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Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
A VIVA wiId Riue for Life.

With family around expecting him
to die. and a son riding for life. is
miles. to get DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs. and Colds.
w. H. Brown, of Leesville, Ind, endur-
ed deaths agonies from asthma; but
this wonderful medicine gave instant
relief and soon cured him. He writes:
Il now sleep soundly every night"
Like marvellous cures of Consumption,
Pneumonia. Bronchitis, Coughs. Colds
and Grip prove its matchless merit for
all throat and lung troubles. Guaran-
teed bottles soc and sl00. Trial bot
ties free at G. E. Tiffany Jr drug store.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
IN REGARD TO THE MELVILLE.
SMITH INDICTMENTS.


In the hurry OF going to press yes
terday wrong Impression may pos
slbly have been given OF the real
charge against Messrs. |. b. Melville
and Siias w Smith, the question sim
ply being one Of alleged perjury. NJ
misrepresentation of funds is charged
1t seems the election law requires
the chairman and secretary shall
within thirty days after election file
nm itemized statement of all monies
received and paid out during the cam
paign. While it has been the almos
univ crsnl custom throughout the state
Tor com mittees to file statements ali
the way from % to 80 per cent Of the
amount actually expended. in order
not to have IL so before the public and
particularly the opposite party. 1t was
the custom here Tor many years to
omit from the filed statements the
monies received from federal Office
holders for several reasons. among
others that it is contrary to rules for
federal oflicer-holders to take too
active part in elections, and put the
monies thus received in separate
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Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

bound TO come:
Denver, August 2s.--F. NJ. Kimel.
president Of the ArizonG-New Mexico
Colorado rsiiroad. has arrived from
oany has been financed and will be.
gin 10 build at once, connecting the
Southern Pacific in Arizona with Du-
range, Colorado"
Continuing. Mr.. Stewart said:
with the establishment of the pow
err plant will come electric railways
connecting Durango. Pennington, Sill
" this latter is ever accomplished 1t
VIII be the greatest country in the
United States. Marion Cnd) Tri-
buno
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

were fifteen race horses in town and
several more are expected. This
should insure pretty good show. The
100 Indians are expected from the
Navajo reservation this evening or in
the morning. In addition TO these
there VIII probably be large number
of Utes, who Will come on their OWL
responsibility SO everything VIII be
in readiness to open the lair tomor
row Visitors are already beginning
TO arrive from the country and from
ne ghboring towns. Many OF the trav
cling men and tourists who happen to
be in the city VII. stop over day or
two to see the lair. The weather
pronises 10 be ideai. and the fair will
open under the most favorable aus
pieces that could be desired.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
SUDDEN DEATH OF
CHARLES v. SLOUGH.

A large circle of friends. lust about
the entire city of Durango. was pain
fully shocked Yesterday morning upon
learning of the sudden death of
Charles V. slough at Mercy hospital
II was known that he was down
with typhoid fever the fact having
been mentioned in The Herald. but
his condition was not considered dan
gerous. For several DAYS prior to last
Tuesday Charley had been ailing. but
kept IN. finally going TO the hospital
Tuesday afternoon. typhoid fever MAX
ing itself manifest. AS above stated,
he was not considered dangerous. but
In order to have the hest of care Mrs.
ID. L. Chase was secured as an extra
nurse to look after his wants. both
Mr.. and Mrs. Slough and intimate
friends visiting and looking after him.
After closing the store Saturday even
ing Mr. slough went to the hospital
ard remained with Charley until mid
night. His condition was talked over,
Mr. Slough realizing that his brother
WIS n pretty sick how Although ey.
erythinc was being done that could
he it was decided to call in another
physici.n for consultation with the re-
suit that 1t was decided no uneasiness
need be felt for a day or two at least.
Mr.. Slough being DESTROYS of wiring
his sisters If necessary. At midnight
Mr.. slough went home. AT $3.50 yes
to-day morning he was aroused by a
telepnone cali Announcing that Char.
lev was worse and to hurry over with
a doctor. Before leaving the house
another phone message announced his
death.
Deceased was horn in Mt. Pleasant.
Ia, June 20. 1876. being in his 9th
voar. He resided there until coming
to Durango nine or ten years ago.
Both parents IRE dead. but one broth
or. George slough of this city and two
sisters. Mrs. Winnie Yerxa and Miss
L.otfie slough residing in Minneapol.
is survive him.
This morning short funeral ser.
vices were held Mt the Presbyterian
church. of which deceased was a men,
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
BEAUTIFUL WOMEN.

