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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09
CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS
REPUBLICAN, COUNTY

The Republican county convention
Saturday was well attended. there be
ing upwards OF seventy-five delegates
In their seats, in addition to goodiy
number OF interested spectators.
Democrats were specially Interested,
some In knowing whether specially
weak or strong ticket was selected
and all went away satisfied that II
will take Democrscy's best Hicks to
down the ticket named. The pro
ccedings, after the convention had
been called to order by Secretary
Bansemer. were as follows:
Dr. w. w. McEwcn was elected TEN
porary chairman and John Hampton
temporary secretary.
On motion the following commit
tees were then appointed;
Credentials-F. C. Perkins, Charles
Newman. slas Smith, John Meuser
ard !. u. Melville.
Order OF Blsiness--J. II. McDevitt,
L. r. Smith, Joe Smith. William Nor
rison and Henry Ambold.
Permanent Organization-'-J. c. Sui
livan. Eugene Strswn, George Tyner.
Y. f.. Holden and John Crogan.
Convention then took Il recess of
fifteen minutes
II was after I O'Clock when the con
vention rcconvcned. owing 10 contest
In the Upper Florida delegation.
The committee on permanent organ
lzation reported In favor of making
the temporary organization perma-
nrnt. which prevailed unanimously
Committee on order of business rec
commended the nomination OF represen.
taiive hrst commissioner long term
aud short term third with Justices Of
the peace and constitutes 10 follow
Nominations for Representative then
being in order. y. G. Perkins then
stepped to the front and In pithy
and well received speech placed John
G. McCabe In nomination for the posi-
iipn. There being no other names pre-
gcnted Mr.. MoCabc was declared the
nominee of the convention by accls'
nation amid much enthusiasm
Then H. E, Gaines was placed In
nomination for county commissioner
for the lonE term. Mr. Gaines was
also elected by aoolamation
For short term commissioner. ~. l..
Morgan of Hespcrus WAS named and
lie proved TO be the unanimous choice
Of the convention
Other nominations followed
For Justice, IIermons Lockwood dis
irict, J, w. Wallace. constable. WI
liam Campbell
For Justice. Hcspcrus district q. La
combe; constable, James Laird.
For justice, Lower Florida district,
George Spinning constable. Paul Orr.
For Justice, bayfield, district. q. q,
Coddlngton; constable, Reuben Pear.
son.
For justice, La Plata district. Fred
II Gordon; constable. G. o. Clark
For justice, Durango district. J w,
Sites. long term. W w. Thompson.
short term. constable. ]. J. Smclcer,
There are other precinct officers TO
name which win be handed In during
the week.
ON motion the chair appointed the
following committee To MI vacancies;
j. II. McDcyitt. Eugene Strawpe. Hen
~ Ambold. John q. Hampton and 4
II. Melville.
Convention then adjourned.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09
MR.. RAcHoFskY RETURNS
FROM NEW YORK TRIP

Mr.. J. l.. Rachofsky OF the Famous
returned last night from his trip to
the east. having been absent for six
weeks. Four weeks of that time he
spent in New York. studying styles
and making selections from the new
est and best goods on the market for
his trade In Durango. He was In
Chicago for three or four days, and
also visited Philadelphia.
Mr.. Rachofsky reports very disa'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Brown were
passengers this morning through from
Silyerton cnroute to Denver on mining
business. to be present at the Festi'
val OF Mountain and Plain. They
were accompanied by MIR. Munzies,
secretary of the Mammoth Tunnel
Mining and Milling company, who 1.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Elmer Hatcher came over from
Pagosa Springs Saturday to look af-
ter sheep shipments and other busi-
ness. He was taken sick Sunday and
is now at Mrs. Blanchard's. his wife
arriving last evening to assist in car
ing for him. Nothing dangerous Is
.Ipprehended.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09
Hoods J0rsdpdriHd
which expels all hurnors. and is positively
unequalled for all cutaneous eruptions.

