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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25
DURANGO'S PREPARATIONS
FOR 14TH ANNUAL FAIR

Durango, metropolis of the south
west, is keeping open house this week.
In anticipation of the event the city
is thronged with visitors. The street
vendors have made their appearance
and booths of all descriptions are
springing up everywhere. Impro-
vised eating houses are being estab-
lished in numbers. The hotels are
transformed into veritable Pullmans.
The Dekreko Brothers famous
show arrived by special train late
last evening and have been busily
engaged today changing our streets
into great Midway"
BY tomorrow morning the bus;-
ness district will be solid bank OF
red, white and blue, the fair colors,
and at night the whole town blaze
Of light.
Regular incoming trains are crowd
ed. Tourists in autos are coming
from all directions and people on
horseback are arriving by the doz-
ems. Indications are that all attend
ance records for the event will be
sclipsed and that most of the visit
ors will remain four days. There are
scores of excellent attractions but
the aeroplane is the big drawing
card. Thousands of persons thru
cut the section will have their first
opportunity of seeing a performance
by the bird man"
More than a hundred Indians,
bucks, squaws and papooses arrived
from the reservations yesterday and
today and went into camp to remain
until the festivities are over. They
will have an active part in tne pro-
gram Of sports.
1t is the aim of the Fair association
- exploit the southwest, past and
present. They realize the pictures
que west of the Indian and COWBOY is
fast passing away. Hence among the
features of the entertainment will be
some Of the things that were common
when this section vas designated 1.-The
wild and wolly west" The present
will be featured in the agricultural
and horticultural exhibits, the fine
horses and cattle, sheep and hogs and
poultry.
The fair ground presented a scene
Of busy activity this afternoon. Live
stock was arriving and being assign
cd to place. Exhibits in large num-
bsDs were being arranged in the agri-
cultural and horticultural hall. The
Animas valley people were especially
busy, but other portions of the coun-
try were well represented, Even the
poor farm is entering a very credit
able exhibit.
Over in the Fine Arts hall the
school people are placing some fine
exhibits. The art and needle work
promises to be excellent although it
is little slow in coming in. One
of the articles of special interest is
a hand-painted bed spread mace by
Revolutionary army nurse in ITS.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25
BEGIN HEARING OF THE
MIDWEST OIL COMPANY

DENVER, Sept. 23.--The case Of
the government against the Mid West
Oil company is expected to be the
most important heard during the ses-
sion Of the United States circuit court
of appeals which began here today.
1t is expected that the court will re-
quire two weeks to dispose of the
pending cases.
The Midwest oil case is set for
September 80 on an appeal of the
government from decision Of Judge
Riner that certain Mid West filings
on land that were attacked, were leg
ally made. The lands were withdrawn
from entry by President Roosevelt.
They were later filed on. Congress
after the filings were made, passed
law giving the president authority
to withdraw lands.
The government insists Roosevelt
had the power to withdraw the lands
while the attorneys for the oil com
pany take the opposite view. The
Mid-West company owns large tracts
of rich lands in the Casper oil fields
and all its lands are not involved.
1t is comparatively small tract. The
vast Importance of the suit lies in
the fact that inv stors in California
are apt TO lose millions if the suit
is sustained in the higher courts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25
K c German Coffee Cake

Sift dry ingredients together, beat the egg,
add milk and butter to the egg to make one
and one-quarter cups; stir all together with
inverted spoon to stiff batter. Turn into
biscuit pan and spread even. Brush top
lightly with melted butter. Sprinkle sugar
and ground cinnamon over the top. Bake
in moderate oven.
Dutch Apple Cake or Prunc Kuchen can
be made with this same batter by covering
the top with pared and sliced apples, or
cooked prunes with the pits removed, skin
s.dcs down. Drcdge with sugar and CHINA
mon the same as for Coffee Cake.
s'The Cooks Book" contains 90 Just such
delicious recipes You can secure copy
fee by sending the colored certificate packed
in 25-cent cans of K c Baking Powder to
The Jaques Mfg. CO., Chicago, being sure to
'tr vour name and address plainly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25
KISSES, HUGS AND PET NAMES
MAY PROVE EXPENSIVE

