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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-07-04

France is much alarmed by the
census returns, which show that the
population is decreasing rapidly.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee has decided to
enter into business in Richmond, Va,
where he will henceforth make his
home.
Big orders for American railway
materials have been given by lines
in Ecuador. British bidders were
defeated in attempts to get the con.
tracts.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-07-04
Refundins Proprietary Stamps.

Washington, June 2S.-The com.
missioner OF internal revenue, Yerkes,
has decided that the value of propri-
etary stamps properly affixed and
Cancelled on proprietary articles not
removed from the factory for sale or
use before July l, 1901, may be re-
funded on proper application to the
collector from whom the stamps were
purchased.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-07-04
MESSAGES OF Condolences.

Washington, June 26.-Telegrams
OF coincidence from all parts of the
world are coming to the state depart
ment today addressed to Secretary
HAY. Cards are also being received
at the Hay home expressing regret.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-07-04
Protection From Moths.

White cloves are said to be as effect.
ual in banishing moths as either cam.
phor, cedar or tobacco.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-07-04

Florence Nightingale, who has so
long been an invalid and confined to
her London house, recently celebrated
her 8lst birthday.
Willow furniture, mattings, etc.,
may be cleaned with salt and water
applied with nail brush. Rinse
we'll and dry thoroughly.
To wash silk handkerchiefs soak
them in cold salt and water for 10 or
Is minutes; wash them in the same
water and iron Immediately.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-05-31
To Use the Hands.

1t is of lifelong advantage to every
boy to know how to read, write and
esrher; to talk clearly and correctly;
to know somewhat OF his country's
history, and the bounds and traits of
other nations; to speak another tongue
than his own, and especially to know
something Of the material world out
side Of himself. But these are not
enough: he must learn to use his
hands. His work must express
shought-a purpose. He must learn
the rudiments Of trade. II no more,
and improve on his knowledge. Above
all, he must cease to be ashamed of
toll that calls for muscle. He must
learn the grace and honor Of aprons
and overalls. Even If in after years
wider opportunities occur, his time at
the lathe, the bench, the case, viii not
have been misspent. 1t will have given
him better hold on thought and :act,
1t will have systemized his methods, it
will have increased his strength, it will
have given flexibility to his fingers,
and will even serve him as a resource
In adversity.-The Brooklyn Eagle.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-05-31
Eat nK Horse Meat.

1t Is said that the horse abatto!r at
Llnnton. which was shut down last
fall, has started up again. AS condi-
tions are more favorable for its sue
csssful operation. it is likely to he
kept running indefinitely. About 800
cnyuse ponies have been sent in from
the ranges, and it is probable that
10000 will be slaughtered this year. 1t
is estimated that there are more than
100000 cayuse ponies ranging over the
country tributary to this market,
Stockmen are very anxious that these
horses should be driven away, to pre-
serve the ranges to cattle and sheep,
Horse meat has found favor in Swe-
den and Norway, and several orders
have been received from there.-Chi-
cago Journal.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-05-31
Girl Employees Preferred.

In subordinate business positions,
writes Mrs. Russell Sage in Success,
women are more efficient than men.
This opinion is shared with me by
Mr. Sage. Long experience has taught
him that women are apt to be more
conscientious and faithful in their
work. In the telegraph offices, for in
stance. Mr., Sage favors women oper-
ators. for the reason that they will
stay by their instruments. The girl
may be sewing or reading a love story
during the intervals of waiting for
messages, but she is at the instrument
when the message comes. The mar
on the other hand, is restless. He GET
up and walks around. steps outside.
and' when his station is called. NAV
De out OF his office, instead of at the
receiver waiting for business"
The Grit-advocate., 1901-05-31
Red-FAced Girls,

A red face may arise from a number
OF causes Tight corsets, tight boots,
an uncomfortable collar-any of these
may send the blood to the face. It Of
tener comes from impaired digestion,
however. am quite sure that If any
girls is from this source she has the
matter of curing 1t entirely within her
own hands. Take every morning in a
cupful Of boiling hot water one tea
spoonful of cream OF tartar. Unless
the red face is from climatic causes. as
is very often the case with the Fig
iish woman's complexion, she will find
the cream Of tartar very efrectual in
reducing the color, as 1t cools the
blood. Don't powder. Put in a few
drops of benzoin in the water when
bathing the face. 1t will keep it from
shining.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-05-31
sus-ocEAN DANCER SIGNAL.
hnbm.rged Bell Sends Sound 10 Watsa
Twelve Miles.

