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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18
W. S. PICKEHILL AND
ISABEL HARRIS MARRIED

The most complete surprise Du-
range people have been treated to for
iinany days was the marriage of Mr..
w. s Pickerell and Miss Isabel Har-
|ri which was solemnized at the
home of the brides aunt, Mrs. d. f.
Day, at an early hour this morning.
For number of weeks it has been
whispered by Dame Rumor that the
wedding was scheduled for the spring
time. But the preparations for the
event were so closely guarded that
not one person outside the immediate
family circles suspected that it would
occur now.
The prominence of both the bride
and groom, has occasioned no end Of
interest in the event. Miss Harris is
one of the most beautiful and most
popular girls that ever graced the
social circles of the southwest. Mr..
Pickerell is one of the best known
business men in western Colorado.
He is grand master of the Masonic
lodge of the state, the highest office
in the gift of the lodge in the Colo
RADIO domain,
Mr. and Mrs. Pickerell left on the
Eastern for Denver where they will
make their headquarters at the
Brown Palace for some time. If
weather conditions are favorable,
they may journey east.
They will return to Durango and
take ap their ies dence in their palo-
cial Brookside home, sometime in
January.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18
PRESIDENT PEEvED AT sLuRs

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. TO-
Following President Wilson's action
in resigning as member of the
Military Order Of Carabao, an or
ganization of the army, navy off
GERS who served in the Philippines,
because the society ridiculed the ad-
ministration's Philippine policy dur
ing the recent banquet, today
submitted the banquet program to
Secretary Garrison. Mr.. Garrison
will decide whether an attempt will
be made to court martial any of the
participants.
President Wilson is angry because
the banqueters sang the song start
ing: damn, damn, damn the insur-
rectos." DR.. Heller. secretary OF the
society, said they meant no offense
by the song.
"We merely took fun making lib.
critics with the government officials
and current events" said DR.. Heller
1T was merely good natured sport
and meant no affront. to anyone"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18
o. =. FRARY WEDS
MRS. CLARA DAVE

Durango people were treated TO q
real surprise last evening when the
news came from Miami, Ariz., Of the
marriage of our esteemed townsmsn,
o. p Frary, to Mrs. Clara Dave, a
former well known Durango lady who
has made her home in Miami for the
past year. In childhood days both
bride and groom were Wisconsin res
idents. Their friendship has been Of
years standing, but the fact that It
had developed into something Of a
more intimate nature was a secret
they neglected to share with their
friends. However the surprise will
in no way detract from the wealth OF
congratulations that their friends WI
shower upon them. They are estim-
able people who have a host Of in
terests in common and we bespeak
for them happy life. Just what
their plans are for the future have
not been announced. but it is expect.
ed they will reside either in Durango
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18
FARM WOMEN AND THE DE-
PARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

The Secretary Of Agriculture, Mr..
Houston, is man of ideas, but he
is also a man who knows his limi-
tations. His annual report contains
many suggestions that indicate
grasp of the situation he has TO deal
with. He would reorganize the de-
partment to get better work out Of
it; he would discontinue seed dis
tribution-and do instead something
worth while for the farmers in the
line of seed study and experiment
tation; he would redistrict the coun-
try for the purpose of stricter en-
forcement Of the pure food laws, and
so on. But the most interesting fea-
ture of the report to the millions Of
farmers is that which concerns the
improvement of rural life. Proper
organization OF credit. as the secre-
tary says, is only one Of the needs.
Better homes, better schools, better
roads, more social intercourse are
also essential. With reference to the
rural home, the secretary has been
wise enough To consult the farm wo-
men, the patient, worked long
suffering wives, daughters and moth
ers of the men of the hoe. The cir
cular letter he sent out some weeks
ago is bringing suggestions. queries,
and pointers galore.
The women Of the farm, having
found Uncle Sam a benevolent gentle
man desirous Of helping them, are
not only telling him their troubles,
but furnishing valuable information.
Thus 1t appears that some Of the farm
| ers do not realize that the endless
work of the women folk is worth
something in dollars and cents" A
little propaganda is apparently in
order, and we may be sure that very
nice persuasive circulars on the sub
ject will appear in due time. The
women Of the farms also want ex-
pert advice at to the sanitation and
hygiene in their homes, and IL Uncle
Sam has heard Of inexpensive labor
saving devices that might give the
farmers wife little leisure to read
and enjoy herself his information will
fill a long-felt want.
With the aid and advice Of the wo-
men on the farm the Department Of
Agriculture should be able to do more
in few years to improve the living
and working conditions than 4 dozen
male commissions could do In CEN
tury.--Record-H Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18
THE AWARD TO SENATOR ROOT

