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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

The general assembly is having q
time taking care OF the useless clerks
those incapable of performing their
duties. A lot OF ward workers had
to be cared for and the members are
making the state pay the bill for in
competents.
Senator Bailey wishes to have II
made unlawful for the president and
the vice president to ride in any We
hicle that is not drawn by horses. Is
Bailey interested In stock farm any
where?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

When a few Democrats conspired
with the Republicans to control the
senate committeeships Boss Speer said
not a word-only smiled. He knew
the kind of persuasive powers to use
after few days. And the boss never
gets left. He brings them all around
to his way of thinking. Boss Tweed
was not in it with Boss Speer. And
all legislation affecting the real In
terests of the people will have to be
o. KID by this Denver boss.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Until the present ring in control of
city and county affairs show dIspo-
sition to encourage capital instead of
driving 1t out, we cannot expect 10
keep step with the progressive coun-
ties of the state. This largely accounts
for the manner the counties of the
Grand valley are leaving La Plata 10
the distance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Since the United States began work
OIL the Panama canal in May, 1904,
the excavation has been 59,0O0,O00
cubic yards, of which 37,000,000 is
credited to the year 1908 The exca.
walton part of the work can now be
closely estimated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

There was strenuous denial when
the newspapers some weeks ago an
nounced that Bryan's daughter was go
ing to secure a divorce from her artist
husband, but recent events indicate
the papers knew what they were say.
ing. But why is not the daughter Of
Bryan entitled to divorce the same
as any other woman If she wants
pnsf
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

After the smoke of battle has clear
ed away Roosevelt looms up as big
as ever while Tillman is seen vanish
ing In the distance. Tillman proved
vulnerable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Colorado can get along very we'll
with her present quarters for state
officials and to build wing to the
capitol building would be waste of
money. 1t is only during three months
of every other year that all the pres
ent space is utilized. and then only
a few hours a day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

The legislature should get busy on
laws that will benefit the people. In
this law governing assessors and
assessment of corporate property is
badly needed-one that will give equal
ity all over the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01
! dition as he was before the stick
descended.

When Admiral Evans hobbled for
ward on crutches In Brooklyn to lee.
ture on the battle of Santiago the
audience of $500 stood up and cheer
ed. 1t is an American trait to appre-
ciate man who has served his coun.
try well.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Stockmen in Denver say the diff.
Guilty over the price of beef is because
terhouse steaks. Under Grover Cleve-
land rump. neck or any otner part of
the critter was considered luxury to
nine-tenths of the people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Had 1t not been for the wireless
telegraph one OF the greatest ocean
disasters in the history of the world
would now be a matter of history.
II was only through the wireless that
the passengers of the steamship Re
public were saved.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

A satirist says the difference be
tween a genius and lunatic is that
the latter is sure of his board and
clothes. The story of Poe's life some
times induces reflections of this ma
ture, but it will be noticed that the
worlds appreciation of a real genius
never flags.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

The turning down of Teller by Colo
RADIO Democrats is blot on the party
that will remain forever. Teller in
any other state would have been per
mitted to end his life in the senate.
The Democrats used the aged senator
when they needed chestnuts pulled out
OF the fire. then they sidetracked him
like hot potato
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

According to a Cleveland court a
young lady has right to sit on the
lap of her affianced and kiss him good
night, and the irate father has no
recourse at law--only the prerogative
OF using his No. 10 to advantage. And
in this case sometimes the young man
wears a larger number.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

It's dollars to doughnuts that Gu
bans will be stirred by revolution be-
fore the end of year, or two years
at the farthest. They knew better
than to fool with Uncle Sam.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

A freight train arrived a day or two
ago bringing long list of dispatches.
among them how barristers are to
make livelihood" The supply Will
last the rest of the week by which
time we trust there will be another
freipht
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

The officials of every county In the
state, outside of La Plata, encourage
capital and thus build up their re.
spective sections and in the long run
greatly increase the revenues.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

