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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17
sANro DomINeo's GREAT DEBT
Philadelphia Inquirer.

Philadelphia Inquirer.
Nowhere has President Roosevelts
originality of initiative and energy OF
execution been more signally vlndi-
Gated than in the results which hilve
attended his intervention for the an
stitution of governmental reform III
Santo Domingo. When he took hold
the situation was desperate and IKE
outlook was apparently hopeless. San
Domingo was deeply in debt, and as
it had for some time previous ceased
to meet obligations, its foreign cred
itors were clamoring for settlement
and were threatening to collect their
claims by force. Realizing that some
thing would have to be done to avert
the dangerous complications which
| were manifestly impending. Mr.. Roos'
evelt instituted negotiations which re-
| suited in the execution in February
| 1905, OF an agreement whereby OH
cials appointed by the United States
| government were to collect the GUS
toms receipts and after paying 40 per
| cent OF the same to the Dominican
authorities were to apply the remain
ing 90 per cent TO the liquidation OF
the outstanding indebtedness.
1t will not have been forgotten how
bitterly the president was criticised
for his action in the premises. He
was charged with having exceeded the
bounds OF his constitutional powers
and for months the ratification of the
Dominican treaty was delayed by the
obstructive tactics of the hostile mi
nority in the senate. All this while
however, the arrangement which hat
been effected was being faithfully ap
piled and was working a beneficial
} transformation in the condition whicl
had previously prevailed. The trans
formation is now complete and tn
consequent improvement in the pol
: tics and finances OF the country ha
been immense. The Instructions an
revolutions which were formerly 1t
+ chief curse have practically ceased
This is illustrated by the sign'ican
! statement that whereas few year
+ ago 40 per cent of the total revenue
0 of the republic, then about $2,500,O 90,
8 were applied to the suppression OF q
t tempts at the subversion Of the go
e ernment, the expenditures for that pu
= pose last year aggregated no NOR
than $3s.000. The difference is veI
II striking.
> In the matter of finance the advant
a has been no less conspicuous. On tn
Il point Receiver Pulliam gives some il
s. teresting figures. He states that tt
D. income for the current fiscal year wi
e not fall short of s3,94S.300. the large
st in the history of the republic. and
remarks that after deducting 1920
Ie 900 to be paid in monthly installmen
lie of 100000 for interest account al
.e amortization OF the new Dominica
a bond issue, the remainder available t,
IS government expenditure will excet
g. the entire federal income of but foi
o. years ago."
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17
WAS WOMAN OF CHARACTER.

The Empress An of China, whose
death was chronicled a fortnight ago
was the child of poor parents, and at
an early age was sold as slave by
her parents on account OF her poverty
She was beautiful, however, and be
came the wife OF the emperor for that
reason. but 1t was her superior mental
grasp that made her control so vel
$4,000 officials and nearly 270,000,00(
of people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17
NEleHBoRlNe TOWNS.

Polly Pry is back In Denver I'D
will start a society paper.
The San Juan Democrat Of Aztec
is reading the riot act to a few oiR
its people. I
James Doyle, the mining man, Is in
the Mancos country looking after East
Mancos properties.
The Citizens bank of Pagosa Springs
shows deposits of over 100000. Pretty
good for youngster.
The trial of Harry DeVotee for the
shooting of Mike O,Donnell. will not
be tried until next spring.
Alamosa papers are kicking siren
uously because the Globe Express Co.
has cut off free delivery.
The San Antonio mine OF Red Moune
tain shipped during the summer sea
son ore valued at 100000.
Ouray Plaindealer is making Wig
orous howl against the apparent pol
icy of the new Democratic state ad-
ministration to sidetrack the Demo
cratic press in matters of appoint
ments, and permit Speer to be 1T.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17
MELANGE OF MERRlMENT.

