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The silver star., 1897-07-15

cederts set by Cleveland's admins
tration, and every act done has been
performed either at the suggestion
Of Spain or with the full assent and
approval of Butcher Weyfer. In
view of these facts, and in view of
the hostility of the United States
to the people Of Cuba, and the
subserviency of the administration
to the money powers ahd to the
dictation of Spanish miscreants, it is
disgusting for Mr.. Hanna, who is
recognized as Rothscfild's agent,
to pass resolutions in his pocket,
convention fnocking the miseries of
Cuba.
If the administration intends that
the Cubans shall be slaughtered
and the island repopulated by a
breed of submissive slaves, why not
proclaim the intention openly,
throw off the cloak of hypocrisy
and stand up boldly for the exter-
mination of the Cubans because
they are patriots, and the mainten-
ance of Spanish rule because it is
despotic. That would be manly,
and vastly less aggravating to the
American people than sickly, senti-
mental, hypocritical, whining reso-
lutions intending to excuse the
crimes that they dare not confess.
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Supreme Hypocrisy,

The maudlin resolution of
Hanna's Toledo convention, ex-
pressing sympathy for Cuba and
lauding the policy of the admins
tration in maintaining Spanish rule
and encouraging Spanish atrocities,
surpasses the impudence of his
satanic majesty in offering the savior
of mankind all the world and the
.ullness thereof if he would fall down
and worship Spanish atrocities
which at that time were known by
the name Of Satan. 1t required the
active and affirmative influence of
the Hanna Reed, Rotlischild COM
bine to prevent Morgan's resolution,
granting belligerent rights to Cuba
and assuming the position of abso-
lutte neutrality between the barba-
eriansof the Spanish Pcninsular and
the struggling patriots of Cuba,
passing tie house Representatives.
Tbe peoples representatives in the
house were ~ allowed to vote
whetl,er the United States should
logger assist Spain to slaughter
CSE,s or whether the great re-
public should occupy the position
of neutrality between the contending
forces.
The administration organs, or
rather the Rotlschild's organs
controlling the policy ofthc admins
tration, have proclaimed for months
That President Mckinley has policy
with regard to Cuba, and that it was
indecent for congress to interfere in
the matter until the president has
fully carried out his policy. Nearly
four months have elapsed since the
Inauguration of Mckinley, and
every step taken with regard to
Cuba has been guided by the pre-.
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We notice in one of our exchanges a
New York girl kneeds bread with her
gloves on, and that it is quite fad.
That's nothing. We need bread with
our boots on; We need bread with our
pants on; we need bread with our socks
on; we need bread with our shirt on;
and il our delinquents who are SO far in
arrears, don't settle inside the next de-
cadc. we'll need bread without anything
on. Why. that girl amt in the need a
little bit.
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The New York Journal Gays the only
human beings who can be truly happy
"are persons like Queen Victoria, to
whom nature has given no nerves. no
imaginations, and solemnly good opin-
ion of themselves" The Journal was
vulgarly American even before it went
into psychology; but now it has COM
mitted lcse majestic against all the An
giomaniacs in the United States.
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B. b. Haywood. superintendent OF the
Gold Queen Gold Mining company, near
Springfield. Utah, spent several days in
Dolores on business trip. Mr.. Hay.
wood is enthusiastic over the outlook OF
tho Blue noutain district, and says the
camp ccrtuinly has brilliant future bc.
fore 1t. Ho is u nun Of knowledge In
mining and has his money invested in
this district, and Is perfectly satisfied.
He also Gays he expects to start his mill
In few days.
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Here is prize problem in the rule OF
three. II it cost an average Of $4,000
to buy the vote OF an Illinois legislator
for the Allen street car bills, how much
did it cost to get the mint bill which de-
monetized silver through the nenate Of
the United States in such manner that
only John Sherman knew what it meant?
And what has Carlisle gained by swal-
lowing the silver record OF lifetime?
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Rev. e. L. Buck came in from Denver
on last Sundays train. He spent cou-
pie of hours in Dolores and then pro-
ceeded to Cortez. lie was very much
pleased with his visit. Mr.. Buck. while
in Denver. visited many old friends,
among them sisters and brothers OF the
editor OF The Silver Star. We gladly
welcome him home.
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Rumor says that John Sherman is
rapidly advancing into dotage. The
American people WILL, however, keep
their eyes on Johnny, knowing well how
crafty he was in 1873. when he deceived
the senate and the country about the
mint act, and how artful he can be in
changing his views on all important
questions. Dotage is the excuse given
for his action. Then he winked the
other eye.
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"DEAR JAcH-"
Some skies are blue
And some are black,
Please send me fifty.
Your friend, Mac.
And he got it where the chicken got
the axe. This is the answer wired back
"Some skies are blue.
And some are pink,
I'll send you fifty
don't think.
X Truly, Al.
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The .Gulf Widens.


