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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

i is already freely predicted that
tariff revision In the coming special
session will be secondary considera.
ton. With the appropriations Of this
congress exceeding anything yet
known. and with an annual decci. of
mere than 500. 100000 already certain
1t will not be 80 much 4 question "a
pi otection as Of revenue when the new
congress co,aes together. During the
past year congress has appropriated
u .oos. 900. 1000 and the most conserva.
tive estiDstss put Tie cost Of running
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Alabama forbids the carrying of a
pistol less than twenty-four riches In
length. while Oregon refuses to stand
for hatpins longer than ten inches.
Next we can hope to see the size of
corkscrews regulated by law.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08
been accused OF extravaganza, but
she gets her share Of the criticism just
the same

The people who were saying when
our warship fleet started on It's trip
around the world that 1t would either
be destroyed by the Japanese or be
demolished In a storm or get itself
lost in some unknown sea can have
the consolation of knowing that 1t
burned a lot Of coal. anyway.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

The Republicans OF Durango cannot
afford to take a back seat in this
election. They must make their power
felt. The taxpayers and voters gen.
orally are tired OF the way the ma.
chine Democrats have been running
the affairs Of city and county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Two women who fell while alighting
from street cars In New York and
sued for damages have been defeated
in the courts because 1t was shown
that they wore high heels at the time
the accidents occurred. 1t will be en-
tirely safe to number them with the
people who are convinced that there
is no Justice left in this benighted
land.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

The Los Angeles Times says there
nine different ways in which some
thing to eat can be asked for in the
Navajo language. Which makes 1t
still harder to understand why the
Navajo complains of being hungry SO
much Of the time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

In Pittsburg q city official who &C.
cepted bribe has been tried and con-
victed. But 4 banker who bribed
councilman has also been tried and
convicted. The laurels In dealing with
boodlers belong to Pittsburg.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

The Erie Railroad company has
been authorized to issue $30.OOO.0OO
worth Of bonds. Owing to the fact
that the Erie Railroad company is
not municipal corporation, the bonds
will not be sold for the purpose Of
raising funds which may be available
for increasing the salaries Of present
officers and for the lengthening Of the
pay roll.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

The czar recently rode through the
streets Of st. Petersburg without be-
ing encased in boiler-plate. They are
certainly making some progress In
Russia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

A California woman's screams fright
ened away q burglar, but failed to
awaken her husband. Now Fhe will
doubtless go around boasting ot the
clear conscience that permits her lus
band to sleep so soundly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

A Chinese dinner sometimes in
teen hours. No Chinaman would tarry
that long with American possum. tai
ers. bouillabaisse and simmon beer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

The kind things now Deing said by
the Japs about the American nation
and the big fleet denote anything but
warlike disposition. In fact. there
is nothing more serene and peaceful
than q Japanese compliment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

1t is now William II. Taft. president
of the United States. Long may our
glorious flag wave and may the bless.
ings predicted under the new presi-
dent become true.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Three of King Edwards grand
parents were German and the fourth
had German blood. AS far as race Is
concerned Edward and William ought
to be able TO cultivate agreeable rela-
tions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

People who do not keep themselves
Informed concerning such matters may
be surprised to learn that the May
wheat crop has been harvested and
Is now being markated by our able
spectators.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

IL direct primary measure of any
benefit to the people is passed 1t will
De through the backing of the Re
pubiicans In the senate. A majority
or the Democratic senators are op-
posed to a measure that does away
win conventions and relegates the
boss.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Democratic pledges appear to be
easily broken. But Republicans in
the senate are going to do their best
to force the Democratic senators to
keep their word on the direct primary
bill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

The suffragettes over in England are
getting some very prominent society
ladies' put In jail for the purpose OF
helping their cause. but they have thus
far been unable to induce the queen
to get out and assist them In their
efforts to corner the premier.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Senator Frye having announced that
he viii not give up his seat until he
dies. ambitious Maine statesmen may
A. well look about for some other
government Job with fat salary attach.
menf.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

In Cleveland locomotive ran into
crowded street car. injuring over
twenty persons, three fatally. In
spite OF such accidents the movement
to abolish grade crossings is extreme
ly slow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Carelessness with matches Is said
to cost annually 500 lives in thisAeJun
try and loss of many millions by
conflagration. Let matches continue
to be an unconsidered trifle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

