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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
THE MILLERS OF MUNICH.

Millers are generally heavily fined if
they adulterate their flour with chalk,
but il one is to believe the doctors
of Munich the sin is not very griev-
Gus one. Indeed, the chalky flour is
to be preferred to the ordinary article.
And so within the last few days some
of the inhabitants of Munich have
been enjoying chalk bread. Calcium
chloride is the name that is given to
the substance added TO the flour, and
apparently If the taste is not quite
to the liking Of the average man, most
Of those who have eaten 1t have been
quite ready to ignore this point in ia
vor Of the assurances printed on the
wrappers in which the bread was de-
livered, signed by several doctors, that
the bread was better for them. APP
parently, to summarize long techni-
cal explanation, the staple food and
drink Of the Munchner bread, meat
and beer, are very deficient in the salts
of calcium, although for several rea-
sons it is desirable that these salts
should enter the nourishment Of the
normal person.-Argonaut.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
'sGIkLs- MoBBED
WHEN SEX is DISCOVERED

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 23.-
While some 1000 men and boys, who
had contributed for good seats TO view
the "Chicago Bloomer Baseball Girls
in action, were submitting to the gibes
of their fellows today, the police were
endeavoring to find some way of pun
ishing the local promoters who got
the cash from the gullible males.
1t was to have been great show.
The Bloomer Girls had been billed as
the most entrancing bunch Of beauties
ever gathered on the ball field. And
it had been quietly hinted that their
physical charms sometimes proved too
much for their tight uniforms. As
a result the ball field where the con-
test was to have taken place was
jammed with crowd of admirers of
feminine beauty long before the
girls" trotted out on the field for
practice.
They didn't look anything like what
was promised when they lined up and
after one of the "girls" had made a
throw from deep left to the plate and
another was discovered to be chewing
tobacco, some of the more ardent fans
started personal investigation. One
bold spirit tugged at the catcher's
golden locks and they came off in
his hand revealing closely cropped
head of black hair. In few seconds,
it was evident that the girls" were
men disguised in wigs and the crowd
chased them to their dressing rooms,
showering them with stones, bottles
and pieces of turf. In the excite
ment the promoters of the affair skip
ped with the gate receipts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
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CLAYTON
SUICIDES

United Press
DENVER, July 23.-William l.
Clayton, aged so, former state insur.
ance commissioner. was found dead
this morning in bis ~sme. in sl;is city
Death resulted from asphyxiation, gas
flowing from several jets. His death
undoubtedly was suicide.
Robert Clayton, cousin, discovered
the body. Robert had been stopping at
Clayton's house while the latter's fam
lily, consisting of two daughters, was
at Estes Park. He stayed there Mon
day night and left early Tuesday
Last night Robert was out late and
stayed at down town hotel, but when
he went to the house this morning he
smelled gas. He found the door to the
upper bedroom barricaded, and when
he broke it down, found Clayton dead,
with two gas jets still on. Evident
ly the suicide had locked himself in
Immediately after Robert left the
house yesterday and turned on the
gas. His watch stopped at 11:55.
The cousin declared Clayton had
been Respondent recently because Of
financial troubles and repeatedly
threatened suicide, saying, 81 guess
the best way to end my worries is to
turn on the gas" Since his remarks
Robert had been watching him.
Clayton was former resident OF
Greeley, and Democratic leader OF
Weld county. He served one term
in the state senate. Governor Shat
roth appointed him insurance commits
sioner Of Colorado in 1909. Recently
he resisted the efforts to put his office
under civil service. He took the ex-
animation for reappointment, anc
ranking sixth, appealed to the courts
for another examination but failed
Clayton was a widower, and friends
of the family say that the repeated
refusal of Miss Rose Heimberger, aget
27, former senate stenographer, tc
marry him on account Of the disparity
in their ages, was one of the prin-
cipal reasons for his suicide. Miss
Heimberger declares that Clayton at
tempted suicide twice in the last three
weeks. He also threatened to kill her
and then himself, but promised Mon
day night he would live.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOCIA-
TION IN SESSION IN DENVER

