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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
CANADIAN PATROL
KILLS AMERICANS

BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. 2s.--Can-
adian soldiers patrolling the Niagara
river bank near Fort Erie this morn
ing fired ON Walter Smith ard Chas
Dorsch as their boats approached the
Canadian shore. Smith was killed
instantly and Dorsch was seriously
injured. Both were residents of Buff
falo.
The details are not known, but the
trouble is believed To have resulted
from the recent prohibition of trans
porting firearms into Canada. The
men were duck hunting in Canadian
waters. It is reported the soldiers
fred without asking questions. When
they started out this morning the men
wsrs warned about the firearms or
der.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
rHE pEpARTING soLpIER.

"My country calls, and | must go,
the wear helmet on my head, and
shoot at folks | do not know. And
men whose names I've never heard
will go for me with gun and sword;
the whole blamed business is alb
surd, and / am sad, and slightly bor-
ed.I know not what the wars about,
if wise or just l do not know; |
only know Pm going out to make
a target for the foe. But keep &.
cheerful heart / beg, for I'll return
to home and farm; perhaps | will
be shy leg, and maybe I'll be short
an arm, but I'll come back, though
battered sore, come back in flesh or
as ghost; l may be brought upon
n door, may be shipped by parcel
post; some way, some time, shall
return, my soul, as ever, fond and
true, to watch you trying hard to
earn living for our famished crew.
You'll have to till our barren fields,
and reap the scanty crops you raise,
while l am packing swords and shields
and shooting holes through unknown
jays. / hate to leave the humble
walls; our lives, dear wife, are made
a wreck, but l must go where honor
calls, and get bullet in my neck"
Walt Mason.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Animas Consolidated
Ditch Company will be held at the
Board of Trade rooms, Durango, CoIS-s
rado, Saturday, January 2, 1915, for
the purpose of electing Board 81
Directors and for the transaction
any other business that may properly
come before the meeting.
Durango, Colorado, Dec. Z, 1914.
E. j. MYERS,
Secretary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
FAIL TO CHECK RUSSIANS.

pETRocRAD, Dec, 2s.-Genersl
staff reports indicate the German
efforts to check the Russians along
many points Of the battle line failed
The combined Austro-German often
sive, has been converted into a stub.
born defense and the Russians are
driving wedges into the enemy's line
A positive declaration was made
today that Warsaw was no longer
menaced. The enemy's right wing
Us in grave danger of being envelop-
ed and crushed by the Russian Cra-
cow army.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31

An order of more than common in
tereg. to the travelling public has been
issued by the public utilities commits
sions making compulsory a universal
excess fare charged to all passengers
who fail to purchase tickets at regu-
lar stations. After January 1st, pas
scngers who have had an opportunity
to purchase tickets and did not do
so will have to pay an excess rang
ing from 10 cents to 25 cents, depend
ing upon the total amount of the fare.
The order directly concerns the Den
yer & Rio Grande and the Colorado
Midland railroads.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
OUT HERE IN COLORADO.

The official call for the fifth an
nual Good Roads association, to be
held in Denver on JANUARY 20 and
81, 1915, presents four subjects as
being of vital Importance to the con-
tinuance of the good roads work in
this state, siz: Efficient highway
legislation, federal aid for good roads,
beth methods of constructing and
maintaining good roads and how
Colorado can reap the greatest bene-
fits from the construction of better
highways.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
REcApTuRE FRENCH TRENCHES

The statement adds that the trench
es west of Apremont were recaptur-
ed by the Allies after three des-
perate assaults. Twice the Germans
repulsed the French infantry with
heavy losses, the third time the
French dug themselves in near the
German trenches and slaughtered the
enemy with bombs in their hands, the
Grenades finally taking the trenches
Substantial gian is also reported in
Upper Alsace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
*. A. GAGG,
Cashier.

The annual meeting of the share
holders of The Frank Eldredge In
vestment Company will be held at the
office of the Company on Wednesday,
January goth, 1914, at 7:30 p. m.
This meeting is called for the pur-
pose of electing directors for the en-
suing year and for the transaction of
such other business as may come be-
fore the meeting.
FRANK ELDREDGE,
Secretary.
First Publication Dec. "a, 1914.
Last Publication Jan. Ia, 1914.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
Dest for Kidneys-says Doctor.

