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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1911-02-20

Mrs. Redfield. quite as urban as the
house, was Il slim little woman of del
icate habit. very far from the ordinary
conception Of rancher's wife. Her
manner WAS politely considerable. but
not heatedly cordial the visitor was
not precisely hers). and. though she
warmed little after looking into vir-
ginia's face, she could not by any
stretch of phrase be called cordial.
Are you tired? Would you like to
lie down before dinnerP she asked
"Oh, no, indeed. Nothing ever tires
me-" Virginia responded. with smile.
You look like one In perfect health"
continued her hostess In the envious
tone of one who knew all too well
what Ill health meant. LET me show
you to your room.'
The house was not precisely the pal
ace the cowboy had reported 1t to be,
but 1t was charmingly decorated, and
the furnishings were tasteful To the
girl it was as II she had been trans
ported with instant magic from the
horrible little COW town back to the
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1911-02-20
FREIGHT WRECK AT CARBON.

Last nights eastern arrived this
morning at SOS. 1t was delayed sew
eral hours by the heavy snow on the
range, but would have reached Du.
range about 2 o'clock had It not been
for a freight wreck near Carbon juno
ton, about a mile below town.
The freight was Just ahead OF the
passenger and when six box cars went
off the track, completely blocking the
way. there was nothing for the passen.
gers to do but wait for the track to be
cleared or walk into town.
One OF the trainmen made the trip
to Durango on foot and a wrecking
train was Immediately sent out. but 1t
took almost four hours to get the de
rallied cars back on the track again
so that both trains could proceed
There was no damage done except to
the tired passengers patience. A few
OF the drawer. or more impatient, ones
walked to town, but most of them
waited for the train.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1911-02-20

years In the hands OF the same firm,
expires this spring. and under the law
cannot be renewed. again. Much OF
1t is school land and may be leased,
and some OF 1t. purchased outright.
The first settler in O'Neal park was
John O'Neal. now deceased, formerly
OF bayfield,, and father OF Mrs. Os.
valid keene, of that place. The land,
which Is fine natural park. was
named for Mr.. O'Neal. 1t Is mesa
land. rolling and grassy. with few
trees scattering along the edges OF
the park, which Is about ten miles IN
length.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1911-02-20
CORRESPONDENCE.

A line in regard to smallpox. Why
quarantine, II dogs and cats are allow
&c to roam at large and run from
house to house and our children play
with them? II you cannot shut up
the dogs and cats kill them off.
Again there are eating places In Du-
range where glasses are wrinsed In
cold water and then filled for the next
customer; to say nothing of the pub
lie drinking cups.
A READER.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1911-02-20
o'NEAL PARK OPEN TO SETTLERS
THIS SPRING.

About twenty thousand acres Of fine
land, adapted to raising grain, hay
and potatoes, and also one OF the finest
stock ranges In the country. will be
thrown open to settlers this spring.
The tract Is known as O'Neal park and
Is located within twenty miles OF Pa.
gosa Springs. in Archuleta county.
With the exception OF land occupied
by some twenty families, the tract ID
leased by cattle men rs range for
stock. The lease. which has besa for
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1911-02-20
slLvERToN PASSENGER PUT ON
AGAIN

The regular passenger service be-
tween Durango and Silverton will be re
sumed. according to the former sched-
ule, the train leaving Durango at $40
each evening, and returning to Du-
range at O'Clock the following morn.
ing. The schedule goes into effect to-
day, but since there are said TO be n
number Of slides down. 1t Is possible
that the train may not go up this even.
ing. The information. as we obtain
1t later in the day. Will be given in
another column.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1911-02-20
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
The Red Men are planning to have a
Feb. &c.
C. G.. Murray of Pagosa Springs left
for trip through San Juan county,
New Mexico, this morning.
o.
The Ladies' Social circle OF the
Baptist church will meet with Mrs.
Miller, Brookside, Friday afternoon at
2:30.
F. r. Trumble came In from Ophir
yesterday and departed for the ranch
at CASTELAR, this morning. for a brief
visit with his family.
Mrs. Buck, who was in town yester-
day from lockwood on business, left
for Aztec this morning to spend few
days with friends.
Tom Lewis, brother OF the late
Billy Lewis, left this morning for
Alamosa after brief visit with his
mother on Lightner creek.
Frank Philley returned on the east
ern this morning from business trip
to Denver and continued to his home
in Mancos this morning.
Mrs. w. Ryerson with her son and
daughter came In from Rico last night
They departed for Alamosa this morn
ing where they will spend the next
six weeks visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. d. Mats were re-
turning passengers from Aztec last
night and are staying over In town
a day or two on their way to their
home In Pagosa Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. b. Hutscker and
seven children came In on the delayed
which arrived at b:05 this
from their former hone Il
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1911-02-20

