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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

Newman, survive him. Also bro
ther in San Francisco and a sister
Mrs. w, L. Stevens. residing in Den
YER. They were wired last night
also Mr.. Chestnut and members OF
Mrs. Newman's family. Up to the
noon hour no answer had been re
ceived and funeral arrangements will
he held in allowance for a day or two
Mrs. Newman and the two daughters
are almost Frustrated with their
great sorrow, although kind friends
are doing all in their power to as.
suage their grief.
Mr. Newman was well advanced in
Masonry. having taken the 32d de.
gree. He belonged to the Denver
Shriners and took an active interest
In the welfare OF the order from the
Blue lodge TO the higher degrees.
He was also an active member of the
San Juan Pioneer association and
was one of the earliest members.
The association booklet places his
arrival in the San Juan In 1873 and
that OF Mrs. Newman In 1875. In
1872 Mr.. Newman was elected 10 the
STATE senate 10 represent La Plata
and Montezuma counties and his rec
ord during the succeeding four years
was clean and above reproacn. He had
as running mate during the cam.
paign OF 1892 the late Samuel T.. Herr
who was elected representative from
this county. the two working In per.
iect harmony for the hest interests
Of this great southwest section. In
fact. there was ripe and true friend.
ship between the two men who first
met in the early seventies. And they
were not long to he separated by
death.
Deceased was "a years of age.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

Formerly It was a practice with
the legislatures of Colorado to appro-
pirate at each session a whole lot
more money than would ever be re-
ceived from the revenues. and appro-
priaiIons of the lower classes seldom
became available. The treasurer
would pay out as far as his money
went and then would have to stop.
The last legislature was more eco
nomical In It's appropriations: and
that, together with the Increased rev.
enue OF the state. is going to make
It possible for most of the appropriA.
tions TO become available during this
biennial period.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

brought Injunction proceedingj
against the Denver r Rio Grandd
from crossing and nsurping certain
right Of ways. A temporary injun0-
ton was granted and later dissolved.
the d. & Il. G. being placed under
$4,000 bond for any damages that
might accrue to the plaintiff. The
case was appealed to the supreme
court decision being rendered the
first OF the week In behalf OF the 4.
n G.. railroad
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

The Democratic press is beginning
to fret about Republican harmony. II
we have lot Of candidates for gov
ernor senator and the other offices.
they will say we are split up into
factions II we have but one candi-
date for each office they will say we
had SLATE" dictated by some un-
scrupulous person or persons, This
is an awful dilemma. but we will
have to face It!
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

Some OF the papers. most of them
OF MS own party, regret that Mr.
cleveland has allowed the use of his
name as an Insurance officer for the
alleged purpose of ending rebates. One
OF these papers well says that the ex.
president knows nothing of rebates
or OF the business of life insurance.
and declares that he is employed "for
me value OF his name and the prestige
OF his former Office Another paper
says that our ex-presidents should
not De compelled to work for liv
ing, but should be pensioned by the
government"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

Durango VIII be the main city on
the Western slope. With only a mar
row gauge line Of railway and no
competition this city is on equal foot
ing with any place west OF Pueblo
and Leadyllle. With additional rail-
road facilities and broad gauge con-
nections with California IL does not
require an imaginary mind to place
the Smelter City In long lead for
supremacy. And this with all due
respect to aspiring Grand Junction.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05
CARD OF THANKS.

The undersigned desire to express
In a public way our appreciation OF
the many kindly acts OF friends
neighbors and Women OF Woodcraft
during the fatal illness and funeral
of our beloved mother. Mrs. Eliza
beth DeLuche, who died Sunday even
Ing. In this hour OF sorrow 1t liz q
pleasure to know willing hands were
exerted In behalf OF deceased as well
as ourselves. Signed: J. s. DeL,iche
II. H. DeLuche. Nelson DeLuche
George DeLuche. Charles DeLuche
Mrs. Short.
The Democrat never fails to hans
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

forney Stidger and Judge Johnson Of
Denver, which resulted In the impris-
onment OF the district attorney for
day or two. appears to nave been the
result OF personal grievance on the
part OF the Judge The general sentl-
public seems to he favorable to Mr..
Stidgers side OF the controversy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

The unanimous agreement of all
the members OF the house commit
tee on rate regulation on bill to be
reported fayorably to the house IL
one OF the most remarkable political
phenomena ever seen in Washington.
The congressman know that the pres
ident has the country behind him on
the principle that the government
should compel the railroads to make
fair rates. The bill passed by the
house may not be accepted by the
senate without some notifications,
but some bill substantially In accord
with the presidents ideas. is sure to
go through both houses.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

