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Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04
EVERYTHING RUNNING AS USUAL

There Is no trouble in the La Plata
county coal field among the miners
and work Is progressing the same as
usual. SO far as known there is no
dissatisfaction as the operators are on
record as paying the highest wages in
the state.
1t is to be hoped that our promising
future will not experience any kind
of labor or other troubles this year
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The article from the Grand June
ton News published yesterday was
one that should be needed by every
live toWn- We regard Grand June
tion people as live and energetic boost.
ers. al the same time the News warns
them to gel busy and not let any
possible railroad proposition escape
them Say what we please. it is rail
roads that make a city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The pyramids OF Gizeh. which wee
visited by former President Roosevelt,
are the most imposing of the five
groups of pyramids in the vicinity of
the ancient city of Memphis. They
rank among the oldest monuments of
human history. and the traveller who
views them Is struck not only by their
tremendous size, but by the quality Of
the civilization and the power of the
kinds that produced them About g.
100000 separate blocks of stone. each
containing forty cubic feet, were re-
quired for the pyramid of Cheops. In
its construction 100000 men were en-.
gagged for thirty years. The pyra-
mids are the tombs OF the Egyptian
kings. Each king as he assumed the
throne began to build. beginning on
a small scale and laying on layer after
iayer OF stone on the outside of the
pyramid until he came to n realiza.
tion that his end was near When he
died the last layer of stone was corr
pleted and his body was Inferred In the
caverns that had been constructed un
derneath.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

district. He expects to remain with
us week or ten days and may pos.
sibly make other investments.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. ~ Kirk and son OF
LIS Plata City were in town yesterday
to meet the latter's cousin, Miss Grace
Johnson, who arrived on the eastern
last evening from her home in Solo.
mon. City. Kans. This is Miss John
sons first trip to Colorado. and she
Is intensely interested in scenery, eli,
mate and conditions, so different to
her former surroundings She thinks
the mountains are superb and is de-
lighted with everything. We are
pleased to know Miss Johnson likes us
SO well. and we trust, that liking will
Increase ms she knows the country bet.
ter. While we do not say much about
the mountains. we are intensely proud
OF them. and II Is like personal com,
pliment when people express their ap-
probation of these everlasting hills,
which surround us on every side
Mr.. and Mrs. Kirk and Miss Johnson
went out on the Southern this morn.
ing
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Andrew Carnegie says he is in ia
yor of having laws providing that
every man who dies worth more than
million shall have to leave half of
that work a further hardship on the
public? The men who are anxious to
leave many millions to their descend.
ants would scheme all the harder to
multiply their millions before death
gripped them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04
PARSONS AND FARMERS.

Boston Transcript.
The participation OF the clergy in
agriculture has given tie industry a
dignity in this country that 1t has en-
joyed hardly anywhere else in the
world. and the country parson who
even now joins hands with his farm
ing congregation WIN find his influ-
ence, his health and his interest in life
greatly strengthened
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

There is one common ground for
every Durangoite to meet on-that is
the building of the Southern Pacific.
The Herald is willing to make many
sacrifices to gain the coveted prize
because we know that every sacrifice
at this time means blessings galoIc
in way of business and prestige later
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

A man named Warren A. Haggoti
is sending out letters 10 postmasters
for congress from the Second district
this fall. Wonder if he expects the
Durango proposition to land him the
La Plata delegation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

State Chairman Work entertains Re
publican editors at luncheon on the
9th OF April. Distance and close at
tention 10 newspaper work prevents
attendance on The part of The Herald
scribe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

An estimate of the bureau of sta.
.lstics at Washington shows that while
the number of people in this country
has increased l0,00O,00O during the
past ten years there has been de-
crease of 100000 in the rumber of
animals.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The Herald is growing in circula
ton and influence throughout this en-
tire southwest The management is
certainly eratified with the way the
people are sending in their names.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04
DYNAsTlEs OF CORPORATIONS