bent upon discussing matters Of no in
terest to u.s." she said. $50 we'll leave
you to fight 1t out alone I'm sure
you'll all agree with Hugh In the end
Like General Grant, he's very OBJ
stinate man."
No sooner were they seated in the
big living room than Mrs. Enderby be
gan to relate comical stories of her
household. Her cats had fits and ran
up the wall. Her dogs were forever
getting quilted by reason OF foolish
attacks upon porcupines, or else they
came home so reminiscent of skunks
that they all but smothered the cook.
Invariably they return from encoun-
tiers of this kind just as we are sitting
at dinner" she explained. Further
more Enderby's bitches are habitually
getting clOgged and overlooking the
lawn and filling the cellar, and he
stands in terror of his cowboys. When
I think Of all these irruptions and dis
fractions England's order and routine
Seem heavenly. But Charley finds all
this amusing, more's the pity, and
ludicrous of all to me is his habitual
claim that the ranch is paying. I tell
him there's an error In his bookkeep.
ing somewhere. but he assures me that
his receipts exceeded his expenditures
last year, which is quite too incredible.
You've no idea how high wages are
and how little we raise"
y L. :,
field. and my cat had a fit too. Hugh
says it's the high altitude. tell him
it's melancholia"
Cavanagh showed himself II hear
20 much laughter I'm coming In We're
all so insufferably political out here.
and, besides. came to see the ladies'.
and can stay only few minutes
longer"
You're not going back tonight?" ex-
claimed his hostess.
81 must be on my own precinct by
daylight" he replied. "The supervisor
has an eye on me-"
Mrs. Redfeld explained to Lee Vir
ginia, He rode fifty miles over the
mountains''-
Thirty" corrected Ross. But what
does that matter when I'm in the com
pany of such charming ladies?" he
added CALAMITY.
And now he's going to ride all the
way back tonight"
Think of thatw gasped Mrs. Ender-
by. And no mOonr'
How can you find your way?" asked
Mrs. Bridges, to whom this was q NOR
tally dangerous journey.
"Oh, it's quite simplel If you don't
bump against tree or fall into the
creek you may be quite sure you're ON
the TRAIL" laughed Ross.
Mrs. Redfeld knew the true reason
for his coming and was not at all
pleased, for with all Lees personal
CHARM" she said TO her husband, "she
is socially beneath Ross Cavanagh even
In state where social barriers are
few"
Come out on the veranda," suggest
ed Cavanagh. land I'll show you the
hills j must climb"
Lee accepted innocently, but as the
young people left the room Mrs En-
derby looked at her hostess with sig
nificant glance. There's the lady Ross
rode down to meet. Who Is sher"
Her mother is that dreadful old
creature that keeps the Wetherford no
tel In Roaring Fork"
"Now exclaimed Mrs. Enderby.
Yes; Lee Virginia is Lie Wether-
fords daughter"
But the girl is charming
II cannot understand 1t. Hugh came
home week or so ago full OF her
praise And at this point her voice
dropped lower. and the other drew
closer.
ITO be Continued).
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IL ly urban. and presented his
4 L friend and neighbor, Mr.. En-
derby"
Enderby turned out to be the owner
of the voice with the English accent
which Lee Virginia had heard in the
hall. but he was very nice. and a mo-
ment later Mrs Redfield entered with
Mrs. Enderby. a large lady with a
smiling face. Then voice she knew
spoke from behind her: II don't need
a presentation. Miss Wetherford and
I have already met"
She turned to meet Ross Cavanagh,
the young ranger.
How did you get .herel" she asked
in wonder.
II rode across the hills. It's not
far"
He. too, was in evening dress, and as
she stared at him in surprise he laugh
ingly protested. PLEASE don't scrutt-
nize this coat too closely. It's the only
one I've owned for ten years, and this
II the only house In which I'd dare to
wear It,"
One of the guests was State Senator
Bridges, a farmerIike elderly man
wearing badly fitting serge suit. He
was markedly western. So was bis
wife. who looked rather uneasy and
hot.
Virginia and Ross, being the only
young folk at the table. were seated
together, and Enderby remarked pri-
vately. ROSS, you're In luck"
II know I am" he replied heartily.
he was. ~ Rsdheld had said, high
Y susceptible. made 70 BY bis solitary
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1911-02-20
TELEGRAPHIc NEWS.

