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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

If we remember rightly the late
United States Senator Wolcott had an
Indian agent removed from office and
within three months of the expiration
OF the time he was appointed and per-
mitted to hold through Confession
Wrung from Conscience" This same
individual wanted the bank officials
railroaded to the pen and depositors
paid 25 cents on the dollar. Those
who are standing In with him must
be void OF shame.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

To class all secret service and spe
cial land agents as dishonest in order
to hold lucrative Jobs. would be wrong
We know Of several men who are try
ing to do justice to the settler and
the government. but their work is nee
essarily slow. However. we believe
their efforts In behalf of decency will
prevail and that this great government;
will do justice to the hardy farmer who
took up land with honest intentions
to make a home for himself and fam
ily.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

II there is anything disreputable that
the editor Of the morning sheet has
not engaged in-from trying to beat
depositors out Of their money by In
sisting on the bankers being sent to
Jail. SO they would be out OF the road
and thus prevent payment in full. to
traducing nine-tenths Of the people OF
Durango. advising people to patronize
catalogue houses. etc. some one will
confer favor by reporting. And still
the viper u nouriahsd BY some Of the
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The Democrat the other day de
clared 1t was giving the last warning
We desire to state that conditions
have not changed one whit and that
the warning was simply to fool the
people In trying to make them be
lieve the morning paper was in earn
est. First street is alive with lewd
ness and joints are running all nights
and Sundays. It's big joke-to foo
the people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

At Bolthead. on the Devonshire
coast, wireless station has just been
opened by the postmaster general OF
the British postoffice. This station is
intended to establish communication
with ships at sea. 1t is stated that
this is the first of series of similar
stations which are to be maintained by
the postoffise throughout Great Brit
NJ
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Why should not man have the
same right to take up a timber claim
and sell it at profit, If he SO elects
as he has to take up mining claim
and sell it? But the horde of special
agents and secret service men had tc
do something to retain their salaries
although at the expense and reputa
ton Of honest men and hardships in
f1icted on honest homesteaders.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
The chicago board Of public work,

The Chicago board of public works
received a vast array of Christmas
presents from contractors and subor.
dinates. but returned them, thus set
ting a fine example. The presents
came from thosej who wanted favors
and as the board is in charge of con
tracts and work running into the mil.
lions annually, one cain readily see the
propriety of returning b the gifts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The Brazilian govdrnment is plan
ming the construction of about ten
miles of new docks at Rio Janeiro
which, with the two miles already pro
vided for, will give this South Ameri
can port some twelve miles of new
dockage accommodation. The tonnage
of the port is rapidly growing, having
risen from about one and hahlf mil.
lion tons In 1903 to two million tons
In 1905,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

One of the q dent questions at Pan
anna is II the tanal as planned will
accommodate le latest huge battle
ships and big liners. Ship dimen-
sions have gre by increased since the
United States pok hold on the 18TH
mus and the II h is one that calls for
fresh consid cation. But yellow
clamor about be canal will accom-
plish nothing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Abe Ruef, the San Francisco boss,
has been sentenced to fourteen years
In the peniteniary, but 1t is explained
that It will take at least three years
to carry the case up through the va
rious courts that may yet be appealed
to. In view of thisfact and in view
of the material that some of the courts
to be appealed to are composed of 1t
is no wonder that Ruef smiled when
the verdict was pronounced.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
LIMITING HIS SLAUGHTER.
Leslie's Weekly.

Leslie's Weekly.
When ex-President Roosevelt Aach.
es Africa he may. under the usual
hunting license, kill two elephants, two
rhinoceri, two hoppopotami. two ze-
bras, six rare antelopes and gazelles,
also two of the rare colobus monkeys
and two smaller ones, two male on.
triches, two marabous. two aigrets,
common antelopes and gazelles to the
number Of ten, ten Wildcats, ten Jack.
ais. ten wild pigs, two wolve and two
cheetahs. AS to lions. leopards and
crocodiles he can shoot as many Of
them as he can get, and that without
q license.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Republicans dounting on civil serv-
ice to keep them in the state house
will find themselves disappointed. At
torney Generalklect Barnett has in ad-
vance given hill opinion the civil serv-
ice law of the Mate is unconstitutional
which is a plat hint for the places to
be given to Did |bocrats of which there
are several thdbsand in line.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Pullman porters receiving SIS a
month and com4elled to furnish their
own meals is admission from the
Pullman officiap who add that the tip
ping evil is y cause some travellers
desire better ervice. The Pullman
people are tn ones who need regu-
lating and cor elled to pay half way
decent wages.lN
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Hicks and his followers said they
had positive pledges from 80 members,
but when it came to voting he receiv-
ed only 10. Corporation influence go,
in its work in fine shape and Bob
Speer will be the guiding genius dur
ing the legislative session.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The Speerites and Pattersonites
promise to make the general assembly
regular circus. With both Speer and
Patterson trying to be the real clown
the whip is going to crack loud and
often
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Statistics show that the greater use
of Christmas trees per capita is In
Germany. 1t is also claimed that the
original Santa Claus was a Norwegian,
and that Scotland has the best golf
players Uncle Sam has the Ameri-
can flag and the Roosevelt prospect in
Africa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

