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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30
cnuM-N EWTON.

At 10 o'clock Thursday morning,
Miss Esther Newton. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Newton OF Farming
ton, was married to Mr.. Clifford Crum,
at the family residence in Pennington
The bride looked lovely in a light
blue silk voile made over silk of the
same shade. with satin and point lace
trimmings. Miss Mabel Newton. the
brides sister, was her attendant !;
while the groomsman was Mr.. Archie
Mccoy. After the ceremony. which
was performed by the Rev. Waldrayen,
the wedding party and their immediate
families partook Of q sumptuous
Thanksgiving dinner at the Grand no
tel.
At l o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford
Crum boarded the train for Durango,
Friday morning they departed for
Hoxie. Kans.. from whence they will
go to New York City. After January
18th they will be at home to their
many friends at Silverton. Colo.
Both young people are well known in
Silverton, since the brides family
lived there until recently, and Mr.
Crum is at present an employe OF
the Denver & Rio Grande. Silverton
friends are congratulatins both on the
hapny event and are still busv think
ing up nice things to say Of and to
this newly welded pair. Nor is Du
range behind hand. The friends OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Crum in this city. wish
them the best Of fortunes In all their
undertakings, and a long and HAPPY
life together.
On Thursday dinner parties wers
| the order Of the day. There wsrs
many family rsuaieas. Several Der
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30
WHY CLEANLINESS
PREVENTS DISEASE

The Herald has many time called
attention to keeping the city Of Du
range clean and free from disease
breeding filth Now that the town is
to be completely severed there will
soon be no excuse for any kind of
disease Turing in our midst. We have
the purest water in the world; we
have the purest and sweetest breezes
In the land in fact. we have every.
thing that should go TO make up one
OF the healthiest and finest residence
cities in the world. But more care
should be given the town as a whole
There are many disease breeding back
yards. Stops are thrown the year
around in one place that breed ty.
phoid fever and other infectious
germs. A writer in a Sunday maga'
zine handles this subject SO thorough
ly that we feel 1t is well worth pub
fishing and should be carefully read
and remembered by all our people. be.
ing as follows:
Cholera was approaching the shores
OF England The alarm OF the people
was universal. The only known pre-
| ventive measures were flight, fasting
| and prayer" AS the pestilence was
believed TO be Visitation Of Cod
on account of the sins of the people
the clergy petitioned the prime min
lister to proclaim day OF tasting and
| prayer" with many expressions OF
sorrow at the prevailing national vices
| which had finally provoked the wrath
Of the Almighty. The prime minister
replied in substance as follows:
do works meet for repentance
First make your homes and their sur
roundings clean and wholesome; ther
you may with propriety ask Almighty
God to bless your efforts at protection
against the approaching epidemic"
This response OF the highest officia
of the kingdom to the usual humble
and devout petition of the clergy wher
the people were threatened with al
epidemic was received with profount
establishment by the religious classes
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

The pitiable spectacle of a pack of
hungry coyotes devouring herd OF
thirteen deer was witnessed over near
Hot sulphur Springs the other day
and Wednesday Frank Stanley, hu.
name officers from that town appealed
to the humane society Of the game
department to. II possible. have the
next legislature place bounty on
coyotes In order TO exterminate them.
Stanley reports that the coyotes are
oyerrunnlng that country and that they
are killing domestic animals MS well as
the deer and fawn. The other day a
herd of thirteen deer were wallowing
in deep snowdrift when they were
attacked by the coyotes and all were
killed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Mrs. Howard Gould must exist on n
pittance Of $4,000 a year, pending the
settlement OF her suit for divorce. IT
Is an awfel drop from the 100000 per
annum which she demanded in order
10 keep up her Station in life." Sym
pathy VIII be sure to go out to her, by
reason OF the opinion expressed by tho
supreme court judge who fixed the
amount of her aiimony that II has been
established that she could succeed
physically In spending sl20.00O year
1t is in no wise surprising that the
plaintiff In this delectable divorce suit
should gauge her station In life by the
amount OF money 1t Is possible 10
spend per annum. The Judge In pro
nouncing sentence-it really may be
considered a sentence when the beg.
carly allowance is considered--was In
clined to be satirical In his remarks
indicating how Mrs. Gould might need
more than $4,000 II she bought three
instead OF two automobiles every year
and pointed out that her estimate ci
$1,000 q month for actual needs did
not inciud. anything for charitable do
nations or travelling expenses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Tom Johnson has lost his fortune
while trying to give Cleveland 3-cent
street car fare. and Cleveland seems
to be farther away than ever from 8
cent fare. II seems TO have been a
losing game all around. Not the least
deplorable feature of the case is the
fact that Cleveland's once splendij
traction system has degenerated mro
about the worst to be found anywhere
-Record-Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

