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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22
CALL UPON ASSESSOR
TO DEFEND SUIT.

The following resolutions were
adopted by the board of county com
missioners at their recent session re-
garding the suit brought by the Amer
lean Smelling and Refining company
| against County Treasurer Goodman.
Whereas suit has been brought in
the United States court at Pueblo,
Colo, by the American Smelling and
| Refining company against the county
treasurer of this county, which suit In
wolves the validity of the action oil
the assessment roll delivered TO such
treasurer, valuation of plaintiffs
property different from that fixed by
the board OF equalization.
And whereas, by said suit, plaintiff
seeks to have the levy and assess
nIent upon said property, in so far as
it is in excess of the valuation fixed
by said board, cancelled and held for
naught and to restrain said treasurer
from collecting the taxes thereon.
And whereas, the board is advised
that the assessor claims that he had
authority to ignore the action of the
board and to so enter such assess
ment and that said assessment and
taxation was legal and valid.
And Whereas, such suit appears to
have been occasioned by said action
of said assessor and not by reason
Of any default of said treasurer and
said treasurer is desirous that the
questions involved may be settled for
his protection, and this board and said
treasurer desire that said assessor
may have opportunity to defend said
suit and uphold his said action. If
legal and valid.
II is therefore resolved that John
p. Coston, the county assessor, be not
flied of the pendency of said suit and
that he is requested to enter such
appearances, employ such counsel and
take such steps and proceedings in
said action as he may deem proper
to uphold and defend his said action,
but that neither the county nor this
board shall be, in any manner liable
or responsible for any costs or ex-
penditures so made or incurred that
this resolution be spread of record and
the clerk of this board be, and he is
directed to send John p. Coston, coun-
ty assessor, a copy hereof
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

which she took so much pride. When
Miss Tompkins accepted the commits
sion, 1t was with the understanding
that the pay for her rank was to re-
main In the treasury. TO be used for
the prosecution of the war and she
| never received penny for her four
years of service. During the war Miss
| Tompkins treated 1880 soldiers. They
came from all over the south. and
thousands of men in the service of the
Confederacy came to know and to love
her. The men of the Confederacy ar
fectionately call her Cousin Sally
and she is idolized by those who know
her during the memorable struggle.
She is contented and happy, and will
remain at the Home as long as she
likes. go when she pleases and come
when she pleases, with every man and
woman in the city at her service. But
she will not have her picture taken
for the papers"
Captain Tompkins is in the Home
for Needy Confedate Women, in Rich
mond. Her face is kindly and her
voice is that low. sweet voice of the
educated, delicate woman Of the south.
Sally Chapman Law was born in
Wilkes county, N. c.. in 1906. She
was therefore fifty-six years of age
when the war began. But she soon be-
came known to Confederate soldiers
everywhere, and was spoken OF as
the Mother of the Confederacy," for
she was an active worker in the hospl-
tails. When nothing more could be
done in Memphis, where she resided,
she went into the army and rendered
aid to the soldiers in the field
AS an evidence of the regard in
which she was held, Gen. Joseph E.
Johnston had thirty thousand troops
to pass in review before her, an honor
accorded to no other woman during
the civil war. She died In Memphis
in 1894.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

The constantly repeated increase IN
prices being made by building supply
contractors and manufacturers is con
sidered by the chamber Of commerce
and other leading commercial bodies
to have become menace to Denver's
progress, and District Attorney Std
ger has been requested to take action
against those building supply men
whose combinations are threatening
the city's future, says Denver papers
A general advance OF between 20 and
40 per cent has been made IN all
building materialsd uring the past
three or four months.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

It is hinted that some of the very
rich trust magnates are deliberately
spreading predictions Of coming pan.
ic for the purpose OF discrediting
his nomination for n third term. There
may be no truth In the story. but we
may be sure that 1t does not lack
foundation because of any conscien-
tious scruples on the part OF the mag
mates In question.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

Oscar Browning's book on "The Fall
of Napoleon is to be published by
Mr. Lane in few days. The nara
tive begins with Napoloon's return to
Paris after the Russian disaster. 1t
gives complete accounts of the cam
palgns of 1SlS-i4-l5, based very large
ly upon personal knowledge Of the bat
tlefelds.' The book concludes with a
minute account of Napoleon's surrend-
er at AK which never before has been
presented properly in an English
dress.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