COLORADO SPRINGS, Sept. ga
S. b. Dickens, wealthy curio deal
er, may discover before he is through
in the district court here that kisses
and embraces are tangible things
carrying a real money value. One
Of the documents in the case of the
state against Dickens involving IT
year-old girl was a bill from the Miss
to Dickens. who is 60 years old, de-
manding payment for ten kisses, ten
hugs and 100 pet names. Forty
nine letters said to have been writ
ten by the girl also took up much Of
the courts time yesterday.
Dickens Oh the other hand had rem
dered some bills of his own, among
them being items for soda water,
flowers and dinners. In one Of them
he set forth that in a single week he
had spent $22.86 on the girl.
He is being tried for an alleged
attempt to get the girl TO leave the
state. During yesterdays court ses-
sion the girl tainted at frequent In
tsrvals until the judpe dismissed her
and she was taken home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25
THREE SONS CHARGED
WITH NUMBERING FATHER

STOCKTON, Mo-, Sept. 23.-
Charged with completely in the mur-
der of their father, j. C. Hammons.
Oscar Hammons, merchant of Dun
negan, Mo-, and Albert and Arthur
Hammons, well-to-do farmers, were
bound over to the criminal court at
1he close OF their preliminary hearing.
The body of the elder Hammons
showing three bullet woundes was
found in the orchard on his farm,
June IL. The three sons were ar
rested recently, while conducting the
administrators sale of their fathers
estate. Lloyd Hammons, fourth
son, charged with firing the shots,
has not been found. The state charges
that the four sons conspired to rid
themselves of their father in order
to get mis- valuable estate. Unable
to furnish $4,000 bond, the sons
were placed in Jail.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25
PURELY PERSONAL
From Mondays Daily

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ID. c. Roberts was in from Kline
this afternoon taking out supplies.
Col" Dobbs arrived from Platora
last evening where he had been since
June.
The city and county offices will be
closed afternoons during the days the
fair is in progress.
ii. c. Bollinger, the May Day mer-
chant, has sold his stock of goods to
Paul and Carl Kavon of Mancos.
Mr.. Lewis, of Bayfield,, today took
out supplies to the Bayfield, Mer-
camille company Of Sheets d Herr.
S. d. Cunningham and family are
coming down from Silverton this
evening to attend the fair.
c. A. Cameron of Ignacio was
among the Sunday visitors at
Trimble.
Axel Fredlund and Dave Mason
were up from Elco today after sup
plies.
Lafe Cason is down from the May
Day to visit over the fair with his
family who reside hera
Mr.. and Mrs. James Taylor return
ed from Electra this morning where
they enjoyed weekend outing.
w. l.. Bostwick is over from Pa
gosa Springs to participate in the
big event in our town.
Lloyd Huntsman left for the Port
er camp on Upper Pine river this
morning with load of supplies.
Mrs. Hattie Bergwin il over from
Dolores to remain during the days
while fsstivity reigns.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25
VERIFY 1T
The Proof Ii In Durango, Almost 1t
Your Door.

The public statement Of . Durango
citizen is in itself strong proof for
Durango people, but confirmation
strengthens the evidence.
Here is Durango citizen who tcs-
titled years ago that Doan's Kidney
Pills relieved weak kidneys and now
states tho result was permanent. Can
any sufferer from kidney ills ask bet-
ter proof? You can INVESTIGATES. The
case is right ut home.
Peter Reh, 255 Sixth Ave-, Durango,
Colo, says: "My back and kidneys
caused me considerable trouble.
had constant ache just below my
kidneys and If made . quick move
a sharp pain seized me. Each pain
felt as il a knife had been thrust into
me. My rest was broken at night
and the kidney secretions passed too
frequently. l consulted . doctor and
he told me to try Doan's Kidney Pills.
He said he didn't know anything bst-
ter for kidney disorders. Doan's Kid
ney Pills quickly and thoroughly rs-
lieved me. They have never failed
to help me when l have used thsm
since. The testimonial gave several
years ago still holds good viii a.
ways be strong friend Of Doan's
Kidney Pills."
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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

