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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28
NEARLY s,5oo,ooo STOCK SHORT
AGE.

Breeders Gazette.
The governments cold figures of
stock shortage fall like wet blanket
on the meat boycott. Meat animals
are less in number than Jan. 1 last
year by S.465, 900. They are 5000 900
less than the preceding four-year Jan.
uary average.
Cattle other than mich cows are
short 100000 head. Compared with
the four-year average the cattle short
age is 2,241, 900 Hogs are short g..
100000 from last year, and 5,760,000
from the four-year average. Sheep
show an increase of 1,132.0OO head,
but at that the total stands GA, 900
less than seven years ago.
This is total shortage of over 5h
per cent An eminent statistician de-
clares that there must be an annual
increase in crops of per cent to keep
pace with consumption. Figured on
ly IL per cent.
VIII these figures end the boycott?
Probably not Conceived in the sin
of objectionable ignorance. born in the
iniquity Of the spirit of the throat.
cutting boycott, nurtured in the pas.
sion OF thoughtless people inflamed
by yellow press, it is likely that
1t will continue for time. When
dead, its memory will linger to curse
its instigators.
The government figures should still
any panic among producers that may
have been started by the boycott
Stockinen should stand fast
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

The Herald believes in Republican
principles as enunciated in state and
national platforms. We believe the
country Is more prosperous under Re-
publican politics than Democratic. at
the same time this does not mean that
we favor grating. AS stated many
times, we have no more use for Re-
publican CRATER than a Democratic
thief. Serve them all alike by putting
them behind prison bars.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

The ugly stain of a graft investiga-
ton is to be added to the various
other troubles the Shafroth regime is
now bending under in Denver. State
Boiler Inspector A. j. r. Whitney, ap-
pointed from Leadville. is charged with
having pocketed several thousand dol
lars belonging to the state which he
received from boiler inspections. The
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Great things are in store for Aztec
and surrounding country. And ii only
requires a visit of few hours to
convince one that contiguous land
win support population of five thou
sand souls
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

The voters of La Plata county will
put "A kink in the commissioner com
bine this fall There will be no more
necessity for suits as with Repub-
lican working with Henry Scouton
honesty will prevail.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

All the papers of the state are re-
ferring to Durango's coming prosperity
through the advent of the Southern
Pacific. An enterprising community
always gets on the map, and now that
Durango is strictly in the swim let
Us keep her there.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

"Reister's Folly is becoming more
and more apparent every day. Just
ask the people from the Kline dis
trict what they think of the deal.
The bridge is located a long distance
from any travelled road and only oc.
casionally will it be needed except for
birds 10 roost on.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Pennington works double when it
comes to boosting-men and women.
The girl in her teens is booster
like her father. And they know just
what it means. Let the spirit become
contagious.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Keep after the grafters, whether in
state. county or city. The Herald
congratulates Gov. Shafroth upon re-
moving Whitney. In boiler inspectors
under past administrations have been
return the stolen property Official
honesty is the policy of this paper.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

The three links-Durango.A Aztec
three towns for all future time. The
link is the emblem that binds the
Great Brotherhood of Odd Fellows.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Henry Scouton was all right as long
as he worked with the gang, but when
he could not stand the depredations
!. longer he became a target of abuse
But Mr.. Scouton has the respect OF
the people while the combine commits
eioners are regarded as tools.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28
Colorado Telephone company is g,

Colorado Telephone company is get
ting ready to extend its line from
Alamosa to Pagosa Springs and then
to Pine river where connection will
be made with Durango This means
two routes to Denver from Durango
and viii insure service every day OF
the year.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

The Denver & Rio Grande will just
about broad gauge the Fourth division
in time for a joint celebration with
the advent of the Southern Pacific.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

One common brotherhood for a
greater southwest should be the mot
to of every one.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28
J.. N. sHAFRoTH--GEo. WEAVER
IN MEMoRiuM.