DENVER, Colo, July 23.-Many of
the crack motorcycle riders and most
of the motorcycle fans of the Uni
ted States assembled here today for
the opening of the national conven-
ton of the Federation of American
Motorcyclists. The meeting will be in
session until the 26th, the last two
days being devoted to a racing meet,
at Overland park. Two thousand dele
gates are in attendance.
The races will decide the national
championships, amateur and profes-
sional, covering many classes and dis
tances. Several thousand dollars worth
of prizes have been offered. E. Arm
strong, former Denverite, who holds
the long distance championship Of the
middle west, is the favorite for the
distance events, as he has been show
ing tremendous speed in recent races.
Many of the delegates made the trip
to Denver on motorcycles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
WOMEN FIGHT OVER REMARK
PASSED ON SLIT SKIRT


NEW YORK, July GA slit skirt
and pink petticoat were held re-
sponsible today for the appearance Of
six young women in the Harlem po-
lice court, following rough and tum-
BILE tussel in the street when one young
woman is said to have criticised an
other for the skirt she was wearing.
Miss Ray Gross and q companion
declare that they passed Nellie Nsl-
son, Alice Hart and two other girls
on the street when the four suddenly
pounced upon Miss Gross and pum-
meled her. A slit skirt and pink pet
ticoat worn by Miss Nelson are said
TO have led to the trouble.
According to Miss Hart, the Gross
girl called Miss Nelson , bum" and
a few other things when she passed
them on the street, hinging her re-
marks on the wearing Of the slit skirt.
Miss Gross denies this and the quss-
tion will have TO be settled In court.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
WOODMAN OF THE WORLD
WILL ERECT LODGE BUILDING

A large number of Woodmen of the
World met with the organizations
building committee last evening to
consider the advisibility of erecting a
Woodman hall in Durango. 1t was
the concepsus of opinion that a suita-
BILE structure should be erected, the
material and general style of archi-
lecture to be decided upon after due
consideration and consultation with
competent architects. The roster of
the order contains the names of nearly
all of Durango's prominent business
men. These men voted almost unani-
mously for the hall to be built, an
act in itself which attests to their faith
in Durango's future prosperity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
DON'T SURPRISE FRIEND OF
THE FAMILY WITH A KISS

NEW YORK, July 23.-There is
one man in New York today who is
probably convinced that surprising a
''friend of the family" by embracing
her as she comes from the water of
Manhattan beach and planting kiss
squarely upon her lips, is a poor form
of amusement. A young man, appear
ing on the beach in flannels, embraced
and kissed fair bather as she came
from the water yesterday. The young
woman screamed and slapped him.
Immediately more than hundred
other bathers surrounded the young
man, picked him up, flannels and all
and after carrying him far out in the
surf, cast him into the sea.
A deputy sheriff and life guards
protected the young man after he
came from the water and he soon dis
appeared in a taxi-cab. Before leav-
ing he turned to the crowd, however,
and declared that a serious mistake
had been made as the young woman
he kissed was a family friend He
said he was trying to surprise her.
The young woman who received the
kiss hurried away and her identity was
not learned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
ARKANSAS ELECTS GOVERNOR
FOR UNExPIRED TERM TODAY

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, July 23.-
Arkansas is today holding n special
election to elect a governor to serve
the unexpired term of Governor Joe
T. Robinson, recently elecetd United
States senator. Judge George W. Hays
of Camden is the Democratic nominee
and his election was generally con-
ceded as Arkansas is strongly Demo-
cratic. Harry H. Myers is the Re-
publican nominee and George Murphy,
former attorney general and Demo-
cratic leader, is the Progressive can
didate.
Today's election brings to an end
one Of the most, remarkable political
periods in the history Of the state. In
the last six months Arkansas has had
five United States senators and foui
governors. The death of United States
Senator JEFF Davis last January caus-
ed It all.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
FASHIONS PROMISE SURPRISE.

PARIS, July 23.-All Paris today
was waiting anxiously for cold wealth
er to see the "winter surprise which
the Baroness de Guestre, pioneer in
dress reform, says she has in store.
The baroness had appeared in the
Champs Elysees theater wearing a
very sheer Grecian robe, sandals and
CHEEKY smile.
"Why are women given lovely feet
and shapely legs?" she demanded
when her costume was commented
upon. Are we given them only to
hide and crush them out of shape?"
When reminded that her sandals
and robe would hardly serve in win
ter, she limited at the surprise and
now Paris is waiting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
NINE YEARS SINCE
DISAPPEARANCE OF DOCTOR