The patriotic Artist refused to use
imported paints so her work mad to
be wrought in the vegetable and min
eral paints of her own manufacture
and a very creditable bit of art was
the result. The drawn and punch
work articles are even more interest
ing than usual.
Fair visitors who fail to see the
fine horses in the racing stables will
miss one of the very interesting
scenes on the grounds. There are a
string Of old favorites in train and
many new ones. While some of the
owners are very enthusiastic about
their horses they are willing for the
most part to let the animals tell their
own story by their track work. Some
of the animals are entered for ex-
perience only, while some we suspect
are designated as green that are
really the dark" horses.
James Curl's string of horses have
been in training on the ground for
several weeks and are in splendid
condition. Pat c., Bessie, Johnnie w.,
and Laird are included among those
he will enter in the races. The sec
ond one is inexperienced.
Billie" Likes will run Barney Dry
feus, the Texas horse that made such
a spectacular race here four years
ago. Since the horse has been on
many tracks and captured the honors
In thirty-four races. He gives prom
Use of making run worth while.
}. B. Patterson of Pagosa Springs,
has one horse on the grounds, Para
gon, thoroughbred Mr.. Patterson
is bit reticent about the animals S
ability but those who know him think
he will make fine showing.
John Kyle, also from Pagosa, has
one one-horse on hand for the races,
June Bug, that will be entered in
the saddle race.
Jesse Haller has the old reliable
Del More, horse we'll known to our
people.
Buster Brown and John D., owned
by Smith & Waters are the only two
local horses entered. Mr.. Smith re-
fused to comment on what might be
expected of them, as Durango people
know them quite as well as the own
ers.
From over in the San Luis valley
Perry Craig has two fine horses, ].
c. Maple and Lady Garvin, both will
be entered in the running races.
J. B. Fullerton of Saguache has
Hank Braham also for the running
race.
The Duckworth horses are in
charge of Lee Allen.
j. G. Roberts of Red Mesa, will
enter two fine animals on the track,
Arrow Pine, Jr., and Monday. Both
are horses with famous pedigrees.
l.. c. Cox's entries this year con-
sists of two horses only but they are
beauties, Little Dix and Young Del
More, being the names by which they
are designated
The Indians, not to be out-distanced
by the pale faced brothers, will also
with them on tracks.
Tomorrow afternoons race prog
gram follows:
Half mile running, $5O,$25.
Half mile Indian buck race, s1O,s5.
Harness race, half mile, best in
>, green colts, $60,$40,$25.
squaw race, half mile, $3.50, $3.50.
Motorcycle race, 10 miles, free for
all, $50, SIS, $40.
The aeroplane arrives tonight and
exhibitions will be given every after
noon at the fair grounds.
The baseball teams include Bay
held, Allison, Pennington, Ignacio
and Durango. Durango and Ignacio
Will play tomorrow afternoon. The
industrial parade is the big feature
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25
STRENGTHEN WEAK KIDNEYS

STRENGTHEN WEAK KIDNEYS
Don't suffer longer with weak kid
neys- You can get prompt relied By
taking Electric Bitters, that wondsr-
full remedy praised by women every
where. Start with : bottle today,
you will soon feel like new woman
with ambition to work, without fear
of pain. Mr.. John Bowling Of San
Francisco, writes:-- Gratitude for
the wonderful effect Of Electric Bit
ters prompts me to write. 1t cured
my wife when all else failed" Good
for the liver as well. Nothing better
for indigention or biliousnsss. Price,
soc and $l.00, at all druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25
WILSON MAKES TRIP TO
PRINCETON TO VOTE

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 2a.-
President Wilson went to Princeton
this morning where the votes in the
state primary election. He will re-
turn here tonight.
Moving picture machines caught
the president balloting at the Mer-
GER fire barn.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25
ALBANIANs INVADE sERvIA.

VIENNA, Sept. PA Belgrade
dispatch says that several thousand
Albanians have invaded Servia and
are fighting along the border. Two
hundred have been killed as result
of the skirmishes. Albania wires
that the men are peaceful.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25
DON'T LET BABY SUFFER WITH
ECZEMA AND SKIN ERUPTIONS

ECZEMA AND SKIN ERUPTIONS
Babies need perfect skin-covering
Skin eruptions cause them not only
intense suffering, but hinder their
growth. DIR. HOBSON'S ECZEMA
OINTMENT can be relied on for re-
lief and permanent cure Of suffering
babies whose skin eruptions have
made their life miserable. "Our baby
was afflicted with breaking out Of
the skin all over the face and scalp.
Doctors and skin specialists failed 70
help. We tried DR.. Hobson's Eczs-
ma Ointment and were overjoyed to
see baby completely cured before one
box was used" writes Mrs. Strublsr,
Dubuque, Iowa. All druggists, or by
mail, 50c.
PFEIFFER CHEMICAL COMPANY
st. Louis, Mo. Philadelphia, Pa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25
PURELY PERSONAL
From Tuesdays Daily

