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ings of this complex case, and, though
/ could not yet perceive the goal which
we would reach, / understood clearly
that Holmes expected this grotesque
criminal to make an attempt upon the
two remaining busts. one of which, /
remembered, was at Chswick. No
doubt the object of our journey was
to catch him in the very act. and |
could not but admire the cunning with
which my friend had inserted a wrong
clue in the evening paper. SO as to give
tinue his scheme with impunity. 1
was not surprised when Holmes sug-
gested that | should take my revolver
with me. He had himself picked up
the loaded hunting-crop, which was
his fayourite weapon
A four wheeler was at the door at
eleven, and in 1t we drove to a spot
at the other side of Hammersmith
Bridge. Here the cabman was directed
to wait A short walk brought us to
a secluded road fringed with pleasant
houses, each standing in its own
grounds. In the light of street lamp
we read 'Laburnum Villa" upon the
gate post of one of them. The occu-
pants had evidently retired to rest, for
all was dark save for a fanlight over
the hall door, which shed a single
blurred circle on to the garden path.
The wooden fence which separated the
grounds from the road threw a dense
black shadow upon the inner side, and
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here it was that we crouched.
Il fear that you'll have long wait"
Holmes whispered. I'VE may thank
our stars that it is not raining. I
don't think we can even venture to
smoke to pass the time. However. It's
a two to one chance that we get some
thing to pay us for our trouble"
1t proved. however. that our vigil
was not to be so long as Holmes had
led us to fear. and it ended In a very
sudden and singular fashion. In an
instant. without the least sound to
warn us of his coming. the garden
gate swung open, and 1.-THE, dark
figure as swift and active as an ape,
rushed up the garden path. We saw
1t whisS past the light thrown from
over the door and disappear against
the black shadow of the house. There
was a long pause, during which we
held our BREATH and then a very gen
tie crealSing sound came to our ears.
The window was being opened. The
noise ceased, and again there was a
long silence. The fellow was making
his way into the house. We saw the
sudden flash of a dark lantern inside
the room. What he sought was evil
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The Return of Sherlock Holmes.

of Gelder and Co. To all this infor-
nation. much of which We already
Knew. Holmes listened with polite at
tention. but l, who knew him so well,
conld clearly see that his thoughts
we're elsewhere, and detected a mix
tire of mingled uneasiness and expee-
tation beneath that mask which he
was wont to assume. At last he start
ed in his chair. and his eyes bright
ened. There had been a ring at the
hell. A minute later we heard steps
upon the stairs, and an elderly, red
faced man with grizzled side-whiskers
was ushered in. In his right hand he
carried an old-fashioned earpet-bag,
which he placed upon the table
rs Mr.. Sherlock Holmes here?"
NV friend bowed and smiled MIR.
sandeford, of Reading, I suppose?"
said he.
Yes. sir. fear that I am little
late. but the trains were awkward You
wrote to me ;.bout bust that is in
my possession"
Exactly"
Il have your letter here You said.
:. desire to possess a copy of Devine's
Napoleon, and am prepared to pay you
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In the Italian Quarter p


mo, I fancy Chiswick is an address
which is more likely to find him. II
you will come with me to Chiswiclx to-
night, Lestrade, I'll promise to go to
the italian Quarter with you tomor
row, and no harm will be done by the
delay. And now | think that a few
hours sleep would do us all good, for
| do not propose to leave before eleven
O'clock and It is unlikely that we shall
be back before morning. You'll dine
with us. Lestrade, and then you are
welcome to the sofa until it is time
for US to start. In the meantime. Wat
son, | should be glad If you will ring
for an express messenger, for have a
letter to send, and it is important that
it should go at once"
Holmes spent the evening In rum
maging among the files of the old
daily papers with which one of our
lumber rooms was packed When at
last he DESCENDED, it was with triumph
in his eyes, but he said nothing to
either of us as to the result of his re-
searches. For my own part, | had
followed step by step the methods by
which he had traced the various wind
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spector to the youngest constable, who
wouldn't be glad to shake you by the
hand"
THANK youi" said Holmes. THANK
you!" and as he turned away, 1t
seemed to me that he was more nearly
moved by the softer human emotions
than | had ever seen him. A moment
later he was the cold and practical
thinker once more. put the pearl In
the safe, Watson" said he and get
cut the papers of the Conk Singleton
forgery case. Goodbye, Lestrade. II
any little problem comes your way,
shall be happy. if / can. to give you
hint or two as to its solution"
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How to Fall Down.

