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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Infection and Insect Bites Dangerous.

Mosquitoes, flies and other insects,
which breed quickly in garbage pals,
ponds of stagnant water, barns, mus
ty places, ETC.. are carriers of dis
ease. Every time they bite you, they
inject poison into your system from
which some dread disease may result.
Get bottle of Sloan's Liniment. 1t
is antiseptic and few drops will
neutralize the infection caused by in
sect bites or rusty nails. Sloan's
Liniment disinfects Cuts, Bruises and
Sores. You cannot afford to be with
out it in your home. Money back if
not satisfied. Only 25c at your Drug
gist.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Mining Notes.

'ilverton Standard.
Gus Melchus, one of the owners of
he Mayflower mine, was a visitor at
The property last Sunday. He says
he work at the property is progress
ng finely and that the mine is In
plendid shape. Sixteen men are now
working at the property and the pro-
luction is larger than a pack train
IT thirty mules can handle. There
we're 312 sacks Of sorted ore on hand
asst Sunday and the pack train will
DC urged to increased activity to make
DOM for the sacking Of the large
iuantity Of ore the miners are send
ng down on the tram each day.
The big steel chute, 800 feet long,
t the Bagley Tunnel properties near
Animas Forks, has been completed
nd Manager Emil Hensen is now
'usy getting ready to start the mill
o turning out concentrates and ex-
,ects to soon join the ranks Of ship
pers from this section. A force Of
bout 40 men Is now employed at the
nine and mill.
Ed Fiant shipped carload Of high
grade ore from his lease on the Whale
Lain Of the Silver Lake company
Wednesday. He also sent out a car
Dad of sorted ore from the Anti
Periodic lease the same day. ]. B.
Warner was down from Animas Forks
part Of the week. He came on the
same train with two carloads Of ore
for the Silver Lake. custom mill from
MS lease on the Hermis group Of
,laims near Animas Forks.
Three carloads from the Silver
Lake were shipped to the Durango
'melter last Monday.
The Sunnyside sent out carload
II concentrates last Monday and .
second car went out Wednesday.
The Dives Leasing company sent
carload Of their high grade coarse
jigged ore to the Durango smelter
Wednesday.
Four cars Monday and four Wed
nesday were the shipments Of con-
centrates to the Durango smeltsr from
the Gold King mill the fore part Of
this week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
J. W.. WINGATE,
President.
I. ]. BRADFORD,
Secretary
Receiving a Royal Welcome.

NeNeiNHB u Bloyhi W WeiCOme.
Hundreds of7Durang6 people are to-
day extending the glad hand of vel
come to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Still
well. the popular newlyweds, who ar
rived in the city last night-or rath-
er couple Of hours after midnight
this morning. In order to escape the
reception it seemed their friends had
in store, they stopped over at Man
cos yesterday afternoon and announc-
ed they would make trip to the Cliff
Dwellings before coming to Durango.
Just as we suggested Saturday, they
had arranged to have an auto from
this city to meet them and make the
last stages of the journey in it in
the dark of the moon. Their plans
were well made. Miss Stilwell and
Mr.. Norton of the Ford. garage mo-
tored to Mancos after them. They
started home just as the shades of
evening were falling All went well
until they reached the top of the
Mancos hill, when they encountered a
soft roadbed, where heavy rain. had
fallen. The machine kept skidding
and they were obliged to. run very
slow. In the Hesperus vicinity their
lights went out. Of commission and
from there on they travelled at a
snaiPs pace, arriving home in the wee
small hours, and we suspect wishing
they had allowed their friends to do
heir worst.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Durango win Aid Telluride.

At meeting of the directors of
the board of trade held this afternoon
for the purpose of taking up the mat
ter of relief of those unfortunate citi-
zens of Telluride who have been made
destitute by the late disastrous flood.
A committee was appointed consist
ing of j. w. Wingate, A. W. Ayres,
j. ID. Adams and /. J. Bradford for
the purpose Of soliciting contribu-
tions.
inasmuch as our neighboring city
Telluride has met with so serious a
disaster resulting in making a. con-
siderable number of its citizens desti-
tute, as a matter of humanity it is
the duty Of those who are more for
tunate and able to contribute from
their store to assist in the relief of
those unfortunate people. Therefore
those who are willing to contribute
for this worthy cause will leave their
contributions with the Durango Trust
company, which is authorized to re-
ceive such contributions or with the
committee.
j. W.. WINGATE,
President.
/. ]. BRADFORD,
Sccretary-
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Democrat. Return.

