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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

John L. Mcneil, president Of the
Durango Trust company, arrived from
Denver this morning, accompanied by
his nieces the Mesdames Maffett and
Scriber of Bayonne, N. ]. The ladies',
with the family chaffeuer in charge of
their auto, have been motoring leis-
usely across the continent, stopping
where inclination dictated. Mr. and
Mrs. Mcneil met them in Denver
where they tarried for few days
visit. Tuesday the former and the
New Jersey ladies left for Durango
by auto. Last evening they reach
ed Silverton where they left their
car to be shipped down by freight
this afternoon, and made the last
stage of their journey by train. Mrs.
| Mcneil preceded the party here by
one day, having reached home on
last nights Eastern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
Delightful Trip in Store.

mrs. Stewart Baker of Pennington
and her sister, Mrs. Diamond Brown
lee, Of Detroit, left on this mornings
accommodation train for Silyerton
wnere the formers auto had been
shipped. Tomorrow with their cborf
feuer, Merrille Evans of Farmingtor
IN charge of the car, they will start
on motor trip to Mrs, Brownlee,s
nome IN Michigan, where they plan to
spend the winter months,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
CANADIAN CAPTURES
HONOR AT FAR CONGRESS
Denver Post.

Denver Post.
The worlds sweepstakes for the
best bushel of wheat displayed at the
International Soil Products, exposi-
ton and Farm congress, which car
ries with it more honor and interest
than any other award in the exposi-
ton, was awarded this morning to
Seager Wheeler of Rosthen, Sackat-
chewan.
This single bushel of wheat so far
has netted Wheeler 1915 and it still
belongs to him. The first prize for
the sweepstakes was 5000 and this
bushel was also awarded $75 prize
for its class, soft wheat, Simplex
Straw Spreader.
Saskatchewan also showed the sec
end finest bushel of wheat. j. A.
Mooney Of Regina capturing this
place with his entry.
Howell Brothers of Montrose, Colo
rndo won the $3.50 prise for the best
Lushel of wheat exhibited from Colo
rado, the same entry also winning
the blue ribbon in the special 2 A
class.
In the state competition for the
finest display, Colorado excepted,
Kansas won the first prize, a $500 sill
yer trophy and $100 in cash. Nebras-
k; took second, a silver trophy and
$50 in cash, Oklahoma took third,
bronze medal and S25 in cash Texas
and Saskatchewan were honor con-
tenders.
Montrose county was awarded first
prize for county exhibits, silver
trophy and 5000 in cash, Rio Grande
county took second, $3.50 in cash;
Otero third, 800 in cash, Weld fourth
$50 and Philiph fifth and honor place.
Arnold Martin of Dubois, Neb., won
the worlds sweepstakes on corn out
o. 2l2 entries. Colorado, Nebraska,
Kansas and Oklahoma also won corn
awards.
Martin has been in this country
orly two years and he raises all his
products on tract of twenty acres
yet he captured large number of
blue ribbons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
Congressman Taylor Meets
With Commissioners.

AS result of Congressman Tay-
lor's session with the county commits
sioners this morning, the problem of
constructing highways on Indian
lands, which has caused the board a
great deal of trouble, will probably be
settled. He promised to take it up
with the government officials at an
early date and bring about salts
factory arrangement if possible. The
congressman found good map of the
United States was lacking in the ar
ray of wall ornaments and promised
to see that the deficiency was sup
piled.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
Nearing the Century Mark.

Pioneer people will be interested
to know that Mark Davids, an early
day resident, who used to have a
store down in the Graden block is
still living. Recently he celebrated
his ninety-seventh birthday anniver-
sary at his home in California. He en-
joys such remarkable vigor of body
that his family predict that he will
reach the century mark.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Our president is turning out to be
regular militarist. Half billion
for defense is not in line with peace
and prosperity. Again, the nation
with chip on its shoulder is going
to get into trouble. We have an
example in Germany. It's good deal
like carrying concealed weapons.
Not having a gun in the ready hip
pocket has saved many man from
committing murder and getting into
trouble.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

st. Louis has been compelled to cut
its divident rate from six to four per
cent. The reason assigned is that
there is small demand for loans and
that the interest rate for these is very
low This is suggestive. 1t is evi-
dent that there can be no large in
dustrial or business activity in this
banks circle of clients. There is an
ocean of idle. money in this country
but there is no business to use it ex-
cept among the "war trade" enter
prises.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
Durango Reading Club Meets.

The initial meeting of the Durango
Reading club this year was held Tues
day afternoon and much interest and
enthusiasm was manifested. This or
ganization has been in existence over
thirty years. In a recent dispute over
the age of Colorado's clubs, the Den
yer Times stated that senior honor
did not belong to any Denver club,
but to the Reading Club of Durango
or the Dickens Club of Canon City.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

The European war is lost sight Of
in the great struggle ON the ma
tional diamond for the worlds pen.
nant. It's our dope that either Phila.
delphia or Boston will win. That's
all we know about it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
Fine Ore Exhibit.

