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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
Hs Kept His Leg.

Twelve years ago J. W. Sullivan of
hartford. conn. scratched his leg
with rusty wire. Inflammation and
blood poisoning set in. For two years
ne suffered intensely. Then the best
doctors urged amputation. but" he
"rites' i used one bottle of EIec-
tric bitters and ! ~ boxes of Bucklin's
Arhica Salve and my leg was sound
ana well as ever" For eruptions.
eczema. salt rheum. sores and all
blood disorders. Electric Bitters has
no rival on earth. Try them. q.
H. iiuany Will guarantee satisfaction
or refund money. Only soc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

While the vouchers were being de
stroyed the council was in recess. and
the retiring mayor passed around the
cigars.
Upon reconvening Mayor Mcconnell
made short address. lie thanked
the members of the council for the
courtesies shown during the two years
he had presided. He said that dur
ing this time nothing had arisen to
mar the good feeling that prevailed
among all members toward each 9TH
er, and that where differences had
arisen it was because of honest con-
victions and not as spite work; that
the council had worked harmonious
ly in non-partisan manner for the
interests of the city: that as mayor
he took pride in advancing the inter
ests of Durango. and as private cit
izen he would continue to do so. With
the limited means at hand he thought
the showing of the past two years
was a good one. and with improved
conditions better showing will re
suit. The mayor said he was sorry
the bonding proposition for new wa
ter system did not carry. as it would
have proved beneficial in many ways
and it was matter that the new coun-
ell should not drop. but push to a sue
oessful issue.
AT the conclusion of the mayors
remarks Alderman Rivers offered II
resolution on behalf of the hOld-over
members, thanking the retiring mayor
and aldermen for faithful performance
OF their duties. The resolution passed
unanimously and the council adjourn
ed sine die
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
Beware of a Counh.

A cough Is not a disease, but a
symptom Consumption and bron-
chitis. which are the most dangerous
ana fatal diseases. have for their first
indication persistent cough. and ir
properly treated as soon as this cough
appears are easily cured. Chamber
lains Cough Remedy mas proven won
lerfuily successful and gained its
wide reputation and extensive sale
by its success In curing the diseases
which cause coughing. If 1t is not
beneficial 1t Will not cost you cent.
ror sale by j. l.. Parsons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
A sprained Ankle Quickly Cured

AT one time 1 suffered from a Sc
we're sprain of the ankle" says Geo.
~ cary editor of The Guide, Wash.
ihgton. va. After using several well
recommended medicines without sue
cess tried Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and am pleased to say that relief came
as soon as began it's use. and a com
p'ete cure speedily followed. This
remedy has also been used in my fam
lily for frost bitten feet with the best
results cheerfully recommend its
use to all who may need a first class
ihiment. Sold by j. l.. Parsons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
Q. Q. Taylor whl..ls.. good. pure. and old.
How to Cure the Grin.

Remain quietly at home and take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy rs d.
rected and n quick recovery is sure to
follow. That remedy counteracts any
tendency of the grip to result In pneu-
monia. which is really the only seri-
GUS danger. Among the tens of thou
sands who have used 1t for the grip
aot one case has ever been reported
ehat did not recover. For sale by ].
l.. Parsons. Druggist.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
q. o. Taylor Whistles. thoroughly uAol..o..
'Tls Easy to Feel Good.

Countless thousands have found a
blessing to the body in DR.. Kings
ne" Life Pilis. which positively cure
constipation, sick headache. dizziness,
1aundice. malaria, fever and ague. and
all liver and stomach troubles. Pure
iy vegetable. Never grippe or weak
en-. Only 25c at q. L. Tinany's drug
store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
Job Couldn't Have Stnnd L,

a. ''aNe otoOu IL
III me- had itching piles They're
terribly annoying. But Bucklin's Ar
MICA Salve Will cure the worst case of
pies on earth. 1t has cured thou
SANDS. For injuries, pains or bodily
eruptions it's the best salve in the
world. Price 25c box. Cure guar.
anteed. Sold by G. e. Tiffany.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Rev. Archibald and wife came In on
last evenings eastern, staying over
night with Mrs. q. f. Boyle and con.
tinuing to Mancos this morning, here
they Will visit sister, Mr., and Mri'.
Archibald returned some time aga
from india, where they served as mis-
sionaries, having been in the work
for twenty years. They eZpoc. IN
return to India in about a month.
Mrs. Archibald is sister of Mrs
Brown. whom many Durango res.
dents viii remember.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

have purchased Ed. Fay's chop house
and Will conduct II In future Both
OF the new proprietors are well known
and liked. and they promise to keep
the place up To its well established
reputation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

