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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28
hARR,MAN 10 SAID TO
HAVE THE RIO 0RANoE

Denver Times.
! New Developments during the past
few weeks in the affairs OF the DEN
vcr 4 Rio Grange point almost con.
tiusneiy TO the fact that there has
been a change In the control Of that
railroad, and In way confirms re-
ports which have been fncircu,ation
for several months ]. +. Vale, gen
etai counsel for the company. has re-
turned to New York from Europe.
where he was called to consult with
GEORGE Gould, and he Is expected 10
be In Denver next week. The Union
| Pncitic is believed to have acquired an
interest In the Rio Grande and will
Use the system to form connecting
link with its iin-s down the western
| coast of Mexico.
These reports go even further and
are 10 the effect that the Union Pa.
oitie has also acquired large holdings
IN the Wabash system, and thai f. A.
Deiano. presiden; of the Wabash. will
be elected TO the Rio Grande board at
It's coming meeting as the represen.
tative of Mr.. Hartman. Mr.. pelano
IN private telegram to The Times
declines TO confirm the report, how.
ever. and says II such Is the case he
has not heard of 1t.
The Investigations conducted nv the
Times have been in progress for sew
ernl weeks. aud the results leave small
room to doubt out that revision OF
the western railroad map Is des,ined
to occur during the summer. and that
official announcement OF the change
may be expected within u few weeks.
The Information Indicates that Mr..
Could has rot disposed OF his hold.
ings or the holdings OF the Missouri
Phcihc III either the Rio Crande or the
wabash, but that he has invited Mr..
Hartman to become associated with
him and their relations are TO be en-.
iirely friendly
The purposes OF the deal are declar.
cd TO be iourfold. II viii give the
Hartman systems through route
from Chicago. Via Denver, Pueblo and
Durango, to the western coast OF Mex.
leo, where the Southern Pacific is now
constructing l.s00 miles OF track. This
connection VIII be made by using the
lilo Grande tracks from Denver 10
Pennington, fifty.two miles southwest
OF Durango. The Southern Pacific ls
expected TO build up from the main
line In Arizona To a connection with
the Pennington branch The work
VIII require the broad, gauging OF the
Ion.th division OF the Rio Granda. The
second object of the deal is to open
ne coal mines secured by the South
ern Pacific in southwestern Colorado
some time ngo at n cost of Sl.250,
poo and the third. and equally i'm
portanl. is the nomination OF the West-
,m Pacific through the control OF the
'tb Grandc The fourth object is to
iovolop the resources of the Immense
efriiory extending from Colorado to
he extreme southern section OF Mex
leo, and to make new north and
south route for the Hartman systems
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28
UNPRECEDENTED EvANGELisric
CAMPAIGN PLANNED.


The Ministerial associations com
prlsins all the denomination is plan
ming great tbfngs for Durango In Sep
tember. For aix months ;hs preach
crB OF this city have been gefsinv In
eefher as never before. A month Ego
they established The Union Cburcn
Messenger OF yhlch 1000 copies nte
printed monthly In the interest," OF ali
lie churches. and ,Cw II appears h1.
Tor six months th=y have pesu plan
rIng to secure for Durango one 6. the
great evangellsts, ranking with Gypsy
Smith who stirred Denver to the pro-
fcundesf depths few months ago.
They have been successful in their
efforts for they have secured the
services OF Rev Oscar Lowry. who
though somewhat younger man than
Gypsy Smith or BILLY Sunday, yet
is doing a work equal to theirs In
every respect. and under whose elo.
quent presentation of the gospel o,
Jesus Christ. thousands have profesa-
ed their faith In the Savior OF man
kind. He viii be here for a month
beginning Sept. 6. and will be accom-.
panied by his three assistants--the
business manager, Bible teacher.
and musical director who comes
with reputation equal In every re-
spect to that OF the evangelist himself.
great tabernacle will be erected In
central location. capable OF seating
more than a thousand people. and IN
this tabernacle the great meetings Will
be held. An executive committee. con-
sisting OF the ministers and two lay
members OF each church has been ap
pointed, and at their first meeting
which was held last evening In the
Episcopal church. full plans for the
consumation OF this glorious work
were perfected.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Bradleyism changed a Democratic
majority OF about 1000 in La Plata
county 10 a Republican majority. The
printing graft was the principal rea
sou. The Herald had occasion to sc
to law and expose the graft and com
bine and won. The regular printing
bills under Messrs. Charlton and Lo-
gan were less than half what they
were at the time the graft was on.
The records tell the tale.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Homeseekers VIII find many oppor-
tunities to secure land, improved and
unimproved, In La Plata county. And
as for water, any one of the four
streams traversing the county run suf-
ficient water. If stored, to irrigate the
entire southwest
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

