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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14
THE ELkS' CARNIVAL.

Did the Elks have to hur-ry?"
No. 1t was the other fellows who
had to get "A move on themselves this
time.
Shortly before 7 o'clock Main ave
nue. began filling with people. and
when the Elks' parade started. short
ly after Z. several thousand people
were on hand to view 1t. The Wood
man band led the procession, follow
ed by the Elks In uniform waite
pants. black coat and vest. white cap
with purple band, tie of purple and
canes with ribbons attached. The
Indians came next on horseback and
on foot followed by floats on which
were inscribed many startling an
nouncements All kinds OF wild ami
mails were supposed to be Gagged. and
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14

Goad were the competitors; but Mr.
Goad had the misfortune to break the
chain of his bicycle before the start
and had to withdraw from the race.
Ed Biggs won first money, $25; time.
2:35; and Bert Gartin took second
s125O
In the three-quarter-mile running
race. free-for-all. July Gyp. Blue. Sir
Kenneth and Marvin were entered.
July Gyp won first money. $50: time
LEO; and Sir Kenneth took second
$50.
In the halfmile paced bicycle race
there were three contestants-Biggs
Holmes and Goad. being paced by two
riders on "A tandem. Goad and
Holmes got of together. but Biggs
missed one of his pedals, causing de-
lay of from 100 to $50 yards. He
struggled hard to recover lost ground
but it was too much. although he gain
ed slightly on the winner. Goad. who
was closely followed by Holmes.
The condition of the track is de-
light to the horsemen, and the weeks
racing events promise to be very in
teresting - likewise, profitable - to
those who have tip. or. better.
keen intuition.
LILLIAN HARTMAN JOHNSON.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14
Afternoon Races.

Shortly afgter ~ o'clock people be.
gan vending their way to the fair
grounds, and from half-past IL till
o'clock every car wac crowded. one OF
the cars carrying Ill passengers one
trip. another 103 and next time 80.
And then the great majority had to
walk. The ticket seller, F. w. Stra-
ter, was kept busy handing out paste
boars and l.. r. Smith did land Of
fee business in grand stand tickets.
disposing of over 1000, besides those
sold at the gate office, and these did
not include the 100 In the boxes. 1t
is safe to say that the grand stand
had by far the largest crowd it ever
contained. In fact, 1t was uncomfort-
ably filed. although had ushers been
present and seated people, keeping
aisles clear, 1t would have given bet
Ter satisfaction.
Places of vantage along the fence
were lined on both sides of the track
and good judges estimate the number
of people present at over three thou
sand, and we do not believe this Is
high enough. 1t seemed as though
the Wednesday aggregation was good
natured, but nothing like the one Of
yesterday People smiled yesterday
whether they wanted to or not. They
were out for time and were not 60
ing to let little mishaps interfere with
their intentions. One can always
tell by the expressions worn by a
crowd whether it is pleased or not
that is good judge Of human nature
can. and we are told this requirement
was fully met.
The first thing on the programme
was the trotting heat postponed from
yesterday Polar Wilkes won cas-
| lily.
The first race was half mile. free
for all, for bucks only. There were
some fifteen or twenty contestants.
1t is an easy matter to start an Indi'
an race. They all line up under the
wire. that is. as many as can, and
the others are right behind looking
for an opening. The starter in the
stand holds aloft cow-bell. and when
all is ready he rings 1t vociferously
and they're on. At times the aggre
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14
The Woman's Building.

