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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Damage Caused by the Heavy Rain.

Damage Caused by the Heavy Rains
A bridge just outside of town rem
dered unsafe two hundred feet of
track washed out at Bells spur and
a slide mt Ames was the toll Of yes-
terday afternoons heavy rain, on the
Southern branch. The freight, pas
sengcr and wrecking train were held
at different points between here and
Porter by the damaged track.
Through the courtesy of W. o.
O'Brien, passengers reached town by
wagon about 10 o'clock last night.
The trains came in today. Lightner
creek is the highest at any time since
the flood of 1911. At Ames heavy
mud slide has demoralizcd traffic and
| it is believed that transfer will be
necessary at that point tomorrow. To-
nights trains will reach Durango
three hours or more late. The wagon
bridges and roads suffered by the
heavy storm. Trouble occurred on
Silverton way when slide necessi-
tating transfer near the
Bell ranch. The roadbed on the East
ern is in bad condition as the result
of the storm but train service is not
demornlized, the trains running very
slow. Both the Animas and Florida
are considerably higher than early in
the week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
CANADIAN BRIDGES
BURNED BY ENEMIES

VANCOUVER. B. c., April 29.--
German sympathizers, it is alleged,
fired Granville and Connaught bridges
together worth million dollars, con-
Meeting the business and residence dis
tricts.
The Connaught was damaged to the
extent of 100000. Thousands Of
people on their way to work blocked
the sidewalks. They watched the
great flames from the wood and tar
on the pavements.
The Granville fire was extinguish-
ed before it made great headway.
High officials believe it part Of
plot to burn the entire city. The
incendiarism followed closely upon
the Canadian governments determi-
nation to intern in detention camps
all citizens Of the countries warning
the allies.
Following the recent slaughter Of
Canadians, in the Belgium fighting,
Vancouver Germans held big cele-
bration. Officials believe the Ger
mans we're the incendiaries.
HERALD WANTADS BRING QUICK
RESULTS
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
For Coughs That .Haag On"

Lingering colds, bronchial coughs,
la grippe colds and similar ailments
that hang on until May are likely
to last all summer if not cured. Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound will
allay Inflammation, clear stopped
ressages, relieve distressing dis
charges at the source, Danish strffy,
wheezy breathing and heal and soothe
raw nasal and bronchial passages. 1t
IS prompt in action; safe and sure.
Contains no opiates. S. G. Wall and
Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
MONEY FOR COMPLETION
OF HIGHWAY AVAILABLE +

Hon. Charles II. Herr, member of
he state highway commission from
this district, was so successful in
convincing the members of the com
mission that the completion of the
state highway between the San Luis
valley and the San Juan basin was of
utmost Importance that they appro-
priated $20,500 for the work, in ad-
dition to $4,000 that is available for
tac unfinished portion Of the Logan
contract While this amount will not
complete the highway according to
specifications, it will place it in a
than August LIST and will insure n
portion of the auto tourist trade for
the southwest this year.
Our District Gets More Than
Others of Highway Funds.
The highway commission had $105,-
600 available for distribution among
the counties of the state to be used
on the road fund, the distributions
being made as follows:
District No. /, Denver. $23, ,750
District No. 2, Colo. Springs. 14,75O
District No. 3, Canon City. 20,250
District No. 4, Durango...--...-.-- 30,250
District No. 5, Meeker.........-.... 1880
Mr.. Herr considered that Archu-
let, Costilla, Rio Grande, La Plata
and Montezuma counties would pro-
fit more by the completion of the Ell
wood pass road than by dividing the
money between the different counties
hence these will not share In separate
appropriations, except the reappro-
priation of last years unused funds
The other appropriations for our dis
trict, No. 4, are as follows:
Elwood Pass road, s20,500; Ala
mosa, $750; Conejos, $3.50; Delta, ST.
900; Dolores, S750; Gunnison, 81 900;
Hinsdale, $500; Montrose. $1,000;
Mineral, $3.50; Ouray, $3.50; San Mi
guel, 81 900; Saguache, $1,000. To-
tai, $30,250.
The reapportionments of last years.
funds are: $1,000 to Costilla coun-
ty; $2,7O0 to San Juan county, and
$4,000 to Elwood Pass.
Work to Begin on the State
Highway at Once.
In telephone conversation with
Mr.. Catchpole today, Mr.. Herr was
advised that contracts for the Wolf
creek portion of the state highway
would be let at the earliest possible
date. Three miles of this road is
heavy canon work, eight miles can
be easily constructed, and the last
eight miles is a portion Of road
used now and is in fairly good condi
ton. If the construction is under
way the fore part Of next month, Mr..
Herr estimates the road will be open
10 tourists the early part of August.
Benefit TO Be Derived BY the
Completion of the Highway.
Conservative business men believe
tic completion of the state highway
will mean more to this section than
broad guage railroad. 1t will at
tract people who have the money to
invest and they will have an oppor-
tunity to see the best portions Of the
country under favorable circumstances
and through these visitors our sec
ton will receive its most valuable
advertising,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
To Improve Library Grounds.

