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Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04
PICTURE SHOWS AND pANIcs.


Twenty-six people were tramp - 60
death in panic caused by the flar-
ing Of film in a picture show house
in Pennsylvania. There was never
any danger; it was all the result Of
fear; yet it is something that is liable
to happen in any city at any time
moving picture is being exhibited. 1t
should be made plain to the patrons of
such houses that there is no cause
for fear when such an accident hap
pens.
The picture thrown upon the screen
is the enlargement Of series of tiny
photographs taken on continuous
strip of cclluloid at such speed that
one after another the various stages
of movement in the subject photo
graphed is reproduced in way to
impress the eye with the delusion that
the object is in motion. To produce
the illusion on the screen the film is
run at swift speed in front of high
power electric light. Celluloid is high
ly inflammable; the electric light pro-
dnces enough heat to ignite the film
unless 1t is kept in molten. The ma
chimes licensed to be used in making
these enlargements are said to be so
arranged that in case the film should
cntch fire in its progress across the
area of light, only the few inches be-
ing momentarily exposed can burn.
While the films are often 1,e00 feet
in length, the portions unexposed at
the time are so protected in enclos-
ing metal boxes that the combus-
tion of the entire length is practical
ly impossible.
The small section which flashes is
therefore incapable of doing any harm
of itself, but when it occurs the tiny
explosion, itself little more than the
flare of striking match, is multi
piled on the screen to the same power
as the lens enlarges the tiny photo
graph, and the audience seeing sheet
of flame several feet high flash upon
the screen, gets the impression that
the entire end of the theatcr has brok-
EN- out afire. This picture is what
alarms those who do not understand
its nature and starts such a panic as
that which occurred in the Pennsyl-
vanin town.
Such an accident to the film may
occur almost any moment, yet may
be avoided for many months. When
one occurs, the sensible thing is to
keep the seat, since there is really
very little danger of fire. But or
two excited persons in an audience can
start all but the coolest in motion at
such time and the danger lies in
the chance of being trampled by
frenxied mob.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04
"MAN OF PEACE"

The visit of Admiral Togo, "The
eastern man of peace" to America,
is at an end and the admiral is now
ON the high seas on his homeward
trip. The admirals visit to this
country afforded him pleasure, and
certainly afforded this country pleas
ure through his repeated assurances of
a peaceful attitude from the Japanese
standpoint towards the republic of the
western hemisphere.
Japan is world power, and grow
ing world power. There is no ques-
tion about it, and all the nations of
the world have admitted the fact. If
Japan adopted an antagonistic atti-
tudc toward this country it would be
matter for serious consideration by
the highest governmental authorities,
but there appears no cloud on the
horizon in this regard.
Admiral Togo was the guest of this
country, He was afforded every op-
portunity to see behind the battle
ments of our fortresses. He was ta-
ken through our naval yards. In fact,
all our defenses were thrown open
to his inspection. He expressed his
admiration of them all and acted like
a gentleman in all his dealings with
the government. He showed in every
way that he appreciated the honors
being extended to him and wound up
his visit by speech in which he de-
clared that his name meant "the man
of peace" lef
1t may seem incongruous that this
little fighting man, who brought proud
Russia to her suppliant knees, is ''the
man Of peace" but the battle of the
Sea of Japan was a wonderful peace
movement, when properly studied.
Togo's visit to this country is an
other peace movement, in line with
the movement for international peace
started energetically by President
Taft. This country has no reason to
fear Japan, but Togo. as ''the man Of
peace" has taught the world that the
best way TO stop the progress of a
campaign of aggrandxement is by
keeping well-equipped army and
navy always ready to teach the ag-
grandircr lesson.
Togo's visit was courteous return
of the call made on Japan by our
president, then secretary Of war. II
was an assurance of friendly rela-
ticnships, MS was our presidents call
an assurance to Japan. Japan. Eng
land. France and America are prac-
tically aligned for world peace and
they can pretty nearly handle all the
rest of the world. With President
Taft conducting negotiations In WASH
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04
TAYLOR SAYS THEY LIE.
Report That He Was in Sheriff Duff
ur's Possee Is Not True.

