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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12
DRINK DID.

Drink did IT. God help me" were
the words which a Brooklyn man
scrawled on an envelope recently be-
fore he fired the pistol that ended his
life. The man mad prosperous
business and a large family, to whom
he was devoted in his sober moments.
but he became enslaved by the drink
habit and saw no way TO break the
chains that bound him but by ending
his existence with his own hand.
Drink did 1t! God iielp mel
might wei! serve as fitting inscrip-
ton over thousands of other men who
go down to ruin and death every year
under a like enslavement. And yet
there are those protesting to have
the well being of the community at
heart who would have the drink shops
turning out their grist of shame and
misery not only for six days of every
week, but on the seventh day Also
Leslie's Weekly.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12
CHANGE AT THE FORT
LEWIS INDIAN SCHOOL

1t is learned today that w. NJ. Pc
terson. superintendent of the Fort
Lewis Indian school, has resigned, his
resignation to take effect when his
successor arrives. A. S. Spear OF
Yuma, Ariz., will succeed Mr.. Peter
son in the work at the school and will
probably arrive next Saturday.
From one of Mr. Peterson's friends
1t is learned that he will continue in
the service of the interior department
in connection with Indian affairs, on
different lines from school work.
Mr., Peterson has distinguished the
Fort Lewis schools for excellent good
order and progress in education of the
Indian pupils, giving the institution
the most progressive management 1t
has ever enjoyed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12
PiSCATORlAl FOLKS ARE
GIVEN A BITTER PILL

On the principle that the bed OF a
stream and the water in 1t are con
trolled by the land on either side oil
it. insofar as the law of trespass is
concerned, the supreme court. in an
opinion by Justice Gunter, sustained
Justice Campbell's decision OF three
months ago. in which he held that
fishermen have no right on a stream
while it is running through private
land, even though 1t be stocked at
public expense.
Justices Steele and Bailey dissent.
ed.
The burden of the opinion Is that
fishermen can not angle in streams
which run through private lands
They can not even go down the bed OF
the stream. The moment they are in
The portion of the creek or river to
which private land adjoins, they are
liable to the law of trespass. 1t
makes no difference how You get to
such streams. you are guilty of tres
pass when You are there.
The decision is the case of A. Hart.
man VS.. George Tresse. When Jus
tice Campbell rendered his famous
opinion three months ago there arose
wall from sportsmen throughout
the state. Game Commissioner Wood
ard became interested and through
Attorney General Miller asked to
have the case reopened. hoping he
would get modification of the opin.
ion. The supreme court granted the
rehearing and the case was reargued
Justice Steele and Bailey wrote a
dissenting opinion. in which they hold
that the waters of the stream belong
10 the state: that the state stocks
these waters with fish at public ex.
pense and that therefore the public
should have the right to Ash in the
streams; and that the law granting
the right of fishermen should prevail
as against the law relating to tres.
pass.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12
MARK TWAiN's TRIBUTE
TO A DEAD SERVANT

Samuel l.. Clemens attended the
funeral OF his old servant, Patrick Nc,
Aeer at Hartford, Conn, last Mon
day. Mr.. Clemens. in speaking of
his former employe. paid him the fol,
lowing tribute: 80 have never known
finer human being than Patrick Nc,
Aleer In all the 25 years he was with
Mrs. Clemens and myself ne never
ran out have had other servants
who would say, Mr.. Clemens. ! forgot,
and there isn't a cigar in the house,
but that never happened with Patrick
McAleer, for he never forgot any.
thing, and l never had to give him
an order.
He was just the age of Mrs Glen.
ems and ne entered my employ the
day before | was married. He was IS
fun of life as a watch spring and he
knew everything there was to know
about his business. His life ought
to rank with that of great solHers.
statesmen and chief justices, for they
We're no more proficient in their pro
fessions than he was In his"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12
FRONTIER SKETCHES.

