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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

SPRINGS where he attended a meeting
of High school superintendents from
different parts of the state at which
timely educational subjects were dis
oussed. Mr.. Downs also spent few
days in Denver.
Frank Frech, of Fort Wayne. Ind
arrived in the city last evening via
the Southern. and is the guest of rel
,tives and friends. The gentleman
will look around for a few DAYS ana
may decide to locate in Durango and
become one of us.
l.. c. Jakway returned last evening
from Telluride. where he put in sew
eral days Mr. Jakway is kept on the
move these days. In addition to the
Durango house. large stores are con
Quoted at both Telluride and Silver
ton, lumber and coal being handled.
The plumbing line having been well
advertised those engaged in the bust
ness may expect orders from the sur
rounding country for at least one hun
dred miles around. Nothing like get
ting before the people, and the way to
| do IL is to create little strife occa-
sionally.
Special Self-Denial meetings all next
week. You are all invited to come.
Lecture Sunday evening. The Saliva
tion Army feeds the hungry, finds
work for the unemployed, rescues fal-
] 10 Cd child.
rem. and latterly has commenced to
| place disheartened slum-dwellers upon
farms where they can work out their
own material salvation. 1t dispenses
cheap ice in the summer and cheap
coal in the winter. Is not this Christ
like work? Does it not appeal to you?
We hope so. and also that good
many "greenbacks' will be fished out
OF vest pockets and dainty purses
and transferred to the Army's funds,
9th to 18th, which is Self-Denial week.
whining cur is always jealous of
a st. Bernard The same is true coy
cerning newspapers. whining
newspaper always snarls at the pros.
perity of a legitimate enterprise.
Hence we are not SlIpllSeu it Sudiis
and back-biting. The recent shipment
Of print paper and job stationery is
gall and wormwood. No other con-
cern or combined concerns in the wes-
tern part OF the state come anywhere
near using as much stationery as The
Herald. BY having standing and buy
ing in 10000 and 10000 pound lots We
are able to obtain much better prices
from wholesale houses and thus add
to our prosperity. We invite patrons
to call and see for themselves. Those
who have called are surprised and
wonder what a Durango printing
house will do with one hundred reams
of flats. with all other goods in pro-
nnrtion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Eiehiy-tso sailing vessels are carry
ing eight million bushels Of Oregon
wheat to England. This Is only in
ciden,al item OF the yastness Of the
Pacific coast traf'ic
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Having been nominated for the pres
idency three different times Mr Cleye-
land feels that he can overlook the
criticisms Of Col. Bryan. who has only
two nominations to his credit
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

II Is feared that negotiations for
peace are really going on IN South
Africa. II they materialize what are
the newspapers going to do when they
get hard up for fillingg
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

George Gardner does not appear TO
be worried over the efforts OF the
labor leaders 10 remove him from Of
Ace He probably considers the efforts
in this direction na the work OF aEi.
tatars
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Durango's spring race meet prom.
ises TO be hummer, bu, It's humming
prnpensitios can be greatly augmented
by a united and hearty support from
everyone OF our citizens
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

canada's military establishment,
consisting OF Icss than 1000 men, all
told. viii be increased 10 1900. ~ the
British idea Of colonial defense pro.
vaiis But the dominion has not as
vet warmed 10 tho expensive idea
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07
A Large Boiler.

Ouray Herald A large boiler
Weighing AZ 900 pounds containing the
Vanderbilt nrebox invented by Cor
nelius Vanderbilt came In over the ID.
a r. C. Monday. 1t Is for the Reve-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

For real genuine nerve commend US
to that Kentucky young woman who Is
running for congress on the prohibi'
tion ticket
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

The products of home manufaetur'
ers should always receive the prefer
cnce OF purchasers. especially when
quality and price are right
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

nue. Tunnel company and viii be
placed in their monster new electric
power plant In this city. 1t is 100
horse power
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Keep your eye on the Aztec'Farm'
ington country this season. Things
are going to happen down there dur
ing the coming year
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

