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Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
MOST EXPENSIVE MINSTREL OR.
GANIZATION IN THE WORLD.

In the October American magazine
appears an interesting account of a
great theatrical production twice a
year given by convicts in the state
penitentiaryi of California, located at
San Quentin, where the Mcnamara
brothers, Boss Ruef, and other famous
criminals are imprisoned. Follow
ing is one of the jokes made by the
end man in the minstrel show;
This is the most exquisite minstrel
organization in the world" remarked
the kidnaper in black face. "It cos,
mere money to assemble it than any
company that ever took the road"
How do you figure that?" asked
.he middle man.
Average cost for each meinoer
800 to arrest him. 81 900 to convic;
him, 5000 to fetch him and $4,000 10
keep him here-which is all exclusive
of the salary each member ought to
have"
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
SENTIMENT GROWING.

1t is apparent that in every sec.
ton of the country the sentiment is
growing in favor of the participation
IN political affairs of women and il
is reasonable to presume that during
the next ten years the movement will
be nationwide.
1t is quite evident that the great
state of New York will be one of the
first of the big states to grant wom-
en- the right to vote When New
York falls into line the battle for
women's political rights has been
practically won and the other states
will rapidly fall into. line.
Ohio turned the proposition down
but that was no great surprise to any
one as the sentiment there is not as
strong as it is in many other states.
The southern states and the New Eng
land states will be the last to ac-
eept owing to the rank conservatism
of the people of those sections. They
still walk in the ways of their an
cestors to degree astonishing to the
people of the central and western Sec
tions of the country. They too will
be in line but they will as usual be
in the rear.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
TAMMANY MAN NOMINATED.

Congressman Sulzef of New York
must believe that the number seven
stands for something important to
him. For the seventh time this man
Sulzer has been named to lead the
Democratic host of New York and
since he has led them six times to
defeat he hopes that the number sew
en- will break the spell and land him
In the governors chair.
There are those who claim that the
Wilson forces won victory in the
selection of Sulzer, but Murphy in
forms them that Sulzer has always
been acceptable to him. He did not
turn his hand over in favor of Dix
when he saw that the contest was
between Dix and Sulzer.
Sulzer has always stood with Tam
many and Tammany has always sup.
ported him when he has been up fol-
any office. For this reason it is diff
ficult for the Bryan people to be,
lieve that the progressive Democrats
have gained control Of the Empire
state. They understand the situation
and know what is to be expected il
New York state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
ORGANIZING FOR VICTORY.

The Republicans over the state are
asking the committeeman who have
come out for the Progressives to re-
tire. Republicans are being named
to take their places.
Soon all the tangle brought about
by the formation of the third party
will be Strengthened out and the Re
publicans will make solid front
against their opponents.
The Republicans feel that Roose-
welt will draw as heavily from the
Democrats as he will from the Re
publican party and that with the rec
ord of the last two legislatures be-
fore the people there should be no
questioning as to what actions the vo.
tiers should take when they go to the
polls on election day.
The contest in the party prevented
the Republicans from getting into the
campaign in earnest as soon as they
would have otherwise. The Progress
sives have been making tour of the
state and the Republicans will before
election day make state wide cam
paign.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
PROMINENT DENVER
BUSINESS MAN A VISITOR

Frank B. Foster, a prominent Den.
yer business man who has been look.
ing after commercial interests in the
section, and incidentally wishing with
friends in the city for several days
departed for home this morning.
1t is indeed gratifying to meet one
who is familiar with business condi.
tions who expresses such bright pre-
dictions regarding the future of our
portion of the state. Mr.. Foster rep
resents the Bishop-Cass Investment
company of Denver, one. of the rep
resentative real estatet concerns OF
the capital city. His company too
is especially optimistic as to the fu-
ture of the San Juan basin. They
anticipate the southern outlet will be
constructed at an early date.
Mr.. Foster attributes the improved
commercial conditions in Denver and
vicinity to the fine crops.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
LINER CUTS SUBMARINE IN TWO
BUT ONE MAN OF ILL
FATED BOAT SAVED


