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The silver star., 1900-03-16

J. f.. Longwill has traded his ranch.
up the river, to Antonio Giorgetta for
cattle. and intends taking up home-
stead on the mesa. where he will take
care OF his cattle and build him home.
Mr.. Giorgctta will farm the Longwill
ranch In connection with his old place.
a. tho two lay side by eide. This will
enable him to realize on much larger
crops. We understand there was also .
cash consideration in the deal. but did
not learn the amount.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

Nearly all Of the Disappointment cat
tie men were in town last Wednesday
and Thursday looking at the Hereford
bulls offered for sale by G. E. MsCon.
nell. ". II. Wallace and James Nash
bought three and James johnson. Irwin
Brumley and John Dunham each got
one. Tho balance Of the car load were
taken to Norwood.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

II. w. Pomeroy returned today from
Denver. where he was called to attend
the funeral Of his father. His father
was dead when he received the message
announcing the illness. The old gentle
man had just celebrated his eighty third
birthday the day before. He was buried
last Sunday from the Central Christian
church. which he founded.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

J.A Bishop called 81 The STAR Office
last Friday. on his way 70 the valley.
He informed us that the poetofiice at
Rear Greek was to end its existence last
week. This will make It necessary for
People in that vicinity TO choose between
the postofficea at Quarry. Rico and Do
lores for place togst their mail in the
future.
The silver star., 1900-03-16
Notice for Publication.

7osaxec
February s, 1870
named settler has filed notice Of his Intention
to make nnal proof In support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before c. j.
Scharnhorst, Judge and ex-oliiclo clerk of ihe
County Court OF Nom ezuma County, Colo, ado.
ut Coriez, Colorado, on March "a, 1900, VIZ:
Elias u. Clearinghouse who made Honscfcad
l6 v N N p M.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
hls continuous residence upon and cultivation
q, saiu land, VIZ: Il. j. Chapman. Of Dolores,
Colo. Michael II. wcdell. Of Dolores, Co o.,
!se njamin r. Porter. Of Mildred, Colo. and q.
II, stone. of Mildred, Colo
F.C. PERKINS. Register.
First pub. Fob 9; last March IS. 1900.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

Harry Pyle started to Cortes last Frir
day on bicycle but went into town in Q
cart and waited for tho stage to bring
him home Saturday pqrning. Broke
the chain and several X the ten cop.
mandmente. '' IL
The silver star., 1900-03-16

F. L. Bradheld came in last Saturday
from Silverton and returned Wednesday,
Mr.. Bradfield. in company with his two
brothers. has purchased Robert Dun.
hams ranch and the two adjoining 1t
and will go into the cattle business on
an extensive scale. in the near future.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

Martin Rush. viii Econ and Harry
Pyle are having . picket fence built
around their residences whero ono does
not airsady exist. A good and much
needed Improvement.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

A deaiIis under way by which L. A.
Thomas expects to become owner Of the
Dickerson house In East Dolores. Pa.
pers will probably be signed and the
transfeF made this week.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

We have soms very dns emblem pins
Tor Woodmsn Of the World. knights oe
pythias apd Rathbons Sisters for sale at
prices that can't b. best. Gall 1t this
once and no samples.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

TnE STAR has sent out large number
Of Statements Of subscription due, this
week. We hope You will favor us with
an carly remittance X YOU receive a
statement. as we are badly in need Of
some cash.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

Grand Chancellor JsMes MaKeon Of
Denver. will pay an official visit to Sill
ver Star Lodge No. los, X. Of P. tomor-
row (saturday) night All members and
visiting Knights are requested to be
present.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

Bob Brown 10 sowing oats this week.
Says hs wants to be on time this year.
but the atmosphere will be rather blue
In his vicinity II cold snap should kill
those oats.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

Robert Dunham was the purchaser OF
the James South place and went to Du.
TANGO lest Wednesday to put the finish.
ing touches on the deal.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

The Household for March 10 all any
ono could ask tor \ family magazine. fu'I
OF good. wholesome rrcdirg for every
msmbcr II the family. You can got u
lnd THE SrAx ono year Tor Zoo.
The silver star., 1900-03-16
Notice for publication.

tAHU O1iIce 1T DuTNTEO, LOIOrIuO,
February s, 1900
Notice 10 hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF his intention
"a make final proof in support Of his claim
and that said proof will hc made before G. j
scharnhorst. Judge and ex-.iflicio Clerk OF fhr
County Court OF MOntezulna County, .COlor,,l .
at COrtez. Col0radO, on March "a, lsAJ, VIZ:
Leonard A. Clearinghouse who inade HON. :
of sec g In tp 3. n Nf IL " n N pm.
He names the following witte sses TO prove
his continuous residence iipOn and cultivation
OF. xaid land, viz: y. J. ChapmAu. Of Dolores
Colo, Michael Il. W Wedeli, Of iuinres. Colo. q
Z. stone. Of Mildred Colo, aud II nIamin r
Porter, OF Mildred, Colo.
&c. PERKINS. Register.
First pub Feb. 2; last March IT, 1850.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

