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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

half way back, the rear end being
taken up with shoes, hats, furnishing
| goods and millinery, The second
story extended back about 100 feet
and was well stocked with higher
grade rugs. Navajo blankets. bedding
curtains. etc
The business is conducted by the
Famous Stores Co., of which Harry
and j. l.. Rachofsky are the principal
owners.
Later and Additional Particulars.
Al this writing. 3 y. M, the fire is
etirely out 1t was practically out at
1880, when water was turned OFF for
time. n small stream being turned
on at different times later to drown
out burning embers. a reporter
stepped in the front entrance about .
o'clock. and by wading in deep water
succeeded III obtaining good view of
the works. The roof, with now and
then intervening rafters, is entirely
cayed in, but the damage in the front
part of the store is not as great as one
witnessing the fire would suppose In
the early part of the fire the clothing
tables were covered WITH canvas and
on the dry goods side, the shelf goods
were protected by curtains, and as the
fire did not do much damage in this
portion the real damage will be by
water and smoke, which, naturally
will he very heavy,
The store will be locked and guard
ed until insurance adjusters arrive
and figure up the loss 1t will proba.
bly, be four days before the adjusters
arrive, although some of the compan
ios may be able to get representatives
mere hF tomorrow evening,
Since writing tho lead to this arti
Gle a reporter conversed with the
Brown hoy. His statement is to the
effect that about 10 minutes of s
he started down in the basement and
was confronted with mass OF flames
which We're sweeping along at great
rate, that he was the last person in
the basement previous to the fire
which was only few minutes before.
The delay of the fire department
was mainly as stated above, the team
being ont exercising while w. s. Croke
jr. in charge OF the department dur
Chief nietrich's vacation. was en- route
10 breakfast He had just reached the
ton OF the North Durango hin Sill
mans store, when he heard the alarm,
returning OF course, as quickly as pos.
slhle, In this connection Cal Dock is
entitled TO credit FOR the work he did.
For years Mr.. Dock was with the de
partmenL He was driving past the
Famous with load OF coal. Ascer.
tanning the chief was out of the city.
he Immediately went to the aid OF the
fire boys, assisting in directing opera
tons and doing valiant work. The
Herald would also like to give a list
of many others who pitched in and
worked like Trojans. but the number
was too great for MS to remember
Silverton is the darlineest mining
camp on earth. She never fails or fal
tiers. but is there with the goods all
the time.
Alamosa has organized board OF
trade and Del Norte has a notion to
do the same thing. Pagosa New Era
asks why the people there eau not do
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09
as much.

as much.
Much freight that used to be hauled
to the traders and mining explorers is
now hauled from Pennington instead
of Durango.
Spectators are keeping watchful
eyes on the movements Of the South.
ern Pacific surveys. figuring for a new
town on the San Juan river. below
Farmington.
The La Plata peaks received a new
covering of white yesterday and this
morning, but all the east and south
slopes will be melted on before sun
set few storms but late, open
winter.
Silverton is receiving more lumber
and coal and other supplies from Du.
range now than at any other time bv
three times the quantity, and still
complains tnat 1t is not going in fast
enough.
Old Garrett, the colored fellow with
the wide tread, who has been distin.
guisned for several years for singing
Southern plantation songs, fishing and
gathering empty bottles for trade, lies
at the hospital, and probably will not
recover.
Rico had but one uucalled for letter
10 advertise last Saturday. indicating
a punctual population at the postof
flee and a very painstaking postoffice
force. but the fellow who had his let.
ter advertised probably also lives at
Rico. and might have been out in the
hills.
Chris Wright came up from New
Mexico this morning. He has been
studying the varied resources and nat
ural attractions OF that country, and
yesterday took long jaunt through
rain and mud to 6nd one of Blair Bur
wells petrihed stumps. but had to
quit before he reached the spot.
O.
The trend of Investment Is In the
direction of the great fruit belt Just
over the line in New Mexico. Condi.
tions throughout that territory were
never better than at present, whether
they ever get statehood or not. Their
mining and livestock industries and
their farming all are prosperous,
Development continues on the Chest
nut lease of mining properties west of
Trimble Springs. and II is reported
that considerable quantity OF gold
bearing material is being found In the
lower working. The work is being
done on a narrow dixie. from IL to -
feet wide, which has a trend north
west In the direction OF the Orc Fino
hill
Miss Nellie Willis, on Saturday ev.
ening, when returning from choir prac.
tice at the Presbyterian church. fell
in the open hole leading to the base.
ment of the church, receiving a pain
full shaking up, but unless she has sus.
tanned internal Injuries she will be all
right In day or 80. A good place TO
fasten y bar or AZ covering. Some. ]
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

