Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-02-23

summers-good for the ranchman
and farmer, therefore good for every
body.
wool securing plant is another
enterprise which should be establish
ed at Durango. We have the best To-
cation in all the southwest for such
an enterprise, and the cheap fuel
which will be a great aid in making
it success.
Rev. Joshua Gravett has been pre-
vailed upon to stay over in Durango
longer than he expected The meet
ings at the Baptist church are growing
in interest nightly. MIR. Gravett will
hold meetings in Butte and Anaconda,
Montana, after he finishes the work
here.
Add Nelson, G. W Kuppen, Den
yer; James A. Graham, Joplin, Mo-;
George Sponsel, Henry Davis. Dix;
DR.. j. b. Wrightman, Mancos; Mrs. A.
e. Descombes, Doyleheld Colo. are
among the latest arrivals at the In
ter-Ocean.
c. 4. Douglas. N H. Cohen. c. II.
Wagner. II. T. Walsh, r. r. Urqu-
hart, j. S. Altman, Denver; II. NJ.
Deveter, Alex. Mead, Greeley; II. VIII
son. Loveland F.-Taylor. New Mar
H.
GAM, na-shs Coy; George Duel I'D,
Rico; c. b, Kelley. Mancos. are
among the new arrivals at the Strater
Of course you noticed that The
Herald was not up to its usual stand
ard of excellence yesterday, and is not
quite itself again today The power
behind the throne" (the electric
power) played out completely, and re.
quired about fifteen hours for repairs.
However, with the aid of its esteemed
contemporaries, The Herald was en-
abled to issue, though somewhat late
and considerably disigured. Hope it
will not occur again.
the Durango Girl mine. says that
while cutting bitches a few
days ago a new vein of ore was dis
covered from which some of the rich
est ore ever shown in the mine is now
being taken. Considerable ore is be-
ing sorted that will run SO per pound
This incident is good evidence of the
necessity of frequently doing cross
cutting in tellurium vein, especially
where, as in this case, the formation
Is very similar to that of Cripple
Creek. A pack train is to make regu-
lar trips between Durango and the
mine from now on. and this property
is certain to be a large producer this
season"
About twenty of the members and
friends of the Presbyterian church
met at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
c. Perkins in North Durango last
evening and organized choral So
ciety. It's main object is to furnish
music for the church services. The
society Will also take up choral work,
and may be heard from in this line
in the future. The society adopted e
constitution and bylaws and elected
the following officers: President +.
c. Perkins; Vice President, DR. II. G.
McCanna; Secretary-Treasurer, j. II,
Vandugteren; Librarian, Miss Lizzie
Cunha; Director, Mrs. Lucy NJ. Per.
kins. After 1.-THE business meeting
there were several very enjoyable vo
cal and instrumental selections by
members of the society, and then re
| freshments were served and the gath
ering broke up in time to catch the
last car for home. The organization
of this society insures good music al
the Presbyterian church.
The La Plata Miner reports thai
work on the Neglected mine is pro
crossing satisfactorily. A large
force is employed, although the worl
is confined to drifting on the differ
emit levels No Stopping Is being don,
at present, but the mine Is being pu
in shape for large production a!
soon as the mill now building is read!
to treat the lower grades of ore. Thei
sawmlll Is running steadily, cuttinj
about 5000 feet of lumber per day
J They are installing the air-compres