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Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
BARON Won STUBFN
STATUTE UNVEILED

WASHINGTON, De- 7.-Witn u
great display of military pomp and
spiendor and gmid the enthusiastic
demonstrations of immense crowds OF
spectators. the bronze statue of Baron
Friedrich Wilhelm Won Steuben. the
Prussian military leader who reorgap-
Led the Continental army after the
disastrous winter at Valley Forge and
put 1t into condition for the success.
iul campaigns that closed the Amer.
lean Revolution, was unveiled today.
The statue completes the quartette OF
magnificent memorials erected at the
four corners OF Lafayette square In
honor OF the four distinguished for.
eigners who lent the aid OF their mill.
tury genius to the cause of the Amer
lean colonies. The others whose mem.
ofies have been thus honored are La.
fayette, Rochambeau and Kosciusko.
The president Of the United States
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08

ARE VICTORIOUS
They Capture a Number of Small Towns in
chihuahua and Receive Little Resistance
Prisoners Are Treated Kindly

CHIHUAHUA, Mex. Dec. 7.-Rebei
forces, victorious in their attacks on
several small towns in western Chi.
knahua are practically under control
A fight between the government troops
row encamped near San Isabel and
the insurrectionists maneuvering with
out San Andreas is expected daily, al
though no serious fighting has yet tax.
Ell place. The rebels met small re.
sistance when they occupied Chihua.
hua towns. The reports OF battles In
northern Mexico between the contend
ire forces were each accompanied by
heavy loss of life but these have not
yet been confirmed.
Residents of Guerrero. taken prison.
ers yesterday by Madero's followers
are not being subjected to brutal treat.
ment This form OF warfare is ex.
pected to be extended by rebels.
The official course of the newly.
elected governor OF chihuahua. AIber
TO Terrazas, is not expected to he ia
vorable to any disturbing element. He
ID known to have the entire support
OF General Hernandez, the commander
OF the federal troops in this military
division. and TO approve the generals
unmerciful fighting tactics.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
Wreck Kills One
and Delays Traffic

Last nights eastern. due in Durango
at $40, arrived this morning at 9;35,
bearing number of weary-looking
passengers. The long delay was caus-
ed by a freight wreck on the main
line at San Carlos, about six miles
west of Pueblo.
The trouble was caused by a couple
OF runaway cars which broke loose on
the main line a few miles west OF
San Carlos. and dashed at terrific
Dace into the rear OF n freight train
as 1t was heading from the main track
into sidetrack at San Carlos, where
IT was ordered to wait for the pas
senger to pass.
The runaways struck the caboose
OF the freight with such force that
the latter was split into kindling wood.
Two cars of sand and two cars of coal
we're smashed up and the contents
strewn over the track. The runaway
cars were broken to pieces and the
track damaged for several feet.
Two OF the trainmen In the caboose
at the time OF the accident were taken
out of the wreck badly injured. One
of the men died soon after he was TAX
en- from under the debris and the other
vas so badly hurt that his death was
only a matter of hours.
Trains are running over the main
line as usual The eastern left Du-
rango this morning at 1915. The
Pennington and Sllverton mixed trains
were held until 1905 this morning. and
the Southern left at 10 This evening
the eastern is one hour and half
late.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08

and members of the cabinet. the diplo-
matte corps, justices of the supreme
court CT the United States, senators.
representatives and many other promi-
nent in official life were present at
the unveiling this afternoon. Seldom
has an event presented SO many bril-.
liant features of military pageantry
ard at the same time given occasion
for the manifestation OF the strong
bonds of friendship between Germany
and the United States.
In the great military and civic pa
rade that preceded the formal exer-
cises the participants included thou
sands OF members OF German-Ameri.
can societies throughout the country.
who mingled their cheers with those
OF the bluejackets and soldiers, while
al the same time the German colors
were entwined with the Stars and
stripes, and the sound OF the national
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
SMOKER
TONIGHT
Many Outside Delegates
Are Here and lBig
Things Are Promised

