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The aegis & intelligencer., 1899-02-24
TIE P4RSON WAS MINED.

The minister had reached the criti-
cal point in his missionary" sermon.
He had finished his firstlies and
secondlies, and with one neat figure
would link them to an impassioned
appeal that would strike his congre-
CATIONS hearts, and make their rocks
flow like water.
"If," he declaimed, ''it has truly
been said that he who makes two
glades of brass to grow where ONE
The puzzled look on the face of a
deaf old member in Il front pew led
him to pause and repeat:
THAT he is a benefactor who makes
two grades of blass-"
Smiles throughout the house, and
his own sense showed him there was
something wrong, but with an at
tempt at lightness, he said airly:
"As meant, two blades of glass. v
The choir was now keen cared, and
the pastor felt as if he had met Dew.
ey. So he shouted. 1.-Two blods OF
grace"
Then the senior deacon had pity on
him and arose. "My bretheren," he
spoke, "our pastor has been upset by
the intensity of his emotions, and hai
tripped on two blades of grass
The aegis & intelligencer., 1899-02-24
ASTROLOGICAL PREDICTION OF
Il GIRLS CHARACTER.

Here is an old astrological predic-
tion of the character of a girl born in
each of the months:
January-She will be a prudent
housewife, given to melancholy, but
good tempered and fond of fine
clothes.
February--Ane effectionate wife and
tender mother and given to dress.
March-A frivolous chatterbox,
somewhat given to quarreling, and
connoisseur in gowns and bonnets.
April-lnconstant,n not very intelli-
gent, but likely to be good looking
and studious of fashion plates.
Ma.-Handsome, amiable and given
to style in dress.
June--Impetuous;w will marry early,
be frivolous and like dressy clothes.
July-Possibly handsome, but with
a surly temper and a penchant for gay
attire.
August-Amiable and practical,
likely to marry rich and dress strik-
ing,y.
Observation-Disclosures affable, much
liked and fashionable dresser.
October--Pretty and coquettish and
devoted to attractive garniture.
November-Liberal kind, of a mild
disposition and an admlrer of stylish
dress.
December-Well proportioned, fond
of novelty, y,extravagant, and student
of dressy effects.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1899-02-24

3oetical.
THE PATTI -1CROSS THE FIELD.


THE PATH -1CHOSS THE Field.
AR 'und me was the Eeauty
Which only summer yields,
The shadow of the woodland,
The bounty of the fields,
The Team OF shining waters
The mUrmur of the sea-
The varied book OF Nature,
All opened wide for me.
Amid these scenes of beauty
| spiCd a pathway there,
All tiOwerless and dusty,
Al! hard aud brown and bare.
No dainty gown Sw spt over,
No fooC il dalliarce stTayed
Along the narrow limit
The tread of toll had made.
But weary men and women
At morn and eve did pass
Beside the way unahn4ed,
Amid the Sunburut grass.
Their step was slow and heavy,
Their ga menfs bore the soil
OF the hard worlds grim work-day-
They walked the way oil Toll
So close against our pleasure
Is the undGrLGn CT Care,
OF tho who, all uEShcltercd,
The heat and burden bear.
And the fair simmer memory
sweet harvest to me DIS,
Yet ever lives the picture
Or the path across the fields,
Lucy RGndoL,h fuHtihg, in HCuPe1S Bdzar.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1899-02-24
BOTS ESSAY ON WINTER.

"Winter is the colde<t season of the
year because it comes in winter III ost-
ly. In some countries winter omes in
summer, and then it is very pleasant.
| wish winter came in summer in this
country, for then we could SNOWFALL
without getting our fingers cold. 1t
SHOWS more in winter than in any other
season. A wickit boy took nv
skates and ran off with them, and I
couldn't ketch him. Mother says
Judgment will overtake him; well if
Judgment does he will halve to be
pretty lively in his legs. for that boy
can run bully. Now will STOP"
The aegis & intelligencer., 1899-02-24
PROTECTION OF FLOWERS.

There are quite few methods by
which flowers are protected from the
invasions of unwelcome visitors. Land
plants are protected by certain leaves
forming cups around the stem. Some
have a leaf cup at each joint; in
others there is single basin formed
of the rosette of leaves at the base, in
which rain and dew collect and are
retained for time. Some plants have
slippery leaves, with often curved
surface over which it is impossible for
ants to climb.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1899-02-24
THE COLONEL COLLAPSED

An English soldier was brought be-
fore the commanding officer for selling
part of his kit, when the following
dialogue took place Colonel-"Now,
Private Murphy, why did you sell
your boots? p Private Murphy-'I'd
worn 'em for two years, sorr, and
thought they were my own property"
Colonel--"Nothing of the sort, sir.
These boots belong to the Queen"
Private Murphy-"I'm sure I'm sorry,
sorr, but didn't know the old lady
took twelves."
The aegis & intelligencer., 1899-02-24
F4THER'S GRACE.

