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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28
THE SITUATION IN MEXICO
MEDIAToRs HAVE
"A HARD PROBLEM

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont, May 49,
One big question before tho media
tors is whether the arrival of the rep.
resentatives of Felix Dial will foice
the constitutionalists to participate
in tn' mediation conference. tLe
nia'. representatives deny any 70
litical significance is at,ached 70 the
visit. but their fr'endlineS with
Huerta's envoys indicates otherwise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28
HORSE BREEDERS.

-
The beautiful stallion Electron i'm
ported from Oldenburg, Germany viii
make the stand for the season at the
San Juan stables in Durango. Phone
Red ID. Come and see this beauti-
full horse.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28
OF WHAT THEY
.a... SAY!

s l will forfeit 500 If any other
Dentist in the S. W. can prove he
has qualifications equal to mine and
do IS good work. (Put up or shut
.up.) All work absolutely guaranteed
and without pain. 10 per cent off for
cash now. DR.. Dowdey. the Univer-
sity- Graduate. Plata 18. 5-21-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28
DAM VERTICAL LIFT MOWERS
ARE THE LIGHTEST RUNNERS
AND CUT A NICE CLEAN SWATH.
THE CHAPMAN HARDWARE co.

Eye Glasses and Auto Goggles. All
qualities. ] fit you as few can do.
Most of them have no Medical Educa-
ton or know anything about the sci
entific % complications of the eyes.
There is difference in glasses and
few know why. 10 per cent off for
CASH now, DR.. Dowdey, the Univer-
~ Graduate. = SPLIT
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. William Phelan. Miss
Mercedes Phelan and Miss Rolena
Fickle returned last night from a
motor trip to Aztec. On their way
down Saturday afternoon they en-
countered some very muddy roads, the
result of the rain and hail storm that
visited the Elco section shortly after
noon on that day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mrs. Maud Pargin has been ap-
pointed administratrix of the estate
Of the late Charles Pargin. Includ-
ed in the estate is real estate valued
at $4,000 and personal property es-
timated at $4,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28
A BARGAIN.

270. acres of land, all fenced; 45
acres in cultivation, 20 acres in al
falfa, with 2 and 7.1O feet Of water
in the Pine River Canal. Land locat-
ed near Tiffany, Colo. Sixteen ($16)
dollars per acre buys this. Snap Il.
taken at once. B. Glaser and j. D.
Adams. A21-tf DIV
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

SIMPLICITY AND EFFICIENCY
THAT'S WHAT THE JOHN DEERE
SELF DUMP HAY RAKE is. THE
CHAPMAN HARDWARE CO.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Final settlement of the estate and
determination of heirship of the late
Erick Peterson was made in the pro-
bate court this morning. The final
report in the estate of the late Peter
Daum was also made.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

B. w. Richie, who represents the
f. W. Bowser Pump and Tank COM
pany in this section, is musician
of exceptional ability. For several
years he sang in number of the
largest churches of the east Last
evening he favored the st. Mark S
people with solo, which was greatly
appreciated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28
PURELY Personal
From Tuesdays Daily

Mrs. Heber Graves was down from
the Animas valley today shopping.
William Morrison, of Florida mesa,
transacted business in town today.
A. +. Cummins represented Pa
Rosa Springs in our town last night,
Bart Sease is home from Mancos,
where he spent a couple of days on
private business.
Mrs. Will Morrison, Jr., Of the Flor
ida, was supply purchaser in town
tooay
John and Vincent Jelenik were
among the grocery purchasers at Gra-
den's today.
Charles Griffith was in from Flor.
ida mesa today on land and stock
business.
II. T. Henry, of Hesperus, deliver
ed load Of beef and pork to the To-
cal trade today.
The Morning Democrat has ngair
endorsed itself on the highway driv,
to Sunnyside.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Pearson re-
turned from Pennington Saturday
night en- route to Silverton. Mrs.
Pearson derived much benefit from
her stay in the lower altitude.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mrs. j. R. Trotter and little son
were arrivals on last nights Eastern,
bound for their home in Mancos. They
were on their return from two
months visit with relatives in Illi-
nois and Iowa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

