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Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25
WILLIAM ORR, PROMINENT
PIONEER, PASSES AWAY

William Boyd Orr, one of the promi-
nent pioneer residents of La Plata
county, died at his home on the Flo
rida mesa yesterday morning at $3.50.
Typhoid pneumonia was the imme-
diate cause of his death. He was
stricken with typhoid two weeks ago
but not until pneumonia developed
was his condition considered alarming.
The trio of brothers, Judge Robert
Orr, Paul Orr and William Orr set
tied in this section when the country
was new. Each in different way had
prominent part in its development
Judge Robert Orr, who was well
known in political circles, passed TO
the Great Beyond several years ago
On account of failing health Paul Orr
returned some years since to the old
Missouri home. William Orr remained
with and loyal to the country he
gave the best years Of his life.
Mr.. Orr was 66 years Of age. The
larger part of his time has been de
voted to mining and farming. AT the
time of his death he owned the beau.
tiful Bonagua ranch on the mesa in
addition to valuable mining interests
Although he gave careful attention t.
the commercial side Of his projects
he was never too busy to assist {
friend or neighbor or fulfil to the ut
most the requirements of good citi
zenship.
About ten years ago Mr.. Orr mar
ried Miss Anna Miller, a sister oi
the Rev. Mr.. Miller of the Presby
terian church. The union has been al
especially happy one. Seven year
ago a pretty little girl came to fur
ther brighten the home. Today tn
wife is Frustrated with her loss an,
the little girl is well nigh broken
hearted. A gloom is cast over tn
whole community.
The funeral was held from tn
church on the Mesa this afternoon
Interment took place at the Florid
cemetery. Rev. Mr.. Crozier of tn
Presbyterian church delivered com
forting address. A large number o
friends came to pay their tribute o
respect to the departed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25

William Boardman was in from Flo
rida mesa yesterday making final
proof on his homestead.
Mrs. William Bird left for La Plata
city today on a combined business
and pleasure trip of weeks dura-
tion.
Mrs. james Doyle and iitt,e son,
James jr. arrived from Colorado
Springs last night en- route 10 the
Nancos di' lrict to spend the summer.
Mr.. Doyle came over to meet them and
they are staying over at the Stra-
ter today With all Mr. Doyls's .alu-
aUle iriiine interests any one who
saw James jr. for even a very few
minutes would declare him his most
valuable asset. The little lad Is only
three years and half old, but he
now possesses as much executive abil-
ity as is supposed to be boys por-
tion when he reaches the age Of ma
turity.
J little daugtehr and Mrs. Holt's father,
w. r. Gunter, were arrivals from Az
tee last night on their way to Gen.
tralia, Okla. About two months ago
the doctor and his family went down
to Aztec to look over the section with
view OF locating. They are highly
pleased with the district and as soon
as they can arrange their business af-
fairs will return to make it their
permanent home. Mr.. Gunter came out
from Branch, Mo-, short time ago
and he is equally enthusiastic about
the whole San Juan basin.
Major j. B. Thompson, assistant
secretary Of the capitol managers Of
Colorado, says that prairie dog is as
good to eat as cottontail. II have
eaten them often,' says Major Thomp-
son, ''anl there is no reason why they
should not be put on the market II
they were not called dogs they would
have been popular article of diet
long ago"
A. J. Carlson returned from a bust
ness trip to the mining towns lasts
l hiEit anu i'iA tpt bplit ae DioOIh-
field, N. NJ, today. He states he found
Telluride and Ouray much more pros
porous than last year and Silverton
not quite as good, although the min
ing activity in the latter district is
somewhat better than for several sea-
sons previous.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wigglesworth
came up from Pennington last night
on their way to the Waterfall ranch.
As stated in the columns Of the Her
aid Saturday they made the trip over
land from Fort Defiance with DR.. and
Mrs. Wigglesworth with whom they
visited on their way here. Today
they are spending the time between
trains in Durango. So many friends
are anxious to extend greetings they
have held an almost continuous recep-
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25
. :, II II IL II ~ IT . . It !. tt 81 :.

