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Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Because his brother Samuel allow
ed one-half of his blood to be trans
ferred into his veins, Joseph Miller is
on the road to recovery at st. Alex
is hospital, Cleveland, where he was
given up as dying two weeks ago. 1t
Is the first time on record that trans.
fusion has been successful with hum.
an patients. The operation was per-
formed by DR.. Grille. Three weeks
ago Miller underwent a severe opera.
ton. which was followed by internal
hemorrhages and his life was despair
ed Of. He rallied at once after the
fresh blood was infused into mis-
veins. The physicians say he will be
out In few days.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Tom Patterson, Editor Patterson
and Senator Patterson, the trio Into
one with his twin papers, has been
demanding reform for months--t..-
Democrat who would read the riot act
to corporations and evil doors. Now
that such man has announced his
candidacy watch the antics Of the
Patterson combination. It's cinch
Patterson will not support Lindsey
for the nomination.
Judge Lindsey has the gubernatorial
bee buzzing in good shape. But thai
is all the good 1t will do him If Tom
Patterson controls the convention
Patterson wants some one as govern
or whom he can dictate to and Alva
sey Is not to the taste of Patterson
II Is all well enough for Patterson t.
howl reform in his twin papers bu
he does not want any man like Lind
sey. Adams suits his purposes bet
ter. Adams is as strong corpora
ton man as there is in the state and
the interests of corporations will be
looked after just as well by Adams
as though Evans were in the chair
Adams is a rich banker and his tax
lodging as exposed by Assessor
Ames some years ago is well known
to most voters.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

The Rio Grande railroad 10 prepar
ing to install a new set OF rules reg
ulating all employees of the operating
department, and the men for severa
days have been busily engaged in tax
ing the examinations, says the Pue
bio Chieftain. 1t has not yet been
announced when the new rules will
go into effect, but 1t is generally
thought that 1t will be Sept. /. All
told the new rules affect 1900 EN-
ployes. The examination is an ex
haustive one, and the list embraces
496 different questions. The exam
nation takes up from one to two
days time. and the men take advan
tage of all their spare time at presen.
in completing the work. The new
rules are going into effect as the re
suit of number of disastrous wrecks
experienced by the road In the past
two years. and every effort will be
made in the future to educate the
employees OF the road to such an ex
tent that the wrecks and accidents
will be reduced to minimum.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Members Of the Italian Society of
the Immaculate Conception. paradlng
Sunday In celebration of the feast Of
the assumption, clashed with the
Chicago police and three men were
injured in the ensuing riot. The par
ade formed the principal feature of
the last day of the secular celebration
OF the feast, which had continued
since last Wednesday, and more than
1000 persons participated An i'm
age of the Virgin Mary was borne at
the head of the procession by four
men, and following 1t were four
young girls leading a snow white
lamb. Behind stretched long col.
umn of men, with flags of the society
and the American and Italian colors
displayed in profusion.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

The committee recently appointed
by the Association Of American Rail
way Accounting Officers to cooperate
with Henry c. Adams, statistician OF
the interstate commerce commission
in devising uniform system Of ac
counting for railroads under the pro.
visions Of the new commerce law will
begin It's work at once and keep In
constant touch with Mr.. Adams un.
til the completion Of his report.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

The following from the SilvertoI
Miner sizes up the situation about
right in connection with the supreme
court nominations: :"Montrose En-
terprise speaks of the Republicans be
ing too cowardly to nominate Gabbert
II there is any good reason for the
Republicans nominating n man who
does not claim to belong to the party,
and who is now holding office by cleo
ton as Democrat and Populist, this
Miner has not yet heard 1t advanced.
However. II there is any cowardice in
the matter 1t is that brand now being
exhibited by the Democrats. Be
cause Judge Gabbert used the strong
arm OF the law to punish ballot
thieves and break up the foulest po-
litical gang that ever cursed state,
every individual In Colorado who be-
lieves In the heaven-born prerogative
OF the Democracy to steal elections,
Is bowling at his heels. That's the
whole thing In nut shell. Further
more, party with the cowardly rec.
ord OF Colorado Democrats who in
1900 lodged the question OF renomin-
ating Judge Goddard. whose only Of
Tense was In declaring law uncon-
stitutional when 1t plainly was 80. can
hardly be said to be In position to
talk about cowardice in others. There
IL an old adage to the effect that peo-
pie in glass houses should pull down
the bllnds.-
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

The London and Lancashire and
the Orient passed the $3,0O0,OO0
mark in the payment of their San
Francisco losses last week, the total
being $3,091,S42 up to Aug. Is. OF
this the London and Lancashire paid
$2,577,2 54, and the Orient, owned by
1t, $514,5SS Both were among the
dollar-for-dollar companies, and their
settlements were so liberal that some
of their foreign reinsurance com
panies protested. A. G. McIlwaine
United States manager of the com
panies. is now in San Francisco, and
Important announcements as to the
coast management arc expected soon
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Fidelity" johnson and Leonard
Imboden, the Denver bank wreckers
are employed on the rock gang OF SO
convicts who for the last two months
roads of Fremont county, and VINO be-
gan matchmaking and grading the
Coal creek wagon road the first of the
them on these improvements until
Oct. /.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27
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LA PLATA MINES.

