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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

a year or more. nas told his story 10
~ r'is oi people ard aas Lsan
! ready 10 quarrel with many bees A.
, they could zee no way TO help IN.
lie has begged his way much OF me
time about the bar rooms and on tae
streets, from meal to meal. and ~
moved his bed from one place To an.
other' about vacant buildings and =.
ways. He has sought an attorney 10
orlng action for recovery of a part
OF the property he claims.
II was said that his family had Of
fered to give him monthly allow.
ancc to leave the country. but he de.
uies that they esSr made a tender OF
the money or made proposition
waich would be secured as long as
tue period Of one year. and claimed
that the family desired to get him out
OF tho country to get rid OF him and
stop the allowance.
Many people have been sorely an.
noyed with his stories and his appeal.
Tor aid. Finally, If he can be convict
ed of an attempt at crime. he will
probably be at least temporarily re.
strained
Yesterday evening just as the sew
eral trains were scrougIng into the
narrow yards OF the Rio Grande n
cloud OF dust hundred feet oigb was
seen in the direction of the dismant
led STANDARD smelter tone of the
dreams of o. T. posey and Harold
WILSON, and "Bnnt Montelth said
Did you see that7" The report was
not loud enough to attract In town
where blasts and gunshots are of
common occurrence. but the cloud OF
lime dust wns big enough.
Dynamite had been placed unde,
the west side or wall Of tae big brick
smoke stack built for the standard
In lS92, and when It exploded the
great chimney reeled az IL DRINK OF
wounded In a vital place. and lazily
started to fall to the west. The arsi
euoft TO throw the giant chimney
failed Brick are probably needed al
the American plant across the river
In Great Britain much taller chin
neys are taken down by "telescoping
which ls performed by undermining
the base and placing timbers. which
are thrown in such n manner as to
cause the chimney to settle down In
a heap. This Is done where the fall
ing lateraily of chimney In any d.
rectionawould destroy cathedral,
big manufactory or other building.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

in his ranch.
AT the train this morning he said
he regretted that he could not remain
longer in Durango. as he had found it
most interesting and progressive
field.
Yesterday he found time to visit
The High and Park school buildings,
going to each of the several rooms or
grades OF these schools, He said:
4 find the schools here enjoying
excellent progress; not in any one
r2de or channel. but in all. The
eity should he very proud of its
schools, as they compare most favor
ably with the best We have. Mr.
Gould, / find, mas the deepest interest
in The schools. and he is certainly
proceeding on practical lines of edu-
cation. Botn OF the schools visited
have excellent corps OF teachers. su-
perior to the ordinary or averags
found in the schools of the country. -
MIR. Hays had found interest In the
resources of the Durango country,
and inquired about the Pennington
and Montezuma countries. The hur-
ry and hustle and productiveness of
the country mad caught his eye.
At 1880 this morning the peaceful
slumbers OF the people who have to
live in the vicinity of the electric
light plant were awakened by several
shots fired near the Fourteenth street
i.otbridge. and 1t is learned this
morning that Johnnie Schotleld. who
lives on the west side, was ON the
way home when a couple of arm.
suongers' met MIN and told him to
throw up mis- hands. They evidently
did not conduct the enterprise in a
sentlemanly or transformations way,
and Mr.. Schofeld being offended by
their rudeness, took five shots at
them. He thinks he winged one, but
this cannot be authenticated till a.
fellow is found with an injured
wing"
The shots sounded like those from
q very good gun, and If one of the
balls took effect the doctor may be
needed in a day or so.
The wouldbe holdups did not get
anything but a little disturbance, and
appeared to be excited when they
made their retreat.
The holdup industry will probably
increase the number of guns being
carried at night.
The people living on the West Side
and those generally OF the North Side
who have TO cross the foot-bridge at
night do so with fear and in tremb
ling. The lights are arranged so as
to blind one when entering the bridge
and approaching the stairway, and
it viii be worse when summer comes
and the scrawny willows and under
growth on the bank, which have so
long been used for immoral and va
ried purposes are again foliated.
Two ladies' were crossing the bridge
a night or so. ago when man step
ped out in front of them. They hes
itated a moment. supposing it to be
some friend playing a joke, and the
fellow finally stepped aside and let
them pass. Loungers at night are fire.
quently seen on the bridge or about
it.
1t is suggested that an arc light at
the west end of the structure and at
The lower approach of the stairway
would make passage less fraught
with being held up or beaten to death
and thrown in the river for not hav-
ing anything.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

