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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-12-21
Another Old Timer
Gone To His Reward

Joseph Trudeau, one of George.
towns most highly respected
citizens, died at his home at nine
O'Clock Wednesday night, after a
brief illness. The immediate cause
of his death was heart trouble.
AS had been his custom for
years, he took walk up the Silver
Plume road last Monday. and
when a short distance above the
old toll gate he was taken with a
fainting spell and was later picked
up in semi-unconscious condition
by parties coming from Silver
Plume to Georgetown.
He was taken to his home, and
under the care of DR.. Kirby soon
rallied Shortly before his death
he reported to those about HIM
that he was feeling fine and wanted
to go down town.
Joseph Trudeau was born in
Canada little over Y years ago,
of French parents, and when a
young man removed to Michigan,
where he followed logging until
his health became impaired. In
1874 he came to Colorado, settled
in Georetown, recovered his health
and became permanent fixture
until death removed him.
He is survived by nephew
whose whereabouts are unknown.
All other relatives have died dur
ing the past few years.
The funeral will be conducted
from the home Sunday afternoon
at l o'clock under the auspices of
Idaho Springs Lodge No. GOT, B.
P. O. E., of which the deceased
was long time member.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-12-21
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A Christmas ''Cry-All"
Leader Boys and Girls Clubs, Colorado
ricutural~College

By w Vapon Clubs.
ricult College,
Last New Years day made "a that day from
them till I'd put away dime that thus Id have
little dough- buy rich presents for friends but des
rends The first months saved wheels
the money seemed in reels said "Od it's work
ing hne you've stumbled silver mine and then day
took spin my old boat and coming ill., splinter in
her spine, shed salty brine. The blacksmith
said "youre fix, of punks twill you nigh SIX
you've sprung her wheel her hood you nearly smashed
her for good My bank minus plus but what's
To pay the bill my savings and
the task again bent Three times saved bits of tin
time had to blow it in and the year growing
stale Christmas kae Two thousand
my wife has got and each of kids has quite lot She
shell can't buy something for each blooming aunt
kids she to buy the latest lids
eight and for and for Big
Ben And I mad despair and walk the floor and
my hairs in deep distress gray head bow because
broke New Years But Christmas time is worth
WHILE let's up ALL and for awhile forget ourselves and
give hand help felowman stand. and greet old
Santa with a smile.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-12-21
ElkS Will HOoverize

There will be no Elks Christ
mas treat this year. Owing to war
conditions and the numerous ap-
peals for support of various worthy
war causes, the Elks have decided
to abandon their liberal custom
Of former years and forego the
Christmas tree festivities that have
proved SO popular in former years.
They will "Hooverize," and the
kiddies of Idaho Springs will have
it brought home to them that the
country is at war.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-12-21
Caught In Cave-In

Two men employed in excavating
in the upper workings at Urad
were caught in cave-in last Mon
day and were at first thought to
be seriously injured. However, on
being examined by DR.. Kirby of
Georgetown, it was found that
each suffered broken leg and
other slight injuries.
The company had the injured
men conveyed by motor to Denver
where they were placed in a hos
pital.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-12-21
BiQ Crowd Attends
Red Cross Festivities

While all ticket returns are not
yet in, it is indicated that over
$500 was cleared by the Red Cross
dance and supper last Monday
night.
The evening was beautiful, the
cause was a good one, the crowd
was jolly and money was spent
quite freely.
The candy and flowers booth,
in charge of Misses Velma Sey-
lnour and Gretchen Lyon, netted
$3.50.
Fourteen gallons of punch were
sold by Misses Dora Dobbins and
Bernadine Marihugh, and a profit
of S1S resulted, raked in practically
altogether in "jitneys".
The package booth, in charge of
Mrs. Sprague Stewart and Mrs.
Renshaw proved itself good pro.
.ducer, for 1872 resulted from the
efforts of these ladies.
But the wheel of fortune! My,
how it did spin. And each spin
was a $3.50 spin for turkey.
Mrs. Machol was promoter and
boss of the enterprise, and D. G.
Holland did the calling and an
nouncing. George McClelland
said he believed Holland could sell
corn salve to man with two
wooden legs. The sport of seeing
an old-time bright colored wheel
with its numbers spinning proved
enticing, and who cared whether or
not they dropped two bits or six
bits?
The supper at Penesh's restau-
rant was well attended, too, and
resulted in large profit.
The music at the dance was
good and everybody had a good
time.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-12-21
Former Idaho Springs
Lady Bakes Best Bread

