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Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11
WOMEN TEACHERS IN EXCESS.

Three-fourths of the teachers OF Vi
have fathers. mothers and sisters OF
perhaps children to support. While 1t
is against the law for women to form
political societies there is decided
effort being made TO so present the
woman question that the women teach.
ers may hope for better salaries, they
being very poor at present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

The death OF Walsh removes a Unit.
&c States senatorial possibility from
the field. Had he lived and retained
his health no doubt he would have
entered the race and with his millions
made a lively scrap for the exalted
position.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

The sixth inslallment of specimens
received by the Smithsonian instiu.
lion from the Roosevelt hunting party
hlied nearly fifty barrels and many
boxes, and this IS only a third of the
contributions 10 science from this
source. If the Smithsonian had many.
such active friends It's enlargement
would be necessary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

The men higher mp" are having a
Tine time in Pittsburg. Let her so. A
millionaire banker is no better than
lhe common laborer-only the labor.
ing man has some excuse to steal oe
casionally.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Messina takes its latest earthquake
tremblings quietly When a town finds
that ii can not be wiped out as long
as Its commerce remains, it makes the
best of conflagrations, tidal waves and
npeasiness in the earlh's crust.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

A town in Prussia has talked by
wireless with a German ship off the
coast of Africa, 1000 miles away. The
wireless continues to reach out for
the circumference of The earth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

The Civic society is getting busy
Durango can be greatly improved. II
should moi be thirty-day spasm
either. Let the laws regarding clean.
liness aud respectable alleys be en-,
forced
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

The Piitsburg grafters are getting
what is coming to them. II is too
bad that all other grafrtrs, newspapers
Included, are not in for similar doses.
A CRATER is n dangerous proposition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Chas. S Thomas is mighty fine
specimen for governor II you do not
believe this investigate his various
sitlons on the Denver water question
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

treatment and win his way back to
health comfortably He will recover,
but ii will be a slow process. Mr.
Ausburn departed for his home at Man
cos this morning.
AT 1850 this morning John Meuser
passing the Isgar residence on his
way down town saw smoke issuing
from the barn to the rear OF the resi-
dence and Immediately turned in a
FIRE alarm from the corner store. The
department responded at once and
while flames were pouring out of the
roof at one end soon had .he fire
under control. The building was not
injured except from smoke and water.
Some of the hay 1t contained was de
stroyed and all of it badly smoked. The
loss was fully covered by insurance
The fire started from a piece OF paper
which Vernon lighted inside the build
ing 20 burn some rubbish outside. The
paper blazed up aud caught some hay
thence running up the wall 10 the loft
above.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

city and county officials are moi
elected TO pay political debts at pub.
lie expense. Let the laws of the land
he enforced.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

The Southern Pacific railroad propo.
sition looks Just as good to The Her.
aid as it ever did We are confident
o. the outcome.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

The ruling of Judge Lewis at Pueblo
puts a erimp in the contentious of the
interior department,
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

The death of Thomas r. Walsh will
be regretted by the people of Colorado,
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Just a pinch of pessimlsm makes
good seasoning for a barrel OF OPP
timism.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Mrs. j. III. Vandaniker. son Herbert
and sister Miss Lottie Folsom, came
down on the train this morning from
rrimble. where the former has bees
visiting Miss Folsom since Wednesday
As the public is generally aware, Miss
Folsom is the efficient principal at
Trimble Springs. Last evening the pu.
pills Of her room gave a play entitled
The Maid of Plymouth" which was
very largely attended and successful
both in its presentation and receipts.
Enough money was cleared last even.
ing to pay for a set of encyclopedias
which the larger pupils will find OF
great benefit In their work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Mrs. Billy Bostwick was an arrival
last night from Pagosa Springs on a
visit TO her daughter, Miss lone Rob
inson. Mrs. Bostwick is on her way
10 visit her relatives in Oklahoma, and
is staying over for few days in Du
range. Some years ago. Mrs. Bostwick
Taught in La Plata county and proved
very efficient and capable, an able in
structor and fine disciplinarian, Her
Durango friends will be pleased to see
her.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Last Monday at San Francisco Mrs
Jennie e. du Moulin was granted a
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Hank Sherman passed through from
Silyerton this morning to Denver.
Business and pleasure combined.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

superintendent w. T. Shelton and
wife, w. o. Hodgson and three Indians
were guests Of the Savoy last night
Oh their way to Salt Lake, where the
trial of the Indian Zhune. accused of
The murder of Charley Fritz at Aneuth
Utah, comes up on April Is Mr.. Hodg
son is the farmer in charge of the In.
dians in the vicinity of Aneuth. and
is really subagent for the Shiprock
agency. The party left over the South.
ern this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

