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Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

When it comes to the question of
things that are over-estiniated we
want to mention the mattec of the de
feat, or victory. in n bail game be.
tween the fats" and the leans ss a
candidate for the highest or'ze.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

So much is said about the poor
chance that an cx-convict has in life
that we believe It would be good
thing for all young men to resolve
never to be an ex-convict-
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05
GRAIN AND ALFALFA CROP FINE

Miss Kate Real arri geii on the Red
Apple train last night from the ranch
on the LaPlata, to attend lie graiuat-
ing exercises of the Durang, high
school. Miss Real said her fruit was
all killed, but Mrs. C. W. Fisherdick
will have a full crop of apples, pears
and small fruits.
The grain and alfalf. for which the
La Plata has an established reputa-
ton, is very fine indeed this year,
and there is every indication of enor-
nous crops.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

1t is our idea that n man can serve
the Lord in various ways, that to re
main at home and pick up the tin
cans out of the back alley might pos
sibly be as mcritorious an act as to
20 to church and sleep away the hour.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

The insurgents should remember
that u house divided against itself is
n weak sister. Murdock, the insurg-
ing insurgent, from Kansas, is de-
nouneing the supreme court, for its
decision in the Standard Oil case. and
Golfers Weekly is defending it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Every time Peter is robbed to pay
Paul there is lot of interest accu-
mulates which must, sooner or later,
be paid. You perhaps can stand Pc.
ter off for the present but the pay
day surely comes in time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

And now come the New York doc
tors and say that lepers are more
easily restored to health than those
suffering from what are generally
supposed to be minor ailments.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

If man owes you a hoasHt dsbt
and can, but WON'T pay T. naka him
settle II you can pos6 ~ ~ Han
think more of xee e N
have his friend'i I
too.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

II seems that men have more re-
speet for women than women have
for themselves A shoe shining par
lor, in st. Louis, which displayed a
sign reading Pretty Girls Shine Shoes
Here" was closed last week for lack
Of patronage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05
SOUTHERN RESTAURANT
Noes HAM

hENuE iANbio
Landlord Bernard Edelman of the
Southern hotel has leased the South
en- restaurant to Mrs. H. /. Thomas
Of thic city, who takes charge to-
morrow, and will open up for business
Sunday morning. Ms. Thomas will
furnish good meals and expects to
make speciality of her Sunday din
ners. She solicits the public patron
age.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Political friends of ". r. Hearst
in New York city appear unanimous
in the belief that Mr.. Hearst will
make every endeavor to be chosen a
delegate from New York to the Dem
eeraue national convention Of next
year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Ii seems TO be rather prevalent
idea that a little money will make
a girl beautiful yet we know lots
of men who would not marry woman
with money. and have the fact thrown
up to them three times daily, for
Great Riches.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

In order to keep within the salary
limit of the New England league
owner Jesse Burkett Of the Worcester
club turned the managerial duties of
his team over to John ]. O'Donnell.
secretary of the club. O'Donnell then
signed Burkett to play right field for
800 per month.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Speaking of awkwardness we al
Ways thought that the man who pu,
out an eye while lacing up his shoe
was the limit but the telegraph to-
day brings the story of a man who
broke his leg in kissing his wife.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

We wonder why me ny family does
not organize against swatting and,
under the claim that to swat is un-
constitutional, get the supreme court
to issue an injunction against that
practice.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

A New York preacher now claims
that Christ was married and raised
a family. We have always believed
this to be n fact for is it not claimed
that He was subject to all the trials
of mortal life?
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

In Mark Twain's philosophy is found
the following rich little thought;
There is Moral Sense and there is
ar Immoral Sense. History shows us
that the Moral Sense enables us 10
perceive morality and how to avoid il
and that the Immoral Sense enables
US to perceive immortality and how to
enjoy it."
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

The New thenter in New York Is to
be renamed the Century by the Lieb-
Ter company. The first play to be
produced under the direction of Geo.
C Tyler, managing director of the
Liebler company, will be the drama
tization of Robert Hichen's Garden
of Allah"
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Diaz is out of job but, as he is
said to have private fortune OF
more than million dollars it is not
likely that Mrs. Dias will have to
take in washing to support the fam
Slv
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

After losing fourteen straight
games and dropping from the top to
the bottom in the Eastern league race,
Providence has taken brace and is
now out to start something.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05
During their stay at home the
Brooklyn Dodgers played five error
less games in succession.