Senator West of this city and MIR
and Mrs. Thomas Rickner, of Mancos,
returned from Denver last night. Mrs.
Rickner controlled ten votes in the
state assembly by virute of the prox-
les she held. Senator West represent
ed the entire La Plata county dele
CATION. Senator Joyce, who repre-
sented the Democrats of San Juan
county, did not return with the party,
having been called to New York on
an important business mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

Mrs. Johnson, the woman who was so
badly hurt that for days her recovery
seemed impossible. Mr.. Keyse went
on to lgnacio this morning, but Mrs
keyse felt that she would not court
danger on third Monday and re-
manned at her stopping place the
Savoy hotel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Aged Traveller.

Mrs. Mary Royce, of Dolores, aged
30, returned from Denver last night,
where she visited her daughter. aged
90. She was accompanied by her
granddaughter, Miss Mary Royce. The
elderly lady stood the trip well, and
had many delightful things to tell of
her journey. The young granddaugh-
ter left nothing undone that would
add to her comfort. This morning
they were passengers on the Southern
for their home in Dolores.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
To Attend Church Meeting.

A party Of Latter Day Saints num-
bering more than dozen prominent
members of the church wete guests
at the Strater last night on their
way from Utah to Fruitland to at
tend church session. They were
making the trip by auto.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Child Killed at Allison.

Word reached the city Saturday
night of the death by accident of the
3-year-old son of MIR. and Mrs. James
Briggs. The three children of the
family were enjoying a ride on the
safe family horse when the animal
SHE'D and threw the little one off.
Just as he struck the ground the horse
kicked, striking him over the heart,
killing him instantly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Departs for Vancouver.

Mrs. Stella Cunha, who is travel
ing sales lady for the Hudson Bay
company, came up from Pennington
Saturday evening. where she visited
her mother. She was bound for Van
couver to enter upon her duties. En-
route she is to make short stop in
Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

reside in the part of Oklahoma where
there is great oil industry and are
quoted as saying the wells there flow
as much as $500 barrels daily. The
output is piped to the Gulf of Mex
leo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Summer csastipatioa Dsasssss..

Constipation in summer time is
more dangerous than In the fall, win
tor or spring. Tho food you cat Il
often contaminated and l. mora likely
to fsrmsnt in your stomach. Than
you are apt to drink much cold VA
tor during the bot weather, thus In
turing your stomach. Colic, fever,
ptonains pciseaine and ether irls ars
natural results. Pe-Do-Lax win kssp
yen veil, q u inersasss ~ ma ~
natural laxative, which rsds tAe bsW-
e e u seassstsd poissaeus vasea.
Fe-De-IAx vim nnaks 30 - beteses
Plsasaat and skesstave. Tia : 11ni
teafgAA ~ - yele d. a,Ss
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Mercy Hospital Notes.

Tom Owens, Of the Chapman Hard
ware company, was taken to the hos
pital today for treatment. Mrs. Nora
Gayheart, stenographer at the smell
ter who has been i'll for several days,
entered the institution yesterday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Claims to BE One of the Heirs to
the Darlington Estate.

Mrs. Minnie Joseph, of Joplin, Mo-,
came in from the east last night and
today filed petition in the county
court asking to be recognized as one
of the heirs to the w. T. Darlington
estate, alleging she was half sister
of the deceased. In the petition she
asks that her brother, John Darling
ton, be given like recognition. In
the petition she sets forth the fam
lily history. These people were not
mentioned in the will and heretofore
were unknown heirs
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Off For the State Assembly.

OFF For the State Assembly.
MIR. and Mrs. Harry McDevitt and
their very interesting daughter Doris,
left on their way to Denver yester-
day morning, where Mr.. McDevitt
will represent La Plata county Repub-
licans at the state assembly. AS most
of the other delegates found it i'm
possible to make the trip, he holds
the proxies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Man Injured in Runaway Brought
To Durango for Treatment.

