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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

and he couldn't think of making the
trip. so he got Mr.. Vale to go in his
place Mr.. Vale will get his SO day
from the bank while he is of just the
same.
The elegant seats purchased by the
city council for the park are here,
and parties desiring to sit out in .ne
park these lovely days or nights may
call on the park committee and get
II seat and have 1t hauled over and
put in a nice shady place. Johnny
Males will haul 1t over for quarter
If you catch him when he is going to
dinner. Parties availing themselves
of this privilege however. should take
care to not get on the grass.
One of this towns attractions which
has not been so extensively adver
tised as it ought TO be. is the advan-
tages ii offers to young people get
ting married This is one of the best
places in the world for a young man
and woman to join their fortunes in
he holy bonds of wedlock. You can
have your choice of being married
by a Methodist preacher. Presby-
| terian, Episcopalian. Catholic priest,
South Methodist, hard shell Baptist
Tor easy shell, according TO financial
| circumstances of the groom) or Judge
HouX, J. p. And the judge always does
IA wedding up in style. But to come
| to the point, what we wished to men
| tion more especially is Bo Dale. Bo
always attends the weddings and
gives the bride and groom a great
| send off. People who live here would
| as soon think of getting married with
| out the peracher as 10 get married
| without having Bo Dale. II has done
more to make this town a fayorlte
place for getting married than all
other agencies combined, and minis.
ters from neighboring towns are be-
ginning to complain about it. 1t has
come to be understood that he brings
| good luck. and 1t is considered an
evil omen If he is not there One poor
| girl who was married here went away
with her husband and he discovered
a rich mine inside of sixty days. An
other couple got present of a thous.
thousand dollars and a brick house.
| W hiit dHotuti Coupier DeloGt tDe year
rolled around got a pair of lovely
twins that they wouldn't trade for
the mine and the brick house and the
thousand dollars all combined, and
none of the parties are doing bad.
This is the place TO come to get mar.
ried.
Since bran has gone up, Matt Har-
rington has scheme for mixing saw
dust with his cows feed, and then
giving it 10 her after dark so she
won't know the difference. Matt Is
the only Irshman we ever knew who
had the heart to do the like o. that.
But then he come from this side OF
the pond.
The young men of this town don't
stand much show with the girls as
long as Judge Houx is around. In al
most anything else the judge would
take back seat and not intrude, but
not in this, The Judge is all right
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

George Dick will stay in town till
his winter wheat sprouts in the
spring.
AT last the newspaper field here
has picked up. There is a free lunch
establishment which ameliorates con.
ditions considerably.
Society Note-Mrs. Johnny Blgbird
one OF the popular Ute matrons was
shopping in town this week. She was
charmingly attired in an orange skirt
and white table cloth
Judge Granville Pendleton proposes
to introduce bill in the New Mexico
legislature for building a fence
around San Juan county. We hope the
judges bill will provide for plenty
of gates as there are a lot OF people
that would like to get in.
Owing to Doctor Ochsner's rush of
moving the hospital this week It has
been necessary to postpone number
of births.
Fatty Crawford is holding his pota.
toes for higher price to make up
for what he lost by HAVING those 3g
sacks freeze. while he was working
against the candidate he didn't like.
Harry Lazarus had his clerks chop
the ice of the sidewalk in front of
his store this week Harry is an enter.
prising merchant.
Rockefeller has made two cuts in
coal oil lately We hope he won't
make any more for now there is 80
much water in It the lamps sputter
about 1t. Makes cut of three cents
a gallon and adds three more buckets
OF water to the barrel
William p. Vale, the banker, has
gone to Denver to exchange Duran.
go's refunding water bonds. The town
treasurer only gets $3.50 q month
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

II is only natural to suppose that
The indictments against Julius
Aichele should be dismissed, The Den
Yer courts are under the control OF
politicians and Aichele is at the head
OF the list. being chief of the advisors
al the last campaign II would not do
10 prosecute such valuable tool AMI
hence two years have gone by with
out action by the distric, attorney
1t will be diheren, II Judge Mullins
grand jury happens to return indic,-
ments against some Republicans
Then the courts will insist on quick
trials.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02
SYNOPSIS OF THE
FRAUDS IN DENVER
Denver Republican:

