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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-11-04
Elected i. pemocrut,c Mayor.

PROVIDENCE, Nov. 1.-The municipal
election resulted in the election of
William G. Baker, Dem, by over 1900
plurality. The vote was the smallest
in years, the heavy rain preventing a
large poll.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-11-04
OHIO Is DOUBTFUL
DoTn SIDES sTTiL GAINING VIC
TsY IN GHE BUCKEYE
sTATE.
UNDOUBTEDLY VERY CLOSE

Indications Point to the Election of
Bushnell by a small Majority, Bot the
oficiaI Count May BE Necessary to De-
termine the Complexion Of the Legisia-
ture-Democrats Have evidently Car
ried Maryland, Bus the Margin Is Small.
Kentucky Also Democrat G,
COLUMBUS, Nov. 4.--The result Of TIE
election in Ohio is still in doubt. With
more complete returns it is evident
that it viii require the officia! count ia
satisfy the contestants. The more the
respective parties figure on their re-
turns the smaller their pluralities seem
TO become while their claims increase in
opposite directions. The closeness OF
the vote has caused intense feeling and
the usual cry of fraud. When the re-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-11-04
VIRGINIA ESTIMATES.

Democratic Governor and Legislature
Chosen.
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 4.-.It is esti-
mated on full and partial returns that
the Democrats elect IL out of the 81
senators and "a of 100 members of
the house voted for. Mccall, the Re.
publican candidate for governor, did
not carry his own precinct.
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 4.-The Dis
patch, DEM, says Tyler's majority in
the state will be SO, 900 and that the leg
islature will be t~hree-fourths Demo
cratic.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-11-04

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 4.-Returns
from the state indicate that DIR. S. G.
Swallow, Prohibition candidate for
state treasurer, known in politics as
''the fighting p~arson," has received
more than l25, 900 votes. In 1895 the
Prohibition vote in the state was 20, 779,
and last year it was 1924.
The silver star., 1897-10-21
More Truth Thaa Poetry.

The emblem business is becoming a
nuisance. The official ballot will be
loaded down with emblems with the
aame nominees under from two to half
ii dozen. 1t is for the purpose of fooling
voters. The emblem should be done a.
way with. A bill 10 this etYcc; was in.
troduced during the recent session OF the
legislature by Senator Harris but it was
sidetracked along with other bills relat.
Ing to the same subject Her
aid.
The silver star., 1897-10-21
ELECTION NOTICE.
STATE Of CoLoRAnO.


C0USTY OF MoNrEzrMA IeS
In accordance with the provisions Of ;ectiO iOns
10 and ~ Of Chapter 81 III the General Statutes
OF 1881 Of the State Of Colorado. notice IL here
by given that t. General Election Will he held
In the several wards and Voting precincts in
the State aforesaid. on Tuesday, tho second
.fav Of November. 4. ID. 1897 for the election OF
the following "fiicofs. to- wit
nne Judge Of tho ~upieu,' Court
One District Attorney in6th .Iiidi in, District
And further: Pursuant to the provisions Of
SEQ. 81 of the Ch ipter u OF the General stat
utes Of tn. Stat of tofnrado entitled "Elec-
tons fibic. is hcrebs given that ~ general
e.etrion W II he held In the several yotin. pre-
c'ncts in sii County of Nontclina in tn.
STATE afore,a Il on the Tuesday succer,in., the
first Monday In The month Of November A. y
lsh., io-sit. on the secoud day nf November
ASD' 1857. That on said day Tile following Of
necrS are to b. elected. tO-wit. -
bre County Clerk and Recorder.
one "iny i'rcasurcr.
one ouuty Judge To MI vac inoy.
one County Sheriff.
One County Assessor.
3pe ccnn'y Y COMMISSIONER fof Commission-
on" County superintendent OF schools.
One "uHiy Crr,ner.
tine County >ufvc.nr
Justices OF the Peace frr various precincts,
Consiahl" for v.iri,ili> prerincs.
In witness whereof | haye hcrennto set my
handand official seal at Cortez this sixth day
of Ocio5ef a. d. 1887.
JoWS WEscu,
(sE4L County Clerx.
The silver star., 1897-10-21
Railroad Notices,
Eoyr Srrxrhs, Exc,,us,o

