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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-05

tic acquisition would be put,
The ROY Dr. John Henry Hopkins.
wlo has been rector Of Epiphany parish,
Chicago. for nearly ten Years. has jus,
hocn elected as a departmental socre-
tary Of tho general hoard Of missions
~ the Episcopal Church. Ills field is
tho nth department" and includes the
I'VE STATES Of ohio Indiana. Illinois
Michigan and Wisconsin. There are l.
diocesos and 500 CONGREGATIONS In this
district. Dr. hopkins will probably accept
the call.
John Roby Of North Union street
aud Samuel Tiukham father of Dr
IT. G. Tinkham. both walked to the
second ward voting place Tuesda
snd cast their ballots. Both men vot-
ed for William II. Harrison for presi
dent in 1870 and have voted at every
presidential election since that time
These two men arrived at the polls
In the morning and walked IA dea
sprycr than some of the younger
voters.
Frank Gdskll a student at the Adams
school who resides on Main street was
injured Tuesday morning while ridni
on H. H. WhcclrI's milk wagon %
South Union street. After successfully
jumping ON the moving wagon, Which
was of the hoA style with steps in III,
center, he attempted to alight and was
Thrown heavily to the road. He wa!
taken into Pr. O. NJ Sabin's office ano
then To the Mary Fletcher hospital
where It was found that he was suffer
Ing from severe scalp wound
Tho Wedding OF Miss cora Brown an,
George LuSsicr was solcnm1cd al St
,l"sophs Church Thursday Afternoon
Tho Roy NJ Cloarcc nffiriatod TIN
bride was attended by her father ". j
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

was in the chair. He asked what there
was on hand. District Attorney Pull
liam announced the cast Of The Peo
pie VS.. Freeman, Chapman and El-
dredge. Judge Russell. of counsel for
defense, then asked for a continuance
until 2 o'clock owing to the illness Of
one OF the defendants. After snort
argument the request was granted
At the convening OF court Judge
Russell again asked for continuance
until tomorrow morning, stating the
motion was not for dilatory purposes
but owing TO the Illness of w. c.
Chapman who was taken home this
morning, stricken, and that he was In
such condition that it was absolutely
impossible to secure an affidavit. That
1t was essential that that he be pres
ent, being one of the defendants. &.
A. Johnson, who is assisting the dis
| irict attorney In the prosecution, &C
ceded to the request, stating the prose
cution also desired Mr.. Chapman
presence and thought II would be pos
sible he would be on hand tomorrow
| The court thereupon took recess IN
| til $3.50 tomorrow morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18
(From Tuesdays DailyJ


When district court convened this
morning District Attorney Puliiam ask
ed for a short adjournment in order
to go over some papers and affidavits
served on the prosecution by defend
ants counsel before the opening of
court The papers asked for con
tinuance of the cases owing to the
illness of w. C. Chapman whose pres
ence was desired by the defense, the
continuance being supported by affl-
davit of attending physician. A re-
cess was taken until II O'Clock, Judge
Garrigues stating that when court met,
or at least during the day, he wanted
it positively settled II the cases were
going to trial.
Opon convening at II o'clock Mr..
Pulliam said the prosecution also de
sired the attendance of Mr.. Chapman,
although il could go TO trial without
him. hut In consideration of the facts
presented, asked for continuance
of the trial until the Sd day of August
which was granted, the defense ac-
quiescing.
Judge Pike was then called TO pre-
Mcconnell. which had been set to fol
low those against the Colorado State
bank, were called. Reese McCloskey.
counsel for Mr.. Mcconnell, said, owing
to the continuance of the cases against
the Colorado State bank officers he
was not prepared with witnesses to go
TO trial at this time, having been alb
sent over four weeks in Salt Lake and
Just returning, had not had time to pre-
pare his side of the case. Mr.. Pulliam
said the prosecution could be ready
TO proceed in day or two but under
the circumstances he was willing the
cases should go over until August tc
follow those against the Colorado State
bank officers.
Court then took recess until 2 FOL
the presentation of some matters by
Assistant District Attorney Lane, anC
session again tomorrow morning in or
der to take up any matters the at
torneys may have TO present.
| The Jury summoned was excused un
til the Sd day of August.
Judge Garrigues departs in tn,
morning via Telluride for home. The
judge does not know II he will be able
TO preside when the trial comes up IL
| August.
| This afternoon at o'clock Assistan
| District Attorney Geo. Lane filed thre,
informations against fabian MARITIME.
as follows: For selling liquor withou
"A license; for keeping saloon open OIL
Sunday and conducting a gambling
room. An information was also file,
against Ben Martinez, brother of tn,
above, for selling liquor without Ii
| cense.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Sanford. Messrs.
w. S. Pickerill and John Wingate
came down from Silverton this morn
ing. The grand master of Masons for
the state of Colorado, j. A Davis, who
it may be remembered, laid the cor
nerstone of the Durango public library,
is touring the state Yesterday he
was entertained by the Silverton Ma
sons, the aforementioned Durango.
ties participating in the event. They
report royal time. The ladies' were
entertained at the Grand hotel, and
the gentlemen at the Masonic lodge
rooms. Later in the evening, a sump-
tuous banquet of good things for the
physical and intellectual man, was
served. Knowing the hospitable ma
ture of Silverton people, we wonder
why some of the Durango crowd look
ed so weary. Do you suppose they
ate too much, talked too much-or was
1t the altitude? Next Saturday even
ing the Durango Masonic ordersStll
entertain Grand Master Davis and
party.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18
DURANGO MAKES 1T
THREE STRAIGHT
Uurrah for Durango

