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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-20

the matter up and reply to his numer-
Gus misleading and untruthful asser-
lions. To be brief, would like to
have him answer the following ques-
tions:
Why did he not, as agreed, return
the crusher on or before Jan larry LIST,
1905? 1t was not returned until on or
about the 10Th of March, 1905; dur
ing this time it was exposed to the
rains and all sorts of winter weather.
Why did he not come to the city
when done with the crusher and let it
be known how many days he had used
the crusher, and have a settlement SO
that a bill could be rendered? His
not doing SO put the city to the trouble
of ascertaining from outsiders at Bee
town and Woodman the number of
days it was used.
Why did he not at least try to have
a settlement for the use of the crush
err and save the city officers the un-
pleasant duty of suing him, when,
with his goods all packed on board
cars, ready for shipment he was on the
eve Of departure from the state to
locate permanently in far distant
territory?
According to the honorable Thomas
McDonald's own admission he had
used the crusher 19 days, which, with
the cost Of S2.35 to repair two cross
ings, and which he asked to be charged
to him, would, without the bill for
worn out and lost parts of the crusher,
come to S97 35. Why did be not at
least pay this undisputed amount?
Instead of doing so, he made the city
glad to accept S71OO, for, did be ever
intend to pay the city cent?
The claim that the honorable gentle
man makes that the crusher was re-
turned in a better condition than
when he received it-this is laughable.
Tom is generally serious, but he puts
this in for a joke. If he wishes, we
can produce sworn statements by re-
liable persons who handled the crusher
last, when it was cleaned and housed
for the winter, and again when re-
turned by him, put it in 2 condition so
that it could be used.
Mr.. Mcdonald boasts OF his respon-
sibility and says that he left all of his
property here, and that the city's
claim was collectable. [ am sorry
that the city was so blind-that those
entrusted with the collection and the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-20

Of necessity be taxed to make up
the deficit in the revenues of the
postofice department. should this
suggestion be adopted by congress,
because the newspapers could not
afford to distribute their papers at
the present rates should this ad-
dltional tax be imposed upon them.
In fact, large proportion of the
country weeklies probably would
be wiped out of existence should
this unjust burden be imposed up
on them.
Congressman Overstreet attempts
to justify this proposition by setting
up the claim that the deficit in the
revenues of the postofice depart
ment is due to the large expendiaa
lures fer the extension and main
tenance of the rural free delivery
system, but this claim cannot be
sustained. It may be admitted that
portion of the deficit in the
revenues of the postofice depart
ment is due to the rapid extension
of the rural free delivery service,
but it is outrageously unjust to
charge all of that deficit to that
service. AS matter of fact, there
are serious abuses of the postal
service that account fully for the
existing deficit and which, if eradi-
Gated, would wipe out the deficit
and provide for the additional ex-
pense of the rural free delivery
service.
An enormous saving in the present
expenses of the postofice depart
ment could be effected by cutting
off the immense sums now being
paid to the railroads for running the
early morning newspaper trains for
the sole benefit of newspapers in
the big cities. These trains are
maintained at the expense of the
government under the fimsy pre-
tense of expeditlng the delivery of
the mails, but in fact are not of any
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-20

suit could not find anything EXEMPT
by law to levy upon for the just claim
the city had against him.
For the benefit of others Mr.. Nc
Donald might now point out where
such property of his is. Mr.. Nc
Donald says that the "City Fathers"
did not make up the bill and that
Budworth and I did it. What is to
be inferred from this? Does he think
the "City Fathers had such a fatherly
interest in him that they never in
tended to call on him for pay? Yes.
we made out the bill by order of the
finance and business committee of the
council, latter expanding large amount
OF postage and unpaid labor in find
ing out what it ought to be, and it
was true and just bill. How could
the city council as body make out
bill? Does it not always have it's clerk
and street commissioner make out and
present bills? Or did the honorable
Tom expect che city council to march
up to the train in body when he was
taking passage for the Indian Terri
tory, and present it's bill.
In conclusion I will say in behalf of
the city council that Mr.. Mcdonald
could never again hypnotic it into
letting him have that crusher. He
misused their kindness and through
his unfair acts put the council in
compromising position. But as here
tofore he will use friend as 10 g as
he can and has use for him, and when
done, gives him kick.
AUG. MiCHAELIs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-20

