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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08
BECOMING DESPERATE.

The Democratic situation in this
state is becoming desperate Demo
Gratis are openly predicting Republican
victory. The Herald has heard sever
al local Democrats say La Plata coun-
ty would and should go Republican
as well as the state, and thus shut out
the grasping element that is in con
troll for spoils only. But the wall of
the Denver News takes the cake. Tom
Patterson is no fool, no matter how
tricky he may be or deceptive when
it comes to manipulating things in his
own behalf, and he sees the handrwit-
ing on the wall and forestalls what
seems like defeat this fall as vide the
following:
THE chief efforts of the Democratic
factions is to minimize the evils that
will follow the triumph of the one or
the other faction whose fortunes they
are pushing. 1t is well understood
that II either of them succeeds the
hltnuS vi lue otHtIS VIII DC as com
pletely tabooed as though they were
Republicans.
"The Democratic factions are not of
the ordinary kind-factlons whose diff
ferences are settled with the decision
of the convention. This is confessed
by the factional leaders themselves
and everybody who has any knowledge
of them agree that 1t is SO.
"The happenings at the Pueblo
Democratic convention give some ink
ling OF the depth of the factional spirit.
By small majority that body placed
the slight upon the most conspicuous
and honored Democrat south OF the di-
vide, and refusing to send him as a
Democratic delegate to the state con-
vention.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

of vision in the entire room. thus do
| ing away with the uncomfortable
glare of electricity or other light be-
fore ones eyes. The new Baptist
edifice is the best light church in the
state this side of Denver.
There is quite gallery at the rear
of the pulpit which. with its sloping
ceiling, renders the acoustic proper
ties OF the house perfect. Prof York
says that it is the finest building for
singing in the town. and that its prop
critics in that line are unsurpassed.
A large mixed choir renders music
admirably adapted to the capacity of
the building. They are still using.
the old organ. but new and finer
instrument will soon be added to
complete the beautiful furnishings of
the church. and arrangements are now
being made for the engagement of a
permanent organist.
At the right of the pulpit is n hap
tistery, with door opening into a
study at the rear. The hangings at
this door and also at the choir railing
are of old rose. The study is Il IT.
DN 10 leet IN size. Is Siludleu at tHt
southeast corner of the building and
has an entrance from the outside.
The Dimensions of the main base
ment which will be used for Sunday
school and prayer meetings are 36 1T.
s in. by SS IT, 6 in. The primary
room in the rear is IS #. by 30 feet.
leaving space for closets. coa room.
furnace room and toilets. The edifice
is heated by furnace standing in
the main Sunday school room, which
will heat both basement and audience
room at the same time.
The church has one of the best plants
in this section. 1t is splendidly ar
ranged for work, and well equipped
with all church apparatus. Alto
sether the building is a thoroughly
aappointed workshop, and as such it
will be used. Two hundred and fifty
children can comfortably be taken
care of in the basement rooms. The
Sunday school now numbers one hun
dred and fifty.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08
FOR FAIR WEEK

The Herald's enterprise during race
week last spring was so well received
that the same policy will be pursued
again during fair week. There will
no doubt be thousand or two visitors
in the city from the outside and mer-
chants Ike to get their ear. These
visitors pay no attention to circulars
and programs, and not one out OF ten
picks up one. But they do like to read
live newspaper. and The Herald, in
order to advehtise itself as we'll as the
merchants doing business in its col
umns. will print from 500 to 1000
copies extra each day. distributing
same at the fair grounds every after
noon and also leaving extra copies at
hotels and eating houses. so that every
visitor will be able to read about Du-
range, the fair and the same time
glance over the advertising columns
and see what our business men have
to offer. This will make The Herald
a splendid advertising medium, far
better than any other, as incoming
trains will be supplied with literature.
Merchants who have set aside sum
of money for advertising during fair
week should bear this in mind.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08
THE NEW BAPTIST
CHURCH AND FURNISHINGS

