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Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

company. left for Denver this morn
ing from whence he Is not sure where
he may go. He is. however. sun
employed by DIR. Bell and will be sent
where there may be favorable open
ing for his abilities as an electrical
engineer, which are of no mean or
der. Mr.. Peters made many friends
In Durango. who will cary him In
memory for a long time. Mrs Pet
ers will not leave Durango until
later date.
Henry Scouten has just returned
from the Starlight, his mining prop
erty on Silver mountain, between
Ophir and Telluride. Mr.. Scouten
says that the Starlight was once the
property of A. j. Clark, who opened
it lip in 81 and shipped from it one
summer, finally closing down. The
vein Ia well defined silver-lead bear
ing and the pay streak is about eigh-
teen inches in width. the lead being
three feet wide. Mr.. Scouton went
below the old Clark workings and has
run tunnel OF $50 feet. The vein
was cut at depth of 142 feet and los
feet of drifting has been done. Val
ues run about 800 and there is from
40 to 20 per cent of lead. making it a
good smelling proposition. Mr.. Scou
| ton is going back shortly and will
| lengthen the tunnel $50 feet. The
drift and tunnel from where the weir
was struck are all in ore. The old
| workings are also to be cleaned out
retimbered and put in working order
The new tunnel is at depth OF 15t
feet below the old level and will BIZ
extended while good air can be had
Stopping and shipping will be begun
In the spring.
No doubt can be entertained as II
the versatility of Vice President Fair
banks His speeches this year have
covered the whole gamut OF public
issues.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Congressman Hogg is not sulking
as some OF the Democrats hoped. He
is stumping the state with Hon. War
len A. Haggott and will no doubt visit
Durango. Mr. Hogg carried La PLAZA \
county two years ago and Mr.. Hagt
Gott will do likewise. =
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Let Democracy succeed and Tom
Patterson will be returned to the sen.
ate. Time and time again he has de.
c.ared he is not a candidate. This
may be true, but he will not turn
down proffer from his party. He
Will grab 1t like chicken goes after
a grasshopper.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Down In Philadelphia politician
has refused to accept . nomination
because 1t was secured through brib.
cry. 1t is unfortunate that so good
= man Is compelled to withhold him
self from the public service: but his
withdrawal has given Decency a
strong inducement to permanently es.
tablish herself in Philadelphia
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

There is not the slightest doubt of
c. A. Pike receiving 500 majority in
La Plata county. Now let Archuleta,
Dolores. Montezuma and San Juan
get In the band wagon.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

I'm spite of ourselves says Ad-
miral Dewey, 1--WE have become a
world power and have to do world
powers work" If the admiral's
promptitude is the rule. no time will
be lost in meeting the requirements
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Patterson's house of paper boxes
will go tumbling one of these days.
He has not a solid brick in the com
bination. The voters are getting from
under as fast as possible It's the
only sensible thing to do.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

The great law and order constitu-
ency of this judicial district will vote
as unit for the Republican nominee
for district judge and the La Plata
county local ticket If wisdom is exer-
cised in its selection.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

A New York man has gone insane
over the political situation in that
state. The bosses will offer this as
proof that ordinary citizens have no
business to try to master the intrica.
cies of politics.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Wonder If 1t is really so that La
Plata county Democrats have con-
Guided not to put up local ticket
this fall? Begins to look that way.
Probably they think the judicial
ticket is all that is required in the
way of local politics.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

The Republicans have no cause to
scratch their state or congressional
ticket And there are thousands of
Democrats throughout the state who
viii have nothing to do with the Lind
'ey-Adams-Patterson outfit
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Dave Day informs Lindsey that he
Is going to stick. Election is q trifle
over four weeks hence and there ia
No telling how many jumps the morn
ing paper may make before that time
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

