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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Keep Your Liver Active During the
Summer Months-Foley Cathartic
Tablets for Sluggish Liver
and Constipation.

1t does beat all how quickly Foley
Cathartic Tablets liven your liver and
overcome constipation. Ney Oldham,
Wimberley, Texas, says: "Foley Ca
thartic Tablets are the best laxative
ever used. They take the place of
calomel." Wholesome, stirring and
cleansing. No gripping. A comfort
to stout persons, as they relieve that
full bloated feeling. S. G. Wall, J. L..
Persons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Distributing Fish.

S. L. Land, state fish commission
er, and Thomas Hamor, superintend-
ent of the local plant, left this morn
ing with 100000 small fry to be plant
ed in the streams between here and
Alamosa. Yesterday 10000 were
placed in the Florida at the Perkins
ranch and today like number were
distributed in the stream in the vicin-
ity of the Ayres place.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Visitors Leaye for Aztec.

Mrs. F. A. Howard, of Aztec, and
her daughter, Mrs. T.. w. Ray, of
Phoenix, Ariz.. returned to San Juan
county this afternoon after visiting
with Mrs. Howard's mother, I1rs. J.
A. Minner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Changing Their Residence.

Prof. Earl Jackson and his mother
and sister came up from Aztec last
night on their way to outside points.
Prof. Jackson is to teach in Santa
Rosa this year and his mother and
sister are bound for Glover Hill, N.
Y, to make their home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Select Favorable Time for Buying
Fall and Winter Goods.

M. Stein and son Emil, who just
returned from Chicago, where they
spent three weeks buying their fall
and winter stock of goods, were for
tunate enough to reach the market in
time to make 95 per cent of their
purchases before the prices SCARED.
They tell us the most marked in
crease in cost will be in shoes, gloves,
serges, velvets, mercerized goods and
chochet cotton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Death of wei Known Pioneer.

Reese Ray, well known pioneer
of Montezuma county, passed away
at the family home in Mancos about
2 O'Clock this morning. For some
time past he had been in poor health
and the end was not unexpected. The
deceased was prominent in the lodge
life of his home town, both in Wood
men and Odd Fellow circles. He is
survived by wife and six children.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
aIore Pink Teas Expccted.

Messrs. d. r. Mckinney and Taylor
Maddox spent yesterday at the Wall
ranch manufacturing cider for home
consumption. Twenty-Five gallons of
the product represents the results of
their efforts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
CALL FOR COUNTY WARRANTS.

Treasurer's Office, La Plata County,
Colorado.
Notice is hereby given that there
is to the credit of the General Road
Fund sufficient money for the pay
ment of the following warrants, which
will be paid upon presentation, to-
wit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
True To Colorado.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ware and son
John were among the home comers
last night Mrs. Ware and John have
been away about two months, cover
ing the large commercial cities of the
east and passing several weeks down
in her old home in New England.
John Enjoyed the change of scenes
immensely, but from his viewpoint
found nothing that could compare
with Colorado, especially this section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

contests, Indian sports and good mu-
sic. The agricultural and horticul-
tural display and the stock exhibit
will be the best ever shown in Monte
yuma county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
To Attend Conference.

Rev. D. Bundy, presiding elder Of
the Southern Methodist church for
this district; Rev. Hanford Miller of
this city, and Rev. John Cox of Man
cos, were off for Trinidad this morn
ing to attend annual conference.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Mercy Hospital Notes.

Mrs. Walter Hunter has recovered
sufficiently to leave the hospital this
afternoon. Mrs. Owen Hammond's
condition shows decided improve
ment over yesterday. Mrs. Moore of
Mancos, entered the institution for
treatment last evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Funeral of the Late Emery Brown.

Funeral of the Late Emery Brown.
The funeral Of the late Emery
Brown was held in Animas City this
afternoon at 2:30 with many friends
in attendance. The service was in
charge of Rev. Mr.. DAILY, pastor of
the Presbyterian church. Included in
the obituary notice was the statement
that the deceased was born in New
Hampshire, January 8, 1845, and he
married Miss Addie Biggs about 1S
years ago. The pallbearers were the
Messrs Vaile, Chubb, Whitaker, link,
Gaines and Eddy. The body was in
TERED in Greenmount.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Activities in Different City
Departments.

