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Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

We were ana are still ready TO furnish
IL. AS soon the writer. learned the
contract for supplying this pipe. etc.
was not let to us. the lowest bidder
but was let to the next lower bid
der, we called upon the mayor, Chair
man Scouton anu Alderman Thomson
to ascertain why such expression and
action was made and taken, as pub
lished IN the Democrat and The Her
aid. Our bid was the lowest. we
should by all fair means, have been
awarded the contract, and the reason
we were not seems to be, the cofnc
was not posted or lacked information
as 10 our ability TO carry our contract
through, or were 10 quick to form con
clnsfons.
Before the contract was actually let
o. Hendrie and Boltboff were advised
their bid was accepted. the write OF
fered each of the above city Officials
n cash bond or certified check. If the
contract to Hendrie and Bolthoif were
Cancelled. and the contract awarded to
us. But we were met with the state
ment that Mr. Russell wired HeEdi ie
and Boltboff their bid was accepted.
Notwithstanding the fact that Mr..
Thomsen was appointed to do this wir-
ing himself, early in the morning.
We claim the action and stand TAX
en- by the city council in stating or
causing to be published, that our plan,
Is liable to be placed In the hands OF
receiver, is a great injustice to ,is.
as well as TO the city in general, and
wish it understood right here, that a
receiver will never be appointed for
The Malone Iron Works company. Did
the council know all about our ousI.
ness? Did the council know all sbou.
our resources? Did the council know
all about our earning capacity? Or did
they just guess at it and let it &c at
that? 1t certainly looks that way.
We are prepared to show that cur
business is in prosperous condition
that We are always crowded with or
ders ahead. that we have good foI ce
OF employees. that we pay them top
wages, and that they get their wages
regularly. and all this Notwithstanding
periencine at present, and the further
fact that we have been in business III
Durango scarcely ten. months.
We think the city OF Durango should
take pride in any local concern or in
stitution that is able to supply the
city their supplies at lower figure
than a large Denver jobbing house
and at the same time make n rea ion-
able proft. Our bid was s35.96 lower
Than that of Hendri- and Bolthom, fur
therInore we would have made a fan
profit in the transaction.
This 1886 together with our profits
would have been kept at home sut
circulated in Durango. but as 1t sas
not needed t?) in Durango. 1t was sent
to Denver.
Now, Mr.. Citizen and Taxpayer. who
should have been awarded the con
tract ?-The Malone Iron Works. by ]
]. Malone.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

when the stringency clouds roll by
and the financial skies clear. II is
only a temporary embarrassment with
them.
Mr. and Mrs. W. c. Chapman returned
last evening from trip TO Pagosa
Springs.
Marion Daniels of Whites store is
enjoying a visit from his parents from
Chicago.
District Clerk John Mueser is con
fined 10 his home with cold. Nothing
serious. however. and he viii probably
be at his post again in few DAYS.
Yea Yea, Yea DIR. Lackey was
sure embarrassed last night when H.
was presented with that handsome
Eagle emblem. Who wouldn't have
been?
There are some mighty fine window
displays in Durango and some fine
stocks TO make displays from. Our
people are going to enjoy Christmas
regardless.
o. F. Boyle will have his hands full
in administering the affairs of the
Colorado State bank and the Pagosa
Springs hank. His receivership GOV
ers both institutions
Rowe Pingrey has filed a personal
bond with the district CLERK. as re.
quired in his receivership of the Smelt-
er City bank. His bond is only tenn
porary. as he has applied sor surely
bond and the other bond will hold only
until the surety bond is procured.
The city council will meet in ad-
journed session tonight to wind up
some necessary business regarding the
construction OF the sewer. There Is
plenty OF red tape in the preparation
for sewer construction: too much for
the good of the people The prelimi
Daries will cost about half as much as
the sewer.
John Kilmartin, who was brought
down from Silverton about ten days
ago suffering from paralysis, died AT
Mercy hospital about O'Clock this
morning, The remains are at the Hood
undertaking establishment, awaiting
advices from relatives in the east for
their disposal
Fire last night destroyed the narn on
the Burns ranch at Jrimble and four
horses, hay, farm implements and ev-
erything stored therein. belonging to
j. T, Braiser, who has the place un.
der lease. The horses were valued
at $500. No estimate Of value Of other
stun, nor the insurance If any, car.
ried, 1t is not known how the fire
started.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23
COM M UNIcAT Ed.
Editor Herald

fultor Herald v'
In ustice 10 jjjETAOIl
In justice to ourselves, we desire 10
make statement relative 10 our bid,
ms well as others. for furnishing the
city of Durango with water pipe ani
fittings. f'r
The bid We made the city council
was the lowest and no guarantee was
requested to accompany any bid. but
had such guarantee hssA asked for,
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

