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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
AN ALLIGATOR YARN-YOU
CAN BELIEVE IT OR NOT
Manaos, Brazil, March 10.

ManaoS, Brazil, March II.
Alligators are rather too plentiful
about the Amazon, whether in main
channel, back stream, bayou, lake or
sink, to make bathing, or even ca
noeing, entirely comfortable for a
stranger The danger, like that from
sharks in the south Pacific, is proba-
bly, greatly exaggerated, but one sees
just enough stump-legged natives to
keep apprehensiveness on that score
from being lulled to sleep. In the
days when steamer service was first
inaugurated on the Amazon, it is said
that the aligators used to scatter in
all directions as the boats came
splashing past their basking places;
today, they converge on steamer
and follow it like flock of gulls
on the off chance of picking up bit
of free lunch. incidentally furnishing
passengers lively intervals of revolver
practice.
The Indians are inordinately fond
of alligator steak, a treat, however,
which they do not often enjoy, owing
to the fewness and the poor quality
Of their firearms. The Passes, who
live about the mouth Of the Rio Ne
gro, have taken less to the use of
firearms than any other savage people
that have come into such close contact
with the whites. Since they are un-
able to secure alligators by shoot
ing, they have evolved several other
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
HOUSE APPROVES STEEL RATE,

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 1.-The
house this morning finally approved
the steel schedule in the tariff bill
and expects to- conclude its considera-
ton of the sugar schedule this after
noon. Hardwick of Georgia, chief de-
fender of free sugar, and Broussard
of Louisiana led the opposition. Repre-
sentative Broussard admits. that he eX-
poets few Democrats to support
him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
WORK TRAIN DERAILED.

LIMoN, Colo, May "A Rock Is
land work train was precipitated by a
washout twenty-five feet down an en-
bankment three miles east of Colby
last night, while en- route to repair
another washout Morris Duncan, a
roadmaster, was killed, and Firemun
Nicholas and Engineer Erickson fatal
iy injured. The men we're taken to
Colby. Rock Island trains today are
running over the Union Pacific tracks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
SAVE MoNEY-sAvE MONEY.

Commencing Saturday, January %,
and while they last
No. lamp chimneys, 3 for Zoe.
Regular $1.25 iron wash tubs, s1.0o
Smaller sizes in proportion.
In jams, we have Reid, Murdeek <
Co.'S and Pacific Coast Syrup Go. S
fruit jams, regular 75e cans 65.; regu-
lar 4Oc can for Csc; the zoe size l5c,
and the l2 LIE size l0c.
These are no cheap or trashy goods
but are strictly first class. The prices
quoted are for cash only.
We can also save you money on all
other goods in our line, we carry a
full line of staple and fancy Groceries
and in fresh meat we have the best
that money can buy. Try US and be
convinced.
THE NORTH SIDE GROCERY AND
MEAT MARKET,
Soens & Sheets, Props.
D24-2t-swtf
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
FRUIT SCHEDULE ACCEPTED.

WASHINGTON, d. C., May q
The house this morning resumed con-
sideration of the citrus fruit schedule
of the tariff bill. After heated de-
bate it adopted every paragraph as
embodied in the Underwood bill, de-
feating all amendments. California
congressman led the opposition to the
measure.
Tomorrow the wool schedule will
be considered. Western congressman
will probably lead the fight on it.
Underwood hopes to reach final
vote on the bill Tuesday or Wednes-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
PRISON RATHER THAN WIFE.

DENNER, May 2.-Joseph Davis
walked into the police station this
morning and said: I'D like to go
back td the penitentiary at Canon City
to complete a term for supposed horse
stealing. Send this money to my wife,
but maze arrangements to have me
taken back. | would rather be there
than here during the remaining half
of my term and live on parole with
my wife"
Davis was sentenced to three years
at Canon City for stealing a team at
Greeley
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior.

DephTlmeni Oh lne iHitTicT-
United States Land Office at Du-
range, Colorado, April is, 1919.
Notice is hereby given that Thomas
l.. Thomas, of Breen, Colorado, who,
on December 2, 1911, made Homestead
application serial No. 03557, for lots
8 and 4 SEA- SW1-4 of section III
township 81 north, range ii west,
N. NJ. z. Meridian, has filed notice
of intention to make final three year
proof to establish claim to the land
above described before the Register
and Receiver of the United States
Land office at Durango, Colorado on
the 5th day of June, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
William Price, William Paulek, Thorn
as Lloyd, and James Dcnnison, all OF
Breen, Colorado.
G. H. CHARLTON, Register.
First Publication April "a.
Last Publication May 20.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
SIMMONS.

