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Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
ALDERMEN
Do BUSINESS
City Dads Meet and
Transact Much NUM-
CipaI Business

City council met last night in regu-
lar session. All members of the
board were present.
The petitions of the following iirms
for renewal of retail liquor licenses
were upon petition granted; A. j.
Chitwood, Casad & Co., Jacob Doll,
John Kellenberger, Gilbert & ill,
Link e. Co., NJ. Lopez & Co., James
Gallery, Van Brimmer & King, Chav-
ez & Salazar, Griggs e. Co, =. la
kino, d. E. Kight, John Bedino, John
Sategna, Bernard Edelman, Martin
Verce, R. Phillips, George Kosach-
Bessie Rivers, malt liquor license. b.
Kern, who has for many years been
a retail liquor dealer, has gone out
of business. In addition to the above
named licenses, Stroble and Hutchin-
son were granted six pool table Ii
censes; N. F. Cooke, one pool table,
W. w. Bay, express; Coder & Lang
ley, livery, and Joseph Green, plumb
er's license.
The monthly reports of officers were
submitted but not read as they are
embodied in annual reports.
The annual report of the city 'reas-
uIer, clerk, water and sewer super
intendent, police magistrate, city at
torney, city engineer, street super
visor, auditor and chief of the fire
department were submitted, read and
ordered placed on file. These reports
will appear in The Herald, in sec
tions, commencing today.
Father Callahan appeared before
the board in behalf of the citizens who
desired to build cement sidewalks but
felt unable to do so on account of
the exorbitant charges for surveying.
He recommended in order to encour-
age the work special low rate OF
charge be made when all property
owners in the block agreed to have
cement walks constructed. Upon mo-
ton of Alderman Logan the council
agreed to have the surveying expense
done at the expense of the city when
all the owners of property in block
thirteen lots-promised to have the
walks built. The cost will not exceed
$3.50 while to the individual own
ers it would amount to $65.
David Ramsay entered complaint
against the contractors for the ligh'
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04

"A party of seven members of Bo-
nita lodge No. 8, Knights of Pythias
arrived last evening from Farming
ton, to attend the initiation cere-
monies of the local organization. The
gentlemen returned home this morn.
ing. The list included James A
Pierce, s. R. Rice, H. R. Elliott, Geo
Doak, DR.. Geo. R. Greene, E. B
Holmes and N. 7. Bowman. They all
reported splendid time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04

NJ. D. Boardman, 573 W. Main ST.,
Helena, Mont, gives an interesting
account of his improved health
through the use of Foley Kidney Pills.
After giving detailed account of his
case, he says, 81 am almost 79 years
old and have spent hundreds of dol
lars for medicines, but find that have
received more benefit from Foley Kid
ney Pills, than from all other medi-
cines. Further particulars sent on
request" For sale by all druggists
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
TITANIC SOON TO
TAKE MAIDEN TRIP

LONDON, April 3.-The gigantic
new steamship Titanic of the White
Star line arrived today at Southamp-
ton from the yards Of her builders
at Belfast. She is to be made ready
for her maiden trip across the At
lantic, the start of which is sched-
uled for Wednesday Of next week.
The Titanic is sister ship of the
Olympic. She is $50 feet long and
has displacement of 10000 tons. The
travelling list on the big ship will
have 600 names on its first class roll,
in addition to 500 second class and
1000 third-class passengers. To this
will be added the crew of 300, max
ing total floating population of
nearly 1000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
.n.e 49, HISTORICAL AN=
VAL HISTORY sociErr

