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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18
THE SPRING ELECTION.


The election for officers to conduct
the affairs OF the city of Durango for
the ensuing two years is only seven
weeks hence. and 1t Is time those hay-
ing the welfare OF the city at heart
should be looking around for suitable
material. There is no Disgusting the
fact that the taxpayers and the voters
generally are Disguised with the ex'
travagance OF the majority members
the past two years. not only In regular
routine matters, but a big majority
of the people feel that the sewer sys-
tenn cost a fifth more than It should
and the end is not In sight, and that
the city has had very little In way OF
public improvements for the money
spent.
Again, the action OF the Democratic
county commissioners In using their
high office In cancelling taxes by the
Wholesale to aid ones OF their political
ring, has been a sumner and the tax
payers Of the county are praying for
an early deliyerance.
Looking at the extravaganza OF the
Democratic majority of the city coun-
ell and the outrage of the Democratic
county commissioners In cancelling
taxes, hundreds of voters. especially
those owning property. and without
regard to party affiliation, feel that IL
is time to call halt-that II politics
are responsible for the deplorable cou.
dition that confronts the people of Du-
range, II is time to throw politics TO
one side for at least a brief season and
unite on capable men without regard
to politics--men who will serve the
city first and sidetrack political sfafC.
ers, and to this end there is talk go
ing on for the uniting Of Republicans
and Democrats who are for greater
Durango. city conducted on All eco
nomical basis. at the same time pro
gressive.
The Herald, as rule, favors party
lines, but conditions occasionally arise
that force partisanship to one side
and these conditions exist both In
the city of Durango and county OF La
Plata at this time, and II interested
citizens can get together and place a
non partisan ticket in the field this
spring. ticket made UP OF men who
have only the welfare OF the city at
heart, have no axes to grind and will
faithfully perform their duties, such a
ticket Will meet with the appreciation
of every one outside Of those who
profit through party spoils. 1t is time
something is being done along lines
that will bring about a change in the
way of conducting the business of the
city. The taxpayers demand this.
In this connection. however, The
Herald wants to warn those who may
back such a movement, that care will
have to be exercised to keep ringsters
out OF the game and see that men
are named for aldermen and mayor
who are above reproach and
will command the respect and sup
port Of the people irrespective OF party
Affiliations. II the proper considera-
tion Ia given to the selection of such
4 ticket It will be elected. NO matter
what the politicians may do.
Durango is ripe for revolt, the same
as La Plata county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

The morning paper has opposed ev-
cry enterprise tending to build up
Durango and La Plata county. The
people remember its efforts to dis
courage farmers signing up for a sugar
beet factory. and every day 1t adyo-
Gates the tearing down of invested
interests by catering to the catalogue
houses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

The large number OF Irrigation prof
ects under way within a rad,uc OF
nifty miles Of Durango means the re-
demption OF thousands upon thousands
OF acres OF rich land. and when this is
accomplished sugar factories. Gamer
les. etc. Will be bound to come. The
outlook for the growth of Durango
and surrounding country is certainly
bright.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

The Herald urges cooperation 0,
farmers snd the business men of Du.
range in the erection and operation OF
a creamery. Why send thousands OF
dollars to outside points monthly for
butter? Creamery butter commands an
average price OF 36 cents per pound
the year around and there is big
money in this.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Referring to the mouth appertaining
to Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas, the
Charleston News and Curier says: 1T
is. at its worst, only a single-barreled.
one chambered mouth" Our southern
contemporary must admit. however,
that the possessor of the mouth In
question can shoot 1t off with almost
terrible rapidity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18
CITY COUNCIL.

