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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
Funeral of Kitty
Clarke-McElrOy.

The funeral of Kitty Clark-McEl-
roy was held from ST Columba's
church this morning. Rev. Father
White had charge of the service. The
casket was ladened with beautiful
floral offerings. Many friends were
present to show their respect to the
memory of the deceased, and extend
their quota of sympathy to the be-
reaved ones.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
Business Visitor.

Mrs. C. w. Fisherdick of La Plata,
that capable and interesting woman
whose business activities We're featur-
ed in recent issue of the Country
Gentleman, is in town today look
ing after affairs in Connection with
her ranch, stock and mercantile hold
ings. The article proved so exceed
Ingly popular, second one will APP
pear in the publication at an early
date.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

There are those who feel that when
some plan or system has become un-
popular and has been discarded that
ends the whole matter and that civ
ilization is advancing by leaps and
bounds. How soon does disappoint-
,ment come. Public opinion is a very
ing quantity and tho pendulum
swings back to where it has been be-
fore.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
George, Abernoff, Morris, Flecll,
Hedit, Stein, Thompson and Hopkins.

Lead has reached the highest price
in the annals of Colorado mining.
'The best price heretofore, according
to the American Smelling and Re
filming company, was 1928 per hun
bred for a short time in the fall of
1907. The present quotations are
nearly % per cent higher. Both New
York and London markets report a
scarcity of spot lead and each is
clamoring for all there is in sight.
Our neighboring camp of Silverton
ranked third in production of this
useful metal in Colorado in 1915, its
output being estimated at S206,26i
Along with its prosperity in various
lines it will profit considerably by
the record breaking prices.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
District Court.

District court convenes again next
Monday. The case of r. Hayden VS..
DR.. Newland, a damage suit, is set
for trial. In the first trial the jury
disagreed. On Wednesday the case
of C. E. Hampton VS.. B. N. Free
man is set for trial. This is mon
ey demand and the last case grow
ing out of the Colorado State bank
failure to be settled,
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

We wonder what Tom Patterson
is thinking about while Bob Speer
ibis old time enemy, is edging up to-
ward the public crib. Patterson took
the count two years ago because the
old Speer crowd went down the line
against him, not only in Denver but
all over the state.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

Lewis Jones, one of the prominent
flockmasters of the Tiffany section
Is in town to spend few days with
his family. His flocks have come
thru the winter in good condition
and shearing will soon be the order
of the day. The young lambs are
coming nearly month earlier than
usual. When the hard storm occur
red last week, ho had 80 and only lost
two as the result of the exposure.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

months, and for the return of spring
with their usual, festivity, the Bear
dance. The affair commenced in ig-
nacio Saturday afternoon and will
continue until tomorrow night. Utes
came from afar to take part. The
participants number between 400 and
500.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
Will Filed.

The Durango Trust company to-
lay filed the will of the late Ed
win Southall in the county court. 1t
was drawn and placed in the com
pany's keeping two years ago. In
accordance with its provisions, the
entire estate goes to the widow. May
g was fixed by Judge McCloud as the
date OF probate.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
Mrs. Fraser Home.

w. r. Fraser is the happiest man
in town. His mother returned from
her extended trip last night and re
ports a most delightful visit. On
her return from the Pacific coast, she
tarried awhile in Denver, where her
daughters reside.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
county Commissioners Meet.

The county commissioners are
meeting in regular monty session.
Auditing bills has occupied most of
their time since yesterday morning.
DR.. II. A. Lingenfelter has been APP
pointed count yphysician, the place
made vacant by the death of the late
l.. c.. Hurd.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
Improvements at the smeIIer.

f. C. Gilbert, manager of the
smelter, is home from Pueblo where
he arranged for new equipment to
be transferred to the local plant,
which is to be utilized for improv-
ing the methods of treating low grade
ore.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
Mercy Hospital Notes.

Mrs. Forest Bradfield of Dolores
has been released from the hospital.
Mrs. Antonio Giorgetta left yester-
day. She will spend few days with
friends before returning to her home.
Mrs. NJ. j. Wicklem of Allison is in
good condition.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
Has Position in Denver.

