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Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-22
THEY PLEAD GUILTY.

Judge McCloud reprimanded Arthur
Strom and Harry Bassett who were
discovered in the act Of removing q
stove from a boarding car. Marshal
Fassbinder took the boys before Judge
McCloud who could have sent them
to the state reformatory for the crime
charged, which they admitted. Toe
many boys have no regard for the
rights Of others. There is place fol
those who steal where they may re
fleet upon their conduct.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-22

SERVICES
The Churches Of the
World to Give Rev.
efent Consideration
Tomorrow

estern Press
NEW YORK, April 20.-By COM
mon consent the churches of the world
will set aside their pulpits tomorrow
for reverent consideration of the dis
aster and for mourning for the lost.
As to the needs Of the living am
pie provisions are rapidly being made.
The relief funds being gathered in
New York and London already total
we'll up in the hundreds of thou
sands of dollars. Most Of the steer
age passengers who reached New
York, distracted and penniless, have
come to realize the generosity and
hospitality of America. Clad, fed
and housed they will be given ample
time to recover from the shock of their
experience and will start their lives
in the new world with ample funds
and the kindly advice of excellent
counselors.
The most complete story of the IT.
tanic's fate yet obtained is being rap
idly gathered in New York by men,
bers of the senate investigating COM
mittee.
Orchestral and other music organi-
cations throughout the United States
will hold meetings during the next
few days to pay their tribute to the
bravery Of the musicians Of the IT,
tanic's band, who went to their death
playing Nearer, My God, to Thea
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-22
SHE WILL
APPROVE
Daniel Guggenheim Re.
lateS Last Words Of
His Brother
Benjamin

Western Press
NEW YORK, April 20.-With
tears streaming down his face, Daniel
Guggenheim, the eldest of the seven
Guggenheim brothers, famous AS mil
lionaire mining men, told today how
his brother, Benjamin, went down OH
the Titanic.
The actual news, first hand, came
as message to his widow through
Mr.. Guggenheim's room steward, AL
fred Tessinger, who called at the St
Regis where the Guggenheims make
their home.
When Mr.. Guggenheim realized
there was danger" said the steward
"he advised his secretary, Mr.. Guglio
to dress fully and he did the same
himself. They were both in evening
clothes, having deliberately DOTTED
their sweaters. There were no life
belts.
so think there is grave doubt that
the men will get Off Mr.. Guggenheim
said. We're dressed up in our bes,
and prepared to go down like gen.
tlemen. am willing to remain and
play mans game If there are not
enough boats for more than the won.
en- and children. won't die here like
a beast. I'll meet my end us man
"'Tell my wife, If it does happey,
that my secretary and both 20 down
and you are saved, tell her played the
game straight and to the end. No
woman shall be left aboard this ship
because Ben Guggenheim was cow
ard. Tell her that my last thoughts
will be of her and of our girls, hut
that my duty is to these unfortunate
women and children on this ship. Tel
he's that will meet whatever fate il
in store for me, knowing she will ap-
prove of what may do
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-22

We have it on good authority thai
negotiations are under way for per-
formance in this city about May 81 by
that pleasing musical Organization
The Schubert Symphony Club and
Lady Quartette, of Chicago. Many Of
our readers have heard this popular
company and no doubt everyone knows
of the high favor in which it's twenty
two years of success has placed it.
The great variety and popular char
acter of this company's program has
endeared it to the hearts of Ameri-
can music lovers, until today it stands
undoubtedly first in their affections.
Their new program is said to be the
best they have ever presented, and
no doubt their house will be large
here if they are secured for an enter
tainment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-22
PARK NEWS.

Professor Cordes has finished his
term of school at Pine river and is
at the park for short visit. AS soon
as the roads are fit to travel he will
go to his ranch at Long Hollow and
do some spring plowing and do some
ground clearing.
Mr.. Philip Gilbert jr. made a triT
to his mining claims at the La Platas
He stated that there was about fiftecr
feet of snow in the canons.
George Sponsel went to Denver or
business trip.
The Rev. Mr.. Arndt left for his ole
home in Kansas and will be back
here in about four weeks, and his
family will come with him.
Philip Gilbert has finished his sum
mer kitchen.
John Dagenfolder and family moved
down Cherry creek on the Pitcher
ranch. He will work for Mr.. Pitcher
this summer.
Matt Schafer started to plow al
falfa ground but the ground was tot
wet. He gave it up for bad job
and decided to wait till the grount
was somewhat dry.
William Melugin is painting his new
barn.
Andrew Hauert is going to Mancol
to get him a new plow. So as soor
as the ground gets dry he intends u
turn the ground over in good shape
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-22
DISTRICT COURT.