Through the courtesy of the Sill
verton commercial club the Durango
Exchange has on display fine repre-
sentative collection of ore from the
mines in San Juan county. The col
lection is the first installment of a
gift the club is making the Exchange.
The ore ranges from low grade ore
to some that ranges as high as ST.
600 ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
Evening Wedding.

The marriage of Issac Nixon OF
Aztec and Miss Ollie Falkner of Cedar
Hill occurred here last evening. Col.
George Draper performed the cere-
mony. The happy couple signified
their intentions of spending their
honeymoon in Grand Junction.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Some Demorcrat in Kentucky is go
ing to get letter pretty soon. II
will be dated at the White house and
it will be signed by Woodrow Will
son. 1t will tell how much the presi-
dent desires the election of Demo
cratic governor in the blue grass
country, etc.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

The trouble with the late coal
strike is that it was engineered and
conducted by the worst set of agita-
tors the Lord ever let live. When
they had been effectually disposed OF
Mr.. Rockefeller stepped in and pro-
posed a plan for industrial peace.
Such plan would have ben use
less while the agitators were in the
saddle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
A Draw.

Over 200 fight fans took in the
boxing contest at the Gem last night
and while there was no knackout there
was some very clever boxing and the
participants showed they had been in
a mix-up. A preliminary bout be-
tween Rudy Kikel and Sam Barnett
went seven rounds and pleased the
audience. There was no decision but
it was plain to see the colored boy
was superior in battling and sparring
and punching. 1t was the Dempsy-
Malloy contest that the audience want
ed and the utmost interest was ex-
hibited. Before the bout Sheriff
Fassbinder announced that it must be
| confined to a strictly boxing contest
| il there was knockout he would ar
| rest the participants. The sheriff
| said it had to be confined absolutely in
| accordance with the advertisement.
| The bout went the full ten rounds
| without a decision, although the audi
enee declared Dempsy the better man.
Dempsy lowered over his opponent
and had longer reach Maloy, how
ever, was game and put up clever
defense and got in some good welts.
1t is thought by some that Barnett
and Maloy would make more even
match as the colored fellow is devel-
| oping into a hard hitter
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
Spending Honey Moon Here.

Charles De La Mater and bride,
Miss Bertha Coons of Cedar Hill, who
were married in Aztec Tuesday are
spending the early days of their hon.
ey moon here. They plan to go to
Mancos tomorrow to visit his rela-
tives. Monday they will return and
the day following go to Cedar Hill
where they will make their home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
County Commissioners.

The contract for the construction
of the new wagon bridge on the Upper
Florida was signed by the commits
sioners this morning. A few tax
matters of minor Importance were
considered.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

New Jersey primaries because at the
last general election the party failed
to poll five per cent of the total vote
cast and thus is not party within
the eyes Of the law.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Looks as though the administra-
tion is going to attempt to continue
in power through militarism. The
east is demanding better protection,
especially New York, Boston and 9TH
err large cities that have had the
stage fright for some time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
To Locate in Oklahoma.

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Adamson who
have been residents of the Fruitland
community for eight years past, de-
parted today for Tulsa, Oklahoma,
their old home. Their children live
there and they desire to spend their
declining years near them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
Home Again.

Home Again.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Roberts and son
are home again from California,
whence they journeyed number of
months ago, with a possible view of
making the tourist state their perma-
nent residence. They made the re-
turn trip by auto, having been three
weeks en- route. While they admit
that California has its attractions,
Colorado holdS first place with
them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Mrs. Vic S. Day, Mr.. and Mrs. Vest
Day and daughter and Mrs. Joe Smith
came in from Bondad last night to
attend the program of evants. Mrs
Day has been visiting her sister Mrs
Smith for a week. About the tenth
of the month she leaves for Wash
ington, d. c., to spend the winter
with her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Tul-
ley.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

The net balance in the general
fund Of the United States treasury at
the close of business September 81
was Sal, ,870,4 ,422. On the same date in
1913, when Republican revenue laws
were still in effect, the balance was
$l27,09I,17s. Since July /, 1915, the
administration has spent S37,941,719
more than its revenues.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
Aged Man Very III.

Last night Peter Monteith, father
oi MISS Margaret Mohtieth, was
stricken with complication of troub-
les incident to old age, and has not
regained consciousness. His condition
is so critical that little hope is en-
tertained for his recovery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

The warning Democratic factions
in Maryland will soon hear their mas
ter's voice from the White house
State issues, personal ambitions are
nothing where Mr.. Wilson rules. He
is the whole thing in Democracy
and he does not hesitate to let tn,
people know it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
Excursi0nists.

