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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-15
Growing Sentiment For GOOD Roads.

While the number of miles of good
roads which have been constructed by
State aid under the Shoemaker Road law
is not great, enough has been done to
demonstrate the economic value of good
roads aud to arouse general interest in
the subject throughout the State. The
Shoemaker Road law, which was enacted
few years ago, made an annual appro-
priation of $500, 900 to be used for road
making under the supervision of the high.
ways division of the Geological Survey.
The condition of this appropriation is that
the sum apportioned to any county must
he supplemented by an equal sum to be
contributed by the county. There has
been strong sentiment in many of the
counties against making acquisitions for
this State aid because of the necessity of
levying local tax to paJthe sum ap.
Iortioued to the county. Aud in the
counties the taxpayers form so large
proportion ofthe electorate that the Coun-
ty Commissioners find niggardly policy
the most popular among the voters. An
appropriation sufficiently large to pay
even one half of the cost of, say, ten miles
Of road would make serious increa Sc in
the county tax rate. and that increase the
officials, always look ing forward to the
next election. seek to avoid. In Balti-
more county the tax basis is so large and
the importance of good roads so well
understood that liberal policy prevails
and large appropriations for roads are
m ,de. But in this respect there is no
other county in the same class with Balti-
| more county In the next wealthiest
county. Frederick. the opposition to an
increase in the road tax and the use of
the State aid is most pronounced. In the
populous western counties nearly all the
main highways have been given over TO
turnpike companies, which have made
stone roads ami charge toll for the use OF
them This puts the cost of maintaining
the roads exclusively upon those who use
them, aud this practice is not unpopular
in those counties. OF course, the same
principle might be applied to the public
schools, 10 the courts and to all the other
agencies of government with the same
justice that it is applied to roads; but this
has not been suggested. In fact, the
theory is uusound, for those who travel
over good roads are not by any means the
I only ones to receive benefit from them.
The people In every town into which a
good road leads receive benefits from it
whether they travel over it or not The
storekeepers are benefited because il en-
! ables their customers to reach them; tax
payers far and wide are benefited because
they enhance the value of property and
make the burden of taxation lighter upon
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-15

valuable ally of the East in the restora-
ton of desirable financial conditions,
rather than remain, as at present, a
fellow-sufferer
~
President Roosevelt has issued the fol-
lowing statement, expressing his views
on the election returns:
"The President regards the result of the
elections as extremely gratifying. He
has sent letter of hearty congratulations
to Mr.. Heney on the result in San Fran
cisco. The victory in New Jersey was
precisely what happened nine years ago
in the middle of President McKinley's
administration. He had carried New
Jersey by $1,000. and two years after
ward the Republican candidate for gov
ernor had $500, the vote being cut down
just as happened in the case of Judge
Fort. AS compared with the elections
next preceding the last Presidential
election, we have done decidedly better
than we did in 1908.
"Then, as Tuesday. Rhode Island and
Maryland went against us; but this year
we have won sweeping victory in Ken
lucky for the first time since McKinley's
first election, and the victory in Mass.
achusetts was also remarkable. The
showing in Pennsylvania and Nebraska
is equally good.
"The showing in New York State as
whole was excellent, far better than was
the case prior to the last Presidential
election.
THAT the result in Manhattan was due
to purely local causes is shown by COM
pairing it with the decisive triumphs,
in Brooklyn, Buffalo. Albany and in the
State generally. The Presidents own
home county of Nassau made better
showing than it ever has in an off year.
AS whole, the showing has been an i'm.
provement over what it was four years
ago and eight years ago."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-15
Rev. url r. HICKS 1908 Almanac

Is ready for delivery and exceeds all former
editions in beauty and value. The cover is a
beautiful design in coors. the entire book is full
OF half tones astronomical engravings and in
teresting matter. 1t contains the Hicks weather
forecasts complete for the whole year. finely illus.
trated. The price by mail Is IS cents, on News
Stands so cents Word AND WORKS, the Rev. Irl
r. Hicks fine monthly magazine. contains all his
weather forecasts from month to month. together
The price is 81 a year and one almanac goes with
each subscription. Address, WORD AND WORKS
PUBLISHING Co.. 220I Locust Street. St. Louis,
Missouri. Write for rate on amanacsi quantities.
Agents wanted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-15

More than ordinary interest is felt in
military circles as to the fate of the sug-
gestion of transfer Of the Coast Artillery
from the War to the Navy Department.
'rhe details of bill to be submitted to
Congress are now being worked out. Sec
rotary Taft has not committed himself to
the new program further than to author
izs the preparation Of the'b bill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-15
NOVEMBER

