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might be applied as obtained in choosing
young men for the air service when twenty
eight years was considered old.
Whether the top was gained by airplane
or by slow and cautious ascent 1t would be
necessary to have many "adventitious aids"
as the explorers call them, and chief among
these would be either tanks filled with COM
pressed oxygen or extensive stores of sodium
peroxide. from which the gas could be gen.
Grated by the addition OF chemicals. 1t Is
entirely feasible for such aids to be provided
A. NJ. Kellas, In address before the
Royal Geographical Society prepared in 1917
when aviation had been greatly developed
took up the question of the human body
being able to stand the strain of life at 1000
feet. and suggested that those who contem-
plated making this expedition put themselves
into rigorous course of training.
BY making experiments at sea level and
at various heights. and by subjecting them
selves for brief periods to air which had been
artfcially rarefed in the laboratory, he be-
lieves that n gradual acclimatization can BE-
conducted which will stand In good stead
those who aspire to Everest.
Scientists. however are inclined to the
view that even for men In the pink OF con-
dtion few whiffs of pure oxygen now and
then at least would be very helpful as the
ascent Is tried
The physical obstacles are also very great,
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beiated insect eaters and the seed eating
birds.
How many fly?" DR.. Chapman was
asked.
II can't tell you. No one can. They fly
at night Out West frost chilled to death
migrating sparrows. and of this one species
in one section of the country alone IL is es-
timated more than 100000 persisted. Per-
haps that may give you idea OF the num-
Der that migrate.
THE knowledge of this subject is exceed
ingly scant, It is impossible TO follow the
birds in their flight. All that the observers
can do is to mark the coming and the going
of the feathered folk. The fact that they
journey at night has made photography inn
possible save across the face of the moon
or against great light of some sort"
DR.. Chapman said that probably the most
interesting spot from which to observe the
southwark coursing Of the birds is the Statue
Of Liberty The birds. Il appears, hurl them
selves In the direction of a light, just as
moths at candle flame. Hundreds of birds
arc found dead every year about the base
Of the statue.
One Of the most interesting OF the feath-
cred travellers is the familiar bob-o-link, who
yearly travels 5000 miles. Every August
the bob-o-link wings away from It's fence
posts in New York and other Northern
states and flies until it arrives at the North
ern Argentine pampas. In May II will chirp
merriy at you. announcing its return. The
tiny humming bird flies 10 Central America
TO spend the cold months.
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aspect and the snow and Toe clad expanses
Of this highest OF mountain peaks.
To get even within climbing distance Oh
Everest which is on the border between
Nepal, an Indian province, and Tibet Is
task which challenges the daring soul OF man.
The nearest place where civilization obtains
s Katmardu, the capital of Nepal, which is
10 miles away.
In view of the enormous difficulties which
beset the explorer who would reach the
virgin peak 1t is proposed that all the pre-
iminary scouting be done by airplane, and
indeed 1t might be possible for some bold
adventurer into the empyrean to rise above
the beetling crags and volplane to some
plateau from which the topmost ridge could
be essayed.
When such authorities as George d. Ben
jamin were advocating the ascent of Everest
In 1912 the airplane had not reached that
dey elopment which made 1t almost the car
of supermen. The great world war brought
about such changes in aerial navigation
that the explorer found new ally ready
to his hand With the aid of the airplane
he now proposes to explore polar areas and
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Mans New and Daring Plan to Conquer Noun
Royal Geographical Society Favors Project of Using Apane
Means of Reaching Worlds Highest Summit Tremendous
Difficulties Remain Even With Aerial Aids

fected the making of maps Of areas which
otherwise could not be explored would be
able to see places where trails could be
made to the base of the mountain.
Mr.. Jeffers in commenting upon the stu
alton said that the pilots would be able
at least to verify the story that there
was broad plateau on the side Of the
mountain on which landings from aloft could
be made.
The principal obstacle to the conquest of
Everest is a physiological one. however. for
the success of Shis great emprise Of ex-
ploration depends upon how much human
lungs and hearts can stand The air at
the top has about one-third Of the pressure
Of the atmosphere at sea level and, there
fore. the forcing Of the necessary oxygen
into the lungs would be a difficult task, if
only natures methods We're available.
man In perfect training, young and
strong. and with his powers so developed
that he could run for the last three hundred
feet. IL need be, would be the kind of being
who could be depended upon to reach the
summit He would be a veritable ace IN
exploration, and to him the same standards
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-12
How the Women Came to Run Town
By MRS. MARY BURT,
Mayor-eIect of Yonealla, Oregon.

