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The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1919-01-31
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Items of Interest Taken from the Siftngs of This
Corresponding Week Fifteen Years Ago

Mrs. Ne lie BalIinger, Beatrice
Rule and Ethel Bates had been on
the sick list
Mrs. NJ. W. Tanner, Mrs >. D.
Tanner and Russell Tanner had
gone to Florida for several weeks
Chamber Of Commerce Officers
were to be c. $. Birkins. f. NJ
Moscripi, John Owen, W. L. Bush
and ROYAL r Graham.
c. S Birkins, representing the
Idaho Springs Lumber company.
had purchased the famous ranch
of the late r. A. Strain, of about
600 acres, the largest tract oi
heavey timber east of the range
Everything but he timber was
then sold to johnson Brothers,
of Creswell. who controlled son e
25OO acres. About $1,000 va
involved.
Mrs E. A. Daniel gave a birth
day party for her husband John
Daniel at their home lao Miner
street. Supper was served to
Messrs. and Mesdames Charles
Devlan. William Uren, Ole San
den. John Wilkins, Thomas Rich
ard. John Trythall, Edward Egan.
John Eckstedt, John Pinch, Frank
Platt, l.. MacLean, Mrs. Alice
Korschen; Messrs. James Thomas.
Paul Francis, Horace King, Ed
Savage, Charles Theobald, Masters
Thomas Richards, Joe Richards,
Henry Kempton; Misses Nora
Egan, Susie Roberts, Mabel Ar
thur. Ruth Anderson, Frances
Smith. Mabel MacLean and Fran
ces Trythall.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1919-01-31
How the Pioneers Came
10 Silver Plume'S Site

Situated in beautiful valley OF the
Rocky mountains, within few miles
of the Continental divide, and only
fifty-four miles west of Denver is the
town Of Silver Plume-rather insight
icant in appearance but mighty in its
contribution to man of two great fac
tors of this worlds blessings-healtn
and wealth.
Surrounding the town are numerous
mines of gold and silver, lead and
zinc, which have produced over sew
enty millions of dollars, and which are
now capable of producing more than
ever before. With over fifty square
miles OF undeveloped mineral area, in
which there exist hundreds of known
ore veins awaiting the hand OF man
and ready to reward him for his eff
forts
Fifty years ago, when the first little
prospecting parties with their burros
went winding their way thru the
wild country, seeking the treasure
they believed to exist, they were in
spired by hope and trusting in Provi-
dence to lead them to their hearts de-
sire-a new country and precious
metals. | can yet see parties of four
or five, here and there, panning the
different streams during the day time
and discussing the finds at eventide,
exchanging theories and agreeing on
work for the morrow, Outlines refer
ring to their families back home and
what they were going to do when they
reached their goal sublime.
Trudging on and on. they reached
the open valley where Silver Plume
now nestles. surrounded with old
Gays peak, Torrey's, Sunrise, Griz-
lilies, the Professors. and many other
peaks towering high toward the
heavens-the mountain sides covered
with stately pines and quaking aspen,
and with columbines and myriads Of
other beautiful mountain flowers. to-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1919-01-31

Jerry Buckley received his dis
charge from Camp Funston last
week and returned home Sunday.
Charles Chappell. who was taken
to Denver last week very ill. is
slowly improving.
Mrs. Jane Horn, who has been
with her sister, Mrs. Will Rey-
nolds, in Golden for several weeks,
returned home last Friday.
Mrs. Howard Pomeroy and Mrs.
Sprague attended the funeral of
Mrs. Sprague's nephew, John
White, at Idaho Springs last Sat-
urday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1919-01-31

Fl. B. Sheldon was in California
for his health.
The Big Five central tunnel was
2,S25 feet in length, and being
driven ahead.
Contractor Garretson's large
apartment house up Soda canon
had been completed
Mrs. r. K. Graham and Miss
Elizabeth had been staying in
Denver for the baby's heath.
Mrs. Charles There had received
photo of her mother from Penn.
sylvania. The lady was 1O3 years
of age and in good health.
Miss Ruth Roberts entertained
the z. z G Finch club. Misses
Lavina Vivian. Gladys Oliver and
Alice O'Rourke were elected Off
GERS.
Miss May Oliver entertained
Misses Cora Evans, Julia Varney,
Mable Waltman, Ethel and Lettie
Robins and Opal Oxley, members
of the O. Nj. club.
Mizpah Hive, l.. 0. T. NJ. had
installed the following as officers
Margaret Robins, Fife Cassatt,
Dora Mcdonald, Hattie Knoettge
Harriet White. Gusta Smith,
Belle Baker, Lulu Hanning, Ame-
liza Page and Mary Coad. Those
who took part in the entertain.
ment were Mesdames Mason.
Adams, Nelson, Bigger, Boyd,
Blair, Thoreau, Coad, Colburn,
Hanson, Misses Robins, Evans,
Wright, Oliver, Clara and Bella
Weinberger, Maude Elliott, Wave
wilkins, Nettie Ellis and Kate
Mckinley.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1919-01-31
American Presidents

