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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07

1t will not make them overfat. Care
must be exercised with the heavy
breeds. especially the Orpingtons, in
feeding any dry mash. as they are In
clined to walk over to the feed hopper,
I'LL up. and then become too lazy to
scratch for any other feed. It is a
good practice with such a breed to sim
ply let them eat small quantity, and
then fix the hopper, SO that they will
have to scratch for their feed for the
rest Of the day. Exercise is one of the
main things in egg production. and the
entire system of feeding should be di-
rected towards giving them plenty OF
exercise. and at the same time ensur-
ing full crop when the bird goes to
roost at night time. With the lighter
breeds such as Leghorns, there is no
trouble, whatever, with the birds be-
coming too fat, but with the heavier
breeds there Is tendency as above
mentioned-Nor'-We Farmer.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
State Roads to Get $2,43o, 400.

Congress has finally approved con-
ference reports on the rural credits
and the good roads bill and sent the
two measures to President Wilson for
his signature. The former establishes
chain of farm loan banks and the
latter oppropriates $S5.0000,0O0 to aid
the states in road building. The bill
appropriates the following amounts
to Colorado: Fiscal year 1917, which
begins next Saturday, $S6,S00; 1918.
$173.6o0; 1919, $26o,4Oo; 1920, $347,-
200; 1912, s434.0o0. This makes a to-
tai of $l,215,200 in five years. This
states and local communities must
match the federal funs dollar for
dollar, which means that fund OF ST.
430,40O will be available for road
building In Colorado within q period
Of five years
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
Warden capp AGAIN Dismissed.

Warden NJ P. Capp Of the State Re-
formatory at Buena Vista was dis
charged from the state service in an
executive order issued by Governor
Carlson. Capp was directed to turn
over his office to Richard Shaw of
Buena Vista. Warden Capp an
nounced he would refuse to turn over
the reformatory to Shaw. 1t is under
stood that by refusing to give up the
office he will endeavor to compel the
governor or Shaw to institute quo
walranto proceedings.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
EGGS SAVED FOR INCUBATOR
Should Be Kept In Cool, Weli-ventt
lated eiace-Aim to Keep Germ
In Good Condition.

Eggs saved for incubators, or for
Matching in any manner, should be
kept in cool. wAlventilated place,
and not too dry, SO as to retain the
moisture and keep the germ in q good,
healthy condition. We keep our eggs
in bran, using enough to hold the egg
up on the small end, says writer in
an exchange. We do not believe eggs
cared for in this manner need any
turning before being incubated. Each
egg must stand alone, and none should
be piled on top. Eggs saved for only
swo or three days can be kept in a
basket or fiat box, but it is not well to
have too many layers.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
PROMISES TO TAKE INSANE.
Governor Declares Pueblo 10 Prepae.
tno to Care for Al Patients.


Denver - Governor Carlson an
nounced In a statement to the public
that all the insane in the state now
being cared for by the city and county
Of Denver and other counties will be
moved to the State Insane Asylum at
Pueblo in September. when the new
buildings under construction at the
institution there will be ready for oc-
cupancy.
II this IL done, as the governor says
it will be, almost every county OF the
state will be relieved of the mainte-
nance of one or more insane persons
whom the authorities of the asylum
have refused to receive. 1t will re-
lieve Denver of a burden Of approxi-
mately $4,000 q year, there now be-
ing 1872 insane patients at the county
hospital in quarters built to accommo-
date sixty.
In his statement the governor de-
cries the circulation OF a petition to
amend the state insanity laws. and
advises citizens not to sign it. This
petition is being circulated by the
Denver city administration, which
also is supporting petition to initi-
ate a law to abolish the State Tax
Commission.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
Mrs. eoushton win Drop Suit.

Edward J. Boughton of Denver,
formerly a lieutenant colonel in the
Colorado National Guard, who was
made defendant in a suit for separate
maintenance that came to light in the
District Court, has effected a recon
ciliation with his wife, Jane M.
Boughton, a daughter of State Audi
tor Mulnix. Both announced that the
suit would be dismissed; that they
had settled the differences which re.
suited in the filing OF the case and
would live together as in the past.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
POULTRY
*FASIS
HANDY sELF-FEEDlNG HOPPER
Out and Put Back siantine,
Viii BE Satisfactory.

