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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29
DURANGO MILITIAMAN ON
THE COLORADO WAR

Durango, Colo, June "a, 1914.
Editor of Durango Herald,
Durango, Colo.
Dear Sir: l would like to briefly
direct your attention to an article in
the July Metropolitan Magazine, en-
titled, "The Colorado War" A "spe-
cial correspondent" therein sets forth
what really happened" although it
appears from his own statement that
he did not reach the scene Of hostili-
ties until after the regulars had for
mally taken charge. can personal
ly vouch for the utter falsity of much
that he tells, from my own observa-
ton, for | was there.
My purpose, however, is 70 call at
tention to what he had to say con-
cerning Major Lester, for Major Les
ter is dead and cannot speak for him
self. Speaking of the shooting in
which he was killed, the Metropolitan
says: The newspapers
made great uproar about 1t, claim
ing that he was attending wounded
soldiers, with Red Cross badge on
his arm. AS matter of fact the
major had rifle and before he left
Walsenburg he announced, Il am 60
ing to kill ten red-necks and make a
necklace out of their teeth"
1t seems to me almost increditable
that even gullible special corre-
spondent" should repeat such utter
foolishness againse well educated
American professional man, church
member and the father of little child
rem.
1t seems absurd, yet for the bene-
nit of those who love to believe and
repeat these wonderful yarns, will
say flatly from my own knowledge,
now mind) that Major Lester had no
barbaric designs on anyone's teeth, or
life either.
Now few more facts may not be
amiss. Major Lester did not carry a
rifle. He was shot down with Red
Cross on his arm. He had just pre-
vious to his death placed a bandage
on man, whose head had been grazed
by bullet Uieut. Scott of Com
pany u. Furthermore his body was
robbed and mutilated during period
in which the strikers had given as.
surance that they would stop shoot.
ing and bring in their guns.
am writing these things as facts
and not for the purpose of arousing
pity for Major Lester. He knew what
he was facing and took his chances.
One would think that the treatment
accorded his dead body would shame
anyone except a Balkan veteran or a
wild Apache, but itsseemed to be only
what was to be expected from the
type of man that perpetrated the La
Veta murders and dozens of other
cowardly crimes. All that I ask for
Major Lester is that he be accorded
the respect that is due any man who
proves his good faith by giving his
life in the cause he serves.
Yours very truly,
LEWIS MAYNE PERKINS.
Corporal, Troop d, 1st So. Cav. c.
N. G.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

hcers say it is impossible to tell
whether any stores the company con-
troll elsewhere will be affected. Mar
tindale is Hetty Green's right hand
man. 1t is reported the Chemical
National bank will support the COM
pany. Seventy-five creditors today
appointed committee to investigate.
A list of stores which are alleged
to be Claflin subsidiaries has been
issued.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29
FORD TO ESTABLISH HOSPITAL,

DETROIT, Mich, June 26.-Henry
Ford, the auto manufacturer, an
nounced today that he intends to de-
vote several million dollars for hnsnc-
ing the fight against cancer. He pub
lished details whereby he will change
the Detroit General hospital into
cancer sanitarium. He has already
spent 100000 on the institution and
he plans to spend $2,00O,O00 more.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

DENVER, June 25.-Herbert Stoll.
vice president and general manager
of the Joslin Dry Goods company,
today said.
'The Joslin company which Is allied
with the Claflin company. will prob
ably not be affected. Claflin people
do not hold our stock, but like 9TH
ers we have been helped by them.
The Joslin company is distinct con-
Germ"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29
PURELY PERSONAL
From Fridays Daily
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Mrs. William Tyner, of lower Flor
ida, was shopper in town today.
Hilton Brothers of Ridges Basin,
were among the marketers in town
today.
Mrs. Mike Bodo, of Ridges Basin
was business visitor in the city to-
day.
Mrs. A. A. Ritter represented the
Oxford section in Durango this aft
ernoon.
Mrs. M. E. Southall, OF Florids
mesa, transacted business in Duran
go today.
/ Ore shipments were received Tor this
local smelter last night from the Ton
Boy, Smuggler, Rico Consolidated sif
Black Girl.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29
DAM VERTICAL LIFT MOWERS
ARE THE LIGHTEST RUNNERS
AND CUT A NICE CLEAN SWATH.
THE CHAPMAN HARDWARE CO.
REGARDLESS OF WHAT THEY
SAYl

I will forfeit 500 II any other
Dentist in the s. w. can prove he
has qualifications equal to mine and
do as good work. (Put up or shut
up.) All work absolutely guaranteed
and without pain. 10 per cent off for
cash now. DR.. Dowdey, the Univsr-
sity Graduate. Plats. IS. 6-21-H
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

The officers who spent yesterday at
the scene of the death of John Boil
ton, of Tiffany, returned to the city
last evening. Suspicious circumstan-
ces surround the case, but no evidence
has been found that warrants any
arrests. Further Investigations will
be made.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29
WANTED.

