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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

A Business Man Becomes Christian
In Spite OF iiindranees.
A hundred and ten men heard Rev.
Pratt in his address upon the above
topic this morning at Taylor Mad
dox's store, and more would have
heard him had they been able to have
gotten into the store. These addresses
to men are fair and square and
stright from thes houlder. They are
pronounced the best and the most ef-
fective of any series of addresses ever
heard here. They will be continued
Wednesday and Thursday of next
week. Mr.. Pratt took for the basis
of his address this morning the story
of the rich tax-gatherer, zacchaeus,
who, wishing to see Jesus, and being
prevented because of the throng about
him and because of his own short
stature, climbed into sycamore tree
to accomplish his purpose. Jesus saw
him and bade him to come down hast
lily as he wanted to go home with
him. Then came great murmur
among the church people who com
planned because Jesus was the guest
Of a sinner. That day Zacchaeus be-
came Christian. Among the hind
RANGES that came to this man Mr..
Pratt spoke first of the crowd in his
no a.,I 1atI hot D..
day let the crowd stand in their way
The crowd is usually on the other
side and many men are afaid to do
what they know they should do. Nor
al towards never become Christians;
it takes a man Of some backbone to
do it, a man with the making of a
real man in him. Zacchaeus had the
real stuff of man hood in him. He
broke with the bunch and made a bee
line for right life. After all, any
man of the bunch with an atom of
manliness in him will commend the
bravery of such man, and, as it S
often heard today, says that it is tn >
best hing to do. Hypocrite church
members also stood in the way. TheJ
tried to keep him and Jesus from com
ing together. But hypocrites could
not hinder real man. Men today
say that hypocrtes stand in the way
Of their becoming church members;
but the excuse is flimsy. There are
hypocrite lodge men, and hypocrit,
politicians, but no man blames the
lodge or party for them, or stays out
on account Of them. It is good
thing that churches have hypocrites
Like the courtcIfeits that they are
they testify to the genuineness and
value of the thing which they imi-
tate. Furthermore. one had bette,
try living with hypocrites here for a
while than with them eternally in
that place where an exceedingly warm
Temperature is of itself none too con
ducive to tranquility of mind, and
peace of soul. Finally business seem
ed to stand in the way of Zacchaeus
But he took his business along with
him and made it straight. No bust
ness that does not harm ones fellow
man need keep him from being Il
Christian. Many Of the leading bust
ness men of America are devout, true
Christians; so it is with the leading
doctors, lawyers and men of all legi-
innate professions. Nothing that does
not keep one from being a real, true
man can keep him from being n
Christian.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Artistic Designing.

The Kruschke window decorations
which have created such favorable
comment are the handiwork of Ross
Graden. The artistic exhibit is
especially pleasing, particularly the
arrangement of the footwear. The
display contains shoes for all sorts of
occasions and for people of all ages
and conditions of pocketbooks group
ed in the most effective way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
ENGLISH SUBMARINE
SUNK BY GERMANS

BERLIN, April 22.-(offcial. y
German destroyers sunk British
submarine trying to raid the Heligo-
land base. Other submarines were
fred on and believed to be damaged.
Efforts to reach the German warships
failed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Ready for Entertainment Monday

MIR. Hoffman, the music company
representative, who is installing the
photopayer foi the Gem, was called
to Telluride to install an instrument
in a movie house there. He will re-
turn to Durango in time to have the
Gem instrument ready for the enter
tainment Monday night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

BERLIN, April 22.-Vice President
Passache of the reichstag, today de-
clared that Germany will never re-
turn land SO thiekly strewn with Ger
man blood. He urged the capture Of
all British strongholds as guaran-
tee Of permanent peace, and also %
secure assurance against Russian in
vasion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Home From Long Visit.

Mrs. Clara Luce, of Cedar Hill,
returned last night from trip of
number Of months duration. She tour-
ed the south during the cold weather
months and recently had been visit-
ing in her old home in Illinois. Her
daughter, Mrs. Abe Ross, met her in
Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
MURDERED ASKS cLEMENcY.

ATLANTA, Ca, April 22.-Leo
Franks petition for Communication of
his sentence to life imprisonment was
filed with the prison commission this
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
VICTORY CONFIRMED.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 22.--
Obregons capture Of Irapuato and
Dieuguese's capture Of Guadalajara
Ia confirmed by the Carranxa junta.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Mercy Hospital Notes.

Carl Sutton was operated on today
and stood the ordeal we'll. Mrs. Huff
entered today for treatment. Mrs
h. NJ. Hampton, who was operated
on yesterday, is getting along nice
ly
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Sheep Losses.

