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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

Recruits are wanted for the regu-
lar army, but the pay is 30 unattract-
I've that most young men prefer to
enlist under the banner of General
Property.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

The piano contest manipulators
made fat thing of the contest
which closed yesterday. But how
about the merchants who foot the
bill-one especially, who got touched
to the tune of nearly 5000?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

1t will be some moons before sew
eral Durango merchants will be
roped into another piano contest.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

perus mine yesterday forenoon
Nothing was known about the acci-
dent till late in the day, as the man
was able to walk home from the
mouth OF the tunnel. It seems
shot the night before had loosened
the coal, and when picking around
some large pieces fell before he
could get out of the way. DR.. Thur
man attended the injured man, and
unless It is deemed advisable he will
not be brought to Durango. Houser
has q wife but no chilren, also three
brothers, John, Chauncey and Albert.
who will see that he has good care.
The San Juan Transfer company
have moved their office headquar-
tiers from 8. M. Biggs & Co.'s to the
Durango Tea and Coffee store.
Mrs. and Mrs. w. H. Skidmore.
through the columns Of The Herald,
desire to express their appreciation
to the kind neighbors and friends for
attention and many acts Of kindness
during the Illness and death of their
three-monts-o1d babe.
|. p. Anderson has sold his 80-acre
ranch on Lghtner creek, with all i'm
provements and stock, to his neigh
bor, W. A. O'Brien, for spot cash.
Consideration Is not given, but as
the ranch comprises one of the most
valuable tracts of land in the county,
1t is quite evident good price was
realized.
Council met In regular session last
evening, but there was little busi-
ness outside of a few routine matters
such as granting Licenses and refer
ring bill of Clifford & Henry for $126
to the fire and water committee. A
committee consisting of F. A. Ro-
decker, T. E. Peterson and Sam
Johnson. representing Animas City
citizens, appeared In behalf of con
solidating Animas City with Durango
and to confer and consider the mat
ter Messrs. Hanno, Rivers and Casey
were appointed, and after conference
each committee is to report to their
respective cities the advisability OF
consolidating.
Mr.. l. P. Anderson, as will be seen
by notice in another column. has sold
his Lightner creek ranch and as soon
as he gets some business matters at
tended to will go to California with n
view Of locating. The change Is
made because Mr.. Anderson feels
that after thirty years in Silverton
and Durango . lower altitude will
prove beneficial. Mr.. Anderson went
to Silverton in 1876. where he re-
mained till 1890, when he moved to
Durango, purchasing the place he just
| sold. He was married in Silverton
and has son and daughter, who.
with the wife, will accompany him to
the coast. The Herald regrets the
departure of our old friend and pio-
neer, but we trust the change will
prove beneficial in every way
health. happiness and prosperity, and
in case Mr.. Anderson does not like
California he promises to be with us
again In the course Of a year or so.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

be lodged, and the unwise frequently
realize that bad advice may lead to
exceedingly unpleasant results.
Quite a bunch OF Silverton people
were Denver bound this morning.
1t cost Durangoites about $1,70O
for 5000 piano. Great scheme.
Friends of Miss Hattie Mashburn
will be glad to know she is improving.
L. w. Smith returned to his home
at Pagosa Springs on the morning
train.
The Ladies' Reading club meets
with Mrs. l.. C. Jakway tomorrow af-
ternoon at o'clock
Charley Leonard, formerly marshal
OF Silverton. passed through to Den
yer this morning.
Mrs. j. C. Watts tarried over night
in this city, being en- route from
Pennington to Delta.
Bile with its Merganthaler. Everyone
has troubles but father.
O.
Gus Malchus of Silverton was a
passenger for Pagosa Springs this
morning to parboil a cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Terry were re-
turning Silverton passengers last
evening. Been to Denver.
Fred Strster was able to be out
during the midday hours. Will be
around as usual tomorrow.
Alderman Hanno will do the ''hon-
orable thing" Saturday night by Al
derman Casey. No badger business.
Mrs. G. w. Patch arrived from Den
yer to join her husband, DIR. Patch,
with DR.. Folsom, the dentist, last
evening.
Thomas Riokmer returned from
an eastern trip last evening, con-
tinuing to his home at Mancos this
morning.
Assistant Superintendent McAtee
returned last evening from three
days absence looking after business
east of Durango
w. Eperson, G. A. r. man, was
brought up from Pennington last
evening by NJ. C. Pickens and placed
in ochsner hospital.
The stockmen's meeting and dry
farming congress in Denver the COM
ing week promise to be big features.
The Denver & Rio Grande is adver-
tising half rates for the events.
start an organ contest True, none
Of the firms that were taken in on the
piano fake will do any sprinting to
get in on the deal
The Misses Marie and Emma Hol-
lingsworth are guests OF Mrs. Edgar
Buchanan, arriving on last evenings
belated train from Ojo Calienta,
where they have been for some time
for the benefit of Miss Marie's
health, which is considerably improv-
ed. After remaining a few days WIS.,
iting friends in this city they will
continue to their Silverton home.
County Commissioners Bryce Pat
trson and Ole Lee of San Juan
county passed thorugh from Silverton
en- route to Denver this morning. VIII
be there week or two. Mr.. Patter-
son says F. II. Buckles. who lost his
life in Prescott hotel, leaves a
large family. 1t seems death was
caused by escaping gas, which caused
suffocation.
s. w. Carpenter came over from
Mancos last evening. returning this
morning. Mr.. Carpenter has been
rs-elscted eouuty attorney Of Maats.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