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Clarence Mccoy is among the fair
visitors from Ophir.
Mrs. Geo. Woods is visitor from
Mancos.
Mrs. James Fox is down from Sill
verton visiting Miss Eleanor Rodgers
and Miss Gertrude Higgins.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25
OUR TREES GROW

because your order gets our per-
sonal attention, whether evergreen,
forest, ornamental or fruit trees;
whether small shrub or rose bush.
We are very careful in packing,
using nothing but the best of ma
tsrial for same, as this altitude is
very hard on nursery stock when
in transit. Send for our free cata-
logue. Get our prices on tree pro-
tectors, they are only a fraction Of
. cent each. They protect your
trees.
THE DENVER NURSERY CO.,
400 W. 46th Ave-, Denver. Colo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Mrs. Barcefor departed for her
home in Missouri this morning. She
and her daughter came to the south
west in early summer. The first day
of September Miss Barcefor became
the bride of Grady Lindsay, hence
the mother returns east alone.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

The ore shipments from the Sill
verton district are showing a marked
increase over last year. Renewed
prosperity in our neighboring town
is likewise manifested by the large
amount of freight shipped to that
point.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Mrs ]. F. Bell and her daughter,
Miss Frances, come down from their
home at Bells this evening to attend
the fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

c. A. Cameron and wife of Ignacio,
are visiting the J. W. Bakers at
Trimble Springs and will take in the
fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Charles Worden, business man of
Animas Forks, is in the city to take
in the fair and incidently purchase
fixtures for his store.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

District Attorney Geo. W. Lane,
went over to Dolores this morning on
court affairs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

l.. L. Cox of the Lucky Moon is
among the many La Plata miners in
the city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Mrs. James Van Banker came
down from Silverton this morning to
remain during the week. She is en-
thusiastitc over the new home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Mrs ]. F. Bell and her daughter,
Miss Frances, come down from their
home at Bells this evening to attend
the fair.
c. A. Cameron and wife of Ignacio,
are visiting the j. W. Bakers at
Trimble Springs and will take in the
fair.
Charles Worden, business man of
Animas Forks, is in the city to take
in the fair and incidently purchase
fixtures for his store.
Mrs. James Van Banker came
down from Silverton this morning to
remain during the week. She is en-
thusiastitc over the new home.
Dean Franklin C. Smith, of the
Episcopal church, returned from Sill
verton this morning where he con-
Quoted services yesterday.
Mrs. c. Root and son John of the
Vallecito, left for Grand Junction this
morning to visit relatives and attend
the fair.
Messrs. Birkhimer, Mckinney,
Musser, Berri, Pulliam and Moody
were among the returning fishermen
from Electra this morning.
Fred Nelson left for Monte Vista
yesterday morning on business mis-
sion. The length of his stay is un-
certain.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcneil left for
the east this morning for an indefin-
ite stay. Their destination is where
inclination leads.
Miss Bernice Lively is to arrive
from Busk, Colo, tonight to spend
fair week with her brother, l.. S.
Lively, and wife.
Miss Helen Sloan was among the
Durango young people who visited
with friends at Electra over Sun
day.
Rev. Mr.. DAILY, who conducted ser
vices at the Presbyterian church yes
terday, left for his headquarters in
Mancos this morning.
Mrs. J. M. Thomas of Aztec and
her guests, Mrs. c. L. Bison and Miss
Ethel Bison of Brayton, Iowa, spent
the week end in town.
Roadmaster TAFT has added fine
new motor car to his railroad equip
ment and is now independent Of train
schedules save when he makes tour
Of inspection over the Red Apple line.
T. w. Dobbs, Fatty" departed
Sunday morning for Ogden, Utah, to
work in the Malone foundry there.
Mr.. Malone operated a foundry here
some two years ago.
John Geyman, formerly a rancher
in the Montezuma valley, is in the
city from his present home at Monte
Vista, arriving last evening to take
in our big fair.
Simultaneous with the heavy rain
that fell here early this morning, pas
sengers from Silverton report snow
in the Needles and it is visible from
here in the La Platas.
John C. Herr has purchased an in
terest in the bayfield, Mercantile
company from his brother-in-law,
Lloyd C. Sheets, they to continue the
business.
Hayes Ferguson, son of Rev. and
Mrs. w. C. Ferguson, formerly Of
this city, arrived from Missouri
short time ago to spend the winter at
the Root ranch on the Vallecito.
Mrs. Meadows, the wife of one of
our post clerks, was taken to Mercy
hospital last evening, suffering from
typhoid fever. DR.. Turrell is in at
tendance.
Ben Russell and Dan Cason, who
are interested in mining claims in
the Needles, to which they have been
on trip of inspection, return this
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Accord and
daughter were among the early ar
rivals from Pagosa Springs to at
tend the fair. They are stopping at
the Savoy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

