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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-02-15
Silver Plume Notes

Mrs. Jesse Williams is quite sick.
Mrs. N. George has the grippe.
Mrs. GLEASON is quite i'll with
the grippe.
Mrs. George Chappell is now
able to be up.
Rev Fish was a visitor to our
city Tuesday.
Mrs. Bucceloni and family have
moved 10 Denver.
William Stephens went to Idaho
Springs for few days.
The Red Cross is experiencing
some difficulty in getting yarn.
The Wasatch laid off several
miners at the Mendoza last week.
Henry Poirson has been on the
sick list for more than week.
Miss Jennie Cottingham of
Cheyenne is here for short visit.
The Red Cross Junior movie
show last Saturday was we'll at
tended.
Only a few from the Plume at
tended the Firemen' dance at
Georgetown.
Valentine Day has come and
gone. Soon we will have Chick
enless day" too.
A great many people will be
disappointed to lea1n that George
Bracken will not remain in the
Plume.
Mrs. Jesse Bartholomi and
daughter, Dixon, left Tuesday for
Sterling, where they will stay for
six weeks.
Everett Edwards was unfortun-
ate enough to contract the measles,
and is now doing his best to get
rid of them.
Al Cottingham arrived Tuesday
evening from Camp Funston for
short visit with the home folks.
Judging from AIS looks, army life
surely agrees with him.
Mrs. Dave Williams received a
telegram from Meeker, Colo, Tues.
day, telling of the death of her
father, Mr.. Watkins. Mr.. and
Mrs. Williams left at once for
Meeker.
Immediately after Lent there
will be big dance at Silver Plume
by the Red Cross. Leach's or
chestra has been engaged to furn-
ish the music. A general good
time is assured.
Sam Galva and Ernest Bucce-
loni, who have been running a
pool hall here for more than a
year, came to the conclusion that
there is nothing in the business
and closed their doors. With a
number of the boys already in the
army service and more of them to
go the pool business in seriously
affected all over the country.
The dance and minstrel show
given by the fremen Monday
night was a success in every way
The total receipts were $l6S, and
after all expenses are paid the
boys figure on clearing about $50.
The rink was warm (tor q change)
and every one said the supper
could not be beat. AT the meeting
Wednesday night it will be de-
cided what to do with the money.
Txa,n Cnnf nj Cn1id
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-02-15
Notice of Adjustment Day
Estate Of Barrett G. Jacob, deceased

Estate Of Barrett G. Jacob deceased.
No..........
All persons having claims against said estate
are hereby notified to present them for adjust
ment to the County Court Of Clear Creek County,
Colorado. on the 4th day Of March. 1918.
HERBERT JOHNSON,
Administrator.
First publication. February 8. 1915
Last publication March /, 1918
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-02-15
No Claim to Exemption

MADAM, are you and your
family entirely dependent upon
your husband? p
Laws a mercy, Mr.. Ossifer do
we uns look that starvedP"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-02-15
Quandary

Nell-Oh, dear, I'm in such a
quandary.
Bell-What is it?
Nell-Jack promises to stop
drinking if 1 marry him and Tom
threatens to begin it I don't.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-02-15
Notice of Adjustment Day

Estate Of Alexander L Roy. deceased.
All persons having claims against said estate
are hereby notified to present them for adjust
ment to the County Court Of Clear Creek County.
Colorado, on the 4th day of March. 1918.
ELLA NJ. ROY.
Executrix.
ERWIN L. REGENNITTER
Attorney for Executrix
First publication, February l, 1918
Last publication. March l. 1918
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-02-15
NeWSy Notes From the
Georgetown District


