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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23
THE WEST INDIES.
A Land Where the Negro Has Full
Sway.

One can pass an hour quite pleas
antly with James Allan. who has just
returned from Jamaica, after an alb
sence of eight years. being accompan-
led by his wife and six children and
also by W. |. Harrison and wife AID
eight children. Mr.. Allan was for
mer resident of Durango, coming TO
the San Juan in 70 and remaining till
the summer of 1898. when be depart
for Jamaica. where he resided the past
eight years.
Mr.. Allan was In charge of a large
banana plantation which is the prin-
cipal product, although oranges cof-
fee, cocoanuts and other tropical fruits
are raised in abundance. the great
trouble being. however lack of mar
ket, the exports last year only footing
up two per cent.
OF the something over 100000 pop
ulation there are only about Is 900
white people. The West Indies ne
gro is very indigent-won't work as
long as he can eat without doing So
and it has become necessary to import
African coolies to perform the neces-
sary labor. They spend their time
trying to see how they can evade work
It'd set away with one another ? ci-
fects, and they are constantly in the
courts for petty stealing.
Mr.. Allan says the climate is very
fine, seldom getting warmer than 80.
There is fine grazing for cattle. But
his health began falling him, and so
he thought the best thing to do was
to return to the United States and he
knew of no better place than Colorado
and New Mexico. Mr.. Harrison who
| accompanied him, is native of the
West Indies, and this is his first trip
| TO America. 1t is the intention of the
| gentlemen to engage in farming, and
as soon as they can they will look
| over both La Plata county and San
Juan county. N. NJ, with this end in
view.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23
REPUBLICANS INTERESTED.

When In the neighborhood of fifty
people, and over half of the number
from the country, attend meeting of
the county central committee sim
ply for the purpose OF fixing date for
holding the convention. it is pretty
good evidence of the interest mani
tested in the welfare Of the party.
There was absolute good will and har-
mony throughout the meeting and
the feeling was contagious that sue
cess is a sure thing this fall.
1t was left for the country dele
gates to select day for holding con-
vention and they decided on Monday,
the 7th, and call to this effect will
soon be Issued.
There were more present than we
have seen at times to regular conven-
tions of either party. and this means
!, that all are going to put their shoul-
der to the wheel for success which
seems assured, as one and all told the
same good news Of the wonderful
change going on among voters.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23
A Woman's Memorial Day Thoughts

America was bathed In a sea of
tears, the flowers of earth were pile,
mountain high and carried their holy
incense to the blue dome of heaven;
the continent thrilled with tae dirges
of nations grief. yet two souls were
unmindful of it all and only tried to
reach each other in their great love.
Indifferent to eulogies, to praise or
the love too late, no better than
hate" William Mckinley bent low ov-
er his sorrowing wife-so near that he
could place his strong arms about her
grief-stricken form, yet so far that he
could feel no answering caress. She
heard not the mighty wave of funeral
notes. but was conscious only that the
voice she loved was forever stilled.
while the words, "His will. not ours.
be done" echoed again and again in
her memory; and this evidence of faith
that "He doeth all things WELL" and
not the nations show of grief, afford
ed consolation
Not least of the virtues of the
mighty dead. and who dares assert not
the greatest. was his fidelity to an in
valid wife. his devotion to his mar
riage vows.
Surrounded with the culture, beauty
and grace OF the most beautiful, most
cultured race of women on the globe,
William Mckinley went not when his
wife could not accompany him, his
leisure moments were spent at her
side, no breath of scandal attached
to his private life. OF how many men
in high position may this be said?
The progeny OF evil marriages sup
ply the anarchist class. If the de-
yotion to marriage VOWS exemplified
in the family Of the late president
were universal, the anarchist would
| soon disappear.
During the last great national cam
paign at the ladies' headquarters In
the city of Chicago this remark was
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23
The Ropinu Contest.