Another series Of Homo Seekers' Excursions
Missouri. and Nebraska, 10 saiidr, I.eNdyIile
and Alamosn, and points west thereof. Tick .
cts 10 he sold at one lowest first class fare for
ed for c"tInrous passasc nm to i.eaSyii,e Nj .- AZ
Ida and Aiamosn. Beyond these points stop
Uvers Will be allowed.
1icSets must he executed for return passage
~ destin mutton. and when 80 executed will then
Do go Il Tor continuous passage without sop.
over To oriiinal starting point. Connienciii,
on dhic III execution tickets Will he good for
return leaving dcst nation any Friday cr Tues.
sac
Dnte Of sale Nov 2, Nov. 10. Dee. Z. Dec 2I
lNT The f2W which has heretofore been
collected by icrinnnl agont Inns been allOli shed
anu no certificate Will be lss ed. simply stuinI
nnd " tncss purchasers signature.
The silver star., 1897-10-21
DoLoRHs. Goto::, Qe3, 2l, 1897.
To a Friend About Eishipg.

One morning when spring was in her teens
mort. 10 poets wishing,
All ti;,tcd In delicate pinks and green's
s,i,ss --Ahon and went fisn,na
In my rou ou.h-nn,l-ready clothes,
With my face at the su,ilhind's mercy;
She With her hat tip. ed down to her nose.
AnI her nose tipred-"vice versa
I Wit. my rod, my reel and my hooks,
AID hamper tor iunching rec'sses;
She with tfe bait OF her conely looks,
And the sein OF her tiaxen tresscs.
SO We sat down on the sunny dyke,
Where the white pond lilies teeter.
And went to fishing like quaint old Ike,
a ii she, like SIMON Peter.
Al he noon lag in tie light of her eyes,
And dreamily Watched and waited;
Bat the fish we're cunning and would not rise
And the baker alone was baited.
And when the time for departure came,
he bag was fiat us " i!ounder;
l,ui - Ahem hal neatly hooked he. game,
y hundr, d...nd-sixiy poundet.
Exchange.
The silver star., 1897-10-21
MARRIED.

TUCKER Miss Anna Tucker
to Mr. r. G. Benson. at the residence
Ut the briuea parents. at Dolores. Sun
day. October 17th. 1897, Justice o. D..
officiating.
Last Sunday at 4 4p. IN. at the residence
OF the brides parents one and one half
milea below Dolores two OF Montezuma
county's estimable young people. Miss
Anna Tucker and +. c. Benson. were
united in the holy hSnda of matrimony.
The wedding was quiot one, only few
intimate friends and relatives being pres
ent, Following are their names, Judge
aud Mrs. Morton, A. W. Dillon, wife aud
daughter, w. L. Tucker and wife. and
Walker Tucker. a very nice supper wac
served in the evening. Mr.. and Mrs
Benson will make their home in Dolores
and the SILVER ssAR jolna their many
friends in wishing them a happy and
prosperous future.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

BowpIsH-SpERBY.- miss Maud Bow
dish to DR.. Z. 4. Sperfy at the Clifton
hotel in Cortez. Friday, Oct. l5th. 1897.
Justice Edmonson officiating, ="
Last Friday evening Miss Maud Bow
dish, one of Montezuma County's pop
ular school teachers. and Dr. E. l.. Sper.
ry were married at the Clifton hotel in
Cortez. The young people will make
their home in this county where the doc
tor has good practice. The STAR joins
their many friends in wishing them much
,Oy
The silver star., 1897-10-21

