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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

Many western communities have
passed through ordeals in their con
tentions with social evils similar to
those which have characterized the
history of Durango so well as to
cause the city to be discussed all over
the civilized world, and other places
have experienced similar difficulties
in the suppression of vice and the reg
ulation of traffic in liquor and Gam
bling, but 1t is doubtful If any have
met a more determined resistance
than has Durango. doubtful If these
trafiics and vices have ever aggregat-
ed such effective organization any
where else as in Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

The Democratic campaign was con-
ceived in iniquity and was born in sin.
Beware of its buncombe, it is trying
to hide the real issue by misrepresent-
alton. AS the Navajo would put it.
1.-TWO tongues, heap lie."
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

There is so per cent less drunken
ness seen now on the streets and
about the drinking places than was
witnessed little more than a year
ago. Less inducement for men to
drink excessively.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

stop thief" The Democratic
camp must be in hard lines when it
cries out "The Smelter versus the
People" to hide the real issue involv-
ed in the effort to keep gambling clos
ed as the law prescribes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

If Conrad Reister hides three
fourths of his herd of cattle when the
assessor calls on him to list his prop
erty for taxation he would set poor
example for the people of the county
in acting as commissioner. particli-
larly when the board sits as board
of equalization.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

In holding various public offices In
La Plata county Assessor Coston has
drawn thousands of dollars from the
public funds. What has Mr.. Coston
ever done for La Plata county, for Its
material advancement or development
of its resources? Compare him with
T. Il. Peterson, the builder and
pusher who has always been in the
van OF progress. Vote for Peterson.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

If George w. Thompson has been
such an easy sheriff (an easy mark
as it were) for the gamblers and
those who desire to keep saloons open
day and night, why do they fight him
so earnestly? Vote for Thompson.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

II elected, w. w. Parshall will do
his work in the treasurers office;
otherwise he could not afford to give
his time to it. And the office will be
conducted as 1t has been since he
was employed as deputy-better than
ever before, with the work up. all the
time. with every account and fund
ready for inspection at all times.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05
SUGAR BEET FACTORY.

Mr.. Farmer. will you assist by
agreeing to grow ten, twenty or forty
acres of beets, They will pay you
twice as we'll as any other crop. To
prove this read the papers from the
beet districts.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

In his effort to enforce the laws
George Thompson has stood aebne.
having only the approval of the peo- /
pie who favor law and order; nobody
10 help him; nobody to furnish In
formation which would convict viola
tors, save In one instance, and in this
the Informant was beaten almost TO
death for giving testimony. For this
violation of the peace and personal
injuries inflicted there was no pun
ishment. None of the vlolators of the
laws take George Thompson by the
arm to lead him to where he can see
violations, more than the horse thief
would take him along to steal horse.
nut the sheriffs office has enforced
tne laws by keeping hot on the trail
Oh Offenders and will continue to do
so.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

Should Clark be elected sheriff,
who would really be sheriff? Why
are the saloon people and gamblers
fighting for his election? Who would
dictate and control the office?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

If Conrad Reister cannot pay con-
tractor without giving him $l00 more
than his due he would probably, as
commissioner cause La Plata county
much regret.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

Conrad Reister should learn to run
a small postoffice before asking the
people to vote for him for commits
sioner of as big county as La Plata,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

neighbors to fix up his papers and
reports in fourth class postoffice
he will not do for county commits
sioner of La Plata county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

The only point the Durango Demo
crat IL able to make against the local
Republican ticket down there, Is to
howl "smelter ! I" That kind Of an
argument won't buy much. II 1t we're
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05
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From the La Plata Miner.
The Tomahawk Mines company
will employ about fifteen men dur
ing the winter on the two tunnels.
Judge Eastman has quit work on
his property for the winter and will
go to a lower altitude
The May Day continues to ship
twenty-five tons OF ore per day and
will increase the force of miners at
once.
Bircher. Crowds & Dennison have
suspended work for the winter on
their properties in Lewis gulch.
II. f. Brown is still working a small
force on his properties at the head of
Bedrock gulch and will continue un-
til big storm drives them down.
Superintendent Carnell is rushing
supplies to the Boren gulch tunnel
and intends to continue work for some
time, and may run all winter.
The Valley View Mining company
will probably continue to develop the
Idaho mine during the coming winter
as the ore taken out will pay ex-
penses.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05
From Thursdays Daily.

