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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11
THE INDEPENDENT VOTER.

There is much credit due the indie.
pendent voter The Herald Is OF the
opinion that without this class public
interests would not be 80 well pro
tected. It is to the independent vote
the Republicans OF La Plata county
owe their election Tuesday The
Democrats. owing to the silver propo-
sition. have been laboring under the
Impression they were securely in
trenched. and no matter what the pol
icy Of their officials. voters would
bllndly vote the ticket Such condi-
tIons exist for a time. arG occasio'.-
ally 1t seems that voters are blind
long period, but Just a. lore as night
aud day there Is bound to be an awak
ening, and when 1t comes there is go
ing to be change. This was cvi-
denced In New York. For seventeen
years the Tammany tiger has dehed
public opinion. until at last corriip
tion and favoritism reigned supreme.
Finally Moses was found to lead
and the overthrow was complete
For some years. but more especially
The past two, the board OF county
commissioners and the past year the
county treasurer. OF La Plata county
dcfed public opinion. resting secure
In the belief that the county was SAFE
Iy Democratic and the party would lie
upheld. no matter what the policy.
We all know the result The indie
pendent voter came To the rescue and
placed q veto on the manner pubic
business has been attended to. The
majority OF the late Democratic can
diiat.s were the Victims Of tayorit-
Ism shown by the present oard Of
Democratic commissioners AMI the
treasurer. The first named paid out
the county funds without warrant Of
law and entered into an Illegal agree
ment as WAS afterwards admltte /,
Irsi 10 favor the few at the expense
Of the many. The treasurer In one
instance allowed political iavorlte
TO escape two years taxation amount
Ing to $3.50. This policy OF the com.
mlsstoners and the treasurer became
well known to the voters. and they
| awoke from the iethargy which was
supposed TO prevail and changed the
order OF things. And this IL proper.
The same policy should pre- 'ail when
Republicans become direllct iu lubiic
duty The Herald. In this cnnnec-
| Ion voices the sentiment of the pee
Pile when we state that II was not en-
tlreiy the popularity OF the Ra.,uolic-
| an nominees that won success but
the nnpopnlarity of Democratic Eov-
ernment Their election carries with
II lcsson-they must do their duty
as public officials or they. or rather
| the party nominees. two ar three yeart
hence. win meet the same Find OF
| treatment DO not regard office as
u puplic snap. but one wherein you
| can serve the people well and honest
| ly. and by so doing you honor your
selves and the party which selocred
you. Display no favoritism. Use
every one the same. always looking TO
the interests OF the people as n whole.
by 80 doing you Will perpetuate Re
| publican rule In la Plata county.
Fall down. and Democrats viii come
to the front. just as sure as election
day rolls around.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

The next general political house
cleaning will take place In the city
of Durango. The handwn'Ing is or
the wall The taSpaying public has
become aroused Favoritism and
little regard for economy is doing the
business, This was evidenced las,
spring when the same kind OF game
was attempted as was worked on the
county, In one direction The Herald
succeeded N stopping steal. but
THAT ORDER will always remain as
u reminder of the attempt There
must be no fayoritism. Those in
charge OF city AFFAIRS should profit by
Tuesdays result. The Herald is for
honest and economical government.
This must ensue n we are to prcs-
per II is high taxes that keeps poo.
pie from building houses In Durango.
Give us low taxation and several hun
dred cottages will spring up like mag
ic. Cast favoritism TO the winds.
Cut down expenses. Buy supplies
where they can be obtained the cheap
est. and note the improved conditions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11
Minority REPRESENTATION

Minority representation on the
board OF commissioners. This is
what the voters said they wanted
and they are going to have H. The
Herald has especially championed
the cause of Mr.. Schroeder and we
are confident he will not betray the
trust imposed. so far as The Herald
liz concerned we will not ask him for
official fayors at the cost Of tarpay'
crs and II any one else should do so
they should be refused. We believe
Mr., Schroeder win take up tho study
u the requirements OF tho
county and work to the end of ac-
complaining reforms In many ways,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

