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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
Another kvas,

-Four pounds barley meal.
TWO pounds honey.
One-half pound salt.
Four gallons boiling water.
Put the barley, honey and salt into
stone jar, pour on the boiling wa
Ter and stir well. Place 1t on the back
OF stove, where it should simmer
out not boil for twelve hours. Strain
1t and let it stand five or six days
TO ferment slightly. Skim OF the
foam, strain again and bottle. This
drink is non-alcoholic and refreshing.
The honey gives it flavor not un-
IKE that OF the old English drink,
uetheglin.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Last night all members were pres
ent for the first time in four weeks,
Alderman Logan having sufficiently
recovered from serious injury to his
right leg to be present, and Alderman
West was In his seat once more.
The minutes of last meeting were
approved ~ rVaA,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
nkws FROM ov.a rns STATE.

The Golden Eagle Of Denver II ad-
vertising a Dump Sale"
The annual bar association banquet
in Denver will bs held Thursday nisAt
OF this week.
A bill before the legislature makes
chicken stealing = felony and the leg
islators are being urged to pass the
measure.
A dispatch from Fort Collins to the
Denver Republican says 5000 acres
have been signed for sugar beets and
the full $4,000 acres will be forthcom-
ing.
A Cripple Creek mining man has
commenced suit against the Denver
Times alleging his good name had
been damaged to the extent OF $2b,ooO
by being dubbed Pinkerton detec-
tive.
Mrs. George Davis. wife Of one OF
the leading butchers Of Montrose and
well known throughout the entire
western slope, dropped dead OF heart
failure In front OF her home Sunday
afternoon.
insurance Commissioner Ritten-
house and the Insurance companies
have come to an agreement regarding
insurance matters, Mr.. Rittenhouse
having agreed to notifications in his
recommendations for legislation.
The contract for the mountain water
system at Grand Junction was let last
Saturday night. At a meeting OF the
city council the contract was given
to the Mitchell Engineering and
Building company Of Cripple Creek
and Denver for $263 1000.
| Edwin M. Johnson, better known as
Fidelity" Johnson. will walk out OF
the state penitentiary at Canon City
a free man in May of this year. He
will have then completed his sentence
OF from one to three years, imposed
in Septembr 1905. for his manipula'
ton OF the funds and the AFFAIRS OF
the Fidelity Savings association.
A fad for the removal of moles
swept Greeley last week and the faces
and arms Of society people look as
though their owners were Just recov
ering from cases OF smallpox. A rep
utable physician from the east has
been doing the work, but In several
cases the wounds have become infect
ed and serious swellings have resulted
Men as we'll as women have been
taken In this crusade for beauty.
Twenty-Five thousand acres Of land
in northern Weld county has been
transferred to parties who are pro
jecting a colInization scheme. At pres
ent this land is used principally fol
grazing purposes, but the plan is tc
import colonists who are willing tc
work, furnish them with equipment
free of charge-relying on the futsJt
crops for reimbursement-and have
them cultivate the soil under the di
rection OF experts in both irrigation
and dry farming. Durum, or macaron
wheat. and pea-fed hogs will be thu
crops worked for, elevators beini
erected to handle the former ant
doubtless new packing houses in Den
YER to handle the latter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

"a Francisco ia experiencing some
q ~ annoyances OF being a cosmo-
poo19A city, such as being obliged to
sdnenAs foreigners to the point where
thaR can quarrel with the natives in
he lpsAa language.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

There is no limit In the noble game
OF philanthropy. Mr.. Carnegie Ii at
liberty to raise Mr.. Rocekefeller's $32,-
100000 for education.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Ii said the Grand Junction Senti-
mel has an advertising patronage ex-
cesdfng $1,000 per month. That is
mona than Durango's two dailies and
onA weekly receive. and either one OF
the lscAl dailies publish more teie-
grailA and other news.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

d. S. Rodgers. father Of Mrs. Matt
Harrington and Miss Helen, departed
this morning for Pittsburg, Pa, on a
visit of n month or two. 1t has been
a good many years since he visited
his relatives in the east. And while
east he will visit his son. Joe, who Is
in New York,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

There are Ia the world eleven cities
win svsI i.ooe,oaV iaAahitaatA
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
A MARTHA WASHINGTON SUPPER

