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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13
Manufacture OF Cocoanu, Butter Il
Mannheim


Tn. manufacture OF cocoanut butter
is nm industry OF some importance III
Mannheim. This factory is said To be
| the only one OF any considerable size
In Gefmany. II has an output of
| ABOUT ten tons OF butter per day
The business was started In 1886. and
| the proprietors say. shows stendy
tncrehse, The product liz sold under
the name of ''Palminr--a registered
trade namc-or oocoanut butter Ger
manufactured from the kernels of co.
coanuts and Is used MS substitute
FOR butter and lard In cooking. As
sold, II is generally white In color,
almost tastrless mclts at about SO
degrees F., and IL of about the con.
sisiency OF mutton or beef tallow
When desired by consumers. as bak
ers. confeotioncrs, etc. the product is
colorod to resemble ordinary butter.
When furnished to dealers II is un-
lawful to color II. The prcprietors
claim an analysis of their product
shows II to contain more than 90 per
cent of vegetable fat. with but n slight
trace OF water, while ordinary butter
contains about s5 per cent of fat and
nearly ID per cent of water II is
stated that the substance does not
become rancid easily, that 1t win keep
for three or four months iu n cool
room, and that IT is much moro whole
some and easily digested than the or
tiinnry fats used for baking and cook
ing, For this reason the product has
met with considerable favor in Ger.
man hospitals and other institutions.
and for use In army camps,
cocoanut is generally put up in
square packages wrapped In parch.
ment paper. a small per centagc be.
ing sold In tin cans, The latter are
Theoretically sealed for shipment dur
ing hot weather, The product is
sold nt one price throughout Germa.
NY, namely, about 10 cents per pound,
or about half the price OF ordinary
butter. II is handled In somewhat
limited quantities by about flfty gro
cers in Mannheim.
The processes OF manufacture are.
FOR the most part. secret. and II is
claimed, are protected by patents.
The kernel OF the coooanut is import.
ed In thoroughly dried strips. forming
the "oopra" of commerce. It is sub
teoted to various refining processes
by which all the FREQ acids and other
substances are separated. leaving only
the vegetable fat. In the latter stage
OF the manufacture the product re-
sembles ordinary butter recently
chnrped. 1t is placed in machines
similar to the separators used In
creameries. In which the water and
other foreign substances are separat.
ed by centrifugal force. In the
manufacture OF cocoanut butter by
product, consisting OF free acids and
other substances. is obtained and sold
to soap manufacturers,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13
WEEKLY ceoe suLL9rIa.


Notwithstanding the prevailing cool
weather OF the latter half OF the week
there has been an excess OF tempera-
tur In all districts-about degrees
day In the western counties and G
or on the eastern slope. Preclpi-
iation has been general and moder.
ately heavy on the west side OF the
continental divide. but on the east
ern side the showers have been local
and light M a rule
The soil continues In excellent con
dition except In localities in south
eastern part Of the state. Winter
wheat. early sown grains. and alfalfa
are good stand and making rapid
growth. and ranges have started nice
Iy. Except at high attitudes the
seeding OF small grains la nearing
completion and corn and potato plant
ing IL In progress with large acre.
age assured. Gardens are thrifty and
making satisfactory advancement.
Much land has been set apart for st,-
gar beets In the Grand. uncompahgre
and Arkansas valleys. and the north
central counties. Planting Is prac.
tically finished and early felds are
being thinned and cultivated. On
the western slope early fruits are
well set and late varieties are IN full
bloom. Elsewhere cherries, plums
and early apples are In bloom. The
outlook is generally favorable TO a
good Yield. Strawberries are com.
Ing into bloom In some OF the east.
ern counties Irrigation " In pro-
gross In San Luis park. the Arkansas
valley. the north-ccntrai and the
south.centraI counties.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

According 10 German press re.
ports. the project involving the con.
siruction OF an electric railway be,
tween Rome and Naples. which was
apitated som. dine ago bu, after.
ward abandoned, has been revived.
Two Neapolitan engineers, 1t Ia stat.
"d, have prepared new plans for the
road, which have been submitted To
the ministry of public works, The
contemplated railway win run along
the shore via Cancolio. Mondragouc.
Mintnrno. Formia. Fondi. Terracina
and cis'erna to Rome. with branch
line by way OF Marnno and Guigliano
10 Cnpodomonti. the summer resi-.
hence OF the king, II will he double.
tracked, with total length OF 1856
miles.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

