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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-05-07
Reversed.

A famous Scotch minister Of the
last century was very absent minded
and many amusing stories are told of
this awkward failing. On one occa.
sion he had arranged to preach In q
certain church few miles from Aber-
deem. He set out on a pony in good
time, but when near the end of the
journey he felt desire to take pinch
of snuff. The wind was blowing in
his face, so he turned the head Of the
pony around, the better to enjoy the
luxury. Pocketing his snuffbox, he
started the pony without thinking to
turn 1t in the right direction. and he
did not discover his error until he
found himself back In Aberdeen, at the
very time when he ought to have been
preaching seven miles away.-Bufralo
Commercial.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-05-07
HAD A TRICK WORTH WHILE
the Soft Side Of Mrs.
0obsa 0oide.

Charity begins at home," said DR..
Wilbur P. Crafts OF the International
Reform bureau Of Washington. but no
truth Is so disregarded as this one.
Two beggar women met on the
street one day.
"'Fine coat you've got there. Who're
did you land itr said the first beggar
woman.
"'Old Mrs. Gobsa Golde gave It to
me- said the second beggar woman
lis that so7 I've begged I Mrs.
Gobsa Golde's hundreds Of times. and
she never gave me cent. How did
you work herr
"'well. you see.' said the first beg
gar woman. stroking her new coat
complacently, i didn't tell her i was
begging for myself. pretended
was begging for the heathen.'"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-05-07
FAMOUS OLD CHURCH GONE
Washington Edlfice Also Destroyed
Relics That Were Priceless.

St PauIs parish church. In Rock
reek cemetery, the Oldest church in
Washington and one of the Oldest In
the United States, was recently de-
stroyed by fire. The interior Of the
building, valuable memorial windows.
did relics and paintings were burned.
md the four walls Of the structure,
erected In 17T0. were all that was left
II the historic ediflce.
Among the historic relics destroyed
by the fire was large folio Bible.
which was contained In a glass case
near the chancel. The Bible was
bought In 1927. was used for many
years and was paid for by the con-
gregation with tobacco. With the
Bible. also destroyed, were two large
folio common prayer books, the price
FOR WHICH, according to records at
the church. was a quantity of to-
bacco which was to bring not less
han I'D per pound"
The first Easter service to be held
n the present territory Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia took place at old
-. Paui's church. Rock Creek, in 1871.
The Alps mountains harbor more
nan 600 gIaciers
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-05-07

on a hill that overlooks the river. Dad
dy took me and came up here in the
Flatwoods to forget guess he
couldn't forget, for he never went
back"
The Pearlhunter was sorry he had
asked the question. The grave that
overlooked the riveri Was there not
another such grave-not three days
old; the orchids upon 1t Still alive |
The gray eyes followed the blue into
the pensive shadows.
II wonder what 1t MEANS" he medi-
tated half aloud. You are TO fall heir
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-05-07
Meaning Of Word nHooan.r

The hut of the Navajo Indians In
called hogan" 1t consists of a
conical framework covered with poles.
bark and earth. The main beams turn
north, south and west, while the en-
trance is on the east side. Sometimes
the shelter of the Pima tribes are also
called hoganA
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-05-07

