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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11
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The Reading club will not meet this
week.
Walter Stewart of silverton went
to Aztec today.
r. p. Holt came In last night from
Pagosa Springs.
A. c. Kimball of Mancos is ia the
city today on business.
Thomas Petty of Porter was Du
range visitor last night
]. A. Laughren. the ex-hotel man, Is
visitor from Florida mesa.
Jack Bryan, mining man from
| Silyerton, departed for Denver today
| James BURNER OF Manhattan. Kans.,
went to Dolores today to look for
land.
Supt. p. B. McAtee was in town
over night, leaving for Alamosa this
morning.
Attorney Charles A. Johnson went
to Dolores this morning on brief
business trip.
Miss Grace Dalton OF Aztec was
| passenger to Denver today for
lengthy visit.
Mrs c. Hafling of Florida mesa, who
was in the city over night, left for
home this morning.
Jacob LII of Silverton, who has
been staying at the Palace for few
weeks, departed for Denver today.
l.. G. Eakins and F. d. Baker of
the American Smelling & Refining
company arrived from Denver last
night.
Mrs. =. H. Stubbs and daughter,
Miss Rena, arrived from Mancos last
. |
business.
A. Jones and wife Of wyk6ffS. Nifnn,
we're passengers to Aztec this morn
ing. They are looking around la
search of land.
Charles Pearson, Jr., went to Do
lores today. Been in town for
change of scenery and to get some
home cooking.
E. ]. Miller. who has been in the
city for a day or two having his eyes
treated, returned to his home at Park
view. N. M. today.
, Attorney /. Mather of Silverton was
an arrival last night from the San
Juan capital. and left for Aztec today
on business trip.
County Commissioner Conrad Refs
ter departed for his home in Hay
gulch this morning. The board has
edjourned until April 6.
Mrs. Maud Nichols was a returning
passenger to her home at Cedar Hill,
, today after two months visit with
her sister, Mrs. b. Dominic.
E. NJ. Ewett and Henry Eagan ar.
rived from Alamosa last night, and
departed to Pennington today. The
gentlemen are land seekers.
Mrs. Dora c. White left today for
short visit in Thompson's park. after
which she will go on to Mancos for n
day or two. Just pleasure trip.
Life is too short to spend In abis-
ing some one in the same business
as yourself. If you have the goods
people are pretty sure to find II out
Leslie w. Smith, ex-county superin-
tendent of schools for Archuleta coun.
ty, came in last night from Pagosa
Springs. Mr.. Smith is staying over
today.
Ernest Hoffman, proprietor of the
Hoffman house in Silverton, came
down last night, and continued TO
Denver this morning on a brief bust
ness trip.
Jacob Brinker and wife came in
from Shelbyville. Ia. last night on
their way to Dolores where they have
purchased land and Will make their
future home.
ED Hudson, manager of the Glad
stone railroad. was an outgoing pas.
senger on today's eastern bound for
California, to join his family. who ara
spending the winter there.
I NJ
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

The property towners on Lemon
street. In New York city have peti-
toned to have the name changed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

The mining outlook Is brighter than
u year ago. And the La Plata district
ia coming to the front In fine shape.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

We are living in the garden spot Of
Colorado. and Colorado is the garden
spot OF America.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

The electrical machinery at the
great mill of the Silver Lake Mines
company, has been completely over
hauled and repaired during the past
month, and everything is in readiness
for the resumption of operations, as
soon as the new shells for the heavy
rolls arrive. They are on the road
and are expected in every day. As
soon as they are In place the ponder.
Gus machinery will be put In motion
and the old activity of two years ago
will again be in evidence. The bins
are bulging with the large amount OF
ore accumulated from the various
leases at the mines, during the period
of repairs and large amount has also
been stored in the slopes and levels.
The famous old producer is rapidly
rounding into shape under the direc-
ton of Manager Stockder for one Of
the most active periods in its history.
1t Is predicted by those most familiar
with the prevailing conditions that II
is bound to flourish, greater than ever
under the present leasing system and
new plans of development as outlined
by the management,-Stan
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

n. Herald for all u. ..v..
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

Leslie w. Smith, ex-county superin-
tendent of schools for Archuleta coun.
ty, came in last night from Pagosa
Springs. MIR. Smith is staying over
today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

