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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06
OIL SHOULD BE
FOUND BELOW coRTEz

If there Is coal oil anywhere In this
state 1t certainly must exist below
Cortez. where all the ear-marks OF an
underground lake of the stuff is
plainly visible. The formation of
this valley is ideal for 1t. the coal
showing in great abundance which is
always n concomitant of OIL The way
the lower end Of this country is
scored off would indicate that oil
would be found very near the surface,
and we urge capital to investigate
these facts. In fact this valley is a
vast. unGeveloped empire. Do you
desire to start fruit orchard? Then
you cannot find such an opportunity,
coupled with ideal conditions. any
where in the West. The same is
true of the coal idustry, and many
other enterprises that capital is seek.
Ing. You can find what you want
right here.-Cortez Journal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06
ROSA MAY MURDER CASE.


The evidence In the Rosa May
Fuqua Vanderlip case was concluded
this forenoon, and at O'Clock this
afternoon Judge Russell gave his in
structions to the jury, after which the
arguments were made. Expressions
OF wonder are frequently heard that
woman like Rosa May could have
caught so many men In her web dur
Ing her time-usually men of some
means. She is devoid OF personal
charm, So far as the casual observer
can see, and does not even possess
the remnant of attractiveness in her
youthful days. She has been very
attentive TO the trial and had the ap-
pearance of being depressed through
out. She has been out on a $2,500
bond the past few weeks. Her case
was handled by c. A. johnson. and
the prosecution was conducted by
District Attorney Pulliam, assisted
by Deputy Lane.
At 3:45 Mr.. Johnson was talking
for the defense. with Mr.. Pullam to
close for the prosecution.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06
9 eeeeooeoeeoeeoos Q Q
@ Ia PLATA MINES. o
Q Q @ o Q @ @ Q e Q Q 6 Q 80 .
From the La Plata Miner.

This years ore production In this
camp will beat all former records and
next year will reach the million dollar
mark.
Kaempf & Co. will do large
amount of work this winter on their
group of claims in Bedrock gulch and
expect to have them In shape to pro-
duce ore next season.
The Tomahawk company is doing
business all OF the time and fine prog
ress is being made on the tunnels.
They are putting in the balance OF
coal supply to last until next June.
The Empire tunnel cut an eight-foot
vein last week that samples $40 per
ton. Manager Price is confident that
sixteen feet more will reach the Small
Hopes vein, and this week should see
this accomplished.
Fine headway is being made on the
Boren Gulch companys tunnel and
they have supplies to last another
month. This company should put In
Temple-Ingersoll drills next season
and rush their 3,OO0-foot tunnel.
The four deep tunnels now under
way here will yield results next year
and the Durango Girl mine will be
developed during this winter SO that
1t will be In shape to output severa
thousand dollars per month next sea
son.
A deal is under way In the Eas
that is likely to result in large
amount OF development being done
next season on promising group o.
prospects that have been idle for {
long time. The splendid record tina
has been made by the May Day mine
has changed sentiment regarding thi.
camp and many OF the old property
owners are beginning to "sit up ant
take notice"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06
CAR FAMINE UP FOR
INTERSTATE INQUIRY

