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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25
RENouNces NEW DEMOCRACY

n we would make the most OF our
opportunities We must renounce sec
tionai prejudices and support broad
national policies, looking to the crea
ton of foreign markets. the expansion
of trade and the upbuilding OF com
mon country.
4 make the assertion that the south
has more To gain than any other sec
tion of the country from the foreign
policy now pursued by the admins
tration.
=. Tor one. do not believe the peo
pie OF the south ARE ready to trust
THIS government In the hands of the
socailed New Democracy
In ringing speech from which
these sentences may be taken as the
text. John l.. McLaurin. Democratic
United States senator from South Car
DINA. publicly renounced all connec-
ton with the so-called 'New Democ
racy" and announced himself boldly
as supporter OF President Mckinley
and OF the foreign policies OF the ad
ministration.
He was speaking at banquet given
Thursday nigh. OF last week by the
Manufacturers club at Charleston, )
C., and in response 70 the toast Pres
ent Conditions in the South and Our
Duty for the Future With the
Chinese minister, WI Ting Fang, he
divided the honors OF the evening.
The speech was Senator McIaurin' S
iirst public utterance since he with.
drew from the party caucus OF the
Democrats In the senate. From the
first word to the last OF his speech
he presented the hope OF the south.
the hope OF the nation and the policy
OF President Mckinley and the Repub-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25
SP RtNGTIME G.

Tho following effusion is clipped
from an exchange,
Spring is here. The rays OF the
morning sun kiss the dew from the
lips OF the budding rose. The little
violet sense of love doth bring, as
we gaze on its tender leaves. the
sweetest gift of spring. From the
valleys and hills to the very heavens
above the air is filled with the sweet
est notes of love. On
the hills bedecked with flowers lair
grandest picture our eyes have ever
seen. The woodcock hammers on
the bark OF the maple log. while into
the lazy streamlct leaps the frog Tho
rabbit plays in the sand beside ,ae
lonely mill. while the watchdog Is
heard across the distant hill"
TO which we might in candor add
that the street piano man rs grinding
out his trumpety -tum as swiftly as he
can; the boys are playing marbles
and the goat behind the house has
started on the second sleeve OF little
wines blouse: the rooster flaps his
wings and of his prowess loudly
brags. while the rag-man In the alley
very sweotly murumurs rags; in
the air the glad remembrance OF lost
childhood seems to hover. and the
lawns are white with bonedust. as n
blind man might discover: they havo
icft the doors all open, to catch every
breeze that blows. and the baby tum-
bies from the porch and lands upon
It's nose
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25
rather than backward.

FdiBff futn pfth VIII
A right OF the people he stated
thus The right to expect their
leaders to be inadvanee Of the thought
OF the age and not tameiy drift with
the current On this touchstone he
judged Democracy, saying: When
Louisiana. Texas, Florida and Cali
fornia were acquired, the great lead
crs OF the Democracy acted upon this
doctrine. and so when this war with
spain produced certain results 1t
would have been the part OF wisdom
to make party platforms and policies
correspond with existing conditions
and their natural and inevitable con-
sequences
Ihe concluding portion OF the sena-
tors address contained illustrations OF
the growing commercial power OF the
nation. and he pointed every other
paragraph with phrases like this: We
can diner about domestic matters and
divide upon party lines. but when 1t
comes TO utilizing national opportnni-
tics. north, south. east and west
should unite In maintaining the su-
premacy OF the United States In the
great struggle among the nations for
the commerce of the world"
Concluding he said; "A statesman
ship so partisan In it's character as to
adhere to old political doctrines. eli
thcr settled by the arbitrament OF the
sword or firmly fixed as governmental
policies, cannot solve the political and
economical problems now confronting
the southern people. Such states.
manship cannot properly Interpret
economic movements, nor provide by
aggressive and progressive thought
Tor the radically changed conditions
now confronting us.
Wa ting Fang spoke on the cotton
goods trade in China He gave a
general review of the trade conditions
between the south and the Orient. and
spoke OF Cbina's Importance as a
market for southern goods.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25
A RUSH TO PAY TAXES.
Wealth Rapidly Rolling Into the State. \
Treasury.


