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Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-14
MINES AND MINING.

La rata Miner.
Long Bros. are doing annual work
m Burnt Timber gulch.
Fred Schrader is working on his
promising claims In Chicago gulch
The Swamp Angel Mining company
has let a contract for sinking their
shaft 30 feet
Dick Neville has contract to re-
imber the tunnel on the La Plata
Chief mine.
Hunter ~ Ayelson are doing assess
nent work on their property near the
saxon mine.
The Little La Plata Is showing we'll
and the owners are now making plans
ior more extensive work.
j d. Patterson is doing the annual
work on his Little Chief group of con-
tact claims in Basin gulch.
Joe Cortet, the Hesperus merchant,
Is doing development work on some
good looking properties In Burnt Tim
Der gulch.
Samuel Todd hauled out load OF
3ulldozcr ore yesterday and u part OF
it was i00-pound chunk showing
the paystreak to be 1s inches wide
The Southern Boy Mining company
was organized last week by G. II. Me
| conneli. A. 70 Reynolds and others
md will continue operations on the
Southern Boy tunnel.
II. NJ. Miller and associates In the
Villa Ray group OF claims are form
ing stock company on this promis-
ng property. These claims are sltu
tied on the divide between Neptune
md Burnt Timber guiches. and, while
)nly prospects, have shown values to
Justify the belief that moderate
AMOUNT of development will produce
pay ore.
Supt. CARMEL Is getting things into
| shape for extensive work on the Bor-
IN Gulcb Mining company's claims.
| rhe boarding and bunk houses are
completed and he will increase his
| force and push development. Col.
Demming Is expected to return from
Pennsylvania this week when 1t Is
likely that more work will be mapped
put. Samples are taken every day
md the results are perfectly satisfact-
Dry
The Bonnie Girl company has start
ed work in good shape and material
for the new buildings is now being
hauled in 1t is yet uncertain just
how much will be done this fall. but
the erection of boarding and bunk
houses. assay office and the addition
to the old mill Will keep big force
employed for the balance Of the year.
Messrs. buckingham and Foreman, the
company's engineers. have finished
running lines and levels and are now
ready to complete the plans for the
extensive improvements contemplated
by this company.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-14
THE GRADEN FLOUR MILL
4 GREAT INDUSTRY

The work of repairing and remodel
ing the Graden Mercantile company's
flour mill, which was commenced six
or eight weeks ago. IL nearing com
pletion. and 1t is expected the wheels
win be turning again within week
or ten days.
In times past this mill had TO com
pete with outside mills which had bet
ter facilities for making -four on ac-
count Of the comparatively small de
mand here. But now this drawback
has been eliminated. and the new ma
cninery installed, the improvements
and the new methods adopted place
the Durango mill in position to com
pete and hold its own with any other
mill In the country.
The principal Improvement consists
of two patent swing sifters. new
invention which has already reyolu-
tionized -four milling wherever they
have been adopted.
These slfters are large boxes con
| tanning series of selves, and the
whole Is moved in n rotary motion al
a rapid rate. thus separating the fiouI
from the bran and shorts In more
easy and satisfactory manner than
was ever dreamed of in olden times
Each sitter contains thirty selves.
Another important piece Of machin
cry is newly invented bran buster
which Is a great convenience.
Another item worthy OF note IN {
Perfection dust collector, which b,
means of hot air suction cleans th'
rolls. This Ia also new thing In th'
milling business. the merits of which
Mr.. George Robertson, the miller II
charge. was not slow TO recognize.
One secret OF the success OF thi
mill in turning out the excellent bran,
OF -four for which 1t Is noted is tn
fact that all wheat before beinI
ground is washed and dried. aboii
forty gallons Of water being used !
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-14
UNITED BOYS BRIGADE.
%.

