Idaho Springs siftings., August 16, 1902, Image 1

About Idaho Springs siftings. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1900-1905

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VOL. 2.
EARLY
MORNING
BLAZE
Supposed to Have Been
Work of Incen
daries.
A fire which at one time gave promise of doing
much damage to property on Miner street occurred
Tuesday night. The blaze started in the back of
the American house, and had it not been for the
promptness of Night Watchman Libby the entire
block might have been consumed.
While the damage was not large, many people
would no doubt have lost their lives, had not the
alarm been turned in promptly.
The fire department is to be congratulated upon
their work. In less than fifteen minutes from the
time the alarm was turned in three streams of
water had been turned on,
A man named Goldstein, who is spending the
summer in Idaho Springs for his health was the
fiAt person who was sleeping in the house to make
the discovery. He did not make it any too quick,
for had he waited a few minutes longer the prob
ability is that he would have been seriously burned.
Mr. Goldstein was awakened by the smell of
smoke. He arose and looking out the back win
dow saw that the back part of the building was in
flames. The fire had worked its way up to the
second story, and already had crept into Mr.
Goldstein’s room. As it was the mattress was
burned as was also some of the bedding. He run
run through the hall and woke every one who was
sleeping on that floor after which he called to the
proprietor, Harry Bone, to turn in an alarm. This
was not needed, however, as the officer had already
got the fire department out.
If a wind had been blowing at a good rate, the
entire block would probably have been burned.
The boys lost no time in getting the water to play
ing on the flames and the damage was small.
The property is owned by the estate of Henry
Plummer and was insured.
The furnishings, including dishes, etc., belonged
to Mr, Bone, and were nearly ruined. There was
no insurance on this proporty and Mr. 3one figured
his loss at $250. ,
Just how the fire originated is not known, but
Marshal O’Rourke is of the opinion that it was set
on fire purposely by some person. He is making
a thorough investigation and says that he is firmly
convinced that some person interested was respon
sible for it. If he can secure a little evidence it is
quite likely that an arrest may follow.
At the back of the house there was an enclosed
porch and the theory that some one threw a light
ed cigar out of the window will not hold good. It
would have been impossible to start the fire where
it did, in this way. It is evident that it started in
the enclosed portion and someone must have
knowingly touched it off.
Noted Speakers.
Next Tuesday night the Hon. Eugene V. Debs,
and William H. Wise, will speak at the Opera
house, under the auspices of the local miners’
union. Mr. Debs is known from one end of the
country to the other and is considered the leading
socialistic speaker before the American people
today. His subject: “Labor and Liberty,’’ is a
masterpiece, and every person should make it a
point to be present. Mr. Wise is also well known
as a public speaker. There will be no admission
charged. Let every person turn out and greet
these two noted men, and make the occasion one
long to be remembered.
Line Almost Assured.
It begins to look as though Yankee and Alice
are to be favored with telephone connections with
this city. Manager McDaniel who made a trip
over there last week says that things are looking
very bright and that in the course of a week or
two he will be able to tell whether the line will be
built, and when.
These places are sorely in need of a line and it
is to be hoped that the necessary number of sign
ers will be secured at an early date. It would not
take long to build the line and if the inducements
are right, the citizens will be able to talk to their
friends in Idaho Springs before another month
rolls round.
Do Not Be Bled.
Those old chestnuts, the Kemptons, who pose
as comedians, are billed to appear at the opera
house the coming week. Why any person with a
grain of sense would give a five cent piece to see
these barn stormers perform is a mystery. The
people of Idaho Springs are tired of being played
for suckers, and it is high time that the manager
of the opera house booked a good company. There
is not a good actor in the entire bunch. If the
residents of this city snub such plays a few times
they will teach such bum actors that we are not
seeking their society.
Idaho Springs Siftings.
IDAHO SPRINGS, COLO., SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 1902.
A Strenuous Mid-Summer.
Mr. Wright of the well known brokerage firm of Wright, Lilly & Co. of
Colorado Springs is regarded as one of the representative mining men of the state-.
His opinions on mining matters are always good and as the senior member of his
firm he probably accomplished as much for Cripple Creek and her progress as any
other man in the state. At the present time he is financing and attending the
management of the Lueania tunnel, the big proposition that is cutting its way
through to Gilpin county. While in the city this week he expressed some ideas
that it would be well for the people of the district as well as those over the state
and in the east to know.
“The condition of the Idaho Springs district at the present time,” said Mr.
Wright, “ is in advance of the condition of any other mining district in the state.
I do not mean by this that you have a boom due or anything of that character,
for it would be impossible to enlist the attention of the boomers in Clear Creek.
It has established its reputation in the past and it would indeed be unfortunate
were it to be placed before the public in the light of a boom proposition.
