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The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-05-02
Washington Day by Day
News Gathered Here and There
.e TAT the National Capital
FAT AND SLIM FOLKS
GET UNCLE SANS HELP
MISUNDERSTANDING are too

Observation-Disclosures are too
w many fat people and too many
thin people in the country, and the
government, through the agricultural
department, Is conducting expert
ments to show them how to strike an
average, c. F. Langworthy, chief OF
the division of nutrition investigation,
is conducting investigations which in.
4clude dietary studies., digestive ex.
9periments and various other things
in connection with food. .r y.ss
\ How to get thin and how to get
fat" are being experimental within
a course of dietary, studies at the
University of Maine, at Orono, in that
state, under the supervision of Prof.
&c. d. Woods, and at the University
Sof Tennessee, at Knoxville, by Prof.
E.. G. Waite.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-05-02
DON'T cRuMsLe AT TRIPLES.
twenty-five Bushels Wheat and Forty.
five Bushels Oats Per Acre Are
In Western Canada.
Saltcoats, Sask.,
9Th December, 1905.

Saltcoats, Sask.,
9th December, 1905.
To the Editor.
Dear Sir,
fwillingly give you the result Of my
four and half years experience in
the District of Saltcoats.
Previous to coming here farmed in
Baldwin, st. Croix County, Wisconsin,
and as have heard a great deal about
the Canadian Northwest, l decided
to take trip there and see the coun-
try for myself. l was SO impressed
with the richness of the soil that
bought half section of land about
five miles from the town of Saltcoats.
l moved on to the land the following
June and that year broke 80 acres,
which cropped in 1904, and had 80
bushels wheat per acre. In 1905, with
an acreage Of 100 acres, had "a bush
els wheat and 35 bushels of oats per
acre.. In 1906, with IT'S acres under
crop, had Is bushels wheat and as
bushels of oats per acre.
From the above mentioned yields
you can readily understand that am
very well pleased with the Canadian
West. OF course, I have had to work
hard, but l don't mind that when l
get such a good return for my labor.
To anyone thinking about coming to
this country / can truthfully say that
If they are prepared to work and not
grumble at trifles, they are bound to
get on. Some things I would like.dif-
ferent, but take the country all round,
1 don't know where to go to get bet
ter.
Yours truly,
(Signed) o. B. OLSON.
Write to any Canadian Government
Agent for literature and full particu-
lars.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-05-02
Good Theory, Poor Practice.

To encourage temperance the Brit
ish admiralty allows &c cents month
to sailors who forego their daily ra-
ton of rum. But, as sailor who does
not wish to drink rum can draw his
rations and sell them to other sail
ors at 80 cents or even more month,
the temperance plan is not SO sue
cessful as was hoped.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-05-02
In a Pinch, Use ALIENS FooT.EAsE

A powder. 1t cures painful, smart.
ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold
by all Druggists, Csc. Accept no sub.
stitute. Trial package, p FREE. AID.
dress A. 8. Olmsted. LIE Roy. N. Y.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-05-02

The Rev. w. Arthur Noble of Corea
has one Of the largest districts in
Methodism. Recently he walked 300
miles, the church in one section OF
his district being near enough for him
to do this.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-05-02
Unique Souvenir.

A souvenir issued by western
cork manufacturing concern consists
Of picture of the company's plant
printed on sheet of cork one i've
aundredths of an inch in thickness.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-05-02

United States Leads In OIL.
OF every 100 gallons Of illuninsttxs
sti used n the vsria. " sslisRs ~
produced u TIE United e&tae.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-05-02

Take Garfield Tea In the Spring-it will
save you many days Of headache, lassitude
and general ill health. This natural laxa-
tive purifes the blood, cleanses the sys.
tenn and establishes q normal action OF
liver, kidneys and bowels.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-05-02
For Preserving, Purifying
and Beautlfying the Skin,
Scalp, Hair, and Hands.

bent. ssnatlvs. sntlseptIs prep:st!s. derived rom
odofs Depou: London. :! Chartsrhouse b.; fsr..
ssS; w ndls, 5. T. fsui, csislsia; 80, africa. Lsn.
~ td 6aRs ToE9 sss; sSsto1 ss HI Columbus
- Mailed Fres. How 70 Preserve. Purity. An1
RsSrtlJ Shs tkia. Scalp. Hal. and HAnda.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-05-02
His Occupation.

