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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19
MAYOR TO
ASkF0RA
RECEIVER
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CINCINNATI, o., MAY 17.-Riot-
ing as the result of the street car
strike was renewed this morning, and
half dozen cars in various sections
of the down town district We're at
tackled, and the strike breakers, who
were operating them, stoned. The
cars were wrecked. Several strike
breakers were seriously injured.
Crowds of strike sympathizers at
two points lifted the cars off the
tracks and placed them crosswise in
the streets.
In the residence section crowd of
boys stoned two strike breakers who
were seriously injured before they
could escape.
Mayor Hunt at noon telegraphed to
Adjutant General Wood demand state
militia Immediately, saying the police
were unable to check the rioting.
Earlier in the day Governor Cox
refused to order out the state troops.
Further trouble is feared.
Governor Cox refused the mayors
demand for troops, saying that he
did not believe the local authorities
had taken adequate steps to suppress
the riots.
Attorney General Hogan decided to-
day that the mayor was authorized
to call out the local state troops
without the governors permission, but
the mayor will ont do so.
The mayor is planning to ask for
q receiver for the traction company,
hoping in this way to force adequate
service.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19


Mrs. Matt Hopper returned to Ala.
mosa Monday. Her husband, who
spent several days here visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hopper
returned earlier. Like all people who
visit this valley they found the see
merry and climate charming.
Mr.. Young and family, formerly OF
Lamar, Colo, have arrived with three
cars of lumber, five of cattle, horses
and household goods. Mr.. Young has
bought the Hur ranch in the Hornei
district and is going to make his home
in this community. Mr.. Clark, an
Alamosa contractor, comes Monday
to build the large ranch house.
Miss F. Margaret Baldwin left AL
lison for Denver, May 6, closing the
Friday before two years very sue
cessful service as the high school
teacher. At the last meeting of the
Mothers congress before school closed
Miss Martin announced the engage
ment of Miss Baldwin to ]. Rush Sto-
ner of Cambridge, Mass. The wed
ding is to pe in tune in Chicago.
Under the ministry of Rev. l. S
Lake d. D., the church is increasing
in membership and interest. The at
tendance at Sunday school ranges
from eighty-iive to 105 every Sun.
day. Can any community of this
size show A like record?
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19
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LONDON, May 1.-THE police to-
day found quantity Of train-wreck-
ing apparatus in Lancashire, near
Whaliey, on the line of the Midland
railway. Two men were arrested on
the viaduct carrying sledge hammers
and crowbars. Explosives and wreck
ing apparatus was found nearby.
Recently the Midland company was
warned than an attempt would be
made to wreck the express.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19
cuNBoAr SMITH is FAvoRIrE

SAN FRANCISCO, May 17.-"Gun-
boat" Smith. who put the bomb in
Bombardier Wells aspirations for the
heavyweight crown down east sonas-
time hack. today Is favored in the bst-
ting in his hght with less Willard
next Tuesday night Tho bout u
scheduled twenty rounds.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

REPLY IS
READY

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WASHINGTON, d. c., May IT,
Secretary of State Bryan's reply to
Japan's protest is tentatively COM
pleted and may be transmitted to AM
bassador Chinda late this afternoon
If President Wilson approves the text.
1t is authoritatively stated the reply
is couched in conciliatory language.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Mrs. Tom LOTUS and the children
under school age, three in number
departed for their home in Farming
ton this morning after short visit
with Mrs. LOTUS parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Waters. Miss Rose Wa
ters accompanied them home for 8
stay Of indefinite duration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19
FLIES FROM KEY WEST TO
HAyANAN AND WINS $4,000

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HAVANA, May 17.--Domingo Ro-
sillo, using biplane without floats,
won the $4,000 acroplane race from
Key West to Havana. His time was
two hours thirty-tive minutes. His
fuel tanks were empty when he ar
rived here.
The winners only competitor was
Augustin Parla, in a hydroplane, who
fell shortly after his start, Cuban
gunboat rescuing him. There is ru-
NOR. which can not be confirmed. that
Parla deliberately fell, attempting to
suicide.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19
BARNETT
QUESTIONS
RULING
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DENVER, May 17.--Former Attor-
ney General Barnett threatens to go
to court to test Attorney General
Farrar's recent ruling to Auditor
kenehan that the state geological sur
vey is "third-class" department, in
respect to appropriations, He will
try to compel the auditor to pay the
survey appropriations due on the first
class basis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

