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The Dolores star., 1904-03-25
Resolutions of Coincidence.

Silver Star Lodge X. of =. Dolores,
Colorado, March %, 1904.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the all
wise Ruler and supreme Chancellor of
the universe to remove from the home
of our brother, +. Il. WILDER, his only
and well beloved son, Forrest, to that
land of the Ieal beyond the river that
marks the unknown shore; be it
Resolved, That we extend to our
brother our deep and brothcrly sympa-
thy and bid him remember the golden
dawn that breaks above the night OF
sorrows gloom; and 6e 1t
Resolved, That these resolutions be
published in The Dolores Star, n copy
spread upon the journal of our lodge
and copy sent to our brother, +. l..
WILDER. o. ID. PYLE,
J. NJ. RUSH, JR.,
w. +. ORDwAY,
Committee.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25
ELECTION NOTICE.

A Municipal Election of the iega'
voters of the Town of Dolores Will bc
held In the school house of said town
on Tuesday, the 5th day of April, A. u.
1904, between the hours oil n. M. anu
7p.m. for the purpose of electing the
following Town officers
One Mayor for term OF one year.
Three Trustees for a term oi TWO ye'''''
One Trustee for II term of one year.
Given under my hand ana the ~
corporate seal at said Town Oh po'o'e'
this sth day Of March, A. d. IoO4'
o. ID. PYLE,
f.v,,, Town Clerk.
First pub. March II; last aPr"
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25
At 3:N} thi.; afternoon Captain Wells

At 3:a4 this; afternoon Captain Wells
RECEIVED orders by telegraph ordering
Troop \ into service again and the
members were at once modified al
the armOry The telegram stated the
official documents would follow by
mail. The order also includes the
placing of the district under martial
law again, with Captain Wells in
command. = Just rs the Journal
goes to press at O'Clock the proclama-
proclaimed by Captain Wells aud cs.
cdrt from the prominent corners of the
wn.-Wednesdny's Telluride Journal,
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

Ned Darlington and his wife, Myrtle
Darlington, assisted by local talent,
presented "Joshua Whitcomh' ut Red
Mems opera house Thursday night.
harrington and his wife were, rs was
to be expected, the life of the sketch,
but there were several excellent in
dividual performers, among them be-
ing little Miss BERTHE Carpenter, who
delighted the audience with her natur-
alness and charming mannels.-Tell-
uride Examiner.
Joshua Whitcomb' will be pre-
sented ut the opera house tonight.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

1t began showing Wednesday morn-
ing about o'clock, n soft white snow
falling, and ut d o'clock the ground was
covered with about threp INCHES Of the
beautiful when Snow of II piukiSh color
began falling covering the white.
About half an inch Of this SNOW fell.
A two-quart pail of the pink snow
when melted contained enough fine
sand to cover the bottom of the pail.
Home-seekers should not overlook a
country where. it SHOWS real estate.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

1t seems to be the opinion of some
that the appointing of receiver for
the Montezuma Water company is
simply II little stunt played to throw
the farmers of their guard and prevent
the condemnation of fight-Of-way
through the tunnel. It Is u wise plan
for those interested to be On their
guard as little tricks are liable to be
sprung nj any time.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

j., j. Harris & Co. are closing ont all
cotton blankets mt cost to make room
for their spring goods.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

II. II. Homes, who recently accepted
a position in Durango, was reported on
the sick list last week, but later reports
are that he is again able to attend to
his duties.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

1t is not generally known that eggs
covered with boiling water aud allowed
to stand for five minutes are nlare
nourishiug and easier digested than
eggs placed in boiling water and
allowed to boil fHrinHsly for three and
u half minutes.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

Gray, the barber, will shave you, cut
your hair, mend your violin, or teach
you music, come and get your choice
One door Fast of Star Office.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

Ruv. George will preach in the
Baptist church nest sunday morning,
March y, Everybody cordially in=
vitea TO attend the services.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

1t Is reported that the Mancos Times
has changed bands. II. Y. Auslurn,
formerly nssnciatc editor, now being in
control.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

The St Patrick's Day dance given in
the opera house last Friday night was
not attended by as large n crowd as
usual on such occasions.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

Rev. Il. Schwerzmapn, ~ Mnthpdist
evangelist, arrive in this PLACE Tuesday
noon aud WIS met by D, NJ. I.ongen=
baugh of Cortez. Rev. Schwerznann
is now conducting meetings at Cortel
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

ii. Duntnn and family moved yestcr-
day from tue Mutt Hammond rancl,
where they spent the winter tp thei
home at Dunton.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

