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Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

NJ. containing 100 acres. Listed Feb.
25. Bids opened April 2G, 1910.
Allotment No. 11s. John Thompson,
ron. competent. The NV. u of the
Sc. 4 of section f6. township 32 N.
range . west n. N. p. M.,>Sontaining
10 acres. Listed Feb. "a. Bids os-ned
April 26. 1910
Allotment No. 323-Susan Cruihers.
deceased. The S. " of S.W. 4 OF
sec. 81; N. Il of NV. u OF Sec 2S.
Twp. "a n Rge. West. n. NJ. p. NJ
100 acres. Listed Mar %. Bids open
ed April 26, 1910.
Allotment No. 92i--Jane Cruthers,
deceased. The NV 4 of S.W. a of
Sec. 81; E. " of sEA \. of Sec. 20;
NE. 4 of NE. 4 of Sec 20, Twp. 81
y. Rye. West, N. NJ. P NJ. 100 acres.
Listed Mar. 20. Bids opened April 2e,
1910
Allotment No. 250-Elmira North.
deceased. The w. Y of NE. a OF
Sec. 1s; W. Y of Sc. Il of Sec. lS;
Twp. "a North, Rge. West. n NJ. p.
NJ. 100 acres. Listed Mar. 25. Bids
opened April &c. 1910
Allotment No. 257-Peter Weaver.
deceased. The NV. 4 of Sec 81,
Twp. "a n. Rye, West, N NJ. p. NJ.
16G acres. Listed Mar. %. Bids open.
cd April 26. 1910.
Allotment No. 1S2-Jane Spring, de
ceased. The NE. 4 of NV. 4 of
See. %; E u of s.W. 4 and S.E. a
Of NV. a of Sec. 10; Twp. 81 n. Rge
West, n. NJ. p. NJ. 100 acres. Listed
Mar 20. Bids opened April &c, 1910.
Allotment No. 55-John Alden, de
ceased. The NE. u of NV. a and
y Y of NE. u of Sec. 70; Twp. "a
y. Rye > West and NV 4 of NV.
a of See. 7; Twp. "a N Rye. A West,
n. NJ. P. NJ. 160 acres. Listed Mar.
% Bids opened April &c. 1910.
Allotment No 29O-James White.
deceased The E. V of Sc. 4 and
W. Y of Sc. \. of Sec. "a. Twp. "a y.
Ree West, NM P. NJ. 100 acres
Listed Mar. 25. Bids opened May 80,
1910.
Allotment No. 143-Amanda Nash,
deceased. The NV. 4 of S.E. 4;
n. z of S.W. u of Sec 70; The NE
Z of Sc, u of See. Ii; Twp. 80 n.
Rye. West, N, NJ, P. NJ. 100 acres
Listed Mar. 25. Bids opened May 30,
1910.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

La Plata county voters can count
on a square deal from The Herald
Under no conditions will this paper
stand in with crooked Republicans for
party gain. This paper is unequiyo-
cally in favor of general Republican
policies. We cannot see how any one
wants return TO Grover Cleveland
days. 10 day when men have their
conscience wrung" or something to
this effect On the other hand we
are not of The kind that think n dis
honest Republican is better than a
Democrat any time. There is more
10 this life than the mere holding of
office. There is honesty and decency
TO your fellow man.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

We have been given information
from reliable source that can be
depended upon 10 the effect that the
Independent Smelling and Rfining Co.,
now operating in Nevada. have in view
the erection of smelter at or near
Silverton. Parties are in this camp
at the present time making an investi.
cation on behalf Of the above men.
toned company and It is understood
that their report will be favorable.
The plants erected by the company
use gas as fuel, made either from coal
coal or oil, which Will be a great ad
vantage in this camp. Silverton
Miner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04
WOMEN IN PRISONS.

Miss Armigh, matron of the Won
ans Industrial Prison in Geneva, ILL.,.
has written n paper upon the subject
OF the woman criminal. in which she
asserts that women are harder TO con.
troll than men. 1t is sad TO have TO
relate that there are in this country
more than 100 prisons, just for women.
Most of the 500 women at Geneva are
those who have gone astray and once
having lost caste, as it were. these
women find 1t hard TO earn a decent
living and return again and again TO
the prison. Miss Armigh is said to
have a remarkable influence over
them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04
DATING A SKULL.

Boston Advertiser
The ingeniousness in placing the
date OF the Gibraltar skull at COO, 900
years ago lies in the fact that the
basis of argument thus laid denes rea.
sonable dispute. Working from so
long ago it is manifestly difficult, if
not utterly hopeless. to come to more
reasonable things. If the life-date OF
an unearthed skull is placed, say. at
10000 years. ago. some one may rise
and remark that it would be more
conservative to date the find at. say.
$500 years ago. But what would be
thought of an archaeologist or any
other sort of "gist" who methaphorical-
ly stared Professor Keith in the face
and asserted that instead of 100000
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04
CHILD WIVES MAY BE SAVED.

