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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

BY the latest table Taft's plurality
in the entire country is 1,176,561, the
worst defeat Bryan has yet met with.
He was beaten In 1896 by COL ,S54 and
in 1900 by s65.496, receiving 176 elec
toral votes in 1906, 155 in 1900 and
1862 in 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

All the machine politicians In New
York declared that Hughes could not
be elected II nominated for a second
term. The Hughes plurality of TO-.
600 shows how much a machine es-
innate is worth when the people cast
a full vote.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

The new British cruiser Invincible
made the unexampled speed of
twenty-eight knots an hour on her
trial trip covering eight hours. None
OF the ocean greyhounds have yet ap-
preached this remarkable figure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Mr.. Hisgen assures the country that
his party will have great momentum
in 1912. The country is SO busy fill
Ing orders. with every wheel turning
that 1t has no time to talk to Mr.
Hisgen unless on the subject OF axle
grease
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Begins to look as If we are going to
have a Merry Christmas and a very
Happy New Year in Durango. Turn
ing loose in the neighborhood Of two
hundred thousand dollars is enough
to make any community of six thou.
sand people happy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

The Baltimore American states that
$4,000 votes. chiefly Republican. were
thrown out in the recent count In
Maryland by election judges who
claim that. under the law. they were
improperly marked. On a fair count
the American asserts. the state would
have given Taft 10000 plurality In
stead of splitting its electoral vote
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

A German steamer just launched
has room for $3.50 passengers and n
crew of 400. The leviathans could
pour an enormous quantity of foreign.
made articles into this country If
there were no protective tariff.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

About the end Of January the Amer
lean troops will sail away from Cuba
again. leaving the government In the
hands of the administration to be
elected this week. The Cubans will
certainly be lonesome. but the i'm.
portant question is II they will feel
peaceable,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

1t is estimated that next years pro
duction of automobiles will be $4,000
II Edison redeems his promise of a
cheap storage battery runabout the
figure will be multiplied two or three
times.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Canada is pushing on steadily with
Its ship canals. and In this respect is
unquestionably ahead Of the United
States. But there will be nothing
slow about Uncle Sam when he takes
hold of the waterway business In
earnest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Bryan says no Is not disappointed
But II one will take the time to read
the editorial brieflets he will note a
sarcastic tone that does not become
one who is satisfied with results.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Along the Upper Ohio the people are
waiting for little more water to
float millions OF bushels Of coal to
market. Six inches more would an.
swer the purpose. which furnishes
good argument for the waterway i'm.
proYers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

The corn crop this year Is worth
a billion dollars more than that of
1896. Farm profts are doing their
share toward bringing about the de.
sired rural uplift.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

An Eastern paper says the society
standard of an income is $4,000 a
year. exclusive of charities and travel
ing expenses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

The mass of voters would feel more
contented II Uncle Joe Canon was sue
ceeded by speaker more In touch
with Republican politics.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Walter Wellman proved to be very
poor guesser in the matter Of the way
the election was going in Ohio and
Indiana.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

The way industries are starting up
since the election is pleasing to the
laboring men. The effects will soon
be- felt In Colorado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Soulmates seem to be able to WELD
chairs and rolling pins with as much
color effect as the oli-fashioned va
riety of angered spouse.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

