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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

being occupied in the operation and
development of various mining prop
critics until he was called upon by Mr..
A. F. Hood. the present county treas
urer. to assume the position he now
holds as deputy treasurer.
During Mr.. Parshalrs term as dep
uty treasurer he has put the books
and records of the office In better
shape than they were ever in before
and has gained the esteem and good
will of every person who has had
any business to transact with that Of
flee. He is courteous. obliging and
competent. qualities essential in a
public officer.
While Mr.. Parshall is Republican,
he has never thought 1t incumbent on
him to show Partially against men
and women of different political
creed for that reason, and when he is
elected, as he almost surely will be
II the qualities he possesses are given
due weight. he will conduct the af-
fairs of the responsible office to
which he aspires with the efficiency
and thoroughness which have charac-
terized his conduct of the office as
deputy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29
REPUBLICAN
CANDIDATES
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
w, M, Peterson.

w. NJ. Peterson was born at Lake
City, Mimi, and lived there until he
was ten years old, when his parents
took him to Kingston, Ontario, Can
ada. where he prepared for college
From Kingston the family moved to
South Dakota and Mr. Peterson
worked on his fathers farm in that
state for five years from 1881 until
1886. After that he taught school and
pushed himself through college by
dint of alternate periods of teaching
and study; and after graduation.
teaching having become n habit, that
noble occupation was continued for
several years. In 1896 Mr.. Peterson
entered the Indian service and he was
last stationed, as superintendent, at
the Fort Lewis Indian school in this
county. This position he resigned in
April, 1906, and since then he has
devoted himself to the development
OF ranch on the Fort Lewis mesa.
Mr.. Peterson is a man of upright
character and considerable attain
ments in education and practical bust
ness affairs. He will surely give the
county the benefit of ripe judgment
and answering integrity as county
commissioner, II elected, and the Her
aid bespeaks for him the support of
the voters who desire these things
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29
FOR ASSESSOR. A
Theodore e. Peterson.

Theodore Il. Peterson was born in
the kingdom of Sweden. He came to
the United States In the year 1852
with his parents, who first stopped in
New York City. Subsequently he re-
moved with them to the state of Min
nesota, where he resided until 1871,
when he went to Kansas. From Kan
sas Mr.. Peterson came to Durango.
arriving here on the sixth day of
April, 1881. and he has since that time
lived here continuously.
Mr.. Peterson is carpenter and
builder by occupation and has fol
lowed that business since his arrival
here. He is a public-spirited citizen.
well qualified by education and apti-
tude for the offive of assessor and will
give a clean. efficient and equitable
administration of the office II he Is
elected. His integrity is unques
toned
1t may interest some Roosevelt Re
publicans and Democrats to know
that Mr.. Peterson is the father of a
family of fourteen children now liv-
ing.
He was once coroner Of La Plata
county and has been a member of
the school board In the Animas City
district, but at present nolds no prb-
lie office.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29
FOR SHERIFF..
George W. Thompson.


George w. Thompson was born in
Harrison county. Missouri. In 1874
his family moved to what was then
known as No Mans Land, now a part
of Oklahoma, where the family set
gagged in the cattle business.
Mr.. Thompson's life until he came
to La Plata county with bunch of
COWS and horses in 1880. was that of
every cattleman, and, having come
here with that intention, he resumed
the rearing Of cattle as a business
soon after his arrival at Animas City
with the horses. and has been in the
same occupation ever since.
Last spring, when Mr.. Thompson's
brother William j. Thompson, then
sheriff, was killed, the county com
missioners, feeling 1t incumbent on
them to carry out the policy inang-
urated by the dead sheriff, in regard
to the closing of saloons at midnight
and on Sundays and the suppression
of gambling. appointed him sheriff,
which office he has filled with credit
to himself and the county.
Mr.. Thompson pledges himself to
the maintenance of law and order in
this county, which means. by his own
declaration. the suppression of gamb.
ling and the midnight and Sunday
closing Of saloons, without fear or
favor to any man or set of men.
The Herald believes that the peo
pie of this county desires the enforce
ment of the laws as they appear on
the statute books; and since this is its
belief, it also believes that the peo
pie will vote to put a man in the
office of sheriff of this county who
will do that thing. That man is
George w. Thompson.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

