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The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-11-16

Last Tuesday night the barn
back of Jim Hathaway's place
caught fire sometime between IL
and II o'clock. The fremen ex-
perienced great difficulty in making
hose connections and i'll getting up
to the scene of the fire. The build
ing was completely destroyed.
After having been thoroly ad-
justed, the Midland Mines COM
pany's mill, under the supervision
OF Philip Collins, is now running
to its full capacity. and turning
out a superior grade of concen-
trates. The development at the
mine for the past several months
was of such nature as to open up
large reserves, insuring sufficient
material to keep the mill in con-
slant operation for many years.
The local branch of the Y. NJ.
G. A. will have charge of the supper
to De served on Friday, Nov. 90,
in connection with the Old Missouri
fire company's dance. Arrange
ments have been completed for a
big time for all who attend this
dance, and it is hoped that a large
and appreciative crowd will gather
to show their good will toward the
fire department, for in fact this is
a department dance, though given
under the auspices of one of the To-
cal companies. The main object in
view is the beginning of the fund
which will be raised by the de-
partment and designated as the
convention fund.-. The other
companies are busily engaged in
planning some rare and choice en-
tertainments, which will be staged
in the near future and on the whole
the present outlook for some real
good times is very promising.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-11-16
Have You One
OF These Books?

The following is list of some
books that are missing from the
Idaho Springs school library.
Our citizens are earnestly re-
quested to see whether any books
bearing the school stamp have
been overlooked in their homes
If SO, will they please return them
to the school for the benefit of the
pupils. -.-..
The John Stoddard Lectures. . Vol
An American Anthology 80. Stedman
A Victorian Anthology ....,... Stedman
Old Curiosity Shop ............D Dickens
Little Dorm t.... Dickens
David Copperfied .......... Dickens
Henry Esmond .1hackeray
The Newcomers. ................La Lamb
Tales from Shakespeare ... White head
The Standard Bearer. Media
Panama and Its Bridge of Water
The Story of Agriculture in the United
HtateS. ....... odnloru
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-11-16
A Year OF Cheer

A lot of good fortune is in store for
those families who are on The You tn s
Companion subscription list for 1918
"a year of cheer.
There will be IL glorious serial or
group stories, ranging from girls
war story by Grace S. Richmond and
Indian adventures by James Willard
Schultz, to the unrivaled tales Of
former days by G. A. Stephens.
The charm of Companion stories lies
in the fact that whether they are
especially written for boys or for girls.
everyone enjoys them to the full. Then
there are special pages for the Family,
Boys, Girls, and even for little Children
while the Editorial Page, Current
Events and a Doctors Corner supply
all the requirements of the family for
good reading. And this particular feast
can come from no other source.
The Companion alone is $500, but
by special arrangement new subscribers
for The Companion can also, by adding
only Is cents, have McCall's Magazine
for 1918, both publications for only
1928.
This two-at one,price offer includes:
l. The Youths Companion-52 issues
in 1918.
2. All remaining 1917 issues of The
Companion free.
8. The Companion Home Calendar for
1918.
a. McCall's Magazine-12 fashion num-
bers in 1918.
All For Only 1925
THE YOUTHS COMPANION
Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass
New subscriptions received at this Office.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-11-16
Big Dance at Georgetown
Thanksgiving Night

The La dies of the Catholic
church, Georgetown, are to give
an entertainment Nov. 30, Thanks
giving Day. 1t will be in the
form OF a concert, and one of
Denvers best entertainers will be
on the program.
Georgetow~ has the good fortune
to have in its midst one of her
native born sons, Mr.. Russell
Denney, who is well known in San
Francisco circles, where he has a
great reputation as singer. He
will be heard on this occasion also.
The best local talent will also
appear. >Leach's orchestra will
furnish the music. The dance
and supper will follow the concert.
Look out for further details in
next weeks Siftings.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-11-16
The Difference.

A genius can no more help being n
genius than crazy man can help be-
ing crazy. 1t just happens that when
the genius does what he considers a
smart thing, it is smart; but when the
poor crazy man does his best ii turns
out to be foolish.-Ed Howe's Monthly.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-11-16
His Compromise.

"You shouldn't have spun your TOP
again, Robbie. Mollie can't say hei
prayers with it humming away like
that" That's all right, mother. It.
humming hymn
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-11-16
Our Neiqhbor's, Burden,

If u little fairy should appear and
make visible the load every mortal car
result, and our sympathies and char
ity broaden.--New York Evening Sun.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-11-16
why Boys Leave the Farm.