Mrs. Lillian F'itton leaves for Den
yer tomorrow morning, where good
position awaits her. This splendid
woman carries with her the best wish
es of all our people who. share her
acquaintance.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

change. This would be good move,
as the Exchange secretary can look
after many details that will be help
full to the farmers in Connection with
the agricultural work of Mr.. Smith
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

Stock Shipment.
The T. d. Burns estate shipped
five car loads of stock to Denver
today. The shipment was loaded at
Tiffany. Hatcher Brothers made a
shipment of sheep from La Boca,
which formed part of the same
train.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

The Forest service will probably
construct an auto road to Lake Fork
on Pine River this summer. The high
way runs thru one of the most beau
tiful portions of the southwest.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

4 Leo Harrington, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Matt Harrington, underwent an
operation for the removal of tonsils
and adenoids OF Ochsner's hospital
this morning,
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
To Visit in California.

Mrs. Jack Walsh and small son de
part for California tomorrow for an
extended stay The change to the
lower altitude is made for the lads
health. He is afflicted with nervous
trouble.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

Mrs. John Waters and daughter
Miss Ellen, went to Pennington today
to stay awhile with Mrs. Thomas
Lotus and the juniors.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
10 Move to La Platas.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Gilmore and
son George who have been domicil-
ed at the Strater this winter, leave
for the La Platas in few days to
spend number of months. They
will make their home at the Com
stock.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
Vital Statistics Record.

According to the vital statistics
record compiled by City Clerk Myers
there were nine births and seven
deaths in Durango during the month
of March.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

Mrs. w. T. Darlington is spending
few days at her Arboles ranch look
ing after her agricultural and stock
interests.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

Mrs. Ed. Riggs of Allison visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Eddy
the first of the week. She was en-
rout to Telluride to spend several
weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Fred
Crobes.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
Office at Exchange.

office at Exchange.
County Agriculturist f. D. Smith
is planning to accept the offer of
the Durango Exchange directors to
have his office located at the Ex-
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

More than 40 cars of ore were ship
ped from the Silverton camp last
week, thus bringing the total since
the nth OF March to nearly $50 cars.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

During the month of March 1877
cars of concentrates were shipped
from the Telluride station. The ship
ments were as follows; Smuggler, So
cars; Tomboy 60 and Liberty Bell ID.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
IF WE WILL BE GOOD NO ARMY
OR NAVY WILL BE NEEDED.

trail way" asserts Senator Wesley l..
Jones, none OF the countries engaged
in the present war, will want to get
into a contest with US"
Pretty much the same view is TAX
en- by President Nicholas Murray But
Ter of Columbia University. No
people will be hostile to US unless
we, by our conduct, make them so.'
President Butler thinks that the func-
tons of our army and navy should
be confined to police, philanthropic
and sanitary service, and that we
should put behind us forever the
notion that we must arm in peace
as preventative of war.
The whole pacifist case for unpre-
paredness hinges on that opinion. "
it were true that no people will pc
hostile to US unless, by preparedness,
we make them so, preparedness would
be wanton waste and folly, for we
have no aggressive designs on the
territorial integrity of any country
anywhere. We do not covet our neign-
DOt We titCN'ipbRh
territory and resources sufficient foi
five times as many people as now
dwell under the stars and stripes.
We Are Neutral, Yet We are
Attacked.
But it is not true. We have been
scrupulously neutral thruout this
war. We have not taken single
alien life nor tried to take one. We
have not interferred anywhere with
the trade and commerce of the worll
We have been so scrupulous in our
efforts to obey the law of nations
that the belligerent governments have
not. even lodged an accusation that
we have in any way violated interna-
tional law.
We have been more than neutral.
We have been chivalric and gener
Gus. Our people have given enor-
mously to funds and organizations la
boring in the war zones to mitigate
the horrors of war-to nurse the
wounded, to feed the famished, to
fop tho rofngaes
Yet we are attacked on land and
on sea. Our women and children have
been slain, our lawful cargoes have
been confiscated; our lawful ships
have been halted at the lannon's
mouth, and men under the protection
of the flag taken off and imprisoned
As Mr.. Roosevelt is pointing o1t
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

