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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

possibility of the man who inti-
mates treat" being a law-breaker
and subject to fine and possible i'm
prisonment.
The session has advanced sufficienr-
IL to show that all bills which are
considered political, or ''vote-getters,
will pass, no matter how objection
able. While the writer was in the
lobby of the senate certain bill was
up for third reading. and three sena-
tors took occasion to express them
selves privately concerning the mer-
its of the measure. Two of them said
they were very skeptical about the ad
visibility of passing such bill, while
another said he wished it was buried
| in the depths of oblivion. When roll
call followed each one of the three
voted aye and then gulped. This is
simply mentioned to show a sample
OF the legislation being enacted which
even the members % not want to
own. Such is the result of fusion.
|
The bill creating the greatest in
terest, both in and outside the legis-
lative body, is the revenue measure
1t is certainly a peawarmer. In the
first place it is well known that ad-
ditional revenue is required because
of the extravaganza of past fusion
legislatures, and the apparent inabil-
ity to draw a line between two eN-
tremes. Outside the cost of main
tanning two or three state institutions
the legitimate expenditures have not
increased, while the increased reve-
rue derived from the secretary of
states office has more than Offset the
state institutions referred to. There
was surplus under the Mcintyre
administration and only small short
age under the Adams regime, but un-
der Thomas. Notwithstanding the un-
precedented receipts from the secre-
tary of states Office, the deficit was
about two hundred thousand dollars.
To meet this shortage and provide a
large surplus for this and succeeding
legislative bodies to dispose of, it is
proposed to pass the most obnoxious
measure in the history of the state.
There are some features of the rev.
enue bill that are all right, but the
principal aim seems to be to raise
money, and it appears that it is i'm
material how this is accomplished.
Should the bill pass in its present
form it will impose a burden on few
people, while the great majority of
tax-dodgers will continue to crawl out
OF the hole. Compared with the war
tax imposed by the government, it is
Il holy fright. The government tax
mostly fell upon those who were able
to pay it and was not a burden on the
poor man, but if the state revenue bill
passes it will prove about as unjust
as the tax imposed on tea, which was
dumped into Boston harbor something
over one hundred years ago. There
is going to be bitter and stubborn
fight on the measure by many of the
leading Democrats in both the senate
and house, and the bill is liable to be
greatly mutilated before it reaches
the governors desk. The whole idea
seems to be the raising of money to
bay for extravaganza and furnish this
and future legislatures money to
blow in.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

One OF the most notable advances
Of the century Just past and one on
which there has been very little com
ment, In the decline In the prevalence
OF hard drinking among business men.
and. indeed, among people In general.
Half century ago the average man OF
sffairs. according To those who re
member those good old times" be
gun the morning with several eye
openers and repeated the prescrip-
ton more or less regularly all day
long. Whenever nm important busl-
ness matter came up for discussion
drinks were certain to be called for
and \ sideboard was an indlspensa-
ble piece OF Office furniture. Today.
however. Il IL certain that the man who
drinks during business hours Ia the
exception rather than the rule. There
may be Just mn much drinking after
In the early years of the century, al.
though that liz doubtful. but liquor as
a lubricant To business Is no longer
tolerated IN any business house.
Commercial travellers who used 10
get allowances for treating their pros.
pective customers are now prohibit
ed from drinking with the
men with whom they do business and
when you see u couple OF business
men standing at bar In the day.
time " IL generally the case that they
are going to luncheon and have con.
pie OF hours before them before they
tnkc up business again. The change
Of habit In this regard is not based
On sentimental or religious grounds to
any great extent, but is a cold, hard
business proposition. The increase
OF competition, the large game that
the successful business man must play
today. require the full use OF all his
faculties. and the man who would sue.
coed realizes that he cannot AFFORD to
take any chances with stimulauts,-
Buifalo Express.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11
rns OWNERS or PROSPECTS.