The display in the womans build
ing has been very creditable and has
proved quite an attraction, the
building being crowded most of the
time. In most OF the departments
the exhibits are numerous and very
good of their kind. Then, too, the
that they are displayed to best advant-
age.
In the pantry department. which
is much larger than last year, the
rows OF canned fruits. preserves and
jellies look very tempting, neatly ar
ranged on the long shelves, decorated
prettily with evergreen. The tables
on which the cake and pie and Other
good things are arranged are no less
attractive. 1t makes one thing ,r-
tain, and that is. that there are some
good housewives In the vicinity
some women who know how to cook.
In the art department the display
was seen to much better advant In ye
this year by the insertion of two win
dows, one on either side of the
building, thus affording better light
upon the pictures.
While there were some good pencil
drawings. pen and ink. and crayon
work, with few oils. the greater
number of exhibits-of those entered
for premiums, consisted OF water col
ors. Some of these were exquisite.
Flowers. landscapes, water scenes
and figures were represented.
The Ernesti collection. which was
not entered for premium. contained
some very fine pictures. While
there Is a decided difference in the
paintings, some indicating more high
ly finished and careful work than 9th
ers, to determine the finest of the col
lection would depend upon the in
dividual taste.
The Fort Lewis Indian school has
very nice display of work, some of
it being especially creditable. when
we remember the status of the aver
age Indian pupil on entering the
school. Did you notice the fancy
work?
Close by the Durango school ex-
hiblt Is arranged. Our citizens need
not be ashamed of the work of our
city schools.
The collection of hand-painted Chi
ma this year is not so large as usual
but there are some very pretty pieces
displayed The kodak views exhib-
tied are also very fine. There is al
so fine collection OF photographs
displayed by Frank Conner.
In the needlework department may
be found all kinds Of work. some real
ly beautiful pieces being displayed.
This is especially true Of the lace and
embroidery work.
AS for old fashioned articles. there
is cabinet full Of these curiosities
which are very interesting.
The Hyde Exploration Co. has n
large collection OF blankets and GU
rios which many people seized the
opportunity to examine.
In a case to protect the hats from
dust the Graden Mercantile Co. had
small display Of fine millinery. The
Fair also displayed samples Of artis-
tic picture framing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14
SECOND DAY
Larger Attendance and Greater
Interest Manifested.

The second day OF the fair was
quite an Improvement over the first.
both in attendance and In general in
terest A better feeling prevailed
and 1t seemed to pervade the atmos-
phere. Again the size of the crowd
has much to do with such a feeling.
The grand stand was well filed
some said packed, and so it looked. at
the same time there was room for
more. Then the crowd that hangs
about the fence and roams from place
to place was much larger. and they.
TOO. were happier.
- The fruit and agricultural exhibits
presented better appearance, as ev.
erything had been unracked and ar,
ranged on the various tables for the
inspection of the public. And there
was much admiration for the display
which is choice. If not as extensive
as our people desired.
The awarding committees were
busy and will finish their work tomor-
row forenoon, and those attending in
the afternoon will be able to ascertain
who came in for the first second and
third moneys and diplomas. The
Fair Programme tomorrow morning
will contain the awards-in fact, the
name of every exhibitor and the ex-
hibits will be published in full tomor-
row morning and in Fridays daily, so
look out for same both morning and
evening. We have held off from Civ
ing the list of exhibitors until the
awards were made, hence there is lit
tie we can say in addition to what has
already been said
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14
WIND-UP OF
THE FAIR
Closing Day a Huge Success
in Every Sense Of
the Word.

It's over.
The second annual fair of the Colo
RADIO New Mexico Fair Association.
And the people of Durango and the
southwest have many reasons to feel
thankful. In the FIRST place, the
weather was favorable in every re
spect The rain OF Saturday and
Sunday. the first in a month. was op-
perfume. 1t settled the sitting dust
and made the roads much better, al
though tri1e heavy to commence
with. The air was thus purified and
more bracing. Only one afternoon
was II at all uncomfortable. Yes
terday was as balmy as one could
wish Even the early evening was
delightful. although 1t grew chilly to-
wards midnight.
Then, the programme proved quite
satisfactory. There were not as
many fast horses in attendance as
last spring, but then the purses were
not as numerous as in the spring. al
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14

