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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
District Court Proceedings.

A suit in connection with the set
tlement Of the estate of the late Mrs.
Emma Lee is being tried in district
court today. 1t appears that Mrs.
Lee made her home with Mr.. and Mrs.
w. b. Orr on the Florida mesa. After
her death, Mr.. Orr, who was the ad-
ministrator Of her estate, put in a
claim for her board, medical attention,
etc. the same being allowed in the
probate court by Judge Hechtman.
Later the heirs to the estate objected
and the action Of Judge Hechtman was
set aside and the claim disalIowed.
After Mr.. orr's death, his wife, the
administrative of his estate, brought
suit for the amount and this is now
being tried in district court The
Mesdames Brown, Harmon. Davis.
Laughren, Banks and Davis are among
the witnesses in the case.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
A Splendid Report.


Yesterday Reverend Father Gala
nan announced to his congregation
that the parish debt had been de-
creased from $4,000 to $1,70O since
November, 1918. When all pledges
are met it will be reduced to 5000
During the past four years $4,000
has been spent for church improve
ments, repairs, decorations and land
scape gardening, all of this having
been paid but the small sum mention
ed above. In addition practically the
entire amount necessary for the COM
pletion of the interior of the Hes
perus church along with its decora-
ton and the installing of new seats
has been provided for. The contract
for the work has been awarded and
will be under way in few days
Henceforth it will not be necessary
for the st. Columbia people to raise
money by entertainment unless it Is
for some special purpose. Rev. Fa-
ther Callahan and his parishioners
have the utmost faith in the religious
and financial future of the San Juan
basin and the marked success that
has attended their efforts gives them
every occasion for their optimistic
spirit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

An Illustration of What the San Juan
Basin Has for Those Who Are Will
ing to Labor.
Three years ago VIM. Ashley and
family moved here from Albuquer-
que, Mr.. Ashley having had charge Of
the securing mills which closed down
in the Duke City. They leased some
hay and corn land. Monday Mr.. Ash
ley and son were in town and inform
ed us that they have ten milk cows,
Jersey bull and nine calves and
yearlings, about hundred tons Of
hay, eight hundred bushels Of corn,
and forty-five hogs, which they are
keeping through the winter on apples
and alfalfa, and will fatten for the
spring market. That is a record that
should, every ranchman in the coun-
try attain, spells prosperity for San
Juan in capital Observation-Disclosures
Times-Hustler.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
RESULTS TELL.
There Can Be No Doubt About the
Results in Durango.

Results tell the tale.
Ali doubt is removed.
The testimony Of Durango citizen
Can be easily Investigated.
What better proof can be had?
Mrs. NJ. E. Dobbs, 1877 18th St.,
Durango, says: 81 could hardly ge.
around at times on account Of my
back hurting me. Sometimes the pain
extended into my right shoulder and
| had dull ache in the small of my
back. | was bothered worse at night
had these attacks off and on for
three or fours years and knew they
were caused by disordered kidneys,
Always when | was suffering from
my back, the kidney secretions were
in bad shape. When l heard about
Doan's Kidney Pills. had my hus-
band get me box. They drove all
the pain away and made my kidneys
strong. can now sleep better and
the dull, tired feeling has left me.
hold just as high an opinion Of Doan's
Kidney Pills today as have for the
past several years, and | have never
failed to recommend them when ]
have had the opportunity. For a
year or more l have had no kidney
weakness"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Dobbs had. -Milburn Co.
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
$4,000 RUSSIANS DESERT.

BERLIN, Dec. 15.-The govern
ment published Turkish statement
today asserting the cruiser Sulta
Jawusselim, formerly the Goeben, on
December 10, bombarded Batu, set
ting fire to the city and escaping
from the gunfire of the Russian bat
teries. The statement says the Turk
ish cruiser Breslay bombarded Sebas-
topol. Constantinople dispatches say
that it is authoritatively reported in
caucasus that $4,000 armed Russians,
all Mohammedans, Joined other Mos
lens and have decided to fight Rus
sia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
AUSTRIA MAKES
PEACE PROPOSAL

