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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-26

No more Sunday mail until next summer. This isl the
ledict But this city is big enuf and important enuf to have
the general delivery window open for at least one hour on
Sundays all the year round, and the mail placed in the post
office boxes, as we'll as n outgoing sack, or sacks both north
and south bound. We would not ask for any carrier delivery,
bur the sorting of the mail in the boxes and the opened gen
eral delivery is only consistent with the size and Importance
of the place.-Asbury Park Journal
Mayor Atkins should protest against such a suggestion in
"a religious community To him is due the credit for nip
ping in the bud the nefarious scheme to have bathing in the
surf after noon on Sunday. But for his prompt and coura-
geous action, the ~sensibiities of all good people would have
been shocked by the scanda1ous scene of people disportng
themselves in the ocean after twelve o'clock had struck. A
word from him to the Post Office department would undoubtedly
prevent any sorting of the mail or opening of the general de-
livery window at the Asbury Park office.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-26

One big leather medal of plain design is hereby offered
a prize for authoritative information as to
What the Democratic platform means by Home Rule.
What the Republican candidate means by Home Rule.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
puRANeo's NEW TAeAroRluM.

Durango's Theatorium will open to
morrow at O'Clock. This place has
been fitted up by local parties, A. II,
Grant and Mart II. Bushnell. at an
expense of over $1,000, and will pre-
sent an attractive appearance. The
amusement will consist of motion pic
lures and songs with three changes
weekly. This sort of amusement is
becoming very popular in the east
and every small town supports such
an institution and Durango will hard
ly be an exception to the rule as the
same low prices will be charged al
though contingent expenses are much
higher here than in the east. The
place will be open very afternoon from
to O'Clock and every evening from
to 10, the admission in the after.
noon being 5 cents and 10 at night
1t takes about thirty minutes for each
show, but there will be no extra
charge If one wants to remain longer
The class of moving pictures have
been selected with great care and
nothing will be put on that will in
any way mar the pleasure of the
most sensitive. The mechanical part
is first class and specal electric cur
rent has been arranged for. Be sure
and be on hand tomorrow afternoon.
ladies'.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
GET IN LINE OR OUT OF THE WAY

Have you thought OF 1t dear reader,
what an Insignificant amount $4,000
to $4,000 is. taken as u whole, among
our people. and then consider the
great benefits that may be derived
from placing 1t judiciously. These are
matters our people have evidently not
studied.
And do you know the women are
becoming interested in this movement
Yes, they are. One specially called
to congratulate The Herald this fore
noon and said her sex we're asking
each other why the business men OF
Durango have remained dormant so
long.
Another party called attention to
what Mormon cooperation has accom-
plished And are not our people in
better position to secure desired re-
suits for Durango? We say yes with
big Y.
Furthermore, the outside towns Of
Colorado will now look forward to
Durango doing something. Are We go
ing to disappoint them. No with a
big N.
Now, remember the opening wedge
for a bigger and greater Durango will
be driven this evening ut the Durango
board of trade rooms when the pack
ing house proposition comes up under
special order OF business. The propoi
sition is to arrange for handling the
product of farmers in the hog, mutton,
beef and poultry line-assuring grow
ers they will find a steady and re-
munerative market in our city. And
then a move will be made to see
that the above products are supplied
by our farmers instead of sending to
the San Luis valley and Kansas.
Do you know La Plata county sends
enough money east for hogs and hog
product alone to keep 100 families
going the year round? We do. And
how can we expect our people to
prosper under these conditions.
The Herald is going to keep after
you until something is accomplished
and after while will see that you
have an opportunity of doing your
share towards a greater Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
LA PLATA VALUATIONS ARE HIGH

