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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25
a lost cause
LILLIAN HARTMAN JOHNSON.
cHRYSANrHEMUMS
And Other Flowers, Particularly the
Other Flowers.

Well, the mum" show is over. 1t
has certainly been big success in
every way. The different booths in
which articles We're offered for sale
We're sold out and a very nice little
sum realized.
The programmes presented each
evening were entertaining while the
eatables served proved without ques
lion that the Presbyterian ladies have
mastered the mysteries of the CASTRO
nomic art.
In detail the programme differed
each evening with the exception of the
Garden of Singing Flowers" Last
evening the reading given by Lillian
Hartman Johnson on Thursday
evening was omitted. Considerable
disappointment was expressed that this
rumber was not repeated.
Mrs. Spangler's solo, "Snowfakes,
was also mentioned with admiration.
This was the first time many Du-
listening to Mrs. Spangler, but they
hope it will not be the last. The lady
is graduate of the Boston conserv-
atory of music and handles her voice
with a precision only obtained by per-
feet training.
Mrs. Egan opened the proceedings
last evening with piano solo which
was very well received. an encore be.
ing called for.
Russell Havinghorst recited very
nicely, giving as an encore The Rag
gedy Man." which is always delightful
Miss Grays reading, the Vale OF
Kasimire." was evidently appreciated
judging from the applause. The mo
ton songs by Bessie Lake and Antoi-
nette Blackburn were charming.
Mrs. Morgan's song was lovely. She
has never apparently been in better
voice.
1.-The Garden of Singing Flowers
was heard with rapt attention. The
chorus work was very pretty and the
solos splendid. Really, the flower
frames around the faces were very be
coming-especially the tulip and the
pansy.
w. III. Henderson made first rate
gardner-not unlike the pictures Of
administered liquid refreshments to
the dropping posies from big water
ing can.
The air seemed to have been adapt
ed from the opera Patience" At
least parts of the cantata were very
similar.
Mrs. Mollette made a "gaudy sun
tlower''-very gaudy. indeed. The
full blown red rose" imported from
far Japan, was prettily represented
by Miss Maud Morgan.
The tulip who grew in hilly coun'
trie. o. don't you wish you were I?''
was Mr.. C. C. Perkins.
Mrs Jakway was beautiful daisy
the fairest of flowers
DR.. McCanna. representing the man
in the moon, informed the company
that tho ne'er drink to excess, a
very full moon am I.
Mr.. Hayden's song was exceedingly
brief. only a pansy blossom"-but
looks are more eloquent than words
some times.
Two of the prettiest songs were the
and the buttercup. and loft in the
Silly Night"
The Chestnut" proposed by the lily
Miss Ralli, in offended dignity, was
very pretty. I'VE Are All Md. Nod
din" Then one by one the sweet flow
ers died. to wake as persons.
So the mum show ended
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

As the returns from the yarioui
counties are digested II becomes more
aud more certain that Colorado vii
join her neighbors and step into tht
Republican column year hence
The people Of this state are feeling
the effects OF adh.ring to fusion
policy that seems TO have thrived
solely In the interests of SpoilS
Just give voters time and their eyes
VIII open.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

been suggested for the Democratic
nomination for President In 1904. be
gan his political career as private
secretary 10 Mr.. Cleveland when the
cx'presidcnt was governor of New
York Mr.. Lamont Mt that time was
n member Of the star Of the Albany
Argus. After his term as secretary
oi war Mr. Lamont went into busi-
ness as II fnancier and Is now one
Of Americas richest men.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

At an informal meeting OF the stat,
board the other day Governor Orman
held out for reduction In the state
levy, claiming that with Increased val
uation II could be cut from one'bnli
to one mill The other members
however. were in favor OF the tuii
limit, which win necessarily have To
be spent, and no one ever knew of n
fusionlsts elected to n state Once cut
ting down expenses.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

A Canadian paper says The Unit
ed States sent us last year merchan'
disc valued at sli9oo0.000. of which
$40 900 00o worth was In manufactur
ed goods The Canadians are
good traders and II only remains to
be added that they get n splendid bar
gain for their money
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

Congress win soon be In session
The members will be very. very tired
however and after organizing win ad
jonrn for the holidays, The average
congressman is not at all anxious to
injure his health by applying himscl
too closely 10 business at the begin
ming OF the session,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

