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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Il see be the pa-apers," said Casey
that Mike Ado has got 100000 iisl
aigs fr-am the Leadville hatchery
Guess Mike an his Iamilys goin 1,
ate fish iv'ry day inshtead o. Friday.
And then he went to sign up.
Papa-Tom. don't run that articie
about Patterson--be careful what yol
say about him; he's liable to send foi
those pennies II we don't look out.
Our circulation is guaranteed (Now
this is not a Smelter City State guar
antee.)
Tom Lotus said he would connect
the Muck Rake office with ss-inch
pipe Tom understands the situation.
Ladies are invited to call and get a
copy OF our aesthetic little dissertation
on How Woman Gets on a Street
Car" Papa wrote 1t himself.
We confess (now this is not n con.
tession wrung from conscicnco-we
wrung II dry the other time) that we
are tired of Durango and Durango is
tired of us. We would sell out II some.
body would show us the price
Jackson and Graham belong The
hardware combine, and Casey is IrIsn
How can the deposiiors trust them?
Papa-Hey. Sergeant, go SEQ who
went up stairs just now. II anybody's
got the nerve TO hire the Judge after
we've showed him up like we have.
wen give hiui-well. hurry up, and
come into Balsey's when you sec who
1t Is.
Kellenberger went out OF the South,
ern the first OF the week II he sells
enough julep he will be around to
make that deal.
"''"h PN'p'' never get IL bouquet tlll
they die or get In Jail We had ours.
Papa-Tom, keep your eye peeled
while I'm up at the springs and IL
there's any sign of settling this bank
business call me up. When that's set
tied we lose out.
1t is the man who does things who
counts. Get busy and do something.
II yon can't do something do sombody,
Tho Muck Rake is doing the best II
can.
The editor returned this week from
Trimble Springs. He lis all right-did
not go near the water.
Why is the Muck Rake like a peach
seed? Because 1t has kurnel. Gim-
me the same.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

An English court decides that di-
vorce obtained In North Dakota by a
British subject not domiciled there is
not valid In Canada or Scotland, and
young man born OF later marriage
is not entitled to the fathers Scotch
estate. worth 100000. The ambition
OF some OF the Dakota lawyers to
make an end of the marriage relation
causes more trouble for their clients
than for the world generally.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

and get a marriage license and be
married; he must pay taxes on the
land.
When the Indians thoroughly un.
derstood these conditions, they
promptly brought the land alIoting
business to stop, and forty OF them
with Dick Wetherlll are now at Fort
Defiance for pow-wow with the agent
there. No Indian viii agree to such
conditions, as he could not make a
living off 16o acres on the desert, and
the probability is that the government
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

This is presidential year and the
people are up against many hard prop
ositfons. Corrupt politicians and in
competents Will push themselves for
ward to be placed ON tickets or Sc
cure control OF delegates and con.
ventions to further their private In.
terests, In hopes OF being carried
through with the head OF the ticket
But the average voter is pretty well
versed In scratching and can undo
dirty convention work at the polls.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Manchester is now fourteenth In the
list of British seaports, and yet Man
chester was not a seaport at all until
one-half miles long and twenty-six
feet deep. with bottom width of 12O
feet. The city paid for the improve
ment and considers 1t one OF It's best
Investments.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25
INDIANS OBJECT TO
TERMS OF ALLOTMENT

George Brett, who came In from
Pueblo Bouito Tuesday. reports pc
culiar condition OF affairs on the Nava-
10 reservation as regards the allotting
of land to the Indians. 1t appears
that the government makes 1t con
dItion In awarding the Indians 100
acres Of land that the red man must
live on the land and nowhere else
he must discard all but one sQsav
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

n recent number of the London
Times pointed out that its issue for
the day contained $4,000 words,
equivalent to the number OF three or.
dinary novels. The high priced Times
may not be aware that some of the
first-class American dailies print more
words than that in a day and charge
the public but one cent copy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

,.Twenty-one American republics are
II" crested In the new international
building going up in Washington. The
business of running monarchies is not
what 1t used TO be.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

II Durangoites would Join hands and
pull together our city would make
rapid strides. Colonel David Fitem
Night, however. with his Muck Rake
is a disturbing element. OF course
The Herald gives Colonel Night space
because no one has come to the front
with sufficient amount TO make ii
an object TO consult decency.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

With thousands of eastern people
visiting Denver during the national
convention it is safe to say hundreds
VIII get around the state and no doubt
the San Juan scenic line will come in
for its full share of tourists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Admiral Evans says the marksman-
equaled by any navy in the world
This statement answers the purpose
while waiting for the score.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

