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Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07
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SAVANNAH. Ca. Feb. 81 hope
never have TO do il again" That
was the thoroughly human message
flashed to Col. League here today by
W. G. Alaginnis. the wireless operator,
and latest hero of the modern sea
drama, from the steamer Alamo, IL
which he was transferred from the
sinking Kentucky after standing by his
post for hours and to bring salvation
to the forty-six men upon the found.
cred steamer As the Alamo plougbe d
on to Key West today Maginnis took
up the wireless key to flash word to
his friends ashore.
Maginnis' feat put his name among
those who, with this twentieth century
instrument, have saved the lives OF
those who go down to sea The Jacl
Binns OF 1910, he is. but he hopes.
never to have to do it again.
ut was the worst ten hours ] ever
put ill.," he declared God forbid my
ever being called on to repeat it. The
Kentucky was leaking like sieve. and
every man WAS working with full speed
at the pumps. The sea was terrific,
breaking over the ship with crushing
force. She was battered around every
time wave came crashing and roll
ing. | thought we'd go down sure
|! seemed as ii there would never be
an answer 10 that call. S o S. Again
and again | flashed it. cooped up there
in the office and wondering if it would
do any good. Then | raised Hatteras
station and finally came the Alamos
acknowledgements"
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07
CROSS SECTION
SURVEY FINISHED

Pennington Enterprise.
Locating Engineers Grizzard and
Sparks, who are in charge of the
cross section work OF the Southern Pa.
Pennington and Gallup this week
They are under instructions to rush
all their reports. and 1t is expected
that construction will commence with.
iii a very short time.
While there is still nothing definite
in the way of railroad news concern.
ing the line that will be adopted be-
tween the San Juan river and the
Southern Pacific coal lands in the
north part of San Juan countx yet ].
w. Reagan on his recent visit here
assured his friends that trains would
be running into the Pennington dis.
trict from the south inside of fifteen
months.
Mr. Reagan was here as engineer in
charge OF the survey, gathering data
for his final report to Epes Randolph
who is at the head of the Southern
Pacific lines in New Mexico and Ari
zona, and who has himself announc ced
that the line will be built in very
short time.
During Mr. Reagan's visit here he
had talk with H. p. Hopkins, presi
dent of the Commercial club, and out
lined plan for The people of Farm
ington 10 follow in order to get the
good will of the railroad.
He suggested that the citizens offer
the railroad company the right-of- way
from the reserva ion line, on the south
side of the San Juan river west OF
town, TO the junction of their surveyed
line with the Rio Grande tracks near
the present railroad pump house.
In town this would take the north
half of the blocks. of which the south
half was taken by the Rio Grande rail
road It would take the Duranro Lum
Der company's yards. the canninS fac
tory and in fact would be about Ii;
feet wide along the Rio Grande right
OF way through town. West of town
it would take the strip off the south
side of Norton, King and other ranch
es. A way has been also surveyed tc
fake the tract of land owned by Harry
Myers, just west of town
Mr.. Reagan suggested that the citi
zens get options on the land required
for his right of way and that the rail
road would sign an agreement to have
cars running here inside II fifteen
months. He also states that the rom
pany would put up the cash to pur.
chase the right of way and the people
could pay them when the trains are
running over the line.
Al the suggestion OF Mr.. Reagan a
meeting of the Commercial club was
held Monday evening at the office OF
the secretary. John C. Hubbard. Mr
Hopkins briefly outlined The suRgss
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07
COLORADO BRIEFS

Colorado Springs banks show twelve
millions in deposits.
Ollie Thorson has been reappointed
postmaster at Glenwood Springs.
Colorado Springs Y NJ. c. A. is
making a canvass for funds 10 make
needed improvements.
Ffty-six women of Pueblo's red light
district stated on the stand they were
pure as the driven snow.
Brotherhood organizations among
the different churches OF the state are
growing at rapid rate.
Denver Post of Thursday says there
is little hope of $25 tourist rate
from Chicago to Colorado this wear.
While December was the coldest
month for many years Januarv was
the mildest, says the Denver weather
bureau.
Irving NJ. Howbert is being talked
..of as nominee for governor on the
Republl can ticket. Mr.. Howbert Is a
strong card
AS thn NawS H.,
pers, are espousing the cause of Bal
linger II is only natural for the Post
TO come out for Pinchot.
IL mas been known all the time that
the cigarette is deadly proposition
but II remained for a cigarette to do
quick work at Primero.
Telluride high school basket bail
team is run ming against some stron <
opposition, having been defeated at
Saiida and given three straight drub-
pings at Gunnison. Last night the
'eam play ed at Montrose.
John Cieghorn. six years warden of
the penitentiary at Canon City, called
on Gov. Shatroth Thursday and said
he courteh an investigation. That's
right. John. If you are innocent de.
mand fair treatment.
fudge ;srtics, dancing and banquets
are no longer on the program of the
Grand Junction high school students.
President Warner of the school board
Wednesday ordered all students to do.
sist from such forms of entertainment.
under ptnalty of expulsion. He stated
that the measure was NECESSARY, al
though drastic, as the functions given
by some of the richer students weie
demoralizing to the democracy of the
institution.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07
DENVER JEWELER
ENDS LIFE BY POISON