1t is reported the recent storms
have been quite hard on sheep, coming
as they did Immediately after shear
ing time. One flockmaster lost 80
in one night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
increase in sale of Tickets.

According to the head offices Of tn ,
d. & X. g., the Durango station was
one on the system that showed an in
crease in the sale of tickets to pas
sengers, the increase over last monte
Icing eleven per cent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Harry Ayres, of uper Florida, was
in town today giving the county as
SCISSOR a list of his earthly possessions
that come under the tax list.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Our ~JlrNEYs offer--rA,. and Sc.

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with &c to Foley & Co.,
Chicago, H., writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in
return trial package containing
Foley Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs, colds and Group; Foley Kid
Eey Pills, for pain in sides and back,
backache, kidney and
bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic
Tablets, wholesome and thoroughly
cleansing cathartic, especially COM
forting to stout perscns.-S. G. Wall,
Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Home Tonight.

Harry McDevitt, who so ably rep
resented La Plata county in the leg
slature this term, is scheduled to re-
turn from Denver tonight, accompan-
led by his wife and little daughters.
The illness of Mrs. McDevitt and
Doris delayed their Homecoming a
week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Marchetti and Charles Bortootti, to-
day filed papers in the district clerks
office declaring their intentions of be-
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Some Coin.

j. A. Minner and Sons, the well
known sheep men, are in town for u
few days rest after shipping the
wool crop for the year. This seasons
clip from the Minner flocks lacked
just 20 pounds of totaling $4,000 and
brought the flockmasters the hand
some price of 20 cents pound.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

A. G. Ramsower, assistant cashier
of the Citizens bank of Aztec, return
ed last night from Pueblo, where he
had his eyes treated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Mrcs. Ben Heidi went down the
Red Apple line this morning to spend
a few days with Pennington and Riv-
erside friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Mrs. Mary Robert and Miss Grace
Cooper came over from Mancos last
night bound for the new saw mill
camp in New Mexico.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Mrs. Virginia Wing spent the time
between trains in Aztec today visit
ing with her sister, Mrs. Thomas
Goulding.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Mrs. Lee on Way Home.

Mrs. w d. Lee, of Ridgway, left
for home this morning via Alamosa.
She will stop over in that town one
uay on the way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Mihicl. Following violent artillery
duels the French attacked the Forest
Pretre and were repulsed heavily, said
Berlin.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

The E. NJ. Hamptons, who recently
moved here from Aztec, are located
at 1862 West Third avenue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

f. w. Dickason and wife, Wyoming
residents, are here with view OF
making our town their home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Mercy Hospital Notes.

Mrs. Hampton, of Aztec, entered
the hospital yesterday for an opera
ton. All patients are reported to be
in good condition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

John E. Graves, d. q r. c. agent
at Silverton, was on his way home
this morning from months vacation
spent in different points in Texas.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Two more citizens, A. Rex Mol
lette and Jack Lyons, have signifiei
their willingness to fill the position of
school director by filing petitions with
Secretary Murray.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

The Henry Ambold cattle which
number several hundred head were
driven through Durango last night on
their way from their winter and sum
mer range.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
With the Sick Folk.

The stormy night proved rather ;
hard one for our trio of ladies, the
Mesdames Hanno, Hutchinson ano
Morris, who are so seriously i'll.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Charles Heather, one of the promi-
nent sheep men of the San Juan bas-
in, was a business visitor in Durango
today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

j. j. Hawley returned from San
Juan county, New Mexico, last night
and left this morning toward his
home in Pendleton, Ore.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

DR.. w. j. Robb and Warren Pros.
ser were among the Silverton foll
Denver bound this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Farmer Dan Cason, who is tilling
soil out in the Kline stction this year,
is in town visiting his family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

" ant to Become Citizens.
Three men, Rudolph Moser, Louis
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

r. w. Pittman, of Colorado Springs,
was in town last night looking over
garage that is offered for sale.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Farmers all over this portion of
Colorado are doing the watchful wait
ing stunt for dry weather At pres
ent operations on the farms are at II
standstill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Ray Sommers, of Dolores, former
resident of the Pine River valley, tar
ried over night in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

VIM. Miller, who recently disposed
of his moving picture business in
Silverton, is in town determining
what field for Investment our town
has to offer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Looking for Trouble.

