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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Democratic newspapers are refer
ring with pride to State Auditor Kene.
han. The Herald is with Kenehan so
long as he complies with the law. no
matter where the chips fall. II Re
publican state officials have been
"poaching" on state funds they should
be made to disgorge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

1t Ia the trypanosum and not the
tsetse fly which threatens the life OF
Mr.. Roosevelt In Africa. The name
Ia larger and more sonorous. and what
Is better, is more convenient to spsll.
And II we are to lose Teddy It AL.
we would prefer the trypanoaum to the
tsstss. On all accounts. says tAs olnhs'
DsuQefaA.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Great consistency IN commencing
State Auditor Kenehan for keeping
within the statutes and then commend
a political combine for violating the
law and piling up expenses for tax
payers to meet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

The fairness OF The Herald Ia com
plmeDted for getting the people stir.
red up regarding public improvements
ard the possible cost. Twenty cents
Is too high limit for cement walks
put I'm by the wholesale.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Instead of voting the city attorne,
money to fight law suit brought TO
: ests of taxpayers, why didn't the Dem
ocratic combine undo the wrong. 1t
would have been a simple matter and
expenses saved.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Patrick Calhoun is to undergo an
othsr trial In San Francisco for alleged
bribery of public officlals-provided a
Jury can be secured before Mr.. Cal
noun and the people who are con.
ducting the prosecution die OF old age.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

The Spaniards are sbelling things
In Morocco In way to indicate that
they learned something In what they
call war with us. And Spain 10 not
the only nation In Europe which
learned something from the results of
that skirmIsh
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

News from Persia all indicates that
some more harems. long undisturbed
In orientalism. are about to move
under the impulse OF revolution.
When harem Is part of an exist
ing order. revolutions which scatter
them must be terrible indeed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

OF course the morning CRATER is
dying hard. 1t received something
like $500 from the city last year,
outrageous prices. and 1t realizes that
1t is up against the law and public
sentiment. The Heralds fight will ex-
tend to the county this fall There
win be no lying down.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Weston reached San Francisco iive
days behind time but having broken
all records In pedestrianism after he
was 10 years OF age. The bottle they
passed to him at the Golden Gate
club was not the chloroform bottle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

A charter with recall attachment
compels decency on the part of public
officials. Los Angeles was the first
to make use, compelling the resigna-
ton of the mayor and chief OF po-
lice. Durango is surely In need OF
such provision for some OF Its alder
man
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

State Auditor Kenehan should come
ocrat dig up the amount 1t has unlsw.
fully swiped from the taxpayers of
Durango and La Plata county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

An Ohio man has succeeded In de-
veloping a potato that has no top on
which bugs may operate. Pessimists
will expect ii to suffer an early blight
on account of some kind of a worm
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

The last city council was Democrat
ic and the present council Is Demo
cratic. Yes, the council has been Dem
ocratic for -four years or more. After
an inspection OF streets and sidewalks
isEpy refefs-te he late general assem-
bly, with pride.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

George Gilmore came down from
La Plata last night to meet Il II. Lun-
ken. and the two gentlemen went up
to the Tomahawk this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

J. J. Richardson Of La lara was a
guest of the Palace last night, arriy-
ing on the eastern. Mr.. Richardson
continues to Silvorton this evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

would seem that Durango should be
represented at SO important a meeting.
especially as the distance is not great.
10
Miss Blakesley, who has been spend
Ing few days with friends at La Plata
City. where she formerly taught. cams
down last night and Will visit Durango
friends for week or So Miss Blake
sley has accepted position In the
Mancos schools for the coming term.
--v--
Miss Mae Grady. who has been Wis.
iting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Grady. for n couple of weeks, return.
ed TO Denver this morning Miss Grady
Ia taking the course for trained nurses
a, Mercy hospital. and returned to her
duties there after a brief vacation.
picture of McGarvey, the female I'M
personator, whom Durango people will
remember. The cut showa n graceful
woman In fancy dress. and underneath
are the words, The Great McGarvey,
the Female Impersonator.7 Must be
meeting with success.
o.
W. T. kirkpatrick returned from
Pennington last evening where he has
been soiourning for few weeks on
account OF his health. Mr.. Kirkpat-
rick Is much better for the change
Mrs Kirk" drove In from Teelawau
ket today They will probably return
home tomorrow.
Mrs. All Strawn and children left
this morning for Pagosa Springs to
visit her sister. Mrs. Il. Nj. Taylor.
after which she viii go on to her homo
nt Monte Vista Mrs. Strawn spent
a couple OF weeks with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. " Bovee OF Animas
City Mr.. Strawn Is In the forest
service and will soon be transferred
to Portland. Ore, and Mrs. Strawn
was anxious to visit her relatives In
Durango and Pagosa Springs before
leaving for the far west.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26
tFrom Saturdays Daily.)