In the "liberty bread recipe con-
test" conducted by a California
raisin company, and in which
eighteen cash prizes were offered,
Miss Martha Jones. a former res
ident of Idaho Springs, won first
prize, which was $50 in cash.
Miss Jones is now at the Rawley
mine, Bonanza, Colo, and when
living here was hostess at the
Piker's Roost, where her good
cooking and baking won her much
fame. She is sister to Mrs.
Horace Jones of this city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-12-21
Young Banker will
Leave for the Front

.Vern G. Earll, who came here
several months ago from Steam
boat Springs to become assistant
cashier of the Merchants and
Miners National bank, and who
in a brief time has endeared him
self to everyone with whom he
came in contact, both in business
and in a social way, has received
his call to report at the First Reg
iment Armory, Chicago, on Dec
ember 20 at l O'Clock.
After few hours mobilization
Earll will be entrained to Camp
Joseph E. Johnston, jacksonville,
Fla, the training school of the
Quartermaster Enlisted Reserve
Corps.
The instructions as received are
very explicit and state clearly that
Earll must be at the armory at
one O'Clock, and not earlier nor
later, and that the time cannot be
changed.
Mr.. Earll enlisted in the Re-
serve Corps six months ago. He
will be given an Office very much
in line with his work in the bank
ing business, where he has proved
himself proficient
Joseph Meyer, president of the
Hot Springs hotel, was here Tues
day and Wednesday.
MIR. and Mrs. Orville Taylor
went down to Denver Thursday
afternoon to spend day.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-12-21
Firemen'S Annual Ball
Is the Next Event

Now that the Red Cross dance
is out of the way the campaign is
on for the sale of tickets for the
Firemen' annual ball which will
be given at the Opera House New
Years eve, Monday, December 81.
Tickets are 81, and the entire
net proceeds will be donated to
the Red Cross.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-12-21
COlOred Soldier Takes
Bride For Christmas

One of the colored soldiers on
guard duty at Idaho Springs, who
answers to the name of Willie
Cheesbourgh, was united in marri-
age last Saturday to Nettie Jack
son, chocolate blonde who came
all the way fromAtlanta, GeorHia,
to claim her soldier lover. Willie
considers himself in great luck.
Cheesbourgh is native of Tyler,
Texas, and is a member of the
Colorado State militia.
Judge John A. Wilkins tied the
muptial knot with his usua |
judicial dignity, in the presence
of Charles Tasker and Charles
Hegwood, other members OF the
colored state militia.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-12-21
New Company Takes
Over Wider Tunnel

L. w. Cunningham is authority
for the statement that the Vidler
tunnel has been taken over by a
company. strong financially. who
are amply prepared to complete the
big bore within the next year.
Should this prove true it will
cause a big revival in the Mont
ezuma, chihuahua and Decatur
districts, and open up mining
territory that has lain dormant
for years because of the transport
alton proposition.
The Siftings may be able to give
nbre definite information regard
ing this gigantic enterprise in our
next issue.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-12-21

Albert johnson is planning to
spend the Christmas vacation time
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N.
j, johnson here, and with relatives
in other parts of the west. Albert
is foreman of number of men
taking training in blacksmithing
and welding for Uncle Sam. he
is stationed at Minneapolis.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-12-21

Turner's little riding mare was
driven into dangerous place
Thursday evening, lost her foot
ing and fell over the precipice,
nearly 1000 feet to the creek
breaking every bone in her body.
The accident happened near the
Silver Age mine, and Turner came
near coming over with her.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-12-21

A A. Slower, former cashier of
the Merchants & Miners Nation al
blnk, is home for the holidays.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-12-21

The W. B. Kelso family expect
to spend the Christmas holidays
with relatives in and about
Denver.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-09-06
SMALL BOY HAD NOTICED
That He Knew Man In Khaki %
Marine Did Credit to His Powers
OF Observation.

