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Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14
REPORTS OF EXAMINERS SHOW
THAT HUERFANO COUNTY
POLITICS ARE ROTTEN

DENVER, Ott. 11.-Public accounts
as kept by the county officers of Hder-
fano county are not in satisfactory
shape, according to a report submit
ted by deputy examiners of State Ex-
aminer Leddy.
1t appears that Henry Blickhahn oc-
cupies three positions for which he
draws salaries from the county. He
is county judge, clerk of the court,
and clerk of the district court. He
also is practicing attorney and the
examiners state he enters the bust
ness of all three Offices in the same
cash book, together with his business
as attorney.
Further, over $4,000 should be re-
funded to the county, this sum hav-
ing been paid to the county judges
since 1902 in excess of what they
are entitled to under the law.
Seldom in history, has an office col.
lected fees to which he is not entitled
County commissioners have moi
complied with requiring vouchers fol
work for state, where the work is per.
formed and when.
Other instances quoted show thai
sums paid out were not accounted for
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14
THE SEVENTH MEASURE

The seventh measure on the election
ballot is an act initiated by the Colo
RADIO state editorial association hav-
ing for its purpose the reduction of
the cost of submitting constitutional
amendments and initiated and refer
red bills.
Under the present law all proposed
constitutional amendments or initiated
and referred bills must be published
for four consecutive weeks in each
county. Secretaries of state have in
terpreted this to mean that where
there is weekly paper in the county
it requires five publications to comply
with the law and where there is a
daily paper it requires thirty publi-
cations to comply with the law. Sec
retary of State Pearce held this year
that four publications in each county
would comply with the law and has
ordered that number of publications
for this years proposed amendments
and laws.
The present submitted bill reads:
mot later than thirty days nor
earlier than sixty days before any
general or special election at which
any law, part of law, or amendment
to the constitution is to be submit
ted to the people, the secretary of
state shall cause to be published once
in full in two newspapers of opposite
political faith if such there be, in each
county in the state, compact and
without unnecessary spacing, true
copy of the title and text of each law,
part of law, or constitutional amend
ment to be submitted, with the number
and form in which the ballot title
thereof will be printed on the Off
cial ballot, together with arguments
for and against the same as herein
after provided.
The argument referred to can be
submitted by persons either favoring
or opposing the measure, but the pay
ment of the argument must be by the
person submitting the same.
The proposed bill will reduce the
cost of publishing proposed constitu-
tional amendments approximately so
per cent.
The two papers must represent the
two political parties casting the high
est vote at the last preceding cleo
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14
THOUSAND DEAD AND WOUND.
ED is TOLL OF FIRST
BALKA BATTLE

PODGERITZ, Montenegro, Ocs II.
The Turkish forces, which for thirty
hours had defended their position on
Detchitch mountain, surrendered last
night to the Montenegrins command
ed by Crown Prince Danielo.
King Nicholas, directing the Mon
tenegrins from his headquarters in the
hills, turned the tide of battle by
sending strong force of artillery un-
der the cover of heavy fire from the
front to the enemy's rear and between
the fires the Turks soon advanced.
The losses on both sides will prob
ably reach 1000 dead and wounded.
The Montenegrins captured all the
Turkish field pieces and much ammu-
milton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14
NEW METHOD OF
PULLING ACHING TEETH

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 11.-Wil-
liam OConner, elevator pilot at the
Hall of Justice, fastened stout cord
to an aching tooth today, tied the
other end of the cord to the brass
wicket Of the top floor gate and hope
fully awaited a call. The clang of
the elevator bell told of a passenger
waiting below, and O'Conner pulled
the lever wide open.
When the passenger on the ground
floor was admitted to the cage he
found the youth with piece of cord
hanging from his mouth and his derby
hat battered down over his head.
81 needed stronger piece Of
string" was O'Conner's vague expla-
nation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

