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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17
EXPLORER GREELEY ON
ANTARCTIC TRAGEDY

ROME, Feb. 15.-Maj. Gen. Adol-
phus Washington Greeley, u. S. A,
famous arctic explorer, who in 1881
lHuertook north polar expedition
and reached latitude SO degrees, "a
minutes, The fartnest nJrT'ss1T a. ',s. CIT
time, discovering new land north of
Greenland, was found today in Rome
by United Press correspondent, and
.sked for statement regarding Cap
tain Scott. General Greeley said:
~ was convinced that both Scott
and Amundsen would reach the south
pole. Scott's expedition was the best
equipped polar expeditionary party in
the worlds history. Amundsen was
successful in my opinion mainly be-
cause he used skis.
"Scott's failure to survive aftc-
he attained the pole, | think, was not
due TO his Manchurian ponies, nor
to any other mistakes, but simply to
unavoidable misfortunes.
Despite Scott's death | believe that
his expedition because of the scientific
data he left with his body, will prove
to be the most valuable in history T"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17
MAD[RO IS ASKED TO RESIGN
fRSTWHf PRESIDENT REFUSED T0RtC0GNH ENJOYS WHO REQUESTED
HIM TO ACCfDf TO THE (AAlORNG DEMANDS OF THE PEOPLE
De LA BARRA POPULAR WITH ALL CLASSES
FORMER AMBASSADOR COULD BRING PEACE AND ORDER OUT OF CHAOS
AND THE RUNS OF WAR
PROPERTyDEST WORTH 500, ,000,0 600

CITY OF MEXICO, Feb. 15.-Sen-
ators and cabineters all night tried to
induce President Madero to resign and
thus permit an election for another
president. Madero refused, saying he
would die first
Congress meets this afternoon to
receive Madero's resignation but there
is no reason to believe he will permit
them to act.
The federals are tired of fighting
and would desert to Diaz if they could.
After lull at dark, the Madelists
attacked the Diazites at 1890 last
night, the fight raging until 4 this
morning, the Diazites moving tNc fed
erals down.
AT o'clock this morning firing was
resumed the Diaz gunners smelling the
capitol palace where Madero Is housed,
badly damaging the structure.
II Madero resigns, Francisco De La
Barra, Mexican ambassador to Wash
ington, will be president until new
election is held De La Barra is stop
ping at the British embassy. He pre-
diets peace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17
WOOL MEN
ELECT THEIR
OFFICIALS
q. M. Cornelius.)

AT the wool growers association in
session in this city yesterday after
noon, thirty members from different
parts Of the San Juan basin were in
attendance, and before its adjourn
rent thirteen new members were en-
rolled upon the associations books.
Among the wool buyers present
were Mr.. Gish, representing the firm
of Judd 4 Root of Hartford, Conn. /;
l.. NJ. Edgehill of the firm of Halo
well, Jones and Donald of Boston, !.
S. Hears of the firm of Kaufman d
Gilmore of Philadelphia, and Charles
Chadwick of Albuquerque, ali anx-
ious to secure the wool from this sec
ton, which amounts annually 10 200
narrow gauge cars, in the neiglhor-
hood of one million pounds. AS the
wool growers had agreed to consoli-
date and market their products to one
concern it was of great interest to
the firms to secure the sale. After
giving the different representatives
due consideration the convention voted
to give the business to the Ha,lowell,
Jones & Donald company, firm that
has proven their reputation with the
local growers.
Representatives of the different
railroads were equally anxious to get
the association patronage. Among
those present who addressed the meet
ing were Charles F. Osbournc, general
agent of the Erie road, the Erie Dis
patch and the Erie Railroad transit,
Frank Rudio of the Rock Island, w.
M. Lowe of the Illinois Central and
Frank Willing of the Missouri Pacific.
Each spoke in glowing terms CT his
roads ability to handle the wool to
best advantage of the shipper. They
all predicted the market would be as
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17
THE WEBB BILL.

