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Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12
ATTORNEY GENERAL MILLER
LEAVES FOR WASHINGTON.


Denver Republican.
Attorney General Miller left last
night for Washington, where on Mon
day he will file an answer in the
United States supreme court to the
complaint OF Kansas in the irrigation
suit between the two states over the
use OF The water OF the Arkansas. The
answer VIII be in the nature OF de-
murrer and Will deny the right of Kan
sas to interfere in the irrigation pro-
jects OF the state.
The attorney general has mad the
aid of the best attorneys in Colorado
in framing the answer and other doc
uments in this cause celebre. The
question at issue is almost, If not,
wholly, new in American jurisprud-
ence, and the ownership of the waters
of a state will be defined and the
rights OF irrigators from the inter
state point OF view Will be settled by
the highest tribunal in the land and
for the first time.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12
ALAMosA's PICKING PLANT.

Independent Journal.
Monday ground was broken for
seven side tracks west of town where
the railroad will build their creosote
plant at cost of SEC, 1000 All the ties
for the Rio Grande system viii be
treated at this plant as well as all ties
for the western part of the Missouri
Pacific system. The plant will employ
from so TO 100 men and VIII run night
and day. Negotiations for Is arc and
100 incandescent lights are now being
made with the Alaniosa Electric Light
company. The yards from the shops
to the plant, a distance OF one and one
half miles viii be lighted. 1t will
increase the payroll here by several
thousands each month and will be-
come one of the agencies for making
Alamosa one of the best towns in the
southern part OF the state. And still
we grow.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12
PENNINGTON NOTES.
From the Rustler.

From the Rustler.
Robert Seay OF Mckinney. Texas.
and A. w. Seay of Carlsbad. in this
territory. were visiting Pennington
this week looking for cattle ranch.
San Juan Is corner county but 1t
will not occupy a corner OF the terri
torial fair In Albuquerque next week.
She will be right in the center OF the
stage.
ID. J. Donovan yesterday sold
through the real estate agency of j. c.
Hubbard his ranch on the La Plata
to J. l.. Shira of Wattonga, okla. for
the consideration of $1,000 Mr. Shira
will take up his residence at once on
his new purchase.
San Juan countys fruit exhibit is
on Its way to Albuquerque, and it
stands very good show to take the
first prize. 1t Is San Juan county's
way, when 1t comes to fruit exhibits.
to take the lead. The program Of
sports in the Duke city next week will
surpass anything of the kind made in
the southwest 1t is a splendid pro-
gram and It will be well executed, for
that is Albuquerque's way.
Farmington's population was in
creased this week by the arrival of
two strangers of tender age. A boy
came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.
j. Chittenden Sunday, and a girl to
the home of Mr.. and Mrs f. f. Hill,
Tuesday. All are doing well.
Geo. A. Compton sold yesterday
through the real estate agency of
Samuel Rugh his property on Main
street. known as the Compton hotel
property, to r. T. Seay. of Mckinney.
Texas. Consideration, $1,000.
The telephone crew consisting of
fifteen men came down from Aztec
Monday and work will be pushed as
fast as possible till the Pennington
exchange is completed. 1t is expected
to have Pennington connected by tel
ephone with all parts of the county by
the first of the year.
Clayton Wetherill, Hugh Currie.
Paul Arlington and c. A. Colville lett
yesterday for Albuquerque to attend
the great fair. Clayton Wetherill and
Hugh Currie have string of horses
that they expect to enter in the five
mile relay race, Clayton Wetherill al
so expects to enter the roping contest.
Paul Arlington also has string OF
horses for the relay race. San Juan
county will certainly capture first
money In the relay race, and stands Il
good show to get first money in the
roping contest.
The panel for the jury for the term
of the district court which meets in
Aztec next Monday has been served
by Sheriff Elmer, and is as follows:
Grand Jury-Walter Won Budden-
brock, Pine river; l.. Current, Aztec;
S. e. Koontz, Aztec; James Hartley,
La Plata; w. Il. f'arris, La Plata;
Albert Kochler Fruitland; John
Brown, Pennington; II. ii. Woods,
Pennington; Henry Shultz, Bloom
field; Chas. N. Hare. Bloomfield; Da-
vid Il. Lobato. Largo; Manual Prado,
Largo; A. j. Gilmour, Flora Vista;
James Mccoy, Flora VISTA A. U.
Graves, Cedar Hill; G. A. link.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

