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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04
ADVANTAGES OF KHAKI.

The French troops here have failed
Dn the whole To impress the other mr..
mics fnvorably. In point OF dilll and
appearance the Germans nrc second
To nonr. says the Pekin correspond
eni of the New York Evening Post
Their fold supply system Is 40 weak
however. that they have been eompeil
ed TO buy and borrow from The Amer
lean and British. especially in mat
ters rotating 10 the feeding aud com
fort of the troops. These two ma
tions have. In fact. assisted all the
others, and, In spirit OF friendly ri.
yalry. taken points from each other
There in one thing which The ever.
lasting campaigns OF England have
done for the British army. they
have Developed In practice he best
idcas for uniform. accoutrcment and
supply Ia the field The khaki color
is British invention. and It's value
Ia making troops invisible WAS abso.
lutely determined at Tientsin. When
the American 9th infantry and the
marines were plain marks ever at
long range In their blue shirts, In u
line with them at the same range the
Welsh fisilcers were invisible to the
nnked eye aud hard TO iind with neld
glaAscs So far the United States
and other countries In adopting the
khaki for field uniform have only
done 40 In thin cotton drill for trop
ical service. But the British have
wisely determined that man IN blue
is as good q mark In winter ms In
summer and have equipped their
troops In heavy winter Khaki ard kha
hi oyereoata. Officers and men alike
OF tho American force here ARE in love
with IL. II looks well. IN warm and
rm.neutly htied for service In
the field. | have heard some Of them
talk OF sending In suggestion to
General Miles or the secretary OF war
trust that they do not forge; their
good resolutions. or that In some other
way the mntter will be brought to the
notice OF the authorities who can
adopt this excellent system oi uni.
yerssi khaki for field uniform.
The result OF the experiences OF the
baltic OF Ticntsin was that all the
American troops ON the march to Pc.
Kin had 10 drop the blue shirt and
wear The khaki tunic The adop.
tlon OF the universal khaki uniform for
the field rs no fad, II is an absolute
enceasity, TO neglect this matter
viii be criminal. as the lives o; sol
iiers viii depend upon It. When |
left the Philippines the troops In the
aeld more often wore the blue shirt
than the khaki tnnic, II a castiron
order with penalty for its infringe
ment has not been issued there, com
manding that the khaki tunic be worn
at all times In the field, the matter
should at once be taken up and acted
upon
That the khaki helmet will even.
tually be adopted for tropical scrvice
In the American army have no doubt
Here again the prejudice OF the sol.
Jier has 10 be overcome Some give
tlse highly intelligent objection to a
helmet that you cannot sleep In IT,
campaign hat that Is much slept In
Is soon a sorry hooking thing. End Its
broken rim is little protection from
the sun 4 woolen cap weighing
abou, three ounces. which could lie
snugly In the corner OF the haver-
sack or be kept In "A pocket. is surely
the best answer to that objection.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04
A sprained Ankle Quickly Cured.

AT one time | suffered from a Sc
'ere sprain of the ankle" says Geo.
r. Cary, editor of The Guide, Wash
ngton, Va. After using several well
recommended medicines without sue
cess. tried Chamberlain Pain Balm
md am pleased to say that relief came
is soon as | began its use, and a COM
plete cure speedily followed. This
emedy has also been used in my fam
ly for frost bitten feet with the best
esuits. | cheerfully recommend its
Use to all who may need first class
lniment. Sold by j. l.. Parsons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Emperor William appears To possess
the happy faculty OF putting his foot
In his mouth every time he opens II.
The latest instance OF this was his
talk to the guards-what they should
do IN the event OF another attack pp
on the king like that of lslS.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04
Ills Easy to Feel Good

Countless thousands have found d :
blessing to the body in DR.. Kings
New Lie Pills. which positively cure
onstipation. sick headache. dizziness,
aundice, malaria. fever and ague. and
al liver and stomach troubles. Pure
y vegetable. Never grippe or weak
IN. Only 25c at q. f. Tiffany's drugs>
store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Miss Baxter. who Tilted Barristor
hughes OF Denver FOR Mir. Teyis of
San Frnncisco. scems to be coneider.
abe OF butterfly, and MIR. Hughes
should not worry. Miss Baxter Is
evidently very much gone on horself
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

i'he appointment of Funston az brig.
adler general ir the regular army viii
meet with universal approval. except
by such men ms Towne. who thinks
Funston rtattor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Denver Is TO be pitied. with the
nre and police board and the board
OF public works appointed solely on
political grounds and for the estab
iishment OF n machine 10 elect "A sen
ator two years hence. the taxpayers
are In for u skinninn. sure enough.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