beneficial. Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts will
either go to Arkansas Hot Springs o
Mineral Wells. Tex.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. X. Chapman wen
to Cortez this morning to spend tn,
winter. Mr.. Chapman may decide tt
put on an automobile line between
Ccrtez and Dolores next spring.
George N. Raymond went to Denver
this morning on business. Mr.. Ray
mond expects to meet Mrs. Ray.
mond who returns from a trip east
about Nov. 23. accompanying her home
next Tuesday.
| Mrs. Henry Krumpanitzky OF Man.
cos. is In town for a few days, visit.
Ing her relatives, Mrs. s. w. Ray
mond. Mrs. Cobb and Mrs. Pike. Mrs
krumpanitzky is having dental work
done. and shopping little ON the side
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Thompson and
mother. Mrs. Emma Thompson. were
arrivals last night from Kanorada, on
the state line between Kansas and
Colorado. They went out on the Red
Apple line TO Pennington today, where
Mr.. Thompson will go into business.
The case of Codendo Garcia, charged
with the murder of Manuel Lopez, on
July last, came up at 10 o'clock to.
day in the Juvenile court before Judge
Clements. This morning the jury was
impanelled, and as we go to press
this afternoon, witnesses are still be-
ing examined.
George Thompson is. like most other
people, having trouble on account of
the shortage Of cars for shipping MIR
Thompson has been waiting two weeks
for cars to ship his lambs, and ex-
pected to ship today, but was notified
this morning he would have to hold
them over till Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. IL. G. Bolllnger and
son were arrivals from La Plata last
night. This morning Mrs. Bollinger
went to Denver to spend a couple OF
months with her sister. Mrs. Charles
Wigglesworth. Mr.. Bolllnger and
Clyde, who accompanied her this far
are in town today and return home
in the morning.
Mrs. Steve Rodgers of Silverton
went to Pennington this morning to
attend the wedding of her sister, Miss
Esther Newton. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Newton. of Farmington
formerly OF Silverton. Miss Newton.
who is well known in Silverton, Is to
wed Clifford Crum, d. & X. G. agent
at that place. The marriage takes
place on Thanksgiving day at the
Newton residence In Pennington.
This morning Mrs. Harry Pearson
of Bayfield, was driving buggy across
Tenth street Just by the court house
when motorcycle came up behind
the team and scared the horses, with |
the result that one OF the animals fell |
down In the sewer, breaking the pole |
as he well. 1t looked for a time as
though theer would be terrible acci. |
dent. Mrs. Pearson, however, seemed |
cool and collected, held firm
ly to the lines, and stayed in the bug
gy. Mrs. Wilmer. who was with her,
also sat still. Men ran from all di
rectors, and by filling up the sewer
with boards and other things, made
sloping stairway up which they finally
coaxed the frightened horse The ami
NAL was barely scratched, and no In.
jury was done to the buggy, outside OF
the broken pole. Undoubtedly much
is due to Mrs. Pearson's presence of
mind and steady nerves. Had she be
come frightened and dropped her lines
very serious accident may have oc.
Cured.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

pint and guart--by the quantity only
on Thanksgiving day until noon. so
| get your order In early. After the
holidays. the fountain will open up
with all the new and best on the mar
ket. both in hot and cold drinks.
A. NJ. West OF Strong City. Kans.,
and s. W. Herring OF Pueblo. arrived
on last nights eastern. They are look
ing over this section with view of
locating. They will probably remain
in town for day or two.
The Allison school is progressing
favorably under the direction of Miss
Bessie Kellog. There Is n large en-
rollment. No other scarlet fever cases
have developed. than those confined
to the two families. Allison Is a Joint
district, onehalf being in Archuleta
county. All the fever cases were In
families located on the Archuleta side
of the line, so were not reported In
La Plata county.
About seven o'clock yesterday morn.
Ing, when John Males. the transfer
man. was hitching up his team. one of
the horses Kicked him in the head, In.
flicting severe scalp wound and
slightly fracturing the skull. The
blow struck with such force that Mr.. |
Mailas was unconscious for some time |
DIR. Hurd dressed the wound. which |
is not dangerous, although 1t will keep |
the sufferer at home for time.
Late last night, In the case OF Ro.
cendo Martinez, tried in tho Juvenile
court for the murder OF Manuel Lopez, |
at lgnacio last July 4. the Jury re-
turned a verdict OF not guilty. The
trial was very interesting, and occu
pied the attention of the court, from
10 o'clock In the morning until late
last night. George w. Lane. district
hth'i my NiNtt, tOluutltu Tue pEOSeCus
lion. and Barry Sullivan was for the
defense.
The members OF the Durango high
school basket ball team went to Man.
cos today TO play against the home
team this evening. Mrs. W. c. Lies
puhapp chnnernnod tba ornud ~ II
Temple. professor of history in the
Durango high school. the coach, also
accompanied the team. Mary Spear
James McGillis and Glenn Stevens
went along to root for Durango. The
girls took along the mascot, as well
MS everything in the line of pennants,
streamers. etc, that they convenient.
ly could. 'Rah! for Durangol
%
County Superintendent Mrs. Pulford
besides the Allison school, also visited
he school near the Mesa mountains
about five miles south OF Ignacio. Miss
Nettie Everett, the teacher. was for.
merly in the Indian school work. and
Taught In the Ignaco Indian school for
.wo years. The district has no school
house, but hold school In building
oaned them by c. l.. Herbert, the as.
,ayer, who also owns the land on
which It stands. There were sixteen
pupils present on the day Mrs. Pull
ord visited. and three children absent
A large enrolment. when we remem-
ser what short time 1t is since there
we're no people living in the district
1t ALL The rapidlty with which the
county is being settled is amazing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

