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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.

The mean temperature for the past
week has been below the seasonal av-
erage throughout the state the de-
ficiency being slight near the south
eastern border, about degrees on the
slope of the Arkansas-Platte divide
and or degrees along the north
ern border and in the western coun-
ties. Precipitation has been gen
eral; snow in the mountains. showers
on the western slope and in the south
eastern counties, heavy rains through
out the northeast portion and espec-
tally heavy in Cheyenne. Kit Carson
Arapahoe. Yuma Logan. Sedwick and
Phillips counties where droughty con-
ditions had prevailed.
The cool weather has been un fav-
orable to growing crops, especially to
corn and garden truck. The rains
have retarded the harvesting of alfal-
ia east of the mountains and spoiled
n good percentage of the first crop.
Winter grains are beginning to bloom.
Sugar beets are thrifty and thinning
and cultivating are still in progress.
Owing to severe hailstorms during the
month of May the fruit crop VIII be
short in the Poudre valley. and there
is considerable complaint OF hish
winds causing fruit to drop in nearly
all sections. Destructive hailstorms
occurred on the l4th in Boulder, Pu-
eblo. Prowers. Cheyenne and Kit Car
son counties.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24
THE KING DITCH.

One of the Pine River enterprises
deserving of more than passing no.
tice is the King ditch. now being con-
structed on the cooperative plan by
a number of residents in that vicin-
ity.
AS already stated, there are thou
sands of acres of irrigable land along
Pine River that have never been home
steaded. The reason put forth for
the failure to settle on these lands
possessing fine agricultural possibl-
tiles. has been the lack of water and
the difficulty and expense necessary
to procure It,
In order to overcome this obstacle
some fourteen men have formed an
association and ditch IL miles in
length is now in process of construc-
ton.
The head of the ditch is about
three-quarters of mile above Bay
field, its course being seven miles in
a direct, line. 1t will water the
lands on Dry Creek. Salt Creek and
Ignacio basin With a depth of two
and a half feet and seven feet in
width it is constructed to carry so
cubic feet of water per second. The
company has filed on rs cubic feet.
in case it should be necessary to use
that quantity
While the ditch was made primar-
lily for the benefit of the present
stockholders. it is being constructed
on n scale large enough to admit the
selling of ditch interests to outsiders
In this manner the benefit will be
far-reaching in its effects.
The cost of the ditch is estimated
at $4,000, about 10000 acres of land
being watered when completed. The
work is already begun and Is being
rapidly pushed forward. About one
and a quarter miles will be complet-
ed within weeks time. The Hume
connecting the head of the ditch with
the river has already been contracted
for
1t is interesting to note that
number of Navajos are employed and
give excellent satisfaction. They
are iirstrate workmen. Some of
them are from the Fort Lewis lh"i..l
school-the eighth grade.
The officers of the company are rs
follows: Dee Brindle president. All
Turner vice president. AL Snyder sec
retary. Carl Coulson treasurer.
Other bitches being constructed
are: Taylor extension Of the Eppei-
son ditch. Spring Creek Extension
Sommers extension. and the Burned
Mill ditch. in which E. l.. Harrington
is interested.
The Taylor extension is some
miles in length, its western terminus
being in Taylor lake. The Robert
Morrison extends along the west
side of the river. while the Burned
Mill ditchcovers the H. d. country.
Evidently the Pine River people
believe that II you want thing wcil
done, do it yourself. AT any rate'
they are doing some rustling these
days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24
FUNERAL OF |. II. PATTERSON.

The funeral of l.. III. Patterson yes
of the largest assemblages ever wit.
messed in the county outside of Du-
range. The deceased was well
known throughout the county. and
ranchmen and their families attend
ed from different portions, the Flor
ida river and mesa being especially
well represented. Durango also
turned out well. The Masons, of
whom there were 81 in line. had
charge and laid the remains away in
''due and ancient form" In addi-
tions to the Masons there were 16
Woodmen and 10 or IL Grand Army
men, deceased having been mem
der of the rebellion.
At the house Rev. Webb conduct
ed the services with scriptural read
ing and few appropriate remarks.
A choir composed of Gus Roberts.
Mr. Hayden, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Per-
kins and Miss Harris rendered sew
eral vocal selections.
Charles NJ. Hilliker. Charles New
man. j. w. Wallace. T. J. Mcclure.
George Weaver and Frank Lake act.
ed as pail bearers. the burial taking
place in the cemetery near the Flor
ida river school house.
The floral designs were bountiful
and very pretty. while loose flowers
covered the casket and the grave af.
ter the last sad rites had been per-
formed.
The son and daughter were pres
ent. having arrived from California to
lend comfort and aid to the stricken
wife and mother.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24
Sudden Death of WaIiie Godfrey.