She--Darling, do you love me?
He (kissing her rapturously and re
peatedly)-Do l? l wish you were a
two-headed girl. That's all | can say
London Tit-Bits.
What is the name of your eldest
brother?"
Il don't know"
"What?"
He was ns."-London Spare Mo
ments.
He called her a darling.
She called him dear,
And SO they were married
The first of the year.
And now the blooms faded
And dimmed is the gloss.
She calls him the master.
He calls her the boss.
New York Sun.
There used to be glory at this
season of the year in writing autumn
dithyrambs and rhymes of homely
cheer, of huskin' bees and punkin' pie
and all that sort of thing that rural
minded bards dope out the proper sort
of thing. But now we're getting older
and somehow we cart remember the
stunts we used to do in Indiana in
November. The country seems a chill.
ly place. too drear for joyous song
and when we try to sing the Muse will
get her facts all wrong. Are Hubbard
squashes shucked right now? Or is
the sorghum ripe? Is this the prope
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

If any of our readers think the COM
ing session of the Colorado general as
sembly is going to be lamb-like they
will be nightly mistaken. Already
the sizzling process has commenced
Patterson has his war paint on while
Speer is standing on ''his success" as
dictator. Speer will demand a Ger
tain line of action and rest assured
Patterson will oppose. It's going tc
be an interesting menagerie.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

time for snaring geese or shooting
tripe? And even II 1t isn't all glamour's
passed away that used to make us
rhyme about a gorgeous autumn day
The subject seems so unpoetical to us
that goodness knows it's nothing but
appropriate to treat 1t thus-in prose.
The inspiration flew the coop-it did
before we started. And the writer's
name is Ichabod-the glory is depart.
ed-Cleveland Leader.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Two South American cities. Buenos
Ayres and Rio Janeiro. have a popu-
lation respectively Of 100000 and
100000. but they are far more In
Innate with Europe than with this
country. Their passenger traffic with
Europe is fifty times az large MS with
the United States. The international
bureau of American republics has
large field for improvement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

La Plata county needs a poor farm
We trust the new board OF commits
sioners will Investigate conditions
fully and take steps to provide suitable
quarters for the poor and distressed
The Herald is willing TO stand it,
share Of expense.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

1t surprises the public to learn that
the cost OF the postal franking privi
lsgs last year was $42.000.0OO or more
than twice the amount Of the postal
dsncit. This lesk demands the prompt
attsatfou Of congress.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

We doubt If many maidens Will
try to emulate the New York maiden
who died the other day at the age OF
SO possessed of ten million dollars.
They would like the money but would
not liye 80 years without an oppor-
tunity of putting their cold feet on
some man for twice ten millions. AT
least there are none such around Du
range
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Three geologists respectively esti-
mate the age of Niagara Falls at 1000
years, $4,000 years and 100000 years.
There are times when science seems
to be pretty much the same as guess
work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Chairmack Mack has changed his
plans about running permanent
Democratic national headquarters
Starting the fourth Bryan battle with
campaign deficit is not an allurine
financial proposition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

That Connecticut man who adyer-
tised that he would for 30 cents re-
veal method Of getting rich quick
is eligible for membership In the
Ananias club. His answer to the peo-
pie who forwarded the price demand
ed for his recipe was work hard"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The morning paper declares Itself
In favor of the present government
policy of forest reserves. During the
campaign the paper lived lie by pub
fishing and upholding the dirty at
tacks of Democratic speakers and the
Denver Post. Dishonest politics.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

"Now that Maxim has perfected a
silent gun." says Puck. "shots will no
longer ring out In the darkness.
Nor on the frosty air." says the New
York Mail. Nor in rapid succession
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

A Richmond (va.) paper remarks
that II the Democratic party is to be
defeated again 1t should happen under
the leadership Of Democrat. not
Populist. The suggestion, after three
lessons, is worth thinking over.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The Venezuelan government has de-
cided to fire on the first Dutch ship
that commits an unfriendly act. Dutch
war ships should at once be cautioned
to commit their unfriendly acts long
way from shore.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

China has decided to send 1000 stu
dents to this country and four-hfths
Of the number will study manual arts
The Chinese also are waking up to
the value OF this rising branch of edu.
cation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

West Virginia's Taft plurality of
16.461 shows the emptiness Of the
claims that the state was In the de.
batable list. West Virginia and Penn.
sylvania are Of one mind on national
policies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

II there is suffering see that all re-
lief possible Is afforded. Deal with
humanity the way you would like to
be dealt with is maxim that should
be impressed upon every prosperous
healthy citizen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17
HELP ALONG THE CAUSE.