The new Baptist churcn, which was
dedicated last Sunday, is deserving
of detailed description, both for the
beauty of its construction, and for its
adaptiveness to church and Sunday
school work.
1t is built in the old Norman style
the material used being the hardest
white sandstone ever employed for
building purposes in this city. The
corner stone was laid on the 10th of
September, 1901. and the edifice was
completed and furnished, ready for
occupying in eleven months from the
The windows are of beautiful cathe-
dral glass, softening and delicately
tinting the suns rays as they fall
upon it.
There are two entrances to the main
audiences room, one at the south west
corner, and the other, the front en-
trance. at the northwest corner In
the tower.
The audience room is 3S #. 10 in. by
"A feet in size and will comfortably
seat two hundred and fifty people
The room is remarkably bright and
cheerful, being well lighted by large
windows on the north and west sides.
white ceiling and stencil frieze at the
top and bottom. The carpet is of a
neat green lowered pattern. The
pews, which were ordered from a
sample. have proved a delightful sur
prise. being far ahead of anything
ever seen in this part of the country.
They are brand new and polished to
the highest degree of brilliancy. with
five ply form fitting backs, eighteen
pieces built up form-ftting seats and
quarter-sawed oak pew ends. They
are made with the latest improvements
for use and comfort, and form a beau
tiful ornament to the church. The
pulpit furniture is of oak and leather.
A fine lecturu was ordered with the
rest of the furnishings, but has not
yet arrived, being delayed in the trans
mission OF freight. 1t is expected in
a few days.
In the ceiling a wonderful light has
been placed, consisting of thirty In
candescent lights under a fifty inch
reflector disk, and surrounded by cut
glass ornaments containing nineteen
hundred and three separate pieces.
The church is brilliantly illumined by
soft light coming from this reflector
and there is no lamp within the range
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

the receipt of the communication. ten
der the thanks OF association for hi
offer and acceptance of same.
George a. Harrington of Pcughkeep
sic addressed II letter to the associa
tion soliciting the position of oflicia
starter for the fall meeting The sec
retary was instructed to correspon,
with Mr.. Harrington aud ascertain his
charges.
An acceptance of terms was received
from Prof. Wayne Abbott, the balloon
and parachute artist
The soliciting committee reported
! they were making good headway on
\ the matter of funds for the fall meet.
4 ing.
1 The soliciting committee reported
that Billposter A. NJ, Anheir was on
his trip around the circle in the inter
est of the Fair association; also that
the premium list was out and being
distributed.
The grounds committee reported the
track to be in good condition and that
someone would be secured to place
the grounds in condition.
The ball committee reported that no
one was barred in the games, and that
they We're in correspondence with Sill
verton, Ouray, Telluride and Antonito
ball teams, and were of the opinion
that all would be here.
Mr.. Hall. of the Indian committed
reported that everything was in good
shape, that there would be large
number of indians here. blanket weav-
ers. pottery makers, silversmiths and
basket weavers.
The contract for roofing the grand
stand, batting the exhibition building
and repairing the fence was let 10 w
u. Wheaton.
The services of the Woodman band
have been secured for the fair.
The lower fiften boxes are to be
sold at the rate of s12 per box, with
six chairs to the box, and the upper
boxes containing five chairs at the rate
of $40 per box.
The association decided to offer
purse for Polar Wilkes to give an eyhi-
bition trot against time, provided there
was no horse entered to go against
him in the 2:20 class, and the matter
was LETT in the hands of the race com
mittee to make the necessary arrange
ments with Wood & Morgan.
The following prices will be charged
at the fall meeting: Adults admis
sion. 80 cents; same price for child
rem over fourteen years of age; chill
dren over eight years of age, 25 cents.
and free for children under that age
Season tickets, Sl.50: grand stand ad-
mission, 25 cents; saddle horses, %
cents; single horses. so cents; bug
gies and carriages, $100.
The next meeting will take place
Friday evening, September ~.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08
FAIR DIRECTORS MEET.

