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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-03-10
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Spring seems to have come at
last with its green viridity. sins-
ing birds, croaking frogs and
thunder and showers.
Mrs. P. S. Rogers and her son,
Roy. attended the burial Of Mr..
J. C. Rogers, of Cristy. Va, who
was buried in the church yard at
Bethel Hill on the 4th. -
On the 9th Ernest Reams was
made happy thinking about the
futnre benefit that he would de-
rive in his declining years from
his fine eleven pound boy.
Miss Dora Tapp is now staying
with her grandmother. Mrs. W.
A. Barton. z few weeks until
she RECEIVERS her health so as to
be able to attend to her house.
hold affairs.
Mr.. Charley Brooks.of Brooks
dale, is in very feeble health
and is said to be afflicted with
something like yellow jaundice.
Hope that he will soon be up
again as he is one Of our
most useful men and stands as
high as any in this county.
The horse which preceded the
train sometime ago was shot at
the third time on the trestle and
two shots took effect, one in the
left eye and the other above the
nose, and one ball has recently
come to the surface under the
horses throat and has been re-
moved and the horse has lost her
left eye in which one ball enter
ed. 1t is a wonder to me that
the horse did not lose her life,
but it is the opinion of some that
the animal will be in a condition
to work late in the spring Of the
year.
March came this time like a
lamb. and we hope that the Last
viii not be lion.
Samuel Jones, son of G. II.
Jones. recently ran a narrow risk
as he fell of Of a load Of hay
and one wheel ran over his body
breaking one Of his ribs, and a
bad bruise was inflicted on his
head above his eyes.
Mrs. P. S. Rogers and her lit
tie daughter. Vera. and Miss
Addie May. spent last Sunday
evening with hrs. W. A. Barton.
Cutting frolicks seem to be
taking the day now. We hear
Of four to five each week, but
plant bed burning and cutting
frolicks will soon be q thing Of
the passed, and the next thing
In rotation will be the turning
up 1.-THE clay which is necessary
to hold moisture in the land to
make a crop and let the roots Of
the corn so down.
ROPER.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-03-10
RsrrIsyIlIe, RuuIe 2.
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Z 4
Dear Editor will you allow M
a little space IN the Recorder TO
these few items.
Owing to the bad weathei
some Of the tobacco planters ar,
a little behind in sowing olanl
beds.
Seems there are a great dea
Of colds and lagrippe in this sec
ton. but little pneumonia. Those
who had pneumonia re getting
along fine.
Messrs. NJ. C. King and Rufus
0'Neal cut their foot badly one
day recently and at last reports
they were each getting on nice.
ly.
Only a few more days Of school
at Oakland and then along vaca-
ton.
Rev. ]. S. Thompson had d
cutting one day last week and
OH how the boys enjoyed that
chicken stew that night for sup
per.
The first nine boys Of Leesville
played ball against the first nine
boys Of South View February 2
and It was an interesting game.
scores: South View %, LeesviIle
y.
Recently one Of our neighbors
d released o bicycle and another
boy advised him not to pump
his tires on a certain plantation
as the owner would not like II
using his air, he also said q ay
got a grain Of his sugar and he
run until he got almost out Of
breath. Obi how awful it was
the poor fellow lost his grain Of
sogar after having such a race
and chase with the fiy.
The Kelvin Grove Union met
last Saturday nizht and had d
gond meeting. Be glad for every
member to attend every meeting,
It will help you.
Mount IIermon schcol gave q
box party Saturday night to
raise funds for the school Ad-
missionfee was15cents and boxes
we're purchased for different
prices. Several Of this commun-
ity went to Durham Saturday
and said the roads are worse
than they have ever seen.
Miss Georgia Hayes. Of East
Durham. was a welcomed visi-
tor at Mr.. ]. II. Lynn's last
week.
I will ring off for this time
hoping to have something inter-
esting for the readers Of the Re-
corder in my letter next time:
j. u. Il.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-03-10
interest Reaches Highest Mark Since
Contest Began.
|HLY one WEEK REMAINS FOR WORK.
ext to Last Week Of Contest Shows
Lively Interest Among Those
Near the Winning Line
Who viii VIM