In recent number Of his paper
Mr.. Bryan referred to his farm once
and to his political interests 1876
times. He says his farm doesn't pay,
but in spite of his indefatigable ef-
forths, neither does his politics. ex-
cept in the lecture field.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Medals will be awarded to the Pan
ANA canal employees at the end OF two
years service. There are some who
will stick to the Job until 1t is bro lgit
to successful conclusion, and they
will be apt TO form historic organi-
zatinu
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

it is possible that the New York
senate, in extra session, may again
defeat the anti-race track gambling
bill. but this is not the way to stop a
righteous movement. Its final result
will be knock out unfaithful repre-
sentatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Seattle man has been convicted
OF murder in the second degree for
running over and killing a little girl
with his automobile. 1t is better to
be careful than to risk surprises of
this nature.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

trade paper estimates that the
south ships annually to northern
markets $i0O,O00,000 worth of vege-
tables and fruit. The business grows
fast, and suggests that the south win
hnd diversification OF crops a great
cash producer,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Republicans are not objecting to
Mr.. Bryan as the Democratic candi
date. They show their magnanimity
by pointing out the folly of third
battle under the leadership of man
who was defeated in 1896 by 600,000
md In 1900 by 100000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Pittsburg is offered tract of land
at S175.OO0. and finds that 1t is as
sessed for taxation at $4,000. A town
never Knows how rich 1t is until 1t
tries to invest in real estate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Maryland went against Bryan in
1886 and 1900 by large majorities.
lie gave Maryland the Republican
habit, and 1t divided It's electoral vote
four years ago. Though he doesn't
mean 1t, Bryan is one of the best Re
publican missionaries.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Gov. Johnson of Minnesota attract
ed more Democratic notice than Mr..
Bryan at the White house conference.
Democrats are like other folks; a
fighting chance interests them more
than forlorn hope.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

ernor of Missouri. Though the peo-
pie have not yet spoken in the pri-
mary, there is not the slightest doubt
of what they will do in this respect
in naming the state ticket by popular
vote on August 4
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

speer was elected by Republican
vnsas. This is evident for tue Jea-
son Denver is a Republican city and
1t is safe TO say five thousand Demo
Gratis followed Patterson AMI voted
against Speer, while 1900 Republicans
scratched the Republican nominee.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Cuba hears with calmness that is
municipal and provincial elections
have been postponed for month.
About the time that Uncle Sam Is
ready to sail away again, look cut
for wild excitement among our Gu
ban wards.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Seattle promises that the turnstiles
Oh It's Alaska-Pacfic-Yukon exposition
Will begin to click June l, 1909. II
has decided to call its side show de-
partment the Pay Streak"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Mosquitoes have been subjugated in
the Panama zone, and war Will now
be made by the health authorities
there on rats and mice. Our sanitary
representatives In outside territory
have happy knaok Of accomplish
ing what they undertake.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

In one part of Oregon premium
Is paid for coyote scalps, and in an
other section coyotes are priced be.
cause they keep down the jack rabbit
pest. Oregon should try to reach a
coyote modus vivendl before trouble
sets in.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Cuba has three parties. and each
prefers government by the United
States to the success of the other two.
In spite of the most benevolent inten-
lions Uncle Sam appears to have a
bear by the tail In his Cuban expe-
riences.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

The Filipino assembly favors a sys-
tenn OF irrigation in spite of the great
rainfall In the islands. Our farmers
should reflect that this spring may
have brought them blessing in dis
glliSa
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Some say Patterson has been crush.
ed. Don't you believe 1t. Pate. son
mas been crushed too many times to
30 INTO oblivion because OF the re.
election OF Speer
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

In the Democratic primaries Mime
sofa is for Yon Yonson, but 1t would
be great surprise If the state could
be induced to give It's electoral vote to
any Democrat. Minnesota well un-
Gerstnnds the difference between a
state and national contest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

And SO Evelyn and Harry are to be
reunited and live happy ever after.
But then Tnaw is not out of Matte
wan yet. And he is finding 1t harder
job than he anticipated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

English hop growers demand a pro-
tective duty against the Importation of
American hops. and the matter has
Just been the subject of despair
Ing debate" In the house of lords.
The British industry is said to be dy-
ing and the free traders are unable
to deny that their policy is responsible
for the decline.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Mrs. Russell Sage offers $500, 900 to
the American Bible society provided
1t raises a similar amount during the
year 1908. An offer like this makes
the other half look like local ne
cessity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Colombia's claim against the United
5 States on account OF the Panama rev.
oiution is $10.000.000. If this means
Columbian dollars. the bill could be
settled without putting much of a
strain on the treasury at Washington.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

The farmer who takes the advice Of
the Democrat VIII run up against the
real thing. One thing sure. Day has
never been right In his life.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Denver voters wanted Speer, but
hey evidently did not want Insley.
The latter can now attend to the f.
nanceering Oh the Denver club.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Belgium is taking steps to prevent
the subdivision of the field of Water
100 into building lots The world
would regret to part with that his
toric place, and is unable TO see that
Its destruction could be profitable in
any sense OF the world.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