DR.. A. Ward Miller has been award
I'd the contract to exterminate the
dandelions on the library lawn and
trim and spay the trees surrounding
t. The work is to be done for s25
and the contract carries guarantee
that it will be satisfactory. The money
for the same is to be paid out of a
special fund.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Wells Fargo Representatives.

The Wells Fargo purchasing agent,
superintendent of efficiency, travel
ing auditor, superintendent of street
equipment and superintendent Of
safes and the Globe Express general
agent of Denver, were passengers on
last nights wrecked train bound for
Durango to inspect the local office.
This morning they departed for points
east on a like mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Words of Wisdom.

A Kansas paper hands out the fol-
lowing cyclonic wisdom: Early to
bed and early to rise, cut the weeds
and swat the flies; mind your own
business and tell no lies, don't get
gay and deceive your wives; pay your
debts and use enterprise, and buy
from the ones that advertise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Mrs. Mable Markley is down from
Silyerton visiting relatives.
Lloyd Smith returned from Chama
last night and headed Pennington
way this morning.
Mrs. Ed Briggs and little son re-
turned to Bayfield, this morning after
a couple of days stay in Durango.
II. G. Winters, a dealer in under
takers supplies, is soliciting business
in our town.
Fixtures for the Topic restaurant
are being installed and the place will
be opened in few days.
Cecil Rhoades, of Bondad, was in
town last night for the purpose of
having his injured hand treated.
Mrs. Lester Brooks is home from
Flora Vista, where she visited her
relatives.
j. II. Jackson left for Colorado
Springs this morning, where he has
employment as meat cutter in the
culinary department of the NJ. w.
sanitarium. He was returning from
Cedar Hill. where he journeyed a few
days ago to look after his ranch in
terests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Caught in the Flood District.

f. J. Sheek, of Mancos, was In town
last night on his return home from a
trip to Austin, Tex. 1t was his mis-
fortune to be caught in the flood
that swept over that section and while
he did not suffer any loss himself,
he witnessed the terrible suffering
that was the portion of others.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Garrison -Giffin Nuptials.

A very pretty wedding was SOL
emnized at the Baptist parsonage last
evening when Mr.. Richard o. Garri-
son and Miss lola Jane Giffin were
united in marriage, Rev. d. p. Gaines
officiating. The young couple were
attended by Ed A. Howell and Miss
Blanche PARCELS. The ceremony was
witnessed by members of the family
including Mrs. w. C. Belz and Mr..
J. w. Garrison. The groom is a son
of J. W. Garrison of Ignacio, and is
a prominent young sheep man. His
attractive bride is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Belz, of Lead
vile. After short trip, Mr.. and
Mrs. Garrison will be at home to
their friends at the ranch near Ig-
nacio.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Narrow Escapc.

Joe Bush, employed on the Laugh
rem ranch on the Florida mesa, mar
rowly escaped serious injuries the 9th
er day when he was engaged in har-
rowing. The team he was driving
ran away and threw him under the
machine. Fortunately he fell face
forward in such manner he was
not badly hurt, although carried quite
a distance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
MAY Day Celebration.

Rooms one and two of the Whittier
school are going to celebrate the first
of May and bird day with exer-
cises on the school grounds Satur-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock. A gen
eral invitation is extended. Those
who have the program in charge are
very anxious the tots not of school
age be present, as the features will
be of great interest to them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Another Haul.

The third burglary reported in the
south end of town recently occurred
night before last when some one
broke INTO Weeks lard house and took
fifty pounds of the wares stored there
Az yet no arrests have been made,
bu. likely some will be made at an
early date.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Called East by Sons Accident.

