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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

River of lost SOULS" and wonder
what's going on there. That section
seems as near and dear to me as Of
yore and my interest in the federal
building and the southern outlet con-
tinues unabated.
Been away now nearly two years,
at least for nearly that time have
claimed my residence here, in the
queen city of the northwest. Seems
about long enough to remain away
from the God blessed San Juan ba-
sin, doesn't it? 1t is my conviction
that no better place under the sun
can be found in which to live a use
full, profitable life, than Durango, the
jewel, in magnificent diadem Of nat
ural resources and golden opportuni-
ties.
Like most things Of super-excellence,
Durango is too inaccessible, and lies
at the end Of efforts that would make
blind billy goat stagger with sea-
sickness, when at last the heroic ef-
forts of her men and women for free
dom from this dire thraldom shall
have been crowned with success, then
will she come into her own.
Then will she be the "chiefest"
among chief cities, and those of us
VINO have wandered away will be only
too glad to return and take our places
among the noisest of those who shout
II knew it would come, didn't l tell
you So"
This is the season of our long twi-
light and yesterday evening I sat out
on the front door steps and read my
Herald until 0 o'clock. You can't do
that in Durango.
This is the wek Of our great an
nual show, the Montamara (Mountain
and Seal Festo and they are sure
putting the big pot in the little one
and then some.
The kids are all agog with excite
ment ready for tomorrow afternoon
when sure enough barrel Of LIN
coin pennies will be scattered broad
cast along Pacific avenue, and such a
scrambling for them by the kids as
will take place; they will also send
up balloons carrying certificates
worth SIS apiece.
The all-sized event Of the occasion
transpires the 4th at the stadium
where every advertisement conceiva.
bic and then whole lot more will
be pulled off.
The show winds up Saturday night
with n twenty thousand dollar fire.
works Il think it would have beer
more practical and far-reaching in eff.
feet II they'd give me that twenty
thousand beans so l could pay my
Herald subscription).
For an old "duffero from the bic
hills like myself, l am Of the opfn.
ion the jam will be too "jamniferous'
and I'll pass it up.
Last week We had two Japanese
warships at anchor in our harbor, thu
"Asama" and the "Azuma."
Both of these ships we're activel,
engaged in the Russia-Jap war anc
bear evidences of having been peltee
by shells. The Jap middies seemed
to point their indentations out with
pride.
The U. s. armored cruiser EMIL.
waukee" is anchored in the horbor al
the present time.
Met John Coston here at the Ia
coma hotel few days ago.
Mrs. r. E. Newell and her daughter
Mrs. Theo. Parker, are visiting at Sc.
.attle and visit Tacoma occasionally.
1t looks good to see Durango faces
and wish all Of you'd come.
Yours truly,
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

WASHINGTON, D. c., July T.
General Funston today wired the war
department that the federals mutin-
led and threaten to attack the Ameri-
can outposts. The Mexican command
er, General Mas, notified Funston
that if he was unable to restrain the
mutineers and they attack the Ameri-
cans, he must not regard it as order
ed by Huerta.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Marina Cordova, aged rs. passed
away at the family home this morn
ing. He was veteran of the Civil
war and his funeral which will be
held Wednesday morning will be con-
Quoted by the G. A. R. The deceased
is survived bv three children.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

One of the most interesting dis
plays of pictures ever shown in Du-
range are in the Penn Dixie studio
windows this week and are placed on
exhibition by courtesy of Mr.. TAX,
of Holland, who is here visiting his
cousin, J. R. Bali. The pictures in
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

SIMPLICITY AND EFFICIENCY
THAT'S WHAT THE JOHN DEERE
SELF DUMP HAY RAKE IS. THE
CHAPMAN HARDWARE CO.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09
0. S. GaIbreath Writes
from Pacific Northwest

Tacoma, WASH, July l, 1914.
Herald, Durango, Colo.
I often think Of far away Durango,
the beautiful city on the banks Of the
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

more than thirty fisherfolk return
ed from Electra lakes this morning,
where they camped over the Fourth,
making the best of things regardless
of the constant downpour of rain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09
THE SITUATION IN MEXICO