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La Plata Miner
Geo. Brawner is now working OF
his Lone Star lode on Lewis noun
tain.
w. s. Bacon is getting some good
looking ore in his Tiburcio gulch pros.
poets.
r. Siegle will complete the annual
work on his claims in Bedrock gulch
this week.
Peter Lauer is taking out some fine
ore from his property near the head
of Lewis gulch.
W. II. Lamb is getting Inc returns
from ore lately struck in a claim
near Deadwood gulch.
Joe Cortct has bought Geo Davis
interest in their claim near town and
is doing some development on the
property.
Some new locations have been
Diamond lode in Basin gulch.
The Ekberg and Ahlander Bros
are sinking on an ore shoot in their
made at the head of the right-hand
fork of Tiburcio gulch where some
free gold has been found.
| j. L. Sheek has completed several
OF his assessments near the head
Lightner creek, but has enough WORK
to keep MIN busy until snow flies
The Bonnie Girl mill is doing we'll
| and when the general cleanup is
made the list ofsSeptember there will
be a retort that will be good for sore
eyes.
Supt. Rudolph Is making fine prog
ress in sinking the Idaho shaft and
is taking out and sacking about one.
half a ton of good shipping ore per
foot.
AS good progress as can be expect
ed with hand labor is being made on
the Boren Gulch Mining company's
tunnel, but we would like to see this
company duplicate the TomahawlS
plant and get to work in an up-to-
i Joto ., 10
velopment of this property call for
5000 to 5000 feet of work and hand
labor is too slow and costly for these
times. At their present rate of prog
ress it will take from 10 to 10 years
to complete the development, while
with a plant like the Tomahawk's
only year or two would be required
and the cost would be reduced nearly
one-half.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Boss" Speer is out with a circular
ITO the Democrats of Colorado" In
which the mayor of Denver reviews
his association with the Democratic
party and the position of Denver
Democracy; also the boiling proclivi'
ties Of one Tom Patterson. The ad,
dress is rich, rare and racy and will
be placed in the hands of the Demo
Gratis of the entire state.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Wherever he lands in South Amer
lea Secretary Root has the freedom
OF the city. Rio de Janeiro gave him
such reception, when he went there
to attend the Pan-American congress
as was never before extended by that
capital to any foreigner. Mohteyideo
the capital OF Uruguay, is now enter
tanning him. His tour will carry him
to nearly all the Latin-American
countries. AS his principal purpose
Is to remove such prejudice az may
exist against the United States and
70 establish improved diplomatic and
commercial relations between his own
country and every Central and South
ern American nation, his mission nat
urally appeals to the potentates and
peoples whom he is visiting.
The candidacy Of Judge Lindsey
has caused hutter In the camp OF
Thomas M. Patterson just as The
Herald said 1t would. Patterson does
not want reformer In once. He
knows Lindsey will not take orders
from him or his yellOws. Hence Al
va Adams Is the one man for Patter-
son and In long double-column. dou'
ble-Ieaded article the News comes
out and demands the nomination OF
Adams-that he Il tho only logical
candidate and insists on Democrats
supporting him. It remains to be
seen whom the Democrats OF the
state win follov-the sanity Adams
and cunning Patterson or the Post
md LAn1sav. IL! i.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

One of the first results of the q
cent-a-mlle railroad fares in Ohio is
to turn shopping excursionists away
from Pittsburg to the Ohio cities
The Pittsburg merchants are discuss
Ing this matter with considerable
warmth.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

The Republicans of Colorado must
steer clear of corporation combina
lions and victory will be assured
The party can find plenty OF able and
tried law and order men who will
give the state a creditable admins
tration without being tied up with
the affairs of Denver.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

A new, light, sbarp-pointed bullet
tested in the government armories
penetrates oak blocks, well seasoned
and placed cross grained. to the
the depth of 40 inches, and is said to
double the efficiency of the American
army rifle.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Rural free delivery. which is only
nine years old, was started on an ap'
preparation Of $4,000. Last year the
expenditures were $21.000.0O0. and
for the fiscal year just begun $685.
$4,000 Is provided.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Lindsey says he will not accept the
Democratic nomination II the Speer
faction controls the organization OF
the city of Denver. Then we guess
Lindsey is up against 1t.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Tom Patterson is making compari-
sons. He says II Roosevelt were as
big a man MS Bryan he, Roosevelt,
would support Bryan for the presi.
dency, and because Roosevelt Is not
doing this classes the occupant of the
White House OF little consequence.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