Dr.. J. +, R. Neal. So. Car, sayl
fhat In hts so years Of experience he
kcs found no preparation for the kid
neys eqiaI to Foley Kidney Pills. Pain
i,l hack and hips is an indication Of
sIkldnsy trpuble--a warning to build up
~ weakened Kidneys. make them Wig
ex<dns, 1jddins your blood Of acids and
\ ooss. Koley Kidnsy Pills will help
~ - e kidnsy and bladder trou-
Ii1 1I1i I vsstd ths rsaah - znsdicins.
12SS1S 1n c1ioo 1tsss. Gcld N your
n ~. J. =. Rassens.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
Gore, Ca, P. A. Morgan had occs

Gore, Ca, P. A. Morgan had occa-
sion recently to use liver medicine
and says of Foley Cathartic Tablets:
They thoroughly cleansed my syste,4
and felt like q new man--light ana
free. They are the best medicine
have ever taken for constipation.
They keep the stomach sweet, livek
active, bowels regular" Foley Cathars
ic Tablets are stimulating in action,
and neither grippe nor sicken. They
are wholesome and thoroughly cleans
ing, and keep the liver active. Stout
people like them. S. G. Wdx y.
Parsons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
BRITISH PREPARING STRIKE.

LONDON, Dec, 2s.-The belief is
growing that the British fleet is pre-
pairing to strike again. Naval Off
GERS say the recent Cuxhaven raid
shows that the Zeppelins are impotent
in naval warfore and they do not
fear them. The British naval bases
are reported the most active.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
Checks Group Instantly.

You know Group is dangerous. And
you should also know the sense Of Sc
curity that comes from always having
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in
the house. 1t cuts the thick mucus
and clears away the phlegm, stops the
strangling cough and gives easy
breathing and quiet sleep. Take it
for coughs, colds, tickling throat,
hoarseness and for bronchial and la
grippe coughs. Contains no opiates.
Every user is friend. S. G. Wall,
j. L. Parsons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
KILLING OF AMERICANS
SAID TO BE ACCIDENTAL

BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec, 29.-Cana-
dian militiamen told American Con-.
sui Curtiss that they merely tried t9
frighten the }pters yesterday, r.,
did not aim mart them. CurtisA
is sending report to Bryan. TIE
Canadian militia officials are slsY.
probing the case. Smiths funeral wiz
be held tomorrow Dorsch is recov-
ering.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
Howling Too Much.


My friend you howl too much about
the hard luck that pursues you. If
yon only knew it you are the lucliest
fellow in town. You work about two
hours a day---some days--and some
days you don't work any. You get
three meals day and have place
tc sleep. How you manage to get
the meals nobody knows, but you get
them. You have warm clothes in the
winter and are never in want for any,
thing necessary to keey body and soul
together. There are hundreds of fel-
lows around here worse off than YOU.
but you don't hear them howl. You
can't walk ten feet on any street in
town without meeting some fellow
who is a hundred times worse off
than you are. You don't have to get
up Mt 8 o'clock these cold winter
mornings and hustle out and do
chores and then hustle down town to
work until after dark. You don't
have 10 be up almost every night car
ing for sick member of the family.
You don't have to apply to friends
or the county for aid. The trouble
with you is that you nre fizzle and
a failure and common ordinary loaf
err. You should xt least cut out your
hard luck st6ly.--Osborne Farmer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31

The daughter Just born to the king
and queen of Italy will be named Ma
ria, it is announced. 1t is expected
that as sign of rejoicing over the
birth of the princess, amnesty will
be granted to number of prisoners
including those condemned for parti-
cipation in the revolutionary move
-ment last June, and others not ac-
cused of ordinary crimes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
BANK NOTICE.

The regular meeting of the share
holders of the First National Bank
of Durango, col: - 3sSe Ss's elec-
ton of directors le Nst men,
and any other busiif .f1.-ss-.su
before said meeting. will be held at
the office of said bank, Tuesday, Janu-
ary 18th, 1915, between the hours of
10 a. m. and 4 p. M. ..~
Cashier.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
HOW TO GET THE BOYS CoNFI
DENCE.
(By Orison SWEET Marden.)

