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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-02-15
ANOTHER LANDMARK
rs NOW IN ASHES
I'D Commercial Hotel Fell Victim to
Flames Tuesday Morning. Or
igin of Fire Unknown.

The Commercial Hotel, which ha
been temporarily closed but still cor
ained its full equipment, burned t
De ground Tuesday morning from
ire which started a little before tw
clock, the origin of which is still
Mystery. From the time the fire wa
discovered there was no chance t,
ave any part of the building or it
&0ntents as the interior was well en-
eloped in flames. 1t was large two
tory structure and, together witt
he furnishings, was valued at ovel
85 900. c. @. Farrar owned the prop
Irty and carried $4,000 insurance on it
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Stellmon, who
i've in the residence just south of the
Iotel, had returned but few moments
before from a party at the Robert
Wright home and were preparing to
retire when Mr.. Stellmon looked out
of his window and noticed the flames
which were then roaring fiercely in
the ancient hostelry. He hurriedly
donned his heavier clothing and ran
{he two blocks to the fire station
Ehere he sounded the alarm. With tho
inception of the guests just returning
rom the aforesaid party, the town
vas wrapped in slumber. It was a
.xery cold night and at that hour when
<he Sand Man is supreme ruler of the
calm. People were slow to respond
~ the unpleasant call, and by the time
u hose cart was on the scene and line
1pnnected to nearby hydrant, it was
lear there was nothing to do but pro-
3@ct the three residences in the imme
Hate vicinity. This was done effect
zvely while the flames Tapped greedily
II the superstructure of the big frame
knilding, and soon It's walls bulged
md could sustain the heavy roof no
hnger. A stiff breeze sprang up from
tie northwest and greatly augumented
the danger of the fire. spread to the
ather buildings, but five-inch blank.
~ of snow assisted materially in pre-
venting this. When further danger
vas practically over the crowd sought
comfort in the warm beds it had re
left and only a few watch
ers remained to guard the scene.
This building was erected in 1903
~ Dr. Powell, a pioneer physician, of
HE community and was designed for a
hospital, for which purpose it served /
for several years. Thereafter it was
bperated by Mrs. Riggs as a rooming
4ouse, and about ten years ago, Mr..
hrrar, the present owner took charge
n it and equipped it for hotel pur-
2oses. He had so conducted it during
aost of the succeeding time until last
!nmmer, when he took charge of the
nodern Nezperce Hotel, which he is
1ow operating. For a while he used
|he old Commercial as rooming house
N overflow occasions, but recently
'Ae place had been entirely unoccu
ned, except by the furniture and
Equipment which had never been
moved.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-02-15
HARTIN THoRsEN WINS scHoL
ARSHIP.

In the final announcement of the
Winners of the SIS scholarship awards,
made Idaho farm club members by the
onion Pacific System, appears the
hame of Martin Thorsen of Nezperce
IS one of the IS lucky lads in the
tate.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-02-15
FOR CLEARWATER ROAD
KAMIAH TO GREER
Bill in Legislature by space.-Anoth-
er Would Drop Commissioner
of Education.

An appropriation bill of particular
interest to the Clearwater region in
troduced in the Idaho legislature Sat
urday was house bill No. ls4, by
Space of Clearwater, carrying $685.,
600 for the completion of the construc-
tion of the Clearwater highway. This
is the first highway bill to be offered.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-02-15
Gan a MISTAKE.

"All Mistake" the Winchester
play which win be given here Hondya
evening, Feb. 19 The funds from this
play will 60 to the athletic association.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-02-15
|roday's Local Market Quotations.

Butter, 40c. Eggs, 25c.
q With little grain being offered for
|eale on the local market, and very
sluggish demand, white wheat varie-
lies are quoted at 95c and red at 92e.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-02-15
ANNUAL SUMMARY IDAHO CROP
PRODUCTION FOR 1922.