DOVER, Oct. 4.-The British sub
marine BIZ was run down by the
Hamburg American liner Amerika to-
day. 1t sank at once, drowning four
teen of the crew. The second off
Ger in charge was rescued.
The disaster occurred while the
third patrol flotilla of submarines
consisting of six vessels, were man.
euvering off the coast of Kent. The
liner Amerika, it appears, cut the
submarine in halves.
Lieutenant Pulleyne, who was sec.
ond in command, was the only mar
among the crew of fifteen, to be saved
He was found floating in the sea. Al
noon today he was too exhausted to
say more than when he was rescued
THE submarine is cut in two. / went
down mile"
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
WALK FROM MADISON, S. D.. TO
CHICAGO IN LESS THAN
SCHEDULE TIME

CHICAGO, Oct. 4.-Three young
women who set out from Madison, S
d., to win a $1,000 prize by walking
to Chicago in four months arrived
here last night, twenty-six days ahead
of the schedule.
They are: Celeste Maynard, Is
years old; Orietta Regas, 20, and
Katherine Nelson, 1S.
The tramp to Chicago resulted after
several cowboys argued that the wom-
en- were equal. physically, to men.
Sixty-seven cowboys made up the
purse and the young women started
out to reach Chicago by Oct. 30.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
BRIDES USE GOOD JUDGMENT


NEW YORK Oct. 4.-Thirty-four
brides VINO reached New York from
Bermuda OH the steamship Rermudan
formed Meier Nag sooiety' during
the voyage ....
Among things that each bride
agreed to do for her husband, are the
following:
Get his breakfast every morning.
Dress neatly for tie morning meal.
Kiss him when he comes home from
work.
Account for every penny she ham
dies
Give him might off, every week
to spend with whom and in whatever
manner he pleases
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
SAN JUAN COUNTY
EXHIBIT is FINE

Messrs. f. r. Wilson of the Aztec
Index, Harry Elliott of the Farming
ton Enterprise and J. W. Pawley, a
prominent fruit grower, arrived in the
city last night en- route to Albuquer-
que, N. NJ, with prize exhibit for
the first state fair.
The exhibit, which weighs 5000
pounds, contains the choicest varieties
and samples of fruits, vegetables,
grains and grasses grown in San Juan
county. The farmers and orchardists
have spared no effort to make the
display the finest ever sent out from
the section.
The object is not only to convince
ctl er sections of the state that San
Juan county holds first place as u
farming and fruit growing section,
but to capture the generous prize
offered by the fair. The ones they
expect to bag are the 5000 for the
best county exhibit, 500 for the best
community exhibit and $25 for the
best single exhibit.
We have only one reason fsnd that
is as a case of libeD for not desiring
our San Juan neighbors success.
Among the articles to be exhibited
are two pumpkins, one weighing sc
pounds, the other dwarf, which
weighs two pounds. The former is la
beled grown in New Mexico, the lat
I
ter grown in Colorado. Now, isn't
that the unkiudest cut of all?
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

D. G. and r. e. Miller, who are
heavily interested in the May Day,
returned from Shiprock last night and
this morning went up 20 the mine
wnere operations are being resumeo
this week after having .een suspend
ed for nearly two years.
H. C. Bollinger, the La Plata mer-
chant, was noted among the La Plata
| residents who patronized the Strater
| last night. Mr.. Bollinger's mission
in the city was to inspect the line of
samples shown by the knights of the
grip.
Miss Gable and Miss Dorothy Bal
ster were members of the party on
Superintendent Lees private car Mon
tezuma this morning. They will en-
joy the hospitality of the genial host
for week. All the points of inter-
est along the line will be included in
the stops made.
The palacial Sloan residence on the
Boulevard is a structure which would
be credit to town rnany times the
size of Durango. Work on the build
ing is progressing very rapidly. the
stucco work on the second story will
not be done until spring unless the
weather remains unusually warm.
Clayton Nichols, who has been the
house guest of the w. d. Lees for
several days, left this morning for the
Philippines where he is interested in
a large lumber concession. En- route
to the Pacific coast ne will spend a
few days in Grand Junction and Salt
Lake.
Mrs. E. J. Thompson and children
of Pennington left for Dodge City,
Kas., this morning whers they will.
spend number Of months with rela-
tives. Miss Elston, who has been
their house guest, returned with them.
The party were guests at the South
ern last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Parsons artistic
bungalow is nearing completion. If
no further delay occurs it will be
ready for occupancy early in Novem-
ber. The exterior is to be succeed
but on account of the cold weather
being due at almost any time this
portion of the work will nog be com-
pleted, until spring.
Tom Sullivan, one Of the members
of the firm of Sullivan Bros. of the
Sunset Lumber company, went out
to the camp this morning. Just at
present operations at the mill are
suspended and the employees are en-
gagged in clearing the $40 acres of
farm land which will be one of the
projects which the company will
hsnceworth devote its attention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