There is nothing too good for the
men who wore the blue, hence De-
partment Commander Wlngate Is
working TO secure better railroad rates
from Durango TO Salt Lake. Decency
sill win far more than bulldozing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

This territory is undergoing the
longest dry spell of any spring with
In our memory. However. there is
ar abundance OF water running in IT.
rigation bitches and crops are looking
fine. This is one beauty of having
streams carrying plenty of moisture
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Mrs. Howard Gould weeps at hear.
ing recitals OF her drunken bouts.
This is pretty good evidence that she
is not yet over them. A man, when
he feels himself out Of danger OF
recurrence takes sort Of satisfaction
in thinking of the good old times
But a woman may be different.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

$50 far no vote of confidence has
been hurled at the fish. game, railroad
or pure food commission democrat.
Why not include the Democratic ma
iority of the city council. The people
o. Durango are not throwing any bou'
quets, let alone vote OF confidence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Some one is afraid that dividend
tax may ultimately lead TO UNLIMITED d
Taxation ultimately" has way of
taking car of itself, however. Don't
borrow trouble.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Bradleyism prevailed in La Plata
county for several years. 1t became
necessary TO invoke the courts to put
a stop to the printing raid on the
treasury. Looks as though the aid
of the courts will have to be again
invokad
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

1t would be easy for a foreign fleet
TO destroy New York. says Admiral
SIgsbee In an alarming tone of voice /;
hut foreign fleets also realize that
there are such things as consequences.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Boosters club should engage. and
will engage. Geo. ]. kinden to ana
I'VE our traffic outrages. democrat
A member of the Boosters clut
said this morning that some one should
be engaged to analyze the city print
ing graft.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

The taxpayers of Durango are begin
ming 10 realize what they are up
against. Political favoritsm and city
tors. Apparently the city has money
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

The fact that Nebraska aeronuat
dropped $500 feet without being hurt
shows that the right man Is in charge
of the aeroplane experiments in that
state
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Revelations in more than half a
dozen millionaire marriage and nur'
der cases indicate that the new-rlcb
who are burned in the limelight are
not moths but bugs. Mrs. Wharton 3
House OF Mirth" seems often 10 be a
bughOuSe
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Charles Morrison OF London, who
ate the same sort of MONDAY lunch as
Russell Sage. an apple and a bun, has
left. approximately, the same amount
OF money, S6O.000.000 This may be
a coincidence. or 1t may be plot to
bull the aplpe market ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

The taxpayers will be called ON to
foot the bill OF leveling the streets
crossed by sewer trenches in district
No. 2. As chairman of the streets and
alley committee 1t was Alderman
Smiths duty to report before Anal
settlsmsat. Instead hs waits until ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

We can always admire self-conf-
dence, but in the case OF the Ne.
braska village blacksmith who insisted
starting his flying machine. he should
temper his self-confidence with Judg
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

