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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

| From Saturdays Daily.
The dance hall girls OF Cripple
Creek are reported to have organized
a union.
| few days of bright sunshine will
cause all mountain streams to fairly
BOOM
| 5. E. Herr took the morning train
business.
Pennington is booming her Fourth
| of July celebration. Aztec is vet
to hear from
Many farmers We're in the city to-
day. They report the storm as of
great benefit.
Mrs. Edward G. Stoiber shipped five
carloads of furniture to Denver from
Silverton the past week.
San Luis valley is out of luck. The
late storm skipped that section clean
as whistle-at least the lower por-
| tion of it.
The Silverton Miner says the
amount received by Mr.. and Mrs
Stoiber for the Silver Lake properties
was s1,335, 900.
f. j. Bowden has returned to Sill
verton for the summer He spent
the winter in Denver as one of the
legislative clerks.
This morning the sun came out
bright and warm and the prospects
are good for spell of clear weather
with no bad frosts.
The following toast is quite appli-
cable: Here's to our wives and
sweethearts; may they never live on
the same street"
Mrs. DIR. J. A. Duff will spend the
summer months with her mother at
Pennington. The doctor has prom
ised to only entertain stag parties.
j. w. Wallace is down from the up-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Mrs Nation IL losing her mind. All
must regret such an outcome Of her
recent cscnpades. Mt the Same time II
is evident she has not been OF sound
mind from the start OF the crnsade,
otherwise she would have used some
method. Even her whilom friends
have gone bnck ON her.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

All America congrntulaies Sir Thom.
as Upton on the successful launching
of his cup challenger Shamrock II,
IN that his boat will sail fast enough
TO put up good race and yet leave
the trophy on this side of the Allan.
tios We all want her to be fast. but
not fast enough 20 lift the cup.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Minister Conger seems TO bc in for
tpos, anything he wants In HIS state
Having announced that II rendered he
viii accept the gubcrnatorial nomina
ton, would.bc candidates for the place
are falling over each other giving way
to ConEer. There are times when the
popular tide cannot be stemmed hy
politicians.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Gov. Stanley promised "A oAsnr mug
to the parents Of all triplets born dur
ing his second administration. He
has already been called upon for M.
teen mugs and the governors bank
account is being depleted as the crop
is evidently increasing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

When officchoiders under Cleveland
fall out and accuse each other OF In
consistency on the silver issue, It's an
even toss-up nll were against the white
metal 40 long ma they could hold of.
flee. Indian agents ms well ms others.
In fact there In open proof that lndi'
an agents bnrtcred silver for ONCE.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

David Bennett Hill is looming mp as
the next presidential candidate OF
Democracy One thing is sure Hi
viii make no more pilgrimages to the
capital Of Nebraska TO consult Bryan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

The Democratic party OF la Plata
county being without an organ o. s.
Galbreath should rlsc equal to the oc-
casion and make The Wage Garner
the mouthpiccc for the party.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Fifteen hours at faro table In
Now York is said 10 have cost one
OF the gentlemen Interested In the
big steel trust cool sb5.o00. with
the announcement, however. comes
the assurance that he will not be In
the least aforementioned by his loss.
and possibly there will be no rcduc.
ton la the wages of steel trust en-
ployea.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Aivn Adams is prohting by the eS.
perienoe Of Charley Thomas The
latter paid dearly for newspaper sup.
port from Durango and he failed To
secure vote from this section. Ad
AIMS evidently courts the opposition
aud II VIII prove beneficial two years
hence
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

The shad catches In the Delaware
thus far this season have been rather
disappointing. but having been unpre-
cedentedly large last year possibly
they are trying to even up the aver.
axe.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

bofell humanity for some time Is the
announcement OF the DeBeers compa.
ny that an advance will be made In
diamonds.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

According TO an Interview with ST.
mon Guggenbeim in New York the
smelling trust viii stimulate mining
by encouraging and aiding operators
To advance prices would KIN the goose
that lays the golden egg.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

