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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
Charged With Muf-
dering Ragpicker

DENVER, Dec. 19.-Charged with
the murder of John Bonk, the aged
ragpicker, who was found dead in his
cabin at West Eighth avenue and Del
Aware street, Wednesday afternoon
with his skull crushed in by blows
from a stone hammer, John Reagon
ftranan of the city dumps, swas arrest.
ed this morning by Policemen Barr
and Davis. Chief Armstrong declares
he has evidence sufficient to convict
Reagon of the crime, and Information
formally charging him with murder
will be filed in the west side court
Monday.
Reagan and the old ragpicker had
been friends for many years and Rea-
gan admits he was in Bonk's cabin
for long time Monday He confess
ed he was in the cabin from $50
o'clock in the morning until 4 o'clock
in the afternoon or later, and that he
and Bonk drank half gallon of
whisky in that period. Reason is
about 55 years of age, and has been
in the employment of the city for
many years. He resides with his wife
and six adult children.
So. ~ as the police have been able
to leEfn, he and Bonk we're on friend.
ly terms. and the police theory is that
the murder was committed, If Reagan
was the murderer. in a drunken quar-
rel, or that Bonk. in his intoxication,
displayed money and that robbery was
the motive for the crime.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
Robbers Raided
Nebraska Bank

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 19.-Robbers
raided the State bank of Ceres, six
teen miles north OF this city early to
day. overpowered a boy who surprised
them at work, demolished the vaults,
secured $4,000 and escaped. The bank
was attacked at 1870 this morning.
Clearance Boyle. who was passing In
front OF the building was seized, blind.
folded and gagged. He was tied in the
bank and Cashier l.. Lead received
his first intimation of the robbery
when he found the boy this morning.
Wednesday night a bank in Chase,
Chase county, was robbed.
Thursday night banks at Keene and
Gibbons we're looted, the robbers get
ting $500.
James Malone, chief OF Burlington
detectives. this morning stated that
the same gang had undoubtedly rob-
bed all the banks. He believes they
are travelling In an automobile.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
COMING EVENTS CAST THEIR
SHADOWS BEFORE THEM

This proverb Is perhaps particularly
applicable in speaking of the children's
pantomine to be given at Red Men
hall on Dec. 80 and 81.
The play is being staged by Miss
Grace Evarts of st. Louis, In which
town she gave 1t twice with great
success. II is strictly a children's
play. inasmuch as practically all the
performers are children. Perhaps some
of those We call children would pre-
fer to be called young ladies' and gen
tlemen, but we feel sure the parents
still consider them as children. II is
not problem play. neither is 1t a
play with hidden or double meaning.
Il is intended solely to make you feel
pleased with yourself and the world In
general. aAr
The performers, as stated above. are
almost exclusively students from Du-
rango's schools, both the grades and
the high school. They have practiced
long and faithfully, and while too
much praise cannot be given to Miss
Evarts for her share In the under
taking. we must not forget that had
1T not been for the adapability and nat
ural quickness of her pupils. the pan
tomine would have been impossible.
The play is being given for good
cause; the partial raising of the heavy
debt under which st. Marks Episcopal
church is at present laboring; but
those who have gone to the trouble of
getting up this entertainment do not
want any Of you to feel you should
so only for the sake of charity" as
they are confident the performance in
Itself is worthy of the patronage OF
every citizen of Durango, olG and
young.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
DEATH OF AL. GRANT.

AL. Grant died at about $3.50 this
many friends. A week ago last night
Mr.. Grant was taken sick and when
A. E. Rose, the porter and all-around
man for Grant e. Davis, arrived at
his room early Saturday morning he
found Mr.. Grant suffering much pain
and DIR. Lackey was called who di.
rected applications that gave relief
Later in the day he was taken to
Mercy hospital. The pain and sick
ness was brought on by acute gastritis
and inflammation of the appendix. and
an operation was being planned az
soon as the patient could stand the
ordeal. The last few days Mr.. Grant
continued TO imp owe and all danger
was considered over. Mr.. Rose beirs
with him about $3.50 when he was In
excellent spirits, laughing and Joking
About $3.50 Mr.. Grant turned over ant
In some way ruptured the append,
from which moment his decline set in
| and while he recognized his partner
IT. e. Davis. who arrived at 1880
1t was simply by wave of the hand
After this he did not gain conscious
ness to speak.
Monday last he gave Alec Rose, VIII
has been with Mr.. Grant since tn
opening of the Commercial. informs
tion regarding his relatives and hin
self. from which we condense the 70
lowing: Mr.. Grant arrived In Denve
In 1872 and engaged In the show bus
mess. He visited different parts c
the state and built the old Denve
house at Breckenridge during tn
boom days OF that town. Some year
later he took his father and motht
to Salt Lake for the benefit of tn
latter's health Both parents died an
are buried In Salt Lake. only 81
weeks Intervening between the deaf
? OF the two. He leaves four sister
two being widows, one the wife OF u
: late Dave Cook, the famed Rocl
e mountain detective who died in De
yer little over a year ago, and Il
other Mrs. Sadie ]. Morgan. His 9th
sisters are Mrs. Trya Morgan. residii
e with her husband In Routt county, al
y Mrs. r. Il. Kirk. whose husband is
g we'll known Denver politician Of Il
Speer school. The sisters were Ike
posted and wired they would COZ
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
Train News

