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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23
THE FLORIDA MESA
IRRIGATION PROJECT

AS stated in The Herald of Satur
day, Attorney A. L. Hopkins Of Chi
cago is spending a few days in Du-
range and vicinity investigating the
Florida mesa irrigation project. This
is the ono which was discussed and
voted down at meeting held during
the summer. being backed by Mr.. Mag
enheimer who is also back of the work
OF Mr.. Hopkins The Herald is fully
convinced that water is the great
wealth of this section and without
water land is almost valueless as a
rule. The formation of an irrigation
district however with the probable
cost Of obtaining water is entirely a
matter for those directly interested to
decide. Personally 1t seems advisable
to secure water when possible, but
we have not figured the cost to each
farmer or the land to be watered. One
thing we do know, that is Mr. Magen.
heimer is able toput through the prop
osition without delay. He has the
money and is working with associates
who have all the capital necessary for
the Florida project and dozen like
Il. The Herald would like 10 see the
enterprise go through believing that
the more land placed under water the
better it is for La Plata county, but as
before stated, 1t is a matter in which
those owning land must take up and
discuss for themselves. giving every
phaze of the proposition careful con-
sideration, every interest being con-
sidered
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

experienced oil man and represents
eastern capital. He Visited Bluh City
two years ago and is fayorably i'm
pressed with the oil possibilities. He
left over the Southern this morning,
We are In receipt Of a copy of the
holiday edition Of the Center Dispatch
now edited by r. q. Rockefeliow. form
erly Of the Psgosa Springs Times-Ob-
server. While Mr.. Rockfeilow was
In the editorial chair the Times-Ob-
served was splendid newsy paper
This number Of the Dispatch is some
what more elaborate. but Is uniformly
excellent and iG attractive in its make
up. 1t would seem from his local
columns that Mr. Rockfellow still has
Q nose for news" From the amount
|of advertising, we Judge that Center
business men have found out that 1t
pays to advertise. Mr.. and Mrs. Rock
fellow are old friends OF Miss Edith
lB. M. Young Of the Herald staff.
In the freight wreck occurring near
Aiamosa at $40 Monday morning,
which delayed the incoming eastern
several hours. NO one WAS injured. ex-
cept Fireman J. w. Bledsoe. who dis
located his left ankle in jumping from
the engine, and sustained few brufs-
es. As already stated. a double head
er east bound freight left Alamosa at
lao with orders to wait at Baldy for
light engine No. 536, which was west
bound. The men on the freight over
looked their orders and went on. with
the result that about $40 Monday
morning they had head end collision
with the light engine. The morning
paper, who never overlooks chance
| for fling at the road, stated this
morning that the fireman was killed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

The Montrose Commercial associa-
tion enjoyed banquet the other night
served by the ladies' OF one Of the
churches. The evening proved profit
able. over 100 attending. Matters Of
interest were discussed and good &
prevailed It would be good thing
Ior Durango II her business men were
TO get together oftener. And the Ia.
dies win provide the refreshments at
roderste COST
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23
INTERESTING ITEMS
FROM ALLISON,

