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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

The Republicans OF Denver are dis
cussing ways and means OF Wrestling
Arapahoe county from Democratic
control. Al II largely attended meet
Ing of the Union club the other even
ing the concensus OF opinion was
that change of leadership WAS ne
cessary-that is, different methods
must prevail 1t WAS the general I'm
preston that federal ONCE holders
should keep back sea,-be willing
to be seen but not heard, and that
next year there should be repre-
sentative set OF men elected as dele
gates TO the state convention. leaving
at home federal office holders. This,
not because of any fault to find with
the personnel OF the said officers. but
because the voters as q rule object
to have It said federal officials die
tate the nominees and party policy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Yellow Journalism received set.
bae In Chicago the other day when
the managing editor and the man
who wrote AN abusive article were
sent TO Jail for attacking the motives
cr the presiding Judge while case
was ON trial The position OF the
paper In this instance was inde.
tensihlo as IL was serving no good
purpose. The press is entitled to lib
'rty and right TO oriticise, but the
license usurpcd by the Hearst com
bination of newspapers is not con.
ductive to public welfare. 1t lis more
than likely that the cartoons in the
New York Journal had much TO do
with the assassination OF the late
President Mckinley. Al any rate
the Hearst papers are altogether
too fresh.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

a visit 90 San Juan county IL all
hat Ia necessary tU ccayincc one that
ptivits prevails an1 that the future
of this section is largeiv dependent
on the outpu, from tho grca. gold
and silver camps OF tue San Juan,
We have many other indnsuics, but
mining and smelling means ready
money all times.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18
Football Notea.

The smelter colors are black and
red.
The football suits sent for have ar
rived. so heavier practice will be III
dulged in.
The Thanksgiving game promises
to be one of the best ever seen In the
state The smelter team expects
hard tussle. as the high school has
strengthened its team with local play
ers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Denver police believe they have the
man In tow who has been asaaulting
somcn the past six months. This Is
ioubtful We are not prepared TO
ave the police any such credit Nine
III, OF ten have been too busy carry
ng out commands of the fire and po-
ice board in forcing the election of
Democratic ofhciais To have time to
ievote 10 thugs and thieves, 1t Is
possible they viii try to make amends
by placing the crime upon some one
who IL unable To explain his actions
and whereabouts. but we are conf
lent there win be no clean-out ar
rests whore conviction is sur.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Our friend j. Pi.rpont Morgan has
organized another small company, the
capital stock being only four hundred
million. Mr. Morgan put UP the ne
eessary casb for incorporation, some
thing Ike eighty thousand dollars.
We are pleased he did not call on MS
for the paltry sum.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Federal office holders owe their
positions to the prominence dis
played In political AFFAIRS and II is but
natural they should take an active
interest in party affairs. But II this
activity is offensive. they, as good
officials and true Republicans. can af'
ford to allow the rank and file do
the work. There is certainly meet
ing point where all can work to.
gether.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

A letter from n resident of Boulder
county. after reading the election re-
tIrns In The Herald wrote letter
In which he congratulated The Her
aid and said the result was certainly
rebGke 10 mis-goycrnment and
high taxes The writer added that
the same conditions existed In Bould-
or county which largely accounted
for the Republican victory
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

ciaiH are unable to capture the devils
who are committing so many crimes
--assaulting women, etc. II the
record OF the past few months con
tinuea women OF that city will no,
be snfe
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Fronting by the experience OF Gala.
han, Pat Grove will probably with.
draw his OFFER TO surrender. rather
than to give the lawyers a chance 20
undermine his health with their ABB
snrd questions. remarks tho Globe
Democrat.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

George j. Kindeil says the sun and
air is frce--cyeryihing else. however.
is controlled. This statement was
made the other day in connec ION
with a hearing before the interstat
commerce commission,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Denver papers are urging the coun-
ell to compel corporations to bury the
wires. This Is the only proper sys-
tenn In a city the size OF Colorado's
capital
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

There 10 no question but that Colo
rsdosns showed excellent judgment
IN turning out officers at III - f.cc1t
election who have been direllct IN
duty. Corruption and high ta.ea
have injured the state immeasufabiv
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

The Herald has no Ars 10 grind N
county or city affsiro AL We deiiI 6
is the greatest good To the greatest
number Those holding public post
tons enould always consult the inter.
ests of the majority anl the county
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