Train situation Is still bad 1t was
hoped to get Cumbres hill opened to
day but the snow plow was put out
of commission by the breaking of the
machinery upon reaching Osier yester-
day evening and this morning the ro-
tary used on Marshall Pass was start
ed from Salida and had Just reached
Alamosa at o'clock this afternoon
The management expects to have the
rotary at Osier ready for action in
the morning and will exert every ef-
fort to open the road late tomorrow,
but this is questionable as the track
is very icy and snow packed In be-
tween the rails.
The train leaving Durango this
morning turned back from Chama at
4 this afternoon and upon arriving
here at 9 o'clock this evening spe-
cIal may be run over the Rio Grande
Southern to accommodate the passen.
gers who are In hurry to reach Den.
yer. This matter is being considered
In Denver and interested people noti.
fed on or before 6 o'clock this evening
so they can be In readiness.
The snow brigade in the Animas
canon is making fair progress. having
passed the snow shed this afternoon
and expectations are that the road will
be opened some time tomorrow-pos
sibly by noon.
The blockade on the Rio Grande
Southern was raised late yesterday
afternoon and a through train will
three days mall and passengers from
Telluride arrived about O'Clock thii
| morning.
At best we cannot hope for an,
mail before Monday morning and may
be not until MonGay evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
Beet Growers
Want More Money

PUEBLO. Colo, Dec. I9.-The fail.
ure Of farmers OF the Arkansas valley
to realize generous profits on their
sugar beets the past season resulted
In movement by the Farmers Co
Operative and Educational union to
raise the price to IS ton flat or plant
no beets.
The executive board OF the district
comprising the counties of Pueblo.
otero. Bent, Proweers and Kiowa de-
cided to take the contract before the
sugar beet manufacturers and demand
80 ton and II not realized will mott.
fy the members they shall not plant
beets. Members OF the executive COM
mittee say 5000 farmers belong to the
organization in this district and that
the result this season is so discour.
aging that planters will stand as a
unit on the demand.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
DEATH oE MR.. DOLL

william, but better known as 'BilI"
Doll. passed peacefully into the other
world" at 10:30 last night at his resi-
dence to which place he was taken
the previous day from the hospital
after being informed that he could
not live. It being his wish to die at
home. Mr.. Doll was taken I'll two
weeks ago today and taken to Mercy
hospital. Almost from the first little
hope OF recovery was held out and
upon being wired two brothers came
on to be with him during his last days.
one, Jacob Doll of Galesburg. Ill. ar
rlving a week ago last night, while
Charles Doll. OF Grand Forks. Minn..
arrived Tuesday night. the last train
over the range this week. Deceased
was In his 47th year. He had been
In Durango being proprietor Of the
Antlers, the past seven years. He
was a quiet. unassuming individual,
and had many friends, being popular
member Of the Elks. In addition "a
the two brothers with him at the time
OF death he leaves q wife who care
fully nursed him. No children blssss<
the union. He is also survived by hi
mother, two sisters and another broth
er. who are at present In the east.
The funeral will probably take plac
Monday afternoon under the auspioe
Of the Elks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21

is one Of the neatest and most de,
lightful OF animals. 1t is crank in
cleanliness. 1t dimes with the care
of an epicure. 1t eats only the whit.
est and tenderest morsels. And its
flesh has qualities that can be com
pared only to terrapin at Its best. In.
deed, there are good people along The
Chesapeake-where all the best things
live and grow-who find in the well.
served muskrat satisfaction that is
equal to the diamond back. Only the
ignorant and the prejudlcei think diff.
ferently-and they may be educated
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
CHINA NOT FOR DISSECTION.

