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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

miles from New York city. Their
completion is looked for by 1914. But
they are not ship canals. Their depth
Will accommodate nothing large than
1.0oO-ton barges. Canada will remain
long way ahead in permanent deep
waterways.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

1t will cost $32.5OO to organize and
equip the marching club of 500 that
will attend the Inauguration from
Philadelphia. The item shows that 1t
takes considerable money to carry on
the affairs of legitimate politics.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Durango is in much better shape In
financial way than year ago. There
is more money in circulation and the
turning loose of a large sum in a cou-
pie of weeks will bring Joy to sew.
eral hundred and increase business in
many ways.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Argentina has decided to spend
Sso.oo0.ooo In army and, navy prep
aration. Brazil h byildins three
leytathan battle ships. ~ Mr.. Hobson.
headed off In Japan. has q chance 70
strike his alarm bell In q new quar-
ter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

In the Savannah automobile rae.
of 402 miles the German car was only
flfty-six seconds behind the winning
Italian car. This is running SO good
a second that the honors are practi-
cally divided.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Early Christmas shopping is great
advantage to the buyer and the dealer
and positive blessing to those who
stand behind the counters. 1t should
become one of the excellent customs
of the country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Wonder why the party who is al
ways doing good" does not assist the
Colorado State bank officials in set.
Ting the affairs of the bank instead
OF being a stumbling block? No won
der depositors prayed for acceptance
of the proposition by Judge Holbrook
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

In the New York state campaign
the Democratic committee spent
$206.3S0 and the Republican commit
tee s167,31s. The desperate effort 10
beat Gov. Hughes was expensive as
well as unsuccessful.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

In South Carolina the Republican
vote increased over so per cent com.
pared with 1904. but as the vote for
Taft is only 3.s47 in a total of 66,OOO
the room for further Improvement Is
admitted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Terence v. Powderly has been stand.
ing in the bread line at New York
to make the discovery that most of
the applicants are unworthy OF char.
ity. But perhaps they are all worthy
of job If there were authority enough
to compel them to work at all.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Mr.. Bryan points with pride to the
large vote he received In many states
Republicans have no objections to this
form of enjoyment. Their vote is
larger, and keeps on growing with
each successive battle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07
six months.

Rev. Mr.. Finch visited the schools
this morning and talked for thirty
minutes at the high school. Mr.. Finch
is an enthusiast when 1t comes to
educational work and is greatly inter
eeted in the welfare and advancement
OF those seeking an education. The
talk was enjoyed by both pupils and
teachers. Uplifting talks from men
OF note are always beneficial.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

The Bryan pluralitles of 5000 in
Kentucky and 1900 in Tennessee In
dicate that the solid southern vote
continues to melt away.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

The Brazilians must be the con.
centrated Yankees of South America
Last year our purchases in Brazil
amounted to sS5,OOO,OOO and sales
there to only s21, 100000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07
CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES.

The chairman and candidates OF the
Republican and Democratic parties
have filed their expense accounts with
the county clerk. According TO the
statements the Democrats have
balance on hand Of tl.1s while the Rs
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

A movement is on foot In Penn.
sylvania to abolish toll gates every
where in the state. 1t is generally
agreed that the toll system of roads
and bridges has no proper place In
the business affairs of the present
century.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Notwithstanding all the stones that
have been and will be thrown in their
way the officials OF the Colorado State
bank will be on hand to carry out
their part of the agreement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

This years corn crop amounts to
abeut thirty bushels for every man,
woman and child in the country. 1t
Is probable, however. that most of 1t
will be fed to the pigs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Deposltors are not going to be mis-
led any more by those who have per-
sistently endeavored to keep the bank
in the hands of a receiver eight or
ten years
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

King Edward is the only monarch
who has really learned how to reign
having never been troubled with an
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

The Colorado pure food law should
be rigidly enforced. More people die
from eating chemically preserved
foods than any other way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Three weeks from today our peo-
pie will be observing Christmas day.
And why not make the day more
like 1t was originally intended?
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Twenty-six counties in Georgia gave
Taft majority and the Republican
vote increased 1900. The Georgians
are waking up on the principles of the
party that does things.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

