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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-02-13
WEIRD TALE OF THE SEA.
When Death Was Cheated by a Ropes
End In a Raging Gale.

When Death Was Cheated by . Ropes
End In a Raging Gale.
Few living men have ever looked
death SO square in the face as a Ger
tain Captain Hodson. who was for
years connected with the customs
service at Honolulu. Before that he
was a %shipmaster. and the remarkable
adventure of which he was the hero
occurred while be was in command OF
a schooner that traded in the Pacific.
On this occasion the vessel was sew
eral days out from land. In the midst
of the ocean. when it was Overtaken
by a severe gale and thick weather.
For a time Captain Hodson tried to
keep the s%chooner's head up into the
wind. but the storm became so violent
that there was nothing for it but to
run before the gale. He brought the
vessel about and. pursued by a heavy
following sea, scudded it under almost
bare poles to the northward.
The captain himself stood by the
wheel to give the .helmsman direc-
tons. The rest Of the crew, having
made everything as cur as possible,
were crouched in the lee of the deck
house. M
A flaw in the wind took the schooner
aback for a moment. and in that in
slant a tremendous wave that was fol-
lowing close behind mounted over the
bulwarks and swept several feet deep
from stern to bow. t'
Every one but the captain had some
thing at hand to cling to, although the
wave wrenched the man at the wheel
from his hold and threw him on his
face. However. he brought up against
the deck house and scrambled to his
feet just in time to see the rushing
water carry Captain Hodson over
board.
H0dson's case vas as nearly hope
less as it could we'll be. for it was. of
course. quite impossible to put out a
boat in such a sea or even to bring the
schooner about to pick him up. But at
the very moment that the catastrophe
happened the ropes that held the gan
of the foremost in place broke and let
the stick drop to the deck. One end
hung out over the side Of the sch0on-
er, and several broken ropes dangled
from it. AS Captain Hodson swept by
these rope ends struck him on the
head. %Instinctively he seized one Of
them and chung to it with desperation.
The schooner tore on through the
water. and her master at the end Ut
the dangling rope was drawn in close
under her bulwarks and dragged along
through the waves. He could not have
long withstood this sort Of treatment,
for the sea beat him about iercely and
flung him again and again against the
side Of the vessel.
But presently a gust Of wind lurch-
ed the schooner well over. her lee rail-
plunged beneath the water, and at the
same instant another wave picked the
captain up and tossed him spraying
on the sloping deck. Battered as he
was. he had enough strength left to
seize the standing rigging and cling to
It. while the water poured back again
into the sea-.
The helmsman had seen Captain
Hodson swept away to death. as he
firmly believed. and his establishment
at seeing him back again on deck may
be imagined. Hodson was not seri-
ously injured by his experience. and
his vessel weathered the storm and
brought her cargo safe into port
Youths Companion.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-02-13
gigantic Neptune.

Neptune. owing to its remoteness,
shines as an eighth magnitude star.
Its diameter is $4,000 miles. or a little
more than Uranus. Its mean distance
from the sun is 2.746,OOO.OO0 miles. It
has one satellite. which revoives at a
distance Of 10000 miles. or about the
same distance as our moon. However.
OF the planet Itself we know very little.
but It seems probable that It u little
more than a globe Of very heavy gas.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-02-13
W.x Is MaritaI happine.s.

Way 70 Marital Happiness.
Marry a bright woman for success
and a pretty mi for happiness" ad-
vises a student Of the problem. Also
one who can cook for the benefit Of the
digestion might be advisable. but the
pesky laws limit you to one.-Louis.
Vile Courier-Journal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-02-13
Between Girls.

Marie-How are you going to reform
him? Kate-By marrying him. Marie
Goodness: Does be require such he
roic treatment as that?-Boston Tran
script.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-02-13

There is no tonic like that which
comes from doing things worth while.
SWEET Mnrden..
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-02-13
1 Cars o. Plants IS Winter.

Look to the dahlia and Gamma tubers
stored In the cellar. II too damp.
mold will have formed and cause de-
cay if not removed. Spread the tubersl
ont where the air is dry and separate
the perfectly good roots from those
touched with mcid. II, on the con
strary. the roots look shriveled. put
them near the door IN q damp corner
of the cellar. Ventilation must be Civ
the cellar during the winter e
5keepit dry.
BE very snre that there are no
cracks Il loose window panes TO let
Al draft and irost:: ss
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-02-13
Hanna Hia aadnae,

Il Hsnco lis sadness.
..You are going to the wedding. Jean
Pierre. and You look 10 sad"
al should think I: II Is my own
MISUNDERSTANDING Rlre.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-02-13

The highest culture 81 to speak no III.
Robert Browning.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-02-13
\ Aum.na Check a&.s,
Z >
. CHICK STRAP EASY. on THs aoasE,

check strap. This little article viii
prevent stumbling. and the bit will be
much easier on the horses mouth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20
Democratic ticket Mrs. Morgan's
family is included among the promi-
nent ones of her home state.
Wins First Prize at Baby show.