program. The roll call responses were
mythical characters of Roman litera-
ture. During the social hour the
hostess served dainty refreshments.
Bridge Luncheon
Mrs. e. II. Burdick was the gra-
cious hostess at three charmingly ap-
pointed bridge luncheons this week,
the entertainments being given on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at
1:30. The spacious dining room of
the palatial residence was prettily
decorated with potted ferns. The
luncheon was served at four tables
which were later utilized for cards.
The appointments reflected the Sum-
rise kingCom. Conventional luncheon
sets were tabooed and in their place
artistic Japanese runners were used,
the other appointments being in per-
feet harmony. In the retinue of the
four-course meal was found the de-
licious dishes which bespoke the ex-
cellent housewife as well as the ideal
hostess. The winners of the high and
low scores were suitable rewarded
with Japanese fayors. On Monday
Mrs. Lane captured first hcnors, Mrs.
Utterback second and Mrs. Berri the
consolation. Tuesday Mrs. Haggart
basked in the highest favor of good
fortune" Mrs. Mcconnell was almost
as fortunate, while Mrs. Hahn, who
usually wins high honors in all bridge
games, received the prize that con-
soles the loser. On Wednesday Mrs.
Austin and Mrs. Eldredge won first
and second honors respectively while
Mrs. Nathan and Mrs. Shaw received
the prizes for the low and next to
the low scores.
The Monday guest list included the
Mesdames, Duggan, Hobby, Hogan,
Gogarty, George Goodman, Mckinney,
Ruhmland, McNicholas, Utterback,
Ray Goodman, Schultz, Robbins, Harry
Pearson, Weightman, Robert Sloan,
Berri, Barber, Gibson, Graham, Mol
lette and Lane and Miss Hayden. The
Tuesday list numbered the Mesdames
Balster, Buchanan, Camp, Coulson,
Day, Haggart, Hahn, Jakway, Lewis,
Kruschke, McCloskey, Newman, Rit-
ter, Whitaker, Wingate, Lee, Pulford,
Lingenfelter, Scoville, Mcconnell and
West. On Wednesday the guests were
the Mesdames Austin, Arnold, Bishop,
Rainey, II. Clark, j. Clark, Clay, Glenn
ents, Eldredge, Herbert, John Herr,
Kaufman, Nathan, Perkins, Smith,
Snyder, Tulley, Shaw, Tylor, Charles
Herr and Miss Parkinson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

What assistance are you going to
give the local l. o. o. F. lodge in
getting the grand lodge l. o. O. F.
to hold their next annual meeting in
this city? Tomorrow a delegation
leaves for Trinidad and will put forth
every effort to get Durango named as
the city for the grand lodge session
for 1912. The city officials have ex-
tended a cordial invitation, the local
lodge has left no stone unturned to
secure the meeting and now it is up
to the business people to lend their
aid. Trinidad expects to entertain
5000 persons as result of acting as
hostess to the state organization, sure
ly Durango would have at least 1000
extra. Isn't it worth trying for?
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14
WILSON CAMPAIGNING
IN CHICAGO TODAY

CHICAGO, Oct. 10.-A busy day
Governor Wilson has had since his
arrival in Chicago today. A big dele
CATION of Democrats met him at the
union station. He spoke at the South
ern club shortly after his arrival, in
a downtown theater, then the after
noon day meeting and later at the Iro-
quois club. During the afternoon a
public reception was held at his hotel.
This was followed by conference
with his campaign managers in the
evening and he is expected to make
his most important speech of the day
at the Seventh Regiment armory to-
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14
CALIFORNIA MASONS EX-
CLUDE SALOONKEEPERS

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Oct. 11.-By
virtually an unanimous vote, the Cal
ifornia grand lodge of Masons adopted
resolution excluding from mem
bership any one engaged in the sa-
loon business, and providing that any
Mason convicted by the lodge tribu-
nal Of following this calling shall be
expelled from the order. The selling
Of liquor in connection with q bona
hde hotel 10 exempted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14
ROOSEVELT THERE
WITH THE OPTIMISM

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. Ill think
we have the middle west our own
way" ventured Colonel Roosevelt to-
day as his special train stopped here.
The ex-president expressed himself
as gratified over the enthusiastic ac-
claim which he met with yesterday in
Wisconsin and Minnesota. His party
managers have assured him that he
will carry the two states.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14
GIRL BREAKS LEG AS
SHE FIGHTS ROBBERS

CHICAGO, Oct. 11.-Robbers Who
attacked Miss Eva Olson pcac her
home early today broke the girls
right leg in their efforts to force her
to cease fighting them. Miss Olson,
who is but II years old, is said by tho
police to have fought from the mo-
ment she was attacked until her as
sailant escaped, when her leg was
broken.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