Cedar Hill, N. NJ, Aug. 80, 1911.
To The Durango Evening Herald:
l ask for space in your paper to
correct a lie printed in the Durango
Democrat of late late. In pur-
ported interview of Sam Tiuby's he is
made to say that l was with Sheriff
pufer when he followed them up
Canon Largo on the 21st inst. Now
at that time was with a fishing party
on the west fork of the San Juan,
about thirty miles above Pagosa
Springs, Colo. The said party con-
sisted of Thomas Allen, John Wilker-
son, Marion Ford, Mrs. Ford, myself,
and my wife and my family, so at
that time l was at least 100 miles
from the scene of the conflict on that
date. Any one doubling my word can
ask any of the parties whose names
are given above, they are all resi-
dents of PGgosa Springs, Colo. When
Sam TRULY, or the Durango Demo-
crat, said I was with Outer on that
occasion they wilfully LIED.
Yours respectfully,
JIM TAYLOR.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Representative George Weaver is
home from the west La Platas where
he has been in the employ of the
Doyle Consolidated Mining company.
He is especially enthusiastic regard
ing the development work going on
in that section.
The new mill which is being con-
structed on the Doyle properties will
be completed in about two weeks. At
present thirty men are employed on
the improvement work.
The Economic mill which was start
ed yesterday is built on the plan of
the Economic mill in the Cripple
Creek district. The ore treatment will
be the roasting process, the same as
used there.
The machinery will be run and the
place lighted by electricity, one eighty
horse power and one forty horse pow
er boiler and dynamoo has been
installed for the purpose.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04
THE LATEST NEWS
FROM EFARMINGTON

FARMINGTON, Aug. 31.-Next
Monday, Sept. a, is the big political
day in Aztec, at which time it is
contemplated the ruling spirits of the
county will formulate some plan of
cooperation in the interest of start
ing San Juan county off under the
new state government with a pro-
gressive political slate. A sentiment
among the better element of citizens
is strongly in favor of laying most
of the old professional politicians
who have heretofore dominated
through the "amichen" the govern
mental affairs, and substitute young
business men. Much depends they say
upon the basis we start upon as to
the future industrial and commercial.
prosperity of New Mexico and all
thinking citizens regardless of party
in this county appear to be in favor
of new order of things.
The office of sheriff of this county
appears to be in demand as already
.hSiS aie saiu W NC tiiIeC dspfdHls,
one at Pennington and two at Aztec.
However, Mr.. Dufer, the present in
cumbent, is the only one so far to
make public announcement.
The city council has established the
grade for ten-foot cement sidewalk
to extend from Main street to the S.
A. & A. P. depot. Property owners
along Behring street will defray ex-
pense of construction. However, the
city council will be requested to grade
down the hill at the south end of
Behring street where it abuts the d. &
R. G. railway right of way.
The citizens of the Fruitland and
Kirkland country, west of Pennington,
are to hold a mass meeting today to
determine what action to take against
the Coolidge Ditch company for fail
ure to supply water for the farms
under that ditch west of the La Plata
river. AS reported in The Herald at
the time, some two months ago the
flume across the La Plata river was
carried out by high water in the river
and for some unexplained reason the
company who are Colorado and Grand
Junction people have made no eff
fort to replace the same. Reports
from that section say that crops have
been seriously damaged.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Texas used to be the place where
polite people, who did not like to speak
the word hell, used to consign their
enemies, but Durango man told us
yesterday that Texas is now one of
the good" places. He says that to-
day Texas is what New England was
once. a Puritan stronghold. 1t has
more prohibition towns than all New
England. 1t has made it criminal
offense for railroad passenger to
drink even from his own whisky bot
tie. 1t has fewer lynchings than In
diana. There are said to be only
three longhorn steers left in the
state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Mrs. C. w. Fisherdick, who stayed
over in town yesterday, after seeing
her guests, Mrs. NJ. Murray and
daughter Helen, off for Denver, left
for Hesperus this morning to spend
a few days with Mrs. Charles Heather
before leaving for Red Mesa on her
way to her home on the La Plata.
Mrs. Fisherdick says that the La
Plata section is beautiful just now.
The crops of grain and hay are abund-
ant, and there is good yield of both
apples and pears. Vegetables were
never better.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04
PAROLE SEEN FOR J. r. WALSH