With lnsley retired Denver's Demo
cratic club will have to make other
arrangements for the payment of its
lumber bills.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

1t is my experience that every man
labors under the delusion that he viii
finally go home late At night and md
something to eat In ths refriserator.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25
(From Fridays Dailyl

Ben Harwood WAS brought down
from Silverton last night and taken
to the ochsner hospital suffering with
dropsy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

1t is to be hoped mud singing In
Denver will cease. Let Durango be
the only town supporting muck rakers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Unless a cog slipped congress will
adjourn today and then Teddy will
have rest for several months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Sam Wall has caught the cement
walk fever and will have one put in
at his store as soon as the builders
can get to 1t.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Something that is nice to buy at any
time OF the year. either for your house
or for some friends house, is a Navajo
blanket. Sam Wall has the finest line
to select from and you should call
and see them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Denver Republican is highly pleased
with the reelection OF Speer. Knew
1t all the time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

The San Juan section will output the
usual amount OF gold and silver not
withstanding the general depression.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Mayor Speer can now reopen the
protected gambling joints" The in
terests" were solid for his reelection.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

The office has distinctly sought the
man In the case Of Mr.. Hadley. the
coming Republican nominee for gov
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25
Speer is probably about as Lappy as
one can possibly be.

Congress will undoubtedly adjourn
Saturday as all legislation IL shaped
TO this end
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Editor Wilson of the Aztec Index
has lost brick OF limburger cheese.
The newspaper business is not without
its troubles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25
SAN JUAN TOWNS

San Luis valley flour is being sold
In Pennington, although that section is
well provided with floor mills.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

The roads on both sides Of the AMI.
mas river to the Wallace bridge are
in better condition than in the history
OF the county. The work ia on q
systematic basis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

AT the meeting Of the committee
on arrangements last night for the
farmers institute the following officers
were elected: Edward Buchanan,
chairman of the committee; Ross Nc
uirr, secretary; Herman Berndt. treas
urer. Another meeting will be held
Monday evening at o'clock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Mrs. Joyce of Silverton leaves In tn,
morning for Denver to attend the grad
uating exercises Of the East Denvel
high school. where her daughter ha,
been attending.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

George w. Brandenburg. whose team
ran away a day or two ago, found
the missing horse down the Animas
river few miles this morning. The
team broke up brand new buggy,
Just bought of Harry jackson. The
Herald yesterday contained an ad of
fering a reward for Information lead.
ing to the finding OF the horse.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

The morning opened cloudy and chill
and soon drizzling rain began TO fall.
People looked glum as they went
along in their overcoats or under UNI
brellas. The things OF summer that
had been encouraged by the last lew
warm days to come out seemed out OF
place. Every person. and every living
creature, and flower and tree and
plant went into the mopes when the
sun failed TO show over the eastern
hills. A pair OF bluebirds had paused
in their building and sat on a rock
across the alley from The Herald
office. Long the pair sat In the chill
mist. And then suddenly the male
said something In scolding tone
we couldn't hear what it was-but he
was probably blaming his wife for get
ting him out of bed so early on a
morning like this, or starting to build
before summer he'd come.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

to invest in this section inquiries are
being received by the Animas City
authorities regarding the bonds which
are soon to be issued.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

As an instance that there is money
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Earl Farris went to 1armington this
morning on = short business trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Chas. Barker has just received the
first lot of Little Giant Household
Pumps ever brought to Durango. They
are guaranteed to remove waste pipe
oDstructions without noise or trouble.
MIR. Barker is resident of Durango,
and will tell Herald readers all about
this useful invention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Mrs. Johnny Young. who was oper
ated on at Mercy hospital Tuesda,
is reported 10 be on the road 10 re
coVery. She had close call, beint
under the influence OF ether 30 lont
that considerable apprehension wa.
mad until she regained consciousness
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Rents are being advanced wherever
sewer connections are made. A house
that now rents for SIS or $40 will rent
for x20 to S25 when bath is installed
and sewer connections made.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Miss Lochabel departed this morning
Tor her home in Hastings. Neb.. where
she Will spend the summer vacation,
and 1t is probable she will teach
again In Rico next year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Finney Jones returned last evenin,
from San Diego. where he and Mrs
Jones have been staying for the pas
year on account of her health. Sh,
VIII remain there while longer. Mr.
Jones continued to Silverton last even
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

A talk with Edgar Buchanan about
the fruit raising business will con-
vince anyone that the higher attitudes
5000 to 1000 feet-are the coming
recognized localities for raising sure
crop OF apples. cherries and some
other fruits.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

