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Gilpin observer., 1901-12-05
Travellers to California

Naturally desire to see the grandest
and most impressive scenery en- route.
This you will do by selecting the Den
yer 4 Rio Grande and Rio Grande
Western, 1.-The Scenic Line of the
World" and The Great Salt Lake
Route" in one or both directions, as
this line has two separate routes across
the Rocky mountains between Denver
and Ogden. Tickets reading via this
route are available either via its main
line through the Royal Gorge, Lead
vile, over Tennessee pass, through the
Canon of the Grand river and Glen
wood Springs, or via the line over
Marshall pass and through the Black
Canon of the Gunnison, thus enabling
the traveller to use one of the above
routes going and the other returning.
Three splendidly equipped fast trains
are operated to and from the Pacific
coast, which carry through standard
sleepers daily between Chicago, st.
Louis, Denver and San Francisco. Dim
ing cars (service a Ia carte) on all
through trains. If you contemplate
such a trip. let us send you beautifully
illustrated pamphlets, free. s. X.
Hooper, G. =. & I. A, Denver, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-05
Gunnison Tunnel.

Denver, Dec. A Denver RepublI-
can Montrose special says: The board
Of control of the Gunnlson tunnel has
let contract to ID. A. Easton for the
construction of barracks at the valley
end of the proposed tunnel for the ac-
commodation of the laborers. Work
was begun yesterday afternoon. About
eight miles OF road between Montrose
and this end of the tunnel have been
completed and on the arrival Of tram
cars the actual boring of the tunnel
will begin.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-05

raJa, noble, or man OF wealth is
marked by a headstone upon which
some pious words of Arabic invocation
have been rudely carved some others
are squared roughly; but for the most
part the graves have no other orna-
ment than round piece of water
worn granite protruding only a few
inches above the surface of the ground
or rudely carved wooden peg lean
ing crazily to one side. Two or three
OF the graves have tumble-down erec-
tions built over them by the piety of
the surviving relations of him who
lies beneath. Their devotion, how
ever. has not been equal to the task
the decaying uprights and cross. pieces
have the appearance Of a pile Of spell
cans. Traces may be noted in. other
parts OF the cemetery Of spasmodic
attempts to fence in some of the
graves. but these have long been
abandoned as Utopian. On one raja's
grave may be seen q huge iron four
posted bedstead, which Oriental wis
dom-doubtless after long and anxious
discussion-has at length devoted to
what Its owner conceived was the end
for which It was originally fashioned.
Rude huts rise here and there among
the graves. with the grasses and creep
ers clinging about their knees. and
these are built by the desire Of the
dead-who have left money behind
them for the purpose-to accommo-
date the priests and holy men who
come to chant verses OF the Kuran
during the quiet nighttime, that the
souls OF the departed may rest in
peace. All the graves. from those Of
the kings who ruled the land to those
Of the peasants who titled the soil. are
nameless; and thus. when man has
lain beneath the sod for year or two.
even those Of his kindred who held
him most dear are unable to say with
certainty where their brother lies bur-
educational Review
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-05
European View. of Presidents Message

European Views of Presidents Message
Berlin, Dec. 4.-The message of Pres
ident Roosevelt caused mild thrill in
Germany. On the bourse, where it
was earnestly awaited, the message
was received with uncommon interest
and the market was slightly stimulated
upon the posting of bulletin contain
ing President Roosevelts utterance
about trusts. The shares of the steam
ship companies fell one or two points
on account of the immigration inspec-
tion paragraph and theproposed devel-
opment of the merchant marine.
President Roosevelt's words concern
ing the restriction of immigration con-
tain an unpleasant suggestion in the
present time of depression, when, as
the Berliner Volks Zeitung says. the
hard times make an overflow of the la
boring population and liberal newspa-
pers welcome the reciprocity recon-
mendations. but regret that President
Roosevelt did not recommend specific
tariff reduction.
London. Dec. 4.-The London daily
papers this morning, looking at Presi-
dent Roosevelt's message from the
point of view of ITS literary power and
the wealth of weighty matters dis
cussed, regard 1t as one of the most
characteristic and remarkable mes
sages ever sent to Congress. At the
same time the papers recognize its con.
servative and business-like modera-
tion. and that no attempt has been
made, as the Morning Post remarks,
Ito strike an attitude, or carry his list
eners away"
On the whole. however, the newspa.
pers are skeptical of any great outcome
from the Presidents efforts in the di-
, rection Of reform of the trusts, anti
anarchism or reciprocity, the idea be-
ing that the Senate will effectually
step in and prevent any eat changes
In the existing systems.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-05
NATIVE CEMETERY. MALAooA.