If bill introduced in the Wisoon-
sin legislature becomes a law, women
with sufficient income will have to
support their dependent husbands and
children when ordered to do so by
the courts. The husbands of n num-
Der of women of independent means
are now in homes for old soldiers,
county aims houses and other refugees
for the dependent.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

Taking a text from the Bible. Col.
George Harvey. editor OF Harper's s
Weekly. made an attack on President
Roosevelt at dinner given by the
National Democratic club in the Wal
dorf-Astoria. New York. The dinner
was in celebration of Jefferson's birth
day and was attended by many Demo-
Gratis OF national reputation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22
Boost for Greater Durango.

After suhsisting for n week on sea
water aud mahogany logs, which they
chewed to appease the pangs of hun,
ger, six members OF the wrecked bark
Trinidad have been brought to Brook
lyn ON the Ward line steamship Sc.
guranca.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

Attack of Colonel George Harvey on
President Roosevelt at the Jefferson
day banquet of the National Demo
cratic club In New York convinces the
Washington administration that the
politico-financial conspiracy TO bring
about reactionary movement In ia
yor of the Interests" has extended to
both parties.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

A booklet. with Nature In Colo
RADIO" jujst issued by the passenger
department, Denver & Rio Grande rail-.
road, is like the first breath of spring
with it's soft tones and delicate color
ing. 1t In finely Illustrated. and for Il
railroad advertisement intended for
free distribution, is exceptionally beau
tiful
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

The Stratton estate will be closed
and the assets turned over by the
executors to the trustees OF the Myron
Stratton home by January l, 1908, ac-
cording to Tyson S. Dimes OF Denver
one OF the executors and also a trustee
OF the home under the will of the late
w. S. Stratton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

II has developed that the most i'm
portant subject OF discussion at the
dinner given by John ID. Rockefeller
Jr. TO the officers and committee mem
bers OF his class was the exclusion
OF newspaper men from the Sunday
school class sessions. 1t appears that
there has been considerable dissatis-
faction In the class because OF some
of the articles appearing from time
to time regarding the class. and some
members in the organization thought
that all reporters should be denied
admittance. At the dinner last Wed
nesday evening the subject was dis
cussed frankly and thoroughly, some
officers speaking against the newspa-
per men and few declaring In favor
OF them. Finally Mr.. Rockefeller him
self arose and said that he was not
In favor OF excluding reporters. In
feller suggested that vote be taken
on the question. This was done and
the vote showed a large majority in
favor Of admitting the newspaper men
to the class.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

Representatives OF the United
States department OF commerce and
labor in Mexico have been making a
quiet investigation in the last few
days and are said to have discovered
some startling facts concerning Japa-
nese going into the United States from
Mexico. United States immigration
agents, II is understood, have been
operating among the Japanese who
are now in Mexico and who desire to
enter the United States. and are said
to be instructing hundreds of the Jap
anese in Mexico to proceed to the
Texas border ports and declare that
they are en- route to Canada
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22
LOCAL NEWS.

