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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Did you stop In front of Il. II. Gra-
hams store today and look at his mil.
linery display? If you haven't. make
a special trip. and go soon before
the hats are all sold. It's the best
joke we have enjoyed for a long time
and as clever as II Is amusing r. j.
Osenbaugh. who is the mllliner re-
sponsible for these charming crea-
tions, has undoubtedly used his gray
matter TO gcod purpose. OF course the
display is a burlesque ON the ladies'
millinery of this season. But there Is
enough resemblance between the cum
Mr.. Osenbaugh has devised and the
hats of the season to tickle the fancy
of every one who loves a joke. II
any one has the blues go and look at
the Graham millinery display. 1t will
he n sure cure. There is the famous
tub hat "a wash tub. with wash
board plume trimmed up with yellow
streamers and bands. The Merry
Widow sailor Is an arrangement OF
pans with dog collar for band.
The peach basket style is represented
by the handsomest kind of waste
basket. artistically trimmed with Me
phisto plume lily Killer. A symphony
In red is n cuspidor trimmed with red
rosettes and marked down to $40.
Then there Is the soul kiss sailor and
med around the edge with vlolets.
Violets are scattered over the win
dow. which is also decorated with a
pot of easter lilies. The latest In
collars will one day grace the neck OF
II stove pipe. Go with the rest OF
the crowd It'll sure make you laugh
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

A bill before the New York legisla.
ture pro yses to establish a state park
In the Hudson river highlands as a
memorial. to Henry Hudson and Rob
ert Fulton. Congress is again asked
to have road surveyed between
Washington and Gettysburg as Lin
coin memorial. Monuments like these
far surpass the results hitherto ac
complished In the statuary line.
srha Herald foy ali tha na~x
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

A third bridge across East river be-
tween New York and Long Island
has just been opened. 1t cost $780,
100000. and the city went right ahead
with the work without getting bewild-
cred by the question whether It was
a public work or public highway.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The Animas valley is without ques-
ton as fine an apple district as there
is in the state and the time is not
far distant when orchard land will
command Just as fancy prices as in
the Montrose and Grand Junction dis
tricts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Pueblo Democrats are not as hide
bound as those OF some communities
we might mention. Pueblo has been
ring-ruled long time by Democratic
gang in. office for personal gain. but
Tuesday last and showed the corrup
tionists under.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
COLORADO IRRIGATED LANDS
FURNISH ENORMOUS PROFITS

The annual returns from the ifrigat-
ed lands of Colorado are double those
from her mines. This development Of
what was desert uotii irrigated. has
been fostsrsd In every step by tAs
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Sonis of the wild animals of Africa
have singularly difficult names. If
any should manage to elude the latest
improved American bullets It is hoped
that none will escape simplified spell
ing
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Fashionable tailors announce that
the men will have their hips padded
this spring. We take pleasure in an
nouncing. however, that there is no
probability that even the most stylish
men viii be required to wear rats.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The Boston City club has started
out with the intention of making the
New England metropolis the finest city
fl the world. The first disappoint-
ment in store for the city club will
be encountered when 1t endeavors to
get some smoke-maker to help in the
good work of making fine city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Progressive farming pays. But the
same care must be exercised in keep.
ing abreast of the times and improved
methods as the up-to-date and success
ful merchant gives to his business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The Herald has no regrets for the
stand it took during the spring cam
paign. This paper was not for a dry
town. but 1t was for a higher license
and strict enforcement of existing
laws. The voters decided otherwise
and the majority rules, hence We con.
slider the controversy ended, at least
for another two years. at which time
the issues and conditions may be en-
tirely changed. SO let the drys and
vets pull in double harness for bet
ter and prosperous Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

- The Sharon kidnapers could not
stand prosperity. After obtaining
more money than they could honestly
egx In lifetime the temptation to
s~srdrunk was irresistible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Speaker Cannon is now the owner
can amuse themselves by hoping that
the repair bills will worry Uncle Joe
TO the point of distraction.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

II all the work going on In munic.
ipal charter revision turns out well
the year 1909 will be famous date
ma-k in the history of American
cities.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The Denver Real Estate exchange
the people when 1t asks Gov. Shafroth
not to call an extra session of the leg
islature. The regular was bad enough.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Some Democrats try to get around
the misfit Seventeenth general assem-
bly, by saying they are all alike. Why
not be honest and say the outfit should
be buried In oblivion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