There will he strenuous efforts made
to save Fabian. If convicted of per.
mitting gambling in his establishment
he will be refused license. And it
has been known to about every Du
rangoite that Fabians place has been
a regular gambling dive for months
Fabby will have to deliver pile OF
votes this fall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

II. V. Ausburn returned last night
from I'll Paso, Tex. where he was sum.
moned on account of the serious III.
ness OF his brother, who was recently
stricken with paralysis The sick man
was brought to El Paso from a small
place in the interior for medical at.
tehtion--a trip of over one hundred
and fifty miles. Mr.. Ausburn arranged
Tor his brother 10 be taken to sana
tarium where he could have expert
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11
LOCAL nEwa
From Saturdays Daily.

DR.. ID. b. Shaut of Allison was a
re eturning passenger on the eastern to-
day. after a few days in town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

j. r. Ball received word yesterday
that the funeral of C. d. Vandenberee
his brother-in-law. formerly associated
with him in The Ball Foundry and
Machine Works in Durango, and who
died last week in Denver, was held
Thursday at Grand Rapids, Mich
where most of the family reside. Mr..
Vandenberse was formerly an army
man and received military funeral
Mrs. Ball and son Roeland. who ac.
oompanied the remains to Grand Ran.
ids, will remain and visit her parents
and relatives for a few weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

w c. hesenberg returned last night
from California and the northwest
where he spent the winter on vaca
tion trip. Mr.. Liesenberg said he en-
ioyed the trip very much, and found
The rest and change beneficial. He
found much to interest him during his
absence-since conditions are so diff.
ferent to anything he had known in
the past, but he is glad to be back
again
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

The Durango Civic club will hold its
regular monthly meeting at the library
Monday afternoon at o'clock. Each
chairman is urged to be present and
make committee report. A full at
tendance is desired and special in
vition is extended to all ladies' inter
ested in this work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Mrs. r. c. Larson of Hahns Peak,
night. This morning Mrs. Larson left
for Riverside. on visit TO her land
interests. Mrs. Larson is friend of
Sam Stevens. and is so well pleased
with her ranch property that she con
templates purchasing additional land
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

II. g.. Stevens, master mechanic of
succeeding J. II. Farmer. now occupy.
ing similar position with the Rio
Grande Southern, was in Durango over
fer with Foreman IL. J. Patton on
roundhouse matters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Charley Scheer, the Silyerton plumb
er, passed through from Silverton TO
Antonito this morning on business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

The concert given by the Girls
Glee club at Red Men last evening
under the direction of Miss SENEGAL
was great success. There was a
large and appreciative audience who
listened with interest 20 ,he splendid
program provided. A goojly sum was
netted for the drawing and music
funds of the city schools.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

The Herald for commercial printing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Mrs. A. Il. Newland, wife of DR..
Newland of Bayfield,, died at Farming.
ton last night of tuberculosis. She had
been Ill for some time and spent sev.
eral months in Pennington on account
of the mild climate. While reports
for the past few weeks have not been
encouraging, the news of her death
will be 4 shock TO her friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

NJ. c. Pickens, who is associated
with r. A. Simpson, the trader at
Canon Gallegos. New Mexico, ia a
Durango visitor today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Subscribe for The Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

II is pleasing to know that the or
dinance prohibiting the riding of bikes
on sidewalks is to be enforced Be.
coming regular nuisance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Miss Lula Elicit, who has been the
guest of Mrs. Harry Pearson for a
week. during her spring vacation, left
for Omaha, Neb.. this morning to re.
sumo her duties in the city schools
Her Durango friends were delighted
TO see Miss Elicit again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Miss Martha Townsend came in from
Hesper1is last night where she is
teaching TO spend the week end with
her parents, and meanwhile do some
shopping.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Miss Hattie Mashburn of the Stra-
ter hotel, who has been at Mercy hos
pital since ten weeks ago today, is
now improving. after number of re-
lapses, and a couple OF operations of a
critical nature. Her friends will be
pleased 10 know she is so much bet
ter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

w. G. Mcclure, the real estate man,
Is in the city today, telling everybody
that Aztec is the only place. Aztec's
all right, we think.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

c. f. Werner, superintendent of the
Indian school at Ignacio, left for home
this morning. Superintendent Werner
was in Durango yesterday as wit
ness in the Black Rock case, which
was on in the district court.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