Hindoo citizens of Calcutta are said
to have declared. at a recent mass
meeting, against the custom of child
marriages Twenty-Five thousand
American women have an organization
that will no doubt be glad to know
-that their wishes are TO be regarded
In the mass meeting that was held It
was decided that no girls under 16
nor men under % could marry. The
Restoration league had It's origin nine
years ago when Miss J. NJ. Holmes,
Miss Carrie Tenant and Mrs. Wallace
all of Los Angeles. went to india and
there saw "the most hopeless woman
hood in the world"
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Grand Junction is considerably agi-
tated over her water supply. Durango
citizens, following Herald advice and
disregarding that OF croaking news.
paper, took advantage of the golden
opportunity when presented with the
result that we have the best supply
and The cheapest in the state II is
an asset worth million dollars--in
fact, is something we would not sell
for any sum
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Mr., r A. Frederick. former pub
Usher OF the cortez Journal, writing
from California, says: In fact Colo
rado is the best state of the two for
making money A man who is well
situated there. or is even making a
good living, would be foolish 10 come
TO this state. expecting to better him
self financially
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04
MAY MARRY THE kHEDIvE.

The khedive of Egypt has heretofore
been a monogamist but it is reported
that he is going to follow the custom
Of those who have been before him in
his higa place ana will take another
wife. The lady in question is said to
be an Austrian countess who has lived
at his court for some time and has
adopted the Mohammedan religion as a
preparation for the dignity that is in
store for her.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

In his address before the University
of Egypt Col. Roosevelt hit the line
sufficiently hard TO denounce assas
sinatlor as a political weapon and ia
assure the Egyptians that they are not
yet fit for free government. color.
less speech from the hrone has no
resemblance to one from the former
occupant Of the White house chair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

In the judgment of President Taft
the best platform for an American TO
stand upon is: Universal peace, a
wholesome policy of arbitration, an
efficient army, more battle ships,
years supply of coal and plenty OF
ammunition" /"
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

If American farmers will look to
the innltiolication of good cattle, hogs
and sheep there will be no need to
add the camel and hippopotamus to
the stock resources of the country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The Record-lierald says the Foss
victory should cause Republicans to
sii up and take notice. This is true.
Republicans can generally be relied
on to do business In the proper way
in fhe long run
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04
effort and money to be dismissed as
opera bouffe.

According 10 government cook
book just out. the cheap cuts of meat
can be made highly palstabIe. How
10 get a good cook Is not included in
the directions. which may prove an
awkward omission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The steamship Maureiania was de
layed for half on hour in sailing from
New York the other day owing to the
non-arrival of two cans of cream. Evi.
IDENTIFY The cows that are kept on the
Nauretania do not give cream.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

One county in Nebraska has in
hand $4,000 for good roads derived
from an inheritance tax. But is It in
order for the living to rely on The
dead to keep the common highways
ia order?
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The building Of the Southern Pacific
from private conversations not for pub.
lication. Just keep pegging along and
help swell the subscription list.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

In addition to her other troubles,
Philadelphia has a row on railroad dis
elimination and will "see the railroad
managers" Our sympathy, dear old
Philadelphia
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The Herald is against political com.
bines that run things TO suit them.
selves against the Interests of the tax.
payers. Honest and truthworthy Dem.
ocrats beat crooked Republicans all
hollow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Almost impossible to secure suita
Bile residence In Durango. We believe
ia would be paying investment for
the erection of at least one hundred
residences Ms every one would find a
tenant as soon as completed
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Denver News Is trying to make ont
that private desks of Governor Shat.
roth and Attorney General Barnett
were broken open and rifled of valu-
able papers some days ago Perish
the thought. No one but fellow Demo.
Gratis had access to their offices, and
no Democrat would think of doing such
a thing,
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The special camel which Mr.. Roose.
welt rode across the desert TO SAX
Kara is not specifically described in
the dispatches. but 1t is safe to bet
that 1t was at least three.humped
one
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Colonel Roosevelt is to be enter.
tanned as If he We're reigning mon
arch when he goes to Emperor vii.
liam's house. They won't think much
of William in Wall street after this.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Barney Oldfield has broken several
more automobile records. One of the
good things about Barney is that he
doesn't try to break records in crowd
ed streets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Owing to the fact that he is an ac-
tive and agile man. Colonel Roosevelt
undoubtedly refused to permit any of
those camels to kneel for the purpose
oe enabling him TO mount.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

President Taft says he likes to visit
the small towns, where the people are
not accustomed to seeing a president
Presume he means little towns like
New York and New Haven.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

