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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02
DOING SOME TALL BETTING.

Especial to the Democrat
DENVER, Oct. 30.-With the cleo
tion only few days away, the betting
is taking final spurt and is present
ing some surprising changes. In most
of the large cities the odds are TO l
on Taft, although In New York to /
is offered. In Denver the betting is
5 to that Taft will be elected; even
that Taft carries New York by fifty
thousand majority; even that Rryan
carries Colorado; even that Bryan car.
ries Maryland; even that Hughes Will
not be elected In New York. The Dem
ocrats are -offering to bet even that
Mcdonald will not be elected governor
of Colorado, and the Republicans a.e
equally as confident, offering to bes
even money that he Will be elected.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

The above Is from the mornings
Democrat. Six to / on Taft being
elected president. And mind you the
betting men of the east know whereof
they are betting when they offer six
to one. New York is as safe for Bryan
as Illinois and without New York there
is no possibility for Bryan's election
Why should Colorado join the south
ern states? Why not be In the pro-
gressive band wagon. And when we
come down to 1t The Herald has NJ
doubt OF this state going for Taft.
The Denver Times arriving last
night, which Is exerting every effort
In behalf OF Bryan, although posing
as Independent, gives the state to
Taft by 1,1O3. The Times says the
Democratic estimate is that Bryan viii
carry the state by 1920, the Repub.
llcan estimate gives Taft 1920. The
Times adds that the independent esti
mate is made up mostly from reports
OF correspondents OF the Times from
every county In the state. and 1t is sasf
to say nine out of ten OF the CORE
spondents are Democrats. The saia'
independent estimate gives McDonalC
a lead over Shafroth Of about 5000
Notwithstanding the figures of Its owl
Democratic correspondents the Time
tries to believe Bryan will carry th'
state. This is Patterson's ambition
The Times goeg further and says th'
independent forecast gives Burger
nominee for congressman at large,
lead OF over 5000 over Taylor VIII
knocked Durango's normal school. rh
same forecast elects Bonynge by neal
, ly 5000 and Haggott by Lo5s.
II the Times independent figures ar
at all correct there is absolute Gel
tainty Of the entire state ticket a
: well ~ Taft and Sherman.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

George b. Cole, who has been run
ming as conductor between Durang,
and Alamosa. viii be replaced b,
George Stout, until recently runnin,
between Alamosa and Pueblo.
%
Mr. Day. why does Tovrea den,
that Bayfield, speech in which he
stated that he would not rebate the
smelter's tax no matter how high the
assessment was. Is that what you
would call being fairminded?
Kindly tell the people. Mr.. Day
what was the trouble and matter with
Scouton four years ago? You did not
support him then. Why are YOU sun.
porting him now? The people want to
know what has affected this change of
heart.
Mr.. Goodman informs The Herald
that he is but Just recovering from
the effects of working overtime to get
John p. Coston to pay his 1906 taxes
After dunning and threatening Cos.
ton he did succeed in getting him to
pay the 1906 taxes. but not until July
"a, 1908, just eleven months after they
were due and delinquent Coston don't
like to pay taxes and won't IL he can
get out OF 1t.
Before DR.. w. w. McEwen goes to
Denver to serve as member of the
lower house The Herald is going tn
ask him 10 draw bill changing the
election law which is In itself lie
in many respects. The law is very
leme in that It gives candidates and
parties up to seven days before elec.
ton to file protests and substitute
names on the official ballot No change
of any character should be made with.
in two weeks of election. This would
give county clerks and newspapers
time to do the necessary work. The
law says samples of the official bal
lot must be printed seven days before
election and this is utterly impossible
MS the secretary of state Is unable to
certify to county clerk only one week
in advance and then there Is no time
to properly carry out the provisions
OF the law in other matters. Even
with as well equipped Offices as Du.
range contains It required the com.
blned efforts of both papers to handle
the election work and men forced to
work twenty-four hour shifts at that
The chickens of j. A. Pulllam. dis
trict attorney, have come home to
roost. His letters sent last August to
former places of residence of A. Rex
Mollette. seeking material to use
against him If he should be nominated
for the office of district attorney, have
been forwarded to Durango. When
It is known that more than year ago
Mr.. Pulliam pretended to be friend
of Mollette's and under the guise of
such pretended friendship obtained
from him a full explanation of the
Cripple Creek incident and knew that
Mr.. Mollette was entirely blameless
in that matter. and entitled to the com.
mendation of all lovers of good gov.
ernment and civic righteousness, and
still caused distorted and onesided
account to be furnished the Democrat
then does the conduct of Pulliam ap-
pear more reprehensible. No wonder
Lane exclaims, ut Is shame that
have to run on the record Of Pulliam."
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

