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Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21
THE VIBRATIONS OF METAL.

1t has been contended that solid me-
tails may reveal by their structure the
vibrations to which they have been
subjected. In explanation of this
phenomenon, experiments were made
in England to show that beautiful
wave structure can be impaired to
the surface of mercury by the vibra-
tions of tuning fork, and that even
the surface of solid lead which has
been subjected to similar vibration.
possesses a structure resembling that
of a vibrating surface of mercury
Mild steel was defined as "solid
solution" of iron and carbon, free
from cinders. Metallurgists have
doubled the strength of steel as it
was known in early days.
Iodide of nitrogen, black powder,
is one of the most dangerous of all
explosives. When dry, the slightest
touch will often cause it to explode
with great violence.
There appears to be certain rate
of vibration which this compound car
not resist. In experiments to deter.
mine the cause of its extreme explo
siveness, some damp iodide of nitro.
gen was rubbed on the strings of Z
bass viol. 1t is known that the strings
OF such an instrument will vibrate
when those of similar instrument
having an equal tension, are played
upon.
In the present case, after the explo
sive had become thoroughly dry upor
the strings, another bass viol wa
brought near and it's strings wert
sounded. At certain note the 10
dide of nitrogen on the prepared in.
strument exploded.
1t was found that the explosion
occurred only when rate Of vibra-
tion of 60 per second was communi-
Gated to the prepared strings. Vibra-
ton of the G string caused an ex.
plosion, while that of the E string
had no effect.
Inc question Is aften asked, What
force least expected does the great
est damage to buildings? One ar
chitects answer to this question ma,
be surprise to those who do moi
understand that it is the regularity
of vibration that makes it power
full.
II venture to say" remarked this
architect, that you would never sus-
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21

CHICAGO, Aug. 1s.-Mrs. Myrtle
Reed Mccullough, author of 'Laven-
dar and Old Lace" Love Letters of
Musician" Love Affairs Of a Lit
erary Man" and many other books
was found dead at her home last night
Reports to the police indicated that
death was caused by an overdose Of
sleeping powders taken with suicidal
intent
Mrs. McCullough's body was found
by Miss Annie Larsen, her maid, to
whom she left n note and check
for 81 900.
Mrs. Mccullough was 81 years old.
She was born in Chicago. That death
was intentional is indicated by the fol-
lowing note which the writer left on
her maids dresser:
Dear Annie:-I am leaving you a
check for 81 1000 for your true and
faithful services during four years. II
my husband had been as good and
kind to me and as considerate as you
| would not be going where l am now.
(Signed) MRS. MAC"
Inclosed in the note was n check
for the 1000. The reference to her
husband in the note was a surprise
to the friends of Mrs. Mccullough.
Paradise Flat" as her home is known
has long been favorite gathering
place for the select circle of the writ
er's acquaintance. She gave many
unique entertainments.
Among these was, model Husband
Contest" which took place last year.
Each woman guest entered her hus-
band for the honor of being designated
the finest husband in the world" Tho
men paradcd, sewed buttons, deported
themselves at their best and their
wives extolled their virtues in writ
ten essays.
On that occasion, largely through
the eloquent praises of his wife, Mr..
Mccullough received the first prize
as 'model husband"
Mrs. Mccullough undressed and re-
tired in her usual manner before tax
ing the fatal dose. The family ply
sician said; "Mrs. Mccullough had
been troubled with insomnia for quite
a time and | understand she had been
using sleeping powders. She died
from an overdose of some drug most
probably 1t was the one she bad been
using TO induce slumber."
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21

pect that violin playing would injure
the walls Of a building. Yet it GER
tainly does. There have been instan-
ces when the walls of stone and brick
structures have been seriously DANA
ged by the vibrations of a violin.
These cases are, of couse, unusual
but the facts are established.
1.-THE vibrations of violin are real
ly serious in their unseen, unbounded
force, and when they come with reg
ularity, they exercise an influence
upon structures of brick, iron or stone.
I. follows, of course, that there must
have been continuous playing for
years to cause the loosening of mason
ry or to make iron brittle but it will
do so in time. ."-Scientific American.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21
INTERFERENCE
CAUSE OF SUICIDE.

