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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

Dr. Barnes notified the council that
he had about 10000 young brook trout
which the city could have II 1t would
take them and place them In the
streams. Alderman Folsom moved
that the water superintendent be au-
thorized to employ some one at an
expense not to exceed $40 to place
the trout at the head waters OF the
city's water supply. Carried.
Chairman Mcclellan OF the claims
committee made a kick against the
charges OF the telephone company
charging IS n month for phones. He
thought the city should be given Its
phones free OF charge; that the tele-
phone company had been granted
many privileges for which 1t paid
nothing and he wanted reciprocity
from the company. On motion the
clerk was instructed to write to head
| quarters in Denver making known the
| councils wish. The city engineer had
been asked to make survey and pro-
file and estimate OF grading Fifth
street between First and Second. The
cost would be between $500 and
50. 900. He moved that the committee
he authorized to call for bids for the
grading according to the plans and
specifications of the city engineer.
Alderman Casey opposed the motion
He said that already $1,000 of the IS,
900 appropriation had been expended
and with this additional expenditure
there would only be enough left to
nay the salary of the street supervisor
On roll call the vote stood to A.
The mayor declared the motion lost.
Alderman Casey moved that the
streets and alleys committee be au
thorized to advertise for bids for fur
nishIng tagging, not less than foui
inches thick, three feet six inches and
FIVE feet long, the latter for First
street crossings and the other for bacl
streets. Carried.
Mr.. Casey brought up the question
of sidewalks on the North Durango
HILL and moved that the council con
denim lots to 8, block 4, and lot ]
block 1, and that the street super
visor notify the owners that they mus
| put uOWn @lueWhihb Withih eWVn'-
days. Carried.
Geo. w. Melville asked for an ad
vance payment OF $225 on his contrac
for furnishing supplies to the waite
department. AS the supplies hav
been nearly all delivered. the reques
was granted and the warrant ordere'
drawn for the amount
The usual bills were read and o.
lowed.
Proof of publication OF ordinanc
No. 439, relative to impounding an
selling astray animals was read an
the ordinance was passed and is nov
a law.
Alderman Mcclellan presented res
olution to the effect that 1t is tn
sense of the council that the cit
engineer be asked to furnish estimate
for the construction OF sewers il
sewer district No. l., as follows
: Sewer No. /, In the alley betweel
! First and Second avenues, eight fee
deep; sewer No. 2. on First street
ten feet; sewer No. 3, on Railroa
street. eight feet. The resolution wa
adopted by unanimous vote.
Adjourned to meet again on Tuei
day night, June 11th.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Desert Land, Final Proof.

United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo, June 8, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Nelson
Trumble of CASTELAR,, La Plata county
Colorado, assignee OF Jennie Chandler
who was the assignee of Thomas NJ.
Chandler, has fled notice of intention
to make proof on his desert land claim
No. l61, for the west " of Sw. u,
section 36 and Il. V of Sc. u, sec
tion 35, township "a North. range IL
West, N. NJ. p. NJ, before the register
and receiver of the United States land
offic at Durango, Colo. on Wednesday,
the oath day of July. 1907.
He names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation and rec
lamation OF said land:
Henry Slade. Harrison ]. Slade
Henry l.. Butler and Harry Eckerson,
all OF Kline, La Plata county, Colorado.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication June 6.
Last publication July II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

Francis McMillin, a famous Ameri-
can violinist, surprised large audi
ence at Queens hall in London by
having the lights turned down when
the concert began. "The object" he
explains, lis to concentrate the atten-
tion of the audience on the artist in.
stead of on themselves. Ladies study
the fashions at concerts instead OF
studying the artist. intend to repeat
the experiment in America. Perhaps
! shall meet opposition, but my aim
is to establish artistic sympathy be
tween the audience and the perform
nr y
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

Leavenworth saloon keepers who
have defled the Kansas prohibitory law
for nineteen years are in a panic, and
when they closed Saturday night very
Few expected to reopen. Attorney Gen
eral Jackson visited Leavenworth and
he served notices personally on Mayor
Peter Il. Everhardy. the chief of po-
lice, police Judge. city attorney, coun-
ty attorney, deputy county attorney
and the sheriff that unless they pro-
ceeded at once to close the saloons
he would take steps to remove them
from office.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06
TELEGRAPH NEWS.