J. 8. d. Hopkins passed through
from Hermosa 10 Hesperus this morn
Ing. Has to divide his time between
the ranch and the store.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

The above willful lie is repeated in
order to justify its present position OF
grating Facts are facts and can be
obtained from the records.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

q
Mrs. w. O. White received paper
recently from Franklin, Pa. contain.
ing two column cut extending half
the length of q column, showing
Mr.. Schaefcr, a Silyerton assayer
came down last night with load of
ore. and is in the city today He is
graduate Of the School OF Mines at
Golden.
The eastern arrived last night at
6:2o They built shoe fly around
the wreck at La Boea, since that seem.
ed to be the quickest and most salts.
factory method.
J. w. Marshall, one OF II. T. Hen.
derson's engineers. who has been
working on the Citizens ditch. return
ed from Aztec recently and departed
for Denver on the eastern yesterday
| afternoon.
w. o. Dray. Victor mining man
came in over the Southern last even
ing from business trip to Telluride
Mr.. Dray left this morning for Wagor
Wheel Gap where his family are on I
camping and fishing trip.
/ D.
Ex-Governor James b Orman an,
Nathan Gregg returned last night fror
Pennington, where they spent severa
days on business and departed on tn
eastern thia morning for their respe'
|. | tive homes in Pueblo and Denver.
Il Mayor George Goodman has bee
= asked to appoint ave delegates frol
Durango to the national irrigation Co
: gress, which meets In Spokane. Wasf
g August S-I4. II any persons plannir
!. to go win notify the mayor. he wi
!. appoint them rs delegates TO the co
@ giess.
It The Mississippi congress NEE
b in Denver August 1921. As a nul
y ber of Durango people are planning
r attend. Mayor Goodman will be ple'
y ed to appoint six delegates to tho &C
Il gress from Durango. II thsy will
him kAov - seGn = eaAssniant,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

OF Reamsville, Kans.. were outgoing
passengers on today's eastern. Mr..
and Mrs Clinkenbeard came in last
night from Mancos where they spent
the last three months with their
daughter. Mrs William Skinner. Jr.
and departed for home today.
%
John Wtngate left today for Den
yer TO attend the unvelling ceremonies
OF the Soldiers monument. which is 10
Gated In the capitol grounds. and erect.
ed in honor OF the memory OF our
Colorado volunteers. As department.
commander. Mr., Wingate will take
part in the ceremony. which is set for
tomorrow afternoon
l. II Hanes, formerly editor OF the
Western Slope Criterion. OF Olathe.
Colo, and still having an interest in
the paper. was In the city over night,
on his way to inspect some mining
property around Mosco Pass, near Ala.
mosa. Olathe is between Delta and
Montrose and is of course right liz the
center OF the new irrigation project
the Gunnison tunnel. which has Just
been completed and will be formally
opened In September by President
Taft, Mr.. Hanes went out on the east.
ern today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Shearer. the lat.
ter's mother. Mrs. Stickford. and sis.
ter. Miss Mamie Stickford. were ar
rivals from Denver last evening Mr.
and Mrs, Shearer went to Denver a
short time ago to attend the funeral
or the latter's brother. Last night
they were on their way TO their home
in Silverton and Mrs. and Miss Stick.
ford were returning with them for
visit The party left for Silverton this
morning.
8. f. Miller, who has been here look.
ing around the country. and has pur-
chased ranch near Bayfield,. depart
'd ioi Ut MhANuitI
kans., located in the center of the
wheat belt. Mr.. Miller says he likes
the county fine. and expects to return
with his family In the fall and may
decide to spend the winter In Durango.
as he will not take possession of his
new property until March, MIR. Miller
said that with rural delivery and good
papers and magazines and other mod
ern conyeniences there was no excuse
now for the farmer to be back num-
ber He has as many opportunities
for keeping up with the times as the
business man In town, without many
OF the disadvantages the latter labors
under. We shall be pleased TO wei
come Mr.. Miller and family to Du-
range and La Plata county. We can't
have too many progressive farmers
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