the record for production. having
grown thirty-nine tons to the acre %
ten acres.
Mot more than six years aso land
In the Arkansas valley could be
bought at $25 an acre and was no in
demand at that price," said Mr.. Nit
chell. now. however. since the rais.
ing of sugar beets has begun, tho
price of land Is 5000 an acre, and the
demand is constant The population
of the valley has trebled In six years
and all is prosperity"
AT Las Animas 10000 sheep are
fed and fattened on beet pulp every
year and many cattle are also fed.
About s36 an acre Is Mr. MftcheiIs
estimate of the cost OF cultivat;ne and
delivering an acre OF beets, and they
sell at IS ton. fifteen tons being an
average production.
"A factory Is assured as soon an a
sufficient acreage of beets to supply
1t Is assured" was Mr.. Mitchell's re-
mark. THE thing to do is to organ
lze a Beet Growers association and
get the guarantee of enough acreage
in beets to supply a factory and the
factory viii come"
There is no estimating the benefit
the establishment OF beet sugar fac
tory in Durango would bring to the
country. but the experience OF the
Arkansas valley can be taken as 4
fair indication OF what would ensuc.
Not one factory. but at least three or
four would be the result Of the estab-
lishment of the first one Maneos,
Aztec, and Bayfield, would each have
one In very short time after.
Mr.. Armstrong Is going to try to
have Farmers Institute while Mr..
Mitchell Is here and get the subject
thoroughly discussed and interest
aroused.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29
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Ia PLATA MINES.
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From the La Plata Miner
The Empire tunnel is still going
ahead at a good rate.
The late storm will about end pros
pecting. and outside work at high al.
titudes.
Sam May is doing the annual work
on his promising prospects in Dead
wood gulch.
It is reported that the force at the
May Day mine will be largely in
creased next week.
Carter & Bacon have completed an
assessment at the head of Boren gulch
for Conroy Il Lonergan.
Henry Lilly has gold one of his
claims in Deadwood giilcb and Is do
ing the annual work on others.
w. II. Lamb is still developing his
property in Deadwood gulch and is
confident that he will have mine In
the near future.
Phelps & VanBndert have put in q
large amounts of supplies and will dc
several months work on their prop
erty at the bend OF the river.
The Tomahawk and Little Kate
tunnels are going ahead at the rate
Of from four to five feet per day ant
this company has put in supplies tc
last until next June.
Only one shift Is working on the
Boren Gulch company's tunnel at tn,
present time but the force will be In
creased at once and there is a posi-
bility of work being prosecuted dur
| ing the winter.
The Valley View Mining compan,
is shipping carload Of ore this weel
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

population are busily engaged in their
daily pursuits; aside from these, a
representative OF the beet sugar fac
tories is here looking over the terri
tory with a view of starting beet
sugar factory and inducing the farm
ers to extend their operations and en-
gage in the sugar beet industry. It
would seem, from these facts, that
none OF our good things have yet
been destroyed by the hot air" OF
Messrs. Reese and Coston or the
declarations of the La Plata county
Democratic platform.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

The old adage when thieves fall
out honest men get their due Is re-
called by the fight now waging be-
tween the Patterson papers and the
Senver Post. When their interests
have been best subserved by either
fighting or supporting the corporation
they have been best subserved by
either fighting or supporting the cor
they have stood abreast. 1t will
be remembered that their united
fight against Robert Speer SO popu-
larized him that he was elected mayor
of Denver. without their opposition
Mr.. Speer could not have hoped to be
elected a ward committeeman. The
Post Is now digging up Mr.. Patter-
sons connection with the Northern
Coal company trust and making II
very uncomfortable for the willy SEN
ator whose campaign papers have af-
fected to oppose "the oppression OF
corporations" who are forninst Pat
terson bossism. In Denver and the
nearby towns 1t is needless for the
Post or any other paper to inform the
people that Mr.. Patterson's pretenses
for reform are prompted solely by n
desire for personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
There are remote quarters of the
state, however. where little mis-
sionary work may be needed. The
San Juan is becoming wise and Is
learning to measure Mr.. Patterson in
his own half bushel.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29
FOR CORONER.
Or. Herbert C. LIE Furqey.


