Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-21

Outside papers are speaking in
complimentary terms of the recent
ColoradoNew Mexico fair. :.
Tom Harper will answer to the dis
trict court for having put a ball
through Hartman's knuckle joint.
Do not vote for yellow dog If one
is on your ticket. Good, economical
administration OF affairs Is what you
want.
Make up you mind to elect Repub-
licans who are Republicans. and then
you'll know where to place the re-
sponslbllity.
r. J. McNutt, county Judge of San
Juan county. arrived from Silverton
this morning and is spending the day
in Durango.
Vote and work for Miss Young for
| county superintendent. The woman
| vote alone should elect her. She
merits your vote.
Just exercise a little business judg-
ment this fall. This will at least
result in minority representation on
the board of commissioners.
w. u. Kinney passed through from
Silverton this morning en- route TO
Boston, where he goes to consult with
members of the Gold King properties.
There seems to be general inclin-
alton throughout the state for a re-
turn to the good old days when Re-
publicans were In power in most of
the counties.
October 20 is the last day for reg
istration in country precincts unless
on oath of two registered voters, when
II may be done on Monday preceding
election day.
The attorneys all speak well of
Judge Pike, and this is good deal
10 say in favor of one who has filled
this office. Democrats should put
cross opposite his name.
Arapahoe county commissioners are
evidently deeper in the mire than
those of La Plata county. Printing
expenses are three times what they
were under Republican rule.
Tom Burlan is doing Pagosa Springs
having with him a fine line of samples
for mems and womens suits. Car
penter & Burlan are building up quite
a tine trade in the neighboring camps.
Tuesday before election is the day
in country precincts for correcting
and adding names to registration.
Monday before election. two vouchers
are required before name can be
placed on the list.
| The gang are opposed to w. j. Pat
terson for county treasurer. and this
is the best reason you should vote for
him. He has the good will of all the
laboring men who have been associ-
ated with him
Prof. Schrader passed through Du-
range yesterday from Silyerton.
Prof. Schrader is making tour of the
world. securing Illustrations and de-
scriptions of scenic portions of the
country for publications in Zurich.
Suppose congress was without mi
norlty representation, what bad
state of affairs would exist, as the
party In power would feel justified in
being reckless. The same is true
concerning boards of commissioners
Rev. A. r. Arlington departed for
his ranch near Pagosa Springs this
morning where he will remain for a
week or ten days, then proceed to
Canon City where his wife is sojourn-
ing at present. probably returning to
this section In about thirty days.
Mrs. Ballard, who has been visiting
MIR. and Mrs. Blair Burwell the past
few months, departed this morning,
She was accompanied by her brother.
Mr.. Burwell. as far as Pagosa June
ton. Mrs. Ballard's home is In
North Carolina, but she will winter in
Baton Rouge La
No man nas had more experience to
ht him for the office OF county clerk
than Glen Eddy He Is competent.
courteous and affable. He will keep
the books straight II elected. A man
who cannot keep books should not be
elected to this office.