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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Joe Warner OF the Silver Ledge
mine. was SiIverton passenger go
ing TO Denver this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

There is no end to taxation And
the recent rovcnue act. " found to be
constitutional. increases the burdens
IN many ways.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

The Denver Post sees more cyhs in
the consolidation OF Colorado railroads
than in the decentralization OF silver.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22
from Fridays Daily.
Doug Garvin likes Durango.
he Is with us again.

from Fridays Daily.
Doug Garvin likes Durango. and
he is with us again
Arbor day. Did you do your duty
IN beautifying the ci,y2
Grass is beginning to show itself in
welcome quantity to stock foragers.
The Pennington stage line is sport.
ing new spring wagon that is dai-
y Home ufneture-JacRson OF
course
The past two days has been lit
Tie more like IL. But IL will take
several weeks to warm up the ground
sufficiently for vegetation to do well
bid you notice the shoe window at
The Famous? Pretty. isn't it, Root
wear OF all kinds aud quality artist
cally arranged with the most effective
OF backgrounds.
Gus George asked us to say moth
ing about II, but we cannot help it.
While here he said he was going to
arrange matters so IL would not be
necessary TO live apart
Mrs Perkins arrived last night from
Kansas and VIII visit her son. +. C.
Perkins. OF the land office. She will
make Durango her home. and secure
cottage for housekeeping.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Chris widmcyer went on. on this
mornings train to Bonanza. Saguachc
county, where his mines are located.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

In years To come the la Piatas vii
be source OF revenue to Durango
that VIII surprise even the natives.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Dwyer return
ed last evening from an extended
eastern trip, which included Canadian
points.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

James II. Robin came down from
Siiyerton this morning, ea route 10
Denver.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

The state fusionists arc a good
ihins-,o spend money,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Dan MacLean, manager OF the smeI
ter. took the morning train for Den
yer. lie viii also visit Pueblo, and
return the first OF the week
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Siiverton will do well to turn out
and witness The Spy of Gettysburg
tomorrow evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

there is no doubt that the mines In
volyed Will shut down tight. The
Journal hopes these rumors are with
out foundation, and is inclined to be.
iieve they are. There is always a
few agitators who are threatening a
revolution. and other agitators VINO
comment and enlarge upon the mouth
ings of the flrst, when there is really
no occasion for uneasiness. 1t will
certainly be a great misfortune to
the town and district for anything OF
this kind to be precipitated just at
the opening of what promises to be
the best year in Telluride's history
Telluride Journal
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

A telegram received by l. Lazarus
Yesterday afternoon conveys the in
ormation that the lighting 33d regi
Dent OF volunteers was mustered oul
1t San Francisco yesterday. and that
nis son Ed viii start for home on the
,oth. arriving in Durango some time
the coming week
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

The new restaurant which is being
built by Theo. Dick on Twelfth street
Will be ready for occupancy Monday
next. When completed it will be the
best arranged and most deliberately
fiitted up place of the kind in Silver
ton. Wong Charlie will be in charge
OF the culinary department
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

). Sessions. who left Durango tn,
9Th OF March. is with MS again, a-riv
ing on last evenings train. He FIRST
went to British Columbia, where ne
spent three weeks in that section. ano
along the boundary line Mr.. Ses
sions found no Inducements 10 Iocat.
and comes back declaring tho San
Juan IN particular and the state
Colorado In general the best countr,
on earth. and will therefore make thif
section his home, probably locatini
At Siiverton MIR. Sessions is a gooc
citizen and The Herald is glad to have
nam with us again.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

