davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

A negro student at Yale, from Little
Rock. Ark, has carried on noted
prize for oratory at the university
He is working his way through college
and his native state will not be able
TO close the door of hope to him if ii
fries
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

When you all at once see great
deal in print about a brilliant new au'
thor that you never heard of before
beware You are being inveigled into
buying very commonplace book.
Books must be sold.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13


DURANGO, Colo. April Z, 1903
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council:
We, your committee appointed TO
examine the books OF the city clerk.
water commissioner. police judge and
city treasurer, beg to submit the fol-
lowing report:
That we have checked and examined
the books of city clerk, water com
missioner. police judge and city treas.
urer, and have found them correct:
That the city clerk has col
lected and turned over to
the city treasurer ......S l3,i22.30
That the water commits
sioner has collected and
turned over to the Treas. 1858 90
That the police judge has
collected and turned over
to the Treas............. 10000
That the city treasurer has
received from all sourcesS2l7, 1921. .g3
And has paid out per
emergency warrants, reg
istered warrants, gravity
warrants. interest and ex-
cnange ..-............,... u u .J32 3 /
Leaving a balance on hand 93.795.G .G2
That the amount OF called
warrants outstanding is. 247 .02
Item of s1719l appearing In treas
urers books under April 1902. was
collected and turned over by w. II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

II has come to a pretty pass when
American newspapers feel that they
have to reprove an American for crow
ing over the American navy. When
did we become so mealy-mouthed Z.
Europe shouldn't be so thin-skinned.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

that stirs up more agitation than all
the rest of the papers of the state.
The editor is not happy unless foment-
ing strife.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

We trust Easter will be observed in
the manner intended-not by dress pa
rade Let true rejoicing over the
risen Savior be INDUCED in, but this
does not mean worldly gaiety.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

The Beers are not getting out as
much gold from the South African
mines as they did a few years ago.
II makes a difference when they are
compelled to work for an outsider.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

ing interest on water
bonds ...............$ 81 4 $50 n
Net profit of water system during
year ending March 81, 1908, 1854 81.
Total amount of water pumped DUR
ing the year ending March 81. 1903, is
2i2 ,33S $50 gallons.
Average daily consumption for en-
tire year ending March 81, 1903, $685.
$40 5s-73 gallons.
The amount of coal used during the
year ending March 81. 1908, was
3IlS,G10 pounds.
Cost of coal. $2,5SS41
Number of gallons OF water pump
ed per pound of coal II 2-3
Cost OF pumping 1000 gallons Of
water without interest on outstanding
water bonds is 3 l-24 cents.
Cost of pumping 1000 gallons of wa
ter including interest on outstanding
water bonds is cents.
Net profit on each 1000 gallons Of
water pumped during the year end
ing March 81. 1903. 3l2 cents.
During six summer months there
was pumped 1S1 .526.570 gallons.
During six winter months there was
pumped co 500 gallons, showing
the amount of water used mostly for
irrigation to be 120,714.746 gallons. or
nearly one-half of amount OF water
pumped during the entire year.
The city used during the year end
ing March 81, 1903. 23,094.7l0 gallons
OF water in excess of the year end
ing March 81 1902.
The cost of coal during the year
ending March 81, 1903. being $329.l7
more than the previous year on ac-
count Of the city having to pay more
for coal and more water being pump
ed.
Free List.
Churches. schools. boulevard. parks.
City hall, street sprinkler and fire
plugs.
All necessary repairs have been
made on pumps. boilers. water mains,
fire plugs. etc.
! desire to thank the Honorable
Mayor and City Council for courtesies
extended me In connection with my
management Of the water department
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

Doc. Montroe has gained greatly in
weight and reach President Roosevei
says now that the doctrine means
that European nations must not seek
to control South American republics at
all
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

Czar Nicholas II. receives a salary
amounting to $50 minute. In this
view OF the case it is hardly proper
to call him a two spot.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

There should be no standing on
ceremony since Adlai Stevenson has
endorsed Hearst's candidacy for the
Democratic presidential nomination.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

