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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20
Colorado.

The different lessees on the New
Monarch, South Evans, are shipping
a goodly tonnage of medium-grade ore
monthly.
Phenomenal prices for spelter-the
market form of zinc-is having a slim
ulating effect upon ore production in
the Leadville gold belt.
Flotation is now installed at the
Colorado School OF Mines, in a large
mill at the Atlas group near Ouray,
and in the Gold King mill near Sill
verton.
On the western slope of Fryer hill
several properties have found carbo-
nate of zinc, and work has been re-
sumed on the o. X, located on Pow
erty flats.
At Leadville a revival of interest in
the Tennessee Pass section has been
noticed lately with the resumption OF
work on the Jennie June claim, which
lies next to the Golden Gate.
At the election held in Cripple
Creek the James F. Burns ticket was
elected and will hereafter control the
Gold Sovereign Mining and Tunnel
Company, located near the Cresson.
The Golden Cycle mill, since it was
placed on a straight cyanide basis
early in 1918, has been clearing 81 per
ton on the ore handled, which means
$4,000 to 500, 900 per month, or 10 per
cent on s720o,o00.
The Vindicator company, now that
it holds the Golden Cycle, Vindicator
and Christmas groups - practically
doubling it's territory and assets-is
liable to increase it's capital stock,
Which stands at 100000 shares of
par value of 81 each.
Lessees on the Hope shaft, at the
head of East Sixth street, in Leadville,
recently opened fair body Of argen-
&iferous iron and with some work il
\ Mas developed into a good-sized ore
tshoot, from which they are shipping
about 100 tons week.
The old Hayden shaft Of the May
Queen property, Fryer hill, opened
large body of carbonate of zinc about
800 feet from the surface. Tie vein,
which is better than eight feet wide,
has been opened for over 100 feet,
with development work in progress.
In Gilpin county the Hampton and
Clay County mines have been acquired
by a syndicate and the mines are to
be operated on a large scale. A vein
Of smelling ore two feet wide is being
stripped at present. 1t runs uniformly
from $3.50 ito 5000 per ton, mainly In
gold.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20
Fall Of Rock Caused Wreck.

Denver.-Claude w. Fairchild, in
spector for the State Public Utilities
Commission, reported that the wreck
on the Denver & Rio Grande railroad
near Glenwood Springs, March 2, in
which two persons We're killed, was
due to fall of rock which damaged
the track The rails, ties and track
bed of the company in that locality
were in excellent condition, he said.
The rock fell from the mountain side
distauce of 600 feet, knocking out
= rail
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20
Says Change Would Upset Schedule

Denver.-A change of passenger
fares by the state public utilities com
mission would necessitate u readjust-
ment of the fares charged by the CO.
orado & Southern railroad, according
to the testimony OF Carl LaboyteauN,
chief rate clerk of the company, be.
fore the utilities commission in the
investigation the body is making oil
the fares in Colorado. He says the
system of rates was the result of the
work of years, and any change, eX-
cept for small locality, would cause
an entire readjustment.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20
Do NOT HESITATE
To Use Cuticura on Skin-Tortured
Babies. Trial Free.

A hot bath with Cuticura Soap and
gentle application of Cuticura Oint-
ment at once relieve, permit rest and
sleer and point to speedy healment
of Z Lemas, rashes, itchings and irri-
tations of infants and children even
In severe cases.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY,
Boston. Sold verywhere.-Adv.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20
.STATECAPITAL
NEWS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
STATE CAPITOL MANAGERS.
Bill to Abolish Board and Establish
Association Defeated 1e to a.

Association Defeated 1e to a.
Denver.-Abolition of the State
Board of Capitol Managers was before
the State Senate and Senator Will
lam c. Robinson declared that the
body has violated both the spirit and
letter OF the law creating it. His
measure to wipe the board out of eX.
istence was before the Senate on sec
ond reading, and he declared it's pas
sage a matter of justice to the people
forcefu address in support of the
bill was made by the senator.
The bill declares the state capitol
building to have been completed. fin
ished, furnished and accepted by the
state and the Board of Capitol Man
ayers to be dissolved 1t creates the
Capitol Association for the purpose
of maintaining and mana ,ing the cap
itol, the State Museum building and
the grounds used in connection with
the buildings. The association is to
be composed of the governor secre-
tary of state, auditor, treasurer and
attorney general, who are to serve
without compensation in addition to
their official salaries, The capitol
building fund is to be under the con
troll and at the disposition of the Cap,
itol Association.
The bin was defeated by a vote OF
10 to IA.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20
Wilson's Chance to Make a Hit.

