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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Ladies night at the Durango club
proved an attractive feature last eve.
nins. The turnout was larger than
anticipated and the evening proved in
teresting to all. The musical part OF
the program was well received. 1t is
the intention to indulge in such gath.
erings every month
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

At the preliminary hearing last
Monday OF Jim Williams and Jim Hen
derson, before Justice Fay at Farm
ington, charged with larceny, the
prisoners upon advice of their coun-
sci. j. NJ. Palmer. waived examination
and were bound over to the grand
jury in the sum Of $3.50 each, which
was furnished. There has been rum
or that these boys were "jobbed" IL
the accusation of robbing the La Plata
postorice but the facts will probably
come out at the trial. 1t is also said
they may be arrested on govern
ment warrant and taken before the
nearest United States commissioner.
Aztec Index.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

holders. Whatever the amount paid
out would decrease the liabilities that
much without lessening the assets AID
thus make the terms OF the agree
gosa Springs New Era.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20
fFrom Mondays paily.l

Mrs. James Sleeth and the baby
went to Pennington this morning to
spend a few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Miss olive Baldwin is teaching a
new school established at the Heibler
& Co. sawmill near Mancos.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

While eating s0-cent dish of oys-
ters Florence man found a pearl for
which local jewellers are offering him
$3.50.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

A freight wreck at Osier early yes
terday morning prevented this sec
ton receiving mail, express or bag
gage last evening.
About 7:l5 "A double header freight
train with long line OF cars coming
west had just emerged from the long
snowshed about IA quarter OF mile
east OF osier when the forward trucks
of the head locomotive jumped the
track. The engine had just emerged
from the repair shops and the front
trucks varied from most trucks and
when the wheels jumped the track
and ran along on the ties neither the
engineer or fireman noticed the jar
until the derailed wheels struck the
frog OF the switch, when 1t caused the
locomotive To topple over across the
main roadbed, also extending over the
sidetrack. The second engine was de-
rallied but did not leave the ties.
Fireman c. j. Mapes was occupying
the engineers side vi the cab, no
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Joe Smith returned Saturday eve
ming from Denver where he took in
the Republican festivities.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Harry Jackson is undergoing an
other siege of rheumatism and is hard
ly able to move about without suffer
ing great pain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

John C. Glover. for long time as
sociated with the Del Norte Pros
pector, died at his home at Union.
Ore. last week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

The city Of Reno. New. last year
received $4,000 in revenues from its
licensed gambling, and about $1,000
more from fines of gamblers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

The Silyerton Masonic order is now
out of debt, having paid the last OBJ
legation last week. and the order now
owns about sl7,5O0 worth OF property.
Pretty fine showing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

o. r. Boyle returned last evening
from Pasosa Springs where he was
looking after bank matters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

W. C. Chapman has been confined
to the house since Thursday with tas
old trouble-rheumatis
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

The Herald has occupied more or
less space with matters concerning
the Colorado State bank, but the
ground having been covered, people
should be aware OF misleading state
ments in opposition newspapers.
hence ii is a waste oil space TO recog-
nize falsehoods that will appear from
day 10 day, aud outside OF real news
Items in connection with bank affairs
our efforts and space will be devoted
to other matters. hence when the
daily Ialsehoods appear in the Demo
crat regarding both the bank. The
Herald and the town. go unanswered,
do not consider it a baekdown, but
simply beneath the dignity OF an hon
est newspaper to continually refute
statements made by a Dlan whom
nine-tenths OF the people consider in.
sane, especially every time he tanks
up"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

L. r. Lamb returned from Denver
last evening, continuing to his Cortez
home this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

W. T. Davis received a fattering OF.
fer this forenoon to take the man
agement OF one OF the largest offices
in Texas-employing twenty-five men.
Mr.. Davis likes this section, however.
TOO well to leave, and will continue to
be one OF us, for which all our people
are thankful, although they are
pleased to know a wider field has
been offered him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

o. +. Boyle as receiver of the Colo
rado State bank, tiled suits Saturday
against the stockholders oil the closed
| institution for the amount liable on
their holdings, also to make Messrs.
Freeman, Chapman and Eldredge
liable ior the stock held as trustees,
and Mr.. Chapman for the stock held
by Mrs. Chase.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

