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Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19

objected to the
money. He Oh
lected 60 the life
It entailed. 1t
seems they had
been a h ap by
couple living sim
pie. plain lives,
with modest pleas
ures which they
3 h AIRED together
until the money
came. through in
heritance, 90 the
wife.
Then the wife
developed n taste
for social diver
sions which entire
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19
KIssinr Games.

Dear Miss Fairfax: / am II years old,
birthday party. kissing games" were
introduced did not take part. as
think girls OF my cousins age ought TO
boys
My cousin took part in them against
my wishes, and told me after The party
=. s. l.
am sorry the girls you know haven't
as much dignity and self-respect as you
have. You were quite right; don't be in
fluenced to change your attitude
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19
CHAPTER III.

June sprang suddenly from her little
bench overlooking the river. Mrs. Gregg
and her intolerable position persisted In
Jumping into June's mind and staying
there, The guests had not yet arrived.
The impulsiVe girl hurried down and out
OF the back door, across the beautiful
rear porch and down the winding and
twisting little steps toward the Willard
cottages. Mrs. Gregg was sitting in the
Kitchen In stony silence when June ar
rived there. silence from which weep
ing had long since passed.
sit down" And Mrs Grogg gave up
the nnbroken chair. "AFs sleeping n
off,"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19
'viss Tells of the Wonderful St. Bernards

discarded by the monks because they
were covered with too heavy coat OF hair.
Battling I'm the snow drifts. and strug-
Cling with binding mountains storms on
the edges of precipices. or amid yawning
crevasses. a dog, like a man, must have
full command Of his muscles and not be
lmpeded in his motions.
The stories told of the st. Demands
in the Alps are wonderful. but not in
credible. They will often go alone, or in
small packs, in search of lost persons
after great snow storm They viii
seek aid after having found some one in
need or help. The monks continually bow
to their superior intelligence in finding
way across trackless wastes of new
fallen snow. In their work OF rescue
they show almost human tenderness and
iympathy.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19

By special arrangement for this paper a
photo-drama corresponding TO the install-
ments OF Runaway June may now be
seen at the leading moving picture the
atcrs By arrangement made with the
Mutual Film corporation it is not only
possible TO read Runaway June" each
day, but also afterward TO see moving
pictures Illustrating our story.
Copyright. 1915. by Serial Publication
CorporationD
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19
He 10 Tickle.

Dear Miss Fairfax: / am a young girl
and last winter I went with a young man
who said he cared for me very much,
During the summer i was away, and
when I returned he seemed to avoid me
and was embarrassed when we spoke.
EN.
When man tires OF her, the wise
woman resigns herself and, does not try
to fight against fate. There are plenty of
other things besides love with which TO
FIJI your life. Don't dwell on a dead in
fatuation or try 10 galvanize It into life
again. This cannot be done Just move
on TO the next thing life offers.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19

thing more-her superiority. The fist
which had been appraised came slowly
down. His shoulders dropped. He was
whipped! .... ...,..
Al Groggs wife watched that transition
in him with amazement, the dropping of
the eyes. the lowering OF the fist. the
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19
BY ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.

Copyright, 1915. star Company.
That Is n sad little tragedy which hap
pened recently in our land where a man
divorced his wife because she had come
into n fortune IL was not that the man
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19

dropping OF the shoulders. And n small
young woman in a fluffy evening gown
had done this thing!
Smash! A geranlum pot Just missed
Al Grogs's head and broke on the bed
room door.
(To Be Continued Tomorrow
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19
( Qh& Bees Home Ma8azine Page

WHETHER not the idea has evolved from the soldier
coincident the belt is to be all of the smart
tailor coats for It's introduction has introduced
the box plated pepum which gives the upper part Of the
coat a strictly EVon jacket effect.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19

ly transformed their mode Of living. The
husband objected. feeling that It reflected
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19
Home Tragedy Due to Wife's Fortune

Husband Unwilling to Follow European Habit Of
Playing Gentleman on Hepmeets Purse-Man
Still Regarded as Provider in America. :
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19

