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Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-02
ARRESTED AT BEHEST
OF GIRLS PARENTS
MUSIC TEACHER HELD ON A
SERIOUS CHARGE
Accused Man Apparently Is Raving
Maniac, Consequent on Long
Continued Breeding Over
His Alleged Crime

Charged with mistreating Anita Won
Meier, a girl under 16 years CT age,
adopted daughter of Rudolph Won
Meier, H. Elahm, music teacher,
whose studio Is located in Blanchard
hall, was arrested yesterday anu
placed in the county JAIL Klahm, to
all appearances, is q raving maniac.
His condition, it is claimed, is due to
brooding over his alleged crime.
The misfortune that has befallen the
young woman has been the medium
through which her foster parents, sepa-
rated more than a year ago in the d1-
vorce court, have been reconciled, and
the woman, who is now Mrs. Otto Won
den Steinen, and her former husband
appeared together at the district at
torney's office to swear to the COM
plant and take the preliminary steps
which, they hope, will result IN
Klanm'S punishment.
mitted December of last year, fifteen
days before her sixteenth birthday,
and occurred at Klahm'S studio, where
Miss Meier was a pupil. knowledge OF
the affair was revealed to the girls
relatives only a few days ago, and
criminal proceedings were Instituted
Immediately.
The complaint against Klahm was
issued by Deputy District Attorney
Frank Blair and filed in Justice
Stephens court Tuesday. Deputy Con-
stable Charles Thomas was sent to
Klahm's home in Highland Park to
make the arrest, but returned with the
report that the accused man was in
condition that made his removal inn
possible. message was also sent 10
the district attorneys office from
Klahm's physician stating that the
man was suffering from mental ex-
haustion."
Reported as Shamming
Fearing that Kahn was feigning in
sanity to evade arrest, Mr.. Blair dis
patched DR.. George w. Campbell to
the mans home yesterday, following a
second report from another deputy
constable, George Thornburg, that
Klahm's condition was serious. DR..
Campbell reported that Klahm was
"shamming," and recommended MS
Immediate removal to the county JAN.
Kahn was taken to that institution
in the county hospital ambulance about
o'clock last evening, and immediate
ly lapsed into what appeared to be an
Unconscious state, though he showed
some Improvement later. Ii his con-
dition permits he probably will be ar
ratgned before Justice stephens today
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-02
Reported as Shamming
Appeal Against Decision

EDINBURGH, April 1.-Lord North-
land and Mrs. John Alexander Stir
ling have lodged appeals against the
decree of divorce in favor of Mr. Stir
ling. handed down in this city last
month by Lord Guthrie.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-02
Quarantine is Made Effective

Ell PASO, April 1.-Federal quaran-
tine against ports in Mexico threatened
with yellow fever infection is being
made effective today at all ports along
the Rio Grande.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

The expected has happened again
A scientist has come forward with
assurance that there is no way in
which the world may ever be certain
about whether claimant actually WIS.,
tied the north pole. Professor Jacoby
said the other day in n lecture In
the east that reading the record of In
struments is the only possible way
to determine whether the pole has
been achieved; and these records may
be fabricated. In other words, only
Peary knows whether Peary reached
the pole; only Cook knows whether
Cook reached it. Whether the people
believe either or both depends on the
credulity and the faith of those who
hear the story of the marvellous
achievement
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25
sUPERsTITIoNs.

Early to bed and early to rise makes
n man healthy. wealthy and wise.
II is a sign you are going to be
rich II you tumble upstairs.
Sneeze twice when you get up and
you VIII hear of death before the
night
In all lands ravens and crows have
been considered birds OF III omen
The natives OF India believe that
elephants have religion and form of
worship.
A great many country people be-
lieye that the screeching OF an owl
indicates impending calamity.
In Malmatia It Is an exceedingly aus
picious omen for cat 10 sneeze when
n bride enters the house.
IN almost every country the howl.
ing of a dog is regarded as bad
omen. generally predicted death to
some person Of the household.
In France II is believed that the set
Ting of white pigeon upon chin
ney is sign OF speedy death for some
one In the house.
There is superstition among the ne
groes of the south that to meet frog
is lucky incident indicating that
the one thus favored is about to re-
ceive money from some unexpected
source.
In former times a suspected person
was flung into the river. II he float.
ed. without any appearance Of swim
ming. he was judged guilty; while II
he sank he was acquitted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