Hunt" Qniek came u last Sunday
from his trip TO Missouri and is again 4
work Ut the mill. He stayed only four
days at the old home and says it stormed
continuously. W
The silver star., 1900-03-16
DOLORES MoN1EzOA COUNTY COLORADO FRIDAY MARCH e 1000

Senator Loud. Of California 10 sgain in
evidence with a'posfal rate bill that is I
detriment to the people. He could uss
his persistence in more beneficial ways.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

LA. Thomas paid this shop pleas.
ant call last Monday. lie is now engag.
cd In plowing for some Of the ranchmen
on the river.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

We erred last week in saying q Denver
insurance man was In town. II vas
Will Picksrsll u Durango. but the rates
will probably be raised just the same.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

Harry Pyle won't to Durango last Mon
day to have tho dentist deal him some
misery aud returned Wednesday with
two new teeth.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

A runaway Saturday morning left tho
wreckage in the public square. Hay
rack and wagon were badly wrecked.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

Mrs. II. E. Brumley sccompanied her
daughter. Miss Myrtle. to Durango last
Friday and returned Sunday.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

Tho prize fighter and dancing master
both left town between two dsys and
board bills are awaiting payment.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

II. E. Black. brother.in-law OF VIM.
Dean. was an arrival today from Boards.
town. III. He expects to locate in this
pvrt Of Colorado.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

J.E. Longwill remembered The sTAn
while in town last Monday.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

Antonio and Dave Giorgettu were do.
ing business in this city Monday.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

o. ID. Pyle and daughters. Cleaver
and Dorothy. visited Durango Thurs.
day and returned today.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

Adelbert Raplee and wife were bust.
ness visitors from down the river. last
Monday.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

Tho race at Mancos promises to be q
big affair and will have large attend
ance from this city.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

FoR REST.-The Iongwill ranch. up
tho river. For particulare call on or ad-
dress A. GIoRuErTA.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

Matt Hammond reports plowinR under
way in his neighborhood.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

A. Mcdonald was an up the river Wis
istor in Dolores on Monday last.
The silver star., 1900-03-16

Latest designs In wall paper and low.
sat prices. quality considered. at tTh0mp.
son q Cos, 4ancos. 47tf
FoR SALE.--Nortgage litter seed outs.
Recloaned aud In fine condition. SLID
per 100 n. Gall on JOHN MoRIARry.
Quarry, Colo.
Don't forget that our clubbing rates
with the Household still hold good. q
gets Tine SrAn and Household for one
year; regular price Of both papers $500.
Best workmanship 10 assured by Ralph
Thompson 4 %. Of Mancos, 10 oil paint.
ing or psperlng. See them before lot
ting your work. SIW
The silver star., 1900-03-16
2 Q . , Q 0 Q o o Q o o . Q o o {
a0.0sI oREs ipsgWlI' q sjpRloSRss:s &
You should dance tonight.

Mrs. X. L. Lynch was doing ehopping
In this oity last Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-13

Exchange is soon occupied by a com
petent proprietor who will run
first class hostelry. IT for any reason
this cannot be done then they should
proceed without delay to organize
a j)int.stock company which will
erect hotel that will be a credit to
the town. It does not deter in that
some will call this officiousness. 1t
is matter of public concern and
great Importance to the city of Fred.
ericksburg, and therefore it is the
duty of THE FREE LANCE, as well as
of others, to discuss our needs and
short comings. We are here to aid
in pushing our city to the front and
what we have'ssid is not in the nature
of go ahead but come on. "
In any or all of these points touched
upon this paper and its individual
proprietors are ready to join hands
with the city authorities or the bust
ness men and will appropriate in pro-
portion to its means towards the en-
terprises named. Those who are not
equally willing, or who may be op
posed to Improvement, may critieise
us, but the snap of the foger is our
concern.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-13
THE CHINESE SITUATION.

