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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-04-09
WHAT HAPPENED IN OLYMPIA AND
STATE TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
From The Washington Standard for
April IL, 1890. Vol. XXI. No.

From The Washington Standard for
April II, 1890. Vol. XXI. No.
20.
The present excitement over rail-
road extension which has sent real
estate values about this city SO rap
idly to top figures, is but the result
of gigantic movement which will,
in the next "a months, cover the
whole Northwest with a network of
steel. That Olympia is
the objective point of each of the
transcontinental systems is no sur
prise to those who can form an intel
ligent and unprejudiced opinion of
circumstances and surroundings.
That she will within the next two
years bep laced upon at least two of
the great trunk lines is a prediction
that is almost verified by the move
ments that have already been made.
The great Indian fighter, Major
General George Crook, died at Chi
cago on the 21st inst.
which side will the Union Pacific
adopt?" is the great question of the
day.
Twenty-four thousand dollars rep
resents the sales of one real estate
office yesterday.
Mr.. L. Bethel this week refused
$4,000 for his Eastside property,
half a mile from Main street. This
same tract of 10 acres cost him
$1,000 less than two years ago.
The Methodist congregation of this
city have decided to build q brick
structure to cost $4,000 on the site
of their present church.
The most enthusiastic railroad
meeting ever held by our people as
sembled last evening at the call of
the Board of Trade The PROPOSE
ton of the Union Pacific to construct
it's Portland-Seattle line through
Olympia, providing it be furnished
right-of-way through the city, Is
acres within the city limits for freight
and passenger depots, 1000 feet Of
waterfront and a cash subsidy OF
$4,000. was accepted, the construc-
ton work to begin by June /, 1890,
and to be finished SO that trains can
be operated between Portland and
Tacoma by December 81, 1891. A
similar proposition from the Port
Townsend Southern, asking for
$4,000 subsidy and terminal grounds
on the Westside, was also accepted,
the road guaranteeing a connection
at Portland with some transcontinen-
tai system by January 1, 1891.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-04-09
'There are statesmen greater than Gladstone

sThere are statesmen greater than Gladstone
who never became anything more than lawyers in
a country village" comments the Elma Chronicle
''and minds more comprehensive than Darwin's
that burned out in garnet. There is such thing
as good fortune in the world, and poverty is
stone about the neck that keeps many man from
rising high 1t sounds good, but did you ever
stop to think, brother, that Lincoln came from a
log cabin in other words, that genius, ability,
determination-call it what you will-makes it's
own good fortune?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-04-09

There was an insignificant little item in the
newspapers the other day to the effect that Ohios
Republican governor had called for the resigna-
ton of the tax collectors in all of the lightweight
counties of the state, appointed by his Democratic
predecessor, in order to have Officials in SYM
pathy with the administration" as the press
report stated. And here we've been told right
along that only soulless Democrat would do
thing like that
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-04-09
HAVE WE OIL AT LAST?

Reference to the oil news in another column and
the statements made by J. V. Hoffman, in charge
OF drilling at the Crescent, at the Chamber of
Commerce meeting Tuesday evening, will reveal
that to put it mildly, those who are actively
cerned with the development of the Crescent WELL
those who have put up the money for this latest
work, quite enthusiastic over the prospects of
bringing in commercial well there in the next
week two, are satisfied in their own minds that
they have producer" and freely say so. This
news comes as most encouraging to those who have
steadily chung to the hope that oil would be dis
covered in this county in paying quantities, who
have honestly trusted that later events would
prove that the furry of last fall was not based
a fake or fuke,' and who have confidently
looked forward to the time when this great new
resource would be added to the state and particu-
larly to this community.
Have we oil at last The answer to that ques-
ton will not be finally and definitely known for
few days, until the present work at the Crescent
is completed In view of what happened last fall,
and the temporary disappointment which followed,
one would think that the statements now frankly
and freely and unhesitatngly made by those in
authority would not be made unless there were
some actual, definite basis for them. These men
know what they are doing, what they are talking
about and what they are saying There is only
one thing they can do now and that is to produce.
This is not said in any spirit of cavil nor does
it carry any semblance of threat 1t is merely
a statement of fact. There is no person, group,
interest business that wants to oil developed
in this county more than does this newspaper. We
appreciate, in small way at least, what wonder
full impetus it will give to the state whole and
particularly to this section Of it. We realize that
it will mean the investment Of thousands Of dollars
there are some who would say hundreds of thou
sands-here in this vicinity that it will open up
new resource Of untold value, will bring to us
industrial advancement whose possibilities it is
difficult to imagine without perhaps being classed
too visionary and we hope and trust that every
word that has been said will be proved more than
true, that the Crescent well and the local people
concerned in its development will be indicated,
and the existence of oil in this county in CONNER
cial quantities demonstrated beyond all question.
That must be done now.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-04-09