Leave your watches and icwcIry for
repair with the Dolores Drug Company.
All work guaranteed
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

Mrs. l.. l.. Hendrickson, of Farming
ton, y. NJ, who has been visiting with
her daughter, Mrs. Flora Pyle, for the
past month. left for Silverton Monday.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

Governor Peabody has issued II
proclamation to the people of Colorado
calling on them to observe Friday,
April 10, as Arbor Day and Bird Day,
and to tittingly celebrate the OCCASION
by planting trees, shrubbcry and
flowers in public and private grounds.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

Exon " Rush brought a smpl! bunch
of fine fat cattle N from their feeding
corral on Tnrsday. They will he
hutchercd Inr the home market,
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

Dir. Hill preached Friday and Satur-
day nights, and Sunday morning and
evening in the Baptist church.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

Cherish those loving words thai
speak of all the happiness you feel,
living in dependence. upon God and
trusting in his love, just as you would
tell it to the friend of your childhood.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

The streets yesterday afternoon re-
semblcd storage reservoirs.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

II: 5. 5. Fox visited with friends at
Ophir Loop and Telluride Saturday
and Sunday.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

See Uncle John cut the pigeon wing
at tie opera house tonight. Best dra.
matte talent Of the city in the east.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

We desire to announce to tho ladies
Of pa!ores and vicinity that we will
have in y fine line of ladies and
childwn'a trimmed aud untrinimcd
hnts on Wednesday,, March 30, 1904.
we are also prepared to do nll kinds of
sewing at Room /, Dolores Hotel.
BRUMLEY d SUMMERS,
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

The wlnoping cough seems TO be in
fashion among the little folks of this
vicinity.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

a simple remedy for hnarseness ana
tickling in the throat is the gargle of
the white of an egg heatcn to a froth
in half u glass of warm, swcctened
water.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25
IhGA 90 THE CONTINUED
Nrrur * STORY or
~ w ~. :. pURRESr EyEsTs.

For up7to-date work go to 6. c, Gray
the barber; one door east of The Star
office.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

For first-class job work como to The
Star Office.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

George Wiltsie has been suffering
with neuralgia the pust week.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

THE STAR is agent for Davis, the
Mancos jewelcr. Bring in your repair
pNrl.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25
DOLORES MoNTEzuMA COUNTY coLeRApe FRIDAY

~ liver STAR LODGE NO. l05. X. Of
~ r. Meets every Saturday night over
~ Dolores Opera House.
~ 6. +. MOORE, c. &.
JOF. II. DE WITT, X. of II. i s.
NisIrIEG KNIGHTS ALWAYS WELCOME.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

Montrose, March 222.---On application
of John Fl. Murphy, counsel for the
Western Federation of Miners, Judge
Theron Stevens today granted
temporary injunction against members
of the Citizens Alliance at Telluride
and all others who may attempt to
prevent the return to that place of the
miners recently deported by IL mob.
Notice of the injunction will be served
on the persons named in the applica-
tion tomorrow and will otherwise be
given publicity. Judge Stevens In
granting the injunction expressed the
opinion that the deported miners were
being deprived of their rights. After
hearing the decision of Judge stevens,
Attorney Murphy declared that the
deported men would Immediately ar
range to go back to their homes.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25

Denver, Mnrch 22.--A proclamation
was issued by Governor Peabody to.
night declared the county OF Las AMI
mas to be in n state of insurrection and
rebellion. Subsequently he issued an
order for 300 Of the state troops under
the command of Major Zeph I. Hill to
proceed to Trinidad. The men were
instructed to gather aboard the trains
and their commanders were given
sealed orders and told to open them ut
midnight.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-25
GENERAL. NEWS.
S~wvvvvvwvyyw'

Montrose, March 222. During the
high winds prevailing here last night
two barns We're burned, entniling IL
loss of 81 ,000. One of them belonged
to o. Nj. Ken and the other to Mrs.
Paxton. Three hurses We're burned in
the Paxton barn. No insurance.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-05-12
News of the Day.

