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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15
o. Z 3. c. lime TABLE.

No. 115 Arrives from Denver 4:40 pm
No. IT'S Leaves for SiIverton 500 p. m
No. t16 Arrives from siIvert'n9:15 o. m
No. 116 Leaves for Denver $3.50 a. m
No. 461 Leaves for Siiverton 6:45 a. m
No. 462 Arrives from Silvert'n 500 p. m
RIO GRANDE SOUTHERN
No. 5 Arrives from Telluride 80 p. m
No. 6 Leaves for Telluride. 200 a. m
All trains daily except from TeiIu-
ride Sunday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15
SAY. GIRL q.

DO you know this is the year you
will have to buy the valentines? And
you will find sOnte beauties at Rich
ey's. The window display is fine. OF
course you are going to do the right
thing by the boys who have had eight
years OF it. And remember Richey is
he place to go.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15
LADIES s.

Hosiery and Underwear direct from
the mills Ladies' Hose in plain or
open work stitch, embroidered ii de-
sired. in Isle. merino. wool, fine
Egyptian combed, or silk. in any col
or desired. Children's Hose and new
Socks. Underwear in medium and
light weights for men, women and
children. Lace Collars, Belts, Under
skirts and tailor-made Suits. Drop
me line-will call at house at your
convenience or see samples at store.
E, LAZARUS,
Manufacturers Agent.
p. O. box, 1868.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15
DR.. DOWDY.

See Thompson. the secondhand
man. for the best heating stores
Secondhand and new furniture at bed
rock prices. If you have anything TO
sell give him a call. Lower First ave
nue.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

am closing out my entire line of
Teeth and Eye Glasses at cost. II is
he largest. best and most complete
assortment ever brought to South
western Colorado. Styles and fits alb
solutely guaranteed. | need cash and
uust hnya ~
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15
p o. box, 1868.

Two nights, Monday and Tuesday,
Feb. Is and lG at the opera house. the
colossal pen trust OF time-tried talent,
the Durango lady minstrels will give
(. performance that will eclipse all
former efforts We would advise Sill
verton and Mancos theater-goers not
to miss this opportunity of seeing
them. This is their genuine third
farewell tour.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

Lincoln's birthday was not observed
by any of the schools. county or city
Offices nor the banks. The schools
will hold appropriate exercises for
both Lincoln's and Washington's birth.
day on the 22d.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15
CLYDE STALLION

For sale at half his value II taken
with thirty days. Bay. age, 5 years;
weight, If fat. over a ton; good ac-
ton. Sold for no fault. For partic-
liars, address.
B. w WHITEHEAD.
Cortez, Colorado.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

Straub and Dale OF the Antlers,
never overlook your wants. Their
lines OF whiskies are the best and
their cigars and refreshments Of the
finest brands.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

The Schutt Commission company
sells groceries as cheap as can be OBJ
tanned in the state. Telephone your
orders
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

When III Farmington have your
cam fed at Allen E Grand Livery Sta
nle. west end of town. Timothy and
'ats always on hand. Fine livery.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

We are closing out our entire line
II Eye Glasses and Teeth at rs per
'ent below cost.
FOLSOMS DENTAL PARLORS.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

Take $50 to the Schutt Commission
company and see if 1t won't buy moro
goods than OF the John Thompson
company. Just try it and avoid annoy
anCe
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15
Or. J. 3. PuLFoRo, Dentist
Rooms and z. kruschke Block.
Phone Red Alb

DIR. ANNE E. PERKINS, Rooms s and
8. kruschke Block. Phone Black.
4l2.
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WHEN AT BAYFIELD,

Put up at Hotel Bayfield,. New To-
room. Accommodations the best.
40 per cent discount on all cigar
cases at J. l.. Williams.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

Ute Nut Coal is best for all purposes
no breaking up. no slack. does not
coke. free of dirt, all hand-forked.
$3.50 per ton delivered
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

Many bargains at J. B. Begue G
Co.'S New and secondhand store,
Ninth street Shoe shop in connec-
ton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

There will be slaughter on cigar
cases at J. l.. Williams. Do not miss
this chance If You want to buy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

Elchey's-candles rank ahead of any
hing in the southwest. Always pure
md fresh
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

The ll-year-old Woodford whiske,
at the Antlers takes the frog Jut o.
ones throat anv time of dav
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

Those lunches with Coor's Beer
gives one tone and health to the sys-
EN-. The La Plata Bottling Works.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

Buy your skates of me. Barney &
Berry are the best.
w. G. CHAPMAN.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15
FOR YOUR

Cleaning and scavenger work call
upon Mike Tierney. Prompt attention
at reasonable rates.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

She-Oh, | would have given any
hing TO have had it,
He-Well, why didn't you but 1t?
.ne-The ideal They wanted half
a dollar for iL.-Browning Magazine.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

Schntt's Tor nne groceries at loves
prices
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

Paper tabs at Richey's Also all
Kinds of writing paper.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15
T. E. Peterson. the Funeral
Director.