NtW IoIh biobt.
This country is less ruled by dead
heads and dead rulers than any other.
We are less under conventional re.
straint. Consequently 1t is the big
corporation that has grown here more
than elsewhere. In this matter, how
ever, as in the field OF political ideas,
we are but an advance guard--after
but making prophecy. setting up a
model to be generally followed. Eu-
rope is in the grip OF the same causes
that operate here. and her business Is
also falling under the dominion of the
bis corporations with respect TO the
things whereof It is demonstrated that
the big producer can put goods into
the hands Of the consumer for less
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Taft says he enjoys getting out of
he can hear the welcome sound of
applause. A good many other people
find it necessary to go away from
home for the purpose of being cheer
ed
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

When the proposition to adopt the
commission form of government was
esented in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. the
people al once took it up. saying: Il.
can't be any worse than the govern.
ment We have" Pittsbure might safe.
ly adopt a similar platform
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The Herald is foe to graft OF every
character We simply court legiti-
mate business and when this is not
forthcoming we will shut up shop.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

In an interview recently one OF the
cheaper cuts of meat" good many
people refuse to believe that there are
any cheaper cuts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The Herald is gratified over the in
iees2 i II taken by the women of Durango
in matter of having a clean and
healthy city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Now that Durango is practically
free form all contagious diseases let
us have such a cleanup that disease
cannot obtain foothoid
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

| to locate. F. p. Wilson. the former
editor of the Index, has again taken
| charge of the paper.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Mrs. ]. A. Coppinger went to Ignacio
this morning to spend a few days at
the ranch. She took out some supplies
and incidentally wanted TO see how
j. A. was running things.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04
tFron Tnursday's Daily,

]. X. Trimble. Sam Johnson. and
e. L. Wilber. who have been in Du-
range for . few days seeing the sights,
left for their home at Dolores this
morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

w. II. II. Schaefer was a passenger
to Aztec this morning to spend a few
days with his family. When Mr. Schae.
fer returned to Durango to work for
his former employer Harry Jackson,
he expected to move his family to
town. On account OF the ranch near
Aztec 1t has not seemed advisable so
far.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Mrs Eva Mcdowell and children
were passengers to Mancos this morn
ing to their ranch. They came in from
their former home In North Dakota
last night. Mrs. Mcdowell is widow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

This morning Attorney J A. Pulliam
for his client. Frank LeVan. charged
with gambling. withdrew the plea of
not guilty and filed plea OF abate-
ment. A hearing of said plea was set
for Tuesday next before County Judge
Hechtman
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The weather bureau for March re-
ports fourteen clear days, two cloudy
and fifteen partly cloudy. Snowfall
this past month 1.3 inches
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The American Order of Protection
ladies last evening gave pie social
which was attended by hundred or
more of the members There was an
interesting program after which there
boys The evening proved very en-.
joyable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04
tFrom Fridays paily.)

w. Z. Miller. president of the Leban-
on Townsite company. came in from
the Montezuma valley last night on
his way to Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Harry T. Aasburn was an a.rlsa al
from Mancos last night, passing
through to his former home in Texas.
His brother is seriously Ill With d
paralytic stroke
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Harris and
daughter were arrivals last evening
from Tyler. Wash, on their way 10
their new home at Flora Vista.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The case of George Simonds VS..
Frank Sutton of 1gnacio which was
continued in the county court yester-
day. came up this morning at 10
o'clock. 1t resulted In n Judgment for
the plaintir in the sum of $212 with
interest from July 13. 1909.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Miss Naamah Lowe is home from the
state normal al Greeley. for her Easter
vacation. The young lady returns
Tuesday. and meanwhile is making
the most of her vacation-for Miss
Naamah is one of the girls who think
there Is no place like home. We un-
derstand she is making a splendid rec.
ord in school this year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

