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The Prescott daily news., 1908-11-23
,, In a Signal Tower.

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 Ten years ago was employed in a signal block tower on railroad. These towers are used to operate the levers controlling the semaphores which direct the engineers of passing trains. They are raised high above the tracks, and those located out in sparsely set tied country are lonely places. At that time some of the towers were worked by women, and 1 was one of these women. Indeed, I was a girl of twenty.
 My duties were not onerous. l had time for sewing or fancy work or mu- sic, the latter of which l was very fond l had the night watch, and I and my colleague of the day watch kept our quarters in spick and span condition, with plants in the windows indeed, everything to make the place homelike.
 Our tower was some distance from any house, but I was never lonely or afraid, for at the approach of danger l could lock myself in, and with arms and ammunition the place had great advantages for defense. But l never thought of defending myself, for could see no reason why should be | attacked.
 | One evening shortly before dark was singing, accompanying myself on my guitar. 1 did not hear a footstep ascending, and suddenly, looking back l n n room. He was quite respectfully dress ed, but there was something in his face l did not like. Rowing to me deferentially, he said
 Pardon me for this intrusion. heard the music and was surprised that it should come from a railroad watch tower. I am very fond of music, and your voice is delicious. Would you mind my sitting here," talk ing a seat. while you singT
 I was not deceived by his smooth tongue. but what could I do? I must meet deception by deception. I ap- peared fiattered by his approva! and continued my singing. though with a trembling voice. The song was "In the Gloaming." It was very appro- priate. but I was not thinking of the gloaming. l was thinking how I might outwit some nefarious scheme I was sure the man had in view. It occurred to me to play Miss Simplicity. As soon as I had finished the song I began to talk about music, how I dotted on it and how I felt an immediate liking for any one who loved it. But the man soon turned the subject to my work asking me all manner of questions with regard to 1.-the levers, the sema- phores and how I threw the trains on to the right track.
 judged from this that he was there rather with some object in view con nected with the railroad than myself personally. I made it appear that was pleased to tell him what he wished to know and talked necessarily in or der that I might keep him on that sub ject, hoping to stave off any intentions he might have with regard to me. "Now, suppose" he said "a train should come along. Whats the next train?'
 "The Bentford express" ) "Well, you wish to put it on tho l right track What do you do?' q pull this lever"
 ) And if you wished it to take tho right hand track of the ', short dis l tance up the track, what would yot do?"
 q would pull this lever," putting m, hand on another.
 "H'm. It's very interesting. What { simple system when you once know
The Prescott daily news., 1908-11-23
WARNING ORDER

In Nevada Chancery Court. Jessie Carethers ..,.. Plaintiff
 vS. w. H. Carethers ,..... Defendant The defendant w. H. Careth- CTS is warned to appear in this court within 30 days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff. Jessie Carethers.
 F. E. Murrah.
 Clerk November 3, 1908.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-11-23
ELEPHONE zAz

If" says an exchange, we
 were. fixing up a she'd for mis- erly man we would let him .ook back. and see other folks splurg- ing on the mOney he piled up and gripped so tight that any worthy cause could ever get cent ofit."
The Prescott daily news., 1908-11-23

family which Miss Katherine Elkins dukes ca of Connaug whose hand the kls candi
The Prescott daily news., 1908-11-23
Your Stationery

is your silent representative II you sell fine goods that are up up to-date in style and Of super spos .o quality it ought to be n.ec.so so in your printing. We produce .ns n, kind that you need and VIII t nos feel ashamed to have represeni,. !. you. That is the only kihu pays to send out. Send your VI ders to this office.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-11-23

Mrs. A. E. Shankle will take great pleasure in showing the la dies of Prescott and vicinity her superb stock of Fall and Winter Millinery, including the latest styles in dress and ready-to-wear hats.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04
TELEGRAPH NEWS