Seth Low the candidate for mayor
OF New York, OF all the anti-Tammany
elements In the coming election. has
been considered all along as the most
eligible man. He is Republican on
national issues, but local questions are
to determine the alignment OF voters
In the approaching contest In New
York II the anti-Tammany forces
had been united on Low in the can
vass OF 1897, when he was the candi-
date OF the Citizens Union, he would
have beaten Van Wyck But there
was division among the decent ele-
ments of the city in that contest. by
the nomination of General Tracy by
the Republicans. The combined
Tracy and Low vote was greater than
Van Wycks. This time there Is
fusion on Seth Low between all the
forces antagonistic to Tammany. and
this means victory. For four years
beginning with January the offens-
i've personality OF Croker will be eff
faced. and the biggest city OF the
country and the richest city in the
world will have government for
which decent persons need not be
ashamed
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14

September's treasury surplus was
over $4,000. Revenue Is well main
tained and expenditures are falling
off. Uncle Sam never has to worry
about financial matters In Republican
times.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

the ranidlv growing place he might be inclined 10
add a letter 10 the last name. 10 sho" tha' llie
resort is made up OF a multitude or mis- ID euui
ton TO its high location It is compassed about by
water-the ocean TO the east OF it, the ocean TO me
south of ii and a landlocked bay and river to the
west and northwest. Hence the breezes that blow
are almost invariably from off the water, and tenn
pered a most refreshing coolness
THE HILLS GROWTH.
For many years Watch Hill a farm. or
number Of farms. Even 10 the present day the DIG
stone division wall extending from ocean 10 bay Is
still intact Then came the summer guest who
was entertained in the farmh"uees. He Increased
so rauidly that in 1910 a small hotel was built 10
accommodate him and his kind This Is now stand
ing and IS used as an annex for one of the big
hotels Of the present day. 4 second. a third and
fourth followed untn now there seven public
houses ready and anxious TO entertain the visitor
In the old war times II wasn't easy matter to
get to Watch Hill. The driving was very poor, and
there no public road sailboats made trips on
the shallow Pawcatuck River, and the steamer be-
tween Westerly and Norwich made daily stops
Note the contrast now. An electric road makes
half hour trips from Westerly. TWO steamers con
meet with trains at New-L London while ferry runs
between the Hill and all important trains Stonng-
ton. Some day electric road may run along the
south shore of the State. connecting Watch Hill
with Narragansett Pier and Providence From farm
houses have come a type Of cottage showing a
quiet and comfort seeking taste. without vulgar
Der now. The growth has averaged seven or eight
a year the last FIVE years II it continues then
in u decade Watch Hill will Vie well with some %
its more pretentious neighbors There are acres OF
land and myriads Of hltops. all waiting for the
coming Of the summer cottage.
The summer visitor who has been coming here
year after year discourse this subject with
out exhaustins his OF her vocabulary OF charms
Each year add TO the list. OF
course. during the summer the city resident fees
from the hot dry streets, looking for cool breezes
II he cannot leave his business. he sends his
family, and then joins them over Sunday At
Watch Hill they find cool breeze. driven for miles
the water, and when 1t reaches the land il
brings with il a tonic for tired people.
FAVORED IN THE BATHING.
Then the bathing The daily dip in the salt
water puts new life into the partaker thereof II
is in this respect that the hill is favored Watch
Hill Point pokes out from the mainland and forms
a shield or breakwater from the southeast
that tumble and roll and break the east beach.
On the bathing beach the water rolls in and
breaks the sand. but ii is quiet and gentle in
marked contrast with the same operation just be
yond the point This kind Of sea breaks or
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