Beginning promptly at $3.50 fclock
tonight at Red Men hall. the Bq6rd OF
Trade get-together smoker will u held
and 1t promises to be one Of thu most
important public meetings evek held
In Durango.
The committee in charge haf com
pleted all the arrangements AND they
ask all those who expect to attend TO
he on hand when the program is open
ed at halfpast eight by Attorney Blu
chanan, who will preside ut the meet.
ing. Mr.. Buchanan will extendsa few
words of welcome to the visiting boost
er5 and outline the purpose Of the
meeting and tell of the Board OF
Trades plans for uniting the counties
OF Southwestern Colorado in an active
campaign of publicity. He wM tell
OF the Board of Trade work hetS and
why a broader organization Is Geces-
sary.
A large number of delegates from
surrounding counties and townk>wlll
b' pl'5tHt " iilt UP Win tHtS tHlkfntN
ard city for the general development
Of the whole district. The towns of
Pennington. Silverton. Dolores, Man.
COS. Cortez and. Aztec will have the
largest representations
There will only be one speaker from
Durango in addition to Mr. Buchanan
who will act as toastmaster Speech.
es will be made by representatives OF
otier counties.
The complete program will MT be
announced by the committec in
charge, but it is known that several
very important matters will be con
sidered. Before the close of the meet
ing an executive committee OF boost.
ers from various towns will be named.
there being from two to five from each
locality represented at the smoker on
this committee.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08

an increase of s11O,64S. 900. or 10 per
cent.
In 1910 the value OF the farm land
alone constituted SO per cent of the
total value of land and buildings. as
compared with 81 per cent In 1900.
The reported value of farm imple.
ments and machinery was $40. $50. 900
in 1910. as against s37 800, 900 In 1900,
gain of sl3.550,O00, or so per cent.
The total acreage reported In 1910
was II ,264 900 acres. as compared with
u 100000 In 1900. decrease of $50 900
acres. or 2 per cent.
The improved acreage was returned
in 1910 as amounting to 16.9O3 900
acres. as against 1850 900 In 1900, an
increase of 223,000 acres. or per cent.
In 1910 the improved acreage formed
~ per cent of the total acreage, as
aGainst II per cent in 1900.
The average acres per farm reported
in 1910 was 80, as compared with ~
In 1900. a gain of acres. or 2 per
cent
The average value per acre of farm
land and buildings in 1910 is stated
as s75. as against $50 in 1900 rise
OF s36, or 92 per cent.
The average value per acre or farm
land alone In 1910 was reported as $G2
while in 1900 II, was s32. the amount
OF gain being $50. or "a per cent.
OF tae whole number. 2l4,i4l, oil
farms reported in 1910 there were 2l3,.
937 operated by white farmers and SO4
by colored farmers, as compared with
total of 22l.S97 in 1900, OF which
2sO,S35 were conducted by white farm
ers and LOOP by colored The decrease
In the number of farms of white farm
ers during the decade amounted to 6.
s9S. or 3 per cent, and In the colored
25S. or "a per cent.
The total number of farms operated
in 1919 IS owners part owners, ant
owners and tenants. comprising the
"all owners" class, was 148.OO1, as
compared with 156.227 in 1900, de
crease of s,226. or per cent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
Brave Sailor Saves
Lives of Companions

BLOCK ISLAND. r. l.. Dec THE
heroism of one of five men who made
up the crew of the schooner Taldodge
OF NOak, Conn, in fighting his way
through the surf in dory after the
vessel had been driven ashore in a
binding snowstorm late last night is
al! that saved the lives of the others
The Taldodge struck on Grove Point
at the northeast end of Block island.
Realizing their only hope lay in get
ting assistance from shore, one of the
sailors whose name is not known vol
unteered and though the wind was
blowing fifty mile gale he pulled
away in the little boat and found the
Sandy Point life saving station and a
crew from that station brought the
other men ashore.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
LAND VALUES RISING
SAYS CENSUS REPORT