GRANITE CITY, ILL.,, Aug. IT,
Mrs. Louise Weisenberger, Of this
place, Tuesday afternoon sent to her
daughter, Clara Weisenberger, aged
II, in Keokuk, Ia, this telegram:
"If you don't give up Jack, never
darken my doors again"
For answer an hour later she receiv-
ed the following message:
CLARA killed herself by drinking
oarbolic acid after getting your tele-
gram"
Jack" mentioned in the telegram
was boarder in the Weisenberger
home. Mrs. Weisenberger had wanted
her daughter TO marry another board
err, as soon as he got divorce from
his present wife, but the girl refused
to agree TO this plan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21

In compliance with this act F. A.
Wadleigh, general passenger agent
of the Denver & Rio Grande railroad
has supplied every agent on the Dem
yer & Rio Grande in Colorado with
certificates of authority as outlined in
(, the above in order that patrons may
know who is legally in position to sell
tickets via this system.
The act further stipulates that it
shall be unlawful for any person, firm,
partnership, corporation or associa-
ton of any kind not being possessed
of certificate of authority, such as
outlined above, or not having posted
the same in a fixed place of business
to sell, exchange C: transfer, or of
fer to sell, exchange or transfer the
whole or any part of any railroad
tickets, pass or other evidence of the
right to travel upor any railroad,
whether such railroad be situated, op-
Grated or owned within or without the
limits of this state, or partly within
or without the limits of this state.
Section z of the above mentioned
act specifies that every railroad COM
pany doing business in this state, or
receiver or trustee operating any
railroad in this state shall provide for
the redemption from the original pur-
chaser thereof Of the whole of any
ticket or tickets originally issued by
such railroad company, receiver or
trustee and sold by any of its or their
authorized agents as designated in this
act on the following terms: Namely,
if neither the ticket nor any part
thereof has been used the original pur-
chaser thereof shall be entitled to re-
ceive for such ticket the full amount
he paid therefor, and where the tick
ct has been used in part he shall be
entitled to receive the remainder of
the whole price of such ticket after de-
ducting therefrom the regular tariff
rate in effect at the time of the sale
of such ticket between points between
which said ticket was actually used;
provided such ticket, or unused part
thereof, shall be presented for re-
demption by or in behalf OF the orig
inal purchased to the auditor, general
passenger agent or general ticket
agent of such railroad company, re-
ceiver or trustee not later than six
ty (60) days after the right to use
same has expired according to it's
terms.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21
SOME FISH STORY.

I SALIDA, Aug. 16.-Char!es Marsh.
of Nathrop, landed a 22-incn trout in
the Arkansas river. II, wsded the
river one and one-half miles before
landing his catch. Reports to the eff
feet that more than fifty good-sized
trout were caught near Salida in the
Arkansas yesterday are being used to
create sentiment in favor Of the river
clearance trial which will come up in
this September term Of district court
at Canon City.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21
FUNERAL SERVICES LONG DE-
LAYED.