OF the boat. or other equally important incidents
in the island life. A few steps take one to the
Marine Museum. the towns public library
while throughout the town of Nantucket are many
lust as interesting places OF an historic nature
A short drive leads Surfside and the life saving
station Sankaty Head with its celebrated light
house Siasconset 'Sconset," with its surf
bathing fishing boats and magnificent ocean out
looks; Wauminet reached by drive or sail. where
are the sharking grounds and other fishing.
For surf bathing the resorts are Sconset and
Wauwinet These the only safe points. for
elsewhere the dreaded undertow or still more
treacherous quicksand turks unsuspected to over
whelm the adventurous swimmer. Indeed IL is on
account of the surf bathing and its safety this
point that Sconset has become the abiding place
OF many cottagers and the site for many popular
hotels Among these latter the Ocean View
House a favorite hotel with Western people. Rest
Haven and the Beach House. At Wauwinet. the
other surf resort, IS the Wauwinet House. The
other hotels on the island the Ocean House
Springfield House. Sea Cliff House. Nesbitt Rob
erts and Island Home houses
Among those sojourning here this season are
Senator and Mrs w. A. Harris. of Leavenworth
Kan: Mrs. Elizabeth c. Lowering, the lecturer
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

CEASE

Blair jr- j, 3. Dickson, r. n Foote Mr. and ",
-. W Borden. w w Willett, Ernest d Whitfoytii
LaTkin House-Mrs. Criss Wise Mrs Ellis D..
mond 1d +, Baey F. A. De Luna, ]. n. Cheever ~
N n Slcard. Thompson. r. l.. Watz Tr IL LI-
NanderpOeI J Nj Ellsworth. Mr.. and Mrs Sonn
Han Cleve Miss Christine Van Ceve and C;eorog,, -,
Watch Hill House-R. c. Colt Mr. and Mrs 3, -
Inurchln George McNeir, G. r. Agnew. IN d d
SS, lie Roy Andrews, Mr. and Mrs Mahon Pft1a r,l1
Sneiton Pltney. Mrs. w H. Shelton Mis- uliTy.
shelton. a, t Hyde. NJ II. Thomas r i nen n6ielen
a - Starkey. Mr. and Mrs. Albro Akin Ms Es ISs
r. Balant1ne. Mrs. John o. H. Pitnev Charia- X
Bradley and Joseph B. Brown ~'les r.
" PlmPton House-Mrs. Amy T. Hager Mrs p n
IShS, MISS IynS. Mrs q. h Sands Edith Ss,5c-
suzanne Sands; Elizabeth Sands Mrs s Wints, WS1ilas,
GOnet. ~ MS H. ID.
T, I1ecent guests az NeekapeUg have been Kno,-t
Sennett or Albany. and Brewer Hewitt ~ tS-,oTHt
lyn NO : IN this years Yale four Dared crew N'
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

sickle shaped beach that extends for two miles or
more to the westward. Put the bathing from
choice is done almost wholly at the east end, in
close proximity TO the houses and the pavilion.
For the timid, two lifenes give renewed courage.
The strong swim out to the float and dive from
the snringboard There Is no undertow and no
current and the accidents here are very few, in
deed The bath houses changing from long
rows Of low peaked rooted huts TO substantial
structures with eighty ninety rooms under each
roof. Shaded piazzas give plenty Of opportunity
for sight seeing Up 10 the present time the bath
ing hour has been given up more 10 bathing than
10 Sightseeing and visiting. hence the scene does
not partake Of that gayety that may be found
elsewhere
The east beach begins I'm a mass OF brine stained
seaweed decorated powders al the lighthouse and
extends eastward and northward until IL is lost in
the distance in the direction Of Pleasant View and
Weekapaug For a short distance IL juts up
against a high sandy HILL on the top Of which two
Westerly men dug silently and thoughtfully. bat
unsuccessfully, for pirate gold Further the
bank is lower and stands "A a barrier between the
and many long. narrow salt water ponds.
The waves dasn and pound upon the sand with
endless fury. and the is often heard in West
erly, six miles away The beach is considered
dangerous for bathing because of its alleged un-
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