During County Commissioner How
ard Charlton's recent visit to Florence
he took run up to Denver where
he met one day with the state board
OF equalization-that is waited most
Of the day before he could be given
a hearing which was in behalf of La
Plata county taxpayers.
Some weeks ago the state board of
equalization intimated a general raise
OF 10 per cent would be made through
out the various counties in valuations
The state officials evidently believed
by such raise they would be able to
raise a sufficient sum To meet all the
obligations and appropriations Of the
recent legislative session. In this
connection committee was ap-
pointed to visit the various
counties and ascertain the basis OF
valuation. When Mr.. Charlton was
In Denver the committee had reported
on twenty-seven counties which show.
ed . returned valuation varying from
- to 81 per cent Think OF 1t. some
aasessors only returning a valuation
Of 13 cents on the dollar. For every
county there was different valuation.
The valuation OF Denver was given
II ls per cent
Mr.. Charlton made the statement
hat La Plata county was assessed at
~ highest valuation Of any county
\ the state from 81 to 76 per cent
4 the actual valuation. hence should
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

not come In for ten 10 cent increase.
There were present attorneys for rail-
road corporations and the attorney
for the Santa Fe said Mr.. Charlton
was right and Mr.. Corey, tax agent
for the Denver & Rio Grande and who
is probably the best posted man on
this subject In the state, also verified
Mr., Charlton's assertion. In reply
Gov. Buchtel. Attorney General Dick
son and other members of the board
said they did not desire to impose any
injustice on La Plata county and in
timated that this county would not be
included In the raise II one is made
The assertion Of Mr.. Charlton re-
garding valuation of La Plata county
Is In line with an article In The Her.
aid some two weeks ago when this
paper claimed. In connection with the
smelter assessment, that the valua-
tlon OF farm property was higher than
In other parts of the state under the
same conditions and that our people
were contributing more than their pro-
portion of the state tax. and from the
figures presented by Mr.. Charlton 1t
is evident this is true. The Herald
trusts that some way OF eQualizing
assessments throughout the state win
be arrived at In order that justice may
prevail.
Mr.. Charlton says Mr.. G. N. Grow
der OF the asscssor's committee, sd-
dressed the board and stated that the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

committee had visited twenty-three
counties in the state. representing oyer
so per cent OF its entire valuation.
That in the following counties visited,
a number OF transfers of property were
taken from the records in each county
and in the opinion Of the committee,
the assessed valuation would average
the following percentage of actual
value:
Bent. 81. Boulder. 30; Chaffee, Al;
Conejos. 25; Delta. 81; Fremont. "a;
Garfield. "a; Denver, As; Larimer, 20; ;
Las Animas, So; Logan, 22; Morgan,
ID; Mesa. 81; Montrose. "a; Otero, 81 ;
Prowers. 80; Rio Grande. %: Sa-
guache. 26; Pueblo. 81; Weld, 30;
FL Paso, 80.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

Bessie Boyington. the girl hobo who.
attired in boys clothes, was found
in Colorado Midland boxcar about a
year ago, was on visit in Colorado
City lately, together with the man she
recently married, Joseph Watson. The
couple are now in Salt Lake, where
the groom is seeking work. The girl
was an orphan and not agreeing with
with her relatives, left home in Salt
Lake more than a year ago. Dressed
as boy she beat her way in a box
car to Colorado City, where she was
found by brakeman and turned over
to the police. She was given girls
apparel, s35 cash and a railroad ticket
to Kansas City. From there the girl
drifted on to Bridgeport. KY, where
she met Watson, an ex-United States
soldier. and married him. The crate
full girl insisted on visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. A. B. Ross Of Colorado City, after
her wedding. because the couple had
been kind to her during her boxcar
experience.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
STRONG BOOST FOR GREATER DURANGO