What is your occupation" the
magistrate asked John White the
other day In the Westminster police
court, London. II steal pewter pots,
replied the candid Mr.. White.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-05-02

Important to Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle Of cAsToRrA,
safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and see that It
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-05-02
Yours truly,

(Signed) o. B. OLSON.
Write to any Canadian Government
Agent for literature and full particu-
lars.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04
AMERICAN WIFE BUYS
HER HUSBAND AGAIN.

Paris. Feb. 2.-The family and
friends of the duchess Of Marlborough
in Paris received news today from the
duchess that she had settled matters
with the duke and obtained possession
of her children, whose custody the
duke, like the Count De Castellane,
had clung to In order to drive bet
ter financial bargain with their
friend of the duchess who is familiar
with all the affairs of the ducal diff
cultles declared yesterday and the
Count De Castellane proved himself
to be more of gentleman In his do
mestic difficulties than had the IA
nous English duke of Marlborough,
who took advantage OF everything,
knowing the duchess love for her chill
dren would compel her to submit to
his financial demands. The duchess
with her mother, Mrs. o. H. Belmont.
and her children, are expected to ar
rive in Paris Wednesday. After spend
ing week in Paris they will go to
| the Riviera. The duchess viii return
to New York with her mother in the
| spring. News that the duchess will
| not divorce the duke ought not to
| please one American girl whose beauty
is famous in Paris, London and New
York. The dukes attentions to her
is notorious and she hoped in the
make her duchess No. 2. The duchess
action destroys her ambition. Miss
Gladys Deacon is no longer numbered
among the duchess girl friends.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04

white floral bell over the altar where
the bridal party stood.
The bridal party entered To- the
strains Of the wedding march. First
came the flower girls, la Akers and
Cecil Springer; then Miss Fannie
Parks and Howard Gibbs, as brides
maid and best man, and last the bride
on the arm Of the groom. All formed
semi-circle underneath the immense
pink and white floral bell where Rev.
Sanderson with an impressive cere-
mony spoke the words that bound
them together as husband and Wife.
Then again to the strains Of music
the party marched out OF the church.
The bride was gowned in pink silk
and the bridesmaid and flower girls In
white and the groom in conventional
black
Mr.. Asher is popular young ranch
er and his bride most estmable
and loveable young woman. All join
in wishing them long life oil pros
perity and happiness.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04
SOCIAL HAPPENINGS.

Mrs. A. L. Nathan entertained a
company of friends at dinner at the
Strater hotel Sunday evening.
The Whist club met Monday after
noon with Mrs. l.. c. Jakway and a
very pleasant afternoon was spent.
Mrs. George West entertained a
company OF ladies at six-hand euchre
Wednesday afternoon in honor of Miss
Mcdonald. A very enjoyable alter
noon was passed.
Mrs. Thos. H. Tulley entertained
four tables at six-handed eucLIe
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Nathan won
first prize, Mrs. Joe Woods second
and the guest of honor prize was given
Miss Mcdonald.
The Reading club met with Mrs.
Fleetwood Monday afternoon
A party OF twenty-five ladies went
to Trimble Springs Monday forenoon
where they enjoyed specially pre-
pared dinner, after which a couple
of hours were passed playing six
handed euchre, the drive home being
made before dark. 1t is needless to
state that this proved one of the most
enjoyable outings of the winter and
proved especially SO to Miss Mcdonald
who is visiting Mrs. ]. M. Chartrand
and who was the guest OF honor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04

New York tried taxing mortgages.
The effort proved unsatisfactory. The
legislature then passed q recording
tax law for mortgages. The results
obtained under the mortgage record
ing tax law, says the New York Com
mercial, have thus far been, as was
predicted. out OF all proportion to
what was realized from the law that
It superseded imposing an annual tax
on mortgages. Under the previous
law the receipts for mortgage taxes
for the last half OF 1905 were $514,-
459. Under the present law the re
ceipts for the corresponding period in
1906 were $2.333.s17. an increase OF
more thar four-fold over the 1905 fig
ures. AS was to be expected, the
great bulk OF this tax-all but about
$500 ,000-comes directly from Great
er New York. and over half Of 1t from
Manhattan alone. The couties through
out the state divide one-half OF the
receipts from this source Of taxation
and the state itself keeps the ether
half. The question OF the tax itself
and OF Its justice and reason Is moi
at present being raised. What has
been established by the experience o
1906 Ia Its greater practical efilcienc,
as money-raiser over the more OBJ
noxious and unfair law that It super
| seded.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04
TELEGRAPHic NEWS.

