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Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Reading the Christmas stories and
the wool tariff articles now so preya
lent in the dailies recalls to our mind
an old rhyme published more than
twenty years ago which ran like this:
I'm going to hang my stocking up,
said Ida, Hear my VOW. I'D like to
see, Tom slyly said, what you've got in
1t now. The tariffs high. the maid
replied, but a marriage license can
make free wool Of my stocking. sir
for you, my dear young man."
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

1t is said that Justice is blind, but
read this. Miss Konievne. plump
and good looking young lady OF st.
Louis, was bitten on the knee by a
cross dog belonging to neighbor and
brought suit against the owner of the
dog In the sum Of $1,000 During the
trial the jury sat and listened to the
story told by the fair plaintiff without
showing much interest In the proceed
ings but all at once the young lady
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

permanent organization. Their ac-
ton will be told next week. NJ. b.
Scott and w. Goff Black represented
Aztec.
The good that this organization can
do II 1t sets its ideal on a definite OBJ
ject Is almost unlimited; If it moons
and dawdles its end will be and ought
to be short and swift.
Unless we mistake not the senti
ment of this region. that sentiment
demands prompt action.
Aztec boosters who went up: w. Fl
Crawford, w. A. Palmer and wife. NJ
r. Fifeld. w. Goff Black. H. A. Dun
shee, Monroe Fields, w. II. Chrisman
Frank Mcclure. J. D. Horn, Linn Page
w. M. Goodson, w. T. Dufur, NJ. B
Scott, II. d. Abrams, w. s. Walker
Albert Sharpless, C. G. Brewer. the
Index pilgrim-total 19-count EN-
10.
Farmington sent splendid dele
cation.
Citizens of the silvery San Juan
this section is ready to do railroad
busIness.-Aztec Index.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19
MORE SMOKER TALK.

The 'get-together" meeting In Du
range last Wednesday OF all this south
west region showed that the need OF
this section for better facilities OF
transportation, manufacture and pro
duction. is felt by all. This meeting
was NO mutual admiration affair.
What those delegates demanded was
lction--prompt action. The speakers
from various districts did much In
way Of oratory and we would be glad
to publish many ideas but lack Of
SPACE forbids.
The different communities repre-
sented each selected three men to
NEST the following day TO perfect 4
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19
A WOMAN'S ANSWER
TO A MANS QUESTION

(By Mary F. Lathrop)
DC you know you have asked for the
costliest thing
Ever made by the Hand above
A womans heart and woman's life
And woman's wonderful love?
Do you know you have asked for this
priceless thing.
AS child might ask for toy
Demanding what others have died to
With the reckless dash of boy?
You have written my lesson of duty
Man-like, you have questioned me
Now stand at the bar of my woman's
soul,
Until | shall question thee.
You require your mutton shall always
be hot.
Your socks and your shirts shall be
whole.
l require your heart shall be true as
Gods stars;
And pure as heaven your soul.
You require cook for your mutton
and beef;
require far grander thing,
seamstress you're wanting for stock.
ings and shirts,
look for a Man and a King.
King for a beautiful realm called
home,
And man whom the maker, God,
Shall look upon as he did the first
And say, 1T is very good"
I am fair and young, but the rose will
fade
From my soft, young cheek, one day.
VIII you love me then mid the falling
leaves
AS you did mid the bloom of May?
Is your heart an ocean so strong and
deep,
may launch my all on it's tide?
A loving woman finds Heaven or Hell
On the day she is made bride.
require all things that are grand and
true;
All things that man should be.
If you give this all. would stake my
life
To be all you demand of me.
II you cannot do this, a laundress. a
cook
You can hire, with little to pay;
But woman's heart and woman's
Life
Are not to be won that way.
Wage Garner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Ties. but all were agreed that the
principle need was for some kind OF a
central organization to represent this
entire southwest section. 1t wac final
ly decided to have a central commit
tee composed of three members from
each of the towns represented. They
will get together and outline plans for
securing new railroad to this sec.
ton and for otherwise advancing the
interests OF the people.-Farmingto
Enterprise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19
BACK TO The FARM.

