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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Frank Stapin, the Pennington
newspaper man and merchant, is in
town on his way to Santa Fe in the
interests Of the company that was re-
Gently former for the purpose of drill
ing new well down in the Farming
ton Meadows. 1t is reported the day
the company was organized 81 900 was
raised for the enterprise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Tom Hamor, superintendent of the
local fish hatchery, left for Pagosa
Springs this morning with $4,000 trout
frys in embryo, which he will place
in the San Juan river.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Mrs. Fred Henry left for her home
at Hcsperus this morning after pass
ing a few days with her mother, Mrs.
Swift, at Animas City.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

City, where she will spend year with
her daughter, Mrs. Stephenson. Dar-
ing tei absence. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Barker will occupy her North DuraA-
80 residence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

banker, spent the week end at the
Buchanan ranch. He motored down
from the ranch in company with Mr..
Buchanan this morning and is spend
ing the day looking after local bust
ness interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

The Meuser family have decided to
break up housekeeping and Mrs. Meu-
ser sr and Mrs. OFT will join Miss
Anna Meuser in Southern California.
This morning Mrs. DR.. Wood, nee Jes-
sic Meuser, left for her home in Trini-
dad Her mother accompanied her
and will visit in her home until Mrs.
OFT and Charlie Meuser attend to af-
fairs incident to closing the house.
Mrs. John Meuser will make her home
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Campbell.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Ii. II. Longenbaugh of Cortez was
a patron of the Palace last night on
his return from Arizona where he
spent portion of the winter months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

D. C. White, the photographer, re-
turned from Mancos last night where
he has been on business mission for
the past ten days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Conductor Forest White was attired
in the glad rags of a passenger con
ductor this morning-a habit that will
be fixed with him during the absence
of Conductor Gogarty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08
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Frank Roberts of Red mesa was
among the supply purchasers in town
yesterday who remained over night.
Mrs. Ellen Terry Strong of Silver
ton was guest at the Strater last
night en- route to Denver.
Ii is said that since the Pennington
apple jack was consigned to Mother
Earth, there has been a general ex-
odus of the thirsty.
Rev. Fathers Licciotti and Pecorela
depart for the scene Of their new
paroachial duties, Walsenburg, next
Tuesday.
The new coats of paint which en-
closes the Graden block adds mate
rally to the appearance of Main ave
rue
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Balcom and Mr..
ard Mrs. L. f. Johnson are home from
a motor trip through San Juan coun-
ty, New Mexico.
C. W. Hutchins, who has been fire.
qucnting his old haunts, the Strater,
for couple of days, departed for his
home in Dolores this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Mrs. Ellen c. Perkins, mother of
+. c. Perkins, is among the Durango
ladies who recently returned from
Southern California. For six months
she was member of the Colorado
colony of pleasure seekers that made
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Henderson Bates of Bondad was
among the outside the city limits resi-
dents chat spent Sunday in town and
returned home this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

1t is rumored that the Farming
ton women, who by their acts proved
themselves true disciples of Carrie
Nation, were placed under arrest yes
terday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

The baggage force at the passenger
depot will welcome June l with delight.
After that date forty-five inch trunks
are the longest that can be carried on
any American railroad as free bag
gage. Every inch over that length
will be charged for on the basis of
five pounds excess weight The new
rules frown with equal severity on all
trunks irregular in shape. Heretofore
the force has been obliged to handle
baggage, designated as trunks, which
was in size nothing short of young
freight cars and this usually without
extra recompense to the company or
themselves.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Prof. Brooks returned from San
Juan county last night. For nearly
two weeks the professor has been af-
flicted with such severe attack of
grip that he feared that his time to
augment the angelic hosts was nigh
at hand.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

