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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09
SENATOR ouooENHsIM.

| The Democratic papers made Sen
ator Guggenheim the issue in the late
election, and several thousand Repub
licans believed the stories published
In the Post and others papers. The
fact remains. however. that Senator
Guggenheim was not the issue. Jesse
Mcdonald was the choice Of the Re
publicans Of every faction and he
would not have been controlled BY
Senator Guggenheim or any other Sc:
of men. He would have been for the
state Of Colorado.
Again. whether you like Senator
Guggenheim or not, he was able to
secure more money for Colorado in.
stitutions during one short year than
Senator Patterson during six years
and we will add that what Colorado se-
cures during the next four years will
come through Senator Guggenheim
II Durango secures . public build.
ing 1t will not come through Hughes
or Democratic. members Of the house
~NAN ehAS wan oo ~ iao VI oNcIy bcCtlOu
OF the state. Hughes and the members
of the house from Colorado will not be
able to get much from an administra.
tion they have abused and will fight
In this respect Colorado Republicans
made grieyous error. Even the poor
est makeshift Of a Republican con-
gressman would be able to accomplish
more for Colorado than all the Demo
Gratis elected. This is history. There
fore, Colorado will have to depend on
what she obtains In way OF federal leg.
islation and financial aid in way of
public buildings. matters of irrigation,
ETC., through Mr.. Guggenheim and as
senator he should receive decent treat.
ment at the hands Of the people and
different sections If they hope to re-
ceive recognition in Washington
Again, whether you like Senator Gug
genheim or not mark our words, what
Colorado secures will be through his
efforts and we have faith that he will
take pride in looking after the vel
fare Of this state, notwithstanding
slanderous press.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09
ILLINOIS AND OTHER OIL STATES.

Illinois is the third state In the union
in the production Of petroleum, accord.
ing to figures furnished by the United
States geological survey. and In Sc
curing this position she has made q
most remarkable. not to say sensa.
tional, record.
In looking over the tables of pro
duction we find that for the first ave
months of 1906 there is q blank. and
then there are the returns for June OF
that year, which amounted to 6,52l
barrels. From that time on there was
a steady increase to the close of the
year, and the total came to 181,084
barrels. This figure was exceeded in
the single month Of May, 1906, when
the yield was 167.746 barrels. In that
year the total came to 1897 $50 bar.
rels. This was but little above third
more than the production for the sin.
gle month of October, 1907, which
amounted to 2.S63,s12 barrels. And
though that was the largest showing
for any month Of the year. the yield
In ten months out OF the twelve was
more than million and q half bar.
rels. and the total was 24.2s1.S .S73 bar.
rels.
In 1905. as our state geological sur.
vey points out, Illinois was practical
ly non-producer." In 1905 she rank.
ed ninth among the states. and in
1907 she was surpassed only BY Okla.
homa and California, Oklahoma, which
ranks first had a sensational increase
also. She was far below California
in 1906. but went ahead of that state
In 1907. her production being more
than doubled. For the two states the
record Of 1907 Is: Oklahoma, 4l.30O.-
I49 barrels; California, 3S.74s.s75 bar.
rels. The percentage Of increase for
the three leading states was: MI
nois. 1929; Oklahoma uncluding a
slight portion Of Kansas). 111.58; Cali
forniu. 20.0s. Only three other states
show increase for 1907 and were states
Of very small production. A regards
the question Of value, which depends
not only upon the output but upon
the variation in price for the different
fields, 1t appears that the Oklahoms
product was worth 317,sI2,342; ILL
nois'. S16.432.s47. and Cslifornia's bu,
s14,699.956. In this comparison Cali
fornia ranks sixth instead Of second
among the states. and the old fields Of
Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio
make a big showing.
Concerning the output OF the entire
country. the United States geological
surveys publication on The Produc
tion OF Petroleum in 1907" says: "Ths
total product Increased from 1875, ,4ss.
9Ss barrels In 1906 to 166,0s5. 1895 bar
rels In 1907. The increase shown fol
1907 over 1905 is ss.6o1Sss barrels, o.
more than the total product of pc
troleum In any year up to 1889"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09
THE SUPREME COURT.

