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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

SWEET SPRINGS, Mo, AJg O.
George Graham Vest. ex-senator from
Missouri, died at a. IN. today of gen
eral debility, age "A.
Last year Senator Vest voluntarily
retired from the senate after twenty
four years of continuous service, be
ing the last member of the confeder
ate cabinet to sit in that body. His
withdrawal from public life to the sa
lubrious surroundings of his summer
home here did not stop physical de
cline as he hoped. and three weeks
igo his Illness became critical. Sen
1tor Vests often expressed wish that
he would not live until life became ev
cry day conflict with disease and
lelth was not realized, The end came
peacefully as he slept. His wife, son
laughter, niece and two friends were
At his bedside.
The remains will be taken to St
Louis tonight in the private car OF
General Manager Allen of the Katy
railroad for interment there.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11


"Oh, am ~" said the man address
ed. Il had an idea that | was w. j.
Blakeley. but must thank you for
putting me right on this matter. DO
you know, | have been laboring under
the impression during my entire lie
that | was Blakeley? Strange now
things will happen. To think, have
been Il United States senator all these
years and never knew it. Would .'
mind telling me when ! was elected
to this office?"
Then the first speaker saw his mis-
take and both laughed. The first OF
the speakers apOlogized.
"Oh. never mind" said Blakeley.
This is not the first time | have been
few years ago and was stopped on
the streets and in the hotels by vari'
pus prominent men who seemed to
axe 1t as a personal affront that
could not grant all of Mason's political
promises. pay his debts. etc. There
fore. | told all comers, as / will have
10 tell you, that was none other than
editor of the Mancos Trlbunt. which is
printed in Mancos. Colo, and which is
good enough to afford me means OF
livelihood.
at is not my fault that | am not
Senator William Mason" continued
Blakeley. Nor is it my fault that
am editor of the Mlncos Tribune Ga
reputable sheet, | assure you. You
see, when they elected my double to
| he United States senate they some
| how overlooked me, although | would
have consented to be a candidate
| Therefore, | edit the Tribune. The
| fact Is. | need the money.
Blakeley was at the capitol visiting
| the different state Offices. to see polit
| cal and personal friends. He called
at the governors Office and paid his
| respects to Secretary Wood.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

dess Of Fortune smiled on the Silver
Lake boys In their half OF the inning.
GraysDn knocked grounder that
passed within two feet of first base,
and was permitted to pass between
Browns legs, which enabled the run
ner to reach second: Miller struck out.
Bosquit going to first on balls. Pat
terson following with n single. scoring
Grayson and advancing Bosquit; Glaze
was given base ON balls. and later be-
ing put out In running bases, scoring
BosQuit and Patterson. but Myers was
left on third by Sohaff being retired
at first and Jackson ditto.
Sixth--Roierts signed for first, but
was left there. Parker going out on
foul fly. Feagan on fly and Hughes
striking out. For the Silver Lakes
Cato went out at first. Grayson strik-
ing out and miller retiring at first.
Seventn-Herrick went to bat with
blood In his eye-going to score or
know the reason why. He landed
ball In the infeld. which Glaze slight
ly fumbled, allowing the runner TO
reach first about on a tie with the ball
Then he stole second on another close
shave. making third in the same man
ner, where he twisted In mental agony
as Powers was retired at first. Davis
and Brown striking out. This was
Milt's last opportunity to score. For
Silver Lake, Basquit was given base
on balls. but was caught mapping in
making second Patterson went oui
IN a fly and Glaze struck out
Eighth--Hlls went to first by being
hit by pitched ball, and later put out
al second. Roberts striking out. Par.
ker reaching first but remaining there
by Feagan striking out. This was an
other good inning for the Lake boys
The plays came thick and fast, sin
gles. two bases, etc. resulting in four
runs. with chances good at one time
for many more, queer thing hap
pened; Miller struck liner over the
head of first baseman that hit and
knocked down the foul flag. and as the
ball then rolled outside the runner
made no effort to get 1t on the propo'
sition OF foul, and in doing so al
lowed an extra run to get in.
Ninth-In the ninth none OF the
Gold King boys reached first, Herrlck
knocking a long fly, which looked good
for q run, but 1t was taken In tow by
The alert fielder.
And thus ended the second chapter
II the book of Gold King VS.. Silver
Lake. Score: Gold King, 3; Silver
Lake. 10.
Umpires-Kline of Durango and
Cooper OF Silverton.
Rag chewing, none; a quiet. peace
ible game.
Money up on the game-$5, 900.
Big winners-Jack Slattery upward
If $500, engineer at Silver Lake. name
not learned, $500: balance divided be-
ween possibly 100.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11
From Wednesdays Daily.