The St. Louis Globe-Democrat tells
whole lot in few lines when Ii
says: Best reason We have heard yet
why boys leave the farm is because
Willie's calf grows to be pas cow"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-11-16
Invisible Asset,

She-"So you are engaged to Mis-.
Baggs. I'm sure l can't see anything
attra about that woman" He
"Neither can l see it; but it's in the
bank, all right. boston Transcript.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-11-16
Power of First Impressions,

In spite of the fact that she has
often been corrected our fair young
friend Chloripda still calls it the par
tial post.--New Orleans State.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-11-16

Martin Michel has a badly iniur-
ed foot, the result of having it run
over by a heavy wagon while at
work. He will be compelled to
rest up tor a while.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-11-16
NeWSy Notes From the
Georgetown District


week.
Harry Ratholes of Omaha visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Block during
the week.
Attorney Regennitter was up
from Idaho Springs on business
Tuesday.
E. S. Wizard was business visitor
to Denver during the fore part of
this week.
Mrs. F. H. Graham and Mrs. L.
w. Wider have returned from a
short trip to Denver.
p. P. Bar bour of Idaho has been
transacting business in George
town during the week.
Ed Larson, who has been in
Montana for some time, returned
to Georgetown last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Weaver are
spending the winter in Julesburg
with their daughter, Mrs. Babcock.
Little J. J. White fell from a
wagon in which he was playing
last week, and broke his collar
bone.
Dewey Lake and mother have
returned to Georgetown, after a
visit of several weeks i'll Cripple
Greek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brand
stetter and daughter Miss Phyllis
returned the first of the week from
trip to Denver.
Thomas Kendall has returned
from Gilpin county to devote his
attention to the mining interests
of the Dropner Mining company.
Mrs. P. Gardner and little
daughter have returned to their
home in Trinidad after a lengthy
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad
Criley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Garrison
of Golden motored up to George
town on Tuesday, where Mrs.
Garrison is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Cunningham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Neil Randall of
Pella, Ohio, arrived in Georgetown
last week for visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. j. S. Randall. Neil is glad
to be out of the newspaper game
and is prospecting in the Buckeye
state.
While unloading coal last week,
George Eustice, who has been en-
ployed by Fountain & McBreen,
fell and broke two of the tendons
on his left foot. DR.. Kirby has
fixed him up, and this week he is
about town On clutches.
Culbertson & Hamilton had a
ten-ton shipment the first of the
week from the new Boston lode
that returned sixty percent lead,
Is ounces silver and tenth of an
ounce in gold. Their streak is
large and gives every evidence of
being regular weekly shipper.
Dame Rumor says that during
The holidays there will be heard
the sound of wedding bells for two
of the most popular young men
of Georgetown. We are not at
liberty at this time to mention
any names, but will say that there
will in all probability be vacancy
in the roll of teachers of Colorado
and Wyoming before another year
has commenced.
Chief P. p. Graham of the fire
department has been appointed
fire warden, and he in turn is con-
templating the appointment of the
various foremen of the different
fire companies a fire warden for
his territory. Under such an ar
rangement it is hoped that the
dangers of fires will be reduced
to the minimum, and the property
owners protected toa much more
efficient degree.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1917-11-16
Silver Plume Notes

