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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09
COLORADO is REPUBLICAN.

The Republican party of Arapahoe
county ought to find a lesson in the
figures published by the Times Sat
urday showing the preponderance OF
county officers elected throughout
the state by the Republicans. With
more than half the counties of the
state electing Republican officials. 1t
is inconceivable that Arapahoe coun-
ty, the banner county of the state,
should remain welded to fusion.
The figures, which were compiled
from official sources, showed that Re-
publican county officers were elect
ed in more than half the counties of
the state on straight party tickets.
The majorities were so large that
they overcome the Democratic major
tiles in the other counties and show
a Republican majority in Colorado of
at least 10000. 1t is idle, as we'll as
foolish, to attribute this result to To-
cal conditions. Local affairs might
control in one or two counties, but
not in all of them. Again, local con-
ditions are as likely to operate in IA
vor of the Democratic as the Repub-
lican party.
The undoubted truth of the matter
is that the people of the state are
| becoming tired of fusion rule and are
| ready to vote the Republican party
back into power If they are permitted
to do so. With wise leadership next
year and a united Republican party
there is no reason to doubt that the
party can carry the state by good
majority. The county of Arapahoe
is Republican. If the party will unite
on ticket which represents the best
thought of the party and, with Arapa-
hoe county Republican. there is no
doubt about the result in the state.
The state may go Republican with
out the aid OF this county, but the
Republican majority ought to be in
creased by a substantial vote from
the chief county of the state. Arapa-
hoe Republicans are advised to
study the figures published by the
Times. There is lesson in them
which cannot be misunderstood
Denver Times.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

land
The Home Oil and Fuel company
have their derrick completed and the
machinery is in first-class working or
der. The drilling tools and casing
have been shipped from Chicago and
will probably land here by the 18Th
of this month. 1t is reported that
VIM. Furrow, the secretary of this
company. was out of oil the past
week. and was unable to get any In
town. He broke open some of the
rock that came from the Home Oif
company's property and managed tn
get enough to fill lamp. The lamp
burned nicely, while not as bright az,
the average light. yet it was great
deal clearer than lard OIL This
plainly demonstrates that the Home
Oil and Fuel company have some ey
ceedingly choice property.
The Archuleta County Oil and Re.
This is a decided land company and
they have land all around Pagosa. If
well is struck in their vicinity they
will put a well down Immediately.
The Archuleta Oil company is a
new concern at Chrome. They hawN
let the contract for the derrick, and
the machinery is all on the ground.
The management intends to COM.
mence drilling December 10. ~
The Denver Oil and Mines com
pany have located their new well on
NJ. o. Browns ranch. Lumber for
the derrick is being hauled, and the
~, n nh ipay-x- will prohobIy orr;yo 49,.
week, which was ordered from Flor
ence few days ago.
The Colorado Mutual Coal and Oil
company are down about 275 feet
They struck a small flow of gas on
Wednesday, and are drilling at the
rate of 25 feet day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The recommendation OF President
meet with hearty appreciation and
cooperation OF congress. Tbia Ia an
important question aud Is growing
more so each year. At the rate the
government domain is being denud,
nd OF its timber will sopn cause N
famine in lumber and importations
will have to follow. Tho quicker
some action Ia taken the better. and
at the same time the necessity of
farmers planting trees should be
made plain.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

