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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21
New Daughter.

New Daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Starr of Pine
Ridge are welcoming to their family
circle, a fine baby born to them at
Mercy hospital last night at II o'clock.
DR.. Lingenfelter in attendance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

W. +. Haines, advance agent for the
Sells-Floto show, arrived from Den
yer Saturday on his way to Farm
ington where his wife's parents, the
Arrington's reside Mrs. Haines,
who has been visiting in the old home
for several weeks, met him here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

Ralph Welborne, who underwent a
critical operation for hip trouble at
Mercy hospital about a month ago,
was released yesterday. He jour
neyed by auto to his brothers home
at the Idaho mine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

Rev. Mr.. Dean. one of the state
leaders in the Christian church left
this morning for Montrose. He spent
Sunday here conducting services foi
his denomination and arranging for
the uniting of the church with the
Baptist church.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

Stock Inspector Sam Ethridge
went to Dolores this morning to place
his o. X. on the shipment of 23 car
loads of cattle to be made by the
Messrs. Byers. The stock will be con
signed to the Kansas City markets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

j. NJ. Lewis, who has charge of the
construction work on the Idaho mill
and A. b. McDavid, one Of the heavy
stockholders of the mining property
were down from the camp yesterday
on business mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

Mr.. Myers, ST., father of Mrs. L.
E. Smith and Ralph Myers, left this
morning for Denver, after u short Wis
it with his children here. On the way
he will stop in Antonito for few
days
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

William Kinderman, a prominent
stockman of the Chama section, re-
turned home today after transacting
business in Durango. While here he
made his headquarters with his rela-
tives. the John Skoogs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

weather sweeps over those states,
when she journeys to Lake Worth,
Florida. 10 spend the winter with her
son Roy Goodman and family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

Mrs. Elmer Hatcher and small son
Elmer, Jr, who have been patients
in Mercy hospital for several weeks,
left by auto for their La Boca home
yesterday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

Mrs. Ed. Southall and Mrs. B. V.
Moreland were among the Florida
mesa residents patronizing the Gra-
den Mercantile company today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

Mrs. Myron Bates is among the
sick folk who is rapidly recovering
health. Yesterday she left the hos
pital and is now at the home of hel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Penning-
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

Frank P. French, an Oklahoma resi-
dent was guest at the Savoy last
night. He was on his way to Farm
ington to visit his sister, Mrs. W. A.
Hunter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Spargo have
sold their ranch in the Mancos valley,
that has been their home for the past
six or seven years. They plan to move
to Mancos for the winter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY

FROM TUESDAYS DAILY
Isaac Cherry went out to his
Florida mesa ranch today where he
has bonteous crops and fine lot Of
hogs.
J. A. Coppinger is in from Pine
Ridge making preparations to ship
sheep to Kansas City about the 25th
Of the month.
A. Rex Molette left via the South
ern this morning for Pasadena, Cal
ifornia on legal business. He ex
poets to return in about two weeks.
Frank P. French, an Oklahoma resi-
dent was guest at the Savoy last
night. He was on his way to Farm
ington to visit his sister, Mrs. w. A.
Hunter.
Constable John Clarke spent yes
terday in the Ignacio section serving
warrants upon owners of personal
property who have failed to settle for
their taxes.
Mrs. L. B. Barnett, formerly Of
San Juan county, N. M, left this
morning for Boise, Idaho to join her
husband who located there u few
weeks ago.
Several miners who have been in
the Silverton camp for a number of
months, were bound for Trinidad this
morning where they expect to have
employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dee Apperson re-
turned to Ignacio this morning. Mrs.
Apperson has been in the hospital
several days recovering from mild
attack of pneumonia.
w. l. Myler of Dolores stopped in
Durango last night just long enough
to have dinner He was on his re-
turn from the east, where
he sold shipment of stock.
/ G. +. Coleman OF Vanralia, Illinois,
arrived on last nights Eastern, en-
route to Aztec to visit relatives. The
Louis Grauels met him here and to-
gether they motored to his destina-
ton
Superintendent w. L. Jenkins of
the Navajo Springs agency. left for
home this morning. He was accom-
panied by Lawrence Stephenson, of
this city, who has been appointed as
sistant clerk at the agency.
]. L. Parsons and Charles Van
Brimmer are among the Durango
folk who returned home from the
Albuquerque fair via the D. & R. G..
Ross Graden who also visited the big
event, made the trip by auto.
Mrs. John L. Mcneil left for La
lara this morning where she will
be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. d. A..
Newcomb until Thursday morning,
when together they will motor to
Alamosa to attend the Pioneers
meeting. Mr.. Newcomb is president
of the organization and Mrs. Mcneil
is vice president for this county.
Little Frances Berri, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Berri, is in excellent
condition following the critical oper-
alton she underwent at Mercy hos
pital last week. Her parents expect
to move her home Thursday.
Mrs. Frank Summers and her sis
ter, Mrs. Minnie Hayden were in
jured in the auto wreck which occurred
| in the Pagosa section Sunday are ex-
periencing considerable suffering. In
addition to a compound fracture of
the right arm above the wrist, Mrs.
Summers is badly bruised. However,
she is able to be up. Mrs. Hayden is
confined to her bed, unable to move.
District court convened this morn
ing. Five cases of minor Importance
were dismissed. Five criminal infor-
nations We're filed, three against
Felix Tavernaro and JoJe Spat charg-
ed with the murder of John Jakino
and VITO against Omor Warren, who is
charged with attacking Cleve Hughes
with a knife.
COUGHS. THAT ARE STOPPED.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

