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Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18
HALLEYS
COMET
The Aerial Visitor Wis.,
ible to the Naked
Eye at San Jose

SAN JOSE. Cal., April 16.-Halley's
comet has been visible TO the naked
eye for several mornings past from
Mount Hamilton. Immediately follow.
ing the first signs of dawn near the
eastern horizon. Astronomer Curtis
yesterday estimated the head of the
comet to be of third magnitude He
was able to see the tail against the
slightly frightened background OF the
sky to a distance of 2iA degrees from
the head. This Corresponds TO length
in space of more than eighty million
miles. Conditions for observing will
improve for nearly week as the
comets angular distance from the sun
increases. Thereafter for nearly a
fortnight the moon will interfere some.
what with the observations of the
tail.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

Mrs. Ritter called attention to the
ash ordinance which she considered in
sufficient as it only provides that ash.
e3 be placed in covered receptacle
within the fire limits.
( The question Of disposal of garbage
was discussed al length. Alderman
Smith stated that the law prohibiting
PERSONS using the alley for q dumping
ground would be enforced. Mrs. Rit-
ter explained how incinerators were
used in California to dispose of gar
bage. Mrs. Pulford spoke of the pretty,
artistic and ornamental approach" TO
our city from the south. due 10 The
abuse of the privilege of dumping gar
bsge on the grounds of the Durango
aud and Coal company The company
gave the city the privilege of using
gully on their property south of
town as q garbage dumping ground
and instead OF using the portion they
We're permitted 10 use for this pur
pose several acres were being used.
~h''N' i'A"h soi''s obiNi iuaN ii' hdu
gested to the council that this practice
be stopped Immediately.
Mrs. Ritter mentioned the improve
nient of the unsightly plot of ground
opposite the Pete Peterson place in
North Durango. The committee agreed
that it would be a feasible plan TO
improve this if ii could be secured.
Mrs. Buchanan spoke of numerous
unsightly structures which are such a
detriment 10 the appearance of our
city. Alderman Smith said that Mr..
Pingrey had agreed to remove the
brick terrace on Eighth street and he
thought the Baird house was to change
hands and that would also be removed
He explained why, for financial rea-
sons. IL was not wise for the council
to remove 1t.
The subjects considered and the in.
terest the members of the committee
took in the suggestions offered by the
ladies' was sufficient evidence OF the
value of women in municipal house.
keeping
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18
TELI;GRAPHIC NEWS

Mark Twain is reported TO be near
deaths door.
Wyoming has been undergoing biz
zard weather the past few days.
Quebec will prohibit the exporta.
ton of pulp wood to the United States,
the premier announces.
Governor Hughes proposed leglsla-
tive corruption probe causes conster-
nation among corporations.
A new York man by the name of
Swift is to marry girl named Hur-
ry. The offspring will no doubt be
fast.
William Graham Sumner, one of
Yale's oldest faculty members and
once Instructor OF President Taft, Is
dead.
Walter Wellman says Roosevelt's &C.
ton in agreeing to address the Ma,
tional Conservation league is virtual
Endorsement of Pinchot.
Three hundred and fifty-one thou
sand -four hundred and forty-eight
dollars and thirty-four cents in twelve
days. This Is the record of the Young
Mems Christian association.
William f. Curtis, writing from New
York. says that the tremendous tourist
bookings for the coming summer in
dicates the prosperous condition of
America
A Storm Lake, Ia. bride was seized
during charivari and spirited away
and the husband was compelled to no.
tify the authorities Twenty-four hours
had elapsed at last account and still
no clue as to her whereabouts.
The territorial tax rate OF New Mex
leo for 1910 has been fixed al IL mills
This is the lowest rate for some years
caused 1t is said by the increased yalu'
ations returned by the various county
Assessors.
George T. Preston, known through
northeast Baltimore as a wealthy rea
estate dealer. has reversed all ths
usual pi oceedings in divorce case
when In suing his wife. Sarah. fol
divorce, be alleged cruel treatment and
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY,

