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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

house. but will continue as soon as
practicable to place new dramatic and
pictorial scenes. During the extreme
cold weather It has been difficult to
get the boys and girls out at the ev-
ening entertainments, and the Sat
urday afternoon attraction should Ger.
tainly find a better patronage than II
has done.
The standard gauge train from
Pennington makes better schedule
time than any other train in the sys-
TEN. And the road is finding good
deal to do.
The boys during their vacation,
those big enough, are hunting the cot
ton-tail. They might have been seen
anywhere this morning by looking
about
| Judge Houx says that after the hrst
| OF January the lowest fine for carry
| ing a pistol will be $50 and costs, and
it has been suggested that fellow
| better carry a rife SO he will get his
moneys worth.
Harold C. Parshall, son OF Deputy
County Treasurer W. w. Parshail.
came in last night TO visit his parents
and little brother Wesley. Mr.. Par
nval ir hn
business over in the disappointment
country.
Sophia Candelaria, aged IL years,
died this morning at II o'clock at her
home across the river. She Is the
laughter of Jose Candelaria, a smelter
/, employe. Funeral arrangements have
, not been announced but burial will
J probably take place at Rosa, N. NJ.
, The little girl was here on visit
TO relatives.
Mr.. J. L. McGue, who has been en-
| ployed as a driver at the Champion
coal mine, was thrown from his was-
' on yesterday on the road near the
, | mine, the wagon, with two tons OF
coal on, running over his left leg. no,
breaking but seriously injuring thal
member and bruising the right hip
deep cash was cut In his righ'
| cheek. DR.. Hurd dressed the injuries
Mr.. McGue will suffer with his hurts
:, ior several days, but it is not expect
ID he will sustain any permanent in
jury.
Many mining enterprises in the La
Plata district have been sorely ham
oered during the past month by tbs
leep SHOWS and extreme cold, but /
% he worst storms are over 1t will no
,s be long until some of the propertie'
i, will resume operation. The Bonni'
iirl company is among those who suf
!, erred most. but it is expected tina
the company will be able within
IN short time to start up again Freez
in ing the La Plata river, from whicl
re- initial power is taken for the electrt
" power plant, has been the chief draw
back.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28
IN THE COUNTY COURT.

Fabian Martinez, convicted OF sell
ing whiskey without license, 1t ap-
bearing that he had sold whiskey to
an Indian, made motion for a new
trial, which was argued this morning,
Judge Pike overruling the motion,
Martinez was fined $50 and costs.
Leandro Lucero. charged with an
assault on the person of one Montoya,
was fined $40 and costs in the county
court today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

at the history Of the successful busi-
ness men will reveal that the con-
stant advertiser has led the van And
those who have made the greatest
measures OF success have invariably
attributed their fortune to advertts-
Ing
The Salvation Army fed $50 people
yesterday, sending out IS baskets.
the most of which were put up for
families Of six or seven Six fam
lilies under quarantine were among
those fed. Besides the baskets Zo
loaves of bread and l50 pieces of cloth
ing we're given out at the hall. In the
evening special service was held at
the hall. but the Christmas tree was
kent for New Years night. Then
large number of children will be made
happy with useful and pretty pres
ents.
The marriage of Mr.. Colin c. Mon
teith and vinette Ovens took place
last evening at O'Clock at the resi-
\ dence of the brides mother on the cor
ner of Second avenue and Eighth
street. Rev. H. j. Grace. pastor OF the
First Methodist church, oficiaons
The bride was beautifully gowned II
white and carried boquet OF white
carnations. and the groom was dressed
In the conventional black. Miss
Kathryn Copeland was bridesmaid an'
Mr.. Norman Monteith, brother OF tn
groom, was best man. About fort.
guests. relatives and friends OF tn
contracting parties, were present u
Witness the solemn ceremony whicl
Joined the young couple in wedlocR
The parlors of the home were hand
somely decorated for this Christina
wedding, and a most enjoyable repas
was duly served. The bridal present
were very numerous, beautiful an
| valuable. The newly married coupl
will occupy the home Of the groom
parents while the latter are spendin
the winter in the enjoyment OF IN
mild climate OF Southern Californii
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28
ST. Marks Church.

