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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

For years the United States has
been spending more than any other
country for war purposes. past and
future, without getting the worth of
its money. The National Security
league shows that it has cost the
United States S1.000,OOO,OO0 in ten
years TO maintain an army of 10000,
while for s65,O00,OO0 Switzerland has
had for ten years a citizen army of
5q9 900 always ready If needed. More
startling still are the facts if we total
our military bills for army, navy and
pensions. When the great war began
they were nearly S4s1O0OOO0 a year,
not including some $4,000 paid by the
states for militia-more than any
any other nation on earth spent for
military purposets. Ali due to the
pork barrel
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
THE PEACE PROPOSALS.

No one can seriously object to any
earnest proposals which are made in
this country or elsewhere whit view
to bringing about peace in Europe
and an end to the titanic struggle
which has been going on in that coun-
try for some Is months. But some OF
the plans seem likely to end in fail
ure because they have no standing
or substance with which to impress
the nations at war.
OF this type is the self-appointed
expedition headed by Mr.. Henry Ford
He is gathering up a lot of philan-
thropic persons in official and private
life and will send boatload of them
over to Sweden and Norway next
week to see if the nations at war will
not conclude the great struggle OF
at least to promote an armistice at
their request. 1t does not seem at all
likely that anything will come from
the efforts of this self f-appointed
delegation. They can urge peace just
as strongly from this side of the
water as they can by going to Swed.
en-
1t will cost very considerable sum
OF money to take this company OF
persons to Europe and back. but, of
course, money is no consideration to
Mr.. Ford. But another reckless
waste of money was made when Pres
ident Wilson was bombarded with TO-
600 peace kilograms in behalf of the
Women's Peace party, urging him to
try and end the war. The fact of
the matter is that the president prob
ably did not see those kilograms at
all and one, signed by few women,
would have been just as effective as
a spectacular waste of $4,000. The
money which went to the telegraph
companies and which will go to the
steamsip companies could far better
have been used for the benefit of the
Red Cross in sucoring the sick and
wounded upon the battlefields of Eu-
rope.
So far as President Wilson is con-
.erned. he is probably keenly desir-
ous Of promoting peace as are the
great majority Of the American pso-
pie, and Il the prssident does his duty
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Talk is cheap and often does lot
OF advertising for the reason that
Ford's millions enable him to get
his name in the papers every time he
says anything. He prates about what
red give-every dollar he has, to OBJ
tain peace. But as above stated, talk
is cheap. If Ford means what he says
why not turn over his wealth to a
committee with power to go ahead.
You can bet all your spare change
that Ford has string to his coin and
will not let go except where it will
return ten fold in way of advertising.
In this he is smart as the newspapers
do the advertising free while he makes
a showing on the money thus saved.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

he will, at the first intimation that
such suggestion will be kindly re-
ceived by the powers at war, i'm
mediately proffer his own services or
those of any of the officials of this
government toward the promotion of
peace and the conclusion of the great
struggle. But, unfortunately, no such
intimations have yet come from either
side. The time is not at hand and a
president OF any neutral country will
bf cropping in the dark and without
any effective result from such an of
fer of mediation. The present tenn
per of all countries concerned is that
Of bitterness and the first reply likely
to be received would be to talk to
the other side and have the request
for peace come from them. The meet
ing in Norway and Sweden will mere
u serve to emphasize the fact that the
neutral nations would be very glad to
see the war brought to an end.-Colo-
RADIO Springs Telegraph.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Every man, woman and child with a
heart, desires peace in Europe but
efforts put forth at this time only
make it harder for those who will
finally succeed in calling truce. At
present you could not get one of the
foreign nations to even submit a plan
OF negotiations. There must be de-
cisive battles and supremacy before
enc side or the other will either offer
OF accept peace overtmes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
Death of Elmer Hateher, Jr.

Elmer Hatcher, Jr., the four-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Hatch
er. died at Mercy hospital this after
noon about 2 o'clock. In another
loom in the hospital, the child's moth
er is seriously i'll. The little fellow
mas been dangerously i'll for several
Gays and the end was expected at any
time, but to Mrs. Hatcher, in her
weakened condition it proved very
fard shock. Elmer, Jr., was the young
est of the family and an especially
fright and lovable child.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
Visits Grandson.

Marshal George Smack returned
last night from three weeks visit
with his daughter, Mrs. Harry Miller,
nee Edna Smack, in Grand Rapids,
Michigan, where he had a most de-
lightful time making the acquain-
tance of his five-months-old grandson.
George William Miller, husk lad who
tips the scales at IS pounds. Accord
ing to the fond grandfather the little
fellow would carry off the blue rib
bons in any baby show. On his way
Mr., Smack stopped in his old home in
Missouri to visit his sister.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
Mercy Hospital Notes.

