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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-24
RING WORN BY CHEOPS
Priceless Relic in a Forgotten
New York Museum,
OLDER THAN PYRAMIDS
ORNAMENT SAID TO HAVE BEEN
GIVEN TO JOSEPH.
Other Circlets Famous in History
Relic of Queen Elizabeth's Treach-
cry Toward Mary Stuart.
BY WILLIAM E. CURTIS.
of The Star and the Chicago Record
Herald.


Herald.
NEW YORK, May %, 1905.
When / was last in Cairo looking at the
rings and other ornaments as old as the
ages. in the Gizen Museum-rings and or
naments that were worn in biblical times,
five ana six thousand years ago by the
Pharaohs and the members of their fami-
lies-the curator in charge told ne that an
even more interesting and ancient ring,
the most ancient in the world, and proba-
bly, the oldest piece of jewelry in existence
was on exhibition in New York.
''lt is simply priceless he said From
a historic standpoint it is the most valua-
bic object ! know of, and would be consid-
cred the highest prize that any museum
could obtain
And you say it is in New York?'
asked.
Yes, in New York-in the Abbott collec-
ton of Egyptian antiquities in the mu-
scum of the Historical Society at the cor
nef of I'd avenue and 10th street.
Almost the same remark was made at
the British Museum and at the South Ken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-24
To Send Mission to Attend Maneuvers.

At meeting in Paris yesterday at a
council of ministers. under the presidency
Of NJ. Loubet. Foreign Minister Delcasse
announced that. responding to the invita-
tion of the French government, President
Roosevelt had decided to send a military
mission to attend the next grand maneuv-
ers of the French army. These are 10
cover two weeks in August or September.
The exact date is not yet fixed. About
40 600 troops will participate in the maneuv
ers, under Gen. Brugere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-24

injured, being seriously burned about the
body and limbs. The legs of Charles were
pretty badly scalded
Ticy Were conveyed TO the Providence
Hospital In No. ) Ambulance and later
taken to the Chiidten's Hospital AT late
hour this afternoon the physicians at the
hospital stated that the boys were in a
serious condition, but would recover Lewis
was nearest The stove when The kettle upse.
and his condition is regarded a. somewhat
dangerous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-24
Troops to Put Down samar Revolt.

A cabIegram from Manila says: In re-
Spouse to the request of Gov. Gen. Wright,
Mai Gen Corhin has detailed Brig. Gen.
William II. Carter commander of the de-
partment of the Visayas, to secure the
pacifcation of the east coast of Samar.
Gen. Carter sailed yesterday to take the
field All the federal troops that are re-
quired have been furnished. The native
scouts. who have been on civil duty on the
Island of Samar, have returned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-24

/ want every person who desires a perfect toilet
soap or suffers with rough skin any skin irrita
ton To try my Witch Hazel Soap. / know that ii
will cure chapped hands and lips in night.
know II Will soften the toughest skin. l know It
viii improve any complexion. l want every person
who has scratch, wound OF any kind
10 use this soap and notice how quickly it soothes
heals and People who troubled with
pimples, hlackheads eczema will find this soap
great blessing | want every lady-no matter
how delicate sensitive her skin may be-to try
1t, for guarantee that it will improve any
plexion matter how fair. To those who suffer
from dandrun or any scalp disease / most urgently
advise the use of This soap. II Will only
strengthen the growth of the hair but will pos
lively cure dandrun and all scalp diseases II
removes dlsagreeablc Odors from the body and
keeps the skin in healthy condition. To every
mother In the land most conscientiously recon-
mend this article for her baby. II the little one
Is suffering with pnckly heat hives, chatting or
rash Of any sort, don't fail TO battle 1T In this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-24

