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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

There can be no halfway business
in ferreting out the assassin of Man
ager Collins of the Smuggler- Union
mine. II the guilty person is not ap-
pretended odium will rest upon the
Miners union. If such deeds are coun-
tenanced then there is no safety and
this section of tn country will be re-
garded a. laWleS and in the hands of
anarchists 1t may be expensive fer
reting out the guilty but neither pains
nor expense should be spared. The
Herald does not undertake to say that
the union is responsible for the crime,
at the same time it is public opinion
that the assassination is the result of
the labor troubles of last year, hence
we say 1t stands the union in hand
TO do everything in its power to have
Justice prevail.
The Delta a-Newcastle group of
claims. near old Parrot City. are show
ing up in manner that justiiies Mr..
Van Deventer in the belief that he
can soon vie with Tom Walsh in size
of diamonds and swallowing oysters
with kings. He has but a 50-foot
shaft and 35-foor drift to show up as
development but in that 4-foot vein he
has 7-inch pay streak, the lowest
grade of which is worth, in carload
lots s77S6 and the highest s204.15
gold per ton. OF course there Is a
much higher grade of ore in the mine
some samples running 62 ozs gold
satisfactory. The workings are prob
ably $50 feet above the river bed, fine
timber surrounding. perfectly level
wagon road to Hesperus. miles
away, thence by rail 16 miles to the
| Durango smelter It's an albright
observation-disclosures Times.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

From Fridays Daily:
Nelson De Luche arrived from Jew
EFT yesterday. Disposed OF his wares to
Wolf a Co.
Harry Patterson returned to Silver
ton last evening sfter spending the
day in Durango.
Carl Coulsen and wife returned to
bayfield, today after spending the
night in Durango,
"Billy" Miller returned to Mancos
this morning after spending few
days in this city
The boycott is two-edged sword,
and shoIld never be resorted to until
all other efforts fail.
s w Carpenter returned to Mancos
this morning. after spending day In
Durango on court business.
Supt W ID. Lee arrived over the
Southern from Telluride last evening
and is spending the day in Durango.
A Rex Mollette returned to Pagosa
Springs this morning, having arrived
last evening on a flying business trip.
Under Sheriff william J. Thompson
returned last evening from Pueblo,
whore he escorted the Mexican luna
tic.
C. T. Mcconnell took the morning
train for Lumberton. expecting to re-
turn this afternoon II he can make
connections.
Fifteen utes were baptized by Faith.
er Munoz yesterday, showing that the
fathers missionary work among the
utes is accomplishing results.
Charles p Kelley, the Mancos livery
stable man and leading exponent OF
Repubicanism In his section of the
state, returned to his Mancos home
this morning.
IT Schultz OF Pine river received no
tice commanding him TO leave a certain
amount OF money at designated spot.
he should be there in person or near
by. with n double barreled shotgun
prepared to do business.
George Bauer, merchant and bank.
cr, returned TO Mancos after a short
sojourn In this city. Mr.. Bauer says
his section OF the country is prosper
Gus and that business has been excep-
tlonally good, especially with his arm.
The Local Security company will &C.
cupy the middle room recently vacated
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24
MAN SHOT IN BACK BY
LEGATlONATTA

CITY YOF GUATEMALA, Nov. 90
The son of Minister NJ Godfrey
Hunter, United States envoy to Qua
temala, shot and killed William A.
Fitzgerald of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Fitzgerald was shot from behind by
Hunter and James Bs,ley of Ken
lucky, secretary OF the legation. The
murder seems to have been a cruel
one. After shooting, the men with
smoking reyolvers in their hands ran
away. Fitzgerald was given no
chance.
There is great excitement here and
the lives Of the Hunters and Bailey
are threatened by indignant Ameri-
cans. The cause of the tragedy is an
old quarrel Fitzgerald was young
man OF 27 who came here and became
the private secretary of the president
He has sharply criticised the Hunters
and has made serious reflections on
the minister.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

The list of convicted boodlors In
st. Louis is notable one. E'l. liu'-
Ter, the political boss, with the big.
gest personal following In Missouri.
is under sentence for three years for
Offering u bribe To public othcials'
Robert NJ. Snyder. a New York bank
er and promoter. is sentenced to nNe
years for bribery In pushing street
railway franchise through the mnnic'
ipal assembly. Emil A. Meyscnburg,
councilman. is sentenced for three
years for accepting street railway
bribe. Three members of the house
of delegates have been convicted OF
perjury In relation TO street railway
bribery. julius Lehman and II. A
Faulkner are sentenced for Two years
each and Edmund Bersch Tor hve
years. Every trial thus far has been
followed by speedy conviction.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

