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The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1911-03-25
Hanna Bros.
F r E E. !
A Beautiful Diamond Ring
"Value $50" Absolutely Free

We have received from Reiger, of Cal
ifornia, 100000 thirty thousand sweet pea
seeds which we are giving away to the ladies
of Colville and vicinity, and the one growing
and presenting to our store the most beautiful
bouquet, grown from these seeds, on August
IL, 1911, will receive beautiful diamond
ring. Aside from this we will give fine Art
Picture FRAMED" for the bouquet showing
the greatest variety of colors; for the largest
bouquet, a large Post Card Album and for
the longest stems pound box of Ramer's
Delicious Chocolate Creams
The prizes will be awarded by three
competent and thoroughly reliable judges.
Call and get your package of seeds before
they are all gone.
Colville Drug Co.
DR.. L. A. Kerr, Mgr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
A wELL.EARNEp VACATION.

Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Thornton of the
Upper Florida vent out on the east
ern this morning to Fort Collins where
the farmers short course is in ses,
sion. Mrs. Thornton said even If the
session was about over, she would en-
JOY visiting the agricultural college
and was sure she would find many
things to interest her. and could also
learn something new. She was par.
ticularly anxious to learn how to
score butter" Anyone who has ever
tried the delicious butter sent Out
every ten days from the Thornton
ranch will wonder how 1t could be
improved Still we have noticed tha,
it is always the persons who are real
ly efficient in their respective lines
who are on the qui yive for oppor
tunities for improvement. This Is
Mrs. Thornton's first trip to Denver
for twenty-five years
Mr. Thornton is also a delegate to
the good roads convention In Den
yer, and will attend the live stock
show next week. AS promnen,
breeder of blooded stock, he is look
ing forward to the exhibits with 9
great deal of interest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
PREFERRED TO WALK.

George N. Raymond. who was one
of the delegates leaving this morn
ing for Denver to attend the good
roads convention, didn't go. 1t wasn't
Mr.. Raymond's fault. He waited up
at the Hermosa platform good and
plenty, and thinking the train was
late, walked part way down the track
just to keep up good circulation,
which Is no more than one would ex-
pect of an old newspaper man.
1t was pretty hard travelling, but
after getting a good start. there was
nothing else to do but keep on 60
ing, and Mr.. Raymond did it. He
reached Trimble shortly before noon,
after strenuous trip. No one there
could give him any satisfaction as
to the whereabouts OF the lost train,
as telephone connection was cut Off.
1t was not until noon that Mr.. Ray
mond found out what was the matter
with that train that didn't arrive.
Then he called up The Herald. We
told him.
We don't want to toot, but like
the illustrious George, we cannot tell
lie" We beg to call the attention
of the public to the fact that there is
no shopworn goods in this informa
tion bureau. We furnish our readers
with fine line Of everythlng-you-
wantto-know. each afternoon, the
newest on the market, and cheap. If
there is anything you don't see, ask
for 1t! P. We said we couldn't
tell one lie and say what we wished
to convey. and we have proved 1t.
1t took at least three!
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
TWO sENAToRsHlPs TO FILL

CHARLESTON. w. Va. Jan, H.
The spirited contest among the
Democratic leaders OF West Virginia
for the two seats in the United States
senate promises to make the legis.
lative session which began here today
one of the most interesting In many
years. In addition to choosing a
successor to senator Nathan b. Scott,
whose term will expire next March.
the legislature is called upon to
choose another senator to fill the seat
made vacant by the death OF Sen
ator Stephen b. Elkins.
The interest is increased by the
vast amount of uncertainty that at
tends the result of the contests. The
Democratic victor In November was
something of a surprise and the sen
atorial aspirants for Scott's seat were
obliged to enter the race on short
notice. with little time to perfect their
organizations and plans for cam
paigns. The death of Senator Elkins
one week before the legislature con
vened. making 1t necessary to elect
two senators instead OF one. added
to the complications OF the situation.
There are more than half dozen
candidates for the togas and nearly
all Of them are conducting active cam
paigns. With the organization OF the
Legislature 1t is predicted that com
bzinations among the candidates are
likely to be effected and that event,i.
ally the field will narrow down to three
or four entries.
The prominent candidates include
Clarence w. Watson. wealthy Fair
mont coal operator; Col. John j. Nc
Graw. for many years Democratic ma.
tlonal committeeman for West Virgin
ia; John j. Cornwell, an editor OF
Romney; Colonel w. E. Chiffon OF
Charleston; Lawrence Tierney, coal
operator of Bluefield, and Andrew Ed
miston OF Weston. Judge Lewis Tav-
enner of Parkersburg. Judge II. Miller
Of Hinton and one or two others also
have been mentioned. but these are
not expected to figure prominently in
tn contest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
big TIM IS
FOR WOMEN
The Bowery Senator Is.
pOueS the Cause of
Suffragette