John Alexander and Joseph Grant
ham returned last night from Aztec
where they went after the thief who
stole the team and wagon belonging
to Gus Stuckman. The thief who
gave his name as AL. Stevens. was cap
tured Tuesday afternoon across the
San Juan near Bloomfield. He was
taken to Aztec and placed In jail bui
during Tuesday night he made his es-
cape and to aid his exit out of the
country stole horse and saddle own
ed by DR.. Condit. A posse Is again
In pursuit. but the thief has quite
good start and may escape detection
Mr.. Stuckman will recover his prop
erty.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Its dollars TO donghnuts the Ander'
son trial win rehul, in either aoqut
tai or hung jury. This may be a
miscarriage OF Justice, AZ no doubt An
eerson went to the Post of'ioc look
ing for trouble
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Electric storms have been frequent
In the Alps this season. Recently
some tourists along with their guide
climbed into n region highly charged
with electricity, and were astonished
10 and sparks emitted from their
bodice. The Swiss call this phenom
enon "SL Eimo's firc"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

With II, G., Schroeder on the boar d
- commissioners the ne'.l ih,cs years
We hope to note many roforms--or al
least vigorous kick The Herald
trusts the commissioners viii work
ss unit for the impartial manage
ment of county afYairs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Harry Baldwin, OF Jewett. N. NJ
came up with three narrow guase
cars Of Navajo blankets last night.
Well. yes. horse cars. of course.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Durango should be city OF twenty
thousand people inside OF three years.
When ground is broken for broad
gauge road to the south Of us then
the town will forge 10 the front In
the meantime there is bound to bc a
steady growth
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

The National Live Stock Associa.
ton says there Is n great shortage IN
beef cattle. This Is no doubt cor
rect and will have tendency "a
send fat steers skywards.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Give Durango a population OF TWEEN
ty thousand people and no more suit
able residing place in the country.
Such population would result in CIV
ing us many advantages not now en-
1oyed and make life worth living.
Now for greater Durango and well
settled country to back up u populous
city
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

General Buffers degradation is un.
fortunate. but he ought TO be thank
fui that he Is not at this time ofic-
tally connected with the South AZ
ricRn war.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Former Senator Pettigrew is al the
head of a liquid air syndicate, an An.
nouncement calculated TO freeze the
feet OF the old-fashioned Populist,
says the Globe Democrat
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

All things considered. Denver Re
pubiicans did very well but not as
well as the Republicans in other
parts OF the state.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

high. Mr.. Melville's ability in pro-
fesion demanding not only highly de-
veloped intellectual powers but also
intense application Is too well known
to need comment. Such combina-
ton of brains and talents should prove
successful-cannot fail to do SO. We
wish the new firm realization OF all
their hopes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Republicans of La Plata won a
notable victory ten days ago. BY CIV
ing honest and economical admins.
tration the county can be retained
In the Republican column from this
mn
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

No section on earth offers better in
ducsments TO capital than s)u:hweat
Colorado. This is true in many ave-
nues.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

s. c. Kelsey. who organized the Du-
range Council Royal Arcanum. de-
parted this morning around the cir
Gle to continue the good work.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

The extracts from the sermon de-
livered by Rev. C. H. Miller at Oma-
ha were read with much interest by
Durangoites.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

II In said the spraying OF trees 10
kill insects also kills birds and the
horticultural and humane society viii
ask TO have the practice stopped
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Another Christmas is almost due.
and 1t Is unlikely that the British
prediction OF decisive victory over
the Beers will ever be realized.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

II Denver police officials paid less
attention 10 corrupting the ballot
box they might be able to locate some
Of the brutes infesting that city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

The sinews of war come high.
Great Britain IL negotiating for a
loan OF s200. .000. 900 with which TO
buy more mules.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18
Henry II. Wolcott says his brother
E. o. Is out of politics.