RED OAKS, Ia, Aug. 17-Arrange-
ments for the funeral here next Fri
day Of Lieutenant Darwin Merritt,
naval officer who lost his life on the
battleship Maine in Havana harbor,
have been completed. His body was
practically the only one to be identi-
fled of the few recovered from that
vessel.
The funeral was postponed to await
the arrival from San Francisco Of
naval officers sent by the national
government to participate in the
obsequies. United States troops from
Des Moines and details Of state mili-
tia also will be present.
Judge Horace e. Deemer Of Red
Oaks, justice Of the supreme court Of
Iowa will deliver the funeral oFatton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21
FUNERAL OF LATE THOS.
COLMER.
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
One, by one, the old time residents
pass away from the tolls of this life
to the rest beyond. At 8 o'clock last
Sunday morning, death relieved the
suffering of Thos. ]. Colmer, after an
illness that had lasted for over four
years, miners consumption, having
been the disease that was the cause
of death.
Thos. Colmer was born at Hols-
worthy, Devonshire, England, on the
End day of January, 1857, being 81
years, months and days old at the
time of his death. AT the age of 81
he came to Colorado and located at
Central City, later going to Caribou,
where he met the wife who survives
him, her maiden name being Annie
Temby, the wedding taking place at
that town on the 18th day of March,
1881, just 80 years ago. Two years
later, Mr.. and Mrs. Colmer came to
Silverton and have been continuous
residents here ever since. To the union
were born eight children, four girls
and four boys.
For many years Mr.. Colmer follow
ed the mining business and it was
while in the mines that he contracted
miners consumption, which during the
past few years has caused him untold
suffering, all of which he bore with
much fortitude. Right up until with
in couple of weeks of his death,
he was to be found almost every day
at his office in the city hall. For
three years past he had never been
able to lie down at night, but was
obliged to get what sleep he could in
an upright position All this he suf-
fered.
He was rarely ever heard to COM
plain, always cheerful and accommo-
dating with all those who came in
contact with him in business relations.
KS stick-to-it-iveness was wonderful
and few men would have kept up as
did Mr.. Colmer.
He was man highly respected by
all who knew him, and the people of
the community in which he lived on
different occasions showed their ap-
probation of his worth by electing him
to offices of responsibility. He was
for eleven years assessor Of San Juan
county, served two terms on the town
board, was president of the school
board, on the library board, ard was
also at one time secretary of the
Miners Union. For three years prior
to his death he was clerk Of the town
of Silverton. All of these offices to
which he was elected and appointed he
filled with competency and ever justi-
fled the confidence that had been re-
posed in him by his fellow citizens.
During the last three years Of his
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illness his loving and faithful wife
was ever at his side to wait upon and
care for him, during that time never
knowing what il was to get complete
nights rest, never leaving anything
undone that would add to the comfort
Of the sufferer.
There are left to mourn the death
of good husband and father, the
companion ofthirty years, Mrs. Annie
Colmer, four daughters, Mrs. a. NJ.
Reel Mrs. Elsie Paily, Mrs. Ethel
Anderson and Mrs. Anna Leaning:
four sons, William j., Thomas, Bryan
and Vincent. Also sister of the de-
ceased, Mrs. Richard Sleep and five
grand children. John Colmer sr. faith
er of the deceased, is still living in the
old country at the ripe age of SO
years.-Silverton Miner.
When the Silverton train pulled in
this morning it was crowded with
residents of the capital of San Juan
county, accompanying the remains of
the late Thos. Colmer to this city for
burial. 1t was impossible to take the
names of SO many, but we noted, in
addition to the members of the family,
Mrs. Annie Colmer, and daughters,
Mrs. A. NJ. Reed, of Bakersfield, Cal,
Mrs. Ethel Anderson, Mrs. Elsie Baily,
Mrs. Leaning, and the four sons, VIM.
j., Thomas jr., Bryan and Vincent.
the following: Mr.. and Mrs. John
Glanville, Mrs. James Hosgland,
Stephen Rodgers, C. 4. Leonard, Vim.
Cole, Sam. Wittow, Jas. Polling, Rich
ard Sleep and son, Mrs. Harwood, f.
j. Holman, c. Cliri, John Rawden,
VIM. Palmquist, Ben Boyd, Roy Eley,
VIM. Schultz, L. V. Holl;ngsworth,
Robt. Ferguson, and Ber, Brown.
A number of members of tic Du-
range /. o. 0. F., and also of the
Ladies of the Rebekahs were at the
depot to receive the funeral party,
with George Goodman, and as soon as
possible after the train arrived, the
funeral procession was formed.
The handsome casket of gray,
stamped velvet was covered with beau
tiful floral offerings, SO many in fact,
that fully half had to be taken in a
separate carriage. There were a
number of set pieces, but many were
handsome bouquets tied gracefully and
loosely. There was one beautiful spray
of purple asters, and any number of
carnations, daisies and roses.
The pail bearers mere members OF
the Silverton lodge of Odd Fellows,
the list comprising: Jos. Maple, Roy
Eley, William Schultz, Fritz Brock
enhauer, Ben Boyd and C. A. Leon
ard.
A great many Durango friends of
the late Thos. Colmer, and family
joined the funeral train at the depot,
and the long line Of carriages, and
1.-THE waiting people standing silently by
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21
MAKE ANOTHER ATTEMPT
TO GET THAW'S FREEDOM.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Aug. 17.--Ask-
ing for a lunacy commission for Har-
ry X. Thaw, now confined in the Mat
tewan hospital in New York, petit
ton was presented by Attorney Rawle
Of Philadelphia before Judge L. l..
Davis, Of the common pleas court here
today in behalf of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
his wife.
After considerable discussion as to
whether the local courts have puris-
diction, Judge Davis permitted the
petition to be filed and gave Attor-
ny Rawle permission to bring the mat
ter up again in court as soon as the
proper persons had been notified Of
the proceedings.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21

