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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24
PRISON REFORM ADVOCATED
BY WARDREN OF OHIO PEN.

COLUMBUS, o., Nov. 21.--Prison
reform has been advocated by Ward
en- Thomas of the Ohio penitentiary
ever since he took office and more
deeds than words have marked his
advocacy Of question which is be.
ing agitated today. Thomas was per.
maps the first prison warden to give
his charges real outdoor exercise Of
the kind that made them forget that
they were practically nothing more
than Gagged creatures. He organized
the "Penitentiary Baseball league"
and every week, all summer long, one
game was staged in the prison yards,
and all inmates "in good standing"
were permitted to be just fans.
The burglar convict yelled himself
hoarse for "The Burglar nine" while
the expert penman who signed other
names than their own to checks cheer
ed their hearts content when one Of
the "Forgers" lifted the ball over
the forty foot prison wall. But chief
of the reforms advocated by Thomas
has been the "honor system" He has
put this into practice and today
stated that he believed his statistics
proved the system successful. "Out
of 275 TRUSTEES many of them real
bad men," burglars, cut-throats and
murderers," said the warden, placed
outside the prison walls since April
l on their honor only 1S have walked
away.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24
MITCHELL FOR PRESIDENT.

SEATTLE, Wash, Nov. 2l.-Dele-
gates of the Mine Workers to the
American Federation of Labor, in
convention in this city, assert the
insurgents tonight offered John
Mitchell enough support to elect him
president of the federation.
Mitchell has declined to say wheth-
er he will be candidate. The in
surgents declare there is demand
of the majority delegates for COM
plete change in the executive coun-
ell, but for fear of losing it's individ-
ual advantage, the insurgent wing is
keeping the dissatisfied factions from
uniting.
The insurgents say they are deter
mined to elect Mitchell.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24
AVIATOR BREAKS ALL RECORDS

PARIS, Nov. 21.-Aviator Chante-
loup today ascended high into the air,
looped the loop thrice. flew upside
down in high wind, then pointing
his machine downward, dropped 1000
feet very swiftly and righting his
aeroplane 10 feet above the ground.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. 21.--
Secretary Bryan and President Will
son have decided to guarantee a safe
asylum to the Maderista refugees
now housed in the American consul
late at Vera Cruz. 1t is believed they
will be put aboard warships and be
transferred at seat To merchantmen
or permitted to stay in the consulate
Indefinitely If they desire.
1t is said officially here that Amer
lean marines may land in Mexico.
The Pearson company, an English
syndicate, has demanded protection Of
its oil fields and other property near
Tuxpam.
The government has ordered Admir-
al Fletcher to protect the American
and foreign interests alike. Fletcher
will probably require the rebels tc
respect foreign property, and II they
refuse, may land marines.
Such an act, it Is stated, would moi
be regarded ~ an act Of war. but
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24
SECRETARY DANIELS
SPEAKS IN ST. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. 20.--Secre-
tary Of the Navy Daniels, delivered
an address here this afternoon urging
new freedom" involving the elimin-
alton of sectional prejudice and in
dependent political thinking.
He discussed conservation, saying:
"The nation that exploits all its pos
sessions in one generation is grind
ing the seed corn"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24
800 POUNDS OF DYNAMITE
ExPLODES IN QUARRY

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. Nov. 90
Three hundred pounds Of dynamite
exploded at n quarry near here this
morning, injuring four workmen, one
fatally. Shortly after the explosion
an unknown man sucided near the
quarry by shooting himself in the
head with revolver.
1t is generally believed he was in
some way connected with the explos-
ion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

list, is making his daily ranch to Of
flee trips by train. His car is equal
to making its way over the roads but
the mud splashes over the lights so
badly it is almost impossible to travel
after nightfall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