Four men convicted OF murder were
garroted at Santiago. Cuba.
Four men were killed in powder
mill explosion at Newport, Ind.
A cloudburst in Central Texas re-
suited in the drowning of five children
the washing away of five miles of rail-
way track and other damage.
The steamer Princess Irene arrived
II New York with eight seamen res
cred from a waterlogged Austrian YES
sci in midocean.
The Thirty-frst General Conference
of the Northern Methodist Episcopal
Church opened in Los Angeles. Cal.
Admiral w. S. Schley was the guest
Of honor at the banquet Of the Crucipie
Club at Pittsburg.
Mayor Capdeville asked the Ponce
Commissioners of New Orleans to re-
sign upon their being charged with
grating"
It was rumored in New York that
Senator German was in deal Wltn
Guffey, of Pennsylvania, and the ram
many leaders to beat Judge Parker 1ol
the Democratic nomination.
Sam" Parks. noted labor leader
died in Sing Sing Prison OF consump'
ton.
II was reported in New York ina
Senator w. A. Clark is to marry nj:
ward. Miss La ChaDelle.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-05-12
PALMETTO POINTS
GIVEN IN BRIEF
A Barn Burned.

Aiken. Special.-A barn and stable
building on the plantation of Capt. A.
S. Seig!er. six miles north OF Aiken.
was burned last Thursday. The barn
contained about twenty stalls. Win
wagon sheds. etc. The barn had not
been entered for about three weeks.
Capt. Seigler and his farm hands
were in the yard and the first knowl-
edge of the fire was obtained when the
flames burst through the roof and the
whole barn was seen to be on fire. The
farm is one of the largest in the coun.
ty. and the burning barn was sur
rounded by many other buildings,
which were in danger. The fire was
confined to the building in which 1t
originated. The cause Of the fire is
supposed to be from the heating Of the
fodder. The property burned was
valued at about $500, partially covered
by insurance.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-05-12
CANAL BILL IS PAID
Uncle Sam Pays the Price Fer The
Right of Way
WORK WILL Be BEGUN SHORTLY
Mr.. Morgan Arranses for the Trans
fer Of the s4o,ooo,ooo in Paris-The
Canal Outlook at Present.

Paris. BY Cable.-Having wound up
the details of the big financial trans
action connected with the Panama
transfer. J. Pierpont Morgan left Paris
Tuesday for Aiy-Les-Bains. Before his
departure he gave the correspondent OF
the Associated Press the main points OF
the final agreement as follows: The
Panama Canal Company wished to
have money turned over in Paris IN
stead of in the United States. and was
willing TO pay all the expenses incl
dent 70 the payment here. In order to
accomplish this the United States has
appointed the Morgan company in tura
TO take a contract with the Panama
company, whereby the s40,OOO,OOo will
oe paid in Paris. This contract speci-
fieS the BanQue de France as depos-
itory and also the proportion OF the
payments going to the old and the new
Panama companies respectively. The
signing OF this contract closes the
transaction. it only remaining for the
Morgan campany to carry 1t out by
making payments from time to time to
the Banoue de France. This will be
uone to cause no Gsarrangement
Of the American or French money mar
kets
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-05-12
cloudburst Strikes Texas.

Austin. Texas, Special.-This section
and all central Texas was visited oy a
terrific cloudburst Tuesday afternoon,
the rain pouring down in one unceasins
torrent for several hours. The streets
CT the city were wrecked by the flood
Of water and great damage was done
to the crops in the fields. A number
G. bridges were washed away during
the storm and country roads will be
impossible for several days. 1t Is tne
most terrific rain storm that has visi-
ted this section in years.
The trains arriving here from the
no:th this afternoon came through wa
ter SIX inches on the track and the
train crews had to clear the track OF
at many points. Three railroad
bridges and much track washed away.
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Palmetto Gleanings.