The past week has shown
huch interest in The Recorder
Popularity Contest and contest
|nts have been very active. and
he result is no more ,f a GER
hinty than it was several weeks
|go. Many conjectures are be-
hg indulged in, but none of
ourse can tell what the final
ount will reveal. Contestants
hat are standing near the head
{ the list are working hard to
e winner Of the first choice of
rize we are offering and results
( their efforts show in the re-
ort Of the votes sent in.
This il the last issue before
be final cornt will be published,
hd every contestants wants to
ear in mind that all votes should
E sent in before the time limit
EXPIRES. which is IL O'Clock.
thursday. March 18th. The only
reception TO this will b.: If the
outhern or N. & w. train is
te, the mail that comes in will
counted. This is said because
all coming in on these trains
lould reach here before the
me Of closing and if they are
te It viii not be the fault Of the
erson sending in ballots by
ther Of these trains.
We have enjoyed this contest
hd desire to express our appre-
iation to those that have shown
much interest in il. Each and
very contestant has our best
FISHES.
The vote now stands:
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cart r. NJ. Gallagher, Of the
laboad Air Lime freight yard
wv, was accidently hurt last
lay The accident was rather
uliar In its nature: Mr.. Gal
her was experimenting some
Srk and a negro helper was
wing q spike with hammer,
zen the hammer missed the
(ike and struck Mr.. Gallagher
the head. He was carried to
b home.
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tro late CT last issue

Miss Pattie Rhew returned to
pr school Monday morning.
The Junior Order had quite an
hjoyable time Saturday night
biting oysters.
Mr.. Tingon met his singing
lass at RodmSuntain Baptist
Iurch Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Copley
Islted Mrs. topley's parents
Aturday.
Rougemont High school gave j
rry interesting program Friday.
|lebrating Washincton's birth.
|y. 1l.e children did Well.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05
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WHAT NEXT IN NICARAGUA?

On the face of things the overthrow
of Madriz seems to close the episode
which began two-thirds of a year ago
with the revolt against Zelaya. The
political heir of that disturber is now
out of office, and, for the moment, Es.
trada, the rebel chief, appears to be
in the ascendant. For a few days, at
least, there will be peace. The propo.
sltion recently made by Estrada to
divide Nicaragua on a north and south
line, and allow Madriz to retain the
Pacific coast section. has been aban.
doned by the retirement of Madrlz
and the triumph of the rebels.
But what sort of settlement will
be made in regard to the presidency :?
A few months ago Estrada suggested
to Madriz that a truce be declared
and an election for the presidency
be had, with the United States as a
supervisor OF the returns, so as to
guarantee an honest election. neither
Estrada nor Madriz to be candidate.
The proposition was declined at that
time, but Madriz, now that he is out,
suggests an adjustment of that kind.
And so does Estrada. Obviously the
people of Nicaragua ought to be allow
ed to say who they want as an exec
utive. There is no good reason to
suppose that they had any real liking
for Estrada, for comparatively few of
them flocked to his standard. Even
with the moral influence of the people
of the United States on his side. and
his forces swelled by soldiers of for
tune from every seaport between Bos.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

ton and Galveston. including large
part of the interior OF the country,
Estrada made very little headway un-
til few days ago, when the Madriz
side collapsed through apathy or wear
mess.
The United States has almost as
much interest in seeing that stable,
intelligent government prevails in
Nicaragua as it had in Cuba in Spain's
days and since then. The periodical
irruptions which have been taking
place in the toy states of Central
America have always been an embar-
rassment to us. and they will be par
ticularly disturbing now that we are
soon to open an interoceaanic canal in
their neighborhood for the use of all
the great maritime nations on equal
terms with ourselves. Moreover, a
spirit of hostility to the United States
has revealed itself among part of the
Nicaraguan populace which may date
back to the rejection Of the project
Tor a canal through their country, or
may be due TO mistakes made by the
state department at Washington in
its attitude toward the rebellion. In
any case the Nicaraguans ought to be
allowed by their rival bosses to make
free and deliberate choice for presi
dent, and thus avert future rebellions.
-Globe-Democrat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05
THE FIRST AUTO INTO SILVER.
TON.

