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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14
LED MOUNTAIN
coMPANY'S ENTERPRISE

From the Ouray Herald:
When the tourist is making the
famous trip from Ouray to Red Noun
tain over the toll road which is cut
ont of the solid rock of the perpendic-
ular cliffs, enters Ironton park after
leaving the canon of the Uncompah-
gre, there meets his gaze one of the
most beautiful sights that nature ever
painted-the scarlet peaks of the
thee Red Mountains, cleaning in the
sunlight in their glorious colorings of
reds and yellows, their submits more
than 1000 feet above the level of the
sea, A few miles ride up the park
and the base of Red Mountain No. 8
is reached, and there is located the
little town of Custom, historic in the
mining annals of Colorado. for from
no like area has there been taken
such wealth as has been outputted
together there.
The names of many men have been
associated with the rise and fall of the
Guston and Red Mountain, but that OF
George Crawford of Yankee Girl fame
is perhaps best known. Fortunes
We're made in brief periods of time by
the owners of these mines-the Gus
ton, Robinson, Yankee Girl and Gen.
essee-Nanderbilt, and George Craw-
ford took from the Yankee Girl a
princely fortune. not only for himself
but for his associates. And he is des-
tined to make yet other fortunes with
the plans he has on foot for the un-
watering of the territory repre-
sented by the mines mentioned, be-
sides draining thousands OF other
mineral bearing territory.
The great mines of the Guston-Yan
kee Girl district We're abandoned be-
cause of the tremendous flow of water,
heavily mineralized, hot, and because
of its acidity hard to handle. In every
one of the mines mentioned large and
valuable ore bodies were abandoned
for the reason that it became unproiit-
able to handle the water in order to
mine the ores.
Many mining men have gazed with
longing eyes upon this rich mineral
territory, but have lacked the courage
of their convictions and the financial
backing necessary to drive tunnel
which would unwater all of these
mines. For some time Mr. Crawford
devoted his energies to the work of
consolidating into one great company
the entire acreage, and his efforts
have at last been crowned with sue
cess. The Red Mountain Railroad,
Mining and Smelling company owns
and controls the enormous area rep
resented In 500 acres, or more than 80
mining claims. This territory has
produced more than $15,000,0OO, from
less than five acres, leaving the re-
naming territory virgin ground which
will be explored by the tunnels OF this
company. OF the amount mentioned.
the Custom produced S6,000,000, of
which more than $3.000.000 was paid
in dividends; the Robinson and yam
kee Girl. $S000.000 of which $4,5OO,-
900 was dividends. and the Genessee-
Vanderbilt $1.50O,000. also paying
handsome profit. All of these mines
were worked principally by shafts. the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

The Democrats of the state are
turning to the Republican party very
rapidly Just now, from which 1t would
seem that Roosevelts majority in the
state will be overwhelming. A very
long petition of the Democrats of Las
Animas county. inclusive of all the
Democrat Mexican leaders. was pre-
sentcd to Senator Barela OF that coun-
ty. asking their senator to go with
them into the Republican party. The
senator duly considered the petition
and acceded to the request, and he
and many hundreds in that county.
who We're Democrats a few days ago.
are now sheltered under the Repub-
lican roof, and II is now claimed that
Las Animas. formerly the banner Dem
ocratic county in the state, will now
give three thousand Republican ma
jority. 1t is also said that certain
elements which combined to give Den
yer to the Democrats at the city cleo
tion are now combined for the sup
port OF the Republican ticket this fall.
While this action of Senator Barela
may furnish great surprise to the
people of the state. this change OF
leadership is not the first from the
Democratic ranks. Conejos county
offers another instance as noteworthy.
..lle Mr.. Adams. who is OF stall
wart Democratic family, and has rep
resented the Democratic party in the
upper house for years-has not openly
declared himself a Republican, 1t has
been known for some time that he
desires to have his name placed on
the Republican ticket this year While
We are proud to have the opportunity
TO chronicle the action of Mr.. Barela,
may we not have our anticipations
soon realized by an announcement
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the interior.