The city commissioners met as a
canvassing board last night to can
vass the votes cast in yesterdays
election. The water department was
busy this afternoon repairing break
in the water main at the corner of
Fifth avenue and Seventh street.
Mayor Scouton has the street depart
ment at work installing the new
storm sewer which is to extend from
Main and Ninth street west across
the railroad track. 1t is to be con-
structed of 1S-inch vitrified pipe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Settling Husband.s Estate.

Mrs. E. o. Greene, of Dulce, was
in the city last night on business
connected with her late husbands es-
tate. AS soon as she has settlement
made she will go to her old home
in Pawnee, Okla. to remain perma-
nently.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Parcel Post Exhibit.

Postmaster Parshall has arranged
with the merchants Of the ely to
make parcel post exhibit at the
Colorado-Ne Mexico fair. The OBJ
ject is to show the possibilities of the
service and its marvellous growth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
To Spend Winter in the East.

Mrs. w. G. White and daughter,
Mrs. Millicent Freeman, left for the
east this morning, where they plan
to spend the winter Their first stop
of any length will be in Cleveland
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Four Score and Six.

Today our esteemed townsman,
John T. Graham, is celebrating his
eighty-sixth birthday anniversary. He
is so youthful for his years one is
almost willing to accuse his family
Bible of perjury.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Home From Vacation.

Miss Mary O'Rourke, one of Duran
go's popular teachers, is home from
Denver, where she spent the greater
part of her summer vacation. Her
mother, Mrs. A. j. O'Rourke, who
made the trip with her, stopped at
Caracas on her way home to visit
the James O'Rourke family. She will
make the last stage Of her journey
Saturday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Ill with Appendicitis.

Mrs. j. s. Adams, sister of Mrs.
Charles Stilwell, was stricken with
appendicitis last night and hastened
to Mercy hospital, where DR.. Robbins
performed an operation at an early
hour this morning. This afternoon
the lady is resting well.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
School Changes.

Prof. Edwin Bluck has resigned as
principal of the Hesperus school to
accept the position of the Animas
City schools, and will enter upon the
duties of his new position next Mon
day. The place made vacant by his
resignation will be filled by Miss
Edna Connor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
w. c. T. u. Convention.

w. y. L. u. SOnVeHtiOH.
The seventeenth annual convention
Of the w. C. T. u. of the fifteenth
district of Colorado convened at the
NJ. E. church this morning. Dele
gates were present from Montezuma,
Archuleta and La Plata counties.
Mrs. Adrianna Hungerford, state
president of the organization, and
Mrs. F. l. Smith, state vice president,
were present and assisted with the
meeting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Prominent Visitors.

w. d. Lee, general manager of the
Rio Grande Southern, his son, Elliott
Lee, and G. II. Richardson, all of
Ridgway, were business visitors in the
city last night. Elliott is a student
at Princeton university, and is pass
ing his vacation with the home folk
in Colorado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
CALL FOR SCHOOL WARRANTS.

Treasurer's Office, La Plata County,
Colorado.
Notice is hereby given that there is
to the credit of the various school
districts sufficient money for the pay
ment of the following warrants, which
will be paid upon presentation, to-
wit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Campers Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Sanders and
sons, Vernon and Forest, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Rossiter and daughter Dorothy
and their niece, Miss Alice King, Of
Salt Lake, returned last night from
weeks outing in the vicinity of
Fish creek. The elements were kind
to them, fishing was fine and the
grouse were plentiful, so they had a
most delightful stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Prominent Visitors.

Mrs. H. M. Spicer, she who was
Mrs. G. H. Stoiber, and Miss Helen
Stoiber, of New York, were arrivals
from Silverton this morning on their
way east They spent week in the
Silverton camp looking after their
extensive mining interests and visit
ing Mrs. Spicer's brother, D. J. Max
we'll.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Near Fatal Accident.

Mr.. Dalton, one of the ditch riders
in the Animas valley, came near los
ing his life couple of days ago,
when binding flash of lightning
shocked him and the horse he was
riding. A burned hand is the only
i'll effect Mr.. Dalton suffers as what
came near being fatal accident.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Take Forest Service Examination.

w. E. Bozman, who was in the city
yesterday for the purpose of taking
the forest service examination, was
a passenger on the Southern this
morning on his way to Cortez, his
headquarters. w. E. Robertson, chief
clerk at the Southern Ute agency,
who also went through the ordeal,
left for home today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Home From Denver.

