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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

The HALEY comet, after being invis,
'pie for seyentyfonr years, has been
sighted by Heidelberg professor, hut
people who do not possess telescopes
will not be able to see II until next
spring. II is sad to think OF the
many famous ones who will have been
forgotten before the plain people ger
a look nj the comet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

King Manuel is going to England FOR
the purpose OF picking out queen
Owing to the fact that he gets n large
share of the taxes collected in Por-
tugal 1t win not be necessary for him
to marry an American heirosa who
wants Il title.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

1t is to be hoped Colorado Repub.
leans win take warning by the re-
sult of last year. We have a Demo.
cratic state administration through
bossism Republicans constituting the
rank and file of the party are inde
pendent and will not stand for trick
cry when they go to the polls.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

All who can should secure copies
of the Denver papers containing Presi-
dent Taft's Denver speech. They will
ind where the president stands on
grasping and oorrupting corporations
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

letter written by ioyer to his
sweetheart 4Ooo years ago ia alleged
10 have been discovered in Egypt We
are inclined to doubt the authonticity
of the discovery II is not mentioned
that blue ribbon was tied around
the letter when it was found.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

According to DIR. Cooks story ii is
easier to get divorce on the north
ern coast of Greenland than at either
Sioux Falls or Reno. A line OF boats
between New York and Greenland
might pay well.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

The schools at Santa Anita. Cal
have been closed So that the children
may pick walnnts. labor being scarce
at that place. School children who re
sret that they do not live al Santa
Anita should be informed that walnut
picking is pretty hard work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Scientists have about decided that
the atmosphere on Mars Is too dry to
support life such as exists on this
planet. Still, we should not hastily
conclude that Mars Is uninhabited
Look at the south. lit is still inMab.
tied in spite of the fact that most of
1t has gone dry. says the Record-Her
aid
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

II Peary intends to read all the
clippings and examine all the car.
toons that Will be ready for him when
he gets back he viii not have much
time to lecture.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

When Miss Anita Stewar. entered
the church to become The bride OF
Prince Miguel of Bragnaza "The Star
Spangled Banner" was played by IA
band of Scottish pipers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

According to DR.. Cooks story. the
town of Etah consists of four canvas
tents. several men, eight or nine wom-
en-, about thirty children and 108 dogs.
The wealth per capita must be very
small there
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Professor Lombroso announces that
crime IL diecaao of He hiood The
professor may be getting ready to go
into business as producer of blood
DurIfer
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

The Herald received telephone
message' this morning from Mr. Pope.
private secretary 10 Senator Guggen-
helm. who visited Durango some weeks
ago, that he had received word from
the commissioner OF Indian affairs that
be continued. the order TO close be-
the Indian school at Fort Lewis would
ing revoked. This is good news and
shows the kindly interest taken in our
affairs by the senator and his assist
ants. There Is no reason why the
Fort Lewis school should not he one
of the largest and best In the west
The Herald feels justified in taking
some OF the credit, but the greatest
local credit for the last move is due
l.. c. Jakway.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

At Annotook the sun shines con.
stantiy from April 23 until Aug. 10. 1t
must be difficult for the captain of a
baseball team that Is being defeated
there 10 have the game called on &C
count of darkness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

