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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30
COLORADO A NATURAL BREEDING
PLACE.

There is probably no place on earth
where better natural conditions ex-
list for perfecting breeds of live stock.
1t is here that the greatest canta-
loupes in the world are raised. Our
potatoes are appreciated as is shown
by the fact that they are used on
the dining cars of eastern roads; our
wheat has a high percentage of
glutin, and our sugar beets have more
sugar. The eyes of the world are
just opening to the fact that the arid
west has natural conditions which
are not excelled anywhere. In sub
stance the reputation we SO justly en-
Joy If attributed directly to climate
and an almost unprecedented fertility
of soil. AS might be expected under
such favorable conditions, our ma
tive grass and in fact all forage crops
have high nutritive value. Then,
what is the use of raising SO many
mongrel and misfit horses to help
flood the cheap markets of Chicago? :?
What is the use of paying $4,000 10
foreigners for their often undesir-
able pure bred horses and then make
no better use of them? Besides, we
have all the most favorable conditions
for raising them at home. Rocky
Ford awoke to the fact that she had
the conditions for raising a superior
article of cantaloupe; they have es-
tablished a reputation and are max
ing money out of 1t. The farmers
In the same way have found what th.y
can do with the sugar beet. We have
everything in our favor for producing
high-cla animals of different breeds.
no contagious or epizootic diseases, or
any other untoward conditions to ham
per us or suppress confidence.
Notwithstanding that we have there
favorable conditions, we must, II we
are to succeed. adopt one policy in
breeding and stick to II, generation
after generation, until we have ac-
for ourselves what France
has done by patient. persistent effort
with the Percheron horse. and the
Scotchman with the Clydesdale.
GEO. II. GLOVER, d. v. s.,
Colorado Agricultural College.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30
Fair to be Held
Sept. q, "a and Is

The members OF the fair association
met last evening and decided TO hold
the fair this year. September %, "a
and 20.
j. Z. Lowell was elected second vice
president of the fair association and
Frank C. Sheets secretary.
The committees selected were as fol
lows:
Excutive-Geo. C. Logan. E. c.
Lightner, G. w. Melville.
Agricultural-John G. Turner, Chas.
Pearson, Henry Schroeder. Charles
Griffith, G. w. Spencer, Henry Slade,
Hans Aspaas. w. Il. Maloy, &. b.
Campbell.
Live Stock. P. Lowell, G. w. Mel
vile, H. w. Akers. John Waters, Chas
Griffith, Dan Thornton, Mr.. Roberts
C. F. Wood. A. J. Chitwood, Henry
Schroeder.
Baseball-Matt Harrington, r. N
Pingrey. Geo. C. Logan.
Building and Grounds-Geo. G. Lo
gan, J. p. Lowell. Geo. Gilbert.
Indians-A. ID. Leiner, J. l.. Parsons
Matt Harrington.
Privileges-E. c. Lightner, A. ID
Leiner, L. c. Graden.
Races-A. ]. Chitwood, G. w. Mel
vile, j. w. Turner, Chas. Griffith, Geo
Gilbert, Harry jackson, G. N. Raymond
Poultry and Pet Stock-Thos. Ow
ems, w. E. Milton, Prof. York, A. +
Hutchinson, Il. Buchanan.
Purchasing-E c. Lightner, 7. c
Graden, G. C. Logan.
Finance-A. ]. Chitwood, G. w. Mel
Vile, Il. c. Graden, George Gilbert
Matt Harrington; G. N. Raymond, Har
| ry jackson.
Advertising and Excursion-Harry
Jackson, G. N. Raymond, Il. c. Light
ner.
Music-G. C. Logan. G. II. Charlton
Kruschke.
Amusements-A. ]. Chitwood, Matt
Harrington. Herman Berndt
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Mr.. Farmer: You have been call.
ed on by Mr.. Bryan to contribute to
his campaign expenses. Now, WHY
should you advance hard earned
money? Don't you know that Mr..
Bryan has been enjoying the good
things of this life while you have
been living on the husks-that he Las
been lecturing and receiving 5000 per
night for these many years and has
made a good thing out of 1t. Why
does not Mr.. Bryan put up $4,000
and then he will have dollars left
where you have dimes? It's certain.
ly bad taste to ask the toiler to put
up for Bryan's election until Mr.. Bry.
an gets down on a level with them
Suppose Mr.. Bryan was to put his
entire fortune into the campaign and
should lose, he would not be desti,
tnte. His newspaper is making about
$4,000 year profits and he is good
for 5000 night lecturlng, which will
enable him to keep the wolf from the
door.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,