A gymnasium in charge OF com
petent Instructor wou.i mean great
ieal to the young men of the commu
lity. The advantages are not hard tC
discover. Not only would ii br II
place to spend the evening, but /,
would make muscular training avail
able. During the winter months in
ioor base ball and basket ball could
be played. while training along all the
various lines of sport could be had
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

DIR. w. u. Mcdowell of the Colorado
board of health is In town. The de
partment is apparently not satisne
with the manner in which affairs have
been conducted. and has sent DIR. Nc.
Dowel to investigate. Today he is
looking into the cases of smallpox
and scarlet fever. This evening he
Will address the council. He leaves
IN the morning for Silver,on.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

posed of Judge Nc Fie. District Attor.
ney Abbott. Clerk Bergere and Inter
prefer Reed. The quaretite were
entertained Satur day evening at the
Durango club, where. Mr.. Bergere
demonstrated his, ability to play the
piano. They isstt yesterday morn.
ing for Aztec, in cb arge of Bert Brown
and John Austin The term Is ex.
peoted to last 9. week or ten days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Wm. =. Vale returned from nueb'
10 last evening, where he atten tee the
q. A X. meeting. He visited Denver
one day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

W. l.. Tanner OF Pennington is get
ting ready two loads OF supplies Ior
the Hyde Exploring expedition and
T. {. Arnold.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Wm. Wilkaskey brought up load
OF apples from Farmingion ami will
take back a load OF supplies for +. NJ.
Pierce.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Mr.. Burns has taken no action ii
regard to leasing his Trimble prop.
erty. although several parties are fig
uring with him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Marion Bell was Denver bound
passenger this morning. where he goes
for week or ten days of pleasure.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Mrs. ID. Preston Bell goes to Silver
ton this afternoon to spend few days
with MIR. b.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

From Mondays Daily.
George King of Pennington came in
last night with load of apples.
Mrs. ,Moench returned last evening
from Nebraska, where she visited six
weeks.
4. Il. Bowman is having his store
painted. Hood Il Fritz are the art
lists.
ed. Biggs came in last night from
the saw mill at Edith, and returned
this morning.
The weather is still unsettled. Snow
fell at Silverton last night and indi
ccations are good for more.
{. J. O'keefe will land in Denver II
the morning. having taken the | I
ociock train today
B. w. Ritter was among the Duran
go attorenys who left for Cortez Sun
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

ii. H. Daniels arrived from Denver
Saturday evening and viii look afte.
interests in this section during the
week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
Total APPROPRIATIONS

Total appropriations S5l 900
Your committe desires to call at
tention to the fact that there is still
due on judgments against the county
S3SSI.25 There will also be due and
payable out of this years appropria-
tions approximately about $1,000 on
back road tax as per agreement with
the county commissioners. There are
now no disputed bills against the city
as far as your committee knows and
the only law suit against the city is
the case of Garbanati for damages.
which was tried in county court and
Judgment rendered in favor of city.
but was appealed to supreme court by
plaintiff. We also call attention to
the fact that there has been S3.264.49
OF registered warrants paid during the
past current year. thus reducing the
city Indebtedness that amount. There
has been paid to the city by the coun-
ty too late to include in reports, the
sum OF S556.24, being one half of the
amount paid out by the city on ac-
count of contagious diseases which
amount will be placed to the credit OF
emergency fund.
Respectfully submitted.
X. Il. SLOAN,
w. 7. DARLINGTON.
r. GALLOTTI,
Finance Com.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Ed Fay has sold his chop house and
Will embark in business at Silvarton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

The local knights of Pythias lodge
was honored last night by visit from
Grand Chancellor w. F. Robinson of
Denver and Grand Vice Chancellor VI.
Il Woodruff of Creede. the latter be
ing post master at that place. Az
.or the business session a season of So
cial enjoyment followed, interspersed
with refreshments. Messrs. Robin
son and Woodrufr left this morning
for Cortez where they institute lodge
this evening. some 25 members of the
Mancos lodge accompanying them To
assist in the work. The head o.ficers
are to be congratulated dpon having
such a fine wci king delegation ac-
ompany them. as the Mancos lo1ae
is hard to heat. Its membership IL
active and right up to dat, in every
thing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