United Press
NEW YORK, July 23.-Nine years
ago today the mysterious mists of the
metropolis enshoudcd Godfrey Louis
Michon, M. D., Bellevue university,
class of 'S7.
Never since that day has his wife
(or widow Mary F'allon Michon, seen
him or heard directly of him. She
has had clues at times-but not in
recent years-but all of them proved
false.
With two daughters to support, Mrs.
Michon went naturally into nursing,
for it was while she was in training
at North Brothers island where DR..
Michon was head doctor, that she met
and married the man who drifted so
mysteriously to the Port of Missing
Men. With natural love for babies,
Mrs. Michon turned to that branch OF
work, and as near as she ran calchiate
today, shc has ushercd III and starstd
properly on the road oi life just two
hundred and forty-tree babies since
that day nine years ago, when her
physician-husband faded away.
II have long ago given up hope of
ever finding him." she said today.
"But l would give my right hand to
clear up the mystery of his disappear
ance. l pay the insurance on his life
out of my earnings every month--it
now comes to $156. per year, and you
can realize that it comes hard.
may never get anything for it, as the
officials of the Catholic Benevolent
legion inform me that death must be
positively proved before l can realize
on the policy. In all, have paid near
ly two thousand dollars on the five
thousand dollar policy and snail con-
tinue as long as l can raise my hand
and as long as this terrible remains
unsolved. Nine years is long, long
time. / guess it's only because of the
dear little babies--I love them all
and because they keep me busy, that
/ can stand it. My goodness, there's
the telephone now"
And Mary Michon, victim of mys-
terry, was off to meet very material,
maternal emergency.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
INVENTION FOR LOVERS.

LONDON, July 23.-A telephone for
lovers, called the whisperphone, was
granted patent here today. In an
pearance it resembles the ordinary
phone, but the mouthpiece is deeper
and the bashful lover who formerly
dared not ask If Angelina loved him
as much as ever, for fear Of the ridi-
cule of his office colleagues, can now
safely whisper sweet nothings, know
ing that in the cup there Is = little
spiral coil which will quiver to his
most subdued tones. Incidentally the
instrument will be valuable for busi-
ness men who find themselves compell-
ed to discuss confidential matters In
public places.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
PALZER IN NEW YORK
LOOKING FOR LOSE CHANGE

NEW YORK, June 23--Al Palxer
was back in New York today looking
for fights and in the belief that some
one would take the chance Of making
little change by signing him up,
began training. Palzer weigher about
220 pounds and says he is In good
shape.
Palzer expects to meet Jim Flynn
here If the latter beats Gunbost Smith
in their fight Aug. 8, but in the mean
time will take any bout he can pick
up. Early In September. Palzsr will
sail for France to prepare for his hght
with Carpenter, the French champion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
WESTERN PACIFIC COMPETI-
TOR FOR COAST BUSINESS

Under the management of b. f.
Bush, who was elected president of
the Western Pacific today, that road,
the baby of the Gould system, will
enter into real cometition with the
Southern Pacific and the Santa Fe for
the traffic of the Pacific coast. Mil
lions Of money will be needed, but
Mr. Bush announced last night on his
arrival in San Francisco that he ex-
pected to get all that is required, and
that when he did it would be expended
for feeder" lines to penetrate the
territory which the older roads have
held for years.
"The Western is axe a bridge be-
tween Salt Lake and San Francisco"
Mr. Bush said. at has no feeders. We
will build feeders for it."
Bush's announcement of the policy
TO be pursued in the upbuilding of
the Western Pacific is result of the
dissolution of the relations between
the Union Pacific and the Southern
Pacific. Hitherto the former has con-
trolled the Pacific coast business, on
account of the fact that it had the
support of the Union Pacific, which
carried its traffic to and from the east.
Under the dissolution plan, the South
ern hereafter will be compelled to
stand on its own feet and the time for
making an attack by the Goulds is
said to be propitious.
With the Rio Grande, the Missouri
Pacific and the Western Pacific un-
der one head, the Gould system, which
approximates 5000 miles of road, will
become formidable competitor of its
older rivals, and the Southern Pacific,
with its lines to the east Of Salt Lake
destroyed by the order of the supreme
court, will be forced to deal with the
invaders on an equitable basis. The
Southern has heretofore exacted trib-
ute from the Western Pacific, refusing
to permit it to get traffic without
first paying the Southern, but this will
cease when the new lines which Bush
contemplates building are completed.
E. l.. Brown, vice president and
general manager of the Rio Grande,
was elected vice president of the West
ern Pacific today. He will continue in
the post he has occupied for the last
years, and it is stated that his head
quarters will continue in Denver. La
ter a general manager of the three
allied lines will be appointed, and it
is possible that Mr.. Brown will be
the man selected for the position. The
jurisdiction of ]. M. Johnson, traffic
director of the Rio Grande and Mis-
souri, Pacific will be extended over
the Western Paciiv. Alexander Rob-
erts who succeeded Mr.. Bush as presi-
dent of the Western Maryland, will
act as assistant to the president of
the three lines.
Finley L. Shepard, who recently
married Miss Helen Gould, has been
elected a director of the Rio Granoe,
to succeed Charles II. Schlaacks, re-
signed.-Denver Post
Prominent Durango business men
consider that the above indicates as
surance of southern outlet for this
section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24