The Salvation Army needs your as
Stance. 1t will require considerable
cash as well as supplies to provide
fifty to seventy-five Christmas baskets
Then good deal of clothing is need
ed. Many children are going to school
with scant attire. dilapidated shoes
and no rubbers. Captain Mershon re-
ports number Of contributions as
follows:
Woodmen lodge ...............$1 $1,000
Knights of Pythias ............ 1000
1 ue Eterdlu ......... .....s. WV
Dan MacLean o.VO
Odd Fellow lodge ........... 300
Other lodges have announced inten-
ton to contribute. Dave Johnson cou.
tributes IS worth Of chickens. And
Captain Mershon says merchants who
desire can contribute supplies instead
Of money. This can be In eatables
clothing, shoes. stockings. rubbers. can
dies and toys for the little tots. etc.
Let Durango provide literally for those
/ Of our community who are unfortunsts-
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

John L. has been in the habit OF
knocking out those who opposed him.
but he has asked the aid of the courts
In disposing of his wife who seems
too much for him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Taft's plurality In California was
S6,906. In California, oregon and
Washington the Republican plurality
was over 10000. The Pacific state5
are more firmly Republican than ever
before.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Anything that restricts travel Is
bar to progress" says paper in New
York city. The railroads there agree
with this view, or they would not be
putting hundreds OF millions into ter
minals, centrally located.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Special Prosecuting Attorney Heney
of San Francisco could spend year
In Denver ferreting out the corrup
tion. 1t would take some time but
be well worth the money to find out
how many tens of thousands of dol
lars the city administration received
from the privileged gamblers and law
breakers
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17
GUILTY OF COMMUNICATING.

Passing counterfeit money IL NO
worse than substituting some unknown
worthless remedy for Folsy's Honey
and Tar. the great cough and cold
remedy that cures the most obstinate
coughs and heals the lunss. Geo. Z
Tiffany, Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Down in Sharon. Pa, a preacher
recently announced that he hoped all
the ladies' of the congregation except
the elderly ones would remove their
hats. 1t is needless to say that one
minute after his request was made
not lady in the church had her hat
IN
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

New York's supply of water from
the Catskills will cost s250.O0O.000 in.
stead of $161. 100000. as originally es
timated. 1t would cost Tammany sew
eral billions to construct Panama
canal
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The postmaster general states that
postal employees pay surety companies
100000 year and that the average
collections by the government from
surely companies and Individual
bondsmen is less than $4,000. A re
duction of rates to the employees
would be the fair thing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Democrats will try and make the
best of their opportunity the next two
years In Colorado because they realize
at the next election the state will
swing back into the Republican col.
umn
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

So far 100000 acres of coalbear-
ing lands have been located in Alaska,
and 100000 square miles OF the terri
tory are yet unexplored. II Texas
should ever be cut up into several
states Alaska could be depended on to
preserve the balance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Roosevelt may be honest enough and
still some Americans secured a Tit
tie" Panama swag. Hence Teddy
should walt until complete investiga-
ton is had and then go ahead and
punish libelers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Christmas, the great day OF peace
and good will, will this year find
Count de Castellane and Prince de
Sagan hating each other with the ma
lignity of rival vaudeville teams.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

1t took tremendous effort on Mr..
Bryan's part to carry Nebraska by
small plurality this year. If he should
claim a residence In Texas also he
can feel easier as favorite son.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

1t is only reasonable to suppose that
Haskell OF Oklahoma has subscribed
for the New York Sun and the In
dianapolis News, If his name was moi
previously on their lists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Boss Ruefs conviction may be fol-
lowed by the maximum sentence oil
fourteen years. In dealing with a
boss like Ruef the penitentiary cure
never misses fire.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