The aggregate value of the 81 prin-
cipal crops grown in Idaho this year
wal $70I59l 900 and compares with
s66 $4,000 for 1921. These values
are based on farm prices prevailing
Dee. list. Although the total volume
Of production was slightly less this
year than last, prices of the majority
of produces were higher.
1920 1927
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-02-15

Total value Of 21
principal crops 7o,5sl, 900 ee,se2 900
Total value of
farm animals e5,7l7OOo 59,667 900
Total value of
wool clip 100000 2;252 900
Evening star., 1923-10-07
SUNDAY STAR wAsHINaToN ID c. ocToBER 4 12s-PARr

would happen. hsd crammed pack
age OF food In their pockets and sta
TONED themselves at the door of
the public entrance before daylight.
Among these was Black Moses. whose
stentorian voice could be heard ha-
fanguing those about him at Intervals
as the morning wore away. The
theme Of his discourse was his pro-
found and intense belief In Clinton's
innocence; its invariable conclusion
O passionate desire to get at the
truth OF q mystery which Moses stig-
matixed In unprtntable language.
Tell We Master Clinton's as inno-
cent as any BARN + one o. them cot
tages," insisted Black Moses for the
hundredth time. holding forth with
undiminished ardor as the time drew
near for the sitting Of the court.
"He could no more do foul thing
like that there nor our district nurse.
Wild and skittish he may ha' been as
lad. but there's a difference be-
tween sowing yer wild oats and do
Ing murder! He never did itv
He might ha' done 1t In a temper"
said voice. Were all liable to
that at times"
Evening star., 1923-10-07
THE DOUBLE CHANCE
Fascinating Romance Of Wrongly Aossd Hero md Loyal Seetheat
BY J. S. FLETCHER
Author of ~RaynerSads AmaIgammios," etc.
utlor of ~Royner,SAds Amalgumaion,. etc.

nersley suddenly realized with an
awful sickening of heart that once
more fate was against him, and that
he stood there suspected of murder!
1t was only sprinkling OF men
that went down the shaft at Man.
nersley Main next morning. Those
who went were the sort of men
stoHdtty of temperament which can
not be broken down.
AS for the rest Of the population
OF the new village, 1t. like the people
OF the old. man and boy. woman and
child, gave itself up without reserve
to discussion of the terrible traE-
edy of the previous evening. For the
news had spread like wildfire as was
inevitable In 80 small and tightly
packed a place. and everybody had
known 1t ere midnight. And 1t nat
urally presented itself In a crude and
primitive form.
Mr.. Clinton, who got three years
penal servitude for forging his un-
cle's name a while back. had broken
out of prison and come home and
stabbed poor Sir Robert to the heart
In his own study, and II he had not
been caught in the very act--well,
hands had been laid on him the very
minute after 1t was done! He was
safely locked up. and Sir Robert was
dead and gone-forever!
Long before breakfast time that
morning the newly built courthouse
at Mannersley in which, SO far. moth
Ing more serious than a few charges
of drunkenness and poaching had
of miners determined to hear what
went on when Clinton was brought
up before the magistrates.
Some or the men, knowing what
Evening star., 1923-10-07

mare. Although he had never closes
his eyes since tho event which was
still lowering In dreadful scarlet and
black before them he was so wide
awake as to believe himself in
dream or trance or gone out Of his
senses.
He stared his astonishment at a
young solicitor-with whom he had
had many q lark in boyiizh days, re-
cent enough-who was glibly setting
forth the case against him. He
heard all Rowland Parke said as II
Rowland Parke was q puppet gifted
with miraculous powers of speech.
"And as your worships we'll know"
Mr. Parke was saying, ut Is the
usual practice In these cases merely
to give evidence OF arrest. and then
to ask for an adjournment. But in
this case. as ! shall hope to show
your worships. there are two reasons
why / should bring before you the
case In full--at any rate, as 1t
presents itself now. The first Is that
we have sufficient and most full evil
dence to show why your worships
should. without further delay. COM
nit the prisoner. who Is now, by
what is alleged to be his own
Evening star., 1923-10-07
where was that bodyr.

Where was that bodyr'
'It was lying across writing
desk. There was "a curious-looking
a sort Of foreign looking knife or dag
ger. on the desk"
"Dr. Ghilde told you that SIR Robert
was Sead?'
Yes, SIR" "a;
And In consequence of what Mt
Quinton told you. you took the pris-
oner into custodyT'
'T did"
Did he say anythingr
HE seemed dazed. He muttere0
something about conspiracy Other
wise he said nothing"
Now, / want to ask you q further
question, inspector. You are awsre,
of course. that the prisoner was SEN
fenced to three years penal servf-
tude rather more than two years ago,
and that he has recently made his
escape from DartmoorT
Yes. sir"
When did you hear Of that?"
We'll, at once, but ! kept the
knowledge TO myself for certain
reasons"
r0NrrrrNyYTrp TNMnRR0w
Evening star., 1923-10-07