I.EAVENwoRTH, Kas.. Sept. l.
When the parole board meets at the
federal penitentiary here this month
the first case to be considered will
be that of John r. Walsh, the for
mer Chicago banker. Mr.. Walsh en-
tered the penitentiary Jan. 10, 1910,
convicted of having violated the bank
ing laws. Recently President Taft
refused to grant him n pardon, but
it is believed he will be paroled when
the board meets. At the direction of
Attorney General wickersham the
outstanding indictments against Mr..
Walsh have been quashcd, thus re-
moving the last obstacle in the way
of paroling the prisoner. Mr.. Walsh
this week entered upon his seventy
fifth year and is one Of the Oldest in.
mates of the federal prison.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Mrs. Emma Melville of Parsons,
Kas., arrived last night to visit her
sister, Mrs. A. w. Robbins, and had
not announced her coming as she
wished to give her sister a pleasant
surprise When she arrived she found
that Mrs. Robbins was out on a camp
ing trip on the Vallecito. Mrs. Mel
vile will go out to the camp and
will probably succeed in giving her
sister far greater surprise than if
she had found her at home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

H. C. Haffner and children of Fort
Lewis mesa, went out on the eastern
this morning bound for Suspension
Bridge, N. Y, where the remains of
the late Mrs. Edith May Haffner will
be inferred. The baby is five months
old, poor wee thing, and was good as
she could be, but lay watching and
looking as if waiting for some one to
come, whom she loved and wanted.
1t was so pathetic in a child so young,
especially when one remembered how
fruitless the baby's patient waiting
for her mother, was. What wonder
full thing mother love is, and how hard
this mortal life seems to be some
times, upon the weak!
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

DR.. w. c. Williams, prominent
Denver physician, was in the city last
night on his way to Cortez where he
owns 100 acres of land adjacent to
the Davy oil we'll. DR.. Williams said
he expected to look around in the
Montezuma valley and in this section
generally, and although he did not
say so, we gathered that he may be
induced to add to his real estate hold
ings, provided he finds something to
suit him. He went out on the South
ern this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Mrs. ]. A. Stebbins departed this
morning via the Southern for San
Francisco, where she will join her hus-
band, and they will then continue to
their home in Fresno, Cal, by auto,
taking about month for the trip
and proceeding along the coast, most
of the way. By the time Mrs. Steb-
bins reaches home she will have been
absent about three months. During
her visit with her sister, Mrs. G. H.
Clark, Mrs. Stebbins made a great
many friends, who look forward to
seeing her in Durango again at some
time in the near future.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Mrs. Annie Morast went out on the
Southern this morning, bound for
Denver, after weeks visit with her
son, c. w. Morast, and wife. Mr..
Morast is express messenger on the
Southern and went out on this MORN
ing's train, which will give an oppor-
tunity for visit with his mother
this evening at Telluride. Mrs. Nor
asst came in via the eastern, in order
to get the benefit of the scenery over
both routes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04
A JOKE.

One of the latest jokes out is the
fact that Samuel TRULY has charged
George b. Munson and The Herald
Printing company of Durango, with
wackedly intending to desame, injure
and abuse the said Samuel TRULY, and
to impeach his honesty, integrity. vir-
tue and reputation. Twenty thousand
dollars is the amount wanted by Tru-
by for the loss of his GOOD NAME
Silverton Miner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Harvey Ellis, president of the Fruit
Belt Investment company returned on
the eastern last night from trip to
Kansas City. Mr.. Ellis tells us that
the farmers in Kansas are in rather
hard luck this season and that many
of them are turning their eyes to-
ward the San Juan country with a
view to making it their future home.
Mr.. Ellis is live wire and we can
rest assured that he put in several
good lcks for this county while on
the trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