Washington first inauguration was
in New York, and his second in Phila-
delphia Adams was inaugurated in
Philadelphia. and jefferson and the
presidents following elected by the
people, 1 nthe city of Washington.
Arthur took the presidential oath OF
office first in New York city. John
Adams and Thomas Jefferson died
on the same day. the Fourth of July,
1926, only one hour apart Adams
last words were Thomas jefferson
still survives but he was mistaken
for Jefferson had died first. Monroe
died on the Fourth of July five years
later.
John Quincy Adams was represen-
tative and Andrew johnson a senator
in congress after the expiration of
their presidential terms, and both died
while holding these offices, John
Tyler was representative in the
Confederate congress from Virginia,
and died in office.
Grover Cleveland. after taking the
oath as president. kissed the open
Bible. his lips touching Psalm CHI,
verses 5 to 10 inclusive. Garfield's
first act after taking the oath was
to kiss his mother.
The sixth president, John Quincy
Adams, was the son of the second
president The twenty-thrd presi-
dent, Benjamin Harrison, was the
grandson of the ninth president. VIII
liam Henry Harrison was the eighth
and Benjamin Harrison the tenth in
descent from Pocahontas and John
Rolfe. Lincoln was the first presi
dent wearing a full beard, and Grant
was the first wearing moustache.
Buchanan and Cleveland we're bach
elors when they entered the White
House as presidents. but Cleveland
surrendered during his first term.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1919-01-31
Mining Activities OF
Upper Clear Creek

The Roanoke Mining and Milling
company have purchased from E. 4.
n. Foster the Colorado, Gilman, Glen
dale, G.rard, Homestake and Treasure
Vault lodes, and are arranging for an
active campaign of development dur
ing the coming summer.
The Colorado Central company is
arranging for a more extensive de-
velopment OF the underground work
ings of the mine, when much greater
tonnage can be procured for the mill,
while the better grade will be ship
ped 10 the smelters.
With the proposed development
large tonnage OF this high-grade ore
should result When these claims
were worked years ago the ore was
packed on jacks to Georgetown at
very great expense. Now it can be
hauled by wagons to Grant on the
South Park road.
There is a well-grounded rumor that
the Mammoth, Cory City, Wisconsin
and other adjacent properties are to
he consolidated in the near future,
thus doing away with extra overhead
expense, and devoting more time to
a systematic development OF these
valuable mines. Representatives of
zinc interests at Joplin. Missouri. are
reported as being the interested par
ties.
The property is located on the line
of Clear Creek and Summit counties,
on Revenue mountain, in the Geneva
mining district. a locality noted for
the number and richness Of its veins.
There are extensive ore reserves
opened on the veins that have been
developed by tunnels to a depth of
about 300 feet. The average width of
the streak is about two feet, and the
average value from $40 to $40 per
ton in gold, silver and lead. There is
also what miners would call a rich
streak of gray copper yielding from
5000 to $4,000 per ton.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1919-01-31
Industry Makes Break

Many industries have announced
a reduction in price of their pro
duct in order to stimulate buying
and enable them to get back to a
peace production basis.
No corresponding reduction has
been made in wages, however, the
industries having decided they
would rather give up profits tenn
porarily in the hope of eventually
making up the loss in increased
output.
OF course this policy cannot
last indefinitely but industry has
made the start and indicates the
prec Use way to escape what mas
been called the vicious circle of
high prices and high wages. La
Dor says it cannot accent wage re-
duction while prices remain high.
Manufactures say they cannot
reduce price while wages remain
high. Men of affairs contemplat-
ing extensions or new enterprises
say they cannot begin construction
while both prices and wages main
tain prohibitiye levels.
Some one must make begin
ing ii the vicious circle is to be
broken and business is to be
stimulated.
Industry has made the break
and the wholesome and necessary
process of defation has been set
in motion.
Labor will not object to reduct-
ton in pay if the purchasing pow
er of the dollar is increased and
the American standard of living
is not threatened.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1919-01-31
This Fellow Is Already
Dreaming of Summer

