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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

denim and gfngham and feed them
selves on potatoes. bread and salt
pork. Nothing that they handle
seems to thrive. II they ever have
anything to sell the price is low. and
OF what they are forced to buy the
price is high. II the season rains
the milk and honey OF prosperity
their pals and barrels leak or. for
some other reason, no good comes
to them. Within the same commune
ity are other men who do not work
so hard with their hands, but every
thing they touch appears to turn to
gold.
Now. | say to my readers. and I
ask you to carry the thought with you
and let 1t dwell in your minds. that
constant labor is not the price of sue
cess. True 1t is that no amount OF
planning and praying will produce q
crop OF corn or potatoes or wheat.
We must do n proper amount of brain
work and do our praying between
the row." but we must have gump-
tion enough in the first place to de-
termine what we shall produce to
bring to us the best pay for the thought
and labor invested. If your neighbor
owning two hundred or three hundred
acres of land is providing the COM
forts and luxuries of life for his fam
lily by keeping a dairy, don't imagine
that you can do the same from little
patch of thirty or forty acres. This
is common practice in every COM
munity II the large farmers pursue
a system of mixed farming. the men
around them, with their twenty or
thirty or forty acre homes, likewise
keep from two to four cattle, perhaps
pair OF horses, raise an acre or two
of wheat to eat, potatoes for the fam
lily, few oats for the horses, little
corn for the hog and eat the hog.
That is all there is to it. At the
end of each year they are twelve
months nearer the end of lifes jour
ney without having seen dollar
which they could freely spend for
their own pleasure. All that is need
ed to raise a man out of this little
narrow condition of, existence is to
exercise ris "gumption."
If you are not original in thought, or
If you don't know how to think. look
around and copy the methods of sue
cessful farmers of your acquaintance.
If you are a small farmer. 1t Is easy
to find men in your own vincinity who
make a thousand dollars or more from
their little 30 to 80 acre farms. II
you are accomplishing nothing except
annually to become little older,
make a change of some sort. Groans
and lamentations will afford no satis-
factory relief nor will sitting around
the corner grocery every evening find
ing fault with the government make
your lives any broader or more satis-
factory. You must think out your
own financial salvation. not with fear
and tremling, but with a determine
ton to conquer your own prejudiceS
and break through the shell Of habit
within which you have become in
crusted. If you see those around you
occupying farms about the size OF
your own who are doing better than
you financially. and working no hard
er than you do. ask yourself II there
is not something wrong with the man
or manner, instead of the business.
Exercise your gumption. Think!
Think! Think!-(C. T. Leonard, An.
dover, Ohio. New York Tribune Farm
er.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
Same Prescription.

These shoes. doctor" said the cob
bier. after brief examination. "ain't
worth mending."
Then. OF course" said the doctor.
turning away. 81 don't want anything
done to them"
But ! charge you shillings. just
the same
what for"
We'll. sir, you charged me shil.
lings the other day for telling me
there wasn't anything the matter with
me-"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
FILED FOR RECORD.

Warranty Deed-Frank Joseph
Wells to Malcom II. Copeland, lot 81,
in Animas City.
Mining Deed-John Becott to Pat
Hughes. one-third interest in Golden
Eagle lode in Needle Mountain Mining
district.
Mining Deed-Tim Allison to Pat
Hughes. one-third interest in Golden
Eagle lode in Needle Mountain Mining
district
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

Poster ere out 1luouueiur fte
first annual exhibition of the Denver
Fat Stock and Feeder show. to be
held in that city February 90, "a aud
20. The posters are very attractive.
giving good views of the Denver stock
yards, the fine new buildings of the
Western Packing company. and other
scenes in the vicinity. The show is
advertised as "an exhibit of modern
meat methods in western meat max.
ing" and is open to all stockmen
west of the Tooth meridian" The
railroads will all give special rates,
and the attendance should be large.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
In Berlin.