Silverton people are still talking
about the new automobile route from
Denver. The Herald was informed
Monday over the phone of the trium-
phant entry into the Gem of the
Rockies" of DIR. ID. l.. Mechlin, ac
companied by ]. A. MCGUIRE, editor of
Out Door Life, last Saturday night
The doctor was scheduled to arrive
when the machine hove in front OF
the Imperial hotel, escorted by Otto
Mears, County Commissioner Wey-
man and twelve others who had gone
as far as the Green Mountain mine to
meet the visitors. 1t was indeed an
auspicious moment because 1t was the
first auto ever seen on the streets of
Silverton 1t opened a new avenue,
an avenue that Durango people have
been trying to secure, a state high
way over which autos and farmers
could travel without miring down. 1t
meant that Silverton was not to be
cut out even If La Plata county did
not meet the conditions imposed by
the state highway commission, and
with money appropriated by the state
and the county of San Juan the road
over Stoney pass was overhauled and
put in shape for travel. True, the road
is far from what 1t should be, but the
Silverton people intend to improve and
another year will advertise an auto
route up the Rio Grande and over
Stoney pass to Silverton and on
around the circle via Red Mountain
and Ouray.
To commemorate the occasion the
people turned out in body and wei
coined Or. Mechlin and Mr.. Mcclure,
and in the evening rendered them an
informal reception at the city hall.
DR., Mechlin remained in Silverton over
Sunday leaving Monday for Grand
Junction by way of Ouray. Well. The
Herald is not selfish. II we are not
to be on the state automobile line
we are pleased to know that Silverton
is going to be and we trust another
year hundreds of auto parties will take
the trip,
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

There is a pretty FIGHT on among
La Plata county Democrats. The Of
Gco-holding brigade that has been feed.
ing at the public crib. and the com.
missioner combine that has been per
hitting the Democratic organ to rob
the taxpayers. are 10th to give up
phat" berths and get down on loyel
with the common people on the other
hand the better element of the party
is for wedding out and naming men
for office this fall who viii have the
interests Of the taxpayers and people
generally at heart. OF course the gen.
eral public would like TO have the lat,
Ter element control. but the machine
is wen creased and every member Is
standing together on the agreement
to sink or swim MS u unit. To most
people II looks very much like sink
ing as no party can carry such n
heavy load and win,
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05
A FEW QUESTIONS
FOR HON. C. S. THOMAS

We would like to have former Gov
ernor Thomas answer the following
questions. We have always been
political friend of Mr.. Thomas and
will cheerfully give MIN all the space
he needs to answer them and when
answered we will ask him few more:
Did Patterson use Wolcctt money to
defeat you for United States sena.
tor?
Did Patterson treat you fairly while
you were governor or during the sen.
atorship campaign?
Was everything true that Patterson
wrote and printed about you in the
News?
Who were your friends and against
Patterson in your campaign for sena-
tor?
Did you receive $1,000 from the
Hicks bill at the same time that
Hicks got his $1,000. and II SO what
for?
Was 1t lawful for Hicks as men,
ber of the legislature and author OF
that bill to accept 81 900 OF that ap-
preparation as an attorney fee?
Did you receive $4,000 of the tax
payers money for a few days serv.
ice representing the city in the re-
cent water appraisement, and If SO
what will it cost the people for your
fees for the years of litigation just
commenced?
What platform pledge effects the
taxpayers as much as your fees?
Do you think that Denver county
should have nine state senators and
Teller county none when il has plen-
ty OF honest and capable Democrats
who are residents of the county and
deserving of the honor?
The above is pretty plain talk and
Is from the Denver Democrat, the
Speer organ of the city and county of
Denver. The questions are pointed
and cannot be misunderstood. Mr..
Thomas is the great reformer behind
Tom Patterson. Fonr years ago Thom.
as was 'spewed out" by Patterson.
Now he is "spewed out" by the Speer
crowd.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

the direct primary bill which the gov
ernor seeks to make a law provides
that in order to vote at a general
election the elector must also vote at
the primary preceding or be disfran.
chised While We believe in political
parties and invariably vote our party
ticket, we ask the usual independent
rural voter if he knows that under the
primary act proposed by the governor
he can only vote for the party or the
candidates he votes for at the primary.
We ask if he knows this, notwthstand-
ing such party or candidate may there
after announce its or his platform.
This but gives an outline of some of
the damnable features of the laws
which our governor espouses. We ask
the press of those communities which
have sent alleged endorsements of the
governors position to say whether
they understood that the above were
some of the features of his primary
bill. Further we want to make it
known we stand for primary bill,
but we want one with some features
to it other than those that are to be
damned. There are no features to the
Shafroth bill deserving of commenda-
ton. We have mentioned some above
we think should be damned. We ask
not only the press of the rural com
munities to say whether a bill with
the features of the Shafroth bill as
above outlined should be made law,
but we ask the press of the state
to reply and promise to publish such
replies.-Denver Democrat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