Denver Republican:
One of the first documents to be
presented to the Fifteenth general as.
sembly will me a synopsis OF tho
frauds that up to then have been ex-
posed in Denver and elsewhere in the
state. The members will have time to
study the extent of the corruption be-
fore the official canvass of the state
vote on executive officers is under
taken.
The Legislature will be called to or
der at noon on Wednesday. Jan. T.
On Tuesday Jan. 10, the Inauguration
of state officers should take place 1t
is not possible that the question of
who was elected governor can be de-
cided in the brief time intervening be-
tween the convening of the legislature
and the day fixed by the constitution
for the newly elected officers taking
their offices, so that the inauguration
OF the chief executive will have to be
postponed. All the other officers can.
be installed at the regular time, how
ever.
This year the scenes of two years
ago when the houses were either In
possession of armed men or surround.
ed by policemen and thugs will not be
repeated. The Denver fire and police
board will have to keep hands of. Or
der in all things will be required.
Secretary Of State Cowie will have
charge of the legislative chambers
until such time as the two bodies are
in readiness to take control on their
own account The board of capitol
managers has. heretofore. been claim
Ing authority on the ground that the
building was incomplete. This year
the board has not that claim. The sec
retary of state will take precautions
to have the houses clear of mobs or
unruly persons.
On the secretary of state also de-
wolves the duty of issuing certificates
to members who are entitled to rec
ognition in the preliminary organiza-
ton. Until committee on credentials
from each house reports. the secre-
tary of states list stands The party
in the majority in each branch con-
trolls the credentials committee
Caucuses will be held from this on.
They will be Informal. The official
caucuses of the two parties will not
be held this week, when the speaker
of the house and president pro TEN.
OF the senate. sergeant-at-arms and
other officers are selected.
BY the time the senate is ready for
business. Gov. Peabody will have
message ready for that body, submit
ting his appointment of two Judges
for the reorganized supreme court
for confirmation.
Senators Patterson and Teller and
Milton Smith are in daily communica.
ton with recalcitrants of opposite party
TO make n deal with the
Republicans who stood Arm for the
party standard two years ago. The
Democratic traders want the same
sort of combine TO be framed this
year. They are encouraging one divi-
sion of the Republicans to 20 Into an
alliance with the Democrats to make
up a majority to control both
branches. But the result Of the blum.
Ter OF two years ago is too fresh In
he memory of Republicans to permit
repetition this year. Such an act
u treachery to the party would re-
'ult far more disastrously than the
Freak of two years aOo
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

The time Of the county court has
been occupied with case wherein a
Durango newspaper Is defendant in
y money demand by u former employe
being an appeal from Justice John.
sons court at Animas City. where
judgment was rendered in favor of
plaintiff for something like $3.50, The
case has brought fourth wonderful
system OF bookkeeping and fnancier-
ing-one that would cause envy in the
heart OF Morgan or a Rockefeller
1t has also brought forth the way some
newspaper men force their publica-
lions on the people and the hardships
endured by many In getting the paper
stopped, some settling for 25 cents on
the dollar and others paying in full
cUssing at the same ttme--and still
the paper continues to grace their
backyard. Those Interested financial
ly should have attended the trial
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02
Philip Gratz, master mechanic OF
AIamosa, spent the night in the city

LTdlZ, AhcSuohN ~
AIamosa. spent the night in the city
where she had been visiting her Sis
ter. who is teaching there.
-
Mrs. H. L. Washburn and her little
daughter passed through from Silver
ton this morning on her way to Boul-
der for visit with friends. Mrs.
Washburn is sister of Russell Mich
oils.
Quite a party OF young folks were
entertained last night by Misss Nina
Balster at the home of her parents.
There were various games, music.
etc and at seascnable hour an
elegant lunch was served.
Rev Ostenson announces that by
request the musical program which
was given at his church on Christ
mas will be repeated tomorrow night
The decorations. which are very pretty
will be left ZIP till Lent.
Senator John ]. Harris and family
came in from Dolores last night and
continued on to Denver this morning
to take up his legislative duties. He
anticipates warm" time. He thinks
It was a mistake in seating arela.
The Herald desires to thank its
thousands Of patrons for their heart.
support and good will the past year
We hope to improve each year and
make The Herald necessity in every
household In this southwest section.
The Salvation Army will have theil
Christmas tree tonight. There art
two trees. prettily decorated and wei
loaded with presents. There ar,
presents for nearly 200 children. Eaci
will get toy, a handkerchief and ;
sack of candy. nuts and an apple
while about so pairs of mittens ant
stockings will be given the need,
ones. The Juniors of the Army will
each receive book in addition to tn,
above.
Mr. and Mrs. Matt KrumpanitZky
of Mancos. will arrive this evenin,
and spend few days with Mr.. AM
Mrs. S. w Raymond, then going t,
Denver. and from there to Southern
California, taking the popular South
ern Pacific route from Ogden. MI
krumpanitzky has been in poor healtl
for some time and the trip is taken t,
see If the change will not do hin
good. They will probably be absen
all winter
Miss Josie Hood leaves in the morn
ing for Los Angeles, California, wher
she will visit with a sister of Nj
Hoods and several cousins She will
probably be absent a year in hope
pf receiving benefit for her voice
She will have company as far as Sal
Francisco, Mrs. Meston and he
mother, Mrs, Scott Mrs. Meston'
home is in San Francisco, havin
come here six months ago to assist II
taking care Of her mother. who wa
i'll and whom she is taking home witt
her. The three go by way OF the Ri
Grande to Ogden, thence over tn
Southern Pacific.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