The presentation Of the Nobel peace
prize of 100000 to Senator Elihu Root
was an honor worthily bestowed says
the Colorado Springs Telegraph. The
conditions Of the gift are that the
recipient must have rendered distin-
guished service in the cause Of peace
universal, international peace.
Senator Roots services are eptio-
mized as having been particularly
valuable in the pacification Of the
Philippines and Cuba and in the hand
ling of international and American
Japanese disputes. Most Of these SER
vices were performed during his oc-
cupancy of the office of secretary of
state in the cabinet of Theodore Roos-
evelt from 1905 to 1909. The COM
mission also praises Mr.. Roots high
political and international ideas and
his constant efforts to promote inter-
national peace.
The award to Senator Root II the
second of the peace prizes given to
an American, the first having been
conferred upon Theodore Roosevelt in
1906, in recognition of his services In
the settlement Of the Russo-J Japanese
war. Curiously enough these awards
are part Of the income from the
estate left by Alfred Nobel, who made
fortune in the manufacture Of dyna-
mite and died in 1896. The other
yearly awards are to men and women
who have made notable advances in
physics, chemistry, medicine and lit
erature. Several Of these have come
to this country. 1t Is gratifying u
know that Americans are making their
work and their presence felt in an in
ternational way and that the Swedish
and Norwegian bodies who make ~
awards are broad in their sympathIes
and their views.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18
OFFICERS CHARGED
WITH BREAKING Law

DENVER, Colo, President White
of the International Mine Workers
Of America, arrived here today and
preliminary steps are being taken by
officials Of the miners to bring h
dividual damage suits for eS0,ooO
each against the state and militia
officers in the strike zone.
The officials allege detention Of the
strikers and leaders illegally. A
statement was issued asserting the
Walsenburg military commission Cd
mitted Major Townsend jailed per-
sons Illegally.
Tomorrow morning the special con-
vention of the State Federation Of
Labor meets to discuss the proposed
recall Of Governor Ammons. The
convention is expected to condemn
General Chase and demand . special
session of the legislature to probe the
strike and discuss state wide strike.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18
LETTER FROM SPENCER.
zuniville. N. NJ, Dec. s, 1913.

Zuniville, N. NJ, Dec. s, 1918.
Editor Herald:
On the afternoon of November 2S
at Pennington we unloaded our big
Rambler and in company with Mr..
and Mrs. w. T. Darlington motored
to Shiprock that evening, where we
tarried over night. Our speedometer
was broken in shipping so we could
not log the road, but we found we
needed bridge across the La Plata
at its mouth and two others across
sand arroyas below that point.
Next morning we forded the San
Juan river, as the water was shallow
this was easily accomplished. Thence
we made our way to Nelson's store
where the Pennington, Bloomfield
and Shiprock roads intersect. Here
was camped company of soldiers
numbering nearly three hundred. The
officers with Superintendent Shelton
of the Shiprock school had gone to
Beautiful mountain for "pow-wow
with the bad" Indians. The result
of this, we later learned, was that the
dusky trouble breeders promised to
be good.
The night of the Both we camped
at the foot of long steep hill IL
miles from Gallup. Snow fell thru
the night and next day we had to
make our way over roads covered
with mud and snow two inches in
depth. We found clear and pretty
weather in Gallup. Our next camp
was twelve miles south Of Gallup and
it showed more here. When we reach
ed Zuni we found the weather fine.
| Our next stop is to be at st. Johns
and we leave tomorrow, but lost moth
ing by being here the past few days
as the annual fandango had just
commenced. The first three nights
everyone seemed invited, that is, of
| the Indian folk. The Navajos were
out in force. They danced in large
| JOIiS on uiib iAhc VIC
Mexicans at their fandangoes. After
the dance some fifty Zunis were chos-
or to finish the harvest festivities,
while all the others became specta-
tors to their celebration. Night after
night they danced, attired in mask
| ard fantastic dress. Night before
last the dancing features were COM
pleted. Yesterday they assembled in
vacant lot 50x50, where large guam
titles of squashes, corn, mutton, beef,
flour and meal were piled. On this
array of food they will feast, pre-
paratory to ten days fast.
We are purchasing our supplies at
trading post near here and find the
price of groceries about the same as
in Durango.
The trip across the country is prov
ing beneficial to all members of the
party.
| G. w. SPENCER.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18
WHAT'S THE REASON?
Many Durango People in Poor Health
Without kn wing the Cause.