The most regrettable thing OF the
election was the defeat of the Re-
publican members Of the state su-
preme court, and this was brought
about solely by the action Of the state
central committee and the consequent
Denver row. The result of Tuesdays
election gives the Democrats control
OF the supreme court for at least six
years and possibly longer providing
the men elected live.
At the preesnt time 1t looks like Pat.
terson had won, but we have no doubt
that the newly elected members will
nnd 1t convenient to turn Patterson
down because we have too much faith
in the honesty Of the average man to
believe men elected to such honorable
positions will be subservient to any
man or Newspaper.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Coston. has been placed on splendid
basis. Old debts contracted under q
Democratic board were paid and taxes
reduced. Not only this. the county
has permanent system OF roads
which will no doubt be continued as
We know Mr.. Reister is committed to
the present policy of permanency. The
Herald has nothing to take back in its
support of Republicanism in La Plata
county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09
IMMIGRATION AND EMIGRATION.

Immigration was less by s0.45s In
September. 1908. than 1t was In Sep
tember, 1907. For the first nine months
OF the present year the loss was 762..
367. In May alone It was 14S.56o. and
the percentage Of loss was much hsav-
Ter In that month than 1t was In Sep
tember. 1t is to be noted also that
September made better showing than
either July or August. Last year the
number OF immigrants admitted was:
July. s7.132; August. ss,s25; septsmr
ber. 9S.e94. This year the figures are:
July. 1850; August. 27.7s2; septem-
ber. 3s.23S. That the record for 6sp-
tsmber indicates revival We CANNOT
say. but It has been eQuaIsd this yeas
only In April. . month ordinary o1
great immigration. whose Agurss fsll
from 14s.1Ss IN 1so1 to <1.11% h 19eo
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

In few days the politicians will
begin figuring on presidential possi.
bilities for 1912. One election is hard
ly settled before plans for the next
are under way. Too bad the presi
dency is not for one term and that
eight years. The country would be
more stable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The Herald remarked some weeks
ago that man by the name of Ham.
lin would not be elected United States
senator. Guess we we're not far wrong
Hamlin received what was coming to
him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The main thing to be regretted in
the landslide is the control of the
supreme court by Tom Patterson. But
maybe the judges elected will have a
mind of their own and dare to do
right Notwithstanding Patterson's bun
co
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Word comes from Elkins, W. Va.
that the duke is to receive $1,000, 900
In cash on the day the marriage takes
place. Why doesn't King Peter wake
upf He might. by offering the crown
prince. get some patriotic American
to pay off the national debt Of Servia
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The Herald has never stood in with
Fabian 1t has held right along II
guilty he should be punished along
with Dave Day who is equally guilty.
The Herald stands today Just where 1t
stood before election.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

umns with slush regarding the Hams
scandal. The usual insanity plea will
be worked again. although the insanity
dodge seems to have been worked TO
frazzle. Why not be game and stand
on your rights or take your medicine
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Colorado politics will be run on a
different plan two years hence as the
Democrats will undoubtedly pass a
primary law. They must do SO or re-
main condemned forever in this state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

No matter II La Plata county voters
were In favor OF change In state
and national affairs 1t seems mighty
strange they would stand for some
of the work they endorsed by their
votes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

A Philadelphia physician advises
women to smoke cigarettes for the
benefit Of their nerves. 1t may be that
she thinks women who smoke ciga-
rsttes will at once quit II they can be
convinced that smoking is good for
them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The enviable record made BY the
present majority Of the board Of coun.
ty commissioners will bs recalled in
years to come. Mistakes were prob
ably made at times. but tho county,
according TO figures published By John
TIA papsrs eaa nov NJ their col
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

A doubt as to Taft's election never
entered our mind. He was a GER
tainty from the moment Bryan was
"peepul" when 1t comes to electing a
president
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Idaho remains in the Republican col.
umn. Bryan was only able to snatch
Colorado. Nevada and Nebraska, and
the Republicans have only themselves
to blame for Colorado. They amde it
possible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Chairmack Mack will not do any
prophesying for some moons. AS a
political prophet he is failure. He
simply followed In the footsteps OF
Jones',
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The Republican party of Colorado
will be benefited by the defeat OF
Tuesday. 1t will take on new life and
new methods.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The laboring men of the country
outside of Colorado, know on which
side their bread is buttered and voted
accordingly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The Democrat will continue to fool
the people until some day they will
have their eyes thoroughly opened
But 1t will be expensive.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Bryan cannot charge corruption
the matorities are too large. 1t wal
the vote Of labor and capital com
bined for stability and prosperity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

