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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

While many prominent New York
politicians agree with Mr.. Hanna that
The boom given for Grover Cleveland
BY the south and southwest Is very
significant" they are equally concern
ed over David B. Hills attitude to-
ward the cXpresident. From a
source that is perhaps little preju'
diced against Mr. Hill comes state
ment that he IL busy circulating ex
pressioBs ipimical to Mr. Cleveland
His enemies assert that he is under
taking to class Mr. Cleveland with
Bryan az an element OF party dissen
sion and 10 discard them both at the
same time. He intends. when this IL
accomplished, 10 assume the leader
ship of the NatioDal Democracy Az he
las; fall assumed the leadership oi
the state Democracy,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Internal reYouuu receipts during
ten months OF the fiscal year have
averaged $4,000. 900 - month. against
t2e 500, ,1on the previous year II was
estimated that the repeal of tho wal
taxes would cut Internal revenue re
ceip,s for this fiscal year $4,000 600
but the reduction viii hardly exceed
ti2 oun 600
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

The asc of chlvalry Is not entirely
lost Remnants OF II liugcr TO bright
en our prusaic existence This II
whiskoy believe" said Cardinal Glib
hon. during the st Louis club rccep-
ton aK glass containing the dark
brown taste wan handed 10 him. III
! am right" he continued. is there an
experienced gentleman here who will
relieve me OF ity" Instantly score
OF hands reached out FOR the booze
aud the cardinal was saved.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

There are builheaded people on
oyery side OF important questions.
This is especially so IN regard TO the
labor question. Extremists make II
Impossible Tor warning factions to get
together II the two could be side
tracked. then these annual iiare-ups
would not puaIyze communities every
year or two.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18
land has special interest in the dis
ciission OF race suicide.

A judge in Indian Territory soaked
an irate subscriber for $40 for induig'
ing In a sulphurous conversation oil
four minutes over the telephone. a
conversation valued at $40 q minute
must be pretty hot stun
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

II the business Of the year Is par
dyed ON account Of labor disturb
,ncos. guess wen have TO stand II
Better have the matter settled for
,pme years to come. and all settle
ments should have this in view Tenn
porary agreements only put on the
Inevitable and keep up strife.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

States army by General Baden-Poweli.
lie says the average American cayal-
ryman is lighter and more active men
tally and physically than IL his British
counterpart. and that his mount is
much better. On the other hand. he
declares that the American soldier
eats too much. drinks too much coffee,
does not take gymnastic exercises
enough and would hardly equal the
British mounted man in endurance
Your cavalry" he says. have not yet
had good opportunity, such as we
had In the Boer war. to show their
staying powers in severe campaign.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18
UPPER FLORIDA.

We are having some wind. otherwise
the weather Is fine.
o
Rnnchers are rushing to get their
crops In. a larger acreage being put in
than usual
Mr., Sparks OF Pagosa is visiting p.
\. Stark,
Buckley's mills are working full
time.
The buildings on George Wheeler's
ranch burned Wednesday night. There
was some insurance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

The Bible is sim by far the hest
selling book In the world. as IL has
always been since the invention of
printing. and Notwithstanding the
enormous number OF copies sold every
year there is almost invariably an
annual increase During the year
1902 1885, Bibles and Tcstaments
were sold by the American Bible so
ciety. an Increase OF 26e.767 over the
previous year OF these T3i.6is were
sold In the United States and i.s5s 800
were sent to foreign countries.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

From Fridays Daily;
J. l.. Mcneil of the First National
bank, returned to Denver this morn
ing
w z Kinney passed through 10 Sil
vorton last evening. from "A trip to
Denver.
Father Pcrse OF Loadville. returned
home this morning. after spending a
few days In Durango.
Monte pickell returned TO Silver.
ton last evening, Mrs. Pickell and
children will remain some days
Ramsus Hansen came In from Den
yer last evening. spending the night
In this city and continuing to Silver.
ton this morning,
=. T. Grace viii try tho rural free
delivery as Harry Dunlap's substitute
for time MIR. Grace vii enjoy the
outdoor exercise.
Miss Vernon. who has been visiting
her sister. Mrs. Henry Schank. since
last September. left this morning for
her home at Kansas city,
o
The nine months old babe OF Mr.
and Mrs. Gus Sickenger died at seven
last evening after a short Illness. Fu.
neral will take place at the residence
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

