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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

The trees which are used in the
government work OF reforestation are
grown Al eight government nurseries
In the western forest reserves. The
preliminary stage OF forest planting
has been passed, and the eight sta.
tions now contain some 100000 trees
from one to three years old. Several
planting stations have produced, al.
ready. trees OF sufficient growth for
planting on the permanent sites. and
sbout 100000 Of these were planted
ABring ths winter and spring Of 1907
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

The recent Legislature passed appro.
priation bills by the wholesale and
caused deficiency of over half a
million. Gov. Shafroth wants the tax
payers to foot the bill through in
creased taxation. A Democratic ad
minstration sailing in under the wings
of Bryan is proving an expensive prop
ositiou.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

E. II. Hartman has been elected a
member of the Albany burgesses,
which is considered great honor,
and entities him to the privilege OF
wearing a big black beaver. A big
black beaver may be all right at GER
tain seasons, but just now IT seems
as II light straw hat would come in
q little handler.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

II there were not so many trees
and fewer unfavorable air currents
Count Zeppelin would undoubtedly he
able to get down some time without
smashing his airship, which. accord
ing to the cable pessages, appears
to possess all the strength and stanch-
ness of an eggshell
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Colorado VIII supply the world with
apples in the course NJ Il dozen years.
We have the right kind Of fruit soil
and failures are few and far between
And in the Animns valley sucn thing
as failure is not known.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

After noting the progress of the Illi
nois legislature In other things, the
taxpayers of that state will not be
surprised TO learn that 1t appropriated
a total of sl9,o00.000. When legis.
lature plays it low in the game it is
sure to play it high in the figures.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

What a great relief to know that the
dear women will continue TO wear
stockings. The more or less distin-
euished senators are entitled to vote
of thanks. Probably their wives made
them come to time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

The Zeppelin balloon has at least
settled the fact that the air can be
navigated on much more extensive
scale than has ever yet been attempt
ed. The revelation is welcome at a
time when the fast-cheapening auto
mobile is making surface walking so
very dangerous.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

The real facts regarding the Monte
yuma irrigation district should be
Forthcoming. Let right prevail And
while this is being brought about do
not overlook the fact fhaI the great
Montezuma valley is all right 20 tar
as land and water is concerned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Although we still hear occasional
echoes of Harry Thaw. the world is be-
ginning to rejoice in the hope that
IT has heard the last of Count Boni de
Eastellane.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

During the fight in the Illinois SEN
ate closing venerable member kept
shouting to the combatants. Gentle
men. remember Illinois, A tax levy
OF $l9,OoO.00O would seem to indicate
that the legislature did not forget that
Illinois was still there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

1t appears that even the national
Democratic committee last year re
fused to circulate the Panama canal
yarn as being false and slanderous."
When thing is as gauzy as that story
was 1t is strange that even yellow
journalist can not see through it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

An Alabama sheriff has been i'm
peached for making no resistance to
a mob which hanged negro. Now.
indeed. II the reverend and colored
Jasper were still living, he would in
sist that de sun do move"
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

A ride into the country these days
is good thing. 1t affords splcn-
did opportunity Of seeing nature in all
her glory and the way our county is
settling up with a progressive citi-
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Mr.. Roosevelt gives out a very broad
iniimation that the first authentic re-
ports of his hunt will appear in the
magazine which is paying him dollar
a word. The issue will seal well 10
people who are anxious to count the
worda
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

The Democratic governor OF Ar
kansas has appointed as member of
the capitol commission. Hon. II. l..
Remmel. a prominent Republican and
an enterprising citizen of Little Rock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Washington correspondent refers
to the disappointment of an office
seeker as his nonappointment." This
IS the very refinement of courtesy and
the very flower of delicacy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Seeing is believing This being the
case the Denver e. Rio Grande off,
clals. should return to Denver with
better opinion of the agricultural
resources of this southwest section of
the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

A correspondent wishes to know
what has become OF all the People
who We're sure a few months ago
that war was going to break out be
tween the United States and Japan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Taxpayers must keep III mind that
half million IN extra taxes 20 meet
the extravaganza Of Calhocratic ad-
ministration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

