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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
A PROMISING PROPERTY.


Among the most promising mining
propositions OF the California mining
district. La Plata county, that have
well-lSnown merit are the Enterprise,
Contention and the Mammoth lode
claims comprising one group, making
1900 feet on the vein, which is paral-
lei to that OF the famous Neglected
mine and about 500 feet to the south
The fact that Mr. Parshall has spent
considerable time and money prospect
ing the claims and in securing bond
and lease, is assurance of their merit.
This is one of the largest and best
defined gold veins known in the camp.
and we predict that II viii soon rank
among the big producers of the dis
trict Mr.. Parshall informs us that he
has organized company to develop
this property TO be known as the La
Plata Mining g. Development COM
pany. composed Of Pittsburg and Bos-
ton capital, of which Mr.. A. E. Pearce,
Boston mining expert, Is vice presi-
dent. and w, W. Parshall, general
manager Extensive development
work will commence as soon as the
snow will permit The eastern office
is at 2l5 Ferguson building, Pittsburg
Pa. George s Parshall, secretary and
treasurer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
MILLER TOWER.

In another column We publish an
extract from the Denver Post, an
nnuncinR the marriage Of Hon y. G.
Miller. attorney general. and Miss
Pearl Tower The Pos, article covers
bout everything that can be said
Miss Tower formerly resided ln Du
anRu with her parents aud Ia charm
ng young lady with many friends 50
bile city as woll as in Denver, where
he has resided tho past four years.
Mr Miller H. well known to all Herald
fesdcrs aud Tho Herald joins IN wish
ne the couplc all the happiness and
prosperity imaginable, aud in this
Wish all Durango loins
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23

most of the points on that system, but
be was for a long time on that part of
the road IN Wyoming
From Cheyenne he came 10 Denver
In 1871 The Denver * Rio Grande
had just LaeD completed By General
Palmer Mr. Lydon became ono Of
the first conductors on the road. then
extending only from Denver TO Pueblo
AZ nearly as his ifiends can rnmember
he was ihe fourth man who had charge
o. a train on this road. lie remained
With Tho company uaul he was strick-
on two years ago
Soon aiicr The Rio GranGc road was
extended westward Mr. Iydon waa
given a reward for faithful service. be-
ing appoluici division superintendent
with headquarters at Isosdyille. This
lnalgurated hia ~ years battling with
billiards 10 keep the rDad open. He
remained NJ Ieadylile until 1882 when
ho vas made superintendent Of the
fourth division. with headquarters st
Aiamosa.
JWcniy years he remained on duty
at Aiamosa During that Time. as well
~ during bis previous residence In
Colorado. he had his home ia Denver
during the winter months. though his
family spent Tho summers with him.
Every old-timo railroad man and hun.
dreds in other walks of life knew
Cole" Lydon and became his friend
wtth his superi0rs he was popular.
Throughout his illness DR. John W.
oConnor. his warm friend and chief
surgeon Of the company. attended him.
A year ago he made trip 10 Cali.
fornla for his health. but was not
much benefited.
Mrs Lydon and three children sur.
eiye The children are Mira Clarence
LippIucolt and Miss Nolllc and Walter
Lydou The two isttcr not yet Of age.
Several other relatives reside In the
east Former Mayor HophinH Of Chi.
csgu is brother ln-iaw by marriage.
Arrangements for the funsrai have
not yet been made.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
"a memoRlAm.
Rev r ther Morrin.

NV v AfFNN fNNFfiNF
Hall of San Juan Commnndery.
Knights OF ~ John. Durango. Colo
RADIO. April is 1903.
A. this regular meeting Of the Com.
niandcry, The following resolutions
were adopted
with a keen sense uf personal loss.
this CQpmandcry has learned OF the
death of the Boycrsnd William Nor.
rim. pastor Of ST. Francis de Sales
church OF Denver. Colorado. at St Jo-
sophH hospital Denver. on the night
of April 10. 1898
ll0 w6f wen known 70 every mem.
brr Of This commandery. having been
the pastor Of Saint Columbia church OF
Durango Colorado. from july !. 1894.
to January ~, isns. and cach one OF
us had inr him rho greatest love and
reverence
His kindly holr went out In sympa.
Thy and charity for ALL aud he com
commanded us well as deserved, the
respect and admiration of all. IRE,
spcctiYo 0f creed on nationality. while
a citi2ep II Durango
ilis sweet courteous gentle manner
attracted nil who enjoyed the pleasure
Of meeting him. while Ia matters of
principle, rlght and justice he stood
Arm aud unyleldlnF
lie was 1calpus ana holy priest Of
God.
BE was model OF modesty and
humility
His death al the carly age Of afty.
tN yetrH s. a loss TO religion. the
iiate aud to Christians Of every de
nomination. and wn confidently be
licte thai ho has Won an eternal
crown
Father Ngrr.u vag iruu priest Of
the lioly Roman Catholic church, and
dlcd FOR one OF his hock as his last
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
oCArn SUMMONS
COLE" LYDoN