The recent rains have helped the
farmers great deal While it has
done the land much good that has not
been irrigated it preserved the mois-
ture that was in the ground.
There was some talk of the express
Office being lost but now we are sure
of keeping it. Some one has volun-
teered to come in and keep the books.
Last Thursday afternoon Misses
Howe and Scoffeld entertained the
Willing Workers club at their home.
Eighteen were present. A good pro
gram was rendered, the ladies paid
their dollars and related how they
made them. Refreshments were serv-
ed and all went home. They say it
was a grand success.
Mrs. Long says it seems good to
get cut once more. We are glad TO
have her back for We have missed
her.
Mr.. Peerman has forbidden the
young people to dance in the ware
house on Saturday night after IL.
They are up in arms and say they
will 90 20 some ouher place What
is the matter with them for they
seemed to be vexed with many diff
ferent ones now?
Last Tuesday company of twelve
Allison people explored the region
southwest of the village passing by
Bonita canon with Pine river as their
termination. Many beautiful sights
were seen and maay dangerous de.
scent made. At noon the party ar
rived at the river. some tired and
c.,rynnc very hungry, 80 lInet wac
eaten al once in the shade of tho
pjplars; after two hours in this beau
;if'l pa;e, the return home wa, hur.
ricd hy an approaching stor5a. Roftrc
{ Ding ntIe than a quartz, Of mile
the party was forced to stand arder
t I rro,o,iing rocks for shelter from
tie rain which last ID some ti;.c.
Among the events Of interest were a
visit to the Indian ruins where relics
of Aztec pottery were gathered, races
in which some of the party tried with
out success to lose the others; and
last but not least an ice cream treat
at the Pollock house. About in the
evening the happy group parted at
Allison for their homes. All decided
that more days should be spent like
wise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25
TOURISTS ARRIVING.

The disagreeabe weather of the last
two weeks has started the tourists for
the mountains. All passenger trains
arriving in Denver each day are bring
ing hundreds of people from the hot
belt. These tourists are finding their
way to the various resorts and fishing
10 alities.
The tourists now arriving come in
on the trains. Not many are com
ing in automobiles because of the i'm
possibility Of reaching the camping
places and points Of scenery, because
Of bad roads.
The Colorado people are wide awake
to the necessity of building automo-
bile roads throughout the state, but
owing to a bunder by the last legis-
lGture Of some kind it becomes neces.
sary to wait another two years before
this matter can be taken up and push
ed to success.
The unbearable heat of the lower
attitudes make Colorado a natura
summer resort, and the beautiful
mountain scenery simply add to it
value as a place for one to revel il
the beauties Of nature. There is NJ
question about Colorado, when prop
erly developed, being the most inter
esting Of all places for those who low
The works of nature and outdoor lif'
amus ements.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25
TRUTHFUL REPORTS.
Durango Reads Them With Uncom-
mon Interest.

A Durango citizen tells his exper.
ience in the following statement. Nc
better evidence than this can be had
The truthful reports of friends and
neighbors is the best proof in the
world. Read and be convinced.
Louis johnson, engineer, 457 Third
ave, Durango, Colo, says:
"a number of years ago | began
to have trouble from the jarring | re-
ceived on the engine. My health be-
gan to run down rapidly and finally
l had to lay off from work. | was
treated by a doctor, but his medicine
made me worse instead of better. Ny
back was so lame and painful tnat !
could not stoop and it was out of the
question for me to attempt to lift. |
finally recovered enough to resume
work, but l was subject to attacks of
pain in my back and was caused much
annoyance by too frequent passages of
the kidney secretions. AT night had
to get up several times on account of
this weakness and my rest was badly
broken. When / had the good fortune
to hear of Doans Kidney Pills, pro-
cured a supply at G. &. Tiffany, Jr's.
Drug Store, and was careful to take
them as directed. My condition i'm
proved in every way and my back is
now strong and practically free from
pain" (Statement given January s,
1907.)
No Trouble Since.
Mr.. johnson confirmed the above
several years later saying:
al praise Doan's Kidney Pills just
as highly as l did in 1907. During the
past year have had no need of kid
ney remedy whatever. Send anyone
to me who wants to know of Doan's
Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the ARC Doan's and
take no other.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25
LA PLATA EXHIBIT IN DEN
YER ATTRACTING NOTICE

