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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07
WITH THE ELks.

There was large attendance of the
tllks last night to take part in The mi
tiation of eight new members. Twelve
others were expected to join last even,
mg but for some reason they did not
appear and will be taken In next
week. The new Elks were all from
C!lama, arriving on last nights train.
Roy Hall came along with the party
TO see that they got what was com
ing to them. The new Elks are: }.
f. Clarke. j. w. Hopper. John Red
dington. John Owens, c. b. Smith. Ed
White, Pearl Haisey. and Doc Gillian
Election of officers followed the reg
ular lodge work. and the Initiation
ceremonies. Then came fine spread
such as Herman Hanno is famous for,
to which the Elks did ample justice
A list of the new officers follows:
ExRuler-E. A. Schlabach.
Leading Knight--R. S. Clements.
Loyal Knight. A. Wilmer.
Lecturing Knlght-R Cram.
Secretary-Wil Hart.
Treasurer. +. Milton.
Tyler-Herman Hanno.
Trustee tunexpired term)-C. +.
Wood
Trustee GO years)-A. X. Springer.
Representative to Grand Lodge at
Detroit. Mich.-F Conner.
Alternate to Grand Lodge--H. l..
Hall
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

The untrammelled and unmuzzled
newspapers are the ones that have
influence. The same applies to news
papers that protect the interests of the
taxpayers from grafters. 'lf had the
Examiner, the Call and the Chronicle
or any one of them behind me during
my trial." said Abraham Ruef to the
writer day after his dramatic confes-
sion, Il could have beat Honey and
Burns to standstill. 1t was the news
papers bounding that got me, not He
ney." And II is n matter of history
in California that not until the big
grafters established one great news
paper and purchased another and
tainted its columns were they able
TO block the steady advance of the
prosecution.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Isn't 1t disgusting to note the turn
about policy Of many Democratic
sheets that year ago last fall were
jumping on the Pinchot forestry pol
icy that are now pounding the ad
n.inistration and back up the deposed
forester. The Denver Post wallowed
in filthy mire to throw odium on the
Republican party through the policy of
Pint hotism. Democratic speakers han
died Pinchot without gloves. We re
member when Shafroth, Taylor and
the Democratic candidates swung
the circle with special train, most
of their talk was directed against the
foresiy service and every Democratic
paper piped acquiscence. Now. under
the leadership of the Denver Post the
same outfit is lauding Pinchot. This
is consistency with a big c.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Not only are you to stop the sale Of
intoxicants in resorts which have no
city license, but under no circum
liquors in saloons, concert halls or
disorderly cafes where women are
permitted 10 congregate," is the order
issued by the Chicago chief of police
to his lieutenants. Good for him.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

The Herald is in receipt of letters
seeking information regarding this
southwest and the same is true of
hundreds of others Sure this section
is receiving a vast amount of good
advertising
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

The Herald will not support any
Republican for county or city office
who Will moi pledge himself to cut our
all graft and fayoritism IL elected anc
work only for and in behalf of the gen
cral public. No grating Republican
goes with this paper.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

The Republican organization of La
Plata county has been working hard
to secure one of the government fish
hatcheries to be established in the
west.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

value OF their property over one-half
on the prospects OF the Southern Pa
ciic and at the same time refuse te
sign up their share for obtaining the
coveted prize Such is human nature.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

There are some who can best af
upon thousands Of dollars with the ad-
vent OF the Southern Pacific. who are
holding back.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas says
he would like to see John D. Rookie
feller wrapped in the flames of hell"
Senator Jeff must be believer in the
old-fashioned headquarters OF perdi.
ton.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Yes, it's tough proposition when a
man who steals few dollars to keep
his family from starving to death is
sent 10 jail while newspaper can
steal hundreds of dollars from taxpay
ers and is permitted to sloat in the
feat, protected by the authorities. Sad
but true.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

The Herald cannot help but admire
the boosters of San Juan county, y.
NJ, and especially Farmingtonites who
are willing to put up $4,000 addition
81 TO have the Southern Pacific shops
located there. Let Durango be imbued
with the same kind of boosting proc
liYilies
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Taft is going to get statehood for
Arizona and New Mexico before con
gress adjourns. One of the queer
things about 1t is that he should have
TO try.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07
see that men are elected who will do
their duty without fear or favoritism