It's a cinch the Democratic party
will now relegate Bryan SO far as
the presidency is concerned. There
will be no fourth battle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The Democrats have 1t In theii
power to give Colorado clean ad
ministration. 1t remains to be seer
how far this promise will be carried
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Colorado is Republican. The
scratched ballots indicated this. But
Republicans concluded this was good
time to make a change.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Had Hughes been defeated In New
York 1t would have been blow to
law and order and good government.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09
LOCAL NEWa.

L
county.
|
| LOCAL NEWS.
(From Thursdays Daily)
| Otto Mears and wife came down
from Silverton last night. and left for
Denver this morning.
| s. W. Pingrey left for Pagosa
Springs today to conduct United States
district court, which convenes tomor.
| row.
Miss Margaret Gilmore returned to
her home ut Flora Vista this morning
after pleasant visit with friends in
Durango.
Mrs. e. w. Gates departed to Kinks.
Vile. Mo-, today to settle up some
business. She will return In about
| a month.
A. X. Chapman of the Durango Nov.
city works went TO Dolores today on
business. He may decide to remain
all winter
N. w. Hammond Is advertising for
| first-class blacksmith. Here is an
opportunity for steady job for some
good man.
Mrs. ]. Gregory, mother Of Mrs. E.
c Lightner. who has been visiting her
for few weeks. left for her home In
Denver this morning.
Miss Ethel Hood. daughter of NJ.
and Mrs. A. F. Hood of this city. went
out on today's eastern to Denver, to
attend business college.
Miss Lucy Sherman arrived last
night from Rocky Ford. leaving this
| morning for La Posta on a visit to
Miss Geneva Masters.
ID. A. Hughes, a mill superintendent
In Rico, was an arrival on last nights
Southern. He left today for Colorado
Springs to visit his family.
Hood & Ames have Just received
three carloads of monuments. which
may be seen on the vacant lot on the
| corner OF Ninth and Second.
| Miss Edna Taylor. who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs David Il. Ire.
land. for about year. departed for
her home at Palmyra, Mo-. today.
| Mrs. Bessie Roscoe and Mrs. A. M
Ferguson went to Denver today. Mrs
Ferguson will make her home there in
the future, and Mrs. Roscoe will visit
for month or six weeks.
Rollin Ritter, who came In last night
from Denver with his father, b. w
Ritter, and brother. Paul, left foi
Pennington today. Rollin is an EN-
ploye OF the government reclamation
service.
Miss Mary Prewitt came In from
Denver recently and is visiting hel
aunt, Mrs. Sam Wall Mrs. Prewitf
and Miss Helen are on a visit to Mrs
s. S. oakford (nee Gentry Prewitt,
at St. Joe, Mo.
II Mrs. Lizzie Severn and son, Frank
departed for Arlington, Kan. today
In response to a telegram stating tina
Mrs. Severn's mother is very i'll.
Charles Hoagland and family cam
in from Red Mesa yesterday afternoon
: Mrs. Hoagland and the children wen
to Silverton on visit to her daughte
for week or two.
Mrs. Margaret Skeen made . pleas
ure trip to Pennington this morning
D She expects to return tomorrow as ia
, as Cedar Hill, where she will spend
e few days with Mrs. Newton.
D %
0 When the news came In that Cor
!. gressman Warren A. Haggott had gon
down with the bunch we were almot
e tempted to go and take a drink.
!. was worth the price.
D -
= Mrs. David Swickhimer Of Rico lei
= for Denver this morning on a visit
relatives. Mr.. Ewickhimer. who =
eompaais4 her ~ far ~ Durango r
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Mrs. H. E. Black and little daughter
was an arrival from Cortez last even
Ing. where they spent the summer
with Mrs. Blacks parents. They de
parted for their home at Fort Col
Inns today. Mr.. Black was formerly
county superintendent of schools for
among the educational people of this
county. He is now principal of the
La Porte avenue school in Fort Col.
Inns. NJ. F. Miller. whom many Du.
range citizens will remember. since he
conducted number OF Institutes In
this district a few years ago. is super.
intendent of the Fort Collins city
schools.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