While In the body these good saints
like Noah Webster. believed that a
platform" was AN elevated standing
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Don't wait for the railroad com
mittees 10 call. Hunt them up and
put down your quota. You will sleep
better.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

The Herald is willing to drop and
forget many wrongs of the past for
better and greater Durango.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

glad TO get back TO Colorado. Most
of the time was spent in Philadelphia.
with Mrs. Skeen's brother. He added
that Philadelphia is good place TO
die in, for you'll sure get a handsome
funeral and an attractive place to rest
IN after you're buried. but I'd rather
live in Colorado" Just as soon be in
Philadelphia as not after he's dead.
Well, Colorado suits good many PEG.
pie. We may say 1hat there are 9th
ers.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

l. Kruschko left this morning for
Chicago and New York city on pur-
chasing trip, TO secure n big stock OF
spring and summer goods Tor his pat.
rons. Mr.. Kruschke also expects to
bring in the S. p railroad with him
he intends TO buy it and charge it up
to b. w Ritter. Anyway suits us,
so we get It,
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Rah, rah, rah-for the Southern
Pacific.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

w d. Alexander writes from San
Diego Cal, that he is having splen-
did time, and expects to remain about
month longer. before returning 10
Colorado.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

near SpflnsHeld, MO.
Ress Philips, forest supervisor for
the Mancos district. returned last
night from Denver, where he attended
a meeting of the supervisors of dis
triet No. .. MIR. Philips continued to
his home in Mancos this morning
Mrs Jack Spargo and children came
in from Mancos lasi night to spend
a week or two with Mrs. Sanders, and
Miss May, her daughter. Mrs. Spargo
likes ranch life very much, but she is
glad to see her Durango friends again
MIR. and Mrs. C. H. Fisher were
among the arrivals on last nights
eastern from Trinidad. They left for
Pennington this morning. where they
will look around with view of To-
eating Mr Fisher is seeking tract
OF ranch land.
Judge Thomas A. Fucker, district
deputy grand exalted ruler OF the Elks.
who was here to assist in the intia-
ton ceremonies of the Durango lodge
last night returned to his home in
Aspen this morning. The Judge likes
us so well he says he is coming again
soon, by April at the latest.
o
j. II. Atterbury and Judge t. A.
Rucker OF Aspen. the district deputy
grand exalted ruler of the Elks, both
served in The Confederate army both
being members of the same company.
Both men belonged 10 III Bledsoe's
battery, Of the First Missouri regi.
ment II is over thirty years since the
two old comrades met.
Attorney A. II. Mollette was at the
train this morning to see his father.
j. s. MOllettc, off on the eastern. Mr..
Mollette, Sr,, has been on visit TO
his son and family for about month.
He lives in Arvada. near Denver. He
thinks Durango is all right. and is
planning on "A longer stav next time
The longer the better, Come again
and soon.
%
Mrs. j S Lawrence and her daugh.
ter. Mrs. j. S. Pawley, were guests
of the Palace over night The ladies'
came in from Trinidad the latter's
home. on the eagtern last night. Mrs.
Lawrence has been visiting her daueh.
ter for some weeks. and was on her
way TO her home in Pennington This
morning Mrs Pawley ACCOMPANIED
her for visit
The Ladies' aid of the First NJ "
church will moi meet this week The
ladies were in have met with Mrs I
i Malone. but the meeting has been
postponed ON account of ihe death q,
Mrs Nalone's father which tool. Mace
az his home in California. the telegram
Announcing his demise arriving inst
as we 90 TO press II was great
shock 10 Mrs Malone Her friends
extend sympathy.
parted for pagosa Strings today. to
attend to some business matters
which will occupy few days' time
From the Springs Mr.. Lane will go on
to Denver. returning i'm a couple of
weeks. We omitted to state that the
head of the house accompanied him.
Mrs. Lane saws it's well TO be on the
safe side, and one never can tell
what a man will do.
o.
Mrs. Telitha Branch died Tuesday
evening at her residence in North Du.
range about 10 O'Clock. Mrs. Branch
In this city a number of years. The
cause of death was pneumonia. Three
sons and one daughter. survive her.
Two of the former live in Durango. one
near Telluride and the daughter lives
at Grand Junction. The funeral takes
place tomorrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock
from the Goodman Undertaking parlors.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas A. Allen.
who have been in the city since Feb
10, left for Santa Fe this morning Mr.
and Mrs. Allen came in from Bluff
where the former was looking after
the interests Of the San Francisco Oil
company, and stayed over day or
two In Durango 70 look after some
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

l. Levey. principal of the Cortez
schools, is visiting the city schools
To-Day. Mr.. Leyey went through the
initiation ceremonies OF the Elk lodge
last night. Nuf said
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Banker q o. Harrison and w. r.
Bezman of Cortez, who were here to
attend the Elk doings Wednesday
night. left for home this morning.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