One of the strongest points scored
by the advocates of prohibition is the
passage by both house and senate of
what is known as the Webb bill. If
the house concurs in the senate bill,
which went through yesterday, it will
go to the president for his signature.
The bill makes unlawful the ship
ment of Intoxicating liquors from one
state to another when intended to be
received or sold in violation of the law
of the state to which the shipment
is made. In other words, the federal
government lends it's power of control
over interstate commerce to assist
states which have voted to prohibit
the sale of liquor in making their
own laws effective. Prohibition laws
in various states have been heretofore
practically nullifed by the fact that
liquor could be shipped in from out
side.
Presumably, if the bill is finally
made law, it will be attacked on the
ground of unconstitutionality. SEN
ator Root declared that he believed
it unconstitutional, on the ground that
it was handing over to the state the
power to prohibit interstate shipments
of liquor. In case it stands, how
ever, the chances will be much i'm
proved for "dry" states to be rea-
sonably dry.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

good as last year and that railroad
conditions would be even better
While this territory is still under
quarantine for sheep scab the pos
poets for its early release is very
favorable. DR.. Shumaker, the eff
cient sheep inspector of this district,
reports that the only evidence Of scab
found in the whole territory during
the past year was a very few cases
in Rio Arriba county, New Mexico.
AS this section is particularly free
from it the sheep men are very de-
sirous of keeping it so.
1t was the concensus of opinion chat
it was to the advantage of the grow
ers to keep competent inspector here
such as we now have in DR.. Shumaker.
E. w. Shaw of the national forest
reserve, met with the association and
discussed the division of range rights.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President-A. M. Hubbard of Aztec.
Secretary and Treasurer-B. A.
Cornelius of Durango.
The members of the board of trus-
tees are A. NJ. Hubbard of Aztec, C.
J. Heathers of Hesperus, J. T. Jacques
of Blanco and B. A. and Quincy Cor
neius of this city. j. A. Cornelius
was elected the shipping agent and
to P. B. McAtee, the general agent
for the d. & R. g., our all around
San Juan booster, was assigned the
billing duties.
AS no other business appeared the
association adjourned to meet at the
call of the president.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17
NO STEPS WILL BE TAKEN
TO RECOVER SCOTT'S BODY

LONDON, Feb 15.-No effort will
be made at this time by the British
government or any organization to re-
cover the bodies of Captain Robert
Falcon Scott and his four companions
who perished in an antarctic blizzard
after reaching the south pole.
In any such attempt is made at all
it will be deferred until summer, ac-
cording to Sir Edgar Speyer, chairman
of the North British Antarctic society
There can be no question about
the inadvisability of sending for the
bodies at this time" said Sir Edgar
"They would be inaccessible owing to
the winter that now prevails in the
antarctic. But perhaps the matter
may be considered next summer"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17
PETER OAUM
A VICTIM OF
PNEUMONIA

Peter Daum, aged II, died at the
family home in North Durango, after
a brief illness with pneumonia. From
the first little hope was held out for
his recovery, his advanced age, frail
health and the terrible blow he sus-
tanned by the death of his only son
Just few weeks since, all made his
ability to withstand the disease al
most impossible.
Peter Daum has been resident of
this section for nearly quarter of a
century. He conducted his private
business affairs with success and
amassed competency for his old age.
A few years ago he sold his stock
ranch in the Rockwod section to the
lockwood Power company and moved
to Durango to end his days in quiet
and comfort.
Theirs was a happy family until
death entered the home a short time
ago, less than two months, and claim
ed the only son of the household, a
splendid boy who was the pride of
his parents heart. The sorrow tnat
fell on the fathers heart was too deep
for words or tears, and quickly did
it's share to bring on his mortal i'll
ness.
Left to mourn the loss Of this man,
are the aged wife, and two daughters,
Mrs. Ed Nickel and Miss Judith
Daum.
The hour for the funeral has not
been designated as yet but will he
held from the Catholic church, proba-
bly, Monday morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17
BOY HANGS HIMSELF
WHEN HE LOSES A DINE