NEW YORK, Jan. 11.If Richard Bar.
ry, the magazine writer. whose attack
on woman suffrage and the women
voters OF Colorado. ruffled the feel
ings OF suffragettes. wants to 'go to
the mat" on the question. Big Tim
Sullivan. the Bowery senator, will ac.
commodate him.
The discovery today of champion
in Big Tim tended somewhat to al.
lay the wrath of the suffragettes. but
they are still hunting Cor that man
Barry" and If Mrs. o. ii. =. Belmont,
Rev. Anna Shaw. Inez Milholland. or
any of the other militants meet him,
something is likely to be said, and
possibly done. that would 20 well in
vaudeville. :,
Sullivan's whole philosophy on the
suffrage question is ep. .mized in the
following: II man is the mighty
affair he thinks he is, why should he
be afraid OF political competition by
the women. If he is not such a
mighty affair then 1t is time he step.
ped down and gave the women 4
chance to show what they can do In
politics. This man Barry doesn't know
what he is talking about. Woman suf-
frage has been success In the states
In which 1t has bee ntried."
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
OLESON- BRIGGS.

Yesterday evening at 7:3O at the
parsonage of the NJ. f. church (South)
Rev. L. w. Gunby performed the cere-
mony which united in marriage, Mr.
Frederick e. Oleson, and Miss Huldah
Marie Briggs both of Durango.
The wedding was very quiet, on
account of the recent ueath in the
family of the bride, only immediate
relatives being present. Mr.. and Mrs
Oleson will make their home in Du
range, and expect to go to house
keeping shortly.
Both of the contracting parties are
well known in Durango. ...e groom
is young man of excellent habits
energetic and industrious. He is an
employe of the Durango uas & Elec
trio company, also has charge of the
Electra Sporting club.
His bride is a pleasant and attrac
tive girl of domestic tastes who should
in our judgment, be able to do hei
full share in making a happy home
We, in common with other friends In
La Plata county, extend congratula
tions to Mr.. and Mrs. Oleson and wish
them happy and successful future.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
DIE IN THE
FLAMES
Six Lives Lost in a Fire
---haIf Million
Loss

CINCINNATI, o., Jan. 11.-Six bod
les are believed today to be buried
in the ruins of the seven-story gran
lite building, occupied by the Cham.
ber OF Commerce, Fourth and Vine
streets. which was destroyed by fire
at o'clock last night with loss
OF over one-half million dollars. Six.
teen fremen and spectatores were In.
tured during the fire, which was mark
ed by two violent explosions, believed
to have been from gas. Windows in
the lower part of the Fourth street
side and on the Baker alley side
of the famous old Barnett house were
shattered by the explosion. Guests
were panic-stricken. Explosion fol
lowed the crash of the roof of the
great building. carrying with 1t the
two upper stories which hung by
girders from roof supports.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
STANDARD
OIL IN COURT
Rockefeller Making Des.
perate Fight For Life
Of Corporation

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE
Standard Oil company OF New Jersey.
the Rockefeller holding company, to-
DAY began Its fight for life before the
supreme court of the United States
anu pleaded not guilty to the govern
ment's charge OF being the most co.
lossal monopoly in the country and
through its costly legal representa-.
tives entered into final battle for
the preservation OF its corporate ex-
istence. The argument In the Stand
ard Oil case today Is the cul.Gina-
tion of n long and hard fought legal
battle. II marks the submission to
the highest court OF the biggest trust
busting suit ever undertaken by tho
government, and one that has been
waged by the highest priced legal tai.
ent obtainable. 1t is aimed at the dis
solution OF the most gigantic octopus
OF our business and industrial world.
and personally names the worlds rich
est man. 1t has been. all things con
sidered, probably the most costly liti-
CATION in which the government was
ever involved. Attorney General Wick
ersham in his argument on the same
case last year before the court de-
clarsd the Standard Oil suit probably
the most important one ever before
the supreme court.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
DENVER, VIA PAGosA SPRINGS
AND ALAMOSA.

