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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Cardinal Gibbons talks out plainly
against the proposed enactment In
Maryland which aims to shut the ne
gro out from the ballot. As proml.
nent dignitary In a great church he
believes in the brotherhood Of man,
especially as that brotherhood is guar.
anteed by provisions In the United
States constitution. He is against
race prescription Of any sort. particu.
larly that which, through tricky stat.
uies, seeks to evade plain provisions
of federal law. While he favors an
educational qualification for the suf
frage, he wants that qualification to
be applied to whites and blacks alike
An ignorant white man is Just ai
much of a menace to free. enlight
ened government as an ignorant blacr
man can be.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

The Herald trusts that the general
assembly will redistrict the congress
sional districts. Maze three and cut
out the ongressman-at-large. BY th!s
means probably the western and
southern portion Of the state will come
in for representation. At the present
time one can stand in Denver and
almost hit the home Of every con
gresham and senator. One thing sure
so far as the lower house is concern
ed. western and southern Colorado are
without representation. Haggotts In
terests are conferred in and around
Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Just how long 1t is going to take the
voters OF Durango and La Plata coun.
ty to wake up and realize the boat
they are in through the medium of
their ballots is hard to tell. but the
awakening is coming just as sure MS
day and night. Boss Tweed ran
things to suit himself for long time
but there was an awakening and he
died in disgrace. One sure thing, in.
teliigent men and women will not be
misled forever. They may be slow in
sizing up the situation. but they will
make 1t hot for the grating organ Of
the r. I. club, and those profting
by the sheets subserviency.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08
sor. under bonds. advised against max
| ing public the outrage?

AT low estimate crime costs Iowa
about sl.ooO.ooo year. says the Dav-
enport Democrat. and then continues: !:
This is the direct burden to the state
for convicting criminals In the courts.
A million dollars Ia in fact only a
small part OF the outlay for crime.
There are to be added the expenses
OF the police officers. the boarding
OF prisoners. the loss by idleness. to
say nothing of the losses by robberies.
arson, destruction. and SO on. Iowa's
crime bill from first to last is more
than the cost OF its schools.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

The board of county commissions
is solidly Democratic. The board pass
es a resolution rebating taxes by the
wholesale. The county clerk is Demo
cratic and he In turn omits the pub
lication of the resolution as required
by law. There is a nne for failure to
make the publication. but ss the com
bination is Democratic with q Demo
cratic attorney who is under bonds
for effect only. 1t is up to the people
to take hand. This is not 4 partisan
matter but one that affects every man
and woman who pays taxes In our
county. Surely there Il some remedy
II the people will only act. And this
reminds Us that the Bryan wave thai
swept La Plata county last fall Il
going to BE- . mighty sx1sasivs sps
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

The Democrats OF the San Juaa
section are not rejoicing as much ne1
ns they were few weeks ago. Bed
ouray and San Juan counties, whieau
rolled up large majoritiecs for the
Democratic ticket. presented eanA&
dates for some OF the rich piums. bue
they were cast aside like 20 mach
chaff. The Speer machine is mot e.
tering to the Western Slope whieA
cuts little ice In conventions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

County Treasurer Frary is to be
commended for going after back taxes
and thus protecting the interests of
the the county. And let us trust that
Mr.. Frary will make no distinction.
Make every delinquent come to time
or know the reason why. Cut out ia
voritism and you will win the admira-
ton of the people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Quite often officials who have been
elected to office several times assume
that they are above the common herd
and can do as they please. but sooner
or later they find themselves sadly
mistaken. The Tweed conspirators
found this out. also San Francisco's S
mayor and many others we might
mention. A day of reckoning is sure
to come.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

