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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Police protection of vice In New
York city. according to figures just
prepared for an Official investigation.
requires the secret payment of nearly
$4,000. 600 year. The gambling in
torest handed over s2.sooo00 to a
commission OF fourteen representa-
tiyes of Tammany. Each gambling
house paid $500 as an opening fee and
$500 thereafter for police protection.
to which sums was added last year
an extra $1,000 assessment each.
Policy shops paid si50,o00 for the
year. Three hundred pool rooms
paid 5000 each for opening and 20 per
cent OF the profits. collected monthly
One of the gambling house furnishes
complete figures and the proof that
they are correct Ninety immoral
resorts in one police captains dis
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Mrs. Clinton Smith. president OF the
Womans Christian Temperance Un.
ion OF the District OF Columbia. an,
nounccs that the organization will not
take any part In the crusade against
kissing. She says: we have no
time for such nonsense. and 1t is ON a
par with the preposterous prayer
chain against Mckinley during tho
last campaign. which was started by .
man in Pennsylvania and not by n
woman. although woman of the w C.
+. y. got the notoriety.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Ex.Secretary Carlisle is said to be
making $4,000 year in fees from
his practice In New York. which Is
tempting other retired statesmen to
follow his example Before Mr.. Car
No country In Europe is said 10
have worse managed railways than
Belgium. The recent accident. when
a car attached to an express train
simply dropped TO pieces. owing to a
moderate jolting. is cited AS an eyi
denco Of Official carelessness.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Press dispatches from Tmtulia, In
the Samoan islands, contain a lot CT
interesting gossip about thy arairs oi
the natives and the improvement o,
the islands. and mentinI the construc-
tion Of roads and government ware
houses. church and light house, but
there is no allusion 10 the hotel with
the barroom concerning which ih7
niece OF Roher Louis Stevenson re.
Gently wrote to New York nsws'
papor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

There was n club thrown at Colo
mel Roosevelt in Victor. Colorado. dur.
ing the canvass. when he was talk
Ing there against free silver. Since
he has been elected the club has boel
tipped with gold and on Thursday It
was made present to him. Ans
above Lincoln. Neb. are said to have
silver lining.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Maybe Thomas has learned a les
son and will profit thereby. Let If
hope so. Until ne allowed the aena.
torinl bee to blind him he was a king
among men. In fact. no man was
looked upon with more respect AMI
his name was a SYNONYM for honor and
integrity. But political ambition has
ruined many n man. just AZ scholarly
and honorable as Mr.. Thomas
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

tempting to construct his mannfacs
tory at Conneaut. In any event, the
railroads have been compelled to re-
duce freight rates by reason of threat
ened lake competition. The reduc-
tion shows how greatly waterways
may modify railroad charges and what
may be gained by more extensive use
oil our waterways.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The late Mr.. William Woolsey. Of
churchvillc. Hartford county, Md,
left $4,000 for the bettcrment OF the
roads in that county, naming the FIVE
highways TO be improved. II would
be diii,cuit to dcvise a more lasting
monument or one more constantly In
view
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Isle came 10 congress he barely made
a living Mt the bar in Covington. Ky.
and IL is said that even then h. did
not collect half his fees. But now MS
time OF prosperity has come and he
has no cause to regret his reputation
he made In congress and the acluaint.
ances he formed while he was sscrc.
tary OF the treasury.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The present general assembly can
do most any old-thing and 1t VIII re
News In fact. Thomas NJ. fwill
always remember the men composing
the august body with II great deal Of
admiration
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

the output will not cover section
competing with the above district.
The men at this point are receiving
good wages and no complaint OF any
kind is made and we take it Tor grant
ell that they will use good judgment in
The matter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21
senator chnndlcr wns a sler

