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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-17
COUNCIL MEETING.
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The city council met last night with
all present except Alderman Berndt
Minutes of previous meeting read
and approved.
Liquor licenses were granted to VIII
liam Iredale and Barney Edelman;
public scales license to G. H. Clark;
express license to Gus Sickinger, A.
NJ. Hedges. and ]. S. Turman.
The bond of Jos. Jackson and Ed. Nc
Allister, plumbers, was received and
ordered filed
The street and alley committee was
given authority, If they saw fit, to
put tiling on the streets crossing Main
avenue. in place of the wooden boxes
that are used for draining. as the
boxes are continually breaking in.
The sum of S42016 of the general
fund and s34277 of the water bond
interest fund was transferred to the
emergency fund, and sl2 of the water
bond interest fund was transferred TO
the gravity fund.
report from Alex Davis, watch
man at the reservoir on the upper
Schalles. He reported that snow was
two and half feet deep on the level
and had drifted to considerable depth
in the canons and it had been snow
ing every day for the past week This
relieves much apprehension heretofore
felt about a scarcity of water.
w, 7. Kirkpatrick addressed the
a resolution requesting Congressman
Hogg to support the forest reserve
bill Attorney Spickard informed the
council that Mr.. Hogg had already in
troduced a bill in congress to have
the lands at the head of the Florida
set aside for the lasting benefit of our
water supply. and advised against the
council taking any action that might
be offensive to our congressman, lest
he lose interest in having said lands
Withdrawn from entry. Finally It was
decided that the council would meet
in Mr. Spiokard's office today, when
letter would he drafted to Mr. Hogg
n, +. Cooke made a proposition to
sell TO the city 20 acres adjoining the
cemetery on the west for an addition
TO the present cemetery. His plan
was to have the expenses of plating,
annexing. etc, paid by the city, and
then divide equally the net proceeds
from the sale of lots, settlement to be
made every six months. Referred to
committee on cemetery and parks.
w. T. Kirkpatrick asked for permits
sion to remove the fence around the
little park in front of his house on
Third street, stating that the fence
had become dllapidated and useless.
Granted, He also asked that arrange.
ments be made for an arc light at the
Episcopal church when a new contract
with the light company is made. A
light there is deemed imperative be.
cause costly windows in that church
have recently been broken by someone
throwing stones.
The bill of Wood & Morgan OF $40
for freight and drayage on extension
ladders was allowed.
The oath of office of T. w. Dobbs.
the new policeman, was received and
ordered fled,
The fire and water committee re-
ported that in case a deal was made
with the Rio Grande Railway company
for supplying them with water, they
would use about 100000 gallons
A. w. Vachon was granted a rebate |
Of $3.50 water rent, which he paid |
twice on account of moving. u
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-17
SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS.

This cloudy weather is proving
good thing. 1t means snow in the
mountains. Reports from Silverton.
ouray and Telluride today are to the
effect that snow is falling. about two
inches a. Silyerton, but at timber line
hve or six inches since last night.
This has been going on the past week
or ten days and it means water later
in the season.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-17


The selection OF the man to take
care Of the headgaie was left to the
water committee and superintendent
The subject Of having the books of
the city officials examined was brought
up, but no action was taken.
Mr., sChallc5 said IT would take
about 1000 feet OF pipe to complete
the line 10 the cemetery, including
laterals,
Attorney Spickard said the city had
a right 10 place water in the cemetery
to irrigate that portion controlled by
The city. br:5 ne had some doubt about
The city's right to furnish water for
ground owned by the various lodges.
The matter was passed over for fur
ther investigation by the city attor-
ney.
Mr.. WisgIesworth said there was a
conflict in the ordinances regarding
grades saying there was only one
point to go from and asked that ordi-
nance 35i be repealed. The matter
was referred to the city attorney and
city engineer to draft and present an
ordinance at next meeting which viii
fill the requirements.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-17

E. e. Schalles reported that the
waves of the large body of water in
the reservoir nearest town were wash
ing the banks, and advised that the
banks be rip-rappei and seeded to
grass. lie estimated it would take
about 600o feet OF lumber The wa
ter committee was given power to
take such action as may be deemed
necessary.
Ordnance no. 402 fixing the annual
appropriation was Introduced and or
dered published. The appropriations
Yukon Valley news., 1904-08-31
vALDEz-TANANA
 WINTER ROUTE
Does Not Look Promising f, r
 Good Mail Service