Sunday School Teacher-"Now,
boys, why do some of us say grace be-
fore and after meals p No reply.
Come, come, surely one of you can
answer me; tell me what grace is"
Still no answer. "This is really terri
BILE. Now, Johnny Jenkins, tell me
what your father does after meal ?"
Johnny-"PIease, miss, he rubs his
waistcoaS." Sunday School Teacher
THAT'S not what mean. want to
know what he says" johnny
"Please, miss, he says 'Ha, ha; Richard
is hisself again."
The aegis & intelligencer., 1899-02-24
WRIGHT Us. BLISS,

Married, at Salem, North Carolina,
bV the Rev. Mr.. Warren, Mr.. j. p.
Wright, of Michigan, to Miss Addie
Bliss, of Salem" This is the Wright
kind of Bliss, for Wright has secured
Bliss, while Bliss ia made Wright. And
if it BE true that Ignorance is bliss"
then ignorance for once is Wright. The
worthy couple doubtless found after
marriage there was no Bliss in matri-
mony, though it was all Wright.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1899-02-24

of this Conference This is one of the
churches that have secured transfers
for a number of times. What course
they may pursue this time is not
known. If they have one brought in
from some other Conference, one must
90 out to equalize matters. To this
arrangement the Conference will not
object, but should the crowding pro-
cess be applied, IL deter mined opposi-
ton will be aroused. While the
supreme power is in the hands of the
Bishops, at the same time they are not
likely TO override the expressed decla-
rations of the Conference
The silver star., 1899-10-06
Pointers Abou. the Schools.

Taken from the Silverton Stan
dard and published at the request
of Prof. H. d. Brindle:
The teachers will cndeavor to
give monthly report as we'll as
items Of interest to all patrons.
The school belongs to the people.
Let us have your presence often in
the school room. Parents and
teachers should work together for
the common end,viz: The advance
ment Of the pupils.
Visit the school on work days.
Do not wait for special occasion.
Enter the rooms without knocking.
With hearty cooperation of pat
rons and teachers, our schools may
be the equal of any in this section.
The silver star., 1899-10-06

1t has been asked; what is to be gained by the
bond refnnding proposition" The proposition is
simply this: At present the county is paying eight
per cent OH 90. which is $4,000 and six per
cent. on $e4. 5oo which is $r,47ooo making total of
81 oIooo per year. or $I9 90 in ten years. Under
the arrangement the interest on the total amount
Of $50 will be four per cent. or 10000 per
year. This makes saving each year of S7Io.oo or
81 10000 in ten years, which minus the s. 200 bonus
that had to be given to secure the of interest,"
leaves an aggregate saving of $4,000 in ten years.
$4,000 should the bonds run twenty years. Thus it
will be that in ten years the saving will give
sum Of $1,000 more than would otherwise accrue to go
toward paying the principal of these bonds This ex-
plains the proposition thoroughly and as the saving is
plainly to the interest of the Taxpayers there should
not be vote against it. The bonds represent that
portion Of old In Plata countys Indebtedness that fell
to this county when it was created.
The silver star., 1899-10-06
EDITORIAL NOTES.
EakAxkAA
AkAksAkAAs

he citizens and business Of Dolores vicinity deep
cplorc the destruction of the depot. Although not
cture OF beauty convenience it served it's purpose and
willing to await the pleasure the railroad manage
t feeling confident suitable structure would be built
enevcr opportunity arrived. The pigmy minded are too
ous with tho story that the burning was
citizens for the express purpose OF forcing the
ppany to erect commodious building. This paper en-
ticay echoes the sentiment OF all Dolores good citizens
en fatty refufes such assumption We have forum
class OF people in midst, far law abiding for
carrying out OF such despcable and criminal that
ncendiasm and we trust the management OF the r. r. CO.
not visit the sin OF sinister miscreant upon the law
ding citizens OF prosperous little city but will give
at and all. much desire depot OF which We
all feel proud and like sister towns Mancos and Hes
point it out with pleasure all who our way
an evidence OF our prosperity. Such communication
ud completely obliterate any little friction that may have
ed between Of citizens and the railroad manage
mt We sincerely trust Mr. Jefery will kindly take notice
efutaton OF the destruction OF the depot by any re-
ctabe resident OF this town and will to our
Rtained above. for which VIC thank him in advance
The silver star., 1899-10-06
|MoNTEzuMA COUNTY FRUIT
At THE DENVER FESTIVAL.

