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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
Where the Blood Came From.

"How did you get blood on your pi
Durango depot the other day, as he
watched the engineer oiling the cyl.
inders of his engine.
Govt" said the engineer. grimly
Tell ye about it If ye won't peach"
On being assured that it was on the
q. t. with the observer, the engineer
unfolded the following dismal tale.
1T all happened about four miles
out of Alamosa. The track was pret.
ty straight through there. We were
running full tilt and making time pret.
ty lively. There wasn't thing in sight
The track was clear as far as you
could see, and so, somehow. | got to
thinking about home, way back east
A man don't like to brag on himse
but-well, | do have the rep. back
there of being n pretty good fighter.
In recalling old times, | naturally got
to thinking about my scraps. 1t
seemed mighty good just to think of.
There was one ten-round go in par.
ticular. | remember we had Just
reached the ninth round. The crowd
was yelling like Champion,
Bravo" etc. My seconds were al
ready reaching for the purse. had
Just given my opponent stunning
jolt in the bread basket that broke a
couple of his Stats loose, and was just
about to land a few haymakers on his
jaw and put him out
Just hen a blamed old muly COW
came looping up on the track, about one
hundred yards ahead. The fireman
Immediately began tootin' the whis.
tie. The toots startled me and at
once knocked the thoughts of hay
makers, purse and friends all out of
me so quick that | just boiled under
The collar and determined to give that
old cow good run for her money.
threw open the throttle and let her
go. There wasn't"
Here the conductor yelled "All
aboard for Silverton."
The engineer climbed to the cab.
the whistle footed 'go ahead" and the
train pulled out, leaving the open
mouthed listener waiting with fixed
gaze for the conclusion of the story.
He is waiting yet. EARL HASKIN.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
Anothe rAir Ship Invented.

Another inventor claims to have
perfected an air ship. 1t is to be
hoped this inventor has at last solv-
ed the problem successfully, and the
launching of this ship into space will
be looked forward to with consider
able eagerness. This mode of travel
will doubtless supplant many other
means of transportation. the same as
Hostetter's Stomach Btters has sup
planted inferior medicines in the cure
of stomach, liver and kidney disor-
ders. The effect this medicine has
upon the refractory stomach Is marvel
Gus, and when taken faithfully will
cure dyspepsia. indigestion. bilious
ness and sick headache. It is a good
medicine to take. as 1t will keep the
bowels regular and ward off attacks
of malaria. fever and ague. Be sure
to give it trial
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
Our Southern Neighbors.

Chas. e. Mcconnell returned yester-
day from visit to Aztec and Farm
ington in the interests of the new rail
road. He reports the people of San
Juan county enthusiastic over its con
struction and are willing to cooperate
in every possible way.
The farmers and fruit growers are
all happy. They are receiving better
prices for their product than at any
previous time in the history of the
county. The Hyde people are paying
one cent per pound for apples, peaches,
pears. etc. run of orchard, and what
are not packed and shipped are put
through an evaporator and thus utiliz-
ed.
Never found the people of Aztec
and Pennington so contented and
happy over the outlook as at the pres
ent time concluded Mr.. Mcconnell,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
Mrs. Hitchcock Discharged for Want
of Prosecution.
(Denver Republican,.

Mrs. Phillip Hitchcock, charged
with assault to kill Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
Roberts. August s, was yesterday dis
charged in the court of Magistrate
Rice, as there was no prosecution
against her.
Mr.. and Mrs Roberts were put on
the stand. They said that they had
been friends of hers for years, and
that they knew that she was not in
responsible condition at the time o.
the shooting. DR.. II. II. Martin. the
physician who attended Mrs. Hitch
cock, said that she was in such an
extreme state of nervousness at the
time that she could not be held ac-
countable for her actions. He said
that she had been suffering from Sc
we're nervous trouble for some time
and that her troubles had intenslieo
her Illness.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
May Organize.
(CorteZ ,JOurnaD.


The committee appointed to canvass
the various districts to ascertain who
are in favor of organizing an irrigation
district and those opposed, reported on
last Saturday. They had a total of
lO6 names in favor and not to exceed
l2 opposed. Mr. w. b. Wilson, ID.
NJ Longenbaugh and Mr.. Wilkerson
were appointed to get a bond to ac-
company the petition to the county
commissioners for an election. The
farmers are pulling together for the
good of all and from all appearances
this enterprise is going to be pushed
rapidly along. If. after an irrigation
district has been organized. and 1t is
seen that it will not pay to bond the
district, or cannot make satisfactory
arrangements. it will not be necessary
to go into it any further. But there
seems to be little doubt but what the
bonds can he disposed of and the new
system put in operation to great ad-
vantage.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
The Neglected.