Cody got his name of Buffalo Bill
when hunting to supply meat for the
men building the Kansas Pacific road
to Denver. Twelve hundred men were
enjoyed ON the railroad and Goddard
brothers, who had undertaken tc
board this vast crew, were hard press
ed to obtain fresh meat. AS Cody
was known to be an expert buffalo
slayer, Goddard brothers were glad
to add him to their commissary stan
His contract with them called fol-
an average of twelve b4qalo daily
for which he was to received $500 a
month. 1t was good pay, the desired
feature. but the work was hard and
hazardous. He had to scour the coun.
try for game. with a good prospect OF
finding Indians instead of buffalo
Then when the game was shot he had
to oversee its cutting and dressing
and look after the wagons and trans.
port 1t to camp. At the outset he
procured trained buffalo horse
which went by the unconventional
name OF Brigham, and from the gov
ernment he obtained an improved
breech-loading needle gun which In
testimony of Its murderous qualities
he named Lucretia Borgia.
Buffalo were usually plentiful
enough. but at times the camp supply
OF meat ran short During one Of
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12
MRS. WoMMER INSANE.

Yesterday evening Mrs. Henry
Wommer OF Pine river was brought
to the court house for detention by
the sheriff, and was placed in the in
sane ward. Her mother, Mrs. Andrew
+. Hartman of Pine river, says the
young woman first manifested symp.
toms of insanity last Sunday, but that
she mad reason to think It only TEN.
porary. Undersheriff Smelcer had an
experience with her last night which
he will not forget. She is very stout,
and when she laid hold of the jailer
he found 1t difficult to loosen her
grasp.
She sings and raves, using language
which she was never heard to use be-
fore. Sometimes she appears to
know her mother, and at other times
she drives her away. Her brother
in-law. Frank Wommer, appears to ex-
orcise more influence than any of
those who have been about her
She is aged 27 years. the same age
OF her father when he became insane
and died. Both were injured about
the head by being thrown from horses.
She will be adjndged insane and sent
10 Pueblo. Her fathers name was
Shepherd.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12
GUS VoIGT's PRESENTATION
TO THE LOCAL c. A. r

Sedgwick Post, Grand Army of the
Republic, at Durango, is the recipient
of gift from Gus Voigt which is
highly appreciated by the old soldiers
about the country so long that he
feared he would lose cherished relies
of his grandfather. who was soldier
for the Union during the Civil war.
Tine following resolutions are ac-
acknowledgement by the Post OF Mr..
Voigt's presentation:
AT the regular meeting of Sedgwick
Post No. II, G. A. r., Feb. %, 1906,
the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted
Mr., Gus Voigt having presented
this post with the original commits
sion issued by Governor Richard
Yates to his grandfather, Frederick
Kurth, captain of company F, 5Sth
regiment Illinois Volunteer infantry,
an embellished roster of said regi-
ment and the sword and belt carried
by his grandfather during the civil
war,
Resolved that this Post tender to
Mr., Voigt vote of thanks and appre-
citation for the same.
w. II. LA COUNT.
Commander
Attest: j. C. Sullivan. Adjutant.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

are prepared TO watch the populace
pass the Sabbath day and the plaza
IL the place to do this. The band
played from IL a. m. to D. m. an
ton generally turns out TO enjoy the
music and promenade around the
principal plaza, with the cathedral on
one side, the governors palace on an
other side and handsome buildings on
the remaining sides. Here we find a
statue OF Hidalgo, father Of Mexican
Independence, VINO was shot here on
July 80. 1911 He was a priest, and
likewise a soldier. at least in his later
career. but resume of the story OF
tls life will be given later on when
work which made his name immortal.
By this time we have mastered suf-
fIcient Spanish to make dicker with
a i1ackman for drive about the city
and suburbs. which we enjoy very
much. Returning for lunch and rest
we spend the afternoon in the plaza.
studying Mexican ways and manners,
visiting the famous cathedral, an edi-
flee costing upwards of $SOO.OOO,
mostly paid for from a tax levied on
the output of the famous Santa Eula-
In the same year the constitution OF
the United States was adopted--l7S9
The Santa Eulalia mine Is located
about 10 miles from the city and has
produced vast amount of wealth. or
course, all tourists visit the great
aqueduct which spans the valley on
stone arches 1t serves Its purpose
today as 1t has served 1t for more
than 200 years. Then one must visit
the two causeways, one leading to tne
chapel of Guadalupe and the other to
the swimming baths. The walk to the
chapel is through the alameda or
park OF sycamore trees. In the chap
ell is statue of Loyola Returning
we encounter family with litter of
the famous Chihuahua dogs, and are
offered bargains along this line. We
also wander along the river side,
where fifty or sixty Mexican women
are utilizing the Sabbath day for do
ing the family washing. Most of them
we're using nat rocks for washboard
AS well as tub. And after the wash
is ready to dry it is spread out on
the gravel and dirt Monday is said
to be the great wash day, when hun
Greds OF women line the banks of the
stream, which has grave stony
remaining until the wash is finished
and dried.
There are located at this point two
smelters. but these we pass up, as
| they afford little of interest after nav
ing one in our home city. There are
cotton seed mills, soap factory, iron
| foundry and a brewery. Being Sun
day we find the stores closed, which
speaks well for the owners. II affords
the employees an opportunity of en-
joying the day along the alamedas
and in the plazas. The sun is setting
and we must pack our valise and be
ready to resume our journey at s.: 80.
G. N. X,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