ALLISON. Colo, Dec. 2l.--The past
week seems to have been the coldest
in the history of the Allison settle
ment. Various Thermometers register
ed from seven to twelve below zero, 4
and the light snow covering the
ground gave the country the appear.
ance Of real winter for once.
Chas f. Swick of Bayfield, was IN
Allison and vicinity this week repre-. .
senting the Davis County Nurseries of
Roy. Utah. Mr.. Swick, who is work.
ing in connection with F. f. Quirk of
Durango In looking after this com.
pany's business at this place. REPORTS
a constantly increasing demand for
their products, and anticipates that
a much larger acreage of trees will be
planted here next year than at any
season since the country opened for
development.
Mr.. Bernard Lonne will start small
orchard next season, as will also E,
r. Slabaush and a number OF others
in the immediate vicinity OF town.
Pork RAISING hss~psa%ea quite
profitable industry In this locality dur
| ing the past two years. High prices
and steady demand should prove
strong inducement to more hog rails.
ing in the future.
F. M. Mayn resumed threshing oper-
ations last Saturday on the ranch of
r.. B. Newcomb, after a temporary
shut down enforced by the stormy
| weather. Fred is determined to finish
up the business in this locality at
all hnsards. even If he has to pull
the separator around on sled. Pret
| ty late to be threshing, but those who
were unable to thresh and ship their
grain some weeks ago are congratulat
| Ing themselves on a much better mar
ket awaiting them when they are
ready to ship.
Miss Gracia Howe and Miss Cassie
Scofield were business visitors In Du
range the last OF the week, returning
home Saturday morning.
M. c. Gentry returned Sunday morn
ing from few days visit with friends
at Cedar Hill and Durango.
| ]. r. Neal came near sustaining SER
ious injuries last week while roping
a steer. By some mishap he was
pulled from his horse and dragged
over the frozen ground for consid
cradle distance at lively speed, He
was fortunate enough. however. to es'
cape from the tangle with only n few
| scratches and a bruise or two to re
mind him of the accident.
Clyde Scogin returned from Colo
rado Springs Saturday night for a
two weeks vacation from school du-
! tes. Clyde is one of our promising
young men in attendance al the Cut
Ter academy this year.
MIR. and Mrs. E. B. Hutchison of
TIFFANY were Allison shoppers on Sat
urday. Mr.. Hutchison is employed on
the construction Of the Linebarger
buildings at Tiffany.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Rencher and
Mrs. C. F. Pargin of the Spring Creek
district were among the Christmas
shoppers in Allison this week.
Advice from 8. L. Buck. who left
there recently for an extended eastern
trip. is to the effect that no will enter
the Trenton School Of AuctiOneering
at Trenton. Mo-, Jan. /. with view
to adopting that somewhat bolsterous
but profitable calling" as profes-
sion. HIS many Allison friends wish
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

The conviction Of the New York ice
trust coincident with the conviction OF
Morse, its organizer and controller
may explain to him why he has been
the scapegoat of high finance. as he
claims. In the public rage and re
sentiment arouse by that trust and
Its operations Morse became an easy
mark
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23
xatie-What a lovely ring!

Katie-What a lovely ring!
Matie--Isn't It, This ring was given
me on my twenty-frst birthday.
Katie-Really7 Why how well pre-
served 1t is--it's hardly bit worn!
Cleveland Leader.
Crawford-Why does your wife want
to move?
Crabshaw-She happened to see a
house with two more closets in It
Puck
"He,.ls suffering terribly. His teeth
are locked up lightiy.'
Heavens. is 1t lockjaw?"
"No, they're In q safe and he can't
eat anything until he gets them out"
st. Louis Star.
Have you read Dobbley's last
poem?"
81 hope SO, but am afraid not"
-Harper's Weekly.
Agnes sat playing bridge all the
afternoon with her back to a glorious
mountain view"
Yes. She is president OF our Back
to Nature club."--Life.
Lady shopper--I am looking for a
suitable Christmas present for gen.
tleman.
Clerk-What il your friends occu-
patton?
Lady shopper-He Is an undertaken
Clerk-An undertaken. Let me show
you nice berry set.-Bogton Tran
script.
me no speakee Chinese yclly well.
explained the hostess on welcomine
the distinguished visitor from tho
Flowery Kingdom.
mo matter" responded the latter
Il can converse in English. Wash
ington Herald.
she-How far can your ancestry be
traced?
He-weli. when my grandfather re
signed his position as cashier of q
county bank they traced him as. fal
as China, but he got away.-Pittsburf
Observer.
He-Do you believe In the higher
education LOT girls?
She-Oh, my. yes. I'm taking les
sons In aviation already. ."-Bostor
Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Fifteen suicides In Topeka since
the first OF October have been attrib-
uted to "despondency" by the news
papers. No doubt 1t would relieve the
monotony somewhat IL excess of joy
would drive few to self-destruction
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Vice President Sherman complains
because he recently was unable to ge,
a check cashed without being identi-
fed. He should let his chin whiskers
grow and wear cigar Tilted at an
angle Of so degrees.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

The American Breeders association
declares for a law prohibiting mar
riaee among all but those absolutely
fit. morally. mentally and physically"
This. at least. would soon end the di.
vorce evil by making new marriages
absolutely impossible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

New York's new municipal building
is to cost $7b00,OO0. according to the
specifications. We feel sorry for New
York If she seriously believes she is
going to get the work done for the
amount OF money called for in the spe-
cifications.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Let those who are blessed with suf-
ficient of this worlds to make them
comfortable, remember the unfortun-
ate during the cold and dreary winter
Iohths. Remember 1t is more blessed
~ give Than to receive. We know
Durango people are charitable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Tom L. johnson, mayor Of Cleve.
land. recently married a man and
woman and purposely left out the
word "obey" when he read the serv-
ice. He explained that he did not
wish TO help make liars of people. Mr..
Johnson is evidently an observer and
a philosopher.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23
From Wednesdays Daily.