LONDON, Aug. 1S.--At noon today
the strike ordered last night by the
Amalgamated Society of Railway Sew
Grant and Allied Organizations of EN-
ployes is partial success. Some
railway lines were operating very
few trains, while on other roads the
service continued practically normal.
The militia held possession of sta
tions along the lines to protect the
men desiing to work and to guard the
property of the companies. Mean
while the government continued in its
efforts to avert a general stoppage
of the transportation service through
out the country.
Sydney Buxton, president of the
board of trade, who had an early
morning call from Viscount Haldane,
secretary for war, again met the
railway managers and officials of the
union in session at Unity hall, con-
sidering the governments suggestion
for the appointment of royal COM
mission which should investigate and
report what amendments, il any,
should be made to the conciliation
agreement now existing between the
owners and employees, as explained by
Chancellor Davis George, in the house
of commons last night. When the sug-
gestion of royal commission as made
by Premier Asquith yesterday, and ac-
cepted by the managers but rejected
by the union men who seemed to feel
that such an arrangement would mean
a long delay in the adjustment of their
grievances, the chancellor explained
that the men had misunderstood the
premier's proposition. 1t is intended,
he said, to give them fair play and
not "to lure out of their hands the
great weapon Of striking" The plan
was to appoint commission of three,
one from the railway company, one
from the strikers and the third to be
chairman, man well known for i'm
partiality. It's members would be ap-
pointed Saturday and its deliberations
begin on Monday. The chancellor said
that he had not given up hope that
the employees would accept this ar
rangement when its purposes were
thoroughly understood.
Some fifty thousand troops arrived
in London during the night, early
morning found them encamped at
points where they were able to pro-
tect the lines Of communication.
The union leaders this afternoon
expressed themselves as satisfied with
the response to the strike order and
claimed that 100000 men had quit
work.
James H. Fry Thomas, labor men,
ber of parliament for Derby and as
sistant secretary Of the amalgamated
society Of railway servants, issued a
statement in which he asserted that
the strikers had almost paralyzed the
whole railway system Of the United
Kingdom.
Only one train came in over the
Great Central railway this morning.
This road operates 1886 miles, its
branches reaching to Liverpool and
Manchester.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21
CLEVELAND, o.. Aux. 1s.-Nin,

CLEVELAND, o., Aug. 1s.-Nine-
ty-five miles in an air line to Erie, Pa,
is Harry N. Atwood's schedule for his
aeroplane flight today. Atwood, who
already has covered more than half
of the ,265 miles Of his proposed
flight, from st. Louis to New York.
to establish new worlds record for
cross country trips, said he did not
expect to leave Cleveland until this
afternoon. II he lands at Erie for
night 1t will be tbs shortest one day
flight he has made since he left St.
Louis last Monday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21
as the casket was carried from the

as the casket was carried from the
platform made an imposing sight.
AS funeral services were held yes
terday afternoon in Silverton, the cor
tege went directly to Greenmount
cemetery where the Odd Fellows,
held services according to their ritual,
Robert Ferguson, Noble Grand, and
A. A.Lamont, Chaplain of the Silver
ton lodge, being in charge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21
Western Press.

Western Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. !s.--1he
"unholy alliance between the senate
insurgents and the Democrats" has
gone down with crash and IN the
confusion that followed the hasty en-
tente cordiale arranged between the
Democrats and the standpattcrs, leav-
coffin, suspended in the air. When the
Gust had cleared away today it was
found that the cotton schedule had
been passed exactly as it came from
the committee, bearing with 1t the
amendments for a chemical schedule
together with reduced duties on ma
chincry.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21
OLDEST PERSON IN MISSOURI is
DEAD.
Western Press.

Western Press.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Aug. 18.-
Mrs. Rachael Blount, 113 years old,
believed to have been the Oldest per-
son in Missouri, died at her home in
Howell county, last night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21

On the 22nd of August a party Of
surveyors will arrive to make sur
veys on the Fort Lewis tract and TO
devise an irrigation system for the
reserve. The party will comprise 20
men under Prof. House, of the Colo
RADIO Agricultural college.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21

Photographs of the campus have
been taken, and slides will be ade
from them for use in the evening
meetings. Pictures may be secured
from Mr.. Jakway, at Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21

Fort Lewis has been the scene of
increased activity during the past two
weeks. Dean Lawrence, superintendent
of buildings, arrived Aug. l With a
corps of men to overhaul the water
system and the buildings. There
were about score of leaks in the
mains. These were repaired, with the
result that there is now fair water
pressure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21