Three first class ranches at a bar
gain ii taken ut once
No. / is in the Auimas valley.
No. is within miles OF Durango
No. IN Hay gulch.
The last TWO have stock and farm
utensils with them. These are the
greatest bargains that We have had
ON our books since being in the bust
ness. For definite Information, call at
our Office.
We also have three very fine bar
gains in Durango dwelling house
property.
LOCKWOOD & PERKINS,.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

To loan in sums 10 suit on improved
Idrn or cay properly. Low rates VI
interest. one, Two, three aud hvs
! ears time.
For Sale.
Ranch and City property, on terms
10 suit. 1t Is Always pleasure 70
show properly.
For Rent.
Two durable 5-roomed brick cottax-
es la 5ood repair at $3.50 per month
10 rlgnt parties.
FRANK ELDREDGE,
Durango, Colo.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

FOR SALE-Confection statioas
cry and soda fountain. Business at in
voice. Doing good business. small
capital required. Good reason for sell
ing. Address
FRED. Il. JONES, -
Box. "a. Pagosa Springs, ColoI
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12
SPRAlNS.

S. A. Reed. Cisco. Texas. writes
March IL. 1891: MY wrist was
sprained so badly by a fall that 1t was
useless; and after using several rem
edies taht failed to give relief. used
Billiards. Snow Liniment, and was
cured. | earnestly recommend it to
any one suffering from sprains." 25c.
soc. S1.00. Sold by J. l.. Parsons.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12
BROWNS sAwmiLL,

Located eigh' l-les down the AMI
river ana three mics west OF
me riseri ny Drluse Timber guich. II
now ready u hi any uruers IL may be
tasoreu "itn. Ell. M. bnUWN.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The firm of d. p. Ritter & Co.. Is
hereby dissolved. j. T. Brazier retir-
ing. and all bills due and unpaid will
be paid by the undersigned.
lSeal.l ID. p. RITTER.
Durango, Colo. Sept 10. 1903.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The firm OF ID. =. Ritter a Co., of
winch am a member, is hereby dis
solved and ali bills due and unpaid
are owned by d. +. Ritter.
lSeal.l J.. 4. BRAZlER.
Durango. Colo. Sept. 10. 1913.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

The Durango Business College, Nor
mani ana Shorthand institute opeAA
It's second year Monay, september Z.
in rooms IA and 10. Schutt building,
Durango. Complete course. Special
rate $40 the first nlteen students en-
rolling during september, Addres Box
IllI, durango. Colo.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

When you have rheumatism. Muscles are
stiff and sore and joints are painful. Hoods
Sarsaparilla goes right to the spot in this dis
ease neutralizes the acidiiy OF the blood aud
radically cures. Accept NO substitute.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

For fall and winter suit. large sam
pies to select from and fit guaranteed,
go to Kruschke's. Hughes can please
the most exacting and NO fancy pricsA
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

For baths Wesley Helms establish
meht is without u peer. II ID three
doors above the First National bank
corner
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

Wesley Helms tonsorial parlors
nave won tame Tor kisageLcum, which
n.is relieved SO many people of dand-
sun aud falling haIr.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

FROM lHursuay DdIy'
Reports from Silverton indicate that
business is gradually picking up and
the prospects for the coming winter
are not at all bad
Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish says clothes
make the woman. We've. heard sew
eral married men make that same
Observation-Disclosures Journal.
Ernest Grill and family passed
through from Silverton this morning
on their way to Boulder, where they
go to make arrangements to send their
children to school.
A warranty deed filed for record
today transfers from Robert F. Bagby
to Aida Huber lots 45 and AZ on Sec
ond street in Animas City, for con
sideration of 5000.
Special Guard Emo was fined $25
and costs-$3S altogether-in police
court this morning for being drunk
and disorderly and creating panic
ny Sun.
William Degenhardt has completed
his contracts at the Silver Lake mill
and Unity mines and has returned to
Durango, ready for anything that may
turn up in his line.
| r. T. Seay of Mckinney, Tex, and
]. w. Seay of Bairee. Tex. after
spending some time looking over diff
ferent portions of our country, left
for their homes this morning.
A fire started In the engine room at
the Graden mill last evening about
dark, but little damage was done ow-
ing to the prompt and efficient work
of the fire department
| A passenger from Silverton this
morning said the Silver Lake people
claimed to have a man for mill SUI
perintendent and enough applications
to fill all the places In the mill on both
shifts, and would start up right away.
Mrs. Cora A. Harris is organizing
kindergarten class and will open
Monday in the basement of the new
Baptist church. Mrs. Harris has
taught here number of terms and is
meeting with good success.
| Mr.. Hollis S. Kent and Miss Ellis
NJ. Lewis were united In marriage last
evening at the Strater The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Ostenson. Mr..
Kent is a travelling salesman for the
Henkle-Duke Grocery company and
the bride is a young lady from Grand
Junction. The couple will make their
home In Durango.
Jack Evans and Jack Cord, miners,
were killed at the Silver Star mine in
Shafer basin, near Lake City. They
were thawing powder and 1t exploded.
killing both men instantly and mutt
lating them beyond recognition. Jack
Evans had been a resident of Hins-
dale county for many years and had
worked In nearly all the mines of this
section. Cord was comparatively
new conner.
Miss Annie and Carrie Allen, who
have been spending the summer with
their brother. George. the great fruit
man OF Pennington, arrived from that
Il c.,c~Gu- "a Loo kht- ~,.--
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

