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The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Empire Valley.

About all wheat was cut and plac-
ed in shock by the end of last week.
The promise Of a big yield has
been injured by more or less rust in
nearly every field. The first time
wheat has been affected in Is years,
in this vicinity.
Cream was delivered at the co-op-
erative creamery today from various
farms on the North Side,
The cutting of the second crop OF
alfalfa will be well on by the end OF
the week.
Mrs. q. c. Sierritt has been enjoy.
ing q visit from her mother and aunt
of Adams county, Illinois. Her Wis
itors departed for home last week.
Harve Kaufman has every belt,
wheel and part of his big threshine
rig IN shape to begin threshing
grain, and if drying weather contin-
ues, will begin his tour" this week.
Some few-too few-farmers are
cutting all weeds from about their
fences and laterals. Some going on,
on to the highways and cutting the
weeds there which adds greatly to
appearances. The travelling public
are quick to see and notice these
things. Huge weeds that hide
whole premises from view are OBJ
no1ious and eye sores, and generally
indicate the class OF farmer. The
higher aud ranker the unsightly
weeds the lower in the scale the elias.
of farmer.
Much needed work must be don,
soon to put the roads in shape tc
haul the vast tonnage of beets, hs,
and grain over them this fall. Mucl
or the waste water from fields irri
gated and the large volumes flowing
from rains, has washed great gulley,
hundreds of yards in length, in mos
places in the center of the road
Deep cuts across them, making trsv
el dangerous to others than yer,
careful drivers There are rosds o
this kind where water flows TO
miles without check A few davl
work now, properly done, will save
many weeks work if not attended to
] RIO.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Colorado TelephoAe Company
To WuoM IT MAY CONCERN:

To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
The rapid growth of the telephone
business throughout the state has
resulted in the construction of lines
along most of the public highways.
As you undoubtedly know, these
lines are for the purpose of giving
yourself and your neighbors tele-
phone service with adjacent COM
munities, and are of themselves .
public necessity and benefit. The
highways are primarily constructed
and maintained for-the purpose of
facilitating communication, and are
rightfully reserved for the general
benefit of all the people. The state,
recognizing this fact, has made all
such roads public property and does
not permit of any interference by
private parties with such highways.
While the telephone lines are
owned by corporation, they are
used as public utility, and any in
reference with them is a general
damage to the community. If any
one has legal right to travel along
a county road they have just as good
a right to talk along the same road
by means of the telephone wires,
and interference with this converse,
ton is as much detriment to the
general community as if bridge
was taken out by some private per.
son, making the road impossible.
With this preliminary explanation
l wish to call your attention to the
status of this company as regard.
the moving of hay stackers through
our lines We have heretofore tax
en- the ground that we would place
high poles in our lines for the con
venience of the farmer desiring tc
move his hay stacker along a giver
road, or, if at any time the rout,
was changed. we would furnish la
bor to open our lines temporarily
for the same purpose.
In some cases we have been pu
to considerable inconvenience b,
reason of farmers moving stacker
through our lines without notice
not only causing us expense, but de
priving themselves ana their neigh
bors of continuous telephone service
From this time on we will say t,
all owners of hay stackers that W,
are perfectly agreeable to furnish
without charge, the necessary mum
Der of men to open the line at an,
given time, providing a reasonabl
notice has been given TO our neares
Office. The owner of the hay stack
er or thresher to furnish means o
transportation for the necessary me-
to and from our office. We fee
that this proposition is perfectly fai
to everyone concerned, and that W
are clearly acting within our lega
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
rights in this matter.

ia Nhib lAdLJcT.
Inasmuch as we are public utiii-
ty corporation, and depend upon the
people for our patronage, we wish
to have the good will of the entire
community, but we must, like any
one else, protect ourselves against
injuries and wrong. In doing so
we also protect our subscribers, your
self, your neighbors and the public
generally.
In case it becomes necessary at
any time to move your stacker
through any of our wires, you can
always get our agent by telephone,
and he will be instructed to assist
you and facilitate your work in ev-
cry possible way. Should our agent
fail to give you prompt attention,
you can call the general superintend-
ent's office at Denver, by telephone,
without charge. We will not per-
nit our wires to be torn down with
out notice, and in future cases of
this sort will be compelled to take
legal steps to protect our subscribers.
The CoLoRADo TELEPHONE Co.
+. M. BURGESS,
General Superintendent.
Denver, Colo, June 80, 1904.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

Editor Bowman OF the Rocky
Ford Tribune, who was an ardent
supporter Of Hearst and his theories,
has since the st. Louis convention
become . Parker convert and is now
supporting the direct opposite OF
Mr.. Hearst. He explains his and
Bryan's attitude by saying great
men do not kick at trifiee.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

What 10 the difference between
the Lamar beet dump il set on fire
by Santa Fe engine and q Colora.
do democratic editorS Ono is a
burned dump aud the other is a
we'll he spoils appearances for an in
vestor.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
Wall Street and the Democratic
Candidate.