Ex-Governor John w. Griggs OF
New Jersey, who was Mcknley's at
torney-general. told the silk manu-.
facturers of the country that President
Wilson should call special national
election after March 4 instead of a
special session of congress. The coun-
try would welcome the former, while
it deplores the latter.
Is it surprising that the silk men
applauded Governor Griggs' very wise
suggestion New York Mail
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20
New Mexico.

line iImed that the ore from the
Routh of San Jon has returned
80 per ton.
81 The new reduction mill at Calumet
In the Black Range, built at cost
Fof SlJ0,00o burned down, with no in
Esurance, after a run of two days.
n President Fayette A. Jones of the
State School of Mines at Socorro de-
clares the mineral industry of New
: Mexico reached s19,000,000 for 1914,
and will reach nearly 100000 for
1915.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20
INGREDIENTS.

Il don't think your speech was as
full of ginger as some of your former
efforts"
Maybe it wasn't" replied Senator
Sorghum THE way a man has to
stick to topic in these filibustering
days makes him inclined to dispense
with ginger and look for glue
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20
No BURNING Decks for T. r,

Perhaps some of the Progressive
leaders still think their party has a
future, but Colonel Roosevelt is not
one of them. He knows the .jig's up.
and is governing himself accordingly.
Kansas City Journal.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20
APPROVAL.

You approve of your wifes public
speaking"
Yes, replied Mr.. Meekton. I'D
rather she told her views about eco
nomics and sociology to the throns
than have her handing them out to
me as little bedtime stories
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20
Amend Initiative and Referendum.

Denver-Democrats and Republi-
cans in the lower house of the State
Legislature joined hands. amended
and put through on second reading,
the bill amending the initiative and
referendum act SO as to make il more
difficult and less workable, according
to Representatives Noonan and Daley.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20
State Land Sold at Top Prices.

Denver-One of the biggest land
sales ever conducted by the State
Land Board was held at the capitol.
An average price of nearly SO an acre
was received for the 1881 acres nj
state land sold, the total receipts
amounting to $SS,055.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20
Won't Make Much Difference

Clifford Pinchot says he thinks he
will stay in politics. AS Clifford only
thought he was in politics before ii
won't make much difference one way
or the ~other.-Philadelph Inquirer.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20
WE STE ERN
MINING NEWS
Metal Values Trend Upward
IN 3 r ! E 3

ST Louis.-Lead, $3.s71a. Spelter.
S9.00M10.50.
London.-Bar silver, "a SLED per
ounce.
New York.-Bar silver, 51kc. Lead,
$500; London, G21. Spelter, London.
- los. Copper, electrolytic, s1475
- '~o; casting, $14.25d14621a.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20

Cough. and Colds cannot hold out against
Deans Mentholated Cough Drops. 4 single
dose gives relief-5c at all Druggists
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20

The American mans tobacc. ',!li
last year was $1,200,00G,0 900.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20
Die e's Find.

DIoqs FIND.
Diogenes was searching the streets OF
Athens for the honest man, when sud
denly the spirit of Ananias sidled up
to him and whispered:
"Diogenes, | am liar!'
Whereupon Dogenes scratched his
bald pate for time in perpleXity, but
finally. closing his lantern, had to in
vite the shade home to dinncr.-Co-
lumbia lester.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20
Unbecomina.