All tho Graves from Kings to Peasants
ID Arc Namclcss. lYFt.I
The Makam is that vast native ceme-
terry in which 1t Is the desire of every
Panang Malay to find his last resting
place. It covers many acres of ground,
and the little nesan, or headstones,
rise everywhere through the rank
4rowths that cover the fruitful
~. A few trees stand here and there,
0es with thick. fat leaves, soft and
eiiabby to the touch. OF the kind called
spoons" by the Malays, because their
shape IL not unlike that Of nat rice
ladle. Occasionally the grave of q
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-05
COrrObOrative.

Examining physician Ito applicant
for insurance)-H'm! Young nan,
there is something the matter with
your heart. Applicant-Your daughter
fuond that out a long time ago.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-05
Arlxonn,. New Hallway.

Phoenix. Ariz., Dec. 4.-The prelim-
mary survey and estimates OF the pro-
posed Phoenix \ Eastern railroad.
projected to connect with the Phelps
Dodge system mt Benson, and to be
built by +. NJ. Murphy and associates.
are completed and work on the final
location Of the survey will begin to-
morrow.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-05

Brooklyn, n. Y, Dec 2.-Garfeld Head
ache Powders 0 re sold here In large guam
titles; this shows that people realize the
value of remedy at once enective ana
harmless. The Powders are of undoubted
value in curing headaches Of all kinds
and in building up the nervous system.
Investigate every grade OF remedies Of
sered FOR the cure OF headaches and the
GARFIELD Headache Powders will be found
10 hold first place. Write the GARFIELD
T. 1 Co. for samples.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-05
Ruin Ahead.

Mamma-No. dear. you can't go out
this weather. Now, II you'll promise
not to ask me to let you play outdoors
I'll get you any toy you want. Tommy
ALI right, ma; get me a bow and
arrow.-Philadelphia Press.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-05
Mother Gray's sweet Powders for children

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
In the Children's Home in New York. Cure
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 10000 testimonials.
At all druggists, 25c. Sample rREa. Ad-
dress Allen 8. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-05
ROCKEFELLER ON SUCCESS.

The Advice of the Richest Man In the
World.
Recently John d. Rockefeller. ad-
dressed the students Of the Univer-
sity Of Chicago, to which institution
he has given more than nine million
dollars. He spoke In part % follows:
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-05

Names and people are frequently
mismatched; as, for instance, when
Mr.. Long is barely five feet tall. while
his neighbor. Mr.. Short, is a six-footer.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-05

With hope he sought her father.
And there his love confessed.
He failed. but altogether
Twas not a boot-less quest.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-05

Millions Of Cigarettes.
In one New York factory 10000. 900
cigarettes . week are turned out "a
an average all the year round.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-05

Tho Up-to-Now Influenza
Have you hay fever?" mo; that's
old. have the electr,c fan SMILES
Puck.
Gilpin observer., 1901-12-05

Does Mrs. Strongminded belong to n
woman's club NO, but she owns one.
It's a broomstick."
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18
ABSORPTION of THE D. 8 R. G
Denver Reports Regarding tho Prob
able Outcome Of the Deal.
lDonver KepnbIIcan.)

AhINNeF iNtpuDilcdi.J
President Jeffery of the Denver n
Rio Graudc yesterday wired Secretary
Andrews confirming his interview
stating that George Gould had bought
into the road and would become di-
rector at the meeting in New York
10 be held today
MI. Joffery ended his telegram with
these words: THE property is not
tu be absorbed and 1t will be operated
Independently as heretofore. AMI
its efforts win be directed toward in
telligeutiy developing the great nat.
ural resources of our state,'
Rio Grandc interests have been
after the Rio Grande Western for
years" said Vice President Dodge of
the Western system, but don't know
II they have secured or are about to
secure the road. know absolutely
nothing of what is going on in New
York. | owuld not be surprised If the
Rio Grande interests would be sue
cessful In securing the Rio Ciunde
Western"
Col. Dodge said In answer to qVes
tion regarding the position OF the Col
orado Midland:
Il do not think the Colorado Mid
land could he shut out of the Rio
Gando Western, no matter what ic-
terests secured control of the West
eru, | believe that matters are in
such shape that it would be about The
same position it is in at present.
The Colorado Midland eoull not. |
believe. be shut out of the Rio Grande
Junction. as it Is Joint owner with the
Denver " Rio Grande in the road, by
which both the Midland an1 Rio
Grande get into Grand Junction"
The coming Of the Goulds into the
affairs OF the Denver 6 Rio irando
has revived the old rumor Ct pro
posed shortening of the tyansconti-
mental route, This includcs the ex-
tension OF the Rio Grande from Creole
west through Durango to n point on
the Southern Pacific. crossing the
Santa Fe at Navajo Springs and ON
through Phoenix.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