SonotoAxo.
In February, 1904, the Wall Street
Journal stated that Judge Alton B.
Parker would probably be the selec-
tion Of the high finance" for the
democratic nomination In opposition
70 President Roosevelt. That pre-
diction has been verified. The Wall
Street Journal now ventures the
opinion that Judge Parker will have
in the coming campaign the support
partially open but mainly concealed,
Of the 'interests," in the hope that
he will be successful in defeating
Mr.. Roosevelt.
The signs Of this are clear and
numerous. Judge Parker is sup
ported, of course, by many demo
Gratis in Wall street because he is
the democratic candidate, apart
from other consideration 8.
But he is supported, also, by
the court circular" type OF news
paper which has no politics but the
politics Of the dollar, and the "couri
circular" prsss makes no secret OF
the reasons Why it supports him
these reasons being, in the main
that he will not do what Presid en-,
Roosevelt has done and that be may
possibly undo some of Presiden,
Roossvelt's work. The essence O.
court circular" journalism is in tha
il seldom acts without a motive ant
. motive directly connected with th.
interests of the high finance" 1t.
support OF Judge Parker. therefore
is the best indication that could b,
desired of the attitude of the ''hiyt
finance" 10 the matter. Judge Par
ksr. in this campaign, is unquestion
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

The Colorado democratic papers
In their 'fulsome" praise of the ma
tional democratic platform forget to
mention the Western Union telegram
pasted on the bottom of it.
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27
REPUBLICAN, TICKET

For President THEoDoRE ROOSEVELT
For Vice President CHAs w. FAIRBANKS
For Congress 2nd Dist. II. M. lIooo
The Lamar register., 1904-07-27

The Colorado democracy is Just
boiling over with enthusiasm for
Parker. In the old democratic
stronghold of Las Animas county q
ratification meeting was held and
four Mexicaas, twelve boys aud
twenty five dogs formed . monster
torchlight procession and paradsd
the town Of Trinidad. At the meet.
ing . voter, who had left the repub-
liean party on the financial issue,
read the Parker telegram and then
dropped dead with delight. Mayor
Speer, the corporation labor leader,
wspt tears of joy over the nomina-
tion Of Davis for vice. president, and
every democratic editor of the state
dreams nightly of the barrel said to
be ready to tap il they are good.
They are trying so hard to be good
that they are afraid to say anything.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09
THE BILLINGS e

Young, deceased, who died in this
city last December. The property left
by Young consists of about $500 in
cash and notes deposited in bank and
su supposedly a half interest in the Mint
saloon, although SO far no documen-
tary proof in support of the SUPPOSE
tio n is available. The other
pa rther, Crysler, testified at the
he airing that while he was
told and had accepted the dead
M an as a partner in the business, he
had never seen any bill of sale or
other paper testifying to any acquisi-
tibn by him of an interest. Young
died a day or two after he is believed
to have bought. the interest.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09

G.. r. Norris of Judith is a guest at
the Grand.
+ II. Jackson of Thermopolis, Wyo,
is a Grand guest.
Anton Root of Red Lodge was in
the city last evening.
J. w. Johnston of Gebo was among
Yesterdays visitors in the city.
l.. G. Smart came up from Sheridan,
Wyo., yesterday and spent the day
in the city.
John and Thomas Graham are err
Toying a visit from a brother WhQ<arl
rived from England last Saturday.
Mrs. M. M. Strang, county school
superintendent, returned this morning:
from Idaho, where she attended the
burial of a sister.
foundations have been issued by
Mrs. H. E. Woodman for a caro- par
ty Thursday in honor of Mrs. A. M.
Esler of Helena, who is visiting Mrs.
Woodman.
Mrs. Chris Voss announces the en-
gagement of her daughter, Anna, to
]. P. Hanson of Milwaukee. The we'd
ding is to. take place sometime in
June, in this city.
|Fred Reed, whose father is fore
man of the Burlington round house,
has returned from Lincoln, Neb.
where he has been attending the
state university for the past year.
1nterment of Dorothy George, the
little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B
George, will occur in this city mex
Thursday afternoon. The funeral ser
vices will be held at the Congregation
al church.
ZMiss Lora Goddard took her de
/>narture yesterday for Chicago. Sh'
intends to visit friends there for
short time and then leave for An
Arbor university, to take a
in music.
F. D. Derby returned yesterday fror
a trip to Denver and today lef
again. this time for San francisco
While he would not give the particr
lars, he said that he was working
the interests of a real estate deal.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09
Arrivals at The Eli.