:: PURELY PERSONAL :.
:: From Thursdays Daily =
- II II q 81 u II n :, q .. n a n a
j. H. jackson is up from Cedar
Hill, on business mission.
MIR. and Mrs. Lafayette Cason, Sr.,
have returned to their home at Kline.
o. l.. Kean, the Ignacio druggist, is
in town on court business.
Vim. Craig, the Cedar Hill merch-
ant, was up last night to confer with
some commercial travellers.
Undertaken Ray Goodman returned
from Dulce last night where he was
called to take charge of funeral.
The snow was six inches deep on
the streets of Silverton at O'Clock
this morning
Mrs. Guy Tefft is down from her
home at the rangers station at Rock
wood, visiting Mrs. w. A Reece.
E. A. Ritter, consulting engineer
at the Hamlet, arrived from Silver
ton this morning.
j. A. Clay left for Silverton last
evening to attend the meeting of the
San Juan Mining bureau.
Barney Pettijohn is over from Pa
gosa Springs. Rumor says on To-
cation seeking expedition.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. o. Harrison of
S'lverton were Denver bound pas
scagers this morning.
Manager C. o. Withrow of the
Valley View mining properties, was
bound for Silverton last evening to
attend the San Juan Mining bureau
c. A. Cameron was returning pas
senger to Ignacio this morning He
was called here as witness in the
Frost and Litz case.
Mr.. and Mrs p. B. McAttee are
home from Denver where the former
woS called on railroad business Sun
day.
w. A. Brink and daughter Miss
Vivian, John Ong and A. l.. Barnes
are among the lgnacio folk in town
this week on court business.
Howard Sullivan is up from Sun
set looking after business connected
with his cattle, ranch and lumber
interests.
Mrs. Leo Mccormick of Perrin and
her sister, Mrs. Young, of Florida
mesa, were among the business visit
ors in town today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

X. P. Hott, the Tiffany cattle man,
was among those who partook of the
hospitality of Mine Host Stilwell last
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

nificent animal. 1t seems that the
growing of poor standard of sheep
in this section is at an end, if other
growers are interested enough in
their own welfare to set the pace es-
tablished by Mr.. Goulding and
Messrs. Coppinger and Bagby.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24
MAY LAND TROOPS
ON MEXICAN SOIL

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 21.-An un-
confirmed report received here says
that the rebels captured Tampico last
night Conditions here are normal
following the opening of the new con-
gress. The chamber of deputies will
this afternoon discuss the validity of
the recent election.
Business in the city has been prac-
tically suspended.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24
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
terial for same, as this altitude is
very hard on nursery stock when
in transit. Send for sur free cata-
logue. Get our prices on tree pro-
tectors, they are only fraction of
cent each. They protect your
trees.
THE DENVE Err NURSERY CO.,
400 w. 46th Ave, Denver, Colo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

According to the Alamosa Empire
there are now $50 men in the ID. and
r. G. shops in that town. The max
imum has been 400.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Z. L. Meyers, father of Mrs. l.. E.
Smith and Ralph Meyers, departed
via Denver this morning for his home
in San Diego.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

E. E. Hatcher, merchant, cattle and
sheep man, rancher, postmaster and
mayor of La Boca, was in town last
night on various missions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Dan Cason and Leslie Coston came
down last night from their mining
properties, the Brooklyn group, with
a shipment of ore.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Mrs. George Wheeler is in from
Bayfield, in attendance at the bedside
of her sister, Mrs. Belcher, who un-
derwent critical operation at Ochs-
ner hospital today.
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Merchant Lloyd Sheets was in from
Bayfield, on hurried business mis-
sion.
Mike Conroy was up from Sun
side today on bridge construction bus
mess.
Fred Covert was down from Light
ner creek today delivering dairy pro-
ducts.
+. A. Franklin, the Peters Paper
company representative, arrived from
Silverton this morning.
hospital suffering with appendicitis,
is little better today.
All jurors with reasonable busi-
ness excuses were excused from fur
ther duty this afternoon.
Mrs. Art Bagby left for Telluride
this morning TO visit her sister, Mrs.
Jack Wigglesworth.
A. Moser of Mancos left for Ell
Paso, Texas, this morning to spend
the winter.
C. B. Heathers, the sheep man, is
down from Hesperus on a supply pur-
chasing expedition.
c. B. Kelley, the Mancos guide and
liveryman, tarried over night in Du-
range on a business mission.
Miss Frances Bell is down from
lockwood to attend a social function
that rs to be given in the city this
evening.
Rev. Father Pecerolla returned to
his headquarters 1t Walssnburg this
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

would be under the precedent per.
mitting marines to do police duty
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Fred Balcom went down the Red
Apple line this morning to stock the
merchants with candy for the holi-
day trade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

ITHACA, N. Y.--pinkie, the Ly-
ceum theater pet cat, saved the house
from burning when she scratched at
the face Of George. Williamson, q
sleeping actor, until he awoke and
extingGishcd the flames.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Joe Pendleton, brother of County
Clerk Mrs. Orme, was an arrival in
the city last night Previous to the
strike Mr.. Pendleton was employed in
the Ludlow district. Just before the
trouble commenced the company for
whom he was working ceased opera
ton until the period of unrest was
at an end. For two weeks past he has
been in Denver where he found gen
eral conditions effected considerably
by the strike. Mrs. Pendleton and the
children have been here several weeks
and he will remain with them for the
present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24
TELEGRAPH TABLOIDS.

NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.--After
defying death for two years with a
doubly broken neck, William Waldorf
is dead of slight stomach COM
plant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Charley Johnson, the attorney, is
at Mercy hospital suffering with ap-
pendicitis. 1t is expected he will un-
dergo an operation as soon as his con-
dition will permit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Charlie Goulding who has been i'll
with typhoid for more than two weeks
past, is reported better today. He
passed very quiet night and his
general condition shows an improve
ment over any time since the begin
ming of his sickness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Durango merchants and business
men give literally toward improve
ments in which our neighbors are in
terested as well as for improvements
in our town and immediate vicinity
Recently they were called upon to do
nate toward the construction of the
Cedar Hill bridge and they gave in
the neiRhborhood Of 5000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

DERBY, Conn.--Creeping into /;
coffin in the Oak Creek cemetery
vault, Samuel Lessey, bank cashier
shot and killed himself.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

C. E. Herr is back from Farming
ton where he has been since the first
of the week looking after planning mill
business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

T. Btnjosky, who suffered the loss
Of an arm in the d. and R. G. wreck
Of July 18th, passed through Durango
this morning on his way to his home
in Del Norte. He has been looking
after his mining interests in the Sill
Yerton camp.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

o. ]. Bowman of Mancos visited
the Grady Lindsays here on his re-
turn from Silverton yesterday. He
was bound for home this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Ironing Is made lsss tssebl blese
and gives tho effect * ~ laus y
finished fabric. ~ sthTlno " y
poonful " lard inte ~ ~
stsreh. Il TIL IN
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

DR.. Charles Lory, president of the
Colorado agricultural college has been
elected secretary of the college
branch of the Association of Agricul-
tural Colleges and Experiment Sta.
tons in session in Washington, d. C
this week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Rev. F. C. Smith of the Episcopal
church, will preach at the Salvation
Army hall tonight at 8 a. m. There
will be vocal and instrumental music
preceding the service. An invitation
is extended to all to attend.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Levi Carter, George Jelenik and
Forest Graves, members of the road
force on Florida mesa, tarried over
night in town on account Of the storm
Unless some emergency occurs their
road duties are at an end for the
season.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

BERLIN.-The kaiser has forbid
den officers of the Germany army
and navy TO dance the tango, extend
ing the ban he started when forbid
ding the dance at balls attended by
the royal princes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Sheriff Dufur came up from Aztec
last night with Ed Slaughter who is
charged with having part in stab
bing affray that occurred at Content
a few weeks ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

WALSENBURG, Colo, Nov. 21.--
Adolph Germer, representative of
the miners, says he has instructed
the union men to get recognition from
the military courts.
If the military court opens Monday
as is planned, trouble is feared.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

DR.. Schumacher left for Ignacio
this morning where he will inspect
5000 sheep that are being driven from
Colorado to the winter range in New
Mexico. The flock is the property of
Coober and Scott.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Mrs. John Wilmer is recovering
rapidly from the operation she under
went at Ochsner's hospital early in
the week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Mrs. Fred Boulware of Kline left
for Oklahoma this morning for visit
with relatives. Mr.. Boulware accom-
panied her to Durango to see her
safely on her journey.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24
FORTY DIPLOMATIC NOMIN-
ATIONS MADE BY WILSON

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. co..
President Wilson today nominated
Cornelius Ferris, Jr., Of Colorado q
consul at Port Antonio, Jamics.
and Charles A. Holder, also Of Colo
RADIO as consul at Cologne, Germany.
Forty diplomatic nominations were
made today, including H. N. Pindell,
Of Illinois, as ambassador ID Russis.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Nov. 49,
J. U. Vigil was confirmed = peee-
master At Trinidad, Colo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