Go Be Continued Tomorrow
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-19

sions whlch entire
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-04-17

Glenwood canyon, where the road follows the
Canyon of the Grand River to Genwood Springs,
At Rifle. the highway turns northward from the
railroad, through Meeker. Colo. Vemal, Roose-
welt and Duchesne. Utah to Provo and Salt Lake
City. At the Mormon capital 1t has several con-
nections westward both to the north and south
Of the lake. via the Lincoln highway through
Reno to San Francisco. or the road by way OF
Tonopah to either Los Angeles or San Francisco
look at the map will show that the Pixies
Peak Ocean to Ocean highway crosses the CEN
trail part OF the United States in line straight
the contour of the country will permit: that
it traverses section rich in natural resources.
of diversified commercial agricultural and mining
interest; of varying topography; a section Of the
United States of historic associations and that
it cuts through the heart OF the Rocky mountains
and makes accessible magni1cence and grandeur
unrivaled In all the world
To demonstrate the feasibility of this highway,
there held last summer official inspection
trip from st Joseph to Colorado Springs, fol
lowed by reliability run from that point to Salt
Lake City Regarding that portion of the road
between st, Joseph and Colorado Springs a mem
Der Of the official party said: This tour holds
drearness weariness monotony. This
is pleasant thoroughfare. The meeting that was
the forerunner Of this trail was held In March,
1912 and busy have the promoters been that
you can speed along the whole way at rate OF
from twenty-five to thirty-fve miles hour
and did Markers everywhere tell you when
and how to turn. Hospitality greets you
every hand. There are long, level stretches In
Kansas; you'd be disappointed II there weren't.
You through them Just long enough to get
enjoyment out OF the scene. and then you dip
down into the most delicious valleys and around
wooded trails and through bosky dells. You
always think of toiine teams and clouds Of
dust and dreadful thirst when you turn your
mind toward western Kansas. But the real truth
is that travelling through this country-and east
ern Colorado as WELLS a delightful surprise You
get just enough of everything you've heard about
being there, and never too much. You see
jack rabbits, and prairie dogs, and sod houses.
and tumble weed-and silos and cornfeds-
cornfelds extending as far over the divide as you
see-and wheat until your eyes get tired Of
distance Eastern Colorado is the biggest sur
prise You are fascinated throughout by the
scenery the spirit of the country and the history
told you by men and by silent landmarks and
tokens along the way"
THE trip from Colorado Springs to Salt Lake
City by auto over the Pixies Peak Ocean to Ocean
highway leaves the memory full Of pleasant i'm
pressions." said one Of the members Of the relia-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-04-17

which assume a multitude Of fantastic shapes
Each turn IN the canyon brings new chaf"s' an.
still the decorated walls. the rusning rNei '"A,
hurls itself in sinuous curves over the s'onS oe1
until at last we pass out OF the canyon olrecuy
into the delightful resort OF Glenwooo Springs
The ride to Rife is most refreshing; In pace VI
the ruggedness OF the awesome canyon, we nave
a broad fertile valley, framed by gently rising
bright red mountains Here the Pixies Peak
Ocean to Ocean highway leaves the railroad ana
turns north. through country OF quiet. pleasing
but varied beauty. to Meeker, an Inland town IN
the broad fertile valley of White river After
leaving the rich, irrigated land, much OF the coun
try is not particularly interesting, and between
Rangely and the Utah line is the only section OF
desert rs miles, traversed by this highway. AS
as into Utah we reach
graded road. through fiat tableland skirted with
rolling. rocky hills. Jensen on the Green river
is surrounded by fertile. wellcultvated valley.
and it is most refreshing to come into this pros
porous agricultural country which continues as
go westward through the Uintah basin. To
the weary traveller Vernal is an oasis in a des
ert: day railroad will through this
country, and when 1t does this will be one Of the
richest and most desirable sections In the West.
We pass through Fort Duchesne. abandoned
military fort: then on to Roosevelt and Myton.
both new. modern progressive towns. All the
way from the Utah line to Duchesne have
good Travelled roads; here there two auto
roads to the railroad: to Cotton. 81 miles, and
the other to Heber so miles The road to Provo
is through Provo canyon one Of the most beauti-
full scenic canyons in the mountains. Provo is q
modern city. picturesQuely located between the
mountains and Utah lake. and is attractive
place to visit. A SPLENDID graded road, running
sufficiently high above the great Utah valley to
give pleasing view of mountain and plain and
fields OF bllowing grain. completes the into
Salt Lake City
Other things being equal the transcontinental
tourist will naturally seek the route of greatest
scenic interest
Because 1t does traverse the heart of the
scenic country Of Colorado and Utah. the Pixies
Peak Ocean to Ocean highway. therefore. holds
the key to the transcontinental situation. 1t IL
the natural and logical way-and its further de-
velopment is assured by the states, cities. coun-
ties and communities through which 1t passes
Merely drawing line a map and giving it a
name does not make transcontinental high
way, and the important fact about the Pixies Peak
Ocean to Ocean highway Is that the state units
were already in high state OF development before
any effort was made to attract travel or to fed
crate for the development Of the highway.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-04-17
Root as Secretary Of State.