This afternoon the case of George
Simons of Bayfield, against Frank SUIT
ton of 1gnacio is occupying the at
tention of the county court. The de-
fendant is accused of injuring liv-
cry team. P. G. Ellis is attorney for
the pIaintiff and George w Moody for
the defendant
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

j. NJ. Johnson, president of the Gold
King company. passed through last
evening to Silverton His visit is said
to be for the purpose of investiga
ton and possibly some change in man
aeement
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Mr. and Mrs Il. c. Phelps were
guests OF the Palace last night on
their way from their home at La
Harpe. Ill, 10 Dolores, where they will
spend some months with their uncle.
George Phelps. The visitors are cons-
ins of Mrs. j. p. Coston of this city.
Mr. and Mrs Phelps went out on the
Southern this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

c. L. Young. member of the Hen
dersSn firm of civil engineers, went
out on the eastern this morning TO
Santa Fe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Two freight cars of emigrant goods,
out on the Red Apple line this morn
ing. The trees were for f. r. Quirk,
who went down this morning to dis.
tribute the trees among his customers,
at Aztec and Pennington. Three car
loads will mean about 10000 trees.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Horace Clapp and George II. Shields
were passengers to Mancos this morn
ing where they have the contrac. to
make the brick for the new Firs; Ma
tional Bank building. They win prob
ably be in Mancos most of the sum
iner, since 1t will require about enc
million brick
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Mrs. Clarence Lynch and daughter
day. The little lady is two months
old Today, and is fine big girl for
her age. Mrs. Lynch Is here TO have
some dental work done. and will be
the guest of Mrs J. Hargesheimer
for few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Lockhart were
arrivals on last nights eastern from
Denver Mr. Lockhart is al the head
of the Pastorius interests in this coun.
ty Mr.. and Mrs. Lockhart are 10
Gated at the Strater until the fine
new residence, which is being erected
on the Florida mesa is completed,
when they will move out to the coun-
try.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Mrs. John Wingate and daughter
Martha were outgoing passengers on
today's eastern to Denver for visit
of a couple of weeks. They will stay
with Mrs H. +. Tower, who formerly
resided in Durango for many years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Bert Brown, who is recovering from
n serious spell of pneumonia. is getting
along nicely. Mr.. Brown made his
first trip down town today since his Ill
ness. His friends are glad to see him
around again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Mr. and Mrs. Allan Moore and daugh.
Ter Ruth departed for their home In
Rico this morning. Mrs. Moore and
her apple checked daughter. have been
visiting the formers parents. Mr. and
Mrs. John Grady for the past three
weeks. on her way from four months
absence In Portland, Ore. Mrs. Moore
accompanied her sister, Mrs. Minis.
10 the northwest on account of the lat
ter's Ill health. The change has work
ed wonders for Mrs Minis, and she
Is now getting along nicely. She will
remain in Portland until some time
this summer. Mr.. Moore, who Is TAX
ing lay off for few days. from
his work on the Southern, accompa-
MED his wife and daughter home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

A, Rex Mollette. who returned from
Denver Wednesday evening, says there
is much talk about Durango on the
outside. every one taking II for grant
ed that the Southern Pacific is going
to build into this place And the
beauty of It is. every one has read
about II showing that Durango Is on
the map sure enough
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

county court April 6 to answer to a
charge of gambling and disorderly
house
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

A. j. Whitmore OF Topeka, Kans.,
is spending few days in Durango
and vicinity, arriving Wednesday ev-
ening. Mr.. Whitmore was one of the
visitors attracted to the Carey lands
opening last July. Not finding Just
what he wanted he visited the AnImas
valley investigating what the soil pro,
duced and then In company with f.
r. Lyman and George b. Picket, pur'
chased the s. H. Masters ranch OF $40
acres down the Animas valley. The
visit at this time Is for the purpose
of taking possession and turning the
land over to tenants. Mr.. Whitmore is
a travelling man which furnishes him
with an opportunity OF visiting large
scope of country and the fact that
he invested for himself and friends Is
evidence OF his good opinion OF this
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04


