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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
Cham, ofBethlehem.

A mysterious charm seems to hang
over the town as one looks at It from
this point and reflects that this is
Bethlehem, where Ruth and Boaz lly.
ed and loved. where Jesse and David
lived. and where Christ, the son OF
God was born. What a feeling of 10y
comes over one as drawing nearer
to the town he passes through this
lovely little valley covered with olive
trees and green grass, and Is shown
the field Of the shepherds" where
the angels appeared to the lowly shep.
herds on the first Christmas night and
announced to them the glad tidings
OF the Savior's birth. Leaving the
roadside and crossing over to "tbe
field OF the shepherds" one looks about
the peaceful valley and beholds sheen
feeding there upon the grassy slopes
and youthful shepherds still watching
their iocks as the shepherds did In
the time of Christ.
Near the field Of the shepherds ia
the field of Boaz, where Ruth went
forth to CLEAN and where Boaz fell IN
love with her. II was from this union
OF Boaz and Ruth that the ancestors
of David and Christ sprung. With the
mind thus awakened by these histor.
ic spots, one journeys along 10 the
gateway leading into the town.
Bethlehem has about 5000 inhabi.
tants. The streets are narrow, poorly
paved, with scarcely a level stretch
anywhere, while low-sized houses OF
stone line both sides OF the streets.
The lower floor OF many of the houses
Is used for a booth or workshop,
where natives are principally engaged
In making rosaries or trinkets of
pearl, coral and olive wood.
The inhabitants are for the most
part Christians. They are bright ap-
pearing, neatly dressed and more fay.
orably impress n than the people of
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

Bethlehem is situated about six
miles south Of Jerusalem. Starting
from Jerusalem by the Jaffa gate, the
Journey Is over a rough and billy
country road amid scenes that awaken
in the mind reverent memories
and All the soul with loving emo.
lions, Along this very road Christ
often walked. and here and there at
different turns Of the road are places
associated with some interesting and
stirring event in the history of the
people Of Israel. On the west, is the
Gihon valley, where Solomon was
crowned and on the south.ea Is the
valley OF Hinnom, where nearby, In
the field Of Rephaim. King David de-
feated the Philistines.
But a short distance from King
David's we'll bethlehem greets the eye.
There on a high hill 1t stands, with its
closely clustered houses of white
stone, Its massive walls and towers
looming forth In the brightness OF the
morning sun. while below is a rich
valley with its green grass. olive trees
and vineyards reaching up In terraces
to the summit of the hill.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

Jerusalem. 1t Is said that the blood
OF the crusaders flows In the veins of
many of the inhabitants.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
Latson ON Walklnn-

go back home she will be given a re-
turn ticket.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

The tobacco plant has groNt large,
and profIse In the United States
than III any other country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02
THE SENSE OF SMELL.

According to an eminent authority.
the tenth part Of a grain OF musk will
continue for years TO iill room with
its odoriferous particles, and at the
end Of that time will not be appre-
ciably diminished in weight by the
finest balance.
cubic inch of air arising from tho
flame of a Bunsen burner has been
found to contain no fewer than four
hundred and eighty-nine million dust
particles.
A drop of blood that might be sus-
pended from the point OF n needle con-
tains about n million OF red flattened
corpuscles.
Stlll, though matter is so remarka-
bly, diyislble. the alfactory nerves are
Infinitely more sensitive. Much has
yet to be Investigated with regard to
the differentiation Of the points in
these nerves so that they may dis
criminate with such apparently mirac-
ulous accuracy. yet even the results in
the scent OF dogs show how wonderful
ly fine is their discriminating power.
Our sense of smell. unless In the train
ed chemist. is not even so acute as
that OF the semi-saysge.
Much have we gained by civlliza-
ton; but not without some loss to our
bodily energies and senses. Mans
recuperatlve power after an injury Is
said frequently to be in inverse ratio
to his social advancement. Similarly
he seems to become less acute and
delicate in the sense Of smell as he
fares better and lives more comfort
ably
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02
KLINE ITEMS.

