Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-01-18

! ed In the fall. and It 10 not Anticipat-
ed that the price will ndvence be-
tween now and planting time.
The farmers In northern New Mex
leo are getting more into keeping
bees. They and good profits In honey
The new board Of trade headquar-
ters are about ready for occupancy
and they win be very comfortable and
attractive.
James L. Hill. known all over the
San Juan as Jimmy" Hin for thirty
years. dropped in on his Durango
friends yesterday evening.
New Mexico. along the Animas and
upper Animas valley. above Durango,
still have hold-over apples for the
markets.
Ed. NJ. Brown came up from mis-
sawmill Saturday evening, and since
his arrival was attacked with a Sc.
we're cold which is conlning him to
his home
Our neighbors in New Mexico arc
interesting capital to drill for oil. gas
and artesian water, and they have
capital coming their way. The Rio
Grande standard gauge is proving
blessing. and Pennington while the
terminus must grow.
Durango has had snow the greater
part of the time for 4S hours. most
of the time falling in powdered frost,
but this morning ii was coming down
thick and fast. This one win go on
record as an exceptional winter in
many details for the San Juan.
Conference with contractors and
builders practically assures The Her
aid that AS soon AS spring opens
there will he several new residences
and few business blocks started in
Durango.
Though the weather was quite
stormy yesterday all the churches
were well attended. The ministers OF
the several congregations report
gradual increase in attendance during
the past few months. The people are
evidently getting more into the idea
that church is a good place to go to
on Sundays.
Bert Brown, who was called to Du-
range Thursday last to look after his
brother, who came west for his helatn,
mention of which was made last
week, returns to Silverton In the morn.
ing. his wife remaining to visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Springer
Another brother. ]. C. Brown, who ar
rived Thursday evening from Ply
mouth, Ind, to attend his brother, re.
turned home yesterday morning. The
sick mans daughter. a young lady OF
II. will remain and assist in taking
care of her father. who seems to be
improving. They are stopping with a
sister. Mrs. Carrie r. Davis.
Nearly every one going to the Farm
ington country to locate boosts and
brings another one or two. They say
that whether the Southern Pacific
builds to Pennington or not. the Rio
Grande can not help making that
place city Of 10000 or more In a
few years. They say It is the juno
ton OF the rivers and the natural
hub or center, and tnat no power can
change it
Standard under the new owners, Lee
G. Joyce, arrived yesterday morning,
appearing in the same form as before,
and announcing Democratic politics.
The Standard has been n good mining
paper for several years. deyoting its
first page to the development and
progress Of the mining industry of
the Silverton country, and the new
proprietors promise to maintain its
standard In this respect
If Stansel and his friends think The
Herald has been sensational in pub
fishing street talk regarding the way
Thompson came to his death. what
must they think Of the Denver after
noon papers which characterize the
killing. In their head lines. as cold
blooded murder" etc. The Herald has
endeavored to give all the facts in the
case, calling upon the officers to make
thorough investigation and bring out
every whit OF evidence bearing on the
case. but has left out all attempt at
sensationalism.
Do not forget the social this even
ing given by the young ladies' of the
Presbyterian choir at the lecture room
Of the church. A short musical pro-
gram will be given and light refresh
ments served. The children will nave
a gold mine" to dig In. and home
made candies will be for sale. The
admittance at the door viii be mere
trifie and every one should come and
have good time and get acquainted