Applegate. who was captain OF the wagon
train.
was educated in one Of the oldest col
leges in the state being graduated from Pa
cifc University in the class Of '73 | taught
school for number Of years, then married
n farmer. and have lived on farm. or ranch.
as we say here. for a good many years. Have
ra ised family Of three sons and one daugh-
ter They are all I'm homes Of their own
now, fairly well educated and desirable cit
zens. I have four grandchildren. so il I do
not make a success as mayor I still fec
that have accomplished something in life.
The members Of my council Are
Mrs Jennie Laswell. tho wife Of our
banker a musician and n cultured lady.
Mrs. Bernlce wilson the wife OF our post
master and teacher In our school.
Mrs. Nettie Hanan. the wife Of a retired
farmer. a very energetic and resourceful
character.
Mrs. Edith Thompson. widow. who came
here with her husband a good many year,
ago. She is a broad minded capable member
OF our council.
You viii see that I have some competent
aiG in my work Really they will have more
voice IN the matter than 7.
From the way we have been besieeed By
NJ wspapers for articles and photographs one
would imagine a city council OF women
something new under the sun. and IL Is al
most a phenomenon which reminds me Of
a story that will bring this letter 10 a close
A colored pastor in HIS sermon made use
Of tho word phenomenon. At the close Of
tho sermon a brother asked him 20 define
the word The pastor. being somewhat az a
loss for a definition. thought he would illus
trate BY example. lie said: We'll. IL you
see cow. that amt no phenomenon. Ii
xou sec a bird that aint no phenomenon
and n yon sec a thistle. that wouldn't be q
phenomenon But II you was to sec a COW
gittin on thistle Singh like a bird. that
would De a phcnomensn.'
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Feathered Hordes Over New York

THE birds are going South. Millions of
birds of every species have taken
the long air trails to their winter
resting places. The migrations started in
October and will continue into the middle of
December.
Flying at night, sleeping and eating by
day. the feathered hordes have swept over
room and the little bird lover coteries seem
to have been aware Of this tremendous move
ment of life.
Some observant New Yorker may perhaps
have been startled to behold brilliantly
cciored outlander perched on the limb OF his
back yard tree. Or, IL may have been the
girls who eat their lunches in the Trinity
Church Cemetery who were startled by the
unfamiliar song OF some woodland bird. In
all the green places of the city the signs of
the migration may have been observed, but
the birds, like the skies and the stars, rarely
gain the attention OF the city dweller.
DIR. Frank M. Chapman. editor and pub
Usher of Bird Lore, the official organ OF the
Audubon Societies. declares that TO the high
flying bird the open spaces and green
patches OF a city are like little islands. so
that when they feel hungry II is the most
natural thing for them to descend and seek
food there.
The birds that migrate first are the insect
eating birds. said DR.. Chapman. They fly
when the leaves fall. The insects upon
which the birds feed disappear with the fall
ing OF tho leaves The birds flying in the
late November and early December arc the
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did not have the assistance Of these humber
members when its affairs reached the climax
The experiments which have been made
with coolies for such climbs as this have not
been satisfactory, but it seems only a matter
If careful and systematic selection, accord
ne TO the reports of several members OF the
society who have been investigating along
those chronological lines. With abundant
funds the bearers and workers could be Sc
lected and trained well in advance so that a
disciplined band could be made ready for
the great ascent.
There are also political reasons which, in
the disturbed state of the world. would make
1t very difficult for any expedition to enter
the mysterious land Of Tibet. Even the
well organized expedition of Lieut.. Col.
Younghusband was withdrawn on the score
oil political eXpediency.
Taken all in all, however. the time seems
ripe for the attempting Of this great feat In
mountaineering. as so many elements are
now advocating IL. When II is accomplished
the roof of the world will indeed be no more
an unknown height.
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Hundreds of Bearers Needed
for Success of Any Expedition

