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The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-05-14

Bay Mare, 10 years old, Weight, 1900
Black Mare, years old, Weight, 1900
Brown Mare, years old, Weight, 1900
Brown Geldng Horse, years DID, Weight, 400
Sorrel Colt, years old
Black Yearling Colt
Bay Yearng Colt
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-05-14

CATTLE
Fresh Mich Cows
5 Cows, to be fresh soon
, 2-year old Heifers
8 Yearlins Heifers
5 Spring Calves
l Bull coming three years
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13
MINING HORRORS AND AFTER.

1t is generally agreed that there
| are to many railroad accidents in the
| United States" and the several min
ing horrors which it has been the pain
ful duty of the press to record within
the short space of three weeks, cou-
I pied with official data on the mining
disasters and fatalities of recent years.
abundantly demonstrate that there are,
this country
There are writer's who talk glibly of
American recklessness'' and who say
that 1t Is idle to expect from our en-
ployers, inspectors, officials and work
men the same degree of watchfulness,
of care, OF fnsistence on compliance
with legal requirements that is exer-
cised in Great Britain, for exam pie,
and that, according to authoritative
statements, has steadily reduced the
number of mine explosions in spite of
various factors that apparently in
crease the danger of accidents.
Such appalling disasters as have oc-
CURED In Alabama, West Virginia and
Pennsylvania In the last fortnight or
so assurredly cannot fail to impress the
most reckless" among us with the
need of searching investigations. def
mite conclusions as to the causes OF
and responsibility for each of the ca
tastrophes, and explicit erecommenda-
tions concerning future safety legisla-
tion or future enforcement of such
mining laws as already exist in the
several states.
1t is neither just nor serviceable to
indulge in hasty generalizations touch
ing the mining Inspector or the pro-
tention Is just now concentrated. 1t
is more purposeful to emphasize the
grave duty that now confronts the
federal and state governments. II
England has more efficient safeguards
-as, indeed. appears to be the case
they should be earnestly studied with
the view of the earliest possible in
PRODUCTION of them in the mining dis
tricts of this country. In addition to
sufficient modern and effective laws
governing entrances and exits. venti-
lation and so on in the mines. every
possible effort should be made to Sc
cure inspectors who Will inspect, who
Will demand observance of the laws,
regardless of all personal or political
considerations. Careless and "lenient"
inspectors should be held criminally
responsible for fatal results OF their
negligence. There should be less chat
ter about the human factor and
more resolute effort to prevent incomp.
etence and lrresponsibility on our rail
roads and In our mines.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13
SOME RECORD CROPS.

C. f. Keagy of Highland lake this
year raised four acres of sugar beets
which yielded 35 tons to the acre.
J. F. Jackson of Greeley harvested
from four acres near Fort Lupton SO
tons of pumpkins, which brought him
$500 at canning factory.
j. L. CLANCY in Phillips county. sold
his fall wheat from so acres for 81.
1880, which is $21o6 per acre. This
was from land for which he had re.
Gently refused $40 per acre.
Dr. ]. A. Whiting of Harts Basin. in
Delta county. had a 20O.acre field OF
oats that yielded 100 bushels to the
acre. The oats grew six feet tall. with
heads 81 inches long, and some count.
ed heads contained SS6 grains.
P. A. Newton of Palisade sold the
fruit from four acres of his 1O-acre
tract for $4,000, or $1,000 per acre.
j, p. Kernohan of Delta county mar.
keted from three quarters of an acre
$3.50 worth of strawberries.
w. II. Bacon of Longmont had 10
acres of land that yielded "A bushels
and three pecks to the acre.
The biggest yield of barley ever
grown in this state is credited to Weld
county. Forty-seven acres of maItirg
barley yielded 6.721 bushels, or 1is
bushels to the acre, and sold for nearly
$4,000.
Max Grubb in Garfield county. re.
ports the gross income of his 4OO-acre,
farm at s2S,500
George Cole of Rio Grande county
gathered 1926 bushels of potatoes from
four acres. or an average of 574
which netted $3.50 per acre.
H. NJ. Blicking of Greeley from 80
acres sold 1895 sacks of potatoes.
The cost of growing the crop was 81
500, and the net profit s12.500.
S. H. Swan, one mile west of Gree
ley had seven acres which yielded
10000 pounds. The crop brought net
profit of $40 to the acre.-Field and
Farm.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13
THE NIGHT RIDERS AND THE GOV
ERNMEkT.

