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Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15
THE PROGRESS OF REFORM IN
PHILADELPHIA.

The spoils politicians OF Pniladel-
phia who cherished the belief that the
reform wave would spend itself in
short space of time, that the civic
storm would blow over" are doubt
less considerably exercised over the
continued activity of the converted
mayor and the steps he is taking to
"repeopleize" the municipal govern.
ment and emancipate it from boss
and machine rule.
He has made certain appointments
which. according to the independent
press, indicate a determination TO
Danish graft, pull and politics from
the police and public works depart
ment. He has issued an order pro-
hibiting assessments OF city employees
by ward leaders and an even more
telling supplementary order announc-
ing That membership by such EN-
ployes in ward clubs of partisan
character would be regarded as evil
dence OF unfitness to hold office and
discharge properly the duties there
Of These are declared to be death
blows 10 the gang" for policemen,
firemen and other employees will no
longer have to take orders from out
siders, claiming power over them
through their influence in the party
organizations.
Mayor Weaver has also destroyed
for ballot stunning and
repeating by declaring that regstra.
ton lists must be carefully revised
and the lodgings" kept by policemen
and firemen critically inspected. The
lawless gang has not inesitated 10
make officers of the law and city en-
ployes Its tools in the crimes and
against the public.
Finally, the mayor has appointed
an unofficial advisory committee from
ne ranks Of prominent citizens-bus.
ness men, divines, editors-to ad-
wise him with regard to the difficult
md complicated questions confront.
ng his administration. This move
has been criticised as bad precs-
lent, but circumstances alter cases.
I Is one thing for an executive to
seek shelter behind volunteer COM
nittees' and thus dodge responsible.
ty, and another thing to solicit dis
Interested counsel and guidance. The
lethroned bosses assuredly will not
'old mp Mayor Weaver's hands. He
leeds not merely moral support but
xpert advice in the independent
curse he mas adopted. and to whom
hould he turn for assistance II not
prominent citizens Of integrity. ex-
erisnce and ability?-Globs-D Demo-
rat.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15
FILED FOR RECORD.

Mining deed from Mary J. Bulette
10 O. H. Clark. for three-quarter in,
tsrest in the Aurora, jim Smith, and
Jewell lode claims in Ruby gulch, Cal,
iiornia mining district; consideration,
$500.
p Location certificate by JOS
epn 'keikel on the Purgatory lode
s1atm in Cascade mining district.
y Patent from United States to the
Chief Geld Mining. Milling 4 Tunnel
company for the Gertrude and Cath
Gym lode mining claims in California
mining district
= hateut to James n. Purkapile for
100 acres in township IS north Of
range 10.
Patent to Wilson 8. Dornblaser. 100
acres in sems section.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15
LIBRARIES AND SERIOUS READ
ING.


Several DAYS ago our correspondent
Mr.. Curtis, gave an account OF the re
markable progress of the library
movement in the United States
Items which have since appeared in
various publications and librarians
reports emphasize the significance of
tne statistics presented by Mr., Curtis
Material growth means much. but
there is an intellectual and moral
prosperity as well as material one.
Happily there is evidence of the for
mer in addition TO that regarding the
latter kind of progress. In 1875 there
were but 1000 Libraries in the coun'
try, with total of ll,5OO.0OO vol
umes, in 1903 there were 1000 librar-
les. with more than 54,000,000 vol
umes. an annual income of over So.
900 900 and endowments aggregatine
about s21. 900 600. And it snould be
borne in mind that mere references
to libraries and library buildings dc
not begin to convey an adequate idea
of the available facilities for the cir
culation and distribution of books.
The feature OF the last decade in
the library movement has been the
marked growth in the number OF
agencies established to promote pat
vidng permanent branch libraries
but even regular branches no longer
supply the need in full. Churches
schools, Fairgrounds. factories, police
stations, drug stores. all sorts OF
places serving as "centers' for busy
populations have been utilized by en-
terprising boards for the better dis
tributioD, of books. SO small city
as Springfield, Mass, has l79 library
stations and substations. Certain H.
braries have added musical literature
to their equipment-an admirable
scheme. for by circulating classical
and standard pieces for the piano, vic
lin and other instruments a great deal
can be done toward the elevation OF
tne musical taste of library patrons
We had occasion recently to call
attention to report of an eastern
library in which the waning of the
popularity OF the older English and
American novelsts was regretfully
inferred from certain annual records
1t is gratifying to know that, accord
ing to librarians, statistics for the
country at large show IA decided ten
dency on the part of the public to
read more serious literature" The
percentage of fiction circulated ex-
nibits a decline. while all other classes
with perhaps one or two exceptions.
exhibit increased percentages, the
largest Increases being in the classes
of useful arts and literature,
There is much legitimate pleasure
and no little profit in good fiction. but
the neglect OF the more serious forms
of literature often charged by pessi-
mistic writer's would constitute mel
ancholy reflection on the national
mind. THAI there is no such neglect
is cause for rejoicing. -Record-He
aid
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

