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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

There is considerable soreness mani
tested In Denver over the way some
of the Republicans bolted the ticket.
The Republican nominee was good,
clean man, and to be downed by mem
bers OF his own party is not pleasing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Republican clans will soon begin
10 infest Chicago. According TO dis
patc1es Hughes and other favorite
state sons still have hopes and will
be on hand with their workers to take
advantage OF any break in the Taft
ranks
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

The G. A. R. delegation, consisting
Of John w. Wingate. T. C. Graden and
william p. Vaile. returned last even
ing from the grand encampment al
Fort Collins.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Commander Peary announces that
the north pole can be reached for
$4,000. This raises the old question:
II man had $4,000 what would he
want with the north pole?
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

In 1904 Debs, the Socialist candl-
date for president, received 402.2SS
votes. He has been nominated again
and expects TO exercise his support,
but. judging from recent elections,
Il is more likely to lake lurch In
the other direction.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Mrs. p. N. Hanson departed this
morning for her home In Kansas. Her
husband used to drive delivery wagon
for Snyder Il Lightner. but now lives
on his farm back home"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

The farmer should diversity his
crops. By doing this there will be
no danger of over production and also
averts danger OF failure along certain
lines.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

The farmers are a sturdy set and
a large majority improve the golden
moments TO improve their conditions
and with what nature does for them
In this glorious section are succeed
ing very nicely.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

A Mexican paper says that Presi.
dent Castro Of Venezuela rs coarse
man without education or any realiza-
tion OF the decencies OF International
intercourse. Castro is the only Latin
American president VINO is hostile to
the Pan-American movement and his
Anish can be guessed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Farmers should plant spare ground
to apple trees. 1t is a fact we are
surrounded by favorable conditions
and apples will always command a
fair price.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Mayor Tom Johnson's Scent street
railroad fares. for which he fought
ssven years. havs brought on a strike
end series Of public indignation meet
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

ings. over reduced accommodations.
Johnson and Bailey OF Texas are In
clined to think that a victory some
times costs more than II is worth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

When Gov. Johnson first loomed in
to prominence, Col. Bryan likened him
to mosquito. but the Terrible Swede
has lately developed into hornet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Japan offers to pay per cent on
loan of 300.000.o0O yen. II this fails
to move the heart of John Bull. what
is the use of having an ally?
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Twelve young ladies' of Durango
have organized riding club known as
the Hi XII club, and last night they
gave a leap year dance at Red Men
hall The young ladies had arranged
me ball room in extremely artistic
style, hanging Navajo blankets around
to add an air of color and luxury to
the scene, and on the stage were a
wagonload of potted plants and flow
ers. There were refreshments CON
sisting OF punch and ice cream. The
girls took advantage-it was one of the
rules that they must-of a girls in
alienable right on leap year and ask
ed the young men for the dances. And
while many of them very very shy they
got through the ordeal in "a most com
mendable manner. Miss Ella jackson
is president of the XII XII club and
Miss Anna Wakelin is secretary and
treasurer. The girls will soon ap-
pear in body ON the streets these
fine summer evenings, as soon as they
get their suits made and have secured
their horses. 1t Is a safe prediction
that there will be many applications
for membership and that about every
saddle horse in town will soon be
pressed into service.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Colorado is Republican state. but
the party cannot afford to engage in
any fights or party strife If success is
desired this fall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28
LOCAL NEWS
0C~

(From Mondays Daily)
Editor c. A. Frederick Of the Cortez
Journal is visiting in town today, hav-
ing come over from the Montezuma
country last evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28
La Plata county is going to be the
great apple producing county OF the
state before many years.

Do not believe for moment any
one connected with The Herald Is on
the uneasy seat We are not built
that way
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Good roads are pleasing to the farm
ers as well as those from the city
who have occasion to visit the country
occasionally
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Hon. II. M. Hogg has accepted an
invitation from Sedgwick post to de-
liver the oration in Durango Decora-
ton This means our people are going
TO have a genuine treat because there
are few more gifted men than Judge
Hogg when it comes to delivering an
address.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Gustav C. Cromer Ct Telluride. who
has been recruiting the Maccabees
here. departed this morning for Canon
City, where he has been assigned
TO work the next few weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28
A BIG CLASS WILL
GRADUATE Al BAYEIElD