Travelling men at the Strater today
are w. G. Taylor, w e. Ogstor, J. Z.
Martin. of Chicago, selling Florsheim
shoes: H. Rennie. A. ID. Piver. j. X.
Swayne. representing Jones Brothers
Vinegar company: George e. Poor and
j. c. Hays of Denver.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

From Tuesdays Daily.
Frank l.. Freeman is spending a few
days in the city after faithful service
in the La Platas.
Miss Jean smelcer left this morning
for Leadville, where she will visit her
sister for about a month
Press Archu'eta CHmc in last even
ing from Edith to look after sheep
shipments near Hesperus.
n c. Miller is on a speech-making
tour of the eastern section of the state
along with several of the state cnndl-
dates.
Mrs. II. A. Rogers came up last
night on the Pennington stage. and
left this morning for her home at Pa
gosa Junction.
Mrs. Nellie Wilson. who has been
visiting Mrs. Ida Pearson of this city
for month. returned to her home in
Salida today.
The News says that between 10 GGU
and $4,000 sheep will be shipped to
the eastern market this fall fiom Ar
chuleta county
c. b. Jewett and family put In sew
cral days in Durango the past week
Mr. Jewett having hurt his hand and
being forced to lay off few days.
Mrs. A. NJ Sheet, who has been in
town for the purpose of recciying
Doctors treatment for her baby re-
turned home to Mancos this morning
Miss Pearl Blanchard left this morn
ing for Denver, where she is going
to see her sisters children and take
in the Festival of Mountain and Plain.
Mrs. Scotty Henderson. who returned
a week ago from California. and has
been visiting friends in Durango, left
this morning for Telluride. where she
will reside.
Mrs. Lula De Shazcr came in last
night from Cedar Hill and Farming
ton. where she has been visiting and
left this morning for her home in
| Cripple Greek.
Tom Mccullough must feel cha
grinned at the way his friends have
dumped him. especially Day, for whom
he voted to loot the treasury when
contracts were let the first of the year
Miss Leila Spillman, who has spent
the summer with Mrs. Ben Ilarwood
OF Silverton. was through passenger
on the eastern this morning. enroute
to her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs Huntington. Misc Mel
lie Harney and Dr.. Lyon were through
passengers this morning from silver
ton. where they have been yislt'ng.
and were on their way to their home
In Chicago.
The question of the new county
high school is still being briskly agi-
tated All the people in the rural
districts are enthusiastically voting
for 1t. and Miss Young is getting in
petitions fast.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

at the Animas city Prespytefiah o"i'
day school The services were very
much enjoyed. the church being wen
illed with people. The exercises ne
gan at O'Clock In the afternoon, anu
consisted of recitations and songs by
the little ones.
Mr.. |. Cherry is building business
block on his lot just north OF the new
Famous store The foundation Is wen
under way with basement z9x"o'
The main building VIII be one story
25xs0. and will be occupied by MT
Cherry. who finds his present quarters
too cramped for his growing business.
This indicates that our city Is expand
lns and adds one more store room to
the already large list.
W. II. White returned last night
from his property on Pine river VIII
Wigglesworth has been surveying at
one end OF the Robert Morrison ditch
and J. Il. Tiffany at the other Ibe
work was finished today and the ditch
will be completed inside OF week
The Durango Business college open
ed today Quite number OF young
ladies' and gentlemen have enrolled
There is certainly an opening IN pu'
range for such school. MANY oil
our young people can avail themselves
OF this opportunity to get a business
education at home instead OF having
to go away for t. The school " II
the Sehutt block. rooms IA and 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. W Ritter returned
last evening from Denver, where they
spent week agreeably at the Brown.
Mr.. Ritter says Republicans are great
ly encouraged over the outlook and re-
ports from the various counties. sue
cess being almost conceded by the op'
position by simple claims that the
Democratic ticket will be elected hut
claiming no particular majority.
All that is necessary is for the voters
Interested in good government is to
go to the polls on election day.
Mrs Thomas lockwood and Mrs. |
Kruschke entertained Saturday after
noon In honor OF Mrs. Louis j. Nathan
at the home OF Mrs. Kruschke. The
house was beautifully decorated, the
color scheme being carried out in pink
and white. Dainty carnations were
scattered in rich profusion everywhere
lintermingiing with smilax and a back
ground OF stately palms making q
very handsome picture. The game
was six-handed euchre and there were
seven tables. large party of ladies
being present to enjoy the pleasant
afternoon. The first prize was won
| by Mrs. Nathan the second by Mrs
Jakway. and the lone hand prize by
Mrs. Lloyd Sheets. After the game
delightful refreshments were served
the pretty coloring being carried out
In all. 1t was one OF the most enjoya
BILE affairs OF the season. Mrs
Kruschke and Mrs. lockwood being
most charming hostesses who always
make their guests feel at home and
give u good time to all who are so for
tunate as to partake of their hospi
tally.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Wha, Is probably the largest and
ricnest strike ever made In the La
Plata mountains. or in fact. anywhere
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Colonel b. b. Calvin was a through
passenger this morning from Silver
ton, enroute to Denver, where he VIII
combine pleasure and business. look
ing after some mining business and
taking in the Festival of Mountain and
Plain which commences tomorrow.
Those festivals, with their process
slons, broncho busting and other de
lightful amusements are worth cross
ing the mountains to see, even if one
has not any other business.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