The Denver & Rio Grande has =
strong hold on the people OF Colo
rado owing to Its being the pioneer In
developing our great resources. If
the management will grasp the situa-
tin by broadgangiDg from Durango
to Denver and extending Its southern
connections II will continue to be
strong with the people. But 1t must
keep mp with the procession.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

fered an information against viola
though he knew they were going on
and that he never would do So Al.
torney Reese said he did not deny
this but that he was no hypocrite.
Attorney Pulliam closed with ref
erence to the threats which Stansel
had made against Thompson during
the morning before the shooting. and
urged that the court would not lei
the defendant go ont of the court a
Tree man until "A further. more com.
plete and final hearing in the district
court could be had. when all of the
would be introduced.
Judge Houx then announced that he
would place Jesse Stansel under
bonds in the sum OF 100000. and thai
he would he committed TO the care
of the sheriff until the boud was Civ
en- and approved. Attorney Reese
asked that no mittimus be issued I'M
til reasonable time had been given
10 secure signatures to the bond. and
his request was granted. During the
iLterini Mr. Stansel was placed In
jail. Within an hour or so the fol
lowing bond was presented to Judge
Houx, who approved 1t, and Mr.. Stan
sci was released:
F. r. Graham. ...............S5 S., 900
w. T. Darlington n............. 5000
John Farrell. ll.......,..........' 5000
oswald LINK ................ 1000
ThOs. II. Tnllev ev.............. 1900
II. ID. Mcbride. .............. 1000
Mr.. Stansel after the bond was ap
proved. went home in time to take
supper with his family.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

In ten months OF last year the
southern states shipped nearly 3.OO0,-
100000 feet of yellow pine The best
remaining supply of hardwood timber
is In tae South VIII 1t be OF perpet.
unl use under the principles Of forest
ry. or he reckleasIy slashed OF and
the opportunity for permanent rev.
enne destroyed?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

The Denver 4 Rio Grande is doinf
all in It's power to open the SilvertoI
branch, and this in face of the fac
that the first big storm means doinf
the work over again
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

AT one Of the automobile shows In
New York are displayed l43 different
models. including SO gasonne cars. 10
electric commercial cars and "a elec-
tric pleasure vehicles. Forty cars ON.
nibuses. light and heavy delivery wag-
ons and enormous trucks are exhibit
ed. the automobile shows far eclipse
In attendance any others In the city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

One of the very first laws tina
should be introduced in the next legia
lature is one prohibiting the presenc,
of lobbyists on the floor of bot
branches of that body. 1t may b,
difficult to determine legally jus
who is and who Is not lobbyist
nevertheless an effective law conl1
be framed TO cover the case.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

Signs poi1t TO another legal squab
BILE In Denver over the question as ia
whether the city or county officials
are to control the machinery of tn,
coming city election. This expense
and contention. II 1t comes. may b,
added 10 the list of other blessings
that the famous Rush amendment
thrust upon the people of Denver.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

During 1905 over 1927 900 immi
grants arrived in the United States
This is the largest number that eve
arrived in this country in one yeaI
and yet there seems 10 he no parti,
ular interest in a new Immigration
law
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

New Haven, Conn. has a bach,
lor's club which was organized to r,
pei womanklnd. And If the wome
of that burg are sensible they Wi
make it unnecessary for the member
to put up barriers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

The political fight this fall viii bs
clean cut. And Republicans must
name men for office above reproach.
The day of graft has gone glimmer-
Ing. Voters will NOT temporize with
evil doers In the future. And this 10
the proper spirit. Reform In politics
must prevail the same as In other
lines
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

Another proof that graft is not con-
fined TO officials is found in the fact
that the United States court last
week sent n real estute dealer of Ak
ron to the penitentiary for five years
for land frauds
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

No state in the Union comes near
er having a real popular government
than Colorado. This is due to tn,
fact that larger percentage of pee
pie vote in Colorado than in any
other state, and yet we could do bel
ter. We have never yet gotten OUT
the fnll vote as registered or any.
where near it.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

The young man securing a respon
slbie position can not frequent sa
looms and questionable places. TIL,
employer of today is looking fo
clean, upright young men.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

Let the young men of Durango
and young women. too, cast their frs
vote for law and order and progres
iveness. There is only one way O
doing this to Il certainty and that 1
by allegiance 10 the Republica
party.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

The revenues of the state are fee
ing the good effect Of the passae,
OF the corporation tax and inheritance
tax laws. More of the state indebted,
ness has been paid OFF In the pasl
three years than for many years he
fore, and the state is in better shape
financially than ever.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

II is strange, but It really seem,
that the stronger the "antagonism It,
the president" grows, the larger ma
jority he gets for the measures h,
advocates in Congress.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

If the Republicans of Colorado wan
a direct primary law, they shoulo
work for 1t within the party ranks
not in the ranks of the Democracy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

