Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-13

VIII heceSeafiiy nave 10 De ul5pOsen
OF.
| The Chinese New Year celebration,
which commenced Friday, Will last
an even week. The Chinese believe
in extending good thing. The Du-
range contingent IL observing the oc-
casion in a moderate way.
Miss Chiffon departed Sunday
morning for her Texas home. AS To
the date Of returning same has not
been made public. Those who desire
specific Information should consult
District Attorney Anglim.
| l. Kruschke returned last evening
from Denver. He reports much In
terest manifested in this section OF
the state and predicts lively season
for Duranoe and the San Jnan, espe-
ciaIly San Juan county.
Mrs. r. NJ. Goodykoontz came I'm
from Cortez last evening and this
morning departed for Denver Mrs.
IGoody ykoontx is n member of the Re
publican state central committee and
will also take in the banquet.
Miss Bonnie Brink. who has been
visiting Mrs. j. p. Ball the past three
weeks. departed for California this
morning. going via Denver. where she
will be Joined by a sister. Her home
Is in Grand Rapids. Mich. ana the
1 tri, la La, nf hantfh
l.. c. Jakayw returned last evening
from visit to Telluride. He re-
ports everything progressing about
| the same ms usual In that section and
reports of disturbance groundless so
far as the mine owners and business
mems association is concerned.
The Telluride Journal says In the
nve days ending February 7th the Rio
IGrande Southern handled l29 loaded
and empty cars in and out OF Tellu-
ride Out of this. eighty-one cars
were loaded with supplies for that
place Pretty good business.
Eaual taxation will not down. 1t is
right Tint all should bear their pro.
portion The Stein AFFAIR was stun
ner. Farmers have found out they
are paying his taxes and insurance
companies should have settled on bn-
ais Of sworn statement on file In the
assessor's Office
Mrs, j. II. McCracken and son came
lover from Cortez last evening and
lihis morning continued to Denver.
She win be Joined by Mr.. McCracken
who arrives this evening enroute to
Denver to attend the Republican com
mittee meeting and take In the ban
luuet
Mr.. Schwyhart. who has been with
1.-The electric light plant for some time.
left this morning for the Neglected
mine at Oro Fino to operate the hoist.
ling plant. Another big pack train
with supplies left for the property
lthis morning. indicating that work is
going TO be pushed with greater vigor
than ever.
| william Radcliffe. whose buildings
were destroyed by mob. as he
claims, last summer at Mesa 70
has taken the matter before the En-
Ielish government and the latter Is
making claim for him for $5o.ooo
The Denver Post states the ofi'cials
are trying to keep the matter quiet
fearing nm investigation,
Fenno Wakemnn OF Rico, who has
been looking after sampling OF ores
the past few days. departed this
morning for Denver, having proxies
for the members OF the Republican
county. He will get onto the "lay ol
the land" and be able to report tc
those who follow Inter.
About two.tbirds OF the ranch own
ere OF Pine river appear to be In the
lefty today. the cause thereof he'nr
the adjudication OF water rights. TIL,
Testimony is being taken before Judge
Russell and will he extended by The
listenographer later on. How man,
claims viii b. proved on at this hear
Ilng VIII prOnHnly NOT ne uei'rufhe'
before this evening or tomorrow.
A,E Benson who has operated
The Herald Mergnnthaler the pns'
wear. has resigned his position. To
day he Is at Silverton organizing {
branch Of the typographical union ant
tomorrow goes to Telluride for the
same purpose. Later In the week h'
goes to the eastern part OF the state
where he may engage In business. his
family remaining In Durango until
final arrangements are made. Mr.
Benson is good worker and reliable
in every particular and We take
pleasure in bespeakins for him coz
dial reception wherever he may de
eide to cast his lot.
When court convened this morning
Judge J. l.. Russell Issued call for
rraod jur, the IN NJ being called 'r