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The Dolores star., 1907-04-19
COMMUNICATED.
The Pinions, Abrll IL, lgt

The Pinions, April II, 1907.
To the Editor of The Star:
1t must be that this is genuine Colol
RADIO weather, the first we have had
for couple OF months. While sitting
on cushions with pillows to my back
and my arm in a sling, absorbing the
warmth of the sunshine and inhaling
the invigorating air as 1t comes gently
in through the Windows, it seems that
never before during life Of 65 springs
have / SO sensibly felt the invigorating
effect of atmospheric conditions.
In keeping with the energising in
fluences of this Colorado sunshine, the
farmers under the Summit irrigation
system seem to have been quickened
from winters lethargy into an active
effort and undaunted determination to
tear up sage brush, pinions and cedars
preparatory to putting in fruit trees
and other products that grow to such
perfection in this, perhaps, the richest
soil that exists under this glorious
Colorado Sunshine. A soil that since
the flood has been lying dormant
awaiting the touch Of the farmers
pillow to make it "blossorh as the rose y
Nearly every farmer under the system
has ordered fruit trees; principally
apples, OF which the Jonathan, Winter
Pearmain, and Rome Beauties are
the hvorites, and have been ordered
extensively. 1t will only be a few
years until the more than forty
energetic farmers under this systein-
each owning from forty to 500 acres Of
land-will convert this wilderness into
vast felds of hay, grain, potatoes,
sugar beets, and into extensive orchards
of pluins, pears, cherries, apples, and
patches of gooseberries, dewberries,
Strawberries and other products too
numerous to mention.
The owners Of the reservoir now have
a large force at work on the system,
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

b. F. Freeman has notified the
water users of the Valley to dig up so
per year back pay for 1904, lSO5 and
1908, per cubic foot of water purchased
during these years. The county com;
missions fixed the water rate at 500
per cubic foot but the Ditch company
asked $3.50. The matter was taken into
court and the Ditch company won In
both the District and Supreme courts.
Just how the ranchers will handle this
matter Is difficult to say at this Writing.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

A letter received from w. r. Bozman,
secretary of the Montezuma County
Chamber of Commerce = Boosters
Club''-states that Vice President Pyle
had sent in thirty-two names with as
many dollars from this district, and
that President Smith had secured
nearly that number in the Cortez dis
trict. This is a good beginning and
shows that the people are willing to help
in this effort to advance the interests
Of Montezuma county. The primary
object Of this organization is the proper
advertising of the resources Of the
county. But the organization is also
in position to handle any othet mat
ters that appertain to the county In
general. In q new country, upon
which is Just dawning an era 81 great
growth and prosperity, like Monte
yuma county, many new problems will
arise which tffis organization can
handle to the benefit Of every citizen
Of the county. Everybody should have
a hand and a voice in the work Of this
organization. The yearly membershlp
fee is only 500. A Chamber Gf Conn
merce with membership Of 500 would
be the best advertisement Mofi{e1uma
county could possibly have. Don't
fail to do your part.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

The election held in the Montezuma
Valley Irrigation district last Saturday
for the purpose of ratifying the con.
tract recently made by the directors
With the Empire Construction Conn
pany, was largely one-sidsd. One
hundred and sixty votes were cast for
and twenty against the proposition.
We are now waiting to see dirt fly.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19
Eorturn,

The Belgian horse, will make the
stand during the season of 1907 as
follows: At Cortez, Monday and Tues
day Of each week beginning May 9Th;
and at Dolores. Friday and Saturday
Of each week, beginning May TO. The
remainder OF the time he will be at H.
F. Morgan's ranch. Terms SIS for the
season with privilege of return. Forum
is dark sorrel, imported Belgian
horse weighing 1880 pounds, S years
cd and Of good disposition.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

