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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13
BONE SPLINTER LIFTED
MAN RECEIVERS HONOR

CANON CITY, Colo, July "a
splinter of bone, lifted from his brain,
and Jeff Lee, prisoner in the state
penitentiary here, has been trans
formed from criminal maniac to an
honest man. Still in his early tweu-
ties, the surgeons knife has wrought
miracle that will send the young
man into the world, free man in
every sense of the word-free from
the penalty of the law, and free, also.
from the malign influence that made
him a thief and all around petty crim-
inal.
A fall from horse, when he was
only 15, made Of him a criminal, q
vagrant, and finally maniac. The
deft removal Of the splinter Of bone
has relieved the pressure on the brain
that short-circuited the nerve currents
and perverted the lads impulses and
acts.
jeff Lee Is the son of wealthy
Texas planter. He was a healthy,
normal youth, with a good record in
his studies, and with many friends.
When he was 15, some Of his boy
friends dared him to ride an unruly
horse. He accepted the challenge and
apparently conquered the beast after
shorp struggle. When he invited
one Of his girl friends to accompany
him for a ride. They rode off to-
gether, and, while they laughed and
chatted, the horse. seeing an oppor-
tunity, suddenly reared and threw the
youth. He was dashed violently "a
the ground, sustaining a fractured
skull. He was taken home, and re-
covered, so far as his physical health
was concerned.
But from that time he grew moross
and sullen, in striking contrast to hi,
former unvarying good nature. Their
he began to seek the company Of the
roughs Of the neighbodhood, and te
practice evil ways. Finally he wa,
arrested and convicted on . charge Of
horse stealing. He went to the Texas
penitentiary. and there, with harden.
ed criminals as his willing tutors, h
soon became versed in crime. Whsr
he was fslsssed from the Texas pris
on, he cusne to Colorado, and soof
became intimate with a criminal els
ment. In q few months, he was ar
rested on charge Of burglary. Ls.
was sentenced to from two to fiv,
years in the state prison. His secont
commitment seemed to prey on hi
mind. He showed signs Of incipisn
insanity almost from the day Of hi
entry, and within few months VA
sent to the insane ward, having b,
come apparently = total maniac, Will
spells Of violence.
Tho surgeon Of the penitentiary
became Interested in ths esss, and ~
hsving an operation would rsetess u
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13
MRS. ALBERT BAGBY
IS LAID TO REST

(From Thursdays DaiIy.)
The North Side Methodist church
was filled to overflowing this after
noon with friends who assembled
there to pay their respects to the
memory of the late Mrs. Albert Bag
by. The casket was banked and sur
rounded with floral offerings, boun-
tiful expression Of the love and -
TEEN in which the excellent woman
was held.
Music was rendered by the church
choir. The following old-tims friends
of the bereavsd husband acted ~ pall-
bearers: Messrs. q. A. Chubb. Oren
Frary. J. P. Coston, James slssth, ".
I. Clifford and Charles Conroy. The
body was laid to rest In Greenmount.
Rev. Hanford Miller, pastor Of the
church, delivered the funeral sermon.
In his remarks he included the fol-
lowing obituary notice and apprecia-
ton:
Ariel Jennie Pyeatt was born No.
vember 2, 1879, and died July Z, 1914,
aged Al years, months and days.
She became the wife Of A. C. Bagby,
May z, 1895. It was her greatest
pleasure to keep her home in order
with her own hands and to psrson-
ally serve those she loved.
Three infants born TO her have
gone on to the other shore to vel
come her TO the home that knows no
pain or sorrow.
Her love for her church was Sec
ond only TO her love for home which
was 10 much to her. She WAS a.
ways intensely interested in the things
that were being done for the church
and for the Master. Through years
Of suffering she never forsook her
faith in the saving grace Of Jesus
Christ, although at times It seemed
there was more laid upon her than
1t was her portion to bear. Yet
through It all she said. "Ths Lords
will be done"
Her gratitude To her friends, Who
brought her flowers and other tokens
Of love and comfort, during her sick
ness, was sincere and lasting.
Why lament the Christian dyingf
Why indulge In tsars or giosn.
Calmly ON the Lord relying
He can greet Tie epsning tssah
Sweet ssraphie, high and g,sFissa,
Now forhids her longer ~:
Sc her riss e'se dssth viaseienni
Angels bsekea las Il ~.
Harki u sssea karps ~ vlsaliuf
Sounds ~ taatAly ~ ~ ~ +
Mill,sas nv y heavsa sl1G1nGI N
crest ~ jsgfsl snABen6e 1nn n l
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13
JORDAN CHOSEN AS PRESIDENT

ST. PAUL, Minn., July 9.-David
Starr Jordan was unanimously elect
ed president Of the National Educa-
tional association at today's session.
Nominating committees of the entire
ticket were chosen. None, however,
opposed Jordan.
Numerous subjects were discussed
at today's sessions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13
hENwooD HANGING DELAYED.