Denver Post
Coirado Will be rolling in wealth at
the end of the year if the income from
the new taxes under the revenue bill
continues at its present rate.
The money is coming in by the bar
rel, hguratively speaking, and the
forces in the departments OF the treas
urer, secretary of state and auditor
are very busy taking it in over the
counter.
The receipts from all sources this
month Will be the largest in the histo-
ry of the state.
The income from the $25 saloon
tax VIII be much greater than was at
first calculated Treasurer Chipley
has ascertained that there are 1000
saloons in the state, and at $25 each
their contribution to the revenues will
amount to 100000 annually. The sa-
loon men are paying the extra tax
promptly, but not without a murmur.
Ihey Will not fight the revenue bill
IN the courts, but they say they are
organizing to defeat at the polls tie
party that launched the measure.
Ihe increased incorporation fees are
adding to the receipts of the secreta-
ry OF states office large sum every
day, while the fiat tax on the capital
stock of corporations will bring in
Si5,OOO at least in the first collection.
The appellate courts are also max
ing money for the state from litigants
who have to pay extra filing fees.
The increased tax on the gross
earnings of insurance companies will
cause the companies to pay into the
treasury about $4,000 a year more
than they ever paid before.
1t is difficult to calculate the amount.
OF property taxes the state will receive
as result of the new law. The in
crease over the present amount is
variously estimated at from $40O. 900
TO SiOO,OOO year while if the revenue
Dill stands intact and its every provis-
ION is enforced the total increase may
reach the Sl,000,O00 mark.
In four years from now the reve-
nue. law will have to be repealed in
Its entirety" said a state official to-
DAY We will then have more mon
ey than we need, and the people will
naturally object to paying these spe-
cial taxes. No. the law cannot last:
IT'S too good thing for the state.
None OF the officials at the capitol
regard the move to test the validity
OF the law seriously. They say that
the prospect of its being declared un-
constitutional is very remote indeed.
as the most able lawyers in Colorado
nave passed upon it and held that it
was strictly valid.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

WISE ne VIII nave 10 return ana answer
to the demands of justice.
Madame Mermet goes up to Silver
ton tomorrow and will remain until
Friday. in the interests of the Graden
Mercantile company /.
Three race horses were unloaded Mt
this point this morning, being in care
OF Mr.. Mosier who left during the
forenoon for Mancos. where the horses
Will contest for the purses hung up
at that point. The horses will then
be brought to Durango ana entered in
the races for the latter part of May.
Mrs. w. s. Dorm Blaser at this writ
ing, 2:3O p. m, is at the point of
death. In fact, 1t is not thought that
Sue Will last through the day. Hope
for life was virtually gwen up last
night, although husband and family
are hanging onto the slender threads
of life with feryent hope and that their
dearest wish may be gratifed is the
prayer of all.
a to'Nb' WI aNtlOi at lne coming
race meet Will be the broadsword
| contest, arrangements for which are
| on foot. While common enough, es-
pecially in the small villages, in the
| British isles. the sport seems to be
somewhat OF a novelty in the United
states. 1t is performed on horse
| back, the weapon being a sword with
| broad. rather short blade. Thin.
| flexible armor protecting the face and
head. is worn. The practice is a
relic of knightly days. but the sport
is now modified greatly. The end
sought is usually attained when one
swordsman causes the other to dis
mount, although there are many differ
ent forms of carrying on the contest.
| was 1t the body of a boy seen float
ing down the Animas yes>erday? And
If so, who was it? These are uues-
tions time may reveal. 1t seems that
Mrs. Waters of Animas City was
crossing the bridge at Animas and
was the only person to see the body.
which very much alarmed her. She
told a boy to follow down the stream
| ana see ii ne could keep track OF the
body while she notified others, among
them being the engineer of the light
plant, who resides at Animas City.
He was on his way to town anG upon
arriving at the plant sent telephone
messages of what had happened.
rank Rivers and others stationed
themselves near the ice house in
small boat to intercept the body if
possible. Others patrolled the river
and stood on the bridges looking for
the boy, but the body was not seen
again. 1t is thought by some that
it might have been log resembling
the body of boy. 1t is to be hoped
this is the case, but the fact will soon
be established, for if body it will
be missed and reported in day or
two.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Rumor has it that Editor Grove will
faii heir to the county clerkship. made
vacant by Charles Stafford accepting
the deputy territorial treasurership.-
Pennington Times
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Oswald Link returned Saturday ar
ternoon from a visit of four weeks to
his old home in Ohio. Mr.. Link
says conditions are good through the
state and at every place he visited.
Good times continue and the people
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

from Tuesdays Daily
A. e, Aisthorpe returned to Tellu-
ride TINS morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

l.. Coe, one of our largest fruit rails
ers. informs us that the fruit is still
unnlnred. despite the freezing wealth
er We have ad.--Farmington Times.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

These days make one want to get
out and enjoy the sunshine.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Hurry along buffet service. Mr..
Lydon, between Durango and Aiamosa
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Louis B. Schwanbeck of Denver
will look after mining interests near
Siiverton for a few days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Durango wide berth providing he
RENTS to the extent of 500. other
wise he will have to return and answer
to the demands of justice.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Manager Dan Mclean of the smclt-
er returned last evening from. Il pus-
mess trip to Denver and Pueblo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

liable land awaiting settlement in La
Plata county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

