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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18
COUNTY POOR FARM

The Herald is not attacking Mercy
Hospital or the charges made for car
ing for the poor, but number of
women of the city have taken the mat
ter up and they are all of one opinion
that hospital is not the place for
the poor, especially those well ad-
vanced In years who are homeless
and friendless. They should have diff.
ferent surroundings. AS to the amount
of money paid for caring for the poor
at the hospital The Herald's figures
were taken from the last official state
ment Of expenses as certified by Coun-
ty Clerk Conroy, which gives the
amount for the last three months, as
81 10000, something over $500 a
month, and The Herald's assertion yes
terday was correct. Mind you this
amount was only for the feeding and
sleeping of the poor at the hospital.
as the county furnishes physician and
medicines on the side. Again the state
ment shows rents paid during the
quarter amounting to nearly 500, to
say nothing oil supplies furnished. The
Sisters are caring for the poor at as
reasonable a rate as il is possible for
them, SO far as we can ascertain. But
this is not the point. The women who
were at the court house yesterday, OF
whom there were sixteen, notwith'
standing the storm. represented sever
al hundred who have expressed them
selves on the subject. They feel that
a county the size and population OF
almost within the city limits. only the
La Plata should have a home for the
poor. And the county owns farm
building is not large enough TO pro
vide Accommodations for those beint
cared for, but $4,000 would remedy
this deficiency and the savings in
wear. or at best two, would permi
this building expense. A small trac
of land will supply the poor with al
the vegetables required the yea
around with few exceptions. The ne
cessary work should be provided D.
those being cared for. Then instea
of costing 500 per person 1t should no
i cost over $40. What family OF five !
| Durango spends 800 Just for food e'
cry month. The $50 1t costs now doe
not provide clothing or a single iuxur!
y And as the morning paper would hav
you believe. this is no covert or dire'
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

| water wagon. And agitation Is spread
ing throughout the northern states. a
large portion OF Ohio and Indiana hay.
ing gone dry, while Illinois and prohibi
tionists of other states are gaining
strength every year. The main argu
ments advanced by the ahti.saloon
people is that saloon men will not
obey the law-that is a large number.
They persistently refuse to obey mid
night and Sunday closing laws and are
apparently able to stand In with the
officials. and this disgusts hundreds
of voters, who would otherwise take
no interest in the fight. but the aver
age man and woman is for the observ-
ace of law. and when saloon interests
refuse TO live up to regulations and
officers are found, who wink at VIOLA
tions. then they argue that the best
thing is to absolutely prohibit the sale
of intoxicating liquors. The Herald has
noted this argument in many places
where fights have waxed warm, and
nine time out Of ten the anti-saloon
people have won just because the sa.
loon men do not live up to the laws re-
gulating their business. 1t is open
and continued violation of law that
finally arouses the people to action,
not only regarding saloon interests,
but In other walks of life. When |
young boys are permitted to roam
the streets at will. frequent pool rooms
and do as they please, greater evil
exists than well regulated saloons |
Nine times out Of ten 1t is the habits
formed in youth that prevail through
life. Parents should be more careful
and stringent and no one under age
should be permitted to visit and en-.
gage in games al public resorts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18
MANY BIG THINGS HAPPENED

Although 1908 was year of finan-
cial depression, many big things hap.
pened.
The receipts at the United States
subtreasury were s2.429,000,0O0, and
the payments were S2,43S,OOO,000.
In 1907 the receipts were s2.457 ,253-
900, or 2S,O00,00O more than in 1908,
ard the payments were s2,471 ,254,000,
or $33,254 more than in 1908.
The exchanges at the clearing
house for the year were $7s.295,Sso,-
256.
The customs collections fell from
$21G, $4,000 in 1907 to s17S,O0O,OOO in
1908
On the stock exchange 163,6O3,6 ,602
shares of listed stocks were sold,
against 15,S79,176 shares In 1907: of
unlisted stocks 29,27i.70s shares were
sold against 37,s56,547 in 1907.
The value of state and railroad
bonds sold in 1908 was s965.133,4 400,
against s513.253,542 In 1907, and s113-
$500 unlisted bonds were sold in
1908 against sis ,52S,777 in 1907
This increase is accounted for by
the enormous amount of giltedged
bonds and other securities that have
been bought up during the year at low
prices by permanent investors. There
were never so many small transactions
recorded on the stock exchange, and
never before were SO many certifi-
Gates OF stock issued for small nun.
bers of shares. This indicates the
large amount of securities that are
passing into the hands of people with
small income.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18
COUNTY COMMISSIONER

