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Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29
CULTIVATION is BEST
FOR PEACH ORCHARDS.
J. H. Hale, the Famous Fruit Raiser of
Connecticut, Makes valu Bile
Demonstration.

Mr.. James NJ. Irvine, editor of the
Western Fruit Grower. recently visited
the model farm of ]. H. Hale. near
South Glastonbury, Conn, and takes
page in his paper to tell of his in
teresting experiences and what he
saw. Mr.. Hale showed him the results
of an experiment, or rather a demon
stration, in the matter of cultivating
peach trees which is of great interest
to the growers of the middle West.
Mr.. Hale has contended that the plan
mended for general adoption, and to
show comparative results he had plow-
ed portion of a large peach orchard
and mulched the remainder
Mr.. Hale said the test he had made
was not as severe as might have been
made, for he did not give thorough
cultivation over the part which was
plowed. He cultivated every alter
nate space between the tree-rows, so
that only one side of each tree was
cultivated. In the mulched portion
the clover was allowed 10 lie.
Il have tried the plan" said Mr..
Hale, as best knew how, except. as
| say, that the cultivated trees were
cultivated on only one side, and yet
will leave 1t to anyone to see the
difference in the trees. Anyone can
see 1t in the row where the mulched
portion ends and the cultivated por-
ton begins"
Mr.. Irvine found this was true.
Those trees which were mulched had
made a good growth, and many per-
sons would have been satisfied with
1t, had 1t not been that alongside are
other trees which have been cultivat-
ed, and which made a much better
growth. And the foliage on the mulch
ed trees was a different color from
the trees which were cultivated.
Leaves were not so large, and were
of paler color. 1t was an easy mat
ter to trace the cultivated section
across the orchard by the difference
in the appearance OF the trees.
But suppose you have an orchard
on hillside. where the soil will wash
badly. What will you do then?"swas
asked.
wen, my treatment OIL au OTcndru
like that will be something like have
given that part of this orchard which
was cultivated this season. replied
Mr.. Hale. In this peach orchard, for
instance. l have cultivated every al
ternate section between tree rows.
The strip not cultivated was left in
crimson clover. The cultivator was
kept going in the other section until
the first of August. then the clover
was cut in the mulched section. and
We ran a harrow across the orchard.
dragging the clover seed which had
ripened in the uncultivated section
over to the plowed soil. thus seeding
1t to clover. Now We have good
stand which will be foo. high before
winter, and which will grow all win
ter long when ground is not frozen.
Now. If my soil were Inclined to
wash badly, would seed the space
between two rows to clover. Then
would cultivate the next section. seed
the next, and 80 on, alternating the
seeded sections with the cultivated
sections across the orchard. In this
Do you want help? Advertise in
Thu Harald
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

A committee OF business men from
the river cities on the upper Missia-
sippi will be sent to congress at It's
next session to present memorial
and lobby for an appropriation Of SIS
OO0,0 900 for the Improvement Of the up.
per Mississippi. The lower Missis-
sippi lobby may be counted on to ask
for twice that amount. The cities
along the Big Muddy will probably be
satisfied with $4,000 900. more or less
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

The judiciary should be kept as
near non-partisan as possible. At the
present time there are two Democrats
on the supreme bench and, 1t is only
right that the Republican party should
be represented. Voters should bear
this In mind.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

Nearly a million immigrants have
come to the United States from for
eign shores within the past year. The
United States is big enough. however.
to take care of them all without over
crowding.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

II the Legislators believed it good
thing to have at least one representa-.
tive of the opposite political party on
the court of appeals, and time has
proven this to be the proper thing.
then the same conditions hold good
In regard to the supreme court. 1t Is
good policy and business sagacity to
re-elect John Campbell.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

A seat on the New York stock ex-
change costs $4,000 now instead Of
$4,000. Rubber boots and mackin-
toshes are the principal part of the
equipment at present. but squeezing
out the water has been completed to
such an extent that an ark will be un-
necessary.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

damp. cold air.
This interesting incident was wit
messed by a number of the employees,
and the conductor declared that hence
forth his birds shall have that as their
private car until they are able to pay
their fare
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

