Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1905-07-03


the day shift to make change with,
and this was taken. The slot machine
for playing quarters WAS broken open
at the back and all the money taken
ont. Mr.. Grant one Of tne proprie-
tors said this morning that he had
counted the money in the machine
yesterday morning, and for that rea-
son knew the burglars had secured
800 besides what was played yester-
day. There were two other slot ma
molested. probably for the reason
that the burglars did not want so
many nickels or were scared away
Nothing else was molested. There
was not any evidence that tns bur
glars had even taken drink or a
cigar. The Commercial is one Of tne
early closers. seldom keeping open
later than midnight.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. K Ferguson return
ed tnis morning from their trip to
neighboring mountain towns They
came from Telluride to Ophir. thence
by horseback across the range 10 Sill
verton. The trails Oh the high line
are just barely passable. Mr.. Fergu-
sons parents left from Telluride for
their homes In Iowa.
Chief Ignacio and his wife were in-
jured yesterday in a runaway in
hn ri nj
sage this afternoon from Superintend-
ent Peterson stated the old chief was
pretty badly injured. His scalp was
nearly torn on. his head was bruised
and he WAS nurt In the back. His
squaw escaped with . badly sprained
knee. The runaway occurred near
Gus Olbert's place and was caused by
the tongue of the wagon coming loose
| from the neckyoke and dropping
down. The chief and his squaw were
picked up and Mancos doctor was
sent for. who dressed their injuries
where they are being cared for Ig-
uacio and his wife have been staying
at Fort Lewis the last month, being
camped there and watching tne prog
ress OF the Indian students, some OF
whom are related TO mis- wife. The
chief and wife were on their way back
TO their home at Navajo Springs
when the runaway occurred,
| The grand and glorious Fourth OF
July is only i've days distant. Then
the great American eagle will screecb
In Durango. The various committees
have arrangements completed for the
various events and The Herald can az.
sure one and all that the day is going
to be Il busy and lively one In this
city. In fact, the celebration starts
| Monday with baseball and racing
events. And do you know there is go.
ing to be something doing in baseball
circles. Slattery is coming down with
his "slobs" stronger than ever. and
1t is rumored that Durango will be
able to deliver the goods, which
means game for your whiskers.
There is no question about this. Then
the racing events will be equally iu-
,eresting the same afternoon.
| or course, the real celebration will
take place Tuesday. the 4tn. The
town will be aGlow with patriotic col
ors, flags and bunting, II will be a
great day for the rising generation
In the first place, patriotism will be
instilled In the minds OF the people by
Judge Lindsey Of Denver. Every
grown person has heard Of and knows
Judge Lindsey and every child should
know him and what he is doing for
the youth OF the land. To hear the
| Judge alone Is well worth the time OF
every resident Of La Plata county. In
addition to this, 1t is but right and
proper that our country friends take
IA day Oh and let tne little ones come
to town and enjoy the events that en-
thuse every boy and girl in the land.
| Wake up 10 the situation. Do not
think the committees are sleeping.
| They are very active and there is 60.
ing to be something doing that will
awaken old.time interest in the ma.
lional day,