The investigation by the grand jury
in reference to the Panama canal will
undoubtedly show that an American
steam shovel has innumerable advan-
tages over a French pick.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Judge Taft Is making great inroads
IN the affections of the southerners,
but four years hence the southern
states will roll up the usual majorities
for the Democratic nominees.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

The duke of the AbruzN wishes to
renounce his title in order to be able
to marry an American girl. A good
many American girls will wonder how
he can possibly hope to get her in
case he comes untitled.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Russia's new Az per cent loan is
offered at about 50 cents. The per
cents of the United States sell for
more than par, but then Uncle Sans
credit is much the best In the world
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

The Direct Primary league bill has
been turned to the wall by order of
Boss Speer. 1t would take away many
of the pregrogatives of the boss and
this would not do. A makeshift has
been introduced in its place.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Does anybody remember anything in
addition to It's endeavor to rebuke
the president that congress has done
since it assembled at the beginning
of the winter?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

The automobile owners have bill
In the legislature for their protec-
tion. Now the common people should
have bill introduced providing pro
lection from the automobile owners
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

II he serves until November 20 next
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson will
have broken the record for length of
term as a cabinet officer. As for what
he has accomplished he can safely ask
comparison of his department with
what II was when he assumed the
place
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

With the governor of Tennessee We
toing the prohibition bill and then
having the measure passed over his
head, wonder how much he will go
out of the way to enforce the law?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Yuan Shi Kai is in a much worse
predicament than any of the Ameri-
can senators who are about to be re-
tired from office. The latter can re-
sumo their places in the sovereign
ranks, while the former not only
loses his post, but is liable to be be-
headed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

A controversy is going on as to the
fluid to be used in christening the
battle ship Delaware. One faction
wants to use wine and the other wa.
ter. Why not compromise on ginger
ale?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

In his latest speech Gov. Hughes
stated that he is in favor of any meas
ure that can be proved to be fair and
right In insurance affairs and in ac-
cordance with the proper standards OF
the business. The governor is not
obstinate. but must be shown that the
general welfare gets a fair deal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

A Baltimore professor has invented
a mercury telescope by means of
which he expects to make It possible
for us to see the people on Mars
What we need is some kind of an
instrument that will enable us to see
ourselves as the Martians may be see
ing us at this moment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

New York teamsters threaten to
strike because they are denied the
privilege of running people down AT
street crossings. Some teamsters are
surprisingly touchy about such mat
ters
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

An Oklahoma woman has discovered
301 ways of cooking corn. We wish
somebody would discover a new and
better way of eating it from the cob
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Figures say 100000 matches are
lighted every minute of the day, or
10.S64, 100000 a year; 1856 900 ,O00,-
900 of these are by absent-minded peo-
pie who smoke pipes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Mr.. Taft says he went fishing in
Georgia and he enjoyed it. though he
caught nothing. He is therefore en-
titled to be initiated as a born fisher.
man.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

There have within the past few
days been earthquakes in southern
Ohio and northern Michigan. Here in
Durango we merely have January
thunderstorms.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

According to official figures the
Japanese population of the United
States had a net increase last year of
only 1876. Japan is genuinely enforc,
ing its regulations to keep its popula-
tion at home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

' Boss Cox of Cincinnati is said to
have formed an alliance with eleven
Democrats in the Ohio senate. Bosses
are noted for the facility with which
they can operate as double-enders.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

This state is given credit for eject
ing the greatest corporation attorney
in the country to the United States
senate. And Colorado Democracy de-
clared for Bryan principles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Comparing the figures of 1908 with
those of 1907, Seattle states that its
births increased sci and deaths de
creased SO. If the town can keep up
this ratio 1t has the other cities dis
tanced. But all the home multipliers
strike snag in the national census
year
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Secretary Root resigned in order
that he might enjoy six weeks of rest
from official cares before assuming
the role of United States senator.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Tillman has begun to rail at Taft.
There is only one man in the United
States who is displeased with every.
body else all the time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Let the general assembly limit cam.
paign expenditures. Cut out the hang.
ers-on who bob up every election to
work both sides of the fence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

