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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

examined in under the new order O
things:
Elementary arithmetic and &C
counts Simple tests in addition, sub
traction, multiplication and division o
whole numbers and common and deci
NAL fractions, and statements of post
masters accounts).
2.-Penmanship (the legibility
neatness and general appearance o.
the competitors handwriting in tn,
subject of letter writing).
3-Letter writing "a letter Of moi
less than 125 words on one of two
subjects furnished).
Copying manuscript addresses Ga
simple test in copying accurately ad
dresses given).
5-Facilities for transacting posta
business (based on the Location OF
the postoffice site, the convenience oi
office arrangements, etc.
Perfection in No. gives credit Of
40, in No. 5, 80, and 10 each in the
other three. 1t requires grade OF
20 to pass, unless the competitor is q
war veteran wounded in line of duty
in which case only 65 is required. All
who pass have their names placed OF
the eligible list for the postoffice, the
highest rating being given the pref.
erence without regard to sex. The pc.
riod of eligibility is one year.
An applicant for a postmaster's ex-
animation must be citizen of the
United States, must live in the terri.
tory supplied from that office, must
be at least 81 on the date of examina-
tion, except that woman of Is shall
be eligible in any state where women
are declared to be of age when 18
All applicants must be vouched for by
three citizen taxpayers and owners OF
real estate, and who are patrons OF
the office. In his application must
also appear the names of at least
five persons who have personal knowl-
edge of his reputation and character
and who are capable of judging of his
fitness for the service. All applica-
tions must be made on Form 1853
which may be obtained from the local
postmaster after the examination has
been announced.
Among those who are ineligible
from taking the examination are:
Aliens, minors except women of Is
in certain states where her legal age
is Is, one living outside of the district
served by the office in question, one
who would not personally conduct the
office if appointed, one addicted to the
habitual use of Intoxicating beverages
to excess, one dishonorably discharged
from the army or navy, one who has
been guilty of crime or infamous OF
notoriously disgraceful conduct" one
who makes a false statement in con.
nection with his application, or one
"who is in any other respect unfit fol
the service"
Complete printed details may be hat
free by addressing the civil servic.
commission, Washington, with re
quest for circular 1859.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02
BRUSH UP ON THREE RS.
POSTOFFlCE TELLS
FOURTH CLASS MEN

WASHINGTON - Something like
10000 fourth-class postmasters in the
United States will do well to begin to
brush up on their arithmetic, prac-
tice daily at penmanship and devote
some time to the construction of gra-
matically correct communications. Ac.
cording to the new order recently is.
sued by the president, these things
must be done, and well done, to entitlt
one to the honor of having his or hel
name placed on the certified list OF
eligibles for fourth-class postmaster.
ships. Here are the subjects each
aspiring Nasty in this class must b.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02
PURELY PERSONAL
From Fridays Daily
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Silverton's Commercial club boasts
of membership of 17s.
r. H. Toll returned from. Mancos
last night en- route to points east.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Eddy went out
to Falfa today to visit the formers
cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Schalles.
Charles Pearson of the state board
of agriculture, spent yesterday at Fort
Lewis, in the interest of the school.
Dave Johnson and Thomas Smith
will begin construction work on their
bungalow at Electra lakes next week
Monroe Fields left for his home in
Aztec this morning after spending
several days in Durango and vicinity
giving business due attention.
Elmer Peterson returned from Sill
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

The commencement exercises at Red
Men hall were excellent--generally
conceded to be the best ever held in
the city. We have heard only the
highest praise for the young people
for the manner in which they rem
dered their various parts. A detailed
account of the exercises will be given
in our Saturdays issue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Mrs. Marchietta, the Italian woman
who was brought to Mercy hospital
a few weeks ago, violently insane,
was taken to Pueblo to sanitarium
this morning. An operation was per-
formed upon her which somewhat al
leviated her trouble, but it is very
doubtful if her condition will ever be
normal again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

The Mesdames John Roessler and
F. H. Wagner of Mancos spent the
night in town on their return from a
few weeks visit to their old home in
Missouri. Judging from the interest
they manifested in Mancos, Colorado
holds attraction for them that the
south does not offer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

