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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
COLORADO NEWS

Work has started on Alamosa's ST.,
500 library.
Denver's Salvation Army fed some.
thing like $500 Christmas day.
Automobile thieves are becoming
numerous in and around Denver.
Denver officials have finally com.
promised on twelve story buildings.
FIT. Collins Is rejoicing over the
change of ownership of the Colorado &
Southern r. R.
Alamosa is reported to be enjoying
building boom. No backcapping
newspaper.
Five thousand Christmas trees sold
in Denver is an indiction of the way
forests are being devastated every
year.
Colorado Springs is In the throes OF
charter election and there is great
rivalry as to who shall compose the
charter convention.
Congressman Haggott is SPEEDING the
holidays at his home in northern Colo
RADIO. No he is not fixing his political
fences. None to fix. All down and the
next fence will have to be new one.
A bill for $3.50 was presented by
three professors of the state univer
sity for lobbying to secure the passage
of an amendment to the state constitu
ton Instead of allowing the bill, the
men should be retired for lobbying.
The United States Reduction Co. ant
other reduction works treating Cripple
Creek ores, have announced re
duction averaging rs cents per ton II
treatment charges. A very acceptable
Christmas present to the mine owners
Denver experienced regular hurri
cane Thursday afternoon. the win'
, rushing along at 6O-mile clip. blowiai
In several plate glass windows and dc
ing much damage in small way. Tn
storm extended more or less over tn
entire eastern portion OF the range.
Outclassing in weight and qualit
Z anything ever seen or heard of in tn
A turkey line, not excepting the twent,
e six-pounder recently sent to Pres
3 dent Roosevelt, gobbler. which tippe
Z the scales at twenty.nine pounds dres
e ed. was shipped to Governor-elect job
:. F. Shafroth by the Fruita Bryan Clu
for Christmas.
! A patent for making briquets, CLAIM
} to be an ideal fuel for smudging pu
poses. was sold for $4,000 to a COZ
+ pany soon to be Incorporated at Gran
}, Junction for the purpose Of manufa
' turing thsm. Judge amith, I wealth
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
Extra Session Of
Congress Assured

Washington, Dec. eff leaders in
congress OF both political parties are
able to bring sufficient influence up
on President-elect Taft, special ses.
sion to revise the tariff will be called
almost Immediately after the inaugura'
lion. The purpose will be to cut the
special session as short as possible and
secure an adjournment before the ex
tremely hot weather sets In.
Several members of congres, who
have discussed the matter with Mr.
Taft. believe that his views in regard
TO an early and short session coincide
with the plan suggested.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
Disease Killing
Many People

Ell Paso, Dec. 26.-According to news
from a reliable source from Hermo'
sillo, capital of the state of Sonora,
Mexico. a mysterious disease is killing
many people. The inhabitants are ter
ror-stricken and are leaving as fast
as possible. The disease proves fatal,
the victim dying day or two after
being attacked. So far the phhysicians
have been unable to diagnose the cpl
demic.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
RECEIVED THE FOURTH
BLACK HAND LETTER

Chicago, Dec, 26.-vio Lanillo has
received another black hand letter, de-
manding $500. This letter. the fourth
which he has received. gives him until
Sunday to pay the money and threat.
ems the lives of his family, II he re.
fuses the pay. The first two letters
he treated as a Joke. but two shots
fired at him through the kitchen win.
dow awakened him to the gracvity OF
the situation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Thirty-eight head of oxen came In
from Mancos Friday evening about
1880 with three big wagons loaded
with an entire equipment for prospect,
ing, placer mining and treatment OF
the ore. The oxen belong to Mr.. Spen-
Ger of Mancos, and the machinery and
supplies TO the San Juan development
company. The outfit pulled out of Cor.
tez at about 1890 Saturday morning,
bound for Bluff where the company's
holdings are located, Mr.. Spencer is a
large shareholder In the above com
pany. They have been experimenting
with the gold-bearing sands for num-
Der of years and have finally discov-
cred method which win treat and
handle the ore at good profit. They
have Interested a large amount OF
Eastern capital and have perfected
and built their machinery, and are now
on their way to put their plans into
operation. May success attend their eff
forts.--Cortez Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
MRS. JACK SLATTERY
AT DEATHS DOOR.
--0---


