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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

good and under ordinary circumstance
the bonds would eargerly be sought
The present condition OF the money
market will not last long and when
money loosens up there will be no
difficulty in placing the bonds at the
rate proposed Six months ago the
bonds could have been disposed of To-
cally. It may be that local men will
come to the front.
Silverton should send down a large
crowd to the game Sunday The game
viii be n good one.
At the meeting last night the Elks
discussed the question of building
home. On the night of the 18th the
question win come up for final dispo-
sition.
The Grand valley press advocates
quarantining the Fountain tent show.
Well, it is pretty rank this year.
Might as well cut Durango off the call
ing list hereafter.
Mrs. Katherine Biedler died at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. G.. w.
Spencer on the Florida last night.
Aged 81 years. Interment will take
place at the ranch at 10 O'Clock to
morrow morning. The Herald joins
many friends and acquaintances in
expressions of sympathy to the be
reaved relatives.
Durango has the best all home team
in the state-the boys composing it
all live in this vicinity and do not
play ball as a business. but it cannot
successfully compete with teams com
posed of professional players-mer
who play bali for living. Slattery
acknowledged at Silverton that he
could not win from Durango without
strengthening his team by the add
tion of professionals and plenty Of
| them and he did not consider expense
in getting them. The people of Du
range should take pride enough in the
home team to give them backing
enough to strengthen the team so tha
Il would stand an even break in the
coming series at the fall fair. TIL,
boys play good ball-there is no ques
tion about that, but they realize tina
they do not stand much show agains
professionals Baseball proved th'
drawing card at Silverton Labor da!
celebration, and it will be the sam,
at the fair. BY Strengthening tn,
team in one or two places it will b'
well equipped to meet other team!
on an even footing and the people will
be assured exciting games. There l.
nothing in it for the boys who nov
compose the team. They devote thei
time and are financially losers in thei
effort to provide amusement for Du
range people. Some effort should b.
made toward giving them the neces
sary backing in appreciation for thei
efforts. 1t is likely that the Telluride
team will be here during fair week
In that case there will be two team
composed largely lof outside player!
to compete for the prizes and Durango
| will not stand much show with then
as it now composed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

And 30 the king of England is re-
spQnsible for the separation of man
IND wife from Kentucky. sir. General
ly such proceedings call for shooting
irons, sir.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

The farmers should make 1t point
to get to the front with exhibits for
the fair. Nothing helps country
more than display of farm products
showing what the land can produce.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

The cantaloupe and watermelon
have taken the place of berries and
are an excellent substitute for peaches
In the morning. And the Pennington
section is supplying a good quality
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Philadelphia can no longer claim to
be aristocratic. That city has 10000
more children than can be accommo-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

An Irish member of parliament has
been arrested for making seditious
speech Still. they cant keep him from
thinking it.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Tom Patterson going after the
price OF coal when Tom is probably
the largest owner, really makes one
laugh
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

A New York man has been arrested
for holding girls hands. He was
foolish enough TO do 1t when they were
not in a dark corner.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

President Roosevelt will no doubt
stir things up ON his western trip.
He generally has something new and
to the point to say.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Silyerton people say they Will re
turn the compliment in october by
sending several hundred to the fair.
We trust they will make good.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

We are assured by an Indiana
preacher that every living soul will be
happy a thousand years from now.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

San Francisco justice appears to be
no respecter of persons. the briber as
well as the bribed being convicted and
sentenced like common thief.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

1t is safe to say that people will
begin now TO appreciate the genius of
Richard Mansfield.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09
The automobile Is surely the ad-
vance agent OF the devil when It comes
to racing.