The midsummer meeting Of the
Colorado Press association will b. held
in the Antlers hotel in Colorado
Springs June l. The meeting will b
followed by three days ssssion n
the National Press association. 1t
which editors from ell over The united
States will BE- present
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Mrs. Tim Mcclure and daughter,
Mrs. Max Bohlic went out to Florida
today to decorate the graves of their
loved ones who are laid to rest in the
Hood cemetery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

the Southern this morning on the
first stages Of his journey to his Lone
in Bluff City. Mr.. Hunt has been
down on the reservation visiting ms
son who conducts trading post there
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

From the generous amount of good
things served by the Ladies Aid So
ciety of the First NJ. f. church to-
day, the members of the organization
must have considered that all their
patrons were blessed with appetites
like unto the proverbial Methodist
minister.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02
HOW TO FIGHT vERMIN sue
CESSFULLY.

"a. Z. Vndervort in Farm Journal }
Many people today who raise poul-
try know how TO prevent and to ex-
terminate vermin, but to do the work
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

The funeral of the late Cleas Pc
terson was held from the Hood and
Ames undertaking parlors this after
noon, A sister and half brother of
the deceased arrived last night to at
tend the last services and comfort the
bereaved wife and children.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

guilty to the offense, refunded the
money and paid all costs OF his case.
Now he is enjoying a depleted pocket
book and his liberty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02
FRENCHMAN WINS 500
MILE AUTOMOBILE RACE

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 3o.--
The auto race started at 1904, and
during the first ten laps several of
the racers averaged hundred miles
hourly on the straight-away and sew
enty-five miles on the turns.
Early in the race ten cars literally
burned up their tires and were forced
to stop for new tires.
At the end of the sixteenth lap,
Burman, driving Keeton, led, COW
ering the forty miles in 40:15, with
Zucsrelli second and Nikrent third.
At noon Towers car skidded on the
turn and went over the embankment,
Towers leg was broken and his mech
anician had three ribs broken. The
car was demolished.
At 200 miles Goux led, with Ander-
son. Guyot and Mulford trailing in
that order. Goux's time was 2:33:30.
During the first hundred miles De
Palma, Zucarelli, Grant, Jenkins, Bur
man and Endicott developed serious
trouble and withdrew.
AT 260 miles Goux led. Anderson,
Mulford, Merz, Wishard and Guyot
followed in that order. Goux's time
was 3:20;50, an average of 7s miles
hourly. At this stage ten cars quit
on account of mechanical trouble.
Guox won the race. winning $4,000
the first prize, besides three trophies
worth that much more. One trophy
each was offered to the driver leading
at two. three and four hundred mile
posts. Gouxs time was 6;3l:43. Wis
hart was second and Merse third. No
Fatalities.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Rev. Mr.. Smith, rural dean of south
ern Colorado, left for points over the
Southern this morning to conduct
services.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

G. F. Trotter and C. B. Carlisle of
the First National bank of Pueblo are
business visitors in town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

The case of the people VS.. Salazar
and Chavez is still occupying the at
tention of the county court.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

The Elco section failed to come in
for its share of rain this week and
as result the dust of depth un-
known.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Henry TRULY returned to the ranch
on Trouble mesa this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Miss Vera Pound, one of the talent
ed high schol pupils, left for her
home in Chama this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

W. F. Neary, tie inspector for the
d. g. R. G., is in the section looking
after department business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Mrs. Jonathan Townsend was u
marketer from the Florida mesa to
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

A large company of friends were
at the depot this morning to bid fare
well to the Croziers, and they were
not all of the Presbyterian fold, either.
Rev. and Mrs. Crozier's influence has
extended far beyond their own con-
gregation and their departure is
greatly regretted by all, regardless of
church affiliation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Miss Evangeline Jenkins was among
those on board the educational spe-
cial this morning. She was on her
way to New Mexico-on a long, long
journey.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Lloyd Sheets, the Bayfield, merchant,
was in over night on business
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

