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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-01-28
IN THE DAYS OF FALC0NRY
Hawks Remarkably Well Trained for
the Work That They Were
Required to Do.

Falconry, or hawking, was favor
lite sport with the nobility and gentry
Of Europe down to the first half Of
the seventeenth century. Hawks
were trained to mount and pursue
game and bring it to their masters
and mistresses, coming and going to
the call of the latter with marvellous
docility.
The hawks were tricked out with
gay hoods and held until ordered to
pursue ''the quarry" or game, by
leathern straps fastened with rings
of leather about each leg just above
the talons, and silken cords called
"jesses." To each of these leathern
straps, or "bewets," was attached
small bell. In the flight of hawks
it was often SO arranged that the diff
ferent bells made "a consort of sweet
sounds"
Bells of this description, but of the
cheapest kind, were among the most
popular trinkets used by the early ex-
plorers and traders in bartering with
the natives of America.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-01-28
No Debt

I'VE do not owe one cent on our great
University. our agricultural SC hools.
Our charitable schools or institutions,
our prison or its big farm. or our indus
trial schools" says Earl Akers, state
treasurer of Kansas. ''ln fact, with
plants which represe.-t an actual worth
of over $40, 600. 900 not a copper cent
of Indebtedness stands out against
them"
He further states that the banks have
sSl32 for every man, woman and child of
Kansas is more than three
Zines the per capita wealth of the ma
ton.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-01-28

reported about the State House that there be
appointments important positions within the week
Certainly before the history of the have
held long time after unendly
had secured power
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-01-28

possible of Mr. Stocker the Republican
attention. His friends claim
with the business element while his activity
NJ A. circles for five past should be
should he be elected Governor there will be weaken
ing in the rigid enforcement Of the prohibtory law
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-01-28
PERHAPS.

Mr.. Gotham see the smallest
cows in the world are found in the
Samoan islands. The average weight
does not exceed $50 pounds. They
are about the size of the merino
sheep.
Mrs. Gotham-Do you suppose,
dear, that is where they get the con-
densed milk?
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-01-28

IT IS generally believed that Governor Carlson will make test
strength that elects delegates the
He wishes head the delegation Should
would doubtless strengthen him for the fight which
a few months later
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-01-28

In every 100 pounds Of milk
thrre are about 81 pounds of wa
ter, so don't forget to give the
dairy COW all the pure water she
wants at all times.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-01-28

f(11OME administration speeches being made
M least adequate OF now
vi keep the hand
pressure burning thoughts until the scenic
the adequate audience could be secured for their
release.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-01-28
Proving Equal to the Occasion

One distinctly developments of the
of ned
proving itself equal the and that
America is busy engaged king products heretofore
the foreign field Particularly this true
in the realm chemicals and their synthetic products
industry making various
tons promise that potash to be made
in at the United Chlorine
chodes bleaching powders similar products formerly imported
quantities supplied by home manufacture
development kindred lines Few OF
yhng like perfection OF develop
ment progress the optimistic
outlook for MANY heretofore America
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-01-28
NOT A FRIVOLOUS ENTERPRISE.

81 can't find any old clothes to put
on the scarecrow," said Farmer Corn
tossel.
"You might use some of the fancy
duds our boy Josh brought home"
suggested his wife.
I'm tryin' to scare the crows; I'm
not tryin' to make 'em laugh"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-01-28
LONESOME sENEFAcroa.

"Bootles made an awfuuy big hit
at the banquet the other night"
"Is that sol"
Eyes; he was called on for .
speech and refused. STRAY Sto-
ries.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-01-28

dsgracefu failure of the administration protect American
Mexico between the Wilson and Bryan forces
preparedness to have taken all the heart
out all opposed Demo
necency and will be united both the state
q I'd national appears and more certain
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-01-28

