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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

testimony OF some OF the cadets In
the recent Investigations discIoses
that hazing has become matter of
outrageous and cowardiy bullying. To
say nothing OF the insults and physi-
cal suffering inflicted upon the
younger students In several ways, IT
develops that the fourth-class student
who rebels against the brutaliues
practiccd upon him is compelled to
fight. matters being no arranged that
the one-sided battle can terminate in
only one way. The academy code Of
honor requires that the young stu.
dent must fight. but It provides also
that he shall not have fair fight.
According to the academy standards
he must submit to be thrashed by
some older man. who enjoys all the
advantages ana on his part runs prac-
ticaily no risk Of like humiliating
result
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24
THIS COLUMN
FOR WOMEN ONLY
"Biuebeil" Tells About Prevailing
Fashions as Exemplifed in
Denver.

In hair dressing the pompadour
seems to be as popular as ever only
more so. None of the hairdressers
seem to favor the hard, tight roll.
Instead. the hair is very loose and
fluffy around the face and pushed very
far forward over the brow. The
back hair is slightly waved and drawn
up loosely, although no rat or founda-
tion of any kind is used.
In daytime somewhat fiat coil di-
rectly on the crown is much affected.
In the evening the hair is dressed
higher in a simple Psyche knot or
in elaborate twists. A style that is
very pretty although somewhat quaint
and old-timey, 10 the wearing of two
long ringlets which fall on the left
side of the neck. 1t makes one thinl;
OF the pictures of ringleted beauties
with sloping shoulders and wide vel
vet bands arond their dainty throats.
| saw great many of these coiffures
at the theater, but fashionable or
not, the curls looked out of place with
II high-necked gown.
Another style very becoming to
certain types is that OF parting the
hair on the right side and combins
1t well down over the forehead in
pointed fashion. so that it's waves al
most touch the left eye. 1t is
punched up in twists or coils in the
back.
So far as hair ornaments are con-
cerned there seems to be no start
ling change. For very dressy occa-
sions the aigrette still holds its own.
Next to that. velvet wired, in all the
colors, seemed to win general favor.
In neck wear there is plenty of lat
itude provided you use the fashion
able spike on the ends of your ribbon,
silk. mousseline de sole, or whatever
material you may happen to fancy,
The spikes are something like large
rail with blunt point. Instead of
the nail head there is a hollow space
into which the ends of the material
are gathered.
Beside their use as accessories to
neckwear. the spikes are used as belt
decorations Strips of ribbon velvet
are attached to the side of the belt
with thes ends fastened by spikes.
somewhat in the way hearts were
worn last year. In this case, how
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

WI Ting Fang. the Chinese minis
ter, Is becoming the most popular or
ator In the country. and receives
quite M many invitations to deliver
public addresses and after dinner
speeches as Mr.. Depew. His diplo
matte duties permit him to accept
but few OF them. He is going to st.
Louis, Chicago and indianapolis dur
Ink the next month, but has been
compelled to decline all other engage
ments. II he accepted every Invita-.
tion he receives he would be ON the
lecture platform or at some public
banquet every night. Mr.. WI is a
very pleasing speaker. He has a
droil way OF telling truths that takes
with an audience. His speeches have
done much to change the opinion pre-
vailing among the American public
about his own people. There is no
man In the diplomatic corps who is
more highly respected or who enjoys
greater degree OF confidence from
the government, his colleagues and
the public generally than the Chinese
minister.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24
MAYOR JOHNSON AS EDITOR.

Mayor II V. Johnson OF Denver. ed
tied the Sunday Morning Times. In
that sensational heads along with red
ink accompaniment were omitted
the change was quite noticeable. and
from our point OF view was much more
preferable. II may be that the public
demands faring heads with red ink
border. but We do not believe 30.
Mayor johnson advances some very
good Ideas. which II carried out would
result in material benefit TO Denver
and the state OF Colorado. The mayor
has very good command Of nowspa.
per language. In that he expresses
terse opinions In nm intelligent way.
The mayor also took many leading
and public men into his confidence
and asked them to give their views
concerning matters of public import
ance. and these views should prove
beneficial. The johnson edition.
therefore. should prove beneficial in
several ways, opening up new avenues
for discussion and tending to improve.
ments In several directions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24
SAN JUAN COUNTY.
Pioneer j. A. koontz Discourses on
Interesting Topics.