Twelve Miles.
Prof. Elisha Gray of Boston sat on
river bank one day idly watching some
boys who were swimming, when an
idea occurred to him, and 1t was this:
By striking a submerged bell the sound
may be heard and understood at dis
tance of II miles at sea. The import
ance of this mere statement is not at
once realized. but the discovery is
really one Of the most vital OF the new
century. The loudest OF steam sirens
that are used to warn vessels OF danger
in foggy weather. and which are sup
posed to sound their warnings audibly
for Is miles, at times cannot be heard
a ships length. says the Ledger Month
ly. This is due to atmospheric disturb
ances. and neither the Americans nor
the English. after years Of effort, have
been able to overcome it. But there
are no water disturbances Of the same
kind. In other words. there Is moth
ing under the water to interfere with
the transmission of sound. To send
the sound, therefore, is easy; but to
receive 1t automatically lis another
thing. and 1t Is the receiver that is
the most important part of Prof
Grays invention. Two ears, one on
either side of the bow Of vessel. COM
municate with an apparatus in the
wheelhouse, and the vibrations OF
sound coming through the water are
transmitted to a bell in the wheel
house. which rings in sympathy with
the one that is far away. striking
stroke for stroke and PERFORMING the
work instantaneously. Thus, literally,
the ship is made to hear for its own
safety. 1t can readily be seen how an
infinite arrangement of numbers may
be devised BY which ships may always
be informed of their exact location,
or Of the exact location of another
vessel that is approaching. There is
another point. also. which renders the
invention an important one; it goes
far to overcome the terrors imbued by
the creation of the submarine torpedo
boat. A warship supplied with Prof.
Gray's tnvention-that is, with the
receiving apparatus-could detect in
stantly the approach of torpedo boat
while it was many miles distant, and
could therefore easily avoid it, for the
receiver both sees and hears in the
sense that it locates exactly the posi-
tion of the sound that 1t records
Chicago Journal.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-05-31
The Painting Of Satan.

BY ETHELYN LESLIE HUSTON.
Copyright 1901 by Daily Story Pub. Cu)
Although the rest of the guests-of
the gentler sex-at the Hotel Helene
sometimes said unkind things about
Mrs. Weston, that lighthearted little
lady was, perhaps, like certain per
son not mentioned in polite society, not
quite as black as she was painted. 1t
is true she did like to talk to interest
ing men. whether they happened to BE-
married or not. and the men. interest
ing and otherwise. liked very much to
talk to her. And when Mr.. Hartleigh
began to show distinct preference for
her society In that lazy hour or two
after dinner while digestion went COM
fortably on to the soothing strains Of
the mandolin orchestra. Mrs. Weston
took 1t as a matter OF course.
The Hartleighs had always shown
their fondness for each other as much
as good breeding would permit, and to
the casual observer, there was no
change in their mutual regard. But
Mrs. Weston scented trouble through
her. highbred little nose as accurately
az a thoroughbred racer snins danger
borne to his quivering nostrils on the
summer breeze.
And when Hartleigh brought his in
dolent post-prandial revolutions to an
anchorage beside her chair, she re-
cstved him with the tact that questions
not. but waits. And such tact is worth
unlimited gold to women, II they but
knew it, A few do.
So one evening, she learned all
about it. She knew that Hartleigh was
not In love with her, and she knew
that Hartleigh's wife. under her usual
gently gracious air, was fretting about
the Intangible something that had
thrust its Banquo-ghost into their hap
piness.
That evening when Hartleigh made
some reckless statements to her about
her irrisistable attractions generally
and his appreciation thereof, and all
the rest of 1t, Mrs. Weston nodded her
sensible little head and assumed an
air OF fitting gratitude for the compli-
ment paid her, and then faltered, with
a becoming touch of hesitation, and
quite fetching little quaver in her soft
"But-Mrs.-Ha -Hartleigh-"
HArtleigh tossed his cigar behind the
gas-log Of the big fireplace and said,
with gloomy irritation:
"Ob, she doesn't care. The best OF
US aye conceited beggars, you know.
and used to think she did, which
shows what an ass a man is."
Mrs. Weston smoothed smile from
her lips with her big black fan.
And because she doesn't" she re-
hectsd. while her eyes danced. II am
to BE- a sop to his lordship's vanity.
Dear. dear. How very clumsy men are,
70 be sure. But Ill try to fix the
The Grit-advocate., 1901-05-31