DENVER, July 1o.-Henwood will
not hang during ths week Of October
2b because Attorney Bottom will file
a petition for rehearing which will
automatically act as = stay Of exscu-
tion until the court can pass upon II.
If It refuses rehearing, Bottom plans
to appeal to the federal supreme
court.
Governor Ammons refused to say
what he would do II the clemeucy was
asked of him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13
SLAYER OF BANKER HANGED.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July g.
John Krafchenk, the murderer Of
Manager Arnold of the Plum Coulee
bank near here, was hanged this
morning. He smilingly mounted the
gallows and was dead eight minutes
later.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13
sUBoNIc PLAGUE IN TEXAS.

SAN ANGELO, Tex, July TO-
Four local physicians declara tha; Al
bert Jones, an oil driller, is suffering
with bubonic plague. He came from
Shreveport, La, recently. The patient
Is isolated, awaiting the examination
Of government experts. The authori-
ties doubt the local diagnosis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

NEW YORK, July 9.--Mrs. Julien
Heath, national president of the
Housewives league, said: "If beef
prices continue to rise abnormally, we
will start an American meat boycott
and urge housewives to use Argen-
tine meats and more fish, vegetables
and eggs. There is no reason for
meat soaring with such huge crops.
If it does, we will see that Argen-
tine beef is used. 1t sells for IA and
15 cents per pound. have used II
in my home and found 1t satisfac-
tory"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Walter G. West, the new superin-
tendent Of the Southern Ute agency,
10 business visitor in the city to-
day. Mr.. West has met with marked
success in the Indian service and It is
expected that he will prove an impor-
tant factor in improving conditions
tn his new position.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13
THE SITUATION IN MEXICO

Mrs. Harry Pearson, Sr., and her
daughter, Mrs. Antoine Wilmer, were
marketers from the Pine River val
ley today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

DAM VERTICAL LIFT MOWERS
ARE THE LIGHTEST RUNNERS
AND CUT a NICE CLEAN SWATH.
THE CHAPMAN HARDWARE co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13
HORSE BREEDERS.

The beautiful stallion Electron i'm
ported from Old, nburg, Germany viii
make the stand for the season at the
San Juan stables in Durango. Phone
Red IA. Come and see this beauti-
ful horse.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Mrs. Stella Cunha, young woman
well known to Durango people, ar.
rived from Vancouver last night OF
her way to Pennington to visit hel
mother, Mrs. Grant Wagner, for .
couple Of weeks. She is employed as
a travelling saleswoman for the Hud-
son Bay company, and her territory
covers portion of three provinces
Women's wearing apparel is her spe-
cial line. She is especially enthusias.
tic about her work and likes the coun-
try and the people very much, but
finds them quite different than here
In fact the whole atmosphere is Sc
English she expects any time to
find herself dropping her his.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

mans position as night caller for the
round house will be filled by Gordon
Church and the latter's family are to
occupy the apartments over the pas
senger depot, where the Pettermans
formerly lived. The place in the
freight office made vacant by Mr..
Church's resignation will be held down
by Ben Heidi, formerly of the ware
house force.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Petterman and
child and the formers uncle. Mr.
Briston, have gone to FIT. Wayne, Ind.
where they may locate. Mr.. Peter
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13
AZ REBELS SLAIN BY FEDERALS