To the end that the possibility of another
great strike in the anthracite region may De
minimized the national organization OF tne
United Mine Workers is concentrating
large forces of organizers in the field with
instructions to leave no stone unturned In
efforts to strengthen the locals. AT the
same time a large strike fund is being &C
cumulated, while President John Mitchell
has secured a promise from President
Roosevelt to visit Wilkesbarre and deliver
an address at a miners convention to be
held there In August All these prepara-
tions are actuated by the fact that the
scale which was signed as a result of the
efforts of the commission appointed by
PRECEDENT Roosevelt expires this year.
1t is said that in the face of the fact that
the mine owners are likewise marshaling
forces for another struggle President
Roosevelt may again be asked to appoint a
and workers being unable to effect an
agreement, this commission to take up the
various phases of the situation and effect a
settlement.
President Schlesssinger of the Women's
Garment Makers International Union is in
New York. He has started preparations
to organize the 1900 Italian women gar
ment workers. that they may make de-
mands for higher wages The greater
number of these work as fnishers, taking
the work home with them. They live in
East Side streets. and President Schles-
singer has found that they are wretchedly
paid though this season promises to be
ers No organized demand has ever been
made on behalf of the Italian women gar
ment workers.
In inaugurating what promises to be the
strongest organization in the history OF
the stone cutting industry, affiliating local
organizations from the various leading CEN
tiers of that industry, the National Stone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-24

Brig. Gen. Alfred T. Smith, retired. died
at Buffalo, n. Y, yesterday, after several
days Illness. Gen. Smith was formerly
colonel of the 18th Infantry. He went to
the Philippines with his regiment, where
he suffered from suns.roke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-24

soap. 1t will give almost immediate relief
repeat, want the public to give this soap a thor
ough test, and l positive they will agree with
me that II is the best toilet soap ever made.
SOAP is A MEDICINE; 1t either benefits in
jures the human system. Therefore, all soaps
made from common fats and dangerous alkalies
should be avoided. My Witch Hazel Soap is alb
solutely pure enough to eat. 1t is skin food and
Naizer, and is superior 10 any French toilet soap
ever placed upon the market. To all persons who
are afflicted with pmples, eruptons, liver spots
facial bemishes. or who have a sallow
plcxioD, 1 most strongly advise taking my Paw
Paw Laxative Pills Price, rs cents. II you have
dyspepsia, use my Dyspepsia Cure. 1t will enable
you TO eat what you like and all you like Makes
rich. good blood and vitalizes the whole system.
These little pellets pleasant to take, can be
carried In the vest pocket, and cost but % cents
vial. If these remedies used in conjunction
with my Witch Hazel Soap you will be surprised
at the transformation of your skin and complexion.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02
A Chicago Alderman Owes His Elec-
tiOn 70 ChamberlAin's Cough
Remady.

"I can heartily and conscientiously rec
ommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for affections of the throat and lungs"
says Hon. John Shenick, go So. Peoria
St, Chicago. 1.-Two years ago during a
political campaign, / caught cold after
being overheated, which irritated my
throat and 1 was finally compelled to
stop, as could not speak aloud. In my
extremity friend advised me to use
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. l took
two doses that afternoon and could not
believe my senses when ]. found the next
morning the inflammation had largely
subsidized. l took several doses that day,
kept right on talking through the cam
paign, and l thank this medicine that
won my seat in the Council" This rem
edy is for sale by Fred Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02
Killed Monster Mountain Lion.

The historic mountain lion of Mar
shall Pass, known as "Old Bob" which
has terrorized the ranchmen Of that
vicinity for five years past, was killed
last Saturday by j. f. Hicks, Of Sar-
geants.
The animal measured fourteen feet
from tip to tip and weighed 225 pounds
He is said to be the largest mountain
lion ever killed in the west. For several
years Old Bob has been leader Of band
Of mountain lions that have killed hun
dreds of cattle and young colts in the
Saguache mountain range.
Last Saturday j. E. Hicks, near Sar-
geants, set three giant steel traps around
the carcass Of a young calf the lions bad
killed. When he returned later every
trap held lion and Old Bob stood by
ready to defend his friends in captivity
When Hicks approached, the monster
lion growled defantly and refused to
leave the other lions in tine traps.
The ranchman planted bullet in his
brain and then proceeded to shoot the
three other lions. The lions that were
trapped are said to have been Old Bobs
female mate and two Of her young.-Tel-
luride Journal.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02