the terms Of your will, she should fall
heir to your fortune as well, which
she bids fair to do, as no word has
come and none likely TO come at this
late day. she will be quite the richest
heiress in my knowing.
Nov, my dear Colonel. let me hear
from you. Why should q famous sol.
der, and the greatest cellist sf his
time. longer isolate himself from the
world to nurse his sorrowi For tha
sake Of the little girl. II not for your
own-and ours-leave your Flatwoods
hermitage and come back to us.
"Awaiting-urging-an early reply
to this letter. beg to remain. as ever.
"Your obedient serv't.
"GEO. ESKRIDGE.' -
A voice out of the big world she had
visited only In dreams. She glanced
again at the letter, looked hard at the
opening Of the third paragraph.
dropped her hands in her lap and
turned to her companion. He had bent
forward and sat staring at the floor.
What does II meanf"
1T MEANS" he said slowly after q
time. with his eyes still on the floor,
that you are q rich heiress: and
you've got a-name."
"A namel" she repeated, her wom-
ans intuition instantly catching the
minor note. $50 have you, and"-she
reached in her bosom and drew out
the draft-"a fortune And you made
them both yourself"
He glanced at the draft; waved 1t
away without lifting his head.
Keep it, please. for me till after
tonight"
She put 1t back In her bosom, picked
up the letter and sat pondering, steal
ing an occasional glance at his glum
face.
Seven years the letters came" the
man mused, half aloud, land you never
received them. The postmaster has a
stroke-you receive the very next let
ter that comes"
you don't reckon
"Reckoni It's q plain case. Let's
see-every month-six hundred q year
seven years-seven times six hum
dred-no wonder he could build that
new house"
aOh, welll Poor old mani Hes
paying for It"
"And do you think that's the way .
man paysf"
"Sometimes-maybe"
The man raised his eyes after q time
to the bright spots Of metal in thu
| gathering gloom above the mantel.
'@The letter called him q famous ssa
dier. Maybe that's his sword. and
spurs7"
'They are"
"And you keep them shining bright
like thatT
Always"
The man was silent . long time. One
other question had come to him. but
he dreaded to ask 1t. He twisted him
self around so as to look into the facl
Of his companion. It was deeply
thoughtful. Things had recently hap
pened In his own life that had brought
the question to his mind. Finally very
softly, reverently, he ventured It forth.
"And your motherf
The girl caught her breath; dropped
one hand, doubtless unconsciously, up
on his shoulder. Her lashes dropped
low.
II never saw her" she said. after
| a time "And she-never saw me r.
There was a pause. Her grave is
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-05-07
RIaht Thinking.

Let the words of my mouth. and
the meditation of my heart, be ac
ceptable in thy sight. o Lord, my
strength. and my Redeemer-Psalm
XIV. IA.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-05-07

Some men find 1, easier to get
drunk than sober.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
The Last Sacrifice.

Cincinnati Enquirer)
 The passing of Caruso emphasizes the attention now directed to another great artist who has charmed millions with his superlative genius a master in the realm of musical creative harmony-Paderewski.
 All along the shining path of history note the deeds and sacrifices of In whom patriotism dom mated every other feeling and emotion. Hence the Father of the New Poland.H is but an additional figure among the ranks of those who nobly have served their fatherlands But he stands a peer among them all. '. s'4 |'
 Just little while ago he was the idolized of music lovers here in America the land he loved next best to his The marvel of his genius never Appreciated Kings and capitos gladly welcomed him. Fame and fortune his.
 Then the He went to Poland. He brought order out of chaos. He cast his career to the winds. He Polands first Premier and her representative at the peace conference He sank his ceived assassns bullet his body Death reached cut for him numerous occasions. Until broken in health he continued at his work. was great work Time will prove how great the value of his services To rest and recuperate he came to the United States to California, where he beautiful ranch at Paso Robles-he last of his earthly possessions It now is reported that he is negotiating the sale of this property to the end that the proceeds may be applied to Poands cause.
 Here is that quality of devotion exemplifed through sacrifice which too often fails to attract the admiring plaudits of the hckle mob but it is such seadfas loyalty to noblest ideals that keeps this world worthy place in which to live
 Honor to Paderewski And if his country, for which he has done so much should fail to remember him. in days to come--as has happened again and again to men who have served to the uttermost- let us believe that here in America he never would lack for comfort and peace. &
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
NOT GUILTY BUT.