WASHINGTON, Dec. Census Di-
rector Durand issued today the first
official statement from the census bli.
ieau relative TO the agricultural sta
tistics of the state of Indiana collected
at the thirteenth decsnnial United
States census, April Is last.
1t is based on a preliminary com
rarative summary. This summary
shows, for both the census of 1910 and
that of 1900, the reported total value
of farm land, buildings. implements,
snd machinery: total acreage; improv-
cd acreage; average acres per farm I:
average value per acre OF farm land
and buildings; average value per acre
OF farm land alone; and the aggregate
expenditures for labor and fertilizers.
1t also distributes the total number oil
farms according to color Of farmer;
specified character OF tenure: whether
held free or mortgaged by owners; and
shows a big increase In the land values
in acreage cultivated, and gives other
Interesting statistics In regard to agri
culture.
II is pointed out in the statement
today that the principal rates OF in
crease in Indiana in 1910. as against
1900, are: In the average value per
acre of all farm land alone, 94 per
cent; In the total value OF all farm
land alone, 80 per cent: in the average
land value per acre of farm land and
buildings, 9s per cent; In the total
value of farm land and buildings, 50
per cent; In the total expenditures for
labor. So per cent: in the total value
of buildings alone, 72 per cent; in the
total value OF all farm implements and
machinery so per cent; In expendi.
lures for fertilizers, 40 per cent; in
average acres per farm, per cent
and In the total improved farm acre
age. per cent.
The principal rates OF decrease In
1910 as compared with 1900 are: In
the whole number of farms, 3 per cent
and in the total number OF farm acre
age. 2 per cent.
The statement shows, in detail, that
the number OF farms reported in 1910
was 214.741, as compared with 22i,
S97 in 1900. decrease OF 1855, or 1
per cent
The total value OF farm land anc
Buildings was given in 1910 as 1880.
225.OO0. as against s841 .735 900 in 1900
an Increase OF $74s.490. 900. or so pei
cent.
The total value OF the farm land
alone was reported In 1910 as y1.325.
$4,000 as compared with $6s7. .63s. .0Ot
in 1900. gain OF 1882 900, or 81
per cent.
The total value OF the farm build
irgs alone was given In 1910 as $264,
100000. as against 3154.1o2.ooo In 1900
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
STRAY TOPICS FROM
LITTLE OLD NEW YORK.

- NEW4+k4 X 9Rkf ~ The other day
d middle aged man. Ef7 sfiiffiistxk
expression OF worry upon his features
entered the office OF the Children's
court to ask sfor advice He informed
the clerk that he WAS teacher in an
anarchist Sunday school and had come
ia ask what to do with his 16-year-old
son, who was absolutely unmanageable
an6 incorrigible. Neither persuasion
nor punishment seemed to have the
slightest effect upon the boy. But,
what can you expect" exclaimed the
against law and order, and yet you
expect your offspring to obey you"
When the clerk suggested to the wor-
ried anarchist to bring his son to the
judge. who would send the boy to
some institution. the man inquired
whather he would have the right to
select the institution When he was
tho right to select the institution to
wich the boy should be sent. the anar-
cl'ist became indignant. THAT is
nothing but tyranny, he said only
in society like ours. where laws are
regarded as more important than the
men. could such thing be possible
refuse to have the case conducted
IN such an arbitrary manner" With
that he left in great haste.
few days ago a case came up for
trial before Justice Gerard of the su-
preme court, in which woman was
tie defendant In an action for the re-
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
New Contract Made
for Orchard Mesa

Fl. T. Henderson returned last night
from Pennington, where he attended
meeting of the directors of the Or.
chard Mesa Irrigation district. At this
meeting the new contract was ratified
by all the directors as well as by
those present. which comprised big
majority of the voters OF the district.
AS our readers remember the dis
trict was voted on last year, but the
work on the same has been held up
for several months by eastern attor-
peys who contended that there were
Irregularities in the former contract in
the line OF proceedings.
A new contract was recently drawn
up and will be voted on by the voters
of the district after the first of the
year As the new contract was ratified
by all the directors. and by all of the
voters of the district who were present
at the meeting. the matter Is now
practically settled, the delay being
merely a matter of conforming to the
law.
The attorneys are now busy draw
Ing up and completing the details OF
the contract governing the organiza.
ton and operation of the Orchard
Mesa Irrigation District system and
work on this big project will soon be
commenced and pushed as rapidly as
possible. This will mean an expendl.
ture OF $4,000 and will make possible
the cultivation of thousands of acres
OF valuable land in San Juan county
not heretofore available.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08