Some doings in the South Atlantic
league this season. Charleston lost
sixteen games in row, and Jackson
vile has tried four managers with
poor result.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

1t is said that nothing is impossi-
BILE but we have yet to see the first
short, fat, man who could buy ready
made shirt which would fit him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

The old saying that one should go
away from home to learn the news
seems to be true for, Judging from the
te,egraphie reports, the whole world,
except the insurging citizens of that
country, knows that peace has been
declared in Mexico.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Did You ever know of a marriage
but, ns soon ms tho ceremony was
over, some OF the women friends of
the bride did not say, well, she A.
nally got him."
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

The waitresses' union of San Fran
cisco voted to impose a fine on any
member who in the future does not
display her badge Of membership
while on duty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Many women are as strong as men
but no woman ever lived who was
strong enough to hold her own tongue
when il wanted to wag.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

The man who is really straight and
honest in all his dealings never needs
to tell about it, all the neighbors know
II and are giving the fact publicity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

When you get printed speech from
your congressman remember that
maybe the speech was neves delivered
but that "leave to print" wss given
instead, and that even if it was de
livered. there are hack wt,sers an
Washington who write humdinger
speeches, on any desired subject, for
SO
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

While we are mighty careless about
the rules Of proper dressing yet We
are tasty enough to know that straw
hat and fur overcoat ought not be
worn at the same time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05
PROMPT
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Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

The amount that may be recovered
for death by industrial accidents in
Minnesota has been increased from
$4,000 to $500.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Having read today that the blue
shark has no bones we now demand
that the blue shark be crossed with
our native fish.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

All men like to be noticed by the
crowd and if they cannot be famous,
many men at least, would like TO be
notorious, The colored man who wears
q red hat on our streets is an ex-
ample OF striking bid for notice.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

The Ohio Federation of Labor has
begun statewide movement to get
the initiative, referendum and recall
at the Ohio constitutional conven-
ton next January.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

You will note that while very few
men think they are good amateur den-
lists and surgeons nearly every man
believes that he Is little better car
pentcr than the average
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Religious people may not fear death
us much as sinners fear it but we no
tice that thy make just as much fuss
about paying their taxes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Some men and women are SO worth
less that you could hire them to work
for you and pay them in counterfeit
money and then get badly stnng.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Normally 10 per cent of the wage
earners in the manufactures of New
York state in October are not so en-
gagged in January. Figures show that
skilled and organized workmen lose
on an average of 20 per cent of their
possible income through non-employ-
ment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

All men are said to be born free
pnd equal but only the bachelors re-
mpin that way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Most Of US would waste more money
than we do If we had more money to
waste.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

In the pretty little song cheyenne
the town was said to be miles away
but the stout little COW pony took
the cowboy and his ''shy Ann" to town
and to the preacher. The Grand
Junction News tells of sixty mile
ride on ponies for the same purpose:
Sixty miles on horseback to get mar
ried is the novel experience of Will
liam Graham and Miss Dorothy Foy
popular young people from Gateway
They rode that distance on stout lit
tie COW ponies and arrived in the city
fresh and happy"
Think of those young things rid
ing all that long way to be married
and then contrast that story Of the
following Grand Junction couple, whc
after twenty years Of married life
have decided TO quit:
"Mrs. Sarah Plunkett. wife of 10.
seph Plunkett. well known railroad
engineer, has applied for divorce il
the county courts on the grounds OF
cruelty. The couple are among the
most prominent in Grand Junction anc
have resided in this city for many
years.
The complaint charges cruelty
and obscene language towards the
plaintiff dating ON and after April
2s of this year. The complaint sets
forth that the couple were married
in Adrian, Mich, in September, lSSs.'
Doesn't that 20 to prove that i;
takes all kinds of people to make ny
a worldf
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

