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The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1916-04-21

II don't know" sasped Hill
Then an idea struck him. and he,
laughed aloud in relief.
See here," he said. she Is going
to a costume dance at the Milligans
tonight. Couldn't you go there with
me just before you leave for the boat.
and help me get things Strengthened
out? know it's lot to ask. but"
But you're not above asking" fin
ished Vanderpool with a laugh. Yea,
| think 1t could be maraged. I'll have
to go in these clothes. though. WIN
they let me in?'
I'll take care OF that" cried Hill
joyfully. where shall meet you?"
Call for me at The Calumet club.
at about twelve" said Vanderpool
II don't quite know how to thaI.k
you" began Hill. but the other stopped
him with a gesture
Il have been rs years without the
thing ! am helping you to get" said
he. DO you suppose l want you to
wait? Then. too. l rather like the idea
OF having you for a son-in-law. You'll
be good for Iris
'Er-yes." said Hill.
And now, get out, I'm busy" said
Vanderpool. tearing in half the letter
that he had just written.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1916-04-21
Homemade Filter.

A large, common flower pot is Gov
cred over at the bottom, the opening
and all, with a piece Of clean flannel
or of zinc gauze. Over this put .
layer of coarse gravel about three
inches deep and over the gravel lay
er of white sand of the same depth.
Above the sand put four inches OF
charcoal, broken in fragments. II
possible, use animal charcoal. Lay
over the top a clean, fine sponge that
covers it, or if you have not a sponge
a layer of clean flannel. The top lay
er, whether of flannel or sponge, Is
to be made sterile by frequent wash
ings and boiling. Set the filter in q
wooden frame and under it put .
clean vessel to receive the water as II
comes through the filter.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1916-04-21
CHAPTER XIX.
A Momentous Evening.

De Bush dined at the Milligans on
the night of the masquerade. and be-
sides the great painter there were Ed
wards and little Berry Forest, who
paints those fluffy landscapes. Blaume
ate there. too. and Theodore Pell. who
came in at salad-time, and absent
mindedly ate 1t all. while he told OF
seeing Pedro at Beer Peters place.
and of the splendid article which he.
Pell, had made out Of It, And as was
the custom of the house. when the
coffee cups had been drained for the
second time, Bell Milligan made them
all help to clear up. and get the floor
waxed, for 1t was nearly ten o'clock.
and before long the guests would be-
gin arriving.
Bell wore yellow costume with
sparkling things on 1t, and ornaments
Of the same sort across her forehead.
and to it she added an all-envelopinS
Bingham apron. while she superin-
tended the arrangements, her frank
chaff and the laughter which made
her so we'll beloved by all these IA
nous men. ringing clear.
ne ulIl Ieu WCAo i6hNoAs
the cellar, with its two famous kegs
OF October brew. was arranged for
those who chose to sit and drink to
the accompaniment Of dancing feet
upon the studio floor above: the tiny
kitchenette was crammed to its utter
most capacity with the good things
for supper, and at half past ten pre-
cisely the musicians arrived: thin
flutist, a fat German cellist. a dapper.
dyspeptic pianist, and tempera-
mental. hungry-looking violinist.
These took up their places around the
weather-beaten piano, and tucking
their handkerchiefs under their ckins.
prepared for the strenuous time that
was traditional Of the Milligans' par
ties. Around the walls we're couches,
and between them, on the floor, cush-
ions, to serve as seats.
Il wonder IL there are enough?"
said Don, and without waiting for an
answer, darted across the alley to
take from under the very head of
neighbor, the desired articles. with
which he presently returned. Mean
while, De Bush, gray-haired, dignified
despite his pirate costume. was SOL
EMMY sliding over the wax he flung
upon the floor, while on the balcony
Blaume, the poet-model. and Pell.
we're giving each other illustrations Of
the latest Gotch-Hackenschmidt
match, greatly to the detriment of
their costumes.
CTo BE CONTINUEDJ
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1916-04-21
By NINA WILCOX PUTNAM
(CooyriGht By Bobbs-MsrrilI COD

She gave laugh. a terrible, mirth,
less laugh. and clenched her hands at
her sides. rigidly.
Again you lie!" she flung at him.
Il am no prisoner! am going to
find my lover!"
And. turning swiftly. she flung open
the door. stepped out and closed 1t
after her, locking 1t as she did so.
Carmen" screamed Rowe, beating
on the panels. Carmen! love you!
Come back. and l will help you. Car
men!"
But Sonora Carmen Daussa was gone.
without money. without English. with
out the least knowledge of the city or
OF the way to turn-gone in search Of
her lover!
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1916-04-21
M atcho2

''Lucifer" matches ESQ called from
the sulphur with which they were
tipped) came into use about the year
1885 Since then matches have been
greatly improved. though, of course,
the main principle remains the same
About lS45 Schroeder of Vienna, pro
duced his "amorphous phosphorua,"
which was the beginning OF the inven-
lions that have resulted in the very
pleasant and almost perfect match
now in use.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1916-04-21
Not 4 Regular.