(By Orison SWEET Marden.)
Not long ago boy was arrested
in New York and tried in the chill
dren's court. The first thing he said
to the officer was: "Don't tell Mr..
Watkins" Mr.. Watkins is man
who had taken special interest in
this boy from the slums and was try
ing to help him. He would often call
at the boys house and invite him
out for a good time, or take him
with him to his home. While in
court the fear that Mr.. Watkins
would find him out seemed to trouble
the boy most. He did not seem to
care much that his parents knew of
his arrest, because he had been scold-
ed and nagged by them until he had
become calloused. He knew that Mr..
Watkins believed in him, saw some
thing in him which even his parents
did not see, and he could not bear
the thought that tie man who had
trusted him and believed in him
should think that he had gone wrong.
When you have obtained a boys
confidence and affection, when he
feels that you have real interest in
him, and that you believe that there
is something in him, you have tre-
mendous hold upon him.
The head of Chicago business
house has large number of boys
under him. For years he has felt a
kindly interest in these boys, taking
particular pains to notice them, to
watch their work, to praise them
when they do well, to correct them
gently when they fall, and to mani
fest in general kindly interest in
their affairs. He says the results
have been marvellous and that the
boys have shown wonderful develop
ment under thei influence of his ap-
preciation and praise.
This man told me that he corrects
the habits of his boys without their
realizing the influence he brings to
bear on them. He enters their sports,
plays ball with them, and by his ex-
ample makes them feel ashamed of
doing things that are unbecoming to
gentlemen. Gradually they drop de
ception, profanity and bad manners,
without really knowing the change
taking place in them.
Children are especially susceptible
to praise. A boy will work harder to
get the appreciation of those who
trust him and believe in him than for
almost anything else. Nothing ex-
cept blame will so dampen his en-
thusiasm as the lack of recognition
Of good work or failure to appreciate
his attempts to please.
know a mother who reared her
upon tire plan of praise. She
never missed an opportunity to com
mend them for doing well, or to show
appreciation Of their efforts to do
right. This, she says, has had in
finitely more influence for good than
perpetual scolding. "Don'ts" harm,
and dwarf more children
than almost anything else.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
Frequenting Old Haunts.

Harry G. Baker, reformed news
paper man, who is now engaged in
a more light" crusade--or more
properly speaking, head of the pub
ficity department of the Western
Colorado Power company-is receiv-
ing the glad hand of welcome from
Durango friends today He is on his
annual vacation and travelled around
this way to add his good cheer to the
holiday season.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
~ NJ flavs cu.ss,

B DoNT MISS THIS. Cut ut this
III, enelese isvs eents - Foley I Co.,
EhieARo. nj, writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in
return a free trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for
coughs, colds and Group; Foley Kid
ney Pills. for pain III sides and back,
fhspmstisn, kidney and bladder all
msnts; and Foley Csthartic Tablets, :
who3ssSne and thoroughly cleansing
tAthavtic, especially comforting to
stout persons. For sale in your town
BY s. G. Wall, J. L. Parsons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
CALL FOR COUNTY WARRANTS

Treasurer's Office, La Platte Coyulxsss
Colorado.
Notice is hereby given that "a
is to the credit of the General- Roao r.,
Fund sufficient money for the pay 81
ment of the following warrants, which
which will be paid upon presenta-
ton, to-wit:
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
SNAP SHOTS AT
THE WORLDS NEWS

Farmers and stockmen in the Wind
sor district, just east of Fort Collins,
have formed large coyote hunting
party to scour the hills north of that
town January L.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
On business Trip.

On Business Trip.
Jesse Hammond, one of the pros
porous ranchmen of the Pine River
valley, patronizcd Durango mer-
chants today and gave his attention
to affairs connected with his ranch
interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
New Years Gaiety.

New Years Gaiety.
The New Years festivities at the
Ssrater hotel last year gave SO much
pleasure to the large number of par
ticpants that Manager S.ilwell has
arranged to give similar entertain
ment this year with added attrac-
tons. The Bostonian orchestra will
furnish the music and gaiety will
reign supreme. The lid will be off
and everything from hesitation waltz
TO the fox trot will have part in
the terspichorean features.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
On Business Trip.

On Business Trip.
c. r. Addy was in from Fort Lewis
mesa over night looking after busi-
ness interests. Mrs. Addy, who has
been visiting Mrs. Taylor Maddox for
Il couple Of weeks, will remain in Du-
range until Saturday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
Take child's Remains to Mancos

Take Child's Remains to Mancos
For Inferment.
At A o'clock this morning, Mr.. and
Mrs. Willden, OF Florida mesa, passed
through Durango on their way to
Mancos with the remains Of their
monht-old son who passed away yes
terday. Interment took place in the
Mancos cemetery this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
Mercy Hospital Notes.