"Ach. Hans. why did you groan SO
much in your sleep last night yet?'
Il had terrible nightmare al
ready"
Didn't tell you not to eat 80
much corned beef hash just before
going to bed right away?"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

The first fire alarm of the new year
sounded at about | p. m. today. The
department quickly responded, and
hurried to the scene, to find pair of
wagon scales. belonging to the Porter
Fuel company, in flames and burning
briskly. The brigade got quickly at
work and soon had the flames under
control by using the small chemical
engines and the bucket brigade. The
woodwork of the scales will have to
be rebuilt. The origin of the fire is
n mystery.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

Yesterday afternoon about 5 O'Clock,
contractor named Bert Molinanio,
was Instantly killed at the King tun-
mel, belonging TO the X. NJ. &, T. Co., a
few miles below Silverton, in an ex-
plosion OF giant powder.
He was working alone at the time.
and ii supposed that he was prepar-
ing the powder to fire number of
holes. His partner waited some time
for his return to the cabin. and finally
went TO the tunnel and found it so
full of smoke that he could not en-.
ter. He concluded his partner was
dead in the tunnel, and went to town
for help. II was midnight before the
tunnel could be entered The body o
the unfortunate man was found in s
cross-cut tunnel about 1000 feet from
the entrance, and about LOO feet from
where the explosion Occurred. Abou
rs pounds of giant ptrwder had explod
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

The funeral of Peter Carroll .Jr. was
held at p. m. today at the parlors of
the Durango Undertaking company.
Father Munoz officiating. Sitting Bull
Tribe Independent Order of Red Men.
had charge OF the funeral and march
ed in a body in full regalia to Green
mount cemetery. where the interment
took place. The funeral was large
one. as The deceased had a great many
friends besides the brethren of his
lodge.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
From Thursdays Daily:

Mrs. Nora Martin of Silverton was
at the inter-ocean last night and went
east this morning
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

The opening of the Durango Broom
Works in our city opens another ave
nue. of profit for the farmers to the
country south OF us. Broom corn Is
one of the most profitable crops a
farmer can devote his attention to.
and any land which will raise fairly
good Indian corn will raise Il splendid
crop of broom corn. The manager
of the Durango factory, Mr.. ii. q.
Trout, thoroughly understands ali the
conditions and requirements neces'
sary for the raising and marketing oil
broom corn. He will be pleased to
consult with all farmers who wish to
undertake the experiment, and VIII
guarantee to take the product at the
highest market price.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

Mrs. Golden Barrett of Silverton
was in town over night, and went on
to Denver this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

Subscribe for The Herald.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

Gradens offer the ladies special
valentine day bargain. Good Kid
gloves at 25c per pair. What do you
think of that Their spring and sum
mer goods are also open for inspec-
ton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

The Ladies' OF the Maccaoees. Hive
No. 81, will serve dinner on election
day. Remember.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

W. r. Hall of Ignacio is at the Sira.
ter He came up to take in the Elk
blowout.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

Judge Houx taxed plain drunk $40
for his fun this morning. 1t comes
high, but some people must have it.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

II. j. Arnold. formerly of our city.
now Denver real estate man. is at
the Strater.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

5. A. Bondish. Mancos. was at the
Palace over night and returned home
this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

Unless you are gifted liar,
with medals on your chest
you'd better always tell the truth
You'll hnd 1t pays the best
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

The Elks and their families and
invited guests had a great tithe az
their entertainment and banquet at
ths. Opera house and Strater hotei last
night. The program consisted oil Vo-
cal and instrumental music and reci-
,ations by home talent. and grand
BANQUET. In the Eiks. Durango mas
one of the strongest fraternai orders
and one of the best organized. Ihey
always pull together and work togeth
/ or for the good of their order and its
members. collectively ana ihui''''
ally.
Unless YOU are gifted liar,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

A. p, Sullenberger of the Pagosa
Springs and Northern railroad, was
at the Strater over night.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

l.. Welte Of Cripple Creek is at the
inter-Ocean. He came to attend the
funeral of his sister, Mrs ]. T. O'Hara.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
COMMODORE NICHOLSON OF MA SSR
Recommends Pe-ru-na-Other PrOn1in-
ent Men Testify