ho bIlAC las SiOoNNe
down.
Mr.. and Mrs. Day have gone to
Denver.
Roy Nelson went to Denver
Wednesday.
Francis Garrett went to Denver
Tuesday afternoon.
Charles Lerchen of Dumont was
in town Thursday.
AL Richards is here from Neder-
land looking for house.
Philip Poirson is getting along
as well as could be expected.
Arthur Davis made an important
trip to Idaho Springs last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Mayley left
Silver Plume Monday morning.
Mrs. Fl. l.. Roberts is visiting
in Idaho Springs and in Denver.
Charles O'Connell and Roy
Nelson were working on the dam
last week.
DIR. Templeton is the name of
our new M. D., who will cast his
lot with us.
1t is rumored that Mr., and Mrs.
Jack Richards are coming to Silver
Plume to live.
George darlington was pass
enger to Denver Monday on the
afternoon train.
Harry hampshire and family
and Mrs. John Catren motored to
Denver Tuesday.
Frank Rice has decided to locate
elsewhere and said goodbye to his
Silver Plume friends.
George Wetzel has opened up
the old Hall tunnel that had been
idle for over twenty years.
Frank Poirson and ia mi y
moved into Mrs. Woodward's house
on Gay street last Sunday.
Silver Plume has a new butcher
by the name of Frank Longnecker
and he halls from Denver.
Tom Calvin and family are
moving into the old Payne home
which they have purchased.
John Rowe has returned from
a trip to Denver and Boulder,
where he was visiting relatives.
Roy Nelson went up to Boericke
last Sunday to see about getting a
! job in the prosperous molybdenum
camp.
DIR. d'Amours, who was practic-
ing medicine here recently, has
joined the Royal Army Medical
Corps.
Jerry Simpson is getting an
other big shipment of ore ready
for the Newton mill at Idaho
Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Milliren of
Georgetown motored up Tuesday
to visit Mrs. Milliren s sister. Mrs
Frank Poirson.
The Wellington company ship
ped a wagon load of ore from the
Zero to the sampler in George
town last week.
E. L. Work and family, who
have come here from Nederland
are moving into the Roberts house
across from the school.
The Wellington company, after
sampling the Seven-Thirty group,
couldn't agree on terms, and have
returned to Breckenridge.
Miss Minnie Magnetic, Mrs.
Wheeler, Mrs. Coughlin and Roy
Wheeler motored up from Denver
Sunday to visit relatives here.
Four government surveyors are
surveying at the foot of Loveland
Pass. They are Rockschloud,
Jefferys, E. Mills and J. Krul.
Frank Crosno, the insurance
agent, has gone to the metropolis
of Clear Creek county to write
The midland journal., 1917-08-17

to their happiness. The man lived en-
tirely outside of himself; he utterly
lacked the power of self-amusement.
He refused to frequent the theater, os-
tensibly because Of their secret, in
reality because of his shame at allow
ing her to work. AS Lorelei came to
know him better and to understand the
conflicting forces within him. she be-
gan to wonder how long he could hold
himself true to his bargain.
During the first week of their mar
ried life his system struggled to throw
off the effects of his recent dissipa-
tions, and in consequence 1t craved
only rest. Greatly encouraged by this
lack of desire, he boasted that the bat
tie was already won, and Lorelei pre-
tended to agree with him.
She did not deceive herself, however
and a brief experience convinced her
that to be merely a wife to one of
Bob's vagrant disposition was not
enough; that in order to keep his new
self alive she must also be his sweet
heart, his chum, and his partner. If
she failed in any one of these roles dis
aster was bound to follow. But to
succeed in them all, when there was
no love to strengthen her, was by no
means easy. Always she felt a great
emptiness, and disappointment that
her life had been so crookedly fash
ioned; sometimes she even felt de-
graded, and wondered If she were do
ing right, after all.
In the course Of a fortnight Bob be-
gan to grow restless. One evening
when he came for her she saw that he
was nervous; strained. tired look had
crept into his eyes, and she thought
she understood Nevertheless his spir-
The midland journal., 1917-08-17

OF necessity the two lived in the
closest intimacy, than which nothing is
ordinarily more fatal to domestic hap
piness. But Bob was unique; he did
not tire; he began to rely upon Lorelei
as a sick man leans upon his nurse,
and to worship her as man worships
his sweetheart. There was more than
passion In his endearments now.
But it was discouraging to the girl.
who gained no strength from her pen
ance and derived no satisfaction what
ever in service for services sake. The
whole arrangement tried her patience
desperately; she was weary in mind
and body, and looked back with regret
upon her former easy life. There was
no time now for recreation-Bob had
to be amused Salary day assumed a
new Importance, and she began to
count the cost of every purchase.
So spring went and midsummer
came. 1t was terribly hot in the city;
the nights were breathless, the days
were glaring, and this heat was espe-
cially trying to one in Bob's condition.
In his periods of gayety he showered
his wife with attentions and squan-
dered every dollar he could borrow in
presents for her; in his hours of depres-
sion he was everything strange, morose
and irritable.
Without her knowledge he applied to
his old firm for salaried position and
was refused. He appealed to Merkle
with the same result, but succeeded in
borrowing a thousand dollars, with
which he bought Lorelei set of black
opals, going into debt for half the
price.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17