Mr. Shepard. who was the Tammany
candidate for mayor of New York two
years ago. has forgotten to register
this time. Mr.. Shepard evidently
thinks a poor excuse is better than
none.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

Senator Morgan will hardly have
time to get in good physical condition
by November .. In the meantime the
senate will have TO get along with a
cnrtain-raiser.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

1t is said Colombia has raised the
isthmian canal price to $4,000. 900 be-
cause Its treasury urgently needs this
amount Just give a country like that
rope and 1t will get nothing.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29
PRArTtE OF THE YOUNGSTERS.

Il won't be good" said Willy.
Then Santa Claus won't bring any
thing to you"
Wasn't | bad last year. and didn't
| get more'n ever?"
Teacher-When does the element OF
fire confer a benefit on mankind?
Willie-When the amount OF insur
ance exceeds the value of the proper
ty destroyed.
Elmer-Lets play menagerie, Min
ME.
Minnie-All right How's it play
ed?
Elmer-rll pretend I'm a monkey
and You feed me your cake.
2p. m;
Papa. is Santa Claus really?"
Why, certainly
$40 p. m,:
Papa. is it true what tn bible says
about Ananias?"
"of course, willie"
Say. papa You must have won
dorful constitution
1t was in Philadelphia public
school the other day, relates the Pub
lie Ledger. that a class in spelling was
going over a lesson in words of two
syllables One of the words was
mummy" Children" said the teach
er. how many of you know the mean
ing of the word mummy"
After a long silence one little girl
raised her hand.
We'll, Maggie"
1T me.hs yer mother"
The teacher pointed out her mistake
and explained fully the meaning of
the word. Presently the word pop
ply" had to he spelled.
who knows what poppy means?"
asked the teacher.
The same little girl raised her hand.
this time brimful of confidence.
We'll. what's the matter .laggie?"
1T means man mummy" replied
the child
In a certain mountain town, says
Lippincots Magazine. lived a little
wy VI = VIM wac Nt's iit6h'
ened at the thought of bear-in fact.
1t was the only animal or thing he
was afraid of-and his mother in try
ing to keep him from running into the
street and playing in the irrigating
bitches. and wandering away to lit
tie unkempt park. told him nc must
not go, Tor there were bears there.
This frightened William and the fol
lowing day he sat on the doorstep in
a very quiet mood. When asked by
the village clergyman. who was pass
ing by, why he did not go out and
play, William replied: II must not go
out of the gate, for there are bears
in the roads and down in the park"
The minister laughingly replied mo.
there's no bears anywhere around"
but William insisted there were. The
minister said: Lets go in and ask
mamma about it," and mamma haN
to acknowledge she simply told Will
liam that TO keep him from running
away from home. When alone with
the little boy the mother said: Will
liam, mamma is sorry she told you a
story about the bears. and ! guess we
had better let me ask God to forgive
her" whereupon William said. Mann
ma, you had better let me ask God,
for maybe he wouldn't believe you"
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

The Judiciary should be kept free
from partisan politics as possible.
This being the case IL is well to have
both parties represented on the su-
preme bench.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

Canada is afraid that Uncle Sam
will be the first TO reach the north pole
and 30 surround the Dominion. If
Peary should make the touchdown, 1t
will be useless for Canada TO repeat
Its feat In the map industry.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

Democrats have no heart in the ju-
dicial campaign, realizing that John
Campbell is going to be elected SUI
preme court justice.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

colombia's obstruction of the Pan
ia canal must be endured, but its
threat against the Monroe doctrine is
an offense for which It will hear some
plain talk without delay.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

Wonderful how certain sheet be-
gan shouting all at once for Judge
Wilson. Must been sudden inspira-
ton.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

1t Is duty you owe TO your coun-
try to vote. Good citizenship de-
mands this much on your part
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

