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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-07-01

cleared, practically gets it done at
his own price, for he can do it him
self and get paid for it, then having
twenty years in which to make all
payments. In other words, he is
given twenty acres of cleared land at
practically his own price,, and has
twenty years in which to pay for it
in equal annual payments, Tor less if
SO desired by the settler) plus five
per cent for administration, with in
terest of probably five per cent on
deferred payments. The settler may
pay up after three years residence, or
may sell or assign his contract after
two years.
Inasmuch as the settler must own
or have his land under contract in
his own name, in making an example
take twenty acres of land which the
Southwest Washington Settlers
Agency is handling in the Humptulips
River Valley at the price of SIT. 80 per
acre. The settler turns over to the
district twenty acres for which he
| would receive SIT. so per acre, or the
sum of $3.50, assuming the land was
appraised at that price, so he really
would make no investment in the
land.
The commissioners call for bids for
improving this 20 acres, and the set
tier agrees to clear it for say $50 per
acre, being 81, 900 or total considera-
| ton of 81, $50. Add to this the five
per cent administration charge, be-
| ing $67. so, making the total sum of
81, 4175 so. Divide this amount by 20
years and you have S78. rs which the
settler must pay annually, plus prob
ably five per cent interest on deferred
payments, which is paid each year
until fully paid.
In this manner the settler gets the
use of 20 acres of improved land,
without really putting in any money.
He can easily make very good living
and should make some money. He
has his money to use in purchasing
stock, supplies and other needs, with
nothing to crowd him. This gives
him every chance possible to make
comfortable and profitable home for
himself and family, and working the
balance of any land he may have to
suit himself.
The Settlers Agency handles all the
cut-over agricultural lands in South
west Washington owned by the Weyer-
haeuser Timber Co., and in conjunc-
ton with the land department of the
Northern Pacific Railway, handles
such lands for them as are available
from time to time. They also handle
considerable of this class of land
owned by private individuals and
logging concerns A short time ago
it secured 1000 acres, practically in
one body, large percentage of which
is river bottom land, the balance be.
in low bench or second bottom land,
along the Humptulips River in the
Grays Harbor country. 1t is predicted
this will become the Tillamook of
Washington before many years have
passed.
The conditions existing there now
makes it an excellent place to put
catflaro tho Northarp DooiHo poiI
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13
PROGRAM ARRANGED FOR
ENTERTAINMENT OF DODS

Reports of committees, consider
alton of arrangements for the recep-
tion and entertainment of the Dods
party and report of the Pueblo con-
vention with discussion of its effect
on the good roads movement had a
part in the program yesterday after
noon, when the directors of the board
of trade held an interesting meeting,
at which President J. A. Clay pre-
sided.
After listening to the account Of
the Pueblo meeting the organization
voted to join the Good Roads asso-
citation and instructed the secretary
to remit their dues.
Plans for the entertainment of the
Dods party were considered at length.
1t was agreed to ask Pennington to
provide an escort for the party from
that town to Durango via Mesa Verde
National park. If Mr.. Dods' plans
materialize he will make the trip
from Pennington to Mesa Verde by
way of the La Plata river. He sx.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13
SILvERTON ACCOMMODATION
DERAILED NEAR MIDDLETON

The passenger coach and caboose
of the Durango bound train, known
as the Silverton accommodation, were
derailed at point about a quarter
of mile above Needleton last even
ing at 4:l5 and after running on the
ties about 80 feet, turned over on the
sides. Eleven adults and one child
about years of age occupied the
coach, but in some miraculous way
all escaped serious injury. Several
sustained bruises. Louis Brenneman
of Pottsville, Pa, suffered the most
painful injury, slightly lascerated
scalp and a bruised face. At the
time the accident occurred the train
was running at the rate of eight
miles an hour, and was easily brought
to a quick stop. The cause Of the
wreck is a mystery alike to railroad
men and passengers. 1t was first
thought the sixteen heavily loaded
cars which formed the freight por-
ton of the train, might have caused
the rails to spread, but examination
proved this was not true. The road
bed was in good condition, the track
without obstruction and the machin-
cry of the cars all right, so thus far
the trouble has not been located. As
soon as the news of the accident
reached Durango force of men were
dispatched to the scene to clear the
trask, the train which carried them
there was used to convey the pas
sengers to Durango. They reached
here about o'clock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13
MAN RETURNS AFTER TWO
MONTHS SPENT IN WILDS