The gulf between bimetallists and
gold contractionists, ,sor what is the
same thing, between plutocracy and
democracy. widens. The men of
greed, oppression and wrong are on
one side; the men of equality be-
fore the law, justice and right are
on the other. They cannot linger
mingle. The plutocrats Of Iowa,
their servants and strikers, are ar
rayed under the republican banner;
the democracy of Iowa and the peo-
pie who love liberty are under the
other. The recent convention of
the democracy, the silver republi-
cans and the populists held in that
state show how wide is the differ
ence between the friends of the peo-
pie and the friends Of plutocracy.
These three conventions fused into
one by adopting the same platform
and nominating the same candi-
dates. 1t is true small band from
the populists calling themselves
middle Of -the-roaders flew off and
will wander in space not knowing
whittier they go and nobody caring
where they stay. They think they
were created to tear down not to
build up. Finding it impossible to
tear down the populist party, they
have gone by themselves and will
be very lonesome when they have
devoured each other. They do not
recognize that little meteors i'll the
sky are not planets but detached
and inconsequential small particles
of matter. Thus it will be with the
middle-of-the-roaders, who cannot
join in the grand battle for human
liberty which divides the people
from their oppressors.
The state central committee of
Illinois stands where it stood in
1896. The true patriots of that
state will never surrender to the ell
emy, or recognize the advocates of
the English gold standard as domo-
Gratis. The state committee at re-
cent meeting at the Trement house,
in Chicago, passed resolutions fully
up to the high-water mark of the
Chicago convention. Such is the
voice of Illinois, Kentucky, Iowa,
and must be the voice ofevery dem-
ocratic state which desires success.
The advocates of gold monopoly
cannot dodge the issue. The battle
between a government of the peo-
pie, by the people and for the pco-
pie, against government of syndi-
Gates, by syndicates, and for syndi-
Gates, must be fought out OIL the
lines established in 1896. There
must be 10 compromise with evil.
Honest men can no more accept
the brides of the goldites than the
Savior of mankind could have ac-
ccpted the offers Of Satan Of the
kingdoms OF the Garth in full view
from the high mountain upon which
they had ascended. There will be
no compromise. This country will
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be all contraction and all slave, or
all free from the degrading bondage
resulting from fetish worship of
gold which has been crowded by
parasites and mercenaries as the
god of mammon.
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Notice.

Bids will be received until August /.
by the Board OF School District No. II,
to paint the two school houses outside
and inside with lime; also to build two
brick chimneys. For further particu.
lars, apply to the board.
J. p. GOULD.
Secretary District No. Il.
Quarry, Colo, July 0. 1897.
The silver star., 1897-07-15

The situation in Cleveland. Ohio. is
becoming quito serious over the strike
of tho coal minera. The railroad are be-
coming more bolder each day in the con
fiscation of coal and those who depend
upon regular supply are becoming
somewhat alarmed. That's strange, too.
The silver star., 1897-07-15

Now that the 4th Of July celebration
is over tho merchants OF Dolores and
citizens in general should look after the
depot proposition. They should urge
tho officials OF the Rio 0rando Southern
to build. and should they not do so. it is
time for the citizens to take some other
step regarding the matter. The com
pany will build rather than have the
trade taken from them. and this is what
should be done. 1t is downright shame
nnd imposition on the patrons Of this
company that they have for depot
nothing better than u discarded narrow.
gauge box.cur. Get n movc on your
selves and do business.
The silver star., 1897-07-15