District court adjourned this morn
ing until May /, the case Of Stubs
VS.. Stubbs & Jakway being continued
to May 13. Court convenes at Cor
tez on Monday, Judge Pike and Court
Stenographer E. D. Peters and several
of the attorneys leaving on the South
ern tomorrow morning.
This afternoon Judge Pike is hear
ing the arguments in an application
for an injunction in chambers. E. A
Hutchinson 10 asking for an injunc-
tion against c. L. Russell.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-22
FIRST VACATION IN THREE
YEARS FOR CLERK MEUSEI

District Clerk John Meuser leaves
with his wife in the morning for
Denver on combined business and
pleasure trip. Mr.. Meuser will meet
his mother in Denver some time next
week, on her way home from Calf
fornia, where she has been visiting
since August, and expects to persuade
her to stay over for few days In
Denver before continuing to Durango,
After completing the business which
calls him to Denver, Mr.. Meuser will
enjoy several days vacation, the first
he has had since 1909. Mrs. Meuser
will assist him in having pleasant
time. Mrs. NJ. j. Kelly will have
charge of the district clerks office
during Mr.. Meuser's absence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-22
ROOSEVELT
AND CLARK
Win Easily in the Neb-
raSka Primaries
Over Their
Opponents

Western Press
OMAHA, Neb., April 20.-Champ
Clark is the choice Of the Nebraska
Democrats for president and in yes
terday's primaries his followers de-
feated both Harmon and Wilson, the
latter running probably third in the
race. Inasmuch as Bryan was count
ed as supporter of Wilson the re-
suit is something OF rundown for
Bryan.
In the Republican primaries Roose-
welt simply ran away from his OPP
ponents, with La Toilette bringing up
the rear. Roosevelt has received the
state instruction by probably four Ia
one and this proportion may be in
creased. In only one precinct so far
has Taft led the sx-president. Where
Taft was supposed to be sure Of the
vote Roosevelt swept everything.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-22
COLORADO FARMERS FAVORED.

One Of the best boosts for Colo
rado that has been printed in recent
years is contained in the advertising
matter sent out by "a firm Of real es-
tate agents in Kansas City that deals
in Colorado fruit and potato land. A
portion of the advertising deals with
the manner in which the railroad rate
have given the Colorado grower
best of it and is as follows:
COLORADO agricu.tsSse is, foster
not only by soil and climate but by
special favorable rates on all it's prod
ucts to the big eastern markets. The
railroads have made special rates on
everything that grows on the inn
mensely fertile soil Of that state. The
Colorado farmer not only has good
home market but he can ship east for
1000 miles SO much cheaper than the
same class of freight can be shipped
west--over the same tracks-that he
has constant advantage against the
farmer in any other state.
"For example, Colorado apples are
shipped from the western part Of that
state to Kansas City for 60 cents per
hundred pounds while apples shipped
from Kansas City to western Colorado
are charged $1.10 per hundred
pounds. Peaches come from the or
chards of Colorado to Kansas City
for 80 cents per hundred and peaches
shipped the other way, over the same
rails--are charged $1.90-giving the
Colorado growed 81 advantage. Su-
gar, from a Colorado beet sugar fac
tory, is carried by the railroads from
the west side Of the geat divide In
Colorado to Kansas City for 40 cents
a hundred while sugar shipped from
Kansas City westward has to pay
s1.10 for the same distance. The rate
on potatoes from Colorado to Kan
sas City is just one-half what it is
from Kansas City to Colorado. East
bound II is 40 cents a hundred, in the
other direction is 80 cents. The can
ming factories in western Colorado
ship to Kansas City for so cents
hundred pounds, which is just so cents
less than cannery in Kansas City
would have to pay to ship from Kan
sas City out there, the westbound rate
being S1.10.
"There is not crop grown on
Colorado farm that has not been the
subject Of discrimination in rate-mak-
ing by the railroad and in some in
stances the advantage given the farm
er is greater than those quoted above.
The railroads have managed to have
these rates finally approved and con-
firmed by the interstate commerce
commission and they now form as
much of permanent advantage to the
farmer in Colorado as the pure air,
the bright sunshine and the rich, deep
soil"
This is boosting that means much
to the state. Too many people forget
to tell the truth about the advantages
of Colorado and neglect to make this
clinching argument in favor Of select
ing this state as a home instead Of
going where conditions are not 80 IA
vorable. 1t is time for the world to
learn that to live in Colorado means
to have a thousand advantages no 9TH
er section has-and then some.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-22

