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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13
FLEA BEETLE ON RApisH,
CABBAGE, LETTUCE, AND
OTHER GARDEN PLANTS

A very small black beetle that
jumps readily when anyone ap-
proaches was very destructive In
many parts Of Colorado last year to
the above mentioned garden vege-
tables. The beetles would often at.
tack the little plants before their
leaves were well above the surface Of
the ground. The insect is not an
easy one to manage.
We have had the best results In our
experiments by using insect powder
(also sold as "Pyrethrum" and as
Persian Insect Powder'). 1t may be
obtained at any drug store. ! found
the best time OF application to be
In the evening or very early morning.
The powder should be used very free.
ly upon the plants. There is no dan.
ger OF its injuring foliage or poisoning
the plants Tor human consumption. II
this insecticide is not available, much
good can be done by a thorough dust.
ing Of the plants with either fine road
dust, ashes, SCOT. or air slaked lime.
These applications simply serve to
make the foliage distasteful to the
beetles.
c. p. GILLETTE,
Colorado Agricultural College, Fort
Collins.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13
IN MEMORIAM.
o.

There were many young people in
Durango as well as some not so young.
who were sorry when the news came
from Denver that Mrs. e. o, Price,
formerly of this city, had passed out
to world beyond the sun at i 20 on
the morning of May 4. the cause of
death being cancer
Sara Delavergne Price was born in
Bellefontaine. o.. on Dec. 81, 1856,
She was married to Mr.. z. o. Price In
Clinton, Mo, on May 19, 1875. The
family spent some years in Durango,
Mrs. Price being principal of the Whit
successful teacher, and a talented and
charming woman, with bright and
attractive personality. She was IA
vorite in social circles and prominent
In educational affairs. taking an in
tense interest In everything that was
for the common good.
Since leaving Durango Mr.. and Mrs,
Price have spent some time in Flor.
ida, Albuquerque. n. NJ, and for the
past few years have lived in Denver
where their daughter, Mrs. Chadsey
lives, as wei las Miss Frances Della
Vergne, Mrs. Prices sister, whom Du
range people will remember witt
pleasure.
Durango friends extend their sym
pathy to the husband and relative:
left sorrowiug, but for her they neet
not grieve. No one was more con
scientious in performance of daily du
ties or did them more cheerfully. Sh'
has earned her rest both from labo
and suffering. Her end was yer.
peaceful and beautiful-a fitting clos'
10 well-spent life.
20, what a glory doth this world pu
For him who, with a fervent heart
goes forth
Under the bright and glorious sky
and looks
on duties well performed, and day
well spent!
For him the wind, ay, and the leave
of spring
Shall have voice, and give him elo
quent teachings
He shall so hear the solemn hymn
which Death
He lifteth up for all, that he shall g
To his long resting place without
tear"
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13
(From Wednesdays Daily
THE TRUSTING PLACE.


Place-Railroad alley, Tenth street
Time-Ten o'clock last evening.
Participants-Two hearts that beat
as one, two souls with but sing;e
thought. The readers can possibly
guess.
Hi, there, Davie."
"Not so loud, sweet one. somebody
may be listening. my dearest Eahby."
II am here by appointment. What
is It you want?"
please, Fabby, do not be SO harsh
and distant. Please come closer
come to your papa; my ownest own
Fabby. / long for sweet kiss from
your pearly lips. Ye gods, It's sweerer
than life itself"
well, II l must / suppose l will
have to submit But / do feel sore
The affidavit you had prepared made
me out such liar. You see l did
not read it. You said II was all right
and | signed and swore to it without
giving II any attention. You see | am
used to swearing to affidavits."
whats up now? Has some evil
disposed person been making fun OF
my ownest own Fabby?"
I'm the affidavit you made me say
that Noodle promised me postoffice as
late as the middle of September, 1903
Now, this was several months after
he had been fired. and four or five
months after 1t was known by every
one that he did not have a pull with
the congressman and any sane person
ought to know that Noodle or any one
else would not think of making a
promise that he would get me post
office. 1t does not stand to reason
Yesterday said / was no worstest
than you. Now you are worstest than
me because you make me swear TO
things that are SO untrue on the sur
face"
Come, now, my darling Fabby, do
not get excited. You know well enough
that ! am not consistent Just go
over the files of my paper and you
will see that do not believe in con-
sistency or the truth. If you will stop
to think moment you will see that
Noodle has never said as mean things
about you as have. wouldn't be
II could. l make more
money by first roasting and decrying |
then defending. Many whom roast
come up with the coin and turn
lace about Just as innocent as babe
n swaddling clothes. l knew your
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