Mr.. Rockefeller has iust given the
Chicago university sl500,0OO. which.
among other uses, will wipe out the
deficit for 1905. II would he terribly
poor strategy on the part OF the insti-
tuition to turn mp at the end OF the
year without a balance on the dencit
side, There's millions In 1t.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

litigation may he dragged out for
many years more the state Ia natur-
ally nnxions TO collect the inheritance
tax at once, and the attorney general
Is pressing the suit with all diligence.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

Let us trust the cowboys in Den,
yer will do themselves proud in ev
cry way. They should emulate taeD
great leader, Roosevelt
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

Messrs. Lee and McAtee are en-
titled to much credit for the mannei
in which they have cut through the
great Animas canon slides.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

II Hadley can make his suit stick
there will be great rejoicing, But
there Is no sign of the trust going
out of business.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

The late w. s. Stratton used TO nay
MS taxes promptly while he was
alive; but his executor are not fo&
lowing his example. For some three
years they have been delaying the
payment to the state OF the Inherit
ance tax required by law. and are
still delaying 1t. OH the ground that
all pending litigation should be set
tied before payment liz made. Al the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

William e. Curtis presents argu-
ments given by Frederick L. Huids-
koper OF Washington. an authority
upon military matters. who asserts
that the United States Ii unprsparsd
for war. and that q larger regular
army and more efficient militia ase
necessary. =
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

One gas inspector found several
thousand gas meters in Chicago that
We're per cent too fast. Pretty
good profit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

From Fridays Daily.
Charles A. Johnson returned last
evening from Denver.
Double.header freight trains con-
time To be rolled into Silverton.
Charley Allen is back from Denver.
AT the old stand In the Graden shoe
department.
The ten months old child OF c. Cor
dova was buried today. Resided in
Mexican fats.
George ]. Ashbaugh of McElmo
canon, was In the city over night.
He is one of the bidders In the Cor
tez Bluff star route.
Mrs. Ed. Crowley departed this
extended visit with iler folks. And
Mr.. Crowley will be lonely.
The Boston Coal property having
changed hands, the company operat-
ing the same will hereafter be known
as the Calumet Coal Mining company.
Frank A. Burdick OF Denver. stop.
ped over night at the Palace. beIng
enroute to Aztec where he has some
| land deals on, leaving this morning.
Frank Wetzel was an arrival from
Silyerton this morning and after
| will visit the Pennington sec
ton.
1t really seems that business men
would cut out all travelling fakirs es.
pecially those with advertising
schemes. Durangoites have been
robbed to finish. Cut out every
blasted one.
Bob" Lange spent the night In
the city. returning to Grommet this
morning where he is engaged In gen
eral merchandising. Mr.. Lange says
the section around Grommet Is set
tling up fast
| o
J. II. McDevitt returned last even
ing from visit to points along ths
Southern and Gunnison section. H,
will be rushed for several days get
ting reports on concerning the rev
enue situation OF the district.
I hn nf Tn ~
Donovan, as he was known, take
place Sunday morning from the Du
range Undertaking parl0rs. No Tsl
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

DIR. w. Van Zandt. who has been in
the city the past six weeks, leaves for
Pennington In day or two where
he will locate. having sent to his
old nome at Dallas. Texas. for furni-
tnre. etc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

A dispatch from Santa Fs conveys
the information that the supreme
court tns other day unanimously re.
versed the decision rendered soma
time ago BY Judge McFie relative to
right Of ways between Durango and
Pennington. II will be remembered
the Arizona 4 Colombo railroad
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

Superintendent Lee pulled out for
Alamosa this morning. He was happy
over the quick work In opening the
Silverton branch. Mr.. McAtee will
remain few days and get acquaint-
ed with the family-the accent is
on the family.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

The real facts in the sale of tax
certificates will come to the front.
And when the Democrat digs up the
money 1t legally owes the county It
will be in position to comment.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

The funeral Of James Casey. or
Donovan. as he was known. takes
place Sunday morning from the Du-
range Undertaking parlors. No rel
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

James L. Hill, one OF the real pio-
neers, departed for New York this
morning. Mr.. Hin has been holding
out in Durango for some days. await
Ing the arrival of trunks from Silver
ton, spending the time very pleasant
ly. however, with his o!c.tinie friend
and business associate, Ed. NJ. Brown.
Mr.. Hill departed sorcly grieved over
the death of Senator Newman. Mr..
Hin preceded MIR. Newman IN, t;,e
San Juan c0nntry and met him at Del
Norte and the two have been friends
since that time. Yesterday after
noon he inquired regarding Mr.. New
mans condition and this morning
when stopping in barber shop to
get shaved asked Mr.. Brown to step
out and ascertain how Mr.. Newman
was getting along and II shocked him
to be informed HIS friend was dead.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

J. II. McDevitt returned last even
ing from visit to points along the
Southern and Gunnison section. He
will be rushed for several days get
ting reports on concerning the rev
enue situation OF the district.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

