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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

New York city will not only accept
Andrew Carnegie's offer of IS 200, 900
for the erection of sixty-flve branch
library buildings, but the city coun-
ci. has already taken the preliminary
steps towards erecting Carnegie
statue and boom lor Mr.. Carnegie
for mayor of Greater New York has
been launched. Several sites for the
proposed library buildings have been
rendered and it will not be surprising
II they are all given by public spir-
tied citizens. This will make the
cost to the city of carrying out Mr..
Carnegie's plans comparatively little.
and from the enthusiasm at present
manifested the project will go for.
ward with rush.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

2 he spring campaign in Kansas is
CUTE interesting In many towns and
ti,ics. Al Wichita there are three
tcl-ets in the field--Republcan Pro.
libibtion and Citizens. The Citizens
i,sket is in favor OF allowing Joints
10 operate. while the Republican nom.
.eis are non-committal.. Wichita
As been a wide-open town and been
lse-tly benefited at the expense OF
i,y towns" and It is said that the
collar will cut nn important figure
g. rext Tuesdays election.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Canada is a little bit ahead of the
United States in one particular-it
having found effective means of deal
ing with trusts. Our traiff laws"
says VIM. Mulock. provide a ready
and effective cure for the appetite of
manufacturing concerns, individual or
corporate. Wherever they produce
commodity and try to encroach on the
general good of the community by
throttling trade or manipulating the
prices, the Dominion cabinet has the
authority Immediately to place that
commodity on the free list. This
has acted as a powerful deterrent in
the past and would be unhesitating-
ly invoked in the future"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Mrs. Nation lis looked upon as "a
foad one" In Kansas. Al the same
Hiac her crusade has resulted in clos.
Ing many joints" in small towns.
while in larger places greater sccre-
" has been thrown around those en-.
RACED In the business.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

II was ex-President Harrison's opin-
ion that IA corporation should not be
mitted to do business In any state
iless 1t carries on its principal busi
) ats in the state where II is organized
I'd Is an actual and bona fide corpo.
}; tlon OF that state. not only in law
-, In fact" And In the adoption
6 this principle would be found a pret-
~ effectual remedy for the trust evil
hat, for instance. would the New
Jersey Incorporated concerns do II
ihcy had TO confine their business to
thst state! They simply couldn't
exist.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
A Humane SUGGESTION.

Miss Eastley (at the round-up)-
Good gracious! think branding
those poor dumb creatures is barbar-
ously cruel"
The cowboy lin surprise)
Ma'am. how are we goin' to mark 'em
without brandin'?"
Miss Eastley-"Couldn't the ranches
adopt colors, like the colleges, and
attach ribbons to the cows horns?'
Puck
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
Dreams Realized.

The two graybeards met again for
the first time in years.
Remember said one, your am
bitions when young to live the life of
a hermit?"
Well said the other, 81 am not far
from it. My wife is member of
half dozen woman's clubs. ."-Indi-
annapolis Press.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Eastern Democracy is considerably
alarmed over Bryan's apparent deter
nina,ion TO seek the presidential nom
alton -four years hence. Should
Tie Nebraskan enter the race II viii
to interoating 10 know upon what
platform he viii run. To bo consist
cet with the past II mus, be made up
AZ new issues,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Under Scranton's new second class
city arrangement saloon keepers will
have 10 pay 81 900 for their license.
This may be more effective In driv.
i.g them out of business than oven
q prohibitory law nigh, be Surely
tsne of the small houses cannot
ltald anything like that
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Isn't II about time the powers set.
tied down and disposcd OF the Chit
nese problemY II has been drag
sing along to the detrimcnt OF peace
and good viii for all concerned.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

u must be gnll and wormwood to
frssn TO note the rapid paciication OF
iilipinos since the election. Iudg
inR from his policy last ftli and the
tttnranccs OF some OF hls organs II,
would be source of satisfaction were
ear boys being ambushed and shot
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

II IL again rumorcd that President
Kruger may yisit America. The
sooner the former ruler counsels tho
surrender OF the Beers the better II
viii be Tor all concerned. There can
be but one result
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Democratic papers are very much
disturbed over the presidential ap
pointments On the st. Louis cxposi.
tiou commission II is too bad Mr.
Bryan was not consulted
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Bryan continues TO make II inter
ssting for the Democrats OF st Louis
who corrupted the ballot box TO give
him majority. And thus the brecch
widcna.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
Trousers for a Lesiess Man.

