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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-20
.oreEuidence
OF Violation of
Loy Found
DISTRICT ATTORNEY WHITMAN
SECURES KNOWLEDGE OF
ADDITIONAL GRATING.
ARTHUR MCLEAN, TWICE 1ND1CT.
ED, IS SAID TO HAVE ACCEPT
ED CONTRIBUTIONS.

NEW YORK, Dec. ,2C.-Te Testimony
that william Il. keny, Democrats
leader of onondaga county, solicited
a campaign contribution from a cor
poration. ali indictable offcnse, was
adduced ut District Attorney Wilt
mans investigation into political
graft in the state highway depart
ment. 1t was also testified that Ar
thur a. Mclean, treasurer Of thr
democratic state committee; accepted
a contribution from a corporation. an
crfcnse for which he already stands
twice indicted.
The evidence against Kelly was
tContlnnet oH :aEe ThreeO
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-20
Arson Squad
Scores Again
MILITANT SUTFRAGETTES ADD
ANOTHER COUNTRY MANSION
TO THEIR LONG LIST.

. BATH, England, Dec. 20.--An ar
son squad of the militant suffra-
gcttcs today added another largt.
country mansion to the long list of
those they favo destroyed by fire.
Early this morning they burned val
liable house situated in extensive
grounds in NE vicinity of this city.
The place was unoccupied, A guam
tIty of surfrage'lteraturp was found
strcwn about the grounds.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-20
AsQUITH REGETS.

LONDON, Dec. 2O.-prcmier As,
quith, in letter to the committe?
which has been endeavortng to Sc
cure British participation in the
Panama Pacific Exposition at San
Francisco, says that the cabinet was
unable to modify the decision an
nounccd to Parliament last January
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-20
uNIoNTowN IS MADE \
CITY OF THIRD CLASS

HARRISBURG, Dec. Ex-Governor
Tener has signed the charter for Tn
iontown as third class city, but Il
cannot elect city officials until 1915
Tlis is the fourth municipality to OBJ
tain such u charter this year. Bca'
vef Falls, Lock Haven and Sout!
bethlehem having received them.
Connellsville and Pottsville recciv
ed their charters two years ago.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-12-20
TO CITY TAX PAYERS.

I again call your attention TO the
fact that ! must have your city taxes
before December 25th. So call anil
pay them. If you fail to do sol shall
be compelled to levy and collect
them. I mean this, Do not ignore
this notice. Z, q.
City Tax Collector.
Fec IL 1918 12715tE
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

from o'clock until sun down. Near
here, east of Miles City, is the first
irrigation we found. This is from
the Yellowstone, a good sized river,
with good fall.
The difference in crops with and
without irrigation could not be more
marked than here. The low noun
tains Of Montana except in the Butte
country usually have more grass and
less timber than in Colorado. The
splendid crops under irrigation from
the Yellowstone river were in marked
contrast to the droughth ruined range
farther east. notice flax is the best
dry farming crop both in the Dakotas
and Montana. AS flax grows wild in
the San Juan basin, might it not be
profitably cultivated there?
At Beverly we saw the sign Beverly
orchard tracts for sale. There is not
over eight or ten houses, or more
properly speaking, shacks, in sight
nor more than fifty acres Of land that
could be farmed.
Yesterday we passed through the
Bad Lands where the Sioux, who when
hard pressed by Custer took refuge,
where they were free from pursuit,
but could be starved out. Not bird
could find sustenance there. The large
assures of the lands caused by earth
quakes, give them the appearance Of
having been table lands, cooled and
washed. In these we find many bowl
ders which the natives call drops.
Western Montana is much like the
Silverton country, only the trees are
taller. slept short time while
passing through the hills there and
when awoke found we had reached
the desert. Boyston is q deserted
town. At the station were three or
four little shacks. There was one
lettuce bed and an acre Of stubbls.
There is some wheat grown in the
Rosalin country and rye is grown in
Oregon. At Kitito is the magic Kiti-
ton court. Here is fairly level area
between the bare hills. The soil il
poor. and the stones and powders
plentiful, but fair crops are produced
by irrigation.
Ellensburg is the next place in
this valley, which is from eight to
ten miles wide. Most Of the wheat
seems to be cut for hay. Some young
orchards are to be found.
My present destination il Seattle.
Later journey to Vancouver.
w. w. McEWEN.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28
FARMING IN NORTHWEST.

