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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24
RATE CASES ARE DE-
LAYED BY u. S. COURT


WASHINGTON, d. c., April 21.-
The government filed brief in the
supreme court today asking permits
sion to intervene as friend of the
court" in the Minnesota and other
rate cases.
The brief decried the rights of the
various states to interfere with the
interstate commerce by issuing dis
criminatory interstate rates.
Chief Justice White granted the in
tervention plea, which means the final
decision of the rate cases will proba-
bly, delayed until fall. The court did
not decide on the important pending
cases.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Now that it is too late to remedy
the difficulty it is stated that al
"joker" has been found in the final
adjustment of the mill levy law as
it went through the legislature. The
law provides for full cash valua-
ton assessment and mill levy limit.
1t also provides that 70 piece of prop
erty can be taxed higher than Is
On the face Of things this would ap-
pear to limit both the state and the
counties to Is per cent increase.
The constitution provides that the
state shall receive A mills on every
dollars worth of property in the state,
and no difference what valuation Is
placed against the property the state
| will receive its a mills. If this A
| mills on the new assessment would
constitute 10 per cent increase, then
counties could receive no more than
they did last year. The county mill
levy is by statute. BY reducing the
levy which counties can impose the
state has forced the county officials
to increase the value of the property
and this in turn will increase the
amount secured from the a mill levy.
| Father Liciooti announced from the
pulpit that he will soon be trans
ferred from the La Plata and Archu-
leta county mission to one of larger
Importance in the southern part of
the state. The good father has been
among us for seven years and his
labors for the good of his people has
set pace that his successors will
have no easy time to follow. Dur
ing his incumbency great deal of
effective work has been accomplished.
Through his efforts the small Pagosa
Springs church was entirely remodel
ed and enlarged to an extent COM
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24
HIGHWAY OFFICERS ARRESTED

DENVER, April 21.-William Gea-
ry. former deputy highway commits
sioner; S. P. Grammar, assistant high
way commissioner; Mickey Murnan
and John Maxwell were this afternoon
arrested on warrants issued by the
district attorney. Rush swore out the
papers, charging participation in q
confidence game in connection with
alleged padded payrolls. The grand
jury is investigating, but no indict.
ments have been returned yet. The
bonds of the defendants were fixed al
$4,000 each.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24
MORGAN'S WILL FILED.

NEW YORK, April Morgan's
will has been filed in the surrogate's
court for probate. Morgan jr. and his
sisters waived citation, and it will
probably be admitted to probate to-
morrow. The will does not state the
value of the estate, merely saying it
is worth over ten thousand"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24
Drive Sick Headaches Away

Sick headaches, sour gassy stomach
Indigestion, biliousness disappear
quickly after you take DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They purify the blood and
put new life and vigor into the sys-
tenn. Try them and you will be well
satisfied. Every pill helps; one box
guaranteed Price 25c. Recommend
ed by all druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24
l. w. W..s GET OUT OF JAIL.

DENVER, April 21.-Fifty In
dustrial Workers of the World, who
were Jailed recently on charge of
vagrancy, were released today.
Mayor Arnold pardoned them after
the men admitted that the Denver
leaders of the order had deceived them
regarding Denver conditions. The
mayor agreed to permit the men to
speak on the streets if they would not
abuse the police and authorities
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24
DENVER GRAFTERS IN JAIL.

DENVER, April 22.-Geary, Grau-
man, Maxwell, Murnan and Thomas
Parr, Geary's brother-in-law has been
arrested in connection with alleged
payroll padding. All are still in Jail
being unable to furnish the $4,000
bonds each. They refused to discuss
the case.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24
TAMMANY CLUBROOM
WRECkE ED BY BOMB

NEW YORK, April 2l.-A oomb
was exploded in the basement of the
Pocasset club, Tammany organiza-
tion, at l o'clock this morning 1t de-
molished the basement and first floor,
shattering the windows of nearby
buildings. No one was injured.
This is the second attempt in two
years to wreck the club. Political
feud is blamed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24
FRENCH OUTLAWS EXECUTED

PARIS, April 21.-Soudy, Callemin,
and Monier, members of the Bonnot
gang of auto bandits, were guillotined
at 4:30 this morning, within minute
of each other. They died bravely.
The execution was scheduled for to-
morrow, but held today to avoid any
demonstration.
Soudy bequeathed his brain to sci
ence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Fremont county has accepted the
$4,000 offered by the state highway
commission and have started out sur
veycrs on the great connecting link
of the Santa Fe trail Rainbow route
between Parkdaie and Texas creek.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

The annual reunion of the Odd Fell
lows of the San Juan basin will be
held in Mancos Friday and Saturday
of this week. A program filled to
overflowing with interesting features
has been prepared in honor of the
visitors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS.