written her stormy reproach for not
even requiting his long devotion with
a sign Of friendly interest In his well
fare.
Hartleigh was immensely relieved
and good deal ashamed OF himself,
and after he had explained fully, out
of the gladness Of his heart, and d.
lated upon the blessings that Heaven
had bestowed upon him, and OF which
he was most unworthy. and bored poor
Mrs. Weston almost to extinction, he
took himself off to hang over the back
of his wife's chair for the greater part
of the evening.
And always after that Banquo-epi-
sode of the Hartleighs, Mrs. Hart
leigh's demeanor toward Mrs Weston
was tfnged with a chill reserve. Which
Mrs. Weston received with the calm
philosophy Of one who knows her
kind.
Blessed Is the peace-maker," she
quoted to herself. with her shrewd lit
tie smile. And l could have made
The Grit-advocate., 1901-05-31

hne to tolerate any thought of reading
what was not intended for his eyes,
but the seconds glance caught two or
three words that had sent their sting
Gown into his hearts core. And he
had closed the drawer, and that was
all.
And you have not spoken Of it to
herr" asked Mrs. Weston.
mo. What's the use?" he replied
drrarily. She's tired Of me. suppose.
but cannot very we'll go and ask her
to say so. The woman must take the
initiative In a thing of that sort"
Mrs. Weston nibbled the edge of her
fan and the muscles around her pretty
mouth twitched. Hartleigh had en-
tirely forgotten, in the unburdening OF
his sick soul, that he had declared
deep and abiding passion for Mrs.
Weston but five minutes before, and
was plunged in gloomy reverie. Mrs.
Weston pressed the fan sternly against
her rebellious lips, and finally turned
toward him a face Of becoming grav-
ity.
Perhaps 1t Is not as bad as it looks"
she said seriously. I'VE may prove
al alibi yet Go away now, and give
Me. Stanton your seat. You have been
talking to me long enough, and the
tabbies are looking unutterable things
my way"
Thus while she talked sweetly to the
enraptured Stanton, her busy and
clever brain was at work on the Hart
leigh problem. She was unshaken in
her belief that Mrs. Hartleigh was i'll
love with but one man, and that man
was Hartleigh. Consequently, that let
ter-or portion of letter-that Hart
leigh had accidentally seen, must have
some explanation. But how to get at
it?
1t Is thankless task to try and set
the matrimonial misunderstanding
and unpleasantnesses of ones friends
Alright. and Mrs. Weston sighed as she
resigned herself to the ordeal. The
tabbies looked daggers and batterng-
rams as they saw her lift her eye
brows in Hartleigh's direction and that
gentleman promptly resume the seat
Stanton had Just vacated at slightly
mo.e imperative signal from Mrs.
Stanton.
MY beloved Christian friend" said
Mrs. Weston. gravely. There is one
thing due Mrs. Hartleigh, under all
circumstances, and that Is an apology
Because I-?"
Exactly. 1t was breach of hoacr,
however innocent, and it is incumbe1t
upon you. as AN officer and a geuUe-
ma1. to admit your indiscretiou, or
error, and make the amende honor
able generally"
Aartleigh drew long breath, AID
moved uneasily in his chair.
We'll, 1t will be dashed unpleasant"
he said hesitatingly. But If you think
thSre is no other way-and 1t u The
pr'sper thing"
''Assuredly, the proper thing" sa!d
HIS mentor sternly. you had no
r,aht to tumble around the private
de<a Of anybody, and II you foul.d
something you did not want to and.
toA: was retribution. And the penalty
thereof Is sack-cloth and ashes"
"out II she is permitting some black
quad to write things"
You do not know what she Is per-
liitting. or anything about it," said
Nrs. Weston.
gut l tell you I saw"
'"fhree words. Eactly. And there
by hangs history which you have
fillad in with the aid Of vivid imag
inat.on-and doubtless some persona
experience" (Hartleigh again moved
uoeusily in his chair-"and it fas
never entered your head that there
map be some things in the :eavens
The Grit-advocate., 1901-05-31

