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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

The Bull" Smiths are the most nu-
merous of the names. 1t is said that
there are more than 1000 male de
scendants of this branch. Their com
mon ancestor won his title from hav-
ing once use a bull in harness instead
of horse. The weight" Smiths orig
inaily owned the only set of weights
and scales in the neighborhood, and
all the farmers of the country round
resorted to them for the purpose OF
weighing.
These various appellations became
firmly fixed as family names. When
an inquiry was made of man. woman
or child concerning the Smiths, the
answer was invariably:
(which do you mean. the Rock,
Blue, Bull, Tangier or the Weight
Smiths?'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19
HEALTH THEORIES.
Topeka Capital.

Topeka Capital.
Another "vagary' OF which | am pos
sessed is that one should eat when
he is hungry no matter what the hour.
The wise ones" are continually shak-
ing their heads at those who eat late
In the evening and go to bed on full
stomach. | am always hungrier at
midnight than at any other hour of the
day, and for years, probably four
nights out of seven, have eaten
heartily of anything chose. just be-
fore retiring. and have slept like a
log until late the following morning
and find that I sleep much better and
arise more refreshed II retire with
my stomach full. restful and content.
have therefore come to the conclu.
sion that the art Of having a health
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19
COLORADO NEWS.

SiNty-nine carloads of cantaloupe.
we're shipped from the lower Arkansa.
valley in one day.
Delta county was awarded the first
Prize for the best general exhibit al
the Pueblo fair; Montrose county sec
ond, Pueblo county third.
r. G. Wisner, employed at the Joe
Dandy mill in Cripple Creek, was
caught in the crusher and his right
leg ground to a pulp before the ma
chinery could be stopped.
Indictments have been returned
against five druggists of Fort Col
Inns for selling liquor contrary to law
Thirty-nine indictments have been @,
turned by the grand jury.
A Cripple Creek couple went to
cheyenne to get married, but arriv.
ing there on Friday, the 18th day of
the month the bride baked and no
amount of persuasion could change
her mind to get married.
Mayor Speer is wedding ont the
criminal element in Denver and small.
er towns throughout the state should
be on the lookout. Wonder II the
mayor will take in the heretofore pro.
tected gambling houses?
John Delaney. aged "a, was severe
y injured while attempting to bent
his way at Florence. Delaney was once
prosperous resident of Joplin, Mo,
A relative had left him $4,000 and
he lost 1t all prospecting for zinc.
AT Fort Collins wheat sells for 81. 90
per hundred weight. or 70 cents n
busheL This is better price than
usually paid at the opening OF the
market in September and II is not
believed 1t will go lower. The re.
ceipts are heavy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

The Del Norte fish hatchery is to be
located three and one-half miles south
OF there on Francisco creek. The
main building will be 80 to 81 feet,
with capacity of 100000 fish. and
will cost s2,175. Two local eontrac.
tors will build it.
James Cowan, being taken from
Leadville to the penitentiary, jumped
IRON the train and made his escape
into the hills. He said he would Kill
himself rather than go to the pen.
A hen belonging to obert McFall of
Rerthoud laid an egg with shell
like the rind of a cucumber. The
egg was the subject of much COM
ment among German beet workers,
one of whom says it fortells the end
of the world February 2, 1908.
The sheriff of Teller county was in
formed that gambling was carried on
in Cripple Creek. The sheriff started
on a raid, but found nothing-not
even gambling paraphernalia, which
had evidently been spirited away. The
opinion prevails that the houses were
given the tip.
The application of Russell Boles for
pardon was postponed one month by
the board of pardons. Boles is serving
life sentence for the murder of
young Harold Friaborn in Denver.
Clate Watt and Sam Haas sent up
from Cripple Creek had their sen.
tences commuted.
AS a result of remaining out all
last night in a drenching rain dig
ging in the hills for a watch that his
disordered brain told him was hidden
there, John Brennan, the Oldest con
ductor in point of service, on the
Denver G. Rio Grande. lies in pre-
carious condition in Glenwood Springs.
Joe Sharp and Harry Douthwaite
organizers for the United Mine Work
ers of America, arrested at Trinidad
oil the charge of picking pockets, were
released at Trinidad on habeas cor.
pus and Immediately arrested charged
with burglary. Douthwate has been
arrested four times and Sharp twice
on similar charges.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