L. G. Eakins returned to Denver this
morning after attending to smelter
business here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Il see be The pa-apers, said Casey,
that Mike Ado has got 100000 iish
aigs fr-am the Leadyille hatchery.
Guess Mike an his Iamiiy's goin TO
ate fish iv'ry day inshtead o. Friday"
And then he went to sign up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Col. Thomas C. Platt is tottering
near the brink OF the grave-one foot
virtually in-still he is surrounded
with friends, political and personal.
And why, do you ask? Because he
has always been true to his friends.
No instance is ever recorded where
he betrayed friend or failed to live
UP to a political agreement. When the
The Herald management falls to make
good every promise it will call in the
coroner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25
lFrom Thursdays Daily. /,

B. W. Ritter was an east-bound pas
senger this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Miss Mona Russell went to Silver,
ton last evening to spend a few days
with friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Papa-Tom. don't run that article
about Patterson--be careful what you
say about him; he's liable to send for
those pennies II we don't look out.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Muldoon Kelley returned last even
ing from Cortez. where he helped c
Q. Clark to get started with his new
paper.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

One hundred and sixty acres In the
Montezuma forest reserve In section
10. township 81 north, range west.
have been restored to entry and will
be subject to entry July 16. 1908. Any
settler who was actually and In good
faith claiming any of this land for
agricultural purposes prior to January
l, 1906. will be given preference.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-25

Gustav Niegold returned last even
Ing from Ujo Caliente, where he has
spent the last month.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-04-14
FRANKLIN COMPANY
REVEALS A DEFICIT
Stockholders Disappointed In
Annual Report-S14,000
On Wrong Side,

BOSTON, April 13.-The annual
report of the Franklin Mining Com
pany for the year ended December
81, 1907, while commercially com
plete in the matter of detailed oper-
ating costs, nevertheless. makes a
very disappointing showing so Far as
the stakeholder. is concerned
On metal market which averaged
the company 1874 cents-a very low
average. and one which assumes that
2,020,070 pounds of copper on hand
Jan. 1, 1908, have been sold at 10
cents-the company last year showed
a nominal operating profit of 1888.
If to the income account is charged
S1S,355 expended for construction,
there remains a deficit for the year of
S14,662 1t is difficult to see how the
company can make dollar, or, in
fact, keep from losing quite heavily,
on the present copper market. Ex-
elusive of construction, the cost last
year was 1913 cents per pound.
An analysis OF the operating costs
does not reveal any extravaganza on
tie part of the management, and, in
fact, the total cost per ton of rock
stamped of S1.SS compares very fav-
orably with many of the larger pro-
ducers in the Lake Superior district
The poverty of the rock treated
tells the whole story: The amount of
refined copper recovered last year pen
ton Of rock stamped was only 11.4S
pounds, and this figure includes $780,
696 pounds of mass and barrel copper,
which, If deducted from the mineral
produced at the mill, would still fur
Their lower the average grade Of the
stamp rock. I
Bisbee daily review., 1908-04-14
Filming, Smelters s Stock Quotations
QUICKSILVER IN
YUMA COUNTY

YUMA. April 11.-Yuma county has
the only quicksilver mine in Arizona
and two weeks hence it will begin
the regular production of mercury.
The Colonial company's new plant
win then be in operation at the mines
twelve miles north of Quartzite. Two
weeks ago the new furnace was
charged, but a month is required TO
tmpregnate the walls and the first
run of the elusive and valuable liquid
metal may be expected In a fortnight.
The new furnace is of thirty tons
capacity and has five condensors.
One cord OF wood treats it.
This property was worked by the
French fifty years ago for copper.
The ore is red sulphite of mercury,
occurring in bright red crystals. IL
carries gold and silver values also,
but to get these the ore has to be
treated a second time, being first
Bisbee daily review., 1908-04-14
In the District Court Of the Second
Judicial District Of the Territory
of Arizona.

In the matter of Charles Kreuder,
bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
To the creditors of Charles Kreud-
er, of Tombstone in the County OF
Cochise and district aforesaid, a
bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that on the
END day of April A. D., 1903, at
O'Clock in the afternoon, L. E. Wool
cry, the trustee of the above named
bankrupt estate, viii sell at public
auction to the highest bidder for czsn
all OF the restaurant furniture. dish
es, table ware, table cloths, napkins,
etc, with supplies including gro
ceries, can goods, etc, together
with all other personal property be-
longing to the bankrupt estate of the
said Charles Kreuder; for a run ce-
scription of which see appraisers In
ventory on file in this office.
Together with contract with the
County of Cochise for the year 1908
for feeding prisoners in county jail
at 12c. per capita for each meal s~rv-
ed.
Said sale will occur on premises of
the Can. Can Restaurant, situated on
the northwest corner of 4th and AL
'en Streets in Tombstone, Arizona
Witness my hand at Tombstone, in
the County of Cochlse, and district
aforesaid this Sta day of April A. d.
1908.
DANIEL MCFARLAND,
646 Referee, in Bankruptcy.