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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05
AZTEC FRUIT AND
DRY FARMING LANDS.

Hon. Price Walters, representative
of San Juan county N. NJ, stopped
over In Durango Saturday night on his
way from Aztec to Santa Fe, where he
went to attend federal court as a wit
ness, and also to attend meeting of
the board OF penitentiary commission
ers, of which he is a member.
Mr.. Walters said in conversation
with reporter that Aztec is going to
have full fruit crop this year. This
season has been cold enough to hold
the buds back until all danger OF frost
is past Not only is the fruit outlook
all that could be desired, but the pros
poets for good crops of all kinds is
ideal. There has been enough snow
and rain to thoroughly saturate the
ground and spring wheat, which many
have put in, promises an excellent
crop. The ranges are going to be
good for the stock men too, and alto
try has every reason to expect very
prosperous year.
Mr.. Walters states that San Juan
county is settling up largely with
Canon City and other Colorado peo-
pie. who know considerably about
land values. and especially the value
of fruit lands. and these people are
willing to pay the prices,
And. speaking of prices. Mr.. Wal
ters stated that while ii had been ex-
pected that land values would so up,
the increase had not been so great as
there had been reason to expect. OF
course this was to the advantage of
the new settler. A real estate trans
fer of Flora Vista was mentioned to
give an idea of some of the values.
A 15-acre tract had recently been sold
for $l45 an acre. About IL acres had
Improvements consisted of q fence
and an acreo old-fashioned orchard.
obsolete and almost worthless low.
Mr.. Walters believes dry farming is
going to be quite factor in San
Juan county's development in the
future. He says there is a great
scope OF country just below the state
line that is admirably adapted for dry
farming. On the west side of the
river is territory where many
springs are found, and these would
supply water for domestic use and for
stock. There is rain belt where 1t
rains oftener than in other sections,
and in this rain belt dry farming
would be easy. The eastern part OF
New Mexico has had quite boom in
the last few years, being considered
good section for dry farming, but
many people from the Estancia val
ley, which is ideal for dry farming,
are quitting that place and coming to
San Juan county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05
NO USE TO DIE.

Il have found out that there is no
use to die of lung trouble as long as
you can get DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry" writes Mrs. j. p. White, of Rush
boro, Pa. Il would not be alive today
only for that wonderful medicine. 1t
looseDs up cough quicker than any
thing else, and cures lung disease even
after the case is pronounced hope
less" This most reliable remedy for
coughs and colds, lagrippe, asthma,
bronchitis and hoarseness, is sold un-
der guarantee. at all drug stores. soc
and s1.00. Trial bottle free.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05
DRILLING FOR OIL
r OIL
AT BLUFF CITY

Mr.. E. l.. Goodridge came up from
OIL City yesterday after some repairs
for his oil machine. Drilling oil wells,
like true love. doesn't always run
smooth, Notwithstanding it is an oily
business. Two breakdowns were OF
such serious nature that the drill had
to he sent to Durango for repairing
each time. At the last and third break
the drill had reached depth of only
$50 feet when little oil was found,
large quantity of gas and a whole lot
OF bad smelling Waterfall sinking
water, in short. OF course no one can
say yet what this water compound is,
but it smells so foul the Navajos con-
cluded 1t is bad medicine" and quit
work. However Mr.. Goodridge is not
discouraged by these annoying delays.
He is the right man to put a hole
down into the earth. and will go on
till pay oil is reached, regardless Of
all breakdowns. or panics on strik-
ing water.--Corresponde from Cor
tez Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05
MONTRosE SALOON MANS
REMARKABLE ANNOUNCEMENT