CITY CLERK
SUICIDES

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OAKLAND, Cal, May 17.-City
Clerk II. G. Magill suicided this morn
ing by jumping from the fourteenth
story of the city hall. Hundreds Of
girls employed in department store
witnessed the tragedy. The body
bounded off projection of the
twelfth story and fell to the street, q
mangled mass.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19
REPORTERS INVITED TO
PRIVATE TARIFF HEARINGS
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WASHINGTON, d. c., May IT,
Democratic members Of the senate fl
nance committee today invited report
ers to attend private hearings on sew
eral tariff schedules today. No rec
ord of the testimony is to be taken.
Chairman Simmons expects complete
consideration of the bill in three
weeks. The senate floor debate will
probably be unfinished until August,
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19
PRESIDENT
APPLAUDfD
BY CHURCH.
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ATLANTA. Ga, May 1.-THE
Southern Presbyterian assembly is in
session here and adopted Sabbath
day observance report applauding
President Wilson for making Sun
day day of rest and religious OBJ
servancc at the White house. The
report congratulated the denomination
on having n Presbyterian president,
vice president and secretary of state,
all church elders"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19
PRESIDENT COLLECTING DATA
FOR NEW CURRENCY BILL

WASHINGTON, D. c.. May IL
Rain today kept President Wilson in
doors and he spent the day collecting
data and beginning the preliminary
draft of the currency bill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

f. NJ. Biggs of the New Mexico
Lumber company and NJ. C. Ryan,
representing the Hallack and Howard
lumber interests of Denver, returned
from Dolores last night where they
Inspected large tract Of lumber a
few miles out from that village. The
company of which Mr.. Biggs is man.
ager will either put in mill in the
timber or sell it to the Halleck and
Howard company. In any event saw
mill operations on large scale will
be in progress in that section in the
near future.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Mrs. j. B. Martinez jr. returned to
Pagosa Springs this morning to spend
the summer months. Her little daugh-
ters, Vera and Gertrude, who have
been attending school in Durango ac-
companied her.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

The school board met last night
and elected part Of the corps Of
teachers for the ensuing year. Al
soon as the list is complete it will be
given out for publication.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

c. A. Ball returned from the east
and south last night where he has
been on vacation trip of two months
duration. His travels extended to the
Atlantic coast and as far south as
Florida.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Sanford Dodge, the noted actor who
appeared in "I'he Right of Way
last night, is a relative of our es-
teemed townsman, Frank Dodge. In
fact their branches of family tree are
very close together.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19
BERGER REFUSES TO REFEREE
SMITH-WILLARD FIGHT MAY 20

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SAN FRANCISCO, May 17.-sam
Berger today refused to act as the
third man in the ring at the Smith
Willard fight Tuesday night The
fighters will make another effort this
afternoon to agree.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Miss Winifred Farwell, DR.. Far
well and Mr.. w. S. Pickeril will be
the dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ].
r. c. Tyler this evening.
Mr.. John Mcneil is scheduled to
arrive from Denver this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. d. Burns and the
latter's maid are sojourning at Trim
ble Springs for the benefit of Mrs.
Burns health.
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Mr.. X. A. Gagg, cashier of the
First National bank, leaves for Wash
ington, d. c., tomorrow to enjoy a
months vacation with his wife and
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Walker de-
parted for San Francisco yesterday
morning where they will sail for their
home in Australia. They spent sew
eral weeks in Durango the house
guests of their niece. Mrs. A. ]. Ro-
bin.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. C. Tyler and
Miss Natalie will spend the day at
Trimble Springs tomorrow, the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. D. Burn.
Miss Rae Blanchard leaves for Do
lores Monday for few days visit
with friends. Later she journeys to
Greeley to take course in the State
Teachers college.
Miss Eda Anderson is to have
charge of the summer school at La
Plata City. She leaves for her new
duties Monday morning.
Christening Party
The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
J. Robin was christened at the family
home Wednesday afternoon at 4:30.
Rev. Mr.. Crozier offciated. Mr.. and
Mrs. James Walker of Melbourne,
Australia, grand uncle and aunt of
the little fellow, were the god-par-
ents. He was christened Peter Hutch
inson. In addition to the immediate
relatives, the ceremony was witnessed
by the Mesdames Wingate and Tyler
Friday Bridge
Mrs. f. f. Hobby was the gracious
hostess of the Friday bridge. Beside
the club members the only guest was
Miss Dorothea Balster, who played as
substitute.
Mrs. A. Hahn received message
Tuesday conveying the sad news Of
the sudden death of her sister, who
resides in Omaha.
The f. r. Grahams are enjoying
life at the national capital to the ut
most. Among the greatest pleasures
that have been their portion is tn,
opportunity to visit with old tim,
friends. Many days have been spen
with the Tulleys, who are now en-
tirely part and parcel Of Washing
ton life, and exceedingly happy il
their new surroundings.
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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Mrs. James Pheney and children
left for Alamosa this morning on a
vacation trip of indefinite duration.
On their way they will take a side
trip to Pagosa Springs to visit with
relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19
EPISCOPAL BISHOP DEAD.
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NEW YORK, May 17.-Episcopal
Bishop Doane of Albany died here
this morning at the Manhattan hotel.
The body was taken to Albany this
afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

