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Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Mr.. Francis says Democratic sue
cess in 1912 is certain If the great body
of the American people can be con.
WINGED that Democratic success does
not mean financial disaster or com
mercial revolution This is the rub.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Politics as rule cut little figure in
The municipal elections held through
out the country Tuesday. Most vot.
ers are beginning TO realize that city
affairs should he conducted along non.
partisan lines.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Halley's comet will begin to be Wis.
ible to the naked eye on the 18th of
this month, but so many people will
be busy scanning baseball scores thea
that the celestial traveller is not like.
ly to claim much attention
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Our Silverton friends must be of
good cheer. The year is going to come
out all right. The great mining in
dustry cannot be kept down where the
showing is like that in San Juan coun-
ty
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Washington departments may re-
move our postoflice and other govern
ment facilities If we do not enter a
protest. We are reminded of this in
the matter of the Fort Lewis Indian
school.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

DR.. lePage of Brussels wants 500.
200 for operating on King Leopold a
few days before that monarch's death
The fee is probably based upon the
conclusion that the operation was en-
tiiely successful
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Senator Aids of New York has re-
signed, owing 10 the fact that he has
been declared guilty of accepting
bribes In some places they do not
punish Legislators who receive bribes
by merely permitting them to retire
from the lawmaking business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Where do the Indians visiting Du.
range obtain their whisky? A little
sleuthing would reveal the places.
There are. altogether too many half
drunken Indians In La Plata county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

d. & II. C. never engaged in whole.
sale robbery like some newspapers
we might mention. In fact, the d. &
Il. G. is quite respectable in compari-
son
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Our people will breathe easier when
the sun comes out bright and warm
and remains so. These continued cool
days and nights are not calculated TO
cause great joy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

The Western slope is entitled to con-
gressional representation and If Re
pnblicans want success they must
recognize this fact
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11
LOCAL NEWS.
tFrom Thursday's Daily.)

w. w. Dunlap went on on the
Southern today to his home in Do
lores. after spending yesterday in Du-
range on his way from a trip to Den
yer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

There is "A rumor going the rounds
that Fabian will be candidate for
sheriff on the Democratic ticket this
fall
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

An Ohio man has been arrested for
stealing two slices of bacon. He will
of course, be tried under charge of
grand larceny
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Durango needs commission form
OF government-the people and the
taxpayers have had plenty of poll
tics.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11
City Finances End Fiscal Year

The people of Durango. especially
the taxpaying portion, viii be inter.
ested In the report of the auditing com
mittee showing the receipts and expen-
ditures for the year as follows:
Report Of Auditing Committee.
To the Honorable Mayor and Council
of the city of Durango. Colo.
Gentlemen:
We, the undersigned, your commit
tee appointed to audit and report on
the books of the city administration
for the fiscal year ending Mar 81. 1910,
beg 10 submit the following report:
We have carefully examined the
books of the water superintendent. po-
lice magistrate. city clerk and city
treasurer and find that all books have
been neatly and accurately kept with
the exception of "a few minor clerical
errors which have since been correct.
ed
Water Superintendent.
We find that the water superintend
eni has collected for his department
during the year AS follows:
For water licenses. $22 2,464I2
For taps and cemetery irriga-
tion ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 500 90
For plumbing goods sold .... I1.45
iotal ................ S22,9S1 5T
This has all been properly turned
over to the treasurer as per receipts
exhibited.
In this department also we have
carefully checked all postings, and find
that all consumers have been given
proper credit for all money paid in.
Police Magistrate.
We find that the police magistrate
has collected in fines during the year
S1071. In addition to this, there have
been miscellaneous fines. collected by
the city marshal to the amount of
500. These amounts have been turn.
ed over 10 the city treasurer as eyi
denced by receipts shown.
City Clerk.
We have carefully checked the books
of the city clerk and find the licenses
issued during the year to be as fol
lows
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Haggott will not visit La Plata coun.
ty. His fences resemble cyclonic
spasm and are past redemption.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Cord C. Bowen and Glen Honaker
both of Cortez, were In Durango last
night passing through from the Mon
tezuma valley to Denver. They went
out this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

fS'p,-tf W.
Respectfully submitted.
WILLIAM Il. DUGGAN,
KEITH S. RUCKER,
Auditing Committee.
Durango, Colo, April 4. 1910.
Certificate.
!, X. A. Gagg. assistant cashier of
the First National bank OF Durango.
do hereby certify that the amount
standing to the credit OF w. II. La
Count, treasurer of the city OF Durango
on April 1. 1910. was seventeen thou.
sand nine hundred and sixty-fve and
eishiy-seyen one hundredths dollars
(sl7.965.SO.
(signed K. A. GAGG, Cashier.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

