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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02
RANCH BARGAIN-MUST SELL.

12O acres good improvements;
water right, free range, 45 acres
farmed, 100 tillable, 25 alfalfa. ST.
10000. Also implements, horses,
40 hogs, cheap.
See Otto Schiller, owner, A miles
east Ignacio, Colo. 3t
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02
TELEGRAPHIC TABLOiDs.

SEACLIFF, l.. frightened by
a boy on Thanksgiving day, 11-year-
old Hilda Cain has suffered from
hiccoughs since and her recovery is
doubtful.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

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A force of forty men are engaged
in opening the Silverton branch.
They reached Needleton today.
Mrs. Elmira Parker was in from
Griffith today on shopping expedi-
tion.
Charles Pearson and son Robert
were among the business visitors
from the Florida mesa today.
Principal G. F. Snyder is in from
Fort Lewis purchasing supplies for
the agricultural school.
H. S. Coffin of Colorado Springs
was bound for Blanco this morning
to lcok after his ranch interests.
Superintendent Shelfon, principal
of the Shiprock Indian school, is ex-
pected home from the east in few
days.
Judge Abbott and the other court
officials are scheduled to arrive from
Santa Fe tomorrow evening. on their
way to Aztec to hold court
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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

NEW YORK.-Bottles containing
liquor with as much as 2 per cent al
cohol will be labeled with a red skull
and cross bones if a law urged by the
"drys" is passed
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

Representative Ben Johnson of
Kentucky has been mixed up in two
or three brawls during his official
career in Washington. Representa-
tive johnson ought to build a fence
around himself and sell tickets of ad-
mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

/. II. Jones of Pagosa Springs,
who transacted business in Farming
ton this week, WAS among the home
ward bound travellers this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02
NOTICE.
Of the Annual Meeting of the Joe
Freed Ditch and Reservoir


Freed Ditch and Reservoir
Company.
The regular meeting of the stock
holders of The Joe Freed Ditch and
Reservoir Company will be held at
the office of The Frank Eldredge In
vestment Company in Durango, Colo
rado, on Tuesday, February 10th,
1914, at the hour of 10 o'clock A. NJ,
for the purpose of the election of di-
rectors for the ensuing year, and the
transaction of such other business as
may properly come before the meet
ing.
FRED J. HALL,
President.
FRANK ELDREDGE.
Secretary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

NEW YORK.-After her sleuths
used telescope to gain evidence,
Mrs. Violet Harvey won divorce
from J. Clarence Harvey A show
girl was named a correspondent,
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

News comes from the hospital late
this afternoon that little Lillian Nc
Cormick has recovered sufficiently
from her recent illness to be released
from the institution.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

LEAD HILL, Ark-When James
Morrison left barber shop after his
first shave and haircut since 1871,
friends didn't recognize him and the
village grocer refused him credit for
a pack of "scrap."
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

Story of Excelsior, Mo-, = sister Of
the former, is making the homeward
journey with them and will remain in
Colorado for an indefinite period. The
party are at the Savoy waiting for
railroad communications to be estab-
lished.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

CHlCAGo.-Explaining why ne
jumped through the window of 8
barber shop, Michael LOFTS, Ft.
Wayne, Ind, said he needed shave
and "just felt himself slipping" The
slip cost him So
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

Chama arc here waiting for the
Southern railway to be opened. Their
destination is Telluride.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

Arrangements were completed In
this city yesterday afternoon whereby
the claims of Arch and Neil Campbell
Lloyd Huntsman, Bruce Graves, s
L. Dowell and f. C. Christy, in the
Cave basin district were bonded anc
leased to New York syndicate for
$135,000. The Henderson Engi-
neering company represented the
syndicate in consummating the deal
The New York company has raised
quite sum of money for develop
ment work, and if the properties
pan" out in the development as they
have in the prospects the syndicate
will take up the bonds. Marshall
Draper, representing the New York
people, arrived from the east last
night to direct the development work.
Officers of Durango camp No. 77S4,
Modern Woodmen, were installed last
night as follows: Past consul, AL
Foster; venerable consul, Harry
Wride; advisor, Emson Wood; banker,
E. A. Chubb; secretary, w. T. Will
son; escort, Randolph Vinton; watch
man, Henry Pryor; sentry, Nathan
Stein; physicians, DR.. w. w. McEwen,
DR.. A. W. Robbins, DR.. A. F. Hutchin-
son; manager, Ed. F. Hill. The in
officer was F. S. Balster.
Dancing and musical and literary
program filled out the evening. The
program consisted of recitation by
Miss wilkins, piano duet by the
Misses Philo and Skeels, recitation
by Miss Frazier, violin solo by E.
II. Skeels. Messrs Mckinney and
Davis furnished the music for the
lance which was the closing feature
If the event.
Az a result of the action Of the
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02
CALL FOR SCHOOL WARRANTS.
Treasurer's Office,