MI. and Mrs. w. G. Higley and
children Of San Francisco departed
this morning for North Dakota
They were in Durango a number of
weeks guests at the Rochester.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

morning where he was summoned to
serve on the federal grand jury.
Lewis Jones returned to his Igna-
clio stock farm this morning after a
couple of days stay with his family.
j. c. Goulding of Aztec and Jas.
Clarke of Antonito were passengers
down the Red Apple line this morn
ing.
Mrs. w. F. Weightman was pas
senger to Florida mesa this morning
to spend the day with Mrs. Charles
Griffith.
Little Louise Singleton went out
to the Florida mesa this afternoon
to spend her vacation with Mrs. Geo.
Robertson.
Guy Jemison left for California
this morning where he will complete
course in the Mergenthaler Limo.
type school.
L Harry Anderson of the Florida de
parted for Salt Lake this morning to
join his son, Frank, who has been
employed there for number of
months.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

Steve Elkins' wolf exterminating
"trip thru Navajo meadows proved I'M
5uccessful. He and his party failed
% sight one of the animals that
nave been causing the stockmen such
heavy losses.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

The marriage of Miss May Mc-Mil-
liam and Mr.. Chester Bever was sol
emniAed at Ochsner's hospital last
night. The room where the bride
has been patient for three weeks
was the scene of the wedding. The
ceremony was witnessed by 20
friends, the nurses at the institu-
ton being among the number. Rev.
John Yates of the Episcopal church,
officiated. AS soon as Mrs. Bever
RECEIVERS from the illness that has
been her portion for nearly month,
the couple will leave for Cripple
Creek, where the groom is employ
ed.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
Good Prospects for Pennington.

The orchards of the Pennington
,district give promise of good yield
according to George Allen, the well
known fruit grower, who transacted
business here last night. The trees
vines and bushes survived the winter
i'm excellent condition, and no In
iuries from spring frosts have been
reported. Apricot, plum, pear and
early peach trees are in bloom. If
II cold wave happened to visit that
section now, there are plenty of dor
mant to insure the growers good
crops.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY

VIM. Tyner left for Pueblo this
morning where he was summoned to
serve on the federal grand jury.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Musser and son
Robert were passengers down the Red
Apple line this morning. Mr.. Mus
ser was bound for ShiproclI on Ora
len Mercantile company business.
Mrs. Musser and Robert are going
% spend week on the Norton ranch
n the Pennington vicinity.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM MONDAYS Dali

LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM MONDAYS DAILY
Mrs. John Waters and daughter
Miss Ellen, went to Pennington today |
to stay awhile with Mrs. Thomas
Lotus and the juniors.
Mrs. w. T. Darlington is spending
a few days at her Arboles ranch look
ing after her agricultural and stock
interests.
The Forest service will probably
construct an auto road to Lake Fork
on Pine River this summer. The high
way runs thru one of the most beau
tiful portions of the southwest.
During the month of March 1877
cars of concentrates were shipped
from the Telluride station. The ship
ments were as follows: Smuggler, So
cars; Tomboy GO and Liberty Bell ID
Steve Elkins' wolf exterminating
"trip thru Navajo meadows proved I'M
5uccessful. He and his party failed
% sight one of the animals that
nave been causing the stockmen such
heavy losses.
A drunk approached a trainman
md asked the distance to Chama.
Sir" replied tie trainman, "you are
rot interested in the length of the
Dad to Chama. It's the width you
hould be asking about"
Il. H. Sackett of Telluride who was
ried in the district court at Lead
lille on the charge of killing DR.. G..
?. Rider, at Twin Lake on February
}, was adiudged insane by the jury
which heard the evidence in the case
Mrs. Charles Snyder departed for
7ueblo this morning where she will
lisit her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Cal.
Afghan for number of weeks. She
las not been in the best of health
IF late and hopes to be benefited by
he change.
"Boston" Duffield, who attempted
iuicide at Trilnble last August By
'hooting himself thru the head, Is
aking treatments in Denver that give
promise of restoring his sight. Fos
months he was totally blind and all
nope of him being able to see again
vas abandoned
Mr.. and Mrs j. ]. Musser and son
Robert were passengers down the Red
Apple line this morning. Mr.. Mus
ier was bound for Shiprocl on Ora
len Mercantile company business.
Mrs. Musser and Robert are going
% spend week on the Norton ranch
n the Pennington vicinity.
Mrs. H. l.. Dixon, ST., has been
lown from the Vallecito for a couple
ii days visiting relatives and friends,
1er first trip since late fall. She
made the entire distance on horse
back. In fact, a part of the way the
Dads have not been opened since the
heavy January snow. Her riding
pony is an experienced snow bucker
md thru Spring gulch carried her
over some drifts more than three feet
leep.
Back TO the Ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Raymond and
son Hubert are again calling the
ranch home. They took up their
lbode at Pinehurst Saturday after
noon, after spending the winter in
town.
viii Filed.
The Durango Trust company to-
lay filed the will of the late Ed
win Southall in the county court. 1t
was drawn and placed in the com
oany's keeping two years ago. In
accordance with its provisions, the
entire estate goes to the widow. May
2 was fixed by Judge McCloud as the
date OF probate.
improvements at the Smelter.
f. c. Gilbert, manager of the
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

