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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
DR.. osLeR so YEARS OLD TODAY.

NEW YORK, July 1S.-Dr. William
Osler, the Oxinian, who In an address
at the John Hopkins university In 1906
was widely quoted as saying that
mans best usefulness is past at 80
and that most men ought to be chloro-
formed at 60, entered upon his 6Oth
year yesterday.
Did he call for the chloroform bot
tie and give his instructions as to the
kind of epitaph? No; not he. He call
ed for coffee and rolls, remarked IL
was fine day and read all the poll
tics in the morning papers. Then ne
dressed himself and walked to the
office and was soon hard at work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
SWITCH
ENGINE
Runs Over and Kills
Teamster in Den yer
Yards

DENVER, July 1S.-Henry North,
employed as a teamster by H. ]. Mad
dox Co., ice dealers, was instantly
killed in collision between Denver
& Rio Grande switch engine and his
wagon, at the crossing of West
Twelfth avenue this morning
He escaped the wheels of the pass
Ing train. but was struck by a chunk
OF Ice weighing more than 500 pounds
His skull was horribly fractured
How the accident happened nobody
knA0s. The engine crew assert-and
their claim is borne out by two eye
witnesses--that they gave the warning
signal as they approached the crossing
but North paid absolutely no attention
and kept on driving. They believe
North was either asleep or unable 10
stop his horses when he realized the
danger. Not until Coroner Hollins
holds an inquest will the question of
responsibility be decided
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
AS OTHERS SEE US.
Favorable Impressions Of Durango and
the Region of Which II Is the
Mefropotie

Favorable impressions OF Durango ana
the Region of Which It Is the
Metropolis.
DR.. William Bayard Craig will carry
back to Denver and disseminate
among his wide circle NJ acquaint-
ances a very favorable report of Du-
range, southwestern Colorado and that
portion of New Mexico, commercially
and socially united with Durango. He
has made good use of his time. Ar
irving on Saturday evenings train
from the north he preached for the
Christian church Sunday morning and
evening, went to Pennington on Mon
day where he Joined Rev. John C.
Hay, who had preached at Aztec and
Pennington the previous day. Thence
by carriage, with Mr.. Willard Marsh
and Mr.. Hay to La Plata, thence on
Tuesday to Aztec, where several hours
were given to inspecting the Aztec
ruins and meeting Aztec citizens.
Thence to Durango by Tuesday after
Moons train. Taking the train to
Trimble Springs he spent the night at
the hotel and tested the hot baths.
. "Wednesday morning returning to this
city he set out in the afternoon with
MIR. Marsh, who planned one of his
commercial trips to suit the occasion,
Dayntlu, BOlHs via lut uppct
Florida where they fished for an hour
in the waters of the Florida. The
night was spent at Bayfield, Thurs
day morning he saw the Grommet
country, interviewed the Indian in
terpreter at Ignacio and returning to
Durango by the Florida mesa road,
viewed that splendid farming district
Friday morning the doctor went TO
Silverton, returning the same day.
After spending Sunday in Durango
he proposes to journey homeward via
the Rio Grande Southern, 1t being a
special desire to stop and take in the
Mancos ruins II time will permit.
This rapid survey of our region has
caused DIR. Craig to form high opin
ion of its resources and attractions
DR.. Craig came to Denver in 1883. I'm
der his able ministry the Centra
Z Christian church was built up from {
small body to one OF the leading Chris
tian forces OF the city. Then goini
out to South Broadway he and hi
gifted wife devoted three years with
out salary to building up the Soutl
broadway Christian church, leaving !
housed in one of the most beautiful
and complete church edifices in Den
veE For five years he was chan
J, c140r of Drake university at De
AZ 1foines. la. The institution was great
~ prospered under his administration
For the last f1ve years he has serve
. second term with the Central churc
81 Denver. For the past two year
he has been president Of the Unio
Ministerial association OF the capitf
city Identified with the educationt
hand charitable. as well as the relig
,.xeqa work Of Colorado. DR.. Craig wa
H'.e Of the most prominent speaker
}4.Ahe recent struggle for social be
terment and civic righteousness
Denver. During his long residence !
Colorado he had made himself 4
miliar with nearly all parts Of th
state except this southwest. He e,
presses himself - greatly please
~ egtsot aAl fertility q oaf aGsisu
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
NEW YORK WOMAN SUICIDES
ACCOUNT OF POOR AEAITt

NEW YORK, July 18.-In the home
of Samuel Freidland. real estate
dealer of Brooklyn, his wife, Susan,
was found this morning with a bullet
hole in the right temple. BY her side
was 2-year-old son, Abraham, who
had In his hand a revolver with which
he was playing. For a time it was
supposed that the baby had found the
pistol in the apartments and had killed
his mother. Mr.. Freidland. when ne
reached home. said he was sure 1t was
suicide because his wife had often
said she would either have to recover
her health speedily or she would com
NIT suicide. Mrs. Freidland was. 2S
years old
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
THE SOCIAL SWIM.