King Oscar spent his usual sum
mer vacation ON the west coast. most.
ly at Marstrand. There he feels at
home. meets old friends and forms
new acquaintances. among them
many Americans. He recently pad
a three days visit to Gothenburg. in
spected the work done on the new
fort and the new auays and made
a trip to II place called Jonsered
where a new electric power plant Is
under construction.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Bishop Potter was asked recently
what he thought OF women suffrage
and II is reported that he made the
diplomatic reply: My dear
madame. have gotten away beyond
terms with the sex that I can OBJ
tain" This recalls the saying Of
William T. Evarts when asked by a
lady II he did not think that woman
was the best Judge OF woman. He
replied. Not only the best judge,
madame. but the best eexecutioner,'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

ID. c. Coates. lieutenant governor.
made trip to Telluride to make n
political address the night before
election In the hope OF influencing the
result. Just AZ though the voters of
San Miguel county were no better
Judges AN TO requirements In that
,ounty than the more or less distin
guishcd lieutenant governor. And
from the result It would appear that
Mr. Coates was given IA left.handed
slap,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

The hrst harvest of the new cen
tury in Scotland has now been safe
ly garnered. II is one of the host for
many years though in some districts
where the soil is light the straw was
short on account OF the drought.
The hay crop is short In bulk. but
turnips and potatoes Were never bet
Ter. Beef and mutton ARE keeping
well up In price, Al present there
Is an agitation among the farmers N
some districts OF Scotland to get tho
regulations against the importations
of Canadian store cattle repealed but
Il liz not likely to be successful.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Miss Young desires The Herald to
express her heartfelt thanks To the
men and women voters OF La Plata
county who turned out and gave her
such n rousing vote Tuesday. She
appreciates the work Of friends In
her behalf and In time will be able
to thank one and all In person for
their kindly assistance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

The voters OF Denver should have
resented the bringing OF an outside
man To make a speech the closing
night OF the campaign. What has
national politics to do with n local
election? The Herald liz fully con
vinced that voters OF La Plata coun-
w have made up their minds to vote
FOR selfinterest instead OF for some
one In Nebraska or Ohio.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

We are confident that Hopkins will
fulnll every pledge made for him.
The Herald viii insist that he play
no favoritee and that he do his duty
In every particular. That he will do
this no one doubts Az he Is man OF
character and honest convictions
and will adhere to same.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Mr.. Schroeder may not be able to
cut down expenses and reduce tax
alton xs he will be in the minority,
but he will make q vigorous kick
against anything sayoring OF favorit
ism In county AFFAIRS
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Fulfilling every pledge and duty to
he public is what retains the Popu-
lists OF Dolores county In ONCE. This
shows that men are honorcd largely
for their allegiance to the public wei
fare instead Of party,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

OF course The Herald feels elated
over the result For the past year
we have been pounding into voters
the necessity OF eieating men TO of
nee who win attend To their official
duties without fear or fnvoritism.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

In the landslide that overlook Tam
many Hall Tuesday The Herald Is
sorry that the same fate did not over
take the Republican ring Ia Phila'
delpbia We are for Republican rule
but moi where corruption exists as
no doubt is the ease In the city Of
urotherly Love
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

The council met in regular month
ly session last night with Mayor Wall
in the chair, and Aldermen Wood,
Darlington, Buskirk. Rivers, Mcclure
and Skoog present, with Clerk Moore
handling the records. The minutes
of previous meeting were approved.
Liquor licenses were then granted
George Dick. Needham Link and
l.. A. Swanson.
The monthly reports OF officers fol-
lowed. City treasurer showed bal
ance of 81. 3.S6535 on hand. City mar
shal reported 81 arrests. l6 of which
were committed to jail. had sen
tence suspended and left the city.
and two boys were reprimanded and
Five paid fines amount
ing to Sc; 23 games $l1500; 22 In
mates $1,000. making n total of
$4,000 for the month. City attor-
ney's and police magistrates reports
coincided with the above.
Superintendent of the water works
collected and turned In s41S13.
City clerk collected and turned over
sTl2.50.
Ordinance No. 3S2, fixing the annu-
al frontage tax for 1901, was intro
duced and read by Alderman Rivers.
The following bills were then al
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Joseph o. Smith made great run.
Past experience In the sherina Office
viii enable him to handle the ONCE
with credit to himself and those who
elected him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