Mrs. Elmer Hatcher of La Boca is
seriously i'll. Mrs. P. C. Moshisky is
far on the road to recovery and will
leave the hospital tomorrow. Mrs.
C. Blair will be released in day or
two. J Evans, Con Sterns of Dolores
and Richard Richardson were patients
who left the hospital today. C. T.
pcdds of the d. & X. G. entered the
hospital for treatment yesterday.
Myril Pittman underwent an opera
tion for tonsilitis Saturday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
Considering Tax Matters.

The county commissioners met in
informal session this afternoon to con-
siGer with the city commissioners and
school boards matters pretaining to
tax distribution, as a result of the
Western Colorado Power company's
successful appeal to the state tax
commission against the distribution
OF its valuation made by the La
Plata commissioners.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
Daily Road Report.

The latest road report issued by the
Mountain States Telephone company
says the highways from Durango to
Bayfield,, Bayfield, to Ignaeio, Mancos
to Cortez and the Wilson Gulch and
Florida roads are in good condition.
The Elco road is raugh and rutty.
The portion of the Durango Mancos
read between Hesperus and Sponsel's
mill is very rough and full OF chuck
holes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
District Court.

In the case of Candelaria VS.. the
First National bank, the court rem
dered decision in favor of the de-
fendant. The case of Rossi VS., the
Calumen Fuel company, a damage
suit is being tried today. The mem
bers of the jury are Bruce Baldwin,
Edward Pedwell, p. II. Davis, c. NJ.
Daniels Clarence Handley, W. L.
Anderson, Ralph Durham, w. E. Mel
eugin, A. II. Greer, George Dale, j.
c. Myer and Bert Van Endert. Dan
Plcconi is acting as interpreter, the
Plaintiffs knowledge of English be-
ing very limited.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

The immense floating arsnels pro-
posed by the administration are
worthless against the nimble sub
marine. But what experience has
either the secretary of the treasury or
de navy had in such matters. No
more than 80 out of every 100 peo-
PIE, at the same time they essay what
should be done without waiting the
views of experienced congressman
and senator's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
A son of lhe mousse Of Ambold.

Mr., and Mrs. Walter Ambold have
son, their third child, but the first
boy The newcomer, with 10 pounds
ayoirdupois to his credit, registered at
their home yesterday morning about
2 o'clck. He is The seventh member
of Mrs. Lottie Ambold's interesting
circle of grandchildren.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
Tax Sale Two Weeks from Today.

Two weeks from today, County
Treasurer Turner will hold the annual
sale of property on which taxes are
delinquent. 1t is reported quit a num-
ber have met their payments since
the delinquent list was published.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

A. b. MeDavid of Pueblo and A,
S. Durmont, of Detroit, members of
the board of directors of the Valley
View Mining company, left for the
east yesterday morning after trip
of inspection to tht Idaho, where the
new mill is being constructed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

A professor at Seattle says China.
man, and not Columbus, first dis
covered America. However, the i'm
portant question is now who discover
ed America, but how we are going to
protect America.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

In accepting the invitation to go to
Europe as peace delegates, Helen
Ring Robinson and Little Ben Lindsey
swallowed not only the bait but the
hooks and line as well. Such noted
men as Cardinal Gibbons, while in
sympathy with the movement, are
loath to jump in at time it looks
like an advertising scheme.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
Established New Time Record.

The following telegram received
yesterday morning indicated the West,
Tyler, Trimble and Asher auto party,
which left here November 20, estab-
lished a new time record on their trip
to the coast.
San Bernardino, Calf. Nov. 81.
Durango Herald,
Durango, Colo.
Arrived here without even a pune
ture to the Dodge car. Carried five
passengers and 14O pounds of bag
gade, made side trips to points of
interest and arrived in seven and one
half days, without any accident, ex-
eept that Mrs. Tyler had her hat blown
off in Arizona.
GEO. E. WEST.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

OF course the women are anxious
for peace-it is born in them, but those
y ho refrain from jumping into public
print are jus; as jealous as those who
make fuss about it. An overwhelm-
ing majority of women and men are
not launching an advertising CAM
psign like Little Ben.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

The administration wants the coun-
try to spend millions for war pre-
paredness. at the same time favors
letting down the bars for foreign made
goods that mean impoverishing the
workingmen of this country and flood
ing our markets with cheap labor
goods.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Frank Gable, the d & R. G. switch
man who has been off duty for a
couple of months recovering from in
luries of the foot he sustained while
working in the local yards, expests to
return to his labors early in Deem
ber.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
Court Adjourned Until Tomorrow

The Nick Torres case was set for
jury trial in the District court this
morning. On account of the prosecu-
ton being unable to locate some i'm
pcrtaht witnesses, it was necessary
to continue the case for the present.
The jury was excused until tomorrow
morning when the Rossi case VS.. the
Calumet Fuel company will be trid.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
Funeral of the Mahan Babe.