MRS. Elizabeth TRULY, son and
grandson, were up over night from
Elco, to place flowers on the graves
of the members of their family, who
rest in Durango's city of the dead.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

verton this morning where he was
called early in the week to look after
business interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

The newly organized band composed
of twenty-five musicians rendered an
excellent open air concert to large
and appreciative audience last even
ing. The band gave the concert on
their own initiative but if more are
to follow it is up to the citizens of
the town to supply the necessary
funds. The days for the musicians to
play for sweet charity alone are at
an end.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

E. Aeschiman and wife were ar
rivals from Aztec last night bound
for their old home in Oklahoma. They
have been in the Aztec section a year
on health seeking mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

II. C. Cordes is home from the cen
tral and western part of the county
where he solicited farmers for cream
for the San Juan creamery which will
be opened in Durango in few days
He found most gratifying response
the ranchmen as a whole are not only
willing but anxious to give up the
drudgery of butter making and sell
their cream direct to the plant. Those
who have private customers are for
the most part as enthusiastic as those
who dispose Of their products to the
stores. Cream stations will be es-
tablished at the stores at Red Mesa
Kline and La Plata. Hesperus and
Hay gulch vicinities have number
who will ship by train. The Animas
valley and Lightner creek section also
furnish generous amount of the
desired product. In all his dealing:
Mr.. Cordes is prompted with spir.
it of fair play. Hence he will moi
solicit the Pine river country or the
sections tributary to it, but give the
bayfield, plant clear field.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

w. E. Bender, a well known and
highly respected Silverton resident
was found dead in bed Wednesday
morning. Heart trouble and miners
consumption are given as the imme-
diate cause of death.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Temple Cornelius. promising son of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Cornelius, return
ed from Boulder last night where he
has just completed his sophomore
year. If we mistake not his fathers
auto is scheduled to have sufficient
amount of exercise before the sum
mer vacation is over.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Mrs. Y. Salabar and sister, Mrs.
Eta Sommers were shoppers from
Pine river yesterday who tarried over
night, the house guests of their sister
in-law, Mrs. N. w. Hammond.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Miss Eva Cotton left for her home
in Aztec this afternoon after pass
ing the year in town, student at the
Durango high schocol. She was ac-
companied by her cousin, Miss Nola
Turner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

A representative of Denver music
company is soliciting trade in our
town. He seeks to sell pianos for
good intentions and a few dollars
down and the remainder on weekly
installments of car fare.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

We again rise to remark there isn't
a place in Durango where more care
is exercised in keeping the premises
clean than around the d. & R. G.
passenger depot.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

The Pueblo Chieftain reports that
Mrs. R. T. McGraw and family will
leave that city on June 1 for Alamosa
to join Mr.. McGraw, who in superin-
tendent of the fourth division of the
d. & r. G..
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Miss Vera Frazier, Durango high
school graduate who has just COM
pleted her freshmen year at the Boul-
der university, arrived on the eastern
lasts night en- route to her home near
Elco.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Mrs. C. C. Perkins is in from the
Florida to accompany Mrs. Perkins
sr. to the Edgemont ranch for the
summer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Miss Helen Sloan, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Sloan left for Tres
Piedras this morning to spend the
summer with her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. d. Maupin.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Guilty" was the verdict of the
jury in the case of the people VS.. Sal
azar and Chavez. The defendants
gave notice of their intentions of fill
ing a motion for new trial.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Mrs. Margaret Rhodes, dear
quaint lady, whose dress and manner
is a pleasant reminder of the gen.
tlewoman of former days, was re-
turning passenger to her home in Az
tee this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Dey of Sedalia,
Mo-, came up from Pennington last
evening en- route home. They visited
ten days with Mrs. Dey's sister, Mrs.
Paxton. This is their second "trip to
the section, and they are most en-
thusiastic over the delightful features
of the country, especially the climate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

County Superintendent Miss Flor
ence Salabar is home from Pine river
where she attended the commence
ment exercises and visited schools in
the section. She finds the schools in
flourishing condition. The commence
ment exercises at the Bayfield,
school she pronounces excellent. The
manner in which the interesting pro
grams were rendered manifested much
good feeling between pupils and teach
ers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

