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Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

County Clerk and Recorder. Mrs.
Gaylord, has received for record the
contract for furnishing the telephone
poles for the long distance line from
Alamosa to Bayfield,, via Pagosas
Springs. The contract calls for the de.
livery of the poles from April 1st to
August 1st, all along the line. w. l..
Ward Of Saguache has the contract TO
furnish the poles.-Pagosa Springs
Sun,
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

BY piping natural gas to the Okla
homa ranges and there lighting IT the
owners of many herds of cattle re-
Gently saved them from freezing 10
death. Unfortunately natural gas can
not be piped to all the ranges, but In
order to keep cattle from freezing
where heat cannot be provided the
owners OF the herds might furnish ear
muffs and chest protectors. at least.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
ONE WAY TO GIVE MONEY.

John Bryan, an eccentric Ohio man.
has agreed to give 100 acres of rich
Miami land to Antioch college. He
sugges5s that the women students cIt
These can be sold for 81 a bushei,
and he claims that the land will fur
nish $50 bushels to the acre, by which
lie computes the college may have =
clear gain OF 100000, which it very
much needs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

James A. Patten announces ihat he
has all the money he wants and VIII
retire from business. This viii come
as a sad blow to the people who have
been expecting Patien TO follow the
usual custom of refusing TO be salts.
fled until it was all dropped back
where IL came from
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Roosevelt having finishing his hunt
ing is now floating down the Nile and
preparing the lectures which he Ia 10
deliver during his stay in Europe, II
was well that he postponed the prepa'
ration of the lectures until this time.
Floating down the Nile with nothing
else to do would have been entirely
TOO mollycoddlish for the colonel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Secretary Meyers S2,o0oion battle
ship. to cost sis.OOo,Oo0, viii not be
launched this year Still, it would be
well for the Panama canal builders
to take such q monster into their cal.
crilations. Even in the less than half
a dozen years since we obtained the
right of way over the isthmus nearly
80 per cent has been added TO the ton
mage OF both merchant and war veg
sells
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Let Durango be able to inform the
outside world by Saturday night that
the one hundred thousand dollar South
ern Pacific subscription has been rails
ed
Durango can easily become the big
city of the western slope
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Playing politics with the question
of the cost of living would be mighty
poor congressional policy. The people
want the trouble located, so that they
can apply an intelligent remedy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

If Edward remains stubborn III his
refusal to make more English peers
the demand of American heiresses Tor
the goods may soon oyertake the yis-
ible supply.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Pennington and Aztec people are be
ginning to wonder what Durango is
going to do. Well. we are going TO
get there. 1t is possible some may
want those who have already sub
soribed to increase their subscriptions.
hut we do not believe there are very
many of this class and that in the
closing days there will be rush TO
get under cover as genuine boosters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

be done so that the wafer can be
used for this years irrigation. How'
ard p. Wanner, one of the engineers
came up with MIR. Robinson and left
Tor Fort Defiance this morning. where
lie will be employed on construc' ion
work OF similar nature. Superin
tendent Robinson went out on the
eastern this morning bound for his
home at Albuquerque. stopping over at
Ignacio. and Dulce on the way. Mrs.
Robinson will Join him at Taos, whsre
she is visiting friends They Will
then go on to albuquerque together.
The teachers OF the public schools
are having trial in the effort to
prevent the boys from using tobacco.
1t is difficult for them to do their
best work with the pupil that insists
on using the weed, and II the best in
the child life is 10 be developed, 1t
will be necessary for the parents to
cooperate with the teachers in their
efforts to cause the boys to leave
off the habit which is 50 injurious to
them, and which makes the greatest
achievements and success absolutely
impossible. OF course the child Will
take every advantage they can in the
matter, but a cooperation of the par
ents with the teachers for the good OF
the child-life will do wonders in the
way of reform and eternally bless
those who later will be blessing to
others. Try it!-Alamosa Independ-
ent-Journal
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Mr. Bryan left Rio Janeiro Tor New
York by way of England, The short
est practical route home American
travellers in South America realize
that our flag Is a rare sight in the
waters of that part of the hemisphere.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

movement is on foot in Washing
ton to investigate the laundry trust
in that city. The question of buttons
Is momentous to nearly 500 members
of the senate and house. most Of whom
are away from home
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
From Mondays Daily.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Johnson came
up from Pennington Saturday evening
on brief business trip, returning
home this morning. Yesterday Mr.
and Mrs. Johnson spent the day at
their ranch in the Animas valley
and son, G. r. Frary, have three
year lease on. The lease dates from
March ! but The family has not NOV
ed up yet. Country life grows more
and more popular 1t begins to look
as if every one in this part of The
country either has ranch or is go
ing TO have one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