Secretary Root will leave Wash
ington Jan. II for Ottawa. Canada,
where he will be the guest Of Gov.
Gen. Grey.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

The Women of Woodcraft installed
officers as follows last evening: p.
G. N.,Ella Isgar; G. N, Elizabeth Nc
Cartney; adviser, Matte Hood; ma
gician, Mary j. Hall; clerk, Louise
e. Morgan; banker, Florence J.
O'Driscoll; attendant, Ella McHQl-
land; captain, Mary A. Fowler; inn&
sentinel, Rosa L. Patrick; outer SEN
tinel, Jeanette Hedges; musician,
Julia A. Wynn. manager for eighteen
months, Eta A. Gilman. For her
devotion and untiring efforts in be-
half of the order and those under her
during the past year as captain Mrs.
Luella D. Smith was presented with
beautiful hand-painted plate. Later
refreshments were served and the
evening proved enjoyable in every
way.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

NORRISTOWN, Pa. Jan. 16.-The
boiler of Philadelphia and Reading
freight engine exploded at Bridge
port, near here today and Ave train
The dead are:
CHAS. STEIN.
JOHN NOBLER.
ROY SCHEDER.
MNER KANE
msa we're Killed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

The Telluride Journal says the
people Of that place have become so
accustomed to a scarcity of coal
that If one has two days supply on
hand he is extremely happy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

Morris Lehman of Telluride has
been appointed chief clerk in the in
surance department and Miss Bessie
Budrow Of Fort Collins stenographer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17


of reads in a systematic manner.
Gov. Hughes reports that outside of
Greater New York all the counties
except three have petitioned for good
roads. The construction OF $500
miles have been completed and ~
miles are under contract
From Tuesdays Daily.
Ex-Sherin George w. Thompson is
looking after business on the lower
La Plata.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warner. Jr.. are felic-
itating the arrival of son. All par
ties are doing well.
Durango never experienced 80
much cloudy weather. according to
the Oldest Inhabitants.
Judge and Mrs. Long and Mr..
Church departed for Pueblo this
morning as per schedule.
Take out Papa" and Trimble
Springs, and all there Is left is pat
ent medicine ads. Mighty entertain
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kalibaugh de-
parted for California points this
morning. VIII be absent eight to
ten weeks.
P. N. Patterson, OF the Colorado
Telephone company. has sold his res
idence to Cal Copeland. Considera-
tion, 32.10O.
Friends are sorry to learn of the
serious illness Of Marie, daughter OF
Mr.. ad Mrs. N. F. Cooke, who has ty-
phoid fever.
ID. & R G. travelling auditor jour
neyed to Silverton last evening to
check In the new agent. Mr.. Fidell,
formerly located in Durango.
Charley Airy returned to Salverton
last evening after spending . weeA
with his father and mother In Du.
range.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Cummings are
rejoicing over the arrival OF girl
hahv vaufordov r. TacIov an
ciated
Several new and important strikes
are being heralded from the La
Platas. The day is coming when La
Plata will be in 1t with Tonopah.
Several readers say they will try
the hot scotch cold cure the next
time they are aniicted, in preference
to any of the other remedies sug-
gested yesterday.
"Cissy's" sugar beet shop ran a
nail in It's foot-Morning Democrat.
II the above is the case sheet
known as the Durango Democrat han
died the hammer. Evidently Durango
admires knockers.
II John Phillips arrived last evening
from Trinidad to accept position as
linotype operator on the Democrat,
being accompanied by his wife and
little girl. Mr.. Phillips is an expert,
az vide his work in Durango some
two years ago on the Democrat and
the defunct Telegraph.
E L. Walker, who occupied the po-
sition Of linotype operator on the
Democrat for several years, has
gone to Prescott. Ariz.. to accept a
position on an afternoon paper. Mr.
Walker has a ranch In Montezuma
county which he is developing and
where he expects To end his days in
ease and luxury.
Sam Wittow came down from Sill
verton last evening. spending the
night with Mr.. and Mrs. H. Rachof.
sky and leaving this morning for
New York on purchasing trip.
This work completed, Sam takes pas.
sage across the pond for Manchester,
England. to attend the marriage OF
brother and visit other relatives.
l
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Staplin and
child came up from Pennington last
evening en- route to Santa Fe. where
they expect to put In . couple Of
months. after which they go to Cal.
ifornis for TOW weeks. probably get
ting homo some time In May. Mr..
and MA WIN H. Hedley win have
charge Of The paper and store during
their sbssncs.
Ths facts regarding the death of
1 NJ A
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