BOSTON, Oct. 9.-Declaring he
knows animals better than he knows
man and that he was never so fit
physically in his life, Jos. Knowles,
the artist, who spent two months in
the Maine wilderness entirely without
clothing or weapons, is on his way
back here. He is talking to every
one he meets as he tramps through
the woods on his way home, having
been starved for human companion
ship for two months.
Knowles said certain people still
expressed doubt of his ability to live
as a primitive man lived and he Of
fers to raise $4,000 to put up as a
wager that he can repeat the feat
just completed with score of people
watching him.
"In that case / could at least hear
human voice every morning al
though the presence of watchers
would hamper me-
Knowels asserts that animals are
naturally friendly and that the bear,
moose. deer and wild cat, which he
ran across would not attack man
voluntarily, he says he talked to an
old deer and doe every morning and
that they answered and that he later
became chummy with flock Of
spruce patridges.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13
BUSINESS MEN PLAN
MANUFACTURER EXHIBIT

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 9.-Busi-
ness men of Philadelphia are putting
today the finishing touches on for
"the greatest manufacturers exhibi-
ton and celebration" ever held here.
The affair commencing October "a
and continuing to November /, is
planned to be the most elaborate ever
attempted by like body in the east.
Its success seems assured by the
agreement of some of the largest and
most influential manufacturers of
the country to install exhibits.
The merchants in this section of
the east will have private exhibitions
and with the attractions of a Mardi
Gras, it is expected that thousands
of persons will be here from every
section of the surrounding country.
Every feature of the celebrated Con-
ey Island Mardi Gras will be on the
program, when it is definitely shaped.
There will be the crowning of the
queen, great masked procession of
travellers and jubilee zone. Mayor
Blankenburg has been invited to par
ticipate in the coronation exercises.
Brass bands will be on the street
corners.
Chief among the exhibits will be a
varied display of textile products, in
cluding silks, knitted wares, under
wear, hosiery, shirts, women's wear
and mems wear, hardware, plumbing,
tinware, building materials, automo-
biles and carriages, monographs, pi-
amos and other musical instruments,
agricultural implements, stationery,
food stuffs, drugs, wet goods, furni-
ture, carpets, tapestries, bedding, mil
linery and art objects.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13
NOTICE OF SALE OF WATER
STOCK.

Notice is hereby given, That the
undersigned will, on the 4th day of
November, 1918, at the hour of IL
O'Clock in the forenoon Of said day,
|at the front door of the court house,
in Durango, expose and offer for sale
one ~ certificate of stock in the
Pine River Canal Company, number
ed POS, calling for one hundred and
sixty (l60) shares, standing upon the
books of said company, in the name
of Felix j. Young; said stock will be
sold to the highest and best bidder
for cash, at the time and place afore-
said, to satisfy the assessments
against said stock, amounting to
Ninety-four Dollars and Twenty
cents ($94.20) and interest thereon,
amounting to Six Dollars and Ninety
one cents ($6.9D, together with costs
and charges Of said sale.
By order of the Board of Direct
ors of the Pine River Canal Com
|pany.
F. MENTZEL,
, Secretary.
First Pub. Oct. 2, 1918.
Last Pub. Oct. 80, 1918.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13
GERMAN WOMEN PREFER IN
TERESTING TO HANDSOME MEN

BERLIN, Oct. 9.-On the theory
that the average German woman pre-
fers an interesting man to hand
some one, new industry is SPRING
ing up in various German towns. One
firm advertises thus: How can you
become interesting? Only by using
our ointment which will give you a
wan, spiritual look" Another con-
cern is reported to be doing a flour
ishing business providing imitation
scars, such as decorate the cheeks of
university students who indulge in
student dueling. The firm advertises
that it will produce the scars with
out pain or interruption to business"
Close resemblance to the real thing is
guaranteed in the advertisements.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13
NOTICE OF SALE OF WATEn
STOCK.