The Epwortb league OF the First NJ
E. church will hold n business meet
ing this evening at the home OF Miss
nay Schutt. All members are ur
gently requested to attend.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Tomorrow Is .Arbor day. the day
which many states reserve for the
planting OF trees, From a numbI,
beginning on the bleak rrairies OF Ne
oraska the custom has spread wldel,
until II has become almost a national
festival
Those early settlers on the treeless
Nebraska prairies, over which the bit
terry cold winds from the north and
the seorching southern blasts swept
with tremendous force. felt the need
OF shelter for themselves. their cattle
ana their crops Trees, TO break the
force OF these winds. to temper the
climate and form storage for rainfall
We're needed BADLY. But to undertake
10 plant srf'icient number to prove
enecnNe, over such vast space. with
the settlers so scattered. seemed a
hopeless task
Just then an idea came to one of
the settlels-afterward Governor Nor.
ton, that " special day were APP
pointed the work would be undertaken
with more enthusiasm.
Tne suggestion was acted upon; n
day appointed by the state board OF
agriculture: the people iabored so
enthusiastically that on that first Ar
por day more than million trees were
planted. Al the present time Ne.
braska has nearly 1000 900 acres OF
trees planted In this manner
other states adopted the custom.
which Is now observed yearly In our
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Gus George came down from Silver
on last evening ostenslbly to take IL
the Eik social, but incidentally to see
he future ruler OF the premises. Gus
says Silverion stiil enjoys winter
weather. but this does not damper
he ardor of the people. who beliey,
hey have the best camp on earth,
md IN this they are not far wrong
ur. George returned this morning
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

From Thursdays Daily.
Clarence Hofhein has accepted q po
sition with the Local Security com
pnny.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

1t was interesting to note the anxi.
ETY. displayed by the school children
yesterday evening in The Herald. 1t
contained the complete program of
each grade and even the wee little
ones were tickled to find their name
prominently displayed. In this con-
nection The Herald is the only Duran
go publication to publish school news
and items of interest to both parents
and pupils. The Herald fills the bill
IN every department. And it's al
ways welcome in the home. Parents
are not afraid to let their children pc.
ruse 1t.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Those intending to accompany the
spy of Gettysburg caste to Silver
ton tomorrow evening are requested
to call on Bert Gartin and make ar
rangements for railroad tickets.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

The cashiers desk at Parsons is
all right. Miss Pearl Beatty will
preside.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

From Saturdays Daily
Z, S. Casad went up to Silverton last
evening for few days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Charles johnson is down from the
iowa mill. Silverton, where he has
been working steadily for the past
year. MIR, johnson says things are
prosperous az the mill A great many
improvements have been made, while
the output is steadily increasing, MIR.
Johnson expects to remain in Duran
20 several days for the benefit of rest
and n change 4
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

There are thousands of dollars
worth of produce shipped into Du-
range each week by express from Kan
sas points which should go to farmers
IN La Plata and Montezuma counties.
The money if kept at home would
serve a ten-fold purpose. VIII not
our farmers aim to supply the deGc-
lency?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

The spy OF gettysburg produced
IN the boards Of the Durango operi
house u short time ago. will be pre-
sentcd to Silyerton audience on Sat
urday evening of this week. Silver
tonians viii Ind the play interesting.
ana ENJOYABLE and well worth the Iur
charged for admission. The caste
is a strong one. The leading parts
are developed with considerable taia,ii
aud well supported by the rest =
the company. Silyerton opera house
Saturday evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

special meeting of the city coun-
ell was held last night for the pur.
pose OF discussing matters pertaining
to water and light
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Gus Stoiber returned to Silverton
last evening from an eastern trip.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

w. II. Kelly came in from Denver
last evening, en- route to Mancos.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

The very latest. The Buffalo Two.
step, at 1'hs Fair. Eleven cents
per copy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

DO not become discouraged over de.
lays. A southern outlet is a certain
ty before long. no matter how much
railroad consolidation goes on. One
thing is quite sure-the Gould and
Santa f'e interests will not be merged
and capital will strive to secure the
traliic of the rich section lying be-
tween Durango and Fort Wingate.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Venice is trying to revive the pie.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