The French physician who discover
ed that red light has a favorable eff
feet on disorders of the skin could
make bigger hit by discovering some
thing that will have soothing effect
on the skinned
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Nineteen hundred and seven started
out well in Durango but the ending is
not so agreeable. However, there are
great many communities much worse
of. We have much TO be thankful
for. True, many have been caused
Inconvenience and probably the loss
OF money, but we have escaped wealth
or calamities. epidemics, etc. Let rs
look at the bright side of life.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23
ness men are treated. TAXPAYER,

Inc above communication was hand.
ed IN by a Durango business man this
morning. Serious allegations are made
Inc Herald cannot vouch for the state
menus nut II true the fact shoul,,
be known and remedied at once in JUS.
tice to our home people. If nor tru4,
II VIII be an easy matter for the coun-
Gil at its session this evening t, mak.1
II known. The Herald viii be pleas4
to give the true situation regarding
alleged fayoritism.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

The liquor interests OF the country
are becoming alarmed and viii 1ght a
dry capital city. II IL not likely
the law now stands saloons are closed
promptly at midnight and remain clos
ed Sundays. And there is no back
door business like some towns The
Herald might mention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

with Senator Guggenheim working
for a public building for Durango in
the senate and Congressman Haggott
pushing similar bill in the house.
1; begins to look as though our inter
ests were beng looked after in II high.
ly satisfactory manner. Aud our peo-
pie can count on the active and hearty
support Of the entire Colorado dele
gatiOn.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23
LIVING IN THE ToMss OF EGYPT.


1t is surprising to strangers to find
Egyptian families occupying some OF
the tombs which have been excayated
and abandoned. 1t seems uncannv 10
see babies playing cheerfully about
the doors of the tomb houses and
to watch chickens running in and ont
as they do at the mud dwellings.
When questioned about the tombs a
drasoman said that those occupied as
homes had been tombs of ordinary cit.
izens and were of no value as show
places for tourists As some of them
have several rooms extending into the
rock. and they are cool in the hottest
days OF summer and warm in the cool
days OF winter, they are altogether de-
sirable as homes. The Egyptians do
not share the horror of dead bodies
felt by Europeans. Children run about
with pieces of mummies. and II they
cannot dispose of them to tourists they
play with them. a mummified foo, or
band is so common in Luxor that one
may be purchased for few cents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

The other day a Russian wouian
threw a bomb at the governor general
of Moscow. but only succeeded in
blowing herself up, while her Intended
victim escaped. 1t is very evident that
when it comes to throwing things
women are the same the whole world
over
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

The German emperor is said TO car
ry a very beautiful and expensive
amulet in his pocket to protect him
against disease. Poor folks in this
country find buckeye or a raw Irish
potato equally as effective.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Durango is entitled To public build
Ing. And here's to Representative
Haggott and Senator Gusgenheim and
may they succeed in pushing their
good work to successful issue before
the adjournment Of the present ses-
sion
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

The Birmingham Age Herald's poeJ
offers 10 swap two poems for ham
sandwiches AZ the rate of one poem
per two sandwiches. This poet evi-
IDENTITY sings not from his heart SO
much as from his digestive appara.
FMS
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

The man who has a few thousand
dollars can make big money by in
vesting in railroad and other stocks.
1t Is safe TO say all stocks will ad-
vance % to 30 per cent within year,
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

The Chicago man who has suggested
that women especially would find
walking beneficial means well but we
fear the men win be called upon to
give up their street car seats Just as
often as usual
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