Our esteemed friend Arthur Waldroni
will leave on Saturday for short visit
TO parents and friends at Pueblo. We
regret to lose him, oven for a short time
The silver star., 1897-07-15

The photographer takes the pictures.
The stomach takes tine aches,
The sweet girl takes the mixture.
And The Silver Star takes the cake
The silver star., 1897-07-15

Senator Campbell passed through our
town last Friday enroute to Rico from
Durango. He ppont few minutes hand
shaking with friends in Dolores.
The silver star., 1897-07-15

Rev. f. l. Buck OF Cortcz will preach
sermon on Sunday next at II o'clock,
at the Dolores school house. Every.
body cordially invited to attend these
services. Good singing nnd good music.
Miss Lou Ordway will preside ut the
organ.
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Board Of Eoualizatiou,

Notice is hereby given that the coun-
ty commissioners will meet as board OF
equalization on July 10, ut which time
complaints againpt assessments will be
heard. JoHN WEscH,
Clerk OF the Board.
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LODGE MEETING.

SILVER STAR LODGE NO. los, KNIGHTS
= or PYrHIAS, meets every Saturday
evening at 5 O'Clock in X. r. Hall.
visiting Knights always welcome.
>' 4. l.. SHORT, j, HARRIS.
X. of II. and S c. G.
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Frank Belcher informs us he doing
a good business with his livery and feed
stable and also that passenger traffic on
the stage line between Cortez and Do
lores as quite good.
The silver star., 1897-07-15

The dance last Friday night at Do.
lores. like all others, was well attended
and generally good timc had.
The silver star., 1897-07-15

The national labor leaders have de-
cided to support the striking coal miners
throughout the country.
The silver star., 1897-07-15

Bert Graves laft this week for Silver.
ton where be went to do assessment
work on his GLAZING. He will be absent
about month.
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Bob Smith GAME 9Fer fflra# fran tlla tllla cepnty
ssas n.as, sa SHaaaagy t5 iaa3t 20 a':88y. 4 4.
The silver star., 1897-07-15

In out report OF the races on the lih
last week we made mistake in the
pony race. We credited Bclchcr's pony
rs winner OF second money, when 1t
should have been Mr.. Longinbaugh's 3.
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e. X. Short, Rio Grande Southern
agent y Dolores. has several very fine
81. Bernard pups for sale. Lovers of
this breed Of dogo should write to him
Mt once
The silver star., 1897-07-15

Harvesting Of the hay crop tn.sysh-
out the valley has commenced and an
enormous crop ig reported.
The silver star., 1897-07-15

Alfred Dunham left for his home on
Saturday.
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THE SCISSORS,

The funeral of the late Hon. Jno,
Evans, last Tuesday, was one of the
largest ever in Denver and fully de-
monstrated that he was one of the
noblest Of men. By his death Den
yer and the entire state has lost
great and valuable man.
Nothing shall ever come be.
tween us" he exclaimed. Moth.
ing on earth shall separate us" she
replied, passionately. Just then a
caterpillar crawled down her neck
and proved the extravaganza of lov-
ers' VOWS.
A young pale-faced dude stepped
into a cigar store the other day to
purchase a cigar. and picking UP
one remarked that he liked that
brand, but it was too dark. .lll
right, said Scott, you'll find light
or at the gas jet.
The silver star., 1897-07-15

Charley Hosea left on Friday to look
after his cattle interests. He will be alb.
sent about week.
The silver star., 1897-07-15

The Orphan Bell mine at Cripple was
so!J last week for ei50,000.
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The silver star., 1897-07-15

Numerous cases Ct the grippe in and
around Dolores.
The silver star., 1897-07-15

Attorney j. G. Price Of Rico madc
many friends In Montczuna county dur
ing his recent visit to Dolores
The silver star., 1897-07-15

The Silver Star is three months
old today, and there are prospects
for it to remain.
The silver star., 1897-07-15

Terrible Record of Deaths East,
Following is complete list of
deaths and prostratioas up to July
IL, over 400 deaths having occurred
in the past few days:
The silver star., 1897-07-15