dog and pony show, and turned over
To the treasurer. Alderman Folsom
moved that the council refuse to re-
ceive the money and it be returned to
the mayor.
Alderman Mcclellan opposed the
motion and thought. that. inasmuch
as reductions had been made on other
occasions. the mayor should be sus-
tanned by the council. He moved as
an amendment that the council ac-
cept the $25 and return to the show
management the $50 collected by the
marshal. The vote stood Logan, Thom-
sen. Folsom. Harmon. Casey. Scouton.
nay; Mcclellan and Naegelin, aye. The
amendment was lost.
The original motion was put and
carried-Logan, Thompson, Folsom,
Harmon. Casey and Scouton. aye; Nc.
Lellan and Naegelin. nay.
The clerk then read the resignation
Oh Mayor Mcconnell to take effect i'm.
mediately. Alderman Folsom NOV ed
that 1t be accepted.
Alderman Mcclellan strenuously op
posed the motion and moved to amend
to lay the resignation on the table
elm voting for 1t.
Alderman Folsom's motion to ac
cept was then carried. Aldermen Nc
Lellan and Naegelin voting nay.
The clerk presented the bond o.
Isaac Cherry for a cement sidewalk
The appointment of Chas. Meyers n
a special policeman for Brooksidt
park. without pay was approved.
Alderman Mcclellan read ordinance
No. 446 changing the grade on Mair
avenue as per action of the counci
at the last meeting and moved tina
it be ordered published. Carried.
Trustee Saddler of Animns City al
dressed the council, asking for al
extension of ninety days in which Il
sign the agreement for the use of tho
city water mains 10 carry Watel
from their reservoir to the line be
tween the two towns. Mr.. Saddlel
said Animas City had held bond elec
| tion and the attorneys had declared
1t Illegal. Another call was made
and an error found In that so tina
another election would have to be hel,
this month. On motion the extension
was granted.
Alderman Folsom moved that th'
! engineer be instructed to make tn,
sidewalk curb six inches instead o
nine. Alderman Scouton wanted II
know where the money was coming
from. Mr.. Folsom replied that i
would cost no more for n six inch thar
| for a nine inch. Motion carried
Adjourned to meet Thursday night
the 18th. at which time the question
Of the levy for the coming year will b,
acted upon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19
THE USEFULNESS OF lceeeRes

The World To-Day.
When an iceberg is launched upon
its long journey. its bottom parts are
barnacled with sand. powders. and
other detritus gathered from the land
surface over which 1t has made its
tedius march to the sea. This bur
den 1t gradually casts off as 1t melts
while drifting down along our CONT
mental seaboard. AS result of the
deposits thus made through countless
centuries, combined with the products
the sea-bed for many miles of shors
has been gradually filed up. creating
those vast, submerged plateaux. known
as banks" which extend from Labra-
dor to the Bay of Fundy and form the
breeding grounds of innumerable
shoals of cod. herring, and other val.
| liable food fishes. In this way the
bergs have performed an economic
| service of incaloulable value. laying
the foundation for one OF the worlds
most important productive industries.
and affording a means of livelihood
to those hardy bands of captains
| courageous" who each year reap the
harvests of the sea. The bergs serve
further economic purpose in that to
| their tempering influence are largely
due the climatic conditions prevailing
over large part of the interior o.
North America.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19
Health in the Canal Zone

The high wages paid make 1t a
mighty temptation to our young ar
tisans to join the force of skilled work
men needed to construct the Panama
canal Many are restrained however
by the fears Of fevers and malaria. 1t
is the knowing ones-those who have
used Electric Bitters, who go there
without this fear, well knowing they
are safe from malarious influence with
Electric Bitters on hand. Cures blood
poison too, biliousness. weakness and
all stomach. liver and kidney troubles
Guaranteed by G. e. Tiffany, Jr., drug
gist. soc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