DENVER, Feb. Battling against
consumption for years, and enmesh-
ed in family trouble that kept him
before the public almost constantly,
David Lemport, a manufa curing jew.
eler put an end to his eventful life
by swallowing fifty grains of morphine.
He took the poison at his home in
Curtis street, and was found in dy-
at the county hospital at 10 O'Clock
His Wife. on two occasions, has tried
TO end her life, once by swallowing a
solution made from the heads OF
matches and on another occasion, by
taking paris green.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07
MUMPS DRIVE MAN OF
80 YEARS TO SUICIDE

PITTSRURG. Feb. 5.-Suffering with
mumps In the mature years OF lie,
John Hughes. 30 years old. was In.
able to stand the excrutiating pain,
and, according to physicians. driven to
suicide. Hughes began suffering two
weeks ago aud despite his age, the
atfliction assumed serious aspect.
He grew worne daily and for several
days acied strangely. He endeo MI
by cutting his throat with a razos.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

j. W. Bozman left last Tuesday
morning for Oklahoma. where he win
put in several weeks encouraging I'm.
migration to this valley. He is load.
ed up with literature and will be en-.
abled to demonstrate his dIscourses
with real fruit and other products
which lie has taken with him. The
Bozmah's are using every effort to
bring good people into the valley and
Jack Is a convincing talker whose
work Will bear fruit before the season
Is over. --Cortez Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07
RETURNED
AGAINST OFFICIALS

CHICAGO. Feb. 5.-Four true bills
charging city hall officials with con-
spiracy in connection with the shaIe
rock scandal were returned by the
county grand jury today. The men
indicted were John Ericsson, city en-
gineer; Michael Fl. McGovern, contrac-
tor. Paul Redieske, formed deputy
commissioner of public works. and
Ralph A. Bonnell, former assistant city
engineer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

w. T. Bozman is hustling settlers
for Montezuma county. He has the
right system--goes after them. II the
real estate men Of Durango were to Or
ganize and keep a man in Denver, with
the assistance of the county. keep him
supplied with good literature, this sec
tion would immediately feel the bene-
ficial effects. And the money asked
and that may be contributed to the
Western Woric would do the WORK for
SIX months Let the people OF Durango
do systematic work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07
GOLDEN CRIB ARRIVES
IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-Marked
Handle with care" the golden crib
ordered by Leopold. king of the Bel.
sians. shortly before his death. as a
gilt to the grandson of Thomas F..
Mslth. little Vincent Mclean. reached
Warrington and u being admired By
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

Guardian-You say you are going
10 marry man in order to reform
him. That is very noble of you. May
l ask who 1t is?
Ward-Its Mr.. Oolbyrd.
Guardian-Indeed7 wasn't aware
thst he had any bad habits.
warc-Yes. His friends say that he
IS becoming quite miserly.
Sketch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07
Another Deadly
Explosion Reported

INDIANA, Pa. Feb. 5.-This after
noon nothing has been neard from
the relief expedition that entered the
mine to try TO save the men in the
exploded mine. Seventy are inside,
The relief people may meet their fate.
Wires are down.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

INDIANA, Pa, Feb. bit is report,
ed that an explosion just occurred in
No 2 mine of the Jefferson Coal and
Iron company at Eafnest. five miles
north of here One hundred men went
to work in the mine this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07
MOTHER SEEKS DEATH
WHEN CHILD is DEAD