airs OF the "Fatherland" was heard
along with The Star-Spangled Ban
ner."
President Taft and the members OF
the cabinet were escorted from the
White house to the scene of the days
ceremonies by troop of the Fifteenth
cavalry. Surrounding the statue great
stands, decorated in the American and
German colors. had been erected for
the accommodation OF distinguished
guests. When the president arrived
at the scene the entire assemblage
rose and greeted him with cheers.
Secretary of War Dickinson pre-
sided over the exercises of the day.
In addition TO the president the speak
ers included Count Won Bernstorff. the
German ambassador. Congressman
Richard Bartholdt of Missouri. and DR..
Charles ]. Hezmaer of Philadelphia,
president of the National German
American alliance.
As the president concluded his ad-
dress the Countess Won Bernstorff
caught up the cords to the flags en-.
veloping the statue, and the massive
bronze figure emerged through the
folds of bunting At the same time the
bands played and the Third Field ar
tillery doomed forth major-general's
salute of thirteen guns. 1t was an
inspiring moment, and, led by Presi-
dent Taft. the entire assemblage Joined
in cheering.
The statue, the work of Albert Jaeg-
ers, was admired by everyone who saw
1t 1t represents the famous Prussian
as a general of cavalry in Continental
uniform. The form is half enveloped
In voluminous military cloak, which
hides both hands, one of which rests
upon the concealed hilt of his sword.
The Order OF Knighthood, conferred
upon him by Frederick the Great.
hangs upon his breast, and the mill.
tary coat Is unbuttoned and thrown
back The statue stands eleven feet
from the spurred boots to the cooked
hat.
Undaunted by the heavy blanket of
SLOW that almost blocked traffic. thou
sands OF German-Americans from all
parts of the United States gathered
at Lafayette park to do honor to the
German hero of the American revolu-
ton. The statue was unveiled by Miss
Helen Taft, daughter of the president.
Military pageant of sailors and soldiers
struggled through the snow under the
direction of General Carter. the chief
of staff
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
HEARING ON WIRE CONTROL.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. REP
resentatives of the telegraph and tele
phone interests of the country met
here today for conference with the
Interstate commerce commission re.
sarding the meaning and applications
of the amended commerce law to the
telegraph and telephone companies
The chief point TO be decided is wheth.
er the sections of the law relating to
the Issuance OF franks, forbidding re.
bates ana undue preference. and re-
qnirlng the filing OF tariffs and changes
apply to the telegraph and telephone
companies engaged in Interstate bust
ness the same as ii applies to rail-
roads.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
JUSTICE JOHN HANNoN PASSES
AWAY.

We regret to announce that at 2
O'Clock this afternoon our late lament.
ed citizen. Justice John Harmon. final.
ly succumbed to the disease which had
caused him SO much pain and trouble
for so long. Last summer our late
friend left for long-deferred visit
In the east, but went no further than
Denver on account OF his health.
General and Mrs. Sherman Bell ar
rived on the delayed train from Den.
yer this morning. We can sympathize
with Mrs. Bells anxiety during the
long hours she was obliged to wait.
and we can understand the mothers
desire to have her daughter here for
the end.
On account OF the lateness OF the
hour we are unable to give further par
ticulars.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
WHAT PAPERS SAY
ABOUT TAFT'S MESSAGE

NEW YORK. Dec. Morning pa
pers today generally commend PresI-
dent Taft's message. They say:
II is a standpat measure, concilia-
tory In language but strangely unre-
sponsive to popular aspirations-The
World.
1t Is q message OF rest and peace.
The Herald.
His carefulness In dealing with sit
uations difficult OF management does
not mean that at the right moment
he would not act positively and with
fcrce.--The Press.
The tone of the presidents message
Is admirable. IL Is straightforward
as the character OF the man who wrote
1.-THE American.
1t is a persuasive and utterly hon
EFT document, marked throughout By
patriotic intent to serve the nations
tntsrest-Ths Tribune.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
LAFOLLFTE WRITES
PR[S!DNE TAFT
he and Other Insurgents to ee Appoint
ment Of Supreme Court Judges
No Trust Men Wanted

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Insurgents
OF the senate will exercise vital
influence in appointments by Presi-
dent Taft to the supreme court bench
This is generally admitted here today
following Senator LaFollette's evasion
of an invitation to call at the White
house to discuss appointments with
President Taft.
LaFollette carefully worded his re-
ply to avoid definite refusal leaving
the matter open for further arrange
ments. 1t is possible the Wisconsin
insurgent may yet visit the White
house for a conference on appoint
ments,
In his letter LaFollette set forth in
no uncertain terms his views on the
subject He declared absolutely
against men whose judicial records
showed them biased in favor of spe-
c!al interests. He also volunteered TO
support your tTafts) administration
whenever ] can do so consistently. -
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
Burning Notes to
Santa Burns Child

PARAGoULD. Ark. Dec. Child
ish faith in the belief that notes OF
paper sent up the chimney would al
way bring presents most longed for
resulted In the death OF Mildred VIII.
cokson. the 5-year-old daughter OF
Carroll Willcokson OF Walcott, this
county. last evening.
The child was alone IN the family
room and was sending note to Santa
Claus up the chimney of the open
fireplace. In some way her garments
caught fire and when assistance arriv-
ed she was 30 badly burned she died
Within few hours.
Mr.. Willcokson is cashier OF the
bank at Walcott and one OF the most
prominent citizens of the county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
"ALL FOR IRELAND" PARTY
WINS OUT IN CORK