Who is responsible for decent inl
tiatiye and referendum measure? The
Republicans. Who passed a vicious
measure? The Democrats. bound by q
Democratic caucus. Had not the Re
publicans voted the Democratic eau.
ems down and forced the Democrats
TO reced the people would have been
given a farcical measure Therefore
the success Of Shafroths leading para.
mount is due, entirely to the Republic
an minority The senate Democrats
were bound up by caucus TO thwart
NE will OF the people but the Repub.
lieans forced them 10 recede.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05
sAAFRoTH's PRIMARY MEASURE

In some of our rural communities
we have had endorsements OF the
Shafroth propaganda which is now be-
fore the Legislature, at the expense OF
our taxpayers. We are satisfied many
of these endorsements have been made
without knowledge of what is proposed
by the measures which he is seeking
to force through the legislature, not
in the interests OF the people, but for
self-aggrandizement. We ask the state
press to answer II they know that
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

1t is TO be hoped that no Durango
citizen will play sucker enough TO bite
al the real estate game being worked
by parties from Trinidad, Wash, Colo
RADIO affords too many fine opportuni
ties for investment to take the word
of some town boomer from far dis
tent state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

When ii came to the anti-pass sec.
ton of one OF shafroth's paramounts
the Democrats baked. To give up
free passes is asking altogether too
much. True, the common people will
have to dig up and pay the excess fare
necessary to make good but so far
as the politician and ofdoeholder is
concerned passes must be forthcom-
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

tences. The vote cast fortbe adoption
or rejection OF said amendment shall
lie canyassed and the result deter
mined in the manner provided by the
laws Of the state Of Colorado for the
canvass Of votes for representative in
congress.
Sec. 4. In the opinion OF the gen
erai assembly an emergency exists,
therefore this act she'll take effect on
aud after its passage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

In contested election case at
Springfield. H., the ballot boxes when
opened were found to have been rlfled
The fail houseeieaning in Illinois ought
10 be thorough
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

The Chicago lady who shot six
times at total stranger because she
thought he was her husband should be
persuaded If possible to learn to be
little slower on the trigger and also
to look little closer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

The sugar consumed in the United
States amounts to an average OF
eighty-two pounds per inhabitant A
good many of the children will insist
that they are not getting their share.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

Detroit people have decided to quit
talking about their baseball team and
devote themselves to the business OF
calling attention to the great gain the
city has made in the matter of popu
lation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

There are various ways Of iniluenc-
ing public opinion. In Illinois the
jack pot is employed IN Texas it is
a barbecue. In Iowa IL is brass
band, In Washington it is n rrog-leg
dinner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

A big alligator is supposed 10 be
loose in Lake Michigan; but 1t should
be said that no sea serpent has been
seen near any Of the resorts this sea-
son.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

Col. Roosevelt knows enough about
farming to advise that farm life be
made as attractive as possible to all
members Of family and to farm
hands as well. The SS,O0o,cOO, 600
crop will do the rest
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

The population of Schenectady, n.
y, has increased almost 1870 per cent
during the past ten years. The west
has no monopoly Of boom towns.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

The headless ballot will not become
a law. Billy Adams and other Demo.
cratic politicians and candidates for
office know they must not interfere
with the method Of voting Mexicans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

Some people have so little to do
that they keep busy trying to find out
who happens from day to day to be
president OF Nicaragua.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

Nicaraguans are now cheering the
American flag which Is sensible
thing in country fronting both on
Atlantic and Pacific.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

We give space to the above to show
the kind of measures for which Gov
ernor Shafroth called the legislature
together in extra session. The Her
aid favors a primary bill but we trust
no such farce as the above will be
able to pass even the notorious Dem
ocratic caucus.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

Col. Watterson SAYS that II the Dem.
octatic party loses In 1912 there VIII
no longer be a Democratic party.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

Joseph G. Sibley Of Pennsylvania de
sires to retire from public life now;
but the public wants him to do some
explaining before he goes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

