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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15
THE "UNFAlRNESs OF AoulNAL.
DOS CAPTURE

The New York Evening Post which
seems to stu feel the effect of ex-
Editor Godkin's bad liver is voioins
a loud and long complaint over the
strategy that was used in enecting
the capture OF Auginaldo.
According TO the Evening Posts
view OF the capture, it is u disgrace to
the United States. because 1t was not
fair. There was a forget paper
and some other accessories % a trap.
and In consequence the capture Is a
blot on the United States flag
The editor OF the Evening Post
should read the history OF the United
States and he VIII find that even 80
great and good man as General Geo.
Washington sanctioned an attempt to
capture "A rival commander by means
that were as unfair" as those which
were employed to capture Aguinaldo.
The expedition failed. but General
Washington sought to reward its
leader, Just as Funston has been re
warded. Unfortunately. the brave
soldier died before he could receive
any token of General Washington
appreciation. In short, hardly n war
has been fought without its attempts
TO capture leaders by forged papers, OF
by any other means.
The editor of the Evening Post
should reflect on these things and
then he should remember the old ad
age. that "ail's fair in love and war,
i'he Evening Post was loving Aguin.
aldo In this country and Funston was
carrying on war against him In the
Philippines, SO the entire adage was
realized with regard to the Filipino
leader. The 'unfairness" of Aguin-
aidos capture exists purely In the
minds OF such Filipino sympathizers
as Edward Atkinson and the editors
OF n few obstructionist ncwspapers.-
Denver Republican.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15
TALKS OF HIS LIBERAL GIFTS.
Dr. D. X. Pearscns Tells Why He H5s
Given Money Away.

ST. LOUIS, April ll.-Dr. u. I<.
Pearsons, the Chicago philanthro-
plst, who is at the Planters hotel,
is living out philosophy OF his own.
DR.. Pearsons believes in helping those
who help themselves, and uses his the
ories in giving money to educational
institutions. Although he has Civ
en- away over $1,000. 900 to education
al institutions for the education OF
poor girls and boys. he says he is not
a liberal man. He puts it thus: 81
am not benevolent man. am the
most economical. close-tisted man you
ever put your eyes on. You can tell
that by my face. It's there. |
never went to a horse race or a foot
ball game in my life. What / am
doing is done on business principles
Al,er practicing rigid economy for 10
years | asked myself what | should do
with my money. / could not carry
1t out of the world in my dead hands.
and collins were not made to carry
money IN. For that reason | turn
ed my attention to sixteen different
colleges. | wanted to proviGe a place
Tor the poor boys and girls in the col
ieses' and that is the reason l nave
been giving my money away
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15
Sleeth.SeIf Weddipu,

At O'Clock last evening. at the
home OF the brides parents in the
Animas valley, Miss Anna Sleeth and
Mr., Luther b. Self We're married. The
house had been prettily decorated with
white flowers and smilax. Fotted
plants and vines decorated the bay
window before which the contracting
parties stood during the ceremony.
and afterward while they received
the congratulations OF their friends.
The services We're short but impress
siev, Rev. Howard officiating. While
triiie pale, the bride looked lovely
in beautiful dress of white silk, the
bodice tucked diagonally, and trim
med with real duchess lace. She
wore brides roses and lilies of the
valley In her hair. The groom made
handsome appearance and seemed
perfectly at ease, About forty in
vited guests were present. many Du-
range people being among The num-
Der.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15
Directors Meeting.

The Board OF Trade directors met
last evening at the office of the sec
retary, Richard McCloud. One hun
dred dollars was appropriated for the
purpose OF purchasing beet sugar seed
from the American Sugar Co. of Rocky
FORD for free distribution.
Matters of general interest were dis
cussed. but the only action taken was
the following:
Whereas, The question of special
Mountain and Plain festival rates
from Durango to Denver has been dis
cussed before this board. and.
Whereas. We are firm believers
In the principle of reciprocity as ap
plicable to special rates and excur
sion traiiic; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That it is the request
OF this board. in justice to our sec
tion. that we ask the Denver a. RiC
Grande X. k. company that they will
make no less rates from Durango tc
Denver for ike festivities or fair oc
casious.'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