WANTED AT ONCE-Communica
harness; rig must be in good cond.
ton. Address c. II. Schultz, Bayfield,.
Colo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Congress out to put limit on the
business of forecasting. One OF the
agricultural experts is out with pre-.
d;ction of so wheat in 1911.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Chicago has spent s6iOO0.o0o on its
drainage csnal, which is also q ship
canal "a feet deep, and varying IN
width from 100 to $50 feet Illinois
viii extend the canal to the head of
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
From Tuesdays Daily.

John V. Buck came in from Allison
last night TO spend few days in On
range.
W. A. Wilson, who is putting in the
electric light plant at Aztec made
flying trip to Durango last night
w. II. Lockhart and e, Fl. Hutton
came in from Denver last night and
are staying at the Strater. They will
probably remain some time.
c. T. Singleton came in last night
from bayfield,. where he has been
working ON the bitches for the Carey
land proposition. Mr.. Singleton Went
east this morning ON business.
w NJ. Johnson came up from Farm.
lngton last night and departed this
morning for his old home In Evans,
vile, Ind. Mr. johnson has not been
In Evansville in the past twenty years
Alex. Morrison, who was switchman
in the Durango yards some years ago,
came in last night from Salt Lake
where he is now conductor on the
D, & X. c. running out OF that city
Mr.. Morrison is ON vacation, looking
round his old haunts, and also to visit
his parents on the Florida.
$. II. Shoob and Nj. Ellsberry were
among the arrivals on last nights
eastern from Denver. The latter owns
land near Pennington and was on a
visit to his property Mr.. Shoob was
on his way to look around for land in
San Juan county. The gentlemen stay.
ed over at the Palace. and went ont
on the Red Apple today.
Little Lucille and Clayton Spinning
went out on the train to Falfa this
morning. The children have been
visiting their grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. C. w. Spencer for few days
Mr. Spencer saw them safely on the
train, and Mr.. and Mrs. Spinning met
them at Falfa. 1t was quite an OK.
perience for them TO make trip all
alone.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

County Superintendent Mrs. Pulford
has just received some instructive and
useful pamphlets on school buildings
from the state superintendent Any
school director in the county may have
copy by applying at the office. They
are intended to assist the directors to
erect the best buildings at the least
cost. The problem of heating and ven
tilation. play grounds, school room dec
Grafton, and plans of buildings are in
cluded in the topics discussed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Among the guests of the Strater
is party of men, interested in big
things and accustomed to swing large
enterprises, who are here looking for
Investments. James Stewart of New
York city. the well known contractor
who is building the First National
bank Of Denver; Rudolph Kleybolte of
New York, who bought the city's
bonds; Walter Pearl of Denver, who
Is a prominent hydraulic engineer; J..
-ohroy Slusher, general manager of
company, completes the list The
party drove out in the coun-
try today to look into some irriga-
lion propositions. The amount and
quality OF the water In this county al
ways attracts comment AS one OF
the gentlemen said this morning, You
have water going to waste down here.
which is true enough. The time is
close at hand for us to mend our
spendthrift ways and use our re-
sources economically, or we shall not
have any to spend.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

navigation on the Illinois river at q
cost of s2o,000,oo. Uncle Sam can
have no doubt of the good faith of tho
waterway improyers of Illinois.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Hogs are getting SO high that II ia
almost a compliment to call man
one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
o.

Landlord w. S. McNeely of the Pal
spell of illness--a sort of nervous
breakdown, the result OF overwork and
worry
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Mrs. X. Hansen and sister, Miss
Leesberg, We're down from the ranch
Today, being guests of Mrs. w. G.
White for dinner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Mrs. C. L. Newton departed fer her
home at Cedar 'iiil this morning Mrs.
Newton has becl in town for couple
OF days on business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

w. II. Loclshart and Il. Fl. Hutton
came in from Denver last night and
are staying at the Strater. They will
probably remain some time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Miss Flora Schalles returned to
Flora Vista this morning after spend
ing month with her relatives here
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
From Wednesdays Daily.

Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Sommers, nee
Florence King, came in yesterday from
Pine river on brief business trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Shurvington
are rejoicing over the arrival of a
baby girl that put in an appearance
yesterday. DR.. Martin assisted the
stork.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10
o.

W. A. Wilson, who is putting in the
electric light plant at Aztec made a
flying trip to Durango last night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

C. T. Singleton came in last night
from Bayfield,, where he has been
working ON the bitches for the Carey
land proposition. Mr.. Singleton went
east this morning ON business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Mrs. Minnie e. Duffield principal at
Bayfield,, was in Durango over night.
Mrs. Duffield came in to get her
daughter Marguerite. who is in the
sophomore class at the Durango high
school. The little girl, Anna, is re-
covering from an illness at Bayfield,.
and her mother needs her eldest
daughter to take care of Anna. while
she is absent at school Mrs. Duffield
and Marguerite both left for Bayfield,
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Mrs. Dan Place was in yesterday
from the upper Florida. Mrs. Place
said the roads were in a terrible con
dition. Same story ON Pine river.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

S. w. Raymond is down from the
ranch purchasing supplies. Says he is
getting ready for spring work. Ex-
poets to grub and place twenty-five ad.
dltional acres under cultivation this
season. VIII set out about 700 ap-
pie trees and prepare ground for twice
the number the coming year. 1t Is
planned to have three ten-acre orchard
tracts so they can be handled as a
whole or sold in separate tracts when
old age overtakes The Herald family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Mrs. Ed Morgan and baby left for
their home in Chama this morning,
Mrs. Morgan has been in the hospital
the past four weeks. Mr.. Morgan is
conductor on the local freight
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

John V. Buck came in from Allison
last night TO spend a few days in On
range.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

N T. Thompson writes to have his
Daily Herald stopped-going TO leave
California in few days for dear old
Durango. stopping at different points
along the route.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

County Superintendent Mrs Pulford
during a recent visit 10 the La Posta
school found matters in flourishing
condition. The attendance for that
district was very large. being twenty
one. Mr.. George Eggleston is the
teacher
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Wat. Spencer and
daughter were guests of the Palace
last night from Flora Vista. This
morning they went out on the eastern
bound for Ration, N. NJ, TO visit friends
for a month
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Miss Laura Burwell, the interesting
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Blair Bur
well, will arrive from Greeley Friday
night to spend the spring vacation
with her parents. Miss Burwell Is
one of the most popular members of
the senior class of the Colorado State
normal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

w NJ. Johnson came up from Farm.
lngton last night and departed this
morning for his old home In Evans
vile. Ind. Mr. Johnson has not been
in Evansville in the past twenty years
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Superintendent II. f. Robinson re.
turned last night from a trip to Ship.
rock whore he went to inspect the big
ditch the government is constructing
for the Navajos. About four miles OF
the new ditch is about completed. but
the head section is not finished yet
The ditch will be about twelve miles
long when completed, and will furnish
125 second feet OF water. Enough will
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Durango is to have new laundry
Frank Howe, until recently in the bust
ness at Telluride, with his father as
a partner. will open a laundry in
Durango, in the building corner of
Twelfth and Main. He will open for
business about April 10th.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

scme time ran the carpet store in the
Crankleton building, and also his wife,
are now employed as spoilers on the
Rio Grande and that as a result of their
sleuthing several employees mostly col
ored porters. have lost their jobs
There is not little Indignation among
railroad men because of the tactics
employed by the sleuths.-Telluride
Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Mrs. Mart Bates and son Myron
left for San Diego and other points in
California today to locate permanently
in case they like the climate. They
are making the change on account Of
Myron's health. The young man was
a popular member of the junior class
of the Durango high school, and a
number OF his young friends We're at
the depot TO see him off this morn.
ing. Mrs. Bates friends and her sons
made Il goodly gathering. The fam.
ily formerly lived in Bayfield,, and
have been in Durango about Ave years.
We trust that the change will prove
beneficial. and wish them success
wherever they may decide TO make
their permanent home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Robert L. Goodwin, j. H. Goodwin,
both of Flora Vista and H. T. Goodwin
of Bayfield,. father and two sons, came
in last night and are staying at the
Palace for few days. before leaving
for a lengthy vacation trip to Calfor.
mia points.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Telluride Journal gives some ex-
cellent advice in the following: "Du-
range appears TO be dilatory and in
different in signing up for that guar
antee demanded by the Colorado &
Arizona road. Better get busy it is
your last chance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Louis Gilbert left for his home in
Thompson's park today. after spend
ing a few days In town. with his rela-
tivcs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