SILVERTON, Dec. 6.-The streets
are dry again. and there is promise of
continued fair weather.
Never was there more propitious
fall for mining in this county. AS
yet not single trail or road has been
blocked one day. There is less snow
in the high mountains than in the
memory of the Oldest resident. This
has enabled all operators to get in
winter supplies and in several in
stances mines have been started up
that would not have been accessible
with deep snow.
Probably the Cement Creek dis
trict has witnessed more new life
than any other section of the county.
The recent deal whereby number
of claims were sold to a syndicate of
eastern men, mention of which ap-
peared in The Herald at the time.
spurred other mine owners to activ-
ity. The starting up of work on
the Big and Little Mogul claims with
in the past ten days is an instance of
what the weather has permitted.
The Gold King mines are working
full force and the stamp mill is
pounding away daily and adding gold
en- wealth to the country.
The Contention Mining Co. is push
ing work on improvements under
headway and by the first of the year
the management hope to be in shape
for steady production. In the mean
time development work continues.
opening UP new ore bodies.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Kansas has more ready money on
hand at this moment than II ever had
before In all It's history. Its banks
are fllcd with cash. There ls on de
posit In the national and state banks
Of that state about $ss.ooo,0oo which
is In the ueighborhood OF SEQ for
each man. woman and child In the
state. This ia far ahead OF all past
records. On bank capital OF about
si5.7oo,o 900 In the state there In Il
pront and surplus itsm Of over $4,000.
900. These figures were never close
ly approached before In all Kansas
career.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The death of Hon. Chas. II. Toll
removes an old land mark. Mr.. Toll
was not an old man-really In the
zenith of life and manhood. The
writer win never forget the first
meeting II was In 1880 mt Animas
Forks Mr.. Toll had ridden horse.
back from Del Norte to look after
some mining interests. While at
Anlmas Forks he persuaded the writ
er to visit Ouray with him At that
time the trail to Ouray was not n
very good one. II xix-xagged down
the Uncompahgre. FIRST down in the
narrow gorge and then creeping along
the sides OF precipices. Bear Creek
was spanned by two logs and II re-
quired a steady mountain broncho TO
cross H. Mr.. TON was cheerful
companion. whoic-souled and true
to his friends. Of whom he had legion,
and this sudden death will cause gen.
uina sorrow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09
Known at Telluride.
(Telluride JournaD.

Jim Grogan plead guilty at Duran
go this morning of stealing from the
Sisters at the hospital and was
sentenced to the pen at Canon for not
less than fourteen nor more than 1s
months. He was around Telluride
seventeen or eighteen years ago
and showed up again last spring and
was suspected of petty thievery from
lodging houses. He took small arti-
cles and soaked them at secondhand
stores. He is a hop fiend and need
ed the money to buy done. Going to
Durango. he feigned sickness. got In
the hospital and stole the tableware.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

II is said that Carnegie has under
consideration the gift Of n large sum
OF money TO be used for the bcneht
OF aged telegraphers. II is doubtful
II 4 better use could be found. Wire
manipulstors do not command very
high wages. and by the time most oil
thcm become Atty years Of age their
usefulness is over and young men
take their places. II Carnegie will
just carry out his present Intentions
II will be serving . good cause.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The presidential canvass In Cuba,
which has Just started. and which
will last TIL February, promises to be
exciting. There is a chance. too. that
the contest may not be confined to
the present candidates. Palma and
Maso. One or two others. 1t is Init
mated. may get in the race before the
finish. Yet when Cuba reaches the
stage that she will assist in the elec-
ton, ms state of the American
Union. OF a president OF the United
States. her canvass will attract puch
more attention from the world at
large than they can under present
conditions. That time may not be
80 far distant. either, as some per
sons imagine.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

A wrecking company has paid a
higher price for the Buffalo exposi-
tlon than was ever realized before
from the remains OF an exposition in
this or any other country. The sum
obtained VIII wipe out a large slice
of the deficit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The reference OF the president In
his message to the establishment of
great storage reservoirs should be
pleasing to the west. Congress
should be willing to open up the vast
resources OF the west lying dormant
owing to the lack of water. Private
means win not build these reservoirs.
but when once constructed millions
OF fertile acres In the arid regions
win be placed under cultivation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

When q common bank clerk can
swindle tho institution he is working
for out OF nearly million Of dollars.
said clerk In entitled TO be advanced
and salary raised. Genius should be
rewarded Or the officials of the
bank should be pu, down as block.
heads
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The recommendations OF President
Roosevelt to keep up the Chinese
barrier will no doubt be needed, We
do not want cheap Chinese labor In
this country. The Cinnamon. as a
rule. are not wealth producing citi-
zcps and add little to the prosperity
OF the country. but are rather drain.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The war taxes rendered necessary
by the war with Spain have produced
a total Of t343 900. 900. and been paid
without perceptible strain upon the
country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