Alamosa has organized a board OF
trade and Del Norte has notion to
do the same thing. Pagosa New Era
asks why the people there eau not do
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

Silverton is the darlineest mining
camp on earth. She never fails or fal
tiers, but is there with the goods all
the time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

Harry Schrader had close call
from the fire yesterday and it was onl..
owing to thick walls the flames did not
break through. AS it was the second
story. used for residence, was badly
damaged by water and smoke.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

TAs aa,a's =. - ~
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Mr.. Rachofsky braved the fire and
secured his books He was backed
up in the dangerous task b. Secretary
Armstrong of the board OF trade. who
was one OF the hard workers at the
fire.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

Dug Garvin is in from Pagosa, com
ing to visit the newspaper people. bu,
nounced. People who go to Pagosa
occasionally better treat him right or
they can't live with him when they
go over there.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

same then The Herald Will be glad to
do Mrs. Corrmanau full justice.
From Tuesdays Daily.
Mr.. Rachofsky braved the fire and
secured his books. He was backed
up in the dangerous task by Secretary
Armstrong of the board OF trade. who
was one OF the hard workers at the
fire.
George II. Derby, connected with the
Little Chief mine in the La Plata dis
trict, is again here from the east, 1t
is understood. to arrange for more
extensive development of the proper.
ty.
Harry Schrader had a close call
from the fire yesterday and ii was onl.
owing to thick walls the flames did not
break through. As it was the second
story, used for residence, was badly
damaged by water and smoke.
Dug Garvin is in from Pagosa, com
ing to visit the newspaper people. but
for what purpose he has not yet an.
nounced. People who go to Pagosa
occasionally better treat him right or
they can't live with him when they
go over there.
A Navao squaw with catalogue of
Montgomery, Ward l. Co., looking for
an interpreter, is among the last signs
OF western Indian civilization. Sne
was not searched for the money but
appeared to have her mind riveted on
the book.
The potato crop around Del Norte
is about dug. This crop up there was
a record breaker this season, and the
farmers are experiencing some trou-
BILE in getting cars. The Rio Grande
is evidently short-handed on cars
Alamosa Independent-Journ
%
Mrs. E. F. Dennison of Pueblo, who
got lonesome to nee her husband, on
the bridge construction OF the Rio
Grande, having found him in camp
and told him goodbye, returned to her
home this morning, saying that II she
knew how to build bridge she would
be with him all the time.
s. NJ. Wright. who was given ten
days in the county Jail by Judge Pike
for taking his 5-year-old girl to a sa-
loon as an extra attraction where NOV
ing pictures were shown, was released
says he has chance to go to work
again and thinks ne can live In Du-
rango.
Mrs. f. B. Wallin OF Iowa, who has
been with her sister. Mrs. VIM. John.
son, on Lightner creek where they
put up so much hay every fall re-
turned TO Pomeroy, Calhoun county.
this morning. where she will spend
the winter, and probably return to
the better climate and environment
next spring when the posies begin to
nod their heads.
hhotuei pIehk III lEt government
camp was made this morning when A.
II. McCumber and s. L. Grsnsdeu were
to Denver by Judge r, II.
Long. and neither knew whether he
would come back or not Mr.. McCum.
Der said he didn't want to and Mr..
said he would just as soon
go to Michigan and eat buckwheat
cakes,
Bill Shaffer and Bill Young started
out this morning for Oro Fino, loading
light for storms. having the front
wheels of wagon. a spring seat and
what they could pile on. Young was
leading bloodhound which Shaffer
Will use In bear hunt. They mad de- |
,ided not TO take Tom McCormick's
mulss tAis tine. - tAAy uess hArA
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

George II. Derby, connected with the
Little Chief mine in the La Plata dis
trict, is again here from the east, 1t
is understood. to arrange for more
extensive development of the proper
ty.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

A Navao squaw with a catalogue of
Montgomery, Ward 4 Co., looking for
an interpreter, is among the last signs
Of western Indian civilization Sac
was not searched for the money but
appeared to have her mind riveted on
the book.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

Bill Shaffer and Bill Young started
out this morning for Oro Fino, loading
light for storms. having the front
wheels of wagon, a spring seat and
what they could pile on. Young was
leading q bloodhound which Shaffer
Will use In bear hunt. They mad de-
cided not TO take Tom McCormiok's
mulss tAis tine. - tAAy usss harA
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

