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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02
ALBERT MCCONNELL
VICTIM OF HOLD-UP

To be held up by armed bandits at
$3.50 in the evening when within a
half block of his boarding place was
the unusual experience of Albert Nc
Connell, youngest son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. E. Mcconnell of this city. ALBERT
has charge of distributing depot in
Oakland, Cal, for Gilfllan Brothers,
wholesale dealers in dental supplies.
The exciting event occurred in that
city near 1869 Jackson street, where
he resides. In a recent letter to his
mother he gives the following inter-
esting account Of the "hold-up":
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02
southern Colorado after the strike

southern Colorado after the strike
was called.
That probably both sides were at
fault in the recent industrial war and
for that reason he will not pass judg-
ment,
That Lawson admitted to him that
the boys were getting beyond his con-
troll after they had been out on strike
for several weeks.
That he would not make an at
tempt to discuss what happened af-
ter the strike was called or decide
who was in the right or wrong.
That he is getting too old for the
strenuous campaigns, and that this
will probably" be his last campaign.
That if a woman 81 years old would
make such talks as Mary Jones did
that he would just laugh at them un-
less she violated the laws of the state
and then he would throw her in Jail.
That the operators had . legal
right to refuse to confer with the
strikers and that they still had the
right to receive protection from the
state to prevent destruction Of prop
erty and the protection Of the lives
of their employees.
That Governor Ammons had the
right to call out the state militia for
the protection of mine properties but
that the state had no right to pay
the militia for their time.
That the operators have the right
to refuse to accept a plan dictated
by another party and also have the
right to refuse to recognize the un.
ion.
That he sanctioned the calling ou'
of the militia by Governor Ammons
That he has had change Of hear
since he drafted the bill calling fol
bonds to the sum of $1,000,000 with
which to pay the members of tht
state militia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DETERMINATION OF
HEIRSHIP.

In the Matter of the Estate of Vio-
lettie Nj. Scouton, Deceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
on Monday, the 30th day of Novem-
ber, A. D. 1914, at the hour of 10
a. m. of said day, the same being
one Of the regular days of the Sep
tember Term of the County Court of
La Plata County, in the State of Colo
RADIO, |, Henry r. Scouton, Admins
traitor of said estate, will appear be-
for the Judge of said Court, present
my final settlement as such Admin
istrator, pray the approval of the
same, and will then ask to be dis
charged as such Administrator. At
which time and place any person in
interest may appear and present OBJ
jections to the same, if any there be.
AND FURTHER NOTICE is
HEREBY GIVEN, that at said time
and place the Court will receive and
hear proofs concerning the heirs Of
said deceased, pursuant to the veri-
fled petition of Henry r. Scouton,
husband and claimant as heir at law
of said deceased, heretofore filed
herein, asking for judicial ascertain
ment and determination of the heir
ship of said estate, and from which
it appears that Henry R. Scouton and
Addie R. Scouton are heirs of said
deceased.
NOW, THEREFORE, any and all
persons who are or who claim to be
heirs at law of said Violettie NJ.
Scouton, deceased, are hereby requir-
ed to be and appear thereat, or abide
the determination of the Court there
on.
Dated at Durango, Colorado, this
2Sth day of October, A. d. 1914.
HENRY R. SCOUTON,
Administrator of the Estate of Vio-
lettie M. Scouton, Deceased.
James A. Pulliam, Attorney.
First Publication Oct. 90, 1914.
Last Publication Nov. 10, 1914.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02
pATTERsoNIAN CHANGES.

Poor Old Tom Patterson is begin
ming to see the handwriting on the
wall. When he left Denver he was
"soppy wet" But as he gradually
went over the state and found out
how things were going he became
dryer and dryer until, when he got
to Grand Junction, he made this as
founding crack at his friends: "As
] go into wet towns l am met by
blear-eyed, dull-faced people, but
when | get into dry towns like Grand
Junction have clear-eyed, intelli-
gent audiences" May be hard for
Tom to explain this when he gets
back home.-Colorado Springs Tele-
graph.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Latest reports from the battle line
of about 300 miles square in Colo
fado is to the effect that Carlson Is
moving everything in front and be-
hind him-making clean dash
through the enemy's breastworks and
will continue the onward charge un-
Ill o'clock of the evening Of the
third of November, when he will take
a night off listening to the wonder
full stories the ballots provide. Great
hattie this.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02
Oakland, Cal, Oct. 20, 1914.