Il. w. Sewell, farmer at the Ship
rock government school, left for Okla
homa this morning, where his son,
who is engaged in farming, sustain
ed very painful if not critical injur-
les when the team he was driving ran
away with disc, throwing him under
the machine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Death of Mrs. Melissa Moore.

Mrs. Meliss; Moore died at the
family home, 553 Sixth avenue, this
morning about 1880, after an illness
of only two days duration. While
doing some laur dry work she injured
her finger and blood poisoning de-
veoped, causii g her death. Mrs.
Moore had been in poor health for
two years, but of late her condition
showed Improvement, when she met
with the slight accident that cost her
her life. The deceased was 66 years
of age. Colorado had been her home
for twenty-nine years and twenty
four years of that time had been pass
ed in Durango. She is survived by
one daughter, Mrs. Otis Stansberry,
two brothers, w. +. Patrick of Duran
go, and Lee Patrick OF the Ignacio
section, and one sister, Mrs. d. Pres
ton Bell of Silverton. Mr.. Lee Pat
rick and Mrs. Bell will arrive in Du-
range late this afternoon. While
definite arrangements have not been
made the funeral will probably be held
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
In the County Court.

AL Farley, guardian for George
Farley. today filed application for
final settlement of his sons estate.
The young man attained his major
ity yesterday. June z was fixed for
the date of final report.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
The Moving Van.

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Backinger have
moved from Third avenue to the
Dwyer house on West Second avenue
in North Durango formerly occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Musscr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Missed the Flood.

Mrs. India Bell and daughter re-
turned last night from a visit with
friends just east of Fort Worth, Tex.
They were near the vicinity of the big
flood but were fortunate to escape 1t.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Suffers Loss BY Fire.

Conductor Frank Edminston receiv-
ed telephone message from Alamosa
this morning advising him that his
business block was badly damaged by
fire last night The loss is partially
covered by insurance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Departs for the East.

Il. W. Waybright, of New York,
who has been supervising the installa-
ton of the oil flotation process at the
Silver Lake, was in town last night
en- route east. DR.. Fox, of Silverton,
accompanied him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Newcomers.

Newcomers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Caudell of
Pine Ridge, have a new ten-pound
daughter, born to them April 27. Last
night Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred A. Brown
of Elco, welcomed to their home a
nine-pound girl In both cases DR..
II. A. Lingenfelter was in attendance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

thousands. The fact remains the
great thinkers and the great doers
have been and are Christian men.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
A Long Auto Tour.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. ]. Catchpole. of
Pagosa Springs, motored over from
that place last night. We understand
their destination is Los Angeles via
Gallup and they will make the trip
in their car.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Now is the Time.

If war is to be declared on dande-
lions this spring, now is the time.
The rains have made them little
more thrifty than usual this season,
and if steps are not taken to DESTROY
then at once, they will ruin every
lawn in town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Rev. D. p. Gaines returned from
Denver last night, where he was call
ed to attend an important committee
meeting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
OFF For Denver.

W Henry, administrator of the es-
tate of Mrs. C. NJ. Williams, deceas
ed, returned to Denver this morning,
where business affairs require his at
tention. He expects to return to Du-
range in three or four weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Mrs. 7. Motto came down from Sill
verton last night and left for SAINT;
Fe this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

d. L. Johnson and family, of Dem
ing, N. NJ, were in town last night
on their way to Montezuma county
on land seeking expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Called East by Illness OF Her Father.
Mrs. w. A. Hunter, OF Pennington,
was in town last night en- route to
Oklahoma, in response to message
telling her of the critical illness of her
father.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Mrs. S. NJ. Bloodgood, of the Ami
mas valley. spent the night in town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

boy, Butterfly, Liberty Bell and Wag-
ner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
City Council.