The north side of South Dakota and
the south side of North Dakota from
Aberdeen west, is poor country, with
a thin soil, gravel and clay being near
the surface. Small grains are burned
up. Granite powders are often found
which must have come down from
the arctic region during the glacial
period, as no other granite is found
anywhere hereabouts.
The country is thinly settled, the
houses standing remotely on the rim
of the horizon, and here the familiar
cottonwood grove has almost disap-
pcared.
Land south Of Aberdeen is $3.50 per
acre, west 5000. Ten acres of La Plata
county's irrigated land will raise more
than 100 acres here this year. Moral;
La Plata county land is too cheap
After crossing the Missouri river
At Bobridgs, going west, agriculture
practically ceases, and the great short
grass country, the Dakotas end and
the Eastern mountain region begins
Suddsnly, out Of q clear sky, Al
Terry, Mont, . northwest wind STRUCK
NJ, that almost mads the train rock
and filled ths air with . cloud Of dust
This coa1inusd without intsrmissior
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28
PIRATES LIKELY TO GIVE
GIANTS HARD RACE FOR RAG

NEW YORK, July 24.-The Honor
able ]. McGraw, known As the Little
Napoleon" but whose real title IL
manager Of the New York Giants Is
about in a position to murmur an II
told you So" While the Pittsburg
Pirates were floundering in the Sec
ond division and sending men to the
hospital just as fast as they climbed
into uniform, McGraw insisted that it
would be the Pirate he would have to
beat in the final dash for the psnnant.
From April on through June the Pi-
rates refused to respond to the call.
The machine simply wouldn't open up
and show speed. 1t was bumped by
everyone, including humble Boston and
lowly Cincinnati, but early July saw
the worm begin to turn. There was
not any change in the material The
same parts were in use, but ~ the
team began to patch itself together 1t
began to kick up smoke. It jumped
from the second to the first division
in little more than week, and It
now has the stuff to whip up even
faster through the dog days.
In the meantime, Brooklyn was
dropping ten straight, which helped
considerably, and the Pirates passed
the stumbling Dodgers, who had sp-
parcntly shot their bolt and are ready
to give up the ghost.
The Giants had snatchsd of the
lead from the Phillies before III Pi-
rates got under way in their sprint
toward daylight, and had m imposing
lead established. The Cubs and Phil-
lies will have To keep full stsan shsad
il they maintain . position over
Clark's crew.
Although McGraw bslisves - lsaae
he says he believes it-thst 4 = -;
Pirates hs will havc y 49, ~ 49,
he old nag, hs doesn't aAnnik havl1G
lost any slssp over II 4
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28
STRIKE IN PUEBLO.

PUEBLO, July 25.-Two thousand
building trades unionists threaten to
strike Saturday night in sympathy
with the striking teamsters. Yester-
day they struck for half hour, re-
fusing to handle materials the non
union teamsters hauled, but later re-
sumed their work. Other unions may
join the sympaethic strike also.
The teamsters demand recogni-
tion of their union and wage in
crease.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28
DENVER MAN KILLED BY AUTO.

DENVER, July 24.-J. J. Shehan,
aged SO, and w. H. Stapp, aged 80,
were injured, the former probably IA
tally this morning when Jerome Richie,
one Of the wealthiest men in the state,
lost control Of the auto in trying to
avoid collision with another machine.
Riches auto knocked both men down
and ran along the sidewalk thirty feet.
Shehan's spine is injured. The ma
chine skidded as Richie tried to turn
out.
Richie went to the police station but
was released pending an investiga-
tion by the police.
Later Stapp died at hospital. His
skull was fractured in the accident.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28
20 BODIES RECOVERED.