The papers of the entire southwest
are loud in their approval of the set
tlement of the Colorado State bank
affairs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

And to think Bryan will have less
than one thousand majority in Colo
rado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

President Roosevelt has every rea.
son to feel happy these days. Most
any one would be happy If they were
In his boots.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

AS yet no congratulatory kilograms
have passed between Bryan and
Hearst.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

The last number OF the Commoner
carries the name of w. ]. Bryan as
editor and proprietor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Very little is heard of Governor Has
kell these days. Gone to meet For
aker.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

My young friend, there are many
things in this world that 1t doesn't pay
to do.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Former Queen Liliuokalani is com
Ing back with her claim to Hawaiian
crown lands.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Colorado Springs thinks it is big
enough to have special charter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Muzzling the kaiser may not prove
an easy job.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23
LOCAL NEWs.
o.

(From Thursdays DailyA
Joe Prewitt was an outgoing passen.
ger on todays eastern for Denver.
City Engineer II. T. Henderson left
for business trip to Atlanta, Ga. to.
day,
e. E. Hatcher came up from Farm.
ington yesterday and left for Pagosa
Springs today.
| Attorney Reese McCloskey went to
Aztec this morning to appear in land
contest case.
| Major H. NJ. Randolph returned to
Mancos this morning, after a couple
of days in town.
N. L. Hayden. who was In town
yesterday on business. left for PagoDa
Springs today.
Miss Grace Dalton of Aztec was In
town over night on a shopping trip
She returned home today.
Tim Carr, who has been in town a
couple of days on business, returned
to Pagosa Junction today.
Mrs. Thos. Atterbury went to He's.
perus today to spend a few days with
her daughter. Mrs. w. Underhill.
II. T. Thomas. who was in town
yesterday to attend the funeral of
Mike O'Donnell. departed fof his Cor.
tez home today.
Levi Haney, who has been spending
the summer with his aunt, Mrs. NJ.
A. Moore. in this city. departed today
for his home, in Belleville, Kans.
Mrs. Dell Johnson, who has been iu
Durango for a couple OF months visit.
ing her brother, Harry Lawson, depart
ed for her home in Cripple Creek to.
day.
G. w. Denison. manager of the Pride
OF the West mine on Galena mountain
came down from Silverton last night.
He went to Denver this morning.
J. c. Copeland returned Tuesday
from a trip to Pagosa Springs and
Edith, in the interests of the La Plata
Investment and Insurance company.
Abe Bunce and wife came in on last
nights Southern from visit with
friends in Mancos and Dolores. They
we're at the Palace overnight and went
out on this mornings eastern to Pue-
bio.
F. W. Boot, the cattle man, came In
from Mancos last night. He is unable
" SeCuie CdfS " buip NIB Cdtue, anu
accordingly went to Denver this morn
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Cooper of Silver
ton came down On last evenings train
They left this morning for Denver
where they will make their home In
the future.
Fred McCarty and J. II. Masoyish re
turned to Alamosa yesterday for cou
pie of days in town. The gentlemen
are employees OF the Denver & Rio
| Grande.
A marriage licence, was issued yes.
terday to Chas. b. Reid and Mary ]
Swenk, both of Mancos. Rev. Mr.. Dog
gett tied the knot last evening at the
Episcopal parsonage.
| Miss Ethel Sheets accompanied her
uncle. J. e. Ptolemy to Mancos today
tOT . snort WE'LL MT. ftObcIuy Whs
In town yesterday to attend the fu-
neral OF Mike O'Donnell.
John Gilbert and mother left this
morning for MCntrose, where the latter
will visit her daughter. Mrs. John Rob.
inson for some time. Mr.. Gilbert will
go on from there TO Denver.
Mrs. Hans Aspaas and Mr.. Aspaas
mother. arrived from Fort Lewis last
night, and went on to Ignacio this
morning. Mrs. Aspaas will visit with
her sons family for a time.
superintendent T. J. Crowds OF the
Tomahawk mine came down from La
Plata last evening. Mr.. Crowds went
out on the eastern to Denver today
en- route for Cincinnati, o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Roberts leave
next Monday for the south to spend
. the winter. Mrs. Roberts has been af
flicted with inflammatory rheumatism
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