Ernest Hoffman, proprietor of the
HOFFMAN house in Silverton, came
down last night, and continued to
Denver this morning on brief bust
ness trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

Life is too short to spend in ablis-
ing some one in the same business
as yourself. II you have the goods
people are pretty sure to find II out
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

Mrs. Dora C. White left today for
short visit in Thompson's park. after
which she will go on to Mancos for n
day or two. Just pleasure trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

VIII Crooke, proprietor of the
crooke & Fuller Hardware company of
siiVerton, came down from home last
nisnt and went to Denver this morn
Ing TO spend a week or two with his
vile. who il spending the winter there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

The men who have been east this
winter getting money to develop their
mining properties report better sue
cess than usual and indications point
The Tom Moore win be worked to its
full capacity and this property will
employ a large force of men both in
development and production. The Con-
tinental Mining company are also max.
ing arrangements for a busy summer
and expect to be on the shipping list
before the summer is over. The Gold
Mines and Power company, the Aller-
ton Mining company, the Flagstaff, the
Mountain Queen, the Henrietta and a
dozen others will be worked vigorous.
ly while the semi.producing mines
Will be made to yield their quota to-
wards the general output of the coun-
ty. NJ. t. Chestnut and others have
just organized company to operate
In the Red Mountain district and ex-
pect to open up another San Antonio
WIN the old producers, the new pro-
ducers and many prospects being
worked the San Juan will forget about
the winter of 1909 and will begin to
talk of the mining boom for the sum.
mer of 190s.-Silverton Miner.
An old captain and his mate went
into restaurant near the docks and
ordered dinner. The waiter placed a |
plate of curious liquid before them.
Il say. young fellow. what's this
stuff" shouted the captain.
Soup. SIR" replied the waiter.
Soup shouted the old sea dog.
Soup? Bill"-turning to his mate
just think of thatl Here you and
me have been sailin' on soup all our
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

E. M. Ewett and Henry Eagan ar
rived from Alamosa last night, and
departed to Pennington today. The
gentlemen are land seekers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

Jacob Brinker and wife came in
from Shelbyville. Ia. last night on
their way to Dolores where they have
purchased land and Will make their
future home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

Mrs. Maud Nichols was returning
passenger to her home at Cedar Hill.
today after a two months visit with
her sister, Mrs. b. Dominic
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

County Commissioner Conrad Refs
ter departed for his home in Hay
gulch this morning. The board has
adjourned until April s. 50
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

Ed Hudson. manager OF the Glad
stone railroad. was an outgoing pas.
senger on today's eastern bound for
California, to join his family. who ara
spending the winter there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

E. ]. Miller. who has been in the
city for day or two having his eyes
treated, returned to his home ut Park
view. N. M, today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

Attorney /. Mather of Silverton was
an arrival last night from the San
Juan capital. and left for Aztec today
on business trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

Charles Pearson, Jr., went to Do
lores today. Been in town for II
change of scenery. and to get some
home cooking.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

d. e. Carmichael and wife and Mrs.
w. II. Crocker returned last night
from trip to Chicago. They went
up to silverton this morning. Mr..
carmichael is connected with the Gold
King Mining company at Gladstone.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Garrett were
arrivals from Pendleton. N. NJ, last
night and continued to their home
in Silverton on this mornings train.
They registered at the Palace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

Mrs. =. H. Stubbs and daughter,
Miss Rena, arrived from Mancos last
night Mrs. Stubbs is here on court
business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-03-11