L. P. Rudolph, general manager of
the Lucky Four properties, transact
ed business in Durango today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09
PURELY PERSONAL
From Tuesdays Daily

From Tuesdays Daily u
a n a n y n y n a n n a a = q
G. w. Gillian and wife were ar
rivals from Dolores last night.
]. P. Lowell was in from Pine river
today on ranch and cattle business.
Mrs. S. S. Sloan will entertain the
day nursery tomorrow afternoon.
John w. Wingate went up to Sill
verton last night ON his monthly rem
tai expedition.
c. DeLuche, of Animas City, was
among the homecomers last night. He
celebrated the Fourth in Telluride.
E. M. Grimes was among the
knights Of the grip headed eastward
this morning.
Miss Nellie McCloud is home from
Pagosa Springs, where she spent the
Fourth of July.
T A. H. Masters, of Flora Vista, was
bound for the Cave Basin district to-
day to investigate conditions there.
W.. G. Swire and daughter, of
Bloomfield, were among tho Denver
bound passengers this morning.
E. A. Abey and sons are business
visitors from Park View who will tar
ry over in town for few days.
Mrs. T. ]. Kolz and children, of
Animas City, returned last night from
a visit in Santa Cruz, Cal.
Prof. Frank Rodecker has been
elected member of the high school
Mrs. B. N. Freeman, who has been
a patient at Mercy hospital the past
week, was released today.
The Baptist Mission society and
Social circle will be entertained by
Mrs. George Raymond at Pinehurst
ranch, Friday.
Mrs. Foley, who has been in Mercy
hospital the past week suffering with
nervous trouble, is reported improved
today.
b. Caramouzis, the mine. operator
and contractor, is recovering from the
injuries he sustained couple of
weeks ago when out horseback riding.
Miss Lena Ricketts, returned from
Pennington last night and leaves
for Trimble Springs tomorrow to visit
Mrs. Anna Schleuter. +,
A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Miller of Kline yesterday
afternoon. DR.. Robbins was in at
tendance.
Charles Scherer and daughter, Miss
Lena, were arrivals from Silverton.
The latter is suffering with eye trou-
bles and is here for treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conners Of Animas
City, returned from Telluride last
night, where they celebrated the
Fourth.
The Misses Edith and Bessie Chit
tenden motored to their homo in
Pennington today after . short stay
with their sister, Miss May Chitten-
IL - o. - 1s .
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

FOR SALE-$350.0O Piano cheap
or will trade for stock. Enquire at
Herald office. 7-6-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09
HUERTA'S FAMILY
FLEES FROM MEXICO

- MEXICO CITY, Mex, July ct
will be weeks before the complete re-
turns of yesterdays farcial general
election" will be known. There is no
doubt that Huerta and Blanquet were
elected president and vice president
respectively. 1t is considered certain
that congress will invalidate the cleo
tion because not enough votes were
cast, and again declare Huerta pro-
visional president. Few votes were
cast outside the district Huerta con-
trolls.
VERA CRUZ, Mex, July 6.-Gen-
erals Joaquin and Marco Mas and
Querido Moheno with Huerta and
Mas families are en- route to Puer-
to intending to flee to France. They
have $4,000,OO0 in drafts purchased
from City of Mexico banks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

