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The Dolores star., 1908-07-03
EDUCATORS
At cleveland
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL Asso.
CATION BEGINS ITS FORTY
SIXTH MEETING.
THOUSANDS GATHER
EXERCISES VARIED BY SPELLING
BEE AND INDIAN SCHOOL
EXHIBIT.

Cleveland.-The largest and most
varied program in the history Of the
National Educational Association.
marked the opening of the forty-sixth
annual convention Of the organization
here Monday. Thousands of delegates
are here, and streets and buildings are
gaily decorated.
The first session In connection with
the convention was a meeting of the
national council. This was followed
by q meeting of the directors, where
the financial reports were made and
resolutions adopted. The committee on
appropriations and investigations pro-
posed that their work be dropped, ow-
ing to the general financial condition
Of the association and the change in
the policy of the railroads throughout
the country in the matter Of passenger
rates. The committee recommended
that Congress be urged to make appro-
priations and take up the work Of edu-
cational investigation under the gov
eminent bureau of education.
One OF the interesting features of
the program, although not a part of
the official convention, was spelling
contest between the eighth grade pu-
Pills, in which team of fifteen repre-
senting each of four cities entered.
The Cleveland schools challenged the
schools Of the country. Pittsburg, New
Orleans and Erie. Pennsylvania, ac-
cepted. First there was written
contest of 100 words and then oral
spelling Of about $50 words When the
scores were compiled it was found that
Cleveland won with total of only
thirty-eight errors Pittsburg was sec
ond with forty-seven errors. New
Orleans third with sixty-six, and Erie
fourth with efghty-five.
Mae Thursby of Pittsburg and Marie
Bolden (coloredD of Cleveland had per-
feet scores, the latter receiving re-
peated cheers from all parts of the big
theater. Three missed but one word
The first general session was held
In conjunction with the national coun-
Gil, whose addresses of welcome were
made, responses heard, and Charles F.
Thwing, president of the Western Re.
serve university, Cleveland, made re.
port upon educational Progress for
the Year"
An exhibition by the United States
| government in the education OF Indian
children is an interesting feature OF
the convention. 1t is under the direc
tion of Miss Estelle Reel, superintend
ent of Indian schools. Real war dances
are given, the object being to show a
| contrast between savagery and what
might be accomplished under compre
hensive governmental supervision oi
the education Of Indian children. The
exhibition school is composed of Nez
Perce children in full tribal costume
| The second genera! session met al
p. m. at the Hippodrome theatre
seating about 5000, where all of the
general sessions will be held.
At the afternoon session Pres. Chas
F. Thwing spoke on "The Progress in
Education"
The Dolores star., 1908-07-03
TIE
General Demand

Of the Well Informed of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy Of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its CON-
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its e1-
cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of Senna, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
ON the merits of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Wel-lnformed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
The Dolores star., 1908-07-03
Weetern slope conare.s.

Commercial organizations from thir-
teen towns of the Western slope met
1t Delta June 25th and formed the
Western Slope Commercial Congress.
The following officers were elected:
e. G. Skinner. Montrose, president;
H. J. Baird, Delta, secretary; C. C.
Parks, Glenwood Springs, treasurer.
Vice presidents were also elected rep
resenting each Of the towns. The fol-
lowing towns we're represented at the
meeting: Gunnison. Lake City, Mont
rose. Olathe. Delta. Hotchkiss. Paonia.
Cedaredge, Eckert, Crawford, Grand
junction. Rifle and Glenwood Springs.
Montrose was chosen as the next meet.
Ing place.
The Dolores star., 1908-07-03
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