While the land Investigations were
going on in La Plata county the Demo
crat teemed with laudatory articles
commencing the work of the horde of
secret service men who were bounding
the life out of innocent men. The Dem.
ocrat heralded the indictments with
great glee.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The Herald has great faith in the
honesty of President Roosevelt, but
there are others who are just as hon
est who have some rights, and among
them are the poor ranchmen who are
suffering great hardships through mis-
representations of secret service men
and special agents who took that meth
cd of holding their Jobs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The president of vassar college says
he will not beg for small sums here.
after--s50 and 800 contributions, but
II any one has $4,000 or more lying
around loose he will take the trouble
to place the amount to the credit of
the institution he represents. This is
certainly getting to be nation of
big figures.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Colorado's congressman should get
busy and not sleep until a change is
secured in land department rulings.
The situation in this southwest section
is outrageous and the honest home
steader feels like taking a shotgun
and using 1t on those who are respon,
sible for so mudh hardship.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Five states. Indiana, Ohio, Mime
sofa, Montana. and North Dakota,
gave their electoral vote to Taft, but
elected Democratic governors. 1t is
a mystery how Mr.. Bryan can fail to
understand so strong hint. But it
is true that local issues figured CON
siderably in the case.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

You can depend upon the Red Cross
society to arrange it so that your sub
scription for the relief of the sufferers
in Italy will be promptly and properly
forwarded.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The people of France saved a bill
the carelessness of Count Boni and
Prince Helie in their handling of Gould
money.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Prosecutor Heney says Hartman is
The worst one in the lot. Hartman
opposed the graft Investigations at San
Francisco because the great financier
was guilty-if not in person, his mon
ey went to corrupt the officials.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The London Quarterly Review de
clares that Great Britain, as De
fensive measure. should contract at
once for six bigger Dreadnoughts. Mr..
Hobson will mark up his naval de
mands. He will never allow Britain
mia to beat him in scareheads on the
subject of sea power.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Mr.. Bryan recently went to the trou.
BILE of printing in his Commoner win.
dication of Governor Haskell" Why
drag Haskell out again. seeing that the
public has shown an inclination to for
get him?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Political changes in Indiana have
given Senator Beveridge entire control
of the federal patronage in that state
If he is wise and prudent he will use
his power for the public good, and not
10 build up a Beveridge machine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The United States will shortly ad-
vance the minister from China to the
rank of ambassador. 1t will not be
Uncle Sans fault If China fails to de
velop larger share of healthful self
esteem.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Germany, with an area less than
that OF Texas, has population of
63,0O0.O0O. and it is growing fast.
Now guess the eventual population of
Texas, with its climate and nearness
to the Panama canal
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Since 1892 there has been decrease
of four in the Indian population of
the state of New York. The New York
Indians must be gradually breaking in.
to exclusive social circles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

What evidence was there to show
that Dave Day was not in the city
ter appeared in the Democrat? Again,
what evidence was introduced showing
Dave was not guilty of writing the
filth?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The Denver New Year papers con
tined vast amount of information re
garding the state. but the principa!
thing noticeable TO an outside news.
paper man is the advertising matter
which makes the Denver sheets able
to issue mammoth editions and make
thousands of dollars in the bargain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
business couple OF hours daily.
will be quite a hardship.

Sure cure for hog cholera has been
discovered In Missouri; soon all ami
mails will be made immune of all dis
ease, and still cold In the head is be-
yond the reach OF science.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Several times recently Wilbur
Wright has travelled in his aeroplane
distance that would more than span
the Channel. Wright is likely to
achieve this feat soon and so win an
other record.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Minnesota's university has fixed Go
as the age limit for the retirement OF
professors. They step comfortably
then into Carnegie fund annuity and
there is no need to discuss the sub
jeot Of choloform.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

One of the busiest points of inter.
secting street traffic is the crossing at
Forty-second street and Fifth avenue
New York. To break up the conges-
tion, 1t is planned to depress Forty
second street for one-half Its width.
and carry Fifth avenue across the
street on a viaduct Of ornamental con.
struction. Surface cars and heavy W.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