Hurrah for Durango!
Three straight is going some.
Durango won the ball game with
Silverton. making It three straight. or
all the games played so far this sea-
son, by score of to 4. Early in
The game It looked very much like Sill
verton's game. Hubbard went into
he box before warming up properly
and Silverton began pounding him
pretty hard. getting in three runs and
IT looked easy for the visitors. No
more scores were made by either side
until the fourth inning when Durango
got in two runs. Then in the seventh
Silverton made another run while Du
rango made two, tieing the score. In
he eighth Patterson made third base
on hit and tumble but the side was
retired without scoring Silverton went
10 bat in the ninth but failed to make
any runs. Then Durango went to bat
Hargraves. the colored boy, singled
stole second and made the winning
tally on single by Stanley.
II was a great day for the Durango
fans who were out in force, being one
of the largest Sunday crowds in q
long time.
Durango has a fine amateur bal
team sure enough.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18
Thinks II Saved His Life.

Lester NJ. Nelson of Naples, Maine,
says in recent letter: Il have used
DR.. Kings New Discovery many years.
for coughs and colds. and l think It
saved my life. have found 1t a re
liable remedy for throat and lung com
plants, and would no more be withbut
For nearly forty years New Discovery
has stood at the head of throat and
lung remedies. AS a preventive of
pneumonia, and healer of weak lpnsN
it has no equal. Sold under guXfan-
tee at all druggists. soc and 3l.00.
Trial bottle free
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18
SATISFACTORY SETTLE
MENT IN SIGHT


There, are very good reasons TO be
lieve that the affairs of the Colorado
State bank will be amicably settled
before many weeks, Owing to the
splendid character of the assets, veri.
fed by the collections made by Re
ceiver Boyle, several of the large de-
positors are more convinced than ever
that the bank officials will be able TO
pay dollar for dollar and in addition
to the guarantee heretofore made. are
willing to join friends of Mr.. Freeman
in making an additional guarantee
whereby depositors will be positively
assured of every dollar. This is what
The Herald has labored for from the
start and while we were perfectly sal
isfed that the former proposition
meant absolutely dollar for dollar. and
time will prove this, the more security
cepositors have the better IL will suit
The Herald. When this paper took n
hand In the premises the Democrat
was claiming depositors would not
receive over 20 to 20 cents on the dol.
lar ana many of the timid ones he
iieved this. In fact. we were offered
good sized account for SO cents ON the
dollar but 30 cents did not satisfy
The Herald and we went to work nm n
plan that meant dollar for dollar and
IL is pleasure to know that Mr.. Free.
man and his associates have such
strong and influential backing that II
Is possible to bring about happy out.
come for those interested. In this con.
heetion The Herald urges that all
aniinosity and personal feelings be cast
aside and the best interests of deposi.
tors and all concerned subserved
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18
a Grand Family Medicine.

ut gives me pleasure to speak
good word for Electric Bftters," writes
Mr. Frank Conlan of No. 436 Houston
street. New York. ''It's grand family
medicine for dyspepsia and liver com
plications: while for lame back and
weak kidneys 1t cannot be too highly
recommended" Electric Bitters reg
nlate the digestive functions, purify
the blood, and impart renewed vtgor
and vitality to the weak and debili
lated OF both sexes. Sold under guar
antee at all druggists. SOC.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18
SHAKE 1T OFF.
Rid Yourself of Unnecessary 8y9Sns
A Durango ctizen Shows
You How.
You How.