Albert Parker. candidate for assessor
on the Silver Republican ticket. came
up from Cortez last Friday on an elec-
tioneering trip. Sunday he weat up tho
Dolores valley and will go ON to Tellu-
ride, where be will be examined by DR..
Landon and expects 10 secure pension
in 9hoEt tiFm4a,
The silver star., 1897-10-21

A. r. Nickel. OF Ouray. passed through
this village last Friday ON his way home
from the Blue Mountains. Geo. Kisling
bury, who accompanied him on the trip
TO the mountains. returned to Salt Lake
by way Of Moab. Utah.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

The three cranks. L. f. Little. II, ID.
Brindle and the ed. have been busy this
week fixing up bachelor apartments
Brindle has mashed Il finger. Little has
burned his hand and We are taking the
blunt OF their Sarcastic remarks with as
good grars as possible.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

Colorado Federation Of Woman's
Clubs. at Pueblo. Oct. q. % and %. 1897.
For tho abovo an open rate Of one
standard fare from state points to Pueb.
10 nnd return. Tickets to be on sale
Oct. . and &c. with final return limit Of
Oct. 10. 1897. Going pnSsage to begin on
date OF sale. Continuous passuge 10 each
direction,
The silver star., 1897-10-21

Thp Arriolp school. District No. 60 ppnp
Monday. The directors had their usual
luck in securing an cfIlcent teacher. No
outsiders will he admitted tp the rcnool.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

The large stone building at Corte7 is
nearly completed and Hayes Bros. deal
ere in general merchandise have already
moved into the center ro~an E. X. Lamb
druigiat viii move pto the East room
in Il few days.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

Mrs. Blackmer, mother sf II. a. grd
Chauncy Blackmer. Of Cortez passed
through this village last Saturday on her
way home from trip to Durango.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

Mr. Bfnmley has this woek pad the
partition IN his Saloon building moved
back. thus cnlarging the front room and
giving more space around the billiard
table.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

Miss Rae Proyis. who has been suffer
ing for some ti.ne past WITH the plurisy.
received relapse last Saturday and is
again confined to her-hed. Ds. Hacfeli
is in attendance and thinks shewill soon
recover. ~
The silver star., 1897-10-21

Chas. johnson. candidate for District
Attorney. came down from Rico to day
and went to .Cor,ez and Arriola. lie
will address the people at this pluce Sun.
day evening.
The silver star., 1897-10-21
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that Tuition
OF 300 per month will be charged for
each pupil attending school ut Dolores
who is not IA resident OF District No. 4.
Wa. NJ. MAY. Pres.
WM. }; Esoa. Treas. School Board.
U. ID. Pyle, Secy.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

Miss Olive Wilber. who hss been sus
fering for the past week with inAamatory
rheumatism In her ankles. is again able
to be nround.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

When he told Dolores girl with his
hand on his heart that it was not good
for man to be alone. she advised him
to 20 home to bis mother.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

The rain OF last week kept Elmer
Coston. OF Mnncos. here ono day longer
than he intended. and he did not return
until Friday last.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

j. II. Lynton is building nn addition
TO j. W. Lnvendct's house. near the rail
road, and will move his family 10 town
In few days.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

Fred Kramer has been busily engaged
this week making flower stand. which
we are informed is q present to one o.
Dolores fair damseis.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

George and Will Menifee ca,ne over
from Mancos last Sunday evening and 70.
turned Monday TO assist their father
With his cattle.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

Frank and Will Ritter have been haul.
Ing gruin to this village this week and
arc disposing Of 1t to J. J. Harris l. Co.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

Adum Levy has the frame for house
be is building on Riverside avenue up
und will complete it 10 short time.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

