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Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

e rank growth. The people OF that
section are inclined to accept the
theory advanced by some scientists,
to the effect that the flooding OF the
Salton sea is largely responsible
for this, and they will not grieve II
the efforts to control and restrain
the Colorado river shall prove futile.
Should the great river again break
through its banks next spring and re
inforce the Salton sea they will al
most esteem it fitting occasion for
proclaiming a day of special thanks
giving and celebration. The theory is
that the sun draws the waters up from
the big inland sea and loads them
upon the clouds; then winds are sent
overland with the clouds; as they
approach the mountains the cool
breezes seize upon the clouds and com
press them as the hand does wet
sponge and their moisture is precipi
tated upon the arid plains and valleys
The theory is all right. too.-Telluride
Journal
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

OF the more desirable route and loca-
ton. and to win the friendship OF
the people of that district by appro-
priating the priority; that instead OF
waiting until assured competition COM
pels action along these lines forces
them to move. With the building OF
the Southern Pacific, or the Colorado
g. Arizona. road to Pennington, 1t is
inevitable that a branch, at least,
will follow down the San Juan river
swinging over by Navajo Springs,
and up through the very heart of the
valley. Many contend that this is
the natural route for a link connect
ing the Southern Pacific system OF
Arizona and New Mexico with the
northern lines of this system at Salt
Lake or Ogden, thereby establishing
direct communication between Calves
ton and gulf ports with Seattle and
the Pacific ports. Cotton shipments
from Texas to the orient and oriental
commerce to the gulf, has already de
veloped large proportions and 1t is
steadily and rapidly expanding.
The sanguine hopes of the Monte
yuma valley for early railroad facili-
ties are in no wise visionary, and it
has not been in the past policy of
the Denver & Rio Grande to sit idly
by and permit competing line to
appropriate its territory
The Journal will not be surprised II
the theory regarding the changing of
the line between Dolores and Mancos
shall prove to have some foundation.
Telluride Journal
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30
GROWTH OF THE NORTHWEST
Washington Post.

Washington Post
w. l.. Ashcroft, one of the best
known business men of Winnipeg.
Manitoba, was found in the lobby OF
the New Willard last evening. He
went to Winnipeg when it was a sue
cessor of Fort Garry. as a peddler
of tin cans and pans. Later he be
came the leading hardware merchant
of Manitoba. Today he is one of the
chief factores Of the Hudson Bay com
pany. He said last night:
''I am not more amazed at the prog
ress of your country than am at thar
of the British northwest | fully be
lieve in the prediction made in 1883 by
j. w. Taylor who was then the Ameri-
can consul at Winnipeg, that the
wheat-growing zone of the western
continent would be found north OF
the Canadian boundary line. Today
we have the record of 100000 immi-
grants from the United States. all
farmers of means, coming over and
taking up holdings in our country.
They realize that they are better treat
ed than in their own fair country.
and that the trusts do not dominate
as they do in the United States Our
facilities in the way Of grain eleva.
tors are better than anywhere else in
the world. and our transportation ia.
cilities to tidewater are fully as good
as any offered south of the Canadian
border. We are having the most pros
porous of conditions, and we ask moth
ing from the parental government
All we do ask is that you people from,
the United States come over and share
in the good things that we have tc
offer
Bear in mind" said Mr.. Ashcroft
that you can go up to the extreme
shores of Hudsons bay, where yor
will find a Catholic mission that has
been established sixty-three years
among the Indians of that region. and
there you will find wheat. barley and
rye at forty bushels to the acre fol
a record breaking period of forty-odt
years. If you want any proof of this
you only have to go to the office oI
the American consulate in Winnipee
and see the exhibits there"
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30
SIGNIFICANT ORDERS INSPIRE
HOPE,