slow down near schools are being
placed in Denver.
| While the boy question there is
pretty well cared for, classes are
held for them in which they learn,
among other things, first aid work
in case of cuts, burns, bruises,
fractures, hemorrhages, drowning
suffocation, exhaustion, etc. In
the mountain country this work is
intensely practical.
DR.. Bodies was enthusiastically
applauded.
| Miss johnson, supervisor of
playground work, upon which
Denver spends $4,000 annually,
was heard with sincerest attention.
She says that wherever there is a
vacant lot and a bunch of boys
there will always be playground
for better or worse. Better play
grounds properly supervised are to
care for the children's leisure
hours with storytelling, game
playing, gymnasium work, etc.
In 1908 there was not public
plot of grass in all Denver, with
all her parks, where a child was
welcome. Through the work of
various organiZations-and here's
where the male parents took hand
there are now IA supervised play
grounds, where the time was
planned last summer for more than
5000 children at various times.
For the boys of each playground
there is an expert supervisor who
can tumble better than any boy,
who can play ball better, in a word
who has their unquestioned conf
dence and is their absolute leader
The girls have supervisors to
plan suitable games, and eliminate
| too strenuous ones.
Miss johnson has not the least
doubt that money thus spent will
prevent to large extent the later
expenditure of the million or more
Colorado spends every year for
courts, reform schools, jails and
the penitentiary.
The playground work is supple
mented in winter by school ground
games supervised by teacher who
receives $40 per month extra in
recognition of this service. The
grounds are in her care at the
noon hour, and for periods of vari-
ious length after school, the length
of time decided by the parents
The library has branches where
books are distributed to children
who frequent the playground.
Story tellers are provided, who
interest not only the children, but
many of the mothers.
Baby conferences are held where
mothers old and young learn d.
rectly from physicians and nurses
invaluable information.
|
In word there is not phase of
child welfare in which Denver has
not taken hand, and in which
Idaho Springs has not like priv
lilege if the present interest con-
tinues to grow, the parents and
teachers remain a unit, and honest
investigation and supervision is
maintained.
At the opening of the meeting
Mrs. Robinson reported the very
courteous manner in which she
was received by the council and
their very evident desire to do
everything for the betterment of
our young folks. Messrs. Kelso,
Rogers and Norris were appointed
a committee to look after the en-.
forcement of the curfew law,
| A very pleasing feature of the
this meeting was the singing of
1.-THE Swallows and a beautiful
encore by Mrs. Kemmerer in her
splendidly controlled, beautiful
soprano with Mrs. Fisher at the
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-01-28
Parent Teachers Hold
Enthusiastic Session

y y
who came up to make an address in
the interest of the Parent Teachers
association. With our organiza-
ton III its infancy each lady struck
a real key note of intense interest
and the attention of the crowd was
theirs for every sentence.
DIR. Bolles gave the general scope
of the work being done in the coun-
try large and in Denver in par
ticular. There are many depart
ments of the work educational.
civic, social, hygienic, etc.
Papers on various subjects have
been prepared, each by an expert
in some particular line, and these
may be procured from the state
management to be used in the
various local associations.
Glasses have been formed for
mothers, where they may discuss
and hear papers and talks upon
such subjects as the care of very
little folks, ways to cooperate with
schools, proper social life of the
young folks, etc.
Glasses for girls probably do a
more far-reaching work than any
other. They are taught to sew,
trim hats, cook, serve, entertain,
and such useful things in which
not every girl is privileged to en-
Joy full home instruction. Their
social side is cared for in dramas
tics, parties etc. and thus much
time, otherwise doubtfully spent,
is put to the best use to be suggest
ed by a wise supervisor, who is a
recognized companion.
Gardening associations were
formed in each of the AS organiza-
tons in Denver last spring. Seeds
were distributed to each school
child to be planted in his or Dor
rowed back yard or vacant lot, all
the lrrigating and gardening to be
done by himself, and, at the close
of the season, prizes were given
for the best results. This proved
very successful, teaching and at
the same time occupying much
spare time.
Exhibits Of homemade play
things have been held and the re-
suits are such that many have
come to believe that these home
made things, creating desire to
construct are more desirable than
SO many bought things.
The civic work in Denver has
been far-reaching. By eternal
vigilance gambling devices have
been kept out of stores near school
houses.
A woman supervisor of amuse-
ments is part of the police force,
and the good she has done for
Denver's young girls, especially,
can never be estimated. Her pow
er is felt at the movies and public
dances, particularly the municipal
dances given by the city at. the
Auditorium, where she enforces
the regulations insisted upon by
the Parent-Teachers, some of which
follow
All parts of the building not in use
are locked.
Dances close al LAS
No masking is permitted.
No liquor was allowed.
No pass checks are issued.
No vulgarity is permitted.
All passages are well lighted and I'M
der supervision.
One social center building has
been erected and many more are
contemplated.
The matter of girls dress was
taken up about two years ago, and
suggestions were made and adopt
ed among the mothers that their
daughters wear dark colore d
boomers, loose waists, middies,
round or Dutch necks, well combed
hair and natural complexion.
That they taboo thin waists, thin
hose. hiph heeled shoes nar,ov
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-01-28

TE meeting of the Assessors and County Commissioners in the
annual last week stimulated the already great in
the political situation. 1t significant tina
spirit and optimism prevailing Repubi
lacking among the Democratic
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06
BRITISH ORDER HITS
AMERICAN EXPORTS