Durango people are pleased to have
IT ID. Burns become interested in our
city as realty owner. Means an adj
ditional booster
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Durango is surrounded by such
variety of resources she cannot be
kept in the background, except through
unprogressive citizenship
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Frank Hoover came In from Tue
son. Ariz.. last evening after an alb
sence of four months, having put in
the time OH the Indian reservation
with w. II. Wigglesworth at a place
known as Indian Oasis. about 10 miles
from Tucson. MIR. Hoover says II was
getting altogether too hot for him in
that section and hiked for Durango.
the most ideal place in the universe
for all-around climate. He SAYS there
is a great deal of talk about the
Southern Pacific building into Durango
and he is convinced the road means
business. Stopping at Tucson one day
on his way from Indian Oasis Mr..
Hoover met Billy Liesenborg who had
Just come in from California and who
was going to ORC Blaneo to put in a
few weeks before returning 10 Du-
range Stopping at Albuquerque one
day Mr.. Hoover met j. IL. Schutt and
the boys. He says Albuquerque is a
sood town.
-
When Jack Cunningham. Familiarity
known ms the snake oharmer." ON nc.
count of his fondness for The reptiles.
the engineer on the Red Apple line,
pulled in to the depot last night, the
90 was carrying line OF signals not
10 be found in any railway code. Rib
hons were fluttering from the locomo.
tive with as much grace ms If decorat.
ing a bear, and tall sticks set up like
totem poles from the tank, supported
shoes of all sizes colors and degrees
of delapidation Both Engineer Gun.
ningham and Fireman Fowler wore a
broad grin, which echoed all along the
line. The decorations. It seems. were
perpetrated by a crowd OF yandaIs who
assembled at Flora Vista to see Mir
and Mrs. George C. Brett safely on
their honeymoon. The couples trunks
were works of art and their suit cases
dream-were not saying what kind
Rice was distributed by the ton-more
or less. There was so much OF It
among the coal, that there was q smell
OF burnt rice pudding all the way TO
Durango. whenever a fresh shoyclful
of coal was fired into the box The
bride and groom and the rest Of the
train, TO say nothing OF the platform,
received their share The newly-weds
were guests of the Savoy last night.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07
AN APPLE ORCHARD

for two dollars per acre cash outlay
IN you want to know how. ask before
March Is. VIM. Il. Milton, Durango.
Colo. 3-2.1W
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Farmers of La Plata county want
honesty in county and state govern
msnt. They insist on this and VIII
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

with the weeds and other things that
likewise approve of fine weather.
-
| Mrs. L. A. Sutton left for Ignacio
f. C. Lightner.
| -
| W. II. Wallace was an arrival from
Dolores last evening MIR. Wallace ex-
pecis to remain for several DAYS for
| -
Mrs. II. Ballough and baby departed
for Denver for visit of few months.
Mrs. Ballough will stay over in Chama
for short visit with Mrs. F. NJ. John.
| -
J. L. Daughney of Tucumeari. n. NJ,
was a guest of the Palace over night.
This morning Mr.. Daughney went to
Pennington TO look over ranch prop
erty.
| B. Chaser left for Denver today on
| a bushes strip, and may go on east
before returning Mr.. Chaser said he
would try to get back before dirt flies
on the Southern Pacific.
.
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in his r,anorv
II Hall ,,ho mo-. In ,ho a,,,. Inc.
ri,h, win r,oraroa Nai,o, s,on,
cbamo 10 soa tho, o;c,, ~, ,,a,,,
hors fro,, ,bo, ,rr, WOW. nronort,. IN
u,,od into tho r,vsiar,os =, Tho r,,s
,etnrned homo ,bis morr;re
from Hesperus last night IN see her
son Arthur who was onerated ON for
deformed feet at Ocbsner bospitaI
Monday The little fellow is doing
fine. He was moi sick at all from The
effects of the operation
o.
Miss Ethel Cliff. who was the puest
of the Savoy for a few days. while I'm
Town ON a shoppine trim returned in
| her home near Aztec this morning.
Miss Gift is the teacher AT the Faulk-
- t.t t-.- ,, nm,
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