Quite bunch OF Silverton people
were Denver bound this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

1t cost Durangoites about $l70t
for a 5000 piano. Great scheme.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17
NEWS FROM OVER THE STATE.

Denver Trades assembly went on
record Sunday as opposing strikes
and favoring arbitration.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

Frank w. Collins. aged IS years,
for many years deputy postmaster at
Idaho Springs, was stricken with
apoplexy while on duty in his office
and died short time later. Collins
had been in the postal service for
more than quarter of a century.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

Friends of Miss Hattie Mashburn
will be glad to know she is improving
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

yuma county. He states that the
newly elected treasurer of his coun-
ty took charge of the office January
LIST according to law and escaped the
trouble caused Frank Goodman of La
Plata.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

These late trains are surely trying
on the postoffice force, having as they
do. desire to accommodate the pub
lie in every way. At o'clock it was
given out that the train would arrive
at 3, and this would land the mail at
the postoffice fifteen minutes later,
So 1t was decided to remain and
work" 1t. But after waiting till 10
o'clock the expressman became dis
gusted and put up his team and the
sleepy contingent at the Office had
TO go home just as the train was
pulling in and report at the Office at
6 this morning in order that mail
be in boxes and ready for the carriers
by Z.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17
Special Phone to The Herald.

Special Phone to The Herald.
TELLURIDE, Jan. 16.-At Ames
yesterday afternoon man named
Peter Michland was struck in the
face by broken whifiie tree while
driving q team hauling some pipe
line. His nose was badly broken
and a piece OF leather driven almost
into the throat. Doctors think he will
recover but will be badly disfgured.
Mrs. Koven. operated on nine days
ago for abcess and who was supposed
to be getting along nicely. died sud
denly this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

William E. Curtis writes that An
drew Carnegie's gift of fund to
build home for the Bureau Of Amer
lean Republics will prove great
tions with South America.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

The man Gruso is still alive.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

The United States reclamation
service officials have at last succeed
ed In stopping the great flow of
water in the west entrance of the
Gunnison tunnel, after a discharge of
100000 gallons daily for 3 weeks
This great flow Of water was broken
into by drill hole in the breast of
the tunnel. and further progress was
impossible till the low was stopped.
There was also q volume Of gas ac-
compsnyinS the watsr and no work
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

From Tuesdays Daily.
Ex-SherifY George w. Thompson is
looking after business on the lower
La Plata.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