-
Mrs A Grange night telegraph op
orator, returned last night from Pa
gosa Springs, where she has been
spending her vacation.
Arthur Brennan, the Trinidad drug
gist and his bride returned home this
morning after a pleasant visit of a
few days in our city.
Miss May Allison. niece of DR..
Grant Morris, left this morning for
her home in Port Clavin. Pa, after
spending two months with her rela.
tives here.
Mrs. J. T Brewer and daughters.
Isabel and Florence, left this morning
for ST. Louis. Kansas City and other
points. They will take in the worlds
fair and visit old friends and relatives.
C. w. H1tchns and wife departed
for Chicago this morning on a visit
They viii take in the worlds fair be-
fore returning. They expect to be
gone five weeks.
Miss Enge, who has been i'll at
Brookside hospital for some time is
now recovered and left the hospital
She has been engaged to teach the
Hermosa school for next term.
Miss Margaret Kroeger returned
last evening from visit to st. Louis,
Denver and Fort Collins. At st, Louis
she took in the fair. She had a most
ENJOYABLE time at all the places she
visited.
Miss Maggie Martinez was brought
in last evening from Pagosa Junction
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

returned Saturday evening after an alb
sence of month visiting relatives in
La Crosse, Wis. and taking in the fair
at st Louis He says he had a fine
time. enjoying every moment OF his
respite from business.
Harry Schrader and wife were
caught in the rainstorm yesterday af-
ternoon above Animas, when the wa
ter came down the mountain side. and
Mr.. Schrader had to drive fast to get
out of the way, rocks, dirt and water
nearly enveloping them.
The rain yesterday was especially
severe up n the Animas valley. Above
Animas City water swept down the
hillside covering the ID, Il r. G. track
with foot OF mud and gravel quite
distance. delaying train service sev-
eraI hours, the local freight from Sill
verton with returning excursionists
from Silverton not getting until after
II, the passenger being held here
from until nearly IL.
terday were Mr.. and Mrs. Thos
Sthroyer. About $50 Mrs. Sthroyer
was affected by the altitude with heart
trouble. to which she Is subject, faint
ing while walking and leaning on the
arm of her husband. After some ef-
fort she sufficiently recovered to be
taken TO Mrs. Bells house and then TO
the train. thinking she would be all
right Enroute home Mrs. Sthroyer
had eleven sinking spells, from one
convulsion to another. ana II was
feared death might ensue before she
reached Durango When the train ar
rived she was conveyed to her home
and DR. Turrill succeeded In affordlng
relief and today many friends will be
pleased TO learn that she is out OF all
danger
G. f. Newcomb arose yesterday
morning at his usual hour. G:30, APP
parently well as usual. II is Mr.. New
combs custom to lay the iindling and
coal in the kitchen stove and yester-
day morning he started the fire and
went ont to the closet and was taken
with cramps in his right leg and side.
He rushed to the house as fast as pos
3ible and called to Mrs. Newcomb to
get up at once and rub the affected
parts. His wife did not take him se-
riously AT first as he was always jok-
ing, but he assured her he was not.
when she Immediately jumped from
her bed. Mr. Newsomb laid down and
Mrs Sewcomb worked with him for
over an hour. They were alone IN
the house and she could see no one
passing to tell the news of the aiIiic-
ion which had come to her husband
Finally she ran over to Third avenue
and told her daughter But the WORK
had been done Mr. Newcomb's rlgh'
side had been paralyzed. and yester-
lay he was practically unconscious.
md has remained in that condition
o the present time. MIR Newcomb
has been falling apparently quite fast
his summer Last Friday he went mp
he valley back of Trimble Springs TO
oolt at prospect and got wet, II
IS feared this was in a manner the
cause of the paralytic stroke. Two
brothers of Mr.. Newcomb have passed
iway the same way. If Mr. Newcomb
Ives till the 18th of this month he
Will be 73 years of age.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11
FRIDAY. SEPT. ..

