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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Doubt is often cast upon electrocu-
tion as system by the fact that per-
sons may survive an accidental shock
of 1000 volts. The Electrical World
and Engineer points out that the con
ditions of chance contact are en-
tirely different from those provided
In the chair. It reviews the history
OF electrocutions In New York. and
says: There can be no question that
the subject dies by the effects OF the
electric shock. and is dead beyond all
hope before the autopsy takes place"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The Herald has demanded equal
taxation. We are not asking favor
itism for anyone. but that favorit-
ism has prevailed on Wholesale plan
and that the board of county commits
sioners have failed to correct the evil
no one will deny after examining the
schedules. The board is supposed to
go over every assessment, and where
defects appear to remedy the same.
Only those opposed to the board ap-
pear to have been revised"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The Constitutional Amendment
League OF Arapahoe County" is OPP
posed to Taylor's biennial election
amendment. The league is not so
much opposed to the biennial election
clause as 1t is to the extension of the
terms of county commissioners and
county judges. The members Of the
league say four years is too long and
that two years is preferable. The
matter VIII he fully discussed prior to
election.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The board OF county commissioners
excuse us. J. c. Bradley-put in
several days Us board of equaliEa-
ton. A glance over the returns Is =
fair indication OF how they per-
formed their duty. Blind men would
have known that false valuations were
handed In. But the board WAS too
strongly engrossed In raising The
Herald assessment to scan the returns
OF others. The Herald had dared to
criticise the board for its illegal ex-
penditure OF funds. and consequently
had to be disciplined.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Tho Herald In certainly showing
signs OF prosperity No paper on the
western slope enjoys ms large n paid
circulation or as big an advertising
patronage This Is because this pa
per has always advocated the welfare
OF the people. This policy will he
continued In the future
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Booker T. Washington seems to be
up against 1t again. However. the
students OF Nebraska university
should be more considerate. They
should not be averse to listening to
good logic. Our worthy president was
not above meeting on an equality with
the colored educator. one who has
done much towards elevating the race.
and IT will not iDjure the dudes at
Lincoln to meet with him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The rotten condition OF La Plats
county Is well known throughout the
state and when reference is made to
fusion misrule. La Plata is given AZ
nm example But another year and
conditions will change There will
be two Republican commissioners who
will see TO 1t that Jobs are turned
down and economy and business meth
DDS inaugurated.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Senator Teller has introduced a
bill asking for 1?.5o0.00o for new
Denver public building. Why not do
little rustlins for Durango. No sec
ton needs = public building nv much
Al this nlAce.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Senator W II. Meyer OF Ban Luis.
who represents Costilia. Custer and
sent his resignation to Governor Or
man. He resigns because tho sick
ncss OF his brother. Chris Meyer. de
mnnds his presence at home.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Towne Of Minnesota. appears to
have completely deserted his old-time
companions In fusion. He is now .
full-nedged stock broker and is said
to be coining money. while Pettigrsw
il doing likewise and defending the
Northern Pacific merger. Bryan has
Teller and Patterson on his side. but
no telling when they will desert him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Two eminent French army engi.
neers report that wireless teleKraphy
can be practically usedy only for sig
nails between ships at sea. They md
that atmospheric conditions interfere
with the system on land. But inven'
tors continue to work on the land.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Or. Leonel de Peaeu. who was Col
onci Roopcvelt'a physician In Cuba, is
now on his way to Washington To
report conditions on the island. He
seys annexation is the only thing that
win avert a disastrous revolution.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The Colorado Fuel & Iron Co. is
planning the largest wire mill in
America, one million dollars to be
spent In completing same. The plant
will be In operation by the last OF
June and the company expects to be
employing ten TO twelve thousand
men within the next twelve months.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The announcement that the Brook
lyn Rapid Transit company will Issue
bonds for sl50,000.0oo for improve
mcnts and extensions upsets the
plans for n merger Of Greater New
York transit facilities
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The following In from the Prospec-
tor: Durango covets the term OF Unit
Cd Sta,cs court now being hold at Del
Nortc. Whenever Del Nortc loses tho
term OF United States court. there In
no place We would rather see II ~
thnn Durango"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The story that Palma win be assas'
sinsted II he returns to Cuba without
securing tariff concessions. In rather
fshy and will have little enec1 In
changing matters. However. Cuba Is
entitled to proper consideration.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Prince Henry viii miss the pleas
ure OF witnessing the greatest freak
show in existence by skipping Colo.
rado--the Colorado Legislature In cx'
ira session.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Every afternoon Mr.. Depew's bride
calls for him at his business once in
New York. and = crowd OF women
gathers at the door. not to witness an
instance OF connubial devotion. but TO
inspect an ample succession Of the
latest Paris Eowns.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