The Neglected mine is rightly nam
ed. II has been neglected altogth-
er too long for the good of its own
ers and the city of Durango and repu-
tation of the La Platas But we are
dealing with past history. 1t is now
to the front and it is doubtful IL there
is a mine in the whole San Juan coun-
try paying as handsomely In the
neighborhood of 60 men are now en-
ployed. and the value of the daily pro-
duct is between $500 and $500, and the
owners are jubilant.
The striking of such good ore has
encouraged other La Plata mine own
ers and prospectors, and Frank Riv-
ers says there are at least 200 men
digging In the surrounding hills.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29

Last May" says Mrs. Curtis Bak-
er, of Bookwalter, Ohio, "an infant
child of our neighbor's was suffering
from cholera infantum. The doctor
had given up all hopes of recovery.
| took bottle of chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to the
house. telling them felt sure 1t would
do good If used according to direc-
tons. In two days time the child
had fully recovered, and Is now. (near.
ly year sincel a vigorous, healthy
girl. / have recommended this rem
edy frequently and have never known
it to fail in one single instance" For
sale by j. l.. Parsons, druggist.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
Their Secret is Out.

All Sadleville. Ky. was curious to
know the cause of the vast improve
ment in the health OF Mrs. s. p. Whit
taker. who had for a long time en-
dured untold suffering from chronic
bronchial trouble. Its all due to
DR.. Kings New Discovery" writes
her husband. 1T completely cured
her and IL cured our little grand
daughter Of severe attack OF whoop-
Ing cough" It positively cures coughs.
colds. La Grippe. Bronchitis. all
Throat and Lung Troubles. Guar
anteed bottles. SOC and 81. Trial bot
ties free at G. E. Tiffany's drug store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29

The "incompetents" at the court
house will have to walk the log this
fall. as the organ has sent forth an
edict to this effect. Just who this in
cludes has not been definitely stated.
Now, there is Bradley. man who has
never done anything for his party
or the people, claiming office by right
of pre- emption He has held Office
for the past eight or ten years either
in the city or the county, and there
is no limit to his aspirations But
In the face of the fact that Bradley
voted to mulct the taxpayers out OF
many hundred dollars in order to fee
the organ it is certainly bad taste to
attack him under cover, even If he Is
chronic pap sucker Having mauc
himself out as willing tool in the
hands of his master. it is really I'M
kind of the organ TO attack Mr. Brad
ley along with the other chronics.
But such is the ingratitude of man
man who has betrayed every friend
political and otherwise.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
TslEeRAPHIc NEWS.

BEAU MONT, Texas, Aug. 27.-Two
more men were choked to death by
gas today in trying to stop the the
great gusher. One hundred thousand
barrels of oil have been wasted so far
The gusher caused the death of
two men yesterday In attempts to con
troll the flow It the largest oil
gusher the world has ever known, and
much alarm manifested over a pos
sible catastrophe.
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 27.-B. f. Jos.
sey, United States Chinese inspector
accidentally shot and killed himse
early this morning. Jossey heard a
noise in the henhouse, and thinking
thieves We're stealing his chickens.
took large revolver and crept to the
fence where he started to mount a
step ladder. 1t supposed the lad
der slipped and connecting with the
gun discharged 1t, blowing two holes
in Jossey's breast His wife heard
the noise and came quickly to her
husbands rescue, but the man was
unconscious and died soon afterwards.
Owing to the fact that Jossey was
supposed to have been implicated In
the recent scandal about the importa-
ton of Chinese into the United
States. a great many thought his de-
mise was the result of suicide, but the
inquest showed that the shooting was
accidental.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 27.-Thirty
thousand plumed knights. marching
to the music OF sixty bands marked
today's opening OF the great conclave.
Admiral Schley telegraphed as fol
lows: MAY fair weather and bright
skies favor the grand ceremonies al
Louisville this week. No words can
describe my disappointment at being
unable to attend, but my heart is with
you"
TOPEKA, Kan, Aug PA freight
train was wrecked near here yester
day by a broken axle and the Santa
Fe main line was blocked all day in
consequence. Eight cars were de
rallied, and Brakeman Zeigler. of EN-
| poria, was killed.
LONDON, Aug. 27-The general be
lief here Is that Kitchener's procla
nation will have little or no effect up
on the war In South Africa, and 1t Is
thought that the only way the wal
can be checked is by the capture o
Steyn and Dewet. 1t is also rumoret
here that the British army is becom
ing stale from constant marching
and the recent poor showing in thu
small battles fought has been due t'
this fact.
| WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-It is sale
In official circles that the rupture
with France will break all treaties
with Turkey and create widespread
complications with other countries
II is the belief that 1t all means tn
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF the Ottoman EN-
pire.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29