There is said TO be great consterna-
tion in the state house at Denver
The Republicans left several hundred
thousand dollars In the treasury as
the result of economy end careful
business administration. In round
numbers, the surplus amounted to
3S44,000 mostly from revenue derived
from from estates which the law pro
vides can be used by the admlnistra.
ton during the biennial period 1t is
turned in, but It cannot be used ex'
cept by legislative transfer by sue
ceeding administrations. AS the last
donothing legislature failed to pass
such measure the Democrats are
afraid the jig is up and they will not
be able to draw on the fund. Irs
simply awful. No doubt Governor
Shafroth will be compelled to call
the assessors together again and have
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25
There is . disposition a.uony &,

There Is . disposition asuong III
members OF the Mormon eaurch 4
conceal every weakness or defect, n
nanciaI or otherwise. among their nun,I
ber They are loyal. heipfui and bel
nevolent toward each other Waen 4
brother shows signs Of weakness ~
Is strengthened: whom ne becomes of|
fensive he is hustled oaI OF sight ]
when he become INDECENT he In proI
vided for Therefore. the Gentile world
has little opportunity to see the neither
side OF Mormon affairs.
All dreams OF empire, all hopes and
desires of an independent principally
in Zion have vanished. even II they
ever existed. which is doubtful. cx-I
cept in the ecstatic visions Of the early
prophets and apostles. The popuia-
tion of Utah is becoming more and
more evenly divided every year. Gen.
tile immigration is greater than that
Of the saints. and the combination Of
material interests among the members
of the community without regard to
religious sentiment has promnted
unity.
And the most important fact Is that
the hostile elements are limited In
numbers compared with the total pop
ulation Animosity to the church is
confined to politicians who desire to
make political capital, to few Prot
estant cIergymen, some of whom are
actuated by conscientious motives and
others by jealousy of the prosperity
and Influence of the Mormon organi-
zatlon and finally to the oid-tImers,
who came here early. and ware con,
PEELED to fight for foothold because
of the determination OF Brigham
Young and other leaders that Zion
should be reserved exclusively for the
use and enjoyment OF the saints. The
public generally. the business commu-
nifty AT large. and at least so per cent
OF the population take no interest in
the continuous conflict. and thai pro,
portion will gradually increase.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

X. l.. Cochran. state dairy inspector
Of Denver. and W. J Miles. state
meat inspector. also OF Denver met
the city council last night to explain
the nature OF their work and Impress;
upon the members OF the council the
necessity OF passing an ordinance
which will prevent the sale OF wilk,
ice. meats. fruit and vegetables that
are not up to standard. As the coun-
ell are at present centering their at
tention upon improving the pipe limo,
sidewalk and streets, the gentlemen
Will return and confer again with the
council In about Il month. Before leay-
ing for Denver this morning these
gentlemen said to Herald reporter
that they had visited the different
dairies, meat markets and slaughter
houses. In two instances they had
found the dairies In an unclean and
unsanitary condition AS they did not
wish to injure anyone's business but
TO protect the consumers. they did
not give the names of owners. But II
upon their return they found that the
conditions were not corrected they
would gladly give the names to the
public. Certainly this IL very i'm
portant matter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Consul Lester Maynard OF viadivos.
tax quotes from the Dalny vostok
report from Tientsin that the German
firm OF Schultz a. Go. has decided to
work the oil fields OF Sakhaiiu island
!. intends erecting a plant with en-
pacity of 100000 cnses OF kerosene
and l.oo0,ooo cases OF crude oil per
annum. Three wells will be bored and
two large pumping stations erected.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

has been temporarily away from the
expressed adulation OF the multitude
lilo matter how richly he may de-
serve Its admiration-out among those
beauties which nature has hewed and
fashioned, proves him to be thor
oughly normal man. a true American,
says the Globe-Democrat
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

italy got about S3,0O0.000 worth OF
cotton seed oil from this country
during the past twelve months. We
may fairly suppose that the Italians
are now busy changing the labels on
the cotton seed oil bottles. prepare
tory to shipping the goods back 10 us.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