The settlers under the Summit reser-
volr have decided to celebrate the
second anniversary Of the first filing Of
land under that famous water system.
The celebration will be pulled off at
the big reservoir May 10th. There will
be speaking, boating, fishing, and a
picnic dinner. Don't fail to attend
this celebratiOti:
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Martin
Rush Friday afternoon and elected the
following officers fof the ensuing six
months: Grandma Johnson, president;
Lena Bear, vice president; Louise
Pyle, secretary, and Alice Miller Treas
trer. The next meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. Sahi johnson
Friday afternoon, April %.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

Three sports came in from the East
Wednesday and were met here by
Steve Elkins of Mancos, who TOOK
them up to Beaver creek to show then
some bear tracks.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

Send your orders to ID. Mayer, Man.
cos, Colo, for your safety flues, tin,
galvanized iron and sheet iron work,
roofing and spouting.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

Martin Rush was over in the vicin
ity of Cortez the first of the week buy
Ing cattle for the Dolores Meat market
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

FoR SALE CHEAP - One jack, two
mares, two mule colts; also few
gentle cows. For particulars call on
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

DIR. Hill will preach in the Baptis
church at this place the second ant
fourth Sundays in each month.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

For sALE-sso acres Of good pinior
land adjoining the Wedefl farm, cheap
Easy terms. Inquire of Orvf1le B.
Pyle, Dolores, Colo.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

A party was given Friday evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Moore, in honor Of their son, Joe, who
was u years old on that date.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

Henry Abfin and ]. +. Quick put
down the sidewalk for the Town COM
pany on Central avenue this week.
AS soon as the town puts in d few
street crossings, Tuckerville will be
connected with Dolores proper by a
boardwalk. This walk is great inn
provement to the town. and has been
needed for many years. In wet weather
it was almost impossible for the people
living In Tuckerville to get down town.
For two or three months in the spring
when the river was high, the only
way to cross the slough was on the
railroad track. G. NJ. Smith and the
Town company have built the walk
across this slough on trestles above
high-water mark, SO that the water
will not interfere with travel on this
Street hereafter.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

H. w. Parsons and wife left for q
three months visit to their old home
In London, England, Monday.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

Mrs. George Goodwin received I
new organ last Friday as birthday
gift for Miss Blanche.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

&C. Turner of Mancos, visited with
Martin Rush and family in this place
Saturday.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

Mrs. Yves Dunlap and son returned
Wednesday from n two weeks visit
with friends In Durango. Yves went
to Durango Sunday and returned with
his family.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19
Just Arrived-Large stock Of wall
papers direct from the factory.

For RENr-stofe room. brick build
ing on Central avenue. Inquire Of
or address The Star, Dolores, Colo.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

Mn. A. w. Dillon returned Friday
fron,A months visit with friends and
relatives in Texas.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

Andy Harris and J. H. Lynton
bagged thirty-two ducks while Out
hunting last week.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

Mn. c. NJ. Smith is improving the
looks Of her Tuckerville residence
withpaint.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

c. J. Harrison Of Cortez, left for a
business visit in the East Monday.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

Mis- Minnie Rush visited with Miss
Thelma Denney Saturday and Sunday.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

Charles Grefe was a Mancos visitol
the first Of the week.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19
DOLORES MoNTEzuMA COUNTY COLORADO 49, 1907

6omething new for Dolores. A stock
Of wan paper in town.
The Dolores star., 1907-04-19

Any price wall paper that you want
at Blair's drug store.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
PE-RU-NA A MEDICAL COMPOUND

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well selected ENTIRELY SPOILED BY
THE PROPORTION combined
be determined. EXPERIENCE
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of
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THE DRUGS ARE COMBINED DEPENDS
SELVES.
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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
Books as Friends.

Best also are the books that each one
collects for himself, especially if their
purchase entails a sacrifice. How
often the pleasure that a man gets out
of his books varies inversely with his
power of acquiring themi None knew
better than Charles Lamb the triumph
of bringing home a coveted prize,
joy unshared by the outside world, a
private joy if there ever is one, re-
marks The Academy. Many who have
thus collected a small library, book by
book, reading each book before they
bought another, will recollect the feel
ing of being amongst strangers when
a sudden accession of books comes to
them from a relations legacy or the
bequest of a friend. They set to work
to make acquaintance with them, as in
duty bound; but they are not of their
choosing; the process is to a great ex-
tent perfunctory, and they never
really catch up. For in the library as
in the world reader makes many ac-
quaintances, but few friends, and
these few will be of his own choos-
ing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
Less Disease Reported.