II the Western slope is given decent
treatment by ,he Republican powers
victory viii be assured.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Jeff Keith. the well known sheeI
man of Archuleta county, came in from
his camp near Ignacio last night, ant
is spending the day in town on bust
ness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Western slope Republicans are en-
titled to name ahe nominee for con-
gress.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Mrs. A. WlcIwire and daughters,
Misses Ruth and Laurene Wickwlre,
were guests OF the Palace over night
from Chateau. Canada. This morning
they went out on the Red Apple train
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Daniel b. Bailey of the firm of Bal.
ley Hopkins of Hesperus was re
turning passenger on last nights east.
ern from u business trip to Denver.
lie returned somewhat sooner than he
Intended ON account OF severe attack
of Illness while in Denver lie had
been feeling miserable with Ia grippe
for a couple of weeks. before starting
out, but thought he would get along
all right. His Illness cut his visit in
Denver short, as he preferred TO be al
home rather than among strangers
when sick Mr. Bailey continued T.
Ilcsperns this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

A. Bornet returned last evening from
n trip through San Juan county, New
Mexico. and departed for his home in
Pueblo this morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11
Monthly Bills.

o.
The Following constitutes the list OF
bills allowed at the Tuesday night
session of the council:
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs II. F.. Sullivan are
spending the day In town. They came
In from Chihuahua. Old Mexico. last
night where they spent the winter. Mr..
Sullivan ls In the sawmill business at
Placervile in San Juan county. and
has the contract to furnish all the tim.
bers used IN the Smuggler- Union mine
at Pandora His trip to Old Mexico
was mainly to visit the mills Of the
big lumber companies operating there
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan will continue to
Silverton this evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Henry Bollinger The La PLATA mler-
chant, was down from the city above
The clouds, over night. The snow is
going off rapidly in the hills. which
will make the season a long one this
year. The stage road has been open
since March, a month earlier than last
year and six weeks sooner than Two
years ago. Business is quiet AS very
few people are looking for the operat-
ing season TO commence so early. Mrs.
Bolinger came down from home This
morning on her way to Mancos on ac.
count of the Illness of Mrs. Shaw, her
grandmother. The latter was much
better according 10 later message,
but Mrs. Bollinger thought 1t best to
make the trip, in any case
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Doe Wallace says the Dick Simp.
son trading store expects to purchase
at least 10000 pounds of wool from the
Nayajos this spring. The shearing sea.
son is on in full blast among the
Indians and they are going to have
considerable loose money as result,
wool commanding about IA cents per
pound.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Mrs. H. NJ Humphrey and son were
among the arrivals on last nights
eastern from Dulce. n. NJ. She stayed
over at the Savoy. leaving this morn
ing for the Fort Lewis Indian school
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