As l sit at my desk and plan my
summer vacation, | cannot think after
all my travel of better or more in
spring place to spend a vacation than
at Idaho Springs, There is every at
traction for people in all walks OF life.
hot springs that cure all the ills of
man. In connection with the springs
is a model hotel that would grace Fifth
Avenue, and with surrounding
grounds for recreation that viii make
you young and gay.
Just beyond are the towering snow
capped peaks to whose lofty summit
you may ride or climb, and from their
summit you may view the wonders OF
God-Nature in her fullness. Then
there are automobile roads that hold
no fear for those who are accustomed
10 the plains or city boulevards.
These beautiful roads lead out into
Natures bosom, amid the wild flow
ers. berries, snow banks, glaciers,
lakes and streams, where abounds the
gamey speckled trout.
OHucT tIlt suduOWS Oh tUe Stately
pine you may rest and smoke your
pipe. enjoy the refreshing, gentle
breezes and everything about you. 1t
is me for the hills, away from the dust
and hustle of city streets to heaven S
retreat in the glorious hills around
Idaho Springs.
What wonderful trip it is to Chi
cago lakes at Underline. and Summit
lake far above. where you chop ice
to fish through in midsummer. Then
there is the Echo lake, Edith lake,
Lost lake, and the Idaho Springs up
per reservoir, each within the pines
and accessible from the city. To the
north are Chinn's lakes, with glacier
just above. These lakes all provide
splendid fishing, and there are miles
and miles OF good fishing running
therefrom.
With all these favorite places to
suit your nature whatever it may be-
and with the people of Idaho Springs
and all Clear Creek county broad
minded, open-hearted, lovable and
true. always ready to render aid to
the visitor from far or near-I can
not help but long for a return next
summer to good cid Idaho Springs
Natures paradise.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1919-01-31
Imitation Elks' Teeth.

Imitation elks' teeth in large quanti-
ties recently have made their appear
ance in the local market to the alarm
OF jewellers who deal in the genuine
article. Some OF the bogus teeth are
easily detected. Others made of bone
or walrus tusks are fair limitations Of
the genuine. A sure test, the jewellers
say. is to immerse the teeth in muriatic
acid. The acid will bleach and rough
en- the better limitations and almost dis
integrate the poorer ones.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1919-01-31
Acre of Bananas.

In India and the Malay peninsula
the produce from one acre of bananas
or plantains, as the fruit is termed
in that region-will support a much
greater number Of people than a sim
ilar area under any other corp. Plan
tain meal is made by stripping of the
husk. slicing the core, drying it in the
sun and then reducing 1t to powder,
and finally sitting. 1t is calculated
that the fresh core will give 40 per
cent of meal. and that an acre o.
average quality will yield over a ton
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1919-01-31
Plants That Grow in Craters.

In the crater of the extinct volcano,
HnliakuIau. in the Hawaiian islands.
there ilourisheS n curious plant, local
" known as "Silycr Swords" They
are evidently some kind OF cacti. Eff
forts to propagate them elsewhere
have, it is said. always failed. The
crater where they are found is huge
cinder-strewn bowl, absolutely dry and
devoid of any other form of vegeta-
ton.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1919-01-31
Silver Plume Notes