From the telegraphic reports we are
reminded that the base bail season
has opened up. and. incidentally. that
spring is here.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Not satisfied with swatiing ex-Pres-
ident Cleveland aud lambasting Sena-
tor German. Editor Bryan is taking a
few shots at possible candidates on
the Republican side.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07
From Saturdays Daily.
The summer girl is at hand.

rIoHl odtul Daiiy.
The summer girl is at hand
The sweet girl graduate will soon
be abroad
p. A. Nelson yesterday purchased
the second avenue residence of George
Trick.
Dad" Needham returned yesterday
from his eastern trip. Reports an en-
ioyable time.
Dad" Mayheld went to Silverton
last evening where he will put in the
summer months.
o, S. Galbreath pulled out for Colo
RADIO Springs this morning and thence
to Red Men points.
The Mrs. Glaser quilt will be raf-
fed at the El Moro tonight Fifty
dollars will be realized.
f. Lee Foreman, the well known
life insurance man, arrived last night
and will be with us for time.
Superintendent Harris of the
Fourth division is spending the day
in Durango, accompanied by his wife.
c. B. Kelley. the Mancos liveryman.
spent the night in Durango. Says
the Mancos section is progressing
finely
f. A. Franklin L. A. Peters Paper
Co popular representative, struck the
city last night. He always does bust
ness in Durango.
With the ice cream soda fountains
running full force the average young
man viii occasionally make an effort
to dodge his lady friends when he sees
them preambulating in front of the
above institution.
Parsons will open his soda and ice
cream department the coming week.
The bill OF fare that prevailed last
year will be added to in way of sew
eral new beverages that have been
concocted by experts the past few
months.
Superintendent Edgar r. Downs re-
turned last evening from Colorado
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Perhaps the best that Grover cieye'
land can do will be to start little
party OF his own.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

In his efforts to throw Colonel Bry
an into the shade. Col, Watterson Is
talking In a key quite like the one In
use In the oiiice OF the Commoner
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

only employ the very best and most
experienced men in this line of work.
The machinery is expected this week.
Mr.. Eldredge, the secretary OF the
company. said today that the stock
was being sold in manner that was
entirely satisfactory to the directors
and that the price was still ten cents
a share but that it would certainly ad-
vance as the work progressed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

l.. ]. Nathan returned last evening
from visit TO Pueblo and Colorado
Springs
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07
tFrom Thursdays Daiiy.)

Benz B. Russell left this morning
for Denver both on business and pleas
ure.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

This is going to be big year for
southwestern Colorado. Nothing like
progressing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

DENVER. Colo, April 5.-Promi-
nent educators of this vicinity have
been interviewed concerning Cecil
Rhodes bequest for scholarships at
Oxford for representatives from all
states aud territories. Opinion is
equally divided Some educators ia
yor the plan as broad and helpful, and
others think it will be apt to Angloize
young and impressionable Americans
and should not be favored on the
ground of patriotism. Rhodes pur-
poses however, are generally applaud
ed
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

LONDON. April 5.-Cecil Rhodes
will is called the greatest testament
since Julius Caesars" There is con
siderable comment over the fact that
Canada gets only nine scholarships,
and other British provinces none,
while the United States gets two for
each state and territory. The Pail
Mall Gazette says. Rhodes actually
left more for American students than
to the students of the whole British
empire. The great American nation
cannot fail to be touched deeply by
this splendid bid for friendship"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

The Republicans at Manitou had a
cinch on election day. They had the
only ticket In the field
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

The ice cream soda season has ar
rived How do we know It? From
sampling the first of the season which
is being served at Tiffany's this after
noon And its good. too and what's
more, its going to be good all sum
mer AT this place as choice ice cream
is something George prides himself on
and he has reason to do so. But then
what's the use of moralizing. lust
drop In and try 1t for yourself.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Mr. Hal s. Ray, the new Rock Is
land agent at Denver is making many
friends throughout the state. He is
said to be genial and all around good
railroad man.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Berlin has passed the 100000
In population. The gain last year was
1900.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