The Seattle exposition has more
than paid for itself and still has sew
eral weeks to run. This is likely to
cause general revival in the expo
sition business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Palace last night.
f. d. Baker OF the American Smelt
ing 4 Refining company. was an ar
rival from Denver last night on busl
ness with the local smelter
Fred Goble. the Silverton lumber
merchant. came down from Silverton
yesterday and departed for Pagosa
Springs this morning on business.
Mr. and Mrs L, NJ Fogsin and
Mr.. and Mrs T. w Foggin left for
their former home in Brunswiek. Mo.
this morning to remain permanently.
Mrs. r. Murray was an outgoing pas
senger on today's eastern to her home
in Rockford. III. after a pleasant visit
with her sister-in-law. Mrs. Ellis Rob
erts.
Mr. and Mrs. T. j Ellis of Jones
boro. ART. and children, departed for
home this morning. after brief visit
with City Attorney p. G. Ellis. brother
of the firstnamed.
George s. Backus, mining man
from Telluride, drove In yesterday
with wagon load of ore for the smelt.
er. and departed for Del Norte this
morning via Alamosa.
telegram from Mllt X. Herrick
announces that the Alamosa baseball
team will arrive In Durango Monday
night for series of four games with
Durango during the fair. This news
assures the patrons of the fair excel.
lent games every day
Billy Young will be here to take his
old position at shortstop for the Dn.
range boys. Honskea Will he on the
slab TO assist Hubbard and other play.
ers whose names cannot now be an
nonnced will be secured to strength
en- the Durango team.
Alamosa has strong team, having
won over all the teams In the San
Luis valley, and Durango Will be there
with the goods when Alamosa arrives
Permanent office OF the secretary t.
In the board OF trade rooms, Crystal
block. Mako your entries there untll
Monday morning Monday morning
and up. to Tuesday at 10 o'clock ex-
hihits received at far grounds.
Arrinston's string OF gailopers and
harness horses arrived from Alamosa
this morning. This string is credited
with being among the fastest in the
state,
No passes will be issned except TO
persons whose presence on the
grounds is necessary to attend TO
,tock exhibits. Exhibitors entering an
animal or article for premium are
entitled to a season ticket for the ex-
oeedingly low price OF 75 cents. Don't
ask for IA paHs-the secretary has no
authority 10 issue one TO you except
upon The above conditions
Jesse Hallcr viii arrive Sunday
morning from Maneos with his usual
HIrong contenders in the speed pro.
gram.
During The fair The board of trade
rooms will be open from TO o,
where fair business may be transacted
with the directors or secretary.
Reserved seats for the grand stand
during the fair are on sale at Parsons |
drug store. You may purchase them
there until Monday evening at 9 |
o'clock-Sl.50 for four days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Remarkable as 1t may seem, there
is stlli considerable big game In East
Africa Every few days another ele-
phant or lion Is shot.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

.Iahh T. Vivian has host of friends
and admirers throughout the state
John is power in Republican coun-
ellis. Now let him get on the right
side of the fence-out of the rut thai
brought defeat TO the party last fall
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

A petition is being circulated arol,n,l
town for the reinstatement OF G. A.
Schimitt as agent and A. f. Knapp as
clerk for the Globe Express company.
While We are not Informed as to
whether Messrs. Schmitt and Knapp
would accept the .instatement ii oil.
fered. we are sure that the public VIII
not get any better service than that
rendered during their filling Of the
positions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Durango and this southwest section
escaped the gulf storm which took In
the eastern portion OF the state. With
the heavy frost OF last night indica-
lions are for continued clear weather.
all of which is pleasing to the farmer
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

The Pennington fair is wheer our
people received full benefit for the
money expended. We are sorry more
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

What paradise will result from the
Gnnnison irrigation project. Water Ger
tainly cuts Wide swath in Colorado
even during high water or flood
seasons
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Cook and Peary have served at least
one good purpose. They have caused
the ultimate consumer to temporarily
forget that he is pore. miserable
creetur."
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

1t will be a cordial greeting--that be
tween P.s Idents TAFT and Dlaz at
Ell Paso aid Juarez the middle OF
October
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

A Rio Janeiro paper announces that
Peru and Bolivia have settled their
boundary dispute without going to
war, Have Peru and Bolivio bsen
building big flests Of nrsadnoughN for
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Isaac Brock of Waco. Tex. has Just
died at the age OF III years. accord
ing to records found In the family
Bible of the Brooks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27
away with thls talk ubout ,