Yes. everything's quiet down our
way said Mr.. John Koontz of Aztec.
this morning. Still, it's Il pretty
nice place to be just the same
THE weather." he went on in re-
ply to a question of mine, "Oh, it's
been just glorious this winter. A
few days the thermometer went down
to zero, but the balance of the. time
lie days have been warm and. mild
and not a sign of wind
mo danger of hurting the fruit
trees, them"
Here Mr. Koontz looked meditative.
ITS little early yet to boast" he
answered. but so far everything is
all right.If it keeps up we needn't be
afraid of the trees being winter
killed"
How have you been amusing your
selves lately?"
Mr.. Koontz laughed I'VE always
have good time down our way" he
said. When you're left to your own
resources, as we are, it sharpens your
wits to invent entertainment of some
kind. The Normal school, too, has
helped to make things interesting
Its well started now" he contin-
| ued, "and running smoothly as pos
sible. DR.. Spencer, who is in charge.
is very well liked. He's just a nat
ural born teacher-seems to have the
faculty of explaining things so they
| can't help but learn"
"Oh, yes, the attendance is pretty
fair for start, but it isn't anything
like we want to have it. Just at pres
ent we're handicapped by the fact
that we haven't all the conveniences
for taking care of the pupils that we
need-such as places to board, you
know.
That's all right for pupils who
are home folks, but for outsiders it's
difficulty We hope to be able to
change that, though. If we succeed
in getting an appropriation from the
legislature we shall be fixed.
Then our attendance will prob
ably increase pretty rapidly There
are so many people from the mining
districts around would like to win
ter down there if We had good schools.
They've said so again and again"
People are beginning to consider
the Importance of good schools now
You're right they are Well, we
are doing our best. Our public
school is very prosperous this year"
Any changes lately?" | asked.
There are several new buildings.
The town is growing some. Just
now, too, we have lots of sickness"
so have we, Mr.. koontz," | said.
You can't get ahead of us there"
We both laughed. ''il's good for
trade-that is, some kinds"
Then after a cordial invitation to
visit Aztec, Mr. Koontz said good
morning and went on his way
BLUEBELI..
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24
ever. the velvet is much wider and
longer Sometimes the ends reach
almost to the ends of the skirt.

ever. the velvet is much wider and
longer Sometimes the ends reach
almost to the ends of the skirt.
In coats there are three styles that
are popular OF course. the tight
fitting fur ones are affected by some,
but they do not seem to have any
great following. The long automo-
hiles are certainly very smart, when
one has the figure to carry them off.
Everyone. however, hasn't the requi-
site height.
Then, there is three-quarter
length with semi-fitting or box back
that looks well on the average per
son. For those women below or
barely reaching the medium, there
are the short box coats that Ill Just
below the waist. They are cum
ming.
In color, the shade called mode
seems to carry the day. Red is also
very much worn: then there is a
sprinkling of the other colors. The
tight-ftng coats are being sacrificed
indeed One can buy them for al
most song now.
In furs, ermine, in ancient times
sacred to royalty, is being brought
back to favor As it is rather eX
pensive, one doesn't see it as much
as some other things. On Sixteenth
street one afternoon l saw a lovely
collar with stole-like ends. The girl
wearing it had Il long automobile
coat and black velvet hat, some
thing on the old poke-bonnet order
Taken altogether, the costume was
very picturesque.
Beaver real and imitation, seems to
be, however, most popular. You
see it on coats, dresses and hats. 1t
combines very prettily with the lovely
appliques now used so freely as trim
mings.
In belts are leather. gilt and vel
vet. Personally, | think the gilt are
the prettiest. They are to be had in
various widths and fasten with some
form of medallion. The newest
are those with dip front. forming Il
V.
In fact, gilt is much used. 1t is
seen in dress trimmings, in tiny but
tons. used on flannel waists. in the
popular spike, in embroidery, in
braids--in short a little gold or gilt
as you prefer. is used in everything.
BLUEBELL.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

