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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The University of Virginia has rails
ed $l.000,000 for It's endowment fund
Mr.. Carnegie gave half and thereby
stirred up the others. His plan OF
helping those who are willing to help
themselves has been practical sue
cess. Often the other half comes hard
but 1t comes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

If we are correctly informed the
Colorado general assembly is Demo
cratic. But we have not heard a
single paper or individual In the state
point with pride" to the outfit. Time
voters were waking up and changing
their tactics.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

One OF the college professors has
been investigating, and now he an
nounees the discovery that every strap
In street or elevated car is loaded
with millions of germs, We hope he
VIII go further and Immediately have
all car straps abolished-if he can.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

in Its remarks on reuucuon IN Tor.
eign trade in Mexico Mexican pa.
per says "the country has been 20
Ing through the regimen which
was essential for the resumption Of
healthy activity" 1t is agreed that
there has been a financial furry
throughout the world. but the outlook
for returning prosperity is general.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

AT Montreal theater the musi.
clans who had recently arrived from
Italy struck up THE Star-Spangled
banner" when called on for the ma.
uonal air. The Canadians took 1t
good humoredly. but the incident had
slight flavor of manifest destiny.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The president of Panama says there
are liars in our national house of
representatives. We don't believe.
however. that he says 1t merely for
the purpose Of furnishing Information
that he thinks the people OF this coun.
try lack.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The people OF Durango will land In
the poor house II they follow the ad-
vice Of the morning sheet. Many are
getting wise and will show their In
dependence at the spring election.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Gov. Broward of Florida has visited
the Everglades frequently and dc
clares that nine-tenths of their area
would be highly fertile If drained.
Reclamation of land by systematic
drainage is one OF the coming national
issues in this country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Gipsy Smith is sIrely interesting
the people of Denver. 1t was with a
good deal of pleasure the writer listen.
ed to the Gypsy. He has an enter.
tanning manner and there is no Ques-
ion of his earnestness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The saloon keepers of Durango de.
spise the morning sheet. They know
the hypocrisy of the editor. They
know his price. and they know he is
not to be trusted over. night. They
are praying to be delivered from his
double crossing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The death of William ]. Palmer will
enrich the state nearly half million
dollars and permit the general assem-
bly, to anticipate the sum in way OF
APPROPRIATIONS.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Kingdom Gould age %, has been
made director Of one of his fathers
railroads at the start. thereby avoiding
the obnoxious publicity given to SONS
Of transportation magnates who begin
as engine wipers or six-dollar-a-week
clerks. and perhaps spend all OF two
years working their own way up from
the bottom.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The Nevada legislature is becom.
Ing exceedingly moral. A bill will be
presented to the governor against all
kinds of games, including bridge whist,
stuff. etc. Up to this time Nevada
has been wide.open state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Ethel Barrymore is going to marry
the son of millionaire. and remain
on the stage, although the young
mans father promises to settle large
amount of money upon them. This
must be clear case of art for arts
sake.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Taft has probably got far enough
along in his career as president to
wish that a majority of the office seek
ers might have been assembled In
Messina when the earthquake destroy
ed that city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

In speech at Pittsburg Mr.. Bry.
an said that before the last election
he expected to win. but now -.instead
OF being surprised at defeat, he felt
more surprised that the Democratic
party polled as many votes as It did"
But will Mr.. Bryan have less conf.
dence In his future predictionst
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

In the first chapter of his memoirs
Tom Plat assumes responsibility for
Theodore Roosevelt. In the last chap
ter 1t might be told how New York
has just renounced its responsibility
for Platt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The morning sheet is trying hard to
bolster up the present city council
which II has declared many times to
be the worst in the history of the
city. But Inconsistency is character
istic of the editor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Before the month Of March is three
weeks old, Mr.. Taft will have occasion
to marvel at the number of men who
like to hand out advice to president.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The Detroit News ventures a guess
which goes very wide of the mark
when 1T says: And now no one cares
how many cocktails Fairbanks
drinks" We believe his wife stin
takes great interest In his welfare
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Isn't 1t about time the voters of
Durango and La Plata county broke
away from the little Democratic ring
that is manipulating city and county
The same crowd control both.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

A Pennsylvania man cut off one OF
his fingers to show his wife that he
had nerve. Now he ought to do some
thing to show his neighbors that he is
net entirely devoid of common sense
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

1t appears that Mr.. johnson. the
colored prize fighter. has white wife
who was formerly Miss o'Brien OF
Philadelphia. This ought. in a meas
ure Il; least. to appease the gentle
men who are worried because the
championship has been wrenched
away from the white race.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