A Philadelphia prize OF $1,000 for
original work In surgery has been
awarded to q New York physician,
who treats cancer OF the throat by
reducing the supply OF blood. a meth
cd that involves the tying up Of the
external carotid arteries.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

A st Louis man says hts downfall
is due to his having learned To play
poker. This looks like n mistake.
Had he learned to play the game II
would be the other fellow whose down
fall would be chronicled.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The mining interests OF Teller
county are being taxed to death to
supply funds for an ertravagant board
Of commissioners TO spend. Fusion
ism has come high In Colorado. sure
enough
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

No wonder the farmers are kicking.
They know why the county is on n
warrant basis--causcd by payment Of
Illegal bills anc cxtrnvagance In every
direction.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

In an article some weeks ago The
Herald suggested that n commission
be provided for to see 10 the equal
valuation of property. The board Of
commissioners as constituted the past
few years has utterly failed to cor
rect the evil OF false returns
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

A i0.yesr-old violinist from Swit7er.
land. who plays PaEsDini's most dim
cult caprices. has followed kubelik
TO this country. The technique Of the
little fellow from Geneva includes n
fnc supply OF long blonde curls
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Last year sl50.o72.657 was invested
In the building operations In New
York City. or nearly double the
amount Of the preceding twelve
months. Modern facilities. conven.
fences and comforts are requisite In
these times. and the transformation
OF American cities goes on swiftly.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20
Tho Legislature ha. been in session

Tho Legislature has been In session
over three weeks and the revenue
measure will consume another week
in the house at least In the mean
time the senate. with forty-nvc en-
ploycs. two.thirds Of them useless. Rd-
journs from day to day. II even
makes the members OF the senate q
blush with shame when spoken TO on
the subject.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The state senate is making good
record for meeting every morning. an.
swering to roll call, listening to the
three dollar n day minister ask for
Divine blessing snd-adjourn.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

La Plata county is on n warrant
basis. Notwithstanding the fact that
more money WAS collected last year
than In the history OF the county
through regular channels.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The section OF the revenue meas
ure concerning delinquent tax sale
has been amended, making the sale
take place the second Monday in No
vember instead Of the second Monday
In October. This in order to give
farmers time to realize on their crops.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The morning reformer In great on
reforming everybody and everything
except himself. Just so long ss he
can get In his work on city county and
state and fool the people II is all right
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

People In Denver and other parts OF
the state are looking forward to Du-
rango's southern outlet with almost
as much interest as our own citizens.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

As expected. the house decided that
Mr.. Dickerson's bill looking into the
payment OF excess warrants by State
Treasurer Chipley. did not come with.
in the governors call The fusionists
have no desire to stir up this bad
smelling AFFAIR.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Ocean passenger rates to Europe
will be put up 81 next summer. The
cabin passenger from the United
States last summer numbered l2S 900.
and the raise means NJ least $500, 900
more for the steamship companies.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