Last evening the members of the
cemetery and park committee OF the
city council met with the ordinance
committee OF the Civic improvement
club at the Office of County Superin-
tendent Pulford for the purpose of
discussing proposed changes In pres
ent ordinances and other matters for
the improvement OF the city.
Two members of the park commit
tee had examined the plot of ground
at the north end OF Third avenue and
they did not think 1t practical to use
ii for park purposes
Mrs. Pulford. chairman of the ordi-
nance committee, suggested that an
effort be made to secure the island
just northeast of town for q park. It
seemed to be the concensus of opinion
OF those present that this could not be
secured without considerable expense.
The matter OF enforcing the curfew
ordinance came up for consideration
Mrs Ritter the president of the civic
club. wished to know why the law
was ineffective. Mr. Kent, the patrol
officer of the juvenile court, replied
that 1t was impossible TO locate the
offenders. He said people were very
ready to complain that the law was
not being obeyed but when requested
TO specify the offense and the offender
10, a
that he was ready and anxious to en-
force The law If specific charges were
made. The ladies of the club agreed
TO join with the city council and iuve.
nile court IN enforcing the curfew or
dinance and other ordinances of this
nature They wished to have 1t dis
tinctly understood that they did NOT
have any particular Individual In
mind. but tie laws musi and would
be enforced II was made very plain
that the parody on college pranks tina;
has developed into rowdyism must
cease at once or ;he offenders would
have their punishment melted out 10
them regardless OF person.
:. In this connection he subject OF
Ilaying ball in the street was discuss
ed. Alderman Smith said that no ordi-
nance existed which prohibited 1t bu,
he would recommend to the council
that q resolution instructing the mar
shal to see that 1t Is stopped, be pass'
Cd.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18
PLANNING AROUND THE
WORLD CRUISE

CHICAGO, April ia special 10
the Tribune from Washington says.
president Taft and Secretary of the
Navy Meyer plan to send the greatest
battleship fleet ever assembled around
the world. The program will become
operative on July l this year and by
1912 plans will have eliminated and
the fleet will begin a trip which will
overshadow that which the sixteen bat
tie ship fleet made at the close of the
Roosevelt administration If congress
allows the administration free hand
here Will be a fleet on tine Pacific
larger than the entire American fleet
at the time Of the Spanish.American
war"
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18
DEMOCRATS START
CAMPAIGN FOR FALL

DENVER, April 6-Democratic
leaders of all classilications are max.
meetings scheduled for today away
from a vote on the question of The pro.
posed extra session. The state cen.
trail committee was called to order at
10 O'Clock this forenoon in the con.
vention hall of the Albany hotel, Chair
man Charles B. Ward announcing that
several organizations of the party had
been invited TO a general conference
to discuss issues of the approaching
campaign and to lay plans for party
success next November.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

week has centered in the ball given by
the Reading club last night for the
benefit of the public library 1t was
guile the largest and most elaborate
function OF the season and II was given
with all the richness of good taste
that always distinguishes any affair
given by this club, The decorations,
the people and the garb of the people
were component parts of the perfect
social harmony. The interior OF Red
Men hall was a garden os rich green
occasionally relieved by baskets of
pink carnations, the club flower. The
balcony was banked with potted
plants. The rest of the color for the
picture was the beautiful gowns OF
the ladies', all rich in tone and fabric.
Against the pink and green back.
ground, ropes of green and festoons of
smilax moved the people of the pic.
ture, to the rhythmic music of the
orchestra that was screened behind
the grecnery. To say that the affair
was brilliant inadequately expresses
the scene presented Every detail
blended to make the harmonious
whole. The spirit of general sociabil.
ity which prevailed was a most de.
lightful feature. At the intermission
elegant refreshments were served in
the artistically decorated supper room
on the second floor. The grand march,
lead by Mr.. and Mrs. Kaufman, start.
ell at and dancing continued until |.
The guest list included: MIR. and Mrs
Kaufman. Camp. buchanan, Redman.
kellenberger, McCloud, Haggart, Ma.
than. Knowles. Reynolds, Brindle.
hampton. Wilson, Herr, Lingeufelter,
Eldrsdse, Doggett, Jackson, Pickerill,
Henderson. Arnold johnson, Clarke
Freeman Egan. Gagg. West, Gilbert,
Clarke, Shaw, Knapp. Thompson, Bal.
ster, Pearson, Meyers, Shores, Cook
Irwin, McDevitt, Krusohke. Wineate.
Schultz, McComb, Vailc. George Good.
man, Ray Goodman. John Pearson.
Lane, Court. Hahn, Sloan, Perkins.
Robbins. Burdick. Ayres. Driver. Mol.
lette. Lockhart. Mesdames Pnlford.
Scoville. Ritter and Mitchell and the
Misses Schafranka. Jackson. Phelan.
Roberts, Herr, Muller. Wall. Redman,
Hayden, Bryant, Helen Balster Dor
othy Balster, Speer, Maude Speer. Pc.
terson, Lake, lockwood. Mary Rock.
wood. Alice lockwood. Lawsing, Sene-
cal. Farwell, Todd Clifford, Berg.
Fleck and the Messrs. lockwood.
Rucker, Willis, Young. Sangster .Jals.
way Berri. Pearson. West, Wingate
Balreich. Parshall Vandegrift. Adrian.
som Wilmer, Ritter. Trask, Conroy
Ruhmland, Sutton, Brown, Hall, w
Pearson, Duggan. Tale, Lake. Bruner
Perry, HARDWOOD. Larkin Gage, Frary
Stillwell, Chestnwwood and Mauchins.
Mrs. j. s. d. Hopkins OF the Animas
valley will entertain at cards this even.
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18
THE DAILY FASHION HINT.