Away with this talk about America
tottering like Rome into her grave.
America Is not old, nor Is she decreplt.
she is barely across the theshold OF
youth The Pilgrim spirit that built
nomes, schools and meeting houses in
4. d.tres and does In the far west, the
new United States" Thus spoke Rev
A. Eugene Bartlett Sunday In a ser.
mon In the Church OF the Redeemer.
ipeaking from his observations Oh his
recent western tour. Continuing, he
laid. in part: ''The Irresistible cour
age and indonitable energy Of youth is
present in the farther west. and 1t Is a
national asset that the whole country
may share. .Lis country cannot be
lightly judged by the New England
standard OF culture and conservatism
nor by the standard of the middle
west. The far west must be consider
d as we'll. Our country has room for
;00,000.000. When We have finished
,ur great irrigation projects, we can
AXE care of the overplus of popula-
ion from all the cities in the world"
The Montreal Light, Heat and Power
company has announced that 1t will
engage In the Ice business. obtaining
water from artesian wells and freezing
| t by electric power into blocks of any
| iesired shape and size, so as to avoid
.utting. This is an example which
| night with advantage be followed b5
many smaller plant. Every light
ng plant must be capable Of carry
ng a certain maximum load at the
ime of night when most lights are
use, but for at least eighteen hours
,ut OF the twenty-four the load II
rom half as much In large cities tt
lmost nothing in small country places
where there Is little industrial use o
electrical power, 80 that during thu
greater part OF the day much Of thu
capital invested is earning no divi
dends. The surplus power might jus
as we'll be used In making ice an,
providing another source of revenue
+, particularly as the time when th
peak" load Is OF shortest duratio
comedies naturally with that of tn
largest consumption of Ice.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Persia's ex-shah is to have a PEN
sion of $1S0,000 year. The ''ex" bust
ness is improving in the Old World
You are well taken care OF and don't
get shot al.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

or the 2l.45S automobiles owned In
Ohio about half belong to farmers.
The Ohio country constable should be
willing 10 listen TO reason.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

This is grand and glorious sec
tion. No state in the union presents
as many attractions 10 the settler.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Montezuma county fair will wind up
the fail festivities In this section ol
the state. Durango should send over
Il good representation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

The county commissioners sitting as
Il board OF equalization reduced the
smelter assessed valuation s33,97O on
improvements, leaving a valuation of
$500 900 on the Durango plant. There
were several small reductions in other
lines OF business.
Rev. w. IL. Doggett has moved into
he Gallotti house on Main avenue be
tween Nintecnth and Twentieth streets
in North Durango. formerly owned by
Joe Woods.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

President Taft VIII carry with him
pleasant recollections of his Colorado
visit and hearty reception by the peo-
pie.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

c. c. McMurphy. formerly one of Do
lores' merchants, having managed the
postoffice and store at that place, re-
Gently disposed OF hiss interests and
lea. for his now home in Texas this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27
tFron, Fridays Daily)

Bob Mitchell came down from )Bak-
er's bridge yesterday and left today
with party OF United States geolog.
ical surveyors Tor the Vallecito.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

The county commissioners and coun-
~ surveyors made n trip 10 the Flo
rida yesterday to Inspect the bridges
damaged by the flood and make ar
for repairing them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Mrs. Seth came in from Chamn last
evening on her way to attend the
Pennington fair. She was the house
guest of Mrs. M. Skeen last night, de
parting on the Red Apple this morn
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Was DIR. Cook careful to unfurl at
the north pole an American flag that
contained the proper number OF stars?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

the purpose OF preserving peace with
out permitting the world to hear about
It?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27
The south and west will consume
the apple crop of this section

Sweei memories will exist of Presi.
dent Taits visit. Why not--with such
q smile
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Ever thing points to early work on
the Southern Pacific connecting Du
range with the western world
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Il. A. Norton, who -as been here for
a few days on business pertaining 10
the unwatering OF the Neglected mine,
left on the eastern this morning for
Denver and other points east.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

w. A. Stewart and family came
down from the Idaho last evening,
Mrs. Stewart and the children have
been spending the summer at the mine
and will return TO their home in Pue-
bio this morning. Mr.. Stewart VIII ac-
company them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Fnteen special police have been dep
utized to serve IN addition TO the
regular force on the evening OF Oct.
/, during the masked carnival. There
win be no opportunity for unseemly
performances. Just fun that's all
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

John Conway, formerly roadmaster
years with a railroad In Old Mexico,
came in on last nights eastern and
will stay over for few days at the
Palace to greet his old friends and
look around In Durango. Mr.. Conway
registers from Los Angeles, Cal
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27
tFrom Thursdays Daily,