John P. Coston made an eloquent
appeal in the morning Democrat He
used considerable space showing that
under the Republican county com
missioners taxes have been lowered
and II he had desired to tell all the
facts he would have added that under
the Republican board roads have been
improved and the county placed on
splendid financial basis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

Be sure to hear the jubilee singers
this evening at Red Men hall. They
are artists and will furnish you gen
uine treat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

The Republicans are being greeted
by large audiences all over the county
The Bayfield, meeting was attended by
over 200 voters, ditto Kline and Hes
perus. The voters want facts, not
hog-wash.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

Major II. NJ. Randolph came in from
Mnncos last night. The major says
I'll looks pretty good for we'uns." We
are glad to know that Montezuma is
going Republican, and of course 1t is
II the major says SO.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

Southern. This morning thcy went to
Aztec. where they will go into the
restaurant business.
o.
MT. and Mrs. Howard Charlton re.
turned last evening from Florence,
with the remains of Mr.. CharIton's
mother. which were inferred in Green.
mount this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

superintendent John S. Spear of the
Fort Lewis Indian school came in last
night to meet his wife, who arrived
on last nights eastern from Denver.
They returned to Fort Lewis today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

The ID. & r. G. coaches on the red
apple line have been re-painted in an
olive green shade which is pleasant
change from the perpetual red of the
past. Red as a color is all right, but
variety is the spice of life.' so by
all means let us have n variety when
we can.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

So the entire campaign OF vilifica-
tion and vituperation is to turn on
George Raymond, the "wrecker of
homes" Mr.. Voter of Durango and
La Plata county, what weak excuse
for the misdeeds of those seeking elec-
tion at the hands of the people of La
Plata county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

Walter Wellman says the tide is
rapidly changing from Bryan to Taft
In Ohio and Indiana and there is lit.
Tie doubt now of a tremendous ma.
jority for the Republican nominee.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

T. ]. Dennison went to Hesperus
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

1t looks very much like Republican
victory in La Plata county. Conditions
have changed wonderfully the past
three weeks. Voters have had their
eyes opened.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

Many readers Of the Durango Demo
crat have told The Herald that we
have Coston In the hole and for US
to keep 1t up as all classes OF citizens
have awakened and see the injustice
of Coston's policy Wake up again
Coston and answer The Herald's ques-
tions. Do you acknowledge by your
silence that you cannot answer the
facts presented. We did not think
that you could when we presented
them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Aul, nee Hattie
Todd. arrived on last nights eastern
from PaSosa Springs on Z visit to
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

Mrs. Aul's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. W,
B. Todd.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

George B. Cole. who has been run
ming as conductor between Durango
and Alamosa, Will be replaced by
George Stout, until recently running
between Alamosa and Pueblo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

Denver Post says Democrats VIII
carry Colorado by 1900, this being the
estimate made by the chairman of the
Democratic party of Colorado. In this
estimate Archuleta is given to the
Democrats by 400, La Plata by $50,
San Juan by 700 and Dolores by $50.
other estimates are on the same
basis, while Republican majorities are
cut in two in all Republican counties.
Now If the estimate of the state at
large is on the same basis as that OF
this section, we pity the Democrats
the morning after election.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

Mr. Day, why does Tovrea deny
that Bayfield, speech in which he
stated that he would not rebate the
smelter's tax no matter how high the
assessment was. Is that what you
would call being fairminded?
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

Many Democrats are taking The
Herald's advice and looking up the rec
ords regarding the unpaid taxes of
John P. Coston. Two Democrats this
morning said the records astonished
them and they make no bones of de-
termination of voting for Hopkins who
has a clean tax record.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

Kindly tell the people. Mr.. Day
what was the trouble and matter with
Scouton four years ago? You did not
support him then. Why are you sup
porting him now? The people want to
know what has affected this change of
heart.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

