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The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-28
United States Land Ofice at Denver. Colo. [
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pUBIIC LAND SALE.

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance Of in
structious from the Commissioner of the General
Land Office. under authority vested in him by
Section 2i5S L. :. Rev Stat, amended by the
act Of Congress approved February %, 1886. we
will proceed 10 offer nt public sale the 9th day
of February. 1901 nt II oclocK m, next. at this
office, the following tract Of land, to-wit.
NE II s-E IA Sec. 10, Twp Q s., Range G2 W.
NV - NV II Sec. 20 Twp s. Range g. W.
Any and all persons claiming the above de-
scribed lands are advised TO hle their claims in
this office before the day above designated
for the commencement of said sale othe rwize
their rights will be forfeited
c. ID. 'RD. Register.
I224-I-2S II. X. KIMBERLY, Receiver.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-22

shock more than forty miles out. The
earthquake and the tidal wave We're
not enough of destruction, for on the
night of the list of November, there
was a great fire. In fact the city was
on fire in an hundred places, ana no
attempt was made to stay us ra8lll9s'
Five or six days the fire raged, con
Stunning everything. 1t is stated that
some villains in prison escaped and
set fire to buildings that stood some
chance to escape in the general con-
Migration. The most solid buildings
were the first to be destroyed All
the churches, converts, nunnerles,
palaces, public buildings, etc, were
the first to fall The loss OF NE was
$4,000 The gifted Enghshman
writes, II assure you that TINS extern
sive and opulent city is now nothing
but vast heap of ruins mat
some thousands of families Whlch put
the day before had been easy IN their
circumstances, being now sedttefeu
about in the fields, wanting every con-
venience of life, and finding none abie
to relieve them" In another account
| rmember to have read many years
ago, it was stated that the uqai wave
ran at least seventy feet ilISh at
Lisbon, and this flooded the Guy be
tween the earthquake ara tiie sea
and the fire that ragged WIN SuSIi tfe1
mendous destruction, a rich ana pros
porous city was laid in RUNS. me
caller account is we'll worth reading.
1t appeared in work III TWO ocIdVos
in 1887, and entitled LelleIs al
dressed chiefly to a Young GeheeIaah
upon the Subject of LitcratuIe, py
Rev. Charles Davy Charles iNlIlsitt
says of the Letters, that mere IS
nothing very remarkable, WIN wy eA-
ception of a most graphic account Of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-22

low leaf just to read in order to write
and oblige others. | read more or
less every day, but it is to crafty my
taste, and to search after truth and
knowledge. Every day l read system
atically, and am still hungry for in
formation and mental culture. | would
not read a novel just because IT was
sent for review" [ could not
punish myself in that unwise way. Tor
it might not be worth considering, as
/ believe not one in fifty of lattef-day
fctions is worthy Of the attention or
any true lover of good literature.
read some of the worlds best poetry
every day. But I cannot undertake IN
my old age to read volumes OF verse
by unknown and adventurous writer's.
a reviewer" of books must not De r
general writer, but a special Wflter,
giving his time exclusively TO feauiilS
the books and discussing their merits
7 have received books OF verse uid
not read. / much prefer IN Wfltltls
now to have free and untrainineiisd
scope--to give a part OF my uile 70 the
State-to the people Of North Caro-
Ina IN help if | may in upbuildins
and developing q high and command
mo civilization, to the defence OF
North Carolina, my native State, Whe1
necessary. to the exposure of lies ana
SANDERS aimed at her good name, and
70 the strengthening and maintaining
Of unadulterated Anglo-Saxon Gov,
eminent in North Carolina-in per-
netuating and defending Govern
ment of the People and for the People,
and by the People. This last Is not
An original saying of Abe Lincoln. lie
stole it every word as | have often
mentioned. -
THEODORE BRYANT KINGSBURY.
Wilmington, N. c., May Il, 1904.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-22