II will take more than three col.
umns daily Of lies about The Herald
md It's management To cover up the
icfects of Bradieyism nddod 10 by
McGuifoism. Indeed, the oyeriytax
ed ranohmen viii not be slow In es'
preAelnE dihapproynl
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

A swias engineer named Sni,er
nearly lost his life while conducting
some experiments with his airship
At Arbon, near Lake Constance His
airship IL similar 10 that OF Count
Zeppelin. The machine rose to u
height Of $50 feet. and then became
unmanhgenhle and foil
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

That was "a happy remark Of Presi
lent Mckinley at Lns Angeles. True
lhe demonstration Is not personal
hut IN honor of the president OF th.
greatest nation on earth. And II II
gratifying thst the country has pres
ident who commands tho respect oi
all classea al the same time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Az the navigation season opens fab
uious gold strikes and clean.ups arc
waftea from tho frozen north. The
4teamship companies work their lmsg
nations and TO pretty good effect &C
sasionsliy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Aldermaa Patterson bas evidently
stirred the mensgeric by his rcbolu.
ions and calling the printing com
mittee to time for not carrying out
the provisions OF the ordinance. And
hose engaged In footing had better
look out
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

The sensational features Of the
stock market yesterday in Northern
Pacific Ia just an indication OF the
way the people are at the mercy Of
stock manipulntofa.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

No wonder there Is alarm 10 Dem
ocrstic circles throughout the state.
Tho rank and file Of voters are up In
arms nj the bish handed manner In
which coteric OF cheap politicians
are manipulating public affairs II
means rcpndiation nt the polls. Den
yer vet the bail rolling.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

The HeraIds editorial on cheap
men elected TO Office through Bryan.
Ism evidently hit the right spot. jndg
ing from the frotbing at the mouth
his morning. Facts always hurt.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

The Herald fccls exceedingly sorr,
FOR the large respectable element ol
,he Democratic party that must sub
nit TO eictation in this city and coun
~
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

The Scientific alliance of New York
city is now actively engaged In raIs-
Ing funds for building 10 be devoted
To the scjentific societies of New
York II js desired to obtain $500.
900.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

There are about forty steamers
whcse sole work Is the laying nnd
maintenance Of the telegraph cables
Of the world.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Aiva Adams is surely TO be congrat-
uiRted. He IN a giant by the side OF
the Durango pigmy that is sIanderine
him. But we all know what to expect.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Ing TO be led by the nose any great
length u time as the man who tolls
has ~ much love for honesty in po-
litioni matters as any one.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

non, L. d. Smith. Joseph Dobbins. A.
NJ. Crawford. N Maher. Peter Fass-
binder. George Dick and C. E. Beard
District Attorney Anglim was assist
ed by l. b. Melville In the prosecution
and the defendant by ". A. Reese
The child In question. Is for the pres
ent, at least. In another home. 1t
Is said the matter will come up again.
Sloan and Gallotti had nothing to
do about the division OF the city in
surance. as the division of said insur-
ance was made by the councils of
1887 and 1898. of which Mr.. Bradley
was the light and power. At one of
the regular meetings in December
1893, the question was brought up in
regard to the over-insurance on city
property and the council referred the
matter to the tnance committee, con-
sisting OF Sloan, Darlington and Gal
lott. with power to act. On Mon
day. Jan. !. 1900. the finance commit
tee met with the mayor and after aud
lting the bills the question of insur-
| ance was taken up and it was agreed.
at the suggestion of Mayor McCon-
nell. to reduce the insurance on an
average of 33 1-3 per cent. to cancel
the existing policies and re-write
them for five years for the reduced
amount. and all Gallotti had to do in
| the matter was to notify the different
agencies OF the decision by instruction
OF said committee. who could testify
that said Gallotti refused to take part
in the matter
| The funeral services of the late F.
W. Wfeland were held this afternoon
at O'Clock at St Marks. the Rev.
G. 10. Perkins officiating. Beside the
members of the A. o. U. W., who at.
| tended in body. many friends and
acquaintances of the deceased assem-
bled to pay their respects to his mem.
ory. In conducting the service Rev
Perkins followed the beautiful Epis
copal ritual for the burial of the dead
Nothing grander. simpler or more
comforting could be spoken than those
immortal words OF Paul found In the
18th of first epistle to the Corinthians
Rock of Ages" and Nearer. My God
10 Thee" were sung by the congrega
ton, led by choir of ladies. There
were some beautiful floral pieces from
the A. o. u. W., as well as others sent
| by friends. the pail bearers were
the dead mans fellow Workmen
While his own immediate relatives
were not able to be present, proof
was not wanting that the deceased had
many friends In this city. AS those
present looked their last on all thai
was mortal of Fred Wieland. men and
women shed tears. not only for the
life gone out, but for the old mothe,
and relatives SO far away. Intermen,
took place in Greenmount.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