Billy In the back of the head and en-
tering near the base OF the brain.
The lad fell back. but regained con.
seriousness after the others threw lib.
eral quantities OF water over him At
first the wound did not bleed. but
later blood began to drip from it.
The injured lad refused to allow his
companions to summon help from the
neighborhood. saying he was all
right. As he kept losing conscious
ness his companions became alarmed
and some of them came to town to in
form his family.
Since last night the sufferer has
been unconscious most of the time
and is very weak at present. His
condition is extremely critical at this
writing, although where there's life
there's hope"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
Astounded the Editor.

s. c.. YVES once immensely surprised.
Through long suffering from dys-
pepsla." he writes, my wife was
greatly run down. She had no
strength or vigor and suffered great
distress from her stomach, but she
tried Electric Bitters which helped her
at once, and after using four bottles
she is entirely well, can eat anything.
It's grand tonic. and It's gentle laxa-
tive qualities are splendid for torpid
liver" For Indigestion, Loss OF Ap-
petite, Stomach and Liver troubles
it's a positive guaranteed cure. On
ly soc at G. E. Tiffany's.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29

at the latter city. the travellers took
in the Garden of the Gods and made
the trip to Pixies Peak.
While every part of the journey was
enjoyable, and the scenery around the
circle magnificent, both Mr.. and Mrs.
Perkins consider the stage ride from
Ouray to Red Mountain as the finest
of all. As the gentleman said, the
scenery is not only gorgeous. but 1t is
gorge-y. Red Mountain reminded
him of Navajo blanket-its color
ing is so brilliant.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
ONE MORE UNFORTUNATE.
Accidental Shooting of William Town
send Yesterday Afternoon.

Yesterday about l O'Clock p. M,
years of age, son of J. p. Townsend
of this city, was accidentally shot at
the lime kiln, about half mile he
yond Animas City. Billy" as he is
known among his friends, was sent to
see after the horses. with the strict
injunction to come straight back
Instead of returning Immediately,
Billy fingered in the company of some
other lads who were camped near by.
After indulging in various sports,
such as swimming, and shooting with
"22," the boys decided to prepare
dinner. Billy volunteering to make
the bread.
Shortly before this. Alva Williams, a
colored boy, and another lad passed
by, and being hailed. Joined the crowd.
Just before preparations for the
meal were commenced, one of the boys
remarked as the gun was being passed
from hand to hand. 'Tisnt loaded
1t is difficult to discover how such
mistake could be made. The true
explanation is probably that the boy
who last shot was attending to some
thing else and failed to notice the re-
mark. No one seems to be real clear
as to that point Of the affair.
While some OF the others were pre-
pairing the frog legs. Billy sat down to
mix the corn bread. Alva Williams
was standing in front of him. holding
the gun. While playing with It. II
went off suddenly. the ball striking
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
Railroad Right of Way.
Aztec Index.

The survey OF the Colorado e. Gulf
railroad has about been made through
the valley and the question of right
of way now comes to the front. Mr.
C. r. Mcconnell. of Durango. is now
in the county to ascertain the atti-
tude of the property owners and peo-
pie generally towards this question.
A meeting of the citizens of this end
of the valley has been arranged to be
held In Aztec Saturday afternoon
August 81, for the purpose of discuss
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
The Latest.

AT the Townsend household this af-
ternoon there is an air of unrest, an
anxious waiting for the close of the op.
Grafton now being performed. Four
doctors are in the sick boys room,
trying to cheat death of a victim.
The boy is still unconscious and
very weak. The operation is very
difficult one, since the boys were no
more than two feet apart when the
shot was fired. Had it been fired
straight, the bullet would have doubt
less come out.
Since the wound is clear and clean,
there is reason to fear the ball has
gone by a circuitous route far in.
The skin must be cut in either direc.
ton and the fractured skull removed
before the path of the bullet can be
discovered.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
Pronounced a Great Remedy.