All the Gouse TO themselves, all sf-
ternoon. and refreshments in the even
ing, the ladies of ST. Marks Bpisco-
pal church had invited all OF them to
come down to attend the Sunday
evening exercises at their church, and
Mesdames BOYLE and RAYMOND kept
them together aud repaired to St
Marks
The stone church was warm and
the lights full aglow. and in a mo-
ment Prof York at the organ. in
Christmas carols, told thom that Santa
was still here
ST. Marks had arranged cantata,
not of the ordinary, hut one that
makes you stop to listen. Boys like
Ned Haggart. Albert Mcconnell aud
Paul Jakway came oJt in costume to
remind you Of the story Of Ben Hur,
and when these boys sang they would
have made you believe them girls,
but they were not. Marguerite Par
sons, fonly little miss horsel) lead
ing four tots, Mary Chapman, Martina
Wingate, Annie Leonard and Hazel
Patrick. cosinmed in trailing white.
came on TO tell story of the finding
Of the Christ child Miss Parsons has
that voice Of youth that only needs
care; 1t win train itself. and the tots
sang like birds in harmony. Somebody
trained the cantata.
St Marks promised that tbore was
more tnan It's classes needed and al!
the children Of the Christian Catholic
church, as well as those who came
to see. received presents. and II i;
had done nothing more. 1t made the
child believe there is good in the
world. - ,A
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

Mamma: Why, Johnny. is 1t possi-
BILE You are in the jam again. after
whipped you an hour ago for getting
into it," Johnny: Yes, ma'am. :!
heard you tell grandma you had
whipped me too hard So 1 Thought
I'd make 1t even."--Cnicago News.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28
Christian Catholic Church.


A hundred children, girls and boys,
chattering In joyful glee. in one house
hold and you clap your hands and all
OF them are still. The simple conf
dcnce and obeyance won OF love. Girls
and boys taught at home and those
where they do not teach. all brought
under single roof. with n single Idea,
theory OF fact--love the children,
yours or mine-comine together TO
see Santa OF old laughing. chattering
and jesting as children do. Just 10 have
good time in the blessed period Of
life. Some were poor. very poor. and
none were quite rich.
It was coming back 10 the centuries
when none were quite poor. none quite
rich. when good men and good women
had woven the fabric of the pedestal
IN which stands permanent the Chris
rianiry of the world,
We have many churches and all are
good for the most part they must he
good to survive when people live TO
strive and think,
The Christian Catholic Sunday
school. under the guidance of Mrs. o.
r. Boyle and Mrs. George n. Ray
mond, built up 10 coodly proportions
by their personal effort and indivit
nal direction, during the past year
| had decided 10 give their classes a
pre- Christmast Sunday. one that
would give the child confidence and
| hope for its future: that it might &c
| 81 IA
| tiles when II had grown Older.
A hundred merry. chattering chill
| dreu, babes to youth, and you only
clap your bands for silence and wher
they said I'VE will shake our hands
in recognition OF the hosts" every
| little hand went mp.
II you would win a child's conf
| dence, love Il first,
| About sixty of toe members of tbs
| several classes of the Christian Cath
| oiic Sunday school and nearly hal
| that many child guests to see tn
Christmas tree at Mrs Raymond
house The children were prompt, al
| of them. for those Of the class hat
said come on. we are going to hav,
Ia time and one or the other of thes'
good women who have builded thu
Christian Catholic Sunday school wa
there TO welcome the child and "pu
its things away"
! The Sunday shcool classes observ
ed the ordinary Sunday exercises
which pure and simple is a study o
| the bible: doing this so well as TO be
tray practical teaching by the drec
contact of the individual teacher.
Nearly 75 children jostlin
and laughing and merry-making til
the picture man came with the Gamer
TO take the whole big picture, and thel
to watch those wide folding door
part, unfolding the Christmas tree
laden with dolls and hundred thing
more. with candles burning L
light the darkened room. and d
YOU know they eliminated the fancifu
or imaginary picture of Santa Clau:
TO let the children know they were il
the house of their friends. and peopl
whom the children knew walked owe
to the tree and talked with them L
learn what their idea was abou
ChristmaC. Half a hundred dolls an
so many more Christmas things, an
none We're overlooked.
Meeting alternately at the home o
Mrs. RAYMOND and Mrs. Boyle, tn
Christian Cptnolic Sunday school ha
buiided well upon practical Christina
ideas, and tbs must offer a safe pilla
upon which 10 found the citizenship o
these children.
s. Marks Church.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