Fruit growers at Hotchkiss, Mont,
rose. Delta and Grand Junction expect
TO have half fruit crop or better
since the freeze.
o. v. Wite. who has been converted
has arrived from Nebraska in Greeley
and is hunting up all the people he
used TO work for and from whom he
took varius articles. and is paying
them.
w. H. Haggerty. the man who was
stricken with paralysis in Cripple
Creek 10 days ago and his wife did
not know what became of him until
she read the accounts In the papers,
is gradually sinking and is not ex-
pected to live.
Mrs. Ell Dragmire, wife of railroad
man, was assaulted Monday night as
she was crossing the railroad track
In Grand Junction with her 3-year-
old child. She was choked and robbed
and left unconscious. Her skull was
fractured and she regained conscious
ness only a short time after being TAX
en- home. Her condition is very ser.
ious. II ia thought to have been the
work of tramps.
Eva Mcfarland. a little girl s years
DID, while at picnic near Boulder on
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

carry out the principles Of our party.
that he will preserve the confidence OF
the people, protect the rights of all
classes, promote our industrial well
fare. and continue tbs peaceful and
honorable relations now existing be-
tween our country and the other nar
tons OF the earth.
We therefore do now instruct our
delegation to the national Republican
convention at Chicago to vote for the
nomination Of William II. Taft as the
Republican candidate for president OF
the United States.
Confident In the goundness OF our
doctrines and In the ability and integ-
rity Of our leaders, we appeal to the
people OF the state for continuance
Of their confidence and support.
Endorse City Ticket.
Resolved. That we hereby express
our extreme grati6catIon with the &C
ton of the Denver Republican In plac.
ing In the field such an excellent and
worthy ticket, headed by the exem-
plary and splendid man. Horace
Phelps
The success Of the party in Denver
makes largely for the success of the
party in the state. and as Republi-
cans representing the state at large
and believing in the principles OF our
party. we urge our Denver brethren to
put forth every effort in the spring
campaign to elect Phelps and the en-
tire ticket. thus securing a Republi
can administration for our capita
city and making doubly sure the sue
cess of our state ticket in the fal
election.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

Wesley A. Stevens. whose recent
death al the home of his daughter.
Mrs. Eleanor e. Peckham in Boston.
Mass, has been brought to the noiic.
of acquaintances in Durango, was 4
pioneer of both Kansas and Colorado.
Springs soon after the close OF The
civil war About 1863 he removed
10 Oswego, the then newly located
county seat OF Labette county, Kan
sas. bordering on the Usage Indian
reservation. In 1871 he came to colo
RADIO. locating on the divide between
Denver and Colorado Springs at
Pumb's mill Mr.. Stevens being an
experienced millwright and sawmiil
operator. In 1872 he removed to Colo
RADIO Springs and the following year
in company with H. f. Tower of Law
renee, Kans., now a resident OF Den
yer, freighted the first sawmill into
Bakers Park, now the site of Silver
ION, county seat of San Juan county
at that time part of the Ute Indian
reservation. He erected and con
tlucted the mill several years. supply
ing the lumber TO build many of the
buildings in the prosperous mining
camp. In the early sos he removed
mis- family to Durango. built and cor
dncted a sawmill in the Animas val
ney near the Joe Wallace ranch.
About 20 years ago he went to Cal
iforuia, since which time little has
been known OF him until the news of
his death was received Mr.. Stevens
was n very industrious man. a mem
Der OF the Presbyterian church of Du-
| range, and a man well and favorably
known by the old-timers OF this sec
lion of the San Juan. who sympathize
with her daughter in her bereave-
ment. His daughter, formerly Miss
Eleanor Gertrude Stevens, in the early
years of Durango a teacher of the
piano. is the only surviving member
of the family, his wife having pre-
ceded him into the great unknown
several years
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04
FARMERS INSTITUTE


The following letter is self-explana-
tory, and indicates that this section
viii be well looked after in the matter
of institutes for the education of the
farmer:
Fort Collins. Colo, April 23. 1908
Mr.. w. N. Bagby,
Durango Board of Trade,
Durango, Colo.
Dear sir:-
thank you very much for your
kindness in pushing the Farmers in
stitute work. We will accept the
two new places you suggest. Content
and Bayfield,, and will arrange the
dates as follows:
June, 1O-Arboles.
June 11-Allison.
June 12-Lowell Schoolhouse.
June l3-Ignacio.
June 15-Oxford.
June 16-Florida Mesa.
June 17-Durango.
June1s-Trimble Springs.
June 29-Kline
June 20-La Plata.
June 22-Content.
June 23-Thompson's Park.
June 24-Bayiield.
Thls Will make a little extra tray
cling. but when the boys go to the
Lowell schoolhouse, they will find out
whether or not they are workingSup
a meeting in Bayfield,, if they are they
can go back; If not, they can come
home and save the day.
Sincerely yours.
II. NJ. COTTRELL..
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04
COLORADO REPUBLICAN PLAT
FORM