Social events again began with q
wedding on the first day of the week
AT noon on Sunday at the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. N. Norton, the
brides parents. In Pennington. N. NJ
Mr.. ID. X. Mckinney of this city was
married to Miss Georgia Fisher Nor.
ton. They were attended by Mr.. Mus
ser of Durango and Miss Katherine
Norton.
The bride wore her going away
gown. becoming costume of natural
pongee with brown trimmings.
After the ceremony which was wit
messed by number of friends OF the
family and some Durangoites, sim
pie but dainty luncheon was served.
The bridal couple took the train for
Durango that afternoon, accompanied
by their Durango friends, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bob Lowe. Messrs. Moody. Berri and
Musser and Miss Katherine Norton.
That evening the groom entertained
the bridal party and number OF
other friends at dinner at the Strater
hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinney left next
morning on the eastern for visit to
the groom's brother at Kansas city,
after which they will go ON to New
York city.
Mr.. Mckinney has many friends In
Durango in both business and social
circles. For some time he has been
connected with the Graden Mercantile
company of this city. being in charge
OF the mems clothing department. Du-
range people do not know the bride so
well as they hope to know her later
Their friends wish the young couple
long and happy life.
The Monday Whist club did not
meet this week.
Mrs. Il A. Lowe entertained the
Tuesday Whist club this week, at her
home on Fifth avenue. There were
three tables, the invited guests being
Mrs. Gus Roberts of Nampa, Idaho,
Mrs. Gagg, Mrs. Fisher and Miss Kath-
crime Norton of Pennington.
Thursday afternoon Mrs. AL Bernard
Of SCI Third avenue gave card party,
which was a charming affair, in honor
of Mrs. Gus Roberts of Nampa, Idaho.
rhe pleasant rooms of Mrs. Bernard's
pretty home. were beautifully deco
rated with roses and sweet peas, a
lifting background for the ladies'. who
ooked like white roses themselves, In |
heir dainty gowns.
There were three tables, the game
being 500. The first prize, Japanese
oahsy bowl, was carried off by Mrs,
sam Sloan, while Mrs. McClaren was
for her Ill luck with smaller
bowl, also Japanese in design.
Lovely refreshments, for which Mrs.
Bernard has long enjoyed an enviable
equation, were served.
This afternoon Mrs. A. l.. Nathan
Is entertaining at cards. There are
TWO tables.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
Papa-Tom. what's in the mail to.

Papa-Tom. what's in the mail to-
night.
Tom-Nothin' much. except another
dun to pay that doubtful note at the
Smelter State bank.
Papa-You tell the new d. m. to
quit putting that kind OF mail In our
box.
We offered to quit for $1,000. John
told us TO go to. We are willing to
take less now. The temperance peo-
pie have failed to come to time All
we have received was a back handed
resolution from Pagosa
Sss
Col Night-Tom, you told me the
other day II / would keep quiet on
this temperance business Kellenberger
would get his associates In the busi-
ness to dig up. I am getting tired
| OF waiting and am becoming more
convinced than ever they are making
fool OF you, and If was not your
father-in-law ! would add they would
| not have far to go.
Tom, the Obedient-Well, John did
| say he would see me at that time and
the other day when | reminded him
he said he meant he would see me In
h-before he would give one cent even
II your thirst increased tenfold Kel-
lenberger says your influence is on the
wane and that 1t is doubtful II you can
! control your own vote let alone that
OF anyone else.
| Col. Night-Stop It. l won't have
another word. / am going Into Bal
sey's and when l return will write
u hot one on the beauties of temper
ance. | can always write a temper
ance article SO much better after
have tanked up.
Papa Is feeling pretty well, thanh
you. Have Just returned from Bal
Our next issue will have some hot TEN
perance articles.
Tom-Col Night, that was a bat
break you made about the price O
sugar the other day.
Col. Night, OF Black Flag Fame
bad break? Not on your life. Hav,
you observed the big run Of advertis
ing we are having. You see sucl
things work both ways. 1t pleases tn
farmers and makes them believe tn
Muck Rake is looking after their in
! terests and the merchants increas
, their advertising. It's great scheme
, Tom.
Papa-Tom, let the cleaning OF thos
, spittoons go until night and get GU
and see II you cannot make q raise
am getting terribly dry.
81 go
II the bank pays out, Kellenberge
: refuses to dig and the light franchis
: goes through We will be ready 10 o,
eupy hat lot Hood gave ~.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
UNUSUAL DowN.Poua..