urer. Pargin, J. w. Love. treasurer
Florida Mesa, John Jelinek, treaslrer.
Red Mesa, E. e. Talbot, treasurer
Hesperus, ]. F. Fahrion, president; Joe
Curtett, treasurer. Ignacio, d. NJ. Sim
mons, secretary. Lester Shelhamer,
treasurer. Allison. F. NJ. Engler. treas,
urer; Axel Fredlund. treasurer. Elco.
Robin Frazier. secretary Frank Rey-
nolds. treasurer. Perin's. Rufus Davis,
president; John Meston. secretary;
Charles Hendrickson, treasurer. Flo
rida, Ernest Mcconnell
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13
JUST PERSONAL.

The Individual Of the newspaper that
says Geo. N. Raymond promised Fa
bian Martinez postoffice lies wilfully
and maliciously. With 80 out Of 100
II is unnecessary for us to make this
statement because they realize 1t is
a lie pure and simple. True, Fabian
presented card from certain party
asking Mr.. Raymond to get him the
position, but the request was turned
down. Fabian was distinctly told that
he could not get the postoffice. that
the government would not stand for It,
and Fabian knows this to be the case.
The Herald refused to come out and
stand for his. selling liquor to Indians
ard help him out and he has been sore
ever since, and is now the chosen
companion Of the black flag" 1t Is
wonderful the fellow feeling that
exists between Fabian and the editor
Of the morning paper. Both have been
indicted by state and federal courts,
both have been tried several times
or illegal sale of liquor. Y Of which
,as made them bosom frieads.
Unless he stands In with the Demo
rats game the manager Of last falls
ampaign should protest against the
ne Of his name. We are mot ssekins |
lory ~ TAbiaa's backer and Drotsc
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

affidavit was not consistent when
had 1t prepared, but will make II all
right. l will just fill my paper with
abuse of Noodle and say that he is
all kinds of liar"
"Yes, Davie, know your great ar
gument is liar. There is where you
shine, and. although you cam me ig- |
norant, know enough that liar is no
argument. 1t is barroom phrase.
Visit my place and you will hear that
word and worser ones, but it's all bar
room talk. By the way, Davie, you
must have been brought up in bar
room as you seem TO have the Ian
guage down so pat. And then without
license you sold whisky to boys un-
der age just as easy as ! sold, with
out license, whisky to Mexicans and
Indians. This makes me confident you
are the worstest of the two, and l am
glad you do not ask me to meet you
in daylight to talk over our trou-,
bles. It's bad enough on a dark night
| like this"
Come. Fabby. your words are harsh
and cut like knife
well, you cut me until l came
forward with the dough. | knew all
along how to reach you. / may for
give but cannot forget the mean
| things you said about me in the pa
per. Noodle has copies and is using
them"
"Fabby, dear, you are not in good
humor tonight Suppose we drop the
subject. You will get over this feel
ing in a few days and then we will
have another meeting. Really. Fabby,
you make me down-hearted by your
cruel words. l could not have be-
| lieved 1t Of you. And you know
am not easily offended. | had count
ed on you being one of my bosom
| transformations. 1t grieves me 80
that ! am almost without words. !
think 1t best that we let week or so
| &C by before we meet again. You
Will feel better then. The effects OF
| your lying affidavit will wear Off
did not know that you had con-
| science. lost mine years ago. Come.
Fabby, let us shake hands and part as
friends. We need each other SO much.
We should be like two peas in pod. -
Again approaching footsteps were
heard and the two skunk away in diff
ferent directions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13
AN AMUSING SCENE.