Don't bear unnecessary burdens.
Burdens of bad back are unneces.
sary.
Get rid of them.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure bad backs:
Cure lame. weak and aching backs;
Cure every form of kidney Ills.
Lots of local endorsement to prove
this.
Mrs. NJ. E. Benjamin, 1910 First ave
nut. Durango, Colo, says: MY ad
vice to all who suffer from backache
or disordered kidneys is to give Doan's
Kidney Pills a fair trial I gladly give
my experience with them SO that 9th
ers may profit thereby. For over
nine years 1 was subject to attacks
OF kidney complaint. The pain in my
back was almost unbearablauat times
and to lift or bring any strain on my
loins caused me to suffer more acute
iy Difficulty also existed with the
kidney secretions. The medicines
tried proved of little or no beneu..
finally began using Doan's Kidney
Pills. procured at Tiffany's drug store =,
A few doses brought me relief and W
fore had taken all the contents OF
the box my kidney trouble had dis
appeared"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-alilburn Co., Buffalo, n.
Y. sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18
INTERESTING FIcuars

me annual school census is taken
'he tenth day of April each year. This
i'st is carefully checked by the county
superintendent of schools and the re.
por. sent to the state by July first of
each year. In 1907 the census showed
lor Durango 1877 children of school
age, and 1882 for La Plata county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

This year there is an increase both
in the city and the county.
The census for 1908 shows 1-5Os
school children for Durango and 3,1o1
for the county. This shows an in
crease for Durango of 231 and for the
county 269. 1t also shows that there
are S5 more school children outside
OF Durango than there are in district
No. 8.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18
The Best pills Ever Sold.

after doctoring l5 years for chronic
indigestion. and spending over two
hundred dollars, nothing has done me
as much good as DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. ! consider them the best pills
ever sold" writes B. F. Ayscue. of
Ingleside. N. C. Sold under guaran-
lee at all drug stores. Csc.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Ing by Mrs. A Hahn for her daughter,
Miss Josephine. The affair will take
place at the family residence on Fourth
avenue. Some sixteen of the younger
set will be present
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18
On Wednesday afternoon o,sthisr =

On Wednesday afternoon of Shis
week Miss Ora, daughter of Mrs. w.
NJ. Peterson, will entertain number
OF the younger set in honor of Miss
Ruth Rockwood The party will be
given at the family residence at Brook
side, On Thursday morning Mrs. Pc
terson will give up the keys of the
house. and will be the guest of Mrs.
II. l.. Dixon of West Park avenue. Next
Monday Mrs. Peterson will leave for
he reservation, where Mr.. Peterson
is now employed on Indian allotment
work
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Chas. e. Mcconnell returned Satur-
day evening from trip to the Ely
district where his mining interests
are located.
Tommy Mason is In town today
Says he will devote his time to ranch
ing, having one of the best ranches In
the county.
Jack Turner and Joe Prewitt return.
ed last evening from a visit to the
Pine river section, visiting Bayfield,
and Ignacio.
The Rev David E. Morell left on
today's eastern for Pagosa Springs to
spend few days. VIII return the
last of the week.
NJ. p. Bates whose home is in Aztec
left Durango Sunday morning for Ida
no, where he will join his uncle in
the sheep business.
Richard Keller came in from Rico
Saturday evening and will be here
the better part of the week. Mrs. Kel-
ler arrived week ago
Harry Ware, his son John. and the
latter's inseparable Tuedie started for
Pagosa Springs this morning. Fish
ing trip. We may mention Tuedie is
a dog.
Frank Freeman came IN from Den.
yer last evening where he has been
the better part OF the winter. He
will put in most OF the summer months
In the La Platas.
A party OF five, F. l.. Ross, Fred
Goble. l. L. Behiendt, Sam Slig, Gail
Munyon, and r. W. Ptolemy. came
down from Silverton Sunday to root
for the ball game. They returned on
~ evening train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