A contemporary prints the informa-
ton that the population of Russia is
now about 15O,0OO,O00 and is increas-
ing at the rate of 2,5OO,00O annually,
which will bring 1t up to 10000. 900
in 1920 and more than 250.00O, 900 in
1850. All this, however, is doubt
less contingent on her keeping out OF
further quarrels with Japan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Is the rebating of taxes to be smoth-
cred by the county clerk. About the
first thing the Democratic board did
was TO pass resolution rebatins thou.
sands OF dollars in taxes and the law
requires the clerk to publish this fact
for the benefit of taxpayers. The
County clerk in his last report made
no reference to the wholesale rebat.
Ing. Can 1t be possible the legal spon
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Hulaninsh did the dirty work for
the Democratic press bureau last fall.
sowing broadcast highly inflamed and
misleading literature. In payment Of
this work Huly aspired to one Of the
plums to be handed out by the gov
ernor. And he received his pay by
being turned down with dull. sick
ening thud. Speer used Huly and
then permitted him to be thrown
down.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

A rigid bank law win meet with the
approval of The Herald. but there is
vast difference between such law
and an unjust measure The Thomas
bill was introduced for political eff.
feet
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

The legislation most demanded by
the people. direct primaries. will be
juggled in such manner as to give the
bosses more power. But what can be
expected with man like Speer In
complete power In state and legisla
tive affairs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

A law has been proposed in Georgia
requiring every person who carries
concealed weapons to wear badge.
In time, perhaps, the prohibition law
will be amended so as to compel ev-
cry man carrying bottle to wear
corkscrew in his buttonhole.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08
A nenver dlsnoton savs ali ,ho mi

A Denver dispatcn says. all the poll
ticians oppose direct primary law.
OF course they do. The ever ready
boss would not be able to run things
to suit himself and provide for his
henchmen. But the people-nine-
tenths-favor such a measure and II
the Democrats fail to live up TO their
party pledge they will hear from the
voters two years hence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

The Herald believes the place for
every public CRATER is behind prison
bars. Along with them should be the
bribe-givers. A general cleanup along
these lines would prove beneficial to
the people and general taxpayers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Thousands of children in Texas are
petitioning Mr.. Roosevelt not to kill
the wild animals in Africa. If the
African natives now will petition the
wild animals not to bite Mr.. Roosevelt,
two great dangers may be averted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

II The Herald has not told the truth
In the matter OF publishing the pro
ceedings Of the board of county com.
missioners, space will be gladly fur
nished the county clerk to give the
facts. Our policy is to treat every
one fair. Mr.. Conroy can have a col.
umn or a page without cost. Surely
Mr.. Taxpayer. this is a fair proposi-
tea,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

be appointment of ex-Justice Helm
as becretary of the interior by Presi-
dent Taft would meet with universal
approval by the people of Colorado
uand the Vest Judge Helm is man
OF high attainments and few men are
better posted regarding the require
ments of the west.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

The letters given to the public by
William Leavitt do not support Mrs
Leavitt's complaint in which she al.
leges non-support. At the same time
the publication of the letters was not
chivalrous act on the part of the
husband.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

According to a dispatch from Love
lady. Tex. young man was cut into
ribbons at a recent dance at that
place. Some of the residents, we fear,
are not behaving in ladylike or love
ly manner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

A Topeka paper recently noted the
fact that twenty-five automobiles own.
ed by farmers were lined up in one
block. No wonder the Kansas farmer
voted for Republican prosperity last
November. Colorado will know better
next time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Tom Annear and two or three 9TH
ers were played like pawns. one
against another. the loss being unim-
portant on either side. Then came
the guiding hand of Speer and the
game soon ended.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

There is always room for one more
on the water wagon" says the Newark
News. The prohibition forces. how
ever. seem to be going on the theory
that there is always room for one
more county on the vehicle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Everyone should swallow one doz,
en- raw eggs every day." declares a
prominent Boston physician. No doubt
he means well, but he evidently has
not been keeping track of the price
of eggs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Mrs. G. N. Norton. mother OF Mrs.
d. X. Mckinney of this city. came up
from Pennington last night, on her
way to the bedside Of her father, b.
H. Fisher. who is not expected to live.
Mrs. Norton departed this morning for
Lindsborg. Kans.. where her father
lives. We trust that she will find him
better.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

The taxpayers. the genuine ones, are
up against a hard proposition when
the commissioners rebate taxes In a
wholesale manner and then the coun-
ty clerk smothers the resolution Gov
ering up the deal. Surely pretty
tough lay out.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