1. B. Melville returned last evening
from Montezuma county. whittier he
lourneyed Sunday. He attended dis
trict court at Cortez and also looked
after private business elsewhere.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Have you seen the new parasols at
bradcn'sy They are lovely. There
are two very stylish ones In black
ana white. and rose and black. but
the prettiest are perhaps the fuzzy
white chiffon sunshades,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Harrington people have already ta-
ken steps to celebrate the Fourth OF
July.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Married, at the North side parson
age. Aprii n. by the Rev. W. II. How
ara. Mr Frank Harvey and Miss May
browniee. MIR. Harvey grew up In
his county. having come here with
mis- parents In 1883. and is an indus
srions and exemplary young man. The
bride. charming young lady. has
oeen resident of the community to,
he past six years. and has host OF
friends and well-wishers
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

When Durango has expended large
sums to keep up the present water
system then those who voted against
the bonds this spring will see their
mistake.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

II name is given every tree given
away this afternoon by Mr.. Milton.
ther Will be few dozen Deweys. Nc
kinieys. and other distinguished citi.
zens, not overlooking Hobson.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

one man can do more to retard the
growth of a town than a dozen can
do to build it up. And a newspaper
that continually backcaps is an irse-
parable injury
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Eternal vigilance is the one thing
necessary to accomplish any desired
object. II failure results from one
or a dozen trials, it is no sign that
1t Will always be so. This is espe.
cially applicable in matters of public
enterprise. There must be no let up
If town is to be pushed to the front
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Several papers are giving it out
that as the governor has signed the
measure providing for biennial elec.
TONS that 1t Is now a law This .s
mistake The measure must first
be voted upon at the election a year
from this fall. and does not become
enective unless majority of voters
favor the amendment. At the same
ume there VIII be an unusual scram-
Die Tor county offices this fall. as the
amendment will probably carry. in
which case those elected will hold of
nee three years instead of two.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

There are rumors about town of i'm.
pending labor troubles to be precipi-
tated at some of the leading mines
ABOUT May l. Should they come.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

The Odd Fellows will do the hand
some thing by visiting members next
week
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

On Wednesday at Animas City. Miss
Laura Wiltse and Mr.. VIM. p. Rob-
erts. both OF Hesperus, were united
IN the bonds OF matrimony. Rev
Howard performed the ceremony.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

The Pagosa Springs Times notes the
arrival of George West with sixteen
cars OF cattle, which he will range in
that county during the summer sea
son.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Mrs. Fred Riddle of Alamosa is Wis
iting her cousin. Mrs Herman Berndt
here for a week or two.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Curg Williams says he will bring
his stable to Durango for the May
races. Silver Dick among the lot Du-
rangoites hope to see the latter nag
matched with some other fast one
say Big Tom, should the latter be
present. which is the intention.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

The Famous people have something
of interest in this issue concerning
clothing. Call and be convinced of
their statement.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Rev. and Mrs. Arlington are ex-
pected in Durango next week. Since
leaving Durango some eighteen
months ago they have been engaged
in missionary work in California and
other Pacific coast states.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Three beautiful days in succession.
Gan it be possible Old Boreas has con-
cluded to give us the shake for the
rest OF the spring?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Don't forget the masquerade this
evening. The Lady Maccabees have
reputation as entertainers. so you
may be sure OF a good time. All ar
rangements have been carefully made
and Will be successfully carried out
The grand march begins promptly at
O'Clock. and you won't want to miss
1t, so be on time. This evening At
Maccabee hall.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

II you are in need of anything In
the sewing or dressmaking line give
Mrs, Bounds u call. located in the
Goodman building. Mrs. Bounds cuts
and fits. guaranteeing satisfaction.
she also repairs and cleans garments
Tor both women and men.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

