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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11
NEW SCHOOL DIRECTORS
In RURAL DISTRICTS

Returns up to date TO the county
superintendent's office show the fol
lowing new school directors in the
country districts:
No. 3, Rockwood-A. l.. Davis, pres
ident; Frank Deputy, secretary; Mrs
Swire, treasurer.
Bayfield-Wm. Bates, treasurer,
No. 6, Hay Gulch-Wm Huntington
president; Herman Bum. secretary;
Conrad Reister. treasurer.
No. {, Thompson's Park-Wm. Mel
ugin, treasurer.
No. 10, above Bayfeld Low
ell, treasurer.
No. II, Hermosa-R E. Gaines, pres
ident; ]. S. d. Hopkins, secretary
John Carter, treasurer.
No. 10. Cascade-Ch Peery.
No. 15. Pargin-John JUDY, treas
urer.
No. 10. La Plata-John NJ. Price
secretary; Chas Houser, treasurer;
John Strayer will continue as presi
dent
No. 81, Ignacio-G. W. Bryan. treas
urer
No. 2S, the new dlstrict-J. B. For
man, president; ]. E. Hutchinson
treasurer; ]. f. Pargin, secretary
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11
HOW TO LOCATE FIRES
BY THE FIRE BELLE

For the information of a great many
OF our readers who are unable to tell
The section of town a fire is in by the
taps of the bell, the following is given:
Location of Boxes.
12. Fifth avenue and Third street.
mission church.)
49, Bouevard and Fourth street
Opposite old sampIer)
IA. Main avenue and Sixth street.
Opposite passenger depot)
Is. Boulevard and Seventh street.
&c. Il. McConnell's residence.)
16. Main avenue and Seventh
street. tOpposite freight depot)
81. Fifth avenue and Eighth street.
(B. w Ritter's residence)
20. Main avenue and Ninth street.
q. Kruschke's store.)
81 Main avenue and Twelfth
street. Of Steinegar's livery stable.
80. Boulevard and Twelfth street.
Presbyterian church)
Al. Main avenue and Seventeenth
street. North Side grocery
AZ, Main avenue and Twentieth
street. North Durango Hose house)
When box alarm is given the tower
bell rings the number, for instance, il
box % is turned in, there will be two
quick strokes, pause, then three
strokes. Each box repeats four times.
To Turn In An Alarm.
For inst n ~ hrx 10 tn,-p nj t,,
in, there will be each box repeats four
times.
Obtain key by breaking glsf in
small case. Push in on door to un-
lock the box, pull down hook and lei
go. You can plainly hear the tapping
of the signal inside. and IL you should
not hear it after second trial, then
The box is out of order, and the next
nearest box should be tried.
Remain at the box until the arrival
of the department.
Alarms should always be given from
the box nearest the location of the
fire
Each box contains a small bell.
which If heard before you pull, indi-
Gates that the alarm .ad been pre-
viously given.
Two blows on the tower bell are
given when still alarm is received
Three blows indicates that the fire
is out or under control.
-Four blows on the tower bell calls
the chief
Five blows calls the superintendent
of water works
Do not give an alarm for n fire
seen at a distance
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11
FORT MASSACHUSETTS
MYSTERY CLEARED tse

F A wadleigh 91 the Denver & Rio
Grande passenger depart tment. yes.
terday received a letter from the
ad1utant generals office OF the stateof
Massachusetts. which settles the CON
troversy recently raised concerning
the location of Fort Massachusetts in
this state.
The etter states that Fort Massa.
ehusetts was on the west bank of Utah
creek. about two miles below the site
OF Fort Garland 1t was established
June %. 1852. by Company F, First
Dragons. and Company II, Third in.
fantry, under command of Mai. George
A. II. Blake, First Dragons. These
troops We're Withdrawn November 8.
1858. and the post was reoccupied
April 80. 1854 from which time a gar
rison was continued there until II was
removed I'm the latter part of the year
1857, 10 the site of the new post, which
was named Fort Garland. in general
orders No. Z, war department, adjutant
generals office. Washington, d. c.,
June "a. 1S5s.-Denver Republican.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