them in front of the running cattle
and then jumped ont Of the wagon.
The cattle piled up on one another
and their momentum was stopped.
but Connor had placed himself in "a
very dangerous position. Il have Of
ten wondered" said Tabor to Connor
the other day "lf you were not
scared when you stopped that cattle
stampede out on the plains" mo
said Connor 81 didn't have time to
get scared, hut | was mighty mad at
the old mule that caused it," After
ward, during the war. Squire Connor
became government driver. The
government wanted to send him down
south, but he was from Carolina and
had relatives down there and resign
ed rather than go.-Field and Farm.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

esting to see the results. There has
not been that kind Of an election
there in so long that nobody really
knows now much OF majority the
Republicans normally have.
Some of the people of Venezuela
are endeavOring TO start revolution
for the purpose of overthrowing Pres
dent Castro. He refuses, however. 10
be frightened, as he continues to oe'
lieve that he can whip France with
one hand.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12
BOARD OF TRADE
iNooRsEs PLANS

At meeting of the board of di-
rectors OF the Durango board of trade
Monday evening. March 8. the matter
OF the construction of Young Mems
Christian association building in Dn-
range was discussed and the follow
ing resolution adopted:
Resolved. That the Durango board
OF trade favors the construction of a
Young Mems Christian association
building in Durango along the lines
prescribed by the committee provid-
ing the funds can be procured accord
ing to the plans presented by such
committee.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12
SEVEN GOOD REASONS.

During temperance campaign a
lawyer was discussing learnedly the
clauses OF proposed temperance law
An old farmer, who had been listen
ing attentively, shut his knife with a
snap and said; IL don't know nuthin
about the law, but I've got seven
good reasons for votin' for it,
What are they?' asked the law.
yer.
And the grim old farmer respond
ed:
-Four sons and three daughters"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

An automobile enthusiast who is
trying to make trip from California
TO New York was recently buried for
nearly week in the sand in New
Mexico. Which brings to mind the
fact that there are few people to be
run over where automobiles can not
go fast, and somehow this does not
seem to be in accordance with the
eternal fitness OF things.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12
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Work on the Bay City lode has been
suspended until such time that W.
Stewart can be here to look after
it.
We e. spect to be able neXt week Ia
give the particulars Of another deal
which means much for the district as
it insures the working on a large scale
Of one of the best properties in the
camp.
Hunter & Price have another pro
perty on which they will commence
work as soon as it is possible to sct
% it and it is more than likely thai
they will make another uice deaf be-
iore next fall.
1t is now thought that the vein
cut by the Empire tunnel about three
weeks ago is one which shows in the
upper tunnel 800 feet before the Small
Hopes. and it is expected that the um-
ael will reach The Small Hopes with
II 100 feet.
Mr.. R. Morrison, who was here In
% and "a with Col. Baker. has secn-
ed lease and bond on the Lucky
Four lode in Burnt Timber gulrA
owned by Frye, WanamaHer Co,
md commenced work on the property
Good ore has been shown in the claim
and proper development is likely 70
give good results.
The May Day is rushing worl, on
he new ore washer building and tram
terminal at the lower tunnel and will
lave things ready for handling ore
n this point by the time that the
rack can be laid from the Rio Grandc
southern. The contractors should be
able 10 commence grading by the lst
.. April and it will be snort job
O build the two miles of road
The first important deal Of this
season was made last week WHEN
PARTIES purchased the lease and bond
IN the Gold Dollar group In Burnt
Timber gulch, held by Hunter ~
Price. Messrs. Hunter and Price get
4 nice cash profit on their expenditure
IN the property and still retain some
interest Supt Gleason la opening
he trail so as to pack up supplies
md as soon as this is accomplished
,wo shifts will be put on development
work. There is now several thuus.
md dollars worth Of shipping ore IN
sight, and the extension of the tuu-
mel level a short distance should
double the amount
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12
ouRAY PATRIOTISM.

