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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17
BAYFIELD, LADIES ENTERPRISE.
A Most Enjoyable Entertainment Held
In That Flourishine Place.
BAYFIELD,. COLO Iune -

bAfF1ELD, COLO, June IL.
There was delightful entertain
ment in Bayfield, last Saturday even
Ing. 1t was concert given by the
ladies of the vicinity to help raise the
debt on the parsonage, and was held
in the church. BY the way, the Lt-
tee is very pretty building. and is ali
paid for. A large crowd was in at
tendance--indeed. so energetic had
those in charge been in the matter of
selling tickets that 1t seemed nearly
everyone in the neighborhood was in
attendance. The audience was very
enthusiastic and listened to the vari-
GUS numbers with much appreciation.
many encores being called for.
Tho duet, mandolin and guitar. by
Mrs. Hensley. whom many Durango
ties will remember as Miss Mabel
Shute, and Miss Somers was very
pretty. Original poems read by la
dies of the church describing their
tolls and privatlons while earning the
dollar they were supposed to contrib
ute to the fund proved very enter
tanning. What roses OF fancy blush
within us until harsh necessity brings
them out.
A song, Answer" by Miss Bertha
Seybold. followed. It was lovely.
Miss Seybold has high, clear voice,
which has been carefully trained con-
seqnently an audience enjoys her
singing
Mrs. Hensley's recitation was ex-
.ceedingly well delivered. The lady
has considerable elocutionary talent.
The duet by Mrs. d. C. Coulson and
Miss Seybold was charming.
Miss Pearl Bays recitation was of n
humorous character and delightfully."-
Interpreted.
The next number was "The Old
Kentucky Home" in pantomine-a
hidden quartette of ladies' singing the
refrain.
Then followed series of contrast
ed emotions by number OF young la
dies. This was, with common con
sent. allowed to be the prettiest fea-
ture of the evening. The performers
wore light costumes draped in classic
style. the hair being dressed In the
Pysche knots and Grecian bands.
The postures were graceful while the
costumes were wonderfully becoming.
1t Is not necessary to mention the en-
tire list of emotions contrasted. few
of which We're as follows: Suppl
cation and Blessing: Appeal and Re
fusal. Despair and Triumph The
young ladies taking part were as fol-
lows: Misses Allie Morris. Myra
Darnall. Viola Wood, Mabel Wieland
Jessie Wood. Bessie Somers. Audrey
Brinkley. Pearl Bay. Minnie Somers
and Eva Darnall
A tableau-Liberty and bondage
followed. after which the ladies' quar-
tette sang America,
The entertainment was very sue
cessful financially. as well as socially.
some $40 being cleared.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Educational qualification is the only
proper qualification Tor suffrage No
man or woman Ia entitled 10 vote
who cannot read the English Ian
guago. The southern states have
made this feature n qualification. prob
ably aimed Mt the disfranchisemcnt G.
the negro vote. but the principle 20
mains just the same, ana We trust
the day Is not far distant when Col!
orado will provide an educational
qualifications.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

News come from Pagosa Springs an
nounclng the death of DIR. Josiah
Slick. The doctor has been In poor
health for some years. He suffered
much while In Durango. before GO
ing to Pagosa. three years ago. where
he WAS benehtted for time The
deceased leaves daughter who is a
graduate OF the Durango high school.
and son. DIR. Slick. residing at Rids-
way, and Q wife to mourn his demise.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

The Duke of York appears to be
meeting with quite an ovation In Aus
tralia and he viii also come In for
much attention when he visits Brit
he will land at Halifax and take in
the country TO the Pacific coest. re-
naming all the time on Canadian soil
at least no mention is made Of any
diversion into the United States, from
,Lc time OF landing to re-embarring.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