]. C. Ginter and John Haley. both of
Rocky Ford. returned last night from
u trip through the Montezuma valley
and are staying at the Palace for a
few days
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

n A. Ballou came down from Sill
verton last evening on his way to
Denver. This morning he went out on
the eastern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-04-11

Miss Julia Anderson, the teacher OF
the Texas Creek school. was in town
today from Pine river on a shopping
trip and to talk over school matters
with Mrs. Pulford
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-07-01

the drive began, when AMMO Wells
drove by and lasted by a nose to win
from a rocket-like close by Marion
Casey. The latter. off behind the field.
ran splendid race and would have
won in another jump or two.
Today is ladies' day and the usual
big feature will be the Buena vista
selling stakes. with the big Indepen-
dence handicap coming Monday.
The summary.
First race, five furiongs. selling
Polly CCallahan). to for places siI-
yer Leaf (Nosper), to 1 for show.
Time-1:O1 %. Susie Gregg. Clarin-
mis-, Babe Nearly. Netting. Mable Hol-
lender. Good Intent. Bell Kinney and
Tom Adams finished as named.
Second race, six and one-half fur
longs. selling-Ben stone (E. SMITH.
to 1, won; Capewen (GaugeD. 3 to 1
for place Chief Desmond CTaylor). s
to for show. Time-1:22. LibertO.
Athena. Roy SUBWAY, Harry Stan
hope, The Macintosh. Kid North and
Reuben finished as named.
Third race, six and one-half furlongs.
selling-Airs (Nan Dusen), TO s, won:
Rather Royal Uvers), TO for place;
Smiling Metzer CTaylor). , to l for
Matte Mack. Argonaut, Convent Bell
and Gramercy finished as named.
Fourth race. one mile and six
teenth. handicap-Chester Krum (Cal-
lahan), to 5. won; Early Tide lCo-
burn). to for place: Edwin T. Fry
er Iindhorst). out for show. Time
1:47 SIS. Orbicular also ran
Fifth race. six furlonEs. selling
Hidden Hand (RettiR). to I, won:
Billy Myer (Kirschbaum). to for
place; Nebulosus (Boland), 4 to for
show. Time-1:14 SIS. Novgorod.
Banonica. Jessup. Burn and +. NJ. Fry
finished as named.
sixth race. five furlongs. selling
Annie Wells (McCarthy), to I. won;
Marion Casey (Page). 8 to 5 for place:
Platoon CFischer). 1 to 4 for show.
Time-1;01 2-5. Lawndale Belle. Cos
siper II. Aquiline. Queen OF Lowlands
and Goldflight finished as named.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-07-01

Coburn sent Early Tide 20 the front
at quarter morse speed and when the
challenge came in the stretch did not
have anything left In his mount Ed
win 7. Fryer looked good at head OF
the stretch. but. true to his form OF
sullSing. hung badly when Lindhorst
took to the whip. Orbicular. still very
sore from the kick he received in the
Cullen handicap, was not ready for the
tough race he was up against and I'M
der the top weight OF 122 pounds.
Chester krum was the favOrite, with
Early Tide second choice. While car
rying but 90 pounds, he gave away
weight on the weight-for-age scale to
his three crack rivals.
The five other events were holly
contested throughout and made up a
good card. In the opener Beaumont
had to speed 70 hold the pace all the
way. OLD Aunt Polly stood off the
balance for the place with fine show
OF courage. Silver Leaf had the clos
ing speed over the others. Belle Kin
ney repeated her performance Of her
last out by running away a quarter
OF mile going to the post
Ben Stone lasted to win the second
from a fast closing rush by Capewell.
with Chief Desmond having a nose the
better of Liberto at the line.
It looked as IL Charley Glow was
going to have a second winning Ia the
third event. when Rather Royal was
beaten but nose by the speedy Airs
over the six and one-half furlong
route. Another team race was seen
for the show. Smiling Metzner out
gaming Yellow Foot to land in the
money by a nose.
A long. hard drive for the entire
field was seen in the fifth race. HID
den Hand, close up all the way. saved
ground entering the stretch and held
Billy Myer safe. Nebulosus showed
his good closing speed to get up for
show by a head from NovgorOd. Ba-
monica lacked the speed to get to the
front and bearing out despite the ef-
forts Of Callahan to keep her in, lost
her chances
The last race, at five furlongs,
brought out a well matched lot OF
sprinters Platoon looked good until
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-07-01

