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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

So honestly and fairly has the of
nee county judge heen presided over
the past three years that We hnd very
few who favor change, when the
people have a man who gives salts
faction as n Judge. Que who Is honest
and fair in his decisions, renders
strict account OF probate business,
etc. such AN individual should be re
tanned, as the office In nonpolitical.
Tho bar of the city is satisfied with
Mr. A. @, Pike. and AS a result much
business is transacted In the county
court that would otherwise 90 10 the
district court With added expense tn
the taxpayers. These facts are
known. however, 10 the great malori'
~ OF voters. and we are satisfied Mr..
Pike will be retained ON the bench for
the ensuing throe of four years. as
the case may be.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17
SAD DEATH.
Willie, Son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. c..
Chapman, Dies suddenly Yesterday

There is reaper whose nab.c is
Death,
And with his sickle keen.
He reaps the bearded grain with a
breath.
And ,he flowers that gov betw n.
Shall | have naught That is fair?'
saith he;
Have naught but the bearded
grain?
Though The breath of these flowers
is sweet TO me,
l will give them all back again.
And the parents gave in tears .,ld
pain
The dover they most did love;
They knew they should find it safe
again
In the fields of light above.
o, not in cruelty, not in wrath,
Came the Reaper yesterday;
Twas an angel visited the green
earth
And took that flower away"
Last evening the news came that
little Willie Chapman, whom the
community has known as a merry
brighteyed boy, full of life and fun
and the pride of his parents hearts
had shut his eyes on toys and play
mates, home and parents and sunk
peacefully into the sleep that knows
no waking. Knowing the child, and
the future. people received the intel
igence with saddened faces and sym
pathetic nearts. There are few who
have not known sorrow-into most
lives some rain has fallen-some darh
and dreary days have come to us all
Those who have known the heart.
ache and the longing for dear ones
who are not, can truly sympathi2e
with the bereaved, though they may
express 1t but haltlngly. Real JOY o..
sorrow is too deep for wrds. We feel
that we cannt speak.
While not i'll, Willie had been all
ing for about three weeks. his at
tendance at school being somewhat
irregular in consequence. He was
troubled somewhat with Indigestion
and also was slightly nervous. Dur
ing fair week, however, he was out at
tho grounds. riding out on his bicy-
Gle ON Wednesday Since then he
was not SO well. Sunday his par
ents took him driving, thinking the
fresh air would be beneficial, and. al
though he was not enthusiastic, the
little fellow went contentelly
enough. Yesterday about O'Clock he
had sinking spell, followed Dy one
at I ana another at O'Clock In the
latter he passed quietly away.
Had he lived till next Sunday vii.
lie would have been 10 years old.
He was "A very bright boy with a
gneat fondness for natJce and a
knowledge of the haunts and habits
of living things. surprising in one so
young. His fondness for pets and his
devotion to them have often been re-
marked upon. In school he was a
member OF the 5lh grade, and has al
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