Tho simplest feed hopper can bs
made out Of small wooden box. tax
ing OF one side and putting it in slant
ing. and have the trough arrangement
at the bottom similar to the drawing.
Dry mashes viii make hens too fat,
II they are fed exclusively, but IL the
rest OF the ration. such ~ wheat and
other grain IL thrown in the litter or
straw, making them work for that part,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
THORPE is A BASEBALL STAR
Minneapolis Critic Says Former New
York Player Is Headed for the
Major League Again.

In Minneapolis they regard Jim
Thorpe, one-time Giant, as real base
ball star. Read what one critic has to
say about him:
Thorpe is headed for the major
league again. The Milwaukee left
fielder is playing in the hope he will be
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
New Secretary Asks Cooperation.

AS first step in the purpose of the
State Board of immigration to bring
population and increased business to
Colorado J. H. jenkins, commissioner
of the board, has sent a letter to COM
mercial clubs, county commissioners
and county agents throughout the
state, urging cooperation in the plan.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
BASEBALL
STORIES
The American league race is tight

The American league race is tight
ening up.
The Red Sox are not climbing to-
ward the top very fast.
Janvrin and Barry are a great pair
around second for the Red Sox.
The batting of Amos Strunk is one
OF the features of the Athletics games.
Leslie Mann, Cub outfielder, former
ly of the Braves, has at last recovered
his batting orb.
Judging from the way he's cutting
up at bat these days, Zack Wheat must
be feeling his oats.
''Phillies Answer the 100000 Suit OF
the Baltimore Feds" reads headline.
Probably said NO"
Those nations now at war in Europe
are looking for peace. But why over
look Umpire Rigler?
If the Red Sox do not miss iris
Speaker, their percentage In the
league standing does.
The Brooklyns have overcome their
big weakness, that of being unable to
hit left-handed pitchers.
Fans along the eastern end of the
American league call Fielder Jones
Brownies the est. Losers"
The Tigers are drawing the fans in
Detroit despite the fact that the team
is not very high in the race,
Steve" O'Neill is doing most of the
catching for the Indians and he is fill.
ing the position most competently.
There is absolutely no truth in the
report that, the Athletics would ar
range separate peace with Cleveland.
Detroit feels confident that some
day Ty Cobb will become as good a
hitter as Dave Robertson of the Giants.
Connie Mack insists that Mi"
Crowell. the Brown university lad, Is
going to be one of the star hurlers of
his staff
Elmer Smith, the youngster playing
right field for the Indians, is about as
timely hitter as there Is in the big
leagues this year.
Bill McKechnie has been hitting the
ball better in recent games, and his
improvement in this direction has been
pleasing to McGraw.
Bresnahan's Toledo team is called
the Iron Men. This, however, has no
reference to what grows above the
neck Of Rajahs gallant athletes.
Mathewson rates Robertson as a Sec
ond Ty Cobb, and says he is about
the nearest approach to the great De-
troit star as there ever will be.
Mike McNally, thrown into second
base by the Red Sox when Jack Barry
was taken ill, has done so well that
talk is he will be left at the keystone.
Examining the ball is becoming a
tiresome feature of ball games
Searching for the emery ball is the
reason, but nobody is ever caught with
the goods.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
Widow and Son Ask $25, 900.

WIDOW ana 0Ou bA8N %<0sVOVs
The State Industrial Commission was
called upon to solve problem when
the widow and son of William Cabler.
watchman at the Union stockyards.
who was killed several months ago
by Fred Jones, applied to the State
for compensation of $4,000. The
London Guaranty and Accident Com
pany, which is handling the case for
the stockyards, holds that the rela-
tives are not entitled to compensa-
tion for two reasons: First, because
Mr.. Cabler was murdered while try
ing to arrest man on Burlington
train. which is not in the course Of his
employment; second, because his In
jury was Intentionally inflicted by an
other, when the law specifies that
compensation is not granted when the
injury Is Intentional.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
Evers' Old Glove.