The Pagosa Springs papers speak
highly of the work of Judge Holbrook.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

George N. Raymond went to Denver
this morning on business. Mr.. Ray.
mond expects to meet Mrs. Ray
mond who returns from trip east
about Nov. 23, accompanying her home
next Tuesday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

e. E. Hatcher came up from Farm.
ington yesterday and left for Pagosa
Springs today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

(From Thursdays Daily,
Joe Prewitt was an outgoing passen-
ger on today's eastern for Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

MIR. and Mrs. A. X. Chapman went
to Cortez this morning to spend the
winter. MIR. Chapman may decide to
put on an automobile line between
Ccrtez and Dolores next spring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

City Engineer II. T. Henderson left
for business trip to Atlanta, Ga. to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

pint and quart-by the quantity only
on Thanksgiving day until noon. so
get your order In early. After the
holidays. the fountain will open up
with all the new and best on the mar
ket. both In hot and cold drinks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

beneficial. Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts will
either go to Arkansas Hot Springs or
Mineral Wells, Tex.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

A. NJ. West OF Strong City. Kans.,
and S. w. Herring OF Pueblo. arrived
on last nights eastern. They are look
ing over this section with a view of
locating. They will probably remain
in town for day or two.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Roberts leave
next Monday for the south to spend
the winter. Mrs. Roberts has been af-
flictsd with inflammatory rheumatism
sad . change viii doubtless prove
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Attorney Reese McCloskey went to
Aztec this morning to appear In land
contest case.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Major H. NJ. Randolph returned to
Mancos this morning, after couple
of days in town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

G. w. Denison, manager of the Pride
of the West mine on Galena mountain
came down from Silverton last night
He went to Denver this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Cooper of Silver
ton came down On last evenings train
They left this morning for Denver
where they will make their home In
the future.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

F. W. Boot, the cattle man, came in
from Mancos last night. He is unable
to secure cars to ship his cattle, and
accordingly went to Denver this morn
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

N. L. Hayden. who was In town
yesterday on business. left for PagoDa
Springs today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Mrs. Dell Johnson, who has been In
Durango for a couple OF months visit
ing her brother. Harry Lawson, depart
ed for her home in Cripple Creek to
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Mrs. Thos. Atterbury went to Hes.
perus today to spend few days with
her daughter. Mrs. w. Underhill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Levi Haney, who has been spending
the summer with his aunt, Mrs, NJ.
A. Moore. in this city. departed today
for his home, in Belleville, Kans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

superintendent T. J. Crowds OF the
Tomahawk mine came down from La
Plata last evening. Mr.. Crowds went
out on the eastern to Denver today
en- route for Cincinnati, o.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

II. T. Thomas. who was in town
yesterday to attend the funeral of
Mike o'Donnell. departed fot his Cor
tez home today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Tim Carr. who has been in town a
to Pagosa Junction today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Miss Grace Dalton of Aztec was In
town over night on shopping trip
She returned home today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Fred McCarty and ]. II. Masoyish re
turned to Alamosa yesterday for cou
pie of days In town. The gentlemen
are employees of the Denver & Rio
Grande.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Abe Bunce and wife came in on last
nights Southern from visit with
friends in Mancos and Dolores. They
we're at the Palace overnight and went
out on this mornings eastern to Pue
bio.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

J. C. Copeland returned Tuesday
from trip to Pagosa Springs and
Edith. in the interests Of the La Plata
Investment and Insurance company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Bolllnger and
son were arrivals from La Plata last
night. This morning Mrs. Bollinger
went to Denver to spend n couple OF
months with her sister. Mrs. Charles
Wigglesworth. Mr.. Bollinger and
Clyde. who accompanied her this far
are in town today and return home
in the morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

A marriage licence. was issued yes.
terday to Chas. b. Reid and Mary ]
Swenk, both Of Mancos. Rev. Mr.. Dog.
gett tied the knot last evening at the
Episcopal parsonage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-23

