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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19
OIL Wells Being Rapidly Put Down,
(Pagosa Springs TimesD

lIhHohd Nptlukr
The oil situation is growing in In
terest daily. New companies are be
Ing organized and those that have al
ready secured Arm foot-hold are
pushing work,
Among the new companies lis the
Federal OIL and Mining company
which has Its machinery on the
ground, and will put down well near
the ranch of Morris Brown on the
little Blanco. The drilling will be
under the management OF C, II. Free.
man and ]. s. Brown. This ia con
sidered fine location to drill.
The Colorado Mutual Coal and OIL
company Is down about 300 feet,
coming In contact with n strong body
Of gas. which will be utilized for fuel.
Mr.. Chapson will doubtless ask the
town board OF Pagosa Springs for n
franchise and we hope for well
lighted town In the future.
Tho Colorado Exploration company
under the management OF +. NJ. Biggs
is down 1000 feet with good indica-
tions.
The Home OIL and Fuel company
under the management OF Mr.. F. III.
Buckles. has ordered its machinery
and viii be ready for business soon.
In this section. which is west of Pa
gosa Springs. this company thinks
II will get oil at depth less than
/ 900 feet
The Pagosa Land and OIL company
expect to get the water cased on In
about a week, and Will be able to test
the quantity OF the oil struck at the
time they stopped to case. That this
well is already success seems Ger
tain
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

The Del Norte Prospector is not
at ali pleased with the manner In
which the present nah and game
warden Ia conducting tho Office
The prospoctor Is Informed that the
people are getting Just tho kind OF
administration they voted for and La
anything but executive. Under his
rule. Starting at the fountain head
an error was committed In clcctius
Jim Orman whose qualifications arr
anything but executive. Under his
administration any old thing goes
The position OF fsh superintendent
has been bar,orcd like 40 much
crackers and ohccse. Nh attention
has been given to the qualifications
OF the men appointed and an a result
the batcberics OF the stntc have dc
teristed Men who would make fair
clerks and probably reliable NO far
as honesty goes, but who knew no
more about nsh culture than blind
horse, are holding positions which re
quirc long experience. In this con
nection the Prospector says; 1T ~
one OF the strange things In the ailo,'
mcnt OF public position In Colorado
that the right sort OF man cannot
be secured for Ash and game Warden.
The administration OF the anairs OF
ONCE has made II the laughing stock
OF the state for several years, and
apart from an occasional fruitlcss
chase into tho northwest. or u grand
stand play In some other direction.
the once seems TO be only valuable
Ms a means OF wasting public funds,
The removal OF Deputy Game Wat
den George l.. Blackmore. OF hip
Grande county. was u piece OF work
that at least leaves the Game War
denis ONCE open TO the suspicion OF
having been "nxed" by somebody,
and has at the same time deprived
this section OF the state OF an ON eiai
who dared to do his duty regardless
of consequences. Tho correspond
ence leading up to MIR. Blackmores
resnovai forces the belief that Game
Warden Harris does not wish to have
a deputy In this section, for reasons
perhaps well known In the game
warden's once. and suspected by the
people OF this part of the state who
are familiar with the case"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19
TIME EXTENDED.
For Receiving Subscriptions to Nc
kiniey. Memorial Fund.

Some days ago The Herald an
nounced that the subscription list OF
the Mckinley memorial fund would
be closed the 18th OF this month.
Since that time The Herald has re-
ceived requests from national head
quarters requesting that the work be
continued. and complying with the
request The Herald list as well as
that at the postoffice will be kept
open for GONE time to come. So far
there are only about two hundred
names on the two lists. There
should be at least one thousand in
Durango ond La Plata county. In
some communities the amount sub
scribcd is not limited. but The Her
aid followed the plan adopted by sew
eral other Colorado counties and
made the subscription ten cents
which enabled the poor to get in on
the same level and be as much a fac
tor ms the millionaire. We feel con-
ident hundreds of our readers have
simply deferred this matter. They
want to be included in the list but
have overlooked 1t. Just make a
note OF the 1t and the next time you
drop In The Herald office or the post
office add your name and ten cents.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19
The Hot Water oeyser.
lpngosa Springs Times J