The council met in regular session
last night, with all aldermen present
and Mayor Berndt in the chair.
Following the regular order of busi-
ness, the minutes of last meeting were
read and approved
The petitions of John Mates & Co.
and C. b. Shannon for liquor lSspses
were read. As the law requireS that
licenses shall be issued on the first
day of April and October, license was
refused 10 Mates e Co, who -.
therefore run the saloon, and pay the
amount of the license in a fine For
similar reason the license could not
be granted to c. B. Shannon unless an
amount OF 5000 be paid, the sum due
for the period between the pr ent and
April l.
The question of putting in TWO new
lights on the streets and moving three
arc lights came up for discussion. On
motion the changes were made as pro.
posed.
William p. Vale fled his bill for
extra services in collecting sewer tax.
the same being laid over till next meet
ing. The bill of Wood & Morgan for
damages to their wagons caused by
the condition of the streets was filed
until the final settlement of the sewer
contracts,
There being but one bid on sewer
district No, 4, on motion. the mayor
was ordered to open it The amount
bid was found to be $4,000 in cash or
$4,000 in bonds, being SO ,G9s less than
The estimate OF the city engineer. A
certified check for sl,SOO. being ten
per cent Of the highest amount ac.
oomrinied the bid. The contract for
building sewer No. was therefore
awarded to Mr.. Lotus.
Alderman Scouton moved that the
mayor solicit bids from Messrs. Hen.
derson, Tiffany and Wigglesworth for
the experimenting and inspecting of
sewer No. 4. After considerable dis.
eussion the motion was carried. On
motion the fire and water committee
were instructed to solicit bids and let
The contract for hauling the new wa.
ter pipe line on the ground The city
engineer was ordered to make a sur
yey of the new pipe line.
A motion was made to place the
deed for right of way from Robert
Nelson on record. Alderman Naegelin
objected on the grounds that the said
deed was faulty. The finance commits
Zee was therefore Instructed to have =
the deed changed.
The question of purchasing necos-
sary supplies for the fire department
was referred to the fire and water
committee. A rebate OF $40 was grant
cd to Barney Edelman for over charge
on water license. "a
In discussing appropriations, MAYOR
Berndt expressed the views of ma
lority of the council. when he said
nat salaries should not be cut, but
nat the appropriations should be pro-
poruoned to avoid either cutting the
'alaries or raising the taxes.
Mr. Robert McNicholas offered To
the lots belonging to the
ii'y near the river. Same was referred
o the fire and water committee.
Adjourned
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

The morning paper has had to craw.
fish on every hand in connection with
the raw county commissioners deal
and the grand stand play last week
The editor of the sheet should hava
known better than undertake to de
lend the outfit. still the paper has
stood in with the deals and had 10
make some kind of showing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Denver is said to be full OF aspirants
for state Jobs. Many are busted and
are bummmg dollar here and dol
lar there, ana will finally have to walk
home or work the railroad for pass
Nine out of ten political jobs are
snare and delusion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Canada is to have third trans
continental railroad. the Canadian
Northern. The two existing roads. the
Canadian Pacific and the Grand Trunk
Pacific, are monuments to the energy
of the Dominion, but another costly
one will be added. Population con
sidered, Canada has scarcely an equal
in transportation enterprises.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

The members OF the legislature will
find the session nearing close before
they know 1t. and with but little bust
ness transacted. II the assembly
would pass a respectable primary law
and the appropriation measures the
body could adjourn and the state be
better off than to have the statute
books laden with useless laws.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

There il scarcity OF butter In Lu
range. And this with only 4 weeks
blockade. This does not speak well OF
the farmers Of La Plata county who
should supply every pound Of butter
used In Durango and the great r'n-
ing section around silvsrton. The
Herald Aas Advocated > ersa4sry for
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18
lFrom wednesdays paiIy.I