MIS-. Ahgeline Ifnmble rs IN inc
city from Castelar, on business.
Attorney Reese McCloskey returned
from n trip to Denver last night.
The Tiffany townsite people have
some splendid bargains that VIII pay
10 investigate.
Robert Mcconnell went out 10 Flo
rida mesa yesterday on n surveying
party for Mr.. Scott
A r, Moilette was a passenger 10
Telluride this morning on legal bnsi.
ness. He VIII probably return In
three or four days.
The Fourth of July program VIII
be out In "A few days. 1t will he one
to amuse young and old
The article taken from the Denver
Times and published In last eve"'rg's S
Herald. started good deal of rajl
road talk around town.
DIR. Dowdey came down this morn
ing on the Silverton rain from visit
TO his mining property in Minnie
gulch near Eureka
DR.. s. w Morrison calls attention
to large acreage he is able to de
liver to homeseekers In the vicinity
of Oxford. Fine soil
Herald printers have hardly time to
eat. But they are willing lot and
II given few hours to sleep are not
particular about eating.
Miss Annie Pickering, Mrs. Bates,
Miss Sanders and Miss Gertrude Ray.
mond came in from the camp mec'ing
at bayfield, this forenoon.
Miss Margel Jackson returned last
evening from spending n few days
with friends in the Animas valley
Mrs. Day at Trimble Springs and Mrs,
| Fillmore Hand
NJ. w. Strong, sonin-law of Judge
III. l.. Terry Of Eureka. arrived last
| evening from Denver and continued
to Telluride this morning. on mining
business.
| c. d Wolfinger. assistant superin
tendent of the Rio Grande Southern
came In on his special car last nigh
1 nd IN Hfduxytt,
this morning.
Mrs. NJ. Bardin was a visitor from
Mancos over night on shopping irip
II seems to be considerably warme
here than in Maneos. Mrs. l,ardh
returned home on today Sodibefn
| Mrs Kight and daughter OF Farm
ington, Mrs. Frank West and danghie
os Tiffany. and Mrs Geo. n. kaymoB
constituted party leaving for 'ii
camp meeting at bayfield, this aftei
noon
The Herald Is somewhat crampe
, for space but our printers are SO eve
, Isstingly busy that they have no, I'll
I time necessary to increasing the si7
! OF the paper However, we manaec
( publish about all the news going.
o.
r. G.. Fuller and wife came In la
& night from Mancos. Mrs. Fuller wei
n out on the eastern this morning
n Denver. and Mr.. Fuller returned
e Mancos.
s. The s-year-old son Of F. r. Dem
e was drowned at Telluride Tuesdl
!. night by the little fellow falling In
= Comet creek. usually dry" affI
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Those who have the most money to
burn generally have. the least cheer
flIl of iresides. A cold radiator, with
contentment, is better than great
riches, with an uncomfortable hearth
sinpa
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

The average newspaper reader Is
becoming very tired of the space de-
voted to the Could scandal. Seems
as though high society was working
over time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

1t may now be said of Mr.. Harri-
man, who is suffering from an attack
of rheumatism. that he has acquired
possession of all the roads that lead
to the union depot OF pain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Farm life is all the go. not only in
this section but throughout the United
States. Roosevelt lent dignity to the
calling.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

BY their work public officials are
known. Taxpayers stand to be rob
bed for time. but they generally
wake up and turn the rascals out
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

The Herald is read by nine-tenths
OF the people of Durango and at least
two-thirds of the people of this entire
southwest section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

The Democrat outfit was unable to
get in its work on the Durango fish
hatchery. One experience was enough
Tor the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

The Wrights always go back to
work. That phrase. so often found
III the dispatches about them, explains
Z lot.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Now let some genius discover a way
Of having auto races without acci
dents. For that patentable idea all
would be grateful.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Never was a bigger job undertaken
in this country than that OF crowding
the trusts to the wall. Trusts seem
10 have no affinity for walls.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28
A SAD ACCIDENT.

Yesterday. as Lester Palmer was
hauling lumber from the mill belong
Ing to the Pins River Lumber com
paAy. ns& fAr from Tie wlll. the AoSsss
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

The Animas valley strawberry has
the real flavor. And our people are
not slow in recognizing this fact.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Joseph w Folk made $4,000 in
three months lecturing. Well. isn't
that better than being senator? Some
clouds have even golden lining
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Grand Junction and the Grand valley
are going ahead. City and county gov
eminent in that section Is business.
not politics.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

One gentleman has declined an hon.
orary college degree. The Carnegie
hero fund should be told OF this.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Most every section Of the state is
coming in for more or less rain with
exception of this southwest corner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Thousands OF land buyers are com
ing to Colorado and La Plata county
is the real objective point.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

DR.. H. c. Lefurgey came In last
night from Dolores with Justin Gibbs,
who was injured by fall near that
place yesterday. DR.. Lefurgey return
ed home this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

I following meeting and asks the couu.
ell to authorize work At city expense
that should have been done by the
contractor. Mr.. Smith voted with his
party for printing graft.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

| Central college the past year. Her
coming was quite = surprise to her
parents. who did not expect her until
The next day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Editor Jack Joyce of the Silvertol
STANDARD was through passenger I,
Silverton from Denver last night
where he went a few days ago on
business deal
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