Plump checks. flushed with the soft
glow of health and pure complexion,
make all women beautiful. Take
small dose of Herbine after each
meal; it Will prevent constipation and
help digest what you have eaten. SOC.
Mrs. VIM. NJ. Stroud. Midlothian, Tex.
writes, May 81, 1901; I'VE have used
Herbine in our family for eight years.
and found it the best medicine we
ever used for constipation, bilious fe-
yer and malaria" Sold by ]. l.. Par
sons.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
When you call for Coors beer you
get the best made
Fearful Odds Against Him.

Bedridden, alone and destitute.
Such, in brief was the condition of
IN old soldier by name of j. j. Ravens,
Versailles, o. For years he was trou-
bled with Kidney disease and neither
doctors nor medicines gave him relief.
At length he tried Electric Btters.
1t put him on his feet in short order,
and now he testifies, I'm on the road
to complete recovery" Best on earth
for Liver and Kidney troubles and all
forms of Stomach and Bowel com
plants. Only soc. Guaranteed by
G. e. Tiffany. Jr.. druggist.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
GRAND JURY REPORT.

The grand jury submitted its report
to the district court at noon. 1t
showed eleven indictments. as fol-
lows:
Henry Pervus. whose trial took
place Saturday.
John Shields. larceny of horse and
saddle
Two against Dick Shields. one for
killing stock and the other for ma
licious mischief =. -.
one Jointly against l. B. Melville
and Silas w. Smith. perjury. and
three separate Indictments against
each one with the same charge.
The report covering other matters
is as follows
Hon. j. l.. Russell, Judge of the dis
trict court of the Sixth Judicial dis
trict within and for La Plata county,
Colorado;
We. the grand jury convened for
the September term of the district
cluded our deliberations. have the hon
or to submit the following report;
We have examined the county jail
as per your Instructions and find the
same to be an unit place for the de-
tention of prisoners; that 1t is dark.
damp and unhealthy, and that the
county should be provided with a Jail
built above ground. consisting of more
than one department. and with a ca
pacity of at least double that of the
present quarters. we further find that
the present Jail is as well kept as cir
cumstances will permit: that 1t is
clean and the prisoners well fed and
cared for
We have examined the fire protec.
ton of the city according to law and
we find the same in a satisfactory
condition. with the exception of the
Whittier school, and we find that said
school building has not been con.
structed in accordance with the pro-
visions of the statute governing such
matters. and we recommend that i'm.
mediate steps be taken to remedy the
defects.
We further find that there is a most
unsatisfactory condition of affairs eX.
listing between the Offices OF the coun-
ty treasurer and the board of county
commissioners of La PLATA county TO
the detriment of the county and its
taxpayers The result OF this condi-
ton is that there are now outstand-
ing aginst the county two sets OF
bonds of $4,000 each. one set draw
ing per cent. and the other Az per
cent. although the four and a half
per cent issue was made for the ex-
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

For comfort, good service and low
rates, patronize the Nickel Plate road.
Good road-bed. splendidly equipped
trains and first-class dining-car SER
vice, meals being served on Ameri-
can Club plan, ranging In price from
Soc to sl.0O; also service la carte.
Three through trains daily, in each
direction. Rates always the lowest.
No excess fare on any train on that
line. Depot. La Sale Street Station,
corner Van Buren, and La Sale Sts.,
on the Elevated Loop. District pas
>enger agents office. 91l Seventeenth
St. Denver Colo.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
Stomach Trouble.