Bayfield, will have sixteen graduates
this year-the largest in the history
of the town. The exercises will be
held on the evening of June the I'd.
The Presbyterian minister of that
place will deliver the address, while
Mrs. Pulford will present the diplomas.
Following is a list of the graduates:
Pauline Newland, Guy Brinkley, lie
Roy Wheeler, Fanny Meyers. Elsie
Martin. Esther Wheeler, Edna Martin.
Earl Morrison. Emma yossmer Tuley
Hansen, Joe Turner, Alta Smith, Agnes
underhill, Anne Myers, Gertrude Mont
gomery, Edna Townsend.
WINGATE MiSREPREsENTED BY
DENVER AND PUEBLO PAPERS
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Mr. and Mrs. L. Beckwith of Farm.
iagton returned last evening from Chi
cago, where they went to have a
tumor removed from their daughters
mouth. The operation was successful
The three went home this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Since the return OF the old soldiers
who attended the encampment at Fort
Collins IT is learned that the report
of the vote for department command
er as sent out TO the papers, and other
features as well, were erroneous. The
vote stood as follows: II. C. Watson
of Greeley. 142; John ". Wingate. 122;
Dexter I. Sapp OF Gunnison. ..
The defeat of Mr.. Wingate is at
ti'ibuted 10 the fact that number
OF posts whose solid support he would
have receiverd were not present. Out
of the Durango post. numbering IF.
teen, there were only three present.
and Pueblo, with membership OF
thirty-hve, had only eight present. The
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

W. g. Turley and Jay Turley came
up from Aztec last evening and de-
parted this morning over the Southern
for Twin Falls, Idaho. to attend the
big land opening. w. G. is at home
in that country, having followed the
vocation OF civil engineer there for
some years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28
iFrom Tuesdays pailxl

+. C. Perkins was passenger this
morning for Denver, being summoned
as witness in case in the llnd Of
flee.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

George Minneah. former marshal of
Cortez, was a passenger for Denver
yesterday morning, on pleasure bent.
He will meet a brother there who he
has not seen for long time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28
(From Wednesday,s nouv,

From Wednesdays Daily
John L. Mcneil returned last even
ing from Denver.
John Gilbert was passenger this
morning for TERRA Amarillo.
Mrs. Pulford went out to Hespsrus
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

III auihids 1ity yesLeIudy diler IL lln-
gering illness. He was injured two
years ago by an explosion in the May
Day mine. He leaves a wife and three
children. He was son-in-law of Mrs
underhill of Anamas. He came to
Colorado from Indiana and had lived
here about eleven years.
Mrs. Pulford has received a post
card from Mrs. Mentzel in Italy, and
they are headed for home.
Miss Agatha Stevens, principal of
Animas City, will leave Thursday for
her home in Canada to spend the sum
The school board at Animas City
employed the same corps of teachers
for next year they had the past year
and gave them raise in salary of
IS to $40 month.
Frank Raymond, secretary of school
district No. 10, nortn of Bayfield,, was
in town today attending to business
Had pretty good hcance to get away
since the rain had done his irrigating
Tor him.
Did you see that load of boxes de
livered to The Heral,. office today.
Well, that was consignment of the
latest style stationery. which the job
man is going TO print for various Gus
toners.
Omar Warren, boy 16 years old,
was arrested yesterday by Sheriff
Clark on Sage Brush mesa. complaint
having been made by the boys father,
who Ind some trouble with him. The
boy lis now in Jail and his case will
come up in a day or two before Judge
Clements.
Things are picking up around here
Sunday Dave Johnson's house was
struck by lightning, Sunday night Gra-
nam store was robbed, Monday the
cooperative flour mill was organized
and last night there was an earth
quake.
Coe Franklin was an arrival last
evening from Ophir, where he is leas-
ing. He departed this morning for
Denver on business. Mr.. Franklin re-
ports business conditions at both ophir
and Telluride good, and says those
are the only two towns in the state
where conditions are above the nor
NAL. He says Ophir is going TO be
better this year than II has for a
great many years.
Fillmore Hand, who was in town to-
day, says the earthquake shock shook
bis house and ratified thu vindowu
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