coi-r SSsofH the
sod on his curbing when the holes for
the new light poles were dug. Man
ager Clay stated he greatly regretted
this had occurred. The surface of the
lawn will be restored at once to its
original condition. He added if fur
ther complaints of this nature were
entered he desired them to be report.
ed to the light company at once and
they will be given immediate atten-
ton.
Chairman Owen of the health and
police committee reported the scarlet
fever patient was recovering rapidly
The nurse who received IS per day
for his services has been relieved by
one who receives $3.50.
Alderman Meuser of the city hall
and Jail committee reported the steel
fixtures for the vault had been in
stalled and had been found very sat
isfactory by City Clerk Wilson.
Manager Clay of the Durango Gas
and Electric company appeared be-
fore the board and requested fifteen
days extension of time to install and
put in operation the new arc lights.
On account of the extremely bad
weather during March this work was
delayed. The extension was granted
The matter of lighting the town clock
was left for consideration until the
next regular meeting.
Bills amounting to $4,000 were read
and approved. The bill of F. R. Lake
for repairing broken hydrant was
left to the claims committee for in
vestigation.
By resolution S7,20206 from the
general fund, $50 from the cemetery
fund were transferred to the emer-
gency fund.
The clerk produced final proofs of
publication Of ordinance Nos. 507 and
sos.
Ordinance No. 500, an ordinance
which provides for the sale and dis
tribution Of water outside the cor
porate limits, was adopted.
BY resolution the clerk was in
structed to cast the vote of the coun-
Gil for all present incumbents Of ap-
pointive officers for the ensuing year
or until such time as the commits
sion government becomes operative.
The salaries are to remain the same
The matter of bonding both the cleo
tive and appointive officers was left
to the finance committee.
City Attorney Moody was instruct
ed to proceed at once to secure title
to the Durango reservoir site.
The street Commissioner was in
structed to tear out at his earliest
convenience all defective sidewalks
that have been condemned. ~
Mayor Hood was authorized to sell
$4,000 in sidewalk improvement bonds,
the proceeds of said sale to be used
to reimburse city for money expend-
ed in the improvement district for
surveying, printing, etc.
The printing committee was in
structed to ask for printing bids. The
clerk was instructed to advertise for
coal and lumber bids.
All business for the session having
been transacted an adjournment was
taken until the next regular meeting.
April 16, at 7:30.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
TO BE TRIED FOR MURDER

WATERLOO, Ia, April 3.-Consid
cradle interest is manifested in the
case Of J. T. McCaskill, who is to b.
placed on trial here tomorrow for ths
alleged murder Of Henry Phillips, 3
wealthy farmer. The killing is sait
to have resulted from dispute be
tween the two men over sewing ma
chine. McCaskill has never denied th'
killing Of Phillips, but declares he act
Cd In self defense.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The commissioners ase- -hsssk~Allow-
ing claims against the county, Today
The contractors on the Bondad
bridge are making steady progress
They have reached bed rock with all
abutments and piers completed with
steel piling that was driven through
One span that was carried away in
the flood was recovered and replaced
When finished the bridge will be one
of the strongest in the county. This
afternoon the commissioners inspect
ed the county Jail.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
MINERS OF UNITED KINGDOM
VOTE TO REMAIN OUT
Western Press.

Western Press.
LONDON, April 2.-All the min
ers in the northern counties of Eng.
land and portion OF those in Scot
land have followed the belligerent lead
OF the miners Of Lancashire and de-
elared against resumption of work
in The pits until the minimum rates
OF wages shall have been definitely
ayed This viii show majority Of
the miners in the United Kingdom are
III favor of continuing the strike, but
II Is expected the federation will, nsy.
thelcss, declare that 1t shall be ter
ninnted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04

Hr. MCGOWAN. 1918 w. Second St.
Little Rock, Ark, says, 81 suffered
with severe pains across my back and
the kidney action was irregular and
very painful. After taking Foley Kid
ney Pills for few days the pain
left my back and the kidneys became
normal. can gladly recommend Fo-
ley Kidney Pills for know they help
ed me-" For sale by all druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04

TO STRIKE

Western Press.
NEW YORK, April 2.-Officials of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers announced today that ballot
ing Of the engineers of fifty eastern
railroads, to determine whether en3i-
neers will strike if necessary TO sup
port their demands for increased
wages. is proceeding rapidly and thot
the ballots received SO far indicate
the men are in favor Of the strike.
The wage demands have been refused
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04

Attorney Jas. A. Pulliam was ta-
ken i'll suddenly this morning, while
attending to his duties as county at
torney, and was removed to his home
in carriage. DR.. Haggart was call
ed and accompanied Mr. Pulliam home.
The attack of faintness and dizziucss
was said to be due to severe case
of stomach trouble. Mr.. Pulliam is
much better this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT HIMSELF

Yesterday afternoon Gus Rainey Of
Lebanon was brought to the Mercy
hospital for treatment of a wound
made by bullet from .32 caliber
pistol. 1t seems that he and young
man by the name of Reed Tbs were
playing with the pistol which was nc
cidentally discharged, the ball enter
ing the right lung. The paticrt is
said to be in good condition as we
60 TO press.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04

wins IN Wis.
Badger State Stands by
Her favOrite Son and
Gives Clark a
Black fye
Western Press.

