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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
ROCK
ISLAND
FIGHT

CHICAGO, Ill, Jan. Si.-J. Hamil-
ton Lewis local stocllholder of the
Chicago, Rock Island az Pacific rail
road, has asked for receiver to take
possession OF the road. stocks. and
bonds of the company to prevent the
consummation of an alleged scheme
OF reorganization for the purpose OF
defrauding stockholders.
The bill of complaint recites that
the company was originally organized
with capital of $75 900 900. and now
mas assets OF about that value; that
Moore Bros, Marshall Field. Ogden
Mills and others, after effecung the
fraudulent reorganization, by forming
a promoting company in Iowa, and an
other company in New Jersey to take
over the bonafide company, have put
on the market two hundred million
dollars worth of stocks and bonds.
realizing millions of dollars in profits
and the control of the road
The plaintiff foresees a scheme to
swlndle the public by the sale of
stock that has not half the value
claimed for it, and then plumber the
small stockholders.
Mr. Lewis asks for a temporary in
junction restraining Marshall Field.
II. r. Cable, William H. and James N.
Moore. w. e. Iced. d. G. Reid. c. c.
Frick, Ogden Mills and others, and
the Central Trust company. of New
YORK, from consummating the deal or
disposing of the stocks and bonds.
He also petitions for the appointment
Of a receiver to probe the alleged
frauds
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
IMPORTANT
NEWSPAPER
CHANGES

The Colorado Springs Gazette
makes the following announcement
Mr.. Stevens now owns the Gazette:
MIR. Stevens will in the immediate
future begin the publication of a
morning Republican newspaper at
Pueblo.
THE project has been under con-
sideration for a long time, and 1t is
now believed that the situation is ripe
for such an undertaking.
Pueblo is the leading Industrial
city of the west and has entered upon
period of rapid growth which bids
fair in short time to place it fore
most among the cities between the
Missouri river and the Pacific coast.
AS a railroad center and as
headquarters for Wholesale trade, P,i-
eblo is unexcelled in the Rocky
mountain region, and for these reas-
ons, as well as others, It offers excep-
tional advantages as the location for
n newspaper of general state and in
terstate circulation.
The southern and western parts OF
Colorado, including the great valleys
OF the Arkansas. the Rio Grande. the
Grand. the Gunnison and the San
Juan. and their tributaries, comprise
the richest, the most resourcefu and
the most rapidly progressive sections
OF the state, and 1t will be the pur-
pose of the new daily to assist in
the promotion of all legitimate enter
prises and developments In the re-
gions named.
Contracts have already been made
for news service. new perfecting
three-deck press, with color attach
ment, and for linotype machines.
THE new enterprise will be under
way not later than April 10"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
THAT YOU MAY KNOW.

We have all kinds of houses,
at all kinds of prices. that we
will sell for cash or on the In
installment plan in payments
To suit purchaser. For
5 700 we can sell very comfortable
four-room cottage in good loca-
ton.
81 $50 will buy n sIx-room house with
two full lots on the Boulevard.
$3.50 will buy n seven-room modern
house in choice location. Two
and one-half lots. This Is also
Boulevard property.
If you contemplate purchase.
or want to rent house. ascer-
tain what we have to offer.
FRANK ELDREDGE.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
CONCERNING
TREATMENT
OF ORES