The west owes President Roosevelt
much for his part in reclaimng the
arid lands.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

The mines of the San Juan section
are producing more and better ore
than in the history of the state.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09
(From Fridays Dnilyl

The Rio Grande depot was the scene
of busy times this morning 1t is not
often an extra coach has to be added
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Emperor William attributes the
maintenance of peace to Providence
and the sharp swords Of his soldiers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Wonder If the ore collection pre-
scented to Denver has a string attach
ed like the Cheeseman gift?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Silverton, Telluride and Pagosa ball
teams will enable the management to
play two games day and keep the
clubs busy What a lot of sport for
the fans. You who have not contrib
uted to the fair should help out the
ball team. Do not let 1t be said that
Durango cannot raise few dollars
for necessary expenses where rival
towns raise hundreds.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Harry McKenna has returned to Du.
range, determined that no place suits
him as well. He has leased the horse
shoeing end of Harry Jacksons big
establishment and will be on hand to
see that the best of satisfaction is
given patrons. Harry is an expert
when 1t comes to shoeing horses as
hundreds, yes, thousands, will admit.
Remember his new place of business
Harry Jackson's.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 9, LA
PLATA COUNTY, COLORADO.
HELD AUGUST 30, 1907.

PLATA COUNTY, COLORADO.
HELD AUGUST 80, 1907.
The board met in regular session at
8 O'Clock p. m. in the high school
building.
Present.. c. Sanford. o. p. Frary,
F. s. Balster, and w. C. Liesenberg,
secretary.
Absent-John w. wingate and F.
r. Lake.
The minutes of the meeting of July
2Gth and 3lst and August goth were
read and approved.
The following bills were read, all
having been audited by the finance
committee, and, on motion. the same
we're allowed and warrants ordered
drawn in payment:
Emory E. Smiley, salary for Au-
gust .................. $4,000
Janitors. salaries for August. 172.50
w. C. Llesenberg, salary, July
IL to August 11....... $500
Rosie NJ Mays, cleaning schools 43.00
Geo. Barnett. cleaning schools 1s.45
Amy Bassett cleaning schools. 500
Mrs. Harris, cleaning schools. 100
Mrs. Fl. f. Mays. cleaning
schools ..... ....... 1900
Mrs. II. E. Mays. cleaning
schools .................. 500
Mrs. S. G. Hughes. cleaning
schools ................... 500
Mrs. Bolan, cleaning schools. 600
Thos. owen, cutting weeds. $50
Standard Light Co., lights and
supplies ................. 9.t2
Nicholson & Sease, hauling
loan Observation-Disclosures. 3.4O
Wesley Baker Mill & Lumber
Co, lumber ....!....... 3.90
Durango Planning Mill & Lum-
ber Co., lumber ........ 5000
j. C. Kesler supplies .... 4.7C
Weaver & Huber. Whittier
contract and extras ..... 6SS.6C
Fritz & Goodman, painting,
glazing. etc. ........... 1903 &C
S. NJ. Biggs & Co., supplies. 12E
G. II. Clark, supplies ...:..... $50
Durango Novelty Works, re-
pairing lawn mowers .. 300
William Dobbins, supplies ..... 125
Geo. w. Melville, supplies M 295
Goodyear-Marshall Publishing
Co., supplies ........... 54.91
American Book Co, books =. 35.6t
| Chas. E, Merrill Co, books 14.0(
Photographic Institute Co,
books S.3l
Rand, McNally & Co. books. 55.St
On motion, bill of A. J. Anderson
was laid over for investigation by tn,
buildings and grounds committee.
The buildings and grounds commit
tee reported that they mad received
the following bids for painting roofs
cornices, etc:
High Park
School Schoo
| Fritz & Goodman ... $66,00 $171,0t
George Goodman ..... 5000 1000
| Franz Endter ........ 1000 1850
On motion, George Goodman wa
awarded the contracts at his bid o
$4,000 for the two jobs.
On motion. the buildings AM
| grounds committee We're authorized Il
have lettering ON front of high schoo
building repainted ut cost of $l.0C
| On motion, the superintendent wa
authorized to have rest room aI
ranged at the Park school at an eN
pense not to exceed 100000
On motion, the board adjourned sui
| ject to call of the president
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Col. b, b. Calvin enjoyed privilege
seldom accorded men in ordinary
walks of life-an audience with his
holiness, the Pope of Rome, during his
trip abroad. But Col. Calvin comes
from a prominent family, his brother
having been mayor of Cork number
OF times with other equally prominent
relatives.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Jesse Haller started for Montrose
this morning to attend the fair. HI.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