A convention of the international
Boot and Shoe Workers union will
be held in st. Paul this month.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

range, passed through this morning
to Denver, on a business trip.
The class Of 1911, following the es-
tablished custom, sat for their class
picture, today, at the Pen-Dike STU
dio.
DR.. w. w. Rowan of Ouray, district
deputy exalted ruler Of the Elks, ar
rives next Wednesday on an official
visit to Durango lodge 507, B. p. o. E.
George Becker, until recently man.
ager of the Gold King at Gladstone.
passed through this morning from Sill
verton to Denver on business.
Superintendent A. E. Young passed
through this morning from. power
plant at Tacoma, to Florida mesa on
brief visit to the W. H. Thompson
ranch.
Mrs Mary Fulcher and Miss Fire
baugh came in from Hesperus last
night to attend the graduating exer-
cises of the Durango high school, re-
turning home this morning.
Miss Hazel Leavenworth, who has
just completed her freshman year in
the Durango high school, left for her
home at Dunton, this morning to
spend her summer vacation.
John A. Balenger of Denver and
Sam Shellcross of Woodland Park
were passengers on the Red Apple
train this morning, on land seeking
trip through San Juan county.
Mrs. Matte M. Riley was an ar
rival last evening from Los Angeles,
Cal, where she spent the past year
and half, for the benefit of her
health. This morning Mrs. Riley con-
tinued to her home in Pagosa Springs
Mrs. X. McMaster, Miss Beulah
Wright and Miss Nina White of Aztec
We're in the city over night, passing
through to Las Vegas, N. NJ, to at.
tend the summer normal school which
commences next week.
George +. Dittman, one of the di.
rectors in the Lucky Moon and Tom
ahawk Mining companies, returned
last evening with &. j. Crowds from
visit to the properties. This morn.
ing Mr.. Dittman left for his home il
| Cincinnati. Mr.. Crowds is staying
over in town today on business, leav-
ing for La Plata City in the morn
ing.
John C. Lenox, well known resi-
dent of Pagosa Springs and now as
sociated with E. E. Hatcher at L.
Boca, is a guest of the Savoy today
while in the city on business.
| Mrs. William Grogan and small sor
morning, bound for their home il
Trinidad. Mrs. Grogan has been il
Durango for the past two months, OIL
a visit to her mother, Mrs. Thomas
Hughes, and other relatives.
r. w. Simpson of Canon Gallegos
n NJ, was down from the La Plata'
last night on flying trip, returning
to the hills this morning. Mr.. Simp
son has lease on the Yellow Eys
property and is spending several days
at the mine on business.
Mrs. A. Smallwood was among ths
arrivals on the eastern last night
from Kansas City. This morning Mrs
Smallwood departed for Glencoe tS
spend the summer with her daughter
Mrs. George Helmick. Anothe,
daughter, Mrs. H. A. Hadley of Spo
kane, Wash, is waiting her mother:
arrival, at Glenco. Mr.. Hadley is now
in Alaska, and his wife will visit
her relatives during his absence. Mrs
Smallwood was guest of the Palace
over night.
GRAIN AND ALFALFA CROP FINE
Miss Kate Real arrig on the Ret
Apple train last night from the ranch
on the LaPiata, to attend lie graiuat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

The third biennial convention of the
National Women's Trade Union league
will open at Boston June IL. The pur-
pose of the league is the organization
of women into trade unions to be af-
fihated with the American Federation
OF Labor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

A man is like an egg inasmuch as
while he may be very bad no one no.
tees Il much until he il broke.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Plate engravers in the geodetic sur
vey department at Washington, D. c.,
get an increase of IL 1-2 per cent,
to take effect July l. They are mem
bers Of a local union holding char
ter from the American Federation of
Labor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05
A MESS OF HASH.

