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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25
"WAITE MAN is FOOL AND
INDIAN KNOW" SAYS CHIEF
Denver Republican.

Denver Republican.
According to Buckskin Charlie. the
famous Ute chief, who with fifteen
members of his tribe paid Denver a
short visit yesterday afternoon, 'thc
white man is fool and Indian he know
White man he work. work, work. said
the famous old chief Indian he eat
he sleep, he smoke, he hunt" Con.
tempt for the race which had built the
high buildings on all sides OF him ana
who worked. worked all the time and
gave the Indian food and clothes was
written on every line of the grim fea.
lures of the redskin.
When the party was taken for a trim
up Seventeenth street, others of the
tribe looked with awe at the busy
scenes about them, but old Buckskn
had seen 1t before; it was nothing to
him. these strange machines, these tall
buildings. these hurrying crowds OF
palefaces.
Charlie and his tribe are on their
way to Boulder to attend the celebra-
tion there this week and are in charge
of the famous old Indian fighter, Cap
tain Christy
The party, which includes half doz.
en- plump squaws and three or -four
shiny little papooses, left at 4 o'clock
for Boulder. They will return TO the
city in few days and expect to at
tend the football game on Thanks.
giving day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25
THANKSGIVING.

Tomorrow is the day set apart by
the national government for day OF
Thanksgiving. Undoubtedly every
reader ia posted on the origin OF the
day. the history of the Pilgrim fathers
and the events leading up TO the
proclamation calling on the people to
lay aside worldly affairs and spend
the day In praise and Thanksgiving to
the Almighty for the blessings receiv-
ed.
The custom has been religiously OBJ
served throughout the United States
by large number of people every
year. True, there are many who do
not stop to realize what the occasion
really means and the day is too often
spent in purely social and selfish ways
whereas 1t was originally intended to
be one devoted to prayer and thanks
to the Almighty. In every place where
there IS church divine services are
held These services are neglected
The attendance is not what 1t should
be. In this connection the local Metho
dist church should be filled to over
flowing tomorrow morning. Let the
hearts OF our people sing songs OF
praise. And 1t is not enough to go
to church. To go to church and stop
there is insufficient. To have the right
kind of feelings one must look around
at suffering humanity. Must see that
the unfortunate are provided for. Let
each and every one see that the af-
flicted are given cause for thanksgiv-
ing. No one Will miss a chicken or
two, sack of apples. and few other
simple things that will make life
brighter. Thus we say. simply going
TO church does not fulfill the obliga-
ton we owe to the Almighty. We
must first have consciousness that
we have relieved some worthy fam.
lily or individuals. With this knowl-
edg the turkey dinner will taste much
better and as you enjoy the occasion
feel that you have done your part to
wards making the day blessing to
others.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25
ACCIDENT ON THE
siLvERToN BRANCH

Last evening just after the Silverton
passenger had passed the Cascade wa.
ter tank, at mile post AS the train
struck broken joint in the rail. the
engine passing over safely. but the
baggage car flew the track. The cast
iron straos which fasten the sections
OF rails together had broken so thar
the rails pulled apart, and spread
causing what trainmen know as brok.
en- joints The passenger engine was
100 light to use in getting the car back
on the rails again. SO Conductor Nc,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25
BANANAS WORLDS FRUIT FOOD
New York Commercial.

New York Commercial.
From the city of Mexico comes the
announcement that London ftuit deal
ers are p:eTaring to snip Dsnanas in
lafs'esdHEsss sssrrsss-frs.,,t Nesican 10 Brit
i'h PORTS direct and that PiowefsN lii
the isthmian territory and Campache
are preparing to so increase their
crops that they can deliver at the
seaboard a minimum of 5000 tons of
tananas a month; fifteen steamers. II
il said, are now ready TO be put into
the service between the gulf ports of
Mexico and those of Great Britain
The news is significant as demonstrat.
Ing the enormous increase in the c.n.
sumption of bananas in recent years
throughout Tie civilized world and the,
coincident lowering of their price: ths.j
banana has come to be the fruit of the
masses everywhere and it is about the
only food product here in the United
states that has not contributed to the
p:9sci.t high cost OF living: The apple
once the most common and low priced
fruit, has meantime coh.c to be some.
hing of luxury7-here IN New York
the better grades being quite beyond
the purses of the poor or the moderate.
y ciroumstanced. This news from
A'oSico is even more significant as
81 wing the vast shipping resources
OF Great Britain. for the fifteen steam.
shifs to be put into this banana serv.
ice are, of course, non-Mexican.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