II any man Is entitled to credit AMI
reward for his labors. It is the pros
bector. who has braved the dangers
OF these mountains, suffered the hard.
ships OF camp life. while dclylng into
the granite walls In search OF lodes
bearing the precious metals.
In many instances he 10 man OF
broad education and perhaps has left
4 home of refinement or put aside his
profession. or sold out his business TO
prosecute his search for wealth stored
in natures vaelts. He has left be
hind him societies, pleasures. iifc's
adornments and all that contributes to
substantial happiness. And after
years OF toll and cruel exposure he
found claim In which he has faith
and hope, and no money with which
TO develop u mine.
The prospector IL entitled 10 consid-
GRAFTON from this standpoint and can
not be blamed II he asks good round
sum for his claim or group OF claims,
when the mine investor comes on the
ground.
But there liz another aide 10 this
subject which must be considered.
II In the side OF business. Very lit
tie sentiment at this day enters into
q business transaction. Men, bnsi-
ness men, buy what Is in sight or
what can be relied upon aR an out
come to an Investment OF capital
If camp is old enough to have al
ready proved the general character OF
ores produced. the veins In which they
are located. and the results of devel-
opment. prospect takes GA an al.
most definite value. II iictielons val
ues are asked It ia al once detected by
the expert and there is no sale,
There are thousands Of prospects i@
San Juan county that have values as.
certainabie by this method and many
Of them can be sold this season II the
owners do not get wild In their de
mands.
We can have great camp In which
millions will be invested In the devcl.
opment Of additional mines, producing
wealth for the world. II the owners
OF prospects viii observe aim.
pie business rules when selling Their
claims.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11
review of Durango. La Plata and ad-
joining counties.

The Sisters ball on st. Valentines
evening will be well worthy of patron
sge. The money is for the purpose
of extending succor 20 the unfortn-
rate. The hospital has never turn
ed anyone away. OF course, where
people are able to pay, 1t is no more
than right that they should do so, but
there are some with whom fortune
has not dealt kindly, and to such the
Sisters have been generous. The dan
cling public, should, therefore. patron
ize SO worthy an institution.
The snowslide five miles this side
of Silverton proves to have been a
bad one, as shovelers are still en-
gagged in digging passageway for
trains.
The freight bound for Silverton yes
terday only went as far as lockwood.
1t started out again this morning and
ran through to the slide, where trans
fer of passengers was made, and is ex-
pected to return at 4 o'clock this af-
ternoon. The outgoing Denver passen-
ger is slated to leave at 4:1O, hav-
ing been held to take on Silverton
passengers and mail.
The eastern train, which is forty
minutes late, will run through to the
slide and transfer this evening. Or
at least such was the intention at 3
o'clock this afternoon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

The rumor concerning new hotel
OF the first order. recently mentioned
In this department. has taken more
definite shape and, 1t is said. plans are
In preparation by firm of architects
Of Denver for the building. The build
Ing will be fourstory brick struc-
ture, 75xl00 feet. furnished with all
the latest appliances. such as elce-
trio lights. steam heat, elevator. etc.
In fact. II will surpass anything in
the entire southwest In the hotel line.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

at the capital II was not even warm
enough at. any time during the day
to melt snowflake on the pavement,
and 1t was necessary to bundle up In
wraps to keep from freezing. Du-
rangoitcs should be proud of their
climate.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

While In Denver the writer order
ed large number of half-tone cuts
for The Herald's souvenir edition to
be issueu in March 1t has been sew
cral years since Durango people have
had a publication to send east. The
Herald will supply the deficiency. 1t
will be compact, handsomely illus
trated, with complete synopsis and
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11
the benefit

The passenger from Silveiton due
ut 1880 is still at Silverton. On
reaching the suowshed few miles
this side OF Silverton the engineer
this morning discovered that a large
slide had come down and further pro.
gress was denied him. The train re-
tiuned to Silvcrton and force of
men was secured to remove the OBJ
struction. At 3 o'clock this afternoon
it was not expected the slide would
be shoyeled out before night.
The freight bound for Sllverton left
mt the usual hour this morning and
transfer was made at the slide.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Ex-Marshal Bennett is rejoicing
over the arrival of 9-pound boy at
his house.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Or. and Mrs. w. A. Sedwick return
cd from Denver yesterday afternoon
whittier they journeyed Sunday
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Akers of Flo
iida are in Durango today. Mrs. Ak
crs' mother left on the morning train
Tor Trinidad.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11
slLvERroN DOTS.