PUEBLO, Fen. 5.-Crazed by the
death OF her 3-year-old baby, Mrs
Grantz While attempted to throw her
self headlong through a window on
the Denver Il Rio Grande passenger
train as 1t WAS ptling into the Pue.
bio passenger station at o'clock this
morning. Only tie united efforts OF
half dozen passe ngers prevented the
womans suicide.
MY God. babys died. she shrieked
in sudden agony as she dis covered
the infant she hld been holding in
her arms for hours was dead. The
child had been i'll. bat was not believed
TO be in a critical condition 1t was
dead for half an hour before Mrs.
White realized she was holding a
corpse. 1t was tt en- she tried to fling
herself through the window OF the
coach, although the train was moving
twenty miles an hour.
Mrs. White was accompanied by
| three other children, all of them under
years of age and one baby only a
year old. Her husband 10 n rancher at
Fillmore, Cal, and she was returning
to him after visit with her mothe.
at Camage, Ills. She was taken off of
the train and is now in the care of
nurse AT hotel. where she will re-
main until her husband can arrive.
She repeatedly states she viii kill
herself and her grief is so terrible that
doctors were forced to live her OPT.
ates TO keep her from leaping from
the window OF the hotel 1t is be.
lieved the woman's mind is deranyed,
and she is being closely guarded 10
prevent her from committing suicide.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07
SOCIETY NEWS.

The finale of the social festivities
last week was the elaborate luncheon
given by Mrs. c. L. Herbert Satur.
day afternoon at 1880 Mrs. Herbert
was assisted by Mrs. Fisher No de
tail which could have added perfec.
tion TO the affair was overlooked. The
artistic home was effectively decor
ated in pink and white. The delicious
flye-course lunch was an eloquent tes.
timonial to the culinary skin of the
accomplished hostess. Among the
guest list were several young matrons
who are proving delightful acquisi-
lions TO the social contingent Mrs.
Lingenfelter proposed fitting toast
TO the brides that are and the brides
TO be- To whom she referred TO by
the brides 70 be-" we are not per.
mitted TO enlighten our readers. After
luncheon the ladies' played 800" Miss
Winnie Roberts won the f.; st prize,
dainty pink and white sewing bag
The invited guests we're Mesdames
l'Ophihhhs - its piiilns snifN Nai u AltilhNi
Clark, Probst, Lingenielter and Fisher
and the AlisUes Roberts, Hayden
Schafranka, Blggs and Lawsng.
Mrs. Geo Lane was the pleasing
hostess OF the Monday Sewing club.
| Miss Mary Pearson was the hostess
| of the Clio club Monday night. The
evening was devoted to the study OF
the life and works of Edgar Allen Poe.
On account OF the death and sorrow
in the family Of one of It's members
| the Reading club did not meet Thurs.
day afternoon
popular young matrons, returned the
FIRST OF the week from fortnights
visit in Denver and Fort Collins.
| Mrs. a. l.. Nathan an exceedingly
| gracious member of the social world,
IA home from very enjoyable visit
with her mother in Kansas City.
The Young Ladies' Sewing club were
charmingly entertained by Miss Nutie
Wall Wednesday evening. The young
ladies' brought handsome sewing bags,
had fine time, did ample justice 10
the dainty refreshments. Oh, yes. and
| they accomplished enough sewing to
lead one to believe that their club
is properly chrisNned.
! A number of dinner parties have
been given in honor of Bishop Brew
ster during the week. Among those
who entertained complimentary to him
were Mr.. and Mrs. l.. C. Jakway. Mr..
and Mrs. John W. Wingate, Mr.. and
Mrs. La Count and Dr. and Mrs. Lin.
genfelter.
February 9th is Ash Wednesday.
Many people will lay their social re.
gala away in lavender during Lent
and the formal call will be their only
form Of dissipation. A nunlber of fes.
tive events are being planned for the
post-Lenten season.
Miss Winnie Roberts has been
slightly indlsposed this week. Any so
cial affair in Durango is never quite
complete without the presence of this
charming Young lady.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

Taking effect yesterday. Superin.
tendent Barnes redistricted the ter.
ritory on the Fourth Division of the
Rio Grande In regards to the road.
masters districts, as follows Road.
master G. G. Shane will have charge
OF the tracks from La Veta to Ala
mosa and the Creede branch; Road
master ]. O'Connor from Alamosa to
Santa Fe New Mexico; Roadmaster
T p. Hunt Of Chama, from Antonito
to Pagosa Junction and the Pagosa
Springs branch, and Roadmaster Gro
yer Stark of durango, from Pagosa
Junction to Silverton and inc Farm.
ington branch. .-Alamosa Empire.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

The Aztec Index is twenty one years
old, or rather was with the issue OF
yesterday. Here Is wishing the paper
continued years of prosperity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

With a guarantee of 100000; a cash
salary of $1,000 per week and so per
cent of the profits above that amount
Jim Jeffries has signed a contract to
lead worlds athletic tour starting
from Chicago July S, providing he llcks
Jack Johnson on July 4th.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07
NEWSY ITEMS FILcHED
FROM OUR EXCHANGES

