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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

A good pun is rather uncommon. but
a joke that may be so described was
made recently by Andrew Carnegie, to
whom some advocates Of an Anglo
American alliance had appealed for an
emblematic flower. Mr.. Carnegie
promptly suggested the dandelion. urg-
ing that the American dandy in the
shrewd, Yankee, business sense Of the
term, Joined with the British lion. y
would result In blossom which must
rule the world. He was evidently not
thinking Of Yankee Doodle Dandy.
whose sentiments In the olden time
were not in agreement with those Of
John Bull
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

A Photographer wonders where Jim
Fisk got his favorite expression when
he had ruined an enemy or overcome
an opponent: ''He has gone where the
woodbiDe twineth." 1t was simply his
picturesque way Of saying: Gone up
the spout" All through Jim Ffsks' ma
tive State the woodbine twined around
and climbed up the tin spout leading to
the caves Of the veranda or porch
New York World.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

In a recent general estimate on the
riches Of the millionaires J. Pierpont
Morgan's wealth is placed at 500. OO0,-
600. This may be S10O, 100000 more or
less than what he is actually worth, but
what's S10O,OOOOOO to Morgan?
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

/ Something handsome in the nature of
a public testimonial. TO which all the
sensible people of the country would
be privileged to contribute. should be
conferred upon the members OF the
grand jury of Washington County,
Maryland That body has endeared it
self to most men and women by return
| ing an Indictment for manslaughter
against boat rocker. Other grand ju-
ries in other parts Of the land. by the
dozen, by the score. and by the hun
dred. have had chances TO distinguish
themselves in this particular, but il re-
manned for the grand jury of Washing
ton County. Maryland, TO demonstrate
that the influence of a boat rockers
hands Of outraged justice. The CIR
cumstances in the case are not pecu-
liar. The circumstances in case of
boat rocking never are. Last summer
a party of young people were rowing
for pleasure on Lake Reyor, in the
evitable smart young man, whose pres
ence has blighted many summary out
ing that would have been made joyous
by his absence. This smart young man
found that he could amuse himself
greatly by rocking the boat. and he
rocked 1t violently. The girls screamed,
and this intensified the smart young
mans enjoyment He rocked the boat
all the more violently. and it finally
tipped ovr. Five Of the occupants were
thrown into the water. and one of the
young ladies was drowned. Nobody
will be surprised to learn that when the
boat capsized the boat rocker swan
for the shore and left his COM 7
panions to their fate
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

The fear that the forests Of the coun-
try will become destroyed is accompan-
led by some apprehension that the tele-
phone poles in cities will become so
thick that pedestrians viii be obliged
to blaze way.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

The unfortunate juror who blew out
the gas and was found dead In his room
was not really different from very many
other persons who are selected to de-
eide questions in the courts affecting
the lives and property Of Iitigants. The
poor fellow simply got found out.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

Two Philadelphia girls have gone
over into Macedonia to get a name by
being captured by brigands- 1t is safe
to say that no United States warships
will climb the Bulgarian mountains to
look for them
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

The credit men of the world are put
ting funny marks opposite the name Of
the Sick Man OF Turkey. He is so ut
terly bankrupt that If he were an ordin-
airy merchant he would be closed out.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

A surgical sewing machine has been
invented in Paris for emergency use
upon injured persons. But who would
want to go about with cheap machine
sewed scar?
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

King Edward has given Sousa a
medal for playing his marches at the
royal palace The King viii be sorry
for this when every band in England
gets to playing those pieces.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

Emperor William knows much more
about ship-building than any of US, -
says Prof Won Halle. And still the
wonder goes and still the wonder
grows that one small head can carry
all Emperor William knows
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

With American marines guarding the
line of the Panama Railroad there will
be the best of assurance that there will
be no interruption Of communications.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

Pretty soon the sword will become
obsolete everywhere save in the
swashbuekler drama, a lot more mill
tary experts having declared against it,
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

Making our Indians citizens wouldn't
help them to self-support, unless they
lived in close States.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

Steam plows and reapers are crowd
ing horses OF the farm. About the
only use horse can be put to now is 10
send him to war.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