Treasurer's Office,
La Plata County, Colo.
Notice is hereby given that there
is to the credit of the various school
districts sufficient money for the
payment of the following warrants,
which will be paid upon presentation,
to wit:
Special Fund District No. 2.
War. No. Amt. War. No. Amt.
119 S $500 1875 $ go
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

J. C. Roberts, one Of the prosper
GUS ranchmen of the Lower Florida
section, delivered cream to the local
creamery today. The heavy snow has
left the roads in bad condition in his
section. Yesterday he spent three
hours making trip of five miles
across Florida mesa. Travel has been
so light since the storm, many of the
main highways are almost impas-
sable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

The first freight train outside the
cattle train to reach the city since
Tuesday night, came in last night.
Nine cars of merchandise for Du-
range was part of its cargo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

George Christofolis and John
Stategna of Durango came down
Monday. Mr.. Christofolis will take
charge of the Sategna ranch on
Bloomfield mesa this year, says the
Aztec Democrat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

Prof. Earl Douglass of the Aztec
public schools, was in town last
night perfecting arrangements for
the track meet the educational insti-
tutions of the San Juan basin are GO
ing to have in Durango in early
spring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

Mrs. X. L. Mead and Mrs. A. E.
Younf, respectively great grandmoth-
er and aunt, of little Lillian McCor-
mick, who is patient at Mercy hos
pital, came down from Perins last
night to visit the sick child.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

The Ignncio Chieftain reports tbs
condition of John Cundiff as being
very critical again. 1t seems he i:
suffering from spinal trouble, the re
suit of an injury he received severa
years ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

Rev. Mr.. Stout and his estimable
wife departed for Pennington this
morning where the latter has accept
ed call to the pastorate of the Bap-
tist church.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

Mrs. A. Lemby arrived from Ridg-
way, Iowa, last night on her way to
Ophir to visit relatives. She, of
necessity, will tarry here until the
road is opened
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

The Southern Ute boarding school
at Ignacio has new principal in the
person of Prof. Davis who arrived
from California a few days ago. The
professor has had many years of sue
cessful experience in the Indian SER
vice, and will no doubt make good.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

Harry Darby and wife, she who
was Miss Retta Roberts, are now in
Clarksdale, Ariz. They left here last
fall seeking better location. Miami
was the first stop of any duration,
but the place did not, in their estima-
tion, live up to reputation and they
journeyed on to Clarksdale. They
are better pleased with their present
headquarters, but the call of Colorado
appears to sound very strong in their
ears.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

Mrs. ]. l.. Trimble and daughter of
Dolores returned from the east last
night where they spent some time
with relatives and friends. Mrs. Ella
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

Mrs. S. w. Raymond received a
phone message this afternoon from
Mancos stating that her brother
Adolph was very sick, and to come on
the first train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

E. S. Kennedy of Ignacio is busi.
ness visitor in the city. Mr.. Ken
nedy has recently disposed of his in.
terest in the Commercial hotel of 1g.
nacio to VIM. Wetenhall, the latter
taking immediate possession.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

G. s. Wilhoite, county surveyor of
San Juan county, New Mexico, was a
guest at the Strater last night on his
way east. His destination is given
both as Wyoming and Iowa. About
the object of his visit there is no
question, at least we all have an
equal right to guess.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

Word has been received here that
the contract has been let for the con-
struction of the Shiprock bridge. The
Ell Paso Bridge company was the
successful bidders and we understand
that material is now in transit for
construction work. Pennington
Times Hustler.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02
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PURELY Personal
From Saturdays Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

All 'for rent" signs have disap-
peared from the Century building.
Today X. M. Murray, agent for the
block, rented the last vacant room to
w. E. Graflin, who is preparing to
open photograph gallery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