A dozen of the teachers are taking
special work in domestic science. Now
please do not ask if there will be
twelve vacancies in the Durango pub
lie schools next year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Each member of Joe Kelley's Inter-
national league champions were pre-
sented with a god medal and purse
of money at the close of the season
by Toronto fans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Manager Hugh Jennings of the De.
troit Tigers believes that Pitcher
Dutch" Klawitter is now ripe for
the big show. Klawitter who had
trial with the Giants in 1910, is the
star pitcher of the Portland, Ore,
team this season.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Many changes were made in the
lineup of the Highlanders curing the
past season. The team closed the
season with six new men holding down
regular berts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

This years world series will be particularly interesting
cause will break tie that exists between the
leagues in the blue ribbon Since the leagues began
to clash in 1903 each team has produced four Follow
ing the worlds series winners losers 1908:
in 1908 Boston (A) from Pittsburgh (N) Games 5-3
In 1904, SERIES
In 1905 New York (N) from Philadelphia (A) Games Al
In 1905 Chicago tA from Chicago (N). Games
In 1907 Chicago (N) from Detroit (A). Games 40
In 1908 Chicago N) from Detroit (A) Games Al
In 1909 Pittsburgh (N) from Detroit (A Games 49,
In 1910 Phadelpha A) from Chicago N) Games Al
In 1911 Philadelphia (A) from New N) Games a.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Mrs. Henry Ludwig is in from
Pine river in order to be at the bed
side Of her daughter, Mrs. Frank
Wommer, who is at Ochsner's hos
pital recovering from the accident she
met with last Saturday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Mrs. Gunby, who has just completed
successful term of school on Light
ner creek, left this morning for San
Juan county where she will spend a
few days with friends before leav-
ing for La Veta to join her husband.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14
REAR END COLLISION ON
NEW YORK ELEVATED

NEW YORK, Oct. 11.-Twenty-two
passengers were injured early today
when two elevated trains came to-
gether in rear end collision at the
104th street station of the Sixth Ave
nue. railroad.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

The Graden Mercantile company
contributed $50 toward the fair and by
an oversight were not credited as
doing SO in the report and financial
statement printed couple of days
ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Jake" Daubert is without doubt
the most popular ball payer that
Brooklyn has had in its lineup in
many day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

The Red Sox won every series in
the American league this year except
one, and tied the Clevela'ds in that
one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Will Townsend came down from
Silverton this morning where he has
been employed for several months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Shorty" Franklin of the Peters Pa
per company spent yesterday in town
soliciting trade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Mr.. and Mrs, r. A. Hamilton Of
Dolores were guests Mt the Palace last
night on their way to California where
they go for the benefit Of the latter's
health. The lady is afflicted with a
cancer and the trip to the lower alti-
tude is made with the hope that she
may be able to undergo an operation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Talk about your rabid fans. What
is wrong with the "gink" that had
not left Fenway park for 36 hours :?
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Through an oversight on the part
of the judges at the fair the premium
for the best pencil drawing was
awarded to the wrong person. The
premium was intended for Calvin
Limprecht, who exhibited very fine
map. The tangle is being straighten-
ed out and Calvin will receive the
honor to which he is entitled.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14
\ = y u y n = = y y u u
PURELY PERSONAL.
Il u u u Il II u a u n u :,