1t is said the amount paid for sal
aries at the state reformatory amount
ed to $4,000 more than maintenance
This looks like graft and If so go
after 1t. A Republican CRATER is no
better than Democratic CRATER. Pad
ding public pay rolls is a crime and
should be stopped and those guilty
punished.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

The way of the transgressor is hard.
This is equally true of the CRATER
Occasionally one gets away with the
Doodle and is not found out. but nine
out of ten are exposed and the finger
of scorn pointed at them. A CRATER
is far beneath the common thief.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

A Duluth girl is reported to be sup
porting family of five on her earn
ings of 81 cents day, but 1t is hardly
likely that porterhouse steak is on
the menu very often in that house
hold
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08
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Mrs. ]. r. Neil. who was in town
yesterday having dental work done,
returned to her home at Allison this
morning. Mrs. Neil was the guest of
Mrs. William Croke during her stay
In town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Many La Plata county farmers are
behind the times. The more progress
sive who study and take advantage
of every improvement is getting to
as necessary as advanced education.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

One beauty expert declares that a
woman's age can be reckoned by her
wrinkles. But where is the woman
who will let anybody count her wrin-
kles?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

1t now turns out that the omission
OF the tax rebating resolution was in
territorial. Are the taxpayers going to
submit to this way of conducting the
affairs of the county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

One New York professor wants mar
riage licenses Issued six months be.
fore the wedding. That would never
suit the women who know how easily
a man can change his mind.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

In the ruins of Messina pint of olive
oil kept man and his wife alive for
eight days. Manufacturers of olive oil
will be overlooking a good bet If they
fail to mention the case in their ad
vertising matter
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Saratoga wants TO sell It's springs
to the state for sl,oOO,OOO Now that
racing and poker have been cut out
the other attractions are placed on
the bargain counter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Georgia's capitol was built for less
than the amount appropriated, leav-
ing considerable sum to be turned
back into the state treasury. In show
ing strangers around the Atlanta folks
have something to which they can al
ways point with pride.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

The undertakers' war in Baltimore
has caused the price of funerals to
go down to SAT. and yet some people
will be SO improvident as to put off
dying till the war is over and the
price Is doubled.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Cuban congressman have decided to
wear silk hats and frock coats. 1t
will also help some If the Cuban
statesman will learn to keep his shirt
on during a heated debate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

The sudden movement for division
OF so many counties turns out to be a
move solely on the part of politicians
who want to provide more offices at
the expense Of the people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

The Democratic general assembly is
a good thing for the state printer.
Over 1000 bills introduced and 1t is
safe to say that nine out of ten will
be killed
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

A Kansas man claims that every
time he asks for liniment at drug
store in his home town he gets whis-
key. That ought to greatly increase
the demand for liniment and may re
suit in the prohibition folks feeling
SOFA
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

County Clerk Conroy can have space
in The Herald to explain why the TAX
rebaung resolution was omitted from
the proceedings of the board of com.
missioners.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

County Superintendent Mrs. Pulford
visited the school at Elco on Tues.
day. Miss Olive Baldwin is the teach.
er. There will be three eighth grade
graduates. with a possibility of four.
The term is eight months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

isn't 1t about time to forget that
Edgar Allen Poe drank? asks the Bur
lington Gazette. Yes, and it's about
time for lot of men to remember
that they ought to quit drinking.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Mrs. Frank Leyan and grandson
were outgoing passengers to Denver
today. Mrs. Levan expects to visit
friends in the capital for couple Of
weeks. after which she will go on to
st. Joe. Mo-. her old home, to spend a
few months with her mother. Mrs. ].
J. Stein.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Why is the law evaded by the ooun-
ty clerk in matter OF publishing pro
ceedings of the board OF commissions
ers relating to rebates. What does 1t
mean?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

E. II. Hartman has become a di.
rector OF the New York Central rail
road. and it is expected that he will
soon control that system. Where Har-
riman gets a toe into the crack it
may always be expected that the door
will be pushed open.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

