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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

or course, there may be changes In
the Taft cabinet after while. but
the hopeful ones may as well remem-
her that the present members. of 1t
have a reputation for hanging onto
what they get
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The Pennsylvania railroad reports
that II receives less than an average
OF 2 cents a mile from its passenger
traffic, and the dividends do not indi-
cate any confiscatory results.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

During the cruise around the world
the mortality among the men. acci-
dents Included, was only sixth of
the average in cities. The figures
, show the care with which recruits are
now selected
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Democrats are up in the air Tho
donothing policy OF the senate and the
treakish nature of the house has dis
gnsted the man who has an opinion
and thinks for himself.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

BY vote Of 275 to 107 the British
house Of commons has defeated a mo-
tion to abandon the policy of free
Trade. The most remarkable thing
about this test is the growing
strength of the minority.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The Denver Times virtually gives 1t
out that the people OF Colorado will
have to walt for Republican suprem-
acy to secure needed Legislation.
Right you are. And the voters OF
Durango should bear this in mind.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

With two syndicates contending to
spend s5O,OOO,OO0 for subway exten-
sions, New York can afford to occupy
position OF benevolent neutrality un-
Ill The best bargain is struck.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The record of the past two years in
Durango should convince voters that
change is absolutely necessary for
the welfare of the city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Senator Guggenheim has called on
the new secretary of the interior and
urged immediate action In regard to
issuance Of patents to homesteaders
In La Plata county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

WSker Wellman doubtless meant
well when he advised Andrew Carne-
gle to establish in Washington the
greatest newspaper In the world. but
he should remember that Andy is anx-
ious only to be poor at his death. not
TO die In a poorhouse.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The 2-cent mile law prevails in
Oklahoma, Kansas. Iowa and Ne
braska. Is the rate more contiscato-y
In Missouri than in its less populous
neighbors?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The Judge who decided against the
2-cent law in Missouri gave his opin.
ion of what the rate should be. But
is he necessarily wiser than legisla.
ture in fixing rate?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Tart delivered his message and then
departed for New York. He will prob
ably permit congress to thrash out
the wheat without serious interfer.
ence
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

During the past year $4,000 900 has
been spent for automobile tires.
Which. we take it. Is pretty reliable
evidence that the American people
have been going some"
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Governor Shafroth Is said TO have
senatorial aspirations. He wants u
law to compel the state to pay a por.
tion OF his campaign expenses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

With only one chance in hundred
million against them, the people
should not worry over being destroyed
by the earth coming in collision with
some unknown rlanet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Mr.. Taft's record OF travel In nine
years is 2O2,114 miles. The circum-
navigators have seen a good deal, but
should take the role of listeners In
the presidential presence
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

y 1t might be well to make inaugura.
ton day movable. SO that the new
president could be sworn in at any
time When the weather happened to
,AAopitious.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The Citizens movement has been
a thorn In the side OF The Democratic
ring from the start. No wonder the
organ has been wild.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The Washington Times tells of a
cerated tooth. The chances are that
he died a dozen deaths before the un.
dertaker was called In.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