The liveliest interest has been man
Tested in the La Plata district by the
mill men during the past few
months. and from what The
Herald has been able to gath
or from the results of inyesti-
CATION and study of the several char
acters of ores, it appears that concen-
tration and cyanidation in combina-
ton will be the prevailing treatment
for the section in the future. This
idea has long been urged by some
of the local people who have studied
the ores, and now it has the approval
of those who have recently begun in
vestigation.
1t has been known for years that
the district has most needed a treat
ment which will recover the values of
the low grade ores. those of too low
a grade to warrant the expenses of
transportation and smelling. The
great bodies of iron sulphides once
under successful treatment would
give the La Plata district position
among the producing camps of the
state that none save Leadville has
ever eHJoytu LOT ldrSe tonnage ana
continued production. The time has
come for practical men to take hold
of the La Platas, and effort in the
future will not be confined to that
narrow channel of mining enterprise
which has heretofore been compre-
hended in n small coterie of gophering
miners who have gouged for rich
pockets. And 1t is gratifying to know
that the crowd coming here last
spring. made up chiefly of sure thing
agents of the gang that has roasted in
Denver for years to pick up small
snaps, never doing any real mining. Is
now to be followed by the men who
go into the earth to explore veins and
open up mines.
During the greater part of the time
for nearly twenty years there has
been enough rich ore mined In some
part of the district to continue to
claim the attention of mining people.
but the small gopherng enterprises
did much harm in that they gave the
outside world an idea that there was
nothing permanent in the district, and
this more than anything else retarded
the coming OF the men who do the
country some good. Another drawback
for long time was suffered in the
presence of a number of crooked
schemers who, as 1t, were, homestead
ed the district and robbed and jobbed
all comers. This latter industry has
about worn Itself out until a new
batch not so well known starts in
Litigation in powder and lead and in
the courts has operated to delay vari-
GUS enterprises. but the outlook now
for a better condition of affairs Is
very promising. Most of the new en-
terprises are guided by men who have
been up against everything from the
camp robbing bird to the train robber,
and they are proceeding carefully to
protect their interests and those of
their friends.
The La Plata district is booked for
big year in the sale and develop
ment of mining properties. the dis
trict having successfully passed that
period when backcappers and black
mallers can turn turn down sales that
will not pay them tribute.
The Herald has long advocated the
merits of the section and will contin-
ue to watch progress with interest
and give the news faithfully.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
HOUSE RESUMES
LEGISLATIVE SESSION

WASHINGTON. d. C., Jan. 81
The house this morning resumed the
legislative session of yesterday. there
having been recess over night.
Payne (Rep) of New York, who has
been leading the fight against the
private claim bills on the ground OF
economy did not make the point OF
no quorum, though but two score
members were present All bills
against which no objection had been
raised were passed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
FROM SiLvERTON.

SILVERTON, Jan. 31.-A large and
enthusiastic Indignation meeting was
held here last night, to forcibly ex-
press public sentiment in regard to
the taking off of our passenger SER
vice. The meeting was attended by
prominent and representative citizens
who took an active part. Strong res
olutions were adopted and relief from
the state Legislature now in session,
will be invoked.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
GENERAL BOOTH IN DALLAS.

DALLAS, Tex. Jan. 3i.-Lads and
lassies of the Salvation Army are
gathered here from many points
throughout the southwest to meet and
confer with General William Booth,
founder and head of the organization,
who has arrived here from Memphis,
accompanied by Consul Booth-Tucker
and staff OF officers Tomorrow the
general will preach in the Dallas op-
era house. leaving the following day
for New Orleans.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02

CHANGE IN
TAXATION

The Denver Post in the following
article strikes a popular chord and it
is hoped that it may become law:
There came a CLEAN of hope into
the hearts of financially embarrassed
heads of families when Representa-
tives Max Morris and Harvey E. Gar
man introduced a bill amending the
present law regarding taxation.
The measure provides that all tax
es shall be uniform and that there
shall be an exemption of $500 on per-
sonal property.
In introducing the bill Morris and
Garman presen ed letter from Coun-
ty Assessor A exander, reading:
Hereto attached you will please
find in duplicate bill for an act to
submit an amendment to the constitu-
tion OF the state of Colorado in regard
To- matter of taxation which is, in
my judgment, OF vital Importance to
the people.
The constitution now provides for
the benefit of 5000 worth of household
goods. 1t has been customary for the
assessors throughout the state to as
sNSo Houo'iioih ooouo az abouA bp p'l
cent on the dollar of the actual cost.
A further reduction has been allowed
on account of depreciation and Incl
dental wear and tear, so that the eX-
emption in reality amounted to about
$500. The proposed amendment does
not change the exemption of house
hold goods, but if the person assessed
has no household property, or if the
value of the same is less than 5000.
then the exemption will apply to any
class of personal property up to the
amount named. The amendment has
been prepared by Hon. John R. Smith,
one of the ablest constitutional law
yers in Colorado.
In the work of this Office l have
given a great deal of thought and
study to the subject of this eXemp-
tion and | believe the present law is
absolutely unfair and unjust. especial
ly to the laboring and farming classes
of the state.
- AS an illustration: A majority OF
the people who do manual labor have
very small amount of household
goods-$25 or $50 worth, perhaps,
and as rule not to exceed 800. I'm
der the law as it now stands. they re-
ceive the exemption for that amount,
but are taxed upon everything else
they possess. The mechanic and arti-
san are taxed upon the tools by which
they gain livelihood, and the farmer
is taxed upon his farming implements,
horses, cows and other animals he
may own.
~ take the view, however, that if
one man is entitled to 5000 exemption
upon one class of goods, another man
should be entitled to the same ex-
emption upon any class of personal
property which he may hold.
"In this county there are perhaps
some 5000 who practically have little,
if any, household goods and who re-
ceve no benefit from the exemption
law as it now stands, but are COM
PEELED to pay taxes upon implements
of trade and other personal items
of trade which do not come under the
present exemption law.
L desire to call your attention to
one of the many instances that have
come under my observation in this
office, showing the effect of the pres
ent exemption law as affecting the la
boring classes: An old lady living in
a tent in one of the suburbs had prac-
tically no household furniture, but
owned COW, which was assessed for
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Regular services tomorrow
Sunday school, 9:45 a. IN.
Preaching at IL. Fourth sermon of
the series on THE Christian Life"
Junior Union, 2:30 p. III.
Senior Union, G:30.
Evening service, 1880. Subject:
Repentance.
Everybody cordially welcome.
February 10th we begin series of
special meetings with Rev. Joshua
Gravett of Denver. The public Is in
vited to hold this in mind. and plan to
hear this good man
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
FROM TELLURIDE.

