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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

The baseball players who announced
last fall that they were going to re-
tire from the game are reporting for
spring practice. This is an encourag-
ing sign that winter can't last much
longer
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Of the politicians to understand why
Governor Deneen should refuse to be
a candidate for the United States
senate simply because he Goes not
believe he could enter the race for
that office and at the same time keep
faith with the people. says the Rec
d-Herald,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

A good many people are bothered
by the painful conviction that there
are other senators who would. II the
president got after them, be even more
feeble 10 defending themselves than
TiIlman vas in clearing his record.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

A number Of members Of the most
dignified deliberative body on earth
are going to try-metaphorically-to
break the presidents neck between
now and the 4th Of March. We ex-
pect to hear some more senatorial
heels crack ere long.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Now that another planet outside Of
Neptune has been inferred from GER.
tain pertubations noted by astrono-
mers the photographers are at work
to pick up the dot with the camera.
The little stranger, for 1t is known to
be small. is likely soon to be a recog-
nized member Of the solar system.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Now that Speer has delivered the
goods SO far as Hughes is concerned
1t remains to be seen If the Denver
mayor can deliver the corporation
goods clear down the line.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

The foreign contributions for the
Italian sufferers will reach $4,000. 900,
Of which the United States has given
nearly half. 1t is a record of prompt
and practical sympathy. showing the
advance of humanitarianism through.
out the world.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

The Herald is being congratulated
on every side for exposing the rotten
rebate deal Of the county commission.
ers. And the commendation is equal
ly from Democrats as well as Re
publicans
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Boston's proposed new charter is
stated to be in the direction of CEN
tralization Of power and simplifying
OF machinery. The citizens Of Boston
have been thoughtful since the munic
ipal debt crossed the 5000. 900 line
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

The contributions Of the United
States to the italian sufferers are ex.
pected to reach $2,500,000 or $4,000
600, and the promptness with which
they were put to work shows the In
telligent energy of the American peo-
pie In a good cause.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

1t appears that Austria can settle
It's differences with Turkey for $780,
100000 cash. AS war might cost a
hundred times as much, the chance
looks like a bargain-counter propo
eition
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. George Isgar left this
morning for southern California. They
go by way of Denver where they will
be joined by Mrs. ]. L. NickeI4Uho
accompanies them. They expect to
be absent two to three months.
The Reading club meets with Mrs
Balster tomorrow at the usual hour.
Uncle Johnny" White and Ed Ptol.
omy came over from Mancos last ey.
ening and are spending the day in
Durango.
George Pearson is down from Sill.
yerton visiting Harry and enjoying a
respite from snow and labor Always
glad to see you. George.
Frank Gillespie left this morning
for Enid. Okla. where-h.a will visit
his parents for a short time, then tax
ing in other sections of the country.
VIII return in April. -
T. E. Peterson was a Denver bound
passenger this morning where he viii
take in the closing of the stock show
and also look after some business mat.
ters
Something over five thousand dol.
| lars were paid in cash from second
| sewer district property owners, thus
| taking advantage of the per cent dis.
count for cash and saving interest
bearing bonds being charged up
against the property.
The Ashton Qdaho) Enterprise of
Dec. "a gives graphic account OF
thrilling experience of q half brother
of County Judge Henry Hechtman Of,
this place. who had very narrow
escape from drowning and later freez-
| ing to death while doing the good
Samaritan act by taking saddle of
mutton to an old coupls = NEEDY
circumstances. The account shows the
kind of stuff the young man is mad4
of and therefore pride to the family
4 o. ~
A merry party of girls and boys of
the seventh grade OF the high school
building went to Trimble last night on
sleighing party. The party onsist
ed of Vernon Skeels, May lockwood,
Waugh Haggart, Inga Skeels, Downs
McCloskey. Lillian Forsyth. Frank Mel.
son, Vivian Barton, Clay Cullock. Alice
Scott, Roy Hutchings, Edith Brown.
Iris Malone, Daisie Schafranka. and
Beatrice Broughton. Miss Schattinger
was the chaperone. The town was
aroused by their singing and their
class yells. One-a rip. Two-a rip.
Three-a rip yam! High school, sew.
, enth grade! Beat US II you can!
The Herald is not defending Fabian
: Martinez. 1t may be well not to issue
him license, but the aldermen should
give their reasons. Surely 1t cannot
be on account of fear of running a
disorderly joint In the face Of the
lethargy of the Democratic council and
officers in enforcing the law. There
are many places in the city that make
no pretense of observing aether the
state law or city ordinances Can 1t
be these places are not molested be-
cause they stand in with the Demo
cratic combine? II Martinez would
agree to deliver the goods at the
/ spring election no doubt his heense
would be forthcoming without a mo.
! ment's delay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

