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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-09-10

Islands. In which Or. Cook says:
Reached North pole April IL, 1908.
Discovered land FAR north Return 70
Copenhagen By steamer Hans Egede.
Dr. Cook was born At calicoon depot,
sullivan county, N. n, In 1865. He
was married in Brooklyn in 1902 TO
Miss Mary Hunt
WASHINGTON.
Farm economists and scientists
learned In agricultural problems, ap
pointed as expert special agents for
brief term, are now In Washington
assisting Census Director Durand
and his STAFF In the formulation Of
the agricultural schedule OF the thir
teenth census.
Soils OF the United States are not
wearing ont and crop yields are in.
eroaslng rather than decreasing,
These facts are demonstrated In a bull.
letIn TO be issued soon by the bureau
Of soils Of the agricultural depart.
ment.
The need OF a larger force Of the
mobile army was condition which
particularly impressed Brtgadler Gen,
oral Arthur Murray, chief Of the coast
artillery Of the army, during his in.
yestigation Of the military situation
in the Philippines and in Hawaii, from
which points he has returned to
Washington.
The award OF the contracts for the
two new American Dreadnaughts Of
10000 tons each, the battleBhlps Wy
omlng and the Arkansas, win be made
TO William Cramp q Sons OF Philadel
phia, and the New York Shipbuildina
company OF Camden, N. }.
During the few months prior to Au
gust 5, when President Taft signed
the new tarlfr bill. importers to this
country almost doubled their ship,
ments on many articles on which a
rise In duty was anticipated under
the Payne bill,
], Alden Loring and Major Mearns
members OF the Roosevelt expedition
arc about to undertake an extended
trip through Kenia province. They will
reloln Colonel Roosevelt about No
vember 1.
At the age OF 60 years. Rear Ad
mlral G. s. sperry has been placed
on the retired list Of the navy.
Captain Samuel G. Lemly, formerl!
Judge advocate general of the navy
who became prominent In connection
with the famous Schley court of In
quiry, died at a hospital In Washing
ton on Saturday,
There was a deficit OF S7,411.72i
In the ordinary receipts and disburse
ments of the treasury department TO
the month OF August, as compared
with a deficit of SIS,1O2.949 for July
Three thousand temporary clerks
will be appointed in connection will
the work of taking the thirteenth de
cennial census.
Evening star., 1909-05-04
RECOGNIZED BY THEIR RING
HOW THE ELEVATOR MAN
PICKS HIS SENATORS.
When the Bell Just Won't Stop at
All, That's Penrose Of
Pennsylvania.

Somebody's stuck a match in the pusn
button" growled the stranger who was
in hurry to get to the gallery before
the session of the Senate began one day
last week.
Capt. Casey's elevator had reached
the second floor when the bell began to
ring. The Indicator pointed to a. Capt.
Casey allowed her to glide upward few
more feet. but when the bell continued
TO ring steadily he smiled and threw back
the controller. bringing the car to a stop
half way between the floors. but few
feet from the top.
Got to go back" he grinned, the
car began to move in the other direction.
You can take the match out on the
next trip. remarked the hasty stranger.
still testify.
But just wait until you see the size OF
it. man." said Casey with real Emerald
Isle twinkle in his eyes.
AS the basement floor hove in sight 4
giant of man in a statesmans s frock
coat could be seen waiting with apparent
unconcern but with his forefinger pressed
hard against the electric button.
Good morning, SENATOR said Capt.
Casey, cheerily, as he swung the door
open and everybody inside the car made
room for the newcomer.
Good morning replied the big man;
you've. got a load aboard. I see"
Faith" said Casey, as the man dis
appeared toward the Senate chamber and
the car shot up again to the gallery floor.
',but he's got the right method, sir
There's no denying him. even if you
would. | guess that's why he's here
The prayer had begun and the stranger
could see that the gallery doors were
closed. He was too late. so he stoppec
to chat with the captain of the elevator
until the next call came from below.
That was Senator Penrose of Pennsyl-
vania." said Casey. He just leans up
against tine button and stays there until
come. It's just his way. YOU know The
Evening star., 1909-05-04
different vein from the majority which
have been executed.
Process Yields Charming Results.