From the New York Press.
One of the mighty opponents of the art
of jiu-jitsu says: The first thing / teach
my pupils is how to fall down. There
is a broad field for such instruction..
Most men and women are as clumsy as
hippopotami knowledge of how to fall
would save many hard thump on iced
pavements.
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chief tributary cities is Pittsburgh" and
has given orders to add the III to the
name when the road has occasion to
print 1t. On hotel registers the name is
usually written pts" or "Ptsg." There
seems to be an opening here for a poet
TO point out that the drummer writes
no final al" but he gets there all tho
same, which Is, after ALL the chief func-
tion of the railroad.
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Clothes Satisfaction
For Men.

The house of Kuppenheimer has
gained an enviable reputation on the
making of High Bred Clothes but
they are never satisfied with past
achievements. Each year is an inn
provement over the past. Their
1905 clothes surpass all others, yet
they have never disappointed in the
past.
If ask the favorite color we would
say grey-browns will have many
friends-fancy mixtures covers a
multitude of styles-but grey is sit. .
To speak in general terms the newest
things are a broad lapel, a concave
shoulder and increased length in the
coat. Our suits have everything new
and you'll feel like a new man when
you get yourself inside of KUP-
PENHEIMER SUIT
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Pittsburgh.

From Harper's Weekly.
The Pennsylvania railroad has learn
ed that the legal name of one of its
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17

nents of n natural scene; the sensitive
organization, the emotional, syppa-
thetic nature, is in danger Of being
oyerinfiuenced by these resources
great, rich, and important as they are.
In material as we'll as in spiritual and
mental realms the refined, the elegant.
the delicate are the most susceptible to
hurt and harm. These best gifts we
must cherish most earnestly. But this
means neither TO box them up, nor put
them out of sight, nor abuse them by
overestimating them or underestimate
ing Others. For each human power
there is human need. Rightly
directed and controlled, it will make
lis possessor n man of might.-Sunday
School Times.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17

the I. >. government to furnish water
from the Dolores river. through this
valley, to the Ute Indian lands, to the
detrimeDt OF the white settlers and
home seekers in this valley.
Senator Teller stated that the gov
errment il under obligations to furnish
water to the Utes rs agreed upon In
the treaty with the Utes and. as a
representative of the government, he is
making an effort to comply with the
terms of that treaty. But when told
that there are twenty-five or thirty
people in this valley who made final
proof on homesteads from ten to
eighteen years ago and have been pay
ing the taxes on these lands during
this time, yet they have never got a
drop Of water for irrigation purposes,
and that there are probably fifty
farmers in this valley who have de-
sired to get more water dnd bave re-
Quested the Ditch company to furnish
more so that they might increase the
acreage planted TO crops. the Ditch
company could not furnish it, and
that II would work great hardship on
the majority of the settlers In the val
ley. Senator Teller then said, "Why
not buy the old ditch system and turn
it over to the government, and have
the government, through the reclama.
tom service, putin n system of bitches
and reservoirs of sufficient capacity to
water the lands of this valley and the
Ute lands also"
After discussing the practicability of
a move Of this kind, we returned to
the office of Goudy & Twitchell and
Mr.. Cloudy dictated letter to each of
the senators, Teller and Patterson, also
to Congressman Hogg and Brooks. re-
questing their aid in the proposition.
We took n copy of the letter, as dictat-
ed by Mr.. Gotidy, and called OH Sena-
tor Patterson to get his views of the
proposition rs discussed by Mr.. Goudy
and Senator Teller.
Senator Patterson stated that the
propositioni to furnish water for the
Utes as well as supplying the people of
this valley with an abundance of
water was certainly n good one. He
stated that the Utes must have water
as stipulated i'm the Bill as amended
by Senator Teller In 1908. He also
stated that both parties interested, the
white settlers and the Utes, would be
benefited by deal of that kind, and
that he would lend his assistance to
execute contract on those lines.
Respectfully yours,
g. NJ. LoNGENBAUGH.
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zoos Tax Levy.