The article published in The Repub.
lican 10 which Tom Patterson took
exception and oommepoed libel pro
ceedines was not half as severe as
many arraignments OF people appear
ing In The News 1t simply called
and said Patterson was responsible.
being at the head OF the party. Had
the article been passed by Patterson,
II would not have been regarded as
anything more than ordinary political
matter. which allows n pretty wide
scope. As matters now stand. facts
were brought out that will follow Pat.
terson to the grave. He viii never he
able to shake of "Old Perplexity" and
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

The Snmpson'Schiey controversy IL
a great deal like lianquo's ghost--it
will not down, II has just been re
viyed by the dociaion of the naval
board on awards to recommend the
placing of the Sampson profile ON the
medals to be given the officers and
men who participated In the naval
fight on Santiago. II had been an
nounced that the president and seore-
tary Long We're not favorable To thus
rc-opening the old sore. but 1t seems
that II is to be ro'opcned--in fact.
has beeh-in spite of them.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

There Is vast difference In libel
Take n newspaper article written In
the heat of the campaign. IL not 80
much from malicious heart as from
n partisan spirit. The same is trne
after election. where people are crit
iciscd for corruption. Hut where
newspapers use their columns mn
iiciously TO injuro the stariing and
character OF people. It H. u far d.f.
forent proposition. Hot &c the view
of the jury In the Patterson Rcpab'
lcan libel case.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

And now Chicago man has como
TO the front with statement sh w
Ing hoM to live on 80 cents week
II Ii safe TO assert that the menu docs
not consist OF soft shell crabs or
lobster Ia New Market. hut II docE
consist OF potatoes. cabbage, beans
bananas and bread, II IL supposed
The man made the study ard work
"a the problem by experience,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

There is no question but that hal
lot reform is badly needed In Penn
syiyanIa. and the quicker It is started
the better. While the Republicans
hnye nm immense minority. there iq
little question but that Migrant frnuis
arc committed every year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

According to the press dispatches.
the last Chicago Bryan club has dc
serted the Nebraskan and gone over
To Carter Harrison. Bryan may en-
deavor to keep alive some interest
In himself. but he will cut small
yuA
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

II ia noted Thai II ia going 10 cost
II hemp of money TO rule In the Ph'l
lppincs outside Of the army tia. must
be kept over there all the time. A
salary list. just prepared by the Phil
ippine commission, roots up $1,000,
900 "a year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Prof Heron is getting more notori
ETY. than he anticipated. The good
people OF New Brnnswick, N. j.. now
object 10 him as citizen, and are
planning to make 1t unpleasant for
him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

A philosopher remarks that only
one man In a thousand would prefer
to use 4 ood EnglIhh Ia preference ~
being yerscd in the ant OF catching n
trout.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Cats and children are regarded IN
New Jersey of nbou; tlun value
Al ienst one Jersey justice awarded
one dollar damages for tue killing Of
n feline. and another awarded the
same amount for the killing of n hn'
man. More than ever is the law u
peculiar thing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17
MASONIC NOTICE.

The funeral of Brother l.. Ii. Patter-
son will take place at hisresidence
on the Florida Tuesday afternoon at
ESQ O'Clock. and burial at Florida
cemetery under the auspices OF the
Masons. Lodge will convene at IL
o'clock noon. Conveyances will be
furnished all MasOns
BY order of the Worshipful Master.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Senator Platt says he will stand by
his Cuban resolution to the bitter end.
To man up n tree 1t looks as II the
administration was going TO do the
same thing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Chicngo must be IN a conspiracy TO
dcfraud other towns OF base ball glo
ry. as Il seems the present determine
,ion TO win two prizes, the American
league team capturing nrst prize aud
the National icngue the booby.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

How nice II is to be satisfied
Tom l.. johnson says he wouid rnth.
er be mayor OF Cleveland, which he
In. than 10 be president OF ihe Unit
ed States. which he Is no,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Kansas is offering two dollars n day
fof wheat harvcsterB and wants 10.
0o0 Of them. ls II owing to Repub-
licnn prosperity that she GALES IN
ynin2
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Mr.. Taggart OF Indiana says it's
about time the Democratic party
should cease to represent the princl.
Pile OF discomfort. And this Is nnoth.
er direct slap at Bryan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