'The people should forget kidnapers
and kidnapping as soon as possible"
says the chief of police of Jersey City.
We have no doubt that the kidnapers
VIII eagerly agree with him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Africa will not have TO purchase
any Dreadnoughts this year. The
presence of the Roosevelt battery will
he sufficient protection against fur
ther invasion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Durango merchants are reaching out
for trade. Perusal of The Herald is
convincing that right prices are
quoted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

One Of the troubles about writing
e Zones congressman is that SO many
or the people of this country don't
know who their congressman are.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

A herd of yaks. a domestic animal
well known in Asia and northern Eu-
rope. is to be imported by the Cana
dian department of agriculture. The
yak is good producer of steaks, milk
and rugs. Billy Possum may find
Yawcob Yak a formidable rival.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Instead of having Midway" or a
pike" the Alaska-Yukon exposition
will be provided with PAY Streak"
Here at last it appears that the fit
ness of things is to be properly OBJ
sarved
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The open season for kidnapers
should be arranged to last from the
first day of January until midnight of
The 3lst Of December annually.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

After all the promises made during
The campaign it must be rather hard
for Democrat to look his neighbor
in the face these days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Our county superintendent has just
received a very nice compliment ap-
preciative OF her work along the line
OF preservation of trees. Mrs. Pulford
has just received notice OF her ap-
pointment as honorary county vice
years 1909 and 1910. for the Colorado
State Forestry association. Her new
duties will thus be to look after tree
preservation and to encourage public
sentiment toward tree planting and
culture.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

o. II. Grimes, who has been in town
having his eyes treated, departed to
his home in Cortez today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
Boost or get out of the band wagon

When are platform pledges made
to break? When made by a Democrat
ic politician.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Cut out the catalogue houses II you
want Durango and this southwest sec
tion to get to the front.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

c. w. Porter came in ON last nights
eastern from Denver. and continued
to Mancos on today's Southern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The body OF Frederick Kohl, who
died yesterday of cancer of the liver,
was taken to Aztec this morning by
his son for interment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Mrs. Frank West returned to her
home at Tiffany after few days in
town with friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The Bali Foundry g. Machine works
are doing q rushing business Just now
Within the past few days they have
added four new men to the force.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

John H. Brumley was an arrival
from Dolores last night and is stay
ing over today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

T. E. Peterson left for Ignacio this
morning where he has a contract on
government building.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Sam Hood left for Disappointment
this morning. where he will ride on
the H. p. Craver cattle ranch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

In the district court the morning
was spent in trying to secure a jury
for the People VS.. Leonard Scott on a
charge of grand larceny. About noon
the regular panel of Jurors WAS ex-
hausted and court was dismissed until
this afternoon to give Sheriff CLARK
time to summon a special venire. Dis
trict Attorney Lane and c. A. johnson
are for The prosecution and Russell
& Reese for the defense.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12
(From Fridays paily1

