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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

mission keeps records of all wrecks
and complies statistics which 1t pub
fishes quarterly concerning the num-
Der OF people killed and injured, the
property loss and the causes, but 1t
does not make public the names Of
the roads On which the wrecks oc-
Cured. Wrecks are classified merely
by letter and number.
More publicity than this is needed.
The commission should be authorized
to publish names. 1t should classify
the wrecks into those--exceedingly
few In number-in which some ca
lamity beyond the power OF the road
to foresee or TO provide against was
responsible, and those-the great ma
jority-in which in one way or other
the ofiicials or employees OF the roads
were to blame.
TO figure out the percentage of danger
to life and limb of the passengers on
each road. And the travelling public
equipped with vest-pocket memoranda
could choose the safest road wherever
an alternative presented itself. The
roads would have u fine chance to
compete with one another publicly
with regard to safety.
Publicity Of this kind would be use
full, no matter what other measures
are necessary to compel the roads the
roads to give reasonable protection
to their patrons.-Record-He
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

The Telluride Commercial associa
ton took place Saturday. Covers were
laid for thirty people.
The italian. named Cruso, who at.
tempted suicide at Telluride some
weeks ago, died yesterday after lin
eering for days in a bad condition.
The report that the contract for the
new water works at Grand Junction
had been let is wrong. 1t will be
some weeks before work will start.
A piece of farm land near Greeley
consisting OF 160 acres was sold last
week for $125 an acre. Sugar beets.
Four yearssago the same land sold for
$40 an acre -
Representative Hogg and hisjfaually
left Washington for Pueblo Monday
Mrs. Hogg is suffering from an attack
OF cold and grip aud will not return
to Washington,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

The cold wave sweeping through the
northwest is continuing south.
The largest automobile show ever
held in the United States is on at the
Coliseum in Chicago.
The United States senate has pass
ed bill increasing the pensions of
the 5000 survivors Of the Indian wars
from IS to $40 a month.
The Indiana state senate has passed
the Bland bill calling for 2-cent fare
on all railroads, with no excess charge
for failure to purchase tickets.
The house committee has reduced
the compensation Of railroads for car
rying the mails, effecting saving to
the government Of 100000 annually.
The theater combine is indicted in
New York as trust, conspiracy and
restraint of trade being alleged, and
extortionate methods employed are re.
cited.
President Roosevelt has agreed to
deliver an Grafton at the dedication Of
the Mckinley memorial monument at
Canton, O., the last week in Septem-
ber. ~ IvI2k
The Nebraska state senate has kill
ed the bill which would have made 1t
necessary for Christian Science practi-
TONERS to secure physicians certif-
Gates.
The New York's aldermanic bribery
scandal Is spreading, and 1t Is report
ed the arrest of second member of
the council will be asked in connec-
ton with the case.
The Alabama house OF representa-
tives has passed the senate bill pro-
viding for 21h-cent fare on all rail
roads, and it now goes to the govera
for his signature.
President Roosevelt is having made
full-length portrait which is to be
placed in the peace palace OF The
Hague. The gift will be from group
of peace friends in Europe.
The Greek girl who married Duke
Della Sale. and whose husband was
spirited away from her by his father
in an attempt to have the marriage
annulled, has gone to Rome to appeal
to the pope, and, though in poverty,
refuses money from her fatherin-law.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07
men plead guilty and were fined $2s
each and costs. which were paid.


T. F. Wylie, grand organizer for the
Order OF Gobblers, went south this
morning for the purpose of organizing
Durango and other towns in that sec
ton. We would advise our acquaint-
ances down that way that they will
avoid many embarrassing interroga-
tories during the initiation by respond
ing promptly and truthfully to the
principle question put to them by the
grand lecturer, as he is investigating
the past life of the candidate, for If
is useless to attempt to conceal the
truth as he will worm a confession
out OF you before he lets go--Tellu
ride Journal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

great as was expected. although the
full extent of the losses Of the packers
in their foreign business cannot be
measured for = year or two. The bu-
reau OF manufactures has figured up
the exports Of maet products from the
United States for tho nrst nine months
in 1906 and nnds that there have been
notable gains over previous years In
practically all lines except canned
meats. which have fallen OF to the
amount Of s1.45s.s .s3s. although several
countries show gains.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

II the result Of the election In Ger.
many doesn't please the emperor he
may dissolve the reichstag and order
the voters to try 1t again. He can
keep on doing this as long as the
elections continue to be unsatisfactory
TO him It doesn't seem to be u very
good system, but sometimes. when
such mon as Platt and Depew and
BAilsy are elected. we might almost
b justified In wishing that we had
something like It.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Opcasioaally some Of our people
taink they arc not doing a. well as
they should. We advise them TO stop
and ooapider the conditions surround.
iAg thsQ. We have the finest climate
- SertA the Asalthiest section In the
United States. and these 10 less pov.
srty than in any other portion. And
the future IL bright in every respect.
The Individual who u getting ahead.
svea Il slowly. and has health, has
no kick coming.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