along. until 1t looked likely that the
only way TO keep everybody in the
hall from dancing would be to tie
their feet down.
The programs were In green and
white. Badges with green ribbons,
green neckties on the gentlemen. and
various articles In the ribbon line,
such as the fair sex are partial to.
were seen In profusion last night.
The committees on duty did their
work nobly and the lemonade stand
did a rushing business. Taken as
whole II was very successful affair.
and we trust netted a sufficient sum
to purchase fine set of uniforms.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The Herald has added many names
to Its subscription list the past few
days. The women of Durango are re-
senting the attacks made on them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The Republicans want simple decen.
cy to prevail in Durango. Trying to
make people believe the party win
do anything to injure the growth and
prosperity OF the city is slander.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Oew York city's latest hotel is to
he twenty-four stories high. but moth
Ing is yet announced concerning the
aeroplane service.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The Herald will give Its reasons in
iuii the coming week why 1t is not
for local option. but rather model high
license.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Every cartoonist In the country is
now closely studying all the little
peculiarities about President Taft's
framework.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Claude Boynton, the civil engineer.
was an arrival on last nights eastern.
Mr.. Boynton was returning from a
three weeks vacation spent at his
home In Detroit, Mich. and with
friends In Grand Rapids, Mich. and
Chicago. He says that business CON
ditions are in good healthy state:
lots OF building going on; and that
the demand for various materials is
so great that the manufacturers can
not keep up with their orders. Mr..
Boynton also said he was much sur.
prised that there was no snow>in the
east. After leaving Colorado. he did
not see snow again until his return.
He left for trip to Aztec today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Durango taxpayers are footing the
%bills OF an expensive administration
fhey are going to vote for change
this spring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The new president OF Cuba wants
an army OF 10000 men. He must be
one of the people who are looking for
trouble.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The whiskey-bloat editor is subject
to spasms. He is not the only one
lsboring with snakes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The senate, in passing the workshop
bill over Shafroths veto by large
majority. expressed its opinion af the
governor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

In excluding lobbyists from the floor
can 1t be possible the members OF the
house are afraid of being corrupted? d?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22
(Trom Saturdays pailyA


II. w Hollis left for Denver on to-
days eastern.
I. C. Grnden was a passenger to
Denver this morning.
II. ID. Mcbride went to Telluride this
morning for few days.
Frank Barnes. who has been In the
city for u day or two. left for Teilu-
ride today
Mrs. Herman Berndt and daughter.
Ethel. went to Denver thia morning for
few days outing.
Mrs. J. Cunningham was In the city
over night from Hesperus. returning
on this morninga Southern.
Mrs. q. c. Franklin and children are
visiting their relatives here for
few days. on their way from Denver.
Miss Mabel Myers. who has been
visiting Mrs. Bradford. for a few
weeks, departed for her home in Den
yer today.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Blair and little daughter
came down from Silyerton last night
aud are staying at the Strater for .
few days.
Mrs. James Caviness and daughter.
Miss Jessie Caviness. arrived from
Mancos last night and are staying
over today at the Palace.
| Mrs. Harry Jackson and daughter.
Marguerite, went to Denver this morn.
Ing on vacation trip. They expect to
be absent about week.
Miss Anna Hurley departed for Ala
mosa this morning in response to
telegram that her brother-in-iaw. NJ.
E Dnxstead. is very low.
| Mrs. Pearl Brown was an arrival
last night from Pagosa Springs and
went to Farmington this morning, Her
mother, Mrs. Margaret Latham. is very
i'll with la grippe and pneumonia. and
Mrs. Brown Is on her way to visit her
| o.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Trumble
came In last night from Mize. KY, on
n visit to their uncle. John Cundiff
OF Pine river. They left on the east
ern this morning for bayfield,. via L.
nacio.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. ID. Mcbride return
cd Thursday evening after ten weeks
absence in the east, a month OF which
was spent Mt Excelsior Springs. Mo.
They also visited In Omaha. Neb.. and
In PIttsburg. Kans. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mcbride had u splendid trip. and
are much benefited BY the change.
but the last part OF their vacation
was saddcned by the death OF Mrs.
McBrIde's slater. which occurred at
+ Talmage. Neb.
willis Martin. manager OF tho cleo
tric light plant In Pennington. cams
: In last night from three weeks sb
sence In Texas. Mr.. Martin attended
: the head camp meeting OF jurisdiction
c Of Woodmen Of the World. held q
-
local lodge. He also spent some tim
}. with his mother In Coreli county. Tsx
as. Mrs. Martin returning viii ~ ~
for visit. Mr.. and Mn Aassa
J. stayed at the Palace last nigAf ~
continued to Farminstoa - ~ masa
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The Republicans OF Durango have
It In their power to name a winning
ticket this spring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Let Republicans beware OF advice
of the ring organ. 1t will be fatal In
the long run.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Tucson. Ariz,. has asked the gov
ernment to set aside the Santa Csta-
lima mountains as refuge for hunted
wild things.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Durango has had two years OF 60
as-you-please administration. Surely
time the voters called a halt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Just remember the seventeenth gen.
eral assembly has made Colorado good
for $4,000 Republican majority at the
next state election.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

just few more days of Teddy and
he Will be on the ocean bound for
The African hunting preserves.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