Senator Chandler was a stenog-
rapher when he was a young man. and
used to write letters for Gen, Butler.
He is the only stenographer in the
senate. and still keeps his memoranda
In shorthand notes. Representative
Hit. of Illinois. does the same. He
was one of the first stenographers in
Illinois. and took the memorable de
bnte between Lincoln and Douglass.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Thomas NJ. Patterson has donncd
his lighting clothes and viii tackle
the trust monster as soon as lle en-
ters the United States senate Let
Ms hope the Hon. Tom viii not get
caught in the mcshes OF the octopus
because his career has been clean
80 far as having anything To do with
corporations. even refusing retaiucrs
where eNtortion reigned.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Miss Martinez Spanish class met
again last evening She has twenty
names enrolled and several others are
considering the matter. At quart.t
lesson there should be many more
desiring to obtain an insight in
language that is so common in ana
around Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Corn meal musn il an agreeable
change from the ordinary variety o,
breakfast cereal and--is easily pre-
pared. But 1t is old-fashioncl an
that probably accounts for its non.
appearance upon the ordinary hotel
and restaurant menu and even upon
the home table
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Thomas Nj Patterson has never
Jared loose from the idea that he
would enc day represent the state
oi Colorado in the United States sen.
ate, and his life dream Is to be real.
lied. Well, there are many who
kick at Patterson who would not oh.
ject to holding down the job,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

no time In preparing a roll Of honor
composed OF members Of the legisla.
iure voting for the Hon 7. NJ. Pat
iefson NJ the senatorial caucus.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

tTict paid 100000 year for protee
tion, or over 81 900 a year each. All
the details OF the system are known.
and this fact accounts for the con
sternation In Tdmmany circles.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Bradley may have to dig up. When
the courts declare the resolution OF
the commissioners illegal the bill for
the work done under such resolution
will also be Illegal and there are
tax payers who will see to it that it is
not paid-by the county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

senator Teller Is not included in the
senatorial deal two years hence. He
hss been used for the purpose OF pull
ing Democratic ohestnuts out of the
FIRE, and having accomplished this,
the politicians Of that party have no
further use for him
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

A Connecticut woman disinheritcd
an adopted daughter and several cous
ins and left $1,000 to two yellow dogs
The color Of the dogs alone furnishes
grounds for q contest
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The Nebraska senatorial candidates
are liable 10 cause deadlock and
thus prevent that state from being
represented In the upper branch Of
congress during the coming two
years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

A Swedish turnip weighing 2e
pounds and yellow weighing %
pounds, both grown by Herfordshire
farmer have been on exhibition in
Dundee
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Charles 4. Thomas is going to Mex
leo to recuperate. He will not take
the editor OF his Durango organ with
him. He wants some peace of mind.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

1t Is said that Thomas felt so bad
he cried when he discovered that
Patterson would be nominated wheth-
or or no.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

When I came down 10 cases, Thorn
as could only muster about thirty,
His claims were mostly based upon
Information and belief"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

During his late visit to the nabob
| OF Jnnagadh. Lord Curzon rode in a
carriage drawn by team OF rhin
occroses.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The question arises Who will
chaperonc Patterson when he goes to
Washington inauguration week
Woloott or Teller?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The ivory handles OF knives and
piano keys will preserve their creamy
look II wiped of twice n week with a
cloth dampened with alcohol.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The Colorado Telephone company
will not take charge OF tho SERVED in
this city until the first Of March when
the local company will go out OF eS-
istence. lust what arrangements
have been made as to who wiz be in
charge gve are not informed but the
Durango people are very much In hope
that no change will take placo--that
c. j o1<eefe will remain as local man
ager. The Herald is not given to
boosting anyone. but after long years
of business relations the people of Du-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

This section OF the state is goinc
TO come in for an influx OF would-bc
settlers this year
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

There are those who can see no
good in any one outside OF their party
The Herald ls FREQ to confess it Is
not one OF this kind While We be-
lieve the interests of Colorado would
be Tar better taken care OF we're n
Republican TO continue in the United
States senate. at the same thine We
trust Mr. Patterson will be able TO
accomplish much good for our grow
ing state. He has the best wishes OF
The Herald FOR a successful public
caroer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Thomas not only swallowed his
grief hut sen, for Patterson with
whom he had not spoken for TWO
years. II must have been bitter
pill
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