The Republican party has much
good presidential material Any one
of dozen men canvassed in connec-
ton with leading it against Mr.. Wilson
next year would measure up to presi-
dental responsibilities. But as the
right man for premier in case of Re-
publican success Mr.. Root may be
said to stand alone His qualifica-
tons and the opportunities he has
improved have given him an eminence
all his own.
This is not to say that domestic af-
fairs will not require the most care
full handling in the next few years.
On the contrary. they will. Many
things have been dislocated by the
war, and new issues introduced in
our home concerns causing divisions
in political parties and political
speculation surprising even to vet.
Grams, and promising vexation in the
near future.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-04-17
Arizona.

Many claims are being recorded and
mining operations are active in the
Patagonia district
At Miami the Inspiration Consoli-
dated Copper Company will start to
store its concentrates this month.
While no definite information can
be secured. every indication points to
the building and early operation of a
smelter in Benson.
When the first eight cars of ore
from the Shattuck-Arizona mine
reached the C. & A. smelter at Doug
las there were evidences of increased
activity around the big plant which
gave promise of better times for
Douglas.
The signs of better times, from q
Bisbee standpoint. are in evidence
Shattuck's resumption of production
and the shipment of ore to the Doug
las smelter has given a considerable
impetus to business conditions and
promises additional features in the
very near future.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-04-17
Rocking the Boat"

There are great many people-not
SO many that they give me any par
ticular concern, but nevertheless a
great many people-who. in the Ian
guage Of the day, are trying hard to
rock the boat"-President Wilson.
Does the president refer to the we'll
founded criticisms OF his administra.
tion-his tariff policy. his Mexican
webbing. his ship purchase scheme
his trade commission plan and the
other incidentals of the new free.
DOM" II SO, it may be respectfully
noted that it was the president and his
crew that did the rocking.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-04-17
MUST MEET ISSUES
Democrats Forced to Defend
Their Policies.
VIII Be Forced to Face Their Record
Upon the Tariff and Its Levy OF
Direct Taxes to Cover
Deficiencies.

Speaker Clark has evidently accept
ed Mr.. Wilson as the Democratic nom
inee for the presidency in 1916. else
he would not have given him the com
plete Endorsement which has recently
been published. Republicans can now
rest satisfied as to the results upon
the issues which will be presented to
the electors in 1916. for. with Mr.. VII
son as the candidate. there can be no
successful lodging by the party IN
power of those issues. no covering up
or avoidance of the record which thou
sands of Democrats are ashamed OF
and which hundreds OF thousand OF
former Democrats will repudiate by
their votes in 1916.
The party must face its record upon
the tariff. Its failure to protect Amer
lean workingmen, American agricul-
turists. American manufacturers. and
American investors will lose it votes
in every congressional district in the
nation.
Its levy of direct taxes to cover the
deficiencies in the revenues from the
tarih cannot be successfully defended
DcloIe any duuleHce, eltQeT DemOCidt'
ic or Republican. in the country.
By its tariff schedule it legislated
foreign manufactured goods into this
country. and it legislated business and
profits to the foreign producers. while
1t legislated closed shops and factories
in the United States and caused unem-
ployed labor. by hundreds of thou
sands. to seek soup houses and to form
bread lines in every important city of
the republic.
AS the soup houses and the bread
lines and the armies of tramps of 1893
to 1895 were the result of the last
Democratic administration, SO soup
houses, bread lines and tramps are of
the present one. and as the full dinner
pail promised by the Republican party
in 1896 flung the Democratic party out
OF power that year and brought 16
years Of prosperity to all. SO the soup
houses and bread lines of the Wilson
administration have caused a nation
wide demand for the full dinner pail
once more. and the Republican party
is called upon to provide it.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-04-17
10 II Prophecy?