Montezuma county, through j. d. Hall, came in for
good share Of the prizes in the Horticultural depart
ncnt Of the State fair at Denver last week. and consd
Ing that there fruit farms competing from
Mesa and four from Delta counties against one from
ths county, 1t is fine showing and to be proud
pf, thirty-one prizes in all being captured.
Montexuma county took third prize for hest and
largest collection Of fruit apples third pears third for
BEST and largest collection Of fruit in district secord
In individual premiums, Mr. Hall Is credited with
fhe following: collection Of apples. third; pcars second
ative grapes, third appes second pcars first peaches
native red grapes second hest and largest plate
eppes, first; sap Of wine first; wealthy, first; maiden
bush first; McMahon, first; ranibo rst Utter's red,
second; Ben Davis. first; Jonathan first; rasgnet first;
lawyer, first; ncwtown plppin, 6rst elberta peaches
t; Bartlett pear rst Louisa Bonnie de Jersey. first;
|clapp favorite, second.
NJ. Hall exhibited some White Winter Pearmain
Rppies but they were ruled ont accourt Of bcirg
fooaargc and ret symmetrical IS share
The silver star., 1899-10-06
NOTES.,

Senator Harris had an unpleasant encounter with a
pile of posts while enroute to the fire and used large
amount of liniment disfgured shin and very lame
hand.
Agent Lawder wanderer around next morning like
lost soul in the other region.
The section crew did lively work in trying to save
the platform but had to quit and devote their ateu
tion to the ties of the main track
Several encountered slight shocks by coming in con-
tact with the telegraph wires.
Only two ladies ventured to the scene-Mrs Palmer
and daughter.
Work on new platform and putting in another car
was begun yesterday. Platform will be I6xIoo feet:
box-car of same old style.
Ask Joe butcher about "splnters.'
Two Montgomery & Ward catalogues were burned
and five more arrived, Wednesday,
This is the first serious fire in Dolores and all hone
the saying that disaster always goes in threes will not
como true this time.
The silver star., 1899-10-06
A SURE THING.
Sugar Beet Exhibit and Fair for
Oct. II, 18 and 10.

The committee in charge have decided to set the
dates for the Beet Exhibit and Agricultural Fair for
October ~ Is and Io. premium list will be printed
In few days and mailed to the farmers Of In Plata
and Montcxuna countless Colo, and San Juan county,
New Mexico. The list will Ike exceedingly complete
and premiums offered will he very liberal A great
display Of sugar beets is the main thing sought but ex.
hbits Of all farm products and fruits are wanted and
will receive every attention we'll liberal premiums
base ball game, horse races and other sports will find
place on the program. Let everybody interested in
the welfare Of tho section push the fair to SUCCESS
nrrprpu n'rrcrrrt
The silver star., 1899-10-06
soooREs MoNTEzuMA COUNTY COLORADO fRoAv ocToeER
DOLORES DEPOT BURNED.
Box-Car and Contents 90 Up In
Smoke.

Last Tuesday morning at I2:4s, single rife shot,
followed by the cries of "Fire!" brought many of Do.
ores citizens from their beds to witness the destruction
OF the Rio Grande Southern box-car depot The blaze
was discovered by +. K. Hill, who was awakened by
bright light shining into his roo and gave the alarm
at once Several parties hurried the scene but were
poweress to save anything except the platform scales
and baggage truck. Agent Lawder arrived shortly
after the alarm, but could get to the door, owing
to the heat and burning PLATFORM Everything in the
depot except the contents of the safe was totally des
troyed. Luckily no baggage on hand and only a
few express packages, and the loss will be almost
nothing. 1t was also very lucky turn that no
wind was blowing there is no telling how much of
the town would now be in existence.
The origin of the fire is unknown The agent claims
to have had fire in the stove neither had the lamp
been lighted that evening, but from appearances the
fire seemed to have started from the inside and the
mystery is what started it. It may have been ncen-
diary but the evidence is conclusive and there is
an equal lack of positive evidence as to its catching
fire from the inside Again the electrical current from
the telegraph wiresmight have caused the affair Had
the blaze been discovered before much headway had
been gained, definite conclusion might have been
arrived at.
The silver star., 1899-10-06
OUR NEloHBORS.