American cooking is beld in sucl
high esteem by the Grown Princess
Cecilie of Germany that she has sent
her chef here to study its mysteries
Pies and cakes. according to the
United States. will receive special at
tention from this expert, and he has
also heard that buckwheat cakes and
fiapjacks of good wheaton flour are
appetizips breakfast dishes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

w. A. Lynch. the saloonkeeper of
Grand Junction, who was arrested,
charged with assault and attempt to
bribe an alderman, will have his trial
Wednesday. The fight is liable to be
a hot one. The case grows out of the
fight of the Woodmen of the World
against Lynch who wants to start a
saloon next to the Woodmen build
ing, and the city council. who granted
the license. The courts have so far
sustained the Woodmen.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19
The Touch That Heals

Is the touch of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. It's the happiest combination
OF Arnica flowers and healing balsams
ever compounded. No matter how
old the sore or ulcer is, this salve will
cure it. For burns, scalds, cuts
wounds or piles, it's an absolute cure
Guaranteed by G. E. Tiffany. Jr.. drug
gist. csc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19
How to Avoid Appendicitis

Most victims of appendicitis are
those who are habitually constipated
orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures
chronic constipation by STIMULATING
the liver and bowels, and restores the
natural action of the bowels. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup does not nauseate
~ grippe and is mild and pleasant to
take. Refuse substitutes. G. E. Tiff
tany, Jr.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

the month. He will go back to the
ranch in a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pierce came up
from the ranch near Cedar Hill yes
terday afternoon.
Mrs. 3. Kerns came in from the
ranch at Allison yesterday and went
out again this morning
Mrs. Scott Starr and son returned
last evening from n three months alb
sence in the east and south.
Judge B. F. Houx went to Rico this
morning where he was summoned as
witness in the case against VIM.
Hinton.
Two coach loads of Durango people
went to Pennington this morning.
II is probable that a large crowd will
go tomorrow, as the train will be held
until 1880 p. m.
The funeral of John Michel, who
died yesterday morning from injuries
received in runaway Sunday. took
place from the Durango undertaking
parlors at O'Clock this afternoon.
o
r. A. Hoffman. field secretary of the
Colorado Prison association. arrived
last evening from Pueblo. He is here
soliciting funds for carrying on the
work of the association. The motto
is THE opening of the prison to them
that are bound The purpose of the
association is to prevent and cure
in securing employment and leading
better lives. The object is a worthy
one and should be well supported.
The Durango baseball team went
down to Pennington this morning and
this afternoon will give the Silverton
team a few pointers on how To play
ball Some of the Durango boys could
not get away and three of the Tellu
ride boys will help Durango win. II
IL understood that Morehead. Tellu
rides heavy batter and all around
star player, will assist Silverton. Du
rango's line up is as follows: Pitcher
Honskea; catcher, Hughes; first, An
heier; second, Stanley; third, Cald
well; shortstop. Young; right field
Buckles; center Howard; left, Sta
ley. If that bunch don't make Sill
verton sick they had just as well
quit Stanley will probably pitch foi
Durango tomorrow. Durango will win
both games. Wait and see.
The big fair opens two weeks from
today.
The weather should be settled with
in the next two weeks.
w. S. weightman was among the
Pennington bound passengers this
morning.
Our Democratic friends of the city
administration are sure enough in q
fine mix-up.
About as severe an electrical storm
of the season bombarded Durango foi
a short time this afternoon. And IL
was no slouch of n rain.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19
Lost and Found

Lost, between $3.50 p. m. yesterday
and noon today, bilious assscck. with
nausea and sick headache. This ross
was occasioned by finding at G. e.
Tiffany, Jr., drug store a box of DR..
Kings New Life Pills. the guaranteed
cure for biliousness, malaria and
jaundice. 25c.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Col,

A. j. Nusbaum, Batesville, Indiana.
writes: Last year | suffered for
three months with a summer cold so
distressing that it interfered with my
business. | had many of the symp-
toms of hay fever, and doctors pre-
scription did not reach my case, and
took several medicines which seemed
to only aggrevate my case. Fortunate
ly insisted upon having Foley's Hon
ey and Tar in the yellow package, and
it quickly cured me. My wife has
since used Foley's Honey and Tar
with the same success" G. E Tiffany,
Jr
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