Patent to Nels johnson, 100 acres
In same section.
Patent TO Ella NJ. Nelson. l60 aer"s
in section 90, township 30.
Patent 10 Alice Bell Herr. so acres
in section Il, township 30.
Patent to Nathan Dickerson, lou
acres in section 80 in township 30
Patent to Albert f. Reece, 135 acres
in section llU in township 81 horth
Of range 9. 80,
Patent TO Frederick r.. Bonneil, l6e
acres in section 30 in township 81
north of range 6.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

Byron was saying good-by to the
Maid of Athens.
While you are giving me back my
heart" ne suggested, you might as
well throw in that solitaire handed
you last week"
Failing to get either, he put her IN
print
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

p. s-since the above was In type
we understand Mayor McConneii mas
taken the bull by the horns and Is 10
be commended for his prompt acuoh
la. the premises. Again, 1t were pe'-
ter II the CRUSADER left the CITY, pui
on the other hand there must De no
violation OF the law or mob spirit eS-
hibited, or there will be an uprising
that all good people will deplore.
, A party OF visitors from the CITY
OF Mexico stopped over night in the
city and went to Trimble Springs this
morning. They are friends OF MI
and Mrs. T. d. Burns and came here
to visit tnem. but as Mr. Burns had
been suddenly called to Denver on
business, they came here to put In
the time until his return to TERRA
Amarillo. The party consists OF Sc
nor Leopold r. Porron, Sonora Elena
Ortiz. Seporita Carmen Ortiz and
Senorita Beatriz Esperin. This is
the first visit Of the party to Colo
RADIO. and after they finish their visit
here they will travel Through the
state, visiting the principal points oil
interest The members of the party
wer, mewnat interested to hear
that Durango Is about TO nave run
Der factory, Mrs Ortiz having a bro
ther located In New York who is In
terested In rubber plantations IN YAK
AGA and Vera Cruz. All rupper there
is obtained from the rubber trees
The members OF the party were MOI
familiar with the rubber weed al
though they had heard OF II ana uh
herstood II grew IN portions Oh MEX
leo.
o
Joan u. Andrews, the mead oiheei
OF the Christian CRUSADERS appeareo
alone In front OF saloon 70" ias
night ana starred 70 preach ho'"i'h
standing the ponce INSISTED on mn
not appearing mere. HIS companions
lsnce oil the hlgnt peiore anu uiu ~
appear WIN aim he han MOI pro
,ceeeed far wheh some one iahoeu Vi
him and after brlef NIUE miAnp III
took refuge in parsons drug store
whefr he stayed for quite awhiie,
! crowd stayed out III front OF uhe stor'
| as long as ne stayed inside once
Stansel wanted to take aim 10 nj
room promising 10 iahd MN saiel
there but instead OF soine the preach
er laid down the law 10 the once
and pointed out his duties and sho"
ed MIN where the Ia" was peih
broken ana many puiieo copy oi
Durango ordinance on MIN ana rea
IL. so MI. stansel lel' MN 'her'
| All EFFORTS 10 get the preacher TO &
| home unoer protectioh Oh an oihce
were iruitiess' IL uid NOT 'ook yer
sooo LOT hiu ~ go Without protectioi
| o. hhsi'' ""iena' "ich''Ae anu
'ieeman stansei came ana TOOK MI
away, WIN foilceHah 1ouhe foiio'
l 'ns CLOSE oenihu ior INSTANCE
|
| Miss laura meyers Sis'er-in-ia"
/ Heoise pai'on' was INJURED os an o
p'os'on III the COON s'o'e iast hisi
| "neh sne was settlhs supper IN
"ho'e 'op oi Inc s'o'e' tne oven ooo
ano 'ne ifohl aoof were p'o"h OH an
tne oiaze hashed up ana Set nre
MISS MEYERS SILK waist ana IN
oia~e spread 50 quickly tnat her flgi
arH ana shVuider were oaoly burned
"Ia nanus anu neT race was Diistel
eu ana ner eyebrows singed. Sh
tnreW up over her head and smother
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