opportunity to show what can be
accomplished In industrial training
through the public school system
LOCAL NEWS
(From Mondays Daily
Editor c. A. Frederick of the Cortez
journal is visiting In town today, hav-
ing come over from the Montezuma
country last evening.
The G. A. R. delegation, consisting
of John w. Wingate. T. c. Graden and
William p. Vaile, returned last even
ing from the grand encampment al
Fort Collins.
Mrs. p. N. Hanson departed this
morning for her home In Kansas. Her
husband used to drive delivery wagon
for Snyder Il Lightner. but now lives
on his farm back home"
Gustav C. Cromer CT Telluride. who
has been recruiting the Maccabees
here. departed this morning for Canon
City, where he has been assigned
to work the next few weeks.
George Minneah. former marshal OF
Cortez, was passenger for Denver
yesterday morning, on pleasure bent
He will meet a brother there who he
has not seen for long time.
Good news for the fishermen: DR.
Barnes this morning sent $4,000 trout
to Hermosa creek. This makes $4,000
put in that stream this season. When
they are big enough to bite there viii
be good fishing close to town.
Theo. Iyens of Sioux City. Ia, one
mine above Silverton, was passenger
this morning for the east. Mr. Ivens
reports the Silver Wing looking bet
ter than the price of the metals 1t pro
duces.
The Knights Templar ATTENDED
service in a body at the Episcopa
church last evening. An interesting
program was rendered and goof
sermon delivered.
~
through this morning on his way u
Denver, where he will meet his brothe
| Ollie, who has been out In Idaho look
ing around. He has proprositioI
that Toots wants to investigate.
| F. l., Steineger, who has been visit
ing his folks here the past week o
| two, left this morning for his hom,
in Chicago. He is travelling man
and has travelled number OF year,
for Marshall Field & Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Eckels are baci
from Rico and will remain here, Mr.
Eckels resuming charge of the G. o
d. laundry. Mr.. Cook, who has giver
eminent satisfaction while conducting
the laundry under lease. will remain
with Mr.. Eckels, for a time at least
Mr. Eckels has been leasing at Ophir
Billy Mack. who went to Salida e
have an operation performed at tn,
railroad hospital, learned that the doc
tor he supposed would have the cas-,
had moved to Denver, SO he went tC
Denver. He is expected to return
home this evening, and II is not known
what conclusion he came to about the
operation.
A fash of lightning about II O'Clock
yesterday morning struck the tele
phone wire in Dave Johnson's house
knocked few shingles off the roof
broke two rafters and took a CHR
out of the receiver. Mrs. johnson and
the children were at church and Mr.
II happened.
.
Mr.. Osenbaugh, the resourceful win
dow dresser, has rigged up a novel
automobile in Graham's window. The
wheels are made of grindstones, the
axles of pickhandles. the body of a
batbtub. the chauffeur's body OF a
wash boiler. his neck spittoon, his
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Good news for the fishermen: Dr.
Barnes this morning sent $4,000 trout
to Hermosa creek. This makes $4,000
put in that stream this season. When
they are big enough to bite there will
be good fishing close to town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

The Grand Army veterans and mem
bers of the Woman's Relief Corps at
tended the Baptist church in a body
yesterday morning and listened to
an interesting address by Rev. Mr..
Scruggs, pastor of the church Year
by year the ranks of the army is
thinning but the enthusiasm is there
Just the same and the boys in blue
never fair 10 respond to calls of the
post commander.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

The first ball game between Du-
range and Silverton will take place
next Sunday at the fair grounds, ar
rangements 10 this effect having been
completed. 1t is understood Mr.. Slat-
terry has secured several outside play
ers and will start the season with a
strong team. Durango boys have been
showing up well and should put up
strong game.
The Graham hardware store was
burglarized last night. entrance hsv-
ing been effected through the back
door by prying It open. Knives. ra.
xors and guns to the value of about
$500 were taken and about IS In cash
Suspicion was directed toward two
strangers who spent some time In the
store Saturday looking around. The
parties who did the Job knew Just what
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Mr.. osenbaugh, the resourceful win
dow dresser. has rigged up a novel
automobile in Graham's window. The
wheels are made of grindstones, the
axles of pickhandles. the body of a
bathtub, the chauffeur's body OF a
wash boiler. his neck spittoon, his
head coffe pot his legs of stove pipe.
arms of tincups and so on. 1t must be
seen to be appreciated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Fillmore Hand, who was In town to-
day, says the earthquake shock shook
bis house and ratified the windowu.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Theo. Iyens of Sioux City. la, one
of the managers of the Silver Wing
mine above Silverton, was a passenger
this morning for the east. Mr.. Ivens
reports the Silver Wing looking bet
Ter than the price of the metals it pro-
duces.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Miss Edith B. NJ. Young was an ar
rival last evening from Pagosa
Springs, where she has been teaching
the past two terms. She went TO Az
tee this morning to pay her sister
visit, and after spending time therN
will probably visit her old Durango
friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Toot Klinger of Silver.on passed
through this morning on his way to
Denver, where he will meet his brother
Ollie, who has been out in Idaho look.
ing around. He has proposition
that Toots wants to investigate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28