We have concluded to set aside the
hours from p. m. to p. m. daily to
BIZ arrested in and all sheriffs. dep
uty sheriffs, constables and police Of
ficers having warrants, summons, or
other papers IN libel or other cases
arc urgently requested to call on us
during those hours as it makes il
very inconvcnient for us to be ar
rested right while we are in the mid
die Of the work Of writing heavy
editorial.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Richard Clifford, who is here on
visit to his son, w. l. Clifford, the
local manager of the Porter Fuel
company, went to Pennington today.
to visit old friends of his, whom he
knew years ago in Wilton, Kas., A. F.
Gross and family. Mr.. Clifford was
looking forward to the visit with a
great deal of pleasure. 1t is always
pleasant to see home folks when one
il, away from home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Some inquisitive people are asking
why the suit for criminal libel was
brought, by Attorneys Pulliam and
johnson, in the absence of District
Attorney Lane. We do not know why
it was so done unless it was because
the other parties had a suspicion that
Lane would not lend himself tc such
d ridiculous proposition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Byron Cain and
children of Belle Plaine, Kas., who
were here on a brief visit 20 Mrs.
T.. J. Bevis of Pioneer City on the
Florida mesa, departed for home this
morning. Mrs. Bevis and daughter,
Mrs. r. T. Arid, went out on the east
ern as far as Florida station. Mr..
Bevis, after attending to some bust
camp this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

The Democrat forget" to say that
continuance of the case against us in
justice court was granted at the re-
quest of the Trubys and that our at
torney, Mr.. Russell, agreed to the
continuance because we do not want
to take any advantage. The case has
brought us already more good than
II can ever cost us.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04
via the Southern this morning.

Miss R. Ellen Gilmor, principal of
the Whittier school, came in on the
eastern last evening to prepare for
the opening session of school on Tues
day next. Miss Gilmor spent the
past three months and half in study
ing methods at the best educational
centers of the east, and returns much
benefited by the results Of her labors
and also well rested from the change
of climate and scene.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

A New York pastor says the auto
mobile is an invention of the Old
Nick and that it is responsible for the
falling off in attendance at Sunday
services. If there is anything that
the automobile hasn't now been blamed
for we are unable to recall it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Mrs. H. McEwen of Cortez returned
from Denver last night where she
was called by the illness of her daugh-
ter. The nature of the young lady's
trouble was such that it was feared
an operation was necessary, but she
is one the road to recovery without
undergoing the trying ordeal Mrs.
McEwen continued her travels home
ward today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Here's a new argument for making
hay while the sun shines: An Atchi-
son gambler says there are only about
ten years when card-player is lucky.
He says the older man grows the
poorer cards ne draws. He Says in
ali his experience he never knew an
ola man who was lucky at cards.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Miss Edna Connor leaves for Bay
field tomorrow where she enters upon
her school duties next week. The
Bayfield, teachers have been assigned
as follows: George Smith, principal;
Miss Edna Connor, assistant princi-
pal; Miss Emma Garrish, intermedi-
ate grades, and Mrs. Joe Prewitt, pri-
mary. The different members of the
corps are all educators of recognized
ability, so the school year bids fair
to be an especially successful one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Mrs. Henrichs and son Gordon, who
have been the house guests of Mrs.
Charles Snyder and Mrs. r. L. Glenn.
ents for several weeks, departed for
their home in Wisconsin today. They
are enthusiastic in their praise of
Colorado people, Colorado climate and
Colorado scenery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Miss Mollie Logan and Miss Bea-
trice Saenger came down from Sill
verton last night, and departed this
morning for Denver, ON a vacation
trip of few weeks. Miss Logan
ness, and will take an outing while
recuperating.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Frank Staplin, the Pennington edi-
tor and merchant, was an over night
slayer in Durango last night while
on his way to attend the Republican
state committee meeting at the New
Mexican capital. Nj. Staplin made
this shop a mighty pleasant call and
presented this editor with some ex-
tremely fine grapes of home vintage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

John Gamsby, who has charge of
the state fish hatchery at Emerald
lakes, is in the city on brief busi-
ness trip. In addition to being an
efficient official Mr.. Gamsby is an in
comparable host, as those who have
had the pleasure of accepting his hos
pitality can testify.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Speaking of truly enjoyable forms
of summer outdoor sports, the society
with the long name is busily engaged
ia slaughtering $4,000 New York cats.
Can you, on the spur Of the moment,
think of anything that would give
you more pleasure than killing 10000
poor harmless cats?
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04
Mrs. Katherine McMaster "