A man In New York who killed
himself during the panic year ago
left an estate which, when straight
ened up, is found to be worth $1,000.
900. A furry is a poor time to jump
at conclusions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Now that Abe Ruef is serving four.
teen years In the penitentiary as q
CRATER, Tweed is not the only boss
whose finish can be cited as an awful
example.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Last years cotton crop officially
reached 12.470,226 bales made ready
for market up to January /. The boil
weevil is nuisance, but not the ca.
lamity feared
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

The Bryan hoodoo seems to follow
all who have direct association and
connection with him. Stevenson of
Illinois. although popular. could not
get away from 1t. and now Kern of
Indiana feels the effect of the blight
ing hand.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

New York's new street commission.
er promises to do more work with
an appropriation reduced by $4,000
A man who talks In this strain will be
scalped by Tammany at the first
chanca
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Charley Hughes will rest easier in
day or two. He is too much of a
corporationist and has the wheels too
well creased to be defeated by his
party. II Hughes were a poor man
the platform pledge would fade away
like a rainbow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Tillman at last ran against q snag.
This Is the concensus Of opinion
throughout the country. Even the
Democratic press feels sorry for him
OF pitchfork fame.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

It is proposed to send tramps to
state farms and give them compul-
sorry course In agriculture. What can
the territories and outlying posses
sions do when overrun by the fugi
ttunu7
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Durango will miss Rev. David E. Mo
rell. He is certainly fluent and
eloquent speaker and an earnest Chris
tian gentleman of whom any commu.
nifty can well be proud.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21
says the Record-Herald.

Mr. Kern was defeated twice for
governor Of Indiana. once for the vice
presidency. and now loses the sena,
torship he expected Is . consolation
prize. The combination of Bryan and
Kern was q double-ender in luck.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

The Utah man who died the other
day. leaving over 800 children. grand
and great grandchildren, saw to 1t
that his name will be perpetuated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

A New York doctor 80 years of age
is suing a wealthy widow aged 70 for
$150.O00 for breach of promise. How
he must hate to doctor people for .
living!
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21
tFrom Wednesday,s paily.l

]. II. McHolland departed this morn
ing on three months vacation. VIII
visit the northwest and 1t is possible
may remain, although his leave OF alb
sence only calls for three months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

When President Roosevelt heard
that he had been rebuked by congress
he smiled. Eye-witnesses claim that
he showed most Of his teeth. too.
which fact is not likely to be reas-
surfing to congress
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

In the light Of recent events no
doubt can now be entertained that
the movement OF the American bat
tie ship fleet was other than mis-
sion Of peace and succor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Pittsburg will do well to send her
bribe-taking city officials to the pen
for a long term of years. And the
bribe-giyers should not be overlooked.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Foraker will evidently endeavor to
make the best of the remaining weeks
Of public life. But Teddy simply
laughs and shows more OF those pom
derous teeth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

In sixteen years the Indian tribes OF
New York have had a net decrease OF
four. The American aborigines are
doing we'll in the struggle for the sur
yiyul OF the ffttest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

The Democratic majority gives evi.
dence Of making q big raid on the
Republican surplus turned over by
Treasurer Bent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

The Imperial bank of Germany has
two hundred million in gold on hand.
The kaiser is probably sorry he made
q resolution to be economical.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Republicans who voted the Demo
cratic ticket last fall will have plenty
Of umet to repent. And they will kick
themselves for many a day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