Mrs. f, B. Wallin of Iowa, who has
been with her sister. Mrs. VIM. John
son, On Lightner creek, where they
put up SO much hay every fall, re-
turned TO Pomeroy, Calhoun county.
this morning. where she will spend
the winter and probably return to
the better climate and environment
next spring when the posies begin to
nod their heads.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

Ihe Cormannau woman Is further
charged with smart practice in sellir g
receipt for the manufacture OF mas.
sage for the face, having sold to four
or hve different parties who can be
produced, varying in price from 81 to
IS. selling wash woman the receipt
for IS, under premise to send her 81
customers for the stun. or, rather
turn over her clientele on the the con-
dttion that she pay IS. The wash
woman learned later where one OF the
receipts had been sold for 81 and she
at once repaired to the receipt mer-
chant 10 recover 81, which was prom
ised.
The boys on the passenger run to
Farminston say it is the greatest snap
on the Fourth division of the Rio
Grande system; that with a little start
they can roll the train from Durango
to Pennington without any steam.
There is difference Of about 1000
feet In the attitudes OF the two places,
and II can be imagined how easy II
would be to roll In. It 10 4 steady
water grade down hill. II takes half
ton OF coal TO keep up what steam 10
needed down hill and a ton and q half
coming back. IN tAs lasssagsy ssrviss.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

s. NJ. Wright, who was given ten
days in the county Jail by Judge Pike
for taking his 5-year-old girl to sa-
loon as an extra attraction where NOV
ing pictures were shown, was release d
yesterday, having served his time. He
says he has a chance to go to work
again and thinks ne can live In Du-
rango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

Mrs. ]. w Reagan, who started her
two little boys to school in Durango,
has one Of them at home sick, and
says that unless health conditions can
be made more assuring she will have
to take the children to Ell Paso or
Guaymas. I'm fact" she says, Yif Mr..
Reagan knew the situation here now
he would doubtless wire us out OF
here"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

Another break in the government
camp was made this morning when A
II. McCumber and s. l. Grsnsdeu were
summoned to Denver by Judge 4, H
Long, and neither knew whether he
would come back or not. Mr.. McCum
Der said he didn't want to and Mr.
Grandsden said he would Just as soon
go to Michigan and eat buckw hea,
cakes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

The potato crop around Del Norte
is about dug, This crop up there was
a record breaker this season, and the
farmers are experiencing some trou-
BILE in getting cars. The Rio Grande
is evidently short-handed on cars
Alamosa Observation-Disclosures.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

The tax sale of properties for the
collection OF delinquent taxes now on
will probably be continued to Wednes-
day and Thursday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

Mrs. E. F. Dennison of Pueblo, who
got lonesome to zee her husband, on
the bridge construction OF the Rio
Grande, having found him in camp
and told him goodbye, returned to her
home this morning, saying that II she
knew how to build bridge she would
be with him all the time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

The county commissioners, naving
made reduction in the tax levy OF
four mills, feel that it is up to the
city council to make its cut and come
in with it. The commissioners do no,
care to be mandamussed by the city
or anybody else. The council meets
tonight. and having serious talk on
this line some time ago will probably
| take up the levy and decide what to
do.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-09

Rico had but one uucalled for letter
10 advertise last Saturday, indicating
punctual population at the postof
fee and very painstakinE postoffice
force. but the fellow who had his let.
ter advertised probably also lives at
Rico. and might have been out in the
hills.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-30
WESTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD
Taking Enect june Is. 1905.

Trains leave Hillen Station as follows:
DAILY.
40 A. Mast Mail, Main Line. Hagers
town. N. & w. Ry. and the South. and ex
sunday r. V. r. II. Chambersburg, Martins
burg Winchester and points on thesa-
peake 4 Western II. H.
al5A. M.-Pen-Mar Express. Pen-Mar only
lO.m p. Macon. for Union Bridge,
DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
ma York n. 4 II. Div. and Main Line
east of Emory Grove, Carlisle and q. y H.
Il. r..
500 A. M.-Main Line, Hagerstown, Han
cock. Shtppensburg, Frederick, Emmitts-
burg and \. 4 W. Ry. TO shenandoah5
lOl2 A. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge, ! ork
and Gettysburg.
LOOP. M.-Accom. for Emory Grove
> Is Il. M.-Accom. for Emory Grove
4s 95P. M.-Blue Mountain EXP. tParlor Carr;
also Frederick aud Hancock
sop. M.-Exp. for York and b: & ii. Div
Il 10 p. M,-Fast York Exp; also 1iyndoh
and Spring Grove
As Z. M.-Union Bridge Accom-
45mP. M.-Exp. Main Line points, Hagers-
town. Frederick, Emmltsourg ana snip
penSburg.
SIS p. Macon. for Alesia
els r. Macon. for Union Bridge
SATURDAYS ONLY.
IL IS z. NJ. Blue Ridge Limited. Fast bx-
press for Thurmont. Mountain Points ana
Hagerstown.
SUNDAYS ONLY
ESQ A M-Accom for Union Bridge and Han
over
2s0.P M-Accom for Union Bridge
/ so Z Macon for Alesia
Ticket and Baggage ONCE, Albaughs, Tor
Charles and Lexington SIS
Trains stop at Union, Penna. Ave, Fulton
and Walbrook North Ayenuel stations
fDoes not stop Penna Ave Station
B.H. GRISWOLD, q. T. NJ.
f. NJ HOWELL, G. Z. A
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-30