Between 11.30 and 1920, with only
a few minutes between, Durango had
the heaviest rain. lasting an hour, for
years. The streets were flooded and
the waterways were unable to carry
off the water. Water poured down
from reservoir hill and flooded the
east part OF town. but as to damage we
have not been able to ascertain. Some
First street Easements suffered from
water.
The storm was accompanied by
some hail. It was mostly local, extend.
Ing above Animas City Always. only a
Few drops falling ut Trimble and the
same to the west of us at Hesperus.
The storm travelled eastward and q
heavy rain II reported on the Florida
mesa
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
Col. David Fitem Night. Editor

The editor Of the Muck Rake has
been indisposed the past two weeks.
First came the Fourth OF July and uf
course we had to celebrate. At first
we were against celebrating but the
committee having come around with
big adv. the proposition looked diff
ferent. Then week before last we
sent our son-in-law to Denver, hoping
he would lose himself or follow the
circus off. because II there is a Ounce
Tom is one. Muck Rake readers re-
member the muddle he made of his
political mission two years ago and
how we read the riot act to him after
he dared mention Alva Adams favor
ably. But we are DEPRESSING. We
started out to say that after two
weeks we have bucked on the harness
and we are going to make things live
ly for a time. We are going to make
1t exceedingly hot for the bankers
They are our only hope. We are go
ing to insist on them going to trial
the Sd day of August and to this end
look out for hot scotch the next two
weeks. Then we are going to regulate
the price OF groceries, especially su-
gar, to say nothing of electric light
and other matters. So be sure and
watch for the Muck Rake hereafter.
Papa-Tom, run down to the receiv-
er's office and get that copy regard
ing the bank situation. We must make
1t hot for the bankers.
Tom-Dont you think 1t rather raw
for the receiver to be furnishing 30
much copy for the Muck Rake and
also that obscure weekly sheet. The
people are talking about 1t.
Papa-The people be-well, you
know what Barnum said about the
people. And we must stand In with
4 the receiver. Haven't we had two
long and useless advertisements, and
you know every dollar of increased in
debtedness makes 1t SO much harder
for the bankers to dig and make good
Then we have been promised several
rich rake-offs If the receivership is
continued. To permit the bankers lo
come to an agreement is out of the
question because 1t would then cur
tail our revenue. Hurry up and tel
the receiver after this to get his copy
in early.
The summer months are fast pass
ing and the time for election will
soon be here, and Tom has yet beei
unable to reach the ear of the electric
: light people and there is more della,
because Matt is in Texas with the Ell
herd and when he comes home will
/ be wearing antlers and may gor
, some II pushed too hard.
I'll 80
Il The way to build up Durango 1
to send east for sugar even II you d.
: receive tw0-thirds corn meal. The gre
= oerymeu do not advertise In the Muc
RakA
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
NEsoHsoRlNo TOWNS.


Mancos and Rico ball teams play
ball tomorrow.
Mancos will have farmers insti-
tute the first day of August, two weeks
from today.
C. o. Clark has sold his Cortez Her
aid to Hubert Hall who will continue
it as Republican paper.
Pete Mcclellan is In Cortez for the
purpose of figuring on a new school
building which that place is contem-
plating.
Pennington is to the front with two
Republican clubs, one styled the Taft
club and the other the Andrews club.
Get together. boys.
Aztec Index says Indian Commits
sloner Luepp is in this vicinity and
will visit Fort Lewis for the purpose
OF selling the buildings there to the
state OF Colorado for a normal school
Go away from home to hear the news
| John F. Bauer has a large number
OF strawberry pickers picking the ber
ries as fast as they get ripe and fol
the same he finds ready market ir
Mancos and vicinity. Mr.. Bauer ha,
about three acres of as fine berriei
as you will see in southwestern Colo
rado. says Mancos correspondent o
the COrteZ Journal.
The sad death Of John Goodwin a
Flora Vista by drowning is reported
Mr.. Goodwin went out to irrigate earl
last Friday morning and an hour late
was found dead in the big ditch.
Is supposed he was overcome by a
attack Of epilepsy and fell into tn
ditch. helpless. The funeral occurre
Saturday. A wife and children sui
vive. The family had recently move
here from Oklahoma. Deepest syn
pathy gees out 70 thsm.-Astsc Il
L
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
PERSIAN REVolUTioNISTS
OVERCOME BY TROOPS