OdklduOy SAl., OCL. GU, 1O1Hs
Dear Mother:
Have just had one of the most
gruesomely exciting times Of my life.
Had just finished letter to Gil and
was going to take book to Mrs.
Muelzer (the woman have hired to
work for me), when it occurred to
me to ask Evalyn Kelley to go along
with me. Evalyn lives at 1869. We
had gone out the front door and had
turned up jackson street, with fif-
teen dollars in cash and check for
So on one pocketbo0k; several blank
checks made payable to me and sign
ed by Gil In another pocketbook;
about three dollars in silver, about
$75 in plate gold in envelopes, and a
watch and jewelled fraternity pin, and
Evalyn with two diamond rings and
a sorority pin set with pearls. We
we're talking In fun, and had not gone
one hundred yards from 1869 when,
in the darkest portion Of the street,
two men, each armed with revolvers,
stepped out In front Of us. i didn't
realize at first what was happening
until felt one Of them going through
my pockets, and saw q gun at my
nose. The men were saying, "Your
hands up, and not a word" look
ed over at Evalyn, and told her not
to make a move. Seeing that the
men were not molesting her, was in
tent upon watching what they would
take from me. The first thing found
was the pocketbook containing the
fifteen dollars and after that the loose
silver that was in another pocket
The ruffian felt for my watch but in
his haste let it go and ! still have
IT. kept my fraternity pin hidden
by holding my coat over it with my
elbow, for I didn't have both hands
up, though was being cussed at for
not having them SO. The plate gold
was not discovered. The last thing
taken was the pocketbook containing
the checks that were blank. The
thieves were then telling US to "beat
it. said to the one who had search
ed me, "Wait a minute, old man. That
last pocketbook that you took con-
tains nothing Of any value to you,
but its contents are Of great value to
me. Please return it."
He did, and again told US to beat
1t while both Of them held the guns
on our retreat. Nothing was taken
iioH
We went into the nearest house
and called the police over the phone.
But the hold-ups had plenty Of time
to make good their escape before the
detectives arrived.
One Of the newspapers has Just
called up for . verihcation Of the
story, which was told, no doubt, at
the police station.
And that is all, mother, except to
repeat that l am out about $18, to-
gether with = key to \ drawer in the
safe, and some stamps and q check
for So made payable to Gil Bros, on
which, however, l have arranged to
have payment stopped.
1t all happened about $3.50, and the
itself didn't take more than
one minute. I WAS quite excited right |
after the affair, though not while It |
was going on. II u late now and |
| am all calmed down again, though
| will confess, ! can't think Of any
thing else to write TO you, mother. I
viii tell you other nsws n another
st*sr. ALBERT,
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Remember Mrs. Orme's admins
tration has been business instead of
political. In this she has justified
every Democratic vote cast for her
two years ago. She turned in over
TWELV EHUNDRED DOLLARS for
the year 1913. If the taxpayers de-
sire efficiency and not politics. they
will give Mrs. Orme their support
election day. If they do not then it
will not make any difference what
officeholders do with excess money
earned in way of fees. It's up to
the voters TO decide the matter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02
FOR SALE STOCK.

CATTLE RAISED IN COLORADO,
GOOD BLOOD, IN GOOD SHAPE.
ABOUT FOUR HUNDRED AND
FIFTY HEAD IN ALL; FROM 1876
TO $50 HEAD OF CALVES, 35 TO
40 HEAD YEARLING HEIFERS, 40
TO 80 HEAD OF TWO YEAR OLD
.HEIFERS, THE BALANCE COWS.
WRITE OR SEE N. H. IRWIN,
FARMINGTON, N. Nj. BOY 81.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02
SHERIFFS SALE.