Wins First Prize at Baby Show.
Ivan Irwin, little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. X. Irwin, won first prize at .
baby show in Dallas, Tex, in which
the contestants numbered one thou
sand. The show was given under the
auspices Of the Womans Home Com
panion. He was also awarded . di-
ploma by the State Medican associa-
tion of Texas. His picture is to be
painted and to be placed on cxhibi-
tion during the Panama exposition.
Ivan was born in Durango, and the
family's many acquaintance here will
be delighted to know Of the honors
conferred upon him. He was always
considered handsome child, but his
picture in the Dallas Evening Jour
nal indicates that the past year has
made a decided improvement in his
appearance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20
Plucky Kirk.


Referring to the accident that be-
fell Kirk Herrick, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Milt Herrick, on July 4th, the Ala
mosa Empire says: Little Kirk Her
rick, whose love Of good sport puts
even his dady in the shade, said after
he reached the hospital: 4 wish that
rocket had hit me in the arm instead
Of the leg, then l could walk True
ring of the real American mettle. Lit
tie Kinks desire to be with his friends
keeps him on the firing line good
deal Of the time, always there when
there is anything doing. On the even
ing Of the Fourth when preparation
was making to launch the fireworks
attraction, somebody managed to
throw a lighted match into some pow
der, exploding about half Of the ex-
plosives. One rocket caught Kirk in
the ankle and another was driven
point end into a box car so firmly
that human hands could not pull 1t
out. But Kirk will soon be as good
ns ever and will try to get an ex-
perienced dynamiter on the next fire.
works demonstration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20
San Juan Creamery Butter.

The management of the creamery
is determined that San Juan butter
Will continue to mean butter of quail
ity. Two grades are to be establish.
ed but only the best will be placed
under the San Juan creamery wrap
pers. At present the butter market
is low but Indications point to good
market and good cream prices for fall
and winter. Recently the owners vot-
ed to increase the capital stock Of
the plant from $4,000 to $4,000. The
new stock bids fair to find ready pur-
chasers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20
Delayed Wedding.

On account of the illness of the
groom-elect, the wedding of Miss Nell
Corlett, of Monte Vista, and Mr..
Quincy Cornelius. of Animas City, has
been postponed for few days. A
short time ago Mr.. Cornelius sustain
ed injuries Of painful nature, while
in camp looking after his extensive
sheep interests. He was brought to
Durango and placed under Doctors
care. As soon as his condition per-
mits he will leave for Monte Vista.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20
Home From the Mountains.

Lafayette Sheek returned last night
from months stay in the La Pla-
ta's, where he supervised assessment
work on his claims, that some day
promise to place him in the Million
aire class.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20
PURELY PERSONAL
From Thursdays Daily

= a = = q = = = = = q = q q q q
Martin Hunermund, Of Redmesa,
transacted business in town today.
r. E. Gaines, of the Animas val
ley, delivered hay in town today.
Sam Frizzell, of Fall creek, patron
lied Durango merchants today.
Oscar Hoist, who is engaged in
mining up in the Needleton district
this summer, was down today in ths
interests Of his pantry department
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20

D. Nj. Hutchison, who recently sold
his interest in the North Durango
grocery to VIM. Mcdowell, will visit
points Of interest in the Durango Sec
tion before departing for his old
home in Dakota. In company with
Mrs. Hutchison, he expects to make
trips to Mesa Verde National park,
the Aztec ruins, Silverton and pos
sibly Psgosa Springs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20