The Democrat bid the lowest on
the county printing under Logan and
Charlton and was thrown out.-Demo-
cIat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26
Crron rhur,d.y.s p.ly.,

Lew G. Smith. the wholesale drug
man. representing the Davis-Bridahan
company. is with us again. Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith were at the Strater for
several months the past year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

When an editor has "apendi-seeing.
things" no wonder the people shy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

The committee of the Odd Fellows
requests that all members OF the lodge
be at l. O. o. F. hall at o'clock
sharp on Sunday afternoon to attend
the funeral of Brother Jesse Shields.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Mr., and Mrs. r. G. Dale and Miss
Ellen Dale are in the city from Pen
dleton, N. NJ. for a few days
Or. w. r, McRee came up from
Aztec last night on his way to Kan,
sas. leaving on the eastern today.
O.
II. c. Bollinger is down from La
Plata City Says there is much ac-
tiyity in the La Platas and looks for
good year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Mrs. w. q. White received paper
recently from Franklin. Pa. contain.
ing a two column cut extending half
the length OF column. showing n
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Miss Lucille Greer, who has been
spending few days with Miss Emily
Wood in this city. left on the South.
ern this morning for her home at Red
Mesa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Mr.. Schaefcr. a Silyerton assayer
came down last night with load o
ore, and is In the city today. He 4
graduate Of the School OF Mines a
Golden.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Mrs. NJ Weston and two daughters
we're returning passengers to Mancos
this morning after couple of days
in town for medical treatment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Pryor 7. Scott returned from San
Juan county last night where he
bought land, and returned to his home
i'll Grand Junction this morning, Mr..
2cott was a guest of the Palace last
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs. George ciintsfssAsA
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Paul Ritter came in from the ranch
at Ignacio last night, accompanied by
George Redington and Harold Stephen
of Denver The party are staying
over in town today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Prof. Trnsst ys,ehtinSsr tArsa&on-
u to move ths nlks dovpstsirs 70 Red
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Charles V. Mullen is in from the Flo
rida today. He loaded back heavier
than usual in order to provide for a
new arrival, boy, that put in an
appearance last night. All doing nice
ly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Engineer W. F. Edwards, who has
been here visiting his Durango friends
for week or two. departed for Pa
gosa Springs this morning to spend a
week with his friends there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Several heavy showers are reported
from various parts OF the county the
past few days. Tuesday evening the
section around the Pearson ranch on
the Florida there WAS regular down
pour and the Florida came II foi
another heavy rain yesterday after
noon. The Animas valley above Trim
BILE Springs rain fell in torrents fol
an hour between 4 and 6. soaking tn,
ground In good shape.
Prof. Ernest ye,ehtingsr tArsaton
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Mrs. e. j Cleugh and son of 81
Louis were among the arrivals on las
nights eastern. They were guests o
the Palace last night. departing 70
Cedar Hill this morning to visi
friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

P. Gorson and r. C. Lockwood CANT
down from Silverton last night L
see that the Silyerton boys were prop
erly treated by the antlered gentlemen
who boosted them through the initia
ton ceremonies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

