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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

WASHINGTON. D. c., April "a
The president says he does not admit
that the constitutionalists will joir
Huerta. He said the reprisal wa.
aimed at Huerta only.
The cabinet considered the Mexican
situation this morning.
Consul Carothers, at Chihuahua
telegraphed that Villa assured hin
that he would not fight the American.
under any circumstances.
Meanwhile the border patrol is be-
ing increased. If the final CLASH
comes, two expeditions are planned
One leaves Vera Cruz and the Other
Ell Paso, both being destined for Mex
leo City Immediately.
The Brazilian flag flies from tn,
American embassy in Mexico City
O'Shaughnessy and wife left the EN-
bassy at midnight. Brazil is caring
for American interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

T. D. Burns arrived from TERRA
Amarillo last night on his way to
Trimble Springs for an outing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

Ell PASO, Tex, April 23.-Colonel
Hatfield, commanding the Second cav
airy brigade, acting under Washing
ton orders, notified the collector of the
customs house to prohibit the expor-
tation of arms and ammunition to
Mexico through the customs houses
Constitutionalists have hundred and
fifty thousand rounds of ammunition
due this afternoon, and a million
rounds due next week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

The following La Plata county pu-
pills have passed the eighth grade ex-
animation this spring and received
their diplomas:
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

LONDON, April 24.-special Mex
leo City dispatches to the newspapers
say that Huerta proclaimed general
amnesty for united resistance to Am
erica, and called all factions to col.
ors.
The messages say the proclamation
was received enthusiastically.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

SAN DIEGO, Cal, April 23.-The
Mexican federal general at Tia Juana
eighteen miles south of here, this
morning ordered all non-combatants
out of town. Women and children
are going to Ensenada. The male
population is being forced into ser
vice.
The American troops at San Ysidro
across from Tia Juana, are throwing
up trenches. Captain Condor an
nounced that all women and children
will be ordered from San Ysidro to-
day.
The torpedo boat flotilla, including
five vessels, sailed this morning al
10 o'clock for Mazatlan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

LAREDO, Tex, April 24.-Mexicar
federals are retreating from Nuevo
Laredo, Mex, and burning the town
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

VERA CRUZ, Mex, April %. The
city is quiet. The marines and blue
jackets are preserving order follow
ing yesterdays battle wherein eight
Americans were slain and eightee:
wounded.
Federal General Mas is rentrtet
at Tejerya, fifteen miles west, with
thousand troops. He will attach
the Americans as soon as two tho
sand reinforcements reach him.
Admiral Fletcher this morning tocl
command of the land forces, cstah.
fishing headquarters in the Tern maj
hotel. General Badger is in command
of the warships in the harbor.
General Huerta has disc AIMED re-
sponsibility for the protection of the
foreigners within ten miles of Vera
Cruz.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

OF the fifty-fve pupils taking the
county eighth grade examination, only
seven failed. District l has not re-
ported as yet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

VERA CRUZ, Mex, April 24.-Gen.
eral Mass is now at Sloada, where
1900 troops reinformed him. He
threatens to attack the Americans
Admiral Fletcher has ordered all ap.
proaches to the city guarded.
The admiral advised all Americans
to leave hotels and go aboard refu-
gee ships from Mexico. The marine.
anticipate another engagement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27
(From Thursdays Daily.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 3D.
President Wilson announced this
morning he would refuse Carranza's
demand made last night that the
United States abandon Vera Cruz and
draw from Mexico, despite Carranza's
implied threat that his forces would
unite with Huerta's and fight America
unless he does. Carranza declares
that the seizure of Vera Cruz by the
United States is not only an act of
hostility against Huerta but the en-
tire Mexican nation.
The president issued q statement
asserting that he did not believe that
Huerta represented the Mexican peo-
pie, but he could not temporarize with
him while he controlled southern and
central Mexico.
Following O'Shaughnessy's tcle-
gram last night announcing that
Huerta had handed him his passports
Mexican Charge de Affaires Agara
called on the state department this
morning and Bryan gave him lis
passports, thus completely severing
the relations betken the United States
and Mexico.
Officials no longer doubt there will
be general conflict with the Me,.i-
can factions united against America
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

A cook who indulged too freely in
liquid refreshments last night, plead
guilty in police court this morning and
was fined $40.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