A group Of youngsters was playing
on Riverside drive. says the New
York Times. A military man. dressed
In khaki and accompanied by a young
lady, approached the group. The boys
stopped their playing and. with nudges
and gesticulatlon. were evidently try
Ing to identify the man In khaki.
As the young lady and her escort
drew nearer, one youngster with an
air of superior knowledge informed
his companions: Hes United
States marine"
Overhearing the remark, the young
lady questioned the small boy: How
do you know he is a mariner
"Why, lady," exclaimed the young
ster, "he wears an ornament on his hat
showing an eagle. globe and anchor,
but doesn't wear any hat cord"
The colored hat cords. yellow, blue
and red, help many civilians to recog-
nize at once a cavalryman, an infan-
tryman or artilleryman. However, the
United States marine dressed In khaki
Is still an enigma to many persons
who lack the powers of observation
displayed by the small boy on River
side drive.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-09-06
ealirelch Heads X. P.'s.

Colorado Springs.-At the closing
session Of the grand lodge Of the Col.
orado Knights Of Pythias. the follow.
Ing officers were elected: r. r.
Schrieber. Colorado Springs. supreme
representative; Il. B. Coulter. Greeley.
alternate; Charles A. Ballreich, Pue.
bio, grand chancellor; o. p. Hickman.
Windsor. grand vice chancellor:
George P. Wilson. Del Norte. grand
prelate: w. s. O'Brien. Denver. grand
keeper Of records and seals: @. H.
Winchell. Ia Junta. grand master Of
exchequer; Joseph A. Clark. Durango.
grand master at arms; Frank Emer.
son. Canon City. inner guard: Joseph
Ray. Aguilar. grand outer guard; 8.
J. Amter, Leadville. grand lodge trus-
tee. The Pythian sisters elected NIL.
dred Nelson past grand chief: Helen
Mccoy. grand Junior: Margaret
Muckle. supreme representative;
Edith Younsster. grand press report
er-all Of Denver. The next session
Of both organisations will be held In
Colorado Springs.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-09-06
GOLD OUTPUT IN 1876
CALIFORNIA FIRST AND COLO.
RADIO SECOND in PRODUCTION.
Total for Year Was $s2, sex. 800, and
Silver Output Totaled 74,4t4,6o2
Ounces, Valued at $4a,s53, 900.
Ws...rn N.wspaper Union Ner. seryIc..

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denyer.-Goid and silver valued at
slil ,5i3.300 were produced during the
calendar year 1916 In the United
States. including Alaska.
Figures OF the bureau OF the mint
and the geological survey. made pub
lie at Washington, show a gold pro
duetion Of i.47s.057 ounces. valued at
&92 .5s0.300, and silver output OF IA
4l4,so2 ounces, Of . value Of S4s.s53..
600.
California led In the production OF
gold with l.0G3.302 fine ounces. Of q
value OF s21 1904 Colorado ranked
second. with si9,ls5. 900. Alaska third.
with s16.l24.s00. and Nevada fourth.
with ,s,o64.7oO.
Other states near the top of the
gold list were South Dakota. $7.47i.-
700: Montana, 34.32s. 400: Arizona, s..
0s2.s0o: Utah. 33.S5s.000: Oregon.
S1,s0l, 500; New Mexico. 1880. 900.
and Idaho. Si.o5S.300. The Philippine
Islands produced gold to the value Of
31.5l4.20o.
Montana led In silver production
with S9.240,l00: Nevada produced 49,.
ooo,6o0: Utah. 3s.sl1 900: Idaho. ST.
Gil 800; Colorado. s4.se7.s 800: Arizona.
N.ss4.e00; California. tl.274.2o0; New
Mexico. s1.l3S.000.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-09-06
Great Western Buys Laramie Road.