The Democrat is very much worried
over Simon Guggenheim. More than
than We can say for Simon. He is
not worried over what the Democrat
says or does. In fact, he doesn't know
such a sheet is in existence.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

The Massachusetts senate excludes
lobbyists not only from the floor. but
from the reading room, cloakroom. re-
ception room and corridor. 1t is not
ON record that the lobby closes It's
transactions In any Of these places.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

For the hrst time in eighteen years
the commerce of Oregon has been
delayed by ice In the Columbia river.
Taking the northern hemisphere as a
whole. the winter has been severe.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Mr.. Carnegie's first gift to Yale is
$4,000 for swimming pool, and 1t
follows his bestowal Of a lake on
Princeton. The hope Is inspired that
Mr.. Carnegie will presently begin to
hand around ship canals.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

A New York man has Just made
$1,000 specializing in cotton-seed
oil. He is reported to have exhibited
wonderful wisdom in his operations.
but 1t remains to be seen whether he
knows when to quit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Surely the Colorado legislature will
not attempt to muzzle Tom Patter
sons twins. 1t was Patterson and his
papers that did so much to elect the
republican ticket last fall.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

A scientist reports that cold feet In
dicste great intellectual power and
acdvity. The common supposition
that cold feet indicate unusual WEIGH
ing inclinations will probably continue,
however, to prevail.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07
Alleged vioIaters Arrested
From Mondays Daily.

The machine Is grinding.
Six informations were filed in the
county court this morning, two against
James Sategna for keeping saloon
open on the Sabbath and four against
d. F. Day, charged with selling liquor
and gambling on the same day.
The first information filed against
Mr. Day is for permitting gambling in
the Trimble Springs hotel.
The second charges selling liquor
without a license.
The third charges keeping saloon
open on the Sabbath day.
The fourth charges him with keep
ing tippling house open on the Sab
bath day.
The two informations filed against
Sategna charge keeping saloon open
on Sunday.
The hearing in the Day cases has
been set for the goth of the month.
The information In the four cases
are sworn to by Adison Tow.
Sategna was arrested last evening
| by Marshall Winkllne for violation OF
| the closing law.
1t is reported others are to follow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

An Indiana man has secured q d.
vorce with the provision that he may
not marry anyone but his former wife
until after thirty years from the time
OF the granting Of the decree. Such
divorces are not likely to become very
popular in New York social circles.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07
PUBLICITY FOR ALL
RAILROAD WREck9.

Railroad wrecks gain publicity at
the time Of their occurrence. but there
is always more or less doubt about
the proper location Of the responsi.
bility, and even the verdicts OF the
ooroners' juries do not aiways clear
the facts up. Moreover. the wrecks
are 30 scattered in time and place
that It II impossible for the public
to make sure Just what roads ars most
blamsworthy.
TAs iptssststs eonnseee eonr
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

The fact that Durango territory can
supply plenty Of beets for sugar fac
tory 10 . splendid advertisement and
means that sooner or later a factory
will be located in our midst
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Begins to look as though the sizzling
process will keep a-going until many
wings are clipped. Continually play
ing with edged. tools means some one
10 going to get hurt in the long run.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Both 6wettenham and Tillman say
they were joking. There Is a general
demand for more humorists, but SWEET
tenham and Tillman hardly seem as
yet to have made themselves eligible
for membership in the Humorists'
union.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Professor shailer Mathews thinks
lack Of love Is responsible for most Of
the divorces. Perhaps the professor
has not said Just what he meana.
Isn't too much promiscuous love caus-
ing most OF the troublef
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Let the republican majority carry
out every pledge made to the people In
the platform. The party must deal
honestly with the voters II future sue
cess 10 desired.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

At Harrisburg. Mob, the girls have
organized club whose members are
pledged not to marry men who do
not wear boards. Would 1t not have
been more In accordance with the
fitness Of things II this movement
had started in Kansasf
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

The Colorado general assembly
should be very careful before passing
bill to muzzle the press, Muzzle
the press and graft Of all kinds will
increase In every department Of public
service It is fear Of newspaper ex-
poaure that saves many communities.
Go slow. Mr.. Legislator.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

The Denver Post Is no doubt out
for the dough. nevertheless 1t has the
management Of the uefunct Denver
Savings bank dead to rights. 1t was
a case Of featheriAg several nests at
the expense OF poor depooltors.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