The city council met this afternoon
and allowed the usual budget of bills.
An ordinance was introduced provid-
ing for an appropriation of $3.50 for
the construction and installation OF
a public comfort station in connec-
tion with the Durango Exchange and
an annual appropriation of 5000 for
the maintenance Of the same. This
action was taken in accordance with
the request made by committee rep
resenting the Exchange.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
A Very Sick Woman

Mrs. Garcia, of Lumberton, who ar
rived on last nights Eastern, was con-
veyed to Ochsner's hospital in the
Ames & Bradford ambulance. Her
condition is serious
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Last nights hard rain extended as
far east as Pagosa Junction.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Judges of School Election Named.
Last night the school board named
the following judge, for the school
election to be held May 3: John w.
Wineate, Mrs. ]. N. Galloway and
Ms Margaret Chase.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Return TO the Old Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. X. J. Chambers, their
son Byron Chambers and Mrs. Cham
ber's daughter, Miss Gladys Helm,
were in town last night on their way
to their old home in the Pagosa
Springs country For nearly two
years past the Phoenix section has
been their residence They found eli
matte conditions very pleasant there
until the past winter, when the al
most continuous rainfall made it very
disagreeable. They made the trip
home via Gallup stopping over in
Pennington for months stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Mrs. N. Knoth returned to Ceda.
Hill this morning after visiting her
daughter Pauline, who Is patient ir
q local hospital
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Ore Shipments.

Ore Shipments.
Ore shipments from the following
mines were . part Of the freight or
last nights trsins, sunnysids. Tom.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Mrs. Joe Terry was guest at th'
Strater last night en- route to Sill
verton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

far east as Pagosa Junction.
Mrs. S. NJ. Bloodgood, of the Ami
mas valley. spent the night in town.
Mrs. 7. Motto came down from Sill
verton last night and left for Santa
Fe this morning.
Mrs. Joe Terry was guest at the
Strater last night en- route to Sill
verton.
Mrs, E. P. Woods, of Pennington.
left for the Denver vicinity this
morning to visit relatives.
G. d. Becknell, the Royal typewrit-
er salesman, left for points east this
morning soliciting trade.
Miss NJ. Garten, matron of the
Southern Ute Indian school, is bust
ness visitor in Durango.
DR.. w. j. Robb, of Silverton, re-
turned last night from shcrt stay
in Denver.
Mayor-elect Hood returned from
Montezuma valley last night, where
he was looking after ranch interests
since election.
Frank Lewis, practical farmer
who has charge of Miss Rolena
Pickles ranch at Flora Vista, was an
over night business visitor in town
Mrs. Il. A. Chubb, wife of the coun.
ty assessor, has sufficiently recover
81 from her recent illness to return
home from the hospital.
Mrs. /. Bostwick was among the
eastbound passengers this morning.
She spent a couple of weeks here
the guest Of her daughter, Mrs. B. b.
Russell.
Abe Nathan, who with Mrs. Nath-
an, has been at Porto Rico during the
past year, is here visiting his broth
er, l.. j. Nathan and family.-Ala-
nosa Empire.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Cash have
again taken up their abode in their
pretty summer home on upper Flor
ida. When fall comes again they will
doubtless travel California way again
Pat Sheridan, of the Western Colo
RADIO Power company, is visiting his
wife and incidentally assisting the 10.
cal office force in their preparations
for the big sale next week.
Local people returning from south
crn California say the exposition
have taught number of persons that
the United States extends beyond the
Hudson river.
j. A. Coppinger is spending few
days with his family. The Bagby &
Coppinger flock of sheep will be NOV
ed from Pennington to Pine Ridge
u c summer range, soon.
Mrs. C. II. Rudy, wife of the cash
ier Of the Cortez National bank, is
stopping at the Savoy. waiting for
train service on the Southern to be
retored. She is on her return from a
trip east.
The great part of the time the rain
was falling here late yesterday after
noon, a snow storm was in progress
on upper Florida This morning the
mountains on Red Creek are covered
with new coat of "the beautiful"
Charles Olson represented the NAV
Day section in our town today. Al
persons interested in the May Day
camp or any other portion of the L.
platas are certain that the mining re
vival that is sweeping over the coun-
try will especially be in evidence W
there.
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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

meeting.
DIR. and Mrs. A. w. Miller, of San
Francisco, were among the tourists
visitors at the Hotel Strater last
night.
DR.. Schumacher, u. s. sheep inspec-
tor, departed for Shiprock this morn
ing to look after troubles that come
under his watchful eye.
j. l.. Bennett was an arrival from
Colorado Springs last night on his
way to Riverside to look over the
Kock property with a view of purchas-
ing it.
Mrs. Matte E. Knoth, of Cedar
Hill, was in town last night to visit
member of her family who is pa
tient at local hospital, recovering
from siege with typhoid fever.
NJ Brumfeld, the photographer, re-
turned from Mancos last night on his
way to Aztec. He was among those
who was quite badly shaken up in
the wreck.
E. F. Jones of Mesa and Ed. Fortsch
II Palisad were among the passengers
on last nights wrecked Southern. The
object of their visit is to purchase
sheep, but today they are not very
active on account of the bruises they
sustained in the accident.
The eldest daughter of Rev. Mr..
Dean, state superintendent of mis-
sions for the Christian church, was
married in Denver last night. Her
father officiated at the ceremony,
making the trip for that purpose. He
will return here in day or two.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
AS 1T WAS TOLD
TO US
From Fridays Daily