George w Avery of the Yellow Eye
and lncas mines in the La Platas left
for Comstock this morning. Just here
for couple of days on business.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Sheriff AL Kramer of San Juan coun-
V passed through from Silverton this
morning with four girls and one boy
whom he was taking to the state re.
form schools.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

District Attorney George Lane de-
parted for Pagosa Springs today. to
attend to some business matters,
which will occupy few days time.
From the Springs Mr.. Lane will go on
weeks. We omitted to state that the
head of the house accompanied him
Mrs. Lane says it's well to be on the
safe side. and one never can tell
what a man will do
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

mine yesterday and went to Denver
this morning. for a brief business trip.
The gentlemen expect to return in a
few days
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

The Ladies' aid of the First NJ T.
church will not meet this week. The
ladies' were 10 have met with Mrs. ].
- Malone, but the meeting has been
postponed on account of The death on
Mrs. Malone's father. which took place
az his home in California, the telegram
announcing his demise arriving just
as we go to press. 1t was a great
extend sympathy.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28
lFrom Fridays pailyA

These boosting trips are developing
a large amount of dormant talent.
Hot air? No, just the turning loose
of long pentup feelings.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

A. S. Fowler. who fires the Red
Apple limited, returned from Chama
last night, where he was on duty at
the big dance. Mr.. Fowler was one of
the committee on arrangements He
hasn't said whether the olives he took
with him the other morning reached
Chama or not. We understand from
other sources that the committee,
aforementioned, had strenuous
time. But the guests enjoyed them
selves hugely-as they should.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Attorney h. w. Ritter was pas
senger TO Denver this morning He
was careful TO take lunch along
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Myers Skeen, the genial brakeman
on the Silverton passenger returned
from an extended trip east last night.
Myers and his mother left Durango
early In December. and visited friends
In Denver, Chicago, Kansas City, Pitts
burg. Philadelphia, Toledo, Washing
ton and Harrisburg. Mrs. Skeen Is
now in South Carolina. where she
expects to remain till spring. Myers
says he had dandy time, but he Ia
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28
tFrom Thursdays Daily,

Miss Vinta Cooper. who has been in
the city for a few days from Aztec
returned home this morning. Just a
pleasure and business trip combined
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

George II. Hand. the expert mining
engineer. and his assistant. John
Gross, and T.. J. Norman, the assayer,
who have been making examination
and tests of the ore body of the Orc
Elmo mine for the La Plata Gold Min
Ing company. came down from the
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Mrs. ]. S. Lawrence and her daugh-
ter Mrs. J. s Pawley, were guests
came in from Trinidad, the latter's
home, on the eastern last night. Mrs.
Lawrence has been visiting her daugh-
ter for some weeks, and was on her
way TO her home in Pennington this
morning Mrs. Pawley accompanied
her for visit.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Charles Waters, secretary of the
miners union. passed through from
Silverton TO Telluride this morning.
MIR. Waters has business TO look after
in Telluride, and will stay over In
Mancos on the way home to bring
back his wife and baby with him
Mrs. Waters is visiting her relatives
in Mancos.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Jody Slack, the new.
lyweds, passed through from Hermosa
this morning to Oklahoma City, where
they will visit for couple of weeks
before going on to their new home
near Springfield. Mo.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Attorney A. r. Mollette was at the
train this morning to see his father.
j. S. Mollettc, off on the eastern. Mr.
Mollette, Sr, has been on visit TO
his son and family for about month.
lie lives in Arvada. near Denver. He
thinks Durango is all right, and is
planning on Il longer stay next time.
The longer. the better, Come again
and soon.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

MIR. and Mrs. T. l.. Eckles. formerly
owners of the C. o. d. laundry in
Durango, came up from Aztec last
night to visit friends for few days.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

business matters, and were then block.
AIDED. Mr.. Allen is on his way to ex-
anime some land for another company,
the Tidewater Oil & Gas company.
made upsof Los Angeles capital
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

L. Stallings was passenger on the
Red Apple train this morning. Mfr
Stallings halls from Pueblo, and was
on his way TO Aztec to look into
some land propositions.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