The census bureau, after most dill.
gent inquiry. reports that 1t is unable
to find any serious foundation for the
wall that has been going up for the
past many years over the belief that
the young men Of the country we're
leaving the farms to go to wreck and
ruin and were drifting into the cities
This is a gratifying report, the In
oreasing population OF the country de-
mands increase in food products and
to obtain these products farming op
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19
COMMISSIONER APPOINT JUS
lice oE The PEACE.

William Ballreich has been appoint.
ed police justice to succeed the late
John Il, Harmon, who was elected for a
term OF two years at the recent cleo
ton. Mr.. Ballreich was recommend
ed by the Durango Bar association,
ard the appointment made by the
county commissioners on wedne sday.
Mr. Ballreich is capable man.
well fitted for the position, and will,
We are sure, administer the duties OF
Els Office without fear or favor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

1t is said now, by the fashioE~ pa
moved up within two or three inches
of her arms with the advent of the
spring styles. Being an old man this
does not interest us greatly but we
would imagine that young man now
adays would have to be regular read
er of the fashion journals in order tc
keep posted as to the proper place
to hug his girl.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

An eastern man, who. while hunting
in the mountains of Idaho, mistook his
guide for deer and shot and killed
him, being fair-minded sort of a
chap he offered to pay to the family
of the dead guide any reasonable
amount of money as damages pro
vided he would be allowed to have the
man skinned and rug made of his
hide.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19
Not Sorry for RIunder.

If my friends hadn't blundered In
thinking | was doomed victim OF
consumption, l might not be alive
burg, KY, but for years they saw ev-
cry attempt to cure lung-racking
cough fail. At last tried DR.. Kings
New Discovery. The effect was won
derful. 1t soon stopped the cough and
| am now in better health than have
had for years. This wonderful life
giver is an unrivaled remedy for colds.
coughs. lagrippe, asthma, Group. hem
orrhages, whooping cough or weak
lungs. SOC, $1.0O. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by all druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

The foundation of Archuleta coun.
ty's future prosperity is constructed
out of the solid natural material re-
sources within its own borders. the de-
yelopment Of which--will In the near
future-renp fortunes for the investor
End home builder.-Pagosa Sun. Your
right. brother. We echo ditto for La
Plata county. but wish to add that our
Apple crop to the fortune-raising rails
ing resources OF this district
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

a wisely conducted newspaper is
Inc . banquet. says an exchange. Ev
erything II served up with a view to
charity. Help yourself to what you
want and do not condemn the entire
spread because pickles and onions
nay be included. II you do not rel
~ them somebody else may find
tkom paiatable. Be generous and
tspaA snonsh to select gracefully such
FeaAlng matter from newspaper as
MN - Agreeable TO your mental
Ian1A Tca = N individual are not
ueaDolls1 70 swallow everything. We
y ~ "a thisk alike On every sub
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19
POOR TELLURIDE.

Telluride appears to be in the lime
light Just at present. An ex-treas-
urer Is now awaiting trial for en-
another of its citizens is
on trial for murder and postmaster
has recently been arrested charged
with embezzlement. What or who
Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Mrs. Herbert Clape of Philadelphia
became slightly irritated because her
husband came home in an intoxicated
condition and seizing heavy revolver
shot him through the gizzard a few
times. Philadelphia must not be as
slow as reported.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

The 'get together meeting at Du
range this week was a move in the
right direction. An organized south
west Is In position to demand rightful
railroad rates and service adequate
t. it's business needs-or to build an
independent road south II need be. |,
should be a high and honored privi-
lege of every live citizen to support
this movement-Aztec Index.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

II seems that one of the most resu'
lar of annual events to be chonicled
in the dailies is the death of one oil
Brigham Young's widows, but Just
think of what a snap the papers had
back in Solomon's time, for whereas
Young had only sixty-fve wives Solo
loon had 300 wives and 700 intimate
lady friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