From, Our Special Correspondent.
March ii. G. Williams was in Den
yer few days last week.
j. NJ. Nesbitt says he has good well
of water now. Williams brothers did
the work.
Ben Deninny was at home for a few
days recently.
A number of Basinites attended the
social at Peyton Friday evening.
G. HI. Cheese was in the Basin Satur-
day.
Messrs. Phillips, Holden and Keller
were in Elbert Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Petefish visited their
daughter, Mrs. Will Kent, over Sunday.
S. A. Hardy of Deertrail was in the
Basin Saturday. Mrs. Hardy is expect
ed back shortly from Excelsior Springs,
Mo-, where she has been taking treat
ment for rheumatism.
Mrs. J. o. Phillips went to Denver
Monday.
N. G. Bates of Denver met with seri-
GUS accident Saturday while hunting.
While handling % -calibre rifle the gun
went off and the bullet entered his head
just above the left eye, but did not PEN
citrate the skull The injured man was
taken to Colorado Springs, where the
bullet was removed, and he was then re-
moved to his home at Denver. The bull
let inflicted a bad but not dangerous
wound.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02

After hearty meal dose of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure will prevent an attack of
indigestion. Kodol is n thorough digest
ant and guaranteed cure for indigest-
ion, dyspepsia, gas on the stomach, sour
risings, bad breath and all stomach tror.
bles. N. Watkins, Lesbus, KY, says: II
can testify to the efficacy of Kodol in the
cure of stomach trouble. i was afflicted
with stomach trouble for fifteen years
and have taken six bottles of your Kodoi
Dyspepsia Cure, which entirely cured
me. The six bottles were worth $1,000
to me-" Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will di-
gest any quantity Of all the wholesome
food you want to eat while your stomach
takes a rest - recuperates and grows
strong. This wonderful preparation Is
justly to all Of its many remark
able cures. Sold by Fred Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02
Presbyterian Church Announcement,

Remember the meetings beginning to-
night and continuing for ten days. Sun
day will be day OF special interest in
song and service.
The communion will be observed Sun
day morning and it is hoped there may
be number to be received into the
church.
1t will be matter Of joy we are sure
to know that at Elizabeth on Sunday
last fifteen were received into the mem
bership Of the church there, with others
to be received at the next communion on
March 20.
Sunday next at Sidney Mr.. SEIZURE
man will conduct a special afternoon of
praise with the theme Saved to Serve. -
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02
The Scenic Route to Cripple Creek.

On March 1st the Colorado & South
ern Ry. will operate its through service
to Cripple Creek District points in con-
nection with the Cripple Creek Short
Line &c. s. & G. O. d. R'y.) This win be
the most popular and convenient route
to the Cripple Creek District The trip
from Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek
via the Short Line is conceded to be the
most fascinating trip in the state. This
together with the other delightful scenic
trips on the Colorado d Southern will
practically give them monopoly on the
scenic features Of the state.
Trains will leave Denver at $50 a. m.
and 3:45 p. M, arriving Cripple Creek at
1:10 and 9.05 p. IN.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02
Fondis News

From Our Special Correspondent.
March 1.-The Williams brothers, well
diggers, spent Saturday at the Duirey
ranch. They say all's well with them.
Prof. Kessinger closed his school on
Thursday. He expects to spend few
days here before starting for his home
in Abilene, Kansas.
The "hop" on Friday night was quite
large affair. Twenty-Five couples at
tended, number from the vicinity Of
Elbert being present. All report an en-
ioyable night.
Mrs. Cox, our genial post mistress,
who has been on the sick list for a week,
is reported on the road to recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Durkee and their
sister in law, all of Ell Paso county, spent
Sunday at Lawrence Holden's.
Mrs. Kennedy, who has been visiting
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis
Hurley, returned to her home in Colo
RADIO Springs Saturday.
B. F. Kessinger was an Elbert visitor
Saturday. We notice he is shy some
hirsute appendage, thanks to the skill OF
Elbert's tonsorial artist.
The literary society has had but one
meeting since the holidays, owing to bad
weather. Arrangements are being made
for grand finale on Friday evening,
March 13. The night is being made hid
eous by the efforts, vocal and instru-
mental, of those who intend to take part.
The ladies have promised to furnish the
solid comfort, while the male element is
pledged to supply the damp refresh
ments. We predict bowling success.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02