The commissioners examined the
county jail this morning and found
the same In good sanitary condition.
Manager Pattison of the Colorado
Telephone Company was interviewed
by the board in regard to rates and
telephone matters.
A number of county poor appeared
before the board. seeking relief.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

The Herald has had the contract
for county printing for the past three
years. This paper has exacted legal
rates, and in turn has given the coun.
ty honest service. confining Its charges
to strict legal specifications and new
er has the county secured three con
secutive years printing at such small
cost to the taxpayers. We believe In
newspapers receiving pay for their
work, but without grating. The Her
aid is proud Of having kept faith with
property owners. who provide the run
ming expenses Of tAe county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

John w. Kern is up against 1t. Last
fall he was defeated by an over
whelming vote, along with Bryan, for
vice-president. He then aspired to be-
come a United States senator and was
again confident of winning. but yes
terday the Democrats of Indiana de.
cided that they preferred some one
else-Benj. F. Shively having been de-
clared the caucus nominee for this
high place. Association with Bryan
has not appeared to be profitable to
any of his running mates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

attack on the Sisters OF Mercy The
Herald or no one else would ask them
To. Keep the patients for Tess than the
present charge, but the county is los
er and a hospital with score or more
SICK all the time Is not the proper
place for such people. Provide place
Where the men. who are on the coun.
ty, can earn something towards their
liVing. 1t is humane TO them and to
the Interests of the people and tax.
paying public. And we are confident
this Is the view of four-fifths of the
people of this county,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

In the woodmen Accident Association
With Headquarters at Lincoln, Nebr.
received the sum of $3770. the full
amount of the claim for 25 days dis
abiement. The money came Jenuary
l2th, which was prompt settlement.
The Herald is willing to wager that
tho Democratic platform which dn.
clared against the pass evil, VIII not
be carried out. 1t would mean the sfy.
ing up of ANNALS by the membersof
the legislature and for them to get on
level with the common people and
pay their fare would be awful, wouldn't
u Mabel!
Miss Mary Prewitt. who has been
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Sam Wall, dur.
ing the absence OF her mother. Mrs.
Joe Prewitt. and sister Heller on an
eastern trip, left for Denver today. On
account of business matters. the ia.
mily will make their home in Denver
for Il time. Miss Prewitt has been a
great favorite in Durango social civ.
cles and her friends regret her de
parture
County Commissioners are In ses.
sion today, Nothing doing OF any i'm.
portance to the general public. w. w.
McAlpine asked to have claim al
lowed which was previously rejected
A. Hill asked for rebate on 1905
taxes, In both cases the board took
the matter under adyisement. A mum.
Der of tax payers at oxford have petit
toned for a road, and this afternoon
County Surveyor Wigglesworth ap.
peared before the board in regard
to the proposed right OF way.
Judge Terry was returning pas
enger on the delayed train from Sil.
verton, which reached Durango at I
o'clock last evening. There we're six
different slides between Durango and
Silverton. Mr.. Terry said, II was a
very interesting trip, with IN element
of excitement about 1t. since YOU never
knew what was coming next There
was fire train crew along, which
was an advantage in expediting mat
ters. The Judge was returning from
a business trip to Eureka.
Mrs. NJ. e Walker, who was in town |
yesterday on land business. returned
to Dolores this morning. She was ac
companied by her son-in-law, Mr.. |. N.
Hmphrey, who is spending a year
In Colorado on account of his health, |
which has been impaired by a long
continued residence in tropical eli
mate. Mr.. Humphreys IS newspaper |
man, staff correspondent for the New
York Herald, for several years In
Mexico and Central America. Mrs. e.
l.. Walker and son will remain In
town for day or two.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