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-The inter-
state commerce commission is to take
cognizance of increased railroad divi-
dends in connection with railroad
rates Prior to that il will invcsti-
gate the car shortage that has
aroused the countrywide wave of
complaint from shippers.
Within a sort time the commission
must decide whether increased diNi-
dends are prima facie evidence OF ex-
cessive rates and whether the alleged
inability of the railroads to handle all
traffic offered is merely 2 cloak
for discrimination against particular
shippers and localities. Complaints nj
shortage of cars have been pouring in
upon the commission for months. and
they have been looking for some au-
thority under the law for taking the
| matter up. Coming from all sections
of the country ard from different sta
| tions along the same line Of rail:oadr
| it was evident that the condi;i-9s
| complained of are general, and. what
ever the cause, they presented con
| dition of affairs affecting shippers
| everywhere.
There is nothing in the law requir- 4
ing railroads to furnish sufficient ac-
| commodations to accept all traffic Of
fered. It is to be supposed that TIE
| railroads are out after business, and
the lawmakers never contemplated a
deluge of complaints from shippxY
who are unable to get their goods to
| market. No question pending before
the commission at this time is as i'm
portant as that raised by the shortage
of cars.
| Shippers everywhere are protesting
that because of the refusal of rail
roads to accept and transport freight
offered they are suffering great loss.
| This is caused in some instances by
the loss of a profitable market. The
| commission, recognizing the impeJa-
tive necessity of relief for the ship
pers has been seeking an excuse for
delving into the problem. 1t has been
found, and an inquiry will soon re
set afoot which will develop whether
there is an actual inability on the part
of railroads to handle all traffic. and
If SO, the cause.
Different railroad officials offer diff
ferent excuses for a condition which
all admit will regret prevails. In
| some instances inability to furnish cars
is given. In others the motive power
of the railroads is taxed to the ut
most and no more freight can be
hauled, while in other cases made
quate terminal and switching facili-
ties are given.
The commission has been informed
that whatever the cause, the railroads
are taking advantage of the conges-
tion to discriminate between shippers
and localities. Some preferred ship
pers manage TO get practically all the
cars they want, while others in the
same locality are unable to get any.
Some localities are denied cars. the
| commission has been advised, while
nearby competitors are given prefer
ence.
This question OF discrimination
gives the commission sufficient au-
thority to go into the whole question
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior.
Land Office at Durango. Colo, Nov.
26. 1906.
Notice Is hereby given that Frank
Wormer of Bayfield,. Colo, has filed
notice of his intention to make final
five-year proof in support of his claim.
viz; Homestead entry No. 23O8 made
October "a. 1901. for the N. E " of
N. e. v OF Sec. 10, Twp. 35 N, Rg.
z W.. and that said proof will be made
before the register and receiver at
Durango. Colo, on January 7. 1907.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon. and cultivation OF. the land, viz:
Fred Greathouse. George Geisler.
Samuel Parks, Theodore Mutton. all
Of Bayfield,, Colo.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication Nov. 20.
Last publication Jan. q.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06
SOLUTION OF THE
SERVANT PROBLEM

From Santa Fe New Mexican.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Renehan re.
turned home from a horseback ride
last evening late, to be greeted with
one OF the surprises of their domestic
life. 1t was no more nor less than
Miss Aurora Romero. chief cook and
bottle washer at the Renehan home
on upper Palace avenue, holding one
OF her "at homes" and utilizing the
Whoie house in so doing.
The drawing-room was ablaze with
light and Miss Romero was presiding
over the social affairs. Miss Josefa
Martinez was officiating at the "Ce:
cilian,' while number Of "guests"
were dancing to the tune of "The st.
Louis Tickle"
Mr.. and Mrs. Renehan gasped for
one brief moment, then they entered
and after the formalities of the "re.
ception" had passed, assisted in en-.
tertaining. Mr., Renehan thinks he
has solved the hired girl problem.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06
A COLLEGE OF COMMERCE.
1e State University at Boulder In.
troduces a New Course OF STUDY
Into Its Curriculum.

The worlds great colleges and uni
versities have long been engaged in
the business of giving young men in
struction in subjects connected with
the sciences and the professions. The
necessity for especial training for law
yers, teachers, physicas, engineers
and ministers, has been clearly recog-
nized and ably met by our institu-
tions of advanced learning.
In this age of industry and COM
merce there is very apparent need
for higher education for another class
of men. The captains of industry are
today the captains of the world. And
as time goes on it becomes more and
more evident that in business, as well
as in other lines of activity, the uni
versity trained man is to be supreme.
To meet this condition of affairs the
University of Colorado has estab-
llshed a new department called the
College of Commerce. Professor
John B. Phillips, head of the depart
ment of Economics and Sociology in
the College of Liberal Arts, is the sec
retary of this new college. The work
done consists in the study of the
fundamental principles of business
law, insurance. finance, banking. cor
poration management, and business
organization. The technical details
of business are not considered, but an
attempt is being made to acquaint
the student with the broad principles
of industrial success In order that
the courses may be made as thor
oughly practical as possible, frequent
lectures by prominent business men
are to be included in the regular cur
riculum. A course in the history of
commerce is TO be introduced. The
working priciples of both life and fire
insurance are thoroughly discussed.
The basic concepts of elementary law
and especially Of the law of contracts
are taught by the regular law school
professors.
The action of the State University
is in line with the present tendencies |
toward specialization in the educa-
cational world. Men no longer study |
engineering, merely: but they take
up the pursuit of civil. or electrical,
or mechanical engineering as the case
may be. Colleges Of journalism, for
estry. and commerce are the order
of the day. The establishment of this
College OF Commerce at the State
University cannot but result in
higher standard Of business ability
both within and beyond the borders
of the state.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06
COUNCIL MEETING.