A. ID Leiner was among the also
went" leaving for the Farmineton fair
this morning. Going on purpose to
gaze at that big pumpkin.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

The baseball season is drawing to a
close and with It the hope of Chicago
again landing the national pennant as
Pittsburg sure has tight grip on the
flag of 1903. And this IS well. Chi.
cago won the past two years and II Is
well to have the honors divIded-it In
creases the interest. In the American
league there Is chance for Philadel
phia but at this writing 1t looks almost
q cinch for Detroit. while Sioux City
appears to have cinch on the West
ara league.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Mel Springer drove In from Bay
field yesterday to meet Mrs Springer.
who arrived last evening from Den
YER where she visited her mother for
a few weeks Mr.. Springer says that
while the Pine fiyer farmers lost con.
siderable grain. the damage from the
floods was not nearly 80 large as
they at first feared We are all glad
to know 1t for what helps one helps
all Mr. and Mrs. Springer left foi
bayfield, this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

w. A. Stewart, manager of the Val
ley View Mining company, went to
Denver this morning with his two lit
grandmother this winter and attend
school Mrs. Stewart and baby will
remain in Durango for the present
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Fred Goble. the Silverton lumber
merchant. came down from silverton
yesterday and departed for Pagosa
Springs this morning on business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Mrs. Bruce Graves returned to her
home at Cedar Hill this morning
Wash Graves Is in Ochsner hospital
and was operated on yesterday. He
Is gct,lng along nicely.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Rev. j. H. d. Hill and wife, former
pastor OF the African Methodist church
have feturned from conference at Pue.
BILE. Rev, Hill was not returned to
he Emery church here. but win ac-
cept another charge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

II. A. Bowman and family came IN
from Little Rock. Ark. last evening
and continued to Dolores this morning
vhers Mr.. Bowman bought land some
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Miss Rosa NJ. Kanipe OF Old Font,
n. c., was an arrival from Lincoln.
N. NJ, last evening to spend the win
ter with her aunt, Miss Hattie Mash
burn of the Strater hotel
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Dan Conway, one of The d. & II
G. conductors who was injured by Il
fall from the lgnaoio bridge some time
ago. writes from Alamosa that he is
beginning to feel like himself again,
aud will soon return TO work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Pete Ward drifted In from his ranch
On Spring creek yesterday afternoon
first trip for about six weeks. Says
he has hay crop garnefed after some
strenuous work and Is taking II easy
for few days. Expects TO return
Sunday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

c. A. Tozer OF the Ames power
plant was an arrival on last nights
Southern ON his way to Denver to put
IN a week or two on vacation trip
Mr. Tozer went out this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Popular Amusements" will be the
subject att he tabernacle this evening
Turn out and listen to what Mr.. Lowry
has to say ON the subject. II he hits
you, turn over new leaf. II not NJ
harm and you simply get the othel
side Of the question.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Reserved seats for the grand stand
drug store. You may purchase them
tnefe until Monday evening at 8
o'cloek-sl. for four days
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

During The fair The board of trade
rooms will be open from to .,
where fair business may he transacted
with the directors or secretary
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Jesse Haller viii arrive Sunday
morning From Maneos with his usual
auong contenders in the speed pro
gram
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Permanent Office OF the secretary t..
IN the board of trade rooms, Crystal
block. Make your entries there until
Monday morning Monday morning
and up to tuesday at 10 o'clock ex-
hihits received at faIr grounds.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

f. d. Baker OF the American Smelt.
Ing 4 Refining company. was an arr
rival from Denver last night on busl
ness with the local smelter
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Mr., and Mrs. Il NJ Fogsin and
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. w. Foggin left for
their former home in Brunswiek. Mo.
this morning to remain permanently
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

w. X. Mason was a returning pas
senger to his home at Lodo this morn
Ing. He said Mrs. w X. Insists on
his staying at home for while. and
he has to obey Instructions. It's
quite refreshing TO see a husband who
Knows how to mindl
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Arrineton's string OF gallopers and
harness horsea arrived from Alamosa
this morning. This string is credited
with being among the fastest in the
state
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-27