There are scores of people who drag
out miserable existence without
realizing the cause of their suffering.
Day after day they are racked with
backache and headache; suffer from
nervousness, dizziness, weakness,
languor and depression. Perhaps
the kidneys have fallen behind in
their work of filt.ring the blood and
that may be the root of the trouble.
Look to your kidneys, assist them in
their work-give them the help they
need. You can use no more highly
recommended remedy than Doan's
Kidney Pills-endorsed by people all
over the country and by your neigh
bors in Durango.
T. r. Avery, 755 Second Ave, Du-
range, Colo, says: 81 had kidney
complaint which at times inconven-
fenced me and caused me considerable
pain. On using Doan's Kidney Pills,
l got prompt relief and now all the
symptoms of kidney trouble have left
me. Others of the family have used
Doans Kidney Pills and have been
helped. Doan's Kidney Pills helped
me after several other remedies had
failed"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the Uni
ted States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

Silt three times, the -four, salt, spice and
baking Powder. Beat eggs with rotary
bca,er, then still using rotary beater, grad
ually add sugar, then work in the mashed
potato with a spoon and alternately add milk
md flour mixture. Make soft dough, roll
20 sheet, cut into rounds, pinch hole in
center with the finger and fry in deep fat.
at for frying should not be hot enough
brown the doughnut until it has risen.
hen the doughnut is dropped into the fat
inks to the bottom. As soon as II comes
It should be turned and turned a number
imes while cooking. This recipe is ex-
cnt as they do not take the fat in frying
will stay moist for days
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18
ATTEMPT TO POISON MEXICAN.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 15.
1t is rumored that three tempting
lunches. impregnated with cyanide
potassium have been placed in the
Apex mine where Lopez is expected
to come. However this is unconfirm-
ed. The sheriff says he won't per-
init such tactics.
The bulkheads have been complet-
ed and Lopez is now confined, II alive
to five miles Of workings.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18
PURELY PERSONAL
From Mondays Daily

:. n u n = n u u Il II u 3, Il u {,
Mrs. c. A, Coulson, who was so
critically ill last week, is improving.
George Selleck is domiciled at the
Savoy in the absence of Mrs. Selleck.
Undersheriff Thompson was called
to Allison today on official business.
j. B. Baker and o. C. Silliman were
down from the Animas valley today
on purchasing expeditions.
Judge Searcy is in Silverton on
court business.
Oren Frary is recovering from his
recent operation, but as yet he is not
allowed callers.
Charles Thompson, the Silverton
dairyman, was bound for his Florida
mesa ranch today.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Bollinger left
for the La Platas this morning for a
brief visit with old time friends.
A. Nj. Amsden of Pennington left
for Santa Fe yesterday morning on
court business.
J. P. Firebapgh leaves tomorrow
for his home in Dunbar, Cal For the
past year, Mr.. Dunbar has been on
his farm at lgnacio. Recently his son
Joseph returned from the California
home and will devote his attention to
the ranch interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

" " u " u " u u " y y u u u u u
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Record are over
from Dolores.
Dan Kight was bound for Hesperus
this morning on brief business trip.
Miss Bell Murray is over from
Mancos on a shopping expedition
j. W. Shoemaker marketed hogs at
Graden's today and loaded out with
supplies for his Florida mesa ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. W. Bloodgood sup
piled the market with YESTERDAY"
eggs this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Graft were
down from the valley today on a
marketing expedition.
Mrs. Joe Smith and Miss Irene
Foulk were up from Elco to attend
the wedding of W. s. Pickerell and
| Miss Isabel Harris.
M. A. Fink, the shoe salesman, left
via Telluride this morning to spend
Christmas in Denver with the other
members of the family.
Mrs. Will Spinnings Of Florida
mesa was among the shoppers who
gave local merchants liberal patron
age today.
The Silverton bound passenger will
continue to make night trips to its
destination. Orders were given to the
contrary, but later cancelled.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Longenbaugh
returned to their home in Montezuns
county this morning They spent q
couple Of days with old time friends
In the Animas valley on their return
Nom Kansas City.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

Today was the date of final settle
ment and the time of the determining
of the decree Of heirship in the es-
tate of the late Charles G. Johnson.
David Johnson, administrator. COM
plete the business. In addition to val
liable Durango property, the sum Of
s2,73O.5s was a part of the estate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Johnson, father
and mother of the deceased, were the
sole heirs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18
CONSTIPATION PolsoNs ron.

