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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-13
HIS CONSCIENCE IN REVOLT
Killer Of condors Refused to Practice
Profession for Any Paltry
Remuneration.

In his book, "In the Wilds of South
America" Mr.. Leo Z. Miller tells us
that when he went into Argentina OH
a collecting trip he found an Italian
who claimed to be the champion con-
dor hunter of all South America. Dur
ing ten years he had killed more than
sixteen thousand of the magnificent
birds. His record for one day was
ia. Naturally. they had become
greatly reduced in number. for con-
dor lays no more than two eggs, and
it takes many months to rear the
young.
The mans method was to drive
burro to some lonely gorge among the
bleak mountain tops favored by the
birds and then kill the animal. He
: was very particular in stating that the
burro had to be fat-a poor one would
not do for bait. He then spread nets
about the carcass. and when the con-
dors had gathered about to feast he
pulled a rope and ensnared them. On
one occasion he shared 81 at one
throw of the net The captured birds
were dispatched with club and the
long-wing feathers extracted, to be ex-
ported TO France to decorate women's
hats.
With his accumulated wealth he
built powder mill, but it promptly
blew up. and he was virtually perni-
less. OF course there were condors
in the mountains-in fact, he knew of
a ledge where more than eight hun
dred birds were accustomed to congre.
gate to spend the night; but the price
of feathers had gone down 80 per cent
He ended his speech in a very dra-
matte manner.
what" he said. "me go out and
slaughter such wonderful, magnifi-
cent and rare a bird al the condor for
ten pesos each? No, senorl Not met"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-13
Soap Bubbles Puzzle Dog.

A humorous happening is to get a
dog to chase soap bubbles. He Will be
highly interested il one is placed on
the floor, and If the breeze forces it to
move he will follow it, keeping a re-
spectful distance. however at first
After several bubbles are blown he
will gradually draw closer and very
soon will touch his nose to one of
them. Then is when a genuine look
of astonishment comes over his face
as the bubble vanishes and perhaps he
gets tiny bit of soap in his eye. The
dog gives ample evidence of his per-
plexity whenever he sees anything that
excites his curiosity. for who of us has
not seen them pucker up their fore
heads and stare in quizzical manner
at something they had not seen be-
fore?
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-13

ward thrift. and the 100000
patriotic subscribers to the bonds
would be converted from extrava-
CANT spenders or irritated ilves-
tors into satisfied and contented
holders.
There is no doubt that this fall
in Government bonds against the
subscribers of war times has pro-
duced a restless and condemna-
tory spirit against the Government.
This is only natural, and should be
cured as soon as possible.
Congress and the Treasury have
given no attention to this matter.
Not bill has been proposed
looking toward such consumma.
ton. 1t is matter which should
receive the immediate attention of
Congress and Treasury Depart
ment.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-13
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Items of Interest Taken from the Slft1ngS OF 1nls
Corresponding Week Fifteen Years Ago

I Mrs. H. Hyland was suffering
from pleurisy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Mannheim bad
a new baby boy.
Isaac Ballinger, 45, committed
suicide because of poor health.
The management of the Ward
mine were buying six-drill air
compressor plant.
Mrs. Nora L. Work, wife of
Charles Work of Lawson, died in
the local hospital, after a two
weeks illness of tonsilitis. She
was not yet "a years of age. Ser
vices were held at the Presby-
teriau church,
On a program to be given by the
Freshman boys were Lawrence
Roszelle, Paul Roberts, Wesley
ellison, Robert McClelland, John
Sherwin, Otto Perry, Ralph Will
kins, Thomas Richard>, Oscar An
derson, Ellsworth Brewer, Herbert
johnson, Edwin Miller and Ernest
Shade.
Mrs. Annie Pierce Roberts died
after ten-days' illness of pneu-
monia, at the age of So. She had
been the first white child in George
town. In 1878 she married Robert
J. Roberts, and they removed to
Boulder and then to Aspen. In
1896 they came to this city, and
in 1899 her husband was killed in
the jackson mill. One son, Henry
Paul Roberts, survived. Three
sisters, Mrs. Doherty of Arizona,
Mrs. Stewart of Leadville, and
Mrs. Mary Sutherland; and one
brother, w. Ell. Pierce of this city.
were also left.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-13
First National Now
Has Eight Directors