INC 81 Louis grand Jury has re
turned indictments by the wholesale
for frauds committed las, fail. There
IN no doubt that over 10000 illegal
ballots were cast by the gang in tina,
city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

It's . tough name the Legislature
Just adjourned viii have in years to
come. Hardly n day has gone by
that the charge OF bribery has not
been made. while liar. incompetency
and corruption have been used indis.
criminateiy and considered mild
terms.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

The loss OF the pyritic smelter Is n
severe one 10 ouray. II only blow
in short time ago. and the event
was inaugurated with nm elaborate
banquet gwen the promoters by the
citizens OF the town, and then rcturn.
ed by the owners.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Ihc biaoklistipe and boycott bill
which Senator John J. Harris took
10 much interest In passing four years
ago. was repeated by tho late assem-
biy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

ihc Denver Post OF last evening
contained very good suggestion. II
wants rom Maioney pcnsioned ut $40. =
vuo year In order that Denver poll
tics may be purified.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Eastern theater-gocrs VIII miss
Roland Reed. He was an actor of
rcno~n and had had many friends.
both In and out of the profession
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

II turns out about as suspected,
.he Denver police are stiIi at sea ss
10 the pcrpetrator of the Capitol Hlll
crimes. TOO much politics TO look
after criminals.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Saturday was pay day at the steel
works of the Colorado Fuel a Iron
Co. and xi46.O20 WAS disbursed among
the employees. in~Nddition, take the
pay rolls oil the smeiters ana railroads
and we can all see wherein Pueblo is
good town.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

II ia believed in Wal street that
the kock Island VIII be absorbed by
the Santa fe In this day OF rail
road consolidation there is no teilIng
what may happen.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

The average youth may take conr.
age Carnegie ssys there Ia AZ much
chance FOR a poor boy TO become rich
MS ever there was.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

In securing the appointment as one
OF the trustees OF the dear and dumb
institute At Colorado Springs, George
West secures a plum that viii 40 him
the rest OF his life. II Is his reward
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

The RIO Grande Western by rightf
belongs to the Denver a itio 0rande.
and Colorado pcopIc are glad II is
now certaiDcy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

cowau. with the entire police force
trying TO convict him. WAS able to
knock down ali their nicely laid plans
10 secure the big reward.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04
svH.f a,.e Hls,ssos-s1

Thsy arc vftisted or morbid duids cours-
ane the veins and affecting the tissues.
Tney src commonly due 10 detective diges-
e3an but sometimes Inherited.
How Do thsy manitcst themsclvesfs
ID many forms q cutaneous eruption.
IN S1eum on eczema, pimpies and boils.
md In weakncss. languor and general
debility.
How arc they cxpcl,cdr BY
HOOd's 8aS.D1par5Ma
which also builds mp the system that has
suffered from them. =.
Il Ia the best Of all medicines for all
nsumora-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

wh1 put in nearly two years battling
Tor his country, He wired his faith
er yesterday that he would leave San
francisco Tor home as soon as he was
mustered out
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

business ID rushing at Goodnan's.
This evident by the necessity for ad-
diti0naI paper hangers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Tor being Denmocrat nrst last and
All the time. Greatness comes TO
those Who walt. but some get tired
waiting.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

A number Of Rio Grande Southern
employees have formed pool to op-
crate mines and prospects In counties
traverscd by the road.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

The ST. LOUIS saloon keeper who
named hia place after Mrs. Ma
ton reports smashing big business
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04
arItl.h ocoupx NxlI.troom.