George Barnett wishes to thank the
friends and patrons who were respon-
sible for making his benefit given by
the Requa company so great sue
cess. He appreciates the great kind.
ness that has been shown him aud
his family and is very grateful to all
who aided him. DIR. ochsner gave his
services in the operation performed
upon George gratis. The latter Is
much better and Will probably be out
In few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

( Six weeks of tariff debate. wen.
y we are far enough away to escape
the affliction.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Sleeth came
down from Silverton last nigbt. Mr..
Sleeth Is manager Of the Auburn Min
Ing & Milling company located at Mid
dleton In San Juan county. They left
for Denver today. where they expect
to remain until June. Mrs. Sleeth has
been at the mine for the past eighteen
months. and change Is advisable.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sleeth have q home In
Denver which they will occupy during
their stay in the capital. The worst
part OF the winter around Middleton
and Eureka is yet to come.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

J. P. Lowell. who was in the city
over night. says while the roads are
getting bare snow will average fifteen
inches in depth over his place. which
means late planting OF crops.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

A. +. Harris returned from q pur.
chasing trip east last night. which
took In the large cities, as well as
bined business and pleasure during his
absence. visiting relatives In Ohio and
Missouri, during part of the time.
Mrs. Ida Van Skait. who will have
charge OF the millinery department
OF the store. at Dolores. accompanied
MIR. Harris from Denver. They LETT
for Dolores on todays Southern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Miss Ruth Townsend is with us once
more. having Just returned from Call.
fornia and recently Denver. The
young lady is here for the purpose
of taking much needed rest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

President Taft does not intend mix
ing with congress the first thing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The incorporators of the Gallotti In
vestment company. Ellen Gallotti, J.
w. Turner and Joseph H. Woods. wish
to announce TO the old patrons and the
public in general that they are now
conducting general insurance, real
estate and loan business All business
VIII intrusted TO their care will re-
ceive prompt attention by competent
and reliable parties.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Mrs. W. zabriski and children re.
turned to Pagosa Junction today. Mrs.
zabriski came In seve-al days ago
with her mother, Mrs pomeroy. who
entered Ochsner hospital yesterday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Mrs. J. Cunningham was In the city
over night from Hesperus. returning
on this mornings Southern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Robert Il. Wilson OF Colorado
Springs. was guest OF the Palace last
night. Mr.. Wilson Is a newspaper
man and was on his way to work on
the Aztec Index. since II. p. the well
known editor OF the Index. finds run
ming a newspaper and flourishing real
estate business. too much of q good
thing without assistance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22
LOCAL NEWS.
lFrom Thurnday'a Daily 4

Mrs. E. A. Hutchinson returned to
her home at Ignacio this morning.
after a few days spent with her rela.
tives. and In shopping.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The Gallotti Investment company
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: ]. w Turner, presi
dent; Ellen Gallotti. vice president
and Joseph II. Woods, secretary treas
urer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