II you are eonstipatsd, your ealiseI
systsm is poisoned ~ ~ wasts na1s
ter kept In TIE body sssfe~s ysGunn
often follow. Uss d. UnG1a ~.
Lite Pills and you Nh enn ~ III
Of constipation Asadnl1S ~ = ~
troubles. 1Se q Drueul6as - ~ uo
r. =. BsekAn 4 @. Pki1a. - 4 = =
Lssis. n & " Y IN III WA
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18
40 MINERS KILLED IN
EXPOSION AT NEW CASTLE.

CLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo,
Dec. 16.-An explosion, which occur
red at IL o'clock this morning wreck
ed interior of the Vulyan mine of the
Rocky Mountain Fuel company at
New Castle, Colo. About 40 miners
were entombed, and are undoubtedly
dead.
The mine ordinarily employed 40
miners but it is reported that AZ men
were in the mine at the time of the
explosion. The cause is unknown
but is given unofficially as mine
damp. The force of the explosion
WAS severe, knocking down persons
standing on the surface near the en-
trance of the mine.
Superintendent Charles Neerdink
left the mine few moments before
the explosion and Immediately organ
lied helmet crew and entered the
interior and remained half an hour.
He reported he found several corpses
but did not attempt to remove any
of them. Superintendent Neerdink
expressed the belief that all in the
mine were dead. Most of the men,
he said, were apparently killed by the
explosion.
Miners were rushed from nearby
properties and doctors and nurses
were sent from here and Grand
Junction. A large force of volunteers
were waiting this afternoon to enter
the mine and help in the rescue
work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

or on their ranch in the Animas val
ley They will probably spend the
winter months either in Arizona or
California.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18
HAVE THE BEST; 1T

HAVE THE BEST; 1T
COSTS NO MORE
fit eye glasses ~ few can do and
cure all diseases Of the eyes. Ths
largest stock in the southwet.-Dr.
Dowdey, THE UNIVERSITY GRAD
UATE.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

A. H. George of Silverton spent the
time between trains yesterday on
Florida mesa hunting rabbits. He
bagged sixteen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

General Superintendent Lee of the
Rio Grande Southern and Mrs. Lee
are guests at the Strater.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

P. A. Nelson, the dealer in second
hand goods, is preparing to move to
the north side of the old Famous
building.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

1t is now Agent James Brown.
After several weeks rest from active
duties, Mr. Brown was today annexed
to his old troubles by the auditors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

This afternoon Piccini Giovanni and
Miss Dali Dia Angelina, Durango res
idents, were granted a license to wed
by County Clerk Mrs. Orme.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

Fred Mayne returned to the Allison
section this morning. Ranch, saw
mill and threshing machine business
occasioned his presence here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

goon. Bishop Brewster made an i'm
pressive address to the young people
on the duties and privileges that were
theirs as result of their confirma-
ton. Later he delivered sermon
which was a very learned and inter-
esting address filled with practical
thoughts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

w. NJ. Maury, a well known attor-
ney who makes his headquarters in
Cortez, was Denver bound traveller
this morning on legal business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

Mrs. ]. F. Bell of Aztec spent the
night in town with her daughter, Miss
Sylvia. She was en- route home from
Pueblo where she attended the mar
riage of one of her daughters. On
her way she stopped over in Walsen-
burg. where her son. Clyde, is reg
ular member of the militia and her
youngest son is acting as substi-
tute for Frank Lake. Her son-in-
law is one of the peace officers in
the field
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

Manure is too valuable to ~ ~
lowed to lie in heaps or spread
around the yard.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

C. A. Mumma is up from Farm
ington to look after the interests of
the Durango Planning Mill and Lum-
ber company in the absence of w. S.
Pickerell.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

John Bell and daughter Miss
Frances are down from the ranch in
terviewing the representatives of
Santa Claus.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