United States Land Office, Durango
Colorado, May &c, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that Charles
T. Toyrea. of Durango. Colorado, has
filed notice OF intention to make final
proof on his desert land claim No.
20, for the n. w. 4 of section "a
township "a N. X. s w. n. NJ. p. NJ.
before Register and Receiver at Du'
range. Colorado. on Friday. the 18th
day of July, 1904.
He names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land: Richard
L. Gaines. of Durango, Colorado; Al
fred J. Turner. of Durango. Colorado;
Henry Peck, of Durango. Colorado
Robert Hanna. of Durango, Colorado
f. C. PERKINS, Register.
First Publication June 2.
Last Publication July IA.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Grand Junction has n new Repub-
lican daily-so we are informed by
our exchanges-but we have failed to
see It. Judging from the favorable
comment. it's the proper thing. the
owners. Edwin Price and A. c. New
ton, are journalists of the right type,
and. best OF all, they belong to the
progressive Republican party. It's an
easy matter advocating Republican
principles, because there is something
tangible to stand on The Herald
wishes the new daily success.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

II. s. Lewis has been selected for
Salida's new postmaster. succeeding
Guy U. Hardy. editor OF the Record.
The Herald learns that Mr.. Lewis is
an able man. but II the facts are as
stated, Mr.. Hardy should have been
retained. There should be the utmost
good faith in political matters and
those in high positions. Mr.. Hardy
will have another day coming up.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

The Denver News urges the calling
of OF all strikes in the state. This is
commendable advice. at the same time
II Is doubtful II the Western Fedora
tion leaders will pay any attention
They are not constituted that way. Ad-
vice is not what they want. They de-
sire to run things in this state. and
failing in this, like Dave Day. are
wiling to smash every community. hav-
ing no feeling whatever for labor and
those earning an honest living.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

The. st. Louis platform and Parker
are well suited. The one Is plastic
and can be construed to mean just
anything one desires. while Parker
can assume any position and not be
In conflict with himself, as no one un-
der the sun has any ideas what his
views are on public questions. Is it
any wonder Democrats, not only of
Durango and Colorado. but the entire
union, are disgusted with the actions
of ,neir party leaders?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO
LEASE STATE LANDS.

Othce Of the State Board Of Land Commission
ets.
Denver. Colo, June q, lgO,
Notice il hereby given that William NnsbnTgh
whose postotce address is Durango, Colo, On
June 2ith. 1904, made application M. i3b to the
State Board nf Land commissioners to lease the
following described School .snds. situate IN iH
Plata County, colorado, to wit: ;. OF 5 T. a
Of Sec vi, Twp, 30 North, Range West.
No other applications to lcarc the above de
scribed premises or objections against the
above application will be considered after July
"a 1901
MARX G WOODRUFF
Register State Board of Land Commissioners
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

ent deplorable condition OF affairs In
this state at the present time by pros
tituting the exalted position OF gov
ernor in his vain efforts to capture n
seat in the United States senate. The
interests OF the state were nothing
as compared to his vaulting political
ambition. II there ever was cheap
demagogue. his name Is Charles S.
Thomas.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Durango Democrats were hopping
mad Saturday and Saturday night.
They are cooling down some owing to
having made up their minds to vote
Tor Teddy. They will not stand Par
ker and the cowardly platform adopted
at st. Louis.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
TO LEASE STATE LANDS

Office OF the State Board of Land Commis
siuncTs 80 ,
Denver, Colorado, June 20, 1904
Notice is hereby given that John Sponsel
whose pOstotilce address is Hesperus, Colo-, on
June 20th. 1894, made application No. 400 to the
state Roard of Land commissioners TO case
the follow iug described School Lands situate
in La Plata County, Colorado. to Wit: n. = 81 \,
+. :. Of see III, Twp ~ North, Range u West
No other applications to lease the above de
sriibcd premises ~ objections aga INST the above
Application will be- considered after July 20,
1891
MARK q. WOODRUFF
Register State Board Land Commissioners.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

from our senator to the effect that
hereafter his name will be enrolled
in the Republican column. Teller
county. which has heretofore been a
Democratic stronghold. is now Re-
publican by a good majority and, in
fact, all the Democratic strongholds
have turned Republican.-Alamosa In
dependent-Journal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