II Colorado is to have Industry par
iiyzed for the summer by strike. the
sooner the better and have II oyci
with There is almost az much havoc
in anticipation as In realization Es
peciaIly IL this 80 along business lines
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

An Englishman has covered i27
miles In twenty-one hours and sixteen
minutes with his automobile. untii
the fragments are gathered together
II will be impossible 10 tell what
else WAS covered besides the miles.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

What ~ thought To have been the
first initiation OF Catholic priests into
the Order OF Elilu has taken place In
New York Rev William n j
Rcsny. chaplain a. 3 ". and i,oy
James ncrne. who has a Staten Isl
and parish. have Joined the secret SO
clciy which is favored specially by
theatrical people,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Prcsiden, Francis ayers that thf
Louisiana Purchase show IN tho big
gest ever. by about 10000 cubic ieet
Reports from the ground and Vicinity
Indicate that The bills handed to yisi
lors were equally magnificent In di
msnsiong.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

The ice combine down east iustihes
boost In price on the ground that
coal has advanced. The relation OF
coal To ice is not visible, but the hn'
NOR of the connecting link must be
apparent to those who foot the bills.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

A recent dispatch explaining GER
,ain matrimonial alliance at Piitsburg
had this bent pin" attached: The
freedom with which cfphers are
thrown about by printers Ia typical OF
The age For clphcrs read slugs. and
let II go at that
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Some day there viii rise up In Ken
tucky governor Of "by the Eternal
sort. who viii crush out assassination
In that state. II he has to hans man
10 every trrr" In Brcathltt county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Now and then some one lays the
blame for the labor troubles besetling
our country to the Republican admin
Istration. To a large extent this Is
true. Republican prosperity is respon'
sibe sure enough.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Get in line fos Increased bnsiness
There is not going 10 be any general
strike. and smoke VIII be emitted
from tae local smelter every day this
year The man who has a good job
is not going TO be led astray when In
nIl possesslon of his reasoning iacul'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Yearly contract between employers
and employees result in yearly strife,
Why not ia longer time say three
years. San Juan county mines are
being operai ed under three year agree
ments
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18
tomorrow morning.

tomorrow morning.
o
John keiienberger is making one OF
his monthly trips to neighborinx
towns. and we may expect to note
the shipment OF many boxes and
casks the next week or so.
Attorney General N. c. Miller has
been admitted TO practice before the
United States Supreme court. Mr.
Miller Is fast climbing the ladder, all
of which Is pleasing to his Durango
friends.
The five-months' old babe OF Mr..
and Mrs. William Becker died this
morning. VIII be buried tomorrow af.
ternooD at 2 O'Clock from the house.
Rev. Sarber officiating. Friends OF
the family invited.
Yes. the Feast of Osiris" will be
ladies are planning heaping up bas-
kets. fearing 1t may be their lot to
share with a half-staryed newspaper
man
superintendent Wbittenberger and
his assistant. De Garmo, arrived last
evening. the first mentioned spending
the night AT Silyerton and De Garmo
In Durango The two went east this
morning.
Mr.. Peter Daum is In from his
ranch at Lockwood. He reports plen.
~ OF water this season. and fine
prospects for a good crop.
Mrs. ], n. Vandugteren leaves to,
morrow morning for Denver. accom-
panied by her son and daughter. They
have been the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ball the past winter.
Mr. T. V. Campbell drove in from
Redlands today, and viii take Ms,
Campbell home with him. She has
been In Mercy hospital for the past
two weeks. but is about recovered.
MIR. F. y. Young, brother OF our
county school superintendent. Miss
Edith u. NJ. Young. is In town a few
days, before i.aving for Aztec. where
he Will visit with the family Of his
sister. Mrs Thomas Cooke.
Yesterday afternoon the Reading
| circle Of Durango met with Mrs. VII
liam s. Pickerill, and held their last
The
program for the afternoon was diyid
cd into two parts, the f1rst part con
sisting OF roll call answered by quota
lions from the drama, the unique pro
grams having on them pictures oi
famous actors and quotations from
the drama These programs were also
in the club colors. pink and gresE
The second part of the program was q
| bright little DRAINS by John Kendricl
| Bangs. "A Chafng Dish PartyP Sfy
en- of the members took part In this
| party. Cas-, 0f characters as follows
| Perkins. the host. ..... rst Goodwin
Yardsley, the amateur cook ...,.,
...,.............. John Drew
Barlow, Joke, Il. ii. Southern
Bradley. Joker Richard MaHsheld
Mrs. Perkins. .......... Maxine Elliott
Mrs Bradley .......... Julia Marlow
Jennie, the maid i.... Maude Adam'
The ladies performed ths parts o.
these noted actors with great eradil
TO themselves and pleasure to theil
audience, Al the close OF the after
noon Mrs. Pickerill served deliciou,
refreshments in keeping with hel
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