John w. Turner writes as follows
which indicates that this district is
coming in for good deal of atten-
ton. The exhibit Of minerals from
Tie La Platas is going to advertise
our district in fine shape. Mr.. Tur-
ner will also receive fruit shipments
each week to remind the people that
we do not take back seat ON any
thing:
Denver, Colo, July is, 1912.
Have got nicely located in the Den
yer & Rio Grande ticket office, and |
expect there has been fifteen hundred
people to look at the exhibit the last
two days. ! find many Denver peo-
pie interested in the La Platas and
they are bringing their friends around
to look at the mineral. There is no
question but that it is attracting con-
siderable attention and | cannot see
but that it will do our section lot of
good.
Met three men today that are look
ing for location and feel sure they
will visit the La Plata district. Many
have stated they are arranging their
affairs so as to pay our section a
visit.
p. S.-Saw and shook hands with
DR.. Wilson. He says he is getting
along well, his family is with him
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25
SILVERTON VICTIM OF
CLUBBING DEAD OF INJURIES

Philip Wehrwein, who was so bru-
tally clubbed in Silverton early in July
passed away yesterday Afternoon. Ev-
erything known to medical science was
done to save his life but all efforts
were in vain.
Two men, Chris and Joe Bernardo,
are being held in Silverton charged
with the crime. Wehlwein identified
the men as his assailants and told
exactly what part both took in the
attack. According to reports the crime
was committed without cause or prov
ocation and is one Of the most brutal
ever committed in the southwest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25
Mail Carriers VIII Ely.

This is an age of great discoveries.
Progress rides on the air. Soon we
may see Uncle Sans mail carriers
flying in all directions, transporting
mail. People take a wonderful inter
est in a discovery that benefits them.
That's why DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry for Coughs, Colds, and other
throat and lung diseases is the most
popular medicine in America. st
cured me of a dreadful cough
writes Mrs. j. f. Davis, Stickney Cor
ner, Maine, after Doctors treatment
and all other remedies had failed
For coughs, colds or any other bron-
chial affection it is unequaled. Price
50c and $1.00. Trial bottle free ut all
druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25
What Makes n Wowan.

One hundred and twenty pounds,
more or less, of bone and muscle don't
make woman. Its good foundation.
Put into 1t health and strength and
she may rule kingdom. Blu. that
is just what Electric Bitters give her
Thousands bless them for overcoming
fainting and dizzy spells and for dis
pelling weakness, nervousness. back.
ache and tired, listless, worn out feel.
ing. Electric Bitters have done me
a world Of good" writes Eliza Pool
Depew, Okla, "and thank you with
! all my heart, for making such goot
medicine" Only 80 cents. Gunran
teed by all druggists,
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25

several trials last winter with full
load of hose and half dozen men and
tried to stick it in the worst streets
we had, but at no time was it any
where near stuck. On the last trial
| took it through several blocks of
black sticky mud and next day went
back and measured the depth of the
ruts it left and found them twelve to
twenty inches deep. After this trial |
felt safe in taking it anywhere.
was afraid of the mud at first and
in fact was prejudiced against the
auto apparatus so my trials were the
most severe it was possible to give.
Wherever there is bottom to the
road the automobile will go.
Our cost of maintenance for the
eight months we have had it has aver
aged less than So per month. This is
for oil, gasoline, repairs and general
car expense.
How it will work in snow | am un-
qualified to say, but if it can handle
the mud, it certainly can the snow.
The speed with which you can get
to a fire makes the auto much better
than horse-drawn apparatus.
Hoping | have covered the ground
desired and assuring you that any
other inquiries will be cheerfully an
swered, am, yours truly,
P. P. PROCTOR,
Chief of Grants Pass Fire Dept.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25
READ THIS COMMENDATION.

Grant Pass, Ore, May 15, 1912.
Mr.. Harry Jackson,
Durango, Colo.
Dear Sir:
In reply to your inquiry OF the 9th
inst. will say that our auto combina-
ton chemical and nose wagon is a
great success and will negotiate mud
dy streets impossible with with horse
drawn apparatus.
We have a four cylinder American
La France engine and carry 1900 feet
of hose, although this is in excess of
the capacity claimed for it.
As to mud will say took it out on
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25
Insect Bite Costs a Leg.