tFrom Wednesdays Daily.J
A. Nj. Puett is a visitor in the city
from Cortez. Came in last night.
More snow Is threatened We are
going to believe the ground hog legend
from this on
The Reading club meets tomorrow
afternoon with Mrs. C. c. Perkins.
Business of importance.
Sheriff John Clarke went to Mancos
today to arrest the man accused of
breaking into the section house at the
nook on the southern
s. d. Church, a special agent for
the government, who has been in the
city. for several days on government
business, departed for Pueblo this
morning.
Mrs. b. j Beckwith Of SilVerton
was returning passenger from a
four months trip to England. Mr..
Beckwith is manager of the Goble
Lumber company.
The delayed letter mail was not
large, hut the usual paper mail was
mp to the average During a blockade
people do not write letters. but news.
papers publish just the same
Mrs. George Snyder departed for
Alamosa today to join her husband,
who is now in the lumber business
there. Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder win make
their home in Alamosa in the future.
Mr.. and Mrs G. j. Harrison came in
from Cortez last night and stayed over
Mt the strater on their way TO Denver
They went out this morning.
J. d. Clark, the Pennington real
estate booster, was at the Southern
over night. He left for Colorado
Springs today TO bring back a party
of land and home seekers.
Mr.. and Mrs. F., zetmann departed
for Leadyille this morning, where they
viii visit friends for a time. and then
go on for visit in the prairie states
Mr.. and Mrs. zetmann came in from
Hesperus last night.
Mrs. Nettie Valentine and Mrs. Ma.
tilda Dyer arrived from Manasa. Colo.
last evening and continued to their
home at Mancos today The ladies
were guests of the Palace last night.
w. T. Alfred and family arrived on
last nights train from Hobart, Okla.
They went TO Dolores today, where
they viii locate permanently, Mr. Al
fred having recently purchased land
in the valley. The party registered at
the Palace last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Price went to tgnaclo
this morning, on visit TO their daugh
ter. Mrs. Price was recently operated
on for cancer of the face at ochsner
hospital, and has now recovered andI
will make visit before returning to
her home at Kline
w A Carson, the Pennington mer
chant prince, arrived on the evening
Red. Apple to Try his luck again in
getting across the range. This. was
the time that he got away-further
than that we are not able to say at this
present writing. Mr.. Carson said he
was headed for Denver-he'd like to
see what the solons were doing in the !
legislature.
William Craig of the firm OF Madison
& Craig of Cedar Hill. came up last /
evening with his nephew, Henry Har
bour and wife. who went out on To.
days eastern, bound for Clinton. In
Mr.. and Mrs. Harbour have been stay
ing with Mr. Craig for some time, but
are returning home on account Of tho
formers health. Mr., Craig went home
on today's Red Apple.
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Mr.. and Mrs j. w Lair and children
were guests of the Palace last night
Mr.. Lair is the owner of the popular
American hotel at Aztec. now leased
by Mr. George Stone. The party ar.
rived from Phoenlz, Arlz.. last even
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

In giving space to the above we
omit the names because it is not the
desire of The Herald TO stir up un-
necessary rancor. The writer feels
that great injustice has been done
her child and the others taken to
the court house without cause. She
says the officer would not let the
boys go home and tell. their parents,
that he had no warrant for their ar
rest, or no direct charge. and that
the officer in question greatly exceed
ed his authority.
The Herald is always willing to give
space to right any wrong that may
be committed, and occasionally limo.
cent parties are made to suffer un.
justly and TO the modification OF par.
ents. On the other hand there are
many instances where Justice would
be better served by salutary lessons
In cases where parents uphold their
boys or refuse TO compel them to be
decent and refrain from malicious
such as breaking windows,
entering houses and stealing little
things, The Herald is grieved when
called to show up the delinquency of
boys because we feel IT is because they
nave been neglected or upheld by
parents. We have many times called
attention TO the capers of Durango
boys In hopes OF stirring parents to
greater degree of watchfulness. We
July realize that nine out OF ten boys
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

New diamond fields have been dis.
covered In Africa. 1t is strange that
American prospectors with conti-
nent and outlying possessions to roam
over have not accomplished more in
search for diamonds.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

years and will keep up the agitation
until one is secured and sufficient pro.
gressive farmers are found who will
keep cows to supply the concern with
milk. Thousands Of dollars will thus
be kept at home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Let farmers be more particular
about their seed potatoes and also
in marketing. Potatoes must be grad.
eG to command the right price. Mix.
ing spuds means the lowest price.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Excavation on the Panama canal
now costs only one-half the old es-
innate per cubic yard. The croak-
ers OF late have been unable to start
any sort of plausible yarn about the
big enterprise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Governor Shafroth is gradually fill
ing the holes In the state administra
ton. but where one peg is used a
score or more are left hanging on the
wall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Japan notifies Korea that unless riot.
ing stops stringent measures will be
taken. The mikado has some troubles
near home and is satisfied that Uncle
Sam will be able to hold Nevada with.
in bounds.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

