyoming, earned $1,14S,45S. during
1914, according to the annual report
Of the president, l.. l.. Aitken. Against
this was charged S69S, ,906.35 for ex-
penses and cost of crude oil, leaving
net earnings of $449,5 ,552 go, from which
dividends aggregating 100000 were
paid.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
Such Cases Are Known.

Il can say this much for Cupid"
remarked the sentimental man He
doesn't use dumdum bullets"
Perhaps not" replied the confirmed
cynic. but dumdup bullet brings a
speedy death, while a person who is
struck by one of Cupid's darts is apt
to Iinger on for years.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
Specialization.

"Are you willing to work."
Yes" replied Plodding Pete. But
I've got to know what I'm expected to
do before l start"
There's an ak and woodpile right
in front of you"
Oats fine. I'm a watchman by pro-
fession. Fur a couple of sandwiches
an cup of coffee I'll sit here all aft
ernoon an see dat nobody steals 'em. ,"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
Two U. S. Mining Stations for State.

Denver.-Colorado is to have two
governmental experimental mining
stations to seek for new and more
profitable ways of treating low wgrade
ores, according to the provisions of a
bill passed by Congress and signed by
the President as one OF his last acts
before that body adjourned. The town
of Silverton is after one of those sta
tions. having got into the race early
because OF the fact that some of its
citizens had worked industriously for
the bill for the past five years.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
Sob Stuff.

Society Daddy-My son, it is the
dearest wish of my heart to see you
divorced and settled down before
die
Society Son-But, dad, ! could hard
ly do that on my income, with alimony
as high as 1t is now.-Puck.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
GettinQ AIonQ.

"Lemme see, how old is your daugh-
ter?"
Il always have to stop and think.
Anyway, she must be getting on. Yes
terday heard her contemptuously re-
fer to the youngsters at a nearby pre-
paratory school as a parcel of little
boys"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
Some Hint.

Hello. Blank Where are you go
ing in such hurry?
ITO the post Office to put up kick
about the wretched delivery service"
What's the trouble?"
why, that check YEA promised to
send me ten days ago hasn't reached
me yet"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
Like All the Rest

by George, but this is beautiful
day" said Squidgeley. Makes me
feel like a billionaire.'
IF that's the case" said Bilks, do
you think you could lend me a dol.
lar?"
NO, Bilks,' said Squidgeley; mo
Millionaire ever thinks In any such pix
ing sums as that."-Judge.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
A Possibility.

"Suffragettes Kissed congressman
who opposed them"
Yes. Do you suppose, IL they ever
get the ballot. slaps on the wrist will
be substituted for strong-arm methods
at the polls?"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
Senate Passes Drastic "Nuisance" Bill.

Denyer--Senator Helen Ring Robin
sons nuisance" bill, which closes all
houses of questionable character in
the state, was passed by the Senate
on third reading by vote of &c to 4.
1t now goes to the House. Under its
terms the owner or agent of property
that may be used for immoral pur
poses is liab BILE to prosecution and is
held jointly with the inmates or Of
tenders
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
A Close Observer.

Wife-Ive noticed an odd thing,
John. When you go to light the gas in
the next room you invariably take two
matches.
Hub-Yes, my dear; I long ago dis
covered that if you carry one match It
will go out. while If you carry two it
won't
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
WE ESTERN
MINING NEWS
IN BRIEF
Newspaper Union News Service.
PRICE OF METALS.
l N 8 r ! E :

Bar Silver-49isc
Lead-Per 100 lbs, New York. ss3.S7
Q3.92
Spelter-Per 100 lbs, ST. Louis,
S10.00@1O.50.
Copper-Casting brand. s14.25Q
l4.62
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
His Talents,

What makes you think Dauber will
succeed as a painter?"
HE has the soul of an artist and
the perseverance Of an agent"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
Juvenile Logic.

why Is procrastination said to be
the thief Of time?" asked the peda-
gogue.
"'Cause 1t takes SO long to say it,"
answered the bright youngster at the
pedal extremity Of the class.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
Working Both Ways.

oh, Science tolls both day and night
To put the wicked germs to flight;
Then turns before this task Is done
To build another monster gun
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
Explanatory.