The Merry Cobbler drew fair
crowd last night, in Red Men hall
Had the weather been better. and had
there been more time to advertise the
show they would doubtless have play.
ed to large house.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28

grew stronger, and within three months
l was perfectly we'll woman.
81 want this letter made public to
show the benefit women may derive
from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound."-Mrs JOHN G. MoLDAN,
2l15 Second St., North, Minneapolis,
MINI.
Thousands of unsolicited and genu-
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Women who suffer from those dis
tressing ills peculiar to their sex should
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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28

The equal suffrage contingent was
happy Thursday through the action
of the senate in passing their resolu-
ton for limited woman suffrage,
granting such provisions to all women
who pay taxes.
The resolution was adopted without
debate, and with only half dozen
votes being recorded against it. In
dications are for favorable house &C
ton.
The only feature bill introduced to-
day WIS that of Erickson for state
hail insurance through the state in
surance department, and the appro-
priation bill asking for 100000 to
complete new capitol and grounds.
Both houses adjourned until Wednes-
day of next week.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28

The legislature in joint session
Wednesday, declared Coo I. Crawford
of P''"on elected as United States
senator for the term ending March
d. 1915. After the election was an
nounced Mr.. Crawford addressed the
legislature and in short talk thank
ed all who had assisted in giving him
the high position and declared that he
bore no malice for anything which
had been said or done in the recent
holly contested campaign.
The house passed the Mcdonnell
two-cent rate bill after a warm dis.
cussion, in which a few members
were pleading for delay, but all but
three voted for the act. Both houses
have now enacted such bills, but none
has passed either branch.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28
HERMAN BiLLlk'S LIFE SPARED.

Sentence of Death Is COMMITTED to
Life Imprisonment by Gov. Deneen.
Springfield, Ill.,, Jan. "a. = Gov.
Charles S. Deneen last night com
muted to life Imprisonment the SEN
tence of death which had been pro
nounced on Herman Billik Of Chicago
who was condemned to hang for the
murder Of Mary Vrzal, whom he poi
soned, with other members Of the
family, it was charged.
The communication is made on rec
ommendation of the state board of
pardons, after the supreme court had
refused to interfere, saying that the
record showed no reversible error and
affirming the judgment Of the crimi-
nal court Of Cook county.
Says Testimony Was False.
The state board of pardons, in max
ing the recommendation to Gov. De-
neen for communication Of sentence,
says that after the final action OF the
supreme court, Jerry Vrzal, brother
of Mary Vrzal and one of the princi-
pal witnesses for the state at the
trial Of Billik, appeared before the
state board Of pardons at the hear
ing of the petition for Billik's pardon
aud swore that all his testimony at
the trial against Billik was false, ex-
cept as to some unimportant facts.
The state beard Of pardons is OF
+,e opinion that, owing to the state,
vent Of the jurors that they were in
1uenced to jnfiict the death penalty
Y Il e testimony of Jerry Vrzal as to
certain facts, which we're not testified
by ctrer witnesses, the jury would
OF have inflicted Tire death penalty
= 7"rrv Vrz2l's testimony had been
iratea during the trial instead OF
Gte.wa. d.
Recommends Communication.
II" t?i2] ild e, in communication
. lie state -oard Of pardons, rec
oin1rcnIs on mutation of the sen
~c-cc SO ing that the enforcement OF
he 3eath cnalty, under the circur
tances OF Jerry Vrzal recanting his
testimony at tie trial, would not, in
| bis judgment. meet with general ap
protection Gov. Deneen scvera
months ego granted Bilil1 a reprieve
until the supreme court could review
| the case. Last month Lieut. Gov
| Sherman, in the absence OF Gov. De
neen in Washington, granted Billil
! another retrieve until Jan 20.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28