The Mesdames f. P. Woods, Mark
Heflin and Oliver Johnson, the Misses
Grace and Bessie Chittenden, Doro-
thy Depew, Helen Wynn and Blanche
Thompson and Mr.. Clyde and Stanley
Chittenden were among those who
were bound for home on last nights
Red Apple special.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

The directors must have enjoyed
advice on weather conditions when
they set this week for the fair. How
ever, it is trifle late owing to cool
weather. Warm days are more con-
ducive to drawing crowd.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Instead of signs of peace the war
dogs are getting more stirred up than
ever Maybe the quicker all the
European nations get in the affray
the sooner the war will be over.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
Epidemic of Weddings.

Cupid has been a busy body here
this week. During the past two
days four marriage licenses have been
issued by the county clerk and the
prospects are good for business in
that line to increase before the week
is over.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

A certain amount of preparation is
all right, but with half billion
dollar program, looks like the admin
istration is going to extremes. In
the meantime the Mexican traversity
continues.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. L. ]. Catchpole and
Miss Estella Reese were among the
motor visitors from Pagosa Springs
who returned home last evening. Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Hollebrands, who were
also members of the party are stay
ing over.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

1t does one good to visit the agri-
cultural and horticultural exhibits.
Shows what this section can do in
the above lines.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
Married Last Night.

The marriage of John Millard of
Dolores and Miss Clara Beatrice
Beaucamps Of Navajo Springs was
solemnized by Justice Taylor Mad
dox last night. The ceremony was
witnessed by Miss Maggie Tewks-
bury and M. f. Allbee.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

A national conference of Progress
sive leaders recently held in New York
decided to go on with the party. This
decision WAS partly nullified on the
same day by higher authority-the
Supreme court of New Jersey, one of
its justices signing an order barring
the Bull Moose from the ticket in the
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
Red Apple Special.

Two hundred passengers had &C.
commodations on this mornings spec
ial which left Pennington at and
reached Durango shortly before 10
o'clock. About one hundred were
residsnts Of Farmingtoa, spothsr hun
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

With the building of broad guhge
line into the San Juan basin there
will be an outlet for all that is pro-
duced and then there will be de-
mand for farming lands.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Billings Of the
Animas valley were down today to
enjoy the big fair in our town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
Marriage License.

George l.. Endeman, 81 and Miss
Dorothy E. Roberts, 10, both resi-
dents of Ignacio were today granted
a license to wed, by the cupid bureau
at the county clerks Office.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

The low price of wheat throughout
the country is surprise to most
people. 1t was generally supposed
that wheat would be soaring this
fall with the war continuing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
Banner Tourist Year at Mesa Verde.

Banner Tourist Year at Mesa Verde.
Nine hundred and thirty tourists
have visited Mesa. Verde National
park this year, according to Super
intendent Thomas Rickner who is over
from his Mancos headquarters on a
combined business and pleasure trip.
This is three hundred more than any
previous season. Likely the number
will exceed the thousand mark be-
fore the bad roads make making the
trip impossible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

R. R. Smith is over from Cortez,
boosting for the Montezuma valley
and roofing for the Cortez ball team.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

WANTED-600 head of bucks to fat
ten for the season. After this sea-
son is over will take and winter and
run in herd next summer. Am
installing a dipping vat Mt the state
line. Address c. A. Brown. River
side, N. M. 9-26-2t d&w
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

We are not Offering any free advice,
at the same time we are firmly con-
vinced that wheat will be higher be-
fore the ides of March.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Wonder what it is that changes the
Democratic senator's to favoring an
extra session? Can it be possible
future patronage is at the bottom.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Rather far fetched for our president
to ask a cessation of Armenian out
RACES while blood-thirsty Mexicans
are permitted full sway.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

In Boston they have it that the
colonel is going to vote the Republican
ticket next. Stranger things have hap
pened.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

The nations going to the aid of Tur-
key are in poor business. The Turk
should be banished instead of pro-
tected.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

When the laboring man can act
without being advised and coeced by
certain labor leaders and agitators
count on them using good judgment
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

dred ca,ne from Aztec and the re-
mainder from different points along
the line. The train will be held here
until $3.50 this evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

President Wilson is close observ-
er of the times Coming out for
woman's suffrage indicates advance
advice.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

The SACRED ratio" bobs up again.
Henry Ford has examined standard
American submarine and declares ii
is sixteen times too big.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

c. r. Burroughs, one of the pro-
gressive ranchers of the Allison sec
tion is among those present in our
town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Hardy Smith is down from Burnt
iiL bar gulch with some valuable ore
he has recently uncovered. II the
body holds out and is as large ,as it
appears to be, he and his business
partners will be exceeding the speed
limit to Easy street.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Hoagland of
Alamosa are here visiting their old
time frineds, Mr.. and Mrs. /. j. Brad
ford.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Colonel Fred Bunker, one Of AZ
tees most progressive citizens, is
mingling with the crowd at the Fair
grounds.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Clifford Loube, editor Of the Rico
Item, is in town renewing the ac-
quaintance Of his many friends here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Fred Bond of Kline tarried over
light in town to witness today's pro-
gram at the fair grounds.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
October Roses.