In making mp presidential slate
do not overlook the fact that Teddy
VIII continue to be live ana con
spicnous figure. notwithstanding he
occupies the vlce.president's chair.
Teddy is n man that cannot be kept
In the background.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

European correspondents are be
coming direllct In their duty. They
have not had Pierpont Morgan organ
izing trusts on mammoth scale for
two days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

There will he no dcarth of Republic
an presidential timber three years
hence. In fact. the woods are fun
OF good candidates.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Has anyone heard OF Adlai lnialy'
iIc was resurrocicd by the Demo
ornts last year. but he has evidently
dropped out Of sight once more.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

The Colorado Fuel and Iron com
pany appears to be branching out.
MS big institution for Pueblo and
the stDte.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Mckinley is no chuinp. The efforts
OF politicians to have him step over
the traces and seek n third term PROV
ed futile.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

II was limited that Carnegie's ten
million dollar gift would be rejected
by the Scottish institutions. II was
Idle talk. however.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Mckinley Possesses the happy fac
uity OF doing the right thing nt the
right time. His late opponent seems
to be built lust the opposite.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

The Colorado Springs comrittec
are trying TO secure 500 Ufcs and
Navajoes for the qunrto-centennial
Celebration.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

La Plata county farmers should sup
ply Durango and the southwest with
butter and eggs and keep the money
at home.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Anti-impeIlalists are hot unde' The
collar. And NIL because Mckinley
has again knocked the props from
under them.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17
Gus prices in this city-5O and 25
cents-will prevail Monday.

AS it takes II cars to transport the
Great Eastern show. 1t must be pret-
ty good aggregation. 1t will be in Du-
range Monday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

The pIow combine is now complete.
IL before they get through with II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

The trial OF Jessie Morrison is on
once more. 1t will undoubtedly re-
suit in acquittal or another mistriai.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

The oil boom In Texas continues,
only we do not hear quite so much
about II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

DR.. Winters arrived from Sllverton
last evening on a brief visit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Now if the fair directors will prove
themselves weather prophets and Sc
lect clear days for the fair. they can
trot in the Ira Foster class.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Reese McCloskey was Denver
bound passenger this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

The meeting last night was haruo-
nious. and there is little liability of
any friction, and the second annual
fair Is bound to be success.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

There has been greht relief since
Mckinley declared himself concerning
the third term business.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

When the Cubans found they were
up against 1t, they came to time smil-
ingly.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Commencement oratory now being
at discount. the next season OF spell
binding will take place the Fourth Of
July, when the eagle VIII flap his
wings and the whangdoodle screech
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

This June seems to be somewhat OF
n cold storage month.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Pagosa Springs people have de.
cided to celebrate the Fourth.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

There should be no strikes. Arbi-
trntion should prevail, and, above all,
fairness.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

did not run the state into debt. Ike
the recent state administration.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Wireless tclegraphy has come tt
stay. Its great invention.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Mancos last evening on legal bust
ness.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Miss Eldridge, engaged in mission
work at Jewett, has put in most of
the week in Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
Telluride is making preparations to
entertain the visiting Masons in fine
shape on the 25th.
A recent picnic in Kansas exclud.
ed men. and such sport as wrest.
ling came in for good prizes.
The insurance men will get around
to Durango every so often, hence we
have Bob Prewitt with us again.
About next week Animas valley
Strawberries will be within the reach
of even n common newspaper scrib-
bier
side breeze OF the hot wave en-
quilting Chicago and other eastern
points would be acceptable in Du-
range today.
While no announcement has been
made. 1t is likely that the usual cir
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Taxation will strike home In ten
der spot another year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

One by one the old landmarks in tbe
shape of old buildings go up in smoke
Alamosa is the latest San Juan tow,
to be thus visited.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

o. S. Galbreath left this morning
for South Fork, whore his son Charles
is located
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

much confidence has been shattered In
the senator.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17
From 1,hursaay,s Daily.