Oscar Oberg was among the
pleasure seekers in Denver last
week
Miss McDaniels, who had been
keeping house for Mr.. Cheesebor-
ough previous to his death, RETURN
ed to her home at Flatriver, Mo-.
Tuesday.
A pasty supper and party were
givin at Pastlme hall last Monday
night. After the supper was ser.
we'd the floor was cleared and
many enjoyed games and dancing.
Mrs Alice Buckley went to Den
yer last week and had tumor
removed from her face. DR.. Free
man performed the operation.
Mrs. Buckley is home again and
feels quite well.
Charles Champion was called to
Michigan from Denver last week
because of the serious illness of
his father, who is very old, and it
is feared there is little hope of his
recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs, Dunlap went to
Denver last Thursday for the ben
eft of Mrs. Dunlap's health. Mrs.
Dunlap has been i'll for three
weeks and it seemed like it was
impossible for her to regain her
strength in the high altitude
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Calvin
were called to Oklahoma last Sat-
urday because of the serious ILL
ness of Mrs. Calvin brother-in-law,
Mr.. Christian. Mr.. Christian is
Presbyterian preacher and has
been out working among many
VINO had the Spanish influenza,
and caught the disease, which 6n-
ally developed into pneumonia.
While Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin were
on the way..the folks here received
news of Mr.. Christians death.
Mrs. Christians little son Freddie
is also very i'll from influenza.
Samuel Cheesborough was kill
ed instantly at the Terrible mine
last Wednesday morning by a fall
ing slab of rock. Mr.. Cheese
borough came from Denver short
time ago with six small children,
the Oldest a boy fourteen years of
age the youngest girl two years
of age. Mrs. Cheeseborough died
in Denver of influenza a short
time previous to Mr.. Cheesebor-
ough's coming here.
The remains were taken to his
former home at Flatriver, Mo, for
burial. Two of his brothers from
Missouri came to get the children
and place them in an orphans
home.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1919-01-31

Piping of compressed cellulose is
cow being used abroad instead of metal
pipes, according to reports. While sat
isfactory for hot and cold air and cor
rosiye acids, it is not suitable for
steam.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1919-01-31
Friendships Good ard Bad.

There are three friendships which
are advantageous Friendship with
the upright. with the sincere, and with
the man of much observation. Friend
ship With man of specious airs, with
the insinuatingly soft, and with the
glib-tongued. these are Injurious
Confucius.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-07-27
REVENUE MAN
 VISITS BROOKS
DEPUTY COLLECTOR OF INTER. NAL REVENUE TO ASSIST
 TOLOVANAITES

One of the outgoing passengers for Brooks on the Carl White Launch to- morrow morning will be Dan T. Hill, deputy collector of internal revenue. He goes to the thriving Tolovana mining camp for the purpose of as SiSting the mining men and mer- chants of the region in compiling the returns on which they will pay their income taxes. Owing to the fact that they have not been in direct contact with anyone who could assist them in the past in the matter of ar ranging their schedules of income the people of the LivengoOd camp have been having considerable trouble. It is therefore thot that MT. Hills visit there will be a matter of considerable assistance to them.
 MT. Hill expects to spend about two weeks in the Livengood country. He will then return to Fairbanks and proceed Outside.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-07-27
ARE
 BADLY DAMAGED
TWO STEAMERS ARE LIMITING BACK TO PORT AFTER COL
 HIDING AT NIGHT

SAN FRANCISCO, July 26-( (P) Two steamers, the Frank II. Buck and the Bradford, are now on their way back to this port, in a badly damaged condition as a result of a collision which occurred last night The accident happened while the yes. sels were some distance out at sea and wirelss reports say it is con sidered a miracle that neither of the boats were sunk.
 Immediately upon learning of the collision, number of other ships started to the aid of the two dam aged vessels, but they were notified by wireless that the boats could pro- ceed into port under their own steam, .altho at a slow rate of speed. It is believed no one was injured in the accident.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-07-27
SUPREME COUNCIL IS REPORTED TO BE OF THE OPINION THAT ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY RY TO OCCUPY THE RHINE
MILITARY OCCUPATION OF
 SlLESlA IS CONSIDERED
PEACE CONFEREES DISCUSS THE ADNISABILITY OF THE PLACING OF TROOPS IN SILESIA DURING THE PLEBISCITE WHICH IS TO BE CONDUCTED THERE.
BE CONDUCTED THERE.

PARIS, July 26.-(P)-lt is not the intention of the supreme council to withdraw all troops from the left bank of the Rhine, according to re ports circulated here this evening However, the present military force occupying this portion of Germany will be greatly reduced.
 It is said the council believes that 150,000 men will be necessary for the occupation of that territory until such time as all the troops are withdrawn by the allies. Practically all the problems discussed today by the su- preme council were of military na- tIre and serious consideration was given to the question of occupation of the Rhine area.
 After disposing of other matters, the council took up the discussion of allied troops occupying Silesia dur ing the plebiscite which is to be held there It is the opinion of many that the presence of allied soldiers will tend to avert any disorders which might arise during the voting Neither the military questions of the Rhine or Silesia have been definitely settled by the council yet.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-07-27
SOLDIERS AND
 CIVILIANS NIX
MANY BLOODY CONFLICTS OCCUR EETWWEN FRENCH SOLDIERS
 AND CIVILIANS.