As result of the forethought of
the street department and Mr.. Melton
who has charge of the water wagon,
the veterans and their wives today
passed over streets that were entirely
free from dust. Mr.. Melton had the
sprinkler out practically all night, GO
ing over the strets designated for the
line of March,
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

The excitement incident to bidding
farewell to their friends caused the
conductors "All aboard" to fall on
deaf ears as far as the majority of
the educators who were planning to
travel east were concerned. AS a re-
suit three Of the would-be departures
were boosted on the rear of the last
Coach and one member of the party
failed to note the train was on its way
until it was half block below the
depot. The accommodating conductor
stopped and waited while the Mara
thon was executed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Patterson and
children are in town today shopping
and making arrangements for Deco
ration day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Mrs. George Sponsel returned to
her home in Thompson's park this
morning. Her young son who was so
painfully injured couple of weeks
ago is improving and if no compli-
cations have to be contended with, he
will be able to leave the hospital in
few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Miss Durbin, teacher of domestic
science in the Durango public school
left for Greeley this morning where
she will complete her course at the
State Teachers college during the
summer months. She will stop over
in Denver a few days on her way and
visit with Miss Alice knight, who
was formerly eighth grade teacher in
the high school building.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Harry A. Floaten this morning in
formed Journal representative that
he had received word from Ophir that
a very rich streak of ore had been
encountered on the Oro-Cashier COM
pany. In driving the cross-cut on
the Cashier vein the workman cut a
vein which is of considerable width
but in which is streak of exception
ally rich ore, the streak being ten
inches wide and according to estimates
made will run from 800 to $500 per
ton. The part of the property on
which the strike was made is being
operated by the company at the pres
ent time.-Telluride Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

The Silverton Miner says that the
Misses Bernie Koehler and Nellie Lear
and Messrs. Grimes and Monberg
spent Sunday picnicing up South Min
eral. 1t is reported that when lunch
time came they signaled boy who
was passing and paid him to go down
to the bank of the stream and get
them the water necessary to make
their coffee. Water had no attrac-
ton for them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Miss Lola Turner, one of the pop
ular high school teachers, departed
for her home in Boulder. Before an
other school year begins Miss Turner
will become the bride of H. Childs
cashier of the Cedaredge bank. She
is to be succeeded in the high school
by her sister, Miss Edna Turner, an
efficient instructor who was mem
ber of the Mancos corps of teachers
the past year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

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Henry TRULY returned to the ranch
on Trouble mesa this morning.
Lloyd Sheets, the Bayfield, merchant,
was in over night on business
Miss Vera Pound, one of the talent
ed high schol pupils, left for her
home in Chama this morning.
Mrs. Jonathan Townsend was
marketer from the Florida mesa to
day.
G. F. Trotter and C. B. Carlisle of
the First National bank of Pueblo are
business visitors in town.
The case of the people VS.. Salazar
and Chavez is still occupying the at
tention of the county court.
W. F. Neary, tie Inspector for the
ID. g. r. G., is in the section looking
after department business.
Mrs. C. c. Perkins is in from the
Florida to accompany Mrs. Perkins
sr. to the Edgemont ranch for the
summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Patterson and
children are in town today shopping
and making arrangements for Deco
ration day.
Mrs. John Pearson left this morn
ing for the Pearson summer camp on
the Hermosa, where she will dispense
hospitality to many friends.
Billy Cowen starred as the plain
drunk in Justice Wilson's court this
morning. For the pleasure he paid
$5 and the trimmings.
Mrs. E. C. Perkins, mother of G..
c. Perkins, is home from southern
California, where she has been num-
bered among the tourist class since
early last fall.
Miss Gladys Hendricks returned to
her home at Riverside this morning
after pleasant soiourn in Durango,
the guest of her cousin, Miss Hazel
Hart.
Mrs. Joe Mckinney is home from a
ten weeks visit to Denver, Colorado
Springs and Saguache. Mrs. Lively
was home keeper for the orphans dur
ing her absence.
Our esteemed townsman, John W.
Wingate, went down to Farmington
this morning where he has accepted an
!. Invitation from the G. A. r. to de-
the Memorial day address.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Hatcher mo-
tored in from La Boca today after
their little daughter, who has been at
Mercy hospital a few days recover
ing from an operation for the re-
moval of adenoids.
For the first time in the history Of
the Durango schools the graduating
class was nearly divided as to Sex.
Many times past the girls have been
so largely in the majority that the
groups looked like hen party.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Phelan mo-
tored out to May Day spur yesterday,
They found the roads in good condi-
ton to Hesperus. Beyond that point
they fathomed depth of dust that
had not been treated with moisture
for weeks.
Mrs. H. C. Bollinger and son Clyde
returned to the May Day this morn
ing. Clyde was one of the popular
members of the class of '13 and his
mother was down to enjoy the grad,
uating exercises.
Miss Xina Frazier, member of the
junior class, left for her home soutf
of Elco today. Miss Hazel Leaven
worth, Dolores county girl who Is
also a student at the high school, ac
companied her for a short visit.
George Blancett, who was brought
to Durango several weeks ago criti
cally ill with blood poisoning, was re
leased from the hospital today and de
parted for his home near Flora Vista
He is far on the road to recovery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