A more cowardly make-shift plat
form was never adopted than the one
at ST. Louis last week. SO full of evas.
ion was 1t that even Parker refused to
stand on it. 1t was made to please
no one-just a straddle.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

The Democrats of this nation have
not stamina enough TO declare them
selves on the money question rms
will leave the Bryanites an opportun-
ity TO declare for silver in the West
and the Parkerites to urge the gold
standard in the East 1t is well
known that It's difficult to ride a horse
two ways at the same time. This Is
what the Democrats are going TO try
and do.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Last year the revenue of the Suez
canal was $20.000.000 and 3.761 ships
used 1t in passing from the Mediter.
ranean to the Red Sea. There need
be no fear that the Panama canal will
fail to be self-supporting
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

The treasury surplus last month was
nearly $l1 ,o00, 900 which spoiled a
large assortment of Democratic predic-
tions about the final showing for the
year Leaving out the Panama canal
payment and the loan to the Worlds
Fair, the margin is almost exactly
what Secretary Shaw estimated last
December.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Parker has been in public life the
past thirty years, and still no one
not even his most intimate friend and
political hacker, b. b, Hill-knows
what his financial views are. And
this is the man the American people
will be called on to elect president
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

For the fiscal year just ended the
foreign trade balance in favor of the
United States was about $475,000. 900.
On this item, identified with Repub'
lcan times since 1897, there will be
general willingness to stand pat.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Russia is right in working toward
constitutional government. but 1t
ought to choose an easier name for its
national council than the Zemskyso-
bor In America such word would
we colloquially shortened to the Zem.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

The Democratic nominee will be
able to sprint about the ring and give
Roosevelt will be there with knock
out blow on the Sth day of November.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

A well-lSnown Democrat residing in
one of the Southern states remarked
the other day before leaving the city
that Parker would stand no show of
election.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

The idea OF nominating man for
the exalted position of president and
not know where he stands on the most
important issue before the American
nnnnln
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

The Pops will cut a sorry figure in
this years election. OF course, they
VIII cast n larger vote If Bryan re-
mains with the Democratic party. but
1t makes little difference one way or
the other.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

1t is safe to say that Bryan will not
make flying campaign in the east
at the rear of special train. His
past utterances in regard to Parker
will not jibe well.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Ex-Governor Thomas succeeded IN
gaining some cheap notoriety In Sc
curing n meaningless militia plank In
the national platform. Who ever ac'
cused Thomas of being sympathizer
with labor except to secure their votes
He ia largely responsible for the pres
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Colorado strikes were ill-advised
and nothing else but failure could be
expected. We had sample in the
coal strike of two years ago in this
county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Bryan is indeed poor prophet Al
ways the opposite happens to what he
predicts. He declared time and again
that Parker could not win-even at
st. Louis gave out the statement. It's
best to place your money just oppo-
site to billy" and let her go at that.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Bryan could not stem the tide
against Parker at the same time he
forced a plastic platform on the con
vention-one that even Parker could
not stand.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Senator Patterson says the Western
Federation tends to Socialism. and he
cannot stand for such doctrine. Well,
the editor of the News has sane mo-
ments
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Colorado is sure to cast Its electoral
vote for Roosevelt and Fairbanks,
Congressman Hogg and the entire Re
publican ticket.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

General Miles steered clear of the
Prohibition nomination in hopes that
political lightning would strike him at
st. Louis. But presidential lightning
Is a scarce article.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

The Democrat cannot retard Du-
rango's growth any length of time,
But every croaker can do something
in the line of back-capping.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14
numors Como to the surface

In pimples and other eruptions. but don't run
all OH that way. They mostly re
main in the system-that's bad. Hoods Sar
saparilln removes them, wards of danger
makes good health sure. Take 1t.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Hearst was not in 1t at st. Louis.
He had less than fifth of the votes.
And think of the money the 1876 dele
gates cost him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

