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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

From Tuesdays Daily.
Mrs B. A. Taft returned to Silver
ton last evening.
Mr. r. j. Fuqua went to Silverton
yesterday afternoon.
c. T. Morgan returned yesterday
from his trip to Denver.
Mr. p. S. Rider was off again this
morning for his mines in Rico.
Mr. Kellenberger made trip to
Creede today in the interests of his
business.
Brakeman Peal left for Alamosa
this morning. where he will spend a
few days.
A performing bear is in town, Civ
ing exhibitions of his skill on the
street. and attracting the crowds.
C. H. Kistler. the piano tuner, who
has spent some time in Durango, de-
parted this morning for Alamosa.
Mrs. Davenport and daughter, who
have been visiting Durango, returned
this morning to their home in Archu-
leta county.
One case of disturbance of the
peace. a man named Joe Starr. was
tried in the police court this morning
and fined SO.
Miss Marie Hollingsworth returned
ing the best part of a week with Du-
range friends.
District Attorney Charles A. John
son returned from Silverton this
morning. whittier he went yesterday
on law business.
Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Bartholomew
and Mr. and Mrs D. A. Beck, tourists
from East Orange, N j., are taking in
Durango on their western trip They
are registered at the Strater.
w. A. Nicodemus. who arrived
from Telluride Sunday evening, re-
turned home this morning. VIII likes
Durango and has many friends here
who are always glad to see him.
Owing to repairs to be made at the
High school building the officers of the
Ladies Library association have de-
cided to pack the library books for the
summer months hence no books can
be taken out until September
In the eviction suit against the ia.
nous. defendants took change of ven
ne from Judge Houx to Judge Lem
mons court. After listening to the
testimony the court gave the defend
ants three months in which to move
their stock.
A letter written to one of our citi.
zens from Deadwood. S. D.. on the goth
reports that eight inches of snow had
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

'rs'" Baking P0wde-

The difference of cost between good
aad poor baking powder would not
amount for a family's supply to one dol
i2r a year. The poor powder would
cause doctors bills many times this.
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder is
the most economical in the end, because
it goes further in leavening and insures
5crfcct, wholesome food.
Used always in making the biscui:
and cake it saves both health and rnoi7c
adc from pure, grape cream of tart.
.ost healthful of fruit acids.
NoTE.-You If value eoc
health afford cheap loN -.
baking powders They
'%N'Ne ro"oeHSo- o the food laws made
@'INco alum which endaugers the h-ait. Nl
physicians will tell ll7'
food
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29
{ owardice is shame.