A swell New York hotel says that
hereafter no one will be permitted to
visit the art room after IL o'clock ex-
cept in evening dress. This means
partial undress. About that time Of
night people are thinking of undress-
inR
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Having become preacher, Pat
Grove says: 'Illgotten gold brings no
happiness" He Is not able. though
to back up his assertion with testi
monials from the officials Of the coal
and meat trusts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Mr.. Roots law practice is worth
100000 annually. while the salary
OF United States senator is only ST.
500. Mr.. Root is living for the sake
of his country and not for the pur-
pose OF piling UP wealth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The Republicans of New York an
nounce that they will permit Gov.
Hughes to make his own appoint
ments. In other words, magnanimity
will take the place Of disappointment
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The new mayor OF Atlanta was
nominated at citizens mass meet
ing and defeated the Democratic
nominee by over 5000. Georgia Is
showing a strong dislike for the Demo
cratic label on a ticket.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Perhaps the best way to end the
Boni-Helie nuisance would be to lock
the two in room and let them have
1t out with bean shooters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

A trip to Panama for Mr. Taft is
already planned to take place sooh
after the inauguration. Perhaps an
expert observer may be needed III
Cuba about the same time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

A New Jersey man has been fined
s25 for kissing another mans wife, A
curious feature of the case Is tnat
the man who was fined does not in
tend to carry 1t up to The supreme
court
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

A Pittsburg millionaire has offered
a reward for the return of his run
away wife, but falls to supplement II
with the usual mo question asked
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The precinct. county and state boss.
es will be out Of q job with de-
cent primary law. Hurry the day. La
Plata county has suffered like all other
sections Of the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

With eggs bringing 81 cents a dozen
In New York Some. of the actors In
that city are feeling much more com
Portable than they did while ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The Commoner newspaper is not
cutting mucA ics these days. Same
~ scold. Cheer up. Mr.. Bryan, and
instsuk yoar editorial vritsrs TO look
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

eastern.
Harry Ware was a passenger to Pa
gosa Springs today.
p. J. O'Donnell went to Mancos this
morning for few days on business
The Reading club meets with Mrs,
Edgar Buchanan tomorrow afternoon
Frank c. Dowell, ]. B. Gelwick, and
Ray Slaybaugh are visitors from ALI
son today.
C. II. Algert of Fruitland returned
last evening from trip to Denver and
eastern points.
John ]. Anderson came in yester.
day from Aztec and will be in town
for day or two.
C. Bament of the Pine River Lum-
Der company and Ed Allen came In
yesterday from bayfield,.
]. s. Turman, who has been In town
for a day or two on business, returned
to Allison this morning.
Mrs. ]. e. Grady and daughter, Mrs
F. A. Minis. left today for Modesto,
Cal. to spend the winter.
Attorney s. w. Carpenter was an
arrival from Mancos last night. and
left for Denver today. He expects 10
be absent about a week.
Mrs. C. Burns of Pagosa Springs, a
sister of Mrs. Louis johnson OF this
city, was operated upon at Mercy his.
pital this morning for abdominal tu-
mors.
Rev. Father Liciotti left for Arboies
today. where he will hold services. 20
Ing on to Pagosa Springs for Sun
day. He will probably return the first
Of next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. =. Harmon were
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