Il wonder why Mrs. Jiggs looks
such leaden color"
She says she has plumbago."
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
An Easv Mark,

'Tis a saying trite and true
That pride goes before a fall
'Tis easy quite to trip a man
Who thinks he knows 1t all
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
Measures Of Value.

Kpicker-Is his word rs good as his
bond?
Bocker-Weli, It is as good as ,
short term note.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13

The man who borrows trouble is
always anxious to pay back in your
own coin.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13

A good camel will travel 100 miles
day for ten days.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13

Life is never monotonous to tn
woman who can afford cook.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13

Guest-Any danger of fire in this
hotel?
Elevator Boy-No, sir; not unless
you pay extra for it, sir
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
Alas! Too True.

Dame Fortune is a flckle jade.
That all men try to win,
But prim Miss Fortune is more staid.
And ropes more of 'em in.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13

1t takes a quick-witted man to know
when to say nothing.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
S.ll.. ...srriO4I5


of the DrakeEaton mutual insurance
bill III. B. 604), which is con p;}nion
bill to the workmen's compensation
till and will enable the latter to be
put into effect without hardship TO
any Colorado employers.
Representative Drake explained the
amended measure as follows:
Under this law any fifteen individ-
uals, partnerships or corporations may
form mutual company to insure their
workmen. The company may not in
sure until it has twenty members, EN-
ploying total of $500 workmen.
IN case several industries are
brought into one company, the pre-
MUM rates of each industry are to be
based upon it's own risk. If the initial
rates prove too high dividends will be
repaid to the members. If they are
too low, assessments will be made.
Under this bill coal companies will
be relieved of the excessive financial
burden usually occasioned by a catas-
trophe. The assessment upon mem.
bers of the coal group for all members
in excess of ninety shall be paid in in
stallmepts as the compensation is re-
paid to the beneficiaries, this covering
a period of eight years.
Reinsurance with any other com
parry is permitted
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
How She Loves Her!

He-Yes; Ermyntrude was born on
April 2.
She-Late-as usual!
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13

Tom-An actor is a good deal like
q persimmon.
Bessie-How do you make that out?
Tom-He is never at his best until
after he has encountered few hard
frosts.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-13
STATffARE#
NEENWy |
ANNUAL COMPE PENS-++0A-AAFE
Shown by Expert o7Klhse tlJm s
Cents to $3.50 per Sod 4 1
( Ssss,

Eaton bills, gives
rail- which Colo
hNle to pay for,
for insurance un-
".
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-07
ADJUSTMENTS THIS WEEK

Bijou----''I0vers' Lane" All week.
Lyric-Vaudevillea and pictures. All
rcek.
Standardization pictures.
experimentation piturts.
Rcx-"Runaway June"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-07

Herbert Quick. editor of Farm and
Fireside, the national farm paper pub
lished at Springfield, Ohio. contrib
utes the following editorial on horse
atrocities in the current issue of that
publication:
THE automobile tends to make
horses scarcr. better. and dearer. A
few moro years In the development
OF the gas engine and electricity. and
the horse will become a pet. None
but the best will be reared, and they
will be bred from the best breeds and
strains. Still there will remain GER
tain sorts OF work in the performances
of which nothing can replace him.
and people tired Of travelling by ma
chine power viii revert to the uncer-
families and charms Of man,s old
friend, tho HORSE.
s.Thore,e Doe&x1 y th4 horeo. ont
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-07
|REPUBLIC LEANS SPROUT
PRESIDENTIAL BOOMS
Hughes Again Mentioned and Senator Weeks of Massachu
sets Is Receptive-T. r Has Not Been
Heard From.