And Hughes was elected along with
the Taft electors In New York. A
righteous proceeding.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

"Fingy" Conners. Democratic state
chairman of New York. can now take
a rest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The Democrat will not quote from
the Buffalo Times any more The
Times is owned by Chairman Mack.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

There will be complete change
in Colorado politics and management
two years hence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Football continues to furnish much
more work for the trained nurses than
is provided for them by Balkan wars
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Give Colorado a good primary elec.
tion law and the political atmosphere
will be changed for the better.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

So Chairman Mack is going to re.
organize the Democratic party. Has
undertaken big job.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The Republican political bosses who
opposed Hughes can now come in out
of the rain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The Herald Is pleased to know that
Ignacio precinct went dry" Keep 1t
that way for all time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Colorado will not stand gag rule.
This much was settled Tuesday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The Democrats viii now have {
opportunity to make sood.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The net Socialist who steals San
Juan county primaries will know what
~ n ~ asai2st,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The country at large Is safe for an.
other four years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Hughes may be the Republican NON
inee for president in 1913.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The Bryan raxKle did not 20 In tn,
east II It did in Colorado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Miss Margaret Gilmore returned to
her home ut Flora Vista this morning
after a pleasant visit with friends In
Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Ohio was never In doubt so far a
we were concerned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

There is one consolation-there will
be no general election for two years
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The people ruled again on the Com.
moner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

From Thursdays Daily)
Otto Mears and wife came down
from silverton last night. and left for
Denver this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

s. w. Pingrey left for Pagosa
Springs today to conduct United States
district court, which convenes tomor.
row.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

f. r. Swayne and wife left for Az.
tee today. F. II. went on business and
Mrs, Swayne for the outing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The Herald has cut of and some
Autographs of Warren A. Haggott It
will sell cheap, either for cash or on
time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Colorado and Kansas are about the
only states hat "a ha elssssl With
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Murphy's crowd sat down hard on
Bryan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

this district a few years ago, is super.
intendent of the Fort Collins city
schools.
CF'rom Fridays Daily.)
J. 8. d. Hopkins came down from
Hermosa today on his way to He's
perus.
Roy Hall was In town yesterday on
business and returned today to his
home in Chama.
f. r. Swayne and wife left for Az
tee today. F. II. went on business and
Mrs. Swayne for the outing.
The Herald has o cut of and some
Autographs of Warren A. Haggott 1t
will sell cheap. either for cash or on
time.
Mrs. Il. Hensley came up from Az.
tee last night, anG continued TO Ala.
mosa this morning to spend a few
weeks with friends.
Good government is desired above
all things by The Herald and to this
end the Democrats just elected will
have our support.
Mrs. James Whitehead of Aztec left
this morning for Cambridge. Neb.,
where she will visit her father, II. L.
Tallmadge for a month
The Denver Post is taking credit for
the victory. 1t was the Republican
state central committee that gave the
Democrats the victory.
L. PlantZ was an arrival last even
ing from Denver. who went to Cortez
this morning In search OF real estate,
especially ranch property.
The Socialist vote in La Plata coun.
ty fell off surprisingly. The Socialist
leaders figured on about 700 votes
It. is doubtful II there vera 300.
Mrs. NJ. A. Bardin. the owner OF a
millinery store and also restaurant
at Mancos was In town over night on
business. returning home this morn
ing.
.
A. A. Keith and Forrest II. Sparks,
both connected with the Sparks-Moore
Mercantile company Of Pagosa Springs
who have been In town for couple Of
days on business. returned home to-
day.
The Herald has not had to send the
editor Of the Democrat a check for
$40 as offered the other day. Queer
how some people turn down easy
money when only simple affidavit is
required.
Mrs. T. d. Burns, Miss Harris and
Miss Katherine Powers came down
from Trimbie this morning to spend
the day. Mrs. Burma and Miss Powers
are on a pleasure trip at the Springs
for time.
Mrs. A. r. Lewis mas peen quite III
for the past two weeks. She took
cold while on trip to Cortez and has
also manifested symptoms Of ptomaine
poisoning. Mrs. Lewis is a trifle bet
ter today.
g. p Rice came in on the eastern
;. last night from Denver, and went or
I to Pennington today where he and his
father have recently purchased lant
and will go into the sheep business OF
a large scale.
I A. O. Pollock, an employe Of tn,
r United States Indian service. witt
Headquarters at Washington, d. c.
arrived last night from Denver. an,
left for a visit TO the Indian Schoo
, at Ignacio this morning.
a 8. H. Hall, Jr.. who vas in tow
for a week or SO on . vacation lef
for Aztec this morning. where he
4. connected with the popular America
e house, now under the efficient mar
II agement Of @. w. Stone.
There is great rejoicing In San Jua
county over the local election It wa
II again illustrated that dirty work q
% the primaries viii not always win-n
Q matter II the party u backed By
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