The corporations are not making
any fight against Alva. Alva occu.
pied the gubernatorial chair for
four years and no corporation inter-
est suffered 1t bis hands.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Betting Is lively in New York Oh
the gubernatorial result. Odds are
two to one in favor of Hughes. Hearst
rushed $4,000 to Wall street in hopes
of stemming the tide, but it did not
last an hour.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

With three distinct sets of Demo
c.ata In Denver-Patterson Lindsey
and Speer, there should be plenty OF
amusement during the next five
weeks.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Burglars who travel in automobiles
are now operating in the suburbs OF
New York. 1t is strange that the pc.
lice don't arrest them for exceeding
the speed limit.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Begins to look as though the Demo
Gratis do not intend holding county
convention. And come to think Of it,
tits rather foolish to call an unneces-
sary convention to nominate figure
heads.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

The Atlanta Constitution demands
the disarming of negroes. What is
the matter OF disarming the whites
a. the same time.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Howard Gould's ssrer.ln-law has
become the wife of ChInaman. A
hrother-in-law OF Towards is Count
Boni de Castellane. Howard might
almost be justified in feeling pessI-
taistic on the brother-in.law question.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

The Herald will wager that the
Democratic Fourteenth precinct re-
turns good majority for c. A. Pike
for district Judge.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Let La Plata county Republicans
select strong men for local POSITIONS
and place them in charge OF a nom
factional chairman who will lead
them to victory.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Our old friend. Lyman Henry. for.
merly of Ouray, is one of the Repub-
lican nominees for Judge In the Phi
eblo district. Here is success. Ly-
man.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

The Herald has no desire to mix in
the Republican primaries. An open
field for the respective candidates
and may the best runners and vote
getters win.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

The New York Herald is another
publication that cannot stand the
yellow Kid"-W. r. Hearst-for
governor.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Dave Day informed suffering pub.
lie he was out for good on the first
Of October. Judging from daily
souibs he is still doing business at
the old stand.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Durango should be grateful for the
weather conditions. Comparison with
other sections is all that is neces-
sary.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Talking about bosses, If Tom Pat.
terson is not IT we would like to
find one. Evans is not in it with
him. And let the Democratic ticket
win this year. Mr.. Patterson will be
ii in everything. Will the voters
stand for this? We think not.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

The Republican party canpot afford
to take any backward steps in law
and order. 1t is the foundation upon
which to build.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

The Post is not displaying quite SO
much red ink in Lindsey headlines.
Put the fight against Adams contin-
ues Just the same.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Warren A. Haggott stands for the
p, election of Colorado industries.
What does Doc Rowan stand for that
will benefit Colorado?
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Denver is good for 10000 majority
for the Republican ticket the 9Th OF
November. Lindsey will run ahead
OF Adams In the capital city.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

This is not going to be any yellow
kid" year in politics. Hearst and Pat
terson will find this out the morning
after election.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Adams will wonder what struck
him the morning after the votes are
counted. We really feel sorry for
Alva.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Judge Pike Is preparing to get
around the district and let the peo-
pie take look at the next district
Judge.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Denver News is endeavoring to
keep up stiff lip by liberal display
of red ink and Misrepresentation.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

The Democrats will meet ON Mon
day. the 18th and go through the
formality OF naming a ticket TO be
slaughtered November 9Th.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Tom Patterson is having hard
time keeping his machine oiled. Alva
carries the can but the oil refuses to
run.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

II the Democratic ticket wins in
Colorado no need of calling conyen-
tons hereafter. Just turn everything
over to Patterson.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Parshall Is the one man who ap-
pears to have no troubles. No oppo-
sition for nomination and there will
bs mighty little at the polls.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Deceucy in legislation and interests
o. the state generally demand the
election of w. 2. Kinney. state sen
stor.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Election less than five weeks hence
and not Democratic aspirant for Of
flee on the local ticket Must be
dead leary.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Joe Cans says he Is willing TO nay
$4,000 any time for a second fight
with Battling Nelson.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Now get busy, ye candidates. Re-
publican primaries will be held Tues
day next.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