At 6 o'clock this morning, Mrs. An,
ME Phillips. died at the house To-
Gated on the corner of Second avenue
across from the office formerly occu.
pied by Dr. Barnes. The young WON.
an was 20 years OF age, leaving three
mothcrless and fatherless children to
the care of her mother. Mrs. Saran
Feeley. The case seems very sad.
Mrs. Feeley is no longer young or
strong and the children are not yet old
enough to fully realize their loss. A
number of ladies have been busy today
trying to aid the poor mother, not only
with their sympathy, but with substan.
tial aid. Mrs. Phillips had been sick
some eleven months with consumption.
and was reared and married in Du-
range. If you wish to help someone.
because you are happy. well and
strong, either with your sympath. or
In other ways. here is an opportunity
to do something for those who need
both.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

W A. Stewart of Valley View Min
ing company arrived from Pueblo last
evening, accompanied by his mother.
Mrs. Chas Stewart of Detroit, who will
spend the summer with him at the
mine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Mrs. Pearl Brown and children ar
rived from Pagosa Springs. and went
to Aztec this morning. where she ex-
poets to remain some time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18
DISTRICT COURT.

When district court convened this
morning Judge Garringuss Of Greeley
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

BE. Thomas, president of the school
board at Allison, called at the county
superintendent's office today. AT a
special school meeting held in the dis
trict, recently, bonds were voted to
erect a new school house. Mr.. Th6nas
until lately was in charge of the stores
but in the future will devote his atten
lion to his blacksmith shop, farm i'm
plements and the cultivation of his
ranch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Joseph and Vincent Croke, sons OF
the late W. S. Croke, left on this morn
ing's eastern for Milwaukee, where
they are studying for the priesthood
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

There will be an excursion Of Tellt.-
ride people to Montrose Sunday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18
lFrom Tuesdays Daily \

June 20 is Strawberry day at Glen
wood Springs. We had a fine time
here last year and would like TO go
again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Mrs, G. N. Raymond, Miss Gertrude
and Hubert. accompanied by Miss
Webb, went TO Silverton this morning.
where they will visit friends for few
days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

The state board of equalization at
their last meeting cut down the valua-
ton of the railroads by about one mil
lion dollars. This makes reduction
in La Plata county of $4,000 on so
miles OF road.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Joseph and Vincent Croke, sons OF
the late w. S. Croke, left on this morn
ing's eastern for Milwaukee, where
they are studying for the priesthood.
Mrs. G. N. Raymond, Miss Gertrude
and Hubert, accompanied by Miss
Webb, went TO Silverton this morning.
where they will visit friends for a few
days
Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Mason, with
their daughter. Mrs. d. +. Kight and
children. arrived on last nights South
ern from Hesperus. They expect to
return tomorrow.
This afternoon Mrs. P. N. Pattison
entertains the Tuesday Whist club. In
addition TO the regular members, Mrs
Joe Woods and Mrs. C. E. Alexander
will be present as guests.
Ouray ball team is somewhat stuck
UP NiHb btdt Nut hOntTOSt Sttus
every game played this seano. Come
10 Durango and we will take some of
the conceit out of you, Mr.. Ouray Fan.
c. S. Cameron of Aztec arrived on
last nights train 10 meet Mrs. Cam.
eron and Miss Jessie, who came down
from Sllverton, where they have been
visiting friends. They returned to Az.
tee today.
Mr.. and Mrs Alex Townsend of
Aztec departed today on a vacation
trip to Elmira, N. Y, and other points.
Their son, Fred Townsend, the Aztec
merchant, returned home this morn
ing
T. c, Graden who came in from
Oxford last evening reported a credit.
able attendance at the institute, in
spite of the fact that the irrigatiny
season is now on and the farmers are
all pretty busy.
c. S. Warner, who some years ago.
was the genial baggage master of the
d. & r. G. in this city, came down
from Gladstone this morning. He Went
on to Pueblo where he expects to go i
into business.
No arrangements can be made in re- |
gard to the funeral OF Mrs. Alice Phil. |
lips until the arrival Of the deceased's
nother-in'law and relatives from Grip
pie Creek. George Goodman has Just
received a telegram to that effect.
The fire at the mouth of the Porter
mine opening continues and is liable
TO continue for month or more as the
coal Strings are deep and will burn
for weeks.
invitations are out for a dancing
party to be given next Saturday even.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18
LOCAL NEWS.
tFrom Mondays Daily.)