From Thursdays Daily.
Two sad deaths In the Animas val
ley within the past two weeks-thnt
of Mrs. Schaffer and Mrs. Buchanan.
Lester Higgins and Guy Turner will
leave this evening for Silverton, where
they will seek employment. May luck
go with them.
Telluride reports snow storm to-
day. No wonder the atmosphere is
chilly around these parts, even If the
sun is shining.
1t is less than two weeks before
school election. So far we have heard
no one mentioned for the office of di-
rector to be chosen on the first Mon
day in May.
Make UP your mind to attend the
Eagles ball, which comes on Thurs
day, April 25. Tickets now on sale
$500, including an elaborate supper,
flowers and other things.
anu ipn Nllt ittuN tI mas
ranged to give away potted plants for
every want ad. Pretty soon the rival
ry will be so great in the want ad
business that supper and theater tick
cts will be forthcoming.
The item In yesterdays Herald an
Eouncing the death of Mrs. A. j. Bu-
fhanan T. fn
Durango and Animas valley people,
many OF whom did not even know the
lady was i'll. There are sade hearts
for the eight children and father.
O.
f. d. Pastorius and MIR. and Mrs.
H. C. Morse of Colorado Springs were
among last evenings arrivals Mr.
Pastorius is a capitalist of the Springs
also represents the interests of Mrs.
c NJ. Williams in Durango and La
Plata county. lie is one of the kind
whose blood flows freely-full of push
and enterprise. Mr.. Morse is real
estate man of the Springs and is on
wedding tripe around the circle.
The election being over why does
not the Democrat credit DIR. Folsom
with the proposition to increase com
mon laborers TO S240 per day. Mr..
Mcclellan seconded the proposition
and OF the four votes in favor two
were from Republicans. The alder
men have a right to either favor or
oppose the measure as they see fit,
but the Democrat coming out so
strongly for the proposition, should
give proper credit.
Dancers are well acquainted with
the pre-eminence which the Eagles
balls enjoy on account of their many
attractive features. The fifth annual
ball of the order, which occurs on
the 25th of this month, will be no ex-
ception to the rule, but will actually
overtop all of the other balls ever
given. A sumptuous supper will be
served; also cooling drinks during
the dancing. and the ladies will be
presented with flowers, as usual only
more of them. Tickets, including all,
$500.
Mrs. A. j. Buchanan died at her
home in Hermosa yesterday from
pneumonia. Two weeks ago babe
arrived at the Buchanan home and 1t
is thought Mrs. Buchanan left her bed
too soon and contracted pneumonia,
which resulted in her death. Mrs.
Buchanan was born at Turner juno
ton, H., and was Al years old. Size
married A. j. Buchanan twenty-five
years ago at Ida Grove, Ia, coming
to Durango six years ago. A loving
husband and eight children are left
to mourn the loss of one whose place
cannot be filled. The funeral will be
held at Hermosa Sunday. The sym
pathy Of the entire community goes
to Mr.. Buchanan and the motherless
children
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

Just at the moment the green bug
appears to be acting as the arbiter
OF the wheat market. Upon its ac-
tiyities will depend the worlds bread
stuffs situation for another year at
least. II 1t equals In Kansas and Mis-
souri, the record that It has already
made in Texas and Oklahoma, not
only the wheat, but oats fields IS well
will be devastated. Thus far there IL
no indication that the insects appetite
has diminished since crossing the
state lines into Kansas and Missouri
AS In the other states also, the pest
has been favored most of the time
by cold weather. which has kept down
its parasites and enabled It to con
tinue its devastating operations un
hampered. In view OF the showing al
ready made In the more southerly
states, the prospect at the momeui
seems little short OF calamity ahead
for the winter wheat crop.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

John A. Adams, chief of police OF
Newark. N. j., suicided because he
could not stand the stigma Of dismIs-
sal from the force on charges OF cor
ruption of which he said he was inno-
cent. He left a pathetic note to his
wife and daughter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22
LOCAL NEWS.

From Thursdays Daily.
One year ago today San Francisco
was destroyed by earthquake and fire
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

Jim Gallery left on this mornings S
train on business trip to Denver.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

Roy Hall came in from the Inagcio
agency on yesterdays eastern.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

Col. b. B. Calvin came down from
Silverton this morning en- route to
Denver. thence to the jamestown ex-
position which opens on the 26th of
this month, then to New York and
across the ocean where the colonel
will take In the Dublin exposition after
which he will spend couple OF
months on the continent. declaring his
intention of climbing Mount Vesuvius
and looking down into the boiling era
ter. examine the ruins of Pompeii, and
other historic places in the vicinity
OF Rome. Colonel Calvin will be abb
sent until the latter part of August
and what he does not see and when he
fails to have good time for single
day The Herald will be out OF COM
mission.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

George Goodman, who is decorating
the Trimble Springs hotel. came down
this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

This morning DR.. l.. S. Barnes, sup
erlntendent of the FISH hatchery. sent
over the Southern 10000 young trout
for distribution In the neighborhood of
Rico. Monday he will ship 100000 to
be distributed in the vallecito and
tributaries. About the 25th he will
send car load to be distributed in
the Rio Grande between Alamosa and
Creede. Some time ago he distributed
three lots Of 10000 each in Pine river.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

The enterprising people OF Long
mont have started a cleanup crusade
and will not only clean up the streets
and alleys but plant flowers In the
vacant lots and otherwise beautify
the town. 'Tis a pity that the citizens
OF Durango do not awake to the I'm
portance OF spring cleaning. Durango
has every advantage required 10 make
It one OF the most beautiful towns In
the state. All that is needed Is for
the people TO say It shall be SO and
go after II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