From present Indications Dolores
county viii be strictly In line the
coming year, The litigation that
has retarded that camp 40 long is
practically ended and there is going
to be renewed activity when another
seaRon opens.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Last year the United States ex-
ported a total of $3.50, 100000 In ami
mails and animals products. includ
Ing $4,000 horses and mules. The
growth OF this department OF indus
try is highly encouraging to those
engaged In II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The grand jury certainly revealed
. bad state OF affairs in connection
with jury bribing. The stirring up
will be beneficial in many ways.
Jury bribing Is certainly deplorabIe
under all circumstances.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The southwestern portion Of Colo
RADIO has made grand strides cons!d'
ering disadvantages our people have
laborcd under. With only one limo
Of road and out OF the direct line OF
travel. our advancement has been
phenominai
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

American methods are OF far more
Importance TO foreign countries than
American tariffs. The agricultural
Implements OF this country. for in.
stance, are In class OF their own
and beyond all competition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Prof. Shaler. Of Harvard university.
intimates that gold Is becoming alto
gethcr too plentiful. Eventually the
people will have to return to the
former custom Of exchanging pota-
toes and hiches Of bacon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Mr.. Mccullough will soon demon
ntrate whether he will cast aside poll
tics and personal affiliations for the
intereHts of the county. Nine out OF
ten taxpayers in the county are watch
ing him with n great deal OF interest.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The industries OF Durango and
southwestern Colorado are In their
infancy. Smelling will Increase
each year. The mine produc, will
likewise Increase. Agriculture is
bound To increase. and 80 is fruit rals
ing. Tho future OF Durango Ia Ger
tainly bright.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The procopius oeconimidis who is
held responsible for the trouble at
Athens. growing out of the attempt
to retranslate the Bible into modern
Greek. should be compelled to include
his own title in the proposed new
deal
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The isthmian canal is warmly On
dorsed by Roosevelt. No doubt con
gresa will take action looking towards
constructing the great water way be.
fore the close Of the season.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The catuemen from the west seem
to be having a good time In Chicago.
Az yet we have had no accounts OF
the Wild cowboy iassoing any OF the
fair maidens OF that city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Cent postage will be an issue In
congress- this winter. Represents
tive Smith. of Illinois, who was on
the house committee on the pos,
Offices and post roads, and who cx
poets 10 be on that committee, Ia 20
Ing TO renew his efforts for a reduc
tion OF the rate. and there Ia some
chance tha. he may succeed this time
The drop rom the Scent rate to
cents about fifteen years ago resulted
In a large increase in the amount oi
letters sent. and soon brought an ng
gregatc increase In the revenue. A
reduction OF cent would have a sim
liar effect Both the great parties
have favored cent postage. and the
country undoubtedly wants It.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Within a short time American mar.
ines have distinguished themselves
In Cubs. the Philippines and China,
and now they are guarding property
on the Panama isthmus.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The extension OF Chinese exclusion
seems to be encountering some oppos
ition from Eastern newspapers. The
act under which the Celestials arc
shut out will expire next May, and
the Pacific coast people are moving
for its extension. They are prac'
tically unanimous In their desire 10
have the bars kept up. The
chances are that they will succeed.
The labor element all over the coun'
try viii be arrayed on their side.
No, MANY congressman anywhere will
have the hardibood to declare for anv
policy which would throw the coun-
trv open to an inrnsh OF Chinese like
that OF score OF vcnrs ago. which
melted the enactment OF the nrrt
LEGISLATION against H. The barriers
against such an Inflow will be con-
tinued.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

II all the presidents suggestions of
President Roosevelt are acted upon
and carried out. the present congress
Will go down in history as accomplish
ing a vast amount OF work.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