Ms n II
MLocal & Persona" &
#s#xHsz II n a K
Pleasant weather.
This Office does job work at reasonable
prices. TFy Us.
Harvey Benson returned from Duran.
go yesterday.
George West returned to his home in
Durango last Sunday.
L. F. Southerland. OF Arriola, was a
caller at this Office ,ss, Monday.
o. ID. Pyle has been making some re.
pairs on his residence this week.
There will be dance at Arriola to-
morrow friday night. Everybody in
.yited.
II. Bartlen. the sheep man Of Hesper.
Us. WAS in this village last Tuesday ON
business.
Z. L. Wilber says We arc the greatest
fellow to get in hurry be e;er saw.
Ask him why.
Mr.. Bird. OF Monticello. and Andy
piuklry went to Mancos to-day on a
pusinsss trip.
Kramer Bros. did some repair work on
MIR. Tucker'f horse power thrcshing ma-
chine this week.
j. y. Springer brought up load OF
vool from Cortex last Friday and return
pd the same day.
\ fish never gets into SERIOUS trouble
as long as ii keeps iis mouth shut. Same
%ay viii people.
Chappcey Blackme, Of Cortez. was in
.his village last Monday to attcpd to
arnic legal business.
jane. South and Hunt Quick went 70
paw III, las, Monday Oh buslness trip.
and retvrned to-day.
A. p. Adams passed through this yil-
Iage last Wednesday on his way 70 Rico
tron the Blue mountains.
Will Expn went TO Plateau last Thurs.
iay afternoon after cattle and returned
Saturday in the snow storm.
Charley Msttison loaded car OF miy.
ad alfalfa and timothy hay to-day. con.
sigEeu tu Frank Hall at Rico.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

Exon L Rush have almost completed
enclosing their lot back OF the mest
market with q high board fence.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

There is nm excellent opportunity for
the road overseer u this district to do
some work ON the Cortez road.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

An Eastern paper Of recent date gives
IN account Of the kill Of white crow.
This knocks out the saying: "As black
w q crow"
The silver star., 1897-10-21

Chas. Hosea. Democratic candidate for
sheriff. 10 in Msncos on 40 electioneeripg
tour. having gone TO that village last
SUNDAY.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

Andy Menifcc returned to Mancos last
Monday with sixty head of cattle, which
lie purchased neur here. to feed during
lhc winter.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

Charley Msttison loaded q car OF mig.
ad alfalfa and timothy hay to-day. con.
sigred tu Frank Hall at Rico.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

J. P. Akin and family and Mrs. Sam
johnson loft last Monday for Farm.
ington, N. NJ. in quest Of fruit and pleas.
ure.
The silver star., 1897-10-21

Will Expn went TO Plateau last Thurs.
iay afternoon after cattle and returned
Saturday in the snow storm.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-27

discreet general guards his line of pos
sible retreat with as much care rs that OF
attack, concluding that while 1t Is quite
bad enough to be defeated, 1t Is still worse
to be hopeessly bagged by the enemy. The
older practitioner need not be told that the
practice Of his art is constantly beset by
startling surprises. Patients not only get
well who should die, hut many die with
out ostensible scientific reasons. To recon-
cile these constantly recurring experiences
makes him an ever-ready trimmer to cir
cumstances and an adept diplomatist with
shifting fortune. While apparently know
ing everything he finds 1t eminently fitting
his actual position to know little and say
less. The loophole OF expediency Is as es-
sental to him as are his advice and pre-
scrption to his patient. He learns to be
ustonished at nothing and always on tho
lookout for the unexpected. A sudden death
is always explained with greater plausibil-
ity by the man who never declares his posi-
tive prognoss than by the one who has
previously committed himself to its "a
possibility. So also with doubtful dag
nqsis.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-27
THE TEXAS PAPERS.