The varmints in the vicinity of Pa
gosa Springs have our sympathy. That
Pennsylvania crowd of hunters is after
them and when the chase is over there
will be several bears less and the hunt
ers will return to their homes with
thrilling stories of their adventures.
Elkins and Patterson know the coun-
try thoroughly and their dogs are the
ones that find the game.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Mrs. w. C. Chapman and Mrs. Chase
returned last evening from Silverton
where they put in the best part of the
week. They were completely tired
out, stating they had been on the go
and enjoying every moment. And they
say Silvertonlans are all right. Mr..
Chapman was kept going such lively
pace he had to return a day in ad-
vance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

This mornings train for Silverton
was loaded with passengers east bound
and when the train was made up here
il was found necessary to put on an
extra coach to accommodate the
crowd. The passengers were nearly
all strangers returning to their eastern
homes from a vacation in the noun
tains.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Beginning tomorrow the Rio Grande
Southern train will leave Durango at
1850 a. m. and will arrive at 4:45.
This change in the time of departure
and arrival will be n great convent
ence to the people living along the
line on this slope. 1t will enable them
to transact business the evening of
their arrival and return the next
morning. As it is now it requires
days stop over.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Col ]. G. Price is over from the
Montezuma valley attending to the
transfer of his ranch, recently sold to
Hepworth brothers of Montrose for
$4,000. They will take possession
October l. The ranch is one of tss'
most valuable in the valley and is
worth more money than the price paid.
but the colonel is getting well along
In life and from the proceeds of the
sale will have enough to keep him com
fortably the remainder of his days. In
October he will go east and visit with
his daughter during the winter. After
that he has no definite plans for the
future. We predict that the beginning
of next spring will see his familiar
face in Durango. He has been resi-
dent of this section of the county since
its infancy and has devoted much la
Dor and money in improving the ranch.
He will not be content to remain away.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

John wilkins yesterday brought
down some fine looking copper ore
from a claim he is developing above
lockwood The rock will run about
I per cent copper. He left samples
for thorough test to determine the
value for copper. gold and silver. He
struck the vein at grass roots and has
opened up a 14-inch streak. which
widens MS depth is gained. This gives
promise of being one of the most i'm
portant finds in that section. The
big copper companies of Arizona and
Old Mexico pay big dividends on 3
to per cent ore, containing practical
ly no other mineral values. The speci-
men shown by Mr.. Wilkins looked
good as silver bearing ore.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Miss Maude Bagby is at Mercy hos
pital In precarious condition. She
was operated on for appendicitis and
then pneumonia developed, a surely
bad complication, and the family have
the best wishes of all Durango that
the young lady will gain the victory.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Mrs. Joyce. wife of the proprietor
and editor of the Silverton Standard,
passed through to Denver this morn,
ing accompanied by her son and
daughter where the young man will at
tend Sacred Heart school and the
young lady East Denver high school
where she graduates next year. Jack
Joyce is Silverton's second baseman
and will be missed in the ball games,
although it is his intention to come
down for the fair games.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

The opinion prevails among many
that lack of confidence in Durangos fl
nancial standig is the reason the city
is not able Mt the present time to
dispose of the sewer bonds. Such ia
not the case. There is a money panic
and consequently money is in demand
at greater rate of interest than that
which the city is willing to pay on
the bonds. Investors are not seeking
per cent investments when they can
place their money at 7 or 8. or even
better than that. Durango's credit is
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

There is plenty of money that Du-
range will win Sundays ball game
from Silverton. And it's a mistake
about Slatterys leaguers being out of
the game. Only one went away, leav-
ing four of the best to do battle
against tenderfeet.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Col. Calvin is the first to make
hotel reservations for fair week. hay
ing engaged the bridal chambe Lot
Charley Stilwell. May he lackEAg a
bride but the colonel does not care
for little thing like this.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

"Seotty' Wallace, advance man Of
the Menzies Scottish Entertainment
company, returned from a trip to
Farmington and Aztec yesterday after
noon and went out as far as Alamosa
this morning. He reports encouraging
prospects for business in the towns he
has visited.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Orrin Frary returned yesterday from
California, where he went several
weeks ago, expecting to locate TheN
are attractions in Durango not pos
sessed by other places, therefore near
ly all those who seek pastures new
come back to the old stamping ground.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