The following announcement is
made in the Montrose Press by sa-
loon man of that town:
TO Whom 1t May Concern:
Know ye, that by the payment of
ten hundred and fifty dollars. and the
compliance with the law of the United
States, the state of Colorado and the
city of Montrose. | am permitted to re-
tail Intoxicating liquors at my place
of business. To the wife who has a
drunkard for a husband, or friend
who is unfortunately dissipated,I say
emphatically, give me notice in person
of such case or cases in which you
are Interested and all such shall be
excluded from my bar. Let mothers,
fathers and sisters do likewise, ald
their request shall be granted. l pay
a heavy tax for the privilege OF sell
ing liquor. and l want it distinctly un-
derstood that have no desire to sell
and destitute. | much prefer that
they save their money and put t
where it will do the most good for
their families. There are mea of hon
or and men Of means who can afford
it, and 1t is with these | desire to
trade. I desire to say to those who
wish to trade with me, II you can af-
ford 1T, come, and you will be treated
in a courteous and gentlemanly man
ner. and furnished with the purest of
liquors.
Very respectfully,
IT n pENAIITNA
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05
GOOD FOR EVERYBODY,

Mr.. Norman X. Coulter, promin-
ent architect in the Delbert building,
San Francisco, says: 81 fully endorse
all that has been said of Electric Bit
ters as a tonic medicine. 1t is good
for everybody, 1t corrects stomach.
liver and kidney disorders in prompt
and efficient manner and builds up the
system" Electric Bitters is the best
spring medicine ever sold over drug
gists counter; as a blood purifier 1t
is unequaled. soc at all drug stores.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

San Juan coal fields. The building oI
this line viii mean the opening up ol
an enormous section of New Mexico
which has no rail connection. and
which is only waiting for a railroad
to equal in development the rapid ad-
vance of the eastern part of the terri
provide railroad facilities for the Mo
gollon mining district, which is SC
rapidly coming to the front these
days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Members of the women's clubs who
under the reign of the blue laws in
voked by Mayor James Lucas five
weeks ago at Hartford, Conn, were
prohibited playing cards for prizes,
have just made the startling discov-
cry that there is a traitor in their
midst. When the mayor issued his
ultimatum card playing for prizes was
not stopped, but the women We're
more stealthy in their operations,
The mayor now announces that he has
on file the name of practically every
woman card player in the city, along
with the names of those who have
won prizes since the lid" was put on
These lists, he says, were furnished
him by one of the women attending
the meetings. The mayor may submit
the evidence to the grand jury
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

This editor has good authority 10
state that the d. & r. G. will start al
other survey for q railroad TO pass
through the Ellwood district. Much
correspondence has passed with the
possible shippers along the proposed
line and work will be started on this
survey as soon as the weather per-
mits. Pagosa Times.O Observer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05
A CARD.

This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized to refund your money
If Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure
your cough or cold. 1t stops the
serious results from cold. Cures la
grippe coughs and prevents pneumon-
ia and consumption. Contains no OPT
ates The genuine is IN yellow pack
age. Refuse substitutes. G. t. Tiff
fany, .Ir,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

range. He leaves brother in Storey
City, Iowa.
He was about GO years of age.
A message was received this after
noon from the brother saying he
would be unable to come. and the fun
eral VIII be held from the Durango
undertaking rooms at o'clock tomor-
row afternoon. All friends are invited
to attend.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05
THOUSANDS PERISH.

Thousands perish every year from
Foley's Honey and Tar cures the most
obstinate racking coughs and expels
the cold from your system and pre-
vents consumption and pneumonia.
1t has cured many cases of incipient
consumption.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05
THE LUCKY QUARTER

is the one you pay out for box of
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They bring
you the health that's more precious
than jewels. Try them for headache.
biliousness, constipation and malar-
ia. If they disappoint you the price
will be cheerfully refunded at all drug
stores.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05
A LIFE AT STAKE.

Your life may be at stake when YOU
notice any sign OF kidney or bladder
trouble is Bright's disease and diabe-
tes start with a slight irregularity
that could be quickly cured by Foley S
at the first sign of danger. G. F.. Tiff
fany, Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05
A NARROW ESCAPE.

Many people have narrow escape
from pneumonia and consumption as
a result OF cold that hangs on. Fol-
eys Honey and Tar cures coughs and
colds no matter how deep seated and
prevents pneumonia and consumption.
Refuse substitutes. G. f. Tiffany, Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05
BEST HEALER IN THE WORLD.