The vital stati-st;cs Of the state
board of health in the February bull
letin, show remarkable decrease IN
the number of cases of contagious dis
eases, as compared with the statistics
of a year ago. The statistics for last
month show ~ ca SEES Of tuberculosis,
as compared with 33 a year age The
report shows ldi ger number OF
deaths than last year. In February,
1907, the deaths were SIS and in Feb
ruary, 1906, there were 81 deaths.
There were IS cases of typhoid fever
last month and deaths, while for
the same period year ago there were
102 cases and IS deaths. The report
shows 167 cases of dipntheria and 20
deaths, while a year ago the reports
showed 220 cases and 30 deaths
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
H. S. GIvLER. Pub.
The Stages Of Air Travel.

Reports of the proposed thousand
mile voyage of the Aero club from the
Atlantic coast to the west indicate the
factor on which the ballooning of the
age falls down. 1t was proposed to
voyage to about the longitude of Chica-
go-if the wind would take the ball
looms in that direction. The wind did
not seem favorable, and the balloons
did not start There is a limit to the
pure balloon as a means of travel. 1t
is in the same comparative stage as
those early nayigators who had
learned to put sails on their boats and
let the wind blow them along, but had
to wait in port until the wind blew in
the direction they wished to go. The
combination of balloon and propeller
in the earlier Santos Dumont type,
says the Pittsburg Dispatch, repre-
sents an advance to the stage of those
navigators who could progress across
side wind, and perhaps work ahead
slowly under a head wind if it was
not too strong. The equal of the mod
ern steam vessel that def1es the direc-
ton of the winds is the aeroplane
with power enough to send it against
the wind If the Wright brothers can
do all that is claimed for them
which many doubtAathat stage has
been attained experimentally, though
its commercial practicability is yet to
be demonstrated. To compare it with
things more modern the balloon, pure
and simple, is much the same as the
toy boat which children launch at one
side of a pond to let it blow over to
the other side. The aeroplane, if prac-
tically successful, is the equivalent of
the motor boat, which is highly en-
joyable SO long as it does not come to
grief.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
Latest Kansas Events.
Early Celebrations.

There is a double coincidence in the
fact that the first and second Fourth
of July observances on Kansas soil
occurred in what is now Atchison coun-
ty. but almost in gunshot or each
other says the Globe. A short dis
lance above Cow Island on the morn
ing of July A, 1904, on the Kansas
shore Lewis and Clark fired shot
from their gunboat and there began
the first celebration of this memorial
day in what is now Kansas They
continued to celebrate throughout
the day, until they reached stream
flowing into the Missouri at what
is now the narthern boundary line of
Atchison county and there closed the
observances by naming the stream
Independence creek in honor of the
day Just fifteen years afterward
or in 1919, the Fourth of July was
celebrated at Cantonment Martin,
military post on Cow island. The
flags were raised at full mast guns
were fired, and Major Morgan wrote,
they "had pig, with divers tarts, to
grace the table,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
Gov. Hoch.WiII Lecture.

1t is Governor Hoch's intention to
go on the lecture platform when he
completes his present term as the
states chief executive, but in the
meantime he expects to make a few
lectures. He has contracted with
Keith Vawter of Chicago, represent
ing the Ridpath Lysceum Bureau, to
make three lectures a week during the
months of July, August and Septem
ber
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
Oil In Road improvements.

In the January bulletin, just issued
by the agricultural experiment sta
ton at Manhattan, a lengthy article
is given on 1.-THE Value of Oil in Road
Improvements 1t is shown in the
report that every road that has been
oiled has proven highly satisfactory.
Rain has practically no effect on the
oiled highway, .the-,water running off
nearly as fast as it falls, leaving the
roadway in a smooth, compact condi-
ton.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
For Jonction city's Library.