BINGHAMTON, N. y, July "a.
AT noon today twenty-nine bodies
had been recovered, but five were iden-
tilted, the rest charred and unrecog-
nizable. The officially known dead
is forty-four, but It is believed that
the actual fatalities will number sixty
five.
Most Of the corpses are merely char
red pieces of flesh. scarcely ressm-
bling human beings.
A public funeral Is planned and the
unidentified bodies will Be buried In
single graves.
Five investigations have been start
ed by the authorities.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28
TROOPS TO PRESERVE
ORDER IN COPPER DISTRICT

CALUMET, Mich, July 25.-Five
hundred militiamen are already in
the copper district and thousand
more arrive this afternoon. By to-
morrow night twenty-five hundred will
be there.
There was rioting last night in
which q score was injured.
Hundreds Of residents are leaving
the section, fearing repetition Of the
rioting during the martial law in 1898.
There are possibly forty thousand
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

CHICAGO-Cabaret singers will
continue to wear tights in Chicago and
as sheer as they like 'em. A COM
mittee shelved Mayor Harrison's anti
tight ordinance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

WASHINGTON, d. c., July 3D.
1t is reported that Secretary Bryan
will go to Mexico, heading a commits
sion, seeking TO mediate. 1t is learn
ed that the house and senate leaders
discussed the advisability of such a
move. Both refuse to comment.
Senator Hitchcock suggests the pos
sibility Of Mexico ceding the states
of Sonora and Chihuahua and other
northwestern territory to satisfy
American claims.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

iron miners of the Marquette, Gogebic
and mineral ranges on strike. The
Western Federation Of Miners is or
ganizing them.
Practically all the copper miners
who were locked out are armed with
automatic rifles and revolver. 1t is
feared the militia coming will inflame
them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

William Graflin returned to the La
Piatas this morning where he has
charge of the development and pros
pecting work for the Gem Mining
company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Robran, who has been
visiting their relatives, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Spencer at Electra lakes,
spent the night in town on their way
to their home in Del Norte. The
family are old time friends of Mr..
and Mrs. l. ]. Bradford.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

ROCHESTER,, Minn.-The father of
Cassian Bart, prospective bridegroom,
put up $700 TO guarantee that his son
wouldn't get drunk and would make q
model husband for Elizabeth Blodi.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

WASHINGTON-Mrs. Nina Nc
Bride, daughter of Senator Lane from
Oregon, announced today that she
would start a Socialist stunning tvor
o. Pennsyl2an;a next mchts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

LONDON-The steamship Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse crossed from New
York to Plymouth without an hour Of
sunshine, making 5000 miles by dead
reckoning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

At the Congress mine the ore body
has been opened up below the sixth
level. anager Goudy last week en-
countered the ore at point of 600
feet from the surface. During the
last hundred feet, and at the inter
mediate station drift was started
towards the ore chute. A stringer was
cut, which was at first thought to
be the ore chute, and a couple of
cars of ore mined from it. 1t failed,
however, to open up or show the size
expected, so work was resumed in
drifting, with the result that about
fifteen feet further from the shaft the
main ore body was opened up. At
present time it has been opened up
about nine feet wide and fifteen feet
long, without disclosing the walls, so
it is impossible to estimate its size
at this time. The ore looks better
than that of the sixth and fifth levels.
The copper is flakier and purer, car
rying more gold and silver. The ap-
pearance is more like the old Yankee
Gill and Custom ore, and the mine is
getting down new to near the depth
where the best ore was taken from
the old Red Mountain properties. Work
is being rushed on the seventh level to
open up this same ore on that level.
With ore now available on the fifth,
sixth and seventh levels, the Congress
will increase its shipments, and add
considerable to the activity in that
section of the district.-Silverton
Miner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

The county commissioners allowed
a bunch of bills aggregating $9,041.65
this month. Of this amount $5,842.08
was expended on roads.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Weinig and
baby are scheduled to return to their
home in Telluride tomorrow, after a
pleasant visit with the home folk.
Mrs. Weinig's sister. Miss Frona LIE
Gill, is to accompany them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Bert and Robert Brown, sons of Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Brown, journeyed over
to Mancos this morning to visit with
their father at the ranch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Mrs. Walter Hunter is down from
the La Platas visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Sam Campbell.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Superintendent Lees private and
very special car met with disaster this
morning a few miles from Durango
and had to be brought back to the
round house for repairs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28
TELEGRAPHiC TABLNDs.