Wood block printing is done to perfec-
ton by the japanese. but there is GER
tainly no reason why they should monop-
olize the process, which when rightly
manipulated yields charming results. 1t
is necessary to be able to grasp essen
tials, to be terse in statement, and yet ar
tistic In feeling to be able to employ 1t
successfully. All this, apparently, the
Baroness Lekow accomplishes. Her COM
positions are simple but characteristic,
her color is strong. her textures good, and
hence her effects gratifying. 1t is new
language for occidentals and she speaks
1t we'll. Her Fountain Carpeaux' and
well of Cluny, Paris,'' are charming
souvenirs. as is also her picture of the
Trocadero looming against sunset SKY.
In her Dutch windmills, especially 'Dord-
rect, there is evidence Of poetic feeling.
and in Autumn her only landscape,
manifest appreciation of nature.
And yet a word must he said for the
exhibits of an entirely different nature
of plaster casts of portions Of the statue
of Lafayette in Paris. by Paul Wayland
Bartlett the bust of Lafayette and
the head of the horse. both great
works OF art-vital, significant. sculptural
profoundly moving. This is the statue
which the school children of America
gave to France and which now stands on
a government reservation in the court Of
the Louvre.
Curtains and Portieres.
OF a table in the style of Louis XVI,
beautifully carved by Mr.. Brys, are cur
tains and portieres handwoven, embroi-
dered and stenciled: good in texture. love-
ly in color and charming in design, which
have been contributed by the Misses Tur-
ner of the Arts and Crafts School, Mr..
Niche Of the George Washington Unver-
blind
From first to last interest is susta ined
and the committee in charge may we'll be
congratulated. The exhibition will. un-
fortunately, only continue until the 1lth
instant-one week. During that time,
however 1t will be free to all.
LEILA MECHLIN.
Evening star., 1909-05-04

regular ring for d senator is three short,
sharp ones. but they all have their pc
culiarities. and most of them can tell
by the sound of the bell When I'm run
ming the car over on the other side OF
the chamber and l hear it go four times
never look at the indicator but shoot
her up to the top floor. and sure enough.
Senator Burrows OF Michigan is always
waitin' for me there.
Some of 'em ring twice, and some five
times. 4 few even use the senators
ring of three One has to be careful
though. SOS not to hurt their feelings
when two or three ring at the same
time on different landings and the bells
have just announced that roll call is on
In the Senate.
"And besides" he concluded. just as
the little bell gave five sharp calls and
he showed the door shut, 'some OF the
boys around here think it's real funny
TO give a senator's call by combining
forces SOS each one only has 10 punch
once. 1t pays to get acquainted with
that bell sir.
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Curtains and Portieres.
Post Office at Magnolia, Va, Robbed

SUFFOLK, Va, May 4.-The second
post Office robbery in this section within
three days occurred Sunday night at Mag
nolia. Va. where entrance was gained
through window OF Richard p. Philhow-
srs store. in which the post Office is To-
Gated. According to the police. lot Of
stamps and money orders and small sum
of cash were secured. Dynamite was
found near the safe, but it had not been
exploded. Postmaster Philhower, who
has not yet been able to open the safe.
thinks the robbers were frightened away.
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Panels in Strong Color.

the Washington boys have won mentions
and awards.
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Tried to Kill Man He is Suing.

STANTON. Va. May Awhile the
streets were crowded last evening d. A.
kingan, d jewelcr. attempted to shoot
James A. Wehn. The bullet went up and
hit street sign and kingan was quickly
disarmed by a brother of Wehn. who was
near. Kingans wife is suing for divorce
and he has $4,000 damage suit against
Wehn charging him with being RESPONSE
BILE for the disruption of the family rela-
tionS
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Poll Tax Indicates Heavy Vote.

NORFOLK, Va, May Awhile no tab
ulation has been made OF the total possl-
BILE vote OF the city, according TO num-
bers who paid their poll tax prior to last
Saturday at midnight it is evident that
the voting list is now larger by more
than 1000 than it ever has been, even
before the constitutional provision making
the prepayment of pool tax a condition
precedent to voting. 1t is probable that
5000 have qualified to vote. The largest
previous number was about $500. In
terest in the coming local option election
induced the heavy qualification.
Evening star., 1909-05-04

Lightweight Oriental-stripe Tapestry
Couch Covers-just the kind wanted
for summer use.
Strictly reversible. finished with
fringed ends and sides-choice of red,
green. blue. yellow and tan colorings.
You'll find them equally as desirable
for draperies as portieres.
Usual $1.OO value at 49c tomorrow.
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Virginian Killed While Hunting.