The school has received many visi-
tors during the past two weeks.
Among the recent visitors were Coun-
ty Clerk Conroy, Miss Conley, and
Mesdames Conroy, Superintendent
Lee, of the r. G. s., r. G. Dale and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond, son
and daughter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21

The school buildings, dormitories,
and dining rooms were thoroughly
cleaned and the walls are being plas-
tered and painted. Practically all the
plumbing for the girls dormitories,
and the boys dormitory, had to be re-
placed. A part of the boys dormitory
has been remodeled, so that more light
will be admitted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21

There will be series of lectures
and entertainments given at various
places in the near future. Following
are the dates so far as arranged:
lgnacio, Aug. %; Bayfield,, Aug. %;
Thompson's Park, Aug. 20; Mancos,
Cortez, and Dolores the last week in
August.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21

The new Sharpless Tubular cream
separator, placed with the school
through the courtesy of the jackson
Hardware company, of Durango, has
been installed and is giving perfect
satisfaction. 1t separates about 200
pounds of milk daily.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21
FORT LEWIS SCHOOL NOTES.

FOhl LEWIS SCHOOL NOTES.
Fort Lewis has been the scene of
increased activity during the past two
weeks. Dean Lawrence, superintendent
of buildings, arrived Aug. l With a
corps of men to overhaul the water
system and the buildings. There
were about score of leaks in the
mains. These were repaired, with the
result that there is now a fair water
pressure.
The school buildings, dormitories,
and dining rooms were thoroughly
cleaned and the walls are being plas-
tered and painted. Practically all the
plumbing for the girls dormitories,
and the boys dormitory, had to be re-
placed. A part of the boys dormitory
has been remodeled, so that more light
will be admitted.
The new Sharpless Tubular cream
separator, placed with the school
through the courtesy of the jackson
Hardware company, of Durango, has
been installed and is giving perfect
satisfaction. 1t separates about 200
pounds of milk daily.
Haying is progressing as rapidly
as possible. A new track, which
greatly facilitates the handling of the
hay, has been placed in the barn.
Those connected with the tchoo! feel
very much encouraged by the action
cf the Durango board of trade, in Of
fering to raise money fc. equipment
in order that more pupils might be
accommodated. With their help the
authorities hope to be able 10 accom-
modate all who wish to enter
The faculty Of the school will con-
sist of five instructors. Principal
Snyder will spend the most Of his time
in the office and at executive work
Mr.. Graves, of Broomfield, Colo,
graduate of the Colorado Agricult,r-
al college, will be instructor in arri-
culture. Mr.. Mayer, of Pueblo. also
a graduate of the Agricultural col
lege, will have charge Of the bench
and forge work. Miss Holthoff, Il na-
tive Coloradoan, and n graduate Of
Stout institute, and of Rippr college,
Wisconsin, will teach cooking and
sewing. Beside these, another in
stuctor has been engaged to handle
the English music and II .;thmetic.
There will be series of lectures
and entertainments given at various
places in the near future. Following
are the dates so far as arranged:
1gnacio, Aug. %; Bayfield,, Aug. %;
Thompson's Park, Aug. 20; Mancos,
Cortez, and Dolores the last week in
August.
The school has received many visi-
tors during the past two weeks.
Among the recent visitors were Coun-
ty Clerk Conroy, Miss ConlGy, and
Mesdames Conroy, Superintendent
Lee, of the r. G. s., r. G. Dale and
family, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond, son
and daughter.
Photographs of the campus have
been taken, and slides will be nade
from them for use in the evening
meetings. Pictures may be secured
from Mr.. Jakway, at Durango.
On the 22nd of August a party Of
surveyors will arrive to make sur
veys on the Fort Lewis tract and TO
devise an irrigation system for the
reserve. The party will comprise %
men under Prof. House, of the Colo
RADIO Agricultural college.
HOW A MOUNTAIN
CLIMBER PRACTICES.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21

Haying is progressing as rapidly
as possible. A new track, which
greatly facilitates the handling of the
hay, has been placed in the barn.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-08-21

Those connected with the school feel
very much encouraged by the action
CT the Durango board of trade, in of
fering to raise money fc.. equipment
in order that more pupils might be
accommodated. With their help the
authorities hope to be able 10 accom-
modate all who wish to enter.