hour. he effected an entrance to Sir
Roberts study and was all but
caught in the very act which we say
he committed.
Clearer evidence than that which
I shall give you has. I venture to
say. never been put before a bench OF
magistrates. Call Inspector Hing
worth.
Tae police inspector, consequential.
and proud because of his recent pro-
motion, looked around the court dur
ing the initial processes of the wit
ness box with calm dignity.
Inspector Illingworth, you were
hastily teiephoned for last night from
the castle about half-past miner"
"I' was"
you went there at onceT
~ did"
ION arriving found the house,
find--what did you see?"
"Onn arriving ! found the house.
hold in a state Of confusion. was
shown at once into the late Sir Rob-
ert's study. There I found Dr., Childe.
Mr.. Quinton. Mr.. Stead, Mr.. Dauncey,
the butler, and the prisoner. Sir
Clinton. ! saw the body Of the late
Sir Robert"
Evening star., 1923-10-07

II tell thee he never did It," vocif-
Grated Black Moses, "and I'll feight
thee or any man + Mannersla az
said he did Walt till all this mys-
tsry's over. and ome on yer'll SEQ
summat."
Within q moment OF the doors be-
Ing opened the court was packed 10
It's last corner. Outside hundreds
waited eagerly to hear what news
could be passed to them from the
favored ones within. And as that
news came, bit by bit, the friends of
the accused man--which means prac.
ally the whole crowd--felt their
hearts become a. lead and their
hopes sink lower and lower
For the whole story, as II was told
to the countryside magistrates who
had hastened to flll the bench, seemed
so simple. so devoid Of anything sa-
voring of the mysterious! It was
just a plain. straightforward story,
sordid. brutal, horrible-but, above
all. on the face of 1T. a story which
seemed impossible OF contradiction.
To Sir Clinton Mannersley, sitting
closely guarded in the dock, the whole
thing seemed like a horrible night
Evening star., 1923-10-07

dastardiy act, Sir Clinton Mannsrsiey.
for trial; the second. that we believe
1t may allay q certain feeling OF
suspicion In this immediate district
that he Is q deeply wronged man.
Into that question need not go
1t Is a fact well known to all OF us
that there II distinct belief In this
village that he IL such a man, and it
will be well to show those who hold
1t that he 10 not
"Now. briefly, your worships. the
facts are these: The prisoner nearly
hree years ago was found guilty at
Clothford Assizes Of forgery and was
sentenced to three years penal servi-
tude. A fortnight ago he escaped
from Dartmoor. shall show you
that he made his way here: that he
came here with a grievance against
his uncle, our late greatly, respected
friend. Sir Robert Mannersley; that
he was heard to express sentiments
which, In view of what has hap
pened. can only be taken as direct
threats; that he lurked about the
place, and was harbored by people
who should have known better; and
that, after hiding in the strawberries
of the castle last night for nearly an
Evening star., 1923-10-07
CONTINUED from Yesterdays Star.)
WHO'S WHO IN THE STORY

SIR ROBERT MANNERsLEY. nobleman Of
anc:en' tit.e and vast estate on which
VARIABLE mines have been found. He 10
devoted to h s beautiful daughter,
PHILLIPA. who Is Lady Bountiful OF the
farm and mining community sne ~
love with, and believes innocent OF
charge Of forgery, her cousin.
CLINTON MANNERSLEY. heir to the estate.
who has sown harmless Wild oats. but de-
clares himself innocent Of the forgery OF
his uncIe's name. though he cannot con-
vince the latter. He escapes from pr Son
and takes 'efuge with
MRS BRITTEN, his old nurse. who believes
HIM innocent, and her son,
jim his fosier-brother, who Is . somewhat
radical miner.
Evening star., 1923-10-07

CONTINUED TOMORROW.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13
A Successful Institute.

The Eleventh Normal Institute Dis
trict which has just closed its session in
Mancos is regarded by all as the most
successful one ever held in this section
of the State. The total enrolment
reached 212 and the interest and attend
ance kept up to the very last. During
the past two weeks a number of men
and women prominent in public and
educational affairs of the State visited
US and made addresses before the
teachers.
The success of the Institute was due
in great measure to the indomitable
spirit shown by the County Superinten-
dent of Schools of Montezuma County.
Her ability-displsyed as leader was
only characteristic of the good work
she carried through so successfully
after a recent and serious operation.
Each and every one were loud in their
praise of her achievement. However.
the entire credit of the success of the
Institute is due to the Executive
Committee in their selection of the
very best Instructors and the loyalty
displayed by the people of Montezuma
County. Mrs. Hutchings was ably
assisted by Miss Nell B. McCarty,
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13
OBITUARY.