There can't be much in a name after
all for the bank at Paradise. Kansas,
was robbed last Monday and the rob
Der was killed while attempting to
escape with his booty. However. Scrip
turai history tells of thief who was
to enter Paradise many years ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

President Taft has had it in his
mind to appoint legro lawyer of
Boston as an assistant attorney gen
eral but the people of Washington
have petitioned him not to do so and
oui Uncle Joe Cannon presented the
petitiOn
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

The great Democratic harmony rally
stunt which is to be pulled off st Bal.
timore on January II. promises to be
an interesting one. About the most
harmonious agitation at present is be
tween the Bryan and anti-Bryan forces
as to whether or not they'll skin the
peerless one.-Highland Chief.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Suit has been brought by Denver
capitalists against the county of Do
loies to compel that county to pay
certain bonds which the plaintiffs in
the case aver that the county is try
ing to repudiate. We never thought
that of our neighborins county and
hope that she may be able to prove
an alibi.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

We should think that railroads
would extend their lines as fast as
possible just as a matter of economy
for with every extension they can
make their engines and other rolling
stock go farther.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

There is n booster out in Cortez,
BY the name of Bozman who says:
In the East they're all land-crazy,
And we in the West too darn lazy
To give them the least consolation
When we've got the best land in the
nation.
In the East there's too many to stand
EN-;
We ought to get busy and land 'em
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

We may be poor lost sinner and
deserving of all kinds Of future pun
ishment but we claim one point in
our favor and that is that we never
put off having our hair cut until Sat
urday evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

There is quality as we'll as quantity
in noise and an indignant woman can
look things great deal louder than
a man can yell them. When man
talks loud and angrily we can talk
back fairly we'll. but when a woman
gives US one of those looks we can't
do thing but back off.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

The whisky output OF the United
States for the past year amounted to
Just about two gallons for every man,
woman and child. in the country. Will
the party who got part of our share
kindly arrange for settlement with us?
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

The Christmas season is the time to
loosen up-a time to forget our selfish
Instincts and to remember that others
have a moral, social, or commercial
claim on us. It's a good time for the
close-fisted merchants to advertise,
and for the misers to donate to char
ity. Who can disregard the Yulctide
customs?
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Conservation and government con.
troll may be entirely correct in theory
but unless good judgment is used in
putting these ideas in practice they
Will work great injustice instead of
henefiting the localities directly inter,
ested.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

The appointment CT Judge Garriguas
as chief justice of the supreme court
to fill the unexpired Term of the late
Judge Steele meets with The approval
o. the people. for they cieva,ed him tc
the supreme court by their ballots.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Secretary of State Pearce and Audi.
tor Kennehan are engaging in word
war. Kennehan testified against the
labor department of Pearces office, be.
fore the grand jury. Both have their
eyes on the 1912 gubernatorial nomi.
nation, hence the trouble.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

The attention of the Ice and cold
storage people is called to the fact
that in Alaska there Is approximately
100000 square miles OF public domain
which surely ought to be open for
entry under the desert act.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Sixteen-year-old Leslie Woods of
Canon City didn't know it was load
ed" and now his baby brother lies
at the point of death as a result of a
wound made by "A caliber. The
foolkiller should get busy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

It's all off now and We might Just
~ well give UP for the Lake City Times
sclemnly announces that with the com
pletion of a new fifty-ton mill. now
under construction In that city, Lake
City will be the Mecca of all the
mining interests OF Colorado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Congressman Martin was caught in
a storm at sea recently but he emerg
ed safely. No wonder. The Pueblo
congressman is used to storms after
the whirlwind he provoked by his
Philippine charges.-Pueblo Star-Jour.
nal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

An attempt was made this week to
cremate the body of a Pueblo man
but the attempt resulted in total fail
ure. 1t is explained by the fact that
the deceased had lived many years
with nagging wife and had become
immune to roasting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