All at once women have decided TO
curtail the size of their hats in the
way OF projecting plumes and
aigrettes. Where was once towering
mass there is now very modest posy,
a bunchc of flowers arranged In the
0ld-fasbioned way, with the stems
caught close TO the flower. and the
effect is very pretty indeed Not big,
overgrown roses, but dainty buds or
small flowers are used for these po-
sizes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18
R00CEV[ .;:4 = ,,T1rHE
nVVOA' LIZ s's' :sss:::;..
LION In VIENNA
Enthusiasm Greater Than in Italy.--Crowds
Line the Streets to Catch Glimpse
of The Great American

VIENN4., April 16.-Tbeodore Roos-
evelt has captivated Vienna. Crowds
line the streets for Il glimpse of him.
and are gathering in front of his hotel.
Enthusiasm over his visit is keener
than in Italy. II Is 'Hoch Roosevelt, "
everywhere he appears
This morning the former president
after whirl at his correspondents,
before he left the Hotel Kraiz. made
an early start by auto for visit TO
Count Wilczek's castle. kreuzenstein,
one OF Austria's show places. This an
cient edifice, which dates from the
eleventh century. IL magnificenily pic
tufesque. Colonel Roosevelt took OBJ.
Vious delight in his inspection, He
had little time TO spend there. how
ever the luncheon given at the Hotel
Bristol by Ambassador Kerens calling
him back. One of the most brilliant
gatherings of dignitaries that marked
Nh Roosevelt's stay in Vienna was at
the luncheon. The guests included For
eign Minister Won Achrenehal Baron
Hengelmuller. Won Henseryer, the Aus.
trian ambassador to France; American
consul general, Charles DENLY, official
or the American embassy and many
Austrian officials of both civic and ma
tional Importance.
Mr.. Roosevelt took more delight at
tha International .po-,iru ,vI;b;,io,,
than in any other feature of his days
entertainment. Escorted by Prince
Furstenburg, president OF the exhibi-
ton society. he went into every de.
tail of the show, displaying a keen
delight at every moment.
The most brilliant function of the
entire stay came tonight in a court
dinner at Schonbrimn castle on the
citys outskirts. this beginning at 6
O'Clock. Nh. Roosevelt had little time
for his visit to the imperial opera.
Like the court equippages, the impe-
rial box had been put OF his disposal
His program took him from The opera
TO the reception at the American en-.
bassy. where hundreds of his country
men had crowded
The Hungarian government has put
al the disposal of MT Roosevelt and
Kermit a special train for trip to
Budapest, which will be broken by
stopover al Count Apponyi's castle.
the Eberhard. near Bressburg,
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

That 80 cents of every dollar and
a little more contributed by the tax
payers of Chicago and Cook county
goes to the support of the poor was
declared by President William Busse
of the county board at the luncheon OF
the Cook county real estate board.
In 1909 Cook county received from
taxes for use in current expenses $2,-
et3,S23, and paid out for charitable
purposes S1.4lS,935." said Mr.. Busse.
This expenditure for public charity
does not include the cost of maintain.
ing county departments-such as the
public service, civil service commits
sion, county attorney and others-a
large portion of whose time and office
force are required by the charity serv-
ice.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18
RioTING IN CHINESE PROVINCE.


HANKoW, April 16-Rioting at
Changsha, province of Hunai, where
the missions have been demolished,
continued with fresh energy today.
according 10 adyices received here.
With all foreigners and refugees on
merchantmen in The Slang river, tho
position is prec: rious. as 1t Is feared
the British gunboats dispatched to
their aid will not arrive in time to be
OF material service. because of the
shallowness Of the river
Local authorities are helpless in face
of the rioters The Chinese troops
have proved ineffective and the Chi
nese officials are reported TO be ut.
terly dismayed. A massacre is expect.
ed
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18
NEW MEXICAN LEGlS-
LAToR INDICTED

LAS CRUCES, n. NJ, April 16.-The
federal grand jury has returned an in
dictment against William e. Martin,
formerly member of the territorial
legislature, charging him with embez-
zling funds while clerk of the third
judicial district Martin furnished a
bond in the sum of $1,000 to appear at
the next term of district court He
was removed as clerk of the third ju.
dicial district last September since
which time his books have been ex-
ported The full amount of the short.
age is said to run well into the thou,
sands.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

LONDON, April l6.-London news
papers this afternoon take al alarming
view of the anti-foreign uprising at
Change Sha in Human province of
China. They fear 1t will prove far
more serious than the last Boxer up.
rising. The opinions are based on
government advices which indicate ac.
cording to the press widespread and in
creasing hostility toward Occidentals.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18
MARK TWAIN HOLDING HIS OWN.