The tall blonde has Mrs. Malaprop
backed of the map when it comes to
reckless handling of the queens Eng
lish.
My cousin, Ignatz, has Joined the
navy" she confided to her friend.
is he a regular sailor?" asked the
short brunette.
mot yet" replied the tall blonde;
he is just a submarine, l guess"
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1916-04-21
PlunkvllIe News.

"Yes, my son is going to spend few
days In the city"
He'll git bunkoed sure"
We'll, he's sure of carfare hoznA
He's wearing q SO hill underneath q
pocous plaster On has 0hAGk"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28
Health Talk, by Dr.. VIM. Brady
Heat Exhaustion and Sunstrokc.

Most instances of alleged heat exhaustion
sunstroke reported in the press in reality
not what they seem. Extremely weather
brings collapse in many chronic Diseases and
this collapse is popularity supposed be sun
stroke heat exhaustion. Most cases of gcnu-
inc heat exhaustion nowadays seen board
great ships. in the stol<crs' hole. where the heat
terrific.
exhaustion ana sunstrokc. because The treat
mcnt OF the two conditions is radically differ
emit TO apply ice cold 10 the body OF a vic
tim OF heat exhaustion would hc dreadful mis-
take to place the sunstrollc victim in Il hot
bath would hc unfortunate.
Heat exhaustion occurs from continual en-
posture to great heat nol necessarily sunlightD
while at hard and cXhausting labor, as in Htok-
ing 1t furnace or firing engine. The skin
is cool and covered with clammy sweat: the
pulse small, weak. rapid; tho body tcmpera-
is normal OF below normal: the pupils are
probably diatcd, the mind is dun but con-
scious; in fact the condition is exactly tho same
shock from severe injury. The treatment
shock, fantinE collapse: Stimulation with
ntropin. strychnin", ammonia, adrepaln or
strong tea or coffee, but never alcoholic liquor.
which tends to lower tho body heat still fur
thcr. Apply external warmth in The shape OF
warm bath. h"t-watcr bottles, mild friction
the skin. Keep cold cloth on the head
SunstrOke Is similar to stroke OF paral sis
,apoplcxy, cerebral hcmorrhaIe) The victim
first feels weak, nauscated. dizzy haS a severe
headache, presently falls To the ground. The
skin is hot. rcd lorid dry tho pulse is
bounding, full strong, as III apopcXy; the
hrcatn ming is stcrtorous or snoring in apo
pl"Ay; tn" patient IL unconscious: the pupils
are contracted; tho body temperature is clc-
waited many degrees above normal uhis is not
always noted in apopcxy) Treatment con :
.sts Of cold bathing. or rubbing tho body with
pieces Of ice cncinas of cold water, ice cap on
head. sometimes bleeding and never stimula-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28
CRISIS IN MOTION PICTURE BUSINESS
ny FREDERIC !. iI,sKIN