Beaver Republican W G I.ydon
known TO every railroad man In the
Nesl a. Cole l.yd0n, a pioneer ON
pluyo OF two great rallroade, the Union
Pacific and Denver and Rio Grnnde,
He'd al the family home. No si5 og
len street. at 4 50 o'clock last night
Death came as u relief after an Illness
of two years. which resulted from a
general physical aud nervous collapse
ine to continuous aud hard service
Prom thp Ration hill to Wyoming
Mt l.ydon was known as the groatgaJ
nRhier Of SNOW and biting wind In This
portion uf the country. where The elo
ments aud the iron horse do battle
constantly For thirty years be fought
ibo drifts and thu wind and the ava
lRnrhc
Mr. iydon was 81 years of age He
SaN born in ireland. but came to
america when hoy Sprung from q
sturdy stock he grew io manhood as
an admirable specimen Of physical
strength New York was his first
home Ia this country when able 10
care tor himself he decided that the
vest would be his future home
lu his iuHrney westward he was al.
lrhcica ga tailroadlng as a monus uf
livelihood Tho Union raiinc wns
ibru under construction, and be- be
came unc ri the pioneer employee ot
that company Ila dnics took him to
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23

ented and have long been recognized
as among the most promising in the
ORC Fino section.
The mines haze considerable devei-
ment work which has been performed
in the process of complying with the
mining laws. a tunnel OF about three
hundred feet shows the vein to vary
from two and a half to three and
half feet in width, and shaft from
this tunnel forty feet deep. has shown
the vein 10 be over five feet in width,
without either wall.
The properties are conveniently To-
Gated for sec' ug great depth by tun-
mel from the est end With little
further dereIopm ent 1t will be practi-
cable to recover sufficient ore to oper-
ate twenty stamp mill. Many tests
of the ores have shown shipping val
ues. ut no practicable effort has been
made to determine the quantity of
ore OF such value. 1t is believed that
the entire vein can be milled at profit
without sorting Mill tests on the
vein have shown values ranging from
So to SIG per ton. The ore is quite
the same in general character as that
of the Neglected. The vein is between
diorite walls, as shown in the tunnel.
and has diorite vein filling. The vein
is ribbon or banded structure. the
cleavages rendering separation easy
and sorting practicable.
The company will continue the tun-
mel shaft to depth of one hundred
feet and cross-cut to both walls. when
the drift will be carried eastward to a
point vertical under the breast of the
present working tunnel. This will
open up a vast territory of Stopping
and furnish material for mill to
grind while exploration continues.
Should a rich chute be encountered
at any time the amount of capital
stock at par could be readily extract
ed. but should it be necessary to rely
on the milling values alone for profit
earning. it is believed by mining peo-
pie that the property with little fur
ther ground opening will pay.
The company is out of debt and is
starting in under most favorable con-
ditions with ample capital pledged for
4 comprehensive campaign of develop
ment. A limited amount of stock is
being offered now at twenty-five cents
On the dollar, and it is being readily
subscribed by local people. The com
pany announces in its prospectus that
II will keep out of debt, contracting no
bills for development or Improvement
without the ronoy in the treasury to
pay On the whole the Swamp Angel
company appears to be offering a rare
opportunity for investment.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23