The Herald was confident the boost.
ing spirit Of the Democrat would be of
short duration. But maybe we mis-
took the kind of boosting the Demo
crat advocated last week. Possibly 1t
wanted the people to get together and
boost for catalogue houses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

ing. where they visited relatives sine,
last September Mrs. LARS brother
; II. Williams, being among the mum.
Der They went on to Aztec this morn.
ing.
Judge e. Fl. Long, special ASSISTANT
of the attorney general of The uri,ed
States who has been in Durango for
some weeks on business for the gov
ernment left today for Pueblo. In
few days Judge and Mrs. Long will
leave for Washington to attend the
inauguration ceremony of President
TAFT. They also expect to take in the
inaugural bali
ed but three bills this session out Of
the several hundred before them. Mr..
Berndt says that George Weaver, MS
wen as George West, has put in his
time faithfully working for the inter.
ests Of the people OF this section, but =
there are so many legislators from
the counties near Denver. who maxi
II point to knock legislation. amy
waste time purposely in order to de
feat everything not for their own par
ticular section. They also have habit
Of wanting to adjourn every Friday till
The following Monday. in order to go
home over Sunday Mr.. Berndt just
escaped the blockade Says he left
Denver on time and reached Durango
twenty-five minutes late.
The benefit concert given at Red
Men hall last night for the Langdon
lamily was Il great success, both finan-
ially aud otherwise. There was
crowded house and every number was
enthusiastically received and encored.
The program was carried out as pub
ished, all of those taking part being
familiar to a Durango audience. with
the exception of Miss Ida Leonard
whose singing received hearty recep-
ton. Prof. Parsons readings were
amusing and enjoyable Jean Paul
Is clever little dancer. Miss Sene-
cal, Mr.. Lewis and Miss Bertha Paul
are always favorites. Byron Eddy and
! Miss Marie Cook may always be de.
pended upon to give us sometime
good. The thought transmission test
by Messrs. Rachofsky and Duggan was
very interesting, and was followeSs
! with breathless attention. Financially.
we understand. that Miss Paul has
cleared over $3.50, a splendid sum to
be used for the benefit of the widow
and orphan. AS an evidence of girls
kind thought for those in distress,
the money she has raised is sub
stantial proof of Miss Paurs kindness
of heart. We think that such dis
position is more becoming to a girl
than the loyeliest costume Worth ever
designed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

This is the time of year for the pro-
gressive farmer to get tools and other
things In shape for summer use. Do
not put off such tasks until the day
they are needed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Hon. N. C. Miller was among the
arrivals on the delayed eastern this
morning. Mr.. Miller started from Den
yer in time to reach Durango and de-
liver the Lincoln day address, but was
snow bound in Alamosa and did not
arrive TIL this morning Mr.. Miller
is on his way to Grand junction where
he expects to locate. He will remain
in Durango several days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

David Ramsay came in on the east.
ern this morning from trip to Seat
tie, where he visited his daughters,
Mrs. G. NJ. Burlington (Anna) and
Mrs. A. ID. Coulter (Margaret. Mr.
Ramsay says, he had fine time, but
he thinks we do not realize when we
are we'll off, Durango people have a
great deal to be thankful for. but the
people of this county might have a
great deal more II they would work
for it, in the same way people do in
other places.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

The taxpayers of any community can
control and force decency in public
affairs II they will only unite.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Mrs. 7. ]. Funk and family we're
passengers on the Red Apple line this
morning bound for La Plata. N. NJ.
They reached Durango on the eastern
this morning at $3.50 from Pawnee,
Okla. after being eight days on the
road. Mrs. Funk was on her way to
join her husband on place he has
rented on the La Plata. In case they
like the climate they will remain per
manently.-
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

The hen is revenue gette-. Why
do not the farmers pay more attention
to this industry?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

w. A. Stewart was an arrival on
this mornings eastern from Pueblo,
after being week on the road. He
says the snow ON the range has drifted
as high as eighteen feet. It's well
worth trip across the divide to see
the snow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

w. Goff Black of Aztec, and Edwin
ID. Ridley of Denver. an electrical en-
gineer, associated with Mr.. Black In
the Eden ditch project. stayed at the
Palace last night, on their way from
Aztec to Denver. They went out on
this mornings train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Mrs. Mary Tam returned to her
home at Dolores this morning. after
being snowbound for a week at Ala.
mosa. Mrs. Tam spent five weeks
with her mother in Greenvilfe. Tenn,
and reached Durango on the delayed
eastern this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Lewis came In
from trip to Denver on last nights
delayed eastern.
Sam Sloan and J.. ]. Musser return
ed on the delayed eastern this morn
ing from purchasing trip to Chicago
and New York city. Came straight
through.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