Mrs. j. A. Clark will play at the
Civic club entertainment
C. F. Monroe arrived from Para
dox via Silverton this morning.
Pears by the hundred boxes are be-
ing shipped through from Pennington
for points east.
B. j. Kempter went up to the La
Platas today on business for the Ma
lone Iron works.
j. H. Werkheiser was among the
arrivals from Silverton this morning
who registered at the Strater.
Colonel Calvin passed through from
Silverton on his way to Denver this
morning.
Mrs. James Pheney and children left
foi Alamosa this morning for a few
days visit with friends.
Mrs. c. C. White is down fl ON
Perin's today patronizing ladies' fur
nishing establishments.
George Tiffany is home from Den
yer where he purchased the necessa-
ries for hot soda fountain.
Principal Snyder was in over night
attending to matters pertaining to the
agricultural school interests.
Captain Clements and wife are home
from Denver where they attended the
annual congress of the denomination
they represent.
The Misses Bailey, Wooden and
Young entertained the Troubadours
after the musicale Wednesday even
ing.
Hon. 7. D. Burns passed through
from Trimble Sprinsg this morning,
on his way to points east where other
business interests are located.
Mrs. Walters and sister, Miss Bur-
bacher of 1gnacio, are guests at the
Strater The ladies are occupying
their time attending bargain sales to-
day.
Paul Garbanati is scheduled to ar
rive from California tonight. Mrs.
Garbanati and baby came down from
Silverton this morning to meet him.
Joe Turner, one of the bookkeepers
of the Burns National bank, is cele-
brating Columbus day by making n
trip to Bayfield, to visit his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Turner.
r. +. Graf of the Hunter Mercan-
tile company returned from Denver
last night where he transacted busi-
ness for the company. He left for
home this morning.
More than 400 patrons purchased
bargains at STEMS store Thursday,
the opening day of the sale. Yes
terday the number was slightly in
creased. Today the store is crowded.
Con. Nolan, a former D. & R. G.
roadmaster, who made Durango his
headquarters for years, arrived in the
city last night from Trinidad where
he is now located and is filling the
same position with another road.
While visiting with his many old
friends he is stopping at the South
ern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14
BIG LEAGUE STANDING AT THE CLOSE OF THE SEASON
Cubs Failed to Beat Out Pirates for Second Place
tional; Washington Landed Second Place in American

hrty-elghth National
league the twelfth annual
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which,
dment|} their closest competiors
ubm- Is n ho+u.o.
of|} eN - O' 8" i''
d once$ ~ -"eN' VI e'ei VI Sh,eaeo winning
posteI$ p"N' .o"Aueu up " 'he as' game, out
each a'eu iee Wy al oeeat OF Cncin-
andl{ natl and stands three OF Chicago
The St Louis Chicago
complete
The fnasta of tn
+;IaB
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Principal Snyder was in over night
attending to matters pertaining to the
agricultural school interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Captain Clements and wife are home
from Denver where they attended che
annual congress of the denomination
they represent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Art. Webster left for Monte Vista
this morning with four carloads of
cattle he purchased in the Farming
ton-Aztec section. His brother, W. &.
Webster came in from Monte Vista
last night and left for Aztec this
morning on another purchasing expe-
dition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

George Tiffany is home from Den
yer where he purchased the necessa-
ries for hot soda fountain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14
APPROPRIATIONS COMPARED.

APPROPRIATIONS COMPARED,
Total Shafroth appropria-
tions-second admins
tration -............,.............$4, ,34S.s45.O
Total Buchtel appropria-
tions --........................... 2,44 1898 lG
Shafroth increase ........S1 eU1 PSI 80
Total Shafroth frst-class
or pay roll appropria-
tions .........s1 1856 3OT.a5
Total Buchtel first class
or pay roll appropria-
tions ..-........................... 1,15s.o,7.s5
Shafroth increase ........$ 53s.GS9. 80
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Hon. 7. D. Burns passed through
from Trimble Sprinsg this morning,
on his way to points east where other
business interests are located.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

The Misses Bailey, Wooden anc
Young entertained the Troubadours
after the musicale Wednesday even
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

IF the Cubs had Kentzer of the Brookyns" said Jimmy
Archer recently "We would penant
Washington fans were jublant the Senators
winning the l9nnng Philadelphia the Griffith
Climbers" had the worlds series contest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

More than 400 patrons purchased
bargains at STEMS store Thursday,
the opening day of the sale. Yes
terday the number was slightly in
creased. Today the store is crowded.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Mrs. Walters and sister, Miss Bur-
bacher of Ignacio, are guests at the
Strater The ladies are occupying
their time attending bargain sales to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Mrs. C. C. White is down from
Perin's today patronizing ladies' fur
nishing establishments.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Paul Garbanati is scheduled to ar
rive from California tonight. Mrs.
Garbanati and baby came down from
Silverton this morning to meet him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Reading Club
The Reading club met with Mrs. C.
G. Perkins this week. A splendid pro-
gram in charge of Mrs. A. W. Rob-
bins provided one of the most inter-
esting and instructive afternoons in
the history of the organization. Mrs.
Robbins and Mrs. Ayres gave talks
on Legendary Rome, both Of whom
evidenced broad knowledge Of the
subject in hand. The Mesdames Hob
BY Tyler and Mollette provided the
musicale and literary features Of the
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14
Kensington Club