The janitor OF an apartment BALD
ing in New York claims that he Is
being hunted by recently deceased
tenant, who continually calls for more
heat To the family OF the deceasei
this knowledge of his present where
abouts ought TO prove great comfort.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Chicago's buttermilk may be artif-
cial and adulterated, but Joe Cannon is
satisfied that the enthusiasm heing
manufactured for his boom in that city
is the real article.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

The city council OF Des Moines has
passed an ordinance requiring all Saa-
to Clauses to have asbestos whiskers
this Christmas. The children may nor
like this innovation especially. but un.
ible supply of Santa Clauses will last
longer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

eide at ninety-nlne because life no
longer Interested him. While he had
more than his share. perhaps. It IL
rather strange that be should have
felt like admitting IL
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

With hundreds of thousands of men
operators of Nevada will have no
trouble in securing plenty of labor not
run by st. John and similar leaders.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Whenever any bank. state or IA.
iional. lmpairs its capital by bad 'osns
tho deficiency should he made good
by the stockholders or the bank closed
Depositors must be protected.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

new book is on the market bear
ing the title. What Shall We Do
Now?" To II man at the window 1t
looks as If II would he good plan
10 get out the snow shovel and see II
It's in good working order.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

At benefit performance for Ed
ward p. Weston. the famous pedes-
trian, in Chicago. only fifty persons
we're present At his age he should
have known better than to walk 10
town where fame never lasts longer
than twenty-four hours.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

II the local hanks could have with
stood the strain another month there
would have been more Christmas
cheer in Durango. And as il is there
Is a very good feeling prevailing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

state treasurer's bank before his cleo
tion and has only just paid IL back.
over in Pennsylvania they don't seem
to care when the governor borrows
from the state treasurer himself and
never expects to pay 1t back.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

After two-hours' ride in an auto
mobile, a Chicago woman wasn't able
10 speak for thirty days II this does
not boom the buzz-wagon business,
nothing will.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Frank Donnatelli and Joe Pedro.
i'alians. were killed and Guy Donna.
teila mortally wounded by policemen
IN street fight at Anderson. a mining
town nine miles east of McAlester.
The Italians had been drinking and
resisted arrest. The two policemen
VINO did the shooting are under arrest
charged With murder,
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Says the Dayton Herald: BRYAN
will be the next president. We feel
IT, IN our bones" BY consulting a
physician the editor may learn thst
he is merely victim OF rheumatism.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

A Cuth5ert tGa.) farmer named Alb
Gore placed $500 In greenDacks he.
tween the mattresses of his bed, and
because the money mysteriously dis
appeared Gore is bowling for blood.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

The Herald believes 1t best to put
your estimate low regarding the pos.
sibilities of the two failed banks pay
ing out and then If the institutions
make good your feeling will improve.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

western man who committed sui
eide left word that in thirty-six years
he never had anything to he thankful
for People who have lived in Du.
range mover talk like that.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

The protective league formed by
Chicago's grass widows and widovors
Tor the purpose of avoiding further
disappointments viii. of course. draw
the line at rakes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Too many dresses" is given as the
cause of one actress nervous break
down. And ii is likely that there was
not much to any of the dresses either.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

The sale Of diamonds has fallen or
10 such an extent lately that some
merchants must he wishing they had
embarked in the coal business as n
side line
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

A Tacoma bootblack retired with a
fortune of 100000. and he will soon
notice that good many people he
never heard OF before are taking a
ahine TO him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

The labor leaders VINO nave been
digging Uncle Joe Cannon's political
grave for the past year or two seem
TO have made it several sizes too
small
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

1t is hard for even the best dnan-
cial institutions TO withstand slander-
ous attacks. And those guilty are sure
ly dIsreputable creatures.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

A San Francisco man lost his pholo-
graph and 500 records in fire the
other night. One can easily imagine
how the nelghbors sympathized with
him
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

The present state banking law is
not rigd enough. The next legislature
,,1a
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