The preparatory work at the mines
controlled by Mr.. A, j, Vivian. on Sui.
tan. for the installing OF an electric
power plant to work the drills. etc, is
nearing the end. The buildings are
very near completion and the machin.
cry is nearly all in place. Within
two weeks everything viii he In opcrn
ton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

The Glider Kendriok smcltcr that
has been closed down for the past
ten days. will soon resume work
Word was received that the new ny
wheel was placed ON board the cars
at Denver last night The closing
down was caused by the breaking OF
the large flywheel while in operation,
Ore is piled up in grent quantities
ready for treatment and there will be
no cessation of work--baring arci-
dents-ior many months to come.
This smelter plant is a great boon TO
Silverton and San Juan county and
works a great saving to miners In the
treatment OF ores. II has been built
with special adaptation to the treat.
ment of ores OF this immediate sec
tion and has proved most satisfactory
to all Interested. II Is located con
venient to the city and furnishes EN-.
ployment to number of men and IL
the source OF great help in this way TO
the town.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Whenever Durango people are in
position to guarantee a permanent
income there is little question of Car
negie coming to the front with suf-
ficient sum to provide a suitable build
ing for our public library. Correspond
enoe has already demonstrated this
TACT. Further correspondence is use
less until our people fulfill the re-
uuirements. which can be obtained of
Mrs. d. w. Ritter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

George Allen came up from Farm
ington last night.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

At Hahn's, the jeweler, there are
some fine watches on exhibition. War
ranted twenty years, for $40. Or you
can have the watch and & $40 bill for
sf9.75.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Nothing new and nothing doing,
Nobody married or going a wooing;
few people i'll and nobody dead
My! It's hard way to earn daily
bread.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

The train from Denver left Alamo
sa on time but blowing snow on the
Conejos range impeded progress and
the train will arrive several hours
late.
SILVERToN. Colo. Feb. 7-tSpe-
cial to The Herald. )-The morning
train encountered a big snowslide five
miles out Of Silverton. The slide is
about l25 feet long and 20 feet deep.
II has been storming for the past "a
hours but the weather now gives in
oications of clearing.
1t is probable that the train will
leave about 6 O'Clock this evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Denver could not well have laid
claim to being n winter resort the
past week. II Durango should expc-
rience such disagreeable and cold
weather for the same length Of time
our people would no doubt feel like
moving out. During four days spent
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Mrs. Mershon and Misses Floy
Weaver and Agnes Bradley are plan
ming weeks pleasure trip to Den
yer. They expect to leave for tho
metropolis on Saturday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

A reform spasm has struck District
Attorney Samuel G. McMullen. OF
Grand Junction, and he has ordered
the gambling houses of Ouray to close
by the 18th OF this month. according
to a dispatch to the Denver Republic
an. AS Telluride is in the same jul
dicial district, it is probable the same
order will apply to that town. No
reason is given for the order.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Don't forget the meeting at the
court house on Monday evening, at
1880. All citizens, as well as mem
bers of the old board of trade, should
be present to take part in what is be
ing done for the good of the communi.
ty. This is for all of us.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Have you seen the Wedgewood chi
ma at Hahn's? There is a blue choco-
late pot that makes one envious, the
canoes are so clear. Then there are
scme of the quaintest tankards with
Inscriptions in German script. The
goods came from Baino & Dotter. >of
Limoges, Carlsbad and Steinshoenan
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Mrs Killian, who was said at one
time to have a show for recovery. is
gradually sinking under the complica-
tion of diseases with which she is af-
nicted. 1t is said there is no hope
now. Her condition changes little
although occasionally she seems to
be a tri1e stronger.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

