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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Thousands upon thousands of dol
lars are sent east every month for
eggs. butter and poultry when our
farmers should supply the demand
and thus keep the money at home
The beneficial effects would spread
over the entire county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The death Is Just announced of the
government agent who delivered the
T.200.000 paid Russia for Alaska. II
was so good q bargain that Uncle Sam
would not now be willing to sell at
any price.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The Democrat is bowling like a child
who put its finger on a redhot stove
to see II It would burn. The Demo
crat not only burned one finger. but
singed the entire body.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Wives should know that the way
to mans heart is through his stom-
ach. Take the domestic science course
and be convinced Of this fact.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

An effort is being put forth by the
Democratic officials to clean up the
city and enforce the laws. Election is
getting near at hand. A forced house
cleaning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The Herald will surprise the peo-
pie OF this county with May Day 1itera-
ture before the end Of the year. The
Democrat stirred up more than it bar
gained for,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Nearly a month since the general
assembly convened and the only thing
accomplished is the election Of the
greatest corporation attorney in Colo
RADIO United States senator.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

That great advocate Of honesty and
decency. David r. Day. should advo-
cate the passage of law making 1t
q crime for any one to refer to his
unpaid note in the Smeltef State bank
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Harry Thaw Is to be tried In New
York for the purpose of having It de
cided whether he Is insane or not
This will afford another excuse fol
leveling the cameras at Evelyn.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

What blessing 1t would be If our
city and county officials would unite
with the taxpaying public for the ad.
vancement of Durango and La Plata
county. We should be growing much
faster
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The farmer and taxpayer now real
tze the extent Of the friendship of the
Durango Democrat In their behalf. So
long as the farmer foots the bill with.
out kicking the management of the
sheet will skin them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

There will be plenty OF water for
trout to swim in this summer-much
to the disgust of the fisherman. But
how the farmer will smile to see the
bitches running full during the dry
season.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Last October $500 immigrants came
to the United States from Canada
There is some movement of popuia
tion from the United States to west
ern Canada. but the balance of mi
grafton is decidedly In favor of this
country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Wisconsin will erect in the Vicks.
burg National park 100000 monu-
ment, consisting Of column sur.
mounted by the image Of "Old Abe"
the famous war eagle OF the Wiscon-
sin troops. The states are wheeling
into line to make the vicksburg park
one Of the grandest scenes Of siege
and battle in the world.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

So long as the marshal does his
duty he win be upheld by The Herald
Now that he has made good start
let him enforce all laws upholding the
good name Of our city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Dave Day admits debating the elec
ton Of Barry Sullivan. Commission
ers must be proud Of the fact AND
their constituents are also highly
elated(U. b..
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Boss Cox used to be . Republican
reproach In Ohio. but now he seems
to have made q combins with the
Democratic minority In the legisla,
ture to run the state financially.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

II you want local paper publish
ing the news II is necessary to take
The HeraId-or borrow 1t. The Her
aid gives more real news In one day
than the morning paper does In a
week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

There are too many inviting sec
tions for capital to come to any great
extent to a county where politics In
stead of the welfare of the people pre-
dominates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28
tuition was by Republican ply
sician; every bill passed upon was
by Republican attorneys. Ritter