Last night about 4:30, the new line
which the Colorado Telephone com
pany is constructing between Pagosa
Springs and Alamosa was completed,
the section of line between Durango
and Pagosa Springs being finished
some time ago. I ais makes a through
connection with Denver and ensures
excellent service. as the former round
about route with its several relays
made it impogsib at times to hear
distinctly.
AS celebration Of the happy event.
and also to set before the talking
public the advantages of the present
new line. Manager C. T. Hopkins an
nounced yesterday that Thursday Ito
morrow service would be free to sub.
scribers to any point between Durango
and Alamosa.
The storm OF last night has been
the cause OF SO much trouble that II
was no surprise to learn that the
new line has been put out of commits
sion. between Pagosa Springs and Ala
mosa. Manager Hopkins hopes to
have 1t repaired by this evening, but
in case 1t is not, will arrange for a
free service day in the near future.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
THE NEW BOARD.

On yesterday the new board Of
county commissioners met and or
ganized by electlng Iienry Scouton
chairman and A. l.. Barr vice chair
man.
James A. Pulliam was appointed
county attorney and DIR. McEwen WAS
named as county physician.
Samuel Campbell was given the y
sition of janitor OF the court hove
for the coming year.
The Royal Coal e. Coke company
was given the contract to furnish coal
for the county and the drug contract
was divided equally between S. G.
Wall and j. l.. Parsons.
Charles Fleck was given contract
to feed the lodge jurors.
The publishing of county legals was
let to the Bayfield, Blade.
The Out West Printing company OF
Colorado Springs was given the con
tract for legal blanks.
The Automatic Printing company
was given contract for stationery and
supplies.
Not Durango paper was given
look In. he Herald. of course, could
expect nothing when contracts are
being awarded by board consisting
OF majority of Democrats, but it was
at least entitled to consideration by
Commissioner Barr who, so good and
reliable men tell us. was elected by
the efforts made by The Herald In his
behalf and he should have gone on
record as giving the paper at least .
complimentary vote. BY his failure
to do 30 he has proven to all that
he Is base migrate and that when
The Herald gave him its ardent sup
port It was merely casting its pearls
before swine. II for no other reason
than for the. convenience of the con-
stltuents OF the members Of the board
the printing OF legal publications
should have been let to one Of tho
city papers instead OF to an obscure
little weekly published In an inland
town twenty miles distant from the
county seat.
Anything wrong about that propo-
sition?
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
ENTHUSIASM
GROWS IN
H[RALD'S
CONTEST
The Herald Gift Contest
Promises a Grand
Thing to All Who
Participate

The friends of pop, ID. young la
dies ~ beginning to send in nomi-
nations and all looks very promising
to the candidates in the Herald's Gift
Contest. One never realizes the num-
ber OF friends she has until a contest
for their popularity Is progressing.
There is still room for more con.
testants and the one who has the most
distinction in her community is the
one who will win the GRAND PRIZE
with little effort on her part.
Those who still have friend whom
they should rejoice in seeing her win
piano, don't hesitate to send in her
name at once, for the sooner one is
nominated. the better the chance is
for her success.
Get in today. and you will see how
rapidly the votes will be cast for you
and what little effort is necessary for
you to wi.
The numerous prizes offered are In
valuable to the ambitious young won,
an and all have the same chance OF re.
ceiving one.
Call the manager OF the Contest De
partment for complete information.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
MISS YOUR PAPER?

As one of the carriers OF the daily
Herald was taken quite i'll last Satur-
day 1t became necessary to put a new
carrier on the route and some few
complaints have been made that pa
pers were not delivered. e regret
very much to have anything Hike
this occur and we are sure that the
carriers all try to do their best. Don
Green, the sick carrier. is one of our
best boys and we are glad to hear that
he will probably be back on his route
in few days. We will try to have
better service given and, as the new
boy should be more familiar with
the route by this time, we hope that
no more mistakes will occur.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
S[N.HUGHES
IS DEAD
US. Senator Hugh J. Nies
Today; Speer Ate, :. :
Vacant Place