1t will not be necessary to take along
a carload OF apples to Denver, but of
course the larger the exhibit the bet
ter. But La Plata county should have
display OF at least fifty boxes of
different varieties along with figures
showing acreage and tree production
We must not stand Idly by and let
the Delta-Montrose-Grand Junction dis.
trict get away with all the adver.
tising.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25
COLORADO NEWS.

There are $500 men building irri-
eating bitches in Weld county. This
is going some.
Farmers around Greeley have had
hundreds of dollars worth of turkeys
stolen the past ten days Turkeys are
about as valuable ~ diamonds these
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25
NEWsY ITEMS FROM
OUR EXCHANGES

Silverton fans are looking forward
to the boxing contest Wednesday night
between Pete Jenson. the battling
Dane, and Phil kersey, who will bat.
tie for the lightweight championship
OF the state. Quite a number Of pu.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

Judge Anderson of the District of
Columbia supreme court says wisely
that the issuance of secret divorce
DEGREES to the wealthy under the laws
OF New York will raise a spirit of re-
welt among the poor. 1t will also
raise spirit of revolt among women
who want to read the details of the
testimony and who can not sit IN
court TO hear them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
quickly. strengthens the lungs and ex.
pels colds. Get the Genuine In yel-
low package. @, =. Tiffany, Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

The signing of the contract for the
construction OF irrigating canals and
laterals watering the Carey lands in
this county Is very gratifying. Long
delay had cansed many to fear the
enterprise would fall through,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

The Sons of the Revolution in the
state of Colorado, have issued their
yearly proclamation in regard to the
prize essay contest, which is open to
the high schools and preparatory
schools of Colorado. The subject of
the essay is, Israel Putnam: His
Services in the Revolutionary War"
Competing essays shall contain not
more than 1776 words and are to be
written on one side of the paper only
They are to be signed with n nom de
plume. and to be accompanied by a
plain sealed envelope. having only the
nom de plume written on the outside
containing the writer's real name, ad.
dress, and name of school. with Ger.
tificate from the principal that he
believes the essay to be original. Es.
says must reach Denver by February
lat. Send to William X. McAllister
3l3 Railway Exchange building, Den.
YER. The prizes the society offer are
first, bronze medal and books to the
amount of $40; second. books to the
amount of SIS; and third. books to
the amount of $40 Now, let some
boy or girl OF La Plata county go Ia
work and carry off prizel Here's
the opportunity to see how well vow
can tell old facts in new way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

Jack Goulding. the sheep man, Is
back in his old business again. He
says you can't teach an old dog new
tricks" II n person is successful
along any line. why not stay with 1t?
Mr.. Gonlding was In town over night
TO buy new hat and had II sent down
to the train from the store this morn.
ing. which resulted in two distracted
people hunting each other all over the
depot today One had new hat and
wished he hadn't. and one hadn't hat
and wished he had. It was all straight
ened out finally and the hat and Mr.
Goulding got away safely on the $40
train. He said II would never do to
go without that Thanksgiving bonnet.
Since the memorable arrival OF the
train. Oct. 25, the railroad has trans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

Mrs. Paul Backinger spent the day
in town yesterday doing some Thanks
giving shopping. She returned TO Her
mosa this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

Mrs. Kittie Turner was in the city
from oxford today ON a shopping trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