H. Taylor, superintendent of build
ing and bridges on the fourth divis-
ion of the d. and r. G., is over from
Alamosa on department business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

c. R. Cobb. who is travelling sales
man for the National Biscuit COM
pany, has been assigned the south
western Colorado and northwestern
New Mexico territory, with head
quarters in Durango. He is working
west from Alamosa now. Mrs. Cobb
and Lewis are scheduled to arrive
from Denver in couple of weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Application for the publication of
d summons in the divorce case of Lu-
cile Thomas McKibbon VS.. Robert E.
McKfbbon was filed in the county
court yesterday afternoon. The di-
vorce was filed November 3.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

The Southern arrived more than
seven hours late instead of three
hours as was originally reported. The
delay was caused by mud slide at
mile post No. SO.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Messrs. Gilbert, Adams and Gilbert
were among the prominent Durango
folk who journeyed to Silverton last
evening to attend the meeting of the
San Juan Mining bureau.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

DENVER, Colo, Nov. 21.-Secre.
tary of Labor Wilson arrived in this
city today at noon. He refused te
discuss the coal strike until he has
made an investigation of conditions
He says he knows nothing except
from hearsay.
Secretary Wilson is undecided as to
how long he will remain in the state
lie will hold conference with the
governor this afternoon.
Governor Ammons has arranged a
conference between representatives
Of the coal operators ana miners for
tomorrow, at which meeting he is
hopeful Of settlement Of the strike
Secretary Wilson may attend the
meeting. Representative of the min
ers at the meeting will be actual min
ers and not union officials.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

+. c. Gilbert, j. d. Adams, c. o.
Withrow and Ed. Rossiter returned
from Silverton this morning where
they attended meeting of the min
ing bureau.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

CHICAGO-Mrs. Ethel Smith, wife
Of Rev Paul Smith, complained that
her preacher husband pretended he
was going to kiss her and bit her on
the neck. She got divorce.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

The Southern did not leave until
after 10 o'clock this morning. The
wait was necessary to conform with
the law regarding the hours of rest
train crew shall have.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Gordonswartz and Mellinik ship
ped 600 head of cattle from Bocea
and Tiffany today. A large portion
of the stock was purchased in the
Pine river valley.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24
DETECTIVE KILLED BY
STRIk Err AT TRINIDAD

TRINIDAD. Colo, Nov. 2t.-The
governor will probably order mill
tary trial for the slayer of George
Belcher, chief of the Baldwin Feitz
Detective Agency, whc was killed in
the coal strike fields here. General
Chase and Judge Advocate Boughton
are Investigating the case.
Belcher was slain at 1880 last night
as he left drugstore and while
lighting cigar he had just pur-
chased. The shot was fired flom a
crowd congregated about ten feet
away.
The bullet struck Belcher at the
base of the brain, instantly killing
him.
Louis Zancanelli, an Austrian min
er, was arrested, the police declaring
they saw him throw smoking re-
volver away as Belcher fell.
Zancanelli was examined this morn
ing.
1t is denied that the downtown
section of Trinidad was under martial
law six hours last night while Cen
eral Chase and Judge Boughton ex-
amined twelve witnesses to the
affray.
ave will connect many more with
the killing before we are through
said Boughton. 1--WE suspect big
plot to kill others besides Belcher
will be brought to light in the investi-
CATION"
Beicher, it will be remembered, was
in a shooting affray in Trinidad,
which occurred during the State Fed
GRAFTON of Labor meet, in which a
miner was killed and Becher's part
ner, also Baldwin-Feltz detective
was injured.
The miners made threats at the
time that they would get Belchei
sooner or later
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

On motion of District Attorney
Lane the case of the people VS.. Mar
cus Mansanarez, charged with murd-
er, has been dismissed. and the tax
payers Of Archuleta county saved a
considerable sum oil money thereby.
The case was tried, we believe twice
in hat county and the jury failed to
agree. A change of venue was grant
ed and it was tried in La Plata coun-
ty asst spring with like result. At
best another trial would have resulted
in hung jury again, so why need
less waste of taxpayers money.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Mr.. Meyers, Sr., of Denver is visit
ing his son Ralph Meyers and family
and his daughter. Mrs. l.. f. Smith.
The special object of his visit is to
make the acquaintance of Eugene
Harris Meyers and renew the ac-
quaintance of the junior members of
the L. E. Smith household.
Mrs Boston is here from Paonia
Colo, visiting her daughter, Mrs. w.
N. Searcy. The Bostons were well
known early day residents of the Du-
range section and have hosts of old
time friends here. For years the
family home was the commodious
quarters at 2046 West Second avenue
Miss Olivia Stephenson, who grad
uated from the Durango high school
in June, 1912, will finish her course
at the state teachers college in
March. She remained in Greeley last
summer and took the six weeks spec
ial course in order to complete her
work and enter the class of full
fledged school ma ANS one term ear
lier than those who indulged in the
pleasure of vacation.
In the shipment of sheep Coping
er and Bagby received Tuesday even
ing were seven thoroughbred Oxford
Down rams for Thomas Goulding.
TIE sheep were purchased from Cop
per and Nephew Of Chicago, hreed-
ers and importers Of the finest Ok
ford Down sheep in America. In the
lot was one Hampshire Down ram
from the same place that Il . mag
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