W. II, Wallace was an arrival from
Dolores last evening, Mr. Wallace ex-
peeis to remain for several days for
medical treatment
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

this term, after weeks vacation
spent in town. For the last few days
Miss Conner has been the guest OF
Mrs. a. f. Knapp
Emil Alberecht. untIl recently time
keeper al the Gold King. at Gladstone.
passed through from siIverton this
morning on months vacation trip to
Denver and Kansas City. MIR. Alber.
echt returns to San Iiian county to ac-
cept n similar position with another
company
Thomas Brazie was guest of the
Savoy last night. Mr.. Brazie came
in from Pennington last night. where
he has been looking after his ranch
interests and departed for his home in
Colorado Springs today. MIR. Brazie
Is a conductor on the Colorado Mid
land.
The College Singing Girls are com.
ing Monday evening, March the 18th
This will be decidedly the best mum
her Of the lyceum course md It viii
stand all in hand to secure tickets ms
carly as possible as no doubt Red Men
hail will be packed TO the doors. Re
member the date and make no other
plans for that evening.
o.
w. p. Dancer president of the Mon
umental Oil company of Bluff. Utah,
is Il guest of the Savoy Mr. Dancer is
here TO meet his wife and children
who come in tonight from Snyder
Tex, where they have been visiting
relatives for a couple of months. Mr.
and Mrs. Dancer and children leave
for home in the morning.
Mrs. j. G. Foster. and two little
granddaughters were passengers to Ce-
dar Hill this morning Mrs Foster
came in several days ago with the
remains of her husband, who died In
Loyeland last September. AS her son,
G H. Foster, is buried in Greenmount
and most of the family are living in
Durango and vicinity, Mrs Foster pre-
fcrred that her husbands last resting
place should he here.
Fred Bonnell came in last night from
La Posta where he has been doing
,,sn,.iy F,,. l., g,ur,,fi an ,on,n,n,, ,,,t ,,.a,,
down 10 Cedar Hin today on business
The snow out In the Pargin district
Is not melting very fast 1t is two
feet on the level where MIR. Bonnell
lives With Durango streets dusty, #
is little hard to realize that out in
the country other conditions prevail.
Fred w. Strater came In from Den.
yer last evening and will soiourn with
US short time, looking after Herald
interests here and there and at the
same time putting few outsiders next
to some good eeulty propositions AIR.
Suater says there is a good deal of
tails in Denver about Durango and this
sn,lbwest seetion ond he is lacking
for bip inftux Of home seekers as
~ ell nc investori
--n-
John Barry superiptendeut of the
VermiIlon nj Animas Forks. is in town
for a dav or Two waiting for the slides
IN ouit runninp an aa IN eet hack IN
work connie of slides last week
lifted The end of the min and turned
II around A. number Of the buildings
we're caved in. leaving the force prac.
tleolv without shelter for n day or
two I'M they could he repaired some
of the trestline of the mill was car.
ried 10 the foot Of the hill one Of The
men being on II at the time. He was.
however. unburt The warm weather
frequently just now.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Old Mexico. to visit her parents in
Silverton.
Joe Prewitt was returning pas.
senger last night from Denver.
c. W, Shores came down from Sill
verton last night and continued TO Den.
yer this morning.
Mrs. |. NJ, Jewell was in Durango
over night passing through from Sill.
verton to Denver
Superintendent Burt johnson came
down from Tacoma last night to at.
tend the funeral of George schaffer
today.
Ernest Shaw. supervisor of the San
Juan national forest. returned last ev.
ening from business trip to Ogden
and Denver.
NJ. o. Brown. the Archuleta cattle
man, came in last night from Pagosa
Springs and departed for Pennington
this morning
F. L. Bradneld of Dolores was a
guest OF the Palace over night on the