The fact that the Denver e. Ric
Grande management has ordered that
the reconstruction of the Rio Grande
Southern and the relaying of the tract,
with new ties and heavier rails, be
tween Mancos and Dolores shall be
discontinued, has inspired the people
OF the Montezuma valley with the
hope that the company has in contem-
plation the abandoning of its present
line up Lost Canon from Dolores, and
swinging over to the south into the
Montezuma valley.
Those familiar with the topography
OF the country assert that quite as
desirable a route with feasible grades
and without increased mileage. can
he had over the route suggested. This
will tap and give direct railroad COM
munication to the greatest agricultural
and fruit growing region of the west
ern slope, whereas the present course
Of the road is through a barren re-
gicn contributing absolutely nothing
In the way OF transportation. One
thing Is certain. the Montezuma val
ley is bound to have railroad facili.
ties In the not distant future. and It
would seem to be the part of wis.
doW for the D. & r. G, to avail itself
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30
NOTHING IN THE PAPER.

Frequently you pick up the local pa
per and after glancing it over, wearily
ard impatiently thrust it aside remark
ing: Nothing in the paper again
this week" Did you ever stop to
think just what that expression, moth
ing in the paper means. 1t means.
first of all, that the week just past
no misfortune has befallen the commu-
rity; that no fire has wiped out a
neighbor's worldly goods; that he
grim angel of death has crossed no
threshold; that no one, driven by
liquor. anger, hatred or fear. has taken
the life of fellow human; that no
poor devil haunted by the past or
overwhelmed by misfortunes in the
present, has crossed the range by his
own hand; that many things that
ought not to happen. have not happen
ed. Nothing In the paper means
farther that the community is peace
full. happy, prosperous and busy. So
the next time you read paper that
is devoid of tragedy, disaster or sen
sation of any kind, take time to give
thanks and do not grumble, for mo
news, is good news."-Silverton Min
er.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30
A BOY AND POLITICS.
Emporia Gazette.

Emporia Gazette.
OF the politics that moved men in
Kansas in the early days of the 7Os I
tie child, who mast have heard polly
tics talked many long hours. rememA
bers only that when he Wore a Gree
ley scarf, another little boy grabbed
one end and Lig bow grabbed an
other and cf o..ed The boz until he was
black in the face, and the school
teacher doused water in his face and
brought him to. Later, when he was
big boy. he and four other boys in
the intermediate room at school, great
hulks OF fellows years old, lined
Up as the four little Democrats Ess
school one fall and three watermelorS
rinds for Tilden one noon hour, and
II recess again faced the sc.ool be
hind the woodpile for reform, and
'Hno in besmeared and despatched.
,ut unconquered. 1t was a famous
victory, Blu; what it was all about
the boy did not know, except th; t his
(ather was Democrat and that all
Republican little boys were to be
ought II they said much about it. 1t
was some years afterward that the
BOY knew what had become of Tilden.
IL why he smeared himself with wa
termelons in the lost cause. The fight
IN the boy world was boy world feud
md had only genuine connection
with the contest in the world out
side. Indeed. so confused was the
,oy's Idea of the issues at stake in the
lpper world that he confused Tilden
with the man whose name was linked
with Beecher's, and he has vague
ceiling today that when they begin
talking about Tilden, then he will be
sent out of the room for something
md when he comes back be sent
,way for something else, and then told
again to run and play.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

In announcing his campaign plans
for the mayoralty contest in Cleveland
Congressman Burton says: Il shall
accept no contribution for use in the
Republican campaign from any pub
lie service corporation, in Cleveland
ed from any company enjoying privi.
leges at the hands of the city. nor
OF any others which might at this or
any future time hope to profit by deal
ngs with the city government" Mayor
Tom Johnson has bar'l of his own.
but may not be disposed to be lavish
with IL.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

The tunnels under the Hudson river
viii provide terminal building
twenty-five stories high, with room
for 10000 tenants. 1t is expected that
1S2,O0O,O00 persons will pass through
the basement station annually. The
estimate for the new Pennsylvania
station in another part of New York
city is 14G,ooo0OO persons. New York
the only desirable kind, aud the diff
forent systems spend hundreds of mil
lions to obtain them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30
TIME AND SEX HAVE CHANGED.