81 have been troubled with my
stomach for the past four years." says
d. l.. Beach, of Glover Nook Farm.
Greenfield Mass. "A few days ago
| was induced to buy box of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
have taken part of them and feel a
great deal better" If you have any
trouble with your stomach try box
of these Tablets. You are certain to
be pleased with the result Price 25
cents. For sale by all dealers.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

no lasting good.
1t is 10 wonder
that the woman
feels discouraged.
Thousands of
these weak and
sick women have
found health and
courage regained
as the result of
the use of Doctor
Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. 1t
establishes regu-
larity, dries I'M
healthy DIR nj ms,
heals inflanna-
ton aud ulcerea-
ton, and cures
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
His Life Saved by chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Ri rrhoea Remedy.

B. l.. Dyer, a well known cooper
of this town, says he believes Cham
berlalns Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy saved his life last summer.
He had been sick for month with
what the doctors call bilious dysen-
terry, and could get nothing to do him
any good until he tried this remedy.
1t gave him Immediate relief" says
b. T. Little. merchant, Hancock, Md.
For sale by all druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

burning pain alter | trieI many Kinds Of
medicine and four Of the best doctors IN the
In January, 1901, wrote to DR.. r. v. Pierce, OF
Buffalo N. ". and received from him letter,
bottles, six Of Favorite Prescription Eve of
Golden Medical Discovery one vial OF Pei,
lets and used one box OF Lotion Tablets and
one Of Healing Suppositories, and am now
able TO work at anything want to. Thanks TO
you for your valuable medicine and kind advice
Weak and sick women are invited to
consult DIR. R. V. Pierce, by letter, free.
All correspondence is held as strictly
private and sacredly confidential. Ad-
dress DR.. X. v. Pierce. Buffalo, N. Y.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
Bucklin's Arnica Salve.

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salve,
lotion, ointment. balm for cuts, corns,
burns, boils. sores, sores, felons, ul-
GERS. letter, salt rheum, fever sores,
2happed hands. skin eruptions. infalli-
BILE for piles. Cure guaranteed by G.
d. Tiffany, Tiffany, druggist.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
DISCOURAGED

The expression occurs so many times in
letters from sick women to DIR. Pierce; II
was completely discouraged" And there
is always good reason for the discourage
nent. Years of suffering. Doctor after
doctor tried in vain. Medicines doing
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

In the last analysis nobody knows,
but we do know that it is under strict
law. Abuse of that law even slightly.
pain results. Irregular living means
arrangement of the organs. resulting
in Constipation, Headache or Liver
trouble. DIR. Kings New Life Pills
quickly readjust this. 1t is gentle,
yet thorough. Only 25c. At G. e. Tif-
fanny, Jr.. Drug Store.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

tional young man. strictly attentive to
business, not single bad habit, al
ways courteous, enjoying the company
of his associates and young people,
having been active in social affairs
and a general favorite. But the angel
of death had him singled and he is
gone from earthly sight to n haven
oil rest and peace prepared by an all
wise Creator where he Will patiently
await the loved ones left behind.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

From Mondays Daily:
Miss Mary Donnell OF Denver ar
rived In the city Saturday and yes
terday went out to Pas field. where
sse has i'cn aagagrd 10 teach.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

Miss Margaret Ramsay and Miss
Gladys Dyer spent Saturday night and
yesterday the guests OF Miss Minnie
Hand Of the Animas valley.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

For bilious attack take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
quick cure is certain. For sale by
all druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

Only routine matters occupied the
time of the district court today. The
jury in the case of Henry Pervius and
the Edwards woman, returned YER
dict acquitting the woman and find
ing Pervius guilty of manslaughter.
Motion for new trial was overruled.
Today Ralph Smalley and Pervius
were brought before the court and
sentenced, Smalley receiving SEN
tence of not less than IA months and
not more ihan l6, Pervins not less
than fopr years nor more than six.
The report of the grand jury was
received and the jury discharged,
court adiourning until tomorrow
morning at O'clock.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

Meet Straub and Dale at the Ant
lers and they will entertain with the
finest brands of liquors and cigars.
Club rooms in connection.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