New York's health department es-
Inmates the present population of The
city at 4.442,6S5. Perhaps the figures
are too liberal, but the day is coming
when London will have to be salts
fed with the position of a good sec
ond.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The real news as to the latest inter
national matrimonial engagement re-
ported is tnat the suitor for an Amer.
lean girls hand has ample and unin-
enmbered estates as well as title.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The week ending March z 25.79l
steerage passengers arrived in New
York. and the departures were 4,061
A year ago the departures far exceed
ed the arrivals.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The taxpayers Of Durango have a
right to feel that sewage cost them
10000 to $4,000 more than 1t should.
And they will register their disapproy-
al in no uncertain manner on election
day
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

At Trenton. N. j.. man fell 100 feet
and will live. This may or may not
be good news for his friends, who
know he will insist on telling of all
the things that passed through his
mind on the way down.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

And still the primary bill continues
to lag. 1t is no doubt the intention of
the Democratic majority to lot the
matter drag. then pass 1t with useless
amendments or with the unconstitu.
tional clause as 1t came from the
house.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

From the way Billy Sunday goes
horsewhip him 1t is clear that he takes
no stock in the new living as Christ
would" movement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

How do the 500 odd women voters
OF Durango like the dirty slurs every
morning regarding their work7 Doz
ems OF them are answering by refusing
the dirty rag to enter their house.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The taxpayers and those opposed to
ring rule vouched for by Day can
count on being roundly abused every
day until after election. 1t is for the
purpose of forcing the timid to take
back seat. II the Day ring can In
timidate they will be able to win.
We mistake Durango voters II they
stand for II.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

According to the Buffalo News. a
corporation has invested $1,000, 900 in
dried apple trust. After a good bit
OF water is added that will be swell
Investment all right.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Thomas c. Plstt retired after having
been for hfty-two years in political
life. Can anybody recall anything he
has done for the benefit of the public
during that time?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Bad roads are a severe tax on any
community. And still the Democratic
general assembly is lifeless on this
question. If only Gipsy Smith could
get a move on the solons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

They burned negro at the stake
in Texas the other day. and continue
to declare that Texas is the most de
lIghtfu! country in the world.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

In vote of 1900 naming the fifty
Taft. forest conservation was third in
the list. The American people are
waking up on this subject.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

No one wants to claim ownership OF
the present general assembly. 1t is
the result Of foolish wave that swept
over Colorado last election. :.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The people Of Durango are In earn
est when talking about change In
conducting city affairs. All that is
necessary to prove this is back files
of the morning paper.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

We could name several gentlemen
who are hoping Roosevelt will remain
in Africa till he finds that white rhi-
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Il. b. Holmes, the Pennington drug
gist. was a returning passenger to his
home this morning. Mr.. Holmes ar
rived from Denver last evening. where
he purchased new line of goods for
the home trade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Clippings from the files of the Dem.
ocrat will make interesting reading
between now and election day The
Democrats position is SO crooked
that a jackrabbit could not follow
its tracks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18
heirs who consider themselves lucky

Tom Plat has written an article
on Roosevelt. but we doubt II many
eaders will think he ought to get a
dollar q word for it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The proposed Boosters club is not
materializing because the morning pa
per insists on controlling or backcap-
ping.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Having advanced in price from 60
cents to $14 each. it must be assumed
that the Georgia possums have been
cornered by the meat trust.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

New York's worst blizzard of snow
occurred March IL, 1888. The third
month In the calendar is dubious
time for picnics and street pagean,ry
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Congress will not feel disposed to
complain II Mr.. Taft's golf games pre-
vent him from sending q message or
two every day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The Herald favors good roads and
The state should take hand in per
Inanency. The issue is one of vital
importance to the entire people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The dreamer has his reward. for he
never realizes his dreams and is there.
fore never disappointed In them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18
LOCAL NEWS.
(FrOm Tuesday'n naJv

JACK Parsohs is busy asserting
good and getting the shelves filled.
ana by the last of this week or the
hrst of next Will have very attrae-
live store.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Robert Nelson and w. S. Pickerill
left for Bondad this morning on a
duck hunt. As an article of diet
good canvas back is all that could be
desired.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Lloyd R. Shively and three little In
dian boys. stayed over at the Palace
last night, on their way from Grand
junction, to the school at Shiprock.
They went out on the Pennington this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

During his stay In Africa, Mr.. Roose-
velt will sndsavor to make = few Of
the wild animals dead ones "at sight" i"
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Spring is here. The people who live
near our great rivers are busy saving
what they can by means OF RATS.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18
train.