Joe Airy has been county clerk he
fore and the people know he is COM
petent and faithful. Give him rous-
ing majority.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

Vote for w. M. Peterson for county
commissioner and elect a man who is
capable of assisting materially in CIV
ing La Plata a good economical gov
ernment. Mr.. Peterson is thorough
business man and is practical in the
things he does.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05
WEATHER RECORD
FOR NOVEMBER

The following data, covering per
iod of one year has been compiled
from the weather bureau records at
Durango. Colo They are issued to
show the conditions that have pre-
vailed, during the month in question
Tor the above period of years, but
must not be construed as a forecast
of the weather conditions for the com
ing month.
For month of November for one
year:
TEMPERATURE
Mean or normal temperature, 3S dc
grees.
The warmest month was that OF
1905, with an average of 3S degrees
The coolest month was that of 1905
with an average of 3S degrees.
The highest temperature was 60 de
grees on November 2, 1905.
The lowest temperature was zero
on November 30. 1905.
The earliest date on which first
killing frost occurred in autumn
September H. 1906.
Average date on which first kill
ing" frost occurred in autumn, Sep
tember "a.
Average date on which last kill
ing" frost occurred in spring. May 80.
The latest date on which last kill
ing" frost occurred in spring, May 80
1906.
PRECIPITATION.
(Rain or melted SNOWY
Average for the month, 1926 inches
Average number of days with ,01 o.
an inch or more, 10.
The greatest monthly precipitation
was 1926 inches in 1905.
The least monthly precipitation wa.
1926 inches in 1906.
The greatest amount of precipita
tion recorded in any "a consecutive
hours was lao inches ON November
26 and 81, 1905.
The greatest amount of snowfall
recorded in any "a consecutive hours
(record extending to winter of 1884
S5 only was z inches on November
81, 1905.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY.
Average 6 a. M, 80; average 6 p
M, 63.
CLOUDS AND WEATHER.
Average number of clear days, IA
partly cloudy days, 3; cloudy days, 49,
WIND.
The prevailing winds have beer
from the northwest.
The average hourly velocity of the
wind is 5.4 miles.
The highest velocity of the wine
was 32 miles from the south on No
vember %. 1905.
Date of issue: October 80, 1906.
WAYLAND BAILEY,
Official in Charge.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

not for the magnificent smelter plant,
Durango would be whistling station
on the road from Silverton to Denver.
-Silverton Miner.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

The voters of La Plata county who
have not met Mr.. Parshall. will ex-
cuse him when they realize that he
has remained In the treasurer's office
attending to his duties and leaving
them to determine who they will elect
on November 6.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

La Plata has never sent a man more
truly representative of the interests
of this people to the legislature thpn
the Hon. T. C. Graden. He will Sc
cure the united Republican vote and
many Democratic votes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

No other man could accomplish
more in the legislature for La tlata
county and the Southwest than the
Hon T. G. Graden. Should the legis-
lature pass the million dollar appro-
priation for good roads, Mr.. Graden
will see that La Plata county gets its
share.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

Mrs. l. Zeller, who has been visiting
friends in the East for the past nire
weeks, will return home this evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

Indian affairs regretted his resigna-
tion from the government service.
Bob McNioholss who has had much
dealing with Mr.. Peterson n the sup
ply OF subsistence for the Indians,
says: Peterson is absolutely honest
with every man to the last penny"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

T. d. Burns spent the day In Du
range yesterday and returned to Trim
Bile Springs in the evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

The open town and Democracy are
hand in hand. Their defeat is the
salvation of Durango and its institu
tions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

The voter who happens to see the
Morning Democrat either on Sunday.
Monday and Tuesday mornings, NAV
look for any falsehood which tho
Democratic politicians may be able to
conceive. One familiar with the situ.
alton might think that they have al.
ready reached the limit, but as they
are making campaign on issues
which cannot be supported with the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

DR.. Ochsner was called to the Hor
kins ranch last night to attend Mis-
Ruth Backinger.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