Special Telephone to The Herald:
TELLURIDE. Colo. Jan. 3l.-A
miner named Mac Smith was instant
ly killed at the Contention mine. near
town, this morning. He drilled into
an old blast. which exploded. throw
ing him several feet away, and into an
old shaft, $50 feet deep.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
FILED FOR RECORD.

Location Certificate-Simon lode in
California Mining district, by Samuel
N. Johnson.
Location rtificates-Isabell, Au.
rora, Orphan May. and Orphan Belle
lodes, in California Mining district, by
J. T. O'Hara ct al.
Warranty Deed-George w.
Rhoads to David s. Hollar. water
rights and interest in and to irriga.
tlon ditch. consideration $500.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
ST. COLUMBIA CHURCH.

Rev. Father Duffy Will hold services
ms follows tomorrow.
At 8 a. m. low mass. At 10 a. m.
high mass. Sermon after each mass.
Christian doctrine class for both
juniors and seniors at p. M.
4 vespers and dedication of the
Blessed Sacrament at T30 p. m.
Next Monday is Candlemas day
Services Mt s a. m. The blessing OF
the candles will take place immedl
ately prior to mass.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
PROMINENT PlTTSeURG
CITIZEN SHOT

PITTSBURG. Pa. Jan. 3l.-C. b.
Allison, proprietor OF the Sheridan
Electric company, was summoned to
his door at 1880 this morning and
shot In the breast by unknown par
ties. Political trouble and anti-sa-
loon agitation Is at the bottom of the
attempted murder.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
CUNARD LINER LUCANlA
OVERDUE AT QUEENSTOWN

QUEENSTOWN, Jan. 31.-The Gu
due yesterday. has not been sighted
yet Some anxiety Is felt as other
vessels have reported no bad weather.
The Lucania was sighted OFF Fastret
this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
EX-sEcRETARY LONG
SHOWS NO CHANGE

BOSTON, Mass, Jan. 31.-The ply
clans bulletins today say that Mr.
Long spent a comfortable night. and
has taken an adequate amount Of
nourishment His condition this
morning shows no noticeable change.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02

Services tomorrow ms follows;
Sunday school at 10 a. IN.
Preaching at II a. m. Subject:
Rest in the Midst of Labor"
Junior C. T.. at 3 p. m.
Senior c. T. in connection with the
usual preaching service at 1880 p. m.
Good music. All are invited.
w II. FERGUSON, Pastor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
WATER COMMISSIONERS.