That more lrlshmen are coming Ia
the United States than ever before In
history is shown by the immigration
records of tho past four months.
which have Just been made public.
The newcomers from Ireland this
year stand s.20G as against 2,o02 for
the first four months OF 1909. That
nearly all the Irish girls who are
coming now In such great numbers
We're engaged for service before they
left the old country Is illustrative OF
the Unequal supply of servants to MI
the demand
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

American manufacturers were not
the first to go into the automobile In
dustry, but II is stated that for every
foreign automobile now Imported,
several of improved American design
are sent abroad.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18
r,om Thnrsday,a paIly.

From Thursdays Daily:
Carl Cuulson, the genial bayfield,
merchant. drove iu yesterday and Is
doing Durango
The weather clerk might favor us
with a good rain without any discom-
fort 20 the farmers.
Miss Nora CoulsoB came In from
bayfield, yesterday She ia vary much
improved in health. since her sojourn
on Pine riyhr
n A. Dufncid is Ia the city from
lockwood. lie reports that work VIII
be begun on the electric plant system
tomorrow, The 18th,
Tiffany Is getting his new drug store
arranged aud In shape to wait on peo-
pie. The soda fountain is charged and
viii be In prime working order tomor'
row morning
Parties down from the Animns val.
ley report the Cotton branch pretty
well Hooded The waters OF the Ami
mas are inundntinR considerable land
up the valley.
The Animas river was seven inches
higher this morning than yesterday
morning. rising four igrhos yesterday
aud three last night, The high water
mark OF "a is anticipated d-may go
higher This being the case look out
for washouts inside OF the next two
or three weeks.
At the council meeting night before
last, arguments were advanced why
the council should let the bid for num.
ing. excavations. ctc., as n whole, and
not let 1t out by piece meal. lumber to
one person. excavations TO another and
tlumc construction TO another The
council decided ON the latter.
The Woodmcn band gave their open
ing concert of the season last evening,
at the North side park. There was II
goodly crowd present Every one On
ioycd the music and hope the band
will receive sufficient encouragement
to continue those delightful concerts
throughout the summer season.
.
Our country friends indulge In a
good time occasionally. AS well as city
folks News is waited from Cedar
liill to the effect that company OF
some sixty odd gathered at the resi-
dcnco of George Tinker. Cedar nm,
Monday evening and helped him OBJ
serve his birthday George does not
tell his age but ne is past sixteen and
under sixty.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

II you happen TO be writing a letter
cas-, impress upon the mind OF the re
celving party that Durango oners n
splendid opportunity for some enter
prising individual to start "a newspa.
per.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

The Illinois legislature raised from
5000 to $1,000 the limit of liability
for death Why the corporations per
mitted the raise" to go through II
one OF the mysteries OF current poli'
tics
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