The salary of the vice president is
not to be increased from $4,000 to
$4,000 year. There is NO danger.
however. that Mr.. Sherman will get
angry and refuse to serve.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

This southwest section cannot be
kept down by backcappers or any
other class of knockers. Our resources
are too numerous and we have too
many enterprising and energetic men
20 stand Idly by and let the good
things pass us by.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

1t should be understood, OF course,
that the Georgia court which fined a
man $3.50 for killing his mother-in-law
had no intention of fixing the none
tary value Of mothers-in-law in that
state,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

This has been hard winter for the
farmer. 1t has been necessary to feed
stock from the early part of Novem-
ber and 1t will be several weeks before
cattle will be able to browse around
to any extent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Mexico is not afraid OF big dams.
One is to be built for irrigation In
that country that will form a reser-
voir with four times the capacity Of
any other in existence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

II Mr.. Tillman ever contemplated
offering an amendment to the post
office appropriation bill that would
permit him to frank his typewriter, he
evidently changed his mind.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

The German town of Freudenstadt,
with a population of 1000, collects no
taxes. because Its revenue from 5000
acres In timber is sufficient for its
public purposes. Scientific forestry
never misses dividend.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

In Texas new law provides that
all persons desiring to get married
must give ten days public notice of
the fact. Texas fathers are evidently
tired of chasing around after clipping
sons and daughters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

The Republicans must see to 1t that
men of standing and well known busi
ness integrity are named for the va
rious positions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Castro compares himself to Napo.
leon in exile. In one respect there is
resemblance. 1t would be unhealthy
TO attempt to return to his, - CAPT
tai.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Chairman Chas. A. Johnson has call
ed meeting of the Republican cen
trail committee for March Sth, to ar
range for the Republican convention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Every few days Turkey. owing to
the activity Of the political reform
ers and the frequency of earthquakes,
experiences shake-up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

The hen is money maker. Let our
La Plata county farmers make It a
point to increase the egg product.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Half dozen creameries in La Plata
and Montezuma counties would not
lessen the price OF butter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

We may be sure that vulgar plays
win be hanished from the stage just
ms soon as they cease to be profitable
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Rev. Father Callahan was pas
senger to Hesperus today.
JEFF Keith. the sheep man returned
to camp near Ignacio this morning.
Joe Prewitt came in last night from
Denver and left for a business trip
to Pennington today.
e. S, Willden came in from Denver
last night, and continued to his home
at Mancos this morning
Mrs. H. H. Stubbs of Mancos was In
the city over night on business. She
returned home this morning.
+. c. Williams was an arrival last
night from Denver. on his way to
Cortez. where he owns some land.
]. ]. Miller and wife returned from
visit with Aztec friends last night,
and departed for their home in Mancos
today.
Judge ]. H. Terry and son-n-law
NJ. w. Strong, arrived last night from
Denver and continued to Eureka this
morning.
In the lecture by Rev. Father Gala.
nan tomorrow night the principal sub.
ject will be "The Conditions of Hap.
by Marriage"
Mrs. NJ. II. Doud and sops, and
Mrs. Ben Harwood, all of Silverton,
went TO Pennington this morning for
a few weeks.
w. s. Walker was passenger to
Denver this morning to meet eastern
people on matters connected with the
Eden ditch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Mize arrived
from Silverton last night and went
out on today's eastern to Kansas City
on a visit to relatives.
James P. Pitcher. manager of the
Silverton Northern railroad. returned
last night from Denver, and went up
to Silverton this morning.
Mrs, A. r. Garrett of Silverton, who
came In from a visit with eastern
friends a few days ago, left this morn.
ing for Pendleton. N. NJ. to join her
husband.
l.. Greek and wife returned yester
day from brief visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. Stewart Baker of Shiprock, leav.
Ing for Duluth. Mimi, on this morn
ing's eastern.
Mrs. X. Luttrell OF Silverton. Who'll
has been staying in Durango for a
change Of altitude. departed for Pa.
sosa Springs this morning to visit her
sons for time.
The bayfield, and neighborlng
schools will hold declamatory con.
est this evening In bayfield,, at w.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

It IL = common custom to hurl crit
icisns at the rich because Of their
extravasancs. Hstty Green has nsvsr
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