Herbert c. Lefurgey was born at
Summerside. Prince Edwards Island,
Canada. He came to the United
States in 1894 and took up his resi-
dence at Detroit, Mich, where he
graduated from the High school, sub
sequently going to Charlottetown col
lege, Prince Edwards Island, Return
ing to Detroit he entered the Detroit
College Of Medicine. graduating from
that institution in 1901. During his
last year at the medical college he
spent year in st. Joseph's hospital
and after graduation he was an in
terne in st. Mary's hospital, both of
Detroit.
DR.. lie Furgey came to Durango in
1909 and has been in the regular prac-
tice OF medicine since then, enjoying
lucrative business and possessing
the confidence of his patients.
A physician should be coroner and
the conorer should be a physician. so
DR.. lie Furgey will doubtless receive
the votes of all who desire an efficient
officer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

Neither the town of Durango or the
countyof La Plata is necessarily IL
the stage or period OF experiment In
so-far- as relates to the better meth
DDS of government, either regarding
matters OF economy or those of good
public policy. The county is about
thirty years old and has passed
through the experimental stages.
Many of the lessons have been pain
fully expensive. but there is nothing
now to garner or gain from the de-
tail of recapitulation or "Reminiscences;
a reflective glance is enough. What
the people want today are the better
public policies and the best govern
ment possible at reasonable cost, at
that aggregate expense which will pay
Its public servants fairly and meet the
bills for all services rendered In 2
competitive market. The days OF
gouglng the public funds are pretty
well over and the standard OF good
public service is quite well estab.
lished. The paramount issue in the
present campaign Is involved in the
question as to whether a majority OF
the people will vote to reopen gamb
ing and allow the saloons to keer
openly twenty-four hours a day, In
Guiding Sunday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29
Business men estimate that collec

Business men estimate that collec-
tions in Durango since the suppress
sion OF gambling and the closing of
saloons midnight and Sunday, are 30
per cent better than before. Many OF
the employers of labor find that their
employees have been more prosperous
and better able to meet their obliga-
tions and to wear better clothes than
before. Children, who before had
worn scant raiment, going without
shoes long after cold weather had be-
gun, have born evidence that the new
conditions had provided better for
them. On every hand are evidences
that the enforcement of the law in
La Plata county has conducted to the
welfare and happiness of many homes
as well as to the establishment OF bet
ter conditions under which to transact
business and conduct industries.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

1.-The Smelter Versus the People"
is a Democratic boomerang that VIII
win nothing in city or county. Every
man, woman and child in La Plata
county realizes the value of the
smelter to every business, industry
and interest in the country. The peo-
pie are not ready to listen to pipe
dreams" just now; they are trying to
protect their interests and make this
country that will invite the invest
ment of capital.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

For twenty-five years the liquor
eraffic and gambling have combined
to form the balance of political power
that dominated elections, but the Re-
publican party has given the people
an opportunity this fall to shake off
the yoke. If they do not do it they
will have only themselves to blame
when they are confronted again with
a demand for an open town. For
those who oppose the wide-open town
it is the first opportunity and should
the Republican ticket fail of success
it will probably be the last opportun-
ity
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

Has it ever occurred to Mr.. Patter-
sons News and Times that Alva
Adams, Charlie Thomas and James b.
Orman all have failed to discover the
need of a new or revised primary
law when acting governor of Colo
RADIO, with Legislature to back them
in securing such legislation?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