Undersheriff Charles Meuser re-
turned from Denver last night. He
reports that his sister. Mrs. L. M.
Woods, is recovering from her ILL
ness and Dr. Woods condition shows
some improvement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
To Spend Year in California.

Mrs. Herbert Clark and daughters
left this morning for Los Angeles,
where they expect to remain for a
year. During their absence Mr.. and
Mrs. C. o. Larrabee are to occupy
their Boulevard residence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Popular visitors Leave for Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. ]. Nathan and
children left for their home in Ala
mosa this morning after short stay
in Durango visiting with their hosts
of old time friends. They were feast
ed and feted during their sojourn
here, and the only regret Durango
people have to offer is that they did
not remain longer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Moving Day Postponed.

On account of the new general of
fees in Montrose not being ready for
occupancy, moving day for the West
ern Colorado Power company folk
has been postponed until about the
18th of September.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Mercy Hospital Notes.

Mrs. John Herr, of bayfield,, enter
ed Mercy hospital for treatment last
night. Mrs. Hammond was taken to
the hospital this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
To Visit and Arrange for School
Year.

Year.
Mrs. T. E. Bowman and daughters,
Misses Lena and Margaret, left this
morning en- route to Greeley, where
Miss Lena will attend the State
Teachers college this year. They
will stop in Pueblo to visit the for
mer's sister, Mrs. Harry West, and
after arranging for = boarding place
for the young lady who is going to
spend the year in Greeley, will journey
on to Pierce, where Mrs. Bowman's
eldest sister. Mrs. Kaufman, resides.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Science Teacher Arrives From

Prof. r. f. Fraser, who is to have
charge Of the science department in
the high school this year, arrived from
Denver last night. Prof. Fraser is
graduate of the Denver university
and is said to be especially efficient
in the line of work for which he was
selected by the school board.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Much Interest Created for
Fort Lewis.

Mrs. Maryetta Wilson, who is to
have charge of the domestic science
department at Fort Lewis Agricultur-
al school this year, returned last
night from trip to Ignacio, Allison
and Tiffany, where she interested a
number of young people in the insti-
tuition
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Bishop Matz Visiting the Churches
and Missions in This Section.

blshOp Matz visiting the Churches
and Missions in This Section.
The Rt. Rev. Nicholas C. Matz,
bishop of the Denver diocese, arrived
in the city last night and will spend
week in the San Juan basin visit
ing the different churches and mis-
sions, to impart the papal blessing.
Today in company with Rev. Fathers
Callahan, Salvador, Gene and Isador,
he visited the missions at Ignacio and
Posta. The bishop has just returned
from Europe, where he toured the
continent and was received by the late
Pope Plus x. His trip home proved
an exciting one. He left France just
as the great war was breaking out,
catching the last ship to leave the
European port before the orders to
mobilize emanated from the govern
ments now in the conflict.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Cortez Fair.

COrteZ Fair. ~
The Cortez fair, which 10 to be
held September % to 25 inclusive,
promises to be an especially inter-
esting event. Tho features Of the
program are baseball, racing, roping
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Trial Set.

1riaI SET.
Fred Broussard, charged with a
statutory offense, was arraigned in
justice court this morning. The date
OF Ills trial was set for Thursday
morning, Aug. 27, at 0 o'clock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Application for Marriage License.

Roy v. French, aged 2S, today made
application for license to wed Miss
Ella M. Hansen, aged II. Both are
residents of Piedra.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Completes Course in Business College.
Miss Inga Skeels returned from
Denver last night, where she spent
nearly year taking course in n
business college.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
The Peach Market.

Frank Foley was up from Farm
ington last night looking after larg'
shipment of peaches. He was accom-
panied by Mr.. Evans, a fruit buyer
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Social Thursday Evening.
Pine for New Line.

Pipe FOR New Line.
Three cars of pipe for the new
portion of the city line is being un-
loaded today. The freight on the
shipment is s402, which is paid by
the manufacturers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
On Mining and Irrigation business.