Il have an aunt, a dear old soul. who
does the most remarkable things in
the name of charity" said Philadel-
phian. She always has some starv-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

The legislative session In drawing
to a cionc and many are wondering
what there IL 10 show for an erpcndI
tuie Of at least 100000 for members
and employees.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Billiards. In the northern statca and
cyclones In the south make the aver
age Durangoite content to dwell
where he is.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

There in less interest manifested
IN the presen, municipal election than
for many years. II may warm up
by the last OF the week
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

The water question is one that will
not down. The bonds may be 6efea,.
ed next Tuesday. but the time Is not
far distant when Durango will be
forced to act. and then II will be
much more expensive than now.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Kansas city is now in the throos
OF a vice crusade. The devil Is sure.
iy leading the people OF the eoun-
try merry chase.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

There win be no weeping or lamen-
tiaton when the present legislature
adiourns providing the governor does
not call an extra session.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

1t is only necessary to take spin
around the country to convince any
one of the superiority OF Colorado
weather.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
Washington newspaper

:poudcnts, knowing that senator VOL
oft is always an interesting theme
iaake II point TO connect his name
with oabipei appointment about ov-
cry ten days OF two weeks
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Ouray is reported to be suffering
from an epidemic Of pneumonia. Min
era appear TO be the ones principally
affected.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

II begins TO look as II Carnegie
meant what he said--that he did not
want to die rich.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Conditions are ripe for great ad-
vancemcnt throughout this section
tiiis season.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Hardly day passes that bands OF
FiIipinos do not surrender. They
are tired of following lost cause.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

enns bill will probably be disposed of
ana tbs Meter settled as to whether
Vlv a.sSts~fs vi tEs State will be the
equalixing board or the law remain
as at present
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28
DR. Mclean WIN msks tbs sity ar
ntis presiding ctkcsE

TIE Chinese puzzle may ho solved
by the close of the present century.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

The Denver gang, headed by Tom
Patterson. should be sauelched. and
this spring is an opportune time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

The Nathan Shoe L Clothing Co.
nrs daily In receipt OF the latest In
mems suits, furnishing goods. hats.
shoes. etc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

The little aon Of Charles Airy, who
Is stopping with his grandfather, fell
on from a fence this morning aid
broke his arm
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Chas v. Stafford, county clerk Of
San Juan county. N. NJ. returned to
Aztec on Saturday evening from Santa
Fc, where he has been In attendance
upon the legislature.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Eastern train one hour and thirty
minutes late.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

While absent In the east Morris
stsin bought a. extensive iins Of
fashionable and spts-dsts xSc1s
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Mrs. T., L. Howard, recently from
Pueblo. has leased the Windsor hotel,
and about April | will commence to
give regular meals. Mrs. HowarI
has been In the business for numpor
Der OF years and Is ready to give tho
public the benefit OF her experience In
providing board and lodging. Those
desiring good accommodations should
call
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

vice make sp eciaity Of saw-mill
Tofk- II ie the katsatisu of the fru,
u t-rn CIT no nc. Il rbst Is Est strl.t-
iy hrst-class. A proof OF the quail.
ny OF their labor may be readily OBJ
tained by giving the firm a trial
John X. Ball. practical machinist
and Inventor. 10 In charge Of the
shop. while Herman Hanno holds
down the business end OF the concern.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Job printing in all lines. Bes, stock
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

The case of William Jones, wanted
on charge of incendiarism preferred
by Mrs. Beatty OF the Eastern hotel.
was dismissed. the charges being
withdrawn for lack of proof. Jones
was then arraigned in the police court
on the charge of drunkenness and dis
orderly conduct. He pied guilty and
was fined $32. including costs. In
default of payment he was sent to
jail.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Miss Fanny DE La vergne. who has
been absent some months visiting
friends in the south and east will
accompany T., o. Price to Durango on
his return.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