United Press
PORTLAND, Me-, Feb. 15.-LiCtle
Clarence Cady, aged II. had habit
of losing money given him by his
mother when he went on errands. Yes
terday his mother, Mrs. Geo. =. Cadv,
told him mot to come back" ie he
lost dime given him to make some
slight purchase. Today the body {
body was found hanging in the rear
of the home. He had lost the dime.
Neighbors told Mrs. Cady of seeing
Clarence apparently in search of some
thing in the snow late yesterday.
When he left home he put the 10
cent piece in his glove and started
out with his pet Collie dog attached
TO his sled. In romping with the dog,
the glove was torn from his hand.
Neighbors saw the boy bury his face
in the dogs shaggy coat. Then ha
ran to the rear of his home with his
sled When found, Clarence had cut
the rope from his sled and hanged
hin self
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 15.-
The state department has received no
Mexico City dispatches since a o'clock
yesterday afternoon, when it received
rumors that Madero was deposed. The
administration hopes that De La Bar
ra will bring about peace, as he is
popular with all classes of Mexicans.
Meanwhile the army and navy prep
arations continue. The battleships
Georgia, Virginia and Nebraska are
due at Vera Cruz tonight. The Yer
mont is due at Tampico tomorrow and
is prepared to land 1000 martines
and blue jackets if ordered, The gov
ernment has instructed the warships'
captains that they obey orders from
American consuls or the ambassador
without awaiting Washington orders.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

WILLING TO
ARb|TRATf

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-The Broth
erhood of Locomotive Firemen this
afte noon rejected the counter propo-
sition by the fifty-four eastern rail
roads where $4,000 firemen threaten
to strike. The firemen informed the
railroads that they would not settle
the differences except by arbitration
under the Erdman law. The railroads
are expected to make further conces-
sions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17
RESULT
Of Denver
ELECTION
United Press

United Press
DENVER, Feb. 15.-Complete re-
turns of yesterdays election show that
commission government By amend
ment carried by plurality of 4,S49.
Commission government by charter
convention was defeated by d plu-
rality of 1866.
The non-partisan preferential sys-
TEN voting amendment passed by a
plurality of 4,699
The ordinance for lower telephone
rates passed, plurality 22,343.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17
HUNTER
SUCCEEDS
BURW[LL

United Press
DENVER, Feb. 15.--John Hunter,
the defeated Democratic candidate for
mayor, was this morning appointed to
the state land board by Governor AM
of Durango whom Shafroth appointed.
The term viii be six years with a
salary of $4,000 per annum.
Governor Ammons appointed John
C, Bell of Montrose as judge of the
appeals court, succeeding Tulley Scott,
resigned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

CITY OF MEXICO, Feb. I5.-The
senate committee, accompanied by De
La Barra this afternoon went to the
palace, intending to ask Madero to
resign. 1t is expected that Madero
refused to recognize the committee as
representing ~ 1nll senate.
1t is estimated that 800, 900, 900 dam
age to property resulted from the
cannonading this week.
VERA CRUZ, Feb. 15.--It is re-
ported late this afternoon that the
Mexican senate at Mexico City for
mally demanded Madero's resignation.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. l5.-
Reorganization of the army on tao
tical basis to facilitate mobilization
became effective today. The new plan
divides the army in four divisions,
three infantry with headquartc.s in
Chicago, San Francisco and New FORK,
and one of cavalry, with headquarters
at San Antonio. Secretary Stinison
says it will make the mobilization
much rapider.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17
CR[[L
0UST[DBY
ARNOLD
United Press

United Press
DENVER, Feb. l5.-Mayor Arnold
this morning ousted Police Commits
sioner Creel, whom he suspended a
fortnight ago. Although the mayor
recently made numerous charges
against Creel there was no evidence
introduced to substantiate the charges
at the hearing. 1t was announced
that Arnold intended to dismiss Com
missioner Cree because he applied in
suIting epithets to Fire Commissioner
McGrew. City Attorney Bryant rep
resented the mayor and Senator Pat
terson represented Creel
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

DENVER, Feb. 15.-Nothing mas
been heard from Mrs. Ethel Stone of
Denver who has been working On a
Mexico City newspaper. Unless she
reports soon, her father, j. P. Harper,
will go to the scene.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

With a view of doing away with the
sweatshop side of their trade the pa
per box manufacturers Of Philadelphia
will hold conference soon with the
managers of the consumers league.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17
ABOLISH
HANGING IN
COLORADO.

United Press
DENVER, Feb. 15.--The house, by
vote of 81 to II passed the bill to-
Jay abolishing hanging, and provides
that the people vote on the ploposi-
ton IN the 1914 election.
On second reading the senate pass
ed bill creating Alamosa county
from the northern part of Conejos and
Cosiilla county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

The poor man must go out and
weather the storm, but the rich man
can stay at home and storm at the
weather.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17
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DESERVE SUCCESS.