ROANOKE. Va. May 4-Horace Nim-
mo. the eighteen-year-old SON of J. ".
Nimmo of Chamblisburg. Bedford coun-
ty. while hunting with his younger bro
ther Saturday evening fell over log.
striking his gun. which was discharged.
killing him instantly. The load entered
the head at the right ear. blowing out his
brains
Evening star., 1909-05-04

9olOtlOho VA q = AoOACh.
On larger scale are two or three in.
teresting solutions of a problem set in a
competition for country club. 10 be
built near Richmond. the most meritorous
Of which is by Wood. Dom & Deming
There are, in fact, several sets OF com
petition drawings; one for the Porto
Rico capitol. another for the New York
state prison. neither of which. however
were accorded to Washington archi.
tects. To this class of buildings never
theless. belongs the building for the Wal
ter Reed United States Army General
Hospital designed by Marsh & Peter
and the Y NJ. c. AS new home at Nor
folk. designed by Wood. Dom & Dem
ins-the latter shown by a photograph
and the former by beautiful per
spective. in color. rendered by ID. A.
Gregg The design for this hospital Is
without doubt of very special merit bu,
through its simplicity and reserve ii il
.ne OF the exhibits which might easily
be passed without notice.
On the fiat wall of the hemicycle tc
tho ri:ht and left sections have beer
allotted 10 the work of students in the
ateliers Of the George Washington Uni
versity and the Washington Architecture
Club-chiefiy the solution OF problems Sc
forth by the Society of Beaux Arts Ar
chitects, in which competitions some o.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

true to their pron'ises. That we
believe public sentiment the most
powerful weapon In the hands OF the
common people, and we earnestly urge
all county and precinct committeeman
and citizens to give their attention to
this matter aud by an Overwhelming
public sentiment cause the law-nDakers
to do the will of the common people.
Be II further
Resolved, That we extend vote Of
thanks to our senator and representa-
tive Of this senatorial aud representa-
tive district, for their earnest efforts
aud accomplishments In behalf Of their
constituents and, while We place conf
dence in their honor aud Integrity, We
earnestly ask them to support the
Governor lin whom We have great con-
fidence) in all his recommendations
before the special session.
Montezuma county, like many otherr,
gave its candidates an overwhelming
majority having full confidence In
their integrity to fulnll their platform
pledges as they promised.
Respectfully submitted,
J. l.. MORRISON,
II. v. PYLE,
w. H. BRUMLEY,
Committee.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30
Bear Creek Items.

jesse Robinson made a business trip
Dolores Tuesday, returning home on
the afternoon train.
Milton Nirden, Of Red Rock, has
been working for the K. q. 5. by help.
ing make break water.
Chas. Virden loaded two cans Of tele.
phone poles Wednesday, for the San
Juan Telephone Go.
w. w. Byers, county commissioner,
made a trip Ia Bear Creek Tuesday
returning to Dolores Wednesday.
Milt. Virden has new machine IN
In the way of manure spreader which
he has at work ON his farm.
VIM. Troxel started for the Fort
Lewis mesa last Friday where lie will
round up his cattle and bring them uE
to his ranch near Bear Creek for the
summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Baer moved Il
Rico last week, where he IL working In
mine
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30
Resolutions.

Dolores, Colorado, April q, 1909.
Owing to the fact that the platform
pledges upon which the entire state,
senatorial and representative tickets
were elected, have been repudiated by
the minority Democrats in cooperation
with the Republicans of the different
bodies Of the Seventeenth General
Assembly, the matter Of calling an
extra session Of the legislature for the
purpose Of compelling the senators and
representatives to redeem their pledges
to the people, is considered wise In the
judgment Of the Democrats OF Precinct
No. 3, In the County Of Montezuma,
and we heartily endorse the following
resolutions:
Resolved, That we earnestly request
the Governor to call an extra session of
the legislature for the purpose Of again
trying to enact Into laws the following
much-needed legislation: Initiative and
Referendum, Direct Primary Law,
Bank Guarantee Deposit Law and
other platform pledges. That we de
nounce in strongest terms the action Of
the senators aud representatives who
voted contrary to the platform pledges,
and applaud the members who were
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30
Young Turks Vic torious.