participated in the good things to eat
as well as the sound doctrine ad-
vanced by the speakers.
Charles F. Wood left Denver Satur-
day night for home. having disposed
of the car OF horses shipped a week
ago. Mr.. Wood stopped over one day
at Alamosa and will strike town on
this afternoons train.
Durangoites returning from Denver
note the return of Charles M. Hilliker
behind the counter at the Victoria ho-
tel. Alamosa Mr.. Hilliker had a close
call and still shows the effects of
the three weeks siege of sickness.
Spring weather" is the first line
in every weekly newspaper of the
southwest. Truly we have most de-
lightful winter climate. No need of
going to Florida or California hereaf-
ter to enjoy warm days and sunshine
J. H. McCracken returned from Den
yer last evening and this morning
pulled out for Cortez. Mr.. McCrack-
en- is one of the progressive citizens
OF MOntezuma county and Is In with
everything that advances the interests
of the southwest.
Charles Myers has just sold 1000
head of cattle to a Denver buyer for
s19 per head. The sale includes all
of his herd of graded Herefords, in
order to change to the raising of Gal
loways. He will buy lot of black cat
tie and take fresh start. says the
Alamosa Courier.
NJ. A. Hahn returned from Den
yer last evening whittier he journeyed
to meet his wife and daughter who
have been visiting friends and rela-
tives in Nebraska. Miss Hahn, a Sis
ter of Mr.. Hahn. accompanied them
and will remain six weeks or two
months-possibly the best part of the
summer
| The funeral OF Mrs. Williams took
place yesterday afternoon under the
direction of the Christian Scientists
at the residence of deceased. There
was large turn out and floral dec
orations were extensive. Burial took
place in Greenmount cemetery. the
remains being followed to the last
! earthly resting place by a large num-
ber OF friends.
| Jack. the Rock Thrower." has evil
IDENTIFY struck the city. The middle
OF the week some fiend shattered the
windows of l. Lazarus store; Friday
night the windows of Bessie Rivers
residence and another house below
the track were broken by rocks and
Saturday night another sporting re-
sort was damage by rock throwing
Officers Wickline and Bacon happened
to be on the lookout and captured the
offender. His trial is slated for this
Afternoon.
C. w. Franklin returned Saturday
evening from Boston. where he al.
tended the annual meeting OF the Bos.
ton Coal & Fuel company. Mr..
Franklin reports fine trip. Says
the east is an undesirable place to
live during the winter months. how.
ever. and is glad to get back where
Sunshine prevails. Enroute home he
stopped In New York. meeting c. f.
Mcconnell. The latter gentleman,
Mr.. Franklin says. Is In the swim and
is backed by men high in financial cir.
'cles and the outlook for a southern
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

About every locality In Colorado
can boast of oil operations, but We
miss our guess II Durango does not
lead them all.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The Lincoln day banquet at Denver
plainly indicated that Republicans are
up and doing. They realize that now
Is the opportunc time to redeem the
state from misrule and incompeten-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The cattle and sheep men OF Mon
trosc county have met and adjusted
all grievances and there is peace and
auiei once more.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Food Commissioner Patterson reit
crates that not only horsefesh but
diseased specimens OF It are sold daily
in Chicago for prime beef.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