The new consumption cure requires
the patient TO sleep out Of doors, so as
TO give the other microbes faiv chance
to kill OF the tubercular variety
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

There Is boy in Iowa who gets up
in his sleep and husks corn That boy
should have little trouble In finding
farmers who are willing 10 hire him.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

All women are liars In a court room.
says New York magistrate This is
unkind. and, we sincerely hope, untrue.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

Mrs Bradley Martin has decided not
to wear a coronet at King Edwards
coronation. This will greately detract
from the gayety of the event.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

The United States navy burns four
times as much coal now as it did ten
years ago. Just watch our smokei
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

The Philippines are fast becoming
civilized Splitting ON the floors of pub
lie buildings there is now prohibited.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17
Negro Educational 1nssitutsons.

The colored people Of the United
States maintain seven colleges, seven
teen academies, and fifty high schools
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

When a woman quarrels with a man.
he foreets In three weeks what II was
about
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17

Ever notice that the higher the stoo1
an Office man sits on, the lower his sal
ary7
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1902-01-17
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''Oats lead in interest" says the mar
ket report Must be wild ones.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04
THE HERCULES MINE
OF SAN JUAN COUNTY

Nearest "a Silverton Of all the min.
ing property OF the rich aud wonderful
San Juan district. lies the Hercules
mine, the min and office buildings be
Ing just at the foot OF Greene street
ON Sultan mountain. Through the
kindness Of Mr.. Snow. the manager.
we had the happy privilege OF gholng
through the mill. ana learning great
deal regarding the output of the mine
All the machinery al the mill is at
work, separating the lead iron. COP
per and gold from the native rock as
1t comes down the chutes. broken and
ground smaller and smaller from the
time 1t enters the first big chute in
It's crude earthly state. until II reach.
es the tables. Even the shines are
washed out and found to contain
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04
From saturday,s Daily.

| From Saturdays Daily.
Cooper Anderson came down from
Silverton this morning and took the
Southern for his home in Telluride.
Miss Mary Kreutz of the Pargin
school returned home this morning
after a visit at the teachers institute.
A. w True and wife OF Chicago.
who are making tour around the
circle arrived in Durango last even
ing
r. f. Foster, who has been EN-
ployed ON the Silverton branch of the
D n r. G. went home to Chama this
morning
J. NJ Turner of Denver is in town,
having been present at the happy
occasion Of his brothers marriage at
Telluride
Miss Helen p Look is the guest of
Mrs Spencer OF this city She will
remain here for several months visit
ing friends
Mrs Rachel Banta and family de
parted for their home in Paxico Kan
sas. this morning. having been guests
in Durango.
W r Fraser. who has been visiting
his sister Mrs. DR.. Morris, for some
time past, returned this morning to his
home in Denver.
Mrs. j. l.. Parsons and daughter de
parted on the eastern this morning
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

A reporter of The Herald dropped
into Morris Clicks new clothing house
this morning and found all hands busy
preparing for the opening of the es-
tablishment tomorrow, as has already
been observed by advertisement in an
other column. While Mr.. Click is a
stranger to Durango he Is no stranger
to the clothing business or the state
of Colorado, having been located in
the Gunnison country and at Crested
Butte for the past twenty years, car
rying ON a successful business. He
has thus become thoroughly acquaint-
ed with the requirements in the cloth
ing and furnishing line for commun-
ity like Durango and ordered accord
ingly. The entire stock has not ar
rived but sufficient to show the charac-
ter of goods that will be carried as
everything is first class and the latest
styles and fabrics are combined in the
sutngs while in gents furnishings
the line is worth seeing if you do not
purchase These goods are displayed
in show cases to good advantage, es-
pecally the line of neckwear which
combines the very latest in makeup
and colors. In the shoe line can be
found the best makes and the latest
upto-date wear for men and boys, only
the best makes being carried in stock.
Assisting Mr.. Click is F. j. Galway,
whose clothing education was with ].
Gumpel 4 Son of New York City,
among the leading clothiers OF that
city. and this experience will be useful
in serving patrons in Durango.
The store is roomy. well lighted dur
ing the day and will be supplied with
two arc lamps for night use
Drop in and make the acquaintance
OF Mr.. Click and Mr. Galway and they
will be glad to show you anything in
their line.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