This country Will never take the
place among the nations of the world
that the founders intended IL to occupy
until 1t becomes impossible for the
lone bandit to hold up a dozen people
in bunch and then make his escape,
says the Record-Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

It is claimed that the German gov.
eminent paid an American magazine
$50, 900 TO suppress an interview with
Emperor William. If this is the case
William can boldly set up the claim
that his talk Is not cheap, at all events
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

The apple growers of the state Of
Washington have built up large and
profitable business by the most care.
ful culture of their orchards and the
attractive packing of the fruit for mar
ket. Last year some OF the apple
producers of the northwest made
money enough out of the crop to pay
for their farms.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

The Trans Siberian railroad charges
sl55.35 for a flrst-cass ticket from
Moscow to Vladlvostok. distance OF
526l miles. and for transportation
around the world the total railroad
and steamship fare at present is
s5s4.59. This 2-centamile rate In.
cludes meals and berth while the pas
senger is on shipboard
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

will make good in every particular.
His many interests at Silverton. both
legal and private. will require much of
his personal attention for time and
SO his old friends In this county are
not called upon to even say goodbye.
During the winter his time will be
about evenly divided between Durango
and Observation-Disclosures Miner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

In Ohio ten candidates are contend
ing for the seat In the senate now oc.
cupied by Mr.. Foraker. The place
VIII be filled by a Republican Iegis-
iatnre, and no primary has been held
to control its choice. Tho year win
open with Ohio as deeply absorbed in
politics as ever.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

A national convention of gypsies is
to be held In st. Louis. II they at
tempt TO indulge In any sharp prac-
tees while dealing with Missouri mule
raisers they are pretty sure to come
to grief.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

II Is claimed that the defeated can
didate for governor of Connecticut
spent $4,000 during the campaign.
We hope he feels that he got run
for his money.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

The mineral products of the United
States passed the s2,oO0,OOO,OoO mark
in 1907. Among the items ahead OF
gold are coal. iron. clay products and
petroleum. These industries will be
greatly benefited when heavy freights
are carried more extensively by water.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

According to the report of the sur
geon general of the army Alaska Is
the healthiest region in which United
States troops are serving. Only one
soldier died there last year. No doubt
much OF the credit is due the army
sanitary experts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Governor Haskell ought to devote a
certain percentage of his salary to the
liquidation of the deficit In the ma
uonal Democratic campaign fund. 1t
Is wrong to leave Treasurer Ridder To
hold the bag.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

The report that subterranean laks
has been discovered under the Fan.
anna canal site is denied. and tho
Yankees who jumped at the chance to
harness 1t for electric power must wait
for some other opening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

indianapolis has child poetess who
at the age OF ~ has had her FIRST book
published. Indianapolis seems TO be
much slower about these things than
some other parts OF Indiana.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

How the czar OF Russia must de-
spise the emperor OF Germany for per
hitting legislative body to lay down
rules of conduct for him!
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

In case the lady who does her Christ
mas shopping early can find no other
convenient place In which to secrete
the presents she Is getting for the
children she might hide them under
her hat
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Governor Stuart of Pennsylvania
will ask the Legislature for 100000
to build state highway from Phila.
delphla to Pittsburg. The good roads
movement is taking a more practical
shape in all the states.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Corn has been supposed to be king
In this country for many years. Ac.
cording to Secretary Wilson's figures
grass has usurped the place OF corn.
Another significant showing is that
the poultry yield is almost as large as
that of wheat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