Shafroth certainly distorted the
facts regarding the forest regulations
when in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

Mrs. Newton Jack, who has been
visiting her parents in Farmingtop
and her sister. Mrs. Glen Russell, Of
this city. returned to her home at
lgnacio. today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

The farmers candidate, ]. P. Low
ell, is the favorite with the voters fo
county treasurer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

G. III. Goodwin arrived on last nights
eastern from Denver, and went home
to Dolores today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

Mrs. Steven Elkins was an arrival
last evening from Pagosa Springs,
where the family has been living for
the past year. This morning she went
out on the Southern to Mancos where
she will remain permanently.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

The editor of The Herald was not
aware that he was an issue in this
If he is, go to It,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

w. C. Liesenberg will make the
county a first-class clerk. Well quail
fed and accommodating.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-02

8. C. Ames of the Hood & Ames un'
dertaking parlors went to Cedar Hill
to attend the funeral of Mrs. William
Craig. which takes place at l O'Clock
today.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02
in HONOR
OF MATR0N

At one of the most interesting
and important lodge meetings
held i'm the city this year. the To-
cal chapter of the Order of East
ern Star extended most hearty
welcome last night to Right Grand
Matron Ernestine Kuehl of Lead
vile, who is making a tour of the
state visiting the various chapters.
There were over one hundred mem
bers of the local chapter and visiting
members present last night at the
meeting.
Following the presentation of the
distinguished Official the lodge gave
an exemplification of its secret work
and initiatory services, and Miss
Kuehl highly complimented the chap
ter for the manner in which the
work was given.
Miss Kuehl made a most inter
esting and entertaining address.
Following the work of the even
ing, a delightful banquet was served
and an hour of unalloyed social
pleasure was enjoyed.
1t was a session long to be remem-
bered by those who were present.
The meeting was special one,
called in honor of the grand matron
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02
MORNING
CARD PARTY

Miss Nina Jacobshagen, one of the
most charming members of the
younger social set, was the hostess
at morning party at her home at
o51 Chipeta avenue today.
Sixteen young ladies were enter
tanned, beginning at the hour of 10
O'Clock. 1t was a Five Hundred par
ty and the merry pastime was never
more keenly enjoyed. Miss Ellis Nc
Culloch won the favor-a very dainty
vase.
Three of the rooms of the home
were prettily decorated in patriotic
colors and other features suggestive
of the approach of the nations birth
day. The decorations were very
uniquely arranged.
Roses added loveliness to the
scene.
Each guest was presented with an
imitation fire cracker as a souvenir
of the occasion.
Luncheon was served in man.
ner in keeping with the other de-
lightful arrangements that charac-
terized the party. The menu was
very tempting.
Miss Jacobshagen certainly sue
ceeds well as a hostess.
This evening the young lady will
entertain party of young ladies and
gentlemen.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02
FOR FIRST
HOME RUN

To stimulate interest in the base
ball game between the Fats and the
Leans the morning of the Fourth
of July, William A. Buthorn, propri-
etor of the LaCourt hotel. has Of
fered free dinner to the first play
er, be he fat or be he lean, who
knocks home run in the game. The
player will be invited to take his
wife or sweetheart with him to the
dinner.
John II. Heron, captain of the
Fats, has made good progress with
his team, and has his men about
signed up.
The Leans are somewhat more
backward, though they promise to
put strong team in the field.
Efforts are being made to sign
Hon. Bill Weiser, the well known
attorney and left-handed pitcher, to
occupy the box for the leans In
case he consents to play, the Leans
anticipate a walkaway.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