While a Chicago jury has acquitted the White Sox baseball players who were charged with throw ing games in the worlds series of 1919, the public will generally receive with satisfaction the decision Judge Lands that none of those who tried and acquitted will be permitted to play in organized base ball in the United States Judge Landis says:
 No player who throws ball game
 player who undertakes promises to
 throw ball game, player who sits in
 conference with a bunch of crooked players
 and gamblers where the ways and means of
 throwing ball games planned and dis
 cussed and does not promptly tell his club
 about it, will play professional
 baseball
 If baseball is to continue the great National sport in the United States it be kept clean and above suspicion. Therefore, the rule laid down by Judge Lands must be right in principle and policy
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
The Increase of Suicide.
(New York World. l

Is a suicide wave sweeping over the country The extraordinary increase in the number of cases o self-desructon during the first half of the present year points to some peculiar According to figures of the Save-a-Life League there were 65O9 suicides during this period compared with 277l i'll the first six months of 1920 The number of males taking their lives rose from 1,81O to 4,527 and the humber of children from 225 to 5O7
 That the number of suicides should more than double in year Is an alarming social phenomenon Is the indicated cheapness of human life reaction to the war? If so, why has the increase occurred as the wars memories become less fresh in mind The increase of juvenile suicides and the fact that the average of the male suicides was years would point to some other compelling motive No doubt the business depression and less of work Iwere important factors.
 So many conflicting impulses enter into suicide that deductions as to causes difficult. But there is no question about the amentable fact of the sud dent access of sef-slaughter. And most painful of all is the revelation of juvenile despondency shown in the great increase of suicides boys and girls something is radically wrong with conditions life somewhere when 507 children commit suicide in six months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
FOREIGN TRADE DECLINES; BALANCE
 HOLDS UP.

The foreign trade of the United States for July was the smallest of any month five years This ap- plies to both imports and exports The total the exports for July this year $322 900 900 against $651 100000 for July 1920 and the imports were $178.o00,000 against s537 ,00O, 900 last year The total volume of the foreign trade $500 900 900 last July against s1,1ss, 100000 in July of last year
 The total foreign trade of the country for the first seven months of the present year was s4 354 G00000 against sS37S 900 900 for the corresponding months l. U year
 However the showing when it to the bal ance of trade is not bad That is because ing on in imports about the the decrease in exports The balance of trade in favor of the pared with $14.0 900 for the previous July and for the first months of the present year it was s13S5 900 900 against s1416 900 for the corres- bonding months of 1920.
 The excess of gold imports over exports continued in July almost to the average that has been sus- tained for the year. The of imports of gold the exports began last September, the first of which month have gained s5S3, ,46O,68s. In July the of gold imports was s6O 633 45O against of exports during the previous July of $2.055,025 The excess of gold imports for the first seven months of the present year $406.- 027s19 against export balance for the first seven months of last year of s72.s47.7os There is more gold in the United States today than ever before in
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
If It Fits

You will find that while your friends haven't time to listen to your troubles they would like you to take couple of hours, off to listen tc theirs.
 A grouchy man is about as desir- able company as a polecat.
 Men are not demanding that skirts come down, not by long ways, but they certainly would like to see the price of them come down, which is different.
 If your prospects are blue that is no reason for painting the town red When a mans wife makes him help with the dishwashing and dust ing he immediately begins to figure up to see if it would not be cheaper for them to live at hotel In the spring we are told the late frosts have killed all the fruit and late frosts have killed all the fruit and late summer we are told the drought has ruined everything else. Will some one please tell us where on earth the stuff comes from we get to eat? sss
 The only thing big about some of the small potatoes" you meet is their feelings
 A woman who is homely takes an awful chance in shooting her bus. band if she is to be tried before a jury of men, but woman who is pretty takes a bigger chance if she is to be tried before jury of homely women
 The old Earl of Chesterfield once write to his son style is the dress of thought These days it is the undress of women.
 More women are worrying over the domestic" problem than are worry ing over the foreign relation prob lem.
 When a lady has to sit down on a bench that is none too clean she raises her outer skirt and sits on the under skirt, but man has no way of protecting his Palm Beach trousers.
 People with automobiles are not the only ones who run down others. We have seen people with wag'n tongues do it. too.
 Daily Sentence Sermon
 Don't be cheap skate. You might as well die for a whole sheep as a lamb.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22

the history of the country and it is increasing at the rate of $2 100000 day
 The exports of silver for the first month since last February, exceeded the imports in July The differ ence, however, not great, the exports being s5,112,563 and the imports s4.513279 The of imports of silver in the first seven months of the present year was $5,810,9S6 against excess of exports for the corresponding months of the previous year of $25O4 POI. The excess of exports in 1920 Twas $25,556,1S3 and in 1919 1t was $149611 ,033.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
Foreign Market to Be
 Developed for America