Ouray Herald.
A flag pole has been erected in the
yard of the schoolhouse and the pu-
pills are still fighting over their class
flags Serious trouble is likely to
arise II the affair goes much farther.
Several little children who indulged
with the older ones have received
slight injuries.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

tennial is really going to be a big
thing. Colorado Springs is making
great preparations for it. and Con
gresham Brooks has secured the co
operation OF the war department and
the promise of the presence of sever
al thousand United States troops late
in September.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12


The most important deal made in
the La Plata mining district since the
sale of the May Day two years ago is
the transfer of the old Saxon group
yesterday from Walter NJ. Hunter and
w. r. Price, lessees. to syndicate
OF mining men in Creole. which is
headed by the well known mining en-
gineer, s. B. Collins. Messrs. Hunter
and Price took hold of the group last
fall and sunk a Wine from the upper
tunnel to known ore chute below
from which a carload of $40 ore was
shipped. Since that time further de
velopment has been accomplished and
the Gold Dollar or old Saxon is in
shape for continued production. A
drift was started which will cut an ore
chute within eighty feet and give
about 81 feet of stopping on good ore.
in the early days the Saxon shipped
good deal of ore which ranged in
value from $40 to 800 per ton. 1t
''' f'''N tNA'hHiNt Nbl hllEHt lnt
greater proportion of them being of
practical use for future development.
George Gleason. a practical mine OPP
orator of Creede, will have charge
of development under the new man
agement.
Comparatively little work was ne
cessary to place the Saxon group in
condition to attract capital and
bring to the district combination of
mining people who are both practical
and strong financially. and there are
many other propositions in the dis
trict which can be handled as easily
by those who will get to work right
and go after ore and values.
That the new owners will make the
group purchased one of the regular
producers of the district there can be
no doubt.
Mr.. Hunter declines to give tho
amount paid in purchase at present.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

The promised back down OF Pres
ident Roosevelt on the railway rate
law has not materialized and the rail
way managers who oppose railway
regulation are getting ready to make
the best of the situation which Will
confront them when the new law goes
into effect.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

The Park County Bulletin says II
Colorado had a state accountant or
examiner, the people of Park county
might know how their public ac-
counts stand. 1t is claimed that 1t
has been eight years since thor
ough examination OF the books of
lished.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

Two new women's Republican clubs
them especially for women VINO have
not heretofore taken an active inter
est in politics. There is room for all
who want to work, and plenty to do.
When 1t comes to Republican clubs,
1t is the more the merrier."
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

II all the stories from Algeciras are
true Emperor William has made more
bluffs without being called than hav'
ever been recorded to the credit OF
any other man.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12
from Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
Frank Eldredge and wife returned
yesterday evening from visit to
Denver
John Kellenberger returned yester-
day evening from tour of the Hes
perus and La Plata trade.
Bert Van Endert went up Yesterday
evening TO work on the shaft near
Trimble Springs.
Henry Hirsch, the hog man, has i'm
ported two Poland China boars from
Monte Vista and will raise white pigs
Ex-ofhcer w. II. Young came down
this morning from Silverton, accom-
panied by B. c. Cox and Mr.. Lloyd
OF Cripple Creek.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12
A WORD OF WARNING.

Chicago News.
II Attorney General Hadley OF Mis-
souri, crowds his inquiry too far Rog.
ers may yet follow the example of
his illustrious chief and vanish from
view completely.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12
MUTUAL.
o.