S. w. Raymond returned last eve
ming from Denver where he took in
the Republican doings last week. He
reports Il large attendance from all
parts OF the state and that harmony is
hamlet. Republicans are united Tor
the preservation of law and order and
honesty in official life. The Lincoln
day banquet was great success and
enthusiasm was displayed on every
hand. Its a mighty good thing for
Republicans 10 meet and get acquaint-
ed and exchange views regarding par
ty policy and the best way OF serving
the people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

The Durango club is becoming de
cidedly popular these days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

A. z. Camp was Denver passenger
this morning. VIII be absent IL lew
days on pleasure and business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

And now move is on to place the
lid on Salt Lake. closing saloons on
Sundays. And now the Barkeepers'
union is leading the movement. 1t is
only question of few years when
Sunday observance win be the rule
all over the land.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

other churches during the closing ser
vice, which consisted OF illustrations
and comment by the pastor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

c. ID. Vandenberge is entertaining
his brother, j. IA. Vandenbsrge, min
ing engineer OF New York CITY.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Over 130 carloads Of sheep were
shipped out from Monte Vista during
the past week, bound for the Kansas
City and Chicago markets. Also a
number of cars of cattle and hogs
were shipped out.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Henry NJ. Soule and Lewis f. G.
Greene arrived last evening from Bos-
ton and are spending the day, being
under the care OF George Logan Il
good share OF the time. They con
tinue TO Silverton in the morning to
visit W. u. Kinney and inspect their
Gold King interests. These gentle
men are always welcome visitors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

C. w. Stewart, one of Bayfields pro-
gressiye ranchman. spent the day in
town. Mr. Stewart leaves soon for a
visit his son in Lebanon, Kan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20
ODDS AND ENDS FILcHED
FROM LOCAL EXCHANGES

The pipe line that is to furnish ir-
riRating water to Cortez and several
ranches near. is completed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Owing to the heavy snowstorms
Richard Keller has had TO abandon
further efforts to get additional ma
chinery TO the Emma mine and will
close operations until spring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

There is live competition among
bridge men these days. there being
half a dozen bids for the one being
put in across Pine river, while eight
or ten bidders were in evidence at
Pennington the other day, looking
after bridge work
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Messrs. A. Kraft and /. l.. Emmer-
son OF Denver are in the city and be
fore evening will likely close a deal
for remaining in the city. These gen
tlemen have visited our city before
and spent some time considering the
business proposition, and returned
last evening Tor the purpose OF clos
ing the deal, but no names will be
used until finally consummated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

case decided Saturday evening that
plaintiff had no cause for action. We
trust this will settle the matter so far
as putting the county to costs is con-
cerned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Jimmie Morefeld, all around base
bah player, who bumped against the
real thing when he played with Sill
verton against Durango last fall. has
league for the coming year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

That the people are Interested in
the subject OF temperance and also
that advertising pays. was evidenced
at the Baptist church last evening
when every inch Of the regular seat
ing space was occupied and some Is
chairs brought into use. And there
were quite number dropped in from
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Miss Belva Wyatt lett this morning
for Grand junction where she enters
the employ of the Colorado Telephone
company.
ming from Denver where he spent the
best part oil a week with the wife,
daughter and grandson. The little
fellow is Fred's delight.
John G. Higgins left this morning
for Colorado Springs and possibly Cal
iiornia, according 10 those with whom
he talked. He may retura and may
not, according to the same authority.
r. NJ. johnson, the railway mail
clerk who was injured in a wreck on
the Rio Grande Southern last April.
has instituted suit In the United
States court in Missouri against the
railroad people for damages. Depo-
sitions were taken before Justice j. II.
Arnold yesterday.
Neil Camp returned last evening al
ter an absence of four weeks, having
visited various parts OF Old Mexico,
including the romantic City OF Mex
leo, going as far south as Vera Cruz,
where he encountered 80 in the
shade. He reports very pleasant
and agreeable trip.
Phil Hitchcock, with the Wabash
railroad for Il long term of years up TO
January first but now with the An.
heuser-Busch people, is spending a
lew days in the city on business CON
nected with his people. Phil is the
same jolly old soul as when associ;it-
ing with the railroad boys. And ne
cannot keep away from them now.
William Morrison last week sold
one of his ranches to w. S. Phelps oil
Nebraska. And this remilds us that
quite good many ranch deals are be-
ing made these days because there is
no better investment. Mr.. Morrison
has quite number OF good properties
but is not at all anxious to sell.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Dr. ]. w Lackey has been awarded
the contract OF looking after the med
ical wants OF San Juan county pau
pers that may be kept in Durango
this year for the sum of SIS per
month. PAYABLE by the board of com
missioners of San Juan county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20
(From Tuesdays Daily }