Washington, June 5.-One hundred
armed Confederate veterans from
Tennessee, carrying the stars and bars
were denied admission to the United
States capitol until after they lowered
their flag and were disarmed. The
old soldiers came to Washington from
the Richmond reunion, and after visit
Pennsylvania avenue to the capitol.
The capitol police informed them
they wolud be allowed admission to
the capitol. but not as an organized
body. Congressman John Wesley
Gaines of Tennessee. who accompa-
MED the veterans entered a protest,
but 1t did no good.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

many handsome presents. The Her
aid wishes them a long and happy
life.
John Kellenberger came in yester-
day from trip around the circle.
When In the city call and get
box OF choice chocolates at the Buns
wick
Reese McCloskey and little daughter
were Denver bound passengers this
morning.
For the opening game and with lit
tie practice the Silverton and Durango
boys put up good ball yesterday.
Jack Slattery will retire from base
ball when--well, when he is under
Ave feet of mother earth.
For a game OF billiards drop into
the Brunswick. VIII help you pass
away the time while in the city.
Luke Hunter of Silverton is stopping
over for the races on his return from
winters sojourn in California.
Miss Gertrude Higgins OF Silverton
came down yesterday and is visiting
with her sister, Mrs. It. G. Edwards.
A team belonging to lockwood &
Perkins became frightened and ran
away last evening. The buggy was
a total wreck.
Mrs. Ida Green went down to Az
tee this morning to visit a week
with Mrs. Sheafer and revel in straw
berries and cream.
Frank Barnes is over from Tellu'
ride and will be with us the remain
| ing days of the races. Frank. as
usual, has a new story.
| Have you seen the new electric
sign displayed by the Brunswick. OF
course you have. If down town of an
evening. You cannot miss the place
/ now. Just in line with the interior
arrangements-the very best.
Jimmie Cole had the misfortune tc
split finger at the close of the bal
game yesterday and instead of catch
ing today he is playing left field. It's
a cold day when Jimmie is entirely
knocked out of the ring.
Mrs.EL j. Steineger and daughter
Miss Cora are visiting friends In Crane
Junction. From there they will go tt
Philadelphia and the jamestown ex
position. They will be absent unit
about the first of August.
| A crowd estimated from 800 to l ,0O'
took in the moving pictures at Brook
side last evening. The event was en-
joyed by all The pictures are wortl
seeing the second time and no on'
should fail to spend an evening durin!
the week at Brookslde.
-
The Herald scribe enjoyed wei
come call from Hon. Chas. d. Hayt
Judge of this judicial district whel
1t included the San Luis valley coun
ties and kept judge on the hump t
cover the ground, and later chief jus
tice of the supreme court. The judg
has been spending a few days in th'
Montezuma valley as attorney for th'
Empire Construction company, hay
ing the contract for the irrigation
work in the valley. This is the frs
time Judge Hayt has visited Monte
yuma county since leaving the judicia
bench nearly twenty years ago, an'
he is enthusiastic over the wealth o
the agricultural district and Its grea
future as a fruit section. An hou
passed only too quick in talking owe
the old days and people either dead o
moved away. Judge Hayt left thi
| morning for his Denver home
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

In the third inning yesterday Hearth,
the Durango pitcher, strained the
cords of his throwing arm and had
to give place to Stanley. And right
here The Herald wants to commend
the work Of the latter. With no prac-
tice he pitched a good game.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

Geo. Harden, aged As, fell from n
forty foot scaffold at the Portland
cement works near Florence and was
instantly killed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06
BREEITIES

Punta Arenas, Chile, is the center
OF a mining country, and is growing
very rapidly. It has a population of
about 10000, gain of about 5000
during the past year. Here is good
opening for American trade, as nearly
everything must be imported. This Is
especially true of mining machinery,
lumber, cement and builders hard
ware.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06
LOCAL NEWS.
From Wednesdays Daily.