%
J. 8. O'Neil was In Durango over
night from Pennington, returning this
morning.
]. l.. Booth of lockwood, who spent
the day in Durango yesterday, return
ed home last night.
Mrs. John Boyer is over from Chama
for few days visit. The lady arrived
On last nights train.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hunter came
down from La Plata City yesterday
to spend Christmas in Durango.
]. Lehroy Slusher was an arrival
from Dnver on last nights eastern.
Mr.. Slusher is here upon ditch busi-
ness.
Sherwood Crocker, state bank ex.
aminer, is In Durango today, check.
ing in the La Plata County bank,
which opens for business tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Arnold and
daughter, Miss Gertrude, went out on
the eastern this morning to Pueblo
TO spend the holidays.
Miss Edna Hatfield left for Ia Plata
this morning to spend the holidays
with her sister, Miss Alma Hatfield
who is assistant operator at that place
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L.. Carroll and son
we're returning passengers on the
Southern this morning to the May
Day, after a few days in town shop
ping.
Mrs. Jose Kanakal left for Wilson
kans, today, in response to . mes
sage stating that her mother, Ars.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

The cause Of woman suffrage has
grown so much since last winter that
there Is noticeable increase in the
number Of men who are learning to
do houseWork.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

A new congress holds its first regu-
lar session more than q year after its
election and then soon adjourns for
the holidays. When economy Of time
is the theme the custom of congress
can be used to illustrate the negative
side
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

The Buffalo News remarks that buy
ing sectional book case on the In
stallment plan Is doubly monotonous.
But when. in addition, the sectional
case is filled with books being pur-
chased OH the installment plan the
monotony must beggar description.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

According to one banking expert, n
dollar today does twice the work II
did three generations ago. Perhaps
that one reason why the dollar hasn't
time TO remain with US very long
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

The railroads of the United States
earned 1O.5 per cent more in Novem-
Der. 1909. than In the same month
last year. Unless something unex-
pected occurs railroad prosperity is
assured for 1910.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Congressman Jameson. who is re-
ported to be disgusted with official
life, may feel better after he has
commenced to get things"
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Scientists say 1t would be possible
for the earth to pass through the tail
of Haliey's comet without being hurt
a. all. 1t must be even thinner than
the plot OF musical comedy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Looks as though this section is go
is TO have a genuine boom. With
proper railroad facilities southwest
Colorado and San Juan county, New
Mexico. offer inducements that are not
eqnaled any place in the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Hips. says one of the fashion jour
mails, are coming into style again.
Fleshy ladies' will, therefore, be able
to agree with those who insist that
the world is growing better.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Experts have found that New York
consumes less water per capita than
any large city In this country. 1t
must be the custom Of the sons of
Pittsburg millionaires to buy for a
good many other people when In New
Xprk
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23
E

Norman f. Mack asserts that in no
state OF the union has the Democratic
party gone backward. Which reminds
us that 1t can't go backward very well
without falling off the edge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Some folks are now so busy with
their Christmas shopping that they
have no time to worry over our
chances OF humping into the tail of
Hsliey's comet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Kermit Roosevelt recently killed two
tongoes. We don't know just what a
bongo is. but the probabilities are
that 1t is just as fierce a man-eater
az the yamyam.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

A ST. Louis janitor committed sui
eide because he couldn't keep warm.
II he was NO better than the general
run OF janitors. he will never be trou.
bled that way again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

The products OF the farmers Of this
country were worth 1859, 100000 more
In 1909 than in 1908. The farmers
IRE in imminent danger of forfeiting
public sympathy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

"By and by" says the Washington
Herald, "Mr. Bryan Will surely reach
the ultimate ISSUE" Yes. but Will the
ultimate issse help him to reach the
White house?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Since 1900 the number of banks in
the United States has doubled and
deposits have Increased "a per cent.
BY way of fair deal make Christ
mas twice as big.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Chicago and Illinois have appropri,
ated ss0eoo.0e0 for ship caani and
more than half the work provided for
has been completed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