London Judy.
Men nowadays are ashamed-abso-
lutely ashamed-of rendering to wom-
IN any of the little delicate atten.
tions and courtesies that in the past
endeared them to womanhood. A man
now raises his hat to a woman not
A. tribute to the sex, sign of re-
ipect and observance but more as the
enforced fulfllment of an irksome
duty. Where are the graceful curves
and hourishes of the hat, the step
back the deep bow and courtly smile
OF the seventeenth, nay even the
eighteen century? Then 1t was a
pleasure to meet a man in the street;
one felt ones sway of sex. Who is
now inclined to acknowledge a hideons
smirk and grudging touch of a hat
brim?
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30
correspondent Of an Illinois pa.

A correspondent OF an Illinois pm.
per says: THE Mongolian cloud
might burst unexpectedly. and when
the ball opens we may be compelled
to guard against another privateer
Alabama. built. equipped and armed
In the same dock and shipyard where
the original Alabama was built. armed
and equipped" There is a difference,
The Alabama drove our ocean marine
out Of existence and, as other nations
are far ahead of s In fostering their
ships. we have little TO lose on the
hish seas.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
Chicago News.

Chicago News.
Advertising either makes or breaks
man.
Opportunity doesn't wait for the
man who is late.
Religion doesn't cut a very wide
swath In horse trade.
After all there's nothing that is real
iy worth worrying about
Never Judge what man thinks by
what he says to his wife.
Wise is the woman with dark hair
who does not make light of It,
Many man is credited with being
moral who is merely cautious.
Love may be blind, but sooner or
later It bumps into an eye-opener.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

There should be dozen or more
Not only will II he an advertisement
for yourselves and La Plata county,
but II win pay you to win first money
from the value OF the purse and the
satisfaction of knowing you stand at
the head of the class.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

New York millionaires are buying
homes In Paris. Where will the east
ern movement cease? The millionaire
makes his money in the west and can
not be satisfied until he has a home
on Fifth avenue or near 1t. Then he
begins to want to live in London. and
after London Paris appeals to him.
From Paris he may go to Turkey OF
Persia
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

There is said to be a grand rush
of unmarried women from the United
Kingdom for this country and Can
ada. The intimation is that they are
seeking husbands and the luxury oil
pioneer life in the northwest. II they
20 back to London for old home week
twenty years hence they should be
able to give some practical disserta.
tions on the subject OF industry.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

The forest reserve just created by
the president in Southeastern Alaska
embraces 2.O06.OO0 acres. or almost
enough to make two states as large
as Delaware or Rhode Island This
Tongass National forest. as it is call.
ca. is composed OF rough land. bur
its islands and mainland are well GOV.
cred with trees.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Wall street paper remarks that
a "Laissez faire" attitude prevails in
that quarter and goes on to explain
that the term means to ''let alone
permitting the situation to develop in
have embraced this philosophy they
have changed, indeed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

This country is not forgetting how
TO build ships. The gross tonnage
o! vessels launched In American ship
yards In August was 57.205. but more
than half was on the great lakes.
Only one ocean steamer Of over 5000
tons was included. and that is for
the coasiing tiade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

A South Dakota Indian is suing his
squaw for divorce because she spends
so much OF his money on finery. The
lady is what may be called a self.
made woman. She was a primitive
savage without educational or other
twentieth century advantages, but de-
veloped unaided genius for shop
ping.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

That New York artist who has In
duced his wife to go away and get n
divorce SO that he may marry his
affinity has agreed to pay the mother
of his children 100000 for giving him
up. What an egotist he must be,
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

A Boston woman offered her land
lord kiss II he would give her re
ceipt for a months rent. Owing t.
the fact that the age of chivalry Ia
dead. he not only declined the kiss
but tried to have the police put the
ladys furniture out on the sidewalk.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

The Boston Advertiser remarks that
"The Cannon boom is like midsum-
mer fly. No sooner is it peacefully
forgotten than II buzzes annoyingly
about the ear again and lights on the
same old spot" Even fiippant critic
is compelled TO admit that Speaker
Cannon's record as public man Is
to be taken seriously
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