The board of county commissioners
have recommended. and their recon-
mendation will probably receive Gov
ernor Peabody's approval, the follow
ing appointments as water. commits
sioners:
For Water District No. 33-Hans
Aspaas, of Content.
For Water District No. 30-C. T.
Tovrea, of Animas Valley.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
GEN. MILES WILL DINE
WITH KING EDWARD
o

LONDON, Jan. 31.-General Miles
will be the guest of the king at Wind
sor castle tomorrow, at the kings spe
cial invitation. The general will dine
and sleep at the castle.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
sAFEBlOWERS
MAKE GOOD HAUL

LIVERPOOL. Jan. 3l.-The safe OF
the Anglo-American company. the
British branch OF the Standard OIL
company. WAS blown last night. and
three hundred pounds In cash taken.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
KANSAS CITY VISITED BY
NUMBER OF CELEBRITIES

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Jan. 30.--Sev-
eral celebrities will arrive here today
or tonight. They are Mascagni. JEFF
fries and Fitzsimmons. General Wood
and Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral BristoW
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
RUNNING SHORT OF SUPPLIES

CARACAS, Jan. 3l.--Supplies are
rapidly diminishing in this city Ow-
ing to the scarcity of Hour twelve bak-
cries have been compelled to close
their doors
The news of Minister Bowens 1if
fcnlties with the allied powers in the
negotiations has caused great SEN
sation here. The public is anxiously
a"airirE tie raising OF the blockade
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
CELEBRATE sEMlcENTENNIAL

NEW YORK, Jan. 31-The Corn
Exchange bank is fifty years old and
has arranged to celebrate the semi
centennial with a big banquet tonight
at Sherry's. Several financiers of ma
tional reputation have accepted invi-
tations to speak
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
M. E. CHURCH. sourh.

Regular services tomorrow
AT IL a. m, subject; What Is
MANI"
At 1880 p. m: "Atonement in
Christ
Sunday school at 10 n. m.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening.
f. AUSTIN HENRY, Pastor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02

CHICAGO. Illinois. Jan. 81
Congressman Rumple of the Second
Iowa district. died at local hospital
this morning. of cancer His home
was at Council Bluffs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02

Smokers go where they can get the
best for their money. J. l. williams
Is the man who keeps the goods.
Every popular brand Of cigars and To-
baccos.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
SALVATION ARMY.

Services at the hall tomorrow
Everybody welcome
At 10:30 n. m, Holiness" meeting
At p. m, Christian Praise" meet
ing.
Regular services at p. m. Ensign
Frsbee in charge.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02

Wesley Helms tonsorial parlors
have won fame for Kisagetcum which
has relieved so many people Of dand.
run and falling hair.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
lockwood a pEak,Ns.

Are agents for the Northwestern
Mutual Life Insurance company Of
Milwaukee. Wis, the best life insuy.
ance company in the world. sss -
for rates. etc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02

CoRFEU. Jan. 3l.-The British
cruiser Pioneer collided with tor
pedo boat destroyer in the Mediter.
ranean OF here today. and two sailors
were drowned and thirteen are miss.
ing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
Phone No. 81 =.

One ring will bring one half dozen
of Coor's Family Beer. None like II
on the market
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02

Those lunches with Coor's beer
gives one tone and health to the sys-
TEN. The La Plata BottIing Works.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02

Buy an Estate Oak or Coles Hot
Blyast and keep warm this winter.
w. c. CHAPMAN.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
GO TO

The Schutt Commission Co for ap-
pies. Only rs cents a box.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02

The largest and strongest insurance
agency in Durango.
LOCKWOOD 4 PERKINS.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
200 BOXES

Apples. only 25 cents box. schutt
Commission Co
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02

Cigars by the box = specially. sss
Williams and you will get what you
want
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02

Call for Coor's Beer IL you want the
best Phone BIB.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
METHODIST CHURCH.

Chancellor Buchtel of Denver uni
versity will preach morning AID even
ing. A cordial invitation to all
F. A. HAWKE, Pastor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
CHRISTIAN CATHOLIC.

Services tomorrow at the residence
of Mrs. G. n. Raymond at 3 o'clock p,
IN.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
Wesley Helm for baths.