Mrs. Katherine McMaster was 4
guest of the Savoy over night on her
way to the northeastern part of San
Juan county, New Mexico, where she
will teach this coming terra. While
the school is in New Mexico, Mrs.
McMaster will get her mail at ALI
son. and in order to reach her desti-
nation. must make a long ietour by
way of Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

S. H. Burris, brother OF Senator
Burris of Pueblo, who is associated
with George W. Avery in the Incas
Mining, Milling and Leasing company,
returned last evening from Pueblo,
where he visited his family, and made
certain arrangements for the coming
school year, for the children. This
morning Mr.. Burris went up to the
mine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Backinger came
down from the Animas valley today.
Paul has been fishing, hunting and
prospecting in the Hermosa section
while the head of the family camp
ed with friends at the Electra lake.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

A new race Of people has been
discovered, up near the north pole,
who had never seen person of an
ether race until some white men found
them recently. They will now become
civilized and learn to drink whisky
and cuss the administration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed McAllister have a
fine baby girl, who arrived early this
morning. Everyone in the family is
doing nicely, and Mr.. McAllister is
quite normal, considering the import
ance of the event.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl J. Scharnhorst
jr were guests of the Palace over
night and left this morning for their
home at Dolores. They returned last
evening from a two weeks visit with
Mrs. Scharnhorst's mother, Mrs. II.
M. Thompson, of Aztec.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Vic Coulson, the Bayfield, bachelor
and merchant, returned home via Ig-
nacio today. Vic's friends have, on
50 many occasions, started rumors of
his matrimonial intentions that they
no longer find one willing to give ear
to the improbable story.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Barney Haughey is out after ten
days siege of upheaval of the stom-
ach caused by eating over ripe meat.
Mr.. Haughey's appearance would lead
one to believe the illness was of ten
years duration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

While taking an active part in the
hay harvest on his $500 acre ranch
on Pine river Johnnie Farrell acquired
his annual crop of hay fever that is
causing him no end of misery. His
condition is such that even the herd
of dogs fail to get a pleasant look.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Rev. L. w. Gunby, pastor of the
Southern M. f. church in this city,
left this morning for Walsenburg, to
attend the state conference. Mrs.
Gunby and her sister, and the chill
dren, are still camping on Lightner
creek, and having a splendid time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

i. E. Carr and K. W. Spieser are
home from Pine river where they
srent a brief outing reading the "..'o
cernping, fishing, or hunting allowed"
siers which are numerous in thac
section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Mrs. James Mitchell of Allison, who
was in town yesterday on business,
returned home this morning. Her
mother, Mrs. Mary Yates Johnston,
who has been visiting her from
jamestown, N. Y, for some time, left
today for Salt Lake, where she will
visit other relatives before return
ing to her eastern home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

There may be germs in plenty on
our paper money but they don't
bother us very bad for when we get
hold of piece of money we grasp it
so tightly that all the germs it carries
are instantly squeezed to death.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Fred Townsend, the well known AZ
tee merchant, is guest Of the Stra-
ter. He has experienced considerable
trouble with his eyes of late and is
in the city for the purpose of con-
sulting a local optician.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Miss X. A. Fox of Chicago was a
guest of the Southern last nigh, on
her way to Silverton, for which place
she left this morning. Miss Fox is
said to be relative of Dr.. Fox, the
well known Silverton physician, whom
she will visit for time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

The older we get the more we lose
faith in the theory that politicians
will ever save the country and be-
come more inclined to look to Provi-
dence for saving grace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

II . linotype operator has to set up
STUFF about Jagcrschmidt, the globe
trot&sr, Kruttschnitt Of the Union Pa
cinc, and Haekcnschmidt, the wrsstler.
All IN ons day he ought to keep ice
watar on his brow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Elihano Zapata has started revo-
luton in Mexico but it bears about
the same relation to the ono headed
by Francisco Madero few months
ago that ordinary cramp collie ioes to
genuine case Of appendicitis,
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

Ed Kountz, who was the genial
cashier at the local Globe express
office for several months, arrived from
Denver last evening. Sunday he re-
lieves Express Messenger Morast on
the Southern run while the latter en-
dures siege in the dental chair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-04

The weather bureau reports four
teen clear days during August, four
teen partly cloudy and three cloudy.
The highest temperature for the
month was SO and the lowest Al.
The precipitation was LOG inches
above normal.