The National Reform Association,
which has its headquarters at Pittsburg.
Pa, and OF which DIR. Sylvester f. Scovel
is President, will hold State Conven-
ton for Colorado in the Central Chris
tiaE church tRev. w. Bayard Craig. LII
d., pastor) OF Denver. on Monday and
Tuesday, March 8 and 7. Similar con
ventions have been held recently in Yer
mont, Iowa and Kansas.
The Association aims to emphasize the
christian principles Of civil government,
but not to secure the union of church and
state. 1t is in favor OF such legal enact
ments, statutory and constitutional, as
will aid in preserving Christian features
in our government, and will furnish a
basis Cor right settlement, in their public
aspect, OF great moral problems now con-
fronting our nation. At these conven-
tions such themes as the following are
discussed: The Foundation OF the State;
The Moral Personality and Accountable
ity Of the Nation; The Bible in the Pub
lie School; The Quickening Of the Ma
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02
Table Rock

From Our Special Correspondent.
March Miss Anna Meeck died at
the home of her mother in Colorado
Springs, and her remains we're brought
to Table Rock for burial on Saturday,
Feb. Is. Anna had been subject to fits
all her life, and was burned SO badly by
falling into the fire, while in one, as to
cause her death. She was about forty
one years old, and this was her home
while young.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gutschall are expected
home any day. Since Mr.. G. returned
to Denver from Honduras, he was threat
ened quite seriously with pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cain, who are living on
one of Mr.. Gutschall's places, and Mr..
Gains mother, living in the parsonage,
will move this week about three MI IS
from here, into the Roberts neighbor-
hood.
There is a little talk OF Uncle Sam and
Aunt Maggie Hills, formerly of this
neighborhood, now of Peyton, moving in
to the house Mr.. Cain will vacate.
Miss Cecil Fox, our school teacher,
has petitioned the board not to add an
extra month TO her school on account OF
the weather.
About half an iuch of snow fell in this
locality Sunday evening.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02

From Our Special Correspondent.
March III A. Gear, Frank Neely and
Mrs. Stoker were on the sick list last
week.
George Jessop recently purchased an
organ from George Schillinger.
Eli Knowles and A. R. Barrett put in
a telephone for James Cole last week.
1t is reported that the 560-acre Clark
ranch has been sold to Chet Kelly, Char
lie Blackman working up the transaction.
j. S, Evans returned from Yuma Mon
day, where he has been looking up the
sheep industry.
Eli Knowles loaded car OF potatoes
Tuesday at Sidney siding.
Louise Mcnamara returned from Dem
yer Saturday, where she has been visit
ing friends for month.
Our school celebrated Washington's Z
birthday on Thursday, Feb. %. Follow
ing is the program;
Song, Columbia .........B By school
Recitation n..............T Toloff Peterson
The hard work plan. Homer Jessop
Why? ............. Ernest Gear
Abraham Lincoln 49,. .Elvina Peterson
Dialogue, Our Flag g............, Il
Annie Mathews, Homer Jessop, Ell
vina Peterson, Ernest Gear.
My Country ........... Fannie Jessop
Duet. ........... Bessie and Jessie Cole
lscCitdlion Dtcclt Diuhlcf
Quotations from Washingtons Utter
ances.
That banner Betsy made Jessie Cole
Recitation ...... Thonwald Peterson
The truthful boy. ..... Opal Jessop
Our flag ag..............A Annie Mathews
Dialogue, Lincoln or Washington
....... Cyrus Cole, Ninian Peterson
Hurrah for the flag 80. Bennie Blakley
Arnold or Washington Carl Peterson
The color guard. .......... Bessie Cole
Song-Red, White and Blue. :. School
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02
LIABILITIES:
Country Correspondence 49,.

two head OF cattle from Charlie Cheese
the other day.
Protracted meetings will commence a
week from next Sunday night The
meetings will be conducted by the Rev.
Mr.. Davis, assisted by Presiding Elder
Cleaver.
j. ]. Eubanks, general manager of the
Gates Mercantile company, was in town
last week looking after the company's
business here.
Prof. Meloy and Charlie Blair drove to
Elbert Saturday and the professor act
ually broughtin as game one little rab-
bit and one prairie dog which we believe
he called "prairie squirrel"
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02
Strikes Hidden Rocks.

