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Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29
CONTRACT 10 APPROVED.

A. M. Edwards returned the frst Of
the week from Denver where he had
been on business connected with the
Orchard Irrigation district. He brought
back with him the contract which had
been agreed upon between the at
torneys for the bond buyers. the dis
trict and the contractors. As soon as
the contract is voted on the work will
start. President LOTUS of the Stand
ard Construction company, which has
the contract. says that he hopes to
have dirt flying by the first Of Feb
ruary. This will give employment to
large force of men and will make
things lively around Pennington for
the next year or two. This means the
reclamation of $4,000 acres Of land. all
of which is tributary to Pennington.
-Farmington Times-Hustfer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29
sRIces-HAYs.

A simple but pretty wedding tool
place on Christmas day at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. William HAYS
OF the Animas valley. On account OF
the recent bereavement in the family
OF the groom, the wedding was very
quiet.
The contracting parties were Miss
Stella Hays, one of the daughters OF
the house. and Mr.. Richard Briggs OF
Junction creek. The bride. looked
very sweet in dainty white dress,
her bridesmaid being her sister, Miss
Nellie Hays. Mr.. Calvin Briggs, the
groom's brother. was best man.
The ceremony was performed at
1:30 Sunday afternoon by Rev. G. F.
Rassweiler OF the First M. E. church,
In the presence OF the immediate rela-
tives and members OF the two fami-
lies. After congratulations, those
present sat down to a bountiful wed.
ding dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Briggs will make their
home at the Hays ranch for the pres.
ent. Their Durango friends as we'll
as their friends throughout the coun-
~. extend congratulations and best
wishes for their future happiness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29
psArn OF !. {, suaLe.on.


AT 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon I.
r. Burieigh died at Mercy hospital al
the age OF Sc years. The cause OF
death was asthma.
MIR. Burleigh came here about two
years ago with his son Hugh. from
Mansssa and took up a homestead on
Pins river, intending to make his home
there. He was not strong enough to
cultivate 1t. and later sold his land.
Some eleven months ago he entered
Mercy hospital. where his son is now
employed.
The wife and mother died about
twelve years ago In Kansas City, and
since that time. MIR. Burleigh and his
son Hugh have made their home to
gether. Besides the latter, two Sons
and three daughters. all grown. sur
vive their father. These members oi
the family are all located In the far
east. 30 Will not be able to attend the
funeral which takes place tomorrow al
Q O'Clock at the Goodman undertake
ing parlors.
1t was rather q sad Christmas for
the son bereaved OF his father on the
holiday upon which we are wont to
make merry To lose our own at any
time is hard. but 1t Is perhaps deep
er sorrow when the merrymaking ol
the rest of the world intensifes oui
grief.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29
a HANDSOME CHRISTMAS GIFT

Saturday evening Manager J. A.
Clay. who returned that night from u
trip to New York city. received a
pleasant surprise in the form of a
gold watch OF elegant workmanship
and beautiful In design. The watch
was token OF esteem from the en-
ployes Of the San Juan Water & Pow
er company, and the Durango Gas &
Electric company.
Manager Clay is very popular with
all his employees, and as Matt Har.
rington presented the gift with a neat
speech, his remarks, which were both
clever and appropriate, were inter
rupted and punctuated with cheers.
In the back OF the watch the fol.
lowing inscription was engraved:
Presented to ]. A. Clay by the en-
rloyes OF the San Juan Water & Pow
er company and the Durango Gas and
Electric company. Christmas, 1910"
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29
ALLlsoN's CHRISTMAS.
Correspondence.