Western Press.
MILWAUKEE,, wssxApril a.---The
'ret,frns Of wisconsihs fifst presiden-
tial primary election, which was held
yesterday, while far from being COM
plete, show Senator La Toilette has
big lead over President Taft on
the Republican ticket and that Wood
row Wilson is likely winner over
Champ Clark.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
INSURGENTS
IN CHICAGO
Teddy" and woody
Will Invade Illinois This
Week in Search Of
Stand Pat ScaIps
Western Press.

" 'FN7NVIII TGs8s
CHICAGO, April 3.-Both Theo-
dore Roosevelt and Governor Wood.
row Wilson will invade Illinois this
week in quest of votes at the pref
erential presidential primary to be
held on April 8. Colonel Roosevelt
VIII enter the state on Saturday morn
ing and viii proceed at once to open
his campaign. Governor Wilson will
arrive in Chicago Friday morning and
VIII leave Immediately after, speak
ing, during the day, at Joliet, Ponti-
ac, bloomington, Lincoln and Spring.
field.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
OFFICIALS
REPORT
Departments Make An
nua| Report Of City's
Governmental
Affairs
POLICE MAGISTRATES REPORT

POLICE MAGISIKAlES REfORl
Durango, Colo, April /, 1912.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council of the City of Durango,
Colo.
Gentlemen:
! respectfully submit the following
report of the working of the police
court of the city of Durango, Colo,
for the fiscal year ending March 81,
1912:
The total revenues, in fines assessed
and collected, for the year, amount
ed to $1,219.5O, which amount has
been turned over to the city treas
urer, receipts for which will be found
attached to the police docket.
Two hundred and eighty-one arrests
were made, 1870 of which were tech
nical arrests" only. Of the number
arrested 24O paid fines, go were com
mitted to jail, eight cases discharged,
four minors turned over to county
court, this court having no jurisdic-
ton over same.
One case was appealed to the coun-
ty court, trial of which has not yet
taken place in said court, therefore
no report can be made on the result
of the appeal.
In closing, / wish to thank the
honorable mayor and members of the
city council and the other appointive
and elective officers for the courte
sizes extended to me during the past
year.
Respectfully submitted,
B. F. HOUX,
Police Magistrate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
Western Press.

Austin, Pa, April 3.--Terror struck
into the hearts Of the people Of this
icvaated valley early today when the
water began to pour over the spill
way Of the dam owned by the Bay
less Pulp and Paper company, two
miles above town. In great alarm n
majority Of the 900 citizens who have
remained here since the disaster Of
Sept. 80 last. which cost eighty lives,
flocked to the hills in pouring rain.
The volume o. water behind the dam
Is estimated at hundred million
gallons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
|S|LVFRT0N
DEMOCRATIC
Republicans Capture Only
One Place on Entire
Ticket. Majorities
All Cut Down
Special to The Herald.

special to The Herald.
Silverton, Colo, April 3.-The cleo
ton here passed off quietly and was,
of course, Democratic victory, Rob
o. Pearson was the only Republican
elected. The Democratic candidate for
mayor, B. B. Allen, was elected by
twenty-seven votes. Last election he
won by almost 250 votes. w. H.
Crocker, his Republican opponent,
made magnificent race and lost only
because the solid tenderloin element
was for Allen.
The vote for trustees was us fol-
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The funeral of Adolf Gustafson will
take place tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock from the chapel Of the Good
man undsrtaktng csmpapy j,
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04
Western Press.

OMAHA, Neb-, April 3.-The rail-
road blockade of all Pacific coast
trains on the Union Pacific is broken
and the road has succeeded in closing
the gap in its lines caused by the
floods in the Platte and Elkhorn riv-
ers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04

President Ward of the Boston Ma
tionals will perhaps take his Braves
to Bermuda for 1915 training.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04

Continued OF pare 4
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-04

Durango, CoIo., AprII 7, IVIA'
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council of the City of Durango,
Colo.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14
When Neptune
Interfered
By R. S. PHILLIPS