Mr. Birchbach of Durango was inter
viewing the people around Kline and
on the mesa this week in the interest
of the Graden Mercantile company.
Mr.. Harris OF Kline took load of
hogs to Durango this week which net
ted $50. They were fattencd on sugar
beets and fed two pounds of wheat
apiece for ten days Mr.. Harris stiIl
mas about ten head In the fattening
pen which viii soon be ready for mar.
ket. He is always to the front and
next season Will give the field pea a
test.
Eaton Bros. received another letter
from Wood a Morgan that they had
engaged another thrasher to do their
threshing. IA they heard that the
Eaton thresher had broken down. This
was false rumor as the machine is
In good shape and doing good work
The stockholders of the Kline Town
site ditch met at Kline. Saturday
November 90. and finished up the un-
finished business pertaining to the
ditch.
There were fourteen wagon loads OF
grain from the town of Kline on their
way to Durango Monday. November
25.
We understand chickens are selling
for II cents per pound in Durango and
rabbits II cents per pound, It's cheap
o. to buy shot guns than grain.
The Clearinghouse and Eaton Mer-
cnntile companies have Just received
u large shipment of Christmas. includ.
inf all kinds of TOYS
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS PAY
VISIT TO DURANGO
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John Il. Wilbie. chief of the secret
service department Of the United
States government Lucien N Wheel.
er. his assistant. Frank Hall. assist.
ant United States district attorney,
and Thos. Clark, deputy United States
marshal, arrived in Durango Wednes-
day evening. Yesterday they visited
Hesperus and went over the ground OF
the recent tragedy by which Joseph
a. Walker lost his life. for which w.
II. Mason and Joseph Vandorweide are
under charge.
Their plans, Of course. were not
made public. but IT IS presumed they
desired to familiarize themselves with
the surroundings and make prepara.
tions for pushing the case against the
accused.
This morning they visited the court
house and held conference with the
district attorney and sheriff, after
which they left on the eastern for
Denver, 1t is understood that they
win return IN a few days for more
extended stay.
Chief Wilhe ranks high with the
and is considered among
the best and shrewdest men In his
line He is a gentleman whom 1t Is a
pleasure to meet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02
TELEGRAPH NEWS.

Washington. Nov 30.-Admiral Ev-
ans who is to take the great American
fleet to the Pacific coast and President
Amador of the infant republic of Pan
White house reception last night. The
admiral was the highest naval officer
present President Amador was well
aware that the spirit OF the occasion
was to do special honor to Admiral
Evans and at the same time to do
honor to the rank and Importance OF
the presiding officer of the republics.
There was therefore no clash as to
precedence. Dinner was preceded by
a reception After this musicale
All invited guests. army and navy,
were in special full dress uniform
The dinner guests were: The presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt. President
Amador. Madame Amador d. Ehrman
Secretary of State and Mrs. Root
Acting Secretary of War and Mrs
Oliver, Representative Tawney. Rep
resentative Taylor, Representative and
| Mrs. Longworth, Representative Nc
Kinley Assistant Secretary OF State
| and Mrs. Bacon, Rear Admiral Evans
Major General and Mrs. Bell. Lieuten
ant Colonel and Mrs. Howze. Mr.. ant
Mrs. Kennedy. Mrs. Hobson and lieu
tenant command and Mrs. Sims. Pres
iden Amador and party will pay I
visit to Mount Vernon tomorrow AM
will be the guests of the government
aboard the May6ower.
Springfield. o., Nov. Boy using
pocket knife DR.. l.. L. Syman save
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

rarily suspended, Mr. Turner soon re-
gained composure and resumed his ar.
guments He proceeded In matter
OF fact way to define the law In re.
lation to the crime committed and
followed with review OF the salient
incidents of the testimony
London Nov. 30.--After passing
through season Of severe economy
King Edward is now manifesting signs
OF love for prodigal personal expendi-
ture that characterized King Louis OF
France. King Edwards entertainment
OF unprecedented group of royal visi-
tors at his own expense this month
will cost him personally staggering
sum, which he has to pay out of his
own private purse, there being no spe.
clal government allowance Tor that
purpose, Never before so have many
royalties visited the English court
simultaneously Among the kings
guests were Emperor William Of Ger
many King Alphonso of Spain. King
Haakon Of Norway, empress of Ger.
many Queen Victoria OF Spain. Queen
Amclie of Portugal and Prince Olaf
% Norway.
New York, Nov. 30.--The stock mar
5et this morning opened with general
advances. Soon started one poilt
higher and Atchison gained as much
in the advances.
Philadelphia. Nov. 3O.--The army
and navy OF the United States. or
as much of the personnel as couid
fnd an excuse 10 get away from Off
cial duties went to Philadelphia today
10 see the battle ON the football field
between the coming officers OF these
branches of the government srvice.
Silyerion. Nov. 30.--Aiphonso Lloyd
who shot himself yesterday during
ut of dependency because of iii
health, died at the Silvertcn hospital
Mt o'clock this morning. He was
a member in good standing of the Du.
range lodge Of odd Fellows and Of the
Masons At Creede. No arrangements
have yet been made for the funeral.
Telluride. Nov 30-E. j. Cox, sta.
tion agent for the Rio Grande South.
ern at this place, died yesterday after.
noon from scarlet fever. The remains
will be shipped to the old home in
Wisconsin Sunday for burial and will
be accompanied by the widow and
brother
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02
GRAFT TOO COMPREHENSIVE A
WORD.
indianapolis News