II IN mol 80 much question OF men
as 1t 10 party action that the votera
OF the county and state are kicking
about Its the record the aggregation
has made tina. is sickeninE and caus-
Ing voters OF all parties to bo worried
over the future. Taxation In La
Plata county the past year has been
excessive but II In going to be higher
this coming year. Tho levy win be
lower but the aggregate amount OF
money paid In will be much more than
usual. In the first place We, ms u PEG
pie, must Increase our donation To the
state sometuing over ten thousand
dollars AZ = direct result OF fusioniam
and Democratic misgoyernment I'm.
der AcIntyre. the only Republican
since 1892, there WAS sufficient reven.
ne and balance OF nfty thousand
doliars, whica has been expended
along with something like nye hun
dred thousand additional. Now tho
taxpayers are called upon To pay this
deficiency and also provide slush
f,ino for the men now In ONCE Not
ouly viii the county bc called upon
to send ten thousand dollars addition
ai TO the state treasury through the
regular channel OF taxation but our
peopie have already contributed large.
ly through the medium OF special tax.
alton. Every saloon and drug store
has had to dig up twenty-five dollars
each and win have to do 30 each year
hereafter. Again, every Incorporated
company has contributed. Where
does ali this money go ia question
the voters are asking Continuing
Democracy and fuslonists In Office
will not help matters and the thing
TO be feared Ia that everything Will
20 from bad to worse. Therefore.
The Herald asks voters In ail candor,
they are going to continue the pres
ent stat. OF AFFAIRS. or add fuel to the
fiAmesy Our readers will bear us out
that on many Accasiops We have ad-
yised men d women To vote as their
conscience dictates. and IL they do
this three weeks from today we feel
confident OF the result Organism
AND sentiment should play no part In
this election. but solid facts. and the
fact IN that Organism has bankrupted
the county OF La Plata and the state
OF Colorado. and the quicker men and
women Interested In the progress and
welfare OF the county and state real.
iEe this the better. We have never
urged Democrats to go against their
state or national nominees. but we do
30 at this time. not only this tali but
We feel that we can safely urge them
to make up their minds TO do SO a
year hence In order that the leaders
and oficeseekers may be taught a
lesson that will be beneficial in the
future. Again. the election OF the Re
publican ticket In La Plata county
this fall would have a salutary effect
on the Democratic manipulators. II
would cause ofiice-seekers to stop and
consider well the feasibility OF such
primaries NJ were indulged in a
couple weeks ago--lf II paid, Pri-
mares should be M honestly conduct
ed n the election. or course the
aide that won out was probably justi-
fsed from the fact that the other side
vas wallowing In the mire. but 1t is
l bad precedent for the rising genera
tion, and the men and women OF this
county should put veto to such
,ractices the 9Th day of next month.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

u elected clerk, Mr. Eddy will have
no favnritos TO reward or enemies to
punish, but viii be clerk for the peo'
Pile and the county He was the nom
lnoc of the Republicans two years ago
but WAS fused on For years he has
been recognized as suitable candi-
date for the ofnco by both parties,
and now ls the time to reward ability
and merit 1t must be borne In
mind that the clerk keeps nll the coun
~ records. Is clerk OF the board of
commissioners. draws and signs all
warrants in connection with the chair
man OF the board. aud II requires n
careful and competent man TO perform
the work. Mr.. Eddy will be the
righ. man in the right place
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17
Fair Directory Meeting.

The fair directors met last night
and went over the business requiring
attention. All bills were taken UP
and few disallowed, but everything
passed off harmoniously. The asso-
citation will just about come out eveI~>
after paying for the improvements
which figure around the $1,000 point
AS soon as the minutes are written
up. The Herald will publish same in
order to show stockholders where
money went. etc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

There Is no danger Of mn extra scs-
sion being called before election Or.
man and his hackers know that II any
thing more was needed to cause a
complete tidal wave In favor OF Rcpub-
licaniem Il would be nm extra session,
hence the evil Is going to be put on
as long as the administration can see
NJ way clear TO do 70.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

There is no doubt but that several
hundred voters who went against
Joseph o. Smith for sheriff two years
ago are for him this time. as they feel
that he Is the right man for the
place. that HIS experience M sheriff
in the past is such Az 10 make him
an ideal officer Tho people want n
man In this Office who is not change
able. ono who Is a natural detective
one who Is not afraid 10 70 after his
man. one who plays no favorites and
a live representative OF the county
ny elee,ing Mr. Smith the people OF
La Plata county will be thus honorcd.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

music were the order of the day. AT
late hour the guests departed, with
regrets that the afternoon was so soon
gone.
Those present were: Mesdames
Plckerill. O'Keefe. Lowe Beers. Red
ick. Watson. Adams. and Misses Rob
son. Watson. Stilwell. Edna and Lena
Newman. Redick. Ramsey. Honor
Breen. Graham. McCloud. Rail-. Sey-
bold Young.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17
Keep Your Bowels Strong.