The county commissioners met in reg
ular session last week, transacting regu-
lar routine business. A committee OF
three wore appointed to look after the
new road to be built just above Dolores.
The will be constructed up through the
canon near Ras Thompson's ranch, and
will connect with the Disappointment
road on the mesa, thereby shortening
the distance considerably. The review.
ers appointed were Senator j. j. Harris.
Uncle Billie May and Chris Hoppe. all
OF Dolores. They are all men compc,
tent to the busines and way look for an
early report.
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Miss Maud johnson of Disappoint
mcnt, granddaughter OF Uncle Charlie,
johnson, who has been pleasant visi
tor in Dolores for the past three weeks
returned home on Saturday.
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The running team Of the Rico FIRE de-
partment, which carried off both prizes
at the Telluride tournament on the 4th
Of July. we're in position as follows:
Archie Hays. spike; Charles Meredith
and j. E. Moore. first swing; Court Ian
don and George Moore. second swing;
Frank Robinson and Hugh Rae, tiller-
man; Charles Beidler, coupler breaker;
]. II. Gill. pipemani Lon Crecelius.
plugman; Gus. Beidler, hose puller;
Henry TRULY. extra. Lou Homfeldt
acted as sponsor for tho team while ut
Telluride. Rico may not be able to COM
pete with Telluride in base ball, but she
can teach them thing OF two as regards
running in the fire department.
The silver star., 1897-07-15

.Ihs e44.HAty commissioners was
ip seSSi3g hast week and have ac-
conipNsfE,ed some good work. Mon
tezrfia a5Ds.i,,ilty should be proud OF
her reprsssiitatiyes. They are men
of hqiof .apd have an inclination to
do right.
The silver star., 1897-07-15

DR.. Harlow and family, formerly Of
Cortez, have move to Fort Lewis.
The silver star., 1897-07-15

last Sunday night at the Con.
gregatioral church Rev. Stanton of
Wichita, Kansas, preached to about
I25 people. The gentleman was
very entertaining, and with the as
sistance of his daughters, furnished
the congregation with some fine
musical selections.
The silver star., 1897-07-15

Wanted thousand coal miners.
Wages 60 per day. MARX HANNA.
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cortez Notes.

Special Correspondence.
There will be Sabbath school in
the church next Sunday at 1890;
also preaching in the evening. An
are cori;'g'1v invited to attend.
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ttfs s4,<xeysfa.a thai the Guillett
k,,sa ta,.e c.f~@1 @1lased the Schutt
ey;sS as,i ys%s wish them success
nj sa.sse pl.iaSsperity for our .coun-
The silver star., 1897-07-15

ttk.s se4<feysfa,,a that the Guillett
k..s. ss.s'.ss... Ss..e s.e~.4lased 1lse schutt
eiiss o.ia, vTs WISH them success
nj !Isssc prd2s d2sperlty for our .coun-
~
'fh4 ,,1.upAty commissioners was
ip 5ssSi9r last week and have ac-.
conlps!sfed some good work. Mon
tezrina s.qS.i,ilty should be proud of
her Representatives,. They are men
Of Of hG5l2f ;aS Ff aFFf h have an inclination to
last Sunday night at the Con.
gregatiotial church Rev. Stanton of
Wichita, Kansas, preached to about
I25 people. The gentleman was
very entertaining, and with the as
sistance of his daughters, furnished
the congregation with some fine
musical selections.
DIR. Harlow left Cortez July 9th,
for Fort Lewis where he accepts a
position as physician and and sur
geon. Mrs. Harlow and children
went to Ouray to visit friends for
few weeks. We shall miss the doc
tor and family and regret very much
that they should leave us. They
have the best wishes of many good
friends in and around Cortez.
A. L, Thompson left Monday
morning for Dolores to meet Mrs.
A. l.. Thompson. his wife, who has
been absent in the for about eleven
weeks visiting relatives. We are
very glad to welcome Mrs. Thomp-
son back to this community to again
participate in all things thai are
good and noble, as has been her Gus.
tom in time past. Uncle Al. llaa
gri4 tGl9 flis face this morning liSe q
big sIice eut of one of Noah Barnes
watsffinieions.
Rev. L. /. Buck returned from
Denver Sunday evening. He is
looking quite well, and feeling more
| anxious than ever to secure souls a
resting place in heaven. May God
bless him, as we believe him to be
good man, full of the love of God
and purity. He was elected unani-
mously for term of one year, CON-
mencing July 4, 1897, to preach il
the Congregational church at Cor.
tez. We understand that story is
afioat that there were but twenty
votes cast for his reelection. We
will say in plain contradiction to
that statement, it being only one OF
many false ones made, that there
were sixty-seven persons present at
the election of Mr.. Buck, and all
but seven voted for his return and
three ofthat number were strangers.
We hear but little aside from praise
for Rev. +. L. Buck. Now he has
returned and feels secure in saying
that he has the right to preach, the
right to marry, the right to be re-
spected, the right to try to save the
lost souls of Cortez, and the right
also to breathe the pure and God
furnishing free air of Montezuma
valley. May God bless him in his
good work. We will say in con.
nection that the above privileges
were granted him about nine years
ago and he holds them as sacred for
The silver star., 1897-07-15