A Boston man lost his leg from the
bite Of AN insect two years before.
To avert such calamaties from stings,
and bites Of insects, use Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve, promptly to kill all the
poison and prevent inflammation.
swelling and pain. Heals burns, boils
ulcers, piles. eczema. cuts, bruises
Only 25 cents at al druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25

Governor Hunt of Arizona has re-
ceived report from special COM
mission on the San Diego exposition
for 1915. The report says in sub
stance that Arizona can make big
ger showing in San Diego with the
money appropriated than at San Fran
cisco. The commission recommends
that s250,0oo be appropriated out the
funds of the state to put Arizona
properly before the world at the ex-
position.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25
The Cboice of n Husba nd.

is too Important matter for a wo-
man to be handicapped by weakness,
bad blood, or foul breath. Avoid these
kill-hopes by taking DR.. Kings Life
Pills. New strength, fine complex
ion, pure breath, cheerful spirits
things that win men-follow their use
Easy. safe, sure, 25 cents at all drug
. .isIs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25
Two Good Stations

W. wishes in this district
wishes improve his horseesh that he furnish the
very bestof SERVICE a reasonable prices.
His FERNANDO is German coach stallion, that weighs
LAO pounds, nd his registered number is 6,029
"HEARPOLIEN" is the of his Percheron stallion He
weighs 1900 pounds and his register numbers 1883 and
53613.
these held for service in La
Plata County Tynes ranch the Florida every We'd
Friday and Saturday and at Jim
Conways ranch Upper Florida Mondays and Tuesdays
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25
STATEMENT BY CITY OFFICIALS
ANENT PURCHASE OF TIKI OK.

The following statement regarding
the purchase of the fire auto truck
was handed The Herald this morning
by city officials for publication, along
with communication from an Oregon
city using one of the trucks. The let
ter was addressed to Harry jackson
as chairman of the committee appoint
ed some time ago to investigate the
feasibility of auto trucks:
Since there appears to be some
misapprehension in regard to the wis
dom displayed by the city council in
buying an automobile fire truck at
their last meeting, and also because
the Democrat, in discussing the mat
ter, has ignorantly or maliciously
overlooked all arguments favorable to
such a purchase, this article is writ
ten.
Under the caption "Wretched Busi-
inst. the Democrat assails the council
upon the ground that its purchase of
the fire apparatus is extravagant;
whereas, had it taken the slightest
pains to inform itself it would have
known that the purchase of the truck
involves no increase of appropriation,
but that on the contrary a saving
which will in six years pay for the
truck is effected by its purchase. The
cost of maintenance of the present fire
fighting outfit is approximately 81 900
more per annum than the auto appar-
atus will cost to maintain, to say moth
ing about the fact that the automo-
bile apparatus adds one man to the
fire fighting force of the city, for
the reason that the horse drawn truck
needs n man to attend the horses,
whose services will be available for
effective work with the other men
when the auto truck comes into use.
The cost of maintenance Of the horse
drawn apparatus for the past -four
years is represented in the following
table compiled from the records in the
office of the city clerk:
Feed ...........................-........ 1,72561
General supplies pertaining
to horses and wagons. 2O3.41
Overhauing of wagons and
harness, including new har-
ness and extra supplies 3O9.2C
Medicine and veterinary serv-
ices ....................................... 743t
Painting and overhauling
wagons -----------------------.-----.---. o1.l'
Expenses to Bayfield, and Az
tee TO purchase fire horses 3l.0'
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25

Fruit growers OF all the west have
reason to be happy this year. 1t is
estimated that 10000 carloads of fruit
can be moved from the western slope
of Colorado this year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25

Politicians OF the west who have
their ear to the ground will have to
promise to build good roads il they
expect success at the polls.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25

There should be no let-up in the
good roads movement. Satisfactory
highways produce all kinds of good
results.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25

The grounds surrounding the Whit
tier school in North Durango are
among the best kept and most attrac-
tive in the city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25
Ladies Take
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i
The successful remedy for suppressed
menstruation. Safe. sure. spesdy. Ne
harm or interference with work. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed or money rsfxna-
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Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25
III c Gasoline Engine

When you have that outfit
you are Independent of irrigat-
ing companies. No matter
when you call on it, the INC
engine is ready to run and
always has power enough to
handle any work up to its full
rated horse power. H c irri-
eating and general purpose en-
gines are made in every style
and in sizes from l to 50-horse
power. Tractors, II, IS, 20, 25,
and 45-horse power. See the
| H c local dealer for cata-
logues of l H c engines and
tractors or write nearest branch
house.
WESTERN BRANCH HOUSES. Denver. Col
Helena. Mont: Portland. Ore; Spokane, Wash.
Salt Lake City. Utah; San Francisco, Cal
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25
ALLISON NOTES.