C. s Thomas is certainly cheap
demagogue. He gave plenty of evi-
dence of this when governor. and
capped the climax at St Louis.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Parker is thorough goldite. Now
what will Colorado Democracy do? To
be consistent 1t will have to vote the
Pop ticket.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

The Democratic platform stands for
about as little as anything we have
seen in long time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

over the desertion of Barela. but will
have to get along without him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

This is going to he a Republican
year. The people are not going to try
an unknown quantity.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Four of the Colorado delegates rode
in the st Louis bandwagon. Couldn't
be cajoled by Bryan any longer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Las Animas county is good for a
big majority for the entire Republican
ticket this fall.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Thomas will never succeed in land
Ing the senatorship in Colorado. He
might just as well pull in his horns.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Parker was nominated on the first
ballot. Maybe Hill is not the Demo
cratic party?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Cowardice never won a battle The
st, Louis platform is mixture of
cowardice and evasion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

No doubt many Democratic politi-
clans at st. Louis wished Bryan was
at the bottom of the sea.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Bryan caused the animals some
trouble at any rate.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

The Democratic platform! Give IT
name and take 1t.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

After Parker and his declarations
Colorado Democracy has not peg TO
stand on.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Bryan must swallow the pill But
it's nothing. Bryan can change with
the shifting of the wind.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

La Plata county is sure 20 be in the
Republican column after the action OF
the st. Louis convention.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Colorado is good for 10000 major
ity for Roosevelt and Fairbanks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Teddy will administer the knockout
blow in November.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

It's going to be a walk-away for
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Politics will not begin to boil in Col
orado before September.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

wicked and the weary passing ms
door ton their way to Bear creek), and
ultimately became mine poor by rea-
sons of locations numerous as the
countless leayes of the forest, has at
last struck 1t rich in a claim that he
calls the Northern Light. situated on
King Solomon mountain, and, Juds-
ing from general bearings, is an eN-
tension north by east OF the North
Star. Surface scratching on the prop
erty has uncovered four-inch streak
of gray copper that, from an assay
made by Judge McNutt, returned II
100 ounces OF gold and G25 5-loo or
silver
The tunnel contracts let by the Ba-
varian Mining company. operating on
Tower and King Solomon mountains,
to VIM. Barlow. will be finished by the
18th OF April states Mr. Barlow Al
though the force employed has been
small. yet up to date the ground has
broken we'll and the work rushed. The
contract amounted to about 200 feet.
Some excellent yellow copper In sight
on the lower side.
The Columbia, which is the prin-
cipal claim OF group situated on Ca
lena mountain and owned by Albert
Ehlert. Chris Hansen and Joe Meyer,
is in mighty good showing as lead
silver proposition Of only 300 to 400
feet development. The development
consists of couple of tunnels on the
vein and crosscut which is being
driven to intersect the lead at a depth
of several hundred feet below the up
per workings. The lower drift on the
vein is 200 feet long and shows a
streaK of galena and quartz fully two
feet wide, one foot of which is very
solid galena that samples 81 per cent
lead and ~ ounces of silver. cabin
l2x1G. capable of housing five or SIX
people is in process of construction.
1t is the intention of the owners of the
Columbia to ship a carload OF the
heavy gslena within the next two or
three weeks and in the meantime push
the crosscut.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14
SiLvERToN MINES.
, 6 g s 8 g s g g G g g 6 g g g
From the Standard.

The Hamlet is now regular ship
down to the Durango smelter this
week One car a week will be the reg
uar consignment.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

Harriet C., Magnet mountain. near
the Burro bridge. is In five inches of
galena and streak of heavy iron sui
phide lying alongside, of about five
inches in width. Sam Biggs OF Du-
range. is putting up for working the
claim. which is now being developed
by tunnel on the vein. now 1876 feet
in the mountain The galena streak
Is worth about $45 a ton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-14

"Scotty" Hill. who has summered
and wintered in Cunningham gulch
since 1874 and like the good Samari-
tan of scripture notoriety, fed the
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
FIFTEEN MILLIONS
FOR UNKNOWN HEIRS
Large Fortune Awaits Descendants of Scotch Army Of
fcer Killed in India.