A negro barber, arrested in Louis
vile, KY, imagines he owns the
earth. 1t didn't take him long to find
/, out that the police know better.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

There must be motive in disobey
Ing the law by covering up the tax
rebating resolution. Getting worse
and more of it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

"The man with the pipe in his mouth
is the loudest kicker against smok
Ing furnace" says the Waterloo Times
Tribune. He may be the loudest kick
er. but we'll bet that his wife has
even more pronounced views on the
question of abolishing the smoke
Nuisance
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

The farmer who wants to keep
abreast of the times should make it
a point to attend the agricultural
short course.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Mrs. P. NJ. Parsons came up last
night from La Plata. N, NJ, wher,
she has been visiting her brothers
r. c.. and G. Ripley. and where air
Parsons recently bought small
ranch. Mrs. Parsons said she likes
the climate so much that they decided
to locate. This morning she left for
Pawnee, Okla. to pack up and move
her household goods. Mr.. Parsons
stayed at the new home to get things
in shape there.
A. s. Krapf. clerk OF the Palace no
tel, left for his home is BlissfieId.
Mich. today. Mr.. Krapf could not
get away in time to attend his fathers
funeral, but viii spend a month or
six weeks visiting his relatives before
returning. While we regret the oc.
casion of the trip. we trust that the
vacation will do Mr.. Krapf good. Mr..
English says that he will look after
things in Shorty's absence, but he
won't bargain to attend to the ladies'
equally well. While we consider Mr..
English is possible modest about the
matter. 1t is certainly true that Shorty
is always especially attentive to the
needs of the travelling public of the
fair sex.
AT 7:l5 last evening, William Lang.
don. an employe of the Durango Street
Railway company. died at his home OF
pneumonia. He was 46 years of age
and had been in Durango almost three
years. the last year being foreman
for the street car company. Some
weeks ago the baby had pneumonia,
and for several days his life was de.
SPARED of. but he is now recovering.
although not out of bed yet. A few
days later the father WAS stricken,
and succumbed TO the disease Inst
night. leaving his wife with seven chill.
dren to support, their ages ranging
from Is to 3 years. II seems sImos.
too much for one small woman to
bear. Just now she is worn out with
watching and grief. Mrs. Langdon
said this afternoon that she had not
been to bed for three weeks until last
night. To make things worse, her
husband had not been able to work
for some time on account OF the bad
weather. At the time he was taken
Ill. he was waiting for good weather
TO put In some new ties and repair the
track. The family live in the old
Blackburn house, over the river, lust
across from the planning mill. They
came here from Antonito, where they
had nice home, Langdon being en-
ployed as section foreman on the rail-.
road. They left Antonito on account
of their oldest daughters health, and
when Mr.. Langdon got work in Du.
range, the family came. There are no
relatives to lend a hand. Mrs. Lang.
don has a half brother in Antonito,
and he has been notified. We flnd the
loss OF those dear TO us hard to bear
under the most favorable of circum.
stances, but when IT is accompanied by
sickness. destitution and many mouths
to feed, 1t seems hard indeed. But
the widow has one consolation. Her
Oldest son Is manly little fellow
and seems to be already trying to fill
his fathers place. We know. too, that
Durango people have warm hearts and
generous hands that are ever ready to
aid those afflicted and distressed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Mrs. Mary l.. fuichsr returned last
night from Rifle where she visited
friends for . few weeks. She depart
ed for Aztec today. on her way to La
Plata.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08
LOCAL NEWS.
trrom Thursdays Daily,

Miss Minnie Krause. who has been
staying at the Palace for week or
two. departed for Denver today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

The Herald need not wait for
any supplementary items" 1t can
get busy, keep busy and stay busy.
Democrat.
The above evidently has reference
to the omission in the published re
port OF the board OF commissioners in
rebating taxes. It's In the nature OF
a defiance. Pretty condition Of affairs
our people are up against.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

George S. Chesebro left this morn
ing for Evansville, Ind. in response
to a telegram that his brother, Frank
H. If seriously Ill. The dispatch gave
very little hope of recovery. We trust
that Mr.. Chesebro may find his broth.
er's condition improved. While tnere
is life there is hope.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