Commodore Somerville Nicholson, of the
United States Navy. in letter from 1887
r Street. N. w., Was hington, D. c.. says:
Your Psruna has been and Is
now used by so many of my
friends and acquaintance as a
sure cure for cafarrh that ! am
convinced of its curative qualities
and I unhesitafingIy recommend
1t to all persons suffering from
that complaint. Us. Nicholson.
United States Minister to Guatemala
Endorses Pe-ru-na.
DR.. w. Godfrey Hunter. U. S. Minister
TO Guatemala, ex-member of Congress
from Kentucky. in a letter from Washing
ton, D. c., writes:
II am fully satisfied that your Peruna
is an eficacious remedy for catarrh. as /
and many of my friends have been bene-
fitted by its use. w. G. Hunter. M. D.
Member of Congress From Virginia
Writes.
Hon. G. r. Brown. Martinville, Va,
ex-member of Congress Fifth District,
50th Congress, writes:
II cheerfully give my endorsement to
your Peruna as a cure for catarrh. Its
beneficial results have been so fully DEM
onstrated that its use is essential to all
persons suffering from that disease"
Hon. G. r. Brown.
The day was when men Of prominence
hesitated to give their testimonials to pro-
prietary medicines for publication. This
remains true to-day of most proprietary
medicines But Peruna has become so
Justly famous, its merits are known to so
many people of high and low stations, that
no one hesitates to see his name in print
recommending Peruna.
The highest men in our nation have
given Peruna strong endorsement Men
representing all classes and stations are
equally represented.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Iexaa Finds a Remedy.

Fate, Tex, Sept. 21st.-Texas has
seldom, If ever, had such a profound
sensation, as that caused by the intro
duction recently of new remedy for
Kidney diseases. This remedy has
Already been tried in thousands OF
cases, and in almost every case the
results have been wonderful.
Henry Vaughan, of Rural Route,
No. 3, Fate, says of it:
II suffered with Kidney Trouble for
over Is months. / was very bad and
could get nothing to help me till
heard of the new remedy, Dodd's Kid
ney Pills. began to use these pills,
and very soon found myself improv-
ing. kept on and now can say am
absolutely cured and free from any
symptom of my old trouble.
II am very glad l heard OF this
wonderful remedy and would
strongly advise anyone suffering with
Kidney trouble to try it, for ! know it
will cure"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
FRESH CAUSE FOR QUARREL.
Philosopher Satisfied He Had Dors
Some Good.

Philosopher Satisfied He Had Dore
Some Good.
IT was over at Allegash the otkey
day for the first time in four years"
said the Kohack philosopher, just a
bit sarLastically, land l found my
nephew Luther and his estimable wife
still squabbling over the same ques-
ton they were quarreling about when
was there before. The only change
that was able to detect was that,
while in the first place they appeared
to know what they were jangling
about, by this time they seemed to
have forgotten what the original bone
of contention was, and were quarrel
ing monotonously along without any
way of knowing when they had fin
ished.
"Wcll. when my appearance inter-
rupted them, Luther was startled to
see how much thinner l had grown
in four years, and his wife was as.
tonished at the way had grown fat.
And at it they went, quarreling over
that, and the original question was
shelved for good and all. ! came
away feeling amply repaid for the
trip. 1t is a satisfaction to know that
you have done helpful act. and !
expect l did them a great favor by
breaking the monotony, and giving
them something fresh to wrangle
over."-June Smart Set
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
THOUGHT THE BUSINESS GOOD.
Fisherman Would Like to Be Bishop
"Coagitator."

tl6nermdn WouIo Like TO DC pIeHoP
"Coagitator."
Two veteran fishermen were dis
cussing the many improvements
which have been made at Seal Har'
Dor Mount DESERT in the last ten
years, when one of them observed in
his quaint down-east drawl:
"Thet's a pow'ful handsome dwell.
lin the preacher from Pennsylvania
hes built on Purses hill"
"He amt a preacher" responded
his fellow-craftsman. Hes what they
call bishop coagitator."
"a bishop coagitator? What sort
of trades that? Anything like a
walkin delegit?"
81 dino, I'm sure. only know that's
what they say he is-bishop coagi'
tator."
WAL" after a moments ponder.
ing, slowly enunciated the first speak
er. whatever t is, t must be heaps
better'n mackrelin -leastways when
the fish'r scarse es they be this year
Eff l wus a young man | dino but I'd
learn coagitatorin' myself"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
She Has Reformed.