FRIDAY, SEPT. >.
900 a. m.-Foot races and field
sports; S25 in purses.
1000 a. m.-Horse races; pony race
quarter mile. $25 added: three-elghths
mile, $40 added half mile COW ponies
s25 added
200 p. m.-Broncho busting; frs
prize. SIS; second. $50; third, S25
Evening reserved
COMMITTEES.
Executive. w Schiller, r. A
Newton. IL. c. Mullins, F.. w. Swan
son. J. Spriestersbach.
Band and Dance-Abe Slavick, Jack
Gertesien, Il, NJ. Born.
Base Ball-Ben Roberts, F. d. Sar
tor.
Horse Races and Broncho Busting
II. c. Mullins. NJ. b. Colt, L. Parento
Field Sports-R NJ. Born, C. l.. Orr
Transportation w. Schiller, NJ
d. Colt, w. II, Adams
Advertising-E A. Newton. I. j.
Bradford.
Entertainment-Messrs. Gerteisen
Spriestersbach, Eeles. Born, Swanson
Hirst. BachGs, Ball Grooming. Abe
Schiller. II. Emperius, |. w Schiller
oliver, Pete Hansen and all pioneers
who settled In San Juan country be
fore July 1. 1881
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

rio" hohua1 i'hiN
Gus Roberts was passenger this
morning for Chicago and New York
m a purchasing trip for the Graden
Mercantile company.
Judge c. A. Pike and William Gili
went out to Florence yesterday morn
.ng to represent Durango Red Men AT
he meeting of the Great Council
which began today.
DIR. L. S. Barnes has moved from the
brick at the corner of Second avenue
md Ninth street to one of the Good
man houses A +. Hood will occupy
the building vacated by DIR. Barnes as
, residence.
Mrs. Andy Lewis and little boy de
parted for Santa Fe this morning for
a visit with her sister. Mr.. Lewis will
take in the Salt Lake excursion on the
10Th and will go 10 Tonapah, New, be
fore returning
While 1t rained all over the country
yesterday. Silyerton escaped with the
exception of two or three light show
RS. none OF which interlered with the
ball game. although at one time it
ooked rather dubious.
The Colorado Development and
Ditch Co. officially announces that c,
". Thuringer is no longer connected
With the company. NJ. j. Wickline has
oeen appointed as superintendent OF
he company.
Yesterday the hardest rain of the
,eason fell 1t rained the greater part
II the day and night and at intervals
poured down. The lightning was act
We, and several people had the fuse.
# their electric lights burned out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Sheets returned
asst evening from St Louis and Gin
Innat. reporting splendid time
they were accompanied by a cousin oil
drs Sheets, Mrs, Amman, formerly
Mss Chestnut of St Louis. who will
hsit in the city several weeks.
Arthur Brennan, who was formerly
clerk in Tiffany's drug store here
Iut who is running a store of his own
Trinidad at present is a married
nan now and is in the city with his
wife, they being on their wedding trip.
ir Brennan married young lady oi
trinidad.
The Durango representatives. to the
rand lodge Knights of Pythias, con.
listing OF Henri Berri and Judge c. I.
Morgan, were Joined by b. Van Slack
frank Molique and Mrs Lillian Les
lie Of Silverton; r. X. Smith of Cor
ez and John White of Mancos Mrs
.eslie represents the Rathbone Sisters
# Silverton The grand lodge meets
Colorado Springs tomorrow.
Rev. DR.. KArkbride of Delta preach
ID to large congregation at the Meth.
dist church yesterday and last night,
having arrived in the city Saturday
hight, He left for Pagosa Springs
his morning. DR. Kirkbride is the
)residins elder for this district. and
mas been for six years This viii be
his last trip here, as another elder will
be assigned to this district next year
Dick Simpson was in telephone
communication this morning with his
store at Canon Gallegos. and he was
informed that rain had fallen plenti-
fully on both sides, but very sparingly
at Gallegos.
Dave johnson of the Fulton Market
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11
PROGRAM TENTH ANNUAL CON
VENTiON SAN JUAN PIONEERS
ASSOCIATION AT ALAMOSA
SEPT. 8 AND 9.