Inc $15s will have to be dug Up be-
fore many moons
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Sheriff Mccartney returned last
evening from Pueblo, whittier he es-
corted "Cooney" Pulycrmiller
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

l.. c. Grove came up from Aztec
last evening en- route to Denver where
he will visit relatives a few days. re.
turning early next week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Lots OF farmers in the city TODAY
The rain last night relieved them of ir.
rigating and it is too wet to put up
alfalfa.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

The contest at Telluride as to the
young lady who is to take in the Pan
American exposition at the Journals
expense is becoming interesting. With
over $4,000 votes cast. the two lead
ers are only 200 votes apart
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Aztec is to have bank. Bender G.
Clarke.lof Elmo, Mo-. having decided
the field an inviting one. The can.
ital stock will be s25 900.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Judge Granville Pendleton arrived
from Aztec last evening enroute tc
Denver.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

While no announcement has been
made. 1t is likely that the usual cir
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Now that cherries are ripe. watch
out for cramps in the breadbasket OF
the average kid.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Miss Evelin Rawlins came in from
Denver last evening. where she has
been attending the Denver university
the past nine months.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Roy Hall was in to see his girl las
evening. She -Harry-went to thu
train to see him OFF this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

The telegraph operator Mt Tellurida
reports the Great Eastern the best
small show he ever attended If 10
quite evident from all reports ,b,t
the show is IA good one.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Mrs. w. G. White. Mrs. o. f. Bowie
Mrs. A. Il. Arlington and Mrs Geo
N. Raymond spent Friday up the An.
imas valley. While the day was dis
agreeable on the outside. they report
n splendid time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

The Herald Is pleased to announce
the connection with its job printing
department of Mr. c. Il. Donnelley, of
Denver. who took charge of that de-
partment yesterday. Mr.. Donnelloy
is a top-notcher in his line. having
had n long and varied experience in
some of the largest and most upto-
date Offices in the west. He will un
doubtedly maintain the high standard
of the product of The Herald job de-
partment
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

1t is quite evident Pennington pco
pie intend having big time on tn,
Fourth.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

T. w. Kendall representing the Ora.
ton & Knight Manufacturing COMPANY
leather and betting, is making Duran.
go one of his periodical visits Stubbs
K Jakway's being headquarters while
in the city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

From Saturdays Daily.
There is scarcity of men for hay
ing purposes in San Juan county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

80. Taylor whistles. thoroughly vAoI.so..
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

AS yet Silverton has not announced
n purse for baseball on the Fourth
Maybe they are afraid of Casad's
base runners.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Presbyterian Church - Sunday
school at 10 a. M; preaching at II a
M. subject, THE Sabbath as an In
stitution." c. L. society at Z p. m:
preaching at p. m. subject, THE De
sign of the Sabbath" Select music
by select choir. Rev. w. II. Fergu-
son, pastor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

The electric light plant at (NlN-
ride tried conclusions with flash of
lightning the other night in which
the plant came out ses0nd best. Re
suit: $3.50 damages and one night of
absolute darkness for the sinful e1Sy
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

The fair directory last evening il
discussing the date question We're o
the opinion that September rs, 10. q
and u would be about the right time
but the matte" was left open in order
to try and arrange satisfastory dates
for our New Mexico ncighbor3.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. a. E. Nathan arrived
yesterday on a visit to Mr.. and Mrs
l.. j. Nathan, as per announcement a
day or two ago.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