For an editorial today we are go
ing to dish you up plate Of hash,
no heavy mental food but just lit
tie mixture of stuff which may, or
may not, be interesting, educational
or entertaining, II won't cause brain
fag in the reader, that much is sure.
We do not know whether women
accomplish anything by having the
right TO vote or not but we feel that,
as they have to pay taxes and nbide
by the laws, they should have the
right to vote in case they wish to do
Il II taxation without representation
was ever wrong IL must still be wrong.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

After having been used TO one con.
dition for years it becomes hard tc
realize that times change and tina,
there are different conditions thar
those to which We are accustomed
This fact is illustrated by the follow
ing little story. which we will Civ,
for the final plate of tody's hash;
1.-TWO Irishmen who had just land
ed in this country had become ae-
eustomej to sleeping in u hammock OF
shipbesrd, but they had had nothing
to prepare them for sleeping car
experience. They had section. and
after some difficulty Mike managed
to get into the upper berth. After a
while he leaned over and called ,o
Pat below;
Say. Pat. air ye in bed yetf~
''No," said Pat; "oivc got me cloth
es off. but Oh can't rit meself into this
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

John p. White, president of the
United Mine Workers of America, has
gone to Kansas City to take up some
differences among miners in regard
to the settlement of the powder dis
pute' between miners and operators
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Wages paid in the eastern provinces
of Canada are substantially the same
as those paid in the eastern states.
In New York, Michigan and Ohio, the
average monthly wages amount to
S22.5o, in New Brunswick, Quebec and
Ontario, to Spas.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

II you learn only in the school Of
experience you must not expect any
summer vacation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

There never WAS any excuse for a
lcng sermon or . long lecture.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Twenty-Five railroads, employing
100000 men, have straight pensions,
and the United States Steel company
with 225,000 men, has straight out
and out system. These corporations
maintain these systems, not as chari-
ties, but as business propositions, be-
ieving they will be recouped by in
creased loyalty and efficiency.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

In Great Britain there are 200, 900
school children in full attendance, who
work out of school hours for wages.
There are between eighty thousand
and ninety-thousand half-timers, who
do halliday in the factory and a
halliday in the school, while the full
time workers between thirteen and
fourteen years of age probably num-
Der 100000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Don't - an imitation. be an i'm
prevsasat,
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

You will notice, by observing close
ly, that a great many men who talk
buttcrmilk, take beer for theirs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Enney Jones. the well known sur
yeyor, and former resident Of pu-
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Arthur Ayres of the Durango Trust
company was \ passenger 10 Farm
ington this morning ON business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

The annual report of the New York
commissioner of labor says that the
eight-hour law is being practically OBJ
served. There were only forty COM
paints received last year, and twen-
ty-five of them were found to be
violations. The commissioner attri-
buteS the respect paid to the law to
the severe penalty clause, involving
possible forfeiture of contracts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

DR.. w. w. Rowan of Ouray, district
deputy exalted ruler Of the Elks, ar
rives next Wednesday on an official
visit to Durango lodge 507, B. p. o. E.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05
ANOTHER COMPANY
BEGINS SHIPMENTS

The Green Mountain Consolidated
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

John W. Wingate returned this
morning from business trip to Sill
verton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Mrs. A. +. Miller of Pennington
is a house guest of her sister, Mrs
". I. Darlington, for a week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

George Becker, until recently man.
ager of the Gold King at Gladstone,
passed through this morning from Sill
verton to Denver on business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05
range. passed through this morning
to Denver, on a business trip.

The class Of 1911, following the es-
tablished custom, sat for their class
picture, today, at the Pen-Dike STU
dio.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Superintendent A. f. Young passed
through this morning from power
plant at Tacoma, to Florida mesa on
brief visit to the W. H. Thompson
ianch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

In addition to the numerous laws
in France looking te the amelioration
Of the conditions of the working class
eS, new legislation has been proposed
To regulate the employment Of minors
under eighteen years OF age and of
women in selling merchandise from
stands and tables on the sidewalks
outside of hazaars and large stores.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

John c. Hubbard. the hustling real
estate man, is business visitor from
farmineton, today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

r. w. Simpson of Canon Gallegos,
n NJ, was down from the La Platas
last night on flying trip, returning
to the hills this morning. Mr.. Simp-
son has lease on the Yellow Eye
property and is spending several days
at the mine on business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Herald want ads bring sure results.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-05

Mrs Mary Fulcher and Miss Fire
baugh came in from Hesperus las
night to attend the graduating exer
cises of the Durango high school, re
turning home this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-14

Fredericksburg, Va, March l3,-W.
G. Turner died at his home here last
night after a long illness of paraly-
sia. aged fifty seven years. lie Is sur
vivcd By one sister
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-14
STRANGE CRAFT AT NEW YORK
Arrival Of scotch steam rrnwlcr Blown
Out Of Her Course.