In another column will be found the
ad of Cooke and Krepps, who offer for
sale the furniture and fixtures of the
old time Bijou cafe, known as one
of the handsomest resorts in the San
Juan country. Among the articles Of
fered are a collection of choice oil
paintings and mirrors. Everything
about the place is in first class CON
dition. Some rare bargains are to be
found there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Mrs. John Pearson left this morn
ing for the Pearson summer camp on
the Hermosa, where she will dispens Sc
hospitality to many friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Prof. Lockhart and mother depart
ed for their home in Greeley this
morning. During the year the pro-
fessor has had charge of the manual
training department in the local
schools.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02


fessor has had charge of the manual
training department in the local
schools.
Miss Eva Edwards, teacher of mod
ern languages in the high school, was
among the travellers this morning. Her
destination is her home in Boulder
where she will pass the summer
months.
John Ross, little Pennington lad,
returned from Sante Fe last night
where he has been a student at the
institution for the deaf and dumb. He
made the last stage of the journey
home this morning.
George S. Dillman, a railroad en-
gineer, who has been the guest Of L.
S. Furman at Pennington for few
| days came up last evening on his re-
turn to his home in San Francisco
the place the residents designate as
1915.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Barnes and lit.
tie daughter left for Neucla this
morning where the part of the family
which is of female persuasion will
visit for couple of months. Mr.
Barnes will only remain for few
days.
Billy Otton, the May Day store
keeper was business visitor. His
change from politics to merchant ha.
wrought wonders with him in physi
cal way. A foui teen pounds increas,
in weight is one of the noticeabl,
changes. No, he wasn't in afte anti
fat.
i Tony Craliv of San Juan county
who was arrested in La Plata county
Saturday, charged with obtaining
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Every newspaper wants to publish
the news. The better the paper the
more prosperous it will be. Local
news is especially hard to run down
How many times have you, dear read
ers, been approached by the newspa-
per man for an item of news and told
him that you knew nothing of interest
Probably your family was away visit
ing at the time or some one from out
of town visiting at your home. Oh
course you did not intend to deceive
the scribe yet when you received your
paper you wondered why your family
or friends were not mentioned. A
good way to avoid all this is to In
form us of the facts or drop a note in
the postoffice to the paper. The one
item may not amount to much but
several columns of such news is the
life of a local paper.-Exchange.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Mrs. H. C. Bollinger and son Clyde
returned to the May Day this morn
ing. Clyde was one of the popular
members of the class of '13 and his
mother was down to enjoy the grad
uating exercises.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

Billy Cowen starred as the plain
drunk in Justice Wilson's court this
morning. For the pleasure he paid
$5 and the trimmings.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-02

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