aH,ucmc"- easily cot u contract for
500 n week The woman who plays
opposite him, often having the more
important part. and who grew up In
the movies, receives Slon.
SO tho Broadway people have all re-
ccivcd the salaries Of movie stars and
'hcN have been almost as numerous AZ
fchl stars OH clear night. They en-
PLAIN where a large part OF the ,rc-
mchdonS movie Investment has gone
Talent from the Legitimate stage has
not been the only extra NaEancc of this
rusty young Industry. however keen
ohpcttion between Il nlsnbcr of strong
companies. all, up To Il few wears ago.
earning immense sums. mas led To
lavish expenditure in ali lines For
example. few YEARS ago. settings
wore made up with the hclp OF ,aint
and papicr-maChc. but witltout much
expense. Now there ia :: passion for
tn" genuine among directors who fair
~ "ut-Helasco Kelasco. Crowds. TOO.
have grown in size at AN alarminl.
rate. y few wears ago a great hat,lc
seen" would be enacted with the help
OF perhaps 100 supcrs who would
charge across tho Sccnc again and
again Now thousands arc often used
directors salaries ar" another soar
ing item. Whcr" a couple or hundred
used To he high weekly stipend.
twelve hundred Is not unusual now
y brilliant Young director was re.
Gently given charge OF tho making OF
fancful hlm with "a tropical setting.
lie forthwith jourucych 10 a tropi,.,l
island. taking hundreds of people win
nam. Having found suitable and per
i"ct!y authentic setting. he proceeded
to build a whole city and hire a native
population tor H. Then hc went ahead
with his picture. The president Of thu.
company became alarmed AZ the bills.
took The first boat for tho island and
threatened tho director with DISCHARGE.
demanding that hr surrender tho scrip,
"i TIA" scenario at once. The dir.cto,
explained that the script was All in
Sidc mis- head. $" they had to lot him
finish the picture. which he did ut (,
hred him--and rival company hired
him a; a larger salary
Hut they all agree that this gay bust
ness Is about over; that the motion.
picture industry has passed through
It's first youth. and sowcd it's wild oats.
The headache and tho debts are nov
coming on, and 4 period Of hard. solid
ana conservative cndcavor.
one encouraging symptom is that IN.
companies are paying more and more
for their ideas II has been widely
charged that the movies have been
monuments OF physical cxiravacancc
and perfection. with very littic brains
back OF them. The banal sentimental
ity. the slap-stick farce. tile spnctaclc
emphasizing mere bi=ncss for its own
sake. devoid OF taste and idea. have
had large part in the film produc-
ton. Eut more and more pictures are
appearing that mcri, the consideration
Of the most critical, and there Is every
reason 10 believe that the elevation OF
the cincmaPlaN toward a real artistic
standing viii z" on apacc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28
News Of Fifty Years Ago
HFrom The liichmond Dispatch Aug. Is, 1861

a Dec" the ] 5s. TIT The sss;
arEims TO learn. the art Of ducling. we have.
munkcy River between two very black NEGROES
in which ono Of the participants, George Thorn.
S Sn w. Sm t a,n ns wa s'isny huri
wife. was the cause OF the light
cents m '%er namG YESTERDAY cotton sold for 30
usual aetiyy the tobacco rSe S " %ete ,ne
burg is setting TO be the greatest OF the mar
North Carolina. ' ""'
,, The frs. bale of the new cotton crop We,
Yesterday Troush, 50 cents per p pH het an%
when the sale was, announced there was great
assembled. """ '"' farmers
Fayct1e MeMulin has obtained in the courts
Virginia and Tenmcssce Railroad Company for for
the burning of his house. which burning was
passing locomotive.
:, Mrs I,eonidas Polk. wife of the Confederate
girls in HE city of SashTe, Tenn se"c on tS the
opening day she had hfty-two scholars
confirms Inc report printed yesterday that 18th" tho
articles OF peace between Austria and Prussia
nav" been signed up all right.
General Sicklcs has declined the appointment
{" hG res"lar army lie says he started in
remain such
Yes,srlay was Of the loye,lest of the
that reminds us all that the fail season is near
a at nand hon., the beauty of the day helped ,he
none Of The Richmond pastors complained OF
meaEer congregations. In fact, all of the
churches we'll filled with dcvout wor-
shiperS-Some Of them more less deyout and
some even stilt less perhaps. In the afternoon
the people went out strollinE. and the streets
We're more crowded than they have been n
amy sunday afternoon since last fall.
IT, EiNes Pollard has published in the Rich
moud Examiner letter his sigma
tur". which seems to be bitter attack every
body in general. the Hewitt family and the
editorial and rcpororial OUTFIT of the Dis
patch. in particular. lie says that in due time
he will prove that he never assaulted Mr..
Hewitt and never used unsccmly language
that gcntlcmans wife 1t is to be hoped that
Mr.. Pollard make this statement good. but
il will take very straight evidence to convince
the public that his conduct in the Hewitt az
fair what should have been the work OF
accomplished Southern gentleman; that s,
such in his sober moments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28

Mrs. II. I.-Iicmovc the outside rind OF the
melon :,td SrrapG out the soft inside. Cut the
rind int" strips Line a porcelain kettle with
vine leaves, lay in the rind in alternate layers
with more grape leaves, pour in little cold
water, cover the kettle closely and steam the
contents for three hours. DO not let the rind
boil during this time. Drain the rind and throw
into cold water. Soak for two hours, drain
ing and adding fresh. cold water every hour.
Put into the preserving kettle three pounds OF
grannlatcd sugar and quart Of water and
bring to boil, skmmng off the scum as il
rises t" the surface. When the no
longer rises. drain 1.-THE rind and drop il into
the boiling Sirup when the rnd is clean and
very tender hut not broken. remove and lay
upon plattcrs while You add to the strip two
sliced lemons and two ounces OF ginger.
Eoii for fifteen minutes. Pack the rind care
fully in glass Jars: fill those overnoWine with
the boiling sirun and seal tightly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28
SEEN ON THE SIDE.
More About Nc,,,.,s T.,