One of the worst features of kidney
trouble is that 1t is an insidious dis
ease and before the victim realizes
his danger he may have fatal NAL
ady. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at
the first sign of trouble as it corrects
irregularities and prevents Brights
disease and diabetes. G. e. Tiffany, Jr.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

The New Pure Food and Drug Law
We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affect
ed by the National Pure Food and
Drug law as it contains no opiates
or other harmful drugs, and we recon-
mend it as safe remedy for children
and adults. G. E. Tiffany, Jr.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

Influence may get place, but 1t
requires merit to keep it.
Money may pay for nice eulogy.
hut 1t doesn't bribe the gatekeeper of
heaven.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19
OF Interest to Manv

Foley's Kidney Cure will cure any
case OF kidney or bladder trouble that
Is not beyond the reach of medicine.
NO medicine can do more. G. II. Tiff
fany, Jr.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

The useful man seldom lacks en-
pioyment.
1t Is wise child that owes its own
father
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

Graden's and Kruschke will make
attractive displays of their goods AZ
the fair. There will probably be 9th
ors. but they haven't announced their
intentions so far.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

Governor Edward Casper Stokes OF
New Jersey was at one time teacher
iii village school.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

Charles Anderson and Mrs. Hattie
Killburg. both of Silverton. were mar
ried yesterday afternoon by County
Judge Clements.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19
tFrom wednesdays psily.l

Col. j. q. Price came in from Man
cos yesterday. He Is making prcpa-
rations to go east about the first OF
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

The Iheatorium is being put in
shape for opening about Saturday. I e
intention is to run two reels instead
of one, as before. This, with an ii.
lustrated song, will make an inter
esting performance. showing six reels
n week instead of three.
George c., the two and a half year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Howe OF
the May Day mine. died at the Pal,
ace hotel last night from infiamma.
ton of the bowels. The funeral was
held at 2.30 this afternoon from the
Durango undertaking parlors.
DR.. and Mrs. A. w. Robbins drove
over from Bayfield, this morning and
will be guests at the Boyle residence
two or three days.
The Silverton team feel confident
that il will take both games from
Durango Mt Pennington. Telluride
was dead sure of taking the game
from Durango Sunday, but, you see.
they had another guess coming. II
will be the same way at Pennington.
Batters hardly get look in when
Honskea unlimbers. which he frequent.
ly does.
John Michel. who was injured III
a runaway accident Sunday, died about
5 o'clock this morning from his in.
juries. He was a miner and we'll
known all over the San Juan. A
brother is the only relative residing
in this part of the country. The
funeral will be held at o'clock to-
morrow from the Durango undertaking
parlors.
Catherine Archuleta in quarrel
over whom. II is claimed. Santiago
Gardunia killed Cisto Salas, twelve
miles down the valley last July, is
now in the county Jail for safe keep
ing. She is the principal witness in
the case and the sheriff was Informed
that she was preparing to leave the
county. hence he put her where she
can be found when the trial is called
next November.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

Always mean what you say but do
not always say what you mean.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19
LOCAL NEWS.

(From Tuesdays Daily.)
The county commissioners are In
session today hearing protests from
property owners whose values Were
increased
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

DIR. and Mrs. A. w Robbins drove
over from Bayfield, this morning and
will be guests at the Boyle residence
two or three days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

Mrs. b. Kerns came in from the
ranch at Allison yesterday and went
out again this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

the month. He viii go back to the
ranch in a few days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

About as severe an electrical storm
of the season bombarded Durango TO
a short time this afternoon And 1
was no slouch of n rain.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

The funeral of John Michel. who
died yesterday morning from injuries
received in runaway Sunday. took
place from the Durango undertaking
parlors at O'Clock this afternoon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

Two coach loads of Durango people
went to Pennington this morning
II is probable that large crowd will
go tomorrow. as the train will be held
until 1880 p. m.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pierce came up
from the ranch near Cedar Hill yes
terday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-14
FRISCO BOWS
TO PRESIDENT
Board of Education There Re-
IIsCinds Japanese Segre alton
Z Wire to Roosevelt and Root !