Washington's birthday is Friday and
IL Is possible some of our readers are
studying up different kinds of amuse-
ment. A Martha Washington supper
may suit some one.
tunes, the ladies in quaint fiowered
polonaise, full skirt, powdered hair,
and the men In knee breeches and
ruffled shirtss. Use candles In brass
sticks, have crate fires, with wood
logs. II possible. and bring forth all
the heirlooms obtainable to give the
proper setting for the rooms. Decor
ate the dining room with blue china,
hangings of blue coverlids in the door
way and serve as simple as possible
this menu:
Fried chicken, hot rolls, Boston
baked beans. Boston brown bread. po-
tatoes cleaned, cucumber pickles.
guava jelly. pumpkin pie, preserved
peaches with whipped cream, dough
nuts, cohee and tea
Costume Party for the 22d.
Use festoons OF red, white and blue
bunting with quantities of flags fll
vases and jars with red and white car
nations and blue cornflowers. The
candles should be alternately red,
white and blue. Placed on mentals
and the piano they are a most effec-
tive form of decoration.
The hostess and host should be cos
TUNED as Mary and George" and the
guests should all be requested to ap-
pear as characters of the period. The
dancing programs may be obtained
with the United States coat-of-arms
and knot OF tri-colored ribbon may
be added. The shops are so full of
inexpensive novelties for Washing
toms birthday that the hostess only
difficulty will be what to select for
favors. The caterer and confectioner
will furnish molds for ice cream suit
able for the occasion and bonbnns In
red, white and blue, Avery attrac-
tive mold is cherry log of cream
with most realistic hatchet.
A pretty centerpiece is a mirror,
Delaware river" with boat in the
center; toy figures and a flag complete
the famous scene. Cherry Ice should
be served during the dance.
Some others may want to engage
in contest on aWshington's birthday
or II not on this occasion some
other time and the following presiden-
tial questions may aid In making up
list:
What president had a son who be-
came president? John Adams.
What president died saying. "This
is the last OF earth. I am content?"
John Q. Adams.
Who was the fifteenth president?
Buchanan.
What vice president was made chief
executive by the death Of Taylor? Fill
more.
BY the death OF Garfield? Arthur
What president fought the last bat
tie of 1912 Jackson.
What president was in office when
Louisiana was purchased? Jefferson.
What president was In office when
Burr's treason occurred? Jefferson.
What president outlined a famous
foreign policy? Monroe.
What two presidents died on the
same day? Adams and Jefferson.
What three presidents have been
assassinated? Lincoln, Garfield and
What presidents served as generals
In the Mexican war? Taylor and
Pierce.
Who was president when the Mexi-
,an war occurred and Texas was an
nexed? Polk.
The program on which these ques-
ions are written may be ornamented
~ picture OF Washington, his coat
'f-arms, or Mount Vernon, and tied
With yellow or bun and blue. the CO.
onial colors.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Mrs. Chas. Sands was among last
evenings arrivals from Denver to
spend a few weeks with her sister,
Mrs. |. Kruschke. Mrs. Sands has Wis
tied Durango before and has many
friends who will take pleasure in max
ing her sojourn in our midst agree
able.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21


hab, Utah.
Mrs. L. w. Henry came down from
Silverton this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Preston Bell re-
turned to Silverton last evening.
Ben Young returned last evening
from Chicago where he has been some
time.
Bryce Patterson OF Silverton passed
through to Pagosa Springs this morn
ing.
N. p. Cobb came in from Denver last
evening to operate the Democrats
Merganthaler.
w. w. White came up from Farm
intgon last evening en- route to Ne
braska points.
Mr.. Schorr has resigned his position
as manager OF the brewery to take
effect March 1st
The Telluride Journal thinks Stan.
ford White was the one trapped In
stead OF Evelyn Nesbit
t1h and tvxy~ ln.. -
ters are spending a week with Mrs.
w. II. Mack at the Southern hotel.
DR.. II. c. McRee OF Hartsville, Ala,
spent the night In Durango. being en-
route to Aztec where his father is III.
The Telluride Journal Is to the front
with page advertisement. Must be
pattering after Durango merchants.
DR.. r. w. Newiands, late democratic
for representative, spent the
night in Durango. returning to Bay
field today.
Don't forget the hallelujah wedding
at the Salvation Army hall Thursday
night March 7th. tickets 25c. A good
time is assured.
-
Passengers leaving Durango during |
he coming week will not be able to |
secure sleeper accommodations until |
SAlidA
Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Camp were pas
'engers for Denver this morning. will
70 absent . week o. tsa days visiting !
rtsaAs ~ vo'stlvm,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Mayor McConnell's complimentary
remarks regarding the work of AL
derman Hanno last evening were but
proper recognition of untiring service
In behalf Of the city. Mr.. Hanno has
given much time to municipal govern
ment and is studying the needs of the
city at all times.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
Reports Of Committees.

