Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-28

and Sth, which will include dinner |
and dance at Vendome hall. Further |
announcement later.
Bert Gartin Is now located in the
Rachofsky building, next to the vi
emma restaurant. When you want
your bike repaired or new wheel,
give him a call
The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Presbyterian church will give a
social at the home of s. NJ. Biggs, on
Fifth avenue tomorrow evening, at
8 O'Clock. Everybody Is cordially
invited to attend.
Mr. Gould asked two different par
ties last night about the proposed new
broadgauge road to Clifton. He not
only wanted to know about the pros
poets of its construction. but concern
ing the resources.
w j. Rattle, of Cleveland. and II. r.
Harper. of Akron, Ohio, have been
piloted around the adjoining mining
counties the past few days by Charles
Newman. The gentlemen were well
pleased with the mining conditions.
Merry was member of the Seventh
general assembly as Republican;
he was elected superintendent of La
Plata county schools as Pop; he
now seeks election as n Democrat
Wonder what party he will belong to
two years hence? Are Democrats
called upon by party fealty to vote for
him?
The Herald believes that the entire
Republican ticket is going to be
elected. At least this would be the
case If the election were to take place
at the present time. Wen admit
that the mere fact that the morning
publication is favoring some of the
Republican nominees Is a severe han
dicap. but the voters are going to
overlook even this.
Two boys, aged l3 and 10, respect
lively. of Mexican birth, but speaking
good English. being well bred, de
sire TO attend school in Durango, and
Will work for their board and room
outside of school hours. The boys
are familiar with and can care for
live stock For particulars as to
character and other details, enquire
of b. N. Freeman. This Is good
opportunity for many of our people
who want a boy of this character.
From Fridays Daily.
High school boys and smelter EN-
ployes Will indulge in game of foot
ball Thanksgiving day.
Miss Alvlna Russell returned last
evening from Silverton, where she at
tended the Century Club dance the
night before, She reports very en-
joyable time.
Yesterday morning the saloons that
run gambling were threatened with
closing. This morning the sheet ad-
vocated their cause. Some one eyi-
IDENTIFY read the riot act or purchased
a pick handle.
And now comes the charge in the
morning paper and says the commits
sioners have been guilty of paying out
money Illegally to the sheriff. in the
face OF the fact that 1t received $l44
illegally last winter.
The telephone line did rushing
business with Silverton yesterday.
There were also several ring-ups from
Ouray and other parts of the San
Juan. No one conversed with Den
yer. however, the first day.
Our advice to Republicans Is not
to allow anything to divide them into
factions at this late day to endanger
the success of the ticket. The pros
pect of electing the entire list of nom
inees is exceptionally bright.
Taxpayers OF La Plata county: Is
1t not time change took place? Is
II not time that minority representa-
tion be had on the board? Just
drop partisanship long enough to
study these questions and vote as you
would conduct your business.
II is pleasing to ascertain that J
S. ID. Hopkins is regarded by large
majority of the voters as the man for
assessor He is known to be capable
and with good idea of valuations
He Is not tied up TO any corporation.
click or faction. and will do his whole |
duty when elected.
Miss Young 1t is said. cannot visit |
the country districts. The people |
who make this statement know bet
ter. The women from every part of
the county come to Durango weekly.
Our roads enable any person to Wis