The trial of Chas. Pfester in Mil
waukee resulted in the case being
thrown out OF court, generating
Mr.. Pfester and the costs of course
will be paid by the lax payers of
Milwaukee county. He was charged
with grating, but jury of twelve
men could not discover any graft.
The entire matter was simply a
piece of petty spite work of which
LaFollette was at the back ground.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-20

The inability OF railroads to han
die the farm crops of the year In
spires the suggestion that more rail-
roads are needed. 1t is not more
rails but more cars that are needed.
If the roads we have now cannot
get enough cars how can more roads
get enough? More car factories or
less crops seems to be the only SOL
utiOn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-20

are given the credit for the stamps
placed upon the immense amount
of advertising matter sent to them.
Until the existing abuses in the
postal service are corrected, it would
be the height of injustice to compel
the farmers of the nation to make
up the existing deficit by paying
higher prices for the papers to
which they subscribe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-20
Christmas Sale.

The Epworth league and foreign
missionary society of the M. E.
church will hold a sale of articles
suitable for Christmas gifts at the
church on the afternoon of Dec.
18th. Among others articles on
sale will be specimens of drawn
work sent by the mission schools
abroad.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-20
Reply to Mr.. Mcdonald.
Editor Grant County Herald:

Editor Grant County Herald:
In the issue of your paper dated
December 9th, notice a communica-
ton from Thos. Mcdonald, in regard
to his deal with the city for the use of
our city rock crusher. l would have
regarded it not worth while to make a
reply, but as he sees fit to mention
my name with the prefix honorable
~" he as much as invites me to take
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-20
For Sale.

Fifty-five acre pasture land il
town of Waterloo about % mile
southwest of Hurricane corners.
Good run water. LEE MoRRELL,
1885, Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-20

The worst thing said about Rus
sian rioters is that they are about
as brutal as American college haz-
ers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-20
HandkerChiefs

An inexpensive but always welcome gift. Mems superit
plain white at s. 49, IT, 25 35 Soc See our initial hand
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-20
Mems Hosiery

Don't fail to see this line fancy patterns in cot
ton, wool and silk and beautiful isles hose
Prices 15c, Csc, soc, $780,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-20
Little Boys OverCoats

Cut in the latest Eatons and Buster Brown
styles, Refers and box coats. age 8 to 10.
Price So 95 Others ST. 95 to 1896. Ours are
the Xtragood Clothes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-20
Umbrellas and Canes

Somethlng That will please most any man. nice umbrel
Xmas We have them at all prices Soc 81 co. ST. SO up to ST.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-20
Gloves and MittS

This years assortment of silk and wool line
gloves and mitts presents a splendid variet
for the selection of gifts for men and boys I'm
ported kid gloves and mitts 81 90. Others from
Csc to 49, co.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10
COrtez GIeanings,


Mrs. NJ. p. Marymer and baby daugh-
ter are OH the sick list.
a ten pound baby boy arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Baxtrom
We extend congratulations, mother
and baby doing well.
The water question was again dis
cussed last Tuesday, but nothing Of
vital Importance can be learned at
present.
Mrs, Henry Bauer left for salt Lake
City last Monday, to visit with her son.
DIR. and Mus. Nawland's haby deugh-
ter has again suffered serious relapse
and is dangerously i'll.
ID, NJ. Longenbaugh, IN the absence
of the editor-in-chief, represented most
ably the Montezuma Journals pencil
push.
X. r. Smith drove over to Mancos
Wednesday and brought home the
same day large stock of goods.
Master Donald Smith was taken
seriously sick Monday evening. He is
slowly recovering.
Harry Beall, proprietor and publisher
of the Montezuma Journal, returned
from Missouri where he paid a two
days visit to the old home.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10
Westfork Notes,
Westfork. Colo. |