The Independent says Delta's
county fair was success in many
ways.
-Four prisoners made break for
liberty at the Grand Junction Jail
last week but were soon recaptured.
Silverton has had trouble for some
time past from some Of its youngsters
and last week eight of them were
assessed sr3.1o by the justice of
peace.
The stage running between Mt.
Sniffles and Ouray was held up last
Monday afternoon and relieved of a
Sc, 900 gold retort from the Camp
Bird mine. Later news from the
Telluride Journal is to the effect
that the robbers did not get a cent.
Henry L. Strout, while cleaning
a motor line in the Revenue mill
yesterday afternoon. came in con-
tact with live wire and received
shock of 500 volts, burning both
hands badly. He was brought
down and the burns dressed by DR..
Stadler, the company surgeon. The
injuries though painful will not re,
suit seriously.-Ouray Plaindealer.
David Lindsay was accidentally
killed at saw mill near Bayfield,,
last Tuesday afternoon. In some
way the governor belt blew off, and
while in the act of shutting off the
steam the iron pulley bursted, a frag-
ment striking him in the head,
crushing the skull. Mr.. Lindsay
was we'll known in this section and
any one knowing the whereabouts
Of any relatives will confer favor
by writing Chas. r. Herr. at Du-
range, Colo.
At an early hour on Wednesday
evening Rev. w. H. Howard, of Du-
range, performed the ceremony unit
ing in wcdlock Miss Alice b. Crow
ell and Newton Samson. None but
relatives Of bride and groom were
present, aud but few citizens were
aware Of the marriage, until next
morning. The couple are thorough
ly mated, being young, well cdu-
Gated, Of lofty ambition and honor
able to high degree. with the es-
teen Of all .-Mancos Times.
Married:-At the parlors Of Hotel
Clifton at 8 o'clock Sunday evening
Sept. a4th. Mr.. Albert vanarsdale
and Miss Daisy Tschopp were join.
ed together in the Holy Bonds Of
ttiatrimony. Rev. Boylan pronounc.
ed the sacred words which made
this young couple. man and wife.
The Journal joins their many friends
In wishing them happiness and pros.
pcrity. Mr.. and Mrs. Vanarsdaic
have lived In this valley since they
were small children and have hosts
Of friends who wish them well.-|
Cortez Journal.
The silver star., 1899-10-06

McKinleytes all over the State are trying to fuse
with everything and anything they pull into the
Republican ranks, but use what little influence they
ave to break up fusion among the silver forces, which,
trango to say, is natural But they will have all they
ban manage to attend to their own business.
The silver star., 1899-10-06
OCTOBER.

Bending above the spicy woods which blaze,
Arch skies SO blue they flash, and hold the sun
Hmmeasurably far; the waters run
Foo SLOW SO freighted are the river-ways
with gold of elms and birches from the maze
OF forests. Helen Hunt
The silver star., 1899-10-06

What is the matter with having Brvan or Demo.
ratic Club in Montczunia county, There is plenty of
kood material to make the meetings interesting and
hey could alternate between Dolores Mancos and Cor
|cx. The leaders should take the matter in hand as
Z can be made profitable to the party.
The silver star., 1899-10-06

The frost stirred up terrible muss
And caused the gardner to cuss;
II went for beans and the unarrow.fats.
Shrivclcd and shrunk the poor toniats.
Exchange.
The silver star., 1899-10-06

Montezuma county's commissioners have new way
letting the contract for printing the delinquent tax
st. The bids Of the Journal and THE SILVER STAR
|ere the same, and nickel was tipped up to decide
lhich should get it, the Journal being lucky.
The silver star., 1899-10-06

War, at latest reports, had not commenced in the
ansvaal, but Britishers are leaving and England is
-pping in troops and supplies.
The silver star., 1899-10-06

Venezuela has been given the best of it in its diff.
|lty with England. by the arbitration committee,
hich is as it should be-
The silver star., 1899-10-06

Dewey is receiving all the praise and respect due
m from the American people, but the expansionists
obaby overlook the fact that he does not approve of
administration policy in the Philippines. they
build not be SO enthusiastic
The silver star., 1899-10-06

f the Democrats want to be successful this fall they
buld nominate a clean ticket at their convention to-
brow and treat every section fairly.
The silver star., 1899-10-06

"A district court judge has ruled that in order to
eke publication legal the paper containing the ad-
)rtsement must be printed on the day indicated in
|e date line.-Telluride Journal.
The silver star., 1899-10-06

"a new baby food is being made from goats milk in
lifornia. 1t should surely be good for the kids
knver Postscripts.
The silver star., 1899-10-06

Denver politicians have water on the brain, this fall,
usual.
The silver star., 1899-10-06

Pie is the watchword of the administration repub-
ans in every county.
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Old PEOPLES DaX.