One hundred people were injured by
firecrackers at New Orleans on Christ
mas; they seem to have got pretty far
away from classic Christmas tradition
in the south. N
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The French budget this year ex.
ceeds sso0,000,oo0, though the poIn-
lation of France is but half that of the
United States. 1t takes money 10 k sep
in the swim with nations OF the 1rst
class.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Governor Hughes of New York a
few days ago took over 800 jobs out
of the public patronage list. That man
seems TO have absolutely no mercy for
the professional patriots.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

It is officially announced that the
French people save $1,00O.oO0.OOO a
year. The United States Is the wealth
lest nation, but can not claim to be
the thrIftiest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

An American baby received a
Christmas gift of s1.OO0,Ooo. In its
innocence the infant of some years
yet will prefer rag doll and any
sort OF rattle to the rattle of the check.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The British workmen are about the
worst off of any people on earth and
American workmen the best off. Still
we have those among us who scoff at
everything American.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Last years record of new railway
constructed in the United States was
S,214 miles, large reduction from
the average. and yet enough to span
the continent. In most of the large
cities the building of large terminals
is going on more extensively than ever
before.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Governor Curry is to be commended
for New Mexico. And then to have
T. d. Burns as first governor would
be fitting climax.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

A looting receiver is a hard propo-
sition no matter in what capacity he
IL serving we all remember the fate
OF Stevick in Denver who was forced
by outraged depositors to disgorge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Philadelphia's mint was called on
for s2.5O0,O00 gold for Christmas
presents, and 1t is the only institution
in the gift line that finds it unreces
sary to run an exchange counter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

On January 27 the kaiser will reach
the age OF 30. Perhaps he will say
nothing more In response TO congratu-
lations than THANK you"
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

A Chinese scholar says love is a
hallucination. And the heathen China
man is not alone In this conclusion
We can prove this by some Durango
ftes
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

I hicles will use the depressed portion
OF Forty-second street. while lighter
vehicles will use the non-depressed por-
tion crossing Fifth avenue at street
grade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

French courts have decided that the
Princess De Sagan is fit to raise her
children. This is likely to lower her
in the estimation of her present hus-
band.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Better look out for old Vesuvius
She is likely to be effected by the
earthquakes and make things lively
in her immediate vicinity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Day stood in with the government
forces until his case in the United
States court was quashed. Sold out
his friends-if he has any.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Boston reports 800 fewer marriages
in 1908 than in 1907. Leap year ac-
companied by a financial furry ap-
pears to work contrariwise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The newspaper that endeavors to
cover up graft and dishonesty is up
against hard proposition. Such is
the morning sheet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Mr.. Gompers, like all other citizens
must understand that he is not the
only pebble on the beach and must be
to the laws of the land.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The corporations are in the saddle
and Colorado Democracy will be un-
der the reign of Speerism during the
legislative session.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

This is going to be strenuous
week for Colorado Democracy assem-
bled in Denver. The real war will
comY-i~e
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Roosevelt has less than two months
10 serve and there are many in La
Plata county who would not mourn II
it was only two days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

A Cripple Creek jury after listening
to the evidence in divorce case, re-
turned a verdict that neither the man
or woman were guilty of the charges
preferred. 4 Daniel come to LIE.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Corporations need regulating. This
can be done, however, without Grip.
ping them or injuring the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Mr.. Rockefeller says he has never
lived beyond his income. Had he
tried to do so the booze joints would
have had a lucrative season.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Congress assembled today after Of.
teen days rest and the poor overwork-
"a msmbsm win now try and meet Tor
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The Colorado general assembly con
venes Wednesday at noon. Then tn,
war begins.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

James Byrne, a lineman for the Col-
orado Telephone company, who has
been working on the line between Du-
range and Hesperus, departed for Den.
yer today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

1t Is alleged that six members OF
The Pittsburg city council could not
be bribed. We take 1t for granted that
they were ostracized.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

In earlier centuries when Messina
was shaken down by earthquake moth
ing was done. They let time silence
the groans and dispose of the dead.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The Panama canal is giving some of
The yellow sheets great deal of un.
easiness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

President Roosevelt will have to get
busy Less than two months to han
die the reins OF government.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Standing in to keep from going to
jail was Dawes strong suit year or
two ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

No one objects to honest investiga'
tions. But why persecute instead OF
prosecute.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The man or woman who leads pure
Christian life is the one who is happy
and dies without remorse.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