An esteemed contemporary. speak
ing of Zelaya, the Nicaraguan dicta-
tor, says: IF he escapes abroad
alice Nicaragua will have found cheap
riddance" If II is possible for him
10 escape abroad dead 1t will be cheap
riddance anyhow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Diversified farming Is what pays
and insures results. II weather con
ditions are unfayorable to one branch
IL generally favors some other line
Dc not depend entirely on one or two
products.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

section are sufficient TO furnish en-
nloyment to Ihousands,of miners the
year round for ages to come. This of
itself Is sufficient TO make Durango a
commanding point
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

The way in which Pittsburg wound
UP the worlds championship series
will lead to the inquiry In many quar-
ters of why they didn't do it sooner.
But what's the use of asking a ques.
lion to which everybody knows the an
sWer?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Wilbur Wright has changed the no
sition of one of the planes on his
flying machine SO that 1t is much
more steady. If Wilbur will make
about 200 more surb improvements we
shall he willing TO ride with him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Miss Amy Coe of Cleveland and Miss
Sadie Gowan OF Detroit sailed for In
dia October 20 to take mp missionary
work in that country. Both young
women are college graduates and 60
to the new field with great enthusiasm
for the cause of the Indian women.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

The Denver man whom his wife, in
applying for divorce. accused of hav-
ing 107 affinities. must have been try.
ing to corner the market. Maybe he
realized the danger and wanted to
keep the other fellows out of harm
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

If DIR. Cook should claim he had
been to the moon, there would, no
doubt, be many scofflnS persons VINO
would be told 10 go there themselves
and find The records
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

The value OF transportatIoa isssaa
railway postal clerks Il centa I Snlle
would be $4,000. 900 according 10 ~
last report Of the possmastss geassai;
which states that thaas men tfasa1e6
sss.77s.l4s miles last ysar.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

A Boston publisher OF school books
has decided to contribute 81 900. 900
to the cause of peace. People who
have complained because OF the high
prices they were compelled to pay
for school books may be comforted
by the thought that at least some OF
their money is well spent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Tammany is coming in for some
hard jolts. It's hard to understand
how such rotten combination can be
kept in office to rob the people year
after year. Hearst has the gang sized
up right
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Mr.. Barrie has made thousands of
women love him, but the woman he
loved and made his wife has found
another man she loves more. and one,
too. who could never make Peter
Pan or any kind of pan, and who, per
haps. would not even know how to
ODen a pot
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

An empioye at the New York ZOO
was severely bitten while trying to
open a crocodile's mouth with a crow.
bar and induce it TO take nourishment.
AS protest against forcible feeding
that ought to be effective.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Perhaps the gentleman who makes
the affidavit that he never got to the
top of Mount Mckinley with Or. Cook
thinks Of taking little whirl around
the lecture circuit himself.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

There is no evidence that Halley's
comet. which is travelling at very
high rate of speed. is filling anybody's
parlor with smoke.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25
Cuba probably b.a The ,m,lI.., 49,,

Cuba probably has the smallest hum
ming bird in the world-Calypte He.
lenae manned after Princess Chris
tian); but It may have q rival In tins
ness in Peruvian spciss OF Acsstru-
ra- The calypte Helenae is N ~.
quisitc little creature not quits tws
and half inches long. with forked
crimson gorget.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Emma Goldman should conclude her
days behind prison bars She is
dangerous proposition to be wandering
about the country stirring up dissen.
sions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Young Charlie Taft is to lake box
ing lessons from professional pugi
lisi. He may also be something of an
orator by the time the professional
gets through with him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