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DIR. and Mrs. A. w. Miller, of San
Francisco, were among the tourists
visitors at the Hotel Strater last
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Brains and Christianity.

| Brains and Christianity.
Those who were possessed Of the
idea that Christianity was for isis
sizes" only, and that it was tabooed
by men who "did things had their
minds changed by Evangelist Pratt
as he spoke this morning on the top
| ic, brains and Christianity" The
| speaker showed conclusively that
| nearly a hundred per cent of the men
who have been great factors in the
worlds progress have also been be-
levers and embraced the Christian
faith. He cited a long list of the
leading men of all professions, men
of all walks in life, to show that the
brains of the world were and are on
the side of Christ. Leading states
men, jurists, college presidents, geol
ogists, etnnologists, astronomers
scientists of all s-mathematic-
ians, musicians, artists, poets, and
philosophers, nearly all belong among
those protesting Christianity. Ex-
cepting two or three the presidents
Of the United States have been pro-
Tossing Christians. He quoted from
some of these leading men in the vari-
Gus walks of life as follows; Glad
stone-"Most men at the head OF
great movements are Christian men.
During my lifetime | have beer
brought in contact with some sixty
master minds. and not more than
three or four were in sympathy OF
| the skeptical movements of the day
The Gospel of Jesus Christ will grir
the lives Of thinking men while time
shall last" Lincoln-"If it were not
for my firm belief in Him could not
in this dark hour keep my reason or
its seat" Webster-"The belief thai
the Gospel Of Jesus Christ must be q
divine revelation enters into the very
depths Of my conscience" Shake
speare-"I commend my soul into the
hands Of God, my Creator, assuredly
believing through Jesus Christ, m,
Savior, to be made partaker of lif'
everlasting" So much of Christian
belief is found in the poems Of thu
great Browning that he is called 'rh'
Preachers Poet" Rear Admiral Ma
han-"Upon the Bible my life rest.
for whatsoever is good and strong.
John Wannamaker business man)-
whatever skepticism of the day ma,
say, there is power in the Gospel o.
Jesus Christ" Kepley, the great as
tronomer-"O, Almighty God, be
hold thy works. am thinking Oh!
thoughts after Thee" And 80 nigh
! illustrations bs multiplied BY tn
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Local people returning from south
crn California say the exposition
have taught number of persons tina
the United States extends beyond tn
Hudson river.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
PURELY PERSONAL
From Fridays Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Cash have
again taken up their abode in their
pretty summer home on upper Flor
ida. When fall comes again they will
doubtless travel California way again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Visiting in British Columbia.

Visiting in British Columbia.
Hon. J. A. Porter is visiting in
British Columbia. About the middle
Of May he expects to return to his
old haunts in Denver.
Hcspcrus School Begins Monday.
Hesperus school opens Monday for
a nine months term. The teachers
are to be Prof. Dunn and Miss Do
lores Mccormick.
On Way TO Hospital for Treatment.
Mrs. Sam Blaney, Of Telluride, was
passenger on last nights delayed
Southern on her way to Ochsner's
hospital for treatment.
Takes Office Tomorrow.
Tomorrow at noon A. F. Hood Is
scheduled to become mayor Of Duran
go to serve until the manager form
Of governments becomes effective.
Ore ShiOuRents
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Pat Sheridan, of the Western Colo
RADIO Power company, is visiting hi
wife and incidentally assisting the 10
cal office force in their preparation
for the big sale next week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
PURELY PERSONAL
From Thursdays Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

DR.. Schumacher, U. S. sheep inspec-
tor, departed for Shiprock this morn
ing to look after troubles that come
under his watchful eye.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Abe Nathan, who with Mrs. Nath-
an has been at Porto Rico during the
past year, is here visiting his broth
er, l.. j. Nathan and family.-Ala-
nosa Empire.