wards making the day a blessing to
others.
From Wednesdays Daily.
O. +. BOYLE returned from business
trip TO Denver last evening.
Mrs. Kittie Turner was in the city
from Oxford today on a shopping trip
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Fisher came In
last night from a combined business
and pleasure trip to Denver,
Mrs. Paul Backinger spent the day
in town yesterday doing some Thanks
giving shopping She returned TO Her
mosa this morning.
Emery Brown. who yesterday closed
the deal by which he sold his ranch
at Allison to John X. Kinghorn. re-
turned to Allison this morning
Dir. and Mrs. A. F. Hutchinson and
daughter. Helen, left for Ignacio to.
day to spend Thanksgiving with Mr.
and Mrs, e. A. Hutchinson.
Miss Mildred Flanningam who is at
tending the Durango high school this
winter, left for Aztec this morning to
spend Thanksgiving at home.
Joe Prewitt and Pete Mcclellan left
for the Prewitt pastures this morning
10 see how the work is progressing
on the dam, for which the latter has
the contract.
A. NJ. Puett, the Cortez cattle man,
was n returning passenger last night
from Kansas City where he shipped a
load of fine cattle. This afternoon Mr.
Puett departed for his home in the
Montezuma valley.
Mr. and Mrs. X. l.. Knowles were
on last nights eastern from Denver
Mr. Knowles went to take care of
some business matters and Mrs
Knowles to take care of him!
DIR. Gass of Albuquerque, superin.
tendent OF home missions of the Pres
byterinn church for New Mexico and
Arizona, was in the city last night
lie dined with Rev. Mr.. Crozier and
took in the Gearhart lecture.
The Ladies Aid society of the NJ
Il church today presented Mrs. j. ]
Malone. their president. with hand
some silver berry spoon and meat fork
IN honor OF her birthday, and as a
token Of their appreciation of her eff
cient services.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Il. Freeman OF Tel
]uride came in from Dolores last nigh
and left for Denver this morning. Mr.
Freeman is on business trip and hi,
wife accompanied him for the outing
They were guests of the Palace las
night
Mrs. w. II. Ferguson arrived from
Denver last evening to spend Thanks
giving with Mr. and Mrs. w. p. Vale
Mrs. Ferguson is the wife OF the for
mer. pastor of the local Presbyterian
church, and has many friends who viii
be glad to see her.
Rev. NJ. F. Fifeld OF Aztec will de
liver lecture on "Manhood's Posi-
bllitles. as Exemplifed by John A
Johnson next Tuesday evening al
the annual rally of the Baptist church
in this city. Mr.. Fifield lived for a
number Of years within three miles
OF the late Governor OF Missesotn, and
knew him we'll. The lecture Is splen.
did tribute to Governor Johnson's in.
teRrity and character Rev Mr. III
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

MIR and Mrs. A. l.. Fisher came In
last night from a combined business
and pleasure trip to Denver
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25
From Wednesdays Daily

o. f. Boyle returned from business
trip TO Denver last evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

Emery Brown. who yesterday closed
the deal by which he sold his ranch
at Allison to John h. Kinghorn. re.
turned to Allison this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

About four o'clock yesterday after
noon west bound freight. Conductor
Shorty" Fry. was derailed at Sloans
spur on the Florida mesa. The rails
spread and threw the engine, four cars
and the caboose off the track. blocking
the road completely. 1t was too late
for Durango TO hold the incoming east
ern at any of the stations along the
route, so the passengers We're compell
ed to wait for the wreck until help
arrived from Durango. Conductor Nc.
Holland went out with an engine and
couple of coaches and transferred
the passengers and the Silverton mail
returning to Durango at 10 o'clock
The train then went on to Silverton
departing from Durango at 10:30. The
eastern left Durango at 10 o'clock this
morning going on through to Denver,
and the train that was held up at the
wreck last night came in at /: % this
afternoon. The Silverton accommo.
dation left at o'clock and the South
ern few minutes later. This even
ing's eastern is reported three hours
and forty minutes late.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

About 3 o'clock Tuesday morning
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Idle
in the Animas valley was destroyed
by fire. Mrs. Idle was up till about
O'Clock baking bread, and retired leav
ing n big fire in the kitchen stove
About two hours later, the family were
aroused by the fire which by that
time had too much headway to control
Seeing that they could not even save
anything in the kitchen the family
went to work to get out their house.
hold goods and clothing. They were
able to save their bedding with the
exception OF one bed, and most OF
their clothing and household goods
The house was insured but the amount
of the loss and whether It will be coy
cred by the insurance cannot be de-
termined at this time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

A. NJ. Puett, the Cortez cattle man,
was n returning passenger last night
from Kansas City where he shipped a
load OF fine cattle. This afternoon Mr.
Puett departed for his home in the
Montezuma valley
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