“ I experience no trouble in financing a proposition for the Idaho Springs
district. The people of the east are fully aware of its advantages. They have
heard of it ever since gold was first discovered in Colorado. When the excite
ment first began in this’ state, when thousands flocked to the supposed gold dig
gings at Pike’s Peak they were disappointed and came to Jackson's Bar. History
A’ill prove this. Whenever a district has been boomed for a day and disappointed
the people they have always found old Clear Creek faithful and ready to produce
her precious metals wherever capital and effort were applied.
“•The people of the east are familiar with all these facts. They realize, as
you often siy in your paper, that ‘ gold and silver are staples here the same as
com and wheat are in the agricultural sections.’ That expression just suits the
case. Since my visit here I have entertained forty or fifty subscribers to the Lu
cania company, and wherever I have shown them the property and the district
they have been satisfied and agreeably so. It is always a good thing to show
your stockholders and prospective stockholders the other properties of the district.
That is what I like about Idaho Springs. You can take them any place and
show them evidences of prosperity and progress. That counts.
c The mid-summer conditions here in the district are surprisingly good. I
was surprised to find everything flourishing as it is. The Gem, Freighters
Friend and the big consolidation of interests are to resume again, as I understand
it, and this will mean a great deal. Then there is the Waltham opening up to
the north and a dozen big properties I might mention. Development work is be
ginning to count. Many thousand dollars have been invested in development
work in the district during the past six months or year and this must soon begin
to tell its story,
“ All these great tunnel enterprises in every part of the district must sooner
or later bring results. As a matter of fact they are beginning to show up one by
one at the present time. Our proposition will soon be listed among the producers.
I understand the Argus tunnel has large quantities of ore ready for the mills.
The Burns-Moore is making excellent progress and I heard at Idaho Springs that
these people had encountered a tremendous ore body in the tunnel. Of course, I
do not know how true this is because I did not see it. The printers’ company,
the Typo, is successfully exploring Santa T 'e mountain and everything points to
remarkable growth and development.
“Asa rule mining matters are dull at this season of the year and are affected
by July and August conditions the same as other lines of business. That is not
noticeable here, however, for it appears to me that the district is steadily pro
gressing one month after the other. It is truly a remarkable condition of affairs
and I am not surprised that attention is all turned to Idaho Springs and the won
derfully rich mining district that surrounds it.”
Mr. Wright has been a successful mining man and such words from him
mean something. He is careful and conservative in his propositions and in his
statements and this makes what he says all the more valuable.
W. H. Elwood, another prominent mining man who formerly operated in
the Cripple Creek district but now operates the Metropolitan and Calvin prop
erties, two exceptionally good ones in the district, has recently returned from
Philadelphia and states that the Quaker City is turning its attention to Idaho
Springs as the most promising field for mining investments. Mr. Elwood is an
other man whose promises are always good and who never taints his holdings
with anything that savors of the wildcat order. During the past week every vis
itor from the east has been more than pleased with the district’s outlook. It is
certainly encouraging to note all these evidences of confidence.
Children Go To Denver.
The one thing that should please a grown per
son is to see the children enjoy themselves. A
person of this turn of mind should have been at
the depot yesterday morning. Talk about child
ren. One would hardly believe that it was possi
ble to congregate as many at one place and time.
You see it was picnic day. The Methodist church
had made arrangements whereby the little folks—
and grown ones too, could go to Denver and
spend a day at city park. A special rate had been
made and the workers in the Sunday school had
been faitnfully at work disposing of tickets so as to
enable the youngsters to pay a visit to the capitol
city.
A special train had been provided for and four
large coaches were packed. In all there were
nearly three hundred picnicers aboard. And a
great majority of them were the kids.
They were all happy and whenever the official
chaperone, Rev. Coffman, told them to do a thing,
they did it. The train pulled out directly behind
the regular, and as soon as they arrived in Denver
they were placed on trolley cars which had been
specially provide,! and at once taken to the picnic
grounds. There they spent the day as they never
did before. There was plenty of amusement fur
nished.
The return home was made in good time, and
although many of them were tired, they still in
sisted that they had the best time of their lives.
Charles Paulman, an employe of the Cascade,
got too close to a buzz saw last Thursday and as a
result he lost the first finger and part of the thumb
on his left hand. The wounds were promtly at
tended to, and the injured hand is getting along
nicely.
Lost a Finģer.
Damsels Arrested.
It has been decided that all the places of ill
fame must leave Idaho Springs. On last Saturday
Marshal O’Rourke arrested who reside up
Virginia Canon, and took them before Magistrate
Whiting. The four women pleaded not guilty and
their hearing has been set for next Wednesday.
One of the city dads made the complaint. He
went up to the place and purchased a bottle of
beer. Then he went and swore out the warrants.
The case was originally set for last Wednesday,
but on account of the witness for the people being
out of town, it was necessary for the city attorney
to ask for a continuance.