Az predicted by the Times that the
water would rise 20 to 80 feet has al
ready been demonstrated. The fiow
above ground IL now 65 feet and 1t
can be raised higher from 150 to 200
is certain. This insures fire protec-
tion. and 1t is not at all improbable
that the water will be utilized TO
heat the town.
Mr. Collins. with his usual enthusi-
asm and perseverance,, has begun to
shape affairs no as to have hrst-
class bath house and sanitarium es-
tahlished and later a finc hotel. which
w',s contemplated when he began the
scheme.
Hundreds OF pictures are being sent
all over the world, Mr.. Kurtz sue
cccded in getting f,ne photo imme'
diately after the water was struck.
which shows the now GO feet high.
and In the background below the vast
th,cng of people who were the nrst
Witnesses.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19
Stevens sudden Ending.

The particulars OF the sudden de-
mise OF Stevens, the horse thief. are
quite tragic. Mr.. q. e. Hatcher OF
Pagosa Springs arrived at the juno
tion Sunday and was informed by
some musicians that Stevens was
here. One OF the musicians called
Stevens by name and the culprit ap-
peared very uneasy. Mr.. Hatcher
then endeavored to wire the informn-
ton to Durango. but WAS unable to
secure the telegraph operator. In
the meantime Mr.. Hatcher informed
Constable Game, who went to his
house and secured his gun. Game
then located Stevens In the boiler
room OF the Sullenberger mill lyirg
on top OF the boiler with some tramps
who were keeping warm. the mill be
Ing Idle over Sunday. Singing out
Stevens. Game called on him to sur
render. stating he was an ofhcer and
pulling his gun on him. Stevens rails
ed himself up and instead OF comply
Ing pulled 45-Colts' revolver from
his hip pocket. but Game took no
chances. and let go. The ball enter
ed underneath the eyeball, passing
through the brain and causing instant
ueath.
Game was at one time deputy sheI
IN in an Arizona county. and, having
bad experience with bad men. knew
Just what to do.
A reward OF 800 is offered by San
Juan county, N. M. and 1t may be
necessary to take Stevens there for
Identification to obtain same, al
though It will necessitate that coun
ty buryIng him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

The Herald believes in giving cred
it to whom credit is due, and no mat
ter if the report of the naval board
is not in accord with the work ac-
complished by Schley, the American
people have their minds made up as
to where creoIt belongs. The ver-
dict was formed long ago and cannot
be changed now. And this reminds
us there has been altogether too
much backbitting in the Santiago af-
fair. There is glory enough to go
round and if those in official position
refuse to give due consideration 10
merit of the various officers the peo-
Pile will do so.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

1t is the freely expressed opinion of
physicians and health officers that it
will be difficult to make quarantine
effective where there are SO many
cases OF fever which are never at
tended by physicians and where fami-
lies fail or refuse to notify health of
f1cers. The health board does not
appear to be equipped for covering
the situation, as 1t would require 4
great many special officers to main
tain rigid quarantine which would be
at all effective.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19
Great Weather Calendar.

The Chattanooga Medicine Co.
the manufactures Of McElree's Wine
OF Cardui and Thedford's Blacl
Draught. have Just issued the 1902
edition Of the Cardi Weather Chart
and Calendar. This calendar has
sprung into universal prominence by
accurately fortelling the Galveston
flood and predicting the droughts and
hoods OF the past summer, year
ahead OF each occurrence. This office
has Just received one Of those calen-
dars, which consists of twelve sheets
of paper. 13x20 inches In size, all fas.
tened together with gilt tin strip
and brass loop hanger. Each sheet
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

