Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-18

LOT tne Oulteu otdtts- II 10 uiehy
gratifying to the friends of the Red
men OF this city to learn that they
have come out first in a contest in
which all the state Joined. and they
are to be complimented on their sue
cess. The team have been drilling
long time for this contest, and the
members are deserving of the reward
which has come to them. They will
return to Durango Friday night to re
ceive the congratulations OF their
friends and well wishers.
People continue to come and go
looking for mining property. They
drop In quietly and go to the mount
aims to prospect or to seek lease or
purchase. Some of the old prospec-
tors and property owners say there
are good many tight wads" among
the fellows who are looking for leases
and bonds. There are properties in
the La Plata district which cannot be
had without money There are others
which may be secured on reasonable
terms under lease and bond for devei-
opment with deferred payments. 1t
is not all the fault of the property
owners. Quite number of lease
hunters have wanted it all their own
way. Out of the great number com
ing to the district there will be a few
who will mean business and have mon
ey to do business with
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter II. Miller, who
have been making the circle trip, left
Tor the Indian reservation at Dulce.
n. NJ. this morning. where they will
spend the day and then return to their
home In Pueblo. Mrs. Miller says that
this Is her first trip among the mount
aims, though she has lived for sixteen
months in Pueblo. and she has had a
delightful journey. They fell in with
the Elks at Salida and were detained
for four hours On the way. but the rest
of the way were very fortunate, At
Ouray she was very much surprised
at the fine accommodations offered
by the Hotel Beaumont. not expecting
anything so good across the mount
aims. Like all others who visit this
southwest section she could not ex-
press her admiration for and enjoy
ment of the grand and beautiful
scenes all along the road and espe-
cially around Ouray, which is nat
ural garden spot. Mrs. Miller has
been using the kodak to good advan-
tage. and takes away some fine pic
lures of this country.
From Fridays Daily;
r. j. Key of Park View. N. NJ, ar
rived in Durango yesterday on bust
ness.
George Sherer came down from the
mountains in Orc Fino yesterday for
a short vacation.
Howard Loafer returned this morn
ing from Fostoria. Illinois, and will
remain for some time in Durango.
The Red Men of Durango are TO be
congratulated for having won the prize
at Pueblo for lodge work. in competi-
ton with the balance of the stafe.
Howard Vaughn. cashier 'of the
First National Bank of Santa Fe, ac-
companied by Mr.. Elkins of the same
city. were passengers down on the
Silverton train this morning.
Joe Hargis. a sheep man from Dix
on. Wyo., arrived in Durango yester
day for the two-fold purpose of seeing
his sister. who is living here, and of
furthering the interests of his bust
ness.
Mrs. Rachofsky and Miss Baker en-
tertained few friends last evening
at their rooms at the Strater. the
guests departing with expressions of
pleasure and appreciation of the en-
joyable occasion.
Miss Stella Seybold returned yes
terday from ten days trip among
the mountains, looking very much
improved by the outing. She visited
Ouray. Silverton, Red Mountain and
other places having very pleasant
time.
Today marks the beginning of the
season for deer hunting. With the
first snow they will begin to come
down from the mountains, providing
splendid sport for those who enjoy
1t. The plovers are also beginning to
go south,
DIR. Morrison of Ignacio spent the
night in Durango The doctor says
recent rains in the mountains has
caused plenty of water to flow in Pine
river: also that crops and conditions
are good around his neck Of the
woods.
Mr.. Perry Spencer. who has been i'll
so long both at the home of his moth
er.in-law, Mrs. Bassett, and at the
Mercy hospital. is at last able to be
out, and left yesterday for lockwood,
where he will stay for about three
months building up his health.
The Herald wants Durangoites to
cut out and preserve the article in
paper concerning the wa
ter proposition in connection with
suits and restraining mine and mill