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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30
SATURDAYS RACES.
only One Interesting Event. the Hall
Mile for Two-Year-Olds.

Saturdays races closed the spring
meet so far os regular racing was
concerned There were fonr events
scheduled and some good sport was
promised, but as matters turned out
most Of the spectators went away dis.
guated. In the first piaco was the
half mile dash for which Rhoda a..
Billy white and Poscy were entered.
After long selge OF jockeying the
indgos became weary and started the
hotsos In bad shape Rhoda t. from
fifty to sixty feet in the rear. Po-
sey won the race. although the mare
made up considerable lost ground
The half mile for 2.year-olds was
pretty race between Mancos Girl
and Tnnglcfoot. Laura not being in
H. Mnneos Glrl kept the lead until
tho last qunrtor when Tnpgiefoot clos
ed the gap but was unable to retain
hin ground down the home stretch
ManooH Girl winning 10y u length or
two. Maucos Girl Ia surely spry
mare and Curg Williams Is going to
have a racer that will bent Silver Dick
II present indications count for any
thing.
Tho cowboy race resulted In much
dissatisfaction, When about 100 feet
past the stand the drum was tapped
and whether heard or not the rider Of
Coon atoppe1 his horse and rode back
To the starting point while the riders
OF Scnr Face, Barney and Blue rode
around the trnok, Scar Face winning
with Barney second and Blue close
third. The grand stand began cali
ing run # over" and the judges decid-
ed to do SO, declaring all bets of ai
the same time The owners OF Scar
Face and Barney refused TO run over
over again aud entered claim for the
money In the second race Coon
wns an easy winner. the frst heat hay
ing taken the wind out Of Blue.
. Tho result OF the above race made
quite q number Of horscmcn mad and
they refused to enter the consolation
raec--oNocpt the ownora Of Jack and
George Baker. although there were
three moneys for winners. George
was the favorite but Jack won easily,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30
NEW MEXICO DITCH WORK.
Messrs. Wilson and Wallace are En-
thusiastic Over the Outlook.

Mcssrs. James w. Wilson and DR..
VIM. NJ. Wallace arrived in Durango
last evening from the scene of their
dithch operations In San Juan coun.
ty and took the II O'Clock train for
Chicago whore they go to perfect ar
tangements for construction. the com
pany articles having been flied and
the two routes OF the two ditches filed,
the territory covered having already
been outlined In these columns. The
work of surveying the Animas canal
by j, Il. Tiffany is progressing rapid
iy and will soon be concluded when
work OF construction will commence
about the 18th of June Work Is
delayed owing to shortage of feed for
auimals to be used in the work The
canal VIII run sufficient water to lr.
rigaic one hundred thousand ncrcs Of
land and concerning II DR.. Wallace
Is very enthusiastic. and being an au-
thority on ditch matters. his say goes
q long ways. This ditch will supply
the deficiency In the La Plata section.
crossing the La Plata about the state
line The construction of the two
ditches and other improvements
means the expenditure OF something
like half a million dollars.
Mr.. Wilson has over 200 letters on
file from men who are anxious to
take up land along the route of the
ditchcs. He has already located four
large colonies. one in California and
three in the south. and understands
the work and class OF people neccs-
sary to make n success. He Ia find
ing 1t hard work to stave the wouldbe
settlers on. two refusing to wait and
theAaro now on the ground assisting
in the work and as soon as operations
are in full blast the rush will com.
mence.
The enterprise means much for San
Juan county as 1t will have n big bear.
ing on the construction OF "A railroad,
III those now considering the project. "
said Dir. Wallace. fail to accomplish
the desired end, We viii take hold of
II ourselves and see that San Juan
county Is not without railroad com
munication great length of time.
In the meantime we shall be glad to
lend assistance to those who are now
pushing the enterprise"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30
@ A. r.
Memorial Service at the Presbyterian
Church.