AS result of the frost he met up
with at tho White house, Mr., Dolliver
may put some more warm talk into
the congressional record.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

According to the forecasters the
present session of congress will be a
long one. The Washington boarding
houses have laid In an uncommoniy
large supply of canned goods and are
prepared to sustain life far into the
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

La Plata will have fine apple ex-
hibit at Denver show and there will
be several present to see that our re-
sources are properly advertised.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

In the matter OF knocking Des
Moines the Ames Times can not hope
to equal the Sioux City Journal, 30
long as 1t appears only once week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

III Bryan moves to Texas" says an
Ohio editor. ut will kill his chances
of becoming president" Huh: Thought
Taft attended to that last year
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

= r. Casey, the popular and sue
cessful Young representative for this
district Of the International Core.
spondence Schools Of Scranton. Pa,
came up from his headauartsrs at Du.
rasgu, wsAAes1ay sAd was attendias
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Twelve million dollars is to be ex-
pended on one irrigation system In
Weld county. This is going some.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Standard Oil profits this year are
placed by Wall street reports at $685.
100000. The octopus considers 1909 a
good year, except for the worry.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23
Cnristmas and Halley's comet con-
tinue to come as fast ss they can.

There's no denying the fact that a
zero temperature spoiis even the de-
sire to talk about fishing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Hogs Are High" says Marshall
town Times Republican head line. You
bet. Also a good thany things hogs
have for sale are high.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

People who are satisfied that Wal
ter wellmans opinion win settle the
north pole dispute can now go about
their business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Mrs. j. C. Welch and little daughter
OF Pennington left for Crocken. Mo.
this morning to spend the holidays.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23
LuRea TO LAUGHTER.

she-Some day want to show You
our family tree.
He docking at her admiringiy--I
should like to see 1t. I am sure IL
must be peach. Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

The hookworm is known to science
as unicinara duodinaiis. No wonder
people are seriously affected when
they get it,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23
From Tuesdays Daily.

Mrs. John O'Brian was a returning
passenger to Dolores after a pleasant
visit with Durango friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Tom Mccormack left for Rexville.
N. Y, this morning with the remains
OF George A. Leonard. Mrs. McCor-
mack's brother. who died at Mercy
hospital Saturday night. That Death
loves a shining mark" seems especial
ly true in the passing away OF this
fine young man.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Mrs. F. C. Dowell returned to All
son this morning after pleasant visi
with Mr.. and Mrs. G. r Vandergrift
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

son this morning after pleasant visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. vandergrift.
Mrs. A. Z. Graves of Cedar Hill, who
has been the guest of Mrs. Allie Town
send the past week, returned home
this morning.
Fred Pierce returned to his Cedar
Hill ranch this morning. Mr.. Pierce
was formerly part owner in the Du
range Chop house.
J. NJ. Taylor Of Cedar Hin spent yes
terday In Durango on business. He
returned home this morning making
the trip overland.
Mrs. NJ. J. Ebbs Of Huntington was
an outgoing passenger to Kansas City
today, where she will visit several
weeks with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Paxton OF
Pennington will spend the holiday sea
son in st. Louis. their former home.
They left this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. v. Hays and their
very fine little baby boy. left for Larn-
ed. Kans., this morning TO spend the
holiday season with Mrs. Hays par
ents.
Otto Guisler came mp from Farm
ington last night and left for Hum
boldt. Kans.. on this morning eastern
Mr.. Guisler will remain several weeks
renewing old acQuaintances.
Nn. Frank Enter aad little dsush.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Cut the apple queen ballots out Of
The Herald and make It point to
vote Friday afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