The Los Angeles Herald is some
what of a mathematician In figuring
on the amount OF sugar imported into
this country. II figures out the pro
cession of sugar At the rate OF one
ton. 1000 pounds, TO the wagon load.
Four OF such sugar turnouts would
reach 100 feet: 40 OF them would
cover 1000 feet; 200 OF them would
extend almost mile-cal II mile
for concession in figuring. Then
1000 of them would reach eastward
ten miles; 10000 would extend 100
miles: 100000 would stretch out TO-
900 miles, Ten thousand miles OF
sugar the United States is importing
every year. when every pound OF u
might be produced In the west.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

produce the finest coke in the world.
All along the local railroad line as
far north as Halls's and west as far
as the Piedra the country is supposed
to be underiaid with the same kind
Of coal, which will be good paying
proposition II capital once gets hold
OF it. This only goes to show that
Archuleta county has an unlimited
amount OF undeveloped territory and
resources .--Pagosa News.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19
Through the Picturesque Blue Noun.
tains.

The route of the Lehigh Valley rail-
road between Niagara Falls and Buf-
falo and New York and Philadelphia
is one of enhancing beauty. Pano-
ramic changes of scenery greet the
eye at every turn. Fast trains. Din
ing cars. service la carte.
Stop-over allowed at Buffalo on all
through tickets to New York and Phil
adelphia via this line.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19
The Pride of Heroes.

Many heroes in the last war wrote
to say that for Scratches. Bruises,
Cuts. Wounds, Corns, Sore Feet and
Stiff joints, Buclen's Arnica Salve is
the best in the world. Same for
Burns, Scalds. Boils Ulcers, Skin
Eruptions and Piles. 1t cures or no
pay. Only 25 at G. E. Tiffany. Jr.
drug store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

Commissioner Stuckman's team and
who made . record for breaking Jail
at Aztec and stealing horses to get
out OF the country. was shot and kill
ed yesterday afternoon while resist
ing arrest No particulars were re-
ceived except the above.
The Herald announced Saturday
that Stevens had parted with his
horee and was headed for . warmer
climate. Nothing Bersonal was
meant by the application. but 1t looks
as though the prophecy had been full
filed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

II said tho surplus ia not bothertng
the Republican leaders ms much nov
as few weeks ago. Let the beer
and whIhey drinkers continue to pay
tho tax nt present imponed and let
the surplus increase. There viii ="
a way OF getting rid OF II shortly,
The ,Isthmain canal will take .arge
slice OF II. to say nothing OF western
irrigation enterprises. rivers and har
bors. ship subsidies. etc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19
a.oraylor whiskis. of great value to the sick
A Good Cough Medicine.

tFrom the Gazette, ,Toowoomba. Aus.l
| find Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy is an excellent medicine. | have
been suffering from severe cough
for the last two months, and it has
effected a cure. | have great pleas
ure in recommending it.-W. g.
Wockner This is the opinion of one
of our oldest and most respected res.
idents. and has been voluntarily
given in good faith that others may
try the remedy and be benefited as
was Mr.. Wockner. This remedy is
sold by ]. l.. Parsons, Druggist.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

contains the calendar for one month In
large figures that can be read across
the room. Under the figures patent
weather signals indicating Prof De
Yoe's weather forecasts for every day
in the year appear. We understand
a few copies of it can be secured by
sending 10 cents apiece in postage
stamps to The Chattanooga Medicine
Co. Chattanooga, Tenn.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

AT the hotel Majestic In Now YORK
city the other aight, thirty men sat
down TO a banquet which cost t.,aoo,
or tsb for each plate. II ia safe 20
assert the majority OF the banquetters
were not newspaper cditors--at least
from the San Juan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

II should matter but little to the
average taxpayer who Nils the various
local Offices NO long as they are hon.
estiy and economically conducted.
When an individual takes the oath OF
Office as n city or county oficisi par
tisanship should be baDishcd and the
welfare OF tho county placed upper
most every time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