Smith Pryor, resident Of Tiffany,
who was injured in a runaway Thurs
day, was brought to Ochsner's hospi-
tai for treatment last night. 1t was
found that he had suffered broken
rib in the accident and it was press
ing on the heart. Late last evening
it was feared his condition was criti-
cal, but this afternoon he seemed to
be resting better. Mr.. Pryor is past
10 years of age, which is against his
recovery, but he possesses remark
ably hardy constitution.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

district last night, where he and
Clarence Coston are engaged in open
ing up good sized vein of ore on the
Chicago lode. They expect to make
carload shipment at an early date.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

Rev. ). Q. vermillion. formerly cf
this city, has been nominated by the
Archuleta county Democrats for su-
perintendent Of schools. Ike Cox, for
years n resident Of the Elco vicinity,
received the nomination for sheriff
on the Republican ticket Of that coun-
ty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
County Commissioners in Session.

The county commissioners are
meeting in regular monthly session.
Judges of election were named to fill
the vacancies caused by the resigna-
tion of those who found it impossible
to serve. Auditing road claims oc-
cupied their attention this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Eastern Visitors.

James Blake and Robert Camp. well
known Milwaukee business men, mo-
tored up from Aztec last night in
company with Mr.. and Mrs. R. N.
Jackson. They spent the day in town
looking after affairs in which they
are financially interested.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

Grain harvest is in progress in the
Pine river country. Early barley and
fall wheat and rye are in the shock.
Oats and spring wheat on dry ranches
are ripening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

H. F. Banta, one Of the substan-
tial farmers of the Animas valley.
supplied the market with ranch pro-
duce today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

Mrs. NJ. Nail, resident of Harring-
ton, Kan, arrived via the Southern
last night on her way to Aztec to visit
relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

F. d. Bovee, Of the Animas valley,
delivered raspberries to the Otis-Mc-
Cir Mercantile company today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

Mrs. w. Culhane and children were
in from the Florida today on shop
ping expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Visitors From Oklahoma.

Forest Carmack spent yesterday in
lgnacio visiting his half brother, w.
II. Nance, of Pierce, Okla, who is
spending a couple of weeks with his
mother, Mrs. F. E. Carmack Mr..
Nance is accompanied by F. NJ. Luel-
len of Checotah, Okla. The visitors
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

District Attorney George Lane went
over to Cortez today on a hurried
business trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

The Norwood Post plant has been
transferred to Wilton HUT. son Of
George Hutt- 1t is understood the
lads father will take charge Of the
paper.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
La Plata County Girl Becomes
Bride of Arizona Man.

La rata county Girl Becomes
Bride of Arizona Man.
Many La Plata county people will
be interested to know that Miss Nora
Martin, youngest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Marion Martin, caretakers
at the poor farm, recently became
the bride of William Thompson of
Tonto basin, Ariz. The groom is a
prosperous cattleman of that section.
The bride grew to woman's estate
here. During the annual fairs she
was familiar figure as she usually
took part in the ladies' relay races
and her splendid control Of her
mounts added greatly to the interest
of the features.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

Mowry Osgood was visitor from
the Florida mesa today who gave To-
cal merchants good patronage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

Vincent Jelenik and his motlssr end
sister were in from Florida mssa to
day buying supplies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

ueciaratlon OF war against Germany
is believed to be certain soon.
BRUSSELS, Aug. belgium to-
day ordered complete mobilization
of its army.
Germany ultimatumed Belgium last
night, declaring it would regard the
country as an enemy unless a posi-
ton of friendly neutrality was adopt
ed. Belgium refused. The Germans
immediately invaded Belgium at YER
viers.
At special session of the Belgian
parliament, King Albert presided and
urged the people to resist German ag-
gression with the last drop of blood.
Three German dirigibles maneuvsr-
ed for an hour over Brussels this
morning and then turned eastward.
BERLIN, Aug. 4.-The foreign Of
fee announced that Germany had de-
clared war on France. A statement
was issued reciting the specific French
violations on the German frontier
and alleging that French aviators
dropped bombs on unfortified German
towns.
1t was announced that German
troops at Stuttgart seized 10000 900
in gold consigned to Russian bank
ers.
PARIS, Aug. 4.-Belfort telegraphs
that skirmishing between the Ger
mans and French there is almost con-
tinuous. The Germans are entrench-
ing and 1t is believed are contemplat-
ing q general assault. Considerable
losses have occurred on both sides a.
the result Of the skirmishing.
The French minister In Servia
wires that an Austrian brigade with
gunbosts supporting it, attempted to
invade Servia. Servia ambushed the
column and inflicted great slaughter.
Three hundred were slain.
nAnT0 l--A>~~L =
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Gibson and
children depart Wednesday for Grand
Junction, where they will make their
home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