United States Land Office at Durango
Colo. July 2S. 1908.
Notice is hereby given that c. Ell
mer Rowse of Tiffany. Colo, who, on
August 1s. 1903, made homestead en-.
try No. 2S16 new serial No. 0i32)
for S.W. Y Sc. Y and Sc. v S.w.
v, section 1s. township 33 north, range
8 west. N. M. p. NJ. has filed notice
OF intention to make final five year
proof. to establish claim to the land
above described, before the register
and receiver. at Durango, Colo, on
the 4th day Of September, 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses: Jo-
slab Hinckson Of bayfield,. Colo; Fred
L. Mason of Tiffany, Colo; Henry w.
OF Tiffany. Colo; julius E.
Mason Of Tiffany. Colo.
q. H. CHARLTON, Register.
First publication July 80.
Last publication September :, 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30
GOLD KING STARTS UP.
Silverton Standard.

Silverton Standard.
Last week the Jackson Hardware
company of Durango made application
before Judge Pike for a receiver for
the Gold King company. Monday
night that application came up for
hearing in the adjourned session of the
district court. Attorney Ellis, of Rog-
ers. Cuthbert and Ellis. Denver, rep
resenting the company. presented a
demurrer and Attorney Waterman of
Denver had just got well into his
opening argument at the time OF ad.
journment for that night. The case
was continued until Tuesday night at
1880 o'clock. Tuesday ID. M. Haynes,
representing the Gold King company.
began paying claims against the COM
pany as fast as they were presented
for payment and, II appearing from
that action. that there was no grounds
for a receivership. the attorneys for
the petitioners agreed to stipulation
whereby the application should be dis
missed. In this application Vale and
Waterman OF Denver. and Buchanan
and Ritter Of Durango. represented
the petitioners while Rogers, Cuthbert
and Ellis of Denver. and Barnes and
Barnes of Silverton. represented the
company.
Now that this legal phase of the
matter is settled the company intends
to get to work at once. Already a
few men are at work in the mines. Re-
pairs on the tramway will soon begin
and buildings to replace those destroy
ed by fire will be erected as fast as
possible SO that this great property
shall be once again in active.operation
sending down it's riches Of amalgam
to the mint and concentrates to the
'melter before the winter sets In
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

The Democrat has to be paid SO 1t
must come out OF depisitors' money as
vide the publication of the statement
now running in the Democrat. One
publication is all the law calls for but
1t will run week or two, occupy dou-
BILE the usual space and bill pre-
sented that would be turned down
by any institution run on its merits.
But such is always the case where
depositors have no say in the expendi
ture Of their money.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30
TO MEMBER OF THE SAN
JUAN PIONEER Assoc,.,

ihe annual gathering of the San
Juan pioneers will be held In Du.
range the 23d and cath of September
during fair week. A meeting of local
pioneers Will be called in few days
ior The purpose OF arranging a pro-
gram. In the meantime a cordial in.
vi'ation Is extended every pioneer in
.ne San Juan to arrange to spend q
rev days In Durango. No pains Will
be spared in making this the grand
gathering of the association. AS 500.
as program is arranged a copy with
personal invitation will be sent mem.
bers.
GEO. N. RAYMOND. President,
JOHN W. wINGATR. Secretary.
saa Juan papsrs please COPY. 1
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

New York claims that It's high
pressure hydrants will do away with
the necessity for steam fire engines
AS New York's loss by conflagrations
is several times larger than that OF
any European city, 1t might also dc
something In the line Of prevention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Six new steam lightships and light
ship tenders are about to sail from
New York to San Francisco by way
OF Magellan straits. The Pacific
states have many reasons to thank
Republican administrations for con
siderate treatment, and they have had
little experience with the administra
tions of any other party.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

William Waldorf Astor's son has
been chosen as conservative can
didate for the British parliament. 1t
ia not expected that he will in the
event OF his election do anything
to hasten the abolition of the house
of lords.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

The exports Of the United States
for the year ended June 80 were ST.
S60, ,OOO, 900. against s1,8s0.000.O00 in
the preceding year. the highest mark.
There is little trace Of the furry in
foreign trade except in imports, which
fell off $240,O0O,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Germany's staff department states
that the cost of war between any of
the leading nations Of Europe would
be 81, 500 100000 year for each coun-
try engaged. Consequently, future
wars must be brief or they will be
financially ruinous.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