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From Tuesdays Daily.
Our farmer friends should send tc
John c. Bell for seeds.
The recent cold snap has formed
ice sufficient for skating.
]. l.. Williams continues to do bus
mess regularly at the old stand.
Clarence Finch of the Silverton
Miner passed through to Denver this
morning.
Frozen hydrants and water pipes
are making a good deal of extra work
in Durango.
Johnny Wesch came in from the
agency last evening. spending the
night In Durango.
Some of our people are praying for
snow to settle the weather to condi-
tions more healthful.
L. Il. and ]. g. Hatcher, merchants
of Pagosa Springs, were among the
arrivals last evening.
Mrs. Paullin accompanied Mr..
Paullin to Alamosa this morning
where she will put in few days.
Asa Poor who has recently been at
Pagosa says oil boring ia sure to be
successful in Archmuleta county.
Mrs Matt Schaeffer, living south
of the electric plant, has been very
sick for several days, but is reported
az improving.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

local attorneys see no way out of it
whereby the rights of the people will
be protected. And this Is largely on
account of the hap-hazzard method
of doing business by the late fusion
AGGREGATION.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

The net taxation In La Plata coun-
ty the coming year Will be twenty
per cent higher Than this year and
this year tsxes wore 50 per cent high
or than year ago. AL this rate OIL
increase where will IL end2
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

The present cold snap came like 4
thief In the night--unannounced and
as consequence great havoc wns
wrough, In many sections where the
people were not looking for Old Bor-
cas-. The winter had been 80 open
that many probably came TO the con
ciusion autumn weather would co J.
tinue,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

Wednesday +. A. Byrne brought us
fine specimen OF coke which was
taken from the fire box OF the engine.
This coal comes from the Italian mine
about rve miles above the Junction.
and undoubtedly could be made to
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

While tho cold wave WAS sweeping
over western and northern states q
chinook must have gotten In rs
work In eastern states, Judging from
telegrnphic reports OF floods.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19
RI5osyssssafisa7s
NoocVe Sas.oapas.ilEa

There must be economy cxercise
In the conduct OF county Affairs or
Ia Plata will 20 on record as the
worst governed In the state.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

When you ask for Cascarets Candy
Cathartic be sure you get them.
Genuine tablets stamped c. c. c.
Never sold in bulk A substitutor is
always cheat and fraud. Beware!
All druggists, roc
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

The past few nights have been yer,
cold for people who have to live ir
shacks. Some Of them, too, 1t IL
said, ind 1t dimcult to provide sum
cient coal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

Kisagetcun is absolutely the best
hair tonic Guaranteed to remove
'andruff and invigorate and prevent
hair from falling out. Try 1t and be
convinced At Wesley Helms barber
shop.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19
"swiFTY" STEVENS KILLED.
Meets Death While Resisting Arrest
Near Paoosa Junction.

District Attorney Anglim received a
dispatch last evening from Pagosa
Junction announcing that Stevens,
;ho horse thief who got away with
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

The committee appointed to ex-
anime the county treasurer's books
commenced work this morning. The
work will be pushed with all posi-
BILE dispatch.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

II the corporations escape taxation
the coming year 1t Will fall mighty
hard on the common run OF taxpay-
err. In fact. 1t will bankrupt most
counties.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

Richard Keller came over from
Dunton last evening and will remain
several days
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

Franco-German rheumatic rings
all sizes at l. Zellers
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

Shaving aud hair cutting by only
arnt-class workmen. T. a. Da,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

Mrs. J. II. Feeney of this place Wis
tied Rico last week to look after min
ing interests.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

IAN Empty Sack Cannot Stand>
Upright" Neither can poor weak. thins
blood nourish and sustain the physical sys.
tenn. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the standard
purifier and true tonic for the blood
Hoods Pills do not gripe. All druggists .. .
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19
From Mondays Daily.

Col. Il. o. Price left Sunday morn
ing for Denver on a business trip.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

The river above Animas City is
frozen over solidly. and since THE
sand covering OF yesterday was melt.
ed and frozen over. the youthful skat.
er Is having good sport.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

Pool and Billiards,
The great American games. Pleas
and cool rooms. J. L. WILLIAMS.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Tobe Apperson went
to Aztec. N. NJ, today to visit for &
week with Mr.. AS parents, leaving
Nome and the teacher to bach II
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

John Perrung. formerly resident
Of this city. has been appointed post
master At Eureka. San Juan county,
Colo. He takes the once January /.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