The continued landing of British Ger
man and French forces at Shanghai is
srousing suspicion.
Ii Hung Chang has been given com.
plete authority from the Chinese En-
peror to conclude a treaty with the
powers
All the Powers except France and the
United States have expressed unwilling
ness to withdraw their troops from
Pekin in accordance with the Russian
proposal.
Reports from the officers in command
Of the American troops show thal their
men took no part IN the locking OF Tien
Tsin, but in several instances prevented
foreign soldiers from 50 doing.
Gen Chsffee cabled the War Depart.
ment that the Chinese government will
not return to Pekin so long as the
foreign army remains. and under such
conditions Gen Ohaffse does not think
the American legation can transact any
business Is is believed that all the
American troops will be removed 60
Manila and held there for emergency.
It is reported that the Russians have
captured the Empress D)wager, but the
report Is not confirmed The foreign
governments seem at loss TO known how
10 treat the Empress. While she is re.
sponsible for the attacks upon the lega-
tiOns, the foreign governments realize
that only by granting her immunity
can the peace negotiations be facilitat
ed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-13
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Newport News is threatened with a
water famine
Mrs Mary T.. Kellam, Of Acoomao
county, died recently, age lS years.
In Fairfax county James Kirby fell
face down into a spring and was drown.
ed
The 5000 expressed to r chmond 10
Williamsburg bank.
The torpedo boat Stockton. built by
the TriRR Ship Company. # Richmond,
had successful dock trial
George Lennon, colored, was ambush
ed and killed on the road between
Painter and Pungotsague, Acoomao
county.
The barn on She farm Of Capt A
NJ Chichester. in Loudoun county. was
burned, together with a quantity Of
grain and valuable farming utensils
The Episcopal churches If Lancaster
county have extended a call to Rev
Daniel r Micou These churches have
been without pastor for nearly year
During a thunder storm Robert Vim.
Gel son Of ". d. Wheel. Of Loudoun
county. aged 81 years, was killed in.
stantly by lightning az his fathers
home. He was lowering window
when struck,
Governor Tyler has announced the
appointment Of Colonel Joseph Button
TO place on his staff. made vacant by
the death Of Colonel O OBJ Oowardin
and Colonel W O SHELTON TO the posi-.
tion Of chitf.of.staff
Benjamin WiRginton, a native Of Oul.
pepper county died recently at his home
in Ray county Mo. He was a member Of
the Sixth Virginia Cavslry,an was con.
spicu0us for his bravery at the battle Of
Cedar Oieek. between Trout Royal and
Winchester.
a severe forest fire has been raging
on the estates Of Colonel Il J Wash
ington, John T. Wilson and william
@ Writ, near Oak Grove. WestmoTe.
land county. Over one thousand acres
Of Woodland were burnt over, and ful.
ly five thouand dollars damage done
4 schoolhouse destroyed. and "a num-
Der Of dwellings were In great danger
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-13
WESTMORELAND
Hog Weeds for Hay Sudden Death Notes
Etc

Correspondence Of The Free Lance J
Montross. Va. Sept 18th.
The drouth still prevails The farm
ers are through saving their fodder.
The crop is light, chaify end inferior.
The probability that provender will be
very scarce the coming winter has in.
duced many 90 NOW and cure the growth
Of weeds on the wheat stubble fields,
the luxoriant growth Of which hos been
remarkable. In view f the fact that no
rain has fallen 20 stimulate 10. This
hog wesd is tender and II cures beau.
tiful color, ard when properly saved
stock will readily eat g. A majority
of our farmers can supply themselves
with this variety Of hay
Mr. X Clark, son Of Richard CLARK
a young man. residing near Chiffon 2,
fell dead Tuesday evening last from
heart trouble The deceased was about
81 years old. and was 20 have been mar.
ried the next day.
Mr. Washington Anadale who has
been reported sick with typhoid fever
for some time, IL critically III.
The new courthouse at MOntross IL
ne ring completion and will be ready
for the October term Of the County
Court +.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-13
POLITICAL.
Gen Thomas l. Rosser will, it is said,
tour Virginia in behalf Of Mckinley.