ETS wonderful how stoves have been going out this FALL
and this in spite Of the rise in price, People in
and say tive thought could bny cheaper
elsewhere, but find can't and have come back
get from you" We selling the Wood Air
tights have hand for last years prices If want
one you had better soon for when we buy again.
will have advance the price. Whether it is single
heater double heater range cook stove chunk stove office
oil stove, you will find them here They all
well known makes and have proved their superior WORTH
through many years of usage
STOVE BOARDS in all varieties of prices and patterns
Zinc Stove Enamel, X, Ray Black Jack, Climax and
Rising Sun Stove Poishes Stove Brushes Stove Pipe, &C.
We can supply your instant requirements in Fodder
Yarn Baskets Corn Forks, Corn Scoops, Husking
Pegs, Husking Gloves, and Working Gloves.
Cross Cut Saws Axes, Steel Wedges, and Striking
Hammers for the wood cutter.
This is the month the turkey gobbler to
gobbe graces the table Thanksgiving Day We
sell you chop off his head and Savory Lisk
him for the Queens TASTE They in
prices from 81 90 to $500 The sell for 4Oc
to 75c
Rabbits and ducks beginning to feel tmd. They
the smell powder the hunters she'll Guns single
and double The Winchester pump gun at $21 so. Bullet
and shot rifles Winchester shells in black and smokeess
powder Cunning coats cunning cases and gun TOOLS When
in need of ammunition call on and we will hx you up
That old carving set of yours sworn out Buy nice
knife and fork for carving the Thanksgiving turkey We
offer nice line for this purpose
Pocket Knives from to ST. Scissors, Shears,
Razors Strops Brushes, &c.. for the latter.
Roofing Paper in 1, and 3-py, Tar and Russelloid
Stag Cement in l, 2, 3 and gal. buckets.
Window glass ip regular sizes, and cut to measure,
putty, and all painters supplies
Hardware of every kind.
HAINES & KIRK.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-15

valuable ally of the East in the restora-
ton of desirable financial conditions.
rather than remain, as at present, a
fellow-sufferer
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31
COLORADO DIVORCE LAWS.

From the Colorado Springs Telegraph.
A bill is now before the general as
sembly with reference to divorces
which have been hitherto granted, and
which may be granted in the future.
So far as this measure relates to
the validating of divorces which have
hitherto been granted by a jury of
three it appears to- be right and prop
er. 1t would create no end of con-
fusion and marital difficulties If there
were not any flaw to be found In
lief that a jury of three was amply
sufficient.
But not so wise or just is the
provision of the law which proposes
10 grant divorces hereafter, where
there is no contest, without any jury
at all. 1t is even proposed to go
farther, and grant divorce without
the absent defendant being represent
ed by counsel at ALL
1t is quite easy enough under the
present law to obtain a divorce. Va
rious counties and cities have estab-
lished records" for quick and easy
divorces, oftentimes running as high
as twenty or thirty at one brief ses-
sion of the court.
But in the interest of an absent
defendant, who may or may not know
OF the divorce proceedings. it is clear
ly right and proper that there should
be at least a jury to consider the evi-
dence and an attorney to represent
the defendant. and to ask any reason
able questions which prudence. justice
and good morals may require.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31
FUNERAL OF LUTHER FRARY.
Luther Frary was inferred in Gree

Luther Frary was inferred In Green
mount cemetery this afternoon, Rev
H. ]. Grace performing the burial serv-
ice. The remains arrived from San
Rafael. Cal, yesterday evening, ac-
companied by the sister. Mrs. Tomp-
kins.
Luther is a son of o. P. Frary and
wife who had grown from childhood
to young manhood In Durango, and
was well known throughout the city
as having been connected with the cir
culation of Denver and Durango news
papers. He was energetic and indus
trious, always at work. A short time
ago he went to California to visit his
sister and to study opportunities in
the Pacific country. While there he
became sick and lingering few days,
the announcement was made by wire
to his parents that he had succumbed.
Among the floral offerings was one
by the Durango school board, notice
of which appears in the regular report
of the board today, and action by the
board closing the city schools this aft
ernoon, to give the dead boys former
school comrades opportunity to attend
the services.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31
tract recently purchased by Emory
Brown of Durango.
BOARD OF TRADE
HOLDS MEETING.