Wallie. aged %. son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. w. j. Godfrey. died very sud.
denly last night about o'clock
Deceased was taken down with toneil
tits Saturday. which was quite Sc
voro. He was informed by the doc
tor that lie would have to exercise
great care. Wallie, however. went
out Sunday and Monday. and Tues
day his throat appeared to be better
and he was out again Tuesday after
noon. He was up and about the
house yesterday and thought sorar
OF coming down town towards even
ing to get shaved but was persuaded
not TO. He amused himself during
last evening. going to bed about $50.
A few minutes later he hae a
coughing spell. splitting up phlesm
and blood. At a quarter OF . his
brother started for the doctor, and
when he returned Is minutes later
Wallie was dead. having passe away
with but little distress.
Wallie was young man oi sooi
habits. being one of three brothers
He was we'll liked by his companions
and his sudden death was shoe" to
them the same as to his parents ana
brothers.
The funeral services will he held
tomorrow afternoon ut 2;3D at the
Baptist church. A brief service VIII
be observed at the residence ut
O'Clock. Friends OF the fanny are
invited
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

Put me on at Dufraio" Is not
said ns frequently as the dcnizcns of
Buffalo would like to hear In fact,
visitors have been very scarce NO far
since the opening OF the exposition.
But this Is easily explained. The
exposition was far from completion
ON the opening day. No much NO that
the ofiicial opening did not take place
FOR three weeks later. and II is st'''
known that many OF the exhibits.
especially those Of states. are incom'
plete. Thus people have remained
nway. hut during August. September
and October the rush will be on.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

And now Senator Plat OF New
York is said TO he tired OF Official life
and VIII seek retirement and re-
pose Mt the end OF his present term,
In New York State Plat bas been n
one.man power for good many years.
hut there are signs Of this power
slipping away and he is probably Wise
In retiring while his colors are flying
Outside OF New York Plat has not
cut much of n figure in the way of
controlling national affairs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend our most heart
felt thanks to our friends and neigh
bors who so kindly assisted us in our
late. sad bereavement. caused by the
death of husband and father. and we
wish to assure them. one and all
that their kind acts will be ever CRATE
fully cherished
SUSAN PATTERSON.
HALEY PATTERSON,
HARRY PATTERSON.
ALFRED PATTERSON,
BERTHA PATTERSON.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

an extended trip which will cover
points of interest in the east, and
will probably include the Buffalo ex-
position and the Atlantic coast. They
expect to return to Durango by Oc-
tober first. They left on the South
ern at O'Clock. and the platform
was crowded with friends who show
cred rice, old shoes and good wishes
upon them, and in the good wishes
and the congratulations The Herald
most heartily unites.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

South America holds decided bal
ance OF trade in dealing with the Unit
ed States In 1900 South America
sold TO us goods worth $4,000. 900
and bought from us only to the extent
OF s3p.000.00O. The balance against
ua. fbi .0oo,0oo is a large one
South Americas total foreign trnde
ls $500 .0oo. 900 of which Ave sisths
is with other countries than the Unit
cd States.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

The new political party composed
of all the lsma IN the country will uf
ford a haven for few thousand dis
contents who are never satisfied with
any party on with anyone In power.
II la well that there should be par
ty OF this nature. 40 ns to relieve the
old organizations of many long-haired
cranka whose only ambition Is to stir
up strife and diEcord.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