Constantinople, April 27.--The reign
Of Abdul Hamid ] I ended today with
the deposition and accession Of his
brother, MOhammed w. Parliament
has approved the decree Of deposition,
which recites that Hands acts were
contrary to the sacred laws aud set
forth long list of crimes. The firing
of lOl guns announced that . new
Sultan had been proclaimed. The
ceremonies were simple, the new ruler
coming from Galata through the streets
fined with soldiers and cheering thou
sands, and took the oath at the war
office. He then proceeded to the
Delmabagtche palace, where for many
years he WAS practically q prisoner
Martial law was relaxed tonight, the
people giving themselves up to the
celebration Of the victory Of the Young
Turk party and the end Of Hamid's .
reign. Cabinet problems are not settled
but it Is thought that Ahmed Ria will
be grand vizIier and his associates will
probably be Hiln,i Pasha, former
premier, as minister OF the interior:
david Beyras minister Of fin ance, an d
Bifaat Pasha a. minister of foreign
affairs. Sheik- u islam was supported
by the principal personages Of the
church when he issued the decree O1
deposition. He informed MOhanined
that he wac chosen Sultan by the will
of the church, parliament, army and
people. He was adinolished to serve
God and keep sacred the law, which
he humbly promised. When informed
Of the decision, Hamid replied: "''ris
the will Of Allah" Hamid's only
request was that he be allowed to die
in the palace where he was born aud
that his family be protected. He will
reside at the Palace Cheragan bat will
not be allowed to travel, owing to the
fact that II might cause complications.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

suspicion rested on . gang Of hoboes
in'esting the railway trAck not far
nom the depot and the Greeks went
after them with guns. The sheriff
hearing some shots fired rushed to the
scene where he found the hoboes lined
up and holding up their hands - high
as they could. He managed to quiet
the disturbance but none Of the stolen
goods were recovered.
jose Sanchez, formerly school teacher
In district No. Is, Las Animas county,
has brought auit against the school
board Of that district for his wages for
the remainder Of the school year. The
case promises Sensational development,
as Sanchez was discharged for alleged
Immoral conduct" which. consisted
Of giving public dances at the school
house.
Ninety-nine years In the state peni-
Tertiary was the sentence imposed
npon r. L. Whitehead by Judge Hun
ter of Las Animas, last week, for the
murder Of Wilber Lindsey last July.
When pronouncing sentence the judge
intimated that ne did not believe the
prisoner guilty, hut the verdict Of the
jury compelled him to impose the SEN
tence.
A dog imprisoned In store at Colo
RADIO Springs Sunday night amused
himself by getting into the show
window and chewing up two $3.50
bats, knocking down two lay figures
and wrapping several yards OF valuable
lace around his paws. He then tore q
big hole In a $3.50 cloak aud laid
down on il and went to sleep.
a special election to vote an increase
Issue Of bonds for the Bent 4 Prowers
County Irrigation district was held
Saturday at Lamar. by unanimous
vote 1t was decided to increase the bond
issue voted some time ago 81 900. 900,
making the entire Issue 81, 800, 900.
Several parties are already bidding for
the bonds.
| Mrs. F. G. Smith, the young wife OF
the manager Of the Rock Island hotel at
Limon, threw herself under the wheels
Of Union Pacific train Sunday morn
ing and was instantly killed. She left
. note stating that she feared that she
was losing her mind.
William Davidson, aged 20 years and
. veteran Of the Civil war, was found
dead at his home In Pueblo Sunday.
When found he had q Masonic charm
clasped In his hand.
At an election held. at Fort Morgan
last Saturday $4,000 In bonds wer'
voted for new school buildings, one II
town and two In the country.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

Rev. E. r. Evans, pastor Of the
Methodist church, preached his fare
well sermon at the Dolores school
building last Sunday, and lie and his
wife left for an evangelistic tour Of the
southern part Of the state and northern
New Mexico yesterday. Mr.. Evans
has been pastor in Dolores and at Leba-
non for the past eight months, while
Mrs. Evans has had charge OF the
primary department of the Dolores
public schools for the past four months.
Both of these good people have made
many friends while here who are sorry
to see them leave.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30
Government Land Thrown Open.
Durango. Colo, April 20, 1909.

Durango, Colo, April 20, 1903.
Notice Is hereby given that Fraction
al Township No. 80 North, Of Range 2
West, Of the New Mexico Principal
Meridian, has been surveyed and that
on the 25th day Of May, A. D., 1909,
said plat Of survey will be filed in this
office, aud OH and after said date thu
Office will receive applications for the
entry oflaasds In said township.
Z. H. Charlton, Register,
d. l.. Sheets, Receiver.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30
To the Public OF Dolores and Leb. no,

~ tuG fuUuC VI DOsOtSS Auo LeOou uOus
Preacher Evan 4. Evans and wife,
on the eve Of their departure for All
extended trip through the mountains,
eesire to thank In this manner, their
many friends and acquaintances in
Dolores and Lebanon, for the kind and
considerate treatment extended to them
by said friends and acquaintances dur
ing their stay Of the past eight months
in the beautiful Montezuma Valley.
Never will Mr.. and Mrs. Evans forget
the great number of kindnesses shown
them by many, at least of the people
Of the community, and the prayer ol
their hearts is that if on earth We shall
not meet again that we shall do SO uI
in heaven.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

DO YOU WANT TO GO TO COL
LEGE? II SO we can help you. We
have already put hundreds through
college by means Of our plan. Write
today for full information regarding
our offer Of u free scholarship In any
school or college, Address, Robert J.
Sherlock, 29-Sl East ed Street, New
York City.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30
From Our Exchanges. /.