The marriage Sunday of Perry Spen-
Ger and Miss Annie Bassett at the
home of the brides parents on the
Florida mesa, was a pleasing affair.
w H. Ferguson tied the knot in the
presence of the immediate relatives
of the contracting parties and some
thirty friends. The floral offerings
were quite profuse. The Herald ex
-tends congratulations.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

The 1000 feet of casing ordered for
the Durango OIL company will be here
today or tomorrow. his is the largest
order for casing ever shipped to Colo
RADIO for a single well This company
is starting in the right way and means
to take no chances. The management
believes that It is economy to pur-
chase the best equipment. and will
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

There were no burglars around The
Famous store last night The next
one who makes midnigh: call will no
doubt come in contact with some cold
Load
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

The sweet girl graduate will soon
be abroad
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Representative Adams of Dolores
and Montezuma counties. says he vot-
ed his convictions. This is more
than can be said of majority of the
fuslonists
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

School election first Monday in May.
Wonder If it will be as exciting as
last spring?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

p. A. Nelson yesterday purchased
the second avenue residence of George
Trick
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Superintendent Edgar h. Downs re
turned last evening from Colorado
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Dad" Mayfield is back from trip
to Delta where he visited his daughter,
Mrs Thornly.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

The Vogt concert at the opera house
last evening brought out large audi
ence and the rendition was pronounc-
cd excellent from beginning to end,
those taking part acquitting them
selves very creditably. The efforts OF
the class convinced one and all that
as a teacher Mrs. Nogt is decided
success. which combined with natural
talent is doing much for. the rising
generation OF this city. Giving such
splendid satisfaction another concert
under the same management should
be due during the summer months,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

While In Denver Charles A. Johnson
will purchase machinery for mining
property adjoining the Neglected
mine The owners expect to start ac-
tive operations within the next two
weeks Mr. Johnson also took with
him bottle of oil from San Juan
county. n NJ. to have tested.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

The following is from Tuesdays
Telluride Journal "The Durango
Herald edition of Saturday was eight
pages. all home print and was a very
creditable paper for town of the size
Of Durango. RAYMOND is surely Civ
ing the patrons of 'Ga9. Herald their
moneys WORTH
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

William Roessler arrived from Man
cos last night enroute east to buy
goods for the Bauer Mercantile Co
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

We want patrons to call around and
see us Those who think The Herald
does not do the business of Durango,
in newspaper lines. will think diffe-
ent when thew see our stoc. One
hundred reams Of fats at one time is
not So bad with all other supplies
accordingly
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

A kingdom for setting hen. The
Herald agricultural editor is running
hennery and wants a drove or two
Of chicks. but the hens in stock don't
want to set Therefore a setting hen
will be thankfully received-on sub
scription or might invest fifty cents.
providing we can borrow the money.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Mrs. John a. James and daughter
left for Colorado Springs this morn
ing. where they Will reside.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Mrs. Helen l.. Greenfield, state sup
intendent OF public instruction. has is
sued handsomely printed pamphlet
to be distributed among the teachers
OF the state for use on Arbor day. II
gives papers to bee read to the chill
drcn In all grades OF school work,
dealing with subjects appropriate to
Arbor day. aud contains poetical Sc
lcetions suitable for recitation In the
schools
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

At the annual parish meeting of St.
Marks church the following officers
were elected Senior Warden Percy
s Rider; Junior Warden G.. II. Hack
EFT: Vestrymen Frank Eldredge. w.
G. Chapman. George West, w. r.
Kirkpatrick. w II. Henderson.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

L. c. Jakway returned last evening
from Telluride. where he put in sew
eral days. Mr.. Jakway is kept on the
move these days. In addition to the
Durango house. large stores are con
Quoted at both Telluride and Silver
ton, lumber and coal being handled.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

From Fridays Daily.
DR. a. J. Ray has succeeded DR..
Strong as d. 4 r. G. surgeon at Dulce.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

when in Denver call on George ].
Ermlich He is located at 1928 Cur
It's street where he has opened an as
say office. Mr.. and Mrs. Ermlich will
always have a kind interest in this
city and section.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