BALTIMORE. Sep. ll.--Great
plans are being made for the enter
tainment OF the national meeting and
encampment OF the United Boys
Brigade which is to he held in this
city early the coming month
The United Boys Brigade Is one of
the largest organizations In the world.
Like the Salvation Army, It is for
eign organization. having been found
cd In Glasgow. Scotland, by w. A.
Smith Since then # has grown to
such an extent that in 1887 Mr. Smith
relinquished his business to become
brigade secretary at headquarters Of
flee, position he has held ever since.
Within the United Kingdom there are
A. 900 boys In the Brigade, and If the
United States. Canada, Australia, New
Zealand, South Africa, the West In
dies. India and Ceylon are included.
there are not less than 1900 companies
$500 officers and 5000 boys actually
enrolled.
Lieutenant-General II p. Bone. who
is vice president of the Carnegie com
pany. is commander-in-chief of the Bril-
sade In this country. Thee national
trustees include some OF the best
known men in America. The full
board includes Charles NJ. Schwab.
James A. Huston of Pttsburg. General
p. A. BRIGHAM OF Boston. Col Il. A.
Beekham Of Washington General o. A.
Perrigo OF New Haven. and Prof. o. C.
Grauer of Chicago.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-14
VEGETABLES AND FARM
PRODUCTS.

Best collection OF potatoes raised by
one person. First diploma; second
blue ribbon.
Best collection of onions. First
diploma; second. blue ribbon.
Best collection of turnips. First
diploma; second. blue ribbon.
Best collection green beans. First
diploma; second, blue ribbon.
Best collection tomatoes. First. di
ploma,, second, blue ribbon.
Best so pounds beets. First, dl
ploma: second, blue ribbon.
one-fourth bushel onion sets. First
diploma; second, blue ribbon.
Best collection OF sugar beets
First, diploma; second, blue ribbon.
Best 100 pounds mangel wurtzel
First. diploma. second, blue ribbon.
one-fourth bushel carrots. First
diploma; second, blue ribbon.
One-fourth bushel Darsnips. First
diploma; second, blue ribbon.
Best collection watermelon. musk
melon and cantaioupe. First, diplo
ma, second, blue ribbon
Best collection cucumbers. First
diploma; second. blue ribbon.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-14

package Pratt's Poultry Food
Best pair of White Leghurns. 5-lb
package Pratfs Poultry Food.
| Best pair of White Wyandottes. 5.Ib
package Pratt's Poultry Food.
Best pair Of Brown Red Bnntams. s.
ID package Pratt's Poultry Food,
| Best pair OF Silver Duckwing Games.
5-lb package Pratt's Poultry Food.
Best pair OF Silver Pencilod Ham,
burghs. 5lb package pratts Poul.
try Food.
Division u.
BELGIAN HAREs.
Best matured buck Diploma.
Best matured doe. Diploma.
Best doe with litter of young. Diplo-
ma.
ANooRA RABBITS.
Best pair of matured Angoras. Di
IANna.
Best Angora doe with litter of young
Diploma
Best and largest display OF hares and
rabbits. Diploma.
PROGRAM.
First Day.
FIRST RACE.
3-S Mile-For Colts years and under
never raced on Association
Grounds. $500 Purse. First, sl5
second, s20 third. $40. Five to en-
ter; four to start
SECOND RACE.
i-2 Mile Dash-Free-for-all. $4,000
Purse. & to enter. to start SIS
TO first; s35 to second; SIS To third.
SECOND DAY.
FIRST RACE.
Ia Mile-Free-for-all $500 Purse.
TO enter. to start s45 to first,
$50 to second SO to third,
SECOND RACE.
3-i Mile-Freefor-all $4,000 Purse
Five to enter. to start, 10000 to
first; $50 TO second; s25 to third
THIRD DAY.
FIRST RACE
IL Mile-Free-for-ail. $4,000 Purse.
Five to enter. to start. $40 to
first; $50 To second: $40 to third.
SECOND RACE.
Relay Race horses in each string
change each mile. Three or more
entries to I'LL. Relay rules to govern.
5000 to first.
Bail game each day. $3.50 in purses.
Vaudeville Performance each day
by Professionals.
Potato Race. Something new;
highly exciting
Indian Races each day by both
Buck and SQuaw.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-14
LIVE STOCK.
Blooded Horses.