From Fridays Daily.
ID. l.. Rachofsky is home from Dem
YER where he spent couple OF weeks
visiting his family.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

St Louis IL allowing the popular
subscription to the worlds fair to lag.
BETTER get move on II congress is TO
extend the desired aid.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

PATHS funds are said to be in such
n condition that she Is seriously think
Ing OF giving the United States an.
other farewell tour.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The courts will decide II the com.
missioners are law unto themselves.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Pettigrew and Wellington might
pool ther issues
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Thomas must realize by this time
that machine and corrupt ward pri.
maries do not always win.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Patterson says he viii work for .
united party that he has no enemies
10 punish.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Hugh Burnsiaes is home from Sea;.
tie. where he spent year. He re
ports IL p. Blum at Seattle running "a
lodging house. having stopped there
instead OF continuing to the Klondi'c
as anticipated when he left Durango
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

For sale at bargain--the late gov
ernor's interest in a Durango organ.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The ship subsidy bill seems to be
the principal stumbling block OF the
present session of congress.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Thomas corrupted the police force
OF Denver-for Tom Patterson
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The Journal can remind Telluride
people that they can secure brick in
Durango cheaper than elsewhere iii
the state.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Snow is thirty inches deep on the
level in Michigan and ice 22 inches
thick in Minnesota
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Send copies OF The scmi.Weekiy
Herald To yonr eastern friends. Let
them know we have a live town
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Sheep feeding experiments will be
conducted at the state university ex-
perimental farm in Wyoming this win
Ter. a bunch of sheep will be Sc
cured and divided equally One lot
viii be fed for ninety days on corn
and alfalfa and the other bunch will
bee fed ON native hay and corn. At
the expiration Of the ninety days the
sheep viii be marketed. An account
OF the expense OF each kind of feed
VIII be kept and bulletin will be is
sued on the result of the experiments.
It Is expected that the test will demon
stratc whether or not sheep can be
fed at n profit in Wyoming as is he
ing done in Colorado.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

IS, g. Herr returned from silyertou
last evening. He reports nnusual
winter actiyity.in San Juan county
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Henry Degin died quite suddenly
today from cancer of the liver. He
has been under ahe weather for some
time, but able to be up. This morn
ing he was walking the streets. He
was taken to the hospital at l2 o'clock
and at twenty minutes of two he was
dead The deceased belonged to Sill
vertol Miners Union and was also n
member of the X. of p lodge of Sill
yefton. The Durango *. Of P's have
taken the body in charge for the pres
ept until Silverton or his relatives
bean be heard from. At present the
whereabouts Of his relatives are m-
known,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The Herald does not anticipate any
danger or trouble with the coal min
ers of this section on account of the
strike in the northern part of the
state. The mine output of this sec
ton covers field entirely local and
the visit of the Colorado Fuel com
pany's sales agent has nothing TO do
with the northern situation in that
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

a. r. Sullenbcfger came in from
Pagosa Junction last evening He
reports the saw mill bnsineas still
booming.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

From Thursdays Daily
The council Tuesday evening re-
fused the petition to pe,.I.lt dance
hall cast OF the railroad tracks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The house is determined to have
more employees. Economy IS not the
watehword with fusionists. Ia Plata
county for instance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The State BARRIERS Association has
prepared bill providing for the APP
puintment by the governor of board
of barber examiners consisting of
three members. The object of the
measure is to insure competency in
practioing BARRIERS and protect the
public from danger of contagion.
Under the bill BARRIERS must have
served a three years apprenticeship
in shop or in study in a recognized
school Of barbering. The board is
not to be a burden to the state. ex-
penses being covered by registration
fees.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The house is becoming the laugh
ing stock of the state in its baby
playing over the list of employees al
lowed the honorable body.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