William Craig of the firm Of Madison
3 Craig of Cedar Hill. came up last
evening with his nephew, Henry Har
bour and wife. who went out on To-.
days eastern, bound for Clinton. la
Mr.. and Mrs. Harbour have been stay
Ing with Mr. Craig for some time, but
are returning home on account Of tho
formers health. Mr., Craig went home
on today's Red Apple.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

w. A Carson, the Pennington mer
chant prince, arrived on the evening
Red. Apple to Try his luck again in
getting across the range, This. was
the time that he got away-further
than that we are not able to say at this
present writing Mr. Carson said he
was headed for Denver-he'd like to
see what the solons were doing in the
legislature.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. John Baker, who re-
Gently purchased a fine ranch near Do
lores and have been in town several
days waiting for trains, left this morn
ing for their old home In Del Norte.
They were anxious TO wind up their
affairs as soon as possible and return
to Dolores before time to commence
spring work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs, J. W. Lair and children
were guests of the Palace last night
Mr.. Lair is the owner of the popular
American hotel at Aztec. now leased
by Mr.. George Stone. The party mr..
rived from Phoeniz. Arlz., last even
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Messrs. A. r. Mollette and G. T.
Tiffany, Sr., went to Allison yesterday
morning. expecting to return last even
ing. Instead they had the extreme
pleasure of sitting astride a barbed
wire fence--to keep awake--waiting
for the train which came along after
A o'clock this morning. They are not
anxious for another seance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Mrs. A. A. Beard was arrested in
Denver last week charged with EN-
bezzling funds from the Children's Or.
phan home. She was released under
$500 bonds. Friends and relatives
have offered to make good the short.
age.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Mrs. A. NJ. Edwards came up from
Pennington last night to meet her
husband. who arrived on the delayed
eastern at $3.50 this morning. Mr.. Ed
wards is returning from trip to San
Ia Fe and Denver. Mr.. and Mrs Ed
wards are staying over at the Strater
today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

OF the way by sleigh. He says yes
terday afternoon the two work trains
were fourteen miles apart Only three
new slides of any consequence ran
during the last storm. but the wind
has caused the snow to fill most OF the
cuts level With snow. He says there
is an immense amount of snow on the
sides OF the canon and predicts that
with few warm days there will be
something doing as the snow Is bound
to run.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Mrs. Henry Bollinger was among
those arriving this morning on the
delayed eastern. having been at Ala.
mosa a week awaiting the opening of
the road. Mrs. Bollinger went 10 Den.
yer in November to spend the winter
for the benefit of her health, but was
called home to attend the funeral OF
her father. John Shaw. She was ac
companied by her sister. Mrs. Charles
Wigglesworth who resides near Den
yer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Hopson of Man.
cos departed for Edith today. on
visit to Mrs. Hopson's parents. Mr.
and Mrs. d. W. Boggs. MIR. and Mrs
Hopson have been in the city since
Sunday waiting for the road TO open
up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Mrs. II. H. Chase, wife of the fore
man OF the Silverton Standard, depart
ed for Denver this morning, to visit
friends for a month or two. Mrs.
Chase has poor health and will try
the effects of change to lower
altitude. Mr.. and Mrs. Chase came
down from Silverton just before the
last blockade. Mr.. Chase will return
as soon as travelling is good.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Price went to ignaelo
this morning, on visit TO their daugh.
ter. Mrs. Price was recently operated
on for cancer of the face at ochsner
hospital, and has now recovered, and.
will make a visit before returning to
her home at Kline
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

Mrs. ii. NJ. Andrews and family
were outgoing passengers on this
mornings eastern to Canon City 10
spend couple of months with the
formers mother, while Mr.. Andrews
is away in the San Luis valley.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

B. b. Russell arrived from Silver
ton last evening. having been two days
ON the road. snowshoelng nineteen
miles. walking eight and the balance
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-18

A. Nj. Puett is visitor in the city
from Cortez. Came in last night.