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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

There should be NO unnecessary
scrap over the water question. Let
our people visit the Florida and as
certain conditions for themselves
Tn. Herald is not tied to any single
proposition. but We are In need of a
change In supply and IL might better
some now than later
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Tom Holland Intended going to EN-.
ing well he concluded to return to
Denver departing ON the 10 o'clock
train
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

The Republican party has enough TO
do to hghi the common enemy in
stead of members creating a nght lin
side the local ranks with harmony
this fall the Republicans viii carry
Ia Plata county hands down
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Bartholdi. who modelled the statue
of Liberty Enlightening the World"
which stands in New York harbor.
says OF Debs, in a recent letter: He
is endowed with the most beautiful
faculty to which one can aspire-the
siit OF language. and he uses it to
the proclamation OF the most beauti-
ful and generous thoughts; however,
he lives among surroundings where
the material is more appreciated than
the ideal. His beautiful language Is
that of an apostle. May heaven pro
tect him from politics and politicians" :"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Harry Gushing is In the city in he
half OF the western division Of the
Denver a Rio Grandc. Mr.. Gushing
sayH there is going To be n grand rush
tu Salt Lake on the occasion of the
Elk gathering and Is here TO help
along the cause
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

The rain yesterday seemed to go
in streaks Between Animas City
and Waterfall ranch there was not
enough to settle the dust. while at
Trimble II rained for about an hour.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

J. w Morgan. who left yesterday
or Hastings. Neb.. to witness the
performance of Polar Wilkes the com
ing week. will wire The Herald re-
suits of different races.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Rathbone Sisters of this city last
son. grand chief of the order. who ar
rived from Central City on the after
noon train. also Flora NJ. Pyle of Do
lores, grand senior. and Kate d. Kel-
ly OF Mancos. deputy district grand
chief. The evening proved a profit
able one to the large number present,
refreshments being served, etc. The
ladies will visit the Silverton lodge
this evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Dr. c. II Mclean and wife returned
last evening from their trip to Den
yer. Cripple Creek Glenwood Springs
aud Salt Lake. Mr.. and Mrs. Mclean
have gone to housekeeping In the
brick residence recently vacated by
John W wingnto
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21
town with the brightest future and

town with the brightest future ana
accordingly made arrangement = 30
come one of us. fet7r securing GUAR
ters : vent to chicago and purchase
an entire new stock % goods and tht
same are expected here in time for
opening the store August 1st. Mr.
Click will make Durango his home and
will be located Oh Fourth avenue as
soon as the residence is fixed up.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

The fire department was called out
last evening about $50 by smoke
caused by electric wire friction which
had come In contact with lightning
yesterday No damage.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

T.. p, Newman arrived in town again
last evening Mr. Newman is bound
to find out what the La Platas con
tain in the way of wealth. We trust
he will come in for a goodly share
NJ gold that lies buried
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

John &, Clark. who has mined all
over the San Juan and been TO Cape
Nome and everywhere looking for the
best camp. came In yesterday and said
he ough, to have been mining In the
Ia Platas more than twenty years
ago. when he and Jim Raynor were
here and along the san Juan rivers
visiting the Navsjoes. MIR Clark has
rome 90 mako u campaien Tor a mlne
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

The saa Juan district ms iiute con
veles in Durango week from Mon
day Secretary Miss Young is work
ing hard to get everything in readi-
ness.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

John Clark. the old time Wcoite. who
spent some time In the northwest sec
iion. Including Nome. is here for the
purpose OF prospecting the La Platas
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

lawyer Buchanan OF Siiserton is
making many Improvements on his
ranch on the Hermosa.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Mr. and Mrs. J. l.. Williams with
n party OF friends left for Pagosa
Springs this morning. where they will
enjoy rest and recreation a week or
ten DAYS. and during the time endeav-
or to land few trout
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

The Palace hotel continues to gath
er in large number of the travelling
people. The fame OF the place since
the new addition was built, along with
improved table has gone abroad and
McNeeley is doing the best business
in years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