These are the kind of days that
makes one want TO get close to ma.
ture. Oh, what glory in spending
autumn days, when the leaves are fall
ing. in The woods.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Responding to the opportunities as
to the Denver political ring for more
money to blow in. 1t is said the county
assessors OF the state have reviewed
their assessment rolls and increased
the aggregate over s2O.0OO.0OO That
will help in restoring the Republicans
to power next year.-Telluride Jour
nal
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Missouri produced nearly 81 900 900
worth of cob pipes last year The cob
pipe Is one of the few things that
are not made In Germany.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

railroad construction towards Du
range is what our people want to see
not engineering crews. or course
the latter are encouraging, but real
dirt flying Is conclusive.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

The degree of pleasure which Presi
dent Taft has derived from his ex-
cursions. practically alone. up into
Yellowstone park and along the
Grand canyon of Arizona. where he
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

There is little good In Denver II we
are to judge by the articles appearing
in Everybody's Magazine from the pen
OF Ben Lindsey.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Hufiey's comet Is still coming our
way. When the trifle distance of ten
million miles she will side-step this
planet Too many grafters for her tail
to wipe out. This includes printing
crafts
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

The affinity business is waning. II
maybe sweet to start with but when
the dregs are reached 1t becomes
mighty bitter as hundrsd can testify
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

The Mount Mckinley episode is like.
ly to become about as famous as the
north pole affair. Men often obtain
fame but have hard work retaining 1t.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

The Chicago Tribune has become an
advocate of the temperance cause
The Tribune wields mighty influence
over large section of country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

What the city of New York needs
Is a mayor who will measure up to
the standard of official life set by the
present governor of New YORK state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

The Herald is In receipt OF neat
2S-page folder from n Cedar Rapids,
la. firm booming new townsiie des-
lgnated as the oxford Land and
Townsite company" with Offices at
Oxford and Cedar Rapids. The pam.
phlet gives much valuable informa-
tlon regarding La Plata county, being
well illustrated. The price placed on
town lots. ranges from $3.50 for the
lowest TO $500. The townsite is own
ed by J. NJ. Denning. Ga
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

When ex-aIinister Crane calls for a
number on the telephone line 1t will
provoke him to have the operator re-
ply: Talking now"
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

The average Eskimo would not be
a very valuable OF satisfactory wit
ness in court. He would want to tes.
tify on both sides.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

The second installment OF the
Beast and the Jungle" by Judge Lind
sey is out and Everybody's Magazine
is in demand In Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Postoffice Inspector II. C. Haynes
went over to Questa the first OF the
week and caught Postmaster Archn.
leta at that place s40O short in his
cash. Mr. Haynes is the man who
caught the postmaster at Ranches OF
Taos something like $4,000 short a
few weeks ago. says The Antonito
Ledger It surely does not pay to
monkey with postal funds and the
man who cannot manage to get along
without doing 80 better give up the
office hecause II is only matter OF
time when he gets pinched.
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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

The irrigation projects under way in
La Plata county will open up thou
sands of fertile acres to cultivation
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25
them make an additional boost in val
L IL iar

Why SO many divorces New York
World The answer is simple. Re-
cause so many people keep getting
married.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Arthur Anheier OF Durango his
home. but late of Trinidad. has ac.
cepted position in the plumbing es.
tablishment of c. II. Dolan. Arthur
Is somewhat OF a baseball professions
al, he having held down the place of
first baseman, both in the Durango
and Trinidad ball teams. with credit.
--Alamosa Independent Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

f. w. Sharp and j. n. Williams Of
Aztec returned. They have been load
ing some cattle which are to be ship
ped to Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Durango and La Plata county realty
constitute the best kind OF invest
ments. Bound to increase in value.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Being in Africa few months puts
Teddy somewhat out OF Touch with
American sentiment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

G. T. Cline. the former manager OF
the Bauer bank at Mancos. came in
from Denver last night. This morn.
ing he went over to Mancos.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Judge Stuart of Denver was n pas
senger to Cortez this morning. He
came in from Denver last night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

The News-Times columns do not
contain as much about one Mark
Woodruff as they did some time ago
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

During the first week In October 1f9
carloads of potatoes were shipped
from the Monte Vista district to east
ern markets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Herald subscribers are not treated
to half column or more every day
abont family troubles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Mrs. C. E. Jones went up to Her
mosa this morning. Mrs. Jones whose
home Is in Kansas City is spending
the winter with her sister. Mrs. T. A.
Kerr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

r. l.. Robinson. who has recently
invested in land in the Allison dis
trict, is at the Savoy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Charles f.. Spath. the well known
fruit grower OF Pennington. was reg
istered at the Palace last night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