I'VE are now confronted with this
condition, gentlemen" he said. 1.-The
panel Is exhausted, and six perempt-
ory challenges are left
AT this point he was interrupted
by Deputy District Attorney Fry for
the people.
beg your pardon said Mr.
Fry. THE state has not waived any
OF its challenges, but only passed
them
Judge Hilton was on his feet. pro-
testing that the state had absolutely
waived their right of challenge.
BE seated, please" said Judge
Shackleford. THE court rules that
the people have waived their right
of challenge"
But the matter will probably come
up later. as Mr.. Fry stated that the
prosecution will submit authorities in
the matter to show that the court S
ruling should be reversed.
Judge Shackleford, after a short
consultation with the attorneys on
both sides, then ordered the drawing
of venire of 80 men, after which a
recess until Monday at a. m. was
ordered
The jury retired in charge of their
bailiff, while Clerk Primrose, Sheriff
Schrader and the attorneys retired
to the clerks room, there to attend
the drawing of the additional venire.
The names will be drawn from the
jury box. the court having decided
against the drawing of an open ven
ire by the sheriff. The names, of
course, will not be made public un-
til the talesmen have all been served;
but it was stipulated that each side
be furnished a list of the prospective
jurors. so that the attorneys can be
examining their records.
New Stray Hats at Inafflnr,c
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

juror aud felt himself qualified tc
sit In this case. He was passed fol
cause by the defense.
The people waived their twelfth
peremptory challenge.
The defense, after scme consulta-
ton, excused j. S. Vaughn, whose
place as a tentative juror was taken
by c. II. Krigbaum, a railroad man,
who has lived 25 years in Grand
Junction.
Mr. krigbaum, questioned by Mr..
Carnahan for the people, said he had
read of the Collins murder and had
discussed the case to some extent
with parties who had worked in Tel
luride. What they had told him, he
said, had caused him to form an opin-
ion as to the guilt or innocence of
the defendant. which opinion he had
expressed and which would go with
him into the case, requiring some ev-
idence to remove.
''Do you have any personal feel
ing in the matter?" he was asked.
81 do"
''And you feel that you could not
enter into this case and lay your
prejudice aside?"
Il think | could not"
And il might influence your ver-
dict?"
81 think it would"
''Do you belong to any organiza-
ton or lodge that has interested it
self in the defense of the accuse?"
mot that | know of
Have you any such prejudice
against any of the witnesses for the
people as would prevent you from
giving fair consideration to their tes-
timony?"
81 have; though I think I could
take. into consideration all the facts
in the case"
Mr.. Krigbaum. after lengthy ex-
animation. was challenged by the
people and examined by the defense
Judge Hilton questioned the jur-
or, found that he had no opinion that
would prejudice the right of the de-
fendapt, and resisted the challenge
Judge Shackleford excused the
juror, the defense noting an eXcep-
<tion to the ruling.
l.. w. Norris, another railroad
employe, who has been resident
of Grand Junction for 12 years, was
then called. He said he was in Iowa
at the time of the Collins murder;
but had read of the murder in clip
pings sent him by relatives at Ridg-
way. Since then, he said. he had
read quite extensively of the case,
and had talked with people who
claimed to have first-hand knowledge
of the facts.
Have you expressed an opinion of
.SSour own?"
No"
Have you formed such an opin-
ion?"
II have"
''Is it fixed?"
''It is
Would it take evidence to re-
move it?"
1T would"
Further. Mr.. Norris stated that he
is unalterably opposed to capital
punishment.
Gould you lay your prejudice al
together aside If you should become
juror in this case?" asked Mr.. Car
nahan.
81 think not"
Mr.. Carnahan challenged for
cause, and the defense Joined in the
challenge; so Mr.. Norris was ex-
cused.
This exhausted the panel.
Judge Shackleford then began:
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02
THE HAND 1 PRESSED.

The little hand l pressed-ah, me
That l but pressed and did depart;
How tenderly | think of thee,
| wonder fondly where thou art.
| wonder whether thou shalt e'er
Feel once again my tender clasp;
With thee the world AMI all were
mine,
| saw the prize within my grasp.
The little hand l pressed-ah, me
And held with all the lovers art
A royal flush - the house was
pinched-
left the pot and did depart.
Cornell Widow
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

Irwin Smith and wife and their
daughter, Miss Dorothy, will arrive
in the city tomorrow from Philadel-
phia, to spend a short vacation with
Mr.. Smiths brothers, George p and
James Fl. Smith
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

The chain gang is doing good
work this week cleaning up the ditch
es and the gutterways on Main
street. Mayor Wentworth insists on
the streets being kept clean.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

William II. LaCoste, has accepted
a position as travelling representa-
tive for the Chicago Novelty Suit e.
Cloak Company in Colorado, Wyom-
ing and the northwest.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

Single driving norses, both stylish
and gentle. Rubber-tired buggies.
Moderate prices. The Blue Barn.
Phonec Junction 228.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