Jumping onto the Denver & Rio
Grande railroad every day will not
induce capital to invest in . line to
the south OF us. Island
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Let us have a good and economic al
government in La Plata county. II
IL to the interest of every citizen.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

There is going TO be genuine ex-
piosion in New York City when jerome
assumes the district attorneys office.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Mrs. w. s. Pickerill entertained a
number of young people last evening.
Cards.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Croker Is going to hang on until
about Christmas. Then he viii light
out before the explosion takes place.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18
Bound Over.
Special Telephone to The Herald:

TELLURIDE. Nov. l5-Aresne Lee
tour had his preliminary hearing here
yesterday afternoon, charged with the
murder of his uncle. Nodert Savignac.
He plead not guilty and this morning
the justice bound him over to the next
term of district court. which convenes
ten days hence.
At Tuesday nights session OF the
council A. NJ. Wrench applied for n
franchise for a second telephone sys-
TEN from Telluride. The franchise
was refused upon the ground that it
would necessitate in some instances
double set Of instruments for q few
without any corresponding benefits.
as the town ia too small for q double
system.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

From Thursdays Daily
Telluride has invested In a new
hose cart. hose. etc. to the extent OF
1000.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

The minstrels will be here next
Wednesday night. Several are puck
ering their mouths for a good laugh.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Denverites are happy. They are
entertaining the king of the trotting
tuf--Crescous.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18
From Fridays Daily.

Fatty" Crawford took his first de-
gree in the Masons last night.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Durango schools have a state rep
utation
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

John Harper was initiated into the
Elks last night. simultaneously the
earth Quaked. Looks queer. doesn't
it? Ask Charley StilweIl and Hub
Clark
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Major d. l.. Sheets left for Denver
this morning on business, but Will try
and sandwich In few hours of
pleasure.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

With lower taxes. hundreds of new
dwellings would be erected. AS 1t
now stands, those having money to
invest can make more profitable Ill
vestments.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

A law partnership has been formed
between II. NJ, Hogg. Of Telluride.
and |. B. Melville, of this city. Mr..
Hogg is known personally to many OF
our citizens. who remember his geni-
ality with pleasure. OF his standing
in his profession, his reputation runs
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Colorado Springs this afternoon and
is the guest Of Col and Mrs. Il. O.
Price, Mr.. Della Vergne and Mrs
Price are cousins.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

A petition is being circulated this
afternoon to be presented to the board
of county commissioners asking the
county to build the proposed wagon
road to the mines of East Mancos.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

A. G. Woodruff. grand chancellor
OF the knights of Pyth-
las. will visit the Durango lodge to-
night He spent last night at Sill
verton. passing through from Creede.
his home.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Solon w. Pingrey United States com
missioner for another four years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

There is only one semiweekly pub
lished in the state In addition to the
Herald. II costs extra money to Is
sue twice week. but We want oul
country friends TO have fresh news
as once wees makes great many
events pretty stale.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

The Herald has added great many
new names to its subscription list the
past ten days-and no stops. This
paper will always endeavor to be fair
and Just.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Rev. w. II. Ferguson is fumigatins
today and expects to be out OF quar-
antine by tomorrow. Consequently
he wears n smile yard long and
about the same broad.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

The earthquake felt In Utah last
night was discernable in Durango
In fact, it was quite noticeable. Blaii
Burwell says he was at his residence
reading about 25 minutes of 10. His
wife had gone to bed. All at once he
felt the building CULVER, similar to a
bridge being crossed by dog. A
noise like a gust of wind or low rum
bling OF wagon on distant pave
ment was also noticeable. Mrs. Har
per who was in bed, also felt the
shock and the two conversed about
1t and said 1t must be an earthquake
Their predictions were correct, AS
per dispatches from other points.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Prof. Hicks is dangerously Ill Al
Telluride. having been sick for some
time. He has been training a com
pany for the presentation Of the "Pi
rates of Penzance." which has beer
indefinitely postponed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

The Herald would be pleased If
friends in different parts OF the coun-
ty would send us local happenings.
We would like a correspondent In
every hamlet.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

Last evening the Knights of Pyth-
las gave an informal reception in
honor of their grand chancellor. A.
M. Woodruff. An interesting pro-
gramme was presented, after which
refreshments were served and a gen
eral good time enjoyed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-18

C. Il. Mcconnell OF the SmelteI
Denver and will probably continue &c
New York before returning We al
wish the gentleman successful trip
The Independent., 1901-05-28
Ballou Cannot Appear,