The case of the Howard Goulds is
again being aired in New York. New
York might be justified in sending up
au earnest appeal for fresh air.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

John D. Rockefeller has few dol
lars spare change to live on. notwith-
standing the million and half fine
liz Texas.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

1t is given out that the commission
ers would give a good deal to undo the
rebate outrage. Barry prepared and
led them into a fine trap.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

The United States win have two %.
00O-ton battle ships. We may expect
any day now to hear that England is
going to build few 10000 ton ships.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Looks as though Hopkins of Illinois
is serving his last term in the United
States senate. He lacks about doz.
en- votes of having enough to re-elect.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Society women are taking up the
cause OF woman suffrage. If woman
suffrage is to take the place of after
noon teas everybody ought to be for It.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Castro paid $4,000 to be operated
on in Berlin. Being operated on in
Berlin is an costly as stopping at some
hotels.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Cuba is now full fledged repub-
lie. Let us trust it viii not be peces-
sary for Uncle Sam to intervene
again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Senator Tillman has received an in.
dorsement from the South Carolina
Legislature. This may be comforting,
but 1t will not put him In as good CON.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

The make-shift primary bill will be
in operation for the spring election,
Ii is claimed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

The average cost of excavation along
the PaEama canal has been reduced to
4s cents cubic yard.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

1t is becoming rather difficult to
be great if one has never been scolded
by Tillman.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01
Throwing mud Is always a favorite
pastime of the cornered rat.

The organ is not earning its money,
1t refuses TO come TO the rescue of the
rebaters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Senator Guggenheim will be the
one to secure legislation in behalf
OF Colorado people
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

South Dakota lawmakers are going
to submit constitutional amendment
permitting women to vote.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Ralph Aspaas and son. went out ON
today's stub to Dulce. after a brief
shopping trip to Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Hiram Num- made a flying trip to
Durango last night. Mr.. Mum return
ed home to Aztec today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Miss Della Wlllden. one Of the pas
sengers on yesterdays outgoing South
ern, bound for her home at Mancos,
returned on the train last night. and
made fresh start this morning. The
train could not get beyond Hesperus
yesterday on account of the free bliz.
zard, which drifted the snow 80 bad.
ly on the divide between Hesperus
and Gina that IT. was impossible to
proceed. The engine came In last
night with tank full of snow; snow
was piled up on the cab, the roofs OF
the cars, and lay in great chunks on
the machinery around the wheels.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Cal Copeland of the La Plata In
vestment and Insurance company
came down from Silgerton with Mr.
Watson and Arthur Ayres and outfit
yesterday. Mr.. Copeland said he walk.
I'd about twelve miles. alternately rid.
ing and walking to keep warm. the
distance being some twenty-four miles
from Silverton to Tacoma He says 1t
was a pretty rough trip. the snow BE-
ing ten to twelve feet In places along
the trail The crust was firm enough
TO bear the weight of a man, but
the mules and horses broke through
Consequently travel was very slow
Most of the way. the men would
have to break trail for the animals
but ramping down the snow. and
sometimes shoyeling enough out until
the largest horses could get through
the smaller animals following. Al
times the smaller mules would get In
a drift almost out of sight. Where
the road crossed the river there was
difficulty Several times the mules
got into holes where the water wal
up over their backs. All In the part,
we're very glad when they reached Ia
coma. long after dark. There Mrs
johnson was OF great assistance to ths
weary travellers. They were able t.
dry their clothing. get warm. and wert
served the finest kind Of supper
before leaving on the train for Du
range
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Joe Prewitt went to Farmington Ibis
morning. Said he was going 20 visit
the Prewitt pasture.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

1t cost the American war ship fleet
$4,000 to get through the Suez ca.
nal
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs. August Ekbur and
daughter of La Plata, returned Mon.
day evening from three months
visit to Chicago. which is Mrs. Ekbur's
old home. They had splendid time.
but they prefer Colorado. and were
very glad to get home again. They
left for Mancos today where they Will
be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A.
Brinkerhaus for week or two.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

DIR. and Mrs. H. H. Dawson arrived
last night from Rico. and are staying
ut the Palace for day or two.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Mrs. John Carroll and children, who
nave been In town for a few days
visiting friends, left for her home in
Porter today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01
E c. Taylor of Mancos was an ar.
rival on last nights Southern.