WANTED--On or before July Is
to go prospecting. Will furnish my
part or will take an interest and
prospect for others. Address A. w.
Shidler, Pennington, N. M.
6-23-1-W*
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29
CHIROPRACTOR

Why suffer needlessly? Chiroprac-
ic offers you health when all else
has failed. Call and consult us about
your case. G. G. Wallace, d. c., Sny-
der Bldg. Consultation and examina-
tion free. Lady attendant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

WASHINGTON, D. c.. June 2e.--
Two deaths and fifty heat prostrations
is the record in the past twenty y-four
hours here. The weather bureau pro-
diets continuation Of the heat in the
west and south.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29
ENORMOUS LOSS
FROM FIRE IN SALEM

SALEM, Mass, June 28.-Nearly
half of this city is burned, seven per-
sons are known dead, most Of the
manufacturing district destroyed and
hundreds of historical houses dating
Ito Colonial days have been destroyed
as the result Of fre which started
here yesterday, sweeping the city. At
10 o'clock this morning the hremsn
succeeded in confining the flames TO
the devastated area.
The city assessor estimates the
damage at s10.OoO,0O0. An area two
miles long and three-qusrters Of =
mile wide was devastated. Fifteen
thousand people are homeless. Haw-
thorne's birthplace. the building most
interesting from historical stand
point in the city, was burned to ashes.
The "House Of Seven Gables" was
saved. The flames ragged unchecked
for eighteen hours until stopped by
dynamiting numerous buildings. The
water power was low and later =
famine was threatened.
The Eighth regiment Of the MILL
tia is patrolling the devastated dis
trict and the troops have orders to
shoot looters on sight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

We erred in stating that l.. w,
Hamill, the bridge contractor, depart
ed for the east yesterday morning.
Instead he remained over in town un-
til this morning when he left for
Shiprock, where he will be gentle
man of leisure until the water is low
enough so work on the government
bridge can be resumed
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

SIMPLICITY AND EFFICIENCY
THAT'S WHAT THE JOHN DEERE
SELF DUMP HAY RAKE is. THE
CHAPMAN HARDWARE CO.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

L. H. Hamill, contractor on the
government bridge at Shiprock, left
for points east this morning to re-
main until the San Juan river is low
or. On account of the high water,
work has been at standstill for sew
eral weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29
REBELS PURSUE FEDERALs.

JUAREZ, Mex, June 26.-Zacate-
cas- wires that General Thomas Ur-
bina, commanding the cavalry pursu-
ing Barron's retreating federals, de-
feated fifteen hundred federal IT.
regulars at Soledad, Thursday, kill
ing 81, and forcing others 10 aban-
don quantities of provisions and am
munition. The pursuit continues.
Villa this morning sent several
thousand of the cavalry south, hop
ing to exterminate the fedsrals be-
fore they reached Calientes.
Messages from Zacatecas convey
the information that 81 officers of the
federal irregulars were executed this
morning at sunrise.
Villa plans to march overland to
Aguas Calientes, reaching there in a
few days. The rebels expect the fed
erals to continue their retreat to
Quertare, which is their natural fort
ress.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

General Superintendent Rockwell
and wife arrived in the private car
Edna last night on trip of inspec-
ton. This morning they left for the
third division of the road, making the
trip over the Southern in order to
save time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

James German came down from
Needleton this morning, where he is
engaged in development work on the
stationed for number of weeks look
which he is interested.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

w. R. Cornell, one of the substan-
tial agriculturists of San Juan coun-
ty, was up from Rosing last night
after his little son Edward, who has
just been released from Ochsner hos
pital following an operation for ap-
pendicitis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