If any one thinks that Roosevelt
will not be heard from after he retires
from the presidency. they viii be nigh
tily mistaken. II the lions permit
him to return to America, look out for
plenty Of ammunition being left over
to keep the Tillmans and the Forakers
stirred up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

It's dollars to doushnuts that when
two years roll around Gov. Shafroth
will be up for denomination by his
party for governor. Honest" JOHN
held onto his congressional job just as
long as possible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18
(From Saturdays Daily.)
The Social Whirl

The North Side Social Club met
this week with Mrs w. b. Alexander
There were two tables of Five Hun
dred" Mrs. George Thompson won the
first prize. a lovely vase. while Mrs.
Buckley was consoled for her bad luck
with a China ornament. Delicious re-
freshments were served.
The Presbyterian church was well
filled at the recital given Thursday ev-
ening by Miss Prewitt assisted by
local talent. 1t was a good. all round
entertainment well worth thep rice of
admission, and we trust realized a
godoly sum for the Southern Methodist
church
Miss Marie SENEGAL opened the pro
gram with a soprano solo. beautiful
appealing selection, "'Twas but rose
bud half awake" OF kind to exhibit
the sympathetic quality OF her voice
A violin solo, Song Without Words
by TchaikoGsky was Miss Goldie Hook
er's contribution to the evenings en-
joyment. The young lady has a good
strong tone, and plays with a good
deal of power and expression for one
so young. Art grows with the growth
and a violinist must be content to pay
the price of long years OF study. II
he would master the technique OF the
most difficult OF instruments. We con.
gratuate Miss Hooker on baving ac-
complished 30 much glready
"Chors," baritone SOLO by Mr. Wm
Lewis was beautiful We have learned
to expect good music always from Mr
Lewis, but Thursday night It seemed
that he was In unusually fine voice.
Miss Bertha Paul's solo "The Night
Has a Thousand Eyes" was exquisite
In its expression OF the tender senti-
ments the words contained Her voice
is rich and full, oharac, listios, " nich
made the selection OF the above pc,
culiarly happy one.
Nor did Miss Prewitt fail OF our
expectations. Those OF us, who have
heard her before noted a more perfect
development OF the characters as she
interprets them. complete merging
Ol nti OWN ptihohaii'y ia e"hs 'i~
portrays. That the audience appreci
ated her excellent work was evident
by the closeness OF their attention
Miss Prewitts selections for the
evening we're very good. The program
was varied to suit all tastes. Her dia
loct readings were exceptional. mos
people giving the palm to An FIX
perience In Matrimony," negro selec
tion. "The Plaidie," a Ccotch piece,
was very sweet, and a child selection
from Riley was cunning as 1t coul'
be. THE Mustard Plaster" In whicl
the small bog is the hero brought dow
the house,
The gem OF the collection howeve
: was cutting from ''The Kentuck
Cardinal" James Lane Aliens exqu
site prose poem. This was easily tn
greatest test of the readers skill an
/, power. Here was demand to ris
to the different dramatic situation
presented: here we're tried her pow
/ ers OF impersonation; here was give
. the opportunity TO express the infinit
shades OF meaning the whimsical bt
T attractive character attempt to col
g vey to each other Here. too. wer
+ wod portraits to paint.
All thir Miss Frewitt succeeded
n doing. We cAnrot add any great'
d praise. or weave finer complimsr
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

Uncle Sam gave 100000 to the
earthquake sufferers OF Martinique
and now contributes sSo0.oO0 TO re-
lieve the victims Of the Italian eatas-
trphe. A great and good friend In need
Is one indeed
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

A bank consolidation talked of in
New York involves capital and sur
plus of S90,000.000 and deposits of
$3.50, 900. This is growing coun-
try and business that is not oppres
sive is certain to be conducted in a
large way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

II is trifle early to determine
the effect of The Republican-Democra-
tic combine in the senate. Strenuous
efforts are being put forth by the
corporationists in the senate to effect
a reconciliation and as the bunch eau
cused together Monday morning the
troubles may be patched up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