The rapidly growing list of auto
purchasers in La Plata county is great
enough to wipe out any story of hard
times in this neck of the woods.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Postmaster w. w. Parshall went
over to Dolores this morning to spend
a few days with the Junior Parshalls.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Captain and Mrs. Clements of the
Salvation army went down the Red
Apple line this morning to conduct
services nj Aztec and Pennington. 1t
is he custom of the army officers to
make semi-annual visit to those
towns.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Mrs. R. Y. Fuel departed over the
this morning for Salt Lake
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Long Beach their headquarters. Mrs.
Perkins, Mrs. Barber and Mrs. Tur-
rel sr. were trio of congenial spirits
who occupied apartments together.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Dir. Schumacher, the United States
sheep Inspector, went out to the Pas
torlus ranch this morning, to deter
mine if flocks in that neighborhood
arc entitled to health certificates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

The first humming bird of the sea-
son made its appearance in Durango
today. These little birds seem gifted
with unerring instinct, hence we may
expect the good old summer time"
has arrived.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

BILLY" Cole returned to Silverton
last night after brief stay in town
arranging for stone to be used in the
erection of tomb in the Silverton
cemetery where the. wife and daugh-
ter who passed away several years
ago, will be placed to rest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

weeks. They are splendid people and
their change of residence is greatly
regretted by Durango folk.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Mancos has favorable prospects for
a resident Catholic priest The church
society has purchased the old Baptist
church and Rev. Father Bruner is now
in Denver seeking permission Of the
bishop of Colorado to be transferred
from Telluride to that point.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

James Carbis of the Animas valley,
one of the star ball players on the
Durango nine for several years past,
will play with the Telluride base
ball team this season.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Mrs. Dora Picotti and little daugh-
ter were arrivals from Dulce last
night to consult local physician
Members of the family are connected
with the government school at that
point.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

James Otis, Ben Russell and DR..
Burns were among the Sporting club
members who Sundayed at Electra
terrorizing the fish in the lakes and
meeting with experiences that add TO
their fund of hook and line stories.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Mrs. A. l.. Cotton, who has been ir
the vicinity several days looking after
ranch interests, returned to her home
in Silverton last evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Deputy County Assessor Bagby left
for the country today to round up
taxpayers. To meet representatives
from the assessors office this year is
no slight task. You are required
to give a complete account of nearly
everything but your years. The cen
sus taker loses prestige as the man
who asks the most questions since the
new Interpretation of the law regard
ing assessments is in force.
Ex-County Commissioner Schroeder
is in the city today, from lgnacio, his
first visit since his return from
vacation trip of three months dura-
ton. He travelled to New Orleans and
thence to Panama where he passed
self with all features of the wonder
full engineering feat. He returned by
way of Jamaica and Cuba Landing in
Florida he spent some time in that
state and later in adjoining states.
Travelling north he visited brother
in Wisconsin. From there he made
the journey homeward with various
stops, arriving in Ignacio about
week ago. He covered distance of
5000 miles and included the most in
teresting points of the eastern and
southern portion of the American CON
tinent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Mrs. George Selleck departed for
Boulder yesterday morning to remain
with her daughters until the end of the
school year During her absence MIR
Selleck will be domiciled at the Sa-
voy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Bledsoe and
children were patrons at the Palace
Saturday night en- route to Idaho
where they expect to locate perma-
nently. William Knight of Pagosa
Springs has succeeded Mr.. Bledsoe as
section foreman on the Pennington
end of the d. & r. G.
George Stumpp, the Walters Brew
ing company representative, was a
guest at the Strater last night. He
is on a business accommodating eX-
pedition and after interviewing local
leaves for his headquarters in Pueblo
via Santa Fe.
James Allan was in from Upper
Florida yesterday comforting with the
representative of a company which
has not been overly prompt in meet
ing their financial obligations. Mr..
Allan being among the number who
has not received payments on accounts
several months overdue.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. S. Galbreath mo-
tored over from Pagosa Springs yes
terday and are guests at the Strater.
1t seems that in whatever way Mr..
Galbreath directs his attention his eff
forts are crowned with success. Just
now he is general manager Of the Pa
gosa Springs Lumber company, and
the era of prosperity the company is
enjoying attests to his able manage
ment.
Ellis Hampton, who has recently ac-
cepted a position with the Citizens
bank in Aztec, spent Sunday in town
with his wife and daughter, return
ing to his duties this morning. The
family are making arrangements to
vv,nvo fo Aztoc within "a connie of
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Rev. Mr.. Garrett, presiding elder
of the Free Methodist church, depart
ed over the Southern this morning
on his way to his headquarters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Mrs. B. N. Freeman is home from
Denver where she enjoyed fort
nights vacation trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