hing up. Though I'll get no thanks
for it. One never does"
So she purred few sympathetic
purrs, which are all clever woman
needs to do when man is bothered,
and the whole story came out.
Hartleigh. it appeared. had gone to
his wife's desk to scribble a note one
evening when she happened to be out.
and on pulling out drawer for some
note-paper, had seen an open letter
that had been tossed carelessly in
there. His sense Of honor was too
The silver star., 1901-01-11

On Tuesday afternoon the quiet that
usually marks Main street was rudely
broken by number Of rough riding cav.
alters from down the valley. After an
assiduous application to the flowing COB.
let the knights Of the RATA engaged in a
series Of single combats that proved not
little edifying to The Innocent By
stander. as artillery was supplanted, for
the nonce, by nothing more lethal than
fisticuffs and unique profanity. The
strong hand Of the law, as usual, acted
as mediator.
The silver star., 1901-01-11
Cortez Pickups.

Miss Vivian Tavlor paid Cortez visit
last Sunday.
Mrs. Lynch and her daughter. Mrs,
Moriarity, visited in Cortez Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Lamb visited Mrs. ].
Q. Adams and daughters Sunday.
A -four mill will probably be added to
the business enterprises OF Cortez before
long.
Joe Coppinger was over from Durango
this week. looking after his interests in
the valley.
f. L. Outlet was over from Mancos
Tuesday and Wednesday. looking after
his beef cattle at Honaker's rancho.
Andy Majors and Jim Hambelton
drove up from McElmo last Sunday, and
returned on the following day.
Mel Springer drove over to Mancos
last Monday. He says it was merely
business visit. Parson or justice OF the
peace. Mel?
Miss Ollie Elinkerhof is staying with
Mrs. II. NJ. Outlet. Herm says he has
that bear trap set. Look out boys, or
you'll SrRING 'ER!
C00fIo0 MAIL, = ram 4houpDoh ohu
Louis Mortines drove to lgnacio last
week, returning yesterday. They report
all we'll with Joe Smith. Buckskin Char.
lie and Severe.
The county commissioners met Mon
day, that being the lust day OF Uncle
John Whites term. Louis Paquip was
sworn In and looked very comfortable In
the com mmissioners' chair. The new board
appointed the following officers: 3. J:
Smith, clerk. to fill unexpired term OF
John Wesch; s. w. Carpenter. attorney
to instruct county officials. Road over
seers: Jas. Frink. Oortezi j. p. Akin.
Dolores; A. p. Stevenson, Mancos. The
Office Of water commissioner was LETT va
cant until the April torn.
kidnapping has reached Cortez. Last
Saturday two apparently guiless and de.
cidedly youthful and attractive females
drove into town and spirited away one
Of our most promising young men. It's
impossible to conjecture what the ram
som demanded by bis daring abductors
would have been. had no not. being
Missourian. cleverly effected his escape.
The youth returned to Cortes Sunday
morning, whence he proceeded to Man
cos as : haven Of refuge. While there
be- will act % vaquero to the X. p. goat:
which he will subdue for the second and
third time.
U.B DAN.
The silver star., 1901-01-11