More About Nciiie's Eyes.
Sir. YOU seem 50 wumdrous wise
hcm You sing of Ncllic's eyes.
Nud YOU Sush with such dclirh, :.
't their merry. laughing light
THAT We wonder how YOU see
:" much OF their witchcry.
Lost II he tho facts disclose
You were too close to Ncllics nose.
Ent 10 think such things OF you.
NY dear sir. will never do.
t"r YOU arc too Staid to kiss
lslps rt such Il Haunting miss.
Though You bless the light that lies
IN her haunting. dark blue eyes.
i'td Nou near Ncils saucy nose
seeking what those eyes disclose?
Man, your wife will break Your noddle,
Which She now docs fundly coddIe
" She learns that Ncllic's eyes
faNe opened yours ami made you wise.
CRlTlCUS. .
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28

CENATOR CClBEESONSN ictovy over former
~ Governor ColQuitt i'll the Democratic run,
off primary III Texas, may be regarded rot
only as a triumph for Senator Culherson hui
as distinct viNG!CatiOn OF President Wilson,
particularly III respect IL his course i'll Mex
lean affairs. AS between a Democrat, and =
Republican, il is conceded that the election or
return OF the Democrat would have indicated
practically nothing as 10 the Presidents Men
lean policy. for Texas is safely Democratic in
any
But this contest was between two Demo
Gratis, and the issue seems 10 have been clear
cut. II was between support of and opposi-
ton TO the Presidents administration @; Men
lean affairs with Senator Culberspn standing
square'y for Endorsement of the Presidents
course. and Ex-Governor ColQuitt criticizns
and taking exception 10 his methods On this
issue the fight wage6. and on this issue
Senator Culherson was Overwhelmingly vic
torious.
Not even excepting those who have large
property interests in Mexico. the people who
are most vitality concerned with this countrv's
relations with Mexico are those who live in
the border States, OF which Texas is The great
est. Those Immediately on the border have
al stake not only their property bur their
lives. II is not likely that questions OF or
sanization or "regularity' weigh with then,
IN determining which course 10 follow or
ndorse They would take such steps or sun
port such men. as they believed would most
certainty tend 10 assure their safety And
after years of familiarity with conditions
gained from that best OF teachers practical
experience. no people in this country are so
well qualified as they TO Judge whether 2
policy is weak and vacillatinC'' or is dictated
by sound craftsmanship. II the Presidents
hopeful and helpful policy toward Mexico
were only dreamy. altruistic theory as adj
vocates OF active intervention and his other
opponents term it, none would be quicker TO
denounce II, none would be quicker to seek
a substitute for it, than the Texans
Assuming, unwarrantably. that Texas cares
only for its own safety and disregards the
great end OF Mexico S eventual upbuldinr il
is plain that the Presidents policy meets the
state s requirement. that a course shall be
SNAPPED that will protect her citizens and her
territory. II is also clear. from another de-
velopment Of this primary. that opponents of
the Presidents Mexican policy walk hand i'm
mana with opponents OF his policy toward the
ieutomc allies. In counties in which there
was large German-Amercan vote ma
Jority voted against Senator Culbcrson and
hence. against the President
voting together, they did i'm Texas their
cereal is iorerunner of the abundant proofs
the country will supply of its confidence that
Fresloeht wilson S policies, throughout his
trying term, have been guided by honor and q.
rlght-the TWO watchwords of his admins
tration--and have worked for the rond of
the nation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28
MONDAY. AUGUST =, 1915.
Practical Illustration OF Paper Shortage

8 "A .TTENTION frequently has been called by
"a The Times Dispatch to the alarming
Shortage of white paper available for news
spaper purposes. and warning has been
sounded that actual paper famine was
sgrayely threatened. The tmeliness OF this
swarnipg has been accentuated by the an
OF our contemporary. the Sun. of
sDurham, y. c., that ii has found il neces
Esary to discontinue its Saturday issue. on ac-
count Of tho scarcity of newsprint paper To
most Virginia readers the regrettable plight
fof the Sun will cause no inconvenience, but
at will serve practical illustration of what
this newspaper has consistently preached. and
immediate necessity for rigid
ECONOMY In white paper.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28
At The Grave Of Joseph Rodman
nrHkC.