suffer 10 silence rather than Eahjcct
themselves to the abhorrrnl aud hu.
initiating examinations and local
treatment 50 uniformly iuaistrd upon
by physicians.
"I'cmAic weakness can be cured
surely. speedily without exposure.
with slight expense without leaving
yout own home. Dr rirrCc's Tayofitc
Prescription will cure any disorder or
discase of the organs distinctly fcmi.
nine. Perhaps itn greatest usefulness
10 in preparing women Tor ihc ordeal
ot childbirth Taken during the rN-
pscuul period il practically clint
mates pain aud danger at the time OF
pafimitinn
Write Dr. Pierce for advice and you
will receive an immediate answer and
without cost to YOU Al correspond
cuce strictly confidential
We also advise all women who sui-
icr great pain At each recurring period
ia take good vegetable laxative, such
as br. rierce's Pleasant Pellets, lust
previous 10 this time. as constipation
Is usually an aggfayating feature ul
the trouble
Don't allow the druggist to sell YOU
something Just a. good" because
'ts cheaper The cheap kind has not
the thousands Of cures 20 its credit
that Dr. rierce's medicine has.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
LOU p. WILSON
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED

\ message was received this morn
ing stating that Lou p. Wilson had
been killed by being thrown from a
freight train as it was entering Anto-
uita about ; O'Clock this morning
Wilson has been employed rs brake.
man on the fourth division for about
five years. running most of the time
between Durango and Alamosa. The
freight left Alamosa after midnight
The dispatch gave no particulars cN.
cept that he was thrown from the
train ana his neck broken. 1t is
thought that he was at the rear of the
train and was walking towards the
engine and probably missed his foot
ing in stepping from one car to an
Other
Deceased is son Of Mrs Wilson,
who lost a two-year-old boy some Ave
or six years ago by drowning in the
Animas river There are four boys
left +. w, Jake. Wallace aad Harry,
and sister. Miss Belle Wilson. F.
W. Wilson. who is also employed on
the road. left on the eastern passen-
ger to meet the wife Of deceased who
arrives from Chama this afternoon
with the remains.
Lon p. Wilson was about "a years
of age He was married two months
ago to Opal Ferguson at Silverton, To-
eating at Chama, where the couple has
since resided No arrangements will
be made for the funeral until after the
train arrives this evening
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23


The civil service examination for
admission to the United States Ma
val academy, takes place tomorrow be
fore the commission composed of Mrs
n. W. Hammond, J. n. Neil aud r. G.
Perkins There are two applicants,
Mr. Shepherd. of Aontroso. aud Harry
McDcvitt Of this city.
Yesterday morning about . O'Clock
the kitchen portion OF the residence
occupied by SIR. and Mrs. william Al
cxsndcr in North Durango aud which
contained the body of their beloved
son, Gucrney. caught fire and extend
cd over the ceiling damaging building
and furniture tu the extent of $3.50
4 nro alarm was turned In and The
department responded az quickly as
heavy roads would permit. As The
Hre team was speeding down th" hill
Just beyond stoineger's livery stable.
The Silpcrton passenger train hove In
sight Pedestrians al the crossing
happened to notice the conditions. and
by vigorous tagging the driver was
enabled 10 stop the team just MS the
passenger passed over First street
Halt minutes difference would no
doubt have resulted In a had accident
This delayed tho arrival Of the depart
ment at the firo. but the blaze was
boon put out The caskct containing
the dead was removed Ia the resi-
dence Of "Agnt Sophia" Buxton. where
The funeral took place While the
nrn was especially unfortunate under
the circumstance. ia several ways u
vas fortunate ia that little damage
vas done and no one injured at the
railroad crossing
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23

illness resulted from getting up on n
cold night while sick in bed In order
10 give the last rites Of the church to
dying man. The call being urgent
he ran all the way to the house. and
the exposure developed pneumonia in
both lungs at once. which could not
be cured even by Or. r. V. Carlin. his
lifelong friend.
We tender to his father at Waterloo.
n Y. the birthplace Of the departed,
and to his sister, Miss X. A. Morrin,
who resided with Father Morrin at
Durango. and to all his afflicted rela-
lives our sincere sympathy and condo
lence. We weep with the congrega-
tion of st Francis de Sales OF Denver.
We request that our present pastor.
the Rev. John Duffey, cause copy OF
these resolutions to be transcribed
upon the parish records. and to read
the same to the congregation at the
Requiem High Mass on the morning OF
April 2i. 1903. that copy be for
warded 10 his relatives and to the Rt.
Rev Bishop Matz; and that a copy be
sent to the Durango newspapers,
The Denver Catholic and The Inter
Mountain Catholic for publication.
RICHARD McCLOUD.
p. c. SHANNON
FRANK ROPER.
Committee on Resolutions.
p. +. CuMMINS. President
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23