DR.. 2. X. Snyder has been reelected
president of the state teachers col
lege for a term of four years. He
has been at the head of the institu-
tion since 1898.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Forest Carmack went up to Tacoma
this morning to enter upon his duties
with the Western Colorado Power
company. He is young man who de-
serves to meet with success and here's
hoping that he does.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Rev. F. c. Smith and family ar
rived from Grand Junction Saturday
night to make their home here. Rev.
Mr. Smith has recently been appointed
rural dean Of the Episcopal parish Of
southern Colorado. Frw
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

County Commissioner Broadhead of
Montezuma county is over comforting
with the La Plata county commission
ers regarding the building of the state
highway in the two counties. Monte
zuma's appropriation is $4,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

c. F. Wadsworth, resident mana
ger of the Western Newspaper Union,
is business visitor in the section
Today he is solcity trade in the Farm
ington district.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Mrs. Emma Decker of Mancos was
a patron of the Palace last evening
on her way home from Romeo. She
had planned to make an extended stay
but received the news of her husbands
illness and was Fastening homeward.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Mrs. David Swickhimer of Rico ar
rived from Denver last night. Before
continuing her journey to her sum-
mer home, she will spend few days
at the Strater, the guest Of Miss Lii
lian Lookabell.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Miss Elsie Bradford, plaintiff in the
case now being tried in the district
court, tainted in the court room this
morning and had to be taken home in
a carriage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24
PURELY PERSONAL
From Tuesdays Daily

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J. J. Biggs is in from Arboles where
he makes his home with his son.
Editor Frederick Of the Montezuma
journal was among the patrons at the
Savoy last night.
Eight cars of ore from points out
side La Plata county arrived at the
local smelter last night.
Patrick O'Donnell has recovered
sufficiently from his recent illness to
be released from Mercy hospital.
w. A. Perry left for his ranch this
morning after two days at the Du-
range club.
James and George Taylor, the sheer
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Rev. Mr.. Smith and family are to
occupy the Sponsel house on West
Second avenue in North Durango. The
Sponsels have moved to their Thomp-
son park home for the summer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Armstrong brothers. Their invention
is designated in the patent as gear
ing" but the boys themselves call it a
holster. 1t is the contrivance rugged
up by the Armstrong; to unload hay
using a gasoline engine for power.
In the same mail that brought the
patent were letters from manufac-
turers making inquiries about the
price of the patent rights-Bayfield
Blade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Mrs. Jessie Smith and little tots re-
turned to their home near Pagosa
Springs this morning. They have been
over since the middle of last week,
visiting Mrs. Smiths sister, Mrs. Rob-
ert Ernst.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

c. E. Alexander and Ralph Meyers
left overland for Shiprock this morn
ing to purchase a supply of blankets
foi the Graden Mercantile company.
We may expect some real bargains in
rugs as a result of their trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Mrs. F. A. Leeka is in from Bay
field for a brief visit with her niece,
Mrs. Fred Balcom. To Master George
the son of the house of Balcom, Aun-
ties visits are second only in i'm
pcrtance to Santa Claus annual.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

While in Denver Miss Edna Smack
attended the grand opera twice. She
was undecided which attraction ap-
pealed to her most so she compro-
missed by going to both.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Crowds depart
ed for Eome yesterday morning after
enjoying the carnival. Mr.. Crowds
was busily engaged in divoreing him
self from his coin for the profit of the
worthy cause.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Mrs. Martin Bates underwent a crit
ical operation at Mercy hospital this
morning. She stood the ordeal well,
and is resting very comfortably this
afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