The Republican congressional cam.
paign book will be out unusually early
this year, probably six weeks sooner
than 1t was issued four years ago.
In view of the Democratic conven.
ton the Postoffice Department au-
thorized the employment OF twelve ad-
ditional clerks in the Denver postof-
flee. beginning July LIST.
President Roosevelt has appointed
John G. O'Laughlin of Washington as
secretary to the American commission
to the Japan exposition at Toxic In
1912. His salary will be $1,000 a year.
There has been approved to the ter
ritory Of New Mexico in part, satisfac-
ton Of its grant of 100000 acres for
the improvement of the Rio Grande,
16, ,562.29 acres within the Roswell land
district.
The following promotions in the
Canon City, Colorado, postoffice, have
been ordered by the postmaster gem
eral: Two clerks from $1,000 to ST.
100; one carrier from $500 to 5000 and
four carriers from 5000 to $1,000.
In further effort to restore tranquil.
lily of the city of Teheran, the scene
of the recent riots in Persia, the shah
has proclaimed general amnesty, ac-
cording to a cablegram received by
General Morteza, the Persian minister.
It is expected that resolution grant
ing Mrs. Grover Cleveland an annual
| 5000 pension will be passed by Con
gress at lis next session. Mrs. Cleve-
land will be one of two Presidents
widows enjoying the special bounty OF
the American people. Mrs. Garfield
has received a pension of $4,000 each
year since 1882. Mrs. Harrison, the
only other Presidents widow now liv.
ing, has never been pensioned.
The work of preparing sketches OF
the career Of army officers covering
| the last decennial period for the Me
mortal hall at West Point is now in
preparation in anticipation of the
bringing of the archives of that col
lection up to the year 1910.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson
after hearing representations of oleo.
margarine and dairy interests regard.
ing the placing Of the government mark
of inspection on oleomargarine, has
| announced that the recent regulation
requiring the marking promulgated by
the department must stand, the statute
being clear and admitting Of but one
construction.
The Dolores star., 1908-07-03
Large Government Deficit.

Washington.-The statement of the
treasury receipts and expenditures for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1908,
shows marked falling off in the re-
ceipts as compared with the year 1907,
and large increase In the expendi-
lures. The excess of expenditures
over receipts for the year will approx
mate $60,0O0,0O0, which has been ex-
ceeded only twice since the Civil war
The total receipts this year have
been about $599 900 900, or $64 1000, 900
less than for the fiscal year 1907. Gus
toms receipts have fallen off about
$46, 10000 from those of 1907, while
the receipts from internal revenue
sources ore short nearly $1s,000,0O0
The disbursements for the year have
aggregated about $659 100000 or $780,.
000, 900 more than for 1907 and $54 ,000,-
900 more than for any year since 1865,
not excepting the Spanish war period
The Panama canal during the closing
year cost the government $3S, ,000, 900, as
against $27,000,000 for the year 1907,
and the work this year in connection
with the reclamation Of the public
lands has cost about $13.000,00O, which
is not far from last years figures.
The deficiency in the postal revenues
for the present year is about $13 $780,
900, as against $7,5OO.O00 for 1907, max
ing difference of $6,000,000. This is
the largest postal deficit in the history
Of the government, except in 1905,
when it reached nearly $4,000, 900.
The records show that there has been
postal deficiency every year since
the establishment of the service with
the exception of twelve, when small
surpluses were shown. The expenses
for the rural free delivery this year are
not expected to fall below $25 900, 900.
The decrease in the amount of re-
ceipts of s64.0O0.000 and the increased
expenditures OF $S0,000,000, make a
difference against the treasury for the
fiscal year of $144,000,000.
The Dolores star., 1908-07-03
GENERAL NEWS.

Operations have been begun for the
further deepening OF He'll Gate, New
York city.
Insurance companies lose $1,066, ,750
by the fire at Three Rivers, Quebec,
Monday. It is estimated that the ac-
tual loss will figure up to over $2,000.-
600.
Bitten by q pet bulldog sixty-three
posed to have been cured, Joseph e.
Harding, thirty-eight years old. a street
car conductor in New Orleans, died in
commissions,
Henry Miller, aged 104 years, grew
tired Of life. at Harrodsburg, in Mer-
Ger county, Kentucky, and committed
suicide, few days since, by taking
paris green. He was one Of the old
est men In Kentucky.
Fire at Port Chester, New York, de-
stroyed block of buildings, occupied
chiefly by business firms. rendered
forty families homeless and entailed a
loss of 100000.
The physicians of Governor vii.
liam o. Dawson Of West Virginia, have
informed him that he has developed
tuberculosis. He will go to Asheville,
North Carolina. for the benefit Of the
climate.
Captain T. A.. Baldwin announces
that the trial trips of his new dirigible
balloon, the first to be built for the
government, will be made at Fort Myer,
Washington. about July 18th.
The steamship Ohio is reported by
arriving vessels seventy miles from
Nome, Alaska, and disabled. Those re-
porting the ship declare she is safe
and In no danger of disaster.
The Republicans of Lisbon at pub
lie meeting pasei resolutions demand
ing an investigation into the advances
Of public money to the royal family and
the misuse Of public funds by the late
King Carlos.
The Dolores star., 1908-07-03
Troops to Mexican Border:

Washington.-By direction of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, on recommendation of
the attorney general, Secretary of War
Taft has issued orders to the COM
manding general of the department OF
Texas, at San Antonio, to send suf-
ficient number Of troops to Del Rio,
Ell Paso and other points in Texas to
aid the civil authorities in preserving
order. This action was dtcided upon
as result of the request from the
Mexican government that the United
States do it's utmost to prevent any
violation Of the neutrality laws.
The Dolores star., 1908-07-03
SUFFERED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
With Eczema-Her Limb Peeled and
Foot Was Raw-Thousht Amputa-
tion Was Necessary-Believes
Life Saved by cutieura.