J. F. Redding, j. Batthson, Minneap-
oils; Henry Coger and wife, Twenty
Mile; Mr.. Galiher, Horr; Mrs. Pur-
cell. Thermopolis, Wyo.; Edward
Tompkins, Omaha, Neb.; Joe Pied
mont, Buffalo, Wyo.; 7. w. Clark and
son, Seattle, Wash.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09
GOOD FOR
Makes Liberal Response to Appeal for
Furnishing Fund.

Furnishing Fund.
If, in proportion to their numbers,
other places in the county show the
same commendable spirit of loyalty
and enterprise as has Roundup, Vel
lDwstone will be the leader in the mat
ter of county subscriptions toward
the fund for furnishing and decorat>
ing the rooms of the Montana state
building at the st. Louis exposition.
Under the directions of Mrs. Will
Ham n. Strait the ladies OF hat place
gave an oyster supper last Friday
evening, the net proceeds OF which
were $50, which amount will represent
Roundup's contribution to the county
1And.
The ladies of Park City and Mussel-
Shell are working on entertainments
they will give during the present
month with the same object in view.
Here in Billings the local auxiliary
of the women's committee is also
busy, and every indication points to a
generous result. The merchants have
been liberal in their patronage OF the
advertising space in the programme
for "She Stops to Conquer" which
will be presented at the opera house
next Tuesday evening, February 16.
While those in charge of the business
end of the forthcoming performance
have not been idle, the ladies and
gentlemen who have volunteered
their services for appearance in the
cast have likewise been putting their
time to good use. They have been
rehearsing constantly and are fast ap
preaching a degree of excellence hard
ly to be distinguished from profes
SIGNALS. The play will be deliberately
and correctly costumed and the stage
settings will be perfect.
Good opportunity is afforded eacl
one in the cast for an exhibition o
histrionic talent and ability. This ap
plies to the minor, as we'll as to tn
| leading roles. Mrs. J. j. McCormlcl
and w. T. Deniston have assumed tn
4 characters of Mrs. and Mr.. Hardcas
tie. Tony Lumpkins will be take
care of by Fred Rixon, while Mis-
Edythe Colvin will appear as Mis-
Hardcastle. Those who have see
some of the rehearsals are loud
praising the work of Miss Colvin, pa
ticularly in the scene where n
|, disguised as the barmaid.
H. C. Crippen, as the slow golr
and numbering NARROW, is an excelle1
counter to the dashing Mr.. Tasting
a character that will be in the hane
of W. Lee Mains, who has repeated
been seen on the local stage. MI
Lewis Babcock promises a very clevt
im~personation of Miss Neville, al
Gill Clark in the comedy part OF Dl
, CORY will have an excellent vehlc
for exploitation OF his skill as q COIL
uiar, Doctor Iell will be seen in Il
!, dual part, Sir Charles NARROW al
. the landlord of the Three Pieons. II
: tavern scene, in which Messrs. Il
) sy, Ovren, Bell, Rixon and Clark W
/, i; occupy the stage simultaneously,
! promising of mucn rare fun and G
. joyment because of the mer1torlo
!, manner in which the several Oh;
: acters will be taken care OF.
Seats may now be had at Holm
& Rixon's store, tickets 81 and
/ cents, the latter being the price Tx
y for seats in the rear gallery.
d Hats sold regardless of cost. Coz
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09
Piano Tuning.

Arthur Wales, premier plano tuner.
Thirty years experience. Leave or
ders at Holmes & Rixon's drug store
Montana avenue. o''u
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09
For Sale.