REDDING, Conn. April 1G.-It was
stated this morning by his attending
physicians that Mark Twain passed a
comfortable night and that he was
holding his own pretty well and real.
ly seems on the road TO recovery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18
TOO MANY DESIRE ADMISSION.

Vassar college has problem 10 face
that seems difficult of solution Either
more building must be done or the
number OF those allowed to enter must
be limited. Some are anxious to build.
but others interested In the school
think that increasing the size will
cause the institution to lose its cher.
ished reputation for culture and refine
nsnt
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18
STORM MSWEEPS OVER
SOUTHERN COUNTRY
Terrific Storms Of Yesterday Caused Great
Property Damage and Loss Of Life
ia Many Southern States

MEMPHIS, Tenn. April 1G.-With
of miles OF telegraph and
telephone wires down, reports OF the
damage done by terrific storms OF yes.
terdoy continue to trickle in today
from Tennessee, Mississippi, southern
Kentucky and eastern Arkansas. The
property loss Is immense, at least sew
eral hundreds of thousands of dollars,
and first adyiccs told of the death of
TWO persons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18
SOCIETY NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. A Cooper extended
their hospitality to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Goble and Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Harri
son of Silverton al perfectly appoint
ed dinner Monday evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

The claiming Of Washington az T.
l.. Walsh's home. has thrown state
capital officials into frenzy ~ they
see the inheritance tax slipping out
OF their grasp.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18
LONG ISLAND RULES
GREATER NEW YORK;
WILL AID BROOKLYN

tDy William T.. Curtis, Correspondent
OF the Chicago Record-Herald.)
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

NEW YORK. April S.--As wrote
you s0ma months ago. the political
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

the party returned to their homes.
They voted the members of the sur.
veying party capital entertainers.
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Wednesday afternoon Mrs. John
Pearson charmingly entertained the
Wednesday Bridge club and a number
OF invited guests.
Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs. A.
l. Fisher entertained at a delightful
card party complimentary to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles A. Court OF New Orleans.
The invited guests were Mr. and Mrs
Court, Mr.. and Mrs. John Pearson, Mr.
and Mrs. Shaw, Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert, Miss Pearson and Mr. Sey.
boldt.
The promotion of the general social
spirit among the members of the NJ.
Il. church has been one of the many
excellent results accomplished during
the year and half Rev. W. l.. Ben.
nett has been pastor of the church
The reception given by Mr.. and Mrs
Roach and Mrs. Clara Dave at the
Roach residence on Fifth avenue last
night to young married people OF the
church and the new comers was an.
other delightful affair In the church
bistnry Gn fborouobI,, u,o, ~ a,;o,od
that at the close of the evening It
was voted to form an organization of
the young married people for social
purposes The officers elected were:
President, Mr.. Irwin; vice president,
Mr.. Ernst; secretary. Mrs. Ellis. and
treasurer, Mr.. Roach. The invited
guests were Mr. and Mrs Bennett, Mr..
and Mrs. Malone, Mr.. and Mrs. Hoard,
Mr.. and Mrs. McEwen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ellis, Mr.. and Mrs. .Stockmeyer, MI and
Mrs. Shackley, Mr.. and Mrs. Knapp,
Mr.. and Mrs Hougham, Mr.. and Mrs.
Green, Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin, Mrs.
Thompson, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Cook,
and Mr. Ernst.
Today Mary Lyons reached the tenth
milestone in her life and in honor of
the event she is entertaining her III.
tie friends this afternoon. Time hon
ored games and many new ones are
being played in the yard. The refresh
ments are the most delicious goodies"
you can imagine. The favors are dainty
filled with Just the kind of candy
those In the not-yet-in-the-te -teens-set
like best. When little lady is ten
years old birthdays come very far
apart and of course are real events,
so the friends of the little hostess
brought her many handsome little gifts
to commemorate the great happening.
Included In the guest list is the Misses
Florence Davis, Genevieve Maddox.
Ruth Morris. Kathryn Clements. Lu-
cile Roberts. Dorothy Roberts. Marie
Andrews, Gretta Bohlich, Josephine
Pullman. Velma Galbreath, Mabel
Philo. Alta Beatty, Dorothy Nance.
Louise Nance. Louise Henderson. Ma
omi Rust, Marguerite Gabe. Gladys
Klahn, and Stella Reece. and the Mas
ters Herbert Peoples. Oliver Tiffany.
Woodson, Wilson. Howard Davis and
Herbert Van Banker.
The interest Of The social world tAis
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