uniting all factions than any other
man now in sight, and that a word
from him would bring support to his
standard from all parts of the coun-
try. 1t Is realized however, that he
cannot encourage any such movement
while he is on the bench; in fact.
there Is reason to believe that any
attempt to use his name in the pre-
convention campaign would be per-
sonally offensive to him.
There is one boom that has gath
cred great Roadway in Washington re-
Gently. 1t Is n boom that has
escaped the attention of the public
almost entirely up to this time. Yet
If the Republican convention were
held today 1t is probable that 1t would
command greater support than that
of any other man.
Weeks Boom.
This boom belong to senator John
w. Weeks, of Massachusetts. His
candidacy has sprung out of the grow
ing demand for n business man in the
White House Mr. Weeks has the
friendship of everybody. The most
surprising feature Of the Weeks boom
is that the progressive wing OF the
Republican party in Congress has re-
sponded with alacrity to the sugges-
ton.
Ii we are To nave man OK Luc
ultra-cOnservatfye type" said one of
most prominent progressive leaders OF
the Senate, himself a candidate, to-
day, II am for Weeks. He has red
blood in him. He il honest, cour-
ageous and fair. He will not prescribe
any element of his party. His per-
sonal popularity in Washington among
the men who have served with him In
legislative work IN the two Houses Is
one of his biggest asset y
On Speaking Trip.
Senator Weeks Ia speaking tonight
I'm Pittsburg and he will start soon
on a trip to the Pacific coast. stop
ping At many places EN- route TO ill
enga gements. This trip will develop
his plans regarding the Presidency.
Former Senator Burton. of Ohio, is
another Republican OF the conserva-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-07

about him has gathered myth. legend.
and story.
He Is In the blood OF humanity,
and will not depart from It,
AT the same time the great age Of
the horse Is passed. 1t Is hard lines.
however. for this MOBILES of animals
to have thu twilight of his history
made darkest night by the slaughter
of almost universal war
He 10 pushed to his very death In
! carrying men to their positions in bat-
ties
He Is hurled against storm Of iron.
He Is ridden into wire entAngle-
ments.
He is left to die in agony on =
hundred stricken fields.
Poor old Dobbin. He has carried
civilization over the world, broken
! the sod for the making Of farms. fed,
clothed and housed mankind--And
now, when he should have been given
the grassy paddock which 10 ths dMS
/ OF the good and faithful equine seF-
want, to Re so vilely treated falls almost
to the level of human Justice
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-07
MERRY MEN OF MISSTRELSY
COMING TO LYRIC THEATER

Garments Merry Monarchs OF Min
streisy Will contribute to the whtri
Of gayety at the Lyric Theater the
hrst half of this week. Manager Chas
W, Hex announces as IA single feature
a complete minstrel organtza ton. The
orga nization has been seen to this
time only n the larger cities Of Amer
lea and Il comes to Richmond her
aided as one of the greatest IN van-
deviile this season
The roster OF the Carmen Minstrels
includes some Of the best known
names in minstrelsy. A complete
minstrel show is given In the short
time allotted to the biackface trou-
hadnurs. 4 new and original frs,
part introduces the end men, singers.
dancers and comedians A score %
-specialties are on the program, Thu
action In fast, an almost incredible
number of features being crowded
into the performance.
On the same hll with the Ministries
Will be seen Helen Lowell and com
pany, three beautiful and shapely girls
and clever comedian They are pre-
senttnE sereamingly funny farcicay
ski called M Dougali's Alley" which
is Drumming with sprightly songs and
danCes. laughter provoking scenes and
situations. Miss T1owell IN u dashins
eonedienne. who has surpassed IN
vaudeville her greatest successes on
the musical and comedy stage.
MCloua and Carp, the Lightning
Music Masters who returned 10
America only a few months ago nrter
playing for A solid year in London.
have something entirely new in the
way III an instrumental music per
faynAance. Both III the men are ac-
comp}ishaa musicians They plav
upon a diversity OF instruments. but
their exhibition ~ skill aud technique
GA the banjo and violin il especially
featured Their work is distinguished
by the lightning like rapidity OF their
rendering
\ feature extraordinary OF the bin
n the celebrated Jean Chailon. the
protean artist, whose performance
is numbered among the sensations III
the season In the metropolitan cities.
lean Chailon has been In America
more than year yet until the pres
@nt tour of the principal cities OF the
South, which OPENS in Richmond, was
inaugurated this famous artist has
never appeared outside Of New York
Chicago, Cleveland. Pittsburg, Denver
and San Francisco, Challon's Rich
mond engagement will mark the great
artists appearance for the first time
of the big time" circuit
Fer the latter half OF the week
another superb array OF attractions
has been secured by Manager Rex
With each OF the vaudeville perform
ers the usual motion picture annex
will be In evidence. including all Of
the most Interesting scenes or The
great European war yet presented In
the Hearst Selig series, and two
spr.ghtly and very amusing comedy
films.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-07
CECIL SPOoNER
~ At THE COLONIAL