'I have been treated by doctors for
twenty-five years for bad case Of
eczema on my leg. They did their best,
but failed to cure it. My doctor had
advised me to have my leg cut on. At
this time my leg was peeled from the
knee. my foot was like piece of raw
flesh, and had to walk on crutches.
1 bought set of Cuticura Remedies.
After the first two treatments the
swelling went down, and in two
months my leg was cured and the new
skin came on. The doctor was sur
prised and said that he would use
Cuticura for his own patients. Ihave
now been cured over seven years. and
but for the Cuticura Remedies
might have lost my life. Mrs. ]. B.
Renaud, 277 Montana st., Montreal,
Que. Feb. 20, 1907"
The Dolores star., 1908-07-03
King Edward. Birthday Aonor..

London.-The list of honors accorded
on the occasion Of the official celebra-
ton Of King Edwards birthday was
issued Thursday. June 25th. Four new
peers have been created and there are
ten new privy councillors, eleven bar
onets and twenty-five knights. The
peers include Sir Antony Patrick Mac
Donnell, under secretary to the Lord
Lieutenant of Ireland, whose resigna-
ton from this post comedies with his
elevation; and George Whiteley, mem.
ber Of Parliament for the West Riding
Of York. who has Just resigned the post
Of liberal whip.
The Dolores star., 1908-07-03
Pixies PEAK
LION STORY
WILD BEAsTs FLYING FROM THE
FLAMEs CONFRONT FOREST
FIRE FIGHTERS.
BEARS AND LIONS
sMMENsE DAMAGE DONE TO FOR
EsTs IN THE ELK CREEK
DISTRICT.

Dcnver-Mountain lions and black
bears, driven from shelter by the fierce
forest fires raging in the vicinity of
Elk creek, attacked the fire fighters
near there and for time a desperate
battle between man and beast was
waged amid the blazing trees.
Deputy Supervisor Walter ]. Morrill,,
= well known Denver man, was in
charge OF the men in that portion Of
the Pixies Peak reserve. and his story
Is told In the Denver Times. He says
the animals were driven from their
lairs In the mountains by the intense
smoke. and lack Of water made them
savage.
Fifty men were beating out the
flames in a narrow strip of timber
with mountains on both sides, when
from around a defile came trotting
four lions, a half dozen bears and
other wild animals They paused at
sight Of the fifty men, who, though
surprised. decided to stand their
ground.
From the rear came the roar Of the
oncoming flames, cutting off the re-
treat OF the animals. Below was a
deep ravine. while in front were the
fighters cutting off their one means
Of escape. Several bears started down
the rocky slope. lost their balance and
we're dashed to the bottom. The lions
began to advance slowly, but by this
time the men their weapons into play
and several more beasts Joined their
fellows at the bottom of the gulch.
Every forest fire In the reserve has
been finally extinguished. Over 600,-
000 feet Of timber was burned in the
Elk Creek district and untold damage
done to the watershed there. The fire
lasted ten days. The loss at Wood
lawn park near Colorado Springs is
close to $4,000. some 100000 feet OF
timber and twenty-five summer cot.
tages being destroyed.
The Dolores star., 1908-07-03
sheep and ooats on Pike. Peak.

Colorado Springs.-The Pixies Peak
Sheep Raising and Lumber Company,
It is understood, will be Incorporated
for 100000 to cut and sell timber
and raise sheep and Angora goats on
tract Of land owned by its promoters
ON the southern slope of Pixies Peak.
The projectors hold 1000 acres adja-
cent to the Half Way House, in addi-
tion to about 500 acres In and around
Manitou. Miss Lisle Harris and N. NJ.
Keith Of Manitou. e. M. De La Vergne
of Colorado Springs and Reed Alter
of Grand Island. Nebraska. are back
Of the movement. fSEi
The Dolores star., 1908-07-03