City Attorney George Moody has
been sworn in as deputy city clerk
and police magistrate. The duties of
the last named office are becoming
too numerous for one person to per-
form.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Mrs. Thomas Crowds and Miss
Catherine were returning passengers
to La Plata City this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Judge Holbrook of Alamosa is
scheduled to pass through to Silver
ton tonight where he will hold court
District Attorney Lane goes up to-
morrow evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Mrs. Paul Garbanati and babe came
down from Silverton this morning to
join the husband and father who ar
rived from Arizona a few days ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Charles Conroy has purchased the
New York dairy from VIM. O'Brien.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

A. C. Massey, a mining man from
Rico. was patron at the Palace last
night, en- route to Platoro, to find
one of the fortunes reports say are
there for everybody. The section may
be as good as pictured but it is noted
that the majority of La Plata county's
substantial mining men are remain
ing with the La Platas.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Mrs. E. w. Newland, wife of the
well known bayfield, physician, died
at the family home this morning.
For years she was afflicted with tu-
bercular trouble and many times the
end seemed at hand. She was an
iceal wife and mother and was held
in highest regard by large circle
of friends. As yet no funeral ar
rargsments have been made, as the
Immediate family are waiting to hear
from eastern ,e atives as to whether
it will be possible for them to be
present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Hon. N. C. Miller is scheduled to
arrive from Grand Junction tonight
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

w. H. Lockwood, electrician at tn
May Day, is a business viistor il
town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Miss Marie Hollingsworth returned
to her home in Silverton last night
after brief visit with Durango
friends. AS souvenir of her visit
she carried home with her beautiful
bouquet of lilacs, grown in the yard
at the Judge Pike home, the first
of the season.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Mrs. Jessie Harwood, former coun-
ty superintendent of San Juan county
is between trains visitor from Sill
verton today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Mrs. NJ. A. Moore returned from
Silverton this morning where she has
been caring for her sister, Mrs. ID
Preston Bell. She reports her sister
improving but it will be many weeks
before her normal condition is re-
stored.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

George Spencer is down from Elec-
ira lakes, making arrangements to
transfer camping parties to and from
the lockwood dam to the lake.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Nicholas Cooke, II. c. Stroble, r.
c. Hutchinson, William Schsffer, j.
N. Grimes, Charles Casad, Oswald
Link, William Hanson, A. s. Dicker-
son, Juan Chavez, Antonio Salaaar,
F. Trujillo and r. Maestas included
the list of those placed under ar
rest yesterday charged with keeping
a room occupied for gambling. Mich
clas Cooke pleaded guilty and was
fined $50 and costs, total Of S76.7O
Half of the fine goes to the school
fund and the other half to the person
who gave information of the offense
The others plead not guilty and were
placed under $3.50 bonds each, and
their cases set for trial Wednesday
morning. 1t is stated that other ar
rests for the same offense will follow
in few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Frank Eldredge failed to arrive in
police court yesterday to answer to
the charge of using water for irriga-
ton outside of ordinance hours, but
this morning appeared and paid the
fine of Sc assessed against him. This
forenoon George Tiffany jr. and Bert
Brown of North Durango also appear
ed before his honor, Judge Wilson,
and paid fines of $6 each for the same
offense. One plain drunk was ar
rested and fined. He is physically
unable to work out his fine on the
street so is laid up for repairs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Ex-County Commissioner Reister is
home from southern California where
he has been a member of the tourist
class since the first of the year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19
Farewell for Miss Hampton
and Miss Ruth