LONDON. Dec. William O'Brien
the independent national leader, has
been elected in Cork City, defeating
William Redmond, brother of John e
Redmond, the nationalist leader
O'Brien and John f. Redmond are bit.
ter political enemies and leaders OF
rival factions in the home rule party
In Ireland. The ''All for Ireland" party
won both seats in Cork City, NJ. Healy
defeating Augustine Roche.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08

Officers of the Colorado Telephone
company state that they have no Den
YER connection with New York, have
not established rate for any CON
templated service, and it was not with
in the range of immediate possibility
for them to advertise such rate The
officials state that 200 miles is their
limit of guarantee for what is known
as a commercial talk" meaning a
conversation of the ordinary kind.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
". I. Kinney is
SIverton'S Postmaster

WASHINGTON. Dec. President
Taft, having sent in the names of w
z Kinney for postmaster at Silverton
Colo, and Lewis c. Lomax for post.
master at Telluride, Colo. their con
hrmation by the senate is expected
this week
Representative Taylor of Colorado
Las introduced a bill to amend the
immigration law by providing when
any alien declares Intention to become
citizen dies before naturalization
his widow or minor children by com
riying with other provisions of the law
shall be naturaliZed without making
further declarations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08

WASHINGTON, Dec. Persons de
string to own war vessel were given
an opportunity to crafty their desire
today, when proposals We're opened at
the navy department for the purchase
OF the nited States cruisers Boston and
Concord. The two cruisers are now
Both are of an obsolete type and unfit
for active service. Whoever buys
the ships will probably break them
up for the metal they contain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
Husband Praises Wife,
She Wants Divorce

KANSAS CITY, Dec. Mrs. Lille
e. Boswell sued Zeph F. Boswell for
divorce today because he praised her
beauty too much.
Many women can unfold story OF
unappreciative husbands. but Mrs. Bos-
we'll say she got too much of that
sort OF iaik. Mrs. Boswau- also says
her husband accused her of making
eyes" at men on the street.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08

"Pilr' rollers and smokers employed
In the operating service OF the Santa
Fe railroad win in the future be dis
charged from the employ OF the road
unless they change the brand OF their
smokes. General orders were received
by the local heads OF the operating
departments OF the Santa Fe instruct
ing them to notify all employees Of the
road that the cigaret would be barred
from the service in the future and
any employe caught smoking one
would b summarily dismissed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08

While demented. Mrs. G. w. Gardner
in Denver, attempted to take the lives
of her grandchild, Helen Joseph, u
months old, and Maxine Taylor, the
daughter of neighbor. about the same
age. Sunday afternoon. During the
absence of the parents of the babes
Mrs. Gardner had them In charge. She
became violently insane and prepared
to set fire to the house.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
Phone the Doctor,
Pay For His Visit

NEW YORK. Dec. New York
physicians have served notice on the
public that telephone consultation"
VIII hereafter be charged for at the
same rate as Office calls The almost
universal use of the telephone, they
say. resulted In large demands upon
the doctors time to answer these
calls and the time valuable, must be
paid for.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
Postmaster Reed Is
Released on Bonds

DENVER. Dec. Austin NJ. Reed,
postmaster at Silverton, Colo, who
vas arrested and brought to Denver
last week charged with Irregularities
in the conduct of his office, has been
released on bond by United States
Commissioner Hinsdale. He was re-
leased from jail last evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08

Petitions have been presented to
Governor Shafroth by town officials
OF Lafayette and Louisville and signed
by some 800 persons asking the gov.
ernor to revoke the license OF the Bald
wln-Felts detective agency. which ia
supplying the gunmen In the northern
coal fields during the coal miners
strike there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
WEDDING IN ARMY CIRCLES.

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE most
notable military wedding in Washing.
ton so far this season took place to-
day. when Lieut. Richard c. Moore, OF
the engineer corps. led to the altar
Miss Dorothy Langfitt, daughter OF
Col. Langfltt of the Washington bar.
racks
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
OKLAHOMA RETAIL MERCHANTS.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Dec. T.
To discuss freight rates, the parcels
post. the competition OF the mail or
der houses and other matters of mu.
tual interest and Importance, the re-
tail merchants OF the state assembled
in convention here today under the
auspices OF the Oklahoma Retailers
association.