II. T. Henderson, president of the
Henderson Engineering company, has
just returned from an extended trip
east. He spent some time in New
York city and visited the various
commercial centers en- route. He re-
ports marked Improvement in fl
nancial conditions in the east-an i'm
psovement which he evidently thinks
is migrating our way.
According to the Aztec Index, Miss
Susetta Young became the bride of
U. d. Hostetter in Denver on jan
uary "a. Mrs. Hostetter is niece
of Miss Edith b. NJ Young, former
ly city editor of The Herald. She
is in every way most estimable
young woman.
j. w. Redmen, Familiarity known
as Jack" arrived in the city last
night to supply the trade with the
drugs carried by the company he rep
resents. Mr.. Redmen is brother of
City Commissioner Redmen and for
number of years held responsible
position at Parsons drug store.
C. L. Alexander, manager of the
dry goods department at Graden's and
j. J. Musser, manager of the mems
furnishing department depart for
New York to purchase goods for the
spring and summer trade. They will
also cover all the large commercial
centers en- route. S. s. Sloan who is
now in Philadelphia, will join them
in New York.
Mrs. J. l.. Trimble and daughter of
Dolores returned from the east last
night where they spent some time
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-02

As . result Of the action Of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-27
1EH srlAnFaosWa' slI1SVVHIR HATH.
fBF VIrriria vala.l

Dnco upon tune there was Very. very hot davs sust like we have had tlalg summer It was sotvery hot that even the children couldn't go out to play much bat had to sit Ia the shade and kenp aaiet DO as not to overlaeat &hennssawmm ana get nick There were a lot Of sparroNs fn the trees just outside likt1s Neilie,s home and she felt very sorry ecr them all day they looked 50 hot and aceed as though they could hardly move. ~
 When her father came hcnhe at night Ne11ie told him l1oN ths spar rows acted and he sa1d he knew t7laet would make them fan nmfter Nellie. didn'e know winrt a EcIag sto "a 0 GO she followed him ont on the pprchs
 Her fmehor went and Rht tfAf aoee out and fixed to the end Of it hollow iron ring with tiny holes around the top of it. Then he, laid it on the srass in ehe middle Of the lawn and turned on the water. The water went mp In a perfect shower just like a Fountain and then came down on the grass fq .heautiful slisteninE drops that formed pools in tho ernas and made one feel cooler just to look Ut it,
 When the sparrows saw the water they began to twitter 1oyously and alll flew towards it. Nellie ctsouched
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-27
Passes and Window Boxes Filled
 JOEfN RECK & SON.
1EIsgKf COSTUME.

em1teta4 To MnaGe M P6cufrN4 ask yMFt|D of S6-tnch or 16 yards of 44-lnch mn terial. with s yard all-ovsr lace for shield and standing collar and sG yard 6f webbing inches wide for the stay,
 The cutting of the dress Is not difil- cult. because the principal parts Of the skirt and waist may be laid on a lengthwise fold Of the goods, leaving the remaining parts to be quickly arr ranged on lengthwise threads
 The waist is first put together and htteds Turn hems at front edges of right front and right inserted section at notches. From the line Of small ''o'' perforations to edge. underface the front5 lap on inserted section to small ''o' perforations. double 'oo'' perfora- seam as notched: close shoulder seam. Gather lower edge of front and back between double ''TT'' perforations. Sew stay to lower edge. centers even. small "o@ perforation at under-ar seam. Sew Japanese collar to neck edge. notches and center backs even Sew standing collar to shield as notch ed adjust to position. bringing corTe- spending large 70" perforations in shield and in inserted section together.
 Close the sleeve seam as notched. add the rufae and insert in armhoIe.
 Tn making the skirt the back gore in pleated first. creasing on line of slot perforattons, bring folded edge to cor responding small 70" perforations, notcIies even and baste. Pleat upper edge. placing ..T'' on small 70" perfora- ton. Turn under edge of front gore on slot perforations. lap on back gore to small '.o'' perforations. notches even and baste. Stitch as illustrated. leav- ing edges free above large 70" perfora- tion in front gore for placket and ter minattng stitching at extensions; press pIeats. close seam underneath Sew to lower edge of waist over stay. centera even.
 The large collar may be of plain ma terial bound with whatever fabric is used for the belt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-27
LITTLE BENNYsS NOTE BOOK
BY Les Pape.