The London county council have Is
sued their report reviewing the work
accomplished in the metropolis during
1893 concerning tramways, dwellings
and numerous other schemes which
were carried out at an aggregate cost
of more than $bJ.25O.000. Twenty
three miles OF new thoroughfares We're
undertaken, which will result when
completed In an increase In the popu-
Iation under the Jurisdiction of the
council from its present 100000 per
sons to 3D3G.O00 while a similar sum
WINS expended upon the drainage of
the city. The present sewers are too
small to cope with the rapidly y-lnorca 3
exigencies of the population. and n
new scheme for reconstructing the
drainage system is being projected at
"a cost oil $4,000 900. London pos
sesscs $500 acres of open space ana
parks. To maintain which. cost S572,-
bt5. In 1899 the cost In this di
rection was only s263.755 The coun-
Ell also maintains the coroners courts
and the asylums; Is responsible for the
highways. bridges and public health.
controls the theatres and music halls
and attends to the enforcement of the
weights and measures act. in which
! 100 offcnses were punished during
the year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

The separation of wireless mes.
saees IL now receiving great attention
by electricians. NJ u. Gegou has
adopted new system In which he EN-.
ployR mast wires of different ranges.
-four such mast wires are employed.
two at the sending station and two
at the receiving station. Their
heights are so arranged that one of
them covers. say. a range OF Ave miles,
white the other does not. The cir
cults OF the coherers attached to the
two mast wires are so arranged that
their simultaneous action produces no
eiiect upon the galvanometer. but Mt
distance OF i've miles the galvan-
ometer VIII respond to a message from
the sending stations addressed to both
coherers. MS only one Of them is caus-
ed to net At half the distance when
both coherers are within range no
orect liz produced on the salvanome-
ter
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

Delicious refreshments were SEW
ed As to the wedding cake, The
bride cut that, OF course
The young couple received many
handsome presents, consisting of cut
glass, siiverware, linen and fine chi
ma
MI. and Mrs. Self Will occrpy tho
ranch situated about mile sway
from the Sieeth place. Both bride
and groom are well known in Duran
go, the brides family having iivel in
the vicinity for many years. They
have won the respect and good will
OF a large circle OF friends. who wish
them Joy and success in their new
life. The Herald joins their many
friends in extending hearty congrat
ulations and best wishes for happy
future.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

II stands the Republicans OF Den.
Yer IA hand to give that city n clean
administration. The political future
OF Colorado largely depends upon 1t
pect IL II no scandal attaches and
the interests OF the people are looked
after regardless OF every two-up poi
iician who wants an appointment. II
VIII have beneficial effect upon the
state at large and do more than an,
other one agency FOR the redemption
ot The state from misrulc this fall
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

In December n serious country fire
occurred along the line OF the Great
southern railway In Argentine. |, eX.
tended sixty miles and burned
freight rolling stock. ms well rs tol
ograph poles and fence posts. TN,
IRE appears to have been spread by
the great amount of 'paja voladora
or Tying grass. /, ia blown about by
the wind and whatever care the rail
way companies may take naturally It
cannot be kept on their right of way
no long ms II exists. II Is difficult
Tor the trains To cut their way through
II. ana 1t causes hot boxes and even
deraiiments, while foremost OF all Is
the terrible danger OF its taking tre.
The shifting OF the wind n few points
after the section handa have cleared
the track of the lying grass may re.
suit IN ITS Immediately beiiE buried
IN the dangerous stun again.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15
OUR FURNITURE ABROAD.
Some Curious Reasons Why It is Co.
ing to England. Y