The city health officer is after those
who pay no attention to- the quaran-
tine law There is a woman in Jail
for refusing to remain quarantined
while her child had scarlet fever and
the health officer says he is going to
serve all alike as there are some 9th
er cases wherein no attention is paid
to the laws. This is right. If the
quarantine law is not effective it
should be made so, as it has been
common talk that not one-half the
people observe it as they should.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Mrs. George Logan and children left
this morning for Antonita- where she
will visit her sister Mr. Logan ac-
companicd them part OF the way.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

F'"i III NHS ldiltt tltg vi culture.
out OF the many places to which
the citizens of Durango are looking
forward as future resort, is the isl
and up the Animas river. The trip is,-
delightful for those who have not
time nor inclination to go on a longer
journey, and once there a quiet and
enjoyable outing is offered to all But
IKE most of DTango's pretty places
IL is in a wild state, and needs a few
a1uhCial touches and a little money to
develop 1t into beautiful pleasure
resort AS the street railroad would
get the financial benefit from increas--
ed travel to the island, the opportuni-
ty Is open to the company to put in
the attractions and accommodations
that the people call for, and thereby
create Tor themselves new business
The outskirts of Durango abounds in
pleasant parks and secluded hooks
which II fitted up with pret-
~ rustic conveniences and
opened to the public. would be
hlShly appreciated. and the stranger
and tourist visiting Durango would
nav" his time iilled up with delightful
scenic surprises ms well as views of
Industrial interest 1t is well for
town To have 80 many points of inter
ief"st that the stranger goes away
saying y didn't have time to see
nan Then he viii come again and
Dilnb ms friends with him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Tha organizers of the Three Metals
Deep Mines company agreed on a ba-
sis of organization yesterday evening
and n directory will he elected this
evening. Bnd an effort viii he made to
get to work as speedily as possible
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Tom Holland iish superintendent.
Is with Ms again. He Is here to see II
h" can catch a glimpse of several thou
sand large spawn"rs that used to be
In osid"nc" at the La Plata fish hatch
er,. \ visitor the other day couldn't
see ~" likeness of one.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Three vags We're up for considera-
tion before Judge Houx this morning,
Twenty-Five dollars and costs, with
providing they make their departure
within twenty-four hours and feep on
going.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Regular communication OF Durango
lodge No. 10. 4. r a. A. NJ. this even
ing at O'Clock All regular Masons
invited w. r. schailes W. NJ
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Henry NJ. Soule was among the ar
rivals from Boston last evening. Mr.
Soule finds his Durango Investments
good ones and is always glad to visit
Durango and Silyerton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

The past week has been lively one
at Kruschke's. Unusual bargains
have prevailed and Mondays paper
will announce still greater ones in
other departments. Mr. kruschke's
motto is to carry over no summer
goods.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

The W. c. T. U. will meet at the
home of Mrs. Spickard on Fourth ave
1ue next Tuesday afternoon at three
o'clock. Everyone invited. especially
those who are interested in the an.
nual convention which will be held In
August.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Forest fires are doing considerable
damage on the Hermosa. They have
been burning several days. the section
in question having been skipped by
rain.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

The directors of the Woman's club
will hold a meeting at their rooms in
the Newman block. Saturday, July
18th at o'clock. All members of
the board should be present. as there
is business of Importance to be trans
acted.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

The Herald acknowledges Il pleas
ant call from Mr.. George n. Browne
manager OF the Hyde Exploration
Expedition company of Pennington.
Mr.. Hyde has just returned from
Chicago. where he went on business
for the firm and where he consulted
with the head members of the firm.
Large purchases We're made for fall
and winter trade and goods will soon
put In an appearance. Mr.. Browne de
parted for Pennington this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Railroads are Offering great induce
ments for people TO travel The hn
Grande should follow suit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Miss Minnie Hand. who has been
visiting her parents Ia the Animas val
ley Is now In Silyerton, and will visit
Duray before returning home.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Pennington peaches will be wei
come. We have been wanting some
thing good in this line for some time
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

j. T. Brewer has purchased the San
.nan stables of VIII Alexander and
will give the same personal attention.
Mr. Brewer understands the requiqre
ments of a place of this kind and will
continue to make the San Juan Sta
bles and corral popular place for
farmers to stop.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