The fel1os was awi setting avn Mary Watkins frunt steps this aftirnoon, Mary watkins setting thare to, and it was hot as enything avn aslSkount of the wethir, and Mary Watkins sed. my, it's hot, wish had sum ice creem
 c. you don't call this hot, do you, sed Puds Sinkins wy wunts was in the kuntry wun summir and it was so hot I dident ware eny coIlir and tye awl surnmir
 You coodent of looked verry pu1lite. sed Mary Watkins. mersey, I wish. I had sum ice creem.
 That's nuthir1g, sed Sid Hunt, wunts I was in the kuntry and it was so hot T dident ware eny shoz and stockings a#l summir.
 I woodent of woar eny shooz and stockings eethir. ony had to. sed Puds SimkinR
 o, gess if it had of bin hot er1uff you wood of bin aloud to go without shooz and stockings a,wl rite. sed Sid Hunt.
 woodent care vat kind of ice creem it was, jest so had sum. sed Mary Watkins
 You fellos give me a pane, sed Red dy Merfy, wy you don't no wat it is to be hot wunts I was in the kuntry and [ didert ware enything but ovirawls awl surnmir, wat do you no about that for hot.
 May be you dident have enything e1ts to ware sed Sid Hunt.
 Wats that, say that agen, sed Reddy Nerfy.
 sed may be, sed Sid Hunt
 We'll, tawk about beeing hot, I sed, wunts was in the kuntry. and the house was rite neer a crick ware we went in swimming, and it was so hot I cant tell you wat we dident ware awl summir, avn akkount of beeinE ladys prezent, meening Mary Watkins. But the fellos awl gessed it and nun of them ssed eny moar bekause nun of them cood think of enything less to ware, avn a.kkount of not beeing eny less. no mattir how hot it is.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-27
PRESIDENT KISSED HER-
Miss Asked Him to Do So and AIr.
 Wnson ReadzAy obliged.

Washing gton, June z7AzA pretty young lady walked up to President Wilson's desk and asked:
 MT President. won't you please kiss r1e21
 MT. Wilson arose. hesitated a mo- ment and then replied
 with pleasure and he planted a. kiss square on the Fbow-shaped mouth.
 The Executive then asked the young lady her age.
 s.I am seven years going on eight. 2 she 1isped- My papa said maybe you would kiss me, and [ wanted to take that kiss back to my home in CaIifoE- nia~,'
 The young 1adyss name is Laura Reilly. and she is the daughter Of MT. and Mrs Charles Thomas Reilly of Los Angeles. I
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-27
TIIE vIvAtIoUs PERs1AN

2
 Unlike the woman of Turk ey.the Per sian woman is slender. Slenderness in Persia as in our own land. is a valued possession Thes Persian woman is ac- tive. quick of movement and grace 4uL
 Perhaps she overdresses according to our standards But contrast the cos tn the current magazines. and you will find her not over. but different ly dressed
 The Persian figure has many times been commented upon It is perser- we'd to a remarkably late age How 2 Certainly not by the ever-recornniei1 < ed exercfses the name which is hateful go the woman who needs 1t
 NO not by exercise. but by the ur- usual corset worn by the women of i9hat land After bathing in the morn 'fnR the Persian picks up a string of etrongs yet soft silk about eight yards zcnE and about two feet wide.- The very center ia brought in back of the hips then the strip is brought togeth- CT in front drawn reasonably tjgs1t xrnsssd. drought back and worked sup@ ward just a little at each winding The Is 8 sufficiently supporttngsyet wonder fully pA1able stay. reaching from just ne1Cw xlae hips to well above the waist line
 This fnrsusual corset allows the great est freedom. and ie as healthful and zEyFlsnfc az corset can possibly be. Iast fancy a corset that can be. 1aun- dasAd aweEy day by simply unvandtng t ana puutElns it Into the tub.
 D1 course. the American woman wants gcfnetaafnw more than this. for !, aho 1las absen. used to a stif 1ron-a,ound stmy, 1ut wouldn't ench a corset he a woo1 1dea For tho smh owing girl. just ar irving aketlaef ccrBet as'e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-27