The board of directors of the George
Smith Public Library of Junction City
have awarded the contract for the con-
struction of the library building to
cost $32, 900. The building of the pub
lie library, the furniture, books and
everything complete were provided for
in the will of the late George Smith
who shot and killed himself in jan
lAry, 1904. He was a bachelor and
left to the city an estate worth more
than 100000, his will specifying that
it is used for a public library. He
held site at the business center of
the town for that purpose.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
Hamilton County Scores.

Speaking of alfalfa, the Syracuse
News remarks: "a Kansas newspa-
per recently thought it worth while,
and it was, to mention the fact that
a man had brought a load of alfalfa
seed to market and sold it for $401.
But here comes Paul Johnson and
says he hauled load into Syracuse
with two horses for which he received
$4S1 and scores scoop for Hamilton
county,"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
Mining in a School Yard.

F. S. Jackson, attorney general of
Kansas, filed suit in the district court
at Galena for the recovery of $1O,O00
damages from the Galena board of ed
ucation and Dr. j. p. Scoles, George
Horning and L. F. Brown, three mine
operators. The mining men recently
secured from the school authorities
permission to mine lead and ZINC
ores from land on which is located one
of the largest brick school houses in
the city In asking for an injunction
the attorney general alleges that the
school authorities exceeded their au-
thority in granting the lease and the
amount of damages asked is to cover
the value of ores mined and sold
Provisions preventing mining under
the building are contained in the
lease
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
RaiIread Terminals at Fort.

Captain j. E. Normoy1e, construct
ing quartermaster at Fort Leaven-
worth has received instructions from
the war department to proceed with
the building of railroad terminals on
the reservation. The terminals will
reach every important point on the
reservation, will be built at the ex-
pense of the government and will cost
$4,000. Prison labor will be used
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
Another Gift for Baker.

Four years ago George F. Nichol-
son, of lola, gave to the Baker univer-
sity at Baldwin, $4,000 to be added
to its endowment fund. He has now
made known to President Merwfn of
the university, his willingness to give
to the endowment fund the further
amount of $4,000, the only condition
being that the university must raise
SIS, 600.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06

Efforts made by reform societies in
England to get law abolishing the
barmaid have disclosed that $1,000
girls are employed in barrooms in the
United Kingdom, and at least $500 in
London. Most of them are under 25
years of age and above 16. Salaries
vary from s1.25 to $3.50 a week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
Was Hurt bv : Street Car.

w. R. Dulaney president of the
Wichita Stock Yards company has
been awarded $1,000 damages in the
federal court against the Wichita
Street Railway company as the result
of damages sustained by him in
street car accident in August, 1905
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06

Pianos used to be regarded, perhaps
half-humorously, as the measure of
prosperity. Now it is automobiles,
and judging by the records of the re-
cent show in Chicago. the west is
prosperous. The sales of cars during
the first day reached a total of 81, $780,
600 worth, and for the week they
amounted to about s7,OOO,O0O.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06

? Amsterdam and Client are both built
on small islands, Amsterdam coming
the nearest to Venice in the number
of islands and bridges. Venice is
built on lis small islands, connected
by 3TS bridges; Amsterdam on nearly
100 islands, connected by almost 800
bridges Client stands on &c islands,
Joined by 27O bridges.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06

Miss Julia Richman, district SUI
perintendent in New York schools, is
having great success with a penny
luncheon of crackers and milk for the
Youngest children. An investigation
not long ago in that city showed
10000 breakfastless children in the
public schools.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
Two Carloads of Liquor.

The two carloads of liquor, taken
from a wholesale liquor house of COT
feyville were hauled and deposited in
the basement of the court house at
Independence The liquors are por-
ton of the stock belonging to or han
died by Mr.. Cohn of Coffeyville,
whose store was raided by Sheriff
Pazson some time ago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
Car chained TO the Track.