In a letter from Cedar. Frank Silvey
says that claims in that locality are pre-.
senting indications 100 per cent better
than ever before. The assessment work
has all been done up to date. Four men
are steadily engaged in hauling timbers
to the mill site. employed by the Poulot
contingent and quantities of Rock Creek
ore are being bought for treatment at
Casin, where the mill is in process OF
construction. Frank seems to have but
one cause for worry, i. O.. that The STAR
may fail to find him at his changed ad-
dress.
The silver star., 1901-01-11
A pssp Mrss,y.

II 10 u mystery why women endure
backschc. headache. nervousness. sleep.
lessness. melancholy. fainting and diszy
spells when thousands have proved that
Electric Bittsrs will quickly cure such
troubles. II suffered for years with kid.
ney trouble" writes Mrs. Phebe Ohcrley
Of Peterson. Ia, "and lame buck paincd
mo 20 couldn't dress myself. but Elcc'
trio Bitters wholly cured inc, and, al
though 72 years old. now am able to
do all my houscwork." 1t overcomes
constipation. improves appetite. gives
perfect health. Only 50c 1t M. H. Ord.
ways drug store.
The silver star., 1901-01-11
Brought Good Fortune,

A small item in his own paper lately
brought amazing good fortune to Editor
Chris Reiter. Of the. Saginaw (Mich.)
Post and Zeitung. He and his family
had the grip In its worst form. Their
doctor did them no good. Then he read
that Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption. Coughs and Colds. WAS IA
guaranteed cure for La Grippe and all
Throat. and Lung troubles. tried it and
says: Three bottles cured the whole
family. No other medicine on earth
equals IT," Only Soc and s1.OO at the
store OF M. H. Ordway, Druggist. Trial
bottles FREQ.
The silver star., 1901-01-11

The shipmsnt oe meat from Dolores 10
steadily incrsssiae! ~ large consign-
msnt Of dressed pork nlsft hero during
the opening Of the new year. Tho or
csllenos of the beet, mutton and pork
OF this ssction h spreading 'apace by re-
puts. Another instance Of the sfncacy
q advsrsislng q 1 medium to success In
buolhSSs.
The silver star., 1901-01-11

8: P. Thomas and Jim Giles, having
read The STAR item anent George
Phelphs' coon. have girded up their
loins, cleaned their fintlocks, filed their
canteens and commenced starving their
dogs preparatory to leaving Cortez for a
coon hunt. The boys are experts at the
sport and as they hail from ole Missouri.
Will lind the partner OF Georges victim,
when they invade Dolores orwell have
to show 'em,
The silver star., 1901-01-11

NJ. II. Ordway returned on Wednes.
dxy from tho county seat, where he has
been attending . meeting Of the commits.
sioners He says that nothing more i'm.
portant than routine business was on
the tspls.
The silver star., 1901-01-11

: Although Dolores experiences a.loss
10 the temporary absence Of the proprie.
tor OF The SILVER STAR. the many
friends Of Joe H. Dewitt will unselfishly
rejoice In bic deserved appointment to .
position in tho state legislature.
The silver star., 1901-01-11
Blown To A,oms.

Tho old idea that the body sometimes
needs powerful. drastic purgative pill
has boon exploded, for DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. which arc perfectly harmless.
gently stimulate the liver and bowels to
expel poisonous matter, cleanse the sys-
TEN and absolutely euro constipation
and sick headache. Only % cents at
NJ. II. Ordwsy's drug store.
The silver star., 1901-01-11

Hereafter The STAR will publish q
weekly letter from Joe Dewitt. relative
to tho inner workings of the legislature.
Tho greater publications have no time
or space for the chronicling OF minor
happenings. And besides. they're not
always Johnnie ON the spot"
The silver star., 1901-01-11
oom,ng 10 Dolorss Januasy 2lst