For Sale.
A small lot of thoroughbred Hen
ford bulls, mostly yearlings. all y
tives. Apply to or address
FRED w. HANDEL, Receiver,
Ryan Bros. Cattle Company,
Musselshell, MOntanI
The above stock can be seen at q
RYAN ranch, Baldwin, Mont So-A|
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09

Hats sold regardless of cost. Come
early while assortment is good.
300 M. KRON.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09

Free homesteads in Alberta, Cana
da. Send for free maps and pamph'
lets. Walter Matheson, Canadian Gov
eminent Agent, Helena, Mont. S1-9
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09
Church Supper.

Church Supper. \
The Presbyterian Ladies will give
a supper Wednesday evening, Feb.
TO- in the w. B. George building,
next to city hall. Supper, 25c.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09
Will Continue.

Donovan-McC ormick special sale
will continue until sunset Saturday
evening.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09

A good Japanese cook wants =
nation as first cook In hotel Or :
taurant. Address P. o. box S6z. 2
ings, Montana. owl
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09
The erotto Springs Floral Co.

Potten plants, fresh cut carnations
and roses always on hand. Designs
and boquets for funerals made 10
order. Montana avenue. 14-S
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09
Notice.

Water rents are nov due. Pay on or
before the 10th inst. and save 10 per
cent. Billings Water Power Co.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09

Order cut flowers at Billings green
house. u
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09
Begin Now.

Begin Now.
Billings Business College, Gruwell
block. Day and night sessions. Terms
reasonable. I'LL
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09

Sheep shearing Machines.
"The Improved Stewart" the on1
reliable one made. Get prices.
W. H. AUSTIN, State Agent,
1912 Chinook, Mon1an
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09
For Hent.

Furnished rooms, all modern COZ
yeniences. Bath and heat. Gentleme|
preferred. 1OS North Iehlrty-nIs
street. -
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-09

A hearing was had yesterday MOI ~
ing before the clerk of the distri let
on the petition of o. D. Hogle,
public administrator, to be appointed
administrator of the estate Of John
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13
WANT DEPARTMENT

Want, Found and Lost notices, ETC.,
etc, will be published In this celumn at
the rate of two cents per linz Jer inser.
ton, INVARIABLY CASH IN AD-
VANCE. Count six words to the line.
Nothing accepted for less than as cents.
To insure publication in the current
days issue, send IN your "ads." in the
forenoon.
WANTED-stodfmiec1i> 'I SnteSesfed in
Protesting themselves against loss by
DEATH of their stock from any cause; and
agents wishing lucrative employment, to
correspond with The Stoclnen's Indem.
nifty Go. Address H. G. DeWeese, State
Agent, Parkersburg, w. Va. Janl3.3t.
FOR SALE-New frame dwelling sit
uated in Broad Oaks best residence Sec
'tion of city. Ten rooms, reception hall
and baah room Main rooms oak finish,
uabinet mantsls, hot and cold waiter
Special bargain if sold this month. AID.
dress, Owner, Box AL, Clarllsburg.
Janl3-dtf.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13

Wanted-Boys between ages of 10 and
IS at the Hazel-Atlas Grass Company.
Chm earn sl.25 per day. l2Jan4td.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13

Postmaster Derham has returned from
Washington, ID. c.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13

Mrs. Sands lackssn AND little son, Of
Faizmont, are the guests Of Afrs. J. WI.
son, on Mechanic STREET.
Airs. l.. +. Peters werst to ParlSersburp
Tueslay evening to JOIN her husband
who has been in the southern part Of the
static delivering textures and attending
Sunday SchbCi institutes.
j. 4. Flynn. the merchant tailor, ne.
turned Wednesday from II three days
business tmp to Si1tcrsvffle ami points
along the sh0rtlfne.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13

The Traders Grand Opera House was
well fined Tuesday evening on tSie occas-
ion of the presentation Of Tkesslcre Kre-
mers companion pay TO "1Ge Fatal
Wedding" emitted "Ror Her Clii1dreu's
Sake" The production Is dramatic
play fua Of love and adventure and
tragedy and Is above tine aye1uge pro.
auctions cf this caiss. The parts were
we'll rendered and the glrge audiance
was much pleased with the play through.
out.
Misses Flora Brooks, of Clarksb,l1g,
and Alice Pe1o, of Witsonburg, who
have been the guests of Mrs. Clarence
Brooks, on West Main street, returned
home yesterday, accompanied by Mrs.
Brooks, who will be their guests for sew.
ersll dhys.-Grfbon Senltined.
Earnest Duncan and Douglas Williams
have rctarued to Gambler, Ohio.
Airs. Albert W. Raqp, who has been
spending HE Winter with her mother,
AIrs Lee Raymond, WIN rdturn to Gypsy
scnpiiime this week.
Miss Stafford has returned TO Pitts,
burg
DR.. $. L, Sitrother, of sGem, WAS II
uislt.r here Wednesday.
Snlh Hood, superintendent Of the
street ear Elre, WINS here Wednesday
fiom Fatrenout, hooking after ofricia,
duties.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13