Willard Lemon of this city, who
has taken quite e prominent part in
the work of the local association,
was elected president of the state Y.
M. c.. A. at the close of its annual
convention at Bremerton Sunday
evening. N. ]. Aiken. principal Of
the local high school, was chosen as
a member of the committee on the
state committees report.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-04-09

The fact that the local Chamber of Commerce
added one hundred and twenty new members in a
four days campaign, doubling its membership,
demonstrates the character of business conditions
in ''the capital capital" "Things might be
worse certainly they aren't as bad as some
would have us think.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19
Death Comes 10
Alfred B. Hedberq


At his home on Colorado street, at
TAO last Wednesday evening, death re-
lieved Alfred B. Hedberg of his con-
nections with this life He was born
in the city of Chicago, Sept. IL, 1879
and came to this country with his par
ents when but year old and resided
for time in Georgetown. Ten years
ago he removed to Idaho Springs and
on Sept. IL. 1906 was married to Miss
Margaret O'Donnel, who. with three
children. survives him. The children
are Robert, 8; Margaret, z; and Alfred
Jr., 5. A sister. Mrs. Rydlund, resides
IN Georgetown.
Alfred Hedberg was one of the men
that it was pleasure to meet, always
of cheerful nature, looking on the
bright side of life and with good word
and cheerful smile for everyone. His
was soul of honor and his integrity
and honor were never doubted.
The funeral will be held Sunday af-
ternoon at 1.30 from the Presbyterian
church, Rev. Mytton officiating. In
termert will be in Alvaraio cemetery
where his mother and two brothers
were also la d to rest
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19
Big Four Property
Will Be Improved

A. j. Crosson returned from Enid,
Oklahoma, this week, where he went
in the interest of mining proposition
which will, no doubt, result in the i'm
provement of the Big Four property on
Soda creek, half mile from the city
limits. Mr.. Cross Il has interested
some Oklahoma capitalists in his ven
ture and will at once proceed to develop
the property.
The Big Four claim is one of the
strongest and best defined mineral
veins in the county, probably the east
ern extension of the famous Quito mine
on Chicago creek, which has produced
thousands of dollars. mostly gold.
A. j. Crosson is Colorado product
and knows the mining bu mess from a
to z. The vein of the Big Four is from
four TO six feet in width wherever it
has been opened, and ore has been
taken out that showed value of $76
per ton. The average is not that high
but it is good proposition worthy OF
any ones consideration.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19
IDAHO SPRINGS COLO, FRIDAY
Cigar Factory Here

Idaho Special cigars of the
&c, l0c and l5c variety will be
manufactured in Idaho Springs
by G. 7. Clymer who comes from
Denver where he has for long
time been employed in the Dry
Climate cigar factory. The shop
will be located at 1914 Miner
street in the rear of Schweigert' S
grocery.
Mr.. Clymer has a wide range of
experience in the selection and
handling of tobacco and will make
only first-class goods His oper,
ating expenses will be SO negligible
that he can put the value in the
cigars he max es and if the smok
ers of dIaho Springs will give his
brands a trial his success is as.
sured.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19
Latest War News