DENVER, Colo. Jan. 1l.-Charles ].
Hughes Jr., junior United States sen
ator from Colorado. died at his home
at 1900 Grant street, shortly before
noon today after an illness of several
months. Members of the family and
his secretary, Guy LaCost, were WITH
him at the end. The senator was
conscious up to within few minutes
of his death.
News OF the fatal termination of
his illness spread rapidly throughout
the city. county and state official cir
cles and general sorrow was express
ed
returned from California and the Ha-
waiian islands after a futile effort
to regain his health. A general nerv-
Gus breakdown is responsible for his
death.
In the death of Senator Hughes,
Colorado loses one of Its most bril-
liant citizens and man OF great re
finement and OF tremendous ability
Hughes had for many years been a
striking figure in the political life
OF the state. he achieved his life's
ambition when he was elected United
States senator in 1900. he worked and
planned to definite ends, and when he
took his seat in the senate of the
United States he WAS Immediately
recognized as a power on the Demo
cratic side, Aside from his political
career Hughes had for many years
stood In the first rank of the lawyers
OF the west. He amassed a fortune
in the practice of his profession and
was one OF the ablest mining attor-
neys that the state has ever produced.
He was born in Kingston, Mo, Feb.
16, 1858. Graduated from Richmond
college, Missouri, in 1871 and studied
law at the University of Missouri in
1872 He married Lucy S. Menefee
in Richmond. Mo-, September, 1874.
Had been practicing law in Denver
since August, 1877. Was elected a
Democratic presidential elector In
1900, and was candidate for presi-
dental elector in 1904.
Already there are candidates for
his place in the senate, the most
formidable is Mayor Speer OF this
city.
The Legislature adjourned In a body
today In respect to the memory OF
Senator Hughes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12

ROUTED
InSurreCtOS Win in Slight
SkirnaSh- Sixteen
Are Killed

Ell PASO, Tex, Jan. l1.-Passen.
gers arriving here from the south to-
day state that a battle took place
between $50 federals under Lieuten-
ant Cervantes and party of insur-
rectors near Janos Sunday and that
the federals were routed with a loss
of sixteen killed. The troops were a
part of Robago's command which pass
ed through Juarez last Saturday. Cas-
tillas is said to be leading rs insur-
rectos toward Barbicada, which is the
near the Hearst ranch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
BOARD OF TRADE MEETING.

The Durango Board of Trade last
night held its annual election of nine
directors and the following named
members were chosen as the directo-
rate:
j. A. Clay
Edgar Buchanan
w. A. Stewart
j. ID. Adams
Frank Eldredge
DR.. A. l.. Davis
l.. c. Jakway
Chas II. Herr
Richard McCloud
After the election meeting was
held by the directors and members of
the board. Aldermen Morlock, Smith
and Turner, were present and filed
request that the petition for cleo
tioI to decide as to whether Durango
should have a commission form OF
city government, be withdraw. and
that an election be petitioned for to
be held on the same day as the
regular city election. The matter was
discussed and a committee consisting
of A. p. Camp, C. f. Herr and r. C..
Graden We're appointed and lnstru eted
to confer with the city officials to
arrange the matter.
Fourteen new members were ad-
mitted at the meeting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
FATE DEALS WITH MOB.

ROME, Jan. ia dispatch today
from Senershia says many persons
were injured there by the collapse
of the floor of the town hall, which
had been stormed by a mob seeking
the rescue of a woman named Donate,
who had slain her son with an AK
The mothers crime was due to her
belief that the son had murdered his
father and his wife on account OF
their opposition to his dissolute hab-
its and infidelity. The police imme
diately rushed the woman to the town
hall but the public rushed to her aid
They swept aside the police and
swarmed into the hall In such num-
bers that the floor gave way and pre-
cipitated the mob into the cellar. The
extent of the casualties has not been
been learned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
WORKING UNDER DIFFICULTIES

This issue of The Herald is got
out at the expense OF much labor and
vexation of spirit. The slide which
put the transmission line out Of com
mission also put the Herald machinery
on the bum and all the work OF get
ting out this Issue has been done in
the Democrats plant. this plant being
hooked up with the city light system
and consequently able to run.
We hope that by tomorrow we will
be back in shape to resume our regu-
lar work and ask you to excuse us
for whatever we may lack of being
up to grade today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
PALACE HOTEL CHANGES HANDS

This afternoon the deal was com
pleted by which the Palace hotel lease
was sold by j. e. Bradford to Charles
Bowman and Mrs. Marguerite Ward
both of Silverton. b. Glaser engineer
ed the transaction and the new own
ers took charge today. Consideration
unknown.
The management plan to conduct "a
first-class and up-to-date hotel and ex-
rect to furnish such accommodations
as will command the ready patronage
of the travelling public.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
CONFERENCE ON PLAY GROUNDS

BALTIMORE. Md, Jan. 1.-THE
RAY Ground institute for the middle
Atlantic states began three-day ses-
sion in this city today. Among those
on the program for addresses are Ed
ward w. Stiff OF New York. George Il.
Johnson of iPttsburg. E. B. DeGroot
of Chicago, DR.. Rebecca Stoneroad OF
Washington. and A. e. Carey of Wal
than. Mass.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
NO LIeHTs OR POWER.