Elmer Evans of the Pine River Lum.
ber company at Bayfield, is in the city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01
(From Fridays Daiiy.)

c. o. Finical returned last evening
from visit to his brother. J. I. Fin.
ical at Pennington. The latter is now
recovering from an attack of typhoid
which was so severe that for some
weeks his life was despaired of. M.
Finical departed today for sunny Kan.
sas. He is brakeman on the X. 7.
with headquarters at Parsons. Kans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Blair Burwell went to Fsrminrtor
on today's Red Apple.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

e. NJ. Hampton was q passenger t.
Aztec this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01
LOCAL News.
tFrom Thursdays Daily,

Ffom AnuTsoAJ Dauyb
II. p. Huntington Of Edith is in
the city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

The Washington and Lincoln birth
day books issued by the superintend.
ent of public instruction for Colorado.
each year, have been received BY
County Superintendent Mrs. Pulford.
They are for distribution among the
teachers OF the county, and are for
the purpose of assisting in preparing
suitable programs for the schools. The
books are attractively bound In the
national colors. red. white and blue.
They contain beside memory gems.
dialogue and concert pieces, = mum,
Der OF suggestions for st. Valentines
day. with directions how to make sim
pie valentines for the primary classes.
Mrs. Cook has done excellent work IN
preparing SO attractive . volume, in
the short time since she began the
duties Of the office
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Fred Bonnell. secretary Of The Par
gin school district, Il In town fer I
few days from pisdra.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

tn. Herald for an the nsva
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Miss Della Masters arrived from
Rocky Ford last night. where she has
been visiting her brother and soing IA
school. She left this morning for Il
Posta. Miss Masters is the daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. 8. II. Masters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. johnson and
family of Minatare, Neb. we're in the
city over night. They left for Farm.
ington this morning where they win
locate permanently.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Mrs Frank Goodman returned last
evening from Denver where she jour
neyed several weeks ago TO look after
that grand SON. Mrs. Goodman re.
ports Roy happy father and Mrs
Goodman. Jr., is up and around and
doing nicely.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Beginning with last September Mrs.
=. ulford, when visiting the schools Of
the county. established the practice
of giving lessons on birds to the chill
dren. These lessons were afterwards
reproduced and each teacher select.
ing the best, forwarded them to Mrs.
Pulford. The latter has just received
the results of the first lesson as given
in all the schools. The papers are
very good indeed, which is. of course,
very gratifying to the superintendent
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Harry Rachofslsy returned from a
trip to Denver last evening. Mr.. Ra-
chofsky went to the city to meet some
wholesale drummers who only make
the larger cities. On his return he
was accompanied by Sam Wittow Of
Silverton. who has been east on a
spring goods purchasing trip. Mr. Wit
tow will remain in Durango until the
Silverton line is opened.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Charles J. Young. Jr.. the civil en-
gineer, associated with H. t. Hen
derson for number of years. went
out on today's eastern. bound for New
York. AS the eastern is not likely to
get through today, Mr.. Young expects
to drive from Chama to Espanola. and
get out that way. He leaves next
Thursday on the Arabic Of the White
Star line, for personally conducted
excursion to Egypt, Constantinople,
Italy and other Mediterranean points
Dandy trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

w. A. Stewart had a lively expert
ence yesterday afternoon coming down
the trail from the Idaho mine to Hes
perus. While for some time the trip
was without incident. 1t was as in.
teresting as four and half feet OF
snow. and more coming. could make It
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