kensingtOn Club
Mrs. j. 7. Brewer entertained the
Kensington clcub at its fortnightij
meeting Tuesday afternoon. The mag.
ical thirteen were present. In ,d'i-
tion 20 the members the guests were
the Mesdames Springer and Brown.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

r. f. Graf of the Hunter Mercan.
tile company returned from Denve,
last night where he transacted bust
ness for the company. He left fol-
home this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Joe Turner, one of the bookkeepers
of the Burns National bank, is cele-
brating Columbus day by making n
trip to Bayfield, to visit his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Turner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Mrs. James Pheney and children left
fol Alamosa this morning for few
days visit with friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Pears by the hundred boxes are be-
ing shipped through from Pennington
for points east
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Mrs. j. A. Clark will play at the
Civic club entertainment.
C. F. Monroe arrived from Para
doX via Silverton this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Colonel Calvin passed through from
Silverton on his way to Denver this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

B. j. Kempter went up to the La
Platas today on business for the Ma
lone Iron works.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

j. Fl. Werkheiser was among the
arrivals from Silverton this morning
who registered at the Strater.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

Dinner
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank EIdredge en-
tertained at perfectly appointed
dinner Monday evening. Covers were
laid for Mrs. Lee, Mr.. and Mrs. Glib
son, and the Messrs. Pickerill, Rucker
and Gagg.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14
IN THE
SOCIAL
MHIRl
Monday Bridge Club

Monday Bridge Club
Mrs. l.. c. Jakway was the gracious
hostess of the Monday Bridge club.
In addition to the members the guests
were the Mesdames Shaw, Wingate
and Lingenfelter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-14

program. The roll call responses were
mythical characters of Roman litera-
ture. During the social hour the
hostess served dainty refreshments.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-22
Anti-TuberCulOSiS Association.

A meeting OF The new officers Of the
Watertown Anti-Tuberculosis dss)cia
ton was held Friday afternoon at the
public library. Plans for the coming
year were discussed, especially for The
sale of Christmas seal. The sales have
largely Increased each wear, and under
the able campaign management of Miss
Ella Sipp 1t is probable that they will be
doubled this season, making in the
neighbOrhood of $4,000 sold in Water
town. This is about 8 per capita and
many much smaller towns have sold as
high as so per capita. Wisconsin has led
the United States for the past three years
in the sale of Christmas seals, but other
states have bSen adopting our methods
and this year the contest will be especi
ally warm. Sc let every one of us decide
to do his utmost to keep our state the
leader i'll this great work for humanity
Prizes aggrega1ing i'll value many
thousand dollars will he given and
Watertown should secure one of the best
prizes.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-22
AneLt the POStmdStGrShip.

Several Of our democratic friends ale
casting longing and enviOus eyes
toward the p0atnastership in this city
aith ugh no change will be made until
April IA, 1914. Tney are all capable men
either OF whom would max an accepta-
bic postmaster, bdt 1t will lake II might,
good man TO come up to H. L. Eberle's
standard Of efficiency Those who are
willing 10 accept the ap continent when
the time comes are, Mayor Ii &. CRUDE,
j. ". Moore, o. r.. hrneger, Emil Tanck
and Ferd SchmutZler. The writer can
not refrain from giving a pointer.
w. Moore wi ! be the next postmaster,
because he has been consistent, hard
working Democrat, is qualified and de,
serves lhe appointments.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-22
PikGVlile News Items.

Hank TummS stole the sheet iron
thunderstorm from the Opry house this
week and used it to mehd a large hole
III his tin roof.
Ansel Jimkey has been appointed
game warden. He ought to make a good
one, because what he don't know about
baseball and draw poker amt worth try
in to find out.
have seen d lot Of French horns Oh
automobiles but, by gravy. have seen a
blame sight more greenhOrns on 'em.
A fellow who puts matrimonial ad
in the paper is running a long waIs
down the road to meet trouble.
l. is getting so nowadays that a fe!er
who chaWs tobacco is almost as much of
"a freak as feller Was twenty years ago
who didn't.
A feller who thinks he has got to tell
you the truth, the whole truth and moth
ing but the truth about yourself is
more Of a nuisance than a downright
durn liar.