LONDON, Feb. lit developed to-
McKenna's explanations in the house
OF commons yesterday that his state.
ment of two years ago regarding Ger.
many's activity in naval building had
been greatly exaggerated. and was
made in response to the demand from
Germany for retractlng his statement
In her demand Germany stated that
she understood McKenna had said that
her naval policy was directed against
England. McKenna answered that he
had merely said that Germany was
building warshlps faster than she off,
cially admitted.
The Evening News says that McKen.
ma made his explanation: Under
German pressure, getting friendly
member to raise the question 80 that
his answer might quiet the slightest
embarrassment existing"
NEW YORK, Feb. ibid Hugo
KardOs. a Hungarian. give his life to
save John ID. Rockefeller from black
mailers?
This Is question that can be an
swered only by an investigation which
Mayor Gaynor has been asked to In
stitute regarding the death of KafdOs
on last Wednesday. 1t is claimed that
Kardos was beaten to death by band
OF Hungarian blackmailers after he
had betrayed their leader to the pc
lice.
Resolutions urging an investigation
OF the case were received today by
Mayor Gaynor from the Bronx Hun.
garian club.
A gang OF Hungarians similar TO
the Italian black hand formed a plot
to demand fifty thousand dollars trib-
ute from the oil king. and letter.
written In Hungarian, threatening dire
vengeance upon the magnate and his
family II the money was not forth
coming. Then members OF the gang
looked around for q man who could
translate the letter into English and
Kardos, an acquaintance OF some OF
the would-be blackmailers, was select
ed for the job. He wrote the letter
for the criminals, was paid for his
work. and threatened with death II he
ever revealed the contents OF the note
In spite OF their threats Kardos re-
ported the affair to the police. Upon
this information the authorities arrest
ed Peter Liliyou and charged him with
being the ring leader OF the gang
Liliyou Is now In the Tombs awaiting
trial on the charge OF attempted black.
mail. A few days after his betrayal
OF the gang Kardos was attacked by
men supposed to be connected with
the Matchmaking plot and terribly
beaten and from the effects OF his In
juries he died, Wednesday.
NEW YORK. Feb. 17.-President
Taft's brother. Henry W. Taft. has
taken up the defense OF President
Diaz and the Mexican government. In
a speech delivered at the Mexican so
ciety's dinner to Joaquin Casas. the
special ambassador from Diaz to this
country Taft "muckraked" the men
VIZ have been "muckraking'' Asxioo.
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CHAPTER VII.
TWO ON THE vERANDA.

TWO ON THE vERANDA.
N EDFIELD met his young guest
~ In dinner coat, looking extreme
ly urban. and presented his
u = friend and neighbOr, Mr.. En-
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1911-02-20

I'll PASO, Tex, Feb. 17.-Francisco
Madero. provisional president OF the
Mexican revolutionary government.
will be in personal command when the
insurgents attack Chihuahua, accord
Ing to a courier who arrived today
from Guadeloupe which Is new the
temporary headquarters OF tho insur-
gents.
Madero. commanding 600 troops, in
GLIDING one company of forty-two
American soldiers OF fortune under
a former sergeant OF Philippine scouts.
with two machine guns, is scheduled
to leave Guadalupe at o'clock this
morning for Chihuahua
The forces of Generals Blanco, Aroz-
co, Casillas, the courier reports. eff
fected a junction as Ascension last
night and today are proceeding to-
ward Chihuahua. 1000 strong.
That General Navarro at Juarez il
considerably aroused over the pro-
posed insurgent movement against
Chihuahua is indicated by the fact
that he sent out force OF 600 men
with machine guns early today with
orders to capture Guadalupe at all
hazard
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Il hope your country has not been
disturbed over this modern American
undertaking." Taft said. 1T hasn't
done much harm. and know 1t has
not disturbed Mexican credit. But /
do think this society can do useful
service in trying to counteract the
statements made that ! know person
ally are inaccurate"
Judge Alton b. Parker seconded
Taft's sentiments, 1T is a pity" he
said, after reviewing the work OF
President Diaz, ''tha. few misguided
men in all the millions OF Mexico
should attempt to undo the great work
that Diaz has wrought"
In his reply Ambassador Casas said:
THE official relations between my
country and yours never have been
more friendly than at the present
time"
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1911-02-20

