Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-11-25

10 Pennington, this southwest sec.
ton would have broad-gauge railroads
galore inside OF two years.
contrary to the announcement
made In this mornings paper. the
Presbyterian ladies have decided to
serve supper this evening at the Ven
dome from to 7:3O. The meal will
be fully equal to that served last even
ing at the Same rate, 25 cents.
The practicing for the Thanksgiv-
ing game Of football is going on reg
nlarly. Both teams are getting in
good shape 80 that the game bids fair
10 be exciting. 1t will come of.
rain or snow. hail or blow. so count
on attending. Who will play? Why.
the smelter team and the high school
boys
The Herald's special from Pagosa
Springs yesterday was pleasing news
to Durangoites 1t is safe to say
that every resident of this city is
praying that oil may be found in pay
mug quantities in Archuleta county.
What benefits that section will ma
teriaily help Durango. and. II such
was not the case. our people are mag
unanimous and desire the advance
ment OF other sections of Colorado.
A. c. Van Cott departed on the
morning train for Colorado Springs.
1t Is possible he will visit us again
about the holidays to note progress
on the ditch. Mr.. Van Cott has been
here for some weeks looking after in
terests OF the Thurlow. williams &
Hutton firm. especially the construc-
tion of the reservoirs and enlargement
OF the Florida ditch. Snow compel
led abandonment OF work on the res
ervoirs some time ago. but 25 men are
at work enlarging the ditch leading to
the Florida mesa. In the spring
work will be resumed on the reser-
voirs and same will be in shape to
hold water for late irrigating.
The civil service commission has
limited the number Of places where
examinations can be held. Colorado
being cut down to four. Durango. Den
yer. Pueblo and Trinidad. These Of
fees have been given full power to
examine applicants for any depart
ment in the civil service. To this
end the local examining board will
examine applicants who may desire
to enter the United States naval OBJ
servatory. there being vacancy.
The salary is $500 a year. The ex-
animation will be held the 18th, 18th
and 18th OF December. Harry West.
deputy postmaster, being secretary OF
the local board, to whom applications
should be addressed.
A story Is atioat which Involves the
good names of three, of Durango g
young women which demands the
strictest investigation. and the visit
ing of justice upon the guilty parties
OF their vindication II not guilty. 1t
Is charged against n young profession.
al man of Durango and two of his
friends that on Halloween they in
vited three young ladies'. who were
out enjoying innocent holiday sports,
to enter the Office of the professional
young man and have some refresh
ment; that wine was served to the
young women, who shortly after drink
ing 1t became irresponsible for their
conduct: that the amount taken was
insufficient to produce such effect.
and that the young women believe
that they We're victims of knockout
drops. Justice to the young women
who have heretofore borne spotless
regulations, demands that most rig
Id investigation be made. A young
girls good name is too dear n prize
To be trified with in this manner and
II Durango does not wish n darker
stain on her history than she has yet
had. and tragedy to outrival the
Boeschiter horror of New Jersey.
which transfixed the reading public
with awe last spring, Affairs like
this should not be passed over lightly.