From Saturdays Daily.
We are glad to state that Mrs.
Airey is resting easier today.
The year 1905 is going to be a
record breaker for this southwest sec
ton and Durango in particular.
s. NJ. Biggs & Co. are now located
in the corner store of the Crystal
block and will be able to make fine
display of furniture.
Mrs. Eva Allerton, OF Nashville,
Mich. arrived on Yesterdays eastern.
She will spend the winter with her
daughter, Mrs DR.. Hutchinson.
B. w. Ritter went to Pagosa Springs
this morning. being counsel In the
election contest case, which comes
day.
Don't fail to go to the watch meet
Ing service at the First Methodist
church tonight. The evangelist will
speak. The service commences at .
o'clock.
Mrs. ]. II McHolland and her
mother. Mrs. p. A. Bishop, returned
this morning to Pagosa Springs, hav-
ing been visiting Gus Roberts and
family.
Mrs. w. 2. Kinney and Mrs. Ras.
mus Hanson were passengers this
morning for Denver. Mr.. Hanson came
down as far as Trimble Springs, and
will stop there few days.
Col. b. Il. Calvin was passenger
from Silverton for Denver this morn
ing. to spend New Years with his
family He will remain to attend the
Inauguration OF the governor.
Miss Mary Quillan q teacher of
Trinidad. stopped over night At the
stratsr on her return from MAncos.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02
THE PORTER FUEL COMPANY
Awarded Two Of the Sixteen Grand
Prizes Assigned to Colorado.

The Porter Fuel Co. management
have right TO feel elated over the
award of grand prizes at the st. Louis
exposition. Colorado came in for
great many awards, but sixteen of
them were Of special merit and term
ed grand prizes and Of this number
the Porter Fuel Co with the Porter
and Hesperlis coal mines. came in for
two of them. The coal mined by this
company is known 10 possess great
merit, both for steam, heat and coking
purposes, and accounts for its popular
ity throughout this southwest section
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

Mr. and Mrs II. c. Schroeder are
planning q trip south or TO California
after Mr.. Schroeder's term as comn,is-
sioner expires.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02
From Thursdays Daily:


Mrs Hoskinson returned last night
from long visit to Boulder and Gree
ley
l. w Schiller. a banker OF Alamosa,
was an arrival last night and returned
this morning.
BE sure and start right by writing
II 1906
John II Walker member Of one
of the survey parties at Pennington,
spent the night In the city
Mrs. ]. r. Serrier of Mancos, is Wis.
iting Durango friends few days. be-
ing registered at the Inter-Ocean.
Thomas II. Kelley. superintendent
OF the May Day, spent the night in
the city returning to the mine this
morning
Harry F. Ware. the travelling gro
ceryman, returned last night from a
trip along tho Rio Grande Southern.
Mr.. Ware reports business very good
all along the line.
r, C. kermode. sheriff of Monte
7umacouniy. returned last night from
Pueblo. where he placed the insane
prospector, William c. Currace In the
asylum. Mr.. Kermode's daughter. Miss
Gentle. accompanied her father to
Pueblo and back.
The dance given by the Durango
fire department last night was we'll
attended. rs TO so couples being pres.
ent. The music was fine. the floor in
excellent condition, the decorations
was pleasing to behold and those who
were there had every reason for en-.
joying the occasion The firemen's
dances always are voted success.
Dr. w w. McEwen and daughter
left this morning for Denver. whore
the doctor goes to take up his legis-
lative duties, Tell the people" said a
mutual friend TO reporter. that La
Plata county will be well represent.
ed" To this the doctor replied that It
might be well to wait and see hrst,
but added that he would do his best
~ any rate.
DR. Lefurgey received a telegram
this morning from his brother. Dr.
Fred A. Lefursey. In Summerside,
Prince Edward Island. saying his
father had died last night. The message
was received Just about train time. so
the doctor had not time to arrange for
going. The old gentleman was rs years
old. He is survived by a wife, six sons
and one daughter. The old folks had
intended to come to Denver this
Christmas, where the doctor was to
meet them. but the trip was postponed
till next summer.
Hon. p. s. Rider was an arrival last
night from Rico and will spend a
couple Of days In the Smelter city.
MIR Rider says that while the resi-.
''rats of Rico do not feel so cheerful
over the business outlook for next
year as Durango does, because they
do not expect NO many railroads. still
they feel very good and have no rea.
son for complaint, The Pro Patita
mill has started up sad 10 running
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