These two orders were promulgated
by Promoter Tex Richard today. II
appears that he had been besieged with
inquiries regarding the right OF mi
nors to be present and In order to
make the matter clear he studied over
the matter for some time and then
drafted the regulation set forth above.
The last seat VIII be placed and the
last nail driven in the arena before
the sun sets tomorrow evening. say
the contractors tohight. BY noon the
boxing platform is expected to be COM
pleted. This platform. which occupies
the center Of the huge planked en-
closure. Is powerfully constructed in
order to sustain the terrific strain IL
will receive from the two men in &C
ton 1t will be capable, IL is esti-
mated. OF supporting dead weight
of 100 tons and viii be so securely
braced and double braced that vibra-
ton practically will be eliminated.
The fans who have paid $50 for their
arena reservations Will have no ad-
vantage over their less fortunate fell
low patrons other than the fact that
they will be nearest the fighters. Their
seats are made of planks that have
been smoothly planed-those OF the
others are what carpenters call in the
rough"
1t is said that there will be no IS
seats. as was first intended. The low
est price at which the topmOst rear
unless the sale shows signs Of fall
Ing off Il Is understood that none will
be offered at a lower figure.
And there will be no boxes Women
attending the fight who wish to sep
arate themselves from the main body
of spectators will not be enabled to
do so. according to the present arrange
ments. and the contractor in charge
no provision would be made for rail-
ing off any of the seats
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-07-01

the busiest place in town. II was
more than that. II was the busiest
scene Keno has witnessed IN many
Reno is eagerly welcoming the vis,-
tors and the clubs and other civic
organizations are outdoing each other
IN hospitality. For Saturday night thf.
N,ssaoa Editorial association has
Planned a reception 10 the host of
newspaper writer's which bids fair to
be n thing unique I'm the history OF
sucn affairs. About every member of
the newspaper fraternity now DresRnt
who has achieved distinction in one
part OF the country or another with
an entertainment stunt is slated to
appear The audience will be composed
almost entirely Of men whose fame as
sporting writer's or as DISORDERS of any
great event Is widely known.
II is probable that never before was
sueh an assemblage OF newspaper tall
ent assembled as Is now here and all
are looking forward TO the links with
a purpose to make il a memorable
affair.
Betting II Light.
Though the fight is but three days
off, local betting continues very light.
Tom Corbett. official betting commits
sioner for the promoters, IS now on the
ground and although he has secured
quarters In one Of the most prominent
uptown gambling halls and placarded
the walls OF the establishment with
flaring signs telling of his desire to
transact business, there was little be-
sides those mural decorations to indi-
cate that local sportdom is interested
in placing its money on the outcome
Of the battle. Corbett. however, does
not seem to be worrying over the dearth
OF wagers. He believes that a great
deal of money is being held in re-
serve and will come forward between
now and the hour when the men come
together.
An independent poolroom. close TO
the official commissioners headquar-
ters, is showing a trifle more activity.
Two big bets were placed by members
OF Johnson's camp today. One was
$500 to $4,000 that Johnson would
win. the other $500 at even money
that Jeffries would not put the ouietus
on the champion in IS rounds. A San
Francisco business man Is reported to
have made bet at the same place OF
$1,000 to $500 on Jeffries.
As he walked toward his dressing
room Johnson was asked what work
he contemplated for tomorrow.
I'm through" he said. This closes
my work"
James .Teffries and John Arthur
Johnson are ready TO fight. Both men
completed their long training work to-
day and will merely do light exercis-
ing through the three days that will
elapse before they face each other I'm
a twenty-five foot ring to fight out
the heavyweight championship OF the
world.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-07-01