No similar outrage was ever visited
on taxpaying public as the act last
week In rebating taxes prior to 1901
in order that Assessor Coston should
escape.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Two years from now the voters Of
La Plata county win start in to right
the policy OF the Democratic board
of commissioners by electing a Repub-
1ican.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Billy Sunday gave Hades a rather
severe shock the other day when he
said that place WAS NO worse than
Chicago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Denver expects to increase her pop
ulation twenty-five thousand during
1909 and no doubt this prophecy will
come true.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Shafroth qualities his statement re
garding another term 30 he can &C
cept without entirely making himself
out a member of the Ananias club.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

A newspaper that upholds grating
In public Office Is a fne specimen to
circulate In the homes Of honest 6eo-
plo
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

1t is reported that the shah Of Per
sia has again revoked the constitu.
ton. Revoking constitutions is one OF
the shah's most pernicious habits.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Tillman failed to make good and
now belongs to the has beens."
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

The Denver & Rio Grands seems
doomed to a very disastrous wreck
about every year in which the death
toll runs high.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Ralph Smalley, who is spending n
few days In the city. looks quite nat
ural, even with growth of whiskers.
Ralph makes the Sunnyside mine in
San Juan county his abiding place.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

The new president OF Harvard parts
his hair In the middle. but We are
assured that he is not a mollycoddle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Charley Hughes can now rest con
tented. speer delivered the goods.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Decency is not q thing known b,
the morning OUTFIT.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21
Now that the eyes Of the commits
sioners have been opened they should
act in this poor farm matter.

A New York judge asserts that q
drunkard is more dangerous than a
burglar because harder to handle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

1t is to be hoped that the man Sc
lected to have charge of the local fish
hatchery will know something about
the business and be able to keep 1t up
to the high standard attained by DR.
Barnes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

La Plata IL not the only county
whore the Bryan wave carried into
ofiacs men who have no thought or
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

est testimonies and pledges from
henceforth to stand altogether With
the Lord against all kinds Of evil.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

The worlds most Travelled woman is
said to be Mrs. Marie Robinson Wright
Of Georgia, who estimates that she
has travelled 100000 miles. She Is
the daughter of Judge Robinson the
noted jurist, and the wife of Hinton
Wright OF Atlanta
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

j. C. Bowman, who came down from
Silverton yesterday morning and took
In the minstrel show last night, left
for Denver this morning where he will
remain until the flowers bloom in San
Juan county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

A hundred or more friends of Rev,
Mr.. Morell were at the depot this
morning to say good bye and wish
him Godspeed In his new field of labor,
We will all miss his genial face and
Christian character
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

H. B. No. II. presented by George
Weaver, designs to extend to paroled
prisoners some of the benefits besr w.
ed upon convicts who serve their
terms out. It is to provide that pa
rolled men shall be furnished the same
amount Of money. clothes and other
necessities that are now given to those
released.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

The Herald carries the largest and
finest stock of stationery for com
Eercial work In the southwest. We
also have the latest type faces and The
best workmen. This accounts for the
patronage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Miss Helen Rodgers is expected 10
arrive this evening on a visit to her
relatives In Durango. Miss Helen
has been at Albuquerque since leav
ing Durango. but after visiting in Du.
range goes to Denver where she has
lucrative position. We will all be
glad to see Miss Rodgers and her
smiling countenance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

The growing numbers at the after
noon Bible study in the First Metho.
dist Episcopal church attests its in.
terest and helpfulness. They are now
studying the work of the Holy Spirit
In the Apostolic church. The meet
Ing begins each afternoon at 2:45 and
closes promptly at 3:45 p. m.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Rev. Mr.. Ensign of Cedar Rapids
Iowa, is expected to arrive either
Thursday or Friday evening and will
occupy the Presbyterian pulpit Sunda,
and the week following. Mr.. Ensigl
ia pastor Of a large church at Ceda
Rapids. town of $4,000 population.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Denver Republican arriving last
night notes the marriage OF Mrs. Ed,
ward G. Stoiber to Mr.. H. r. Rood of
Seattle. the marriage taking place in
Vancouver. B. c.. Saturday. Mr. Rood
is said to be a wealthy manufacturer.
spending much of his time abroad.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Ward. son OF DIR. and Mrs. Folsom,
left this morning to join brother in
Kansas. Ward has not been very well
for some time and change of climate
will no doubt do him good. At least
we trust so.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