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1.-THE
San Francisco board Of education,
keeping its word with President
Roosevelt. has unanimously rescinded
the resolution of last October bN which
japanese We're segregated in the san
Francisco public schools and adopted
an alternative resolIHion in accord
ance with the understanding reached
at the Washington Conference attend
ed by the president. Secretary Root,
the school board and Mayor Schmitz
The board then sent the following tel
egram to Theodore Roosevelt, presi-
dent of the United States, and Elihu
Root. secretary of state:
"At regular meeting of the board
of education a resolution as agreed up
on with you was adopted unanimous
ly. Certified copy was given to Unit
ed States District Attorney Devlhl'
The president having telegr3 phed
Mayor Schmftz that he would direct
Mr.. Devlin to dismiss the suits against
the board of education in the United
States circuit court and in the supreme
court of California MS soon as the ac-
ton stated should be taken by the
board. members of that body look on
the Japanese incident as now closed,
as far as San Francisco is concerned.
There is. however, it is said, an I'M
written reservation to the effect that
should the presidents reciprocal prom
ises to the board regarding discre-
tionary restriction of cody immigra-
tion not be carried out the board may
feel at liberty to readopt the October
resolution and again segregate the Jap
anese.
Following is the official record Of the
boards action at the meeting:
"ResoFved and ordered, That the fol-
lowing resolution, adopted by the
board of education on Oct Is. 1906, he
and the same is hereby repealed, eX-
cept in so far as it applies to Chinese
and Korean children:
Resolved, That in accordance with
article 10 of the school law of Cali
fornia principals are hereby directed
to send all. Chinese, Japanese and Ko-
rean children to the oriental public
school on and after Monday, Oct 10,
1906
children of all alien races who
speak the English language in order
to determine the proper grade to which
they may be entitled to be enrolled
must first be examined as to their ed
ucational qualifications by the princi-
pal of the school where the applica-
tions for enrolment shall have been
made" ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-14

w. j. Trainer. of Trainers Priv
ate School, in the Scheuer building,
has installed large phonograph for
for debating purposes.
The new Garretson apartment
house in DeKalb avenue is about
completed.
Three new gasolene lights are
being placed in front of Switzers
cafe, in Smith street.
"A German concert will be given
in Massopust's hall on upper State
street tonight by five artists under
the direction of Prof Nowak, of New
York.
AT the meeting of Court Stand
ard, Foresters Of America, in their
rooms in Odd Fellows hall last night,
nine candidates were initiated.
The British schooner Onyx left
this city yesterday for Nova Scotia.
The International Laborers' I'm
ion held a well-attended meeting last
night in Union hall.
The new building for Hans Grei-
sen, in Jefferson street, west of Maple
street. is being enclosed.
The Wood, Wire and Metal
Lathers' Union held its semi-monthly
session in Union hall last night.
AN important meeting of Pc
Ambo Tribe, Red Men, is due tonight,
when it is expected that eight or nine
candidates will be present to be given
the second degree.
The usual routine business was
+ transacted at the meeting OF Rock OF
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-14
AUTO DEALERS ORGANIZE
+. p. Freeman, Who Is to Open Local
Garage, Member.

OhfitSc, hcHhuST'
f. p. Freeman, of Railway, who
has purchased e. X. Southwicks S
electrical supply business and will
run garage also, was one of the
many automobile dealers who at
tended an enthusiastic meeting held
Monday night at the New Jersey, Au-
tomobile and Motor club house, New
ark, and he was also elected one of
the executive committee selected in
effecting an organization.
These officers were chosen: Presi-
dent, George Paddock; vice-president,
Jacob W. Mason; secretary, w. Hell
lis; treasurer, William Fl. Hickey.
The executive committee is composed
of seven members: One yeor, George
Blaikslee, Jersey City, r. A. Greene,
Newark, and r. W. Bates, Paterson;
two years, w. V. Snyder, Jr., Newark,
F. l.. C. Martin, Plainfield; three
years, F. P. Freeman, Railway, and
M. o. C. Hull, South Orange.