A communication was read from G.
A. Stuckman requesting that the city
grant him ore years further time
upon his note. Referred to the finance
committee with power to act.
Alderman Hanno called attention to
the delapidated condition OF sidewalk
on the east side of Main avenue near
the bridge. Certain property owners
want TO relay walk and are waiting
on the city to give them a grade.
Aldermen Hanno and Dobbins refer
red to the bad condition OF the walk.
Alderman West wanted the work and
expense left over for the new council,
Alderman Dobbins recommended to
have the walk on Seventeenth street
continued up the hill. After the usual
discussion the matter was left to the
street and alley committee.
A car OF hay was unloaded yester.
day and a warrant for $500 was
ordered drawn to pay the freight
Alderman Casey reported the lamps
on the bridge were trimmed and burn
ing. And the drinking fountain was
again in working order, and again
referred to the large boulders and dam
built by the bridge contractor obstruc
ing the water way above the bridge
and considered 1t bad policy not tc
remove them. On motion the street
supervisor was ordered to remove
these obstructions as far as practical
The city clerk reported the result
of notifying delinquents who bat
friends buried in the city portion o.
| the cemetery.
1907 Appropriations.
| The mayor called upon Alderman
Hanno, whom the mayor compliment
ed for having carefully examined tn,
several departments as to past ex
penditures and what funds would b,
required to carry them over anothe
year. In presenting his estimate AL
derman Hanno explained the condi
ton and requirements of each depart
ment and with slight change the fol
lowing appropriations were made an,
adopted and an ordinance was ordere,
drawn covering appropriations 70
1907 as follows:
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

From Wednesdays Daily.
The Woodmen dance will be Joe
Dandy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Frank Wilson, the S,year-old son OF
the woman sentenced a year or so ago
to Canon City, was today before Coun-
ty Judge Clements who made out an
order consigning him to the home for
dependent children.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Mrs. L. w. Henry came down from
Silverton this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Henry Goodman is over from Nc
hab, Utah.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. D. Preston Bell re-
turned to Silverton last evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. James Buchanan, who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Buchanan the past few weeks. left
this morning for their home in Liver
more, Ia. Mr.. Buchanan is delighted
with this section, stating that he
never experienced as delightful a ell
mate. That's the way every man from
the middle states talks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Camp were pas
sengers for Denver this morning. Will
be absent week o. tsa days visiting
frisads ~ relatives
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
COLORADO NEWS cuLlINes.

Adjourned to Monday. Feb. 25.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Division Superintendent Lee Is
spending the day In Durango, arriving
In his private car last evening. ac'
companied by Travelling Engineer
Frank Hindel and railroad men from
Alamosa.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21


The Durango board OF trade,
through its secretary, Mr.. Armstrong,
Is taking an active interest, in con
junction with the G. A. r. members,
to secure the next meeting OF the
Colorado-Wyoming department for Du-
range, and to this end committee
will visit Colorado Springs to urge
this recognition. It is understood the
Denver & Rio Grande will give the
lowest rates ever granted in this sec
tion, which will be an important ar.
gument
Durango is in for late trains for
possibly a week with no mail until
the following morning as trains will
have to be detoured around by way of
Salida. the long and high bridge on
the east side of La Veta pass having
burned yesterday afternoon. The
bridge Is seventy feet high and 300
feet long and win require week to
replace according to Superintendent
Lee. In the meantime all trains. GO
ing and coming. will have to go around
by Salida- This will land passengers
In Salida from this way about mid
night to be transferred to the broad
gauge train leaving at that time. Com.
Ing this way passengers for Alamosa
and points west will leave Denver
later and arrive in Durango five to
six hours late. This means distribu-
ton of mail the following morning.
Durango people and others from this
section will find Hon. N.
c. Miller located at 2lO-212 Mercantile
Denver. where he has open.
cd up law office. having concluded to
make the capital city his headquar-
ters. This move was largely on ac-
count Of being retained a. sole coun.
vel on the part of the state In the
kaasss- -oolossao water suit al tAs
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Do not forget the Woodmen OF the
world will entertain you at Red Men
hall, being the annual Dan OF the
order. There is going to be good
time sure.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Passengers leaving Durango durini
the coming week will not be able u
secure sleeper accommodations unit
midnight-At SAlida
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