Last week the Italian ambassador
protested to our state department
against the destruction by might rid
ers" of tobacco belonging to his gov
ernment and stored In Kentucky.
Night riding has reached alarming pro
portions in that state, as well as in
Tennessee, and while in each the exec
ntive has lately resorted to vigorous
measures against the outrages of the
riders" the Italian government wants
further reinsurance and expects aid
from the United States.
The origin, work and methods of the
night riders are impartially set forth
by contributor to the current In
dependent. The outrage which injured
the property of the Italian government
occurred on December 6, at Hopkins
Vile, Ky. Three hundred armed and
masked men rode into town toward
midnight and burned some OF the big
work thoroughly they placed guards
over the fire company and crippled
the telephone service. Some resist
ance was encountered and three men
We're killed. Similar raids and burn
ings had taken place in other towns
In Kentucky and Tennessee. and SO
far none has been punished for par
ticlpation in them.
The nlght-raidlng business. II ap-
pears, is an outgrowth OF the fight on
the tobacco trust, which is accused
of depressing prices and making the
raising of tobacco Improbable. A
planters protective ASSOCIATION has
been formed to pool the crop and
hold It for a time sufficient to in
1t. Italy and other foreign govern
ments that have monopolized' the to-
bacco business have also been accused
OF depressing prices through their
agents, and the bitter feeling extends
TO them as well.
Though the association has $1,000
members, some tobacco growers re-
main outside and undersell It, The
night riders. In addition to burning
or blowing up warehouses and facto-
rles. scrape the tobacco beds OF the in
dependent growers and pull up the
young weeds. Occasionally families
are whipped. banished or shot up.
The financial stringency has maie
1t harder than ever to held tobacco
for higher prices, and the number OF
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

The depositors in the Colorado State
bank can thank David F. Day for most
of their troubles. But for him and his
continued attacks no doubt the bank
would have pulled through the strin.
gent times and worked its way out OF
the quagmire. But Dave is not caring
for those who have savings tied up.
It's revenge he is after and conse-
quently he is in his glory
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Boston has an elevator boy who Is
said to be real poet, and Il few days
ago Governor Hoch of Kansas pardon
ed man who was serving a life sen.
tence in the penitentiary. It being the
governors opinion that the convict was
a genuine poet and ought therefore TO
be free. In view OF the rewards that
the Boston poet is getting 1t is little
uncertain whether Governor Hoch has
done the Kansas poet kindness or
not.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Last year the imports of Canada
were 1862 900. of which $223. 900.
900 were from the United States. OF
Canada's s244,0oo.0OO exports this
country took ss9,oOO,Ooo. Compared
with 1906 we sold Canada s3S. 1000, 900
more and increased our purchases
there s4.00O,000. 1t is great show
ing for geographical advantages and
desirable products.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Too bad the Thaw trial cannot be
cut out of the press dispatches From
associations are going to murder a
lot of space with the nasty affair. The
Herald scribe refused to read more
than the mere synopsis sent it during
the first trial and would willingly fore.
go similar dose II it was not neces-
sary to read proof.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Count Witte and General Kouropat
kin are fighting over the war between
Russia and Japan. II is not expected
however. that either of them will suc-
ceed in taking Manchuria.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Depositors in the closed banks will
demand something tangible of Messrs.
Mcconnell and Freeman. Mr.. Nc.
Connell states he is willing to do any
thing that lies within his power. AS
yet Mr.. Freeman has not offered to
make any sacrifices. But he will he
compelled to do so before long. He
must make it evident that he will do
the right thing in making good every
dollar deposited.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Just why news gathering asscia-
tion will send out that the Bonfils-
Patterson case will close in day or
two is beyond comprehension. Just as
though an afflicted public cared how
long or how quick the affair is set
tied. But the public has to put up
with lot of things.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