The county commissioners are in
session today. This morning they
approved the bonds of the following
road overseers: Gustave Gilbert. Moan
Apperson, b. f. Marley, W. B. Bonds
W, A. O'Brlen. j NJ Martin, II. Heth
orington, Robert Carter, l.. A. Stuck
man.
This afternoon they were busy with
certain routine matters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

1ighiuer creek is running bank full.
II seems early for the streams to be
rising yet. II the warm weather con-
tinues, however, the Animas will soon
be exhibiting the same symptoms.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

opportunity of attending the college
Girls" entertainment next Monday
night the committee in charge has
decided to sell tickets TO pupils for
30 cents To obtain this price scholars
will make the fact known when pur-
chasing tickets and their names taken.
As the 80 cents includes reserved seats
no doubt there will be large attend
ance from the high school.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Joe Smith was a returning passeii-
ger to his home at Elco this nom
ing
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-03-10

Miss McCaw was passenger TO
IfIiacio this morning, where she has
,ecepted a position in Superintendent
C. r. Werner's office.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-05
"Forty acres" said the Italian.
BLAND. T,,nt rnLa PllI..

h very large and sturdy orange tree
was growing in small pot III that
tree" said the florist, didn't take pills
il would require n pot as big as a
bathtub TO grow In. But Il takes pills
like hypochoEdrlsc. Chemists, agri.
cultural experta. mako plant pills -
pills no bigger than chestnuts that CON
tain sustenance for six months. n kind
II tabloid food. These chemists an
alyze a plants ash and make pills Of
the constituent salts. The pills. in.
closed Ia metal cover, are buried In
the earth ar the plants roots. and the
salts gradually dissolve and diffusc
through tho metal. giving the plants
day ~ day the sustenance that they
teGulre. Pills arc also applied TO weak
siclSly plants, which they help wou1e-
July"
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A Compromise.

A private soldier was taken 10 the
guardrOom for being intoxicated. He'
became excited. Sergeant, am
drunk he asked OF the "noncom" In
charge.
''Yes-take off your bocts," was tie
reply.
But excuse roe, sergeant" the c.
inquent continued, Il EN- only halt
srunk"
VERY well, then-taEc one boot oar
said his superlor.-London Scraps.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-05
Mat on : sna

II was the custom IN medieval tmez
70 serve roast mea; on spit ana tc
pass it round the table for eucb guest
TO cut OF what he liked IN France
one still finds chicken rivers and Ia.
con served on small splits.
II Is probable that many people con-
tlnued to prefer 6ngeis 70 table utcn-
slis even after these were perfected
and In general use. Tor fnivcs were
certainly Invented at tue period when
Charles XII. chose to butter his brcae
with his royal thumb.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-05
A MerCilesS Critic
Ioriglnnll