T. Tam, mining man from the
Silverton camp, went over to the
Montezuma valley this morning
where he has real estate interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

r. Jeep, who was seriously injur-
ed in motor car accident in Ari-
zona couple of months ago. has
sufficiently recovered to return to his
home in Mancos.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 23.--
General Wood convened the ge'
staff this morning. 1t is expectet
a general army movement to Mexico
will be ordered Immediately.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

Commissioner and Mrs. A. E. Reece
now dwell under their own vine and
fig tree, having transferred their
household gods" to S43 Fourth ave-
nue., the commodious residence they
recently purchased.
Miss Corrine Rickner, Of Mancos,
was the guest of Miss Helen Fritz
last night. She was on her way to
Pennington to attend the lodge con-
vention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

Mrs. Bass left this morning for her
home in Telluride after a few days
visit with Mrs. p. c. Loveland in
North Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

Elton McJunkin, who has been en-
ployed at the Sunnyside mine at Eu-
reka for number Of months, came
down last night on his way to Farm
ington.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

Mrs. J. W. Roberts and little daugh-
ter of Calico, Ark, were arrivals from
the east last night en- route to Farm
ington.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

The Durango baseball boys motored
to Pennington today to cross bats
with the team that promises to make
such a good showing for that town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

Attorney Frank Ross, of Silverton,
was bound for Denver this morning
to look after legal business and visit
his family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

M. Whitmore, of Gypsum City,
Kan, was among the homeward
travellers this morning. He has been
over to the Montezuma valley, where
he is interested in the cattle business
with Cord Bowen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-27

Postoffice Inspector X. E. Nelson
spent the night in town on his return
from Montezuma county, where he
passed a few days on department busi-
ness.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07
Cruel Act Of Warfare.

One hundred years ago General Nc
Cmre, learning of the disastrous re.
suit of the American campaign in
Lower Canada and fearing his own
force would be attacked by the British
resolved to evacuate Fort George and
abandon the country. This he accord
ingly did, with all his troops. and with
such precipitancy that he left behind
his tents and stores. His retreat was
accompanied by an act that has left
an indelible stigma upon his name.
The frost had set In early and severe.
The snow lay deep upon the ground.
fet at 80 minutes notice, of $50
houses in the Canadian village of
Newark, he fired all save one. tnd
drove 400 helpless women and chill
dren to seek sheltS0in the log nuts
of the scattered settlers -vr In the
DoI the wandering In
dians.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07
IS CHILD GROSS,
FEVER|SA, SICK
Look, Mother! II tongue is
coated. give california
Syrup OF Fiqs.'

Children love this fruit laxative"
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach, liver and bowels SO nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
10 empty the bowels. and the result Is
they become tightly clogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish. stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross. half-sick, feverlsh. don't eat,
sleep or act naturally. breath is bad,
system full of cold. has sore throat,
stomach.ache or diarrhoea. Listen,
Mother! See II tongue is coated, then
give a teaspoonful Of California
Syrup of Figs" and in few hours all
the constipated waste. sour bile and
undigested food passes out Of the sys.
TEN, and you have well child again.
Millions OF mothers give California
Syrug OF Figs" because 1t Is perfectly
harmless: children love It, ard it new.
er fails to act on the stomach, liver
and bowels.
Ask at the store for 50-cent bottle
of California Syrup of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
OF all ages and for grown.ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07
SAGE TEA AND SULPHUR
DARKENS YOUR GRAY HAIR
Look Years Younserl Try orsndma'c
Recipe OF Sage and Sulphur
and NCbody viii Know.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur, properly compound.
ed. brings back the natural color and
lustre to the hair when faded, streaked
or gray; also ends dandruff, itching
scalp and stops falling hair. Years
ago the only way to get this mixture
was TO make It at home. which is
mussy and troublesome.
Nowadays we simply ask at any
drug store for "Wyeths Sage and Sui.
phur Hair Remedy" You will get n
large bottle for about 80 cents. Every.
body uses this old. famous recipe, be.
cause no one can possibly tell that
you darkened your hair, as 1t does II
go naturally and evenly. You dampen
sponge or soft brush with IL and
draw this through your hair. taking
one small strand at time; BY morn.
ing the gray hair disappears, and
ar"r another application or two, your
ha1 becomes beautifully dark. thick
and glossy and you look years younger
ADV
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07