A Savannah paper suggests "a
strong Southern man" as the next
Democratic candidate. Parker lost
all the northern states and Bryan all
except three small ones. A Southern
man could not do much worse.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Owing to his recent experience with
the Texas voters Senator Joe Bailey
does not feel called upon to secure q
vindication from the Standard OIL com
pany's attorneys.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Thomas c. Piatt must by this time
be almost convinced that he is moi
to be selected to represent the I'M
perlal state OF New York in the United
States senate any more.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

-S' SAS JSaAS aeo- we nave noi
had time TO read the last book but II
1t is anything like the first it is well
worth the time of any one TO read
The book will make an appropriate
gift and Mr.. King is also deserving of
your good will in this direction.
AT 1885 this morning, Mary Frances
Cavalier Edwards, wife Of s. B. E.
Edwards, died at the family residence.
1884 Fifth avenue The cause of death
was tuberculosis, from which the late
Mrs. Edwards had suffered many
years. The family are well known in
Bayfield,, having been residents of the
Pine river country for about eighteen
years. They moved to Durango about
three months ago, to spend the winter
Mrs. Edwards was Sc years of age
at the time OF her death. The past
year, the white plaques ravages in
creased, and her sufferings at times
were very severe. The end was, how.
V'Si, very pedceIul. III tne sweet
phraseology of Drumtochty, she slip.
pit ava" as quietly as one who com.
poses himself to sleep. who lays him
down to pleasant dreams" Her hus.
band and children-three sons whose
ages range from "a to 1S, and a daugh-
ter of 1T-were at her bedside when
she passed through the gateway of the
sleep we call death, into the great be
yond.
The dead woman was firm be
lever in the doctrines of the Methodist
Episcopal church, to which she be
longed for many years. Since there
was no church of that denomination
in Bayfield, she united with the Pres
byterian church there, rather than to
be without church home. Since com
ing to Durango, she attended the Meth
odist church when her health would
permit. She was devoted wife and
mother-to the members of her sor-
rowing family. there are no words we
may speak. to condone such loss
But we do know, that BLESSED are
the dead who die in the Lord"
The funeral services will be held
on Sunday afternoon at o'clock from
the First Methodist church.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Chauncey NJ. Depew is no doubt con.
graduating himself on the fact that
his term In the United States senate
still has some time to run.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Abe Ruef is afraid he Will not be
able to get justice in San Francisco
A lot of other people have had that
fear for a long time. nr.lH
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Mrs. George Thompson, who has
been visiting her son, George Thomp
son. at Arriola for the past two weeks.
returned last evening. and left for her
Denver home today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Santa Claus. being always abreast
OF the times. will no doubt forsake his
automobile and swoop down in an
aeroplane this year. Hfr
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

A young Denver man, clerk in
grocery store, was left $4,000 by a
Chicago relati7e. He Immediately quit
work and started in for good time
and the money lasted him Just two
weeks. He is now in Jail for obtaining
money on checks with no funds in the
bank.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

A. F. Kankerman came in from his
ranch on the Las Animas last night.
Mr.. Kankerman has sheep and is wait
ing for cars to ship them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

The Circle stage line is again doing
business between Silverton and Ouray,
trains having been discontinued on
the Red Mountain road for the winter
months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Bonrke Cochran Is critlcising the
management of the Democratic party
in New York. Is he getting ready to
make another flop?
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Long Hungrey Zeke." is the title
of song that will be sung in THE
Missouri Girl" which appears at Red
Men hall tomorrow evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Herbert Hadley has made the office
of attorney general a power in Mis-
souri,. He Will make the office of gov.
ernor conspicuous In the whole coun-
try
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Earl Faris went TO Mancos this
morning, where he will succeed Gil
bert T. Cline as manager of the Bauer
bank. Mr.. Faris went over this morn.
ing to familiarize himself with CON
ditions before taking charge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30
SOCIETY.