visitor to Denver the fore part of
the week.
Miss Blossom Hatch of Golden
came up to attend the 6remen's
dance, consequently Lawrence is
happy.
Mrs. John Lately has returned
to Camp Trad much improved,
after her short stay with friends
at the lower altitude.
Tom Straub and Fred Nelson
are able to be up and around, fol-
lowing siege of the measles con-
tracted in Denver.
Charles Brandstetter was over
from Black Hawk to spend Sun
day with the home folks. He re-
turned on Monday mornings train
There seems to be an epidemic
of la grippe in town, as quite a
number of our citizens are on the
sick list. They all complain of
having sore throat and slight
fever.
Fred P Dewey is much elated
over the safe arrival of his son
Robert in France. AS the boy is
ambitious, Mr.. Dewey has reason
to expect good reports of his activ-
tiles in the trenches.
Mrs. P. P. Graham of Denver
came up to see how the ''lesser
half" is getting along with his
patching stunt. She wanted to
be sure that Hoover's orders are
being strictly adhered to.
Leonard Horey, who died in
Denver Wednesday of last week
at the home of his daughter, was
an old-time resident of George.
town, and had been one of our
most highly respected citizens.>
Joe Beamer, who on December
"a passed forged check on G. Fl
Anderson Of Empire, was this
week turned over to Sheriff Straub
by the Denver authorities and re-
turned to Georgetown for his pre-
liminary hearing.
Ed. Harper has been confined to
his home this week, with what
Threatened to develop into pneu
monia. Latest reports are that
his condition is much improved,
with good prospects of his being
up and attending to routine bust
ness in few days
Judge Royal R. Graham returned
from his trip to Oregon fully sat
istied that there is no place like
Colorado. Yet he predicts a great
future for the northwest, which
is vast empire in itself. with un-
bounded undeveloped resources.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Bloch announce
the coming marriage OF their
daughter Iska to Mr.. Harry Rat
holz of Omaha early next month.
Mr.. Ratholz had been a resident OF
Georgetown for many years, but is
now in the employ of the Pullman
company at Omaha.
The Red Cross chapter is some
what handicapped in their efforts
by the shortage of yarn, which it
seems almost impossible to secure.
And yet the large number of USE
full articles turned out by the
different members would indicate
much activity among them.
Miss Patricia Noone has been
busy all week packing up" pre-
paratory to moving to Denver,
where she expects to make her
future home. Her friends, which
are numerous, are sorry to lose
her, but trust the lower altitude
may restore her to her former
good health.
If a warm" reception is any
criterion of the esteem in which
Manning Barber and his bride are
held in Georgetown, that offered
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-02-15
Beginning EARLY

"Dad," said the little maid of
twelve summers, 'every morning
when l am going to school the
bovs catch hold of me and kiss
me-
"Well, Ethel" replied dad, look
ing over his newspaper, "why
don't you run away from them?"
Ethel fidgeted and cast her eyes
down on the carpet.
II did one morning." she said,
hesitatingly, land they-t h ey
didn't chase me"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-02-15
The Complexion Soap

The Complexion Soap
that we sell at our popular Drug
Store is one that is making some
beautiful compilations for the
young ladies of this town. Com
mercial travellers have asked us
where the girls get their bloom.
Other Toilet Supplies
that are equally effective in their
different uses, and all marked at
prices that put them in the reach
of all. Prescriptions filled as care
fully and promptly as always.
H. E.. MACHOL
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-06-20
LABOR QUOTAS JULY IS
NonessentiaIs May Close to Re-
Iieve "PeriIouS Shortage"
Manufacturers Must Help Government,
War Labor Board Announces
at Conference.

Washington industries OF the
United States are 'perlously short OF
men"
The shortage must be relieved "at
any cost
Nonessential plants may have TO
close
Sacrifice and loss may have to be
endured "by man after man"
All manufacturers will be forced to
cooperate with the government IN Its
man finding task.
"PitiIess publicity" will be the por-
tion of every employer who fails to do
his part
These were the striking features OF
the governments war labor program
driven home to the heads of the United
States employment service system of
the department Of labor in attendance
at the first national war labor confer
ence here Representatives from all
states were present
The speakers were officials OF the
department of labor. The policies out.
lined were declared to be those OF the
administration.
The federal employment service VIII
begin the exclusive handling Of COM
mon labor recruiting on July ID. Later,
II will take over skilled labor recruit.
ing. Eventually it is planned to pre-
vent any employer from hiring man
unless he has a card issued to him
by the employment service.
Between now and July 10, the va
rious war Industries are to send to the
employment service estimates Of their
common labor requirements. State
quotas then will be determined,
Assistant Secretary Of Labor Louis
+. Post asserted that "by the time the
peace treaty is signed the old division
between employers and employees as
distinct classes will have passed
away"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-06-20
The Presidents Proclamation for
War Savings I