Farewell for Miss Hampton
and Miss Ruth
Miss Matheson entertained at her
home ON West Third avenue Wednes.
day afternoon in honor of ner house
guests Mrs. Hampson and baby Ruth
Delicious refreshments musi, and a
good time socially were enjoyed by
all.
Iny'tat.ons were issued 10 Mes
danes Eei,i Fankhauser, IsgiF, Main
Nilley, Melton, McCabe, Hai,tn. ira
den c. e Hansen, Hollepe. ~ Sleeth
JARVIS, Tciers, Misses CARNEY. Mabel
and Lillian Miller, Jean and Kathleen
Sleeth Frances Berri, Louiss Nam,
Masters Peters and Berri.
Mrs. Harry B. Austin has issued
invitations for luncheon next Tues
day.
The Reading club will enjoy their
annual banquet next Thursday at the
home of Mrs. D. F. Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Williamson and
little daughters left for Dolores to-
day to spend the summer.
Reading Club
The Reading club met with Mrs.
Reese McCloskey this week Elec-
ton Of officers for the ensuing year
was the order of the day. Those who
will direct the destinies of the or
ganization during the 19l3-19l4 pc
riod are;
President-Mrs. Frank Eldredge.
Vice President--Mrs. Edgar Blu
chanan.
Recording secretary-shs. Reese
McCloskey
Corresponding Secretary Mrs, Joe
Clark.
Treasurer-Mrs. George West
Historian-Mrs, A. W. Robbins.
Poet-Mrs. Arthur Ayers.
Motor Party
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Herr, Mr..
and Mrs. John Herr and Master How
ard Herr motored up 10 the Country
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Mrs. A. j. Nichols, whose husband
is to conduct the Durango creamery,
is i'll with what is feared to be typhoid
fever.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Most encouraging mining reports
continue to come from the Bay CITY
group of mines in the La Platas,
which are operating under lease by
Messrs. Hunter and Owen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Elder Hart and Elder Murray, mis-
sionaries of the Church of Latter
Day Saints, left for Alamosa this
morning to attend conference of the
members of the denomination they
represent. They have been stationed
in Durango doing missionary work for
more than six months past, and we are
told have met with gratifying sue
cess.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Mrs. Amy Nicholson, nee Amy Pax
ton of Cedaredge, was a guest at the
Strater last night en- route to hef
home in Pennington to visit her rela-
tives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19
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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

United States Marshal Jeffered
left for Denver this morning with an
Indian who will be tried for being
fJpHd On ri,ss ssfeEersssivn withfr botsas
of whisky on his person. If the whis-
ky had been in his person the punish
ment meted out would probably be
considerably different.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Lee, Mrs. w.
l.. Cameron and Gilbert arrived from
Ashley, H., last night on their way 10
Fl.rida mesa to locate on some land
they have recently purchased.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Motor Party
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Herr, Mr.
and Mrs. John Herr and Master How
ard Herr motored up 20 the Country
club on the Vallecito yesterday. They
are to return this evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Pearson are
rejoicing over the arrival Of new
son at their home. He starts life
with ten pounds of advoirdupois to
his credit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

An effort is being put forth by
residents of the eastern part of the
county to persuade DR.. Egeness, the
well known Ophir physician, to To-
cate there. The vicinity of Ignacio is
especially anxious to number him
among its professional men, and are
offering a big inducement to get him
to do so.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19
ALLISON ITEMS

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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

The school board met last night and
elected a part of the corps of teach
ers for the ensuing year. The list
will be given out for publication as
soon as completed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