The long-delayed passenger arrived
last night with three coaches and
a chair car full of passengers and
mail and express in proportion. The
Chicago so far as the crowd went
They kept pouring out OF the coaches
until one wondered if they would ever
stop Seven days mail. The post
office will have to work overtime for
"A while.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Don Eddy departed for Telluride
this morning, where he expects to go
into business. If conditions are salts
factory. If such is the case. Don may
remain permanently. We wish him
the best of success. and trust he'll
return to see his Durango friends oc'
casionally.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Mrs r. Y. Fuel left this morning
with her daughter, Mrs. ID. s. Smith,
for visit of n couple of months.
Mrs. Smith was here TO attend her
fathers funeral. The change of scene
will doubtless benefit Mrs. Fuel. Mrs
Lula Stevenson, another daughter, re-
turned TO her home in Salt Lake this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

7. p. Maddox, editor of the San
Juan Democrat, returned last night
from Denver. Mr.. Maddox was on his
way home from Denver. where he
has been since just before the apple
show. He said he had a fine time and
enjoyed his vacation very much r.
NJ. Vancil of Littleton, went TO Aztec
with him to look over some land.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Mr. and Mrs. c. II. Fisher were
among the arrivals on last nights
eastern from Trinidad They left for
Pennington this morning. where they
will look around with a view of To-
eating air. Fisher is seeking tract
OF ranch land.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Judge Thomas A. Rucker, district
deputy grand exalted ruler OF the Elks,
who was here to assist in the initia-
ton ceremonies of the Durango lodge
last night returned to his home in
Aspen this morning. The judge likes
us so well he says he is coming again
soon, by April at the latest.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Prof. Ernest Feichtinger, Mrs.
Feichtinger and Dayton Warner re
turned last night from Chama, where
they furnished the music for the big
ball given the night of Washington's
birthday by the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Firemen and Enginemen.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Tomorrow afternoon the Ladies' Aid
society of the NJ. e. church will be
entertained by Mrs. Malone and Mrs
wilkins at the home of Mrs. Malone
corner Fourth avenue and Tenth
street All members and friends OF
the society are cordially invited to at
tend.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

J. II. Atterbury and Judge T A.
Rucker OF Aspen. the district deputy
grand exalted ruler of the Elks, both
served in The Confederate army, both
being members of the same company
Both men belonged 10 III Bledsoe's
battery. of the First Missouri regi.
ment II is over thirty years since the
two old comrades met.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Misses Mabel Braun and Frieda
last nights train. Miss kaufman was
returning to her home in Dolores after
visit with the former, Miss Braun
accompanying her friend for a return
visit The young ladies continued their
journey on the Southern this morning.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Mrs. C. W. Fisherdick came in from
Laplata. n. NJ, last night and departed
on the eastern this morning for Den
yer. where she will visit friends, later
going on TO Lincoln Neb. Mrs. Fish
erdick expects to be absent for about
six weeks.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Mrs. T. J. Dobbs and children leave
on Sunday to join her husband in
Phoenix, Ari2. Mr. and Mrs. Dobbs
will make their home there in future.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

Mrs. Emma Gates and mother, Mrs.
S. c. Adams, and brother, X NJ.
Adams. left for Denver this morning,
where they VIII make their home In
future.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

T. II. Colegrove. a special agent for
the government returned to his home
in Rocky Ford this morning. Mr.
Colegroye passed through Durango on
business in Fort Lewis and Farming
ton
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

George Griffin came mp from Aztec
last evening with the boosters, having
spent yesterday afternoon and even
ing with the combined boomers. Mr..
Griffin says he is putting in pretty
steady time at the ranch near Farm
ngton.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-02-28

II. n. Linebarger. the Tiffany town,
site man. stayed over night at the
Strater. on his way home from Den
YER Mr.. Llnebarger came In by way
Of Telluride. He departed for home
on today's eastern.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1910-03-31
NJ. L CHURCH.

The Easter Services at the Methodist
Episcopal Church were well attended
and special music was rendered by the
choir at both the morning and evening
services. The pastor, the Rev. j. f.
Anderson, who has labored faithfully
in the congregation for the past two
years has been returned to this church
much to the delight of the members of
the church. Rev. Anderson has many
admiring friends in Emporium outside
of his congregation, who are pleased to
hear of his return.