f1cers Of the navy In the care Of ma
in the house yesterday during the
consideration of the naval appropria-
ton bill, with the result that an
amendment was adopted requiring
the secretary of the navy annually to
report to congress those instances
where more than 100000 Is expended
for repairs.
After futile efforts to obtain legisla-
ton looking to the restoration of ma
rines aboard ships, an amendment
was agreed to prohibiting the pur-
chase Of powder manufactured and
sold in violation of the Sherman
antitrust law.
The bill was still pending when the
house at 4:44 p. m. adjourned.
Washington. Jan. 23.--Exactly as
reported by committee the naval pro-
gram for the fiscal years 1910 was
yesterday adopted by the house of
representatives and the naval appro-
priation bill was passed. The op-
ponents of the bill found themselves
in hopeless minority. The only
vital alteration made in the measure
was the striking out Of the provision
restoring marines to naval vessels.
The aggregate amount appropriated
by the bill is $155, 100000.
Feb. IL next was yesterday declar-
ed to be special legal holiday, and
a survey and plans for a highway
from Washington to Gettysburg, to
be known as The Lincoln Way" as
a memorial to Abraham Lincoln, was
provided for by joint resolution
passed by the senate, after an extend
ed debate.
Final action was also taken on the
legislative, executive and judicia
bill, the senate refusing by vote OF
Al to q to fix at $4,000 the salary
of the president. previously increased
by an amendment to 100000.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28
ENTIRE BLOCK is BURNED.
Six Principal Buildings of Unity, Wis.
Are Destroyed.

Eau Claire, Wis, Jan. "a. = Fire
broke out in Button & Mumbrue's
hardware store at Unity and made a
clean sweep from the postoffice to the
corner north The burned buildings
were Kop's hotel, furniture saved !;
Ewert's saloon, stock saved; Button
& Mumbrues hardware store, total
loss: Fritzs feed store, total loss; l.
H. Cooks printing office, entirely
burned; Zell Bros dry goods store,
everything burned, the family barely
escaping without clothing; Weide's
meat market, total loss. The aggre.
gate loss Is estimated at 100000; in
surance about one-third this amount
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28
SKIN ERUPTION CURED.
Was So Sore, Irritating and Painful
That Little Sufferer Could Not Sleep
Scratched Constantly.
cuticurs's Efficacy Clearly Proven

When about two ard a half years
old my daughter broke out on her hips
and the upper parts of her legs with a
very irritating and painful eruption Ii
began in October; the first l noticed
was little red surface and constant
desire on her part to scratch her limbs
She could not sleep and the eruptions
got sore, and yellow water came out
OF them. l had two doctors treat her
but she grew worse under their treat
ment. Then I bought the Cuticura
Remedies and only used them two
weeks when she was entirely well
This was in February. She has never
had another rough place on her skin
and she is now fourteen years old
Mrs. R. R. Whitaker, Winchester
Tenn, Sept. %, 1902
Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Solo Props, Boston
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28
sTuRels MURDER TRIAL SET.

sturgis, S. D., Jan. 22.Oscar ia
cobs, charged with killing Elba Rob-
erts here Monday night, was arraign-
ed yesterday afternoon and asked for
two weeks stay until he could get
his attorney here from Watertown,
which was granted. The hearing was
set for Feb. 3. Jacobs is firm in his
assertion that the young woman shot
herself with a revolver she took from
his pocket.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28
President Answers Foraker.

Washington, Jan. "a. - President
Roosevelt yesterday sent to the sen.
ate a response to Senator Forakers
resolution calling upon the secretary
of the treasury for an itemized state
ment of expenditures from the SO,
100000 war deficiency fund. This
statement was not made public.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28
The Truth About PaunchIns.

please, suh," asked little Ephr'm of
his Sunday school please,
sub, huccome Pontius plate got SIGH
er curious name?"
"Paunch'ius Plate, ma boy" Mr..
Blackburn replied with profound dig
nifty, was so called because he wuz
man OBJ generous propo' tons"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28
Bohemian Workmen Raise Rates.