is between trains visitor from Sill
verton today.
George Spencer is down from Elec-
ira lakes, making arrangements to
transfer camping parties to and from
the lockwood dam to the lake.
Ex-County Commissioner Reister is
home from southern California where
he has been member of the tourist
class since the first of the year.
Mrs. A. ]. Nichols, whose husband
is to conduct the Durango creamery
is i'll with what is feared to be typhoid
fever.
Most encouraging mining reports
continue to come from the Bay City
group of mines in the La Platas
which are operating under lease by
Messrs. Hunter and Owen.
Mrs. Amy Nicholson, nee Amy faX-
ton of Cedaredge, was guest at the
Strater last night en- route to hef
home in Pennington to visit her rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Lee, Mrs. w
l.. Cameron and Gilbert arrived IRON
Ashley, H., last night on their way To
Furida mesa to locate on some land
they have recently purchased.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Pearson are
rejoicing over the arrival of ne"
son at their home. He starts life
with ten pounds of advoirdupois to
his credit.
The school board met last night ant
elected a part of the corps of teach
ers for the ensuing year. The list
will be given out for publication as
soon as completed.
The little daughters of Mr.. and Mrs
Brandiger of the May Day left To-
home this morning. They have beer
students at the paroachial school tn
past year.
Florida mesa hay is selling in Az
tee for SIT a ton. The Aztec In
dex thinks the figure makes an elo
quent plea for more alfalfa land un
der water.
A large and enthusiastic audienc
greeted Sanford Dodge in "The Righ
of Way" last night. Tonight thu
splendid company is to produc
Faust" They have been persuade
to remain over tomorrow night whel
they will give the Tanning Of tn
Shrew."
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Ex-Mayor Hood has the material
on the ground to construct cement
walk from his residence property to
Red Men hall. Mr.. Hood was not
among the number who was ordered
to repair their walks but is sufficient
ly public spirited to do it on his own
volition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

<f
Judge Holbrook of Alamosa i.
scheduled to pass through to Silver
ton tonight where he will hold court
District Attorney Lane goes up to
morrow evening.
Sanford Dodge, the noted actor wht
appeared in "The Right of Way
last night, is a relative of our es
teemed townsman, Frank Dodge. Ii
fact their branches of family tree are
very close. together.
Mrs. j. b. Martinez jr. returned tc
Pagosa Springs this morning to spenc
the summer months. Her little daugh.
ters, Vera and Gertrude, who have
been attending school in Durango ac-
companied her.
c. A. Ball returned from the east
and south last night where he has
been on vacation trip of two months
duration. His travels extended to the
Atlantic coast and as far south as
Florida.
Mrs. James Pheney and children
left for Alamosa this morning on a
vacation trip of indefinite duration.
On their way they will take a side
trip to Pagosa Springs to visit with
relatives.
City Attorney George Moody has
been sworn in as deputy city clerk
and police magistrate. The duties of
the last named office are becoming
too numerous for one person to per-
form.
Mrs. NJ. A. Moore returned from
Silverton this morning where she has
been caring for her sister, Mrs. ID.
Preston Bell. She reports her sister
improving but it will be many weeks
before her normal condition is re-
stored.
Miss Marie Hollingsworth returned
to her home in Silverton last night
after brief visit with Durango
friends. AS souvenir of her visit
she carried home with her beautiful
bouquet of lilacs, grown in the yard
at the Judge Pike home, the first
of the season.
United States Marshal Jeffered
left for Denver this morning with an
Indian who will be tried for being
found On THs ssfeserssstun with = bottis
of whisky on his person. If the whis-
ky had been in his person the punish
ment meted out would probably be
different.
Ex-Mayor Hood has the material
on the ground to construct cement
walk from his residence property to
Red Men hall Mr.. Hood was not
the number who was ordered
to repair their walks but is sufficient
ly public spirited to do it on his own
volition.
Miss d. Chamer, an assistant in the
pc stoffice at Telluride, returned from
Aztec last night where she has been
tna house guest of Mrs. Fouier for
several days. Her hostess accompa-
MED her as far as Durango and this
both ladies left for their re-
spective homes.
An effort is being put forth by
residents of the eastern part of the
county to persuade DR.. Egeness, the
well known Ophir physician, to To-
cate there. The vicinity of Ignacio is
especially anxious to number him
among its professional men, and are
offering big inducement to get him
to do so.
Elder Hart and Elder Murray, mis-
sionaries of the Church of Latter
Day Saints, left for Alamosa this
morning to attend a conference of the
members of the denomination they
represent. They have been stationed
in Durango doing missionary work for
more than six months past, and we are
told have met with gratifying sue
cess.
Frank Eldredge failed to arrive in
police court yesterday to answer to
the charge of using water for irriga-
ton outside of ordinance hours, but
tbis morning anneared and maid the
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

The little daughters of Mr.. and Mrs
Brandiger of the May Day left foi
home this morning. They have beer
students at the paroachial school the
past year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-19

Florida mesa hay is selling in AZ
tee for SIT a ton. The Aztec In
dex thinks the figure makes an elo-
quent plea for more alfalfa land un-
der water.