New Property to Ship Ore.
Dan Cason left for the Needleton
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
GERMANS REPULSED
WITH HEAVY LOSS
From MONDAYS Dailyl

LONDON, Aug. 3.-Dispatches in
dicate that three German armies,
comprising twenty-five army corps,
nearly million, are invading France.
One is moving through Belgium, thus
violating Belgium's neutrality; sec
ond is Goving from Metz in a fan
ike nation and third is moving
from near the Swiss border 1t is
reported the Germans occupy Balse
in Switzerland and seized railroads
thence to the French border.
PARIS, Aug. 3.-The advance
guard of Germany's Metz army en-
countered Frencsh frontier guards
near Petit Croix. The Uhlans retir-
ed first before the French fire and
then charged full speed.
The French machine guns poured
whitening fire, moving the Germans
down. They retired but charged
again and again but were repulsed
each time. Nearly one-fourth of the
OhiduS WClS hliCu hIIu WOuNoc0 lHc
German advance guard finally retired.
The German movements were dis
covered, by French aviator who re-
connoitered the German position in
daylight, dropping bombs. 1t is re-
ported that one bomb destroyed a
German armored train.
The news Of the Petit Croix victory
created the widest enthusiasm.
Crowds paraded the streets, singing
"Marseillase."
LONDON, Aug. 3.-Tension in
creased here as the result of the re-
port that German seized four British
steamers at Hamburg.
All doubt of England's determined
war with Germany was practically
removed when in the house of com
mons this afternoon Foreign Minister
Frey announced the mobilization of
the British army and navy ordered.
He made the statement that England
must consider the crisis from the
viewpoint of British honor and obi.
CATION if the German fleet bombards
the french coast. The king Of Bel.
gium mas telegraphed supreme appeal
for aid.
John Redmund, the Irish leader, de-
clared: "The sons of Ireland, Pro-
testant and Catholic, will stand shoul-
der to shoulder in this crisis"
The house of commons adjourned
until z o'clock when it is expected
that Asquith will outline the govern
ment's position and will probably de-
clare war.
LONDON, Aug. 3.-The news tick
er service says that in naval bat
tie in the North sea six German and
two British warships were sunk. The
report is unconfrmed and generally
d,scredited.
According to Stockholm dispatches
Russian and German fleets met in
the Baltic last night and at least me
Russian warship was driven to shore.
The report is that Germany seized
Aland islands, off Finland.
BERLIN, Aug. 3.-The war office
announced tonight that seventy-five
thousand French troops, including
heavy artillery, invaded Germany At
Alt Muenstsrol, near Belfort. The
German patrols retired.
French aviators are scouting ahead.
Three German army corps sent check
invaders. A battle Is expected.
NISH. Hsrvis, Aug. s.-Takins ad-
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
body Found.

Body Found.
Coroner A. F. Hood left for Needle
tone this morning in response to
message telling him that Josiah
Moore had found the decomposed
body Of man about six miles from
the Needleton station. 1t is supposed
to be the remains of S. A. Gordon,
who about two years ago when in a
demented condition wandered away
from DR.. Dowdy's mining camp, where
he was employed. All efforts to To-
cate him were unsuccessful. There
are different theories of how he met
death. Some think he perished of
starvation. DR.. Dowdy believes he
subsisted for months by taking food
from the well stocked cabins and that
he was killed some time last winter
in snowslidc.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

ignacio is to have fair this fall.
The exact date will be decided as
soon as Superintendent West Of the
agency confers with the department
at Washington and determines the
funds available for the event, 1t being
the object of the Ignacio people to
combine the Indian fair and the ag-
ricultural fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Our Beautiful scenecy.

Appreciates Our Beautiful Scenecy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shane and
little son Wolford, with Mrs. NJ. ].
Wolford and Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Fair
child as guests of Mrs. Wolford, spent
last week Sightseeing in southwest
crn Colorado. Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday were spent at Silvcrton,
Ouray and on the magnificent stage
route between these cities. Friday the
trip was made by auto to Pennington
and Shiprock and Saturday to the
ruins of the Mesa Verde. Mrs. Shane,
who has travelled abroad extensively,
says that nowhere has she found such
wonderful scenery as along the Sill
verton-Ouray road, and all the party
declare the trip to the ruins makes
the finest ride they have ever taken.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Frapk -Saterjs vssA
eariy morning visitors from -pnpss
Florida, buying supplies for The lsaeA
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