], NJ. O'Brien, who is In charge OF
the Phelps Dodge interests in San
Juan county. New Mexico, is register
ed at the Strater.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

County Superintendent Mrs Pulford
was met by Mrs. B. Il. Mcconnell, the
county superintendent OF Archuleta
county. at Bayfield, the first OF the
week They went to Pargin and held
a school meeting which resulted In
the forming OF joint school district
at that place. A strip six miles long
and a little less than mile wide
being in Archuleta county and the re.
mainder is in La Plata. The divide
between Pine river and Piedra was
selected as the district boundary line,
this being the natural one. The ar
rangement was very satisfactory ia
the residents Of the district--the prop
osition did not receive one dissenting
vote.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Mr.. l.. NJ. Steward of Lightner creek
shipped five carloads of cattle to Kan
sas City this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Alex Allan is down from the Ami
mas valley dividing his coin with our
local merchants.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Mrs. Bette Logan and daughter
Mrs. Van Meter. returned to their
home in Kentucky this morning. The
ladies have been visiting relatives in
Flora Vista the past two months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25
tFrom Fridays pailyJ.

|. Shwayder. a relative of Harry
Rachofsky, returned to Denver this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Mrs. G. E. Tiffany and Mrs. Albert
Mayors left for Salt Lake this morn
ing with the remains of their mother
Mrs. G.. Mayors The funeral services
We're conducted by Rev. Turnbuil at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs Tiffany at
8 a. m. A large number OF friends
the family 10 the depot The pail
bearers were: A. p. Camp. w p
Vale. AL Bernard Dr. Schlabaugh,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

United States Commissioner A. A.
Ball and wife came in from Duran.
N. NJ. last night and left for Farm
ington this morning where Mr.. Ball
viii engage in real estate business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Joe Dunham left this morning for
the old home in Springfield III. where
he will visit relatives and friends
also visiting several towns in that
section where he used to hang out
make a friendly call on Evangelist
Lowry who is holding a series OF meet.
ings near Springfield Joe will be
The time of the year to enjoy the trip
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Fulghun. who have
spent the past two months visiting
their daughter In Durango. left for
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Mr.. Crane has one consolation. He
didn't need the Job.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Water Superintendent Schalles. City
Engineer Wigglesworth and Alderman
Nelson landed last evening from their
tour of cities looking into water sys-
tens. The statement that they were
stranded and compelled to walk In
appears TO be false and they charge
their envious co-workers OF the city
administration with circulating the re-
port.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25
(From Thursdays DailyI

Elmer Peterson went TO Ignacio this
morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Rod Mcdonald. who is looking after
the interests of the Colorado Land
and Water Supply company. went to
Denver on business this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Mrs. Julia Lagonne came down from
Siiverton last night continuing on to
Denver this morning. Mrs. Lagonve's
home is In Liverpool. England.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

p. A. Stark. the Florida mesa ranch.
man. returned from Pennsylvania last
night where he has been visiting his
aged father. Mr.. Stark has been alb
sent since last April This is his first
visit east for nearly twenty years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

their home In Wilson, Kans.. this
morning.
The well known progressive farmer
]. p. Lowell. spent the night in Du.
range. MIR. Lowell says the fine wealth
er OF the past six weeks has been a
blessing to the ranchmen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

William 7. Biggs. the genial repre-.
sentative of the Calumet Baking Pow.
der company. left for Chicago this
morning Durango ladies are looking
forward with much interest to the
demonstration given by the lady rep
resentatives of this company TO he
given at Red Men hall next week
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Dan Conway, the genial d. & R. G.
conductor running between here and
Alamosa. came In last night This is
Mr.. Conway's first trip since he fell
from the La Boca bridge seven weeks
ago. His many friends will be pleased
to learn that he has entirely recover
ed from the effects of the accident.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-10-25

Colo, were arrivals last night from
the Montezuma valley where they pur-
chased land recently.