Denyer.-The Great Western Sugar
Company. owning the Great Western
railroad. which connects all towns In
northern Colorado. except Brighton.
that have sugar factories. completed q
deal by which II will take over that
part Of the Denver. Laramie q North
western railroad between Milliken and
point one mile north Of Celeryvale.
twenty-five miles, and continue opera
tion OF that particular stretch ~ .
part of the Great Western. The price
paid was made on a Junk basis OF $50
per ton and amounted to 1929 900. The
sugar company paid an additional }25..
600 for the two Laramie gasoline mo-
tor cars. which is one-half their cost
price when new.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-09-06
GERMANS TAKE RIGA
Capture Of Big Baltic Seaport Clears
Route for Petrograd Attack-ItaI.
lans Continue Advance.

London. Sept. Riga, the great
Baltic seaport, has been captured by
the Germans. opening the way to Pet
rograd. II the Teutons can spare
enough men to attempt this 350.mile
drive. Reports Of the advance Of the
German forces across the Dvina and
the remaining fifteen miles to Riga
show the Russians voluntarily left
their posts and fled north, making the
gains easy for the kaiser's forces.
The Italian army Is continuing its
steady advance in the Triest cam.
paign, winning important positions in
the Brestovizza valley and on the Car.
SO plateau. -
II Ii estimated the Austrian ARM
has lost one-third Of its men, and
given up vast amounts of ammunition
and other supplies.
German air raiders visited English
coast towns. dropping bombs at sever.
al places. No casualties were rs-
ported.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-09-06
Cut In Coal Prices Called or.

Fort Collins.-Coal dealers OF this
city returned to the prices charged by
them previous to Aug. 2S. when a re-
duction of sl.25 ton was made with
the expectancy that dealers in other
parts Of the state would do the same.
1t is openly asserted here that the
price was restored following a meet.
ing at which a letter from Colorado
coal operators was read, and which
warned the Fort Collins men that they
were acting too hastily"
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-09-06
His Chief Desire.

General Pershing told In Paris .
story about young American soldier.
"He talked lot on the voyage over"
said the general, "of the delight he
would take in sightseeing when on
leave.
"Don't miss Notre Dame cathedral
In Paris said French volunteer.
"'You bet I won'tr said he.
Don't miss Westminster abbey In
London, said Scot.
"'No. stree! But, say. fellows the
young soldier declared. the thing I'm
craziest of all to see Is the Church Of
England"
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-09-06
Denver Millers Cut Flour Price.

Denyer.-Millers reduced flour
prices In Denver 40 cents a hundred
pounds, or so cents barrel. but indi.
cations are that there will not be a s.
cent loaf OF bread, though the present
sixteen-ounce loaf selling for 10 cents
may sell for cents. This much was
developed in Denver as q result Of
the government fixing the price OF
wheat, Indications are that wheat In
Denver will be about 81 a bushel. The
reduction In the price Of flour In Den
yer was decided by the millers.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-09-06
FOREIGN