II is important that farmers expert
mcnting with sugar boets pay close
attention TO samc as much depends on
the result Sugar factorica are going
to dot Colorado wherever the outlook
In at ali favorable and La Plata coun-
ty would profit greatly by such an In.
stitution.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

The organ that IL now boraiing the
Adams family bestowed equally ne
abusive language upon Senator Teller.
II Is only necessary to turn back to
flies TO find columns OF siush against
Tellor. such as Holy Moses Teller %
etc. And still the senior senator
iionrished and was a power at the
time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

The southern people are whole
souIed and when they open their
hearts to one Of their countrymen the
whole country is going to know IT,
Hence we are not surprised nt the
enthusiastic welcome accorded the
president and his party
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

San Juan county. n NJ. is making
wonderful advancement considering
her isolstion and lack of transporta
tion facilities She would be hum
mcr with one or two railroads.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06
Governor orman has signed the out
razeous reapportionment bill. This
was expected.

The controversy over the control Of
the Union Pacific is a good thing for
the stockholders, who VIII reap Tor
tune by the advance In stock.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Six million dollars for sugar bee,
factories in Colorado means that La
Plata county is on the list II the ex,
perimen, in raising the beets this year
is successful.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Judging from shifting going on no
one In particular has cinch on va.
rious western roads outside OF those
secured by Gould and the Burlington
by Hartman.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Gov. Orman vetoed six bills passed
by the legislature. Had he vetoed
ten times AZ many the state would not
have been injured to any extent.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

The Chicago waiter who had ATTY
wives has dropped out OF sight A
little thing like that is or small mo-
ment in these days of big transac.
tions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

1t is reported Gov. Orman has ap-
pointed ex-Gov, Thomas special coun'
sci to represent the state OF Colorado
in the Kansas suit for water from the
Arkansas river.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Mr.. Cudahy does not intend to en-
courage kidnapping. therefore he re.
fuse TO withdraw the $4,000 reward
for the arrest of Patrick Grove.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Ex-Governor Hogg is reported to
have cleaned up three million dollars
In oil and timber lands the past few
months.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

The evidence in the Strong case is
damaging to the defendant. But the
defense may be able to show up diff.
fcrent state OF affairs
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

II poor beginning makes good end.
ing the Chicago league ball club
should come out winner.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Gov. orman allowed the capital pun
ishment bin TO become a law without
his signature.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Colorado Springs is already at work
making arrangements for the quarto
centennial.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

George Tiffany Is displaying n
"spanker' that takes the cake. It's
for use on those who peach
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Coal has been advanced % cents on
the ton In the eastern districts OF
Colorado,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

There Is no question but that a
sprinkler can be bnilt in Durango for
less money than one can be laid down
from the outside. Judging from con-
yersation with those capable of build
ing one. This being the case. those
having charge will no doubt give the
matter careful consideration. as every
dollar that can be kept at home means
so much more for labor and circula-
tion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

W. J. Godfrey left for Denver this
morning on business connected with
the Durango foundry.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

II you cannot say IA good word TO
your town or your noighbor. keel
still.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Many have obeyed the injunction to
mnzzle dogs. Those who fail to DO
30 VIII have to deal with the authorl
ties or be minus a dog.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Politics should not enter into the
school election.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

From Thursdays Daily.
h. c. Lightner struck the city this
morning. He Is now travelling for
Kansas City house.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

And now how vegetation will boom
There were slight showers yesterday
afternoon which eliminated in quite
downpour between six and seven.
and there was steady fail, of rata
during the early morning hours which
changed to slight iurries of snow
about seven. The forenoon remained
cloudy which permitted moisture 10
soak In and give lately planted seeds
splendid opportunity to germinatc
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