A college president remarks that
some of the students songs suggest
downright infantilism, and that the
glee clubs remind him of "stalwart
barbarians in evening dress" The
criticism hangs together poorly, but an
infant can sometimes make as much
music as a stalwart savage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

1t may be the popular thing-for a
little while-to demand that the bank
officials be sent to jail without giving
them an opportunity to make good.
But there are many who are begin
ming to realize that the best policy
is to give the presidents OF the closed
institutions a shok. If the poor de-
positors can secure their money that
is all that is desired.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

independents has increased. Hence
the revival of the midnight raids ard
outrages, which a few months ago
were growing infrequent. The plant.
ers' association has formally condemn.
ed the riders but the situation. all
law-abidipg citizens in the region
agree, calls for the strongest meas
ures Of prevention and suppression.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Colorado Republicans win have easy
sailing the coming election Voters
Will not go back on the clean record
and peace that has prevailed since the
days of Thomas, Waite and orman.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

There is no room for the knocker in
live community. And Durango can
not expect to be called a progressive
city as long as she contributes to the
support OF any individual or newspaper
that continually knocks the town and
her people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

lane TO fight duel II the count had
struck him with his glove in the face.
AS Boni merely knocked him down and
kicked him into the gutter. the prince
considers the count TO be unworthy
oil notice. We cannot help regarding
the prince as the world $ leading nn-
conscious humorist.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

During the year 1907 Mr. Rookie.
feiler gave away s45.000,O00, Mrs.
Russell Sage $4,000, 900 and Mr.. Car
negie sl3,5Oo,ooo. Big as these con.
tributions are they do not overshadow
the numberless little acts OF kindness
that emanated from humber sources
throughout the land.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

The recent mining edition OF the
Silverton Miner is still coming in for
meritorious praise throughout the
state. 1t was daisy sure enough.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

The 2,957.32s passengers who
crossed the Atlantic last year We're
more numerous than the passengers
of 1906 by 972,640. and surpassed the
record of 1904 by 1,451,151. The swift
ness and comfort of the passage have
much to do with the growth of this
remarkable tide of travel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

One OF the Virginia congressional
districts is as strongly Republican as
the neighboring region in east Ten.
nessee and eastern Kentucky. This
political wedge extends as far south
as northern Georgia and Alabama,
and 1t will probably be on the winning
side in the election OF 1905.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Fifty members of the Massachusetts
legislature work by the day for wages.
1t is to be hoped that their election
to the legislature may not lead them
to think working for living is foolish
or unnecessary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Colorado's Republican delegation is
getting to the front. The members are
live set of men and we can expec,
to be recognized as state occasion.
ally.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

A Montreal paper has been fined for
calling the members of the provincial
legislature fools and ignoramuses. The
paper would probably have been able
to secure verdict In It's own favor
II 1t had not indulged in such silly
tautology.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

The Herald feels sorry for deposit
recovering part or all of their money.
We are willing to forego rerenge for
the general benefit of the people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

A decree has been issued by the
dowager empress of China in which
she forbids ordinary Cinnamon TO dis.
cuss affairs of state. We fear that
reform is not making much headway
In China.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

The impression that the Republican
nomination for president will go either
to Taft or Hughes is not shared by
the president of the senate nor the
speaker OF the house.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Water seems TO be the issue every
where. BY voting for prohibition and
a bigger navy, we are insured domin-
ion of the world, AT least such are
the nromises
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

The race for the Republican nomina-
tlon for president will be pretty and
interesting one. At present writing
Taft appears to have a long ways the
best of 1t with Hughes a good second.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

The Herald is pleased to know that
Del Norte continues the United States
land Office. AS Senator Guggenheim
explained. business will increase in.
stead OF diminish.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Durango is big enough to cast off
the shackles that have bound her hand
and foot for many years. We refer
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

1t is gratifying to know that Denver
Republicans are harmonious. 1t will
save the state central committee lots
of trouble and worry.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

The Bank of England has reduced
its interest rate from per cent to 6.
1t is still high enough to Indicate that
the financial problem is not confined
TO the United States.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