ST. PETERSBURG, July 1s.-Novoe
Vremya this morning publishes dis
patch from Tabriz, Persia. declaring
that the revolutionlsts had been over
come by government troops, and that
horsemen of Rachin Kahan are now
pillaging the town with violence and
murder.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
U. s. souATTER FROM WYoM-
ING STRICKEN IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO, July 1s.-Clarence Don
Clark. n United States squatter from
wyoming. who was stricken with a
nervous collapse at the Auditorium an
mex last night, is reported as greatly
improved and able to be about again
today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
DEcoMPosED
BODIES TAKEN FROM MINE

HANNA, Wyo., July 1S.--Thirteen Of
the nifty or more bodies which have
been In No. l mine since March were
brought to the surface today by ex-
pert miners who had for week been
forcing their way down the west slope.
Those bodies found at the mouth or
entry OF No. Q mine were partially
buried under debris. All are In nm
advanced stage Of decomposition, max
Ing Identification impossible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
RICHLY DRESSED WoMAN's
BODY FOUND IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO, July 18.-With three dia-
mond rings on her fingers and clasping
purse containing five IS bills the
body OF fashionably gowned woman
was found in the lagoon in Jackson
park today. The letter IN" was en-
broidered on linen handkerchief. On
thd fnside of the. YOman's glove was
j. g. Brant, st. EUSis." She is thought
either to have committed suicide or to
have faEen from the bridge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
LITTLE BOY DIES FROM
HAVING TEETH EXTRACTED

CHICAGO. July 1S.-After having
four teeth extracted by travelling
dentist yesterday, 4-year-old Stuart
Hassler was taken violently Ill and
died two hours later. James Fowler.
who has been selling tooth ache rene
dies at tent was arrested.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20

The Animas Power company have
their electric power line completed to
the Koehler tunnel. This tunnel IL
one of the great enterprises Of the San
Antonio. This is another OF the Red
Mountain companies that was willing
to tell the world what they had and
what they expected to do, through the
columns of the Denver and eastern
dailies. during the Denver convention.
Such advertising cannot fail In bearing
rich results for the property and sec
tion as well. The San Antonio is now
shipping about ten twenty-five-ton cars
a week and this will be increased
during the month.-Miner
The Animas Forks region is hum,
ming just at present and matters are
very promising for q heavy season 4
accomplishment In the way OF devol
opment work on some OF the most
prominent properties. besides the
opening up Of many new prospects
The Columbus people shipped car
load of high grade ore this week and
anticipate good returns. Duke and
Roberts are sackfng car Of ore from
their properties near the Flagstaff
cabin. for shipment. W. A. Tripleti
has made an excellent gold strike or
his claims, and things are looking bet
ter every day. AnlInas Forks Is bouni
10 come to the front. and very likeI,
before snow flies this winter. Parties
owning properties In that section
should take notice.-Miner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
PEARY OFF FOR FROZEN
NORTH; is CONFIDENT

SYDNEY. July 1S.-Commander
Robert Il. Peary sailed today on the
steamer Roosevelt in another attempt
to reach the north pole. His last re.
mark as he went over the ships side
was that he expected to accomplish
his purpose.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
cHIcA HAS BIG STORM
AFTER A TORRID DAY

CHICAGO, July 1S.-rhe torrid Ct
yesterday eliminated last night In
wind and thunier storm which brought
relief and several casualties. At the
height of the storm huge tent shel.
tering 1900 Chatuaquans at Chicago
Heights. was blown down on the heads
of the multitude. Four persons were
hurt. Today the weather is Just en-.
durable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
WALDORF AsToR CANDIDATE
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

PLYMOUTH. Eng. July 1s.-waI-
dorf Astor, the eldest son OF william
Waldorf Astor. was chosen today rs
the conservative candidate for mem
Der of parliament from Plymouth at
the next general election.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
ON WAY TO
COLORADO SPRINGS

CHICAGO, July 1S.-Frank II.
Hitchcock, chairman of the Republican
national committee left Chicago at
9:05 n. IN. today for Colorado Springs,
where he will confer with Republican
leaders on Monday and Tuesday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
DENVER MAY BE RE-
PUBLICAN HEADQuARTERS

DENVER, July 1S.--It is thought to-
day that Frank Hitchcock will make
this city one of tlzu -four Republican
national headquarters. Salt Lake, Chi
cago and New York being the other
three. Hitchcock arrives from Colo
RADIO Springs tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20

An adjourned term Of district court
convenes Monday with Judge Pike
presiding. The bounary line dispute
Will come up for hearing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20