The case of William IIeaton. accused
of grand larceny. which was given to
The jury at 315 yesterday afternoon.
resulted in the jury remaining out
until 8 O'Clock last night, when they
returned a sealed verdict.
Arguments in the case of The People
vs.. Ebert Rucker, charged with horse
Stealing, were then heard on a plea
OF abatement motion by the de-
fense to quash the Indictment was sus.
tanned and the case dismissed.
The concluding arguments in the
Paulek case. in which IA receiver was
applied for, for lands held by three
brothers, were heard, and the court ap.
pointed A. j. Paulek, now residing on
the ranch. as receiver. under 81 900
bond TO settle all obligations and close
out the partnership.
The bond of j. B. Martinez for a
sum of $4,000 was accepted, several
citizens of Archuleta county being
sureties for the prisoners safe appear.
anoe at the next term Of district court.
Martinez has been in the county jail
In Durango since his arrest on n
charge of murder. the tragedy occur.
ring in Pagosa Springs last January.
He was released yesterday afternoon,
to appear in court at Pagosa Springs
on the first Tuesday In June.
Court convened this morning at 10
O'Clock The verdict in The William
Heaton case when opened was found
to be not guilty.
The case of Joseph Starr charged
with assault and murder, on motion
of defendants attorney. was continued
till the November term Court then
adjourned till 10 O'Clock tomorrow
morning. when the case of Black Rock,
an Indian tried once before for rape,
resulting in hung jury. comes up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Miss +. McCrary and her niece, Mrs
c. l.. Wltte. and children. were guests
of the Palace last night, on their way
from Dolores. The family came TO the
Montezuma valley some three years
ago on account of Mr.. Whites health
but the climate did NJ. agree with him
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. w. n. Marsh left for
Pagosa Springs this morning. Mr.,
Marsh went on business and his wife
accompanied him for few days
change Mrs. Marsh is convalesclng
from the effects of an operation per
formed in February. and finds recov-
cry q tedious process. She Is get
ting along very nicely but Is still very
weak. A few days outing Will doubt.
less prove beneficial.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11
tFrom Fridays Daily)
o

Joe Prewitt returned last evening
from trip to Denver
Mr. and Mrs. w. II. McCloskey drove
In from Redmesa yesterday. This
morning Mr.. McCloskey left for Chama
whore his wife will join him later.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Superintendent 7. J Crowds went
out on the Southern This morning
bound for the Tomahwk. after a brief
visit with his family It was snow.
ing yesterday when he left La Plata
city, and there may be considerable of
the "beautiful' in the hills today. 1t is
not likely TO be very severe as the sea.
son is early this year. Al least, moi
serious enough 10 interfere with the
telephone line wlich The Lucky Moon
company is putting up from La Plata
to the Tomahawk lninc, distance of
three miles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

William Randall of Telluride was u
guest of the Strater last night. Mr..
Randall is in the wholesale meat bust
terday from trip to Pennington
where he went 10 look at 300 head OF
cattle for his trade. The deal has not
yet been closed. Mr. Randall left for
home today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Three hundred and fifty people at
tended the seventh annual banquet of
the Grand Junction chamber of com
merce Tuesday night when Governor
ShafrOih was the chief speaker. They
get together over at the Junction.
They wouldn't think of letting Durango
get away with their Indian school. Not
much Every last son would be up
In arms.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

The Herald for commercial printing
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Total ................$ $l7 oG5 az
rms amount was on deposit at the
First National bank of Durango, Colo,
April |, 1910, as per their certificate
attached
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Mrs. L. V. Austin and daughter Mil.
dred and son Paul we're arrivals on the
eastern last evening from Denver. This
morning they left for Pennington
where they VIII make their home in
future. Mrs. Austin visited Farming.
ton about two years ago. and likes IT
yery much
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Friends of Miss Minnie Mohr, one
OF the most popular teachers who
has ever held a position in the Du
range schools, now instructor of Ger.
man in the manual training high
school in Denver. will be sorry TO
know, that she is mourning the loss of
her sister. The latters death occurring
In February.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

For the past three months, he has been
located in Bowie, Ariz,, and is i'm.
proving every day His family went
out on the eastern This morning to
Join him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

fotal ...,...,.........S S1i0,027 20
We find the city treasurer's ledger
balances at the close of business Mar
81. 1910, as follows:
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

County Superintendent Mrs. Rose
pha Pulford was returning passen
ger on last nights eastern from Den
yer where she attended a series OF
educational meetings and worked fol
the good of the cause of education in
general.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Mrs. John Bell came down on the
morning train from her home near
Lockwood, and Is spending the day In
town Miss Mary, who is studying
for trained nurse at 81. Luke's hos
piial in Denver. writes that she likes
her work very much. The young lady
has the bright, cheerful temperament
so essential In nurse, and should
make great success. Miss Bell en-.
tered ST. Luke's last October.
o
Mrs ]. b. Patterson and grandchil-
dren and Miss Lenna Daniels. were
arrivals last evening from Pagosa
Springs. Mrs. Patterson was taking
the children home TO Dolores after a
visit with her. at the Springs. They
went out on the Southern this morn.
ing. Miss Daniels is spending the day
In Durango and leaves In the morn.
ing for visit with her sister Mrs.
Matt Hubbard at Huntington.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Fl. l.. Case of Clovis, N. NJ, returned
last evening on the Red Apple from
a trip through San Jnan county, New
Mexico. Mr.. Case expressed himself
as well pleased with the country, and
will return later He stayed over at
the Palace departing for home this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