Indianapolis News.
The meaning OF the word was OBJ.
viors aud the element of humor float.
ed it. At first 1t WIS slang" now 1t
is "colloauinl and pretty soon the
English dictionaries will recognize 1t
AS an "Americanism.' The word has
probably come to stay, but how about
It's moral tendency? It is essentially a
euphemism--a sugnr-colted phrase to
designate almost any dishonest act.
1t is a mild expression to soften down
penitentlnry offenses and make fel-
onies look genteel. Does a grocery
clerk or butcher boy pilfer from his
employers money drawer? It is
graft. Does bank president or cash.
Ter rob a bank or do the directors
wreck it' It Is graft II a state
officer cmbezzles public funds or spec
ulates with public money and loses, 1t
Is graft, If contractor and munic.
ipal employees conspire to rob city.
thereby committing a crime against
every citizen and taxpayer. 1t Is simply
graft If high city officials put unfit
and dishonest men In places where
they can and do use their offices for
private gain at the expense of the peo-
pie II Is only graft The word is
growing to cover too large multi.
tade of sins for the designation of
which there are other good. old-fash-
loned words of well-established mean
Ing
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02
HE WANTED A CHEAP ONE.

Nashville Tennessean.
Il was once in the undertaking bus
mess" remarked Henry A. Nelson. OF
Montgomery, at u, Utopia. "One
night was awakened by a fellow who
had ridden in from the country twenty
miles to buy a coffin for his father.
who had died that afternoon. got
up and showed him my stock. He
priced them all. The cheapest box
had was $50. told him so.
"GracIous, man. he said. 'aln't You
got nothin' fer about $2?' told him
he could go to dry goods store and
buy an empty box for a quarter. He
left and suppose no tried Il"
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02
WALKERS SUCCESSOR.

Denver Republican.
Chief Willde yesterday announced
the appointment OF Rowland X. God
dard to take charge of this district Of
the secret service department TO sue
coed Joseph A. Walker. who was kill
ed at Durango. Mr.. Goddard took Mr..
Walkers place temporarily when the
latter was called upon to help unearth
land frauds for the department OF jus
tlce. and that he viii now have charge
o. the office permanently is regarded
by his friends as a compliment to
the ability and competency which he
has displayed in conducting II.
Mr. Goddard viii have supervision
OF Colorado. Wyoming, Utah, Arizona
and New Mexico. The position Is one
of the most responsible at the disposal
Of the government. and as Mr.. God
dard g. only - years old. and one oi
the youngest In point of experience as
well as age In the service. he has been
an honor which many older than he
coyet He entered the service in 1870.
as private secretary to Chief Wilkie
His duties trained him for the work
and In June, rD0G. he entered the iiel'
service. He was attached to this dis
trict as assistant to Mr Walker an'
was a close friend Of the latter H.
has made himself as popular with hi
associates In the federal building an
all those who come in contact wit
him ns did Mr.. Walker. who was un
VERBALLY loved and respected.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02
(From Saturdays Daily.)