j. l.. Knous. the tallest man in
the state, came In from Telluride last
evening and is taking in the races.
He is feet In his stocking feet
and Is as white as he is tall. He Is
a man whom people look up to. espe-
cially when talking to him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

Ntl llOul utuit ldlluEt-
The sheriff of Montezuma county
has put the lid on in Dolores and
ordered the saloons to close at mid
night and all day Sunday.
In the presence of 1,200 fans the
Trinidad ball team defeated the May
team of Denver two games Sunday by
score of GA and Al.
1t is stated that the Dupont Powder
company has purchased a large tract
of land near Trinidad and Will soon
begin the erection of powder mill.
A Holly sheep raiser shipped 1900
lambs to Kansas City and received
S. a head for them. Lamb chops will
be dearer than terrapin If the prices
go much higher.
Greeley is boastlng horse 80 years
old. The horse is still active and
spirited. Next thing they will be ad-
vertising that town as a great health
resort.
The new system for accounting for
all railroads Of the country. prepared
by the interstate commerce commits
sion, will stop buying of men, legis-
latures and courts and benefit the pub
lie In many ways.
]. M. Ellison, who has been In the
employ of the Denver & Rio Grande
railroad for thirty-fve years. has re-
signed as general agent OF the passen-
ger department at Colorado Springs.
His retirement was voluntary on his
part.
An unusual and beautiful sight is
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

Foreign firms are invited 10 send
samples for exhibition at the perma-
nent Osaka Commercial museum. The
management undertakes to keep the
articles in good condition. except as
to natural deterioration. The depart
ment of agriculture and commerce
will erect building in Toxic 10 be
entirely devoted to the exhibition of
patent machinery of all descriptions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

The druggists OF Grand Junction who
have been dispensing liquor promis-
cuously must cease conducting blind
pigs" or pay an annual license OF
$500. This is the action which was
decided upon by the city council at
its meeting when City Attorney no
zelle stated that number of com
plants had been made to him by citi-
zens to the effect that whiskey was be-
ing sold by several of the local drug
stores.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

afforded by the thousands of white
primroses in bloom over the uncultl-
waited fields near Greeley, making
them appear at a short distance az
though covered with snow. The prim-
roses are growing most profusely on
land plowed this year for the hrst
time, and are not harmful to the soil,
as they quickly disappear with culti-
vation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

Carmine Dolls was instantly killed
yesterday afternoon by falling coal
in the mine at Hesperus. He was
abut 30 years of age and single. Cor
oner Lefurgy went up and held an in
quest, the jury deciding that the death
was accidental. Burial took place at
Hesperus this afternoon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

Mayor ]. ]. B. Dubois, mining and
stock man well known over the state,
died Sunday at his ranch near Den
yer from heart failure.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coughlan
has retired from the navy and from
the New York navy yard, and formal
ly turned over his command of the
yard to Rear Admiral C. F. Goodrich
as salutes were fired.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

The Colorado Funeral Directors as
sociation will meet in Glenwoot
Springs July 10. II and ~.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

Steady increase have marked the
flow of American travel to London
during the past few weeks and the
number of Americans there is now
very large, though as yet there is no
adequate way of estimating 1. All
the big hotels and all the fashionable
ones are filed and some have turned
away in one day from score to 100
persons, who have been compelled in
some cases to pass hours in cabs look
ing for accommodations.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

A Massachusetts minister was max
ing his first visit to Kentucky several
years ago. He had to spend the night
in small mountain town, where feuds
and moonshine stills abounded. En-
gaging in conversation with one of the
natives, he said:
MY friend, this is a very bibulous
state, ] hear"
Lord" replied the man, there
hain't twenty-five bibles in all Ken
lucky. Evening Post.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

Judge Galden of Kenosha, Wis,
granted Alvina Rupecht a judgment of
$1,000 in her suit against Joseph Pa
cini, wealthy merchant, for breach
of promise. The plaintiff declared that
she had been engaged to the merchant
eighteen years ago, and that under
frequent promises of marriage she had
since practically been his slave until
she discovered that he had n wife
and children residing in Europe. The
judgment was Immediately paid.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

William E. Curtis writes from New
York that he is told by e. Fl. Harri-
man that the railroads will be OBJ
liged to curtain extension and rebuild
ing because of unsettled money con
ditions. Mr.. Hartman says better un-
ierstanding between the government
and corporations is needed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06
COLORADO ITEMS.