Uruguay's labor bureau Il preparing
. "vesknsA's pension hill" )
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oiueiS W Capture 9uhuelupe M MI
hazard.
SANTA FEE, N. NJ, Feb. 17.-That
more than 300 murders have been
committed In New Mexico during the
past Ave years with less than $50
convictions will be shown when the
statistics now being compiled by At
torney General Clancy are completed.
The first judicial district, with head
quarters at Santa Fe, heads the list
with forty-two murders.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE Taft
steam roller" today passed over the
house committee on foreign affairs
and crushed out of existence the reso-
luton OF Representative Bennett. Re-
publican of New York, looking toward
the annexation OF Canada. Both resO-
lutlons, one instructing the president
to begin annexation negotiations and
the other directing him to inform tie
house of any negotiation now In
progress. was voted down at a meet
Ing attended by ten members OF q COM
mittee by vote OF . to /. Bennett
himself being the only member vot-
Ing for favorable report. The meeting
was hurriedly called Mt the urgent re-
quest OF the president. and lasted only
about half an hour. Representative
Foster, Republican oil Vermont, the
chairman, rounded up a quorum after
being called to the White house. 1t
was under the White house instruc-
lions that the resolutions were killed
Immediately in the hope OF allaying
the feverish excitement prevailing In
Canada and England which followed
the annexation talk in congress-.
The president by smothering the an.
nexation talk, hopes to smooth the
way in the Canadian parliament for
the pending reciprocity agreement.
The committee reports are simply aa-
verse and without comment.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE epidemic
Of grippe here shows no signs OF sub
sidence and the health department
records show large increase in the
number of deaths from grippe and
pneumonia over last year. Indictment
and changeable weather Is the cause
OF the unusual number of cases OF
grippe.
Records OF the board or health. made
public today, show that during the
month OF January there were 1853
deaths In New York City from pneu-
monia. Also that there were 1852
deaths from grippe. Last year in
January the grippe caused forty-seven
deaths and pneumonia 100.
LONDON, Feb. 17.-European chan:
cellors are today warning Russia to
proceed very cautiously in her threat
ened military demonstration against
China. In several instances these
warnings are said to have taken tho
form Of official notes to the Russian
foreign office. The English presa H.
particularly apprehensive over the out
come OF the occupation of Kulja in
Chinese Turkestan by the Russian
troops.
'In the present state OF affairs in
China" today's London Times de-
clares. ANY threat OF forcible action
by a foreign power may be attended
by far-reaching consequences. 1t Is
hoped that before Russia proceeds to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-30
ARE HYSTERlCAL
 OVER GREEN FRUIT
Hr. Wiley. Pure Food Expert, Say Green Apples Are All Right
 Without the Eoloring.

Washington. Dec. 2t.-Dr. Harvey ". Wiley. tho pure food man. indl- cated in agrecent interview that las thought ,s3mebody had heen setting slightly hysterical over the green fruit question Tn the interview 1n question. which was printed in an eminent trade journal, "The Fruit mans Guide" the doctor said that he ate green fruit himself when he was boy. and that it was decidedly wrong for anyone to say that green fruit vas poisonous What the Pure Food Board really did, was to issue all order against the artificial ripen- ing and coloring Of green oranges Said Dr. Wiley:
 I've never said there was anything noisonous in colored oranges. don't know that there is anything in furious in a green orange. ltN largely q matter of taste. Some peo l nle like them that way. The govern
 ment is opposed to the artificial coi
 bring of oranges because the ob5ee
 is to make green fruit appear ripe i It's { frand on the public. There l nothing. however, to prevent o'le'
 sale if they are sold for just wna
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-30

Point on January 2. at night. and at Nashville the afternoon of the sam" day. He will speak at Murfreesboro on the afternoon of the Ath. and Oza1l that night. Mineral Springs in the afternoon. and Asdown al night. arc tfle January : speaking dates or Governor Donaghey. Attorney Gen. eral Norwood, also candidate for governor. announces a more lengthy list of dates, as follows. Hebef Springs. afternoon: Quitman, night
 January I: Bee Branch afternoon,
 Clinton night ?; Settlement after noon, Leslie night }; Marshall after noon. Everton night, 4, Western Grove morning, Valley Springs after neon 5: Harrison morning, Lead H4i night. s. Melville morning, eottef n;edft. &: Mountain Home afternoolt
 6; Calico Rock afternoon, Melbourne
 night, 10: Guion morning. Cushman night, IT.: Newark morning. Bates Ne afternoon. Sulphur Rock night Where is still no liability of .:a. .-; ebate in either gueernatoFia
 fo'' atorial races and the eandl
 ol are now preparing to go :!
 'a'es to the end. Brundidge ha
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-30