10 olihil's
Stepping up again we come to
spiritual strength which is the great
est of all. II is the religion of Jesus
Christ, A brute may vie with you in
physical strength. a pagan may vie
with you in moral strength. an infidel
may vie with you in intellectual
strength, but when you come to this
you viii leave them all behind, un-
less they can say with David, He has
helped me with strength in my SOUL
There is an old legend of a monk. who
seated one day in his cell, deep in
thought. was visited by an angel The
angel told him many things that he
desired to know and was telling him
more. when the convent bell rang,
calling him to duty. AS much as he
wanted to hear what the angel had to
say he obeyed the bell, and went out
to dispense bread at the convent door
for an hour to the hungry. When he
returned to his cell, the angel to his
surprise, was still there. and said to
him II you had stayed. | should
have gone Hold your hearts in close
communion with God but when the
nrll to duty Calls, ODey.
Glass of 1902. you are about to go
ont into the world to put what you
have learned in YOUR High school life
to practical test Allow me to say
that here is an old text book that you
must not put aside. One of its SEN
tences means more than all the litera-
ture of the world. Give the old book
the supreme place in your lives. Some
go out to test the rocks. Strike on
until you find the rock of ages. Some
search among the stars. Search on
until you find the morning star 9th
ers will seek the meadow flowers.
Seek until you find the Rose of Sharon.
Love the old book, and when other
things have ceased to please, it will
cause pathway of light to shine
clearer to the other shore. God bless
you and bring you into his kingdom"
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(Mondays Daily)
Mrs. Bert Brown has returned to
Silverton after spending a couple of
weeks with her parents this side of
Aztec
If the agitators are unwilling to ac-
cept 50 per day. let them migrate and
permit those who are willing to toll
for honest pay do so.
The coal miners who refuse $3
day are retarding progress on the gas
plant and keeping good many addi-
tional men out of employment.
Miss Carver. formerly Of the Long
fellow school, will be married next
Wednesday evening to Mr. Reggs of
Junction creek.
X, ]. McNutt was a Silverton pas
scnger bound for Monte Vista this
morning where he goes to attend a
meeting of the Soldiers Home com
mission,
Frank Weston arrived from the east
Saturday and will visit his Needle
mines this week. 1t is possible Mr..
Weston and his co-owners will do con
siderable work this summer.
The young ladies Whist club met at
the home of Miss Nellie McCloud Sat
urday evening There were three ta-
bles. and the evening was very pleas
antly spent, dainty refreshments be
ing served after the game was over.
Invitations are out for the reception
10 be given by the High school alum
vi next Friday evening at Vendome
hall The reception will be followed
by a dance which promises to be
very enjoyable affair.
The frost in the early part of this
week did considerable daIiase 10 fruit
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

The divorce case of Sarah A. Epper-
son of Bayfield,, began this morning
in the district court. The case will
continue for some time, Mrs. Epper-
son claiming a division of the property
and one of the children. The court or
dered the defendant to pay 500 at
torney's fees, S25 to procure witnesses
for Mrs. Epperson. and s25 month
thereafter as alimony for the support
of the plaintiff for four weeks during
the pendency of the suit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

in some parts of tnis yall'y but i'll Nc
Elmo there has been nothing frozen
not even tomato vines, as far as We
nave been able to learn.-Cortez jour
nal
The mass meeting called at the
court house last LreEing TO determine
wnather or not Telluride should cele-
haate the Fourth of July this year in
the style OF former years, was largely
attended 1t was the voice of those
had, and Bob Rogers was elected
chairman and C. g. Sumner, score
tary.-Telluride Journal
1t has quieted down some since the
race horse men and several hundred
visitors of last week departed. At
the same time many lines of business
report a fine trade this morning.
There was considerable money left in
cred a success from every point OF
view
The Durango Indians" played
against the "Squaws" yesterday at the
race track. winning the game by a
score of IS to 2. The "Squaws" will
have to hurry IL they want to work
up their laurels. Easy victories are
not fair tests of strength, and we look
forward to the game on Decoration
day to see what the Durango team is
really made of.
withstanding the unfavorable
weather the first of last week the at
tendance will about play the associa-
tion even without calling on subscrib-
ers to the guarantee fund. The guar
antee fund was mostly collected, and
should any of it be used. at least so
per cent will be returned. The direc-
tors tonight will compare notes and
tomorrow we hope to be able to give
the figures.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

A case for decision regarding
forged check came up before Judge
Houx this afternoon. The check was
signed with the name of ID. A. Lew
is" and endorsed by Ralph Chase. 1t
was presented at the saloon of Maher
e Marshall and accepted. Mr.. Mar
shall. in turn, paid it over to Mr.. Pat
terson, who deposited in the Colorado
State bank. where the forgery was dis
covered. The case was taken under
advisement by Judge Houx for two
or three days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

Everything is quiet today at the ,il
we'll Gas, however is still coming
up, the casing is all in place, and prep
arations are being made for the dis
covery of a large stream of oil, such
as everything seems to indicate will
be struck few hundred feet further
down.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

NoTE.-You cannot If you value Foc
health, afford to use cheap, loN pa.
baking powders. They are nosll
spite of the pure food laws, made iror.
alum, which endaugerl the hralti.' Nii
physicians will tell you ln9t Eec-- rgp'~
ders in food are injurlll
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