James j. Hill is in favor of having
only as many laws as we are able to
enforce. The idea is a fairly good
one; but it would necessitate the wip-
Ing out of about all OF the laws which
have been passed for the purpose of
curbing Mr.. Rockefeller's organiza-
finn
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

A Durango man was caught holding
his wife's hand the other night. Affin-
itys must be out OF fashion-or the
hubby was making strong bluff.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Gambling is being more and more
curtailed throughout Colorado. II won't
be long before the lid is effectually
nailed down so far as percentage
games are concerned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Pretty tough when It is necessary
for members of the late general as
sembly TO apologize for the outfit
whenever It is mentioned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

There is sufficient water going 10
waste in Colorado this spring to ill
al, the storage reservoirs of the en-
tire country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Rats cause loss OF slO0,000,0o0 Il
year; that's $40 out of your pocket.
Nothing like implanting a personal
grudge against the rat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Tariff discussion is becoming very
wearisome. Adjourn and let the Ding
ley rates stand. This monkeying bust
ness Is dangerous.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Worlds fairs are now coming so
thick and fast that Paris doesn't get
chance to put her oar In. although
she has the habit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Durango Is the natural commercial
center Of this entire southwest sec,
ton. Nature paved the way for a big
city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Richard Croker has returned 10 Ire.
land. yet New York, owing to her
possession of various other troubles. is
unable 10 be thoroughly at ease.>,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Our main objection to exposition
stamps Is that 1t makes twice as much
10 lick. aud we have very poor mu.
cIlage appetite.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

This is the busy season for the
farmer and will contlnoe until The lasI
load OF hay is placed in the stack.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Thousands of honeHeakers are corn
ing to Colorado this year and La
Plata county will come In for her ,ull
share.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

We don't believe the most obdurate
man will insist that II is not better
for New York society leaders to 70 in
for woman suffrage than to devote
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

The wearisome tasiff debate co:ltin
ues. Why not pass the 5oDiors meas
ure and adjourn.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

f. c. Guildford OF Boston. Mass,
and Joseph w Hawes. a young at
torney from the same place, we're at
the Savoy last night. Mr.. Guildford
is one of the owners of the Bonnie
Girl in the La Platas, and with Mr..
iIawes went up 10 La Plata this morn
ing on an inspection trip to the prop
erty The owners of the mine expect
to increase their force and begin de
yelopment work on a large scale this
summer They are saying very little
about the mine or their plans, ex-
cept that they have "the goods"
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

The Grand Army men of Colorado
are going to Salt Lake in droves in
August.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

E. II. Lunken, George W. Dlttman
and E. j. Brady made an inspection
trip to the Tomahawk yesterday. The
gentlemen, who are interested in the
property went out on today's eastern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Nairobi can't be so extremely un-
healthy. They have amateur min
strels there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Only mouth now in which to pre-
pare to make 1t as safe and sane as
possible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Join the boosting brigade. Do not
hang back and let one horse pull the
load.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

The Denver & Rio Grande Red
Book for June viii thoroughly adver-
Use this southwest section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Where are you going to pass the
Fourth. did you ask. On earth, we
hope.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

been III for the past seven months
with heart trouble. He was patient
little fellow and though he suffered a
great deal at times seldom complain.
ed II was as II he realized somewhat,
though so young that
The battle OF our life Is brief.
The alarm-the struggle--the relief,
Then sleep we side by side"
The message comes 10 sorno so sud.
denly and they leave us before we
sometimes realize the joy their pres
ence has brought us. None can tell
when his summons may come. or
whose hearthstone may be next be.
reft.
Those who have lost one of the
blossoms which made their home 20
fair can best sympathize with these
parents who are grleving today The
mother who has given up one of her
children knows the grief Of this moth
er for her son.
And the mother gives In tears and
pain,
The flower she most did love;
But she knows she will find 1t safe
again.
In the fields OF light above.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Mrs. O'Rourke. daughter Mary. and
son John, both being graduates of the
Durango high school, arrived from
Boulder last evening. where the two
latter have been attending the uni
versity the past year, and departed
for their ranch at Dolores this morn
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10
LOCAL NEWS

