Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

send copies OF fhe seIns-NeahiY
Herald To yonr eastern friends. Lot
them know we have a live town
$. 2. Herr returned from silyerton
last evening. He reports unusual
winter actiyity.in San Juan county
A. r. Sullenbcfger came in from
pagosa junction last evening. He
reports the saw mill bnsineas still
booming.
The house is determined to have
more employees. Economy IS not the
watchword with fusionists. Ia Plata
county for instance.
G. W. Richardson. the general agent
OF the Chicago Typewriter spent
couple Of days in Durango this week
He did business with the Fair.
Brother Galbfealh tnlea the com
missloaets to task again tlhs week for
direct violation OF law governing the
letting OF contracts.
Judge G. I. Morgan cut his sojourn
Ia Denver, returning last night The
gang travelled too fast TO suit the
judges modesty aud he quit the out
ct cold
There were those who wqud have
kept Durango Ia the background when
1t same TO long distance telephone
connection. but the progr ssive com
bnation won.
The bsekeepers' association OF Grand
junction. or rather Mesa county. has
appropriated sl5 for the purchase OF
flower seeds to SOW along the banks OF
irrigating bitches.
Mr.. Rosenbatt is at his post with
the Gtaden people once more. after
two weeks confinement TO the
house with mumps, Witch seemed to
have 1t IN for him
There is talk of getting up a little
dancing party for Miss Lena Barber
before she returns 70 Denver. piovid-
ing she docs not remain over until
the regular Entire Mons gathering Fri
day night of next week
Kansas ovens up with Colorado IN
this burning OF negroes at the stake
No longer can the anger OF scorn be
pointed at our sonthern neighbors.
They may have inaugurated the nend
lsh practice, but northern states have
furnished apt pupils.
Iniuno ton proceedings were COM
menced in the district court yesterday
compelling the county commissioners
to obey tie law II purchasing sup
plies for he county. Tie case Will
be heard upon the return OF Judge
Russell the coming week
The Herald has arranged for
series OF Denver letters during the leg
islative session that will he of much
interest to our readers 1t is the in
tcntiou of The Herald TO keep its
readers fully posted regarding the pro
ccedings OF our Law makers.
The Chicago Typewriter viii be
handled by George Slough. It IS o
very compact and apparently durable
machine aud is sold at the reasonable
price Of $50. It does the work of the
higher priced machines md The price
will enable school children to Indulge
IN the luxury cail at the Fair and
see the machine.
Miss Edith B NJ. Young C'Bluc-
beil"l returned from Denver last even.
ing where She spent nearly four
weeks Miss Young reports q vcIy
enjoyablc time. As soon us she rests
up she viii be on the regular stan
OF The Herald, fact that will TO
doubt he appreciated by the readins
pubic.
Teddy" Roosevelt, is reported u
nave hagFed one wildcat and two
mountain lions. The s1ntry where
he is hunting is sail 10 hr alive with
lions and the fur a this season is
thick and long WLaa the ~ prosi-
dent retu 7s e. he WIN b. abie to
take with sim tcDiiice Of the hunt
thar viii set eastern sportsmen wild,
The Durango school hoard is to be
congratulated upon having secured
the services OF Miss Mary Rorkwool
Ia place OF Prof Murdoch. Who hats
resigned In order TO complete his coll
lcge course. Miss lockwood was
principal of the high school huilHnE
for some years and is one OF She best
teachers Durango hns been favored
with
There are those who can see no
good in any one outside Of their party
The Herald Is FREQ to confess it Is
not one OF this kind While We be-
lieve the interests Of Colorado would
be far better taken care OF we're
Republican TO continue in the United
States senate. at the same thine we
trust MI Patterson viii be able 10
accomplish much good for our grow