The Germans have taken Pilsner
and are now surrounding Deli
catessen, where the Wurst is ex-
expected.
The Belgian Hares have had a
falling out with the Welsh Rare
bits, and the Swiss Cheese is shot
full of holes. This will make the
Irish Stew and the English Mus
tard hot, and If the Russian Caviar
see the French Pastry it may
start Swiss movement watch.
The Spanish Onions are strong
for mixup and If the Home Pre-
serves are called out and spread ov
er The German Noodles they will
Ketchup with the Navy Beans
thereby causing an uprising Of
the Brussels Sprouts-Mein Gott.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19

organization and if the parents will
cooperate with US, Idaho Springs will
soon know that something has hap
pened"
Miss Wheeler wishes that the boys
and girls under her care may become
the best of citizens and, is heartily in
sympathy with any move to that end.
Mr.. X eiso considers our town q wide
field for improvement, and believes that
this association is move in the right
direction.
Prof. Norris thinks that the boy ques,
tion is uppermost. He says that a boy q
education consists not entirely of what
he learns in school b in the 10 hours
ou tside as well, and that, if it be Bad,
must be overcome in the few school
hours. decreasing to q large degree ~
chance with more fortunate boys. H..
doesn't believe in boys being on the
streets at night. Its our duty" sal !
Mr.. Norris, ITO be with our children
at night and encourage them. We
don't allow horses at large for they
might injure tn emselves in wire fences;
but some of US don't Ply much atten-
tion to the dangers awaiting our boys
and girls. Our curfew law should be
enforced and the marsha II cannot do it
alone. he parents must be back of
of him."
The meeting Wednesday evening was
one of the best ever conducted by Mrs.
Dick and our boys and girls are in line
for more than ordinary consideration,
for the spirit Of the new organization.
seems all that can be desired to accom-
pIish great and lasti. & results for the
country's greatest asset-our boys and
girls.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19
Parent-T Teachers
Association for
Idaho Springs

"It's the very best thing I've
attended in many day." said one
pretty, enthusiastic mother We'd
nesday night as she left the newly
formed Parent Teacher Associa-
ton organized by Mrs. Florence
Dick, state president of the great
national Mothers Congress and
Parent-Teachers Association. "I've
long wanted to see so many things
done for our young folks, but how
to go about it was the great ques-
ton now we have found a way
which is indeed the truth for this
force for improving the condition
of our children in school and out
starts out enthusiastically with
fifty-five eager members.
The meeting opened with a cou.
pie of comic songs by the Boys
Glee Club of the high school who
were heartily cheered despite the
fact that they had had very little
time for preparation. These boys
are Earl Hupp, Percy Finleon
Adolph Waldo, Marvin Owen
Dewey Clark, Tom Clark.
Miss Esther McGinnis favored
the audience with a we'll rendered
piano solo.
With a neat speech of introduce
ton Miss Ruth Dorsey, principal
of the high school, presented Mrs.
Fred Dick whose explanation of
the work being done and the aims
of the Parent-Teachers Associa-
ton of the country was revela-
ton to those unacquainted with
the work.
An interesting work to be taken
up is the fitting of girls 'or the
life work that is most likely to be
theirs-the making OF real home
and the care of children. In Cali
fornia cities, in some of the poorer
districts where the older girls have
always been kept at home to care
for the babies, small houses plain
ly furnished occupy part of the
school grounds and are in care OF
a woman able to teach home-mak-
ing to the girls, and to tell them
how to properly care for the little
brothers and sisters.
The association is working in
cooperation with the government
to prevent the unnecessary deaths
of 100000 infants yearly, who die
from neglect and ignorance.
Forty-two states now have these
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19

Idaho Springs enjoyed the visit
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Himrod and
daughters Eleanor and Grace, who
are on their way from New York
to California. They left Sunday
for the coast but will stop off here
again on their return trip about
Christmas time.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19
Go to Church if You Wish to Be
Healthy In Mind and Body
70 TO CHURCH if you wish to be healthy!
- A healthy mind means healthy body.

