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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

II the Jeffries-Ruhlin fight comes to
Colorado, Brady does not intend to
take any chances. He demands S25,-
900 In bank with no rebate in case
the mill Is prevented by the courts.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

The last half of the legislative ses-
sion is on, with much less accom-
plished than usual. But no one should
complain OF this. The less bills pass
ed the better, and 1t is rather graft
flying to note the adverse reports ev-
cry morning on freak and other use
less measures.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

DR.. McEwen, who returned from Az.
tee last evening, reports DIR. West as
being on the road to recovery. He al
SO states that the weather in that vi
oinity is superb. The days are very
bright and warm. while beyond the
state line the roads are dry and
dusty.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

l.. l.. Haynes arrived last evening
from Denver where he has been on
business and pleasure for a short pc
riod. He reports good time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

As man is n creature of habit and
environment and as the clothes which
he wears are no small part of his en-
vironment the tailors who have been
decreeing the fashions at their annual
meeting in Philadelphia must be rec
ognized as the wielders of exception.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

The member of the legislature who
introduced a bill to compel railroads
to give shippers of live stock free
transportation has great head on
his houlders. just why shippers of
live stock should have passes more
than shippers Of lumber groceries,
etc, is not quite clear
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

When II comes to pulling for the
advancement of Durango and this
section let our people work In double
harness II Is the only way in which
beneficial results can be accomplish
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

It is estimated that the dense fog
in London costs the city from $3.50
900 to 100000 daily in the matter Of
bills for gas and electricity.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Miss Helen Mundee has departed
for Greeley whore ahe will attoni
the State Normal school.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

DR.. b. Barnes, the dentist, has con
cluded that Silyerton is good enough
for him, and has returned from Du
tango to make this his permanent 10
cation,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Grebbles came
up from Durango last evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

NJ. Tierney, scavengsr. Mail ORD RS
promptly attended to at reasonable
prices.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Christian Science: Services at II
a. m, Room 300, Newman block Sub
ject, Mind"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Miss Bessie Breen came in last eve.
ming from Fort Lewis 10 attend the
lIntre Nous ball. She will remain
until Tuesday in order to be present
for the opera of Patience. Miss
Breen is the guest of Miss Mary Gra-
ham.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

San Juan county IN. NJ schools
will indulge in fag.raising on Wash
ingtons birthday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Mrs. Chandler of Farmington i
shopping in Durango today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Five cars of matte have been re-
ceived by the Durango smcite.. from
the Kendrick people at Silyerton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

There was little in the sheet this
morning except abuse of The Herald
and attempts to injure the business
OF hardware merchants of this city
who refuse to advertise in its col
umns. The first from force of habit
and the last-well. they are rather
backward about anteing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Stubbs & Jakway are going to he
right with us, having leased the store
room recently vacated by w. G.
White. This will give them
n fine place to do business. and this is
what that firm does all the time. The
location is one of the best in the
city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Frank stubbs returned to Mancoa
this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

The Pennington Board of Trace
has prepared list of statistics for the
benefit of the Colorado Telephone Co.
The Herald trusts the figures Will he
sufficiently encouraging to warrant
the building of connections with that
thriving community.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

C. W. Stewart, L. Fl. Patterson, S.
j. Hood and Fate Sullivan are in town
from the Lower Florida today The
roads are said to be in very bad
shape at present-badly cut up.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

The head push of the morning
sheet is now preparing a schedule of
prices at which Durango dealers in
hardware will hereafter be expected
to sell their goods. 1t will shortly
be ready and those interested should
call around and become familiar with
the terms of the edict.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

b. N Freeman, who returned last
evening from Denver, says that the
business outlook is very promising.
Considerable discomfort. however, is
being manifested at the poor legis-
Iation. Denver people seem to con
slider many of the bills before the leg
islature lacking in substantial merit
for the business interests of the state.
The revenue bill in particular is call
ing forth much unfayorable comment.
Some of the most Objectionable fea-
lures have been eliminated in the
committee, of course, but whether
or no they will eventually be rein
serted is hard to say at present.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18
G. C. Perkins is not SO well today.