The morning paper is booming s. ".
Thompson for commissioner. While
Mr.. Thompson may be a good man it
will be safe proposition for taxpay
ers to vote against any candidate for
commissione, advocated by the Demo-
crat. as all know the deals of the
past two years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

In the southwest. was made last
Thursday at the Durango Girl in ORC
Fino. The ore contains quantities OF
gold and silver and is estimated to
be worth $4,000 ton. The vein is
over three feet wide and is putting
out the same kind of ore as the Jld
Durango Girl vein. a. ID. Leiner Is
in town with some of the ore. and
everybody who sees it pronounces it
the best ever found in the district.
Twenty pack mules, laden with the
rich output. Will be down tomorrow
and John Gilbert went up today TO
take charge OF them. This is the ore
which they are now commencing to
ship from the old strike. There Is 10
doubt about this being the most yalua-
BILE strike ever made in these parts.
and that the owners of the Durango
Girl are rich men as result.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Mr. Liner ls showing a very pretty
range Girl. II contains telfrium.
gold and silver, the largest quantities
of metal being gold, and promises well
for the future outlook and consequent
greatness OF that mine.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Among the posted bets in Denver
is $50 that Peabody will carry Bould-
er county. This county two years ago
gave the Democratic candidate come
two thousand majority. And in the
face of such marvellous changes few
misguided individuals are counting on
Democratic success this fall.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

An appreciative audience gathered at
the Methodist church last night to lis
ten to the youthful contestants for the
silver medal Everyone did her part
splendidly. and it was hard to tell
to whom the prize belonged. Miss
Jane Rider, who made her first ap-
pearance as a contestant last night,
did especially we'll All the poses
were good and the recitations showed
earnest effort on the part of the
Young people. and faithful training
from the teachers. The happy win
ner of the medal was Miss Mute Wall,
who did admirable work on "An Incl
dent of the Crusade" The second
part of the program gave a great deal
of pleasure to the hearers. the read
ing "A Wonderful Tree" by Millicent
Campbell being especially appreciat-
ed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

From Monday DAILY.
Mr. and Mrs Richard Keller came
In from Denver last evening. accom-
panied by Mrs. KeIlers father. DR..
Earl.
Mr.. Gaukroger left for Pagosa and
other points this morning. after
spending Sunday with his wife at the
Strater.
X. Van Antwerp. bookkeeper for the
Mancos Lumber company. was In
town last night on business. leaving
this morning.
Hahn has fine new phonograph In
his store. II has been dispensing
sweet music for the benefit OF visitors
and passersby.
Democrats who are opposed to
treasury looting are rejoicing over tie
splendid nominations made BY the
Republicans for commissioner.
The Cinderella club has changed Its
name 10 that Of the Delta Theta clrh.
and will hold it's dances as usual be-
ginning Thursday evening OF this
week.
II. n Harness OF Silverton spent
yesterday In Durango on business.
leaving this morning for Denver.
where he will take In the Mountain
and Plain festival
| The building mt present occupied by
| T. Cherry. viii be used for saloon pur-
poses after he vacates IL. which will
be December LIST. The name OF the
lessee IL not given
| ". NJ Harris clerk at the Jackson
hardware store. left this morning for
Nebraska and South Dakota. where he
viii spend month visiting his oil !!
home. his mother and other friends.
| The 2-year-oid baby of Tom Ed
wards WAS severely burned yesterday
around the face and feet by playing
with pot OF iye which had been left
sitting In the window The injuries
are painful but not dangerous.
Charles Flock leaves tomorrow
morning for Lightner creek. where he
VIII look after mining properties. Mr.
Flock is determined to have his share
| OF the wealth that is hidden in the
bosom or the southwestern mount
aims
| N,aa Matuarnt L-rury tan.har pf the
La Plata school. who came down FRI
day night to spend Sunday with her
parents In this city, returned to her
duties this morning. taking Miss Net
tie Townsend with her for a weeks
visit
Rev. Macintosh. the Adventist MN
lister. was called to Chama this morn
| ing to conduct the funeral services
| OF party named Bernie who died
Saturday. Mr.. Macintosh will be with
the revival meetings.
| Mr., Liner IL showing a very pretty
piece of ore Just taken from the Du
range Girl. II contains teliurium.
gold and silver, the largest quantities
of metal being gold. and promises well
for the future outlook and consequent
greatness OF that mine.
| Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Brown were
passengers this morning through from
Silyerton cnroute to Denver on mining
business. to be present at the Festi.
val OF Mountain and Plain. They
were accompanied by Mr.. Munzics,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Rally day was observed yesterday
at the Animas City Presbyterian sun
day school The services were very
much enjoyed. the church being wen
Glled with people. The exercises pc
gan at 3 O'Clock In the afternoon, ana
consisted of recitations and songs by
the little ones.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