He was deep in his paper and didn't
want to be interrupted, but, of course,
she didn't care anything about that.
did you read about the young cou'
pie that went through the marriage
ceremony just for joker" she asked.
mo" he replied. What of it?"
"Why, after it was all over they dis
covered that it wasn't joke at all. y
ooh, every one who tackles the mar.
rage question finds that out"
He was interrupted again for a
full hour.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
CUBS FOOD.
They Thrive on Grape-Nuts.


Healthy babies don't cry and the
well nourished baby that is fed on
lGrape-Nuts is never crying baby
Many babies who cannot take any
other food relish the perfect food
'Grape-Nuts and get well.
my little baby was given up by
three doctors who said that the con-
densed milk on which had fed 1t had
ruined the child's stomach. One OF
the doctors told me that the only
thing to do would be to try Grape
Nuts, so got some and prepared it as
follows: soaked ~ tablespoonful
in one pint Of cold water for half an
hour then l strained off the liquid and
mixed IL teaspoontuls Of this strain
ed Grape-Nuts juice with six teaspoon
fuls of rich milk, put in pinch OF
salt and little sugar, warmed 1t and
gave 1t to baby every two hours.
"In this simple. easy way l saved
baby's life and have built her up to a
strong healthy child rosy and laugh
ing. The food must certainly be per-
feet to have such a wonderful effect
as this. can truthfully say l think
1t is the best food in the world to
raise delicate babies on and Is also
a delicious healthful food for grown
ups as we have discovered In our fam
fly" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek. Mich.
Grape-Nuts is equally valuable to
the strong, healthy man or woman.
Grape-Nuts food stands for the true
theory of health.
Look in each package for copy
of the famous little book. THE Road
to Wellville.'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Wants More Mirth.

DR.. James Sully, the eminent Wash
ington psychologist, claims to have
proved by long observation and a
series Of mechanical experiments that
society's ban against hearty laughter
as bad form" is producing a mirth-
less and sour-visaged race People In
the smart Set" says DR.. Sully, do
not laugh as their forefathers did be-
cause they think that to do so would
be quite vulgar.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
"Gassinu" Trees.

"Gassing" trees to destroy insects
has become so large business in Cal
ifornia that a Los Angeles man has
an outfit for it which cost $4,000.
Tents are used to confine the gas to
the trees and to protect the operators
from the deadly prussic acid which is
liberated from saucer at the trees
root.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Arms and the Maid.

Two hundred years ago and more
A doughty Dutchman reached or shore
And, save his own, no arms he bore
But blunderbuss and sword.
Becoming something of a swell.
Through shift and thrift it soon befell,
He bought the grant his wealth could
well
Afford.
AS time went on the humble p,t
His rich descendants quite forget;
Their 'scutcheons showed no stain or blot
Their pride no shadow felt:
With heads erect they went their way,
Yet held their fruitful lands, where they
In peace and plenty to this day
Have dwelt.
And more: the fairest of her race
Blue-eyed Katrne-loved to trace
The arms and find her proper place
Upon the pedigree;
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Cause and Effect.

It Is said that DR.. Weir Mitchell, 70
turning late from a party in a neigh
boring city once, awakened his sister
to tell her what he thought was too
good to keep till morning. A lady had
been introduced to him, and, consid-
ering him scientific man. wished to
direct her conversation accordingly.
Doctor" said she, don't you think
the cause of so much sickness is the
want of sozodont in the air?"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Two Good Reasons.

A good-looking young woman who
was brought before the police judge
of Omaha charged with holding her
skirts too high on a rainy day showed
the magistrate how high she had lift
ed them. and was discharged. "Evi-
IDENTIFY" says an Omaha paper, there
were two good reasons for her lift
ing her skirts, and the judge saw
Monthly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
ALTON RESUMES FAST ST. LoUaS
TRAIN SERVICE.

Passengers destined to st. Louis
and points east should 60 via the Kan
sas City gateway, thereby securing
the advantage OF the Chicago & Atoms
fast night train, leaving Kansas City
at 9 D. m, arriving In st. louis at 7:0S
A. m. Chair cars free Of extra charge.
Compartment sleeping cars. The AL.
ton keeps theh light a'shining just
ahead OF the rest. Write to L. u.
Cooper, Travelling Passenger Agent,
Chicago & Alton Railway. Kansas City.
Mo-. for lowest rates.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
FOREIGN Army Statistics.