(Alamosa Independent-Journal
THURSDAY. SEPT s.
Informal reception of visitors.
Band music.
1000 a. m.-Parade of pioneers and
citizens.
1890 a. m.-Tenth annual conven
Ion of the San Juan Pioneers Associ
alton in Oliver opera house. Business
meeting.
2;30 p. m.-Addresses in Oliver op
era house by distinguished pioneers.
400 p. m-Ball game.
500 p. m'-Reception in opera
house.
300 p. m.-Grand ball.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11
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NEiGHeoRiNG EXCHANGES

Rico News: A body of quartz, new
in character to that heretofore found
n the Robinson group of mines. up
Horse gulch, was encountered during
he early part of the week. This new
,re carries pay copper in addition TO
he gold and silver values. II looks
rs though the Robinson group would
prove to be great mine.
Rico News: A report comes from
Dunton TO the effect that In running II
'rosscut from the main tunnel of the
Smuggler group of mines, which is be
ng worked by A. j Horick and the
Milwaukee Gold Mining company. and
which was formerly worked by the
supposed Mt German
Mining Company, a body of ore over
10 feet in width was encountered. The
)re is also said to be of a shipping
luallty.
Telluride Journal: Internal Revenue
Collector j, II. McDevitt, accompanied
by his son Harry. were New Sheridan
5uests last night, going north on the
morning train. Harry Is connected
With the Durango postofiice, and will
top off at Canon City. his former
lome. to spend his annual vacation,
while McDevitt pere goes to Denver
% report to his chief and hobnob with
he politicians for day or so.
Telluride journal; Today we fell in
with a ranchman from the Uncompah-
gre valley who says all the farmers
iown that way are not socialists and
'ernist Peabody, in fact. he says the
great majority appreciate what the
governor has done for the state and
is Industries. and will support him for
reelection. He told of his and his
1eighbors' experience n year ago in
laying with the socialists, when the
hands wanted miners wages and hours
md no chores To do. He got in u
men one morning. and about 10:30 he
discovered from their talk that they
were socialists. He paid them for hall
A day. gave them their dinner and told
hem he had no further use for them
rhoughtlessly we neglected to learn
he mans name. hence we cannot rec
)mmend him as we would like.
Cortez Journal Never before In
ien years has the McElmo been so
high, caused from the rain on Tues
day. One bridge is reported out be
tween Cortez and Mancos, but as to
the damage done down the canon has
not yet been learned.
Mancos Tribune: The rains in this
section this week have done more
GOOD than can be readily estimated.
Not only will there be a bigger potato
crop. but the outlook for second cut.
ting of hay in localities where It was
thought impossible, is now exception
ally good,
Aztec Index Miss Edith B. NJ.
Young. who Is conducting the institute
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11
MANcos MAN LOOKS
LIKE SENATOR MASON

You are Senator William Mason
OF Illinois," said man at the state
capitol building, extending his hand.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Mancos Tribune: w. T Patrick of
the Durango State Fish Hatchery
brought over 10000 small rainbow
trout for the Bauer lake this week
The fishing in that lake will be great
in few years
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

1t Is said that A. F. Hood contem-
plates making his new brick building
adjoining the Red Men hall 30 feet
wide instead of 25 as originally CON
templated. This is because he has
had an offer from the Odd Fellows
to rent the upstairs if he viii make
the building five feet wider
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

at this place is being very highly com
piimented on the efficient services she
is rendering. Miss Young Is highly
educated lady, and under her manage
ment the institute bids fair to excel
that of previous years.
Pagosa Times: Wash Patrick came
over from Durango Tuesday with 90
900 fish which were placed in the San
Juan river above town. There will be
several hundred thousand placed In
the streams of the country this sea
son, which will make this section bet
ter as a fishing attraction than ever
before.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

There is joy in the F. A. Rodecker
household owing to the arrival of a
fine boy last evening We presume
Grandpa Biggs" will lose no time in
hiking for Durango to toddle the lit
tie one on his knee.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Dave johnson of the Fulton Market
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Aztec Index: Miss Edith d. NJ.
Young. who Is conducting the institute
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