The Herald misses its guess II
there are not one or two OF the Dem.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Reports from Mancos are to the eff
feet those attending are enjoying ex-
cellent sport. The track is fast and
horses are in excellent condition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Monte Pickel came down from Sill
verton this morning to meet his wife
and together they go to Silverton to-
morrow afternoon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

J, T. Graham is in from his upper
Pine rivera ranch He reports she
ground released from its winter GOV
ering and vegetation beginning tc
loom up
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

H. E. McIlroy has just received
letter from Sam Vidler who will be
Major McGuire's opponent in the
broadsword contest. Mr.. Wider ex-
poets to leave Cripple Creek for Du-
range on the Goth. He states he is
feeling in good form and expects to
carry back the majors scalp. BY
means of notices in the papers and al
so the distribution of posters. Cripple
Creek is being thoroughly billed. A
good sized crowd is expected from
that place.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Charles c. Graham is in from upper
Pine river and this afternoon went
up to the fish hatchery whera he will
be installed by the new appointee te
take charge OF the hatchery Mr.
Graham understands fish culture and
II not interfered with will he able to
do good work.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

The jury In the case of the people
versus Mrs. James Laughren for al
legged cruelty to Ruby Buffman. an
adopted child. was discharged last
evening after being unable to agree.
seven standing for conviction and Ave
for acquittal. the jury consisting of
c. u. Ernest, ]. NJ. Johnson. j. C.
Brewer. Andrew Swan. p c. shan
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

life gone out, but for the old mother
and relatives so far away. Interment
took place in Greenmount.
From Fridays Daily.
Engineer w. H. Mack Is home from
Denver and Glenwood Springs, arriv-
Ing via the Southern.
Frank Barnes left for Telluride this
morning. where he will post the boys
concerning the Durango contingent.
Its mighty mean man or news
paper receiving the swag. that will
not stand by those who deliver the
goods.
Sam Il. Herr returned last evening
from Silverton, where he went the
previous day to look after tbal in
terests.
Monte Pickel came down from Sill
verton this morning to meet his wife.
and together they go to Silverton to-
morrow afternoon.
Reports from Mancos are to the eff
feet those attending are enjoying ex-
cellent sport. The track is fast and
horses are in excellent condition.
J, T. Graham is in from his upper
Pine rivera ranch. He reports yhe
ground released from its winter COW
airing and tott .,
loom up.
In order to cover up the illegal &c.
tions of the majority the morning pa
per endeavors to cast odium on the
Republican members OF the council
who voted to uphold the ordinances
of the city.
If you need man for house clean.
ing secure the services os J. i. Lee
by leaving word at the Shannon house
on Second avenue. MIR. lee makes
IA specially of cleaning carpets and
making wall paper look like new,
Forty-three horses will compete for
the purses hung up by the local asso
citation ten days hence-the finest ag
gregation of racers ever punched in
the state outside of the large Denver
Colorado Springs. Pueblo racing associ.
alton.
Mrs. NJ, Pickle and children are in
the city, arriving from Telluride day
before yesterday. After spending a
day or two and visiting the Animas
valley they will continue to Silverton.
Mr.. Pickle having position as engi-
neer on the Iowa.
The opposition is considerably wor.
ried. judging from the amount OF
space consumed. Keep it up. Rut
1t will not prevent The Herald from
seeing that the law is complied with
I here is going to be no open CRAFTS
II the courts have to be resortei to.
Charles c. Graham is in from upper
Pine river and this afternoon went
up to the fish hatchery whera he viii
be installed by the new appointee tc
take charge Of the hatchery. Mr..
Graham understands fish culture and |
II not interfered with will he able to |
10 good work.
The Herald misses It's guess II
here are not one or two of the Dem
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