DR.. John A. Wyeth. the famous sur
geon. who served in the Confederate
army from Alabama. but who is now a
resident of New York. writing to his
personal friend. DR.. r. w. Knox of
Houston. thus forcibly expresses him.
self with regard to war-torn Mexico:
President Wilson has, in my opinion,
wrecked his administration and his
party largely by his webbing policy IL
relation to Mexico. Every argument
OF humanity, policy and profit now and
hereafter points to our ending anarchy
and murder in that country by annexa-
tion." Very strong words. covering an
extreme suggestion, but there be many
Americans who will agree with the
distinguished gentleman.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-04-17
New M exleo.

The Bland mining district output
$40. in gold bullion during March.
Mining operations have been re-
sumed on the Slapjack placer, Sierra
county
The Pecos Valley Oil Company has
started drilling for OH near Lake
Arthur
carload of mining machinery has
been hauled into the Red River dis
trict of Taos county for the Buffalo
New Mexico Mining Company.
A bond and lease has been taken
on the Humbug and Raven mines at
Kingston by Ermert and Becker. Oper-
atoms are to begin at once. The price
is said to be $4,000
The largest bullion shipment ever
made from Mogollon at one time ar
rived at Silver City for forwarding to
the San Francisco mint. The bullion
comprised As bars, weighing $500
pounds and was valued at $4,000.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-04-17
Colorado.

At Montezuma the concentration
mill oil the Silver Princess mine 10,
being put in shape for steady opera
ton.
The Cripple Creek district Is rapid
ly nearing the $4,000, O0O-a-month-
mark. The March production totaled
77,618 tons, with a bullion value Of
1886. 493.96-a new high mark.
Two giant electric centrifugal
pumps have arrived in Leadville,
which will be used to unwater the
large mining district known as the.
downtown district" comprising the
Penrose, Coronado, Star and other
well-known mines which have been
flooded and idle for the last ten years.
In Cripple Creek district, Fish and
Harris. leasing on the Portland near
the lines of the Dillon, have put on a
night shift and henceforth a much
heavier tonnage will be broken.
The Golden Cycle mine has made a
heavy production and earned large
dividends for its stockholders for a
number Of years. Last year the net
profits were in excess Of 100000.
Grand Junction reports the dis
covery of platinum, a rare mineral at
present quoted near $40 per ounce. or
twice as valuable as gold The dis
covery is located in Nothorofare
caflon.
The leaser is doing his full share
to develop Cripple Creek and place
California's gold output so far in the
rear in 1915 that Colorado's champion
ship will be as secure as Wizards
and as honestly based Colorado's
gold mark for 1915 may safely be
placed at s25.O00,000 At the present
time Boulder, Gilpin, Lake, Park,
Dolores and Ouray show handsome
gains over last year, with the Brock
enridge dredge boats recording an
early start.
The regular quarterly dividend of
the Vindicator Consolidated Gold Min
ing Company will be paid April 25, ac-
cording to an announcement made by
the beard of directors at Colorado
Springs. The total amount to be dis
tributed will be $4,000, being cents
a share on the outstanding stock of
100000 shares.
A 81 ipment of q carload of dump
matter was made few days ago
from the Zenobia property, a portion
of the Stratton estate, and returns
running around $40 ton in gold
we're realized in settlement.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-04-17
Wyoming.