One would think. from what Presi
dent Taft has said concerning the IN.
happy time he is having IL Washing.
ton, that he is unable even TO get any.
body to rlay self with ain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The world would be glad 10 have
the south pole discovered without any
unseenly doubts or controversies.
Polar exploration has cost too much
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The Western slope is entitled to he
represented iu congress. and the Re-
publicans should have some one who
will be true TO their interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

It VIII be glorious day when Den
yer settles her water squabble so the
papers viii be able to have something
to say good about each other. (
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

we have not heard sound from
the Civic club for whole week. We
nope they are preparing 10 make such
loud noise thai they will soon waken
every man, woman and child in town,
ana mat they may be sufficiently
awake to be able TO See Durango with
wide open eyes and realize how our
Town appears to the stranger. OF
course we have fine stores, churches,
schools, a boulevard, etc. oh, yes,
we have! But we have many things
that meet the strangers eyes first For
instance our depot or station building
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

No cyclones in the United States this
year. hut there are indications that
an American one starting in the Vi
cinity of Cairo is about to sweep Eu.
rome
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Canada has not found Uncle Sam
a quarrelsome neighbor. The annie.
able settlement of the tariff question
is good precedent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Wonder II Charley Thomas stin
holds that mortgage" and Is about
TO demand settlement. May possibly
account for the switch from Dewey
Bailey.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

A revolution is expected to break out
in Santo Domingo at any moment. this
being the regular quarterly revolution
period down there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Durango IS on the verge of a genu-
Inc building boom. Many residences
arc now in the course of erection and
many more contemplated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The New York Mercantile Ex-
change, which is the butter market,
recorded the sale of about $50. 1000, 900
pounds of butter during the year 1909,
al an average price of 27is cents a
pound Wholesale. 49.S52 900 pounds of
cheese at an average price of IL cents
n pound. and 4.225.000 cases of eggs.
or 125,750,000 dozen, which brought
an average price OF % cents per dozen.
The receipts of dressed poultry were
l39,50O.000 pounds, and sold al an
average price of i6 cents n pound. and
2.75O carloads of live poultry. which
sold for $500 car. or total OF sG,-
$4,000. The total sales of poultry,
live and dressed on the exchange
amounted to S3l ,9S5 900. while several
million pounds must have been sold
outside.
The sales of potatoes amounted TO
Al 100000 bushels. al an average price
OF 30 cents a bushel which makes a
total of s2s,7oO,oOo.
The people of New York consumed
3.5O0.O0O barrels OF apples, which sold
al nm average OF SO a barrel. aud that
means $10,5OO.0 900
New York city is the distributing
point for oranges and grape fruit for
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Democratic state officials are con.
siderahly worried over the outlook for
party success. They have cause.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Unfortunately we have no records
covering the weather for March during
former visits OF IIalley's comet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Chancellor Day apparently possess.
es' a positive genius for getting in
bad with the administration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

With decent nominees the Republic.
an party OF Colorado win win with
several thousand votes to spare
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Yesterday afternoon about O'Clock
Mrs. j, r. Ball received word of the
serious Illness of her brother, C. D.
Nandenberge, in Denver. The dispatch
stated he was unconscious and tele.
gram a few hours later conveyed the
news of his death from heart failure
Durango people will remember Mr.
Vandenberge, who was associated with
Mr.. Ball in the Ball Foundry and Ma.
chine Works for time. leaving here
with his wife to take up his resi-.
dence in Denver last spring. His
friends in Durango will be grieved over
The news and will sympathize with
Mrs, Ball in her sorrow She leaves
in The morning for Denver, and will
probably accompany Mrs. Vanden.
berge with the remains TO Grand Rap.
ids. Iowa. where her parents live, for
burial. This is the first break in the
Vandenberge family circle. out of "a
family of eight children, all of whom
are grown. Five of these live in Grand
Rapids.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

March went out nice enough. Just
n little blusier along the voyage Of
life makes living worth while.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

What lonely lives the honest men in
the Pittsburg common and select coun-
ellis must have led
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

There should be honesty in office
and honor between men and mon.
True fellowship is what counts
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

One thing is certain, the cold spell
did not inJure La Plata county fruit
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

China proposes to have the biggest
army in the world. and. consequently,
also the greatest yellow peril.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Personal abuse is the argument OF
black legs, not gentlemen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Mrs. w. Fl. C. Folsom and daughter,
Miss Lila, leave for Denver Monday
morning on visit OF several weeks
duration. They may journey to Esk-
ridge, Kans,, to spend few days with
the boys of the family. 1t will be
remembered that the three young men
are pursuing their studies in the col.
leee of that city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