Mrs. Edward A. Jones, who was muir
derously assaulted by Edward NOEL
fee, an insane negro who escaped from
the state asylum April 9th last, died
ut the Pueblo hospital June oath from
her injuries. The negro sank q hatch
ct blade into her skull in three places.
From Tuesday. July 7th, until July
18th the Boulder Chautauquans will
hold their second summer school OF
missions for the Rocky Mountain re-
yion. The program for this season will
include many rare treats for students
Of missions and all others interested in
the work.
A swarm Of bees has taken possess
sion OF one of the hollow wooden porch
ornaments of the fine new J. A. Mosher
home in Greeley. refusing to be ousted
They are located just over the first
doorway and resent the invasion Of
callers who are obliged to pass their
hive in going into the house.
Chief Engineer T. R. Hedke of the
Laramie-Poudre Reservoir and Irriga-
ton Company left Fort Collins few
days since for Glendevey, in the north
ern part Of Larimer county, with q
force OF men to survey the canal that
win carry water from the Laramie
river for the irrigation of 100000 acres
Of arid land.
Alarmed at the discovery Of what is
known among the bee keepers as foul
brood, an infectious disease among
bees. AMI fearing that it will spread,
the bee keepers OF Larimer county
have sent a petition to County Judge
Slower. asking the appointment Of an
Inspector, In accordance with the stat
ute providing for such an officer. The
petition is signed by thirteen bee
keepers.
AL Munson Of Nederland, Boulder
county. is breaking for harness pair
Of yearling elk for carriage drivers.
They are twelve months old, four and
one-half feet high and weigh 400
pounds each. They are gentle and,
Mr.. Munson claims, will make ideal
Eoadsters for mountain travel
The Dolores star., 1908-07-03

Everybody Pleased But the Consumer.
Eyes, he had some trouble with
his eyes," said the celebrated oculist.
Every time he started to read he
would read double"
Poor fellow" remarked the sym
pathetic person. Il suppose that in
terfered with his holding a good po-
sition?"
Not at all. The gas company en-
gagged him and gave him a lucrative
job reading gas meters."-Stray Sto
rie0,
The Dolores star., 1908-07-03
A Coy Young Thing.

The following advertisement re-
Gently appeared: Being aware that
1t is indelicate to advertise for hus-
band, refrain from doing SO; but II
any gentleman should be inclined to
advertise for wife, will answer the
advertisement without delay. l am
young, am domesticated, and con-
sidered ladylike. Apply" etc.-Phil-
ippines Gossip.
The Dolores star., 1908-07-03
Wouldn't Wash II.

~ WouIdnt Wash It.
What is that young man doing out
there?"
Trying to attract my attention with
the handkerchief Irritation, / guess" :"
you do not seem to be respond
ing" f
"No.I am not his laundress. Mash
vile American.
The Dolores star., 1908-07-03

After man has knocked around the
world for few years without meeting
with success he begins knocking the
world ~
The Dolores star., 1908-07-03
An Open Question.

Editor-Are you a good critic or Q
bad speller?
Musical Reporter-why do you
ask?
Editor-Because in this report Of
Stgnor Growlini you say he is base
singer and that the orchestra soloist
II vile player.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-14
VIRGINIA NEWS

DR. A. \. Phtty resigned as slpe'ln-
tendent Of tho southeastern Hos
pitsl. at Marion
Miss Oracle Farrar, daughter # Mr.
and MIS-. Vim. Fefrar. Of Orange, be-
cane the bride OF James X Gibson, Of
Charlottesville. few days ego.
Senator j. &. Noel, o! Lee county. can.
didate for Governor on the Republican
ticket, went 90 Knoxville. Tenn, this
week and was married u Miss Kate
Allen, Of Pennington Gap.
In the case Of Eqgborn sgains super-
vieors oi Culleper county, from circuit
court Of Culpeper county, controversy
over Issue Of bonds for road improve
ment in Gaia pa district, appeal allowed
by court OF appeals
The board Of trustees Of Hampton
Sidney College el,cted Rev. T Graham,
of Farmvile, president OF the College
Mr. Graham II a native Ol Winchester II
iorty.two years old and has been teach
Ing In the college for several months.
State Senator John NJ Pa's ns, OF
Cifa,son, who was deiea'ed Tor Congress
in the Filth dlstrict by judge T. W
Saunders by less than one hundred votes
il gathering data for contest FIR
the certificate Of election. He says that
trick ballots were used In Henry county.
that "a lunalic was allowed e. enter his
name In Franklin county and that he
WAS defeated by less than one hundred
votes when be WAS entitled, by reason
of the Trick ballots, 10 the certificate
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-14
STATE AID FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Every County and City Secures
Increased Revenue for Edu.
cationaI Purposes.
$i,o25,55a5O is APPoRTI0HED