Fatty Crawford is registered at the
Southern from Hay gulch.
II. c. Cooper came in from Bayfield,
yesterday and is here vet.
a. W. AyTes spent Thanksgiving
with his family. returning TO Eureka
last evening.
Solomon Enfield of Rico arrived last
evening en- route to the soldiers home
at Monte Vista.
Mrs Sarah Epperson died at Mercy
hospital last night. She has been u
sufferer for years from cancer.
A. F. Hood this morning shipped q
casket to Monero. n. NJ. He had nj
information as to who II was for.
II you can steer MS onto any fine
weather than there has been in thii
section for the past two weeks le
MS know.
Barney Solomon has DISPOSED of hi
transfer business and has hied himsel
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

j. II. Eby returned Wednesday even
ing from a trip to Kentucky.
Major j. H. McDeyitt departed this
morning for points in the San Luis
valley.
w. c. Liesenbere mas his face in a
sling from what The doctors call
barber's itch.
Harry Rachofsiy of the Famous re-
rAned Wednesday evening from trip
TO Central City.
Dock Wallace came mp from the
Navajo reservation Wednesday and
spent Thanksgiving in the city.
w. II. and o. S. Galbreath, ir.,
came 10 from Juanita Wednesday ev-
ening and took dinner with the old
folks.
b. b. Russell came down from Sill
verton yesterday morning and spent
Thanksgiving with his parents. re-
naming over today.
The Silverton accommodation, which
has been scheduled to leave Durango
at 6:45 a. m. will depart until further
notice at 7:40 a. m.
A special convocation of Durango
lodge No. 46. A. F. G A. NJ, will be
held this evening at 1880 O'Clock
Work in the first degree.
Chas. Mueser came over from Arloa
Wednesday evening to spend Thanks
giving with his folks. He expects IL
return tomorrow morning.
false alarm was turned from boz
1G. Strater hotel corner about o'clocl
wednesday evening, the second on
this week. Somebody is liable to ee
picked up for that kind of fun.
The Graden Mercantile company |
announcing some attractive bargain
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

At the meeting of Sitting Bull tribe
Improved Order OF Red Men the fol
lowing officers We're elected for the en-
Banker; sachem. p G. Ellis: senior
sycamore. r. E. Newell; junior saga
more, Theo. Peterson jr. They will
he installed in office the first Tues
day in January
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

A number of secret service men de-
parted this morning for Denver 20
enjoy their Thanksgiving dinner
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. b. w. Solomon and
ranch at Tiffany. four miles this side
of Allison. About the hst of the
year Mr.. Solomon will have his store
building completed and put in a stock
of goods to supply the needs OF the
farmers of the surrounding country
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

The oxford university Press has
type for printing in $50 languages.
Philip Ashley, about 1870. originated
the modern circus In England.
The German emperor never travels
incog.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

Remember YOU are cordially invited
to attend the Elks' memorial services
at Red Men opera house at s o'clock
tomorrow evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

w. H. Ostelburg. former cashier Of
the Colorado State bank, is in the
city renewing old acquaintance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

S. G. Martin of the Tom Moore
Mining company at Eureka is in the
city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

George Kern was operated on at
Mercy hospital this morning for an
abnormal growth in the neck. Dr.
Laclley performed the operation and
the patient is reported as doing nice
1y
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

The merchants generally of the city
report very satisfactory trade in
Thanksgiving goods. showing that the
people We're in condition financially
to celebrate the day and give due
thanks for such.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

The basket ball games at Red Men
hall last night were witnessed by a
goodly number of people. The game
was spirited and exciting at times.
The Durango girls won by a score OF
25 to 10. And the Durango boys
won from the Indian boys by a score
of 90 to 20.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

w. II. Wigglesworth is down from
Waterfall ranch today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

George Moore died at the home OF
his mother on Sixth ayenne last night.
He was thrty-fve years Of age and
has been a helpless invalid all his
life. The funeral will take place to-
morrow morning at 10 O'Clock from
the Hood Undertaking parlors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

District court is still grinding on
civil cases. \ recess will be taken
over tomorrow and court will continue
friday and Saturday, and an adjourn
gent will be made until in January.
j.Ns2day court opens in Siyerton and
at its conclusion the court officials
viii go to Archuleta county to hold
session there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

in tailor made suits. See special ad
vertisement in this issue and go and
get a bargain. Lots Of them there
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dodge have
taken p. NJ. Mclellans residence and
VIII occupy it during Mr.. and Mrs
McLellan's absence abroad to Austria
liza. Japan or Cuba. Those are the
PAGES Pete said he was going to be
fore he returned to Durango
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