Seth F. Crews, an attorney. of Chi
cago. was awarded $1,000 for an opin-
ion of single word. yes" He de
manded $780, 600. but the court reduced
II to $4,000 Crews was asked II a
deathbed marriage involving big es
tate would be legal, and answered
yes" The marriage was that Of Miss
Peterson to John r. Smith, wealthy
mine owner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

Trinidad Baseball association has
elected Jimmie Briefly, their catcher,
manager OF this seasons club.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Grover G. Hougham
chaperoned the Jolly crowd of NJ. E.
young people, who were entertained by
the A. & G. surveyors at camp below
town, Tuesday evening. 1t was the
wee small hours of morning before
the party returned to their homes.
They voted the members of the sur.
veying party capital entertainers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18
YESTERDAYS BASEBALL SCORES
National
Brooklyn 4; Philadelphia Z.
New York A.. Boston 5.
Chicago 8; Cincinnati s.
Pittsburg 5 ST. Louis 6.

American
Cleveland 6: Detroit 4.
Philadelphia 8; Washington 2.
st. Louis 5; Chicago 4.
Boston 3; New York 2.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

The present system of placing boys
or girls is years old or younger in
charge Of lower grades and district
schools is vicious, in the opinion of
prominent school teacher of Boulder
county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

NEW ORLEANS. April ia sec.
ond violent storm swept Mississippi.
Louisiana, Arkansas and Tennessee
early today. Several deaths are re-
ported and great damage has been
done.
NEW ORLEANS. April 2G.-,Iackson,
the capital of Mississippi, is complete
L. cut off from the world today as
far as wire communication Is concern.
ed, as II result of the violent storm
that swept through Mississippi. Hun.
dreds OF miles of telephone and tele-
graph wires are down, and alarming
reports brought in have aroused the
greatest apprehension. 1t is feared
that jackson suffered greatly Moth.
ing has been heard from there since
10 O'Clock last night. when bulletin
said tornado had struck the town,
h,flicting great damage The reports
say thousand of head of cattle have
been destroyed. Roads are impassable
bridges OF all kinds have been washed
out
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

Estimates made by Herbert Fairall,
secretary of the state board OF equali-
zation show the total assessed valua-
tion of the property in Colorado to be
$425, 900, an increase OF 25.000.-
900 over last year. Letters have been
written TO the county assessors urging
them to return one-third valuation.
as the railroads will not pay their
taxes in counties which do not make
returns. He advises the assessors that
1t Is better to avoid litigation with
the corporations and make returns on
The basis agreed upon at the last meet
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

Denver Post says il is quite posi-
BILE for that city to vote dry at the
coming city election.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18
COLORADO BRIEFS

Denver Japanese 300 strong picnic
at Palmer lake tomorrow. Better take
along their oyercoais.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

Seldom, II ever, have children enter.
ed upon life under more auspicious
the twins born Thursday night TO Mrs.
Emma letting in the county Jail at
Denver. The woman is charged with
The murder OF her husband, whom, it
is alleged, she stabbed TO death with
a carving knife in the course of a
quarrel last September.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

desertlon on her part and made a de-
mand for alimony.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

Wednesday afternoon Mrs. John
Pearson charmingly entertained the
Wednesday Bridge club and a number
OF invited guests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-18

TIE interest OF TIE social world tAis
The Prescott daily news., 1910-10-11
REFUSED SUITOR KILLS
Iowa Farmland Had Repeatedly Tried to Make Love to Elm
 ployer's Daughter.

Hartley, Ia., Oct. 7.-The body of George Godfrey, who shot and killed Miss Rika Amelsberg, near here, be- cause she had resented his attentions, was found in cornfield near the spot where he had murdered the girl
 Godfrey who until recently had been employed on the Amelsberg farm, had repeatedly attempted to make love to the girl. but she had given him no encouragement.
 Godfrey came to Amelsberg's home and met the girl in a pasture near the house. She called to her father for assistance, but before the father could reach her Godfrey shot her five times. He then went to a neigh bor's, where he had been staying, ob- tained a supply of cartridges, re- turned to the scene of his crime and shot himself
 The dead girl was a member of a prosperous and highly respected Ger man family which had lived on a farm near here for IS years.