large percentage of metal II IS a
very interesting sight to watch the
MIL machinery nt work ard 70 inspect
the piles of fine damr powder, spark
ling with the dust Of gold and copper
and lead which lay in their various
corners. drsing for shipment
ON the morning OF or visit. the ore
w..s hclae sont down from tho Empire
tunnel. which. Il WIS explained, does
not run as rich AZ the Boston tunnel.
from which or Is taken in tho after
noon. Mater watching the men at
work In The mill for son.e time, we
went up into the lirgt tannel Of the
mine. \ few DAYS aPo. very rich
vein was strnck there. turning cut
ore full nf copper. Inn and gold
Some Of Il lay on the platform and
looked very good But after four
or hve days werlsinE 'he vein sud
denly disappeared Tho men are now
bnsiiy digging away the rock, until
ihcy reach the rich striec again
Plans are being made br the com
pn1y To extend the nill ard mine
property considerably and erect new
buildings for additional machinery.
The property has only he@r rnunluR
TOR short time. and 70 far the work
i,.,s been almost enIirely experimental,
although iho nsssyi' has H'iosH aa
rich ore from tho HorculeA nH can he
found anywhere in the district As
soon ~ ihingf arc brought into good
order and the men got down 20 hard
steady work In mtuo aud mill tls com
pauy cxpcctA 30 turn out n good guam
iiiy of fine ore The county road
leading TO Durango aa Il posses over
Sultan mountain crosses tho t'rrfal
property ara h much IN she way IN
working the mine ard fr'l' Their
dumping ground is, even now. far too
emall FOR The requirements of The prop
cr'y. and II - the plan Of the company
to change the coufec Of tho road slight
Iy. 30 they VIII have more room
Thov will also ma II necessary tp oh
tain leracf water supply for the rse
~ the mill and via 10 ro by bringing
water from the river across their
property
Thc office baildings onneCtcd with
IA" mine are very cosy aud neat
Herides Ere outer nud pt7a'e Offices,
there nrc IN the building, q sitting
room. four bodrooms dining room
and kitchen. All nicely furnished
aud roadg for h0usoitrcrips They
are used ns bachelor aunrlcrs NOW
but whcn the nina sctr into good
order the manager intends
fo Ro' housekccper. ana bring his
family to live thrrc Thov '-ill have
a very protty home on the banks Of
ihe river at the foot of arlian noun
tain and close 80 the town
on car filled with ore. ready foI
shipmoni and nuuther. p1ftly run
stood on the fra,k They are now
making fair shipments rram the mine
and Indications arn 'hat they viii con
iipnc 10 Increase u loos. a. If the
Hercules nhnc ir 30 be one oi ihc bis
pr1dnrers oi the future Consider
able ninney hnH been put ont by the
eastern parties who own ii Do i'm
ard tho Hccrss.ry equip
mcns Tor its developments. and they
rro steadily hriugiug tte place % 20
the hiFheat standards v .r'ug prop
.ttv PAM INE
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

a reception was given last evening
by the Normal graduates at the homes
Of Mrs. Leon Ashback in honor of Dr.
snyder. who was expected to arrive
yesterday. DIR. Snyder however, did
not appear, but the reception was held
Just the same and everybody enjoyed
the occasion. A telegram received
lrom DIR. Snyder in the morning. an
nounced that he was on his way. and IL
Is supposed that he failed to make
train connections. The lawn was
beautifully decorated and lighted with
lanterns. Tables filed with refresh.
ments, chairs and coy corners cover
ed the grounds, and several of the gen
ilemen wanted to imperscnate the be-
lated professor. but their services
were not accepted. \ large number of
guests were present, including the
normal graduates and members of the
institute and passed merry evening.
the plans for entertainment having
been made beforehand. and carried out
without hitch, the only drawback
nelng the absence Of the gentleman in
whose honor the reception was given.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