EVIDENCE
Three Messages Were
Sent From Carpathia
all Signed
"YamSii''
Western Press

Western Press
NEW YORK, April 2O.-J. Bruce
lsmay, manager of the White NStar
line, one of the few men survivors Of
the Titanic disaster, was again called
to the stand and subjected to a search
ing examination by the senate com
mittee which is investigating the dis
aster. When the committee recon
vened today the new evidence brought
to light, after lsmay testified yes
terday, showed marked discrepancy
between his testimony and the real
facts in the case.
Ismay testified that he sent no mes
sage from the Carpathia to New York
after he was picked up by the Cunafd
liner with the other survivors. New
ertheless it has been established that
there were sent from the Carpathia
three messages all signed "Yamsi'-
this is Ismay spelled backwards.
Although Mr.. Ismay testified that
he wanted to do everything in his pow
er to aid the senate committee those
three messages show he wanted eff
forts made to send the crew of the i'll
fated Titanic back to England imme-
diately upon their arrival in New
York.
Those appearing at the Waldorf
Astoria hotel were H. j. Pitman, third
officer; J. G. Boxhall, fourth officer,
and G. Lowe, fifth officer. These men
were put in command of the life boats
which carried the women and chill
dren survivors off the Titanic.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-22

MASSACR[D
Whole Population is in
Revolt and Ten Thou
sand Troops
on Way
Western Press

Western Press
CALCUTTA, India, April 20.-The
Chinese garrison at Lhassa, Tibet, has
massacred 200 women and children
according to the reports received from
Gyangzee, Tibet. According to the re.
ports the whole population of Tibet il
in revolt and the troops have been sur
rounded in southern suburb and des-
perate fighting is taking place. The
Chinese are armed with three machine
guns with which terrible damage i,
being done to the mobs. The Chinese
government has ordered the new Ssv.
ernment officials to be sent to Lhassl
with reinforcemsnts Of ten thousand
troops.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-22
MIKE, THE FOUNDER.

During the recent visit of Messrs.
-esraden and Wetter to Fort Collins
they investigated an alfalfa meal ma
chine. The simplicity of the machine
was a great surprise. They had la
bored, like many others, that an al
falfa mill must necessarily be sta
tionary affair but the one at Fort
Collins is on wheels and can be NOV
ed about the country like an ordinary
hay binder. The mill was in steady
operation and required three men to
feed it, pitching direct from the stack.
The mill can be laid down in Durango
for about $1,000. It costs about 81
per ton to grind the alfalfa into meal.
Messrs. Wetter and Graden brought
with them three samples of the ground
product, being what is termed coarse,
medium and fine. The machine can be
set for any one of the three grades.
In old style mills only one grade could
be milled. The mill grinds up every
particle, coarse stems and all. 1t is
really the stem that contains the nu-
triment. In its raw state the leaves
and fine stems are eaten and the
larger stems left by horses and cattle.
By grinding into meal the real weight
and nutriment is saved and thus ton
of alfalfa meal goes much further
than ton of alfalfa. Alfalfa meal
is being shipped to dairying establish
ments in the east and sold as high as
the d. G. r. G. farmers of La Plata
county can make money grinding their
alfalfa into meal and shipping it east.
Such a mill would be fine thing if
owned by company and operated on
the cooperative plan. Why not in
vestigate, Mr.. Farmer?
The advice of the department of ag-
riculture that farmers own and oper-
ate their creameries does not come
far from being the same plans M
barley is promoting his sugar factory
The creamery proposition, however, Il
within reach of the farmers of every
county. Now that the high priced
plant idea has been exploded cream
cry is within the grasp of any wide
awake community which can secure
the necessary cream. Durango is ar
ideal place for such plant. 1t l., d
distributing center owing to lines oil
railroad entering the city from ths
north, south, east and west, thus pro
viding cheap delivery. Cream can o,
shipped profitably long distance ant
the Globe Express company will gran
Durango the same schedule Of rate,
given other sections. Two Thousand
dollars, $4,000 at the outside, will Sc
cure and install machinery, fit W
building and provide sufficient capital
Creameries are run on the basis Of
collections every Monday morning
from merchants and consumers ant
with an honest management provide.
fund.- without surplus to pay month
IL settlements with farmers. The mair
thing il securing competent but
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-22
MOST SUCCESSFUL.