LONDON-The body of the late
Lord Arthur Cecil was conveyed to
the cemetery in farm cart drawn
by pillow horses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. John Nelson and chill
dren have gone to Telluride where Mr..
Nelson has steady employment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Mrs. Harry Schrader, who under
went an operation at Ochsner hospi-
tai yesterday, gives every indication
of an early return to good health.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Mrs. Elliott McGalliard and children
returned to their home in Mancos this
morning after ten days visit with
the formers father and sisters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

William Morrison, the well known
Scotchman, who farms and dispenses
hospitality on Florida mesa, was
business visitor in town today
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

LANSING, Mich, July 24.-Sher-
iff Crane Of Houghton county, today
telegraphed the governor asking for
two Thousand troops. He said he was
surrounded by mob Of five hundred
and that another mob was approach
ing the place. He says strikers are
arming themselves and serious rioting
is threatened.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

NJ Sanderson came in from Mont
rose last night on his way to his home
in Pennington.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

The Morning Rant is expecting ship
ments of drays and furs. The drays
will be used by paper boys to deliver
the weighty publication and the furs
to protect the news, which is so fresh
that it is in constant danger of being
frost bitten.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28
DECIDES ON ARBI-
TRATTON POLICY FOR MEXICO

MEXICO CITY, July 24.-The la
test reports say that Governor Carran-
"a, commanding the rebels, are occu-
pying Torreon. Half of the towns
three thousand defenders deserted to
the rebels after Alvarez, the federal
commander, was slain. A thousand
federals were captured, the rest slain
or wounded.
Five thousand rebels today are ap-
preaching San Luis Potosi.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

r. B. Whitaker is home from Elec-
ira where he spent short time fish,
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Mrs. S. E. Aldrich, grand matron
of the Order of Eastern Star for
the state Of New Mexico, spent the
night at the Strater on her return
from tour of inspection of the Aztec
and Pennington chapters. While
down there she visited the different
points of interest in the adjoining
country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

BERLIN-The war office has order
ed try-out at the coming maneuvers
Of another water shoe," device said
to make walking on water practices
ble
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Deputy County Clerk Miss Weight
man issued marriage license today
to Mr.. L. H. Randall of Hermosa and
Miss Beda Anderson of Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Mrs. D. R. Mckinney and son left
for Ignacio this morning to visit the
formers brother, Agent Norton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28
kIoT1NG OCCURS IN MICHIGAN.

CALUMET, Mich, July PAS a
result of disorder in the copper district
lockout this morning the companies
have doubled their guards. Last night
rioting mobs attacked the non-union-
lists en- route to work the night shifts.
To prevent trouble the operators
have closed the night workings.
The miners assert that the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor and the West
ern Federation of Miners have prom
ised to support the strike.
All ore carrying railroads in the
copper district are idle and saloons
throughout the district are closed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

The Misses Olive and Vera Frazier
were up from Elco last night visit
ing at the ]. NJ. Cornelius home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Taxpayers are beginning to find
their way to the county treasurer's
office. After Aug. 1, Is per cent in
terest is assessed on all overdue taxes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

LONDON-Because of her steadily
increasing weight, Queen Mary plans
to devote herself assiduously to golf
when the royal family visit Balmour
next month.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Merchant C. w. Fisherdick of La
plata, N. NJ, paid the town hurried
business visit last night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

p. Jump of Artesia, N. NJ, left for
Dolores this morning where he expects
to make an investment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

PARIS-Jack Johnson with his med
icine ball is appearing in the Revue
at the Follies Bergere in the space
formerly allotted to Anna Held, now
in London.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Fritz and daugh-
ter of Aztec were bound for the Grip
pie Creek vicinity this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Homer Warren and Morris Keen of
Salida went over to Dolores this MORN
ing to determine what that section
had to cffer progressive young men.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Mrs. R. Graphical was the guest of
her sister-in-law, Mrs. ID. L. Sheets
last night, en- route to Pueblo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Mrs. w. C. Bloom was released
from Mercy hospital today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Mrs. G. L. Wycoff and Mrs. A. j..
Wells are representing Dulce, N. NJ,
in our town. The ladies are guests at
the Strater.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