Bryan Morrison was born at Arriola
July 9th, 1898. being nearly "a years of
age, and attended school at Arriola
until he was eight years old when he
came to Dolores with his parents and
stood at the head of his class when he
graduated from the Dolores School at
the age of seventeen. Later he
attended the Barnes Commercial
School of Denver where he stood
second in a class of 45O. After this
he took the Y. M. C. A. Electrical
Course in Denver. After completing
his course in school he was employed by
Standard Chemical Co. as electrician,
until the World War broke out and
then he was the first under draft age to
enlist from Dolores. In the war he
was in the signal service and when the
arrnistice was signed he was discharged
from Camp Lewis of Washington,
thereupon he returned home and en-
gagged in the stock raising business
with his father.
About year ago he was given a
Government position as bookkeeper on
the Government Highway and in April
of this year he was transferred to the
Biological Department and was in the
active discharge of his duties when he
met his death. He was an honored
member of the local Post of the Amer
ican Legion.
He leaves to mourn his early depart
ure, his father, Senator J. L. Morrison.
his mother, Bertha Morrison, one
brother, John Morrison. He was pre-
ceeded in death by two sisters and one
brother.
The funeral services were held from
the Opera House last Sunday afternoon
under the direction of the American
Legion. Rev. C. L. Flanders preached
the sermon and the music was furnished
by quartette composed of Mr.. and
Mrs. B. F. Greene. r. S. S. Fox and
Mrs. Grant Hughes. He was buried
in the Dolores Summit Cemetery be-
side his brother, Jesse. who was killed
by lightning three years ago this
month.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Superintendent of Schools of La Plata
County. Mrs. Anna c. Bell. Superinten-
dent of Schools Of San Juan County and
Professor o. d. Smith, Superintendent
of the Mancos Schools.
The executive Committee is proud
indeed that due to the loyal support
which the people of Montezuma County
have given the closing of the session
is marked as one of the most successful
in the history of the Eleventh Normal
Institute District.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13
COMING.

II. Masten Risley, Optometrist and
Eyesight specialist. will be at the
Southern Hotel Monday and Tuesday.
July % and "a. It's just plain common
sense. The more carefully your eyes
are examined the more sure you are of
comfort and satisfaction. NY method
is careful, scientific and accurate.
Consultation invited.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

C. L. Flanders and Charles Bear
motored out to Lewis Tuesday evening
to assist in completing the organization
of Modern Woodman camp at that
place. There were a number of Wood
men present from Cortez to assist in
the ceremonies. Lewis now has a
Camp of nearly forty members as we'll
as an organization of Royal Neighbors.
Deputy Frank Pinkstaff is "go-get-
er" when it comes to writing woodmen.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Bring the family to Dolores Thursday
of next week, pitch your tent. in the
park and have an outing while attend
ing Chautauqus. The men folks can
fish in the Dolores river in the forenoon
and the ladies and children can attend
the Junior Chautauqua. The second
cutting of hay is up and there isn't
much doing anyway.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

The business houses in Dolores will
be closed during the afternoon Chau-
tauqua entertainments. They will
open again after the entertainment so
that persons that do not arrive in town
it time to do their shopping before
three o'clock can do it after the pro-
gram closes.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Kendree left
Wednesday for Ophir. Mr.. Kendree
has had charge of the local depot for
the past month while c. W. Lilly was
off on a vacation. MIR. Kendree's
pleasant, kindly manner has made him
many friends in Dolores.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13
$1,000 Reward.

Strayed from pasture on Sagehen one
white mare branded two bars on left
hip, and one iron gray horse with white
spot on forehead. Return to Bill Den
nison, Arriola and receive reward.
l4pl6
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

R. w. Lockett is home visiting his
mother, Mrs. Lottie Lockett, after
several months spent with an oil survey
outfit working in Utah, Arizona. New
Mexico and Colorado.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