Descendants of signers of the De
claration of Independence are forming
society. Ladies who have married
titled foreigners and those who hope
to marry titled foreigners will regard
this as a silly proceeding.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

The Republicans who assisted eight
Democratic senators to pull chestnuts
out of the. fire, should go way back
and sit down after the way the same
bunch handed 1t to the late governors
appointments. A scnrvy trick.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

Last year by the official report So
GIG pensioners died. of whom 34.333
served in the civil war. The highest
number of pensioners on the rolls In
1908 was 1,0O6,053, of whom only half
were soldiers or sailors in the war of
the rebellion. Widows form large
part of the list and the amount they
receive was recently increased one
half
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

The Herald would like to have the
legislature place some limit on cam
paign contributions and expenditure
1t is getting so that to aspire for an
office in La Plata county or Colorado
one must be a millionaire.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

The legislature will confer a favor
upon the people by limiting campaign
expenses to q legitimate proposition.
This can be easily figured. This pay
ing hundreds OF dollars to few indi-
viduals who mako candidates their
prey every election is becoming tire
some. 1t either reduces the income
Of the officeholders or they must graft
to make up the difference.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

The "Unwritten Law" punishment
is all right when parties are caught
in the act. but in the case OF Evelyn
Thaw she was tough one from the
start and was simply a tenderloin IA
vorite. And II Mrs. Hams is guilty
OF conduct alleged by her husband, she
is not lit woman for any decent man
and Hains siauid have given her the
cold shoulder.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

An exchange thinks the man who
got away with 20 pies the other day
at one sitting indulged in thin-con.
sumptive pies, as no one could pos
sibly get away with 80 pies of the kind
mother used to make"
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

An authority on chickens announces
that hen does not put forth her
best efforts as an egg layer until she
is 3 years old. The price of eggs
indicates that something ought to be
done to stop the killing of our hens
during their pullethood.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

Six of the night riders in West Ten
nessee have been found guilty of muir
der in the first degree and two OF
murder in the second degree. When
the punishment fits the crime the
night riding will end.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

county the size and wealth of La
Plata should have some suitable place
to care for its poor. Now that the
question has been raised the people
should insist on something being done.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

Republicans should keep out OF the
Democratic quagmire. The Speer cor
porationists have no more idea Of car
rying out party platform pledges than
anything and the odium should rest
where It belongs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

One of the encouraging signs of the
times is found in the fact that the mum
ber of people who are excited over
the Hams trial is small in comparison
with the many who eagerly devoured
the details of the Thaw case.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

The hope of some Democrats that
the election OF Charley Hughes would
be postponed was out OF reason.
Hughes paid the price-put up the
money that carried Colorado last NO:
vember, and having bought and paid
for his seat, there was nothing left
but to deliver the goods.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

The annual advance in the tax rate
in New York City has just occurred.
But Tammany expects its usual ma
jority in the election of mayor next
November in spite of the Taft plu-
rality in Greater New York.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

A London paper declares that re-
ciprocity treaty between the United
States and Canada will surely oring
about the absorption of the Dominion
by this country. If that should ever
happen what lot of new stars woiid
have to be added to the flag.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

A Pennsylvania man has succeeded
in producing a sausage which Is sixty
seven feet six inches long. He might
be justified In calling it the dachshund
brand
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

1t is safe to say that night riding
Will not be as profitable in Tennes-
see and Kentucky as in the past. Some
of the cut-throats viii think twice be-
fore jumping into the fire.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

The American Locomotive company
is preparing to build a $4,000, 900 fac
tory at Gary, Ind. capable of turning
out 1000 engines year. This is the
first factory of this kind west OF Pitts
blrg
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

A Democrat has been on the board
of county commissioners continually
and the past two years Mr.. Reister
has worked In harmony with the other
members. Mr.. Relster should fee'
proud of being charged by his organ
with standing in with fraud
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

Tillman's answer was very tame. As
Walter Wellman says, it's the end OF
him. He deliberately lied to his col
leagues, and they cannot possibly give
him the same consideration in The
future.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

We wish somebody would make
haste to organize movement for the
purpose of inducing the ground hog
to pursue a safe and sane course this
wear
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