The Famous is doing a good bust
ness these days. AS will be observed
by advertisement the firm moves to
its new quarters October list. and it
is the desire of the Messrs. Rachofsky
to reduce the stock in every depart
ment in order that complete new
line maye he placed in the house Call
and see for yourselves.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Perrung's bakery will be well sup
piled this evening with everything
needed for Sunday including bread.
cake. pastry OF all kinds and everything
usually kept in a first-class bakery
Don't bother baking when an oppor-
unity of this kind is offered,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Foe tie next -four weeks Pine river
and Nailecito viii be favorite resorts
FOR - oap iaclincd towards hshing
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

The long looked for motor bicycle
arrived last evening and this morning
was put in running shape by Bert
Gartin and this afternoon he is spin
ming around town in good shape. The
machine is similar to the regular
wheels. but is constructed on more
substantial basis, owing to it's weight.
There will be some comfort in riding
the motor bike. as 1t does the work
and also makes fine time. Bert will
be glad to show it to those who call.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-21

Mlrs Bessie White who has been AT
Trimble Springs for some months. left
this morning for her home at Salida
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07

the example set him by so many OF his
old friends on the retired list, there will
be pilgrimages galore by soldiers who
are filed with admiration for the vet
eran.
General John Rutter Brooke was born
in Pennsylvania July 81. 1883. He en-
listed as a private in April. 1861, emerg-
ing at the close of the war with the
brevet rank of major general. Like
General Miles, his only senior in rank.
Brooke made his way without the as
sistance of a West Point training. and
like him also he has seen long service
in the west. having commanded the de-
partments of the Platte, Dakota and
the Missouri. He was made a major
general in 1897, his commission being
antedated about seven years by that OF
General Miles. When the Spanish
American war broke out. General
Brooke went to Ghickamauga TO take
command OF the first provisional army
corps and was sent TO Porto Rico. aft
erward serving on the peace commits
sion named by President Mckinley.
and still later as military governor of
the island. In December, 1898, he was
appointed military governor Of Cuba
and held the position until succeeded
by General Wood who sc recently
turned over the island and its govern
ment TO President Palma.
General Brooke is the only one OF the
gallant quartet who has not served in
the Philippines. but as the hero OF a
hundred battles and skirmishes. spe-
cifically honored for distinguished
services in the battles of the Wilder
ness and Sps ttsylvania Court House, he
has a war record TO be proud OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07

be equal 10 the
best product OF
the silkworm,
but in the FL
u islands the
natives have
long used the
material in the
making Of exc
cution caps. The
silk. which Is
found in great
webs, Is collect
ed by means Of
W OGDEN rakes
and woven into
an elongated
fools cap some
four feet in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07

ing season, when. for example. they
can drive ashore such a mob of
whales" or gigantic blackfish as is
shown in the illustration. All the peo-
pie. big and little. join i'm the attack
upon the frightened cetaceans when
they have been driven ashore and
stranded, falling upon them with cluhy
and stones and afterward settling down
10 a division of the spoils.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07

society" He says that his election Ia
the New Zealand parliament as a min.
ers' representative twenty-three years
ago was as great a surprise 10 him as &c
his opponents; but, once having had q
taste of political sweets. he is loath tc
let them go. AS a strong imperialist
Mr.. Seldom has been largely instru-
mental in sending 5000 men TO South
Africa as New Zealand's contingent. be.
lieving that an end should be put TO the
kid glove war" as he styled the con.
flct between Boer and Briton. Mr.. Sed.
don is big and burly. typical John
Bull.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07
THE PRIME MINISTER OF NEw
ZEAL AND

