Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

amount since o'clock last evening.
In the Pennington section the storm
commenced yesterday shortly after
o'clock. Ii it continues, a heavy
loss of sheep and cattle on the winter
range is feared. The stock that has
shelter is weathering the storm well,
but those not under shelter are in
danger, especially if the thermometer
drops, as it appears to be very liza
BILE to do.
Such small number of pupils were
able to reach Animas City schools and
the parochial school in North Duran
go this morning both institutions
were closed until Monday.
At the Valley View last evening
a slide that came down the noun
tain side damaged the Idaho board
ing house so that those who dine
there had to seek breakfast elsewhere
this morning. Repairs have been
made and the establishment will be
in running order by supper time. The
ipeople in the camp were so alarmed
by the narrow escape they sat up
until day light.
For the first time this winter the
rural mail carrier between Duran
go and Upper Animas valley was
unable to go beyond Animas City
on account of the bad roads.
Ali train schedules have been an
| nulIaJ ,,p+iI tho cfo,-p, coagau To-
the first time in years, not passen-
Lger train left the Durango station
this morning. Yesterdays experience
convinced railroad officials that any
attempt to restore service while the
snow continues to fall is a waste of
time, money and energy.
A thru Southern reached Durango
last night four hours late. The trip
was made behind the snow plow and
flanger, and fully a score of stops
were made to remove the snow from
the tracks. In Telluride the fall has
been about as heavy as here, but con-
iains less moisture and as result
presents less trouble for the railroad.
Nearing Durango, the difficulties in
lcreased and when the local yard was
Preached, the train was stalled for
two hours. The outgoing Southern
ifloundered in the snow about mile
and half above Hesperus Condi-
l.ions just beyond looked so much
lworse, General Superintendent Lee
l,who was on board, ordered the train
to turn back to Durango. After
quite a number of delays it reached
its starting point last evening at
o'clock.
The Eastern stub, which was
scheduled to return from Chama two
hours l.te, was stalled over night at
Pagosi. Junction.
II An avalanche of snow which
swept down the mountain side yes
terday afternoon between three and
four o'clock caught the train return
ing from Silverton, and buried all but
two cars. The accident occurred about
eight miles above lockwood. Those
on board were given accommodations
ION the two box cars and started for
their destination. A short distance
Lfrom lockwood the train encounter
ed depth of snow that prevented it
from moving further. A relief
train was sent out from Durango
this morning with provisions for the
passengers and workmen. The latter
lnumber about AS, and one of these is
reported seriously i'll from exposure.
A freight train that is buried on
Cumbres has a car of registered
sheep on board. The animals are the
property of Elmer Hays of the Ami
, mas valley and were purchased at
the Stock show.
i, The Pagosa Springs branch Is
! blocked the entire distance.
Il Travellers who left Denver Wednes-
day night are still in the San Luis
valley. Those who left here We'd
nesday morning are sojourning in
Chama.
, The relief train that left Durango.
lockwood bound this morning reach
ed its destination in safety. Both
trains are on their way here, having
left Bells this afternoon at $40.