While various painters who have
had the honor OF transferring the
Pope's features to canvas always de-
scribe his holiness AS one OF the best
sitters they have ever known. Benla-
min Constant speaks of him az one of
the most "coquct" When the latter
was painting the portrait now on ex'
hib,ion in the Paris solon, Leo Nil.
was constantly 6giting around. pull
ing out this fold and STRENGTHENING tho
other. so that the papal robes might
be seen at their best. Every now and
again he would step to the easel to
see how the picture WAS advancing,
and never failed before resuming bis
seat to whisper into the artists ear
Now do try and not make me look
altogether too old His holiness Is
even not averse TO u fiattering touch
and In fact he rather prefers II. bu:
woe to the painter who errs on the 9th.
er side. Apropos To this little inei-
dent which recently took place Mt the
Vatican is now going the rounds Of
Roman society. II seems that Leo
Kill had given four or five sittings
to an Italian painter OF note. when the
other brought the completed work
and requested the pontifY to write in
one corner scriptural quotation and
his signature The portrait being
most mediocre. the pope was In di-
lena. He was on the point OF refus'
ing when, touched by the anxious look
on the artists face. the twenty.nir,h
verse OF the fourteenth chapter OF Mat.
thew suddenly came to his mind and
he quickly dashed of the following
Vatican. 20. 4. '01, p. NIT is l.; be
not afraid"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

The Democrats Memphis CONNER.
oial Appeal in,imates that one OF the
reasons why Washington refused n
third term was q fear that he could
not be reelected. This vindicates
Grosyenor. There ARE two persons
in the 76,o0o.oo0 population of The
United States who imagine thnt
Washington would have been beaten
II he had consented to be cnndi
date In 1906. suys the Clobc,Dcmo
crnt
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

ST. Louis should profit by Bnffalo's
experience and have the Worlds
Fair completed when the opening day
arrives. Otherwise there will he dis
pointment In many ways This a.
vcrt,sing certain day for expos
tions 10 open and having nothing "a
show the people is not conducive 10
large crowds.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

II is said that physicians now fear
consumption ia an epidemic disensc
In Colorado aud the state medical as
soolotion.. now in session In Denver
viii take steps to restrict immigra-
ton of tuberculosis patients.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

DcPew. Grosvcnor and few others
who are trying 60 make George Wash.
ington out as unable to grasp the
true sentiment In regard TO third
terms. have been taken down a peg
or two by Mckinley.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

Hazcn g. Pingrce may have had
queer notions occasionally. at the
same time his friends can point TO
his ofiioial career and make the posi-
tive statement that II Is not tainted
with corruption.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

Bryan should not lose heart The
new party Just laDunched In Kansas
City viii AFFORD him shelter But
Colorado has had a plenty Of reform
parties. We are now paying for re.
form by bankrupt treasury and
greatly Increased taxation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

W. G. p. Breckenridge has been
heard from ngain-not In the way OF
digging up TINT Pollard Judgment
hut to announce that Organism II
dead. Breckenridge probably over
looks the fact that he has been dead
to the public for NO long that his re
marks sound like voice from the
grave
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

Governor Thomas hnd the courage
Of his convictIons---tbat II would be
unwiae to call m extra session OF
the legislature during his term of
Office. Now II OrmaD win follow his
footsteps much Will be overlooked In
his management OF state Affairs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

And now We ARE threatened with nm
extra session Of the legislature. II
does seem that Colorado ls fated In
many ways-olways something 10 re-
tard growth and prosperity.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

II is very difficult to please the
''aunties." They have been trying
to build an imperiallstlc house and
now that Mckinley has spoiled their
plans they ARE In rage. II does
seem that the administration can do
nothing TO please the Atkinson stripe
of stntcsmanship.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

Ten days more and the new govern.
ment revenue act Will &C into effect.
payment Of one cent on telegraph
messages and the beer manufacturer
will also add few shekels to his
pile.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