Conservation OF forests VIII consist
more in replantlng them than in pre-
Sowing them il these fires keep on.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Heath and three
sons passed through from Silverton
this morning 10 Lake City. where the
former has accepted a position as prin-
c.pal Of the schools. Mr.. Heath was
for some time ON the force OF the
Silyerton Standard, and is forsakinG
tho newspaper business for school
work. We know Mr.. Heath. but stud
led him with considerable interest this
morning, but were unable to reach any
definite conclusion. We want to know
how, once being mixed up with news
paper. lie ever managed to break
away. It's fascinating problem and
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

Tomorrow is rally day at the Baptist
Sabbath school. The regular scholars
have been hustling the past week for
new members. seeking only those who
are not attending any Sunday school.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
children. and as many grown people
ah can, to be on hand tomorrow morn
ing at prompt 9:45 TO take part in the
exercises, it being the intention to
give vivid illustrations and stories Of
Bible days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

Frank Gable, assistant yardmaster
for the ID. n h. G. here, leaves in
the morning on vacation trip OF
three or four weeks. Mr. Gable goes
first TO Denver to join his wife, who
has been visiting there for week or
TWO, and they will then leave for Salt
Lake After taking in the different at
fractions OF the Mormon city, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cable will visit ogden and Grand
Junction. They win also make the
trip to Idaho Falls where they will
visit Mr. Cables brother Henry. who
be splendid outing and we trust that
Mn. and Mrs. Gable will enjoy every
minute of it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

Mrs. NJ. C. Herner, daughter. Miss
Nina and son Harlan We're guests OF
the Palace last night. They came down
on the evening train from Silverton
after spending the summer with Mr..
Harlan at Eureka This morning they
all departed for Fort Collins. where the
young people resume their studies at
The state agricultural college. Mrs.
Herner will remain at Fort Collins
for the winter, and keep house for the
family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05
CONDITION BURNS NATIONAL BANK AT
DURANGO STATE COLORADO, AT THE CLOSE OF
BUSINESS
RESOURCES


Duef SSOT49
Duefr
Savings Banks 524217
Due rom S7,957S1
Exchan 1890
Noteso o her 7,1S0O0
Fractional Paper Nickels
aw Bank. viz
Specie iSosoSo
undw circulation l25000
National outstanding 25OooOo
other National Banks Zs5a44
o ate and Bankers 10Oi16l
check 94293.l3
42o25o
Capital Paid
Plaa S.
Cashier the abovenamed bank do soleny
TYLER,
this I'd
Notary
My 1914
E.
j. L.
Director
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

The Elks' special train leaves for
Silyerton tomorrow morning at 7:45
for the ball game between the Durango
I1lks and the Silverton Eagles. A
large attendance from Durango is an
ticipated and arrangements are being
made to carry 200 passengers. Train
leaves Silyerton at 1890 p m. Elks,
Eagles, and everybody else invited.
Take day off and witness the game
of the century.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

The Herald was panied TO learn this
morning that Andy Lewis had been
confined to his bed all week with an
attack OF pneumonia. He is slowly inn
proving and hopes to be out in a few
days. wish cherished by hundreds of
friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

Mrs. Cy Graden left for Denver this
morning on vacation trip of few
weeks. Alderman Graden will join
her later.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05
(From Saturdays Daily)

Mrs. Mcneil, mother of Mrs. A. ?.
Camp and John l.. Mcneil, is quite
low. She is at the home Of Mrs Camp
whore she is receiving every care.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

he seems to have solved it, but SO
far we don't understand the rule. We
may add, although 1t sounds trifle
pessimistic that the end is not yet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

Z. e. Hatcher, the La Boca mer'
chant. returned yesterday from visit
70 his interests in San Juan county
and departed for home this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

George r. Howe, who has been in
Durango and vicinity representing the
interests of the United Labor Bulle-
Tin, weekly publication devoted to
the cause OF organized labor, departed
for Telluride this morning. continu-
ing later to Grand Junction.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-05

Sunday, Sept. 4, is Epworth league
rally day. At Z O'Clock special pro
gram will be rendered to which the
public is invited. The leaders for the
meeting are Mrs. J. j. Malone and Lew
is Fink. All members of the society
are requested to bring flowers to be
given to the sick.