Saturdays Telluride Journal.-A. F.
Harris, whip spent yesterday In Tellu-
ride, went down this morning to his
home in the picturesque and thriving
town Of Dolores, one Of the prettiest
villages In COlorado.-Mr. and Mrs. F.
b. Dilla came up from Dolores last
evening and stopped over night In
Telluride on their way to Ouray, where
they went this morning.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

The annual school election for dis
trict No. 4, will be held at the Dolores
school building Monday afternoon May
3rd, from one O'Clock To four O'Clock
According to the notices posted an
entire board Of three members II to he
elected. This Is All important election
and should he attended by all the
patrons of this district.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30
Just Received

seven cars Of Cooper Wagons and Bug
gies, all kinds and sizes, fully warrant.
ed, sixty-three years before the public
Extra poles, shafts, doubietrees, neck
yokes, etc. Call and see them and get
our prices. A. A. Rust, Dolores, Colo.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30
Notice.

II you are not subscriber to The
Star but receive sample copy or two
do not be afraid of receiving a bill for
same. This Ia one of our ways of ad-
vertising. Tske the paper and read 1t
and II you like it subscribe for 1t, II not
hand 1t to your neighbor, may be he
will like II,
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

A. g. SwenI, Grand Chancellor of
The Knights Of Pythias, arrived in
Dolores Wednesday and attended q
special meeting Of the Silver Star lodge
In the evening. A closed session was
held early In the evening after which
the Pythian Sisters were admitted aud
the evening spent socially.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

Martin Rush and family spent Sun
day with their daughter Mrs. Eden In
the valley. Mrs. Eden had feast pre-
pared for them In honor Of her fathers
birthday anniversary. Roast duck,
chicken and lettuce was among the
many good things.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

Manager Smell Of the San Juan 4
Dolores Telephone company, returned
from Bluff Wednesday. He reports
the poles all In except about four miles
In the valley, and says that the people
Of Bluff and vicinity are very entliusi-
astic over the prospects of soon being
able to talk with the outside world.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

A heavy wind from the San Juan
(probably caused by another "gusher"
loaded with red soil blew Wednesday,
giving the clouds reddish tint.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

J. M. Anderson's card appears in
The Star this week. When in need Of a
surveyor or civil engineer write him al
Arriola.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

The snow on the hillside south OF
town has about all disappeared. The
first of this snow fell the middle OF
last October, making nearly seven
months that snow has laid OH the
ground continually.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

There will be preaching services at
the Baptist church every Lords Day
at ii o. IN. and 1880 p. IN. A hearty
invitation 10 extended to you.
GEO. w. DIXON. Pastor.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

Mr.. Walker, who has been helper at
the r. g. 3. depot the past two months,
quit the job the first of the week.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

Pasturing horses in the town limit
seems to be permissible this spring
The marshall will hear a roar when he
enters on the pleasant duty Of collect
ing COW tax.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

Frank Fulcher got out stone for the
foundation Of James Belmears new
barn he will erect OH his sixth street
property.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

E. M. Millard has filed on home
stead about three miles southwest OF
Dolores and left yesterday with load
of lumber for house.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

A meeting Of Democrats was held In
f.. l.. Wilber's Office Tuesday evening
for the purpose of fixing the Seven
teenth General Assembly.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

DR.. Rentz returned from Colorado
Springs Saturday, where he was called
by the illness Of his wife, Mrs. Rentz
is improving in health, but is very
weak
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

John Eggers came down from his
COW camp on West Dolores Friday,
and moved his family up for the sum-
mer the first of the week.
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

For Sale-One good five-room house
and five choice lots, good well
pump and out buildings. A bargain II
taken at once. Situated on Eighth
street. In . fine locality with good
neighbon. Call on or address f. NJ.
Millard, Dolores, Colo. l-tf
The Dolores star., 1909-04-30

Jim Hammond drove to Mancos on
. visit Sunday.