The Cortez Commercial association
rs growing, and with proper %. suns
doing the yS.a VIII result in much
good Tor the town and section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

Miss Winnie Roberts has been
slightly indlsposed this week Any so
cial affair in Durango is never quite
complete without the presence of this
charming young lady.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

I Incorporation papers were filed to
day by the Pennington Land and
investment company OF Pennington,
san lran county. The capitalization
is 100000. divided into 100 ,oOe shares.
I The company begins business with u
capital Of $4,000. The incorporators
and directors are: N b. Haines. l.. s.
Ascough and II. d. Griffin of Colorado
City. Colorado. and T. j. Skaggs OF
Pennington. each SOC shares and the
last named being the New Mexico
agent-New Mexican.
Engineer Farwell has arrived and
he had a force of men and the neces.
sary equipment started yesterday on
the work OF locating line to bring
the Arizona G. Colorado railroad into
Gallup. Mr., Farwell arrived In Gal
lup early in the week and he and Rees
Beddow spent a couple OF days going
over the proposed route on horseback
preliminary to the regular survey.
From this Mr.. Beddow is of the opin.
lon that the route is feasible and is
enthusiastic over the prospects OF ov.
grooming all obstacles and locating a
feasible AMI practable route.-Gallup
Enterprise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

A white lie is seldom as white a.
II u whitewashsd.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

February 9th is Ash Wednesday
Many people will lay their social re
gala away in lavender during Lent
and the formal call will be their only
form Of dissipation. A number OF fes
tive events are being planned for the
post-Lenten season.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

A Los Angeles man left his viii pro-
viding that his body be turned over
to scientists TO he used for medical
research and then for his body to be
oremated and ashes scattered over
flower beds.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

A number of dinner parties have
been given in honor of Bishop Brew
ster during the week Among those
who entertained complimentary to him
were Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Jakway. Mr..
and Mrs. John ". Wingate, Mr.. and
Mrs. La Count and DR.. and Mrs. Lin.
genfelter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07
TELEGRAPHiC NEWS

Charles Frohmun has arranged witl
the Mauretania officials TO give the
atrical performance on the next triI
froE New York TO London.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

Colorado Springs banks show twelve
millions in deposits.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

Colorado Springs Y. NJ. c. A. is
making canvass for funds 10 make
needed improvements.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

Ollie ThOrson has been reappointe,
postmaster at Glenwood Springs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

Fifty-six women of Pueblo's red light
district stated on the stand they were
pure as the driven snow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-02-07

John Cleghorn, six years warden OF
the penitentiary at Canon City, called
on Gov. Shatroth Thursday and said
he courteh an investigation. That's
right. John. If you are innocent d,
mand fair treatment.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19
L L FASSETT.

1.-The Land of Irrigation" is the
title Of an unique booklet picturing
some Of the productive valleys of
the Rockies. The lcaflet, which
is being distributed by the Pas
senger Department Of the Denver
4 Rio Grande Railroad, is devoid
of descriptive text, but depicts in
u few terse automatic sentences the
wonderful natural resources and
poss ilitics of the Rocky
Mountain region.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19
NorlCE!
To the Farmers wife las

To the Farmers wife las can.
not get your husband interested.)
have 10 small grocery boxes full Of bees
and honey, just the right size for swarm
ing next year, at 8 cents per 10. They
will cost you from sl.5O to s2.oO each.
Come and see them and l will show you
that you can get all the honey the
family can use next winter without any
labor or further cost. Two Of them is
enough. have lots OF chunk honey
left. Bring your vessels and get some
for winter use-tine Is silk!
}. NJ. MORGAN, Soldiers Home.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19
NOT SATISFACTORY

WedI esday, the governor trans
mitted the railroad bill passed by
the last Legislature to the secre-
tary of state without his approval
or rejection, thus allowing it to
become IA law without his acting
upon it. and at the same time he
vetoed what is known as the big
mitt bill"
The governor takes the position
that the railroad bill is not what
it should be, but is II step in the
right direction and can he amended
by the Eighteenth general assem-.
bly,.
The big init" registration nc,
opens the way to fraud which the
governor points out ut some length
in his message.
News was received wednesday
OF the death OF James Mccarthy
better known as "Fitz Mac" and
one Of the best known newspaper
men in the state. His death oc,
Cured in Phoenix, Ariz., where h.
went about three years ago il,
search OF health. Aside from b..
ing a newspaper man, "Fitz Mac
was widely known No An author and
ms a natural politician he always
took a prominent part in Colorado
campaigns.
j. Y. Carpenter who has been
cont fined 10 his house the p,st two
waspku In itnnroyinu slov1v
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19