Westfork, Colo, Feb. rs, 1905.
Mrs. VIM. Clark who was hurt last
week in an upset with Adris Thomas
and wife while crossing the railroad
near Westfork bridge is still confined
to her home.
VIM. Bales and wife of west Dolores
visited Westfork today and reports
roads in bad condition and river cross
ings breaking up.
Forty head of horses have so far been
gotten out of the mountains by John
Starrett and Clarence Dustin they re-
port from twelve to fifteen found dead.
Horses on the North side of the James
Longwell ranch are reported all dead.
J. Lindstrum of Quarry made West
fork a.visit today. He reports roads in
bad condition.
The snow is melting fast and river
rising, If warm weather continues the
ice will soon oe gone.
thurman WiIler CT fish fork, came
down from his home today.
D. j. Jenson sanitarium for old
bachelors is in fieurishing condition
the best of everything good to eat.
G. l.. Kingsland the boss pancake
maker is giving the best Of satisfaction.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

II. \. Hathaway, creamery man
.oi Chicago. who has been at the
southern hotel for some time past left
Ior the East Wednesday. He is pleased
with Dolores and thinks that with a
iew Improvements and little push ii
VIII become IA thriving town. How
ever he did not think it ripe for a
creamery proposition just now, and
went to Eortez Tuesday to see what
that city looked like, and we have
been unofiicially informed thai the
enterprislng citizens over there oinched
n creamery This means much to our
sister city as it will put cash In the
pocket of those who own milk cows and
this means prosperity for the mer-
chants. AS soon as Dolores gets city
water system and make few other
small improvements, We'll take care OF
some of the enterprises that come this
way ourselves.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10
Tom WatsOn's
Magazine.

''Thc Magazine That Has an Idea Back
OF 1t"
Have you heard that Hon. Thos. T..
Watson of Georgia has begun the pub
lication of u magazine?
You know who Mr.. Watson is? He's
the man who wrote "The Story of
France Life of Napoleon," and
''The Life and Times Of Thomas Jeffer-
son." He was the peoples party can
didate for President last year.
First number of Tom Watson's Maga-
zine will be published Feb. 25, for sale
at all news-stands-price 10c. By mail,
81 90 per year. You will miss the most
interesting 12S page magazine in Ameri-
ca if you fail to get this number. Ask
your newsdealer for Tom Watson's
Magazine, or, better still, send dollar
for years subscription to Tom Wat
sons Magazine, 121 West 42nd, Street,
New York City, n. Y.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10
Republican Primary.

a meeting of the Republican voters
of the town of Dolores is hereby called
for Monday evening, Mar. 18th, 1905.
at 7:30, in the Public School House, foi
the purpose of nominating q Mayor fol
The term OF one year and three Alder
men for the term of two years each, and
to transact such other business as may
properly come before the meeting.
WIN. J. Exon, Chairman.
II. S. S. Fox, Secretary.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10
A. w. Nevins was a Durango Pas
senger on Wednesdays train.

The new Resinol Art Calendar for
1865 Is one of the most beautiful calen-
dars ever issued. Six sheets of heavy
enameled paper contain on one side six
beautiful color designs of babies and
children. while on the reverse sides are
drawings depicting child life, with
spaces for the notation of baby's ''say-
ings and doings." 1t is work of art
that will delight mothers heart.
Sent postpaid by the Resinole Chemi-
cal Company, of Baltimore, Md, for
two wrappers from Resinol Soap, or
one wrapper and Is cents; or for 40
cents calendar and cake Of Resinol
Soap will be sent.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10
Teachers Examination.

The regular March, Montezuma
County teachers examination will he
held in the Court House at Cortez, Col.
Thursday and Friday, March rs, and
Il, 1905. Each days session commence
ing at 8 o'clock a. m.
Examination in tie academic depart
ment of the state bar may be taken OF
above dates.
II. +. BLACK, Co. Sup't of Schools
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10
Baptist Church announcement

Services for Sunday, March 18th,
Preaching at II a. III. and 7:30 p. NJ;
Sunday school 10 q. m, and Christian
Endeavor ut Z p. Ia-4. The protrnrted
meeting has been postponed until
March 10.
Everybody inyited to all meetings.
RALEIGH II. WHITE, Pastor.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

TAKBN-UP-One red COW branded
T N with bar through on left side, .
on left hip and bar left shoulder. Ear
marks; Under slope, left; and under
hack, right. Owner can have same by
calling at 5. NJ. McConnelps, proving
property and paying feed and adver-
Using bills.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10
Resolutions OF Coincidence.