La Crosse, Wis, Jan. 23.-The ma
tional convention of Bohemian Catho-
lie Workmen yesterday raised insnr-
ance rates two-thirds, with additional
10 per cent increase on hazardous
risks. after a three-day fight.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28

Washington. Jan. 21.-'Ehe Browns
lille affair was aoain before the sen
tie yesterday, Senator Frazier Of
Tennessee speaking in opposition to
the passage of any measure for the
re-enlistmeet of the discharged sol
die!s of the Twenty fifth regiment.
He insisted that the guilt of some
men of the regiment had been estab-
lished beyond any doubt, although
the individuals who had committed the
crime had not been determined
The legislative, executive and judi
cial appropriation bill was under con-
sideration also.
After adopting without opposition
a resolution by which Gov. George r.
Lilley of Connecticut ceases to be a
member of congress, the house of
representatives yesterday proceeded
with the naval appropriation bill.
There were few amendments offered
to the measure, the items under con-
yideration being those of maintenance
and improvements to navy yards, sta.
lions and other public works Of tho
navy.
Washington, Jan. ga debate on
the propriety of increasing salaries of
federal circuit and district judges
consumed nearly the entire time of
the senate yesterday, with the result
that the compensation of the twenty
nine circuit judges was increased
from $1,000 to $4,000, and that of the
twenty-four district judges from
$4,000 to $4,000.
Structures upon the efficiency of Of
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28
The Man Next Door Was Riqht.

Sir" requested the young man, en-
tering with a suit on his arm, eve
brought these clothes for you to press
The man next door says you are q
bird at pressing SUITS
We'll, the man next door is right,
replied the suit presser; "only this
isn't a tailor shop-it's lawyers of
fice!'-Judge.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28
For a True Sport

Keeper Ito Friend Of the Family
If you do see a fox, sir, mind you
shoot 'un, and then just boiler out
Arlington! wounded bird!' an I'll be
round an bury 'un up wi leaves afore
Rnyones any the wiser.-Punch.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28
Rivals,

Eleanor, aged four, was given pen.
MES for Sunday school. Upon her
return from Sunday school mamma
discovered she still held her pennies.
why did you not give your pennies
to the teacher?" she was asked.
Teacher said the money was for
Jesus, and l thought I'd keep mine
for gum.'
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28
Fatiguing.

"You look tired, Johnny. What's
the matter-social duties too much
for you?" said gentleman in Gin.
cinnati elevator the other day, jocose.
ly.
Eyes, SIR" replied the elevator boy,
opening the door at the ninth floor
to let out Mr.. Taft, I've been getting
up a large party"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28
Clear Instance.

Sapleigh Queer fellahs, these
poets. There's the one, for instance,
who speaks Of "an aching void" Now,
how can there be an aching void?
Miss Blunt--Have you never had a
headache, Mr.. Sapleigh?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28
The Real Esperanto.

The English language chronological
ly the polyglot residum of many cen
turtles of conquest and travel, tyranny
and freedom, is rapidly becoming the
universal speech of the world, even
supplanttng French in the medium of
rantO.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28
WANTS HER
LETTER
PUBLISHED
For Benefit of Women who
Suffer from Female Ills
Minneapolis, Mimi was great
sufferer from female troubles which

caused a weakness
and broken down
condition of the
system. l read so
much ofwhatLydia
E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
had done for other
suffering women l
felt sure it would
help me, andI must
say it did help me
wonderfully. My
pains all left mo T
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28
The Objection,

There is young woman as sweet as
can be
Who lives upon nothing save virtues
and tea.
Yes, virtues and tea are the chief of
her diet
But she says it's so dry you would
better not try it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-01-28
PAY CAR BUMPS PASSENGER.
Cook and Six Others Are Injured /
Collision Due to Fog.

Saginaw, Mich, Jan. 90. An en-
CINE pulling a pay car collided with
the rear end of south bound Crane
Trunk railway passenger train from
Bay City yesterday at the suburb Of
Carrollton. Marcus Monitor, cook or
the pay car, was seriously injured ant
six others received lesser hurts. A
heavy fog was responsible for the col
}lision.