Shakespeare Harris came in
Sunday morning from North Caro-
lima, to accompany his sister, Mrs.
S. NJ. Thompson, who has been
quite seriously i'll for some time
past They left Monte Vista We'd
nesday for the old home.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19

ST. JOSEPH SANIrARlUM Del
Norte, Colo, Conducted by the Sisters
OF ST. Joseph. Medical, Surgical and
Maternity cases cared for with the CO
operation OF all physicians.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19
Wanted

The Hall & Slater Concrete Con-
siruction company will contract work in
their line again this season Sidewalk
and Tile work specially.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19
8A1 aar

The Ladies Of the Christian Church
will hold their Annual Bazaar and Food
Sale At the church December Bird. All
kinds Of useful articles for XmAs g,fts
will be on sale.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19
- Classified Liners =
For Busy People
FOR SALE

For SALE-A good Studebaker buggy
and set Of harness. Enquire Of Homer
Henry, Bronx ST., between End and 3rd
Avenue.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19
Wanted

Girl for general homework. Perma-
nent, and good pay to right party.
Mrs. CHAs EDMAN
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19
Water Stock Wanted

Will buy Empire, San Luis, Prairie or
Rock Greek water stock.
GEO. w. SpANGLER
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19

We have two ranches on the Gun
barrel road for sale. One at 1925 per
acre and one at s5CO per acre.
Stroup Bros. i Wright.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19
La n d

so acres choice alfalfa land one mile
from Sanford. Will sell or trade for
Monte Vista property. See me at The
Up Date Furniture store.
II. L. kLoEPFKL.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19

WANTED: Position in store by young
woman. Enquire ut this office.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19

Good bald barley horse pasture, try it.
Have Brown lcghorn cockreIls, your pick
at low prices il bought soon.
c. G. GRAYBILL.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19

To LEr-Front room furnished. 3rd
avenue. Phone Monte 1921, or address
Box l54.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19
Money to Loan

Money to loan on city property. Will
make few IS loans on good improved
farms. GEO. W, SpANGLER.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19
Thanksgiving Dainties

Olives. Pickles. Celery. Candisd Cher.
riss. Shsllsd Nuts. After Dinner Mints.
Orange and Lemon Peel. Mushrooms,
French Peas. Grapes and Grape Fruit.
Apples. Oranse:, Bananas. Sweet Pot..
toes and CFanbsrries.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19

Domestic steam laundry at once. Good
wages paid.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19

Miss Lottie Blackmore returned
to Denver Tuesday night to resume
her duties and studies ut St.
Joseph's hospital, where she is
trimming for the occupation of
nurse
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19
WANTED

Wanted to Rent 8 or room house
with bath. No children, 3 adults
Phone Highland 1881.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19
POr Rent

Two unfurnished rooms, close in. En-
quire at this office.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19

For SALE-rurke,s for Thanksgiv-
ing vt my home east OF FAIR Grounds
Phone monte 1893 j. Il. Zinser.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19

For Sale-A tent house 14xl6, in good
repair. Enquire at this office, or OF W.
w. Wiley.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19

Thoroughbred Jersey milk COW for
sale cheap. Enquire at this office.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19

For SALE-Six-room frame dwelling;
new, well, chicken zen and outbuildingl.
Sl7OO il sold soon. Enquire at this
Office.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19

Mrs. l.. +. White died suddenly
OF apoplexy at Kansas City. Fri.
day, November IL. She was form.
erly Mrs. Whitlock Of Monte Vista.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19

For SALE A hard coal base burner
Uted one winter. Enquire at Journa
Office
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19

G. II. Weaver, Of Chicago, who
has extensive real estate interests
in Monte Vista and vicinity. arriv-
cd in town Friday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19

EsTRAYED-From +. G. Wrights ranch
about weeks ago, a red SOW, VT. about
800. short tail and one short eai.
Anyone knowing Of whereabouts Of said
hog please notify
l. G. WATERS
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19
STRoUP Bros. l. WRIGHT.

For SALE-Full size upright Klmbal
pisro, oak finish-great sacrifice.
+ j BEss, Phone Highland 1881.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-11-19

We have a few ACCOMPLISHMENTS near
Monte Vista, under good bitches, two
with water rights. Instead Of going of
to hunt for U. S. claims, get one at home
make some money.
STRoUP Bios l. WRIGHT.