New York people are beginning to
go to Europe again, and the fact that
they are paying for their tickets indi-
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Japan and the United States are
about to reach an agreement on the
immigration question without waiting
for the battleships.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

New York complains that she has to
take care of $4,000 homeless. She
ought to be compelled to take care of
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

DR.. Winters died with the good will
of hundreds of residents of this south
west section whom he had aided in
more ways than one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Congressman Hobson wants the gov
eminent to Issue a weekly paper for
the purpose OF setting forth the work
OF the various executive departments
and independent bureaus of the gov
eminent and of the proceedings of
congress and the supreme court, so
far as they may be OF public interest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Spain is to have an $4,000. 900
navy which will be built In England.
British shipbuiiders should have in.
creased respect for the American navy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Governor Hughes recommends the
abolition of betting at New York race
tracks. II his suggestion is carried
out the race tracks of New York will
he quickly converted into building lots.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Senator Guggenheim is getting in
the harness and his constituents will
find him live one before the end of
the session.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

The Central American nations have
made covenant of peace. 1t is up
TO The Hague to get a reputation and
challenge that federation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

The French doctor who says jeal-
ousy is disease makes no claim that
people who have once had it become
immune.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Durango is not in a bad way. There
is much activity in many lines and a
genuine building boom is promised.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

durango merchants are up-to-date
and sell goods just as cheap as can
be bought any place in the country.
Ihis sending to Sears, Roebuck & Com.
pany and Montgomery Ward & Com.
pany should be cut out.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

The great irrigation enterprise in
Montezuma county continues to move
along notwithstanding the money strin-
gency.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

The farmer Is not losing much
sleep. He has plenty to eat and his
lands will not evaporate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Depositors in the closed banks
should think for themselves. DO not
be led by the nose by genuine knock
er.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Paresis Of the brain is terrible
disease.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

The other day we overheard Du-
range lady telling another now often
she shampooed her hair This reminds
US OF a well known authority on the
subject who says: "Shampooing the
hair every week is much too often.
Every three weeks should be the rule
Ii your tresslocks become very oily
and unmanageable. pour little alcohol
in saucer and to it add some water.
diluting it one-haif. Take tiny wash
cloth, dip it into the alcohol and wipe
the hair strand by strand. Afterward
rub alcohol into the scalp, cleansing ii
away with the cloth. thorough
brushing before the treatment will
remove a great deal of the dust and
dundruff. By wearing an invisible
hair net the oiliness will not be so
unpleasant, for all the straggly ends
will stay in place. Orris root can be
busted into the hair and brushed out
again. 1t will remove the oil, but II
dries the hair SO much that 1t is not
advisable to use 1t often"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Gov. Hughes of New York is another
of the l50oo,ooo Americans who would
not refuse the presidency.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

The way to prevent bank wreckine
is to have strict laws.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Taft seems to be making good head
way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Giles T. Vandegrift went out to TIL
fany this morning. Will be back on
the evening train. Going to look after
his ranch interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

''Peon" is a wonderful argument
among thinking men and women.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

food, it is well that our people gen
orally should be on the lookout for
cases of destitution.
The county commissioners are look
ing after roads and bridges down the
Animas valley-in the La Posta sec
tion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

If man comd be his own Judge,
there would be no prisons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

The Prince de Sagan says he would
have challenged Count Boni de Castel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Fatty" Crawford was among the
visitors from the western part of the
county last night AID this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Grand Junction sugar factory closed
on the 9Th, throwing 100 men out OF
work. but they will soon find work in
the fields.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