There was an amusing scene on a |
side street last evening leading TO the
railroad tracks. There were two port |
ly men embracing each other. Both
were slobbering. weeping for Joy. as it
were. passerby on the opposite
side of the street was only able to
catch few phrases.
my ownest own Fabby." said one
o, the trio. why didn't you come to
my arms sooner. And you promise 10
forgive me for the cruel things have
said about you selling whisky to In
dlans?"
Yes. Davie Darling" whispered the
one of swarthy complexion. I'VE must
stand and work together. You see
am no worstest than you. You sold
whisky to young boys and sold to
Indians We were both after de
dough"
| Eyes, my dear Fabby. But we are
bound together as brothers now, to
remain true and loyal to each other.
Who would have thought that you and
II would fall into each others arms
and rejoice together. 1t is only nat
ural, however, that those engaged In
the same line of business and get
caught in the meshes of the law
should come together. And now that
have found you. you are to take the
place of my long lost brother. Oh. l
, do love you so. Fabby / wonder how
ever got along in life without you"
"But how will you get around the
mean things you said in the paper
about me?" inquired Fabby after a
short pause.
"Oh, that will be easy will Just
} ignore them. have found myself
/ facing backward so often the past
I few years that do not mind it at all
In fact. Fabby, reversing myself is Sc
! easy that rather enjoy it. Say, Fab
a by, how about you making an affi-
n davit. I will write 1t or get some one
/ to do 1t and you will sign it. 1t won't
e make any difference what Is put la
!. 1.-THE stronger the better. II won''
hurt you to sign any kind Of an atIi
h davit after the affidavits you have
n made In district and federal courts
n that you are an angel and never
q dreamed of selling liquor to Indians
q and without license. Just put on
!. a brave face and do as ! say We
q must do something to lessen ths ef
9 feet OF what l have said about you
K "All right, my dear white brother
r You know that l am igno taut. because
|. you have said so and ousnt to know
n and ] will leave it to you what ought
a 10 be put in the affidavit. Just make
a up any kind OF story. 1t won't hurt
v me to add another affidavit to tho
a list"
q After another strong. manly EN-
v brace. the two separated. Just as
r Fabhy was moving away, his compan
ion added. Now remember we must
a stand together. We know what trou
BILE is. You can always find mo al
the den when you are In trouble
Come around and tell me the truth
when You sell whisky unlawfully.
a will stay With you. Didn't get the
necessary votes to give you license
K, oh, Fabby.. dear. come let me give
!. you another good hug. You are sc
, dear to my heart that life would moi
i, be worth living were 1t not ior you.'
Approaching footsteps caused the
!. two to separate and the eyewitness
= who Is stranger in Durango. wonder
!, ed what the lovefest meant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13
MORE rnousLe.

Fabian Martinez was placed In
Jail last night by Sheriff Clarke
on q warrant charging him with
selling whisky to indtans and run
ming q low drinking dive and gam
bling place At isnaeio, whore In
dIans, Msxicans, men and women,
bueks and squaws, only have to
produce the price in order to get
any kind Of fierce compound or
same. Along with him went his
brother, Ben Martinez, and an en-
pioye named Malone, q Mexican,
but an Irishman's name, the lat
ter two being taken In BY Clerk
Smythe and his indian police. An
effort will be made to secure bond
for the accused today. The evil
dencs in this case will not be lack
inq and the hearing will be before
Justice .. =. Edwards Of DayfieId.
Fabian Martinez Is the "Repub-
iican boss" at isnacio and this 10
his second arrest within past two
months on whisky cases. He 10
bonded on the first charge.
The Herald could pick out dozen
or 30 comments from the Democrat
on the dive being run by Martinez.
Martinez was arrested time and time
again and the agent Of the Southern
Utes had positive proof that Martinez
sold liquor to the Indians and this
without a license, and thanks to Su
perintendent Werner. he kept aftei
and made 1t so hot for Fabian tha
he was compelled to leave that end o
the county Ask any white man
Democrat or Republican, and they will
tell you about Fabian. 1t was th'
| backing of Fabian that lost the Re
publicans 100 or more votes last fall
and in the bargain Fabian was pail
big wad of the campaign fund. Tn
morning of election he was hiding on
to keep out of the way Of the Demo
cratic officers. The same influence
that furnished Fabian money an,
whisky last fall, advised him to worl
for the Democrats at the city cleo
ton. The other day the indictment
against Fabian, some of them on tn
charge OF which mention is made i
the Democrat article Of June 3, an
which the Democrat said the evidenc
would not be lacking. we're dismiss
ed.
Now, we ask In all candor, will sue
a man help the cause of the saloo
men in Durango, when 1t is know
that he brought such discredit on th
cause and the Republican party whil
a resident of the Ignacio precinct. b.
fore The Herald will commend tn
granting OF such licenses 1t will ceas
publication and the writer will wor
on the streets for a living. The write
OF this is not asking any political fl
vors, and If 1t becomes necessary, wi
show up last falls business. 1t Is
sure blessing that Fabian has gon
over to the Democrats and 1t is onl
to be expected, that the editor Of tn
Democrat and Fabian should receiv
each other In open arms. Both kno'
what it means to be in jeopardy fo
selling liquor without 4 license.
AL credit to Mayor Goodman an
Aldermen Sites and Smith.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Barry Sullivan is the head and tail
OF the Democratic party of La Plata
county and city of Durango. Isn't he
the county attorney. the adviser of the
party, and then note how quick the
capitulation when Barry entered The
arena in behalf Of Fabian. No won
der Barry wears perpetual smile
He is the high muckv muck, Barry
you are TO be congratulated uppn ss-
cending above the heads Of those who
have stood the brunt of battle, 10,
these many years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