The Patterson twins declare there
can be no pulling down of Adams.
Boss Paterson has so decreed and he
1t 1T.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

George w. Cook, that old veteran,
will walk away with the persimmons.
He will be an able representative to
replace Franklin L. Brooks.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Let Colorado people back up Presi-
cent Roosevelt by sending men to
congress who will work with him
Vote for Haggott.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

At last Frank Adams is out of the
fire and police board in Denver. He
is not going to herd the tough ele-
ment for Brother Alva this year.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Judge Lindsey lost thousands OF
votes when he betrayed the Denver
Post, notwithstanding its yellowness.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08
Only three sets of Democrats in
Dsnver. All owing to bossism.

When Bryan comes to Colorado and
lsaSns the true situation he may buck
tts traces.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

The Denver News refers to Lindsey
as a colt-prancing about without any
object in view.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

If you do not intend to support the
county ticket do not go to the conven
ton and ask for office.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

There will be three weeks cam
paign in La Plata county. VIII be
lively while 1t lasts.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

The Herald has no doubt where
Archuleta county will stand this fall.
II will be true blue Republican.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Thomas c. Plat is reaDing the
whirlwind. The old man should be
ashamed OF himself.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Taft seems to be umpiring the
game at Havana very satisfactorily.
The right man in the right place.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

From every section Of this judicial
district comes the encouraging news
that Pike Is going to be elected.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

The patent medicine sheet hopes to
be located within a day or two. Its
designation will be on the road TO
the row"
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

The Denver Posts Lindsey boom Is
waning. Lindsey jumped his friends
too early in the game.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Wonder II Patterson will be able
TO force Lindsey from the field. He
Ia endeavoring to do 80.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Denver will not be corrupted for
the Democratic ticket this year.
Frank Adams has been fired.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Alva has appealed to Bryan for aid.
The Pueblo statesman realizes he Is
Up against the real thing.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

La Plata county should line up in
the Republican ranks.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Following are the monthly bills al
lowed at the meeting OF the city coun-
ell Tuesday night:
c. e. Mcconnell, salary. mayors SOU
Herman Berndt, salary. alder
man ...... 5000
n N LOGAN alderman 5000
F. s. Balster, alderman. 6o.oo
Is II ptvers alderman 5000
Herman Hanno, alderman. 6o.oo
George e. West, alderman. oo.oo
John Casey. alderman. ann. 6o.oo
william DobbIns alderman. =. 5000
William Dobbins, street fund. 4.oo
william Dobbins. water fund. 80
william Dobbins, bridge fund. Az
D. F. Houx. police magistrate 2o.oo
W. A. Reese, city attorney. 25.oo
c. l.. Russell, city clerk. ..... s5.oo
w. H. La Count, city treasurer. zO.oo
DR.. l.. C. Hurd, health officer. 37.oo
w. H. Wigglesworth, city eng. lo.oo
w. H. Wigglesworth, superin-
,ardert bridge ..... 10000
w II w,ck,ine marshal. ..... $500
n r stanseI notice . 1900
Dave Smith. police .....,..... lo.oo
n w n,hhs no,;ce 1900
J. c. Rollings. pound rent. o.oo
Ont West pte. Co.. supplies. $50
Mrs Spires. care city hall 200
A. Hahn. care town clock. go. 1880
Colo. Tel. CO., telephones. $50. 1890
f. r. Graham. labor city hall. 1.5C
Lena Newman. librarian. $40. 5000
T. O. R. Al. No. AZ. rent library. 50.0t
Edith Rawlins assist librarian BOO
Mrs. T. L. Judkins. library. i.5t
Joe Andrews, sexton. ...... 1906
Ball Foundry. acct. water wks. 81
L. E. Place. care pipe line. .. $500
L. J. Starr care reservoir. 17.5t
I. H. Ballard, labor. ........ 42.5t
e. p. Schalles. water Supt. -. 1000
f. f. Schalles, stamps. ....... lot
Adolf Preuss, care parks. .... 45.0t
n. w. Solomon. expressage. 5.1I
r. L. Dale, labor. gu
James Rutledge, labor ........ 20.6.
Emilio Ozzello labor. ...... 11.2!
Standard 1t. Co., lights ...... 345.0'
Bert Conway, extra fireman. g. All
Gamewell F. A. Tel. Co., sup
plies for fire department. -. 1876
c. o. ID. Laundry. laundry for
fire department .......... Al
San Juan Transfer Co. SIS
| D. b. Howe, extra fireman. go. $50
6. G.. Wall. chemicals for fire
department .... sos
n. w. Hammond, blacksmithing 40
| Henry Dietrich. chief fire dept. 900
Henry Dietrich. freight. ..... A
w T. Croke. fireman. 75.O
s. f. Etheridge. fireman. ..,.. 7o.U
John Conway. stock herder. .. 400
Martin Miller, labor. 6s.3
Vincent Pestacho. labor. ...... 27.5
| Jackson Hardw. Co. hardware. 1919
Charles Howard. labor. n.6
Anton Reyice. labor. ....... 14.o
| Peter Grande. labor. 1910
los. Peccone. labor. 44.O
| ANDY Monteith. labor. $50
| George caminta labor .. 41.o
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Yellow kid bossism Is going to re
ceive severe rebuke in both New
York and Colorado this year.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Republicans throughout the state
see q glorious victory ahead.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