Chicago Post,
One correspondent informs Ms that
the president has grown suspicious
of China. And we can not dodge the
impression that China has become
trifie suspicious of Uncle Sam.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12
A WHOLE LOT,

Kansas City Star
But why should Senator Dolllver say
that Tillman is "at least an honest
man? Isn't that a whole lot?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12
CONFIDENCE.

Chicago Tribune.
We incline to the opinion that il
there is any way to grow tall the
thrifty little Japanese win find II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

II Denver really does have an hon
e. election next May, It will be inter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

M. C. Stevens of Farmington is a
visitor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

Mrs. B L. Rcdington, who has been
visiting friends in Durango, left the
lnterOcean hotel this morning. and
took the eastern for Chama.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

Wash Patrick came in from the
duck patch yesterday evening with a
small bag of mallards; he wouldn't
shoot at the mud hens.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

Joe Day. who he's been suffering
with pneumonia for several weeks. re-
turned to his home at lockwood yes
terday evening. much emaciated.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

Miss Mamie Bippus, sister of Mrs.
w. j. Bowling, who has been visiting
in Durango for several months. took
tine Silverton train yesterday evening
to visit her brother George. Miss
Bippus has not been in Durango for
near twenty years before, when she
went to Trinidad the guest of Mrs |.
w. Lacey.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

Vim. Schumacher. United States
veterinary inspector In the bureau OF
animal Industry. went ont this morn
ing to eastern points between Du.
range and Chama
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

Attest; J. C. Sullivan. Adjutant.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-03-12

Ter, carried Indian corn 10 the region
which now constitutes the states OF
Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska.
From here corn was carried across
the Mississippi to Illinois, Indiana,
Ohio and from these states by easy
stages to the region of New England.
In the mounds OF Ohio and surround
ing states corn has been found among
the numerous articles buried with the
indian chiefs. The museums contain
very interesting collections of articles
buried with Indians in the mounds OF
these ancient tribes. Anon these ar
ticles, mostly implements of warfare,
are the remains of various kinds of
what must have been stores of food
to supply the spirit ON the long Jour
ney to the happy hunting grounds.
In many instances charred ears of
corn were found which proves that
even at that early day corn was an
article of food among the tribes.
In the Nick of Time.
In the early days when freighting
was in vogue between the river and
Denver two young huskies named
Connor and Tabor worked as bull
whackers for George Howe and Gus
and Peter Byram, who were big
freighters with big outfits and more
business than that Of herd OF jack
rabbits. One morning mule that
Travelled with the train became scared
and started the cattle on the run.
Connor, who had his oxen yoked, ran
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ANOTHER WONDERFUL
CURE BY CUTlGURA

"I had an eruption appear on my
chest and body and extend upwards
and downwards, so that my neck and
face were all broken out; also my arms
and the lower limbs as far as the knees.
i at first thought it was prickly heat
But soon scales or crllsts formed where
the breaking out was. Instead of going
to a physician, purchased complete
treatment of the Cuticura Remedies, In
which 1 had great faith, and all was
satisfactory. A year or two later the
eruption appeared again, only a little
lower; but before it had time to spread
/ procured another supply of the Cuti-
ctira Remedies, and continued their use
until the cure was complete. 1t Is now
five years since the last attack, and
have not seen any signs OF a return
have taken about three bottles OF the
Cuticura Resolvent, and do not know
how much of the Soap or Ointment, as
/ always keep them with me; probably
one half dozen of each.
al decided to give the Cuticura REM
etiies a trial after had seen the results
of their treatment of eczema on an
infant belonging to one of our neigh
bors. The parent took the child to the
nearest physician, but his treatment did
no good. So they procured the Cuticura
Remedies and cured her with them.
When they began using Cuticura Rem.
edies her face was terribly dishgured
with sores, but she was entirely cured,
for I saw the same child at the age OF
five years, and her mother told me the
eczema had never broken out since. L
have more faith in Cuticura Remedies
for skin diseases than anything l know
of. am, respectfully yours, Emma r;
Wilson, Liscomb, Iowa, Oct. l, 1905"
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