New York Post.
To the European nations which par
ticipated in the grisly Boxer carnival.
that event has proved also somewhat
OF an awakening. The tendency to
treat China as a corpse waiting for
dissection has almost passed away
The disposition to recognize in the
Chinese people rights other than thai
of buying western print goods and Il
Eliminating oil. is perceptibly growing
China's new infant emperor will prob
ably attain a ripe old age before thu
much-talked-of national awakening
is complete, but the situation In thu
far east today indicates that Chini
will, at least. be given a chance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
INQUEST TO BE HELD OVER
BODY OF CHIEF OF POLICE

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19.-The
coroner's office announced yesterday
afternoon that Dec. 81 had been set
for the inquest over the body of the
late chief of police, w. ]. Biggy, who
-was drowned in the bay on the night
of Nov. 81, and whose body was re.
covered Monday. AS there are many
witnesses to be examined it is possible
that the inquest will be put over until
later in the week, though the authori-
ties are anxious to begin investigation
Monday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
Voted to Go
On a Strike

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Members of
the Liberty Dawn Coach Drivers as
ISOLATION and United Teamsters of
America, representing 5000 drivers
and chaffeurs in this city, voted today
to go on strike unless certain de
mands which have been made upon
their employers are granted forthwith.
According to statement made today
by the secretary, 100 men employed
by one OF the large Liberty compnies
struck this morning. Upon the out
come of this movement, he said, will
depend the future action OF the en-
ployes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
ALL LOVELY AT sILvERToN.

SILVERTON, Dec. 19.-Splendid
weather and conditions are fine, the
people taking it easy until the road is
opened and regular travel resumed
once more The local electric plant
was placed in commission last night
and the town lighted. The wires OF
the lockwood Power company are
in service again and the mines en-
abled to resume operations. No ad
ditional snowslides reported. Both
railroads running from Silverton to
Gladstone and Silverton to Eureka
have been opened and trains running
on schedule today
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
KETTLES COMMENCING TO BOIL

The Salvation Army is putting out
their kettles as usual and those who
have not helped yet can put their
contribution In the kettles when they
go down town. The list OF those who
have given since we last reported is
as follows: F. o. e.. $5: d. of p, $5; F;
Mason lodge, $40; a. l.. Nathan. IS;
Mr.. g. A Scouton. 81; Cooke & Leiner,
81; Snyder-Lightner Co.. 81; J. Cope.
land. 81; j. w Buckley. 81 B. N.
Freeman, 81; Mr.. Harry Pierson.
sack potatoes; Mr., Clarke. l sack po-
tatoes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
WOMAN coNFEssEs HER
SHAME TO HUSBAND

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 19.-In the
presence of large crowd in the cir
cult court Pierce B. Wilson, who is
suing Mrs. Tabitha " Wilson for alb
solute divorce, told Judge Gorter that
few days after the birth of their
baby Mrs. Wilson confessed to him OF
her alleged relations with former Unit
ed States Senator George l.. yelling
ton.
After that" said Dr. Wilson, my
married life ended. To avoid publicity
and scandal gave Mrs. Wilson home
with me, but since the day she told
me that she had relations with Well
ington she has never been wife of
mine"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
MORE TROUBLE COMING
AT STATE SOLDIERS HOME

DENVER, Dec. 19.-The prospective
resignation of Colonel G. S. Aldrich as
commander, the preparation of charges
against J.. C. Cheney. the member of
the board of commissioners, and the
lively competition begun for the po-
sition of commander and two places
soon vacant on the board, indicate that
hostilities are about to break out anew
over the management of that much
tried institution. the State Soldiers and
Sailors home at Monte Vista.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
FOR THE coIFFURE.