The stork came Monday to the resi-.
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Sleeth. with
baby girl. The parents are very
happy over the new arrival. :;ow
they have pair, boy and glrr.
d
f. C. Ames went to Bayfield, to-
day to bring in Mrs. Lloyd Huntsman,
who is i'll with ulcer of the stomach.
DR.. Lingenfelter has charge of the
case. Mr.. Huntsman is in the forest
service.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

A. ]. Carlson, who has been Ia
town for day or two on business
left for his home at Bloomfield this
morning. Mr.. Carlson says the weather
mas been very mild at his place. he
was not even aware Of the storm
until he reached town few days ago
He said he had already done consid-
cradle plowing, and found the ground
IN fine condition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

Mr and Mrs. j p. Lowell returned
to their home on Pine river this fore.
noon after couple of days spent in
Durango. Mr.. Lowell says the snow
is about four feet deep over the di
vide at the Pennington ranch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-01

The high school seniors are making
arrangements with the University of
Denver for a concert by the d. U
Glee club about March 1. If dates
can be satisfactorily arranged with
neighboring towns. Durango people
will have the privilege of attending a
splendid entertainment.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-14
R|CH SILVER COMES FROM TIE SILVER
 KING MINE
LOADED PACK TRAIN RECALLS HISTORY or ONCE FAMOUS
 PRODUCER.

The arrival in Globe recently of a pack train laden with several tons of extremely rich ore from the Silver King
 mine attracted considerable attention
 from some of the old timers whose knowledge of the famous old m; nc ex- tends back to tho period prior to 1884, when the Silver King mine was all that it's name applies. Few persons, if any, who recall those prosperous times exer expected to see the old mine re- habilitated, but if the hopes of the new owner of the property, John Me- Cabc, are realized, it will again reign as monarch of silver mines in Arizona.
 Mr. McCabe secured lease on the Silver King some time ago and has diligently explored the property, with the result that he has again discovered the ore shoot, which was supposed to have been lost or worked out; and be ing convinced of it's great value, he determined to secure title to the mine, in which purpose he has been success ful, the deed having been placed on record recently at Florence.
 Mir. McCabe has been taking out ricn ore from the Silver King mine for sew eral months and shipped some to Fl Paso, but is now bringing it here to the Old Dominion smelter. He has a sixty -burro train, each burro carrying over hundred pounds of tho rich cop per and silver sulphurets.
 Mir. McCabe considers the Silver King a bigger and a better mine now than 1t ever was, or, at least, with bigger future, when he can get it properly opened up for work.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-14
GOOD REPORT FROM THE STONEWALL.
 M'MILLEN
LATE ASSAYS SHOW GOOD VAL UEs AND LARGE TONNAGE
 FLING SHOWN.

President V. Y. Smith, of the Me.
 Millen-Stonewall Mining company. and H. c. Houser returned Monday night from the mine, sixtuated twenty miles east of Globe. Several week ago the Stonewall Jackson vein was crosscutte q or the 300-foot level and proved to be 116 feet wide. Since then the vein has been drifted on over one hundred feet and the crosscut and drift arc both in milling ore their entire length.
 Two samples taken from the crosscut when the ore was first struck were as- sayed and returned and 20 ounces in silver, respectively. Better ore than either of the samples assayed has since been encountered. The vein in the old workings, 400 feet from the new cross cut, is pinety-eight feet wide, and one hundred feet deeper is over one hundred feet wide.
 Those who knew the Storewall Jack son mine from 1876 to 1883, the period of its active operation, during which time it produced nearly $I 100000, arc firmly of the opinion that 1T well de- veloped to a depth of six hundred td seven hundred feet, it will again be- come one of the most important pro ducing silver mines in the west.
 It is expected that the McMillen- Stonewall company will soon be financed and the development Of the property more vigorously prosecuted.