The council meeting last night was
attended by all members except Al
dermen Rivers and West
The matter of grading the hill in
the lower part OF town was left tol
the street and alley committee with
coed $3.50.
Report Of officers for the month
were sead ard ordered placed on file.
Alderman Hanno favored bu"ins a
stone crusher, one that CO... lie
bought for $1,000 and would C Ssh 50
to 100 tons day. He thought lie
present conditions of the streets de
maDded it. The matter was discussed
but no action taken.
The street and alley committee was
authorized to have the sprinkler
painted. Mr.. Berndt stated that
Harry Jackson bad offered to do II
for s25.
w. T. Davis wanted to know how
much coal oil he would be allowed Is
keep in his new oil wagon inside the
city limits. This was referred to the
city attorney to look up. The tank
holds 200 gallons. 1t was found the
ordinance limit was 200 gallons.
Alderman Logan said a lot of hogs
were running loose in the lower part
of town. roofing around and tearing
things up and wanted to know wnal
could be done about it. Mr.. Berndt
who evidently never drove any hogs
said let the herder go down and
round them up. Mr.. Casey, who hac
drove pigs in the old country didn''
| think the whole fire department couit
round them up. Mr.. Wickline said ht
| had notified owners to keep their pigs
up and thought IL few oil them were
| killed the rest of them wouli be KEEP
up.
Mr.. Casey said he thought Durango
| had the best bridge in the state AMI
| It would be there when the council
men and all their great grandchildren
were laid away.
Upon the advice of the city attorne!
the clerk was instructed to advertise
| for claims on account of the bridge
| said claims to be in the hands of th'
| clerk by the 18th of December. MI
Reese advised the council to go in
body to the bridge and inspect II be
| fore the next meeting, when it vii
probably be accepted.
| A recess was taken to allow th'
| auditing committee to look over th'
bills.
City Engineer Wigglesworth fur
nished estimate No. 19 on the brids'
of 1915 net. The balance due on th'
bridge to be paid at final settlemen
is s6,125.
The usual monthly bills were al
| lowed.
Proof of publication of ad. TO
| sewer bids was read. also ordinance
No. 434 relating to sewers, and sam
| were placed on file.
The sum of s1,43756 was trans
ferred from the emergency fund II
| other accounts where needed.
| Alderman Logan reminded tn
council that it had promised to pain
the South park grandstand this fall
| Referred to the park committee.
Sewer bids were opened. there be
ing two bids. as follows: Wood d
| Morgan. 5000; Tom Lotus, $22,S1s
| The awarding of contract was de
ferred till next meeting. The mayo
asked the finance committee to IL
| its utmost to place the bonds advan
tageously, should it be found neces
sary to issue bonds.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06
A $4,000, 900 ABscoNpER.

NEW YORK. Dec. 5.-Sensational
facts in connection with the recent
insurance investigation came to light
today. 1t has been a certained that
dent OF the Mutual Life. now living
grandly in Europe. used the funds of
the polcy-holders to satisfy personal
enmity. The transaction involved
twenty millions and was far from
profitable.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

Happily, election majorities given
congressman in the Southern states
It's taken for granted that the solid
South will roll up a million or so ma
jority and 1t Is inmaterial how large
or how small the vote. 1t is always
large enough to knock out the Repub-
lican aspirants. When making COM
parisons. Mr.. Democrat. just include
the territory above the cecedins
states.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

SALE OF TIMBER-Washington, y. c.. No
ycmbeI "a, 1905 Sealed bids marked outside,
Bid, Timber Sale Application June 8. 1908. Mon
service. Washington, D. c.. will be received up
to and including the 9th day Of jan 1901 for all the
meIchantable dead timber, standing and down
forest officers, on designated area located
within tho NWt SWA. NEh Swh, NWi. Sell,
.nd the SWh NEh. Sec. 1, r. IS N, X. I3W n
estimated to be Boz. 900 II. b. NJ. Of yellow pine.
No bid oil less than $3.50 per v. #. b, NJ win be
pany each bid. The right to reject any or nil
bids Is reserved. Timber upon valid claims
exempted FROM sale. For further information
N. heeier, Forest Supervisor, Durango, Colo.
rado.-Thomas N. Sherrard. Acting Forester
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