The queen OF England will soon.
II she has not already, turn over the
reins OF government to her oldest son.
Dcsth. according to dispatches, is but
a few hours distant. She will be
mourned by Christian people through
out the civilized world. and outside
of her own people. by none more sin.
cercly than those of the United
States. We all reverence the Chris
tian virtues OF Queen Victoria and
wish 1t was possible that she might
live to set worthy example for
many future generations. But she
has already lived beyond the time al
iotted to humanity. and for sixty
three years has been the beloved
ruler OF great nation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

The state department has received
no intimation of any sort from Lon
don regarding the disposition OF the
British authorities toward the amend
ed canal treaty. and is not very hope
ful OF it's acceptance. The ncwspa-
per dispatches from London within
the past few days have not been as
encouraging as they were at first.
Nor has the British embassy ut our
national capital received any inform
alton upon which to base an opin'
ion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

According 10 London newspaper
there is trouble In the guards. owing
Ia the Duke nf Westminsters ap.
prnaching marriage. The duke. being
u junior Officer, applied to Colonel Ia.
got. his immediate superior. for per
mission TO marry. Colonel bagot said
that subalterns In the guards were
forbidden TO marry. The duke ap-
pcaled to the war office and the col.
onel WAS oyerrulcd. Now Colonel la.
eot threatens TO resign.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

Az announced by our Denver CORE.
spondsnt some days ago. more bills
have been introduced calling for mp.
preparations for bridges. roads. etc.
than there is money in sight. In fact
such bills call Tor In the ncighbor.
hood Of $S00.0o0 with less than s5o..
"oo In the fund. This. therefore does
not look good for La Plata county
getting very big slice OF stnso funds
IOr public road building
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

The Nebraska senatorial fight is
becoming interesting. Roscwntei
has secured an injunction from being
interfered with by politicians who
have secured his arrest ON various
charges In order to interfere with his
candidacy, Each day the fight be.
comes more bitter and the probability
Of complete tic.up seems imminent.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

Let's see. The county is almost
bankrupt. still the commissioners
award contract for work wherein the
county pays in the neighborhood of
$500 bonus to a political organ. To
still further increase the burden two
eminent attorneys are hired to assist
the county attirney, Messrs. Spick-
ard and Johnson, to back up their
action. And thus the burden of the
taxpayers continues to climb sky
ward. Wonder what the increase in
taxation will be next year over the
present 80 per cent Increase?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

Notwithsianding Tcllcr's speech,
the senate passed the army bill "a TO
~. and the measure now goes to con.
terence for agreement on slight
changes. AZ remarked n few days
sEo, Teller does not count much In
way OF national legislation or iniiu.
enae these days
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

What appears Ia he most needed
at West Point nj this moment ls n
stern. active. shrcwd and relentless
superintendent. and II he were fur,
n'shed with whipping post and au.
,hority TO Use II at his discretion that
would be M much the better. says the
Washington Timca
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

by the terms OF his will the late
Samuel, the London money lender
requested his widow to give nearly
100000 to various charitable objects.
His estate is estimated to be worth
$50 900 .O00.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

by n party vote the Missouri house
las passed resolution of sympathy
with the Filipino bandits and ladroncs.
declaring their operations to be "a
struggle for freedom. The other
day the Legislature refused to hoist
the national Nag over the state capt
tol. and applause for those who are
shooting at 1t is naturally the next
step.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

The three Paterson ncnds viii no
doubt be given the fun limit OF the
law for murder In the second degree,
the penalty provided by the jury.
which IN thirty years. Hanging would
not have been too harsh. but thirty
years at hard labor VIII give the mon
ter others from following In their
footsteps.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

Nine. Nicols, who liz one OF the
wcalthiest members Of the French
colony living In London. amasscd her
fortune In the restaurant business.
Sbe began her money making In a
small chop house.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

London has young publisher who
has made S20.000.000 by introducing
American ways In publishing. II he
now wants 10 know Of large cavity
where hc>may drop his s2o.0oo.o 900 he
should Come 10 America and start a
newspaper on the EEngliah plan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

In view OF the fact that New York
woman passed herself on as man for
thirty years. people VIII he more sus.
picious than ever of some OF the an.
oient grannies in the United States
senate, says the Chicago Record.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

Whatever further evidence may be
Forthcoming as result of the inves.
tigation ut West Point. the facts al
ready disclosed are sufficient to con.
vince most persons that the haxing
practices at the national military
academy are intOlerable at best. The
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