I. A. Kerr has joined the ranks of
farmers who roll in automobiles as
well as wealth. He came down from
the Animas valley today after his new
card, one of the Ford's that arrived
Saturday night
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Durango friends learn with regret
Of the painful accident which was
the portion of Mrs. w. G. White yes
torday afternoon. She had the mis-
fortune to fall down stairs and break
her right arm between the wrist and
elbow. The lady was alone in the
house at the time the accident oc-
CURED but managed to make her way
to the telephone and summon assist
ance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Roy Hall went down the Red Apple
line this morning to inspect the va
rious holdings of T. d. Burns and
audit the accounts at the mercantile
establishments.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

B. F. Hume, arrived from Chicago
last night on his way to Cortez to
visit his son.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Mrs. NJ. d. Adams is in from the
Fort Lewis mesa today, where she
is engaged in farming.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Sheriff Fassbinder and Deputy Dis
trict Attorney O'Rourke went out to
Ignacio. and as result of their visit
some interesting developments are
promised. Certainly the better ele-
ment in Ignacio predominates and it
is hoped their efforts to rid the town
of all undesirables will meet with sue
cess. In spite of hindrances of this
sort the village shows the largest
percentage of growth in the past two
years of any town in the southwest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

T. ]. Crowds was down from the
mine Saturday night comforting with
Mr.. Dray the new manager of the
Lucky Moon mine
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

w. NJ. Reid of Bluff City returned
from Nebraska Saturday evening
where he has been on an extended
visit. He was accompanied by w. F.
Grotezler, a land seeker from st.
Louis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

w. r. Rowlands was in over night
from Falfa to confer with Attorney
Victor Hungerford of the Florida
Mesa Land and Development com
pany.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

w. d. Steel has been up from Az
tee couple of days arranging for
the bailing of number of tons of
hay which will be shipped to the San
Juan county markets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Superintendent Burdick of Mancos
was in the city Saturday night on a
business mission of personal ma
ture.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Williamson mo-
tored over to Dolores today to de-
termine the extent of loss by the fire
which occurred early this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

the past ten days. Barker will occupy h
go residence.
Mrs. Fred Henry left for her home
at Hcsperus this morning pass James Turner mere
ing few days with her mother Mrs inc the ereamerv m.
Swift, at Anmas City. us and Mr. Hall the
tored Bayfe
Ii. Longenbaugh of Cortez was after the arrival of
of the Palace last night on ain The three
his return from Arizona where he returning from a b
spent portion of the winter months t.n section.
Tom Hamor, superintendent of the Wash potr,cs s,,,
local fish hatchery left for Pagosa of fish hatcberes
Springs this morning with trout ver last night to give
frys in embryo which he will place deparment general
in the San Juan river. tween trains today
Patrick ranch Ign
Conductor Forest White ated he goes to Electra In
III 'he bibo rags OF passenger con Emerald lakes At
ducor this mornnga habit that will nlace John Camsbv
be fixed with him during the absence
of Conductor Gogarty Only seventyfour
at the school election
1t is rumored that the Farming o Yesterday SEVENTY
ton women, who by their proved cast for Dr. A L. d.
themselves disciples Carrie ors and Ciffor,
Naton were placed under arrest o. Boyle and Far
terday. received one The n,
and the two hold
DR. Schumacher United States the hoard James OH
sheep Inspector the Pas ster select the teae
torius ranch this morning, to deter suing wear
mine if flocks in that neighborhood,
entitled to health certificates Frank Staplin
newspaper and
The first humming bird of the sea town on his wav to
appearance in Durango interests of the
today These little birds gifted Gently former for the
with unerring instinct hence may ing new well down
expect the good old summer time ton Meadows. 1t is
mas arrived the company org;
raised for the enerp
Captain and Mrs Clements of the
Salvation army down the Red John C Hubbard
Apple line this morning conduct / armnpon board of
services Aztec and Pennington 1t from Albuoueroue th
IRE custom oil the army officers to tend meeting of
make semahnual visit TO those state highway CONN
towns. he is n member We
suit of his presence al
froi BROOKS returned from San northwestern New NJ
Juan county last night For nearly generous recognition
two weeks the professor has been af funds are apporone
flicted with such attack of
grip that ne reared that MS time to Mrs. Ellen c. Per
augment he angehc hosts was nigh f. G. Perkins, is
ae manu. ladies who recently
Southern California.
Mrs r. Y. Fuel departed over the she wns member
oueh ths morning Tor Salt Lake colony of pleasure
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Sam Pugh, a mining operator from
Bisbee, Ariz., is in town awaiting the
arrival of mining associates, who are
figuring on deal in this Sc ction.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-08