start a subscription list. One man
said last evening he would take $1,000
stock in a sugar factory and many
others have signified the same willing
ness. Let some Of our wealthy citi-
zens come forward with few $4,000
subscriptions. Any man owning $20,-
900 worth OF real estate in Durango
can afford to put In 10000. Remem-
bere 1t is not gift You get big re-
turns on the Investment and you can
clean up 10000 by advance in your
realty. The professional man will be
equally benefited. And SO will every
clerk owning a small residence. There
is no one too poor to sign for 500.
In fact. Durango could af1ord to put
up $3.50, 900 and borrow the rest of the
money required.
Why, only recently Grand Junction
pledged $4,000 towards Y. M. G. A.
building
And 1t behooves our people to get
move on. We must get to the front
rapidly If we are to provide a market
lot hOuttLuhih Couiity piouuSto. ieS
member that w. II. Crawford arrived
last evening and left this morning
for the valley and is being followed
by train load OF live stock and i'm
plements to start work on the $780,
900 irrigation project This is the
biggest thing of the kind this section
has ever experienced. 1t is going to
open UP vast amount of land. Ii
Durango lags factories that should
be established in Durango will &c
elsewhere.
And the Montezuma valley Is not
alone In way of irrigation enterprises
To the south of us in San Juan county,
New Mexico, are two new ditch sys
TENS under way that will open thou
sands of acres to settlement and a
market must be provided. Again
there is the DR.. Morrison proposition
on the lower Florida covering the re-
Gently ceded Indian lands and to
which was applied the Carey act by
the last session of congress.
No, The Herald is not bluffing. II
means business and II others will dc
their part we will have city OF
ten thousand before the close of 1908
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
Get In the band wagon.

Get In the band wagon.
II you cannot Join the procession
do not block the sidewalk.
Either get in the traces or fly the
track for all time to come.
The word has gone out that Du-
range is on the move. Let the future
show this is the case. Let there be
no backward movement. Let the cry
be onward" The same kind of spirit
that induced the people of Grand
Junction to pledge subscriptions to
the extent of 10000 for Y. NJ. C.
A. building will raise for Durango one
hundred and Atty thousand dollars to-
wards a sugar factory and other need
ed industries.
Remember the money Is not requir-
cd all at one time. At the outside
not over 20 per cent OF the subscrip-
ton would be called for at the start
and the assessments would not be
over 20 covering a period OF 8 to 8
months. The laboring man who is
making as much as SIS month can
subscribe for from 500 to $3.50 with
out disoommoding his family in the
least. We have thousand laboring
men In the county perfectly able to
form the neucleus of sugar factory
and in turn reap big dividends. In
fact, many laboring men, clerks, pro
fessional men, ETC., often are in better
shape for ready money than some
merchants who have their ready
money tied up in their business.
Hence The Herald Is going to rely
largely on the common run of people
for much Of the money needed to put
Durango in the swim.
And what paltry sum it takes
for creamery. Why, half the neces-
sary amount was raised for 4th of
July celebration last year as a mat
ter of donation. How much greater the
pleasure of putting up money for
solid institution that will keep thou
sands OF dollars at home. Some say
the milk will be lacking. Let us see
to 1t that enough COWS are on the
list to make creamery success.
Our farmers should jump at an eppor-
tunity OF supplying creamery with
the necessary milk.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
WISDOM OF AN EmPIRIcIsr

Each person who clamors for justice
wants it according to his individual
roticn of it.
Few hobbies will carry double.
Lots of people extend the olive
branch with brick concealed in it.
Sometimes you have to hide your
light under bushel to keep it from
being blown out.
A lie is theft expressed in words.
1t makes woman awfully mad to
be compelled to laugh just when she
Is most indignant.
Most mining companies mine the
public.
Providence is doubtless omnipotent,
but 1t would be a tough job to make
weather that would please everybody.
A parrot also can be educated.
Take care OF the small vices and
the big ones will take care Of them
selves.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

A quart of salad dressing may be
made for 10 cents by using four table
spoonfuls of sifted flour, four table
spoonfuls of sugar. one Tablespoonful
mustard and one-quarted teaspoonful
of tumeric powder. Mix the ingredi-
ents with enough cold water to make
n thick paste. Next stir in on egg,
then add a cup of boiling water in
which one-half teaspoonful of black
pepper has stood for FIVE minutes;
then add one cup of vinegar, mix thor
oughly and strain throuhg a muslin
cloth. Be sure to use the cloth in
stead OF the metal strainer. Then add
two cups of milk. Pour into a double
boiler and cook until thick and
creamy. Remove from stove and add
one teaspoonful of salt and butter the
size of walnut. Keep in a glass
can with the cover on and it will keep
for weeks. Always stir before pouring
out OF the can. This will make one
quart OF delicious salad dressing
which will be difficult to detect from
an oil dressing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
rs in the air.