When houses were made vacant by
closing gambling dozens Of people en-
gagged in legitimate pursuits sought
them eagerly.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

District Attorney j, A. Pulllam, who
has been over to Cortez on business
came home yesterday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

The Morning Democrat is without a
party or following further than the
advocates of an open town which it
covertly represents. Republicans ig-
more it and Democrats curse it.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

Colorado Telephone company line
men are working ont of Trimble
Springs now.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

owners of farms and ranches In La
Plata county will not take issue with
w. NJ. Peterson for not having more
property He has one of the best
farms in La Plata county. the one he
recently paid Hans Aspaas $4,000 for.
Should he be elected county commits.
sioner, and he should be If intelli.
sence prevails at the polls. the farm
ers as well as all other classes OF
properly owners will be glad of IL.
MT Peterson has held many RESPONSE.
tle positions, among them places of
public trust, and the only fault ever
found with him is that he took three
days to examine an Indian for a posi-.
ton when the government allowed
him only one day for the work. and
hone more than the commissioner OF
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-05

Mrs. Thomas Dempsey of Telluride
who arrived yesterday, went to Farm.
ington for visit this morning.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05

to start Paul g uneasness subsidized to such an en-
tent that he dozed off into unconscousness from which
ne did not until the night had advanced and
the ncessant rumbng of the wheels continuous Jerk
ing OF the fArs told him he fairly started on his
journey toward the Pacific coast. - =:
Two days and two nights of this In experience
tnat Paul mentally determined should be repeated
but ne wisely refraned from giving voice his thoughts
and outWard appeared perfectly reeoncled the
tion. ~ =, -.
Several long halts had been intervals during
the trip but the two odtmers knew the route so well
tha they made movement to get away and it
until the finally detached from the and side
tracked that Jimmy announced their arrival Ogden It
was the morning of the third day, and knowing that
car contained pershable merchandise the hoped
speedy release from their prison. Nor they dsap
pointed Soon after daylight voices heard outsde
the seal OF the broken and presently the door
was rolled back admitting flood of delicious fresh air
the three tramps who, concealed behind boxes,
awaited an opportunity to jump and
"Nows chance - whispered Jimmy, after taking
hurried survey of the field The yardmaster had dis
appeared and the teamster busy with his horses
All together now, jump!' In spite of their cramped
limbs the three managed to make fairly credtabe leap
and the tracks they dashed into the shadow
Of convenient lumber pe almost before the astonshed
driver knew what had happened. s.-
There pursuit, as they quickly discovered to
Paus infinite relief and after ten minutes rapid walk
ing all three stopped to take a breather which
dered imperative by their long inactivity. - T.
(TO be Continued.) -
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05
CONQUERED BY MOSQUITOES
White Men Dwell in Cages Escape the Relent-
less Little Gna*.

, Maubin, in Burma says the author Of 9'The Slken
East noted for its numbers Of large fierce
quitoes Ones first visit to Maubin in the mosquito
is experience and to them under the flare Of
an electric light coming over the ship side in hordes
and occupying like irresistible army every fraction Of
its surface; to them hanging in fesoons from the
white awnings the mosquitonet the tablnen and the
punka flaps, and from every object which they
footing is to have lived indeed. How to
tnue live after the novelty of the spectacle has off
is the problem of existence in Maubin 1t is achieved
of fine mesh European house in Aaubn is thus curios
ity. Every window-and there is infnity of win
dows-s protected by sliding curtains of iron gauze
cry ventator under the every between
the partitions and the rooand for the sake of air
such spaces large and frequents barred against in
vasion by sheets of gauze houses there spe
cal room kind of inner citadel and last refuge which is
wholly Of iron gauze and within it the master of the
house sits like vanquished lion in cage. ."'
To enter this fortress in advance of hesenemy calls
for the exercise Of agility of high order The doors
have springs and made to close the instant that they
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05
THE SOUVENIR BUTTONS