o.
Harry Schiller left for Denver this
He came to Durango on
business. but put In some very pleas
ant time with old friends, neverthe-
css.
Amended articles Of incorporation
Of the Florida Canal company were
filed today In the county clerks Of
fee reducing the capital stock to $40
900.
Frank Staplin, the Farming news
paper man, returned last evening
from Las Vegas and went down to
the town Of the big red apple this
Misses Annie. Bessie. Eva, Ellen
and Stella Joyce, nieces OF George
and Dave Logan. who have been Wis
iting with their uncles, aunts and
cousins in Durango. left for their
home in Antonio this morning.
A sidewalk is being built on
Twelfth street, between Main avenue
ard Second avenue, on the north side
OF the street. There has never been
sidewalk along that side of the
streat since fha fire Of 80
]. G. Kite, the NJ. & o. cigar man,
vas robbed of all the money he had
with him on the sleeper leaving Den
yer Tuesday night. He arrived in
Durango las night and was touching
up Charley Stilwell this morning.
o.
Mrs. George w. Thompson and her
daughter Lula left for Denver this
morning where Miss Lula will enter
business college for full course
Including stenography. Mrs. Thomp-
son will return in week.
lockwood, who was taken suddenly
III at the Southern hotel few days
ago, went home last night, still weak,
ut able to travel Mrs. Welsh, who
came down to be with him. accom-
panied him home.
Burma McGue, the rising young cat
tleman, is In from the Blue mountains
to spend n few days with his folks.
He will go out In a few days either
10 Denver or Colorado Springs to at
tend school. He is thinking of at
tending Sacred Heart college or Colo
RADIO college.
o. d. Pyle arrived in Durango last
night. having been present at the
meeting of the Democratic state cen
trail committee called to decide the
contest between Kennedy of Ouray
and Ballou of San Juan as to which
should run on the Democratic ticket
for senator from the district embrac-
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Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

A new candidate for sheriff has
entered the field-R. T. Pearson.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08
MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEET
ING OF THE BOARD OF DiREC-
TORS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.
9, LA PLATA COUNTY, COLO
RADIO. HELD OCTOBER 1. 1906,