like their new home The Herald
will continue TO keep them posted
concerning Durango and the San
Juan, as Mr. Crawford has taken the
Semi-Weekly SO long he would be at
loss to be without it.
And now Mancos announces eth
Of July celebration. May their fond
est hopes for good time and big
crowd be realized.
Miss Victoria Powers left this morn
ing for Charlton. Iowa. where she
will spend the summer vacation with
her parents. returning in time for the
opening OF school.
Mrs. Frank Gailotti returned last
evening from Trimble Springs where
she spent week very Drofitably. be
ing much improved in health, pleas
ing announcement to many friends
f. A. Roedecker left on this morn
Ing's train for Kansas City and other
Missouri points. After spending
time in King City visiting friends
Mr.. Roe,lecker expects to so 10 Cal
ifornin.
George Cooper and Al Dustin are
mp from Pennington accompanied by
their families. They are en- ronte
to Pagosa Springs and sections OF
Archulcta county where they VIII
Ash and rtisticate for few weeks
Rev. Thomas Stevenson, state sec
rctary of the Colorado Baptist state
convention. will speak at the Bap-
tlst church tomorrow tFriday) even
ing. Members and friends are cor
dialy invited
Surveyor Wigglcsworth is home
from Arizona, where he was on sur
yeying expedition He Is accompah'
led by party of Arizona gentlemen
the latter having made numerous in
yestmcnts in Pennington.
c. H. McHenry is up from Farr'
lngton. He Is here for the purpose
OF securing pipe for the Farmington
water works. the pipe being IL, .,
and 4 inches. The reservoir Is 10
Gated on the mesa south of the town.
Mrs. 4. II Ballard of New orleans
Is visiting MIR. and Mrs. BAR bur
well and expects TO remain all sum
mer. Mrs. Ballard is the former
only sister. whom he has not seen
during the past twenty-one years
Consequently the reunion Is par
ticularly pleasant and agreeable one
The present occasion is MIS-. na''
lard's first trip to the Rockies. ehe
says the change from the Louisiana
climate is very noticeable.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

Senator Allison is wise in his old
age. He realizes that his age is a
barrier to his over becoming president
OF the United Stnfes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

The new CUBAN kid will have TO be
ON the lookout for pitfalls. The enc
my will surround him with tempta-
tions that may prove disastrous.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

Chicago Is stiii In position to claim
two records--the American League
tenn lending. while the National
League team makes the BOBBY prize
more certain each day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

As yet the saloon men and the
church-goers have not embraced old
Pcrplexity's' plan for Sunday tip
plIng in Denver.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

The gowns worn at the lockwood
Perkins wedding. described in the ar
ticle published in yesterdays HeralaA
We're certainly triumphs of skill. AS
for the brides gown itvsAV, as KIP
ling says. "A creation tIat hit you
square between the eyes and made
you gasp The rose-pink chiffon
costume worn by the maid of honor
was charming in its artistic simple
ity. roses forming the only trimming.
with the exception of the plaitings
and ruffles of chiffon. Elegance was
the characteristic of the black crep-
on worn by the mother of the bride.
1t was easy to see that the gowns
were turned out by a master hand.
These are only a few of the many
elegant costumes sent forth from the
dressmaking department of the Gra-
den Mercantile company, under the
supervision of Madame Mermet. In
the above instance there was no need
for words-the costumes spoke for
themselves.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

The ownership of the Pueblo steel
plant is siill In doubt, and this doubt
affords column nr so OF daily specu'
lntlon as to the ownership.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

The new reform" forces should be
able to promulgate platform upon
which the Eca. William Jennings
Bryan can stand.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

The Chicago servant girls seem to
mean business. And they will make
It interesting for those who employ
that kind OF help
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

Let us pray and trust that Colorado
will not be inflicted with an extra ses-
sion ct .he Legislature.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

The Denver divines appear 10 be In
a Iis. They must prove their asser-
tlons or pay the penalty.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

No country on earth like southwest
Colorado and northwest New Mexico.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24
An extra sesion Of the Legislature
should be summed by all means.

Talk about government war tax,
il is not in 1t with the fusion reve-
nue. measure In Colorado.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