Yesterday morning the veterans OF
the ladies' OF Hedgwick Relief corps,
attended divine service nj the Pres
byterian church. Ia addition To the
regular congregation a number of ~
torcstod obscrvers were present. On
the desk there was large bowl Of
snowballs
4 special sermon was preached by
the Rev Ferguson, the text being
taken from Kings II, IL. Elisha
saw II and cried. My Father My
Fdther the chariot OF Israel and the
horsemcn thereof The speaker first
skotchod IN the story of Elijah and
Elisha as they stood on the banks
OF the Jordan waiting Tor the Anal
parting. so soon TO take place, There
WAS great contrast between the
two men. Elijah with carriage OF
an old soldier. his eyes flashing with
the victories SO stoutly won. symbol
tied conflict Elisha was rath-
er the type Of quiet, painstaking
citizen his eyes iridescent with the
glow OF peace.
Then while Elijah stlll spoke there
wns a sudden commotiou Ia the clouds
the chariot descended ami carried
on the veteran, leaving the youthful
Elisha behind. II is story of thrill
Ing Interest when dramatically told,
Yesterday morning those Old time ng-
utes seemed TO live and speak again,
as we listened 20 the minister's earn.
est words
Elijah in passing drops his mantle,
an act which challenges the courage
and convictions OF Elisha. With the
adoption OF the garment the latter
takes upon him the responsibilities
of the old prophet
An analogy was drawn between
Elijah and the men who fought to
preserve the union inviolahle. the
young Elisha and the generation OF
today. The different points of rosem.
blanoe were completely developed.
which in this account are merely hint.
cd at. After eulogizing the work of
the veterans and bringing out the les
sons to be learnt from their exam
pie and deeds OF the past. Rev. Fer.
guson said;
Turn from the past to the present.
Tho mantle has fallen. Let energy
supplement memory Let Elisha sue.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30
HARRY E. SMITH KILLED.
Attempted to Board Moving Train
at Eighth Street Crossing.


Harry f.. son OF S. II. Smith. was
utes after u O'Clock In attempting to
board the incoming mixed train from
Silvcrton at the intersection OF Sth
street Deceased has been in the
habit, so his father says, of jumping
on trains when In motion and be.
icved he could get on a train AT almost
any speed, Notwithstanding the re-
peated warnings of his father. The
young man evidently mace n miss as
he grabbed for the railing of the plat.
form of the baggage car and while
his body did not get under the wheels
his head was struck In some manner
and the skull badly crushed. death
being almost instant.
Deceased was 90 years OF age last
fall and has been married two years.
his Young and broken hearted wife
surviving him. but no children. For
the two past two weeks he has been
in the employ of the Boston Fuel com
pany. Previous TO that he WAS
quarantincd with his wife for iS DAYS
owing to smallpox. He has been
with his father in blacksmith work
most OF the time
Funeral services were held this af'
ternoon at Hoods undertaking par
lors, the captain OF the Salvation army
officiating. interment being at Green
mount
The sympathy of many friends are
extended the bereaved wife and faith
err
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30
Still More Counterfeiting.

The secret service has unearthed
another band of counterfeiters ami
secured a large quantity of bogus
bills. which are so cleverly executed
that the average person would never
suspect them of being spurious. Things
of great value are always selected b.
counterfeiters for imitation. notably
the celebrated Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. which has many imitators
but no equals for indigestion, dyu-
pepsia, constipation, nervousness and
general debility. The Bitte-s set
things right in the stomach, and when
the stomach is in good order it makes
good blood and plenty of it. In this
manner the Bitters get at the so;t
of strength and vitality. and restore
visor to the weak and debilitated. Be
ware of counterfeits when buying.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30
Mcclure Challenged Again.

Dissatisfied with the decision Of
the judges in yesterdays combat. ]
hereby challenge Major Mcclure TO
a finish fight or for ANY number OF
rounds. and for any amount he may
desire. Combat to take place at
Cripple Creek OF Denver, gate re-
ceipts II any, TO 20 With the decision
SAM ". VfDLER
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

if not actually in coIlusion with it.
than have ever before been gathered
in the limits of small Colorado town.
The Post warns those towns which are
about to be invaded to keep a sharp
lookout and give these gentry dose
that will do them good"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30
Suit for Divorce,