B. W. Solomon has sold his transfer
business TO Messrs. Tom Farley and
Tim Anseth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

George Cline. the Mancos banker,
and Charley Kelley, the liveryman
were returning pilgrims from Denver
Saturday evening, continuing to their
Mancos home Sunday morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20
O.

Messrs. Soule and Greene journeyed
to Silverton this morning to visit
with Mr.. Kinney.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Thomas l.. Phillips, who has been
IN the city few days assisting Reese
McCloskey in taking dispositions in
the suit of X. NJ. johnson against the
Denver e. Rio Grande railroad left
this morning for Denver Although a
young maa, Mr.. Phillips is bright.
Keen attorney and is onto all the
Kinks. Mr.. Johnson wants 10000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Alamosa is already at work secur-
ing baseball timber for the summer
games. San Luis valley enjoys the
game and good ball receives more en-
couragemelt than in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

T. Il. Peterson went out to Igna-
clio this morning to note progress on
the new bridge across Pine river, Mr..
Peterson having been given most of
the work by the successful bidder.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

William X. Morrison went out To
the ranch on the Florida mesa this
afternoon and in the morning goes to
Denver to be absent a week on bust.
ness matters. Mr.. Morrison is one
of the substantial citizens OF this
southwest section. Upon his return
with Mrs Morrison he will return to
Cortez.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

NT. and Mrs. Matt Allen were re-
turning passengers from Denver last
evening. continuing to Silverton this
morning. Mr.. Allen Is chairman OF
the Republican central committee OF
San Juan county and has been taking
in the Republican doings in Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

H, Rachofsky left this morning for
the New York City markets to pur-
chase the spring and summer line OF
dry goods. clothing. millinery. ETC.,
for the Famous Stores. Mr.. Rachof-
sky says he is confident Durango will
resume her usual activity in the
course of couple Of months. and that
the demand for good goods will be the
same as in past years. and will buy
accordingly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

John T. Barnett has had his annual
pass taken up by the railroad com
pany, which leads the Plaindealer to
remark that the Hon. John will be
compelled to walk home from Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

The sun is getting well 10 the front
these days and snow Is fast disap-
pearing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Sheriff Vaughn started this week
overland to bring back T. d. Skeen.
who has been arrested there. 1t is
charged that Mr.. Skeen was endeavor-
ing to jump $500 bond to appear at
the coming session of the district
court.-Aztec Index
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

j.. J. Nathan came In from the east
last evening and will be with us a day
or two when he expects to go to Ala
mosa where he expects to open up his
clothing store about March first
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Kissane are in
from the Allison section on Il shop
ping expedition and making arrange
ments to keep The Herald going the
coming year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

merchants should ascertain who is
engaged in this work. In fact, a re-
ward should be given for proof.
There is way of getting rid of the
commercial knocker. No wholesale
house vii keep such a man twenty
four hours.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Coe Franklin. who has some SPLEEN.
did mining leases at ophir, is report
ed as having made a number OF rich
strikes within the past two months
Last week he struck sixinch streal
of wire gold in the Gold Crown, one oi
the mos promising claims he is work
ing.-Silverton Miner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Joe Terry passed through to Den
yer this morning. arrived from Silver
ton last evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