While Jeffries lolled away the hours
with trout rod or cards. John Arthur
johnson worked faithfully. and the
story OF his labors will be told with
out words Under the eye OF the NOV
ms 1dccurs camera he toilcd through a
dag or gymnasium stunts. boxing and
posing For the day the spotlight OF
public attention was his, and he baslSed
in It's rays with apparent enjoyment.
The only event OF the day TO mar his
happiness was the clash with Joe
WJodman- Johnson's conduct in that
matter was dubbed "Chesterfieldian" by
those who saw Il. and BY his restrained
manner and courteous dcrnc4nor toward
The man whom he deemed his enemy the
champion won new friends.
Wcedman Ouzted.
70 had been the intention OF the cham
pion TO do bis moving picture work in
TIE morning. A crowd OF the curious
gathered before 10 O'Clock TO watch tho
morning Johnson encountered Wood
man on his return and asked LanEford's
manager 10 leave the camp grounds. II
Waa all quietly done on both sides with
out any display OF temper or exchange
or harsh words. when Woodman had
ieif. however. johnson seemed 20 change
hls mind. and he did not 80 out to the
canvas floOred RINK 70 work under the
NfEilant gaze OF the camera until late
In The afternoon.
The middle OF the day was devoted TO
-teAfluE tNniCal scenes about the camp.
THE champion took great interest In
This work. He helped 20 pose his train
c-s and TO arrange the scenes the ma
chine was Co record.
After luncheon he devoted more time
70 the camp proper. and II was nearly
O'Clock before he slipped through the
ropes or the ring and began medicine
nail tossing. bag punching and other
preparatory labOrs while the machine
clicked steadily away.
John L. sullivan. cap and black xrav
checked suit. black bra ided trousers
and all. was on hand 60 watch the fun
lie was persuaded to hammer away at
the bag FOR a few minutes. and the wal
Tops be delivered were or sledge ham
NOR force. The old-time champion is
not IN training these days. however. and
he puffcd and blew after n few mo-
ments work In n way that Il made him
quickly desist.
Johnson went at the bag again. Al
most the first blow drove 70 from itg
mOOrinEE and away 20 went. sailing
toW1rd the crowd. setting many heads
Come on called Jack reaching out
MS hands Tor the boxing gloves.
Defense II Good.
Al Kaufman responded and in a mo-
ncnt the pair were at Il. Al boring in
as though he was trying 20 knock the
champion oct. First one way. then an
other he tried Jack stopped every
thing that came. They kept 10 I'D for
fO1r rounds. and 70 Is doubtful that the
films VIII show that Al landed even
once. Johnson's defense seemed TO be
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-07-01
SPECIAL FOR PROVO.

Hardy Downing, who IL staging the
Sinclair-Erlenborn 20-round contest. be-
fore the United Commercial Travellers
outing at Provo. July 5, yesterday com
Dleted arrangements for a special train
to carry the Salt Lake fans. The train
leaves at 2 y. m. and will return at 9
p. m. although a later train will leave
Provo for the benefit OF those who
want TO take in che evening with the
travellers. Manager Downing an
nounced the preliminary as six rounds
between Young Forbes and Harley Ross.
two bantamweights who have put up
n clever entertainment in each of the
several meetings.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-07-01
WALSH AND SULLIVAN.

Chicago. June 30.-For the opening
game at the new American league ball
park tomorrow President Comiskey has
battery.
This will be Sullivan's first game Of
the season, as he stepped on n rusty
nail in California while on the train
ing trip. blood poisoning developed. and
he has been out OF the game ever since.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-07-01
NOT EoR LADIES, DAY

Lacrosse. Wis. J1ne 30.-Before b.
c. BarngrOver. a pitcher from Quincy.
Ill would sign a contract with the
Lacrosse team OF the Minnesota Wis
consin league he made the express sfip-
ulation that he would not be required to
pitch on ladies' day. Barngrover Is a
pronounced woman hater. and although
a first-class pitcher fails to get into
faster company because he won't pitch
q lcdIas' day
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-07-01
TEN WOMEN FANS.

Chicago. June 30.-Ten women
enthusiasts held reservations on
the flight special which left last
night over the Chicago & North
, western for Reno.
There were also more than 200
men in the party. The train viii
pick up extra cars at Omaha this
morning. when delegations from
St Paul. Minneapolis. Winnipeg
and Duluth will be tackled on
The special will arrive at Reno
Saturday about noon and most of
the passengers will live I'm the
cars. II will leave on the return
; trip the night of the fight.