way to silverton. Mr. Bradfeld went
up this morning.
The Ladies' Aid society OF the NJ. Il
church will meet with Mrs. John Phllo
tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. All mem
bers and friends OF the society are
cordially invited TO attend.
f. ID Baker, chief engineer OF the
American Smelling < Refining com.
pany. and 4. l.. Wilkinson, who were
here few days on business with the
Durango smelter, departed for Den.
yer this morning
w p. Dancer, who is heavily in
terested In the oil fields at Bluff. Utah,
was an arrival ON last nights South
a, Al. na,,oa. min no n, .ho oit,,
for = dav or two ue 10 n snast of
The Savoy
%
t.,,og pa,,,aar of no,oras who u,as
operated on short time ago in Mercy
hospital, is getting along very nicely,
olthou.h bo is not ahla tn bo nm val
,,re poI,ncor who is I, INV, win
or husband homes 10 he able to
lsov, for hama In ohout ,hroa woe,s
.
F. Ames and F. Wond loft for
Cortoz his norntnn Mrs Isaacs wife
Of the minister at Cortez. died yester.
whose name they did not know Both
bodies are TO he shipped east and
Messrs. Hood & Ames went out to pre-.
pare them for shipment.
o.
Sheriff Thomas s. Reavis came in
from pagosa Springs last night and
went out this morning with ]. Il. Mar.
tinez, to attend TO some OF the pre-
liminaries before the trial Attorney
torney also left for the Springs this
morning.
o
Rev. W. n. Bennett. wife and daugh-
ter Alice left this morning for va
cation trip of about month, part OF
the time to he spent In Mr.. Benefits
old home. in Waukeegan, Ill. They
VIII visit friends and relatives al
nbout ten intermediate points. A mum
Der of friends were at the depot to
wish the travellers a pleasant Journey.
%
Mrs. Emma George returned to Den
yer this morning. after a visit of about
ness. Mrs. George is quite well again
now, and said this morning she had
had such good time at home she
hated TO leave. Her Durango friends
are always glad TO see her. although
they trust the cause of the trip will
not be repeated very soon.
o
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Frank b. Tlce of Polo, Ill, came in
on the delayed eastern which arrived
Al 1870 this morning. Mr.. Tice left
for Pennington today to look Al some
land.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Miss Media Steinborg of this city
will do subscription work for the Colo
RADIO Springs Gazette and Herald. That
paper has offered a trip to California
and the coast to fourteen young ladies'
in the state. who secure the largest
number of subscriptions. The state is
divided into seven districts and two
girls will be sent from each. We
wish the young lady good luck and
trust she may be one Of the FORTH
nate prize winners.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Sheriff Thomas s. Reavis came in
from Pagosa Springs last night and
went out this morning with J b. Mar
tinez, to attend TO some OF the pre-
liminaries before the trial. Attorney
Charles A. Johnson, the prisoners at
torney, also left for the Springs this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Miss Winongene Nelson has accept.
ed the position as teacher on the up
per Florida. Beside the grade work
Miss Nelson has agreed to teach some
high school studies.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Mrs Franz Eater left for her home
at lgnacio this morning after couple
OF days in town. The roads from ig
nacio TO the ranch are in bad shape,
from the melting snow
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Mrs. F. C. Grebles came down from
Silverton last night, transferring at
the new slide. which came down about
sixteen miles beyond the two which
were cleared away yesterday. Mrs.
Grebles made the rest of the trip to
Durango on the passenger which re-
turned to Durango about | o'clock.
This morning Mrs. Grebles went on to
Denver to meet her daughter. Mrs.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07
(From Fridays DailyJ