Johnny Evers has baseball glove
that he has used for nine seasons, with
a few worlds championship series
thrown in. 1t is a ragged old glove,
with big hole in 1t, but it is to that
old glove that Evers ascribes many of
his best plays. When the ball lands
In it it stays there. Consequently 1t Is
small wonder that Evers sticks to his
old glove.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
Rube Pratt 10 Taltest cuardsman.

The tallest man who has offered to
join the army anywhere in the Unit
ed States is now at the mobilization
camp of the Colorado National Guard
on the rifle range near Golden. He
has passed the medical examination
conducted by the state, and II he is
equally successful with the federal
medical tests, he will become a SOL
der. This man is six feet nine inches
tall. He weighs considerably more
than 200 pounds. He is young and ap-
pears in perfect health.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
Fire Situation on Forests Critical.

Fire Situation on Forests Critical.
The fire situation on the national
forests OF Colorado and Wyoming is
assuming an alarming aspect, is the
announcement made by the Denver
forest office. Unless rains occur gem
orally throughout the mountains with
in the next few days it is expected
that the situation will become one Of
the most serious since the establish
ment of the forest service admins
tratiOn.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
HOLDER FOR POULTRY WINGS
Device Restraints the Fowl So That
It May Be Suitably busted
With Insect Powder.

The Scientific American, in describ-
ing poultry wing holder invented by
R. Nyce Of Lansdale, Pa, says:
This invention provides a device
whereby the wings OF fowl may be
held back and restrained in such posi-
tfon. 80 that the fowl may be suitably
busted with a germicide. 1t provides
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
Propose Changes in state Laws.

Propose Changes in State Laws.
Enthusiastic welcome was extended
to the two petitions, suggested and
backed by Mayor Speer, the first initi-
ating law to compel the state to
care properly for all of its insane, and
the second providing for the abolition
Of the State Tax Commission. Num-
erous volunteers, including many
prominent business men, applied at
the city assessors office for copies
of the petitions, So they might assist
in the work of circulation. In two
hours, on twelve petitions, 1,102 names
were returned.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07

recalled next year. In the American
association the Indian has performed
In wonderful style. Hitting right
handed. he has shown much ability in
fact, he seems to be a natural right
handed batter. His speed on the bases
is dazzling and his fielding and throw
ing all that could be desired"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
Complain Aaainst Card system.

A committee of miners from the
Cripple Creek district appeared be-
fore the State Industrial Commission
with complaint against the card
register system of employing men in
use in that district.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
New Civil Service Petition Filed.

The Civil Service Reform Associa-
tion filed a petition in the secretary
of states office, which will put to a
vote of the people in the fall election
new state civil service law similar
to the law of 1913. The law pro-
posed by the association will be writ
ten in the constitution, according to
the provisions of the petition. ami
will not be subject to repeal The
petition has been in circulation for
more than q year and contains $4,000
signatures.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
State Agent seIzes Liquor Shipments
COnsiguments of liQuor valued at

Consignments of liquor valued at
81 900. seized at the Union Station
by Dean r. Giles, special state agent,
are stored in vault at the State Cap
itol Building awaiting confiscation.
The majority of the shipments were
consigned to known bootleggers Of
the city, according to Special Agent
Giles, and will be Destroyed unless
consignors receive a court order re-
straining him Giles says he intends
to prosecute the Union Pacific rail-
road for Illegally importing the wet
goods.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
Large Appropriations for Colorado.