The disaster at the SmuggIcr. I'm
ion in Marshal Basin WIS a bad one.
No one ever dreamed that such great
loss OF life could occur in well ven
tiIated mine. smoke probably never
having occurred to the management
or those employed. Now that death
has resulted. no doubt SOME provis
ion VIII be made to shut of draf,
through tunnels In case of fire
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

The letters from Bulgaria by VIII
liam E. Curtis are highly interesting
under existing conditions. Much
light * thrown ON that country and
the kidnapping of Miss Stone. II tn,
letter were taken up In the public
schools they would mo doubt prov.
beneficial and be OF more service to
scholars than something transpirinr
n thousand or so years ago.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

Az we supposed, the massacre ot
a company OF American soldiers In
treachcry on the part of natives who
were trusted In official positions. The
assailnnts were smugglcd In as labor
srs TO work on local improvements
and the "presidcnte" was at the head
of the plot
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

The quicker the Denver police tak'
steps to end the reign Of terror IN
that city the better II will he. Wo
men from other places will certainly
hesitate TO visit Denver ms long NJ
the present epidemic of crime exists
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

South American revolutionists are
having happy time once more. Tho
only time the people of South Ameri
ca are happy Ia when they are revolt
ing and fighting.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

Joseph r. Smith. the new president
of the Mormon church in accessior
10 the late Lorenzo Snow, liz SO ycars
old and has been n Mormon elder
since 1854. Brigham Young ordain
ed him one of the twelve apoatlet
In 1866, and since then he has beer
q great leader In the church. He ~
a frm poiygamist In belief and hai
three wifes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

Notwithstanding the interdic,. OF
imagined iDterdlct which has been
pronounced by Russia against Amer
lean products. Russia In a larger i'm
porter OF American goods than ever
before. This Is the case with most
of the European countries
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

At last Denver police captured a
thug and robber--by killing him.
Let MS trust this good beginning will
finally end In clearing that inflicted
city from It's band Of criminals.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

The Denver fusionists are havinp
a happy time. Between Judge John
son and the board Of commissioner,
the Denver papers are able TO occu
py much space. Oh. what a happ,
family
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

Later estimates have reduced Pres
ident SchwabB annual salary To a
quarter of II million dollars, which is
not extrnvngant. considering the price
Of coal and potatoes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

There win be more accidents Il
chronicle Sunday morning. Severa
football games are slated for tomor-
row.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. James Gallery finally
got away this morning. VIII winter
in the sunny South--befween New
Orleans and Hot Springs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

The oil indications around Aztec
are said to be Just as good as those
OF Archuleta counts. With an oil
heid extending from Pagosa Springs
to Pennington, this southwest sec.
tion would have broad-gauge railroads
galore inside OF two years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

Contrary to the announcement
made in this mornings paper the
Presbyterian ladies have decided to
serve supper this evening at the Ven
dome from . to 1880. The meal will
be fully equal to that served last even
ing at the same rate, rs cents.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

The Boston Fuel companys excurs'
ion on their now road has been post
poned until Monday
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

Let us trust that the oil flow at Pa
gosa will equal that OF Texas What
n boom this section would enjoy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

last night and continued to Denver
this morning
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

Mr.. Ernesti. the artist, sent three
crates of pictures to Denver this
morning. Mr.. Ernestis work goes
all over the country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25
The politicians are finding out that
Roosevelt Is president

Nothing succeeds like success ex
cept the smile of pretty woman.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

Miss Lydia Gibbs came down from
S'lycrton last evening. en- route t.
Telluride. where she will reside dur
ing the winter months, possibly re
turning to Silyerton next summer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

The mother of Senator Teller dicd
Al Morrison. ILL.,. Sunday at the age
of nincty-three.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

The meeting of the Methodist lit
erary society which meets Friday
evenings has been postponed until
next Friday
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

Silverton this morning en- route to
Denver
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

Mrs. Gus George came down from
SiIvcrton this morning to spend few
days with mother and sister.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25
AZTEC ITEMS.