The opposition TO Bryan is begin
ming to cISstalize. But to our notion
the Nebraskan has walk-over for
the Democratic nomination.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

bank in Constantinople has failed
for million, thereby furnishing Alb
dul Hamid with further excuse for
standing on his creditors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Judge Allen has granted a tempo
rary injunction against the Denver
grocer's combine. 1t should he made
permanent
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Baron Aoki says he fails 10 under
stand the president" In that event,
doubtless, he couldn't even understand
a 13.000-word hypothetical question.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Congress viii adjourn tomorrow for
the usual holiday recess. The first
month has passed without accomplish
ing a great deal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

That Chicago man whose blood is
full OF yeast must be an ex-Milwankee-
an who once helped to make his town
famous.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Receivers having been appointed FOR
the two closed banks it is very foolish
for newspapers or others TO indnige
in senseless and sensational rumors.
The Herald wants depositors to he
prepared for the worst, at the same
time there Is every reason to believe
the Colorado State bank will make an
excellent showing and that the work.
o: the past seven years has been to
rehabiitate instead of tearing down.
At any rate all the facts will come out.
Let the receiver make complete and
thorough investigation of every trans
action and the officers inform us they
are ready 10 go before a meeting OF
depositors. having nothing to conceal.
As yet Mr.. Mcconnell has made no
statement and It remains for the re-
ceiver 10 go through the books and
make a report, What 1t will show 40
one on rhe outside can tell II should
he thorough. showing all recent trans.
actions wherein it lis alleged favoritism
has played part The Herald is for
fair play and straight methods 1T all
times, but we want the facts and these
should he forthcoming in few days.
Mr.. Mcconnell will undoubtedly aid
Mr. Pingrey in making up his report
and viii then have personal state
ment for the depositors. True, it does
not look good according to present
status and we have nothing encourag-
ing to offer depositors, hut II is nse
less to make wild statements. the
Herald will anxiously await the receiy-
er's report as to the outlook.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Attorney General Dickson is making
1t interesting for the Denver combines.
Get them on the run and keep them
toing
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Richard LiDthicum of the Rico News
and A. Sheard, manager of the United
Rico Mines company, came over yes
terday and are in the city today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23
From Thnrsdav,s Daily

Another crowd OF Italians went out
work for them they don't stay long.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Michigan is mighty particular
state. It is raising fuss because its
governor borrowed $1,000 from the
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Were it possible for people to eat
their own words some men need
never feel the pangs of hunger.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23
CFrom Fridays Daiiy)

o. S. Galbreath returned from Pa
gosa Springs last night and departed
for Denver this morning on important
legal business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Won't he long before Father Time
will claim 1907 as his own.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

In another column we give space n
q communication from j. ]. Malone
Of the Malone Iron Works. in which
the action Of the council comes in for
criticism. on the surface it looks Nc
though the Malone Iron Works hal n
kick coming It was the duty of the
council to investigate. As we under
stand it. the Malone Iron Works com
pany is a stock concern and in splen.
did shape so far as meeting all obii-
cations and the closing of the Colorado
State bank will have no effect on the
concern. Mr.. Malone invested money
and is making the enterprise a sue
cess and he is entitled TO considora.
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

These coal mine explosions are
becoming rather numerous.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Having been working rather siren
uously congress will adjourn Saturday
over the holidays.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

DR.. Fl. c. Lefursey returned last
night from Denver. where he was a
witness before the United States grand
jury.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Last night at the residence Of w.
II LaCoint, Justice of the Peace r..
j. Hechtman Joined in Wedlocb Mr..
Foster II. Blackjack and Miss .. y.
the ceremony the wedding guests We're
treated TO most enjoyable weI1ing
supper furnished by Mrs. LsComt.
This morning the couple left over the
Southern for their honeymoon trip TO
California
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Mrs. c. A. Pike departed this morn
ing for Colorado Springs TO spend the
Christmas holidays with Miss Sharley,
who is attending Colorado college.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Hon. 7. y. Burns passed through
en- ronte TO Trimble Springs last
night. He is looking after extensive
Improvements at that popular resort
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Well, there is one thing to be thank
ful for-the football season Ia over.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