1t is stated that In 1907 the PACK
ing combine paid cattlemen $l2.oo
apiece for cows and sold the hides
alone for 50. Protecting the trusts is
different from protecting the farmers
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

The German city of Leipzig Is so
troubled with malaria that IT has de
cided to make systematic war on mos
quitoes, and citizens are required to
comply with certain regulations or
nay a fine Of $3.50. Mosquitoes, house
flies and rats are no longer tolerated
as necessary features of civilization.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Mrs. Read OF Denver was justly con
vIcted. Why should she escape. she
took the money belonging TO orphans
and used It for her own qualification
Sentiment should not play part IN
cases like this.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Although we are located out of the
regular line Of travel. we can look
forward 10 hundreds of homeseekers
this year. People are after land which
is becoming more valuable each year.
And we have the best land for the
money of any district in the west.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Samuel ]. Tilden made speech In
1877 in which he said the population
OF the United States will increase so
rapidly that the inhabitants would be
compelled to look to corn rather than
wheat for their daily bread. So many
new uses for corn have been discov.
cred that the problem can not be
solved In that way either.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

The Herald will be honest and say
that Fabian Is no worse, no, not as
bad, as the newspaper that is back
ing him. Fabian is the whitest OF
the two when 1t comes to open deal
ing with the public.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13
A CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the people of Du-
range for their kindness and sympathy
at the time of the death of our daugh-
ter and sister, Fannie, and express our
appreciation of the thoughtfulness OF
friends during our time of sorrow. as
well as for the beautiful flowers they
sent.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S. Regnier and family
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

President Taft 10 giving much time
to q study OF legal means to curb az
gregations of capital that work ev'i-
The people are Satisfied that their side
is in the hands OF good lawyer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Japan's premier is In lively con
test with a $4,000, 900 grating Japa'
nese corporation. The former hermit
nation is carrying Its genius for irnita'
tion too far for its own comfort.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

An Indian was put in the jug the
other night suffering from too much
fire water" One of these days a
great crime will be committed and the
Lord have mercy on the individual
furnishing the Indian with whisky.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Mars is an older planet than the
earth and may pride itself on long
descent. What disappointment IL
would be after communication was
opened at a cost of s10.OO0,000 to re
ceive the message: mot at home"
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Fabian, the Seventeenth general as,
sembly, and the vetoing of the Fort
Lewis Indian school bill by Governor
shafroth. are some of the things the
Democratic politicians have to answer
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Chelsea, Mass, had big fire year
ago, but is not only rebuilding In bet
ter shape but will set out 1000 shade
trees. The spirit OF Improvement Is
also a good thing to cultivate without
a ccnflagration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

The Herald wants the Republicans
to go into battle with clean hands
1t is the only way to secure lasting
victory.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

England's income tax has been In
creased In order to meet the years
dehcit Of e7s.oO0.000. The song de-
more Dreadnaughts may now
decline ir popularity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

The charming manner In which the
japanese battle ships are being treated
oil the Pacific coast shows that Call.
fornia knows how to pour oil upon the
troubled waters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

The Republican party will be able
to enter the next campaign with no
entangling alliances. A general clean
Ing UP is Q good thing occasionally.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Fabian is no fool. He worked the
Msxicans to help him get license.
Now he Will work them out OF their
money over the bar and In games.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

tor in bis illegal sale Of liquor. The
Herald liz for Republican success, but
success will never come through back
ing such people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