Robert f. Wilson has been in the
city for couple of days from Aztec
looking into n number of business
proposit ions. Mr.. Wilson came here
about year ago from Colorado
Springs, and has been running the Az
tee Index since his arrival in this sec
ton While editor of the paper, Mr.
Wilson succeeded in getting out a
fine newsy sheet each week He has
now severed his connection with the
Index and expects TO return to Colo
RADIO Springs. where he will work with
bis father In the laiter's printing Of
fee. Mr. Wilson is a splendid booster
and since becoming acquainted with
the resources OF this section has kept
everlasiingly at it, telling the public
what San Juan county has and speak.
ing good work for the entire section
He says he expects to keep on talking
for this part OF the country when the
opportunity presents itself We wish
him good luck wherever he may decide
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The Herald for commercial printing
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Mrs. John puetz left for her home
il Hesperus this morning after a few
days visit with her daughter. Mrs Ed
Bluck Mrs. Puetz came in to buy n
birthday present for her young daugh-
ter, Eda, who celebrates her thirteenth
birthday on Sunday The young lady
Is to have lovely eift-a new plano
the purchase being made yesterday
from Hahn's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Rev. X. U. Waldraven. pastor of the
NJ. f. church South, has moved his
family from Pennington, where they
were living ON their ranch. TO Durango
in the parsonage on the north side
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Mrs. Mary f. Filey of Cortez return.
ed last night from Bayfield,. where
she has spent the past ten days on
account OF the illness and death of a
distant relative. Mrs WashbuIn. who
died suddenly on Mar. 10 of ap"endi.
ctis. Mrs. Washburn was taken i'll
10. Mrs Filey WAS in Durango on a
vacation trip oc about month. She
expects TO return home in the morn
inc.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Rev w e. Bennett writes that he
will arrive in Durango tomorrow even
ing and occupy his pulpit Sunday when
he will have a special message from
Evangelist Lowry. Mr.. Bennett went
direct from Durango to his old home
AT Waukeegan. H., thirty-five miles
out from Chicago. where Mr.. Lowry
had just opened a series OF meetings.
Mr. Bennett was called upon to ad-
dress the meeting one evening, his
remarks being published In the Wau-
keegan Sun, also column interview
In Which Mr.. Bennett reviewed the
work accomplished In Durango. After
leaving Waukeegan Mr.. Bennett visit.
ed several points in Illinois and the
last heard from was at Seney. Iowa
Fabian Martinez will appear In the
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Charles Williams. mayor of Rico
and county treasurer of Dolores county
was in the city last night passing
through from visit to his family in
Greeley, where the children are attend
ing school, Mayor Williams left for
Rico on today's Southern
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

The Herald is prepared to turn out
any kind of pamphlet work. We have
two of the most expert Job printers
Empson Wood coming wonder-in
the state. Increasing work in the
job line has necessitated adding an
extra man and the best are none too
good for The Herald. Let us figure
with you on any character of CONNER.
cial job printing, and keep the money
at home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Some of the best musical talent. of
the city are practicing diligently for
an Easter cantata. "Victory Divine.
TO be given in the Methodist church
next Monday evening 1t is not II
heavy piece. but very pretty with
catchy airs and an Interesting score
throughout Miss SENEGAL has charge
Of The cantata which ensures thorough
training Watch the papers for fur
ther announcements.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mir are the
happy parents of n nine-pomd baby
girl arriving last night. DIR. H. H.
Martins stOrk. Mr.. and Mrs. Mir
live at La Boca. but have been in town
for a week or two.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Mr.. and Mrs. w, II, Hughes and fam.
lily returned last evening from visit
with friends in Texas. They were
guests of the Palace over night and
left for their home at La Plata, N NJ,
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Prof and Mrs. Ernest Feichtinger
are moving in to the Ochsner resi-.
denee at 720 Fourth avenue today.
Their friends will find them there for
ner's return.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Col BARLEY Calvin passed through
on last nights eastern to Silverton for
the summer months. The colonel has
been spending the winter in Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