Persons i'll a position to size up the situation are extremely doubt tul of the success ot the new mail route between Valdez and! Panama the coming winter. unless the post office department takes radical measures to insure the prompt transportation of the mails.
 Deputy Marshal Charles Dreibel- bis, being asked how the prospect looked at the Valdez end of the line, said up till the first of August he had heard of no preparations whatever being made toward car rying out the contract. At that time Valdez people did not even know the contractor whereabouts. The contract was let for $2I ,ooo, while good judges estimate that $50, 900 would leave a contractor no margin.
 Incidentally, MT. Dreibelbis said force of 25o or 300 was at work on the Seward end of the Alaska Central railroad. He seemed not to think much of tae enterprise, con sidering the Valdez-Eagle line the most feasible.
 Valdez folk think Heid's chances good for succeeding Gov Brady.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-08-31
U. s. BIOLOGIST
 ON THE CREEKS

Messrs. Voncannon and Carpen- ter. members of party connected with the United States geological survey, were ill town on Monday night. The party is headed by L. NJ. Prindle and is encamped on No. 8 Little Minook. It numbers four uen with seven horses.
 They left Eagle June Y and have since then been operating between that point and Cinema and Fair banks. They kept we'll up toward the divide and say much of the country traversed bears no mark of the prospector's pick.
 The party will come into Ram part in eight or ten days and ex- pect to leave for the States about Sept. IS.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-08-31
LOAD OF LIQUOR
 GOES TO TANANA

s. E. Heeter's scow departed for Weare on Monday with large stock of liquors and complete set of fixtures for a saloon. Business will be opened in the Mcdonald building, formerly occupied by the Pioneer. It is expected the new place will open Sept. |.
 Louis K. Pratt, Jack Nelson. Joe Anicich and three others took pass age on the scow. Mir. Heeter fol- lowed yesterday morning on the Louise, to be present at the launch ing of the new enterprise.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-08-31
HUMAN SACRIFICES
 DOWN IN GEORGIA
Victims Taken from Guard
 and Burned to Death.

Statesboro, Ga., Aug. r8.-A repetition of Tuesdays events, ex- cept there has been no killings, is reported from the country districts. Two negroes, man ai'd a woman, were whipped last night. Many have left town. Few use the rail roads and they are tramping through the woods to unknown destinations. Some are finding whips on their cabin doors and are taking the hint to leave.
 There have been six killings to date, commencing with the burn ing Tuesday night of the negroes Paul Reed and William Cato, who had been sentenced to death for the burning of Fly Hodges, wife and three children about six miles from this place. The infuriated mob took the men from the prison ill the presence of the guards and slowly sizzled them to death over fires. Then the crowd turned it's attention to the negro population which had hired the lawyer to de fend the murderers. and which had shown all through the trial the strongest sympathy for them.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-08-31
Story of Kruger.

Stephenus Johannes Paulus Kru- ger. the last president of the Boer republic, was one of the empire builders of South Africa and the lifelong enemy of Cecil Rhodes. For 25 years Kruger thwarted the ambition of Rhodes and delayed the march of the British empire from Cape Colony north toward the equator.
 Once upon a time, before the Transvaal was republic. there was a famine in the land and a party of hunters was organized to seek for hartebeests. For days tue search was in vain. Then Paul Kruger, who was one of the party, announced his intention of retiring into the bush to pray for help.
 Taking native he left the party, and after an absence of several hours returned and told his con- rades that he had prayed and that in three days time the Lord would send them game in plenty; all they had to do was to wait for its arrival and slay it when it came. Sure enough two days later the promised game appeared and the hunters had great store of meat to take home.
 From that moment Kruger was greate hero than ever, and was re- garded as specially favored by the Lord.
 It was not until long afterward that the native who accompanied him into the bush told the story that Kruger, instead of praying during his seclusion, made straight for the nearest kaffir k-aal, and, calling the head men, informed them that there was large force of Boers on the other side of the bush who had sent him to tell them that unless they. the natives, beat up game for them within three days they would all be killed. The frightened Kaffirs set out at once, and, securing the country, discov- cred the game and drove it to the Boer camp.-Selected.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-08-31
Barrack Party Passes

John Barfack and party. from Dawson, passed down in big scow bound for Fairbanks on Mon day. Mir. Barrack is taking in a blacksmith ani machinist outfit. He is a typical specimen of the old time pioneer who made the western part of the United States what It is. Archie Campbell. Vim. Barclay. Jas. Mas,ataIl. K. J. Lucas, J w. Powell and Ming brothers are the other members of the party.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-08-31
GubernatOrial Candidates.