For the present the membership
will be limited to 56 boys to each of
the two companies. At present we
have ITO names enrolled, 55 in each
company. So we can receive but two
more boys.
Company A.
Captain. Melzar Ballard.
list Lieutenant, Colin Monteith.
End Lieutenant Conrad Strom.
list Sergeant, Oren Frary,
2nd Sergeant, Hurd McKeever.
Bird Sergeant, Paul Backinger.
4th Sergeant, Norman Monteith.
9TH Sergeant. Don Eddy.
In Rank.
Oscar Adrianson, Walter Alexander,
Arthur Anheier. Raymond Anheier,
Victor Bloom, Ray Blumenthal, Edgar
Boyd, Marion Connor, James Crawley.
Cyrus Crenshaw. Calvin Day, Henry
Dixon, Thomas Farley, Charles Farrell,
arthur Forbes, John Forbes, Luther
.'rary, Hugh Hagerty, Charles Handy,
William Hanson, William Johnson.
Elwood Limprecht, William Linn
precht, Lawrence Moninger. Lawrence
hIStit w illCl -hNpuiit, w cpSi-
irh,' Arthur Peterson, Theodore Peter
on, Harold Perkins, Mayne Perkins,
sylvia Shepherd, Louis Shoup, Roy
ahoup, Jessie Smith, Linus Strom.
Albert Tizzard, James Trimble, Ray
lierney, Dayton Warner, George Wa
ters, Neill Wilkerson, Angus Young.
Company 3.
Captain. Charles Harmon.
list Lieutenant, Willie ODriscoll.
End Lieutenant, Frank Blumenthal.
list Sergeant. Claude Dickerson.
End Sergeant. George Mclean.
3rd Sergeant, Reiss Holstein.
4th Sergeant, Ray David.
9th Sergeant, Leo Baisden.
In Rank.
Chrissie Barth. Ben Bartholomew.
Elvy Beiler. Earl Biggs, Frank Copp.
Percy Cram. Clifford Cornell, John
Cuddigan, James Farley, Albert God
frey, Jack Grange, Earl Hall, Willie
Hall, John Hanson, Russell Havig-
horst, Arthur Hughes, Vernon Isgar,
Adolph Johnson, Harry McEwen,
Alexander Mclean, David Mcintosh,
Max Melville, Alfred Newnham. Clar-
ence Newton, Charles Nixon. Joseph
Peters, Alex. Porter, Earl Pilgrim, Err
nest Rawlins, Lester Savage, Wylie
Sheets, James Sloan. Anton Smith,
Willie Stansel, Willie Steinberg.
Gail Thompson, Cyril Thompson,
John Tierney, Charles Upwall Giles
Nandegrift, Leonard Wakelin, Harry
Wilcox, Emerson Wood, Charles
Young, James Zanolia.
The officers are appointed for trial
month. If efficient will be continued.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

Freight is piled mp nt PIttsburr for
lack OF transportation. TO such an es
tent iha, 60 900 miners. min men and
furnace workers are reported to be
idle. Operators are 1900 600 tons be
hind In shipments and need 2200
additional cars. The remedy proposed
" a permanent nine.foot channel In
the Ohio to Cairo Waterways must
receive more attention In this country
or freight congestion Will be IRE.
quent and costly trouble.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24
Many are the newspaper comments

Many are the newspaper comments
on the st. Louis boodling CONVICTIONS
hut in few cases Is there due ac-
acknowledgement that contracts ana
franchises are corrupty awarded In
many OF the large cities OF the United
states. Even when there is no direct
bribery, hidden influences are oroueh'
TO bear that deprive the people OF
city of the just compensation for I'm
portant privileges immensely proh,a'
HE 10 those who obtain them. Legis'
,.,ures as well as municipal assem-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

As cabinet maker and cabinet
builder King Alphouso of Spain has
no equal among the crowned heads
of Europe His average has been
one csbine, month ever since he has
been permitted to warm the seat Of
his pantaloons ON throne.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

District Attorney i.indslcy is not
disposed TO prosecute the repeaters Of
Denver. This Is quite evident from
his backwardness In calling for q
grand jury
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

james Peabody spent s3.ioo TO be
elected governor. This running for
office is expensive. but Mr Peabody
got on easy to what some candidates
for similar positions In different
states have squandered-and tbnn
not secure the coveted prize.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

blIes are In this business. and not
alone in Missouri. II all the crooked.
ness OF this kind could be laid bare,
ST. Louis. through It's effective asser-
don OF justice In the matter. would
shine by comparison The example
provided there viii be Of general val
ne II properly followed up in other
cities
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