The Allison Sunday and public
schools gave joint entertainment and
Christmas tree at the school house
Friday evening. The room and tree
were prettily decorated by a commit
tee from the Sunday school, The
Scripture reading was read by Mrs.
William Woodard, and prayer offered
by Mrs. Pollock.
The program rendered by the chill
dren was appreciated by the audience
mirth and humor mingling with the
serious enough to keep up interest
Their singing, accompanied by the or
ganist, Mrs. Skogin, was excellent.
Santa Claus, Mr.. William Woodland
made his appearance with his usual
mirth and treated the children, then
the grown people (all OF whom march
ed on and off the platform) to lib
eral sack of candy, nuts, apples and
oranges donated by the Sunday school
The Ladies' Aid gave an oyster sup
per at the church before and after the
program from which they netted s
neat sum for the new manse and add
ed to the general good time of all.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29
AT PAoosA JUNCTION.

Travellers going and coming between
Durango and Pagosa Springs. compell-
ed to wait at the junction all the way
from a couple of hours to six or seven.
have often had reason to be grateful
that Mrs. Tim Carr had charge of the
eating house at that point
There was ones dinner. by taking It
slowly, that used up considerable time.
especially as it was always good
dinner. too. 1t was much pleasanter
to wait in Mrs. Carr's sitting room,
than in the small waiting room at the
depot, which though always clean, was
rather dreary.
At first Mrs. Carr catered to the
travelling public in the house she still
owns, which is located about block
from the depot. This made 1t hard
for persons intending to leave on the
eastern in either direction, since it is
short stop at the Junction, and
when the west bound train is late, its
arrival cannot be estimated very close
ly. Occasionally some one tempted by
tue cOHliOTl Vi MTS tulI Sllllus TOOm
was left In other cases persons were
afraid to risk waiting at the house for
fear of such thing occurring. 1t
| ali resulted in Mr.. and Mrs. Carr pur-
chasing a house across the railroad
track from the depot and fitting it up
| for an eating house. AS business has
increased they have improved it to
| suit their needs.
This fall an addition was built on
to the front of the house providing an
office for the use of guests. Two
large porches on either side of the
house were built on, one of these
leading into the office just mentioned,
and the other into the ladies' sitting
room, which was not before available,
| A door was also cut from the dining
room into the sitting room, so that 1t
could be reached from that room as
| well as from the outside entrance.
| Other improvements made on the
property at the same time, were fine
new cellar and barn.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29
BACK TO THE OLD HOME.

Editor David f. Day departed this
morning on a lengthy trip, covering
some months. Mr.. Day will stay over
In Denver for short time. and then
go on to Washington, d. C. He Will
visit his old home In the south. as
well rs the historic battleflelds where
he fought almost half century ago.
Mr.. Day has served long appren.
ticeship in the newspaper business
and those who have enjoyed his clever
paragraphs trust that he will find time
occasionally to contribute something
to the columns OF the Democrat, while
on his travels. We also wish him a
pleasant trip. and may the changes he
will find when he revisits the scenes
OF his youth, not prove too saddening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29
TEA AND COFFEE STORE SOLD

Yesterday Mrs. ]. P. Belmear OF
Dolores bought out the Union Pacific
Tea company's store, located in the
Richey block, from d. Doane. Mrs
Belmear left for her home in Dolore'
this morning, Ind will soon depart for
California to spend the winter. Miss
Myrtle A. Miles, who was In the store
for some three months the past sum.
mer, is manager of the business and
has full charge. Miss Miles expects to
ada to the stock and will carry fine
line of teas and coffees to suit the
needs Of her customers. She will be
pleased to have her friends call.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29
GIRL IN THE FAMILY NOW.

The family of the editor Of this vile
sheet was increased by the advent OF
girl on last Saturday evening at $3.50
O'Clock. The mother and the daugh-
ter are doing we'll, for which we are
truly thankful. The peculiar feature
OF the case is that while the mother
was not expecting anything in this line
to happen the old man knew all about
it and had made all arrangements to
take care of the new conner and had
the exact time of her arrival figured
down pat. The young lady's name Is
Miss Theora Ebnother, aged II years
and she is the step-daughter of the
editor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29
MARTINEZ FOUND GUILTY
OF MANSlAUGHTER