Cigar cases at your own price. at ].
l.. Williams.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

Go to Cunha's for best baths and
Best work.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

All gents furnishings will be closed
out by Amsden before the 1st Of
March. Rare bargains.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

Richey is the place to visit for birth
day and wedding gifts.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

School books at Richey's
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

Regardless of cost Shoes at Am
sden's. Going to move.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15
FOR RENT

j-ronned house ON the Boulevard.
5-roomc1 house on Third street.
FRANK ELDREDGE,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15
Phone No, 81 p,

One ring will bring one-half dozen
Of Coor's Family Beer. None like II
N tho market
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15
DON'T FORGET THE PLACE!
FOR wLAT7

Where to order Hesperus Coal--23;
Biack-at p. f. Grace's Coffee store
]. S. THURMAN. Expressman
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

This afternoon little Marguerite
Parsons. assisted by her mother en-
terfained dozen OF her little girl
friends with "A valentine party. The
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

The High school dancing club gave
one of their very enjoyable dances at
the Ncndome Thursday night.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

CHEZ FOO, Feb IA
number of japanese vessels are
said to be watching near here
for the purpose OF intercepting
the Russian squadron from
Eur. and battle will probably
take place today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

The Entire Nous gave one of their
regular weekly dances last night at
the Tepdome. The attendance was
good, as usual. and refreshments
were served by the Ladies' Guild OF
st. Marks church
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-15

Friday afternoon at the residence of
Mrs II. I, Henderson 36 ladies were
entertained by Mrs Henderson, Mrs.
Taylor and Mrs. Pearson. The game
was six-handed euchre. and Mrs. j. W.
Wingate was awarded first prize a
hand-painted cake plate. Mrs. Rein
hold came In for second. also hand
painted cake plate The consolation.
hand-painted vase. was gained by
Mrs. Parsons The decorations were
The same as used the evening prev
ious and about the same refreshments
were served
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CHAPTER V.
BESIDE \ CAMPFIRE.

1t was almost dark ere possible
camping site was reached, and this
was in no way desirable, for the low
banks of the Moosehorn Just here
were soft and spongy, while from
every twig of the tall and close
growing spruces depended long tufts
Of gray moss But coming night in
the wilderness forced the situation,
and all four set about establishing a
camp.
First fire, then the tent, and while
the guides started supper on its way,
the doctor and Martin cut boughs for
bed and then slowed their belong
ings. And right in the midst of these
duties, and Just as the fire lii up the
spectral boards that hung above and
all about them, DR. Sol found the
broken paddle handle. For moment
he gazed at Its hideous knob with
something like terror and then turned
to Martin.
Now all that day the doctor had felt
that some uncanny discovery, some
new and near danger had been kept
some mystery quite beyond human
ken now surrounded them. AS he
would put il, What | saw. know
I saw" and none of Martins badinage
about imaginary Ogres had in the least
altered his fixed convictions as to
what he had seen the night before
Then at noon he had also observed
the peculiar movements of both his
friend and Levi, lHt said nothing;
and when they had landed to follow
the mysterious path. what they had
tonne upon and its denouement only
added more mystery But this pirat-
ical bit Of handiwOrk was the last
straw. and. as one might say. it broke
the doctors nerve
Martin Frisbie," he exclaimed al
most sternly. 'where are we, and what
Is the meaning of this? First see
hideous human face watching me-
which you swear is a rock; then you
go on all day looking and listening in
GUM silence. while | follow, through
ghostly swamps and up unaccountable
by-paths. TO face grinning skulls and
ind queer things Then you run away
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CHAPTER VII.
GHOST OR WILD MAN,