The Herald is not going TO regnlc
ifs roaders with review OF Animas
river water Every resident must be
familiar with l,H contents. And II
taxpayers fail to look nj the bond
proposition in the right light. we can
not bcip a..
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

General Charcc is right about the
rui,an of Jolo. 1t ie nonsense TO be
treating with that fellow NJ II he
were an independent sovereign. The
thing TO do IL 10 send on, and bring
him In the same M II he were a blank
ct Indian. who had got on his rcser'
walton
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

Alfonso XII is showing wisdom In
hanging onto SaEnatn Rs bead OF the
ministry. The old Liberal ch,eftaln
has forgotten more than most OF the
other Spanish statesmen o. the day
ever learned. lie is n man OF cour-
age. sagncity and sanity and Is a
particularly good man for the little
king to have Va mower at this tlmc.
The fact that Alfonso sees this is u
happy augury Tor his country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

Mr. Cleveland iaborcd with New
Jersey and II wen, Republican. Mr..
Bryan delivered scores OF speeches In
Nebraska aud Colorado and they went
Republican. Mr.. ilili delugod New
York with speeches and /, went Re
publican. MIR German made pow
erful s,ill hunt in Maryland aud 1t
went Republican. But Colonel Wat
terson carried Kentucky and coun'
Try doctor in Rhode Island, named
Garyin. capturcd Rhode island Tor the
Democrats The logical ticket Tor
1904 ls waiterson and Garvin. says
the Globe Democrat
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

The speakcrship contest Is narrow
Ing down to three candidntes with
Cannon Of Illinois in the lead, and
when congress oonvcnes he win be
elected.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24
PEACE NOW REloNs
IN COLOMBIA

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Nov. "a
Rear Admiral Casey telegraphs from
Panama today confirming the reports
of settlement between the Colombian
government and insurgents by peace
treaty.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

From Thursdays Daily:
J. B. Melville went to Creede this
morning on legal business.
C. II. Peters, superintendent OF the
Durango Light & Power company.
took the eastern train this morning
for Colorado Springs and Denver, to
be absent several days.
There Is an endless chain Of wag-
ons carrying apples from the Hyde
company at Pennington. to the Du-
range cold storage plant, and frequent
~ the street is almost closed to pas
sage. Drivers and teams have to wait
patiently for turn to unload.
Mrs NJ. b. Alden. grand chief OF the
Degree OF Honor. A. o. u. W.. and
Mrs. Carrie Reymann. grand recorder,
have been here In the interests OF the
order. and hope soon to organize
lodge. The ladies' were de-
lighted with Durango and her people
and report having very enjoyable
time while In the city.
DIR. J. A. Dawson who spent several
weeks In Durango last spring. and
who has been at Woodcroft sanitar-
ium near Pueblo. has returned to the
city enroute to Slverton. with the idea
of locating. He says he had an un-
pleasant m!shap Tuesday evening,
having been held up on the street by
three persons and robbed OF what
money he had.
j. II. Clayton who was engaged In
he tailoring business under the Stra-
ter hotel, went away from the city
a week ago Sunday. and as moth
ing has been heard from him
Is presumed that he has changed 10
cations without announcing his inten'
about the city.
General William Booth, the founder
and organizer of the Salvation Army
Is now making a tour OF the United
states and Canada. He VIII be In
Kansas City December sth to llth, and
in Denver December 18th. Brigadier
Pebbles has arranged for special
rates with the railway companies for
members and friends of the Army who
wish to attend these meetings. See
Captain Irvine OF the local work fol-
further particulars.
Harry Baldwin OF Jewett. n. NJ, Is
in the city purchasing at the Graden
company a large quantity OF trading
supplies for his store. He drove from
Jewett to Durango yesterday. sixty
miles, In ten and a half hours. spend
ing an hour to feed.
This is the evening that the Saliva
ton Army has the cake and coffee sup
per at the barracks As this is for the
benefit of their work It Will be good
opportunity to help and at the same
time to enjoy yourself Everyone
come TO the Army.
ENtOHlUlssiOneT ". n. otu'hhinh
had "a telegram from Alamosa yester
day announcing the serious Illness ol
his son Fred, who has been in the Ric
Grande shops there. Another tele
gram this morning announced an Inn
provement but MIR. Stuckman took the
train for Alamosa with the avowed In
tention of bringing his son home.
o
Judge w s Darrow is in town from
the little mining town of La Plata and
viii remain for "A short time, contem
plating a trip to the northwest, Judge
Darrow says the outlook for the dis
trict was never better and he has
known OF his personal knowledge the
situation there for more than twenty
years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