The Krugchke clerks are kept busy
whiting on customers these days. Too
busy to write a new ad, but our read
crs can prepare themselves for some
special news in few days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Jennie Moss is reported to have
used gun much TO the discontinue
of one of the bloods, who will have
a bad looking eye for some time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

The oil excitement in different parts
of the state is Quieting down As far
as Durango is concerned there will be
no excitement until the real thing is
encountered. Then will be plenty of
time for our people to shout. In the
meantime our people are quietly TAX
ing up the stock and will reap the ben
efits when oil is struck.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Wall paper continues to arrive at
Goodmans Must be counting on pa
pering the town and part OF New
Mexico.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

The Moraing Times Citizen of Grip
pie Creek. was sold Monday to John
St John lrby. formerly managing edi-
tor Of the Richmond Times and Rich
mond News and for the last year con
uected with the Denver Times. The
price is reported to be approximately
$40, 900 The new owner took pos.
session and installed w. II. Griillth of
Denver as business manager, The
politics OF the paper now Republican,
is not made public
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Dad" Needham returned yesterday
from his eastern trip. Reports an en-
ioyable time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

The Colorado q Southern train No.
leaving Pueblo at 1870 o'clock Sun
day morning. established new record
between Pueblo and Denver, making
the run In two hours and SO minutes
which Is seven minutes shorter than
the previous record.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

The second story of the Palace no
tel addition is being pushed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Springs. where he attended a meeting
Of High school superintendent from
different parts Of the state at which
timely educational subjects were dis
cussed. Mr.. Downs also spent a few
days in Denver.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Frank Frech, of Fort Wayne. Ind.
arrived in the city last evening via
the Southern. and is the guest of rel
,tives and friends. The gentleman
will look around for a few DAYS ana
may decide to locate in Durango and
become one of us.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Leon Ashback has bought a half in
terest in the Ball foundry and ma
chine shops Business is increasing
and furnaces are in full blast. Busi-
ness is increasing each month, re
ward OF good work and careful atten-
tion TO orders.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

pattersons market shows what
pushing will do. Sales have Increased
300 per cent since he took charge.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Durango is not the only town where
immortality seems to exist. The
Grand Junction papers are complain
ing of the wave of sinfulness prevail
ing among the boys and girls Of that
place.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Tom Annear was aboard last nights S
eastern enroute to his home at Silver
ton, having spent the winter in Den
YER in attendance upon the extra ses-
sion Of the Legislature. Tom is bios
somiug into bloomin' politician.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

lockwood & Perkins are not SLOW
when it comes to handling real estate
They closed three deals this morning
before half past ten and since that
time have more on the string. MI
Rock wood says more inquiries are re
eeived by his firm than ever and he
predicts an unusually active season in
real estate.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Thomas Humphreys is still with us
but expects to pull out for Bayfield,
in the morning, not being willing to
part with all his money while enjoy
ing life in our midst. Probably wants
some to sprout for the next visit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

The agent Of humane society at Ft
Morgan has been arrested for inter
ferring In the case of cattle starving
at Orchard The cattle men are GO
ing to make a test case OF the law.
The arrested man took charge OF sew
eral hundred head of cattle that were
reported starving to death and had
them fed and would not release them
until the bill was paid
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Miss Roper. who has been visiting
her sister. Mrs. McGillis. the past two
weeks. returned to her home at Ala
mosa this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

w r. Kelley spent the night in Du-
range cnroute to Mancos after having
been TT" during the extra session
Now that he is to have opposition at
Mancos the Times may brace up and
be presoniable
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Senator G. " Copp came in from
San Luis valley last evening, where
he has been toying with ducks. Re
ports shooting excellent.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Dad" Mayheld went to Silverton
last evening where he will put in the
summer months.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

At Florence members Of the differ
en-; churches are circulating twenty
petitions for the closing Of gambling
houses These will be presented to
the council tonight
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-07