The selection OF Judge Charles Cav
ender OF Lake county to be national
committeeman from this state viii be
received with general commentator
by the Republicans all over Colorado
Few men have been stauncher adher-
cnts OF Republican principles and the
Judge has been power in the Re
publican army. Judge Cavender led
tne fight against Judge Overs who
thought he was the whole thing In the
Carbonate camp and wop against
great odds. The Herald Is pleased to
know that hs II to be thus honored.
A. national committeeman only the
bsst interests Of the party will be
consldersd By the gentleman from
LAka.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11
COUNCIL MEETING.

AT an adjourned meeting of the city
council last night the sewers were
accepted and paid for, with the excep-
tion of 20 per cent held back.
A resolution was adopted instruct
ing the city engineer to prepare plans
and specifications of sewer district
No. 2, which embraces that part of
town east of sewer district No. l and
south of Thirteenth street. The en-.
gineer had the palms already prepared
and submitted them as soon as the
resolution was passed. The council
took some time in examining these
plans and inquiring into details. The
estimates of the cost were given by
the engineer as follows: For material,
trenching, etc. s49,92S.S7; advertising
and incidentals. s2,450; engineering
expenses. $4,?00, making a total of
s56.57Ss7.
The plans were adopted by the city
council and publication of same was
authorized for the information of
property owners. The estimates show
that the cost per lot will be about
$4s, Trenches six feet deep. Sewer
mains to converge at Fifth avenue
and Main street.
Wood & Morgan were awarded the
contract for grading the sidewalk on
rhird avenue between Sixth and Sew
enth streets for $225. Others bids for
the work We're as follows. Mccormick
& o'Brien, $245; Tom LOTUS, cents
per yard. which according to the en-.
gineer's estimate of 3S5 yards TO be
moved. woud be 1884.
The street and alley committee de
cided to go this morning to look at
horse at Brewers barn which they
were offered for $500. Alderman
Thompson had seen the horse and fa-
vored buying him.
Horsgren & johnson were awarded
the bid for constructing the cement
sidewalk at city hall for s261.l2.
The city engineer gave final report
OF balance due w. H. Skidmore for
the construction of sewers in district
No. l and the treasurer was instructed
to turn over to him si0.500 in bonds.
Mr.. Skidmore was allowed S30O.36 for
extras.
City Engineer Henderson was allow
ed sl.1S2.50 for services.
William p. Vale, deputy city treas.
urer. appeared and asked for informa
tion as to whether In paying bonds
to Contractor LOTUS for work per
formed. he should also pay interest.
The matter was passed up TO the city
attorney. who gave 1t as his opinion
that Mr.. LOTUS would be entitled to
the Interest from the time he com.
menced work. February IL.
Seventeen bonds OF $3.50 each OF
sewer district No. 1, which the city
still had. were disposed of TO the Lo- |
cal Security company, with commits. !
sion Of $3.50.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11
Il is the intention of Congressman

II is the intention of Congressman
haggott to visit every county In the
district during the summer months.
There are fifty-six counties, several
with number of towns. requiring
two or more days, SO It can readily
be seen tuat 1t will require in the
neighborhcod of 100 days TO cover the
district. And the more the people see
Of the gentleman the more pleased
they will be and the larger win be
the majority next November.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