Mrs. John English IL over from RI
co and will remain until after the
holidays with her parents and sisters.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19
smusoIer Building.
(Telluride Examiner.)

tlellurlue EXdillueT.J
Work of rebuilding at Smuggler is
progressing in very satisfactory
manner, although 1t Is very cold and
disagreeable work. The tram ter
minal is nearly completed and fram-
ing for the other buildings Is in pro-
gress. The magazine will be Of
stone. and the stone office building
which has been In the course of O.,
structiou for some time. is nearing
completion. A good number of men
are employed In the mine. but moth
ing like the force before the fire. and
the mouth of the Bullion tunnel Is
now hxed In a manner to insure safe
ty. There are two iron doors. sup
ported by masonry, and between the
two doors has been arranged a smoke
stack.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

Forest White. conductor on the
Rio Grande Southern, win move his
family to Rico for the winter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

c. o Taylor w ..tie. are guaranteed pure.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

The literary society is flourishir g
and getting better every week. The
mock trial two weeks ago was a great
success and another is to he held
next Saturday evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

The social held at Mrs. Doctor. ,Irif-
fth's was a social and financial sue
cess, in spite of the cold weather.
The ladies' were sold under sheet
and as two boys were also sold, there
were some sold" purchasers. The
party broke up about 2:30 a. m.
There Is to be Christmas tree al
the Mesa church on Christmas Eve.
and one at the Lower Florida on
Christmas night. A big time Is ax-
pected.
A farewell dance will be given at
Akers' saw mill on Christmas night
Elmer Hood and Perry Spencer re-
turned Friday from Glandstonc,
where they have been working, tt
spend Christmas with their follSs(
SAIDSO.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

Marshal Wickline and City Clerk
Moore were out this afternoon as a
for the Elks. looking after
the worthy poor. It is information
regarding the most worthy which is
desired first.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19
Get What You Ask Forl

=. o. r.,,n, Sh,.k,.. ar. ~no,..om.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

Rev. Sarber will preach here the
last Sunday In this month
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Mute Benson came
down from Silverton yesterday morn
ing and after spending one day in
this city. departed for Southern Cali
fornia this morning to spend the win
ter months.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19
LOWER FLORIDA ITEMS.

Snow Is all out Of the roads.
Weather cold.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

The Catholic fair opens at vendomt
hall this evening, and as usual the at
tendance promises to be good. Many
valuable donations have been made
by merchants and rafiies will be one
of the features.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

Morris Stein and sons departed on
the morning train for Houston, Tex
as. where they will spend the cold
months.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

The Herald Is pained to announce
the death OF Albert. the 30 months
old son of MIR. aud Mrs Chas. r.
Wood. Saturday afternoon. after an
Illness OF two weeks. scarlet fever be,
ing the cause. The funeral took
place yesterday and of course. was
necessarily private. which prevented
large number OF sympathizing
friends from attending and extending
coincidence In their bereavement. In
terment was In Grocnmount Gene
terry, The loss OF children is always
sad blow TO parents and especially
50 is IL TO MIR, and Mrs Woods. come
ing as 1, does from the effects OF
dreaded dissease. However. there Is
the consolation that the child has
departed 10 better land where II
Will awnit the coming OF
the bereayed father and moth.
er. The Herald can vouch
for universal sympathy OF the
In this hour OF trial and
sadness.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

The Misses Gilbert are going tc
close out their millinery business ow
Ing to poor health Of one of the la
dies. and they are Offering bargains
in millinery. as will be noticed by
local in another column.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

Sure enough fresh eggs are com
manding fancy price. In fact, the
pure article is only obtaInable oceas'
sionaliy at any price.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

VIM. Iredale has purchased tn,
Strater hotel bar and fixtures ant
will conduct the resort hereafter
Billy" has many friends in Durango
and they will find him "at home" q
most all hours. Drop in and see hir
at his new place OF business.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-19

The street car company manufac
tured some dog sausage today, bis
canine having insisted on the righ
OF way to the track. The dog was cu
into pieces and ground into the fine
ness Of ordinary loose" sausage