As II earthquakes. volcanic erup-
tons, and hurricanes were not enough
for the South Americans. they must
manufacture revolutions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The government should lose no time
In providing new land laws and regu-
lations for the protection of honest
settlerg
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The new Chinese emperor is report
ed to be very fretful child. Per-
haps the nurse in fastening on his
divine right stuck pin into him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The farmer should provide plenty
of feed for stock during stormy wsath.
err at least. 1t will pay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Congress will adjourn this week un.
I'll after the holidays. The poor over
worked congressman must be given a
rasf
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Mark Anoya, an Indian boy of about
twelve years of age came up last
night from Pennington. on his way
to the Fort Lewis Indian school He
was evidently returning from a visit
to his parents. who were somewhat
hazy as to the location of Fort Lewis,
Outside of his ticket to Durango and
little telescope containing his
clothes, the boy had no money or even
a ticket to Fort Lewis. He said he
didn't know whether any one was to
meet him in Durango or not. He also
said he had had nothing to eat since
morning. He was neatly dressed IN
the school uniform. and spoke wher
questioned, but 1t was difficult to gel
! much information out of him. AS For
Lewis could not be reached by tele
phone last night, II. l.. Moore ant
Fred James looked after the boy, TAX
Ing him to the hotel, and starting hin
off to Fort Lewis this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Christmas is rapidly approaching
Make up your mind to see that good
cheer prevails in every home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The Herald is responsible for much
Christmas cheer that will prevail In
and around Durango this year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17
Durango viii secure public build
ing--some time.

Denver needs 'Heneyizing." Paten
applied for the name.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Have you planned to relieve distrezs
during the stormy months. 1t should
be a pleasure instead Of a duty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

on the bright side of life. Remember
1912 will soon be here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

CREATING GARDEN CITIES.
One Of the most charming results Of
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Honesty should prevail in the con-
duct of every public office.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

p. J. ODonnell went to Mancos thi.
morning for few days on business
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Harry Ware was q passenger to Pa
gosa Springs today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Last Friday evening, in the First
Baptist church. Rev A. j. Finch gave
his lecture, "Uncle Sam at His Best"
For nearly two hours the speaker held
his audience under the spell OF his
splendid oratory All through the lee
ture were flashes of humor that de-
lighted the audience and kept them
from feeling the least bit wearied. We
trust the local committee will secure
the return Of Rev. Finch in the neal
future.--Latham Gazette. Latham
Kan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

w. s. Walker of the Eden ditch, his
brother-in-law, ]. X. Hines, and neph-
ew, w. H. Beck. came up from Aztec
last night. 1t rained steadily all day
yesterday in Aztec, making the roads
very bad. Mr.. Hines and Mr.. Beck
left today for st. Louis to spend Christ
mas. The former may go on to New
York City before returning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The Herald for al The ssvs
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17
lFrom Wednesdays paily.l

Major McDevitt went out on today's
eastern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

outgoing passengers this morning for
Florence. Colorado Springs and Den
yer, to visit their daughters until after
the holidays. They expect to return
about Jan. s.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The storm is general over a large
section of the country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

James Doyle, the mining man, Is in
the Mancos country looking after East
Mancos properties.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Alamosa papers are kicking siren
uously because the Globe Express Co.
has cut off free delivery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

tain shipped during the summer sea
son ore valued at 100000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The Citizens bank of Pagosa Springs
shows deposits of over 100000. Pretty
good for youngster.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The Reading club meets with Mrs
Edgar Buchanan tomorrow Afternoon
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The people of Durango are again
reminded that one David F. Day still
has note among Smelter City State
bank assets classed as doubtful. If he
would exercise half the decency and
honesty in paying this note as the
bankers are in paying depositors he
would have better standing in thi.
community.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The trial of Harry DeVotee for the
shooting of Mike O'Donnell. will not
be tried until next spring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

The San Juan Democrat of Aztec
is reading the riot act to few o14
its people. 4
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Polly Pry is back In Denver I'D
will start society paper.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. Harmon were
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

John F. Nudge of Storm Lake. Ia.
was an arrival last night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

C. F. Jamison, representing the ad-
vertising department of the Daily Min
ing Record, published in Denver. was
in the city yesterday, looking after
the interests of his newspaper. Mi
Jamison returned home this morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Those interested In the handsome
piece of drawn work should be at the
Brunswick parlors this evening at
o'clock to congratulate the one wht
gets 1t.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-17

Frank c. Dowell, ]. B. Gelwick. ant
Ray Slaybaugh are visitors from ALI
son today.