mild climate of Southern California
From Wednesdays Daily: |
Railway Postal Clerk Harris Is still
confined TO his bed at Mercy hospital. |
Anyone losing a black saawl and
red and black fascinator can obtain
same by calling at or telephoning the
Topic saloon.
The Animas City diphtheria epidem-
ic is confined now to single case,
and 1t is hoped that the school may
open within few weeks.
T. G. Graden is down from Rock
wood and says the leak in the reser-
voir was easily handled and that dan
ger OF flood is very remote.
Henry Newton no doubt saved the
Rio Grande another wreck at Animas
City this morning by stopping the Sill
verton flyer coming down, and keep
ing II from running into broken rail.
The Rio Grande had slight mishap
| on Cumbres hill Monday evening. In
which three too heavily loaded cars
IF lumber were turned over. Nobody
hurt
Sheriff Thompson, who has been
confined to his home for week with
| rheumatic gout. is still suffering the
excruciating malady and probably will
| not be out for several days yet. Lote
| Is taking care of the office.
| John Moseley is up today from the
he says 1t gets just as cold as in any
| other place. II was recently 10 below
| zero but stock is doing we'll and the
people are getting ready for an ac-
| tive campaign In farming and stock
growing next year.
The Sacred Heart church In the
south part of the city, established by
Father Munoz two years ago, Is pre-
| pairing TO hold a fair from the 10th
! to the 18th of January, and six solic-
itors, two little girls. two young ladies
| and two married ladies, are now sole.
ldng patronage.
The people who built fires along the
| slope Of Cemetery hill last Tuesday
morning before daylight to keep from
freezing while watching for the Ami
! mas 10 drown Durango. suffered a
| great deal and many are sick Chill
dren who got out that hour, many of
them. have severe colds.
Tom Accord said that when he saw
Mrs. Steve Rodgers baby drop its
teeth in Its hand after the cars had
rolled down the embankment In the
Sunday wreck on the Rio Grande
above Animas. 1t kept him pretty
busy to keep from crying little bit
The babe, covered with blood. handed
the little teeth to Its mother.
O.
Mrs. Steve Rodgers, who had her
collar bone broken in tine wreck of
the Rio Grande Sunday morning, is
reported to be getting along as well
as could be expected and it Is not
contemplated that there will be any
permanent injury The baby, who lost
its teeth, is getting along all right,
but is pained and very fretful
There was great rejoicing among
the inhabitants Of the Animas valley
located on the low lands near the riy-
er. when information was received
that danger of food was over Many
moved their families to places of safe
ty. also household effects, and then
rounded up their stock ready to get
them out Of danger. While the scare
caused lot Of trouble and inconven.
ience. at the same time II was the
only thing to do.
Manager Stilwell has not met a very
popular response from the people in
his efforts to give Saturday afternoon
attractions at the Durango opera
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

II you have anything to sell sdvsr.
Use In The HERALD.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28
From Tuerday's Daily.

Robert Mcconnell came in Satur-
DAY evening to spend the holidays
with his parents.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

The D. a X. G. wreck caused gloom
in many Durango homes that other
wise would have presented scenes oil
cheer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

Leandrp Lucero was arrested and
brought in Saturday charged with
pounding up Pedro Montolla. II ap-
pears that Lucero blames Montalla
for having him subpoened as a wit
ness In the Martinez whiskey case
few days ago and took revenge by
knocking Montolla down and kick
ing him on the head It is said that
Lucero kicked a hole through Mon
tollas hat. The preliminary trial
comes mp tomorrow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

Miss Helen Hunter came up from
last evening to meet her
brothers who have just returned from
the Philippines.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

AT the close OF the year there NAY
be temporarily a perceptible falling
on in trade in Durango, and it should
not be forgotten that IT pays at such
times TO advertise, to attract the peo-
pies attention to articles needed and
to bargains offered. The sbrewd mer-
chant never curtails his advertising
because times appear little dull, but
on the contrary advertises with a bet.
ter vim. Auybody can sell goods dur
ing the holiday rushes and at fair
meets, when hundreds Of people are
out to spend their money. A glance
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