There Is a large mesa about three
1t was very novel and picturesque
the sports of the afternoon were held.
1t was a very novel and picturesque
scene. From the level sweep en-
closed by the race track. the sand
sloped away in gentle undulations un-
til it reached far in the distance the
foot of the bluffs. Our party was
stationed at the top of foothill com
manding the fiat above mentioned
and affording an excellent view of
the proceedings.
To the right of the fiat was a seeth-
ing mass, which on close inspection
resolved itself into men afoot and on
horseback, crowded around corral.
which contained. as we discovered
later, calves. big and little, in various
stages of temper.
Dotted over the sandy expense were
vehicles of all kinds. With the ex-
ception of he few men near the corral
there was no one afoot. 1t isn't ex-
actly safe to be around when infuri-
ated cattle are being driven hither and
thither.
Bedside. the scalding sunshine. the
brisk New Mexico breezes dug up the
sand and flung it in our faces. 1t also
knocked off hats and sent umbrellas
spinning along the ground. But we
nor anybody else cared about that
They were all interested in other
things.
There were some first-rate exhibi
tions of skill in roping and tying cat
tie, the movements being made with
incredible swiftness. One man rop
ed and tied the animal in forty sec
onds, but failed to make the rope Sc
cure, and the calf struggled to It's
feet just moment afterward. The
rope slipped and the case was thrown
out. The winner of the prize, splen
did $50 saddle. was Frank Brown, ol
La Plata. Time 1871.
BLUEBELL.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

one rambling around the fair grounds
in the vicinity Of the big tent could
see that something unusual was about
to happen. There were babies of all
sizes and ages, and all of them pretty
as pictures. of course.
Judges were selected---all men.
Though with fear and trembling they
accepted their sponsibilities, they
did their duty nobly Only one, MIR.
A. r. Spriner. even suggested the idea
Of relegating his position to anyone
else. To do the gentlemen Justice.
they appreciated the gravity of their
position and We're in no wise hasty or
careless in their decisions.
The babies. too. We're remarkably
good Some of them looked as II
they didn't appreciate the joke and
thought it all tam foolishness"
(please observe that's quotation)
anyhow, but they submitted to the in
evitable with fairly good grace.
The first time the babies were lined
up in class including all children
under one year For the largest and
heaviest baby a beautiful silver mug
was awarded to Mrs. Kavanaugh. A
silver Indian bracelet was won by the
baby daughter of Mrs. Collins as be-
ing the smallest child under two years.
A gold necklace with locket at
tached. presented by /. Zeller. of Du-
range. vas given to Amy, the infant
daughter of Mrs. Tom Arlington for
being the prettiest girl baby. The
prize for handsomest boy baby was
awarded to the child of Mrs. Mile
gan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

often heard to fall from the lips of
pure women: Il care not who il
elected. Mr.. Nc Kinley or Mr.. Bryan.
Both are men of pure personal charac-
ter and devoted to their home life. -
This demand by women for male pur-
ity in high places Is ominous
of an improved moral condition for
our country. for youth will ever en-
ulate the example of the successful.
the prominent man.
In the great plan of the Infinite
there is nothing accidental. no wheel
slips cog. 1t is recorded by a great
newspaper which opposed Mr.. Nc
Kinley politically. that as he sanl;
back shot to death and the crowds
surged upon the assassin the strlck-
an chief said, Don't let them hurt
him." This magnanimous plea. cou.
Piled with the devotion to the highest
element of his nature is evidence that
he was fitted for a more exalted posi-
ton than that of earth.
Political strife will cease and ma
tional governments will be secure
when home governments are Just
and exercised with special privileges
to neither wife nor husband; and
when devotion to the principles of a
marriage contract Is maintained.
The pure and well-governed home is
the foundation of all good government
for from home must emulate the souls
who organize and administer govern
ments.
Heaven bless the martyred half of
perfect love. and sustain the bereav-
ed,
LILLIAN HARTMAN JOHNSON.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23
Ball Game.