The case OF the People against ]
3 Martinez. accused of the murder
OF Fortunate Campbell, was closed
late Friday night In Conejos. after be-
Ing on trial since Monday, Dec. 10.
AS readers of The Herald remem-
ber, the shooting occurred on Jan
Is OF last year, when Mrs, Fortunate
Campbell was shot and killed In her
own doorway at Pagosa Springs at
midnight. Martinez was arrested. and
after the preliminarles. applied
through his counsel, Attorney Charles
A. johnson, for change of venue,
during the spring term OF court at
Pagosa Springs. Judge Pike granted
the same. and the case was set for
trial before Judge C. Holbrook at Co
nejos.
The case was bitterly contested on
both sides. District Attorney George
Lane, assisted by A. NJ. Emigh, con.
Quoted the prosecution. and Charles
A. Johnson was for the defense. About
eight. large majority OF the jury
were Mexicans, and the entire trial
was conducted In two languages. both
Mexican and English. Celestina Gar
Gin WAS the interpreter. and IS the at
torneys examined their witnesses. OF
addressed the jury in English, Garcis
initiating their gestures. followed thsm
in Spanish.
The case went to Jury Friday night
and late Saturday was still undecided
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29
COOL HEADS SAVE
TRAIN FROM WRECK

This incident happened eighteen
months ago on what is known as the
d & r. G. and C. Il S. Joint track
between the functions of Walsenburp
and Cuchara. in Colorado, says the
Railroad Mems Magazine.
! have witnessed many deeds of dar.
ing. many acts of charity, and many
dare devil" stunts performed by rail
road men. but never before saw such
a Quick-witted, cool-headed stunt as
the following. After II was over
told the conductor. and all the salts.
fsction ! got from him was:
'Well, you have certainly got to
have your head cut in all the time
down on this Joint track, II you want
70 get over the road"
II was Rio Grande passenger train
that left Denver about y. m, heavily
laden down with passengers for the
ssn Juan and its tributaries. This
train reached Cuchara Junction on
time ana pulled out about 1880 a. m
The wind was blowing nearly hur'
rfcAne, and the mercury was down be
low the freezing point.
The blackness Of the night did not
help TO make 1t pleasant for Engineer
Walter Henthorn. Tho snow beating
against tho window in HIS cab kept
him with his head continually oui
searching the inlky blackness for dan
ser.
It il : busy pisos Of track between
WAlssnburg and Pueblo, aaA the two
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29
CFOkE-DAviS

Rev. Father Callahan yesterday per.
formed the ceremony which united In
marriage, Miss Catherine Anna Davis
of Thompson's Park. to w. j. Croke.
the chief of the Durango fire depart
ment.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Croke are well
known in Durango and have large
circle of friends who extend congrat-
ulations, and wish them happy and
prosperous future.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

J. T. Hickman was operated on yes
te.day at Ochsner hospital for cancer
Almost the last thing before the pa
tient succumbed to the influence OF the
snaesthetic. he said. Nov. doctor
don't cut off my mustache, I've hat
that over forty years" The doctor
promised. but after beginning to opei
ate found that the growth was SO much
larger than anticipated that the be
loved hirsute appendage had to go
Mr.. Hickman Is getting along yer!
nicely today. He is well known resi-
uent OF Flora Vista and came to Dd
range a couple of days ceQ
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

less mortals to leave that bleak and
windy plain and come to the sunny
city of Durango, where the women, the
climate and business opportunities are
OF the very best.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
limited States Indian Serxice