Los ANGELES, Cal, July TO-
News arrived here today that Mexi-
can federals ambushed fifty rebels
near the American border in Sonora
Tuesday, killing AZ.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

taking advantage of some of the bar
gains Durango merchants have to Of
fer.
Mrs. Y. C. Salabar returned to hel
home near bayfield, today after 8
short visit with her daughter, Miss
Florence.
Mrs. B. C. Walters, nee Minnie
Sommers and children, of Dolores
went out to the Pine River valley thi.
morning to visit their relatives.
M. l.. Wheeler, of Junction creek
] is home from the La Platas, where he
has been on prospecting expedi-
ton.
Jack McKinnon, the contractor, is
in from 1gnacio, making preparations
to accompany the Elks to Denver next
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. F. Boyle and niece,
Mrs. A. w. Robbins, expect to leave
for Denver tomorrow to remain until
after the Elks' reunion.
A. Rex Mollette left for Colorado
Springs this morning to attend the
annual meeting of the Colorado Bar
association.
John NJ Cordova, who was called
here by the death of his father, de-
parted this morning for his home in
Bandinum, Colo.
Mrs.N. Terry and family of Don
Louis, Ariz., were on their way to
Montezuma county this morning to
visit relatives.
Miss Isabel Organ was an arrival
from Rico last night. 1t is under
stood she will enter local hospital
for treatment
Gust E. Nelson is down from the
La Platas on mining business He
is supervising a group of properties
owned by Jameston, N. Y, parties.
The Misses Abbie and Nettie Nc
Nicholas left for the Aztec vicinity
this morning to spend month of
their vacation.
S. J. Pace, of Pennington, returned
from Montezuma county last night,
where he has been on G. A. R. busi-
ness.
w. G. Ferguson, general manager
of the Calumet Fuel company, is down
from Denver looking after company
business. He is accompanied by his
son Kenneth.
j. w. Pearl, who had charge of
the car of "Blue Ribbon" stock recent
ly sold here by Mr.. Hem, was an ar
rival from Dolores last night on his
way to Denver.
If private individuals do as much
to destroy weeds as the city there
is little danger of our town going
to Seed" as Denver seems to be do
ing.
Charley Griffith, the Florida mesa
ranchman, stock grower and capital
list, is nursing broken right hand
an injury he sustained in runaway
accident early in the week.
Fred Rose, son of the late Colonel
Rose, arrived from Palisade last night
on business connected with the set
tlement of the estate of his half
brother, the late Frank Lewis.
Mr.. Nelson and the little Dodson
boy, two Bayfield, patients at Mercy
hospital, are reported to be in excel
lent condition today. A week ago
the lad was critically ill.
The board of county commissioners
adjourned for an hour this afternoon
to attend the funeral of the late Mrs.
Albert Bagby, wife of the deputy
county assessor. The assessors Of
fice was closed during the service.
j. o. Noggles, driller for the San
Juan Oil company in the Pennington
section, arrived on the Red Apple
train last night and gave his desti-
nation as Canada. He asserts that
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

I. A. Pierce, the Aztec banker, was
patron of the Strater last night en-
route home. He had been over in the
Trinidad district, the section where
he at one time made his home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Miss Susan Rodgers, a resident OF
little old New York, was guest at
the Strater last night, bound for
Shiprock to visit her old time friends,
the members of the English family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

The county commissioners have ap-
pointed the Judges for the coming
election. AS yet the list has not been
made public.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Frank Baldwin, ditch walker for the
Animas Consolidated ditch, transacted
business in town today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