An earthquake shock is reported
from Animas valley about 10 o'clock
last night Several people on both
sides of Trimble Springs felt it,.
Mrs. f. S. Colestock, whose home is
in Silyerton but who is staying al
present at a ranch about mile this
side of the springs, says she was
awakened by a rumbling that shook
the house and the bed. She and her
daughter both jumped out of bed,
thinking at first while not remember
ing where they were. that it was some
blasting at the mine Then, remem-
bering where they were. they thought
il was perhaps an explosion of gas at
Trimble Springs, and they called up
Mrs. Day, who had also heard the
rumbling and thought 1t was some
one knocking at the front door. Mrs.
Bovee, who lives the other side OF
the springs, was awakened and thought
at first that 1t was peal of thunder,
but upon looking out discovered the
sky was clear. The Santa family, Fill
more Hand at Hermosa. and many
others heard the sound and felt the
quafing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

James H. Vandenberge returned last
evening from the east and tomorrow
will go up to the Neglected to Iapk,
the situation over, and 1t is expected
that arrangements will be made very
soon for working this property on a
large scale.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

The Knights Templar attended
service in a body at the Episcopal
church last evening. An interesting
program was rendered and good
sermon delivered.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Mr. and Mrs. George Isgar went over
to the Montezuma valley last evening
to look around. Mr.. Isgar having
caught the ranch fever. When he re-
turns he may be the owner of one of
those Montezuma farms you reaH.
about.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Miss Mary f, Driscoll of West Ha-
ven, Conn, who has been visiting the
family of Judge McCloud for the past
month left this morning for Rongis,
Wyoming. 10 visit cousin. ID. ]. Shee-
han, wealthy cattle man and mine
owner of that place.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

George Besbear. bartender at the
Palace, fell out of buggy Sunday
night and injured himself so he had
TO be taken to the hospital. Last night
he became so violent that he had to be
strapped down.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

The committee delegated by the
city council 10 buy horse bought one
This morning of NJ. E. Miller, Florida
ranchman. The horse was put to
work at once. The price paid was
1900.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

F.. l., Steineger, who has been visit.
ing his folks here the past week or
two, left this morning for his home
in Chicago. He is travelling man.
and has travelled number OF years
for Marshall Field & Company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

The Ladies' Reading club will take
private conveyance for the home of
Mrs. Clayton c. Perkins on the Flo
rida at 10 o'clock tomorrow and spend
the day. II goes without saying they
will enjoy the occasion and indulge
in a feast of good things to eat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Notices have been posted at the de
pot offering a reward of $1,000 by the
d. & r G. and the Globe Express com
pany, for the apprehension of the
murderers OF Charles H. Wright, the
express messenger
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. 7. l.. Eckels are back
from Rico and will remain here, Mr.
Eckels resuming charge of the c. o.
d. laundry. Mr.. Cook, who has given
eminent satisfaction while conducting
the laundry under lease. will remain
with Mr.. Eckels, for a time at least.
Mr.. Eckels has been leasing at Ophir.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