1t sounds like dream, sweet re
nance So many cherries at Farming
ton that they won't pick them! Sell
ing them on the trees at twenty cent
PER GALLON. A canning factor
able TO handle all kinds of fruit shoul
make money.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Mrs. j. H. Trimble and mother, Mrs
H. McEwen, returned on last nights
delayed train from Pagosa Springs and
left for home on today's Southern
Mrs. Trimble lives In Dolores. ant
Mrs. McEwen at Cortez.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Dr. o. C. McEwen. who was serious
ly i'll last week at Aztec, and had very
high fever for day or two, has recov.
cred from the attack. which his father,
DR.. W. w. McEwen, thinks was due
to ptomaine poisoning, probably from
| milk, DR.. McEwen's friends In this
dty and throughout the county will
be pleased to learn of his recovery
Arthur Ponsford. well known Den
yer attorney, came in from the state
capital last night. and went down or
] the Red Apple this morning. Mr.
Ponsford is attorney for the EdeI
Ditch company and after some bust
ness with Goff Black. on ditch mat
ters, will go on to Pennington. HI
was accompanied by DR.. g. F. Roose
welt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Miss Lola Taylor, one of the Man
cos teachers, arrived last evening OF
the Southern on brief visit to the
Misses McNicholas. Miss Taylo
leaves In the morning for Pagos;
Springs to spend few weeks with
her sister, Mrs. R. B. Bostwick.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Misses Abbie and Nettie McNicholas
are home from Greeley. where they
gained distinction the past year, re-
flecting credit on their home town.
The young ladies' stayed in Denver
and vicinity to attend the N. E. A,
During the week of the big meeting
OF educators from all parts of the
| country there were 10000 visitors in
Denver
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Miss Ida McEwen is home again
from a six months trip to the coast
OF California. visiting different points
OF interest through the state. and TAX.
ing the ocean trip to the exposition
at Seattle. Miss Blanche Patterson.
who accompanied Miss McEwen, stay
ed over in Washington to visit her
uncle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

The Democrat should wake up. Al
account of the rich strike in the Ii
Platas near Comstock. appearing OIL
the front page Of this mornings Is
sue, was handled by The Herald o
last Thursday. one week ago. And thu
news editor has just found 1t out!
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

The funeral services for Jesse
Shields, who died last Tuesday morn
ing. will be held at the Methodist
church next Sunday afternoon at 2: &c
p. IN Rev w. E. Bennett will con
duct the services.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alexander, who
are living at Brookside this summer
have a new daughter. The wee girl
has the proud distinction of being the
first granddaughter born in the family
for some twenty-six years. With five
brothers. this only girl will have
things pretty much her own way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Mrs. Frank Eldredge returned on
last nights delayed eastern after an
absence OF five months. Mrs. Eldredge
visited her sister in Vancouver. d. C.
and took in the exposition at Seattle
On the return trip she stayed over Il
visit friends in Ogden. Salt Lake. Lead
vile and Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

John w. Wingate, who returned
Wednesday evening from attending a
meeting of the Soldiers Home com.
mission, says there is general good
feeling existing at the home at the
present time and that the inmates are
well pleased with the new commander.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

C. A. Leonard. formerly mar hel and
now water superintendent and street
supervisor, came down from Silyerton
last evening to attend the Elk gath
ering and witness the "horning" of a
few good boys. Mr.. Leonard returns
this evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

When men are elected TO public Of
fice and take an oath to serve the tax
payers faithfully and honestly they
should do so or resign. After election
all favoritism should be cast to the
winds and every official action for The
best interests of taxpayers and the
public.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Pearce and SONS
were among the arrivals on the delay
ed eastern, after an eight months trip
to England. George Lugg returned
with them from the old country, and
accompanied them to Silverton on the
| early train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

w r, Elmore. member of the In
ternational Association of Machinists
was In the city last night on business
pertaining to machinists on the Den
yer & Rio Grande railroad, Mr.. Ell
more went out on the eastern this
morning to Alamosa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

Mrs. John Exon of Mancos arrived
In this city last evening over the
Southern Mrs. Exon left today foi
Hiawatha, Kans,, 10 spend couple oI
months with her sister. Mrs. james
Blodeett. whom she has not seen fol
2S years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

The people and taxpayers generally
get the kind of government they call
for. But they appear to be getting
more than they called for in Durango
and the state of Colorado
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-11-11
Rich Mems
Sons
Work for
Love
By JOHN D. WHITE