!Originail
When love and marriage were sroke7
Of between me and Herbert Whittlese,
told him that was in love with ms
art and should never marry unless
passion.
"Or fool you into loving him"
What do you mean by thatT'
II have no faith in these grand pas
slons. Give me jog trot love that starts
slowly. hut goes right along ut
steady gait"
None OF your jog trot love for me,
thank you"
ION. YOU don't need any kind Of love.
since you are so devoted TO plastcring
paint on canvas. Perhaps you may be
disappointed in having to he a jog troi
artist"
You mean that ] have no talent"
replied, flushing. You are brutaIly
frank 20 say So"
Would you want me TO niure you
by misleading youT'
mo one can predict what one will dc
In any profession. think critics
Should confine themselves 10 calling
our attention to defects in orr works q"
Well. then, your cOloring IN that
wood
what wood"
There" pointing
THAT isn't a wood. It's sky"
'Nou don't mean it,"
ANY other dcfectsg"
''The baystack on the right
you mean the cascade"
Wrong again"
I did not dare TO sneak. Tears we're
struggling ilto my eyes. and ] nocic,f
al my attention 10 keep them back
Besides, I knew my voice would tre1a.
bic.
He had the consideration 20 take his
departure. As soon as he was gone I
cried for awhile. then anger came. and
! vowed ! would succeed in spite "
him ! had been putting on the finish.
ing touches % tho picture hc waa
criGcislng, ana II was practically fn.
iehcd. laid II away 'u corner and
went 20 work on another
few days later u dealer came into
my studio and asked n bad any pic
tJrcs 20 sell cheap I showed him scv.
era practice pieces. but nc did NOT
want them Seeing the picture tlai
had been so uumerc!fully criticised. Inc
offered ne what 7 would. sven hcfors
the criticism, have regarded fair
price for II. and I sold II 20 him. When
he paid for u thc next day he offered
mo a check that he had himself sccur
ed for II, asking me 90 give him life
commission i'm cash, since he had acted
az n broker. / counted ont the com
mission, took the check and was about
10 stuff Il in my pocketbook when the
came OF It's drawer caught my eye. n
was Herbert Whlttlcscy.
My first impulse was 10 cali bd.t. ~
broker and cancel fine sale, but 8. &C.
- sfs4 s1ag ss-@svss-vv, $3.50
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nas round that he has undertaken too
much. Tbs was tHp experience OF on
N'LfIe~s ft~-"pr. Who for my yea q
ftrHIy y'i"G fern Of zoo acres win.
'-. tirg at cHr t''C u c'1f1.t1blo
tvig". ~ l19t lie eo'd Inc Lind to 1ve
'i.inn families who. tnek forty actcs
"ocn 4 northern traveller vbo passes
mt way o71 wos attpoctcJ bp sts
anr'rn-e crG c-'1ont pioepe.'fvfof the
'.loll cn.,a7 c1tere1' lHto co3ycrsatlsa
v.,l one Of The prSprietorG .,&
"How much lon6 have yeuP ne
Ssltpd.
Forty acres" said the Italian.
a. il all in tilllge"
"No. iudecdw exclaimed the farmer.
Ten acres nre al one man can attend
TO. I bough: -ha rest for ny sons"
Ten acres may seem Hiie a gtnel.
farm 10 most Americans, but CAREFULLY
cultivated Il produced for the Italian
more revenue than 200 had for the pre-.
'ious owner Youths Companion.
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Cured TO me at once that would bav,

eulLeu 10 me at once that I would have
no right-indeed. no abll!ty--to do so. !
was indignant that Herbert White. d,
SHOULD nave 'oothcd my wounded fc,l
hes with bis charity for limits WIN,
considered it-and bad ha come In 20
my studio at the time should have
given him piece OF my mind" Hot
AIter awhile ny feelings v-ith regard
TO Tie matter changed. was bo u,.
trenting ME kindly IN tellin, mo nc
ruin 40 to my lack OF talent md brg
ing my daub? For the EEa! t.nas re,,
tied that loved bin
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-05

to you entirely free. Just drop me
a hne like this: Or. A. 70. Robinson.
X lIl5 Luck Building, Detroit. Mich,
sod Will send It by return mail in
o plain envelope. An YOU viii see
when you get II, this recipe contains
only pure, harmless rsmediee, but II
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-05

| have recipe for these trouble
that You en- depend on, and II you
want TO make a quieR ~Aeovery, you
oESbt TO write and get copy OF !
Many doctor would charge yon $50.
ius' ror writing this prescription. bu,
! hae Il and viii be glad to send i,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-05

aches; the stitches and pains in che
back; the growing nussIe weakness;
spots before tho syes; yellow: slug-
'gish bowels: s~allen cyaiids or ank-
les; leg cramps; unnatural short
breatl; slospISssness and the despon-
deRcy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-05
peeuIisritv Of masn.,..

Who can tell why IL is that in mad.
houses the idea OF subordnation is
very seldom to be found? Bediam Is
inhabited only by kings. poets and
philosophers Messenger.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-03-05

has great healing and pain-eonquer-
Ing power
1t VIII Gnickfy SHOW It's power once
you uso 1t, so think you had better
see what It is without delay. will
sNnud you n copy free--you can use
. and cure yohreeif at home.