The high school boys and girls Or.
ganized the Mozart Glee club and
gave their first concert at the Red
Men hall last night. Miss SENEGAL
has had charge of their training. All
deserve much credit for the excellent
program. The hall was well filled
ard there were many compliments Civ
en- the members of the club and the
high school department. al
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-22
sPARRING EXHIBITION.

There will a five round bout be-
tween johnson and Blackburn this
evening in the Antlers' arena, the
main event to be preceded by two
fast preliminary bouts. One Of the
best exhibitions ever put on In this
city. Commences 1t 0:So.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-22
SCHOOL MEETING.

County Superintendent Mrs. Rose
ria Pulford has called school meet
ing At Hesperus, on Tuesday, April
81 at 1 O'Clock, to consider matters
Of interest to the district.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-22

Durango wants a sugar factory. 1t
will be blessing in hundreds of ways.
Some may not coincide with Mr.. Dar-
ley's views, not because they are op-
posed to giving the farmer every ben
eft but because of the belief he can
not succeed under his plan, but this
will soon be demonstrated and if fail
ure results there should be no let up
in our efforts for factory. That
Mr.. barley will be successful is believ-
ed by great many. But under either
Mr.. Darleys plan or that Of the gen
eral system of paying flat rate with
sliding scale the farmer can make
money. In this connection the fol-
lowing article in Pueblo publication
under the signature of w. o. Skinner,
commercial agent of the Santa Fe
railroad, will be of interest, showing
there is money in beet culture:
"Since the sugar factories have put
in the graduated scale in the raising
of beets in the Arkansas valley the
farmers have found that by thorough
ly cultivating their land they can raise
beets that will bring them as hign
as 81 per ton, showing 81 per cent
saccharine matter. They were for
merly operating under a SIS per ton
flat basis, but with the adoption of
the graduated scale for the year 1911,
it was found that the best farmers re-
ceived as high as $3.50 per ton for
their beets and that the general aver
age was about So per ton through the
va ley.
III one instance farmer had sew
enteen acres on which he received
81 400 for the beets, the beet tops
were worth So per acre and they re-
ceive 20 per cent of the amount Of
beets delivered, in pulp. The pulp this
year sold readily at rs cents ton.
Another instance was thirty-five
acres on which the farmer received
$4,000 for his beets.
''Thers was another instance of six
ty acres for which the farmer received
s5,200, or an average Of 1856 per
acre. This, in addition to the beet
pulp and the tops, which were consid-
cred remarkable yield for so large d
tract of land. Usually the smaller
tracts are more thoroughly cultivated
and bring better returns as was shown
by one farmer who had five acres of
beets for which he received $3.50 or
S92 per acre.
"The actual cash outlay to the farm
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-22
ter maker, but this can be done by
exercising proper precaution.

sss
Miss Snow appears to be regulaf
yis-tcr to Durango. The old lady is
so fond of us that she cannot think
OF giving away to the usual April
Shower.
President j. A. Clay has called a
meeting of the San Juan congress to
be held at the rooms of the Durango
BOARD of trade Monday evening, April
% Mr.. Clay has some important
matters to present to the congres
winch will require united action if
carried to successful issue. 1t is hoped
there will be goodly representation
from outside commercial clubs in ad
dition to the regular vice presidents
The voters of Durango viii nave
an opportunity of smashing political
rings at the coming election for mem-
bers of the charter commission. There
is no question but that certain poll
ticians and certain interests are
watching the movement with cat-like
eyes ready to take advantage of loop
holes that will permit political as well
as individual advancement. We know
of some prospective candidates for
county positions this fall who are
waiting to see which side will win. In
this connection it is to be hoped a
charter will be framed that will do
away with political preferment and
place the city on business-like ad-
ministration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-17