s. w. Carpenter was over from
Mancos last night, returning home
this morning. Mr.. Carpenter has the
honor of being elected county attor.
pey by q Democratic board. 1t is a
safe bet the commissioners of Mon
tezuma county will not pass any such
outrageous resolution as that passed
by the commissioners of La Plata
county rebating taxes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

The Barteldes Seed company is a
home concern-a Colorado industry
and It - striving to make an enviable
record and In the past has succeeded
and II u quite sure to continue to
meet tAs requirements in every way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Barry Sullivan will be more careful
when writing for the Democrat and
defending tax rebating and leave opt
the 81"
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

T. E. Peterson was Denver bound
passenger this morning where he viii
take in the closing of the stock show
and also look after some business mat.
ters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Thos. H. Wigglesworth received
telegram this afternoon announcing
the death of his only living sister
Mrs. A. F. Talbot, at Palmyra, N. T.
Mrs. Talbot visited Durango on two
or three occasions. She was n years
of age.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Frank Gillespie left this morning
for Enid. Okla. where-h.a will visit
his parents for short time, then tax
ing In other sections of the country.
VIII return in April. -
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

George Pearson is down from Sill.
verton visiting Harry and enjoying a
respite from snow and labor. Always
glad to see you. George.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Word comes to Durango that Miss
Bessie Normoyle, step-daughter of
Aleck Berry. was married the other
day in Salt Lake to Harry Sullivan
train dispatcher on the Rio Grande
Western.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

The Barteldes people guarantee abb
solutely fresh seeds each year and
seeds that grow" If unable to OBJ
tain Barteldes seeds from the local
dealers write direct for catalogue and
YOU will receive the right treatment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Something over five thousand dol,
lars were paid in cash from second
sewer district property owners, thus
taking advantage of the per cent dis.
count for cash and saving interest
bearing bonds being charged up
against the property.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Lewis departed
for Denver this morning where they
Will take in the cattle show and en-
Joy city life for three weeks or more.
Dan Thornton made The Herald a
pleasant call yesterday. Dan is al
wayy welcome as he is one OF our
enthusiastic farmers and stock fan
c1ers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Envy is rather dangerous disease.
for sometimes 1t develops into secret
feeling Of rancour. Why give SO much
homage to wealth. power. influence
and luxuriesG They are nothing com
pared with tranquil hours and q sweet
little home furnished with harmony
and joy. Moreover. envy gets you
nothing but misery. of which nearly
every one has y sufficient supply.
When . gentleman helps lady on
with her coat or jacket she should
say: Il thank YOU" When they have
finished . dance 1t is not proper for
her to thank him; the woman is al.
ways the one to grant favor and
the man Is the one to express appre-
citation. When he thanks her, she
can say: ut was delightful dance.
wasn't 1T" says Nine. Qui vive in
the Record Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Harry Thomas could not help but
be pleased with the reception given
his new Electric theater last evening.
Crowded house. Pictures pronounced
fine by those attending.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

II there is taxpayer in the city Of
Durango. outside of the ring. who up
holds the rebating OF justly due taxes,
We have not heard of him and the op-
position cannot point with pride to
one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-21

Uncle Johnny" White and Ed Ptol.
omy came over from Mancos last ev.
ening and are spending the day in
Durango.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-03-21
STAINS
And How 10 Remove Them
From Table Linen