Another large flow of gas was struck
In the oil well yesterday at depth OF
500 feet The flow will be utilized
for fuel and lighting purposes as soon
as the piping can be completed This
n encouraging news to the general
public as well as the stockholders, as
everyone realizes what the advantages
would be should Durango become an
oil-producing city.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

DIR. Copp and John Herr returned
last evening from the Los Plnos
where they landed good many trout
and looked after some other business.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24


From Mondays Daily:
Miss Mary Donnell OF Denver ar
rived In the city Saturday and yes
terday went out to IA, field. where
sfe has i'cn eagagGd 10 teach.
Miss Margaret Ramsay and Miss
Gladys Dyer spent Saturday night and
yesterday the guests Of Miss Minnie
Hand OF the Animas valley.
20
DR. Copp and John Herr returned
last evening from the Los Pinos
where they landed good many trout
and looked after some other business.
Chas NJ. Hllliker returned from
Denver Saturday evening where he
put in the week on lodge business He
says the weather was abomlnable and
was glad TO get home.
Charley Day, an old-time newspaper
boy. employed on the Siyerton
Standard Tor some time, passed
through Durango yesterday enroute to
Iierra Nmariila 10 look up news
paper location
Mrs' 'eoree uoulu anu uauBhter ar-
rived from Telluride Saturday even
ing and our new superintendent of
schools is correspondingly happy.
They will occupy the Harper resi-
"ehce oh 'hc pouie'"ru'
.
Regis chauVehet, ior several years
president Oh the eoideh Schooi Oh
MINES arrived IN the Guy SATURDAY
where ne Is engaged III hiakihs an eA-
ahiihatioh Oh certain mining property
-
hari Eiiers Oh the american 'hieii
ing company came IN from Dei,'er
iast evening returning 'his morning.
hhuihe thht Ian Maci-eah anu the 10
chi siheisins "orhs "ere se''ihs
u ~ wheaton, VINO mas pech III
durango me pas, year win ms son
w. ~ ieit ior the Ola wheaton hoiiie
NJ huiahiaHoo' Mich.' ,his hiofhihs'
me o'o gentleman eNpec,s 10 retur II
neat summer ana rehihih permanent
" IN Durango
ana ihe heralu trusts many purah'
eoites VIII make up thelr Hiihu 10 at
tehu ,he iair .nere next week
Shu anu oru' ne AA.eci.es aie nos-
Wt'pie people anu they are soihB W
nave me display ana make II inter
estihs ior Visi'ors.
.
ana ohariey s,oush VIII pe n'isseu
by every employe at me rair' ms
was cheeriui voice anu ne hhe"
where everything was located IL was
ohariey mere ana oharley there NO
wonder there were no dry eyes among
me falr employees at tne depot this
morning.
fercy D hiaer came III from Den
yer saturday night ana puiiea ou'
Yesterday morning ior hico where ne
VIII put IN Jay returning 10 Du-
range TUESDAY evening 10 remain tne
balance OF the week ana ENJOY the
Denver is char,er ana hhei-char'er'
Won TAX anything eise'
heo. W. Wrisht Oh grippe Sreeh
and Thos. FOOT oil Denver constitute
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