"Gold built woman from the RIB O
man." remarked the preacher, ian,
the devil came along and put in tn
works. remarked man with a she pol
ician for wife. And still they are-
household necessity.
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Pinckley-S Say, Syl, 1 Mopl1 nSt baye
that bald head of yours for / thSuusArd thSuussAa I'd
dollars.
Syl--And Pinckley, l wonld not do
without it for ten thousand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-07
A MYSTERY OF WAR.
The Unanswered Challenge and Its
Inevitable Tragedy.
Detroit Free Press.

1t was a soft and beautiful night. The
moonlight had about it that hazy appear
ance betokening rain in a few days, and
seemingly spreading a soft film over the
surrounding objects. A delicious languor
was in the air, while the katydids chirping
their shrill notes answered one to another
in the adjacent trees The colonel was evil
IDENTIFY in a reflective mood. His face and
attitude of thought there in the moonlight
were a study, and at length rousing him
self from his lethargy, he said:
MY mind has been busy with the scenes
of other days. | am reminded tonight of
part. 1t occurred while 1 was with the
army in Tennessee. There was a crisp
GOODNESS in the atmosphere, however while
almost as bright as day. The piclSets had
been doubled, and my companion and T.,
who were on picket duty together, had our
silence had been enjoined, as the two armies
were facing each other in close proximity,
and we We're ordered to keep a sharp look
one We did not walk any beat, but simply
stood in the shadow of the trees, having
strict orders to shoot any one approaching
who did not answer the first hail.
After standing thus for long time, We
perceived the dim outline of a figure APP
preaching from the direction in which the
enemy was encamped. Drawing back still
further into the shadow of the trees, we
awaited the coming of the soldier, for such
we now perceived him to be. He was walk
ing in leisurely manner, seemingly uncon-
scious of any impending danger or of his
Venturlng too lar DeyOnQ MS own lines. lie
stepped as carelessly as if taking a stroll,
and had now approached quite close to
where we were posted.
Haltr exclaimed my companion. in a
clear ringing voice; who goes there?
while there was an ominous click of his
gun, and [ also made ready but there was
no answer to the challenge, and the man
continued to advance directly toward U.s.
My companions gun went to his shoulder
and / saw his face work cOnvusively in
the moonlight, and IN low, but distinct
voice he again exclaimed Haiti but there
was still no response and the man con-
tinued his even stride. A bright trail of
fire sprang from my companions gun and
our strange visitor fell dead, his blood red
dening the snow. There in the moonlight
we looked upon his calm features and upon
his limbs Stiffenng in death, and the picket
said, as he leaned upon his rifle:
"I am sorry l had to do it, but it
couldn't be helped and then resumed his
position.
Some home had doubtless been DESC
lated by that shot, and we know not how
many hearts were Saddened, but 1t was
one of the exigencies of war A man be-
came accustomed to many things, but it
was a great deal easier to shoot a man
while in the heat of battle than when one
had time to reflect that he was taking life.
We could never determine whether the
man who was killed was deaf, walking in
his sleep, very absent-minded or crazy. 1t
was one of the sad mysteries of wartimes,
and we did not have time to pay much at
tention to such matters then"