The prime minister of New Zealand
the Right Hon. Richard John Seddon
was born in England in 1s45 and emf.
grated to the country in which he q,
now so strong political factor aboul
forty years ago. He is a mechanical
engineer by profession. and among tn,
pi oudest of his titles is that OF "lifs
member Of the California Geographical
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07

size and represents the duke mounted
on a spirited charger in the act OF
drawing his sword. Around the base OF
the monument are high reliefs depict
ing warlike episodes In the history of the
house and recalling to mind the names
of its most famous warriors. Leading
the various groups In the van OF battle
Is an eagle with outstretched wings,
lowering above the charging cavalry
and steel clad knights.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07
TO THE DUKE OF
AOSTA

One OF the grandest of modern sculp-
tural conceptions. it is said. is the mon
ument recently erected in honor OF the
house of Savoy collectively as the
reigning dynasty of Italy. The statue
crowning the monument is of heroic
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07

bama. I'm 1865. He was wounded at
Shiloh, and throughout his long career
has received and maintained his claim
TO the respect OF the soldiers in his
numerous commands. The boys"
especially in the Philippines, always
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07

plus a big beard that ought 10 be gray.
but persistently remained Jet black.
Many a tale is told OF Wheaton. espe-
cially OF his dash and courage in the
Philippines. and If ne settles I'm Wash
ington after his retirement following
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07
CAT ADOPTED BABY RATS.

Instead of devouring the ten baby
rats that were given her for the
purpose. the handsome Maltese cat
shown In the illustration at once adopt
ed and nursed them tenderly until they
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07

the rear. He has voice. they say.
that can carry" more than half a
mile and be heard by whole brigade.
whether cannon are roaring at the time
or not. The only one on record as COM
pairing with II is said TO be that Of Fog
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07
BUDDHIST CREMATION TOWER.

A Buddhist cremation tower is usu-
ly built of bamboo covered with gold
af and hung with paintings. upon
he top OF the structure being placed
coffin containing the body TO be
|lrned. Only monks of great sanctity
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07
A BIG CATCH OF WHALES.

The inhabitants of those semidesolate
islands known as the Faroes i'm the
north Atlantic have very little fun in the
proper sense OF the word. but 1t is con-
sidered at it's height during the whal-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07

10 prominence a group of interesting
.my officers whose careers have many
ints OF similarity. In the first place.
ch one OF them has been more than
.Fty years connected with the army.
the volunteer service and the regu-
establishment combined: all OF
em went through the civil war; all
rved in some capacity in Cuba. three
them in Cuba and the Philippines
! d two in Porto Rico as well. More
'er. all are midsummer chicks" three
wing been born in July and one in
|igust. and not one of them is a grad
| tie OF West Point.
The first 10 reach the army "age
hit" of sixty-four. though not the SEN
b in point of promotion, Is General
lloyd Wheaton, who was born July
1888. and is a native OF Michigan. He
ent all through the civil war, enlisting
April, 1861, rose 10 the rank of lieu
|nant colonel and was mustered out
1866. He entered the regular service
July. 1866, and has passed by sue
|ssive promotions 10 his present grade,
|e Spanish American war accelerat-
|g a pace that all our soldiers had
|und TO be killing" not because it
Jas so fast, but because IL was so slow.
|ade brigadier general of volunteers in
bly,. 1898. Wheaton was in Cuba when
|e United States< flag was first hoisted
Yer Havana, in December, that year.
e left for Manila in January. 1899, and
|ok part in many battles in the Phil
pines. General Wheaton has received
|veral medals from congress for mer.
brious services nota hly for fya alIantry
an assault upon Fort Blakeley. Ala
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07

length. when a criminal is about TO be
executed. this cap Is pulled over his
face. and he is struck on the back of
the head with an instrument called a
skull cracker"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07

NHE retirement this month OF
Major General Lloyd Wheaton
and Major General John II.
Brooke and the consequent
motion i'm line OF succession of Brig
er Generals Davis and Bates bvng
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07

occasion is made time OF general fes-
|ivity, the people coming from all the
|ountry round. The tower herewith
represented is ia feet high. 80 by rs
leet at the base. and was built at a
tost of more than 1000 rupees with
(unds donated by a Buddhist devotee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07

= The steel output Of the world for a
year would make a column 1000 feet
through and a mile and a third high.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07
CAP MADE OF SPIDER SILK.