When the news reached Pennington
last Monday morning that oil had been
struck in the Little Standard Oil COM
pany's well in the Meadows, the peo-
PIE OF dIr town received the good
tidings with the feeling that the great
San Juan was at last beginning to
come into her own, and to those who
have been investing money in de-
velopment work for years past, it
aroused the thought that their hopes
and efforts had not been in vain And
well it might.
But the discovery has brought a
brightness to the old man and his
sor who have been so faithfully work.
ing at the well for the past two years,
despite the fact that they nave re-
ceived little encouragement from those
who might have helped. Gloomy, in
deed, was the outlook for the pro-
moters of the enterprise just previous
TO the most opportune striking of
oil, for funds were practically ex-
Eausted, and had it not been that the
driller had agreed to take his pay
cut in oil land, operations must needs
have ceased some time ago.
Though all is well thta ends well,
still it is to our benefit to consider
for few moments the inoo,aitable
will that z. c. Mattox and his son, G..
h., displayed, that spirit which ad-
mitted no defeat, and which had hope
as its guide. How many people com.
plain of their lot when they even
have much for which to be thankful,
end give up the fight before the bat
tie has really started IN earnest ;
But, with finances ebbing low, with
help withheld, with litigation threat
ering, with the larder growing ever
5cantier, and with the other discour-
agements that would have struck ter
ror in the heart of ones less courage
Gus these sturdy prospectors toiled on,
And now, success.
And if anyone is deserving of sue
cess, it is these unwavering men who
have wrested attainment from what
many would long ago stamped as
failure. Their hope has materialized
from a mere dream into a concreate
realization, and they are fully entitled
to it.-Farmington Enterprise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

Time isn't money to the man who
wastes a dollars worth of time in
trying to save a penny.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

If woman's credit is good at ;
department store she can be depended
upon to fill the bill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

You can tell the difference between
pure and impure sulphur by putting
it upon piece of sheet iron and burn
ing it. The pure sulphur will be con-
sumed without any ash being left
If the impure sulphur contains vol
canic ash, this will be left behind,
and, of course, can be weighed to de-
termine the amount of mineral I'M
purity. Here is the formula for max
ing the lime-sulphur mixture. To
make $50 gallons, take sixty-five
pounds of best stone lime and fifty
pounds of sulphur. Make paste Of
the sulphur and have from fifteen to
twent gallons of boiling water in an
iron caldron over a brisk fire. Into
this put the lime, Immediately adding
the sulphur paste. This is rapidly
cooked, forty or fifty minutes, or
longer, or until it looks as red a. can
ned tomatoes. 1t must be vigorously
stirred all the while, when it gets us
smooth as glass. Then add suffi-
cient amount Of hot water to make
15O gallons. Strain through fins wire
sieve or netting. Apply while warm
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

sane asylum. This afternoon wit
nesses were heard.
1t takes most of us longer to make
up our minds to do thing than it
does to do it.
+. B. Cameron of Hyde, Colo, came
in last night on his way to Dolores
to visit friends.
The mission at the Catholic church
opens Sunday, Feb. %, one week from
tomorrow
Ed Nickel is over from Pagosa
Springs, called here by the illnsss
and death Of Mrs. Nickell's father, the
late Peter Daum.
Mrs. Jerry Griggs, who has been
confined to Mercy hospital for the
past week, was able to leave for home
today.
Robert Patscheck, one of the pros
porous stock growers of the IIesperus
district, was in attendance at the wool
growers association.
Mrs. Tim Carr returned to Pagosa
Junction this morning after spending
few days in town with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Dickman.
Charles Carter WAS a guest at the
Southern last night on his return from
trip to Denver. He left for his home
on Trouble mesa this morning.
The present ore shipments to the
smelter show marked increase over
last year and all indications point to
a season far better than the section
has had for many years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Pierce mo-
tored up from Aztec last night and
are guests at the Strater. Their son,
Allen Pierce, who is a student at Fort
Lewis came down to visit with them.
Mrs. Teresa Lyman, one of the
prominent teachers of La Plata coun-
ty, was business visitor in the city
today. Mrs. Lyman has charge of she
school in the new district, number 3S.
Mrs. John Sharp and daughter Of
Aztec left for Pagosa Springs this
morning to join Mr.. Sharp, who has
recently rented c ranch there. He
passed through Durango with load
Of household effects several days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conkiin, who went
to Michigan to make their home i'm
mediately after their marriage, have
returned to the section with view of
remaining permanently Mrs. Conklin
was formerly Miss Mary Steans
r. G. Roberts, an internal revenue
man from Albuquerque, was bound sor
New Mexico points on the Red Apple
line this morning to determine if the
government was getting it's share Of
collections.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Jackson of
Cortez returned from the Lower La
Plata last night where they have
been visiting the latter's daughters
This morning they were homeward
bound.
County Superintendent Miss Sa'a
bar has appointed Roy Kerr, men,
ber of the school board in the Her
mosa district, to fill the vacancy occa.
stoned by the resignation of Mrs. Joe
Lines.
Charles Jelenik of Florida mesa wa
taken to Mercy hospital last night foi
treatment for a badly injured hand
the result Of cut with an ak. The
wound was carefully dressed and this
morning he was able to leave the hos
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