Touohin' and appertainin' to births of
May ors and "sioh" and all other can.
didates for municipal election, it may
be said that net only the Democratic
candidate for Mayor was not bonn in
Annapolis, but there are others The
Republican candidate for Mayor is
also not of the manor born. He was
born in New Jersey, not in Maryland,
and certainly not in Annapolis. Two
Republican candidates for aldermen
Messrs. Baor and Thompson, I. A..
are also foreign" born, the latter
being native of Cuba. Br'er Rau-
dali. of the Examiner, when he takes
unto himself 70 find fault with the
birthplace Of Nj. DOW, the Demo
catic candidate for Mayor. had better
look up the record for the birthplace
of the head OF his own ticket the
Republican mayoralty candidate-Dr.
Henkel, native of New Jersey.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-30

PROPOSALS. will be received at the Bureau
OF Supplies and Accounts, Navy Depart
ment. Washington. - c., until 10 O'Clock A.
NJ, July 5, 1905, and publicly opened immc-
diately thereafter, to furnish at the navy yard,
Washington d. C.. and the Naval Academy, An
napoils, Md, as specified, a quantity Of naval
supplies as follows: Schedule 4 Incande-
scent lamps, carbons, globes, wire, laTp cord,
conduit, electrical supplies orange peel bucket.
solder, etc, asbestos covering spiral packing,
acids. Schedule g.: oil transformer. electrical
wire, cross-arms. etc, hardware, chestnut
poles.- Schedule 7 hinges screws, nails, pine,
oak, etc steel angles plates, and forgings; glue,
mixed acid. Applications for proposals should
designate the schedule desired by mum.
Der. Blank proposals will be furnished upon
apple tion to the navy pay Office, Baltimore,
Md or TO the Bureau. II. 4. b. HARRIS. Pay.
MASTER. G ENERAL, U. :. y. 6q-os
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-30
The Naval Academy Should Be
Protected.

In giving protection TO Baltimore
from attack of foreign feet, the gov
ornment has entirely overlooked An
napolis. where the fiuest Naval School
in the world is situated, for training
naval officers it has no equal, and
should be protected.
Between Fortress Munroe and Fort
Howard there is not single fort, and
il even few vessels of an invading
force should get past Fort Munroe
mot by any means an impossible
thing away would 90 the Naval Acad-
envy and Annapolis, thereby entailing
a loss of twenty millions of dollars aud
loss of years IN the training depart
nient Of the navy. Baltimore could
be better protected by a chain Of forts
below Annapolis. When fleet of
war ships gets as far as the Patapsco
river, they are getting rather too close
for comfort, and in an engagement II
one or two large ships succeeded IN
getting past the forts, Baltimore
would ne uOOheu NlAgs IT'S - NV
an impossibility.
Now the Chesapeake Bay stretching
across from Poplar Island to Holland
Point is not over seven or eight miles,
aud the channel is comparatively mar
row. and would be directly under the
guns of forts placed at these points,
and the bay could be more easily
mined These two points would pro
tect both the eastern and western
channel and no vessels could pass
them. The government has done
nothing toward protecting the Naval
Academy, one of the most important
places in the country. Perhaps the
Standish and Santee might be able to
destroy fleet and SO save the Acad-
envy, but that is rather doubtful.
Captain Eliason is right in what lie
saws. Neither Fort Howard nor the
others could prevent a fleet going M
the eastern side if they succeeded in
getting past Fortress Munroe, but it
we had fort in Poplar Island and
one on Holland Point, they would
control the whole channel.
The city of Washington is more
easily defended than Baltimore. be.
cause the Potomac river is winding
and shoal in places. and the forts FRO
tecting il are some miles down the
river and command all the approaches.
while those around Baltimore do not.
The Naval Academy should be pro.
teoted by the most modern and soien-
tifie appliances known, and that can
be done by chain of forts near Pop.
lar Island and Holland Point, or even
farther down, near the mouth of the
Patuxent river. A fleet of war ships
would be all right. but they are not
always on hand when needed, and our
sea coast is so extended that we do
not have enough vessels to go around
and protect all.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-30
REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET.