VIII r. Hall came in from Ignacio
last night to-well look in at the
Elks, and TO take in the masquerade,
and a few other things. Mr.. Hall is
staying over in town today doing some
belated Easter shopping. Hasn't Sc
lected his spring bonnet yet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

When passing through Pennington
Tuesday George Allen told w y. Wal
lace that fruit had not been damaged
to any extent by the cold weather,
apricots probably being injured some,
but peaches are all right. We trust
there will be no cause foI alarm from
this on.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Mrs. Josephine Cheney, mother oi
Mrs d. G. Conlson. arrived last even
ing for an extended visit with her
daughter, and family Mrs. Chene,
has recently been visiting another
daughter in Milwaukee
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Grant Hughes came in from Pagosa
Springs last night, where he spent a
week or two recuperating from the eff
fects of severe siege of infammatory
rheumatism. He is much better but
isn't exactly fit for place on a ball
nine yet
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Mrs. Likens. who while in Durango,
took prominent part In G. A. r.
matters. and still holds prominent
official position for the state, who
moved 10 Denver few years ago from
Durango, is now visiting her sister In
Nebraska, and in few weeks will
go on to visit her daughter, Velma, in
California.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Sheriff John Clarke went out this
morning with Nelson Woed. the young
man sentenced this week in district
court to an indeterminate term in the
state reformatory at Buena Vista, of
not less than one year nor more than
fourteen. pending good behavior. Wood
was convicted OF assault with attempt
to kill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

F. Il. Quirk. the tree man, was a
passenger TO Dolores this morning,
where Ire will put in few days de.
livering Ave ear loads of trees. The
orchard business In this section is not
dying out, Judging from the number of
trees purchased and set out the past
three years. La Plata county alone
has goodly share to her credit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Harry Thomas returned last night
from n trip through San Juan comfy,
New Mexico, where he delivered three
carloads of fruit trees for F. F. Quirk,
the representative of the Davis County
a Utah firm.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. II. Burnham. nee Kath
crime Kerr, have new daughter who
arrived last night Mrs. Kerr came
down on the train from Hermosa thi,
morning 10 see her new granddaughter
who is n fine baby. of course. Dir
Haggarts stork.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

The cases of Frank Levan and Fa.
bian Martinez came up at 80 today
In the county court. when defendants
attorneys asked for change of venue
to the district court.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

The county commissioners examin-
ed the county Jail this morning and
found same in good sanitary condition
They also visited Mercy hospital and
looked after the welfare of the coun.
ty charges.
The bonds of county officials were
examined by the board and found sat
isfactory The bond of c. c. Houser
as road oyerseer In district No, 2 was
approved; also that of p S. Taylor
as horticultural inspector. The butch
er bond of IL. 4. Henry OF Animas
City was approved.
Tomorrow, the board VIII be out on
an Inspection trip of roads and
bridges.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-23

For SALE One seven room Cottage with
furnishings and boat, at Eagle Point, Lake
Memphrem agog. Inquire of J. E. Heath 1
Spring st.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-23

Butter-Northern creamery, 500
Sac; western. 92@33c; jobbing. 1@2c
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-23