Oniteo otdteS inoldh oeTVlCe
Southern Ute Agency, Ignacio, Colo.
The following lands will be sold un-
der act of Congress OF May 27, 1902
(Public No. 1859 to the highest bidder
for cash, under sealed bids with Ger
titled checks for 25 per cent of bid.
The right to reject any or all bids is
reserved.
For full particulars write Charles F.
Werner, Superintendent, Ignacio, Colo
rado.
Allotment 2S5, Bill Gum, non-com-
petent-The N. Y OF the NV. u of
Sec. 13, T. "a N. R. 9 W., N. M. P.
M, containing 40 acres. Appraised
value $500. Readvertised Dec. 26,
1910; bids opened Jan. 20, 1911.
Allotment 204. George Tree. non
competent-The NE u of the S. w.
u and the NV. u of the S.E. u
the S. " of the SW. u of Sec s, r.
33 N. R. IL w. N. M. P. NJ, containing
100 acres. Appraised value $500. Re-
advertised Dec. &c, 1910; bids opened
Jan. %, 1911.
Allotment 23O. Susan Rope, deceased
The w. " of the NE. Y and the E.
" of the NE. u of Sec. "a, T. "a.
N. R. II West N. NJ. P. NJ, containing
l60 acres. Appraised value $3.50. Re-
advertised Dec. 26, 1910; bids opened
Jan. rs, 1911.
Allotment 22s, Henry Rope, deceas-
ed-The S. " of the Sc. v and the
N. " of the Sc. u OF Sec. 13. T.
"a. N. Range 10, West N. NJ. P. NJ, con-
tanning 100 acres. Appraised value
5000. Readvertised Dec. 26, 1910; bids
opened Jan. 25. 1911.
Allotment PA. Ada Tobias. deceased
The S. u of the NV. u of Sec. 2S,
T. SS. and the S. " OF the NE. Y
of Sec. 20, f. 33, all in range West
of the N. NJ. p. NJ, containing 100
acres. Appraised value $64O. Read
vertised Dec. &c. 1910; bids opened
Jan. rs. 1911.
Allotment 1871, Tomia Head, non
competent-The e. " OF the S.W. X
and the W. " of the S.W. Y Of Sec.
SO, T. "a NJ, Range 10 West, N. NJ.
7. NJ, containing 100 acres. Appraised
value 1920. Readvertised Dec. 26. 1910;
bids opened Jan. 25. 1911.
Allotment 165, Captain Union, de-
eeased-The NV. Y of the Sc. VI,
and the SW " of the NE. Y OF Sec.
4. T. 80 N Range West N. NJ. P. NJ.
and the Sc. Y of the NE. u and
the NE. u of the Sc Y Of Sec. s
T. 32 N. Range West, N. NJ. p. NJ,
containing 100 acres. Appraised value
81 900. Readvertised Dec. 26, 1910;
bids opened Jan %, 1911.
Allotment 1870. John Williams, nom
competent-The Sc. u and the f. VI
of the S.W. u of Sec. l3, T. "a N.
r. 10 w. N. NJ. P. NJ, containing 24O
acres. Appraised value $3.50. Adver-
tised Dec. 26, 1910; bids opened Feb.
25. 1911.
Allotment 102. Andrew Moore. de-
ceased-The N. W. u CT the NE. Y
the Sc. Y of the NV. 4; the NE. u
and the S.W. u OF the NV. " OF Sec.
10. 7. 33 N, R. s Wesi N. NJ. P. NJ,
100 acres. Appraised value
$3.50. Advertised Dec. &c, 1910; bids
opened Feb. rs. 1911.
CHAnLES r. WERNER,
Supt. and 8. d. A.
Ignacio, Colorado, Dec. 20, 1910.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

with q hung jury. Early Sunday
morning. verdict was returned OF
murder In the second degree. This
involves q sentence of from ten years
to life imprisonment. Martinez will
be sentenced on Jan. 6.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

appointment. DR.. Lingenfelter was
called and set the broken bone. The
patient is getting along very nicely
today, although suffering considerable
pain last night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