Mrs. Harry Fry. who is guaranteed
with the smallpox, is said TO be rapid
ly improving
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Miss Emeline Jensen. former Ger
man teacher in the Durango high
school. is making quite a hit In Den
yer where she is instructor of Ger
man in Miss Wolcott's school. She
IL the author OF German operetta,
entitled The Violin Master" which
was produced by her class the otter
night before a distinguished Denver
audience. The Denver Post illustrates
the play and Miss Jensen, devoting a
quarter of page besides nice &C
count. while The News gives photo
OF Miss Jensen and account OF the
play The Herald is always glad to
know Of progress Of former Durango
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Mrs. E. A. Sutton left for Ignacio
today to spend few days with Mrs.
f. c. Lightner.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Mrs. Mclean, state secretary of the
went out on the eastern this morning
on her way to Denver. Mrs. Mclean
came here to see If the organization
among the high school girls would
be advisable. After looking into the
situation and consulting the school of
flclals and others a meeting was called
yesterday afternoon at the high school
and an association formed. Mrs. e.
J. Myers will have charge of the work.
The following officers were elected.
Margery Vinton, president Esther
Kerr, secretary; Iris Malone, treasur-
er; Dorothy Perkins, vice president.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

William Craig, the well known Ce-
dar Hill merchant, was in the city
last night on business trip, returning
tnis morning. Mr.. Craig said that the
party of surveyors who have been
working in the vicinity of Cedar Hill
for the past month. moved camp yes
teruay to a spot just this side of Az
tee. The force has just been increas
ed from twelve to eighteen men. 1t
looks as II the Eden company are
taking hold in good earnest this time.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Karl T. Thompson and T. w. Nc.
Lehman were In from the ranch last
night on Florida mesa ostensibly to at
tend the Elks lodge. Mr.. Thompson
failed to put in an appearance and
when rallied this morning on the sub
jecL said he left the password on
the piano out at the ranch. and he
had such poor memory that lie
couldn't get in without II, so when he
found he was late, he went to the NOV
ing pictures? There is nothing like
having a good excuse.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Mrs. w. X. Mason came in from
Hesperus last night 10 see BILLY
Lewis off for Denver on this morn.
ing's train. Mr.. Lewis has just been
appointed assistant state coal mine in
spector and went to Denver to assume
the duties of his new position. Mrs.
Mason was the guest of Mrs. Ross
McGirr of the Palace hotel.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Mrs. Fl. c. Bollinger went out on
the Southern this morning TO her home
in La Plata City, after an absence of
about a month visiting relatives in
Mancos. Mrs. Bollinger stayed over a
day or two in Durango on the way
home.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Mrs. II. Ballough and baby departed
Mrs. Ballough will stay over in Chama
for short visit with Mrs. F. NJ. John.
son.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07
(From Fridays Daily.D

with the weeds and other things that
likewise approve of fine weather.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Rev. W. T. Bennett. wife and daugh-
ter Alice left this morning for va
cation trip of about month, part OF
the time to he spent in Mr. Benefits
old home. in Waukeegan, Ill. They
VIII visit friends and relatives al
about ten intermediate points mum
Der of friends were at the depot to
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Miss Ethel Cliff. who was the guest
OF the Savoy for few days. while in
town on shopping trip, returned 10
her home near Aztec this morning,
Miss Gift is the teacher at the Faux
ner school house below Cedar Hill,
and was here on a brief vacation.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Fred w Strater came In from Den.
yer last evening and will soiourn with
us a short time, looking after Herald
interests here and there and at the
same time putting few outsiders next
TO some good seulty propositions. MIR
Suater says there is good deal of
tails in Denver about Durango and this
southwest section. and he is looking
for q big influx Of home seekers as
well as investors.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Fred Bonnell came in last night from
La Posta where he has been doing
work for a sawmill company and went
down 10 Cedar Hin today on business
The snow out In the Pargin district
Is not melting very fast. 1t is two
feet on the level where MIR. Bonnell
lives. With Durango streets dusty, It
Is little hard to realize that out in
the country other conditions prevail.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Mrs. Emma George returned to Den
yer this morning. after visit of about
ten days at home on account OF i'll
ness. Mrs. George is quite well again
now, and said this morning she had
had such a good time at home she
hated TO leave Her Durango friends
are always glad to see her. although
they trust the cause of the trip will
not be repeated very soon.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

Mrs. J. G. Foster. and two little
grauddaughters were passengers to Ce-
dar Hill this morning. Mrs. Foster
came in several days ago with the
remains of her husband, who died In
Loyeland last September. AS her son,
G II. Foster, is buried in Greenmount
and most of the family are living in
Durango and vicinity, Mrs Foster pre-.
fcrred that her husbands last resting
place should he here.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-03-07

A. Latson was among the arrivals
on last nights eastern from Rocky
ord. Mr.. Latson went out on the
Southern today to Lebanon, the new
settlement in the Montezuma valley,
where he has ranch and other inter
ests.