Miss Esther Kerr returned to the
Hermosa ranch last night after pass.
ing a few days in town with hei
sister, Mrs. Burnham.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-26
MUCH POLITICAL
TIMBER IN HOUSE
Reames a Possible Candidate for Gov
ernOr and Plenty of Shoulders
for Senatorial TOga.

There has been much quiet talk
around the legislative halls that If
Governor West adheres to his repeat
edly expressed determination to retire
from politics at the end of his term,
his Influence and support will go to-
wards making Clarence L. Reames, the
representative in the house from the
joint Jackson Douglas district, his
successor.
The Medford lawyer has repeatedly
shown himself to be one of the ablest
and strongest members of the house.
despite the fact that he is one Of a
hopeless little minority in that body.
He is hard fighter, and yet fights
straight and parliamentary, and with
out indulging in personal filings. And,
above all, he possesses a keen sense Of
humor and fairness. Reames, despite
his politics, is one Of the popular mem
bers of the legislature. He has come
to the front strong the past two
weeks.
He is a close personal and political
friend of Governor West, and has ex-
erted, perhaps, the widest influence
in obtaining for the governor what
few crumbs Of Joy and comfort the lat
ter has obtained from The legislature.
/ Leaders of the Democratic party of
Oregon have been keeping a close eye
on the legislature and its few Demo-
cratic members, both for campaign
material and possible candidates for
governor. Gossip has It that Reames
looks to them like splendid guberna-
torial timber, and puts him ahead Of
J. X Howard the Douglas county rep
resentative, who, 1t is argued, would
be handicapped as a possible candidate
for governor by the fact that he is a
minister.
Howard, like Reames, is one Of the
able and popular members Of the
house. The Glendale preacher is, in
addition to being pastor Of a Presby-
terian church, a banker and q busi-
ness man. He has been very active
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-26
COLONEL BUSH FALLS DOWN
STEPS OF THE STATE HOUSE

Colonel Bush, the heavy taxpayer OF
Bull Run, when ascending the west
state house steps today, stumbled
when near the top and rolled down
into the state house yard. With the
aid of a flask an eastern Oregon gen.
tleman happened to have in his hip
pocket, the colonel was revived.
Liking the revivlng fluid, Colonel
Bush at once remounted the steps and
fell down again, without knowing that
the flask was empty, He revived him
self this time, just as some one was
about to place a cup Of water TO his
lips, the shock working instanter.
The colonel has made an offer to
the house organization to have the
steam roller stored at his Bull Run
ranch.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-26
THINK CHAMBERLAIN
SLATED FOR CABINET
Political Troubles Follow on
Each Others Heels for
Legislators,
PRESIDENT IN THE GAME
Would Like to Stay in Session Long
Enough to Elect Successor II
George Is Appointed.
PRESIDENT IN THE GAME