Now is the food Of summer at its
height.
And though the fragrant rosc
trimSons within the garth. an,!
on the sward
Daisies are pied. and still the king
cup glowS,
And the thrush -luto&is divine dc.
light.
Muse, strike no golden chord!
Rather be thy strain pcnsivc, !. to.
day,
Have fingered where he lies
who hNnncd our hanr.r's stars n
century gone
Who viewed wood secret. with
;nointcd eyes.
And sang thc story Of tic "Culprii
In measures clear as dawn.
The rlaintive voices of the cbbins lido
spoke softly to the reeds
Where. wrapt in dream the
nIarshos spread around:
And there were stretches OF fair ann
Der mcads.
And seen between tree arches, green
and wide.
Tile simmer OF tho Sound
And there were low leaf n,urnurs.
but the sense
That iirmcst held in thralI
Was that Of dissolution. OF lost
years,
or time departed far beyond recall;
The place was Girdlcd with tho lInmi.
ncncc
&C pathos and Of tears
Fears for tho poet, dtnd 30 long ago.
The poet dead so yourg'
! #:w thc clutcliuE lcniacic3 OF
the Town
Dncrrcpina TO tho grave whcrcon
hung
One droopinR flag. diinmed by tho rain
and SNOW.
.Na crown for his rcnown.
one dropping Tag! Gladly we garland
those
Heroes who led and blcd
For our beloved land. to right her
wrongs:
What in the future, shall Of us he
said
If We forget. yea scorn the long re-.
p"sc
OF those who sing hor songs:
Clinton Scollard. In New York sun.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28

iie had no stomac h for the army but had pre-
seuted himself for examination with a sure
trick up his sleeve To work his ticket" He
physically perfect but his eyesght was
shockius-so bad indeed that the sergeant
thought the doctor should him.
First class physically" pronounced the doc
tor. but when the medical man applied the eye
tests the would-he recruits sight appeared much
worse than when the serg cant had him in hand
NO, my man; with sight like that, you're
for the army said the medico But
YOU ought to get glasses. Say. I've pair
like microscopes, and If YOU with them you
have them"
The spectaclcs produced and fitted on.
and the recruit a, once cried, "oh, see splcn-
didly!'
DO YOU now said the doctor. with sarcasm
Take him aloug. sergeant. and get him sworn
in. There's no glass in the spectacea'--I'i,t
hurch Chronicle Telegraph
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28
City's Stables and Public Health


|NY1HEN Chief Sanitary Inspector Tuck es-
Wv planned TO the Administrative Boa I'd
that the city's Health Department found it
hard to convince owners of private stables
that they must keep their property clean,
when the city's own stables were in a notori-
ously fnsanitary condition, one of the boards
members is said to have characterized the
inspector as ''impertinent" Notwi,hstand-
Ing his Official and administrative condemna-
|tton, the public will be inclined 10 agree with
Inspector Tuck.
Z If the STRENGTHENING Department along
with its other privileges. assumed the right
Ito disregard the sanitary ordinances it was
mot to be wondered at that ordinary citizens
(swere at loss to understand why those ordi-
nances should be applied to them. However
there Is ground for hope now After years
of complaint the Police Department was per
suaded to stop speeding its vehicles In the
lsame way, the citys Health Department may
eventually succeed in prevailing on the city's
STRENGTHENING Department to obey the ordi-
nances designed to protect the public health.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28

There is one class or men sNccied Ivy the
war with whom neither this country nor any
other Will feel amy particular sympathy; they
are tho cNpatriatc Americans whose Anglo
phlic tendencies induced them to Gcscr, this
country and take M their abode i'll Great
Britain. where life WAS more ~ their liking
Some OF them have acquired British citizen
ship. hut when CONSUMPTION was rosoricd To
the! tried To invoke the American Has ~ Keep
them from the trenches, The trick will work
neither with Great Britain nor this country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28
lIeerschn,tn I'inr.

j. j. F.-TO color q mcerSChaum pipe, wrap
the bowl of tho pipe with a buckskin cover and
do not smoke IL too fast. II will then color
evenly. care should he exercised to prevent
II from getting too hot. There is no method in
practice in this country where 4 Colorcd
schauin pine could be given its former white
ness. In Germany. whore the pipes made,
AT the factories there is process of bleach
ing. but when pipe is one" rolorcd the whole
body &C the pipe is affected.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-28

preston" When the facts ot this lstcSt out.
burst OF rrussian kunur are scucrally
known. they will produce an ''ncNaceaNle inn
preston which will moi be confined TO
France. hut will he tolt hy the whole NC the
civilized world and will cuuhrm it's certainty
that for the PEACE ot the world rruSSianism
must he crushed