Eugene Monroe came down from sil
veiton this morning enrouto 10 Lead.
South Omaha. where he goes 10 accept
a position with Frank Provost. former
ly engaged In business in this city.
Mr.. Provost h said TO be conducting
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

Judge Russolls room at the court
house was well hlled during the morn
ing hours occasioned by the hearing
In the injunction cases In connection
with the Buffalo mining claim An
application was filed by defendants to
have the cases transferred to the
United States district court at Del
Norto. giving AS reasons that princi.
pal defendant was "a nonresident OF
the state and that also some of the
plaintiffs We're non-resideuts. The
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

Ftom ThtHdhys Daily
San luan county fruit is becoming
strictly In evidence
G r Morgan 10 home after an alb
scnro Of several days
Roy ilall went TO Telluride this
morning to attend the rurncr Watson
wedding
Mrs. y. e Prowiu ls home after
several weeks absence and the doc
tor 10 happ,
The opera house was we'll filled last
evening by an Interested audience to
listen to Or Mayos lecture.
Y 81 Taylor came over from Pm.
gosa Springs Inst evening reforming
this morning Doe" says II 10 very
dry over his way. although all ranch
os where water has been obtaiunhie
are hooking me The range is the
worst sufferer
The Pullman this morning was
morning was crowded With passengers
bound Tor Denver and other eastern
points
K Hughes lrtt for Denver this
morning after rounding up this south
west territory for candidates for the
korloy cure
As Yet no reward has boon offered
Tor missing spawnors at the la Plata
hatchery Several thousand are said
10 hc missing
John Kollcnberrrr returned yester.
day from points along the Southern
and as far es Montros' Reports big
sales as usual
" A Carson rrturucd from Farm.
ington yesterday whcfo he was called
owing to the illness OF his wifn who
is nov considerably improved
The funeral Of W W. James took
place this afternoon at three o'clock
from Hoods undertaking parlors. bur.
ial being 10 Grcenmount cemetery.
w. y Kinney OF the Gold King
mine, Gladstone passed through from
Denver yesterday afternoon. being
Joined hy Henry NJ soule. who put in
a fow DAYS Ia Durango
Theodore GtRbOwsky came down
from silyorton this morning euruute
TO Denver while be continues to i'm.
prove he is suli far from we'll lie
was accompanied by Mr. Soveren of
Denver
George Il West returned 10 the COW
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

George u, West returned 20 the COW
ranch In Archulota county this morn.
ing He was accompanied by Adalr
Wilson, who will endcaVor 60 ascor.
tain II there is harmony among the
bovines. ANYTHING Tor change after
witnessing The pulling and hauling in
La Plata county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

Mrs. d. C. Macdonald formerly of
Silyerton. was a through passenger
this morning on the eastern enroute
to Denver, where she will make her
future home. Miss Lille Stebbns of
Kansas, who has been visiting Mrs.
Macdonald accompanied her as far as
Pueblo. where she will stop for
awhile,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

Marshal Wickline arrested half
dozen boys late yesterday for violat-
ing the law in regard to bathing in
the Auimas at the old ice house. They
were furnished with bonds and this
morning appeared before Judge Houx,
Who continued their cases until this
afternoon when he reviewed their of
Tense and the law governing same.
1t was needless to say the boys had
long faces while some of them were
crying when the judge got through.
Clem Russell made short talk in be
half OF the boys, and upon the lads
signing an agreement to not violate
any of the laws of the city, were al
lowed to depart in peace, promising
to never again &c in swimming in the
Animas near the CITY. The marshal
Will now look out for grown people,
who know better. The other morning
passengers coming down from Silver
ton were regaied with several grown
boys or men crossing the river, ex-
posing their person without any sem
blanoe of shame. Let c'lch people be
arrested and fined--no mere lectures
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

Mrs. Southall of the Florida gave a
large party last Wednesday evening
at which about forty guests from Du-
range and the Florida We're present
delightful evening was spent in
games and entertainment. and the
guests regaled themselves with a de
lightful repast, which everyone enjoy
ed. Mrs. Spencer was among the
guests from Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