10 w nlleley gnu isail'H heibPooA
went down to lgnacio this morning,
having job of painting two school
houses in that vicinity.
D.
Jack McHenry is wearing large
bump on his head. he result of being
struck by falling rock in the Gold
King shaft Mt Orc Elmo.
Miss Lena Barber is looking fine.
Her many friends are put out, how
ever, to think that she can give Du-
range only one week this trip.
Little Lillian Thompson of Junction
Creek, who has been at the hospital
and had her arm amputated. has so
far recovered as to be able TO go home
this morning.
The pack train that leaves town
early every morning gives Durango
the appearance of busy mining town,
and convinces strangers that there is
something doing in the mining bus
mess here.
S. w Carpenter came over from
Mancos last evening, leaving this
morning for Denver and Colorado
Springs where he goes on legal bust
ness He will probably remain until
the convention next week.
@
The school board met last night
when it was decided not to close dur
ing fair days. This morning a com
promise was agreed on-schools clos
ing Thursday noon and remaining
closed the balance of the week.
Geo. w. Tallman arrived from Tel
luride last evening accompanied by
his wife to take in the fair and the
Pioneer meeting. Mr.. Tallman is
welcome visitor, having been former
resident of Durango and of San Juan
county.
The Famous is closed today ON &C
count of the Jewish New Year. which
begins this evening at SHUTDOWN. None
of the other Jewish merchants have
closed their stores. No formal ce.e-
bration of the event will be held in
This cttv hecanse there is no syua.
popue
A now ten-inoh streak of auartz
was struck few days ago in the
shaft of the Gold King. the property
of the Swamp Angel Mining company,
at Orc Elmo. Returns from samples
brought down have not vet been re-
ia believed the values will he of some
consequence
o
Mrs Kate Harvey and sons Charles
and Wade and Mrs J. A. Hawkins.
who have been visiting here with the
families of w $. Dorublaser and w.
n Wade left for home at Marvsyille.
Mo This morning going over the Rio
Crande southern They are all de
lighted with their stay in Durango and
hone IN nav onr citv another visit
@
Attorney hlnikeh Oh IelIurlue III,
forms us mat ne Is no soclailsl anu
does not tram with the ero"u that
mas Drought rum 10 that place. IN
reference TO the lee question anu the
sending out for counsel by the social
ISIS ne says me heraia 10 correct
Come TO thihk OF II, we 40 renienlpeI
ME- hihikeh as good hepnplicah anu
we onsht 10 nave known better tlan
10 nave classed MIN WIN Tue soc'ai-
ISIS.
waiter b. WAGNER anu ms ia'nei'
b. Wagner, and Mrs A. w. heimpoiu'
returned last evening from Farming
ton where they nave oeeh N'si',us
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

10 Whiteley and Ralph Thompson
went down to lgnacio this morning,
having job of painting two school
houses in that vicinity.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

From Tuesdays Daily.
Dick Simpson left this morning for
his tsore at Canon Gallegos, business
being too rushing to permit Of his
staying for the fair
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

When Ill Pennington have your
team fed at Aliens Grand Livery, Sta
BILE, west end of town. Timothy and
oats always on hand. Fine livery.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

Charley Day. an old-time newspaper
boy. employed on the Silyerton
Standard for some time, passed
through Durango yesterday enroute to
TERRA Amarillo to look up a news
paper location.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

Jack McHenry is wearing large
bump ON his head. he result of being
struck by falling rock in the Gold
King shaft Mt Orc Elmo.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

Walter b. Wagner and his father,
B. Wagner. and Mrs. A. w. Helmboldt
returned last evening from Farming
ton, where they have been visiting
friends the past week or two. Mrs.
w. b. Wagner will remain in the low
err country with her parents for n few
weeks yet Mr., b. Wagner left this
morning for his home in Boston. and
Walter b. and Mrs. Helmboldt Will re-
turn 10 their homes at Eureka this al
ternoon.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

Mrs. George Gould and daughter ar
rived from Telluride Saturday even
ing and our new superintendent OF
schools is correspondingly happy
They will occupy the Harper resi-
dence on the Boulevard.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

And Charley Slough will be missed
by every employe at The Fair, His
was n cheerful voice and he knew
where everything was located. 1t was
Charley here and Charley there. No
wonder there were no dry eyes among
The Fair employees at the depot this
morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

Attorney Kiniken of Telluride in
forms MS that he is no socialist and
does not train with the crowd that
has brought ruin to that place. In
reference to the fee question and the
sending out for counsel by the social
lists he says The Herald is correct
Come to think of it. we do remember
Mr. Kiniken as good Republican and
we ought to have known better than
to have classed him with the social
lists.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

Miss Lena Barber is looking fine
Her many friends are put out, how
ever. to think that she can give Du
range only one week this trip.