To Archuieta belongs the credit OF
starting the oil movement in Colorado
outside of the Florence district.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Wheeler OF Kentucky should take
Peruna for that tired feeling indicated
by his remarks In the house the other
day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The person who wrote man wants
but little here below" had evidently
not become acquainted with the eias-
sIfed columns OF some of the Sunday
papers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Several cases OF smallpox are re-
ported from Ophir.
Frank Brown was through passen-
ger for Silverton yesterday.
Two '.jags" were administered upon
by Judge Houx this morning.
This IL said to be about the worst
time OF the year for sickness.
Forest Mays returned to Silverton
last evening from Denver trip.
A. s. Meldrum of the Rio Grande
Southern, spent the night In Durango.
Alamosa IL figuring on putting in
an electric light plant owned by the
town.
Mrs. Balm. sister OF Mrs. c. l.. Rus
sell, returned to her Denver home this
| morning.
Twenty-eight sportsmen slaughtered
between 500 and 600 rabbits one day
recently near Antonita.
Sheriff Theno OF Dolores county, re
turned home Saturday after spending
| one night in this city on business.
George West is with us again. re
| turning last night from visit OF ten
| days duration at the state capital.
James II. Otis and ]. p. Airy re.
turned from Denver last evening, hav.
ing spent one day at Colorado Springs
The Journal intimates that the spu-
| rious silver dollars In circulation In
that burg are manufactured not far
from that city.
The Legislative grind Is good fol-
| several weeks yet although no legis
| lation will be transacted outside OF
the revenue measure.
Mrs. Chris widmayer came in from
Juk thbt eNehub WhUio puU hu1
been spending some time with her
| husband who Is engaged In mining
j. II. McCracken has been awarded
the contract for carrying the mail be
tween Dolores and Cortez via Mildred
the year commencing July LIST. The
contract price Is $500.
Harry Turner will arrive In = day
or two. coming via Montrose. Mr
Turner says he encountered beastly
weather east and Is tickled to death
to get back to Colorado.
George Crawford arrived In Den
yer the middle of the week and Fri
day left for Ouray and the Red Mount
ain district, to look after mining In
terests.
There are Just as good oil indica
tions in the vicinity OF Durango as In
other parts OF the state and we have
not the slightest idea but that
the local company will strike 1t rich
| The San Juan association OF Ode
Fellows will hold its annual meeting
in Rico on the 26th Of April and the
local lodge Of that place has alread,
appointed committees to look after de
tails.
]. w. Wallace reports An enjoyable
trip to Denver last week. having At
tended the Republican banquet and
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Teller county has wiped out the last
case of smallpox and fears of an ep''
dcmic have passed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The railroad war in Colorado
Springs and Cripple Creek Is stiil In
full force.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The voters of the state have their
minds made up to make clean sweep
this fall.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Let US hope the Schley Sampson
business will soon be sidetracked. The
people are tired.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Next to Cripple Creek, the San Juan
section is attracting the most inter
est in mining circles.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Persons desirous OF quitting this
world are able to hnd plenty OF ave
nucs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The San Juan is In the public eye.
A trip to the outside will convince
one OF this fact
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20
wytsf as-s Hlassso-s7

An extra session OF the Legislature
Is a splendid thing for grafters.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20
made in administration of county az
fairs.

The liquid air management was na
looking for any the worst of 1t, as
guarantees were required all along the
line. Alamosans had to put up in
good shape. 1t should be cold day
when guarantee is given any travel
ing performance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Ten. twenty or thirty dollars in
vested in oil stock of the local com
pany organized last week. may maj
the investor rich, OF at least several
thousand dollars. If one was to look
upon the matter as gambling propo
sition it's good thing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20
outlet is indeed very bright.


Ground will be broken In the morn
ing for the new Godfrey foundry,
which will be located across the rail-
road tracks west of the Strater hotel.
T. e. Peterson has the contract
7. L. Hood, who was running the
Ouray Plaindealer under lease. Is in
trouble, having tried to bunco his en-
ployes and q number of other confd-
ing people. He left the city under
cover but was apprehended at Grand
Junction.
Beulah Dorm Blaser entertained Sat
urday night in honor Of her four
teenth birthday. The young people
enjoyed the occasion very much. the
following being present: Bessie
Lake, Edna Young. Ethel Sheets
Clara Herr, Vera Hawke, Flossy Beat
ty. Lottie Hanna, Gladys Barton
Mary Gill. Clara Geoglein. Mabel Val
lient, Winnie Roberts.
Lewis Gerarden and Ben Satrins
are having their preliminary hearing
today, charged with stealing horse
from Mrs. Anderson, an account o.
which has already been given In thest
lcolumns. The hearing extended ovel
to this afternoon and at this writint
result is not known. District Attorn
ey Johnson is prosecuting and J. F
Spickard appears for the Satrina boy
and ]. F. Hechtman for the Gerardel
lad. The district attorney filed com
plants this afternoon against th'
boys for stealing other horses.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

