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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

We need the iron qualities that
must go with true manhood. We
need the positive virtues OF resolu-
tlon. OF courage. of indomitable will.
OF power to do without shrinking the
rough work that must always be done,
and to persevcre through the long
days of slow progress or of seeming
failure which always come before any
lnal triumph. no matter how brilliant
hut we need more than these quail
ties. This country cannot AFFORD to
have its sons less than men; but Meth
or can Vt AFFORD to have them other
other than good men. II
courage and strength an in.
tellect are unaccompanied by
the moral purpose. the moral sense.
they become merely forms of eN-
preston for INSCRIPTIONS force and
unscrupulous cunning. II the strong
man has not within him the lift to
wards lofty things his strength makes
him only curse to himself and to his
nelghbor All this ir true in pr
vate life and It Is no less true in pub
Tic life II Washington and Lincoln
had not had in them the whip-Cord
hbre OF moral and mental strength
the soul that steels itself to endure
lisaster mistaken and with grim re
solve to wrest victory from defeat
fhen the one could not have founded
nor the other preserved. our mighty
federal union. The least touch Of
nahiness. unhealthy softness in eth
or would have meant ruin for this m
lion. and therefore the downfall of the
proudest hope OF mankind But no
less is II true that had either been In.
luenced by selfseekIug ambition, by
'allous disregard of others, by con.
'cmpt for the moral law. they woul'
have dashed us down into the black
Sulf OF failure Woe to all of MS II
ever as people we grow to condone
evil because II Is successful We can
10 more AFFORD to lose social and civil
iecency and honesty than we can af-
ford to lose the qualities OF courage
and strength II is the merest tru
ism to say that the nation rests upon
the individual manliness and womnnll
ness. using the words in their widest
and fullest meanIng-Extract from
Vice President Roosevelts speech nj
Colorado Springs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

On the general principle Of assess
ment The Herald does not see exactly
what the railroads will gain In the de
feat Of the revenue measure Tho
state board Of equalization as consti
tut-d under the Did law viii not under
take TO make u low valuation In the
face of other increases throughout tho
state, and will probably place ns high
valuation on the roads as the ~
SCISSORS. The valuations Of the az.
ferent counties aa already made M
VIII unqucs,ionnbly stand, and IL is no
more than right that the railroads
should stand the same proportionate
increase
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

years ago, he hired as retainer and
instrument bearer an old darkey. who
assumed to be authority on eclipsss.
because. he explained they had had
them every three weeks "befo' the
wah."
Arrived at the place chosen for OBJ
seryation. Mr.. Burkhalter set up MS
sextant and spent morning In sak-
ing the exact latitude and longitude.
The retainer watched the pro.ee
ings with interest and finally asked:
'Whafo' yo' doin' dat. boss?
! "Oh. lust trying to find out where
we are"
/ "Sho'. I could alto yo' long ago.
We's just two bouah's walk from
Johnson's Cohners. hcadin todes lie
Pinkson mill
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

What proof have the people That an
extra session of the Legislature would
do any better than the regular. which
ended In disgrace by legal limitation
An extra session will cost the tax
payers a large sum-probably one hun
dred thousand dollars, and ten dollars
to one more harm will be accomplish
ed than good. But the fusionists
must be provided with a slush fund to
blow In. Revenues that were SUN
cient for Republican administrations
and those OF Alya Adams and Mr..
Grant are mere pigmies when 1t
comes to fusion financiers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

"Old perplcxity" is really showing
signs OF rabbies. Hardly n day goes
by that he does not try to explain the
defeat of his libel suit against The
Republican. We must all admit that
1t was a hard blow--"one that almoE,
Killed father" II the defense Ind
even placed one solitary witneGs On
the stand, II would be a little differ.
ent but the jury found from the eyi
dence of "Old Perplex" that he was
fouudering around without peg to
hang on.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Parties are now here seeking To-
cation for an electric light and power
plant Several of our property own
ers have already been approached rel
ative to the value Of a site. The
parties have | l.00O-light plant. and
say II an acceptable franchise can be
secured and 200 lights contracted for
the plant will be put in. Power VIII
also he sold for running all kinds ol
manufacturing industries, such as the
pairing machines In the evaporator
printing presses. coffee mills. etc
We trust our citizens will encourage
the project To such an extent that we
will be assured electric lights before
the coming OF the long winter nights
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12
A Spendthrift.