| Remember You are cordially invited
to attend the Elks' memorial services
at Red Men opera house at s O'Clock
tomorrow evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p. Lowell drove over
from their Pine river ranch last even.
ing and are in the city today. j.
P. is busy, as usual.
Mrs. Harry v Ausburn and Mrs. A.
L. Fellows came over from Mancos
last evening and left for Denver on
this mornings eastern.
The district court finished up the
business for this sitting this afternoon.
Sunday the court officials go to Sill.
yerton for the regular term there.
DR. DeShazer, the osteopath, begs
to announce that he has fitted up of
fees in the Williams block where he
will be glad to meet the present and
future friends OF osteopathy.
o
The subject OF the sermon Sun
day evening at the Baptist church
will be The Devils Ten Command
ments to Christians Come out and
see If the shoe fits YOU anywhere.
Next Monday the Famous store will
begin its fifteenth anniversary display
Of bargains See announcement in
this Issue and watch for particulars
Monday. The greatest of all bargain
sales
Mrs c. s. Bailcy came up from
Aztec last evening and is stopping at
the strater. She came up TO meet Mr..
Bailey, who is expected to arrive to.
night from short trip to outside
points
County court convenes Monday. but
the jury will not be called until the
18th, as other matters will occupy
the courts time up TO then. Judge
Clements anticipates busy time up
to Christmas.
County Clerk Conroy Yesterday is
sued marriage license to A. C. Grom-
met of Norfolk. Va. and Maud Miller
o. La Plata. They win be married at
the latter place tomorrow and will
make their home in Virginia
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo f. Lowe left this
morning for Denver to locate. MI
Lowe has been assistant to Under
taker A. F.. Hood for the past three or
four months, but has accepted a lucra.
tive position with the Continental
Oil company.
George Moore died at the home OF
his mother on Sixth avenue last night.
He was thirty-fve years Of age and
has been helpless invalid all his
life. The funeral will take place to-
morrow morning at 10 O'Clock from
the Hood Undertaking parlors.
The basket ball games at Red Me1
hall last night were witnessed by a
goodly number of people. The game
was spirited and exciting at times.
The Durango girls won by score OF
25 to 10. And the Durango boys
won from the Indian boys by a score
of % to 20.
O.
Mr.. and Mrs b. w. Solomon and
children left this morning for their
ranch at Tiffany. four miles this side
of Allison. About the bst of the
year Mr.. Solomon will have his store
building completed and put in stock
of goods to supply the needs OF the
farmers Of the surrounding country
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Washington, Nov. 3O-Admiral Ev-
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

to his ranch in the Allison country.
Sensible man.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

j. II. Eby returned Wednesday even
ing from trip to Kentucky.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

c. f.. Herr left yesterday morning
on business trip to Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Z. Lowell drove over
from their Pine river ranch last even.
ing and are in the city today. j.
p. is busy. as usual
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02
(From Fridays Daily

j. l.. Rachofsky of the Fair is back
from a trip to the east.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

The pupils of the Fort Lewis indian
school will come in today and tonight
they will cross baskets with the pupils
of high school here in a match game
of basket ball at Red Men hall. There
will be two games. one between the
girls and one between the boys of the
two schools. Admission. adults 30
cents children, 20 cents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Il. Lowe left this
morning for Denver to locate. MT.
Lowe has been assistant to Under
taker A. F. Hood for the past three or
four months, but has accepted lucra.
tive position with the Continental
Oil company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

Bert Hustled this morning showed
The Herald reporter a copy of the
Kingston, Ulster county, Gazette, pub
lished January 4. 1900. No state is
given. but it is presumed TO be New
York. The paper contains the account
which occurred on the 14th of Decem-
her. 1893. II is well preserved and
of neat appearance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

The exchange will have on sale to
morrow at Graden's grocery store
home made bread, mince and pumpkin
pies, fig pudding. cream puffs, dough
nuts. cakes. baked beans and brown
bread and numerous other good things
to eat,
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

Thos. Blair and Catharine Archu-
Elder w. b. Farley. The Salvation
army serenaded them after the cere-
mony
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

This morning w. S. weightman re-
ceived a telegram announcing the
death last night of his youngest
brother, Charles. at the home in Ell
gin. Ill. He had been sick some three
weeks with typhoid and death was not
ulexectecd, although a telegram yes
terday morning stated that he was
some better.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

County Clerk Conroy yesterday is
sued marriage license to A. G. Grom-
met of Norfolk. Va. and Maud Miller
OF La Plata They win be married at
the latter place tomorrow and will
make their home in Virginia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-02

Robert Forsythe, John French and
}. f. Evans, We're yesterday fined
s45.4O each for stealing a case oil
whisky from Kellenberger Forsythe
paid, but the others could not ana
will board with the county for awhile
1t was rather an expensive joke