]. L. Spencer, reformed newspa-
per man, who has been doing Duran
6 in the interests of the Postom
Cereal company, went to Aztec this
morning to supply the trade with his
wares.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Rev. W. c. Merritt, of Claremount,
Colo, was among the homeward
bound travellers this morning. He re-
turned from Aztec last week, where
he addressed the San Juan county
Sunday school convention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Miss Christine Mathieson, the well
known nurse. is confined to her bed.
An acute attack Of rheumatism is her
physical affliction.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mrs. James Belmear is over from
Dolores, looking after her business
interests here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mrs. ]. D. Maupin left this morn
ing for her home near Tres Piedras,
N. NJ, after an extended visit with
her daughter, Mrs. R. H. Sloan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Miss Ethel Wakeman, teacher of
mathematics in the Pagosa Springs
high school, departed this morning
for her home in Denver after few
days stay in Durango, the house
guest of Mrs. ]. d. Adams.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Smith and Mrs.
Catchpole motored over from Pagosa
Springs last night on combined busi-
ness and pleasure trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Attorney L. P. Main was bound for
Oxford this morning to give a da.
to his agricultural interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Donald Fairchild, nephew of Rev.
R. s. Fairchild, departed this morn
ing for his home in Paxton, Ill. On
his way ne will make short stop
in Denver. The young man made
many friends during his sojourn in
La Plata county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mrs Mallie Hammond left for La
Plata City this morning to enjoy a
few days in the mountain town that
was her home for number Of years..
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Miss Bernie Koehler, of SiIverton,
spent today in Durango, the guest of
Miss Marguerite Jackson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

A man charged with drunkenness
and vagrancy was the grist in the
police court this morning. The fine
for the combined offenses was s15.
According to late reports he was pre-
pairing to liquidate and shake the dust
of Durango from his feet
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

w. w. McAlpine is down from the
lockwood lumber camp, doing Duran
go attractions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mrs. Dooiey and son-in-law, Joe
Weilang, were in from Florida mesa
today giving attention to business in
terests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

John Nardin, aged 81, jassed away
at Ochsner's hospital at AN early hour
this morning. Nephritis was the i'm
mediate cause of death. Deceased
was a native of Austria He is sgs-
vived by his wife, who was at his
bedside when the end came. The re-
mains will be shipped to Telluride for
interment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Judge McCloud is at his post of
duty again after weeks siege with
rheumatism. His appearance indi-
Gates that his presence in his office
is due more to determination than the
rapid return of good health.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

j. II. Brison, travelling salesman for
an implement company, was bound
for Pennington this morning, where
he recently booked orders for two
carloads of his wares and has more
in prospect.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

A large number of the younger
Christian workers of the city and
section were present at the union
meeting of the young peoples church
societies OF the city, which was held
at the Presbyterian church last even
ing between and s.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Miss Bernie Koehler, of Silverton,
spent today in Durango, the guest of
Miss Marguerite jackson.
Attorney L. P. Main was bound for
Oxford this morning to give da.
to his agricultural interests.
Mrs. James Belmear is over from
Dolores, looking after her business
interests here.
W. w. McAlpine is down from the
lockwood lumber camp, doing Duran
go attractions.
Mrs. Vest Day and little daughter
Wilmet went down to the Elco ranch
this morning for an extended stay.
Mrs. Nina Snyder, of Silverton,
spent the time between trains in town
today on a combined business and
pleasure mission.
The Misses Mabel Brown and Stel-
la Seiger were arrivals from Creve
Couer, Mo-, last night en- route to the
Dolores section to visit relatives.
Charles Morast, express messenger
on the Southern, is enjoying brief
vacation from his daily grind He is
passing the time at Electra fishing.
c. II. Cobb, the Uneeda biscuit
dispenser, returned last night on the
Southern from three weeks trip
through his territory
Mrs. John Nardin left for Tellu-
ride this morning with the remains
Of her husband, who passed away at
Ochsner hospital yesterday morning.
Kirk" is no doubt delighted over
the prospect Of an early meeting with
the Democrat people. Wonder if he
carries the same old clothespin?
j. II. Rodgers, of Bayfield,, and his
mother, Mrs. D. Rodgers, of La Jara,
left on this mornings Southern for
Mancos for a short stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. Van Slyck, of Sil
verton, passed through Durango this
morning on their way to Pennington
for brief outing.
Last nights Southern arrived near.
ly six hours late. The washout at
mile post 81 was again responsible
for the delay.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. f.. Hatcher and
| child of La Boca. motored to Duran
go last evening and are tarrying over
in town today, guests at the Strater.
II. b. Rudy, special agent for the
Denver g. Rio Grande, spent the night
| in town looking after railroad trou-
bles that come under his supervision.
Lafayette Cason, Sr., is in from the
Kline section after his wife, who has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Cason the past ten days.
Miss Faith MeMurray, one of Az
tees popular teachers, left for Colo
RADIO Springs this morning to spend
portion Of her summer vacation.
Mrs. ID. b. Shaut, widow of the late
DR.. Shaut, left for her home in the
Allison section this morning, after
transacting business in town.
A merry go-round is being erected
on the corner of Eleventh and Main
today. There is where the kiddie and
his coin will part company.
The regular monthly meeting Of
the w. C. T. U. will be held at the
public library tomorrow afternoon at
the usual hour.
City Engineer Roy Goodman is out
on the pipe line making surveys for
tne contemplated changes and secur-
ing data for the right of way, etc.
James johnson was returning
passenger to Aztec this morning. Mrs.
Johnson will remain in town several
days the gnest of Mrs. Ellen Gal
lotti.
W. w. Welbourn, Union Pacific
engineer, who has been over in the
Montezuma valley looking after in
terests, spent the night in town on
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28