the earthquake at Lisbon. Thomas
DcOuincey thought Davy wrote the
superior account of the Lisbon horror
and said: ooh, that 1 could describe
like Davy!" But DaVy did not write
the wonderful description, but it was
given to him by an English merchant.
l remember that several years ago
perhaps fifteen or more-When
Lafcadio Hearn had just begun to be
known as a writer Of promise that at
ter reading some of his productions,
| wrote of him in terms of exalted
praise. 1 thought / saw in him clear
manifestations of remarkable gifts as
a stylist and particularly as descrip-
tive writer. Some years agO-eight
or ten-he left civilization and went
to Japan where he married, | believe,
q native woman. He is a strange look
ing mortal, and has peculiar views as
to Christianity. 1 am not sure that
he has not turned heather, and re-
iected the Divinity of the Son Of God.
[ refer TO him now to make mention
Of his steady development as one of
the worlds most attractive Of living
writer's For some years | have read
scarcely anything from him, but every
year or two | have seen announce
ments Of a new booll-of the oriental
or Japenese type-from his graceful
pen. His latest book, but just issued
is a fairy book which he calls "KWai-
den" 1t is all Japanese. The New
York "Review Of Reviews speaks OF
him as this original man with
beautiful literary style" IT says ms
fairy stories are "all told with that
exquisite language which is the a1l-
thor's own, and all pervaded by the
dreamy charm of the Orient, and a
sort of creepy familiarity with the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-22

underworld" Eearn. I believe, is
not American but of foreign birth,
and mixed blood. He came to this
country when quite young, and, l
have an impression, that he managed
to fight on the Confederate side first
and then went over to the Yankees.
He was lecturer for seven years in the
Imperial University of Toxic, Japan,
and English was his department. He
is of extraordinary gifts and genius.
| am not sure that / have his record
right
l have for two or three decades
often classified the late Cardinal John
Henry Newman, of England.
and of the Roman Church with
the greatest masters of style in
the last century 50 pro-
life in great poets and very rare prose
writer's. His gifts as a writer are
unmistakable. and his controversial
productions are Of their kind among
the most attractive as to style. A life
Of him by William Barry, has just APP
peared. He claims justly very high
rank for him among English prose
writer's. says he is an English classic,
and that he was a man of letters
equal to the greatest writer's of prose
his native country had brought forth
l have received several books for
review within year or so. Let me
make a statement: / am ready to
give a brief notice of some books, but
rarely read for review" To do this
requires careful reading, and / very
rarely ever read a book simply to re
view it," That demands time and Ia
Dor. | write of. literature and literary
men, but | write usually Of such things
with which / am already acquainted.
! am too much Gin the sere and yell
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-22
THE CURSE OF ANCIENT ROME
IS THAT OF AMERICA TODAY
Sobriety and Truth the Virtues of the Dominant
Turk---The Great Earthquake
at Lisbon.

bers and cut-throats. The aristocra-
cy found no mercy because they had
shown no mercy,"-and they had treat
ed the people as if they were so
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-05-14

". Bourke, Cochran and Daizell
Pennsylvania, locked horns again in
Congress. Both made impassioned
speeches. Daizell reiterated ms
charges that Cochran was paid 70
speak for zMcKinley aud Cochran
positively denounced the statement
and called for q committee to inyesti-
gate, saying that it would show
whether the charge that the Repub-
Iean campaign was carried on by
bribery Or not.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-05-14

WANTED-FAIrHTUL PERSONS To CALL
on retail trade aud agents for man
ufacturing house having well esta5-
lished BUSINESS; local territory
straight salary $40 paid weekly and
expense money advanced; pre9ioos
experience unnecessary position per
manent; business successful. Eu-
close setf-addre>sed envelope. Super
intendent Tray1es, Cos MonoB BLDG,
Chicago. 45-l2s
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01
! | 9 0 1 /
NEW YsAE,s RESOLUTIONS

Today mark, the beginning of tipw
year The old ycnr with all of ii- Joys
aud sorrows, successes and failures has
PASSED away ana the unspotted new
gear i, now spread out before u.
Nfthi>rinr Of the gcar the mind >
ry tuu H'.k 10 Fl, he past.
Car &uGs -ua., out IN Uold Fcl.yi and
stare Us in tn" iaca .Nil,.e our -iftrc-,
five hay, h.d hide theu.sei YES
away aHi oi -ipl ,.
Ini- is the day tLat most men resolve
TO give up some bai habit that has
been hinderIng thei. n-i life During
thc past week the .iu ~ pages Of the
large dailies nav been covered with
cartoons illustrating the humorous side
Of giving up old habits. but this custom
has Il serious side also
1t has been said that "thc road to
he'll i paved with good resolutions, y
and may be II is, but a good resolution
is brake to the life that is going down
that road and checks IL speed for a
while ~ least il il does not stop Il
entirely Sometimes the brake breaks.
The good resolutions may be forgotten
and the life drift back to it. old habits.
There are many broken brakes along
this road, but broken brake wheels and
beams and shoe- are not the best ma
terial for paving roads.
How many live. that were being
carried down by denioralizing habits,
have been saved by applying the good
resolution brake ON New Years Day?
1t slowed up their career, gave them
time to study themselves and to see
themselves n Others saw them.
Make your good resolutions and try
to live up TO them rs nearly as you can.
The very fact that you think about
making resolution on New Years
Day is proof that you are not altogether
bad.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