A drunk approached trainman
and asked the distance to Chama
Sir" replied tie trainman, "you are
rot interested in the length of the
Dad to Chama It's the width you
hould be asking about"
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

Mr.. and Mrs. GEORGE Raymond and
son Hubert are again calling the
ranch home. They took up their
lbode at Pinehurst Saturday after
noon, after spending the winter in
town.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

Boston Duffield, who attempted
luicide at Triloble last August By
'hooting himself thru the head, Is
aking treatments in Denver that give
. promise of restoring his sight. Fos
months he was totally blind and all
nope of him being able to see again
vas abandoned
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

Lewis Jones returned to his Igna
clio stock farm this morning after ;
couple of days stay with his family
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-04-06

+. H. sackett of Telluride who was
.ried in the district court at Lead
lille on the charge of killing DR.. G
?. Rider, at Twin Lake on February
}, was adjudged insane by the jury
which heard the evidence in the case
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-04
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
fQHotastens by Miller & CO.. Members
New York t,ottau FxchnnEeA


New York May s,--Trading in cot
ton was less active today and the mar
ket weakened with the tone nervous.
Selling was fairly active on an easier
ruling at New Orleans and better
weather and crop news late in the day
from the Southwest. Last quotations
showed "A net loss of 5 10 IL points.
May showing the extreme loss, touch
ing l2.2s.
The weekly report issued by the
weather bureau was builtsh, but IL did
not bring IN the demand that had been
expected by commission houses
Spot at Liverpool was in good de-
mand at an advance of points on the
basis OF SID for middllng upland. The
sales were 10000 bales, Including 5000
bales American The imports were 20.-
9eA bales. NJ which is zoe were Amer
lean. Futures there closed easy at 4
net loss of Az to Gig points Spot
cotton here was quiet aud 40 points
higher at 12.5ec. there were no sales.
Port receipts for the day were 1857
bales compared with 2a.5SS last year.
New York warehouse stocks are 1885,
5st bales, contrasted with 1S6,376 \
year ago. Exports for the day amount
ed to 1915 bales, compared with a.
$40 last year Today's total included
T,53s bales to Great Britain. ST to
France and 3022 to the Continent.
til.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-04

New York, Ma. Domestic CON
sumefs we're stll active buyers in the
local copper snd there Wcra further
signs Of increased activity For foreign
account Prices continued strong and
unchanged. LEADING agents quo Jag ga.
10 SO for eiectroi"tic.- August delivery.
ON the local metal exchange lead
was quiet and. unchanged and tin vas
quiet and fac higher. Spelter nominal
The London cable quoted SPOT and fl-
ture copper a. an advance Of 81 for
both. Spot tlu showed an advance.
Lead wes 2s sd higher and sr~lter
showed no change.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-04