The hitherto unralioring Democratic
stronghold OF Fort Wayne has gone
Republican. within the last seven
years Indiana R.publicanlsm has been
growing at "A remarkable rate
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

one thing agreeable ip connection
with these strenuous times between
capital and labor lshorins men are
not seeking soup houses. No empty
dinner pals these days,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Tn. way Bryan Is pitching Into
Cleveland does no, Indicate any great
amount OF harmony year hence when
Democracy meets TO nominate pr"ei'
: dental ticket
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Japan spends about 'b,""o, 600 n
year On It's navy, which contains
number of FIRST class battle ships II
IL not an institution TO be urif.d with.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

pr. l.orcnz has been requested I"
connne his operations 10 his own conn
Try There In not enough leg pulling
ia America to keep home doctors busy
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Secretary Chamberlain has changed
from q p-srimis, TO mn opiimint I've
wants tu spend si7b.ooo,ooo in the d"
y.lopmeni al South Africa
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Four.ffths OF the Irish immigrants
arriving in New York are young wom'
en- between the ages of II and 20. In
losing its mothers OF the future, Ire
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Montros" farmers hsy" perfected
an organization the primary objects
being to secure better railroad rat"n
and better prices Tor farm products
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

The farmer anticipates pulling
through the Hirik" season 10 very s""o
shape. Crop prospects are hne.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

GIenwood Springs Is preparing to'
IN. annual strawberry day. which VII
be In The latter part OF June
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18
J. s. Baisden and family have moved
to the homestead for the summer.

J. s. Baisden and family have moved
to the homestead for the summer.
J. w. Buckley has donated ceiling
for inside of school room. and also
siding for outside. We understand
that the new board made an appropria-
ton for further improvement.
The newest thing in town-the
bouncing baby girl which put in an
appearance at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Oswald Link this afternoon.
or course all concerned are happy, as
the little one has agreed to furnish all
the music desired during the summer
months. making band contributions
unnecessary.
The young friends of Herbert
Sterling gave hi ma pleasant surprise
last evening by arranging a party for
him at his home, with Mr. G. Y Rey-
nolds. on the North Side. About
twenty boys and girls assembled, car
rying refreshments with them and
spending delightful evening in
games and music.
h o
We seem to have had a peaceful
election compared to the excitement
OF some of our sister precincts. On
account of Mr. Vests moving to Mexi-
CO and consequent resignation of the
Office OF treasurer we elected two di-
rectors instead of one, Mrs. Lulu Stark
Place, secretary, and Mr.. j. w. Buck
ley. treasurer There was not a con
trary yote-an unknown occurrence in
this precinct before, clearly showing
of itself the sentiment Of the people.
We are sure of improvement in our
school matters, as Mrs. Place is a
successful teacher of several years ex-
perience and favorite with all her
acquaintances, and Mr.. Buckley is one
OF the most progressive business men
OF this part of the state.
~
The May musicale giYon by Miss
Maude Weaver last evening. at the
| cosy home of her father on West Sec
ond street, was one OF the most en-
| joyable occasions OF the season. The
program opened with an instrumental
duet given by Misses Sites and Weay-
err This was followed by song from
Miss Bessie Lake, with Miss Lake at
the piano Mr. Byron Eddy then play
a selection on the piano, entitled
| Alice" and II received such hearty
applause that he kindly responded
with another delightful selection
Miss Antoinette Vandugteren gave
two selections on the violin in a well
executed and touching manner. The
Misses Lake played a most charming
duet, and Miss Lake an instrumental
solo, Miss Sites sang a number OF
songs In hsp sweet and charming
manner. and last, but by no means
least on this beautiful program was
a song by Judge Houx. which was sc
greatly appreciated that he again ia
vored the guests with a second mum
Der entitled, Face to Face" sung in
the judges best style. After the pro
gram, Mrs. Weaver. assisted by Mrs
John Ball. served delicious refresh
ments, and ali departed, hoping Miss
Maude would soon give her friends
another opportunity TO listen to such
a rare musical treat.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

II is n Kind of bolpyour-clf life IN
Denver AZ the present time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

sound reason does moi apparently
preyaii in many labor dlspnies
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Durango schools are noted m he
lnr among the best In tn. state
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Perhaps there is something In that
criticism OF the cavalry of the United
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