The foundry Of the Schwartzkopf
torpedo works In Berlin was de-
stroyed by fire.
Lidj Jeassu. the deposed Emperor OF
Abyssinia, who escaped from Magdala,
has been captured.
1t will be ten days before the CEN
tral powers answer the peace note OF
Pope Benedict, says the Berlin Kreus
Zeitung.
President Wilson's reply to Pope
Benedict stands as the joint answer OF
all the allies. Lord Robert Cecil, min
lister OF blockade, indicated In London.
The provisional government OF Rus
sia has authorized the admission OF
women to all forms OF state service
on the same conditions as men.
The so-called inter-allied Socialist
conference concluded two-day ses
sion. II failed to reach unanimity
OF opinion on the Stockholm confer.
ence or peace
Workmen In the Swiss cities OF
Berne. Zurich and Basel went on a
halliday strike as a protest against
the high cost Of living. says q Havas
dispatch from Basel.
A warning that unless the German
government heeds demands OF the
Reichstag for reforms the majority
parties will take measures, was given
before the Reichstag main COMMITTEES.
Gen. Soukhomlinoff, former minister
OF war. scarcely gave any thought to
the conduct Of the war, Gen. A. p.
Vernander. former assistant minister
OF war. declared In Petrograd at the
trial OF Gen. Soukhomlinoff for high
treason.
The marriage Of Miss Gertrude
Langtry. adopted daughter Of Fred.
erick w. Vanderbilt OF New York, and
Lance Corporal Locquell Of the Co
madam army. son OF a professor In
Oporto University. Il announced In
London.
Announcement OF the engagement
OF Lady Maud cayendish, the eldest
daughter OF the duke Of Devonshire,
governor general OF Canada, to Capt.
Angus Macintosh. A. d. c.. Of the
Royal Horse Guards. was made at
Toronto.
The Austrian budget for 1861
shows deficit of $4,000. 900 crowns,
compared to deficit OF $4,000 900
crowns In the preceding year. Two
Of the largest items Of expenditure
are 1.76l.00o.0o0 crowns for interest
on war loans and 1850 o.000. 900 crowns
for the support OF soldiers families.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-09-06
TROOPS STOP TO
PACIFIST PLOT
REACHED CHICAGO AFTER TEN.
PoRARY ORGANIZATION EF.
FEcTEo WITH POLICE
PROTECTION.
WAR DEPART MENT ACTS
OPPONENTS OF WAR scuRRY TO
COVER WHEN GOVERNOR
SENDS SOLDIERS.
Western Newspaper Union New, Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Chicago, Sept. 4.-Members Of the
Second, Seventh and Eighth regi
ments OF the federalized Illinois Ma
tional Guard we're ordered by the War
Department to report At their arm
cries in Chicago for reserve duty.
Four companies Of the National
Guard arrived from Springfield on or
ders Of Gov. Lowden to prevent fur
ther meetings OF the Peace Confer
ence.
After being driven from three
states the Peoples Council Of Amer
lea for Democracy and Peace perfect
ed q formal organization at public
meeting in Chicago. by electing Sey'
mour Stsdman temporary chairman.
The session was held under protec'
tion Of the police acting under orders
from Mayor william Hale Thompson
which were in defiance Of Gov. r. O.
Lowden. Four companies Of national
guardsmen rushed from the state capi'
tai on q special train to prevent the
meeting arrived after It adjourned. III
purpose accomplished. The clash
In authority between Mayor Thomn
son and Gov. Lowden came - the -
suit Of an action Of the police In
breaking up the pacifists' meeting
Saturday on orders from the governor
When the mayor, who was at his
summer home at Lake Forest heard
Of this. he declared that the governor
had exceeded his authority. and imms'
diately instructed Chief OF Polics
Schuetter to permit the meeting. and
to give the delegates every protec.
ton.
When the pacifists heard Of the
mayors action Immediate prepara'
tions were made to hold the meeting
which had been prevented in Mime.
sofa. North Dakota and Wisconsin,
and had been forbidden as unpatri.
otic and disloyal by the governor Of
Illinois. which they did. and then dis.
persed.
In the meantime Gov. Lowden had
been notified Of the defiance Of the
orders and Immediately called Adju.
tant General Dickson OF Illinois into
conference.
With the soldiers rushing toward
Chicago to prevent their meeting the
pacifists were called to order and ma
tional executive committee appointed
- follows: Seymour Stedman Of
Chicago; ]. D. Works. former United
States Senator. Of Los Angeles; B. H.
Maurer Of Reading. Pa. member Of
the Pennsylvania Legislature: Prof
Scott Nearing Of Toledo; Jacob Pan
ken. Of New York; Morris Hillquitt,
Of New York: Prof. W. L. Dana, Co.
lumbia University; M. A. Toohey. Of
Toledo; Mrs. w. I. Thomas. Of Chi
cago. secretary Of the National Won.
ans Peace Party; George Roewen. Of
Boston; Frank Stevens. Arden. Del. ;
Leila Faye Secor, Of New York; Re.
becca Shelly. Of New York: Elizabeth
Freeman. Of New York. and DIR. H.
w. Waltz, OF Cleveland.
Later committees were appointed
on American liberties. economic con.
ditions. resolutions and peace terms.
Rabbi J. l.. Magnes of New York
then delivered an address.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-09-06
Neither State Fair Nor Show.