ana WISH tnem q DTlRnL IuIuTe.
From Tuesdays Daily.
Thomas H. Tulley came down on the
train this morning from Trimble.
w. ID. Cabell is over from Dolores
for a day or two.
T. A. Goodnight made flying trip
to town from Ignacio last night.
Silverton last night and left for trip
through the Montezuma valley today.
George Skoog, the civil engineer,
went to Ignacio this morning to do
couple of days surveying.
w. T. Bozman, the Cortez booster,
was Durango visitor last night, re-
turning home this morning.
F. T. Hickman came up from Flora
Vista last night and is in the city to-
day to consult DIR. Ochsner.
William w. Hunter is down from
the May Day mine for day or two,
on brief vacation trip.
R. ]. Davis came up from Farming
ton last night and departed for Bay
field today. on surveying business.
r. C. Salyer, the contractor, left for
Oxford this morning to continue work
on the hotel he is putting up there.
Oscar Wright, who Is connected with
the moving picture show in Silverton,
passed through this morning to Den
yer on business trip.
Miss Frances Lambert departed for
her home in Hesperus this morning
after a few days in town visiting
friends.
Mike Campion was a guest OF the
Palace last night from the Florida,
and left for a business trip to Farm
ington this morning.
C. H. Ruhmland and Carl w. Cage
returned on this mornings train from
Trimble where they took In the dance
last night.
]. G. Kite was an arrival from Den
vel last night. Mr. Kite is here to
dispose of the half interest which he
owns in the Horseshoe saloon, to Andy
Chitwood.
Attorney a. NJ. Edwards was a guest
of the Strater last night on his way
from Pennington to Santa Fe, on
legal business. Mr.. Edwards depart.
ed on this mornings eastern.
District Attorney Alex Read and two
sons were returning passengers from
last night. where they
spent Christmas, and continued to Tt
ezra Amarillo this morning.
Glen Russell departed for the ranch
at Spring creek this morning, after
spending Christmas with his relatives
In this city. Mrs. Russell and the
children will remain some time longer.
Mrs. Margaret Mason left on the
eastern this morning to spend the
winter with her daughter, Mrs. w. X.
Draydon. Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Mason
ond the children were at the train to
sec Mrs. Mason off. We trust she
will have a pleasant visit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

Mrs. Allie Bausman and son wer,
through passengers to Pueblo this
morning from Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

Two feet of snow on Cumbres. 1t
drifted pretty badly yesterday. but Is
said to be clear and still today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

8. L. Dowell Of Allison and J. r.
Wilson of Denver were guests of the
Savoy over night. The gentlemen
came In on the eastern yesterday and
departed for trip through San Juan
county. New Mexico. today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

F. w. McCord was Durango visito
on business yesterday from Bayfield,
He departed for home this morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

Mr.. shemwell Sr. left Saturday for
California. His son Walter accom-
panied him az far as Durango. looking
after turkey shoot Christmas time
Pennington Enterprise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

Miss Agnes Palmquist came down
from Silverton this morning to spend
few days with Alderman A. B. Mel
con and family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

From Wednesdays Daily.
Tom Trippe, the real estate man
passed through from Silverton to Den
yer this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29
BENNETT-JoHNsoN.

Saturday evening, Miss Eva John
son, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Johnson of this city, was married to
Mr.. T. u. Bennett OF Alamosa. The
ceremony was performed at the home
OF the brides parents. 437 Third ave-
nue. by Rev. G. f. Rassweiler, pastor
of the First M. u. church.
This morning Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett
departed on a wedding trip. to Creede
and other points In the state, after
which they will make their home in
Alamosa. The bride wore very pret-
ty tailor suit Of mixed novelty goods
In a grayish tan, and hat suggesting
the same shades, with a touch Of red.
The bride has a great many friends
In Durango who wish her the best
there Is. Her husband is an employe
of the D. & r. G. running out OF Ala
piosa. Durango friends extend con
gIatulations to Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett
and wish them bright future.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

MIR. and Mrs. Orvifle Galbreath left
for their home at Kearns this morn
ing. Mr.. Galbreath has been In Du
range for about three months. most
OF the time being spent in Mercy hos
pital. He is able to be around again
but is still very weak.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