It's in the air.
Tho progressive spirit is abroad
Durangoites are going to come to
the front
And the day OF the knocker is over
sure as fate.
The article in last evenings Herald
regarding what Durango can and
ought to do struck a popular chord.
1t was commented on by every one
even those accustomed to knocking
and the most they could say was
that IL was blum. But the great
majority Is for taking The Heralds
advice and raising the desired amount.
One hundred thousand dollars will
secure a sugar factory. What does
this mean? Six to ten thousand
acres OF land devoted to this one in
terest, employing several hundred
men on farms and giving employment
to 400 to 500 men at the factory dur.
tory during the fall and winter
months. 1t means increasing the pop
ulation OF Durango 1000 the minute
the factory is running.
Fifty thousand will secure a pack
ing plant, creamery and several
other Industries that will add thou
sands upon thousands OF dollars to
our wealth.
And as to the packing plant. a
meeting is to be held at the board OF
trade rooms that will launch the en-
terprise. Already enough money has
been guaranteed to make a go. And
let every Interested citizen be In at
tendance In order that this industry
and others may be discussed.
And a creamery. The Herald Is in
formed that Mr.. Pinckert, who recent
ly visited Durango from Wisconsin,
Ia coming back to build one on his
own account. II this is correct so
much the better. but II not let no time
be lost In getting creamery In oper-
alton and put stop to thousands of
dollars going outside for butter every
month.
Then let us impress upon our farm.
ers the necessity of raising more
chickens. turkeys. ducks and geese.
In few days The Herald wants to
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
CENTER OF POPULATION.

It's a merry tug of war between the
east and west for the decennial loca.
ton of the center of population For
more than 112 years these forests have
been contending, the line OF the 39th
parallel being their skirmish ground,
and just so long has the useful aud
vigorous west gained upon its vener.
able and declining rival. Following It's
present course and schedule, the cen.
ter OF population will in thirty or forty
years cover the intervening space be.
tween Columbus, Ind, its present 10,
cation, and the Mississippi river, and
make a ten-year sojourn near the city
OF St Louis. 1t would require force
more potential than civil war to
alter his itinerary.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

An explosion of dynamite at John
iAnn's sheep camp in Trapper creek,
Big Horn county, killed 700 sheep and
completely destroyed the wagons and
other possessions of the camp. The
story of the outrage was told by a
herder, who said that a band of mask
ed men raided the camp and, after
binding him secured, arranged for the
work OF destruction. A similar at
tack was made upon sheep camp in
the Trapper creek section two years
ago.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

Greeley is said to be the home OF
more clubs than any other city of its
size in the United States, including a
most novel one. 1t is made up of
members, each of whose weight is $50
pounds or more. The object of the
club is sociability. but members are
pledged to fifteen minutes exercise
daily to reduce their weight Tab is
Kept on the weight of each member
and prizes given for those decreasing
weight in given time. The badge of
the club is tiny pair of scales.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

While you are figuring on the big
things don't overlook the little ones.
Just a few dollars and whole lot OF
muscle would clean up the streets and
alleys and vacant lots and make Du-
range shine like a new penny. and
have it in shape for the bigger things
when they come. Now is the time to
begin. When it is once started the
first thing you know it is done and
nobody feel the worse for the labor
expended
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
PAYS FOR STOLEN APPLES.
Indianap0lis News

Horace Richardson. for may years a
leading grocer, but now retired, is in
receipt OF letter mailed in this city
from an unknown writer. reading
"Mr. Richardson. when | was a girl,
few years ago. l was in your store,
with other girls. took some apples
unknown to you, which we ate. / did
not know 1t was wrong, but have
learned since l grew older and in
close 25 cents in stamps, which will
fully repay you for all loss by my
act"
No name was signed to the letter,
but the writer adds: "You do not
Know who am. but If we both go to
heaven then you will know"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.