BE sure and start right by writing
II 1906
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

Thomas II. Kelley. superintendent
OF the May Day, spent the night /
the city. returning to the mine thi
morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

l. w. Schiller. a banker OF Alamosa,
was an arrival last night and returned
this morning
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

Harry F. Ware. the travelling gro
ceryman, returned last night from a
trip along the Rio Grande Southern
Mr.. Ware reports business very good
all along the line.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

John r. Walker. member Of one
of the survey parties at Pennington,
spent the night In the city
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

Mrs. ]. F.. serrier of Mancos, is Wis.
iting Durango friends few days, be
ing registered at the Inter Ocean.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

Mrs. Hoskinson returned last nigh
from a long visit to Boulder and Gre,
ley.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

r. C. Kermode sheriff OF Monte
7umacouniy, returned last night from
Pueblo. where he placed the insane
prospector. William c. Currace In the
asylum. Mr.. Kermodes daughter, Miss
Gentle. accompanied her father to
Pueblo and back.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

Miss Mary Quillan n teacher Of
Trinidad. stopped over night At the
Stratsr on her return from NAncos,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

The young men of this town don't
stand much show with the girls as
long as Judge Houx is around. In al
most anything else the judge would
take back seat and not intrude, but
not in this, The Judge is all right.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

The Biggs Furniture company is
head over heels in the moving bust
ness today. This is the best time they
could have chosen for moving. as sled
ding is good and moving with sleighs
the big loads Of furniture go along
without any jolting.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

right along. doing much towards i'm
proving mining activity, which Is the
latest item of news from that camp.
The funeral Of Mrs. Emma Elizabeth
Carpenter was held at the Methodist
church at 2 O'Clock this afternoon
the service being conducted by Rev.
r. Sanderson.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

Col. b. b. Calvin was passenger
from Silverton for Denver this morn
ing. to spend New Years with his
family. He will remain to attend the
Inauguration Of the governor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

William P. Vale the banker. has
gone to Denver to exchange Duran
go's refunding water bonds. The town
treasurer only gets $3.50 q month
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

Quite party OF young folks were
entertained last night by Misss Nina
Balster at the home of her parents
There were various games, music.
etc. and at seascnable hour an
elegant lunch was served
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02
INTERESTING NEWS ITEMS
BY the Country Editor.

, g 8 $ $ SO . 9 8 > q 3 9, , .,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

where she had been visiting her Sis
ter. who is teaching there.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-02

Mrs H L. Washburn and her little
daughter passed through from Silver
ton this morning on her way to Boul-
der for visit with friends. Mrs.
washburn is sister of Russell Mich
oils
Evening journal., 1905-10-18
MR.. FOLKS EFFORT.

TN his speech at the Academy of
Il Music on Monday night Cover
nor Folk remarked by way Of preface
that the points he proposed TO discuss
were elemental and he wisely confined
himself to an emphasis of things that
everybody knows. but which somehow
fail to make the impression they should
He declared that there Is more
aggressive rottenness and less patriot
ism IN our large cities than anywhere
else" This he laid entirely at the door
of the people who have the power to
institute the kind OF government they
wish. but have failed.
The whole speech was forcihle re-
statement OF fundamental morality and
the principles OF ordinary everyday
common sense. When thieves rule It is
because the honest people let them do
It, having fallen into a spirit of cynical
Indifference.
IL is dihicult in a campaign such as is
now in progress in Philadelphia to say
anything new or startling 1t is i'm
possible to conduct 1t on plane that
decent men would wish. for II is noth-
ing more or less than an effort to dis
possess a gang Of looters who care for
no party save to use it, and who in
their desperation will do anything.
We think It was Mr.. Jerome who a
few years ago said that you couldn't
argue about the Ten Commandments;
all that one can do is to state them.
And Mr. Folk could do nothing more
effective in the present instance than
to quote every day moral principles.
II isn't a kid glove business Ia
wrestle with thugs who like rats have
eaten into the public crib. And there
are rats i'm almost every municipal crit
in the United States.
Evening journal., 1905-10-18
MORE wArsR. Less WING.