al influence. At an early period in
history. climate and the vagaries OF
individual taste may have determined
what a man should wear, but now the
pattern of his clothes is fixed for him.
Not only that, but the tailors, as In
the recent convention, even ordain
the manner of buttoning his coat. The
new DEGREES specify what buttons OF
a waistcoat should or should not be
buttoned. All this is the natural out
growth of the custom which makes
tailoring matter of conscious and
deliberate art instead of ii haphaZard
affair of clothing a man according to
his whim. Readers Of Carlyle and
other students of the subject should
be able to point out how this tenden-
cy ultimately is likely to result in the
organization OF socialists who shall
say not only how man is to apparel
himself but how he is to wear his
hair and what is to be the cut of his
beard The etiquette of the button,
already instituted, seems in itself to
promise great possibilities. for If the
| tailors have the right to decreee that
| one button be unfastened they have
| the right to extend the rule to two or
three buttons or to ordain that a man
shuck his coat entirely and wear it
with careless grace upon his arm. The
| expanding influence of the tailors is
a sign of the times which should not
| be overlooked.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18
HARRY THOMAS FRIENDS
COME TO HIS RESCUE

There is much talk over the row
that liz on ut the postoilicc between
Postmaster Bisgs and Harry Thomas.
one OF the carriers. II seems that
Mr.. Biggs preferred charges against
Thomas aud asked for his removal.
The charges constituted three counts.
one alleging lameness that prevented
him from fulfilling the requirements,
another that he abstracted an adver-
tising picture. and thirdly that he
owes debts and makes no effort to
pay them.
Az to tho iirst, Mr.. Thomas has sent
on letters from four examining ply
sicians stating that he ia sound In
limb and body 80 FAR as physical
strength is concerned. and perfectly
capable of attending to the duties of
the position.
As to the second charge. Mr.. Thorn
as and his mother make definite state
ments as to how he came Into posses
sion OF the advertising mirror. which
seems to be of no particular value to
anyone.
AS to the third count Mr.. Thomas
has secured letters from every bust.
ness house In the city with which he
deals that he has shown himself to
bo scrupulously honest in the matter
of paying obligations contracted. and
also reliable when left In charge of
business Tor others. The different
prominent business and professional,
men
DIR. l.. A. Barnes. Dr. W. w Nc
Even. Dr. l.. s. Barnes. Mrs. s. IL.
Thomas. Il. II. Sloan. NJ, A. Frink.
John Morelock, Cunningham Coal Co,
w. c. Chapman, George Il, Tiffany.
IT,. J. l.. Parsons, George c. Logan,
A. l.. Richey a Bro, Snyder, Buskirk
4 90. Marion Il. Bell, Jarvis n VII
lams. W. r. Vale, Bert G. Gartin,
o. X. Sllliman. Herman Meis, o. +.
Boyle, I. l.. Lotus, Harry w. Thorn
as. II. Rnchofsky. d. l.. Rachofsky.
ID. l.. Sheets. Lloyd c. Sheets, Geo.
Weaver. James l., Russell. and |. b.
Melville.
In addition to the above, every firm
and family receiving mail along the
route carried by Mr. Thomas have
signed n remonstrance against his
removal and attested to the thorough
satisfaction he has given.
The preamble goes to show that
under the charges MIR, Thomas has
been placed in false light and his
good name injured. The signers nre
certainly men worthy of credence,
and II places the matter In a position
the postofiice and the entire affair
will no doubt result, as II is intimated
that the friends of Mr.. Thomas are
very much In earnest and wrought
up over the charges which they char
acterize us groundless.
A representative OF The Herald
called on Postmaster Biggs this morn
ing and asked for n statement of his
side OF the case. He replied that he
had nothing to say for publication;
that the ol.arges were in the hands
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18
rHE CASE OF THE
HARDWARE DEALeRa.