Florida mesa and Oxfora Presbyter-
ian churches, returned home this
morning. He came in last evening to
attend the union services of the c. E.
societies of the city p.
i-s -. es-:-s,s si .
Miss Nell eollette, who recently
completed asuccessfaa term OF school
at Aztec, left this morning for her
home in Monte Vista. /, En- route she
will visit. fora few days in Chama
-. 80. ~ s.& ''
Perl Gates, representative from
Montezuma county, returned Satur-
day night from a several months
stay in Old Mexico, where he has ex-
tensive business interests.
Rev. R. s. Yeagur, Of Colorado
Springs, delivered a very excellent
sermon at the Presbyterian church
last night on the Christian Endeavor
and Interdenominats Peace.
s. 8. Merry is home from a trip
through the middle west, where he
spent several months supplying the
trade with the catarrh remedy he
manufactures. "a -, ~: 80, p
N. Schee, Of Des Moines, Ia, and
J. H. Hsppy, of. Texas were bound
for Shiprock this morning to pur-
chase q few carloads of Indian pom
les. e. 'a,=y .f4' 49,.
Agent pMonberg of the Globe ex-
press, had an engagement lin Silver
ton last evening. According to the
Silverton papers, it is one of several
months standing.
R. M. Morris, district manager Of
the Mountain States Telephone and
Telegraph, company; returned from
Shvsrton. this morning, ..-where he
spent few days onsdepartment busi-
ness. ;s,r=- ,ssE'f z oss'ii.~ = 70
|. 4-,tA,- ~ -,
Laura Thompson has been appoint
ed administratrix, of the estate Of the
late Dennis Hilton. The. property in
cludes real estate vsiued at $2;70O and
$3.50 worth Of personal property.
sss.4. --; s-s ~
L. -Wilbourue, 4 prairie schooner
tourist, outntted with supplies from
GEadsn's today. Hs.and members Of
the. family ..are .leisurely touring the
section, stopping where. inclination
dictates. >; ~. - st u
with Mrs. !. r. NJ. Tyler in charge
Of the choir and Prof. Brooks pre-
siding At the pipe organ. the. St.
Marks. Episcopal church has some Of
fhs finest music in the towns his.
".
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

w. D. Lee, general superintendent
of the Rio Grande Southern, was
visitor in the city last night on rail
road business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mrs. c. "A. Melton and children re-
turned this morning from Silverton,
her old home, where they have been
for an extended stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Miss Golda Vermillion, formerly of
Durango, has been elected a teacher
in the Pagosa Springs schools for the
coming year. s.sss - .ssr f'rr ''"'i
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mrs. Vest Day and little daughter
Wilmet went down to the Elco ranch
this morning for an extended stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Henry Conner, an employe of the
Western Colorado Power company,
left for Ames this morning, where he
has been transferred for the sum-
mer. During his absence, Gerald
Harrington will fill his position at the
local sub station.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