The fact that we can buy superior
grades OF coal at from SO to $4 is an
ether thing which makes us love Du-
range. We have been used to digging
up 50 for coal not as good.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Mayor Goodman has been putting
his time to good purpose daring his
Eastern trip. He has been investi-
eating the best materials for street
paving and his study of this question
will facilitate the paving of Main ave
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Clarence Bowen moved his family
down from Disappointment creek last
week and expects to be located here
-Mancos Times-Tribune. 1t isn't ev-
erybody's opportunity to get away
from disappointment that easy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

The big booster meeting which was
held In Durango Wednesday night was
attended by over 400 OF the leading
boosters from all parts OF the San
Juan district. Various speakers ex,
planned the needs Of their communi
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

While our advice of the subject has
rot been asked we will volunteer the
advice that If the tariff has to be
raised on any things that the increase
be charged up against garlic and
Swiss cheese.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Sometimes we think that the man
who bores his friends by continually
taking up their time by telling them
ali his hard luck stories is wise man
for by doing the talking himself he
escapes having to listen to the rela-
ticn of their troubles and woes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

One can always find something to
rejoice over If one tries SO II you
are feeling blue this evening just re.
member that amicable relations have
been resumed between Argentina and
Bolivia. We don't suppose that this
will do us any good but we can be
glad that It can do us no harm.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

The state agricultural board fayors
the establishment o! an industrial
school at Fort Lewis, we are tolc.
Senator West will be asked to meet
with the executive committee of the
board this month and ,linoh the mat
ter
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

There is probably no better nor
more practical way to make Christmas
charities than through the Salvation
Army. which is preparing basket
dinner for the Durango poor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Doing fancy work and piano playing
Ia psObably all right, but we notice
that whenever you hear man brag
ging on his wife 1t is always her
cooking or her housekeeping he tells
about.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

A Chicago philanthropist has placed
an order for $4,000 worth OF porter
house steaks to be used at n Christmas
dinner for the poor of the city. He
must be intending to have at least
a dozen guests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Nothing like being perfectly frank
with the people and letting them know
just exactly where 10 find you. stoose-
welt, In his speech at New Haven.
last Tuesday, told his hearers that he
was radicaLconsefvative
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

In seven more days the sun will
have gone as far south as Its ticket
calls for and 1t will then begin to
work back north. Do you remember
the old saying that when the days
begin to lengthen the cold begins to
strengthen"
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Teddy X. should at once send a
medal to Mrs. Jason Bonner of Rich
mond, Indiana, as the champion anti
race suicide practitioner, as the twen-
ty-eighth child has just arrived at her
home. Twenty-one of the number are
living
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Shafroth for the vice presidency
suggests the Pueblo Star-Journal. We
thought the newspaper silly season
ended In september.-Rocky Ford
Tribune.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Actual construction work began yes
terday on the WELLINGTON and Chey.
enne branch of the e. S. h. r. Xii.
patrick Bros. of Beatrice, Neb., have
the contract for the entire line.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Sometimes we wonder II the coal
dealers are as well pleased with this
brand of weather as we are. 1t is a
little too warm for a good coal trade
and little too cool for a good Ice
business, but 1t is just exactly right
for US.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Last month the four Democratic
members of the supreme court wrote
Just one opinion apiece. This accounts
for the fact that the court is running
farther and farther behind.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

We enjoy housekeeping in Durango
quite we'll, thank you. In fact 1t just
scots us to get up and build fire
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

The sight OF squaw packing a
heaving load on her back while her
lord and master walks serenely ahead
has convinced US that civilization is
another one of those things which has
thorns as well as flowerd.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

George Raymond is doing a com
mendable work distributing the new
Durango folder among those who will
send them out, where they Will do
the most good.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

There IL no shortage OF water for
Irrigation in La Plata county. Our
unlimited water supply is one OF the
big resources OF this county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Now let's see what the San Juan
Congress can do with DR.. Dowdeys S
railroad scheme. We can almost hear
the station master yell, "All aboard
for Ell Paso."
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Last night we packed our suit case
and got ready to take a pleasure trip
and while we were debating whether
to take the Southern Pacific for Cali
fornia, the Santa Fe for Chicago or
the San Juan and Gallup Air Line for
the City of Mexico, the darned old
alarm clock went off and walked us
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Why doesn't somebody suggest an
airship line as means of salvation
for the San Juan country? For the
time being we'll take our chances
with the ID. & r. G.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