The Cape to Cairo telegraph has
now been laid to n point fty miles
beyond kasanga. In German East Al.
RIGA. and one hundred miles beyond
the southern end OF Lake Tanganyika
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

The sum annually voted In Germany
for the support Of German schools
established outside OF the empire has
been doubled this year
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

The Atlanta Constitution says that
with Alaska we received no popula-
ton of such an extent as to make
tn control troublesome and II in
cludes the Louisiana purchase In the
same remark What about the In
dian wars that lasted at least eighty
years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

The annual loss 10 France caused
by the rasages of hall storms is said
To amount to about SO. 900, 900 francs
From 1873 10 1896 the figures varied
from 10000. 900 TO i3s 900, ,O0o francs
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

Exports to Canada through the port
Of Buffalo have Increased from $i.307,-
w In 1897 to $13,S52 ,i9i In 1900.
In the same time the imports from
Canada through Buffalo have de.
clined from st.453,4TT to s2.s2T172,
such figures keep the subject of an.
ncxation fresh In the Canadian mind.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

Notwithstanding the activity Of the
foudists the statistics show that Ken.
iuchy's population has steadily in.
creased since the year 1880.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

train this morning for Seattle. Mr..
Chapman does not know exactly where
| he will locate. but 1t will be some
place on the Sound. The Herald trusts
he will find his new location satisfac-
tory in every respect.
| Did you know Valentine day is com
ing? We had forgotten all about it
until we saw large case of them
| unpacked this morning at Richey's.
| They gave us a peep in advance at
some of them. Some OF the larger
ones are lovely. Just the thing n cir!
would like to have.
II the publisher of Ranch and Range
had devoted the space given to well
known Durango backcapper to emu
merating the industries of Durango
and La Plata county, the sheet might
have been little more acceptable.
but as it is. very few copies will find
| their way east. But an outsider can
do business at any and all times.
John A. Koontz. accompanied by
his son, S. f. Koontz arrived from
Aztec late yesterday afternoon. 1t
is not often Mr.. Koontz visits Duran
go. although always welcome Wis
itor. He is one OF the pioneers of
San Juan county and has done much
towards advertising and building up
that section.
Mr.. c. T. Meade, who runs the ag-
ricultural experimental station near
Aztec, has gone to Santa Fe. After
attending the Legislature he will take
trip to Old Mexico. Mr.. Meade. it
will be remembered, was one of the
superintendents in charge of the ag-
| ricultural department of the Colorado
New Mexico fair.
The reported death of ]. M. Craw-
ford proves to have been canard.
The Herald received the news by
phone from Hesperus and of course
took its truthfulness for granted.
However. we are pleased to announce
that the rumor is untrue. and trust
that Fatty" may be spared to dwell
with his faphy and friends for many
years to come.
The cantata Queen Esther" will
be put on the boards here in the near
future. DR.. d. r. Hill will conduct
the chorus. He has just given it very
successfully at Pagosa Springs. Those
| who desire to take part in this beau
tifu oratorio should not fail TO at
tend the first rehearsal, which will
| be held at the Baptist church next
| Thursday evening.
DIR. ]. NJ. harrington departed this
morning for his old home, Emporia,
Kas., where he will probably remain.
During his two years residence in
this city Dr. harrington has made 4
great many friends who are 10th to
see him leave the city but the doctor
must be the judge OF such things. AT
any rate the best wishes of friends
60 with him wherever he may decide
to locate.
| Mrs. A. f. Brown. who died at Az
| tee on Sunday, was the wife of well
known resident of that town. The
deceased had been for some years af-
ficted with pulmonary disease. which
finally eliminated fatally. She
leaves family of four children, three
OF whom are grown. Mr.. Brown has
of late erected several substantial
huildings-notably large livery barn.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

Last year the national bank note
circulation Increased $33 900 900. and
largely through the starting of banks
with a small capital.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

French newspapers are criticislns
the latest Issue Of postage stamps.
II is claimed that the designs nre alb
snrd as well as innrtistlc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

The Mormons are stiII unable II
elect senator.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24
DURANGO WEEKLY HERALD
Durango, Colo, Jan. II, 1901.