trained nurse to a southern health re.
sort. as suggested by the family ply.
sician. At the end OF a week he had
the muddled affairs Of the firm on a
tangible basis.
1t doesn't look very promising" he
told himself. The factory can do no
new work until the debts are paid OF
and some fresh capital secured. There
is. however. a big stock OF foundry
and machine shop supplies on hand.
II this could be sold OF II would bring
In a large aggregate amount. ! have
. plan to create n demand"
Deane q Marvin owned exclusive
models and patterns OF large number
OF utilities in requirement daily all
over the country. The young man di.
rected circular to all Of the old
patrons Of the firm. He stated the
conditions truthfully. offered a reduc-
ton in price and hoped for the best,
II was Saturday evening when he
paid a visit TO Mrs. Marvin. He had
known her casually for years, but
since being away at school had not
seen her often.
I'VE shall be able to pay you quite
a weekly allowance. Mrs. Marvin" he
stated cheerily. 'and when l get
things Strengthened around l hope to
be able to give you the regular amount
you have heretofore received"
You are most kind and consider
ate, declared Mrs. Marvin. Il have
felt that as my husband took away
with him the greater part OF the cap
ital Of the firm could scarcely ex
pect anything from the business"
You shall receive share as long
as the business lasts" Insisted Perez
val. 1T is my fathers wish and my
own as well. ! understand that your
daughter is within a year Of complet
ing her education. We must see thai
there Is no break IN that"
But there will be. I am not golnf
back to school," broke in u new voics
and Elsie Marvin entered the room.
Her beauty. the fascinating influence
OF her charming face made Perciva
doubt II this was the child he hat
played with years In the past.
glance from her beautiful eyes CAV,
. new inspiration to the occasion.
u could not think Of being a bur
den on your father and yourself, tws
OF the noblest. most unselffsh gentle
men ] have ever known" she said d.
hnitely. mo. mother. the school drsau
n over. shall 90 70 work"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07
ASSERTS FLOWERS FEEL PAIN
French Scientist. After q Series Of Elk.
periments. 10 Most Positive
In His Opinion.

Can flowers feel pain? This Is q
question to which French psychologists
are giving attention at the present
time.
NJ. L. Chassaigne believes that they
can and do. His opinion ia based on
interesting experiments. Taking mi
mosa plant. he exposed IL to the action
Of heat. The leaves writhed as II in
pain. A simple mechanical effect. say
the skeptics; a proof of sensibility.
says NJ. Chassaigne, since 1t does not
! take place II the mimosa be anesthet.
lied.
II the vase containing the mimosa
Is placed In a glass globe with piece
Of cotton impregnated with chloroform
or any other volatile anesthetic for
half an hour. the foliage becomes wilt
ed and the plant has all the appear.
ances OF being in deep sleep. II II
be now subjected to the action of heat
1t remains unaffected.
NJ. Chassaigne has repeated the
same experiment with many different
kinds OF plants. but always with the
same result. 1T is maintained" he
says. that plants do not suffer pain
because they have no nerves.
MANY Psychologists hold that nerves
are but the extension OF protoplasm.
modified and adapted to fulfill the re.
quired function. Hence the proto.
plasm OF plants can perfectly well act
as rudimentary nervous system"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07
PARTNERS FOR LIFE
ey GEORGE ELMER cose.