George G. Anderson. consulting en-
sineer for the La Plata Ditch and
Reservoir company, arrived from Den.
Yer last night and went down to the
pastures today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Miss Mary Morgan is now in Hot
Springs, Ark, for the benefit of her
ing every day In case the improve.
ment continues, Miss Morgan thinks
she win remain a couple of months
longer Her brother, Jack Goniding.
expects to leave for a trip to England
about that time and Miss Morgan will
probably cross the ocean with him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Word comes from Silverton that the
Silver Ledge mill is grinding away
on good ore and that II promises 10
make fine record this year, all of
which is encouraging news. San Juan
county has wonderful mineral re-
sources and the people of Silverton
have cause to feel optimistic.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

n. W. Hollis and wife were return
ing passengers to Silverton last even.
ing from Denver. They will be per-
manently located at Silverton in the
future
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Mrs. Tud Patterson. formerly Miss
Agnes Croke, leaves for her home al
Silverton this evening, where her hus
band is express agent. Mrs. Patterson
is on her way home from foui
months trip to California. and stayed
over for u visit with her mother in
Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

w f. Slusher, one of the members
OF a Colorado Springs real estate firm
making specially of irrigation prof
ects. came in from Denver last night.
]. Lehroy Slnsher, q brother of the
above, is also a member Of the firm,
and WAS through Durango with party
OF capitalists few weeks ago. look
ing into irrigation propositions on Flo
rlda mesa and in New Mexico. Mr.
Slusher is staying over today at the
Stratsr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Mr.. and Mrs MARITIME Martinez, new
lyweds of about three weeks, left for
nolores this morning. where the for
mer is employed AT a sawmill. The
Lride wore a pretty Easter hat trim
med with pink and white blossoms.
She was formerly Miss Nellie Lopez.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Yesterday afternoon ]. +. Martinez
appeared before Judge c. a. Pike in
chambers to apply for bail. The bond
was fixed at $4,000, but so far the
bondsmen have not been found and
Martinez is still in the county Jail
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

j. A. Cooper was brought up from
Aztec last evening suffering from the
effects of runaway. A stray paper
tluttering in the road frightened the
team which he was driving TO town,
and the old gentleman was thrown.
which resulted in his hip being crush
ed. On reaching Durango. Mr. Cooper
was taken to Mercy hospital where
DR.. Lackey attended to his injuries.
The patient is resting very comforta-
bly, today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Conversing with parties visiting
Pennington yesterday The Herald does
not believe much damage resulted from
the cold spell. A few apricots and
some very early peaches may have
suffered some. but not to be noticed
This is pleasing news.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-04

Mrs. Thomas Shultz of Dolores was
IA passenger TO Huntington today. Mr..
Shultz, who Is in the paint and wall
paner business. is filling contract
there, and Mrs. Shultz went down for
a few days visit. She arrived from
Dolores last night.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-10-14
J. PATTERSON
ISEX0NERATED
Ilamakuapoko Postmaster Is
Cleared of Forgery BY
Grand Jury.

J. Patterson. assistant postmaster at
llamakuapoko, was yesterday after
neon completely cNonnrated of the
charge of forgery by the Federal
Grand Jury. The case has been pend.
ing since early in August, when Pat.
tersOn was accused of having fraudu.
lcntly cashcd check for $2S.7O Two
Portuguese, Joe Garcia and Antoine
Lopez. were mixed up in the case,
the check being sent originally to the
wrong Joe Garcia.
Pattcrsons assertion that the whole
trouble was due to misunderstanding
was proved yesterday when the two
Portuguese. who were also called he.
fore the Grand Jury. gave testimony
that bore out his claims, and In fact
II was their testimony that acquitted
him. lie was dismissed late In the
afternoon, and one of his first acts
was, to send wireless message to
II. p. Baldwin on Maui, Baldwin hav.
Ing stood by him from first TO last.
The Patterson case brought out
remarkable testimonial from his
friends, who sent him many letters
offering every assistance and dcclar-
ing their belief in his innocence. Pat.
cashier for the Maui Agricultural
Company, and will return at once to
his position.