Mr.. Stansel, after the bond was ap-
proved, went home in time to take
supper with his family.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

II there Ia to be an accounting OF
the official work OF the board of COM
missioners suppose start be made
with the main offender. the honest"
Democrat. The sheet owes the conn-
ty several hundred dollars Illegally
rebated. Let the body go with the
hide.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

The Democrat editor. goes on the
theory that a lie well stuck to Is bet
ter than the truth. But the fact that
eral hundred dollars which Bradley
kindly rebated will never down. And
we are OF the opinion that In the long
run the courts will compel the pay
ment OF the money due. either from
the Democrat or the parties respon.
sible for the rebate.
George II. Derby OF Boston. inter
ested In the Chief mine. has purchas-
ed the mining interests of Oscar Bus
kirk and others in the La Plates
Cora W. Carpenter. NJ. d., Is re.
cent arrival from Sioux Falls, 8. ID
The lady ls an experienced physician
and surgeon and has opened an office
In the Graden block.
| The Democrat wants The Herald
to publish the resolutions Of the
county commissioners. This will be
complied with. The people. taxpay
ers. want the facts. This they car
not obtain through Democrat col
umns. the editor never being knowr
TO publish the truth.
II would now appear that Jame'
Casey's real name is James Donovan
While his real name Is said to b.
Donovan be had preferred to be call
ed Casey. and since he IL dead 4
proably does not matter 10 hin
whether II Is Casey or Donovan. bu
The Herald was mininformed as Il
the place he had selected for his Dc
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

Coal company, the company purchas-
ing the stock OF the Porter Fuel COM
pany, arrived In the city from Omaha
last evening, accompanied by Mr.. w.
/. Clifford of Denver. The new own
ers took charge OF the property yes
terday. The name OF the local com.
pany will remain as In the past. the
Porter Fuel company, with Mr.. Clark
az president and manager. The I'm
ion Pacific Coal company Is the name
Of the organization controlling all the
coal interests of the Union Pacific
Railroad company. which Is also the
Southern Pacific. In answer to a
query by Herald reporter Mr.. Clark
said the local management would re
main the same as in the past. with
the exception that Mr.. Clifford, who
has filed the position OF general
agent Of the Union Pacific company
at Denver will be located In Durango
to assist In the management and as
q personal representative Of the head
company. II will he gratifying to
Herald readers to learn that Mr.
Bagby and other employees are TO re
tain their positions. and we believe
their retention will prove beneficial
AZ all. especially Mr.. Bagby. are vel
posted with the trade and conditions
Of operating coal properties In thi,
section. Mr.. Clark will remain unit
Sunday morning. when he returns Il
Denver and Omaha.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

Arthur NJ. Miles, newcomer II
printer by trade. who came to Du-
range some two months ago to ac-
cept a position on the Democrat, died
this morning from consumption. his
health being very poor when he ar
rived. He was born Sept. 90, 1876.
In Maysville. Mo. A younger brother
VINO came west with him. also a sis-
ter. are looking after him. Funeral
will take place from the residence
on Sixth avenue tomorrow afternoon
at 1870. Rev. Mr.. Sarber officiating.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

The marriage Tuesday evening of
Mr. Joe Teis. of the tailoring firm OF
Tells Bros. and Miss Ferber. was a
big surprise to friends and acquaint-
ances on both sides. And to think
Joe would do this. II It had been
his brother 1t would have been taken
as matter OF fact. but for Joe!
Well, you can't always tell when the
fever sets In what the resul, will be.
Just the same The Herald extends
best wishes for long and happy
married life. The young couple have
gone to housekeeping In the second
story of the Shumakar residence In
North Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

Conductor Lowe was In charge of
the train that got stuck In the canon
and was In charge OF the first one go.
Ing through last night. Just two
weeks elapsing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

Bob" Lange spent the night 1
the city. returning to Grommet thl
morning where he is engaged In gel
eral merchandising. Mr.. Lange say
the section around Grommet Is sc
Ting up fast.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

Mrs. Fred Stollsteimer has pur
chased the lease and furnishings oi
the Williams rooming house, taking
possession today The place will be
In good hands.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

II Bradley refused $500 for the lots
purchased by Stilwell he exhibited
mighty poor Judgment. to say the
least.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

=. f, Amsden came up from Farm
ington Wednesday evening accom-
panied by his wife. spending yester
day In Durango. They departed thl,
morning for Denver where they will
probably locate. having sold out al
Pennington.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

To have . good coffee II is not al
In the berry. Every house wife viii
tell you this. And II you will cal
at Chapmsn's and obtain a cofre,
percolator you viii save money and
always have coffee like mother used
to make"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-05

itself when given plenty of rope. This
The Herald furnishes free of charge.
When the Democrat comes to the
front with something like 5000 illegal
rebates then 1t can make a clean
fight.