The first Pan.American expositio
ticket sold for 81 600
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

weeks, taking care of the grand-daugh-
ter. She leaves for home in the
morning.
Dave Ramsey came down from Sl
verton this morning. He says the
storm has quieted building for a few
days.
Invitations are out for a dancing
party to be given at the Vendome on
May IA. The hostesses are Misses
Ed. Walther. mineralogist of the
Kendrick-Gelder smelter. came down
from Silverton this morning on a fly
ing trip. He returned this afternoon.
S. W. Pingrey received a telegram
from Rowe this morning announcing
his safe arrival at Pittsburg. He is
feeling fine and will take the treat
ment as a precaution.
Alva Adams was trifie late in
putting up" But he profited by
Charley Thomas experience. Thorn
as was not backward when here last
fall in stating that he had made a
bad investment.
The races two weeks hence are 60
ing to be the best advertised of any
similar event in the southwest. Ev-
cry horseman in the state is talking
about the Durango meet and that
much interest is manifested is indi-
Gated by the large attendance of
horses.
j. f. Johnson reports the loss of
quite a number of spawners the past
winter at his ranch up the Animas.
The water in the inlet and fish ponds
became low and the cold water CON
gealed the ice to such an extent that
in one section there was not sufficient
opportunity for feeding and the four
Founders succumbed. Jim has sew
eral thousand left, however, and will
be able to indulge in brain food when
ever he so desires during the summer
months.
The storm which started night be-
fore last is sort of record.breaker
for this season of the year 1t com
menced raining again last evening,
turning to snow, and this morning
there We're two or three Inches of
snow on the ground which has mostly
disappeared although it has continued
to snow and rain most of the day.
The ground is receiving a fine soak
Ing and the moisture will be of Won
derful benefit to vegetation and es-
pecially stock ranges, although there
is liable to be loss of stock as many
have driven their stock to the foot
hills. At lockwood the snow at 10
| this morning was ten inches deep on
the level, and at Silverton at was 12
inches deep with about twice as much
| higher up. Trainmen reported four
horse outfit stalled at Elk Park. There
| Is also a herd of cattle at Elk park
| and the snow covers feed and there is
liable to be some loss unless the storm
soon ends or feed is secured from the
| outside.
The storm Is also heavy to the west
| of us, reports from the Montezuma
showing snow and rain. At Hesperus
| it is from Is to 20 inches, or was this
| morning.
The fall on the Coneios range is the
heaviest. where the operator this fore.
noon reported from three to five feet
| of new snow. Freight trains were
stalled and it was necessary to start
the rotary out in order to get road
| open for passenger trains.
To the south of us rain took the
place of snow and if it will turn off
warm when it clears up the moisture
will do fruit and all kinds of crops a
| great deal of good.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Philadelphia Is attracting attention.
That dead town has a strike OF grave
diggers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Men are busy removing the stublis
& Jakway stock which will be in place
by the end OF another week and then
an inspection will be invited.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

A contrast in many ways adds spice
to life and makes things interesting.
II appeals to us by the very sharpness
with which it is defined. To note the
tender green of the young leaves; the
green lnwns; the weeds already bios
soming in waste places and the rush
and swirl of the rivers swollen wa
ters. is TO welcome the evidences of
spring. But the snow on the noun
tainside the brush powdered with
frost, the nipping keenness of the air
speaks of winter. We have not lost
him yet His chilly society is still
with US.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