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Louie Wyman is down from Silver.
ton on state highway business.
W. A. Perry is up from his Cedar
Hill ranch for few days rest.
Frank Baldwin, ditch walker for the
Animas Consolidated ditch, transacted
business in town today.
Victor Trujillo, of Blancsa, N. M.
was down from Cascade today buying
supplies for the sheep camp larder.
c. o. Cook was in from lorida mesa
today giving merchants the liberal
patronage his bountiful crops justify
j. Slater left this morning for
'sGho Springs after weeks visit
with her sister, Mrs. J. O. Taylor.
Attorney Harry b. Austin was
bound for Mancos and Cortez this
morning on legal business.
Ray Cooper and Hank Sherman
were among the prominent Silverton
people Denver bound this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Craft, of Kline
were among the out of town shoppers
who tarried over night in Durango.
Mrs. T. H. Akin returned today to
her home in Dolores after a weeks
stay with Mrs. B. c. Walters.
J. A. johnson, of Denver, came
down from Silverton this morning on
Western Union business.
The county commissioners allowed
road claims this month that aggre-
gated $7,358.53 and general expense
claims to the amount of $2,794.03
The county clerks force have all war
rants ready for delivery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Miss M. Pierce left this morning
for her home in Ignacio.
The remains of the late John Estey
will be sent to Appleton, Wis, for
burial, where one of his sons resides.
The new directory of the Mountain
States Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany made its appearance today.
Dean Smith was off for Ignacio and
bayfield, this morning on church bust
| ness.
VIM. Feigel, of Silver Ledge, was a
returning passenger to the Silverton
camp last night.
Mrs. l.. S. Lively and little son
are home from Mancos, where they
visited her aunt, Mrs. Art MacLaren.
w. I. Clifford went up to Hesperus
this morning To look after Porter Fuel
company interests.
Mrs. Minnie Croft returned from
Monument last night, where she Wis
tied friends. She was on her way to
her home in Mancos.
Mrs. Charles Newman left for Flor
ida mesa this morning, where she will
be the house guest of Mrs. Charles
Pearson for few days.
Mrs. Ramus Salabar and little
daughter have returned to their ranch
home at Ignacio after brief stay
with Durango relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. F. Boyle and niece,
Mrs. A. w. Robbins, left for Denver
this morning to remain until the close
of the jubilee.
Supt. Thomas Hamor of the local
fish hatchery, returned this morning
from trip to Silverton and surround
ing country on department business.
Attorney W. F. Mowry and family
and Miss Bess Lyons were among the
prominent Cortez people who spent
the night in Durango.
Mrs. Giles Vandegrift, ST., left for
Tiffany this morning to visit her wee
bit of granddaughter, Catherine
May, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Giles
Vandegrift, Jr.
Mrs. w. S. Kennedy and little ones,
wife and children of the Kirkland mer-
chant, returned home this morning af-
ter a weeks visit with the C. E.
Alexanders.
Mrs. Currant, Sr., of Aztec, was
among the homeward bound travellers
this morning. She arrived in Duran
go the last of the week to visit her
daughter, Mrs. w. A. Bay.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Koehler, of
Silverton, passed through here this
morning on their way to Denver for
the Elks' celebration. They are GO
ing early to avoid ther ush.
Henry Cordes, manager Of the San
Juan creamery, returned from Silver
ton this morning, where he has been
finding a market for the plants prod
ucts. He reports successful trip.
Rev. Hansen, former pastor of the
Christian church, but now the Long
Hollow teacher and agriculturist, was
in town last night on hurried bust
ness trip.
Miss Susan Rodgers, resident OF
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Rev Hansen, former pastor of ths
Christian church, but now the Long
Hollow teacher and agriculturist, wa.
in town last night on hurried bust
ness trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. "Bob" Butler leave
Saturday for the La Platas, where
they will camp until July 20, while
Mr.. Butler gives his attention to work
on the Earl properties. On their re-
turn to Durango he is to take charge
of the Durango Novelty Works re-
pair shop.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

W. A. Perry is up from his Ceda,
Hill ranch for a few days rest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

the company has one of the most
promising fields he has ever worked,
but lack of funds makes it impossi-
BILE to carry on the work at present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Richard Nelson came down from
Silverton couple of days ago for
medical treatment and his condition
is such that it will probably be sew
eral days before he will be able to
return to his duties. Lester John
on went up to the sub station last
night to assume his responsibilities
until he RECEIVERS.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Louie Wyman is down from Silver
ton on state highway business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Henry Cordes, manager of the Sar
Juan creamery, returned from Silver.
ton this morning, where he has beer
finding market for the plants prod
ucts. He reports successful trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

The Ladies' Mission and Social cir
cles of the Baptist church will meet
with Mrs. G. N. Raymond at Pine
hurst ranch, Friday, July 10th. The
train leaves the local station at 8:4O
a. m. Fare for the round trip 81
cents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

The dancing public was literally
represented at Redmen hall last night
at the hop given under the auspices
of the -Elks. The music was fine,
likewise everything else connected
with the affair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Mrs. w. S. Kennedy and little ones,
wife and children of the Kirkland mer-
chant, returned home this morning af-
ter a weeks visit with the C. E.
Alexanders.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Mrs. B. Herran is down from Rice
taking advantage of some of the bar
gains Durango merchants have to Of
fer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Mrs. Giles Vandegrift, Sr., left foi
Tiffany this morning to visit her wee
bit of granddaughter, Catherine
May, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Giles
Vandegrift, Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13
PURELY Personal
From Fridays Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Victor Trujillo, of Blancsa, N. NJ,
was down from Cascade today buying
supplies for the sheep camp larder.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Supt. Thomas Hamor of the local
fish hatchery, returned this morning
from trip to Silverton and surround
ing country on department business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Henry Caldwell. manager of the
Durango Hide house, returned last
night from Grand Junction. where he
accompanied his son Harry, the clever
agent who represents the Mutual Life
Insurance company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