II Canada is dissatisfied with Great
Britain, Uncle Sam will give her a
permanent home in Alaska.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

Their in Holland and two nieces They
gave no evidence OF any intention TO
claim the fortune. but a nephew Is now
in this city concerning the estate.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29
Don't

Think because you have taken many remedies
= vain that your case IL incursble. Hoods
oassaQarilia has cured many seemingly hope-
neas sasss Of scrofula catarTh. rheumstisn
011nW senplAipt dyspspsta and dseaiiV -
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29
From Wednesdays Daily.
Coe Franklin returned this morning
to the Bulldozer.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Coe Franklin returned this morning
to the Bulldozer.
b. N. Freeman returned last even
ing from Denver
C. H. Peters was a passenger for
Denver this morning.
c. Il. Palmer of Pennington return
ed from Denver last evening.
]. H. McDevitt returned last even
ing from trip around the circle
w, ]. Godfrey returned this morn
ing from a business trip to Silverton.
C. C. Wilder pulled out for Farming
ton this morning accompanied by his
wife.
Joe Smith was in from the agency
over night, returning home this morn
ing.
with Mrs. b. N. Freeman Thursday al
ternoon.
l.. A. Klinger arrives from Silverton
| this evening to take advanced Masonic
degrees.
The Oxford is starting out well I'M
der the new management, popular
prices. prevailing.
Mrs. ], Fraser, who has been visit
ing friends at Aztec returned this
morning to her home in Denver.
Il. B. Clark stopped over night in
the city on his return to Rico after
attending to Odd Fellows doings at
Fort Collins.
The Oxford will serve genuine
New England dinner tomorrow,
Thursday. commencing at 1880. On
ly 35 cents.
Mr. and Mrs, w. b. Asher of Bay
field. who have been spending the
past ten days in Durango, left for their
home this afternoon.
w. b. Alexander, the old Durango
lite who is now landlord of the Pago-
sa Springs hotel, is attending to bus
mess in the city today.
ID. H. Foreman, foreman of the mill
being built by the Baker Contact PEG
pie. stopped at the lnter-Ocean last
night and went to Silverton this morn
ing.
The masquerade ball Friday even
ing under the auspices of the Poca-
hontas members will be, worth attend
Ing, Good music and a fine time as
sured all.
B. w. Ritter is on his way to New
York. leaving Pueblo Monday evening.
He will stop in Chicago day or two,
expecting to be home a week from
Friday.
County Treasurer w. J. Patterson
left this morning for bayfield, and
Pine river points to collect personal
taxes. The Dat has gone forth that
all delinQuints must dig up.
Regular convocation OF San Juan
Chapter No. 15 this evening at s
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

There will be a meeting of the
Woodmen of the World building COM
mittee at the office of S. g. Herr on
Eighth street at Z O'Clock Wednesday
evening, Oct. 2S. All committeeman
requested to be present.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

Percy G. Rider came over from RI
co last evening. VIII remain until
Friday morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

Dan MacLean returned last evening
from brief business trip to Denver
and Pueblo. a..
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

Do you want help? Advertise in
The Herald.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29
gree. All visiting members cordially
invited. JOHN WINGATE. II, p.