Mrs. worthngton. On Thursday Mrs. A T. Enos
gave luncheon.
Thomas Thacher for three years a cottager here
has recorded the purchase of three lots the
Everett farm plat of Mr.. and Mrs. S. w Knevals
all of New-York.
F. Fl. Simmons gave a Welsh rabbit at the
Msquamicut Inn week ago, with music by
colored quartet. Mrs. Franklin Haines and fam
lily. OF Yonkers occupying the Wendell cot
tage for the month ]. B. Dickson OF MoTristown.
plans to build cottage here next season. Mrs.
N. E. Ten Brock and Miss r. A. Prall. of New
York. will finish the summer at Lake Champlan.
and Mrs. John Simmons and family, of Brooklyn.
have gone TO the Rangeley Lakes.
The Sunday evening concerts at the several
hotels becoming rather elaborate. At the
Ocean House last Sunday Mrs. C f. Grouse. of
Syracuse. the Soloist. She also the
soloist at the chapel At the PlmptOn the Hatch
and Beeman orchestra is giving excellent
music.
HOTEL ARRIVALS
Among the Ocean House arrivals have been S.
w. BowIes. Mrs John G. UnderhiI Herman L.
Underhil. j. c. underhil jr III. Everett Russell.
Mr.. and Mrs. James ID. Laying jr.. Andrew Shiand
George B. Hedges. B. s. Smith. c. Beck j. P. ord.
B. w. Warren. s. Fosdck Jones' j. p Itsey jr.
Robert {. Morris. Joseph A. McAneme James A.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. F. r Baire, of POughkeepsie. y. Y;
G W. House and family. of Brooklyn; Albert d.
J. w Neal. from Nashville, Tenn; Francis A.
Page. Edward \. Pigot. +. C. Page. of New-York;
Mr. and Mrs. r. ". Ford. of Hartford Conn: S,
W Bonnie of Louisville. Ky: Mr.. and Mrs. w F.
of New-York.
GOLF AT SIASCONSET.
At Siasconset golf is the popular sport after the
surf bathing, and a fine 1S-hole has been
laid out The players planning to have
their club incorporated The recent contests have
aroused considerable interest. particularly the ap-
resulted in Miss Margaret Chttenden winning the
cup for clever work. Vincent SerranO has offered
a solid silver cup for woman's approaching and
putting contest. TO be played for on the first four
Saturdays in August.
Mrs. Livingston of New-York: Mrs. Alexander
and Miss Mary Alexander. of Louisville. the
guests Of Mrs. Julia a. Linthicum, at MaddequeS-
ham Cottage, ScOnset Mrs. William NJ Barrett
n j.. are guests at Castle William. c. F. Ned-
linger, Editor of Town Topics" also a
cent visitor at SConset. Vincent Serraao and Mr..
and Mrs. John w. AlbaUEh Of Baltimore. are
Parvo.
The women members of the Casino association
recently gave a reception for Mrs @. FL Gilbert.
who has been summer resident at SiascOnset for
several years
Among the other arrivals Kerrick P Col
Inns. of st. Louis Mrs. J. r Westerfield, George
X. Westerfield, of New-YOrk: William III. Barrett.
RayOnne, n. j.. James CaInpbeH and family: c. s.
harrington. of New-York: E. Quincy Smith and
Mrs. Smith of Washington. D. c; Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward P. Davis. OF Philadelphia: Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Sheldon. of Brooklyn: Mrs. Edward Bo-
of Chicago; Miss Bertha Sexton. Laura W. Brown
and Edith de W. Sexton of Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
SPORTS AT THE HILL.
GOLF AND BASEBALL IN FULL SWING
MANY SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Watch Hfl r. L. Aus. (SpeciaD.-The new
month finds the hotels doing most excellent busi-
ness with prospect of continuance during the
month. The season thus far may be recorded as
somewhat better than last year. although several
of the houses doing much better.
Golf at the links of the MisqUamicut Club is we'll
under way. The first tournament, for the women.
has been played already. This month and the
early part of September will be replete with cup
and medal competitions. The Friday evening table
d'hote is proving success. the last having
forty persons present. ball sweepstakes played
Monday won by Miss Edith Simmons, Of
Brooklyn.
Baseball has taken upward shoot. due to the
presence of Stillman the Harvard pitcher. who
has coached the the guests team. This
team played the nine from Fort Mansfield yester-
day.
Excursions the Consolidated and Central
Vermont railroads have in frequently but
not frequently enough TO please the shOpkeepers in
Bay-st.
The walters and belboys at the Ocean gave
concert and cakewalk last Friday night.
The passing of the feet of the New-York Yacht
Club has been the of the presence. Off the
bathing beach. OF goodly number Of white winged
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