Notice is hereby given, That the
undersigned will, on the 18th day Of
October, 1913, at the hour of 10 o.
clock in the forenoon of said day, at
the front door of the court house, in
Durango, expose and offer for sale
one (D certificate of stock in the
Pine River Canal Company, number
ed 242, calling for so (sixty) shares,
standing upon the books of said COM
pany, in the name of Arthur G. and
Rachel Smith; said stock will be sold
to the highest and best bidder for
cash, at the time and place afore-
said, to satisfy the assessments
against said stock, amounting to
Thirty-four Dollars and six cents
($34.06) and interest thereon,
aounting to Three Dollars and fif-
teen cents ($3.15), together with
costs and charges of said sale.
By order of the Board of Direct
ors of the Pine River Canal Com.
pany.
F. MENTZEL.
Secretary.
First pub. September 1s.
Last pub. October 9.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

poets to leave there early in the morn
ing and reach the park in time for
the photographer to get number Of
views and make the journey to Du-
range before the shades of night
have fallen.
Now seems to be the psychological
moment to persuade the public Of the
advantages Of Colorado as stop
over point en- route to the California
exposition in 1915, and southwestern
Colorado in particular is a point un-
excelled in scenic attractions for auto
lists.
No better medium of advertising
will ever present itself than through
the Blue Book routing. Hence no
pains will be spared to acquaint the
visitors with our wonderful scenic
and historic attractions and also the
Incompatible hospitality our section
accords travellers.
1t was agreed that a smoker in
which all men Of Durango and vicin-
ity are invited to participate would
be the best entertainment to give in
honor of the party. 1t is to be a
general get-together meeting, where
the value of the good road movement
will be especially emphasized in the
addresses delivered. A nominal
charge will be made for admission
Tickets will be on sale at the drug
stores and the early part of the week
the secretary of the board of trade
will wait upon as many people as
possible. The date of the event will
have to be left open until Mr.. Dods
reaches Pennington. but it will be
on one of the three evenings, October
II, 18 and 10.
The morning following the smoker
those who have autos are invited to
escort the party in their circle trip
of the Animas valley. 1t is the de,
sire of the organization to have every
member of the Motor club make theil
trip in the machine, in order thai
the Dods people may see the auto is
long past the experimental stage ir
this section of the country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13
FIRE PREVENTION DAY"
OBSERVED IN INDIANA

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. O.
Throughout Indiana and several 9th
er middle western states Fire Pre-
vention Day" is being formally OBJ
served today. The date is peculiarly
appropriate. Forty years ago today
the disastrous Chicago fire in which
more than 300 lives were lost, $780,
100000 property damage done and
17,450 buildings destroyed, started
when "Mrs. O'Leary's COW" kicked
over an oil lamp in stable in the
outskirts of the city.
Fire drills were held today in every
public school in the state, premises
were inspected and drills held in
thousands of factories. The day was
observed rs Fire Prevention Day
by proclamation of the governor. 1t
will be an annual event.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Mrs. Mary Preston departs Sun
day for Sanger. Calf, to reside perm
anently. She arrived in Durango last
July after years absence to look
after property interests here. The
Woman's Relief Corps gave her a
very enjoyable surprise and present
ed her with a beautiful pin emble-
matte of the w. r. C. The evening
was spent in social enjoyment.
A pleasant surprise was given
Mrs. Lenore Gallaher, in honor of her
'steenth birthday, by the Ladies of
the Maccabees, Wednesday evening"
at their lodge room. All other mem
bers, who were fortunate enough to
have birthday in October, were in
vited to be guests. An interesting
program was listened to, the COM
pany then repairing to the dining
hall where dainty lunch was served
Thirty-four members were present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

COLUMBUS, O., Oct. 9.-Today-
the forty-second anniversary of the
great Chicago fire, is official Fire
Prevention Day" in Ohio, having been
so designated in proclamation re-
Gently issued by Governor Cox. Meth
DDS of fire prevention today were dis
cussed in schools throughout the
state and by various bodies at the re-
quest Of the governor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Oct. o.
A general clean up of rubbish and
other materials which might cause
fires is going on throughout Missouri
today in observance Of the governors
proclamation naming the anniversary
of the Chicago fire as Fire Preven-
tion Day"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13
the local ya-ds. Tie Hatcher sheep
are among the first to be loaded.