Americans are beginning to sell
their furniture in such large quaint.
ties. says the New York Journal. as to
alarm the British manufacturer. who,
thinks that in very short time the
people Will be getting all their tables
and chairs and bureaus from the same
country that sends them their pork
beef and wheat.
The cabinetmakers of London at
tribute the increased imports of fur.
niture to the stupidity and pig-headed
methods OF their workmen. Those
who know something of the matter
say that 1t is quite an even thing as
regards intelligence between master
and man. Much of the opportunity
of the American is afforded to him
by the lack of enterprise of the Brit.
ish employer and employe alike
One master-cabinetmaker tried to
would save about S12l a week for
each man employed. He showed the
men the machine and offered to buy
it and allow them the use of it at
once. provided they would contribute
"a cents each week until the machine
was paid tor, when it would remain in
the shop as the mems joint property.
The workmen refused the offer. saw
ing there was too little employment
already in the cabinet trade. and that
any device for saving labor would do
harm to the business. They prefer,
red to go on the old way The EN-.
ployer did not Introduce the ma
chine.
Some of the Englishmen who are
wondering where they are at in the
furniture trade argue that England is
not wood-growing country. anyway
and that where the wood is grown
there must be furniture manufactured
Such doctrine as this. if true, would
abolish the great cotton industry of
Lancashire, as well as a large num-
Der of other industries which import
their raw material. When American
office furniture was first introduced
into England it went over finished
ready for sale and packed in cases.
Shipping tonnage being estimated by
measurement and not by weight, it
is INFINITELY cheaper to import wood
than hollow cabinetware. A roll
top desk OF average size would meas
ure. when packed for shipment, about
ton and "A half, but a ton and a half
of solid wood would make a lot OF
desks.
AT the present time furniture from
the United States is imported in pieces
which are put together and polished
III England. This arises out of the
competition between importers. s-s.p
have sought to economize on freNk
| charges and damage in transit, the
latter being a considerable item. But
even the handwork done in England
costs considerably more than it costs
when performed in American fe4o-
| iies, where the mems weekly earnhiss
are at least SO and in many cases
| 100 per cent higher than in England.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

Having not only repudiated but
openly expressed an enthusiastic de-
sire to hand over to the tender mer-
cies OF the law those individuals who,
on last Tuesday. did their level II lille
gal best to continue the Democratic
party In power. the next step which
VIII be TO call for the condign pun
ishmcnt of the scarlet women. the
gamblers and saloon keepers who. un-
der the able pressure of the fire and
police board, have done so much To
make democratic success possible In
the past four ears.-Denver Post.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

representatives, TO exclude politics
from any proposition whore the pub
&c good is at stake. The Official who
Is willing to waste public money rails
ed by taxation TO perpctuate a ma
chine and retain grafters In power is
violating his oath OF office.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

rom Patterson has at last found
mis- tongue and says the Sunday sa-
loon should go and all joints com
PEELED to close at midnight In accord
ance with the law. He further says
gambling should be regulated and
abated as far as possible--possibly to
the extent OF shaking the gamblers
pockets every four weeks for the ben
ent OF political workers and graft
ers
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

II is right and proper that there
should be good natured rivalry for
once. II is n good thing there are
two political parties. II this was not
the case. there would be no end OF cor.
iuption In public affairs. 1t requires
men OF opposite views to maintain the
equilibrium of municipal affairs. II
good men are named by both parties.
II matters little which side wins. OK.
oept to place-hunters, just so long as
pubic interests are conserved. The
people have right to expect their
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

between the Republicans. Demo
Gratis and Tax reform league. coupled
with Tom PattorEons libel suit, the
recent frauds committed In Denver
In the public prints but In the courts
II Is barely possible that this libel
suit may be the means OF many ind
ing their way to Canon city. In that
ovont nm honest election may be look
cd for this fall.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

When the dry goods combine gets
to working there win be trouble sure
enough. as IL will not do to limit won.
On to one store TO examine goods aud
inquire prices. They'd so crazy "
they couldn't visit half dozen stores
to look at a dimes worth OF ribbon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

Although Republicans were in con-
troi OF the Chicago city council, the
non.partisan idea In municipal affairs
prevailed. This is but right and in
accord with the best interests OF the
city. The Republicans were in con
troi OF the Durango board of aldermen
last year. but there was no partisan
ship shown. II is to be hoped the
Democrats will follow their example
the coming year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

Those who contemplate experiment.
ing with the culture OF beets this sea
son should give careful heed 10 an ar.
ticic reproduced In The Herald the
other day from the Grand Junction
News. II was written by man
who understands all the requirements
OF their successful growth
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