The question OF transit is a very serious
one. as the supplies which would have TO be
carried would be comparable in quantity 10
those required for a polar expedition or
trek across the great desert. Food, water,
LIQUID fuel. oxygen tanks. heavy clothing,
tents and blankets would all have TO be ac-
counted for In the ascent Of the mountain Of
the everlasting snowcaps. The expenses OF
such an expedition with all its equipment
would mount TO many thousands of dollars.
and naturally the organizations interested
would like to see liberal appropriations made,
as the work will he strenuous enough with
cut having financial worries.
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as there will be many sheer walls and vast
glaciers and treacherous passes to be reck-
oned with before the summit can be nego-
tiated. The avalanehes in the Himalayas. as
have those in the Alps. notably those from
Mont Blanc. have been the cause of the
deaths of many gallant explorers. Great
masses of snow and ice and rock have de-
scended from the lesser Himalayas and they
are TO be esp cially dreaded on the sheer
Sides of Everest and 1<-2 On such heights
as these no traveller can carve his name
leisurely fashion upon the avalanche. which
comes with terrific rush and roar from the
summit TO the plains.
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w TE IN TINS lar OH country where roiS
\A the Oregon" were not a little sur
w prised at the comment and interest
manifested in our city election. You must
know this is a small town without much
wealth and not a great deal Of money allowed
us with which to carry For the last few
years our city fathers have been rather
careless and remiss, 1t seemed to U.S. in not
using what means they had to the best
advantage
For the last two years we have had no
marshal and as they are building the Pacific
highway through our town and there were
numbers of strange laborers, some of them
pretty rough characters, you can ina CINE
the disorder Sometimes at night IL was like
one of our old mining towns. In spite of
prohibition there seemed to be plenty Of
cxhilaration OF some sort.
our sidewalks are in poor condition, our
water supply is insufficient and our town
not well lighted We must not complain too
much of the men. though, for they have been
very gallant and supported us we'll In our
campaign. We had no opposition 10
speak Of
am uncharitable enough TO think. how
ever that they were glad 10 get out of Il
and saddle the responsibility onto us.
Now I don't suppose that we are going
to be able 20 do anything wonderful--there
is so little 10 do Without we are at least
willing TO try. We have learned during the
last few years to make a little money go
good way and can't help looking for some
good results wo expect to tax 10 the limit,
which has not been DONE so I presume we
will be criticised.
Now as 10 a little personal history OF our
council 7 am n native daughter Of Oregon.
NV parents were pioneers, my mother com
inc 10 Oregon with tho FIRST wagon immigra-
ton in 1913 She was niece OF Jesse
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Herschell c. Parker, noreo explorer and
inventor, who long has urged the con-
quest of Mount Everest.
to rise above the untouched heights. 1t is
possible for aviators. especially IL they be
equipped with oxygen tanks to get seven
miles above the level or earth and sea.
The splendid exploit of Major r. w.
Schroeder. who attained 36020 feet and
reached regions where he could scarcely
breathe and where his eyes were frozen.
shows the possibilities of the upper reaches
OF space.
Mountain climbers OF such prominence as
Herschell c. Parker have hitherto regarded
ascents above $4,000 feet as beyond human
endurance. but in view of the wonderful
feats of aviation they feel that with the al
OF artificially prepared oxygen they might
attempt the ascent of Everest.
AT any rate, the air scouts who have per-
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Himalayas scaled by
by handful of explorers
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No man ever has been near enough
to Mount Everest to get good photo
graph of the highest mountain in the
world. The only photographs were
taken by the telephoto lens and dis
tant 100 miles. The mountains pic
tured here are characteristic Hima-
laYan peaks.
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Another of the difficulties which must be
overcome relates to transportation. The
ascent will require the aid Of hundreds OF
bearers. and these will probably be of the
coole class recruited from northern India.
They must be young. vigorous. honest and
reliable. for the expedition would fail IL 1t
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Government Asked to Give Funds
to Accomplish the Purpose