Manager Stilwell has not met a very
popular response from the people in
his efforts to give Saturday afternoon
attractions at the Durango opera
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

]. A. Harper came in this morning
galloping his morse to learn about the
breaking dam. He has bunch ol
goats grazing in the hills and he did
not like to have them drowned. He
said the river got wider as it nearef
the gulf
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

The North side can moi get along
without foot bridge while the oic
structure is torn out to be replaced
with stone bridge. The people ovel
there have guaranteed 800 and they
expect the city to DO the balance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

Judge Houx says that after the hrst
OF January the lowest fine for carry
ing a pistol will be $50 and costs, and
it has been suggested that a fellow
better carry a rifle SO he will get his
moneys worth.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

The postotfice force is under obli-
cations to A. j.. Richey for a five
pound box Of choice creams and choc.
olates, the kind that tickles the palate
and leaves the right kind of taste.
II is habit OF Mr.. Richey to remem-
her Uncle Sans boys and It is ap-
preciated.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

Harold C. Parshall, son of Deputy
County Treasurer W. w. Parshail.
came in last night TO visit his parents
md little brother Wesley. Mr. Par
shall has been engaged in the stock
business over in the Disappointment
country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

The boys during their vacation,
those big enough, are hunting the cot
ton-tail. They might have been seen
anywhere this morning by looking
about.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

Of the Woman's club OF Durango was
the banquet given BY the Woman's
club last week at the residence of
Mrs. E. h, Harper in honor of Mrs.
j. A, Coppinger who departed the
following morning fon Old Mexico ac-
companied by her husband and family.
IL had been rumored that the Coping
ers may remain permanently In the
south and the club wishing to be re-
membered II such should be the case,
presented Mrs. Coppinger with hand.
some piece of painted china as a part
ing gift
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

The Sacred Heart church in the
south part of the city, established by
Father Munoz two years ago, is pre-
pairing to hold fair from the 10th
to the 18th of January, and six solic.
itors, two little girls. two young ladies
and two married ladies, are now sole
idng patronage.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

Mrs Steve Rodgers, who had her
collar bone broken in tine wreck OF
the Rio Grande Sunday morning, is
reported to be getting along as well
as could be expected. and it Is not
contemplated that there will be any
permanent injury The baby, who lost
its teeth. is getting along all right,
but is panied and very fretful
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

Charlie Fleck came down IRON
Lightner creek Saturday evening, haF-
ing put in a couple of weeks worki' g
on his prospects. He was acconpan-
led by little John Fleck, who enioye'
ii as an outing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

Sheriff Thompson, who has been
confined TO his home for week with
rheumatic gout. is still suffering the
excruciating malady and probably will
not be out for several days yet. Lote
Is taking care of the office.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-12-28

The standard gauge train from
Pennington makes better schedule
time than any other train in the sys-
TEN And the road is finding good
deal to do.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-17
How Robert ].
Saved the Expire

sS l3Fr-1f
Robert was only seven years old. but
he was very smart little boy for his age.
Ono evening he was &stroling down the
railroad track alone. 1t was about half
past seven, and as he WAS walking along
he saw that something was wrong with
ono OF the rails, although he did not
know much about railroads. He thought
that he would stop the express, which
would soon be there. II he could. So,
when he heard the train blow he ran
down tho track IN tho direction he heard
1T coming and, getting in the middle OF
tho track, ho stood waving HIS Tito red
SILK handkerchief that his aunt had gavo
him for Christmas present. III bit.
When the engineer saw the little boy
waving his h handkerchief, y ,hes thought
that something was wrong, 50 he slow
down out OF his cab and asked Robert
II there was any trouble. He told him
that there was broken roll a little
distance up tho road The engineer went
With him up the track, and sure enough
there was a broken rail,
ST Tho engineer told him that he had dono
a great deed
A few days afterwards box adj
dressed to Robert Lawson was handed
to our little hero. He opened 1t as fast
as he ~acouid, and to his surprise, it
that read: Robert, you did la great
deed when you stopped that train the
other evening; In this box you will find
q .reward for your aservIce.n 1t was from
the president Of the railroad. at E
HIP. NORRIS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-17
THE TWO GOATS.

