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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

The Republican press OF Colorado
ias rightfully objected to the reve
iuc measure as whole. but not that
portion caualizing taxes and MAXIM;
corporations pay their just proportion.
The Herald desires To he fully under
stood that II does object to the sec
lions that burden the people ms a
whole with excess taxation until
tusionists secured control of the
state government the revenues were
sufficient but under fusionIsm the
state has been run into the hole. and
we object to being taxed to supply
the deficiency and create n slush
fund for the present regime. An.
other thing The Legislative assem-.
hly passing the revenue measure prov
cd itself unequal to the necessities OF
the occsalon by dcvotlng several
weeks at the beginning OF the session
sauabbling over few paltry clerk
ships and then allowed the revenue
measure to go by default owing to
limitation We say default because,
II the measure is declared valid. Il
opens Wide the doors for future as
scmblies to turn tn. clock back al
most any length of time desired. II
the assembly can legally transact bus
mess four hours after the termina-
lion Of the session by law. then IL
can turn the hands OF the clock back
ten. twenty or nifty hours II will
certainly be bad precedent 10 estab
lish
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21
BLANKETS THIS TIME.
John carek, a Foreigner, the Thief,
Bound over.

Saturday afternoon John Carek, ar
rested and charged with stealing
blankets from the residence of C. G..
Perkins, appeared before Judge
Roux. When it was discovered that
the blankets We're missing, the dit
ferent dealers as well as the officers
of the law were notified, so that they
We're on the watch. Saturday morn
ing Carek took the stolen property,
consisting OF two Navajo blankets
and one Germantown, to Isaac Cherry
and offered them for sale. While
still bargaining Mr.. Perkins happen.
ed in. Things evidently began to
look suspicious to Carek, for he at
tempted to run, but his escape was
prevented, He was then turned over
to the marshal and then to the sher-
iff. In court the prisoner admitted
having the blankets. but said he did
not steal them. That part was
done by another man. etc. He was
bound over to the district court un.
der $500 bonds. and in default of bail
went to jail.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21
reasonable limits.

Crokcrs abdicnticn may help Tam.
many little. but the change will
not mean much. The man who takes
his place viii necessarily have 4,
adopt many OF Croker's methods,
though the absentee-landlordis
phase of Croker's dictatorship might
be eliminated. Tammany is thor
oughly frightened by Its recent over.
throw. but anything which would
scare 1t into decency would necessar-
lily repei thousands OF it's supporters.
without making corresponding addi-
tions TO It's strength from the conser-
yatlvc elements of the community.
When Tammany drops Its practices
its name, Identity and following will
he lost. The same old Tammany
even under different leader. will
confront the decent voters of New
York in the municipal campaign Of
1903.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

The last rail OF the great TRANSIT
berian Railway from MOSCOW TO VIad
ivostok was reported laid the other
day. although later dispatches state
the road will not be completed for at
least three years. This tremendous
undertaking was carried thus far on
its way To success by Russian money
and by the Russian governmcn,
With all OF its branches and its aux
Hilary undertakings the railroad viii,
have cost $500 100000. OF this sum
not less than $3.50 900. 900 was expend
cd at the beginning of 1900 The
tirst stone OF the undertaking was
laid on May 10, 1891. by the present
ear. who was then heir apparent
1'fe road was begun at both e.ids
simultaneously The route trayerses
the most fruitful and comparatively
the most populous belt of Slherln --
the granary OF the czar's domains in
Asia The road spans many Iarg'
streams with bridges of SuiDassing
str1gth and size. The largest Of
these bridges IL over the river Yenisi
II is 2.9i0 feet long and has spans
measuring i90 feet For rapidity oi
construction the Siberian railway is
unequallcd, and excels the Canadian
Railway. which has much IN common
with 1t and which took ten years 10
build
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21
OBITUARY..
Georgetown Courier)