to Accomplish the Purpose
A deputation from the Royal Society and
from the Alpine Club has already waited
upon the Secretary for India to gain his
assent to the granting of liberal appro-
priation for the proposed expedition.
In the United States the project has
touched responsive chord among the Asso-
citation of Mountain Climbing Clubs, in viii h
is included the American Alpine Club. the
Appalachian Club. the Green Mountain Club
and similar organizations.
Le koy LETTERS of the New York Public
Library and member of various mountain
climbing clubs and of the Royal Geograph-
icsl Society said that the project had an
appeal to every explorer throughout the
world, and that he had no doubt that now, as
the political situation was clearing, the long
cherished plan would be carried to fruition.
The conquest Of the higher Himalayas has
always appealed to the pioneer spirit. The
worlds record for altitude climbing was
cached by the Duke Of the Abruzzi Of Italy,
noted adventurer among the heights, who
nearly reached the summit of mountain
not far from Everest known as K-2. His
record was 24,6o0 feet. and owing to unfore-
seen difficulties he was obliged to stop before
achieving the summit and $4,000 foot peak
of his ambition
Mount Everest itself is approximately
29,141 feet In height. This figure was
reached through an involved triangulation.
One result gives only two feet more than the
20 900 feet which is always associated with
this peak, which rises for fully five and
half English statute miles to the region of
eternal SHOWS.
The estimates of the height of the noun
of it's discovery by Sir George Everest, the
Surveyor General of India, in whose honor
It was named. It's native name by which
it is better known in Tibet, is Jomo Kang
Kar, which means 1.-The Lady of Shows"
Too Inaccessible for Camera,
photographs Taken at 700 Miles
No more inaccessible spot exists to-day
than is the base of this great mountain
The discoverer himself could not have been
nearer than hundred miles, according to
the best records obtainable. The recent
made at distance of fivescore miles, and
give only faint impression Of the grandeur
OF the Snow Lady.
Pictures which have been taken of other
and neghboring mountains such as K-2
give at least a suggestion of the terrific
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IPON tho conquest Of the air depends
that crowuinS adventure in science,
the scaling of Mount Everest, the
highest peak q, earth. which as yet the foot
of man has not troS.
Now that the war is done. and aviation
has made such progress that aerial scouts
may help solve the mystery Of the paths OF
ascent. It may be a matter of only year or
two before this highest pinnacle of the roof
of the world has been reached by humen
beings.
The project, which has been under discus
sion for years. was revived a few days ago
with renewed vitality at the annual meeting
of the Royal Geographical Society in Lon
don. at which the climbing of the vast
Hmalayas was discussed. Lieut.-Col. Sir
Francis Younghusband, the president Of the
society. a distinguished explorer, who had
himself led an expedition into far Tibet, on
the border of which stands this ungained
height, urged that no time now be lost In
attaining this last great goal of exploration.
His address was apropos of the report of
Brig-Gen. Bruce. also an explorer of noun
tain heights who advocated asking the Gov
eminent of Great Britain to make gram
for the scaling of Everest
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-05-14
Mrs. Louis Baehr was the hostess

Mrs. Louis Baehr was the hostess
to the ladies' of the Episcopal
guild Wednesday. at which time
it was decided to give a Sport
dance in July. Mrs. Sprague Ste
wart was appointed chairman Of
an arrangements committee. "A
social hour followed the business
session, and the hostess served de-
lici ous refreshments.
Mrs. W. A. Funk gave a must.
cal Tuesday afternoon in compli-
ment to Mrs. Henry Zisch. Mrs
R. W. MacBride played several pi-
ano solos, Mrs. Zisch sang beauti.
fully, Mrs. David Hill read selec-
tions from Robert Burns, and Mrs.
M. o. Allen read one of Dorothy
Dix's stories. At the close of this
delightful program the hostess
served a delicious luncheon. Be
sides the honoree. the hostess and
those who contributed to the en-.
tertainment. those present were
Mesdames G. L. Jaynes, J. r.
Freeman, W. E. Renshaw, s. G.
Hamlin, W. II. Staver, s. K. Coo
hens, A. Hall, j. Martin, T. M.
Roberts, F. L. COLON, s. L. Bur-
ger, Misses Hattie Richards and
Vera Hickman.
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Idaho Springs VS. Lamar
Saturday night at the Opera
House. Debate, Soc admission
The Idaho Springs Siftings
News-a real booster for Idaho
Springs and Clear Creek county
If you see i. in the Siftings, it's
so.
Mrs. Sarah G. Knights, who waf
injured by steer last week, 'f
able to be about. but is still suf-
fering from bruises and from nerv.
ousshock.
Miss Kathyrn Marihugh went
to Denver Wednesday for a few
days. Mrs. Sidney Bishop accom-.
panied her sister, and will visit in
Boulder.
Emma ]. Redding has sold her
residence at 9O5 Colorado street to
James M. Freeman. The deal was
made thru the L. A. Hafer Invest
ment Co.
Miss Ingraham, sister OF Mrs.
W. B. Stewart, fell and broke her
hip while in Denver, and is con-
fined to her bed at the home of
her sister Mrs. A. A. Setback.
Mrs. Mary Owen Allen will tell
a pretty story on Tuesday night
and Mrs. E. D. Martin will render
a story from the late W. D.
Howells, at the Methodist church
Taking advantage of a visit of
DR.. L. J. Weldon of Denver at the
Hot Springs early this week, ton
sils or adenoids or both were re-
moved from the Hot Springs chef.
Mr.. Charron, Leo Miller and Allen
Cranmer.
Among the homes invaded by
me asles are those of Professor
G. E. Greene, W. Campbell, Henry
McClelland, r. 81. Pearce, W. A.
Funk, G. I. Spessard, Emmett
Tuck, George Wright and Dan
Ulrich.
Ed Redding came from Sterling
to be the guest of his mother, and
will leave next Wednesday for Ell
Paso, which city will be his head
] uarters in his new position as
travelling salesman for whole
sale drug 6rm.
Mrs. Emma Redding has sold
the house occupied by r. H.
Pearce to James Freeman who
will move into the property soon.
The Pearce family will live in the
house, west of the school
house.
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WINNERS