they are, aud noi arIifieiall5 colorea or doned ''

they are, aud moi arDifietal!1 colorea or doped.
 Dr Wiley on looking into thr Qnes- ton carefully found that oranges viii color 5o d marked degree after picking and whiio being shipped across the country He concluded ,hat there was no Way ta tell whether an orange was ripe except hy eating one for some oranges are not very sweet eNcn when highly colored' and some oranges are sweet when the rina is green: some, in fact. turn eron again If left ou the tree after they get ripe. People who want oranges in November and December are likely to get enc oeeaslona]iE which is moi so SNee, as may b" tie sired, but they may rest assured bN lrr highest authority in the pure food line, that they will not suffer any i'll results if they choose fo eat .ncI, nnmature fruit The agitation aq .lc pure food board. however, is said 10 have resulted in :, marked Improvement itl tha quality of or anses offered this wear for the eariy fradp.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-30
sTorhuoJDEKS MEETING.

The thirty-fifA regular anha8t meeting Of Inc stockholders of the Merchants X Planters Bank of plns Bluff Arkansas fer the election of di- reefors to serve for the ensuing year and for the transaction Of ny bust ness that may properly come before them. will be held at lhe rooms of the association in he city Of Pine Bluff, Monday. January s, 1912, between tAe hours of ten o'clock a n. and twelve o'clock noon.
 A. D. POSTER, Cashier
 Pine Ruff Ark, Dee. I, 1911 l2 6 i'm.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-30
LtGHTNISG KILLS FEW

In 1906 lightning killed only i6a qeaple in this whole country Ones chances Of death by lightning tsa ies@ than two in 2 million The cnance of death by liver. kidney o: s'omach roublo is vastly greater ter no' if Electric nitters he used, ae Robert Nadsen, of West Huntingdon. h. proved Four doctors gave him ID after eight months es suffering from ,iralent liver trouble and yellow isundiee. He WAS then completely cured l,y Electric Hittefs They re ..he hest stomach, liver. nerve and kidney remedy aud blood nafifief en earth Only 50c at all druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-30
Eured In His Own Home Town

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. R. ". Cook, 322 Spring St, tells tue way for his felioW townsmen to be cured of kid nep and bladder trouble as lie hiia- self was cured "Off and on for five wears | suffered with kidney trouble had a severe pain just above my kidneys and was troubled With too frequent action of the bladder 1 got some of Foleys Kidney Pills fer ny case. and after taking them for 3 few days the pain left my back and the action of my kidneys and bladder was natural and clear In fact, ] fee, much better than have for years. N L. Dewoody k Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-30
SvocKn0lDERS' MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Peoples Saving Bank &. Trust Co, of Pine Bluff, Ark, will be held at their banking house, Mon. day. Jan. 8th. 1912, between the hourS of 2 a. m. and D. m., for the purpose of electing directors to serve for thf ensuing year, and for transacting an, other bhsiness properly brought ne fore said meeting.
 II. E. STRANGE. Sec.-Treas. ! Pine Bluff. Ark, Dec I, 1911 I12R 6 Inn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-30
srocKHOlDERS, MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Pine Bluff Mercantile Company will be held at the office of tic company in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on Monday. the Sth day of January, 1912, between the hours of 3 and I D. ln. for the purpose of electing di- rectors for the ensuing year md foE any other lawful purpose.
 l27 30t. R, &. CHERRY, s: Secretary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-30
Look fer Boaz.

4be annual meeting of the stuck holders 6f the Gillespie < Bro. Gro eery e., Of pne Bluff, Ark, will be held at their mercantile house, We'd hosaay. Ian. u. 1912 between inc hours of g a. m. :.nd , D m~ for the purpose of electing officers to serve for the ensuing year, and fer traus. acting any other business properly brought before said meeting
 RoHT. FINLEY, =Seey Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec | falf '12 i'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-12-30
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the siock- holders of the B nk of Pine Bluff will be held at their banking house, Tues day, Jan. 9th, 1912 hetweAn the hours of 9 a. m., and 3 P- m, for the put- pose of electing directors to serve for +he ensuing year, and for transacting any other husiness properly brought before said meeting.
 W. (. HUDSON, Cashier ,oIc 1r. sieii