OnbecomTh9.
How do you like my new hat
DEAR"
off boston Evening Transcript
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-24

Inferentially 1t might be thought that having failed through his appeals to the court Franks counsel is now abandoning the fight for justice and seeking mercy, but as a matter of fact, being thoroughly acquainted with the situation faced, his attorneys are at tempting the easier thing in asking for a change to the alternative sen tence of life imprisonment. In this case if his vindication is ever going to amount to anything, providing 1t Is obtained. his life must be saved. It would do Frank little good to have his innocence fully established after he had paid the penalty for something which he did not do, and in whose conviction mob rule appears to have played such an important part. Yet no good reason appears at this dis tance for abandoning the effort for a pardon which might have been fol- lowed if unsuccessful by the plea for communication. Efforts for justice might well have been exhausted first.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-24
Snakes Fanqs on Plants.

Plants that secrete poison when touched and inf1ict a wound almost as dangerous as rattlesnake bite are one of the features of some tropical jungles. The most common of these poison plants is the Jatropha urens, known in Panama and other parts of Central America as the 'fortiga brava" (tfe cruel nettle). This plant is easily recognized and is instinctively shun- ned by the native animals.
 Trunks, leaves, flowers and fruit of the plant are covered with stinging hairs, which are in effect long tubes that are very brittle and break at the slightest touch. The poison is pro- duced by a cell which, during growth, swells up, forming a goblet-shaped bulb set into the surrounding tissue. When the hair is touched it breaks in an oblique direction, forming a canula which enters the skin, and the poison is discharged directly into the wound, the action being much like that of the poison fang of a snake. The sting of this plant is painful in the extreme, but seldom fatal. Many other trop- ical plants have such deadly stingfng hairs that the poison is sufficient to kill man, even in small doses.-Pop- ular Mechanics.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-24

have remained a foreign. despised, and neglected element on the fringe and within the administration of the Mag var kingdom.
 The bulk of this folk, pushed against the northern mountains, lies behind a line drawn from Pressburg eastward though Zemplfn to the Galician bor- der. Practically all of this region is composed of wooded mountains and
 broken hills, and is of such nature
 that unremitting labor within it's confines brings in competence, but never the reward of wealth. Thus, the Slovaks have had little material aid with which to carry on their strug- gle with the Magyars. Their resist ance has been made in poverty; has been largely passive, but, nevertheless, has had a stolid, immobile quality which has defied misfortune.
 The SlovakS occupied the territory where they are found today between the 9th and 7th centuries. They were one of the most helpless of all the forward waves of Slav migration. In language, they were most nearly re-
 lated to the Czechs of all the Slavs
 Czechish was, for a long time, used as the literary language of the Slovaks
 Tempermentally, however, the Czech and the Slovak contrast sharply; fol the Czech is fiery, eXcitable, and
 quick, where the Slovak is docile, sto-
 lid and slow.
 The Slovaks are a peasant people
 Their aristocracy long ago submitted to the power, the wealth and the high
 CT culture of the Magyar, and became
 thoroughly Magyarized. The peasants indifferent in their want, continued 1T a close corporation of Slavism in theil mountain villages. Despite the devel- opment in recent generations of a de- termination on the part of the ruling Magyars to force the SlovakS to merge into the Magyar race at any cost these peasants have retained theil Slavonic tongue, Slavonic names, and even, have gained a keener sense ot racial integrity.
 The Magyars have forbidden the use of Slovak in the schools. They have denied these people the right of organ ization, a native press and a native pulpit-but in vain. For, at the be-
 ginning of the 18th century, enthuset by like movement among Austria's subject Czechs, the Slovak leaders wrought a literary language out o1 the tumble of their native dialects and began the work of more than 10t years of widening and intensifying 1T their racial patriotism. This work has accomplished wonders in the face o1 an unrelenting opposition. S1oval numbers are too few to encourage dreams of independence. and, SO, 0. all the Slavonic peoples without the fold of Russia, the Slovaks are per haps the most whole heartedly in favor of the San-Slavism program.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-24