The tax levies for tho year 1905 as
fixed by the board of county commits
sioners Is as follows;
State mills, county 23 mills; total
state and county ~ mills. Irrigation
district 80 mills. School districts, No.
], special, 9 mills; No. ., 5 mills; No.
8, mills; No. 4, 3 mills; No. 8, s mills;
No. 8, 8 mills; No. z, 10 mills; No. 8,
mills; No. 0, Is mills; No. 10, 8 mills;
No. ~, 10 mills; No. 10, 15 mills; No.
II, 10 mills; No. II, 3 mills.
Compared with last year the levy Is
81 mills higher, last years levy being
e34 mills.
The irrigation district valuation was
based upon valuation Of $l50,000 and
Is calculated to raise S5, $50, the amount
asked for by the water directors plus
the 10 per cent added rs requifed by
law. Lust years levy was 10 mills
based upon So valuation per acre.
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COMMUNICATED.
Cortez, Colo, Nov. IL; 1905.
Editor of The Star,
Dolores. Colo.

Cortez, Colo, Nov. IL; 1905.
Editor of The Star,
Dolores, Colo.
Dear Sir:-A number of farmers of
this valley have made inquiries as to
the result of my recent visit to Denver
in the interests of the Irrigation
District. and with your permission l
will make a short statement with
reference to the same through the
columns of The Star.
On October 23rd, last, in company
with our attorney, f. G.. Goudy, we
called on Mr.. Thatcher of Denver,
Colorado, Mr.. Thatcher owns third
interest in the Montezuma Water &
Land Company's property IN this val
ley. and he stated that the owners of
the canal system wanted to sell the
system, and that he persiimed we
wanted to buy, and that he did not
know any good reason why the owners
of the canal system and the board of
directors of THE Irrigation District
should not agree OIL terms and make a
deal, MIR. Thatcher stated that to be-
gin with we do not want anything to
do with boosters or promoters. That
he wanted it understood that. r. C..
Henry did not represent him (Thatch-
err for one nickel, and that he had
never authorized r. c. Henry to make
contract as proposed by Hehry and
some Of his associates last spring: and
that he IrhatcherJ would not stand
for the coiitract as drawn up. That he
wanted to sell the ditch system out
right and not put any more money in
the system.
We suggested that Mr.. Thatlier fix
or name a price that the owners of the
ditch system would be, willing to ac-
cept for their property in this valley.
But he stated that he would have 10
confer with the co-owners first: and he
insisted that we make them ali offer
for their property, which we agreed to
do as soon as we could call a meeting
OF the board of directors Of the Irripn-
tion District. We returned to this VAL
ley and, after consulting with a num-
Der of the farmers of this valley ms to
the price they would be willing to nav
in the bonds bf the District, for tha
system as it is today-lock, stock and
barrel-we then made them an offer Of
Sic, 600 for the entire system.
And in this connection we will state
that Mr.. Cloudy and ourself called on
Senator Teller and offered our protest
against the Ditch company or anv
other company making d aconfract with
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17
Methods.

"I study and study" said the baby
in the pink perambulator, when the
nurses backs were turned, 'and the
more study the less 1 understand this
baby talk. l begin to think Pm
stupid"
"Not at all, old man," said the baby
in the perambulator, with the green
shade. "You simply go the wrong way
about it. You should begin with
English. After you understand Eng
lish, baby talk is comparatively easy.
The syntactical constructions are very
similar in both languages, and many
of the words are strikingly alike in
their root formations"
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17
Responsibility for Our Best gifts.

Best gifts are Most likely to be abused,
or at least overused. The severely
logical mind, or mind best capable of
the clearest and most accurate processes
of reason, is the mind most likely to
place undue dependence UPON the inn
portance of logic; the artist whose
greatest strength is In seeing breadth
of effect is in danger of unduly de-
preciating the. beauty of form and
texture in the more minute compo-
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17

Celery Soup: Take half bunch of
celery, using the root and outer stalks
which are the strongest In flavor. Boil
these about three quarters of an hour
with little chopped onion. When
soft press through sieve and add n
pint of milk. When about to boil add
tablespoonful of flour and cook till it
thickens, stirring all the time, and at
the last add a tablespoonful of butter.
Serve with croutons of bread or oyster
crackers.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17
He Knew Papa.