Reports of wind, rain and hail
storms Sunday come from many parts
of the state.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

abut 30 years of age and single. Cor
oner Lefurgy went up and held an in
quest, the jury deciding that the death
was accidental. Burial took place at
Hesperus this afternoon.
Yesterday while Robert Mcconnell
was taking spin up the valley in
his fathers new auto and In attempt
ing to turn out for a passing team
when ne lost control of the machine
which struck a rock and turned over,
smashing II so badly that 1t had to be
hauled into town in wagon. 1t is
now in the repair shop. None OF
the occupants were injured.
Mrs. S. S. Sloan departed this morn
ing for a visit with her sister. Mrs
Gus Roberts at Nampa, Idaho. She
will also 60 to Seattle where she has
relatives. She will remain up in that
section of the cuntry about two
months and will go to New York to
purchase the fall stock OF millinery
for the Graden Mercantile company,
returning home some time in August
The following are the officers elect.
ed by Sitting Bull tribe Improved
Order of Red Men: l.. c. Hurd, proph.
ct: VIM. Vandaniker, sachem: p. G.
Ellis, senior sycamore; Alphonse An
drews. junior sycamore; H. ]. Hecht-
man, keeper of records: Herman
Berndt, collector Of wampum: John
Males, keeper Of wampum: Thomas
Mason, Jr. trustee: Harry Lazarus.
George Gilbert. and c. A. Pike, repre-
sentatives to the great council.
Last night at the residence of the
grooms parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Cram. Richard Cram and Miss Dasie
Brockner were Joined in the bonds of
and will tread lifes path
OF roses and thorns hand In hand.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Father Callahan OF st. Columba's
church. During her short residence
in Durango the bride has endeared
herself to many friends. The groom
is well known and popular. He holds
a responsible position with the Ma
than Clothing company. The residence
was handsomely decorated with iow-
ars and the young couple received
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06
GENERAL NEWS.

President Roosevelt has issued
proclamation putting into effect the
tariff with Germany.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

NJ. Hamard, chief of the Paris de-
tective bureau, is just now having the
most anxious time of his life. owing
to the simultaneous presence in Paris
of a dozen Russia grand dukes and
grand duchesses, who are here wait
ing for the Grand Prix week, and a
couple of hundred or so Russian ter
rorists, who are out on still hunt
for their compatriots with murder in
their hearts.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

Consul Albert Halstead of Birming-
ham advises that the market for stand
ard American machine tools gained
in the United Kingdom and the CONT
nent through their superior excellence
is threatened, chiefly because of the
inability of American manufacturers
to make early deliveries, the demands
for their products being in excess OF
their present possible output.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

Mrs. Frank Croxton OF Roanake,
Ind, gave birth to bankruptcies, three
girls and boy, the combined weight
of which was eleven and a half
pounds. Two OF the girls died within
few hours, but the other two chill
dren bid fair to survive Mrs. Crox-
ton, who is 43 years old, is the wife
Of n section foreman of traction
line.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

Sumner, the correspondent, writes
rom Washington that President
Roosevelts indianapolis speech has
sounded the keynote of action for the
next session of congress, perfection
of federal regulation of common car
riers. Signs all point to a peace
iul victory for the administration.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

Even a lunatic may not wholly lack
the power of reason. This truth ap
pears in story Life tells of the in
spection of an asylum by the trustees;
Walking through the grounds, they
came upon a party Of workmen who
were repairing wall. One of the
harmless patients. apparently assist
ing in the work. was pushing a wheel
barrow along upside down.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

Misses Julia and Helen Morgan,
daughters of j. Plerpont Morgan. who
are stopping at Bertolinis hotel In
Rome, identified magnificent pearl
and coral necklace and a check for
$500 which We're stolen from their
rooms at Manfredi by commercial
traveller, who was afterward arrested
while attempting to cash the check at
Cooks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

An unusual and beautiful sight is
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

many handsome presents. The Her
aid wishes them long and happy
life.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