County Treasurer o. 2. Ffary and
family are preparing TO move TO their
Animas valley rancho. They have sold
their Sixth avenue residence to their
son. oren +. Frary. Doubtless Mr..
Frary Jr,. viii establish bachelor quar-.
ters there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

c. H. Johnson of Covington. Ind.
arrived from the east last night. on a
visit to his cousin. Mrs. Earl Mar
lette. This is Mr.. Johnson's first visit
to this section and he is delighted with
the Incompatible climate, but feels
from a geographical standpoint we
are quite out of the world Just wait
until the new railroad is completed and
this will be the center of the universe
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Paul King, the travelling man who
was injured in the wreck on the Silver
ton branch about a month ago. came
in from Denver last night. Mr.. King
has not wholly recovered from his in
juries.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

colony of Iowa people are buying
Animas City property. We under
stand they purchased five houses in
that city this week. The handsome
residence of o. C. Silliman was in.
cluded in the sale.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Total
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

E. r. Chambers returned from the
east last night and continued to Farm
ington this morning Mrs. Margaret
Pratt of Santa Fe, an old time friend
of the family accompanied Mr. Cham
bers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

John Root, who has been connected
with the Charles Snyder Grocery com
pany the past six months, has resign
ed and viii devote his time 10 his
Vallecito ranch A. II. George arrived
from Denver last night aud has ac.
cepted the position formerly held by
Mr.. Root.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-01-08
Taft Battles the Secret Service Men

sleuths recently when, without max,
ing any announcement OF his fnton.
tions, he left the White House and
started out for a walk Generally he
has been accompanied by some cabl.
net official, but none Of wilkes men
was along
on his last walk the president "as
accompanied by bis brother Charles
y. TAFT. the millionaire Cincinna'ian
they walked up to the capitol ana
strolIod through It's wide halls
So far as runs the memory Of hlon
10 Stewart depaty sergeant at arms
If the senate, and that is full gen
grafton. It was the first time that a
president has visited the capitol on
The Sabbath day
on another occaston the president
walked through Pennsylvania avenue.
II shington's most prominent bus.
ness street. lie was wearing sack
coat and a gray sweater
That looks like President Taft, re
marked one man as President TAFT
passed the fye.cent theaters on the
avenue. Brig Gen Clarence EdWar IS.
Who was with the president. slgs %
md the president smiled
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-01-08

iI7ASHINGTON-Most pes pie on
w coming to Washington Cor the
first time and about to meet 3 public
official are greatly perpleXed as to the
form in which they shall address him
Naturally uniformity is desired in this
respect by all government officials
and for that reason there is an estab
lished manner in which 20 greet pub-
lie officials with whom one may come
in contact The social code which
governs social intercourse in the Off
cial set in the national capital sup
plies prescribed form which it is
necessary to follow If one would be
correct in his dealings with officials,
whether of a social or a business ma
ture.
There are some titled officials in the
army and navy who are granted a
higher rank socially by courtesy than
they are actually entitled to For in.
stance, lieutenant commanders in the
navy are, by courtesy, in social life
called commanders, while those below
that rank lose thier official title and
are addressed as plain Mister"
The same rule applies to the staff
Ulcers OF the navy Likewise the as
sistant secretaries Of executive depart
ments are called Mister, and the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-01-08
Three Cornered Jar for Weather Man

panama II thgy say IL Eoii 70
snow"
AT my home" interlactcd tho third
member Of the group, my wife has a
standing order with our conteeiion"r
70 send up ice cream whenever he
,nes the cold wave flag flying
The mild-Iooking man with the
twinkling brown eyes said nothing.
They were all strangers to one an
other The three who had spoken
we're on thicr way to Now York At
harrisburg the mild man with the
brown eyes arose, gathered up his
baggage and, bowling TO the group.
produced three visiting cards iIa dis
tributed them and, smiling took an
abrupt departure Then the others
looked at the cards They read:
Willis l.. Moore, Chief Of the
Weather Bureau Washington y. G."
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-01-08

<ITUNNY organization, this weather
I bureau Of ours," exclaimed a
member of group of -four in tn"
smoking compartment Of a Pennsyl.
vania train bound east from Chicago.
Il see it predicts general rains for to-
day" and he held the paper Sideways
to dodge the glare of brilliant In
dian summer sun.
Yes" said the man on the sofa Il
always take my rain coat when they
promise fair weather and wear a
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-01-08
DREslDENT TAFT has thrown a

RESIDENT TAFT has thrown a
l bombshell into the ranks Of that
portion Of the secret service which IS
assigned tc the duty Of protecting the
chief executive Of the nation from as.
sassinaton 1t Is soft job for the
secret service men and often leads TO
something better, several Of those
who formerly guarded presidents now
holding government positions that pay
well and make the holder man OF
some consequence in his home terri
tory
1t is feared among Chief wilkes
MN that some Of them Will have to be
looking for other jobs If the president
continues to 20 ont for long walks
through the busiest streets Of Wash
,ngton unprotected. The presid
hss had the laugh on several Of th1