Z. c. Perkins is not so well today.
Blackmail still thrlvss in this com
munity.
The churches will welcome you to-
morrow.
Frank Stubbs returned to Maneos
this morning.
Mrs. Chandler of Pennington is
shopping in Durango today.
Christian Science: Services at II
a. M. Room 300, Newman block. Sub
ject, Mind"
San Juan county IN. M schools
will indulge in hag.raising on Wash
ington's birthday.
ceived by the Durango smcitc.. from
the Kendrick people at Silverton.
Wonder how Stubbs & Jakway re-
gard the attempt to injure the busi-
ness OF Durango hardware dealers?
And careful search of the columns
OF the morning organ fails to reveal
the advertisement of an exclusive
hardware firm.
Henry Berri went out to Bayfield,
yesterday afternoon. thus missing
''one of the most enjoyable dances of
the season.
Charles Slough is engaged in rath-
er shady transaction today. He IS
fitting the windows of /. Zeller's new
store with curtains.
Regular services at st. Marks to.
morrow at II and 1880 o'clock. Ev-
erybody welcome. Rev. Perkins will
preach at both services.
And the attorneys should come In
next. Hand in their charges for diff
ferent grades of legal services and
receive page "ad" free.
w. Il. Milton has something inter
esting to say in this issue to those
desiring fruit and shade trees, flow
ers, shrubs and vines. /
Don't forget that seats for the Tues
day evening performance of pa
tience" may be reserved on Tuesday
~
The secretary of the Pennington
Board of Trade is in receipt of nu-
merous letters seeking information
concerning that county.
f. A. Collins of Pueblo will have
charge of Mr.. Freeman's bank at Pa
gosa Springs. He is already on the
ground and getting things in readi-
ness.
Messrs. Graham, Jackson and Chap.
man should lose no time in preparing
the copy for advertisements p. s.
About four inches double column Will
do the business.
Rev. Charles T.. Perkins returned
last evening from Denver, whittier he
iourneyed the first of the week. and
whore he enjoyed the Republican feast
of eatables and speaking at the Brown
Tuesday evening.
Lawrence Sheets, familiarly known
as "Coot," came down yesterday from
the Sunnyside mine at Eureka He
does not expect to return as he finds
the altitude trying. Mr.. Sheets ex-
poets to 90 to Pueblo in a few days.
ihe new directors of the board of
trade are representative men and
will at once get down to business. If
there is such thing as waking up the
people of this section to the import
ance of hustling, they will accomplish
1t.
Miss Bessie Breen came in last eve.
ming from Fort Lewis 10 attend the
lintre Nous ball. She will remain
until Tuesday in order to be present
for the opera of Patience. Miss
DiScu 10 tHe Sutot vi hiSS WARY N'Id-
ham.
The Pennington Board of Trace
has prepared a list Of statistics for the
benefit of the Colorado Telephone Co
The Herald trusts the figures Will be
sufficiently encouraging to warrant
the building of connections with that
thriving community
There was little in the sheet this
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

The churches will welcome you to-
morrow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Louis Meyers, who took a few shots
at Fields the other night. was given
hearing before Justice Watson,
who found him guilty OF assault and
sentenced him to ninety days in jail
and to pay a fine of $50.
Superintendent Jefries of the Min
ME Gulch Mining & Milling Co., is
home from an extended eastern trip.
which included Philadelphia. Mr.
Jelries is planning active operations
this year. His property is one OF
the most promising in the county.
Probably no mine in San Juan
county has produced richer ore than
ihc Golden Fleece, In Picayune gulch.
Surface workings have shown the lead
to be pockety. however, and for this
reuson the property has not received
the attention that 1t otherwise would.
Mr. G. E. Mcintyre. manager of the
company that recently purchased the
property, Is working six men on a
cToascut which VIII intersect the lead
considerably below the present work
Jugs. and it Is believed the ore will
be found more equally distributed and
of high grade character. Picayune
guloh Is noted for its gold-bearing pro
cliyities. that metal always predomi-
Mating over silver, and it is believed
the gulch win be a beehive of activ-
ity soon Eureka, Mastodon and Pic
ayune gulches head about the same
point. the Sunuyside mine being at
the head of Eureka gulch, The Sunny
side Extension at the head of Masto-
don gulch. and the Golden Fleece
and Scotia mines near the head OF
Picayune Then again, the famous
Gold King Is only some two miles dis
innt In fact. there is section OF
countiy about six or seven miles
square thoroughly imprognated with
gold, and in time it Is bound TO be a
ipurce Of great wealth.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Little Gladys Barton is down with
scarlet fever, consequently Mr. II.
has to find another boarding place.
He says he appreciates what it is to
he homeless and an orphan, now.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Blackmail still thrivss in this com
nunity.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Richard Gaines, Mr. Prayles an,
Mrs. Sleeth are down from the valley
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Rob Alexander and Mr.. Sheriff.
are in town from Florida mesa.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18
SAN JUAN COUNTY NEWS.