HFTVy fFUHpIIdI NDEts.
Frank Wilkerson, who underwent
an operation for cancer of the stom-
ach yesterday, is resting fairly well
today. Mrs. Fehrman of the Animas
valley, is doing well, and has every
indication for an early recovery Mrs.
Robert Pearson is recovering from
the effects Of her operation. Mr..
Pearson, who has been in constant
attendance at her bedside, went out
to the Bocea ranch this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
On Court Business.

John Hotter of upper Florida,
transacted court business in Durango
today. Martin Hotter, of Hay Gulch,
was also here on court business that
had to do with water adjudication.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31

FOR RENT-P. G. Ellis ranches on
Ft. Lewis mesa for 1916. See Rock
wood & Perkins, Durango, Colo.
W-11-12-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31

According to report received in
Denver, U. G. Danford, former city
treasurer of Cripple Creek, who fled
last summer when shortage of $685.
600 was discovered in his accounts,
has been located in Honduras, Central
America.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
Coppinger-Nossman Marriage
Solemnized.

The marriage of Miss Helen Moss
man and Mr.. Braiden Coppinger was
sclemnized in Pagosa Springs. The
local relatives who attended the cere-
monies are scheduled to return to Du-
range tonight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31

wholesome and thoroughly cleaning
tAthartic, especially comforting to
\ stout persons. For sale in your town
By s. G. wall, J. Z. Parsons.
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Harry Salmon, Of Bloomfield, was
in the city last night ON pleasure bent.
Jesse Hallar is over from Cortez
for few days sojourn in Durango.
J. r. Thomas OF Dolores, represent
ed his section in our burg today.
Ray Goodman went out to Hes
pcrus this morning on hurried busi-
ness trip.
Joseph Moore, of Pennington, re-
turned from North Dakota last night
: where he visited friends for while
J.. D. Baker, Of Trimble Springs,
Sas hobnobbing with congenial spirits
in our town today.
Emnct Writ, the Dulce post trader,
was among the out of town folk wis.,
iting Durango today.
Winfield Holbrook, of Cortez, the
well known civil engineer, tarricd over
in Durango last night.
w. G. Weaver, of the Porter Fuel
company. travelled to Hesperus this
morning on department duties.
W. H. Norton, the Ford auto sales
man, went down to Aztec this morn
ing to supply the trade with his cars.
Henry Newton, of Blanca, Colo,
gave mis- destination as Pennington
this morning.
C. w. Houser, tire salesman,
spent the night in town doing the
trade.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. johnson, Of
Mancos. are in town on business and
pleasure.
Mrs. D. r. Mckinney is enjoying
visit from her sister, Miss Gather
inc Norton, of Pennington.
The Misses McCartey came down
from the Animas valley this morning
to spend part Of their vacation at
the Hotel Savoy.
c. r. Cobb, the cracker salesman,
left for Denver this morning to con-
fer with the firm he represents on the
road.
Will Carr, son of Tim Carr, of
Paeosa Springs, was in town to see
his friend, Joseph Firebaugh, through
the marriage ceremony.
II N. Beach, the La Plata mer-
chant, hotel proprietor and mining
man, is in town looking after the
various duties that fall to his lot.
Miss Bell French, who has beer
visiting her sister, Mrs. W. A. Hun
ter. in Pennington, departed this
morning for her home in Woodward
Okla.
Thomas Welborn, superintendent Of
) the Idaho, was homeward bound
traveller this morning. He was or
his return from trip down the Red
Apple line, where he looked after his
sheep interests.
Miss Ida Wheeler, teacher in charge
of the Lowell school, left on her way
to bayfield, this morning. She will
stop over in Oxford for a short visit
with friends. During her stay in Du-
range she occupied reserved seat in
the dental chair the greater part OF
the time.
CANADIAN PATROL
KILLS AMERICANS
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31

School Folk Leave Saturday.
The score Of school people who are
spending their vacation in Durango
leave Saturday morning to resume
their studies in the different universi-
ties in the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
Early Morning Wedding.