creasing patronage.
(From Fridays Daily)
Mrs. A. Hahn is confined TO the
house with severe attack of grip.
james Real was elected mayor of
ophir by vote OF 27 to IL for his
opponent
Mrs. Frank West returned to her
home at Tiffany after few days in
town with friends.
The body of Frederick Kohl, who
died yesterday of cancer of the liver,
was taken to Aztec this morning by
his son for interment.
The Bah Foundry g. Machine works
are doing n rushing business Just now
Within the past few days they have
added four new men to the force
MITE. > W. iiuDieT anu SbH vi All
mas City left for Fort Lewis mesa this
morning where they have a ranch.
They are moving out for the summer.
Miss Clara Herr. who has been
spending the Easter vacation week
with her parents. returns to Colorado
college either Sunday or Monday
morning.
Mr.. Milton's trees have passed a
rigid inspection by our newly appoint
ed horticultural inspector and were
found to be free from all insect pests
and are strictly safe to plant.
Mrs. Bertha f. Domlnick was grant
ed a decree of divorce from Edward
Porter Dominick in the county court
today. Mrs. Domlnick will hereafter
used her maiden name of Spencer.
Mrs. John McGinnis and daughter
Miss Grace, departed for Montrose 70
day to join Mr.. McGinnis who has ~
Gated there The family came here
from Iowa last December,A in search
| of a location.
NJ. Guinan of Denver and r. P. Starl
of Colorado Springs were two real es
| tate men arriving on last nights train
They went out on the Red Apple line
this morning to look over the situa
tion in San Juan county.
The names OF the pupils passing thu
county eighth grade examination IL
the Trimble district are: Grace Freed
John Harris and Merle Boyee. In thu
Hermosa district they are: osca
Day, George Day and Max Gaines.
J. o. Taylor mas opened mis- ciga
store. formerly occupied by the Stand
ard Light company. The place is nice
ly fitted up with reading and car
rooms for the enjoyment Of those ha,
ing time 20 pass an hour or two plea,
antly.
George Weaver returned from Der
yer last evening. He is not pointin
with pride to the work Of the Demo
cratic general assembly. He know
more about Democratic pledges tha
when he left for Denver the hrst {
January.
8. v. Hamly. travelling freight aud
tor. and j. E. Fraser, express aud
Tor. came in on last nights easter
w. M. Goodson and wife of Aztec a
companied them. The party went 0,
on today's Red Apple. Messrs. Haml
and Fraser TO Pennington. and NJ
and Mrs. Goodson to Aztec.
Mrs. Charles f. Wood returned lai
night from an extended visit In T
coma. Wash. and vicinity. where 81
spent almost seven months with h,
sisters. Mrs. Wood returns much II
proved in health. and reports a plea
: ant visit. although she says she Is gli
to get back to Colorado again.
Attorney Barney Haughey went o.
D to Fort Lewis mesa this morning
organize the farmers Of that locaiit
o There II now large and flourisAii
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

james Real was elected mayor of
ophir by vote of 27 to IL for his
opponent
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The mems reading room in the city
library building was opened this week.
This is the south room in the base
ment and, as the name indicates, is
for men exclusively. The intention OF
the board of directors is that the room
shall be place where men may meet
to talk, to smoke. exchange views on
any subject. read the papers, or loaf
for few hours. The room has been
nicely fitted up and is open each even,
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The Durango Real Estate Exchange
elected officers as follows last even
ing: Frank Eldredge, president; ]. c.
Copeland. vice president; Joe Clark
secretary and treasurer; directors,
John w. Turner. Henry Berri and Geo,
]. Blakeley 1t Is the intention OF the
exchange to start a campaign OF ad.
yertising that will bring this section
prominently to the front. The Herald
will do its part.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Mr. and Mrs. David Ramsay have a
little granddaughter, Margaret Ann
Coulter, born March 18th In Seattle.
This is the first grandchild in the fam
fly and Mr.. and Mrs. Ramsay are very
happy over her arrival, Mrs. A. d,
Coulter nee Margaret Ramsay. has
many friends IN Dursnso who viii b
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

H. Moore, who was In the city yes
terday in the interests OF the Art Met
al Construction company of st. Louis.
the company which put in the vault
in the county clerks office. went out
to Denver this morning. Mr.. Moore
appeared before the county commits
sioners yesterday to arrange for the
instalment of vault In the county
treasrrer's office. said vault to cost
$700 laid down in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Mrs. S. c. Henderson of Cheyenne,
Wyo. came in last night on the east.
ern on her way to Mancos. staying
over night at the Southern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Supt, IT. ]. Crowds OF the Toma
hawk came down from La Plata last
night and was an outgoing passenger to
Denver this morning, on business. Mr..
Crowds now has his foot out OF the
plaster cast. but Is still using n cou-
pie Of canes by way OF support TO
avoid weight on the injured member
Quite bunch of Greeks left Du'
range Wednesday morning for Mont
rose seeking work on the Gnnnison
tunnel project.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