NJ. A. Hahn has pianos and organs
which. with freight added, are sold at
eastern prices. Call and see him.
You will have the advantage OF full
line Of instruments to choose from.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

A. Il. Lewis returned from Denver
last evening. where he put in a week
hobnobbing with members OF the as
sembly and other Colorado friends at
the capital.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Won't II be delightful to have band
music again this summer? We
have them. DO your part by helping
the good cause along, You're not
asked for n contribution-you'l get
the worth OF your money. Buy a
uoke, to the entertainment Friday
night.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

@. W. Spencer is in from the Flo
rida.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

From Wednesdays Daily.
G. p. Chandler went to Denver this
morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Last evening nt the close of the reg
nlar meeting of the knights OF Pyth
ihs the Rathbone Sisters, who had
meantime gathered In the kitchen of
their spacious quarters. invited the
Knights to u bountiful repast About
~ were present, there being n mum
her OF invited guests. After refresh.
ments music and singing and dane.
Ing were indulged In til midnight.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

J. W. McCaw of the Upper Animas
is In town.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

The Telluride Journal says John
Barleycorn Is responsible for many
cases of pneumonia and finally death
that those who drink the beverage
to cure bad colds simply aggravate
the disease
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Henry Baldwin came up from Jew
EFT last evening with two wagon loads
OF Navajo blankets. the biggest ship
ment there has been for the past two
months.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

7. c. Craden came In yesterday
from the mill.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

W. T. Kinney came in from Denver
last evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

+. r. Graham and daughter. Miss
Mary. came in on last evenings train
Mr. Graham found Mrs. Graham s
health much improved. Miss Mary
spent some time very pleasantly with
Miss Nettie Schiller In Denver
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

The people OF the state OF Colorado
Va. Charles Casad, charged with
keeping II saloon open on Sundays
and after midnight. is on trial today.
The Jury has been empnneied and wit
nesscs for the prosecution heard. As
we go to press taking OF testimony Is
still on.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Vacant houses seem to be getting
scarccr Two or three applications
are being made before the occupant
in ready to move Speaks we'll for
the times. Reports from Silverton
are to the effect that there isn't even
a tent to he had, People in that city
look for a big time this summer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Mrs. F. M. Cox left this morning
for silverton. where she joins her hus-
band.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Geo. N. Raymond returned last even
Ing after two weeks jaunt through
middle and southern states.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

George Logan returned from DEN
yer last evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Shorty" Bridgman departed east
this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Joe Dale came up from the La Pla.
ia last night.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Mr., and Mrs. Robert Hines return
ed to Sllverton last evening after a
lengthy eastern visit, Mrs. Hines hay
ing been gone since last summer
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

SherifY Mccartney left this morn
Ing for Canon City. where he accompa-
MES. George Rudy. who vas given a
ten year sentence by Judge Russell.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Yesterday afternoon Judge Pike per
formed the ceremony which made
Mr., knsper Schaeferhoff and Mrs
Elizabeth Skersies man and wife
Both contracting parties are residents
Of Durango. Congratulations.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

George Weaver returned from Den
yer last evening, whittier he journeyed
last Thursday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

The Baptist building fund has at
tanned &i.755. the citizens list being
H,7b250. Mr. sarber leaves for the
east on Friday morning. He hopes
to see the fund reach 5000 before he
goes
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Bert Biggs. the poultry fancier. is
exhibiting some fine pictures OF Ply
mouth Rock fowls, Took the pic
lures himself
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Tickets for The Spy OF Gcttys-
burg are going rapidly. From pres
ent indications there vii he crowd.
ed house. Better get your seats re
seryed--you don't want to miss IT,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

The arm OF Ball a Hanno have now
received the last installment of their
machinery and are ready for bust
ness. They have the largest pieces
as well as the latest improved ma.
chinery to be found in south western
Colorado A new planer weighing
over six tons. and lathe considern-
bly, over four tons, as well as drill
press that has some OF the newest
and latest wrinkles. are some OF the
last additions to their stock. The
machinery is operated by means OF
electricity. which In case OF n break
down Will enable the Arm to be ready
to make repairs at shortest notice.
Ball a Hanno are now prepared to do
all kinds OF work along the line Of
making and repairing milling and
mining machinery. They will like
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28