Walter @. Smith, editor Of the 2.
c. Advertiser, appesred again this
morning in the Circuit Court where
Judge humphreys wss presiding.
Colonel Fitch, who has been ap-
pointed by the Court to represent
the Grand Jury which indicted
Mr., Smith mads some cnurte GUS
and eloquent remarks in regard to
an article which had appeared ia
the Advertiser yesterday and in
which Colonel Fitch was referred
to 10 an insulting manner. The
essence of he article was an attack
on the Court Baillff who wss charg-
ed with corruption ia Offering to
"pack" jury for the purpose Of
having editor Smith acquitted Of
the charge Of perjury now hanging
over him.
The Judge thanked Colonel Fitch
for the services he had rendered in
the case assigned to him by the
Court, and stated that the Judge
had not entered into suy converse.
tion relating to the matters now
pending before the Grad Jury and
the Court, with Mr.. Fitch, except
by giving very brief outline of the
matters in which no Colonel was
asked to take hand.
Mr.. Ballou attempted to address
tho Court but Was void that the at.
torneys who were sent to j Ill for
contempt few days ago could not
b9 ailo we'd to appear until an o6ici
al pardon, signed by person in
legal pow-r of thu riSht of pardon
ing had n4eu preseut.d to the
Court.
Mr.. HaoAey than appeared for
Mr.. South aud continuance was
granted until Ff day next, when it
ID expected Judge Gear will be here
and, as intimated by Judga Hum.
phreya, the case be assigned for trial
in Gears court.
The Independent., 1901-05-28
CONDENSED FOREIGN NEWS.

Washington, May Is The Post-
Office Department has closed CON
tract with the Hawaiian Navigation
Company for performing steamboat
mail service hntwaen Honolulu and
points on other islands in Hawaii
for distance Of 200 miles each way
on an irregular sehednls. The con-
tracing company is directed to
"notify post Ia asters bv telephone az
far as practicable OF arrival at land
ing"
San Diego, May 20. The United
States training ship Mohican sailed
this morning on cruise to the Ha-
waiian Islands. During her stay Of
ton days in this port, on her return
from MaEdalena Bay, there were
sixty-two desertions am lng the sp-
preat'cs boys.
| San Juan de Porto Rico, May q
Nine hundred emiprants embark
ed on the steamer Californian, at
Guaniea, for Hawaii today, leaving
400 more ready to sail, Joyous
manifestations accompanied the de-
partuve OF the emiRrants. Fourteen
weddings and forty eight baptisms
took place Sunday. The emigra-
ton agents are spending, it is as
tuna ed, about $4,000 i" recruiting
and msintAinng the emigrants.
Favorable Iepcrts from Hawaii
have cau'ed continuation Of the
migration.
San francisco, Nav 2l-With the
return OF Mrs Mckinley. health
there is a new order II thing' about
the temporary Executive Mansion
at Clay and Laguna streets, Prasi
dent Mckinley is feeling so much
encouraged over the continued i'm
provement of his wifs that he i,
again taking interest ia the affair
going on around him.
All the reports from the sick-room
Yesterday were OF most re- ssurin g
nature, and il ia confidently believ
ed by all who are near the Prssi.
d4nIial family that it is now but ;
NJ alter of = few days when the re-
turu to CaHton can be made. Th
early morning bulletin issued by
Secretary Corelyou at 9 o'clocI
ated that Mrs. Mckinley hat
passed tho bsst night siuce her re
, cent illnass began.
The Independent., 1901-05-28
NOVICE.

Notice ia hereby given that the
Pearl City Cemetery is now open for
interments. A special funeral train
leaves the railroad station st 2:15 p.
M, daily, remaining at the cemetery
until after all interments.
The rates for transportation are
one dollar for the corpse, and fifty
cents for the round trip for
mourDsrs.
Plats are now on sale at the Office
OF the company, ranging in price
from $40 up, according to location
and size. No other charges OF any
nature.
HAWAIIAN CEMETERY AS
ISOLATION, LTD.
Room 3, Love Building, Fort St.
70-3mos.
The Independent., 1901-05-28
Those BIZ Hats.
N ster editur

N ster editur
| went to tho orGum last night no
it was yesterday afternoon and took
my kids with me and there was
sum o d women sit in front Of me
with their big hats on all the time
so couldeut get my kiis to sse the
bad boy on the platform mean the
boy that was cuttin up there, wont
you ask the old women to take th-r
hats Of the next time i 90 [ only
took Of the kids with me left one
home sick aud the big one be ia a
boy don't coma home often but be
come home last evening and told
him aud wanted him to rite to you
but he was skeered Of the bad boy
on the platform for feer that he
would git liked be is the biggest kid
have 80 have TO rita this IN yss,t i
haiut used to ritin for the moose
pspors but tell you was mad
when had to hold all the 4 kids in
my lap 10 see the bad boy do hi,
triks guess if my big kid had bsen
there ha would held some OF them
wont you tell them old womer
to take ther hats OF next time e
to the or6um.
trnlu vOrs
The Independent., 1901-05-28
BY AUTHORITY. i.
FILE CLAIMS ooMMIssIoN.