Silverton, Dec. 26.-Mrs. ]. H. Slat-
terry is not expected to live through
the night although possibly a turn
may takep lace for the better and the
patient pull through. Mrs. Slattery
was taken sick week ago with pneu.
monia and has steadily become worse,
DIR. Haggart of Durango was telegraph
ed for and he arrived at noon to con
suit with the local physician. The
daughter. who is attending George
town University at Washington, D. c.,
and the son, attending a military aca
denny In Missouri, have been telegraph
ed to start for Silverton at once.
The many friends of the fanny are
trusting for the best.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

There win be presented during the
coming sessions OF the legislature In
Colorado and A other states. q uniform
pure food law prepared BY the com
mittee appointed by the national and
state pure food commissioners TO draft
universal provisions on pure food en-.
actrhents for all of the states. In ordsr
to secure better service and TO enable
the state commissioners to cooperate
with each other efficiently. A
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
Says Statehood II tlI1 y
Bill Ii viii u Pass $

Santa Fe. N. NJ. Dec. 8.-Governor
George Curry. who returned yesterday
from three weeks absence in Wash
ington, en- route home stopped in Chi.
cago. where he underwent an opers.
ton on his throat. He u confined to
his bed, but the illness IL not of seri
Gus nature. Tho governor. says. tn
statehood bill viii pass the house ~
" In January.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
Will Visit China
On Secret Mission

Chicago. Dec. 26.-Colonel James
ney, who left Chicago for New Orleans
two weeks ago and is now in San
Francisco. He will go to Japan and
China on a secret mission for the
state department. 1t is said, before re-
turning to this city. The nature OF
Col. Lewis mission is not known,
even TO his private secretary. but II
is known that he is carrying letters
from President Roosevelt and Secreta-
ry Of State.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
d
Death o.. Claus !ia -
Spreckels !. at Frisco F

San Francisco, Dec. 6.--Claus
Sbreckles, the millionaire sugar king
of California. died at his old home on
Howard Street. this morning q victim
OF pneumonia. He had been III sin q
Tuesday. Rudolph Spreckles one. soi
the sons, arrived from Honolulu yes
terday. While out at sea he had been
informed by wireless that his father
was dangerously Ill. ~ f4
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

lists and railroad men. and that very
intently and thoroughly. While the
New Mexican is not In shape to speak
authorittatively, 1t believes that the
project is feasible and will materialize
before long. The connection by rail
OF these two important sections OF
this territory will bring about an In
tense and rapid development. and will
aid greatly in the prosperity and ma.
terial well-being OF the Sunshine terri
tory and the future Sunshine State
New Mexican.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
Prosecution Closed
Its Case To-day

Flushing. l.. l.. Dec. 26.-District
Attorney Darrin closed his case today
against 7. jenkins Hams. accessory to
his brother. who shot William e. An
mis- at the Bayside Yacht Club on Aug.
fifteenth. The Judge refused even to
hear arguments for dismissal Of the
Indictment. The defense then began
It, argument.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
KILLED BY AN
UNKNOWN ASSASSIN

Hartford. Conn. Dec. 26.--Samuel
Roedinskl was shot at his sore in Pleas
ant Street early today by an unknown
man and died on his way to the hosp..
tai. There Is no clew as TO the muir
derer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
Happy Over De.
F1 -fri 20
4featiing in Chicago

Denver, Dec. 26.-All Longmont and
most Of Colorado Ks excited over the
victory of the home team In defeat.
Ing the Chicago or Englewood eleven
yesterday at foot ball on sloppy field
The game was all one sided. and was
attended by about 5000 people. Long
mont winning by score eof l3 to 0,
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

ed here ever since. We have nothing
but good words for John and we wish
him the best in his new life. His bride
is splendid girl, who possesses the
qualities that make a woman true
helpmeet. We congratulate both, and
trust that the good will predominate
in all of life's future events.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY
CElEBRATEs Z1aI BIRTHDAY

Washington, Dec. 26.---Admiri Geo.
Dewey, hero of Manila Bay and rank.
ing officer in the navy Is celebrating
his 71st birthday today. more than
ten years after the exploit which made
him world famous.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
WOMAN KILLED BY
MAN she ATTACKED