Mrs. Henry Krumpanitzky of Man.
cos. is in town for few days, visit.
ing her relatives, Mrs. s. w. Ray.
mond. Mrs. Cobb and Mrs. Pike. Mrs
krumpanitzky Is having dental work
done. and shopping little on the side
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-05-07

want to die; go to church and worship
God" Oh, God, may we struggle to
live as pure christian life as did our
dear old mother, so that we may walk
through the valley aud shadow of death
and fear no evil. How comforting it is
to those she left behind to know that
when she closed her eyes on the beau
tiful things of this earth that angels
were waiting at the golden gate to vel
come her into the celestial home to
meet her loved ones gone before and
dwell with them eternally.
She leaves three daughters to mourn
her loss. May God help us to live so
that we can meet our dear old father
and mother with their unbroken family
where parting is unknown and our
Heavenly Father, the Great Ruler of
the universe, will proclaim the good
news. Chou hast been faithful over
a few things; come and abide with us,
in the mansions l have prepared for
you" n. E.. Il.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-05-07
Jack Dayton, of Shelbyville, is visit
ing relatives in the city.
Golden Wedding

Mrs. Mrs. W. A. Sparks celebra'
ted their golden wedding, on April %,
at their home on Maple street. Fifty
years ago they were.-married IN Jones'
boro by Rev. Nathaniel G. Taylor, and
have walked side by side happily since,
being blessed at intervals with little
pleasures, three of which are still liv-
ing.
"Uncle Billy" is one Of the oldest
printers in the state aud has worked
the hook" many a day i'll The Comet
office, and his good right hand has not
yet forgotten it's cunning.
Here's looking at you, Uncle Billy,
and may you live to get that diamond
ring we are going togive you when you
are Is years married
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-05-07

Have you used DIR. Fahrney's Teeth
ing Syrup? It is the whole thing. Ba-
bies like it. Cures all stomach troubles.
Rev. Clarence Hodge rendered his
resignation as pastor Of the Main street
Baptist church, last Sunday, on &C.
count of his health, but the congre-
cation decided to give him q vacation
instead and this was accepted.
Mrs. j. @. Treadway, Mrs. Elizabeth
Hayes and J. @. Chase, James Austin,
D. ID. Miller, P. Henson, Isaac P.
Chase, Geo. II. Duncan and E. @. Mil
lard are the Washington county wild.
ows and Confederate soldiers just add.
ed to the pension roll.
The medal to be given to some stu
dent of Science Hill school for the
highest grades and best department is
now on exhibition ct VIM. Silver & Co.'S
jewelry store on Main street 1t is
solid gold and the most beautiful that
has ever been given here.
We are general agents for the cele.
brated Champion mowers, binders and
rakes. You know their quality and if
you contemplate a purchase this season
you should place your order now while
it can be filled from stock. Barton
Mountcastle Hardware Co.
s. G. Williams and J. T. Cecil have
gone to Washington to represent John
son City shippers before the Interstate
Commerce Commission when the ques-
ton of discrimination of freight rates is
to be taken up. A mass OF testimony
was taken here some time ago and it
will be urged before the commission.
Mrs. E. G.. Lyle has been very ill at
the home Of Hon. Robert Burrow, in
Bristol, since Wednesday of last week
Sunday her condition was such that an
operation was fonnd necessary, and it
was successfully performed by Drs.
Vance, Rogers and Cowan. Since
then her symptoms have good and she
is slowly recuperating.
Rev. s. A. johnson, former pastor OF
the First Baptist church here, but now
of Gate City, Va, was in town last
Monday afternoon. Mr.. johnson came
here for the purpose of having VIM
Silver fit his eyes with glasses, but the
short time he spent in our city shook
hands with many friends who were de.
lighted to see him looking so we'll.
The illustrated booklet issued by the
Commercial Club describing johnson
City and surroundings is free to every
member of the Soldiers Home. If any
members wish to send their friends a
cepy they can get one by either calling
at the Commercial Club room or al
VIM. Silver & Co. 8 store, where it will
be cheerfully and gladly given them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-05-07
Republican Primary

The republican primary last Satur-
day selected candidates for county
officers as follows: For sheriff, Arthur
Hartsell 1007,J. T. Hawkins Sl8; Trus-
tee, Jessie Smith 1,S48, G. A. Reeves
1922; Tax Assessor, H. @. Jones 6l3,
Sam Shields 556, Decker 400. The re
turns were canvassed Monday and
Hartsell, Smith and Jones declared
the nominees. J. L. Hawkins was not
willing to accept defeat because of GER
tain irregulations alleged to have oc-
Cured and Ihas announced himself a
candidate for sheriff, claiming to be the
regular nominee in consequence eli GER
tain prediction agreem ents that were
violated.