NEW YORK, Aug. 22.-Plans for development of profitable foreign markets for American products will be discussed by leading manufact- urers of the United States at the twelfth annual convention of the American Manufacturers Export As sociation here October 5 and G.
 Diplomatic and commercial repre- sentatives from many foreign coun- tries will inform the manufacturers of the needs abroad for American products.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
News of the Names Club

Some men never do after they reach a certain age, but no matter how long he may live James Will Grow. He lives near Jackson, Ohio.
 A woman angler may be just as good as a man in telling about the big one that got away, but Mrs. David Pickere., of Jackson, had no occasion to try when she landed her fish.
 We hope Mrs. o. B. Swift, of Ash land, Ky, will keep her eye out for the traffic cops who are not bit gallant with ladies who speed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
Population Statistics
 Develop Curios Freaks

VIENNA, Aug. p. = Curious freaks of population are shown by the details of the latest Austrian census. For instance, there are 300,- 900 fewer children under 10 years of age in the country than in 1910, while the number of men between 40 and 60 has increased by 120,00O. It is explained by the fact that adult men survived the privations of the last three or four years while children perished.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
Evidence for the Movies.
(New Yorl. Post. ]

Are motion pictures really useful in teaching :? Tests made in New York and in Detroit this past year. as reported by Rowland Rogers of the New York Association for Visual Education may not prove the point, but they will convince many who are doubtful. Experiments with groups of children in one New York school showed that those who had been taught through the movies made grades on examinations than 20 per cent higher than
 The Detroit experiment likewise showed higher percentages for pupils under instruction from the films, though the difference not as great between the two groups in Detroit as 1t was in New York Of special significance in the Detroit experiment how eyer is that weeks after the original test an- other was given. without warning, and the movie taught youngsters came out considerably more ahead of the others than at frs-showing that the children who had the help of the motion picture not only learned more quickly but retained what they had learned longer.
 few more results like this and it will be i'm possible to keep motion pictures out of the schools
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22

THE CLASSIFIED ADS are eur rent news" They are swiftly borne messages from people all about you who have business to do with somebody in this city-perhaps with YOU. Curiosity on your part as to what they are all about is quite justifiable.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
How Careless Some People Are

How Careless Some People Are (Ad in the Madison (O) County
 Democrat.)
 FOUND
 MONEY-And chewing gum at the Holland shoe store, Monday morning. Owner call and get same.
 We suppose the finder can keer the money TOT returning the chewing gum. At least we would prefer the money to the gum, if we were the finder, especially If it was used gum
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
A Style That Never Chances

Ma said Mary, what does this fashion magazine mean by horse col lars?'"
 They just are one of the new-style collars the ladies are wearing" re- piled her mother.
 But the men are wearing the same old-style yoke they have al ways worn" came the voice of pa from behind his newspaper.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
He'll Detour Next Time

"Why didn't you read the sign at the edge of the village that says: Drive slowly and see the town?'" " inquired the rural Squire of the man arrested for speeding.
 T couldn't see this town with q microscope!" shoulded the irate mo- torist
 Well" replied the Squire, "the rest of that sign says; Drive fast and see the jail You won't need a microscope to see our jail. I hope you will like it. Two days and $25 fine"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
An Economical Lass

Nell is a thrifty maid,
 She claims a little waist; And then boasts she's never Guilty of any waste.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
Ho, Huml

"The disclosure was complete, read Bolt.
 "Huh!' Won't the newspapers ever let up on those onepiece bathing suits?" interrupted Mutt.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22

Nowhere in the world children SO well fed as Tn the average western state West of the Misss- spp are hundreds of counties and whole states such thing child going hungry is unknown There is probably much food wasted by children and actually thrown away by them the children in some other countries get to live upon-(Manufact- urer and Industrial News Bureau.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
Works Elther Nay