BERNIE, Dec. 15.-Swiss newspa-
pers report that Austria made tenta-
tive peace proposals to Russia but
the Russian terms were refused. The
demands include surrender of Gal
icia to Poland, two provinces form
ing the kingdom under the Russian
sovereignty; the surrender of Bosnia
and Herzegovina to Servia and Monte
negro; the withdrawal from the al
lance with Germany; granting new
constitution to Austro-H Hungary and
dividing ii into federal states and
gianting autonomy to Bohemia. Aus
tria refused.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
AUSTRIANS DRIVEN
OUT OF BELGRADE

NISH, Dec. 15.--The official state
ment today announced that the Ser
vians reoceupied Belgrade. 1t said:
The enemy fled across the Danube
in great disorder and evacuated Bel
grude. All Servian territory is now
freed of the enemy except Shabatz
and Los Mica, where deliverance is
imminent. The triumphal entry to
Servian Belgrade was marked by
scenes Of indescribable enthusiasm.
King Peter received messages Of con-
eratulations from all the allies"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

Gore, Ca, P. A. Morgan had occa-
sion recently to use liver medicine
and says Of Foley Cathartic Tablets:
"They thoroughly cleansed my system
and felt like = new man-light and
free. They are the best medicine I
have ever taken for constipation.
They keep the stomach sweet, liver
active, bowels regular" Foley Csthar-
ic Tablets are stimulating in action,
and neither gripe nor sicken. They
are wholesome and thoroughly Gle no
ing. and keep the liver active. Stout
people like them. s. G. Wall, ]. L.
Parsons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
Best for Kidneys-Says Doctor.

DR.. ]. T. R. Neal, So. Car, says
that in his 80 years Of experience he
has found no preparation for the kid
neys equal to Foley Kidney Pills. Pain
in back and hips Is an indication Of
kidney trouble--a warning to build up
the weakened kidneys, make them Wig
orous, ridding your blood OF acids and
poisons. Foley Kidney Pills will help
any case Of kidney and bladder trou-
tlc not beyond the reach Of medicine.
In 50c and $1.00 sizes. Sold in your
town by s. G. Wall, J. L. Parsons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
More Wet and Dry Troubles.

John oug. Fabian MARTINEZ, Thomas
Roehas and Louie Anaya, all Of Ig-
nacio, were lodged in the county Jail
last night, having been arrested yes
terday evening on the charge of SELL
ing liquor in anti-saloon territory.
The date of the alleged offenses is
given as November 20, with the ex-
ception of that of Ong, which is said
to have occurred June 10 or IA. The
county court placed each of the de-
PENDANTS under $500 bonds, the same
to be approved by the sheriff.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
JUDGE LINDSEY ON STAND.

DENVER, Dec. 15.-Judge Lindsey
occupied the stand before the indus
trial relations commission this morn
ing. He told of his trip east after
the Ludlow battle and of his visit to
the White House, where he reviewed
conditions then existing in the Colo
RADIO strike zone.
Welborn this afternoon expects to
introduce more letters from Rockefel-
Ter regarding the Colorado strike.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

Former Durango Boy Offered Excel
lent Position in the Orient.
Judson Ray West, son of Mrs. Sam
uel West of Boulder, but formerly
of Durango, has declined preferred
professorship in the university main
tanned by the Chinese government at
Tientsin in order to continue his work
of chief engineer of the post of Sc
attic. 1t is understood that special
inducements were offered to persuade
him to remain at his post in the
northwest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

PARIS, Dec. 15.-This afternoons
official statement says the French and
British attacked the Germans be-
tween Wyschaete and Holebeke, the
british capturing the position in the
woods in West Wyschaete, the French
gaining ground near Holebeke which
is held despite the German assaults.
The statement indicated that yes
terday's fighting was desperate. In
termittent cannonading occurred be-
tween Somme and Argonne.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
Stop That Couyh-Now.