James stillman, the New York bank
er and Standard OH magnate, says his
health requires that he shall live
abroad. Those Ohio subpoena servers
have depressing effect upon the sys-
tenn.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Another uprising is threatened in
Cuba. The people down there have
been working pretty steadily for a
month or 30. and naturally want 4
change.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

An automobile man whose machine
At the Florida races struck a bump
On the beach and few to pieces proud
ly points to the fact that he was going
at the pace OF 125 miles an hour. In
describing the trajectory the chauffeur
lost one eye and broke a rib.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Reports recently nled In the war de-
partment at Washington show that
there are In this country $4,000, 900
men who are available for military
service. We have no present fear of
an invasion from either Canada or
Mexico.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

British merchants propose to de-
mand indemn,ties for tho losses they
expect to sustain through the suppress
sion Of the opium traffic in China.
The British merchant continues to re-
gard 1t as an outrage when an uplift
of any kind interferes with his profits.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

A London physician says people
would be healthier II they ate less.
Under the present schedule OF prices
they would also be much richer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Sir Wilfred Laurier claims that "the
twentieth century. Is Canada's," but
Uncle. Sam will put in his usual bid
for a. small piece Of It.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Sunday was veritable June day at
Grand Junction. regular peek-a-boo
shirtwaist day. and the day was spent
in the parks. In drives, etc. On the
ether hand In Denver Sunday was
one OF the coolest and most disagree
able Of the winter, the thermometer
huggfng the zero point.
The attitude Of President Roosevelt
and the federal administration were
strongly upheld by former Governor
quet OF the El Paso County Bar as
sociation at the Antlers hotel. He
| spoke on "Roosevelt's and Roots
Theory OF Federal and States Rights"
all the clubs OF Colorado Springs that
no liquor can be sold to members un.
less II Is drank at the club. His
ground for this action is that the
clubs have no city license and that
the sale of liquor therein can be only
for the convenience OF members.
The battle royal in this legislature
Is to be over railroad legislation, says
the Denver Republican. Next in i'm
portance and size Of lobby is the in'
surance issue; the third falls on bank
ing and the fourth on local option
bill. There is one partisan measure in
the whole 900 bills that have been in
troduced-the anti-fusion measut.
which prohibits the democracy throw
ing out a net and raking in the po-
litical fotsam and jetsam in the state.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07
SALE OF THE TEIS'
STOCK STARTS SATURDAY,

In another portion OF this paper A.
l.. Nathan & Co. announce that they
will place on sale the Teis stock of
gents furnishing goods Saturday
morning. This stock was purchased
at great bargain and Mr.. Nathan
informs The Herald that he is going
TO give the public the same benefit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Germany is preparing to build sew
ersl 26,000Iton battle ships. England
will, Of course, reply at once with an
order for as many 26,OO0-ton fighting
vessels.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

In order to get on a Jury in Greater
New York a man must possess mind
that is absolutely impervious to law.
logic, sympathy or the mitigation Of
circumstance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

The Herald Is adding names to It's
subscription list daily. The present
year promises to be record breaker
for this publication.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

TAa damage done to the canned
meat Gsads abroad BY President Roose-
vslt's raid upon the packing houses Of
0bieeea Isst summer hss ao< bsss 70
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

II the police and county officials had
worked together year ago Durango
woald have escaped a great deal oi
unpleasant notoriety.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

The man or newspaper stirring up
trouble generally gets a whit of the
same kind of medicine before the wind
blows over.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

The Herald wants the news from
every section Of this southwest. Drop
us line and assist in making an
interesting paper.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Tired Of chasing the pesky octopus,
the members of the Texas legislature
are planning An expedition against the
jack.rabbit-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Thaw studied the situation we'll
He killed White for dramatic effect
Insanity dodge is altogether too thin
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Take away the Thaw millions and
the murder trial would receive no
more attention than any other desolute
case.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Let Durangoites congratulate them
selves when they think Of the freez.
ing northwest
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Psllman car tips, 1t is said. amount
to $4,000. 900 a year. while the salaries
Of porters are almost nominal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