tons on the, street. and the Eonree Of
ais supply Of money, il a secret which
is not given out to the public.
From Wednesdays Daily e.
Durango will csrtsinip have doings
on the Fourth. -. - S.
p II you want the best job work. con
suit The Herald. -,
District Attorney PulHam went. to
Dolores this RorninE, l'..- - \
Mrs. Mason Rhodes was a passen-
ger for .Leady!ns this morning. for a
VISIT with frh.des 90. ,"'',
%. .-r.-0-... ,.r..h
Two plain DRINKS aud disorderiies
were nued IS, and, esstS In police
court this morning. :. ., = t>
$50 - 50
Frank Wetzei came down from
Silvertou this, meEning and will re-
main until tom9rrow- 49,. w..
..a .'-t -.
Every citizen should stand by his
home town in every, enterprise WHICH
the majority favora -. .
Miss Charlotte Milne, who has been
school here left this morn
ing for aer Dome II Bayseld. r
80, -0r =.- s (.
Robert Dunlsy. superintendent of
grade work, and hts brother Ray. re-
turned last night from "a short trip
% Denver. $780,. 'e t''t-t
A miner named Oscar Nordxrin was
brought down from Silverton on q cot
his morning and taken to Mercy hos
pital. No accldent-just aack.
--. ,s-...--P-.,' --'g
Why should our PEOPLE. friends, be-
come estranged. over an outsider for
whom no one eRres q DIN for? Drop
The Crusader, ltke .you would a hot po-
lato. .-....... -r.'
e. 800 :, 1872, -
The little .three,xsar-oh son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Martin Smsacer, Leo Anth-
ony, died yesterday in Silverton Of
and, viii b. buried tonor-
row. 81. =. "a -.
Professor Gould and wife and little
daughter departed. 'tAss morning for
Denver. where Ms. Gould and the
girl will stay whilssAs. Gould is at
BoultlAr $3.50. -
..., --t- a--er1 g. So, -
Miss Miltcest Waite arrived fspa
Denver last eyeaiR& ~ tAa' dsliaht- Of
Mamma aud i.PAaA..s 49, we,Il a.
many friends. And fhss, RAxtr Two
months will eArtaiais. b. satoysble
ones, -,,-.. ....-t 49, '-.--s
Morton sehutt. eAas Ss~y from
siIverton this .m@raIas.s Says the. 4
iowa IL picking w. ~ looas mr. .
good summer He. ,sAsA Fourth Of
July arrangements ass selas pushed
With visor, He rstusss In IT, morn
ns.. ~ - .;l. -. s--.s
-- -s;'r; -'
The Entertainment sstyen by the
Circle, Women Of Woodorst, last
night " the Lodge room wss. very
pleasant AFFAIR. An, Undressing q iittls
had been arranged, and aft. |
Pr the program had b>en, rendered
'trawberries, cream and cake were
served. The hall WAS. well filed
-0-, ,..-~, . !
A number OF peopis stated to a
representative Of Ths Herald today |
hat the attack last -pisht on tae So
allied Christian Crusader would have !
he effect Of having ~ directly oppo
lite eject 70 what VA intended and
will renew an sgitation.. that had
bout died out, A word Of caution
hould b. su0ciept. ~; l
.c---t..="
The City Of Durango II. ,Ashls and
an be held for. any dNQAOss that
nay be done an individual ~. q mob,
you do not like tAA- nan DO: not
lsten. TO his hot air. Bat shove all
hings do not show you1clt to be Of
be degenerate class. Vs speAk for
ur people and the good aaAe Of Dl.
anso. Let the. o@cers arrest md
ispssA Of The individual for incitins
iot- ..,.-., -.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

From Tuesdays daily.
The road from Ouray to Red Noun
tain has been opened and circle tick
cts will probably be placed on sale
the coming week.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

phone conversation with Tellu-
ride this afternoon does not give a
very hattering opinion of the social
ed Christian Crusaders" 1, will be
well TO give them the cold hand until
they prove themselves worthy.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

One thing the Durango delegation
will work for at Colorado Springs is
the normal school. In the efforts to
have II located here Durango will
ur towns
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

Edna Christina Wilson, whose
mother is in jail. is now in charge OF
Mrs. Smelcer. Her father will be
notified and will probably come and
take ner away.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