A. b. Teal, tax agent for the Amer
ican Smelling and Refining company,
came down from Silverton yesterday
and looked after department business
in our town last night.
Mrs. Roy Tarbell has returned from
several months visit with relatives
in Golden. Her daughter, Mrs. Laura
McMullin, came with her to spend the
summer and perhaps locate perma-
nently. Mrs. Tarbell is slowly recov-
ering from recent illness.
Engineer A. M. Basket and fam
lily arrived from Chama last night on
their way to the Animas valley to
visit with friends. Since his recent
illness Mr.. Basket finds frequent
rest from active duties much to be
desired.
Miss Bessie Brown, who has been
attending school in Huron, S. D., this
year, came in from the east last night
en- route to her home in San Juan
county, New Mexico, where she was
called by the illness of her mother.
John Hampton, an employe of the
Smuggler- Union at Telluride, return
ed to Telluride this morning. He has
been down in this vicinity for ten
days looking after some stock in
which his company are interested and
during spare moments visited with
members of his family and old time
friends.
Fred Davy is down from the La
Platas, a guest at the Savoy. Mr.
Davy is manager of the Bull Dozer
He has force of men working on
the new crosscut tunnel and expects
to soon reach the main vein in which
the sylvanite ore was discovered and
will cut the vein at the proper depth
to secure fine stoping body.
F. C. Monroe Of Thatcher returned
from Montezuma county last night
where he went few days ago on q
land seeking expedition. He did moi
find just the piece of real estate he
was hunting for, so decides to lool
elsewhere. However, the man who
accompanied him met with success il
finding just what he desired, so re
manned.
John McDermott, his sister, Mrs
M. l.. Fulcher, and his niece, Mis-
Firebaugh, returned from San Diego
Cal, last night where they were mem
bers of the Colorado colony of pleas
ure seekers during the winter months
| Tn common with all other folks iron
| this section, they are glad to jour
ney toward Colorado with the com
ing of spring.
! Morton Schutt, the Albuquerqu
| real estate and insurance man who
doing this section, went down to Az
tee and Pennington this morning so
Letting business. Mr.. Schu.' takes a
optimistic view of the future OF th'
vicinity. He is familiar with tn
railroad .;suation generally and feai
reasonably CERTAIN that we are assur'
of q sou.isrrn outlet. He bases y
conclusions upon his knowiedge OF
deal nor ron ding in railroat circles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24
PURELY PERSONAL
From Mondays Daily
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Mr.. and Mrs. Evans Hampton were
in from the Florida yesterday to at
terd service at the Baptist church
Walter Alexander is home from
Denver where he held position as
clerk in the legislature this winter
According to the Mancos Time,
booze was the cause of the recent
shooting in Dolores county whereby
Cal McDermott lost his life.
Mr. J. B. Bloodgood, the well known
mining man arrived from Boulder las
night to devote his time to his prop
critics in this section.
Mrs. Joe Clark and baby left fol
the May Day this morning after
spending a few days in town, the
house guests of Mrs. William Bird
d. G. Miller, one of the heavy stock
holders in the May Day, arrived from
Denver last night on his way to the
mine.
Mrs. H. C. Bollinger returned tc
the La Platas this morning after 8
few days visit in town-the carniva
being the principal attraction.
Mrs. w. H. Lockwood, who has beer
visiting in Denver for several weeks
passed through Durango last evening
on her way to her home in Silverton
Noble Boren, cashier at the loca
express office, went up to Telluride
this morning in the place of Express
Messenger Charles Morast, who is or
the sick list.
Rev. Orville High Hood, pastor o.
the Presbyterian churches at OXFORD
and Florida, leaves for Trinidad to
morrow to attend the tri-annual meet
irg of the Colorado presbytery.
While in Denver Miss Edna Smacl
attended the grand opera twice. Sh,
was undecided which attraction ap
pealed to her most so she compro
missed by going to both.
c, f. Alexander and Ralph Meyer.
left overland for Shiprock this morn
ing to purchase supply of blankets
fol the Graden Mercantile company
We may expect some real bargains il
rugs as result of their trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Crowds depart
ed for Eome yesterday morning aftel
enjoying the carnival. Mr. Crowdi!
was busily engaged in divoreing him
self from his coin for the profit of th'
worthy cause.
County Commissioner Broadhead O
Montezuma county is over conferrini
with the La Plata county commission
ers regarding the building of the stat,
Highway in the two counties. Monte
zuma's appropriation is $4,000.
Mrs. David Swickhimer of Rico ar
rived from Denver last night. Befor
continuing her journey to her sum
mer home, she will spend few day
at the Strater, the guest Of Miss Lii
lian Lookabell.
Rev. F. c. Smith and family ar
rived from Grand Junction Saturda.
night to make their home here. Rev
Mr.. Smith has recently been appointe'
rural dean Of the Episcopal parish o
southern Colorado. frW
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