The Kansas farmer who wanted 10
christen his son Czolgosz should be
required to change his own name to
that Of the assassin, instead OF having
II imposed upon u helpless child.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11
From Fridays Daily.
The east bound train was light tn,
morning

IRON Fridays Daily.
The east bound train was light tn g,
morning.
Cole Lydon was among the arrivalN
lastevening.
The street sprinkler was doing bus
mess again today.
Rathbone Sisters enjoyed a social
evening last night.
Chris Doud returned to Silvertor
yesterday afternoon.
1t was tie between Hampton, Pa,
and Schroeder on the florida,
Sam Hood was in from the Florida
today. Just for information concern
ing election.
The country will now settle down
to business for few months until
the next campaign.
Returns from all over ,he state in
dicate revolt against fusion methods
will win out next year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Republicans Of la Plata county
must show by their good works that
they are deserving Of the confidence
bestowed upon Tuesday by the vot
ers' Those elected must make up
their minds to serve the people In
stead Of party and political favorites.
He who serves the county best serves
his friends best a. NO true friend will
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

The overthrow of Tammany wns
complete. And there will be n com
plcfc turning out OF thieves and thugs
who have had their way In places of
public trust the past fifteen years.
The people will be the gamers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Tho election of Patterson treas.
urer In u rebaks to favoritism thai
has prevailed In the treNsurer's ONCE
the past year. Mr.. Balstsr. therefore,
had better hurry up aud collect those
back taxes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

II will no doubt be three years the
oflicials elected Tuesday viii be call.
I'd upon to servs. AZ tho consutu'
tional amendment providing for bi.
snnial elections will no doubt carry
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Why ir Il that some officials con.
Gider once as a snap TO fatten their
own pockctbooks at the expense of the
people, Why not be satisfied with
good thing without rubbing It In? ?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

About SSUU OF Ihe aDOVe aWOUaI
was for labor and material.
The question of purchasing new
machinery for the water works was
taken up and discussed. The water
superintendent submitted the follow
ing report as TO the probable cost of
new pump pipe and laying OF Same
from pump house to the reservoir;
also price OF pump with capacity OF
100000 gallons daily. with founda-
tions and set up in pump house com
pleted as follows.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Flowers are said 10 speak In elo-
quent language However the oh
servation can hadly apply to the ohrys
anthemum.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

No newspaper man or sst of men
are entitled to profit at the expense
Of the general taxpaying public,
When such conditions exist the peo-
pie are going TO awake and have an
inning
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Whether President Roosevelts mes
sage shall be long or short, /, is GER
Tain To have more readers than Is
usually the case with such documents.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

President Diaz has greatly end'ar-
ed himself to the iortilla element by
smashing the corn corner In Mexico.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Nebraska again decided that Bryan
is not the issue The people of that
state know when to let aeIl enour'
alone.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

The Herald appreciates the stand
taken by great many Democrats
whose Independence led them to vote
the Republican ticket Tuesday
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

italy has just passed through the
throes OF an earthquakes fair warn
ing to anarchists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

A strange condition exists at Nom.
in the land of gold, where 500 men
are left penniless for the winter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Here is n prediction: That Demo
Gratis will offor fusion To the Popp
lists next year In the state.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

The above items combined make
total of sll.333.50. Some of the
members were of the opinion that the
improvements should be made. as with
increased growth the demands of the
city would require additional water.
Others thoght there was time to take
up the matter later. No action was
taken.
Adjourned.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