four months old, was at first a robust
little fellow but he soon gave evil
dence Of being far from we'll. Every
thing that could be was done to i'm
prove his condition but without sue
cess. Last Saturday he was taken
violently i'll and Monday the attend
ing physician told the family he could
not live. But with hope born of love
they trusted that he might be spared
to them, but the hope proved to be
vain.
The funeral will be held from the
family home, zoos Fifth avenue, to-
morrow at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Mr..
Barlow of Pagosa Springs will Off
ciate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
FOUR-MONTHS OLD CHILD
OF WALTER HUNTER DEAL

The sorrow that shrouds the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hunter to-
day can only be fathomed by those
who have had the same sad portion
for their lot. Shortly after midnight
this morning the Death Angel came
and carried their infant son to the
Great Beyond.
The child who Was only little past
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
IMPROVING THE NAVAJO.

At Shiprock, N. NJ, the northernl
agency of the Navajo Indians, Agent
w. T. Shelton has succeeded in prov
ing the wonderful agricultural pos
Mr.. Shelton has been in charge of
the Navajos about eight years. After
being located year at Pennington
he established the San Juan agency
at Shiprock, thirty-five miles west.
The place takes its name from a great
rock which rises 200 from the plain,
and which, when viewed from certain
points, looks like ship under full
sail.
The San Juan agency is located
on wide flat in the river valley.
The Indians called the place Beautiful
under the Cottonwoods, and it merits
this poetic name. Here, Mr.. Shelton
has built up model agency, with sub
stantial brick school buildings, dor
mitories, mess hall, shops and en-
ployes' quarters. Nest of the build
ings face great rectangle, shaded
by giant cottonwoods. Broad cement
walks connect all the buildings, and
evidences of the agents enterprise are
to be seen on every hand. There are
about 200 children in the school, and
the agent has succeeded in overcom-
ing the Indians natural prejudice
against education to such an extent
that many Navajo children run away
from their distant homes on the res
ervation to attend school at Shiprock.
der cultivation att the San Juan agen-
cy, most of the Farm work being done
by the Indian children under direc-
tion of government experts and un-
der general supervision of the agent
himself. The finest watermelons and
cautaloupes are raised in great pro-
| fusion. Seventeen hundred waternel-
| ons were gathered at one picking
| by the school children last October
Twenty-Five hundred pounds of sweet
corn was dried last season. There is
beautiful apple and peach orchard
just coming into bearing. Forty acres
are in alfalfa, and there is large
vineyard which yields several vari-
cites of grapes in the greatest pro-
fusion. Seven hundred and fifty gal
Ions of sorghum was made last sea
| son.
In order to test the agricultural pos
sibilities of San Juan county, Mr.
Shelton is experimenting with many
varieties of foreign plants, the seeds
being furnished by the department of
agriculture. Fig trees do well, and it
is proposed To experiment with date
bearing palms. bamboo and other
foreign plants have been successfully
grown. Fancy varieties OF berries,
including the new wonderberry, have
been grown in great profusion. In
fact, there seems to be no limit to
the things that can be grown in the
sunny San Juan, and Mr.. Shelton 5
model agency is worth visit, if for
no other purpose than to have the
agricultural possibilities of northern
New Mexico fully demonstrated.
A greenhouse is maintained at Ship
rock, and several large flower gar
dens are kept blooming outdoors dur
ing the summer months. These out
door gardens are maintained until late
In October, owing to the lateness of
the frosts in this favored region, and
the Indian children take great pride
in keeping them in perfect condition.
Pennington Enterprise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
TURKEY ACCEPTS ITALY'S
PROPOSALS OF PEACE

CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 4.-That
the Turkish cabinet voted yesterday
to accept Italy's latest proposals for
peace was the announcement made to-
day from an authoritative source.
The preliminary agreements are to
be signed upon the arrival at Ouchy
of the special Turkish emissary, who
left Constantinople Immediately after
the cabinet meeting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
DEMOCRATS ADVOCATE CHANGE