The five-months' babe OF Mr.
and Mrs. William Becker died this
morning. VIII be buried tomorrow af.
ternoon at O'Clock from the house.
Rev. Sarber officiating. Friends OF
the family invited
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Attorney General N. c. Miller has
been admitted TO practice before the
United States Supreme court. Mr..
Miller Is fast climbing the ladder. all
of which Is pleasing to his Durango
friends.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

John Kcllenberger is making one of
his monthly trips to neighborinG
towns. and we may expect to note
the shipment OF many boxes and
casks the next week or so.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

The ladies performed ths parts OF
these noted actors with great credit
TO themselves and pleasure to their
audience. AT the close OF the after
noon Mrs Pickerill served delicious
refreshments in keeping with her
reputation as an excellent housewife
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Yes. the Feast of Osiris" will be
well worth attending. a great many
ladies are planning heaping up bas-
kets. fearing II may be their lot to
share with a half-starved newspaper
man
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Superintendent Whittenberger and
his assistant. De Garmo. arrived last
evening. the first mentioned spending
the night AT Silyerton and De Garmo
In Durango. The two went east this
morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

J. w. Buckley has donated ceiling
for inside of school room. and also
siding for outside. We understand
that the new board made an appropria-
ton for further Improvement.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Mr. Peter Daum is In from his
ranch at Lockwood. He reports plen.
~ OF water this season. and fine
prospects for a good crop.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

l.. A. Klinger. A. W Helmboldt. f..
l.. Ingersoll and c. A. b. Halyerson,
composed quartette Of Silverton
gentlemen who spent the night in
this city. We are not advised as to
the amount OF sleep they obtained.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-18

Mrs. ]. H. vandugteren leaves to-
morrow morning for Denver. accom-
panied by her son and daughter. They
have been the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs
Ball the past winter.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-12-18
BEL AIR NOTES.

Mrs. Lippencott, who has been visiting
has returned to her home in Baltimore.
Mr.. w. Worthington Hopkins has ac-
copied a position with the Paramount
Coal Company of Philadelphia, and has
entered upon the duties of his new office.
Mrs. John G. Rouse, who has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Wilson Richard
son, in Uniontown, Pa. returned to her
home on Saturday.
Mrs. James Lee entertained the Bel All
Whist Club on Friday at her home. al
Thomas Run.
Miss A. Eva Hopkins, Mr. w. Wylis
Hopkins and Mr. c. D. Rosan were the
week send guests of MIR. and Mrs. K. C
Hopkins, in Port Deposit, last week, ant
were present at the large card party
given by their host and hostess on Satur
day evening.
Miss Ida Boarman, who has been Wis
iting friends in Baltimore the past month
has returned.
Mrs. Charles Cairnes, nee Miss Mar,
Bull, formerly of this county, is guest a
the home of Mr.. Walter w. Preston. He
husband, Lieutenant Cairnes is on til
u. s. Revenue Gutter "Onandago," nov
locs ted at Norfolk.
Miss Harvey, of Baltimore. has bee
the guest of Mrs. Walter Finney.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-12-18
GOOD ROADS MEETING,

The committee recently appointed by
| the Deer Creek Farmers Club to interest
like organizations in the movement, has
! issued Il call for all the farmers clubs and
road organizations in the State to attend
| n convention of Farmers Clubs and
Road organizations to be held in the hall
OF the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion, in Baltimore. on Monday, Decem-
Der 2Sth, at 1890 A. NJ. The purpose
of this convention is to consider what
oyster and road legislation in the inter
est Of the citizens of the State should be
brought to the attention of the next Leg
islature. Among the measures that will
be explained to the convention, are the
bills known as the Hannah Oyster Bill,
aud the Hannah Road Bill, and the bill
generally known as the Shoemaker Bill.
which was prepared by committee of
which General Allison Wilmer is chair
man.
The different bills will be thoroughly
explained to the meeting, and an effort
will be made to have. all organizations
that are interested in the Good Roads
movement to combine so as to make
successful impression upon the members
of the Legislature. when this body shall
convene. The call.;for this meeting is
signed by Messrs' J. D. Worthington,
Frank H. Jacobs and w. Beatty Harlan.