Dolores, Colo, March 8, 1905.
To the Consul Commander, Officers
and Members of Camp No. 557, w.
O. w:
Your committee on coincidence and
resolutions Of respect on the death of
our esteemed neighbor, Henry Bergen,
herewith beg leave to submit the fol-
lowing report:
Whereas, 1t has4leased the Supreme
Consul Commander and Ruler of the
universe to remove from our midst our
neighboi~Henry Bergen, therefore be it
Resolved, That the members of Law
ton Camp No. 557 w. o. w. do hereby
tender to the widow and family of our
late neighbor our sincere sympathy in
their recent and sad bereavement, be it
further
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of our Camp,
and one copy sent to the widow of our
late neighbor and one copy sent TO the
Pacific Woodman for publication.
o. ID. PYLE,
DIR. NJ. NJ. BLAIR,
FRED PHEAsEY,
Committeeman.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

The Inauguration of President Roose
welt last Saturday was the grandesi
ever pulled off in Washington.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

Miss Myrtle DE La Mater returned
from Mancos, where she had been at
tending school since the first Of the
year, Sunday.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

M. O.Dpnnell was in from his cattle
camp ON Dove creek the first of the
week. He reports the cattle in that
vicinity doing fine.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

o. ID. fyle represented the Dolores
lodge w. of w. at the district conven-
ton in Montrose this week.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

VIM. J. Exon was a Durango passen-
ger on Sundays train, returning home
Tuesday.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

A full supply of extras for sewing
machines just received. Mail orders
promptly attended TO. 0. P. Black,
Mancos, Colo.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

Mrs. Coombs, returned Saturday
from 3 three weeks visit with Mrs
Marion Chambers.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

Fred Pbeasey made business trip te
Telluride the first of the week
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

The most complete line of laces and
embroidery in town at Johnson's.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

Ed Lamb of Cortez, left for Mont
rose Monday to attend a convention
of the Woodman.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

Mrs. Sophia Durchholz and son,
Herbert, came in from Ouray Monday
and will stay in this locality for some
time.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

Mrs. Rush and daughters returned
from Mancos Sunday.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10
w. L. Miller was on the sick list the
Inst Of the week

The most complete line of laces and
smbroidery in town at Johnsonls.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

The Star has discontinued its free
premium offer.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

The base ball season was opened in
Dolores Saturday by the boys playing
catch on the street. They used a
gunny sack to clean the hall with
when it became muddy.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

For SALE-A Chicago typewriter
with rubber cover and oak carrying
case. Has been used very little and Is
as good as new. Try it before buyipe
and convince yourself that. 1t Is ali
right. Cheap for cash. Inquire Il
this Office.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

Presiding Elder Lee, of the Rio
Grande district, preached and admins
tered the Lords Supper in the room oc-
cupied by the NJ. f. Church Of Dolores,
Monday night. After the service the
Second Quarterly conference was held.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

George Galloway, a brother of Jim
and John, came in from Fall Branch,
Tenn, last Saturday. He expects to
locate in the canon. = Montezuma
Journal.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

Sheriff Kermode arrived in Cortez
Wednesday with James Lavender
The sheriff found Lavender working
in bpx factory in Kansas city. They
drove from Mancos instead of coming
by way of Dolores. Lavender is
charged with cattle stealing.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

A combine force it is; the trust,
To satisfy the lust of those who seek
for gold;
At any price the trust may say,
The bread-winners of the land shall
pay.
Who cares for human blood?
For fathers groans for mothers means
or childrens tears;
Not the trust doth readily reply,
On human agony l rely to purchase
gold,
! care not for tears.
RALEIGH RICHARDSON WHITE.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

Little Violet Tressider, for whose
kidnapping Ada Lough of Canon City
was arrested in this city few days
ago, was, according to q Canon City
special to the Pueblo Chieftain, drown
ed, as on the 5th inst. Sunday her
body was found in the Arkansas river
near Brookside Junction. The little
girl disappeared from her home on Jan.
S.-Durango Democrat.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

The SOCIAL given by the Ladies Aid
of the NJ. +. Church Friday evening,
was well attended. A very good pro-
gram was rendered, after which re-
freshments were served consisting of
popcorn and apples. Then game was
played "Guess who am," which was
heartily enjoyed by all. The admission
fee was dime and the sum collected
was S6.45.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10