1
SOCIETY.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Liesenberg en-
tertained at dinner Sunday evening In
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Snyder
The Monday Whist club met with
Mrs. F. s. Balster this week.
Happiness. not suffering, teaches us
the great lessons OF life.
An individuals will is like a big
Piece of strong machinery; the in.
tellect must direct its workings. The
biggest muttonhead on earth can have
strong will: the real strength is In
knowing how to use it. All Of lifes ex.
perience goes to teach us that very
few arguments. quarrels or distressing
situations are worth a fight. Instead
of following an impulse to gain re.
yenge, 1t is always more satisfactory
and decent to back up and forget.
Good friends can walk together, talk
together, read together and work To-
gether, but you must be more than
good friends to do nothing together
Wednesday evening society attended
the entertainment and dance given by
the Elks en- masse. Red Men hall
was filed to its utmost capacity with
an appreciative and enthusiastic audi
ence, who, Judging from the frequent
applause, considered every performer
star. The director. Mr.. Rufus X.
Love, certainly deserves great praise
for his ability to produce so excellent
a program on such short notice.
The arrangement of the stage
throughout the evening was very eff,
fective, the chorus making a charm.
ing background for the various per.
formers. The stage was particularly
pretty in the serpentine battle. when
performers and audience were hem
med in on all sides by long narrow
strips of brightly colored paper,
which writhed and wriggled in lines
of light through auditorium and stage.
The selections seemed particularly
happy in their power to provoke mirth.
Mr.. Love stirred up laughter whenever
he appeared; the songs by Messrs.
Hougtlin. Newman and Rachofsky
were fine. Mr.. Harper's dance and
Mr.. Bacon's Chinaman. were too good
themselves with glory. and "Heine."
Say. Sis. Give Us a KISS" were splen-
did.
"The children's trio. by little Misses
Chapman. Pearson and Rachofsky,
you Mustn't Pick Plums," was charm.
ing. The little girls looked so sweet,
and their facial expression was very
roguish and cunning. We pity the 9th,
er sex, when these tots grow up. Mary
Chapman also sang alone a pretty lit
tie selection called always Me-"
OF Miss Senecal's songs, the general
favorite seemed to be the Don't You
Mind 1t Honey which she sang to lit
tie Louise Singleton. who is SO petite,
that she looked like big doll. This
was a charming number.
Miss Marguerite Jackson had a very
entertaining skit with Mr.. Love. in
which she took the part Of isis" to
perfection. The things that girl told
OH Durango's bachelors were amaz.
ing.
The violin solo by Miss Hooker was
very good, indeed. Her tone was
sweet and strong. and bowing excel
lent. The string quartette "Trau
merei," was very enjoyable.
In brief, the entire program was a
big success and we congratulate all
concerned upon the results of the un-
dertaking.
cRUM-NEwTON.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

S. w. Pingrey came in from Pagosa
Springs Wednesday evening to spend
Thanksgiving at home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

The Herald trusts that its many pa
irons enjoyed the Thanksgiving festivi
ties. And we also trust that no one
was neglected in way of being pro
vided with plenty to eat and keep them
warm.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Mrs. George Ditchfield, Mrs. J. X
Ball and son, Roland, and A. C,
Eckles went to Aztec this morning, to
spend the week end with Mr.. and Mrs.
William Walker. The latter have a
house party over Sunday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30
WHILE LOVE RAN SMOOTH.

She was a bride, and so not overwise
In frugal saving; yet with no surprise.
Apparently. he heard her ask for ten
And handed her twenty with,
NOW. Pen.
VIII that be quite enough to buy those
ties7" H'.
Each day he praised her salads, cakes,
and pies; " ~ ~
The bits OF fancywork she deigned de
wise
He vowed would be just fine to grace
his den.
She was a bride!
whene'er she baked to GRIP the roast.
II and when
She boiled the eggs till green. Just
try again,
He'd sweetly say. as tears came to
her eyes.
He never had complaints. regrets.
nor sighs 24A
For anything she asked or ala. But
then.
She was . bride! f.'--iesf7
ROY FARRELL GREENE.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Supt. C. f. Werner returned to Ig.
nacio this morning. Mr.. Werner says
the Indian children attending school
were given big dinner Thanksgiving
day, the government allowing rs cents
extra for each pupil for this occasion
There were 73 pupils and "a old bucks
and sQuaws at the repast.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

The Denver yellows are again en-
gagged In family row.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Miss Edna Amboid ieft for Denver
this morning where she will enter
business college. When she left, Miss
Ambold was not sure which school she
would prefer. We wish the young
lady the best of success.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