Christ's life outwardly was one of the
most troubled lives that was ever lived;
tempest and tumult, tumult and
tempest, the waves breaking over it all
the time, till the worn body was in the
grave. But the inner life was q sea of
glass. The great calm was always
there. At any moment you might
have gone TO him and found rest. And
even when his enemies were dogging
him in the streets of Jerusalem, he
turned to his disciples and offered them,
as last legacy, "My peace.n
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01
When to Lock for Stars,

When it grows dark the stars begin
to appear, and the beauties of the
heavens are seen in their glory at
midnight, not at nooutide. In our
spiritual skies it is as in our natural
skies. New lights from Gods love are
seen by us, as we look up, when losses
and trials cause darkness to shut in
about us where before all was bright.
As Carlysle says, "The eternal stars
shine out rs soon as it is dark enough. y
IS. 5. Times.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01
Needed a Change.

When the tired man entered the
Office he told the doctor he did not
know what allied him, but he needed
treatment; he was pretty well Worn out.
The physician put OH his Eyeglasses,
looked ut the mans tongue, felt his
pulse, sounded his chest and listened
to the beating of his heart. Same old
storyw exclaimed the doctor, Who was
of the new school of fresh air. Man
can't live hived up i'll an Office or
house. No use trying. Now could
make myself II corpse, as you are doing
by degrees, if sat down here and did
not stir"
q" began the patient.
you must have fresh mir, )" broke in
the doctor. "You must take long
walks, and brace up by staying out Of
doors. Now could make u drug store
out of you and you would think I was
u smart man, but my advice 10 you is
to walk, walk, walk"
"But, Doctor Interrupted the man
NOW, my dear man, don't argue the
question. just take my advice. Take
long walks every day-several times II
day-and get your blood into circula-
ton"
But my business said the patient.
"Of course, your business prevents it;
everybody says that. Just change
your business so you will have to walk
more. BY the way, what is your
business?"
'I'm II letter-carrier,' meekly re-
phi he patient.-piiladelphia Ledger
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01
A Wonderful Invention.

1T Is interesting to note that fortunes
are frequently made by the invention
OF articles OF minor Importance. many
of the most popular devices are those
designed to benefit the people and meet
popular conditions, and one of the
most interesting Of these that has ever
been invented is the Dir. Whites
Electric Comb, patented Jan. /, 1913.
These wonderful Combs positively cure
dandruff, hair falling out sick and
nervous headaches, and when used
with DIR. Whites Electric Hair Brush
are positively guaranteed to make
straight hair curly in % days time.
Thousands of these electric combs have
been sold in various cities of the Union,
ana lhe demand is constantly increas-
ing. Our agents are rapidly becoming
rich selling these combs. They postive-
ly sell on sight. Send for sample.
Mems size Soc. ladies 50c.-t half price
while we are introducing them. The
pr White Electric Comb Co., Decatur
III.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01
Always In Stock.

\ chemist was Boosting in the COM
pany of friends of his well assorted
stock in trade ''rhere isn't a drug
missing he said.
"Come, now,n said one of the by
ISLANDERS by way of a joke. ~ bet that
you don't keep any spirit OF contradic-
ton, well stocked us you pretend to
be-
why not?n replied the chemist,
not in the least embarrassed at the un-
expected sally. You shall see for your
self" So saying he left the group and
returned in a few minutes leading by
the hand-his wiie!-L london Tid-Bits.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01
Not Frozen bu, Murdered

y special 10 the Durango peinpcul
from Nanco5. bearing date Of Decem-
bcr -. -ay-; Leroy, who wa> supposed
~ haye been frozen 10 death ai the
Spencer GOAL hunks near here Christ
mrs rve. wa, murdered, Tho coronef's
Jury rmpmcllrd saturday disagreed
and another was -uuanolled yesterday,
which returned verdict accusing
John Pearson and john Larson Of
Telluride af murlering Leroy. The
found yesterday and by which
the men were charged with the crime
consisted Of blood stains on their cabin
floor and the finding of the gold watch
belonging to the murdered man in the
cabin. which is situated near the coal
BE- l.g Eua are ipw in jail ~ Man-
COS ui!fl .av.h are iAio.@!,ed, and one
was mt one time uEtter arrest ~ si's-
peci in thp d mGrdo al Telluride
over a year apa Re got hi freedom
because OF tl.e mcer. ,..:;t Of ei.cum-
st;mtial evidence.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01
SPECIAL Land Buyers, eseurs.ons