Because wingate. Folsom. White. ct
al. are working for better city gov
ernment, with graft of all kinds cut
out, rifles the editor of the Democrat
who was never known to be consist
ept.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

II Durango had the recall system
there would be more care exercised
in the Administration Of city affairs
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18
The death of General Palmer re-
moves . Colorado land mark.

The Herald and the progressive peo-
pie of Durango were for sewage. but
not at the price paid.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

James II. Beard of Aztec was al ar.
ilVai from the east last night. continu.
ing to Aztec today. where he bought
ianu recently. Mr.. Beard registered
at the Southern,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

opponents of local option have f,led
complain, in the district court ask.
ing the court to issue an injunction
restraining the city clerk from plac.
ing the local option question on the
official ballot at the spring election
AS Judge Pike is holding court In
Montezums county arguments will be
made st cortss Friday. oas Of tn.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Mrs. c. s. Warren, whose husband
is perhaps better known in Durango
as "Sherm" Warren, arrived last even
ing from West Baden, Ind, and de
parted for Dolores on the morning
train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Many Durango women are refusing
the organ of the ring to enter their
homes. When your wife. your mother
or ynur sister ID traduced It IL time for
men to act.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The management of the Pennsyli
vania has ordered 2,200 coke cars Of
a new design, which can be unloaled
of fifty tons of coke in about ninety
seconds. One thousand cars are Of
all steel construction.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The case Of Mayor Harper Of Los
Angeles should be 4 warning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Denver's water plant has been APP
praised at $l4.v00, 900. Means q cleau
profit of at least 100000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Lucky" Baldwin. who left e25.o0o..
eoo q ~ tsasA, alss Istt . sunbss q
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. John Strayer have
been Durango visitors since Saturday,
departing for their home at La Plata
this morning. Mrs. Strayer said 1t
was a pleasant change to get away
from the snow for a while.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Mr' and Mrs. C. d. Payne and Mrs.
[. c. Lenderman, both of Tennessee
went out on today's Southern to look
around the Montezuma valley, in
search of location.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The Anti-Saloon league is planning
a big rally at Red Men hall Saturday
evening OF this week when a repre-
sentative of the state league will be in
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Mrs. A. J. Turner and sister.in-law
Mrs. John Clark, and Miss Sims left
Ior their home at Oxford this morn.
ing. The ladies have been in town
"hee Sunday on a shopping trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Did you observe the sickly at.
tempt of the morning paper to bolster
up the present city council which 1t
has many times declared to be the
worst in the history of the city. You
see election is near at hand and the
same ring is in control.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Mr. and Mrs. John Waters returned
Saturday evening from ten months
visit TO Hot Springs. Ark, where they
went on account of Mrs. Waters and
the little girls health. Both are much
improved, and Mr.. Waters. who Joined
his family last fall. found the change
agreed with him fine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

1--WE often wonder" says the Los
Angeles Times, (which pays the better
to be charming liar or disagree
able truth-teller?" Well, brother, why
not try the latter for change and
see how it works?-Des Moines Reg
lster. Judging by the morning paper
1t pays best to be wilful liar and
backcapper.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Matt Larcher died about $3.50 yes
terday afternoon of pneumonia at
Ochsner hospital. Deceased was about
30 years of age, and was brought to
Durango from Telluride. He Is a mem
ber of the w. f. NJ. The body is at
Hood & Ames undertaking parlors
awaiting instructions from the lodge
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

N. F. Cooke came in last night
from a pleasure jaunt in Denver and
Salt Lake. In the latter city he visit
ed his son Frank, now fireman on
the Rio Grande Western, and doing
fine in his chosen work. He says bust
ness conditions are good in Salt Lake
but that Durango is all right for the
man of moderate means.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Miss Fannie Pinkstaff returned last
night from four months visit with
her brother, S. o. Pinkstaff of Aztec.
The young lady was the guest of the
Palace over night. continuing this
morning to her home at Flatrock. Ill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The mission which is being conduct
ed by Rev. Father Feeley of st. Thorn
as seminary in Denver is attracting
considerable attention and is arousing
much interest among the parishioners
of st. Columba's. Services every even
ing this week. in the Catholic church,
al 1:3O
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Funeral services for the late Thos.
Wigglesworth will be held at 2
O'Clock Thursday afternoon at Red
Men hall. under the auspices OF the
Masons, Rev. T. T. Frazier, preaching
the sermon. Mrs. w. II. Howard. Mr.
Wigglesworth's daughter. arrives to-
night from Texas, Friday morning
County Surveyor VIII II. Wiggles-
worth leaves for Denver with the re-
mains of his father, where they will
be cremated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Shaw arrived
last evening from st. Louis and went
to Aztec this morning with Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. Walker of the Eden Ditch
company to look over the country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Nathan is going to be busy for some
days. Men commenced moving sur
plus goods this morning. Fixtures
should be in place the first of the
week and Mr.. Nathan hopes to be do
ing business in his new location by
the first.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

l. ]. Lindstrom and family arrived
from Quarry last night. They are
staying at the Palace for few days
Mrs. Lindstrom is iii need OF medical
attention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