Durango and the southwest has q
splendid future In store. But III"
onward march is greatly delayed by
such foul blots as the assination Of
MIR. Collins at Telluride.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

Henderson is probably thinking
what big fool he was In shooting
on his mouth He evidently Hnppor
ed when he refused to run for con
greas that the sun would fail to shine
and the world rcyolve on iis axis.
nut Henderson ia not the only man
who has had the conceit takcn out OF
him
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

Owing to the high prices II might
be well for the average family to
have its turkey for Thanksgiving and
Its cranberries for Chrlstmas.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

Wonder Il Orman will have the
nerve to offer reward Tor the arrest
and conviction OF the red.handed an
archists OF San Miguel county?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

A New York paper suggests that
St Louis get up a Hall OF Shame for
the boodlers during Worlds Faii
year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

In another part of this paper will
be found a few reasons why the wa
ter proposition should carry.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

NEW ORLEANS. La, Nov 22-
Samuel Gompers was unanimously re-
elected president OF the American
Federation OF Labor today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

The state must not lag in matter of
aiding the capture OF the San Miguel
couty assassin and associates.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24
Be sure and work for pure water.

Make up your mind to vote for the
water bonds.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

St. Louis leads the country in the
punishment of municipal moodlcrs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

Durango papers are still concern
ed over the alleged polluting of the
Animas river by the mills at Silver
ton. It's pretty tough milling prop
osition that can pollute stream that
is fed by the waters of Cement and
mineral creeks. particularly the latter.
Long before there was mill in the
San Juan, no one thought of using
the Animas river water for any pur-
pose. even washing. below the mouth
OF Cement creek, says the Telluride
Journal.
The funeral OF the Chlnaman who
died yesterday morning took place
this afternoon, interment being in
Greenmount cemetery. The remains
were followed to the grave by the Chi
nese portion of our population. The
blankets of the departed formed part
OF the paraphernalia. They will be
placed alongside the body so that
when the soul takes flight to the Ce-
lestial home there will be covering
for the body. A huge box of eatables
win also adorn the grave in order that
the departed will be able to partake
of nourishment when he awakes from
his present slumberings.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24
ENROLMENT OF THE
BOYS BRIGADE

For the present the membership
will be limited to 56 boys to each Of
the two companies. At present we
have ITO names enrolled, 55 in each
company. So we can receive but two
more BOYS
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

Judge w s. Darrow is in town from
the little mining town of La Plata and
viii remain for short time, contem-
plating a trip to the northwest. Judge
barrow says the outlook for the dis
trict was never better and he has
known OF his personal knowledge the
situation there for more than twenty
years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

ExCommissioner G.. A. Stuckman,
had telegram from Alamosa yester'
day announcing the serious Illness OF
his son Fred. who has been in the Rio
Grande shops there. Another tele-
gram this morning announced an I'm
provement, but MIR. Stuckman took the
train for Alamosa with the avowed In
tcntion of bringing his son home.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

Yesterdays train was about ten
hours late, arriving between one and
two O'Clock this morning. The delay
was caused by a freight wreck about
twenty miles this side of Pueblo at a
place called Verde. Some part OF the
cars broke and dragged along the ties
Tor nearly a mile, when it resulted in
overturning two cars and demolishing
the track Transfer was finally made
of passengers and mail, all baggage
and express matter being detained un-
til this evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

From Fridays Daily:
Nelson De Luehe arrived from Jew
EFT yesterday. Disposed OF his wares to
Wolf a Co.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

This is the evening that the Saliva
ton Army has the cake and coffee sup
per ut the barracks. As this is for the
benefit of their work it will be good
opportunity TO help and at the same
time to enjoy yourself Everyone
come to the Army.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

Harry Baldwin OF Jewett. N. NJ, !,
in the city purchasing at the Grader
company large quantity OF trading
supplies for his store. He drove from
.Iewett to Durango yesterday. sixt,
miles, In ten and a half hours. spend
ing an hour to feed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

Harry Patterson returned to Silver
ton last evening sfter spending the
day In Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