made to the prehistoric cliff ruins, the
most wonderful of ancient times, tax
ing in Mancos and Cortez, hence from
the last named place to Shiprock, the
road being placed in fair condition
In turn Durangoites will have four
distinct roads to choose from-east,
north, south and west, affording three
routes to the Pacific coast and two
to Denver With good roads the trip
to Denver can be made in three days,
or less, if in rush, while four days
will permit of easy six to eight hour
runs, the continuous travel not being
much longer than by rail and far less
tedious owing to the resting spots on
the way. Leaving out hotels and
meals the round trip for party of
six can be made for $50. The railroad
fare for party of six for the round
trip is close to $3.50. Counting hotel
and other expenses party of six GO
ing and returning from Denver can
save at least $75 and possibly more,
about one-half the cost by rail. Then
think of the pleasure derived. A more
delightful trip by way of Silverton
and Ouray or Pagosa Springs cannot
be thought of. What applies to the
east of going to Denver applies equal
ly as well if going to California for
the winter months or pleasure trip
of thirty or sixty days. In the com
ing days of good roads The Herald
expects great many people to travel
by auto instead of train and Durango
and this southwest section will profit
greatly from the Inauguration of good
roads, hence our pleasure in noting
everything pertaining to improving
them and especially the news from
Pennington regarding the route via
Gallup. We append the letter from
Pennington to the secretary of the
board of trade:
Pennington, July IS, 1913.
Geo. N. Raymond,
Secretary Board of Trade,
Durango, Colo.
Dear Sir:
The appropriation for the construc-
tion of bridge across the San Juan
river at Shiprock was approved June
30, 1913. 1t amounts to $16,500, to
become available at once. Mr.. Shell
ton plans to build the bridge this fall.
| went down to the agency with him
last Thursday and looked over the
road situation.
Mr.. Shelton made us the proposition
that if we would put the road between
Pennington and the Hogback in good
shape, that he would take care of the
road that is on mis- part of the reser-
walton.
If your people are in favor of get
ting their mail from Gallup, thus saw
ing from twenty to sixty hours, kindly
let me know.
We are planning to have good
road day down here some time next
month, and so far every one that I
have made the proposition to has will
ingly consented to either go in per-
son or else send a man or tam in
their stead.
Your cooperation is desired in this
matter as we believe that it will be
a benefit to the San Juan basin.
Thanking you for whatever interest
you and your people may take in the
matter, | remain,
Very truly yours,
ORVAL RICKETTS,,
Secretary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
N|NETE[N CnARR[D BODIES
RECOVERED FROM FACTORY
Only out Of III Persons in Bmghampon Clothing Factory at lime of
Fire Escaped Without Injury Relatives Of Victims Crowd Around Ruins
adoY Inspectors Report Shows that Fire Escapes we're Inadequate

United ffeSS
BlNGHAMPTON, N. Y, July 23.-
The latest estimates of casualties re-
sulting from yesterdays fire which
destroyed the Binghamton Clothing
company's factory, show: Charred
bodies recovered, 10; died in hospital,
2; missing and probably dead, a; fa-
tally injured, 10; badly hurt, %; es-
capped unhurt, 6. Total in the building
at the time of the Ill.
Large crowds have visited the va
rious morgues, viewing the blackened
and charred bodies, hoping to identify
them, but the corpses are burned un-
recognizable.
The fatally injured are in a pitiful
condition, many being burned beyond
human semblance.
The ruins were still warm this
morning when the workers resumed
digging. The recovery of more bodies
is expected. Mothers and fathers,
whose children were victims, hysteri-
cally crowded about the ruins at day
break.
State and county officials have
started an investigation. The factory
inspectors report filed in 1912, de-
clared that insufficient means were
provided for employees to reach the
windows leading to the fire escapes.
The windows were much higher than
the floor and there were no steps up
to them.
President Freeman of the clothing
company insists that the fire protec-
ton was inadequate. The financial loss
10 aot;p,atad NJ gonn nm =
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