Georgetown Courier.
Died in Georgetown, Colo, Wednes-
day, Nov. 8, 1901, Benjamin r.
Elliott
The funeral service was held at the
residence of his daughter, Mrs. Frank
lin j. Wood. There was large at
proportion of men present was excep,
tionally large. Mesdames Smith
and Kendall rendered the musical
parts of the service in manner
which left nothing to be desired The
beautiful burial service of the Epis-
copal church was read by the Rev.
A. George, rector of Grace church.
Mr.. George preached an appropriate
serman. basing his remarks on 2
Samuel. XIX. "a, 35.
After illustrating and expounding
the passage which he considered the
most eloquent and pathetic statement
of the infirmities of old age, the
preacher said in part:
Our departed brother, Benjamin
Radclin Elliott was born on August
2S, 1928, and was therefore in his
18th year His birth place was near
Portland. in the rock bound state OF
Maine. Our brother had not only
a long but a checkered life. Sun
shine and shade. veal and woe, thu
sunshine of prosperity. and the cloud
of adverse circumstances, yet bravely
cheerfully and manfulIy he took life
as 1t came and made the most OF it
In early manhood he elected to be-
come a matchmaker and jeweler and
for more than IS years he followed his
chosen and well-learned occupation
Some 20 years ago he came to the
state OF Colorado and made his home
in our mountain city of Georgetown
Here he earned the esteem and good
will of all who came in contact with
him, Here he made many warm ami
lasting friendships as the attendance
at this time proves. He saw our
mountain city when 1t was populous
and prosperous. He witnessed It's
decline. but his last days were cheer
ed by seeing the signs of returning
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

rate and there is practically no Iimi,
to what may done.
The San Juan is one of the ere,t
store houses of Colorado's wealth ana
its Improvement has of late bee, sn
great that what was achieved before
seems small in comparison. In Inc
early days development had not prn.
ceeded far enough to open up pre,,
mines, but since the panic some euor.
nous properties have been deyelonct
on a gigantic scale. These crea,
mines employ hundreds of men and
in the aggregate their producton
runs up into millions of dollars.
Capital in large sums has taken
hold of the country, and enterprises
of great magnitude have taken the
place of small ventures. This is true
in many different parts of the district
and the future promises to make the
San Juan ven more marvellous than If
IS now. In time it will produce AS
much gold as the output of the whole
slate at the present time. and in ad.
lition to gold it will yield millions of
dollars in silver.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

The United States is 30 prosper.
ous. Is buying and consuming no very
much of everything that there Is no
telling where the Increase of govern
ment revenues will stop When the
war tax reduction bill was passed last
winter It WAS estimated II would Gu.
the revenues from 10000 900 to sii..
100000 n year. During the quarter
ending Sept 80, according to figures
prepared at the Internal revenue Of
Ace the not reduction compared with
the same quarter of $1,000 WAS only
$4,000. .0o0. This would indicate a
net reduction tor the year of 5000
900. but the commissioner OF internal
revenue estimates that the country
is producing and consuming so much
beer. whisky. tobacco. cigars. etc
that the net reduction OF the into,ia al
revenue for the fiscal year will only
amount to fve or six millions. IN
Europe the trouble OF the legislators
arise from the tendency of revenues
to fall far below all estimates Ur-
Gle Sam finds his surplus piling M de-
spite al! his efforts 10 keep I, within
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

The recent election VIII have i'm
portant consequences other than the
ucccssion to Office of 80 many Re
publican officials. Returns show
Hearty that the Republican party In
Colorado Ia once more In the ascend
ant and these indications. which are
inmistakable, cannot. fail to hnva r
strong influence upon the class Of
'itizcna that invariably shifts It's
,otce toward the winning side
Whether the party really gains In
iharactcr and infucn ee by such ac.
'eHslons Is another question. but II
certainly does gain In numbers. and
he Republican party is stronger by
hundreds OF votes In every county as
result of the rcurns at the recent
'lection. Colorado Springs Gazette.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

Tho recent Developments In South
Africa are bad for the British. even
though Botha's order TO his men to
shoot every armed EngliHhmaD whom
thcy meet be not carried out to the
letter Paciflcation. often declared
by the British commanders to be
lcnr at hand. is still In the distance
Apparently there are 10000 or $1,000
Beers still under arms, and these
have material advantages over their
opponents. who outnumber them
many times over, The criticism of
The Salisbury ministry by the British
press continues TO be severe. As the
liberal party. however. Is far in the
minority, and as IL IL not united on
anything even on the war Issue
here IL no chance for an ovcrturn
II the present government There
Ia n feeling among the British that
Kitchener In doing ms well as amy
Englishman could do In his place.
ana this fact helps to ward on some
of the blows which are being aimed
nt the ministry by the newspapers of
this country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

Two female nurses In the insane
asylum at Dunning. Ill. are charged
with having starved two of their pa
uents 10 death and female nurse
in Massachusetts is accused of having
poisoned eleven Of her patients. II
the charges are well founded II sure
ly cannot be assumed that the accus-
ed are the ministering angels that
female nurses are almost universally
conceded to be. and they are def
cient In more things than wings.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

A negro ferrymsn In Maryland has
a logical method OF disposing OF ap.
plIcants who try TO cross without pay.
Ing fare, "Boss." he says. IL toic
you what. 'Er man what's got no 2
cents am jes' M well on on dis side
er der river as on de odder"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