Gen Thomas l. Rosser will, it is said,
tour Virginia in behalf Of Mckinley.
Senator Hanna arrived in Chicago
Monday to take charge Of the Republi.
can national campaign.
Attorney. General Montague aud Dis.
triot Elector Maohen spoke for the
Democrats at Leesburg Monday.
II is said that ex President Cleveland
will, In few days. publish a letter
urging his fdendt to support Bryan.
The Democratic campaign on Eastern
Shore Of Virginia was opened at East
vile by W A. Jones, candidate for
Congress-
1t is admitted that the Indiana cleo.
tion will be close. although both the
Democratic and Republican leaders
claim the State
Two committees Of ten. representing
the Bowden and Wise Republican fac.
lions. met in Norfolk Tuesday TO har.
monte party differences. but failed.
Returns from the Maine election
Monday indicate that Republicans car.
ried the State by about 80 600 plurality,
a Democrats gain Of 20 per cent over
1895
Arrangements have been effected for
the rendition Of the peroration Of Mr..
Bryan's Indianapolis speech at Gaines
vile. Prince William county, Va at
the Democratic hag.raisinR there next
Saturday.
The Democrats Ct the Second (Va }
Congressional district have decided to
let Chairman Ellyson arbitrate their
differences, and il is thought that this
course Will unity the Democracy Of the
district. Chairman Ellyson decided
that the Dem crats OF Newport News
must reorganize 90 put an end 10 fac.
tional troubles.
r. +. Lee, grandson Of the great
Ohieftain, opened the speaking at Lou.
lisa o. II. Va Monday. The yard was
packed, and the crowd was held by the
eloquent and convincing argument on
mintarism and imperialism He was
followed by Hon John T. Rixey, and
he by Gen. Fields X l. Gordon,
County Chairman, also delivered an ad.
dress.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-13
Baltimore Stock Market.
weekly Report Of Tuesdays Sales.

weekly Report OF Tuesdays Sales.
HOGS Market stesdy. Heavy s. sc
70 s. 90; light, $500 to s. so rough,
81 30 toys 90.
SHEEP-Choice 90 &c fair to good.
81 10 80 35; inferior. 5 10 81 80 PEI
head old bucks. g to 81 per head.
Lambs-Good to choice. s. 90 10 1925
Common TO good 81 90 to f4.50
CATTLE. - Market doll and lower
good butcher cattle. 50 90 &C s625
fair grade. 81 80 10 81 80 medium 81 %
to 81 60; common. 81. 80 to 81 90 Light
Heifers 90 50 to 81 10 good, 81 90 60
81 10 Oows-Oomm0n to good, 81 90 to
81 90 extra 80 80 60 81 90 Oxen. Common
10 fair, g IS to 50 90; good 1915 60
81 90 Bulls-Common In fair. 81 70
70 80 30 good, 50 80 to $500 extra "a 90
to 81 80, Export Steers, 1925 t.
8 90 Fresh Oows-Fair supply. mar.
ket firm. good cows in demand. at
$40 TO $50; common to medium,
sl7 60 s35 Calyes-Market steady.
g 90 to S. 90; extra choice SO 90 to 81.
HORSES AND MULES Draft
horses, 800 to 800 drivers, $50 TO 500 A.;
Southern chunks, $50 TO sos; mules.
from 500 TO 800 a head
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-13
THE FAMOUS GENTRY SHOW.
Kindness, Gentleness and Love.

The above words are said 10 be the
solution TO Prof Gentry's phenomenal
success in the management Of animals.
In a recent interview he is quoted as
having said kindness is the only
method Ipursue in training my animals
for exhibition " And he added: "The
gentleness with which l handle them
and the love Of the work has, think
allowed me to go further in their edn.
cation than any other gentleman Ia a
similar line" The entire company Of
dogs and ponies, over one hundred in
number, are TO exhibit in this city
under their tent Monday, September II :,
OF 80 and 8 p m.
The engagement of these talented
animals can be looked forward to with
great delight by the best class of peo-
pie 80 whom Prof. Gentry's famous
aud interesting exhibition appeals.
General Admission Children, loo;
adults 25c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-13
GENERAL NEWS.

Brig. Gen Joseph Wheeler was placed
upon the retired list. having reached
the age limit, 81 years.
Miss Clara Barton, President Ameri.
can National Red Cross. has issued an
appeal in behalf Of the Texas sufferers.
The Post-offioe DEPARTMENT has issued
orders CHASING all card chains or end.
less-ohain systems as lotteries and ex.
Guiding them from the mails.
The most conservative estimate of the
loss of life in Galveston by the recent
hurricane is that it will reach 5000.
8, 900 are homeless The raging winds
and angry waters left the Texas city
without single church, school or
charitable institution.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-13

Timely information given Mrs. George
Long Of New Straitsville. Ohio, pre-
vented a dreadful tragedy and saved
two lives a friRhtful cough had
long kept her awake every night She
had tried m ny remedies and doctors
but steadily grew worse until urged t.
try DR. Kings New Discovery One
bottle wholly cured her. and she writes
this marvellous medicine also cured Mr..
Long Of q seryere attack of Pneumonia
Such cures are positive proof If the
matchless merit Of this grand remedy
Tor curing all throat. chest and lung
troubles Oaly 800 and 81 90 Every
bottle guaranteed Trial bottles free at
NJ NJ. Lewis, druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-13
Por over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup ha
been used for over fifty years by mil.
lions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. II
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind colo, and
Is the best remedy for Dierrhoea. II
will relieve the poor little sufferer Inn
mediately. Sold by Druggists In every
part Of the world twenty-five cents
. bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrf
Windows Soothing Syrup
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-13
Republican Club Organized at Unionvilie.
Unionvllle, Va, Sept 10Th, 1900
To The Free Lance