Says Jack Warwick: "Too much money has kept many a man from being an ideal husband" Yes, but our observation has been that too little of it has kept more of them from being ideal husbands.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
News of the Names Club

While other sections may be wor- ried by drought we cannot see why white Oak. Ky. should. They have a whole family of Rains down there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22

If a moderate cut in wages is good the railway managers think big one would be better-(Indan- apois Star)
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
ALONG LIFE'S DETOUR
 By Sam Hill. In Cincinnati Enquirer.
Here, Too

Here, Too The chatter of most people Wearies me-" said John Hawks, But I love to listen When it's money that talks"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22

Observations of Oldest inhabitant l kin remember when young people married they hoped to live together
 long enough, to celebrate their golden
 wedding; s. .+- a---..f fI
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22

Lloyd Georges opponents are doubtless glad to learn that he contemplates taking rest.-(Chicago News.D
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22

Those Men! A happy man Is Sidney Brews; He always has A pint of booze. A man we hate
 Is Stephen Pitt; He's one of those
 Who thinks he's "it." Dental Hymns of Hate A bird we hate Is Doc McGirt; He smiles and tells us This won't hurt!" --- We aim these lines At Dr. Pease, Who keeps repeating "Wider, please"
 New York Tribune. A friend of ours Is Doctor Glass, He stops all pain With laughing gass.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
Bumped Into 1t

Bumped Into It He was looking for trouble, I speak of Johnny Bain; His two very black eyes Show he didn't look in vain.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22

Will Frank Ballou, of Whitley City, Ky, please let the club know wheth CT he is any relation to Hullaballou?
 Real estate notes from Stearns, Ky, show M Frogge has just bought a town lot down there and we are anxious to learn if he is going to con- vert it into a pond.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-08-22
Fool Question 6tt5f

M. W. desires to know why they don't bury the Dead Sea.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-14
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

The Treadwell bowling team to- day accepted a challenge from the Treadwen amateur bowling team in the following note:
 Treadwell, Alaska,
 February 14,1921 Mir. William Franks, Manager of the Treadwell Amateur Bowling Tepm.
 Dear Sir:
 Your challenge in The Empire Of February 12, in regard to bowling match between your team and my team, is hereby accepted. We will play you for marbles, buttons or money in addition to the oyster supper mentioned at any time your team finds it convenient to do so Please meet me at the Treadwell sClub tomorrow night. February 15 at zoo p. m. sharp, to make suitable arrangements.
 NJ. GAVRIL, Captain.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-14
REGULAR FASHION SHOW NOW AT LIBERTY

Romance and the giamUr of bean, tiful girls contribute an exotic set. ting to "Lombardi, Ltd.," in which, as Tito Lombardi, an eccentric Itdl- ian gown designer. Bert Lytell has one of the most picturesque roles in his career. In his Fifth Avenue dress making establishment, where society women come for their silken creations Lombardi dreams his dreams and makes his tender love to girl who proves false to him.
 Aesthetic and generous, his busi- ness slowly goes to ruin, because of his faith in men and women. How his sweet and pretty little assistant, North, eventually comes to his res cue and awakens him to a realiza- tion of his loyalty and love is told in a fascinating comedy drama. l. is brilliant fashion show, an ab- sorbing love story, and revelation in beautiful womanhood. whiinsicdll- ties and an occa sional heart tug.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-14
PORTLAND CITY-OWNED
 PAVING PLANT SAVES

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. IA Portland's municipally owned pay ing plant bid in open competition with contractors on nineteen labor projects in the city in 1920 ard won them all, according to the an nual report on the plant made to the council The difference between the lowest private bid for one jc5 and the price for which the city pi2nt completed the job was re- ported to total $6S,419
 In addition to lutting down pave ment at record low cost, the report said, the plant paid it's own operat- ing expenses and turned into the city general fund a profit of $11,- 824, available for public use. 4 toral of 156. .S75 square yards of pavement was put down during the year, and in addition 2452 patches were put oa old pavements.