Toby had brown and white gont, OF
which he was very fond. x; H; Az
- Tile had little cart also, and used
to drive out. with his goat. Tommy was
Toby's playmate, and lived not far away.
He liked very much to drive Toby s
goat. Tommys birthday came In Do
cember.@and what do outbink his papa
p gave lhtne? Yhy,ls a. littles goat; only
horns. It was called Snowflake
Tommy was very happy, and thought he
would go atonce to see Toby.
There was snow upon the ground, ana
so Tommy put SNOWFALL to his little red
sled. EIc set out In fine style, Oh. how
proud he was or his fine team!
AS Tommy turned tho corner. he saw
Toby. coming in his goat-cart. Toby
shouted with surprise when no saw
Tomnly's goat. The boys hurried to meet
each other. The path was wide, and
Tommy tried TO turn ont ana mako room
for Toby But SNOWFALL would not, turn.
He wanted to have his own way, Tommy
pulled first ono rein and then the other.
1T was OF no use. Snowfall went straight
ahead. lss5 q
"You must turn out, Toby" shouted
Tommy.
81 can't" answered Toby, my goat
will not mind me-" In fact both goats
wanted their way.
E whoa! WHOM! Whoa!' cried they, It
was OF no use, the goats would not obey,
Bump! Over went the sled; over went the
cart. Toby and Tommy tumbled headlons
in tho snow; but nobody was hurt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-17
GREETINGS TO
OUR BOYS AND GIRLS.

1,cnr c,hildrc,, OF the Club Your con-
4trlbi,tions this week are very Interesting,
particularly the poems. These arc 80
rood that could hardly decide which de-
served tho prize heartily congratulate
you all.
want to caution you again to be care-
iii about signing your papers. This
week there were several who omitted
their addresses entirely and Of course,
that Will delay the mailing Of their
bndgcs until can know where to send
them. Accuracy you know. Is very inn
portant. u is the little things that count.
or, rs tho old saw goes. "straws show
which way tho wind blows" / wnnt my
little friends to succeed In great things.
md 80 I have preached this little sermon
that they might be careful in the little
things.
When yos are busy with your Lessons,
DO not forget the It'd. c. c.. but remcm-a
Der that I am always glad to hear from
any little boy or girl Let's mako our
page this fall and winter better than
ever before. THE EDITOR.
The Weeks Prize Winners.
LUCY LEAkE, Of Petersburg, Va, for
drawing entitled, "The Cow In the
Moon"
MAMIE KING PECK, sM federal St.,
Lynchburg, VA for puzzle, Maxim
LUCILLE MEREDITH NORRIS, Of Wav-
erly Va, for poem entitled, Leaving
School.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-17
iTHAT#HIRED GIRL.

5!t When She en- me To work for the fnmly
an Congress- street the lady In tile house
sat down ana told her that agents, book
= 81, h,,vera - rmer,. and MI that class of
naonie =, HI IA nnetlnt the door and coldly
reni,Iaad ana 1 sarah satd she d rep,llse
than II aha hn1 to break every broom
stick IN Detroit. And she did. She threw
Ia doar Vida omen, blufred rightup at 'cm
and when she got through talking, the
i,aa,,ast 4 ! cant ,yns only too glad to
1aoya.rTt got 30 a fter awhile that peddlera
~ w., Mod That house, and tho door bell
never rang except for company.
4|rhc other dncy. as tho yrisot the house
was wiping or the spoons. tho bell rang.
she hastened@to the door, expecting to
COS 4 lady. nut her eyes encountered q
aim man, dressed in black, and wearing
and ' was going around to get acquainted
Win the members OF his flock. but Sarah
was not expected to know this.
"Oh-um-is is rs.--ah!'
"Git ~ exclaimed Sarah, pointing to the
gate,
s"Beg pardon, but would like to see
seq
5.'Meander!n she shouted. looking around
for a weapon Eve don't want any -four
sifters here!'
you're mistaken he replied, sHiilns..l
called to-',1
"Don't want anything to keep nouns
away-ny!"S she exclaimed ge.t'1tk ~ s
"is tho lady in 2" he inquired, trying