The Deaver Times says Tom Malo.
ney has skipped that burg. before he
could be served with summons to ap.
pear In the Patterson Republican Ii.
bel suit Can It be possible that the
junior senator is responsible for the
absence OF the fat gentleman? Per
ish the thought. So righteous and
holy II man would not think of such n
thing FOR moment.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

1hc pan-American exposition Will
open on schedule time, but Ms usual,
those who want TO see everything VIII
make II point 10 remain away for
slx weeks or two months after the
opening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

rho new light company makes II
possible for ncnyerites to save from
bO to lOb per cent, ana no matter
what propositions the old company
may make. the new one should re
oeive the business at a living profit
otherwise the goose that laid the gold
en- egg Will be killed. and then con.
sumcrs viii pay the losses later.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

There is one way OF dealing with
combines that lower prices to drive
out competition. and that is by max
ms It penalty for cutting prices and
then raising same when competition
IN hnniHhod
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

Tom Maioncy says that Patterson
sought his aid In the senatorial clec-
ton. and that he tMaioncy) did what
he could FOR the editor of the News.
IT'S real mean. therefore, FOR Pntter'
son 10 cut MnIoney out OF the bunch
and make a scapcgoat OF him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

Charles Bayly was among the arriv-
ais last evening and is spending the
day renewing acquaintance with Du-
range friends. Mr.. Bayly is engaged
IN the manufacturing business in Den
yer under the firm name OF the I'm
derhill Manufacturing Co. shirts.
pants, overalls. duck clothing, etc.
being staple articles. The company
employs over 200 men and Mr.. Bayly-
Is making trip around the circle in
teresting merchants In his lines.
Charlie looks as thought the world
was using him well and his Durango
friends are pleased with his good for
tune.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

lhe 500 appropriated for encourag-
ins the growth OF sugar beets was
turned over To the committee to use
us 1t sees proper The committe Is
composed OF men who will make good
use oil II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

saints and sinners looked alike
TO hoss Patterson prior to a week ago
TUESDAY Now there Is vast dif-
ference The sinners did not do
their work effectively. and must pay
tor their negligence,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

the hired man D chance to patch mat
'ters up If he could But every mer-
chant and every individual In Du
range knows too well that mud-sling
ing Is liable to break out at any mo-
ment It's the nature of the crit
ter--ror his nag is black" and by
black he means mud.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

Having the Judge and district at
tornoy. Tom Patterson Intends to force
proceedings in his libel suit against
the Denver Republican Defendants
must plead tomorrow and be ready
Tor trial next week
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

The more or less esteemed MIR. Pat.
terson has assumed new role nc
wants Denver purihed. lie says he
does not believe in the speer meth.
od OF wide open town. This being
the case, why did he not have the
nerve to say SO when things were be.
ing run on the wide open plan. II is
wen known that he pronted thereby.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

The mine and mill owners of San
Juan county should be prepared to
have the morning paper demand that
they close up shop or pe cnIoined
from dumping tnilingsinto the Animns
river
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

Denvers new mayor starts out
well His opening address has the
right ring. Just keep the straight
and narrow path. MIR, Wright, and you
VIII materially aid in redeeming Colo
RADIO from misrule one year from this
tail.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

some cars Tor the New York Central
that are regular travelling palaces.
lhey Win be used principally by cd.
ltOrg
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

About the only thing that trusts
have not combined on is taxes. As
yet we've heard Of no proposition OF
the monied interests looking 10 corner
Things in this direction.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

1ne people OF any community should
dwell together in harmony II they ex
pect To advance their own ns well M
the citys interests.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

The Denver News admonishcs peo-
pie 10 spend portion of each day
thinking how mean you are" Won.
der II that Is what Tom Patterson has
been doing since election?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

~. Louis viii soon have to get n
move on II she expects to have the
fair buildings completed and arrange.
ments made for the opening OF the
show on schedule time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

Maioncy WAS a gentleman during
the campaign. according to the Den.
yer News. but with defeat he is ev-
erythng but one.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

The way new Subscribers are flock
ing in II ls quite evident that the su.
periority of The Herald is recognized
by discerning public We Lead
others initiate and follow
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