N
 John G. Held is positively a can didate for appointment as governor of the District of Alaska, to succeed John G. Brady. There is no doubt the fight is between the two gentlemen named. The Dispatch takes local pride in helping MT. Heid's cause along, and a careful canvass of the situation leaves it certain that the gentleman is the only applicant in this section of Alaska. Mir. Perkins, the candi- date from Nome, is a gentleman highly respected and a staunch Republican, but there is the objec- ton that he is not a resident of Alaska. As an employe of large corporation he spends his summers at Nome and his winters at Seattle. This gives a valid objection to his appointment, but none to his con- petency.-Juneau Dispatch.
 It will soon be necessary for the president to appoint new gover- nor for Alaska. Just where his choice will fall it is hard to say. but it could not alight upon shoulders more capable than those belonging to Col. W. T. Perkins. of the North western Commercial company Nome News.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-08-31

When Joe Anicich returned from San Francisco last spring he brought in a new 3o-4o Winchester for John the Bear Hunter. The gun is a beauty. with peep sights and all the latest wrinkles in accou,remeut. aud Johu is proud of It.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-08-31

Sw anson. on below Hunter. had his dam taken away by the high water last week. This is the second time the dam has goue this season. and Swanson has ceased operations tili next year.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-08-31

Lynn smith. formerly of the N. A. r. & r. Co. < store. is doing bis assessment work on What Cheer bag
Yukon Valley news., 1904-08-31

How the Monarch was bought for small money and paid for her self on her first trip, with money left over for her purchase. is mat ter of history. Now comes the Wilbur Crimmin and repeats the record. The Crimmin was bought for s6,ooo. can make the trip down and back for s2, 500. and is carrying $ro. .ooo worth of business, which is a very good thing tor the owners of the Crsmmiu. Dawson News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-17

azine, published in Canada which gives
an accurate. description of the inven-
ton and which has been kindly SUBJ
mitted to the Journal for the benefit of
its readers:
The Blaisdell Screen Plate Co. is the
name of a new concern located at Oak
land Me-, for the manufacture of the
screwless screen plates and holders.
me principal speciality of this COM
pany is the patent screwless screen
plate holder referred to for use in both
paper and pulpmills. 1t is heralded as
the only practical device in use and its
principal points of superiority include
absence Of all iron inside the var
bronze cradles and the important fact
that it will fit any diaphragm screen.
In taking out plates affixed in the
present method in general use il is nee
eSSary to remove some 400 screws for
each screen. Mr.. Blaisdelrs plates can
De removed in Il couple of seconds by
simply stacking two bolts or nuts. The
opera ton that now requires hours can
be done with this device in a few sec
onds. The invention has been fully
tested for the past year in four Of the
largest paper mills in the United States
to their entire satisfaction and they are
now duplicating their order"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-17

AFTER they had finished a canvass of
me town, but they had the misfortune
TO stray under the observation Of a GER
tam john X. Pollard who does not take
charitable view Of this way of maxi
ing living! Mr.. Pollard is also a ron
staole. one of the party entered the
grocery store Of Allen & Pollard and
began to cast wistful eyes at a box Of
herring. Just for amusement, Mr.. Allen
oHereu him one Of them, whereupon the
stranger went out, sat down on the
doorstep. and, taking the brown morsaI
by the tan, was working it headlong
down his hungry throat with amazin,l
rapidity. Meanwhile his companions
came along and the party, headed bv
Constable Pollard. proceeded to the
lookup.
Their friends down the river evi-
IDENTIFY grew suspicious Ct their where
abouts for when morning ar,iv-
cd. the dodgers had MADE good their
escape, which they could not possibly
have done without the tools which must
have been passed III from the outsida
Mr. Pollard did not think the fugitivas
worthy Of chase. and he is contenr
that he has taught them a lesson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-17
COLBY COLLEGE,
Annual Catalogue-MusicaI Clubs Will
Visit Oakland, This Evening".