Junior given every contributor his arst
PAPER printed provided neither prize nor an
mention Only Junior button year
and without application. The year began
An Honor .warded for honorable MENTION"
and Is sent without application
button awarded to Junior who
papers printed which neither prize winners
mentions be claimed by the giving daes
An Honor awarded for conrbutton
tn the column, and sent without application to-
rether with book.
- Anv number O buttons be
prize is awarded for paper without
Only one picture prize viii be awarded to the
same Junfer.
oapers printed the day Of publication an
receive them be
within the week following publication.
HOW TO PREPARE THE PAPERS,
Write in only side OF the paper Ieav.
sn.ce OF three the the page se no
headlines number Of words In the upper leftSanS
corner 9th Sign the
end at right and school eft
THE BToRYTELLEa.
states who above the nft grade may contrfbute to
any subject preferred by the writer be less
words In length than 1000
TOPICS FOR oUT-oF-TowN WRITERS
All writer's Minneapolis use the topics
'ut Town Topics Pupils in the public
Junior but must use only tie topics undee th1s had
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05

are released.
Outside t h e m
the light cav
airy of the
enemy hovers
in clouds. The
m a n within,
this English
man in h i 8
strange castle,
observes your
approach with
furtive a n d
anxious eyes.
He begs of
you to be care
full in entering.
T m m e diately
you enter he
falls with as
tonishing on
slaught u p 0 n
such of the
enemy as have
come in on
your back, in
your hair, in
the creases of
your clothes.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20

ru Republican Of Creek county before entered
campaign htterng prospects as 1t does at the present
has SOLID front to present 70 the opps'h
has been possible before
place each candidate has been selected because OF Ms
which he and with but few
exceptions has before served the people III an oa ca
pactv and himself and the saista
Of the r In this public official has sought
be c,ntro p-u,hp bat discllged his duties along
broad the entire populace being
mount ~ evidence of this has but TO
glance made by the republican county ocs during
The the republican admins
rato reduced nearly
third in addition meeting expenses The total OF cash
county yesterday
81 o9oo debt represented by registered
outstanding s25579t. Warrants issued IN payment OF
registered but taken and paid when
presented.
This gratifying showing has been made at the
pense Of the during this time OF republican
roads been maintained amo excellent
heretofore
splendid bridges have been put IN ali
fact the eounty welfare has been
mgncenly Credit for this be awarded to
official but all republican officials working III entire harmony
has brought about this happy result
made mistake when they elected
look the affairs and practical
officials have been named for second term surely Clear
people gladly express confidence them and
of them least another
Each Of them such
look his private affairs should they need
public have certainly
None OF them strangers to
each enjoys env1abc reputation wherever
known but honored citizens
and worthy the fullest bestowed them Voters
splendid OF the candidates
republican question of their decision
of November. No will dispute
election of republican candidate
present prosperous condition of the county affairs
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20

Third. Debate to begin each evening
al S O'Clock and close at 10 m
Fourth. Each side TO be allowed
three speeches and each speech to be
| limited to twenty minutes, the first
twenty minutes on each side to be given
to an explanation of the condiuous GU,
of which this debate has come about.
Sixth, The discussion to be confined
to the isues of the present campaign"
| as set forth in the state platforms of the
Republican and Democratic parties.
Seventh. Mr.. Sabln to open and Mr.
| O'Connell to close at each OF said meet-
iugs.
Eighth. Permission to interrupt
either of the gentlemen above named
during the progress of the debate shall
not be allowed to any person whatever
in the audience.
Ninth. Declining to speak in turn by
either party when IT is his rotation, or
speaking short of the limited period o!
twenty minutes shall be considered as
one of the speeches herein provided for.
Tenth. All expenses of the debate in
so far as hall rent, fuel aud light are con,
cerned, to be borne by the challenging
party.
The places and dates of meetings were
readily agreed to. The second PROPOSE
ton contained in Mr.. OConnell's docu-
mcnt was passed for the time being. The
third paragraph was readily arranged.
As to the fourth clause Of the condition. :,
changes amcable to both parties we're
agreed to, under which arrangement
O'Connell was to open and close the dis
cussions at Idaho Springs and Silver
Plume, Sabin to open and close at George
town and Empire, Mr.. O'Connell taking
his choice. Then came up the Sixth
paragraph, and Mr. Sabin insisted that
under the invitation and acceptance he
had a right to discuss national and state
affairs, the smelter trust and Mr.. O'Con.
nell's record while in the legislature, as
/ we'll as the parties who are candidates on
the respective tickets. To this Mr..
O'Conuell entered . serious trotest, as
serting that, 80 far as he was concerned
he did not want any debate" adding
that "the people of this county knew
where he stood on these matters" He
finally ded1ned to meet Mr.. Sabiu in de.
bate at all, if he (Sabin) proposed to dis.
cuss national and state affairs, the srnelter
trust and Mr.. O'Connells record in the
legislature. Mr.. Sabin contended that
he certainly proposed to discuss those
matters. Mr.. OConnell then jumped to
his feet, said he would not discuss those
matters and fled from the room and re-
marked that, that ends it."
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20
O'Connell Shows Distress Signals.