After temporary suspension on ae-
count Of the destruction of its plant by
fire IN tho early part of December. The
comanche Chief again appears as bright
and new ~ as before the disaster. L.
mates this announcement:
wish the first throb of the little gb1rt
mat set our machinery in motion -Nedncs-
day afternoon tho chief started FREQ from
toh; ami with conscience az clear and
open rs tho day Il Is now published he
nna,h rs own vino aud fie tree. the pro
pri"fors having a building constr-i tel e,s-
pfcially for the purpose, l5e feet east or
che public Square.
The funny man on the Roby Palmer re-
marks:
Some scientists have discovered the sun
ms q sIoi on H. 1his matter should he
attended 10 0t once Probably ;. needs re-
painting
The Navfsota Examiner thus accounts
for the pncifraion IN Washington:
Two weeks before the HOLIDAYS one
would have thought nv this time tia: the
sr'at war guns would have been resounl-
ine Throughout the land 1t was only a
little hlarlty of the conservative old SON
hiors which was completely dro vnod b.
che Christmas cggnogg.
The Crosby County News thus speaks
OF the prosperity Of hs county:
There Is hardly a farmer In this county
VINO IS not worth az lc7st onc-thrd mora
than he was two years ago, while many
have done stiil better The rise in he
irice OF cattle has contributed somewhat
TO help them. but any man who really tries
is certain 20 succeed on the plains.
The Navasota Examiner thinks there
are worse people chan Tillman. 1t says:
People in the hlbit of abusing pitchforl.
Ttlman should notice that he has as vet
not injected any sulphur fumes In the Gu
ban atmosphere. lie Is more sensible than
he gers credit for.
The Troy Enterprise makes this predlc-
tion:
Fore long the Yankee boys will move
Somh and take all desirable commercinl
positions, because the Southern men won't
icarn their boys how to do business.
The Eagle Pas9 Guide has this to cay In
regard to the discussion at Austin:
The new State Legislature is already
showing signs Of scnl,ity In the discussion
of a bin for the prohibition of outdoor
amusement aud recreation on sunday
BASEBALL football and hunting within n
milo OF a church are to he snoclailv for.
hidden OF pH9n Of a fine of $26 to slas, 1t
. iiiil"ult to conceive anything moro mis-
ohtcNcus IN the way of law making than
his species Of Interference with Individual
liberty. 1t - a perfectly silly attempt to
lrels'ntc morality into character, and Is
bound 10 fan, as AL such nttempts have
it'led from The blue laws of New Eng
land lOWnMards
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-27
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.


The Emperor william, Il ia reported. Is
inclined to favor the work of the Saliva
ton Army in Germany.
The grave Of ROBIN Hood is IN n forest
not far from Huodersfcld, Yorkshire. 1t
is surrounded by modern iron railing.
Washington Hesing has become an
aVo"ed candidate for mayor of Chcaso.
Clean streets : one attractive plank in
HIS platform.
David T. Francs, just confirmed as sec
millionaire. lie iaid the foundation of his
fortune by Grading in wheat.
Lord Charles Reresford will soon be
promoted to nag rank, Z. is said He will
oe the youngest rear admiral in the navy.
Cecil Rhodes is a hearty supporter of
the salvation Army, and he has made
General Boo h an offer of land in Rhoicsia
for the army's use.
l. is, said that the lare Joseph b. Nc
Cullagh never attended n place of amuse-
mcni or any public meeting, and never
was the cues; at any entertainment.
Tho portrait of Herbert Spencer that Is
to be presented TO the English nation by
Gladstone and many. other celehraced men
VIII be painted by Hubert Nerkomcr. for
merry OF Cleveland.
King Leopold recently said that patriot
ism constituted the solid basis of pros
perty. He declared that the constlm,
prosperity OF Great Britain was due to
the patriotism of its inhabitants.
Emperor Francis Joseph will visit Eng
Land, for the first slime, next June, when
he will fclici;dte The queen on the olNt!eth
anniversary OF her accession and will pre-
sent 10 her a magnificent set of diamonds.
EY-Queen Milan and Queen Natalie. of
S'ryia. have arranged Ito live .peacea bly,
toseiaor for a time 70 enable King Alex
afder to appear with some preteuse 20
deConey as "a sutton for the hand of n
princess.
Rev. DR.. Joseph Parker of London re-
lerrng to the arbitration treaty recently
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-27
Fon PUBLIc IMpRoYrMrNrs-