tFrom Tuesdays Herald)
Mrs. w. e. Burswin left this morn
ing for Albuquerque on visit to her
sister, Mrs. w Il. Schutt. Mrs. Burg
win expects to remain about month.
Mrs. w. NJ. Peterson. Miss Ora,
and Paul, who have been visiting Mrs
II. l.. Dixon, Tor few days. left for
Farmington this morning ON their way
TO camp in ST. Michael's, Ariz.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Prohibltionists should be happy.
Nothing but water in sight in the Ami
mas valley.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Superintendent Werner reports live
ly bidding for the six or seven pieces
Of Indian land sold yesterday, there
being several bids for each piece and
at good prices. This indicates lively
scramble for good land In this CON
neetion five or six additional pieces
of land were listed last week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Denver's ball feam should take q
kindergarten course of training.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

their efforts to the task of learning
10 smoke cigarettes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Oh, not in cruelty. not in wrath,
The Reaper came yesterday;
Twas an angel visited the green earth
And took the flower away"
The funeral will take place tomor-
row at 10 O'Clock from st. COLUMBIA IS
church, when high mass win be read
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Mrs. Sam Sloan and Mrs lin Nc
Holland chaperoned a patty bound lpr
the cliff dwellers' ruins at Mesa
Verde The rest of the crowd didn't
want their names in the paper. We
hardly think any one would have
known them anyway from their ap.
pearance this morning. What's the
use to be on dress parade all the time
The chaperons surely have lots of
courage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

win visit for time and will later To-
cate there. Mr. Ames went as far as
Hesperus, and expects to join his wife
in AIedford in few months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Patterson, for
many years residents of Aontezuma
county and owning fine ranch prop
eTty near Dolores, have moved to Du-
range. and think they will Ike it here
very much. They expect to remain
until next spring. Mr.. and Mrs. Pat
terson are located at $50 Fourth ave
nue..
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Mrs. j. B. Patterson came down
from silyerton this morning and con
tinued TO Pagosa Springs today
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Adam Leyey was an arrival from
cortez last night. He expects to re-
main in town for few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Mrs. NJ, u. Taylor, who has been
the guest of the Palace for several
this morning. Mrs. Taylor has been
having ear treatment from DR.. Davis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Miss Eftie Porter was an outgoing
passenger to Edith this morning where
she will make her home in future.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

slSleTs MIS. w. II. Scuutt. Mfs. Burg
win expects to remain about month.
Mrs w. NJ. Peterson, Miss Ora,
and Paul, who have been visiting Mrs.
II. L. Dixon, Tor a few days. left for
Pennington this morning ON their way
TO camp in ST. Michaers, Arlz.
| e. ii. Lunken, George W. Dittman
| and f. j. Brady made an inspection
| trip to the Tomahawk yesterday. The
gentlemen, who are interested in the
property, went out on todays eastern.
Mrs. NJ. u. Taylor, who has been
the guest of the Palace for several
| days, returned to her hone at Aztec
having ear treatment from DR.. Davis.
Pine river is reported higher at the
present time than any time last year
and Saturday aud Sunday it was Il
foot higher than at present, making
no preiense to keeping within its
| banks
Mrs. ]. s. Williams returned last
| night from Pennington, where she Wis
tied her cousin, Walter Coston. This
morning she left over the Southern
for Rifle, Colo. Mrs. Williams home
Is in Marion, la.
Don't forget the song recital in Red
Men hall this evening. The best tai.
ent in the city will take part and
every number Will he the finest of its
kind. At o'clock. Dance Immediate
ly following the concert.
Mrs. Joe Pendleton and son, Joe, OF
| Midway. near Trinidad, have been Wis.
iting Mrs C. L. Herbert and mother,
Mrs. Pendleton. for about a week.
Mrs. Pendleton left this morning for
Aztec to visit her relatives
j. c. Allen, the d & r. G. agent
at Mancos, was in the city last night
to meet his wife, who arrived on last
nights eastern from visit with
friends in Denver. Mr. and Mrs Al
len left for Mancos this morning.
Miss Minnie II. Ellermire, niece
II Mrs. Wesley Helm, was the LAT
ier's guest last night on her way from
Topeka. Kans.. whore she has been at.
tcnding school. The young lady left
for ier home In Dolores this morning
Mrs. b. W. Bri,ton was in the city
over night on her way from Cortez
Mr.. and Mrs. Britton came to cortez
last fall the former dying there the
pas, winter. His wife has just closed
up the estate and was on her way to.
day 70 her old home in Dakota.
Mrs. y. II Ames went out on Che
Southern today bound for Mcdford,
Ore, where she has a sister whom sho
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Pine river is reported higher at the
present time than any time last year
and Saturday and Sunday it was a
loot higher than at present, making
no pretense to keeping within its
banks
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Miss Seabright, the Aztec milliner,
who has been in town day or two
left for La Jara this morning to spend
few days with her father. after
which she will go on to Kansas City
where she makes her home with her
aunt
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