G. W. Richardson. the general agent
OF the Chicago Typewriter spent a
couple Of days in Durango this week
He did business with the Fair.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Miss Marie Hollipgsworth. city treas
nier Of Silyerten, came down from
the upper Animas valley this morn
ing accompanied by Mrs. c. E. Dudley
Miss Holingsworth has been visiting
With Mrs. Edgar Buchanan and Mrs.
Dudley, returning home tomorrow
Miss Hollingsworth is one of the pio-
noers OF the San Juan. locating in Sill
rerton with her parents in the seven
ties She was postmistress under
Cleyeland's first term.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Miss Edith b. NJ Young ('Blue-
benz returned from Denver last even
ing whore She spent nearly four
weeks. Miss Young reports vcry
enjoyable time. AS soon us she rests
up she viii be on the regular staff
OF The Herald "A fact that will no
doubt he appreciated by the readins
pubic.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

rango have found Mr.. OKeefe thor
nugn business and at the same time
obhsing and courteous in all mat
tefs- That he is a thorough tele-
phone man no one doubts Again.
Mr.. O7keefe is interested in the
growth Of this city ana will take an
active interest in all matters pertain
ing TO our advancement as com
munity. and with suoh manager the
Colorado people will be able to add to
their business and preserve AMIGA
hle business relations with the public
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Dr. F. I. Bancroft, a director of the
humane society, says there is no law
in Colorado under which the slaugh-
ter Of song birds can be prohibited.
When the game laws were revised.
the legislature failed to include any
clause protecting song birds. a bill
for such law will he introduced in
the legislature shortly.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Kansas cvens up with Colorado IN
this burning Of negroes at the stake.
No longer can the fnger OF scorn be
pointed at our southern neighbors.
They may have inaugurated the fcnd.
ish practice, but northern states have
furnished apt pupils.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21
The Telluride Journal thinks gooI

The Telluride Journal thinks a good
warm berth in the county Jail and
grub at the towns expense is too
much of luxury for some of the no,
bos infesting that community. Abou,
right. There is plenty of work TO
be had these days and the man who
prefers to dead-beat his way should
he placed on the chain gang.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The Lady Maccabees installed Off
GERS for the ensuing year yesterday
afternoon as follows: Mrs. Sarah
Z. Barnes. deputy supreme command
err for Colorado, ofiiciated in the in
stallation. Following are the new of
ficers; Maggie Fleck. past command
er; Emma Earl, lady commander;
Alice Handy lieutenant commander;
Luella Townsend record keeper:
Ethel Graden. finance keeper; Anna
Coulson. sergeant; Mrs. Bail. mis-
tress-at-arms: Fannie Waters. senti-
mel; Lulu Bracket, picket. Dir. Nc.
Even was elected examining physi-
clan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Colonel Lydon's car was attached
to the outgoing train this morning.
Mr.. Lydon says office work keeps him
confined pretty closely at Alamosa
and he is not able to visit the differ.
ent points along the line as usual.
The road has been doing big bust
ness SO far this winter and promises
to keep it up.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The Chicago Typewriter viii be
handled by George Slough 1t is, o
very compact and apparently durable
machine aud is sold at the reasonable
price Of $50 It does the work of the
higher priced machines and the price
will enable school children To indulge
Ia the luxury cail At the Fair and
see the machine.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The Nashville Students. a theatrical
organization that has visited Du-
rango upon two occasions, are strand
ed III Denver, having barely enough
money to live on and this will give
out by the coming week unless re-
lief is Afforded The oolored boys are
hoping for some man with money to
manage them.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The Durango school honrd is to be
congratulated upon having secured
the services of Miss Mary Roekwool
Ia place OF Prof Murdosk, Who has
resigned in order TO complete his COLI
lcge course Miss lockwood was
principal Of the high school huilding
for some years and is one OF She best
teachers Durango has been favored
with
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Iniuno tion proceedings were COM
menced in the district court yesterday
compelling the county commissioners
to obey tie law II purchasing sup
plies for he county. Tie case Will
be heard upon the return OF Judge
Russell the coming week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