The anthracite commission cost the
government $3S. 900. 1t was worth
that much to show President Baer that
the government still lives.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

Sir Thomas Upton is stlll thinking
about the Americas cup: Thou arr
so near and yet SO far"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

The late Gustavus f. Swift accumu-
lated a fortune of $4,000 900. In addi-
tion to this he has always had the best
cuts.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

President Cleveland is in for short
respite from newspaper tiends and
the public in general. 1t must he very
welcome
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

1t is terrible to contemplate-the
testing of the constitutionality of
the appropriation bills by Tommy Pat
tcrson and the Rocky Mountain News.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

II Cleveland is dissatisfied with the
decision he can appeal from The Bry.
an to The Hague.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

There should be no friction between
labor and capital. The two must dove
tail If prosperity is desired.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

China's empress dowager is said to
he two-faced, but neither of them
would stand much show in beauty
contest
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

Peabody will not lose any sleep over
the knocking that may be indulged in
by the Rocky Mountain News
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

Uncle Sam and the kaiser are not
likely to go to war about a little thing
like the German navy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

A defeated prize fighter can find
more excuses than woman suing
for divorce.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

Mrs. w. r. Winters, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. A. II. Lewis. arrived from
Denver last evening on visit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13
during the last fiscal year.
Respectfully submitted.
f l.. SCHALLES,
Water Superintendent
From Thursdays Daily:

| Johnny Mack has gone to Pagosa to
see what the springs will do for him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13
Reports of Officers.

To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council:
Gentlemen Herewith find state
ment of receipts and disbursements
OF the City of Durango for the fiscal
year ending March 3lst, 1903:
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

Both Republicans and Democrats
| should pull together in giving the city
| an honest and economical administra-
tiDu
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

Statement Registered Warrants.
April /. 1902.
Warrants Outstanding. IS 1907 .05
Warrants called and paid, 7,GG0.03
Reg Warrants Outstanding 247.02
Ledger Balances.
April |. 1906
General Fund d............S 2,ii7. 50
WI. Int. Int. Series "A". 9S1 go
Water Bond lnt........... 1881 80
Bridge Construc, Fund. . 11.15
Cemetery Fund ..... T43.0l
Gravity Syst'm water fund 77,SGs.35
Emergency fund ........ 1871 9S
Total ..................s s93 1856 90
Respectfully submitted
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

htaDtttlullS SHDlHltltus
w. II. LACOUNT,
City Treasurer.
BY VIM. p. VALE. Deputy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

While The Herald received a car of
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

7. A. Kerr was down from Hermosa
this morning. Says the rains of last
week were great blessing TO the
farming section.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

Democracy ought to have another
newspaper. and then 1t would not Sc
cure even a smell. Two or three war
ring sheets inside the party lines are
great disorganizers. Politicians who
believe several papers aid the party
when published in small community,
are nightly mistaken. The papers
become the organs OF factions and TO-
ment strife instead OF soothing It,
%
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13

Let us hope that our newly elected
city council may be able to give us
a public reading room. Think of two
thousand volumes Of choice reading
matter left idle because we have no
place in which to use them. Think
OF the power for good which these
books would have over the youth Of
our city. could they only be put into
circulation. "A little money judicious-
ly expended upon young people in the
formative period often saves vast
a public library.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-13
Statement Registered warran,

Total ''''....,..'.'''',s2i7a27sa
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15
OPPOSITION TO THE CANAL.
Radical Element Fears the Effect of
 Full Treasury.