II you wish a loan, or renewal OF
the old one. at low rate on city or
ranch property. see
LOCKWOOD & PERKINS.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12
CUTS!

a $40 set OF TEEN Tor SIS, a SIS set
ioi Siv, "a 80 SCI Iur 30. Crown aud
Driuse loeeA 81 anu up. Filings ~
cents ana ~.
aye Siasses at Cost
Ok. DOWDY,
The University .irauuala
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

Since it is evident that no strike of
Juan county work on the Silverton
Northern viii be pushed to completion
as far as Animas Forks. The grading
was finished some time ago and work
was then suspended But now II will
be pushed as rapidly as possible. Or
ders for a large number Of men have
been left with the Durango employ
ment Office and several have been sent
up already, No more Indians will be
used. as It is now too cold for them
at that altitude.
o
shooting scrape occurred in La
Plafl City last night that. while no
one vas killed, came very near result
H.. fatally Dick Neville was shot at
zee times at so close a range that
his face was badly burned with pow
der. Neville was engaged in a rough
and tumble fight, according to his
side OF the story. with young man
named Turner, when w. H. Hggison,
his father-in-law. fired three shots at
him. Neville fell to the ground and
played "possum." believing the old
man intended finishing him. When he
got a chance he got up and ran for his
life. Meeting C. o. Clark. the deputy
sheriff, he asked Clark Tor gun to
defend himself, but that officer took
him to his home for safe keeping and
brought him 10 town today, while
Turner and Higgison came also Tur-
ner swearing out a complaint and put
ting Neville under bond to keep the
peace. IIiggison claims Neville had
a knife and was making threats to
kill the whole outfit" and says he
was merely protecting his daughter
and himself in shooting.
Neville and his wife separated dur.
ing the fair and Neville was jealous
of Turner, and that is the primary
cause OF the trouble, according TO the
old mans story.
Benjamin. the kindling man. and
man named Walker, who has been
working for him were up this after
noon before Police Judge Glen Rus
sell, charged with fighting 1t appear
ed from the evidence that Walker
quit and demanded his money. Ben
iamin said he would pay him, but
Didn't specify when, and as he did not
shell out the cash at once Walker in
yited him to go over across the river.
when Walter would take his pay out
of Beniamin's hide and thus dispense
With cash deal. although he said he
was hard up and needed the money.
But when they got to the railroad
track they concluded it was too far
to go to the river and Mr. Walker said.
rs he hauled Off and landed on Ben
iamin's eye, that he would do the job
right there. And then they were both
busy until the marshal saw them and
hauled them up in police court, Il
haan't ort to fight" said Walker, for
belong to the Salvation Army, but
when he wouldn't pay me | just had
to go at him" They We're each fined
So and costs-$1O altogether. Benja-
min paid his and Walker went TO jail
for five days.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

Steam cleaning, repairing and press
ing. Durango Dye Works, 1175 Main
avenue.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

Chapman sells best quality rubber
an cotton hose, every inch guaranteed.
all new and fresh
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12
Why not own your own house7 Call
and see us and let US show you q few
snaps in Durango real estate.
LOCKWOOD & PERKINS.