The Republican party stands for
peace. progressiveness and prosper
ity. Naming the right kind OF man
for governor the voters OF the state
will see to his election no matter
whom the Democrats select-Adams
or Lindsey.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Congressman Hogg is not a candi.
date for governor but II nominated
he will make the strongest race OF
any one that can be named and Will
make the state an able executive.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Lindsey Vi. Adams will be the bat
tie cry among such shining examples
OF righteousness as Patterson and
Bonills. Now every voter knows
about Bonfils and Patterson and II
they are to be the leaders OF sup
posedly great party then we have lit
tie faith in the party's good inten
lions.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

The new bullet adopted In the
American army will pass through 10
men standing in row. II IL not ex-
planned how the enemy can be ell
bowed into that formation before the
shooting begins.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

The Republican state central COM
mittee should call the convention as
early as possible. The Democrats
meet on Tuesday and Republicans
should assemble not later than Thurs
day.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Springs and Denver as he goes
Large commission merchants in Tex
fruit and Mr.. Brothers goes to see
what terms can he made with them.
He Ia accompanied az far as Denver
by Miss Emma Brothers. his sister,
who is returning to her home in Ne
braska after a visit in Pennington.
The Denver & Rio Grande should
give a 81 round trip rate from Farm
ington fair week.
J. T. Brazier says the upper AMI
mas was visited by the heaviest rain
In years Tuesday afternoon.
-
Max Copeland was brought down
from Hesperus yesterday by Sheriff
Thompson. He has been affected re-
Gently with the breaking out OF
malady OF which he was thought to
be cured-that Of insanity. 1t is be-
lieved that with careful attention the
10
DIR. Fowler and family and WIN
Wing and family returned last even
Ing from the upper Florida river
where they spent week hshins,
They went as lar up as they coula
get with wagon. They had plenty
OF fish until the weather got 100
rainy and then they were not SO pien-
tiful. But they had an enjoyapie
time, which was the main thing'
%
rival on the eastern last evening anu
went 10 rarnhihsUoh .nis hioi mus
ne spent the hisht at the raiace 'e
IL interested III tne cement pioch ia'
OF Harry TarDell OF Denver. IN auoi
ZION 10 the cement Duiidihe piochs
Mr. Iarpel is Interested IN d iarse
young orchard which ne SET out hea'
Aztec couple OF years ago
", VI 'ooo'hston dieu d. 'ne o'"'
her hospi'a' ias' lish. aoou' CIV"
MI oouo'hs'oh hau peen IN inc 'os
p''ai io' so"e "eeNe' .' 'o"' VS.
NJ basheiu' "here nc ia" '.e' o's"
yea's' iie WIS oaipeh'e' y. "au.
ne was ABOUT 20 years o'u' ih'
pro'her' A. w" FROM mapooS' "a'
peeh here WIN i''i' ioi ao"e INV
Two s's'eiS i've III 'Se" io.A' ~.
pouy was prepared iof pura' W a.
fioou ana sent u nayheu 'ou"' "n'
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Unless the western slope works In
harmony the eastern tier Of counties
will hog all the good positions on the
state ticket.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

o. r, Towers beat the time OF an
excursion train 40 minutes from
Montrose to ouray with motor cy-
Gle, making the trip in little over
two hours. The distance by wagon
road is 40 miles and by rail 81.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27
Republicans can strengthen their
ticket by naming Judge Hayt for one
Of the supreme court judges.

6sompcrs' idea Of digging the Pana-
Ama canal IL that nobody must be
= hired there who is willing to do the
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

The Republicans of outside coun
ties should cut loose from Denver In
fiuence In naming the state ticket.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Every day the Republican party Of
Colorado is getting in better shape
for victory.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

The Denver Post arriving last night
advocates the nomination of Judge
Lindsey for governor on the Demo
cratic ticket. This is breaking away
from Patterson, who is working nand-
INLAND with Alya Adams.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

The body of w. II. Jones was sent
to Pennington this morning for bur
ial. Mrs. Jones was accompanied by
Mrs Robert Roberts, an old friend OF
the family.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

N. c. Miller's candidacy is meeting
with much favor throughout the state
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Miss Gertrude Raymond leaves on
the evening train for Silverton. thence
to Ouray where she will spend
week or 10 days with her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Jackson
and cousins.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

The Farmers institute next weeh
should be attended by the business
men Of Durango as well as the farm
ers OF La Plata and adjoining coun
ties 1t will prove beneficial In many
ways.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Mayor speer fays Tom Patterson
to the quick.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27
From Fridays Daily.