The funeral of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Mahan's seven-months-old child, the
little one who succumbed to spinal
trouble, was held in Hesperus yester-
day. Rev. Farley of Durango had
charge of the service. The body was
inferred in the Hesperus cemetery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
Insanity Hearing.

Harry Hiatt will be given an in
sanity hearing before jury in the
county court tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock. Recently the county and city
physicians, acting as an insanity com
mission found him insane.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Back of nearly every institution in
this country you will find worthy
old gentleman who began in small
way, and slowly built up a reputation
for reliability and efficiency. There
is not in this country today an in
dividual who could not benefit by
honesty, fairness, politeness, and
simple common sense.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
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1t is being pretty generally shown
that about one-half of the money ap-
propriated for gold lace and buttons,
cattle ships and other war equipment,
goes for graft. The United States
spends twice as much and with less
than half the results of many foreign
nations that maintain Il standing
amy,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

With all their stage-fright antics,
the eastern papers have not been able
@ throw the people, as whole, into
i panic over our alleged unprepared-
ness
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
In Probate Court.

Today was adjustment day for the
estate OF Peter Monteith, deceased, A
claim for $500 and interest on the
amount since 1892, note signed by
Mr.. Monteith in favor of his daughter.
Miss Margaret Monteith was filed.
The note is secured by trust deed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

The New York World feels bad
because Republican Leader Mann does
not jump for the administration pre-
paredness program with the same
avidity displayed by Lindsey in ac-
,epting the Ford invitation for a little
free advertising and a trip to Europe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

love of Picturesque attire and ap-
pearance. The Telluride Examiner in
relating the extensive preparations
made by the depot force of that town
in anticipation of the visit of the d.
& R. G. officials which did not
materalize, says, Jim Brown had on
his kits and his bagpipe and was all
blowed up"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

After the war the United States
ought to have pretty good stand-in
With Belgium, but that is the only ma
uon at war that seems to be crazy
about US just now.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Power company will meet with the
local city council and school board
to consider the matter of the re-dis
tribution of the company's assess
ment made necessary by the decision
OF the state tax commission. 1t is
expected a compromise will be reach
ed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Austria assumes all responsibility
for the destruction of the Ancona
and the president might as well begin
n.obilizing his well known diplomatic
phrases into note about Strict Ac-
sountability, and such like.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Won Hindenburg asks for muffs for
nus soldiers on the eastern front, now
lace to face with the rigors of Rus
sian winter. But hardly anyone will
20 SO far as to call the German sol
iiers mollycoddles. for all of that.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

1t seems likely it will take the Dar.
danelles longer than anything else tc
crack under the strain of a worlc
war. The Sick Man of Europe seems
o be a good deal better under Ger.
nian nursing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Better hurry up and do your Christ
mas shopping before congress places
i stamp ON every articule you buy
Money has to be raised to pay the
yiortages of the administration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

DR.. P. F. Green, John Galbreath,
Leslie Smith, w. R. George and Fred
Catchpole were the members of az
AUTO party from Pagosa Springs who
spent Saturday night in town and
were off for home yesterday
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

If times are so good in the east
wonder why the holders of coin are
unwilling to part with it or make in
vestments Because they know that
me present business is built up on
The misfortunes of other nations and
IS not lasting. Again, lack of conf
dence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
Short Stay.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Amos of
lockwood, who left for their old home
in the Trinidad district few weeks
ago, expecting to remain, have re-
turned to their La Plata county
haunts to stay. They are exceed
ingly glad to see themselves back,
after their brief residence in the place
that was once more attractive to
them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
]. D. Adams Injured in Runaway.

Our former townsman, J. D. Adams
suffered a broken collar bone and
several fractured ribs, few days
ago, when the team he was driving
ran away and hurled him from the
Wa gon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
To Attend Fathers Funeral.

Forest Ranger 7. E. Price of Rock
wood passed thru Durango yester-
day morning on his way to Canon
City to attend the funeral of his faith
Ell, who passed away Saturday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

OF course there is clamor for
preparedness. Look at the untold mil
Ions the munition plants and every
ellied interest are making out of the
European war and billion dollars
from the people of the United States
would be just as acceptible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

President Wilson's message to con-
gress will outline his plans for pre-
raredness, but newspapers are so con-
yentional that the presidents mes
sage will be treated as news, despite
the fact that his plans of prepared
ness have already been outlined in
81 well known ways.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
In Police Court.