A. H. George went up to silverton
last night to move his family back to
Durango. He has bean herl to- two
months, in the employ Of the Welk
Mercantile company, the family re-
naming in Silverton until the end
of the school year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28
BLANQUET STOPS
EXECUTION OF 100

VERA CRUZ, Mex, May 25.-For-
eigners in Mexico City send word they
do not expect Huerta to last a week.
-. General Blanquet, secretary of war,
quarreled with Huerta Saturday.
Huerta went to the Belem peniten-
tiary and ordered hundred political
prisoners executed. Banquet follow
=. ed, called Huerta outside and ordered
the prisoners returned to their cells.
He said to Huerta: "You must stop
killing supposed enemies if you want
my support" Huerta merely submit
ted.
Refugees predict if the crisis is
reached, Banquet will take charge
and attempt to deport .Huerta.
Huerta mounted fifteen cannons on
Chapultepec. palace. Most of the shop
windows CT the capital are boarded
up in anticipation of street fighting.
:. TQRREoN. Mex, May 25.-Delay-
ed dispatch from Gen.. Panofil Natera,
commanding the rebels near Zacate-
cas-, report the defeat of the federal
-outposts. Natera demanded that the
federal general, Barron surrender
the city. .
> General Torres, commanding near
San Luis Potosi, defeated the federal
forces. and is believed to be advancing
towards. the federals from Saltillo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mrs. Nina Snyder. of Silverton,
spent the time between trains in town
today on combined business and
pleasure mission
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

County Commissioner and Mrs. A.
p. Reece are welcoming to their fam
lily circle, very interesting little
girl, who arrived at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Haflin. Friday. The
newcomers mother was formerly
Miss May Reece.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mrs. John Nardin left for Tellu-
ride this morning with the remains
Of her husband, who passed away at
Ochsner hospital yesterday morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Kirk" is no doubt delighted over
the prospect of an early meeting with
the Democrat people. Wonder if he
carries the same old clothespin?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mrs. Jane Pound, Of Chama, is
rapidly recovering from her recent
illness and expects to leave the hos
pital in few days. She will visit
at the home of her brother, s. NJ.
Biggs and family, before returning to
Chama.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

j. II. Rodgers, of Bayfield,, and his
mother, Mrs. D. Rodgers, of La Jara,
Jeff on this mornings Southern for
Mancos for short stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Rev. orxiile Hood, pastor of the
Florida mesa and Oxfora Presbyter-
ian churches, returned home this
morning. He came in last evening to
attend the union services Of the c. E.
societies of the city, p.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

with Mrs. !. &. N. Tyler in charge
Of the choir and Prof. Brooks pre-
siding At the pipe organ. the. St.
Marks. Episcopal church has some Of
thf finest eafa, MUSIC upsr.ia in the towns owns his.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. B. Van Slyck, of Sil
verton, passed through Durango this
on their way to Pennington
for brief outing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

George N. Douglas, inspector Of
safety and welfare for the American
Smelling g. Refining company, depart
cd for the east this morning after an
in-pection of the Durango smelter. 1t
VIII be OF interest to all Durango
reople to know that he found the
pant one of the best equipped with
safety appliances of any in the sys-
TEN, and the number of accidents.
probably the lowest. Yesterday Mr..
Douglas delivered an interesting ster-
orticon lecture to the employees ON
safeguarding machinery and the
c.use and prevention Of accidents,
which was well attended.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Miss Nell MeCarty left for Aztec
this morning to spend a couple Of
days. Thursday she and her sister,
Miss Mary, expect to leave for Boul-
der to pass the summer months Wis
iting sister, and attending the sum-
mer session of the Boulder univer-
sity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Silverton last night had its first
through train from Denver since the
first of the year, the old schedule hav-
ing been restored Hence forth a mix
ed train will run from Durango to
that point on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Saturdays, leaving here at $40.
At present Conductor McHolland is in
charge of the passenger and Conduc-
tor Fry of the mixed train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Last nights Southern arrived near
ly six hours late. The washout at
mile post 81 was again responsible
for the delay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

C. r. Cobb, the Uneeda biscuit
dispenser, returned last night on the
Southern from three weeks trip
through his territory.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

A little daughter registered at
ochsner hospital last night for Mr.
aud Mrs. Giles Vandegrift, Jr. The
newcomers mother was formerly
MISS Catherine Raymond All con-
acrncd are doing fine, including the
little damsel herself.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28
PURELY PERSONAL :.
From Mondays Daily

a n q y u n n n n a q a . .
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