George Patton. the wen kaewQ
ranchman from Pine river. wss4 q
Mancos this morning on account q
the illness OF his son-in-iaw. 0seeu
Weiser who is in a critical cosl
tioh. Mr.. Patton has been . resldsan
OF La Plata county for thirty-one ysaf1
and came to Colorado in 1858, bsiAn
located in Park county. near FAtrplA&
Mr.. Patton said he came to this eoaap
ty before Durango was born.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

AL Newman went to Cortez today.
Mr.. Newnham has the contract for
plastering some buildings there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Some of the Nevada and California
cheap skates simply want notoriety
in this anti-Japanese legislation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

morning. He has not besa abssaH
from home so long for tvsnty-av4
years and was quite anxious TO - -
wife again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

l.. and T. ). Davies arrived last
night from 6iiverton and left by way
OF the southern for Denver on a va
cation trip. They may 20 to England
before returning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Morris. who have
been associated with Sam Wittow In
the mercantile business in Silverton
for some time. came down yesterday
afternoon and were the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Rachofsky. This
morning they left for Denver where
they will remain permanently. Mr.. Nor.
ris expects to go into business in the
capital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

o. s. and w. L. Thurston came up
from Aztec last night on their way
TO Denver, for which place they de
parted today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Harry Jackson and N. F. Cooke
leave in tho morning for Denver on
a combined business and pleasure trip
for q couple OF weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Mrs. o. P. Frary and daughter, Ed
ma. were passengers to Cedar Hill this
morning. on a visit to Mrs. c. E. New
ton. Miss Edna is just recovering
from spell of typhoid, and a little
change will doubtless prove beneficial.
They expect to remain about two
weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

William Wright. who broke his
ankle some weeks ago. by slipping on
the sidewalk in Silverton, and was
brought to ochsner hospital for treat
ment. returning home week or two
ago. came down on this mornings
train. Mr.. Wright is still on crutches.
but is getting along very nicely.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

A. L. Davts eAns h o. hst nights
eastern from Dsnver. after an absence
OF nvs weeks b Denver and other
points ON business. hr. Davis says he
Is sure Of . ssilroad from Farming
ton south this coming year. He re-
turpsA "a Ats yssniastea home this
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Mrs. NJ. Morgan and Mrs. H. War
lulam, both of Chama, who have been
in the city for a day or two on shop
ping trip. left for their homes this
morning. The ladies were guests of
the Palace during their stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

w. A. Bay, the well known Pine
river and Bayfield, citizen. spent the
night in Durango. returning home this
afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Rev. Walton II. Doggett went TO
Denver this morning on business per
tanning to stained glass windows for
the new Episcopal church at Farm
ington. He expects to be absent about
a week
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

Durango people may always be
counted on to aid the cause of the
widow and orphan. Yesterday after
noon s14.50 was collected in a few
minutes from the firm and employees
of the Graden Mercantile company
for some necessities for the widow and
children OF the late William Langdon.
Joe Murphy raised the sum Of S45
for the funeral expenses by soliciting
subscriptions from the business housed
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

The communication of George W.
Irving should bear fruit. Some very
plain, II unpleasant. truths were told.
Durango has too long stood for a
backcapping sheet that has driven
away trade and materially assisted,
along with a political ring, in driving
away capital. Until there is an awak.
ening we cannot expect much improve
ment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

John T. Graham is In receipt Of .
telegram announcing the death of his
brother. j. NJ. Graham, in New York
City last evening. The deceased was
vice president of the Erie railroad
and special train VIII convey the
remains to Cleveland tomorrow where
interment Will be made. Mr.. Graham
visited his brother In Durango some
years ago. He was 60 years OF age.
Mr.. ]. T. Graham of this city is the
only surviving brother OF four and Is
the eldest OF the family. 80 years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-08

H. Pope, a prominent attorney oi
Denver, departed for his home this
morning after spending day in Du
range securing data for the use oi
Senator Guggenheim In advancing the
interests OF this section of the state