D|Sh0N0R
u. S. FLAG

MEXICO CITY, July 23.-Wireless
messages from Zacatecas say the reb-
els have captured Torreon after three
days of desperate fighting.
The government is investigating a
perfunctory attack on American and
British flags yesterday when several
thousand Mexicans tore then to pieces
and trampled them in the street. The
mob seized a Japanese flag, which had
been displayed at the Jap curio store,
and marched through the streets car
rying it. Troops and police dispersed
the rioters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
MOTHER KEEPS CHILD ALIVE
BY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION

LOS ANGELES, July as.-Dstss-
mined shat hsxi ehiSa sAbuld i've, Mss,
J. H. spauidin& kept her six weeks
old baby alive for three days by arti-
fetal respiration produced by her own
lips.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
NEW POSTMASTERS NAMED
FOR TWO COLORADO CITIES

United Press
WASHINGTON, d. c., July 23.-
President Wilson today nominated
Sherman Bellesfield as postmaster of
Pueblo, and NJ. j. Brennan, postmaster
of Leadville.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
FIFTEEN THOUSAND COPPER
MINERS ARE LOCKED OUT
United Press

MARQUETTE, Mich, July 3d.
Fifteen thousand copper miners in the
upper Michigan peninsula were rem
dered idle today, the mining companies
clothing the mines when the West
.ern Federation Of Miners threatened
to strike for higher wages and short
er hours.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

Bob Butler is now in charge Of
the Malone Iron Works. As an auto
expert and Machinists. Mr.. Butler II
one Of the best known men in the San
Juan basin.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
EUROPEAN
POWERS TO
INTERVENE

United Press
BELGRADE, July 23.-It is an
nounced today that the Servians have
captured Belodgradechik, Bulgaria,
after fierce fighting with heavy losses.
Servian and Greek operations con-
tinue, despite the peace negotiations
being held at Nish.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

County Clerk Mrs. Olive Orms ex-
poets to leave for Alamosa tomorrow
to accompany her sons on their homs-
ward journey. The lads have been
over there since June entertaining
their uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Ars.
"Bob" Lowe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

Undersheriff George Thompson y
entertaining his cousin, A. c. Daniels
Of Norfolk. Neb. Mr.. Danisls visitsd
this section ten ysars aga. ~
changes he finds bstwssa ths ~
occasions are the things that ceuae
for the material improvement ~ ~
town. not musAreom growth Ut ~
substantial changes tAat rennves eafe
frpn . tssnsianG = peE1 1anlrt p6&
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24
PURELY PERSONAL

Walter Foley, who was injured In
the motorcycle wreck on July II
able to make his way around on the
streets with the aid Of crutches.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

WASHINGTON. D. c., July 23.-It
was learned authoritatively today that
the government is considering the
Mexican neutrality laws, which would
give the rebels unlimited arms and
ammunition and probably greatly in
crease bloodshed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

LONDON, July 23.-The powers
have hurriedly called conference re-
garding the Balkans. Intervention Is
regarded as inevitable but 1t is un-
decided whether the powers will act
un;tedly or delegate on power TO act
for an
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

SOFIA, July 23.-Bulgaria formal
ly protested to the powers of the al
legged atrocities of the Turks at Adri-
anople and Kirk Kilissa. 1t is alleged
many were massacred.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-03-21
OF MIND NEEDED
TO REMAIN AS miss"

society doesn't ask him to declare his
bondage by a large gold band on the
third finger of the left hand. And he
remains a plain Mr., while his spouse
is changed from a Miss to a Mrs. Her
whole relation to society is announced
in that prefix, while he may continue
to pose as a bachelor under his title,
if he wishes-and quite a few do so
wish.
1t doesn't seem fair. Yet what is 10
be done about it?
Once upon time all women bore the
prefix Mistress" whether wife or
maid, and it was a good custom. But
we have become so ingrained with the
difference between Miss" and Mrs .
and have so learned to honor the title
Of Miss because of the courage and
the wisdom and the universal mother
hood it typifies in so many we'll known
personalities, that we would not have
any of those we love and respect as
Miss changed to Mrs. unless it would
be the real thing"
Would Mrs. Jane Adams mean more
to us than Miss Jane Adams? Indeed,
would it mean as much?
"a 4
Anyway, who wants to be a sour
grass widow?