Del MOTTO PrOspectOr
Lillian Schiller of Alamosa, wife
of Banker Abraham Schiller. has filed
suit for divorce in Conejos county,
and asks $4,000 alimony. Extreme
cruelty is stated as the cause for the
action. The case is Sc; for June II.
Goudy & Twitchell of Denver repre-.
sent Mr.. Schiller, and ]. N. Richards
of Del Norte represents Mrs. Schif.
fer
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

Miss Belle Watson. who has been
visiting Miss Gibbs. returns in the.
morning to her home in Telluride.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

Mrs. DR.. Barnes took the morning
train for Monte Vista where she will
look after the order of Lady Macca-
bees.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

- uteetiHB Ol cmelteT lily hive Is
called for this evening at Redmen hall.
Mrs. DR.. Barnes leaves town in the
morning. and as there is important
business to be attended to. full at
tendance is requested
Woodmen elected the following Off
GERS Saturday night: Frank Good
man. c. c.; e. p. Biggs. A. L.; A.
b. Johnson. E.: Mr. Starkey. w. Joe
Amiot. s.; c. A. Pike. manager fol
Is months.
Quite a number of cases in the po
lice court this morning: drunks.
misdemeanors. vagrancies. All
convicted. A few paid their fines
and departed. but the majority were
put to work on the streets.
George Cannon. ~ years of age
died at Mercy hospital last night
from penumonia. having been brought
in from Harry Pierce's sheep ranch
last week. The body . at Hood s
undertaking parlors awaiting direc
tions and burial
er that B. Il. Shawhan. an evangelist
from Kansas City. Mo-. IS going to
hold forth for a time in that city
The name and place indicates that
it is the Shawhan who was with the
Presbyterian church in this city for
a time. as it will be remembered Mr.
Shawhan left here for Kansas City
to engage in missionary and evangelis
tic work.
Santa Fe New Mexican: Hon
G. IL. Mcconnell, president of tho
Smelter City bank at Durango, and
the promoter of the proposed Durango
Albuquerque railroad, passed Lamy
this week with party of capitalists
for Ell Paso. Upon his return he
will probably stop off in Santa Fe to
visit Mr. and Mrs. Walter and Mrs.
Furner, relatives of his"
Telluride is to have base ball team
again this year. And that town is
where base ball teams are supported.
Two men started the ball to rolling
with one dollar subscriptions each
while two others handed In their
checks for fifty each This should
secure good talent-at least battery
While Durango will not have money
to secure professionals. at the same
time indications are that this city will
have the best team in recent years
and we trust Telluride boys will be
down again this fall.
From the rice strewn upon the de
pot platform The Herald scribe is led
to believe wedding party went east
this morning. The parties were jol-
ly j. G. Gaukroger and Miss Grace
Gardner. and those who were liberal
with rice constituted the young lady
friends of the supposed bride. Mr.
Gaukroger having business at Lum.
berton. will stop there. while Miss
Gardner goes to Grand Island, Neb
her home. Both parties will have
rice to spare when they remove theiI
| clothing. Maybe it was real-may
| be not.
1t is said that more land has been
cleared and placed in cultivation in
Cedar Hill precinct during the last
two years than in any other section
| of the county. John Flick has near
| ly all of his SO-acre tract in crops
| mostly in wheat James NJ. Taylor
has put some new land under the plow
George Tinker has cleared up about
thirty acres. the Locke people on the
old Lowe and Odenllirk ranches have
| cleared large tract and there are
| many others who have contributed tc
make that section look more like 2
settlement. Several orchards have
been planted.-Aztec Index.
Suit for Divorce,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30
A. r. HOOD, uNDERTAkcR.