tuition was by Republican ply
sician; every bill passed upon was
by Republican attorneys, Ritter
and Buchanan.-Democra
The Herald has not charged the
commissioners with paying the Sisters
more money than they were entitled
to under the contract. But II the
county has been paying for the sup
port of buns thrown out Of saloons
at all hours Of the day and nigh"
as charged by the Sisters in letter
to The Herald. 1t is time halt was
called and the men. instead of being
taken 10 the hospital to sober up,
should be put on the rockpile. Up
to the time the Sisters made the
startling announcement no one. not
even the commissioners. including Mr..
Reister, had any idea the county was
paying SO much for such people and
until the announcement had no way OF
finding out. So far as the price
charged for the care of those taken
to the hospital is concerned. The Her
aid has not found fault and we do
not know that any other private in
stitution would do 1t for less money,
but we still insist that hospital is
no place for well people, old ladies,
to be placed the year around, and
big majority Of the people are of the
same opinion. and no county the size
Of La Plata is without suitable quar-
ters. With poor farm there Is no
question in the minds Of the taxpay-
ers but that the expense will be less
per capita The present board OF
commissioners are not responsible for
the past, but with the letter OF the
Sisters showing up conditions and the
accommodation furnished the old and
homeless women, the new board is in
a position to act. The Republican
board just carried the same policy
and contracts made by the former
Democratic board. only reducing The
cost per capita.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Mrs. Read Of Denver who stole two
thousand dollars from the orphan
children's funds. should not be prose-
cuted II she is Catholic according
to the Democrat. The Herald says
send her to jail and put her on the
scrubbing list no matter what her re
ligiOn
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

A play in which John D. Rockefeller
ia to be the central character Ia to
be staged. We suppose the villain
will be representation OF Archbold.
while the buffoon will be Chancellor
Day thinly disguised.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Manila's most famous band will
make . trip half around the earth, to
play at Mr.. Tsft's Inauguration. II
Daniel Webster were alive he would
add something to his famous passage
on the English drumbeat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

One Of the preachers says he does
not believe there ever was such a per
son as Salome. We are sure there
never was such Salome as has been
seen on the stage in various places
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

A st. Louis man was compelled tc
WOO twenty-five years before he could
get the lady to say yes. 1t is hard
fate to have to struggle as long as
that and get an old maid after all
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Barry Sullivan evidently has the
right system. BY failing to pay a
dollar Of taxes he is elevated to onu
OF the best positions In the county.
The commissioners should be proud of
Barrys tax lodging.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

A freight train will arrive this even
Ing with a new supply Of eastern pa
pers which will furnish the morning
sheet with telegraphic news for some
days,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Our people must make 1t a point
to get together and show the outside
world that Durango and La Plata
county are on the map.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The preservation of our natural re-
sources is right and proper. at the
same time burdensome restrictions
should not be placed on any one sec
tiOQ.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

A Chinese encyclopedia embracing
5000 volumes has been added to the
library Of congress. Filibustering
senators will now be able to vary their
orations on Persian finance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The sentence in Tennessee of sew
eral night riders to be hung has end.
ed the crime In that state. There has
not been the slightest disorder Of the
kind since the governor and juries
made 1t clear that the penalties for
murder would be enforced.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

VIII and Joe Terry arrived from
Silverton this morning, on a light en-
gine which reached the depot about
$3.50. They left Eureka yesterday
afternoon at o'clock and snowshoed
to Silverton. AT 4 o'clock this morn,
ing they left sllverton proceeding by
train about a mile down the canon,
or about two miles from Silverton, and
then resumed their snowshoes, travel.
ing over the slide to Elk Park, where
they were met by an engine from Du.
range. They were pretty well used
up when they reached here. After a
hasty breakfast, they left on the east
ern for Pueblo. where their mothers
funeral will take place tomorrow. 1t
is a sad errand on which they Jour.
ney and the sympathy which makes
the whole world kim" will accompany
them to the end. In thought, many
who understand, will attend the fu.
neral. where the children Will perform
the last sad rites for their best friend.
For we can never have but one
mother, and when we lose her, be 1t
soon or late, we are never ready for
the parting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Ridgway. Ouray county. has in op
Grafton creamery that is proving q
money-maker for the farmers. 1t keeps
at home two to three thousand dol
lars every month.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Durango has no cause ID complain
Simply being snowbound fo- n few
days is no great hardship compared
to the calamities in many parts of the
country
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