Durango seems to be getting taste
Of the kind of weather the rest OF the
country is being treated to. The cold
wave is extending almost from coast
to coast and throughout Colorado there
is general snow storm. AT Tellu-
ride at noon Ave inches of new snow
was reported while Silverton reports
four inches and still storming. Ac-
cording to dispatches Denver is man
tied with six inches Of the beautiful.
Thus 1t will be seen Durango is get
ting of lightly.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

from lnursdayS DAILY.
Two sad deaths In the Animas val
ley within the past two weeks-that
of Mrs. Schaffer and Mrs. Buchanan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

The management of Red Men hall
complains that boys are in the habit
OF congregating in front of the hall
during the time of entertainments and
making themselves generally nuis-
ance. He says that If they continue
he will make complaint to the au-
, thorities and have them attended to.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

One drunk was the size of the grist
at police court this morning He was
given the usual dose.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

The masquerade ball given at Red
Men hall last night was a very en-
joyable one and was well attended
Everybody had a fine time and with
pleasurable anticipation await tha
next one.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

Marshall-elect Mccartney and The
new police force will probably take
charge of their offices Saturday, al
the bonds are expected to be properl!
made out and accepted by the council
Friday night.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-04-22

Lester Higgins and Guy Turner will
leave this evening for Silverton, where
they will seek employment. May luck
go with them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-31
AUTO ACCIDENT DUE TO
CARELESSNESS
CO speeIsI seryIee.l


NNkhETr. July 81 Coroner
Aaha yesterday afternoon inyesti.
gated the aaath Of A. A Smith.
vac was killed "A an auto accident
Early Ia the morning lie found
that dsath waH entirely accidental.
and that no inquest was necessary
Al examination Of the body showed
That death was not. 81 az FIRST sup
poAed. due 90 a broken neek. but
thst internal Injuries caused a.
The funeral vii probably be held
sunday az Everett
The fourth member or the party.
whe escaped with only few
scratches. lsaped from the big car
a. i WA crashing through the
yladuet rail for its fatal drop Of
~ feet 10 the gr0und beiow Hc
80 a Hartford man. Altman Peter.
500 Tho other two members Of the
party. Mho are now in the Everett
hospital Mektnnon and Nelson. are
also residents % Hartford
The dead man has AZ times lived
la both Everett and snahomish.
and had a large circle Of friends
all over the county iir eAs 70.
Earaad ~ most reckless autoist
Just before the fatal accident. a 20.
iicemAn on Riverside attempted to
stop the Smith party. bus thry
we're going too fast for him. Ne
teisphonsd police headquarters ana
Officers wsfs In walt for the car az
broadway. hus n gent over tho
rlzduct before u ever reached that
point
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-31
MANY PETTY TAEETS ARE
REPORTED TO POLICE

An epidemic ~ potty thefia and
room robborlea kroko out ia thin
city last eVenlng. Judging from the
number ~ complaints filed "a pO-
lice headquarters In several in,
stances the victims found them.
solves dospOIled by chance friends.
acquired during an evening spent
too Intimately with the cup which
lnebhaiea.
~ II Burden. Of Battle Creek.
Michigan, WAS robbed Of a gold
watch and chain valued a. $3.50
and diamond stud worth $50.
while sleeplHr IN room a. The
Hotel Southern Tho police report
that he was drunk and was &C.
companied by man with whom
he became acquainted on the trip
over from Bremerton. Burden
awoke to find bis yaluablea gone.
likewise his unknown friend
While n G. Burdick. Of Meadow.
dale. Wash. was sleeping IN n room
az the European House. someone
entered the room and stole $3.50
IN cash. pair OF cuff buttons and
a knife from his trousers The
trousers had been placed under bis
pillow and tbs thief cut out the
pocket containing the stolen artl.
Giles without awakening the sleep
INK owner
Richard Riehl. employed aboard
the United States transport Crook.
went 10 sleep in some station on
The Green Lake car line last night
and woke W 10 find iis IN cash and
Ia silver watch missing.
A thief entered the room ~ Nela
Olcaon. ~ 20 East ia the Rainier
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-31
my EXPERIENCE AS A STRIKE
BREAKER IN SAN FRANCISCO"