(Copysieht ma b Associated Ntssasy PssA)
Ames rowed with angry vigor.
reaching the island in record time.
The little nag. huttering gaiIy where
her finger had tied it. irritated him,
and he put out . hasty hand.
You need not dishonor old Glory
because you are angry with mel"
The words were like water on hot
iron. whetting his anger.
Il did not expect to md you
here"
Il came for the same reason-and
l came first. / have been here more
than two hours"
Prior possession and an invitation
to vacate present surroundings were
voiced BY the trite phrases. Ames
glanced at her quickly. and anger
famed more potently. She was 90
alluringly beautiful. here in the glare
OF autumn sunshine and turbulent
sea, bringing homo the knowledge
that 1t was genuine loveliness. not
an eject Of shaded lights and At.
tractive gowning.
You do not own this island" he
protested. stubbornly.
SHOW your Decd" she retorted.
coldly. This island was flung up by
the sea. and have never heard Of
any one disputing the claim Of the
waters. Perhaps mine was an appeal
to chivalrous courtesy that does not
exist-in you at least"
Crimson touched the healthy bronze
OF his cheeks. Look here, Trix. |
didn't come here to continue our
quarrel"
which implies that l did. didn't
dream you were coming here. OF all
places. However. 1t is large enough.
But am going back. The tide will
be coming In soon. and that shrinks
the area"
The slender white figure vanished
out OF the line Of present vision, and
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

Ames did not turn to look after her.
A recently returned betrothal ring
forbade active interest.
After an adequate interval of wait.
ing he strolled toward the other
beach. When he raised moody eyes
from the pebble he was kicking Iazily
they encountered a white figure sil.
h0uetted against the blue. Far out
on the water canoe rocked provOk.
ingly.
Not fastened properly" he Oh.
served. Girls are apt to be care.
less about such details. You must
let me take you back to the hotel.
Miss West"
Her smile was icily sweet. when
you do 60. you might tell MIR. Ham.
mond I am here and want him to
come for me-"
Under the goad of Hammond's
name ut had decorated Miss Vests
dancing program many times last
Al0nkI NO OCNoMC VCoCucut.
you are going back with me-"
Il am going back with whom I
please-or stay here Indefinitely, -
was the decided answer.
She looked 90 small and dainty. to
be cared for tenderly instead OF hurl-
Ing defiance. Ames smiled sadly Hut
the returned ring also forbade pro-
longed contention. He bowed grave
" and left her.
The tide was coming In. Milo
whitecaps on the bay attested this.
But II seemed marvellous that any
trick Of the tide could have brought
. canoe to the right about In such q
short time. Then came acute realila-
ton. It was his canoe.
A quick solution Of this problem
vas necessary. The shore was beyond
swimming distance. Only he and TriI
West frequented this tiny strip Of sun
swept land. cast up By an ocean vol
cano In Idle sport. II would be cold
when the September sun hac van
isAsd. Her gown was summer white,
the waist nlmy. Ruefully he reflected
that . thin serge coat Afforded little
protection against chilling breezes.
Consultation being imperative, he
went grimly back to the other shore.
NY canoe has gone. too" be ven
turod.
Not fastened properly" was the
ephinx-liks reply.
But Miss West, this Ii serious.
There 10 no time for clubbing We
are maroonsa On this little island"
I expected 70 BE-" came the calm
answer. But she shivered slightly.
And 10 knew that che vas troubled.
Y0u must take my coat" be said,
gently pIaelng It about her shoulders.
Ie wa0 shaken OF impatiently.
7 have not asked your assistance.
You must have II Trix. You are
0oet3Ag called. And you must tHk
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14
SMILES, VIRTUE AND GULL
Smart Young Man Of Big Business IA,
No Personality or Soul,
Says Writer.

Modernity has bred kind of person
who is equivalent to that virtuous vii.
lage boy Of pious reading appreciated
SO affectionately by the Sun in q re-
cent Renaissance. mean the bright
young man OF big business. lie Is the
"grocer's boy" Of these large times
faithful. indefatigable. cheerful, clever
sociable. pleasant. tedious. He 10 for.
ever on time or ahead Of time. His
elders by one generation have some
what Of a military silence, will ant
poise about them. FOrbidding they
are; they can frown. A certain con
tempt 10 their pride. But tho bright,
rising young man Of big business IL
chiefly smiles. virtue and really guile.
He 10 conservative In bic 10s, which
means that he IL . knave: worse, IN
deed, than the fool who 10 radical In
bis age.
] detest that smart young man Of
big business. He has no personality
whatever, no soul. He 10 bred Of ~
TEN and method and science, oil Of
which shrewd things we're invented BY
his savage elders to keep those In.
ferior ones down. But now the ris
Ing young men are bringing every
slavish characteristic up with them
Into power. I can see what 10 going
to happen to them. Those trade union
bludeonists will smash much Of the
pretty mechanics on the predominant
Just now In capital The humans have
personality 1t any rate.
A wiser state would zee to II that
Ito universities bred gentlemen for
leisure. shrewd men for activity and
powerfully willsd masters for power.
That thin and base ideal emciency 10
Matching . race Of simpletons. r
h New York Sun.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14
Ferelvlne Spirit.