N. Robbins, who has been acting
cashier at the freight depot for three
weeks past, is today going through
the necessary red tape to release him
from the position. Tomorrow he and
Mrs. Robbins leave for Lawrence,
Kan, where he has permanent posi-
tion with the claims department of
the Burlington road.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Tom Burris and son, of the Flor
ida, were in today giving Durango
grocerymen liberal patronage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Mrs. E. w. Deuel. and daughters, re-
spectively wife and children of Super
intendent Deuel. of the fourth division
of the Denver 4 Rio Grande, depart
ed this morning via the Southern for
their home in Gunnison, after two
weeks visit with Mrs. c. E. Alexan-
der.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

The Mesdames Charles and A. C.
Wigglesworth were down from the
Animas valley today buying supplies
for the ranch lardsr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Elks from all parts of the country
are expected to visit the San Juan
basin after the grand lodge meeting
in Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Mrs. R. C. Moser and children came
in from the east last night on their
way to their home in Mancos.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

y T. P. Sheriff was in from the Flor
ida today supplying the trade with
dairy products.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Mrs. F. M. Bernard and Miss Hal
lie Head are up from Shiprock on
shopping expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Mrs. Margaret Pierce, landlady in
charge of the Ignacio hotel, was ir
town last night, on business mis-
sion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

MIS- Billie" Mason and little
daughter Martha left this morning on
their way to their home in Alamosa,
after brief visit with their relatives,
: the Limprechts, in North Durango.
En- route to their destination they will
tarry . few days with friends in
Chama.
Edward Everett Young, promi- |
his home state as the "high priest
/ of irrigation" returned from Trim
Bile this morning, where he passed a
few days enjoying to the utmost the
thermal springs.
} Sheriff Hoffman Of San Miguel
, county and the colored man who made
: an unsuccessful effort to beat his \
board bill, were Telluride bound pas
sengers this morning, where the lat
ter will pay the penalty for the er-
ror of his ways.
Miss Edna Connor, teacher at
Content, is enjoying a weeks vaca-
ton from school duties. The early |
part of the rest was spent in Man
cos with Mr.. and Mrs. George Carr.
, She came to Durango last night to
: visit with local friends until Satur-
J day.
C. A. Cameron, of Ignacio, was
: among the homeward bound travellers
this morning. He and Mrs. Cameron
spent several days in the Animas
valley getting the latter's brother,
Lester Huggins, established on his
new ranch, the Pearse place, which
he recently purchased.
N. Robbins, who has been acting
weeks past, is today going through
the necessary red tape to release him
from the position. Tomorrow he and
Mrs. Robbins leave for Lawrence,
Kan, where he has permanent posi-
ton with the claims department of
the Burlington road.
Mrs. E. w. Deuel. and daughters, re-
spectively wife and children of Super
intendent Deuel. of the fourth division
of the Denver 4 Rio Grande, depart
ed this morning via the Southern for
their home in Gunnison, after two
weeks visit with Mrs. C. E. Alexan-I
der.
W. R. Mason, J. P. Airy and w. F.
Weightman, commissioners appointed
by Judge Searcy in the district court
in the case of William Morrison ct
al, VS.. Mike Campion, suit for con-
demnation for right of way for a
ditch on the Florida, will have their
first meeting tomorrow morning.
Tom Accord, one Of the progressive
residents of Cave Basin, is business
visitor in the city, who is scheduled
to return to his mining interests to-
morrow. He reports with develop
ment work, the camps prospects are
daily growing brighter. Practical
mining men are coming there from
outside points and everything points
to an exceedingly active season. Sew
eral properties will begin shipping as
soon as the condition of the trail will
permit.
Louis Habermann, Rico's well
known mining man, left this morning
for Denver on a short business trip.
Just now mining is at a standstill in
his camp awaiting the action of the
D. 4 R. G. on freight rates. If the
railroad will make what the mining
men consider fair terms, Mr.. Haber-
mann says that the camp will be one
of the busiest on the western slope.
He predicts If the rate asked for is
granted, the daily ore shipments will
be between 100 and $50 tons.
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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

w. A. Perry is up from his Cedar
Hill ranch, where he spends the spring
and summer months, "watchfully
waiting" for his crops to mature.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

w. A. Perry was bound for his
Cedar Hill ranch this morning, where
he is cultivating prosperity and con-
tentment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