Today plat of the Scott subdivis-
ion to the town of Whitewater was
filed with the county clerk. In all
there are 332 lots in the subdivision,
each lot being 20 by 125 feet. w. ].
Scott is the owned.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

The railroad companies recline t,
furnish any excursion trains for Jul.
A. Consequently, no specials will b.
run from Fruita and Palisade to thi
city, but the one-fare-for-the-ro
trip rate will prevail.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

Dr. Ahlenfeld and wife of Denver
are visiting Mrs. Ahlenfeld's mother,
Mrs. II. G. Pearson, of this city.
while en- route to Portland, Ore, TO
reside.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

A marriage license was issued lat,
yesterday afternoon to William ]
Stewart of Pittsburg and Miss AL
mira Jones Smith of F'ruita.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

We still have some pIumping left
J. e. Mckenzie. Phone Red 161.
s4s Colorado avenue.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

Frank Brown, a brakeman on the
Santa Fe, was killed in the. yards al
Radiant, near Florence, yesterday
by being struck by lightning
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

Today Frank G. Leslie transferred
to Henry A. Glasco a tract of or
chard for $4,000.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

All entries for the bicycle race on
the Fourth must positively be in be-
fore tomorrow (June 81 noon at the
Office of Fred w. Coe
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

The county commissioners wi
convene next Monday in regular ses
sion.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

We call for ladies' and genta'
clothing: We do cleaning and press
Ing Of the best quality. We deliver
at your request. Telephone Black
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

Hotter than birthstone is Cameo
coal. Order from Milne & Milne
527 Main. Phone Black 663.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

Guaranteed hose, at McKenzie's
the plumber. 645 Colorado avenue
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

Carl A. Anderson today trans
ferred to P. r. Dombo 10 acres of
raw land for $4,000.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

]. H. Lane is headquarters for the
Burch awning. Call Junction 252.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

Today with the county clerk the
official notice Of the election recent
ly held in the East Palisade Irriga-
tion district was filed.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

See me for tnat new hose. ID
Mckenzie 64s Colorado avenue.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

Chicken dinner every day at Ca
dy's restaurant, 33S Colorado.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

See ]. H. Lane about your awning.
We have them in arr style or color.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

Awnings" in any stripe or color
of the very bes. grade. ]. H. Lane.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

o. M. P. Steel, deputy county
clerk, today transferred to Charles
]. Wathier 40 acres of High Line
land for $4,000.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

NJ. F. Fredericks is in Denver on
a brief business trip.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

Miss Perkins VII: cal, at your of
flee, take your dictation and return
work at any time Red 1881.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

No. 3 was nearly hours late this
afternoon.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

We are reliable. ou can denepn
on US. Our work is the very best,
Phone us your wants.--The Suitor-
ium.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

Rope. axle grease for. buggy and
wagon. Fred Mantey.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02
ANOTHER VENIRE ORDERED
AND THE COURT ADJOURNS

Continued from Page ID
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

Rev. w. II. Dee Moulin will fill
the pulpit next Sunday morning and
evening at st. Matthew'S church.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

Editor Clint Martin of the Pail
sade Tribune was in town this morn
ing.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02

New Straw Hats at Loenler's.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-02


Frank Brown, a brakeman on the
Santa Fe, was killed in the. yards at
Radiant, near Florence, yesterday
by being struck by lightning.
All entries for the bicycle race on
the Fourth must positively be in be-
fore tomorrow (June 81 noon at the
Office of Fred w. Coe
Today with the county clerk the
official notice of the election recent
ly held in the East Palisade Irriga-
tion district was filed.
o. M. p. Steel, deputy county
clerk, today transferred to Charles
]. Wathier 40 acres of High Line
land for $4,000.
Rev w. II. Dee Moulin will fill
the pulpit next Sunday morning and
evening at st. Matthew's church.
Editor Clint Martin of the Pali-
sade Tribune was in town this morn
ing.
Miss Perkins VII: cal, at your Of
flee, take your dictation and return
work at any time. Red 1881.
Rope. axle grease for. buggy and
wagon. Fred Mantey.
No. was nearly hours late this
afternoon.
NJ F. Fredericks is in Denver on
brief business trip.