Mrs. Monteith who was injured
last night by being thrown over the
cmbankment, has a rib on the lef,
side fractured. Mrs Cannon is con
siderably bruised and Mrs. Ovens
bruises are slight. All parties are
doing well today.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

Miss Margaret Nirward Of Manitou
and Miss Mabel Durward OF Boulder
both teachers. returned last evening
from a visit to Pennington.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

II II il decided TO secure arst
class ball team TO play Durango on
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

Pennington reports smallpox an
initiated, the one case being cured
with no new ones. This Is good, The
season Of the year II favorable for
stamping out the disease and The
Herald does not apprehcnd any ser
ious trouble from the grade
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

Major McDeritt was passenger TO
day for points in bis territory east oil
here.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

A painter named Bob Taylor was
arrested Saturday night ny Policeman
Young and was put in jail. A man
named Parker accuses Taylor OF
blackmail and extoruon. Parker
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

Mrs. X Nelson will move out TO the
Nelson sawmill on the Florida In Il
day or two, now that her son and
daughter have graduated. She has
lived in town the past four years TO
give them school advantages.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

Joe Prewitt returned last evening
from a trip which took In Santa Fe
and st. Louis. Every time Mr.. Prev
it, takes trip out he spreads the
fame OF San Juan county.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

A letter from Pennington says
crops In San Juan county Will be I'M
mense this year and everyone Is feel
ing jubilant.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

Two Thousand dollars was paid the
estate of c. Il. Peters on his insur
ance policy this morning. Mr. Peters
having been inn-red In the New York
Life
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

w. n. Ssarcy and George II Barnes,
attorneys of Silverton, were on the
delayed train from Silverton this
morning and they came in ahead of
the rest Of the passengers on n iat-
car and got there in time to argue
motion before Judge Russell in cnami
bers to determine whether or moi
certain parties could tile on the sill
yer Ledge mine. The arguments
finally finished by noon but decision
will not be- given till later.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

George West was seen hiking for
the depot with his dress suit case
this morning Going to let his Ar
chuleta county friends see him I'm his
very best
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

not proceeded FAR when they were
pelted with. eggs some. which, they
claim, were tarown from among the
crowd apd some fros, Toe tsn Of the
buildings. They want to. zee Judge
Hour this. Hnrnin8 "a. 80 II Tiers
was no protection for them. and the
Judge told them tho Lord wasn't with
them. The CrusaderA were given .
hard name by, Telluf1dS And Mancos
papers. WHICH undoubtedly accounts
for their. rough treatment.
1t was reported that two women.
wives Of two u she men,. hid claimed
in TellYide, sitter they bad worked
there awhile. that r4eir husbands de
serted them and they begged money
to get out of town. on. This report
preceded the men here.
John e, ,Andrev@ tho head ofacer
Of the organization, Acre. stated to .
reporter this morning that the report
was lie. from start to finish He
said the people Of Telluride got down
or him and his co-workers because
he showed that the city government
'ners was controlled BY toe gamblers
and houses OF ill-repute. He said his
wife and the wife Of one Of his CO
workers were now In Mancos visiting
He said hs. had worked In Utah too
long and had had too many exciting
experiences and NARROW escapes to be
put .opt. OF busiosss. by q few eggs,
and he and HIS cesppany would ap-
pear on tine, strest-As usual tcal0ht
He said he was ordained for the Bap-
list ministry. and est prvssnt he was
a member In good standing Of one OF
the prominent churches In Denver
would not say which -one--that he
had worked seven nontas in Utai
and had orgsnissd-AhS New American
party, the one which WAS organized
10 put the Mormous ont Of business
He says his sect has been organized
several years in Michigan, Ohio and
Wisconsin. but isanew IN this coun
try. He .gtwss. toe ,fundamentai prin
ciple Of hissEeligion. a. pindepeuient
practical Christianity wasteyer thai
is. The organization "is besade or
the military idea. in the sense that II
has mititayy. order and movement
He says he. does. not take IN collec
tons on the, street. and the souree o.
ais supply Of, money, il a secret which
is not given out to the public.
l
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