10 TO CHURCH if you wish to be heathy
~ healthy mind means a healthy body. No man who
does not GO TO CHURCH have a healthy mind A
clear the greatest tonic for the body No
conscience unless he GOES TO CHURCH Faith
deep religion accomplish than the renowned
physician No is happy in sim True happiness may be
with God unless you go to
the house of God God is the great healer.
LET ANY CHRISTIAN UNHAPPY
CHURCH. HE MAY RICH AND ENJOY
HIMSELF WITHOUT WITH PLEASURES OF THIS
WORLD BUT IN FINAL ANALYSIS KNOWS AND FEELS
THAT SOMETHING LACKING. MEN WHO HAVE NOT
ENTERED CHURCH IN YEARS CAN'T CONCEAL THEIR DE-
GET BACK TO THE FOLD. THEY KNOW
WHEN THEY CHURCH. AND
THERE GREAT SATISFACTION DOING WHAT RIGHT.
Therefore, thousand and why
person should TO CHURCH. the least of these is the
GOING CHURCH makes long and happy
life this earth and life eternal in the hereafter.
Be healthy in mind and bodyl
GO TO CHURCH next Sunday and every Sunday!
Get your neghbor to do likewise!
Help along the splendid GO TO CHURCH movement in this
glorious land Of ours!
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19


to unite the efforts of teachers and
parents i'll an intelligent way, to
bring about a better understand
ing Of school work by parents and
of the home life by teachers.
1t is not enough for you to do
the very best you can for your
little people at home Every good
parent should be parent to the
children of the world, for your
youngsters are bound to play with
the neighbors; good or bad, and
the neighbor children, as well as
your own are to be our future citi-
zens.
Mrs. Fred Shoaf, for many years
the national president, has seven
children, and she is responsible
for continued effort for the CO.
operation of the Cover II m t,
which has for many years interest
ed itself in the welfare of stock,
taking every precaution that dis
ease might not spread there, and
in the last few years bulletins are
issued on the conservation of chill
dren, as we'll. Mr.. Claxton, in
charge of this department, wishes
that every school in the country
might have a Parent Teacher as
sociation, the better to spread this
child welfare work.
Mrs. Dick insists that children
need and will have certain
amount of amusement, and if the
homes are meagre or thoughtless,
the want should be looked after by
some organized effort. But in
keeping with our usual progressive
ideas, Idaho Springs had anticipa-
ted this need to some extent, and
sought the moving picture shows
to present some good wholesome
pictures Immediately after school
The Gem will submit subjects to
the board in charge of the selec-
ton, and unless the names are
misleading, the very best pictures
will be shown at 3:45 for &c each.
Themes will be written upon the
main feature of each show during
the following week and the best
essay in each of the three divisions
will entitle the writer to season
ticket, and debar him from future
competition. This seems splen-
did way to cultivate observation.
At the conclusion of Mrs. Dicks un-
unusually interesting talk, an organiza-
tion was effected with the following
officers: president, Mrs. Harry Robin
son; vice president, Miss ruth Dorsey;
secretary, Miss Clarissa Wheeler; trea-
surer, w. B. Kelso. Mrs. Dory was
made chairman OF the membership COM
mittee, and Mrs. l. G. Stafford, of the
press committee.
Mrs. Dick further admonished that
most troubles at school can be amically
settled If discussed cody, not with the
chip -the-shoulder attitude. The
teacher sees a side of our children de-
MED US, and painful as the truth may
be. it is to the best interest of the little
folks if we face it.
Miss Dorsey said that the greatest
desire OF the teachers is that 1--WE may
have the best we know how for the
children to whom our lives are dedicat-
ed. We wish to make this real live
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19

The question of that Christmas
gift can be best solved at Eaves'
Jewelry store. Pendants, rings,
novelties of the latest vintage are
there, together with artistic
designs in hand painted china.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19

Jack" Jenkins, who has been
enjoying the sights and weather
OF the Pacific coast for the past
five weeks, returned home Tues
day. Jack says he enjoyed every
minute of his trip and he certainly
looks it.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19

Whether you get the direct
benefit or not, money paid for ad-
vertising in the Siftings is not
money wasted. Nossir
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19

Gordon Shaefer has returned from
the beet fields near Longmont, enthus-
lastic over the opportunities in that ag-
ricultural section. He cOntemplates
returning in the spring to enter into =
contract for raising 500 acres Of beets.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19
Subscribers Paying Up

The Siftings-News is adding
new subscribers right along and
the "old reliable stand-bys" are
paying arrears and in advance
In next weeks issue we expect to
print a list of those who have
recently favored us.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19

The kitchen at the Hotel Belle
vue is always open for inspection
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19

The Seniors and Juniors are working
on debates in the English classes.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19

The ia nous Metro pictures ar
shown only at the Gem.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19

New goods arriving-any select.
ion you make we will gladly re-
serve till Christmas.
Eaves, Jeweller.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19

Why cook your own Sunday
dinner when you can get good
turkey dinner at the Hotel Belle
vue?
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19

Try one of our Medicated Oil
treatments for dandruff and fall
ing hair. Single treatment with
hair dress $1.25. A course of six
treatments for $500.
Mrs. Maude Burgess
Beauty Parlor.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19
Safe Thing
To Tie
TO-!