From Fridays Daily.
Thos. H Tulley and Ex-Governor C.
s. Thomas returned yesterday even
ing from a trip to Ship Rock
Johnnie English. mine host at the
Palace hotel. is renovating the popu-
lar hosiery and win improve the lob
by on the ground floor materially.
Mrs. r. w. Burns and bright little
son Willie. went to Denver this morn
ing. Mr.. Burns came down from Sill
verton to meet them before thels de
parture.
F. E. Cristy of Telluride, who came
Durango way to visit silyerton, re-
turned this morning and is spending
the day in the city. lie is among the
friends of Henry Billings at the Gra-
den stores.
Colorado banking institutions were
never more prosperous never before
have shown such large lists of de
posits.
Ex-Mayor Fred Goble Of Silverton
who came down yesterday evening,
continued on to Denver this
morning, was the first to receive news
from silverton of the burning Of the
mammoth Silver Lake mill.
Trade begun tnis morning In Du'
range little more brisk than for
several days. The roads to the coun
try are improving and the people OF
the outlying sections find 1t less diff
cult to get into the city.
Matt Burns, who was among the
first in Rico in 1879. came in from
Campion's ranch, where he has been
soiourning through winter. and is Wis
iting his old-time friend Jim Gallery
Matt is among the best track men
| ever employed in making mountain
railways safe for rolling stock and
human lives.
Bert Allen and wife departed this
/ morning for Jasper mining camp
south of Del Norte, where they vii
remain for sometime, looking aftei
work on the big tunnel started by
Judge Newcomb several years ago
They came TO Durango during ths
winter when Mr.. Aliens mother. Mrs
c. F. Newcomb was Ill with pneu
monia.
A. p Wright of Hereford Texas
who has been sick with typhoid
pneumonia at Pennington and Aztec
| for two months. was brought up yes
I terday evening on a cot by his broth
er Ben Wright, who came out from
II
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

James w. Hays, vice president of
the State Normal school at Greeley,
is one of the most interesting visit.
ors Durango has had the pleasure OF
meeting for long time. Mr.. Hays
has devoted his life TO educational al
fairs, employing the vast detail of
thought which one must do TO advance
education.
Beginning in Indiana, where he was
most successful for years. he later
came to Colorado, where ne has been
associated with the progress of pub
lie schools since.
Mr.. Hays is making circle trip
with the purpose of visiting the larg-
er schools and all which will be with
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

About 1900 tons of ore conoen-
trates were run into Durango satur.
day night and Sunday from Telluride
and Silverton-Telluride Journal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

Joe Meredith and wife returned
yesterday evening. after several
years spent In the northwest and In
Old Mexico. on their way back to
their old home at Rico. Mr.. Meredith
was at Rico rs years ago and had
much 10 do with mining affairs there
during the great silver days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

Chas. E. Herr and wife returned
yesterday evening from Pennington
where Mr.. Herr is engaged in the
lumber business, branch OF the big
Durango institution.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

The little lady who played the lead
ing part at the show last night. is the
subject of great deal of favorable
comment. Too much cannot be said
in her praise for the manner in which
she filed her part last night. OF
all the actresses who have come this
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

Bot Robin of Silyerton returned
from the Pacific coast yesterday
evening. having left his family at Los
Gatos. 10 miles nearer to the coast
than San Jose, and he was much wor
ried over the news from California
He had intended to buy nome on the
coast. but declares now that he and
the balance of the family will spend
the remainder of their lives in the
mountains.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23
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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

A. S. Stevens, a prominent Mason
who died at Santa Fe few days ago
is brother of the late C. W. stevens.
son-in-law of F. j VIII OF Animas
City. Both had resided in New Mex.
leo almost half century.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

A. p. Wright of Hereford. Texas
who has been sick with typhoid
pneumonia at Pennington and Aztec
for two months. was brought up yes
terday evening on a cot by his broth
er Ben Wright, who came out from
the Panhandle country to take care
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