John w. Wingate went up to Sil-
verton yesterday ON his regular month
ly business trip.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Chas. E. Herr went to Silverton
last night on matter of business.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

S. j. Foote, advance agent for the
Kempton Komedy Kompany, arrivez
last night and went down to Farmin
ton this morning. The Kemptons play
at that place during fair week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

For the best five pounds of butter
exhibited at the fair there is a purse
of $3.50, while second will get 81 so
and third SIS. Now get busy, Mr. Farm
er and dairyman.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

At the meeting last night the Elks
discussed the question of building a
home. On the night of the 18th the
question win come up for final dispo-
sition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

The fair directory appropriated s125
additional last night for the farmers.
Now let them get busy and earn the
money.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

VIII Soens, son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. p
Soens, who underwent an operation at
Ochsner hospital some weeks ago for
appendicitis, has so far recovered that
he will be taken to his home today
or tomorrow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

The Grand valley press advocates
quarantining the Fountain tent show.
Well, it is pretty rank this year.
Might as well cut Durango off the call
ing list hereafter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Silverton will be down Sunday to
play ball with the Durango team.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Silverton should send down a large
crowd to the game Sunday. The game
will be n good one.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Durango will no doubt have the
greatest baseball tournament during
the fair ever witnessed in southwest
Colorado.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

The Durango football team may
choose Mancos team for the game dur
ing fair week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Mrs. f. d. schalles and children
came IN yesterday from the ranch
where they spent the summer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

On motion, bill OF A. j. Anderson
was laid over for investigation by the
and grounds committee.
The buildings and grounds commit
tee reported that they mad received
the following bids for painting roofs,
cornices, etc:
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

r. T. Newell returned last evening
from a short stay at Alamosa.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Walter Anderson and his charming
bride know what confetti is. It did
rot take the excursionists to Silverton
Sunday long to ascertain they were
Just married and when the train ar
rived at silverton the car they were in
was Uttered with confetti, all of which
had been showered on the bridal cou.
pie.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

George Goodman, jr., returned last
evening from his vacation trip spent
at Niagara Falls and other eastern
points.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

Sheriff VIM. Palmquist of Silverton
was a Denver bound passenger on this
mornings train on business connected
with his office.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

If you want fight on your hands
drop into Nathan's and tell Milt Her
rick a ball player is not worth meal
ticket.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-09