Rev. F. Starblrd. OF East Raymond
Maine, says: y have used Bucklen's
Arnica Salve for several years, on my
old army wound, and other obstinate
sores, and find it the best healer in
the world. use It, too, with great
success in my veterinary business"
Price 26c. ut all drug stores
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Mr.. Herrick, of the Nathan & Her
rick store here, has rented one of the
Critchlow new terraces, His family
will arrive as soon as this modern
house is furnished for occupancy
Alamosa Independent-Journ
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05
HOW COUGH GERMS MULTIPLY.

When yau have a cold the mucous
membrane is infiamed and the disease
germs which you breathe find lodg-
ment and multiply, especially the
pneumonia germ. Foleys Honey and
Tar soothes and heals the infiamed
air passage, stops the cough and ex-
pels the cold from your system. Re-
fuse substitutes. G. E. Tiffany, Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

AS mining camp Telluride is I'M
proving daily. Though it is mid-win-
ter. more than dozen important
mines are working. and as develop
ment progresses the output steadily
The present year ought to and will
break all records Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Foley's Orino Laxative is sold un-
der positive guarantee to cure con-
stpation. sick headache, stomach
trouble, or any form OF Indigestion If
1t fails, the manufacturers refund your
money. What more can anyone do?
G. Z. Tiffany, Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05
lFrom Wednesdays pailyl

Mrs Henry Akers and Mrs. Joe Sut.
ton were passengers for Denver this
morning to attend a conference of the
Latter Day Saints.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Mrs. Margaret ]. Decker Howe
passed away about noon today at Mer-
cy hospital, where she had been
moved few days ago. She had been
sick only about week and her death
comes as shock to her many friends.
She leaves three little children and a
husband, ''Buz'' Howe, who is a mem.
ber of the fire department
Mrs. Howe was a member of the
Maccabees and it is presumed this or
der will have charge of the funeral
services. The remains now lie at the
Hood undertaking rooms. The funeral
will be on Thursday. but further par
ticulars cannot he announced at this
time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

At the council meeting last night
the committee on sewers was instruct
ed TO ascertain what is causing the de
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

drizzling rain commenced early
last night and continued the create.
part of the night and nearly all day
today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Being asked today about starting
work on the new building at Parsons
corner, Mr. II. r. Henderson said that
nothing definite in regard to the mat
ter had been decided on yet; that
personally he was in favor of two sto-
ries at present and concrete material
but Mr.. LOTUS is ont OF town at pres
ent and no conclusion can be arrived
at until he returns. which will be in a
day or two. Mr.. Henderson favors
concrete because it withstaads fire,
and he said he wanted to build of ma
terial that would not burn so it would
not be necessary to insure. He says
he is opposed to insurance because
the companies arbitrarily offered o1ly
so much in settlement of the big fire
loss.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

w. w. McAlpine is limping around
as the result of being struck on the
leg by sleigh during his last trip to
the lockwood sawmill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Duck hunters are numerous these
days. This morning bunch went
down the Animas to the mouth of the
Florida.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Hundreds OF people are anxious to
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

o. S. Galbreath and Henry Hecht-
man were passengers for Denver this
morning. They expect to return in a
few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05
fFrom Tuesdays Daily. 1

Mrs. W. A. Deuel. OF Denver. accom-
evening for a visit with her son e. w.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Messrs. Charlton, Logan and r. E
Peterson went to 1gnacio this morn
ing on bridge business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Gates an interest that augurs well
later on.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

The Herald desires to inform the sa-
loon men of Durango that il the FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLAR DEAL goes
through whereby the morning paper
is to desist in its fight on the liquor
interests. then it is high time every
saloon in the city was closed. The in
dicted men last June came near the
point of putting up blood money. then
the bankers were importuned. and
now ii is the saloon men. That little
restaurant confiab failed to raise the
blood money but additional efforts will
probably be put forth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

j. Hayhurst and Ben Caudell, who
are engaged in freighting between Du
rano and Kline, started out this morn
ing with big four-horse load. They
go by wagon TO Pine Ridge and there
transfer to sleds.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

w. NJ. Peterson, formerly superin-
tendent of the Fort Lewis Indian
school, returned Saturday evening
from the Northwest. where he has
been stationed for some time, He has
been alloting agent for Indian lands
at Neah Bay, Washington. He went
down on the Big Red Apple line this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Durango people are proud OF theil
town. This is emphasized by the
statement of Mr. Balster who says
he has sold a thousand of those loni
colored postal cards since the middle
of last November.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05
lErom MONDAYS paily.l

