Delta chief., 1883-03-14
them, but the ncghbcrs represented that they
had departed for Washington to attend the nup-

them, but the ncighbcrs represented that they
had departed for Washington to attend the nup-
tials.
Three years ago Miss McCourt was married in
this city to Harvey Doe. He had do special pro-
minencc except as the son ofw. II. Doe, who. twas
at time a wealthy lumberman here, but who
has gained more noteriety since his removal To
Denver. where he became interested in mining
spcculsiions. He Is member OF the Colorado
Legislature. The marriage took place in the
Catholic church here, OF which Miss McCourt's
parents are members The marriage caused
many ugly comments which were made by the
elder Doe, but whica subsequent investigation,
however, proved groundess. Amer quiet cele-
bration nj the home Of the brides parents, the
parties went to Denver. where they lived year,
at the end of which time divorce obtained
by her various grounds not any Of them very
well substantia,cd. Report has 1t that the min
ing ventures in which .he Does were engaged
were not successful, and she, being disguised on
account OF money difficulties, brought the suit
This is only one OF many reports circulated. One
serious statement is that the lady became infat-
uaied with Senator Tabor. and that this. In fact,
was the real cause OF the domestic disturbance.
Since the decree the lady has been here two or
three different times, visiting her parents and
her sister Mrs Andrew Haben. the wife of the
rtftLiiN 'hiEits> III
district asains, Gueniher. Her other sisters are
Mn. william Courtney. OF New York. and Mrs
John Last. OF Green Bay, both the wives of pros
porous men.
In connection with one OF the lAdy's visits, II
may be stated that sl.e came here to attend the
funeral Of her brother. James McCourt. There
would be nothing in this were II not for the effort
OF certain cre.tors of the deceased get hold Of
valuable diamonds ostcnsibly belonging To Mn.
McCourt but claimed by the creditors part OF
the estate OF the deceased. The diamonds
deposited Ia the vaults OF the Firt National bank
here for safcEeepinr, and estimated TO be
worth all the way from $1,000 10 $1,000. The
Jewels were ofieniimcs in the deceased's posses.
sion. which accounts for the claim made by the
crziiiors. Miss McCour. while here lately, made
a personal demand for the jewels, but was
fused by the bank authorities. and then in turn
sent her fathcr. by the advice Of the attorney.
however shc has made no further effort TO get
them uu;il their ownership Is settled by the
courts. There Is also considerable gossip in re
gard TO the diamonds. Representations were
made that tnoy wcr, presents TO the lady from
Senator Tabor. The jewels consist oftwo clabor-
siciy wrvugh, gold bracelets studded with dia.
monds, superb diamond eros and pendant.
necklace and scrreniinc ririie. That Miss
McCour1 has worn these Jewels on various ocoa-
sions Is some evidence that they herpri.eIty,
The value Of the diamonds Is disputed point
with many who have inspected them, but experts
pronounce the stones genuine
Miss McCouis friends horr. while they refrain
fruFn assallinE her reputation do not hesitate 20
~. she was to great rStcnt ohliyious Of the
opinion entertained Of her by them. Her attrac-
tive form and features always dnrw about her
male adinirers, and she never lacked escort