ii. c. Schroeder. Superintendent.
Two entries. Entries true to name.
No one person or firm allowed to en-
ter for another person.
Stallion. years and upward. First
diploma; second, blue ribbon.
Stallion, years old First, diploma;
second, blue ribbon
Stallion, year old. First. diploma;
second. blue ribbon.
Stallion. colt. First. diploma; second,
blue ribbon.
Brood mare with sucking colt First,
diploma; second, blue ribbon.
Filly. 2 years old. First, diploma:
second, blue ribbon.
F'illy, year old First, diploma;
second. blue ribbon.
Mare colt First, diploma; second,
blue ribbon.
Pure Bred Draft Horses.
Stallion, 3 years and upward. First,
diploma; second. blue ribbon.
Stallion, 2 years old. First, diploma;
second. blue ribbon.
Stallion, year old First. diploma;
second, blue ribbon.
Horse colt. First. diploma; second.
blue ribbon.
Brood mare with sucking colt. First,
diploma; second. blue ribbon.
Filly, years old. First. diploma;
second, blue ribbon.
Filly. years old. First, diploma;
second, blue ribbon.
Filly, year old First, diploma;
second, blue ribbon.
Mare colt. First, diploma; secoud
blue ribbon.
| Draft, Carriage and Buggy TIE ms.
Best pair buggy geldings or mares
First. diploma; second. blue ribbon
Best pair carriage geldings or mares
First. diploma; second. blue ribbon
Best pair draft horses. First, diplo
ma; second, blue ribbon.
Single buggy gelding or mare. First
| diploma; second, blue ribbon.
Saddle gelding or mare. First, di
ploma; second. blue ribbon.
Thoroughbred Beef Breeds.
Bull years old and upwards. First
diploma; second. blue ribbon.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-14
RURAL MAIL CARRIERS FORM
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

CHICAGO. Sept. 1.-THE rural let
here today and formed national as
sociation. The delegation represents
1900 rural letter carriers They
want better roads, more salary and
fewer privations.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-14

Best plate OF peaches, any variety
First. diploma. second blue ribbon
Best plate of ounces. any variety
First. diploma: second. blue ribbon
Best plate of plums. any variety
First. diploma; second, blue ribbon
Best plate OF apricots. any variety
First. diploma; second. blue ribbon
Best plate OF crabapples. any yarie
ty. First, diploma; second. blue rib
bon.
Best collection of pears. not less
than five varieties. First, diploma
second. blue ribbon.
Summer Apples.
Best plate Duchess, 3 specimens
First, diploma. second. blue ribbon
Fall Apples.
Best plate Ramsdel. sweet. ) speci
mems. First. diploma: second. blue
ribbon.
Best plate of Wealthy. : specimens
First. diploma: second. blue ribbon.
Best plate of Rambo. . specimens
First, diploma; second. blue ribbon
Early Winter Apples.
Best plate OF Roman Beauty, 8 spec
illtllH. + lIsl, ulDlbIld, EBEOnU. Dliit
ribbon.
Best plate of Milan, . specimens
First. diploma: second. blue ribbon.
Winter Apples.
Best plate of Grimes Golden, !
pecimens. First. diploma: second,
blue ribbon
Best plate OF King of Thompkins
County, . specimens. First. diploma;
second, blue ribbon.
Best plate OF jonathan. 5 specimens.
rirst. diploma; second. blue ribbon.
Best plate Of Winter Pearmain. :
,pecimens. First, diploma, second.
llue ribbon
Long Keepers.
Best plate Ben Davis. 5 specimens.
e'irst. diploma; second. blue ribbon.
Best plate Missouri Pippn, speci-
mems. First, diploma; second, blue
ibbon-
Best plate Jennet, specimens.
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Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-14
Class A--No Entry Fee.
FARM CTS-INCLUDlNG
VEGETABLES,