It did not require any special ef-
fort on the part OF the Chicago Trib-
une to inform the public that Bryan
Is In the lead for the Democratic nomi-
nation. The greatest ignoramus In
the land has recognized the Bryan su-
premacy from the first. And most
Democrats throughout the land be-
came recondiled long ago. They feel
that one more defeat will permanently
eliminate the Nebraskan from national
politics. ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

go on to Pocatelo. Idaho, to see her
month or more. Mr.. Logan win sell
some coal while he is out He already
sells blacksmith coal at Pueblo, West
Cliff. Salfda, Grand Junction and sew
eraI other remote places In addition
to the nearer home towns. This indi
Gates that the Durango coal is OF the
right quality to cause a demand.
The force at the county clerks Of
flee have their oyeralls and gloves on
hauling out the books. records and
fixtures from the vault, getting ready
TO install the new steel shelves and
vault fixtures, which are expected TO
arrive very soon. The commissioners
contracted for these fixtures last fall.
They will cost 1850
John w. Wingate's friends will be
extremely gratified to see by dis
patch in today's Herald that he ap
pears to be pre-eminently the favorite
candidate Tor commander of the de
partment of Colorado and Wyoming OF
the G. A. X Mr.. Wingate was seen
by reporter today but modestly re
fused to discuss the subject for pub
| lication.
Luke Hunter came in from Sar
Diego asst evening and after spendini
a few days with Durango friends vii
continue to Silverton for the summe
months. Mr.. Hunter says San Dieg'
is growing. doubling It's population il
the past five years. He was in tn
city to take in the fleet celebration
having been one of those who wen
down the bay fifteen miles to extern
a welcome.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

1t is said the only show for Senator
Teller to be even considered In the
senatorial race was to return from
Washington and make few speeches
for Bob Speer. Rather than 40 this
the venerable senator threw up the
sponge. He could not well end his de-
clining years supporting Denver's
Democratic nominee. And we see
where the Hon. II. Nj. is right.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

In accepting nomination fcr office
a Missouri politician said he heard
the call like voice in the night" In
Quiry would probably develop the fact
that he left orders for the call before
he retired.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Wooden Indians as signs Tor cigar
stores are to be legally abolished In
Oklahoma. owing to the wishes of the
Indians. The time may come when
the indians will rise in their might and
object to the stage Indian. too. We
had sample at Red Men hall Tues
day night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

A New York man has been SEN
fenced to serve term in prison for
perpetrating election frauds. The jury
that found him guilty recommended
clemency, and 200 politicians wrote
letters asking the Judge to be lenient
with him. which facts merely empha-
size the courage exhibited by the pub
lie servant who happened to be on
the bench.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

And still no aspiring Democrat is
anxious TO secure the congressional
nomination in the Second district.
Cannot blame them. With absolute de-
teilt staring one in the face along with
a liberal contribution TO the Patterson
'Spcer fund is not encouraging.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

The editor of the Morning Dis
turber is happy. According to the re-
port of Receiver Boyle deposltors are
not in for very big slice for months
TO come and then 1t will be thin. This
is surely pleasing to the morning out
fit. 1t never did want depositors paid
in full or anywhere near 1t. 1t could
not come out every morning and cry
thief
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Retiring from public office, the
mayor of New Jersey city becomes
an undertaken and embalmer. Prob
ably he is getting ready to take care
the New York Herald
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Let the Republicans cut loose from
the Speer combination in every way.
Speerism is not good thing for Colo
rado and success in Denver means his
minions will become very busy with
rushing the tenderloin vote to the
polls next fall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

The farmers and business men OF
Durango should work hand in hand.
This effort to keep up strife is bad
thing all around. The Morning Dis
turber, however, is worse than stone
bruise. Stone bruises disappear after
a time. The Disturber has no sense
of propriety.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

For ten months of the present fis-
cal year the expenditures on the navy
were s99.409,1Sl.01. The money is
well invested. But the idea that Uncle
same is niggardly with the navy Is
not confirmed by the figures.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