LONDON. April 2.--Lord Kitchener
reports the British occupation of Ny
listroom and the capture OF 81 Beers
and three guns No casualties.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

The Goodman Wall Paper and
Paint Co. 10 In need OF paper hangers.
caii around and secure n job.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Seats tor the 0iee club on Friday
evening may be reserved on Thurs
day afternoon at 4:30 at Parsons
drug store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

The people OF Durango Will allow
a golden opportunity TO pass II they
vote down the water bonds.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04
publican.

District Attorney Anglim took the
morning train for Denver, where he
Will put in a few days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

The regular meeting of the Liter
ary department OF the Ioman's club
wiii be held in the club rooms tomor-
row afternoon at 2:30.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Cripple Creek Is trying to induce the
president 10 include The greatest gold
camp on earth in his itinerary.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Il wright is not elected mayor Of
umphed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04
&c. c. c." on Every Tablet.

Every tablet of Cascarets Candy
Cathartic bears the famous C. C. C.
Never sold in bulk. Look for it and
accept no other. Beware of fraud.
All druggists, Ioc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

&c, n, Jerery VIII be elected to the
presidency OF the Rio Grande West.
ern IN connection with the RIO Grandc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

PARIS doctors have discovered new
method OF treating appendicitis with
ont the knife.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

II Durango didn't have backrap.
per Il might be poseibie 20 get Presi'
dent Mckinley TO pay us a visit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Judge Pike has leased the residence
on the corner OF I'd avenue and 10th
street. occupied by the late Tom Jack
son.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Late voters should remember the
water bonds. Pure water should be
the watch word.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

F'orty-nce new arrivals were record
cd las; month in the Farmingten dis
trict.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Colorado Springs VIII catch the
people from this section who desire
10 take In the quarto-ccntennial.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Bring your job work to The Herald.
The best work and at reasonable
prices.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Indian Trader X. +. T. Simpson is
In town today from Canon Gaillyo,
N. NJ.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Col. u. X. Sellers. proprietor Of the
rarmingtSs Hustler, is in town.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

VIII put III IL lew udyS.
Judge Pike has leased the residence
on the corner OF I'd avenue and 10th
street. occupied by the late Tom Jack
son.
The Woman's Relief corps will
serve supper this evening from o:30
until -. Hour when they close will
depend on circumstances. If you
like something good to eat. make them
call. AT the Vendome. Fair maids
to wait on you.
There was chicken today at Macca-
bee hall And other good things that
you like to eat with it. The coffee.
My. .ut it was delicious. OF course
we expected a spread from the Wom-
ans Keller corps; they have repu-
tation for good things. But inS this
instance they excelled themselves.
The tables were loaded with good
things which made trouble occasion
any between neighbors. One poor
man who sat Just across the table
from the writer was simply Darricad-
ed with dishes. When there wasn't
any more room on the table he WAS
given couple of dishes to hold. 1t
looked as though his chances for
something TO eat were extremely poar.
1t wasn't as II he hadn't any folks
His father was on one side and his
wife on the other. She didn't seem
to mind 1t a bit-merely remarked
that it would keep him quiet" and
then went on eating. Finally one OF
the young ladies' waiting on the table
took pity on the aforesaid victim aud
held the dishes for him awhile. When
we left he was eating like-a hungry
man. And he was getting in a GOO
deal OF conversation between whiics.
Yes. indeed. there was plenty to eat.
One young man near by certainly
thought so. for after finishing his
meat course he departed, evidently
thinking the menu was ended When
the fair waitress returned with his
dessert he had vanished, and he did
not come back, either. Maybe he
Will take it out in supper.
ii. Rachofsky, who has Just return
ed from New York, Philadelphia ana
Chicago, where he visited for tie pur
pose of selecting goods for The Fa-
nous, says this seasons goods shcw
decided impro, ement on those dis
played during the last few ysarE
Instead OF the staples, to which the
manufacturers hav, so iargefy con
fined themselves lately there are rae
ical changes in texture and weayes o.
summer goods. That the public ap
preciates this new departure is evi
dent by the rapidity with which the
retail stores sell out this class o,
material. Mr.. Racnotsky states that
The stores aic very busy, iirdin, II
almost impossible to keep up w.'l or
ders. Wholesale trade is trifie qui-
ct. probably from the fact that the
winter has been longer than usual
AS result spring ordecs from the out
side are a little late in e lming in
Prices are very reasonable, nor does
1t appear at present that t iey viii
| advance. Everyone seems to consid.
-er the market stable. and consequent
ly is buying what he wants and as he
needs 1t. Besides buying a liberal
stock OF goods MIR. Rachotsky visit
ed all the large retail stores for the
purpose OF taking items as to metro
politan methods. TO be put into prac-
tice at The Famous. Competition
he said. was never keener. but with
that he had no fault to find. since he
considers it an important factor in The
activity of any community.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

e. Z. Perkins is once more able to
be out. His friends congratulate him
upon his recovery from long siege
OF illness.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