Rev. NJ, +. Fifield of Aztec was in
the city over night to attend the lee
tnre by Colonel Gearhart Mr.. Fifeld
said he heard the lecture few days
ago at Aztec, and liked It so much
he came up to hear It again last night
1t was of such practical value that he
felt well repaid for the trip. He CON
siders 1t the best he has ever heard
Rev. Fifield vert out on the Red
Apple this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

Dir. and Mrs. A, F. Hutchinson and
daughter. Helen, left for Ignacio to.
day to spend Thanksgiving with Mr.
and Mrs, e. A. Hutchinson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

According to Ouray Plaindealer. the
old Congress mine at Red Mountain
Will be quite extensively worked the
coming winter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

Miss Mildred Flanningam who is at
tending the Durango high school this
winter, left for Aztec this morning to
spend Thanksgiving at home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. X. l.. Knowles were
among the belated passengers arriving
on last nights eastern from Denver
Mr. Knowles went to take care of
some business matters and Mrs
Knowles to take care of him!
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

Joe Prewitt and Pete Mcclellan left
for the Prewitt pastures this morning
TO see how the work is progressing
on the dam. for which the latter has
the contract.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

DR.. Gass of Albuquerque, superin.
tendent OF home missions of the Pres
byterian church for New Mexico and
Arizona, was in the city last night
lie dined with Rev. Mr.. Crozier and
took in the Gearhart lecture.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

The Grand Junction young fellow
who became imbued with the idea 1t
would be easy TO lick policeman says
he will have the cop arrested when
he gets out OF the hospital. Others
similarly inclined should sublet the
job.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

Mr. and Mrs. II. r. Freeman OF Tel
Iuride came in from Dolores last nigh
and left for Denver this morning. Mr.
Freeman is on a business trip and hi.
wife accompanied him for the outing
They were guests of the Palace las
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

A report comes by telephone from
Silverton that mans bones were
found yesterday in the ruins OF the
Midland terminal of the Silver Lake
which was destroyed by fire about a
month ago. While clearing up the
debris preparatory to rebuilding, the
remains are said to have been found
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

Since the memorable arrival OF the
train. Oct. rs, the railroad has trans.
ported about 1856 cars Of concentrates
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

The Ladies Aid society of the NJ
f. church today presented Mrs. ].
Malone. their president. with a hand.
some silver berry spoon and meat fork
In honor OF her birthday, and as a
token Of their appreciation of her eff
cient services.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

Mrs. w. II. Ferguson arrived from
Denver last evening to spend Thanks
giving with Mr. and Mrs. w. p Vale
Mrs. Ferguson is the wife OF the for
mer. pastor of the local Presbyterian
church, and has many friends who will
be glad to see her.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

The Durango schools closed this aft
ernoon till Monday. Programs In honor
o. Thanksgiving were carried out In
all OF the grades this afternoon. In
the lowest grades the programs for
the special days are fascinating nova
days There are SO many charming
devices and interesting methods that
combine with skilled primary instruc-
ton to make the programs on such
occasions delightful. OF course we
must not omit to give the children
credit for their part.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

Eighteen cars of cattle and goats
were shipped east this afternoon, by
Messrs. j. c. Lowell. Charley Grif
fifth, Henry Akers. r. Il. Gaines, Ed
Craig aud Bert Knickerbocker. all of
whom went out on the train. Most of
the load we're shipped to Kansas City
The goats, which numbered one thou
sand head, were shipped by Messrs
Akers and Knickerbocker From Kan
sas City Mr.. Lowell goes on to Omaha
to attend the corn exposition from
Dec. 6-lS. Last week he forwarded
large exhibit of grains and grasses,
both seed and in the ear. as well as
vegetables, to Omaha. Mr.. Lowell is
a booster from the ground up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

to the smelter at Durango and brought
in 200 cars of freight. All things con
sidered II might be worse.-Telluride
Journal
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25
field is n pleasing speaker and the
occasion will doubtless prove an en-
1oyabie one to Durango people.