Beaufort. Specialize Beaufort Vol
unteer Artillery Naval Reserves have
received their new rapid fire gun from
the factory at Bridgeport. Conn. 1t will
shoot &c shots a minute. 1t has five
ammunition chests, which will carry a
total of $50 rounds-30 rounds to each
chest. 1t has a sliding breech and can
be loaded very swiftly. 1t will prob
ably be used at the cemetery on Me-
mortal Day. May 10th, to fire salute
with blank cartridges. The gun is now
In good working order. the soldiers
having been aided by Messrs. H. Y.
Cunningham and D. w. Kershaw, ma
chinists, in placing the various pieces
of the gun together.
The Southerns depot at Hunters
vile, Mecklenburg county, was burned
to the ground Monday night. in addi-
ton to the building large lot OF mer-
chandise was also consumed. Just how
the building caught is not known.
There was no fire in the office. and II Is
thought that it caught from passing
engine, or was struck by lightning.
The burned building was frame struc-
ture. and burned quickly. The con-
tents were also of the infiammable
kind. and this added to the fury OF
the flames.
Governor Aycock Tuesday morning
fixed June 18th as the date for the exc
cution of three murderers: Adam Hunt.
of Person county: Arch Lipscomb, OF
Greenyille: and William R. Mum, OF
Cumberland. These are cases in which
appeals from findings and sentences IN
lower courts have been affirmed, max
ing it necessary for new dates TO re
set for hangings.
Revenue Collector Hare. OF Raleigh
MADE a raid in Johnston county re-
Gently and found Mrs. Bob Eason
making whiskey in her kitchen IN
60 gallon distillery. 1t has been in
operation for long time. He destroy,
cd the still. Her husband furnished
the supplies and she manufactured 'iie
whiskey. He sold 1t.
A charter has been granted the Gas
tonia Furniture Company, OF Gastonla,
With a capital stock Of $4,000, mainly
held by Rufus NJ. Johnson. The state
also charters the Charlotte Day Nurs-
erv Association, no capital stock. Also
the Lawing- Robbins Furniture Com,
pany. of Charlotte. with capita'
stock Of $4,000.
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PAST MONTHS WEATHER
What the Conditions Have Been In
Regard to Agriculture.

Mr.. ]. w. Bauer, section director
of the weather bureau, has issued the
following statement in regard TO the
progress Of farm work during the
month Of March:
The temperature during March was
variable, but averaged slightly above
normal. There was considerable
freezing weather in the western por-
tion, while on the coast the lowest
point reached was 4 degrees above
freezing, with light frosts in this sec.
ton on the 10th, 18th, and 29th. and
heavy frost on the 18th. In the west.
ern counties the frosts were generally
killing ones on those dates, with thin
ice on the 10th, 18th and 29th. How
ever, over the western nalf of the
State vegetation was not far enough
advanced to be hurt, although in
places peaches were more or less dam.
aged. The damage to the commercial
peach orchards, in the ridge Sec
ton, was very slight.
The months precipitation was Who'll.
i ly in the form of rain, that fell at fire.
quent intervals, there having been
general rains on the second, 4th, 9Th,
7th, 14th, 18th, 21st, and 9th. The
rains were heavy in places on the 9Th,
7th, 23rd and oath. A few localities
had excessive precipitation, but as a
rule it was slightly deficient, although
the soil was kept supplied with suf-
hcient moisture for easy tillage.
Farm work made rapid advance
throughout the month in the eastern
half, and after the 18th in the western
half, especially the preparation OF
lands for corn, cotton and other staple
crops. Planting operations were con-
fined largely to the eastern and CEN
tral counties where much corn, con.
siderable rice and a little cotton were
planted, as we'll as the usual minor
crops and gardens. AS rule, plant
ing operations made normal progress.
with the soil in from good to excellent
condition except in certain rice dis
tricts and in few western counties
where there was an excess of precipi-
tation that delayed plowing and plant.
ing.
The cultivation Of tobacco is re-
ceiving less attention than last year.
but the plants in beds are vigorour,
though small for the season.
The weather was not persistently
warm enough for the rapid growth OF
winter wheat and oats, although these
grains made a marked improvement
and are in fairly good condition.
Spring oats terminated favorably and
came up to good stands.
1.-The truck raising districts were
favored by the weather, and early
vegetables were being marketed by
the close of the month.
Pears, plums and early blooming
varieties CT peaches finished blooming
In all but the extreme northwestern
counties, where apple and cherry trees
only began to bloom during the last
| decade.
Pastures made slow growth and
afforded but scant grazing in the most
favored localities. and none in the
western portions"
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To Lay Cornerstone.

Williamson, Special.-May 10th has
been fixed by Rev. Samuel Lander, u.
D. as the day when the cornerstone OF
the Williamson Female College will be
laid at Greenwood and the occasion
promises to be a notable one indeed.
The old cornerstone which now rests
in the building Of the grand old insti-
tuition in williamson is to be removed
and nut in place by the hands OF It's
beloved founder. DR.. Lander, IN the
new building at Greenwood. and after
This is done another stone Will De
placed upon it by one Of the grand
representatives Of the Masonic frater-
n;tv of South Carolina.
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Anti-JeWish Riots.