The Semi Weekly Herald olrculates
in twice as many homes MS the week
ly edition of the morning paper.
Farmers are enabled to get the news
of Durango and the world generally
twice a week by taking The Herald.
1t means more work on our part, but
we believe in pleasing patrons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

The Illustrated edition of the Sill
yerton Standard viii be out the last
of this week. 1t Is going to be a fine
piece OF work and splendid adver-
tisement of San Juan county and the
southwest generally.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

From Fridays Daily.
OH the valentines that are goin
to various individuals, Won't the
be glad-or mad.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

T. J. Tarsney is in Denver-iiving
In hopes of the Legislature coming to
his aid. But this is rather doubtful.
Tom has lost his pull and 1t is people
with pulls who get in their work
these days. A few hundred dollars
would come in mighty handy to the
old man at this time, as he is not
overly flush and his eyesight is grow
Ing worse each year. l. being al
most impossible for him to recognize
the closest friends except by voice.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Rural free delivery will be provic
ed the people of San Miguel count
commencing Jan. /. 1902.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

County Commissioner Nick Cooke
expects TO journey to Denver tomor.
row or next day to see how his son
Frank is getting along. He will also
attend to business matters and enjoy
a rest for a few days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Don't forget about the opera PA
tienoe." The ladies' are beginning to
practice steps. as well as their vocal
organs. The men aren't slighted, Ell
ther. They have to exert themselves
likewise.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

The Herald win save La Plata coun-
ty about one thousand dollars on one
job this year, not to mention the
good II will accomplish In causing a
general pruning In all directions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Some of the younger crowd went
sleighrding last evening. Miss Car
lille chaperoned the crowd.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

At the G. A. r. celebration 10 be
held at Woodmen hall on next Tues
day. the Patience" chorus is going
to sing
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Lincoln's birthday is near at hand
next Tuesday, and the public schools
viii observe the occasion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

II lie to be hoped that none Of the
people who will be called upon TO in
vest money In proposed enterprises
Will run across back numbers of the
morning sheet. especially the one
where it advised people to keep their
money and not invest 1t. OF course
this was said simply as spite work.
but those not familiar with backcap'
ping methods might think it rather
strange
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Three accidents were recorded at
the SmugglerU Union mine near Tellli-
ride Sunday. Men will be laid mp for
several weeks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11
From Thursdays Daily.

or course we all like sugar, but
most OF US prefer the beet article.
Dengerites .'iynys have a good
word for the San Juan and It's metrop-
olls--Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Gus Roberts is making up ship
mont of $500 worth of Navajo blank
cts today. They VIII be sent to Man
itou.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Some people are too awfully
smart The Herald ordered a case
OF 61a inch envelopes and 10000 ad-
ditional in assorted sizes-10, II and
IL inches. Opposition shop is green
with envy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

There are In the neighborhood of
200 eases of smallpox at Florence.
II Ia OF a very mild type and the poo.
PIE OF the town pay little attention
lie TO go block without running
across a yellow flag, no attempt hav-
ing been made to remove from the
town limits those attacked.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Mrs. J. H. Cornell and children ar
rived last evening, joining husband
and father at this point, who is d. G
Il. G. operator at the depot.
Editor klinger came in from Den
'ver last evening en- route to Silver
ton. He has been in Denver the last
two weeks. Says it's good town
for the push"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

A private dancing class conducted
by George Moher has Just been or.
sanized. The class met last night Mt
the Vendome.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

The Del Norte Prospector started
ON its 2Sth year last Saturday The
Prospector is the oldest publication
In the san Juan. For many years Del
Nortc was looked upon as the gate
way to the San Juan. II was the
stopping point for the early pioneers
and the Prospeotor enjoys "A warm
spot in the hearts of all old San Juan
ers, May Il continue to prosper.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Chief Galbreath said this morning
that the arrangements for the fire.
mons bali were progressing smoothly
The committees are selling lots OF
tickets. II is the intention to make
the occasion even superior to those OF
preceding years. Washington's
Birthday. at the Vendomc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