Dr. Warner:--Dear Sir-In behalf
of the White Wine OF Tar Syrup can
say 1t Is great remedy for weak
lungs. | had pneumonia eight years
ago, which left my lungs in bad con-
dition. | used the White Wine of
Tar Syrup you sent me, and am great
ly benefited. can recommend 1t as
a good medicine. hope you will
supply our druggist at Cabool. Mo-.
Mr.. German. as would like more Of
it. Yours truly,
REV. JOHN w. BROWN.
For sale by J. l.. Parsons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
"Burro" Shaw.

]. ]. Biggs is in receipt of letter
from ID. j. Shaw. better known as
"Burro" Shaw. Mr.. Shaw is at Ou-
ray, where he is still suffering i'll
ness, and he says there is no hope of
recovery and he leaves in few days
for Denver hospital. where he ex-
poets his days will soon be numbered.
Mr. Shaw SAYS he was foolish for ever
leaving the San Juan, as it was in the
north west he broke down and lost
his money.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29

ing the matter. Mr.. Mcconnell will
probably be present at the meeting
and Will voice the wishes of the com
pany and explain what it is desired
to accomplish. A suggestion has
been made that three commissioners
be appointed in each of the thre di-
visions of the valley to have in charge
the securing OF the right OF way
This mater and others will be decld-
ed at the meeting. Every ranchman
whose land is on the line of survey
should be present. Everybody is In
vited.
A meeting of the citizens of the low
er end OF the valley viii be held for
the same purpose at Pennington on
Friday afternoon, August 30
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
Demands Additional Light.
(Telluride Journal).

The Aspen Democrat in noting the
killing of a blooded dog by pass
enger train says, ct is not known
what made the dog get in front of the
engine" The coroner should empan-
el jury and discover what made tfe
dog get in front of the engine. II is
little less than malfeasancr in Office to
permit the matter to drop without
clearing up the mystery.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
Heavy Rain at Pagosa.
Pagosa Springs, Colo,

August a, lyUI.
The heaviest rainfall that has oc-
CURED here for many years fell yes
terday afternoon. 1t only lasted for
about half an hour, but came in such
a great quantity that it caused the
stream near the livery barn of Rea-
Wis q Seavy to rise to such a heighth
as to wash out several feet of the
foundation of the barn. For a few
minutes they thought it would take
the barn. so they moved all the horses
no damage has been reported.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
Narrow ESQ ape.
(Farmington Times).

Yesterday the 11-year-old son of
Joseph Hunt came near killing his lit.
tie brother with "A Winchester. He
had slipped the gun out without the
knowledgs of his parents and was try
ing to put in a cartridge while his
2-year-old brother was looking in the
barrel. The gun went off, badly
powder-burning the younger child's
face and eyes. At the time of the ex
plosion he had moved his head slight.
ly or it would have killed him. The
same day the younger one cut his foot
with an AK, so the doctor had to be
called. 1t was day of excitement
for the family.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
To Save Her Child

From frightful Disagreement Mrs.
Mamie Galleger, OF La Grange. Ga,
applied Bucklin's Arnica Salve to
great sores on her head and face. and
writes its quick cure exceeded all her
hopes. 1t works wonders In Sores.
Bruises, Skin Eruptions. Cuts. Burns.
ScaIds and Piles. CSC. Cure guar
antecd by G. E. Tiffany. druggis-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29

The Republicans of La Plata county
are confronted by grave PROPOSE
ton. The Democratic organ, or rath-
er the personal organ of Ex-Governor
Thomas, has assumed the same posi-
tion this year it did with Judge Rus
sell last fall in reference to who shall
and who shall not go on the Demo
crate ticket. thereby giving the appear
ance of having been bought to sup
port certain Republican nominees.
The Republican party has been count
ing on several hundred votes that
will not have anything to do with the
man who runs the organ, and should
he buck portion of the Democratic
ticket, il makes those votes certain
for the Democrats opposed. While
it may cost a little money, it will be
well spent if the organ can thereby
be induced to stick to the Democratic
ticket. aAN
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
A Great Blood Renewer.