From Fridays Daily.
There are several horses here that
Will compete for the trotting events.
The citizens of Montrose presented
Senator Buckley with handsome
cane last Saturday night.
Bob Carter is with us once more, ar
irving from the Cripple Creek dis
triot last evening, where he has been
for some time.
II is reported the Wage Garner may
espouse Democracy ere long. There
being no organ in the county there is
a good opening.
Preparations continue for the Elk
blowout at Telluride a week from
tomorrow evening. The Durango ag-
gregation will number between forty
and fifty.
James f. Kernman is down from
Silverton for few days recreation
Mr.. kernman is engaged in packing
and contracting. Mr.. kernman is ac-
companied by his wife.
The Journal says the Smuggler
Union payroll covers 500 men with an
anticipated increase of % per cent
This many idle men will make quite
n difference should the struggle con.
tinue any length of time.
Engineer Rhodes expected to pitch
tont at Hermosa this morning to start
in on the telephone line survey. The
weather, however. prevents work of
this character and the force will have
to take things easy until 1t clears up.
At the recent election Delta went
dry. druggist concluded to sup
ply the wants of those in search of
liquid refreshments. He was arrest
ed. tried, convicted and fined $500.
And thus his profit went glimmering.
There are few people in Durango
who do not take The Herald, but we
are doubtful II there are any who do
not read 1t. Just let any item appear
out OF the ordinary and every person
in the town will be talking about it
before bedtime.
Mrg
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Mrs. A. r. Springr cam down
from Silverton this morning, en- route
to the ranch near Aztec. She has
been visiting her daughter for some
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Dave Ramsey came down from Sill
verton this morning. He says the
storm has quieted building for a few
days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Invitations are out for a dancing
party TO be given at the Vendome or
May IA. The hostesses are Misse;
Graham. Gibbs, Harris and Mrs. Black
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Are you tired9 Is the wheel craze
dying out? Certainly not SO many
people took advantage of the recent
bright days as might be expected. So
many persons who on previous years
have been devoted to bicycling com
plain that It is such hard work. One
woman said this morning that she was
delighted to see II storm. Wouldn't
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

have to ride her wheel And there
are others.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

weeks, taking care of the grand-daugh-
ter. She leaves for home in the
morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Bob Robin came down from Sill
verton this morning en- route to Den
yer to meet his wife and children. who
are en- route from California, where
they have been spending the winter.
They were in the wreck which occur
red on the Central Pacific yesterday
morning. an account of which appear
cd I'm last nights Herald, Raymond
eXcursnon train running into the reg.
ular passenger which had been delay
ed by rock on the track. Mrs. Ro-
bin received a severe shaking up and
had one ankle badly sprained and Mr..
Robin goes to render assistance the
rest of the journey expecting to meet
her in Denver in the morning
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Frank Barns left for Telluride this
morning. Mr.. Barnes says that while
he removes from Durango in a busi
ness way. his interests in real estate
and houses will be retained.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

John c. Herr returned last even.
ing from trip to Rico He reports
two feet of snow at Rico and between
three and four feet on the Trout Lake
divide.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

The assessor is once more abroad IN
the land. He says everything goes Mt
cash value. Study up what you are
worth by the time he gets there.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

In order to vote at the school cleo
ton it is not necessary to be regis
tered. The only qualifications requis-
ite are that the voter must be a citizen
of the United States or have declared
his intention to become such; that
he or she must have resided within
the state six months and in the dis
trict thirty days
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Ed. Walther. mineralogist of the
Kendrick-Gelder smelter, came down
from Silverton this morning on fly
ing trip. He returned this afternoon
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Instead OF the four horses expected
from Denver last night. seven came in.
President Mcconnell was notified late
in the afternoon that they would ar
rive. At present there fifteen or six
teen horses out Mt the grounds Then
there are three at Animas, three now
Mt Mancos. sent from the San Luis val
ley, six belonging to Mr. Williams, be
sue five long-distanco horses training
at Ridgway for the tive-mile relay race.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

S. w. Pingrey received telegram
from Rowe this morning announcing
his safe arrival at Pittsburg. He is
feeling fine and will take the treat
ment as a precaution.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