The F. H. Sparks family left for
Pagosa Springs this morning where
they will take up their abode in their
old home. Mr.. Sparks will devote his
entire attention to the cattle business.
Today he went out to Bayfield, to
perfect arrangements for shipment
of stock to the eastern markets t
an early date.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

Mrs. Ellen Terry Strong, one Of the
owners of the Sunnyside mine at
Eureka, was a guest at the Strater
last night on her way to Denver. 1t
is pleasing news to all residents Of
the San Juan that the managers of
the Sunnyside have force of men
engaged in rebuilding the structures
and tram that were burned couple
of weeks ago. Had this not been done
a large number of men would have
been thrown out of employment for
the winter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

1t is authenticity reported that
negotiations are pending for the sale
of the big Dyke and Sam Sullen-
berger ranches on Stollsteimer creek.
Kansas parties being the prospective
purchasers. Considering our extern
sive stock ranges and present low
price of Archuleta county lands,
stockmen are wise in taking advant-
age of the ground floor before the
rise which is sure to come in the near
future.-Pagosa Springs Sun.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

"Tommie" Mullin was an over
night visitor in town. Regardless of
the boosting he give Ignacio on all
occasions, Durango hath not lost it's
charms for him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo,
Dec. 16.-At 2:3O this afternoon 15
bodies had been recovered from the
Vulvan mine. AT that hour it was
announced that 3S had been killed by
the explosion. Forty-three men were
in the mine at tine time of the ex-
plosion, five escaping alive soon af-
terwards. Those dead in the mine
were probably killed instantly, as the
bodies recovered Indicate that they
were killed by the explosion and did
not suffocate.
1t is believed all corpses will be re-
moved by O'Clock this evening. The
five survivors of the disaster donned
helmets and reentered the mine to
search for bodies. Men from the Sun
light and South Canon mines are as
sisting in the search.
In 1896 an explosion in the same
mine killed 81 men.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

Presbyterian church on "The Ideals
of Peace, International and Indus
trial"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

A very unusual opportunity to ac-
quire knowledge of Spanish is of
fered Durango people, in the class
about to be formed by Rev. Salvador
Gene.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

Mr.. and Mrs. r. +. Sloan of this
city and Mrs. Sloan's brother and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. A. 7. Sullenberg-
er Of Pagosa Springs, and Mrs.
Frank Broad, daughter of the
Sloan's, left for Denver this morning
on Superintendent McGraw's private
ear. Mrs. Broad is on her way tc
her home in Denver. The other mem
bers of the party will tarry in Den
yer for a few days, but their destin-
alton is southern California, where
they will spend some time. The trip
is a health seeking one on the part
of Mr. Sloan. Too close attention To
business while the packing plant was
being built placed him on the sick
list and the change to lower alti-
tude seems necessary to restore his
health.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

General Superintendent Lee, of the
Rio Grande Southern, and Mrs. Lee
left this morning on board their pri-
vate car, for their home in Ridgway
They were here to attend the wedding
of Mr.. w. S. Pickerell and Miss lisa.
bel Harris.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

For the third time in four years AL
A. Neale of Montrose has been award
ed the grand championship ribbon at
the Chicago international exposition
for feeder cattle In this years show
the greatest international show ever
held, Colorado took about everything
in sight in the feeder classes, and
most of the fat classes in the car
loads
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

Conductor Smith made his last run
to Durango last night until the be-
ginning of spring. He will preside
over the destinies Of the Chill branch
where snow bucking is not in the
catalogue of railroad mans
troubles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

Superintendent Shoemaker of the
Mesa Verde National park, tarried
over Sunday in town on department
and personal business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

Graden's have anticipated Santa
Claus wants by arranging candy
and nuts department in the grocery
store. An artistically decorated win
dow calls attention to the wares.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

Mike Newton, Henry Hines and d.
J. Walker, old time associates Of
Frank Thomas, who were down here
from Silverton to attend his funeral
yesterday, departed for their homes
at Silverton last evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-18

Yesterday it was reported in rail-
road circles the Silverton passenger,
which leaves here at $3.50 in the even
ing and arrives at $40 in the morn
ing, was to be discontinued for the
season, thereby eliminating the pos
sible trouble of shoveling out snow
slides by star light This morning
there is change in the proposed pro-
gram and the train will run on the
same old schedule for the present and
possibly for the winter.