George Avery left for the La Platas
today after spending couple of
days in town on business connected
with his promising mining properties
the Incas and Unexpected.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13
TELEGRAPH TABLOIDS.

PHILADELPHIA the Wis
ion before him of the Athletics
marching gloriously down the street
waving aloft the pennant symbolic
of the worlds championship, Peter
Moher, 90, leaned forward from his
bedroom window to congratulate the
heroes, lost his balance and fell to
the ground. Physicians informed
him that he walked in his sleep. II
don't mind the INJURIES he said, "if
it only wasn't a dream"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

There is going to be a vast amount
of litigation before all takes are col
lected under the new assessment law.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13


vited to be guests. An interesting
program was listened to, the COM
pany then repairing to the dining
hall where dainty lunch was served.
Thirty-four members were present.
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itor from Upper Florida today.
Mrs. Frank Pease, who spent sew
eral days in the city, undergoing ocu
lar treatment, departed for her home
in Dolores this morning.
Mrs Frank Gable and mother,
Mrs. Margaret Burch, spent the time
between trains today at Hesperus.
Judge Geary of Silverton was a
through passenger to Denver this
morning.
Mrs. John Bell and daughter
Frances returned to their country
home at Bells spur today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Terry of Silver
ton passed through Durango this
morning, Denver bound.
Yesterday was one of materialized
financial prosperity for the mine and
smelter employes-the monthly pay
day.
w. G. Ferguson, general manager
of the Calumet Fuel company, arriv-
ed from Denver last night on his way
to the Perins, on tour of inspection.
j. ID. Clark, the real estate man,
came in from Colorado Springs last
night, on his way to Aztec on court
business.
Mrs. C. E. Dudley went up to Elec-
ira lakes this morning to spend a
few days with her husband, who is
still finding the camp desirable
outing place regardless of the cold
weather.
The Mesdames j. S. Taylor and f.
P. Davenport were among the Du
range folk who journeyed to Electra
lakes today to spend Sunday.
G. NJ. Longenbaugh of the Monte
yuma valley returned from the east
last night where he spent three
months travelling around where in
clination led.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Cason, Sr., left
faor their Kline ranch this morning
after few days visit in North Du-
range with Mrs. Dan Cason and those
interesting grandchildren.
Nj. S. Cartney, a prominent mining
engineer, arrived from Denver last
evening on his way to the La Platas
to look after interests at the Ash
land.
Mrs. Walter Hunter left for her
home in the La Platas this morning
after three weeks visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Camp
bell.
A. M. Hubbard of Aztec, who re-
turned from the east Thursday even
ing, will remain over in the city un-
til Monday, dividing his time be-
tween sheep and mining business.
f. G. Brady of Chicago and j. C.
Murray of Denver came in from the
east last night, and Immediately af-
ter dinner left for the La Platas in
company with James O'Rourke to
look over mining property.
Mrs. Frank Enter returned to the
lgnacio ranch this morning after
spending few days in town arrang-
ing to have plumbing installed in her
North Durango house.
The Byron Troubadours, the excel
lent company of entertainers, that SC
delighted Durango theater going
people last night, departed for points
over the Southern this morning
where they are booked for q number
of engagements.
M,.r Can,ar tho acciS tu M
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

A trip to Aztec convinces anyone
that this county has raised one OF
the best corn crops in its history.
This crop ought to furnish good
many fat porkers for the new pack
ing plant at Durango.-Farmington
Times-Hustler.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

WASHINGTON.-Scurupolosity or
psychasthony is the latest disease.
The public health service is busy in
vestigating it today. Scurupolosity is
what gives you twinge when you
coldly pass beggar in the street or
beat the street car company out Of
a nickel. Father Gemelli, a noted
Franciscan surgeon of Milan, who
discovered the disease, says it some
times leads to insanity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