~ - ~ ~ :" ~ ~ " " " ~ " - y "
Mrs. J. W. Sites and daughter, Miss
Mary, were shoppers from Lightner
creep today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Anderson were
down from the Animas valley today
on = marketing expedition.
John Reece, of Florida mesa, was
in town this afternoon marketing
raspberries and currants.
Mrs. Anna Nary, of lockwood, was
among the out of town folk buying
supplies at Otis-McGirr's today.
Thomas Crocker, of the Animas
valley, sold fine lot of raspberries
in our town today
Joe Hartman was down from the
Sunshine coal mine today selling the
mine product.
Miss Nellie Bennet, of Dolores, was
among the Denver bound travellers
this morning.
Miss Arlee M. Nelson, of Silver
ton. was an overnight visitor in Du-
rango last night, bound for Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. McAtee travel
ed to Pennington today, fortnight
ly habit they have.
Mrs. Dave Lewis and little grand
daughter were down from Lightner
creek this morning buying groceries
Dean Smith was passenger to Pa
gosa Springs today Oh Episcopal
church business.
Gus Johnson went up to Electrs
this morning to try his luck with roc
and line.
Sam Wittow, the Silverton mer.
chant, transacted business in town TO-
day.
Miss Helen Buchanan returned thi,
morning from Heromsa, where sh,
spent . week at the Mead ranch.
Miss Florence Salabar, county su
perintendent Of schools, returned from
Brssn last night, where she visites
the school in charge Of Miss Edns
Conner and found everything IN I
very satidaetosy eondit;oa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20
Delicious Fruit.

Blackberries, the kind that only q
few years ago was designated as only
a Pennsylvania product, are on the
market here, the fruit having been
raised in the Pennington vicinity. The
berries, both in size and flavor, are
equal to those grown in the Keystone
state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20
d. & R. G. Fireman Joins Ranks
or Benedicts.

Jesse Bledsoe, a trusted employ of
the Denver & Rio Grande, and Miss
Viola Smith were married at the home
OF the brides parents early in the
week. Rev. Mr.. Otto officiated at the
ceremony The bride is petite bru-
nette and is numbered among Ala
mosa's popular girls. The happy
young couple will make their home in
Alamosa, where the groom had q cozy
home fitted up for his bride.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20
La Plata County's Bachelordom
Loses Popular Member.

"~8 OP4l&A ishCmAuchs
La Plata county folk were treated
TO complete surprise last night
when Charles Griffith, the Florida
mesa stockgrower, ranchman, capital
ist and all-round good fellow, return
ed from Denver with bride. The all
important event occurred at the Tom
bly, home in Fort Lupton, Wednss-
day. The bride was formerly Miss
Della Tombly, very charming girl
who taught term of school on the
Florida mesa couple Of years ago,
and who made loads Of friends dur
ing her stay here. That the warm
friendships between Mr.. Griffith and
Miss Tombly had developed into some
thing Of more intimate nature was
"a secret Mr.. Griffith shared only with
members Of his immediate family.
When he left for Denver not one Of
his Durango friends suspected the
hymeneal altar was his destination.
AS the happy young couple preferred
to escape the celebration the Durango
Elks in Denver would be sure to give
in their honor, they fastened home
before the other members Of the ex-
cursion were aware the wedding had
occurred. When Mr.. and Mrs. Grit
iiths arrived at the station last night
Il number Of mesa people were there
and every one Of them admit
ted the surprise was complete. How
ever. they recovered quickly and resi-
dents Of the neighborhood to the num-
ber Of sixty or more went in body
to the Griffith home and extended
congratulations and welcome. This
morning the newlyweds left for Mr..
Grifhth's camp on Bear creek, whsrs
they expect to spend the greater part
Of thes ummer, and where they will
b pleased to see their friends. Mr..
Griffith II one Of the most substantial,
prosperous and highly respected rssi-
dents Of our county. That he has
won for his life companion one Of IL
best and most lnterssting women thst
has ever resided in La Plata county
Is the opinion Of all who share his
brides acquaintance. Starting tAsir
life together under the most auspici-
ous circumstances II seems that only
the bsst things can attend ~ vsy q
this popular couple.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20
Anticipating Increased Stock
Shipments

The Denver G. Rio Grande shops are
hastening repair work on all narrow
gauge stock cars, in preparation for
the fall stock shipment. The company
estimates that the sheep and cattle
shipments from the San Juan basin
this year will show an increase of
20 per cent over any previous year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20
AS 1T WAS TOLD
TO US
From Fridays Daily

q = = q q y = y = . = q y = =
New Country Home.
D. Mac Lean Is erecting q commo-
dious country home on his ranch out
in the vallecito community.
Back From Psgosa-
Mr.. and Mrs. Louie Wyman, Of ST.
vefton, returned from Pagoss Eprings
last night, where Mr.. Wyman spent
. wsek on STATE highway bssinsss.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20

f. Shea, Of Cortss, was a guest at
the Savoy last night on his return
from Pagosa Springs, where he had
a very pleasant outing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20
Preparing to Begin Contract.