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarsts.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
ioc, aoc. II O. O. G. fall. druggists refund money
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

The date of holding the fair should
| be set as early as possible in order
that those competing may govern
| themselves accordingly.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

Save your flowers for decorating
graves day after tomorrow.
If any man wants work let him con-
suit any OF our sawmill men.
X. Hughes. the Kelley man. came
in from Denver last evening.
July Gyp will be shipped to Colora-
do Springs to compete in the races
there the coming week.
District Attorney Anglim returned
yesterday from Mancos. where he was
called on criminal business.
Miss Mary Graham entertained a
number of young people informally
last evening. Six-hand euchre
Tickets for the dance to be given for
the benefit of st. Columba's church
next Tuesday evening will be s1.00
Extra ladies, 25 cents.
On the evening of Decoration day
Mrs. w. S. Pickerill entertains in hon.
or of Mrs. Amos Walther of Ridgway.
who is the guest OF Mrs. Mclean.
Cards
jim, the 16-year-oid son OF Florence
O'Driscoll of North Durango. had the
misfortune to have his collar bone
fractured by kicking horse at the
Graves ranch Sunday.
There is another match race this
afternoon between Joe d. and Silver
Dick for purse of 81 900. $500 n side
and usual per centage OF gate re-
ccipts- Last night there was Joe d.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

A two.up circus is doing small Col
orado towns in the northern part OF
the state and may get around this
way and in case this should be so the
following from the Denver Post of
last evening will be well to remember:
There is travelling through the north
eastern part of the state a circus that
goes by the rather ambitious name of
the Great Eastern. If the reports
which reach MS from Sterling and Ft.
Morgan are to be credited, there are
more thieves, sharpers and blacklegs
following in the wake Of the circus,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

Last evening the new Smelter City
hive of Maccabees gave reception
and banquet in honor of Mrs. Sarah
e. Barnes. There was royal good
time had by all. This new branch
promises to be strong rival to the
older one
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

from Tuesdays Daily
Save your flowers for decorating
graves day after tomorrow
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

The funeral of Harry E. Smith yes
terday afternoon was conducted by
Rev C. e. Perkins of st Marks,
whose remarks We're listened to at
tentively by the sorrowing wife, faith
er and friends.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

The fair directory as an associa-
tion should eschew Sunday sideshows
hereafter, There are a great many
people who feel like patroniZing the
association events who are opposed
to Sunday performances.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

DIR. Copp. one OF the judges in the
contest. stated to representative OF
The Herald that all the Judges, while
ignorant Of the general practice.
studied the rules and were unanimous
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

On the evening of Decoration day
ball will be given at the Vendome
for the benefit of st. Columbia S
church Various repairs are being
made on that edifice and the ball and
supper are to be given to help desray
expenses
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

It's about time for 1t to rain agsii
Decoration day is near.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

Quite number of cases in the po-
lice court this morning: drunks. 4
misdemeanOrs. 6 vagrancies. All
convicted. A few paid their fines
and departed. but the majority were
put to work on the streets.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

The new Salvation army captain
seems TO be doing good work.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

Woodmen elected the following Off
GERS Saturday night: Frank Good
man. G. c.; e. p Biggs. A. L.; A.
B. Johnson. E.; Mr.. Starkey. w; Joe
Amiot. s.; c. A. Pike. manager for
Is months.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

1t appears that e. l.. Short. the
one time representative from Monte
yuma county to the legislature, is in
the tolls. having gained the confidence
of John j. Harris & Co., who trusted
him with handling their money. kind
ness he returned by allowing quite a
little sum to stick to his fingers. The
hearing will take place Monday next
on the charge of embeZzling
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

From Mondays Daily.
And now Pagosa Springs wants a
local phone exchange.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

In another column are articles bear
ing on the railroad question taken
from the Denver Post and Republican
The Herald has been aware of the
work going on for some time but has
not given the matter attention as
nothing had come to head, but as
the mission which took Mr.. Mcconnell
away week ago has leaked ont we
at this time will only give the infor-
nation published in the Denver pa
pers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

If any man wants work let him cor
suit any of our sawmill men.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

1t is altogether probable Durango
will be visited by some sort of cir
Gus again this year, although there
will be no shedding of tears if this
the past few years have been on the
bum at the same time they take in
the dough as the average person is
bent on getting under the canvas no
matter how rotten the animal portion
or circus.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

money to burn. although Silver Dick
men had few shekeis they were wa
gering.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

Gov. Orman apparently has little
respect for the laws or he would fol-
low same in his appointments. But
having been elected on a confusion
ticket it is barely possible he consid-
ers himself above the laws passed by
fusion legislature.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