The Durango board OF trade held a
meeting yesterday evening and INSTALL
ed the recently elected officers as fol-
lows: Harry Jackson, president; l.. C.
Jakway. first vice president; w. G..
White, second vice president; w. A.
Perry. R. E. Sloan. D. Maclean, Frank
Eldredge, Bdgar Buchanan. A. p.
Camp, additional directors: Richard
McCioud being again chosen secre-
tary.
A motion was adopted to notify
Representative Graden that Durango
Will furnish suitable site for a state
normal school II the city is chosen.
Several sites are under consideration.
Surveyor Eby was present to pre-
sent plans regarding the proposed
new electric railway from Durango to
the east, to be known as the Durango
Pine River and Eastern railway. The
matter was referred to the proper com
mittee.
The financial report for 1906 was
received and accepted. A COMMITTEES
was appointed to consider the matter
Of giving q banquet under the aus
pices of the board of trade and report
will be made at a future meeting
when II decided on favorable. the plan
will be given.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
pepartment Of the Interior.

Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo, Jan. 2S. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Alex
ander Brown of Denver, Colo, has
filed notice of intention to make proof
on his desert-land claim No. 157, for
the Sc. 4 Of Sec. 9, and NE. u Sec.
16, Twp. 80 N. of Rg. w. n. NJ, p. NJ.
before the register and receiver at Du-
range, Colo on Saturday, the 23d day
of March. 1907.
He names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land:
Conrad C. Schrepferman of Denver,
Colo.
William Brown OF Allison, Colo.
Gebrlal Brown OF Allison, Colo.
Bernard Harrara OF Allison. Colo.
F. C. PERKINS,
Register.
First publication Jan. 81.
First publication Jan. 81.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31
SMILING THROUGH TEARS.

From the Antonito Ledger.
A fight between the Farmers Union
Ditch company and the Travellers In
surance company over a reservoir site
up in Rio Grande county which has
been dragging along for many years
will have a hearing at the Del Norte
land office on February 25. This con-
troversy will be to the reservoir IN
terests of the San Luis valley what a
big mine suit is to new mining camp.
There is nothing that will attract pub
lie attention as quick as a fight nor
induce such prompt investigation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.

United States Land Office, Durango.
Colo, Jan. 2S. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Conrad
C. Schrepferman of 213 Continental
building, Denver, Colo, has filed notice
of intention to make proof on his
desert-land claim No. 1863 for the NV.
a Sec. 16, and NE. u S.W. u Sec.
is, and S. Y also NV. Y S.W. u Sec.
9, Rg. w. N. NJ, P. NJ, Twp. 80 N,
before the register and receiver at Du-
range. Colo, on Saturday, the 23d day
of March, 1907,
He names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation apd,s
reclamation of said land:
Alexander Brown of Denver, Colo.
William Brown of Allison, Colo.
Gebrial Brown OF Allison, Colo.
Bernard Herrara of Allison, Colo.
F. C. PERKINS,
Register.
Last publication March Z.
Last publication March Z.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31
ALLISON REAL ESTATE
CHANGING OWNERSHIP.

Henry R. Scouton purchased yester
day evening from Joe Dezzeu a tract
Of s20 acres east OF Allison, in that
district paying $3.50 for the tract
aAd four feet Of water. Mr. scouton
had been figuring for sometime on
that section, AZ he had been reading
the Herald last summer. The land
Joins the railway track on the north
and IL two miles east Of Allison sta
tton. In the progressive Italian set
tismsat where poor men have done
much with their hands alone as capi-
tal Considerable money win be ex-
psade1 this year in improvement
4 n. chubb Of Cedar Hill. N. NJ.
purchased 90 acrss At . bar
vaas. His IAal sdteiss 10 ls9-Aers
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31

An interesting document has been
received by State Engineer T. w.
Jaycox at Denver from the geological
department at Washington, D. C. 1t
contains the flrst accurate table show
Ing the prescribed areas OF the states
and territories OF the United States.
The department at Washington has
l4bored for years to obtain correct
data showing these areas, but, owing
70 the prolonged disputes as to boun-
daries. It was impossible to do 80.
The census Of 1881 gave the areas as
well ~ possible. and later in 1899 the
general land office attempted to give
them. but many were incorrect. The
new official list shows Colorado to be
seventh largest comprising 1O3, 3,s4s
square miles. only about $4,000 square
milss smaller than the newly acquir-
ed Philippines
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31
os Interest To women.

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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31

investigating her mineral resources,
and in fact, has no legal provision
for so doing. The best work of this
nature that has been done in the
state has been under the direction
of the United States geological survey,
with the financial cooperation of the
can attach to any such state OF af-
fairs and we believe it wise 10 enter
on a campaign of publicity and edu-
cation with view to securing imme-
diate legislation on the subject.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31
FARM PRODUCTS AMOUNT
TO s7,ooo, ,ooo, 900 IN 1906.