The total amount OF State aid to city
and county schools IN Virginia Is 81
O25,559.5 80, every county securing an
increase over former years. The total
school population is 5S0,61S.
The apportionment Immediately avail
able is as follows. like amount to be
paid to each county on Feb. /, 1909.
Accomac, 80, 144 rs; Caroline, -, SOB
II; Culpeper, $4,735 50; Essex, S2,S34.-
OF; Fairfax. $5,63S.99; Fauquer. $6,-
$40. 66; Fredericksburg, 81, 346. 80; Glou-
cester, $3.4S761; Greene, $l,SSl.l5;
Hanover. $5,05699 King and Queen,
1851 IA; King George. $2.14S.73;
King William, $2,S12 81; Lancaster,
81, 713.O7; Loudoun. $4,972 81; Louisa,
$4,S9S OF; Madison. 81 .654 rs; Math-
ews, $3,197.93; Middlesex, s2;517;O2;
Northampton, 81, 407. "a; Northumber-
land. $3,O97 .26; Orange. $3,667 rs;
Prince William. 1927 II; Rsppabsn-
mock, $2,211.44; Richmond county, -. :
22S.22; Spotsylvsnis, $2,G26.52; stai-
ford, 81, 432 %; Westmoreland, 2,5l3 :
40
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-14
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS.
The Latest Closing Prices In the
PRINCIPAL Markets.

PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR quiet;
winter extras. new. S375U3.90; Penn
sviyania roller. clear. 81 n -, CT
mills. fancy. $5.75H5.90. RYE FLO X
firm. al Si.l5n4.25 per barrel WHEAl
firm. 10. red western Sl.O5te
IO4. CORN quiet, No . yellow -
cal 70 n re. OATS steady; Ne. >
white. clipped. 53ia a. dc; lower
grades. 52i2c HAY steady. timothy
large bales. s145O. POULTRY: Live
steady: hens. 12i5N l3c.; old ROSTERS,
9ibc. Dressed firm, choice Tow 3,
I3ibc.. old roosiers. 10c BUTT FIX
steady: extra creamery. 33c. EaGS
firm: selected. 33c.; nearby. 33c.;
western. 33c POTATOES steady: per
bushel. 75a soc. Sweet Potato i. East
ern Shore. Va. slG l.25 per biol.
AUTHORITARIAN trner;. NO.
. spot. s10CaQl0GA; steamer No. 2
spot. $L01G 1.O1l2; southern. SlvOh
G1.O3i5. CORN firmer; new mixed
spot. 69c.: Nov. 6Slac., year. 66ls
66Ac. OATS strong white. No. ,,
$50 sac: No. 3. 55N 53l2c.; No. 4.
mixed. No. 2. 90 52'5c.;
No. 3. 51G5li9c. BUTTER steady
creamery separator extras, 3OQ3lc.;
held. 23n24c.; prints, 9l@ BE; Mary.
land and Pennsylvania dairy prints, Z
MISc. EGGS firm; Maryland and Viz
ginia. Gle; West Virginia. 3Oc.' south
ern 29c. per dozen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-11-14
FOUND BULLET IN POCKET
New York Postmaster Finds Battered
Piece Of Lead In His Vest

New Nork. NOV - II the rapid TO-
coverp OF Postmaster Edward NJ Nor
gan. who was suot last Monday by
Eric II. -. Maceay t-nentel stan.
ngraphcr continue. hc win he ar ul5
desk the FIRST week in December in
time TO supervise the handling u tie
enormous Christmas mail that al-
nualiy swamps the New York pns,ef-
fee
Mr. Morgan asked II the bullet wh.ch
wounded him had been found. When
told that Il had not he asked 90 have
his overcoat brought 20 him. sayin
that perhaps the lealen bali had BE-
come lodged IN the lnin y tier passing
through his side The oyerccat was
brought. but the bullet was not in the
lining
well it must be somewhere Bring
me the rest of my clothing said Mr.
Morgan. Ills coat and vest We're
brought. and after some minutes the
postmaster hshed a battered piece of
lead ont Of a lower vest pocket Hold
ing II up. he said TO his wife:
You've heard Of the Blow that al
most killed father my dear Well.
here's the ball that almost Killed
father"