Thanksgiving evening there will be
big dance in Blackmer's hall, which
is now well on the way towards com
pletion. The erection of this build
ing will give quite an impetus to Az
tee social events.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

r. l.. Finch. OF the Silverton Min
er, departed this morning for Little
ton, whore he will reside this winter
looking after paper interests there.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

rey. and London. and since 1884 she
has used her wealth for the good OF
her fellow men.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

George Post, representing the Post
Paper Co. OF Denver. is In the city,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

=. p. Allen. proprietor of the Stra-
ter house bar who went to Kansas
City some time ago to have an opera
tion performed is reported very Ill
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

A. Sessions. who spent day in the
city, returned to Silverton last even
Ing Mr.. Sessions is conducting. the
furnished rooms over the new Benson
block. and when In Silverton give him
call
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

The practicing for the Thanksgiv-
Ing game Of football is going on reg
ularly. Both teams are getting in
good shape 80 that the game bids fair
10 be exciting. 1t will come of.
fain or snow. hail or blow, so count
on attending. Who will play? Why.
the smelter team and the high school
boys.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

w. II. Stewart. fireman for engine
No, l on the Boston Fnel company's
road. left for Rocky Ford this morn
ing in response to telegram which
announced the severe illness of his
wife.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

not expected to live. His wife de-
parted on the morning train to join
him
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

city. but now mining In San Juan
county. came down from Silvcrton
this morning en- route to Pagosa
Springs
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

II. Il. McCalcb is in town today
from Dix. He says things are quiet
In the Park. Now that election is
all over. there won't be any excite
ment until Thanksgiving.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

Joe Terry came down from Silye,.
ton this morning en- route to Denver 4.
whittier his family iourneyed a
few days ago. Joe will return in
about IA week nd prepare for steady
campaign at the Sunnyside during the
winter months.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25
From Thursdays Daily.

from InuTSuAy y Dally.
Mrs. Gus George came down from
SiIvcrton this morning to spend a few
days with mother and sister
Mr.. Ernesti. the artist, sent three
crates OF pictures to Denver this
morning Mr. Ernesti's work goes
all over the country.
Mr. and Mrs. James Gallery finally
got away this morning. VIII winter
in the sunny South-befween New
Orleans and Hot Springs.
Miss Lydia Gibbs came down from
Silvcrton last evening. en- route to
Telluride. where she win reside dur
ing the winter months. possibly re
turning to Silverton next summer.
A. Sessions. who spent a day in the
city. returned to Sllverton last even
Ing Mr.. Sessions is conducting the
furnished rooms over the new Benson
block. and when In Silverton give him
call
Joe Terry came down from Sllve,.
ton this morning en- route to Denver.
whittier his family iourneyed a
few days ago Joe will return in
about "a week nd prepare for steady
campaign Mt the Sunnyside during the
winter months.
Tom Burlan goes to Silyerton this
afternoon where he caters to good
trade In mems and ladies' suits, es.
pecially since samples OF their work
have been observed on well dressed
people. From Silverton Mr.. Burlan
viii invade Telluride. and those IN
the habit OF sending out for clothing
win do well to give him trial. Per
feet hts guaranteed for both men ar
women
The recent mining deal. an account
OF which appeared In yesterdays pa
per. means additional life for the Ce-
ment Creek section Of San Juan coun-
ty The mines OF Cement Greek and
at the head of that stream In and
about Poughkeepsie Gulch and the left
fork of the Animas, all heading with.
In IA radius of mile have been coming
few years and the outlook for the fu-
ture is brighter than ever.
The Southwestern News Bureau
Win he n Durango institution con.
ducsed by Lillian Hartman Johns u
for the dissemination of Southwest.
cfn news In correspondence by let
ter and wire to the outside world. and
one OF the chief features will be the
presentment in readable and catchy
style OF the resources and Industries
of the country In some OF these
matters, particularly mining, she wiz
have the assistance OF her brother
Frank Hartman, occasionally. Mrs
Johnson has arranged to conduct
headquarters ut Durango for the en-
tire San Juan for Mines and Miner
ais. the great mining magazine.
which has been gaining large circuia.
tion In this country by its liberal
treatment OF our mining resources.
tlons for this magazine and for the
Coal and Metal Miners Text Book.
and orders or letters OF inquiry v!;l
receive prompt attention. Mrs.
Johnson is correspondent for Denver
and other papers. and win add others
To the list which have been offered.
Realizing the great need of adverils-
Ing our Industries. The Herald vel.
comes the Southwestern News Bureau
and will he glad to assist In extend
ing Its far.reaching influence. There
never has been time when the con
ditions We're more favorable for at
investors and homeseckcrs
to Southwestern Colorado than now.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