Of the seventy or more stock
holders of the reorganized First
National bank, twenty-nine were
present at a stockholders meeting
held at the City Hall Wednesday
evening, February IL. The others
were represented by proxy.
The following directors were
elected. Fred D. Blackmer, Vern
G. Earll, Fl. E. Machol, n. P.
McClelland, F. A. Miller, r. P.
Morris of Evergreen. J. H. Nan
kervis and w. E. Pasmore.
Following the stockholders
meeting the newly elected board of
directors adjourned to the bank
and elected permanent officers as
follows: H. E. Machol president
and chairman of the board, Vern
G. Earll ice-president, H. P. Nc
Clelland cashier, James M. Free
man and H. Morgan Reynolds
assistant cashiers.
The Idaho Springs Investment
company elected III. E. Machol
president, H. P. McClelland vice.
president, Vern c. Earll secretary
aud treasurer. These three with
F. A. Miller and J. FL. Nankervis
comprise the board.
The First Agency company
elected the same officers as the i'll
vestment company. Mrs. Gene
We've Peecher has sold her stock
in this company but remains with
them for time.
Mr.. Earll reports prospects for
the future of the bank as extreme
ly favorable since The retirement
of Geo. E. McClelland. New
business is coming in and the
evidences OF restoration of con-
fdence are already manifest.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-13
COULDN'T FACE THE UNKNOWN
Antics Of contortionist Saved Him
From Hungry Tiger When Other
Escape Was Impossible.

1t Is related that native of India,
who had learned some of the elemen-
tary principles of jugglery and contor-
tion. put his knowledge to decidedly
practicable as well as novel use one
evening when he was walking upon a
ridgy plain.
When the Hindu had reached the top
of one of the mounds he saw a tiger
ahead of him. 500 or 600 yards away.
Before the man could hide behind
mound the tiger had seen him and be-
gan to bound toward him at its top
most speed. Having no means of de-
fense there was nothing for the man to
do but to race for the nearest tree, but
though he tried It and put forth his
utmost strength the tiger steadily
gained on him.
What was he to do? In sheer des-
peratiOn he resolved upon an unusual
scheme. just as he disappeared for
an instant from the tigers sight In
running over ridge he halted.
stretched out his legs at right angles,
curled down his head so as to look be-
tween his legs 30 the rear and extend
ed his arms upward in fantastic
manner. like the sails of a windmill
In few seconds the tiger hove In
sight, and at that instant the face of
the object assumed hideous grimace.
A prolonged yell arose, such as had
perhaps never before pierced the ear
of any tiger and the sails of the wind
mill began to revolve backward and
forward, as if a sudden whirlwind had
burst upon the scene.
The tiger recoiled. What. he evil
IDENTIFY thought is this? There stood
ferocious star-shaped monster, gigan-
tic against the sky. Its vise-like jaws,
between which those fiendish roars
were issuing, were actually placed
above its two fiery eyes. Its limbs
We're furiously clamoring for action;
and the man he had been chasing
where was he? Already devoured by
this terrible beast. The tiger did not
pause to reflect. He turned tail, and
as he disappeared over friendly
ridge a last awful yell caused him to
redouble his pace. He was conquered
by the unknown.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-13
Canine Curiosity.

The curiosity of the dog Is pro-
nounced if observed for a few min
utes. 1t Is quick to notice strange
dog or person and the value of the
watchdog comes from the fact that
it wants to investigate every noise
1t is very interesting to watch dog
when it meets beetle. At first he
seems to be little afraid of the tiny
creature, but finally he can't resist any
longer. so he plucks up enough cour-
age to touch it with his paw. Then,
realizing that it has not hurt him. he
smells 1t and rolls it over and over
with his nose. Then, after he has sat
isfied his curiosity, he walks away and
leaves the beetle TO go its way If he
has not put it out of commission with
the strenuousness of the investigation.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-13
Pennsylvania Blue Laws.