Full Treasury.
 Washington, May 12.-Priyate ad- vices from Colombia state that there are three clements opposed to ratifica- tion of the Panama canal treaty. One element antagonizes the feature giv- ing the United States perpetual con- trol, another urges that the indemnity and annuity is not sufficient. and the third element consists of revolution ary spirits who fear that with the Colombian treasury enriched by S1O,- oooooo the governments strength will be so increased as to destroy all hope of success from any revolutionary movement.
 Dr. Herran, the Colombian charge d'affaires here, is without official in- formation regarding the attitude of the majority of the members-elect to the congress. When the Colombian congress is convened, June 20, there will be just one month for considera- tion of the treaty, and such other matters as may be called before it by the president, as the regular session meets July 20. If the president sends the treaty to congress first under Co., lumbia's rules of procedure no other subject can be considered until that is disposed of Reorganization of the finances is the next most important matter before the Colombian govern ment, and the determination of the question of the treaty has an import ant bearing on the finances.
 No confirmation has been received here, either by the state department or by the Colombian legation, of the reported resignation eff President Mar roquin of Colombia on account of po- litical troubles. Such step on the part of the president, however, would not he surprising. as he is nearly eighty years of age, and is of a quiet, retiring disposition. The understand ing here has been all along that Pres ident Marroquin is favorable to the ratification of the Panama canal treaty; in fact it was under his in- structious that Dr. Herran, Colombia charge here, negotiated the treaty with the state department The de- termined and persistent opposition to the treaty which has manifested it. self in many parts of Colombia, it is surmised, probably has influenced the president in the action he is reported to have taken.
 Gen. Raphael Reyes. the second vice. president, who will assume the presi- dency in the event of the retirement of Marroquin, holds the position of "designado' for the office, having been selected by the Colombian congress in 1898 for that position. His title for the designation, however, it disputed, as the selection is usually made every two years by the Colombian congress, and the last congress failed to make a selection. Gen. Reyes consequently holds his designation from the con gress of 1898. The belief here is that he is favorable to the canal treaty, al- though he has been quoted as having expressed sentiments in opposition to it.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15
Tirhf Snneezr.

Brazils, Ark, May llth.-To be snatched from the very brink of the grave Is d some what thrilling experience and one which Mrs. NJ. 0. Garrett of this place has just passed through.
 Mrs. Garrett suffered with a Cerebro- Spinal affection, and had been treated by the best physicians, but without the slight est improvement.
 For the last twelve months two doctors were in constant attendance, but she only grew worse and worse, till she could not walk, and did not have aEy power to move at all.
 She was so low that for the greater part of the time she was perfectly unconscious of what was going on about her, and her heart broken husband and friends were hourly expecting her death
 The doctors had given up all hope and no one thought she could possibly live.
 In this extremity Mir. Garrett sent for a oox of, Dodd's Kidney Pills. It was a last hope, but happily it did not fail.
 Mrs. Garrett used in all six boxes of the remedy, and Is completely cured. She says
 'I am doing my own work now and feel as well as ever did Dodd's Kidney Pills certainly saved me from death"
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15
LOVES THE pRAIRIEs.
Miss Anna Gray Is DehGhte with Her
 Western Canada Home.

Anna C. Gray is young lady, for merly of Michigan. She is now q resident of Western Canada, and the following published in the Brown City (AIich.) Banner are extracts from a friendship letter written about March 15 to one of her lady friends in that vicinity. In this let ter is given some idea of the climate, social, educational and religious con ditions of Alberta, the beautiful land of sunshine and happy homes. Over one hundred thousand Americans have made Western Canada their home within the past five years, and in this year upwards of 5o,o0o will take up homes there.
 Miss Gray took her leave for Dids- bury, Alberta, the home of her sister and other relatives and friends on Jan. 10 last, and after a two months sojourn in her western prairie home, she writes of it as follows: T know shall grow to love the prairies. We have Il beautiful view of the noun tains. and it seems wonderful so me to see home after home for miles, and il is becoming thictly settled all around us. With the exception of the last few days, which have been cold and stormy, we have had beautiful spring weather ever since l came. The days are beautiful. I call this the land of the sum- as it seems to be always shining, the nights are cold and frosty On arriving here, I was so greatly surprised in every way. Didsbury is quite business little town. All the people I meet are so pleasant and hospitable. They have four churches in Didsbury-the Baptist, Presbyterian, Evangelical and Mennonite. The Evangelicals have just completed a handsome church, very large and finely fur nished, costing S2,5O0. They have nice literary society here, meets every two weeks. They have fine mu- sical talent here.
 "Your friend,
 HANNA C. CRAY"
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15
Preferred the Hogs.