From Saturdays Daily:
Siiverton people are desirous of be
coming city OF the first class. II
requires a population OF $500, but the
Standard says this is easy.
Football fends are anxious about
Milt Herrick. who is at the hospital
fearing he will not be able to engage
in the game Thanksgiving day.
The weather remains unsettled. The
first thing we know Wen have good
shedding. The football boys. however,
want It postponed until after next
Thursday.
Last Tuesday evening Miss Ruth
Townsend entertained number OF
her Young friends at her home on
fourth avenue. Razzle dazzle was the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

There Is an endless chain Of wag
ons carrying apples from the Hyde
company at Pennington. to the Du
range cold storage plant, and frequent
~ the street is almost closed to pas
sage. Drivers and teams have to wait
patiently for a turn to unload.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

There has been little of social in
terest the past week except the two
dances. the one Thursday evening by
tn Delta Theta club which was well
attended and an enjoyable time had,
and the Entire Nous dance last even
ing, which also brought out good
crowd. being the first of the winter
series. 1t is said, however, that a
number of ladies are preparing for
AFTERNOONS" in the near future, along
with teas and other social affairs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

From Thursdays Daily:
J. b. Melville went to Creede thii
morning on legal business
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

Carl Coulsen and wife returned t
bayfield, today after spending tn
night in Durango,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

C. II Peters. superintendent OF the
Durango Light & Power company.
took the eastern train this morning
for Colorado Springs and Denver. to
be absent several days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

Fish Superintendent Tom Holland
came in from Denver last evening to
look after piscatoral culture in this
neck of the woods. Accompanying
| Mr.. Holland, is George F. Newton,
superintendent of Glenbula park, near
De Beque. who is going to try his luck
for bear and mountain lions in this
section Mr.. Newton has with him
seven hounds and if there are any wild
animals in the territory visited discov-
cry will follow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-24

J. r. Clayton who was engaged In
he tailoring business under the Stra-
ter hotel went away from the city
a week ago Sunday. and as moth
ing has been heard from him
Is presumed that he has changed To-
cations without announcing his inten-
lions to number OF admiring friends
about the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
MURDERER BEST
Cool When Informed New Trial
Had Been Denied.

Salem, Mass, June Am interesting
scene took place today at the cell OF John
c. Best, the convicted murderer OF Geo.
Il. Bailey. when the prisoner was visited
by his senior counsel. James H. Ssk
Mr.. Sisk called upon his client private
ly, 10 inform him Of the action OF the
supreme court In refusing TO grant Best
new trial lie greeted the convicted
man in his usual cheerful manner and
Best appeared even more cheerful than
did his counsel.
His spirits dropped considerably, how
ever, when counsel Sisk informed him OF
the result OF his petition.
Mr. Sisk began
you down again" On being informed
that they had. Best added: II am dis
appointed at this. | don't see how they
could maintain that the Juror was COM
petent"
The prisoner kept his courage and took
everything cooiy. He requested Mr. Sisk
to write TO Thomas r. Best. his father,
and afterwards talked OF future proceed
ings.
He asked his counsel as tosthe date Of
sentence and was informed that sentence
would probably be pronounced this week.
"Ali right" said Best Tell me before
hand. so that ! can get shaved and make
other preparations
Throughout tho interview Best APP
peared cool and collected. Mr.. sisk
stated that he Intended TO petition the
governor for a Communication OF the death
sentence to one Of lns imprisonment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
GIRL SOLD
Like a Slave, She Is sent TO
Her Master.

Chicago. June Federal officials are
investigating the betrothal OF Chin Lee.
a Chinese girl OF II, and Yee Hing, a tea
importer OF Cleveland.
Chinese Jake" Chinatown diplomat.
was the match maker. and It Is said he
sold the girl for $3.50 and received as
much more as matrimonial agent. Chin
Lee Is ignorant OF her engagement and
has never seen her future husband. The
girl was I'm the care or a guardian. Hip
Lung, a Chinese merchant.
1T was Jake who first carried the
news to Cleveland that Hip Lung was
willing to marry off Chin Lee for con-
sideration. The Oriental maidens fame
as a beauty had travelled faster than
Jake, and when Yee Hing learned that
he could buy the girl he appointed Jake
his agent.
When Jake turned up in Chicago he
told Hip Lung that he found man who
was willing to pay a fabulous sum for
the girl. Jake hurried back to Cleve-
land He sang monosyllabic praises of
her charms 10 the tea purveyor and the
money was paid and the girl transferred"