New York complains that the soil
Of Central park has become so I'M
poverished as to be almost exhausted.
A city that spends as much money
as New York ought to be intensive
farmer enough to save It's parks from
the fate OF Sahara.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

The balance of trade in favor of the
United States fer the year ending June
80 was s666.OO0,OOO, an increase OF
1920 100000 over the showing for
1907. A flurry's results are not en-
tirely on the debit side.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Last year the foreign trade of the
United States reached total OF 3d.
37s .000, 900 and for each of the last
three years has passed the three bill
lion line. Yet free traders predicted
that the Dingley law would cut as out
of foreign business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

The large newspapers of the coun-
try are arguing for sane national
campaign. But there are number
OF yellows, and a few country week
lies that like to ape. that are already
representations. This is an enlight
ened age and abuse will not win votes
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

The leading Democratic paper In
Charleston. 8. c.. says there are 81 1000
Bryan Democrats in that state. but
they do not care glass Of soda or a
scent cigar each whether he be elect
ed or not"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Capt. Hobson should note the es
innate that 6.666 airships of the Yep
pelin pattern could convey an army
OF 100000 men across the Pacific In
seven days at the rate OF sixty miles
an hour. The idea is as plausible as
the notions Mr.. Hobson cultivates ir
naval affairs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Denver will soon get stuck on itEelf
the way Communications are coming In
for the big auditorium. The Record
Herald and one other newspaper were
the only ones that made wry faces.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

A limit Of $4,000 has been set upon
individual contributions to the Demo
cratic campaign fund. After 1t passes
this figure all wealth becomes predar
tory,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30
tuition.

Bryan Is willing to take the hard
earned dollars OF the farmer and the
Iaboring man to elevate him into the
presidential chair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Debs will travel 1000 miles in a
special train In making his campaign ;
but that will be impossible under
socialism"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

La Plata county is all right for the
Republican ticket. We do not blame
the Democrats for being worried.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30
LOCAL NEWS.
(From Mond.,Y,s paIly.l

scTom aouusA ~ Oauy.J
District Judge Charles A. Pike. Mrs.
Pike and Miss sharIey returned from
3ilverton this morning.
o.
Mrs. Ed Rossiter ;and daughter and
Mrs. Grant Sanders and two SONS left
IN today's Southern for Telluride for
A few days outing.
e. p. York, real estate man who
has been looking over land PROPOSE
lions in San Juan county, New Mexico,
returned last evening.
Mrs. Emma Cox. who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Grant Morris OF
this city, left on today's eastern for
her home in Denver.
Attorney s. w. Carpenter and child
were returning passengers from Den
yer Sunday evening. They went to
their home in Mancos today.
Mr.. and Mrs G. w. Jackson, who
have been visiting their sisters, Mrs.
o. s. Galbreath and Mrs. Sam Wall,
departed today for their home in Nash
vile, Tenn.
DR.. j. j. Lace, the eminent d. ID.
who preached yesterday at the Meth
odist church, departed on the Southern
for Telluride on his way around the
circle to Pueblo.
w. II. WiInams, who has been at
Pagosa Springs for few weeks test
ing the famous waters. arrived on Sat
urday nights eastern, and went to
his home at Aztec.
Sam G. Wall and A. l.. Richey broke
ground this morning for cement walk
in front OF their business houses. The
walk in front OF Wallis will be an ex-
pensive one but he will put in the best
foundation obtainable.
Rev. David Morell departed on to
days Southern for months vacation
in California, with the possibility Of
about ten days In the Yellowstone
park.
Miss Edna Connor returned last ev
ening from brief vacation spent a
Colarod Springs. She went to Light
ner creek this morning to resume hel
duties as teacher.
Mrs. Jennie Rippey. resident o
Thompsons Park for years, who hai
been visiting her daughter. Mrs. Lii.
Walker, for few days. returned to he
home at Dix this morning.
| Mrs. William Walker and son o
Aztec, who has been spending tn,
week with Mrs. ]. X. Ball, departed
| for her home today. Mrs. Ball and Sol
returned with her for brief visit.
l
| Mrs. NJ. A. Branson of Kendall
Kans.. came in on last nights South
ern from Mancos where she visited he
daughter and left on today's eastern
for visit to her son, G. w. Bransol
Of Pagosa Springs.
Miss Marie Collett, daughter of Rev
w. Collet, formerly in charge of tn
Methodist church here, came dow
from Hermosa this morning, where sh
ia visiting Mrs. T. A. Kerr. Miss Co
lett will spend few days with Du
range friends.
| Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Sawhill cam
in on Saturdays eastern and spen
Sunday In town. Mr.. Sawhill is go,
ernment live stock inspector fron
Chama. and went to Aztec on busines
today. Mrs. Sawhill returned to Cham
this morning.
| George Ditchfield, who spent Sur
day in town with Mrs. Ditchfield. re
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