The achievements OF the American
farmers last yeare were on such pro-
digious scale that Brother Wilson
could hardly find words to describe
them In his annual report. 1t is esti-
mated that the value of farm products
fotted up to s7,OO0,OOO,O0O, a tremen-
dous sum to be added to the wealth
of nation in one year. The inter
esting fact is that the people generally
are so prosperous that they are able
to consume everything the farmers
produce and pay good prices.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31

The San Francisco Chronicle says
the grafters have monopolized the at.
tention Of Judge Dunne's court for
hfty-eight days. and have advanced no
further In their alleged purposes Of
securing q vindication than to badger
. lot Of grand jurymen into admitting
that the general impression Of the
community is that the present admin
istrators Of the city government are
still better than highway robbers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31
RIGHT YOU ARE.

From the Ouray Plaindealer.
1t has often been a matter OF un-
favorable comment that a state with
the geological and ineral prestige
of Colorado should give so little Off
cial attention to Its resources. Colo
rado has no state geological survey.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31

II IL stated that in the last ten years
63.717 citizens of the United States
Of both sexes and all ages have re-
moved to the Canadian west, and that
At this time not more than 10000 men
who were originally American citizens
have settled In Canada west Of Lake
Superior. The emigration Of Ameri-
cans to Canada has been greatly exag-
gsrated. according to the official Ag-
ursS
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31

The United States senate has finally
been persuaded into the belief that
Its present salary of 5000 q year Is
too low, and has consented to an In
crease to $500 per year. We OBJ
serve. however. that our own senator,
7. M. Patterson. who goes out Of once
next March. thinks the present salary
70 hish enough.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31

There is q good deal said about a
check on the county funds and reg
ular inspector Of the books, but there
10 Just as much need in city affairs
The commissioners handle the money
and every bill is published. but no
one knows what the city does with
its money; there is no semi-annual
statement and no bills are published.
Bills are allowed without inspection
BY the council.-Grand Junction News.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31
THE RIGHT NAME.

NH. August Sherpe. the popular
overseer Of the poor at Fort Madison,
Ia, says: "Dr. Kings New Life Pills
are rightly named; they act more
agreeably. do more good asd make
one feel better than any other laxa-
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ness and constipation. Is cents at
G. q Tiffany. ira drug store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31
AN ln.lplous DANGER.

One OF the worst features OF kind
ney trouble is that 1t 10 an insidious
disease and before the victim real.
Ices his danger he may have fatal
malady Take Foley's Kidney Cure at
the nrst sign of trouble. as 1t corrects
irregularities and prevents Brights
disease and diabetes. G. e. Tiffany.
A musical studio on the co-opera-
tive or syndicate plan Is suggested az
a good Investment.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31

A warrant is issued by New Jer-
sey Judge for the arrest Of Zlacho d.
nitro, who has been chief Of the gyp-
sies OF the country for fifteen years,
charging him with extorting $500 to
5000 from each camp OF gypsies In
the United States.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31

Taking the lowest price Of the stock
In forty-four copper companies in
1906. as compared with the highest
price this year, the value Of these min
ing stocks have increased $2S5, ,O00. 900.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31

Upon the adoption OF the Guthrie
constitution Oklahoma will become n
sovereign state. but the old territorial
habits will not be entirely thrown on
until the last county-seat contest shall
have been settled.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31

Pennsylvania members Of congress
declare that the Delaware river also
IL Disseminated against In the rivers
and harbors bill. and as the lake ring
IL mot interested In the Delaware The
chsrgp Ii probably well founded.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31

On the day after Tillman's ebulition
In the senate he was reelected for
another term OF six years. South Car
olina's taste for humor is peculiar 10
itself.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31

The people Of the Canadian province
Of Manitoba have voted by 10000 to
1000 in favor Of the public ownership
OF telephones. There is no over
whelming tide In favor Of public own
ership. as was supposed few years
ago. The people realize that The sub
ject is closely related to debt and
taxation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31

An anti-cartoon law has been framed
by the Colorado legislature. The car
toonists have been holding too many
mirrors up to nature.-Globe Demo
erat.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-31
Pennsylvania railro

The Pennsylvania railroad has
leased 10000 cars for ten years. in
addition to an immense number OF
new cars It has ordered. No doubt
the railroads are making vigorous
hght against freight congestion, but
trafilc is growing faster than the ia.
cilities for handling 1t.