Constipation or diarrhea when
your bowels are out of order. Cas-
carets Candy Cathartic will make
them act naturally. Genuine tablets
stamped c. c. c. Never sold in
bulk. All druggists, Ioc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

The fact that Indianapolis elected n
Republican mayor last week. the firs
tme IN six years. ls significant II
indicates that Republlcanism In fully
established In Indiana and that the ad.
ministration Is upheld
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

We will now be given n practical
test of the propostion-is woman
woman's enemy. We will ascertain
II women will vote against one of
their sex who is fitted and well quail
aed for the office to which she aspires
and fate made It compulsory to earn
her own livlihood7
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

In nominating Mr., J. u. TIFFANY Tor
surveyor the Republicans recognized
merit and ability. Above every con
alteration. he should be elected to the
position as II Is Of more importance
10 the people generally than Is gen
orally supposed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

The project for a Mckinley monu-
ment at Philadelphia is progressing
favorably and there is no doubt that
the shaft viii be raised. Washington,
Lincoln. Grant and Garfield have been
thus honored and there Is no reason
why Mckinley shall not be,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

BY eieoting G. G. Eddy clerk. the
people win have nm experienced man
In charge. For years Mr., Eddy was
clerk OF the board and he knows the
duties to a dot
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

The Pennsylvania commission to
the Charleston exposition has decid
ed to erect a state building on the eN-
position grounds at n cost OF not less
than 100000.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

The sentiment seems TO pervade
the state that fusion and fusion maDip-
ulators In the past must be re!cgated
TO the rear The state has suffered
sufficiently.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

What has become OF the Harrison
BOOM A few months ago some one
said he was seeking The presidency.
Probably II has gone TO join the Tom
Johnson decline
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

and when 1t comes to collecting from
those who have been favored he will
be right on the spot, as favoritism will
not rule under his administration
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17
from Tuesdays Daily.

from luesday baliN-
Tiffany for surveyor is the proper
caper
over twenty-five oil companies have
been organized to operate in Archu-
leta county.
Chairman Melville as secretary of
the county central committee.
A. X. Springer came down from Sill
yer,on last night. He expects to re-
turn to Aztec in the morning.
f. A. Rodecker returned Sunday
from hunting trip above lockwood.
Bear and deer there were many. but
not for him.
The invitations issued by Mr.. and
Mrs. Kruschke for this evening have
been recalled on account of the death
of Willie Chapman.
William Butler, editor of The Farm
ington Times. spent the night in Du
range. leaving tomorrow for Den
yer on a short visit.
Mrs. Ransberry and Mrs. Bird re
turned to their home in Pennsylva-
mia yesterday morning. after most
pleasant visit with their sister Mrs.
Steineger.
Luke Hunter is going to remain
with us until after the Elk drawing
is after the Mcbride doll Then he
goes south for the winter-probably
California, maybe West India islands.
All eyes are turned towards Pago-
sa and Archuleta county. Just let
oil start gushing. and there will be a
genuine boom that will eclipse any
thing ever witnessed in this section
of the state.
A L. Brown. the Aztec liveryman.
Is in town today, having moved his
family to Durango in order to give the
children good schooling this winter.
MIR. brown reports everything pros
porous around Aztec.
AS Miss Young starts on her tour
through the county tomorrow, The
Herald bespeaks for her a kindly re-
ceptlon. The women of town and
county owe it to their sex to aid one
who is well qualified and is alone in
the world struggling for an existence,
The Republican nominee for school
superintendent is Durango school
product. and should be honored on
the 9TH of November.
Ed NJ. Brown returned to Mineral
Point yesterday, taking the afternoon
Silverton train. He was accompanied
by C. L Mcconnell and U. r. Bag
ley. of ST. Louis. The latter two will
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17
inspect the upper Animas mining dis
tricts of San Juan county.

Everything is in readiness for the
telephone construction on the Farm
ington line as soon as the men are
through with the Silverton end, which
will be in few days. The workmen
have been considerably delayed ow-
ing to deep snow on the north side
of Sultan mountain.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

Harry Turner's left foot came in
contact with "A broken beer bottle
while In the plunge at Timble yes
terday and as result he is limpine
on stick.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

r. Il. Peterson served the county
well as coroner a few years ago. and
he will do so again the coming two
years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

The attendance at the Buffalo expo
a.don Ia said to be very good. For
a time It looked dubious for the big
show
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

Mrs. ]. G. Coppinger is expecting
her mother and sister, Mrs. and Miss
Blanche Braiden. OF Parkersburg. W.
Va. TO make her long visit
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

There were but two arrests, and
those for fighting. during the entire
fair. That speaks pretty well for the
orderliness OF the crowd
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

Since starting in business in Du-
range. Louis Metzler has established
an enyiable business. especially in
Belle of Durango and Free Coinage
cigars. The cigars are made of the
pure article and are excellent smok-
ers. II you have never tried one. do
so at once and be convinced.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17
Joe Smith for sheriff. of course.