WASHINGTON, D. c.. June 28.--
Ernest Bicknell. national director Of
the Red Cross society. wired Salem,
offering assistance. Later he started
for the scene Of the terrible fire.
President Wilson wired Governor
Walsh Of Massachusetts,, rendering
the governments assistance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Mrs. Bernard and Miss Head, who
registered at the Savoy Wednesday
evening, left this morning for their
headquarters In Shiprock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

W. A. Snyder and J. s. Hatcher, of
Pagosa Springs, returned from San
Juan county, New Mexico, last night,
where they spent several days buying
sheep for shipment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

John Brown bought supplies at
Graden's today for his sheep camp.
He is moving his flock, numbering
about 1000 head, from San Juan
county, New Mexico, to the vicinity
of Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Basil Caramouzis returned from
Trimble yesterday, where he enjoyed
an outing of several days duration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

c. Amidon was an arrival from Pu-
ebly last night, bound for the La
plata to visit the Rudolphs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Mrs. P. A. Walters and Miss Fran
ces and Mrs. E. d. Greene, of Dulce,
are making the Strater their head
quarters while shopping in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Miss Margaret Norton, of Farm.
ington, who has been visiting the D.
R. McKinneys, left this morning foi
Ignacio to spend some time with hei
brother, Will Norton and family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Tom Burris and son, of the Flor
ida, were in today giving Durango
grocerymen liberal patronage.
Elks from all parts of the country
are expected to visit the San Juan
basin after the grand lodge meeting
in Denver.
/ The Mesdames Charles and A. c.
Wigglesworth were down from the
Animas valley today buying supplies
for the ranch lardsr.
W. A. Perry was bound for his
Cedar Hill ranch this morning, where
he is cultivating prosperity and con-
tentment.
Mrs. P. A. Walters and Miss Fran.
ces and Mrs. E. d. Greene, of Dulce
are making the Strater their head.
quarters while shopping in Durango
Harry l.. Franks, auditor of the
Silverton Northern, passed through
Durango last night, Silverton bound
He was on his return from Denver.
Mrs. Bernard and Miss Head, who
registered at the Savoy Wednesday
evening, left this morning for thei,
headquarters in Shiprock
Mrs. Margaret Pierce, landlady in
charge of the Ignacio hotel, was ir
town last night, on business mis-
sion.
James German came down from
Needleton this morning, where he is
engaged in development work on the
stationed for number of weeks look.
which he is interested.
Miss Margaret Norton, of Farm.
ington, who has been visiting the D.
R. McKinneys, left this morning fol
Ignacio to spend some time with her
brother, VIII Norton and family.
w. A. Snyder and J. s. Hatcher, Of
Pagosa Springs, returned from Sar
Juan county, New Mexico, last night
where they spent several days buying
sheep for shipment.
Miss Margaret Stafford, the inter.
esting southern maiden who is visit
ing her uncle, +. r. Graham and fam.
lily, was among the returning campers
from Electra this morning.
Deputy State Factory Inspector j
X. Radley completed his department
duties in this city yesterday and was
off for Silverton last night to inspect
manufacturing plants.
~. ". NODuiub hhu Who ioiI tHit
morning for Lawrence, Kan, where
he is to enter upon his duties In the
claim department of the Burlington
railroad July 1st.
Mrs. w. G. Killian and her little
granddaughters, Vivian, Doris anc
Noel, left this morning for Denver to
spend the summer months with the
children's mother, Mrs. Ethel Killian
B. P. Lewbold, a newcomer from
Kansas who recently settled in the
lockwood vicinity, was in the city to.
day outhtting with supplies. He is
expecting his family in few days.
The fifth serial of the Adventures
of Kathlyn will appear in the Herald
tomorrow. The photoplay is to be
presented at the Gem tomorrow even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Sheridan return
ed from Delta via Silverton this
morning, where the former has beer
mothers condition reached her last
ing after Western Colorado Power
business.
Superintendent and Mrs. w. T
Shelton left for their home at Ship
rock this morning via Mancos, max
ing the trip with their Cartercar
which is equipped with camping out
fit.
John Lillard, the well known civi
engineer, left for his home in Farm
ington this morning after short
stay in town transacting business ant
visiting with his wife's parents, thu
e. E. Seybolds.
Mias F1orance Salabar returned this
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

S. E. Shoemaker and daughter Mrs.
Harry Lawson, were shoppers from
Florida mesa today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Harry L. Franks, auditor of the
Silverton Northern, passed through
Durango last night, Silverton bound.
He was on his return from Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