Class A--No Entry Fee.
FARM CTS-INCLUDING
VEGETABLES.
c. E. Dudley. Chairman and Super.
intendent; Giles T. Vandegrift, Rex
Bansmer. Assistants.
Division |.
All grains, seeds and vegetables
competing for premiums must be ex-
hibited by the producer, and must
have been grown in the year 1908.
All articles entered Tor exhibition
shall be In place not later than G
O'Clock p. m, Tuesday, September %
1903.
Entries close Saturday, September
20th. at o'clock p. III.
No article on exhibition can be re
moved until the close of the fair.
Articles can be entered for one prize
only.
Judges in this department will com
mence making awards Thursday
morning at O'Clock
, For best collection of farm products
from La Plata county, shown by one
person. all their own growing First.
For best collection of farm products
from Montezuma county. shown by
one person. their own growing. First
diploma: second. blue ribbon.
For best collection of farm products
from San Juan county. n. NJ, shown
by one person. all their own growing
First, diploma, second. blue ribbon.
All entries for premiums must be
true 10 name, There must be at least
two entries for each premium offered
in Division l.
Glass 5-No Entry Fee.
Articles can be entered for one
prize only
c. E Dudley, Chairman and Super
intendent.
Best collection of fruit from La
Plata county. grown by one person
(not less than twenty varietiesJ
First. diploma; second. blue ribbon
Best collection of fruit from Monte
yuma county, grown by one person
mot less than twenty yarieues)
First. diploma; second, blue ribbon
Best collection of fruit from Sar
Juan county, New Mexico grown by
one person mot less than twenty va
rieties) First, diploma; second, blue
ribbon.
Two entries necessary in all the
above.
Division II.
Best collection of apples by one per
son, their own growing. First, di
ploma; second. blue ribbon
Best collection of grapes by one per
son. their own growing. First, di
ploma; second, blue ribbon.
Best collection of pears by one per
son, their own growing Firse. di
ploma; second, blue ribbon.
Best plate OF grapes. any variety
First. diploma; second. blue ribbon
Best plate OF apples. any variety
First. diploma: second. blue ribbon.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-14
PREMIUM LIST
And Amusement Program
of the Colorado=New
Mexico Fair

Below will be efound the complete
premium list of the fair, along with
those in charge of the different de-
partments. Also the amusement pro
gram:
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-14
Division w.
CHiNA-HAND- PAINTED.
SCHOOL WORK.

Open to all public and Indian
schools in the San Juan, Southern Col
orado and Northern New Mexico.
Committee: Edith b. NJ. Young.
Supt.. Mrs. J. X. Bail and W. NJ. Peter
son Of Fort Lewis.
Art exhibit by school children OF
eighth grade and higher. Animas
City and Indian Schools.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-14
TRUE GENIUS.

Hicks-We had a great time at the
club last night. Sorry not to see you
there. Charley.
Mrs. Porter latter Hicks had gomez
Why, Charles. you told me you spent
the whole OF last evening at the club.
Mr.. Porter with great presence OF
mind SO | did. my dear. The rea-
son Hicks didn't see me was because
he wasn't there himself. Trying to
deceive his wife probably,
Mrs. Porter--Tbe wretch! And no
would try 10 rob me OF the confidence
have in you | always did see some
thing about that man didn't like.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-14

Jack-"You should have seen how
mad old Roxley was when told him
proposed to marry his daughter
Ned-"Kicked like a mule, chr
Jack--"No; wish he had. A mule
only kicks backward. be,isva
Philadelphia Catholic GtanAars.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-14