The fact that The Herald buys its
paper by the car load and hns a lar
ger paid circulation than any sheet
in the southwest, bothers the oppo
sition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Kio Grande stock reached 81 In New
YORK last wednesday. the second
time IN the history OF the rond.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

The Woman's Relief corps will
serve supper this evening from o30
until =. Hour when they close will
depend on circumstances. If you
like something good to eat make them
call. AT the Vendome. Fair maids
to wait on you.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Henry J. Arnold has moved from
Florence to Denver where he will be
permanently located.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

The Rochester hotel has changed
hands and The Herald bespeaks a
good patronage for the new proprie
tors, Mrs. Mingus and Mrs. Schwenck.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

The transport Logan arrived at San
Francisco Friday with the 33d and
aath infantry. The SD infantry left
san Francisco about 1900 strong. and
II comes back with only 760 names on
the muster roll. The 3+th also went
out 1890 strong, and sol OF them
came home ON the Logan. From 100
to 100 men OF each regiment were
discharged in Manila; the remainder
succumbed to disease and Filipino
bullets. Besides the cabin passen-
gers and enlisted men the Logan car
ried ten men of the hospital corps.
ten discharged civilians. ten dis
charged soldiers, six prisoners and
two mascots. In tho hold are the
remains OF 25U soldiers who died in
the Philippines. Among those re-
turning and to be mustered out with
IN the next two weess Is Ed. Lazarus.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

y. B franklin. general eastern
agent OF the st, Louis u San Francis
20 railroad. is In the city visiting his
parents. MIR. and Mrs q. w Frank
lin.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

From Mondays Daily.
kico decided last Monday to refund
her school bonds by vote of ~ to
nothing. t
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Herald subscribers are coming to
the front with their rs cents today.
rbey are glad TO aid paper that up
holds the community In which It is
published.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

a party OF nine persons. among
them q, iteister and family OF Okla
homa. are staying at the Blain. en-
route to San Juan county, New Mex
leo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

j. SIeeth. who was in from Bayfield,
yesterday, returned this morning. Mr.
SIeeth has position with d. C. Coul
son at that place.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

On Saturday evening The Spy OF
aettysburg' company played to a
good sized audience, the performance
going on even smoother than on the
1ight preceding In addition to the
programme as presented on Friday
there We're specialties by Bert VIII
liams and Fred Adams of Durango.
and f. J. Burch OF Pueblo, which were
well received.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

This morning at y o'clock S. King
Chung. the Chinese dealer In curios.
avenue, with which most Durango peo-
pie are familiar. died OF combination
OF rheumatism and pneumonia. King
Chung had been III for the past three
weeks with iniiammatory rheumatism.
On Saturday last he seemed to be
much better. but carelessly exposing
himseif. took cold. with the result that
resulted fatally. Deceased had been
u resident of Durango for the past
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

The Democrat might just as well
go ahead on the ordinances. The
Old members will see that no job is
entered into for an increase In the
price per page.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Hon. Thomas d. Burns member OF
the council from Rio Arriba county,
made an excellent legislator. He
has carefully watched the interests OF
tho territory and HIS constituents. and
by positive and upright course he
did much to prevent reckless and un.
wics legislation OF public funds, in
many instances his action prevented
vicious bills from becoming laws
santa Fc Capital
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

The Democrat would like to have Il
council 1t could control-like the com
missioners. 1t would then require
the courts to keep them from robbing
the city treasury, as 1t is willing to do
IN the case OF the county. with the
connivance OF Mr.. Bradley. But 1t
won't work.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

rms Is ali-fooI's day. when pedcs
trians try to see how far they can
Kick an old hat lying carelessly on
the sidewalk. but which covers good
sized stone
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