Birmingham. Ala, Dec. 26.--At Ems
ley yesterday Ms. Lavie. after seri-
ously cutting ]. w. Griffith In the
breast and throat, was shot and In
stantly killed by the man whose life
she attempted. Mrs. Lavie was the
proprietor OF the Steel City hotel. in
which the trouble occurred and Grif.
fifth is an employe Of the steel mill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
DOLLARS FOR oapnANAees

Pueblo. Dec. 26.-$l 900 was collect
ed for the three orphanages OF this
city BY the street concert yesterday,
under the direction of the Pueblo
Chieftain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
Too Bad Both
Were Not Killed

Cleveland, O.. Dec. 26.--Because Ju-
Pico. aged IA. would accept neeither
al her husband. Powell Formich and
Michael Milanovitch last evening
fought a duel with short knives In a
darkened room. Formich was killed
after he had buried his knife In the
neck Of his opponent. dying today. Re-
peatedly the girl. for whom the mon
fought, attempted to interfere, and not
until they paused long enough to knock
her senseless did she desist In her At
tempts at peace-making.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

VIM. Devorak was in from the Flori.
da Mesa today. He says thieves are
getting busy out his way and is won
dering whit they will steal next Some
time Christmas night parties got away
with two bee-hives, carrying the hives
some distance to where the honey was
thrown out and the bees thrown away.
He tracked the men some distance. Mr..
Devorak says people will have to put
padlocks on everything and then two
to one the locks will be stolen 1t is
too bad the country has such scoun.
drels. They are an injury to the com.
munity and themselves as well.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

When people are hungry for the lfv
ing bread It's folly feeding them lee
lures on agriculture
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

1t Is often worth while to do an ap
parently fruitless act for the sake OF
acquiring helpful habit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Over $4,000 acres of farm lands have
been filed on by actual settlers in
Montezuma county the past year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

orchard owner. is one Of the leaders In
the movement and It "a expected 70
sell stock sufficient for the erection
of a factory to cost between $4,000
and $4,000. ''i' ''-i'a1''''ii SAl NflA
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Last Sunday evening. when d. Low
enstein Of Pagosa Springs was to sup
per after dark. some one robbed the
till in the store OF about $50 in cur
rency.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Col. Calvin OF Silverton will spend
the balance Of the winter In Denver,
being quartered at the Savoy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Castro is reported to have given up
and will not oppose paying off debts
and settling the Venezuela differences
with foreign countries.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Messrs. Hood 4 Ames have opened
undertaking psrlors at Cortez.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

ENery sHlOOu IN OttumWh, lOWh,p was
closed last week owing to religious
revival.
Castro is reported to have given up
and will not oppose paying off debts
and settling the Venezuela differences
with foreign countries.
Wall Street hears that Andrew Car
negie is back In the steel business and
Is furnishing the money for Schab's
Bethlehem works..
And now 1t is reported that there is
trouble brewing between Brazil and
Argentine. South American republics
are strenuous set.
A st. Louis garbageworker found
a ten thousand dollar bill In an old
tomatoe can the day before Christ
mas. A very nice Christmas pre-
sent.
While giving new $4,000 touring car
Its initial trip through the business
district OF Bloomington, Illinois. Roy
Johnson ran over Frank Brown. an g.
year old newsboy. crushing his skull
A mall pouch containing 80 pounds
OF registered Christmas packages. con
signed to Eastern points, was stolen
from the baggage room Of the belt-line
railroad depot at Kansas City Wednes
day. The pouch Is believed to have
contained much valuable merchandise
There was no money In 1t. A negro II
suspected.
A balloon trip that win attract tn,
attention Of aeronauts and scientific
men In all parts Of the world is beint
arranged by Carl @. Fisher Of Indiana
polls and A. George L. Baumgaugh, {
professional aeronaut and balloon man
ufacturer OF Springfield. III. The pro
posed balloon expedition will be across
the Atlantic ocean from some poin
on the Eastern coast Of America tt
Europe.
While helping her mother decorate
a Christmas tree In Chicago. Pear
Locke. 3 years old, picked up an oil,
revolver and said to her mother. Mrs
Earl Locke. Shoot me mamma" Tn
mother unaware that tho revolver wa
loaded. pulled the trigger and sho
the child through the heart. killing
instantly. The revolver had been Il
the house six months and only on
chamber was loaded.
Dividend and interest disbursement
for January 1909. viii exceed $4,000
900. Up to today the dividends d,
clared upon the stock Of the New Yor
city banks and trust companies. tn
various railroads, industrial. misce
laneous and strss. railway corpori
tions in the United States aggregat
s76.21s,000. which compares with 81
: $4,000 declared in January 1908. an
S71.347. 900 In January 1907.
Thomas y. Ryan announced that O
the advice Of his physicians. he hs
rssisAs1 hssly trea ~ dizsstsraas
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