A Pennsylvania man has died OF
heart failure because he almost won
a gold watch In rattle. People who
desire to take part In raffles should
always be careful to first undergo
physical examination, says the Record
Herald
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The effect of driving capitol out Of
the country is already apparent. It's
time our taxpaying people interested
themselves in bringing about change.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Turn on the calcium lights. The
proceedings of the county commits
sioners are on record. And every
meeting was attended by Democrat,
the first two years by s. H. Thomp-
son, and his vote favored the payment
of every bill. and the same is true OF
the last two years, Mr.. Reister be
ing on hand at all meetings and he
worked hand-in-hand with the Repup.
lican members in the expenditure Of
moneys and especially did he approve
of the road work. In fact, 1t was only
during the last four years of Repuh-
llcan rule that permanent road pol.
icy was inaugurated and the beneficial
effects will be lasting. 1t used to be
patch here and patch there, but now
the county is blessed with numerous
first-clnss thoroughfares to different
parts of the county and these roads
can be maintained at small cost each
year, and it is to be hoped the pres.
ent board will continue the policy of
permanent road building. Therefore.
let the lights be turned on. In the
meantime you cannot blind the peo-
pie to the rebate resolution passed
by the Democratic board.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Wonder why Barry Sullivan did not
rush the Democrat for another article
defending the resolution he prepared
rebating his own taxes?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The Denver & Rio GrRnde must
have In contemplation broad ganging
to Durango. otherwise additional mar
row gauge motive power would be ar.
ranged.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Barela might as well prepare to va
cate. Being the Oldest member. in
number Of years in the senate, win
not help him to retain his seat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The Democrat is not SO anxious tn
have names published since The Her
aid reproduced its article on The lax
enforcement of the law.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

La Plata county farmers should
raise more poultry. Eggs are a
money maker with an average price
of 35 cents the year round.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The idea of any self-respecting tax.
paying individual accepting place on a
committee with Barry Sullivan to look
into the expenditure of county funds
and the rebating Of taxes when Sui.
livan drew the resolution that rebared
his own taxes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The uncertainties of life are brought
to the home OF some one every day
1t Is well to be prepared for the ever
lasting hereafter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The article in the Democrat try.
ing to make IL appear that only per
sonal taxes were rebated by the COM
missioners. was the rawest piecs Of
deception ever attempted by any news
paper. The resolution said that ALL
taxes should be rebated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Thomas G. Platt is reported to be
writing his "reminiscences. We are
busy wondering whether he honestly
thinks anybody wants them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Durango should have a creamery
supplying the demands of our people
with butter instead Of sending our
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

w. E. Riddle writes The Herald
from Reno. Nevada, stating that he Is
working his way back to Colorado
and will be In Durango about the 18th
OF February when he will make his
usual call on customers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The county attorney has fine tax
record TO make him the advisor of
the treasurer In the collection of tax
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The only real hardship these block
AIDES cause is to the Democrat which
receives the bulk Of Its dispatches by
freight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The ant-saloon fight is now on In
earnest In Durango and will continue
at least until after the spring elec
tfou
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

New bitches under construction will
soon add vast tract Of land to that
now under cultivation in this south
west section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