The directors of the Durango pub
lie library met in regular monthly
session this afternoon at 4:3O.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Elwood Limprecht and his inter-
esting wife, departed this morning
for Bisbee, Ariz., after fortnight's s
visit with his relatives in these parts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schalles left this
morning for their home in the Monte
yuma valley after visiting with the
formers aged mother.
Miss Anna Kelly, of the Western
Colorado Power company, spent Sat
urday and Sunday in Mancos with
her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George F. Eggert,
supposed to be newlyweds from Chi
cago, spent the week end at the Stra-
ter, leaving for Silverton last night.
Mrs. P. V. Dieckman left this
morning for her home in Taos after
a brief visit with her brother-in-law,
Jack Dieckman and family.
Today was set for the adjustment
day of the estate of the late Charles
Pargin, but as the administrative was
not present, it was continued.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hart were
among the Durango people who par
took of Farmington's hospitality dur
ing the Fourth.
The greater part of the first crop
of hay in La Plata county was safely
in the barn and stack before the
heavy rain of Saturday.
Mrs. Gussie Albers came down from
Rico last night to spend month or
more with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Begue
recuperating from long illness.
The county commissioners are
meeting in regular monthly session
today. Allowing claims is the bust
ness occupying their attention.
Clarence Coston was bound for
Needleton this morning to look after
his mining interests, the Brooklyn
group.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Gilbert and
Master Clifton returned from Silver
ton this morning, where they have
been on pleasure bent since Saturday
Richard Nelson, who is now en-
ployed by the Western Colorado Pow
err company, was down from Silver
ton today, making conventional calls
on old friends.
]. r. Ball and his cousin, Mr.. TAX,
the gentleman from Holland, have
gone ON bear hunt They will re-
turn when they succeed in getting
what they seek.
Mrs. E. X. McGaillard and children
have returned to their home in the
Mancos vicinity after a couple Of
weeks visit with her father, Judge
Lennon.
Mrs. Gus Roberts and children
leave Nampa, Idaho, for Durango,
July 10 to spend the remainder of
the summer with Mrs. S. S. Sloan
and James McHolland, respectively
sister and brother of Mrs. Roberts.
The little son of Ward Dodson of
bayfield, underwent an operation for
appendicitis Saturday. His condition
was critical but his parents and DR..
Robbins, the physician in charge of
the case, consider he is showing
slight improvement today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

As the result of tour of inspec~
tion of the proposed new rural de-
livery mail route for Thompson Park
and upper Mancos by representa-
tive of the postoffice department, the
prospects seem very favorable for a
thrice-a-week service to he establish
cd.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Walter Hood was returning pas
senger to Dolores this morning after
short stay with Durango and low
er Florida relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

The Misses Raine and brother, east
ern people who have been visiting
their sister, Mrs. Kroeger in the Ami
mas valley, departed this morning for
Blaclfoot, Idaho.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

According to the Aztec Democrat,
John X. Ball and his cousin. Mr.. TAX,
of Holland, are arranging to locate q
Holland colony on the lands under the
Bloomfield mesa ditch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Gus Adrianson returned from Tel
luride last night, where he assisted
the Telluride baseball team in wrest-
ing the honors from Grand Junction
in two games out of three.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Mrs. Bell Miller and daughters,
Sophia and Grace, returned to Aztec
this morning after few days stay
here making acquaintance of their
little granddaughter and niece, who
recently took up her abode at the
Jesse Miller home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

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k}P. Holt is up from Tiffany on
stock and ranch business.
b. Glaser has sufficiently recovered
from his recent illness to look after
business at his old stand.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. X. Chase were
among the returning travellers from
Silverton today.
Ray Current and mother are up
from Aztec for brief visit with their
sister and daughter, Mrs. w. w. Bay.
Mrs. l.. s. Lively and little son are
over in Mancos visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Art McLaren.
Fred Balcom, the candy salesman,
was headed Alamosa way this morn
ing on one of his regular trips.
Mrs. G. W. Leeper spent the
Fourth in town visiting her husband
and daughter.
Gleason Brady and Horace Davies
were among the Durango young men
who tried to celebrate the Fourth in
Mancos, but the elements interfered
with their pleasure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