G. W. Harlan. one OF the prosper
pus ranchmen OF the lower La Plata,
is In the city Mr.. Harlan raised and
marketed $50 boxes of fine apples this
year. receiving top-notch prices. He
SAYS every one residing on the La
Plata is In excellent spirits and pros
porous His boy. who was shot some
time ago. has entirely recovered,
which Is gratifying news. Mr., Har-
land reports many new people coming
in and buying improved homes or
taking up land. Dave Lewis sold his
ranch few days ago for 5000 cash.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Frank c. Goudy will carry the Re-
publican party TO victory next fall.
Merit will win in the long run.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Ohio remembered the martyred bic.
kiniry.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

The voters concluded to let well
enough alon. and retain Pike Ia the
county Judges once.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Dolores county has apparently no,
discnrd.d tho Populistic faith.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

San Juan county is partial 10 wo-
men
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Denver is asitating a wooden mill
A good proposition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Let every one pull together to Sc
cure lower taxs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Eddy win make a county clerk oi
which aii viii b. proud.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Good and economical government
IL what the people demand.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Many Of the voters of the county
are not acquainted with Miss Young,
but with "Bluebell"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

The Democrats place the blame
where It properly belongs. VIII they
continue to feed the sheet that stabs
them in the back. or will they meekly
turn the other cheek 1t remains
to be seen
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

According to unofficial returns. Pike
received the highest number OF votes
Miss Young following 30 behind,
which will probably stand, although
official count might change the figures
somewhat.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Little groups are still noticeable
disoussing how 1t happened.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Chris Doud was among the arrivals
from Silyerton last evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

The Herald truly appreciates the
aid rendered the Republican ticket
Tuesday by disgruntled Democrats
who have become tired of high taxa
ton. favoritism. etc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Apples continue to arrive by the
wagon load
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Nothing like having faith in your
running capacity. 1t lends encour-
agement to others. And faith caus-
ed Democrats to pay Patterson's cleo
ton expenses.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

have an oficial do wrong to help him.
out
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Those who bet that no one on the
Pop ticket would receive 200 votes
got badly left
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Harry Schiller left on the morning
train for the ranch at La Jara.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

A few years ago the taxpayers met
and organized for the pu pose Of as
sisting the commissions and citS Of
fcials in cutting down expenses aud
thus reduce taxation 1t seems op-
perfume for another gathering. II
would be an excellent idea to have n
committee go through the city re-
ords and analyze every bill allowed
the past twelve months ard with til"
same brought to the attention OF thu. !.
public no doubt great saving could
be wrought. We must 10 something
to stop excessive taxation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

The lecr a lee Co, successors to
the Smelter City Brewing Co, have
been making extensive improvements
the past month and are preparing for
a large business The beer sales
have been considerably increased and
the Ice output during the summer has
kept the force quite busy. The de-
mand will no doubt be much greater
the coming year. and the company is
going to he in shape to handle the
trade.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Probably not over one thousand or
fifteen hundred dollars changed hands
on the result. This was owing to
lack OF Republican confidence. as the
Democrats were willing to back Rock
wood alone to the extent of couple
Of thousand
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Messrs. Hindman and Kilborn, who
worked the Coppinger ranch on Pin"
Ridge. recently threshea T0S bushels
of wheat and 1910 bushels of oaIS
from 20 acres of land, the wheat az
eraging 2S bushels to tie acre and
oats AZ. This is pretty good for that
section.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Richard kellar came over from Y
Dunton last evening where he has
teen putting in steady time the past
summer, The company of which he
is manager is putting in a reduction
plant of the Krupp design of 10' tons 4
capacity which will make 'he Emma
mine a profitable institution Mr..
Kellar says another mill is going up
near his property and 5hGt the UupV'
ton district is looking fine.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

The Herald's bid for printing tI
list was at legal rates. If the com
missioners allowed $40 additional il
shows that the members do not scar
bills and allow everything and any
thing that comes along. Time there
was a change-a board that will hold
people down to contracts.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11
ELECTION FLASHES.