Thep tell a good one on prominent real estate lnan of Naurika. Some time age he carried a prospector over on Beaver rec Co show him a certain claim. He told toe man that 1t was an exceptionally hne clam; that the land did not overflow, and that he would sell 1t to him for S4,000. The man looked around and discovered some red mud way up in tree and asked the real estate man what caused that mad IT t.lc tree tops if the land did not overflow he kind of hog raised over in the Chickasaw country which used to range on the eresk and that they rubbed the mud on the trees, The prospecfor took a look over the land, glanced up in the tree again. and told. the Waurika man that he wouldn't take the claim. but that he would give hIm S4,01o for q couple of those hogs.-Kansas City Journai
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15
nncTnR ENcnR supI. souId CAROLINA UfUn ENOUn STATE INSTITUTION. Endorses the Catarrhal Tonic Peru na---
 A Congressman's Letter.

Dr. J. F. Ensor, Postmaster of Colum- bia, S. C., late Superintendent and Phy- sician in charge of State Insane Asylum at Columbia, $. C., writes:
 "After using your PerGna myself for q shorf period, and my family hay- ing used and are now using fhe same win good results, and upon inc in- formation Of others who have been benefited by IL as q cure for cafarrh and an fHVigorafiHg tonic, can cheer fully recommend ii 10 all persons re- quiring so effective q remedy. "---Dr. J. F. Ensor.
 Hon. c. W. Butts, ex-Member of Con- gress from North Dakota, in a letter from Washington, D C., says:
 That Peruna is not only a vigorous, as well as an effective tonic, but also a cure of catarrh is beyond controversy. It is already established by its use bv the thousands who have been benefited by'it l cannot too highly express my appreciation of it's excellenee.-C w. Butts.
 Dr. R Robbins, Muskogee, l. T., writes
 !" Peruna is the best medicine 1 know of for coughs and to strengthen a weak stomach and to give appetite. Beside prescribing it for catarrh, have ordered it for weak and debilitated people and have not had patient but said it helped him. It is an excellent medicine and it fits so many cases.
 ''I havea large practice, and have a chance to prescribe your Peruna. hope you may live long to do good to the sick and suffering"
 Only the weak need tonic. People are never weak except from some good cause. One of the obscure causes of weakness and the one oftenest over looked is catarrh.
 Catarrh infames the mucous mem- brane and causes the blood plasma to escape through the mucous membrane in the form of mucus. This discharge
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15
CAUGHT ON TO THE JOKE.
The Chinese Secretary of Legation Was Not Much PerpIexed by
 American WitticIsn.
Have you ever been naturalized 2" aNeS but if didnf. take

Yes; but It uldn take.
 Now. that k what we Americans call | joke, explained the Washingtonian to the brand new secretary of the Chinese legation who has indicated his desire to become con versant with the customs of this country.
 In spite of the alleged hum0r, however he failed to laugh, and his informant eonsid- cred full explanation proper, relates the Washington Times.
 " GU see, he continued, "the word natu- raEzed has been confused with vaecinate''
 The meaning of the two words was then defined together with the phrase didn't take
 When we say the vaccination didn't take, we mean that the virus didn t have the desired effect
 With this the Chinamsn expressed his ad- miration for American wit, and broad smile uverspread his face.
 The conversation was continued in gen. eral way until the wise resident of Wash ington suddenly faEced 1t would be humor ous to relieve himself of a joke at the ex- pense of the Celestial. With d patrouiziug air he put a query to the attache in jaw breaking words, and then laughed at his own brllliaHey.
 The secretary stared blandly at him for a moment, utterly bewildered by the question. His face was eXpressionless, but he gave faint smile when the American explained he had been joking.
 "A joke-yes; but it didn't take" he re piled, with a naive smile.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15
FOUND DEAD ON A TRAIN.
Chief of Police Fra sIs Pennec of Quebec, Cam. Fourd Dend on
 Wabash Train at st. Lo..,s.