The legislature will adjourn to-
night IL the business of the house and
senate can be finished, but adjourn
ment will come tomorrow sure, until
next Tuesday, when the solons will
return to act on the bills the governor
has vetoed.
The feeling is strong among leglsla-
tive members that Presldent-elect Will
son has decided to appoint United
States Senator Geo. Il. Chamberlain,
OF Oregon, as secretary Of the inte-
rior in his cabinet. In fact so strong
Is this feeling that the leaders of the
organization had practically decided
to keep the legislature in continuous
session, on various preteXts, until
President Wilson has announced all
his appointments, so that they could
elect a Republican as Chamberlain's
successor in the senate. II the legls-
ldIuIe mSle NV III bVoblOu NONcllol
West would have the appointment of
a successor.
However, the leaders decided today to
give up this plan, feeling that in such
a game OF politics, the president-elect
and senator and Oregon Democratic
leaders could OutWit them by hDlding
back the cabinet appointment until
the Republican legislature had be-
come wearied and adjourned sine die
If Senator Chamberlain is to get the
cabinet appointment the announce
ment of 1t is not expected until after
the Legislature has passed on the We
toed bills and gone home.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-26
PRESIDENT ISSUES
HIS LAST MESSAGE
Makes Suggestion With Regard to
Saving in Nearly All Lines of
Government Work.
UNITED PRESS LEASED wIRE.l

Washington, Feb. 26.-In what is
probably his last message to congress
President Taft today detailed in a
communication of nearly $4,000 words
his plans for national budget" de-
claring the government faces treas
ury deficit of $25,OOO,OOO next year
Taft presented a detailed coordinate
scheme which he outlines as def
mite, business-like fiscal policy in
stead of what he terms government
without a plan or program"
Retirement of greenbacks, repeal OF
the sinking fund law, centralized SUI
pervision of receipts and expenditures
and a score of economies are suggest
ed.
ours is the only great country
whose government is doing business
without budget" the president de.
clared.
Executive officers under the pres.
dent are responsible for money trans.
actions aggregating more than $5..
OOO,OOOOOO each year, or $16,OOO,OOC
each business day.
No Military Policy.
mot only have we been without ad-
equate information, but this great in
situation, with its multiplied activities
may be said to be without a plan or
program. Although we are spending
annually $4OO,OOO,OOO for military pur-
poses, we never have had consistent
or comprehensive military policy.
"Nor have we, as a nation, any plan
for developing the many services
which have been erected to provide
for economic and social welfare"
To obtain financial prospective, a
national annual budget" prepared by
a central board and supervised by a
joint executive, and legislative com
mittee, was urged by Taft,
Declaring the national sinking fund
had mere legal existence" the presi-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-26
SPEAKER NJ ARTHUR
GOES ALL TO PIECES
Machine Attempts to Ignore Parlia-
mentary Rules and Pat ROasts 1t
for Not Doing So.

The house steam roller crowd, in an
attempt last evening to pull off one Of
what was generally denounced as the
"rawest actions" of the session, made
such an genuine asinine exhibition,
politically, parliamentary and com
monsensically, that before the job was
completed, the leaders came to their
senses and made an inglorious re-
treat, putting the reverse lever on the
steam roller. The attempt was aston
ishing and the stoppage more so.
Actuated by motives of revenge on
Governor West for having vetoed the
general appropriation bill, the steam
roller leaders conceived the idea Of
having the house reconsider the vote
on the bill which authorizes the gov.
ernor to appoint special sherlffs, dis
trict attorneys and local officers where
such officers are not enforcing the
laws.
This bill, after hard fights, had pass
ed the senate and house several days
ago. Yesterday the house machine
leaders conceived the idea Of having
the house reconsider It's vote, thinking
that the roller had enough men lined
up to defeat the bill. But to their as
tonlshment, the bill was passed again
by narrow margin, several members
giving the machine the double-cross.
This fight was a most bitter one, as
was the blow given the machine.
The leaders still felt the sting no
strong last evening that in spite of all
parliamentary rules, they decided to
have the bin again reconsidered, after
they had made canvas and had
enough votes pledged to defeat the
bill. Then, too, they thought that the
feeling created by the,governor's veto
made the time propitious.
But the hard fight led by Reames
and Hagood, Democrats, aided by Ca
ton, Schuebel and other Republicans,
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