The proposed amendment. proparos f.,
this city. to tho constitution NJ the state Of,
Texas and providing additional means IN
any now existing for securing street pa dng
aud sewerage and drainage improy.,nep,s
IN cities, has met with the indorsemsn, n
the leading citizens Of Houatun and Iy well
worthy the attention OF the legislature and
people.
Briefly put the amendment proyldes f,-
an ad vhlorom tax on land alone. and that
hereafter tho value OF tho land aEsessnl
for city. town or village taxes shall be
shown In the assessment rolls OF cities.
towns and villages. separately from tho
value OF the improvements Section pro-
vides that the percentages levied under
such taxation shall not he deemed 10 no
limited by any OF the other provisions OF
the constitution relating to taxation, but
that any ordinance levylng tax greater
than 30 cents on the 800 shall necessarily
be ratified by a majority OF popular vote
OF the taxpayers. II is also provided that
those who have already paid such taxes as
those to be levied under this amendment
shall be entitled to rebate and lastly. dc
clares that nothing herein contained shall
be construed to prohibit the construction
OF public improvements OF the character
hereinbefore referred to. out OF funds raised
by taxes for general purposes on all species,
OF property"
In a word. this proposed amendment
simply adds resources to tho public i'm
provement funds OF cities and towns with
out affecting the homestead beyond the
weight of general taxation, without jeopar-
dizing specific improvements on property
and only to be resorted to after the consent
OF tho taxpayers themselves has been oh
tanned In . popular election. II Is purely
. matter dealing With local self government
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-27

by Mr. Cleveland. and also as denying that
he approved It. II is well known that ne
has both approved and disapproved the
Cameron resolution granting the Cubans'
Independence. He has said that he would
vote for it and also that he would vote
against It,
As a matter Of fact Senator sherman has
aged greatly within the last few years
Once he had a splendid memory; now he l.
so forgetful that he makes very grave
blunders,
Why. It is frequently asked. did Mr.. Nc
kinlcy choose him for the highest position
in his cabinet The only answer that mas
been given to that question is that he
wanted TO mako a place In the senate for
Mr.. Hanna. the latter having great am
btion TO serve his State as United states
senator. Mr. Mckinley is certainly under
very great obligations 10 Mr. Hanna. but
because he u.s. he is not bound TO cancel
these obligations by putting an unfit man
In his cabinet.
II is not improbable that he would have
offered Senator Sherman some other cabl'
net position Il the senator would have ac-
ceptcd 1t. Senator Sherman however, II
reports are to be believed. wouldn't ac'
cept any ether one of the cabinet posi-
tions. Knowing his power he demanded
and got what he wanted.
He may disappoint his critics. There
Will be no regrets IL he does still, the
chances are that he will prove TO be a
fni
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-27

and carrying out the democratic idea Of
government by giving TO communities the
authority to tax. or refuse to tax. them
selves in questions Of local concern.
1t may not be the mos. desirable scheme
imaginable. but under all the circumstances
II seems TO be the fairest and most feasible
II Is measure, too In which every city
and town Ia Texas is vitality interested and
without which progress must lag in even
the most promising cepters. Possibly no
subject short of the general appropriations
will come before the present legislature OF
more practical importance TO the State a,
large. People living as closely together as
DO those In cities and large towns, absolute
ly require such improvements and sanitary
features as those aimed at through this pro-
posed amendment. and the growth. prosper
lily and comfort of the population eenters of
the State directly affect the markets and
general welfare Of all the people Of the
Commonwealth.
The legislature OF Texas. by submitting
questions OF this character to the people,
would indicate purpose to assist in the
substantial development OF the growing
commercial communities and trade oerters
Of their State, and at the same time he
strictly In line with the democratic theory
Of local self government