According TO the Canadian census
"a. 900 persons live In the Yukon dis
trict, OF whom 5000 are in Dawson
City. This artic community is the
growth OF a few years, and Is chief
ly due to the energy and enterprise
OF the manhood OF the United States
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Lai Plata county is certainly in
need OF economical government Mr.,
Bradley liz In n position to rise above
politics md personal affairs and lead
the other commissioners In the good
work, Mr.. Bradley, win you do IL
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The department Of agriculture is do.
ing good work and living within its
appropriation. 1t expanded at all
points last year. and yet returned To
the treasury q cash margin on the
credit side.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

President Roosevelt has always
been stickler for publicity in cor.
porntion AFFAIRS. He believes their
business should be open and that
books. profits, etc. should be public
property no far ma inspection is con
ccrned and that statements should
be published two or three times a
year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09
PAoosA OIL IS PURE.
viii Burn Just the Same as the Kind
You Buy at the Store.
(Pagosa Springs Newsl

The oil excitement is growing more
intense every day. and new compan-
les are being organized right along.
There are now 80 organized COM
panies in the county which takes in
all the available government land in
the county. Decided land is in de-
mand In favorable localities and the
owners can get big price for their
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

That congress win take some ac.
tion looking 70 the building Of the
isthr.ian canal no one doubts. The
only question will be the route. This
looks very much like toss-up.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The canal commission has recon
mended the NicaraguaD route. No
doubt congress will be largely guided
by the report
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

President Rooscyelt's personality is
quite conspicuous In the message.
Its hard 10 keep him down. And We
do not know Of any one who wants to.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

If the grand jury covers the ground
outlined by Judge Johnson. 1t has an
all winters job on its hands.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

riages, SIS; cigars. SIS.
=. Thomas lockwood, to central COM
mittee. $125: livery. SIS; sundry ex-
psnses, 5000.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Durango Lodge No. 46 A. +. and A.
NJ. elected the following officers last
night: w. NJ. q. d Schalles: 8 w,
w. A. Reese; J. W.. c. G. Perkins; /;
treasurer. J. l.. Parsons; secretary.
Glenn Scouton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Reciprocity IL we'll thought Of by
the president. In this Roosevelt In
= student OF the lamented James g.
Blaine.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The young lady friends Of the high
school football team entertained last
night the boys who worked SO hard
on the gridiron week ago. 1t is
needless to state a good time was
had and the refreshments were lib
eral and appetizlng.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

No need of sending outside for hol-
iday goods. Our merchants are well
supplied. and should there be any
thing not carried any one will be glad
to send for you and at the same time
will save you money.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The hot water proposition at Pago-
sa Springs is going to make things
hot in several directions. What
with oodles of mineralized hot water.
oil gushers. numbering interests,
stock raising, along with spuds at 81
per hundred. Archuleta county is
strictly in 1t this year. -.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Mrs. Matt Krumpanitsky. formerly
Miss Nettfe Kello. is over from Man
cos. visiting Mrs. 8. w. Raymond.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

general activity prevails, not only in
the town but throughout the county
A. F. Hood has been on the sick
list the past week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Wash Patrick left this morning foz
Salida to get spawn for the hsh hatch
cry.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

From Fridays Daily.
S. w. Raymond returned last even
ing from Silverton. Says the wealth
er is just as nne ~ In Durango and
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Miss Amy Miller arrived last even
Ing from Montrose and will visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. F. Reinhold for q
few weeks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Do not delay In handing in your
name and ten cents for tho Mckinley
monument fund. Let Durango occu-
py a prominent place in the roll Of
honor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Whils Mr.. Schroeder will be a
minority member, he will have = good
influence on the board Of commis-
sioners when he takes his seat.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

New telephone subscribers are be-
ing added almost daily. The new
system makes It possible for most
families to stand the expense.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09
MCKINLEY MONUMENT FUND.
New Names Added to the List Since
Last Report