This southwestern section is the
garden spot of the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Few sea serpents have been seen
this year. This may be due to the
prohibition movement which has been
spreading across the land.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

George Ditchfield, who spent Sun.
day in town with Mrs. Ditchfield. re-
turned to the saw mill near Dolores
today. Just the same George. He
says he doesn't know as he's any bet
ter than he was ten years ago. but he's
sure he isn't any worse.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

At the meeting of the board Of trade
last evening 1t was decided to hold
meetings once month during the hot
months instead OF every week as here
tofore. The board also voted to dis
pense with the services of an assist
ant secretary for the present, and thus
reduce expenses. The meetings and
the organization will be kept intact,
but as there is less business to trans
act the work of the board can be con
Quoted with an economy in meetings
and office force. Regular routine bust
ness followed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Springs. sued for damages and obtain
ed judgment In the Archuleta county
court against the property. Owners
then asked for an injunction restrain
ing Devy from disposing of the prep
erty with the result that the execution
was ordered stayed. until matter Of
Intervention Of Owen F. Boyle is de-
termined.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

John Kellenberger and daughter
Miss Linda. went to Pennington today,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Jas. F. Wion, who has recently been
appointed mail clerk on the run be-
tween Durango and Telluride, came
In last evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Mrs. Norman Thompson went tc
Colorado Springs today to visit rela
tives for a month.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

e. P. York. real estate man who
has been looking over land PROPOSE
tions in San Juan county. New Mexico,
returned last evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Mrs. Ed Rossiter .and daughter and
Mrs. Grant Sanders and two SONS left
on today's Southern for Telluride for
few days outing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Sawhill came
in on Saturdays eastern and spent
Sunday in town. Mr.. Sawhill is gov
ernment live stock inspector from
Chama, and went to Aztec on business
today. Mrs. Sawhill returned to Chama
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30
(From Tuesdays Dafly.)

J.. J. Nathan of Alamosa came in on
last nights eastern to spend few
days with his brother.
Miss Ethel Swift, daughter Of L. L.
Swift Of this city. went to Mancos to-
day to spend a few weeks with her
aunt, Mrs. F. L. Turrell.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Mrs. Sam Morris returned to Silver
ton last evening after spending a few
days with Mrs. Sam Whittow and
other friends In Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Mrs. G. w. Kerr returned last even
ing from a visit of a couple Of weeks
with Mrs. ]. l.. Nickel OF the Pagosa
Springs hotel Mrs. Kerr says the
change and splendid treatment she
received as Mrs. Nichell's guest have
made her feel like new woman.
Mrs. Kerr says she hasn't words to ex-
press the nice time she had.
II. c. Legg is out OF the Pagosa
Springs FINEST Observer. Last week
be took opportunity to have something
to say about The Herald, and no doubt
he felt somewhat relieved, but he
should change his ways and method of
doing business and then 1t would not
be necessary to be referred to In
disparaging manner.
This afternoon an application for a
permanent Injunction is being argued
in district court William Alva Shor
Of Florida mesa, last April, obtained a
temporary injuntion restraining C. W.
Redding ct al. from the use of the
waste water from his ditch. Today
he is asking for a permanent injunc
tion. Reese McCloskey is counsel for
the plaintiff; r. 8. Clements, Ritter
and Buchanan for the defense.
The case Of James B. Devy versus
the Pagosa Springs company. came up |
In district court this morning James
B. Devy. the contractor for the new
hotel In course Of erection at the
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Mrs. Pulford visited the schools en-
the upper Florida yesterday. Miss
Myrtle Hood is teaching the lower
school. Miss Frances Hood has charge
OF the upper one. Now that both
Nelson's and Buckley's mills have
moved the attendance at both schools
is smaller.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

William Won Mueller is now editor
and in charge OF the Pagosa Springs
Times-O Observer. The change will
prove beneficial to the stockholders Of
the paper and those interested in the
upbuilding of the town. Here is wish.
ing you the best there is going, Mr..
Won Mueller.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