The sheriff of Montezuma county
has put the lid on in Dolores and
ordered the saloons to close at mid
night and all day Sunday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

When In the city call and get a
box Of choice chocolates at the Bruns-
wick.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

Reese McCloskey and little daughter
were Denver bound passengers this
morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-06-06

reside chiefly in the country southwest
from Portsmouth and Norfolk IN Nor
iolk county. They are all truck farn.-
ars, shipping their produce to Norfolk
commission houses. Many also have
served from time to time as sailors
on coastine vessels. Although with
out any regular chief, their principal
man is probably A. A. Bass of Bowers
Hill. Norfolk county. They number
Cbout 1S0 souls
Besides the four larger bands. Mr.
Mooney says we have Information
orally and by correspondence of sew
eral other small groups of detached
families of mixed blood stock of the
same Powhatan origin. numbering al
together possibly 120 souls. What
seems to be the largest of these, ac-
cording to Pamunkey Information, re-
sides ON Mattapony river, about Aylet
postofiice in upper King William coun-
~, the principal family names being
Adams and Holmes. They are said to
number about forty in all and to be
in Il very backward condition COM
pared with the Pamunkey, with whom
they have little communication, al
though sometimes visiting the Malta
pony.
Another band Of nearly the same
number is situated south of the Rap
pahannock river, about Lloyd or Bat
terry postoffice, in upper Essex county.
the most common family name being
Nelson. They are said to show as
much of Indian blood as the Pamun-
key, holding themselves apart from
both white and negro, and are repre-
sented as fairly prosperous and intelli-
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-07-05
FROM FRIDA Us DAILY
Salmagundi.

Ben Henry returned yester day from
attending college in Indiana.
Tho attention OF all. wanting teachers
certificates is called to n notice else.
where.
Surveyor Mcclellan and wife leave on
No. 2 this after coon for q few days visit
at Reno.
MIR. Smith is resting MS comfortably
M can DO expectei. lilo suffered n good
deal last night, but THE is to DO expected
from the nature Of his injuries. He is
easier today.
Mr., and Mrs. Piotro Marine will leave
tonight for Seattle, whero Mr.. Marine
has an engagement to play in the or
chestre OF tho new hotel.
Mr.. Il. a. Frissou, a civil and mining
engineer Of experience, hae his cnrd in
this issue. Mr.. Frissell is Thoroughly
competent aud Trustworthy aud all work
entrusted to him will receive prom pit ut
t%ontion. SEQ his card.
Owing 10 u pressure OF work in this
office, we are unable TO publish tho bills
allowed by the commissioners at Mon.
days meeting IN this wcok's issue OF tho
tho Weekly. II nothing prevents, they
will appear tomorrow.
Ransdoll, the photographer, will be at
Mountain City, Edgemont and Tusca-
rora as eoon IVA the weather settles. lie
Ia we'll provided with the lntest Improved
Instruments for taking pictures, iDclud.
ing one especially for taking baby pic.
ures. Wait for R%amsdell, tho Elko piio-
tOgrhpher, and get the highest class Of
work for Tor o N money. =
Tho strike Ui the Reno plumbers has
reached an acute stago. Tuesday when
n master plumber went into n building
ara attempted to put a connection on a
water Pipe, lie was scized by two paint.
era and carried into the street. lilo re-
turned To bis work and was again
thrown ou:. At this, the carpenters
threw down their tools in sympatby
with the striking plumbcrs. Two hourt
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-07-05
Elko's Fourth.

The Fourth passed off very quietly in
Elko. There was the usuhl Popping Of
bombs and tirecrackers, but on the whole
the town was very quiet. The noisy
people all went to Carlin, Lamoille and
elsewhere which accounts for the quiet
ness that reigued in Elko.
At night, the ELK saloon and other
places made a very creditable display Of
fireworks. Paper balloons were sent up
aud tloated ont Of sight in the still uir.
a few flags and considerable bunting
we're displayed and the town wore a holi-
day appearance. The noise and hlarity
we're kept up until a late hour and when
the last firecracker popped and stiffness
reigneo the average American felt that
due homage had been paid to the Ma
tion'e birthday by the people OF Elko.