ter returned to Tgnacio this morning.
Mrs. Enter rented her North Durango
residence to Mr.. and Mrs. Moore. who
recently came here from Denver.
l.. 3. Rathbone of Fort Morgan, who
has been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. Melborn at the mine. accom-
panied them to Durango last night
He expects 10 remain here during the
winter months.
w. b. Bond OF Eico left for visit
to his old home in Kentucky this
morning. This Is the first trip to the
scenes OF his childhood for thirty-three
years. We trust the trip will prove
as pleasant AS lie anticipates.
Thos. Welborn, superintendent OF
the Valley View mine, departed for
the East this morning. He will visit
in Oklahoma and Texas. Mrs. Wei
born came down from the mine with
him last night. She is at the Strater.
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George Skoog arrived from Cnlifor-
MO last night where he has been at
tending the Leland Stamford unlvers-
ity. Mr.. Skoog is delighted with Cali
fornia but he feels he can more prof.
tably complete his university course
elsewhere.
A. A. Won Egfdy, who recently re-
signed as cashier of the freight depot,
left for Denver this morning where he
will engage In the plumbing business.
Mr.. Won Egidy was an especially Of.
ficient cashier and the ID. & r. G. man
agement very much regret his resig.
nation.
Mrs. T. II. Wigglesworth leaves for
Denver tomorrow morning where she
will VISIT her son Charles Wiggles-
worth. Later she goes to Denneo.
Texas, to visit her daughter. Mrs. W.
Fl. Howard. She expects to return
home the latter part of March.
Tom Mccormack left for Rexville
N. Y, this morning with the remains
mack's brother. who died at Mercy
hospital Saturday night. That Death
loves shining mark" seems especial
| ly true in the passing away of this
fine young man.
Mrs. John Dave recently received
the announcement of the marriage OF
Miss Grace Estsile Smith to Mr.. Percy
NJ. Webster at Lansing, Mich, Dec
Sth. 1909. Miss Smith will be remem
bered as having been the supervisor
of music and drawing in the Durango
schools three years ago. Her many
friends wish her much appiness.
C. II. Rhumland, The Herald's lyno
type operator. left this morning tt
spend Christmas with his parents a
Des Molnes, Iowa, the first visit II
many years. An operator will arrive
from Denver tomorrow evening to TAKE
his place during the two weeks he ex
poets to be absent. Mr.. Mcintyre, the
operator on the morning paper. work
ing double shift and setting The Her
AIDS type until relief comes.
Sheriff AL Crammer Of San Juar
county. went through to Canon Citl
this morning with Mrs. Myrtle Ousley
who was sentenced to the penitentiar.
from one to three years for the killing
of her husband. II Mrs. Ousley re
GREETED the act she certainly did no
manifest 1t in her manner. She wor'
q becoming dark blue tailor mad'
suit, black street hat and very pret
ty set of furs Instead OF her destina
ton being place of punishment he
appearance would indicate that sh,
was making the journey from inclina
ton. A spectator was in doubt as t
whether the woman was so hardened
that her fate was matter OF utter in
difference or II her former life wa
so unbearable that 1t was with sens
OF complete relief that she had es
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

L. B. Rathbone of Fort Morgan, who
has been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. Melborn at the mine. accom-
panied them to Durango last night
He expects 10 remain here during the
winter months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Silverton and Telluride report less
than four inches Of new snow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Mrs John Dave recently received
the announcement of the marriage Of
Miss Grace Estslle Smith to Mr.. Percy
NJ Webster at Lansing. Mich. Dec
sth. 1909. Miss Smith will be remem
bered as having been the supervisor
of music and drawing in the Durango
schools three years ago. Her many
friends wish her much appiness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Mrs. T. H. Wigglesworth leaves for
Denver tomorrow morning where she
will visit her son Charles Wiggles-
worth. Later she goes to Denneo.
Texas. to visit her daughter, Mrs. w.
Fl. Howard She expects to return
home the latter part of March.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

The voting for apple queen will take
place at Parsons's drug store.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

w. b. Bond of Elco left for visit
to his old home in Kentucky this
morning. This Is the first trip to the
scenes OF his childhood for thirty-three
years We trust the trip will prove
as pleasant as lie anticipates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

A. A. Won Egidy, who recently re-
signed as cashier of the freight depot,
left for Denver this morning where he
will engage In the plumbing business
Mr.. Won Egidy was an especially ef
ficient cashier and the ID. & r. G.. man
agement very much regret his resig-
nation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Mrs. A. E. Graves of Cedar Hill, who
has been the guest of Mrs. Allie Town.
send the past week, returned home
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

J. 8. O'Neil was In Durango owe
night from Pennington, returning thi
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

Fulshum, is very III and an operation
Is to be performed.
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Rather tiresome wheeling for horses.
About foot of new snow, Of the
light and fluffy kind.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-23

ter returned to Ignacio this morning
Mrs. Enter rented her North Durango
residence to Mr.. and Mrs. Moore. who
recently came here from Denver.