Now that the national, state and
county tickets are in the field it is
well that every voter study carefully
the principles advocated by the diff
ferent parties and also consider well
the individual candidates as it is
through the individuals after all that
the principles must be put into eff
feet.
So far as principles are concerned
the Republican party is willing to go
on record both in the state and ma
tion and all voters are invited to
study carefully the party platform
and compare it with the other party
platforms. The Republicans will go
further and insist that all voters of
all parties carefully read their plat
form, so that they may make no
mistake when they decide which party
principles to accept.
The Democratic press from one end
of the country to the other continue
ally calls attention to the advisability
of making change in national affairs
on general principles regardless of
the merits of the case.
Let US for the sake Of argument
according to the premises accepted by
the Democrats grant that they are
right, then it will appear to every
thinking person in this county that
there should be change in La Plata
county There would be no argu-
ment whatever in a proposition to
change in the nation without changing
in the county and state as well.
Again we insist if we accept the
Democratic proposition as being one
Of fairness, one made with sincerity,
then it must follow that they, if they
be honest and fair themselves, be-
lieve that there should be a change
in the state and county administra-
tions.
In the state the Democrats have
been in power for four years and have
according to their own party press
made most miserable failure in the
making of laws and the proper execu-
tion thereof.
But in La Plata county where the
Democrats have had the Offices for a
number of years is it not advisable
according to the argument advanced
hy the Democrats with reference to
national affairs that they stand aside
and allow the Republicans to manage
for awhile the affairs of this county?
Certainly no better ticket has ever
been named in any county in the state
than has been named by the Repub-
licans of this county this year, and
we ask all Democrats who believe in
the principle of making change once
in while to consider its application
to the situation in this county.
1t is not the purpose of The Herald
to criticise or abuse any person who
has held office in the county, but it
appeals to US that many good Demo-
Gratis are advocating change in ma
tional affairs, that they will be fair
and, working upon the same prem
ises, apply the same argument to the
political affairs Of this county.
1t should be remembered that our
local affairs are of far greater i'm
portance to us than our national af-
fairs and all independent voters and
the Republicans will expect that all
fair Democrats will be governed by
their own arguments.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
DENVER CLAIMS HONOR
OF YOUNGEST MILLIONAIRE

DENVER, Oct. 4.-The youngest
millionaire in the United States to-
day is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Law
renee c. Phipps, who arrived last ev-
ening at the palacial Phipps residence,
in Colfax avenue. He weighs eight
pounds, is healthy. sound, and full Of
life.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS RE
WARD.

One hundred dollars reward will be
paid for information which will prove
the identity of the party or parties
who wrote and mailed the false, Ii
belous and anonymous letter, circu-
lated throughout the county, signed
1.-The Good Government League" and
intended to reflect on the honesty
and integrity of County Clerk C. II.
Conroy and Deputy County Clerk w.
G. Otton, in the official conduct of the
affairs of the County Clerks Office
of La Plata County, Colorado.
(Signed) C. H. CONROY.
O1-10t-pd
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

The departure of this morning 5
eastern was delayed something over
an hour waiting for an engine which
baked to be coaxed into travelling
condition. The number Of times the
tcJins have not left on schedule have
been usually few indeed during the
past six months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

TAKEN UP-Friday, Oct. 27, one
bay horse about 10 years old, branded
with circle A on left hip and other
brands; weight about 900 lbs. In
quire at Herald office. O1-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
FARMERS ATTENTION.

Kellenberger wants to sell you your
bills Of wet goods. We have only
pure wines and liquors and our line of
soft drinks is the best to be had. Our
julep is the only SOFT drink permitted
in the hospitals. JS-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

THE BEST SILvERwARE, the
1Sl7 ROGERS, cost more than any
other. will wear longer than any
other make, OUR PRICE AS LOW
AS MONTGOMERY. WARD q co.
OR SEARS GtOEBUCK. We carry
all PATTERNS and enarave them free
HAHN.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

WANTED-Horses to winter, forty
miles south of Durango. Alfalfa hay,
plenty running water. Inquire for
E. A. Hartweg, near Rosing, N. M.
S28-O28
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

Tim Carr, who has been in town a
c,uple of days transacting business,
lift for home in Pagosa Junction this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

The Rev. Mr.. Vermillion has been
spending the week near Pagosa
Springs where he owns fine ranch
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

Miss Hazel Bendure returned from
Silverton this morning where she has
been on brief pleasure trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

The district court officials leave for
Rico tomorrow morning, where court
convenes Monday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

WANTED Confinement cases.
Mrs. B. A. Kissane, graduated nurse.
Phone Red 1873. S20-O20
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

WANTED-Two coal miners for the
winter; good location, good wages.
Apply at this office. Scott
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
WANTED.