We trust that Silverton is well sup
piled with coal because It looks as
though the blockade was going to last
some time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Now that the big stock show is a
thing OF the past the only real live
exhibit In the capital is the general
assembly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Every bill allowed to Mercy hos
pital was by q Republican board;
every patient sent to that insti-
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Each and every official act of
the Logan Charlton regime should
be checked up. Who was the 10
cal attorney for the smelter when
their assessment was cut over
5000, 900. and who put Charlton in
the land office? Who benefited by
the villainous and uncalled for re-
bate on coal lands? Why did .hs
Durango Herald decline to en-
tighten the taxpayers? 1t had the
printing then-but not now
Democrat.
There is not thing to hide so far
as the action Of the commissioners
was concerned in equalizing the smell
ter assessment in line with other
plants of the state and cutting cut
the value Of the ore on hand tb same
as other counties where smelling
plants are located. So far as rebate
on coal lands is concerned 1t has been
fully shown that 1t benefited the coun
ty. La Plata county would be many
tuOubduub vi uOlldTS dutdu tuudy u
the May Day had been given a re
spectacle assessment and this will be
fully shown before The Herald Is
through with the political machine
that cares nothing for the general wei
fare Of the axpayers-simply politi
cal capital. The people of Durango
and La Plata county will ascertain
what It means to have capital driven
away and Industries closed. The
smelter has been made target sim
ply for political capital and the Dem
ocrat, and the ring behind the paper
has made the charge work with the
voters. and taxpayers received only a
small dose of what is in store foi
them. Trying to cover up the work
OF Barry Sullivan and the present
board OF commissioners will not work
The people have had their eyes
opened and 1t is the Macedonian cry
going up that is causing the Democrat
to hedge and cry. stop thief' to dis
tract attention from its dishonorable
and backcapping policy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

A man Is old when he begins to
like to tell his friends that he can
read hne print without the aid Of
glasses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Every farmer should make it pcsnt
to attend the short agricultural ecu, sc
commencing Feb. 15. It will pay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The farmer Is not going to lack fol
moisture the coming summer II he Ii
provided with necessary bitches.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Having disposed Of the ssnatorshiI
the legislature should now be able tc
settle down to business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28
lFrom Wednesdays Daily,

John Henry of Portland, Ore, who
has been in the vicinity for several
weeks, renewing his former acquaint,
ance with San Juan people, was pas
senger to Pennington this morning on
a visit to old friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The gods Of justice grind slow bu
sure. and the rebaters will find them
selves engulfed In the near future
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The Denver News of Thursday last
in giving brief sketch of the late
Harry Schiller, along with his picture
says the funeral was held Sunday un.
der the auspices of the Masonic or.
der. According to the News Mr..
Schiller was sitting in chair in the
presence Of his wife when he died
He complained of feeling i'll on Mon.
day, but his condition was not con
sidered serious. He took au automo.
bile ride Wednesday afternoon and on
his return felt much better. About
midnight he complained of feeling bad.
ly and died before physician could
be summoned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The San Juan county will mourn
with Judge TORY In the loss of his
wife.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The Democrats freight train was de-
layed longer than we anticipated. 1t
published story about a wedding
cake this morning under an upto-dat9
dispatch that appeared in The Herald
telegraph brevities ten days ago, But
palming OFF telegraph ten days old is
nothing new when one considers the
unscrupulous outfit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

+ The big majority Of the people are
more interested in honest government
than in party rule.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Make Durango . better and clean.
er city-morally.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

skating rink, s75 for twelve months
for moving picture show, s5 for each
entertainment or exhibition for other
licenses required.
James Frink, the well known cat.
tie man of Mancos, was a returning
passenger from Denver last night,
where he attended the big cattle show,
which was held from Jan. 1928. At
the depot this morning Mr.. Frink said
that the show was grand success.
The cattle, horses and sheep exhibited
| would be hard to beat anywhere.
THE best OF 1t is" he went on to
| say, that all the champion prizes
were captured by home folks, mean,
Of course. by citizens of our state"
Here a gentleman standing by. said:
"Mr. Frink took some of the pre-
miums."
YES" the latter said. in reply to a
question the reporter asked. II receiv-
ed first and third prizes for short fed
Shorthorn cattle" He was very mod
est about 1t, but that is said to be
characteristic. However that may be.
we are all pleased that some of the
premiums came this way.
| Mr.. Frink also stated that the west
ern slope was well represented, both
In quantity and quality of exhibits, as
well as in the number of prizes.
Did herself proud, then" some one
ventured to suggest just then.
81 should think So" was the reply.
I'VE certainly have the right to be
proud of this section of the state. as
well as Colorado as whole"
Colorado sure knows how to go
some," Mr.. Frink continued. The big
auditorium recently completed for the
Live Stock association at the Denver
stoekyards is mighty fine for state
as new as we are. 1t holds 200 more
persons than the large pavilion Chi
cago is so proud of, and was filled
all the time"
Here 1t dawned upon us that the
waiting room was deserted. With a
pleasant Good morning." Mr.. Frink
was aboard the Southern, and in about
thirty seconds was on his way to Man.
COS.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