All auxiliary members will please
meet on Wednesday afternoon July 1s,
instead of Thursday July 10, at the
home of Mrs. Spence Thomas. On
account of the 18th being the first
daY of Chautauqua.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Remember that the biggest and best
Chautauqua ever held in Montezuma
county opens at Dolores Thursday of
next week. Season tickets for adults
$3.50, for children, under IL years,
SLIPS. Ten entertainments in all. Be-
sides lots of fun for the boys and girls
at the Junior Chautauqua. The Junior
Chautauqua is absolutely free.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Leroy Butter entertained fifteen Of
his little friends at his home on End
Street, Wednesday afternoon July IL.
The birthday cake had five candle es.
Dainty refreshments were served and
all report good time.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Mrs. G. P. Moore and granddaughter
Arvada Lynch, left Sunday for Denver
where they will visit with Mrs. Moore,
son, Joe.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Mrs. D. A. Gregg was called to Okla
homa. City Monday on account of the
death of a nephew. The young man
was employed on railroad in California
when the accident occurred.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13
"0oLDEN TRAIL" a picture of
the kIondike at the Opera House
July I4th.
$500 Reward

Strayed from near Cortez an iron
gray filley three years old, branded
lazy H bar on left shoulder. Return
to William HIgman and receive reward.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

O. T. Trimble and family, and Mrs.
Winnie Akin and daughter, Evelyn. left
Saturday morning for Grand Junction
for weeks visit with relatives and
friends,
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

R. E. Pryor and niece, Gladys Pryor,
and daughters, Ethel and Laura, anc
son, Johnny, visited Mesa Verde park
Friday and Saturday; returning in the
rain,
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Mrs. Norman Hammond of Cedar,
was passenger on Tuesdays Durango
train. Mrs. Hammond has been visiting
with relatives and friends in Dolores
and vicinity for the past week.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

A. S. Miller and family and c. H
Rash and R. w. Lockett went up the
river Wednesday for a weeks outing
and fishing.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Mrs. Mary Outlaw and daughter,
Rhoda, were over from Durango the
first of the week and visited Cortez.
Miss Outlaw expects to take charge of
the Telephone Office at Cortez the first
of August,
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

DR.. E. E. Howell and family anc
Alma Wilber returned Sunday from
a weeks visit in Mesa. The journey
was made by auto.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

A full dinner pail is fine thing to
have, but full stomach is heap more
satisfying.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

T. T. Stuart of Little Rock, Arkansas
arrived in Dolores Sunday and is visit
ing with his brother, P. H.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

The fronts of the Dodge-In Restaur-
ant and Hutchings' barber shop have
been frightened with coat of paint.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

a. eDarse you have a right to voice
- oinion. So has the fellow you
oon1unn for voicing his.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Mrs. Martha Wilson left yesterday
for Vance Junction. Mrs. Wilson is
going to cook for the boys who are
building the flume at Ophir.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Andy Majors and Mrs. Martin Jack
son of Lebanon, left Wednesday fol
Leonard Colorado, to visit with Mrs. c.
L. Sparks.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13
Card of Thanks,

" Wish to thank our friends and
I[1ss for their sympathy and kind
1wn US IN our recent bereave-
/ ]. L. MORRISON AND FAMILY.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Porter motored
over to Electra lake Wedn esday for a
weeks fishing and camping.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

j. E. Johnson has been placed in the
Durango Jail for safe keeping.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Mrs. Nellie Fuqua, who has been
visiting her brother, Roy Hart, of this
place, left yesterday for her home in
Denver. Her son, Charles, accom-
panied her,
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Mrs. ]. B. Virden was down from
Bear Creek Friday shopping.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Mrs. A. L. Look returned Tuesday
from two months visit with friends
and relatives in Kansas and Lincoln,
Nebraska.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Mrs. J. A. Warren of Dove Creek,
returned home Sunday after week 8
visit with Mrs. R. S. S. Fox in this
Mace
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

ltsquite true that the Lord provides
our daily bread, but He expects US to
do the eating.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Tim Jones and son
visited Mrs. Jones sister, Mrs. Frank
Rocker, at Kings Sunday.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Mrs. Robert Wise of Towaoc, is visit
ing with her daughter. Mrs. Frank
Smith.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Martin Rush and family left Monday
for Electra lake where they will spend
a couple weeks camping.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Etoile and Laura Fox visited with
MIR. and Mrs. j. A. Warren at Dove
Creek the first of the week.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Rains have visited most parts OF
Montezuma county the past week do
ing much good.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

There will be no pictures at the Opera
House between July 10Th and 73rd
account Of the Chautauqus.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

NJ tsllow is able to spend money
16r>oe than he makes it, why work at
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

Leo Godfrey of Arriola, left on Tues.
days train for Denver where he will
visit with his mother.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

c. W. Lilly. agent at the local depot,
is back on the job after a month 5
vacation.
The Dolores star., 1923-07-13

ssA yoman's Sacrifice" at the
opoea House July 18TH.