WANTED-Middle aged woman wants
work by day. Inquire S4S Second ave.
S-9-tf.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

WANTED-Four or five room fur
nished house; modern. P. o. Box 342.
O3-3t
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

Some fat hogs raised at the fish.
erdick ranch at Laplata were shipped
tc the Silverton market this morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
RAILROAD TINE TABLE

EAstern
No 115 ar. from Denver. 900 p. m.
No. 115 Tvs. for Silverton- 20 p. m.
No. 116 ~. from Silverton. ...8:2O a. m.
No. 116 Tvs. for Denver....S:40 4. m.
Silverton Mixed
No. 461 Tvs. for Silverton $50 .. n.
No. ]62 ar. from Silverton. 500 r. m.
FaTmingtor Branch
Pennington leaves -.......... 8:15 a. m
Pennington arrives ............ 4:40 p. m
Southern Branch,
Leaves Daily .---.....---..-........8:5J $50 am
Arrives Daily--..-......-.-..........-.4:2 p. m
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

Robert McNicholas went up to Hes
perus this morning on his way to Hay
gulch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
NOTICE.

All persons having bills against
the Colorado-New Mexico Fair asso-
citation will please present them before
Thursday evening.
]. A. CLARK, Secretary.
OF 1-2t
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

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Byron's Troubadours, Red Men op-
era house, Oct. 8.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

Mrs. William johnson of Lightner
creek is in town today supplying Gus
toners with dairy produce.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

Miss Eva Shade Of Cortez was .
guest at the, Southern last night bound
for Denver On = two weeks v(sit,
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

Mrs. William Bird returned from
La Plata City last night where she
was called a few days since to min
lister to her husband who sustaine q
injuries in the stage wreck last Sat.
urday. 1t was feared he had suffsr
ed internal injuries but it seems the
fehrs were without foundation, his
Unsatisfactory condition being due
wholly to the shock to his system.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

]. J. O'Rourke left for Caracas thi.
morning where he is engaged in thu
lumber business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

Rev. and Mrs. Barlow, formerly of
de Baptist church of Pagosa Springs,
arrived in town last night and toncr
low Rev. Mr.. Barlow will enter upooI
lis duties as pastor Of the local Bap-
tist church.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

Joe Freed is down from the valley
today, purchasing supplies and COM
pairing notes with o. Frary sr. Their
topic of common interest is the mu
tual granddaughter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

Mrs. White and daughter of Lead
vile are visiting the formers broth
er, Mr.. McComb, and family. The!
have been out on a five weeks tril
to different towns in the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07
CLASSIFIED ADS.

\ n n u u u n n n II n ;. u u II ;,
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

John Gamsby is down from the
Vallecito having landed in town last
evening. Since the departure of the
hosts of Teel-a-wucket he is presid-
ing over the affairs at the ranch in
addition to looking after Emerald
lakes. He certainly needs help
mate to tassist him with his mary
duties. Leap year is the time to np-
ply.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

w. B. Webster of Monte Vista left
for the east this morning with two
carloads of cattle he purchased in the
Aztec section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

j. d. Adams left for the Monte
zdma valley this morning where he
viii give ranch interests persona! SD
porvision, but the major object of mis-
trip is to pick apples, recreation u,
which he does not often indulge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

Mrs. W. G. White is home from
the Vallecito where she has enjoye'
an outing of several days duration
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

We again rise to remark that the
Denver & Rio Grande yards are kept
freer from rubbish than two-thirds of
the residence properties in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

Barney Haughey is busy with hi.
Bull Moose petition today. He ha
sufficient signatures for his distrie:
and judicial ticket but is still shoI-
number of names for the count
venture.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-07

Mrs. Nora Hargis came up froir
Pennington hast night where she haA
been spending the summer. She was
bound for Allison. During her So
journ in the city she was the CUES,
of the Palace.