Windsor, Ont, Jan. IA, 1900.
DR.. C. d. Warner. Dear SIR
Having used your Compound OF Seven
Cures in my family will say it has no
equal; as a blood purifier and for
building up the system 1t is unsur-
passed. Yours respectfully,
MRS. NJ. SHORT.
For sale by ]. l.. Parsons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
A Worldwide Reputation.

Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy has world wide
reputation for its cures. 1t never
fails and Is pleasant and safe to take.
For sale by J. l.. Parsons, druggist.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29

While reporting 0ne outing. Mr.. Nc
Bride says he was disappointed in
Salt Lake as a business center. II
it was not for tourists the town would
not be much of a place. The party
enjoyed the bathing at Salt Air beach.
At the fair directory meeting last
evening the Elks were granted the
exclusive privilege of the fair grounds
hon Friday evening. the last day of the
fair. The order will have full con
troll of the grounds and will arrange
their celebration as they see fit.
will go to the association.
Mrs. A. j. Firestein, accompanied
by her son, departed for their Ohio
home last evening. after spending six
weeks very pleasantly with Mr.. and
Mrs. S. Il. Herr. They were accom-
panied by Mr. and Mrs Herr They
first stop at Silverton, thence cross
the range to Ophir thence to Telh'
ride, then back over the High Line
trail to Red Mountain. thence by
stage to Ouray. at which point the
party will separate. 1t will be an
exciting trip for the easterners.
d. B. Bailey is in tow n today from
Hesperus. He has just received a
Letter written from Toas, n. NJ. tell.
ing of the progress of party making
an overland trip to Texas. Mrs
Bailey has been in poor health for
some time and is at present on her
way to visit her daughter. preferring
to make the trip by wagon. instead of
on the cars. Mr.. Bailey's son, who is
escorting the party. said In the letter
that the trip was very pleasant and
his mothers health already much i'm
proved.
Richard Donald, mention of whose
departure for Denver yesterday ap-
peared in last evenings Herald, died
upon the arrival of the train in Denver
this morning, the news being convey
ed in a dispatch from Mrs. Donald to
the Porter Fuel Co. The wife also
stated that she would start for Du-
range with the remains on the evein-
ing train, arriving tomorrow after
noon. The deceased has been i'll for
the best part of a year. He was first
under the care of Durango physicians,
then went to Silveron and was un-
der DIR. Winters for long time, re-
turning to Durango and remaining
here for some months, departing for
Denver yesterday to have an opera
tion performed. Mr.. Donald was in
the employ of the Porter Fuel com
pany for some time previous to his
illness, and has two sons working
at Porter now, being the support of
the family during the long illness.
There are three other children. ages
of all running from babyhood to is.
Deceased was an Odd Fellow, and the
local lodge will no doubt have charge
of the funeral, but as to this no ar
rangemcnts have been made.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29

Frank c. Goudy comes to the front
and says Sam Strong possessed no
BILE traits of which the public was not
aware that he was generous and aid
ed many miner playing in hard luck,
his gifts in that direction reaching
into the thousands of dollars, but as
he stunned notoriety, the public knew
nothing of it.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29

There is plenty of good material
from which the Republicans can select
ticket this fall. True. there are no
candidates making IA great fight for
recognition, but this is better for the
people. Ii means that men can be
selected because of their fitness and
who will not be under obligations to
politicians and taxpayers will receive
the benefit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
What a Tale II Tells.

IL that mirror of yours shows
wretched. salow complexion, a jaun-
diced look, moth patches and blotches
on the skin, its liver trouble; but DR..
Kings New Life Pills regulate the liv-
er, purify the blood, give clear skin,
rosy cheeks, rich complexion. Only
25c at G.. Il, Tiifany's drug store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
GORGEOUS AND GoRGE-Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Perkins Take in the
the Circle Trip.

Mr.. and Mrs. +. c. Perkins return
Saturday evening from trip to Den
yer and Colorado Springs. returning
by way Of Ouray. Red Mountain and
Silverton.
Two or three days were spent in
Denver and Colorado Springs. While
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-29
9. o. TAYLOR wr,..,.s. mot .,e-u.A I. p.rr..
Get What You Ask For!

When you ask for Cascarets Candy
Cathartic be sure you get them.
Genuine tablets stamped C. c. c.
Never sold in bulk. A substitutor is
always a cheat and fraud. Bewarel
All druggists, Ioc.