PROPOSALS viii be received at the Bureau
ofsupplies and Accounts, Navy Depart
ment, Washington. ID. c., until 10 O'Clock
a. n. July n, 1906, and publicly opened Inn
mediately thereafter. to furnish al the Naval
Academy, Annapolis, Md, and the navy
yard, Washington, d. G, rs specified,
quantity Of naval supplies, a. follows !:
Schedule Is: Structural work.-Sche-
duIe -: Turrent machines Schedule 10 j;
oyster shells. Applications for proposals
should designate the schedules desired by
number. blank proposals viii be furnish,
cd upon application 10 the navy pay Office
Baltimore, ND, or 20 the Bureau II. T. b
HARRIS. Paymasfey CeHerGl. q, s. ~ 5-l4-05
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-30
i For Sale. tMi
The Valuable Property Owned
by Mrs. Julia Clason, in
the City OF Annapolis.

The THREE-STORY BRIG X
DWELLING, corner of Green and Duke
of Gloucester street, now occupied by
the Judges Of the Court of Appeals. All
modern improvements and will be sold
on reasonable terms. For further in
formation apply to
GRAFTON ID. RIDOUr,
Agent for Owner.
200 Main Street. Annapolis. Md. ni7m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-30
- Story Frame Dwelling HOUSE

of SIX rooms.
All that lot of ground situate on
the opposite side OF said Chester Avenue
and fronting on Chester Avenue 40 q
feet and running back to the waters OF
Back creek, being part OF Lots No. 81
aud 81 as laid down on John Duvall' 5
plat OF Passport, formerly called Horn
Point, being a potion of the property
mentioned and described in deed there
of from John W. Letourneau and others
to Vincent L. Trott. dated October 9th,
1885 and rec rded in said Land Rec, rds
in Liber S II No. 20. folio ass. i'm
proved by a ONE STORY FRAME
STORE AND STORY FRAME
DWELLING HOUSE.
;. All that lot of ground fronting on
said Chester Avenue 80 feet and running
back to the waters of Back creek, being
part of said lots Nos. 81 and Sd; and be.
ing also part of the same property con-
veyed as aforesaid by the said John w.
Letourneau and others 10 the said Vim
cent Z. Trott, said lot of ground IN
improved.
Plats Of this property made by (.
Lacey Chinn, Surveyor, may be seen
upon request of the undersigned.
TERMS of SALE: One-half cash on
ratification OF sale. Balance in one year.
Deferred payments TO bear interest from
day of sale and to be secured by note of
purchaser or purchasers with satisfactory
surety or sureties. or al cash at option
of purchaser. A deposite OF 500 will be
required on day of sale on account of
purchase money.
JAMES NJ. MUNROE.
Attorney
Va l. MtNNIcE Aurtioneer ito
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-30
TUESDAY. July nth, 1905,
AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A. NJ,

the following property
/. All that lot Of ground in the village
Of Eastport in the Second FL, ciion Dis
trict OF Anne Arundel county. part of lot
No rs as laid down on plat Of said
village. formerly called Horn Point. by
John Duvall. which is described IN a
deed thereof 10 Mary Jane Trott from
george Fl Bntton and others, dated the
10th day OF January. 1901 and recorded
in said Land Records in Liber G. w. No.
20, folio FL, situate on the northwest
side of Chester Avenue, fronting on said
avenue 20 feet with depth OF I64 feet,
and improved by good
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-30
Teachers Examination

ANNAroLrs, Nh June eth. 1905.
FINHE ANNUAL EXAMINATION for the
Il School Teachers of Anne Arundel county,
aud applicants for eachers Certificates will be
held in the SCH, lOL HOUSE in Annapolis. on
MONDAY, and TUESDAY, JULY 18TH and 18th,
beginning az 10 4. NJ. All applicants for certi-
hcates must report promptly at 10 A. NJ. on
Monday. All teachers whose certificates have
expired by limitation will be required 10 take
this examination. By order Of the Board,
r. EUG ENE wATHEN
10 County superintendent
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-30

The Baltimore American had the
heading yesterday morning "KaDg
Yue Wet In New York. " That is not
unusual in New York. but common
courtesy to a visitor would find some.
way to dry him and not let him stay
wet.