E. A. Ritter left this morning for
his home in Colorado Springs after a
weeks stay in the section looking af-
ter mining, farm and irrigation bust
ness. Mr.. Ritter is managing engi-
neer of the Hamlet Mining and Mill
ing company property near Silverton.
On his recent trip of inspection there
he announced that the company would
soon commence to enlarge the mill
to a capacity of 100 tons per day.
The working force in the mine will be
increased as soon as the conditions of
the metal market make it advisable.
During the week Mr.. Ritter made a
trip to his San Juan county, New
Mexico, ranch property in addition
to gathering some valuable data for
an irrigation project in that locality.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Millcent White Freeman was yes
terday granted divorce from Ben
jamin N. Freeman.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
GLOBE SIGHTS.

By the time man has pacified his
wife a few times he feels qualified
for the diplomatic service.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
STATEMENT

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

The initial cattle shipment of the
season will be made from Mancos to-
morrow Fifteen cars will be loaded
there for eastern points.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
billiard Room Ordinance.

Total .-..235 100 90 1853 119 211 1O15
Majority against, 333.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
AS 1T WAS TOLD
TO US
From Wednesdays Daily
Cattle Shipments.

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
AS 1T WAS TOLD
TO US
From Tuesdays Daily
Divorce Granted.

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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-26
AN IMPENDING CONQUEST.

Some day great freight will ply Hudson bay carrying Europe the grain of the Canadian northwest There may be passenger liners this short path from n America to the British isles Hudson bay is destined to become well aversed waterway amidst desoaton but charted and lighted and as safe as Lake Superior.
 But today Hudson bay is almost unknown sea- The Yoyager who sails into it is an explorer.
 Recently there returned to Newfoundland party of ex porers had spent than cruising about the mysterious shores of the vast gulf They brought back much valuable geographical information which will be of when the railway Port Nelson completed and Hudson bay is dotted with steamships But there must be much poraton before the shores and islands become definite graphical facts.
 On most maps of Hudson bay may be found group of s- and called the Becher They have been sighted several times by aygaors but the Newfoundland claim to be the first white men upon Chem They found to be in different position that indicated the and much more numerous. And these seemingly remote islands not in the inaccessible Arctic regions but in the latitude of Ednbug and far south of the prosperous towns of Alaska.
 There be little doubt that mineral wealth abounds in the Hudson regions The day distant when this win be brought light and when the great forests will be made to contribute to the worlds building material Canadas great ness will become greater and the world will be the richer (Tacoma Trbune).
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-26
SOME CONGRESSIONAL sMITHs-

Whats in name2 happens be Smith and the bearer
 o happens to be member of Congress- there's good deal m just now at the matter of publicity HseAy nas ehe resolution introduced by Congressman Smith of Maryland proVa inc for the cession the Southeastern Alaska panhandle to Canada had chance the gauntlet of the press before Representative Smith of Buffalo New YorS springs the plan or seizing the North Pole as United States territory
 Its our North Pole the New York Woria ana not
 day should be lost in establishing the sovereignty o the Unit ed States over the frozen ands and seas surrounding It, as Representative Smith Buffalo be done by Jom resolution of Congress- This Nation should proclaim that by right of discovery hlods dominion forever over the territory of Peary exploit and that never shall the flag come down It the chance for America more to take its place ip tbe
 8hen we get the North Pole we shall own the aurora boreas We shall added Empire the greatest show on earth and charge any price of admission we like We shall hold it cherished possession for all posery In our hands will be key to the Northern seas and never again need we dread the ornaments of Europe or the yellow peril of Asia will invade our sacred shores from that quarter
 neutral North Pole menace to our national safety and challenge to the maintenance of the Monroe Doctrine We must garrison it. fortify it with 42-centnetre guns SOW it's nets with and surround it's coasts with suomaes and supedreadnaughs Today totally unprepared to defend it. and the administration to blame and Representative Gardner has the proofs.
 Representative Smith has the right idea We must expand according to our destiny and joint resolution is the easiest way With consent of Congress- hereby annex the North Pole
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-26
sALEsMANsHIe


 "A man has to be fabricated by courtesy cronked by enthusiasm, pol isned by friendship and operated by goodwill
 Just as an automobile wlll run twice as far if it is well cared for 80 a man will buy twice much if he is well handled
 Gust as @ locomotive is what It's engineer makes it, so Q buyer is what tho salesman makes him. He is either Q profit or a nuisance.
 Every living man is Q marvel and mystery
 "He is body. breath and brain.
 'He is the most wonderful of all wonderful thinSs. and lf you have the honor to be salesman, you should thank God for the privilege of study ing and handling mon.
 There is nothing else more interest ing and there can be nothing more profitable in the world than the art of salesmanshlp' Herbert M. casson. in the sample
 Case.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-26
CHRISTMAS MASS sUNc.
 AZ CATHOLIC CHURCH