kilograms from Pagosa Springs this
morning announce that Judge Pike
had appointed owen i. Boyle to De re-
ceiver Of the Colorado State bank and
placed the amount of his bond at $780,
900. and Rowe Pingrey to be receiver
of the Smeiter City State bank, nader
bond of $4,000. When the bonds are
furnished and approved the receivers
will take hold of the concerns and do
their best to pull them out
Nothing new has developed regard
ing matters of the banks and nothing
more will he known until the receivers
have an opportunity to go over their
affairs and form their estimates. This
will take some days. and the only
thing to do is to patiently await the
outcome.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Judge Pike. ]. A. plIlliam. Reporter
Peters and the attorneys who We're in
attendance on the session OF the dis
trict court in Pagoca Springs return
ed last evening
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Charley Howard, who Is tussiing
with pneumonia, is reported as hold
Ing his own, which il favorable for
his speedy recovery. Pneumonia does
its work rapidly. Mrs. Howard is
also improving.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Quite a number of Hesperus citi
zens, who were witnesses before the
grand jury AT Denver returned last
evening and went mp home on lhe
southern this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Nearly all the fraternsl societies got
caught in one or the othAr OF the sus;
pended banks. hut tneir good work
viii be carried on Just thes anne. If
their incoming dues are not sufficient
the members will willingly stand an
assessment. That's brotherly love.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23
cations set in he win pull through
| and be- out again in a short time.

Miss Sadie Bunker, who had charge
of the millinery department in Steia's
departed this morning for her home n
Kansas City to remain. Miss Bunker
Is a pleasant lady and made many
friends during her stay in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

The force of the First National bank
Is kept busy these days opening new
accounts and taking in the cash Du.
range is fortunate in having a bank.
ing institution in which everybody
has the utmost confidence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

A. r. Mollette returned last evening
from Pagosa Springs where he vent
TO attend district court Owing to
the fact that the countys money. some
$4,000. was tied MP in the closed oank
no court business was Transacted
Tuesday. but Judge Pike was request
ed not TO close until the matter Of re-
ceivers for the banks was settled as
the appointments must he made in
open court All cases We're continued
until the June term. The judge, court
officials, and attorneys are expected
10 return tonight
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23


trict court in Pagoca Springs return
ed last evening.
LLOYD Sheets, who returned from
DeuVeln Tuesday evening, will be oil
hand to assist the receiver and de
positors in unranglins the Smelteg
City State bank aiairs.
Mrs. h. w. Solomon. who was at
Mercy hospital several days has SO
far recovered as to be able to return
to the ranch at TIFFANY This morning
The Misses Francis and Marian Bell
and Miss Ethel Sheets came in from
Columbia. Mo, last evening where they
ofe attending Stephens college. viii
be here during the holidays when they
return TO resume their studies.
O.
State Bank Commissioner II. NJ.
Beatty having completed his business
with the banks here and departed for
Denver this morning. We trust he
will never have occasion 10 visit thi,,
section on a similar mission.
O.
The condition OF the failed banks
may be bad, but until criminal crook
edness is shown we are going to give
the men every opportunity to straight.
en the tangle and pay depositors dollar
for dollar.
The man who jumps board bill is
liable TO bump up against the real
thing. Sheriff Palmquist OF Silverton
convinced two men Of this fact in Du.
range yesterday who We're willing to
pay all expenses as well as the board
bill which they attempted to jump"
John Gaylord. county clerk. along
with three others who examined the
books and paper OF the Bank of Pa.
gosa. make the statement that the
bank is in excellent shape and il the
Durango institution turns out as well
as expected the people of Arcbuleta
county will be paid dollar for dollar
in the long run.
Last night Durango lodge No. 46.
A +. 4 A. NJ, installed officers as
follows: c. l.. Russell, w. NJ; T..
II. Ballard. s. W; 6, II. Charlton,
j. w: w. C. Leisenberg, treasurer;
Glenn Scouten. secretary: e. W.
Moody. S. d.; S. d. Henderson, j. d.
w. +. Ballreich, S. s.; ]. Y. Graham.
j. s.; j. j. Riggs tyler
Owing 10 thief act that the EfSs
lodge has 81 500 tied up in the Smelter
City State bank the plan TO secure
for club room and home
has been sbapdoued for the present.
It will doustlsss Ss taksh ~ lstsr,
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-23

Let DVrangoites look forward to
better luck in 1908.