UctOber ROSeS.
The magnificent bouquet of roses
in the agricultural hall at the Fair
grounds, are from the garden Of Mrs
Ole NJ. Lee at Hermosa. Hers were
about the only floral beauties that
survived the heavy frost.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Campbell are
among the we'll known Bayfield, peo-
pie here for the fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
Wed this Morning.

j. W. Reeves and Miss Margaret
Landorf of Dolores were married at
$3.50 this morning. Judge Richard
McCloud officiated at the ceremony.
The witnesses were Miss Nellie Nc
Cloud and Clement Russell.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Giles Vandegrift and
little daughter are up from Tiffany
visiting relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. O'Donnell and
the juniors were among the Oxford
residents who motored to town to-
day for the fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Buchanan and
the children are in from Oxford to
attend the fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Let US trust it will be long time
before this state will again be torn
asunder by bloody labor troubles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Guess it won't be long before all
the, Balkan states, including Greece,
will be in the thick of the fight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
Out on Bond.

Out on Bond.
! Omar Warran was released on bail
this morning, the bond having been
furnished by his father Barton War
ran and c. Pinson, resident of the
Kline section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
LoNDON-Thatr King Geor,

LONDoN-Thats King George is
human was strikingly illustrated on
his latest visit to the wounded in a
London hospital.
Passing through the ward, the king
asked wounded Tommy" how he
was fed.
They feed us like cattle" answer
ed the soldier.
You don't mean they feed you on
nay? was the kings immediate re-
joiner.
When the Tommy recovered speech
the king was gone.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Mrs. Felix Sem, who made har
home in the Oxford section for sew
eral years, has gone east to spend
the winter with her daughter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

The Mancos tragedy had to be,
we presume, but it is too bad the man
did not first turn the gun on himself.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

The Germans are giving the allies
run for their money if nothing
else,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Mrs. E. J. Graves, Of Cedar Hill
spent the day with her daughter Mrs.
Charles De La Mater, bride of the
week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY

W. A. Perry is up from Cedar Hill
doing the fair and meeting old time
friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Mrs. s. Cotton, a poineer of the
southwest, was an arrival from Sill
verton this morning to attend the
fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Myers of the
Pine river valley are among the
many residents of their section do.
ing the fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

J. w. Sewers is in from Florida
mesa to visit his family and mingle
with those in attendance at the big
fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Rev. Father Felician, Franciscan
Father, stationed at Pennington,
went out on the Eastern to minister
to his separated flocks. Lumberton
is to be his first stop.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Mrs. Sarah Newton returned this
morning to her Cedar Hill ranch
after spending short time here on a
business mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

j. Q. Vermillion, formerly pastor
of the First M. E. church of Du-
range, but now superintendent of the
Archuleta county schools, is among
the Pagosa Springs people in attend
ance at the fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Looks like Rockefeller is not SO
bad after all.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Suffering With Pnsansaias 4s~0s4~
Harry Thompson Of AStse W. taAs
en- to Mercy hospital today eEf6aa-
ing with pneumonia. DIR. Lingen-
felter is attending him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

j. B. Jones of Kline transacted bust
ness at the county treasurer's offic,
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

LoNDON-The National Cyclists
union has given 1000 members to the
British infantry while 600 members
nave joined the army cyclist corps.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Observation-Disclosures coal pro-
ductlon in 1914 was 3,75O,00O tons less
than in 1913-a decrease of nearly 12
per cent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Rex Schultz and
children and Mrs. Ramus Salabar and
little daughter, were among the Ig-
nacio folk in attendance at the fair
this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Goulding are
here from the Aztec section for the
fair. Mr.. Goulding is just recover
ing from a long seige with typhoid
fever.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. George Becker of
TERRA Amarillo are at Trimble
Springs, the guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. D. Burns. They are
to be the week end guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. R. C. tyler.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Griffith of the
Florida mesa motored in from the
ranch this morning on pleasure bent
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

Tre National Bank of commsre. of
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-11

F. A. Fisherdick, of Ware, Mass.
uncle of C. w. Fisherdick Of Ii
Plata, N. NJ, was a guest at the
Strater last night en- route to hi:
nephew's home for an extended stay