Some Democratic candidate for
sheriff Is reported TO have said he
would enforce the gambling and ga
loon laws II elected. provided ma
jority Of the people wanted him to.
and this Is vastly more than the Dem
ocratic platform written afterwards.
promises to do. But the people are
not going to take chances, and will
vote for George Thompson. the Repub-
lican candidate for sheriff. They
know they can rely on his earnest
effort to enforce the laws and that he
will do this.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
W. W. ParshaIl.

w. w. Parshall was born in the
state of Pennsylvania and lived there
until he came to Colorado in the year
1880. He engaged in the mining busi-
ness when he struck the then booming
camp OF Rico and has continued his in
terest in that pursuit ever since that
time.
Mr.. Parshall came to La Plata
county seven years ago and has been
a resident OF this county since then,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

When William ]. Bryan came to
Colorado a few days ago to deliver
one of his famous speeches in behalf
of the state Democracy he discovered
Situation from which he quietly
turned away. This was tough on Mr..
Bryan, but worse for Colorado. The
local Democratic organization cannot
well point with pride"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

Never has there been an election in
La Plata county in which the home,
the fireside or family circle has been
so vitally interested as in the present
one. The issue is one which must
concern every citizen who respects
law and good order, one which must
appeal to every loyal citizen. Shall
durango and other towns in La Plata
county be wide open for gambling and
all-day and allnight saloons?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

Some OF the advocates OF the Dem
ocratic ticket who have been very
meek about the gambling subject for
nearly year have recently developed
a very peculiar interest. They are
telling Thompson supporters that
there is now more gambling under
cover than there ever was when gamb-
ling was conducted openly. and at the
same time, almost in the same breath,
they are telling those who favor hav-
ing gambling to vote for the Demo
cratic candidates. that they will be
liberal. and will at least. not disturb
anything they don't see. But this IL
in keeping with the average Demo
cratic manner OF campaign.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

Those who know T. E. Peterson
need no further assurance than they
have that he will be fair in adjust
ment of the tax valuations of real and
personal properties and that he will
be as fair TO the individual as he Will
be loyal to a public service.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

George w. Thompson, candidate foT
sheriff on the Republican ticket. real
ICES and says that he will not get a
single vote from anyone who is in
favor of making Durango wide-open
town. He says he relies on the peo-
Pile who have vested interests In
homes, industries and business to
elect him, and says he feels that the
encouragement he has met assures
his success in the present contest.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

1t is not with good grace that peo-
pie who fail or refuse TO assist pub
lie officer in the performance of his
duty. criticise him for failure.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29
BIG REAL EsrArE pgAL

William NJ. Peterson. Republican
nominee for county commissioner. has
bargaincd forthe Hans Aspaas ranch
on the La Plata. Consideration q ~
ported In the neighborhood OF eSAQ4
This In addition to Mr., Petefnoa1s
other realty holdings. makes Nh =
pretty responsible property ewstes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

Mrs. William Roessler Is In the city
from Mancos. having come over to he
near her friend, Mrs. j. d. Soens. who
is extremely Ill.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

Mr. and Mrs. p. ]. O'Donnell re-
turned to their home at Dolores this
morning after having spent several
weeks in Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

From what may be gathered from
travelling men who have been over
Colorado recently. it may be inferred
that the people will try on November
to save themselves from the re
formers"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

La Plata county never had a more
efficient treasurer than w. w. Par
shall nor a more capable clerk than
Joe Airy. A vote for either is a rec
ognition of an honest, loyal and eff
cient public service.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

Coe Franklin and C. f. Herr went
down to Pennington this morning on
business. They took along their guns
and If there is any chance for some
shooting they will take advantage OF
II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29
From Fridays Daily.