This afternoon the Rochester Hotel
changes hands, Mr.. and Mrs. d. Pres.
ton Beil having sold ont to Mrs, DIR.
Mingus and Mrs. Schwenck. Mrs,
bell, who has been in the hotel busi-
ness Tor twelve years, having run the
Leland. Commercial and Rochester.
is in need OF a rest and change. About
April IL she VIII leave for Ashland.
ore. where she will visit with broth
er and sister not seen in many years.
Mrs. Beii expects to me away until
about June |, Mr.. Bell going to the
mountains during her absence. Mr..
and Mrs. Bell are among the Oldest
residents OF Durango. having lived
here for twenty years. The best wish
es OF The Herald as well as OF the
community go with them in their fu-
ture undertakings.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Mr.. Burweli OF the house is most
persistent hunter OF relics and anti
quities. Eighteen years ago he was
residing near Golden and spent some
time in digging out a peirined palm
tree at the foot of Table mountain
near Golden. Yesterday, in rem
iniscent mood, he stood in one OF the
windows OF the chamber OF the house
or representatives, and pointed out
places in sight along the foothills.
over In that direction" he said, was
where dug out the palm tree. Fur
ther over to the lett mere is where
Prof. Lake dug out the largest dino
saur ever found. The one Prof. Lake
dug up was ~ feet long and had feet
16 rect long. The listener turned
from the window. gave an expressive
glance about the chamber and then
an appealing one to Mr.. Burwell.
wiling to admit the fossil was a big
one. but not willing to admit 1t frac-
tured any Colorado record. the listen
er maintained silence.-Denver Re-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

The Ladies' Aid society of the Pres
Dyterian church Will give reception
IN honor the University Glee club on
Friday evening at the Strater from
1880 until II O'Clock.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

l., u. HomfeId, former representa-
tive from Dolores and Montezuma
counties, IL in Denver hospital suf
rering with appendicitis. and is too
weak to undergo an operation. Many
friends throughout this section sym
pathize with him In his afiiiction.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

fcsterday morning Joseph Eder. O
smeiter man. died at Mercy hospital
or pneumonia after n weeks illness.
Deceased was native OF Austria and
~ years OF age. His brother is max
ing arrangements for the funeral
which Will take place on Wednesday
morning at o'clock from the Cath
ollie church.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

rhe weather clerk IN now no doubt
prepared to furnish this section with
respectable weather. of the Kind that
we are accustomed 10. Watch veg
citation boom.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

g O. r.'o' wa."... a. not expensive. GOOD. to-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

The burial OF Fred i,essell took
place yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
His sister could not be notified, as the
La Plata Undertaking company. who
mad charge OF the body, had no op-
portnnity to discover her where
aOouts.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Mr.. Williams, of the firm of Jarvis
q Williams. will occupy the Frank
Barnes residence. corner of 4th ave
nue and 10th street
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

There's heaps of pretty things at
Graden's. Some of the cutest col
lars and articles OF neckwear. Did
you notice the hair ornaments. bows
and "sich".
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

Did you know the Glee club will be
here on Friday evening OF this week 2
iou cant have forgotten, surely. II
you want to hear good music. go. II
you want to be merry and sad. go
II you want TO be well entertained
go. II you want AN evening OF unai
loved pleasure. go. Go where Why
to the opera house. April s.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

The Herald added two dozen new
names To its subscription list this
morning, and the opposition sheet
suffered correspondingiy. The under
handed aud uncailed for attacks on
decent people are bearing fruit. Pret-
" soon she Herald VIII have every
resident OF Durango on It's list.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

The funeral services of s. King
Chung VIII be held tomorrow after
noon at O'Clock at the Presbyterian
church. Deceased was well known
and respected by his patrons. who will
doubtless be anxious to pay last
tribute to his memory by means of
their attendance at his funeral rites.
For this reason those in charge have
arranged to hold the services in the
cnurch.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-04

J. Il. Brewer left this morning for
Kansas CITY. where he goes on bust
ness,b Will endeavor to get little
pleasure out of the trip. He ought
to strike good weather after the late
Stormy March.