Denver Is making every effort tC
get Teddy to stop over one day ant
entertain them with a speech. There
is little prospect of him doing so
however.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

There is considerable snow ON th'
Conejos range and a heavy wind Il
apt 10 MI in the cuts at any TIM
and delay traiiic for few hours. o
perhaps n day or so.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-09-04
THE PRESS FEEDERS TROUBLES.
Only One Government Printing Office
EmpIOye without a Union Card.

The contest between the union and nom
union press feeders employed at the Gov
eminent Printing Office. which has been
going on for more than a year, has ended
in victory for the Press Feeders Union
with the exception of one woman, all are
ROW members of the union. This woman.
IT is expected. will fail into line today.
At the recent convention OF the Press
mems and Assistants Union Of North
America. an organization with A member
ship of about 25,GoD a resolution was pass
ed 90 the eject that all feeders employed
by the Government be required 20 hold
union cards by September l. This step
was considered necessary because of the
determined stand taken by the non-union
women employed at the Government
Printing Office. who resisted the efforts
Of the Organization TO force them into the
union.
Later, in accordance with this resoIu-
ton, the prCssmen employed by the Gov
eminent met and decided that after Sep
tcmber l they would refuse 70 work with
the nOn-union feeders.
II looked for a time as if even this
drastic measure would fail to accomplish
the desired end. A number of women de
ciaTed that they would never yield. con-
tending that they secured their place un-
der the Civil Service law, and that that
law would not permit harm to come to
them through the antagonism Of labor
organization to which they did not want
to belong
One by one. however. the nOn-uniOn
women began TO join the union, until only
two had not applied for cards. Those two
held out until last Saturday night Sun
day was the 1st day Of September. the
date set for the enforcement Of the ulti-
matum by the national organization Of
pressmen. and Monday was Labor Day.
so that the intention Of these two women
could not be learned until yesterday
one Of them. who is said To be employed
in the Navy Department branch Of the
Government Printing Office. was on hand
promptly yesterday morning When she
made her appearance the preSsmaa she
assists asked her n she had a union card
She said she had not
She was then informed that unless she
made application for membership at once.
she could not, or the prcssmen would not
work. This had the desired effect.
The woman who is still out is employed
in the press room Of the job department
Of the Government Printing Office She
did not appear for work yesterday. 1t is
yield to the unions demand she will give
up her situation.
II is not thought possible that she will
be allowed TO precipitate strike. which.
II Is said. would follow If the head Of the
big printing office should uphold her.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-09-04
The FINANCIAL OUTLOOK.
Stock Market Interest CentriHg on
the Chance of Tight Money.
Irregular Fluctuations in Prices
During the Morning HOurs-AD-
PnrentIy Less Liquidation Than
Nesterdny-NO Important Declines.

NEW YORK. Sept 4-Notwithstanding
the reIctionary tendency shown in the
market yesterday London again furnish
ed "A materially higher range OF prices for
American stocks. that quarter Of the mar
ket there being described as active and
fairly bUoyant
Foreign houses continued buyers OF the
( international listed stocks in this market
upon the opening Of business Little
change was noted in the several features
of the situation at large. Interest again
centred largely upon the monetary situa-
ton as il seemed to be the general opin-
ion that the banks would be forced 10 cur
tail advances to Wall Street borrowers. in
order to fortify themselves against the
heavy drain of the West in connection
with the movement OF the crops
There did not appear to be such general
| liquidation at the opening as was noted
! in Yesterdays dealings, but the trading
still was characterized by irregular and
uncertain movements. Active features
We're St. Paul, the Erie issues, Southern
Railway. the AtChiSon. and Missouri Pr
cifc, most Of which held their own well
compared with yesterdays final quota
lions. Some other stocks showed small
advances and there were no important de-
ClineS