Rev. E. " Dubois arrived from
Grand Junction Saturday afternoon to
conduct the quarterly meeting Satur-
day evening in place of the regular
presiding elder. who was unable to
attend Owing to Mr.. Hawkes. pre-
vious arrangements in connection with
Memorial and graduating sermons, the
Methodist patrons were denied ser
mon bv Mr. Dubois. The latter left
this morning for Chama where he VIII
transact business for the district elder.
THE Melton" Silverton's new ho-
tel, is now open and ready for busi-
ness 1t is located in the Benson
block, occupying part of the ground
and all of the second floor. The Mel
ton is newly and elegantly furnished
throughout. especially the bed rooms.
The proprietor. Mr.. j. F. Melton. is
well known throughout the southwest,
having been in the hotel business for
several years at Silverton where he
established a splendid reputation as
landlord.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

1ANiyu POWDER Co.,
3'gsCO.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

w. c. Likes and James Carl, owners
of Trilby c. the fast pacing filly, re-
fused two offers, one of $500 and one
of $500. Trilby C is one of the most
promising colts in the west. She is
game and one of the finest going colts
you will see. In her race of May goth.
in the second heat she stepped in
hole cutting her quarter hoof off, but
even that did not stop her, for she
went over the last heat and won with
out a mis-step
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

Mr.. II. W. Daniels. vice president of
the First National bank of Farming
ton, is spending the day in Durango.
This morning he deposited $4,000 of
new bank notes of his bank with the
First National of this city. TIE notes
are dated March 1st, 1902, and in addi-
tion to signatures of United States Off
cials. bears the signatures of F. NJ.
Pierce. president, and A. M. Amsden,
cashier The ten dollar bills have the
portrait of William Mckinley, the
others having other portraits. Other
wise the notes are like other national
bank notes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

The frame work around the oil well
is pretty badly scorched from the
flames which leaped up at the outburst
of gas. They barely escaped serious
burning over on the hill. The gas is
now being used for fuel and lighting
at the we'll.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

The coal miners who refuse So a
day are retarding progress on the gas
plant and keeping a good many addi-
tional men out of employment.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

At the meeting of the Colorado-New
Mexico Fair association last night,
the finance committee was instructed
to figure out the amount of the eX-
penses, and collect the balance of the
guarantee fund. 1t was found that it
will take about so per cent of the
guarantee fund to fill obligations. On
account of the storm and consequent
small attendance the first day of the
races. the expenses were far greater
than the receipts. The Saturday at
tendance was also very small, causing
another overbalance on the side of
the expenses. which made it neces-
sary to draw largely on the guarantee
fund. The expense of fixing up 81 ex-
ira stalls was also heavy. The COM
mittee expects to get out and publish
this week tabuated statement of
the entire amount of receipts and ex-
penses.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

letter written to one of our citi-
zens from Deadwood. S. D., on the Goth
reports that eight inches of snow had
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

Frank Weston, the actor is in towr
.oday procuring supplies for his mine
IN Needleton. Mrs. Weston. known On
the stage as Effie Elser. is in the
East with her theatrical company.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

II the agitators are unwilling to ac-
cept 50 per day. let them migrate and
permit those who are willing to toll
for honest pay do so.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29
(Nondav's Daily.1

Mrs. Bert Brown has returned te
Silverton after spending a couple OF
weeks with her parents this side oi
Aztec.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

Miss Carver. formerly Of the Long.
fellow school, will be married next
Wednesday evening to Mr.. Beggs of
creek.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-29

Mr. j s d. Hopkins, the assessor, is
out on a trip to Pine river, Bayfield,,
and vicinity. finishing up the assessing
FOR the country. He expects = be
away about ten days. and this will be
his last trip for the season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-05
CAMPS ARE SELECTED.
The Army Post Board Concludes Its
 Work