The fact that Messrs. Freeman.
Chapman and Eldredge are able to
make good and provide for the pay
ment of depositors. is sore spot with
the Democrat and the receiver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

There were 1890 contributors to
the Republican national campaign
fund. They are to be congratulated
on their liberality to good cause and
on its success.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

The rank and file of the laboring
people voted for Taft. The paid ennis.
saries and leaders of the Gompers
style cut but little Ice. The salaried
agitators must make some showing
for the money paid them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

No efforts will be spared to bust the
deal whereby depositors are to re-
ceive their money. And depositors re-
alize this.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Since recent events in Germany, the
shah of Persia appears to be the only
ruler who gets what he wants when
he wants 1t.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

New York City's latest loan of s12,.
100000 was oversubscribed twelve
times and will bear less than per
cent interest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

1t remains to be seen If every pound
of ore produced in the San Juan will
be forced to Pueblo and other smelt.
ing points.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07
O.

Miss Lula Thompson who under.
went an operation for appendicitis at
Mercy hospital eight days ago, return.
ed to her home today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

A $246,000.0OO traction merger is
talked of in Chicago. The considera.
tion for the original franchises is not
mentioned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Supt. T. ]. Crowds Of the Toma-
hawk in the La Piatas was an ar.
rival from Pittsburg. Pa. last even
ing. He went to La Plata this morn
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Labor people may place such men
as Gompers In office but when it comes
to voting they buck. In this they are
sensible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

The second congressional district of
Colorado will-el a Republican two
years hence. All that is needed will
be a decent nominee.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Governor Shafroth will please hun
dred or more Democrats and displease
several thousand when he makes his
appointments.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

That gossip from Berlin which tells
us that German Legislators and their
families witness dance performed
By . young woman atdrsd only In
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Congress assemblies next week apd
much interest centers In rsddy's laat
message. 1t will NO doubt hands,
many subjects without sioves-
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Canada wants settlers for its sur.
plus farms. In the United States the
demand is for farms for surplus set
tiers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

The Gould millions are wallowing
in deep mire these days between
Prince De Sagan and Count Boni. Both
nice cattle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Paris and Pittsburg should be dump.
ed into the sewer. Hard to tell which
is the worse scandal breeder.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07
(From FrIdav,s nailx

Being knocked out of $4,000 . to
100000 is a sore spot with the would.
be looters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Frank Lewis, well and favorably
known, has accepted a position with
the Durango Drug company. Frank
viii be pleased to have his friends
call.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

The Democratic administration of
Thomas and Orman was about the
toughest this state ever had.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

The Republicans will turn over
full treasury to the new Democratic
state administration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Christmas three weeks from tomor
row. The people rest much easier
than they did year ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

The Republican vote in Missouri was
3o4,940 in 1896, 314,092 in 1900 and
346,915 in 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Mrs. v. schrafranka departed today
for her home In Chama. The lady is
returning from months visit with
relatives In Los Angeles. She stayed
over In Durango few days to see her
daughters who are with Mrs. Harper
this winter. Mrs. Schrafranka says 1t
u = decided change from the Califor.
MIA climate to Durango. When she left
Los Angeles the flowers were in bloom
and the grass green.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Mrs. Deyapp. who runs the Chama
hotel. and has been in Durango this
week for a rest and change, went to
Pennington today to get away from
the snow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

The Peabody war debt, so-called, was
brought about by the policy of Thorn
as and Orman.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

In pardoning Delaney Governor
Buchtel made mistake. Delaney had
a pull and hence his liberty. sorry to
state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

J. ]. Edwards returned from visit
with his family in Alamosa last night
This morning he departed to the oil
fields at Bluff City.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Durango merchants are prepared To
meet the wants Of the people In every
line,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

W. Goff Black. president of the
Eden Canal company, which is promI.
nently before the public eye at pres
ent, was in Durango over night from
Aztec.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07
LOCAL kEWs.
(From Thursdays Daily,

Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Camp went to
Denver this morning for a pleasure
trip of week or ten days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Joe Bordeleau, the well known Sill
yerton merchant. passed through OF
the morning train to Denver. en- route
to Montreal, Can. to spend the winter
with his family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

I tiara sounds just Ike q short and
| ugly word Of three letters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

ID. A. Heron. superintendent of the
Tom Boy mine returned from brief
business trip to Silverton last night.
and left for Telluride today. Mr.. Her,
ron recently came back from trip to
Europe and various points in eastern
United States. At the annual meet
ing OF the stockholders of the Tom
Boy properties, held In London, Mr..
Heron was given present of S2.500
as token of the company's appre-
citation of his efficient services. The
general manager. Mr.. Herron's elder
brother. was presented with per cent
of the profits, which amounted to a
sum of $4,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Hepsworth lef
for their home in Dolores today. Mrs
Eepsworth was operated on in ochs
ner hospital some time ago, and he
husband came in last night to accom-
pany her home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Hubert Hall, editor and proprietor
Of the Cortez Herald, spent the night
In Durango. He says the Montezuma
valley is pushing steadily to the front
and with the advent of spring hun.
dreds of new settlers will be tilling
the soil. The town OF Cortez is also
going ahead. an electric uight fran.
chise having been applied for along
with other improvements Mr.. Hall
returned home this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Mrs. Abe Crandell of Pine river left
for Flora Vista today where the fam
lily spend their winters. MIR. Gran
dell left Bayfield, some days ago with
the cattle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

pubhcans have a balance OF 356.69.
The amount handled and expended by
the party organizations and the indI.
viduai cost OF each OF the candidates
follows:
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Henry Alvarard and wife arrived
from Caney. Kans.. last night They
were guests of the Southern over might
leaving this morning for SIverton
where Mr.. Alvarad will follow the
blacksmith trade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

The Thaw episode is back issue
since the recent Paris sensations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Mrs. G.. r. Elliott of Dolores return.
ed to her home on this mornings train
After two weeks at Mercy hospital
under medical treatment she is much
improved.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

James T. Smith, mining editor OF
the Denver News for twenty years
came In from Silverton last night
where he was gathering news for his
paper. Mr.. Smith went to Telluride
on today's Southern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

The following extract from a letter
received from friend In New York
City may be OF interest to our readers.
Thanksgiving afternoon we went to
see John Drew In Jack Straw" a
charming opera having very sue
cessful run at one OF the leading the
aters here. Miss Helen Freeman. a
very pretty girl, with fine voice, had
prominent part In the first act, but
did not appear again"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

The dissolution of the law firm of
searcy and Russell at Silyerton, is
announced by circular, Mr.. Searcy con.
iinuing the practice at Silverton while
Mr.. Russell will engage in practice in
Durango, being associated with w. A.
Reese.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Mosco. newly.
weds. arrived from Aztec yesterday,
the knot being tied In that town at
IL o'clock yesterday morning. The
bride was married In her travelling
dress. = handsome copenhagen blue
broadcloth, lined and trimmed with
white satin. A white satin hat, with
marabout feather trimming completed
her costume. The young couple went
to Mancos today where they will make
their future home. Mr.. Mosco Is an
employe of the Woods drug store
there. Congratulations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Why send to catalogue houses for
anything in the line OF holiday goods
or wearing apparel. The Herald can
truthfully say that Durango business
men are competing with outside con.
Germs In every way. III you do not be-
lieve this visit the jewelry houses OF
our city. the dry goods and clothing
houses. toys, notions. etc. You will
find you can do just as well and In
many cases better than elsewhere
Then you keep the money al home
help in providing better stores and
enable merchants to carry better
stocks. When 1t comes TO taxing up
a collection for Christmas trees, tax
ing care OF the poor and many other
things our merchants are called GU
and never fail you. How much money
have our people had for charity, FOR
church work. etc, from Montgomery
Ward, Sears. Robuck and Co. and the
other establishments that seek to gel
your coin while the homo merchant
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