December and January dividends
turned vast sum OF money into cir
culation-
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Publicity for corporations would do
away with much of the evil existing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The bill increasing the salary of the
president TO 100000 and the vice pres
ident to s25, 1000 year should pass.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Frank Wood of Aztec was guest of
the Southern last night Mr.. Wood
was on his way to Denver, for brief
vacation trip, He went out on the
eastern this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

This is the week Of prayer through
out the United States. Join in the
movement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Tom Patterson with his twin sheets
will at least keep the animals stirred
up for the next three months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

When the Pennsylvania coal supply
Is exhausted Colorado will be able TO
supply the deficiency.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Hell is right here on EARTH" says
a Chicago preacher.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Bob speer has Colorado Democracy
grabbed sure enough.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
people vino nave been It's victims.

Dave Day supported Hicks. Lubers
won with ease.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Get in the band wagon for cleaner
and better Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Tom Patterson was again outwit
ted by the wiley Speer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

DIR. F. C. Chamberlain was an ar.
rival from Colorado Springs last night
He went out on today's Southern to
Cortez, on his way to Bluff City 20
look over the oil fields.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

I
He went out on today's Southern to
Cortez. on his way to Bluff City 20
look over the oil fields.
last night and went to Pennington to-
day where his family are staying this
winter. The baby is sick, and Mrs.
Cole is anxious about 1t.
Geo. N. Raymond told the secret
| service men and attorneys connected
with the alleged land fraud cases, that
before he would do detective work for
or commend their action the postoffice
could go to hades.
Rev David Morell went to Fort
Lewis this morning, to conduct the
funeral services Of James Dudley Daw.
son, who died Monday. The funeral
will take place at l o'clock, at the
family home. on the edge of Sagebrush
mesa. between Breen and Kline.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. A. Luce came in
last night from Cedar Hill, where they
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Abe
Ross for several weeks. the latter be-
ing their daughter. They stayed
over night at the Palace. departing to.
day for their home at Carthage, Ill
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Denning return.
Cd To their home In Alamosa this
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

On December %, Ralph Devaughn
of the Colorado Telephone company
and Mrs. Stella Davis, pianist at the
Theatorium, were married at Aztec
They Thought TO surprise their friends,
and kept the marriage secret until
few days ago when it leaked out
Congratulations are now in order.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The firm of Clark G. Goodman, com.
posed Off. A. Clark and George Good
man, bookkeeper at the First Natl -
bank, has been dissolved by mutual
consent. While Mr.. Clarke has be
come interested in the Local Security
company he will continue to repre-
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Telluride reports a regular gale
blowing today. Silverton also reports
high wind with four to five inches of
new snow which is drifting. Ii has
been cloudy and threatening all day
in Durango but no snow and hardly a
breath of wind
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Mr and Mrs. G. H. Denning return.
Cd To their home In Alamosa this
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-14
GOOD PICTURES AT
 MAJESTIC "Why Girls Leave Home" a Big Hit-E Entertaining
 Vaudeville Work

The Majestic is showing some good pictures this week in addition to their vaudeville performance, one that is es pecially good being entitled, ''Why Girls Leave Home. '' An accident ta the machine made it impossible to givr the second performance last night but it will be repaired before this evenIng and there will be two shows as usual
 My Grandfather $ Clock" is One of the amusing vaudeville sketches This is followed by several musical se- lections and an illustrated song.
 Ethel Thornton then sang a song introducing the Swiss yodel, or herds. mems call in the chorus. As an encore she sang "She Borrowed My Only Illus band,
 Peters and Sedgewick then appeared in a vaudeville sketch including dia. logue, singing and dancing and causing much laughter and applause.
 The same bill will run this evening only, after which there will be au on. tire change for Wednesday evening.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-14
ARREST SAVES LIFE
 OF WOMAN
Dragged from Under Wheels of Train Just in Time
 to Escape Death

Drunk and lying in a stupor beneath a box ear, Mrs. Catherine Cowan was arrested by the officers yesterday after. noon, just in time to prevent her seri- ous injury and possible death.
 Unable to realize that she had been befriended, Mrs. Cowan objected to be. ing placed under arrest. She was taken 10 jail, however, and locked up pend in an examination.
 Mrs. Cowan, who has been in court on numerous occasions on charges of De- ing drunk and disorderly, apparently imbibed too freely yesterday and, be- coming weary, sought rest beneath a box ear. Passers by noticed her pre- carious position and notified the of iiccrs
 When the officers arrived, a switch engine was running toward the box ear under which the woman was lying. The train crew was ignorant of her presence and in a few seconds more, she would have been crushed beneath the low construction of the car and engine, even had she escaped the wheels.