Last evening Mrs. DIR. McEwen en-
tertained the Round Dozen club at
her home in North Durango. Cards
formed the principal attraction OF the
evening. although other games were
provided for those members not car
ins TO indulge In cards. After re-
freshments were served. which were
especially dainty. individual members
OF the club entertained the company
with musical selections beautifully
rendered. The guests departed at
a late hour.
Col Il. o, Price took the morning
train for Denver. where he goes to
attend meeting of the assessors of
the state. Every county will prob
ably be represented. The new law
which compels assessments to b.
made at full cash valuation will be
discussed. and an endeayor made to
arrive at a uniform rate on live stock
and merchandise. Col. Price holds
that fat steer is worth IS more In
Arapahoe county than In La Plata,
the difference being in the cost to get
the La Plata steer to market. This
Is logical and should hold. While
the assessors are in session the rev.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

o. A. Dalton a Co of Salt Lake City
have bought out the South Durango
grocery and meat market. formerly
conducted by Alex. Waller. IL. A.
kight has been placed in charge OF
the block. The new firm has plenty
OF capital with which TO carry on bus,
mess and keep trade up to the past
standard of excellence. The Herald
Ia glad to welcome them to Durango
business circles. Mr.. Wahler viii
take a much needed rest for year
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Miss Lucille Prosscr. who has been
down from Silvcrton visiting Miss
Mary Sites, returned home yesterday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

George Rudy, the murderer OF Fred
fioueft, was sentenced to the penitcn.
uary for term OF not less than ten
years, or to exceed fourteen. I'm.
dor the new law these indeterminate
sentences may be imposed. The
prisoner must serve ten years but
Mt the end OF that time may be let
out on parole for good behaviour
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Dr. RAIDER. who has just returned
from San Juan county. New Mexico.
has decided to remain in Durango.
His office will be the first room up
stairs over Richey Bros. store. The
doctors old friends are glad to well
come him back.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Mrs. A. l.. Richey. who went to Den
yer yesterday. expects to be absent
SIX months, spending most of the time
with friends in Dubuque, Iowa
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

c. Il, Tiffany, jr., returned from
Denver last evening. having only
spent twelve hours in the metropolis.
But George can see more and do
more business in that time than many
can In week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

w n. Moore and VIII Galbreath
went duck-hunting yesterday after
noon at Chapman's lake, They had
very good sport. securing some fne
onnvasbacks MS well as an animal
they hayc not yet classified.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

Those who have seen THE Spy of
Gettysburg say 1t is very taking
play, giving plenty of opportunity for
dramatic situations as well AS com.
edy. A great deaf OF study has
been devoted to these especial points
In the play both by mersers OF the
caste and those In c.arge. Don't
walt too long befo.e purchasing a
ticket.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-28

On Thursday. April II. the Ladies'
OF Woodcraft VIII give an entertain.
mcnt In Vendome hall An interest
Ing and enjoyable program VIII be
presented. Elegant refreshments will
he served. Those fortunate enough
to receive an invitation are to be
congratulated
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-07-12

Aheo smith Had Experience With
Them in Vermont.

4
Fleasantdale Orchard, July S.-Editor
gazette: | would supplement YOUR re-.
MARKS IN your last issue in regard to the
canadian thistle. | was born and raised
10 the state OF Vermont and am ac-
qualnted with the Canada thistle. II
can De Kept IN check by moving it at
the right time, but not entirely eradi-
Gated: thorough application of salt
anu Kerosene is the only thing | ever
heard OF killing out a patch, except.
perhaps, mulching, so as to smother it.
ana The best thing for the county that
Tue commissioners could do would be to
nave the patch you speak of thus
treated, or employ a man to see that
tney are destroyed and no seed allowed
10 escape and settle; for, if only moved,
much OF the blossom would likely ma
lure seed and fly away in the wind and
plant themselves.
lt may be costly to eradicate them,
put 1t will be more costly not to.
know OF no very noxiOus weeds that are
haClve OF this country, except q va
rely OF thistle that | have noticed SINH
lar TO the Canada thistle, but not as
oau. But we have several others i'm
ported that are gaining fOothOld that
VIII ere long prove e nuisance to farmers
VINO wish to see their farms look clean
and nice.
have spent much labor in trying to
destroy thistles (native) and some other
weeds that have been imported and have
evidently been allowed to plant them
selves on my land, and | consider it
labor we'll spent. 1t pays to keep weeds
from going to seed in fields and pastures.
THEO. SMITH.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-07-12
A. o. VI. w. Installation.