ifn ctREfE SPEFCHER Of
Nosaf Afp1Ii. Nir, r4i1 Dat,
&. y HsD6 as h.itaf.
II was back IN my old home
when your letter came. | will
try and explain regarding the
good received from vouf medi.
cines For over one wear | sui.
iered from what my physician
pronounced womb trouble. Had
doctcrcd with doctors in the east
ana also in the west but found
only temporary relief. The next
time OF my sickness | found my
self no better, and IN that way il
kept going on from time to time
until became discouraged. /
finally resolved to write YOU for
advice | purchased two bottles
of Or Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription, tNo vials of his Pleas.
ant Pellets, and by using only
that small quantity ] have found
wonderful relief | say To all
who are suffering from troubles
similar To mine that 1t IS uunec-
cssary 10 be sick when one can
use DR. pieree's remedies
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
A Thoughtful Man.

NJ NJ Austin of Winchester, Ind.
knew what to do in the hour of need.
His wife had such an unusual case of
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her. He thought Of
and tried DR.. Kings New Life Pills
and she got relief at once and was
finally cured. Only csc, at G. e. Tiff
fany, Jr., Drug Store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23

competent to look ont for the states
interests on all questions. No bully
Raging. intimidation nor caiolement
viii go. while political bosses and law
ycr-editors will have no further say in
the affairs of the states legal depart
mept.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23

to stomach. liver. heart OF nervous
trouble A woman IN this condition
should consult s,mc eminent aud
skiliui specials, who has had a WIDE
experience nr X v Pierce. for
thirty wears chief consulting physi-
clan TO the tnValiis' Hotel and Sur
gical Institute, at Buffalo, n y, has.
with the assistance al staff OF allc
physicians, prescribed iof many thou
sands OF women lie used most
frequently a wonderful medicine for
ailing women. which lie ANerNard
put up IN ready to use form aud
called II Dr. rierce's Favorite Pre-
scrip,ion. II has stood the test for
thirty years. II acts directly on the
deliea,e and important organs CON
ccrncd In wiiehood aud motherhood,
making them strong aud we'll, II
allsNs Inflammation. heals liberation.
soo,hes pain aud tones aud builds
up the nerves !, transforms weak,
nervous women into healthy, happy
wives and mothers
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23


New York City.
Your "Tavori,e Prescription y
is a boon to sick and tired
women, for II cures them when
other medicines fail | know
whereof ] speak. for ] have had
experience with il. For four
teen months | had constant
headaches seemed too weak TO
perform my daily duties. and
when the day was over ! was
too tired to sleep well suf-
fered from nervousness and
indigestion, and everything
ate distressed me. Doctored
with different physicians bu,
received no relief. After read
ing one of your books ] decided
to give your "Favorite Pre-.
scuiption trial. Am very
glad did, for found il was
just what ] wanted. COM
menced to improve at once and
kept getting better until, after
seven weeks, / was entirely
cured. ] have remained in per
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
The Swamp Angel
Gold Mining Company

The swamp Angel Gold Mining
company recently organized with II
capital OF sl50,00O setting aside one
third. or $4,000. of the stock for de-
yelopment. is favored local enter
prise. being desirably situated with its
properties near the celebrated Neg
lected mines. The properties. the
Gold King and Swamp Angel, are pat
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23

"I was an invalid for over a
year with change OF life, writes
Mrs. {. Smith, of Orr, Cascade
CO., Mont. "Had pains across
the pit of my stomach and such
extreme weakness ! could hard
ly walk. ! took one bottle Of
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery aud FIVE OF his Pa
vorite Prescription and am en-
tirely we'll"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
THE HERMosA SCHOOL.