OF "a railroad and Industrial corpora
tions, following the resolution he had
adopted nearly two years ago. Tho on
ly institutions with the management of
which he remains actively Unidentified
are the Morton Trust company. the
National Bank of Commerce and tho
American Tobacco company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

d. w. Hoover came up from the
Eden ditch to spend Christmas at
home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

Every saloon in Ottumwa, Iowa., was
closed last week owing to religious
revival.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Wall Street hears that Andrew Car
negie is back In the steel business and
is furnishing the money for Schab's
Bethlehem works..
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Mrs. Pearl Lowell. formerly OF Pa
gosa Springs, now Of Mancos. has
been spending Christmas in town. She
returns home In the morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

adopted nearly two years ago. The on
ly institutions with the management of
which he remains actively Unidentified
are the Morton Trust company. the
National Bank of Commerce and the
American Tobacco company.
After eighteen years search extend
ing over two continents. Frank Hust.
meyer. prominent business man of xe-
MIA, Ohio found his brother Edward at
kewanee. Ill. working as q porter.
The latter ran away from wealthy
home to go to Brazil and had not since
sent word OF his whereabout, al
though In hardship. He accompanied
his brother on Joyous Christmas
Journey to xenia. where his mother
waits to offer money and ease
Suppression by state legislation of
the stage door Johnny" SO familiar
in New York City will be urged again
In the New YORK legislature this year
by local assemblyman. who In pre-
pared to bring 1t up lore tho state
lawmakers for passage. All male pa
irons Of d theater, according to the
bill. must register. II they desire to
communicate with an actress In doing
80 they must give their full name and
address. and state whether married
or single. False registration ia to be
made punishable by fine or imprison-
ment.
Joseph Pulitzer once sent an ennis
sary to President Roosevelt urging
Mr.. Roosevelt to throw Taft overheard
and announce his own willingness to
accept another term In the White
House. Mr.. Pulitzer. according TO the
statement. promised to support the
president for reelection II his sugges-
tions were compiled with. Mr.. Roose-
velt would have nothing to do with
the proposition. 1t was with giee
that the friends Of the president made
this story public Wednesday. They do
not fix the date. when Mr.. ,Pulitxer
made this peculiar offer, but intimate
that 1t was during the summer or
autumn Of 1907. after 1t became known
the president was for Taft ~ his sue
cessor. One of Mr.. Pulit1er's conf
denIial employees visited the prssi-
den and In the name Of his chief ten
dered the support of the World In the
presidential campaign.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Judge Pike granted temporary in
Junction. restraining the county treas.
mer Of Montezuma from selling the
property of the Montezuma irrigation
company for 1907 taxes. Just friend.
ly suit to determine who should pay
tha tax.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Mrs. W. c. Wengler. who has been
visiting In Pennington for the East
three months, returned Friday evening
and went home to Denver today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28
SAN JUAN TOWNS