its were ebullient. When they reached
home he ushered her into the apart
ment with a flourish, and Lorelei was
amazed to find their table set with
strange linen, silver and china and the
dining room decorated as If for a
party.
"Who's coming? What on earth?"
she exclaimed.
"a little surprise. A supper for just
you and me, my dear"
1t was one of his whims. During
the meal he made elaborate speeches
in the names of his friends. His
imaginary guests congratulated him;
in empty glasses they toasted the bride,
they extolled her beauty, they praised
his own gallantry, and vaunted his
conquest of the demon rum. But when
all traces Of the feast had disappeared
he swooped down out of the clouds and
confessed miserably:
II thought l could kid myself, but 1
can't. l want drink. I-want-a-
drink! God! how want it!''
Lorelei went swiftly to him. "The
| fight is just beginning, Bob. You're
doing nobly."
SIT isn't thirst" he explained, and
she saw that same strained uneasiness
in his bright eyes. I'm not thirsty
I'm shaky inside. l get tired Of fight
ing"
Lorelei nodded sympathetically.
That's why it's so hard to reform;
ones conscience tires, but temptation
is always fresh. You must keep busy"
sim going to work"
"No, no! Not yet" she cried, quick
ly. "You must fight it out where can
help"
Bob smiled gratefully. you're a
thoroughbred. l promised to let you
have your way, and you shall. Even
if we lose the patient it will be dandy
operation"
For the first time in her life LOrelei
really worked, and worked not for her
self, but for another. Although the
experience was interesting in its nov
city, the result remained unsadsfac-
tory, for not only did love fail to re-
spond to these sacrifices, but she could
see no improvement in Bob's condition.
The thing she fought was impalpable.
yet enormous; it was weak, yet strong
it seemed to sleep, yet it was ever
awake.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
CHAPTER XXI.

1t still lacked something of luncheon
time when Bob Wharton swung into
Fifth avenue. He was in fine fettle
with the certainty of an agreeable hour
with his tailor. It was always pleas
ure to deal with Kurtz, for in his shop
customers were treated with the most
delicate consideration. Statesmen, cut
ters, filters. all were pleasant acquaint-
ances. Kurtz himself was an artist;
he was also a person of generally cul-
tivated taste and a man about town.
His books were open only to those he
considered his equals. A stony-faced
doorman kept watch and ward in the
Gothic hallway to discourage the gen.
eral public from entering the premi-
ses. The fact that Bob owed several
hundred dollars dismayed that young
man not in the least. for Kurtz never
mentioned money matters.
CTO BE CONTINUED1
The midland journal., 1917-08-17

flag. as man flaps dusty garment.
so did Bob shake his victim. Jim strug-
gled,. he clawed, he kicked. he yelled I;
his arms threshed loosely, like the linn
ber appendages to stuffed figure.
When Bob emerged from the rear
room he found the barber shop in con-
fusion. Tony was leading charge.
but he fell back at sight Of the flushed
victor.
at was nothing but little family
affair."" Bob reassured him. NOW. if
you please. III borrow a hairbrush.
In front of mirror he tidled himself,
The midland journal., 1917-08-17