General Manager Horace w. Clark
OF the Denver & Rio Grande system
will be In Durango Friday or Satnr.
day. Mr. Clark is making his first
trip over this end of the road, since
assuming the management. Otto Mears
will accompany him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

H. w Giddons of Falfurias, Tex.
and Nelson Gleason of Larned. Kans.
returned last evening from trip
through the Montezuma valley In
search OF land. They were guests OF
the Savoy over night and departed
for their respective homes on this
mornings eastern.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-30
RAILROADS STAND
FOR CONSERVATION

st. Louis, November Ex-senator George
E. Chamberlain of Oregon. Former Judge
p. G. billiard and Judge Post Of
New York, were speakers at the annual
BANQUET of the Traffic club of ST. Louis
tonight.
Senator Chamberlain asserted that the
railroads of the country are vitality inter-
ested in the conservation OF forests, coal
and iron and traced a connection between
the preservation of the forests Of the west
and the increase of irriagtion there. the
waterways of the middle west, and the
manufacturing interests of the Atlantic
seaboard. Hespredicted that the Missis-
sippi valley will become the manufacture
ing as well as the producing center Of the
country.
Judge billiards. talk was a review of the
economic developments that have given
rise to the corporations. He added:
Brightly regulated and in the hands Of
men of high ideals and quiet living, the
trust will become an instrument for pub
lie good
Mr. Post told his hearers of a confer
ence at Washington last Tuesday be-
tween representatives OF the Railway
Business Mems association. Of which he is
president and President Taft and Attor-
ney General Wickersham. He told the
railroad executives present that to treat
the people-as customers is vital to a So
luton Of the railroad problem. He de-
clared that the railway supplies manu-
facturers of the country are destined to
be the official peacemakers between the
roads and the public, and that active aid
by the roads in forwarding necessary and
well considered legislation will be Of ben
eft to both sides Of the controversy.
LET the railroads go to Washington
and help construct rather than obstruct,"
he urged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-30
GOVERNOR HARMON
WILL Be IN RACE

Washington, November 29.-(Special.)
His prominence In democratic national
councils and the fact that his re-elec-
ton would give him commanding po-
sition in the race for the democratic
presidential nomination will make of
Governor Harmon of Ohio a central f1g-
ure when he cones to Washington next
week to att ! the Rivers and Har-
bors cong strong political turn
will be given the presence of the gov
ernor by his admirers. He will meet
while here democratic congressman
and leaders from all over the coun-
try and he will naturally receive many
hattering reports from different sec
lions as to his candidacy.
Judge Alton B. Parker, who was in
the city today. said he thought it too
early to discuss presidential candi-
dates. The judge said he had heard
absolutely no talk in New York on the
subject and with the convention Nsarly
three years off he thought the matter
could we'll wait a while.
Arriving democratic congressman
take much the same view of the sub
ject. They admit that should he again
carry Ohio Governor Harmon will be
the most formidable candidate in the
field. but until that happens they agree
that the race is an open one and the
nomination any ones.
Governor Harmon will neverth eless
get fine reception and his sterling
worth is certain to recommend itself
to the democratic leaders he will meet
here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-30

cured herself and several friends Of fe-
male weakness and piles. She was be-
sieged by so many women needing
treatment that she decided to furnish
it to those who might call for 1t. She
started with only a few dollars capital,
and the remedy, possessing true and
wonderful merit, produced many cures
where doctors and other remedies failed.
The demand grew rapidly she was
several times compelled to seek larger
quarters. She now occupies one of the
city's largest office buildings, which she
owns, and almost one hundred lady
clerks and stenographers are required
to assist In this great business.
Some time ago 1t was announced that
she would give to women who suffered
from female diseases another 100000
worth of her medicine. She has fulfilled
this promise. but as she is still receiving
requests from thousands upon thou
sands of women from all parts of the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-30
Dynamite Explosion Averted.

Fort Worth, Tex, November 29.--By
the oppotune discovery of stick of
dynamite, with a cap attached which
had been placed on the window sill back
of the sergeant's desk at the police
station here today, 1t is believed that
a plot to kill one of the three desk
sergeants was frustrated. The explo-
sive was so placed that a slight move
ment of the desk would have thrown
il to the floor. 1t is claimed that the
dynamite was sufficient to have
wrecked the city hall. All efforts by
the police to discover who placed the
bomb have SO far failed.