railroad and of the American Lnseed trust
represents Rockefeller interests the United States Steel
Corporation.
Morgan Co. Later he became executive his fathers
London house organizing Underground and
the International Mercantile Marine Companye socaed ship trust
The country certainly offer magnificent field for
Louis HILL second j. j. HILL elected this his
Beginning shops worked through the various grades
agent and division superintendent till he is railroad
president-the youngest in the country.
fall Henry A. Hartman nephew of E. Il. Hartman began
working Denver Laramie Western at $15 month time
keeper.
T. H. Kuhnitt of Julius Krttschn, director of opera
lines has gone to work assistant oadmae Of
one of the divisions of the "Shasta route"
kingdom Could of George j. Could has been studying prac-
teal rslroadng in the southwest and in Mexico.
With spirit Ralph Pulitzer Oldest of Joseph Pulitzer
proprietor of the New York World has learned the newspaper business
from a practical viewpoint.
HAIRY p Whitney began nt business training bank clerk SEQ
per lie charge of the ssOOOOOOO estate left the
Whitney
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-11-11
copyright, by J. B. Lippincott COP
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens with a scene at a box
party. Miss Henrietta Winstantley, sis
ter of Bishop Winstanley overheard
Banker Ankony propose to Barbara Hem
tngray, whose brother Dan was in his
employ. Dan was one of the towns pop
ular young men. He showed some nerv-
BUSINESS when Attorney Tom Twining told
him Barbara refused Ankony. Ankony
the following day, summonlng Twining,
accused Dan of looting the bank. Twin
ing refused TO prosecute. Barbara per-
prosecution. Twining learned of the en-
gagement of Ankony and Barbara. He
Congratulated both. He visited Miss
Hemingway and found her almost in
tears. He told her he had loved her, but
feared prematurely announcing his af-
lection. By actions alone she told him
she reciprocated. Mrs. Arson Dimes,
wealthy widow, proposed marriage by
proxy with Bishop Winstanley. The lat
had been paying attentions to Miss
Streeter. Dan consulted Twining, say
ing his sister was determined to marry
Ankony, declaring she actually loved the
banker, though he could not help believ-
ing she was making a sacrifice to save
him from Jail. Miss Winstanley, find
ing a pressed rose in the bishops book
scented love affair. Mrs. Dimes sailed
for America. Miss Winstanley informed
Twining that Mrs. Dimes was intent upon
stopping the marriage of Barbara and
Immediately set about to sail with Bar
barA for Europe the following day, in or
der 1t seemed, to avoid Mrs. Dimes. Mrs.
Dimes confronted Ankony with evidence
of his populations while attorney for the
late Mr.. Dimes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-11-11
CHAPTER x.-contInued.

81 shall not intrude upon you fur
ther", she said; "but 1 desire you to
understand that l am prepared to do
all that 1 say I will do in case you
do not yield to my stipulation. l have
with me the papers which leave no
room for doubt as to your guilt. Shall
give them to Mr.. Twining, as your
attorney"
81 am the attorney of the company
of which Mr.. Ankony is the president,
madam" 1 said; but in no case"
at is not worth WHILE" Ankony in
terrupted.
Mrs. Dimes bowed. my own attor-
ney, Mr.. Dean, has examined the pa
pers, and he will tell you"
IF he has not already done So"
Miss Winstanley ventured, as her one
little shot
THAT 1 am able to carry out my
plans" Mrs. Dimes finished. But
think you will see the wisdom in fol.
lowing the less aggressive course"
You leave me no choice in the mat
ter" he said bitterly. Il am the I'M
der dog in the fight"
"The under dog is often to blame
for the fight" she said, tersely.
She approached the door, and
held it open for her.
do you sail alone by the Deutsch-
land, Mr.. Ankony?" she asked. turning
He smiled grimly.
81 shall sail alone" he said.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-11-11

ished, for anybody can see that the
fastening is entirely due to me. l
suppose If l had any vanity I'd be get
ting my punishment right now, but.
unfortunately, my sense of the humor-
Gus outweighs my vanity and can
only-only-oh Henrietta, for good
ness sake, taught"
A faint-a very faint twinkle lit in
Miss Winstanley's hurt eyes.
1T is absurd for him to run away
from us like this" she said. For you
know, Hannah, was arrayed with
you"
Her friend nodded warmly, laugh
ter dancing over her face and in and
out among the copious chins.
"She is really a charming girl" l
put in.
who is she, anyway" asked Mrs.
Dimes. ITO think of my not asking
that before!"
Miss Streeter," said l; "a cousin
of Mrs. Jack Ankony."
mot Cecilia Streeter! You don't
tell me! Why, Henrietta, dry your
eyes; this match was made in
heaven. She was born for the bishop.
ric. Think how she looks the part"
$50 am always reminding Miss
Winstanley," l ventured,
Then that's all she ever does"
walled her sister-in-law miserably.