Miss f. A Morrison, who has been
in town for a few days from Pagosa
Springs, returned this morning Miss
Morrison was the house guest of Mrs
sam Sloan during her stay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
Art In America

The recent purchase by firm of art dealers in New York of famous col lection of paintings including four Rembrandts, three portraits of Trans Hals, two of the works of Jacob Van Ruysdael, one by Reynolds and eight Boucher panels painted for Mime. Pom -padour-the purchase of this collec- tjon has renewed the alarm in the Old World against the carrying away of works of art to the new world. They begin to think none of their art treas ures are safe against the fat purses that America has to offer. Some coun- tries have attempted to prevent this movement but, as rule, a way can be found to defeat all such attempts. The longest purse continues to take the finest pictures.
 As a matter of world interest why should the pictures of the old oA the new masters be confined to EuiOpe alone? Does not the public tastei in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26

From the Detroit NeWs-Tribune.
 In order to protect their homes from earthquakes many of the natives in tn 6 territory around Chilpancingo and oth- CT towns in the state of Guerrero, Mex leo, live in trees. Some of these tree homes are of a large size and are in geniously constructed. Reeds and and branches of the tree, much in tfs manner that a bird builds its nest ex- cept that the man-house is on a much larger scale. The severest wind seldom loosens 1t from the tree. Where the trees are large and stand closely to- gether houses of two or three roonIi are frequently built in their branch es. These houses also afford protection from the tigers and other wild ami mals which are found in that region in large numbers It is claimed that a tiger will not attack its prey unless it is upon the ground. The prime ob- ject of elevating these houses into the trees however, is to keep them from being shaken down by the severe earthquake which visit the Guerrero territory at frequent intervals. The rocking of the earth gives the trees a swaying motion that does no damage to the houses. In some localities whole villages of these tree-homes are to be seen. None of them suffered damage from the recent earth quakes. which wfeught ruin to the buildings that were located upon the ground
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
IN HOTEL LOBBlES
Great Loss to Alabama.

"The death of Edward B. Mccarthy editor of the Demopolis Times, was great shock to many persons throughout the state" said a former resident of the black belt.
 He was a typical Alabamian of the present day. He not only ably edited one of the best weekly newspapers in the state. but he was a business man with several interests that occupied hls tlme' He had prospered but had not lost any or the good fellowship with his less tortuh- ate friends. He developed spiendlu system of telephones throughout the rlch rural section of which Demopolis Is the center. He took great pride in the hh- provement of his home town and was publie-spirted to the point of over-gen- erousness. Ed Mccarthy loved his fellow man. Ills last piece of newspaper work' writer from a sick bed. was a generous editorial to take the sting from an article which seemed too harsh in controversy with another country paper
 Ed Mccarthy was a delegate to the great conference at Montgomery and was named as a member of the state commit tee from his congressional district. He was suddenly stricken with appendicitis and died upon the operating table.
 Alabama needs 10000 such progressive, loyal state-loving, broad minded citizens as Ed Mccarthy. Hundreds of his friends in the Birmingham district mourn his death with those all over the state and in many statesp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
EUGENE IN HER OLD AGE.

Miss Glider in Putnam's.
 One minute we hear that the ex-Em- press Eugenie will not write her memoirs and the next we hear that she will. As a matter of fact, she won't. She has all lowed some one else to write them how ever. and they will probably be just as interesting as though the manuscript were from her own imperial pen. These memoirs will appear in the pages of an American magazine, whose editor has been after them for the past forty years. I saw, not long ago, picture of the ex- Empress taken in her old age. Her old age, How strange the words sound in speaking of Eugenie. She is always to me the young and beautiful woman of Win terhalters famous painting. It is one of the regrets of my life that I never saw the ex-Empress, whom 1 have had an admiration and affection for, ever since I was a child. I spent a whole week in a hotel in Paris with her once, and did not know it until she had gone. l would much rather never have known it. The so-near- and -yet-so-far sensation is par ticularly exasperating one to me.