Suit dry cleaned and pressed for
sI50. Durango Dye Works, LIS
Main ave
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12
FOR YOUR
o

upon Aiihe Iierney. Prompt attention
at reasonable rates.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

am agent for the best Harvester
Oil sold in the world. w. c. Chap
man.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

PANTS PRESSED-TWo BITS.
Durango Dye Works. 1175 Main ave.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12
Estate Oak Heaters

The mist Durable and satisfactory heating
stove on the market. Hold fire longer with
one charge of coal than any so-ealled air
tightstov made have record for holding
fire 70 hours with one hod of soft coal. BY
adjusting the screw registers in
the ash door, the required draught Ia pre-
vent red fire pots and drums and to main
tain an even temperature, can be had better
than in any base burner now made. All
sizes, at very attractive prices.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

From Thursdays Daily:
Reports from Silverton indicate that
business is gradually picking up and
the prospects for the coming winter
are not at all bad.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

The handsome residence of w. ].
Forsythe, ON Third avenue between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets, is Gem
pleted and the family is moving in.
The house is of red pressed brick,
trimmed with gray sandstone, which
makes a pretty combination. There
are two stories and basement. The
top of the basement is raised well
above the ground. the walks being of
gray sandstone, and this forms the
foundation for the brick. There are
eight rooms, besides the basement,
pantry, bath room and closets. The
inside is finished in hardwood. The
fireplace and mantel in the parlor is
an exqpisite work OF art and the ele-
giant china closet In the dining room
would. be a perpetual delight to any
housewife. G. 7. Vandergrift was the
builder OF the house. and well may he
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish says clothes
make the woman. We've. heard sew
eral married men make that same
atement.-Telluride Journal
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

Ernest Grill and family passed
through from Silverton this morning
on their way to Boulder, where they
go to make arrangements to send theii
children to school
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

A warranty deed filed for record
today transfers from Robert F. Bagby
to Aida Huber lots As and AZ on Sec
ond street in Animas City, for con
of $500.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

From the number of big poker and
sluf games running daily in Durango
it does not look as though money is
tight And many of the big games
last 20 TO As hours-just as though
there would never be another oppor-
tunlty to get in a game.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

W. S. Wcightman is displaying
about the finest assortment of fruits
seen this year. Almost every variety
Of apples, luscious peaches. tempting
pears. plums. grapes, etc. Mr., Weight
man can also supply you with choice
vegetables for your Sunday dinner
sweet potatoes, celery, cranberries for
your turkey, fresh ranch eggs for your
custard pies. butter-in tact almost
anything in the eatable line.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

The school enrolment for the month
of September was $50. Not having
last years figures Supt Gould is un-
able to make comparison. but teach
ers say the attendance is larger than
last year during the first month.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-12

Miss Annie and Carrie Allen. who
have been spending the summer with
their brother. George. the great fruit
man Of Pennington. arrived from that
place last evening and left this morn
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-11-22
Ladies, Literary Club.

The current literature and current
events section of the Ladies' Literary
club met yesterday afternoon and list
ened TO a most Interesting programme.
Preceding the two special topics. Mrs.
Wightman gave a talk on Panama,
and Mrs. KeysOr explained the atti-
tude Of the two countries on the Cana
ulan boundary question Both matters
were discussed by the members. Mrs.
q. w. Watson gave a short sketch of
the life and works Of n. p Shaler. and
Miss Buchanan closed the afternoon
with a splendid review of "The Call
Of the Wild" by Jack London. Miss
Buchanan's talk was entirely Informal
and was given without notes. A num-
Der of selections We're read from the
book.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-11-22
Daughters of the Revolution.

The Daughters of the Revolution held
a meeting last Monday at the home Of
Mrs. William II. King. at which they
celebrated their fifth anniversary The
afternoon was given to a study OF Paul
Revere, and a very able paper on the
noted patriot was presented By Mrs.
Julia Farnsworth Lund. The life 10
commercial lines as well as that as a
patriot was taken up, and the many
inventions with which his name is con-
nected described. The personality Of
the man and all his chief character
istics were held before the club mem
bers, who enjoyed every word of the
paper. Following this Mrs. Emeline b.
Wells read a paper on The First
thanksgiving Day" which had been
published in a magazine, and of which
she is the author. Mrs. Alice Mer-
rin Horne read paul Revere's Ride ="
and during the time the refreshments
were served Miss EOmOla King played
several patriotic selections. A number
Of visitors as well as club members
were present. The next meeting viii
be held Dec. Is at The home of Mrs
Maria y. DOugal
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-11-22
CORSET DEPARTMENT.
Enra Line EANcY ALLoYERs ana VEsTNos a 81 PRIcE
HOSIERY DEPARTMENT