United States patent No. loss, ,704
was this week received by the three
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Rev. Orville High Hood, pastor of
the Presbyterian churches at Oxford
and Florida, leaves for Trinidad to-
morrow to attend the tri-annual meet
irg of the Colorado presbytery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24
men, are in from Ignacio on business
connected with their flocks.

men, are in from Ignacio on business
connected with their flocks.
The Rev. Fathers Pecorella and Lii
ciotti expect to leave for their new
parochial field about May /. They
will be succeeded by Spanish priest
Mrs. H. E. Rowe and Miss Irene
were arrivals from Chama last night
and are numbered among the patrons
of the Southern.
Agent James Brown is ready to ac-
cept bids for store teeth. Yesterday
DR.. Folsom divorced him from most
of those provided by nature.
Mrs. A. F. Eustace of Animas City
left for Chicago this morning on an
extended visit. En- route she will
spend some time in Pueblo.
The Alex Shannons have been heard
from down in Texas. They are well
and happy and say "hello" to all in
quiring friends.-Pagosa Springs Sun.
w II. Lockwood of the May Dl
returned from Silverton this mor1-
ing where he accompanied his vii
on her homeward journey from Dem
yer.
d. c. White, the photographer, left
over the Southern this morning on
business trip. During his absence,
Mrs. White will preside over the des-
TIMES of the studio
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Mrs. H. A. Keplinger of Rico was
brought to Ochsner's hospital last
night critically i'll with blood poison
ing. She was accompanied by her
husband, her sister and husband, Mr..
and Mrs, H. ]. Crandall, and the
family physician, DR.. A. l.. Albers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Miss Gordie McGrew, the interest
ing daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
McGrew of Mancos, was homeward
bound traveller this morning. Miss
McGrew came over with her father to
attend the social festivities which had
a part in the X. Of P. convention
and remained to visit with Mrs. Pat
rick O'Donnell.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

A. b. Teal, tax agent for the Amer
lean Smelling and Refining company
came down from Silverton yesterda,
and looked after department busines
in our town last night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Mrs. William Passmore of Los An
geles passed through Durango Satur-
day evening on her way to her home
in Silverton. 1t will be remembered
that the family went to California
where Mr.. Passmore had accepted an
excellent position in mine. On his
first days duty, he met with an ac-
cident which resulted in death.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

NJ. Engleman, one of the most in
teresting pioneers of the San Juan
basin, returned from the south Sat-
urday night where he whiled away the
winter months. st. Louis was his
headquarters but he took various trips
to points of interest all over the south.
As usual he returns certain that the
Sen Iuan basin is the most desira-
BILE resident place in the United
States
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Mrs. Roy Tarbell has returned from
several months visit with relatives
in Golden. Her daughter, Mrs. Laura
McMullin, came with her to spend the
summer and perhaps locate perma-
nently. Mrs. Tarbell is slowly recov-
ering from recent illness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Mrs. Dan Cameron, nee Mary Price,
who is bride Of three months, re-
turned on the eastern last night from
a visit to her parents in Canon City
and her husbands parents in Denver.
This morning she left for La Plata
City to join her husband who is en-
gagged in mining.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Noble Boren, cashier at the local
express office, went up to Telluride
this morning in the place of Express
Messenger Charles Morast, who is on
the sick list.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Engineer A. NJ. Basket and fam.
lily arrived from Chama last night or
their way to the Animas valley to
visit with friends. Since his recent
illness Mr.. Basket finds a frequent
rest from active duties much to be
desired.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