Things look pretty dubious, ycu
see" observed Lawyer Bailey.
There 10 no doubt that my fathers
business 10 In a critical condition.
Well. ] am here to mend It,"
Il hope you do and you look as II
you are going to give the experiment
. good. hard try" observed the attor-
ney with an admjring glance at the
clear-faced, supple-limbed young man
before him.
"r val Deane had been called from
-. miidst : splendid attainmcnts at
college to 1lize the true nobility
Of u self.srcrificing father Deane 4
Marvin had been to the son a synonym
for stability and profit. II was an old
iron manufacturing business and al.
though Percival had known that 1t had
got somewhat behind the times, he
had never mistrusted that II had been
narrowly grazing the edge OF ruin for
many months.
The situation Is easily told" said
Mr.. Bailey. Two years ago your
fathers partner. Mr. Marvin, induced
him to agree to investigate a chance
to purchase n Peruvian concession to
cost 100000. This they had every
assurance could be sold within a year
at an enormous advance Nearly all
the capital of the firm was turned
into cash. Mr. Marvin departed on
his mission He wired from San
Francisco and since that time not n
word has been received from him"
They think he was murdered-rob-
bed?"
That's the only way they can ex-
plain this unaccodntable silence"
agreed the lawyer "Cramped for
capital, your father has seen the busi-
ness fairly go to pieces. He kept the
true state OF affairs from you. lie has
even paid Mrs Marvin the old liberal
drawing account of her husband. She
has daughter, Elsie. just finishing
her education. Poor woman II was
a severe blow when your father broke
down physically and mentally and she
learned the bitter truth as to how
affairs stand"
Percival Deane fguratively took of
his coat and started in to make time
and ability count. The first thing he
did was to send his father and q
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07
TAKES OFF DANDRUFF
HAIR STOPS FALLING
olrlsi Try Thlsl Makes Hair Thick,
oiossy, FLUFFY. BeautIfui-No
More itching Scalp.

Within ten minutes after an applis
cation Of Danderine you cannot find .
single trace OF dandrun or falling hair
and your scalp will not itch. but what
will please you most will be after .
few weeks use, when you see new
hair. fine and downy at yes---but
really new hair-growing all over the
scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately dou.
bles the beauty OF your hair. No dif.
ference how dull. faded. brittle and
scraggy. just moisten a cloth with
panderine and carefully draw Il
through your hair. taking one small
strand at a time. The effect is amaz.
ing-your hair will be light fluffy and
wavy. and have an appearance OF
abundance; an Incompatible luster,
eoftness and luxuriance.
Get n 25 cent bottle OF FI.oa Ions
Danderine from any store. and provo
that your hair is ms pretty and soft
as any-that II has been neglected or
injured by careless treatment-thats
all---you surely can have beautiful hair
and lots Of It II YOU will just try . lit
tie Danderlne. ADV.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07
That Labeled Trunk.

A New York woman had list re.
turned from n trip around the world.
The trunk which she took with her
was naturally covered with labels
from the different hotels. steamships
and expresses which she had visited
or used and, though II had been an
unusually expensive and very strons
trunk. II was somewhat In need of re.
pair by the time she landed In this
city She accordingly sent II to the
place where she had bought II and
asked how much II would cost to have
II put In good order
Imagine her surprise to receive q
letter from the Arm. telling her that a
thorough rehabilitation Of the trunk
would cost certain moderate sum
but" the letter concluded, III you will
give us tho trunk. we shall be clad tc
give you In return o new one exactly
like H." n you walk up Broadway
you may see that much belabsled trunl
In some show window, - an adver
tisement Of what . csrtsin flrm'l
trunks can stand.-Lsslis's. "
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07

But what at, my child?" inquired
her mother solicitously.
oh. can surely MI In somewhere.
In the old busy days Of the factory
you had come one to keep the books
and take charge Of the office. Mr.
Deane. Can ! not be Of some service
there now?"
Had she been . stranger, he would
have said no. A he reflected how
that lovely presence would be con
slant comfort and encouragement, Per.
cival said yes. and 20 II was arranged
How harmoniously they worked TO-
gether that first week. What O Joy
II was mutually to feel that they were
merging their exertions for the sake
Of thei. dear ones! Percival attended
to the packing and Grating Of articles
ordered. Elsie did all the billing and
correspondence. Often she insisted on
aiding Percival at his work. Her soft
silky hair sweeping his face. her per
fumed breath. the touch OF her fairy
hands would send rare thrill to his
soul. He could scarcely control the
ihpNfht W tdht ntI III dIlllb anu
tell her how he loved her.
Then came to Percival Deane the
disappointment of his life. a young
man came to the village. For two
days he was almost constantly with
Elsie. II was whispered about the vii
lage that he was the brother Of Elsies
closest school friend and her fiance
Elsie came back to work more shy
and self conscious than before. She
was still kindly and helpful. but there
seemed TO bo barrier now between
them. One day she came to where
Percival was busy.
Mr.. Denne," she said, Il find that
while you have been sencing mother a
regular allowance. you do not draw
any money yourself"
"Oh. that's all right" insisted Per-
cival brightly. Il viii take my share
when the collections come in"
But we must not be thus priv-
legod.'
II fancied perhaps you particular
ly needed your allowance-just now"
why. what do you mean?" inquired
Elsie innocently
Il heard you might leave here. That
is, ! fancied-well, as you are en-
gagged"
'Engaged?" repeated Elsie vaguely.
"Oh. you mean to my recent visitor?"
and she burst into merry laugh. He
was very good friend, but anything
farther than that was never possible
with me and utterly out OF the ques-
tion with him-when he learned how
poor was"
Yes" observed Percival. I'VE are
both poor"
But, oh! SO glad to share that
poverty cheerfully, almost happy"
You say that" cried Percival. un-
able to restrain his fervent emotions.
and her downcast eyes, her blushing
face told him that his love was re-
turned.
One evening pale. travel-worn man
came to the Marvin home-the miss-
ing partner. What a story he had TO
tell Of adventure. Imprisonment. es.
cape. the $4,000 safely hidden. the
final investment and--wealth,
What a reunion II was, when Mr.
Deane was called home 10 learn the
joyful news! What glowing prospects
presented for the partners-and Elsie
and Percival partners for life!
Copyright. 1913. by W. G. Chapman)
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07
ECZEMA ITCHED AND BURNED