Messrs. Hood 4 Ames have opened
undertaking psrlors at Cortez.
Col. Calvin OF iSilverton will spend
the balance OF the winter In Denver
being quartered at the Savoy.
Over $4,000 acres of farm lands have
been filed on by actual settlers in
Montezuma county the past year.
Last Sunday evening. when D. Low
enstein OF Pagosa Springs was to sup.
per after dark, some one robbed the
till in the store of about $50 in cur
rency.
Judge Pike granted temporary in.
Junction. restraining the county treas.
mer Of Montezuma from selling the
property of the Montezuma irrigation
company for 1907 taxes. Just friend.
ly suit to determine who should pay
tha tax.
J. c. Spargo. mine foreman for the
Tomboy company. came down from
Savage Basin yesterday and this
morning left for Durango to spend
Christmas with his family and see that
now son. born a few days ago. and
which is about as handsome u Christ
mas present as could be presented
him BY his wife.-Telluride Journal.
Hon Thomas Annear left on the first
outgoing train after the blockade fol
Denver. The Democrats OF San Juar
are asking for the appointment of Mr.
Annear as deputy clerk of the supreme
court tn recognition OF his valued ser
vices during the recent campaign. NJ
better choice could possibly be made
and we are all for Tom.-Silyertor
Standard.
District court did not convene unit
Friday morning. Judge Pike having un
settled matters at Durango. The clerl
adjourned court from day to day sine
| Tuesday. The court was adjourned th'
same day for the term. and the tern
| will go down n the history of the coun
| ty as the shortest and least expensive
| A few default cases we're disposed o
and some informations filed, but th
latter can not now be made public
Pagosa Springs New Era.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Noll returne
from several weeks visit with friend
and relatives In Denver and Aspe
last Wednesday week ago. At o.
ray Mr.. Noll chartered q private cor
veyance TO bring himself and wife {
Bilverton. Between Ouray and Re
Mountain the sleigh turned over breal
ing the small bone In Mrs. Nolls wris
which makes 1t very painful. DIR. Fo
set the injured member.-silverto
STANDARD.
/ The subject Of extending the Ne
Mexico Central railroad from SAINT
Re to the splendid agricultural r
| gions and coal beds in Ban Jua
county In the Northwest and to IL
flonrishing city Of Roswell and !
thickly settled and rich asricultur
lands. from Torrencs to tho metropol
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

County Superintendent Mrs.. nnss-
phaPulford departed for Dsnvsr tp1ay
to attend the Stats rsacAass' Assoe1a-
tion. which nssts Dee. 3ssi. AftsS
the Association MArs. Pulfpra VIM r..
msin about week On sane otAsr
business. She expects 70 return =
Durango n I've vee1A
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

Mrs. Hummel. of silverton. who was
operated on by DR.. Ochsnsr the other
day. h getting along very nicely,
will be pleasing news to her silvsrten
friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

C. c. Lewis Of Cripple Creek. went
to Aztec this morning. where he viii
make his future homo. Mr.. Lewis
bought his property about year aso.
and has recently shipped his hoass-
hold goods to New MEXICO.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-28

And now 1t is reported that there Is
trouble brewing between Brazil and
Argentine. South American republics
are strenuous set.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-11-06
WEST POINT ITEMS

Dated Nov "a.
W. II. Kornegay is having an artesian
well drilled on his place here.
Claude Mitchell has purchased new
buggy
Oliver Tyler taken first prize on his
new team at the Farmers Institute at vi
nita.
D c. Roper has his new house almost
completed.
Chas Tyler and son we're in Vinita last
We had fine rain last week
DR. Ben Dobkns Of WEIGH did some
veterinary work here last week.
John Morris, of South West City Mo-.
who has been looking after his business
interest here, returned home Monday.
G. W. Mitchell was in Vinita last Mon
day
Chas. Tyler is plowing this week.
G. W. Mitchell is getting up a petition
for a bridge across Cabin Creek.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-11-06
Resolution.

Hearing with feelings of sorrow and
sympathy Of the untimely end Of the life
of Louis Clinkscales, one with such bril-
liant prospects and unusual ability, and
around whom so many fond hopes for the
future doubtlessly clustered. we the mem
bers of the medical profession of Vinita
resolve the following
That We tender our most heartfelt sym
pathy to DR.. A. NJ. Clinkscales and family,
and assure them that he will be sorely
missed, for his pious and noble life won
the admiration Of all who knew him;
That copy Of these resolutions be sent
the bereayed family and another to the
Chieftain for publication. Signed,
j. W, Craig. MI Louis Bagby, M. ID.
j w. Craig, M. D. NJ. r. Chapman, M. D
Thos. I. Winner, MD. A. W. Foreman, M. D
j. Ezra White, NJ. D. Oliver Bagby, M. D.
D. B. Slough. MD.
w. F. Schlicht. Pm. r. M. d.