Washington. Feb. 4-The army post board, which has been in session in Wash ington intermittently since November 2o, last, concluded it's labors and adjourned sine die today. The board was charged with the preparation of a scheme for the location and distribution of military posts, including the abandonment of ex- isting posts which are now useless from "a modern military point of view and the planting of new posts on strategic points. It also was to locate the four great camps fer the training of soldiers of the regu- lar army and their cooperative drill with the militia
 These things have been done and the boards report is now before Secretary Root, who will send it to Congress. The report has not yet been made public.
 It is understood that there has been considerable divergence of view among the members of the board as to the To- eating of new posts. Lieutenant-General Miles. the President of the Board. has taken strong position against the loca- tton of new posts in the vicinity of great cities on the ground that 1t can only be construed as menacing organized labor, and he has gone so far as to enter for nal protest with s cretary Root against such locations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-05
CARTER DENIES EVERYTHING.
Says Captain Gillette Has conspired to Ruin Him.

Savannah Ga, Feb. 4.-In the United
 States Court for the Southern Circuit of
 Georgia today, W. G. Charlton, counsel for O. Nj. Carter, formerly captain of the engineers, U. S. A.. filed an answer to the proceedings instituted by the Govern ment to secure possession of property al- legged to have been procured by Carter through conspiracy and fraud against the Government. in connection with river ana harbor contracts and Improvements.
 The answer takes the form of a closely printed pamphlet of twenty-ons pages. Carter denies every charge of wrong doing on his part as alleged by the Gov ernment. He reviews his connection with the river and harbor improvements at Savannah and Cumberland Sound. and asserts that tho work was well and hon. estly done. He denies having borrowed money from Green and Gaynor. or having received money from or through them as his part of the profits of contract work. He asserts that his father -in-law, the late R. F. Westcott of New York, placed considerable sums of money in his hands and gave him large gifts of money, thus accounting for his prosperity.
 The answer attacks Capt. c. E. Gillette. who succeeded MT. Carter at this post and first reported him to the War De- partment, as one "who has more than once attacked the good faith and motives of his brother officers" Carter alleges that there is a conspiracy between Gii- lette and othrs to ruin him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-05
poWTE CASE SETTLED.
Believed That Stephenson Got Nearly
 All of His Money.

Chicago, Feb. 4.-On the announcement in court today by the. counsel in the Dowie-Stephenson suit for receivership of Zion Lace Industry that an agreement had been reached by the parties to the suit out of court. Judge Tuley dismissed Washburn. whom he had named as re- ceiver. would not be appointed.
 Attorneys for both sides refused to an- nounce the basis of settlement, but it is supposed that the amount claimed by Samuel Stephenson, about $250. .0O0, is close to the amount agreed upon. Attorney Packard for 'Dr." John Alexander Dowie said:
 charges of fraud. led to the settlement. We did not deny that money was due Stephenson, but we fought the case be- cause the charges made reflected upon Dr. Dowie."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-05
SENSATION IN LONDON CHURCH
Requiem for Victoria Interrupted
 by nti-Ritualists-

London, Feb. 1.-The large and fashion able congregation which atfepded ms norial service, officially described as q Requiem for the repose of the soul of our sovereign lady, Queen Victoria, at St. Mathews's Church. Westminster this morning. was greatly scandalixed by the conduct of a number of anti-ritualists, who, immediately after the service was concluded, stood up in the church and declared the service was a blasphemous
 This is not Gods house." said one objector. This is Joss house.
 Towboat's Boiler Exploded.
 Pittsburg. Feb. 5.-At about 1:16 this morning Just as the Pittsburg harbor tow boat J. W. Allies had passed through lock No. her boilers exploded throwing her crew of fourteen in all directions. Three of the crew are known to be fa- tally hurt and only five others have been accounted for. Fatally injured; Joseph Rankin, deck hand; Brownie" watch man: Mrs Maria Walker. colored. cook. All are horribly scalded and burned. The other members of the crew are: Captain William Shaw, Pittsburg; Brooks Null. engineer, Beverly. O.; Floyd Sills, engi- neer, Allegheny; John Bake, plot, Hazei- wood; Edward Mitchell. mate, Mercnants- vile, Pa; William Perry. watchman' Roscoe, Va; David Mcbride. deck hand, Middleport. O.; Weaver Wolfe, deck hand, Middleport, O.: Reuben Watts. cabin boy, Middleport O.; William Campbell. fireman; Joseph Williams AL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-05
MAJOR LEES CHARGE.
Says England Was Offered Assis-
 tance by the United States.