Pennsylvania's venerable blue law,
enacted April D. 1874. and entitled
"An act for the prevention of vice and
immortality and for other good pur-
poses," has survived all the assaults
Of those who would destroy 1t. The
legislators of 1894 regarded 1t as being
vastly more wicked to shoot rabbit
on Sunday than to drink hot toddy.
One offender was tagged with fine
of $25, the other shilling and half.
1t was impossible under strict en-
forcement of that law to operate a
canal boat, railroad train. a street
railway car, cab or sell any commod-
ity from loaf Of bread to package
Of chewing gum.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-13
Reason for Snakes Kissing.

The kissing Of a snake is caused by
the long. sac-like lung being inflated
with air, which is forcibly expelled
through the glottis and nostrils. The
puff adder makes the loudest and most
prolonged hiss of any snake. When
alarmed, snakes hiss with the object
of frightening off their enemies. If
snakes were not able to make their
presence known they would be fire.
auently trodden upon and injured by
the various creatures of yeldt, forest
and mountain.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-13
AUTOMOBILE
MyAF1IN'ESMoA

factor In the feeling of safety In ma'
toring as new tires or a recently over
hauled motor.
AS you approach stop coasting, o,
as you coast around corners, be SUR
to throttle down, to prevent enigma
from racing. This saves the gasolina
that would otherwise be wasted.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-13
GOOD DASHBOARD LIGHTING
Cutting Away Section of Lamp Casing
Will Give Sufficient ilumina-
tion for All Needs.

Many cars are equipped with the so
called flush side light, the lens being
flush with the outside, and the back
of the lamp extending in on the dash.
BY simply cutting away a section of
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-13
The Amateur speculator.

Another pathetic little feature of
everyday life is the way every fool
amateur speculator thinks for time
that he's conservative INVESTOR
Ohio State Journal.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-13
Advocating Higher
Rate Liberty Bonds

Wall Street is now advocating
that the government raise the IN
terest rate being paid on Liberty
Bonds. The argument is that a
higher rate would keep them from
declining in price and that the
loyal purchasers are entitled to
this protection.
In the opinion of the Siftings a
higher rate of interest on Liberty
bonds would cause an advance IN
rates all along the line. The
banks would pay more and then
they would charge more. Real
estate loans would command a
higher rate. Commercial loans
would be higher. The cost of liv-
ing would go up. We would again
be trying to lift ourselves by our
boot straps.
Read the following on this sub
ject by J. S. Bache g. Co.. Wall
Street bankers:
Through perhaps a mistaken
idea in the beginning. of crowding
our Liberty Bonds into a war
market at too low rate of interest,
the vast issues were nevertheless
placed successfully, due to the
patriotism Of a widely extended
American public But these
bonds now, in low-rate competition
with worldwide demand for
capital, have sunk steadily, until
some of the issues show ten
dollar-on-the- hundred loss to the
devoted people who subscribed
for them, with prospects OF sink
ing still lower.
Twenty millions of people are
estimated to have participated In
these subscriptions, the vast ma
jority of them having never before
invested in securities, and the
effect of the loss on the rank and
file of this great body of individ-
uals is most discouraging.
Large numbers of these people
have sold orare selling their bonds
and are spending the proceeds.
forgetting that it represents not
income but principal.
A great extravaganza has thus
resulted from these unfortunate
circumstances.
Another bad effect which has
followed the unequal chances in
the investment market of a low
Government bond rate, is the load.
ing up Of banking institutions
with vast aggregate of Govern
ment obligations, thus reducing
reserves and cramping banking
facilities.
The whole situation would be
relieved if Government bond
with an attractive rate of interest
were substituted for the low-rate
Liberty bonds. Investors here
and all over the world wonld be
attracted by them as the most pro-
ftabIe, highest-class form of Sc
curity.
This could be accomplished by
legislation authorizing the refund
ing of all the Liberty and Victory
bonds Except perhaps the 81 per
cent tax-exemptl into one issue
maturing, say, in 100 years, and
at higher rate of interest, say .
per cent for five years OF more,
with perhaps gradual reduction of
the rate at stated periods
Bonds would then be taken out
of the banks by private investors,
reducing bank loans and Federal
loans. Subscribers who are now
getting rid of their bonds at loss
would be induced to hold them
tenacionsly in view Of the attract
i've rates. advancing prices, and
favorable future prospects Of these
bonds.
The credit situation would be
impressisely and effectively re-
lieved.
The whole country would be
turned by this one operation to-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-13

the lamp casing, as shown, part OF the
light will follow the dash. thereby u
Illuminating ii sufficiently for all needs.
Thomas w. Benson, in Popular
Science Monthly,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-25
HOLSTERS COLD
TO TRAIN BOOMS
Wait Arrival at Frisco to De-
clare for Candidate.
By ROBERT a. BUTLER.