to swap stories the whopper will ap-
 pear. The biggest story never gets
 away if the biggest fish does. I mo-
 tice none of the anglers ever attempt
 to excel the story about Jonah and the
 whale. We do not know whether St.
 Peter endorsed that story or not; but
 we shall assume he did; and as he was
 fisherman with a fisherman's fail
 ings, and holds the key of the golden
 the fishermen when they come his way. This Is said to be the only hope of heaven the anglers entertain. It is a good thing to store the mind
 with treasures for they may be drawn upon when material resources seem to
 have failed. It is as necessary to ac-
 cumulate knowledge as to hoard money if you would feel secure. Divine pre- cepts exceed in value anything. money
 can buy; and they afford consolation
 and keep the light of hope ablaze long after material dependencies have lost
 their power. Money squares our bank account; but Divine precepts square our lives if we give heed to them. The only well-balanced life is the one which keeps the mind richer in de- postts than the pocket. When man comes out Of business with a large accumulation of self1shness and money he finds himself unbalanced. He loses his mind because he has neglected it. and then weeps because he thinks he lions for his heirs. Material wealth is always more or less of a snare to our- selves and a temptation to others while spiritual riches give force to prayers, beauty to the imagination and fxity to hope.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-24
THE REPLY TO GERMANY.

The reply of the United States to she Bernstorf communication, a large part of the credit for which must be attributed to the president, if reports are true. though it bears the signature of Secretary Bryan. takes into con- sideration the whole delicate situation existing between this country and those at war, and in this connection Germany particularly. There is a calm and cool demeanor manifested quite In contrast to such a flying off the handle as might be possible in view sf the character of the note from the German ambassador and the indiscreet effect to appeal to the people of this rotfntry over the head of the admin lsfration. The course adopted is clear
 ly intended to rebuke the framer of the German note whether it be the German ambassador or the German
 government, but 1t is done in a dip-
 oIl1atie manner, firm but courteous.
 It is clearly set forth that this coun-
 iry is and has been holding to its fixed position on neutrality. It has not
 Ehanged therefrom and 1t does not in-
 tend to for such in itself would be a
 Violation Of neutrality. Though the
 hote goes over the ground again rel itfve to this governments maintenance # f1eutrality for the purpose of clear hE up any misunderstanding, 1t does tek overlook the fact that the am- bassador is Tailoring under certain Atse irnpressions'' which ought not to lxist, but existing should be cleared Flway.
 ! IL is perfectly plain that this coun- hFy has determined to treat all beln- l gerents alike and that 1t is going to I naahtain fits stand. That one belli- EteFent has been able to obtain an ad- !Iaftage over another does not require hhat this country. which has nothing b do with it, should remove it. This l ,otintry has no more reason for pIac- k ns an embargo on arms than 1t has b provfie a way for Germany to gel ! b Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-24
FOREST FIRES,

There are in all probability a great many forest fires which cannot be attributed to care1essness any more than it could be said that all accidents are avoidable, but if the actual facts concerning the start of all such fires wepe known there is little doubt but what it would be found that negli- gepce is at the bottom of most of them.
 Throughout Connecticut in the past two weeks there have been many hundreds of acres of woodland burn ed over, entailing in many instances losses to valuable property which it will take years of effort to overcome. Valuable standing timber has been destroyed, which required a long time to grow, and a setback given to new timber land which wipes out the pros poets of a future bank account. Such losses have. of course. been aided by the dry weather which has prevailed during April. but even that condition without the application of a match, or the thoughtless discarding of a burning cigarette or cigar butt would amount to nothing. Most of the fires follow in the wake of persons roam ing through the fields or woods, or re- suit from the starting of fires which cannot be controlled, there being in either case a lack of proper regard for the rights of others or a failure to assume a responsibility which ev- eryone should recognize.
 Unfortunately it is impossible to de- tect those who are directly responsible, but for the sake of better protection it would be an excellent thing for their future guidance, as well as a lesson to others. if they could be made to understand through prosecu- ton just what havoc they are caus- ing
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-24
.eARpoN OR COMPUTATION.