James H. Otis and J. p. Airy re.
turned from Denver last evening. hav.
ing spent one day at Colorado Springs
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

A series OF meetings are peihS eoh-
Quoted at the Florida mesa church.
Assessor Hopkins has herculean
task upon his hands this year-that of
insisting on equal valuations.
F. C. kendrick passed through from
Denver to Silverton yesterday after
noon. Mr.. Kendrick has great faith
in the mines of San Juan county.
Every day brings homeseekers to
this section. So far San Juan county.
N. NJ, has caught the greatest number
but every section is being benefited.
Durango dry goods merchants are
selling better goods at less money
than Denver dealers. It's a fact that
money can be saved by buying at
home.
A Red Mountain correspondent says
to enumerate the sick of that district
would exhaust the roll. Grip, bad
colds. neuragia, etc, being the popu.
lar complaints.
Clifford Trumble will ianguish in
the county jail until the March term
of court in default OF $500 bail, this
being the decision of Judge Houx yes.
terday afternoon.
One hundred three to six-room cot
tages would find ready renters If some
of our enterprising capitalists would
jar loose. And such investments
mean from 10 to 20 per cent.
1t makes Manager O'Keefe smile at
the way new phone orders are com.
ing in. Pretty soon about every resi-
dence in the city will be supplied
If the present rate of increase con.
tinues.
Hulaniski of the Ouray Plaindealer
complains of having the worst luck
OF anyone in the state trying to Sc
cure some one to run his paper with
out skipping out and defrauding con,
fding printers and merchants.
r. w. Hollis of Silverton passed
through Durango this morning en-
route to Chicago Mr. Hollis reports
mining matters quite active in San
Juan county, and Mr. Hollis is well
posted in this respect.
IL is to be hoped the weather will
cool Off Present conditions will start
sap to flowing and IL is almost beyond
reason to expect this kind of weather
to continue the rest OF the winter and
a cold snap later on will do lots of
harm.
No matter what political combina
ton may be made that includes the
morning CRATER. 1t will not change
public opinion, and voters this fall will
see to II that complete change is
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The Journal intimates that the spu-
rious silver dollars In circulation In
that burg are manufactured not far
from that city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The country rejoices with the Roose-
velts In the recovery OF their son.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

George West is with us again. re
turning last night from visit OF ten
days duration at the state capital.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The Legislative grind is good for
several weeks yet. although no legis
lation will be transacted outside OF
the revenue measure
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The Gerarden and Satrina boys
were discharged yesterday by Judge
Houx the evidence not satisfying him
that they stole the Anderson mare.
The boys will have another hearing
Saturday, charged with having stolen
two other horses.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

F. C. kendrick passed through from
Denver to Silverton yesterday after
noon. Mr.. Kendrick has great faith
in the mines of San Juan county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

The senate will amend the revenu.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

A series of meetings are being CON
Quoted at the Florida mesa church.
Assessor Hopkins has a herculean
task upon his hands this year-that of
insisting on equal valuations.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Mrs. Chris Widmayer came in from
Saguache last evening where she has
been spending some time with her
husband who is engaged In mining
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

This IL said to be about the wor!
time OF the year for sickness.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Sheriff Theno Of Dolores county, re.
turned home Saturday after spending
one night in this city on business.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Several cases OF smallpox are re-
ported from Ophir.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Frank Brown was a through passen-
ger for Silverton yesterday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Two ''jags" were administered upor
by Judge Houx this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

J. II. McCracken has been awarded
the contract for carrying the mail be
tween Dolores and Cortez via Mildred
the year commencing July LIST. The
contract price is $500.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Every day brings homeseekers tc
this section. So far San Juan county
N. NJ, has caught the greatest number
but every section is being benefited
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

Morton and Charley Schutt are 6H
on ten days or two weeks vacation
leaving Sunday morning for Santa Fe
and Albuquerque. They go for a
change and at the same time to look
over the country and compare notG
They will return some time next
week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-20

participated in the good things to eai
as well as the sound doctrine ad
vanced by the speakers.