DR.. w. w. McEwen left for Arboles
today, to attend Bert Briggs, who is
said to be very i'll.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08
LOCAL NEWS.
tFrom Thursdays Dally)

Mrs. o. S. Galbreath. Jr. returned
to Juanita today after spending three
weeks In our city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

II the citizens movement results In
naming high class men for office the
voters will be well pleased.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

George McEwen was a returnims1
passenger from Phoenix, Ariz.. last
night. where he spent the winter on
account of his health. He left this
morning for his home at Cortez, Mr..
McEwen was a guest of the Palace
over night.
Call and get an ice cream soda at
Richey's. The soda fountain is open
ard there is big variety of flavors
to chose from. All kinds of ice cream
soda and all kinds of ice cream. Spe.
cial attention given to family orders
for ice cream.
Fred Joy, the popular collector for
leave for Denver about the 18th of Tie
month. having been transferred to .hc
main office. Mr.. Joy is invariably
pleasant and accommodating and -
shall all be sorry to see him go.~
Tonight and Sunday the Electric
Tbeater company will present the Ma.
tional league championship baseball
game between the Cubs and Tigers at
the National ball grounds in Chicago.
The picture shows all the big players
of the league and names them. A
very large sum was paid for the privi.
lege of taking the picture.
Mart German, who has been in the
city for several days on business. de.
parted for his home near Cortez today
Mr.. German says the valley was never
looking better. They are ready to
commence seeding. Land around Cor
tez is all being located with the inten.
tion Of prospecting for oil. The Mon.
tezuma valley is surely going some.
They evidently believe in boosting
now eterpally and forever!
| C. A. Meadows was an arrival from
Pennington this morning with J. D.
| Clark to look over some land wiil4
view of purchasing. Mr.. Clark, the
hustling real estate man from Farm
ington arrived with his family last
night from Canon City. his fofSf,r
home. He said two emigrant trains
with stock and implements would ar
rive shortly. Mrs. Jimmerfield of Can.
on City was also in the party. Her
husband was following on one of the
above mentioned trains. Mr.. Clark
said he had just bought the Dunning
ranch above Aztec for 100000. The
party were guests of the Southern last
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08
(From Saturdays Daily.)
SOCIETY.
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Mrs. James A. Pulliam was hostess
at a pleasant party Wednesday after
noon There were two tables of six
hand euchre. Mrs. Oaks was the win
ner of the first prize and Mrs. Ball
reich of the consolation. Delicious
refreshments were served. Those
present were: Mesdames l.. Johnson
j. Parsons, Gogarty, Mollette, Oaks
Ballreich. Potts, Buchanan, AL Ber-
nard,, Gutschal. Shaw, and Miss Ev-
arts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

from q purchasing trip oil spring anu
summer goods.
Joe Woods of the Gallotti Insurance
company went to Hesperus this morn
ing on business.
The county commissioners yester-
day appointed p. S. Taylor county hor-
ticultural inspector.
James Clarke. ex-sheriff of Monte
yuma county, and a prominent ranch
man. returned to Cortez this morning
Mrs. William Robins returned to her
home at Porter today after spending a
week with her sister. Mrs. Thomas
Harper.
John II. Werkheiser, cashier of the
First National bank of Silverton, came
down last night and left this morning
for Denver.
j. r. Slavens and L. Z. White of
Aztec were in town over night on
business. They departed for home
this morning.
Mrs. r. B. Newcomb came In from
the ranch at Allison last night, and
will be In the city for several days
on business.
Mrs. Jane Tharp and little daughters
were passengers to Mancos this morn.
ing on business. They expect to re-
turn Saturday.
Mrs. ]. NJ Rogers of Pennington
stayed over night at the Palace on
her way to Denver for visit with
friends. She was an outgoing pas.
senger on today's eastern.
Miss Jessie Egley was guest of the
Palace over night, arriving from Sill.
verton-where she visited friends-on
the evening train. She continued to
her home in Denver today.
Miss Edna Ambold is home from
Denver where she took course In
business college. In few days she
will commence her new duties as ste
nographer for District Attorney Lane.
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Mrs. ]. w. Kight departed for her
home at Pennington on today's Red
Apple line. She returned yesterday
from Florida where she attended the
funeral of her sons wife. Mrs. Lloyd |
The Eagles are planning to give
grand ball on the evening of March
&c at Red Men hall. Committees have
been appointed who will see that all
arrangements for the evenings en-.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Mrs. w. Thompson returned to Do.
lores this morning after a pleasant
visit with relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