The Misses Mabel Brown and Stel-
la Seiger were arrivals from Creve
Couer, Mo-, last night en- route to the
Dolores section to visit relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

L .Wilbourue, q prairie schooner
tourist, outftted with supplies from
GEadsn's today, Hs.and members Of
the. family are aleisurely touring the
section, stopping where. inclination
dfctAges. -q5s a..
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Charles Morast, express messenger
on the Southern, is enjoying brief
vacation from his daily grind He is
passing the time at Electra fishing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

c. NJ. Meek, mail clerk who has
seen on the Southern-Farmington
'un for the past two years, left for
Denver this morning, where he will
iako charge Of mail service work at
,he Denver terminal His successor
lrrived the last of the week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Hatcher and
child of La Boca. motored to Duran
go last evening and are tarrying over
in town today, guests at the Strater.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Lafayette Cason, Sr., is in from the
Kline section after his wife, who has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Dan
Cason the past ten days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mrs. George Wheeler and little
daughter Mary, of Bayfield,, were re-
turning passengers this morning from
Silverton, where they attended high
school commencement exercises.
Alice, one of the daughters of the
family, was a member of the gradual
ing class.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

I. c. Graden was off yesterday
morning for trip of several months
duration. His first stay of length
will be in Hot Springs, Ark, where
his business associate and old time
friend, r. E. Sloan, is tarrying for
the benefit of his health He expects
to make short stops in Denver and
Kansas City. His destination is un-
certain. but he will probably visit
Panama before his return.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

II. b. Rudy, special agent for the
Denver g. Rio Grande, spent the night
in town looking after railroad trou-
bles that come under his supervision.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mrs. Ora Hood went out to Flor
la mesa this morning to spend the
ummer on her claim. Her daugh-
err, Miss Jennie, who has just com
pleted very successful year as teach
er in the Laramie, Wyo., schools, ar
rives the middle of June to pass
couple of months with her.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

That contemplate creature, the
dog poisoncr, is abroad in the town
again. Last evening Elmer Peterson
Ind valuable dog poisoned. The
animal suffered the most terrible
agony before death released 1t. 1t
behooves other owners Of valuable
pets to look out for them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Leon Akers is home from the Cave
Basin district, where he spent a
month doing assessment work on his
claims. This morning he left for Tel
luride in charge Of the express run.
On his return he will enter upon his
old time duties with the Globe Ex-
press company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Laura Thompson has been appoint
ed administratrix, of the estate of the
late Dennis Hilton. The property in
cludes real estate valued at $2;;7OO and
$3.50 worth Of personal property.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

f. w. Burch, genial knight of the
'tir who represents a Denver imple-
i3ent house, succeeded in separating
! imself from Durango today long
enough to make a trip to Aztec, This
I ,wn, or rather portion of it, is the
idost attractive to him of any in his
territory.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Miss Faith MeMurray, one of Az
tees popular teachers, left for Colo
RADIO Springs this morning to spend
a portion of her summer vacation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Miss Nell -collette, who recently
completed a successful termsof school
at Aztec, left this morning for her
home in Monte Vista. ], En- route she
will visit fora few days in Chama.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

The Morning Democrat has again
endorsed itself on the highway drive
to Sunnyside.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

The Denver & Rio Grande railroad
has just issued an artistic folder in
purple and white, the Elks' lodge col
ors, in the interests of the golden
bilee reunion Of the order to be held
t. Denver, July 1919 inclusive. The
7 tfusely illustrated pamphlet de-
ssribes the points of interest in Dem
vrr and the most noted scenic at
actions of the Rocky Mountain Eec-
ton A program of the entertain
r,ont is included.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

II. T. Henry, Of Hesperus, deliver
ed load of beef and pork to the To-
cal trade today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

II. C. Ford and Attorney Arthur
I'onsford and Goff Black were the
members of the auto party who came
Up from Aztec last night in the lat
tcr's car. This morning Mr.. Ford
and Mr.. Ponsford were off for Dem
yer and Mr. Black left for Aztec. To
look after business connected with
an irrigation project was the object
Of the Denver mems visit.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-13

= AVANA, CUBA, Jan. 1S.-Havana
fans have plenty Of baseball and