State of Colorado, County of La Plata,
as. In the District Court.
Robert Patscheck, Plaintiff, VS.. Alfred
P. Camp, as Trustee, George Han
sen, and Mary H. Williams, sole
heir at law of Chas. NJ. Williams,
Deceased, Defendants.
The People of the State of Colorado,
To Alfred P. Camp, as Trustee, !
George Hansen, and Mary H. Will
liams, sole heir at law of Chas. NJ.
williams, Deceased, the Defend
ants above named, GREETING:
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff in the Dis
strict Court of La Plata County, State
Of Colorado, and answer the COM
plant therein within twenty days aft
or the service hereof, if served within
this County; or, if served out of this
County, or by publication, within thir-
ty days after the service hereof, ex-
elusive of the day of service; or judg-
ment by default will be taken against
you according to the prayer of the
complaint. And if copy of the com
plant in the above entitled action be
not served with this summons, or if
the service hereof be made out of
this State, then ten days additional
to the time hereinbefore specified for
appearance and answer will be allow
ed before the taking of judgment by
default as aforesaid.
The said action is brought to re-
quire you to appear and set forth your
claims and interest in and to the fol-
lowing described real estate and wa
ter rights, situate in the County of
La Plata and State of Colorado, to-
wit, the north half of the southeast
quarter of section ten, the northwest
quarter of the southwest quarter and
the southwest quarter Of the north
west quarter of section eleven, in
township thirty-fve, North, Range
eleven, West of the New Mexico Prin-
cipal Meridian; also all water rights
thereto belonging; and said action is
brought to secure judgment and de-
cree against you and each Of you that
the plaintiff is the owner in fee sim
pie of said real estate and water
rights, and that you have no right,
title or interest therein, either legal or
equitable; and for final decree quiet
ing the title Of plaintiff to said real
estate and water rights and forever
restraining and enjoining you and each
Of you, and all persons claiming or
to claim, by, through or under you,
or any of you, from claiming or as
serting any title or interest, legal or
equitable, in or to said property, or
any part or portion thereof, as against
the title of plaintiff; and for such
other relief as in equity or good con-
science may to the Court seem meet
a. will more fully appear from the
complaint in said action to which
reference is here made.
And you are hereby notified that If
you fail to appear, and to answer the
said complaint as above required, the
said plaintiff will have your default
entered, and will apply to the Court
for the relief demanded in the COM
plaint.
Given under my hand and the seal
e ssid Court at my office at Durango,
IN said County, this 3rd day Of March,
A, D. 1913.
CLEMENT L. RUSSELL,
Clerk District Court
MOLLETTE 4 CLEMENTS,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
vixst pablteatiop April n. 1918.
.. go ~. A. A., llGns lQl4
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
CALIFORNIA WILL PASS
ANTI-ALIEN LAW SURE

SACRAMENTO, Cal. May i--Un-
less unforeseen complications arise, the
senate will pass the Webb anti-alien
bill this afternoon. The house is ready
to pass it and the governor will sign.
Only one senator is on record as
against 1t. The Democrats say they
are pledged to anti-alien Legislation
and will support the bill.
This morning Secretary Bryan re-
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
RAILROADS REFUSE DEMANDS

NEW YORK, May Managers Of
fifty-two eastern railroads today re-
fused the demands of conductors and
trainmen for higher wages and modi-
fed working conditions. They said
if the roads paid higher wages the
burden would fall on the public. They
also accused the trainmen Of making
extravagant demands on the assump-
ton of the strike tying up traffic
which would never be permitted by
the public, and which would force the
railroads to give way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
BANDIT HOLDS UP TRAIN.

KANSAS CITY, May PA lone
bandit shortly after midnight held up
the passengers on Kansas City
Southern train near here and obtained
800 in money and jewelry.
Jesse Short, mine owner, gave up
81 900 cash and diamond stud, and
then opened fire on the robber rs the
latter left the sleeper. In the duel
that followed both were wounded.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
BANKERS MUST PAY INTEREST

NEW YORK, May 1.--National
bank officials here today declared they
will not pay interest on government
funds deposited in the institutions
Secretary McAdoo has ordered banks
to pay such interest. The bankers de-
clare the government has no right to
collect it..
Secretary MeAdoo declares as the
result of failure to collect interest,
the government has lost over thirty
million dollars during the past six
teen years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
ANrI-ALlEN BILL IN SENATE.