Miss Muth, teacher Of music anu
drawing in Durango for the past two
years, departed yesterday morning for
her nome In Topeka for short visit
with her folks, after which she will
70 to Brooklyn.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

f. C. Perkins returned Saturday
night from 4 brief trip to Galesburg,
H., where he went 10 attend the com
mencement exercises and alumni
banquet of the Galesburg college Mr.
Perkins says he cannot remember
when he enjoyed an occasion more.
He graduated from the college q
years ago and 1t has been is years
since he visited the town. He met
many old acquaintances and several
class mates. He was one Of the speak
srs al the alumni banquet with over
400 present. He also attended ban
quet of the literary society and was
sgain called on to speak. Al Hast
ings, Neb, he was Joined by his son
Harold who has been attending mill
tary school nj Salina, Kan, wno also
enjoyed the festivities at Gslesburg
Harold is growing and is taller than
his father. He likes the military
school and will return again when II
opens this fall NJ. Perkins says the
country east OF Denver looks fine, es-
pecially in Iowa and Illinois, although
crops are 1ats.
"a
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

A display of rubber weed. grains
grasses and many other things which
90 to make Of this = rich section, will
he made At Colorado Springs so as to
let the thousands Of visitors who At
lend know that Durango is the great,
est plac. they ever heard Of
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

friend Slattery waS almost aSnaineu
to accept one that was bleeding. But
for all this, the game was a good one
and he boys report excellent treat
ment They remained over until this
morning.
From Tuesdays daily.
The road from Ouray to Red Noun
tain has been opened and circle tick
cts will probably be placed on sale
the coming week.
Edna Christina Wilson, whose
mother is in jail, is now in charge OF
Mrs. Smelcer Her father will he
notified and will probably come and
take 1er away.
One thing the Durango delegation
will work for at Colorado Springs is
the normal school. In the efforts TO
have II located here Durango will
have the support OF a number of 9th.
er towns
A phone conversation with Tellu-
ride this afternoon does not give a
very hattering opinion of toe social
ed christian Crusaders" /, will be
we'll 10 give them the cold hand until
they prove themselves worthy
Mrs. Monteith who was injured
last night by being thrown over the
cmbankment, has a rib on the left
side fractured. Mrs. Cannon is con.
sderably bruised and Mrs. Ovens
bruises are slight. All parties are
doing well today.
A display of rubber weed. grains,
grasses and many other things which
go to make of this = rich section, will
he made At Colorado Springs so as to
let the thousands of visitors who At
lend know that Durango is the great
est place they ever heard OF,
A morning paper quoted Geo. N.
Raymond as favoring a celebration,
when, in fact. he stated that he waS
on general principles opposed to one.
especially on large scale, not only
on account OF Silverton. but surround
ing villages; al the same time it was
no more than right to provide some
amusement for the children and the
large majority That of necessity
must remain ae home, and TO this
end was willing TO contribute. The
however, decided that the
day should be- made a big event. and
TO this end Mr.. Raymond is with the
and will from this on push
he celebration to the front.
-
The Case Grocery and Meat Mar.
>et opens for business tomorrow
The proprietors, Ernest
and "Scofiy" Henderson. are
veil known in Durango and thorough.
y understand both branches Of tho
BUSINESS. One room IL being fitted
lp exclusively for groceries with
arge archway for the meat side. This
irm will do a strictly casa business
10 books whatever--so take along the |
ash and receive the discounts, To.
Herald will contain y more
etailed announcement signed by the
rm. which will be u guarantee Of
arriving out their part Of the pro-
ram.
%
II 1t IL decided TO secure q arst
lass ball team to play Durango on
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

FROM Aon6Ays uAily.
Wash Patrick took out 5000 little
6xb for Pasosa Springs this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

G. e. Tiffany, Sr.. brought in the
prize record rubber weeds yesterday.
OF the bunch he gathered two miles
and half from Town the least weigh
ed pound and ounces and tho larg-
est weighed 2 pounds IL 1-2 ounces.
This beats all records 30 Far.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

E p. Wilson, proofreader on the
Denver Post. returned last night
from trip to Aztec and left this
morning for Denver. Mr.. Wilson says
that country down there looks good
to him and he expects to return In
week or two and he may decide to 10
cate there.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

Why should our people, friends, be-
come estranged over an outsider for
whom no one eares . DIN for? Drop
the Crusader. lise You would hot po
tato. .-...... ..rr.'
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

From .'WednsSday's- DAILY e.
Durango will csytsinip have doings
on the Fourth. -. - 81.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-06-15

A miner named Oscar Nordxrin was
brought down from S1lverton on q col,
this morning and taken to Mercy hos
pital. No accident-just sick.