Tommy, who has . quick temper
got mad It his seven-year-old play
mate. Katherine. the other day. called
her name and went homo. That nigh,
katAefineis mother saw her laborious.
" printing something In Q note book.
What are you doing. Kathsrine?" che
esked. tn writing down every tine
tommy Osts mad 1t ~" was IL 70.
ply. and when hs Aas not mad
twelve q 1fteen tlnee n up1ae =
sst aaA at hin"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-14

over the situation. Look at the tide.
| have never seen it 30 aggressive"
Another fact intruded suddenly. 1t
was not only in the tide. Usually
high and dry places on the small mar
gin of shore were being submerged.
The island was sinking!
Out of the shining white caps
bobbed her canoe, the infiux Of water
bringing it gradually nearer. 1t was
their only hope. He kicked on his
light shoes and went gamely out to
capture 1t.
Bob! Oh. Bob! Come back! You
will be drowned"
Every muscle tense, the girl raced
to the edge of the encroaching waves.
Then the reason OF this apparent
madness came like . binding fash.
The waters were coming to claim
their own!
IT'S all my fault-mine," she
whispered. with q dry sob. III l
hadn't been 30 stubborn and foolish
he would have managed long ago."
Aeons. apparently. she stood strain.
Ing her eyes into the dazzle Of the
sunset. while q determined swimmer
drew nearer and nearer the elusive
canoe. When he finally grasped it..
an ardent cheer rose to her lips.
Closer came the crawling death. but
that was not in her mind. How pretty.
how trifling. was the slight misun-
Outstanding that loomed SO large an
hour ago.
The breeze had freshened 60 much
1t was not possible for Ames. ex.
pert canoeist that he was, to gain the
dry interior Of his rocking captive
But fortune favored-now he was
swimming with the tide. When he
dared waste strength on q shore.
ward glance he saw the girl waving
hts coat with gcy encouragement. She
was standing beside the lone tree the
island boosted. The waters had risen
perilOusly far. Ames forced strength
into his waning stroke.
Eager hands met his, and together,
without loss Of time or words, they
rushed the canoe to the other shore,
where they would not have to hight
the tide. The tiny tree was all afoam.
"Splendidly done, Bob"
Her voice was full Of courage. Not
q trace Of the tears Ames had feared
to see dimmed her eyes.
The next few moments marked des.
psrate effort. Some fiend seemed to
be struggling to draw the frail canoe
back to destruction. But It fought
with youth and youths ardent desire
to live. As the small craft sped out
beyond the danger line. the rose glory
Of dying sun touched sea and sky.
Look" cried the girl suddenly.
"Our island! The island we loved.
1t is gone!"
Ames turned the canoe a tribe and
looked back. Only the tiny tree
showed bravely above the wash OF
water. Then he looked at the girl
Somehow the fact that her eyes were
shining with tears did not trouble
him now. On both faces was the sol.
emn awe Of those who have faced
death and live to remember.
He put out his hand. The gesture
held an Infinite meaning. beyond oil
Loves honeyed phrases.
"Trix. you've got to marry me
After this. ! cannot live without you"
A rainbow smile eclipsed the tears
With due regard for the dangers they
had passed. she laid small. confident
fingers In bis broad palm.
The dificulty. Bob. oh. Bob. Oar
ling!-the difficulty would be to keer
me from marrying you." she replied.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-26
Thursday, September 26, 1912.
IRON AND STEEL AT HIGH TIDE.

is high tide the and business
the present
bres produce authority
NAT orders
e trade during the
locomotives eQued o ordered ny
railroad
NTH big ahead OF
rushing
business has of
No the
Ohio the
business In
1000
the production OF tube
ioa mills
harry the finished products say
korkmen OF
10 full
htons political
lcivity in iron and see could not be stronger
Why a
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