BY VIRTUE of an execution is,-
sued out of the Clerks Office of the,
District Court of La Plata County ans
State of Colorado, and to me directed,
whereby ! am commanded to make
the sum of One Hundred Eighty-six
and $500 Dollars ($1S6.5S) besides
interest and costs of suit, the amount
of certain judgment recently OBJ
tanned against W. II. Howe and B.
F. Howe in favor Of The Denver
Laundry Machinery Company,RHt of
the lands, tenements, Nods and ]Ehat-
tells of the said w. II. Howe, 7 have
levied on the following property, to-
wit:
Lots lat and 149, Main Street, AMI
mas City, in the County of La Plata.
and State of Colorado.
THEREFORE, according to said
command, l shall expose for sale, at
Public Auction, all the right, title,
and interest of the above named W.
H. Howe in and to the above describ-
ed property, on Saturday, the 18th
day of November, 1914, at 10 o'clock
a. M, at the west front door of the
Court House in Durango, Colo.
Dated at Durango, Colo, this 10Th
day of October, 1914.
ARTHUR c. FASSBINDER,
Sheriff of La Plata County.
By CHAS. E, MEUSER,
Under Sheriff
First Publication Oct. %, 1914.
Last Publication Nov. IL, 1914.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02
NOTICE OF FINAL TTDEMEN,Y
AND DETERMINATION OF
HEIRSHIP.

In the Matter of the Estate of Mamie
K. Shields, Deceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
That on Monday, the 23rd day of No
vember, A. d. 1914, at the hour of
10 a. m. of said day, the same being
one of the regular days of the Sep
tember Term of the County Court of
La Plata County, in the State of Colo
RADIO, |, May S. Kaylor, Administra-
trix of said estate, will appear before
the Judge of said Court, present my
final settlement as such Administra-
trix, pray the approval of the same,
and will then ask to be discharged as
such Administrtrix. At which time
and place any person in interest may
appear and present objections to the
same, if any there be.
AND FURTHER NOTICE is
HEREBY GIVEN, That at said time
and place the Court will receive and
hear proofs concerning the heirs of
said deceased, pursuant to the veri-.
fed petition of May S. Kaylor, claim.
ant as heir at law of said deceased.
heretofore filed herein, asking for a
Judicial ascertainment and determine
ton OF the heirship of said estate.
and from which it appears that May
). kaylor, Jessie ]. Wigglesworth,,
Effie ]. Smith, Gertrude Bagby and
Walter R. Shields are heirs of said
deceased;
NOW, THEREFORE,, Any and all
persons who are or who claim to,
be heirs at law of said Mamie r..
deceased, are hereby required
to be and appear thereat, or abide
the determination of the Court there
On
Dated at Durango, Colorado, this
18th day Of October, A. d. 1914.
MAY S. KAYLOR,
Administrative of the Estate of Ma.
mie R. Shilds, Deceased.
Russell & Reese, Attorneys.
First Publication Oct. 22, 1914.
Last Publication Nov. IL, 1914.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02
Fashion note: When the high winds

Fashion note: When the high winds
blow in Chicago it catches the wo-
mems skirts, specially when the wo-
men turn a corner, and their skirts
are blown high above their knees.
Chicago women have an idea that
men gather at corners to see the ex-
hibition afforded by the wind, and SO
this winter they will wear velvet leg
gings, reaching above the knees.
Around the ankles the leggings will
be trimmed in fur. Chicago women
imagine the men are going to be ter
ribly disappointed when the wind dis
plays those leggings, instead of legs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Kansas City will open its magnif-
cent new union station with a parade
in which the fire department will take
part and the city officials will ride in
carriages. Let's see, isn't that the
way Rome opened the Coliseum?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02
THE TOLL OF TIME.