District Judge Charles A. Pike. Mrs.
Pike and Miss SharIey returned from
Silverton this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Mrs. Emma Cox. who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs Grant Morris OF
this city, left on today's eastern for
her home In Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Martin Hotter of Cascade, w. p
Shaull from CASTELAR,, L. c. Patrick
from Ignacio, Mrs. Schryver. Kline.
Mr.. Loewes, Kline and Joe Smith,
Trouble Mesa, were among the call
ers at the county superintendents Of
flee on school business today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

H. W. Fielding. the sawmill man
came In from Mancos last evening.
Just now Mr.. Fielding has troubles
OF his own. He is moving the mill
to Mud creek. He returned to the
Mancos country this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Mrs. Anna Wischman of Chicago.
VINO has been visiting her daughter.
MIS- Anna Wischman of this city, left
on today's eastern for Rapid City, 8.
D-' where she will visit another daughs,
Ter before going to her home In Chi
cago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Mrs. M. ]. Swenk of Pueblo. who ia
representing the interests of the fra.
ternal committee of the Colorado state
iair' was in town over night. the
guest OF Mrs. ]. e. Hannah. Mrs.
owehk says 1t has been decided to
noid Fraternal day on September 1b.
The lady is on her way round the cir.
Gle, her next stop being at Mancos
Inc woman's Home Missionary So
ciety OF the First Methodist church
VIII give an afternoon tea at the
nome OF Mrs. Root, corner Fifth ave.
nut and Eleventh street, tomorrow
.lhursdaO from to p. m. Mem
oers and friends of the church and
congregation most cordially invited.
MIS- H. ]. Grace. president.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Lefaivre, who re-
Gently sold their ranch near Ignacio.
went out on todays Southern to Salt
Lake where they will visit their son
Tor few weeks. before seeking a
permanent location in Idaho. Wash
ington or Oregon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

The party of government sWe3yors,
VIM. B. Douglas. R. W. Ha&1 and
t. S. Getzendammer. whsG a5een
working at Forty-Mile reservoir n the
Needle mountains. came down on this
mornings train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Rev. David Morell departed on to
days Southern for months vacation
in California, with the possibility o
about ten days In the Yellowstone
park.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

Mrs. Henry Bollinger came do ~
from La Plata last evening to meet
her sister, Mrs. Chas. Wigglesworth
who arrived on last nights eastern
from Denver. The ladies' are staying
at the Strater.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-30

II any Of our readers have unsur.
veyed lines on patented ground don't
delay in establishing your corners by
monuments or otherwise; or, II you
are enjoying water privileges that are
mot absolutely beyond protest. don't
delay In having them adjudicated
while the county is new and save ex-
penss and worry for there are always
some one looking for loopholes TO titles
of valuable properties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-29
The Growth of Electric Railways.

The electric railways of the United
States carried last year 6,6S0000, 900
fare passengers. This wonderful in
crease is due to the growth of the
street railway and internrban railway
service. better transportation facilities
and the increase of suburban residents
The number of persons to be trans
ported increased at the rate OF
100000 annually The number OF
passenger cars operated has increased
at the rate of 40 per cent for the past
five years. With the population of the
United States estimated at about
S5.000,0 900, the figures given above
would seem to show that every man
woman and child in this country has
ridden rs times on the electric rail
ways within the past year.
This gives some idea of the extent
of the electric traction in this coun
try. The Identification of steam rail
roads has already been successfully &C
complished. and it is predicted tina
within comparatively few years al
the principal railroads of this grea
country will be electrified.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-29

l cannot discuss grave problems
great issues in which the people all
over the country are Interested if q
speech made by me during a political
campaign, after the close of this case !;
if the speeches in furtherance of a
great principle or great right are to
be held as against me, l shall have to,
but am willing TO bear the conse-
quence. | would not have you believe
me man of defiant character in
disposition or in conduct But in the
pursuit of honest conviction and in
the furtherance of the common interest
of my fellowman, shall not only have
to, but be willing to submit to what
ever your honor may impose
Mr.. Mitchell followed in a strong,
resonant voice:
Il thoroughly and unreservedly in.
dorse what Mr.. Gompers has said
should like his expression to be &C
cepted as my own
Mr.. Morrison spoke last. q in
dorse,' said he. what Mr. Gompers
has said. l am conscious of doing nc
| wrong or having in any way violated
any law, and it is my belief that in
| every act | have committed but have
exercised my rights under the consti
tuition and the laws of this land"