Following is list of letters remain.
ing uncalled for in the Durango post
Office for the week ending May 9.
1877. Persons calling for same will
please say that 1t was Advertised"
Athanasopulos, John.
Bessil Bros.
Bean, Fl. ].
Black. A. ].
Clark. A. ].
Coughlin, Tim.
Coen, s. b.
Dawson, Lee.
Delrine, Robert.
Dodson. e. w.
Edmonson. w. l..
Fuller. Jess.
Gallagher. Dan.
Gore. ]. F.
Grider, Fred.
Herrera, Tomasita.
Hunning, Henry.
Pavilla, ]. r.
@. N. RAYMOND. p. M.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

yer, but with the coast from the
south. Now, don't scoff and don't
knock. If You can't boost keep still
and let others boost. 1t is going to-
happen sure as fate.
The State Bill Posters ASSOCIATION
meeting scheduled for Durango the
10th of this month has been changed
to Leadville and will meet in June
instead of May. The change has just
been announced and was made be,
cause of the failure of the association
to secure satisfactory railroad rates.
C. r. Tovrea came in yesterday from
his ranch at Grommett and is shaking
hads with his old time frieds. Every
thing In looking fine in that section
bright. The recent rains have put
the ground in good condition and with
an occasional rain during the summer
months crops will flourish. That sec
tion of the country will be a wealth
maker In the near future.
A team attached to lumber wagon
in frcnt Of Gradens grocery started
to run away about $50 this afternoon,
running against the four seate spring
wagon of Mr.. Firebaugh of the Ami.
mas valley, breaking one OF the axels.
The runaway team was stopped after
scattering some pipe on the street,
The runaway team is owned by an
Austrian residing near Aztec who
stood good for the damage.
Mrs. ]. T. Graham is lying at the
point of death at the residence on
Third avenue. Mrs. Graham has reach
ed the ripe age of 75 and for some
| days has been sinking and the end
| is expected most any time. With her
| husband Mrs. Graham was one OF the
| first settlers in La Plata county, Ora
hams park on Pine river being named
after Mr.. Graham. Many friends eX
tend sympathy in this hour of trial
| s. s. Merry has been awarded the
| contract Tor SINKING lo0 FOOT Shati
and 400 feet of drift work on the
Nellie group. near the May Day, under
bond and lease to w. II. Lamb, Ceci
| NJ. Lamb and John Reit. 1t is the in
tention of the leasers to push the worl
OF the development as rapidly as pos
sible. Mr.. Merry will go UP to the
mne this week and begin preparations
for an immediate start. 1t is under
stood that work on the Boyle and Hig
| gins interests will be started within
| the next two weeks. There will be
more work done in the La Platas thi!
summer than for many years past witt
the result that more than one shipper
will be added to the list before snow
flies. The La Plata mining interests
have been neglected, but since the
May Day has proven such bonanzf
the activity will be lively during the
next few years. The mineral is there
and only awaits opening up.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-05-06

The following Is the program for
the spring race meeting which opens
Tuesday, June 4:
First Day Races.
Three-eighths mile dash-$60. $25
SIS.
Harness race, 2:35 class-$1OO, $50
Best two In three.
One-half mile running-$75, $25
$40.
DeImonico Purse.
Three-fourths mile runnIng-$90
$35, SIS.
Second Day.
One-half mile dash-$75, $25. $40.
Harness race. 1923 class-$100, $50
Flve-eighths mile dash-$S0. $40, $40
Three-fourths mile-s90, $35, SIS.
Third Day.
Three-eights mile-$60, $25, SIS.
Harness race, free for all-$100, $50
One-half mile consolation race, fol
horses that have not won first or sec
ond-$6O, 500. $40.
Three-fourths mile-$90, $35, S15
Four TO enter and three to Start in
all events.
All entrees on harness races close
May rs.
Base ball games and Indians amuse
ments.