K. N. hire hns had the good fortune
to fall heir to an estate In England
valued Mt $4,000. Mr.. Hite will soon
leave for England to give his inter
ests there his personal attention.
Pennington Times.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Madame Mermet. goes up to Silver
ton tomorrow and will remain until
Friday. in the interests of the Graden
Mercantile company
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

J. II. McDevitt left this morning for
Alamosa. and on around the circle. on
monthly inspection tour.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

A. Mershon started ont up the val
ley this morning on an advertising
tour for the Famous.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Henry iudewig is in from Pine riv-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

The Spy OF Gettysburg was pre-
sented to large and appreciative au-
dlence at Stlverton Saturday night.
Inc play went on smoothly and OF
those whom the writer heard express
themselves. none had but words of
praise for the effort. The Durango
folks were well treated everywhere
and enjoyed the trip immensely. The
company returned Sunday evening,
aiong with number of others who ac-
companied them for an outing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Arthur Evans is entertaining his
mother. who arrived from Lake City
to visit him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Mrs. DR.. Barnes returned last even
ing after an extended jaunt through
the state visiting and instituting mac
cabee lodges.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

ty has returned from his eastern trip.
arriving in Silverton last evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

are busy and contentsd. Coming
through Nebraska Mr.. Link had occa-
sion 10 note the effects of the recent
blizzard owing to the many dead car
casses OF range cattle.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

II. z. Numsen, who represented the
Armour people. evidently enjoyed n
champagne diet on beer salary.
with his wife he stopped at the Stra-
ter and spent money around town lib
orally, Numsen was about to ieaye
the city Saturday without first inter
viewing Mr.. Stilwell. and at the re-
quest or an officer concluded to re-
main over and fix up matters. He is
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Governor Thomas and partners kick
at the very mess the governor caused
to be dished up to the public. Just
peruse an item taken from the Den
yer Times given space in another col
umn.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

consignment of 200 sacks of wool
from Largo is being received at the
Wolf 4 Co. hide and wool house today
Last week this firm shipped five cars
OF wool They are doing rushing
business and successfully meeting all
competition from points in New Mex
leo, as well as throughout this entire
section.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

The warm spell is causing the Ami
mas to boom. water being quite high
Tor this season of the year, Should
the sun become hotter for week or
ten days the river viii about reach
high water mark.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

The construction of telephone line
between Durango. Aztec and Farming
ton. depends largely on the people.
Inc Colorado Telephone people will
construct the line upon the raising
OF $4,000. not as gift money, but as an
indication of good faith that such
line is desired. Those subscribing
Will be given scrip which can be used
in payment OF service a.,er the line
is constructed Mr.. O'Keefe is meet
ing with success in his Durango can.
vass, and If our southern neighbors
Will do likewise the line will be con
structed at an early date
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

The construction of telephone line
to Pennington is almost an assured
fact The cost will be in the neigh
borhood of $4,000. The $4,000 guar
antee fund which will be represented
in scrip is transferable and good for
any length of time, consequently those
subscribing are only out the money
for the time bein. hence the telephone
company proposition is a good one.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Make it point to assist in enter
tanning visiting members VINO will be
guests OF the Durango Odd Fellows
this week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Genial Tom Sthrayer, who has been
with Wesley Helm the past year. goes
to Leadville and Denver in the morn
in. where he VIII rusticate ror coup
lie OF weeks and enjoy well earned
rest.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Miss Nellie Spiers left this morning
FOR Gallup. n. Nj. where sne has ac-
copied position of deputy county
treasurer of Mckinley county. The
Spiers tamily were formerly residents
of Gallup. The Herald trusts Miss
spiers will hnd her new position con
genial
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Hub Sherer is down from Minnie
gulch. where he is prospecting and
working claims which he believes will
land him in a palace before many
years. May this be true.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

This is the season of the year when
the average lot owner pays $3.50 to
have his back yard spaded. and invests
Wis in garden seed to raise S175
worth OF vegetables. But we must
not overlook the pleasure derived in
wedding and irrigating and driving
the neighbors' chickens out of the
yard.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

.Ir. and Mrs. George Goodman went
out to bayfield, Saturday afternoon
TO visit Mr.. and Mrs. ID. c. Coulson.
AL Goodman says there is an i'm
mense tract of farming land tributary
to Pine river which will be covered by
bitches now being constructed. Many
families are taking up homesteads.
and in the course of few years the
desert Will be made to bloom. Flo
rida farmers are busy preparing for
spring planting. Ground is in excel.
lent condition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