DR.. PouIIot successfully treats all
chronic and acute diseases OF the eyes
also pays particular attention to lifting
The most tIficult cases fitted without
ssking 8 question. by tho famous dark
room method "Retinoscopy."
Coueultstion free.
The silver star., 1901-01-11

H. T. Caldwell. who is travelling for tho
veil known Denver firm Of L. A. Watson
4 Co.. Waited Dolores on Tuesday for
the purpose Of buying hides. The bust.
ness ce Mr.. Wstson's visit was literally
tempered with pleasure % he has many
friends here being . brother. .in.law Of F.
p. Pesks. tho Rio Grande's agent.
The silver star., 1901-01-11

From letter received yesterday from
Joe Dewitt, the following 10 quoted:
Representative Adams 10 making an
easnsee e6ost 70 secure something Of
bsnsat b bic constituents. and may be
lucky enough to succeed. II hs hes the
aid and encouragement oe the people Of
Dolores and Nontesums counties.
The silver star., 1901-01-11
NOTICE.

Commencing Sunday. January 18th,
1901, Rio Grande Southern trains Nos.
Z and will be discontinued during the
winter, between Vance Junction and
Rico. These trains will run between
Ridgway and Telluride. Trains between
Telluride and Durango will run same as
heretofore, with modified schedule.
A. s. MELDRUN,
Acting Superintendent.
The silver star., 1901-01-11
DOLORES MoNTEzuMA COUNTY COLORADO FRIDAY JANUARY Q

d. F. Myers returned to Dolores on
sunday: Mr.. Myers has psen on a ihnk.
citing trip to the east and 'ihis l6oks are
indicative OF healthful vacation. One
Of the features Of his trip was his at
tendance at the convention OF the Oner-
ative Millers' Association, and he re.
ports the outlook for the current wear.
e reg.rds the milling Of cereals, most
favorable. "a '
The silver star., 1901-01-11

Winter rejoined us on the 9Th with a
good. old fashioned snowstorm. Sum.
mer threatens tardy advent TOR the
new century.
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n olrdiss The oIobs.

Tho fame OF Bucklcn's Arnica Salvc.
~ tho best in the world, extends round
the oarth. It's the ono perfect healer
Of cuts. corns. burns. bruises. sores,
scalds. boils. ulcers, feIons. aches. pains
and all skin cruptions. Only infslliblc
pile euro. 25c per bog at the store OF
n. H. Ordwsy, Druggist.
The silver star., 1901-01-11

Two competent men desire to take
cattle or sheep on shares. Will locate
to suit first party. Good references.
Address: William Dye, Sioux Falls.
South Dakota. i'll
The silver star., 1901-01-11

There will bs services by the Chris
tian Epdeavor society on Sunday even.
ing. January -. at 7:3O o'clock. All are
cordially invited to attend.
The silver star., 1901-01-11
Dolores Retail Prices.

II man but knew his own business
q tithe az we'll a. his friends know it. he
would have little cause to apprehepd
failure.
The silver star., 1901-01-11

DR.. Pouliot. Eye Specialist, from Dem
yer. will make his regular visit to Dolo-
res. Monday. January q, to remain one
week.
The silver star., 1901-01-11

Mrs. Ollie Dewitt departed on Men.
day Tor Denver. wfaoss she will Join her
husband. She was accompanied by her
little daughter. Gladys.
The silver star., 1901-01-11

The STAR enjoyed very pleasant Wis
it from Mrs. Harry Bopp last Friday.
Mrs. Bopp came from the valley to meet
her husband at Dolores.
The silver star., 1901-01-11

Walter Wallace. after spending his va.
cation with his parents. returned to the
university at Boulder. Of which institu.
tion he is an slumnus.
The silver star., 1901-01-11

Forrest Wilber has been quite i'll Of
heavy cold and high fever for several
days. but happily is much better, as a
result Of careful nursing.