A fire alarm was turned in last night
about $3.50 al the foot of First av-
enue for the purpose of showing the
Insurance agents the efficiency of our
fire department. The two minute men
caught the wagon ON Second avenue
ana swung on. The boys arrived at
the corner by the Asa Poor house,
where the alarm was turned in. just
one minute and fifty-hve seconds from
the time the alarm was given. The
distance run was five blocks and
half. The first half block was from
the fire house to First avenue. and on
account of having to make the turn
there going south II was necessary to
90 slow to keep from turning over.
The fast time was made on the
straight run. The insurance agents,
who have been looking over the city
and its facilities for protection against
fire, were waiting at the alarm station
with watches in hand when the wagon
arrived, and they expressed surprise
al the time made. To harness up and
run five blocks and half in one min
ute and fifty-five seconds is pretty
good time and If there are any other
towns In the state that can beat the
record we would like to know where
they are.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Dick Simpson was In telephone
communication this morning with his
store at Canon Gallegos. and he was
informed that rain had fallen plenti-
fully on both sides, but very sparingly
at Gallegos.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

returned Saturday evening after an alb
sence OF month visiting relatives in
La Crosse, Wis, and taking in the fair
at st Louis. He says he had fine
time. enjoying every moment Of his
respite from business.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Mancos Tribune: The rains in this
section this week have done more
sood than can be readily estimated.
Not only will there be a bigger potato
crop. but the outlook for n second cut.
ting of hay in localities where It was
thought impossible, is now exception
ally good.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

From Tuesdays Daily.
II. Rachofsky was passenger for
New York this morning on a purchas-
ing trip for the Famous.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

r-es e..,-s sevs--eo- os,o.oo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Mrs. Andy Lewis and little boy de
parted for Santa Fe this morning for
a visit with her sister. Mr.. Lewis Will
take in the Salt Lake excursion on th.
10Th and will go TO Tonapah, New, be
fore returning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Mrs. A Grange, night telegraph op
orator, returned last night from Pa
gosa Springs, where she has beer
spending her vacation
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Harry Scbrader and wife were
caught in the rainstorm yesterday af-
ternoon above Animas, when the wa
ter came down the mountain side. and
Mr.. Schrader had To drive fast To get
out of the way, rocks, dirt and water
nearly enveloping them.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Arthur Brennan, the Trinidad drue
gist and his bride returned home thi
morning after a pleasant visit of
few days in our city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Cortez Journal; Never before In
,en years has the McElmo been so
high, caused from the rain on Tues
day, One bridge is reported out be-
tween Cortez and Mancos, but as to
the damage done down the canon has
not yet been learned.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Assessor Hopkins is treating all
callers at his office today with some
mighty fine eating apples that were
grown on his ranch above Hermosa
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

The Colorado Development and
Ditch Co. officially announces that c,
". Thuringer is no longer connected
With the company. NJ. j. Wickline has
oeen appointed as superintendent OF
he company.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

While 1t rained all over the country
yesterday, Silyerton escaped with the
exception OF two or three light show
RS. none OF which interfered with the
ball game. although at one time it
ooked rather dubious.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Fred Bishoff is engaged today in
putting in new electric switchboard
for the Herald. which will he great
convenience and saver of labor over
the old one. Nothing like keeping up
with the improvements of the age
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

w. T. Davis, Western Union op-
for a camping trip, Mrs Warner
takes his place, and Mrs. Grange
takes her old place as night operator.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Never go into the woods away
iiom q doctor with a cheap alum
bdtiti- powder ~ the outht You
want the best baking powder in
the world and It - uio.' CO.
nomic.d IN the end.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Yesterday the hardest rain of the
season fell, 1t rained the greater part
II the day and night and at intervals
poured down. The lightning was act
We. and several people had the fuse.
# their electric lights burned out.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Arthur Brennan, who was formerly
clerk in Tiifany's drug store here
lut who is running a store of his own
N Trinidad at present is a married
nan now and is in the city with his
wife. they being on their wedding trip.
dr, Brennan married a young lady OF
Trinidad.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

This Is the season of the year when
a fly lights on bald head and stays
there-until killed We know.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Miss Maggie Martinez was brought
in last evening from Pagosa Junction
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Fred Fraley passed through from
Silverton to lgnacio this morning. He
had fine specimen of ore from the
Missouri Fred group. on which he has
four men running crosscut. He ex-
poets to reach the vein within the
next month.
w. IT. Koehler has sold his interest
In the Oxford 10 Frank Levan. The
style of the new firm will be Levan &
German. MIR. Koehler says he Ia not
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

Many favorable comments are be
ng heard regarding the Red Men hall
low in process of construction. 1t is
ure going TO he a fine building.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-11

John Bader of Mancos left this
morning for "A visit to the Worlds Fair
and to see his folks. who live a short
distance from st. Louis.