Martin looked long at those gro
tesqus footprints in speeches. Won
der. For two weeks he had watched
for them in old log roads, along the
banks of streams. in the muddy spots
OF carries, and upon the sandy shores
OF lakes. in vain. He had found all
other kinds of tracks in plenty, hOof
prints of moose, deer. and carbon,
the oval ones Of bear. and the rounder
but sharper clawed tracks Of lynx and
wildcat-but none like these. And
now. on bright moonlight night. the
nondescript creature had walked up
TO within two rods OF where he lay
sleeping!
The effect On Or Sol was almost
ludicrous. He gazed at them, grew
pale. and with We've got TO get ont
OF here. and quick. too" started fer
the tent
Here he comes; run, doctor, run"
shouted Martin. his sense of humor,
rising above his astonishment. as he
followed the doctor, who had covered
tho distance with leaps Then each,
Srasping rifle. and followed by the
guides. returned to those tracks. And
now for the first time, so plainly out
lined were they in the deep sand. 1t
was possible 10 better guess what man
ner OF creature made them.
TITS gigantic ape" asserted Map
tin. bending over them, but Levi,
kneeling, shook his head
ITS some one wearin' moccasins
with claws on EN- kin see whar
the seam comes" he said.
1t was not reassuring and both Mar
tin and the doctor glanced furtively
into the forest near at hand, and then
up to the gravelled point where the
stream entered. Then following Levi
and avoiding the tracks. hating often
to listen and look at one more distinct
than the rest, they came to this point
and the end OF the tracks, Here
faint furpow showed where canoe
had grounded and been lifted out on the
beach.
IT'S a white man" asserted Levi.
In q positive tone; AN Ipjun always
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| as II scared yourself, and make no ex-
PLANTATION until now, when we arc
halted by night where no sane human
being can be comfortable. Have you
gone daft. or have we come into a
region haunted by hobgoblins? Why,
even the trees have ghostly whiskers .
and what Is the meaning of this
deaths head staff found In your
canoe? If this is the joyous life Of
freedom in the wilderness you prom
ised me, I have had enough OF II! I
want to go home. Greenvae may be
dull and slow. but at least II isn't
haunted by Orgres." And the de-
cidedly frightened doctor looked at the
grinning knob once more.
Now keep COOL" answered Martin,
half inclined TO laugh in spite of his
own nervousness I'm the main YOU
are right. only I've been trying TO save
you from getting scared, which would
spoil your outing. You did see some
strange creature last night, for saw
IT myself after you had turned in, and
also its tracks where you met II, and
this noon again on the carry where I
found that bit Of driftwOod Whether
this man or brute-and don't know
which-had any connection with
that hid-away log-cabin or not, I can't
say. I shall keep no more from You
and shall tell you now that that hut
was occupied, and III admit felt it
best to retreat in good order. We
have come upon some wilderness mys-
terry, though not ghos'ly one. and
yet I confess it beyond me. In fac,
l think we have found two, for the
creature who watched us last night
and the occupant of that cabin are
not the Same. Another point, and
I'm sure of 1.-THE hermit, who peeped
out Of his one sliding window a mo-
ment when we rang his bcll-trap,
doesn't want any callers. for such IA
cOntrivance here. hundred miles
from civilization, said plainly. IF you
don't want hole bored in you, keep
away! II may be some escaped
criminal in hiding. or It may be some
half-insane old trapper who doesn't
want visitors We are not here on n
man hunt, however, and IL we mind
cur own business. I think this fellow
will do the same, and tomorrow we
will push on"
But another and not at all pleasant
experience was 10 follow for before
the potatoes were boiled, or ham and
eggs quite ready. the wind began
10 blow. then tine rain that had
threatened all the afternoon followed.
and that supper eaten in the tent and
by the light Of pine knot. was not
all that could he desired The guides.
however. kept tho fire going, while
Martin and the doctor. peeping out
OF the tent smoked and discussed the
queer mystery they had come upon.
II was not a pleasant camp, or even
a comfortable one, for the wind. roar
ing in the dense canopy OF spruce
tops. the creakng and moaning Of the
tall trees bending and Rubbing to-
gether. added peculiar touch 10 their
somewhat ghostly surroundings.
But nothing more occurred to dis
t,lrb them. and when morning and
blue Sky once more returned. never
before in his life had the clear light
of day seemed so great a blessing to
DR.. Sol
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CHAPTER VI.
A STRANGE PTRSUEh.