La Plata county was considered ov'
erwhelmingly Democratic few years
ago, but the people rose up In their
might and crushed out Braleyism and
they will resent the action Of the Dem
ocratic board Of commissioners in the
sams way. You can fool the people
mpst Of the time, but not forever.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

Cattlemen should not be misled on
market quotations appearing In the
morning paper. They are not up to
date, but are sent in by mail-or by
freight, hence the sales and receipts
do not take place on the day men
ttonod
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

A Cleveland specialist claims that
insanity is often caused by defective
teeth There is strong probability
that he is mistaken If he thinks his
statement is going to give any com
fort to people. who happen to be suf-
fsring with jumping toothache, says an
eYchanRe
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

When the railroad management
heard that the morning paper was
without dispatches. It imediately
took extra steps to open the road md
rush through a freight train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

To the women belongs the credit OF
showing the cost of keeping the coun-
ty poor at private institutions. The
county should provide suitable gar
ters for the old and helpless.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

In Atlanta the people refer to a sub.
way as an "underpass." 1t is evident
that the people of Atlanta are unwill-
ing to go to good deal of trouble
for the purpose of being different.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

With all the TRADE against him
Roosevelt will retire from the presi
dency with record that cannot be
assailed SO far as personal honesty
is concerned. The few mistakes have
been based mostly on wrong informa-
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

The sentencing of six of the muir
derous night riders to hang and two
others 10 long imprisonment. will have
a wholesome erect in Tennessee.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

The continuation of Daniel L. Sheets
as receiver of the Durango land office
is assured according 20 Washington dis
patches.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

A Buffalo paper says the second in
augural of Gov. Hughes 'is one of the
best speeches he has ever delivered"
What q handsome compliment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

The Herald has large circulation
among the farmers OF the Alison dis
trict, the same as in other portions of
the country. The Herald is published
in the interests of the people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

"The last Warning" must have
worked and the protected interests"
dug up sufficient to satisfy the NAV
of the changeable sheet for the pre-
sent. AL, i
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

The senate Republicans should cut
loose from the Democrats. Let the
waring Democratic factions fight it
out among themselves.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

The Nevada gold mines produced
less of the precious metal than the
Cripple Creek district last year Still
Nevada is receiving the big adyertis-
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

Senator Bourne smokes cigarettes
which cost 81 each. He probably does
not get them out of the box that he
uses In his campaigns.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

Republicans had better withdraw
from an unholy alliance with a few
Democrats and let the majority par
ty go ahead and kill itself off
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

The only argument of a whiskey
soaked editor is idiot, liar, etc. 1t
shows his breeding and ability TO de-
Gently combat argument.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

Let the legislature put a stop to the
pass evil. The railroads as well as the
common people who have to pay, will
welcome the change.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

A state legislature that wastes time
at the start Is certain to find Itself
embarrassed in essential matters as u
session nears the end
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

Our congressional delegation should
be able to do something for the home
steaders of La Plata county. whose
titles have been wrongfully held up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

New York Clty's tax rate was
s1.50 in 1907 and s1.63 in 1908. and will
be $1.77 this year. Tammany is an ex-
pensive taste.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

Durango merchants can be depended
on to sell as cheap as any place in
the country. Cut out The catalogue
house and patronize home merchants.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

The Democrat made bluff to fool
the people that 1t was in favor of the
law being enforced. Just the lame old
election gag
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

Thus far Ambassador Hill has care.
fully refrained from offending Germa-
~ by riding on his bicycle to mar
ket.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

It is said one county in Texas cast
its entire vote for Taft while nearby
county gave its complete vote TO
Bryan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

Tom LOTUS went out on the Red
Apple line this morning to the San
Juan country to look after matters
on the Citizens Ditch
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

There was an earthquake In Indiana
early Thursday morning. The one per
son greatly shocked was John W. Kern
The nomination OF Shively for sena-
tor brought about the disturbance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

A Boston physician has an exagger-
ated idea of prosperity. He recon-
mends that each adult eat dozen raw
eggs daily.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

The rebating of the Coston taxes
was an outrage the voters and taxpay.
ers of La Plata county will not soon
forget.