The Geological Survey announces
that the country need have no fear Of
the early exhaustion OF Its coal sup
ply. The supply may be great enough
to make early exhaustion unlikely.
but the Biological Survey has not been
able to assure us that there is no in
tention on the part OF few Of the
railroads to gobble all the coal fields,
legally or otherwise.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06
TRAIN ON MoNoN ROUTE
THROWN OFF TRACK

CHICAGO. Dec. 5.-Train No. 80 on
the Monon Railway which is the fast
limited train OF that line between Gin
cinnati and Chicago. was derailed
early today, two miles north of Frank
tort, Indiana, by broken rail.
Eighteen passengers out of a total
OF 175 on the train were injured, but
nobody was killed and it is not be-
lieved any of the injured will die.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06
Death From Lockjaw

Never follows an injury dressed with
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Its antisep-
tic and healing properties prevent
blood poisoning. Charles Oswald,
merchant, of Rensselaersville, N. Y,
writes: at cured Seth Burch, of this
place, of the ugliest sore on his neck
/ ever saw" Cures Cuts, Wounds.
Burns and Sores. 25c at G. e. Tiff
fany. Jr.. drug store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06
VALLEY OFFERS
TEMPTING PROPOSITIONS

This valley offers tempting prop
osition to anyone desiring to open q
coal mine. Just now we are having
coal famine. with coal veins crop
ping in every direction. Coal brings
three dollars at the mine here. just
double what 1t sells for at Paonia and
other places, and 1t seems strange
that some of these veins cutting
through this country are not being
developed. AS a financial proposition
1t certainy Is sure thing. Come
down here you coal men. and look
this valley over.-Cortez Journal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

Some OF the Democratic yellows are
making great ado over the donation
to the Republican campaign fund b!
men OF means. 1t was all right ior
Willie Hearst to spend quarter of a
million dollars trying to be elected,
but all wrong for Republicans to con
tribute money for legitimate campaign
funds. One hundred thousand dollars
for New York city is not more than
q hundred or two for La Plata county
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

Isn't It time an accounting was had
of those Patterson pennies? The first
thing we know Patterson will cover a
the matter and that he is in need OF
the money to pay his fine. What
about 1t. Mr.. Day? According to item
after item you must have nearly a
million pennies on hand.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

Mr.. Hearst says he will run for of
flee again II circumstances render II
imperative. Mr.. Bryan made the
same remark on returning from
abroad. In such cases circumstances
are sure to be fiercely arbitrary.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06
From Wednesdays Daily Herald.

rTOm wednesday Daily Herald.
A. C. Dunbar and wife and r. s
Baker and wife departed this morning
for Denver.
Are you doing anything to help Du-
range get the sugar factory, or are
you waiting for someone else to do II
all?
w. f. Gillian, who was up from
Aztec to see his niece off for her
morning.
DR.. G. d. Harrington of Cortez spent
the night in Durango and departed
this morning for Kansas City, where
he will visit relatives.
Henry j. Arnold returned last even.
ing from Pennington and left tnis
morning for Denver He will g3 on
to Excelsior Springs, Mo-, soon.
where he is putting in the new water
plant.
Head Consul Boak left this morning
for Pagosa Springs, where he has a
sister whom he will visit. She is Mrs
N. l.. Hayden. Quite number Ct
Woodmen were at the depot to see
Mr.. Boak off.
Knockers have advised farmers to
be In no hurry in signing for sugar
beets. Why ere the farmers around
Fort Collins. Loveland, Rocky Ford.
Holly, and Grand Junction so anxious
to sign? Because they make big
money on beets.
No. 227, which drew the silk um-
brella at the Catholic fair, was held
by Mrs. A. ]. Chitwood: No. 226, craw.
ing the ton of coal, was held by Fred
koltz; No. 6, drawing the set of sill
yer knives and forks. was held by
Frank Verce
M. X. Conroy. wife and children
departed this morning for Manhattan.
Kan. where Mr.. Conroy will leave
the folks while he goes to Oklahoma
and hunts new location. Quite a
party of friends were at the depot to
say goodbye.
Why are the land values so high
in northern Colorado, around Rocky
Ford, Grand Junction, Delta and
Montrose? One of the principal rea-
sons is sugar beets. A million-dollar
sugar factory in Durango would do
what 1t has done for other places.
George Allen came in YESTERDAY
from Spinning's ranch. where he and
his family has been stopping a few
days. and he went out again this
morning, intending to go on through
to Denver. His folks were to get on
At the ranch.
meeting OF the rangers OF the |
Forest Reserve has lust
,een held at the reserve headquar-
ers In the Newman building. The
'angers are James Bennett, Joseph |
v. Melrose, James ]. Lowell and Roy
White and a more fearless and en-.
'rgetic group Of men could not be
ound for looking after ths interesta
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