The little son of the celebrated sur.
geon awakens his mamma in the mid-
die of the night by his weeping.
"Why, Freddie" soothes mamma,
"what is the matter with my little pet?
Has he had nightmare?"
mo, mamma, l haven't been to
sleep. I've had the stomach ache SO
bad that couldn't sleep"
"But why didn't you say something
about it?"
~ didn't want papa to know it,"
"Why not? Have you been stealing
the jam; or eating something you were
told not to eat?n
mo, mamma. But if he Knew 1
had the stomach ache he would cut out
my appendix right away"
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17
RANCH AND HOUSEHOLD.

If necessary to feed dusty hay to
horses 1t is an excellent plan to sprinkle
with water just before feeding. Ifthe
hay Is rather poor In quality as dusty
hay nearly always Is, a very little salt
added to the water will render the hay
more palatable. We have heard folks
argue that dusty hay will not cause
heaves, but we know that it does.-
Field and Farm.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17

Squash pie Is HOW In order. Take
part ofa well natured squash, bake 1t
well, then remove the soft part from
the shell. Put one pint of this in q
bowl with one pint of milk, the yolks
of three eggs, beaten, one cup of brown
sugar, two tablespoonfuls of molasses,
one tablespoonful of soft butter. one
tablespoonful of ginger and table
spoonful of cinnamon. This makes
two pies. Use only bottom crust and
make meringue for tops with the
whites of the eggs. Return to the
oven and lightly brown.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17

The locust is easily propagated from
root cuttings and from seed. In nature
reproduction is by seed and by root and
stump sprouts. The seed, which is
borne in small pods that mature in the
early autumn, is produced on the forest
trees only at intervals of three or four
years. In the open it is borne more
frequent and in greater abundance.
Artificial reproduction, especially from
root sprouts and seeds, should be en-
couraged, but for general planting nur-
sery culture must be followed. The
seed may be gathered locally by the
individual planter or purchased from
dealers at from fifty to sixty cents a
pound. The seeds may be left in the
pods and stored in d cool, dry place as
long as two years without serious harm.
Just before planting, the seeds should
be soaked for several hours in water at
a temperature of $50 to 160 degrees,
which Will cause part of them to swell.
These should be sorted out with sieve
having a mesh of proper size to allow
the seeds not swollen to pass through
and the others should be soaked again.
We have come to the conclusion that
the locust; especially the honey variety
is about the most progressive tree we
have here in the west when planted in
dry situations. We have this tree thai
has made an ANNUAL growth of eight
feet for period of five years from thu
time of transplanting and very littl,
water has been employed In irrigation
The LOCUST is the tree for the west
Denver Field and Farm.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17

There is a clieerfulness which, even
when things go seriously wrong, can
keep from sinking into mere fret and
worry and bitterness. Some people
talk of this as If it were all a matter of
temperameft. OF COURSE there are
some to whom it comes easier thai to
others; 1t iss6 with every quality. But
apart from that, cheerfdlness is a
duty, and duty which no one can
weave into a settled part of his life
without something of u CROSS Brooke
Herford,
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17

st. Petersburg, Nov. 15.-The AS
sociatcd Press Is informed from a high
source that an Ukase will be issued to-
night whereby large portion Of the
Imperial domain which covers almost
third Of European RUSSIA, and which
at present Is The property OF the Eni-
peror and Grand Dukes will be given
10 Peasants.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Durango, Colorado.

October 2lst, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
of the County Court of Montezuma county, Colo
RADIO at Cortez. Colorado on December 2, 1905.
viz: Joseph W. Dixon who niade homestead
entry No. 14i4 for the NV 4 NV i section "a,
N "a NEl4 section 23 SWli SEh section IA,
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: H. H Jones, George ?. Moore,
Jacob Burkhalter, Charles Grimes, all of Dolo-
res, Colorado.
F. c. PERKINS, Register.
First pub Oct "a, 1906: last Dec /. 1905.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17

George Taylor was found guilty of
assault with attempt to kill in the
county court Wednesday, and James
Lavender pleaded guilty to the charge
yesterday Of stealing cattle. Taylor
gets one year in the penitentiary
Lavender will be sentenced today.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Durango. Colorado,

October q, 1906,
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in sopport Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk of
the District Court at Cortez, Colo on December
1lth, 1906, viz: Calvin l.. Rice. who made home
stead entry No. 1743 for the S y of SEIt, NE !,
of Sc and Sc OF NE Of section II, town
ship 80 n. range u w. N. Nj. p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence UPON and cultivation
of said land, viz: William H. Carlile, of ,ortez,
Bert A. Thomas, of Dolores, Colorado, and
Albert Rucker, of Dolores, Colorado.
&c. PERKINS, Register.
First pub. Nov. 3 last Dec. 8, 1906
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17

Capes Of Virginia this morning bring
ing hosneward Secretary of War Taft
and party from the Istbmus OF Pana-
ma, where the Secretary has been OH n
tour Of inspection. The secretary goes
by boat TO Washingtou tonight.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17

DIR. Brenneman, dentist. will he at
the Dolores Hotel Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, November 20, 21 and
-. All work guaranteed.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17
RELIGIOUS.