AT the ball game this morning Az
tee came off easy winners. This was
due to some extent at least to certain
mishaps. Two of their best men
We're disabled and the substitutes fail
ed to prevent the Aztecs from playing
ball, and very good ball, too. Some
poor fielding in the first few innings
gave the Aztecs an opportunity to
to grasp But eight innings We're
played the score standing, when the
game wass called off, 81 TO in favor
of Aztec.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23
Our Railroad.
(Farmingtoh Rustler) J..

lFafmlnstOli RuStlefD.
Now that the surveyors have in a
manner established practical line
for the Colorado g. Gulf railroad, and
proven the grade thus far will not ex-
ceed one per cent, we should doubly
fortify Mr.. Mcconnell with verified
statistics and data showing the pos
sible local revenue to be derived by
the company after the construction of
the roal, and ais TO see that he car
ried with him to New York complete
right of way from Durango to the res
ervation This is one great oprur
tunity. which every resident OF San
Juan county, N. M. and In Plata
county, lalo., should fully appreciate.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23
Memorial Service.

At 1870 this afternoon a short ser
vice in honor of the late president was
held in the big tent. While very sim.
pie and informal, it was one of the
most impressive of occasions.
The people filed in silently and stood
in an altitude of respectful attention
all of the men removing their hats
The services opened with singing
Nearer, My God, to Thee by choir
consisting of the following: Mes
danes Springer. Sellers. McEwen
Rugh, and Messrs. Thomas, Rugh and
Whitehead. Whether 1t was the sym
pathetic manner in which the choir
sang as well as the memories the
words invoked. certain it was that
there were few dry eyes in the house
at the close of the song.
Rev. j. C. Lord of the Presbyterian
church, then addressed the meeting
his remarks being brief but most sp
propriate and touching.
The speaker began by referring 10
the sad event which caused the assem-
blage of the people on the present
occasion. lie referred to the stress
and anxiety the nation had lately ex
perienced, and the extent of the ca
lamity lately befallen.
81 do not speak to you, friends, as
politicians" he continued, "or parti
sans, but as thinking men and women
loving Justice and expecting truth
Mr.. Lord then paid a glowing tribute
to William Mckinley and enumerated
the qualities for which his friends
loved him and his enemies respected
him. He spoke of the different sides
of Mckinley's character, and touched
upon the lessons brave death bui
"A much more brave life such as the
late pi esident's may teach.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

The affiiction Is at last assured.
We are to have an extra session of the
legislature-one that wrangled for
weeks last winter over the employment
of extra and useless clerks. and there
by neglected important business,
making 1t necessary at this time for
an extra session at an expense of prob
ably one hundred thousand dollars.
And 1t must be remembered that while
ii is fusion conglomeration. the
Democrats have a majority in both
branches.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

They didn't do thing to that Okla
homa duck who spoke disparagingiy
of Mckinley and the flag. But he
should take courage. Let him come
to Durango and run an alleged indie
pendent Democratic news paper and
he can say and do just as he pleases'
No objection will be raised If he ira
duces Mckinley or jumps onto private
individuals. 1t will be all the same
He can oppose labor and laboring men
for office, and at the same time be en-
dorsed as the great friend of the Ia
borer. 1t may be he has not heard
OF Durango or does not know the
easy temper of our people.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

The judiciary of Kentucky did not
decide that Taylor's election was
fraudulent. 1t was a partisan legis
lature that made the decision and the
judiciary simply confirmed that the
Legislature was the sole arbiter In
the premises. No one but regretted
the assassination of Gobel 1t was
cowardly. and if the right person or
persons could be secured, they should
pay the full penalty. AT the same
time the conditions were entirely dit
ferent. Taylor had been elected gov
ernor of Kentucky by a safe majority,
The returning boards had 50 declar-
ed and the partisan Democratic board
OF last resort. outside of the legisla-
ture, had so declared One of the
prominent Democratic members of the
board said he could not do otherwise
than declare Taylor elected and be
able to look an honest man in the face.
Excitement was running high, and
when the partisan legislature ousled
Taylor it caused bitter feeling as 1t
was Justly claimed that Gobel was as
suming an Office to which he had not
been elected. However because
Gobel was willing to take an Office to
which Taylor had been elected and
SO declared by all the returning boards
OF the state. along with the partisan
election board, was no justification foI
the greater crime of ASSASSINATION,
Another thing. the partisan legisla'
ture appropriated 100000 to prose
cute the guilty. With such slush
fund it is easy enough for the prose
cution to make out a case nine times
out of ten. The Herald has no sym
pathy for any one guilty of assassin
alton, but facts are facts, just the
same. When one man takes some
thing that does not belong to him,
the natural supposition is that trouble
is going to ensue. And this is jus.
what happened in Kentucky.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