pecting to find dull town whereas
there is much life and a generally good
feeling
Henry Cudigan, a miner by profes-
sion. was sentenced to fifteen days in
the county jail today by Judge r. S.
Clements for non-support OF his family.
Hon. John C. Bell was among the
arrivals last evening and Is spending
the day in Durango. Mr.. Bell has
many admirers In this place and is
always welcome visitors.
The wind last night demolished the
smoke stack of the Durango Mill and
Elevator. This is pleasing news to
the Democrat. 1t takes away a few
dollars from the bank assets. Any
thing for revenge and cheating the
depositors.
Letters received in Durango convey
the news of the death of Mrs W. L.
Burley in Denver during the hol-
days Her husband died some years
ago Deceased was well advanced in
years. In fact, Mr.. and Mrs. Burley
were old people when they left Du-
range some years ago.
j. l.. Parsons is in receipt of let
ter announcing the death OF Mrs. j.
l.. Williams at Dallas, Texas, on the
Sd of this month OF typhoid pneumonia.
She leaves a babe five months old.
besides her husband. Mrs. Williams
will be remembered by many Durango
ties. her husband having conducted
the cigar and pool rooms now owned
by Alexander and Jamison.
Mrs. Arthur Ayres entertained sew
eral of Amy's friends Thursday. They
had peanut hunt which was very
amusing for them all Lovely refresh
ments were served, and the children
went home rejoicing over the lovely
time they had Miss Lawsing helped
entertain and they certainly did their
part. Those present: Helen Sloan,
Grace Sullivan, Theckla Wright, RUTH
Spargo, Vadis Paxton, Jane Otis.
Ex-Marshal William Wickline was
among last evenings arrivals, coming
from Hot Springs, Ark, where he went
from the Pacific coast to get rid of a
bad case of rheumatism. He is feeling
fine again. He says it is like getting
money from home TO get back to Du-
range and says our people should be
more contented with their lot. While
ne visited n d6sISuvGSSa IIaSaIa see
ae Wof..u- .l0t give teif acfes of Du-
range for the entire state of Arkansas
He also says he is surprised to find the
town looking as well considering the
numerous calamities that have over
taken the place and the people the
past six weeks. 1t will be remembered
that Mr.. Wickline had all his personal
belongings. the accumulation OF years.
in his room in the burned buildingf'
and the loss was total and irrepair-
able. We are glad to have Billy with
us again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Receiver O. + Boyle and Attorney
Reese McCloskey returned last even
ing from Pagosa Springs where an ex-
animation of the Bank of Pagosa was
made. Mr.. Boyle will make his re.
port to Judge Pike probably this ev-
ening or some time tomorrow. Mr.
Boyle says published reports in con
nection with the bank will be verri-
fed with few exceptions. Ellis H.
Hampton. in charge of the bank be-
fore it closed. was placed in charge
by Mr.. Boyle to look after collections
and business requiring attention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Durango is not alone in sporting a
number of cases of grip. Grand June
tion doctors report 150 cases in that
city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Frank Staplin of Pennington Is
spending the day in the city. Mr.
stapiin has leased his newspaper and
is devoting all his time to the store.
lie expressed himself as surprised at
the general activity In Durango, ex.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Give us strict banking laws and pun
ish those who violate them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

Mr.. and Mrs. b. C. Walters and baby
arrived from Denver last evening and
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. n. w.
Hammond. Mrs. Walters being a niece
oil Mr.. Hammond. They will spend
something like three weeks visiting
different members OF the family Id
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

The funeral of DR.. w. h. Winters
will take place at Silverton tomorrow,
Friday, afternoon, Dr. J. n. Pascoe
officiating. And DR.. Winters memory
will be kept fresh in the memory of
hundreds of people in this southwest
section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

For the first time since the money
stringency the pay roll of the Grand
Junction sugar factory was met with
cash Monday Cash is the thing that
counts these days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13

A meeting of Colorado State bank
depositors has been called for Monday,
Jan. 18th, at which time the report OF
Receiver o. F. BOYLE will be taken
mp and discussed along with state
ment from Mr.. Freeman and other Off
GERS of the bank, in which it is re
ported certain propositions will be
made, the nature of which we are not
positively informed. This meeting will
undoubtedly develop something tan
sible. or at least stepping stones for
getting together. ..-
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-01-13
the county.

Grand Junctionites are rejoicing over
that section winning first prize-or
sweepstake prize-for fruit display at
Cornell university. First it's one sec
ton of Colorado and then it's another
that comes in for recognition. La
Plata county has won a number OF
first prizes on fruits, grains, grasses
and coal.