interested at the news. Mr.. Coulter
was principal at Animas number OF
years ago. His uncle, the wen known
Rocky Mountain Botany. and has been
for many years a member of the fac
ulty OF Chicago university.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The Herald is not going to believe
the aldermen elected Tuesday entered
into deal to grant a license TO n
man turned down by the present coun'
Gil, especially as this man is known
to have been guilty OF selling liquor
to Indians and causing all kinds OF
trouble on the Indian reservation. In
dictments hanging over his head at
the present time. The vote on the
license will tell.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Mrs. j. w. Huber and son OF AMI
mas City left for Fort Lewis mesa this
morning where they have ranch.
They are moving out for the summer
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Strawn were
in the city over night on business,
field yesterday and returning this
morning. Mr.. Strawn says there was
quite a snow fall night before last
at his ranch. He looks for a banner
year in the Bayfield, country this sea
son. The indications are good for
heavy crops this year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Mrs. Frank Akers went to Cortez
today to spend a few days with her
mother. Mrs. Fiiey. before moving out
to the sawmill on Pine river for the
summer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

tional bank OF Denver. the attorney
for the Eden company. returns this
evening from Aztec on his way back
to Denver.
Miss Margel Jackson. daughter Of
MIR. and Mrs. +. Nj. jackson OF Ou-
ray. passes through to Silverton this
evening where she will visit Mrs. Au.
gust Fast couple OF weeks. Miss
Margel is c dear. sweet girl and has
many friends In Durango. and on her
return will spend n few weeks IN
Durango. the guest OF her aunt and
niece. Mrs. Geo. N. Raymond and Ger
irude. also Mrs. b. w. Ritter and Mrs
Russell Reynolds. special friends.
About 1880 this morning fire broke
out In st. Columba's church which re
suited In damage to the amount OF
$40 or $50. The fire caught from some
of the lights on one OF the side affairs.
that dedicated to st. Joseph. spread
ing to some OF the decorations and
damaging the large statue and the
upper part of Tie altar. including the
paintings. Mrs. Dan McGillls discov-
cred. the fire and put II out so that II
was not necessary to call the fire de
partment. Had 1t not been for the
lady's promptness the entire building
might have been destroyed. Mrs, Me
Gillis burned her hand and arm slight
ly while putting out the flames. The
loss is covered by insurance with the
La Plata Investment a. Insurance com
pany.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

There will be four eighth grade
graduates from the Bayfield, schools
this year. Mrs. Pulford has just fin
ished correcting their examination pa,
pers. The successful pupils are: Ha.
gel Tinnin, Eta Melton, Cecil Springer
and Estey Maloy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Mrs. A. Hahn is confined TO tn,
house with severe attack OF grip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Mrs. d. Rehberry was an arrival
from Clyde. Neb., last night. on her
way to visit friends at Dolores. Mrs.
Rehberry has a brother employed at
the Silver Lake mine, but was not
able to stay over to see him until
she returns. on account of there be
ing an error in her ticket. Mrs. Reh.
berry went out on today's Southern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Miss Edna Connor, one of the well.
known teachers in the county, closed
her school at Pendleton last Friday.
week before beginning the term Of the
Lightner Creek school which opens
Monday next. This is Miss Connors
second term in the Lightner creek
district.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

w. s. Walker OF the Eden Ditch
company returned last night from a
business trip to Azteo and Farming.
ton. On Wednesday all the property
and interests of the corporation known
as the Eden Ditch company were sold
to Colorado corporation to be known
by the same name. The articles Of in
corporation will be filed In Denver.
Attorney Arthur Poundsford OF Den
yer. well known in the state through
his connection with the Colorado Ms
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Attorney Barney Haughey went out
to Fort Lewis mesa this morning to
organize the farmers Of that locality.
There II now q large and flourisAins
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The district court has been busy all
day taking testimony In the Leonard
Scott case. This afternoon the court
room was two.thirds filled with per.
sons Interested. This ia one of sew
eral cases against Scott. and Ia a test
case. He is charged with stealing n
solt in the year 1905 from man
named King. both men being located
in the Disappointment country, and Is
being tried on that count.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Miss Clara Herr. who has been
spending the Easter vacation week
with her parents. returns to Colorado
college either Sunday or Monday
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Mrs. L. e. Bigelow. son and daugh
ing. and left on the Southern this
morning for Telluride, where they will
visit Mrs. H Barteldes for week or
ten days. Telluride is Mrs. Bigelow's
old home. Mr.. Bigelow is editor Of
the La lara Chronicle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Mrs. r. c. Salyer and children of
Animas City went out on the eastern
this morning to Colorado City to visit
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Yoder. Her sister, Mrs. Nutter. and
uncle. Aaron Yoder. accompanied her.
Mrs. Nutter will remain permanently
with her parents. Mr.. Yoder IL going
on visit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