P. V. Murray, Denver e. Rio
Grande brakeman, came up from Az.
tee last night on his way to Chama
Mrs. Murray and the baby will re-
main in the San Juan county seat fol-
time visiting her parents, tine Sut-
lifts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Attorney w. F. Mowry and family
and Miss Bess Lyons were among the
prominent Cortez people who spent
the night in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13
PURELY PERSONAL.
From Thursdays Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

J. o. Noggles, driller for the San
Juan Oil company in the Pennington
section, arrived on the Red Apple
train last night and gave his desti-
nation as Canada. He asserts that
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

MIR. and Mrs. o. F. Boyle and niece
Mrs. A. w. Robbins, left for Denver
this morning to remain until the close
Of the jubilee.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

The Misses Abbie and Nettie Nc
Nicholas left for the Aztec vicinity
this morning to spend month of
their vacation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Kennedy and
little daughter expect to leave early
next week for their new horne in
Montrose, where Mr.. Kennedy will be
city manager of the Gibson Lumber
company interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Koehler, OF
Silverton, passed through here thi.
morning on their way to Denver fol
the Elks' celebration. They are go.
ing early to avoid ther ush.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

During their stay here the grand
officers of the w. Of w. were royalty
entertained Yesterday morning
through the courtesy of Mrs. George
lsgar, they had an auto trip through
the Animas valley. In the afternoon
they were her guests on q motor tour
to the bayfield, and Ignacio country.
Last night the local lodge gave an
affair in their honor. They carry
with them the kindliest feeling for
Durango people and will always be
found among tho ranks Of the good
boosters for the section which they
consider has such . wonderful future.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

S. ]. Pace, of Pennington, returned
from Montezuma county last night
where he has been on G. A. R. bust
ness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Mrs. Currant, Sr., of Aztec, was
among the homeward bound travellers
this morning. She arrived in Duran.
go the last of the week to visit her
daughter, Mrs. w. A. Bay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

c. o. Cook was in from lorida mesa
today giving merchants the liberal
patronage his bountiful crops justify.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Ward Weaver, district wire chief
Tor the Mountain States Telephone
company, came down from Silverton
this morning, where company business
occupied his attention for few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Mrs. Ramus Salabar and little
daughter have returned to their ranch
home at Ignacio after a brief stay
with Durango relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Mrs. Mabel Markley, q modiste who
makes Silverton her headquarters
spent the day in town en- route to
Denver, where she will pass few
days familiarizing herself with Dame
Modes latest dictates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Gust E. Nelson is down from the
La Platas on mining business He
is supervising a group of properties
owned by Jameston, N. Y, parties.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Commencing Tuesday evening, July
Ia, and continuing until the fair is
held, the directors of the Colorado
New Mexico Fair association will
hold weekly meetings at the board
of trade rooms, every Tuesday even
ing at 1880 to perfect arrangements
for the big event which is scheduled
for the week of October 10tn. The
public is invited to these sessions and
asked to offer suggestions that will
assist in making the fair the greatest
success of any event that has ever
been given on the western slope.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

G. F. Adamson, progressive bust
ness man and agriculturist, who To-
Gated in the Animas valley a few
years ago, is SO delighted with the
Durango country that he is anxious
for others to share the wonderful
things it has to offer. At his own ex.
pense he has gotten out circulators
setting forth its superior features
and is sending them to persons inter-
ested. Enterprising citizens like Mr.
Adamson are the ones that are going
to place this section in position tc
receive the recognition its resources
warrant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

w. G. Ferguson, general manager
of the Calumet Fuel company, is down
from Denver looking after company
business. He is accompanied by his
son Kenneth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Mrs. Minnie Croft returned from
Monument last night, where she Wis
tied friends. She was on her way to
her home in Mancos.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Mrs. Charles Newman left for Flor
ida mesa this morning, where she will
be the house guest of Mrs. Charles
Pearson for few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

-. ]. Slater left this morning for
Tho Springs after a weeks visit
with her sister, Mrs. J. O. Taylor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13

Carrie C. Van orsdall, grand guard
ian of the Women of Woodcraft, and
Grand Circle Officers Evangeline
Hearty and Kansas Goodenough ar
rived in the city last evening to visit
the local circle of Woodcraft. La
Plata Circle feels highly honored to
have these grand officers pay them a
visit, and a special meeting has been
called in their honor.