Preparing to Begin Contract.
Tom Lotus, of the firm of LOTUS
Il Skidmore, returned from Farming
ton last night and is making prspara-
tions to begin work on the extension
to the Delta water works, the large
contract his firm was recently award
ed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20

A. G. McIntire, q sheep buyer,
came dowE from Telluride yesterday
on his way to his headquarters in
Kansas City.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20

Mrs. Kate Thomas left this morning
for her home in the Breen. neighbor-
hood after weeks stay with her
cousin, Miss Margaret Roberts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20
New Fruit on Market From
New Mexi~o

Apricots are the latest fruit to be
placed in the Durango market by New
Mexico shippers this season. The first
lot came up early in the week, and
others have followed daily. The april
cots are small but of very good fla
vor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20

Mr.. Jones, the Silverton tailor, with
his wife and daughter, were between
trains visitors in Durango today who
gave our merchants liberal patron
age.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Folz and daugh-
ters were incoming passengers from
Spokane, WASH, last night on their
way to Pennington to visit their SON.
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Allen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20

Mrs. S. P. Taylor, of the Animas
valley, was among the fruit growers
who delivered raspberries and cur
rants at Snyder's grocery today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20

Mrs. Walter Hunter, Of La Plata
City, who underwent slight opera
tion at Mercy hospital last night, is
resting fine today, with prospects for
an early recovery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20

c. F. Adamson, of the Animas val
ley, delivered vegetables at the Du-
range Mercantile company store to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20

Miss Hazel Hart is home from Pa
gosa Springs, where she spent fort
night with the daughters of the Viii
Galbreath family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20

A. d. Ogle, government man with
headquarters in Albuquerque, went
down the Red Apple line this morn
ing on department business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20
THE SITUATION IN MFXICOI

| Mrs. Firmin Hamor and little
daughter are enjoying an outing at
Electra lakes.
S. G. Kelley left the ranch long
enough today to drive in from Flor
ida mesa after supplies.
Charles Thompson was among the
Florida mesa ranchmen who gave Du-
range merchants patronage today.
Alva Short, of CASTELAR,, was among
the patrons of the Graden grocery to-
day.
H. T. Henry and wife were down
from Hesperus today delivering beef
to the local markets.
Stanley Kirk was among the sheep
men buying camp supplies at Gra-
den's today.
Alamo Sorenson, of Fall creek,
was in town today on marketing ex-
pedition.
Mrs. Dooley was in from the Flor
ida mesa today buying supplies for
the ranch larder.
A. Ii. Knight, of the Florida coun-
try, was a business visitor in our
town today.
Pat D'Connell is home from Monte
yuma county, where he looked after
his extensive cattle interests.
Mrs. j. F.. Bell, of Aztec, is
business visitor in the city, registered
at the Strater.
Miss Frances Bell motoreo down
from Bells spur today on shopping
A. F. Hood left by auto for Monte
yuma county on hurried business
trip.
The abundance of roses in this vi
cinity attest to the fact that rose cul-
ture is really worth while here.
Henry Schultz, the well known Pine
river ranchman, was in the city to-
day looking after his Durango hold
ings.
Harry Jackson, ]. A. Clay and W.
L. Clifford have been named mem
bers of the committee to solicit funds
for the annual fair.
The William Masons are on their
way home from Caliente, N. NJ, where
they have been for few weeks for
the benefit of Mr.. Mason's health.
Mrs. Harry Pearson and daughter,
Mrs. Antoine Winners, of Bayfield,,
were among the shoppers in attend
ance at Kruschke's sale.
Miss Lena Ricketts, returned to-
day to her home in Pennington after
spending several weeks with friends
in this vicinity.
Mrs. Clara Corlett, of Colorado
Springs, was bound for Cedar Hill
this morning to visit her sister, Mrs.
Worthington.
District Attorney Lane returned
last evening from Montezuma coun-
ty, where he was called a few days
ago on official business.
Mrs. Frank Broad arrived from
Denver last night to visit her sister,
Mrs. Arthur Ayres, and her brothers,
R. H. and S. S. Sloan.
Ray Morris, district manager of
the Mountain States Telephone COM
pany, went up to Silverton last night
to look after business that comes un-
der his supervision.
The Mesdames H. M. Outlet and A.
U. Fuller and the Misses Ruth Gra-
ham and Frances Fulles arrived from
the east last night on their way to
Cortez, their home town.
A. j. Loomis, of Santa Fe, an in
ternal revenue collector, was guest
at the Savoy last night en- route to
San Juan county, New Mexico, on
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20
Hurrah for the Durango Elks.

Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. McAtee, who
returned from Denver last evening
where they journeyed on the Elks' ex-
cursion, declare that distance consid-
cred, the Durango Elks' lodge made
the best showing at the golden jubilee
reunion Of any city in the United
States. Surely some boost for our
town. Both were enthusiastic in their
praise Of the courtesy extended trav-
elers on board the special by members
Of the order. Nothing was lett un-
done that would contribute to their
pleasure and comfort.
Distinguished Lodge Women 10
Arrive In City This Evening.
MRS. Carrie Napier, Of Glenwood
Springs, worthy grand matron Of the
Eastern Star lodge Of the Colorado
domain, and Mrs. Lsola Morfan,
worthy grand matron Of the order for
the New Mexico domain, arrive IN
Durango this evening. the former IA
pay the local lodge an official visit
and the latter social one. Mn. Nap
isr Il the wife Of Barney Napier. VIA
recsstly cast bis hat In the rinr fas
~ nenhation for sevss.es a ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20

FOR sALE-ss6o.o Piano sAsap
Or will trads for stock. Raqsizs 4
Herald ofAes. 7-as1f
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20

Henry Caldwell, the hide buyer, left
for points on the Southern this MORN
ing to purchase wares for the firm
he represents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20
HUERTA FLEEs FROM CAPITAL.

MEXICO CITY, July 16.-Fran
cisco Carbajal, provisional president
h,of Mexico, is endeavoring to pacify
all factions and preserve peace. A
commission is en- route to Celaya to
arrange for a peaceful entrance of
the constitutionalists into the capital
General Huerta's whereabouts is a
mystery. After congress accepted
his resignation, Carbajal was sworn
in as president. Huerta last night
visited cafes, receiving ovations. La
ter he and Banquet motored to the
suburbs where they boarded a train.
Their destination was believed to be
Puerto. Their families reached Puer-
to this morning. The capital is quiet
this morning, there being no under
current of excitement.
VERA CRUZ, Mex, July 16.-Af-
ter Carbaial was appointed minister
Saturday, Huerta started drinking
and was drunk all day Saturday, Sum-
day and Monday.
When he failed to resign Monday
as he promised, Carbajal wrote him,
"You promised to resign today. l be-
lieve you are man of your word.
Unless you resign and leave the capi-
tai Immediately, I will" Huerta re-
fused to carry out his promise.
Carbajal appealed to Banquet. La
ter he found Huerta in cafe and
demanded his resignation. Huerta
refused. Banquet said, "Unless you
resign, General Maure and l will. Not
only that, but l will take the army
with me and my first order will be
quet yesterday renewed the threat
and Huerta resigned.
VERA CRUZ, Mex, July 16.-A
special train bearing Huerta and
Banquet is lost, as far as officials
of the Mexican railroad are concern
ed. Five hours after it was due it
had not reached Orizab. 1t is con-
sidered possible that the train at
tache captured the English and Ger
man cruisers which reached here to-
day, evidently intending to take refu-
gees.
WASHINGTON, d. c., July l6.-
Carranza can establish government
commanding the support of the world
or partisan government that will not
long survive. The administration is
awaiting his choice.
1t has been learned that the presi-
dent is determined not to recognize
the 4eican government unless it rep
feSehts- the whole of the Mexican peo-
pie and is pledged to restore constitu-
tional government. The powers will
not recognize any government that
America will not recognize.
America will insist that Carranza
adopt conciliatory attitude and ex-
poets him to take broad patriotic
attitude, protecting political oppon-
ents and foreigners. If he does this,
America will influence bankers to
loan him money.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20

Miss Rita Zingg, of San Francisco,
is an interesting visitor in our city.
She is the house guest of Mrs. Sarah
Fraser.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20

Those who consider that operators
in the La Platas this year are only
marking time, having a mistaken no.
tion of the situation. More men are
employed in the camp now than at
any time in its history. Also more
properties are shipping ore than ever
before. Better still nearly every prop
erty is gradually increasing it's work.
ing force.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-20

Ogle Monteith, of the Florida mesa,
and his nephew who is visiting him
from Pennsylvania, were in town to-
day supplying the trade with butter
manufactured at the Monteith ranch.