organization at Mancos. under the
name of the Mancos local of the Farm
ers' Society of Equity. seventeen new
names being added last Saturday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Mrs. F. NJ. George came up from
Riverside last night on he, way 20
Albuquerque. but was taken III after
her arrival In Durango. and returned
home on this mornings Red Apple
Mrs. George stayed over at the Pal
ace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The Herald for iii the ssw4.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Charles E. Curde of Audubon. Ia,
and J. ]. Keating of Florence, are land
seekers who went out on the Red Ap-
pie line this morning to look around
in San Juan county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

r. E. Gaines is not going 20 leave
the country. With his sons he owns
several hundred acres of land on the
Florida mesa, which is being improv'
ed. Mr.. and Mrs. Gaines Will no
doubt take vacation towards fall,
putting in the winter visiting outside
points as they have been residents OF
the county II long time. The sale of
the Animas valley ranch was to get
foot lose and be better able to enjoy
life as the care of the ranch and the
Florida mesa farm required more
time than he cared to devote. especial
ly with stock interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

NJ. Guinan of Denver and e. P. Stark
of Colorado Springs were two real es.
tate men arriving on last nights train.
They went out on the Red Apple line
this morning to look over the situa'
tion In San Juan county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Herman Blitz of the firm of Blitz
Bros. OF Chicago. who has been in
Durango about ten days. superintend-
ing the placing OF the superb fixtures
in A. l.. Nathan's new store in the
Century building. departed for Chi
cago this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Mrs. Charles f. Wood returned last
night from an extended visit In TIA
coma, Wash, and vicinity. where she
spent almost seven months with her
sisters. Mrs. Wood returns much i'm
proved in health. and reports a pleas
ant visit. although she says she is glad
to get back to Colorado again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

George Weaver returned from Den
yer last evening He is not pointing
with pride to the work OF the Demo
cratic general assembly. He knows
more about Democratic pledges than
when he left for Denver the first of
January.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Mrs. John McGinnis and daughter
Miss Grace, departed for Montrose 70
day to join Mr.. McGinnis who has io.
Gated there The family came here
from Iowa last December,A in search
of a location.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

J. o. Taylor mas opened nIs cigar
store. formerly occupied by the Stand
ard Light company. The place is nice
ly fitted up with reading and card
rooms for the enjoyment of those hay
ing time 20 pass an hour or two pleas
antly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

8. v. Hamly. travelling freight audi
tor. and j. E. Fraser, express audi
Tor. came in on last nights eastern.
w. NJ Goodson and wife Of Aztec ac-
companied them. The party went out
on today's Red Apple. Messrs. Hamly
and Fraser TO Pennington. and Mr..
and Mrs. Goodson to Aztec.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Mr.. Miltons trees have passed a
rigid inspection by our newly appoint
ed horticultural inspector and were
found to be free from all insect pests
and are strictly safe to plant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

The names OF the pupils passing the
county eighth grade examination in
the Trimble district are: Grace Freed
John Harris and Merle Boyee. In the
Hermosa district they are: Oscar
Day, George Day and Max Gaines.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

Ernest Hoffman. owner OF the Hoff-
man house in Silverton, and alderman
elect. passed through this morning on
his way to his ranch at Oxford where
he will visit few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

John Mullin of Silverton, who has
been taking the baths at Trimble for
a few days for rheumatism. came down
on last nights train and is in the
city for medical attention. Mr.. Mul-
lin is the guest of the Palace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

DIR. and Mrs. A. w. Robbins, O. F.
Boyle and Mrs. d. C. Coulson return
ed this morning from trip to Trim.
bic DR.. Robbins went out on the
eastern TO Bayfield,, Mrs Robbins re.
naming some time longer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-12

p N Pattison, district manager Of
the Colorado Telephone company,
went to Cortez today. to see II the
county is being run properly. II mat
tiers are progressing as they should he
will return tomorrow,