is Of nations armies all OF l00-
economically ndusry adjusted toward
conditions part conflict
The problem before ia not primarily financial problem but
rather problem production
the labor necessary the and
equipment OF and navy
OF essentials the
products the farm and factories
transportation all which the and
their best for purposes
which seek obtained only by the
ticipaton every young old national
therefore that people
themselves suggested by the Secretary OF the Treas
their
all fields winning of the
fuel materials every kind
essential health efficiency,
OF loyalty all they
Liberty bonds and War Savings Stamps.
the Treasury Department Of
that the opportunity
To thrift peacemes
desperate civilized world to-day materials
the of individual thrift
is a patriotic duty and necessity
to all either Liberty bonds Savings
thrift and
securities do likewise and to
o extent Of their
Government securities transfers the purcha
ing power of money
degree does buy competition with the
Government
earnestly appeal every and child to pledge
2Sh June constantly and buy
securities of the Government and to do
Societies
great volunteer production home
be unenisted on that day
WOODROW WILSON.
Washington, D. c., May 80 1918 N
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-06-20
HUGE Munitions Orders VIII
Withdraw Metal From
Other Uses.
ALLIES TO RECEIVE A PART.
Nation May Require Entire Output for
Period Of Wat-situation Serious
Not Only for French Army.
But American Forces, Too.

Washington Huge orders for muni'
tions aud steel supplies which have
come Unexpectedly from General Per
shing In the last few days created the
prospect that the entire iron and steel
output for the rest of the war would
be used for direct military and naval
purposes Edwin Il. Parker, chairman
of the priorities division of the War
Industries Board, said that II had be
come evident that the demand far ex.
cecded not only the present supply
but II was feared the supply that could
be made available during the war.
Statements current here were that
General Pershing has asked for 1880
900 tons OF projectiles and shells In
excess of estimates that were made
earlier IN the year and also for 1900.
900 tons Of railroad rails and other
steel products. Compliance with this
request, II was said, would result In
the withdrawal Of steel from every
other use In this country and concen-
trate 1t on vital needs for winning the
war.
II was understood that under the
pooling plan discussed at the War
Council some of the supplies repre-
sented by General Pershing's new or
ders Will go to the British and French
armies The needs Of the French have
been suddenly augmented by reason OF
the fact that certain industries as well
as iron and coal mines fell into the
hands OF the Germans in the recent
drive
More than 100000 shells and projec-
tiles weighing about 100000 tons
have been used by each side since the
beginning Of the German drive on
March 81 IL was stated here.
The new request from General Per
shlng was for two-thirds of that vol
ume Of munitions Neither officials of
the War Industries Board nor other de-
partments held out any assurance that
the maximum of General pershing's $
needs in this line was 10 be found in
the latest requests that have come
from hih In fact they were regarded
as forerunners OF other orders of pos
sibly greater proportions.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-06-20
THREE sLAYERs DIE IN CHAIR.
Largest Number TO Be Executed at
One Time Since Gunmen.

New York-Three murderers were
executed at Sing Sing late Thursday
night-the largest number TO die AT
one time since the four gunner were
punished for the shooting of Herman
Rosenthal four years ago.
Alvah Briggs. Stephen Lischuk and
Hyman Ostrausky were the men
Briggs killed four persons at Pots
dam, ~ Y, a year ago infatuated
with Harriet Ladue, seventeen, he
tried to abduct her When the girls
aunt interfered he shot her, A broth
er, Joseph Ladue entered the house
and Briggs killed him. Henry Ladue,
second brother, ran for physician
and both men we're killed as they en-
tered the house Briggs started of
with the girl, who finally induced him
TO let her 90 and give himself up.
Stephen Lischuk was convicted with
John Kushneruk OF robbing and muir.
dering Badis Comskey AT Mlneville,
y Y. IN November, 1915 He saw
kushnieruk 20 TO his death three
weeks ago.
The crime for which Hyman Ostran-
sky gave his life was the killing OF
Dorah Cohen on East Broadway last
November He had been In the death
house only six months, which is much
shorter period than usual.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-06-20
Move Carefully Planned by Hin.
denburg Met and Com.
pIetely Nullifled.
HIS LAST CHANCE PASSING.
ing Point Fooled by American Re-
Inducements - The German
Morale Shaken.