A miner who originally hailed from
Sweden was fined $40 in police court
this morning and ordered to leave
town. He was found guilty of indulg-
ing too freely in liquid refreshments.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
Occupies New School Building.

The new school building at Excel
sior, near the Kline store was ready
for occupancy today Prof. Heighton
moved his school from the old quar-
ters to the new.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

1t is all right to eulogize the min
aie men" of former days, but they
wouldn't be much force today against
Europe's cannons and machine guns
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
New Version of Preparedness.

Now comes a cynical Durango
bachelor who says a yound lady's idea
OF preparedness is to have a well
filled hope chest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
Log West Portion of San Juan
Highway to Durango.

f. A. Chubb and |. j. Bradford re-
turned last night from the Chapson
ranch, 11,2 miles above Pagosa
Springs, where they journeyed for the
purpose of logging the road from Du-
range, a distance of 77.9 miles, for
the Blue Book. From that point the
publishers will use the data COM
pied by the state engineer. The To-
cal men found the road to the Springs
exceptionally good except for two
ploces, on Beaver creek just this side
Of the county line, and on the Yellow
Jacket divide, both places being
rough.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
Twins.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Isgar ara, ths
proud grandparents of twins. The
babes, boy and girl We're born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Isgar last even
ing. All concerned are doing nice
ly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

China might be big help to the
ertente powers, Europe being so busy
its laundry work must be neglected
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

II it was not for the European war
orders the U. S. Would be stagnant
nation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Considering that they are striving
for peace, the pacificists are doing 9
lot of quarreling about it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

F. NJ. Barnard was a guest at the
Savoy last night en- rote to his home
IL Padeuck KY. He was called to
the Shiprock trading post a couple
of weeks ago by the serious illness
OF his wife.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
Ore Shipments.

Three cars from the Smuggler and
one from the Tomboy were received
from the Telluride camp for the local
smelter last evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

The English papers have the Ford
peace proposition sized up about right
an advertising dodge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

J. p. Lowell was in from the Pine
river valley today on ranch and stock
business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

A Habit that does not Change.
Evidently time nor change Of alti-
tuds has not changed Jim Browns
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
The Skating Pond.

The skating pond recently built in
North Durango for the kiddies has
ipzen over and is affording the
younger generation no end of amuse.
ment-
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

If congress will put a stamp on
-alk the cabinet officers will pay the
running expenses OF the government.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Martinez are
over from Pagosa Springs for short
stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Mrs. Max Bohlick and little daugh-
ter arrived from Los Angeles last
evening, where the family has been
located for a couple of years. Mr.
Bohlick returned the latter part OF
September.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

To Consider Redistribution of
Assessment.
Thursday afternoon ]. A. Clay, gem
sral manags7 of the Western Colorado
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur McLaren re
turned to Mancos this morning. The
former made the trip by auto and the
latter by train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

G. S. Hatcher arrived from Pagosa
Springs last night to meet his new
granddaughter, the Jaeger baby.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Mrs. Jack Wigglesworth expects
to return to her home in the Tellu-
ride section Sunday. Her sister, Mrs,
Art Bagby will accompany her.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Mrs. Charles Keil and children
came down from the Animas valley
this morning on their way to their
aome at the Hesperus rangers sta
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Marion Martin, Thomas Clayton
and Al Clayton were among the Up
per Florida residents transacting
business in Durango today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY

Mrs. Fillmore Hand returned Sun
day from few weeks stay in Pagosa
Springs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

George West, Jr., left for Denve
this morning where he will probabl!
spend the winter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Miss Marion Armstrong returned
to Aztec this morning after spending
the week end with Miss Alderman cap
tain of the Salvation army.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Day, S. B. Dutton and
Mrs. w. o. Dutton were arrivals by
auto from Pagosa Springs last night
who remained over in Durango to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Mrs. w. NJ. Moss, nee Mollie Logan
and little son of Alamosa are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. S. Lively,
They are on their return from a
weeks visit with Silverton relatives
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Miss Alice Dunlap who spent sew
eral months here visiting Mrs. II. o.
Willis, departed early in the week for
Garfield, Utah, where she will make
her home with her father, Rev. Mr.
Dunlap.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

A 10-pound daughter arrived at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Roberts of the lower Florida recent
ly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Vasmer depart
ed for Montrose this morning after
spending a fortnight with his moth
er, Mrs. Mary Vasmer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

AL and Tom Clanton of Upper
Florida left for Tucumecari, this
morning to spend the winter with
their sister. who is in poor health.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Lechner were
down from lockwood today giving the
Otis McGirr Mercantile company thier
patronage.