MIS-. ] A. Duff is home from some
weeks spent at Pennington. Doc is
correspondingfy happy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The Herald acknowledges a pleas
ant call from A. C. Dickenson, of Den
YER who is visiting the San Juan sec
tion gathering statistics for the Unit
ed States mint Mr.. Dickinson has
been With the Denver mint since
1887 and is thoroughly conversant
with the work. He put in the day
obtaining desired information and
takes the 4 O'Clock train for Silver
ton where he will do San Juan county.
returning Sunday and continuing
around the circle.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Teddy" Roosevelt is reported -
nave hagFed one wildcat and two
mountain lions The e1ntry where
he is hunting is saM 10 ha alive with
lions ana the fur - this eeason is
thick and lone Wlaa the vi prosi-
dent retr 1s e. he VIM h. ubie to
take with sim t!cDAice of the hunt
that viii set eastern spoTtsmen Wild.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

There is talk OF getting up little
dancing party for Miss Lena Barber
before she returns 70 Denver. piovid-
ing she docs not remain over until
the regular Entire Nous gathering Fri
day night of next week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The Herald has arranged for a
series of Denver letters during the leg
islative session that will he of much
interest to our readers. 1t is the in
tcntion of The Herald 20 keep its
readers fully posted regarding the pro-
ccedings OF our Law makers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Brother Calbreath tnlIea the com
missloaets to task again this week for
direct violation OF law governing the
letting OF contracts
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Invitations have been issued for the
marriage Of q. GutzwiIler and Miss
IAzz!es Hub on the 2Sth of January.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The roads are getting into condi
ton Tor cycling once more and ths
bike iend is furnishing up the old
wheel.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Thcre appear to be many sore
spots over the senatorial election
Many Democrats feel that they have
not elected a member of their party
and with Democratic majority in
both the house and senate they are
not Wen pleased over the outcome.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The present winter seems to have
ben a hard one on the theat-il.i o..
panies visiting Colorado. Several or
ganiZations have stranded. this be
ing the fate of Keoh's minstrels
billed for Durango on January /. in
stead of being quarantiaed as an
nounced at the time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

j c. Carson, one of the practical
aud prosperous ranchmen and stock
growers of the Pennington district,
is in the city on his annual visit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Grand Master Shreve departed for
Denver this morning. having visited
the A. o. U. w lodge last evening.
first inspecting the Silverton lodge.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

A private dancing class Is catching
| quite a number of the older ones
who are endeavoring to master the
| intricacies of the twostep.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The coal strike in this state is as
suming very alarming proportions.
considering the scarcity of the article
in Denver and other cities. Already
a fuel famine is threatened.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Judge G T. Morgan cut his soiourn
in Denver, returning last night The
gang Travelled too fast to suit the
judges modesty aud he quit the out
ct cold
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Mr. Rosenblatt is at HIS post with
the Gtaden people once more, after
two weeks confinement TO the
house with mumps, which seemed to
have 1t IN for him
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

At the meeting of the PhilanthropiI
department of the Womans club last
evening it was decided that the sec
ond annual charity ball of the de
partment should take place on Frida!
evening, February lst-two weeks
from tonight Tickets will be 81 pei
couple.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

Tho Womans Republican league of
Colorado will invite President McKin-
ley to stop over in Denver on his way
to San Francisco in May and elaborate
preparations will be made for his en-
tainment
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

The bsekeepers' association OF Grand
junction. or rather Mesa county. has
appropriated slS for the purchase Of
flower seeds to SOW along the banks OF
iIrigating bitches.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

There were those who woud have
kept Durango Ia the background when
II same TO long distance telephone
connection. but the progr ssive COM
bination won.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-01-21

EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS is
quite bonus to pay a newspaper, but
Bradley is equal to the occasion-when
it is other peoples money he is hand
ling.