When you catch Cold, or begin to
Cough, the first thing to do is to take
DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honc It pene-
trates the Innings Of the Throat and
Lungs and fights the Germs of the
Disease. "Our whole family depend
on Pine-Tar-Honey for Coughs and
Colds" writes Mr.. f. Williams, Ham
ilton, Ohio. 1t always helps. Csc at
your Druggist.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
II Really Does Relieve Rheum.tism


Everybody who is afflicted with
Rheumatism in any form should by
all means keep a bottle Of Sloan's
Liniment on hand. The minute you
feel pain or soreness in joint or
muscle, bathe it with Sloan's Lini-
ment. Do not rub it. Sloan's pene-
trates almost Immediately right to the
seat of pain, relieving the hot, tender,
swollen feeling and making the part
easy and comfortable. Get bottle
Of Sloan's Liniment for rs cents Of
any druggist and have it in the house
against Colds. Sore and Swollen
Joints, Lumbago, Sciatica and like
ailments. Your money back II not
satisfied, but it does give almost In
slant relief. Buy q bottle today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
The Woods Baby.

Saturday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs.
F. r. Graham received message from
Joe Woods in Salt Lake City con-
veying the pleasing news that baby
boy had taken up his abode in their
home that morning and was receiving
a warm welcome from the entire
family connections. Mr.. and Mrs.
Woods were married in this city de-
cade ago, and this is the first child
to grace their home. The newcomer
has been christened Joseph, Jr., in
honor of his father.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

G. II. Charlton Appointed Member of
the Legislative Committee of tht Good
Roads Association.
The Good Roads association of
Colorado has appointed legislative
committee composed of H. A. Ed
mons Of Fort Collins; G. H. Charlotn,
of Durango; George Kimball, of Idaho
Springs; NJ. c. Ramsey, Of Grand
Junction, and Frank Kreybill. Of Las
Animas. The committee will meet
with similar committees from the
state highway commission and the
State Association of County Commits
sioners and recommend to their re-
spective bodies suggestion7 looking
to any needed improvement or change
in the present statutes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
ENGLISH GAINING.

LONDON, Dec. 15.--A combin-
ed British and French attack on
. line between the railroad lead
Ing from Ypres to Lille and the
main highway between these
points II reported In . statement
issued by the war bureau. It
said several German trenches had
been captured. and substantial
progress made.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
TROOPS RUSHED TO NAco.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec.
12-(Bulletin) n)-Secretary Of War
Garrison this afternoon ordered
three regiments of infantry and
three batteries of artillery to
Naoc, Ariz., to reinforce General
Bliss forces.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
Placing the Red Cross Seal.

In accordance with an order issued
by the postoffice department, "Red
Cross seals should be affixed to the
reverse side of domestic mail mat
ter" not on the address side of let
ters and packages that are going
through the mail
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
To Spend Winter in California.

Mrs. c. L. Davies. Miss Dorothy
Davies, Master Tom and Mr.. Horace
Davies expect to leave Saturday
morning for southern California to
remain until midsummer. The change
is made for the benefit of the latter's
health.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

]. t. Frizzell, well known Flor
ida mesa ranchman who has been un-
dergoing treatment in a local hospi-
tai for the past week. returned home
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

r. A. McCully, formerly Of Chico,
Cal, but now of Flora Vista. was In
town Saturday. He recently purchas-
ed 17S acres near Flora Vista. paying
S34,000 for it. Col. Bill holland made
the deal. Mr.. McCully will bring his
family here in the spring.-Farming-
ton Enterprise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
Christmas shoppers.

Ihristmns shoppers.
Christmas shopping is on in full
blast. The shoppers throng the stores
and are making most liberal pur-
chases. General utility presents ap-
pear to be finding great favor with
the buyers than for many seasons,
but is spent in quite as large amount
as yore.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
Trimble Springs Under New
Management.

A good sized crowd attended the
dance at Trimble Springs Saturday
night and every one of the number
is high in their praise of the man
ager as host. Fine music, jolly
crowd, delicious eats and a general
good time were features of the occa-
sion. On account of the bad roads
not great number journeyed out
there yesterday to partake of the
turkey dinner. The bath house
will be closed until Wednesday while
it is being given thorough cleaning
and overhauling.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
The Temperature in siIyerton.