With the French Armies The fifth
day OF the battle marked the definite
check of the German operations after
gains of little importance and prodi-
gsus losses The credit goes In no
small degree to the general command
ing the army that held the sector, who
more than justified his already bril-
liant reputation.
Ii Is now known that the big French
counterattack on the left which he
launched on Tuesday was a veritable
stroke of genius, as an essential factor
OF the enemy plan was an immediate
advance In that very region With the
object of reaching the Aronde valley
SO as to turn the French center and
undertake converglng movement
upon Compiegnc.
The complete dislocatlon of the pro.
jected attack and the substantial prog.
ress Of the French despite the very
heavy forces opposite to them that had
been moved up In preparation for II,
threw the whole German tactical
scheme out OF gear Hindenburg at
tempted to counter-eight hours after
the French advance began-by pow
erful diversion between the Aisne and
Vlllers- Cotterets forest. Here, too, the
Germans were checked by the troops
In line.
In desperation strong forces, estimat-
ed at 10000 to 10000 men, were flung
against the rewon line from Courcelles
to Merry. The result was literally dis
astrous. The French soldiers, keyed
to the highest pitch by the successes
of the last 4S hours, surpassed their
former performances and refused to
allow the Germans to gain yard OF
ground. After eight hours vain ana
costly efforts the attack was abandon
ed through sheer exhaustion.
As the situation stands today the al
lies have won great victory In one OF
the hardest fought battles of the war.
and carefully planned move In Hin
denburgs desperate struggle against
time has been met and nullified. The
Germans have also learned to their
cost that the American troops are al
ready to be counted with. The enemy,
whose morale Is daily weakening un'
der the strain Of nonsuccesses ana
never ending calls upon his strength,
has received bitter reminder OF the
American menace. which more than
any other factor is responsible for his
convulsive striving after speedy deci'
sion.
Large forces are still held In reserve
by the German command, and where
they will be thrown into the next greet
effort to end the war is now subject
for speculation.
With the obviously stiffened allied
power exhibited In the last offensive,
confidence In Fochs ability TO stem the
new tide when II sweeps forward ~
markedly increased
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-06-20
new ENGLAND news
:. IN TABLOID FORM
Items Of Interest From All
Sections Of YankeeIand

Damage estimated at more than ST.
900 600 was caused to the apple or
chards OF Maine by the severe cold OF
last winter. State Horticulturls'
Frank H. Dudley on VIDE tour of in
spection, found that, contrary to a
very general belief, location and To-
cal conditions made no difference
whatever-apple trees however situ-
ated with regard to exposure, and
whether they bore heavily or lightly
last season, suffered alike from the
blight OF frosty gales. The conclu-
sion is forced that II Maine "a 10
avoid a repetition OF this disaster
harder apple than the Baldwin must
be found for cultivation here. It Is
desired that the substitute shall have
the good coloring, flavor and size OF
the Baldwin, and that II shall have
good keeping qualities. The dues-
ton of substitute will be brought
up for discussion at meeting OF
orchardists to be held in conjunction
with the meeting of the Maine Fruit
Growers Exchange in Auburn on June
81
American academic honors were
added to the many diplomatic distinc'
tions already bestowed upon Isabel
Anderson. wife OF Larz Anderson, o.
Boston and Washington, when. at It's
Commencement this week. George
Washington University conferred up
on her the honorary degree OF Doctor
OF Letters 'in recognition OF hei
achievements as a writer and th'
noble work she has done during tht
war for the wounded and distressed
OF her own and other nations" II Il
the first time In its history OF near!
one hundred years that woman hai
received an honorary degree from
this institution.
At meeting OF the Lynn schoo
committee, Mayor Walter II. Cream
er, chairman Of the committee, had
committee appointed TO investigate
the character OF German text books
used In the schools. He stated ina
while he was not opposed TO tht
teaching OF German In the school. be-
cause he believed all should kno"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-06-20
STOP AUSTRIAN DRIVE
Heaviest Fighting Occurs on
Asiago Plateau.
Teutons Cross Piave at Three Places,
but Are Unable to Follow
Up Advantage.