At 12:05 this morning Charles Capp,
an Italian miner, died at Ochsner hos
pital of Brights disease. He was "A
children at Gladstone. The funeral
will take place tomorrow afternoon
at clock from Sacred Heart church.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Peter Holmes OF Glasgow. Scotland.
came in from Dolores last night
where he recently purchased ranch,
and departed for Denver today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Mrs. w. d. Watson anu .iiss Minnie
Wilson returned from a trip to Dem
yer last evening, where Mrs. Watson
spent several months for the purpose
of having her eyes treated. They
went up to silvsrton ON the morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

A Virginia preacher who has nor.
formed the marriage ceremony for ?.
800 loving couples Is anxious to bring
MS record up to 5000. Ambition some
ZINES shoots off in queer directions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Fred Strater came in from Denver
last evening accompanied by p. NJ.
Musser Mr.. Strater is taking his
hrst trip around the circle as an I'm.
surahce solicitor, having stopped at
Aiamosa, Monte Vista and other points
on the way down. Fred looks natural
and his many Durango friends are
siad 10 see him. He will always have
a warm welcome waiting for him In
durango where he put in SO MANY
years He reports Mrs. strater and
daughter, Mrs. Russell. also Frederick
Jr.. well and happy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The Wage Garner has not been sold,
but simply the job printing plant
which has been stored for many
years. The plant, we understand, will
be shipped to either Alamosa or Del
Norte to be used in connection with
a newspaper and job office to be es.
tablished. The Wage Garner publica.
ton is not affected. Mr.. Galbreath
continuing the paper the same as in
the past.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Arguments for an Injunction were
being heard in the county court be-
lore Judge Hechtman this afternoon.
A. Il, Reynolds applied for an injunc.
uon against the county treasurer to
stop the sale of the late Smelter
City bank effects. As we go to press
the case is still on.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

The Herald hit the key note" is
the remark of hundreds of voters.
Durango wants to let the world know
that the laws are not regarded as a
farce and we know of a goodly nun
Der OF saloon proprietors who endorse
The Herald's views as expressed in
Tuesdays issue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Have you registered. 1t is the duty
of every one to do SO and then vote,
The Herald favors full expression
from the people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Mrs. H. G. Prosser came down from
Silverton last night on her way to
Denver. to have her ankle treated.
The accident to the injured member
occurred through fall which hap.
pened several months ago. Mrs. Pros.
ser went out on today's eastern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

Indications are that Durango will
lose valuable ball player In Art An
heier who has been summoned to Den
yer for try-out with the Western
league OF that city. and he is also In
receipt of an offer from Pueblo for
the season without trial. At present.
Art is at Canon City, and in the
course of few days will decide what
he wants to do. Art is a good player
any place. especially SO on first and
at the bat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-18

County Treasurer o. p. Frary is n
little easier today. He spent rest
less night, suffering considerable pain
but his condition improved towards
morning, and has been fairly salts
factory all day. We trust to receive
report of decided improvement by
tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-20
SCHOOL INSPECTION is URGED
Commissioner West Approves Dr..
Tigner's Medical System.
Recommends that Similar Work He
gienic Facts Are Disclosed.

system OF medical inspection in the
public schools. which has been inaugu-
rated by the appointment OF DR.. Charles
A. Tigner. has been strongly indorsed by
Commissioner West, owing TO DR.. Tig-
ner's study OF this work in other NUM-
cipalities. Nj West gives out the follow
ing statement:
7 desire TO call attention 10 some I'M
portsnt facts disclosed by the report Of
the department Of health Of the city Of
Chicago relating TO medical inspection IN
the schools.
For instance. Il Is shown that in Chi
cage not only are the schools carefully
inspected for the detection OF contagious
diseases-ro less than 27,I5s children hav-
ing been excluded during the last cal
endar year for that cause alone-but since
June. 1908, the physical examination OF
school children has been undertaken, with
results which indicate the wisdom OF such
action.
The results accomplished in Chicago
give an incentive for the same thorough
inspection In the public schools OF Wash
ington. and / move that these facts be
brought 20 the attention Of the board OF
education with the request that the med
ical inspectors undertake the medical IN
spectiOn of all the schools upon the same
line as has been conducted IN Chicago
with great profit 70 the improved physi-
cal condition OF the children Of that
city,