gree. All visiting members cordially
invited JOHN WINGATE, II, p.
]. II. Russell went out to Mancos
this morning to pay visit TO his
folks. He says that water can be
turned into the big ditch near bayfield,
on which he is contractor, within ten
days.
Mrs. Matte A. Bridge. teacher of
elocution, oratory and music, is meet
ing with fattering success In Durango.
having large class of young people
Mrs. Bridge has been highly praised
by many.o of the foremost men and wo-
men OF the country She is stopping
at the Mountain View
George NJ. Wright. who was one of
the members of the surveying party
laying out the stnte road to Orc Elmo,
came in from Rico last evening
where another state road was sur
veyed. He left on the morning train
for Cripple Creek where he will put
in vote for Campbell and persuade
his friends to do likewise.
The Women of Woodcraft gave a
very enjoyable social at Woodmen hall
last evening. and as is always the
case, at these entertainments, there
was large crowd An entertaining
program was rendered consisting of
music. singing. reading and recita-
tons, cake walks, etc. At season
able hour palateable lunch was serv-
ed. The lodge exchequer was enrich
ed by something like s12. an admission
fee of 10 cents being charged.
The final chapter in the story of
Pickett, the pet bear, is written. AS
stated some time ago the fire boys
gave the bear to Bill Shafer, who took
1t to his ranch down on the San Juan
river. Evidently Pickett did not like
Bill or was not pleased with his new
home, or 1t may be that he pinned for
the companionship of his old friend,
The bulldog. However, he was cross,
and when Bill went close to him once
The bear gave him bat with his paw
that made Bill keep his distance there
after. But one day Bill was away and
Mrs. Shafer went to feed the bear
He reached out with his sharp claws
and gave her savage scratch. where
upon she went into the house and took
down the Winchester and finished his
career in short order.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

C. Il. Palmer of Pennington return
ed from Denver last evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

The coal companies of Durango are
still suffering hardship from a short
age of cars. Mr.. Bagby of the Porter
Fuel company informs us that his
company received ten cars this morn
ing for loading The railway COM
pany's order alone is for twelve cars
day. so the cars furnished will not
permit of filling that one order, let
alone all the others. OF course the
miners employed cannot get in full
time under these conditions, conse-
quently conditions are rendered very
unsatisfactory. A travelling man in
formed Mr.. Bagby the other day that
all through Kansas broad-gauge cars
were sidetracked loaded with narrow
gauge cars destined for this country.
but as the right of way was given
everything else first. they moved west
ward very slowly. Another party re-
ported a large number of cars were
standing loaded with lumber between
Durango and Denver. 1t seems they
cannot be moved promptly, and when
they are moved they cannot be un-
loaded at once.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

]. H. McDevitt returned last even
ing from trip around the circle.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

Willie Huber entertained about 40
of his little friends at his home in
Animas City last evening. Refresh
ments were served and with numerous
games the boys and girls had a pleas
ant time.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

months a line building erected. Du.
range is badly in need of an auditori-
UNI seating 800 or 1000. Next fall
will be q lively one in campaign cir
Giles and with an opera house seating
1000 the rental from the two parties
will aggregate $500 alone. We have no
doubt each party would be willing to
engage the place for $3.50. We trust
the building committee which meets
tomorrow evening will see its way
clear to start operations at once.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

C. H. Peters was passenger for
Denver this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

an Investment, many as high as 500
and possibly more-making at least
an average of $25. which in itself will
net 10000. The lodge can easily
manage the rest and inside of ten
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

w. ]. Godfrey returned this morn
ing from business trip to Silverton.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

B. N. Freeman returned last even
ing from Denver.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

Elmer-Let's play menagerie, Min
ME.
Minnie-All right. How's it play
ed?
Elmer-rll pretend I'm a monkey
and you feed me your cake.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

The Woodmen should take hold OF
the opera house proposition. The
Herald believes there will be no trou.
BILE experienced. There is approxi-
mately a membership OF 400. We be-
lieve even the poorest member can
afford to take at least $40 In stock ~
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

County Treasurer W. J. Patterson
left this morning for bayfield, and
Pine river points to collect personal
taxes. The Dat has gone forth that
all delinquints must dig up.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

c. c. Wilder pulled out for Farming
ton this morning accompanied by his
wife.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

Teacher-When does the element of
fire confer a benefit on mankind?
Willie-When the amount OF insur-
ance exceeds the value of the proper
ty destroyed.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

Il won't be good" said Willy.
Then Santa Claus won't bring any
thing to you"
Wasn't | bad last year. and didn't
| get more'n ever?"
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

The Tribe of Pocabontas will give
an Indian masqnerage ball at Ven
dome hall Friday night, Oct. 80.
Those wishing to dance must be dress
ed as Indians.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