| trict next day and resumed his quest
| ment at himself and at the world in
general.
He took up the search with dogged
| determination that was quite unlike
him. One after another he canvassed
his friends for position, and finally,
as If ill fortune could not withstand
his fervor, he was successful. 1t was
not much of a job that was offered him,
t1t he snapped at it, and returned
home that evening in the best of humor.
Already the serious issues of the
morning were but memory; he burst
in upon Lorelei like gale, shouting:
"I'm ichalk-boy at Crosset & Meyers,
so you can give Bergman your notice
| tonight"
"What's the salaryY'
"It isn't salary; it's humiliation
twenty-five a'week is the total insult"
"Why, Bob! That won't keep two
and the family"
''The family" He quieted himself
with an effort. "Well, you give your
notice, anyhow. I'll spear the coin for
both establishments somehow. Come!
insist. l want to be able to shave
myself without blushing."
Lorelei's objections were not easily
overcome, but at last, in view of the
fact that the summer run of the Revue
was drawing to a close and the show
would soon take to the road, she al
lowed herself to be persuaded.
Throughout the next week Bob
Wharton really tried to make good. He
was enthusiastic; the excitement Of
actual accomplishment was so novel
that he had not time to think of liquor.
When Saturday came and he found
himself in possession of honestly
earned funds he felt soul-satisfying
ease. He decided to invest his first
savings in a present for Lorelei, then
a graver sense Of responsibility seized
him, and he sent them to Mrs. Knight.
Then he set out to find Jim. At Tony
the Barber's shop, in the rear room,
he found his brother-in-law playing
cards with pop-eyed youth and re-
Bob's greeting was hearty. Eve
ming, James," he cried. Feel like tax
ing your beating here?"
"Eh? What's the matter?" Jim
rose from his chair with a shocked in
tensity Of gaze.
give come to return your last call.
Alas, James, am weak vessel! Your
work was coarse, but fell for it," To
the other occupants of the room he
apologized. "I'm sorry to spoil your
little game of authors, but necessity
prods me-" He extended a muscular
hand for Jim's collar and found it.
Mr.. Armistead was Of the emotional
kind; he went to the rescue of his
friend; but when Bob's fist buried it.
self in the spongy region of Mr.. Armi-
stead's belt buckle that young man
promptly lost all interest in Jimmy
Knights affairs. He sat down heavily,
desperately concerned with a strange
difficulty in breathing.
Alert, aggressive, Bob turned to face
the man with the swollen ear; but
young Sullivan, being professional
fighter, made no capital of amateur af
fairs, and declined the issue with an
upraised palm.
1t was no difficult matter to chas-
tise Jim, whose spirit was as wretched
as his strength; as the wind whips
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
(TO BE CONTINUED9
Wants to Know whv.

Why is it that q careless seyen-year-
old boy can drop half-burGed match
in an alley and burn up all the barns
in the block, while an abled-bOdied
man has to use up box of matches to
get wood fire started in heater that
has draft enough to draw 81 the furni-
ture up the stoyepipe? = Lebanon
Tines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-26

at the c. o. Orfield home Sunday.
Isaac Robbins and family visited
Sunday with Jay Sellars and family.
Miss Winona Carroll is assisting
Mrs. o. E. Black with her household
work this week.
Mrs. Laura Mclaughlin and son
Julian Of Rockport, Mo-, are visitin g
at the John Sellars home.
Mrs. Jay Whartenbee and daugh-
ter Pearl returned to their home at
Louisiana Saturday.
d. A. Williams was Decatur call
er Saturday.
John Mcdowell and Alfred Miller
are assisting Reese Ellers with his
haying this week.
J. W. Sellers and son Neil were
Decatur callers Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Alley are re-
joicing over the arrival of a girl
born to them Saturday morning. Mrs
w. A. Carroll is assisting her with
her work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-26
IDekalb.

The harvesters have not complain
ed much about the weather for it
has been pretty cool.
Lucy Wells spent Friday after
noon with Mrs. Mary Wilson.
Mrs Truman Beck and daughter
Elaine were Grand River callers Sat-
urday
Miss Ruth Wilson received a let
ter from Mrs. Curt Young on Tues
day of this week stating that they
liked Montana fine although their
gardens and other grains are later
than they are here but the nights are
cooler, and they are needing rain
pretty badly Curt says he has killed
several snakes since he has been
out there and they have been big
ones. He sent rattler's rattles
back which had nine rattles on it.
Al Mckee an old resident of De-
catur county was in these parts one
day last week. 1t has been some time
since he has been visiting in these
parts.
Miss Ruth Wilson spent Saturday
afternoon with Mrs. Truman Beck
of Dekalb.
Walter Cox cut oats for Charley
Wilson Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Wilson and
Ruth and Delbert Wilson took dim
ner with Charles Wilson and family
Sunday
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-26
IOWA LEADS IN AUTOS.
Ono ca. for Every Eleven Persons In
Il Iowa California Second. u

Iowa led the United States in 1915
in the numberaof motor cars register
ed In proportion to population. She
has one car for every eleven persons.
California was close second with
one car to every twelve inhabitants.
Nebraska and South Dakota had one
for every thirteen. Arkansas could
show but one for every 116. The ay-
erage for the United States is one
car for every twenty-nine persons,
according to figures, presented by the
Office of public roads.
The New England states We're more
uniformly supplied with motor cars
than any other section. They aver
aged one car to about every twenty
seven persons. The prosperous corn
belt states also shower fairly uni
form distribution of cars. The south,
which does not possess as great mrle-
age of improved roads as other sec
tions of the country, had relative
fewer cars in proportion to popula-
tiOn