Roosevelffis proving to be president
He can be relied upon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17
From Mondays Daily.

Miss Sophia Buhlhauer is taking
her vacation. For two weeks Rich
eys' customers will miss her from
.-ie store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

Yellow journals and their yellow
methods should he tabbooed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

DIR. C. ID. Warner. Dear Sir: |
have used your Compound of Seven
Cures. the great cancer cure and blood
purifier. with excellent results. |
can recommend it for the purposes for
which 1t is given. know of two
cases of cancer which were given up
by the doctors. but were cured by DR..
Warmers Compound of Seven Cures.
Yours truly. J. II. MANN.
For sale by j. l.. Parsons
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17
Funeral Services.

The funeral of Thomas Henderson
o'clock from the residence of John
Henderson. on 4th avenue. The ser
vices were very largely attended. a
great many friends and acquaint-
ancos OF the family assembling to pay
their respects to the dead mans mem
Dry Rev. Howard had charge OF
the services Mt the house. which were
simple and appropriate. The Wood
men OF the World, who were present
In body. officiated at the grave.
Mr.. Thomas Henderson, who died at
Mercy hospital Friday night, did not
bleed to death as was reported. He
was in critical condition Friday
morning. and n Sister was constantly
Mt his bedside. She was not instruct
cd to watch for bleeding. but she aid
SO. knowing there is danger in such
cases She noticed the bleeding the
moment il began and called two 9th
or Sisters. who responded immediate
ly. and also notified the doctor by tel
ephone. The doctor was not at
home. being out ON call, but was
sent for as soon as possible, The
Sisters did all in their power TO stop
the bleeding and succeeded in doing
| so in few minutes. He diu not
lose much blood. and lived twelve
hours afterwards. He had been delir
ious much OF the time for some days
before his death The Sisters We're
assiduous In attention to him all the
time, and kept Sister In attendance
night and day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

Harry Turner's left foot came in
contact with broken beer bottle
while in the plunge at Trimble yes
on stick.
Raleigh james has opened aB Office
In the Neer-Rudersdorf barber shop
for the Denver Steam Laundry. He
will call and deliver goods by leav-
Ing word at the above place.
Curley Mcbride received tele.
gram from William Koehler this
morning announcing the death OF
their youngest child. aged about three
years. Many Durango friends ex-
tend sympathy.
s. f.. koontz. of Aztec. carried off
The sweepstakes on farm products at
the Colorado-New Mexico fair Geo.
Allen. of Pennington, first on fruit
display and also sweepstakes on larg-
est display OF fruit from San Juan
county.
The new device for lowering the
casket into the grave. lately adopted
by the Hood Undertaking Co., is
very satisfactory. 1t requires but
one man TO operate 1t. and 1t works
very smoothly. thus eliminating many
Objectionable and often trying fea'
'nres at the grave.
Mrs. and Miss Belle Watson. of
Telluride, who have been visiting
friends and taking in the fair. will re-
urn home In the morning. Miss
Watson is the Democratic nominee
tor county superintendent of schools
in San Miguel county. The Republic
IN candidate is also woman.
Jack Redman. Rev. w. II. Fergu-
son aud S. l.. Moench started this
morning for the Piedra, where they
will hunt deer and bar" May the
search not be in vain. They eX-
pect TO return about the end of the
week.
Now that the potato harvest is al
most over. there Is one thing stamped
mdelibly upon the mind Of the pota-
to-grower. aud that is the value OF
new seed potatoes. Wherever new
seed has been put In this year, the re-
suit Is most gratifying. and the crop
teaches Its own lesson. Given prop
or seed. San Luis Will produce as
good potatoes as can be raised In the
stnte.---Del Norte Prospector
Miss Fannie DE La Vergne left yes
torday for Denver. en- route for Tam
pa. Florida. where she expects to
spend the winter with her sister On
the way she will visit friends in Clin-
ton. Mo. her old home. Miss De La
Vergne's Durango friends wish her a
pleasant time and hope she will re-
turn In the near future. Assessor b.
o. Price. who was summoned to Den
yer ON business. accompanied her that
far.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17
A Fiendish Attack.