C. T. Mcconnell was passenger
this morning for Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

1t Is not often the country districts
are represented at committee meet
ings like the one held Saturday night.
There was Robert Nelson from the up.
per Florida. Mr.. Griffith from the low
er Florida, j. N. Springer from Bay
fiedl. ]. p. Lowell from upper Pine
river Fabrina Martinez from Ignacio.
J. ]. Patterson from La Costa, ]. NJ.
from lockwood, In addition to pretty
nearly full attendance from the city.
along with number Of visitors.
When the above gentlemen are will
ling to come and talk over political
matters this early in the year, 1t indi-
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Messrs. Freeman, Chapman and
Eldredge were arrested again today
on warrants charging them with Grim
inal conspiracy in connection with the
commissions in connection with the
closing OF the Montezuma ditch bus
mess. Civil suits were instituted for
the recovery of the money last week.
Bond was fixed in the sum of $4,000
each.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Yesterday morning at Mercy hos
pital Andrew Swan passed away. Mr..
Swans health had been failing for
long time and recently he entered the
hospital. He told friend a week or
two ago that he would be out of the
hospital by the first of March think.
ing, OF course. that he would be well
and able to leave. But 1t was on that
date that he passed away and his
body hauled out.
Mr.. Swan had made Durango his
home for many years and had many
friends here. He followed mining and
had claims in the Needle mountains
aud other mining districts near pu-
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

w. o. Mieir, the Alamosa real es-
tate man, returned from Pennington
Saturday evening and went out yes
terday morning for his home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

DIR. McEwen and DR.. Lefurgey were
summoned to Rico as witnesses in ths
Morrison murder case, leaving thi:
morning. They conducted the autopsy
after the death of Mr.. Morrison in Du
range, the man having been brough
here after being shot in Dolores.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Yesterday Charles W. Redding,
while digging a well, was struck by
falling bucket and received injuries
from which he died two hours later
The accident occurred on the Reddihg
ranch on the lower Florida mesa
Deceased leaves wife and i've child
rem. He was about As years of age.
A casket was sent out this morning
by George Goodman.
Tickets are out for the eighth an
nual ball to be given by the Knights
of St. John on st. Patricks night al
Red Men hall A handsome badge
goes with each ticket. The music VIII
be furnished by the following: Prof
Feichtinger, violin Prof Werker' pi
ano: Prof. Kettlewell, cornet; Mr.
Hooker, trombone Free lemonadt
will be one of the attractions.
A youth of 10 sent in from Ignacit
by a friend yesterday for marriage
license. His girl is only Is and so th'
county clerk would not issue th'
license. But it may be fixed up st
they will not have to wait very long
Deputy Clerk Otton says the youns
| man is an orphan and has no guar
dian. hence has no one to give con
seat in his case. But If the girl!
| mother win give her consent and th'
priest is willing to perform the cere
mony. the couple can be made happy
Mr. Otton says the law provides tina
the priest or justice OF the peace o
| other qualified official, may use hi
discretion in performing the cere
mony hut no provision is made to pro
| tect the clerk in issuing the license
| The man who asked for the licens
yesterday for his friend was instruct
! ed to return and procure the eonsen
of the mother for the girl and tn
sanction OF the priest for the youn
| man.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

At the meeting of the Republican
county central committee Saturday
night the date of holding the conven-
tion for the election OF delegates to
the Pueblo conventions was set .or
Saturday April 25th, and the prinlar-
les the Thursday preceding. There
was large attendance, most Of the
country precincts being represented.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Mrs. W. Becker and children de-
parted this morning for Longmont for
visit with relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Mrs. F. A. Cow, who mas claimed
Omaha as her home for number o
years, will hereafter call Dolores hel
home. She went out there this morn
ing to join her son, who is ranchine
there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Wood g. Morgan will bring in to-
morrow the balance of their stock
from the ranch for the auction sale.
Wagons, harness, saddles, etc. will be
sold on the first day. Thursday. and
horses and bulls on the other two
days. Mr., Wilkerson of Durango will
do the auctioneer act the first day.
An auctioneer from the Goulding sta
bles in Denver is expected to conduct
the bidding the other two days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

know who it was that complained
about the course of The Herald. WHY
not come from under cover?
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

w. B. Coston and wife, cousins OF
j. p Coston, went to Pennington this
morning 10 look around. 1t is pos
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