o. w. hall. A splendid program has
been arranged, consisting OF declama.
tions. songs and music by the band
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

| MIS-. w. thompson returned to Do
lores this morning after a pleasant
visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. C. Street left this
morning for Salt Lake where they will
make their future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Smith returned
to their home at Chama this morning
after spending month in town
David Swickheimer came In from
Rico last night and left for Denver 70.
day to meet Mrs. Swickheimer.
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Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Turner. and Guy.
were passengers to Denver this morn
ing on vacation trip of about ten
days.
Mrs. Frank Eldredge departed this
morning for Vancouver, British Co.
lumbia, where she will visit her sister
for several months.
II. Lugg came in from Cripple Creek
last night. Mr. Lugg went up to S.l-
verton this morning to take a position
at the Silver Lake mine.
Tim Carr. the well known sheep
man. was an arrival last night from
Pagosa Junction. He expects to stay
over day or two on business.
MT. and Mrs. Louis Greek OF Duluth,
Mimi. arrived last night and departed
this morning for Shiprock to visit Mr..
and Mrs. Stewart Baker for few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith and daugh.
ter. Mrs. Anna Newman. went to Az
tee today to visit friends for a couple
of months. on account OF Mr.. Smiths
health.
John Bailey of Silyerton, who has
been guest of the Palace for several
days. went to Trimble Springs this
morning to try the baths for rheu-
matism.
Mrs. II. S. Ashenhurst and son ar.
rived last night from Colorado Springs,
Mr.. Ashenhurst meeting them here.
They all left for the oil fields at Bluff
City this morning where Mr.. Ashen.
hurst is interested.
A. N. Jackson OF st. Louis arrived
last evening from Denver. Mr.. Jack.
son went to Pennington this morning
to look after some land belonging to
the Frisco railroad. whose interests
he is representing.
The stork brought fine nine pound
boy to the home OF Mr. and Mrs. Sam
Warner at 11:45 last night Both
mother and child are doing beautifully
Papa and grandpapa think he's the |
finest baby that ever was.
un~l n
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08
lFrom Fridays paily.l

Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Stein are home
from a purchasing trip of spring and
summer goods.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

terday morning to Cedar Hill. for Al
fred Graves, an old timer OF San Juan
who died day before yester-
day. Mr.. Graves was 10 years of age
and leaves 4 wife and family Of grown
children.
Miss Gaines and Mrs. J. P. Wallace,
who have been visiting their rela-
tives in Durango, the Animas valley
and Pennington. left for their home
at Colorado Springs today. They VIII
stop over for about week at Ala
mosa to visit their sister, Mrs. c. NJ
Ball.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Clark, the well
known colored family who have been
good citizens of Durango for many
years, left this morning for Alcade,
N. NJ, for the benefit of Mr. Clark's
health. Their friends trust that the
trip will be beneficial, and that he
will return fully recovered.
o.
Mrs. W. Goeglein and baby is ex-
pected to arrive about the end OF the
week. from Santa Barbara. Mexico. on
a visit to her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Florence O'Driscoll Mr.. and Mrs.
Goeglein are now in Vera Cruz on
their way here, leaving the City Of
Mexico several days ago. Mr.. Goeg-
lein accompanies his wife as far as
El Paso. Tex.
Mr.. and Mrs John Dillon returned
to Silverton this morning. They were
in town yesterday to attend the fu-
neral of Charles Johnson, a late en-
ploye of the Iowa Mining and Milling
company, who died few days ago of
stomach trouble at Ochsner hospital.
The funeral took place at 2 o'clock
yesterday The dead man leaves ,
wife and four children in Sweden. A
relative here.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Baxter and
family arrived from Blanco last night
where Mr.. Baxter has been working
his teams on the Citizens ditch. They
left this morning for Fruita. where
they own a ranch. Mrs. Baxter will
then visit In Newcastle for a time
and then go on to Denver. where Mr.
Baxter has a contract with Kirkpat
rick Bros. who are building the new
Union Pacific railroad out Of Denver
Mr.. Baxter shipped fifteen teams tc
Denver this morning.
The funeral of Mrs Lloyd Hunts
man at Florida yesterday was largely
lattended. A great many people wen
out from Durango, and there was {
large attendance from Pine river ant
the Florida The dead woman was SC
well known and had so many friends
that it was but natural they should
take their last opportunity of show
ing their regard. The Hood schoo
house was packed with friends of tn,
departed and from fifty to seventy-fiv,
people stood outside, being unable tt
get in Interment was in the cemetery
at Florida.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Miss Elizabeth Real entertained
Thursday evening at cards in honor
of her aunt, Miss Kate Real, who has
been visiting the family for a week
or two from La Plata, N. NJ. The
company played progressive Might've,
there being four tables. Light re-
freshments were served. After re-
freshments the guests enjoyed listen
ing to some fine music furnished by
some of those present
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Joe Woods of the Gallotti Insurance
company went to Hesperus this morn
ing on business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