II this weather continues much long
er 1t will be too late for very much
cold weather.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-12-19

Laundry work at home would BE-
much move satisfactory II the right
Starch were used. In order to got the
desired stiffness, II 10 usually neces-
sary 70 ussI 80 much starch that the
beauty anu fneneas OF the fabric Ia
hidden behind paste Of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance. but also Affects the wear.
Ing quality Of the goods. This trou.
BILE can DO entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as Il can be applied
much more thinly because Of its great
or strength than other makes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-12-19
Mean REVENGE.

A man had bean very badly treated
BY the proprietors OF q boarding
house. and when In temporary imam.
ciai difficulties had been forced 70
leave. Some time later, smiled upon
b. fickle fortune. he achieved success
and prosperity as q popular dentist,
and soon found means to revenge his
former landlady's slight The method
he adopted was simple but extremoly
effective. quits running the business %
his enemy. Directly opposite the
boarding house he opened his new
dental establishment. and upon the
largest window In bold letters ap.
peared the following notice; ~steel.
pointed boarding house teeth . sps.
cialtyl"
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-12-19
Preachers comfortlna Faemarks.

Al an evening prayer meeting In q
Maine village the senior deacon.
Dominicus Jordan. arose to make ap-
propriate scriptural remarks about
the death OF the late Miss Simpkins.
In conclusion the deacon said: Il re-
spected Miss Slmpkins. the members
OF This church respected Miss Simp-
kifis, the citizens Of this town re-
specsed Miss Slmpkins, but now she's
dead and gone 10 the Lord. and the
scripture saith. The Lord Is no 70.
spccteF Of persons."--Exchange.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-12-19

New York university has opened a
night college which offers regular
academic courses and Is empowered to
confer ordinary degrees. At first
sight this seems to belong with the
night court. the 'day-and-nlght" bank,
and other enterprises which keep New
York awake ~ hours a day. Yet Il
Is not a startling innovation. after all,
for night schools have long been "a.
tAblished IN American cities. there
are institutions giving evening In
BtTuction IN law. medicine and ensi.
neerlng. and much studying has
always been done by the light OF mid
night oil.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-12-19
Both GAINED
~ and wife Fstssn on oraps-Nuss.


The notion that meat 10 necessary
fsr roal strength and the foundation
u solid flesh Is no longer az prevalent
ss formerly.
Excessive meat eaters are usually
sluggish q part OF the time because
they are not able TO fully digest their
food. and the undigssted portion Is
changed into what 81 practically q
kind OF poison that acts upon the
blood and nerves. thus getting all
through tho system.
Il was a heavy meat eateF,~ writes
an Ills. man, ''and up TO two years
sAgo. was in very poor health. auf-
eered with indigestion so that ! only
weighed 9b pounds.
Then heard about Grape-Nuts and
decided 70 try H. Ny wife laughed at
me &C first but when gained to l25
pounds and felt 30 fine, abe thought
abe would eat Grape-Nuts too.
Nov she is fat and wen and has
gained 40 pounds. We never have In
digestion any moro and seldom feel
the desire for meat a neighbor OF
ours. 6S years old. was troubled with
Indigestion for years; was q heavy
meat eater, and now since ne has been
eating orapeNuts regularly. he says
he Is, well and never has indigestion.
could name q lot Of persons who
have really boen cured Of indigestion
bg changing from . heavy meat diet
% 0fape-NuesS There's Reason
Name given BY Postum Co, Battle
Greek. Mich
Reed ~ little boob. rxns n1xt -
Wel7lller 4 pkBa.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-12-19
RATHER A POINTED REsUKE.
Minister'S Amendment TO Usual Grace
Fitted circumstances.