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Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25
International Harvester Company of America
Incorporated

The purpose of this Bureau is to furnish,
free OF charge to ALL the best Information
obtainable on better farming If you have
any worthy questions concerning soils. crops,
land drainage. irrigation, fertilizers. etc,
70 II c Service Bureau Harvester Building.
Chicago u $ A
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-25

to horses and wagons.
Overhauling of wagons and
harness, including new har-
ness and extra supplies.
Medicine and veterinary serv-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
MEN HELD
Offensive Comments on Paraders
Land -Four in Cells.

Four men who expressed their ant-suf-
fragette convictions in manner that inc
nol,ce aIlege was offensive we're arrested
Of Goth street and Fifth avenue yesterday
afternoon. and held on a charge OF ulsor-
derby conduct. Detectives Sherrer' ODoh-
nell and Wind, OF the Tenderloin station,
were standing IN front OF the Holland
House when their attention was directed
20 the men who were shouting TO the pass
ing ranks Of suffragettes.
"RoiIerrnakers," one Of the men roaren'
"Frankfurter makers" his companion
added.
.rhey ought 10 be carrying washtuos IN
.,aad Of flags" was the remark OF anothef'
uttered 30 loud that every one Tor ois-
,arce ~ half a block heard 1t.
"I'd like to bite their ears on" the four'h
man shouted, whereupon the detectives de-
c,dad that enough had been said
At the station the men described them.
.aIyas as Edward Conway, salesman, OK
No IA East Io5th street; Louis Assem-
,as her a clerk. OF No 40 18th street.
yWn,,estone. Long Island; William E. Buck
.r,v of No. S2s Spruce street, Richmond
II,i, Long Island. and John Leary' an
electrician. of No. 17s State street. Brook
1xn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05

IN arm at the end Of tho line came IN for
most Of the "Ah, there's" and they Weren
a bit above waving hack
But when the college men passed inc
University club their enthusiasm was 4 '''
6anped The windows We're fHl', but ny
a man in one Of them made sign ot greet
ing TO the men on tie march-this. IN SPITE
Of the fact that some 81 the bows waved
their hats az the windows expectantly.
Indeed. the club windows all along IN"
line were omrously silent while me men
marched by. Some Of the men. remember
ing the jeers that issued from some o.
those windows last year, considered the 81
lence 9 good sign.
While the mems division has little ~
complain Of In the treatment of the crowd.
usually It was only the small bows that
shouted
Hello. Lizzie Who's going 70 wash the
dishes tonight" and witticisms Of a Ike
order-thev have more cause for complaint
against the police regulation NJ the parade
man has any other section. and that Is
SAYING a great deal.
Several times the policemen stationed al
crossings sent tho mems band ahead and
tried 10 send them on. Then they held up
the line in the middle. and It was only
because Of the almost superhuman exer-
lions OF Frederick 8. Greene. the grand
marshai. who was kept constantly running
from the head to the tail Of his line' that
thew were able TO preserve anything Ike
a continuous appearance.
several men seen at Carnegie Hall after
the parade expressed their opinion that the
nolIce interference was put up job'
Leaders OF some Of the womens divisions
held the Same opinion.
One of the most popular features ot me
mems line. and one that, contrary 10 eA-
nectations. did not meet with ridicule was
grandfather who marched proudly at
the head of a. division carrying in his arms
his small grandchild.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
u,e HENRY WIZARDS VIEWS.

Mrs Henry Willard, daughter OF VIII
Ian. Ilovd Garrison. who has been SUI
,sa ali her life, marched all the way at
go 81 the New York State Woman
Suffrage Association. -.
cribs ,s a wonderful demonstration she
Ia "ard one never expected to see. The
aro.rk liable thing, too, is that the change In
.mh,ic sentiment has come about in such
lnar, time oh. we'll get the vote now very
socn, and I think when IL comes 'he ', ..a
are going TO gain just aS 'iiuch do 'i'
women"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
INCIDENTS ALONG THE LINE
Mrs. lnez Hayes Gilmore Rous Offensive EngIshman-
How Nickel Bought Flag

huge green. white and purple banner NJ the
Wouen's Political Union
A newspaper photographer ~ho arrived
=, Washington Square Just as the horse
women we're marching under me ~aroh
pleaded with Miss lnez Nulholand To rein
I'd her horse a bit So that he could got
rbo,ogrsph Miss Nulholland obliged
After the photogra phAr said Thank you"
the horse grew fractions and II took its
rider at least two minutes - get him under
control Which accounts for Miss Muhol-
land gallopng along IN" tanks ~ the pa
rade AZ high speed for several blocks In
order to catch up with her sister horse
women