Charles Burch, IA year old boy.
wns drowned at Grand Junction the
first of ;he week while attempting to
cross the Grand river on a burro.
Tho water was deeper than supposed
and swift current swept the boy of
the animal.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-13
FUN Of Pictures in Brilliant Cclors

Full OF Pictures In Brilliant Cc1ors
The Old Classic Story. illustrated by W.
W. DENSLOw. Hero is the best Christ
mas story ever told. Tho man ID yet to be
born who can write anything TO supersede
what has made St Nicholas and his tiny
reindeer living and breathing realities to
millions Of children throughout the world.
This magnificent book 10 full Of action
and FUN FOE THE CHILDREN. Hsasily sclipsss
all other juvenile picture booes Of tho year.
A large Quarto, Handsomely bound in
Illuminated Board Cover. Price. $l.50.
Sold everywhere-and sent by mail. postage
free, ON receipt Of price, by
n W mn Iucuau rnupauV p,,LE.i... ~, vi
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-13

The United States senate was not in
session on the 5th. In the house bill
was introduced forbidding newspapers
to give any details in cases of suicide,
and another providing for the repeal
of the duty on wood and its manufac-
lures; also on logs and unmanufac-
tured products of wood. The subcom-
mittee of the judiciary committee re-
ported favorably upon bill to regu-
late trusts by publicity.
Weekly trade reviews say that bust
ness activity continues throughout the
country in excess of previous years.
There were 1856 business failures in
the United States during the week
ended on the 5th, against 237 the same
week in 1901.
Mont Pelee, on the Island of Martin
ique, has resumed its dangerous ac-
tvity.
A blizzard swept along the Atlantic
coast, wrecking shipping and causing
much suffering in the cities. Several
lives were lost.
| Hegorle & Gothman's bank safe at
st. Bonifacius, MINI, was blown open
by robbers, who secured $500 in cash.
John II. Holder, publisher of the
Aurora Beacon and the pioneer news
paper man of Aurora, Ill, died sud-
denly.
George Bear, an Indian, was hanged
at Sioux Falls, S. d., for murder.
A. b. Anderson, of Charlottesville,
Ind, will be appointed United States
district judge to succeed John Baker
resigned.
Mrs. Carrie Nation is in jail at To.
pcka, Kan, on the charge of disturb
ing the peace.
The schooner Wesley NJ. CLEAR was
wrecked in storm off Hatteras inlet
and the crew of ten drowned.
Chicago's anthracite coal supply is
100000 tons short and suffering is
likely from cold weather.
The Masonic Temple at Laconia, N
H., was burned, the loss being $125,000
Injunction against Cleveland labor
unions to prevent boycotting of res
taurant has been made permanent by
Judge Ford.
In the anthracite coal region OF
Pennsylvania the snow is SO heavy as
to block many lines.
The little town of Ward, S. D., was
nearly wiped out by fire.
The exchanges at the leading clear
ing houses in the United States dur
ing the seven days ended on the 5tf
aggregated So, 1924, 99s. The increase
compared with the corresponding
week of last year was 1.S.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-12-13

Senior Tamayo's resignation as Gu
ban government secretary has been
accepted by President Palma, and Sc
nor zero, secretary Of public instruc-
ton, made his successor temporarily.
The resignation was due to the Ha-
vana strike.
Capt. Pershing and 60 American
soldiers have completed march
across the island of Mindanao, and
are probably the first white men who
ever made the journey.
The Belgian steamer Leopold foun-
dered in the North sea and 20 persons
were drowned.
Great Britain and Germany ordered
ships to the Caribbean sea for joint
punitive expedition against Venezuela
to enforce payment of claims.
Premier Sagasta, owing to distrust
shown him by the opposition, rendered
his resignation to the King of Spain.
Deputy Fourier introduced bill
in the French chamber for the aboli-
ton of titles of nobility.
Vast crowds attended memorial
services in the City Temple of London
for the late DR.. Joseph Parker.