The Herald publishes more news
thaA any daily In the state west OF
Pueblo and Leadville.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Mayor Mcconnell then extended an
invitation to the citizens present TO
express themselves on the sewer ques-
ton. Among those who spoke against
sewage were ]. w. Wingate. P. De-
genhardt, l. Cherry, John Morelock.
Robert McNicholas, Mr.. Bartholomew.
w. C. Chapman, Mrs. ]. R. Wakelin,
Frank Eldredge and Reese McCloskey.
All took about the same position and
urged the council to drop the matter
under present conditions.
Harry jackson and John r. Ball ia
vored the proposition and thought it
should be carried out Alderman Dob
bins also spoke in favor of starting
sewage as quickly as possible.
The city engineer was present with
complete profile and stated that 1t
was gotten up and estimates furnish
ed by one OF the best surveyors in
the country, coming from st. Louis
for the purpose, and that he wanted
to disabuse the minds of the people
that he alone was responsible for the
plans. The ST. Louis man went over
every foot Of ground of the proposed
sewer and plans and specifications fol-
lowed upon his recommendations.
Mayor Mcconnell spoke pointedly
regarding the necessity of sewage and
said If he had his way sewage would
be gone ahead with and he would also
pave Main street, but as an officer
elected to serve the people he did
not want to go ahead against the
wishes of a majority of the taxpay-
ers. Mr.. Jackson spoke along the
was an absolute necessity. Tom
Lotus said he had sold the Kicker
corner practically on the strength CT
| the city putting In sewage and that
he had made some heavy investments
| since then on the same grounds.
| Alderman Hapno reported on the
Animas City annexation proposition
and read an ordinance on the sub
ject. Sam Johnson, in behalf of the
| Animas people, said they were anxious
to come in although 1t would increase
their taxes, and the corporation o.
Animas City was practically out o.
debt, owing less than $500 with $20t
in the treasury. The benefits derived
by Animas coming into the corpora
ton would more than Offset the differ
ence in taxes. Animas would thu!
eventually get water which was one
OF the main objects in coming in
and that people would invest an(
build there If it was included in tht
city limits OF Durango and propert!
would increase in value with goot
water.
Mr.. Hanno said owing to big ex
pense of putting in water, lights, ad
ditional alderman, ETC.. which woult
increase taxes. he opposed annexation
Alderman Casey said he was in favo
Of annexation, giving figures TO shov
that increase in water receipts woult
more than pay the interest on thu
bonds. The question was deferre,
until the 18th 10 get more data an'
facts.
The petition of j. C. Copeland t,
pay employment agency license semi
annually was rejected because the OF
dinance provided for yearly payments
J. c. Bradley was allowed a rebat
of $3.50 on water he did not use.
Adjourned until the 18th.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

TIE republicans will get together on
. decent railroad law and pass It..
The party pledge must be fulfilled
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

It's about time for the black flag
to unfurl.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

The demand for labor continues in
every walk Of life.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Dsnatured alcohol. which was to
woyk such wonders, is still in the list
Of eurioa
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Msrs Il no reason 10 dispair. This
southwest section IL the Eden of the
Wet
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

+. G. 0radsn viii land = state nor.
mai ope Durango. This u assured.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

D. F. Day is posing as a martyr.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07
1.-THE law will be enforced"

THE law will be enforced"
The above is the answer Of Sheriff
Clark to the question put to him by
a Herald representative this afternoon.
Mr.. Clark was asked regarding his
future intentions. He said 1t was his
entention to enforce the law as he
found it and that those violating the
Sunday and midnight closing law will
be prosecuted the same as those con.
Quoting gambling games.
Mr. Clark also stated that Marshal
Wickline had promised to work with
him and furnish all desired assistance
in ferreting out those guilty of vio-
lating either one of the laws.
The Herald desires to commend
Sheriff Clark for the position he is
taking and we are glad to be able to
quote him publicly on this question
that is agitating the public.
AS stated in items placed in type
early in the day, the public has won
dered why it was that some OF the
saloons could keep open doors on the
Sabbath day and after midnight and
why it was four or five gambling in
stitutions could be conducted, as al
legged by Mr.. Link before Judge Glenn
ents, and no action taken. Now, II
the police force Is to work in conjunc
ton with the sheriff's office there car
be no violation of the law without alb
solue favoritism, either In keeping
open contrary to law or conducting
gambling games.
The county court promises 10 be
kept busy for some time to come il
we can judge by the number of in
formations being filed.
Six additional informations were
filed against D. F. Day this morning
charging various misdemeanors.
In the cases filed yesterday Mr.. Day
appeared this morning and asked fol
further time to plead and was granted
until o'clock Saturday afternoon.
The Sategna cases were continued
until 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Two informations were filed against
James Vine, for selling liquor without
license. 1t is understood Mr.. Vine
was barkeeper at Trimble. Hearing
Saturday.
Tnformations were filed against
Peter Jackson for stealing blankets al
the Ute agency and hearing was sci
for o'clock Thursday.
1t is said many more informationi
are being prepared.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Why go south for balmy weather.
No place can beat Durango-unless
1t is Aztec and Pennington.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

The Misses Ada and Bessie Ross
of Telluride are visiting Durango
friends. The young ladies' are popular
hello" girls.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Streets are fast drying up and boys
will be playing marbles in day or
two. In fact plenty of smooth and
dry places for this amusement.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-07

Miss Hattie Mashburn continues to
improve. Was able to make visit
to the dining room yesterday.