IL Is not long since the silk OF certain
species of spiders was discovered 10
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07

On If the h o. e OF h
pspcn for tn ~ of abroad
daughter of h II ma on n y
of Samuel Aosgod FIRST pnamaser rgelf { b ued IND S p
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07


South Africa during the pendeney aanmen nearly htysev
married distinguished
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07


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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-07

Horn" Funston. father Of the little hero
of the Philippines. He was the ideal
soldier, and on horseback looked like
a knight OF old, minus his armor, but
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-11-06

I bled with eagerness: the moments
that passed in that search seemed the
| longest he had ever spent He kept
| silence, bat Burt swore deeply.
At last the lantern was found and
| lighted and in a few moments more
| they had excavated the chest and were
| trying to pry II open with their pick
axes.
Neither of them spoke, and the faces
| of both were white, their eyes shining
| fiercely. The heavy plank lid yielded
| TO their blows and came slowly up.
Purcell caught the lantern and sent
| IFS rays over the inside of the chest,
| but the contents were concealed by
| folds of coarse cloth that seemed TO
have huddled in on top.
The next moment the cloth was
snatched away, and the eyes of the
| men were prepared to be daz2led by
the CLEAN OF gold.
| What was there?
| IL the faces OF the men could have
been paler than they were, they would
have whitened as they looked. Their
| eyes seemed startling in their glare as
| they were figed on the object before
| them.
The sharp and concentrated rays of
| the lantern fell upon the shriveled
| form of a child. II was a skeleton,
| with the skin clinging about IL, the
| faded, fair hair still attached 10 the
| skull, a thin ringlet of ii falling over
one sunken eye-socket.
1t was a moment before either of
| them could speak Horror oyercame
the shock of disappointment they felt.
Whose work is this" finally whis-
pered Purcell, in a trenholm gtone
THE devil's!" answered Burt; 'and
we are the devils own fools for having
dug here. If we had any wit we might
have known, when we came upon the
chest, that the pirate never could have
| put 1t here, for it's not likely that they
took a chest like this out of a sinking
ship into a little rowboat, and then
packed in the gold. We are simple
| idiots-thats what we are!"
The sound of his own voice seemed
TO give Burt courage But Purcell did
not, apparently, hear him. The old
man stood looking down into the chest
In silence.
Burt put one hand to his shoulder,
saying, harshly:
well, WHAT'S to be done with this
| Job? / don't care to be taken up for
child-murder. How long has this been
buried here? You ought to be learned
enough to know"
Still Purcell did not answer, and
| Burt went on:
WED better not stay here long; it
wouldn't be nice at all II we should be
found here. Let's cover up the thing
| as quick as we can. Well dig some
| where else for treasure next time"
Yes, we must bury it again" said
Purcell at last; "but let's see IL there
| Is anything that gives any clue to the
the perpetrators of this crime"
Purcell bent down on his knees by
the chest, while Burt, too superstitious
to have touched the object himself, yet
| looked on with intense interest.
Purcell removed several stones from
| the chest-stones which seemed TO
have hurriedly been placed there for
no obvious reason, unless 1t was de-
| sired to add weight. He lifted the lit
| tie skeleton carefully.
Underneath lay roll of paper, dark
and damp, and which would have fallen
to pieces had not Purcell taken great
pains to preserve 1t.
That was ALL The strictest further
search revealed nothing more.