Fire Chief Reed Resiģns.
At the meeting of the city council last week,
Bert Reed, who has ably filled the position of
Chief of the Fire Department for the last year ten
dered his resignation, which was accepted. H.
Clay Puderbaugh who has been acting as assistant
chief for some time was appointed to the position
made vacant by Mr. Reed. It is to be regretted
that Mr. Reed could no longer serve the city in
that capacity. He wa a good officer, and all his
volunteer firemen always spoke in the highest
praise of him.
On a Sad Mission.
Dorothy C., infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Allen, who have been visiting in this city for
several weeks, died last Sunday. The infant was
three months and seventeen days old. Death was
due to inanition. Mr. Allen lives in Topeka, Kas.,
and the bereaved parents left for their home Mon
day morning with the remains of their child.
George Curtis, who is employed in a saw mill
on Santa Fe had the misfortune to have his foot
crushed last week. While moving logs one slipped
rolled on his instep. Curtis is about twenty-three
years of age.
* THE PEOPLE SAYi *
JS“IT’S A GOOD PAPER”!
4C •>
BIG FIVE
HAS THE
ROSTRUM
Over Two Hundred of Its
Stockholders Visit
Idaho Springs.
One can hardly realize the importance of the
Big Five Federation until he becomes familiar
with the wonderful volume of business it is doing,
the people who represent its substantial interests
and the wonderful good it is accomplishing for the
development of the district and one could almost
say the state.
During the past two weeks the members of the
federation, stockholders and officials have been in
Idaho Springs, visited the city, examinee! its
mining conditions thoroughly, attendee! an har
monious meeting of the association in Denver anel
returned to their home in the east where they will
bear glad tidings of the city and* district.
The importance of such a gathering cannot be
overestimated, so far as its relation to Idaho
Springs is concerned. These ste>ckholelers have
been representative business and professional men
from every state in the union. They represent the
capital and brain of the communities in which
they reside. Bankers, lawyers, business men,
ministers and everyone well to do to such extent
that investment can be afforded is represented in
the army of stockholders of this great federated
corporation.
Everyone who visited the properties here was ex
ceptionally well pleased with the progress being
made in this district. They made a thorough in
spection of every phase of mining and of the
properties of the company in which they are in
terested. As a result they will return to their
homes saying good words for the city and for the
district.
Idaho Springs needs such advertising. It can
well afford to welcome those who are investing
their capital to make the city and district what it
should be.
As nearly as we are able to ascertain it was the
general opinion of the stockholders at their meet
ing at the Windsor that the company could com
mand all the capital required at any time to pro
ceed with work here in the district. The fact that
the Newhouse tunnel has closed and that the Cen
tral is pushing through for Gilpin county’s rich
properties makes it appear like that would be the
first to reach those propositions and bless Idaho
Springs with the results.
Fortune smiled while the directors were in
session for Superintendent Stewart cut into a vein
in the west drift of the Edgar on Wednesday that
assayed 22 ounces in gold and 30 ounces in silver
or nearly SSOO to the ton. This is one of the rich
strikes recently made in the Idaho Springs dis
trict and bears out the prediction of mining men
that the Central tunnel would cut the richest
propositions between Idaho Springs and Central
City and become one of the most productive tun
nel propositions in Colorado or the work!.
Secured Convention.
Idaho Springs is to have the next meeting of
the Great Council of the Improved Order of Red
Men, which will be held on the second Tuesday
in August, 1903.
A. Roberts, who went to Pueblo this week as a
delegate, telegraphed the news to this city as soon
as he had secured the convention. Although a
young man, Mr. Roberts did good work and is to
be congratulated upon his success.
On next Saturday the district convention of the
Redmen will be held in this city, and all members
of the order generally are on the move. The local
lodge desires to make this an occasion long to be
remembered and the people of the city should lend
their efforts in assisting them. Business houses
should be decorated, because there will be many
visitors in the city. It is expected that fully five
hundred will be present. Of this number there
will be more than 200 Redmen.
The program has been completed and is as fol
lows:
Secret council for Redmen at 11 a. m. Parade
at 1:30 p. m. Exercises at the Trocadero at 2p.
m. Picnic on Flirtation Peak at 4 p. m. Grand
ball at the Trocadero in the evening.
The Redmen have the reputation of being good
fellows, and when there is a crowd of them in any
one place they always make plenty of amusement.
Already many of the merchants have begun placing
decorations in honor of the occasion.
Copper Poisoning.
W. R. Cribbis was brought to this city from
Sonora, Mexico, suffering from copper poisoning.
Mr. Cribbis is an old time resident of this place
and is a nephew of Mrs. George S. Wilkie. He
was poisoned by drinking the mine water where
he was working which is full of copper. His con
cition is critical.
NO. 35.