From Fridays Daily.
E. Thurland is up from Fruitland.
Rex Mollette was Pagosa Springs
passenger this morning
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

Last Tuesday Mrs. r. B. Whitford
entertained number of young peo-
ple-with sprinkling of older ones
at cards. The affair was quite in
formal, but very pleasant. Among
the guests were Misses Mccoy. Opal
Ferguson, Pearl Pendleton, Stella
Stogsill. Messrs. Grove, Mead. Pen
dleton, Austin and Mccoy.
Miss Pearl Pendleton, who is at
present doing Office work for her ia
ther here, will probably remain a
month longer. Miss Pendleton Is q
great favorite here and Aztec young
people hope she will remain all win
ter
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
EUROPEAN TRADE DEPRESSION
Frank A. Vanderlip Says the Condition
Is General.
(By Associated Pyessl

New York. Dec. 3.-Frank A. Wander
llp, vice president of the National City
bank. and formerly assistant secretary
of the treasury has returned to his desk
after an extended absence abroad.
Asked as to the result of his observa-
lions. Mr. Nanderlip said
The situation everywhere on the
other side is materially depressed. 1
think the tide has turned in Germany,
but there are great number Of unem-
ployed there.
The situation in Russia was most un-
satisfactory when I was there in the
spring. but all the information / gath
cred on this last trip. though I did not
visit Russia again, was that it had at
least not become less so and proba bly,
more ounfavorable.
I'm Paris there is depression and great
dizziness on the bourse with complaints
of general trade duTlness. Everyone in
England is depressed because of the
continuation of the South African wa
and its enormous cost"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
CANADA STILL HAS HOPE,
Believes American Ownership Of Skag-
way Will Not Hold. E-s.
by Associated Press.)


Port Townsend. Wash, Dec. Sac
cording 10 advices from Alaska the Can
adam government still retains q faint
hope that Skagway is a city Of Canada.
and that soma canadian authorities insist
that in the Canadian customs forms of
Skagway shall not appear as "Sllagway
Alaska" but as plain sSkagway'' with
the word Alaska omitted, by which ac-
ton America can interpret that Canada
does not propose to recognize American
ownership of that place.
Another move is on foot to secure
regular territorial form of government,
including a delegate to congress. Dur
ing the present session of the United
States court at Juneau, proposition is
to be made to the Alaskan Bar asso-
citation to take in hand the matter of
calling a territorial convention for the
objects above stated .sS.f
Many prominent attorneys are favor
able to the plan and will call a conven-
ton.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
TO DEMAND INDEMNITY CLAIMS.
German Warships Wanted at vene-
zuela to Enforce Payment.
(By Associated I

10y ASSOCIATED ffcSS.)
Trinidad. Dec. 3.-Passengers arriving
from LeGuayra. the port of Caracas.
say the German minister in the Vene-
zuelan capital has recommended to his
government that eight war vessels be
stationed In the various ports of Vene-
zuela to enforce the payment of claims
against the republic.
General B. Guerra. who was relieved
recently from the office OF minister of
war and arrested on the charge of con-
spiracy. has applied for a trial by court
martial.
General Centeno, formerly friend Of
President Castro. and Generals Mugurez,
Garcia. Hernandez. Michelena and Pal
lacfos. as Well as the presidents of banks
and principal merchants of Caracas, are
prisoners in the capital, according to the
latest advces.
Eighteen mercantile houses in Caracas
are closed and not single bank trans
action has taken plce there in more
than week.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
SPECULATING IN LAND.
ST. Louis Property Holders Expect Ex-
position to Increase Values.
(By Associated Press.)