H. Taylor, superintendent of build
ing and bridges for the fourth diyi-
sion of the Denver & Rio Grande,
was here last night on department
business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

clude views of the Arctic region,
snap shots of Lapladers, methods of
hunting and tropics of the hunt,
numbering nearly one hundred. and
were taken by the exhibitor, who was
member of hunting expedition in
the Arctic ocean between Nova Zem-
bla and Spitzenbergen. The party
consisted of eight persons Of whom
five were Germans, two Hollanders.
under the leadership of Spaniard,
Mr.. De Gisbert. The town from which
the expedition embarked in the sum-
mer Of 1910, was Fromso, a little vii
lage in the north of Norway, and the
trip was of four weeks duration.
During the time the party shot eight
polar bears, 25 big seals and 13 small
seals. Besides this the mmebers
caught four polar bear cubt alive
and bagged eight reindeer.
Durango is not the only city In the
southwest that is not in league with
the elements as is attested by the at
tempted Fourth of July celebrations
in our neighboring towns. Mancos
had spared no efforts to make its
celebration one of the greatest in its
history. Jupiter Pluvius queered ev.
erything but the prize fight. dance
and picture show. The hundreds OF
people from outside points who
thronged the streets were so COM
pletely drenched they looked as
though they had been molting. The
entire program of out of door sports
had to be. abandoned, and this damp
ened spirits. The entertainment they
had planned to carry out was so well
arranged it is hoped it will be given
on some future occasion. Regardless
of mud, rain and hail, twenty-five
auto loads of people from other
towns motored there. The experience
that Mancos had differed little from
that in Telluride and Pagosa Springs.
However, we understand these cele-
brations were continued Sunday.
While some rain fell in Pennington,
the entertainment was presented ac-
cording to arrangement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Helen Harrington, the 12-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Har-
rington, is home from Mancos, where
she spent couple of weeks visiting
on the Paquin ranch with one of the
little daughters of the household.
Helen proved very good patron Of
the merry-go-round operating in Man
cos, as the state of her fathers pock-
etbook attests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

In the district court this morning
decree was entered for change in
the point of diversion in ditch in
the Florida valley owned by Robert
Nelson and Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Place.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

The Misses Pickering are now
domiciled in the Ross McGirr resi-
dence, 945 Fifth avenue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09
PURELY PERSONAL
From Mondays Daily

q q u u n u u u n a u u u u u .
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

The little son of Ward Dodson of
bayfield, underwent an operation for
appendicitis Saturday. His condition
was critical but his parents and DR..
Robbins, the physician in charge Of
the case, consider he is showing
slight improvement today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Mrs. G. W. Leeper spent the
Fourth in town visiting her husband
and daughter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Prof. Frank Rodecker has been
elected member of the high school
faculty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

E. A. Abey and sons are business
visitors from Park View who will tar
ry over in town for few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Mrs. P. V. Campbell, who has been
here for an extended visit with her
brothers, George and David Logan
and families, departed this morning
on her way to her home in New York
city. She was accompanied by Miss
Florence Burnett, who will enter
school in Philadelphia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Mrs. T. ]. Kolz and children, of
Animas City, returned last night from
visit in Santa Cruz, Cal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Fred Balcom, the candy salesman,
was headed Alamosa way this morn
ing on one of his regular trips.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. George Woods and
daughter Grace and Mrs. Woods par
ents expected to leave Mancos by auto
this morning for their new home in
Salt Lake, where Mr.. Woods will en-
gage in the moving picture business.
Their car is equipped with complete
camping outfit and they plan to make
the trip leisurely, stopping where in
clination dictates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Mrs. Mary Royce, aged 80, was
guest at the Savoy last night on
her way from Montezuma county to
Denver to visit her daughter. She
was accompanied by her granddaugh
ter, Miss Mary Royce. She carries
her advanced years remarkably well,
indeed could easily pass for one twen-
ty years her junior.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Paul Backinger returned from the
Telluride celebration last night. Red
Bird, the horse he entered in the quar-
ter mile race, captured first money.
The contents of Paul's pocketbook in
increased about 5000 thereby.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Mrs. B. N. Freeman, who has been
a patient at Mercy hospital the past
week, was released today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

w. G. Swire and daughter, of
Bloomfield, were among tho Denver
bound passengers this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Fl. Hishikad, the section foreman
at Elk park, came to the city this
morning with large wash tub filled
with the blue columbines that he
gathered yesterday on the mountain
sides six miles above Silverton. He
divided the flowers among his Du-
range acquaintance, near score of
people receiving generous sized bou-
quets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