The annual catalogue of the College
was issued Friday afternoon. the num-
Der of pages being somewhat larger
than that of previous issues. The book
is a credit to its editor. Prof ]. William
Black. A summary of the contents of
the issue recently appeared in the coll
umns of the Journal
An innovation is being tried on North
College. 1t is nothing less than double
windows for the building. The windows
were put on. Friday. with notable
difference in the demands upon the
beating apparatus. The new move will
not only be a source of economy but
also the occasion of increased comfort
to the students in this dOrmtory.
All eyes will be turned toward Oak
land, this Saturday evening. when the
musical clubs will make their first APP
pearance. Mr.. j. Francis MacNichOl
Of Augusta, conducted Il very success
full rehearsal of the Glce club. Friday
afternoon. and expressed himself WE'LL
satisfied with the result.
Charles r. Flood, '0S, is i'll with
mea isles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-17

which is rarely seen in Grammar school
children. Coburn thinks herself fortunate
afa y she is able to produce an orchestra
OF Y pieces, and SO she is; but Grammar
Tor an orchestra Is certainly outcla ssi5sy
many higher graded schools and even
many many COLLEGES throughout the country.
and there was music in it as well tn.
following was the program of the Myrtle
Street Grammar: -
Chorus Of Children. Primary Grades
Duet, Effie and Katie Prince, u GRADE y y
Plano solo, Mildred Cook, Grade III
Banjo Solo, Carl Meader Grade IL
Orchestra.
Motion Song Grade !
Piano Solo. Alma Coburn. Grade ~
P!ano SOLO, Gertrude GirouX. Grade VII
Plano Solo Mildred Barton, Grade v
M ~ MAS Dialogue Grade ii
Violin Solo, Wyron White. Grade vii
Ilano 500, Annie Murray Grade |
Orchestra.
Trio.
Margaret Wing. Edith Atkins. Annie
Chorus OF Children Primary Grades
song, Ene Pooler. Grade IN
Violin obigato, Myron White.
Orchestra
mar school We're conducted chiefly by pu-
pills of the 9TH grade. There was pro
gram Of speaking and music; but the most
subject: Resolved, That Lee Was a
Greater General Than Grant" The af-
frmative speakers were Lawrence Bow
negative were Donald White and Arthur
ingersoll. The exercises We're much of
the same order as are usually held on
reason why the scholars of WatervilIe
city schools should not enter upon their
Christmas holidays with very contented
dispositions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-17
A NEW INDUSTRY.
a,isdelI Screen Plate Co. to Locate in
Our City.

If ;s reported that the Waterville re-
mir shop situated on Charles street,
which has been owned and conducted
Nv A. r. Farnham, has been bought by
n. Rlaisdell of Oakland, for the
manufacture Of the Blaisdell screen
Mate holder. Mr.. Blaisdell will come to
ne as an influential citizen, who will be
the means Of the Introduction of anOth-
q large industry and it should be not
a as an especial point of interest that
IN, location Of the plant which will
h. one of the most important channels
AZ our business section. This machine
shop will contain all the equipments
necessary for the extensive manufac-
ture of this particular article, such as
lathes, a planning machine, milling ma
chine, an upright drill for iron work. a
band saw, circular saw and turning
lathe for wood cutting.
Mr.. Baisdell has been quite an in
yentor in his day and his principal oc-
cupatiOn is in this line of work and the
manufacture of the patented articles
Raich he has succeeded in getting on
the market.
He is we'll known in Oakland. and his
friends speak of him in terms of high
est respect. Unlike many geniuses of his
kind he has always manifested the
ability Of making his ideas and inven-
tons practical by laboring steadily un-
til they have brought forth substantial
and Profitable results. The patent by
which he is principally known. is the
Blaisdell screen plate holder with
lhich the people Of the city will before
long become familiar. The following is
clipping from pulp and paper mag
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-17
THEY BROKE JAIL.
Party of Hunsryites Take French
Leave from Lockout.