Ths morning paper undertakes to
dictate TO the hardware men OF this
city what they shall charge for their
goods. This spasm is OF recent ORR
gin and by looking over the columns
OF the morning sheet the reason is
made plnin--tbree out of the four do
not advertise. II is not the first In
stance where business men have been
assailed because OF the same rea-
sons. Back files are plainly In eyi-
dense. Under Its policy others might
with as much right claim the privi-
lcge OF debating the prices at which
they did job printing. Outsiders
might inquire why II Is that 10 cents
is charged for four page
paper when the Denver papers are
furnished for G5 cents, including the
Sunday editions. Business men, too.
might call and ascertain why that
sheet entered into conspiracy with
the county commissioners to secure
the public printing at prices which
would make the taxpayers put up
about $500 more than the work could
be obtained elsewhere for. A few
months ago this same outfit asserted
that Durango property was not worth
fifty cents on the dollar and advised
would-be Investors to keep their mon
ey In their pockets. year or so ago
they misrepresented every merchant
In the city by repeating day after day
that II cost from so to rs per cent
more to live In Durango than any
place In the state, thus tending to
drive away any one who might con
template settling here, as no one
would knowingly locate In place
where such conditions prevailed.
Judge Russell would not be dictated
to last fall. aud we all know the re-
suit We might mention score of
ismilnr attacks. II all tends to ham
per and retard the growth OF this com
munity. No matter If hardware and
other merchants sell at bottom prices.
the fact that newspaper conveys the
impression that farmers are being
robbed Is not conducive to good feel
Ing and tends to send trade else
where. Nor would the fact that
business man was selling goods at
the lowest possible margin of profit
save him from assault providing he
did not advertise with the concern.
IL It any wonder. therefore. that
Durango appears Mt times to be los
Ing trade when she maintains news
paper that resorts to such methods
In order to compel PATRONAGE When
man who wants hardware Is driven
away from town It Injuries the gro
ceryman and drygoods dealer Just
the same. ms well as every other man
doing business among us.
In this connection the wall In 10
cal item about merchants stopping
their "ads" reveals the animus OF the
proceeding. And still, some of our
people seem to enjoy II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18
Trees, Shrubs, Roses and Vines.

Two year home grown apple trees
10 to Is cents each.
hearing age home grown apple
trees. sl5 per hundred.
Shade trees, 35 cents and up.
Cherry. pear and plum trees,
years, 1st class. 35 to so cents each
Ornamental trees, 75 cents each.
Lilacs and snowballs, so cents each
Roses. bush and climbing, % to 3.
cents each.
American ivy, % cents each.
Gooseberries and curants. years
old, LIST class, 81 per dozen.
naspberlies and dewberries, years
old, so cents per dozen.
Pie-plant, 81 per dozen.
Strawberries so cents per hundred
Concord grape vines, 10 cents each
Time given on home grown apple
trees in hundred lots.
These prices are for first class
stock true to name and sound.
Please give me a memorandum o.
your wants at once.
w. f. MILTON.
Nurseryman and Dealer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

with an executive as dominant In
all public affairs as President Diaz
has been in Mexico for the last TWEEN
ty-five years. 1t is not strange that
the people are greatly concerned at
the reports of his critical Illness. 1t
is beyond question that to Poririo
Diaz, one OF the great men of today
Is due the largest part of the credit
for Mexicos peace, prosperity and
progress since he entered into office.
His policies have been well consid-
cred and broad, looking toward the en-
couragement of foreign investments
and the development of agricultural
and commercial industries. Under
his administration, interrupted once
for four years since 1876, capital has
felt secure and the safety of life and
property has been assured. Freedom
from government crises and reyolu-
tions during that period has accus-
toned the republic to peace and
taught the blessings of that condition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

The financial. or revenue bill, has
been completed by the senate and
house committees and will probably
he presented for consideration by
both bodies the first of the coming
week. Many of the Objectionable fea-
lures have been eliminated and 1t is
likely n number of other features will
lac revised before final passage.
Some. however, predict the defeat Of
the measure, but this is hardly possi-
bic, az the members know something
must be done to relieve the bankrupt
state treasury.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

The government printing ONCE al
Washington Is the biggest establish
ment OF the kind in the world, and
under the management of Frank W.
Palmer OF Chicago has reached a state
of efficiency beyond all precedent.
The worlds record for printing has
been broken several times since Mr.
Palmer took charge, but the most re
markable instance hns just taken
place. Late Saturday afternoon Capt,
H. c. Brian, foreman of printing, re-
ceiyed the manuscript of the report
and testimony OF the committee that
has been investigating hazlng at the
military academy. Monday morning,
Il little more than Sc hours later, Il
was returned to the capitol volume
OF 2,002 pages printed and bound.
This was done without susponding or
dlsarranging the regular COMPRESSION,
al work, which amounted to about G0l
pages of bills and other documents,
which We're printed and issued as
promptly as usual
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18
From Fridays Daily.
BOARD OF TRADE.
Looks as Though Our People Were
Alive After All.

About fifty gentlemen attended the
members meeting of the Durango
Board of Trade at the court house last
night. President w. c. Chapman pre-
sided, Richard McCloud secretary
The committee to solicit new mem
bers reported an application paper
signed by '5S gentlemen, and it was
voted to suspend the provision of the
bylaws requiring the board OF direct.
ors to pass upon the names and to
declare the applicants elected as mem
bers.
s. E. Herr. George Goodman, John
G. Higgins and Giles T. Vandergrift
were appointed a committee TO Sc
lect s candidates for the board of dl-
rectors, nine to be elected by ballot
by the members present
During the deliberations of this com
mttee Mr.. f. l.. Chase read the arti-
Gle published in The Herald yesterday
on the Denver beet sugar factory.
Twenty votes We're cast and the
following members receiving the high.
est number of votes were declared
the board of directors for 1901: Chas.
Newman, c. E. Herr. F. l.. Chase,
Reese McCloskey. George Goodman,
w. G. White, A. p. Camp, R. E. Sloan,
and S. a. Herr. The meeting then ad-
iourned.
The board of directors will meet
at the Office OF Mr.. Newman tomor-
row evening to elect a president and
first and second vice presidents from
the board of directors, and the treas.
urer and secretary from the board
or n member not on the board.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

of the postoffice department, and any
thing he might have to say regarding
them would first have to be commu-
nicated to the department.
As before stated, much feeling has
been engendered, and the whole mat
ter Is to be regretted, but the deter
mined attitude of Mr.. Thomas friends
Will no doubt be the means Of having
an investigating committee delegated
to look into the affair.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18
The management of the Santa Fe

The management of the Santa Fe
recently has ordered 100000 pine
cross ties from timber men along the
Gulf. Beaumont q Kansas City line.
In Texas. This Is one of the largest
ordera for ties ever given by con
structed road. aud It will represent
an expenditure of s2,2i0.000. the tics
being worth $2 cents each. After be
ing hewn and dshaped the tics will be
taken to the Santa FEES Texas plant.
where they viii he treated by the
chloride of zinc process, being hBi-
dened and seasoned. They will he
used In several spurs and short
branches and in proposed rebuilding
of tracks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

The article published Thursday, ta-
ken from the Denver News, concern
ing beet sugar fectories. indicates
That there is money for the erection
of factories where conditions are fa-
vorable. There, is money In sugar.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

The patrol, wagons OF Allegheny.
Pa, have been equipped with medical
outfits. and the sargeants OF police
have been instructed how to render
aid to the sufferings OF victims OF ac-
cidents. The equipment includes an
tidotes for poisoning. dressings for
burns and almost everything that is
used In emergency cases.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

A fire In the pathological museum
OF the University OF Berlin on Janu
ary 1G damaged Professor Virchow's
collection OF skeletons and other OBJ
jects.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

1t is believed that the Impress of
Diaz on the country has been suff cient
to assure that in the event Of his death
his politics would continue and the
government would be undisturped.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

II the Denver fire and police board
was not trying to shield its appoint
ees, state of corruption would he
exposed that would cause Boss Gro
ker to turn green with envy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

Senator Hoar has introduced bill
into the senate making train robbery
in the United States and its terrific
ries punishable by death similar
bill has been introduced into the house
of representatives by Chairman Ray
of the house judiciary committee.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-18

a new bridge is being planned for
the Bospborus. The designs which
have been prepared are extraordinary.
Each tower Is surmounted by what
appears to be a mosque with domes
and minnrcts.