Covering two-'hirds Of Maine and a
portion of Canada and New Bruins
wick Is a wilderness many hundred
miles in length and breadth II is d.
vided by ranges Of mountains, dotted
by countless lakes. traversed by in
Vulnerable streams, some running
north into tho 81. Lawrence. some
east into the bay OF Chalcur. and
some south into the Atlantic These
serve as. and are, the only hiehvays
SpOrtsmon enter this wilderness n
little way, rarely does one cross il;
lnmbermen follow up its streams to
cut their quota of LOGS and return the
same way: and Yet so broad is IT, and
so impossible by direct Journey. that
rarely known on the other. II is
world by itself as it were. scarcely
surveyed, with townships of primal
wilderness seldom crossed, lakes that
for years remain unvisited. and noun
tains that are rarely scaled.
II vas the bold intention Of Martin
and the doctor TO cross this for an out
and a night by the visit OF queer
creature, they had gone on. leaving
its locality many days Journey be-
hind, and yet wildly retaining the i'm
press il made.
For two weeks they had journeyed
onward. upstream, downstream, and
across lake and carry. hating TO try
in
at some available spot and cook a
midday meal. Deer browsing upon
the first green shoots had been sur
priSed many times. twice they had
come upon an lordly moose TO hear il
snort with alright and plunge ont Of
sight in the underground. Once n
hear had been seen scampering ND an
old log road, and often at night had
they heard a lucivee or panther utter
ing its peculiar cry in some neishbor-
ing swamp or humanity. they had
met not soul in all that time; and
now, somewhat wearied OF ever con-
tinucd pushing on, they had camped
on the shore of long and narrow
lake to remain and rest a few days.
This, known as the Second MuSQua-
cook, lay at the apex of two harrow
valleys. through each OF which flowed
stable streams. One, the larger, had
served as their waterway to this lake,
and entered at It's foot the other mid
way. lt was near this, and in cove
outlined by pretty sandy beach. that
their tent was pitched. Above this
stream, and extending well into the
shallow lake, grew bed of rusbes
now putting forth fresh shoots This
growth also extended up the stream u
few rods. while next TO the cove its
bank was wooded, and where it Joined
the lake rounded travelled point put
out. The sun was out of sight behind
one of the low ranges Of mountains
that shut them in. Gro the camp was
made comfortable, and Just as Levi
had finished his watchful care OF
frying-pan of trout and another OF
sputtering ham. and lifted the coffee
pot from the bending wambeck. the
moon. now almost full, looked over the
opposite range
II wish" said the doctor, who had
seated himself by the little improvised
table OF saplings. and heaped his tin
plate with good things. that we had
stayed a few days longer on the
MoosehOrn and tried to run that wild
man to cover
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CHAPTER III
TIE WILD MAN