Losr-A gold Eagle charm engrav-
ed J. a.. Finder please return to J..
H. Krohme and receive rev ard. Mt
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.

| e-proof alosley snfe, 6OxSo inches !;
| Shoe repair sewing machine. Other
store fixtures in Cunningham Shoe Store
on Third street See DR.. Hartman. For,
dyee building, or Mr.. Post, clerk ait the
above store. Jan.l3D&W, It.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13
DIR. h---sDMANS GREAT CLOSING
OUT SHOE SALE NOW
GOING ON.

AT ounuinsham5s Shoe Store, at Third
street, C.ariSsburg.
Doors open from s a. m. 10 s o. M
every day until entire stock is sold re.
gamblers of cost. Stone room must be
vacated thirty days. Everyone inyit.
ed. Jan.l3, DIV, 1t.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13
THE GRAZ MARKET.

BY Associated Press.
Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. lS-waeat ssA
corn, 44H; oats. s7A.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-13

Wanted TO Rent-FGve or six room cot
tage with all modern improvements. Adj
dress D. NJ, care of Teaegram office.
Ian ll.Sts
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-25
CHRISTMAS ON SANDY ISLAND

the men. and entire outfits to the
women. According TO the number OF
their children, clothing for each fam
lily was given. Special presents of
aprons and bandannas were made to
the women. and wool hats to the men.
Everybody was busy from the mis-
tress of the house to the seamstress in
the nursery.
A few days before Christmas a hunt
was always arranged. Col. La Bruce.
with his drivers" took the dogs to
the swamps; wild cattle and hogs must
be killed, and the meat was issued TO
the slaves Christmas morning.
The house was beautifully decorated
with evergreen, holly predominating.
At last the longed for day arrived, the
early dawn was ushered In with music
In the quarters" and then came the
procession towards the big house"
Andrew lead the van with his nd
die. York had his tambourine. trying
TO beat its head out, Prince was pick
ing his banjo, and a weird sound was
heard, joined In by the whole process
sion, II don't care how you share 'em.
so long you share 'em chem" This was
repeated over and over again, until at
last the paraders surrounded the house,
and Merry Christmas, Massa," "Mer-
ny Christmas. Missis," was heard i'm a
bedlam Of confusion. The children and
the grown people, too, were all astir,
and happier scene never greeted NOR
tai vision. After the greetings were
over the negroes returned to their
cabins and were instructed to return
In a short time.
After breakfast was over they re-
turned and were given their gifts, new
clothing was given them. now they
were Instructed to go 70 the barnyard,
where rations OF meat, bread and vege-
tables were distributed. Then began
the real fun Of the holiday for the
slaves. The piazzas OF the house-long
and wide--was for them to dance on.
Andrew tuned his fiddle, York his tam
BOURNE and Long Harry'-so named
from his great hight-had his sticks to
beat time" with the other instru-
ments. They had three days rest from
their labors. and Joy reigned supreme.
Turn your partners" balance to
your corners" Swing your partners, +"
balance all" hands all around" cut
the pigeon wing" fox catch the
goose" and Immediately some swarthy
young fellow was lodging In and out,
chasing some ebony damsei.
A decanter OF whisky was kept well
filled ON the sldeboard In the dining
room, and the writer saw to Il that
AH' iAAM'iulH Nll AiNA NuAIfF from a
dry throat. The entire day was spent
In one continual round Of the dance,
and as night approached old Andrews
fiddle had but one string left His
head, heels, IN fact his whole body,
were In state Of motion, aud the
dancers were overjOyed with delight.
Tho sun set, ana tho PROCESSION was
formed. the musicians leading, and
marched 10 some vacant house that
had been prepared for them, 10 con-
tinue the dance through the night. This
continued for three days No people
were ever 20 happy and ! question
the fact ARE they happier IN their
freedom"
Such was Christmas on Sandy Island
Tho owners ! suppose nearly the
entire generation ~ the slaves that
were ihrrc-hnye passed sway and
often think NJ how times have changed,
ana ! wonssr II they have changed
Tor ne best, Antcbcilum.