A delegation OF laboring men called
at The Herald office this forenoon and
asked that the Republican party In
convention tomorrow declare for Ger
tain principles. It will be matter
for the convention to act upon. so
far as The Herald is concerned we be.
lieve that where men do an honest
days work eight hours is sufficient
and that decent wage should be paid
for day work on the streets and i'm.
proyements generally. Ths individual
who has steady Job the year round
should not be classed with the man
who works by tho day as work Is
offered.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Mrs. II. II. Brown OF Mancos and
Mrs. Ada Coppinger and Mrs. Chas.
d. Reed. both of Cortez. arrived on
last nights Southern. The ladies' are
delegates OF the Brotherhood OF the
American Yeomen to the state meet
ing which conyenes In Canon City
April Z. Mrs. Reed being state gecre-
tary. They departed for Pueblo this
morning. also spending some time In
Colorado Springs and Denver with
their respective friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Mrs. Herman Berndt and daughter.
Ethel. went to Denver thia morning for
a few days outing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Frank W. Barnes was an arrival last
night from Denver. lie Is staying over
in town for day or two.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Anson Jones returned
from a trip through San Juan county
New Mexico. last night, and left this
morning for Montrose. Mr.. and Mrs
Jones are from Wykofi, MINI. and are
looking for a new location.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Miss Margaret Pieper returned to
her home at Riverside today after u
pleasant visit OF few days with Mrs,
Herman Derndt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The many friends OF Mrs. T. II. Wig.
ellsworth VIII be pained to learn that
the good woman Is confined to her
bed with bad case of grip. the dis.
ease having an opportunity to secure
foothold during her long and trying
vigilance at the bedside OF her beloved
husband. We trust she will soon be
able to be up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Mrs. Wilkie McLin and Miss Thomp-
son came In from Mancos last night
and left for Laplata, N. NJ. this morn
Ing, where Mrs. McLin win visit the
latter for week or two. Miss Thomp.
son was Just returning from spending
a few weeks with Mrs. McLin at her
home In Mancos.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Fred Goble. the silvertou lumber
merchant. was in the city last night.
and continued to PsSosa Springs this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Frank Barnes. who has been In the
city for day or two. left for Teilu-
ride today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Mrs. c. c. Franklin and children are
visiting their relatives here for
few days. on their way from Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

The funeral services OF our late
friend were very largely attended this
afternoon. the Knights Templar being
present in full regalla, and q large
turnout OF the Blue Lodge OF Ma
sons. The rest OF Red Men hall was
filled with members of the San Juan
Pioneers association and friends. as
sembled to pay their last respects ia
the memory OF a good man. an esteem
ed citizen and kind friend. The flow
ers, with which the casket was cover
ed, were beautiful.
The pail bearers we're chosen from
among the Masons, being T. E. Bow
man, o. Il. Sillman. G. o. Barton
Harry Schrader. j. Il. Ball and j. NJ
Gamsby. Rev. T. T. Frazier delivered
a touching funeral sermon. and 1
choir OF well trained voices sang sey
eral fitting selections.
Thus the citizens OF Durango locke,
their last on the remains OF Thos. n
Wigglesworih. for thirty years a citi
zen OF the San Juan. In the morn
Ing w. II. Wigglesworth leaves 10
Denver. where the body OF his father
In accordance with the lattsr's 81
pressed wish. will be cremated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Mrs. James Caviness and daughter
Miss Jessie Caviness. arrived from
Mancos last night and are staying
over today at the Palace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Trumble left
for their home at CASTELAR, this morn
ing. Mr.. Trumble came in from ophir
last night where he is receiver for
the Consolidated Mines company. his
wife meeting him here. and returning
together this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. f. C. Grebles. owner
of the Benson house. and A G. Judy.
the manager OF same. came down from
Silverton last night. and stayed over
at the Strater on their way to Den.
yer, for which place they left this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

David Pritchard OF SIlverton was in
the city last night on his way to
Denver. He was an outgoing passcn,
ger on todays eastern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Miss Mabel Myers. who has been
visiting Mrs. Bradford. for q few
weeks, departed for her home In Den
YER today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Mrs. Harry jackson and daughter.
Marguerite. went to Denver this morn
lug on vacation trip. They expect to
be absent about a week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Mrs. NJ. NJ. Blair and little daughter
came down from Silverton last night
and are staying at the Strater for .
few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

H. ID. Mcbride went to Telluride this
morning for a few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Erville Mlze came In
last night from visit with relatives
In Kansas. and went ON up to Gil
verton this morning. They report u
splendid time. but said they were glad
to get home TO the snowdrifts once
more.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

rAs Hsss,l sss ~ ~ assA
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Miss Anna Hurley departed for Ala
mosa this morning in response to
telegram that her brother-in-iaw. NJ.
y. Dnxstead. is very low.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