WASHINGTON.-"The Annapolis
naval academy is not a millionaire's
club" said Secretary Daniels today
in reply to charges from Representa-
tive Howard of Georgia that only
wealthy men can prepare for the ex-
animation.
''trhe best answer is that l have
signed today 304 commissions for the
largest class in Annapolis history. If
the examinations are too stiff, we
will change them"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13
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II present plans materialize, own
ers Of large flocks will break the
Sabbath tomorrow loading sheep In
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Miss Maggie Hunaher has been
visiting her nephew, L. A. O'Don-
nell and family of Oxford, since
April, left Tuesday morning for her
home in Frasier, Iowa. She was ac-
companied by Mrs. O'Donnell and
Master Bill, who will spend couple
of months with relatives in Iowa and
Indiana-Ignacio Chieftain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

j. d. Clark, the real estate man,
came in from Colorado Springs last
night, on his way to Aztec on court
business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

The Mesdames j. S. Taylor and f.
P. Davenport were among the Du-
range folk who journeyed to Electra
lakes today to spend Sunday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Mrs. c. E. Dudley went up to Elec-
ira lakes this morning to spend
few days with her husband, who is
still finding the camp desirable
outing place regardless of the cold
weather.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

G. NJ. Longenbaugh of the Monte
yuma valley returned from the east
last night where he spent three
months travelling around where in
clination led.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Mrs. L. A. Stevens, who visited at
Riverside for some time, was the
house guest of Mrs. Nellie Maulding
last evening, on her way TO her home
in Colorado Springs. The ladies'
friendship dates back to the days Mrs.
Maulding called Colorado Springs
home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

w. c. Ferguson, general manager
of the Calumet Fuel company, arriv-
ed from Denver last night on his way
to the Perins, on a tour of inspection.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

For home dancing party, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. c. Jakway set quite new
pace in entertaining when they ex-
tended their hospitality to seventy
five guests at a rag" dance, Mon
day evening, complimentary to Mrs.
w. II. Crooke Of Silverton and Mr..
and Mrs. A. J. Robin and Miss Edith
Robin of this city.
The spacious reception hall. living
room, dining room and library were
opened together Transforming the
first floor Of the palacial residence
into an immense dancing hall. A pro-
fusion Of asparagus, fern and bar
berries added their beauty to the
beautiful home.
Throughout the evening punch was
served. Music was furnished by the
Miles orchestra.
The invitation list included the
middle-aged society folk who are de-
voices Of Terpsichore, as well as
those of the younger generation. The
latter were quite at home at "ragv
dance, but at first the older ones,
especially those of the sterner sex
viewed askance the style of dancing,
but this was not their attitude for
m extended period. for before many
had slapssd. everybody was
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

MIR. and Mrs. Charles Snyder will
entertain at dinner tomorrow evening
at z O'Clock in honor of Mrs. Joe
Woods. Covers will be laid for Mr..
and Mrs. Birkhimer, Miss Jackson,
Miss Hayden, Mrs. Woods, Mr..
Moody, Mr.. Parkinson and the hosts,
Miss Ray Blanchard and Miss Edna
Turner are the weekend guests of
Mrs. James Pulliam at Electra lakes.
Mrs. Margaret Dobbs departs in a
few days for Ogden, Utah to make
her home with her son who is EN-.
ployed as a machinist at the Malone
foundry. En- route she will spend
two weeks in Denver visiting friends.
Mrs. Dobbs has resided her for the
past IL years and has host of
friends who are very sorry to lose
her. Last Thursday evening she was
rendered reception by the Woman's
Relief Corps. The president, Mrs.
Hubbard, on behalf of the corps, in
a pleasing manner, presented Msr.
Dobbs with a handsome gold pin in
appreciation Of her efficient services
toward the progress Of the corps. Oc-
cupying the office of junior vice for
the past year. Delicious viands were
served and the evening was spent in
pleasant conversation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Mrs. Walter Hunter left for her
home in the La Platas this morning
after three weeks visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Camp
bell.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Yesterday was one of materialized
financial prosperity for the mine and
smelter employes-the monthly pay
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Cason, ST., left
faor their Kline ranch this morning
after a few days visit in North Du-
range with Mrs. Dan Cason and those
interesting grandchildren.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

doin' it, and ouch merry evening
it proved to be, one of the most en-
joyable Durango's social annals has
ever recorded.