Attorney for Mrs. NJ. l.. Sanders, of
Arlington attached a box car of the
Southern Pacific company and the
sheriff's office chained it to the track
Mrs Sanders was put off Southern
Pacific train in California two years
ago, the agent of the company claim
ing that she had a scalper's ticket
She has sued the company for $4,000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06

The governments search for valua-
bic foodstuff pays. Macaroni wheat,
imported from Prussia at a cost of
10000 annually, yields $4,000, 600.
Sorghum was brought from China in
1864 at cost OF $4,000 The nations
source of income from that crop 10
40. 600. 900 annually.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
Topeka Wants That Fair.

Preliminary steps were taken at a
meeting of the commercial club of To
peka looking to the permanent estab-
lishment of big state fair at Topeka.
A permanent committee was appoint
ed consisting of j. w. Robson, w. 1.
Miller and E. H. Crosby to take
charge of the campaign for a state
appropriation from the legislature to
aid the State fair The county COM
missioners will be asked to levy a
special tax with which to erect per-
manent buildings on the fair grounds,
which they may do in accordance with
an enabling act passed by the recent
session of the legislature.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
A Soldiers, Home Suicide.

Michael Hayes, admitted to the
Soldiers home from ST. Louis in 1888.
committed suicide by drowning in the
Soldiers home lake Hayes served in
Company c Seventh Missouri infantry
He had frequently threatened to COM
init suicide.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
insane Farmers Deed.

Pat Egee, an insane farmer, living
near Hill City, attempted to kill his
wife J. j. Plumb with other neigh
bors came to the rescue and Plumb
was killed instantly by rifle shot
Egee then stood the others off with
his gun and forced a neighbor to hand
him poison, which he took and died in
Is minutes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
City of Lawrence Files Its Brief.

The city of Lawrence has filed in
the supreme courts its brief in the
case of the state against that munich
patty to compel it to fquidate bonds
in the sum of 100000 issued by It as
bonus for the establishment of the
State university in that city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
A Wise BLACKSMITH.

Up in Concordia a blacksmith be-
gan advertising in a small way, and
liked the results SO well that he now
uses a half page "ad" every week, and
has enlarged his establishment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
Gold Discoveries in Atchison County.

claims to have struck gold in paying
quantities on his farm Samples of
'4pay dirt sent to the school of mines
at Golden Colo. he claims assayed
500 to the ton. Sawyer takes of buy
sng machinery to work his find.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-04-06
Bumper Wheat Crop Already Predicted

Everyone who has been out in the
country and has noticed the condition
of the wheat crop believes this years
wheat crop is going to be the biggest
in the history of the country John
Ferriter, a Wichita real estate man,
returned recently from a trip to King
man county, with the report that the
wheat is doing fine throughout the
whole country, and that the acreage
is larger than previously.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-01-17
Aalmals That WeRR.

Travellers through the Syrian desert
have seen horses weep from thirst. n
mule has bcen seen Ia cry from the
pains of an injured foot. and camels.
IL is said. shed tears In streams. A
COW sold by It's mistress who had
tended IL from calfhoOd wept pitifully.
A young scko ape used TO cry from
veXation IL Livingstone didn't nurse Il
In bis arms when Il asked him to.
Wounded apes have died crying. and
apes have wcpt over their young ones
slain by hunters 4 ChlmpanZee train
ell TO carry water jugs broke one and
fell a-cryinE. which proved sorrow.
though IL won Idn't mend the jug Rats.
discovering their young drowned. have
been moved tO tears ~ grief. A giraffe
which a huntsman's ride had injured
began 10 cry when approached. Sea
lions often weep over the loss Of their
young Gordon Cumming observed
tears trickling down the face " Il
dying elephant. And even an orang
outang when deprived Of Its mango
was so vexed that 10 took 10 weeping
There Is little doubt, therefore, that
animals do cry from grief or weep
from pain or annoyance. - Harpers
Weekly,