6aos sNSfSt
The Mckinley monument fund Is
growing. a goodly number Of names
being added yesterday. But the list
is small in comparison with other
towns of like population. Ten cents
Is . small item, and all our citizens
should be enrolled as contributors.
You can either hand your name and
ten cents to The Herald or to Post
master Biggs. Since the publication
of the last list of names the following
dimes have been handed
in:
Nellie McCloud.
Louis Littner.
N. F. Cooke.
Harry Lazarus.
Pat Breen.
Mary B. Logan.
, Henry c. Logan.
Eva Cooper.
George Robertson.
George Robertson. Jr.
Raymond Robertson.
Carrie l. Robertson.
o. C. Hill.
Jennie F. Hill.
Della Theby.
Joe Theby.
r. G. Rohraabacher.
w. L. Byron.
W. G. White.
r. w. Earll.
Robert Mcconnell.
Albert Mcconnell.
Richard Keller.
Mrs. A. f. Keller.
B. Edleman.
G. A. Selleck.
M F. Selleck.
t Frank Gallotti.
Mrs. Frank Gallott.
]. N. Galloway.
Mrs. Anna Galloway.
Helen Galloway.
Myra Galloway.
l. Zeller.
Wesley Helm.
Mrs. Carrie Helm.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Terry McGoyern IL still wondering
how 1t happened. The western boy
can explain again II he so desires.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Ross McGir leaves for Toronto In
ten days or two weeks to visit the
old home.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Several Of the Populist candidates
failed to file expense accounts. The
law applies to the defeated ~ well as
the victorious.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

s. w. Raymond was Silverton
bound passenger last evening. Min
Ing interests near Animas Forks are
receiving his attention today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

II you want loan. II you want a
ranch, II you want town residence
or lot. take your troubles to Frank
Eldrcdge. He can supply your
wants. Money on hand.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Our merchants are busy. Holiday
trade has started in early and prom
ises to be good right up to the close.
Most every one has = little spare
money. as all who desired work the
past year have been able to have the
wish gratined. and consequently mon.
ey Is easier with most every one.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Frank Provost. formerly of Duran
go and later OF Ouray. is now locat'
ed at Lead, S. D.. where he Ia propri'
etor of Gold Mine" that runs high
In liquid matter. Shares are 15c. or
two for rs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

And now gambling has been closed
in Teller county-this time by the
sheriff. This must make about 'fe
twentieth Hhake-down.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The Wynn process for making gold
as common as dross ia liable to ex-
plode one Of these days. Looks as
though Willard Teller had hold Of the
hot end OF the proposition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The Doyle syndicate. 1t is said, will
operate their East Mancos properties
all winter. There appears to be nc
doubt that Cripple Creek capital IL
learning to take some interest in the
La Plata district
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

1t Is better to talk about the wealth
er than about your neighbors-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The Misses Breen have returned to
their Fort Lewis home. after enjoy
ing series of social functions In this
city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

There is a railroad war on between
Colorado Springs and Cripple Crock
also from Pueblo to Cripple. Price
80 cents. 1t is expected free tickets
will follow with chrome thrown iE
for riding.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Jim Gallery writes from Ho
Springs. Says the weather is a
warm as summer and that the plac
is all right. Judging by this. Jir
is enjoying himself. and his rheuma'
les are being boiled out.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

County Clerk George Weaver an,
his daughter. Miss Maud. took tn
morning train for Denver. MI
Weaver will be absent only a fav
days on business matters, while Mis-
Maud will remain q few weeks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The mayor of Pueblo announced 6
couple of months ago that gambling
in that city would remain closed dur
ing the remainder Of his administra
ton. A change has come over hit
dreams. as everything Is In full blast
once more.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The schools will enjoy two weeks
holiday vacation this year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Our townsman. Thomas Burlan. ls
In Telluride where he is doing a big
business In mems and women's suits.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The Herald.s informant concerning
holiday vacation of the schools was
in error. There will only be one
week OF vacation-Christmas week
Schools will be In session New Years
week, with the exception OF Wednes
day. New Years day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Do not be negligent In the matter
Of sending In your name and 10 cents
towards the Mckinley monument
fund
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

Smith. the photographer. is estab-
lishins quite q reputation for good
work.