At 1880 this afternoon Mrs. C. t
Van Winkle gave birth TO a ten pound
boy. Mrs. Van Wrinkle arrived Satur
day evening from Silverton and is at
present at Mercy hospital with her
nurse. We are glad to report both
mother and child doing nicely. Mr.
Van Winhe came down from Silver
ton this morning and was present to
welcome the new arrival. AS soon as
able Mrs. Van Winkle and family will
occupy the b. Glaser residence on
Fourth avenue. Mr.. Van Winkle, &C
cording to our Silverton dispatches,
going to New York and thence TO Old
Mexico.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Fred w. Strater has rendered his
resignation as deputy postmaster to
take effect Dec. 10Th. Mr.. Strater viii
then shape his affairs and go to Den
yer where he will probably reside In
the future. putting in the rest of the
winter resting up. Mr.. Strater will
be missed in Durango. having been a
fixture for great many years. He
went into the postoffice as deputy
postmaster five years ago last April
and worked faithfully and hard for the
interests OF Uncle Sam and also the
patrons. He will be missed. The best
wishes OF host OF friends go with
him and we trust fortune will smile
upon him in every way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Fred steineger left this morning for
Denver on visit to his wife. who
Is running the Hotel Brasie. first.
class rooming house on Sixteenth
street. Her daughter, Miss Cloa, now
has good position as stenographer
in Wall street office, in New York
City. being one OF two successful ap-
plicants out OF the twenty-five taking
The examination. Miss Steineger was
on visit to her cousin. Miss Eva
Lewis. a few weeks ago. and through
the latter's influence was one OF the
applicants. with the result as men
TONED above. 1t Ia always pleasing te
learn OF the success OF our Durango
girls.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Mrs. Dan Plaice, who was injured
severely last June. while riding bron
cho, is slowly recovering. though still
dependent On crutches. The bone
which was broken above the ankle,
has united, but the ligaments were SO
badly torn that 1t viii be some time
before they grow together. Mr.. and
Mrs. Plaice now own home on the
Florida mesa. but are living at present
at the pipe line camp. located at Mel
sons mills on the Florida. They were
In town today shopping.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Mrs. Fl. A. Owen, who has been In
town for few days shopping, went
home to Ignacio this morning. Mrs.
Owen and her husband are returned
missionaries from Guatemala in Cen.
tral America. They have been back in
the United States several months, on
account Of their health Malaria and
fever are prevalent in the Central
American c!ates. and very few Amer
leans can live there without contract
ing these diseases. Mr.. and Mrs.
Owen expect to return to Guatemala
Feb. l. They are visiting friends at
Ignacio at present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Durango is going to be well pro
vided with entertainment in the near
future. the latest. In addition to the
one mentioned yesterday, opening in
the building to be soon vacated by A.
l.. Nathan. The machine to be used
will be the Synscope. the latest and
greatest invention OF the age, being an
Instrument that not only depicts
scenes on canvas but sings at the same
time. which make regular theatricals
and grand opera possible. In fact,
the Syncope is a complete reproduc.
tion Of what takes place and what Is
said. A. II. Springer will be manager
and will see to getting the building
In readiness just as soon as vacated
by Mr.. Nathan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Miss xelma eager Of Santone, Tex,
came in from Pennington yesterday
Miss eager has been in Durango and
vicinity for about three weeks piac
ing a special edition OF the history OF
United States with subscribers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Gilbert 7. Cline came in from Man.
cos last night, on bis way to Denver
where he has q business appointmsnt.
He may go on to Phoenix, Arix., to
spend the winter. While he has . 10
sition in view. Mr.. Cline expects 70
take . much nssdsd rest IT. ssout
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

There are quite number Of people
suffering from various ailments. III
was thought the snow Of ten days ago
would purity the air and make health
conditions better. Maybe the disease
germs got good hold before the
snow came.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

r. A. Aghart. Of Lapupla, Okla, ar.
rived last night. and left for Aztec
this morning to take the body Of his
daughter home for burial. The young
lady went TO the San Juan this sum
mer. but too late to cure her. and the
end came few days ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-07

Messrs. Fisher. Lefurgey and Pat.
terson have not filed statement.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-11-05
BRYAN'S LAST STATEMENT.
Declares it Is not Fair for Roosevelt
 to Use Office for Taft.