OHooligan-Your boy Patrick is
4 foine young man. Ms Casey.
Mrs. Casey-Yis. yis. !, he were not
such splndthrift.
Oiioollgan-A Sp!ndthrift, is ne"
Mrs Casey Tnrri,,i+, turrible
He gifts s. n week avn he awiy eiv's
me Sl75-Ohio Stao Journal
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

The Herald, with all due respect
suggests that the Denver papers al
low the courts to ascertain " bribery
was attempted In the Anderson case
The people look upon the whole matter
as one of newspaper controversy. and
one wherein the jury themselves arc
not ApotleaB,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

One.fourth Of the excavation of New
Yorks rapid transit tunnel was com
pletcd last week. Thus far $7.li9.
900 has been paid out on the $4,000
900 contract The most ticklish part
OF the business is to keep the big wa
ter mains from sprInging leaks as the
digging proceeds. Trains are expect
ed to run through the finished tun'
mel early In 1904.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Even Tho Wage Enrncr admits that
an extra session of the Legislature
would be suicidal for the fusionists
and the state. The Wage Garner pul
Usher is well aware that the legisla'
iure as at present constituted is not to
be trusted. II is n pretty tough joint
that could get together on Old Per
pl.sity" for senator.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

One OF the greatest engines OF war
that the world has produced viii un-
doubtedly have space at the st. Louis
exposition. A booth Is being pre-
pared for Mrs. Carrie Nation and her
hutchct
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

SCENE 10 be hard lines in railroad
circles In Denver. Any railroad man
should be entitled to full swing, he
cause it is rank treason [, accuse
them of wrong-dolng such IA anil.
ing upon the fair sex when the wife is
out OF sight
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

The st Paul Pioneer Press thinks
the drouth in that state will open the
eyes of the farmers who oppose all
forest reservations and vote for leg
islators who viii defeat II possible
all broad-minded schemes for ro-ror.
esting our waste lands and Tor admin
isterlng our forest wealth ON scien.
tiiio principles .
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

"old PerploNity" accuses the com
missioners of Arapahoe county with
packing the jury in the criminal libel
suit against the Republican. II Is
a sore spot the result OF the suit and
he VIII never. get through making eN
plantations. That he failed absolute.
ly TO establish any reputation to be
damaged is the real cause for sore
ness.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Mrs. Harper and Mrs. Burwell enter
tanned a large party of ladies Friday
afternoon In honor of Mrs. Ballard.
sister of Hon. Blair Burwell. A de-
nghtful time was spent with games Of
different kinds, and while delicious re-
freshments We're served. there was
much wit as well as wisdom displayed
in conundrums and original stories.
both by guests and hostess Mrs,
Ballard leaves soon for her home in
New Orleans. She is in the hghests
sense a typical Southern lady and has
made hosts of friends during her stay
in Durango by her winning manner
and attractive personality.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

The Denver afternoon papers are he
coming uresomc with their bribery
charges. II the charges are ,ruo. they
should be fully probed, and If not 1t
shows low standard of mrymeu.
As a rule. II Is supposed the courts
are Tor the purpose Of trying misdeeds
but the papers In question evidently
disagree with the proposition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

nourke Cochran. who supported Bry'
AN from the rear end of Pullman car
last year at $500 per day. is not pleas
ed with the ohio Democracy Tor turn
Ing down his idol so hard.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