place for those seeking an anti-fat |
cure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Billy Otton is in the city from his
business interests at the May Day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Mrs. John Nickel, is again to take
charge of the Pagosa Springs hotel
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Mrs. Meyers came down from Sill
verton to visit her sister, Mrs.
Geo. Z. Tiffany and her family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Colonel B. B. Calvin of Silverton is
among our distinguished fair visitors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Sheriff Hamnlin of Monticello,
Utah, left for his headquarters this
morning with his prisoner, Winburn,
who was arrested here by Sheriff
Fassbinder. When the La Plata sher-
iff arrested the man he thought he
was the one wanted in San Miguel
county on the charge of horse steal
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Weather Guesser Bailey was given
to understand by Durango people that
the expression, flair weather is foul'
would not be considered a joke this
week, hence he has given his written
promise that sunshine shall be our
portion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25
German Coffee Cake
Made Without Yeast

By Mrs. Janet Mckenzie Hill, Editor of
the Boston Cooking School Magazine.
There is no warm bread quite as appro-
pirate for Sunday morning breakfast as
German Coffee Cake. yet it is seldom made
BY housewives who do not bake their own
bread. If X c double raise Baking Powder
Is used 1t will be just as good as if raised
with yeast and it will have the further ad-
vantage OF being fresh and warm. Save
this recipe and trY il next Sunday
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

VIM. Murphy, mine superintend-
ent of Rico, is in the city on business
and pleasure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Mrs. C. ArchIIeta and her three
daughters and Mrs. Olivas, are visit
ors i. the city to attend the fair,
arriving last evening from their
homes at Park View, N. NJ.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Fritz Pulvermiller, who has been
employed in the mines at Silverton,
came down home this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. George Gilmore and
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Crowds are visit
ors from La Plata City, where they
have extensive mining interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

"Shanty" Sheehan, the switchman,
was at the Southern train last even
ing to meet fascinating widow who
is here to attend the fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Jim Cole and wife and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Lewis came down from Sill
verton this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Dean Franklin C. Smith, of the
Episcopal church, returned from Sill
verton this morning where he con-
Quoted services yesterday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Mrs. c. Root and son John of the
Vallecito, left for Grand Junction this
morning to visit relatives and attend
the fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Burma McGue left this morning
for a tour of the northwest. He ex-
poets to go as far as Seattle and
on his return cover points Of interest
further south on the Pacific coast.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Hans Aspaas who had been in Sill
verton on a short business trip, pass
ed through to his home at Ignacio
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

George Allen, the famous San Juan
county horticulturist and hotel man,
will come up from Pennington this
evening to attend the fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Roadmaster J. C. Gilliland Of the
Rio Grande Southern departed this
morning for his headquarters at
Rico.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Over one hundred people came
down from Silverton this morning.
Not even sufficient seating capacity
for the passengers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

There was five inches of snow at
Silverton this morning and still snow
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Mrs. Percy Airv is down from Rico
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Galloway and sister, Miss
Helen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Walter Cooke, son Of N. F. Cooke,
of this city, arrived from Telluride
last evening after an absence of
over a year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Messrs. Birkhimer, Mckinney,
Musser, Berri, Pulliam and Moody
were among the returning fishermen
from Electra this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Fred Nelson left for Monte Vista
yesterday morning on business mis-
sion. The length of his stay is un-
certain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

F. C. Ames came over from Man
COS last evening to attend the ban
quet given by the Masons. He will
remain for a portion of the big cele-
bration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Miss Mable Johnson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William johnson of
Lightner creek, arrived from Salida
few days ago, where she has filled
the position of surgical nurse in the
d. & X. G. hospital, since she COM
pleted her course at Minnequa, She
will take an extended rest from act
i've duties.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Elmer Hatcher and family are city
visitors from their home at La Boca
where Mr.. Hatcher has extensive bus
mess interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-25

Mrs. A. Bagby, wife of Deputy As
SCISSOR Bagby is very sick woman,
and her condition is causing her
friends much concern. For the past
three years the lady has been an in
valid, and for the greater part Of the
time confined to her bed.