The Republican party in convention
assembled congratulates itself and
the people of Colorado upon the splen-
did condition OF its organization,
which is the natural and legitimate
outgrowth OF the great principles up
Endorses State Administration.
We heartily commend and endorse
our present Republican state admin
istration. The Republican majority in
the sixteenth general assembly enact
ed into laws the most important pledg-
es In the platform OF our party. I'm
der the splendid leadership of Gov.
Henry A. Buchtel. and with the hearty
and united support of other state Of
iicials. honest and successful endeav-
ors have been made to carry these
salutary measures into effect. We are
proud to record the fact that all Re-
publican state officials have ably and
faithfully performed the duties OF
their respective offices. The whole
administration reflects credit upon
our party and honor to our state.
Roosevelt Approved.
We endorse and applaud the record
of our Republican United States sem
ator, Simon Guggenheim. He has
been earnest. active and successful
in his efforts for the best interests of
the state.
We also indorse the actions of our
house OF congress. We believe them
to have been In accord with the prin-
ciples of our party and In harmony
with the wishes of the people.
In lieu of further declaration OF
principles at this time, we indorse the
fearless. able and energetic admins
tration Of President Roosevelt. and
tinuation of the wise policies he has
inaugurated.
Instruct for TAFT.
For his successor we recognize In
William ii. Taft of Ohio the most log
ical and the most available candidate
He has the confidence Of the people.
His learning is deep; his ability un-
questioned. his character above re-
proach and his experience in admins
trative affairs varied. comprehensive |
and successful. AS the administrative |
head Of our national government we |
are confident that he will faithfully
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04
FOREST BUREAU HAS
POWER TO EXCLUDE STOCK
tDenver Republican, }


Not II he had handed down writ
ten decision or made remarks fully
explaining his attitude, could Judge
Lewis have made 1t more clear or
bureau has not -only the right TO bar
stock from forest reserves, but still
has the further power of making ii
obligatory upon cattle owners to see
that te cattle do not stray upon the
reserves when he oyerruled yesterday
in the federal court the demurrer filed
by Fred Light, prominent stockman
of South Park, to the suit brought
against him by the government. In
effect he also held that state law is
never binding upon the government,
and the federal law Is alway supreme
when federal territory is concerned.
The case was test one, instituted
as result of a mutual agreement be-
tween Clifford Pinchot, head of the
forest bureau, and the Colorado Cattle
and Horsegrowers' association. Judge
Lewis action came as a severe blow
TO the latter organization, and to a
majority of stockmen throughout the
state. as its effect will be most sweep
ing. stopping stockmen in Colorado.
unless the suit is decided differently
in higher court, from using forest
reserves for grazing purposes unless
Jnpy nav the reuuirpd fee and nther
wise comply with the laws.
1t will create interest throughout
the country and Will be used as a pre-
cedent in other courts in similar cases.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