There is woman book agent max
ing the rounds in Durango, who when
calling at private residence leaves
circulars with the request they be
handed to the man of the house when
he comes home, as she does not like
to call upon them at their office Oh
Ye Men of Durango, is it reputation
or geography Even in this enlight-
ened age there are those who believe
that one of the certain characteristics
of the well bred is to remain on the
sunrise side of the Father of Waters,
so we are charitable enough to at
tribute it to the last named cause
If we are possessed of more charity
than good judgment, will the mem
bers Of the sterner sex of our burg
tell us how they acquired their repu-
tation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Tom Lotus and four of the junior
members of the family were return
ing passengers to Pennington this
morning. Business demanded Mr..
LOTUS presence in Silverton and two
of the little girls accompanied him to
that point, where they purchased i'm
portant additions to their doll family.
During their stay at Animas City they
drove dull care away from the home of
Grandpa and Grandma Waters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

P. ]. O'Donnell is home from Mon
tezuma county where he looked after
his extensive stock interests and in
cidentally visited with friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

= = u = = y y y = y Il u u /. II u
Dan Craig of Pennington was fire.
quenting old haunts in our town last
night.
Miss Mae Kimsey left for her home
near Hay gulch this morning after a
weeks visit with her cousin, James
Kimsey and family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Ward Williams left for the La
Platas this morning after brief visit
with his wife. He is engaged in min
ing with Charles De Luche and their
recent strike makes both members of
the company reasonably certain that
their chances to reside on the shady
side of Easy street are favorable
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Miss Flora Schalles arrived from
Denver last night, where she is at
tending business college. She will re-
main week in the section,- dividing
her time Between relatives who re-
side in Durango and Flora Vista
She left for the last named point
this morning to spend the remainder
Of the week with her aunt, Mrs. Thos
Goulding.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Phil Parkinson returned from Salt
Lake this morning where he travelled
about two weeks ago in the interest of
the Western Colorado Power company
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Relatives of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Fulcher tell us that the little Fulcher
child's death was caused by trouble
due to the excessive heat instead of
poison as first reported. The illness
of the other children of the family be-
ing attributed to the same cause. The
little ones have spent the major por-
ton of their lives in high altitude
and the change to lower altitude
and hot climate, made it difficult for
their systems to Withstand illness. Ev-
erything that loving hands or medical
aid could do was done to alleviate
their sufferings. The latest reports
from Hurley are to the effect that
the otrer two children of the family
were improving, and their prospects
for recovery favorable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

WASHINGTON, d. c.. July 3D.
President Wilson has practically COM
pleted a definite Mexican policy, and
is awaiting a conference with Ambas-
sador Wilson and Secretary Bryan
Saturday before announcing it to the
public. After the conference the presi-
dent plans to summon the senate and
house leads and tell his plans and ask
their support.
Government information indicated
unchanged conditions in Mexico.
The president opposes intervention
until all other means fail. He be-
lieves that real effort has never
been made to bring the warning fac
tions together, and thinks mediation
possible. He hopes to persuade the
factions to unite, eliminate brigandage
and restore order. 1t is understood
if Huerta is overthrown the rebels will
name De La Barra as provisional pres
ident, and that Governor Carranza will
be presidential candidate at the reg
ular election.
Senators Bacon, Kern, Swanson,
Tillman, Shields and Martin conferred
with the president on the Mexican sit
uation.
The war department officials today
denied they were preparing to inter-
vene.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

George Murphy, commercial man
who deals in leather goods, left for
the Aztec-Farmington section this
morning. Mrs. Murphy came down
from Denver with him, but will re-
main in Durango while he makes the
southern trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

The summer session at the state
teachers college closes tomorrow. Ten
Durango people have been in attend
ance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Superintendent McGraw of the
fourth division arrived from Alamosa
in his private car last night. He was
accompanied by Mrs. McGraw and the
three children, Miss Marguerite and
Miss Helen and Sampson, the son of
the house of McGraw. This morning
the party journeyed to Pennington.
Mrs. Matt Pheney and the children
were their guests for the day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

Robert Shields of Animas city left
for Ignacio today where he has a
contract to plaster government build
ings. He was accompanied by force
of assistants.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

E. M. Biggs and son of Chama left
for Dolores this morning to give the
sawmill railroad construction work
general supervision.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-28

S. H. Smith was visitor from Pa
gosa Springs last night who made
the trip via the motor route.