The Telluride Journal says more
broken heads and black eyes have ap-
peared in that town in the past few
days than for many years. The tan
gle root must have had snakes in it.
Assist the Odd Fellows in making
1t pleasant for visitors the coming
week. While the home contingent
are good entertainers. show visitors
that all the geniality does not exist
in that organization.
Charles V. Stafford, clerk of San
Juan county, N. M. and at one time
resident of Durango, has been ap-
pointed deputy territorial treasurer
OF New Mexico, and will soon depart
for Santa Fe. The Herald extenus
congratulations as Mr.. Stafford is one
OF the deserving young men who have
made their homes in the west
The new buildings to be erected at
lgnacio, bids for which are invited, as
per advertisement in The Herald, will
cost from $4,000 to $4,000 when
completed, at least We are so inform
ed by some who have looked over the
plans and specifications on file in this
once. The improvements will be of
a substantial character, consisting OF
dormitory, pump house. building for
acetylene gas, and ware house. four
in all.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

That quartette of cheerful sinners.
Curg Williams, Squire Wallace. Geo
Mitchell and Steve Elkins, arrived
from Mancos over the Southern last
evening. They are still in the city
but will bear watching.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-22

Dr. Mcdowell, representing the
state board OF health, returned last
evening from Silverton, and this morn
ing departed for Telluride. He says
silverton health officials are looking
after the welfare of that community
and apprehends no serious effects
from contagious diseases.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-14
lWFARLAND WINS.
DEFEATS GOOD FIELD IN TWENTY FIVE
MILE RACE. FINISHING ON OUTER
EDGE OF THE TRACK

Floyd Mcfarland of San Jose. Cal, defeated
James B. Bowler, of Chicago. in a twenty -fve-mile
unpaced race al Madison Square Garden last night
in one of the exciting finishes seen in
distance Bowler. who was in the lead. carried
Mcfarland up the track close the boxes,
when approaching the finish. The lank Californian
kept the track by few inches. the men finish
ing so close together that only the judges could
separate them. At point II looked as If Nc
Farland would be forced from the track
The attendance larger than usual. and the
occupants of the galleries made the rafters jingle
with their cries and shouts The crowd began to
yell a decision of the judges in the third heat
Of the one mile professional. The onlookers
thought Floyd Krebs finished ahead Of Fisher, and
when the judges gave the place to Fisher the gal
rest of the evening Every time the announcer
tried to talk his voice was drSwned In eateas
of Sullivan and Dobbins in the half mile amateur
the first '''''
The twenty-ive-mile race for professionals was
time. Prizes offered for the leader at each
mile. which kept the men sprinting every time the
different competitors jumped away and tried to
approval p Bower led at FIVE miles making the dis
tanee In ls % Bowler again led at ten miles IN
distance in 3642 Butler led at twenty miles. in 1924
SUMMARIZES
Half mile amateur Openl-won by George schoneld
Wheemen second: NJ r Dove New~York third. Time
length and Rane ha w aFm East To6 a e
pSns n @ee daaaed r rough dhg and
one mile professional (handicap)won by James B
gards second j. F. csdweli. Hartford third Time me-
15s Won by length three lengths between second and
one mile amateur Chandicap,won by George c schrel-
co YARDS, second; r. De Palma New-York 80 yards
length and half: lengths second and third
MFa4and Jose bower eg by
Lester wilson Pittsburs; thtrd; John Eishef c6isago
Won by inches: two feet between second and third
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-14
VANDERBILT .SA YES KEENE.
CANOE OVERTURNED IN SURF AND
BOTH HAVE NARROW ESCAPE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l