The Catholic Church began Christ mas services with tho Midnight Mass. Long before midnighr every seat was filled and the yesibule crowded.
 Millard's Mass ln c. was beautiful. ly sung by the following choir: So- prano. Miss Snow, Mrs. Simpllins and Mrs. McNaughton; alto, Mrs Valen- tine; tenor. T. J. McCaul; bass. A. A. Gabbs; Miss KemDthorne, erganist.
 70. Holy Might" was ex0Ui8itely rem dered at the end of tho mass by Miss Marie Bernhofer,
 A sermon on the Birth of christ' vas delivered by tho pastor. Rev Jas. 0. Kennedy s. J.
 The sanctuary was very attractive; masses of flowers and clusters of llgh being. used for decorations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-26
llouoR pEALERs AND POLITIcs.

The news has gone orsh that the liquor dealers of cordova alarmed at the possibility of Congress passing law poryding prohibition liquor business in Alaska has already entered an earnest protest attempting create sentiment against such action the liquor dealers of Alaska have any desire to continue in that business would be much wiser for them to let politics severely alone.
 If the liquor dealers Alaska wise they will take leaf the book of Washington State history not oyeroog some of events of recent date The best way to pc secure in business attend strictly to that business and con duct it as should be- About the most certain way of getting prohibition Alaska is for the liquor dealers to join m move ment to prevent 1t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-26
FOR THE NERvEs.

tFrom The Mail. charIeston
 Seeing tbat the Kaiser has said that the Germans viii win because their nerves are stronger than those of the enemy. what's Co prevent our entor- prising patent medicine falsers from doing 8 land office business selling nerve tonics to the Allies?
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-26

The Grand Theatre entertainment for the Christmas fund for the oia pioneers now at the Pioneers Home in Sltlya amounted to Sos.9y' ,oii0n ~-.s telegraphed to them by Manager w. ID. Grogg Of the theatre.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-26

From The Boston. Horald.)
 When stubborn fro likc Monday mornings has its 0lert in Q defective chimney why should other tazDaycrs settle for the lighting and other in- surance holders for tho loss?
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-26
NgEps A cAuTloN.

(From The Evoniug Star. washiB ston)
 Mexico must bs convinced in- 5omo way that shooting up Arizona is not to bo regarded as a form Of outdoor sport
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-26

pllcation of said Rasey for the E4s N. ". H E. 5k S. W. r Sec. 4 T. lO5, N. R. 33 w. which ho entered, No. 6778. at Worthlngton. Minn.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- vercely any pordon of the said lands are required to file with the Register and Receiver of the U. S. Land Of flee at Juneau. Alaclla, their adverse claim thereto. under oath, during the period of publication, or within thirty days thereafter, or they VIII be barred by the provision of the statute.
 k. F. LEWIS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-26

New York the cable adyces state had white Christmas, plenty of having fallen shortly before Christmas In many other places the mantle of white evidence and cold weather prevailed the Pacific coast states But Jmeau however blessed with green Chrstmascear skies and fine weather and not fecs of underfoot.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-26

Presbyterlan Church.
lInhn ]. sIaYena. Paslor.l

TIIIN l' 7-0' 0'-'7 . ''77--7 Morning sorvlce ot ll O. m. A9esi ephinplans 8: l5. GAS Many Ag May Be Perfect" An ideal and Q daily standard
 Evening service at 7:So: Subject; some old Year Lessons for Q Nov Years Happiness.
 sunday School meets at 12.
 Young Peoples meeting ot 6;S0 Subject "Thie Year for Christ. Psalms 90; to 17.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-26
SAILING POSTPONED

The sailing from Seattle of tho steamer Bertha has beon postponed Indefinitely according to Q wire re- ceiyed today by F. R. Shepard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-26
GEORGIA ARRIVALS

The Georgia. arriving from sil'a and wayports this morning brought the following to Juneau: From S.tlia -P Blahut, Margaret 1onos' Al. C. MoDonald: From Tenakee- George Bako. Nick Marken. 4. 3. Clark