MIR. E. Z. Sherer left this morning
for Pasadena. Cal. If he can find a
location to suit him he may remain.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

There was excitement at Richey's
today. Mat Harrington was stand
ing on top of high step ladder fixing
the arc light. when suddenly the lad
der slipped n triiie. The floor was
damp from recent scrubbing. so that
IL proved no obstacle to the ladders
progress The latter slipped on,
spreading farther apart, until 1t land
ed on the floor with terrible crash,
and Mat among the ruins. Men rush
ed to the rescue, Charlie brandishing
the mop. which he had just been using
to good purpose on the floor. Stimuli
taneousiy one of the young lady clerks
screamed. dropping big pan of can
dy, which flew in all directions. The
other girl held her breath with fear
and did nothing When the hubbub
subsidized they found that the ladder
WAS pretty badly hurt, being cracked
In two across the top. Mat seemed
to be uninJured. save for Druise or
two. Anyone else would have been
killed. or at least paid the penalty
or broken limb. Maybe twas hih
nationality, or the shamrock, saved
him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
EXIT OLD,
ENTER NEW
Last Session of the Old Coun-
cil-New Members
Sworn In.

Messrs. &. f. Mcconnell. r. e.
bins are private citizens today. their
term OF office having expired last eve
ming
The old board convened at o'clock
with all present. The newly elected
members occupied prominent posi-
tions and watched proceedings. The
minutes of previous meeting were read
and approved. Then came reports
OF officers, which dealt in detail with
their respective Offices for the year.
All the reports were condensed in tha
general report of the finance commit
tee. The remaining bills were al
lowed and then the mayor appointed
Messrs. Sloan, Dobbins and Gallotti
ers of the city treasurer. An addi-
tional docket fee was allowed to send
the clerk of the supreme court, aud
Annie Smith was rebated the sum OF
S54 excess water-frontage tax.
The report of the finance commit
tee shows the city to be gradually re-
ducing its Indebtedness. The report
was read by Chairman of the commit
tee, X. E. Sloan, as follows:
STATEMENT.
Showing the financial condition of the
ness April Is, 1901:
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

j. A. Worthington took the morning
train for Missouri, and on his return
VIII be accompanied by his best girl
as Mrs. WoIthington.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Mrs. ID. e. Coulson and little son
came in from Bayfield, ON Saturday
to spend Sunday in town. They re-
turned this morning with ID. c.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

1t was payday yesterday at the
Gold King Consolidated coal mines.
and considerable dough" was dis
Dursed. the number of men employed
averaging about fifty for the previous
month. Mr.. Logan is a rustler. i!e
IS outputting a good deal of coal and
making arrangements to increase the
amount, especially 50 wheE connection
is made by rail with the Champion
nine.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
The New Oruanization.

The new members Immediately took
the places of those retiring. the oath
of office being administered by Mayor
wall. w. }. Patterson. Oscar Buskirk,
5. w. Mcclure and John 5koog,
Mayor Wall made q few brief re
marks. He said the Office was un-
sought, either by nomination or cleo
ton, and he was therefore untrammei-
ed by pledges. and 1t would be his
tisan manner serving the people who
had thus honored him to the best of
his ability. MIR. Wall said he had no
particular recommendations at this
time, believing the councilmen knew
what was required of them better than
he did. congratulating tho old coun-
ell upon the work performed.
The mayor then announced his com
mittees as follows:
Finance-DarlinSto Rivers and
Woods.
Streets and alleys-Rivers. Skoog
and Silliman.
Health and polce-Buskirk, Nc
Guire and Rivers.
Fire and water-Darlington. Bus
Kirk and Silliman.
Printing-McGuire, Wood and Dar-
lington.
Electric light, telephone and gas
SilIiman, Patterson and Mcclure.
City hall and jail-Wuod, Skoog and
hlvers.
Cemetery and parks-Patterson,
Siiliman and Buskirk.
Building-Skoog, MCGUIRE and Oar
lington.
Claims-Patterson Buskirk and Sill.
liman.
The clerk was instructed to secure
committe cards, whereupon adjourn
mept was taken until this evening,
when the new board will meet for the
transaction of such business as may
come before it.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