W. R. Mason, J. P. Airy and w. F..
Weightman, commissioners appointed
by Judge Searcy in the district court
in the case of William Morrison ct
al, VS.. Mike Campion, suit for con-
demnation for right of way for a
ditch on the Florida, will have their
first meeting tomorrow morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

who are always delighted to welcome
them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

E. E. Martin, d. & R. G. auditor
is here on department business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Eye Glasses and Auto Goggles. All
qualities. l fit you as few can do.
Most of them have no Medical Educa-
tion or know anything about the sci
entific complications of the eyes.
There is a difference in glasses ano
few know why. 10 per cent off for
cash now. DR.. Dowdey, the Univer-
sity Graduate. 5-21-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Felix Vanderweil was down from
the Animas valley today marketing a
number of crates of those luscious
Strawberries grown on his ranch.
California fruits find a poor market
here, when it is possible to buy Ami
mas valley produce.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

C. A. Cameron, of Ignacio, was
among the homeward bound travellers
this morning. He and Mrs. Cameron
spent several days in the Animas
valley getting the latter's brother,
Lester Huggins, established on his
new ranch, the Pearse place, which
he recently purchased.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Evangelist Oscar Lowry, well
known to hundreds of Durango peo-
pie, is spending his vacation in Colo
RADIO Springs and assisting Evangelist
Billy" Sunday in his campaign.
Wednesday evening he spoke at the
tabernacle after the regular service,
on the value of personal work, or
rather the necessity of personal work
to make the meetings success.
About 5000 persons were present
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont, June 26.
Ambassador Naon expects the con-
stitutionalist delegates tomorrow.
Flushed with victory, the rebels ex-
pect to attempt to dictate terms. The
Huertaistas are standing pat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29
PURELY PERSONAL
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In the probate court today final set
tlement was made in the estate OF
the late Thomas Grimes. After all
claims were met balance of 81 ,252.16
was left to divide between the eleven
heirs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

VIM. Allen White has attacked the
lemon pie as a menace to society
overshadowing the crime of '73 or the
stamp act. Which is well enough so
far as it goes, but the Indictment
should be extended to include all the
soft and sticky opcn-faced pies, such
as chocolate, cream cocoanut and
custard. They are mussy plagarisms
of the grand old pumpkin pie, which
is a worthy institution, and which
should be copyrighted to prevent base
limitations, says an exchange.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Joe Neil is up from his Ignacio
ranch on marketing expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Miss Margaret Stafford, the inter.
esting southern maiden who is visit
ing her uncle, +. r. Graham and fam.
lily, was among the returning campers
from Electra this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Thomas Goulding is down from his
Pine Ridge sheep camp purchasing
eats for the force of men engaged in
herding his flocks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

j. e. Reece, druggist, and C.
Voorheers, exchange manager of the
Mountain States Telephone company
at Pennington, transacted business
in town today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

l.. A. and H. A. Becraft left for
their home in Monte Vista this morn
ing after transacting buiness in diff
ferent portions of the San Juan ba-
sin.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Rev. Stewart, presiding elder for
the Free Methodist church of this
SECTION, left for Bayfield, today, where
the church will open a camp meeting
at once. He was accompanied by his
sister-in-law, Miss Donner, of Kan
sas, and Mrs. Glazier, wife of the
Free Methodist minister at Flora Wis
Ia, who will assist him with the work.
Both ladies are speakers of ability
and earnest Christian workers. SO
their presence is certain to add ma
terially to the success of the meet
ings.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Mrs. H. c. Waffle and daughter,
Miss Elizabeth Stilwell. respectively
mother and sister Of Charles 6tilwell,
arc scheduled to arrive from LAwr-
ence. KAN. tomorrow night 70 spend
The summer with the latter. Ths
ladies hsvs many friends m ~ eity
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Mrs. "Billie" Mason and little
daughter Martha left this morning on
their way to their home in Alamosa,
after brief visit with their relatives,
the Limprechts. in North Durango.
En- route to their destination they will
tarry few days with friends in
Chama.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

The names of 81 candidates, DO of
them Denver attorneys, will be sub
mitted to the lawyers of the state
for vote on nominees for the va
cancy which occurs as the result of
the retirement of Chief Justice Mus
ser of the Colorado supreme court
In the list the names of four Du-
range attorneys are found, Judge w.
N. Searcy, B. w. Ritter, Edgar Buch-
anan and James A. Pulliam.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

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