A brilliant meteor passed over the
town Friday night, illuminating the
heavens with the light of day for a
second or two. On striking the ground
it exploded with force that shook the
earth Rico News.
This meteor was plainly seen by
residents of Dolores. 1t passed across
the eastern heavens about midway
between the horizon and zenith. Its
course was directly north. No report
was heard at this place, but we are
informed that report like that of a
gun was heard at Westfork and other
places northeast of here.
There is hope that the legislative
lobby, which has been the open shame
of many state legislature, is to be
shorn of much of its power. Governor
Folk of Missouri has served the re-
representatives. of special interests with
notice to quit Jefferson City. Governor
Hoch of Kansas is much of the same
temper. Other governors and leaders
of public opinion in other states are
also working in this direction. Per-
haps the time is coming when we shall
face the approach of state legislative
session, not only without dread of
what it may do, but with positive con-
fidence that its work will be first of all
for the benefit of the whole people, and
only incidentally for the benefit of
special interests. Epworth Herald.
The Dolores star., 1905-03-10
DOLORES COUNTY FRIDAY MARCH TO- 1905

The Star has discontinued its free
premium offer.
Mrs. Rush and daughters returned
from Mancos Sunday.
Fred Pbeasey made business trip to
Telluride the first of the week.
The most complete line of laces and
embroidery in town at Johnson's.
VIM. J. Exon was a Durango passen-
ger on Sundays train, returning home
Tuesday.
Ed Lamb Of Cortez, left for Mont
rose Monday to attend convention
of the Woodman.
Mrs. Coombs, returned Saturday,
from 3 three weeks visit with Mrs.
Marion Chambers.
o. ID. Pyle represented the Dolores
lodge w. of w. at the district conven-
ton in Montrose this week.
The Inauguration of President Roose-
welt last Saturday was the grandest
ever pulled off in Washington.
Mrs. Sophia Durchholz and son,
Herbert, came in from Ouray Monday
and will stay in this locality for some
time.
Miss Myrtle De La Mater returned
from Mancos, where she had been at
tending school since the first of the
year, Sunday.
A full supply of extras for sewing
machines just received. Mail orders
promptly attended to. o. P. Black,
Mancos, Colo.
M. O!Dpnnell was in from his cattle
camp ON Dove creek the first of the
week. He reports the cattle in that
vicinity doing fine.
George Galloway, brother Of Jim
and John, came in from Fall Branch,
Tenn, last Saturday. He expects to
locate in the canon. = Montezuma
Journal.
The base ball season was opened in
Dolores Saturday by the boys playing
catch on the street. They used a
gunny sack to clean the ball with
when it became muddy.
Presiding Elder Lee, of the Rio
Grande district, preached and admins
tered the Lords Supper in the room oc-
cupied by the NJ. f. Church Of Dolores,
Monday night. After the service the
Second Quarterly conference was held
Sheriff Kermode arrived in Cortez
Wednesday with James Lavender
The sheriff found Lavender working
in bpx factory in Kansas city. They
drove from Mancos instead of coming
by way of Dolores. Lavender is
charged with cattle stealing.
Little Violet Tressider, for whose
kidnapping Ada Lough of Canon City
was arrested in this city few days
ago, was, according to q Canon City
special to the Pueblo Chieftain. drown
ed, as on the 5th inst. Sunday her
body was found in the Arkansas river
near Brookside Junction. The little
girl disappeared from her home on Jan.
s.-Durango Democrat.
The SOCIAL given by the Ladies Aid
of the NJ. +. Church Friday evening,
was well attended. A very good pro-
gram was rendered, after which re-
freshments were served consisting of
popcorn and apples. Then game was
played "Guess who am," which was
heartily enjoyed by all. The admission
fee was dime and the sum collected
was S6.45.
A brilliant meteor passed over the
town Friday night, Illuminating the
heavens with the light of day for a
second or two. On striking the ground
it exploded with a force that shook the
artb,-Rico News.
This meteor was plainly seen by
residents of Dolores. 1t passed across
the eastern heavens about midway
between the horizon and zenith. Its
course was directly north. No report
was heard at this place, but we are
in tbot ro.o,t ill.,