educate Your bowels with Caacarsts.
-, candy Cathnrtic, cure constipation forever
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Guy McHenry, l5-year.old boz.
met with a painful accident yesterday
morning. 1t occurred at Ed Browns
ranch. situated about tive miles below
town. The boy wss shooting Off some
caps They missed hre. and upon
his examining them suddenly expiod-
ed. blowing on two fingers and the
thumb OF his right hand He rode
from the ranch to town. reaching here
about noon. Drs. Prewltt and Bel
linger amputated the fingers. Nc.
Henry is at present at the home OF
Ed Brown in North Durango. The
case seems to be particularly unfortu-
nate, since the lad is the only son Uf
a widowed mother who mas no other
means of support.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Hon. 4. u. Burns arrived yesterday
afternoon lie visited Trimble last
evening and returned home this morn
ing. Mr.. Burns reports net loss
OF about $4,000 by last weeks fire at
Park View. He carried $4,000
stock, upon which there was total
insurance of $4,000. including huild,
lngs. The fire started about 2.3O in
the morning in or adjoining the sa-
loon OF ORTIZ, and soon spread over
the district consumed. b.r. Burns
arrived at the scene as his store was
enveloped in flames, and in addition
to the loss by fire he sustained seri
Gus injury to one of his ankles Wa
ter was running through the omen
ditch underneath the fire and became
very hot. In passing around the
building Mr.. Burns stepped into hole
hlled with boiling water ana as re.
which makes him limp, it being still
swollen and painful. Speaking of
fires Mr.. Burns says he has sustained
net loss by fires over and above in
surance. since 1892, of $4,000. and
in the meantime has paid out 1000
to insurance companies, making to.
tai OF $4,000 through insurance and
IRE in the past nine years. Such n
record would put crimp in few of
us smaller Try.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Reese McCloskey. wife and boy re-
turned Saturday evening from Der
YER, where they spent week very
pleasantly. Mr.. McCiosXey looked
after some business in the supreme
court.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
City Treasurer.
RECEIPTS.
DISBURSEMENTS 5.


For emerg warrants, pref. $50, 1000
FOR called warrants, pref. -. 2.ylO.59
Interest on series A and call
ed warrants pref. ....... LOIS g.
{ At'or coupons on water bonds 7.l5911
St'or coupons on fund. bonds 1.9ga.00
Cash bal. on hand .......... 0,36i Ii
Total S53. 3.462.77
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Since Hood a. Fritz quit charging
Tor borders. business has been boom.
ing. This is indicated by their ad.
in another column, calling for paper
hangers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Animas council No. 156, Order OF
Pyramids. is steadily growing. At
the meeting Saturday night -FOUR mem.
bers were initiated into the mysteries
OF the order, while several candidates
ready for admittance were unable to
attend. Applications continue to
pour in at every meeting. After tr-
council adjourned those fond of dane
ing enjoyed themselves and later re.
freshments were served, which were
appreciated by the members and sev.
eral guests. Frank Conner proved
himself fully qualified to either wait
on table or preside as noble prophet.
The members bade each other good
night, eagerly looking forward to the
time when the next meeting shall con.
vene.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

N. e. Miller and w. A. Reese went
to Aztec Sunday to be in attendance
upon the term of district court, having
several cases in which they appear
as counsel.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Postmaster S. NJ. Biggs returned
last evening. He was in attendance
upon the q. A. X. meeting at Pueblo,
an. was elected senior wee comman-
der.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

The Lady Maccabees will give a
masquerade ball on Friday evening
OF this week. Good music. elegant
refreshments, nice lioor. and a good
time
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Dr. c. II. Mclean took the morning
train bound for New York city, He
Will spend the next four weeks there
IN hospitals in order to acquaint MIN.
self with the latest in medicine anL
surgery.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

On Wednesday, April "a, Madame
Mermet, who is in charge of the Gra.
den Mercantile company'a dressmalt-
ing department, Will visit Silverton
to take orders for costumes of all
kinds. Madame Mermet will have
with her models of the firms work
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Grand Chancellor w, J.. Robinson
and Grand Vice Chancellor Mark q
Woodruff OF the Knights of Pythias
arrievd in the city this afternoon and
viii visit the local lodge. They are
en- route to Cortez, where they Will in
stitute a lodge.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