SACRAMENTO, May 2.-The sem
ate at II this morning took up the
Webb anti-alien bill. The galleries
were crowded with whites and Japs.
The alarmists sent by the big corpora
tons are insisting ON delay, and whis-
pers OF war with Japan" reached the
legislators. Reports are current that
the forts at San Francisco have been
photographed within the past week.
Secretary Bryan arrived early,
breakfasted in private rooms at the
capitol, and then held long secret
conference with the attorney general
and governor.
grams were read from organized la
Dor, urging immediate action.
Indications are that the federal adj
niinistration will make every effort
to delay action. Bryan has practically
abandoned the hope of influencing the
senate ana is now concentrating his
efforts on the assembly.
1t is learned today that the gov
enor has approved the plan to amend
in the assembly the Webb bill per-
mitting three-year leasing of land by
japanese in California. The assem-
bly, may attach an emergency clause
making the bill effective immeditely
after it is signed, thus preventing the
Wholesale grabbing of land by Japa-
nese during the ordinary ninety day
interval between the date the bill pass
ed and the date it would become ef-
fective.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
PLEAD WITH WILSON

WASHINGTON, d. c., May Il
Democratic senators from the inter
mountain and Pacific states conferred
with President Wilson three hours to-
day, urging their arguments against
the free wool and sugar schedules.
They predicted disaster in their states
II the provisions are allowed to stand.
1t is believed the president viii stand
pat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05

CoNsTANTlNOPLE. May The
powers today delivered Turkey joint
note demanding immediate cessation
Of hostilities in the Balkans, the ap-
pointment Of Ottoman peace ENJOYS,
and the announcement of Turkeys
choice Of a city for negotiations. 1t
is believed this foreshadows speedy
settlement of the Scutari trouble.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
BALKAN WAR NEAR END.

LONDON, May 1.--As the result OF
today's conference of ambassadors it
is expected a compromise of the Sou
turi problem will be reached whereby
all the powers will participate in the
seizure of Antivari.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
pRoTEsT AGAlNs ACTION

WASHINGTON, d. c., May q
Water users representing eleven west
ern states, including Colorado, will
meet again late this afternoon with
Secretary Lane, to protest against the
reclamation service regulations. The
conference has not as yet considered
the Colorado situation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
Mothers Club

The members of the Mothers club,
twelve in number, met with Mrs.
George McCorkle Thursday afternoon
and enjoyed May day fete. In or
der to be eligible to membership, a
woman must be the mother of more
than one child, hence there is no speci-
men of the wonderful only child
among the juniors who attend regular
ly with their mothers and who are
always provided with entertainment
suitable to their years.
Mrs. P. N. Mcclellan returned from
Denver last night where she has been
making her headquarters during her
winter vacation of three months dura-
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05

ships in the University of Chicago.
She will accept but will not enter ac-
lively upon her duties until her re-
turn from six months stay in Eu
rope. If present arrangements ma
terialize she leaves on her journey
about the middle of June. The ma
jor portions of her stay will be in
England and her old home in north
ern ireland. She expects to return
to the United States in time to enter
upon her university work during the
month OF December. The best wishes
of hosts Of friends and the gratitude
OF all Durango folk for what she has
done for our young people go with her.
S. H. (SHD CLUB
The Misses Edwards and Turner
were the hostesses of the S. II. club
this week The merry makers who
partook of their delightful hospitality
were the Misses Blanchard, Slater,
Ruffe, Salabar, Ruffe, Vandegrift, An
derson, May Vandegrift, Lough, Bry-
ant, Durbin, Mcmillan, Pike, Bennett,
Biggs and Farwell The Mesdames
Anderson and Fry were chaperons and
honor guests.
The Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary
Pioneer resident of this city and the
southwest will be interested in the
following message which was received
at The Herald office this morning:
"Los Angeles, Cal, May 8, 1913.
Durango Herald:
Thirty years ago today Miss Liz
zie' Krumpanitzsky and l were mar
ried in good old Durango. Thus more
| than half Of our lives have been spent
together in thrice-blessed companions
| ship. God be praised for leading US
| Together we send our love to al
| friends of old.
"HERBERT E. PACK
In this age of restless ambitions and
changing ideals when the sacredness
of married life is all too often for
gotten, it is indeed beautiful to learr
of the happiness that has been the
portion of these excellent people. Du-
range friends wish the happy couple
many returns of the anniversary OF
the day that forever united their des-
TIMES.
One of the most pleasant events Of
the week was enjoyed by the Ladies
of the Maccabees at their regular
meeting Wednesday evening. The dis
trict deputy, Mrs. Lulu Roberts was
present and exemplified military work
to class of seven ladies. 1t has been
the custom since the first of the year
to give a prize each month for regular
attendance, and Mrs. Laura Miles
was the fortunate winner for April
and was awarded beautiful center
piece. After the meeting closed the
ladies proceeded to Anheier's new par
lors, carrying sandwiches, cakes and
coffee and were the first to be served
with delicious ice cream by the smil-
ing proprietor and his corps OF able
assistants. Fifty ladies were present
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
Complimentary to
Mr.. and Mrs. James Walker

Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Kaufman en-
tertained company at bridge last
night in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Walker of Melbourne, Australia. Aft
er several hours of interesting games
of cards, the hostess served delicious
refreshments. The pleasures of the
occasion were shared by Mr.. and Mrs.
James Walker, Mr.. and Mrs. A. j.
Robin, Mr.. and Mrs. Chase, Miss Ro-
bin and Mr.. Anderson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05

MONTENEGRO, May l.-Austria
will agree not to proceed further
against Montenegro. Diplomats are
regarding the situation today as hope
full and expect Montenegro to submit
to the powers decree.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05

General Sherman Bell is a candi-
date for public safety in Denver. Just
as though there can be safety in Den
yer with all the mud singing and
wire pulling.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
BRYAN REuRNs TO CAPITAL.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May l.
With Bryan's mission ended he leaves
Sacramento tonight, hoping to reach
st. Louis in time to address the peace
congress Saturday night.
President Wilson thinks the Webb
bill is discriminatory. After it passes
Japan will formally protest and the
president will then suggest that ia
pan sue in the federal courts to test
the bills constitutionality.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05

Shorts condition is critical. The rob
Der fled leaving a trail of blood.
Posses are searching for him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05

FOR SALE, EGGS FOR HATCH
ING, Is FOR 81 FOR RHODE is
LAND REDS; 13 FOR 81 FOR
BROWN LEGHORNS AND WHITE
ORPINGTONS. PHONE BLACK
1853.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05

WASHINGTON, D. c., May L.
The president today nominated Mrs.
Annie Rogers as receiver of public
monies at Leadvile, Colo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
Dinner

Miss Angie Hayden was the hostess
1t a perfectly appointed dinner, Mon
day evening, at which Charles Schultz
was the honored guest. Covers were
laid for Mr.. and Mrs. George Tiffany,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Snyder, Miss
Anderson, Mr.. Charles Schultz, Mr..
George Moody and Miss Hayden
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
Reading Club

htduiHE Siub
Mrs. Milton Kaufman was the host
ess of the Reading club Thursday aft
ernoon. and also had charge of the
excellent program presented. Italians
in America was the principal topic
considered. In presenting the differ
ent phases Mrs. Kaufman was ably
assisted by the Mesdames Tyler, Per-
kins and Clark.
Mr. and Mrs. Will McComb went up
TO Electra lakes today to get their
summer cabin in readiness for oc-
cupancy.
Miss Susan Lough, one of the most
efficient teachers ever connected with
the Durango schools, has been offer
ed one of the most desirable fellow
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
Bridge Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Williamson
were the hosts at dinner Monday even
ing. After dinner the company play
ed bridge. Those partaking of their
hospitality were Mr.. and Mrs. j. r,
C. Tyler, Mr.. and Mrs, Harry Jack
son, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. White and
Miss Marguerite Jackson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05

Mr. viii Dray of Denver, the new
manager n Of the Lucky Moon niEe. has
reen the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Snyder portion of the week Mr..
Dray's family will arrive from Dem
yer within the next ten days and will
make Durango their headquarters.
Those who have the pleasure Of their
acquaintance hail their coming with
delight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
Informal Afternoon

thicTnal AlteFHuOn
Mrs. Harry Austin entertained in
formally at bridge Monday afternoon.
Thursday Bridge
The Thursday Bridge club partodk
Of the gracious hospitality of Miss
Angie Hayden on their usual meeting
afternoon. Only members were pres
ent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05