Constable John Clarke spent yes
terday in the Ignacio section serving
warrants upon owners of persona
property who have failed to settle fol
their taxes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

produce, and patronizing Otis-Mc-
Girr's.
Elfrida Hamor arrived from Denver
last night for short visit with their
father, Henry Astner
Mrs. Will Croke and children left
for the Idaho this morning to join
Mr. Croke, who is employed on the
mill construction work.
Mrs. Ed. Southall and Mrs. B. "
Moreland were among the Florida
mesa residents patronizing the Gra-
den Mercantile company today.
Mrs. Elmer Hatcher and small son
Elmer, Jr.. who have been patients
in Mercy hospital for several weeks,
left by auto for their La Boca home
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Spargo have
sold their ranch in the Mancos valley,
that has been their home for the past
six or seven years. They plan to move
to Mancos for the winter.
Mrs. Myron Bates is among the
sick folk who is rapidly recovering
health. Yesterday she left the hos
pital and is now at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Nj. Penning-
ton
Mr.. Myers, Sr., father of Mrs. L.
L. Smith and Ralph Myers, left this
morning for Denver, after short Wis
it with his children here. On the way
he will stop in Antonito for u few
days
Rev. Mr.. Dean, one of the state
leaders in the Christian church left
this morning for Montrose. He spent
Sunday here conducting services for
his denomination and arranging for
the uniting of the church with the
Baptist church.
j. M. Lewis, who has charge of the
construction work on the Idaho mill
and A. b. McDavid, one Of the heavy
stockholders Of the mining property,
were down from the camp yesterday
IN "a husipass miss sim
Ralph Welborne, who underwent a
critical operation for hip trouble at
Mercy hospital about month ago,
was released yesterday. He jour
neyed by auto to his brothers home
at the Idaho mine.
Stock Inspector Sam Ethridge
went to Dolores this morning to place
his o. X. on the shipment of 23 car
loads of cattle to be made by the
Messrs. Byers. The stock will be con
signed to the Kansas City markets.
William Kinderman, prominent
stockman of the Chama section, re-
turned home today after transacting
business in Durango. While here he
made his headquarters with his rela-
tives. the John Skoogs.
W. +. Haines, advance agent for the
Sells-Floto show, arrived from Den
yer Saturday on his way to Farm
ington where his wife's parents, the
Arrington's reside. Mrs. Haines,
who has been visiting in the old home
for several weeks, met him here.
Bob" Lowe, well known d. &
r. G. conductor, and his daughter,
Miss Naamah, have gone to Alabama
for a short visit with his sister. They
have been in the east number of
weeks. Most of the time has been
spent in Michigan where members of
the family reside.
New Daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Starr of Pine
Ridge are welcoming to their family
circle, fine baby born to them at
Mercy hospital last night at / o'clock.
DR.. Lingenfelter in attendance.
Druango Wins.
The baseball contest between the
Durango High school boys and the
Fort Lewis Agricultural school Sat
urday resulted in victory for the 10
cal team, the score was 8 to Bin favor
of the High school.
On Extended Trip.
Mrs. Frank Goodman left this
morning for an extended stay in out
4.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