The base ball boys are still fussing.
Some Of the number don't know what
they want and are evidently trying to
make trouble. Charles Casad has
consented to take charge of the team
and has expressed himself to spend
not only time but money in the cause.
At present, however, there seems to
be SO much contention among the
boys that no definite arrangements
can be made. No truer word was
ever spoken than "a house that is
divided against itself cannot stand. -
II anything is to be accomplished in
base ball or any other matter 1t will
take united effort to do it.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

from a business trip to Aztec. Farm
ington, Mancos and other points in
the interests of the Graden Mercantile
Co., which enjoys a large patronage
from the sections mentioned. He
left with dust blowing and returned
with snow covering Mancos divide to
depth of about two feet Mr.. McGirr
reports everything looking fine as silk
in San Juan county and predicts boun-
tiful crops.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Through the efforts of The Herald
politics and schools were divorced In
this city year ago when Lynch was
side-tracked. 1t will be long time
before politics again enter the schools.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

The abstract office furnishes anoth-
er medium of Information as to what
Is going on in the town and surround
ing country. Manager Coston in
forms us there Is more property chang
ing hands than for many years. This
is specially so in ranches, many new
comers purchasing improved proper
ties as well as locating new lands.
Many abandoned ranches are also be
ing relocated. AS they are a matter
of record there is no getting around
the fact that we are expanding,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Alva Adams was a trifle late iT
putting up But he profted by
Charley Thomas experience. Thorn
as was not backward when here las
fall in stating that he had made {
bad investment.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

There was an unsigned article in the
morning paper insinuating the ap-
preaching school election was being
conducted in an underhand way. etc.
and that there was a niger" in the
woodpile, fat contracts to let, etc,
and that C. A. Pike was at the bottom.
1t is not The Herald's fight and none
of the members have considered the
communication worthy OF notice, at
the same time it is not out of place to
state that the school law requires four
publications in a weekly paper and
this has been complied with by inser-
ton of said notice in the Wage Garner
the required length of time, the no.
tice giving the time and place of hold
ing said election-9 a. m. to p. M.
Monday, May 9th. Again. The Her.
aid has called attention to the ap.
preaching election several times and
announced the last day for filing can.
didacy for director. The Herald
makes this statement as matter of
justice. =
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

1t is cowardly. to publish an un-
signed communication which makes
indiscriminate attacks on citizens or
officials. Some papers do this in or
der to get a whack at the said officials.
the copy originating in the office, as
it somewhat shifts the odium of di-
rect attack.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Today the county commissioners
are transacting business principally
In regard to roads. Highways viii
be established out on Pine river. while
today the commissioners will let q
contract for the construction or new
road on the Florida.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

The rain seems to have been quite
general At Silverton it rained most
of yesterday afternoon and again this
morning, Indications were that ralr
fell to the west of us, as up ana dowr
the Animas. There was no sign ol
rain in the San Luis valley, however
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Chas Jewett, formerly of Durango.
but now of Silverton, has been quite
ill the past ten days, requiring the at
tendance of two physicians at one
time. He is improving slightly past
few days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

II is to be hoped the strike at TeIlu-
ride Will be of short duration. Very
few are benefited and many are in
iured. AS to the merits OF the case
The Herald personally knows nothing.
but 1t seems as though conflicting in
terests should be able to adjust mat
ters.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Attorneys w. N. Searcey and G. II.
Barnes. of Silverton. were down on le.
gan business today arguing motions
before Judge Russell In chambers this
morning. Some motions OF cases TO
he heard In Archuleta county were al
so heard.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

VIM. Keith, formerly assayer at the
smelter, is in Tacoma
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

The irrigation season. according to
amendment to water ordinance. com
mences April | and ends Nov 30.
Heretofore 1t has been from May to
Nov. !.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

The races two weeks hence are 60
ing to be the best advertised of any
similar event in the southwest. Ev-
cry horseman in the state is talking
about the Durango meet and that
much interest is manifested is indi-
Gated by the large attendance of
horses.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

Conductor Paulin says yesterday
was the stormiest he ever encountere,.
on Cumbres this late in the season
And the snow was corker-three
feet deep on the level. And wet no
name for it. 1t clogged the fanger
so it could not move.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

per Animas today. He says stock in
the hills are wallowing in two feet
of snow but does not predict any loss.