Bull. year old. First. diploma; sec.
| ond. blue ribbon.
Hull calf. First. diploma; second
| blue ribbon
Cow. 3 years old and upwards, must
have produced calf within year.
First, diploma; second. biua ribbon.
Cow or heifer years old First, di-
ploma; second, blue ribbon
Heiicr. year old. First, diploma:
second, blue ribbon.
lieifer, calf FIRST. diploma. second,
blue ribbon.
Thoroughbred Dairy Breeds.
Bull. Years old and up. Diploma.
Bull, year old Diploma.
Bull calf. Diploma.
Cow, 3 years old and up (calf within
year,. First, diploma. second blue
ribbon.
Cow or helfer, years old. First, di-
ploma; second. blue ribbon.
Heifer calf, l year old First. diplo-
ma; second. blue ribbon.
Best herd beef breeds, over . years
bull. females. First. diploma;
second, blue ribbon.
Best herd beef. breeds under 2 years.
/ bull. females. First, diploma:
second, blue ribbon.
Bulls and cows. all kinds. Diplomas.
Sheep.
IL. c, Goulding. Superintendent, Doc
O'Comnell. Assistant.
Buck, year and over. First, diplo.
ma; second. blue ribbon.
Eve, 2 years old and over. Fist, di.
ploma; second, blue ribbon.
Eve, year old. First, diploma: sec.
ond, blue ribbon.
Buck Lamb. First, diploma; second.
blue ribbon
Eve Lamb. First, diploma; second,
blue ribbon
Hogs.
Best boar. First. diploma: second,
blue ribbon,
Best SOW. First, diploma; second,
blue ribbon.
POULTRY AND PET STOCK
BREEDS.
II. c. Schroeder, Superintendent.
No article can be entered for more
than one prize.
Division |.
Barred Plymouth Rock, best pair, any
age. Diploma
Barred Plymouth Rock. best pen. hi.
ploma,
White Plymouth Rock.
White Plymouth Rock. best pair. any
age. Diploma.
White Plymouth Rock. best pen, any
age. Diploma
Buff Plymouth Rock.
Buzz Plymouth Rock, best pair, any
age. Diploma
Bun Plymouth Rock. best pen, any
age. Diploma.
Silver Wyandottes.
Silver Wyandottes. best pair, any age
Diploma.
Silver Wyandottes, best pen. any age
Diploma.
Golden Wyandottes.
Golden Wyandottes. best pair, any
age. Diploma,
Golden Wyandottes. best pen, any age
Diploma.
White Wyandottes.
White Wyandottes. best pair, any age
Diploma.
White Wyandottes host ma, INV a.o
Diploma.
Buff Mandate.
Buff Wyapdottes bost mar any ope
Diploma.
Buff -yVyandottos hest non anv ooo
Diploma
BLACK Snanisb
Black Spanlsb hest noir any ago
Diploma
Black Spanisb hest non any ma
Diploma.
Lioht ar b,,,s
Best pair any age Dinloma
Best pen. any age Diploma
Buff Coohins.
Buff Cochlns. best pair. any age pl.
ploma.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-14

Best and largest display given by
any one district. Handsome
picture. presented by George
Goodman
Best and largest display in any
one subject by any one district.
Handsome framed picture. pre-
scented by George Goodman.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-14
Division III.
TYPOGRAPHY.

Committee: Mrs. b. w Ritter and
Mrs c. ]. O'Keefe.
Best and largest collection. $500
Best piece ................. 400
Best piece with color ...... 200
Best original design ............ 200
Best study OF head ........... " 90
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-14
DAIRY AND POULTRY.

DNTHY AND POULTRY.
A. +. Hood. Superintendent Mrs.
]. N, Galloway. Assistant.
Division l..
All articles offered in competition
for premiums in this department are
to remain the property of The Colo
rado-New Mexico Fair Association
with the understanding that all ex-
hibits are to be put up and sold To
the highest bidder for cash.
Division II.
No entrance fee shall be charged in
this department.
Division LII
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-06-11
KIND WORDS FOR US.

An editorial paragraph in the last is
sue of the Johnson City Comet an
nounces that on June 2jth they will
again start daily paper by that nAme,
Bright Oy" tried this ten years ago,
but, metereoric like, the Comet flashed
upon the world and soon died in the
infinite realms of space. 1t has made
its journey through the solar system,
and, according to astronomical signs,
will again appear in the newspaper sky
on June 2jth, when its tail will again
be seen and it will scintillate, holding
the Johnson City folk in awe at the
most remarkable spectacle. We trust
the meteor will reach a zenith position
in the heaven which it will retain for q
million years to blaze the path and
show the old soldiers home. When Cy
signs his last sigh, and has slept as
long as Rameses OF ancient Egypt, may
he awake on the resurrection morn tc
observe the Comets tail still in its ex.
allied position, blazing the trail for the
weary and tempest-tossed travellers OIL
this terrestrial sphere who are wend
ing their zig.zag way to the eterna
city. Bristol News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-06-11
RAILROAD RUMORS.

The New York Wall Street Journal
says: Notwithstanding the decision
of many of the lines to curtail con-
struction, reports of new construction
under way for the week ending May
30th show 973 miles of track either act
ually opened Tor operation or under
contract for immediate construction.
Some of the more important projects
are; Carolina & Northwestern. -Exten-
sion from Freeland, N. c., to top of
Blue Ridge mountains As miles. "
This is She road that the Seaboard
Air Line is supposed to be building to
a connection with the Virginia & South
Western, referred to in the paragraph
above. AS we understand the situation
this line is Independent of the Carter
road, the South n Western. Mr.. Car
ter is pushing his line over the Blue
Ridge as rapidly as men can complete
the work BY the middle of next week
trains will be running to Spruce Pine
and the camps have been moved fur
Their ahead. This road will cross the
Blue Ridge through what is known a.
the Mckinney Gap on one per cent
grade. The indications now are tina
the line will be pushed rapidly to Ma
rion, N. @. No work has been started
on the north end of the line from thi
city to the coal fields as yet.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-06-11

Henry X. McHarg, the president of
the Virginia & Southwestern Railway
and also the owner of it, sails next
Tuesday for Europe for a brief visit.
1t is supposed that his visit has some
thing to do with the financing of the
schemes he has for the extension of the
lines of his road. Ore of these is be-
lieved to be to connect with the Sea-
board Air Line, which road is reported
to be now building an extension of the
Carolina & Northwestern road into the
Virginia Il Southwestern territory. Mr.
McHarg is one of the shrewdest rail
road fnanciers in this country. He
has made speciality of buying small
roads, improving them and selling out
to some of the big systems for a big
price. He usually knows where he car
make good bargain and it is believed
that he has not taken hold of the Vir.
ginia & Southwestern road to make {
failure.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-06-11

Cy Lyle threatens to change his
weekly Comet into daily about the
last of the present month. Cy is such
joker that one can never tell whom he
means it. The Comet is one of the
spicy weeklies of this section of the
state, and if it should become a daily
it will be sought after. Its editor and
proprietor is original in his thoughts
and words and challenges the respect
of those who read his paper. If he
should start daily we trust it may be
successful beyond his most luminous
expectations. Knoxville journal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-06-11
Now VIII You Be Good I?

The Johnson City Comet has come
out for the nomination of Grover Cleye,
land in 1904. We have no objection tC
the "Ring-Splitters" nominating him
ii they want to enter a man for the
race. The democrats will not nominate
backbone any more. --Greenevillt
Democrat.
1t has always been thus. The mar
whose backbone is as flexible as two
strand yard-string goads in the BELT
Element of the strong, resolute, deter
mined man. If Cy Lyle has said HI
is for Cleveland, you may depend upoI
it, he will be for Cleveland next week
next month, next year. The pity is
Greeneyile has no democratic pape
run by man who has at least a littl
bit of backbone. Lyons Advertiser.