~ ABLE linen more than repays any
special attention spent In laun-
doring, and the cheapest quality
will shine. and look snowy. II Il house
keeper gives IL proper care.
" tho alightest stain shows on cover
or napkins II should be taken out be-
fore tho pleco goes IL 10 the tub, for
once the whole Is wet tho spot is more
difficult TO find. Then. too, t,.2 entire
cloth does not require the rubbing
necessary TO eradicate The discolored
place, and giving this hard wear on
the scrubbing board should be avoid
ed, when convenient,
There are certain staIns which will
come out more easily by first using
cold, then hot water. This Is true OF
eggs, and very red gravy that may
have spilled from the meat platter. II
applies also to cranberry,
The mode OF procedure with either
hot or cold water Is the game. The
spot should be moistened. and then
well soaped. and rubbed between the
hands, until all discoloratlon is re-
moved, Tho piece Is then rinsed, and
the cloth left 10 dry, after which II is
put into the soiled linen basket for
its usual cleansing.
For tea and coTee. both of which
stain badly, glycerin and water act as
magic, The slnln should be wet with
lukewnrm water and the cloth then
laid OIL an unyainlshed table, such as
those In kitchens. 4 small bit OF
sponge dipped into glyceriu should
then be wiped briskly over the spot.
which will disappear in few sec
onds. Cold water and soap are used
for taking out the 2lycerin
Ink stains on table linen are not so
difficult 10 remove. Milk VIII take
out these spots II applied Immediate
ly. The spot should not he wet with
water, but plunged at onco Into a
basin OF milk. As fast us the LIQUID
dlsrolors, as It will In extracting the
! ink. a fresh bath must be used. Any
where from one TO twenty-four hours
VIII be required TO remove ink stain
In thls way and when all trace is
gone the 0rst washing must be In cold
water with soap,
Claret, that bane OF stains TO house
keepers, uoes not set" II salt is imme-
diatcly poured over the stain. Clear
cold water Is best for washing after
wards. soap being rubbed or after the
first bath.
Linen will last longer and be
whittier and iron much better If wash
ed by Itself To plunge n into tho
general family wash is mistake It
should go into It's own tub OF water.
be washed rapidly and rubbed but lit
tie. then boiled ulone while the rest
OF tho laundry work is under way IL
VIII be ready 10 hang out when the
next relay Of clothes comes to tho
boiler, and the longer II cau stay in
the sun the better. Constunt bleaching
In sun and air arc better than wash
ing powders and 10 finish perfectly,
the pieces should be ironcd while very
damp. To stnrch table linen is Il gross
error
When ironed correctly. Il VIII bo
etiff and Will leave polish.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-03-21
Don't Use Tape Lines.

a yardstIck is indispensable In tie
sewing room. Dress goods, laces. etc.
should not be measured with tape
line, as that stretches tho goods, and
a stick docs not thoy should be used
for measuring bias strips. II you
wish TO cut anything to accurate bias,
take q straight pleco OF material and
fold one end directly aross It. so the
folded piece makes triangle. pin H.
then cut carefully, measure the exact
width OF the strip desired Ton the
longest piece Of course), fold as be-
fore, pin IL at Intervals OF about eight
inches, then cut: If number oil
pieces are needed. cut each by the
first one. 1t is economy TO use small
good quality pins In the sewing
room; they do not make holes In the
work and do not rust when not In use.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-03-21
The Bathroom

Many people fnd tiled walls for the
bathroom beyond their means. but the
room may be made both sanitary and
attractive by the use OF wall paper
that comes for the purpose.
The paper has been treated 10 a
cont of vnrnish. but IL IL Just as we'll
to give IT. another after II is hung,
and so make assurance doubly sure,
This Will stand any amount OF
washing.
A nonabsorbeDt floor is a necessity
In this room. but tiling ls not the only
thing having this desirable quality.
Linoleum Is to be had in mosaic pat.
terms as well as tiled effects and 10
both durable and pretty.
Appropriate rugs for use on the
floor here are the hnnd-woven cotton
rugs that wash satisfactorily and last
Il long time.
or course no bathroom, no matter
how costly. Is pleasing to the eye un-
less 1t is kept perfectly clean, SO there
should be as little as possible OF
dust-catching nature. the rods used
for curtains being perfectly plain and
the washable curtains hanging only
to the window Sill.