A memorial to Jane McCrea. massa-
cred by Indians In l777, was unveiled
near Fort Edward, New York. few
days ago. The bluestone monument.
IL feet high. was set mp by the paugh.
tera OF the American Revolution.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Irrigation and forestry are questions
looming up for future consideration.
The recent hot ana dry spoil has
brought the matter prominently before
the pc0ple.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Queer, isn't II, how every jimcrlw
fusion paper In the state has come 10
The defense of Chiplcy In the warrant
scandulY Aud they grnspod ~ the
straw held out by Senator Teller like
drowning man.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Phillips career was metcorio, but
the sharks got him Just the same
And there are thousands Of them by
the wayside, only II few gain promi.
nenoe occasIonally, like Letter aud
Phillips.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

The daily admlssions-or n, lcast
one dny-to the buffalo exposition
have passed the one hundred thousand
mark. and the managers are wearing
more comfortable smiles
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

The s0th anniversary Of the admis
sion OF Missouri as state VIII be Gel
ebrnted at Kansas City on august ~
tomorrow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Some OF our fusion-spoils Office
seekers are reminded that the Salt
River district In Arizona Is navigable
npaiu
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Truant hnbbys better he somewhat
careful They should take warning
from the Denver episode. It's well to
be on the safe side.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

II IN only In prosperous tines that
strikes are heard of. Whcr Cleve'
land was president the man who could
labor half n day and get enough to fur
nish his wife and babies with soup
thought he was doing pretty we'll
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

As election time approaches the
small-fry. reform 60 fusion-spoils pa.
pers are filling their columns with
"gold-bugs, traitors to silver" rant
Ing about free coinage" etc. 1t
really makes the average voter tired
ns 1t is well known that writers OF
the sQuibs know that free coinage Is
out of the question. but the politicians
are In hopes OF fooling the people
once more. They want another &C
nt the public crib. and any way to get
there Is their motto, and they have
instructed their papers what to say
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

McIaurlu says he ls not going to
be rcnd out of the Democratic party
aud will resign when he gets a good
ready. In fact he sasses hnck in
very good shape.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12
oarkey lnstrue.s Astronomer.

lSan Francisco News Letter..
When Observer Burkhalter OF the
Chabot observatory of Oakland was
in Georgia following up the total
eclipse which occurred there few
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12
Quick Time.

Did you meet any Philadelphi;
girls at Atlantic City,"
"Yes, proposed TO one"
What did she say?"
She told me to come back at th'
end of year and | might kiss her.
Detroit Free Press.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

The secretary Of agriculture Is de
cidcdly Off In placing Kansas In the
arid belt and ont of the corn produc
ing district Fact is. kansas nhou,
leads IN the production OF corn
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

lust as long as assaults are made
on women by negroes they can ex
pect to meet death by burning or nny
other old way.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

The Ohio Democracy-the Simon
pure brand as exemplined by Bryan
will hereafter be listed ns scattering
The recent gathering at Columbus
demonstrated this fact
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

wherever fusion politics have pre-
vailed. legislation has been dopiora-
bile Let either one party or the 9th
or be In control.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

The man with a gun seems to be
prcdomlnntIng In Denver The po
lice officials make no attempt to stop
this habit
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Roosevelt never turns his back on
the enemy. He was attacked last
fan by roughs ut Victor and the news
papers favorable to Bryan. but this
only stirred his blood and he return
ed 10 hunt still iiercer game. noun
tain lions, and now he returns to cap
ture the hearts of the people, which
he accomplished very successfully
There is no denying that Roosevelt
" nn American with blood circulating
Tor his fellowman and his western
ideas and western ways are taking
with western people. That n major
ity OF Coloradoans would rather sec
him elected to the presidency than
any man living In 1904 there is but lit
tie doubt, and should he receive the
nomination he can count on Colorado s
electoral vote.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Denver Is certainly making record
In the matter of crime this year. The
ever-handy gun Is playing an Import
ant role.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12
item. from Farmins.on Hustler.