Winchester. Ind, Nov. 2.-Mr Bryan in closing his tour of the east at this place issued a statement in which he discusses the chances for Democratic victory at the polls Tuesday. He ex- pressed the opinion that he will be elected In closing he paid his re- spects to President Roosevelt as fol lows: "I insist that ii is not fair for the president to use his ofiice-an Of flee that belongs to all t1a people as if it were party asset or person al asset. and enter the campaign. It offends the sense of justice and ought to arouse a protest from those that believe that in the selection Of the chief executive the people should be absolutely free to choose whom they please"
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-11-05
CAMPAIGN ALMOST OVER
NATIONAL CHAlRMEN MACK AND HITCHCOCK CLAIMING VlC-
 TORY ON TUESDAY.
EMPIRE STATE IMPORTANT
Expressions From Taft and Bryan, Each Sanguine of Success-What Party Leaders Think In the
 Various States.

New York Nov. 2,-Sunday showed no abatement here in interest i'll the National contest Chairman Mack or the National Democratic committee claims 333 votes for Bryan. Chair man Hitchcock of the National Re publican committee claims 325 votes for Taft. Whole number of electoral votes. 4S3 Necessary to elect, 242. Betting favors Taft and Hughes.
 Arthur Wallace Dunn, of New York a forecaster. gives Taft 257 and Bryan 1bl. He places Co votes in the doubt ful column, the doubtful states being Colorado. Delaware, l indiana, Mary land. Montana, Nebraska and Ohio.
 In New York county the Republl- can estimates are that Bryan will have a margin over Taft of from 10000 to 65, 900 votes The latter number IS an extreme outside figure the conserVa- tive estimate being about 50,00O. Re turns from district leaders indicate that Hughes will run not more than z0, 900 votes behind Taft in this coun-
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-11-05
MURDER A MINISTER.
Successor of Sect's Head is Arrested
 as the Slayer

Suffolk. Va, Oct. 2S.-lt became known Tuesday that the Rev. John L. Smith, who had be,a missing from his charge at Reid's Ferry. Va. was the victim of four play and, following an autopsy. d warrant was issued for his successor. the Rev Ernest Lyons. who is accused of the murder The preacher was an exponent of a sane tified," or free love" sect, and rumor had connected his name with woman member of his congregation.
 Lyons was interested in the reputa- tion of the woman involved, and, fol- lowing an unclerical argument be- tween thetwo, Smith suddenly disap- peared. Lyons having been the last seen in his company. That was in August
 Lyons, since Smiths disappearance, had been administering to the spiritual welfare ot his flock. Lyons wept pro- fusely when arrested, protesting his innocence.
 Smiths body, detectives say, was first buried and later put in the river.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-11-05
FOUR SAILORS ARRESTED.
Is Result of Disappearance of Wear
 ing Apparel and Gems.

New York, Oct. 30.-The arrest of four sailors of the liner Adriatic. which arrived Thursday from South ampton, is believed by the police to have solved the mystery attending the disappearance of sS,000 worth of wearing apparel and jewelry belong ing to passengers arriving on the steamer.
 The loss of small automobile trunk containing valuable set of furs led to a search of that part of the ships hold where the trunks of the first class passenger are stored. It was found the locks on nun Der of trunks had been tempered with. Central office detectives made a de- scent upon the sleeping quarters of the ships seamen and there found loot said to approximate $S,000 in value, hidden among the effects Of four of the sailors.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-11-05
ROOSEVELT GETS BACK.
Says Standard Oil Talk was Intended
 to Damage Taft.

Roosevelt has issued the following statement: At the White House the announcement of MT. Rockefeller through the press agent of the Stand ard Oil Co was regarded with amuse- ment in view of what the administra- tion had done to the Standard oil Co.,. and of the bitter hatred borne by the Standard oil Go. to the admins tration It is a perfectly palpable and obvious trick on the part of the Stand ard Oil people to try to damage Taft "a trick so palpable that it can de ceive no one