Speaker Montgomery wants to be
the whole thing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

Thirsty people may care to know
that III .0o0. 900 bottles OF champagne
are stored In French wine vaults.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

There Will be special comrnuni
cation of Durango Lodge A. F. & A.
NJ. this evening. for work.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

France consumes more wine than
the United states. Great Britain and
Germany put together.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

Lord Salisbury has nm especial
fondnsss for employing small boys 10
serve ms grooms Mt Hatfield House.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

| Mr.. Hafiing is here today from Bay
.s.,ld.
Mr.. Brett, of San Juan county, N.
NJ, is In the city.
Max Brachvogel has gone to Hes
perus on business.
Miss Nellie McCloud is confined to
| the house with an attack OF grippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schaffer OF the Ami
mas valley are in town doing little
shopping.
There is to be masked ball at
Fort Lewis on Jan. 80. 1t will he
given for the employees.
1t is rumored that Marion Bell,
who is at present in Denver. will
bring back bride with him.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Hahnenkratt was made happy ycster-
day by the arrival of Il baby girl.
Other places than Durango have
their troubles. Miss Eva Weight
man, who is at Boulder has the
| mumps
The sable streamers decorating the
front of w. G. Whites store tell the
world that good Queen Victoria is
dead.
Uncle" John White of Mancos.
spent Monday in this city attending
to business. Mr.. White is always n
welcome visitor.
The Sisters of Mercy will give n
dancing party at Maccabee hall on
Feb. l4-St. Valentines day. proceeds
to go to the hospital
Miss Eva Biggs. who has been
of the mumps, has returned to her
work again. She is thinner, OF course.
Mr.. W. b. Wheeler of Junction
creek has a severe attack of the
grippe. Mrs. Wheeler. who has been
afflicted similarly. is just recover
ing.
Miss Margaret Ramsey has accept
ed a position with Mr.. Hahn, the Jew
eler 1t is rumored that Miss Beu-
lah Wooster, who preceded her. is
to he married.
The funeral of Mrs. Frank Barnes
will take place Thursday afternoon at
O'Clock. Mr.. Barnes brother and
hrotherin-law will arrive tomorrow
afternoon
And now Polly" has the mumps.
And worse still, his companions at
the smelter barred him from too close
communication and consequently he
will take 1t easy for the next week or
ten days-or as easy as one can with
swollen neck
Tom Chapman took the IL O'Clock
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

The Fort Lewis Indian school pu
pills VIII engage in masquerade ball
next week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

Fire at Telluride Friday night de
stroycd the residence occupied b,
Rev. j. S. Greer and family.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24
From Mondays Daily.

The infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs
John Waters of Animas City died
this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

Ed. a. Salisbury and wife OF Den
yer are at the Stratcr Mr.. Sauls
bury Is representing the Denver
Times.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Freeman, L. w.
Smith and Miss Hun returned to Pa.
gosa this morning after spending the
hest part OF threee days in this city,
the gentlemen being bent on land Of
fee business. while the ladies' We're
bent on pleasure and shopping. Mr..
Freeman Is county treasurer OF Arch
uleta, Mr. Smith Is proprietor of the
Times and Miss Hun is school
teacher.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

Steve wilkins. one of the old tim
ers In the San Juan. died ut his home
near Cedar Hill last Tuesday. a
bad cold developing into pneumonia
was the cause OF his demise. The
deceased was highly esteemed by all
wno knew him. He built the first
frame house in Durango. twenty years
ago.-Aztec Index.
The friends of Frank Cook and
Walter Ambold. two OF the generation
just coming on. who are at present
attending the Modern School OF Busi-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

ness in Denver. will be perhaps in.
terested to know that the boys .have
informed their lady friends that they
don't intend to marry for u great
many years. So good OF them to give
you girls warning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-24

telephone communication from
Hesperus at 2 p. m. announces the
death OF j. NJ. tFatty) Crawford of
Hay Gulch. He died Of pneumonia,
presumably last night. No particu-
lars are obtainable. Mr.. Crawford
was one OF the old-timers OF La Plata
county and had been resident OF
Hay Gulch for many years. His
daughter, Miss Clara. is in Denver.
and has undoubtedly been wired the
Eews.