J. II. Whiteley was an arrival from
Creede last night on his way to Emer-
aid lake on official business. Mr..
whiteley Is one Of the game wardent
of the state. az 2,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28
LOCAL NEWS.
(rron Thursdays Daily,

Mrs.I l. Bernard, who has been visit
ing her slater. Mrs. o. 8. Galbreath
and the formers daughter. Mrs. Dave
Rowe, went out TO their home In
Denver this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Miss Mute Wall ia home again from
Lextngsaas Ky. wAsre sAe a$taAAad
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

S. Miller. w. 7. Thompson and +
G. Pearce. all Of Greeley. were guest
OF the Palace last night on their wa,
to the Montezuma valley to look ovel
some land. The gentlemen went ou
on today's Southern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Mrs. Sam Wall and Mrs. o. s.
Galbreath left for bayfield, this morn.
ing to attend camp meeting. They
will be the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Mel
Springer during their stay. ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Pennington OF the
Upper Florida, were passengers to
Denver this morning to spend the sum.
mer with their daughter, Mrs. Fred
l. Jones. In the fall Mr.. and Mrs.
Pennington expect to go to California
for the winter. They expect to be
absent about a year. Mr.. Penning-
toms health was very poor last win
ter. and they trust that the change
will prove beneficial to both.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Mrs. Joe Coppinger, her sister. Miss
Braidon, and daughter. Miss Gladys.
left for Pagosa Springs this morning
for camping trip OF couple of
months. They will meet Mr.. Coppin.
ger and Reid at 1gnacio and go the
rest OF the way overland Braidon will
probably 20 by train, since he is re.
covering from his recent illness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

John Galbreath has Just returned
from Nashville, Tenn, where he is
taking the law course at Vanderbilt
university. From faculty reports John
is doing good work, and making rep
itation for himself AS c. W. Moody
says. you cant keep the red heads
down. They have a habit of not stay
ing put"
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Miss Lula Thompson went to Man
cos This morning to join Miss Ethe
Sheets who is visiting her aunt, Mrs
+. I. P'olemy. The young ladies' will
visit the Cliff Dwellers' ruins at Mesa
Verde in few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

d. p. Dale, the old timer of La.
plata, N. NJ. died last Monday. Mr..
Dale was very widely and favorably
known With his passing. another of
the trail blazers. the group of sturdy
men and hard working women, who
did so much for succeeding genera
lions, has gone. Mr., Dale's grand
daughter. Miss Fannie Regnier died a
few months ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

The 3-year-old son Of f. r. Dennis
was drowned at Telluride Tuesday
night by the little fellow falling into
Comet creek. usually dry" affail
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28
tFrom Fridays paily.)

Mrs. Angeline Tumble is in the
city from CASTELAR, on business.
Attorney Reese McCloskey returned
from n trip to Denver last night,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Mrs. penrI Lowell was an arrival
from Mancos lasi evening and went
10 ienncio this morning en- route Tor
Bayfield,, 10 spend Sunday with Mrs
Thomas Russell
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

G.. A. Bozarth returned last evening
from Mancos whore he went tn look
over some land, and departed today
FOR his home at Cedar Falls. Ia
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Mrs. C. A. Brewer and daughters
OF Salida went TO Mancos this morn
Ing TO join Mr. Brewer who has pur.
chased ranch property m the valley
The ladies have been In Durango
about n month.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Mrs. NJ. -Saterlee came In from Tel
luridc last night from a visit to the
various mining camps. She expects
To put In. a day OF TWO on business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

About O'Clock yesterday morning
the store of T. y. Bowman was broken
into. the thieves entering by a window
in the rear. They took S2.45 from the
cash register. and two bracelets and
two pocketbooks. Later II was dis
covered that the guilty persons were
Fred Robinson. aged 10, and the II.
'yearVla go q HeaAsrssa. ~ hm>
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

II. w. Simpson, the post trader
went out on the Red Apple this morn
ing. bound for his home at Canon Gal
legos, N. NJ Mf. Simpson has been
In town for a day or two to get ac
quainted with his friends and see a
few people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Mrs. l.. Peterson and daughter We're
returning passengers 10 ihoir home al
sanford. Colo, this morning. The In.
dies returned last night from visi,
In Monticello aud BLUFF City, Utah.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Reports from Bayfield, indicate a
rousing camp meeting conducted by
the free Methodists. A score or more
are attending from Durango. while
the Florida district, La Plata and
points in San Juan county, n. NJ, are
contributing TO the crowd The big
tent is filled to overfiowing every
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