ON BOARD DEMOCRATIC CLUB
SPECIAL ENROUTE TO SAN FRAN
CISCO, June 25.-Following the receipt
of telegraphic request from San Fran
cisco, a movement to have the Indiana
delegation arrange for the presentation
of Vice President Thomas r. Marshall's
name to the national convention next
week. was started on board the special
train bound for the convention today.
The request was reported to have been
made by Edward G. Hoffman, OF FIT.
Wayne, secretary of the democratic ma
tional committee.
Investigation disclosed considerable
opposition among delegates, some of
whom declared they could see no pros
poets for Marshall's nomination and re-
garded an early vote for him as any
thing but complimentary.
The effect of work done among the
delegates by supporters Of Gov. James
NJ Cox Mt Salt Lake City was beginning
to be known.
1t developed that several Indiana dele
gates were very favorable to Cox and
that any effort to promote a Marshall
boom among the Indiana delegates would
start a counter movement for Cox.
Counsel to the effect that the cross
currents of sentiment could not be deter
mined at a distance was expected to pre-
vail and no determination OF the course
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-25
JUDGE HARVEY,
SUPREME COURT,
DIES AT HOME
CONTINUED From Page one.)

Pickens, Linton A. Cox and Sylvan w.
Kahn
ON COUNTY
SUPERIOR BENCH.
The firm Of Harvey, Pickens, Cox &
Kahn was continued until 1907 when
Judge Harvey was appointed one Of the
judges OF the Marion county superior
court, where he served until November,
1908.
Before his election to the supreme
court Judge Harvey was counsel for n
number of large industrial and CONNER
cial corporations In Indianapolis and
for number of years he has been a
stakeholder in the Sinker- Davis Com
pany, a manufacturing concern.
Judge Harvey for many years was Il
member Of the board OF directors Of the
Bertha Esther Ballard Home association,
an Indianapolis institution for working
girls, and the Home for Friendless Col
ored Children.
Judge Harvey was a republican a
member of the Marion club, the Chamber
Of Commerce and the Columbia club.
From 1888 to 1907 he was secretary of
the Indianapolis Bar association.
In 1882 Judge Harvey married Miss
Kate NJ. PARROT, who survives.
Two sons, Thomas p. Harvey and
Horace F. Harvey, and a daughter, Miss
jeanette p. Harvey. also survive.
The funeral will be held at the home
Mt 3 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon and
burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-25
MISSOURI G. O. p.
TURNS ON CHIEFS
It's Caused by Big Pre-Con.
vention Campaign Funds.

SEDALIA, Mo-. June 25.-Missouri
republicans, representing fifteen of six
teen congressional districts In the state,
today are preparing to act on resolu-
tons passed yesterday demanding the
resignation of Jacob L. Babler, repub-
lican national committeeman; w. L. Cole,
republican state chairman, and "all other
committeeman" who may have received
money under similar circumstances"
from pre- convention funds of candidates
for the republican presidential nomina-
ton.
The resolutions also authorized the
appointment of two committees, should
Cole and Babler fail to resign, to lay
all facts before the republican national
committee and the republican state com
mittee. and to demand the expulsion Of
Babler and Cole from the offices they
hold.
A letteH by Herbert S. Hadley, former
governor, to w. c. Pierce of Maryville,
Mo, in which Mr.. Hadley asserted that
the practice of obtaining money from
presidential candidates was one whicl
had been practiced since 1908 by repub-
lican politicians in Missouri, was read.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-25
Bumper Crop of Grub Expected to
Bring Bumper Harvest in Kansas