In Russia 2,S10 men in every mill
ion are annually called into the army;
IN Germany, 4,1cO; in France, $500.
To get so large a number of French
men, weakllngs have to be taken. This
makes the mortality in the French
army three and half times that OF
the German army.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Still a Few Left.

The bishop of Durham complains
that the English language will soon
consist of nothing bu. slang and ini
tails. If he will consult the latest
American dictionaries he will learn
that there are still about 100000
words in good and regular standing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
s;uperb Measure.

Subbubs--"S you're determined
to move, Pm surprised you don't come
out our way. Has your new house
got a yard for the children to play
in?" Citinan-"Oh, yes, it's more
than a yard" Subbubs-'Indeed?"
Citiman-"Oh, yes; it's fully two
yards-square. "-Philadelphia Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Limited States pairies.

There are 17139,674 mich COWS in
the United States, according to the
latest census. The four big dairy
states are New York, with 1901 sos
cows; Iowa, with 1,423,64S; Illinois,
with 1,OO7,664; Wisconsin, 99S,397;
Pennsylvania 043,773, and Ohio, with
818,239 cows.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
FALL KIDNEY CHILLS.

limbs ard dropsy signs vanish. They
correct urine with brick dust sediment,
high colorcd, pain in passing, dribbling,
frequency, bed wetting. Doan's Kidney
Pills remove calcui and gravel. Relieve
heart palpitation, slceplessness, headache,
nervousness, dizziness.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Needs Investigating.

Stella-"They're going to investi.
gate the postoffice. Bella-'T'm glad
to hear it. l got only three love let
tiers from Jack to-day and I'm sure
there must be something wrong
New York Sun.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
SUGGESTS a New Topic,

Supposin some of these newspa
per fellers that know so much about
women's half hose and peek-a-boo
isn't so-let up on
women's riggings a while and tell lis
why man wears belt and suspend
ers at the same time to keep his
breeches on?-Himball, S. D., Graph
IN
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Pauper Leaves ovar $4,000,

Maria Olive Perraud, a Paris wom-
an, who for years had been in receipt
of outdoor relief, recently died. 1t now
has been found that she left behind
96,500 in French consols.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

With the chilling Dir Of fall comes On
extra tax on weak kidneys.-lt's the time
Doan's Kidney Pills are needed now
recognized tnosssorld over as the chief
Kidney and Bladder remedy.
Aching backs are eascd. Hip, back, and
lloin pains overcome Swelling of the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Hiohest Railway.

The Jungfrau railway in Switzer'
land has now reached the Eigerwand,
at an altitude of about l2,OO0 feet
above sea level.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Wrecks In the Baltic.

There are more wrecks in the Bal
tic sea than in any other place in the
world. The average is one wreck q
day throughout the year.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Wise people respect them an; fools
respect his good clothes.

Aliens Foot.Ease, Wonderful Remedy.
Have tried ALIENS FOOT-EASE. and
find it to be a certain cure. and gives COM
fort to one suffering with sore, tender and
swollen feet l will recommend ALIENS
FOOT-EASE to my friends. as it is
certainly wonderful remedy.-Mrs. N.
H. Guilford, New Orleans. La"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Coins for Venezuela.

Venezuela will have coined at the
Philadelphia mint 100000 bolivars
in silver. A bolivar is worth 1913
cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

Anger is the thunder that sours the
milk of human kindness.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
The Antarctic.

The nnexplored antarctic REGION
which equals Europe in size, Is the
largest unexplored area in the world.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

Any man who does you an Ill turn
will never forgive you for 1t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

BAXTER SPRIScs, KANSAS.
-" received the free sam
pie of Doan's Kidney Pills:
For five years i haze had
much pain IN my back, which
Physicians said arose from
my kidneys. -Four hoxes OF
u ans Kidney Pills have en-
tircly cured the trouble. l
think ] owe my life TO these
pills, and i want others TO
know IT," SApIE DAVIS,
Baxter Springs, kans,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
GID stssmsn,a companies


The Neutrality-suspicious. steamship
line owns 119 vessels, valued at s4S,.
$4,000; the North German Lloyd, 1O7
vessels, valued at S33,74S, 900.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
women Own Land.

One-sixth of the land owners In
Great Britain are women.