Prominent Business Man Addresses
SilvertOn Commercial Club.
Bulkley Wells, president of the
Colorado, Metal Mining association
passed through Durango this morning
on his way to Denver. He was re-
turning from Silverton, where he ad-
dressed the Commercial club last
night on the work of the association.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
THE WAR SITUATION IN EUROPE

vantage of Austria's withdrawal of
troops from Servia to attack Russian
troops, Servia plans to take the ag-
gressive and with Montenegrin sup
port is preparing to invade Bosnia
The Russians invaded Austria near
Iemberg.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

Mrs. c. w. Smith. Of. Dolores, Wa
a passenger to Paogsa Springs today
to visit relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

Crack Shot.
Capt. Hardy, the crack shot, is in
the city and is demonstrating the Pet
ers cartridges.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

Allison Kroeger of the firm of Bur.
dick & Kroeger, has announced him
self as candidate for county sur
veyor on the Democratic ticket
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
DRAWN INTO
EUROPEAN TURMOIL
(From Tuesdays Daily)

LONDON, Aug. 4.-The foreign Of
ice announced that Germany had de-
'lared war on Belgium. Because of
England's announced determination to
protect Belgium's integrity, British
declaration of war against Germany
is believed to be certain soon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Sunday Visitors.

Sunday Visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank holland, of
Navajo Springs, and Mr.. and Mrs. E.
R. Mullin, of Cortez, motored over
from Montezuma county yesterday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06


Jacques church, killing fifteen French
soldiers and demolished one wall of
the church. Other bombs damaged
the Notifications. 1t is reported the
bombs contained new explosive of
deadly character, as the bodies of
the fifteen victims were torn to
shreds.
Germany's Metz army crossed the
frontier at Mars Et Tour, the French
attacking them at that point.
BERLIN, Aug. 4.-The kaiser ad-
dressed war session of the reichstag
this afternoon in the white room of
the palace and read the white book"
issued this morning, containing all
correspondence between Germany and
Russia, which was designed to show
Russian duplicity.
He declared that Germany would
fight the world in defense of her hon
or. He blames Russia and France for
the conflict.
LONDON, Aug. 4.-Life saver
and shore guards on the coast of
Yorkshore report heavy firing at day
light. The French squadron recently
left Brest to protect the north coast
Of France. About the same time a
German squadron entered the North
sea from Kiel canal. 1t is reported
these clashed. Late this afternoon
the admiralty was unable to confirm
the report and asked the coast points
to ascertain the truth.
English and French coast towns
fear the German raid. The French
embassy announced the German crui-
ser is bombarding the French naval
station at Bona, Algeria.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. A.
The president signed a proclamation
declaring America neutral regarding
the war in Servia, Austria, Russia,
France and Germany. The proclama-
ton forbids anyone on American soil
enlisting troops, chartering or fitting
out ships or starting a military ex-
pedition designed to aid any of the
combatants.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. A.
The White House announced the pres
ident would ask for an appropriation
of $500 900 to be sent to European
government agents to relieve the dis
tress and cash the checks of Ameri-
cans abroad. Fiscal agents will be
named to distribute the funds.
The navy department this after
noon ordered the cruiser Tennessee
to leave New York tomorrow night
with from five to eight million dollars
on board for Americans abroad. The
money will be sent by the state de-
partment, banks and express compan-
les.
The German embassy notified Sec
retary Bryan that no foreigners will
be allowed to leave Germany until the
mobilization is complete.
BAR HARBOR, Aug. 4.-The liner
kronprinzessin Cecilie, with s13,000,-
900 in gold and silver aboard, sud
denly appeared here this morning.
The ship left here July 2S.
Sunday night, when 800 miles off
the coast Of England, it was learned
that two French warships were seek
ing her. She returned with lights ex-
tinguished, running full speed through
the fog without sounding the horn
and escaped the warships.
Twelve hundred passengers were
on board.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06
Another Joy Rider.

Another Joy Rider.
DR.. VIM. Schumacher, U. S. sheep
inspector. has signifed his intention
of joining the list of the joy riders.
He has placed an order for Buick
car and the machine is on the way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-06

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. g.
he house voted 231 to 6 to make
'ailable the unlimited millions of
rrency in the treasury TO relieve
financial situation expected in Eu-
pc. 1t amended the senate bill re-
owing the half billion limitation.