There was some cause for the gov
ernJnent revenue act. but none in the
world for the increased state taxa
ton. TheWs is no reason why the
state cannot get along on the same
reyGlue 1t did ten years ago, and it
could had affairs been managed by
Republicans.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

Let us draw the curtain over the sad
past and use our best endeavors to
see that nothing of the kind takes
place in the future. 1t will be well
to start in by stamping out newspa-
pers of the class that insinuate that
the recent assassination was good
thing for the country. There are diff
ferent kinds OF anarchists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

The morning editor undoubtedly
belonged to the class he enumerated
Sas millions who were secretly glad
of the assassination of Mckinley.
Not one word yesterday morning
about the memorial services and only
a passing notice the following day.
And he poses as the dictator of La
Plata county Democracy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23
Now and Then.
lFarmington Rnstlerl

lFarmingtOn KustIer).
Prior 10 the bliling of tn. fruit
evaporator and dist;llery, Gull fruit
was worth from SO tc So per ton; now
IT brings 500 per ton. Prior to the
construction of these two in lu5tr.'s.
millions of pounds of fruit annually
went to waste; now scarcely a poucd
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

An extra session OF the legislature
means increased taxes. The imposi-
tion imposed by the mother country
when that little tea episode took place
In Boston harbor is not marker to
impositions of Colorado fusionists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

Since the year 1775 more than five
million soldiers have worn the uniform
of the American army and borne its
nag to victory.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23
From Fridays Daily.

Quite number of ranchers attend
ed the memorial services yesterday.
among the number being Joe Day, j.
w. Wallace and j. C. Turner OF the
Animas valley.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

It. d. Burns, Jr., accompanied by his
sister, Miss Marguerite. and Miss
Manuel and Nina Otero. were among
the arrivals at Trimble Springs last
evening for weeks sojourn.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

The Woodmen band is very fortu-
nate to have secured the services of
Mr., Oscar Handler in presenting
"Triss, the Pet of the Rockies" for
the two benefit performances at the
opera house. Sept 80 and Oct. l. Mr..
Handler has secured some of the best
talent the city affords. and the parts
are all well cast. The band is Ger.
tainly deserving of all the support
that the people of Durango can give.
Mr.. Handler is an actor of wide ex-
perience, formerly with the Mojeska
and the prisoner of Zenda" compan-
les. and the public can rest assured
that they will be afforded an oppor-
tunity to witness high-class produc'
tion. supported by the best home tai.
ent the city can produce. "Trlss" la
an exceptionally strong play. abound
ing In many stirring scenes and thrill
ing climaxes. while a plentiful bit u
humor is sprinkled throughout. M
merous specialties will be presented
between acts, including Carl Boswell
In trick bicycle riding. Tickets arc
going like hot cakes. so II you want
to get in on the ground floor, you'll
! have to hurry"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23
Boost the fair on all occasions.

Frank Wride is wondering what
will be the punishment of the hypo-
critic.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23
FARMINGTON FAIR.
"siuebeir' Tells About People Visit
ing Pennington Fair.