The cold wave that has held the
southwest in its grasp since Friday
seems to have increased in intensity
when it reached Silverton. Both yes
terday morning and this morning it
was 16 below zero at the D. & r. G.
depot at that point.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

Mrs. D. Brownlee, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. r. S. Baker,
of Pennington, since midsummer, de-
parted this morning for her home in
Detroit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

Ignacio, and Mrs. Wesley Roland Of
this city are among those who are
making rapid recovery from opera
tions. Antoine Brozatz, who had q
badly injured foot, is improving. Mrs.
Burgress of this city will undergo
an operation this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

Interest of Moniczuma County Peo-
pie in Durango Film Producing Com
pany increasing.
G. B. Garrison. general manager
Of the Durango Film Producing com
pany, and Fiscal Agent Fred Davy
go to Mancos and Dolores tomorrow
to meet prospective stock buyers. The
interest in the business is increasing,
and this trip is made to explain the
proposition to those the gentlemen
did not meet on their former visit,
but who have since become interested
and desire to invest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
What the Moving Picture Business
Means in Dollars and Cents.

More than s3OO,OOO,O00 is invested
in the moving picture industry in
this country and it has added at least
thirty brand new names to the list
of American millionaires. Royalties
to Thomas Edison alone are said to
amount to $4,000 week. Every
man, woman and child in this coun-
try represents an annual expenditure
of S4.S5 for the movies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
ENGLISH STEAMER HITS NINE.

MONTREAL. Dec. 15.-Govern-
ment officials admit that the govern
ment steamer Sharon, that has bsen
missing for six weeks, probably
struck mine off the Irish coast and
all on board perished.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

George and Reese Forrest, of Wal
lace gulch, were among the market
ers at the Graden Mercantile COM
pany store today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
City Commissioners Doings.

Nrfy OUnTI1IssIUIrtT5 DOIHFs-
At the regular meeting of the city
commissioners held this afternoon, the
1915 appropriation ordinance was
adopted. Frank Wilkerson was grant
ed an auctioneer's license. The ses-
sion was short and very little bust
ness came up for consideration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
On a HeaIthseeking Expedition.

Rev. J.. A. Mills and wife and her
mother, Mrs. 4. C. Larkin, went over
to Pagosa Springs this morning,
where they will sojourn while for
the benefit of Mrs. Mills health.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Rich, of Ami
mas City, were among the travellers
this morning who gave their destina
tion as Psgosa Springs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

Edgar Buchanan, the attorney and
agriculturist, is giving his auto va
cation and is making his daily trips
from ranch to office via the Denver
g. Rio Grande.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

M. B. Parsons returned last night
from southeastern Colorado, where he
marketed four carloads of apples. He
continued his travels to his home in
the Lebanon vicinity this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
To Attend Pastime Dance.

The Misses Berne Koehler and Rita
Fox were arrivals from Silverton this
morning who will attend the Pastime
dance tonight. They are the house
guests of Miss Margurite Jackson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
A Hurried Visit.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Herr and Mrs.
Charles Newman were motor visitors
from Bayfield, today. Mrs. Newman
does not expect to visit Durango
again before taking her departure
for California for seven months
stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
Our Jail win BE !. Hotter Place.

The county Jail can no longer be
designated as the cooler" AS a re-
suit of the recent inspection by the
commissioners, the heating plant is
undergoing repairs and its efficiency
will be increased considerable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

Mrs. E. L. Kent and the little
Kents came over from Chama last
night to join Mr.. Kent, who is a
member of the force at the Ruders-
dorf barber shop.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
Back to the Old Haunts.

T. D. Donovan, who was stationed
here with the Florida Mesa Land and
Irrigation company for some time, ar
rived from Colorado Springs last
night on brief business trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
Home From Minnesota.

A. P. Camp, president of the First
National bank, returned last night
from Minnesota, where ne was call
ed few weeks ago by the sudden
death of his brother, James Camp.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
when in Doubt Buy Navajo Rug.

When in Doubt Buy Navajo Rug.
A Navajo rug makes most suit
able Christmas gift, and N. F. Cooke,
in the Ritter building next to the
postoffice, has splendid lot from
which to make your selection. Mr,
Cooke recently made trip to the
leading Navajo trading posts and pur-
chased many OF the finest products
OF the Navajo loom. These he IS of
fering ut very reasonable prices.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
Death Of Miss Grace smalIey.

Miss Grace Smalley, one Of the
underworld" died at Mercy hospital
yesterday. Funeral arrangements are
delayed awaiting advice from her peo-
pie who reside in Washington. The
deceased was 35 years of age.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
Miss McCloud Home From Denver.