DR.. v. A. C. Hennean, who fills the
chair OF psychology in Boulder uni
versiiy, has been visiting the Durango
schools for couple of days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

w. II. Crawford. who viii be re.
membered as the man having the con.
tract on the Montezuma ditch, and
A. r. Kittell were arrivals from Den.
yer last night. They departed for Do
lores this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Hood & Ames shipped the remains
of Matt Archer OF Telluride. who died
at Ochsner hospital few days ago
OF pneumonia. TO ouray this morning
for interment
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Mrs. George Brett and daughter
we're returning passengers this morn.
Ing TO Aztec. Mr.. Brett has been in
town visiting her daughter. Mrs
Shippy. for few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Attorney L. p. Main went TO cortez
this morning with City Clerk G. C.
Russell. Mr.. Main viii appear for the
local option forces In behalf OF the pc.
tition filed with the city clerk for a
dry town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

4. c. Grnden was passenger Ia
Denver this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Charles p. Watson OF Findlay, O.
who arrived last evening on the east
ern, is n hotel man who is seeking q
location In this part OF the country
Mr.. Watson registered at the Palace
leaving on today's Southern for Man
cos.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

r. W Hollis left for Denver on to.
days eastern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Guy V. l.. Emerson was an Incom.
ing passenger on last nights eastern
on his way from the State Bankers
association meeting held In Denver
last week. Mr.. Emerson went up to
Silverton on the morning train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-22

Mrs. Pearl Brown was an arrival
last night from Pagosa Springs and
went to Farmington this morning, Her
mother, Mrs. Margaret Latham. is very
i'll with la grippe and pneumonia. and
Mrs. Brown Is on her way to visit her.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-25
THIEVES BEAT
DOWN VICTIMS
AGED MERCHANT AND WIFE
ARE BEATEN AND ROBBED
IN THEIR STORE.
Seattle

TACOMA. Sept. 25.--Mr and Mrs.
ID. u. Sheldon. who keep a store at
1921 Jefferson av.. were brutally
beaten and robbed at 9 O'Clock last
night by two masked highwaymen
The holdup and subsequent assaults
took place In the store. Sheldon
was knocked down by one of the
thieves and his wife by the other.
As Sheldon was struck over the
head with revolver the gun dis.
charged and he thought he had been
shot. Investigation by physicians
at st. Joseph's hospital later
the fact that neither Shell
don nor his wife had received bull
let wounds. Both were severely
beaten but they will recover. Shell
don Is 20 years Of age and his wife
is 40.
The bandits secured nothing of
any particular value. The police SO
far have been unable to locate any
clues leading to arrests.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-25
TRIED To HOLD UP
HOTEL GUEST AND
AN INVALID SISTER
HARRY cRokEN ARRESTED
FOR INCORPORATING A
POLICE OFFICER.

Boldly entering a room at the
Radium hotel. Fourth av. and Pike
St. Harry Croken. alias Harry
Jones. attempted TO extort $50 from
John Wyant and his invalid sister
Mrs. L. j. Wright. shortly before
o'clock this morning.
I'm an officer and I can't stand
for you being together I'm this
room" the pseudo officer remarked
when the door was opened In re
Spouse to his knock.
Wyant explained that the woman
was his sister and that she was
subject TO fainting spells. For that
reason he occupied the same room
with her.
We'll. II you want 10 get out OF
this mess | can fix Il II you come
In with 500" Croken replied, &C.
cordlng to Wyant and Mrs. Wright.
Wyant refused 10 part with his
money and suddenly Croken broke
and ran. He lost his hat in his
flight and was later arrested in a
saloon at Fourth av and Pike ST.
In order to allow wyant and his
invalid sister 10 leave town as they
had planned. Croken was tried be-
fore Judge Gordon this morning.
He was fined $500 and costs.