The La Porte, Indiana, revelations
are becoming exceedingly eruesome
and makes on wonder how such pro
ceedings could 80 on IN this country
The woman must be devil of the
first water.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Every section Of the country appears
to be getting the baseball fever early
in the year. Durango fans have not
warmed up yet. But they manage to
get pretty well in the game before the
end OF the year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Sa4 Juan county papers say II VIII
be week yet before definite informa-
ton will be obtainable as to the real
damage of the freeze u week and
two weeks ago. II is quite certain
that much damage resulted. still many
say the. crop will be larger than last
year. We hope So
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Dolores county is coming to the
front in matter of ore production and
shipments and the year 1908 prom
fses TO be an improvement over any
thing since the palmy days. This
IA surely pleasing news to the people
Of this city and state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Boston complains of serious acct
dents from the billboards during high
winds. Some day this country will
follow the example of Europe in reg
ulating the size of public posters and
making them the source of a large tax
revenue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

A town In the state OF Washington
has imposed tax Of SIS on bachelors.
and 1t beats the weather as local
topic for conversation. 1t is too early
for the authorities to report what II
has accomplished in connection with
lean year
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11
Russia bns protected bic can

Russia has projected big canal.
nearly parallel with the Trans-Sibe-
rian railroad, which will connect the
five largest Siberian rivers. The sur
yeys are we'll advanced and engineers
consider the undertaking one that will
be of great benefit TO the whole EN-
Dire
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Last year AL vessela cleared from
Puget sound for Alaska. carrying
merchandise valued al over $16.20O,-
900. which is another example of the
growth of commerce by water when
the depth of channels is ample and
permanent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

A razizoozoo has been added to the
collection of animals in Toledo's 700
logical garden. There is no likelihood,
however. that Dave Day will cease to
be the greatest freak in existence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Since last October the number of
stockholders in the New York Cen
trail railroad has increased from 16,445
to 22.09S. One result of the furry is
that the general public has found new
opportunities,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Had The Herald's plan of settle
ment OF the Colorado State bank af-
fairs gone through depositors would
have been assured one hundred cents
on the dollar. The Herald is for the
people and those who have money
tied up In the closed Institutions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Diamond dealers predict drop OF 50
per cent in the price OF gems unless
the South African diamond war ceases
at once. II the prediction is fulfilled
II may be necessary to have derricks
for the purpose Of unloading the dia-
monds at the next international we'd
ding.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

The man who becomes the owner OF
n peach orchard must be listed with
the ones who go out Of their ways to
acquire trouble is quite true the way
Jack Frost is cutting up these days,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

A Cincinnati judge has ruled that
II is husbands duty to take his wife
10 ball games is she wants to go.
Perhaps the judge never took woman
TO a ball game and tried to answer
her questions where other people
could hear him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

At the present time the United
States has twenty-five first-class bat
tie snips in commission, four build
ing and two authorized. This pro
vision for keeping the peace looks like
an effective working proposition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

New York's new municipal sky
scraper on Park Row will be twenty
three stories high and cost $7,000,000
In Tweed's time this amount would
hardly have paid the plasterers' bill
for fourstory city building.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

San Franciscans are In high glee
this week and the people of the earth
quake city are forgetting all about
their past troubles In doing honor TO
our war fleet and white trousered
boys.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Denver Republicans viii win II
united. They cannot afford to vote for
Speer when their party has named
such splendid man as Phelps with
the endorsement OF the best citizens
OF that city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

If you want the news of the outside
world fresh from the wires you will
have to take The Herald. But II you
want scavenger and personal organ
confine yourself to the Morning Scav'
eacer
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

The farmer can materially benefit
himself by studying improved methods
and every effort should be put forth
TO attend the farmer Institutes to be
given IN this southwest section the
next sixty days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