The new officers of Colfax Lodge No.
IA, A. 0. y. W., were installed Tuesday
night by District Deputy R. 2. Hill The
installation was followed with a smoker,
which was pleasant social affair. Fol
lowing are the officers: Past master
workman, Chas. Platt; master, 2. B.
Stravens; foreman, G. NJ. Lommasson;
0verseer, Frank PooIey; recorder, Chaa.
b. Davis; financier, |. B. Doolittle; re-
eeiver, A. W. Mechling; guide, A. W
Ward; inside Waterman, c. E. Taft; out
side Waterman, G. F. Stuart.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-07-12
BIOOded Stock Imported.

The Pullman Tribune SAYS: Prof.
Elliott, who went east about six weeks
ago to purchase blooded stock for the
college farm, returned Monday with 16
head Of cattle, nine sheep and eight hogs.
Only six head of the cattle, however, are
for the college; the remaining ten were
purchased for farmers at Pomeroy, Lew
iston, issaquah and Pullman. All the
cattle are Thoroughbred pedigreed stock.
Part Of the sheep and hogs were for
TheO. Reed OF Moscow. The college farm
will be repIenished with three horned
Dorset sheep, said to be one of the best
mutton breeds known. Different breeds
of swine were also purchased for the
farm. The stock was purchased in
southern Iowa, northern Missouri, east
ern Illinois, Ohio and Indiana.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-07-12
JOHN r. CORNER.
CANUTT Il CARTER.
IMPLEMENT co.
C. b. CARTER.

carry full line OF Osborne and Plano Harvesting Machinery
@ All parties desiring repairs in these lines will please
report early to avoid trouble in getting the parts wanted
The Weber Mountain Wagons, Trucks and Half Trucks
are built especially for this section of the country and arc
second 70 none fine assortment of Road Wagons Top
ugges and Hacks always hand. Also Sprngtooth Har
rows AJAX HarroWs New Deal Gangs, Eli Gangs Walking
Flows Cuvaors and the best Header and Binder Draner
ever sold IN Cofax We also agents for the Russell
oeParators and Engines and the Columbia
cANUTT & CARTER IMPLEMENT co.
On Main Street. Opposite Gazette Office
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-07-12
1t DazzIes the World.

No discovery in medicine has ever
created one quarter OF the excitement
that has been caused by DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. It's severest
tests have been on hopeless victims OF
Consumption, Pneumonia, Hemorrhage,
Pleurisy and Bronchitis, thousands oil
whom it has restored to perfect health
For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Group, Hay
Fever, Hoarseness and Whooping Cough
it is the quickest, surest cure in the
world. 1t is sold by The Elk Drug Store
F. j. Stone, Prop, who guarantee salts
faction or refund money. Large bottles
SOC and $10O. Trial bottles free.
81. w. Corr, FIRE INSURANCE.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-07-12
A Good Thing.

German Syrup is the special prescrip-
ton of Dr. A. Boschee, celebrated Ger
man Physician, and is acknowledged to
be one of the most fortunate discoveries
in Medicine. 1t quickly cures Coughs,
Colds and all Lung troubles of the Sc
verest nature, removing, as it does. the
cause of the affection and leaving the
parts in strong and healthy condition.
1t is not an experimental medicine, but
has stood the test of years, giving salts
faction in every case, which it's rapidly
increasing sale every season confirms.
Two million bottles sold annually.
Boschee's German Syrup was introduced
in the United States in 1868, and is now
sold in every town and village in the
civilized world. Three doses will relieve
any ordinary cough. Price rs cts. Get
Green's Prize Almanac. Colfax Drug
Store