After a careful study of the situa- lon 1t has been determined by the sounsei in the case of Leo Frank that
 hrther efforts in behalf of justice will ]. Ie dropped at this time in an en-
 leavor to secure a communication of
 is sentence. Efforts in other words kvifi be devoted now to saving his life,
 put with the insistence of the prisoner That 1t be clearly understood that it knust not be looked upon as an admis- Naon of guilt, for Frank continues to |Aec1are that T am innocent and have |,een unjustly convicted" a fact which lets much support from the state nent of the late trial judge. who de- Jared that he was not convinced from
 he evidence as to the aecused's guilt,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-24
THE WAR PRIMER By National Geographic Society

SlovakIsHd-In the. Carpathian up- lands, through which vast Russian armies are seeking to force entrance into Hungary, is Slovakland. There are about 3,500,o08 of these Slovaks, and they are among the bitterest en- ernies that the Hungarian, or Magyar, has made for himself. Ever since the invading Magyar wrecked the bright est political hopes of the Slovaks- the Kingdom of Great Moravia of the 9th century-on the field of Pressburg in 907. there has been deep ill-win be- tween the peoples.
 Through all the centuries that have elapsed since the establishment of the Magyar power in Europe, the Slovaks have held the position of 8 conquered and subject people. Their conquerors, the Magyars, have looked upon them as an inferior race, and have seldom spared their capabilities. The slo- walks are heavy, peaceful, poverty dulled people, though, true to their race instincts, they have resisted sue cessfully all attempts of the ruling natioTi toward assimilation. and they
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-24
MERCHANTS WEEK.

Throughout the entire year Norwich land its merchants are eager to extend Tthe glad hand of welcome to as many visitors as possible, and as often as ftfIey can make it convenient to come but for the next week, commencing etoday and continuing through May 1st
 the business houses have arranged spe- 5cial inducements for attracting the swhole of eastern Connecticut.
 Norwich is the logical trading cen- ter for this end of the state. It is con- svineed of this fact and 1t is also con- .vinced that it can demonstrate to those of this, section that it is to their sadvantaSe to do their buying in Nor swfeh. Norwich has up-to-date and swell arranged stores. yhich carry large land varied stocks of goods and fur nish inducements equal to the larger cities. People who have made the test appreciate the benefits which come from shopping in Norwich, when sat isfactory goods, the privilege of ex- change and convenience are consid- cred. Norwich stores are known for their careful attention to trade and their eagerness to satisfy. and they are anxious that such attractions Should be appreciated by larger number for their mutual benefit
 Norwich has for years been recog- nized as the business center of this section and 1t continues to hold that distinction, but the merchants have
 selected this week to put emphasis upon the fact and the spirit of cooper atfon and unity that has been mani Tested in the preparation augurs well
 for it's success. It is going to be an opportunity for the out-of-town peo- ple to get better acquainted with the
 stores and the points of interest about Norwich thats ought not to be neglect
 ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-24
KITCHEN GARDENING.

It isn't the farmer alone who in making the most of these spring days to get his arable land ready, such seed as the season will permit in the ground and plans made for disposing of his crops. Look where you will and it will be strange community if it does not disclose the householder putting in much Of his spare time getting his back lot or kitchen garden in read mess for the yield of fresh vegetables Those who are fortunate to have a piece of ground available are wise in the action which they are taking, They are setting an example which has been widely followed, but one which has by no means been overdone It is a move which has been steadily gaining and which should continue for not only does it contribute so much to the daily requirements of the house. hold, but it makes possible the quick transfer from the garden to the table It also overcomes waste through fail ing to profit from what nature pro- vides and it furnishes health giv- ing outdoor exercise which is by no means small part of the benefit from such gardening.
 There is also a fascination about kitchen gardening which appeals to a large number aside from the satisfac- tion which Is gained through the cul- tivation of the backyard and how widely this exists is indicated by the manner in which a small piece of land for planting is prized. Extremely bad would have to be the soil and season and neglectfu1 the man with the hoe not to obtain results which would more than recompense for the money time and energy expended. It is a utilization of natural resources which should be brought to it's full develop ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-24

The police have the power and the authority to check. if not entirely stop, the reckless automobile driving that has come upon US so swiftly. with the return of open weather and the bringing out of so many cars from their winter quarters If the police do not do it we sta11 have tragedy very soon which will make everybody careful for a while. The effect of the last killing is about worn out. It was a long time ago, thank God! It ought to be a long while before there is an- other. But the newspapers are get ting fuller and fuller of accounts of accidents resulting From the speed
 fever which afflicts mankind at this season of the year. There are plenty of examples for the police to practice