Among the features of the seasons
we find decorations for the evening
coiffure. 1t has been for the past
three years entirely unnecessary to
4 wear ribbons or other ornaments in
the hair, but with the arrival OF the
current style came the desire OF the
Parisienne to forego her sumptuous
Jewels and merely wear the closely
draped satin gown with touch OF
color on her pompadour. OF course
this carries out closely the original
idea of the classic, for the Greeks, In
the age of Pericles, wore the draped
garments and the oft-sung fillet We
find the mention of this decoration In
the Aeneid and also in the songs OF
Homer.
And when the classic style was cor
rupted into directoire and merveilleuse
the decoration for the coiffure was
also adopted and is now again re
vived. Why not give such arrange
ment to ones friends as Christina
gift? 1t merely means the tying o
an artistic bow, the arrangement OF
pretty knot, and the gift is ready.
Ribbon of every color and OF ever
texture is the popular thing Just nov
in Paris, and some of these are linet
giving the effect of two colors. 1t
) easily seen that II the shades ar
well chosen the effect Is very chic an
becoming besides being the very ney
est thing. In Paris the prices aske
for these ornaments and lined ribbon
are very high; in fact, 35 to so franc
are charged for the simplest of tn
novelties. A great many golden
gilt ornaments are sold, such as rose
and these are placed at a becomin
angle in the pompadour.
The ornament at the left-hand CO
ner is merely band Of pink velv
used to encircle the pompadour and
hold in place the golden rose at OF
side OF the head.
The next idea Is extremely new,
that 1t is a bit of black velvet lint
with a bright green liberty satin. Bo
shades contrast well with the coloril
of the hair. and the effect is one
simple magnificence.
Gold gauss ribbon Of about one N
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
BURLINGTON PURCHASES
COLORADO & SOUTHERN

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-Trustworthy
information today is to the effect that
the Burlington railroad has purchased
the Colorado and Southern and that
the purchase will be ratified shortly.
The price Is said to have been $lS..
100000, Through the acquisition of
the Colorado and Southern, the Hill
roads would secure system made up
of 1897 miles as feeder for trans
continental line as well as have access
to the Gulf of Mexico.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
ELEVEN MEN DIE AS
RESULT OF BAD DRINK

WASHINGTON. Dec. 19-Gen Las
ker Bliss, commanding in the Philip
pines, cabled the war department Re
ports from Manila that eleven men of
the eighteenth infantry stationed at
Camp Keithley. died from drinking a
concoction which was supposed to be
wine
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21

You can't always Judge the show
by the price of admission.
Most women are credulous enough
to believe In their husbands.
A woman will do lot of cheeky
things to improve her complexion.
Fortune Is sometimes fickle, but mis-.
fortune is always sincere
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
President VetOeS
Boundary Resolution

WASHINGTON. Dec. 19.-The pres
ident today vetoed the resolution ac-
cepting the report of the new bound.
airy line between New Mexico and
Colorado. and which Congressman
Cook and Haggott quarreled over.
Cook warmly supported the resolution
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
CURB MARKET BROKER
MORTAlLY WOUNDED

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-H B. Suy-
dan, a curb market broker. was shot
and mortally wounded in SO Broad
street this morning. 1t is said the shot
was fired by A. l.. Lumson. who claims
it was in self-defense.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
CONGRESS ALLOWS $4,000
TO PAY FOR nAMA6Ee

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-Congress
has finally given redress to William
Radcliff the Englishman who owned
fish hatchery near Delta, Colo. and
suffered Its destruction at the hands
OF mob. the bill reimbursing Rad.
oliffe by payment of $25.000 reached
the hnai passage in the house. and
after Its signature by the president
Radcliffe win reIinauIsh further claim
for damages against the United States.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21
MUskRAT A LA MARYLAND.

Baltimore Star
OF all animals that supply meat to
man the muskrat has been the most
abused and the least understood. Its
name has bred in the public mind n
prejudice that has been almost un.
conquerable. but truth will prevail in
spite Of fate. ~ tact the mpsLrat
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21

Eleven teachers took the examina-
ton Thursday and Friday, and two
other La Plata county teachers were
examined elsewhere, making thirteen
sets of papers In all.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21

Miss Alice Storms, teacher of the
Dry Creek school. has been in town
for few days, taking the teachers
examination. Miss Storms is the guest
OF Mrs. Valiant. She will return to
her duties tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21


in width is arranged with gold ieares
to decorate the third coiffure. This
is a particularly good model for q
young girl, for It is unassuming, yet
extremely artistic.
Black velvet again is used In COM
bination with a little wreath OF roses
as hair decoration, and "a band OF
gold gauze with a design of silver en-
broidered upon 1t also makes an ex.
tremely smart ornament 1t is made
to tie in tiny bow at the left side
and forms dainty finish.
scarf or band of wide liberty satin
in natter blue lined with silver gauze
is tied in knot. leaving ends at the
side. This gives the effect of a modi-
fed bandana and as both ends hang
gracefully the coiffure has an entirely
finished look.
decoration in shades of pink is
shown where the band is of soft rose
liberty. with two pale pink poppies
at each side. 1t is a charming idea
for debutantes, and could not fail to
be becoming If pink were her color.
Very much on the order of a fillet
is the last arrangement, where the
wreaths of gold leaves are fastened at
each side with single golden rose.
II almost reminds one of the arrange
ment of the coiffure of the mythical
Circe.
Along with all the other brilliant
fascinating footgear the gold slipper
is revived. This is made of gold satin,
cloth of gold. but especially of gilt.
According TO the new fashion it is
not necessary 10 wear stockings to
match these slippers. Instead, they
match the costume. These gold slip
pers do not look well with anything
except black gown, a white one and
those in pastel shades. With all of
them the stockings are of the same
color as the skirts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21