Senator Wolcott. in referring to
the part displayed by federal Office
holders in political affairs, followed
the same lines as advanced by The
Herald Saturday-that appointees had
received recognition by their devo-
ion to party. and 1t was but natural
they should take an interest in the
welfare of the party The senator
adds that under present circumstanc-
IN 1t might be well for such officials
not to take active part in primaries and
conventions, but make themselves
useful when II comes to election.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

Andrew Carnegie is against the
project of an isthmian canal at Mic
aragua. Panama or anywhere else.
Neither would pay, In his opinion
Neither would be able to compete
with the railroads. II is undoubted.
ly true that the rates on the railroads
have been reduced to a low point In
the past twenty or thirty years This
has effected the business by way of
the Erie canal and others OF the coun.
try's artificial waterways, But the
waterways are far from being anti.
auated. Their existence has helped
TO force freight rates by rail down.
The traffic by the great lakes is in
creasing. That which goes through
the 500" canal is growing by leaps
and bounds. canal across the
isthmus would meet a longfelt want
The railroad interests have been
among the influences which have
postponed the canal project, but
there is reason to believe that con
gress will pass n canal bill this win
ter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

ed for the other girl, who by that
time was wondering what it all meant.
Picking her up, they continued their
Journey without further mishaps.
Since this fable teaches divers les
sons to the young and giddy. pick
out the one that suits you best.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21
Gunnison Man Falls Dead.

GUNNISON, Colo. Nov. 19.-Today
at noon Charles E. Sturat, for the last
five years identified with the public
schools of this place, fell dead of heart
disease in the Tribune office. He was
apparently in the best of health and
was talking with some friends when
he fell back dead. The deceased
came to this place from Peabody,
Kansas.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

The Yqauis are giving Mexico al
most as much trouble as the Beers
are giving England. These particu-
lar Indians are civilized. and fight
with modern weapons. Several times
the Yaauis have been reported to have
been completely pacified. but out
breaks are frequent. and at the pres.
ent time they are active In several
spots. In the end the Yaquis will be
subdued but the end may not come
for a year or two, The country in
which they are operating at present
is even more favorable for guerilla
warfare than is any part OF South Az
rica
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

E. o. Wolcott gives out lengthy
interview In the Denver Republican
which has the right kind of ring TO
II A portion Of the senator's re.
marks are rcpublished In this issue.
Not only Republicans. hut all should
read whs, he has 10 say.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

At the large automobile show at
Madison Square garden, New York
gasoline was greatly used. only one
electric machine entering the lists.
In the loan exhibit the striking feu-
ture was forty horsepower French
machine, which cost $4,000. The
racing types were the center OF inter
est
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

Europes production OF sugar this
year will be 6.s2s.2si tons. an in.
crease over last year OF si2.s,l tons.
In view OF such an output II is un-
reasonable to say that the beet sugar
industry can not be established IN
- 'f.s.~a G.a.a-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

The proposed reduction OF the tax
On beer and wbiskcy IL about all the
comfort the Democrats can Gpd In
contemplating the current politics
OF the country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

Anarchists who hurl vitriolic words
ai all government can be reminded
hereafter of the suiphuric acid finale
awaiting those whom they select 20
commit assaEsinntions
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

Admiral Schiey's remark that he
never saw a battle fought according
10 the original plan will be universal
ly backed mp by aIl who have smcllc1
power.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

Some one writes long article TO
prove that no person could go over
Niagara falls In a barrel and get air
enough TO sustain life during the pas.
sage To say nothing Of the hard
bumps. Tho theory advanced is that
there were two barrels. and some
sharp strategy by the dime museum
manager In the background.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21
What's Your Face WORTH

Sometimes a fortune, bu. never II
you have a sallow complexion. jaun-
diced look. moth patches and blotch'
es on the skin-all signs Of liver tron'
BILE. But DR.. Kings Ns-v Life Pi''s
give clear skin, rosy cheeks. Rich con-
plexion. Only rs cents at j. Y. TIT
ANY. Jr's irug store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

Notwithstanding the strenuous oh
jections made by the people OF Mica.
ragua, there is reason 10 believe that
Uncle Sam viii be able To float the
isthmian canal
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

In Mississippi. the black state
there are i9s,st7 of voting age. a2.
ss3 OF them are litcrate and i05,7b4
illiterate. In Illinois only one regro
nui Of six Is iilitcrate
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

With n position to borrow trouble.
some one has expressed fear that
there viii not be enough Of the foot
ball players left for the Anal games
on Thanksgiving day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