Once open the door to trouble and
its visits are threefold: first, anticipa-
ton; second, in actual presence, third;
in living it over again. Therefore never
anticipate trouble, make as little of fts
presence as possible, forget it as soon
as, past.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17
Montezuma County Teachers AS.
sOciatiOn.

sOciations
The third annual session Of the
Montezuma County Teachers associa-
tion will he held rs usual on the first
Friday following Thanksgiving day,
December l., at the Dolores town
school building, commencing at 10
o'clock a. M.
PROGRAM.
Opening Address s...................J. W. Denny
purpose of Teachers Meetings" DJs A. Sexson
Relation OF Parents to SCHOOL, Eva L. Gordon
Review ...,. .............i...- Lena a. BLACK
One hour intermission.
fPhonetic Method of Teaching Beginners to
Read. ........................W w. A. King
Discussion on six, led by Clara M. Ornston.
.'word and Sentence Method Of Teaching Be
ginners to Read. ......... Bcrdie NJ. Kerr
Discussion on eight, led by H. E.. Black
'.Some Methods TO Secure Good, Reading in
.Intermediate Gradcs".. Flora J. Denny
Discussion on ten, led by L. o. Campbell
.The School Library and Its Proper use'
Disc ussion ON twelve, led by Margaret kroegel
"Bnsy Work III Graded ard Upgraded Schools
...........-... :, Eunice Schwerzmanr
Discussion on fourteen, led by Carrie E. Grain,
s.How Shall We Keep the Boys in School; = ;.
.......4.. .4...................-.R X. +. Alexandel
Discussion on sixteen, led by F. R. Bartlett
consolidated Country Schools -. H. +. Blacl
iSome New Points in School Law H. L. Biacl
H. +. BLACK
County Sup't of Schools.
Cortez, Colo. Nov. 10, 1905.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17

Mr.. Johnson OF Durango, who has
been working on Harvey Wallace's
new house for the past three weeks,
returned home Saturday.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17

Mrs. Frank Pyle and brother, June
Cabell, were McElmo Canon visitors
from Tuesday until Thursday.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17

/ have just received fresh vaccine
anticeptical points from the vaccine
farm at Philadelphia. VIII vacclnate
or furnish points.
DIR. r. b. CAfELL.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17
a1o aaANDE soUTHERN R. r,

Read do sn the left column AID upthe right
Both trains take dinner nj Dolores Regular
freight trains do not carry passengers.
w. l.. Miller. Agent.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17

''Has your son returned TO the uni
versIty?"
"Well, that's what puzzles me-" re-
piled Farmer Haiseed. ~ gave him a
wad of money and started him month
ago, but he writes letter and says he
Is halfback. Pm kinder eneasy about
him.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17
BORROWED WIT.

ave don't pour our tea into the
saucer" said Farmer Corntossel's niece,
who lives in the city.
"Wcll," wns the answer, 81 reckon
If led the life you folks do I'd be too
nervous to handle 1t that way myself"
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17

"Perhaps," said the woman hater,
who was visiting the prison, ga woman
Is responsible for your present condi-
tion.n
20, twice as bad as that" replied the
convict.
"Indeed?"
eyes; two women. I'm up for
bigamy."
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17
GENERAL NEWS

Washington, Nov. 14.-The annual
distribution Of thirty million packages
Hf vegetable and flower seeds will be
gin December i:
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Mrs. A. w. Dillon was caller at
The Star Office Thursday.
The Dolores star., 1905-11-17

London, Nov. 1.-THE body Of the
founder and president Of the Young
Mems Christian Association, Sir
George Williams, who died November
8, was buried beneath the dome of ST..
Paups Cathedral today IN the presence
Of an immelase throng of mourners.