Miss Marguerite Jackson leaves for
Denver tomorrow morning on a vaca-
tion trip. If all plans materialize she
viii journey to Montana for few
weeks stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
Thursday Bridge
Young Ladies' Sewing Club

Miss Amelia Gibbs was the hostess
of the Young Ladies' Sewing club
Thursday evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05

Mir. and Mrs. j. D. Biggs ef Den
yer are the house guests of NJ and
Mrs. S. NJ. Biggs. The visitors re-
Gently returned from California where
they spent six months. They made
the trip homeward via El Paso where
their daughter makes her homs
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05

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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05
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NO Accounting IoT ldstes
The helpless monster is now easy
prey for the Indian at any time the
latter cares to dispatch him, but the
delighted savage, grinning in contem-
plative ecstacy from the bank, pre-
fers usually to tickle his artistic sense
by letting nature take its coure. The
The distended ball grows bigger and
bigger, and broad, wriggly lines oil
tensely drawn skin appear between
the ordinarily closely overlapping
joints of the bony armor Suddenly
something seems to have exploded IN
side the wallowing mass, for inflam-
nation increases SO rapidly that the
eye can mark its progress. Now, ex-
cept for the still sharply Swapping
jaws and wildly thrashing tail, the
body is almost resting upon the sur
face of the water. Some vagrant
puffs OF up-river breeze get behind it
and drive it out of the shade of the
overhanging trees ON the bank into
the full glare of the monday sun.
AS captive balloon tugs more
sharply at the ropes which hold 1t
when the sun appears from behind
cloud, so the gas in the unlucky ST.
lurian, sharply expanding in the in
creased heat, tugs upward at the inert
mass which confines it. You may, or
may not, have time to note the dis
tended middle straining to drag the
cumberson head and tail along after
it before a sharp report, like the
bursting of an auto tire, rings out,
and the repulsive mass collapses be-
fore your eyes. A few moment la
ter, the Indian, his face muffled in
wad of wet grass to mitigate the
fearful odor that assails his nostrils,
runs alongside with his canoe and
makes fast to the now motionless tail.
Then ne tows the material, enough
for two-days' barbecue, through the
backwater to the bank.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-05

First publication May /, 1918.
Last publication May Is, 1918.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-05
FINAL PLAY TODAY
IN GOLF CONTEST

Montgomery. Ala. June I-To-day's play.
when trough, out several sensational feat
ern Golf Association down 10 the stage OF
She VARIOUS flights, play In which begins at
NJ 9S.oC az to.norrow The greatest game
MaTu, birmingham. the former coming from
peIa tSinE his opponent at the eighteenth
h h hnd winning out on the nineteenth.
his first hole to Tyson but showed excel,
lent form thereaftsr. winning easily.
player. winner OF the Invitation tournament
at Birmin CHAM. lost his match TO Stahiman.
0! Nashville.
Ellis Knowles. of Pensacola returned to
form during the day. and the greatest In
terest tomorrow attaches to his match with
former Champion Nelson whitney. OF New
Orleans.
The play for Tomorrow In respective flights
VIII be as follows
Bush and e H a54e @as sh and
rngton. Jacoby and seiden: KnowIes and
whitney: McAfee and Reed; Aldridge and
liner Tutwiler and Read; G. W. Jones and
Second nigh,-Fan and Hardy; cullom
ena seid ZEN L; r. Munger and steinbehi;
Fooshee and Carroll: cowdin and Blanten'
Third hight-Block and Wright. Adair and
ee !' Tyaon and Jernigsn: watson and
SSayre' Daley and Proweil; Kirkland ana
Fourth flight Baush. and Kirkpatrick:
and Roberts: :. J. Munger and Nicholson.
Weaver and Petrie; sullivan and England /:
Fifth fisht-Mecaiiie and EDGAR: Richard,
and Iohnson; Mapes and r. g SeibIes:
Stanford and Thea; Gunter and cowden;
Ra!nwater and Spratt.
sixth niSht-A. d. Newell and Griffith ::
Gunter and Manager, Iia-lewood and Mason (;
s:eph ana r: p. Jones; g. Gmn,er ana f. 81,
4ut"lier' Hagan and Mallory.