pleasant face and voice that have made the steamer
popular.
THE GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.
The United States Government Is a large owner
OF Watch Hin real estate. For years II has owned
Watch Hill Point. where IL maintains lighthouse
and life saving station Two years ago
IL purchased all the available land the sandy
peninsula that separates the bay and the ocean,
and at the elbow has erected fortifcations. These
in connection with those Fishers and Plum
islands, will command the entrance TO Long Island
Sound At present there are three empacements
That ar the east will contain two wire bound guns
The I'm the centre has two six or eight inch
guns on disappearing carriages. The remaining
emplacement will contain rapid firing guns AT
present the post. which is called Fort Mansfield
garrisoned by a sergeant and thirty prvates
There is building used barracks. Contracts
have been let for seventeen buildings for bar
racks and officers quarters. When these are com
peted January l. full company will be sta
toned there.
Last winter saw the erection of a number OF
neat and comfortable cottages, among which was
FL Reposo, owned by Mrs. Eugenia l.. Babcoek of
Plainfeld N J., widow of George II. abcock IL
is different from other Watch Hill cottages that
II attracts especial attention 1t is Spanish in de
sign. the outside walls being of gray stucco, with
chimneys and roof of red tile. e. F. Gilbert OF
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
SUMNER AT THE PIER.
a SUPERB BATHING BEACH A DRAWING
FEATURE-PLENTY OF FINE
TURNOUTS.

Narraeansett Pier. r. J.. Aug. 3 tSpeciall-Ihe
Pier, proud in its possession OF a superb oatmhs
beach, its Waveswept rocky Point Judith, its beau
tiful country drives and its country club holds up
its head even when il surveys the crumollng gran
ite ruins Of its burned Casino. the site where the
lofty Rockingham once reared its many turreted
roof and the beautiful syscraDer that temporarily
takes the place Of the Hazard Block I2- fire OF last
September has opened up new problems which a;
will require careful study solve. What is TO be
the future of the place? Are its cottages 10 null
tply and its seasons visitors TO increase, while
its hotels are decrease and the transient ele-
ment TO be noticeable by its absence? Some say
that the Pier is now getting down bedrock, and
that its future growth be substantial and last
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
NANTUCKETS CHARMS.
NOVELTY AND BEAUTY OF THE SCENERY
SOME OF THE POINTS OF INTEREST.

Nantucket. Mass. Aug. 3 (Spt tciaD.-Among the
famous watering places i'm America Nantucket
takes high rank. Many years have now passed
since this resort began to attract summer visitors
by reason of its dnequalled marine situation. lts
sanitary excellence and it's peculiar enjoyments
Throughout all these years it has lost nothing oil
its fascination but has rather gained constantly
in the estimation OF those persons who have made
tests Of its advantages.
>artucxet is two hours from Cottage City by
boat or two hours and thirty minutes from the
mainland at Woods Hole. 1t is reached by two
boats a day Experiences of the novel and the
beautiful begin for the summer visitor to Nan
tucket with his farewell to the mainland The
ep+ira two hours sail is one panorama of novelty
ouaintness and grandeur. From the very moment
when rounding Brandt Point the steamer enters