The council will meet tonight. $he
old board will wind up the years bus
mess and the new members will be
sworn in. II is not likely the new
board Will transact any business OF
Importance. The Herald feels that
the men elected on April 2 Wa. con,
tnue the work that has been inaue,,.
rated by those retiring, that of legia-
lating for the interests of the taxpay
ers and the people in general Elect.
ed as partisans, they now become the
servants of the people as a whole.
and the interests of all should be
properly looked after without refer.
ence to helping out political favorites
and those who are "grafters." This
policy followed and the year Will pasa
without friction.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Curg Williams, the Mancos race
horse man, is also an old-time profes
sional wrestler. The man Jordan
with whom he is matched fer bouy
on May 3 at Mancos. is also said to
be an expert
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
STATE M EMIT.

Showing the financial condition of the
city of Durango at the close of busi
ness April Is, 1901
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

--->
| From Tuesdays Daily,
w. r. kirkpatrick arrived home last
| evening.
l.. e. Jallway is looking after bl5i
ness at Siiverton.
Mrs. $. NJ. Biggs returned last night
after an absence of ten weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dorm biaser are the
| happy recipients OF new girl baby.
A little daughter arrived at The
| home of Mr. and Mre ". q. Schu;t
Sunday. All are loiAs nicely.
A son rut in an appeararcn at the
home OF Mr. and Mrs. Samuel John
son yesterday. AMI the father Is
| happy.
Guerncy Alexander of Silverton, af.
ter spending a day with the old folks
eft this morning for Denver on a short
visit.
The genial presence of the deputy
| county clerk was absent from the Of.
ice yesterday Setting up his house
| hold penates in another pIace.
$. W. Pingrey is in the market for
real estate, selling and buying. Also
| loans and insurance. Call and see
him when you desire anything in his
| line.
DIR. McCanna has moved into the
Barnes cottage. corner of Sth stree,
and 4th avenue. This morning he
went to Denver to meet his wife. who
| arrives from the east shortly.
At the Harpst saw mill In Archuleta
county Sunday. o. c. Reed had the
misfortune to break his leg by means
OF falling log. 1t was SO badls
crushed that amputation was necessa
| ry.
] Joe Taylor and Henry Garban9t
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

l.. Z. Jakway is looking after bI5i
ness at Silyerton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Have you bought ticket for the
masquerade on Friday evening? Some
very pretty costumes are being made
FOR the occasion. The grand march
begins promptly at 3. If you're not
ON time you'll miss it. and probably
something else.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Joe Taylor and Henry GarbanstI
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

The base ball boys are trying tC
get a manager for their team. They
nave begun practice again in earnest
and report the grounds in good con
dition. A good many peo. lc will be
disappointed If we don't have a game
during the races.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

From Tuesdays Daily,
w. T. kirkpatrick arrived home last
evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Il. ID. Semain of Durango has been
appointed superintendent of irrigation
for district No. 3. which comprises
La Plata, Mentezuma and Archuleta
counties. Compensation, rs per day
and expenses
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Mrs. $. NJ. Biggs returned last night
after an absence of ten weeks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

l.. Z, Williams says he is willing to
run Silver Dick against any nag Nv
ing, providing the race takes place on
the Mancos track, Money no object
from $1,000 mp. Silver Dick has
yet to meet his superior.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Mrs. Lillian Hartman johnson and
son We're among the arrivals from Chi
cago last evening. She reports hav
ing passed pleasant winter In n
few days she will 80 to Montezuma
county. and probably remain the great
er portion of the summer months.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

rhe brewery ice team sprinted late
Saturday afternoon without a driver.
the latter having left the vehicle to de-
liver some ice. Result: Broken
wagon tongue and doubletrees. and
shaking up OF the horses. which were
tioored by coming in contact with n
telegraph pole.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Dorm biaser are the
happy recipients of new girl baby.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

The territorial court officials arrived
Saturday evening from Santa Fe. en-
route to Aztec. where court convened
this morning. The party was com
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Total expenditures .....$40.l 1850
APPROPRIATIONS.
The appropriations made by your
honorable body for the current year
commencing this date are as follows: