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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21
QUESTION OF WATER SUPPLY
All Now Seems to Be Waiting on the
Report Of the Engineer.

| As the time for holding the spring
election Is drawing nigh, the water
question comes to the front, AK 1t has
| been the general understanding that
the people would be called upon to
vote bonds for now system.
With the view of obtaining infor.
nation on the status OF the water ques
ton representative of this paper
called ON X. II. Sloan this morning.
Mr.. Sloan said that various schemes
and propositions had been considered
during the past year, and that two of
them are still under advisement. No
action has been taken of late owing to
the committee waiting on the city en-
gineer to furnish reports and esti-
mates on surveys made during the
summer, The Florida, Cascade and
Vallocito water sources have been
looked into. In taking elevations for
supply from the Florida 1t was as
cortained that the Florida at Ogden'S
ranch Is 200 feet higher than the city
reservoir. and that the divide oppo.
site Animas City is 80 feet lower than
the divide via Horse gulch. Should
water be taken fiom the Florida IL
VIII necessitntc going n short distance
above the Cash ranch to secure suiIi.
ctcnt elevation TO force the water
over the first mentioned divide. The
distance To the reservoir. should iron
pipe be used, will he about eleven
miles, but in Gaze of wooden numc.
cne of the possibilities figured on.
II will require thirteen miles of t,ume
IN order To make the circuit of gulch-
es. etc.
Mr.. Harper has also madc survey
and estimates for a reservoir on top
OF the mesa with capacit of 90, ,000,-
600 gallons The capacity of the pres
ent reservoir Is only about 1000. 600
gallons,
Mr.. Sloan says he has been expect
ins the report OF Mr.. Harper for some
days, when the different plans will
be considered. estimates OF total cost
he made, and then submitted to the
voters for adoption at the regular
spring election. Mr.. Harper is in Den.
yer, where he went to conclude his
estimates, and II IL understood is
ready to submit figures for the new
system. Mr.. Sloan. however, leaves
for the east In the morning, and as
he has been the active member of the
committee in looking after details It
may be that the other members will
defer action until his return. but ut
the same time the council can decide
and submit II bond proposition in
plenty of time. providing the report is
Forthcoming this month and such
course is deemed advisable To vote
on bonds requires thirty days no
tice, and action will have to be taken
before the last of this month
That We must have new water
supply goes without saying. and the
quicker II is acted upon and rights Sc
cured the better and cheaper 1t will
be for our people. The Herald feels
that the council should not postpone
the matter for another year. but at
once submit a bombing proposition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21
Mancos Items.
Fine weather again

Fine weather again
The town well is down over 500
feet.
Mr.. Dumfrey was struck in the
stomach Tuesday with a board thrown
from saw and badly injured. DIR.
Wrightsman and a doctor from Du.
range We're called, but it is feared
that he will not recover.
Mr.. William Baker, an old settler
here, died Thursday. He had been
ailing for some time and the grippe
claimed him for victim.
Life insurance agents were numer.
Gus last week.
Frank Eldredge of Durango was in
town on business last week.
A new thing is a special delivery
stamp on valentines. The postmas-
ter hasn't expressed his approval of
them yet.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

has been the two banquets held in
Denver. numerousdly attended from
all parts of the state. ond 10th notably
successful. Comparati 'aly few per
sons were present at these gatherings
but the pirit that dominated them both
Was the same. the spirit that makes
1t the chief object OF political action
to secure Republican success, the acir-
II that will spare no effort to accom-
plish that result for the welfare and
the credit OF the st ,tr.
There is story toii of one o. the
great battles OF the American civil
war how flying and defeated troops
were rallied by brave leader aid
how the cry of Were going back
brought renewed courage and became
the foreword OF victory.
That Is the point which the Rcpub.
lican party Of Colorado has now ar
rived at: that is the spirit which dom
mates its ranks. And With such a
spirit maintained victory becomes as.
sured.--Colorado Springs Gazette.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

The Colorado Springs Gazette Is
right. There Is no cause for rcjoic-
ing among Democrats on account Of
alleged division In the Republican
ranks. There Is no division as to the
necessity OF redeeming the state from
misruic, although there may be some
difference Of opinion as to the best
way to bring II about. One thing is
certain. Republicans are coming from
under cover and are showing their
hands In no uncertain manner which
augurs well for the success of the
party.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

There Is plenty OF idle money await
ing profitable investment and sugar
factories appear to have the call at
the present time. No reason why Du-
range should not be among tho fortu-
nate sections-mnlcss its blackmalllnR
organ should attempt to hold up the
men who furnish the money. As to
the management, there is no question
as TO what will follow later.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

The Erie railway Is remodeIing Its
passenger terminal facilities Ia Buf-
falc in view OF the business which
VIII undoubtedly accrue to 1t, as well
ns other lines which enter Buffalo,
by reason of the coming pan-Ameri.
can exposition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

La Plata county viii swing back
into the Republican column this fall.
The action of the fusion commission.
ers has sickened hundreds and hun
dreds OF taxpayers who have been
standing In with fusion
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

will not attend the flremens ball,
not this year.
DR.. Mclean reports Charles Berk-
quist. the Silverton man whose lower
extremities were so badly frozen near
lockwood, as getting along nicely,
and he hopes to save both members.
The Firemen's ball, which will be
held on Friday evening of this week,
promises to be very enjoyable occa-
sion. A souvenir will be given to
each one participating in the
grand march. which will begin pune
tually at $50. During the evening
Patsy. the cleverest of CANNES, will
punch the bag. The third unusual
feature will be the moonlight dance.
something new and unique.
r. z. Sloan and Gus Roberts depart
in the morning for Denver. Chicago
and New York, on their semi-annual
purchasing trip. By visiting the east
ern markets better selection of
goods can be made, also the latest in
style and fabrics. Mr.. Sloan has
found that these trips are profitable
Investments. And this year he feels
that conditions warrant an unusual
ly large and attractive line of goods.
Busy tongues are wagging a sweet
morsel for gossipers but nauseating
to the general public that happened
Saturday night, the particulars of
which should cause the blush of
shame to mantle the cheek of the
guilty party If he has any manhood
left. For the sake of family connec.
itons The Herald will not go into de-
tails at this time, but should the par
ty in question ever make himself
promiscuous in again seeking public
favor, the people will be put in pos
session of the facts. as it is not right
that the public should honor such an
individual.
The melting snow and general
thaws have loosened the soil and
rocks on the North Durango hill Just
beyond the bridge. Occasionally a
mass of earth containing a shower of
small stones or a boulder or two
slides down out of place. covering the
sidewalk below with the debris. So
far no one has been hurt. although
yesterday there were some narrow es-
capes. In one instance large boul-
der missed the back of mans head
by less than three inches. Another
boulder barely escaped falling on the
toes of female pedestrian. 1t falls
SC suddenly, too, that there is abso-
lutely no warning to get out of the
way. A mass of it fell yesterday di-
rectly in front of a Herald reporter
with scarcely a sound until it reached
the walk. Something should be done
about it. AS it is, there is danger to
limb If not life.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

There is less suffering In Colorado
than any place In the United States.
Ever man who is willing to work is
able to secure IT Mt remunerative
wages.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

The new directors of the board OF
trade mot Saturday evening and or
ganized by electing X. +. Sloan pres
ident, S. T.. Herr first vice president,
and F. l.. Chase second vice president.
An informal vote WAS taken for sec
retary. after the question was dis
cussed, but no selection resulted and
the matter went over for one week.
committee being appinted to look
into the matter. The directors ap-
peared to enter into the spirit II the
meeting and manifested much inter
est Mr. Chase gave an outline of the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

Will Galbreath is all smiles. Cause
Another girl. Time, yesterday after.
noon. All doing we'll The young lady
will not attend the firemen's ball,
not this year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21


From Tuesdays Daily.
Charlie Leiner Is home from Den
vor whore he took in the Elks' fes-
tlvities.
Judge Russell went out to Lumber
ton this morning to attend to some
private business.
John Skoog was Denver bound
passenger this morning, where he
will transact some business and prob
Nick Cooke. who has just returned
from Denver, says he had most en-
ioyable trip. He took in the minstrels
aud says they were fine.
Mrs. Orville Galbreath arrived from
South Fork to be at the bedside OF
her father. whose dangerous illness
was recorded last week.
JGck Redmond took the morning
train for Denver. where he goes to
meet Mrs. Redmond, who has been
visiting in the east for some weeks.
Miss Isabelle Eldredge left on the
morning train for her Denver home
after n month spent with her brother
Frank. While here she was somewhat
under the weather and suffered from
tonsllitis, cold. etc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

The river is rily today, the first
time this year. Yesterday was de-
cidediy warm and today likewise,
snow disappearing very rapidly.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

II. A. Hahn, accompanied by his
wife and little daughter. came in
from Denver on yesterdays train.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

Frank Lake and Dr.. L. "A. Barnes
returned Saturday from Denver.
whittier they journeyed the first of
the week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

8. w. Raymond returned last oven
Ing from business trip to Denver
also visiting Lyons, in the northern
part Of the state
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

1. Kruschke was booming the pro-
posed sugar factory to a newspaper
reporter while in Denver. That's right
Ike. never lose an opportunity to push
Durango to the front.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

work proposed in the beet sugar fac
tory line, which received close atten-
ton. as the plan Is plausible and
should succeed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

DR.. Mclean reports Charles Berk-
extremities were so badly frozen near
lockwood. as getting along nicely
and he hopes to save both members
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

From Monday'a DsiIy.
Mrs. c. v. Stafford came in from San.
ia Fe last evening and left this morn.
ing for Aztec.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

The Canon prize fight law win re-
main on the statute books unless the
supreme court knocks 1t ont on the
ground OF illegallty.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

Judge Russell went out to Lumber
ton this morning to attend to som
private business.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

Through the kindness OF her sister
members of the Maccabees, Mrs
Swanson will take her daughter Ruth
to Pennington in the morning, where
month will be spent In hopes of ben
citing the little girls health.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

While prize fighting is not aa Ian
gerous to life and limb as football
society has placed its ban on the sport
and 1t can never hope to succeed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

John Skoog was Denver bound
passenger this morning. where he
will transact some business and prob
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

It has been sufficiently demonstrat
ed that the May races are going tC
be successful in attracting good mate
rial for the speed tests and large
crowds to Witness them.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

l. Zeller is very busy moving into
his new quarters next door TO the
Colorado State bank. The new show
cases and other urniture make Il brave
showing, When the arrangements are
all completed Mr.. Zeller will have one
of the most attractive stores in town.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

James A. Laughren and A. f. Hood
returned yesterday from visit to
Aztec and Pennington. Both gentle
men report that section fourishing.
Mr.. Laughren says the Santa F'e peo-
pie have promised the material for an
iron bridge over the San Juan provid-
ing the county pays the expense of
hauling same from the road to the riv-
er. which will undoubtedly be doae.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

1t can he proven that several Du-
range merchants have been threat
oned with being run out of town If
they did not advertise. The hardware
men, however, refused to be black
mailed. And there are others, al
though some have given in rather
than to have their names dragged in
to print. The time will come whom
the concern Will run against n snag-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

1t might as wen be considered set
tied fact that no community can pros
per that is burdened with blackmaii
ing newspaper, and this is Durangc's
misfortune.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

Carl Dennis Is the name of the new
book-keeper at Stubbs & Jakway's
he having arrived Saturday from Pa
gosa Junction. where he was employ
ed by the Pagosa Lumber company
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

County Attorney Morgan accompa-
MED his wife to Denver this morning
en- route to Chetopa, Kas.. where Mrs
Morgan's mother Is sefiously i'll.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

The stork visited the bone of Mr..
and Mrs. C. w. Henderson Saturday
night, leaving a little girl behind him.
Sadly enough the tiny one did not re-
main long. 1t lived for an hour and
a half, then its spirit sped to another
world. Mrs. Henderson, who was
very i'll yesterday is much better to-
day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

County Treasurer r. S. Balster re
turned Saturday night from Denver
He attended the state convention ol
Modern Woodmen. He was elected
as state deputy to the national coun
ell which meets in st. Paul this sum
mer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

Frank Eldredge returned Saturday
evening from Montezuma county,
where he spent the best portion OF
last week on ditch and other matters.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-21

The News is using It's iniuunoe TO
have the Denver police whitewashed.
Ii rendered the Hon. Tom valuable
service In eleoting representatives,
Without the police machine Arapahoe
county would have gone Republican
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-13
MRS. MCKINLEY ILL.

San Francisco, Cal, May l3.-The
sudden illness of NJ S. Mckinley has
caused an unexpected 'cnange in the
itinerary of President McKinly. He
arrived IN this city quietly Sunday af-
ternoon, several hours ahead OF the
time scheduled.
The state OF Mrs. Mckinley S health
was such that the President decided
to leave Delmonte and bring his wife
to this city Immediately, to the home
Of Henry T. Scott, where she could
have complete rest for few days and
where a specialist could be consulted
if necessary.
At six O'Clock last night DR.. Dixey
made the following statement:
"Mrs. Mckinley stood the trip from
Delmonte much better than I ex.
pected. Her condition is not serious.
She will stay here at least week and
have perfect rest. l think, by that
time she will be able to continue the
journey. She has been gaining strength
all the afternoon"
The cabinet and other members Of
the party will carry out the program
a, arranged going to San Francisco
on Tuesday. One present understand
ing is that the president will rejoin
the party at San Jose If Mrs. NcKin.
ley 5 condition permits.
Mrs. Mckinley bruised her hand
while the train was rounding a sharp
curve. Her delicate health has aggra-
! waited the injury and DR.. Rixley was
twice compelled to lance it. The lane
ing relieved her very much for the
time being.
San Francisco, May 13.-Dr. Rixey
reported this morning that Mrs. Nc
Kinley was rapidly recovering from
her indisposition. caused by the long
ride across the continent. The Presi.
dent left at IL this morning for San
Jose, he will join the rest Of the party
only missing the Santa Cruz stop
His fellow travellers from the east Wis
tied Big Trees around Santa Cru,
during the morning.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-13
CHAMPION SMALL WRITER

Rila KiGtredge. Brattleboro boy
now Of Belfast, Me-, champion small
writer of the world, has retired from
the field, leaving his record Of $4,000
words written with small steel pen
on an ordinary postal card for ambiti-
Gus microscopic penman to equal. Up
to two years ago he wrote great deal
but now, being within few months
Of 80, he has given up the laborious
practice of writing volumes upon
small cards his hand being less steady
and his eyes less bright than in his
best days.
Mr.. Kittridge has long been ia.
nous for his penmanship He is a
native of Brattleboro. His practice
Of miniature chirography began early
in life and many time he has gone
without his dinner rather than leave
unfinished piece Of work.
His first serious competitive effort
was made In 1887, when some one sent
to the Belfast journal postal card
upon which 600 words had been
crowded, and detied any one to beat it,
A few days afuerward Kittredge hand
ed in postal card upon which he had
written 900 words. and this being
beaten, he produces one with 5000
words.
The 5000 word postal card ended
the competition, but Mr.. Klttredge
kept on crowding his letters and
words into still smaller space, turning
out in succession cards bearing 5000,
10, 900 and 10000 words. HIS finest
work was done in 1885, when be
wrote $4,000 words upon an ordinary
postal card, and the entire text of the
New TIE 'tament, about ISL, 600 words.
upon four postal cards.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-13
IOPSHAM,

H. M. Avery of Corinth, accompan.
led by Joseph Gilbertson Of Barre.
were at G. e. Dickerman's Friday sci.
ling photo supplies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Leonard and two
sons, Fred and Carl OF Wells River.
visited at L. o. Dickerman'S over
Sunday.
Judge J. r. Nolan, guardian OF 4,
r. Daring, was at Maplewood last
Tuesday TO see about selling the per-
sonal property.
School at Kasson Bridge comm enc.
ed Monday, with Miss Edith Taplinas
teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Smith and son
Charles were in Groton last Wednes-
day.
Judge J. r. Nolan was in White
River Junction Thursday, on the case
Of Farnham VS.. B. & M. R. R.
The school at the Four Corners
commenced Monday, with Edith Har-
mon as teacher.
j. M. Rogers has moved to the vii.
lage.
The many friends of Mrs. Chester
Dickey Of Washington, formerly OF
this place, are very sorry to learn OF
her death.
Miss Jeanette Burgess OF Corinth Ia
working at Geo. Taplin's.
Rufus Pearson has purchased
horse of G.. L. Nolan.
The funeral OF Mrs. Burt Bailey
was held Wednesday from her late
home, Rev. Mr.. McClelland oticiattnp
and the burial was 10 the family lot
at Groton. She is survived by a hus.
band, Two sons and one daughter,
who have the sympathy OF all in their
bereavement.
Frank Smith was at home over
Sunday.
Mrs. G. L. Buchanan has an orange
tree with ripe oranges on it. This is
doing pretty well for a'Vermont eli.
mate where we have eleven months
winter.
Rev. l.. X. Averill Of Barre was in
town Saturday to attend the Wiley
auction.
G. B. Smith was in Corinth Thurs.
day.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-13

ed. Its long ears were quivering, and
its intelligent eyes were full OF terror.
1t gave a shrill bray and then was
gone down the entry, broken traces fly
ing after 1t. The men looked at one
another, and then the feverishness of
the air moved them with one impulse.
Dropping picks. they fed precipitately,
making a headlong dash through the
labyrinth for the open air. With scared
faces other miners Joined them, and
while they were wondering what it
all meant a dull, deep explosion went
rumbling through the hollow back OF
them, followed by wave upon wave OF
noxious vapors. Then they understood.
When the bodies Of the few poor men
uhn had haen hopelessly. entraDDed
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-13
Temperance
Continued From Page 1.

told stories about how this could Ike
accomplished, and then asked the Ia
dies to remain and see If they could
form society. The ladies remained
and formed a Veronica League with
fifty charter members.
Tonight at 8 o'clock Hon. James
Dunn will again lecture in St. Monicas
church and after it is over the men
will form FIR. Matthew: League.
Those who have not heard Mr.. Dunn
should take advantage Of this lecture
as he is certainly an entertaining lee
turer with standard views on his diff
fcult subject, and many quaint stor-
les Of illustration.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-05-13
TUFTS WON.

Northtield, May 13.-Tufts College
defeated Norwich University IA to l
in an interesting game Saturday.
Barring the 4th inning when Nor.
wich's infield went into the air allow.
ing Tufts to score eight runs, the
playing was good on both sides. Go.
key was something of an enigma for
Tufts only five hits being made of
him, while Norwich made six off Clay,
the Tufts pitcher.