The Denver q Rio Grande is hav
ing plenty OF troubles these days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

A Catholic gentleman called at Tie
Herald and asked that no attention
be paid TO the rantings of the Demo-
crat which is endeayoring to stir up
| religious strife. He said Catholics
had common sense and thought for
| themselves and that matters publish
| ed had no bearing on ones religion
and it was only narrow bigotry that
so interpreted what has appeared in
The Herald. This ia in line with
all progressive thought. The Herald
never considers any ones religion.
Neither Presbyterian, Baptist or
Methodist institution or members Of
the churches should come in for any
more consideration than a Catholic or
Catholic institution, and when pa.
per endeavors to stir up religious
strife it is in mighty poor business
The efforts of the Democrat to de
tract attention from the misdoings oi
the commissioners and the county at
torney shows the utter depravity OF
the outfit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Mr.. Doughty, father of Mrs. T. S,
Parsons, was taken i'll this morning
on the street, in front of the office of
the Frank Eldredge Investment com.
pany. The attack was severe and pain
full, but the sufferer was able to ask
for DR.. Haggart, who was summoned
Mr.. Doughty was then taken home,
and is getting along nicely this after-
noon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Triplett. the man who shot Conduc-
tor Pheney. formerly of Durango, at
Wagon Wheel Gap last fall, was found
guilty Of assault with deadly weapon
and fined 500 and six months in Jail
at the trial in Creede last week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

One of the saloon keepers was
arrested for keeping open last Sun.
day. 1t turns out that the one ar
rested is a Republican. Why this ia.
yorItism? Why not use all alike
Who said politics.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Mrs. Morris Stein was an outgoing
passenger on today's eastern, bound
for Chicago to purchase spring and
summer stock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

II. w. Fielding, the Mancos sawmill
man is staying at the Southern, walt
ing for better weather.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

B. w Akers came in from Bayfield,
last night The sawmill business is
not rushing just now.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

j. A. Rice and family came in from
Cedar Hill last night on their way to
Colorado Springs. their old home,
where they are returning for a visit
They went out on the eastern this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Thomas Kelley, superintendent of
the Emma group at Dunton and also
of the May Day. departed for the lat
ter place this morning. Mr.. Kelley
said he was anxious to get through to
Telluride where his family is, and
would stay at the May Day, until the
road is open. From Telluride he ex
poets to return to Dunton. The snow
in the hills is terrific. On the trip
to Durango, he rode horseback forty
miles to Dolores, to meet the train
1t was trying trip, through the snow
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

T. N. Marshall and son, Charles
Marshall, who arrived last night fro &
Ration, n. NJ, were at the Southern
last night. They were on their way
to Pennington where they purchased
land some time ago. This morning
they continued to their new home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Edward C. Weller lert for Pueblo
on the eastern today, where he will
take passenger run on the Denver 4
Rio Grande as fireman. Mr.. Weller
has not been with the railroad for sew
eral years. but is starting In again
in his old line.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Telegraphic communications have
been restored with Silverton and this
morning the railroad officials were in
hopes of getting the road opened by
tonight or early in the morning, but
reports this afternoon are that the
slides are deeper and wider md TAX
ing more time, and 1t will be some
time tomorrow before the road is
opened providing the storm today does
not Interfere. 1t is showing at sjl,
yerton today the same as in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-28

Edgar Buchanan wires from Silver.
ton that he will be home on the first
train. If this storm keeps up it may
be some time. Mr.. Buchanan went to
Silverton on the last through train,