In spite Of jinxes 1. S. H. S.
wins the debates.
We fought the s'Flu" In the
East Denver Debate.
We fought the whole city of
Littleton and won that Debate.
We fought the "Bie Blizzard"
and won the Lonemont Debate.
We will win the Lamar De-
bate in spite of any Jinx that
may arise.
We will win because you will
help us.
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Everyone who saw Marguerite
Clark in Luck in Pawn" Tuesday
night must have had brighter eyes
since then. The little actress is
an inspiration to happy living and
clean wholesome fun. Her eyes
are like bright stars.
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1@GAG.
@5(3MC1lG&S
b. o. Allen, Dentist.

81. o. Allen, Dentist.
A. A Sharts is in Denver for {
few days.
Mrs B. R. Wall is in Denver
visiting relatives.
W. L. Bush was visitor here
over the eek-end.
John Owen has gone to Detroit
on business trip.
Miss Mildred Jones was in Dem
yer shopping last week.
Today's worry may be the re-
suit of yesterdays neglect.1
Charley Fuller is manning the
Roberts Bros delivery truck.
Miss Leona Stephens was Dem
YER shopper over the weekend.
Mrs. May Jennings Of Dumont
was here shopping Wednesday.
Miss Edythe Sayer came up
from Denver Tuesday evening.
Miss Myrtle Huddleston was a
passenger to Denver Wednesday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Gleason was
visitor in the upper end early this
week.
Mrs. R. W. Mcbride and Mrs.
S. K. Cocbems are enjoying few
days in Denver.
Mrs. A. M. White of Los Ange-
les left Sunday after a visit with
Mrs. NJ. E. Neeper.
Scenes in the great modern city
will be given at the Methodist
church Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs A. R. Minner came
from Westcliff Saturday and are
guests of Mrs. Emma Redding.
George Neal, who has been SER
iously i'll for several weeks, has
seemed somewhat better lately.
Mrs. Culley, Miss Flora Culley
and Emmett Culley are at home
at 1912 E.. Seventeenth avenue,
Denver.
Commissioner John Green of
Silver Plume was down on busi-
ness come cted with his office
Tuesday.
The fellow who ordered OK tail
soup and beef tongue for dinner
explained that he was making both
ends meet.
The household goods of the d.
J Sayer family came up Wednes-
day, and they are at home in the
w. L. Bush house.
Master Rush Dixon, who lives
with his aunt, Mrs. j. A. Nanker-
Wis. has been quite ill of measles,
but is much better now.
Mrs. John Osborn was up this
week preparing their household
goods for shipment to Arvada.
Mrs. Osborn left Wednesday.
-
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Cash or Share Rent

Will furnish seed spuds, implements
and land or rent for cash. Plenty of
land for two. Edgar Leeper, Dumont
P. o., ranch up North Spring gulch.