]. M. Cornelius left for Boulder this
morning for a short visit with his
son Temple, who is one of the most
promising students in the state uni
versity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Tobe Epperson are
in from the Salt Creek section on {
marketing expedition and incident
ally to visit their little daughter anC
Mrs Epperson's mother, Mrs. I. J
Mcclure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

cHIcAGo.-Powerful suto hern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

morning. While here he received his
naturalization papers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

LONDON.--The wedding of Mis-.
Yvone Brock and Ensign Bryant oi
the u. s. s. Delaware. was postpon
ed because the bride-to-bc has tn,
measles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

morning. While here he received hi
naturalization papers.
Z. l.. Meyers, father of Mrs. l.. E
Smith and Ralph Meyers, departe,
via Denver this morning for his hom,
in San Diego.
According to the Alamosa Empir,
there are now $50 men in the ID. ano
r. G. shops in that town. The max.
imum has been 400.
Fred Balcom went down the Rec
Apple line this morning to stock the
merchants with candy for the holi.
day trade.
C. E. Herr is back from Farming.
ton where he has been since the frs,
of the week looking after planning mil
business.
O. ]. Bowman of Mancos visited
the Grady Lindsays here on his re.
turn from Silverton yesterday. He
was bound for home this morning.
H. Taylor, superintendent of build
ing and bridges on the fourth divis.
ion of the d. and R. g., is over from
Alamosa OF department business.
Mrs. John Wilmer is recovering
rapidly from the operation she under
went at Ochsner's hospital early in
the week.
j. M. Cornelius left for Boulder this
morning for short visit with his
son Temple, who is one of the most
promising students in the state uni
versity.
E. 4. Smiley, superintendent of the
Durango schools, leaves for Pueblo
tomorrow morning to attend the an
nual meeting of the State Teachers
association.
+. c. Gilbert, J. d. Adams, c. O.
Withrow and Ed. Rossiter returned
from Silverton this morning where
they attended meeting of the min
ing bureau.
The Southern arrived more than
seven hours late instead of three
hours as was originally reported. The
delay was caused by mud slide at
mile post No. 80.
Gordonswartz and Mellinik ship
ped 900 head of cattle from Bocea
and Tiffany today. A large portion
of the stock was purchased in the
Pine river valley.
The Southern did not leave until
after 10 o'clock this morning. The
wait was necessary to conform with
the law regarding the hours of rest
train crew shall have.
The city commissioners have estab
lished regular office hours from 1896
to 11:30 each business day in the
week. This will enable citizens to
confer with all members of the board
regarding municipal matters.
These are the days the express
boys earn their money. The Thanks
giving shipments are beginning to
come in and the amount will increase
materially for the next five days.
Mrs. W. Thomas, nee Clara Day
who underwent an operation at Mercy
hospital for fibroid tumor three
weeks ago tomorrow, is recovering
rapidly and will be able to leave the
institution before long.
F. H. Sparks left for Tiffany this
morning where he will load nine cars
of cattle and accompany them to the
Denver market. Prices are a little
stronger for cattle sales now than
they were short time ago.
Mrs. Will Croke and children re-
turned to the May Day this morning
where Mr.. Croke is employed. They
have been in the city for several days
visiting Mrs. Croke's mother and sis
ter, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Schaffer.
The case of James Morres, the
Greek who is charged with murder,
occupied the attention Of the district
court late this afternoon. 1t is rum
ored that the defendant is poinp To
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-24

Wiley Sheets and Marcus Cum
nings are home from La Veta on a
furlough, only. Both are needed in
the postoffice but will have to re-
turn unless they are fortunate enough
TO send substitutes.