There were two shocks, the second
slighter than the first. He said that
six years ago. before he built his
house he lived in a tent and felt
trembling of the earth similar to that
of last night The neighbors all felt
positive that was an earthquake. and
the next day they learned that a shock
had been felt out towards Salt Lake.
At the board of trade meeting last
evening the question of light franchise
was discussed resulting in the ap-
pointment by President Nathan of the
following committee to investigate and
report such action as the members
deemed advisable in reference TO the
proposed contract: A. z. Camp, chair
man: l. Kruschke. T. c. Graden, w. A
Perry, Harry Jackson, W. G. White
and c. Il. Herr.
Most of the members of TIE com
mittee appointed by the board of trade
to look after the farmers institute to
be held in Durango and the county at
tended a meeting last evening. A
committee of merchants consisting OF
T. c. Graden, l. Kruschke and A. l.,
Nathan was appointed to see that
Durango was represented at the vari-
Gus institutes TO be held throughout
the county.
Another committee consisting Of DR..
A. l.. Davis. A. Hahn and Herman
Berndt were appointed to make the
necessary arrangements for the insti-
tute meeting to be held in Durango.
The invitation. and entertainment
committee will be announced in a
few days, the chairman, Mr.. Buchanan,
desiring a little more time to select
the members of the committee.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Did you see that load of boxes de
livered to The HeraI~ office today.
Well, that was consignment of the
latest style stationery. which the job
man is going to print for various Gus
toners.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Frank Raymond. secretary of school
district No. 10, nortn of Bayfield,, was
in town today attending to business
Had pretty good hcance to get away
since the rain had done his irrigating
Tor him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

More pupils have graduated from
the Durango hign school in the last
five years than have graduated in all
the years previous. The enrolment in
the high school at the close of the
term was 167.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-28

Miss Fiekel and Miss Gilmour Went
spend the summer on their ranches
They have each secured good locations
on Crouch mesa. near the station.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-15
COMMISSION ON PERMANENT PAVE
NEN'rS


The Commission on Permanent Pave
ments will hold public hearing in the
Aldermanic Chamber, hoom l3, City
Hail, Monday, April 20. 1908, at s
o'clock y. m, for tho consideration of
laying permanent pavements IN certain
streets and portions of streets IN the
city of New Haven, below designated:
Grand avenue. from East street to
easterly bridge over NH river,
Prlndle street, from Wooster street to
Fair street
George street, from Temple street to
College street,
sherman avenue, from Chapel street
10 Winthrop avenue.
Frank street, from West street to
Barclay street
Greenwich avenue, from Kimberly
avenue to Sea street
Central avenue, from Willard street
to West chapel street
Mansfield street from Prospect place
to Division street
Winchester avenue from Division
street TO the city line
state street. from Neck bridge TO
Ferry street
Division street. from Winchester
avenue TO Prospect street
And Hudson street, from Wha'ley
avenue to Goffe street,
All persons interested in the fore
going are hereby notified to be pres
ent and be heard thereon without fur
| Their notice
Dated AZ New Haven, Connecticut
this lith day of April 1908,
| COMMISSION ON PERMANT PAVE,
MENTS
MAX ADLER, President;
ELIIttR II, SPERRY,
ROLL1N S. WOODRUFF,
SAMUEL A, YORK,
JAMES G. KERR1CiAN.
Attest;
ala ~ JACOB CAPttN. Clerk.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-15
CITY NOTICES..

N~NNN~N~N-~~N>-~~~N~r~~>N
The Committee on Abatement of
Taxes of the Board Of Aldermen will
hold public hearing Tuesday, April
II, 1905 In Room 10, city Hail, ut p.
m, for the consideration of the follow
ing petitions:
Petitions of Addie NJ Bassett, Isaac
t. Bradley, Dennis Tobin. Bridget
OBrien. Marie j. Burnham, Ellen Quin-
lam Julia \. Hubbard, julia Gray. Mrs,
Mary Brennan, state of Connecticut,
Katherine Glynn, Daniel Kelley, Died
rlech Thlelbar and Mrs, John Murphy,
for abatement of taxes
All persons interested are hereby
notified to be present and be heard
thereon without further notice.
Per order,
MICHAEL j. BURKE. Chairman.
Attest:
MICHAEL A. MORAN, Jr,
Asst CITY Clerk Ali 13 IA
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-15
DOINGS IN REALTY
Papers Filed Yesterday in the
Office of the Town
Clerk.

The following papers were filed in
the town clerks office yesterday.
Quit Claims.
Morris Kapsinow to Edward |. At
water, 762, 76i, 776, rs State street,
A feet.
Harriet i. and Clarence II. Mead
to Frederick l.. Mead, three pieces of
property, Derby avenue, 40 feet, rud-
son avenue, 1i9 feet; Judson avenue
so feet
Frederick l.. and Clarence II, Mead
to Harriet J., Mead, three pieces Of
property, Derby avenue, 80 feet; 100
feet; 100 feet.