The snow storm last night broke
one of the wires running from the
power plant at Tacoma to town, and
last night and this morning the lights
were out. Through another source the
company can furnish light to the city
tonight, but there is no power as yet
The broken wire carries the 500 volt
age furnished to The Herald office and
street cars. The Democrat being on
the light Circuit. has had power In
termittently since 80 this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
NORTHWESTERN SKATING CHAM.
PiONSHiP.

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 11-Many
OF the speediest men on the steel
blades are entered for the northwest
ern championships OF the Western
Skating association. which are to be
contested at the st. raul ball park
tomorrow and Friday. The events
will include the half mile. mile and
two mile championships. one mile
novice and junior championships
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
WOE FOR
WOMEN
n. Y. City Legislature
!, Aeainst Long
'2sss- "a,
''s'sssss;latpins

NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-New York
City will Join the list of cities which
have legislated against the long hat
pin IL the ordinance now before the
board of aldermen becomes a law.
The ordinance provides a fine of >.
for any woman whose hatpin, unless
suitably guardd, protrudes more than
half an inch from the crown or other
portion of the hat
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
WHICH,

When the lights went out last night.
did you retire early. or did you worry
along with the light Of candle as
our ancestors of George Washington's
day. or did you try to read by the
rays OF lamp? If you ask us, we
always hated the smell of coal oil.
and candle power-to one degree, is
too slow. even II romantic-so we
elected to sleep few extra hours.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
soUTo DAKOTA EDITORS.

PIERRE, s. D., Jan. 1.-THE South
Dakota Press association began its
annual midwinter meeting here today
in connection with a meeting OF the
Ben Franklin clubs Of the state. The
will continue through the remainder
OF the week
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
RESULTS OF
THE STORM
All Roads Blocked and
Power Lines Out of
Commission

The heavy storm of last night has
played general havoc with the trains
so that our communication with the
outside world is limited to one di-
rection, south. 4 .e Red Apple line
Is at present the only one that is
open, that train being reported on
time tonight.
Chmbres hill is blocked by the
snow, the train departing from Du-
range this morning returning from
Chama this afternoon at 3:15 and
reaching this city about o'clock.
Lizard Head is impossible at pres
ent on account of the snow, and the
Southern passenger was turned at
Dolores today, reaching Durango this
evening about on time.
AS suggested elsewhere in this pa.
per. the morning passenger from Sill.
verton failed to show, and as the
wires are down communication was
an lmpossibility for some time. A
stub was sent out from Durango this
morning about $50
Later, with great difficulty. 1t was
discovered that the passenger had not
left Sllverton. Last night there was
snow slide at mile post 49i. three
miles from Silverton. and the train is
being held until the track can be
cleared. Just before we go to press
the situation remains unchanged. The
wires are still down and no particu-
lars in regard to the size of the slide
or the time the road w. be open can
be obtained
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12

Harry Pyle. the hustling real es-
tate man from Dolores, was in Du-
range over night, passing through
to Denver. where he will take in the
good roads convention. and attend to
some personal business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12

Mrs. John Arlington is the guest of
her brother j. w. Jarvis and family
for a few days. before returning to
her home in Pennington. Mrs. Ar
rlngton is recovering from recent
operation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-12
NOTICE..

There will be a regular meeting OF
Sedgwick post, G. A. r., Thursday ey-
ening. Jan. ~. at 7 o'clock, for the
installation OF officers. The hall will
be open at o'clock to the public.
The program for the evening will
be as follows:
Welcome ......... Post Commander
Solo-"When 1ney Follow the Stars
and Stripes" ......... Mrs. Miles
"Tenting on the Old camp Grounds"
................... Mrs. Miles
''Bugle Calls. Band
The Star Spangled Banner" ....
................... Frank Stanley
Dixie. ..... Hanlin and STANLEY
When the Roll is Called up Y,i.
der ......... Hayden Quartet
when Johnny Comes Marching
Battle Hymn Of the Renublic"...
............ ............. Stanley
"Old Kentucky Home. ...........
.................. Hayden Quartet
Home. Sweet Home. ..........
............. Corrinne Morgan
All friends will be welcome.
JAS. L1vENGooD. Adj.