A meeting Of smelter City Hive is
called for this evening at Redmen hall.
Mrs. DR.. Barnes leaves town in the
morning. and as there is important
business to be attended to. full at
tendance is requested
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

Sam w Vidler left on the morning
train for his home at Cripple Creek.
taking with him his share of the gate
receipts which amounted to about $50
and also the good will of the people
and the belief that he was not given
proper recognition in the contest. AS
yet Major Mcclure has not accepted
Mr.. vidler's challenge.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

George Cannon. ~ years of age.
died at Mercy hospital last night
from penumonia. having been brought
in from Harry Pierce's sheep ranch
last week. The body . at Hood S
undertaking parlors awaiting direc-
tions and burial
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

The Pagosa Odd Fellows initiated
eighteen new members one evening
last week
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

As long as time lasts the survivorg
OF the war viii not forget their deed
comrades.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

X. Hughes. the Kelley man. can't
in from Denver last evening
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

1t is not likely this section will
witness the return OF Mr. and Mrs,
IL w. Hodges ms Mr. Hodges has gone
iuto business at Salt Lake city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

A number of young people are plan
ming drive to Trimble this evening
in time for dinner, after which there
will be an informal dance. musicians
going from Durango for that purpose
The affair is given in honor of Miss
Belle Watson of Telluride.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

We notice by the ouray plaindoal
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

The Herald's suggestion concerning
the management of future racing
meets with universal approval Horse
men and jockeys attending country
races frequently so under the assump-
tion that they can run things to suit
themselves whi' h results in them
selves being dissatisfied before they
get through with it. Let management
Of races be under the same rules and
regulations as those at Denver and
other race centers and the associa-
ton will find it will work more salts
factory all around-to horsemen and
the public. and the association will
also be saved vast amount of an
noyance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

For the information of the public
and according to Chicago papers ar
irving last night DR.. Dowie, Judd
and others are not hiding out but on
Saturday appeared in court and fur
nished bonds for their appearance
should they be wanted.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

The Newman building is undergo
ing coat of paint
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

The courts are for the purpose of
seeing justice executed. Many times
there are those who say: why don't
you take a gun and go after this or
that person" as the case may be
This is very good to talk about, but
courts should first be resorted to
right wrongs-at least given an oppor'
| tunity of doing so.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

At the NJ E. church tomorrow even
ing at 1880 the marriage OF Miss Mae
S. Lewis of Lightner creek to Mr.. d.
r. Jones of Silverton will take place,
followed later by a reception at the
residence of the bride Only lin
tied number of invitations have been
issued.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

The sad ending of Harry e. Smith
should be a warning to the numerous
small boys about town who are in the
habit of jumping on and off moving
trains especially while switching in
the yards. II will be remembered
that some time ago The Herald
sounded warning note in this connec-
ton, asserting that it would only be
a question of time when some one
would pay the penalty and it proved
to be unfortunate Harry Smith who
brought sorrow to young wife by
refusing to be guided by what he
knew was good advice.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

j. II. McDevitt returned Saturday
evening from a trip around the circle
lasting two weeks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

July Gyp will be shipped to Colora
do Springs to compete in the races
there the coming week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

Editor HUT failed to tell us about
his shipment OF five cars of ore in
his last issue. Maybe it ran so high
he does not want to give It away fol
fear his brother editors will strike
him for loan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

On last Wednesday evening the
young friends OF Miss Elsie Schalles
gathered at her home and Il pleasant
evening followed. Miss Elsie will go
to Durango on Saturday to spend the
summer with her grandmother.-Cor-
tez Journal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

er that B. e. Shawhan. an evangelist
from Kansas City. Mo-. IS going to
hold forth for a time in that city.
The name and place indicates that
it is the Shawhan who was with the
Presbyterian church in this city for
a time. as it will be remembered Mr..
Shawhan left here for Kansas City
to engage in missionary and evangelis-
tic work.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

The first of June there will be ;
change of time on the Pagosa North
at Pagosa Springs and making con
neotions next day at o'clock for boil
east and west bound ID. & r. G, pas
senger trains.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

In Conejos county the commission
ers called a meeting of the taxpayers
of the county to consult upon the casl
value of property for making returns
to the assessor.