Lad a rather lisht day. didn't
youf observed The cashier
Don't lnslnuAte threatened the
conductor quicker than flash
You're lucky 90 get anything aud
you know it. It's good thing your
Traction line doesn't run 20 Chicago.
You'd never even Rct your bloody
ear back Il q did.
Not all ~ tho strike breakers.
however. are rough spoken mon. I
recall IN particular. a Freuehman.
who sat opposite ME az meals. lie
was polite and rcfirrsd to a degree
How he ever drittcd into that barn
20 take the place Of a union work
ingman viii always be a seven day
wonder 70 me.
found that the strike breaker
denounced the union leaders a.
Kraftcrs. bat were Just AZ bitter. or
even more SO. against Calhoun.
Printed posters pfaisinx Calhoun
are stuck all over the car harms
and IN many OF Tho cars Under
many of them the strike breaking
motorman OF conductor has written
his oplnion one with some crude
I poeticai STUFF Ia bic makeup has
written on one " them;
II Pat Calhoun Wss lhc man IN the
noon
Some queer things would happen
soOn.
10 Frisco ,hcre'd be 90 cars nor
light
Uuless you'd pay Pat twice a. much
as is right
% another poster. which states
Sau Francisco needs a few mora
PAT Calhouss. moforman has
scrubbed SO does san Quentin
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-31

SAN FRANCISCO. July 81 Six.
ty-aiS passengers aud lpmombera OF
the crew were lost IN the Columbia
disaster according TO the officials
OF the San Francisco a Portland
steamship company. who have is.
eued a revised and corE4cf list OF
those aboard the ~ faiod steamer.
For tho most part the addresses
OF the victims are given. while Ia
other inHiancea only the places on
which the ticket was issued and tho
connecting line are given.
This new list Is believed 10 be
49, nearly correct aa possible and
follows.
Passengers; W J, Bachman.
Bristol Tenn Mr.. aud Mrs. Il. but.
Ter and their daughter. Miss Ger.
trudo Butler, J. w, Carpenter aud
Miss Clara Carpenter. Coh wntef.
Kan Miss Ncna (not leual Coop
er. Kansas City. W. g. Todd and
Miss A :, Todd, John G. Durham.
Kane. Pa. Miss Alma Dahleen. Dol
bingham, Wash, L. L. Drake. Dr., an
Ayearold son OF Mrs. l.. T.. Drake.
hf. who WAS rescued. Portland
John y. MrFadyon. Mrs. william
soules. Mrs, A. Gray. Cottage
Grove. Or, G n Harrington. Buda.
III Miss Katrina Hayden. Colorado
springs. Colo Mrs. @ A. Keller
and her three grown daughtera.
Miss Alma -. Miss Grace y. aud
Miss Effie ~. Decatur, III. Mrs
o y Lewis. her son Ray and her
daughter Florence. Pasadena. Cal
Lawrence Nero. Is years old. Blair.
Neh Miss Louise q Make aud Mise
Nellie A Make. sisters. 81 Louis.
hlaa Mary Is. Parsons. Denver. x
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-31

Then tho murderer started down
the street Ito kept pursuing
crowd at distance By waving his
revolver aud firing an occasional
shot Ito seemed "a have fair
chance 10 get away until a giant
truehman stepped up 20 him and
landed blow with a bale hook
that cracked Warmers skull
Warner % years old. started a
hat store Ia Forty second o. half a
dozen years ago with Ailss Norilng
az hia partner shortly afterwards
he was offered $50. 600 profit for his
lease. but refused 70 Accept a. Then
the subway builders came along
and Tor many mpnthH the atFeein
was 80 torn up that patrons would
not flghi their way "a his store
bankruptcy vas the result
Miss Norilug secured work as q
cashier Warner was In love with
her but because be had become a
drunkard she ~onld have nothing
90 DO with him. iior murder was
the result
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-31

and the Fire Sale Goods attended to afterward
We cannot promise to deliver Fire Sale Goods with
regular goods as conditions may make it impos-
sible for us to do so.
All goods will be sold in the condition in which
they are shown on the floor We cannot do repair
or refinshing work on Fire Sale Goods under any
circumstances.
Sales must be for cash at time OF purchase No
{. O. d. orders can be filled.
Fire Sale Goods cannot be exchanged nor taken
back, as we want to turn the damaged goods into
money at once.