When your ship OF health strikes the
hidden rocks of consumption, pneumonia,
ETC., you are lost, il you don't get help
from DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption. j. w. McKinnon, of Tallade-
ga Springs, Ala, writes: Il had been
very i'll with pneumonia, under the care
Of two doctors. but was getting no better
when / began to take DR.. Kings New
Discovery. The first dose gave relief,
and one bottle cured me-" Sure cure
for sore throat, bronchitis, coughs and
colds. Guaranteed at Fred Longs drug
store, price SOC and s1.00. Trial bottle
free
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02
EastOnvilie

From Our Special Correspondent.
March 1.-The debate between Peyton
and Eastonville will be held Thursday
evening, March 2, instead of Friday, as
we stated last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Perkins, of Elbert,
we're in town Saturday night and Sun
day.
Mrs. McDermott of Peyton was in
town Saturday evening for the Rathbone
Sisters lodge meeting.
DR.. Kessinger's sister and niece are
visiting here.
B. NJ. Maroon of Elbert bought ninety
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02

BY the Tonic Route.

The pills that act as a tonic, and not
as drastic purge, are DeWitt's Little
Early Risers. They cure headache, con-
stipation, biliousness, etc. Early Risers
are small, easy to take and easy to act-a
safe pill. Mack Hamilton, hotel clerk at
Valley City, N. d., says; Two bottles
cured me of chronic constipation Sold
by Fred Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02
For an Impaired Appetite.

Loss of appetite always results from
faulty digestion. All that is needed is a
few doses Of Chamberfains Stomach and
Liver Tablets They will invigorate the
stomach, strengthen the digestion and
give you an appetite like wolf These
Tablets also act as a gentle laxative.
For sale by Fred Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02
MAGAZINES and Daily Papers.

Everybody's, Cosmopolitan, Pearson's,
Leslie's, Success, Smart Set, Woman's
Home Companion and Ladies' Home
Journal magazines, Denver, Colorado
Springs, Pueblo, Kansas City and St.
Louis daily papers for sale at the Tribune
news stand.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02

II it is bilious attack take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
quick cure is certain. For sale by Fred
Long
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-02
STATEMENT
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Spring and Summer
Dry Goods

We have just received the larg-
est and finest Spring and Summer
stock Of Dry Goods ever shown in
Ebert. Please call and see what
we have to offer before making
your purchases of Summer Suit
ings, Shirt Waists & Dress Goods.
We would call your special at
tention to our line of Ladies Suit
ings. These we bought in single
patterns, no two alike thus giving
our patrons much larger variety
to choose from than we have been
able to do in the past
We have selected these goods
from the same samples shown at
large department stores In the city,
and expect to meet city prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-20

tv collector Of customs for the port of
Thomaston. but resigned shortly after
to enter the army.
At the breaking out of the Rebellion,
Col. Allen enlisted III the LIST Maine
Cavalry, in which he was commissioned
as the first major Sept 2S, 1861, was
promoted as colonel. March l. 1862. and
in command Of his regiment served in
the Army of the Potomac during the
sprirg and summer campaigns of 1862.
In the following September, he was APP
pointed military governor of Frcdcr-
lex CITY Md. by a special order Of
General burnside. afterwards con-
tIrmed by the war department. He re-
manned in this position until 1863, wien,
in consequence Of seriously impaired
health, accustomed by the exposures i'll
cidnnt 10 army life. he was induced by
the urgent advice of Il medical board.
composed of prominent army surgeons,
tr resign ana take Il trip TO the Pact
fic coast.
After passing a year i'll California
ana Nevada. Colonel Allen returned
East greatly improved in health and in
1854. was employed by Charles Gould
and Amos Gaylord of Wall street. New
York, to purchase mineral lands iii
West Virginia and Kentucky. in which
undcri 1lling he was accompanied by
Prof. Richardson of London. Eng, and
Prof. Shepard of Yale College. as geol-
oGistS. For the next three years he was
engaged in the oil business in Pcnnsyl-
Vania. and for 10 years, 1871 he was
in the hotel business as proprietor and
manager of the Stevens House in
Broadway. New York. In the spring of
1871. he became associated with Cover
nor Joseph r. Bodwell and Ira D. Stur-
SiS of Augusta. in the ice and lumber
business on the Kennebec river, with
headquarters at Gardiner. He oontin-
ued actively in this business until 1888,
when he was appointed warden of the