Clarence Houser had three ribs
broken, collar bone broken and shoul.
der split By faiitsS eosl u tAe Hss'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17
CUT IN SUBSIDY BILL
BLOCKS GREAT TRADE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-It is
stated that the committee on mer.
chant marine has stricken out of the
subsidy bill the proposed appropria-
ton of $375,O00 a year for the steam.
ship line to South Africa, which is
unfortunate because of the already
great and rapidly growing trade OF
those countries. The total imports
of merchandise into South Africa
during the year 1905 were valued at
the enormous sum of $394,173.316, OF
which the share of the United
States was only $1s.54O,603. England
of course. has the largest share in
this trade, but our exports show a
healthy growth and might be in
creased with profit If there were reg
ular and direct means of communi.
cation. A New York shipping house
sends a steamer to Cape Town and
neighboring ports as often as 1t can
get cargo. 1t charters British
tramps for the purpose. All other
freight goes by way Of Liverpool OF
Southampton. and 1t is not reason
able to expect that commerce carried
on by such means will ever amount
to much.
During the war In South Africa ou'
exports ran as high as 338.436,853
but that was unnatural and repre-
sented thousands of horses and cat
tie, mules and military supplies pur
chased In this country by the British
government. The army quartermas
ters had permanent corrals in Mis-
souri, and New Orleans, where they
concentrated the livestock purchased
by travelling agents throughout the
western states and territories and
forwarded several ship loads month
to Cape Town. At the close Of the
war in 1905 our exports dropped tc
$1S,500.000, but during the following
year they recovered rapidly until, or
the Both OF June, 1906, the tota
showed a gain of 100000. the ex
act sum being $19,562.361.
TELLURIDE SCRAPS.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Warner, Jr.. are felic-
itating the arrival of son. All par
ties are doing well.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

s. w. Carpenter came over from
Mancos last evening. returning this
morning. Mr.. Carpenter has been
rselscted eouuty attorney Of Maats'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

Durango never experienced so
much cloudy weather. according to
the Oldest Inhabitants.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

Germany's colonial director. in an
address before the chamber of com
merce in Berlin, talks of Importance
OF development of the empires col
onies and tells of the progress and
increasing influence of the United
States.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

L. w. Smith returned to his home
at Pagosa Springs on the morning
train.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

"Cissy's" sugar beet shop ran a
nail in It's foot.-Morning Democrat.
If the above is the case a sheet
known as the Durango Democrat han
died the hammer. Evidently Durango
admires knockers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

Several readers say they will try
the hot scotch cold cure the next
time they are afnicted. in preference
to any of the other remedies sug-
gested yesterday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

Judge and Mrs. Long and Mr..
Church departed for Pueblo this
morning as per schedule.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Cummings are
rejoicing over the arrival OF girl
baby yesterday. DR.. LAckey off,
ciated.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

Several new and important strikes
are being heralded from the La
Platas. The day Ia coming when La
Plata will be in 1t with Tonopah.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

E L. Walker. who occupied the po-
sition Of linotype operator on the
Democrat for several years. has
gone to Prescott. Ariz.. to accept a
position on an afternoon paper. Mr.
Walker has ranch In Montezuma
county which he is developing and
where he expects TO end his days in
ease and luxury.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

The San Juan Transfer company
have moved their office headquar-
ters from 8. M. Biggs & Co.'S to the
Durango Tea and Coffee store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

A telephone message from Glen
Eyrie, his country home, denies that
Gen. William J. Palmer, who had his
back broken several months ago, had
suffered a sudden relapse. The de-
NAL is accompanied by the pleasing
information that Gen. Palmer has so
the grounds of his beautiful home
on a stretcher at stated intervals.
Some Of the Denver druggists are
alarmed regarding the effect OF the
pure food bill which is making such
rapid progress through the house.
and at q meeting Saturday night it
was determined to have 1t amended
II possible. The assertion Is made
that 1t creates doctors trust" and
that under It no drug or medicine
could be sold without doctors pre-
scription. Owners and dealers In pro
prietary medicines are also on the
anxious seat Those responsible for
the measure insist that honest drug
gists have nothing to fear. that all
that is sought is u square deal" to
the consumer In drugs, liquors and
solids. But opposition Ia brewing,
which IL natural In q measure OF such
import
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

County Commissioners Bryce Pat
trson and Ole Lee of San Juan
county passed thorugh from Silverton
en- route to Denver this morning. VIII
be there a week or two. Mr.. Patter-
son says F. II. Buckles. who lost his
life in Prescott hotel, leaves a
large family. 1t seems death was
caused by escaping gas, which caused
suffocation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-01-17

John Phillips arrived last evening
from Trinidad to accept q position al
linotype operator on the Democrat
being accompanied by his wife and
little girl. Mr.. Phillips is an expert
az vide his work in Durango some
two years ago on the Democrat and
the defunct Telegraph.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-01
Wouldn't Encourage Laziness.