G. II. H. Kramer and family, long
time residents OF Silverton. expect to
locate in Grand Junction In the near
future. Seeking q lower altitude.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20

A nice line Of hammocks at Rich
sy's. Bee our I'd.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20

II you want to buy or rent piano
call and see Hahn. He will ix you up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
COLORADO NEWS

The Hyman Confectionery company
of Denver is in financial trouble.
Bryan is undecided whether to take
the stump or not during the campaign
Senator Teller is blamed for the
defeat of an appropriation for the
school of mines according to the re-
port of the secretary, F. ]. Galbreath
Jr.
The county commissioners of Mesa
county have purchased nineteen vot-
ing machines, which will be used this
fall. Mesa is the first county on the
western slope to install voting ma
chimes.
Hail fell to depth OF six inches
Thursday afternoon over the southern
part OF Las Animas county and espe-
cially In the vicinity of Beshoal juno
tion, small station twenty miles
south of Trinidad on the Colorado &
Southern.
A decrease In the price Of lumber
for building purposes has been an
nounced at Grand Junction. The de-
crease amounts to from 25 to As per
cent and is causing much comment as
that city Is supposed to have harbored
the strongest lumber trust In the west.
Fifty Of the business men of Paonia
have subscribed 5000 each to create
fund to enlarge the present munic
ipal electric lighting plant. The pres
ent plant has been owned by the town
only two years, but 1t will be entirely
inadequate for the needs of the town
this fall when the fruit crop begins
to move.
According to a dispatch to the Pue-
bio Chieftain Governor Harper says
Ala would not have been hung had
he made public his confession 1t is
said public sentiment has greatly
changed in Denver since Ala told
the reason for killing the priest, al
though 1t is claimed 1t was case
of mistaken identity. Alias confes-
sion was that the priest had ruined
his family and had also been intimate
with other women and had come to
this country to escape being killed
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20

The question OF receivership OF the
Gold King company will come up in
the adjourned term of district court
Monday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
ITEMS FROM slLvERToN PAPERS

Woodmen Of the World will give a
grand ball at Miners Union hall Mon
day night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
At Durango, In tho State Of Colorado, at
the close Of business July 10. 1908.
RRcnTrpCRS

State Of Colorado,
County Of La Plata,
I.wM. p. VALE, Cashier Of the above nsmsd
bank, do solemniy swear that tho above state
ment 10 truo TO the bost OF my knovlodre aud
belief. WIN. r. VALE, CAAhieF.
day Of July. 1903. 7'77I = ,'--7 - #
~ oonnission expires August "a MI,
CsEAL) ALFh4D y AnP
Il aSa!sHifs SS:siI
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20

The Hyman Confectionery company
of Denver is in financial trouble.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

The chairman or ;he Democratic
congressional committee says he will
not make public campaign contribu-
lions and over this came near having
a parting of the ways with Bryan.
The Roman Catholic mission at
Chippewayn lake, Athabasca, north
west of Winnipeg. was totally destroy
ed by fire with all supplies and twenty
dog teams. While in flight from the
burning building two priests, Father
Poltras, In charge, and his assistant,
were drowned at Smiths landing on
he Athabasca river.
The capture OF wild woman In
4iregg county, in northeast Texas, by
| posse of citizens, reveals strange
md weird story and clears mystery
II ten years standing, for the woman
has been identified as the wife OF a
once prominent farmer who disappear
I'd from her home In Sapine county
tcn years ago. Her name Is Mrs. Mar
tha Wilkes. She was 25 years OF age
when she left her husbands farm, suf-
fering from a mental affection over re
ligion, and was supposed to have met
death In the Sabine river. The hus-
band spent fortune searching for her
dead body, and advertising for her.
but without results. Five years ago
he moved from Texas and went out
west.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20

CARDINAL GIBBONS OFF
FOR LONDON AND ROME
BALTIMORE, July 18.-Cardinal
Gibbons sailed today for Naples. He
will proceed thence to Rome and Lon
don.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20

Read Herald want ads.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20

Senator Teller is blamed for the
defeat of an appropriation for the
school of mines according to the re.
port of the secretary, F. ]. Galbreath,
Jr
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20

Bryan is undecided whether to take
the stump or not during the campaign
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20

Mancos and Rico ball teams play
ball tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20

IA ssiss Mss u ,'asAa.'A
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20

Pete Mcclellan is in Cortez for the
purpose of figuring on a new school
building which that place is contem-
plating.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-20

C. o. Clark has sold his Cortez Her.
aid to Hubert Hall who will continue
it as a Republican paper.