Mayor Alfred G. Erickson of Bloom
ington, H., disappears and it is be-
lieved that the responsibilities of Of
flee have weakened his mind.
Shakespeare is revised and brought
mp 10 date by Mrs. l. B. Lipson, who
tells the Council of Jewish Women
of the Seven Ages of Woman"
The interstate commerce commits
sion, in report to congress, says the
Standard OIL company has been aided
by railroads to establish monopoly
and crush out its competitors.
General Pennachio, commander If
Carbineers in the Italian army, is
dead. He succeeded General del Gloria,
who took charge of the international
police in Macedonia.
The president of Lawrence univer-
sity tells the ministers association at
Milwaukee that religion should be
kept in the market place instead Of
allowing the churches to follow the
migrations of the rich.
Mail advices from American repre-
sentative in China reach the state
department at Washington saying that
100000 persons are starving and
that the famine is likely to prove the
most serious in recent history.
Harry Allen. who was prominent in
the movement to make Kansas free
state. died suddenly at the national
soldiers home at Leavenworth Wed
nesday. In the early days he was a
member of the Kansas legislature.
William e. Curtis, writing from
Trenton, N. j.. says that Senator Dry
den has asked an inquiry into his
record in order to satisfy the eight
members of the legislature who are
blocking his reelection to the United
States senate.
Twenty-six Japanese were found con-
cealed in a box car near Fl Paso
Wednesday morning by immigration
officers and including several women
disguised as boys. They had waded
the river to avoid payment of the
head tax.
Members OF the Illinois board of
charities plan to investigate the al
legged cruelties to insane persons in
county almshouses, and will ask the
legislature for nearly $S.0OO,O0O to en-
large the state institutions for the
care of the irresponsible.
A private in the Ninth infantry shot
and killed an alleged thief, under or
ders from a lieutenant, after the sus-
pect had surrendered and asked the
soldier not to shoot, according to tes.
timony brought out at the murder trial
of the private and officer at Pittsburg.
Pa.
w. T. Martin, Jr.. convicted of steal
Ing a Creek Indian roll from the Daw-
son commission, was sentenced to
serve one year and a day In the fed.
eral prison at Leavenworth, Kan, and
to pay fine of $1,000. Judge Law
renee refused to grant q new trial.
An appeal will be taken.
1t is estimated that from Jan. 1 to
Sept l. 1906. a total of 1896 tons Of
toys were sent from Germany to the
United states. as against s,716 tons
for the same period the previous year.
Grain and provision markets give
evidence of return of the long abb
sent speculative activity. Worlds
wheat markets hardening.
DIR. E. F. Baker Of the state board
Of health sends word from Bassett,
Wis. that scarlet fever abounds In
that milk-producing district.
Rabbi Wise. in opening a free syna-
sogue in New York. says conduct Of
ministers lays them liable to charge
'f being "lackeys Of wealthy"
Alcohol is to supplant gasoline a.
uel for automobiles. according 70 the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04

practically nothing today. The senate
did not meet at all and the house
only for an hour. The last OF bills in
troduced and the result Is record
breaking, 906 bills having been intro
duced. Five hundred and four in the
house and 402 in the senate. Nothing
like it is known in the history OF the
state. few years ago 800 bills in
troduced but that was an exceptional
year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04
svAv REFORM IN
SEVERAL STATES.