Large Appropriations for Colorado.
The sundry civil appropriation bill,
reported by the Senate committee at
Washington, included the following
items OF interest to Colorado: Rocky
Mountain National Park, $4,000;
Mesa Verde National Park, $4,000:
for completion of Lincoln Memorial
Colorado marble), 100000; Grand
Valley Reclamation project. 100000;
Uncompahgre reclamation project.
900; continuation Durango post
office, $45,0O0; continuation Glen
wood Springs postoffice, $4,000; and
continuation of Fort Morgan postof-
flee, $4,000.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
GOLD AND SILVER PRODUCTION
According Report Output Centennial Was
s23 800 500 SURPRISING California Nearest Com
petitor, by $2,7322oo


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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07

. device of the type described in the
nature Of spring clip which may be
initially engaged upon the fowls
wings when they are folded back, and
Q locking device for locking the clip
member in position.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
Colorado cavaIrymen Break Record.

Colorado cavalrymen Break Record.
Troop G, First squadron cavalry
from Denver, passed its mastering
In examination at Golden and estab-
lished a worlds record for physical
fitness. Only one man was disquali-
fled out of a total of eighty-one. Five
registered chest expansions Of more
than five inches and seventeen did
better than four inches. This. de-
clares Capt. John Finch, is a world
record for physical perfection The
troop, under command of Capt. Finch
and Second Lieut.. W. B. Lightborn,
Is now up to the minimum numerical
ly and is ready to entrain.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07
INTERNATIONAL.
SUNlMSCll00L
LESSON

By E. o. SELLERS, Acting Director q
the Sunday School Course in the MOODY
Bible Institute Of ChicAgo.)
Copyright by Western Newspaper Union.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-07-07

young
stellar
league bates and Ernie
snang fame Mamaux came into MS
up ike
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-05
KENDALL COT
MAN WHO GAVE
Him THE SLIP
AFTER SEVERAL DAYS SEARCH
FINALLY LOCATE HIM NEAR
HIS HOME AND TAKE HIM INTO
CUSTODY.

w. e. Bush, who some days ago
gave the officers the slip, and es'
caped almost from the doors of the
county Jail, while he was being re-
turned from Texas upon statutory
charge, was captured yesterday after
noon by Officer Kendall, from whom
he escaped, and is now in the county
Jail, pending his preliminary hearing
the date of which has not been set
by the county attorney.
Bush and the girl, whom it is al
legged he enticed away from home
were captured at Amarillo, and when
in the local railroad yards, while dis
embarking from the train, made a
break for liberty and succeeded in
eluding the officers for few days
Bush has been hiding in the woods
near his home, about six miles north
of this city, and the officers have
been constantly on the watch for
him. When captured yesterday, he
stated to the officers that he was
preparing to surrender anyway, as he
was tired of being on the dodge.
County Attorney Hardy says he
will be able to make a strong case
against Bush.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-05
CLASSY AUTOS
TObE On Dis
PLAY HERE
EVERYTHING IN READINESS FOR
BIG AUTOMOBILE SHOW THAT
is TO BE ONE OF FEATURES
OF STYLE SHOW WEEK.

Everything will be in readiness for
the opening of the automobile expo
sition tomorrow night, and a NAM
moth tent is being erected on the
corner of Main and C streets, where
tens of thousands of dollars worth
of new models will be on display
for the entire spring style show week.
Several carloads of new automobiles
are to be unloaded tomorrow, and
will be taken direct to the tent and
placed in position. Nearly every
standard make of car will be in evil
dence and factory representatives
from the east will be on hand to
demonstrate.
John Mulkey, chairman of the auto
mobile exposition, looks for tremen-
dous crowds. Dealers in the city
have been swamped with inquiries
as to the exact development of the
exhibits. The big tent will be well
illuminated and will have band
stand in the center, with plenty of
seats. The Fifth Field Artillery
Band will play there every night
during the week ard Monday-So-
ciety Day-there will be a grand
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-05
SPORTSMEN WANT GAME
PRESERVE IN ALFALFA co.