AT the meeting OF the directors OF
the Fair association last night, there
we're present. Harry Jackson. S. t.
Herr. +. w. Koenler. j. l.. Williams
G. r. vandegrift, S. S. Sloan, c. E
Stilwell. {. Il. Herr. Charles Fleck
II. l.. Hall and T. f. Davis. The min
utes of the last meeting were read
and approved.
A communication was received from
ID. X. b. Sellers of Pennington. offer
ing to loan the association a petrifed
tiyia bone of a mastodon. On motion
by S. e. Herr. duly seconded. the sec
rotary was instructed to acknowledge
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

port, and then at the last moment
the grand old man won't be there.
He will state that he has already had
sufficient honors bestowed upon him
and that he does not care to return to
the capital to take up active labor in
Colorado's affairs. He will then with
draw in Thomas favor, and his wor-
shippers will cast their ballots for
Thomas"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08
(From Saturdays Daily,)

(From Saturdays Daily.)
Charles Newman left this morning
for trip to Denver
George Connolly was in town today
from the Florida mesa.
Joe Lines was down from his cattle
ranch above lockwood today.
w. II. Goff returned home from the
Mercy hospital early this afternoon.
Robert Dale, f. ID. Bovee and Tom
Boyee were in town today from up the
valley.
The baseball team will play prac-
tice game tomorrow afternoon at 2:30
O'Clock.
The Young Ladies' Whist club
meets tonight. at the home OF Mrs.
Mary Graham.
Mr.. Beard plead guilty to assault
and was sentenced to twentyfour
hours In jail.
George Tyner, C.. f. Hampton and
Tobe Apperson from the lower Florida
were in town today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

dence clearly shows that he is guilty
of perjury. l have reference TO MIR.
Hill. The rest of you. so far as this
verdict is concerned. stand acquitted.
While the court accepted the verdict.
it is nullity. There can be no such
verdict, and you three will be dis
charged. necessarily so; but Mr.. Hill.
the court orders that you be remanded
to Jail. anu the district attorney is or.
dered to file information against you
for perjury, to be prosecuted accord
ngly. The other three are discharg-
ed, and you. Mr.. Hill, are discharged
from this case.
WHAT WE WANT IN A
LEGISLATURE
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

n Perry Martin and Joseph Sullivan
returned to their homes on Pine river
today after attending court
4 1t Is reported that deer are very
plentiful this season. Several parties
are going out tomorrow to hunt them.
Mr.. Chesley of Silverton came to Du
range this morning to look after his
ranch at Salt creek. covered by the
w. II. White ditch.
Ex-senator John ]. Harris came
over from Dolores last evening en-
route to Denver to attend the DEM
ocratic state convention.
Services will be held at the M. E.
church, South, tomorrow at IL a. m.
and p. m, Sunday school at 10 a.
m, w. H. EVANS, Pastor.
Miss Gertie Smith departed for her
home in Denver this morning. after
paying visit to her father, who Is
employed at the Hyde company store
in Pennington.
Latest mining locations filed are st
Joseph by Mark Blott ct al; Angel by
Mark Blot ct al; Unexpected lode No.
by w. w Harp ct al; Unexpected
lode No. 2 by w. w. Harp ct al
Mr.. and Mrs. Whisman left Durango
this morning for an outing at Pagosa
Springs. where they will take the ben
eft of the baths. Mrs. Charles Ca
sad accompanied them for few days
visit to the same place.
Joe Clark leaves Monday for Dem
yer. where he will remain for a cou-
pie of weeks. When he returns he
will bring his mother with him, and
they will occupy the Hoskinson house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paullin of Alamosa, re-
turned to their home this morning,
after a pleasant visit with Mrs. Paul
Inns mother, Mrs. Lougheed of this
city.
A fine turkey dinner will be pre-
pared at the Palace hotel tomorrow
and those who want good hearty
meal at IL o'clock will know where to
find it. w. s. McNeeley welcomes Du-
rango people and their guests to his
excellent Sunday dinner
T. p. Brinegar returned last evening
from prospecting In the Silverton dis
trict, where he has been locating new
claims and doing his assessment work
on claims located last year. He has
gotten some very rich ore out of his
ground.
The rooms of the list, Cd, 3rd and
eth grades of the Longfellow school
in the High school building will not
be ready for occupancy Monday.
as heretofore announced This makes
necessary some slight changes in the
grade districts as follows: All 5th
grade pupils south of sth street will
report at room 5, Park school, Mon
day. September s, for full time ses-
sions; all other 9th grade pupils
will 20 the High school building, room
| 7, Monday afternoon. Pupils of the
lst I'd, Bird and 4th grades south of the
Animas river as far as 18th street and
as far east as Bird avenue may go to
the Whittier school full time. begin
| ming Monday morning next. Notice
will be given when the rooms in the
High school building are ready for pu-
pills
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08
The Scenic Route
For Tourists.