When the Silverton train arrived
this morning, gice was scattered good
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

With the people of the Animas val
ley understanding the proposition il
is quite evident the San Juan Water
& Power company win be able to Sc
cure right of way with little diff
Guilty. Right OF way for power line
viii not damage nine out of ten. And
our valley friends will find Manager
Clay willing to deal literally and use
them right.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Mrs, II. 0. Willis of Fs-nington is
Visiting friends in the city for few
days, on vacation and business trip
combined. Her son Herbert has ac.
cepted a position with Hans Aspans
II The store at Ignacio, and left yes.
terday to begin his new duties, Mrs.
Wills, who was Miss Markley before
her marriage. has many friends In
Durango She expects to leave for
home tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

j J. Clark, general manager of the
Kittimac properties in San Juan coun-
", passed through from Silvertoa this
morning to Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Mrs. j. s. Williams returned last
night from Pennington. where she Wis
tied her cousin, Walter Coston. This
morning she left over the Southern
for Rifle, Colo, Mrs. Williams home
Is in Marion, la.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

J. C. Melrose. wife and daughter
who came here about a week ago OF
the timber cases, went to Pagosi
Springs this morning Mr.. Melrose Il
a special agent of the department o
Justice, and is making the trip to thu
Springs on business pertaining to th'
aforementioned cases. They win re
turn to Durango in few days
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Francis d. Pastorius and Leonard
Carpenter, who were here looking at
the Pastorius holdings in the county,
deparied for Colorado Springs today.
Senator G. w, Schwink and w. II.
Lockhart, who We're in the party, left
for Rocky Ford yesterday morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Tomorrow evening al o'clock. Mr..
Arthur l.. stickney of Kansas and
Miss Birdie Kerr of Hermosa will he
united in matrimony at the home 5r
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. T.
a. Kerr The Animas valley is fur.
nishing a good many brides this year
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Miss Marie Mueller and brother
came in on last nights train, the
former from Gibson, N NJ, and the
latter from Santa Fe. This morning
they went to Aztec where Miss Muel.
ler has accepted position in the Az.
tee schools for tho coming n.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

The Southern uain arrived last
night at 1895, being delayed by
washout on Stony creek, some twenty
three miles this side of Rico About
thirty feet of the track along the river
bank was washed out, and had TO
be repaired before the train could
pass.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

John Wingate, dept. commander OF
the A. r, for Colorado and Wyom.
ing, left yesterday for Denver to at
tend called meeting OF the staff to.
day He win then 20 on to Salt Lake
to arrange for headquarters for the
G. A. II. At the coming meeting. On
the way back Mr.. Wingate expects TO
stop at Monte Vista where he VIII
be t'ndered reception. lie viii be
absent about ten days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

On June l7th, Miss Ruby May Blu.
chanan VIII become the bride of Harry
Elton Frey Mt the home of the bride
at Hermosa. Both young people are
well known in Durango. the bride be.
ing the daughter of A. j. Buchanan.
the well-known ranchman. and Mr..
Frey being in the employ of the Den.
Yer & Rio Grande.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Mrs. y. II, Ames went out on The
Southern today bound for Medford,
Ore, where she has a sister whom sho
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

r. w. Young, a mining man inter
ested in the Gold King at Gladstone,
passed through from Silverton this
morning to Denver
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