A service in honor of the old people
will be given in the Methodist church
next Sunday morning. 1t will be an
old-fashioned service with a special
sermon by the pastor. All old people
and those who expect to become old
sometime are invited to be present.
Carriages will be sent by the Ep-
worth League to bring all old people
who desire to come and who need con-
veyance. Report all such names to
a. w. CUMMINGS, Pastor.
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Public Sale.

l will offer at public sale at my res
idence, three miles northeast of Wen
dell and five miles west of Fellsburg,
Tuesday, November 81, 10 a. m. lot of
horses, cattle, farm machinery, har-
ness, household goods and other art.
icles too numerous to mention.
Terms. cash. On sums of
$50 or under, cash; over $40, except
for cattle, approved notes, due in six
months, will he accepted, without in
terest il. paid when due: if not, 10 per
cent interest will be charged from date
of sale. A discount of 10 per cent will
be allowed on.all amounts over $40 if
paid in advance, except on cattle.
JASPER CARPENTER.
F. D. WEST, AuctiOneer.
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ssgMr. c. r. Hine, of Lowell, Mich, is
in the city visiting his son, F. B..
Hine, cashier of the Kinsley bank.
Mr.. Hine1 is always welcome visitor,
whose coming is especially pleasant
TO our chess players, as he is skilled
player. victory over whom gives the
victor standing in the first rank of
amateurs.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-11-10

Rev. w. M. Runyan will open the
Harvest Home Festival, at the Meth
odist church, next Monday evening,
with his lecture-peem, pioneers. >
This promises to be splendid series
OF lectures and entertainments, con-
tinuing five nights. Our citizens should
.patronize an undertaking like this for
the public good. The price is so low
that every one can secure ticket.
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We have just received beautiful

We have just received a beautiful
line of China, manufactured expressly
or US in Austria. These goods are
handsomely tinted and decorated
with pictures of some of the public
buildings and other points of interest
in kinsley. Dainty designs in After
Dinner Teas, Moustache Cups, Cups
and Saucers, Pin Trays, Plates and
many smaller pieces, comprise this
exquisite display. Come and examine
them. Edwards & Noble.
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A Narrow Escape .

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart, of Groton, S. D.: WAS
taken with a bad cold, which settled
on my lungs; cough set in and finally
terminated in consumption. Four doc
tors gave me up, saying could live
but a short time. l gave myself up to
my Saviour, determined if 1 could not
stay with my friends on earth, would
meet my absent ones above. My hus-
band was advised to get DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption.
Coughs aud Colds. | gave it a trial:
took in all eight bottles. 1t has cured
me and, thank God, am saved and
now well and healthy woman Reg
uiar size sue and 81. Guaranteed or
price refunded. Mosher &, Co.'S drug
store.
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1t will not be a surprise to any who
tiles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
to know that people everywhere take
pleasure in relating their experience
in the use of that splendid medicine
and in telling of the benefit they have
received from it, of bad colds it has
cured. of threatened attacks of pneu-
monia it has ayerted and of the child
rem it has saved from attacks of Group
and whooping cough. 1t il grand
good medicine For sale by Mosller
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Mr.. G.. O. Wilson and Miss Lucy
Knisley, of this city, were married in
Larned last Tuesday. They arrived
home the same evening and quite a
number of their friends gathered at
the depot to meet them on the arrival
of the train. The newly-marrled couple
received an enthusiastic ovation from
their Larned friends, who escorted
them to the train in shower of rice
and old slippers. They will begin
housekeeping in tine WATSON property,
on Fifth street. Mr.. Wilson is our
popular contracting painter and an
artist of considerable ability, who has
been a resident here for the past two
years, and during his brief residence
amongst us has made hosts of friends.
The young lady who has cast in her
lot with him is the daughter of Mr..
Knisely, of Trenton township. At the
time of her marriage she was living
in Larned, but prior to going there
she had been living in this city for a
number of years and is highly esteemed
by large number of friends. The
Graphic joins the friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson in wishing this happy
couple long and happy life.
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Have a "swell" dinner, for once,
anyway,-fresh line of evaporated
Fruits, Apples, Pears. Peaches, April
cots, Blackberries and Raspberries.-
Edwards & Noble.
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If any of the readers of this paper
know of any fall fruite, vegetables or
grains that we could borrow for our
fall festival decorations, on November
Ii to II, please let me know of the
same. n. w. CUMMINGS,
Pastor NJ E. Church.