London, June 5.-The latest order In
council curtailing imports, which win
become effective June s, strikes a Sc
we're blow at American exporters. as
most Of the articles on the list are
imported chiefly from America the
only exceptions being beer from Den
mark and matches from Switzerland.
The United States also suffers more
than other countries because in the
case of food cargoes from America
but few exemptions are granted.
The latest restrictive order Is tenn
pered for American exporters by news
that the restrictions on the importa-
tions of starch and dexterin, which is
shipped in enormous quantities from
America, has been removed as the re-
suit OF protests by the Manchester
cloth manufacturers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06
CHILD SAVES HOME.
Little Boy Fights Fire and Climbs on
Chair to Telephone For Help.

Lead. S. D.-Nerve and pluck exhib-
tied by the five-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sidney Mitchell saved both him
self and the family home from destruc-
ton by fire, although the child was
nearly overcome when the firemen res
cued him.
The little fellow had been left alone
with playmate while his parents were
out, and they commenced to play with
matches. Soon the bed was afire. and
the flames spread
The other boy ran out, but the Mitch
ell child fought the flames with small
pals of water, In the meantime climb
ing on a chair to reach the telephone,
by which he notified the fire depart
ment. Chemicals quickly extinguished
the blaze.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06
GIRLS TOO BASHFUL.
Make Inquiries Over Phone Regarding
Man Wishing to Wed.

st. Paul = Ambitious, but BASH
full" Is the characterization Joseph
Mounts, secretary to Chief Of Police
John ]. OConnor, made of a ST. Paul
young woman after day of telephone
calls regarding Elmer Johnson, ranch
er. Of Sidney, Mon. who wrote to the
chief making an offer of matrimony to
suitable St Paul girl.
Many girls" said Mr.. Mounts, "caIl-
ed me asking about Johnson, but none
would give me her name. l think the
girls are passing up a good thing. be-
cause think. the man Is on the level"
Johnson has 800 acres Of fertile Mon
tana land, two miles from railroad.
and says he Is well fixed"
Some Of the girls talked real fine,
too," added Mr.. Mounts, "and IL John
son had heard them maybe he would
have liked TO look them over. Ita too
bad they are so bashful."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06
Hens Lay Two Eggs a Day.

Sandrsky. O.-henly McIllery, a
farmer living near Milan, says he has
built a honhouse so illuminated with
acetylene gas that each day is divided
into four periods, two of darkness and
two of light so alternated that his hens
have what they think IS two days and
two nights every twenty -four hours.
The result Is az egg from each hen
every time one of the artificial days
dawns," said McEllery. who, lighting
the high cost of living. refuses to pro
tect his scheme.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06
Washington viii Then Be a
Deserted Village.
AGREEMENT IN THE SENATE
Both Branches Try to Get Through
ticians Name Presidential Candidates.
Little Excitement Over Appropria-
tions.


Washington, June 5. Il Especial i
Washington will not be an interesting
place on the political map for the next
two weeks. All eyes will be centered
on the two conventions.
1t may be that the house of repre-
sentatives will not go as far as the
senate and make a gentlemen's agree
ment not TO transact any business dur
ing the convention. but at the same
time it is not expected that anything
important will be done
Even for a week previous to the con
ventions the congressional situation
has not been exciting. for the reason
that both houses were anxious to put
through as much necessary legislation
as possible. There is not much excite
ment over appropriation bills. although
both the naval bin and the postoilice
appropriation bill are important this
year.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06

Louisville, Ky, June 5.-The death
OF Woodford Clay. aged forty-three. of
Paris, KY, breeder of thoroughbred
horses, and widely known among turf
man. was announced. He died at a
hotel here after having been stricken
with apoplexy He had raised and
raced number of horses which had
gained distinction. Among them were
Roamer, which Is entered In the Ken.
lucky handicap at Louisville.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06
Engineers Make Mistakes.

In a discussion in the senate some
one questioned the infallibility o: en-
gineers and stated that they sometimes
make mistakes. and one senator point
ed out that competent engineers, the
best in the country, made mistake in
saying that the Panama canal would
cost S150,OO0,OO0. whereas 1t had al
ready cost more than $4O0,O00,00O
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06

fdency for years ana were all disap-
nOintpd'
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06

London.-A salmon which had been
marked and returned to the water at
Kintradwel. north of Brora. Suther-
landshire. was caught fifteen days aft
erward on the Aberdeenshire coast.
The minimum distance covered by the
fish was 140 miles. and 1t had lost one
and one-half pounds In weight between
the date OF marking and its recapture.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06

taken as an enormous joke by all
Germany.
"Yes," grinned one official, Great
Britain won an enormous tactical
victory. About two more such tatic-
al victories and the British navy
would be reduced to rowboats."
Emperor William is expected TO re-
view the victorious German fleet at
Wilhelmhaven today He went there
last night.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06
Caused a Flutter.