Alderman C. E. Dudley was unfor-
tunate enough to fall on the pave
ment last evening. breaking his left
arm just above the wrist. The acci-
dent occurred near the corner Of Sec
ond avenue and Eighth streets, while
Mr.. Dudley was on his way to keep an
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

]. e. Stevens returned to his home
at Pennington this morning after a
couple OF days In town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

William Exon Of the hrm of Exol
& Rush OF Dolores is in the city OF
account of the illness OF his wife whom
he brought in night before Jast t.
enter Mercy hospital. MRS. Exon ha,
been I'll Tor about six weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. AL. Watson and chill
dren passed through from Silverton to
Denver this morning to spend the win
ter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-29

v. U. Rodgers was an arrival las
evening from Telluride on a visit t.
relatives.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-04-02

Because no had lost faith In the
banks. the prediction. often made TO
Samuel Chatham, who lived alone in
q lonely spot about two miles west
OF Nassawango Meeting house. in wor.
rester county. Md. that he would be
robbed OF his lifetime savings. came
true when robbers entered the house
while the old man was asleep and SO.
cured sum Of money estimated at
from $4,000 10 $4,000 In gold coin and
currency.
II has been known for many years
that the old man kept thousands OF
dollars In the house. and only last
week his brother. G. w. Chatham.
drove out 10 the hut and tried to per.
suade him TO place the money in some
bank for safe keeping. but he refused
TO part with his wealth.
Mr.. Chatham made his money in the
timber business and for several years
was q money lender. but for the past
four or Ave years he became imbued
with the idea that those whom he had
loaned money to were trying to beat
him out OF II. and he called all his
loans In. boarding II away In an old
trunk. The trunk was found In a
thlcket near Chatham's home
In the money stolen was 5000 in
gold coin. mostly $50 pieces.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-04-02
PestoffIee Rohbers cnntured.

Two men weer arrested after fight
and n chase In front OF the Grand
Central station in New York and were
safely locked up AZ police headqnar
ters in consection with the postofiice
robbery at Richmond. Va. early Mon
day morning. whom $4,000 worth 81
stamps and $4,000 cash were taken
from two iron safes.
New York. March 30. - Two meI
we're arrested after fight and 2
chase In front 81 the Grand Central
station and were safely locked mp nj
police headquarters In connection with
the postoffice robbery at Richmond
Va. early Monday morning. when SIS.
roo worth OF stamps and $4,000 cash
were taken from two iron safes.
The men arrested are Fred Cunning
ham. OF London. England. and Franz;
Chester. Of ST. Paul. MINI. A third
man was with the two arrested. but he
escaped.
The arrest was made by detectives
from police headquarters and postal
bectors. With the men were seized
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-04-02
AIlas branded a. nrIbe.raker.

Just as the New York senate al
Albany was about to vote on the ques-
ton whether lothian p. Aids was
guilty of accepting a $1,000 bride. as
charged By Senator Benn Conger
Aids resigned from the senate
Thrown into confusion by this sud
den and unexpected move on the part
Of the accused man. the senate tool;
recess for an hour 10 determine
whether any further action could be
taken.
Reassembling. the senate voted by
40 ayes to Q noes that the charges
against Aids had been sustained. This
vote was taken on n resolution Of
fered by Senator Cobb. declaring that
Conger's charges had been proved.
The report OF the committee on the
whole TO the senate proper was adopt
ed by 3S ayes to s notes.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-04-02
Children Dance as Mother Burns.

Two of her little children danced
gleefuily about her. apparently think.
ing It fins. sight. while Mrs. Howard
Myers, aged tweniy-six years. burned
20 death IN the yard Of her home at
Smoketown. near Hagerstown. Nd
Mrs Myers was burning rubbish
while her three children PLAYED n"ar.
by. The mothers dress caught Ere.
The oldest child. with some realization
cf the horror ran for help. hut Mrs.
Myers was dead before the first OF the
ncighbors reached her.