The Democrat has become so used
to lying shout its circulation that
raising the limit does not cause the
swinging OF a muscle. II is securing
patent medicine and other advertise
ments on false pretenses, 1t should
be prosecuted along with other fraudu
lent concerns
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Miss Mary De Luche. niece OF Mrs
George DeLnche, went out on the
Southern this morning to her home "a,
Austin, on the other side OF Delta
Miss DeLuche was here about three
months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

The Herald favored the election of
non'partisan city government last
spring because business principles
sheuld govern at all times instead of
political. The commission form of
government is growing. 1t cuts out
Political favorites and compels decen-
cy In awarding contracts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

r. G.. Fuller and wife came In last
night from Mancos. Mrs. Fuller went
out on the eastern this morning to
Denver. and Mr.. Fuller returned Il
Mancos.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Miss Josephine Hahn, who accom-
panied her father. when he left Sun.
day for trip TO Omaha. Seb., for
the benefit OF his health. writes from
Denver that Mr.. Hahn was feeling
fairly well and that after a brief
stopover they would go on to Ne
braska. The young lady viii probably
remain east all summer. Her father
expects to return in about month
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

e. Guymon OF Kirkland. n NJ. was
an arrival from Fsrmlngton last night
where he has becn looking after his
intereais there. ana departed for Tel
luridc today. Mr.. Guymon registered
NJ the Palace last night
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

The article taken from the Denver
Times and published In last ever're' s
Herald. started good deal of raIl.
road talk around town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

The Tiffany townsiie people have
some splendid bargains that VIII pay
10 investigate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Rosendo Martinez, the Insurance
man. who has been In the city for n
day or so, returned 10 his home at
iaplata. n. NJ, This morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Robert Mcconnell went out 10 Flo
rida mesa yesterday ON n surveylns
party for Mr.. Scott
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

A. r Moilette was passenger II
Telluride this morning on legal bnsi
ness. He VIII probably return II
three or four days
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

but at this season Of the year run
ming high. The little fellow was
quickly missed and the body recover
ed forty minutes after the lad fell in.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28
(From Saturdays pnilYl

c. w. Thuringer, the real estate
man. came up from FarmInglon last
night and departed FOR Denver this
morning on n business trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

C. D. Woifinger. assistant superln,
tendent of the Rio Grande Southern.
came In on his special car last night
on business, and returned to Ridgway
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

Miss Artie Mackeevcr arrived last
night from Marseilles. H., on her way
to spend her vacation near Dolores
with her brother, II. II. Mackecyer. al
the Rust sawmll. The lady went oul
on the Southern this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

The Fourth of July program vii
be out in a few days. 1t will be on.
to amuse young and old.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

A young man named Elmer Wright
had an unfortunate accident at the
Buckley saw mill last Monday. Some
days ago Wright, who is about 10 years
OF age, and Is travelling around the
country, stayed over at the mill for
few days work On Monday he man.
aged to get caught in the planer and
crushed his left arm below the elbow.
| DR.. A. w. Newland Of Bayfield, was
summoned and amputated the arm
The young man is up and around
again as cheerful as ever.
A certain young man whose name
| We will no, mention was in Durango
over night this week on his way from
school. Just before the Red Apple
pulled out he said he was going "ts
spend his vacation in the lower coun
ltry." We don't dare say whether Az
tee or Farmington was his destination
and we are not insInuating about tn
Temperature OF either place. We onl.
desire to remark that the young maj
in question has lots OF courage! Oh
be went--and he hasn't come bac
lyetl
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

NJ. w. Strong, son.in.law of Judge
]. l.. Terry Of Eureka. arrived last
evening from Denver and continued
to Telluride This morning. on mining
business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-28

RI. Rev. Benjamin Brewster. bisho
of this diocese. former dean OF Sal
Lake, arrives this evening from Gler
wood Springs. and win preach at tn
Episcopal church both morning an
evening. Bishop Brewater is o distli
guished man Go and hear him. Yo
will find II worth while.
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