F. A. Rodecker yesterday sold his
tea and coffee store to Mrs. l.. e. Gal
laher, who bought the business for her
son, Leon Akers. The young man is
only 16 years old and Mrs. Gallaher
will remain and assist him with the
business. They have been living near
Bayfield,.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

II. T. Henderson returned last eve
ming from an extended business trip
through the east and south, having
been absent from Durango since early
in January. It is reported that the
five-story building on the Parsons cor
ner will be built, but this report could
not be confirmed today. the reporter
being unable to see Mr.. Henderson, he
being extremely busy with affairs that
have piled up during his absance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

AS an instance OF the interest taken
in this section, 1t may be mentioned
that Mrs. Pulford has received let
ter from Max Ball of the geological
survey corps of Washington, asking
as to how the Animas river came by
its name. Mrs. Pulford gave the de
sired information. and more, too, tell
ing how all the streams of this section
We're named by Father Escalante, the
priest who came up from Santa Fe.
way back in another century.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

There is a bunch of David Har.
ums" on the city council. They
haven't done" anybody yet but there
is no telling when they will.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Henry Sluter and family. who have
been conducting the Teller rooming
house in Silyerton, went to Farming
ton this morning. where they will
make their home. Mr.. Sluter says he
has lived in Silverton fourteen years
and thinks that is long enough for
Il mile below Pennington and will
raise fruit and general farm produce.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Attention of people having property
along the sewer lines is called to the
fact that II will he to their advantage
to connect with the sewers while they
are open. They will be required to
connect, anyhow. and it will be less
expensive to do so at the time men
toned An ordinance win he passed
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Ranges for stock are going to be
ideal this summer. AS the stock in.
terests of this southwest section are
constantly increasing, this means a
great deal in the aggregate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Two complaints have been made by
little girls OF being threatened by
dogs. Ole little girl running home
from school today was terrorized by a
do on the inside of a fence. She was
afraid he would jump over. Parties
having dogs should teach them differ
emily If they would keep dogs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Miss Airline Bachtel of the Graden
millinery store, and Miss Iona Bach
tel. of Hahns store, went to the Flor
ida mesa this morning to attend the
funeral of their uncle, Charles w.
Redding. who was killed Monday by
bucket falling on him in the well
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Messrs. Freeman. Eldredge and
Chapman were arrested again yester-
day charged with receiving deposits
when they knew the bank was ilsol-
vent The bond under which they
were released on Monday covers these
cases and no new bond was required.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

John w. Turner reports nice rea
estate deal today, having sold th'
ranch of Isaac w. Daniels, sever
miles north of Harrington. The name
of the purchaser is not given at pres
ent, nor the consideration. The ralcf
contains so acres and is partially i'm
proved.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

1t is the intention of those in the
complications in the Colorado State
bank in an effort to make settlement
possible. And there will be something
dropping before long that viii place
a few in anything but an enviable
light.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Mrs. George A. Schmitt and children
will make their home in Durango fol-
awhile. They arrived from Telluride
last evening. Mr.. Schmitt is EN-
ployed by the Globe Express company
there, but the town is too high up for
the family to stay there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Quite number of people who are
coming from neighboring towns to at
tend the Wood e. Morgan sale have
been heard from. They are coming
from Telluride. Silverton, Mancos,
Rico, and many other points.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

So far this winter this southwest
section has been extremely fortunate
in having so little trouble from snow
blockades.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

James II. Vandenberge, who recent.
ly secured an option and made "A pay
ment on the Neglected mine, departed
this morning for the east and expects
to return in thirty days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-05

Gosh but 1t is wrong for The Her
aid to place the limit that can be col
lected from stockholders at $25, 900 by
expensive lawsuits, when Receiver
Boyle publicly expressed his opinion
that 10000 could not be realized.
And in the face of this the writer and
the advisory committee are able to
turn over $4,000 to 100000 without
litigation.