Persuant TO Act Is OF the Legis-
Iatur4 ut H4wai, notice is hereby
giveu thAt SAID Commission will
n4giouing on FRIOkY, the 3l't day
ot Way, A. ID 1901, at the nOur of
$50 NJ hold pnol'c session-, at
th- rnons Of the Chamber OF Com
m.rce. Campbeli Block, co,ner Of
Fort ond Mrrrhsnt streets, HonOlu-
ia, L. d., for the purpose OF hearing
aud exam'ning proofs OF alleged
losses, as provides iu said Act
f. w. MACFARLANE,
1884 Chairman.
The Independent., 1901-05-28
truly yors
Bold Sailors.
u mad Won an.

The U. S. S Iroquois had fu-
trial trip last week. The commodore,
who must be feeling feeble, took a
couple of doctors, shipping COM
missioner and other professionals
along. 1t is rumored that the bost
eventually reached Birds Island off
Waimsnalo, and that tho speech
making over the rails Of the boat
beat everything heard Of in he Legis>
lsture. The President OF the Board
of Hsalth who went along to vaccin-
ate birds remem bered a"date" when
the boat reached Diamond Head,
and wanted to bs 6rst ashore. The
other doutor looked pleasant at his
colleague aud ,hen he entered into
ssriou, but very howlng conver-
sation with an old uku which hap
pened TO be- along tho steamer and
after enjoying the doctors re
marks" served as the basis o{ fish
chowder yesterday. 1t was delicious
The shipping commissioners forgot
his position OF trust under Il pub.
li,sn president and tried to walk
hom9. He gave mp the idea as he
did many other things FROM within,
and now he is up iu the Pacific
Club and obviously draining his
glass-his stomach is not all right
yet-he says swell, boys, we had a
fine trip, when me and the doctors
20 on the Iroquois. it is a pleasure
Indeed" But not one Of his listeners
bsl.eye him.
The Independent., 1901-05-28
Decoration Day.

The Grsud Army OF the Republic
will observe Decoration Day on
Thursday next in its usual manner
The following program hes been
arranged by the Geo. w. DeLong
Post No 40, the local order Of the
Grand Army. It, reads:
ORDER OF FORMATION.
Squad Of Police.
g. b U. =. Artillery.
Band.
National Guard OF Hawaii.
Kamehameha School Band.
Kamehameha Cadets.
Uniformed Rank, K, of P,
G.. a. r.
Carriage for Orator, eio.
The linz OF march is as follows;
From on King right, resting on
Fort Counter march tC Alakes, to
Emma, 70 Vine yard, TO Nuuaou and
to the Cemetery.
The Independent., 1901-05-28

Visiling theatrical companies
should bs made to understand that
the m ej 'rity OF the people in this
Territory are involuntary Americans
and take NJ interest in anything
pertaining to "B,ues" and "Grays." s"
The play last night was we'll rend-
cred hut it didu't suit Honolulu
audience.
The Independent., 1901-05-28

Mr. and Ms. CARL Widemann will
leave for Mana next week and will
reside there. Their town residence
has been rented to Mr.. Charles Falk,
the wel!.kuown stock broker,
The Independent., 1901-05-28

When desi ring hack, surrey
buggy, etc, with careful drivers,
ring up Telephone 113-Territory
Stable Co, Id.
The Independent., 1901-05-28

The man Merrill who msde q
bluff at being collector and ab-
seconded hss been heard from. He
succeeded in getting away in the
Mariposa and was dumped iu San
francisco.
The Independent., 1901-05-28

D S. Jordan, presidaut of the
Stanford University will visit Homo
lulu iu the beginning OF June.
The Independent., 1901-05-28

The Coptic arrived from San
Francisco yesterday aud sails at p.
~. to day for the Otienr.