The Hyde fruit express is keeping
the La Plata road warm between pu
range and Pennington. Four teams
are now making express time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Uncle Sam certainly has . fine accu
mutation of gold in his strong box-
something over FIVE hundred million.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Mrs. Carrie Nation is almost AS
much of back-number az some OF
the fusion politicians Of Colorado.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

This carrying gun is a bad prac-
tice. II gets people into trouble that
would otherwise be avoided.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

South American republics would not
be happy unless at war with one an
other or lndulging in internal dis
inrbnnnoh
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Rooseyelt's tribute to the pioneers
will go down In history 10 the glory
of the New Yorker.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

C. II. McHenry left town yesterday
morning accompanied by six teams
for Durango. where carload OF SIX
inch water main pipe awaits transpor
tation to Pennington.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

This years cotton crop promises
TO cqunl last years in value at least.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

business for the past twenty-five
years. most OF the time with one com
pany. 1t is the intention 70 make
Durango, or this southwest section
their future home.
Cy Beard is feeling rather sore to-
day from the effects of coming In con-
tact with street car. While wenu-
ing his way home to Animas last night
he lay down on the street car track
near the Junction Creek bridge.
Mortorman Mckinney saw him in the
nick of time. but not soon enough to
prevent contact. If Cy had been in
dulging in water. he would not have
undergone the experience.
Herman Blum who departed for
home this morning says there Is
mighty little show in the way of road
work for the $500 spent in his section
of the county He is Democrat OF
the first water, but says he knows
when he's got enough, and this fall
will not find him following and
shouting after the band wagon If the
Tammanyites are in control, as he
cares more for an economical and bus
! mess administration of public af1alrs
| than he does for the success OF point
! ical hucksters. The commissioners
certainly have made La Plata county
| Republican this fall
Upon the arrival of Mrs. c. l..
Shively, state president of the Re
bekah order yesterday. she was met
at the depot by Mrs. Wesley Helm and
Miss Clark with carriage and the
distinguished guest was driven about
the city and as far as Animas City
In the evening a reception was tender
ed Mrs. Shively at the home of Mrs
Helm which was quite well attended
considering the number out of the city
and detained at home by sickness
There were also quite number OF
gentlemen in attendance. among then
that venerable follower of the |. o
o. F., Judge Garbanati. The evening
passed rapidly. as Mrs. Helm Away:
makes it pleasant for her guests
Upon this occasion she was ably as
sisted by Miss Minnie Gogarty ant
Miss Clark. Delightful refreshments
consisting of ice cream. cake, etc.
were served. This morning Mrs
Shively departed for Alamosa. where
she will visit the lodge. and also a
Crestone and other points in the Sal
Luis valley.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

An extra session OF the Legislature
Is one OF the calanitiea the people of
Colorado are threatened with
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Very few states are bonnrcd Ike
Colorado by the presence ot the wee
president He evidently loves Colo
RADIO
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Judge Galbreath wants Durango tf
celebrate Its Observation-Disclosures
ever that Is.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

The reports from the Upper Flor
ida are OF an encouraging nature for
farmers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

There is altogether too much talk
ing going on In naval circles
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

All kinds of Bender stories are now
floating around. If they have been
killed rs often MS reports indicate.
they must be good and dead by this
time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Rev. Sheldon Is considering the ah'
visibility Of starting Christian the
atre.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

BrachvogeI & Co. are displaying the
finest lot OF apples so far received In
Durango this year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Fran Thursdays Daily.
Mr.. b. N. Freeman departed this
morning for Denver on business
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

business for the past twenty-five
wears. most of the time with one com
pany. 1t is the intention 70 make
! Durango, or this southwest section,
their future home.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Miss Ethel, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. A. F. Hood of this city, celebrated
her fourteenth birthday yesterday af.
ternoon, invitations having been is.
sued to sixteen of her youthful friends.
Considerable time was spent in vari.
GUS games, but 1t was when refresh
ments were announced that the broad
smile OF satisfaction spread over the
countenances of the company as ice
cream, cake. etc, has fascination
for the rising generation. and even at
our stage of life we are not averse to
the good things. 1t was late when
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

No Coxey armies under Republican
rule.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Mrs. G. r. Tiffany. .Ir., left for Sill
verton yesterday for two weeks
visit with her sister.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Judge Pendleton is up from Aztec
visiting his family. He reports his
section of the country fiourishing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Sunnyside mine this morning to spend
a few days with his family.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