Watch repairing and cleaning. only
expert watchmakers can do it right.
Hahn, the Jeweler.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02

The greatest and best varieties of
fruits and vegetables at Weightman's.
Phone, Durango 81.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
WHERE TO WORSHIP
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

Services at 800 Newman block at II
a m Subject: Spirit"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

f. AUSTIN HENRY. Pastor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-03
su,rem. cour, Anno,,re.u.,,

On July 9Th the Supreme Court will
make announcements of some of the
most important cases pending before
that tribunal This will be the clos
ing date of the session and the JUS
tees will leave for their vacations.
The court will probably stand ad-
journed not less than two months.
The court now has under consider
alton the appropriation bill case. and
upon its decision depends the question
Of whether the Legislature must be
called in extra session to provide sal.
aries and expenses of state offices.
One of the other very important
cases is that concerning the fire and
police board, which indirectly involves
other public officials holding over in
Office under the home-rule amendment
Whether the Inheritance tax law is
valid is another important question
the court is considering. Upon this
depends the right of the state to col
lect large sums. notably more than
$300.0 900 from the Stratton estate.
II the Court of Appeals hands down
the written opinion on the question OF
whether the city council or the county
canvassing board had the right tC
make the official count in the charte.
election this case will also be before
the court.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-03
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
ANNUAL. MEETING

Boston, June 2S.-Among the leading
Colorado guests here In attendance at
the Christian Science annual conven-
tion are:
Denver. David Kennedy. MIR. and Mrs.
Allis v. Stewart. MIR. and Mrs. George
Hnmlin. Mr.. and Mrs. Lenore White.
Captain NJ. S. Coe and John Gillispie;
Pueblo, e. w. Palmer: Victor, ii. NJ.
Hubert: Colorado Springs. Mrs. B. p.
Anderson, Judge and Mrs. Septimus j.
Hanna. Mr.. and Mrs. Bicknell Young,
MIR. and Mrs. +. w. Kimball. Miss An
derson. George T. Bradley. Central
City, Mr.. and Mrs. d. e. Seymour.
A feature of this years gathering Is
the projected enormous enlargement OF
the building of the Mother Church' In
Boston. .....-
Mrs. Eddy's letter TO the conference
was ms follows:
"Ny Beloved Brethren: have Sc
cret to tell thee. and question to ask.
Do YOU know how much l love you,
and the nature of this love? No? Then
my sacred secret is incommunicable
and we live apart. But. yes. And this
inmost something becomes articulate
and my book is not all you know OF
me-but your knowledge, with Its mag
nitude of meaning. uncovers my lie
and your heart has discovered 1t. The
spirit bespeaks our temporal history.
Difficulty. abnegation. constant. battle
against the world. the flesh and evil.
tell my long deep secret-evidence n
heart wholly in protest and unutter-
able love.
"Thc unprecedented progress OF
Christian Science is proverbial. and we
cannot be too grateful nor too humble
for this, inasmuch as our daily lives
serve to enhance or to stay its glory.
To triumph in truth. to keep the faith
individually and collectively. conflict
ing elements must be mastered. De-
feat need not follow victory, joy over
good achievements and work well done
should not be relapsed by some lost
opportunity, some imperative demand
not yet met Truth. life and love will
never lose their claim on me. And
here let me add:
"'Truth happifes life in hamlet or
town.
Life lessons all pride-its pomp and its
frown-
Love comes to our tears like soft sum-
mer showers,
To beautify, bless and inspire mans
power
(Signed with everlasting loveO
MARY BAKER G. EDDY"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-03

Ing. ana neither did r. J. o'Donncii. his
ally. but the other four members were
present and the result was that n rcso-
luton was passed shcarinE Thatcher OF
all powers and duties and the placing
Of Paul Wilson of Pueblo In his place.
Through this action of the board.
Captain Thatcher has been shorn OF
all power and duties. lie has not been
named on any of the committees. the
intention being to give him nothing TO
do. NO that the board will be able TO
refuse to pay him the salary which
goes with the title OF commiSsioncr-in-
chief lie will still retain the title.
while Paul Wilson will be known rs
Commissioner OF exhibits"
The intention of the four members Of
the board present nj the meeting yes
tcr,iny IL to make II 80 uncomfortable
for Thatcher that he will hand In his
resignation.
In addition to this. the salary OF
Thatcher for the month OF June.
amounting to S:oS.5:! was allowed.
with the proyiso that the same be held
In the treasury of the board as an offsc,
for Me amount Of Ss0S. - On u claim
against Thatcher by the board for dis
allowance OF his bills.
To cap the climax. the board dis
charged Cecilia MndlEan. the board
stcnographcr. who IN near relative OF
Captain Thatcher.