The only serious difficulty confronting
them is the car shortage.
In an effort to meet this state OIL
Gals are cooperating with railroads In
rushing cars to grain centers
Thousands of tons of bread We're baked
today by farmers women folks and many
more imported from the big cities.
Hundreds of hams were boiled, baked
and roasted and girls churned butter
until their arms ached
Dinner consists of helpings of roast
beef, mashed potatoes, corn, peas, tur'
nips, stacks Of bread, apple, cherry and
Leach pies, and milk.
Apple cider, doughnuts, ham sand
witches and more pie is served during
mid afternoon.
Supper Is a repetition of dinner.
College students, migratory workers
and tea fighters are mingled in the
harvest army. They came in at night
with kinks in their backs, wobbles In
their knees, wheat barbs in their skins
and an Unsuitable appetite.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-25
Indiana Architects
Sessions Tomorrow

The program for the semi-annual con-
vention Of the Indiana Society Of Archi-
tects, which will be held tomorrow at the
Lincoln hotel, consists of meeting of
the executive board and registration in
the morning and luncheon at noon.
The officers Of the society are: E. Hill
Turnock. Elkhart, president; Charles E.
Scott, Terre Haute, first vice president ;
A. A. Honeywell, Indianapolis, second
vice president; Merritt Harrison, Indian
apolis, secretary; George Bass, Indian
apolis, treasurer Charles BrOssman, A.
F. Wicks. Charles r. Weatherhoge, Her
man Scherrer, Oscar Brubaker and War
rem D. Miller, directors.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-25
PLAN TO EQUALIZE
WOMEN IN PARTY

SAN FRANCISCO, June 26-The ma
tional committee was expected today to
draw up party legislation giving women
equal representation on that body.
The resolution will be presented to the
convention for ratification.
Since the last convention the commit
tee. by resolution, formed parallel as
sociate body Of women who have been
under the leadership of Mrs. George Bass.
They have no legal party status and
the proposed action Of the convention rs
a whole will he necessary to remedy the
situation.
According to the plans each state and
territory will be required TO elect two
committee members, one man and one
woman
In states where this would interfere
with the present statutes, steps 10 legal
ize the party's action will be taken.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-25
PALMER DELEGATES
CLAIM VICTORY

SAN FRANCISCO, June 25.-An un-
official poll of the democratic national
committee today shows the Palmer dele
gates from Georgia will be seated by a
practically unanimous vote, 1t was de
clared here today by Robert A. Scott
Attorney General Palmer's secretary.
The factions headed by Senator Hoke
Smith and TON" Watson are contestne
the right of the Palmer delegates to sit
Senator James Reed will personally
conduct his fight for a seat as delegate
In the convention from the Kansas City
congressional district, 1t has been
learned.
He told friends he intended TO appear
before the national committee and II he
lost. his case there to take IL before the
credentials committee and 81 necessary
to the floor OF the convention.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-25


confidence is expressed by their friends
that they can swing the measure.
STRONG FORCE AGAINST
ANY LIQUOR PLANK.
In effect, the foreign relations feature
Of the platform makes the great issue
before this convention, clear-cut and pre-
dominant-Woodrow Wilson. Within the
resolutions committee room will be en-
acted, before next Wednesday, events
which may seal the fate Of the two-year
peace-plan controversy.
The second test of party solidarity
will be precipitated by the prohibition
issue. There Is strong force here
against any plank whatsoever on the
liquor question. Liquor interests have
their lobbyists planted in every hotel.
Bryan and several other strong men
will give battle against any attempt TO
moisten the party platform. The Tam
many delegation is credited with having
a light wine and beer plank to propose.
Boss Murphy is the usual sphynx on all
matters There is a story about that
Taggart Of Indiana is coming In dry as
bone.
One tentative plank on the liquor is
sue is said to be favored by certain ad-
ministrative followers 1t approves the
abolition Of saloons, taking the position
that they were a social and economic
menace. But It holds that the Volstead
act, in its present form, is something
of an injustice.
The administration forces will favor
woman suffrage without qualification
and certain elements here are strong for
a plank calling for tax reductions and
revisions, a bitter fight brewing on the
question of tax on luxuries.
Evidence today was that the conven-
ton, II 1t waits for the report OF the
resolutions committee before starting
nomination balloting, will be seriously
delayed and all of the wiseacres were OF
the opinion that the democratic candidates
would be named in the wee small hours
Of the morning of the GlOriuOs Fourth
OF July.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-25

New York-"The secret Of beauty is
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After this process select beautiher
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has q healing effect on the skin. The
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oily, dark, sallow skin, freckles. tan,
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