Returning prospectors VINO have
been out to see the conditions of
roads and trails. report the snow in
the La Platas melting rapidly and the
masses becoming soft and dangerous.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

From Thursdays Daily,
Rasmus Hanson and wife returne,
yesterday evening from a trip Il
Denver and the east aud continue,
on to Silverton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

w. E- Smith. the well known pas
seDger conductor. VINO has been run
ming from Aiamosa to Pueblo. came
In yesterday evening with the Duran
go run and will be coming for severn
days. Mr.. Smiths railroad friends
call him Alfalfa" when he leaves the
mountains.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

Elliott McGalliard returned few
days ago from Nevada, where he mas
been with his brother Joe since last
January. He will remain in the On
range country awhile and prospect
the La Platas. The boys made some
money in Nevada, Joe getting his
bit out of a 100000 sale on the
Bullfrog mine in the district of that
name.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

Heavy double-header trains of coal
and supplies continue 10 so into Sill
verton daily. two to three trains a
day. and the Silverton people must
be quite well stocked up by this Gme.
The Silyerton branch, when not
blocked, is one of the most active rev
enue earners in the Rio Grande sys-
TEN.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

w. l.. Glenn and wife OF Dallas.
Tex. accompanied by Mrs. A. II. IVES
ton of that city, arrived yesterda,
evening. stopping at the Palace. Thii
morning Mrs. Weston went to Aztec
in search of lands and Mr.. Glenn ant
wife to the Montezuma country to
look over that situation first
10
Surveyor Burwefl went down TO Al
lison this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

F. e. Cristy of Telluride, who came
Durango way to visit silyerton, re
turned this morning and is spending
the day in the city. lie is among the
friends of Henry Billings at the Ora
den stores.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

Silverton is beginning 10 get bacr
to its former glory in the shipment OF
ore and concentrates % Durango
since the canon is again open for
traffic.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

Wilkie MeLin. who thought of go.
ing TO California, says he has chang.
ed his mind. He could make money
in the Durango country, and fears he
might find one where he could not
make money.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

The stage line from Pennington tc
Ship Rock is said to be doing good
business, many people travelling in
that direction. looking tue country
over for lands and sightseeing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

Mrs r. w. Burns and bright little
son Willie, went to Denver this morn
ing Mr.. Burns came down from Sill
verton to meet them before thels de
parture.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

Mrs. Chas. Melton came down thi
morning to be with her sister, Mrs
George Logan, who is despaired oi
Both are daughters of Mickey Breen
one of the first merchants in the gren
area known as Southwest Colorado
first at Del Norte and among the FRS
at Silverton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

of him. He Is much emaeiated but
anxious to return to Texas, and II is
doubtful ii he can stand the trip.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

d. w. often AID wife of Cripple
Creek, who have Just purchased {
ranch home al Cedar Hin and VINO
Will soon return TO engage In farm
ing, went to Cripple Creek this morn
ing TO close up their Affairs in th,
gold camp.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

Colorado banking institutions were
never more prosperous; never before
have shown such large lists of de
posits.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

George Gribblc came down from
Silyerton yesterday for few days
He is in charge OF the store for tn,
Gold King mines at silverton, ant
says they had strenuous lines whel
the blockade was on
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

Johnnie English, mine host at the
Palace hotel. is renovating the popu
lar hostelry and viii improve the lob
by on the ground floor materially.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

From Fridays Daily.
Thos H Tulley and Ex-Governor C
S. Thomas returned yesterday even
ing from a trip to Ship Rock.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23


Calvin Rice, the upholsteror, who
mas been enjoying varied success In
Durango for several years, departed
for silverton yesterday evening TO
look up a new location for business.
Miss Nedry. who has been teach
ing the Hermosa school during the
past term. departs for her home at
Fort Smith, Arkansas, next Sunday.
Miss Nedry has been a progressive
teacher and will always be able to
find a place in communities where
education is paramount.
O.
Calvin b. b. aGivin was among the
returning passengers ON the eastern
yesterday evening from the Pacific
coast where he has been for several
weeks. and was concentrating aim
self that he had escaped San Francis.
co in time. He continued on TO sill.
yerton last evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