Unionvllle, Va, Sept 10Th, 1900
To The Free Lance;
The political ball was opened by the
Republicans Of this section by the or.
ganizltion Of club on Saturday even
ing last, to be known as THE Taylor
District Mckinley Roosevelt. Rogers
Republican Club Of Orange county. &"
With the following officers
A. o Walter, president James B.
Martin, secretary; A T. Priest. LIST
vice. president; Jno. 7. Weaver, 2ad
vice. president James Duncan. Bird
vice president l. A. Martin. treasurer
II K. Martin, sergeant.at arms.
The following committee was Ap.
pointed TO bring In new members. rep.
resenting as nearly as possible each of
the three voting places in the district :
w. O. Newman, Jno. T. Weaver, II
X Martin, Jno. W. Richards, James
Duncan. Jno G Terrill. H ]. Msrtip,
w. j. Tslley.
The meeting was enthusiastic and
several addresses were made Messrs
Walter and Duncan each made speeches
which were elcquentaDd praise worthy.
The club will meet each Saturday even
ing. the Gext meeting being at Union.
vile at 80 o'clock All white Re.
publicans of the district are cordially
invited TO attend these meetings which
are to be made instructive and enter.
tanning.
]. B. Martin, SEQ
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-13
The Reunion Of Mosby's Men.

In old time Virginia style the sur.
viving members Of Colonel Mosby's re.
nowned troopers, the Forty. third Bat.
TALON Of Virginia Cavalry. assembled
at Fairfax Court house Tuesday and
held a grand r.union. IL was a gala
day for Fairfax The town was decked
with flAgs and buntiugs Many dis
tingulshed Oonfederates were present.
Much to the regret Of all Colonel Mosby,
who is now ia California. was unable
TO be present The story that General
Edwin III Stoughton, who was cap
tured while asleep by Mosby. would
be present. was without fOunda-
zion, as that gentleman is dead
Shortly before Ii O'Clock the parade
formed in front Of the Methodist church
and moved through. the principal streets.
Captain J Ovens Berry and Captain
Joseph + Willard were msrshals A
brass band moved in front If the line
Following the band was a detachment
Of Camp Mari. commanded by Captain
Joseph O,oper Then followed Mosby's
men
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-13

OFFICIAL returns show that more
ships were built in America during
the last fiscal year than in any year
before since 1856, except in 1864 and
1874 A larger tonnage was repre-
sented in those years. 1t must, in
deed, be CALLING to M. Hanna to know
that this immense work in shipbuild-
ing was going on while he and Frye
in the Senate aud Payne and eros
venor in the House were doing their
best to make the public believe that
this enterprise would never be revived
until the builders got subsidy for
every ship they built.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-13
Secretary Of War Directed to Help
Texas sufferers

The following message was sent by
President Mckinley TO Hon Joseph ID
Sayers, Governor. at Austin:
Washington. d. O., Sept 10
ITO Hon. Joseph d. SRyers, Governor,
Austin, Texas:
1.-THE reports Of the great calamity
which has befallen Galveston and 9th.
or points on the coast Of Texas excite
my profound sympathy for sufferers, as
they will stir the hearts Of the whole
country. Whatever help it is possible
to give shall be gladly extended. Have
directed the Secretary Of War to sup
ply rations and tents upon your re.
quest William Mckinley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-13
THE FAIR.

Every enterprising citizen through
out this entire region of country
should feel an especial interest in
the Fredericksburg Fair and do all
in his power to insure it's success
The day is fast approaching and it is
high time all should be aroused from
their lethsrgy and putting forth
active efforts to make the fair pride
to this city and section. The perma-
nent success of this association means
much to the city and surrounding
country. Such exhibitions are high
ly beneficial to agriculture, stock.
raising, ETC., and a potent factor in
the development Of the surrounding
country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-13
Sovereign Grand Lodge, 1. o. o. F. Reduced
rates on r. F, g.. P.RR.

The r f. g.. P. r. r will sell tickets
from stations on its line 90 Richmond,
Va, and return Sept. l5th, 10th,
and l7th. final limit Sept. goth, at
rate Of one fare for round trip,
For the Grand parade on afternoon
of Sept 18th, tickets will be sold on
Sept. 18th and for morning trains Of
10Th. at one fare rate, good to return
until Sept Goth inclusive. All tickets
limited to continuous passage in each
direction.