The kidnapers received Just what
was coming to them. The kidnaper
should be placed in the same cate
CORY as the assassin.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13
LOCAL NEWS,

(From Tuesdays Herald.)
Attorneys Edgar Buchanan and Jas.
A. Pulliam returned from Silverton
this morning. from attendance at dis
trict court.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

The Herald is for the protection of
those engaged In the saloon business
who want no discredit brought on their
business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

A Chicago professor hints that Mag.
ara Falls will go dry In 5000 years,
II will take longer than that to put
Chicago in the dry column.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

The rank and file OF Democracy are
not jubilant over the latest acquisition
to their ranks. Fabian. They can
have him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

By looking over court files you will
find more affdavits of Fabian. And
they are SO truthful.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

1t remains to be seen II the oovet-
ed position can be landed for the cap
tain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Mrs. Fred Hotchkiss, who has neon
in Durango for couple OF months,
departed fer her home at Ridgway TO-
day. Mr.. Hotchkiss is an engineer on
the Rio Grande Southern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Mrs. w. B. Cummings went out 10
Pagosa Springs this morning to ioiE
her husband, who went some weeks
ago to try the baths. They will prob
ably remain all summer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

While at Pennington Mr.. and Mrs.
J L. Parsons spent the days driv'
ing about the country, visiting most of
the orchards within radius of many
miles. Mr.. Parsons says he took In
more ground than on any previous
trip and took special note of fruit
conditions. From personal investiga-
tion and the best information obtain
able he sizes the situation in San
Juan county as follows: Apples. full
crop cherries. full crop; pears. full
crop; plums and small fruits. nearly a
full crop; apricots. very light yield;
peaches. possibly half a crop. Some
orchards the peaches are about ruin
ed, in others possibly half and few
orchards but little damage. This is
about the best report we have had
and coming from one who understands
the situation is pleasing news. Let
the farmers OF La Plata and San Juan
counties have good crop along all
lines and this entire southwest section
will feel the beneficial effects.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Ernest Hoffman, proprietor of The
Hoffman house in Silverton, went ont
to his ranch at Oxford this morning
to see about planting some trees. Mr..
Hoffman took out nine kinds with him
this morning, principally small fruits
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

would be greatly to the advantage OF
Central America to settle down TO
statesmanship OF this kind.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Guatemala has made the study Of
English IN it, schools compulsory. It
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

w. P. Herrick of Herrick's book
store in Denver, and F. A. Burkert
Colorado manager for the CHM com
pany, the large book firm, returned
from a trip to Mancos last night. and
departed for Denver today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

The ladies of the First NJ. q. church
have postponed their social announced
for Friday evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Herr and Mr..
and Mrs. W. G. White returned yes
terday from trip to the yallecito.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Ball entertained
at dinner last night in honor Of Miss
Lucie oNeal Of Pagosa Springs. The
young lady is friend Of Miss Edith
b. M. Young OF the. Herald staff, and
is the house guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

o. d. Roral and wife were arriyal~,
from Gunnison last night on their way
to Flora Vista on a visit. for which
place they left this morning. Mr.. and
Mrs. Roral were guests of the Palace
over night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Mrs. Sam Herr was an arrival on
last nights eastern. after being alb
sent about a year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

The funeral of Samuel G. Wheeler
will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon from the Goodman under
taking rooms.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

F. II. Taylor of Denver is here
checking out Manager p. n. Pattison
of the Colorado Telephone company.
Mr.. Pattison leaves in few days for
Montrose.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Mrs. r. NJ. Pringle and baby is eX-
pected to arrive from Denver this ev-
ening to spend the summer with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George Weaver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

Allen Snyder of Bayfield, has ac-
cepted position for the forest service
and has resigned his position as school
director of district No. 21.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-13

The recent school election in La
Plata county resulted in the following
persons being elected. Animas City,
W. S. McCaw, president; J. II. Alexan-
der, secretary. bayfield,. A. S. Lowell,
treasurer. Trimble, Mrs. Fred Car.
bis, secretary. Hermosa, A. ]. Blu
chanan. president; Henry Ambold,
treasurer. Content, H. NJ. Hamblet,
treasurer. Pine river. b. H. Bennett,
treasurer. Durango. DR.. L. 8. Barnes.
Cascade. Frank w. Lschner. treasurer.
Upper Florida. Louis Lissner. treas