The fair directory met Saturday
evening. allowed bills and attended to
a few other details for the May races.
Major Mcclure was given privilege of
indulging in a sword contest Sunday
following the races.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Il. ID. Mcbride and
daughter, Mrs. Snyder, returned last
evening from California. Mr.. Nc
Bride reports having passed a pleas
ant winter, the climate having agreed
with them. and all return feeling hale
and hearty.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Messrs. Wetter Il Sease have sold
the Fulton market to Dave Johnson
and Jake Hargesheimer, the transfer
to be made May l. Both the latter
gentlemen have been connected with
the Fulton market for long time and
are fully conversant with the require
ments OF the trade, and will make it
point to keep up the reputation of
this popular place of business Messrs.
Wetter Il Sease will go into the cat
tie business. feeding and wholesaling
to the Durango and other markets.
The Herald wishes both firms a pros
porous future.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Sunday forenoon was perfcct-warm
and bright A slight wind arose in
the afternoon and chilled the atmos-
phere. This Will be the case when
ever the wind comes from the north.
as 1t comes from the snow covered
peaks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

The Herald's job presses are run
ming steadily keeping up with the
rush OF work. 1t pays to employ com
petent workmen in order that Gus
toners secure the best
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

G.. J. O'keefe returned Saturday
evening from Denver. where he put in
several days in conference with Colo
rado telephone officials concerning i'm
proyements in this section.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

The Herald trusts there Will be
large delegations from the various
Odd Fellow lodges of the San Juan
district during the anniversary exer-
cises in this city the latter part of the
week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

X. e. Sloan was Denver bound
passenger this morning. He will
stop one day at Pagosa Junction, Ell
ther going or returning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Work will soon commence on the
construction OF the Silverton telephone
line When started Stubbs Il Jak-
way will push work for ali there is in
IL
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Pagosa Springs should prepare for
a large number of visitors this sum
mer. with rail connections the Du.
range contingent will be three 10 iour
times what 1t has been in the past.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Charles H. Herr has started up his
saw mill after n delay of thirty days
In moving Everything Is running
smoothly again and the goose hangs
hIgh-with Charlie.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

While in Denver Mr.. Mcconnell
Will endeavor to induce race horse
men to come to Durango next month
and he expects one or two cars of
horses from that city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Supt. Cole Lydon spent the night
in Durango, returning from Silverton.
where he put in day looking over
railroad matters and the camp pros
poets, which he pronounces Al. Mr..
i-ydon went east this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Z. Il. Mcdonnell will land in Denver
in the morning, when he will receive
snug sum as first payment on a
group of mining claims located near
Ouray.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Reports from San Juan county re-
port no damage to fruit SO far this
spring. The cold weather kept buds
back and it is believed that danger *
about over.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

An attempt was made to rob the
Silverton postotfice last night The
would-be thief broke into the build
ing. but before he had accomplished
anything awakened the clerk of the
postoi'ice news stand, who collared
the candidate for the pen and sue
ceeded in delivering him to an officer,
who put him behind prison bars. The
prisoner was unarmed except razor
attached to a string. which nestled
against his breast.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

The rattle for Grandpa" Kimball's s
quit took place at Walls drug store
saturday night. No 20 won 1t. and
Grandpa has $50 to his credit
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-25

Neighboring Odd Fellows will begin
arriving tomorrow evening. although
the bulk of them will not be here be-
fore Thursday evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
A COMIC OPERA SUCCESS.
THE Emerald IsIc'' We'll Received
by London Audience.

LONDON. April 1.-THE new opera
The Emerald Isle was produced at the
Savoy Theatre tonight. and received a
very hearty welcome. Basil Hoods Il
bretto is placed in a comic opera Ireland
grooming under lord lieutenant. who
cOnrels the natives to speak Irish with
an English accent. sapping their resolu-
ton against doing this by means OF elo-
cutlon classes with filthy money prizes. "
O'Brian, the rebel hero. vino was reared
in England becarse grasping Govern
ment had purchased his ancestral home
at high price to serve as the lord lieu
tenants summer residence, arrives and
falls in love with the lord lieutenant's
daughter. Much fun is derived from the
efforts to brighten the English soldiers
from the rebels secret meeting place
which is of no avail. O'Brian Is condemn
ed to be shot. despite the pleadings of the
lord lieutenant s daughter.
The lord lieutenant reminds her that
she is not only the daughter of the vice
roy. but. as is generally the case in the
English aristocracy, her ancestors in
clude two American railway kings, cop
per queen. and half-dozen pork-pie po-
teutates. The comedian thereupon points
out to the viceroy that she is more than
nan American, tnat AHierlSd mas away ,
been friendly to ireland. and that the exc
cution of the hero is impossible.
The music throughout is full of go and
brightness. without any haunting melo-
dies. Sir Arthur Sullivans concerted
pieces are sadly missing. but tldging by
the reception of the play tonight, there
should be one theatre in London where
comic opera should be sung for months
without any Dutch dialect and without
cakewalks