Mrs Helen p Look arrived In the
city last evening from scoheld, Utah.
whore she has been the past two or
three years Mrs Look is at the head
Of the list in educational work, hay-
ing taught several years in this coun-
IS and also at Mancos, She will visit
friends for some weeks
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

The scarcity Of houses in Durango
is keoping ont as residents many good
families who are not prepared TO
build This is the house builders
roidcr opportunity, bat there are too
further building The intoaG.rg build.
or however needs no better induce
mont than that which he viii find by
making house to house canvass TO
learn the average rents.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

The Woman's Republican League of
Colorado which is the auxiliary of the
Republican State central committee.
was formed for the purpose OF advanc-
ing tho interests OF the Republican
party assisting Ia nominating the
most worthy Republicans for office.
and more effectively organizing the
woman vote Of the state. thus making
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

Mrs E. V. Hodges and Mrs. Ellen
Carhis the first mentioned being -
teacher OF the silverton schools and
the last superintendent OF the schools
Of tho county. came down from silver
delivered last evening by Mrs. Gren-
foil To-day they attended the inst
mtc Tor few hours visited The
Herald once and watched the move
ments of the MorEanthaler. peepcd In
thC stores and at four O'Clock boarded
the train for home
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

Yesterday vas bad dav for bridge
1rrning on the Fourth division. In ad
lHiu1 to the bridge near Azotea the
3as -engcr coming this way set frs
o a bridge a short distance this side
II Antonlta.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

A papor in the eastern part of the
state announces It's intention Of advo-
eating the carrying Of all the amend
mcnts submitted by the freak legisla-
ture which causes the Telluride Jour.
nal to remark that the aforesaid edi-
tor is ft subject for the insane asy-
lum
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

motion was argued. after which Judge
Russell refused to grant the applica-
lion. The defendants then asked for
q continuance and it was agreed to
try the case on its merits Friday. the
10th day Of August. being one Of the
days OF the adjourned term of court.
There are two cases. Charles a. John
son appearing in one case. and C. II.
Pierce IN the other. Defendants were
given leave 10 file amended an
swerH
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

% would appear from letters re
rei,ed by different local mining people
that "a number OF operators who have
been IN the Ia Plata district are sim.
ply waiting for moderation OF prices
for prospect properties before return.
iug tn The district. It Is to be hoped
thai they win not have TO wait too
long to prepare for winter work
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

Prof poucot OF Silvsrtou was IN the
city between trains yesterday
with his family he is spending a
week or so az Thmble Springs. Some
tour wccils ago his wife was troubled
with rheumatism but one week at the
SPRINGS relieved her Of every ailment.
Consequently the professor and hts
wife have great faith in the curative
qualities ot the water
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs Harry G. Turner ar
ived from Telluride last evening as
ner announcement yesterday, stopping
iver night at the Strater. where the
ouple were the recipients of hearty
congratulations from numerous
friends. This morning they departed
or Pagosa Springs where they will
remain until the last of the coming
week. when they return and take in
the Salt Lake excursion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

Arthur Fassbindcr is down from
Flagor Eulch. Oro Fino district, where,
IN company with his brother and faith
er hc is working property with Hat
toriuE prospects The development
this summer ia in way OF shaft Mr
Fassludof says there Is much actiyi-
V iu the district and that every avail
able irca OF ground has been staked
and assessment work done.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

Mr.. Martin is out of town purchas-
ing machinery for the oil well, which.
is expected to start up in a few days
with complete new set of working
material to get to the bottom, The
company is in good condition and will
prosecute the work to final success,
which they are sure of,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

There are thirty-two members en-
rolled in the teachers normal insti-
tute, and quite number of visitors
have also been in attendance, but have
not registered. The full number of
members is expected to arrive next
week,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-04

j. NJ. Crawford of Hay Fulch is
wearing one Of the new Elk badges.
which he has just received. The
badge Is very pretty piece of work
manship. 1t Is made of solid silver
and contains the picture of the smelter
and Elks grazing; also the Words
San Juan Elks" and Durango Lodge,
No. 'O7," fastened with a purple rib.
bon