Othsr legisiatures besides that Of
Iiiiaois win Be asked this winter 10
rseonn tie Jury system In Illinois.
OF 1t isast n Cook county. the fault
iisa cAisf1y with the weak and timid
and negligent judges. but while not a
iittas In the way Of improvement and
sconUmy could be done even under
the existing law. the bills that have
bssa prepared BY = committee Of law
ysfs and citizens and indorsed by
many business men aim at changes
that require legislative action.
II New York q very good Jury law
was enacted some years ago. but 30
many acts have been passed for the
exemption Of various classes OF men
from Jury duty that 1t is becoming DIFF
6cult to obtain nt talesmen- The
whole burden has practically been
placed on merchantss, clerks and some
professional men The number OF pro
fessions and trades relieved Of the
duty is very long, and annually some
additions are made to It. Public ac-
coantAAts ask exemption this year.
The men Of affairs complain that too
sreAt sacrifice of time and the value
of time ID demanded Of them, and, OF
course, the result Is to encourage
shirkins and evasion.
In Massachusetts, the jury system
also needs overhauling. but the trou-
BILE Is OF a different nature. There the
business men manage to escape, and
the quality Of those drawn is steadily
deterlorating. Judges have publicly
declared that drunkards, loafers, men
OF criminal records, and even insane
persons have served on Boston juries
In one recent case one Of the Jurors
was after the trial shown to have
been criminally prosecuted twenty
eight different times and to have beer
sentenced to prison almost as many
times. The verdict had to be set aside
because Of tho mans lack Of mora
character"
Moreover. Jury service In Suffoll
county Is 4 part Of the patronage
systsm, Of spoils politics. Governo
Guild said In his recent message tina
pressure was being notoriously exert
Cd To secure places on 1uries as com
pehsation for political service" HI
called accordingly for legislation safe
guarding the preparation Of jury list
from improper influences.
It In all very well to cry for better
5urors, and there will be no lasting
improvement AZ long as technicalitiei
and absurdities and musty legal no
lions make speedy and reasonable pro
cedure an impossibility. The way tr
reform the jury system Is quite clear
Courts and lawyers must begin b,
simplifying and rationalizing practice
--Record- Herald.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04

opinion expressed by Expert David
Becroft, after test run Of fifty miles.
A holiday crowd at Jaurez, Mexico,
had new sensation in the way of
Sunday sport when a North Dakota
buffalo was pitted against a fierce Du-
range bull and won the battle
A marked increase in exports to
Cuba from the United States is shown
by statistics at Washington for the
calendar year of 1906 and all previous
records are broken.
A North Dakota congressman in an
interview at Washington says that big
crops and the expansion of business
are Indirectly responsible for the fuel
famine.
One OF Carter H. Harrison's cam
paign managers announces that the
former mayor will return to Chicago
before the democratic primaries are
held.
The victory of Emperor William in
the German elections Is regarded by
France as an Endorsement of impe-
rialism and as disquieting from an
International viewpoint, especially to
Britain and France.
NJ. NJ. Mangasarlan calls Chicago's
religion "a motley AFFAIR" but says
he believes the city will evolve a
standard Of spiritual life made up of
the good, the beautiful, the rational
and the true.
Local option legislation is urged in
addresses from $500 Illinois pulpits,
Chicago giving more than 100 to the
total. All speakers urge their hear
ers to work zealously for the passage
OF the Anti-Saloon Leagues bill by
the general assembly.
Ludwig Fulda, German author and
dramatist. who visited the United
States last year, publishes a book on
America In Berlin, advance copies of
which are received in Milwaukee. in
which he praises the schools of this
country.
The deadlock in the Rhode Island
legislature over the election OF a
United States senator may continue in
definitely, as none of the candidates
will yield, and Senator wetmore has
poor prospects OF winning enough
votes to obtain another term.
This. in many places, must be wher
the water can be obtained. It should
be possible to So apply the water that
plant growth can be maintained from
termination to maturity. without ces-
sation. A careful study Of this factor
enables the irrdgator to add yield
nd quality 70 his erop.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04

From Saturdays Daily.
w. R Mason returned to his Florida
ranch this morning.
John Breen came down from Sill.
yerton this morning.
Bonnie Glaser went to Silverton last
evening 10 look after his big store.
DR.. Weiser Of Silverton was a pas
Ing.
Mrs. o. R Silliman and Mrs. Older
went down 70 Ignacio this morning to
visit friends.
George Hemphill came In yesterday
evening from the east and will 20 to
Silverton to look after business af.
fairs.
Walter M. Hunter returned yester-
day evening from Nevada where he
has been studying the situation for
some time.
Mrs. J. R. Asher and baby departed
this morning for Colorado Springs,
where she will join her husband to
make their future home.
Wash Patrick went out this morn
Ing to his Grommett ranch, and didn't
take gun along. He may be tired of
rabbit meat but some Of his friends
are not Take the gun next time.
Furman Hamor came up yesterday
evening from his ranch home twelve
miles below Durango. in the valley.
Says he is getting things ready for
= good crop next year.
David Ramsay returned this morn
Ing from Silverton where he has his
eye on the building of the new San
Juan county court house. which II to
be the most modern In The southwest
The eastern train oams In ysstsr.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04

TIE Colorado general assembly is
grinding slowly but surely. There
IL not the bluster and sensational cpl
sodee OF two and four years ago. But
We are Of the opinion that when the
Sssislaturs adjourns there will be a
crsditAble record.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04