You can sign UP for beets today,
even II Mr.. Armstrong is out OF town.
Just step into the board OF trade OF
flee and make your wants known to
Miss Helen O'Rourke, the efficient
young lady clerk, and she will pro
vide you with a CONTRACT. And III you
want to know how many tons you
should reasonably expect TO get
from an acre. how much tile cost OF
plowlng, seeding, planting, and dig
ging will cost. she can tell you that,
too, just as well as Mr.. Armstrong
can.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

The Herald trusts all rebaters and
concerns given rebates will be eX
posed and punished to the full extent
Of the law. This applies to Colorado
concerns as well as those in New
York. Grating must be cut out.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

The farmers should not be misled
regarding this sugar beet business.
There are men and newspapers that
would knock out factory If in their
power--in order to get a whack at the
board of trade and other pushers.
Will those interested in a greater
Durango and a greater Southwest per-
NIT defeat under these circumstances?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

Charles and Arthur Fassbinder
were passengers this morning fol
Pennington. They had their rolls ii
bedding and camping outfits, intend
ing to secure conveyance and dry,
through to the Bland section, look.r
for land and doing little prosr
ing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

Among the 5000 Americans on the
isthmus not death occurred during
the past three months. The santa
ton enforced by the United States IL.
tropical regions under It's control is
a marked success.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

jeff Davis of Arkansas announces
that there will be something doing in
the senate as soon as he takes his
seat there. Perhaps he is not aware
Of the fact that the senate chairs are
fastened down.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup, the
new Laxative stimulates, but does not
irritate. It is the best Laxative.
Guaranteed or your money back. G.
E. Tiffany, Jr.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

Gabberts majority over Seeds is
something over 1900. This is not
bad. And no wonder Gabbert is
pleased with the result of the recent
election.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

Tom Patterson is not saying much
about 'Kingly Prerogatives" these
days. He Is having little as pos
sible to say about the supreme court.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06
MINES DIVIDENDS 100000.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Dec. s.
The Christmas dividends of the.
smaller Cripple Creek mines will
amount to about one hundred tho.,.
sand dollars.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

New York managers are waiting to
hear from the box office before decid
ing on the moral aspects of the
Caruso incident.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

Alva Adams will retire from poll.
tics. VIII the man, Patterson, who
pulled Alva into the political gutter,
also retire?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

A sugar factory is something every
one interested in Durango would be
proud for the town to have.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06

of the United States government,
Supervisor Wheeler since taking
charge of the Montezrms Forest Re
serve In April. has been keenly alive
to the interests OF these enjoying
privileges In the reserve and made
every effort to give everyone square
deal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-06
TELLURIDE UNDERGoES
UNUSUAL EXPERIENCE
o.
Phone to The Herald,

Phone to The Herald.
TELLURIDE, Dec. 5.-Telluride is
sunkissed today after one of the worst
storms the San Miguel section ever
experienced. For several days it had
been cloudy and stormy. Tuesday
night it turned off warm and rained
most all night, something very un-
usual for this altitude at this season
OF the year. Then about s O'Clock
Yesterday morning from rain it turned
20 snow and an hour later the wind
became almost a hurricane and the
oldest citizens say they never expert
enced such storm. The wind and
snow played havoc with the telephone
and electric wires generally, blowing
down poles in the city and between
the mines. Men are busy repairing
the damage today.
TO BE GIVEN HIGHER POSITION.