ed
A cool hold-up and safe escape was
effected last night while the townspeo-
pie We're engaged in their usual occu-
pations and amusements. w. Il.
Dempsey and three companions We're
playing friendly game of cards at
the Blue Front saloon, when, shortly
after o'clock two masked men enter
ed. The smaller man, who appeared
to be about feet 6 inches tall, and
to weigh perhaps $50 pounds, wore
dark suit, and a white handkerchief
around the upper part of his face as a
mask. He carried a large-barreled
short pistol. The larger man wore Il
dark mask, and was armed with a.
double-barreled shotgun. Quickly
covering the four men with their
weapons. they commanded them to
hold up their hands. which they made
haste to do. They then scooped 1920
from the roulette table and quietly
stepped to the till, where they Sc
cured $l25 more. No vulgar language
or slang was used, the robbery being
committed in a most gentlemanly
way, if such a term can be used in
connection with the crime. They
then commanded Mr.. Dempsey to
open the secret drawer in the till
and also the safe which he did, but
both were empty.
John English passed the open door
and saw the men scooping the money
from the table into their coat pockets.
l,,,t a IA ~
then started to enter, but the larger
man turned the shotgun on him, and
he slammed the door and ran up the
street after the marshal.
Mr.. Wickline was attending the,
meeting of the finance committee al
the City hall. but fastened to the
scene of the hold-up He was too
late. however. as was also John Han
non, who arrived few minutes he
fore him. They found that the men
had run down between Olbert's and
the Cold Storage plant, and stopped
among some old lumber piled up there
evidently for the purpose of dividing
the spoils as three nickels and dime
were found on the spot and a money
sack, marked 800. These the mar
shall secured, and also the pistol
which had been laid down and forgot
ten or left behind in a hasty retreat.
1t was fully loaded. No clue has
been found to the men, and they prob
ably made n successful escape.
Discovery was made yesterday that
several checks had been passed in the
city, forged in the name of David
Ramsey. The checks were made out
to John Mccoy, some to Tom Mccoy
The man calling himself John McCov.
was seen by several people in the
city He said he came from Silver
ton. One of the checks, for s625,
was cashed by George Gilbert, another
for 1915, by Colonel Dempsey. and
third for $S25, by the Commercial
club. Two of these We're paid with
IS bill and change. and Marshal
Wickline saw the man change the
bills at the roulette wheel. There
were also two or three more checks
passed by the same man. Ike Phil
lips was with him when Colonel
Dempsey cashed check. Mccoy is
supposed to have left town this morn
Ing on the eastern. and kilograms
have been sent to Chama to stop him.
1t is rumored that he may be one of
the holdup gang. but was not one of
the two that entered the Blue Front
saloon last night.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Rev, Macintosh. the Adventist MN
lister. was called to Chama this morn.
ing to conduct the funeral services
OF a party named Bernie who died
Saturday. Mr.. Macintosh will be with
us again tomorrow cvening to lead In
the revival meetings.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Mrs Reese McCloskey entertained
yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs.
Louis j. Nathan. The game was six
handed euchre and there We're two ta-
bles. The first prize was won by Mrs.
Rider, the lone hand prize by Mrs
Haggart and the Consolation prize
by Mrs. Nathan. Dainty refreshments
were served and n most enjoyable af-
ternoon spent by the ladies'. Those
present We're Mrs. Haggart. Mrs. Rid
err Mrs. Nathan, Mrs. Kruschke, Mrs.
lockwood, Mrs. McCloud, Mrs. Jak-
way Mrs. Charles Herr Mrs. Sam
Herr. Mrs. Barber, Mrs. Pickerill and
Mrs. Weiram.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