That tae senator to be elected by
the members Of the next legislature
VIII be q Republican all admit, but
Just who the man will be is question.
But We have plenty Of good material.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Paderewski says that what i'm
pressed him most on his latest Ameri-
can tour was ''the universal move
ment toward the beautifying of cities"
1t is pleasing compliment. but is it
as full deserved as is desirable?
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Gentlemen who insist on remaining
In the race to win the Republican nom
ination against Taft will have to be
regarded as candidates merely because
they desire to get the exercise or the
practice. says the Record Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Judge Walter N. Dixon has evident
ly lost out completely in the Republic
an party. Not being a big enough
man to lead he became miffed and
has been pouting for several years.
II Is we'll he is entirely out of the
traces as kicking horse is not much
go, d-cannot be relied on.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

ago resigned as register of the Du-
rango land office, as vide the follow
ing correspondence:
Durango, Colo. April 8, 1908.
Hon. Theodore Roosevelt,
President OF the United States,
Washington, d. G.
Sir: Owing to the demands made
upon me by my law practice, I find
1t necessary to sever my connection
with the land office, and / therefore
have the honor hereby to tender my
resignation as register of the land
office at Durango. Colo, to take effect
at the close of the present fiscal year
Yours very respectfully.
F. c. PERKINS. Register
Washington. D. c., April "a, 1908.
Sir: BY direction of the president.
your resignation as register of the
land office at Durango, Colo. is hereby
accepted. TO take effect at the close
of the present fiscal year.
Respectfully,
JAMES RUDOLPH GARFIELD,
Secretary.
Mr.. f. c. Perkins,
Register, U. S Land Office.
Durango. Colo
| While the resignation comes as a
surprise to most people. the writer
knew of Mr.. Perkins intention even
before the resignation was sent in,
The step taken by Mr.. Perkins had
been under consideration for some
months. the resignation being held In
order TO complete out the fiscal year
| Mr.. Perkins finds his law practice
increasing TO such an extent that
he absolutely finds it necessary to
give 1t his entire time. hence his
friends were unable TO induce him to
continue as register. position he has
filed so acceptably the past nine
years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Silverton and San Juan county Is
mines are outputting an increased ton
mage and prospects are for very
prosperous summer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

The Herald is gaining circulation
and business in every direction. 1t
pays to be decent. A purely personal
organ should keep company exclusive
ly with the swine
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

The elements appear to have been at
war all over the country the past two
weeks. Snow. rain. cyclones. freezing
weather. etc. Really. Durango and this
southwest section appear to be spe-
cially favored.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

San Francisco capitulated--to Fight
ing Bob Evans. Bob would like to
live hundred years and spend the
time winning just such kind OF bat
ties.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Readers should bear In mind that
the man who has the most to say
about busted banks is still In the
doubtful column for $175. Rowe Pin
grey would like to see the color OF
Days money instead Of SO much hot
afp
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Durango is handicapped with her
morning Disturber but we have re-
sources that cannot be downed by
knockers hence this section is goins
TO keep going ahead.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

The fact that Texas has decided to
stand by Joebailey is not a compliment
TO Joe. II is merely an indication OF
the foolishness of many misguided
Texans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

MIR. Hans Wagner, the Pittsburg ball
player. will receive $4,000 for playing
this summer. Mr.. Wagner is one oil
the eminent gentlemen who have sue
ceeded by carrying big sticks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

With Denver in the Republican camp
there will be nothing to the fall cam
paign but the shouting. But with
Speer and his rotten police force in
control 1t will be hard to keep out
many thousand fraudulent votes. II
behooves men who have the welfare
OF their town and state at heart to
get into the harness and pull fer the
goal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

The farmer should consider every
proposition put TO them thoroughly
There are those who would like to
get their dough. And his name is
DaY
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Our Silverson friends must remem.
Der The Herald is the only Durango
paper receiving press report. The
alleged opposition is OF the sewer rat
variety.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Ten thousand doctors will swooD
down on Chicago in June. Wonder
what viii become of the inhabitants II
they have to take board bills out in
pflle0
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

The Herald is a newspaper-not a
personal organ for the abuse of privaf e
citizens and every individual who viii
not submit to blackmail.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-11

Two circus clowns have inherited
an estate valued at $2,5oo,Oo0. 1t may
be taken for granted. after this, that
their smiles are not merely painted on