Arbor day was very pleasantly
passed in the school, the morning be-
ing devoted to cleaning the school
yard and planting shrubs. There was
to have been a picnic dinner on the
hill. of the two schools. Miss Steine-
gers and Mr.. Grommet's grades, but
the weather being unfayorable for
such at noon. the dinner was spread
in the school house on the desks and
the children. about thirty-five in all,
circled around on the floor and were
served with swell dinner of sand
es, cakes. pies and free lemonade
After dinner the following short,
but excellent program was rendered;
Reading Grenfells letter, by
Miss Steineger.
Morning Song" by the
school.
ecitation-"Little Bluebird," Dora
Ambold.
Recitation johnnie Appleseed," +"
Pearl Northrop.
Recitation-"M Mother Earth" by five
little folks.
song-"Glad Bay Morn" by Mr..
Grommets school.
Recitatlon-"F Four Leaf Glover" by
Pearl Williams.
Recitation 'Tis Arbor Day" Jean
nette Sackett.
Recitation-"In Church. Katie Con
nor.
Song-"Birds and Blossoms" by Mr..
Grommets school.
Rccitation-"April." Oscar Day.
Solo-"The Bird With the Broken
Wing" Miss Ollie Baldwin.
Recitation-"Fa Nixon's Scare
Crow" Isabelle Wallace.
Song-"R Robin Redbreast," by Mr.
Grommets school.
Recitation-"Arbor Day" Roy Bu-
chanan.
Recitation-By Agnes Connor
Recitation-By Earl Northrop.
ong-"America." both schools.
Defamation Short But Decisive" +"
MIR Grummet c. J.. ID.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
feet health ever since,
and remain a arm
friend OF your Pa
vofite Prescription. -
Yours very truly,
Miss EMMA MILLER.

The woman who sui.
fcrs from weakness and
disease Of the distinctly
feminine organs. whether
shr realizes II OF not. ~
heing slowly hui surely
tortured to death She
suffers almost Couiinu
ally with sick headache.
She has pains In the
hack, what shr calls
Ts,iichcsH IN thr side
aud shpo,ing pains .v-
where She experiences
burning and dragging
down sensations. She
becomes weak, nervous
anh despondent, II she
cousulis the average phy-
sician. therv - not one
chance in ten tina, he viii
hit upon the real cause OF
her trouble, lie viii at
tribute her bad feelings
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23

From Tuesdays Daily:
Fred Straub left this morning Tor
Denver on both business and pleasure.
Well bet he iills the bill.
j. l.. Carney, travelling freight agent
of the Burlington, spent the night in
Durango. going east this morning.
Mrs. j. p Soens arrived in Denver
this morning in response TO telegram
anifuuncing the death of her mother.
Frank Webster, in Durango the past
two or three days in the interests OF
the Denver Post, left for Denver this
morning.
NJ. b. Hoffman came in on last
nights eastern, leaving on the South
ern. Drumming up business for the
Missouri Pacific
Father Munoz returned last evening
from Pagosa Springs. lie returns for
the dedication OF the new Catholic
church al pagosa Springs April 25th.
Lou +. Wilson who was killed on
the Rio Grande this morning. was a
member Of the Red Men order of this
city.
Drop in at the Rio Grande Shoe
Store for repairing OF all kinds. You
get the best work in the city, and at
reasonable prices
c. l.. Petherbridge leaves this after
noon for SiNertou and Will at once get
down 90 business. however hard il
may he after rescung that fair yuuug
woman when she became IN ON The
way to Galveston from New York.
o
George Kraus is now in the clothing
department OF The Famous. George
is an experienced salesman in this
line and with his extensive acquatut.
ance, will add to the popularity of that
side OF the house.
Superintendent Whittenberger of
the fourth division, and General
Superintendent Coughlin Of the Rio
Grande spent the night in Durango,
leaving this morning for a trip over
the Southern in company with Super
intondent Lee.
o
w. u. MARROW. late deputy postmas-
ter. left this morning for Colorado
Springs where he goes on business
conected with mining interests in the
La Platas. He expects to be absent
about ten days His little three-year-
old girl accompanied him
r. L Sloan went to Pagosa Junction
this morning In response to telegram
announcing the Illness of A. 7. Sullen-
berger 1t is possible Mr.. sloan Will
return this evening with Mr.. Sullen-
berger in order to give him better at
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23

The Hermosa house is being reno
waited and fixed up generally for sum
mer travel. 1t is the intention to
make several additions that will prove
attractive to guests.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23

II will pay one to take look at the
window of the Whitehall Clothing
store 1t represents Durango as it
was in 1875 and at the present time
Then 1t was an Indian reserve. Now
white man predominates. Then it
was a bucskin fit, and now it is a
tailored layout; but for every article
worn by man at the present time there
Is a substitute as worn by the Indian
II win require few minutes to fig
ure it out, but it makes an interest
ing study.