From Thursdays Daily.
c. r. Peacock Is up from Farming
ton.
Charles Newman left for Denver
this morning.
John Wingate went to Silverton
this morning.
Sheriff j. w. Brown OF San Juan
county. n. NJ, is In town.
Thomas II. Kane OF Silvcrton paGs-
ed through for Denver this morning
Mrs. Henry krnmpanitzky is over
from Mancos on visit to friends.
Jack Parsons went to Pennington
this morning for short trip. return
ing Saturday.
Senate Clerk Kelly is not going
to Denver unless there Is expense
money in sight.
l. B Melville returned yesterday
evening from visit To Denver and
other outside points
Major McUnlrc of broadsword fame
Is now doing some specially work
at Eiitch's gardens IN Denver
Doc" Redmon failed to pull OFF his
show. and he must refund our money.
His bloomin thing didn't bloom.
DR.. and Mrs. Breen and daughters
came In from Fort Lewis to attend
the wedding and reception.
Fish Commissioner Holland arriv.
ed from Denver last evening en- route
TO Emerald Lakes after more trout
eggs,
o. f. Frary IL homo from Edith
where he has been the last ten weeks
looking after the Archulcta county
Bouring mill.
a trip through the Animas valley
yesterday developed the fact that
the strawberry crop liz decidedly
short this year.
The Aeolinn Qlaa:rtte. from the
college OF music. University OF Den
yer, at the opera house June u
Buy your tickets early
w III. Pope. n prominent Santa Fe
Ing this morning for SANTA Pc where
he will investigate the claims OF
parties desiring arid lands.
Manager Murray is building up
quite n reputation for Trimble
Springs. All that was required was
an accommodating. painstaking gen
tleman to give the hotel careful at
tcntion.
The throat trouble which has Just
carried on its fourth victim In the
person OF Wallie Godfrey. looks al
most like an. epidemic of the worst
kind. Persons suffering with any
throat affection will be wise to attend
to 1t in time.
Rollin Hurd OF Chicago. who oiilci-
ated as best man Mt the lockwood
Perkins wedding last evening. went
to Silverton this morning. Mr..
Hurd was n classmate of the groom's
while In college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Rider and tho
two children were passengers on the
morning Eastern. Mrs. Rider with
her son aud daughter will go 10 Pitts
burg. where they win visit relatives.
Mr. Rider accompanies the party as
far rs Denver
Miss Mary B. lockwood left on the
morning train for Baltimore where
she has accepted position as prin-
cipal OF the Latin teachers OF that
city. Superintendent Van Sickle,
who made such reputation while
connected with the Denver schools.
is In charge OF the Baltimore pub
lie schools.
Mr.. Leroy u. Elscr of the Aeolian
Quartettc IL possessed OF clear,
penetrating tenor vice which he
uses with nne effect in the Quartette
work of the company. His piano
playing is marked by musicianly in.
depreciation and clean, technical de
livery. He is also prime favorite
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

American horses are capturing
quite Z number OF tat purses on Eng
lish race tracks this season.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

Buy your tickets for the Aeolian
quarteete either of the young peo-
pie who are out selling them or at
Richeys' or Tiffany's. Announce
ments as to reserving the seats will
be made later.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

Mr.. Williamson. late of Aztec. is
spending a few days in the city. Mr..
Williamson located at Aztec last fall
but the angel of death took away his
VIE couple 4f months ayo anil he
has concluded to look up another 10.
cation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

like their new home. The Herald
will continue TO keep them posted
concerning Durango and the San
Juan, as Mr. Crawford has taken the
Semi-Weekly SO long he would be at
a loss to be without 1t.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

Sheriff J. w. Brown OF San Juan
county. N. NJ, is In town.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

Thomas n. Kane OF Silvcrton p1s
ed through for Denver this mornsni
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

Miss Victoria Powers left this morn
ing for Charlton. Iowa. where she
will spend the summer vacation with
her parents. returning in time for the
opening OF school
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

The commissioners will run up as
large bill for advertising for sta
tionery bids as the work will amount
to. But the organ must be allowed
to make up for lost time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

The servan, girls of Chicago are or.
ganiylng.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

John Wingate went to Silyerton
this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

And now Mancos announces sth
Of July celebration. May their fond
est hopes for good time and big
crowd be realized
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

Max Bolax had hearing this fore
noon, charged with assault, by AL
len Watkins, night before last Wat
kins was riding bicycle, when it is
alleged Bollax hit him on the back
of the head, and after he had fallen
from the wheel. jumped upon and
kicked him. 1t is said n member of
the fair sex caused the trouble. De
fendant pleaded guilty and was fined
which, including costs. amounted -
$40. %
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

Mr.. Williamson of the Aeolan quar-
tette has campaigned in the Philip
pines and while there picked up some
Of the melodies of that country. lie
viii charm you with item at tho OBJ
era house June 27 His voice is one
Of those tenors of rare liquid quail
ry which haunts the ear of the lis
tcner for months after hearing
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24
From Fridays Daily.

UT It IIuuy f7oIIy
Mrs. Bert Brown of Silverton will
spend few weeks with her parents
near Aztec, Mr.. and Mrs. Springer
having come up yesterday to meet
her
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

Mrs. Henry krnmpanitzky is ove'
from Mancos on visit to friends
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-24

From Thursdays Daily.
c. p. Peacock is up from Farming
ton.
Charles Newman left for Denver
this morning