The enrolled primary bill does moi
correspond with the engrossed bill
The dates for holding the primaries
are one week apart
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Won't 1t be nice II family can
buy this Christmas a string of sau-
seges cheaper than string OF pearls
-Salida Mail.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Most Of the big irrigation compa-
niles in the San Juan country are get
ting their projects in good shape for
early spring activities.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

"Out of the fullness of the heart
the mouth speaketh" ard a mans con.
yersation will generally give you a
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

The Salida depot was burned this
week and 1t makes us shiver to think
OF our magnificent union depot being
in danger every day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

1t looks as II the refunding amend
ment has been voted down, but may
be the subject of an animated cleo
ton contest case.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

pulled up her dress and exhibited the
wounded member. the jury woke up
quick, took great interest in the case
and each Juror carefully examined the
wounds. The lady got judgment for
$500
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

The ouray Herald is a bright. newsy
sheet and has about the most attrac'
tive Christmas ads We have seen In
our exchanges.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

And still we are enjoying summer
weather almost up to Christmas, while
storms and cold waves are prevalent
through the east.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

The squabble among the Democrat
ic office holders at the state capital
may result in considerable good to the
taxpayers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19
The SEMI WEEKLY HERALD
4&issaEl5EzzEz1E aIl5|I'll!Ezz

ject and 1t is a good thing, rs 1t makes
more variety, and variety is the spice
OF existence.--Grand Junction Senti.
mel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

The stores will all be open Satur
day night--a good time for holida.
gift-buying.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Illness OF Chairman Mcdonald Is
mother called him to Pennsylvania
the last of the week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Governor Shafroth has over sixty
applications for positions on the new
commission to have charge of state
lands.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

1t Is supposed, and admitted by US,
that a Kansas tornado furnished the
theme for the sweet little song entitled
"And the Blow Almost Killed Father"
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

The initiative and referendum con.
stitutional amendment carried by a
vote of 1914 to 2S.298.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19
Only a few days to Christmas.

Have you done all your Christmas
shopping yet?
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19
Intelligent and reasonable people are
mot hostile to railroads.

The editorial think-tank is natural
" dull since the passing of the bi-
ennial election. bayfield, Blade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

Don't send away for single pres
ent. Keep all your money IN Du ango
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

can to bring about successful ter
mination Of the efforts to secure a
frst-class road joining the three coun-
ties together.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-19

A young lady who lives in Dolores
Trains her fellows to be all early go
ers
For, when the clock strikes ten,
Her pa walks In then
And sits in the parlor and snores.
The National tribune., 1910-12-29
Ladies' OF tho G. A. II.

Gilmore Circle. SIS, Department OF
New York, held its annual inspection al
its rooms, 67-69 West 125th street, New
York City, on the evening of Oct. II.
The Department President, who was
inspecting officer, found the Circle in a
successful condition, and congratulated
the President on the neat appearance of
the books ofpthe Secretary and Treas
urer. There were n number OF visitors
from other Circles and Posts.
Buffalo Circle. so, Department of
New York, held a Halloween rally and
card party in the 6. A. K. Hall in Buff
faio, N Y, On theaevening of Oct 81.
Among the prizes given was a 45-piece
blue-and-g gold dinner set. Refreshments
were served. $ 70 g.
Mabel L. Luckey, Department Presi-
dent, Ladies of the G. "A. r.. New York,
has inspected Phil Kearny, Slocum, Gill
more, John Brown and Lafayette Cir
cles, and has found them in a very
fiourishing condition. Gen. ]. b. Carr
Circle, 26, obsTroy, NJ Y, the Depart
ment Presidents own Circle, was in
spected by Department Senior Vice
President Rosetta Drummond, of New
York City. The inspection was largely
attended, and after,it was over buffet
lunch was served. The Department
President will leave Oct 81 for her
Western tour of the Circles.