The approval OF the bank agree
me1t is flowing to the bank commit
tee from all directions and the amount
signed up now equals fully s5 per cent
OF the deposits of the First bank. Re
ports from Durango indicates an
equally good percentage in favor OF
the agreement. You need not tell us
that this showing will not appeal to
the court.-Pagosa Springs New Era
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Miss Belva Wyatt lett this morning
for Grand Junction where she enters
the employ of the Colorado Telephone
company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Richard Keller came over from
Dunton on last nights train, remain
ing at the New Sheridan over night
and this morning went down to Mont
rose. Mr.. Keller reports that there is
approximately seven feet OF snow on
the divide between Coke Ovens and
Dunton.-T journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

couple of newcomers who are
thinking of engaging in business in
durango say If those engaged in
knocking would be as active in boost,
ing Durango would push to the front
IN great shape. But as long as the
president of the knockers association
remains at the head of a Durango
newspaper, there is little use of look.
ing for beneficial change.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

The Herald is informed that few
oil the commercial men visiting Du
range have caught the knocking fever
and one is reported as having roas ST
lar as to say Durango will not be on
the map in five years. Before buvipe
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

On Tuesday evening last between s
and 9 o'clock while the dealer was at
tending lodge. the roulette wheel
which occupies the right-hsnd rear
room of Ed McGiil's saloon was rob
bed of its bank roll. amounting 70 BE-
tween s75 and $50. The dealer locked
TIE money drawer. turned out the
lights and remarked that he was go
ing to lodge and would be back soon.
When ho returned he found his money
drawe, Sing on top of the layout,
m'nu, he roll. The robber was evil
deatly a mechanic and had no fear of
being caught in the act of stealing the
roll" as he took time enough to un.
screw one OF the side slides which
held the drawer In place. instead of
prying the box open as an ordinary
burglar would do. So far there is no
clue for the officers to follow.-Tellu-
ride Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

When The Herald took up the prop
osition to secure dollar for dollar for
depositors of the Colorado State bank
the opposition claimed creditors would
not receive 25 cents on the dollar
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

The New Era thought everyone was
familiar with that clause OF the pro-
posed bank agreement which provides
that every deposit 1ot exceeding $50
shall be paid within so days. but It
seems that the few enemies OF the
agreement are busy distorting the
facts. Let US explain that the money
to pay these claims does not come out
Of the assets Of the bank. but comes
cut Of money advanced BY the stock
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

A railroad company has been
"stung" in the courts to the tune of
1850 for not obeying placard upon
box of merchandise which read.
''rrhis side up" There's gentle hint
to the travelling public which has felt
ths ravages of the baggage smash
sr.'' Label your trunks This side up
or Handle with care" and sue the
road for damages II things are
smashed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Ask your dealer for Barteldes Western Seeds
Please mention this paper
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Salt Lake has free soup kitchen
and restaurant where hungry men
without the price are fed, and given
free lodging also. Now a scandal has
developed out of charges OF graft !;
accusations that the management dis
poses OF articles contributed, for his
own benefit And as usual the lazy
free feed are responsible for starting
the stories. Man is a queer creature,
says the Telluride Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-02-20

Ollie NJ. Holloway, who killed him
self in Denver, was foreman of the d
X. G. road in Durango for som,
time. He was regarded as a hard
working, Industrious individual.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-22
LOCAL OPTION.

Granite Falls Tribune: Impelled
by the impetus of the prohibition
tide rising over the U. S., county
option will play its part in the
coming gubernatorial contest. Its
supporters justify it solely on the
theory of if the end is good, then
the means are fair" Their funda-
mental axiom is, all alchoholic
drinks should be abolished" The
plan is new and before you commit
yourself to it you will do we'll to
consider whether it is safe to allow
one prohibition towns majority to
regulate the habits and temperament
of another when the liquor traffic is
largely favored. 1t is hard to en-
force a law against the tasks of a
majority. 1t breeds disrespect and
even crime. Still, trial may be
the most equitable solution, so let it
come.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-22
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