All interest is centered in the we'd
ding announced for the coming week.
1t promises to be one of the prettiest
in the history of the city, taking,
place at the Presbyterian church. fol-
lowed by reception at the residences
Mr.. and Mrs. Perkins will start on
their wedding tour the next morning.
returning to Durango where they will
be at home to their friends after Oc-
tober l.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Unless cog is slipped the Bald
win Polar expedition starts from New
York today A letter from r. l.. Vim
yard to The Herald conveys the in
formation that he signed with Bald.
win for period of 30 months. The
letter was sent from st. Louis, en-
route to New York Mr.. Vinyard
says great preparations have been
made for the safety and comfort of
the members and he expects to see
Colorado in the course of the next
three years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Charley Hilliker says the crop out
look in the San Luis valley is excep-
tionally good. Beneficial rains have
fallen the last thirty days. more mois-
ture falling inside of twenty-four
hours than during two previous years
combined
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

At the opera house on the evening
of June q there will be grand con
cert by the Aeolian Quartette of the
Denver University Make your ar
rangements at once to attend. as the
young men will give you an evening
of rare enjoyment.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

The offer of Chicago woman of
$1,000 to the first business or profes-
sional man who can prove conciusively
that he has carried on his work for
month without lying, comes pretty
near being an insinuation that bust
ness and professional men are not
truthful as a rule. If newspaper
were to imply anything like that it
would have "A dozen or more libel suits
on its hands instanter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

c. A. Trip. general western agent
of the Missouri Pacific railroad, with
headquarters at Denver has been
transferred to Salt Lake This will
be regretted by thousands of pa
irons of the road. who have found Mr..
Tripp pleasant gentleman to do bus
mess with.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

The night blooming cereus is expect
ed to open its petals this evening.
At least such are the Indications, and
manager Redman says he's going to
pull his show off while the streets are
crowded If it is possible to do so, as
he does not care to exhibit tomorrow
night.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

A night blooming cerus will be oae
of the attractions at Parsons In day
or two. These plants only bloom
once in seven years. Doc Red
mon has the management OF the
show and those who come early vii
be given front seats.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

After this summer Bridal Veil Falls
will cease to exist, rs the water is be
ing appropriated by water company.
Visitors to Telluride will now have a
chance to see this beautiful water
fall
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Mrs. Harry Jackson and daughters
Ella and Marguerite. returned last
evening from Salt Lake City, where
they have been since last fall, the
girls attending school They report
Salt Lake a delightful spot. although
they are glad to get back to Durango,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

The Wage Garner has been incorpor-
ated. and no doubt those so desiring
can get in on the ground floor. so far
as stock Is concerned.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

A most peculiar case is reported
from Dresden. Ohio. Husband and
wife divorced. husband marries his
governess, and divorced wife takes
latter's place; newly welded away
on honeymoon, leaving the home in
charge of its former mistress. If
these two women are not angels.
they must at least have angelic dis
positions. else the fur will fly very
soon after the homecoming.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Mr. A. f.. Benson who has hat
charge of The Herald job rooms fol
the past six months has resumed his
regular situation as Linotype opera
tor machinist on this paper. and Is
once more regularly catching the el
cvator."
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Mr.. James Greenfield was reported
Mt noon to he Mt deaths door He
has been very low for several days
His daughter. Miss Elfredia, returned
day or two ago. and his son. Wal
ter. has becn telegraphed for.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

This section was visited by a heavy
rain for several hours last evening.
1t turned OFF nice this morning and
from present indications there will be
no freeze. which was greatly feared
yesterday. when Klondike weather
struck the city in the afternoon
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Remember that anyone possessing
diamonds are subject to arrest and
prosecution if the same are not emu
merated to the assessor. The new
law is strict in this respect. and any
one evading taxation in any direction
is liable to find it expensive.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

CallahillBrown came in from Wal
senburg last evening and will probably
hang out for month or six weeks.
He says that he is not as well pleas
ed with Walsenburg as he is with Du-
range. but as the family is located
there he will make that headquarters
for time, although he wants to get
years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-06-17

Forty-two divorces in one day is the
record of the Philadelphia courts-at
least slight suggestion that marriage
is failure even in the City of Broth
erly Love- But maybe these separat-
ed couples will consent to be brothers
and sisters to each other. since they
cannot be anything more than that.