An attack was lately made on c. f.
proved fatal. 1t came through his
kidneys. His back got so lame he
could not stoop without great pain. or
sit in a chair except propped by cush-
icus. No remedy helped HIM until
he tried Electric 3itta,'s which effect
ed such wonderful change that be-
writes that he feels like new man.
This marvellous medicine cures back
ache and kidney trouble, purlfies the
blood and builds up your health.
Only soc, at ]. f. Tiffany. Jrs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

There II universal satisfaction
with the Republican ticket,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

The only thing the Democrats fear
is the record OF their own party.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

All parents mourn the loss of their
children, but it seems that the TAX
ing away of child now and then is
accompanied by circumstances that
makes the parting unusually sad.
The death of little Willie Chapman is
one of these. Mr. Chapman's life
and future plans have been wrapped
up in his son, and at his age the blow
comes like thunderbolt from clear
sky. Words are inadequate to pic
ture the grief in the hearts of both
father and mother. the latter, no less
than the first, having often pictured
the future yhen Wilt, grown III,
would minister to their comforts.
There is not father or IA mother
within the city that will not shed a
tear. not so much for the one gone,
but for the living.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

The above is taken from the Cob
den, ILL.,, Sentinel of October 10. and
the news came as a severe blow to
the son Willis A. Reese. as he was
unaware OF her illness. 1t is always
sad when we get news of the death of
a dear one. but when loving moth
er Is taken away the sorrow is dou-
bled. 1t is a pleasure and comfort,
however. to know that the departed
was a living example of what we all
should be. and that the hereafter has
In store all the blessings of the ere
ator. Many Durango friends eX'
tend sympathy to Mr. Reese in this
hour OF bereavement.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

Raleigh James has opened an Office
in the Neer-Rudersdorf barber shop
for the Denver Steam Laundry. He
Will call and deliver goods by leav-
Ing word at the above place.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17
Good Woman Gone.

"Dled. Oct. 8. 1901, at $50 p. m,
at her home three miles north OF Cob
den, Mrs. J. p Reese, aged 81 years,
10 months and 8 days. Funeral ser
vices will be held at the house Oc-
tober II. at 10 o'clock a. m. Inter
ment in the family cemetery. A good
woman has gone. She was mother
In Israel With kindly words and
deeds she lowered around every sick
bed in her neighborhood, and carried
good cheer and substantial relief to
every shanty and cottage that shell
tered sorrow and want. She Will be
greatly missed in a large circle that
has known her so well and so long"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

Every age has its distinctive type
Of the exquisite" and in Quo Vadis'
we get good portrayal of the Roman
Glass OF Fashion" in the person OF
Petronius. He is elegant, cultured,
yet a man of great magnetic power,
quick perception and keen insight in
to character. He captivates the audi
ence by his coolness in the midst OF
danger, and by his debonair ways in
general. Mr.. r. +. Rutledge has made
a pronounced hit in this role with the
Carpenter production
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

During the fair week vacation the
Longfellow school building was thor
oughly fumigated. not only the one or
two rooms visited by scarlet fever pa
tients, but the entire building, the
latest and best disinfectants being
used, which insures safety hereafter
so far as the building is concerned.
The Local Security Co. this morn
ing sold two houses. known as the
Dorm Blaser property IN NORTH pu.
range. to Mrs. Ellen C. Perkins. This
firm is making a great many sales this
fall. and those having property to sell
should place it in the hands OF the
company.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

Curley Mcbride received tele.
gram from William Koehler this
morning announcing the death of
their youngest child. aged about three
years Many Durango friends ex-
tend sympathy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

Silas w. Smith has been selected by
Chairman Melville as secretary of
the county central committee.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

Ed NJ. Brown returned to Mineral
Point yesterday, taking the afternoon
slverton train. He was accompanied
by c. L. Mcconnell and U. r. Bag
ley. of st. Louis. The latter two will
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

A. II. Springer came down from Sill
yerton last night He expects to re
turn to Aztec in the morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

over twenty-five oil companies have
been organized to operate in Archu-
leta county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

f. A. Rodecker returned Sunday
from IA hunting trip above lockwood.
Bear and deer there were many, but
not for him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-17

Tiffany for surveyor is the proper
caper.