Vienna. By Cable.-Reports are cur
rent here that there were serious anti
Jewish riots in the Bassarabian town
OF Bender. April 30th. 1t is stated that
the -icting began Saturday forenoon.
The mob smashed the windows OF
houses in the Jewish quarters. enter
ed the houses and threw women ana
children out Of the windows. A gfl
was murdered in a most revolving man
pcr. tie reports say. Cossac&s were
sent 10 restore order. The outbreak is
sad 10 have been due to the anger
of the crowd over Russian reversrs in
the far East. These reports laci. Of
fetal confirmation.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-05-12
APPROPRIATION FOR SCHOOLS
Meeting of the New State Board OF
Education Last Week.

The State Board of Education met
last week in the Office of the State
superintendent of education. The fol
lowing members were present:
Messrs. 4. r. Banks. W. X. Tate
4 G. 9embert. D. w. Daniel. a. j.
Thackstcn. B. J. Wells and j. E. Bo-
land. In the absence CT the chair
man. Governor Hayward, Col. Banks
was asked to take the chair.
Three appeal cases were brought
before the board The first case was
that of the trustees of ST. Stephen
school district, No. 6. appellants. VS..
the county board of education OF
Berkeley county. The following reso-
luton was adopted: Resolved. That
this board concur in and affirm the
decision of the Berkeley county board
in all points raised except the removal
of DR.. NJ. A. Floyd as trustee Of st.
Stephens School district. and the de-
cision removing the said DR.. M. A.
Floyd is hereby reversed on the
ground that he is an employe OF the
town council and not an officer.
In the case of the trustees of Campo
bello school district, in Spartanburg
county, appellants. VS.. Professor NC
Leod, the action of the county board
was sustained.
The next case was that of district
No. 10, Newberry county. appellants
VS.. the county board OF education
praying for the removal of the schooi
house to another site. and 1t was de-
cided to postpone the rendition OF
Judgment in this case until the next
meeting, with view to securing fur
ther testimony, accompanied by maps,
drawings. ETC., setting forth more fully
the facts of the case.
A committee consisting of Messrs.
Rembert, Tate and Wells was ap'
pointed to formulate a four years
graded course of study upon which
examination of teachers is to be based.
The examination for September Will
be based upon the following subjects
in addition to the regular subjects ex'
amined upon heretofore. viz: "Enoch
Arden" "Silas Mariner" "Peterman'
Civil Government" Hughes Mistakes
in Teaching" and the last twelve
months of general current history.
1t was recommended that the Glenn
son scholarship examination be held
on July Sth. the same date on which
the examination for scholarships in
Winthrop is held.
Mr.. l. w. Bowman was appointed as
member of the Orangeburg county
board of education to succeed Prof
A. ]. Thackston, recently appointed on
the staff of the State board.
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carnon Won't Have the Nomination

Washington. special,-"Even at tho
risk Of being accused of declining
that which l probably could not get. II
I desired X, answer most uneQuivo-
cally that II the nomination were ten
dered TO me would not accept under
any circumstances whatever" Thus
strongly did Speaker Cannon. in an au-
thorized interview with Post reporter
emphasize his determination with ref
erenee to the Vice Presidency. AS he
concluded debating what he had to
say. the Speaker added: 'If there is
any language which can be more de-
cisiye write il in" He gave as one
OF the reasons for his statement that
in his Judgment he could do better ser.
vice IN any capacity in the House OF
representatives than he could do elsei
where. The decision he had come to.
he said. was final.
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MayfieId WithdraWs.

Senator s. G. Mayfield has with
drawn from the congressional race in
the second South Carolina district.
This leaves Mr.. Theodore G. Croft Sue
cessor to his father in the national
House of Representatives. Mr.. May
fields letter is as follows:
General Willie Jones, Chairman of the
Democratic Executive Committee,
Columbia. S. c.:
Sir: | have this day decided to and
do hereby withdraw from the race for
Congress in the second congressional
district in the second primary. BY SO
doing | save to the people further
contest for the unexpired term at
time when they rae exceedingly busy
and yield to my opponent. Mr.. Theo-
dore G. Croft. who has received almost
a majority of all votes cast in the first
primary. open field.
VERY respectfully.
(sisned) "MAYFELD."
Mr.. Croft will now be declared the
Democratic nominee and elected.