Sir Robert Ball has been lecturins
In Boston ON the origin of the earth
and failed to say word about its
having started at the Hub. He said
the earth In the course OF time has
lost fifteen-sixteenths of its original
energy. and again bewildered the
Boston mind as to what the fast set
of former ages must have been.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

Although the BuigRrians are new
In the kidnapping business. they ought
TO remember that this liz the season of
bargains ana he willing 10 make the
usual disconnt for cash In hand
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

We can look forward to greater
immigration in the next year than In
he history of the southwest. Every
ycar our fame as section favored
',y the Creator gains circulation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

The mining interests OF the south
scst section Of Colorado VIII con
tinue 10 increase in importance. The
past few years have demonstrated
hat deep mining pays and that our
gold and silver veins are true assures
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21
Activity in San Juan.
tDenver Republican.)

The general public does not seem
to appreciate how rapidly develop.
ment is proceeding in the San Juan
country. In nearly every part of that
section work is going on at a rapid
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

An American club In the largest
new social organization In Havana
Its object Is "thc promotion Of closer
relations between the United States
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

" the Denver police paid less aticn
,ion to politics they might be able to
run down IN. thugs infcsiing that
ciiy ANA making iire one OF terror for
women.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

The English locomotives that are
80 much better than the American
pattern are mostly made In the Uni-
ted Statra
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

The way to secure capital for new
railroad enterprises is not to be con
dcmning capital already Invested In
such projects. II viii not win out.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21
New Discovery for eIoodpoIsonins'

DR. c. D. WARMERS COM
POUND of SEVEN CURES, the
Great Cancer Remedy. and for all d.
seases Of the skin and blood. from
contact and secondary or hereditary
causes.
For sale by ]. L. Parsons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

The Republican party is one OF pro
gross and can be relied upon to look
after the interests of the people. This
has been fully demonstrated
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

David u. I'm is still At large. He
goeth whore he iiateth, he hath not
much to say. and what he hath, he
saith low
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

China has lived so long In the pssi
according to Minister WI Ting Fang
that It's future Is likely to be cut
short
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

good days.
Our brother was an active citizen
in early life, he was an earnest, zeal
Gus member of the Baptist church. a
passionate lover of music, he sang in
the choir, and was a member of q
band. He was also social man,
loving to mix with his fellow men.
and so earned friendship and good
will.
"Nor does the record of our broth
er's life end with this. On this oc-
casion | may with reverence be per
mitted to lift the veil of domestic
life. He leaves behind him threa
daughters. one of whom is a well
known and highly respected citizen
of Georgetown, one sister and severa!
nephews and neices.
"Our brother knew what bereavc
ment meant. These are parts of the
discipline of life. Twice he stood
by the open graves of his own flesh
and blood. One boy of four sum-
mers, and the other a youth of six
teen did he commit to mother earth
THE genial, cheerful nature of our
sickness. Though bearing the pains
of the natural decay of his powers
vet his cheerfulness rarely deserted
him. In his sickness he was ten
derly cared for and administered 10
by his devoted wife and loving daugh-
ter We sympathize with the faith
full wife who is bearing the greatest
sorrow that can fall to the lot of a
true woman. We sympathiZe with
the loving daughter who mourns the
loss of kind, loving and generous
father. MAY He who is the Father
of all bind up the broken wounds and
give abundance of comfort and con-
ISOLATION to our bereaved and afflicted
friends.
Mr.. Elliott was well known in Du-
range having resided here for some
wears and he numbered the entire
populace among his friends. That
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

A Michigan man has given 5000
acres Of denuded timber land to the
state forestry commission. and II is
n frst-class object lesson.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

Carl CouIson. of bayfield,. is in town
today laying in supplies for his flour
ishing business on Pine River.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

The Pittsburg strikers are trying
new plan to get even. They are
buying stock In the steel trust.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

Mr.. Carnegie does not believe that
the isthmian canal. II built. can he
worked SO much the better.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

China will have TO live long
time In the future before II will find
n duplicate Of Ii Hung Chang.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

The next Pan.American exposition
will not he put on at Buffalo If thu
Bnfaloans can prevent H.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

Geo. West is with us again for
few days. Just seeing the other fel-
low get the dough ON election.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21
From Mondays Daily.

j. G. Gaukroger struck town last
night and is waiting on Durango Gus
toners today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

II is hard TO beat the prosperity ar.
gument. In fact. II is hard I beai
prosperity itself.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-21

Orpan is going to try and get along
without calling the legislature To-
gether He is afraid OF II.