A statement that Justice Hughes
might take himself out of the presiden-
tial running caused political flutter
in Washington. The capital has so
firmly set itself with the idea that
Justice Hughes is to be the Republican
nominee that when anything is said
which might effect a different result
there is quite a bit of excitement.
IF not Hughes. then Roosevelt" Is
the alternative in the minds OF most
politicians still left In Washington. In
this same connection 1t is asserted by
the Roosevelt men that there is Il great
onward sweep for Roosevelt all over
the country
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06
Railroads Will Fight Pro-
posed New Scale.
WANT EIGHT=HOUR DAY
But Representatives of Employees Made
II Clear That They Will Not Sub
NIT to Rny Reduction in Present
Pay on Ten-Hours Basis.

New York, June 5.-Every point in
the demands made by the four leading
organizations of railroad employees on
virtually all the rail lines Of the Unit
ed States for a basic eight-hour work
day will be contested sharply, ii be-
came apparent at the second confer
ence between the fifteen officials rep
resenting the roads and the delegates
Of the labor organizations
Acting as spokesman for his asso-
ciates, A. b. Garretson, president OF
the Order of Railroad Conductors,
read into the record the formal re-
quest for an eight-hour day and the
supplementary demands of the men.
AS each clause was read, Elisha
Lee, chairman of the railroads com
mittee, and his associates, asked
questions designed TO bring out its
exact meaning. There were several
sharp disputes.
No Reduction in Wage Scale.
The employees made il clear that In
their demands for an eight-hour day
they will not submit to any reduction
in the present wage scale for nine and
ten or more hours.
1t was said also the men are not
anxious for overtime. One of the la
Dor delegates asserted they will be
well satisfied with eight hours work
in every twenty-four.
One of the most difficult points to
settle, apparently, will be the eight
hour day as ii applies to train crews.
Freight traffic only is involved, with
time to be based on length of run and
mileage per hour.
The question of split tricks, which
means working two hours a day. with
layoff for several hours, then again
reporting for duty. was brought up.
1t was contended that most split
tricks" should be at night or over
/ time rates.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06

One Hundreo mtHtons a year.
When the conference report on the
army bill was considered in the house
Congressman Madden OF Illinois ques-
toned Chairman Hay about the cost
Of maintaining the militia and brought
out the information that If the militia
to the full strength authorized should
be provided the cost to the federal
government would be S1OO.OOOOOO
year.
OF course 1t IS not expected that the
full strength will be required In time
OF peace. but the figures show that
getting ready for war Is an expensive
affair.
Can Strike Anywhere.
Minority Leader Mann is not going
to the Republican national convention.
bilities In fact. there are many Re
publicans who believe that he would
be the best candidate, but Mann is not
| forcing himself forward. Jim Mann
| has been long enough in politics TO
know that presidential lightning can
strike anywhere. A man does not
have to be In the convention TO be
nominated.
Underwood and the Bee.
Il was never so independent In my
! life," remarked Senator Underwood OF
Alabama. IL vote on all questions as
want to and do not feel bound to
support everything which is brought
forward
We'll, you have not allowed presi-
Dental ambition to interfere with your
scheme of LIE" remarked one OF his
friends.
"As to that" replied Underwood. Il
,an say that would have been mighty
glad to get the presidency. but ! did
not have any such HOPES as TO cause
me disappointment
81 have noticed this" he continued:
In all our history 1t Is not the man
who runs after the presidency that
gets It. Webster. Clay. Calhoun. Ben
ton, Douglas and Blaine are examples
Of what mean. They sought the pres
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-06
Parliamentary Helper.

Ever since Tom Reed was speaker
and developed In Asher G. Kinds one
of the most accomplished parliamenta
rians the country has known Repub-
lican national conventions have had
no trouble In finding a parliamentary
assistant to guide the presiding Off
GERS. Kinds was always on hand and
was valuable, for he knew just what
the chairman should do at every emer-
gency. Unfortunately Kinds is Ia
poor health and he will not be able to
attend the convention mt Chicago.
1t has been suggested that quite a
number OF men in the senate are skill
ed parliamentarians. but national con
ventions work under the rules of the
house of representatives instead OF
those Of the senate. However, the
difficulty about finding n parliamenta-
rian is q minor matter compared with
finding a candidate.