J. H. Empson, the Longmont can
merry operator, and R. e. Richardson,
business associate, were patrons at
the Strater Saturday night on their
return from San Juan county, N. NJ,
where they have been for the purpose
Of familiarizing themselves with gen.
eral conditions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Forest Towle, who is engaged in
the government reclamation service
in Great Falls, Mont, departed for
his old home in Boston this morning
to spend his annual vacation. He has
been in Durango since Friday even
ing visiting his uncle, Charles T. How
ard.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

Mrs. John Roessler and mother,
Mrs. F. II. Waggoner of Mancos, were
guests at the Savoy last night en-
route to their old home in Virginia for
an extended visit. Years have elapsed
since the pleasure of a stay amid
the scenes of youth has been theirs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

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The Washington times., 1913-03-18
RECOGNITION OF
CHINA DISCUSSED
Cabinet Talks of Six Power Loan
Which Will Put Republic
SquareIy on Its Feet.

The recognition of the Chinese repub-
lie and the participation of American
bankers in the six-powers loan were
discussed at the Cabinet meeting today.
II was intended that a statement should
be issued following the meeting which
would define the attitude of this Ad-
ministration toward the provisional
government in China but. after extend
ed discussion of the subject, it was de-
held.
TIE Taft regime was urged repeatedly
to recognize the Chinese republic. There
has been hesitation on The score that
the provisional government has not es-
tablished itself
Willard Straight and other represen-
tatives of American banking firms who
expect to participate IN the loan to
China held conference last week with
Secretary of State Bryan. So far. the
participati ton of American financial in
terests In the Chinese loan has had
the sponsorship of the State Depart
ment.
The six powers, interested ir the loan
are in a position to advance the funs
but China protests against the condI-
tions of the loan and, go far, negotia-
tions have not been successful, although
a report was recently received from Pc
king that the terms of the loan had been
agreed upon. The sum which it is now
intended shall be advanced to China is
s125, 200, ,0o0
When the Wilson Administration is
sues statement on the subject, it is
believed the Chinese republic viii find
itself nearer recognition than ever be-
fore.
The Washington times., 1913-03-18
CONGRESSMAN WORK
HARD FOR PLACES
Recess Will Be Filled With Labor
for Those Eager to Land
Posts for Friends.

Although President Wilson will make
no recess appointments. thereby hold
ing up official announcement of his
decision respecting patronage until the
special session begins April Z, the CON-
inR three weeks will be filled with the
greatest activity for members of Con-
gress and men in private life who want
office for friends. Half the members
OF Congress propose TO devote their
entire time to patronage matters while
they have leisure and relief from COM
mittee work and the routine incident
to Congressional sessions.
Members of the two Virginia factions
Will be especially active in attempting
to bring to a conclusion their efforts to
have DR.. Thomas Nelson Page and Col
Joseph E. Willard named to important
foreign posts. The fate of candidates
for District Commissioners will be de-
termined in the interim between ses-
sions.
President Wilson has expected also to
take up the difficult task of finding a
proper candidate for ambassador to
Russia 1t is desired that a repre-
sentative be sent to st. Petersburg who
will be more than officially persona
grata. A candidate is wanted who can
WELD some personal influence in the ne
gotiations for treaty to take the place
of that abrogated January l.
Ambassador Guild, the representative
during the past Administration, was ou,
OF touch with the court most of the
tine and found occasion to make visits
TO the Car only four or five times dur
Ing his entire stay in Russia
Charles r. Crane. of Chicago, has been
mentioned for this post, but it is known
that he will not accept it. Mr.. Crane
will probably accept nothing that will
take him from the United States
The Washington times., 1913-03-18
"Texas BattIeship Day"

AUSTIN, Tex, March 1S.-In re-
sponse to the request. of Governor Col
quit this was observed as Texas Bat
tleship Day in all the public schools
throughout the State. Exercises were
held to express the public appreciation
of the action of the Navy Department
in naming one of the greatest battle
ships Of the navy after the State OF
Texas At the same time small con-
school pupils to aid in the purchase OF
a silver service for the new dread
nought.