When In Denver last week Senator
0uggenhsim informer The Herald edi-
tor that during the summer months
hs would visit every section-every
eounty-and ascertain the desires OF
his constituents In the way Of legis-
latten He said hs meant just what
- stassd when accepting the senator
ship and the interests of the people
will BE- his interests. And The Her
AID Ii confident this Is going to be
xhs case.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04
WooLsEY-AsHER. r.
-

The Presbyterian church of Bay
field. Colo. was the scene of q very
pretty wedding on Sunday. January
"a. when Mr.. Charles Asher and Miss
Sarah Woolsey were united in mar
riage. The church was decorated
with evsrgreens and pink and white
lowers with an immense pink and
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04
NEW LIBRARY BOOKS.

The following fiction has been add
ed to the Durango public library dur.
Ing the month of January. 1907:
"The Egotist." George Meredith.
1.-THE Story and Song of Black Rod
erick." Dora Sigerson.
THE Mirror of the Sea-" Joseph
Conrad.
Gray MIST" Anonymous.
Ring in the New" Richard Whit
ing.
1.-THE Treasure of Peyre Gaillard," !"
John Bennett.
1.-The Won Blumers," Tom Mason.
Jewel Weed" Alice Ames Winter.
Saul of Tarsus," Elizabeth Miller.
Power Lot" Sarah P. Mclean
Greene.
"Andrey Craven" May Sinclair.
"on Newfound River" Thos. Mel
son Page.
"a Knight of the Cumberland" Jno.
Fox, Jr.
THE Gift OF the Morning STAR"
Armistead C. Gordon.
"Geromino's Story Of His Life" s.
NJ. Barrett.
The following books of reference
have been purchased by the library
with money given by the Woman's
club Of Durango. Colo:
French and English pronouncing die
tionary.
Spanish and English pronouncing
dictionery.
Adlers German and English pro-
nouncing dictionary.
"A New Library OF Poetry and
Song" William Cullen Bryant.
Dictionary Of Noted Names of Fic-
ton.
Familiar Allusions."
Who's Who In America"
Patrons OF the library are request
ed to notice that on their cards all
books must be returned to the library.
as the open shelf system must be
obeyed. It seems a few have been In
the habit OF taking out books and
passing them around among q few
friends before returning to the library.
The management will Insist that this
practice cease.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04

A prophet of disaster predicts an
other terrible earthquake for San
Francisco. Perhaps the thing he
thinks he sees is the upheavd which
Win occur when the properly consti-
tuSSd authorities shall hand to Boss
RaSf and his followers what Is com.
Ing % them. remarks the Record
HGaid.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04

The fact that the Standard Oil Off
cials scooped In s39 indictments In
one day recently might Indicate that
they ar trying TO monopolize the In
dictment business. too. says an ex-
change. but we feel safe In declaring
that this Is probably not the case.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04
Times-Hustler.

Times-Huster.
The annual stockholders meeting Of
the Pennington Oil and Gas company
WAS held at the Office Of the company
In the Pierce building Saturday. Tie
secretary submitted q report which
showed that 37,436 in cash had been
paid in while $4,000 In stock had
been subscribed. part Of which was
in lands. The following were elected
directors for the ensuing year: N. H.
Irwin. w. A. Hunter. c. Z Stivers.
Fred Ekamp, s. R Blake, Frank
Pierce and Harry Pierce. The cash
expenditures embrace the purchase Of
machinery and casing and payment
Of freight and drilling expenses.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04

Senator Guggenheim and wife are
enjoying the ocean breezes from the
Florida coast having gone south last
week To spend a month or six weeks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04

1t is reported that the Stevens coal
mine has been leased by San Luis val.
ley parties for period of ten years.
Extensive improvements will be made
at the mine. and q traction system
Of hauling coal will be installed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04

4 correspondent Of the New York
Herald thinks the unemployed are liv-
ing too easily. How does anyone ex-
peot the unemployed to live?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04

The Indians around this vicinity are
showing signs Of enlightenment and
present day advancement. One bunch
visited Evans store lately and pur-
chased a quantity Of illustrated postal
cards. A step up In tho procession
for poor Lo!
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04

Durango is receiving a good deal of
consideration by Denverites and peo-
pie residing In various parts of the
state.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-04

Tom Patterson's twins are still very
unhappy. Tom cannot get over being
let down and out by the people OF
Colorado.