A diversity OF attractions Is sched-
uled for the Colonial Theater This
week--straight drama, comedy -dra ma
and light comedy. q
The patrons of the theater can but
be satisfied at the variety Of the offer.
ings, for on Monday and Tuesday
"Mignon," an adaptation from
Gpcthe's Wilhelm Meister." will be
presented. with Miss Beatrice Mich
elena in the leading role, supported
by an excellent company.
This photoplay will be well worth
the time OF any one. IT. will be pre-
sented In I'VE parts.
Richmond's favorite, Cecil Spooner
(Afrs. Charlie Blaney) and her noted
support. will be seen on Wednesday
and Thursday in The Dancer and the
King" made famous by Miss Spooner
several years. and which has been
seen In Richmond q number OF times.
This production IL given just an pre-
scented in Miss srocner's New York
Theater.
Herbert Kelsey and Efte Shannon
will appear in the weekend Offering.
After the BALL. This MAY ID taken
from the world famous song OF That
name. and tells OF the love ana pas
sion. right and wrong, with right the
winner In the end.
The fact that these two eminent
stars are In the cas-. IL sufYicient TO
attract the Colonial patronage ror
Friday and Saturday.
In addition to the high class attrac-
tions enumerated. little Mary Pickfnrd
will be seen In one reel plays. Miss
Pickford Is one of the big favorites
Of the movie fans all over the coun-
try. Wherever she Is shown there 20
the crowds MANAGER Briggs will pre-
sent her IN q number of artssticysktts
suitable to all tastes
The change Of policy It the Colonial
which etyeo threo productions INSTEAD
~ tuh ~ &1k1a ~ 49, ~ o1Vnp
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-07

Washington, March with Con-
gress adjourned until next December
plans are already under way for the
promotion of several Republican Presi-
Dental booms Seven or eight men
are quietly nursing their ambitions
and getting ready to take advantage
Of any political opening
In fact, things already have gone
far enough to Indicate that the next Re-
publican national cont is pretty
certain In the beginning to be ia
vorite son affair. Some OF the most
astute Republican leaders are convinc-
ed. even at this early date. that no
single candidate will enter the Re-
publican convention with a sufficient
number OF delegates to control; that
there WILL in fact, be candidates with
strong backing from all parts of the
country.
There have been rumors recently
that this is exactly the situation that
many of the Republican leaders want
to see brought about. and that steps
are being taken quietly to accom-
plish 1t.
Hughes Again. Mentioned.
In Uhls connection the name of
Justice Charles f. Hughes Is again
being mentioned for the Republican
nomination. 1t is acknowledged that
such a contingency as this is the only
one under which Mr.. Hughes nominal
ton would he possible He could not
allow the use of his name as a candi-
date while serving on the bendh, but
with convention deadlock through
support of favorite sons it would be
possible to present Mr.. Hughes name
as compromise In such way that
he could not refuse to accept the
nomination.
Among Republicans of all shades
of belief /. Is Acknowledged that Mr..
Hughes could do more toward re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-07