Opinions differ as to
when the first newspaper
advertisement was print
ed. Some say an old
sheet supposed to have
been published in 1891
and now on file in the
British Museum deserves
the honor.
At any rate. news
paper advertising has a
Wonderful history. 1t is
today one Of Americas
most important lines Of
business.
No one knows exact
ly how much is spent
yearly IN newspaper ad-
vertising in the $1,000
papers in America. Per-
haps $500, 900, 900.
Some corporations spend
$l,OOO,0OO each.
| Newspaper advertis-
ing is worth while.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19

We will consider it privilege
to quote prices, make suggestions,
and show the goods, when you
are puzzled as to what that Christ
mas present should be.
Eaves, Jeweller.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19

"A half dozen Sterling silver
Knives and forks would be
nucleus for family plate' that
would. perhaps, be joy to your
descendants 200 years hence
Eaves, Jeweller.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19

The famous Metro pictures ar
shown only at tue Gem.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19
New Plumber in Business

Karl F. Ulrich has embarked in
the plumbing business in Idaho
Springs and has already executed
a number of jobs. He will be
located at 1888 Miner street with
A. I. Bean in the City Garage.
Karl Ulrich is quite we'll known
here and has the necessary expert
ence at the trade to enable him to
do first class work. He will do
plumbing, heating and novelty
work.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-19

Major Anderson of Dunn ont was
in town the first of the week. Mr..
Anderson is now engaged in de-
veloping his mining property on
Mill creek and has opened up a
streak of silver lead ore that shows
a value of from $500 to $500 a
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-14
HORSE SHOW NEXT WEEK,
Good Prospects for Annual Ex.
hibition at Orange, Va.

ORANGE. Va, July 1.-THE eight
zenith annual show of the Orange
Horseman's Association. now only q
week of. promises to equal. II not ex-
eel. the reputation made by past ex-
hibits for variety of classes and excel
lence of hotse flesh shown.
Among the popular exhibitors who
will be seen here are the Blue Ridge
farms. W. w. Osbourn. Sidney Hollo-
way. Ashleigh farm and others. The
list of exhibitors:
DR.. ]. S. Andrews. Orange. Va: Ash
leigh farm. Delaplane. Va: Thomas
Atkinson. 1r.. Gordonsville. Va; Frank
e Baldwin. Fredericksburg, Va; J..
Brice Bayiey, Markham. Va: Blue
Ridge farm. Charlottesville. Va: NJ.
W. Carter. Orange. Va; Edwin Conway,
Rapidan. Va: ". G. Crenshaw. jr..
Orange. Va: Churchman g. Davis.
Charleston. w. Va: Miss Margaret
Devereaux. Woodberry Forest. Va:
Ashton Devereaux. Woodbury. Forest.
Va; Miss Marion du Pont, Montpelier.
Va: q. f. and G. Il. Ficklen, Somerset.
Va; Lester B. Gray. Orange, Va; w. n
Green. Lahore Va: Mrs. Henry T Hol-
laday. tr.. Rapidan. Va: w. F. Jones,
Rapidan. Va: George T. Marshall.
Orange. Va; E. b. Mclean. Washing
ton: Montpelier farm. Montpelier. Va
Osborne & Holloway. Gordonsville, Va.
Mrs. Allen Potts. Gordonsville Va; DR..
A. c. Randolph. Charlottesville Va:
Roger Rhinehart, Charlottesville, Va
A. c. Wambersie. Orange, Va; Ward
sale barn. Charlottesville, Va; W. r.
Wilbur. Warrenton. Va