EDINBURGH. June ia fortune 90
$4,000. 900 awaits those who can prov 2
that they are lawful descendants Of
MAJOR Sinclair. of the Twelfth Foo
G'irst Battalion OF the Seaforth High
ianoers). who died ninety-three years
ago.
Major Sinclair. it is believed. was a
member OF "A weli-known family at
Wick At an early age he entered the
army and accompanied his regiment to
India. He married there and had one
Daughter. who was sent home TO Wick.
and who ma FRIED farmer of that town,
also named Sinclair.
Major Sinclair had an adventurous
career in the East. and was killed IL
small engagement. His estate was
never claimed. and. accommodating for
over ninety years. has now reached the
value Of S15.O00.0o0.
At least two well-known Tyneside
families can trace direct descent from
the major.
My fathers grandmother. said a
member OF one of these families yester-
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
EVANSVILLE NOTES.

EVANSVILLE. Md. June 1.-THE
public school building committee. at it's
meeting last night, ratified the purchase
OF site made by the chairman, Trus-
tee Charles II. Welsh. The lot has a
frontage on Wine Avenue of 100 feet
and on Schley Avenue of 40 feet The
price paid was $500. A motion WAS
adopted that the present school build
ing on Johnson Avenue be sold at pub
&C sale at O'Clock Thursday afternoon.
June .. with a provisO that bids may
he rejected and that possession be given
December 81 if sale be made Archi-
tccts John Freund. jr. Of Baltimore.
and c. +. webb and Clarence n. Wal
kcT Of Washington. We're present to
submit plans. Notice was given that
plans would be received and considered
at the next meeting. tomorrow week.
There f. some sentiment In favor or
the town authorities buying the pres
ent school building for council and fire
apartment meetings
James ". Johnson. OF Barber q Ross.
and his family are the guests OF Mrs.
Charles ". Welsh for the summer
months.
Andrew Browning, OF East Riverdale.
is at home after his first year at WASH
ington and Lee University
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
NO WRONGDOING
IN PATENT OFFICE
Acting Commissioner Moore Recon-
mends Transfer of Examination in
Report on Edison Charges.

The Secretary OF the Interior has de-
Clined TO interfere with the Commis-
sIoner of Patents in the matter of
charges brought against some Of the
examiners by Thomas a Edison. The
announcement is the result If findings
by Assistant Attorney General Camp
bell. who made a thorough investigation
after the one instituted by Acting Com
missioner of Patents Moore had been
completed
Mr.. Edison. charged Incompetence.
neglect of duty. and maladmlnistration
I'm the case of the patent granted Ernest
W. Junger, September last. for re-
versible galvanic battery. He declared
the patent granted Junger interfered
with one Of his own, and that he had
been denied the opportunity OF showing
this to be the case
Getting no satisfaction from the Pat
ent Office. Mr.. Edison carried his com
plant 10 the White House President
Roosevelt ordered the investigation
which has just been completed.
IN his report. Acting Commissioner
Moore finds that there Is no ground
Tor the charge OF intentional wrong
doing. Re recommends. however. that
some OF the examiners be transferred
from one division to another
He says the examiners failed TO APP
preciate the Increased scope OF the
amended papers filed. il was alleged.
after he had seen those of the Edison
patents.
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
HUSBAND OFF TO FAIR,
WIFE TO SEEK DIVORCE
Departure Of Physician for Exposition
Visit Precipitates Legal
Action.

TRENTON. y. J.. June 15.-Dr. W
Munroc CARING, young physician. who
b. widely known here has gone 20 the
St Louis Fair. and as the result his
vile mas consulted counsel Tor the pur-
pose OF bringing action FOR "a divorce.
Neither the lawyer nor Mrs. CARING
would give any details as 10 the nature
OF the grounds which would be alleged
ia the suit
Several months ago CARING took a
seven weeks trip 20 California. and IL
was said a that time that mis- wife did
not know where he was She said yes
tcrdaX That she did not care To- discuss
her domestic troubles but added: Il
guess the crash has come
She admits that her husband IS awav
DR. Curling is man OF handsome
face and figure. and i'm his early days
WAS n football player on local teams.