(By ASSOclateu freSS.)
st. Louis, Mo-. Dec. 3.--Specuators
from different parts of the hemisphere
are making this city an objective point
since the 1908 exposition has assumed
definite proportions. All kinds of prop
erty within mile of Forest and Tower
Grove parks has doubly enhanced in
value.
Vacant lots which for years have gone
begging and on which "for sale" signs
We're a fixture. now are not purchasable,
unless at fabulous prices.
Ex-Governor Francis. president of the
exposition, is interested in much vacant
land near Forest park. but does not seem
disposed to relinquish any of his pos
sessions at the present time. He is already
a wealthy man.
Certain it is that many people in ST.
Louis, not so well off in this worlds
goods, win be materially benefited ere
the exposition shall have passed away.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03

tailed. The domestic demand runs along
evenly. with little feature.
AS to the reason for the decline in the
demand from the continent, there seems
to be some difference of opinion. There
is at times considerable speculation in
silver as in metals like copper and tin.
1t is argued that large surplus is
being carried in this country. This. how
ever, is denied by the refiners. vino de-
clare they are selling their products as
fast as it is refined. and explain the de-
cline by saying simply that the con-
tinental demand at present is lull.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
RUSSIA-JAPAN ALLIANCE.
Other Nations Would Profit Were
Peace Relations Disturbed, =,
(By Associated Press,)

~
st. Petersburg. Dec. 3.-The Novoe
Vremya comments on the visit of Mar
quis Ito to Russia. 1t says the Jap&nese
statesman will have observed in authOr-
itative quarters in st. Petersburg Pa
love of peace and absence of that taste
for political venture, which may be no.
ticed as being present. not in London. rs
formerly may have been the case, Int
in a city considerably nearer to 81.
Petersburg" = II
The Novoe Vremya declares tina Il both
nations-Russian and Japan--would gafn
more by an amicable hAfl
by treading the slippery path Of BIT
terness and conflict. 1t would be useful
to other parties If the relations of these
two neighbors were disturbed. but2 this
is the very trap the Japanese should
be careful to avoid. ~ l..
The paper adds: "If Marquis Ito De
votes his efforts to preventing the Jap
anese from becoming the dupes of our
common we'll wishers.' he will always
retain the sympathies of Russia" II
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03

reported on reliable authority that the
II. Clay Pierce syndicate. which owns a
controlling interest In the st. Louis a.
San Francisco. the Fort Worth & Rio
Grande. the Mexican Central and the
Monterey & Mexican Gulf railways. is
negotiating with A. f. Stillwell and as
sociates for the completed track and
grade of the Kansas City, Mexico &
Orient Railroad company.
If the deal Is contaminated the Pierce
syndicate will. 1t Is said. abandon that
part of the proposed Kansas City, Mex
leo Orient which runs from Texas to
Kansas City.
A line will be constructed from
either Junction City. or Mason. Tex. to
Sierra Mojada, In the state of Chhua-
hua. Mexico. where connection will be
made with the Mexican Northern which
runs from Sierra Moajada, to Escalon,
on the Mexican Central.
The Chihuahua and Pacific. which
runs from Chihuahua to a point about
l2O miles west toward the Pacific slope,
has been purchased by the Pierce syndi-
cate and will be made a division of the
Frisco system.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Wants Life Interest in Oil.

SS.1
Beaumont, Texas, Dec. 3.-Federal
Judge D. H. Bryant, in the case of Mrs
Annie E. Snow of California, who has
brought suit for a one-eighteenth life in
terest in the Veatch survey, in which is
situated all the gushers in the field ex-
cept eight or ten, has appointed Hon
orable Sinclair Tialaferro of Houston.
Texas. as receiver. Under the order of
the court it will be his duty to demand
and receive of each defendant company
sworn statement each month. showing
the amount of oil taken and marketed
during the preceding month and the
price paid, the money to be held and paid
over to Mrs. Snow, when the suit is de-
cided
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
DECLINE IN SILVER.
Decrease Of Continental Demand Given
as the Reason.
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Dec. 3.-Bar silver was
quoted in London yesterday at % / It'd
per ounce. This is the lowest price in
about three years, the highest in that
period having been reached a. IS Slid
in 1860. During the past week, the
price has sagged off about a full renny.
Inquiry among dealers in silver tends
to show that the d. line in the price
is not due to increase in production
but rather to a decrease in the demand
In continental Europe. Two great for
eign markets cor silver at present are
the continent and Inlia, and it is as
serted that the competitive buying Of
these two customers is necessary to
maintain the price.
India is at present buying about its
usual quota Of silver, but tn. demand
ON the continent has been much cur