II. +. ID. No s.. Maryville. Tenn
my baby. when three months old,
took eczema on his face and head
His head and one side OF his face
were almost in solid sore. The &c.
zema at first was kind of a rash and
then IL broke out In water pimples
and they would burst and looked very
badly. II would Itch and burn so bad
Iy that he could not rest at all and
his hair Just all fell out at once Ill
his head was perfectly bald. lie ecld
not sleep at night and was very cross.
Il tried remedies without any relief
at all, he only got worse all the time
until ] used Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment He had great relief the first
application He was soon cured and
his hair began to grow back and now
he has just beautiful fine hair and
has no sign OF eczema" (Signed)
Mrs. II. d. Clabough. Jan. 2S, 1918
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample of each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book Address post.
card "Cuticura. Dept l.. Boston. ADV.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07
'CASCARETS' FOR
SLUGGISH LIVER
M sick headache, sour stomach,
bIlIousncss or constipation
by morning.
Get a 1U.cept box now.

Oet lucent DOx now.
Turn the rascals out-the headache.
biliousness. indigestion. the sick, sour
stomach and foul gases--turn them
out tonight and keep them out with
Cascarets.
Millions OF men and women take .
Cascaret now and then and never
know the misery caused by lazy
liver, clogged bowels or an upset stom-
ach.
Don't put In another day OF distress.
Let Cascarets cleanse your stomach;
remove the sour, fermenting food;
take the excess bile from your liver
and carry out all the constipated
waste matter and poison In the
bowels. Then you will feel great.
A Cascaret tonight straightens you
out by morning. They work while
you sleep A 10-cent box from
any drug store means a clear head,
sweet stomach and clean, healthy liver
and bowel action for months. Chill
dren love Cascarets because they
never gripe or siclsen. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07
The Spender,

At Christmas the millionaire filled
his pockets with bills. To the post
man. janitor hallboy, barber, and
waiter, each and all. he gave a ten
spot.
'Ha, hal" he chuckled. I'm the
guy who put the Y In Xmas,"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07
Tangible Siqr.

Il could proclaim my love for you.
dearest, to the whole world in ring
ing tones,"
That's all right, darling, but is the
ring solitaire?"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07

Mrs. Bacon-What became OF your
fireless cooker you thought SO much
of?
Mrs. Egbert-Oh fired" It.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07

When scandal is born In your
family watch the neighbors help I,
grow.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07
Anticipated Bother.

why don't you sit down. Weary?'
"Aw, shucks' LOOK at ther trouble
of gettin up again"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07

he thrifty on little things like blu,pe.
Don I accept water for bluing. Ask 70. Red
Cross Ball blue. Adv. =
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07

Putnam Fadeless Dyes color In cold
water, Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07

The old fashioned woman who used
to cry for what she wanted acquired
a lot more than the modern militant
suffragette
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07

Political ambition that will not loos
en- the purse strings is not skin deep
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07

And the oftener you look back, the
quicker YOU won't get there.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07

Many u mans unpopulatty Ia due
truth.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-01-07

Is possible for n man to have too
many friends. but 1t takes him long
time to realize H.