London. Feb. 4.-In the House of Com- mons last evening, Major Arthur Lee, Conservative. formerly British attachc with the United States army during the Spanish-American war, and later British military attache at Washington, said Great Britain had been offered the ser vices of the chief horse expert of the United States army advisor in the purchase of American horses for the British army.
 Major Lee said:
 The accredited representative of the War once, Colonel Wardrop. the at tache at Vienna, was given no oppor- tunity of showing what knowledge he possessed of the resources of the coun- try. I. being military attache at Wash ington, was not informed that there was any intention of buying horses In the United States. l learned from the American newspapers that British of- ficers had been sent to buy horses. At the time I had the opportunity of get ting the services of the chief horse expert of the United States army, as advisor. l cabled the suggestion to the War Off, fee but received no reply"
 The whole debate on this question in the House of Commons caused wide spread indignation. The ministerial press vigorously charges the War Office with absolute tncompetency. If nothing worse, and demands a searching inquiry.
 The Globe suggests that the War Sec. Ietary,- MT. Broderck, ascertain the i'd sh- tity of the officials responsible for pigeon holirg and not acknowledging Major Lees and c Colonel Wardrops con,municd- tions for the purpose of summarily and ignominiously dismissing them.
 The supporters of the Government The Globe adds, are shocked! not only by the revelations regarding the inefficiency Of the War Ofnce, but more so by the offi- ctal tone of Mir. Brodrick's and Balfour's defenses. The former claimed merit be- cause he did not suppress the investigat ing committees report
 Tbe Times points out that it Is right and honorable that a minister should de- fend by all legitimate means the depart ment he represents, but he is carrying chivalry too far when he implies the right to defend it by the suppression of inform ation which dearly concerns parliament and the people to know"
 The St. James Gazette urges the need of fixing the responsibility of individuals. saying:
 "The nation has been swindled, and it is right that the swindlers. whoever they are. should be brought to book promptly. Horses have been bought for s33 when only worth a quarter of that sum. The difference has gone into the pockets of certain persons"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-05
swINDLED MRS. MULLER.
stover Says He Married Her, Pre-
 tending He Was a Nobleman.

Philadelphia, Feb. 4.-Attorney J. Fran cis Bacon and his wife were today held in q ,OO0 bail for trial, charged with con- spiracy. The defendants are accused of conspiring to obtain 4,OOO from Henrietta Muller.
 The principal witness for the prosecu- ton was Frederick J. Stover. alias Baron von Wittemborg, who testified that he had met the Muller woman in Germany and, passing himself as a noDleman made an engagement to marry her last spring in this country. Stover said he had no money, and through an advertise ment secured the assistance of Bacon In his efforts to secure Mrs. Muller's money. Bacon and Slower. according to the lat ter's testimony, met Mrs. Muller in New York and Stover marrier her under the name of Baron von Wittemborg, Bacon and his wife witnessing the ceremony.
 Stover admitted that he already had life living. He secured from Mrs. Null Ter draft for 5000, which, he says, he gave to Bacon. The latter, Stover test- fled. kept all the money except few hundred dollars. Stover at present Is un- der arrest on the charge of embezzle- ment