The newly appointed committee to de-
wise ways and means to fittingy celebrate
the fiftieth anniversary Of the birth OF
Of Order of knights of Pythias. in this
domain In 1914. which was authorized by
action Of the Grand Lodge at its recent
convention, held it's initial meeting at
Pythian Temple last Friday evening.
Considerable interest was manifested
and nearly every lodge and uniform rank
company of the domain were represent
ed in the attendance.
Several suggestions were made which
were taken under advisement and which
will be more fully discussed at the next
meeting OF the committee. The committee
is composed as follows:
Claude H. Woodward, chairman; John
NJ. Kline. ST., first vice chairman:
Thomas A. Bynum. second vice chair
man; Jefferson Middleton. treasurer;
George W. Baumann. secretary; p. p.
Patrick, Franklin Lodge. No 2; H. P.
Wiley Mount Vernon Lodge, NO. 8; M.
A. Leese, Webster Lodge. No. Z; C. E.
McAllister, Decatur Lodge, No. 8: AL
bert Kahlert. Syracusians Lodge. No. 10;
w. A. Kimmel. Calanthe Lodge. No. IL;
T. J, Hartford, Hermione Lodge. No. IL:
J, L. Mech Excelsior Lodge. No. IA: c.
]. Bedell. Germania Lodge, No. 10; Q. A.
Booth. Equal Lodge. No. II; F. McC.
Smith, Harmony Lodge. No. p; Thomas
j. Cason. jr.. Union Lodge, No. p; J. w.
Carter Capital Lodge, No. "a; F. II.
Melick, Myrtle Lodge. No. %: Ben
Tarantipo. c6lumhta Lodge, No. 20; Will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-17
PENSIONS FOR ARMY NURSES.
Senator Gallinger and Representative
Donohue Introduce Bills.

Senator Gallinger has introduced a bill
granting pensions to volunteer army
nurses of the civil war; There are said
to be less than 100 OF them living, all
over seventy-five years Of age, and some
unable to provide themselves with the
necessaries Of life. A similar bill has
been introduced In the House by Repre-
sentative Donohue.
THAT from and after the passage OF
this act all women who served during the
civil war 1881 to 1859 as voluntary
nurses for a period OF not less than ninety
days shall, upon making due proof of
the performance of such services, accord
ing to such rules and regulations as the
Secretary Of the Interior may provide, be
placed upon the list Of pensioners Of the
United States, and be entitled to receive
a pension of $12 per month. such pension
to commence from the date OF the filing
of the application In the pension Office
after the passage of this act
THAT no pension attorney. calm agent
or other person shall be entitled to re-
ceive any compensation for services rem
dered in presenting any claim to the bu-
reau of pensions or securing any pension
under this act"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-17

ship were received and referred to COM
mittees The sick committee reported all
sick members improving.
The visitation from the Grand Lodge
officers will take place at the next meet
ing and all Rebekah lodges have received
invitations to attend. Esther Rebekah
Lodge, No. 20, of Hyattsville, Md, has
also been invited. Several members who
have been absent for several months
were warmly welcomed. including Mr.
and Mrs. James White, Mr.. and Mrs En-
met Midldn and Mrs. Sarah Sherrier.
Friday night the hall of Miriam Re-
bekah Lodge, No. 6, at 1876 X street south
west, was comfortably filled with repre-
lodges of this jurisdiction to wit
ness the comforting Of the degree by the
under the leadership Of Mrs. Henrietta
Werner. The team in its new white
robes presented pleasing appearance.
and the rendition of the ritualistic cere-
mony and the portrayal Of the various
characters was stated to be excellent.
Refreshments were served and social
time was enjoyed until a late hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-17
VICTIM OF "HOLE IN AIR"
Lieut.. Ellyson's Accident Explained
to Navy Department.

A "hole in the air. was responsible for
the accident to the aeroplane of Lieut..
Theodore Ellyson. one Of the navys
av1ators who fell at San Diego Cal. He
was executing straight-away flight, and
the machine dropped twenty-five feet to
the ground without any warning, the
Navy Department was notified yesterday.
A surgeon at the aviation camp has been
unable to determine the extent OF the
aviator's injuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-17
VACANCIES IN MARINE CORPS.
q. S. Naval Academy Graduates May
Be Drawn for Service.

This years graduating class at the
United States Naval Academy probably
will be utilized in filing about ten
or twelve vacancies In the Marine
Corps. Last years vacancies were fll-
ed by appointments from civil life.
Graduates at the Naval Academy soon
will be asked to indicate their desire
as to entering the Marine Corps. II
none volunteer the Secretary probably
will select enough from the list to
predicted the Secretary will experience
difficulty in obtaining willing candi-
dates.