With close connections three round
trips to Europe could be crowded in
one month. with nearly day to spare
10 do the old world. The tourist who
enjoys salt water and rapid motion is
well provided for.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

as impartial witnesses, have to recog
nlze that this work, of an astound-
ing magnitude. is being performed
the spot have vanished.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Grand Junction was given rate OF
1915 from Telluride. Durango should
have an open rate for the fair of
about S4.75 on the same mileage basis.
Cheap rates means money for the rail-
roads and the Denver & Rio Grande
management has been finding this out
to their qualification.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

News was received In this city this
morning of the death of Archie Forbes
in Denver, where he has been the past
couple of years in the grocery bust
ness. No particulars of his death
were given. Mr.. Forbes lived in Du-
range good many years and for a
long time held responsible position
with the smelter Mrs. Forbes and
the two boys are in this part OF the
country and an effort is being made
tc locate them. During the summer
one son, Archie, jr. was employed by
the telephone company at Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Not only will the exhibit of farm
and garden be interesting but those
attending the fair next week will get
more for their money than any similar
event in the history OF the southwest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

II appears that there is an armed
rebellion against high prices in China.
We have only reached the indignant
protest stage in this country. but the
noise is becoming deafening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

The Republican party may make
mistakes but they are small compared
to Democratic blunders, This is why
the voters keep Republicans in con
troll Of state and national AFFAIRS.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Italy's emigrants during the first
six months of the present year num-
bered 100000. of whom 207,000 came
To the United States. The descend.
ants Of the ancient Romans when they
decide to try another country are in
no doubt as to first choice.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

The state of Georgia will test in the
courts the validity of the passage OF
the fourteenth amendment to the ma
tional constitution. Georgla's labors
of this kind are not worth half as
much as raising wagon load OF
peaches and melons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

The Russia naval minister is having
trouble again because of the strandine
o. the cars yacht, How would 1t do
for Russia to sell her remnants and
90 out of the navy business alto
gether?
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

An eccentric man has Just com
pleted 626 days trip across the con
tinent with an OK team. The railroads
will probably use this as an object
Lesson on the 2-cent fare issue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

The progressive farmer is the one
who houses his machinery. Colorado
sun is bad thing for harvesters.
thrashing machines, etc. If you can
not AFFORD to house them In some
manner you cannot afford to buy them
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Telluride journal notes the arrival
Of two Salvation Army boys who are
holding meetings and securing money
for the benefit OF humanity. Right
YOU are. The Army people are sure
iy self-sacrifcing and are devoting
their lives to the good cause.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

The hen is mighty big asset and
the farmer who fails TO recognize this
is losing sight OF an important factor
in the wheel of fortune.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Colorado is surely prosperous under
will not permit a change no matter
how much rantlng the Patterson other
yellow sheets may indulge In.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

There will be some well fixed fruit
growers in this southwest section.
There are quite number who count
on 5000 to $4,000 profit after paying
all labor bills.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Some men are greatly overrated al
home and abroad. Simmered down
their charities are less than mer
with one-tenth their wealth while til
money they do give is secured o.
Standard Oil way of doing business.
And Durango is no exception to the
rule.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Live stock will be one of the at
tractive features OF the fair next week,
And the farmers should make It a
point to attend and take a look at
what their neighbors are doing to-
wards improving their stock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Senator Tillman Is enjoying life and
rest at his southern home. He is
telling what fine time he had tell
Ing northern ignoramuses at 5000 per
night about white supremacy. And
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

The arid regions OF the southwest
ern corner OF Colorado have been
blessed the past season with the heav-
lest precipitation in their history.
and as result vegetation of all kinds,
both cultivated and wild, has attained
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Predictions are made of cold win
ter and diminished fuel supply, The
coal famine is coming along with the
regularity of registration day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Congressman Haggott is posting
himself on the requirements of his
constituents and the Second district
viii find him looking after the inter
ests OF the people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