a. J. Vivian is home from Denver
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

ihe new directors of the board of
trade are representative men and
will at once get down to business. If
there is such thing as waking up the
people of this section to the import
ance of hustling, they will accomplish
It,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Mcclure of the Upper
Florida are in Durango today
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Wonder how Stubbs & Jakway re-
gard the attempt to injure the bust
ness OF Durango hardware dealers {?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

The city was invaded last evening
by two cigar men who are up to snuff
il the art of talking smokers goods.
One of them is Edward Hunter, who
does the advertising act for Kerbs.
Wertheim & Schiller, of New York
city, manufacturers of the General
Arthur" cigar. This is Mr.. Hunters
first visit to Durango, as his territory
includes thirteen states and keeps
him on the move. The General Ar
thur" is certainly great seller, as
the company has seven or eight facto-
ries making this one cigar, employing
about 1000 worlSmen, making it,
therefore the most popular 10-cent
cigar on the market. The other gen
tleman is Lewis B. Solomon. repre-
senting Rothenberg & Schloss of
Kansas City, the third largest cigar
jobbors in the country. They handle
the above goods as well as many 9th
er noted brands. Mr.. Solomon makes
regular visits to Durango and always
does business. The two go to Silver
ton this afternoon, and il the good
people of that town observe two sus-
picious characters, we have described
them, and they should be on their
guard They return Monday and con
tinuc around the circle.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Henry Berri went out to Bayfield,
yesterday afternoon. thus missing
''one of the most enjoyable dances OF
the season."
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Charles Slough is engaged in ratb
er shady transaction today. He IS
fitting the windows of /. Zeller's new
store with curtains.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

And careful search of the columns
OF the morning organ fails to reveal
the advertisement of an exclusive
hardware firm.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Regular services at St Marks to
morrow at II and 1880 o'clock. Ev-
erybody welcome. Rev. Perkins will
preach at both services
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Lawrence Sheets, familiarly known
as "Coot," came down yesterday from
the Sunnyside mine at Eureka. He
does not expect to return, as he finds
the altitude trying. Mr.. Sheets eX-
poets to 80 to Pueblo in a few days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Growing business requires addition
al help. and to this end George Tiff
fanny has secured the services of a
competent pharmacist to assist him.
Mr.. F.$NW. Schmidt of Baker City,
Ore, arrived last night for this pur-
pose. just as soon as Mr.. Zeller
moves his stock there will be gen.
real overhauling preparatory to in
stailing the new soda fountain. and
then George will do business in every
direction.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

And the attorneys should come II
next. Hand in their charges for diff
ferent grades of legal services an(
receive page "ad" free.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

An Odd Fellows lodge was insti-
tuted at Pennington Tuesday even
ing. There were members of other
lodges from various parts of the couu-
Cy assembled to join the new lodge.
and quite list of applicants We're in
itiated. At II O'Clock the craft was
called from labor to refreshments.
which We're served by the wives OF
members. T.. C. Arnold, formerly OF
this city. is n. C.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

w. E. Milton has something inter
esting to say in this issue TO those
desiring fruit and shade trees, flow
ers, shrubs and vines.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Rev. Charles Il. Perkins returned
last evening from Denver, whittier he
jonrneyed the first of the week. and
whore he enjoyed the Republican feast
of eatables and speaking at the Brown
Tuesday evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Don't forget that seats for the Tues
day evening performance of pa
tience" may be reserved on Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Messrs. Graham, Jackson and Chap.
man should lose no time in preparing
the copy for advertisements p. S.
About four inches double column will
do the business.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