A Pennsylvania divine formed one
OF q house-party in Philadelphia
where the younger con, in accordance
with what the clergyman observed to
be his constant habit, as soon as he
had seated himself at breakfast i'm
medIately possessed himself Of large
slice of bread, the quality Of which he
proceeded TO test by n liberal mouth
full.
The minister, stickler in such mat.
ters Of propriety, gazed blandly at
him for a moment OF so; then he fold
ed his hands and closed his eyes in
preparation for grace.
For what we are about TO receive"
he intoned with painful emphasis.
"and for what our young friend has
already received, Lord. make US truly
thankful. Harper Weekly.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-12-19
ECZEMA COVERED BABY.
Worst Case Doctors Ever saw-suf.
fered Untold Mlsery--Perfeet
Cure by cutIeura Remedies.

MY son, who is now twenty-five
years Of age, when four months old
began to have eczema on his face,
spreading quite rapidly until he was
nearly covered. The eczema was some
thing terrible, and the doctors said 1t
was the worst case they ever saw. At
times his whole body and face were
covered, all but his feet. used many
kinds Of patent medicines, to no avail.
A friend teased me to try Cuticura.
At last decided to try Cuticura when
my boy was three years and four
months old, having had eczema all that
time and suffering untold misery.
began to use all three Of the Cuticura
Remedies. He was better in two
months IN six months he was well.
Mrs. Il. L. Risley, Piermont, n. H.,
Oct. "a, 1905"
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-12-19
Catarrh Of Head, Nose, Throat.
Served Aeeordlnolv.

At a mems cafe one night a young
Americana barber-fell in with an
EngliBhman. The latter was berating
the Yankees for doing all manner Of
business in their shops and not follow.
ing the better English plan Of sticking
20 one branch.
The next day he staggered into the
barber shop to be shaved. The barber
gave his face an extra good soaplng
and left him. at the same time seating
himself to read.
The Englishman kept quiet for q
few minutes. when, seeing his attend
ant reading, he blurted out: why
don't you shave me, sir?"
-You win have to go up the street
for your shave" quietly replied the
barber I'VE only lather here"
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-12-19
How ha Did IL

Early in the morning session. when
the pupils were feeling bright and
happy, the teacher thought Il good
plan to give them sentences to cor
rect, both as 20 grammar and sense.
She accordingly wrote on the black
board:
"The hen has four legs. He
done It."
Thoughtful little Ignatius. at the
foot Of the class. pondered deeply. and
at the end OF Is minutes time. allowed
for correction, he wrote:
He didn't done II; God done t."
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-12-19
peafness CANNOT be Cured

" local applieatons a. they earnot reach the die
essed portion Of the ear There IL Only one way 70
cure Deafness and that IL By constitutional remedes
Deafness Il caused By an tnnamed oOndiilou u The
mucous lining Of the Eustaehian Tube. When this
tube r. indamed yuu have rumbiing sound or i'm
perfect bearing and when Il Il entirely closed Deaf
taken out and this tube restored 70 lie normal coud
ton, heaFteg will be destroyed forever nine cases
out % ten are caused By Catarfh, which Il nothiag
bat a. indAmed cendition % the mucous aurfaoea
We will give one Hundred Dollars for any case Of
Deafness caused By cAtarrh that cannot b cured
By HAlrs cEtAFTh Cure. sepd Tor circulars, free.
y. J. CHENEY 4 co, Toledo, o.
Take fIaI's Family Piils for constipation.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-12-19
HAD NO DOUBT OF HIS FATE.
Mr.. Jerome Evidently Was Aware Of
HE Wlfe's Culinary Ability.

Some weeks ago the wife Of judge
Blank, OF Pacific avenue, lost her cook,
and since she had no other resource
she rolled up her sleeves and for a
week provided such meals as the Judge
had not enjoyed since those happy
days when the Blanks did not keep q
cook. The judges delight was so great
that by way Of appreciative acknowl-
edgment he presented Mrs. Blank
with a beautiful ermine cloak. Quite
naturally, the incident was q good
deal noised about among the social
acquaintances OF the Blanks and q
spirit OF envious emulation was de-
veloped In certain quarters. II was in
this mood that Mrs. Jerome recited
the story to her husband. What do l
get, Jerry?" she asked. IF l will do
the cooking for q week." WELL"
said Mr.. Jerome, "at the end OF a
week, my dear, youll get one of those
long crepe vells."-San Francisco
Argonaut
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-12-19

The extraordinary popularity of fine
white goods this summer makes the
chSice Of Starch a matter Of great Inn.
portance. Defiance Starch. being free
from all injurious chemicals, is tho
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as a stifren.
er makes half the usual quantity Of
Starch necessary. with the result Of
perfect finish. equal to that when the
gOeds were new.