The people of Winslow are becoming
noted for their kind hearted DISPOSE
tons, and the men employed by the
Kennebec Water District could tell
many grateful tales of benefits given
them if they We're only able to speak a
few words of English A party of six of
these men who occupy dug out" in
the vicinity of what is known as Full
ler's camp. made their way from house
to mouse in this we'll fed community
one day this week and succeeded in ac-
cumuating a goodly store Of eatables
which. undoubtedly, will spare them the
pains Of number of days Of hard work
The party We're in quite good Spirits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-17
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
At Store Of n. S. Wheeler at North
Vassalboro.

Special Liquor Deputy B. o. Cham
berlain arrived in the city. late Friday
night, from North Vassalboro, but. al
though he was nearly frozen from the
effects of his cold ride, he had the sat
isfaction of accomplishing the object of
his mission. A search and seizure was
made in the store of H. S. Wheeler of
that town, with the result that three
pint bottles containing whiskey and
the same number Of pint bottles con-
tanning gin We're captured. Complaints
have been made by the citizens of this
temperancclovlIig town of late, which
will probably cease for a time. as the
parties which are supposed to have
been the cause Of the trouble have f.
nally been caught and arrested. Wheel
er will answer to the charge before
Judge Shaw, Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-17
CLOSING OF SCHOOLS
With Appropriate Exercises Enjoyed by
Pupils and Visitors,

The schools Of the city closed, Friday
afternoon. with appropriate exercises
adapted to the ages of the pupils repre-
scented in the different schools. The close
OF the fall term, which marks not only
the close of another year in school life
to the different scholars but also the near
approach of the Christmas holiday. has
neen celebrated in the principal schools
N most painstaking and attractive
manner. The exercises Of the High school
We're naturally, more dlsnified in charac-
represented besides the close of d term $
work the high class Of work which had
been done by those who have asrired TO
have won the honorary parts which they
had been awarded. in consequence.
The work of the High school. thus far
this year. has been attended by the most
happy school relations. and the satisfac-
ton of the school board is such as to in
has been done by the average student
The program Of the day follows.
Piano Dues-SeIected
Misses Crowcli and Shackford
America a World Republic
Readirg-,selection from "A Friend q
Readmg-'Not Guilty" Mr. Morrell
Cornet SoIo-Selected. Miss Haincs
Reading-"The Ship of Faith Mr. Lowe
A Talk-"Homilies on Early Rising."
ing-"Thanatopsis," Miss Woodman
Piano Duet-Selected
Misses Dolloft and Robinson
Reading-"To the Lions" Miss Crafty
keadin4-"Handy Andy and the Postmas
ter. Mr.. Walker
Reading-"Over the Baluster."
Miss Upper
''> Miss Kennison
The following We're the honorary parts
Philip G.. Colby. %; Ellen NJ Crafty, 90;
Alvin Lowe. 05; Mary e. Woodman, %;
Chrystine G. kennison. W; Annie NJ.
Stewart. O6: Frank ID. Walker. ot; Jason
H. Morrell. 'O7; Jessie A. Topper, u, and
Alfred Langlois, '0S.
The pupils Of the. Grammar schools
were behind their older brothers and sis
tiers Of the High school merely in the mat
ter Of age. At the Myrtle street school.
between > and 8 O'Clock Friday afternoon
there was a Christmas tree for the hene-
fit Of the ID and 35 grades with also sing
ing and speaking appropriate to children
of those ages These exercises Were in
charge Of Miss Angle: In the evening,
the parents and friends in attendance
Witnessed an exhibition of musical skill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-17

day evening. Mrs. Dean was, first
known to be seriously i'll. Thursday
morning. Drs. Goodrich and Towne
were summoned later in the day and
she was suffering from a dangerous
case Of uraemic poisoning. Mrs.. Dean
had not been a well woman for niore
than year. but this violent turn OF
her illness has come as a sudden sur
prise to her physicians as well as her
friends. She is survived by a husband
and child of about six years. The
funeral will be held ct the late home.
on Monday afternoon. at 2 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-17
A PROMPT RESPONSE
BY WaterviIle Fire Ladies' When
Called on by Skowhegan.

The Waterville fire. department re-
ceived a call from Skowhegan for as
sistance, at 8 o'clock, Friday morning
A special train was at once ordered
and by the time it was in readiness to
start, all the firemen of the city who
ton.
The run Of nearly 20 miles was made
in Is minutes.
The assistance of Waterville, when
help arrived. was not found necessary.
as the fire had already been brought
under control. but the :Skowhegan de-
partment realized a greatful relief