tive type who Is figuring prominently
in speculation concerning the Presi-
dency.
The progressive wing OF the party
is fitting between Senator Borah and
Senator, Cummins. The Senator from
Idaho has a countrywide popularity
that asserts itself whenever the Presi
dental talk starts. Senator borah
has been deluged with Invitations 10
ael,ver potitical addresses In various
narts OF the country. and he soon will
he more or less in the public eye by
speeches scheduled to come from him
In the next few weeks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-07
AT THE THEATERS

happily reunited, and all of the simple
folk of the play are happy.
Mr.. Warner viii have an oppor-
tunity once more to display his un-
usual ability in deiineating minister
ial roles. 1T Is a delightful part and
Mr.. Warner Is sure to be Impressive.
To Miss Scott will fall the part of
the simple lass who becomes enam-
ored OF the minister, though betrothed
TO another. while those wonderful
Mounteastie children will again prove
their very real worth. Indeed every
body Will be seen to the best post
bic advantage, while the production
VIII be up to the usual standard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-07
LOVERS LANE" AT
BIJOC THIS WEEK

Delightful In it's simplicity. yet COM
|el'ing through it's truthful delinea-
ION Of character, Lovers Lame"
tri;ten by Clyde Fitch. wi come to
Richmond for the first time this week.
fhen II will be given It's premier by
he Grayce Scott PLAYERS at the Blfou-
here Ia heart interest In every spoken
ne, while the types that Mr.. Fitch
as drawn and which VII. he carefully
Interpreted by Miss Scott and her as
.nc,atss are such as all Of us have
nown at some time or another
Briefly the story tells OF the Ncis-
ttudes, the trials and .rihulations IL a
|o5ly minister who believes In very
ract'oai Christianity and who prac~
ices both the letter. ard spirit OF BIB
|Ssal teachings. Unfortunately he Is
kiii unmarried. and thereby hangs
hs tale, Because OF his practical
illustrations. which lead him 10 care
S1r ali manner 81 peaW.~- from "a a.
lore. with an in child To an orphan
Fho has been turned from ihe county
|rpiaan asylum heea aAe pf her aiiege q
kas weffiness. hr causes thc anger Of
lis congrewat isr vather the anger
b its most influential part, to fall
bout him, especially g,mes n has re-
used consistently tn he Jared hy the
81 any ~ the young
|elles who have been literally thrown
h his head by fond mothers,
Accused Of MANN Grimes.
He IL aceusad ~ all Kinds Of crimes
fom openly making love to the di-
|crcee To refusing to marry q eoupls
because he himself was In love with
No Pros pect4ye bride. Everybody
|Sars these rumors baf him. He goes
flac.diy on his way knowing nothing
h the storm that q rising about him
fhe climax GENES when he is asked
n resign his pulpit. o. course tIsti-
alton comes at last He wins the
hri OF his choice, the people Hsk him
b return to his former hnrch he
|ivorcee ard her former husband are
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-07
with popular favor BY the thousands
Of patrons Of this popular play
house.
SUPERIOR THEATER's
ATTRACTION FOR THE WEEK

Monday the Superior Theate. enters
on its fourth successful week Of run
ming the worlds greatest dramatic
successes made blythe famous VIM.
Fox Company and the Alliance Fea-
ture Film Company. For Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday John Hay
nor's famous novel, In the Shadow
This is q six-part production and is
featuring the great American favor
ties. Uctavia Handworth. VIM. III. Will
liams and Gordon DeMaine for Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday. Daniel
Frohman's Lyceum Thea.er's success,
The Idler.' This photoplay Is the
most pretentious and artistic yet at
tempted by Mr.. Carleton. and to
quote a theatrical term. the produc-
ton Is lavishly mounted, no Expense
being spared to secure the desired ef-
fects and an excellent cast OF players
appear In The Idler." the principal
members being Catharine Countess
Charles Richman, Claire Whitney and
Walter Hitchcock. This picture will
only be shown three days.