M. +. Snitzmeyer. who came In last
evening from Slater. Mo-, is here look
Ing over the country with view to To-
eating permanently providing condi-
tons are favorable. For that pur-
pose he will visit San Juan county,
N. NJ. leaving for Aztec in the morn.
ing Mr. Snitzmeyer is a practical
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Godfrey 4 Co. OF the Durango foun-
dry today sent to the lightner creek
plant of the Durango Pressed Brick
company huge tank, capable of hold
Ing over one hundred barrels of wa
ter. II is eight feet each way and
the workmanship is fine In every de
tail.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Telluride enjoyed another fire Tues
day morning. Loss about $500.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Frank Cunha is going to have fine
quarters for his barber shop at tine
Strater.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Sam Il. Herr returned last evening
from Silverton, where he went the
previous day to look after cbal in.
terests.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

ocratic majority who have some re-
spect for their oaths and when the
showdown comes around will not be
founa voting to make newspaper or
any other combination a direct pres
ent Of from $500 to $500.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

In order to cover up the illegal ac
tions of the majority the morning pa
per endeavors to cast odium on the
Republican members of the council
who voted to uphold the ordinances
of the city
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

The journal says Telluride will no,
celebrate the sth this year
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

The bible reading by Mr., George
Welch at the First Methodist church
last night was genuine treat to all
lovers of the bible. The attendance
was good and the interest manifest
ed In his first meeting augurs we'll
for the bible readings that are to
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Roy Hays. Of Olio, Utah. is in town
buying supplies.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

The Herald can readily understand
why the taxpayers of Durango refus-
ed to vote s150000 in bonds ard take
chances of. an irresponsible council
expending same" said gentleman
to Herald representative yesterday
who opposed the water bonds. He
went on to say that the voters were
not satisfied to have the men rominat-
ed and liable to be elected expend so
large sum for the reason tina! /. has
already been shown that favoritsm is
to prevail and had the bonds carried
committee would have been appoint
ed with complete authority to contract
and do as 1t pleased in matter of CON
struction and under similar 3ystem
OF favoritism. it wou1d have proven A
soft snap for those who stan! in. The
Herald labored under the impression
that the men seeking ONCE were rep
resentative citizens. above political IA
voritism at the expense of the tax
payers, but We find we were mIsta-
ken and We are highly gcatiIei that
the present council was not intrusted
with the construction of n new water
system.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

The Herald has evidently Stirred
the skunk up in pretty bad shape
from the manner he is throwing bou-
quets mornings. But it's hard to eN-
terminate skunks. They spring up
when you are not looking and every
community has to put up with the
nuisance. only some are more active
and loathsome and Durango contains
the king bee.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Frank Barnes left for Telluride this
morning. where he will post the boys
concerning the Durango contingent
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

It's mighty mean man or news
paper receiving the swag. that will
not stand by those who deliver the
goods.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

The opposition is considerably wor
ried, judging from the amount o
space consumed. Keep it up. Ru
1T will not prevent The Herald from
seeing that the law is complied with
There is going to be no open graft,
II the courts have to be resortei to.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Henry Berri went over to Pagosa
this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

II you need man for house clean.
ing secure the services of J. i. Lee
by leaving word at the Shannon house
on Second avenue. MIR. zee makes
a specially of cleaning carpets and
making wall paper look like new
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Mr. A. W. Mundee. OF Silverton.
passed through Durango this morn.
ing enroute to Jacksonville, Florida.
where he is called to the sick bed of
a brother who is not expected to
live Mr.. Mundee does not know II
his brother was burned out in the
big fire or not.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Mrs. Mary f. Fulcher today re-
eeived from Mr.. Morelock, clerk of
Aztec camp No. 30, Woodmen of the
World, $4,000 on account of the death
of her husband, Ira Fulcher. who was
a member of the camp. Thus do the
Woodmen look after the widows and
orphans.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