J. L. Parsons and Charles Va
Brimmer are among the Durang
folk who returned home from tn
Albuquerque fair via the D. & R. G
Ross Graden who also visited the bi
event, made the trip by auto.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

Superintendent w. E. Jenkins OF
the Navajo Springs agency. left for
home this morning. He was accom-
panied by Lawrence Stephenson, of
this city, who has been appointed as
sistant clerk at the agency.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

Mrs. l.. B. Barnett, formerly Of
San Juan county, N. M, left thi.
morning for Boise, Idaho to join he
husband who located there few
weeks ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

ing. Five cases of minor importance
were dismissed. Five criminal infor-
nations were filed, three against
Felix Tavernaro and JoJe Spat charg-
ed with the murder of John Jakino
and VITO against Omor Warren, who is
charged with attacking Cleve Hughes
with knife.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

w. /. Myler of Dolores stopped il
Durango last night just long enough
to have dinner. He was on his re-
turn from the east, where
he sold a shipment of stock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

C. F. Coleman OF Vanralia, Illinois,
arrived on last nights Eastern, en-
route to Aztec to visit relatives. The
Louis Grauels met him here and to-
gether they motored to his destina-
tion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Dee Apperson re-
turned to Ignacio this morning. Mrs.
Apperson has been in the hospital
several days recovering from mild
attack of pneumonia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

Several miners who have been in
the Silverton camp for number OF
months, were bound for Trinidad this
morning where they expect to have
employment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

Mrs. John L. Mcneil left for La
lara this morning where she will
be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. d. A.
Newcomb until Thursday morning
when together they will motor to
Alamosa to attend the Pioneers
meeting Mr.. Newcomb is president
of the organization and Mrs. Mcneil
is vice president for this county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-21

Little Frances Berri, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Berri, is in excellent
condition following the critical oper-
alton she underwent at Mercy hos
pital last week. Her parents expect
to move her home Thursday.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-06-27

brush in his hand, and appeared to be assisting the cardinal in dusting his gems.
 T at once presented Vescaro to his Eminence, who received him with we'll bred ease. Vescaro was. obliged to quit his hold of my arm to return the cardinals bow, but he seemed to do so with decided reluctance; and ob- served him subjecting the Dominican to scrutiny of which the good father appeared to be perfectly unconscious
 But no sooner had Salvaillerra led the way 10 his case than Vescaro's un- easiness disappeared in an overmas- tering transport of admiration. He bent over the table, he lifted each of the seals separately and examined it with the minutest care. l. who had seen them before, took advantage of his absorption to glance at some of the other objects in the gallery. There was a large Egyptian statue placed against the wall opposite, which had not observed on my last visit. and I also noticed a curious little Buddhist idol fixed on a bracket further down towards the end of the gallery.
 While I was idly gazing at these things. I heard an exclamation from Vescaro.
 But your Eminence. this is forgery!'
 T looked and saw him holding up to the light the famous Vespasian onyx. Saivatierra almost snatched 1t from him
 Never, What you say is impos- sfblen he exclaimed. Come this way; there is more light
 And he moved down the gallery towards the mirror. followed by the excited Vescaro and the Dominican.
 At this moment I felt a soft touch on my arm. turned round with a start. and perceived Monsignor Per ratti, who had come up so noiselessly that l had not heard his footsteps.
 My dear Ambassador, have made discovery which have been waiting to show you for days he murmured in a low voice. Come this way. It is a great secret It is an illuminated French manuscript of the eleventh century, and believe the only one in existence
 While he was making these obser- vations he had drawn me to a cabinet standing in an alcove of the gallery. This cabinet he unlocked with fever
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-06-27