r. A. Collins of Pueblo will have
charge of Mr.. Freemans bank at Pa
gosa Springs. He is already on the
ground and getting things in readi-
ness.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-05

some one of the churches and organiza-
tons of the city.
1t is proposed 70 map out the city into
"a districts. and with about 500 visitors
carefully block out from % to 80 houses.
for every pair of visitors. These viii seek
to secure such simple Information as
will lead the church workers 10 know
Orchard Field, worker for the North D,i-
kota Sunday-scfool association. has Hoen
secured as general superintendent of the
canvass.
Religious census in other cities have
been an eye-opener to the goVerntncn
,r official census. 1t has, in several case
shown from hundreds to thousands MOI :
than the official count
Many in Butte believe that SO geo doc:
not rightly represent the entire pnpula
ton. An opportunity to verify this
be given by the cooperation of the gen
eral public in this religious canvass.
The confidence of the Christian com
munity will he assured by this move
ment, 1t having the entire backing, of ~
the churches.
The entire body of priests, pastors
Sunday-school superintendent and rep
resentatives of every religious orsanza-
ton in the city and subui BIS. form an ad-
visory committee and Will give the
movement an INSTRUMENTATION basis
assuring entire confidence in This tre-
mendous undertaking.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-05

shown by the death rate from consump.
ton in the following states and terri-
tories: Arizona, 6S; Idaho. &c; Montana,
3d. Nevada, IS; Oklahoma, 81; Utah, 81,
Wyoming, IS; New Mexico, with d poput
lation of over 100000, contributed only 81
deaths, less than .6S per 1000 population
as compared with 1853 per 1000 for the
District of Columbia; 1861 for Massa>
chusetts and 2:f. for New York. Signi~
ficant as are these comparisons, they
fall far short of showing the actual con.
dticns for I am sure that an investiga-
ton will prove that a very large percen-
tage of those who died from consumption
in the arid regions contracted the dis
ease in the humid or eastern states. and
postponed making a change until too
late. z,
Suggests Government Aid.
"T'hese figures and comparisons de-
monstrate that in arid America the mas
ton possesses, In its very heart, me
grandest natural sanitarium in the world
for those afflicted with lung or kindred
troubles. That being true. I ask. from
either an economic, business or humans
itarian standpoint in what manner can
the national government render more
valuable profitable service to its citizens
than by making reasonable, II not liber.
al, appropriations for improvements that
will confer such inestimable benefits to
the entire people as would the constructs
ton Of national reservoirs TO store the
waters that now run to waste! Inis
would make it possible for those aff!ict-
ed with lung trouble, as we'll as others.
to come to arid America and pursue
pleasant and profitable outdoor occups"
tions go essential to regaining health.
Experience has proven that the de-
velopment of the aid regions through
irrigation by private capital has about
reached its limit for the ample reason
that when private capital, engages in IT.
rigation, although it transforms land
that is practically worthless into land
that will yield returns upon values OFTEN
running into hundreds OF dollars per
acre, the benefit does not accrue to those
who have created it, but to the owner Oh
the land and to the state and natioha
through increased taxable values
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-05
REVOLUTIONS DAUGHTERS.
Mrs. Morley's Home the Scene OF
Pleasant Gathering-Next Meet
ing October 10.

Revolution were pleasantly entertained
Thursday, September 26, by Mrs. f. \.
Morley and her sister, Miss Greene, 1t
the Morley home. COL West Quartz street.
This was the chapters first meeting Of
the season and a good attendance gave
promise of Jealous efforts in the future.
Mrs. Robert Carroll and Mrs Casper.
members of sister chapters. were the
guests of the day.
Business having been dispatched. Mrs.
Murphy read an instructive paper on
1.-The French in the Interior emphasiz-
ing the work of the early Jesuit fathers
and the affiliation Of the French with
the Indians.
Mrs Carroll gracefully complied with
a request to talk on the work OF mel
home chapter at Cincinnati, which num-
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-05
RELIGIOUS CANVASS
SUNDAY SCHOOL PEOPLE WILL
GO THE ROUNDS.
BUTTE CUT UP IN DISTRICTS
School Students Will Be Made-Cen-
vassers Appointed to Attend
to Special Work.