Oklahoma City, Okla, April 4
Sportsmen of Oklahoma. especially OF
this city and the northwest part OF
the state are urging the creation of a
game preserve OF several thousand
acres in the salt plains of Alfalfa
County. The state game warden has
become interested in the plan and is
considering it with a view OF recon-
mending that some of the money OF
the gas fund that is derived from sale
of hunting licenses be devoted 20 ac-
quiring this land and construction OF
lakes and shooting lodges.
A club house. commOdious in size
and well appointed, is one OF the feat
ures of the preserve as outlined in the
tentative plans of the game warden,
and the sportsmen who are urging the
project. The house would be con-
structed from the game fund and
would be available for any Oklahoman
holding a license from the game de-
patment to shoot in the open season.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-05
WEATHER WILL
NOT DISTURB
STYLE SHOW
FINISHING TOUCHES HAVE BEEN
MADE FOR BIG OPENING TO-
MORROW NIGHT - BAND WILL
COME BY RAIL.

Undaunted by the torrential rains
and lowering skies, the merchants Of
Ardmore refuse to see anything but
the silver lining" and the finishing
touches are being put on for the
spring style show.
Theo Torgerson, chairman Of the
decoration committee, is at work
with his force on the street decora-
tons today, and by Thursday night
Several of the buildings will also be
decorated The exposition tent for
the automobile display is being erect
ed today.
Chairman Velie Suggs Of the illumi-
nation committee has made all ar
rangements for more electric lights
for the entire week. There will be
twice the number of arc lights during
the entire time, thanks to Bert Foster
of the Ardmore ice plant, who is
donating arcs, material and electricity
free of charge for the entire period.
Tomorrow, Ardmore will have but
few display windows visible. All will
be covered and will remain so until
half past seven o'clock at night, when
by concerted agreement, every curtain
will be removed and the spring style
,lo will ho oman Ernpo cpuan
till eight o'clock the Fifth Field Ar
tillery Band will play on the grand
stand on the corner of Washington
and Main, after which the soldiers
will take in the shows, and conclude
the evenings amusement by giving a
concert at the automobile tent at c
and Main at $50.
Interest in the automobile parade
for Monday increases each day and
the number of cars to participate will
be a record-breaker. Dallas will be
outdone," say some optimists, "and
at least third if not one-half of
the cars in Ardmore will be in line.
If road conditions permit, some out
of-town cars will also be in the par
ade, one entry being from as far as
Tishomingo.
The tentative arrangements for
the parade indicate that it will be led
by Sheriff Buck Garrett on horseback,
followed nv the Fifth Field Artillery
Band in three automobiles abreast,
then will come the police department,
the fire department, followed by the
members of the board of education,
then the Freshmen class of the High
school. Individual cars will be in
terspersed by the Sophomore, Junior
and Senior classes of the High school,
The Silver Bugles of the Carnival
company, making a second band, VIII
also be in line.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-05
GERMAN SUBS
ARE TAKING
HEAVY TOLL
LLOYDS TODAY ANNOUNCE SINK
ING OF SPANISH STEAMER IN
BAY OF BiSCAY BY GERMAN
SUBMARINE.

London, April 3. - The Spanish
steamer Vigoo of 2.237 gross tons,
has been sunk in the Bay of Biscay
by German submarine, Lloyd's an
nounces today.
The crew was set adrift in boat
and later rescued by the British
steamer Polo and taken to Gibraltar
Lloyd's also reports the sinking of
the British steamer Bendew, with a
loss of one member of her crew.
The Norwegian steamer Arnea of
1000 tons gross, is reported to have
been torpedoed and sunk by a Ger
man submarine. The crew was taken
to Ymuiden by the trawler Clare.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-05
Villas Men Defeated.

El Paso, Tex, April 5.-In an at
tack on the Villa forces at Coene
Quita yesterday, Mexican General
Cavazos killed ten and scattered the
band, General Gavira announced to-
day at Juarez. Cavazos is said to
be pursuing the fugitives but asked
General Gutierrez to rush against
Satevo, Naica, Santa Gertrudes and
other points, where the Villistas are
supposed to be heading. Cayazos'
losses consisted of one wounded and
one horse killed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-05

San Antonio, Tex, April 5.-Gen-
eraI Funston has asked the depart
ment to comply promptly with his re-
quest recently for four more motor
truck companies. Six are now oper-
ating on the three hundred miles or
communication. Four more companies
would make 27O trucks, and that num-
Der would not be superfiuous for
feeding the army, officers say.