Rome The great Austrian offensive
In Italy seems TO be disappointment
TO the enemy in its early stages.
Al no point have the Austrlans
made important progress, while on
many sectors the allies already have
re-established the lines they held
when the drive began
Along the 100 mile front, from the
Asiago plateau among the mountains
to the Adriatic Sea. the battle con-
tinues unabated. A succession of des-
perate efforts have broken against the
positions
Failure TO hold their gains in the
mountain region was admitted by the
Vienna War Office. Superior allied
counter attacks on the Italian left,
west OF the Brenta. forced the Aus
trians to evacuate the wooded zone
OF the Seven Communes. East of the
Brenta Italian assaults, accompanied
by a thanking artillery fire, forced the
enemy to withdraw from Rabero Noun.
tain. Austrian forces still hold the
west slopes of Mount Grappa. Vienna
asserted
The capture OF 10000 prisoners is
claimed by the Vienna War Office,
6,Oo0 on the mountain front and TO-
900 along the Piave. But against this
is a toll OF 1900 prisoners taken by
the defenders, in addition to terrific
losses inflicted on the attacking forces
by the allied artillery.
On the British front, near Asiago,
west of the Brenta Riya, brilliant
counter attack has elected the Aus.
trians from all the positions captured
Saturday In the first rush, when the
Austrians had penetrated two-thirds
OF mile on front OF mile and a
half
on the French front. between the
Brenta and Piave rivers, the offensive
also seems TO have been checked
Enemy troops succeeded In crossing
the PIave al three points on the Vene.
tian Plains-near Nervesa. Fagare
and Musile Rome stated At no place,
however. were they able TO follow up
their advantage They were closely
pressed by the Italian troops, and Sc.
we're losses inflicted.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-06-20
CONTINUALLY ATTACK U-BOAT8
Geddes Says Destruction Of subma'
rines ONruns Builders.

Londsn In an interview with the
London correspondent Of the Petit Pa
rlsien Sir Eric Geddes, first lord Of
the admiralty. had the following ia
say with regard to submarines:
'"The allied navles continue 10 sink
more German submarines than the
enemy can build II is certainly fact
that since January we, have sunk more
submarines than they have built. We
attack their submarines seventy timea
week on the average
"We base our returns OF submarines
destroyed only on those we are sure Of
having seen wrecks or captured the
crews, but most OF the other subma'
rines hit are In urgent need Of repairs
and II is evident that the results Of
many Of our attacks are unknown
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-06-20
WORLDS NEWS IN
CONDENSED FORM

NEW YORk.-Jeremiah o'Leary IL
captured In Sara, Wash, hamlet
near the Pacific coast without post
office The de0th penalty can be In.
hicted under the charge against him
interfering with the war aims Of the
United States. He expresses anxiety
10 take the witness stand 10 save his
brother, John j., now on trial charged
with aiding In Peremiah's flight
WAsHikGTok.--in urging perma
nent Increase Of the nayy's personnel
to l3l ,4S5, Secretary Daniels indorses
statements Of Rear Admlrals Benson
and Palmer, who declare the shortage
Of flag officers and men is danger.
LONDON. - Sir Arthur Fell an.
nounces In London that a tunnel under
the English channel will be built aftes
-
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-06-20
PITH OF THE
w AR NE w s

The Norwegian ships ssmsa and
krinssJas. both small, are sunk by
U boats 30 miles OF the Virginia
eapes. The survivors are picked w
by passing vessels.
The Huns made a futile attempt &c
cross the max river nesr the Oise,
but were thrown back by the French.
who took 20 prisoners In other local
operations and elected from Hisray
some Germans who had gained a
footing In the village.
Reports coming from central powers
Indicate that grave crisis 10 at
hand In Austria, and that much po-
Iitieai unrest exists In Bulgaria.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-06-20
NAVY HAS SUNK 20 U BOATS.
Senator Weeks Gives Record Of Re
suits Since Jan. I.

Boston --"Since Jan. ] our navy has
sunk % German submarines. and our
sailors should have the credit for IL, .
said United States Senator John w.
Weeks, member Of the Senate Military
Affairs Committee, In addressing the
Massachusetts Laundry Owners As
sociation.
Il believe when heroic deed is
done II should be made public" ex.
claimed the Bay State senator.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-06-20
The Governors Proclamation

United States called the Nation uni
labor and materials vay
Therefore, Horace Graham hereby set aside Friday
special the registration pledges
winning the | request that all
aid the nfment of such pledges
War Savings Stamps during the
pledges appointed OF
who m conduct June %
preceding
gjotic meeting in community
evening represented pledge
given, to buy War Savings Stamps.
HORACE F. GRAHAM,
Governor.
Montpelier VT, 5, 1918