One Of those family emergencies
had occurred. There were several
unexpected guests and an insuffi-
cheney of servants. So the head of
the house persuaded daughter of a
farmer who lived near by to officiate
as waitress for one night only. "1t's
easy enough" he explained to the
unwilling girl; "when the bell rings
all you have to do is to come i'll, do
whatever little thing is wanted and
then go out"
AS the guests took their seats at
the table one of them brushed a
fork to the floor. The host touched
the bell In came the temporary
waitress. "D'y'e went me7' she ask
ed.
eyes, said the host, motioning
with his hand, "the gentleman drop
ped fork" ::..
Tho girl stepped inside the room.
With uplifted hands,. and eyes open
wide in astonishment, she brawfed
out: .,
"Good Lord! Yew don't mean ter
say yew rung that ere bell jest ter
have me cum in N puck up thet fork,
do yer7 Well, by gorry! f e's ser
lazy he can't pick it up himself, yew
kin let it lay thar. won't tech it. "
Then she made a hurried exit, bang
ing the door.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-01
Cotton Disease Investigations.

Practical investigations upon The
diseases of the cotton plant in South
Carolina have been started at the
South Carolina Agricultural Expert
ment Station and these investiga-
tons can be materially aided by the
cooperation Of the cation growers in
the state. During the coming season
specimens of diseased cotton plants
are earnestly solicited from growers
who will send with the specimens the
following information.
1. When plantcd7
2. When were diseased plants first
observcd7
3. Do you find lice or red spiders
on the under side of the leaves Of
the plants which appear diseased and
when were they first observed7
4. What kind of fertilizer was us
ed (Formula); when applied; how;
and how much per acre.
S. Do you find the boll-worm doing
much damagef When did it first ap-
pearl
6. What crops were grown on the
same land the three preceding years 2
7. Is the soil red clay, yellow clay,
pipe clay or a sandy clay; loan,
sand loan, or chiefly sand; if black
soil, bottom land or upand7
8. Has the weather been dry or
rainy and is the crop growing vigor-
ously or is it unhcalthy7
8. Has the particular trouble re-
ported been observed" in previous
pears and are the affected areas in
circular Or irregular patches, or is it
scattered here and there over the
field7
Address all communications and
specimens relating to this subject ia
the Botanist, Clemson College, S. C.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-01

in one night. The cries, screams,
moans and groans were such as could
reach heaven. praying, begging,
pleading Of the passels-by to tell
them Of their loved ones down town;
alas! for those down town, they were
caught like rats i'll a trap; from ten
to 30 persons in each store were
crushed without being able to get
to the doors and many who had been
injured and not able to help thcmsel-
YES were burned to death by the
Flames, as the fire spread rapidly and
it was only the flames that lit the
city by night and lent light to those
weary and worn, who sat the long,
dreary night keeping watch over their
dead, suffering and dying, or the i'll
nocent babes and children, who were
sleeping Oh the gorund at our feet.
The next article will contain Il de-
scription of the long night watches,
the horror of robbers coming in upon
us with pistols demanding all that
we had left (Which was little). How
to get away from the city with no
gentleman or man of any kind to
help 'us, walking our only hope of
getting N the ship over burning
houses and dead bodies.
Mrs. Il. p. Pawley.
Guantanamo, Cuba, Jan. 81, 1907.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-01
APPOINTED ON PARDON BOARD
Mr.. w. A. Clark, President Carolina
National Bank to Succeed Mr..
Shand.

Mr.. Washington A. Clark, presi-
dent Of the Carolina National bank,
and former president Of the chamber
OF commerce, and n leading member
Of the Columbia bar, was appointed
by Governor Ansel as member of
the state board of pardons vice Mr..
r. w. Shand, resigned. Mr. Clark
will accept. The board will meet in
special session shortly and it is pro-
bable that at this time Mr.. Clark
will be elected secretary. According
to precedent arising from convent
ence; the resident member holds this
position.
General appreciation will follow
this appointment. Mr.. Clark is rec
ognized as lawyer of long expert
ence, sound native judgment and
great learning in the law. The posi-
ton is not one that many attorneys
can afford to accept, since for prac-
tically no compensation it entails a
great amount of work and sacrifice
Of much time. Mr.. Clark is so stu
atcd, however, that the salary that
might be attached to the Office would
be comparatively minor considera-
ton. The position is one in which he
may render invaluable service to the
state.