guilty of embezzling the cardinals priceless gem.
 The next day learnt that the mat ter was in the hands of the police, who no longer believed that Vescaro had disappeared of his own accord, but entertained the idea that he had been secretly murdered. A strict in vestigation was made. Cardinal Cal vatierra and the Dominican volun- teered their evidence as to the cir cumstances under which the missing man had left the Vatican, and l added my testimony to theirs.
 For some days the police pursued their inquiries with great zeal, but without throwing any fresh light upon Vescaro's fate. Then an extraordinary change took place in their attitude. They dropped the investigation as sud denly as they had taken 1t up, and seemed content to let the whole affair sink into oblivion.
 All tbis time you must not sup pose that I suffered any real uneasi- ness. l was assured of my own in- tegrity towards the missing count and besides, as an ambassador, my person was of course inviolate.
 When. therefore, I learnt of the strange behavior of the Italian au- thorities. l saw that 1t was necessary for me to take this matter into my own hands. This was by no means the first investigation of the kind which I had undertaken. as you know Aided by my past experience. Iresolved to set about it in a calm, metnodicai manner.
 The first step in my investigation was clear before me. It was neces- sary that I should dismiss for the moment all theories turning on the loss of the seal Of Vespasian. All the other circumstances in the case pointed to the fact that vescaro had some secret enemy in the Vatican. and that this enemy had seized the opportunity of the counts presence to inflict the vengeance which he had evidently dreaded beforehand.
 More than ever resolved to sift this frightful affair to the bottom, I set out that very afternoon for the scene of the counts disappearance. I entered the museum. trawrsed the apartments have already described, without be- ing perceived by any one. and quickly found myself in the fatal gallery.
 'I went straigh to the case contain ing the Salvatierh collection. My first
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-06-27

scrfption of the cardinals treasures. When came to the onyx of vespasian, could see he was moved. Ali men have their fatal weakness; Vescaro's was the mania of a connoisseur of antiques. By this time I had learned something of his base character from his injured wife He was unworthy of that noble woman, whom he would have sold for the worst of Saliva tierra's seals"
 The ambassador spoke with real in disnation. It was in q calmer tone that he continued:
 'Ecscsrc ended by deciding to go and see the gems. But he made it a stipulation that l should go with him, and he attached a strange importance to this condition which l could not understand.
 "A day or two after he called at the embassy. as had been arranged. for me to take him to the museum
 ''on the threshold of the Vatican he literally carried out his stipulation of taking my arm, and I could even feel his own trembling as we passed before the Swiss guard who were on duty at the entrance. More than ever as- tonished at these fears, I drew him on through the building towards the distant quarter in which the gallery was situated.
 Where are you taking mel? he demanded in a tone Of uneasiness. after we had crossed at least a dozen saloon and corridors.
 "'To the gallery in which the seals have been placed. of course l re- turned. irritated at so much caution. Did you not wish to see them?
 The count made no answer. except to mutter a curse on the gallery for being in such an inaccessible spot.
 However, we reached 1t at length. and were fortunate enough to find Salvatierra there. with Q Dominican friar, who held a delicate camels-hair
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-06-27

isb haste. and produced the manu- script. It appeared to be as great a treasure as he supposed. but l am no judge of such things. and l was obliged te confess Ey ignorance.
 He pretanded not to believe me at first, and expressed great disap- pointment when he found l was really unable to decipher it for him. At last he reluctantly put the manuscript away again. and I turned round to look for my companion.
 "To my surprise. he was not to be seen. The Dominican was there in front of the case of seals. using his little brush. and the cardinal was ad- vancing towards me with a vexed look upon his face.
 T cannot think how your friend can believe my onyx to be a forgery. he said. I suppose it will be perfectly safe in his hands?'
 What does your Eminence mean 2 l exclaimed. Where is Vescaro?'
 "Salvatierra gave a stare Of surprise
 Did you not see him go away? :? Tell me, was it by any chance i'm prudent to entrust him with my Vespasian seal?'
 Your Eminence has entrusted him with the onyx! That man.
 T could say no more. The cardinals face reproached me too strongly for not having warned him against the count. 1 parted from them hurriedly, left the museum, and went straight to Vescaro's address.
 T cannot say that I was surprised to find that he had not returned. waited for him till the hour grew SO late that feared to compromise the countess. and then came away, unable to disguise from myself the suspicious which were in my mind.
 The next day nothing was heard of Vescaro. The affair began to get wind. and l was dismayed to find how easily every one assumed that he had been
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-06-27
Arizona.