Boys heavy heeced Bicycle Hose IN
black, an sizes. a 35c grade for. Csc
ton hose with linen spliced sole, heel
and knee, all sizes. in BLACK; a $50
hose for. ............ 25c
The indestructiblc heavy ribbed Bicycle
Hose. in black; q Soc hose for. 25c
A fine line Of Misses and Boys Cash
mere Hose on sale during the week
for. observation-disclosures. ...... 25c
Ladies' fine feeced Cotton Hose. black.
regular price 35c; sale price. 25c
Ladies' fine black Cashmere Hose. a
splendid line at....---- .........-..5 $50
We have just received a fine new line
Of ladies' fancy mixed Hose. and VIII
give 20 per cent reduction on the en-
tire line FOR one week.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-11-22

ner ana the legendary sources of his
music, Miss Flanders and Miss Gene
We've Ellerbeck giving selections from
"The Flying Dutchman." Miss C9Wan
and Mr.. Cowan selections from Tam
hauser." and Mrs. Justus Jungk viii
Illustrate Wagner's Lett Motif
Club Notes.
Charleston. S. c.. papers are fun
during the past week of the big con-
vention held by the Daughters of the
C0Rfederacy. TO which Mrs. Kate Bride
well Anderson was sent as delegate
by the newly formed chapter here. In
the report Of the last days session is
the following:
Mrs. Anderson Of Salt Lake city
made an interesting report for the new
chapter Of the II. y. c. at the capital
city Of Utah. This was received with
applause, and the president said that
this should certainly prove an inspira-
ton and incentive TO further active
work i'm the Southern states, when a
chapter. could start and thrive in the
far-off Salt Lake City"
Mrs. George NJ. Bacon viii give "One
Summer in Finland" 81 the Ladies Lit
/ erary club next Friday, and Chaplain
/ Marvin Of the United States Army VIII
I give a talk on political life in Fin
+ land Herr Otto MajewsK. the violin
/ list, VIII play, and Mrs Osborne VIII
accompany him, and there viii be a
vocal solo as well.
/ The Cleofan viii hold its next meet
| ing at the home of Mrs w. II. Booth
on First street, and Mrs. II. L. A. Gull
/ mer viii present a paper on RusSin.
4 The club spent the time of the las
/ meeting reading selections from Csc
/ same and Lilies" in preparation for the
\ topic to be given by Mrs Culmer-
/ The Reviewers VIII meet with Mrs
] Russell o. Woodruff. 1853 South Main.
on Monday. The afternoon viii be in
] charge of Mrs. r. A. WedgwoOd and
! Mrs. William r. Wightman
The Browning section of the Ladies'
/ Literary club viii meet next Saturday
! afternoon with Mrs. J. II. Brown at $50
Lincoln avenue. The section will con-
tinue the study of "Pelaustein's Ad-
venture" Miss Dukes presenting the
! principal paper.
The Daughters Of the Utah Pioneers
will meet Tuesday at the home Of Mrs
r. f. Little, 16 East First South street.
One of the pioneers, Mrs. Bathsheba
w Smith, will address the members
giving some "reminiscences of Missouri.
La COterie of Ogden win hold it's
fourteenth anniversary next Tuesday
at the home of Miss Minnie Kfesel.
Miss Greene will discuss THE Tran
scendentalist Movement" taking up
especially Emerson, AlcOtt and Mar
garet Fuller.
The music section Of the Ladies' Lit
erary club viii meet next Wednesday
morning at 10 O'Clock at the home OF
Miss Blanche Kimball A paper will
be read on the history Of music and
several musical numbers will be given.
The next meeting Of the woman's
club will be held Tuesday at the home
of Mrs. Allen T. Sanford The pro-
gramme viii be in charge Of the presi-
dent.
The German section of the Ladies'
Literary club viii meet Wednesday
morning. at 10 o'clock this week, in
stead of Thursday as usual.
The history section Of the Ladies
Literary club viii hold no meeting this
week, nor for two weeks thereafter.
The Bible study class of the Council
/ of Jewish Women Will meet Wednes-
day at 8 o'clock at the B. B. rooms.