George Wimberby was arraigned
this morning before Judge Pike
charged with shooting grouse without
a permit His trial was set for Fri.
day Oct. 30.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

The Oxford is starting out well un-
der the new management. popular
prices. prevailing.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

Judge Terry came down from Silver.
ton last evening and this morning &c.
companied by his wife, who has been
stopping in Durango the past week.
departed for Denver on a short trip.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

Joe Smith was in from the agency
over night, returning home this morn
ing.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

l.. A. Klinger arrives from Silverton
this evening to take advanced Masonic
degrees.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

Coe Franklin came down from the
Bulldozer last evening and is spend
ing the day in the city on business
connected with that mine. He says
there is lots of work being done in his
vicinity this fall and there is a gen.
eral feeling of hopefulness over the
outlook
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-29

B. w. Ritter is on his way to New
York. leaving Pueblo Monday evening.
He will stop In Chicago day or two,
expecting to be home week from
Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02
DANCER OF A SPLIT,
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
 ara nfvfdAd

Bridge and Structural Iron Workers are Divided.
 Chicago, Dec. 1.--Pres.dent Frank Buch- | anan of tho Bridge and Structural Iron Workers the successor of Sam Parks as
 head of the organization. faced e difiioult
 problem last night when he endeavored
 to induce representatives of the va. ious
 locals of the union to frame a national
 wage scale to supeTcede those now in eff. feet.
 Twenty-Five iron workers, holding ere. dentials from as many locals Gathered
 here to adjust the wage problem of t4.a
 union and they were unable to agree. Tn,
 men in Chicago and New York, who are
 getting $4,5J per day. wanted a natl nal rate higher than that schedule and t..osa from the smaller cities dee.ared it could not be enforced
 After hours of wrangling a sub-commit.
 tee of seven was appointed to investigate
 the matter and make a report to the twenty-five.
 When the committee met the three New York and Chicago men again tried to force the others to agree to the wage rates of the larger cities They argued that when men from New York and Chi cago unions were taken to small places | they should not suffer a reduction in pay. They declared that iron workers now | numbering 12,OO0 men could easily compel
 contractors to grant their demands But
 the men from Chicago and New York l could not win over the others. President Buchanan undertook the role of peace
 maker. but was unable to accomplish
 anything and the gathering broke up. The Now York and Chicago men said
 that unless their proposition was con.
 oeded. they would break away from the
 international organization and form in. dependent bodies. This Buchanan Is try. ing to prevent and he has called a meet. ing of the committee for today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-02

recipe the cast embraces enc good, but weak man, one bad man, one good, but weak woman, one bad woman, one French butler Character comedy) one Irish cook (character) eornedy), dn Isish policeman all policemen are Irish on the stage-afd two children, girl and boy. Mir. Kremer also provided a Dutch 5anitof, but Mfr. Weston who played Che part last night appeared to bs in doubt as to his true position in the east
 It seems a pity to criticise actors who are required to produce such pieces for actors must earn a lIv ng and those Of last night no doubt did as well as Mir. K-remer's material would allow. The nctors were merely accessories after the fact.
 Mr. Randall showed we'll as the weak hearted MT. Wilson and has probably played better parts. Mir. Asher did fairly we'll as Too the French butler Mir. Cowley was positively bad. He did not play the villain well enough to get a hiss from the gallery.
 Miss Tay Tor was the inju, ed wife. It is not hard part and Miss Taylor won the sympathy of the audience. She deserves to play in a more convincing drama.
 So far. as the aud en e was concerned the star of the company was little Frances Clinton. She Is an extremely clever child actress, but Mir. K. emer re- qulres her to say and do things that are not even within the range of precocity Here again the actor was handicapped by the "aft'' of the author.
 'The Fatal Wedding is cheap melo. drama. It was written for a e ass and a class may enjoy 1t. The audience al the Montgomery Theatre yesterday even. ing did not.
 Tonight "A Chinese Honeymoon" comes to the theatre.