Neil Cambpell who has been con.
tracing on the development of the
May Day mine for n year or more is
visiting the city and will go to .he
Campbell ranches on Pine river be.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

Trade begun tnis morning in Du-
range a little more brisk than for
several days. The roads to the coun
try are improving and the people of
the outlying sections find 1t less diff
cult to get into the city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-04-23

way there has never yet been one who
is her equal in filling the part of a
young girl in love. She was fairly
bewitching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
John Burns

A MONG the strong and effective men whom
n the new order of things has brought to the
front in England is John Burns, head of the
department of local government in the new
Liberal British ministry. Burns visited this
country just before the election, and thoroughly
studied our latest social developments; but
he did it incognito and eluded the newspaper
reporters.
He says of his own career: my life has ever
been open book 1t has no dirty pages. l
have never bribed voter, never given letter
of recommendation.
Latest reports from the Government offices
over which he presides tell of most thorough
going house cleaning, of the introduction of all
sorts of labor saving devices and modern ap-
piances for swift and accurate clerical work,
seen by him in operation in this country and
introduced at once as soon as he came to
power, in order to expedite and lessen the cost
of administrative work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
Whites Plug Hat

WHEN President Roosevelt visited Kansas
w he the guest of honor at dinner
given by Topeka newspaper men.
In its account of the dinner "The Topeka
Capital" made statement to the effect that
William Allen White, the Emporia editor, had
worn plug hat on the occasion of the fes-
tivities
That this allegation resulted in extreme per-
turbation on the part of White is evidenced
by the telegram he is alleged to have sent his
colleague in Topeka
Deny absolutely story that l wore plug
hat. Mob forming about office here. Sheriff
refuses protection. Wife seeks attorney with
view to divorce. Printers threaten strike"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
A Master of Languages

EIFTY-EIGHT languages at the end of ones
L tongue! Yet this was the number of
tongues of which the Cardinal Merchant was
master, and the most wonderful thing about
it was that nearly all of these different Ian
guages had several separate dialects. Mezzo-
fanti was probably the greatest linguist the
world has ever known To hear a language
was with him to speak it. He was a man
with three score words for every idea, and
he laid his great attainments to his excellent
memory and to the fact that once hearing
word he never forgot it.
Jeremiah Curtin, the translator of "Ouo
Vadis," is credited with speaking sixty
languages and dialects.
There are few men nowadays who pass the
mark of speaking knowledge of ten languages.
Six eight seem to be the limit, even with
men of great learning Mithridates, Pico and
Sir William Jones were said to be masters of
over twenty tongues, and Sir John Bowring,
Muller, and Fresnel are said to have spoken
in twenty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
A Willing Martyr

CPEAKER CANNON tells a story of an
~ Illinois man who was fond of quoting the
familiar saw, The Office should seek the man,
not the man the office" The time came, how
ever when this, individual wanted certain
office, to secure which he adopted the time
honored means of getting votes, despite his
oft repeated belief in the maxim.
When friend reminded him of this calling
attention to his wholesale distribution of
money, etc, the candidate replied:
"As a matter of fact, old man, | still MAIN
tain my position. The office should seek the
man; but, all the same, the should be
around when the office is looking for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
A Wonderful Memory

d ICHARD GARRETT, who died recently,
N after serving in the British Museum in
many capacities throughout his long life, was
one of the most learned men England has ever
had, and had a phenomenal memory.
One who had vainly sought for information
Continent, met Dr. Garrett and told him his
needs.
I'VE have only one book in the museum
touching upon that. You will find all you
want on page $50, replied DR.. Garrett, naming
the title.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
ABOUT PEOPLE
Pope's Skull

THE skull of Alexander Pope, the poet and
satirist, is in the private collection of a
phrenologist. During some alterations in the
churchyard where Pope was buried it was
necessary to move his coffin, which was opened
at the time to ascertain the state of his remains
By brbing the sexton of the church possession
Of the poet s skull was obtained for the night,
and in the morning different skull was re-
turned instead. The cost of the skull, includ-
ing the bride, was fifty pounds.
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