Mrs w. w. McEwen is visiting hel
son. DIR. o. c, McEwen, and is taking
in the fair
Ii. n. Freeman came down Tuesday
from Aztec and. like the other Du.
rangoites, attended the ball game and
other interesting features here.
party of six arrived from Du
range today, Mr.. and Mrs. A. p Camp
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcneil. Mrs. McLin and
Mrs. Boyle. They will remain in
Farnlneton until Friday morning
when they will leave for Chaco ruics,
returning to Durango Monday or
Tuesday.
Mrs. Gaines. who left Durango last
spring TO accept a position in the In
dian hospital at Jewett, N. NJ. came
up from that place to spend day or
two at the fair.
Mr., and Mrs. Kerr. of Hermosa. ar
rived Wednesday. They are busy
comparing San Juan products with
those of the Animas valley
Mr. aud Mrs. VIM. Hahenkratt and
family are among the Durango repre-
tentatives in this fourishing town.
Charles Fleck. the genial landlord
of the Inter Ocean. came down from
Durango Tuesday and is making the
most of the many attractions.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Brewer are spend
ing the week enjoying the sights Of
fair time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isgar and family arc
enjoying an outing in the sunny south
land.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinney are visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. l.ut Thomas and in
cidentally enjoying the fair.
Doc Wallace is having more fun
than any one.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

A little miss. not over six years
old. was heard to remark to compan-
ion: We'll. III just tell you about
me! take in every dance get a
chance to, and that's most all of
them" Shades of the Puritans |!
Where are we at?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

ryland time and he is certain to drop
TO his true level
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23
The Baby Show.

Thursday Evening, Sept. 10.
About IL o'clock this morning any
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

We have heard so much about the
productiveness of the soil in San Ju-
an county that after time it fails to
make any impression unless we visit
the scene and see for ourselves. Even
then one is hardly able to take it a..
In.
o. the fruit the fruit the fruit I,
The color of it. the size the quantity
and the flavor The fruit we get in
Durango hasn't a flavor like thas Of
the San Juan. Probably on account
of growers being compelled to pick i
before it is perfectly ripe in order to
ship in good condition. There are
full crops of peaches. grapes and
pears, a fair crop of plums. particular
ly of the late variety. AS for melons
and sich, they are simply immense.
both in quality and quantity. The
soil will produce almost anything be-
longing to the vegetable kingdom,
provided the labor and water is ap-
piled. All Aztec one of the ranch
men picked 10 barrels-42 gallons ca
pacity-of cucumbers from half an
acre of land.
Turkeys are thriving this year. All
along the way nice. fat birds of va
rious sizes were seen running through
the orchards or in and out of the corn
fields. 1t is no exaggeration to say
that the woods were full of them"
The hay crop while varying through
the county, is an improvement on last
year, that being a trihe short.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

John G. Taylor. of San Juan fame,
and one of the most brilliant attor.
neys in the state. has formed part.
nership will Claude Mercer. with of.
fees in the Peoples Bank building in
Denver. We all like John for his
good qualities.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23
The Races.

The racing this afternoon was very
good, comparatively little jockeying
being done. In the Indian traders
race, Navajos being the riders. the
West Water Indian won the race and
purse of $25.
In the half-mile dash Charles Sum
ner took first money and McElmo sec
ond Purses $50 and $25.
Billy Caveness made a good first in
the quarter-mile dash and Alice an
easy second. Purses $25 and SIS.
Mr.. and Mrs George Logan are TAX
ing in the fair.
George Gilbert is among the visit
ing Durangoites at Pennington.
BLUEBELL.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

Phil Byrne, county superintendent
of schools of Archuleta county. was
in the city over night. returning 10
Pagosa Springs this morning. He
says the oil well is down 200 feet and
making good progress daily. Pre-
diets a gusher within the next thirty
days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

Talk about coal oil; there is enough
of it below the surface of Dolores
county to grease the running gears OF
the universe. But we don't make any
fuss about it. Gold. silver, lead cop
per, sine and such stun enough to
keep a population of $4,000 souls busy
for century taking it out. After
that we may bore for oil.-Rico
News,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

The Carpenter company. presenting
Quo Vadis," will appear in Durango
the 18th of October. The Herald
acknowledges pleasant call from the
advance agent. Milton Guncliel. very
pleasing gentleman who has visited
Durango on several occasions and al
ways representing good people. The
company carries two sets of scenery
in order to present the play without
Getracting from its merits
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

During the last great national cam
paign at the ladies' headquarters In
the city of Chicago this remark was
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-23

Heaven bless the martyred half of a
perfect love. and sustain the bereav-
ed
LILLIAN HARTMAN JOHNSON.