Newport Sept. 13.-The surf the toughest
of the to-day along the beaches. and at
Easton's Beach the life patrol particularly
vigilant for the safety Of the bathers. At
Bailey's Beach the surf HIGH yet, despite
this. William K. Vanderbilt, jr. and Foxhall
Keene took out a canoe to shoot the SURF Ihe
cottagers were about the beach watching the
exploits of the two men, and after the first at
tempt a second trial made while the surf
Just rough and high. Over the waves
went the canoe with Messrs. Vanderbilt and
Keene. Suddenly, however. the canoe was seen
to capsize, and anxiety arose among the spec
tators.
The surfboat not out it was impos-
sible to keep it top of the heavy surf.
Though Mr.. Vanderbilt is a good swimmer,
there was just much anxiety as to his safety
for that of Mr.. Keene, who was not con-
sidered good swimmer as his companion
The canoe capszed outside the station of the
second raft used for swimmers to dive from 1t
was on this raft that the swimming instructor.
Joseph A. Boyer, standing and watching
the two men in the canoe According to an eye
witness. Boyer Immediately jumped into the
sea when the boat capsized and went to the as
sistance of Mr.. Keene who being held by
Mr. Vanderbilt The latter had brought him to
the lifeline and was thoroughly exhausted at the
time when Boyer reached the two.
NhlIe MI vanderbilt ana boyer were iioiuiiS
Mr.. Keene Policeman Wilcox yelled for the ire
boat which was launched quickly, and was
with difficulty brought to the three men, who
were far out in the surf. In this Mr.. keene
was taken by Boyer to the beach, where he was
landed thoroughly exhausted. Some restora-
tives were administered, and later he was driven
to his home. Few of the cOttagerS knew at this
time of the escape Mr.. keene had had Mr..
Vanderbilts right arm from the wrist TO the
shoulder badly chafed from his holding TO
Mr.. Keene.
Chase and the boat crew at Bailey's Beach, as
well as Policeman Wilcox, have been congratu-
lated upon their successful efforts in aiding the
rescue.
W BORDEN who was in his canoe when the
alarm was given for the lifeboat, jumped over
board and started to the rescue of Mr.. keene,
but he was then being brought ashore. and his
assistance was not required AS the rescued
and the rescuers arrived on the beach Mrs. w.
K. Vanderbilt, jr., and Mrs Hermann Oelrichs
drove up. Mr.. Vanderbilt and Boyer were both
exhausted by their efforts TO save Mr.. keene's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-09-14
CROKER WILL LAND TODAY
SOME DIFFICULT PROBLEMS WILL
MEET THE BOSS AS SOON
AS HE ARRIVES.

Richard Croker is a passenger on the ouharo
Line steamship Lucana. which Is expected 10 iaho
her passengers here this morning AS soon as
Croker gets on shore he will at once take up the
rens of management in the Tammany orgahiza-
ton and prepare for the fall campaign. some OK
the faithful followers of the chief. like Peter r
Meyer, John B. Sexton John W. Keller Larry
Delmour and others, will go down the pay on the
revenue cutter to meet Mr.. Croker. A host OF
others will gather at the pier to welcome him
home Croker is opposed to ostentatious display of
all kinds so there will be bands or wild en-
thusiasm. but he will receive a welcome from the
Tammany mem of quiet character
Upon his return the Tammany chieftain will find
many vexatious problems in the organization. The
Foley-Dvver fight in the lid Assembly District
has torn that Tammany organization into pieces
The boss will be asked to take sides. His failure
do viii mean continuation OF the battie
with renewed intensity and consequent loss OF
Tammany votes. His decision to take sides Will
cause big detection the part OF the faction ne
opposes Then there are other factional nights In
several districts Aside from this there is the dis
repute the Police Department has been Drought
into by Devery and the band of thugs operating
with him in browbeatng and bulldozing the force
These questions are all apart from the trouble OF
placating factions in the organization In making
up municipal slate. The names of a dozen candi-
dates have been suggested. but until croker gets
here and talks the situation there is no one
who can hazard a guess as to who VIII DE hoi'
Croker, his arrival here; will go directly to
h in 9 for h It is that he
will remain in the city only few days ana and tn men
follow him there and the conferences prelmi-
nary to the fan campaign VIII be held ID at the
time in October and remain here until Election
Day. Soon after election he will go back to rural
and NewYork will know him no more for almost a
year when he Will In due course of % fb
fight for the Governorship.