Batting way dowa in the 200 glass,
and in miseSabls second division
teams, this year likely marks the
passing of two of the greatest stars
of baseball Hans Wagner and Nap
Lejoie. They may stick around for
another season or two, but their
reign as stars is ended definitely by
old Doc Time, an umpire from whose
decisions there is no adequate appeal.
They were the best in the business
across many seasons, and hold rec
ords which even Ty Cobb may not
equal, but their day is done in their
chosen profession. and unfaithful fans
shall turn to other heroes, who are
prepared to do it now.
From which one may gather an i'm
portant lesson, in whatever line of
endeavor, no matter how far remov-
ed from the big show; the age old
lesson of times inevitable toll and
the Importance of improving ones
best period of usefulness; in some
lines this lasts longer than in our
national pastime, but the reasonable
time limit is known to every man in
his chosen field, says the Atchison
Globe. He probably knows also that
he may hope to lengthen this period
by taking care of himself And If
he improves this knowledge he should
be able to face the finish cheerfully,
confidently, knowing he played his
hest game, although he could not at
tain to stardom's heights.
The young man who runs riot with
wealth and earnings is the one who
should pause to give thought to this
toll Of time, from which there is no
doaging nor available alibi. At Il
later date he will be forced to under
stand that there are no exceptions,
and the sooner he learns it the bet
ter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02
AND PATTERSON ADMITS THESE

From Trinidad Advertiser.
That the good name Of the state has
been defiled.
That no chief executive ever labor
ed more earnestly than Governor Am
mons to avoid strike.
That he knows nothing about the
conditions Of the industrial strife in
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

There is so much lying in the war
dispatches that Russian report says
Germans fired at the moon, thinking
it u searchlight of Russian battle
ship. Notice is hereby officially serv-
ed on the allies that they cannot whip
Germany that way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

We certainly sympathize with the
newspapers that have to stomach
Brake in order to secure state print
ing. These are hard times-Demo-
cratic times--and we do not blame
the papers for hooking onto the plum,
but the voters should be governed ac-
cordingly and vote for Ramer for
secretary of state. Pearce and his
rang need cleaning out. The secre-
tary Of states office has been a stencil
for some time past. Needs removal
ing from top to bottom.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

How Ed Keating and Senator
Thomas can have the nerve to 20
before the people of Colorado this
fall and ask them for their votes is
past all understanding with men who
think. Just to think that after vot-
ing against every measure for the
benefit Of Colorado this pair Of shy
sfcrs would come back to IL state
and ask the voters to give them per-
mission TO repeat the dose. That
surely takse nerve, but I'd an4 Char
ley have neither Of them ever been
accussd Of being short on nervs-
Glenwppd Pest
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Congressman are going to have
brief campaign, at least those who
fingered on the job in Washington,
but it's SO hard to interest people in
politics that it may not make much
difference.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

George Stallings is not only man
ager of considerable ability, but the
greatest prophet the season has pro-
duced. So far as we can recall he is
the only one who really told us so in
advance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

This is noticeable. When the al
lies give ground it is said by the war
office to be of little consequence, but
If it is gained back it is always of
the greatest Importance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

The allies have the advantage in
naval fighting up to date, although
there hasn't been great deal. Con-
troll of the sea lanes is much more
important naval advantage which
also rests with the allies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02
WAR BRIEFS.


The common greeting in London is
"How are you getting along with
your war song?" Every one is writ
ing war song, hoping to give Brit
ain another Marseillaise. But so far
none of the recruiting songs which
the music halls are trying to popu-
larize have taken like Its a long,
long way to Tipperary." The favor
ite whistling tune on the march IS
by all odds the Marseillaise, although
the soldiers chorus from Faust"
and any spirited air has only to be
started to be taken up by the entire
line.
Recognition is given German dis
cipline by Luigi-Barzini, war CORE
spondent with the French of the Ro-
man Corriere Della Sera, in a recent
article on the fighting about Cham
bry. "Along the road of Chambry a
story of a combat. of man against
man was told by the dead" wrote Mr.
Barzini. "A troop of Germans who
had been left behind to guard the
rear had taken cover in the ditch
along the road, from where they had
replied to the fire of the enemy. The
Germans offered resistance to the
very last-the last dead F'renchmau
lay three meters from the ditch. Then
the storm passed over them and kill
ed the last one. Stabbed through
and through with the bayonet, the
German soldiers lay against the en-
bankment in a row. Bent bayonets
and broken rifles spoke of the VIC
lence of the desperate struggle. The
first in the row was the sergeant
who had left part of the small force
1t seemed that even in death he still
uttered commands. Another group Of
dead lay about the body of the officer
who had been in command. The SINH
larity of expression on the faces o1
the dead was striking. Only the uni.
form told the private from the off
GER. There was sort of fraternity
among them all even in death. The
dead Germans still had their KNAPP.
sacks on their backs, were splendidly
dressed, and appeared to be ready
for parade"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Yes, blame the C. F. & l. company
for providing employment to ten thou
sand men which means a population
of 100000 for the state. All our ills
are due to such employment. The
arguments of federal domineered
sheets makes us think more Of ro-
Ippfc
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Undoubtedly most voters have their
minds made up whom they want to
see elected. However, candidates will
keep up the work of buttonholing un-
til the last vote is cast.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Democrats, let US get together,
keep together and stay together
solid front"
Isn't the above splendid advice
from newspaper that never sup
ported straight Democratic ticket?
But the Democratic national admin
istration and Secretary Pearce are
hard taskmasters. They demand ev-
erything be swallowed
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