BIZ Shafer is expected to arrive in
Durango from Salt Lake City. Bill has
been in the Goldfield district OF Ne
vada.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

Sheriff William Palmquist passed
through to Silverton last evening on
his return from Buena Vista, where
he took n prisoner few days ago
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

Boyle & Higgins are doing consider
able development on the property in
Deadwood gulch recently bonded by
them and have some fine ore in sight.
1ney are working a short distance
from Mr.. Lambs workings and are
evidently on the same ore shoot.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

Mrs. John O'Connell left this morn
ing for the state of Washington to join
her husband. John will meet her and
the children at Ogden. A number of
friends were at the depot to bid her
goodbye.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

, A small force is employed on the
new foundations for the batteries at
the Bonnie Girl mill and they will be
put into running order by the time
that milling operations can he com
menced next spring.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

Johns actions say: Don't ask me
to stand up any more. am too lame
In the legs. ! see have a record.
Read my protest. that Is what made
It for; but don't read my record, be-
cause | didn't make 1t for that pnr-
pose. If you do read my record Judge
me with mercy. and believe that I
didn't know any better. still believe
that am n natural born office-holder,
and want to DE elected with all my
faults"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29
From saturday,s Daily

L, c. La Coste, Mai. G. B. Heale.
Charles E. Hooper and II. J. Barry
were with the Prosperity Special"
Major Heale was with the Cook drum
corps when II was here a while back.
Charles Hooper Is S. X. Hooper's son
and Messrs. Barry and La Coste are
newspaper men. The special left
early this morning for Creede and San
Luis valley points.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

The annual fair and bazaar OF tho
Presbyterian Ladies' Aid society Is
sure coming. Final arrangements
were completed yesterday afternoon
for November 2 and Q. The simple
announcement that chicken dinner
is to be served the first day at the
Windsor hotel will make some peo-
pies mouths begin to water.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

Thonas c. Graden is already
standing up" and has been ever since
this county was organized, during
which time he has been one of Its
most honored citizens.
John p. Coston didn't get up this
morning. hut he left word the night
before that If he was unable to stand
on his feet that the same old effort
OF the morning before should be re-
published. and it was accordingly
done.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

There are many laboring men and
farmers in this county who pay their
taxes on valuations not fixed by them.
selves. with reasonable promptness.
and are not drawing $4,000 every year
from the public. in addition to their
other revenues either.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

Mr.. J. D. Mitchell Of Las Aninas is
In Durango investigating the sugar
beet possibilities OF this section. Mr..
Mitchell was the first man In Colo.
rado TO raise sugar beets and hold
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

Walter S. McGregor of the Bullion
Mountain Mining company. who has
been attending TO affairs of the COM
pany. left this morning for New York.
The mine in the Needles is shut down.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

]. NJ. King. Socialist candidate for
the supreme bench. arrived last even
ing, etc.-Democrat Charley Stilwell
thinks Mr.. King is travelling for a
butchers supply house and didn't
know he had any political aspirations.
However, these be queer times ana
Charley may be mistaken.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

from the Idaho and expect 1t to run
much better than the last shipment.
which paid more than the expense of
sinking the shaft.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

The High school boys are endeav-
oring TO make money to equip gym
nasium. The farce comedy "All That
Glitters Is Not Gold" will be given
at Red Mems hall, Monday evening
October 20. forthis purpose. Help the
boys.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

before Judge Pike this afternoon and
questioned. He Is not bad boy but
needs more attention than he is able
to command at home. SO the Judge is
going to try to find him another place
at which to stay. In the meantime
Danny was sent home and admon-
ished to go to school regularly and
keep away from undesirable compan-
ions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

This has been a beautiful day af-
ter the storm. the sun is shining
brightly, the smelter Is still In oper-
alton, the merchants are still doing
up goods, the farmers are still mar
keting their products and all Of our
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

The people themselves have in their
own hands the shaping of the des-
tiny OF a town or county and have
full power to shape the conduct of
their own government; they can make
II good or bad. or Indifferent. and
when issues are presented to them
they are free to select, enjoying In the
ballot full power TO make their gov
ernment what they will. But It Is GER
tain that when the people shift the
responsibility of citizenship there viii
always be somebody to shape their
government to serve the interests of
a few.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-10-29

A pleasant entertainment will be
given tomorrow evening at the North
Side Methodist church. consisting OF
hymns. anthems, duets, solos and .
short address by Judge Houx. com
mencing at 7;45. We will be pleasee
to see you. No charge.