The Animas was the highest yes.
terday it has been at any time yet.
being 1902 feet at las in the after
noon Its average depth Is SOC feet,
which shows how much higher it Is
than usual.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

f. J. Carlin. vice president of the
Denver-Colorad Land company. left
for Denver this morning with somo
Durango people TO look over the Mont
clair addition OF Denver MIR. Carlin
will return about Saturday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-06-10

Miss Bessie Sanders was an arrival
on last nights eastern on visit to
her aunt, Mrs. Ida Wales.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-29
Scattering Sunshine.

The badge Of a true Mason is man.
ifest in his daily life in his reverence
for his Deity, his love of his neigh
Dor and fellowman, and the example
he sets Tor his brother. Let us do
good. Imprint your ideas upon
wood, they will rot; engrave them
upon brass tablets, they will be eff
faced by the erosion of the elements
and time; build a mighty structure, it
will crumble into dust; but work up
on the minds and hearts of your fell
sowmen, Undue them with correct
principles, and you engrave upon
those tablets something which neither
the elements nor time can dim. some
thing that will act as a beaconlight
upon the shores of that beautiful
land, where are no storms, and
where the rainbow never fades. The
highest duties of a Mason are to scat
ter Sunshine in the paths that all hui
mainly trcads =; and where sunshine is
there is Light, where light is there is
love, duty, every noble aspiration Of
the human heart, and where all these
emotions dwell there is the grace Of
God, the honor Of men, happiness
and sweet Content.-The Globe.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-29

was appreciated very much as it was
better suited for the occasion than
any other building in their town.
Music was furnished by the Barnett
College orchestra for the contest held
in the evening. There were four
contestants Tor the grand gold medal,
each Union feeling justly proud of
their contestant.
Miss Roma Wray won the ten dol
lar grand gold medal, which makes
Miss Roma eligible to enter the state
or national contest for the diamond.
The diamond completes the contest
course for which a diploma is given.
There was quite a number from
Versailles attended the ntion
and all report a most excellent time.
The convention is planning to meet
at Versailles next year.
The 14th district is composed of
foul counties, as follows: Morgan,
Cooper, Moniteau, Cole.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-29
About The Colored Folks,

Mrs. Fannie Musor went to Kansa.
City one day last week.
Mr.. William Woods left last Saturday
for st. Louis.
Mrs. Tom Redmon, member Of the
Ladies' Court, left last Monday for Lex
ington, where she will be a delegate tc
Grand Lodge that convenes in that City
Mr.. Clay Thruston, member OF the X,
of p. Lodge. of this city, is a delegate
to the Grand Lodge at Lexington this
week.
Mr.. Edward ". Ball, who has been
working for the City Hotel, left last Sat.
urday for Kansas City where he will oh.
tain employment and will make that city
his future home.
Mr.. Bert Martin went to Kansas City
last Saturday.
Mrs. Theo. Christian, of California.
Mo spent Saturday and Sunday witt,
her sister, Mrs. Cold Thruston, of this
city, and other relatives.
Mrs. Matte Floyd. of Kansas City, is
the guest of her daughters, the Mrs.
Cold and Bert Thrus,on, of this city this
| week.
Miss Joseph Ross. who has been visit
ing relatives in ST.. Louis, came home
last Sunday morning.
Mr. Nose Webb returned to his work
at sedalia last Monday. He says he
hopes to return by August 4th.
The best game of the season was play
ed on the home diamond last Sunday
afternoon. 1t was a hot contest from
start TO finish, resulting in victory for
Versailles by a score Of 6 to 4. Both
pitchers did excellent work and there
was good support Of, both sides, but q
few timely hits and team guardism won
tue game for tile home team. Prof.
Chas. ". White held the Indicator and
his decisions were most satisfactory
There was a constant down pour Of rain
throughou, the game which seemed to
soil several white frocks but did very
little towards hindering the players.
The colored hoys OF this city have u good
team and they need o encourage.