The auction sales at Freund's ara
being largely attended. Big bar
gains are sold daily to the highest
bidder. The gooas are going fast
and cheap.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Wash Patrick has been requested
by Superintendent Holland II go to
Denver and thence to the Giinn'son
hatchery to assist in stripping the
rainbow spawners and conveying the
eggs to the Denver plant for hatching.
1t will thus be seen that the man re-
moved is regarded as an expert by
the head of the service IN the state.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Charles Jewett Is down from Sill
vcrton recuperating from recent Sc
we're sick spell
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

The high school boys field day is
evidently to be success. A number
of the lads are sporting their colors
already in honor of the oeOsion
Some handsome prizes are offered by
the different business men of the
town. Further particulars will be
given later.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

From Fridays Daily.
Engineer w. H. Mack Is home from
Denver and Glenwood Springs, arriv-
Ing via the Southern.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

From Thursdays Daily
c. s. Brewer. of Aztec, is in the
city today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Forty-three horses will compete fol-
the purses hung up by the local asso
citation ten days hence-the finest ag
gregation OF racers ever punched in
the state outside of the large Denver
Colorado Springs.Pueblo racing associ
alton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Mrs. NJ. Pickle and children are in
the city, arriving from Telluride day
before yesterday After spending a
day or two and visiting the Animas
valley they will continue to Silverton
Mr. Pickle having position as engi-
neer on the Iowa.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Mr.. Vidler is a broadswordsman of
no mean skill and holds the Rocky
mountain championship. About a
year ago he defeated a noted Rus
sian, who, by the way, was the owner
of an unpronounceable name
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

The Herald prints the news of the
outside world long in advance of all
competition. This accounts for the
reason The Herald is read by great
er number of people than any other
publication circulated in the south
west.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Tom Cooke is in town from the up
per Florida Mr.. Cooke says that
two feet of snow fell during the last
storm. Most of 1t, however. has
melted, although there is considerable
left yet.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Judge Newcomb will soon leave for
the Summityille district to resume
mining operations.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Jack Redman is expecting NJ +.
meyer. friend of his. from Slater
Mo, on this evenings train. Il is
Mr. Snitzmeyer's intention to locate
in San Juan county, N. NJ. Gran.
vile Pendietan of Aztec is coming
mp today to meet him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

A Iobbing Office holder is always
looked upon with contempt by decent
people. II they will job the people
In public and official way, they will
job them In any pursuit No honest
Republican or Democrat will enter
into underhanded schemes. nor would
money consideration be any induce
ment.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

To the many friends and neighbors
who extended a helping hand dur
ing Illness and burial of their little g.
year-old daughter. Gretta. Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy N. Baxter desire The Her
aid to express their thanks and appre-
citation as such tokens of friendship
assist in alleviating the grief over los
ing a loved one.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

The order was sent out from Denver
by the Patterson Maloney combina-
ton for the party to secure the cleo
ton of Democratic members Of the
school boards. hence the activity of
the Tammany machinery In this city
Monday last But the people sat
down on the proposition to mix poli-
tics with the schools.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-13

Silverton is to the front with anoth
er shooting scrape, which took place
yesterday after an all-night carousal
The victim Is David Smith. while Geo
Ducey fired the shot which proved
fatal. Conflicting stories are 1bld
One report is to the effect Ducey tried
to get a man named Theobold to put
up money to gamble with. ThE was
refused; then Ducek asked Smith to
work" Theobold Smith standing in
with him. This Smith refused to do
and resulted in row eliminating as
above. Another story is that the
men quarreled In a restaurant over
money matters. Smith picking up
chair and striking Ducey over the
head whereupon Ducey pulled his gun
and fired The ball entered lust
above the hip In the back and came
out about the groin A dispatch
from Silverton says Smith died about
IL o'clock this forenoon. Yesterday
evening Ducey was admitted to bail
in the sum of $4,000. The prisoner
is brother of Mrs. Sabine, chief clerk
In Cole l.ydon's office at Alamosa.