Chas. r. Mcconnell returned Satur-
day evening from trip to the Ely
district where his mining interests
are located.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Mrs. Gus Roberts and little daughter
arrived Sunday evening and will be
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Sam
Sloan. at the Scoville residence, dur
ing the summer months. Mrs. h6b
erts is looking fine. She reports Gus
and the rest of the Durango contin-
w.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

f. B. Townsend, the Aztec mer-
chant. came In Sunday to meet his
father and mother who arrive this
evening. The latter leave in the morn
ing for an extended eastern trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Scott Teague arrived in the city
from Pagosa Springs Saturday night
with the remains of Hazel, the 15-year-
Elkins who died at Pagosa Springs
from scarlet fever where the family
is spending short time. Owing to
the contagious disease the parents re-
trained from accompany the remains
for the sake of the remaining children.
The sympathy of many friends is ex'
tended.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

The following party Of homeseekers.
c. F. Miller, j. F. Castle. S. W. Belts,
ID. 8. Howey. Owen McCue-all of
Narcatur, Kans.. arrived from the
Pennington country Saturday. return
ing home on Sundays eastern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Last week, notices for special
school meeting, to be held in district
No. II. Trimble. were posted. The
question to be voted upon is the build
ing and location of school house on
the east side of the river, in the Vi
cinity of the Turney ranch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Jack Turner and Joe Prewitt return,
ed last evening from visit to the
Pine river section. visiting Bayfield,
and Ignacio.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Tommy Mason is In town today
Says he will devote his time to ranch
ing. having one of the best ranches In
the county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Invitations are out for a dancing
party to be given next Saturday even.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

MIR. and Mrs. w. r. Mason, with
their daughter, Mrs. d. +. Kight and
children, arrived on last nights South
ern from Hesperus. They expect to
return tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Last evening the Episcopal church
was filled to overflowing in honor of
Flag day. The G. A. II. and Sons of
Veterans formed at Woodman hall.
Preceded by the Durango band they
marched to the church where they
we're Joined by the w. r. C. Rev. w.
H. Doggett delivered an appropriate
address.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Profs. Bennett, Whipple, Afford and
Noire came In from Ignacio Saturday
evening and spent Sunday in Durango,
going to Oxford this morning to re-
sumo institute work. This will be a
busy week for these gentlemen. the
meeting tomorrow being at the Grit
fifth school house on the Florida mesa,
Durango Wednesday, Trimble Springs
Thursday and the western part of the
county Friday and Saturday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

A large crowd of the younger set are
being entertained today by Miss Ruth
lockwood at the country home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Perkins on the
Florida. The affair will consist of a
picnic and outdoor amusements.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

The Rev. David L. Morell left on
today's eastern for Pagosa Springs to
spend a few days. VIII return the
last of the week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

The fire at the mouth of the Porter
mine opening continues and is liable
to continue for month or more as the
coal Strings are deep and will burn
for weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Miss Edith B. NJ. Young, who was
with The Herald several years ago
prior to serving as county superintend-
ent of schools, has again accepted II
position on this paper, and we trust
the people of Durango having news
will keep her posted as by SO doing
you not only aid her but the paper
be remembered by many as writing
letter over the San Juan under the non
de plume OF "Bluebell."
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

hr. and Mrs. Tom Goulding and
Jack Goulding came in from Aztec
Saturday, The Goulding Bros. went
to their sheep camp at Pine ridge
Sunday. Mrs. Goulding returning to
Aztec this morning after visiting her
mother and sister.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

F. W. Hopper, secretary of the
Colorado Y. NJ. c. A delivered an
interesting address on the work of the
association at the Baptist church last
evening, 1t being a union service OF
The First NJ. e. church and Baptist
congregations. The Y. NJ, C. A. is
growing organization and Is backed
by all large employers of men.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

This afternoon Mrs. P. N. Pattison
entertains the Tuesday Whist club. In
addition TO the regular members. Mrs.
Joe Woods and Mrs. C. E. Alexander
will be present as guests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Prof. George Moody has hung out
his "shingle" as an attorney-at-law
and will nave offices with Reese Nc
Closkey. Mr.. Moody has been prin.
cipal in the high school for several
years and our people are well &C
quainted with his attainments which
are of the winning kind. He was ad-
mitted to practice last year and being
studious and conscientious gentle
man will be able to give wise counsel
His friends should remember where
he is located.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

No arrangements can be made in re-
gard to the funeral of Mrs. Alice Phil.
lips until the arrival OF the deceased's
mother-in.law and relatives from Grip
pie Creek. George Goodman has just
received a telegram to that effect.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-18

Bob Lowe. wife and daughter Naa-
nah. departed today for Galloway,
Neb.. to be present at family re-
union. Bob was busy along about train
time and had to sprint to the depot to
make 1t. He said he forgot the change
in time!