F. l.. Ballard of Colorado Springs,
Interested in mining property above
Silverton, came down this morning
from the property and continued on
home.
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Indiana. PA; Mrs. James L. Bottsford,
Ohio. 100 Ten highest elected.
Chaplain general-Mrs. Esther +. Noble
40; Mrs. James Civilian. 1S:i.
Recording secretary eeneral-Miss Eliza
beth f. Pierce. J09; Miss Catherine Barlow
las.
Corresponding secretary general-Mrs.
John Paul Earnest, 40; Miss Virginia Mil
Ter. pa.
Registrar general-1Trs. A. G. Draper, 416;
Mrs. Katherine Gerald, IL; Mrs. Louise b.
X. Fisher 1919.
Treasurer general-Mrs. Mabel SWORN
stedt 4l4; Mrs. Charles w. Brown, 80.
Historian gcneral-Mrs ]. Eakin Gads-
by, AS; Miss Susan r. Hetzel, 90
Assistant historian general-Mrs Henry
c. Bowron, 43G; Mrs. Minnie f. Mickey
pa.
Librarian general-Mrs. Fl. V. Boynton,
;;i3; Miss Aline L. SoIomons. 312.
Her Own Successor
Mrs. ErOy Avery of Cleveland. Ohio. was
unanimously elected to succeed herself as
editor of the American Monthly Magazine
the official organ of the ID. A r, and Miss
Lillian Lockwood was unanimously re-
| elected business manager of the magazine
| Both ladies have served for many years in
| this capacity. and there has never been
| any suggestion, it is stated, of dsplacing
either of them.
| One of the conferences of the afternoon
was that of the regents of the thirteen
original colonial states. who met to confer
with Mrs. A. |. Robertson with regard to
| the coat farms of those states which are
| to be painted for the decoration of Cont
| mental Hall. The arms will be on large
shields and Illuminated. While they will
| remain the property of their respective
| states the shields will be kept in Wash
| ington to be used on public occasions.
| Reports Submitted.
| Several of the state regents made their
| reports.
| Massachusetts has made a magnificent
| showing this year, and brings. with Mrs.
! Evelyn Fellows Masury, a delegation of
| 10 voters Massachusetts has raised by
| its D. A r. not only the 5000 for its
| column but has contributed 1901 for the
| Continental Hall in addition, SO for the
! shield of Massachusetts to be displayed
| in the hall. and about 500 for the Mem
DRY Book. 1t has state membership of
J,024 Daughters. five new chapters and five
| to organize this year, in addition to its
| regular number. 1t has twentyfour Real
| Daughters and 155 Daughters-at-large.
Subsequent TO the business meeting OF
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tended. Among those present Vas Miss
Mamie Randolph Heth, president of the
Southern Relief Society.
In Honor of President General.
Following the afternoon session of the
congress a tea in homo, of Mrs Donald
Mclean, president general of the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution was given
at the New Willard by Mrs Matthew r
Scott of Illinois. While nearly all the
Daughters attended many Neutrality-suspicious.
also were present, as Mrs. Scott is socially
of the time while her sister. Mrs. Adlai
Stevenson, wife of lice President Steven
son, was president general of the D. A. r.
Great clusters of American Beauty roses
were used to decorate the rooms Mrs
Scott wore very handsome gown of black
chiffon velvet. trimmed with some rare old
rose point lace
Assisting Mrs. Scott in receiving were
Mrs. Donald Mclean. who wore the gown
so much admired at the White House re-
ception; Mrs Murphy of Ohio. who wore
gown of pale gray silk and ace; Mrs. Chas.
Deere, black chiffon; Mrs. John C. Ames
of Chicago, a handsome costume of black
silk and white lace; Miss Gillette of Chi
cago, white lace and pink velvet; Mrs. Geo.
A. Lawrence, white chiffon and lace; Mrs.
Hickox regent for Illinois. white dotted
chiffon and pink brocade; Mrs. Edward Or
ton. jr, regent for Ohio. gray chiffon; Mrs.
Frank b. Orr of Chicago, black chiffon and
lace.
Mrs. Charles S. BronlweI wife of Col.
RromweH superintendent OF public build
ings and grounds, and the daughter of Mrs.
Scott. poured tea. Mrs. Bromwell wore a
becoming gown of brown chiffon and
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Ferry Steamers Depart.

The ferry steamers Woodbury. and Gala
han, which were built for service on the
ferry route between this city and Alexan-
dria, yesterday afternoon sailed for New
port News for service during the next seven
months on ferry routes in connection with
the jamestown exposition. Both steamers
sailed at 4 clock and as they went out OF
the harbor were given farewell salute by
the steamers and tugs. Both steamers will
go direct to the Newport News shpyard
for painting and overhauling, and will take
their places, it is stated, on their routes
Friday next when the jamestown eXposi-
ton opens. One of the boats has been
chartered by the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way and the other by the Old Dominion
Steamship Company to run in connection
with boat and train lines from the north
and west.
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DEMENTIA AFRICANA.
Ailment Described by Physician Wit
ness in Police Court.

''Demeutia Africana" is recognized
affliction by the medical profession in Wash
ington, according to physician testifying
in the Police Court yesterday. The case
on trial was that of Sarah jenkins colored.
Ct arged with making an assault on Joseph
inc outlaw. Testimony presented to
indicate that Josephine was knocked ont.
without law. by Sarah and it was stated
that she was unconscious. DR.. Scott was
then put on the stand.
What was the condition of this outlaw
girl after she was struck his honor asked
the doctor.
She was not unconscious. because she
was screaming" he testified. Il think she
was suffering more from demeuta Afri-
cana
Sarah and Josephine live under the same
roof in Pierce street. and several other girls
from the house were present in court TO
testify for one side the other. There
was strong swearing on both sides. and at
the conclusion OF the case Judge Mullowny
said:
There has been lot of storytelling in
this case" He found however, that there
had been a girlish fight in the house, and
he imposed fine of 50 on Sarah.