Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-06-11

| killed by Rosa May a few days ago
MIR. Cray. though deeply engrossed II
matters of serious import. was at
tracted by the grandeur of the Ami
mas canon, the railway, in the gran
lite cliffs, the deep gorges below
where the turbulent Animas seethes
and foams to make its way to the
wider river below. He says Colorado
Is wonderful; were more of the people
OF the east to come here and study
the scenes and opportunities. the
progress OF western industry might
be quickened. Mr.. Gray has been as
sociated with the Grand Trunk rail,
way, with its 1000 miles of track, for
"a years, and leaving the vast detail
OF this great system to travel over
the iron pathways of the mountains
for few days has given him an in
teresting diversion. He will arrange
10 secure scenic pictures OF the great
Southwest to hang in the general of
fees OF the Grand Trunk at Chicago.
and his trip to Durango and Silver
ion, sad as the mission has been. will
result in good to the country-help
TO attract the eyes of the east to the
richest area In America In resources
and natural advantages.
The La Plata district is moving
along all right. w. X. Price came
down yesterday evening and says
George w. Gilmore Is placing machin-
cry on the Tomahawk group. He will
employ compressor, propelled by
electric power. Mr.. Gilmore already
has his camp ready for active work,
having employed several men.
The Bonny Girl company is getting
ready to start the mill and resume
development of the mines, and In n
short time will have things moving
along smoothly The company sus.
tanned n slight loss and considerable
annoyance last winter by snow
slide coming down on their power
plant building. but this is being re.
paired and win soon be ready for
operation.
Mr. Price is superintendent of the
Empire Gold Mining company and Is
making very satisfactory progress
since resuming work. He had to
close down during the winter on ac.
count of the great depth of snow and
slides.
There was only one special social
event the past week. but wnat was
lacking in number of entertainments
was made up In elegance of the after.
noon at the residence of Mrs. Chas.
e. Herr Monday afternoon when Mrs
Herr entertained l6 ladies'. the guests
of honor being Mrs. N. G. Miller of
Denver, who had been visiting Mrs.
Herr for several weeks, and Mrs,
Jones who is the guest of Mrs. Chap
man. Bridge whist was the first on
the program and this exciting game
claimed the attention Of the company
a couple of hours when the count
was taken up to ascertain who had
won the first and BOBBY prizes. In
addition to the first and BOBBY prizes
there were two guest of honor prizes
After this was settled and the ladies'
had finished congratulating the sue.
cessful ones, refreshments in three
courses were served. One lady in
telling about this part of the program
simply used the word delicious"
1t was unnecessary to add any
adjectives. When the company de.
parted one and all voted Mrs Herr
a charming hostess.
The Leather" wedding brings the
fourth anniversary, and dinner par
ty is an enjoyable way to celebrate.
Six or eight well chosen guests are
be made most attractive. Use some
Of those pretty green or brown skins
in place OF a cloth. and plate doilies
to match. The centerpiece can be
low earthenware jar filled with flow.
ers. For the place cards use squares
OF leather with the letters done In
gold. Another very appropriate cen
terpiece would be three kid slippers.
heels together, with the toes pointed
out, filled with flowers. II expense
does not have to be considered. card
cases for all, with the name stamped
on the inside, would make exquisite
place cards. From the chandelier
over the table suspend four wedding
bells. After the repast each guest
must take turn with good luck
slipper; It must be an old one. or the
charm will not work. Twirl 1t three
times around the head from left TO
right, make a wish, and then throw
IL on the floor behind the back. If
1t falls with the toe pointed toward
you the wish WIN come true; II the
heel, there is no hope of fufillment:
II 1t lands sideways
There's good time coming,
Walt a little longer.
The Little Tycoon" was presented
at Red Mems hall last evening to an
appreciativc audience, much larger
than some anticipated, between 400
and 500 being present. Many of the
above number had attended the first