The Household Science Circle of the
Union club held very pleasantszmeetine
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Theodore
Vail. The ladies drove mp in a big team
and enjoyed a social and profitable meet
ing devoted to the subject of Domestic
Service They visited the greenhouses,
and discussed the variations of their SUBJ
ject over social cup of chocolate and
cakes.
Birthday parties were numerous on
Friday, March 10. This being the
eighth anniversary of Master Charles
Watson's birth, he celebrated the occa-
sion by inviting about sixteen OF his
schoolmates from six to eight in the
evening. A merry time was enjoyed
with games and refreshments, the table
being decorated appropriately for St.
Patrick's Day, SO near. The young host
was made happy by number of presents.
On the same evening, Sherburne Camp
bell celebrated the eleventh anniversary
of his birth by party. Eight boys of
about his own age were entertained by
him from seven to nine. They enjoyed a
pleasant time with games of all kinds
and refreshments of ice cream and cakes,
including handsomely decorated birth
day cake. He was the recipient of a
number of pretty and useful gifts.
The Universalist Ladies Aid society
will have their usual Easter supper and
apron sale on Friday of this week in the
vestry.
Easter services of great beauty are
planned for in all the churches next Sun
day.
Sherburne Campbell has gone to visit
his uncle in East Charleston during the
sugar season.
James Smith has returned from a two
weeks absence in Boston and Manches-
ter, N. H. He is again at work in the
garage. His daughter, Marguerite, will
remain with her grandmother in Man
chester little longer.
B. 7. Campbell's family are to exchange
tenements with E. A. Cook, the Cooks
moving into Miss Ida PEARLS house, and
house on Park avenue.
The Christmas club entertain them
selves by progressive dinner party on
Friday evening of this week.
Albert Wyatt is quite i'll with pneu-
monia and in rather dangerous con-
dition.
There was no preaching service at the
Congregational church Sunday on ac-
count of the pastors absence but Sun
day school was held as usual.
A. E. Cook expects to move soon from
Mrs. Folsom's house on Park Avenue
into Miss Pearls house on Park street.
Mrs. Harry Blodgett and son Earl
have moved back to Boston to live.
Miss Daisy Hazeltine was i'll last week
and unable to attend her school. Mrs.
Shepherd took charge of the school for
the week.
The graded school closed the winter
term Friday for a vacation of two
weeks. The spring term will open April
4 with a new principal. Mr.. Glossy of
Johnson. 1t is much to be regretted
that Mr.. Jameson is to leave and
at this time in the school year.
He was presented with a farewell gift of
a FIVE dollar gold piece by the eighth and
ninth grade pupils.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-23
Use the American Liver Tablets.
MONROE.


Henry Leighton is very sick with ty-
phoid pneumonia.
Mrs c. H. Hosford is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. John Colby, at Woods
vile, N. H.
Mr.. Metcalf is sick.
Miss Ellen Bedell has been spending a
few days with her grandparents at
McIndoes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Duncan visited
Miss Cynthia Gibson of Ryegate, Satur-
day.
Mrs. Luther Pollard. who is i'll with
pneumonia. is reported on the gain.
The Ladies Aid society will meet at
the hotel parlor Thursday afternoon.
Herbert Rurrill is working in the grist
mill for Charles Mcfarland and board
ing at O. N. BedelPs.
Mr. and Mrs William Green of Han
over visited relatives in town recently.
There will be an Easter concert at the
Methodist church Sunday evening at
100 O'Clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-23

defeated by a score of 40 to 6. Then a
st. Johnsbury All-Star team composed
of some excellent players, beat the graded
school boys by % to IS. A social dance
followed the game.
The base ball team are planning meth
DDS of work and of raising money for the
coming season and one of their first en-
tertainments will be a moving picture
show to be given in Music Hall, Friday
April 1.
Henry Graves has purchased a new
Ford touring car, and Charles Stuart a
new Cleveland.
Henrw Wilkie has been quite i'll with
stomach trouble for two weeks, and
unable to work.
George Pierce has gone to Newport.
where he has a fine position as foreman
of the transfer station for both the B. &
NJ, and c. P. R. R. He will not move
his family to Newport for the present.
Mrs. Pierce has been seriously i'll with
the grip, which is quite prevalent just
now.
Mrs. John Murch has gone to Boston
for several weeks.
Lorenzo Eaton has been quite i'll,
threatened with pneumonia, and is now
under the care Of a trained nurse.
Clarence Batchelder is home from
Brightlook hospital.
Mrs. Roger Laid has been spending a
few days in Boston and Brookline, Mass.