Joe Smith says Montezuma county
farmers have planted the greater por.
tion OF their crops, although the
weather OF late has been bad He
says Montezuma county viii produce
vast quantities OF everything grown
this year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

The Denver carnival viii not be
held until October this year. Put
ting It on until the suckers get more
money.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

II Dcnver's new Republican mayor
viii live up 10 his inaugural address
there viii be no Kicking when he re-
tires from Office.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

Rebel sympathizcrs continue to
rave over what they term duplicity
involved In the oaptur. OF AguinaIdo
lhey WIN have no easy task TO con
vince n right,minded person that any
means ala not Justify the end sought
-All is fair ia love and war.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

Comparing Aguinaldo with George
Washington Is stiil favorite similc
with n few Bryanites OF the ultra
stripe Poor George,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

As DurangoItes like AnImas river
water 80 well. II II useless to spend
money with further experiments.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

kansans viii continue To patronize
drug stores to a large extent, the
state, ms rule, having gone dry
at the late election.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

Charles Fischer. proprietor of the
S--verton brewery, was an east bound
passenger this morning. going to New
York, where he will put in six weeks
enjoying n change OF climate and at
the same time seeing the city life.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15

there liz quite boom on In trusts
iheyll soon weave n net the people
VIII smash, ana smash hard.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-15
From Fridays Daily.
A little more summery today.

IoHi i'hlly.
A little more summery today.
Now let us hope the sun will favor
us with little more warmth.
Mrs. ID. Preston Bell returned from
Silverton this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Menefee are
over from Mancos, the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. A. k. Lewis.
High-handed methods go for time,
but the guilty parties are sure to be
called sooner or later.
Frank Margowski has returned to
Telluride from the klondike. Says
he has had enough of Alaska
Mrs. Ralph e. Smalley left this
morning tor Monte Vista. where she
will put in the summer months with
relatives.
Mr.. McElroy has rented the house
next door to b. w. Ritter's residence,
lately vacated by |. b. Melville. Mr..
McEiroy will move in next week.
1t is pleasing to know that conceit
was laid aside at least for a moment
and Morris Stein given credit for his
work in behalf of last years fair.
Last evening at the home of the
brides parents in North Durango,
L. kolz were married. b. f. Houx
| otticiated
The Republicans were in control Of
the council year ago when organic.
ed. and not removal of Democrat
not partisan move of any charac-
| ter.
The delay of the eastern train today
is caused by the heavy snow in an.
around Denver yesterday, and the ac-
| cident between trains of the d. Il IL.
q. and Rock Island yesterday north of
Pueblo seven miles.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Damschroeder
ing en- route to Ohio, where they will
visit friends and relatives for the next
four weeks. Returning they will Wis
| 1t the Pan-American exposition at Buff
talo.
DIR. ID, y. Whitney, accompanied by
his daughter, came in on last even
ings train from Cherryvale, Kas.
Dr. Whitney is an old friend of DR..
W. W. McEwen. While he bears the
| title OF a physician he has not prac-
ticed for some years, being engaged
in the grain and lumber business in
the Indian territory. DR.. and Miss
Whitney expect to.spend the summer
IL and around Durango.
Mrs. W. II. Mack and sister. Miss
Maggie Parker. came up from Duran
go last evening and were the guests
OF Mr. and Mrs. Fred Imam over night
he latter left this morning for Den
yer, Mrs. Mack accompanying her as
tar as Ridgway.-Telluride Journal.
Summer schools are bein started
now. Last week the summer school
at Hesperus commenced. The school
in district No. IA. on the Upper Flo
rida, began last Monday. Next week
tne Lightner creek school will com
mence.
Recently the journal reprinted from
an exchange statement that an old
miner had noted that where there was
loose piece of rock or ground in a
mine inclined to fall, it was pretty
certain to come down about midnight.
and that small pieces of rock are of
ten heard dropping. gentleman
up in the science of nature explains
that this has long been noted and un-
derstood. 1t is accounted for by the
explanation that at that hour the sun
is pulling with the earth, or, being di-
rectly underneath, its attraction is
more powerful than at any other time
during the twenty-four hours.-Tellu-
ride Journal.