inc supreme court of Missouri has
decided that the state primary elec-
ton law is constitutional.
Willie Edouin, the English actor. is
DEAD. He had been in failing health
since his return from the limited
states. He was born at Brighton in
1S41.
Pacific coast millers and exporters
are almost a unit in favor of the re-
moVal OF duty on shipments of flour
and other articles between the United
states and the Philippine islands,
BY decision of the Ohio supreme
court the Union Central Life Insur-
ance company of Cincinnati, of which
the late Governor Pattison was the
president, will be obliged to nav
$lS2,OO0 omitted taxes and penalties
The Wisconsin telegraphers' eight
hour day law is constitutional, in the
opinion of Judge Tarrant of Milwau-
kee, who has handed down his do.
cls1on IN the test case brought against
the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
road by the state. .
Harold, II. Cooper, fourteen-year-
old farmer boy, son of Enoch p
cooper of Kenyon, Mimi, died in an
ambulance as he was being hurried
from the Union depot at st. Paul to
st. Joseph's hospital. The boy had
been kicked on the head by a colt
while at work on the farm.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-22
AIMED AT OIL COMBINE.
Roumanian Government Submits Bill
to Parliament.

Roumanian Government Submits Bill
to Parliament.
Bucharest, Roumania, April 22-The
Roumanian government has laid be-
fore the chamber of deputies bill
directed against the petroleum COM
bine. This action is a result of the
agitation against the Standard Oil
company which the Roumanian oil
dealers have carried on for some time.
Several municipalities where the
Standard Oil company has attempted
to establish oil tanks have made reg
ulations, particularly in the matter Of
taxes, which have made it practically
impossible for the Roumanians to con-
duct business. Minister of Finance
Costinescu, speaking in the chamber
in behalf of the proposed measure,
said amid unanimous applause:
'The Americans say America for
the Americans; we will say Rouman1a
for the Roumanians.
The American-Roum CONNER
cial convention, which was signed
April 16, made exception of the petro-
leum industry, concerning which the
government reserved freedom of ae-
tion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-22

Eighty-eight Others Injured in Austria.
liam Rail Disaster.

Melbourne, Australia, April o.
Forty-two bodies have been taken out
of the Wreckage caused by the col
lision of two trains, from Ballarat and
Bendigo respectively, at Braybrook
Junction, about eight miles from Mel
bourne. 1t is believed that several
others are still buried under the de.
bris. The number of persons injured
is placed at Lightweight.
Many of the victims had entered
the Ballarat train at Braybrook and
were just about settling in their seats
when the crash came. The conductor
had signalled to the engineer to start
the train and was in the act of step
ping into the car when he saw the
approaching Bendigo train. He sprang
aside in time to save himself The
station was in darkness and a scene
of indescribable horror followed tho
collision. Three of the cars took fire.
Many of the victims were burned be-
yOnd recognition. A member of the
fire brigade found the bodies of his
two sisters buried in the wreckage.
An eyewitness to the disaster says
that the scene was one of carnage
and resembled that of a battlefield.
Several of the victims died as they
we're being lifted from the wreckage.
The driver of the Bendigo train says
that he saw the signals and when the
brakes failed to act he reversed the
engine, but was unable to check the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-22

Steunenberg's death. The utterance
was part of a speech by the senator
on the Brownsville affray and was
made in connection with a condemna-
ton of all efforts to condone the Of
Tense at Brownsville It was as fol-
lows:
"A cold blooded, inhuman, incarnate
devil blows to pieces an ex-governor
upon the doorstep of his home, is
caught and confesses and before the
grave of the man who died a martyr
to law and order is green sentimental
ism puts halo upon the brow of the
blacklist spirit that ever escaped the
crypts of hell. Men wearing the uni
form of a soldier of the Union, the
insignia of government and the SYM
Dol of law and order, in the quiet of
night, while homes are defenseless,
assault and attempt to murder whole
families and finally succeed in COM
hitting one murder. To compromise
with such an act or such deed is
cowardice; it is betrayal of govern
ment; it is an insult to every intelli-
gent and right thinking negro, for it
presupposes he is a traitor to his
country and criminal at heart"