VAT r DOUBT very much whether
W the people Of this city are par
ticularly interested in the various
schemes for the purlhcation OF water
for our municipality. All sorts Of plans
have been discussed, chemical purlh-
cation. the taking of water far up the
Brandywine beyond the point of con-
tamination. arteslan wells and sand
filtration. We think our people are
practically unit in the belief that the
latter is the most desirable for us.
Since the question began to be agita-
ted. commissioners and others have
visited various cities. investigated their
systems and reported Every conceiva-
BILE scheme has been threshed out. All
possible sites have been proposed. and
IL by this time we don't know what We
need we never shall know.
1t strikes us that we want water in.
stead OF wind, and a settling basin tC
relieve the agitation of this question.
II we are interested in the abstract
question Of water supplies. then there
are many other cities TO visit and re-
port on. but II st is a concrete PROPOSE.
tion OF what we shall do to secure pur,
water in this city. we think We have
enough information TO go ahead.
Evening journal., 1905-10-18
READABLE RHYMES
The Force Of Example.

/ went into the fishers stall
To buy a fish or two,
When l saw dozen oysters all
Behaving rather new.
They snapped their little shells aloud
At all who passed beneath
And-were an oyster so endowed
They would have shown their teeth.
They seemed inclined on untamed
steeds
To madly rear and tear,
They seemed inclined toward reckless
deeds
or military air.
Fresh from their eager mouths they
slipped
Hot phrases and commands.
And--were an oyster so equipped
They would have waved their hands
on Mr.. Loeb they seemed TO call
with messages excited,
And l could hear their accents fall
In unison. "De-lighted!"
king fisherman" did implore,
20 tell me. ere l so.
Did ever man observe before
That oysters acted so2'
Nay. ne'er before. my kindly gent"
That fisher wight did say,
But these ones was raised different
They come from oyster Bay"
Wallace Irwin, in New York Globe.
Evening journal., 1905-10-18
TO AID DELAWARE HOSPITAL
Managers Will Hold Sale On Tuesday,
October 81.

Managers OF the Delaware Hospital
will hold their annual rummage sale
on Tuesday October 81. in Odd Fellows
Han. Tenth and Orange streets. The
sale will open at ] o'clock in the after
noon.
There Will be a large assortment Of
Halloween goods Of all description and
anyone intending to take part IN the
festivities of the day can purchase
these goods cheaper here than else
where and at the same time will be
aiding a worthy institution.
Another feature Of the sale will be
the fine display Of up-to-date fall mil
linery. including trimmed and untrim-
med hats.
Donations are earnestly solicited and
will be called for il notice is given TO
Miss Anna Lea, 1861 d. & A. phone or
Mrs. f. l.. Gilpin 699 d. & A. Goods
can be sent TO the hall on Monday,
October 30.
The managers hope TO eclipse all pre-
vious efforts Of this kind and are work
ing hard to make the sale a SUCCESS
The various departments will be in
charge OF the following committees.
Shoes-Mrs. Charles +. Rumford and
aides
Furniture-Mrs. Charles r. Miller and
Mrs. James r.. Hart.
Books and Magazines--Mrs. Cornelia
T. Bowman.
Millinery-Mrs. Edward Bringhurst,
Jr.
Toys and games-Mrs. Alfred 1. Du-
Pont.
Children's clothing-Mrs. Lewis p.
Bush, Mrs. Elwood Jackson. Mrs. Will
liam b. Foster and Mrs. Holstein
, Harvey
Mems clothing-Mrs. William I. Sellers
and Miss Elizabeth Bringhurst.
Women's clothing-Mrs. +. b. f. Mil
Ter and Mrs. Grimm.
China and brica-brac-Mrs Charles
l.. Reid and Mrs. Anna T. Candy.