In over twenty years the Democrats
have had but three men whom they
nominated for president and perhaps
Parker can hardly count. There must
he something in Senator rillman's re
mark that the party has lost the seed
corn of statesmanship.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Ed Richardson, who has been in
ail for several weeks on the charge
of breaking into the brewer and
whose bond was recently reduced by
Judge Pike to $3.50. gave cash bond
his morning and was released. This
is probably the last that will be heard
lf him here. A good radiance. The
,ond. If forfeited, will reimburse the
ounty for what expense has been in-
furred through the case
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Society girls--that Is, few Of them
are studying to acquire skill In do
mestic service. This, by the way. is
II mighty good kind of athletics.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

An Atlanta girl has Joined chorus
in spite OF the fact that the man
to whom she engaged threatens to
give her up. He can't he very rich.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Among the things not going up Is
the fare to Europe. The ocean grey
hounds are cutting rates as If they
propose TO make sea travel cheaper
than staying home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Durango has been liberal in patron
iying doings In neighboring towns the
rast summer. The compliment should
be returned next week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

President Roosevelt will lead
strenuous life during the next three
or four weeks. But Teddy is equal
to the occasion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

The farmers should be on hand
with the products of the soil next
week and win some of the money of
fered by the fair association.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

There are plenty of people contribut-
ine more to charity in La Plata coun-
t. than some whose names are pa
laded In print.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Professor Kanichi Asakawa of the
department of Japanese civilization nj
Yale has eloped with New Haven
girl. Such incidents, however, are
not a peculiar result of Japanese civil.
zatlon. They have been known to pc-
cur when the civilization was all occi-
dental
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

The Telluride Journal says that
indications point to the attendance OF
a goodly number of Telluride people
at the fair next week. They will be
welcome and will be given entertain
ment that will well pay them for their
visit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30
ufi6S I6Sl1fTAM1ED
~aaSSSS. 90
This "slobberingr is disgusting to
the recipients as S.sal as the public

With Secretaries Taft and Roo, in
foreign lands and Teddy on a tour ot
the country Washington will be sone'
what deserted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Bob Pearson has sold mis- store OF
furniture, etc, to S. NJ. Biggs & Co..
who will occupy the whole floor space
for their stock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Down at Delta a strawberry patch
is yielding second crop. The owner
should feel complimented. His pock-
etbook undoubtedly does.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

w. H. Crawford. contractor for the
Montezuma irrigating canal, came in
from Dolores yesterday and is hunt
ing teams, drivers, diggers, shovelers.
etc, for the work
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

A Washington paper says the new
$40 bill is very beautiful. To most
people any kind Of SO is beautiful.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Be sure and arrange to take in
the fair the coming week. 1t VIII
be worth your time and money.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

DR.. w. w. McEwen went out to the
stay of several weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Bandit Raisuli has raised his prices.
Everything else is going up and he
probably wants his share.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Harry Thaw is reported to be get
ting very tired of Jail life. Most peo-
pie do after they get into jail.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

still our Chautananas are breaking
their neck to get this man to de-
liver lectures.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Twenty-Five dollars for butter should
result in many fine displays at the
fair. Get busy. Mr.. Farmer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

The sidewalk in front of the Coor
building and up to the corner. has
been torn up and preparations are
being made to put down cement As
The work will net be completed be
ore the lightning of the fair there
will be much inconvenience cansed by
people coming from the depot having
to walk in the street and around a
pile of mud and sand.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

This is great weather for the farm
er. And every tiller of the soil is
working almost day and night to har-
vest his crops in order to be able to
attend the fair next week. Let us
trust rain will keep OF for at least
ten days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30

Mrs. Archibald Forbes and son, who
have been spending the summer with
relatives here and in Silverton. left
this morning for Denver, where they
were called by the accidental death of
Mr.. Forbes. particulars of which will
be found in this issue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-30
LOCAL NEWS.
o.

(From Fridays Daily
j. w. Burns of Rico is over with
couple of ears of ore to he sampled
at the smelter