IOno Ut oSHOoI LILO nv w.
9, LA PLATA COUNTY, COLO
RADIO, HELD OCTOBER 4, 1906.
The board met, pursuant to ad-
jourpment. at s o'clock p. m. in the
High school building.
Present-John w. Wingate, ]. c.
Sanford, F. S. Balster and w. C.
Liesenberg. secretary.
Absent-O. p. Frary and F. r. Lake.
The meeting was called to order by
the president. The minutes of the
last special and regular meetings
were read and approved.
The buildings and grounds COM
riittee reported that they had en-
gagged Mr.. Joseph Andrews to cut
down and burn weeds on the school
grounds. and that the work had been
done.
The president reported that, owing
t. the fact that the deed for the bal
ance of block SO had not been re-
ceived at the time of the last council
meeting, that he had not seen the city
council with reference to the aband-
onment of the alley through said
| block. and asked for further time,
Which request WAS Oh N'o'oA u'''
| seconded and carried. granted.
| The following bills were read, and,
on motion duly seconded and carried,
the same were allowed and warrants
1
ordered ara"h III pas'nen
Superihoehuehi' .ea'ne'' anu
Janitors SALARIES ioi 'ep
TEMPER $3.50 FN''''''''
w. u hiesehoers' SANITY Aug
ust II 10 oepeeni'ei ii'''' 1870
d NJ b'ees q 20" suppi'eS 'A'''
jackson HARDWARE q ilhpie-
meht CO., lire e&tinsuishei' ''''
mos smith, carpenter "'iA
ana hateriai ..''.''''''' '.oo
Wood MORGAN coai' 800 N'''
durango i'ahu q ooai oo'
fols : 10 ~ DOCK 80 'oo''
standard l-isht' POWER WA
Ter CO., september iights.. 81"
COLORADO leiephone Co.. phone
rent 10 november l'..'''' I"'''
u " huus' county cierh' re-
corning oeea ''''''''.'''' Luz
stupDs q 1akway' supplies S''o'
Joseph Andrews ior cutting
weeds ETC. ''.''''....'.'.'' 1''''
superintendent smiley submitted
Els report 1or the month OF sepeem'
Ter ahd' on motioh' the same was
approved anu oruereu placed OH rec
ora. -
communications were read from
George u frahhlh' uoia Prince
Mines company stupDs q 'ayway
"no WOOD q Morgan submitting oids
on coal 10 De lurnished the districe
curing the present term' all OF inc
oids oe'hs on a oasis Oh @S'zo per Ton
'or lump coai IN CARLOAD iots' oh
'ne contract lor coal was awarded TO
} WOOD d Morgan at their bid.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

David F. Day declares his intention
oil running for representative.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Inside OF ten days the winning
county ticket will be in the field.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08
MONTHLY BILLS ALLOWED
BY CITY COUNCIL

Following are the monthly bills al
lowed at the meeting of the city coun-
ell Tuesday night:
r q McCnnnell salary mayOr 5000
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08
A NEW CANDIDATE Foa SHERIFF

Editor Herald:
desire to announce my candidacy
for sheriff on the Republican ticket.
was born and raised a Republican
ard l am a Republican from the
crown of my head to the sole of my
feet l have been resident Of La
Plata county for twenty-six years
Ny father fought and died In the late
war in the Forty-ninth Illinois cav
airy. am for law and order and II
nominated this will be my platform.
r. T. PEARSON.
The above is self-explanatory. Mr..
Pearson II locomotive engineer ON
the Denver 4 Rio Grande road ma
stands well with his associates and
should he come in for recognition
would bring to his support large
vots. This makes six candidates in |
he field. n there are others who
lssire to enter the list the Herald
III b pleased to make the fact
aewn.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Amended articles Of incorporation
of the Florida Canal company were
filed today in the county clerks OF
fee reducing the capital stock to $40,
900.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Harry Schiller left for Denver this
morning. He came to Durango on
business. but put In some very pleas
ant time with old friends, neverthe-
less.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-10-08

Frank staplin. the Farming news
paper man, returned last evening
from Las Vegas and went down to
the town of the big red apple this
morning.