The Grass Creek district continues
to be the center of interest in the oil
fields of Hot Springs county. although
other sections are being worked and
the field extended
Beall brothers, who have succeeded
In securing a filing on a portion of
the extensive coal lands adjoining the
townsite Of Henderson, have COM
menced operations for the opening of
the mines and will rush the work as
fast as possible.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-04-17

bility party Every mile of the is interesting;
most of 1t Is pleasant and some OF 1t is both charm
ing and thrilling. No truthfully say that
he has the grandeur and beauty Of the Rocky
mountains unless he has made this trip. We enter
the mountains Mantou, through historic Ute pass
The canyon broadens, and then the road winds over
pine-covered hills. The bright colors OF the rock
change to gray. and rugged formations to compare
lively smooth hills; great rock BASIN miles across
lies before US; catch glmpses OF snow-capped
mountains so miles away. We climb through pic
turesque weeded hills and reach the top OF a
small pass get first view Of South park-a great
tableand, 90 miles long and 40 wide. Beyond. a
winding leads to Buena Vista, and as we follow
up the Arkansas river. pass over the Eye Brow"
road 1t is long until catch glimpses OF Twin
lakes-great crystal gems that nestle about the
feet OF towering mountains. boulevard leads TO
Leadville, worldfamed mining camp. and the high
city OF its size in the world 1t Is only nine miles
to the Continental divde-Tennessee pass. two
miles above level. The road is smooth as
boulevard and the upgrade is only per cent After
leaving the Continental divide the road runs over
an abandoned railroad grade around and through
a valley Of indescrble charm; we pass into rugged
canyon to the town OF Red Cliff and begin the as
cent of Battle mountain. Half way up the noun
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-04-17

good roads which they had hardly thought IN eA.
istence to be found without Tue ueee' "
making an ocean voyage.
With the great impetus which the automoohe
has within recent years given to touring and with
the rapid development OF better roads, the MOTOR
list has been travelling the highways ana ny
ways in search OF scenes that are new anu roaus
that are good This year. 1915, Will see great
stream of tr.yel from east to west and west to
east-attracted by the two California expos1tions
and by the novelty OF transcontinental tour by
motor.
Definite routes have been established and the
automobile owner now has almost as great
choice OF routes has the traveller by train A
truly remarkable work has been done within the
last few years in developing highways and link
ing them together into interstate and national
roads They named and marked. mapped
and pictured until II is the exception for the mo-
torist to find himself nameless route
The latest Of the transcontinental highways
is the Pixies Peak Ocean to Ocean highway. This
road is being developed by an association re-
sulting from the federation of several strong
state units.
The Pixies Peak Ocean to Ocean highway has
a distinctive organization from Terre Haute, Ind.
TO Salt Lake City, Utah. with splendid connections
at both these termini. At Terre Haute 1t joins
with the National Old Trails road. which carries
it through Indianapolis. Columbus, Wheeling
Cumberland to the national capital, Washington
and thence to New York city. From Springfield
H.. 1t also has good connection through To-
Iedo Cleveland, Erie, BuHalo, hochester, Albany
and down the Hudson to New York city
From Terre Haute. it continues westward
through Springfield. Ill., crossing the Mississippi
river at Hannibal Mo, thence in direct line
the Hannibal-St. Joseph Cross State high
way through Missouri to st. Joseph. Here 1t
joins the Rock Island highway through northern
Kansas. through Belleville. Norton and Colby, to
connect at the Colorado line with the Pixies Peak
route through Limon to Colorado Springs Here
It enters the mountains through Ute pass, and
after crossing the South park begins the ascent
Of the continental divide which is achieved. Just
beyond Leadville per cent grade over an
improved road. The top Of Tennessee pass. 10, 400
feet above sea level. is the highest point on the
road between the two oceans. and low begins
the descent to the Pacific side. The thrilling
ride over Battle mountain is followed by the
peaceful Eagle River valley which leads into the
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-04-17
Explanation In Order.

The railroads accuse the post office
department of attempting to rob them,
while Postmaster General Burleson
says the roads want to loot the postal
funds. Senator Weeks exonerates the
railroads, but no one rises to explain
the justice of the departments demand
that the railroads transport the parcel
post shipments without pay.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-04-17
~ HZER43S

HE European war has focused at
tention more strongly than ever
before upon the idea embodied IN
the phrase. See America First
Thousands who have been IN the
habit Of spending their vacations
winter or summer, abroad are
scanning the map Of the United
States with renewed interest anu
are discovering that natural at
fractions, scenic wonders anu
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1915-04-17

When the Democratic chairman of
the house appropriations committee is
forced to rebuke his own party pub
licly for extravaganza. it is pretty near
time for that party to set about re.
forming itself.