New York, March ia ilshins
boat like those which the Russian
warships fred upon OF the Doggel
bank is at anchor in New York har-
Dor to-day. surprising sight to the
old salts along the water front She
is the steam trawler Couuct, OF Aber-
deem. Scotland, brought across tile At
lnntic rs the result OF Il series OF ac-
cidents.
caught in northeast storm with Il
temperature 20 degrees below zero
which froze up her wet gear BY the
time she had been thawcd out and got
under control she was So far out OF her
course that Captain Craig decided to
head for New York She is the first Of
her kind ever seen here. and her high
bows, strange gear, lofty pilot house
amidslips and long engine house. drew
4 continual crowd of longshorcncn ana
schmcn 10 her dock. She has big
eaten aboard
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-14
HOME MADE RECIPES
FOR BEAUTY SEEKERS

FOR = CHARMING coNPLExIoN-
~ make an inexpensive lotion TINT
a muddy ~ sallow. complexion. dis
solve four ounces OF spurmax In one
half pint hot water; then add two tea
spoonfnls glycerine; This is, much bet
the skin longer and does not give that
artificial, painted look. For removing
that shiny, sallow look j, IS splendid
youthful appearance. This lotion is a
sure remedy for tan freclsles, and nm
ennaled as q com 3rds;I, neautiher
truly beautiful complexion and appear
charming and energetic. It is very
necessary that the blood he free from
those Impurities which cause sallow-
ness, pimples and Il drowsy. tired feel
ing. Here Is a simple, old fashioned
remedy that makes an excellent blood
ounce Of kardenc and one-half cup of
sugar In one-half pint alcohol: then
add hot water TO make ful quart
Take q Tablespoonful before each meal
properties of this tonic Will soon be
evident. It is fine for. restoring lost
appetite and toning up the system from
blood medicine II is excellent.
TO REMOVE sUPERFLUoUs HAIR
Many women have learned by bitter
causes them to grow in thicker and
darker. Powdered dclatone is the bes'
thing to use. Get IN ounce Of delatonc
at the drug store and mix enough DOW
der with a little water TO make a thick
haste Spread on the hairy surface and
let remain two or three minutes; then
r,ih off and wash tho surface. and YOU
will find the hairs are gone. Delatonc
is n trine expensive. but It is reliable,
and seldom requires second applca-
ton.
TOO fat and even feel discouraged after
using other remedies without result
Try this one 1t Is harmless and has
their former shape1y, slender figures.
dissolve four ounces Of painotis in / y
pints hoi water: when cool strain and
Avoid rich foods. and YOU will got en-
cclIcnt results from this remedy With
out having to starve yourself. Yon
Will be more than pleased To see how
,n,;cbs,{f will .le1p VOL 1850 ~ ffF.4 s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-14
Ccncru, Wont Dcp,c. II.

Washington, -. c.. March lS--Gcn
oral Wood to-day dericd that tho Was
Department has nrdn'cd or was con
icnpiatinS ordering I,orc troops 10 the
south. This statement WAS made be-
cause Of persistent rum6rS that another
division OF s0.oon men WAS about Ia
be assembled on the border.
II is tho intention OF The War DC
pariment, il developed to-day, TO
change from time TO time tic general
officers now in command Of the troops
mohilizinS in tho South in order that
tile whole stan Of officers OF the army
may pc given an opportunity 10 as
sumo field command Of large bodies Of
soldiers. The officers OF the organized
militia Will be attached 10 the officers
of the regular army OF equal grade FOR
purposes OF instruction.
General Wood also denied that there
WAS Intention as had been reported. Of
sending TWO cavalry regiments from
San Antonio TO the borde, line. lie said
The actual patrol OF the frontier would
not lie increased at the present time.
and that the cavalry which is as
scmhlinE as par, OF the division at
san Antonio would not be detached
from the camp.
The manocuvrc division il is said
~ the War Department. will be main
tanned in the south until we'll into the
summer