Cal Dock returned to Silverton las'
night. He is doing carpenter worl
and drawing $3.50 a day.
-
Mrs. Henry Redman and children
returned last evening from 2 visit e
the old home In Missouri.
Every tilier Of the soil should qr
range to attend the Farmers' ipsti
tute next Monday and Tuesday 81
Red Men hall.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

s. W. Raymond was Denver
bound passenger this morning where
he goes to purchase printing material.
In addition to the new type faces m
stalled the past two months every
thing new and useful will be selected
as well, as all that is choice in sta
tionery, making up car. including
news print. of 10000 pounds The
Herald leads and 1t requires large
stock to supply the demands of pat
rons.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

The people of Aztec are to be con-
graduated upon the stand they have
taken to boost both the Pennington
and Durango fairs. There should be
no bad feeling between the towns OF
Aztec and Pennington. There is
room for healthy growth for both
places, being surrounded by a rich
country.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

A Pennington paper mentions
Navajo wild horse barbecue as one OF
the attractions OF the fair.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

The Herald acknowledges an ipyl
tation to attend a dinner given by the
Pennington fair committee ON Sept
18th. the second day of the fair. And
we will wager there will be plenty of
good things to eat, and we are going
to strain point to be there as we
dote on such occasions. Here's hop
ing about every one in the outhwest
will be at Pennington during the
week.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Paonia would not allow the Japs
sent in there to pick fruit and is now
advertising for fruit pickers and can't
get them Two dollars day Is all
they pay and 50 white men are get
ting awful scarce In Colorado.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

J. A. Brothers, president OF the San
Juan Fruit Growers association, came
up from Pennington last evening and
departed this morning for San An
tonic. Fort Worth and other Texas
towns. He will stop In Colorado
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

r. NJ. Johnson. formerly in the
postofflce as general delivery clerN.
came In from Denver last evening
having been appointed as postal clerk
on the DurangoTelluride run, start
ing in the morning. He will be fol-
lowed by his family after they have
visited for time in Kansas.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Dr. w. S. Brenneman Of Mancos
spent the night at the Strater and de-
parted this morning for Denver to at
tend the meeting of the State Repub-
llcan Central committee, which meets
Saturday. Major McDevitt will rep
resent the party from Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Roy Gervais, the baseball enthu-
siast, departed this morning for Pa
gosa Springs, where he will spend
few days, and 1t is hoped he will
return in time to root for tne local
ball team when the big game with
ouray comes off Sunday.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Springs and Denver as he goes
Large commission merchants in Tex
as want share OF the New Mexico
fruit and Mr.. Brothers goes to see
what terms can be made with them.
He is accompanied as far as Denver
by Miss Emma Brothers, his sister,
who is returning to her home in Ne
braska after visit in Pennington
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Silverton is not going to celebrate
Labor day this year and the ball
team goes to Telluride for two games
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

George Tucker. formerly in the
jewelry business in Durango, and well
known throughout the southwest sec
ton as a first class workman In his
chosen profession, is now with Mr.
Hahn, where ne will be pleased to
meet old friends and patrons as well
as new Corners since his leaving the
city. Mr.. Hahn Is fortunate in secur-
ing the services Of Mr.. Tucker and we
are glad to have him with us again.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Miss Jennie Green, organizer for
the Women of Woodcraft. was an ar.
rival on the eastern last night and
several of her friends and members
of the Circle surprised her at the
Edelman hotel, where she was stop.
ping. They all went in together at
half past nine, and the surprise was
complete. A nice lunch. including ice
cream and cake. was served by the
management of the hotel and very
pleasant time was spent till IL o'clock,
when Miss Green's friends babe her
goodnight. She went to SIlverton
on the early train this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Texas is making a strong bid for
San Juan county fruit. A very large
portion of the crop can be disposed
of there at good prices, with Chica-
go, st. Louis, New York and Pacific
coast points yet to hear from.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

The Montezuma fair will be held
this year at Cortez on Oct. 10, IL and
~. The new officers for this year are
w. r. Smith, president; Ben White
head, vice president; w. F. Mowry
secretary; Il. r. Lamb, treasurer.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

J. t. Brazier says the upper Ami
mas was visited by the heaviest rain
In years Tuesday afternoon.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

The Denver & Rio Grande should
give 81 round trip rate from Farm
ington fair week.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Mrs. Kruschke is enjoying a visit
from her mother, Mrs. Harris. who ar
rived from Denver last evening. She
will stay two weeks.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

Mrs. Billy Jay and children Of Tel
luride returned home this morning
after spending two days with Sid jay
and family. Billy Jay is conductor
on the passenger running from Tel
luride to Ridgway and Sid is brake.
man on the passenger from Tellu-
ride to Durango