Thirty.two Republicans in one
bunch failed To vote at Porter.
uncomfortahly close. And so II is.
DO not ever say IT again that "A
woman cannot be elected in La Plata
county
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Durangotes who want San Juan
news must take The Herald. We
have special telephone news from
Silverton. Ouray and Telluride every
day The Herald believes in FUR
nishing the news.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

d. Ernesti, the artist, since coming
to Durango has received several or
ders from British Columbia, being
forwarded from Denver. thus indica;-
ing that his reputation for fine work is
known over the land. Last night Mr
Ernesti received from an eastern
house copy of a reproduction of an
Indian woman's head which he paint-
ed and which is to appear as an ar.
supplement in one of the eastern dai-
lies.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

The Republicans elected Tuesday
must make up their minds to be sat
istied with what is riGhtfully due
them and not expect the county to
pay them on the side. II the respect
i've Offices do not pay enough hones>
ly. resign and let some one have the
places who will be content.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

The Herald has added a large list
or Democratic readers since election
day. They want paper that Is faii
and honest-not n county hold-up
and at the same time the news. The
rule or ruin sheet has suffered the
loss.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Miss Young will resume her posi-
ton on The Herald the first of the
week, having taken .ay-off during
the campaign and resting this Wees
after the hard work.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

improvements are the order Of p.
day Joe Steinegar is putting a new
roof on his car" shoe-shop
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Remember the Presby erian chris
anthemum display and bazaar VII
take place the 21st and I'D of thA
month.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

chief Engineer Thomas II. Wig
ellsworth and Arthur Milllken. who
had charge of most of the work on
the Colorado e Gulf survey. We're ar
rivals yesterday. having about com
pleted the preliminary work. The
distance to Clifton by the proposed
route Is about 450 miles. They have
nothing to report for publication, but
we can say the road is a certainty. it
simply being Il question of time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

w. H. Mack is laid up with car
buncle on his right hand, The pair
full thing developed while at Rico ans
he was compelled to turn his engi"c
over to some one else yesterday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

VIM. Tenley was attacked by hear
failure while crossing the railroad
tracks at Tenth street In falling
his head was cut by striking one OF ths
rails, He was unconscious wher
found by Officer Bacon. DR.. Prewitt
worked with him an hour or so wher
he came to and Is all right today
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

The three days race meet at Az
tee the last of the month will nc
loubt attract q goodly number OF
sports from this city. Arrangements
have been made for some good horses
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Joe Townsend reports his wife and
chi dren enjoying themselves AT Los
Angeles. They have visited differ
ent parts OF California and will win
ter in the southern portion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

The Presbyterian ladies have q
few choice chrisanthemums now ready
for sale. either in pot or as cut flow
ers. For further information call
on Mrs s. Il. Herr. Mrs. hGallotti oil
Mrs F. c. Perkins.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Harry Jackson is up again and at
tending to business. And to think.
he escaped the election.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

When Office is considered public
snap for the purpose of rewardiSs ia
vorites at the expense of taxpayers.
the people generally vale up, -
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Fcno Wakcman is over from Rico
looking after the sarnpling of ore.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Denverites are still wallowing in
the mire. The corrupt fire and po
lice board is determined to run things
One of these days there will be an
awakening in Araahoe county, the
same as there was in The city last
spring.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Miss Belle Watson has quite a mum.
ber OF admirers in Durango who ~
glad she won out Tuesday. even al
the expense OF a Republican.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

Schroeder is a certainly for trn
reason Pace was given benefit of all
doubts in reporting precincts where
returns were me- received
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-11

The I3-year-old son of j. C. Turner
had his right leg broken above the
knee this morning by a mule falling
On him. Dr. Prewitt was called &c
set the broken member.