II. T. Henderson, manager of the
Deer Park Gold Mining company. near
Silverton, is in the city looking for a
suitable residence for his family.
They have been residing at Grand
Junction, but Mr.. Henderson is desir-
Gus of having his family nearer to
him if possible. The Herald trusts
he will be able to find location
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Mrs. l.. c. Jakway and children
ternoon where they will visit Mrs. w
II. Crooke for short time. and thence
to Lake City TO visit her parents.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Mrs. Geo. N. Raymond, Gertrude
and Hubert, Miss Jackson and Myrtle
Hood returned this afternoon from
Pagosa Springs, where they have been
enjoying outdoor life for something
over three weeks. the past ten days
being at the ranch of Rev. A. E. Ar
rington. five miles from the Springs.
They are somewhat colored by the sun
but it's the glow of health. or course
they report fine time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Curg Williams is over from Man.
cos. Having sold Silver Dick and
Mancos Girl. he is now rearing new
lot of racers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

The Herald is in RECEIPT of n letter
from an eastern widow who wants n
husband. II anyone can fill the fol.
lowing requirements maybe they can
do business: "The man | want
cannot drink intoxicating liquors, nor
chew tobacco. don't want a hump-
ed-over old man ready to fall into
the grave. am quite small wild
ow' and want quite small man.
| want him to love me, and call me
honey. and want him to make a
living. | don't want to have to take
in washing"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Mrs. DIR. c. Fl. Mclean returned this
morning from Silverton, where she
visited friends for a few days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Mrs. Blair Burwell. assisted by her
mother, Mrs. Harper. is entertaining
company of lady friends this after
noon at cards. Delicate and tooth
some refreshments have been provid-
ed and the afternoon will undoubt-
edly prove an enjoyable one.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Mrs. j. A. George who has been Wis
iting her mother, Mrs. Wakein, for
some days. returned to Silverton ON
last evenings train. She was ac-
companied by her sister, Miss Anna,
and the Misses Ella and Annie Jack
son, who will visit with her for few
days. Mrs. George says she likes
Silverton pretty well. but the sight
OF the old home occasionally does her
good. It's hard to tear ones self
from Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

From Saturdays Daily.
Supt. Merry returned from Mancos
last evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

d. E. Phillips. in charge Of the insri-
tute at Mancos, arrived in the city last
evening en- route to Denver, leaving
this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Ed Lathe. who is not city marshal.
but liveryman, came over from Pa
gosa yesterday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

The fair association is in RECEIPT of
many inquiries concerning the speed
programme. Horsemen from all
over the state will probably be in at
tendance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

The institute held at Mancos was
evidently successful from every point
of view. This is gratifying. The
people of Montezuma county took an
active interest. and this has much to
do with any undertaking.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

G.. A. Germond and daughter were
among the arrivals last night. com
ing from New York City to join his
wife, who has been visiting her sis
ter. Mrs f, s. Warner, the past month.
Mrs. Germond liked Durango so well
and felt so much better that she did
not want to return to New York where
her husband has been in the railroad
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Charles l.. Walton. of Silverton. was
married yesterday at Cedar Hill to
Carrie A. Spencer. of this city. Mr.
Walton Is an old.timer in this section
having worked on the Herald in the
eighties. He will continue to make
Silverton his home. Best wishes OF
this paper and many others go with
him and his bride.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Clarence o. Finch of The Slverton
Miner returned from Denver last even
ing and is spending the day in Duran
| go. taking in the Woodmen festivities.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

Porter Fuel company are making
their employees happy today. Pay
day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

John F. Melton is down from Sill
verton taking in the Woodmen gath
ering. Jack Cole is also among the
visitors.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

From Fridays daily.
A large delegation of Cheyenne In
dians are paying visit to their
country cousins, the Utes, at 1gnacio.
]. A. Laughren is again at the helm
at the Blain hotel. after a season of
rest in the hills and city. lie will
see to it that the hotel is run in good
shape.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-08-12

w. ]. Godfrey returned from Silver
ton this morning, where he had been
in the interests OF the Durango Foun-
dry.