Monday, was caught on bridge by
train and her body horribly mutilat-
ed and after being dragged distance
was throw to the ground so feet be-
low. Jack O'Leary was the engineer
and his engine killed tow children
on bridge near Louisville, Colo. sew
eral years ago.
The United States treasury depart
ment calls for the return of $4,000. 900
on deposit with the banks.
Walter Wellman says that for the
rest OF his term 1t will be war to the
knife between President Roosevelt
and the senate oligarchy.
A special train on the Pennsylvania
road ran from Pittsburg to Chicago,
making remarkable time. the 46S
miles being covered in hours and
AZ minutes.
A. M. BIddleson of New York lays
claim to tie shore of Lake Michigan
in Wisconsin. Illinois, Indiana and
Michigan. which he values at two hun.
dred million dollars.
The governors conference on the
preservation of the national resources
called by President Roosevelt for the
18th of May, will be the most notable
gathering in our history.
William Il. Curtis, writing from
Washington, quotes Tafts former sec
retary to prove his assertion that Phe
Ian. Debs agent. expressed contri
ton for causing a railroad strike af
Ter the judge had sent him to Jail fol-
six months.
Hugo Berg, 6S years old, who had
been i'll for some time, gave up his
seat In a subway train TO Miss Ethe
| Danyers, 15-year-old school girl AT
| Ter clinging to a strap for nearly two
miles, he dropped to the floor, falling
| across the lap of the girl TO whom he
had given his seat, and died few mo
ments later OF heart trouble.
Emma Eames, the opera singer, has
sued Julian Story, her former husband
for personal belongings she claims ht
retained which belong to her. Theil
value is estimated at $4,000.
Fort Wayne has prize hired girl.
| She is one who worked for 1872 weeks
| without receiving a penny, although
she says she was promised 81 week
But she has grown tired of that life
and now asks her employer for $500
| Joseph ii. Choate. former ambassa
dor to Great Britain, has announced
his acceptance of the vice presidenc!
| OF the Taft organization OF New York
| Mr.. Choate says he regards the nomi
nation and election of Mr.. Taft as o
the utmost public Importance.
| Walter Wellman quotes Presiden
Roosevelt as announcing that he will
not make tour of the world afte
his retirement from office. seeing tina
he would be required to lower tn,
dignity of the presidential Office b,
mingling with royal personages ol
unequal terms.
That no citizen of the United State
| should receive a compensation great
er than that paid the president, wa
the opinion expressed by Judge Gee
Gray of Delaware in declining a mag
nificent salary offered him II he woul
become the head of one of the bi
insurance companies.
In addition to keeping people OF
$4,000 acres of the best hunting an
fishing land In the Adirondacks, Wn
Rockefeller has leased the right o
way of the New York and Ottaw
railroad through his Adirondack pre-
serve and park properties and ha
posted notices in conspicuous place
warning all persons not to trespas,
Heretofore those who could not f1sl
on park lands have utilized the raj
road wherever they could and hav
fished from that.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

The proposed automobile race from
MY York to Paris ended when the
d-.iculties at the entrance to Alaska
were realized. One fact was triumph
antly established. The transcontinent-
Il roads In the United States are not
entirely impossible. They can afford
automobiles fighting chance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

A party of Japanese tourists visit
ing Boston contributed $100 to the
Chelsea fire sufferers. These little
amenities give pleasure to all except
the jingoes. whose occupation. so far
as ihe United States ic concerned. is
nearly gone.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

Who can blame the Illinois Demo
Gratis for tired feeling? The state
went against Bryan in 1896 by l42, ,49S
and In 1900 by 94,924 A third battle
under the same leader is a mathemat-
ical joke.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

The Republicans of Colorado as
whole are for success and are willing
to bury differences. Such is the case
in Teller county. where the recent
political scrap has been amicably
adjusted
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

Where is the most lonesome place
on earth?" asks somebody. and the
Boston Globe remarks. Guam must
be pretty near it." Ring up Lincoln,
Neb.. on the evening of November 3
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

The cold wave was general through
out the country Snow even fell in
old Missouri. This immediate section
escaped lightly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

Now let Denver Republicans get
busy and win the election this month.
1t will be a boon for the people OF
that city and the state generally.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04
(From SATURDAYS Daily.)

Pennington and Aztec papers are
not as discouraging as expected re.
garding damage by frost.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

The Herald will continue to labor
for party unity. The party wrecker
is not needed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

Defeat Of Speer will be solar plex-
us for bossism in Denver and Colo
rado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

Harry Jackson. who returned from
Pagosa Springs night before last, re-
ports conditions TO the east of us
picking up and is looking forward to
a good year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

The cold snap appears to have been
general throughout the entire coun-
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

Three years ago ON the Sd of May
tomorrow, two inches of snow fell IN
Durango, according to the weather bu
rea.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

Hesperus viii begin to take on her
usual appearance again. For weeks
the Town has been about deserted, so
many OF her people being in Durango
as Witnesses for the prosecution or
defense in the Mason-Vanderwelde
case.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

Taft continues to gather in the del
Dsatss.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

Herald readers should remember
the membership and public meeting
OF the board of trade on Monday eve
ming TO discuss the Touring mill and
other propositions of interest to the
people generally.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

Relax your nerves by taking in the
moving pictures at Red Men hall this
evening,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-04

Try A freezing frost injured fruits
and vegetables in Iowa, parts of Kan
sas, Missouri, Wisconsin. Ohio. Penn
sylvania, while snow fell in Kentucky.
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