The members Of the Epworth
league of the NJ. f. church Will give
a social tomorrow evening at the par
sonage. In connection with their usuhi
business meeting. All friends OF the
league and other young people In town
are cordially invited TO be present
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

on his way back to his home in Chi
cago.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

The horses attached to u
Whites delivery wagon becan H'sh5
ened at something while out oH r
usual route this morning
away. They were coming ID
hill across the river near kIe loot'
bridge when they started Ihey
crossed the river at the ford, tslving
themselves and the wagon bath,
broke one Of the lines. lost the [agon
seat. and were finally stopped asA1ey
came up Ninth street toward first a1-1
enne. The driver managed to get out \
of his perilous position without in
jury, and no serious damage was done.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Mrs. Treml, mother of Mrs. John
Turner of the Animas valley, is spend
ing the winter in Silverton with her
daughter Louise, stopping with Mr.
and Mrs George Noll. Mrs. Treml
owns residence and other property in
Denver. but after putting in few
months at Silverton during the sum-
mer was so well pleased that she son-
cluded to put in the winter and after
visiting Denver returned to Silverton
last week
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09
prosperity. Mr.. Cameron speaks i,

highest terms of the general prosper
ity of the section and Its future out
look. He also voices the general sen
timent regarding Durango. and ex-
presses the faith that SO many hold
distant when she will he one of the
largest cities of Colorado. Durango
seems to be point around which all
the pride and hope OF neighboring
towns is clustering.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Judging from conversation of par
ties down from Silverton. among them
staunch Democrats, Charles a. Cooper
will have walkaway for the legisla-
ture in San Juan county. No matter
how the Russell.Whitelaw cmbrogl'o
is fixed up, sore spots :hat viii ~
heal will be left and with Soci3 II
and Populist nominees n the ne
there is not much show for clsaY ecIe
Democracy 1t will prove socq 'Hlh
to have the San Juan sectipnI iepF'
sented in the legislature by 'sp"'
lican for a change.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

The question of the new county
high school is still being briskly agi-
tated. All the people in the rural
districts are enthusiastically voting
for 1t. and Miss Young is getting in
petitions fast.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Miss Margaret Frary, teacher OF the
La Plata school. who came down FRI
day night to spend Sunday with her
parents In this city, returned to her
duties this morning. taking Miss Net
tie Townsend with her for weeks
visit
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Mrs. Nellie Wilson. who has been
visiting Mrs. Ida Pearson of this CRY
for month. returned to her home in
Salida today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Mrs. II. A. Rogers came up last
night on the Pennington stage. and
left this morning for her home at Pa
gosa Junction.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

The boys of the baseball team met
last night at Tom Davis barber shop
and disbarded for the season. All the
bills We're paid. and each OF the boys
got a present of few dollars out of
the remainder.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

The News says that between to OCT
and 10000 sheep will be shipped tc
the eastern market this fall fiom Ar
chuleta county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Miss Jean Smelcer left this morning
for Leadville, where she will visit her
sister for about a month
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

From Tuesdays Daily.
Frank l.. Freeman is spending a few
days in the city after faithful service
In the La Platas.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Press Archu'eta cHmc in last even
ing from Edith to look after sheep
shipments near Hesperus.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

n c. Miller is on a speech-making
tour of the eastern section of the state
along with several of the state cnndi-
dates.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Charles Fleck leaves tomorrow
morning for Lightner creek. where he
viii look after mining properties. Mr.
Flcck is determined to have his share
OF the wealth that is hidden in the
bosom OF the southwestern mount
aims
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Huntington. Misc Mel
lie Harney and Dr. Lyon were through
passengers this morning from silver
ton. where they have been vis,t'ng.
and were on their way to their home
In Chicago.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Arthur Branen is back again at his
old post at Tiffany's soda fountain
He left a month ago to drive Patter-
sons deliver wagon. or, as he express
es, he took to broncho busting. The
horses ran away with him twice. and
he decided that he was better consti-
tuted for soda fountain work. There
fore he is back at the old stand.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-09

Mr.. Gaukroger left for Pagosa and
other points this morning. after
spending Sunday with his wife at the
Strater.