The wilderness has many MOODS
grave, gay, grand and mysterious.
The morning melody of the birds in
Spring, the laughter of brooks deep
hidden in impossible thickets, the
loud-voiccd rapids leaping down rock
walled gorSes, the tir-clad mount aims
that shut one in, the bending spruce
and cedar mirrored in placid lakes
each rnd all have their own mood and
leave their own particular impress on
ones feelings.
Full we'll Martin Frisbie knew all
wilderness moods, for he had met
them many times. Yet. at the mo-
ment he saw this vanishing appari-
ton, not TO save all his wealth could
he have pursued il into the darkness
one rod. Bat he had good command
of himself, and, uIterng not a word
he turned and heaped more fuel on
the fire. Then he sat down beside it.
why don't You turn in?" exclaimed
the doctor, who had already entered
the tent.
Il Will, presently; | want smoke
first And Martin coolly filled and lit
his pipe.
Then he heaped the fire with fuel
as II ruddy flames were a protection.
and lying down between it and tho
stream and resting head on hand and
elbow, he cOyertly watched the OPEN
ing in the woods.
Presently Jean, the doctors guide.
yaWned, picked up his blanket,
wrapped himself in it and crept under
his canoe. And now Martin arose,
peeped into the tent, satisfied himself
that the doctor was asleep, and re.
turned To the fire.
Low, ho said in whisper. "the
doctor was right We are watched by
a queor-loOking man, saw him a lit
tie while ago Just back of the tent"
The two lO:Eed at each other mo-
ment in silence and then at the dark
opening in the forest.
"Well," whispered Martin again
what was it,"
For answer Levi cautiously but
quickly stepped to one side of Tho
tent, knelt stopped, and laid his ear
to the ground, For full Ave minutes
he lay prone, then beckoned TO Martin
to join him. He did so, and as the
crackle of the fire died out, Martin
caught the sound Of stealthy tread.
~ wide intervals, and slowly rocedins
Into the forest. Finally that ceased
and only the low murmur of the
Branch broke the utter stiffness.
Then the two arose and returned 10
the fire, now only a faint glow of en-
bers.
We'll" whispered Martin once
more, looking AT his guide, what was
IT."
Levi shook his head
at sounded like a bear creepin'
through the brush; they go that way"
at wasn't a bear | saw"
81 know it" replied Levi once more,
land that's what beats me-"
For long time the two watched
each other, listening TO the faint voice
of the stream, alert and keen lest any
sound escape them. At last Martin
spoke
Levi he said, 1--WE have spent
many weeks in this wilderness to-
gether. and know | can trust you.
What | saw is a mystery, and we may
solve it and we may not, but until we
do, neither the doctor nor Jean must
know we have been watched by this
strange creature. AS | told you, it's
my friends first visit to the woods,
and timid as he is, If once be learned
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Moosehorn. and it's too late to cut one
OUT" And once more he began work.
AS for Martin, he WAC inwardly ner-
Sous but outwardly calm. He had not
quite recovered from the previous
nights experience and the queer foot.
prints, however. and yet 1t did not
occur to him that that had any connec-
ton with the cause of the doctors
fright. And yet. IT might have.
Then another thought came, and II
added TO his fears. They had started
early and padded a good 20 miles III
an almost currentless stream: on either
bank lay an impossible wilderness
much of it swampy. No hunter OF
trapper stealing along ahead had been
sighted that day, and II this wild man
the doctor had seen was he who was
proving around their tent the nigh I
before. how had he reached this spot
But Martin had already decided upon
his own course and though startled
somewhat by the doctors fright, he
now pulled himself together once more
and attempted to calm his frightened
comrade.
1T may have been some hairy-fa ced.
old trapper that you saw, doctor" he
said finally, and they are harmless.
IT 1T was, he will show up by and by.
and hang around till We offer him a
drink. I've mot them many times
here in the wilderness before. and a
little good rum secures their friend
snip for life so don't worry" And
Martin resumed his cutting of boughs
When supper was over and night
had quite shut them in about the
campfire. conversation was resumed
Are there many Indians wild in
these woods quericd the doctor,
glancins up TO where the zone of fire.
light outlined the entrance TO the old
tote-rcad; Il thought they were all
civilized"
so they arc" replied Martin. not
waiting for Levi. land that's why
some of them adopt white mems
methods of getting what they want"
But the face saw BELONGED to a
white man interiected the doctor
Who had not recovered from II, "and
1t wore a most dcmoniac look, with
grizzly hair all around and a mat of
II on top"
That may be" returned Martin.
"and so would any old lrapper look
when you saw him. They never shave
tr get a hair cut from one years end
10 another. and all look alike-rageed
hairy and dirty. w. met them often.
and, as | told you, they are all harm
less and love rum. If you saw one
which | doubt-he is like all the rest
and by now is fast asleep up back of
Sere in the bushes"
With that Martin arose. for il was
lime to turn in. glanced first al tho
,tarlit Sky and then up at the OPEN
Ing in the forest back of the tent. At
THAT moment Levi CHANGED TO throw
, handful Of fir bouEhs on the dying
IRE, and as the flames flashed in re-
Spouse and the zone of light widencd
Martin caught the full view of n
hideous human face pceping out from
behind a stunted spruce.
One moment only he saw the gray
hairy visage; the next it had disap-
peared.
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TOMFOOLERY.

II is not exactly fair 20 reproduce any
OF James Montsomory FlaCss "Tomfoax
cry verses U.ite Publishing Compa -
without his accompanying illustrations
Mr., Green of Ioway,' tor example. inusr
be seen as well as heard 10 be arpIe-
Ciatod.
Mr.. Green comes from far loway.
lie wears separate cuffs. So they say.
He'll stand on HE feet
And give ladies his scat
In the cars, why, he's awfully Jay.
\ new version Of "'Twixt Love and
Duty" or pleasure Before Business" IS
found in the following:
The gas man once loved mans daueh-
He camo around evenings to daughter;
Keep the gas high" said nuty;
"Turn It down" said the Beauty:
So be lots business slide and he aughtcr.
THEATRICAL INCONSISTENCY
Stage Managor-Wfn isn't the first VII
lain here for rehearsal?
Hero oh, he's out doing some charity
work in the Sums and We couldn't get
word to him.-Boston Post,