Will run to the new land of Cred
County, Oklahoma, and other section3
OF the great Southwest in Novembd|
and December, via the Frisco SYSTEM
Are you looking for rich and fertik
farming lands in the Southwest whicl]
you can buy for from one-fomth to one
tenth the cost of lands of the East and
North? They produce as much aeH
for acre. Here is n chance to betta5
your condition and add libenl
amount TO your pocket book.
For full particulars and special rail-
road rates apply at onceto r. ;. Lemon
secretary Frisco System Imniigratias
bureau, st. Louis, Mo,
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

THANK God every morning when you
get up that you have something to do
that day which must he done whether
you like it or not. Being forced to
work and forced to do your best win
breed i'll you Temperance, self control,
diligence, strength of will, content and
a hundred virtues which the idle will
never know.-Charles Kingsley.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01
RELIGIOus
. vESw ya..rT2 2ywEvyi

The King of heaven hi. table spreads.
And blessings crown the board;
Not paradise, with all lis JOYS,
Could such delight afford.
Pardon and peace to dying men,
And cudit-is life are given,
Through the rich blood that Jesus shed
To raise our spn!+ TO heaven.
Ail.iocs ol souls, IN glory now,
Were fed and feasted here:
And millions more, still on the way,
Arotiid the board appear
\! ihings are ready, come away,
Nor weak cNuusee frame:
Crowd 10 HuHr place at the feast
Nnd bless the Founders name.
Philip Doddgidge.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

Morgantown. w. Va. Dec. ~ -
Lawrence Dancer, Clarence jamison,
Charles Myers William Santee and
Ben Barthlow, aged about lG years each,
are in Jail here. Myers says they or
ganized and have been lootihg stores.
Dancer, the leader of the gang, said
they had signed an oath in their own
blood to stick together in their work
and that they were inspired by dime
noVel..
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

He-There is one thing in particular
! like about spnsters.
She-What is thata
He-rhey never bore fellow by
telling him how they used TO do this
and that before he was born.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

Father-lt's singular that whenever
! want you to marry II man you object,
and whenever don't want you to
marry one you straightway insist OH it.
Daughter-Ies, dad, and whenever
we're agreed the man objects.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

This afternoon Justice Holmes dis
missed the cases against the prisoners
arrested last Monday aud ordered
them released from bail or custody of
Officers, as the case might be. The
sheriff ut once telegrapiled Sher. II
Taylorat Montrose to release the eleven
men in his charge. Telluride Journal.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

New York, Dec. a9-Rear Admiral
Edwin White, retired, was stricken
with apoplexy at the navy yard early
today and died before medical aid could
be summoned. He had come from his
home in Princeton to visit Rear Ad-
miraI Rodgers, commandant of the
navy yard.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

Buffalo, y. v, Dec. 2s - Seven
Thousand sheep were burned at Buffalo
stock yards tonight. The long she'd in
which they We're confined was swept
10y the flames before any of the animals
could be released. The loss is 5000.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

The story is told of Kansas farmer
who decided to sell his property and
listed it with real estate agent, who
wrote a very good description of the
place. Wien the agent read it over
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 2S-A severe
earthquake shock lasting about eight
seconds occurred here at 9:45 this MORN
ing. The big buildings in the business
center swayed for AN instant rs though
they would fall, but no damage is
reported.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

Chicago, Dec 30-It is estimated
that 800 lives were lost in a fire al the
new Iroquois theatre this afternoon.
The fire broke out on the stage during
the performance of Blue Beard" and
a panic ensued in the audience.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

Fried Apples.-Slice some apples, dip
them in batter made of one egg,
sugar, milk and flour enough to thicken.
Fry "A golden brown. sprinkle with
lemon Juice and serve hot.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

Cincinnati, Dec. 2s-A fierce blizzard
ragged here for short time tonight.
The wind wrecked chimncys, destroyed
show windows and did other damages.
There was a fall in temperature of 20
degrees in four hours.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

Gray, the barber, will shave you, cut
your lair, mend your violin, or teach
you music, come and get your choice.
one door East of Star Office
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Serch Of Ophir, are
visiting with Mrs. 5erch's mother,
Mrs. Souiherland. They are desirous
Of buying Il small ranch and locating
in this neighbprhood.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01
a. "A. q. u a. a. q. "a.
BORROWED WIT.