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and the West and Southwest.
Full Information rs to route and
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cation 10 any representative Of the
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Commercial Building.
saint Louis.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

Before calling for election OF tenn
porary chairman, Mr.. Melville asked
the indulgence of the convention to
make a few remarks which was grant
ed in which he reviewed his course
during the past three years as chair
man.
On motion of N. C. Miller, J. H. Nc
Dewitt was elected temporary chair
man, and then j. w. Wmgate, secre-
tary.
on motion. committees were ap-
pointed as follows:
Credentials-S w. Raymond, Silas
Smith. c. w. Stark, S. NJ. Biggs. NJ. NJ.
Preston.
Order of Buslness-B. w. Ritter,
James Otis, Z. C. Graden, Thomas
Cash and George Isgar.
Permanent Organization-L. r.
Smith, John Meuser, and w. G.. Van
semer.
Convention then took recess to
give committees time to report.
The temporary organization was
made permanent upon convention
opening. The list of delegates was ap-
proved as submitted by the committee.
A committee was named to select
delegates to the different conventions
and during the recess the central com
mittee met and elected w. ]. Patter-
son chairman for the next two years,
the vote being unanimous. A list of
thirty names was then presented but
set aside and new list of twenty
names selected to vote for state dele
gates, which was in progress at 4:30.
The following resolution was unani'
mously passed;
Resolved. By the Republicans in
convention assembled that the dele
gates to the state convention from
the county of La Plata vote for and
secure every honorable means to Sc
cure the nomination OF the Hon. Percy
s. Rider for governor.
Further proceedings will be publish.
ed Monday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08
REPUBLICAN COUNTY
CONVENTION.

The Republican county convention
was late in getting together this morn
ing. This was owing to the court
house being occupied by the court and
the city hall not being large enough
to accommodate the delegates in at
tendance. The Opera house was fin
ally secured, and as many of the dele
gates were not posted as to the place
of meeting, adjournment was taken un
til one o'clock. when Chairman l. B
Melville called the gathering to order
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

T. p. Brinegar returned last evening
from prospecting in the Silverton dis
trict where he has been locating new
claims and doing his assessment work
on claims located last year. He has
gotten some very rich ore out of his
ground.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Paullin of Alamosa, re-
turned to their home this morning.
after a pleasant visit with Mrs. Paul
Inns mother, Mrs. Lougheed of this
city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

Perry Martin and Joseph Sullivan
returned to their homes on Pine river
today after attending court.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

Miss Gertie Smith departed for her
home in Denver this morning. after
paying visit to her father, who is
employed at the Hyde company store
in Farmington.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

fine turkey dinner will be pre-
pared at the Palace hotel tomorrow
and those who want good hearty
meal at 12 o'clock will know where to
find it. w. s. McNeeley welcomes Du-
range people and their guests to his
excellent Sunday dinner.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

Latest mining locations filed are st
Joseph by Mark Blott ct al; Angel by
Mark Blot ct al; Unexpected lode No.
by w. w Harp ct al; Unexpected
lode No. 2 by w. w. Harp ct al.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

Mr.. Chesley of Silverton came to Du
range this morning to look after his,
ranch at Salt creek. covered by the
w. II. White ditch
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

Ex-senator John J. Harris came
over from Dolores last evening en-
route to Denver to attend the Dem
ocratic state convention.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

Joe Clark leaves Monday for Den
yer, where he will remain for cou-
pie of weeks. When he returns he
will bring his mother with him, and
they Will occupy the Hoskinson house.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

Mr.. Beard plead guilty to assault
and was sentenced to twenty-four
hours In jail.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Whisman left Durango
this morning for an outing at Pagosa
Springs, where they will take the ben
eft of the baths. Mrs. Charles Ca
sad accompanied them for few days
visit to the same place.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

Services will be held at the NJ. E.
church, South. tomorrow at IL a. m.
and p. m, Sunday school at 10 a.
m. w. II. EVANS, Pastor
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

1t Is reported that deer are very
plentiful this season. Several parties
are going out tomorrow to hunt them.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-08

The Young Ladies' Whist club
meets tonight. at the home OF Mrs.
Mary Graham.
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