WITHOUT
 VACATIONS Love n q hut. with water and Is-L.ove forgive us4cdnders. ashes.
 dust
 Love in q palace is perhaps at last More grievous torment than a her m1t's fast
 are born for pleasure to feast on the cake of life others live a life Of care and are fed with crumbs Some sxo- men look forward to the coming of summer with the greatest of joy. If they are young and fair, are the daughters of the well to do visions of seashore and mountains stroIling and flirting. dance through their happy
 Daughters Of the poor read the glowing advertisements of the sea- side resorts and laugh inpatiently at the thoughts which find lodgmenr in their breast for one little moment that they might go there. If it is a hard pull for the family to meet expenses as it is, a girl adds to their worry when she shows that she is down hearted because she must stay at home.
 She doesn't see the need of fixing over her white dresses or fixing over her last years hat declaring there will be no one in town to see -hen- As the warm days roll around she .s amazed to see how many young men she knows have not gone. but are tacking4 away at business just as ter ninety in the shade. Sslrnn ertine is a revelation to the girl who has never yet been able to attract a beau.
 She finds that young men whom she had been introduced to in the winter time. and whom she had not seen since. were just beginning to call 1lp- on her to see if they could find at least one girl. at home who was as lonely as themselves.
 She has her pick of the beaux There's always three or four on her. steps of an evening. They vie with by resorts, trolley rides ors strolIs. When she is doubtfud about going aslout with his one or that one who had been paying attention for months past to girls she knew her a tin routs Der hesitation. If ahe dnds the girl at home more attrantive 1t is she to whom he will propose.
 There's more than a grain Of truth in such reasoning. It isn't always love and lovers which make up he. duty of a girls life. She may be able to minister to the comforts Of those at nome this season. PerhapS they may be taken from her the next year If there's only one who can be spared for a fortnight's change of air and scene in the country, it should be the tired. overworked mother Of a family, who should be persuaded to go ;il- stead of the pretty young daughter, who has her life before her It is wrong for a woman Co feel down hearted over what cannot be helped Always make the best Of season at home, Hidden blessings often come to us in disguise
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-27

down behind the rail of the porch to watch them and. be sure not to scare them awaV.<- What a great time they had and how 1t refreshed tlaem.
 They would fly right throuEh the cooling spray and then settle down under the fountain and let the drops come down on them. and fiutter their feathers and laugh in sparrow Language, as though they were havinB the greatest time of their lives
 Wasn't 1t nice of Ne1iis to take pity on the poor birds ana dtlf't you think they were grateful to her for naaking 1t possible for them to get 8oool?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-27
.FREDERICK NY. FABER.

ToAnorrow will mark the cRn tennry of the birth of FredericiS William Fsl-. ber the Enaiishss hymn WIT who wrote FI&rlS, harlS, my souls s'' 70 lsaradiseg O Faradfsel'' ',T'here,s A yNideness in Gods Mercy.'' and other familiar hymns. He was long in the Anglican priesthood. but later in fife he went over to, the Church of Rome, an voiced his new allegiance m many sacred songs of singular sweetness and spirituality Faber died in the Ora tory at Brorpton in 4 1ses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-27
1rTrIiE BOY mUE

 Little Boy Blue Come leave your toys; It's time to wash hands For little iboya Supper is ready, You must not wait. Tuck in your napktsa And don't tip your plate. O where Is Boy B1ue2 ? Let's all take a peep He's there on the sofa Fast asIeeps
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-27
Little Beauty Chats
BY BLANCHE BEACON

To adopt the.Persian corset for our girls would. be to sufficiently confine their figures, yet allow for ther most graceful and beautifuI development. Tn this matter, at least I believe the Persian is ahead of us.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-27
PARENTS OBJECT
 TO THEIR LOVE

Dear M1ss I4tbb beys
 t. I am q boy sixteen years old. Have been going with a girl eighteen years old for year She seems to love me. but my parents object to my going with her. VIII you please give me your advice in this valauable paper?
 MATEER T.
 am of the opinion, that you were too young to know your own mind or to care for a girl 8 year ago, as you mention. Oftines, 1t is the best thing that could happen, when for some good reason parents advise a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-27

Pittsburgn, June 27.--C,llicllen solip. worth ST a bowl, was eergsd frsa 140 patients in three local hqEpitals. The broth was made from reasoned fowl from the cockpit Several of ae victims were numbered aulGn Inc most valuable game bs n G- burgh. One Was valued al $500
 At a cockhght radded in Ee Creek Sunday eighteen va1usbls 5irdIs were made prisoners along with 2 few human beings. Three or the rooateEa died and the other fifteen were ditid- ed among the three hospitsls after ing killed
 An ofTer of s1s0oo fer the bire refused by the authorfties
 ases and Window B0xes Filled
 JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-27

At the summer home of Charles M. Schwab in Loretto, Pa, the report that MT. Schwab was i'll was denied.