Rabbit hear you have left your
home and family and becomes a hermit.
skunk Yes, / had TO. My eldest
boy took to cigarettes and would
smoke them in the house.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

The editor ANA assistant editor Of The
Star assisted in the dissecting of II
sevcntcen-pound turkey at the home
Of {. NJ. Smith on Christmas. Who
said luck never came the printers way,
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

IN this cnun tr,. tteTe ten ruiillious
r.. icop!p who ere members o; bcEcvo-
lent, charitabla nnd patriots societies.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

o. ID. Pyle was distributing calendars
with the compliments Of the fircmans
Fund Insurance company, Of san
Francisco, on Wednesday. Mr.. Pyle
is local agent for this company.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

One may regret having permitted n
chance or doing good to slip by, hut
he c.ni =. segret Ia. ,:g done soo,..
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

70 prevent cheese getting moudy,
wrap it up in II cloth that has been
dipped in vinegar and wrnng as dry as
possible. Keep in IA cool place.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01
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RANCH AND HOUSEHOLD. f,
W -ie'v W

\ little vaseline rubbed in once Il
day will keep the hands from chap
ping, no matter what sort Of work
you do
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

All holiday goods remaining over
after Christmas will be sold at cost
price. Dolores Drug company.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01
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GENERAL NEWS
Ip~wEw~~~%~~sS

Pago-a Junction, Colo, Dec. 30-fire
destroyed one and a half million feet
OF lumber in the upper lumber yard
here this morning. 1t is known that
the fire was of inceudiary origin.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

For up-to-date work 90 to G.. {. Gray
the barber; one door east Of The Star
office.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

Carl Pyle Of Silverton. is visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs O. d. Pyle.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

For SALE-Two heating stoves. IN
quire at Mrs. Ablen's ranch. 39p40
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

John Mayhart Of Rico, /, visiting
with Prof. Gray.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01
RIO GRANDE SOUTHERN R.R.

Read ip7rI -iI.. 90 co Iumu Iur,ho right.
Both Iratus tn-s. lIHu#r ~ rnIHre~ keguitr
'relaltf ira,iUz 500 H1f gzt~ry passengers Pas
-"uZ-r tEJiu, ln not run "fI sunday.
~. T.. NIilaT. Agent.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

At holiday goods remaining oger
after Christmas viii be sold at cost
price. Dplor~ Drng company.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

'rhn Dolores DrHG company : agent
Tor I. y Weod, ieweler Of Maucos.
Leave repair work ~ The dru. store
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

}. J Harlis X TO. ar. closing out al
cotton hlanSet- At cost 10 make roon'
ior lheir spring rood-.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01
sA..ne ness..e.s.aAAA es q.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
ly%<vY@~~~,

HAPPY NEW YEAR.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

Ain Q f, Do Ia Mater Is visiting
her molhsr at Manr"-.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

Nr,. Z. :. Dickinson aua children
Of Durango. Who ha- been visiting her
sister. M,-,Ianp- HannHoud, rrturned
hoH "Wednesday.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

Notice The cut in patent piedicines
made by polonao Drug company in nd
of this issue.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01

20 the farmer for his approval the old
man said; Rcad that again. After
the second reading the farmer ,at for
several uiiuies in thoughtful mood
then said; u don't believe ! want to
sell have been looking for that kind
of q place all my lie, aud it never oc-
curred to me that had it until You
described it tu me. No, / don't want
to sell out -
Moral Ii you are dissatisfied with
the old ranch and lave decided to sell
look her overonce more, write her good
points OH piece OF paper and read
thcni ovcr u few li,ut~ r+.foip letting
hergo.
rhc circulation af tree does not
wholly stop when the leayes fall, but
is continued in less degree during the
ei go winter in thi, dry climate
mu.,.s re is being drawn out OF the soil
every day daring winter and passing
thr agh the pcs in TIE branGhcl a::l
budy Of the trees. More trees are fall
aud vrintnr-kiilCd than 'EeiEg the
a4mr flIcy shed tneir Iclves
ga-p.ag for water which often they 90
not gct aud in the spring they are dead.
The owner will probably say that trees
do not do well here for he has tried it
and they winter-killed. Water the
trees well if they need il Just before
the ground freezes up and they will
come out all right-Field and Farm.
The Dolores star., 1904-01-01
-RilIel.-2sas- .--lisitor- at The
star office on Wednesday.

Mrs. sophis Dprchholz len for Cal
ifornia on Tuesday.