BERLIN, July 26. lP SUa~sburg. the capital of Alsace is reported to be the scene of disorderly conditions and several conflicts have occurred there between the French military forces and the civilian population.
 Reports say the street fights were of the bloodiest kind and the list of casualties is extremely large. Dcs. patches from that vicinity report the situation is still critical as the sol diers and civilians clash every time they meet in the streets. Aggrayat- ed at the occupation of the city by the French troops, a mob of angry citizens started the trouble by firing into a band of the soldiers according 10 the reports, and as the trouble progresses the hatred between the two factions increases.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-07-27
BOLD PRODUCTION OF TOLOVANh IS HELD BACK CONSIDER ABLY THIS YEAR BY LACK OF RAIN FALL THRUOUT ENTIRE LINEN GOOD DISTRICT
HAD ONE RAIN THERE
 WITHIN THE PAST MONTH
DELIGHT OF TOLONANITES WITH WHAT WAS EXPECTED TO BE X f.)WNPOUR, TURNED TO DIS MAY WHEN RAIN GOES ENTIRE I.N AROUND DIGGINGS.
LN AROUND DIGGINGS.

Unless there is considerable more district, in the Tolovana country dur ing the remainder of the summer, the output of Liyengood district will be materially curtailed in the opinion of d number of mining men and others who are now in Fairbanks. More than a month has now elapsed since there has been fall of rain sui fiCiently large to supply water for sluiCing purposes and if such con dition of affairs continues the min CTS of the region will not be able to wash their gold from the graveIs no matter how rich their ground may be.
 Only once in the entire month has there been a chance that rain would fall in the district. At that time the overhanging clouds filled the Tolo vanaites with delight and everyone prepared to splash 'er thru know ing from previous experiences that the downpour would be of short du tion, but their delight turned to dis may when the rain hit only the low CT end of the creek including the town of Brooks, not visiting the up per end of the creek where the great CT part of the mining is now being done.
 The gold which reached Fairbanks on the last boat from the Toloyana country, however, is ample evidence that the Tolovanaites are not idle For despite all drawbacks they have succeeded in producing some of the yellow metal, althO all who are fam iliar with the facts agree that the production will be considerably less than was expected unless there is . greater rainfall.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-07-27
LEAVES
 FOR CLEVELAND
.ENIy BOMBING PLANE LEAVES pN SECOND LEG OF FLIGHT
 AROUND COUNTRY.

ACGrSTA Maine, July 26 CPD The army bombing plane, carrying a crew of five men and under the com mand of Aviator Hartz. left here this morning for Cleveland, Ohio, expect ing to cover. today, distance of 660 miles.
 This plane is making flight around the rim of the country and from Cleveland will proceed west ward until it reaches the Pacific coast. The ayiators plan on making a stop at Seattle and probably San Francisco. The first leg of the eight thousand mile journey was between Washington. D. C, and this city and was negotiated without any trouble.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-07-27

Shortly after the first of rho month an event of moment. particularly to .t. residents of the upper Panama
 r.r country. prospecrors. trader. and r.appcrs alike, not to mention missionaries and Indians, will trans uirr. IL will be- the sailing of tn" steamer Reliance on her annual trip to the furthest reaches of the upper Panama. The sailing has not yet been officially announced from local navi eation headquarters. but it is known ro a practical certainty that the trip
 is to be made
 The steamer Reliance is always SC Ioctcd by the management of the A. Y.-N. company to make the annual rjp to the upper Tanana for the req son that she is tn" smallest boat of the fleet. And not only is she capable of better navigation from this poin of view alone but she is possessed of power which will take h"r thru any water possible of navigation by craft larger than polling boats.
 With Captain George Green at the wheel the greater part of h'r exist ance. the Reliance has probably made more tough trips than any other boa' ir the north Tn" waters of the uppc" Panama are known to be particularly bad by reason of the fact that they are continually shifting and also be- cause they are swift and dangerous in many places. but they have been Hargated annually by Captain Green nd the Reliance without mishap. In fact the Reliance enjoys the record of having gone further up the Tana- ua than any other craft of her kind. the trip having been made at the time of the Chisana stampede
 On the coming trip the Reliance will have a considerable cargo of freight for W. H. Newton, of Healey river and John Suelic, of Panama Crossing She will also carry freight for Richardson and other points above and below.