II there is smartest man in the
world why doesn't he come out in the
open and prove his claim?
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

Sidestep the man who talks much
and says little.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

Out Of town shoppers are numerous
on our streets today.
Paul Gum and Weaver Mason, en-
ployes at the May Day, are partaking
of the hospitality of Mine Host Me-
Neeley at the Palace while doing the
town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pease left for
their home in Mancos this morning.
Mr.. Pease has been down in Ell Paso
on combined business and pleasure
trip. He returned last night. His
wife, bit uncertain as to the time
of his return, came over early in the
week to meet him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

Miss Hazel Bendure came down
from lockwood this morning to spend
the Saturday vacation with the home
folk, Training the lockwood youths
in the three RS occupies her aten-
ton during the school week. From
the favorable reports that come of
her work she is certainly giving it the
best possible attention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17
COMMITTEE
V|S|TSSTATE
INSTITUTION

United Press
PUEBLO, Feb. 15.-The Legislative
committee investigating the institu-
tions for the mental detectives met
this morning and visited the state in.
sane asylum. This afternoon wit.
nesses were heard
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

Charlie Van Brimmer was able to
be down town this afternoon and re-
ceive the congratulations of his friends
of his early return to good health. A
few weeks since he underwent an op.
GRAFTON for appendicitis at Ochsner's
hospital. Excellent medical attention
and good nursing soon placed him
far on the way to recovery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

Charles Jelenik of Florida mesa was
taken to Mercy hospital last night Tor
treatment for a badly injured hand,
the result Of cut with an ak. The
wound was carefully dressed and this
morning he was able to leave the hos
pital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

1t takes most of US longer to make
up our minds to do thing than it
does to do it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

The mission at the Catholic church
opens Sunday, Feb. 90, one week from
tomnrrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

+. B, Cameron of Hyde, Colo, came
in last night on his way to Dolores
to visit friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

County Superintendent Miss Sa'a
bar has appointed Roy Kerr, mem
ber of the school board in the Her
mosa district, to fill the vacancy occa
stoned by the resignation of Mrs. 10,
Lines.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-17

"Our boys have been practicing hard
for the past two weeks to beat the
champions of the southwest, and II
proper supnsrt Ia given by the basket
ball fans of the southwest, will have
an easy time in capturing the game"
says the Silverton Standard OF the
basket ball contests between the Du-
range and Silverton boys tonight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-02-06
HIS MOTHER BELIEVES
BECKER IN HOSPITAL

New York, Feb "a little. gray
haired woman 80 years old, living in
a Long Island town, receives every
morning letter from her son. in
which he tells her that he is getting
better. and that he expects to see her
just as soon as his health is fully re-
Istored
The missive which the old mother
gets comes from former Police Lieu
tenant Charles Becker, who is await
ing electrocution in the death house
at Sing Sing.
Mrs. Anna Becker hasn't seen a pa
per for good many years. It's hard
for her to make out the characters,
so there is always someone good
enough to read all the parts that
might interest her. In this way the
news that her favorite son has been
convicted and is under sentence OF
death has been kept from her. She
thinks he is in hospital and all the
letters are written upon the stationary
of hospital.
According to the same reports, Mrs
Becker, wife of the prisoner, Is hav-
ing to act most difficult role in this
merciful play The older woman Is
always preparing some delicacy fo'
her boy and she writes him a letter
every afternoon.