An armistice was granted the 9TH
er day at Using Tau, but it was only
to bury the dead, which isn't parti-
cularly suggestive of peace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Wouldn't it be nice if Roosevelt,
having had his share of the limelight,
would be as graceful and modest as
w. II. Taft? Taft may have been
punk president, but he is a mighty
fine ex-president
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Col. Henry Watterson and Presi-
dent Wilson are friends again, but
the chances of truce between the
colonel and the kaiser seem limited
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Hon. Bryan says love and not
armament must be the basis of peace,
but it will be hard to supply the Eu-
ropean demand after what has hap
pened.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Why doesn't the federal patronage
sheet of Durango tell the people the
amount of money turned into the
county treasury by former Democrat
ic officials?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Mother" Jones is again in Colo
rado-making speeches against the
Republican nominees. The woman
knows on which side her bread is but
tered
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

1t probably will go down in his
tory as the Grind Stone War, be-
cause of the many turning move
ments.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Picking up Kansas daily we find
the advertising cards of an even
bakers dozen. Here it is considered
non-professional to spend dollar in
printers ink. a
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Your pronunciation of the war
names may be as nearly correct as
your neighbor's. Be sport and take
a chance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Representative Gardner views our
military weakness with alarm, but it
may be real help in keeping out
of trouble.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Some day we shall learn whether
Russia or Austria produces the big
gest liars, but just now the competi.
tion seems keen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Wilson is fond Of Marshall" says
a headline. Perfectly natural, for
Marshall has done nothing either way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Voting this fall is business propo-
sition. If you want trouble and thea
more trouble, vote for the Tom Pat
terson brigade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Costigan declaring for Free Trader
Keating makes it clear the Progress
sive leaders in this state are assist
ant Democrats.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

And the Braves may also be cata-
logued as the guys who crumpled the
plan in Plank.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

1t has been week or two since
the emperor of Austria died last, and
he is still denying it occasionally.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Brake and Kenehan, and Thomas
and Patterson. Isn't it wonderful
combination of crow-eaters and agi-
tators?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

How can the European war be
stopped? There really isn't any ques-
tion worth considering until this is
settled.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Add to list Of war books: "The
Siege of Philadelphia" by George
Stallings.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

This one longs for the day when
every political meeting will be frost
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

cline is busy probably started
those well known European compli-
cations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02
II you had $4,000. 900 would you be
good or . degeneratef

We used to know an absent mind
ed man who used to get shaved
twice the same forenoon. and was
great Joy to the BARRIERS.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

1t looks like the little Japs are af-
ter more land in the present contro-
versy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Just a few more days Of anxiety.
Then it will be all off with the law
breakers. Mary Jones will have to
hike.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Do your campaigning earnestly and
energetically, but refrain from throw
ing mud.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Orme, McDevitt, Fassbinder, Wer-
ner, Greer, Robbins, Bluck, Berri. A
splendid list of candidates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

This is year for partisan poll
tics to be cast aside and convictions
voted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

The ticket that graces this pag,
is one that should be elected.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

This year politics consists Of count
ing the few in the audience.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Harry McDevitt is going to be
elected if the voters do their duty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

If you want business instead Of
politics continue Mrs. Orme as county
clark ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

Fassbinder's record as sheriff en-.
titles him to reelection.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

A lot Of time is wasted in telling
people to hurry.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-02

The Republican local ticket is one
of efficiency