St. Louis. May 1e.-Capt. Fra ak Pennee, chief of police of Quebec, Can. was found dead in his berth .a Pullman sleeper on Wabash train, Monday morning. shortly after Inc train rolled into Union station. The lifeless body was discovered by Geo. Graves, the negro porter The teeth were tightly pressed into the lips. Death was probably due to apopleSy.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15
MAYORS LIFE THREATENED.
at JerseyNiIIe. Til., Receives Anonymous Letter.

JerseyviHe, H., May 12.-Mayor George D. Locke has received through the local post office an anonymous let ter threatening his life. Nr. Locke has been mayor during the past two years. and was reelected on citi- zens' ticket in April after q bitter con test. His administration has been characterized by public improvements and a strict enforcement of all inc city ordinances. He has been bitterly opposed by the saloon and gambling element.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15

of mueus is the same as the loss of blood. It produces weakness.
 Peruna stops the catarrh and prevents the discharge of mucus. This is why Peruna is called tonic. Peruna does not give strength by stimulating the nervous system little.
 It gives strength by preserving the mucous membranes against leakage.
 It gives strength by converting the blood fluids and preventing their drain ing away in mucous discharges.
 Constant splitting, and blowing the nose will finally produce extreme weak ness from the loss of mucus
 If you do not derive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad- vice gratis
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15
FIERCE F|GHT |S 0N.
Friends of Panama Canal Fear Colombians May Defeat the
 Recent Treaty.
PRESIDENTS RESIGNATION REPORTED.
Revolutionary spirits Fear Ten Mii- lion Dollars in the Treasury from Americans Will He sufficient to Keep Them Out of Power-Atti- tude of Vicc-Presidcpt.

Panama, Colombia, May 12.-It is reported here that President Marro- quin has been compelled to resign office on account of political troubles, and that Gen. Raphael Reyes. second vice-president of Colombia, will as- sUme the presidency. Friends o. the canal are anxiously awaiting confirm. ation of this report
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15
Laun underInE the Baby's Cloth es.

Many mothers are ignorant of the serious injury that may result from washing the clothing of an infant with strong washing powders and impure soap. For this req son it should be laundered at home under the mothers directions and only Ivory Soap lsed. To throw tho little garments into the ordinary wash shows great carelessness.
 ELEANOR k. PARKER
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15
Foot and Mouth Disease.

Washington, May 12.-The state de- pastment has notified the department of agriculture that the foot an.! mouth disease has again broken out in the Argentine Republic and that Argentine has prohibited exoortatian of animals from that country.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15
Attncked by NIoros.

Manila, May 12.-StraggIing Mofos attacked the rear guard of Capt. Pershing's column near Baeolod. isl- and of Mindanao. Saturday morning, wounding Lieut.. Rutegles and one sol- dier. The guard killed all the attack CTS.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15
Don't Get Footsore. Get Foot-Ease.

A wonderful powder that cures tired, hot, aching feet and makes new or tight shoes sasy. Ask to-day for Aliens Foot-Ease Accept no substitute. Trial package FREE Address \. s. Olmsted. Le Roy, \. '.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15

He-lf should kiss you, what would you doy
 she-I never meet an emergency until 1t arlses,
 But if 1t should arise?
 I'd meet it face to face Yale Record.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15
The Frisco Deal Approved.

Des Moines, la, May l2.-At a meeting of the directors of the Rsck Island railway system here today the Rock Island-F Frisco deal was ap- proved.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15

Mere sharpness will not accomplish great things Back of a keen edge it needs weight to cut down trees. Hence the aX Is used not the razor.--W ellsprng.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15
Not Her Idenl.

Nell-A girl seldom marries her ideal, does she2
 Belle-No; some other fellow generally comes along with a lot of money.-PhiladeI- phia Record.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15
piled, with a naive smile.

q feel happy today" said the Club Wo. man. T haven't thing in the world to do. Not a club to attend. I'm going in for some relaxation. I'm going 10 clean house and have good time! !"-Pittsburg Dis batch
The Newark journal., 1903-05-15

De man dat has sense enough to take good advice" sad Uncle Ebeu. lis usually smaht enough to think 1t up foh his>elf = Washington Star