Miss Nellie McCloud returned from
Denver, where she spent a week visit
ing friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Blair Bur
well and Mr.. and Mrs. Richey were
among the former Durango folk whom
she saw during her stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

Mrs. Trinidad Martinez. who has
been undergoing treatment for eye
troubles, has recovered sufficiently to
return home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
4 Wonderful Girl.

Durango people will be interested
to know that Mrs. Regina Faris and
Mr.. and Mrs. T. f. Peterson have a
mutual granddaughter, very inter-
esting bit of tot who arrived at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Faris,
in Burley, Utah, Saturday morning.
The fond grandparents are doing fine
and a like report comes from the
mother and babe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

Miss Mae Schalles was operated on
at Mercy hospital this afternoon
The latest report is that she stood
it well and is in good condition
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
Words of Appreciation.

We wish to thank those who kind
ly contributed during our recent loss
by fire.-M. C. Stewart and wife.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

There has been new addition to
the force at Fort Lewis in the per-
son of small son born to Dairyman
and Mrs. Carl Spinning early in the
week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
Increased Express and Mail
Shipments.

The approach of Christmas is
evinced in the increased mail and ex-
press shipments, the volume having
been more than doubled in both lines
in the past five days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

The remains of the late James
Doherty were inferred in Greemount
cemetery this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
Colds Are Often Most Serious. Stop
Possible Consultations.

The disregard of Cold has often
brought many regret. The fact of
Sneezing, Coughing, or a Fever
should be warning enough that your
system needs immediate attention.
Certainly loss of sleep is most seri-
Gus. 1t is warning given by Ma
ture. It is mans duty to himself to
asst by doing his part. DR.. Kings
New Discovery is based on a scientific
1asiysis of Colds. SOC at your drug
gist. Buy bottle today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
More cold Weather.

Thermometers in Animas City hit
the downward path again this morn
ing, ~ below being the temperature
registered in one place.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
City Statesmen Today.

Every commercial man who is for
tunate enough to be member of the
Pastime Dancing club found it i'm
possible to leave town today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
Markets Big Cattle Shipment.

Senator George West returned last
night from trip to Kansas City,
where he marketed thirty-three car
loads of cattle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

Spending the Winter in California.
Mrs. E. C. Perkins, mother of Clay
ton Perkins, is now in San Diego,
where she expects to tarry for the
winter months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

The do not open until Christmas"
warnings do not seem to be taken
seriously by the women. Kipling
might well have said, "The female of
the specie is more curious than the
male"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
Red Cross Seals.

Durango now has an opportunity
to add its quota to the Red Cross
fund. Christmas seals are on sale
at the Independent Hardware COM
pany store.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
First Calendar Of the Season.

First Calendar Of the Season.
We are indebted to General Agent
P. B. McAtee Of the d. & r. G. for
the first calendar Of this season. It
is an artistic green and white crea-
tor, featuring the D. & R. C. and
Western Pacific as the attractive
routes to select when you attend the
Panama-Pacific and Panama Califor-
mia expositions the coming year. The
roads exhibit building is a part of
the calendar decoration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

DR.. j. s. Garwaite. of Chama, who
was witness in the Cooley murder
trial, came up from Aztec last even
ing en- route home. At 6:30 he was
the guest of honor at the dinner Civ
en- by Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. George.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

Mrs. Earl Barber departed for Dem
yer this morning for short stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
Motor Visitors.

Messrs. Freeman and French motor
ed over from Mancos today. The bad
roads did not seem to have terror
for them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

County Agriculturist Assured for La
Plata and Montezuma counties.
We are told that Montezuma coun-
ty has appropriated $500 towards de-
fraying the expenses Of hiring coun-
ty agriculturist for Montezuma and
La Plata counties, this being a suffi-
cient amount to insure the employ
ing Of the new officer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

Donald CoulsOn Recovering Rapidly.
News comes from Denver that DON
aid Coulson's condition shows such
marked improvement that his mother
feels she can leave for home with
safety this week. He will be under
quarantine until January IS.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17

DIR. A. NJ. Smith is up from Farm
ington on professional business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-17
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The little daughter of ]. W. Hayes
is reported to have sufficiently re-
covered to attend school. The family
now resides in California.-Bayfield
Blade.