J Colorado does not want a repetition
: Of the Oklahoma guarantee law.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Roy Hall was in town yesterday on
business and returned today to his
home in Chama.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

the solid south where the people do
not rule"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09
(Frum Fridays Daily }

J. 8. d. Hopkins came down from
Hermosa today on his way to Hes
perus.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Durango friends of Judge and Mrs
John Warner will be sorry to learn
that their daughter. Effie, Mrs. Thos
Drysdale. died yesterday morning at
IL o'clock. at Ely. Nevada. The tele-
gram did not stale the cause of death,
which evidently was sudden. since,
just a few days ago, Mrs. Warner
received letter from her daughter
in which the latter referred to her
good health. The body will probably
be shipped to Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Mrs. e. W. Gates departed to Kinks.
Vile. Mo-. today to settle up some
business. She will return In about
month.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09
| turned to Rico today.
%

Miss Florence Brewer. eldest daugh.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Brewer OF
this city was an outgoing passenger
to Denver, where she will take a
course In the Barnes Commercial
school. Miss Brewer has for some time
been employed In the postoffice.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Mrs. L. Hensley came up from Az,
tee last night, anG continued to Ala
mosa this morning to spend a few
weeks with friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Mrs. L. Kleam came up from Ia
Plata, N. NJ. last night. and was the
guest of the Palace hotel. She went
out on this mornings eastern for Ross
City, Texas. to spend month or si1
weeks with her brother. Rufus Yer.
rem.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

The vote given Lindsey in Denver
Indicates the average voter knows
how to scratch. Lindsey ran inde
pendent, being pushed aside by the
political bosses, and he received about
as many votes as both the opposing
candidates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Mrs. David swickhimer OF Rico left
for Denver this morning on visit to
relatives. Mr.. Swickhimer. who &C
eompaAisA her - far a Durango ~.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Good government is desired above
all things by The Herald and to this
end the Democrats Just elected will
have our support.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Attorneys Horace w. Hawkins and
Almon E. Hart. both of Denver. and
c. L. Hendershot of Walsenburg were
In town overnight to avoid staying at
Pagosa Junction. They departed to
Pagosa Springs today to attend the
hearings before United States Commits.
sioner Pingrey.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

A. X. Chapman of the Durango Nov.
city works went TO Dolores today on
business. He may decide to remain
all winter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

8. H. Hall, Jr.. who vas in tow
for week or SO on . vacation LEI
for Aztec this morning. whero he 1
connected with the popular America
house. now under the efficient mar
agement Of @. W. Stone
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

There is great rejoicing In San Juan
county over the local election. 1t was
again illustrated that dirty work at
the primaries will not always win-no
matter II the party u backed BY .
large majority.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Rollln Ritter, who came in last night
from Denver with his father, b. w.
Ritter, and brother. Paul. left for
Pennington today. Rollin is an EN-
ploye of the government reclamation
service.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

Seeing the rest of the state went
Democratic and the legislature win be
strongly Democratic no doubt West
and Weaver will be able to secure
mere for this section of the state than
either Cline or McEwen. The same
principle holds good in this as ad.
vanced by The Herald In urging Colo
rado to go for Taft. This state would
command more attention II represent.
ed in the Republican column.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

A. q. Pollock. an employe of tn,
United States indian service witt
headquarters at Washington, d. c.
arrived last night from Denver. an,
left for a visit TO the Indian schoo
at Ignacio this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-09

When the news came In that Con.
gressman Warren A. Haggott had gone
down with the bunch we were almost
tempted to go and take drink. 1t
was worth the price.