Pueblo.-At meeting here the
Commerce Club and business men
Cancelled the show intended to be held
as substitute for the annual Colo
rado State Fair. The fair was called
off owing to the grounds being used
by the soldiers at Camp Gunter. Now
II is learned that even an amusement
program would be impossible.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-09-06
SPORTING NEWS

Lee Fohl will succeed himself as
manager OF the Indians In 1918. This
was announced with emphasis By Jim
Dunn. president of the club, at Cleve-
land.
Jess Williards declared intention Of
defending the heavyweight champion.
ship. made at Benton Harbor. Mich,
VIII revive interest In the heavyweight
division
Mrs. NJ. A. Mclaughlin retained her
title OF woman golf champion OF Colo
RADIO by defeating Miss Fannie Camp.
bell at the Denver Country Club, 4 I'D
and to play. In the finals Of the Colo
RADIO championship tournament.
John ], McGraw, manager Of the
New York National League baseball
team. was fined $1,000 and censured
by the board of directors OF the league
at New York for authorizing an inter.
view with newspapermen In Pitts
burg attacking President Tener of the
National League.
GENERAL
Bar silver sold in New York on Aug.
80 at 90Ac an ounce.
The Rev. Lynn ] c. Kelly has con-
fessed the Villisca, Iowa, ak murders
in 1912.
More than 81. 10000 worth OF crops
were saved from ground squirrels In
North Dakota this year as result OF
campaign conducted by the Depart.
ment of Agriculture in cooperation
with state authorities.
The food administration grain cor.
poration on Sept. began to buy and
distribute the wheat crop of the
United States at the basic price fixed
by President Wilson-s2.2 bushel
for No. | northern at Chicago.
German language newspapers, com.
menttng on Americas reply to the
pope, agreed that the best chance for
peace Is a continuation OF the demo.
cratization movement. which they de-
clare is now progressing in Germany.
The Nebraska District Exemption
Board is granting drafted farmers who
are needed In the harvest fields the
time necessary to bring their corn to
the crib before reporting for duty.
Dec. is the date set for the farmers
to report at camp.
The route of Dr. Frederick Cook In
his journey toward the North Pole
was retraced by Donald Macmillan,
the explorer. who has Just returned
from the Arctic. according to a state
ment by Macmillan at the home of rel.
atives In freeport, Maine.
Over 100 vessels soon are to be
taken from the Great lakes to the
Atlantic coast to increase the ocean
tonnage.
A mysterious scheme for utilizing
by-products which may. It is said. rev.
olutionize the meat industry and lower
prices is under consideration BY Chi.
cago packers.
Choice beeves sold Aug. ~ at the
Chicago Union stockyards At 1880,
new high price record for cattle on
the hoof. The new figure was so
cents higher than the record price -
tablished last week.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-09-06
BIaamist and Safe Robber.

Colorado Springs.-Floyd Overstake,
charged with embezzlement Of funds
belonging to the Santa F9 railroad,
confessed to Harry Pinnock, special
agent for the Colorado Midland. ac-
cording to the latter. that he robbed
the safe in the Midland depot at New
castle, Colo. July 27. the same date he
married Miss Margaret Doyle Of that
place. He says he is a bigamist, hav.
ing one wife in Denver. according to
Pinnock. and that he got sl26 from
the safe at Newcastle.