A'N''t 'At' mtg W WSuuinS.
Miss Angela Mccormick, of this
city, and Mr.. Joseph Firebaugh, of
Ignacio, were married at st. Colum-
ba's church this morning at Z o'clock.
They were attended by Miss Dolores
Mccormick and Mr. Will Carr. Rev.
Father Callahan officiated at the
ceremony. Only immediate relatives
and intimate friends were present at
the service. Following breakfast at
the brides home, the young couple
are supposed to have to have taken
their departure for Pagosa Springs,
where they will spend few days
honeymoon before returning to the
lgnacio vicinity, where they will re-
side. Mrs. Firebaugh has been num-
bored among La Plata county for
three years past. Her newly made
husband is among the county's sub
stantial farmers. Hosts of friends
extend to them the best wishes for
happiness in their welded life.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
Death of Only Daughter of Mr.. All
Mrc Rav p,,rcL

Death of Only Daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Burch
Durango relatives have been noti-
fed by telegraph of the death of Mil
died Bufch, the only child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Burch, which occurred in
Los Angeles early yesterday morn
ing. Previous messages advised them
the little one was very low Mildred
was born in this city six years ago,
and lived here until her parents mov-
eG to the coast when she was three
years of age. She was an unusually
pretty child with the most winning
ways and many Durango people learn
of her untimely passing with a sense
of personal loss. The surviving rel
ativs in Durango are Mrs. Burch, Sr.,
grandmother, and three aunts, Mrs.
Frank Cable, Mrs. E. G. Kahn and
Mrs. W. B. Cummings. Mrs. Burch
is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M.
Bernard, former Durango residents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31
Land U|

The heA !.
IS. VS.. the h. M
ing company va the
present this morning jther
testimony will be taken i.S
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31

Repi McDevitt Leaves
For Denver New Years.
Representative-elec Harry McDev-
lit departs for the state capital Fri
day morning to attend the session of
legislature which convenes January G.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31

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4 an y M aaaa a u u a a a
Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Walter An
derson are on the sick list.
Vance Frazier was the guest Of
Geo. Morgan at Sunnyside Christmas.
& Vest Day spent Christmas with his
mother in Durango.
Edna Craig and Horace Anderson,
students at the high school, are home
for q few days.
William Morgan and Byron Murry
of Sunnyside, called on the Ander-
sons and Geo. Abrams Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Paxton of Du-
range. were Elco visitors Monday.
They are spending few days at their
Posta ranch.
Reuben Fredlund, who is at home
from Ft. Lewis for the holiday vaca-
ton, was a Sunday visitor at j. A.
Frazier's.
Chester and Bryan Rhodes of Az
tee, spent Christmas with the home
folks. Mrs. Rhodes and Floyd re-
turned to Aztec with than for
weeks visit.
Walter Dunham returned Sunday
from Durango, where he spent sew
eral days. Mr.. Dunham went to Ce-
dar Hill Monday to visit with friends
till after New Years.
George Abrams is trying to inter
est the people here in literary So
ciety to be organized after the holi-
days. We wish Mr.. Abrams success
in his efforts to start something Of
social nature here.
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We are now well supplied with the
beautiful snow and there is good
foundation for sleighing.
Chas. Dannels has been working
for Swift Bros. of Bear Creek get
ting timber for shingles.
Mrs. w. S. Shippy and Mrs. Jesse
Accord spent several days in Durango
recently.
Rosa Sullivan is spending the holi-
days at home.
Mrs. Harry Severn received a
turkey by parcel post the other day.
Clark Knickerbocker was the guest
Of Willie Sullivan Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Thorp of Flori-
da visited their relatives the Shippys'
short time ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. W. Dannels spent
Christmas with their daughter, Mrs.
Lewis Wagner and family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31

That such practical mining men as
James r. Burns of Colorado Springs
have been better judges of the possi-
bilities of the Cripple Creek district
than the mining experts, is shown
in letter written to the Colorado
Springs mining exchange by Mr..
Burns nearly 13 years ago. At the
time there was much pessimism as
to the districts future, caused by an
adverse report on the Independence
property by John Hays Hammond,
and the Knockers" were busy pre-
dieting failure for the camp. Mr..
Burns took up the defense of the ia
nous gold camp and it is now inter-
esting to note that his contentious
have proved correct.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31

The GILLIAN government which has
had under consideration for some time
the installation of oil-burning equip
ment on all the government-owned
railways of the country, has decided
TO turn over one entire division of the
Longitudinal railway, about 125 miles
long, for exhaustive experiments. The
proposition was worked up and will
be carried out by engineers from the
United States. The consumption of
fuel oil in Chill has increased since
1904 from $500 tons to over 100000
tons last year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-31

DIR. Herbert Friedenwald, Phi. D., an
authority of Jewish history and for
merIy III the employ of the govern
ment at Washington, has come to
Colorado Springs to live. He is an
author Of note and has written many
treatises on American and Jewish his
tory. From 1897 to 1900 he was chief
of the division of manuscripts of the
library of congress and has held Of
fees in the American History associa-
tion, American Economic association,
Philosophical association of Washing
ton and the American Political Sci
ence association.