The county commissioners yester
day appointed p. s. Taylor county hor
ticultural inspector.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Lee of Hermosa
entertained some thirty-four of their
friends at Trimble last night. Cards
was the principal amusement, five
hundred being the game played. At
~ fine supper was served, the party
breaking UP at late hour.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Mr.. and Mrs. d. C. Street left this
morning for Salt Lake where they will
make their future home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

terday morning to Cedar Hill. for Al
fred Graves, an old timer OF San Juan
county, who died day before yester-
day. Mr.. Graves was 10 years of age
and leaves \ wife and family Of grown
children.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Smith returned
to their home at Chama this morning
after spending a month in town
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Joe Prewitt came in last night from
Denver and left for a business trip
to Pennington today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Henry Bollinger and DR.. A. ].
OLeary came in between and 5
o'clock yesterday morning with T. j.
Crowds, manager of the Tomahawk,
who was suffering from the effects OF
broken leg. The accident occurred
on Wednesday as Mr.. Crowds was
on his way down from the mine on
snowshoes and carrying a sack of ore
on his back. He was but short
distance from the Tomahawk when
one of his snowshoes. which was a
poor one, caught and bent, whirling
him around and throwing him in such
a manner as to snap the bone of the
right leg Just above the ankle Henry
Bollinger drove the injured man down
from La Plata, DIR. O'Leary accom-.
panying them from Hesperus. Mr..
Crowds was taken to Mercy hospital
and is getting along very nicely. Mr.
Bollinger and DR.. O'Leary both return.
ed home this morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

James Clarke. exsheriff of Monte
yuma county, and prominent ranch
man, returned to Cortez this morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Mrs. William Robins returned to her
home at Porter today after spending a
week with her sister. Mrs. Thomas
Harper.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08
ioyment are carefully planned and
faithfully carried out.

Mrs. A. r. Garrett arrived on last
nights eastern from Maryville, Mo.
where she spent four months with
her parents. Mrs. Garrett is staying
at the Palace until her husband ar
rives from Pendleton, N. NJ. after
which she will go on to Silverton. her
home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Miss Gaines and Mrs. J. p. Wallace
who have been visiting their rela
tives in Durango. the Animas vale,
and Pennington. left for their hom'
at Colorado Springs today. They vii
stop over for about week at Ala
mosa to visit their sister, Mrs. c. NJ
Ball.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Rev. Father Callahan was a pas
senger to Hesperus today.
JEFF Keith. the sheep man returned
to camp near Ignacio this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

John II. Werkheiser, cashier of the
First National bank of silverton, came
down last night and left this morning
for Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

Hood 4 Annss shipped c.sket yes
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

David Swickheimer came In from
Rico last night and left for Denver 70
day to meet Mrs. Swickheimer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

s. R. Coon, county superintendent of
schools for San Juan county. N. NJ,
and principal of the Aztec schools,
came in on last nights Red Apple to
meet his father, w. F. Coon. who ar
rived last night from Armitage, Colo.
The latter accompanied his son to
Aztec this morning for visit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-08

The stork brought a fine nine.pound
boy to the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Warner at 11:45 last night. Both
mother and child are doing beautifully
Papa and grandpapa think he's the
finest baby that ever was.