appearance in Hastings Court during
the May term.
The case of James Michaels. charged
with killing Angelo Doninni. was con-
tinued to May IL. Michaels was ar
rested originally for assault, and later
the man he assaulted died.
United States Circuit Court of Appeals.
The United States Circuit Court OF
Appeals reconvened yesterday morn
Ing at 10 O'Clock, with Circuit Judges
Pritchard. Knapp and Woods, and
District Judge johnson in attendance
Court announced and handed down
its opinion in the following case:
No. 1410. Mary E. Lyons, in her
own right. and as Administrative, with
the will annexed, of John Lyons, de-
ceased, Appellant, VS.. Michael Lyons,
Appellee; appeal from the District
Court at Clarksburg. w. Va. Opinion
by Judge Pritchard, Affirmed.
Gases Argued.
No. 1924. ]. j. Dunlop, Appellant,
VS.. Robert Edward Baker, ct al, APP
pellees; appeal from the District
Court at Richmond. Va. In Bank
ruptcy. Continued from yesterday.
Mann and Edwin P. Cox, of Rich
mond, for the Appellees. and con-
cluded by Hon. L. l.. Lewis. of Rich
mond. Va. for the Appellant. and
submitted.
No. 1925. Frank l. o. wadsworth.
Appellant, VS.. Pressed Prism Plate
Glass Company. Appellee: appeal
from the District Court at Parkers-
burg. w, Va. Argued by Mr. Fred
erick w. Winter, of Pittsburg, Pa
for the Appellant. and by Mr. Mason
q. Amber, of Parkersburg, w. Va
and Mr.. Charles Neave. OF New York
City, for the Appellee.
Case In Cali To-day
No. 1881. Harvey Ewart and c. l..
Parker. administrators Of Jones A.
Parker. deceased, and James T. Nc
Creery. Plaintiffs In Error, We. Andrew
Squire, Defendant in Error; error to
the District Court at Charleston, w.
va To be argued by Mr. r N Reed
and Mr.. VIM. H Sawyers, Of Hinton,
w. Va. and Mr.. II. NJ. Patterson. OF
Beckley, W. Va, for the Plaintiffs in
Error, and by Mr.. J. Lewis Bumsard-
ner. of Beckley. W. Va. and Messrs.
vinson and Thompson. of Huntington,
w. Va. and Mr. j. ]. Divine, of WEIGH,
W. Va. for the Defendant in Error.
Admitted to Practice.
Mr.. Frederick w. Winter. Of Pitts
burg, Pa, and Mr. Charles Neave. OF
New York City. are admitted to prac-
tice as attorneys and counsellors in
this court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-04
Building Permits.

Building Permits.
Inspector Butler yesterday issued
building permits to the following per-
sons:
f and M Rohelen. to build brick
garage, $40 North Twenty-fifth Street,
to cost $500
w. j. Kmbrough to build brick
dwelling. Floyd Avenue. between Deep
Run and Boulevard, to cost $500.
Joseph Hodes, to build brick store.
1900 Q Street, to cost $3,so0.
DR.. r. F. Tancil. to build one-story
store, r Street, between Thfrtieth and
Thirty-ffrst. to cost 5000.
H w Woody. to build building, 700
North Twenty nth Street. TO cost
$4,000
]. S. Harwood. n, TO build brick
garage in rear OF 2414 Floyd Avenue,
to cost 1913.
sailie W, Harwood. to build brick
garage, 121 North Boulevard. to cost
$3.50.
Plans have been filed with the
building inspector for large ware
house, to be erected by Kingan and
Company. on the Hermitage Road. to
cost $4,000. This plant will cover
ground embracing 11s-sx91-6; and
will be a beautiful addition TO the
great manufacturing plants already
Installed at that point
Another plan fled with the build
ing inspector. calls for two three
story apartment houses on Monument
Avenue, between Davis and Robinson.
to cost $40, 900. The plans were filed
by Oscar Hooker.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-04
Nrr York Money Market.

New York. Ah4- 2---Call money to-
day, ~ per cent, high, IA low. ~. /:
renewals. - ruling rate, Pa last
loan. "a
Time money conditions Unchanged.
Trading was dull and entirely CON
fined TO Industrial money Loans of
good character were made for ninety
days at go per cent. over the year at
4 per cent Mixed money Nas nominal
iy quoted 20. al per cent for sixty and
ninety DAYS per cent for four months
and 81 per cent for Eve and six
months.
Extremely dun trading prevailed IN
the commercial paper market. Some
Of the institutions withdrew entirely
from the market while others curtai1ed
their pHrcha