Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-30

money to burn. although Silver Dick
men had n few shekels they were wa
gering.
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.
The fair directory as an associa-
ton should eschew Sunday sideshows
hereafter. There are a great many
people who feel like patronizing the
association events who are opposed
to Sunday performances.
On the evening of Decoration day
ball will be given at the Vendome
for the benefit of st. Columba's
church. Various repairs are being
made on that edifice and the ball and
supper are to be given to help desray
expenses.
A number of young people are plan
ming a 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.
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.
At the NJ. T. church tomorrow even
ing at 1880 the marriage OF Miss Mae
S. Lewis of Lightner creek to Mr.. ID.
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.
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.
Sam w. Vidler left on the morning
train for his home at Cripple Greek.
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.. Nidler's challenge.
1t appears that e. H. 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.
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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 a 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.
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
section is left out because the outfits
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.
The sad ending of Harry e. Smith
should be 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
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