The only way to get the best of some
people is to catch them at their worst
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21

You'll do the right thing II you stop
growing about an imaginary wrong.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21

When . Jealous man marries a jeal
Gus woman there is something doing
oyesy uisutA
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21

Mrs. s. A. Baker and daughter, Miss
Emma Baker OF Farmington, departed
for Portland. Ore, today. They vii;
look over the country and II condi.
tions are favorable. they will locate
in that section. The ladies stayed
over in Durango yesterday.
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They say" there was nothing much
doing in society circles this week. The
card and sewing clubs met as usual.
the Entire Nous danced last night
and there have been one or two small
informal dinners. Some of Mr.. Fred
Strater' friends gave a farewell din
ner In his honor Thursday evening.
but parties seem to be few. Many of
the ladies' who entertain a great deal
are busy with Christmas shopping,
and plans for Christmas entertain
ment. 1t is rumored that several big
functions will be given before New
Years.
Rev. Mr.. Finch. who closed the se-
ries OF revival meetings at the Bap
list church last evening. left this morn
Ing for his home In Denver. going via
the Southern which will land him In
Denver Monday morning. Mr.. Finch.
owing to the fire in his church, was
very anxious to reach Denver tomor-
row morning. but the news coming
that the Cumbres hill blockade would
not be raised today knocked out all
hope In this direction and to avoid fur
ther delay concluded to go over the
Southern. During his sojourn In this
city Mr.. Finch made many warm
friends who will always have q wei
come for him. While he was In the
city some fifteen additions were made
to the church and the general religious
spirit of the church revived.
Superintendent Spear OF Fort Lewis
says that the boy. Mark Enoah. whom
The Herald reported as stranded In
Durango Tuesday night, has been
working near Pennington for Mr.. o.
| e. Booram. It was agreed over the
phone that he should leave Pennington
Tuesday, stay In Durango that night
and go out to the Fort Lewis crossing
the next morning At least this In the
way 1t was understood by Mr.. Spear.
but the phone was working badly and
possibly the boy was given other In
structions. A team went for him TO
the crossing. and not finding him there
was sent to Hesperus where he was
found and taken to the school. 1t may
be that he did not show his wealth.
but he had s25 In his inside pocket
| inst the aame and II the gentlemen
who SO kindly aided him will send
their bills to the school they will be
paid promptly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21

Don't invest your money In scheme
because II ngurss out veil on pager,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21

Mrs. s. A. Baker and daughter. Miss
Emma Baker OF Farmington. departed
for Portland. Ore, today. They vii;
look over the country and II condi
tions are favorable. they will locate
in that section. The ladies' stayed
over in Durango yesterday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. John Bell and daugh
wood yesterday to do some shopping
and attend the Entire Nous dance last
| night.
| Mrs. Pulford visited the school in
Hay gulch Wednesday. 1t was wretch
ed weather. but there was perfect
attendance that dag. The school is
larger than II has been for several
years. there being sixteen pupils pres
ent that day. Miss Alice Cox is the
teacher Everything Is progressing
nicely. Wednesday night the train
was very late. Mrs. Pulford waited
until nearly O'Clock at Hesperus
reaching Durango in time to have 1
few hours sleep before the teachers
examination.
The board OF directors OF the cit,
! schools is fortunate In securing tn
: services of Il. ]. Meyers, to saccee
Mr.. Il. F. Ewing as principal Of tn
high school Mr.. Meyers is at pref
: ent doing post graduate work at Ch
cago university. For the past thre
years he was principal Of the Macoml
3 ILL.,, high school; the year previou
4 being superintendent Of the cit
a schools Of Strong City. Kans. N
Q Meyers Is q graduate Of the Universit
t Of Illinois and comes highly rscor
. msndsd
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-21

Montezuma valley received a soak
ing the past week. says the Cortez
Journal