The Sabiu-O Connell discussion will
no; occur, aud the people OF Clear Creek
county Will remain III the dark as to why
Mr.. O'Connel did not by voice, vote, res
olu,ion or bill attempt to regulate the
trusts during his service as legislator OF
Clear Creek county during the two terms
he has served in the General Assembly.
1t IS well understood By the readers OF
the Sittings News that on the Sth day OF
October. Mr. Sabin sent an invitation to
Mr. O'Connell inviting him to discus
sion of .'the issues of the present cam
paign' throughout the various voting
precincts of the county, leaving the
order of debate to be agreed upon by
them" On the 10th of October, MIR.
O'Connell wrote 10 Mr.. Sabin as follows:
CEoRGErowN, Colo, Oct. 10, 'oo.
f. Nj. SABIN, ESQ
Idaho Springs, Colo.
MY Dear Sir:-In reply to your favor
of the Sth inst. which reached me in due
time, will say that the matter will be re-.
ferred IN a few days to the authorities of
the democratic party in this county. l
will promptly notify you of such decis-
ion as may be rendered in that case. l
remain, Very sincerely yours,
B. ] O'CoNNELL.
On the I4th day of October, the demo
cratic authorities met il Idaho Springs.
On the 18th of October, Mr.. OConuell
wrote MI Sabln as follows:
GEORGETOWN, CoLo., Oct. IS, 'o6.
f. NJ. SABIN, Esq,
Idaho Springs, Colo.
My Dear Sir: i hereby accept your in
vitation to discuss the tissues Of the pres
ent campaign" so that the people of
Clear Creek county may be informed Of
our respective positions thereon. l
will, IN company with the chairman OF
the Democratic County Central commit
tee and the secretary thereof, call at your
Office in Idaho Springs next Thursday
afternoon, for the purpose of arranging
the details of the proposed debate.
Very respectfully yours,
B. J. O'CoNNELL.
On Thurday, October Is, Mr.. O'Con.
nell, in company with A. J. McAndrews,
chairman of tha Democatic committee
and V. Noxon, secretary, called at the
Office of Mr. Sabin to arrange the order
OF debate. At that time Mr.. O'Connell
presented the following document:
Arrangement agreed upon for the
proposed discussion between E. NJ
Sabin and B. ]. .O'Connell October I8, 'o6
First. The discussion to commence
Wednesday, October "a, at Idaho Springs
at Georgetown, Oct. 27; at Silver Plume
Oct. 81; and at Empire, Nov. ;.
Second. The meetings to be presided
over by Erwin l.. Reggennitter, Esq, o.
Idaho Springs.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20

H. c.. Haeseler of Georgetown. Having only the
welfare and success of the party at heart,
to grind, nor political bee in his bonnet, he is emf
nently fitted to fulfill the arduous duties devolving
upon the Office without hope of remuneration save
that which comes with party success.
Dr. Haeseler has been resident of the county
seat for a number of years, where he is well and av-
orablv known. He has been prominently identified
with the Republican party in years past, and has
been ever ready and willing to respond to the calls
of citizenship, involving frequent personal sacrifice
In the selection of DR.. Haeseler with his splendid ex-
ccutive ability, the party showed good Judgment.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-10-20

THE financial affairs of Clear Creek have been the hands
going business Mr. p d Sprankl during the
and ii due his excellent stewardship that Nc
splendid conditions Naturally OF dis
position M Sprankle does wide acquaintance
his fellow candidates during his
er he has friend ot
with the Of the end OF the
testng integrity sterling wcrth He has
enjoys the confidence
of everyone