John Kellenberger got home in time
Thursday evening to enjoy the rump
OF a turkey and all the good things
going with a Thanksgiving dinner.
Been on tour of towns along the
Rio Grande Southern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Lloyd. Clarke and Edna Knicker-
booker of Bayfield,, in Durango. re-
turned to Aztec this morning. Their
aunt, Mrs. Barney Knickerbocker. &C
companied them. Mr.. b. Knickerbock-
or. who has been on hunting trip.
will Join them at Cedar Hill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

L. c. Lightner and Miss Marie Pc
Quignot went to Blanco today to take
an inventory of the store of the Blanco
Mercantile company
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

c. H. Smith, representing the Scran.
ton Correspondence school, arrived
yesterday from Grand Junction and
will be here a few days attending to
business of the school. Mr.. Smith is
an old time newspaper man and has
the .hankering' for newspaper offices
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

J. A. Macleod Of the firm Macleod
C Townsend OF Aztec was an arrival
on last nights Red Apple to meet his
daughter. Miss Anna Macleod. who
came in on the eastern from a five
weeks visit with friends in Cripple
Creek and Denver. They went on to
Aztec this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

The NJ. E. church on the north side
is holding protracted meetings. The
services of a good evangelist have
been secured and interesting meetings
are being held daily. Every afternoon
at $3.50 and 1880 in the evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Miss Fannie Pinkstaff was an ar.
rival last night from Flat Rock, Ill
This morning she went to Aztec to
spend three weeks with her brother, s
o. Pinkstaff.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Mrs. Robert Patscheck and four chill
dren of Hesperus, departed for Madge
burg. Germany, where they will visit
relatives until spring. Mr.. Patscheck
came as far as Durango to see them
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30
LOCAL NEWS.
(From Fridays Daily.)

Now for the holiday season. Christ
mas and New Years will soon be here. |
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Miss Hattie Docke. assistant post.
mistress at Pennington. came in on
last nights Red Apple. on a visit to
DR.. and Mrs. DeShazer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Attorney A. M. Edwards arrived
from Pennington last night. He de-
parted today for Santa Fe, to appear
before the board of water commission
ers, in water case. G. N. Norton
who is interested in ditch enterprises
in Pennington, accompanied him
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30
(From Saturdays Daiiy)

Mrs. A. II. Mundee of Silverton was
an arrival this morning and after
day or two will continue to Denver
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Mrs. A I. Drysdale, nee Mabel Nor.
gan. and children. departed today for
her home in Ely, Nevada. Mrs. Drys-
dale has been visiting her parents
here for several months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

DR.. Lackey returned last evening
from Pennington where he went Wed.
nesday 10 assist DR.. Sammons operate
on MI M. Thomas who was in criti.
cal condition from abcess of the liver
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

The body of Harry Clarke, who died
Monday from the effects of a broken
neckswas taken overland yesterday to
Pendleton. N. M. Funeral took place
there at 10 O'Clock today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Mrs. Turner and children came in
from Rico Wednesday evening. Thurs.
day they left for Aztec, where they
will make their home in the future.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Mrs. Albert Miller and children. and
sister, Miss Eta Wolfe, left this morn.
ing for Wheeler. Ill, where they will
spend the winter with their brother,
H. C. Wolfe. Mrs. Miller came down
from Silverton Tuesday. and spent
Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Wolfe in this city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Quite a numper OF Durango people
and from the Aninas valley enjoyed
Thanksgiving dinner at Trimble
Springs yesterday. Mrs. Day served
a specially appetizing meal, also in
the evening, and at night the pavilion
presented happy scene, the dance
proving the attraction. The day was
surely an enjoyable one for those who
took in Trimble.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Crum arrived
from Pennington last evening. on their
a -A,honeymoon trip. the ceremony which
made them one, having been perform
ed at 10 o'clock Thanksgiving morning
The bride was Miss Esther Newton
until recently of Silyerton. and the
groom is agent for the Denver Rio
Grande at that place. The young cou-
pie were outgoing passengers on to-
days eastern bound for Hoxie, Kans.,
where they will visit relatives, after
ward going on to New York city. They
expect to be absent until the first OF
the year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-30

Alfred CASTOR King. author OF the
Passing of the Storm and Other
POEMS" is In the city. This is the
second book published by Mr.. King
since he had the misfortune 70 have