The Misses Edith and Bessie Chit
tenden motored to their home in
Pennington today after . short stay
with their sister, Miss May Chitten-
den, the assiatant in the district
clerks offlcs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Mrs. Gus Roberts and children
leave Nampa, Idaho, for Durango,
July 10 to spend the remainder of
the summer with Mrs. S. S. Sloan
and James McHolland, respectively
sister and brother of Mrs. Roberts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

]. r. Ball and his cousin, Mr.. TAX,
the gentleman from Holland, have
gone on a bear hunt. They will re-
turn when they succeed in getting
what they seek.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

The Baptist Mission society and
Social circle will be entertained by
Mrs. George Raymond at Pinehurst
ranch, Friday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Mrs. E. X. McGaillard and children
have returned to their home in the
Mancos vicinity after a couple of
weeks visit with her father, Judge
Lennon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

A deal was consummated today
whereby Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gable
become the owners of Mrs. Elizabeth
Evans property, the house erected
by David Ramsay at 453 Third ave-
nue. a few years ago. The sale was
made thraugh the B. Glaser real es-
tate agency. 1t is understood that
the Gables make the purchase as an
Investment
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

: A. H. Masters, of Flora Vista, was
bound for the Cave Basin district to-
day to investigate conditions there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Helm cele-
brated the Fourth and the day after
wards in Mancos, the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Ed holland.
Mrs. M. L. Wheeler, of Junction
creek, is spending a few days in the
La Platas, where her husband has
mining interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Miss Anna Kelly, of the Western
Colorado Power company, spent Sat
urday and Sunday in Mancos with
her parents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Grandma" Schalles, probably Du-
rango's Oldest resident, has been very
poorly of late, and appears to be fail
ing fast. Until very recent years
she has been noted for her vigor of
mind and body.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Conners Of Animas
City. returned from Telluride last
night, where they celebrated the
Fourth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Richard Nelson, who is now EN-.
ployed by the Western Colorado Pow.
err company, was down from Silver.
ton today, making conventional calls
on old friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Mrs. Foley, who has been in Mercy
hospital the past week suffering with
nervous trouble, is reported improved
today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Springer arc
home from Mancos, where they ceIe.
brated the Fourth with the Ber,
Browns. On their return they were
accompanied by two of the little
Brownies" who are to be their
guests for an indefinite period.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-27
FIFTEEN THOUSAND
 AT BELMONT PARK.
Metropolitan Handicap Won by Bus <kin, Four Year Old GeIding-cover. Mile in 1.37 4-5.

New York, May 26.-Fifteen thou sand persons attended the opening of the running horse racing season at Belmont park. Long Island. today, where the feature of the card. the Metropolitan handicap. at one mile, was won by John D. Whalen's four year old gelding Buskin, ridden by Jockey Fairbrother. Bushn's time, 1.37 4-5, equalled the track record for this event established by Fashion Plate four years ago. After Ten Point had been scratched August Belmont added StrOmboH as a running mate with Rock View. the public favorite, and interest sin the event was increased when H. F. Whitneys Borrow, which had run last season in England, was posted as an additional candidate for the race, which was worth s4, 100 to the winner.
 Eleven horses bore silk, and they were sent away well together, running The ightweighted Figinny then cut out the pace and held the lead into the stretch. Fairbrother then made his move on Buskin as the turn was rounded and from the last eighth of . mile post the horse just breezed, win which was out to the last ounce to save the place from Rock View.
 The latter had no excuse. He was away well and followed the pace all the way. The weight. 127 pounds. told on him, however. and he hung when called on by Jockey Butwell
 Borrow. which finished fourth, half a length away, was badly pocketed at the head of the stretch and was crowd ed on the fence at the eighth Dole, where Jockey Notter had to pull him up. Flying Fairy was forced turning into the stretch and finished fifth. Re- publican, Buckhorn, Stromboli, Am prose, Gainor and Punch Bowl finished in the order named. The Belmont pair were favorites. with Flying Fairy and Busi<in well played second choices and Borrow next in demand.