A movement that is destined to have a
good influence on the life Of Butte city
was inaugurated last night
At the call of Prof. L. r. Foote, presi-
dent of the Silver Bow Sunday-school
association. a meeting representing every
shade of church life, met in the lecture
room of the First Presbyterian church.
A temporary organization was effected
with Dr. f. j. Groeneveld in the chair,
and G. c. Baldwin, secretary.
Last April at the annual meeting OF
the Silver Bow sunday school associa-
ton a resolution committing themselves
to a house to house canvass for Butte
city and suburbs, was unanimously
passed The meeting last night endorsed
this movement most heartily. BY vote.
and without a dissenting voice, it was
agreed to undertake the canvass on Sat-
urday, Oct. 9.
A permanent organization was per-
fected with the following officers of the
house to house visitation association:
DR.. f. J. Groeneveld president; G. S.
Baldwin. secretary; Prof. Jas. A. Ben
nett, treasurer. These with seven others
form an executive committee under
whose direction the canvass will be
made.
The members of the executive COM
mittee are: Rev. $. A. Blackstone chair
man. L. r. Foote, Vice-chairman; G. c.
Baldwin. secretary: Rev. Father De-
Siere, Mrs. Grimes, Messrs. II. NJ. Pat
terson, Logan McDernott, Thos. Rich
Prof. Bennett.
The purpose of the canvass is to bring
the entire community in touch with
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-05

tional mining congress and the character
of its membership. Perhaps few people
are aware Of the magnitude Of the min
ing industry in the United States and in
the countries to the north and south cf
our territory. Nearly if not quite one
third Of our entire population is either
financially OF personally and actively
Interested in mining. and the addition
to our ma tional wealth from this Industry
in the year 1900 amounted 10 more than
one billion of dollars.
1t was for the purpose of fostering
and promoting the general interests of
this great wealth. producing agency
that the International mining congress
WAS created. The sessions are held ar
nually, the first session assembling il
Denver, Colo, the second in Salt Lake,
Utah. the third in Milwaukee, Wis. the
fourth in Boise. Idaho and the fifth is
to be held in Butte Mont.
The membership of the congress is
made up I'D of representatives appoint
ed by the chief executives OF the diff
ferent counties. states and territories
and by such other authorities and organ
izations as may from time to time he
fixed by the congress or It's executive
committee. CD OF persons interested in
mining and kindred pursuits who shall
pay into the treasury the sum of 5000
per annum."
While no distinction has yet been made
between the rights and privileges of
these two classes of members. it is prob
able that the control Of the congress
will eventually pass into the hands Of
the latter class, and for obvious reasons
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-05
a RED AND WHITE DINNER
Exonisite Dinner Party Given by Mrs.
Cotter in Honor OF Miss
R0herts

Miss Adah Roberts was the guest OF
honor at an exquisite little dinner given
at the Thornton last night by Mrs. John
w, Cotter. The color scheme was red
and white, perfectly carried out In Amer-
lean Beauty roses. smilax and white
roses. The name cards were unusually
handsome. for the men. figures of men
holding bottle of champagne and pour-
ing the wine ntO a glass and similar de"
signs. For the ladics the cards were
charming heads of girls. They were
hand painted and really gems of art.
The covers were laid for sixteen, the
invited guests being: Miss Roberts, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Walker Clark, Miss lie.
Beau Miss Hattie Young Miss Walker.
Mis- Fl. l. Wilson, Mrs Laurence Har-
ris, DR.. Renick, DR.. Hail, F. A. Henze.
Lee Mantle. John MacGinniss, Messrs.
TemIlsm and Mansam.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-05

them came a turkey" stuffed with
greenbacks and gold, the result Of an
II days run.
Mr.. Sachs says there are so bookmak-
ers doing business at the Chicago track
more bool1ies in fact than money. In
addition to the money they won at their
book stand, Mr.. Sachs cleaned up over
s., 900 on the side and the other two gen.
tlemen did not lose anything. He saws
he would not have left the other bOokies
anything on which to do business had he
not been behind with his dope when
he arrived at the track.
The boys made a quick return trip.