Preparations are being made by Frank Reichert for beginning ship ments of rich gold-silver-copper ore from the Bland Group in the Alto sec tion
 The great Inspiration shelter at Globe was blown in and the first cop per drawn off. The smelter is a new type of reverberatory and the matte is very high grade.
 George B. Ayers brought to King man from Gold Road the regular week ly bar of bullion. It weighed 2,O00, which places 1t among the big weekly gold bars from that big property.
 Many mines in the Patagonia dis trict are now producing-DuQuesne and Washington Camp, American Boy, Bland, Royal Blue, with the Flux about ready to start up, and Worlds Fair, the steadiest shipper of all.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-06-27
Colorado.

Shultz and associates, leasing on the Victor mine, are maintaining heavy shipments of good grade ore, the value of the product averaging around s25 a ton.
 Nederland district, in the heart of the tungsten (black metaD belt of Boulder county. is swelling ore ship ments as rapidly as miners can be | engaged.
 In the Leadville district, where lead | counts next to zinc and runs close race with silver. another big strike is I reported on the Ponsardin property on Yankee hill.
 Near Leadyille the average system | of placer mining which pays so well in Breckenridge. is about to be intro | duced by a Colorado Springs-New York company.
 At Cripple Creek heavy production continues to be made from the Ing ham vein on the Doctor-Jack Pot estate, operated under lease by Stark weath"- and Wilson.
 The Golden Cycle Mining and Re. duction Company has adopted a divi. dend policy of ? cents a month, ac- cording to statement issued at Colo rado Springs by the board of directors.
 Dickens and associates, leasing on the seventh level of the Vindicator. have uncovered an eight-inch streak Of ore that shows assay values vary. ing from three to eight ounces gold . ton.
 In 1914, when prices were low on account of the war and the practical cessation of manufacturing, Colorado produced 75.55O,O00 pounds Of lead. a loss of s921,000 in value compared with 1913.
 In the Trail lease on ground which is the property of the United Gold Mines Company, Cripple Creek Den yer pool has explored the north drift at 1,200 feet in depth, revealing a large body of smelting ore that brings a settlement averaging around s2O a ton in gold.
 At least a dozen properties in the Silverton gold belt contain much ore running from s10 to $20 a ton. Owing to high smelter treatment charges, it is impossible to ship such ore, and 1t is thrown into the dumps awaiting the erection of a custom cyanide mill.
 Near Silverton work is being done on the old Green Mountain claims in Cunningham gulch. A. W. Harrison. manager and owner, is pushing a cross sut to reach the vein below, where much rich ore was taken out in the early history of San Juan county min tng.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-06-27
New Mexico.

Holders of Chino Copper Company stock will be interested to learn that Chino stock may reach s60 share within the next few months.
 S. D. Corley of Steeplerock is at present preparing a shipment of ten tons of copper carbonates from his group of four claims, located a short distance west of the Gold King prop erty of George H. Utter.
 Ore at the rate of 14O to 150 cars a day is shipped to the big mill at Hurley, taken from the mines at Santa Rita, the big copper properties of the Chino Company. A seven-day force is engaged in the extraction.
 The Santa Fe Gold and Copper Com pany, with mines and mills at Golden in the southern part of Santa Fe coun- ty, has resumed operations after be- Ing closed since the beginning of the European war. Two hundred men have been employed and it is expected that the force will be increased.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-06-27
Unsatisfied Curiosity.

Father" said the small boy, what is the fourth dimension?"
 T can't be bothered about that just now, my son.
 Why? . that foolish question:"
 T guess the question is all right. But I must say 1 never heard an answer to it that struck me as very sensible"
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-06-27
Wyoming.

0. 0. Baker and g. D. Perry recently found gold nugget at the placer min ing claim of the Sun oil Company on Beaver creek. near Sundance. The nugget weighed half an ounce It's value is about s.
 With a crew of fewer than a dozen men. the pipe line to Soldier Springs is now being laid at the rate of three blocks a day. The big ditcher Is the agent to which the rapid progress in the work is due.
 The King oil Company have moved material to begin drilling for oil about four or five miles directly east of Thermopolis. This is a new field and the indications for finding oil are un- usually good. Work will begin at once.