According to railroad employees who
daily make the trip from Vance juno
tion along the south end of the South
ern the hillside from Vance to Ames
is rapidly getting into a muddy con-
dition and they expect to encounter
mud slides at any time from now on.
The recent splendid weather has been
conductive to thrawing the frozen
hillside, which when it comes spring
each year is a source of considerable
annoyance to the railroad company
and its employes.-Telluride Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

r. c. Schools, of the Western Colo
rado Power company, came down from
Telluride last night, registering at the
Hotel Savoy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

In eastern Kansas, farmers are
praying for rain. Possibly the wealth
er maker was mistaken in the geogra-
ply of the petitions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
AS 1T WAS TOLD
TO US
From Fridays Daily
Two More Candidates.

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Rev. Ralph C. Byers, Congregation
al minister at Silverton, was in town
last night on his return home from
Pennington, where he passed cou.
pie of weeks recuperating from a
siege with the grippe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Candidates for School Director.

There will be two vacancies on the
school board this spring and it is un-
derstood that two good men, DR.. A. L.
Davis and Fred Egan, have consent
ed to be candidates. Members of the
board serve without pay, and they
have difficult and very responsible
place TO fill. The duties require much
time, thought and effort. 1t is con-
sidered very fortunate that two men
as well fitted as these have consent
cd to run for the offices. As far as
we know there will not be other can
didates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
QUAKE FELT IN TACOMA.

TACOMA, Wash, April ga Sc
we're earthquake of five seconds dura-
lion rocked buildings and drove hun
dreds in the streets, panic stricken,
his morning. SO far as known no
serious damage resulted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

SEATTLE, WASH, April 22.-The
did not register a
quake but the residents felt one. The
chandelier in the mayors office rock
ed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Mrs. C. B. Cobb and son Lewis are
scheduled to return from Albuquer-
que about the 10th of May, where the
former has been in quest Of health
since early in November. Her mission
proved successful one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

L. Davis was an arrival from Mem
phis, Tenn, last night who signiiied
his intention of seeing the expositions
before going south again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

The name of Helen Gertrude White.
eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. d. C.
White, appears in the Denver Post
as one of the contestants in the beau
ty contest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
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From Fridays Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
AS 1T WAS TOLD
TO US
From Thursdays Daily
Dr.. McEwen Better.

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Mrs. Hans Aspaas, who has been
visiting Mrs. Aspaas, Sr., at Breen,
drove in from the ranch this morning
in time to board the Eastern for her
home in lgnacio. She found the roads
in terrible condition as the result OF
the numerous showers that have fal-
len in this section of late.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

F. E. Gibson and G. A. Brink, in
surance men, went down Aztec and
Pennington way this morning to So
licit business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

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B. NJ. Martin, cut glass salesman,
is doing local trade.
Mrs. j. Taylor went to Aztec this
morning to visit her sister while
April weather like this is strong
argument in favor of fall plowing.
Frank Tumble, Ophir mining man
and sunnyside farmer, spent the day
in town.
e. Kettle, of Cortez, is in town. He
recently returned from Omaha, where
he took business college course.
j. 7. Murray a representative Of
q harness and saddle house, is a bust
ness soliditor in town.
Banker Rex Schultz, of Ignacio
transacted business in our town last
night.
II. NJ De Yapp, the Chama hotel
man, returned from Aztec last night
and left for home this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. Locke, of Breen,
were over night visitors in Durango
on q supply purchasing expedition.
Mrs. J. L. Miller and children of
Sunnyside, were over night visitors
in the city who returned home this
morning.
We have all the rain the govern
mont forecaster and Hicks predicted
aud about dozen showers extra by
way of good measure.
b. A. Houser went to Aztec this
morning. where some Ford prospects
axe looming up. Yesterday the Ford
Auto company sold new car to Cour-
ty Agriculturalist Smith.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Supt. w. G. West, of the Southern
Ute Indian agency, returned from
points on the Southern last night and
was off for home this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

J. H. jackson, who is employed in
the NJ. w. sanitarium in Colorado
Springs, was in town last night bound
for his former home in the Cedar Hill
vicinity, where he has real estate in
terests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Resting Fairly Well.

DR.. F. d. Burns, who has been quit,
seriously i'll since Sunday, is report
ed to be resting fairly well today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

j. H. Slattery and son Frank IF
Silverton, were guests at the Strater
last night on their return from Den
yer on their way home. Mrs. F. Slat-
terry, who accompanied her husband to
Denver, remained for an extended
visit with friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

DIR. McEwcn Better.
While still confined to the house,
DR.. w. w. McEwen is reported to be
considerably improved.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Mrs. Elizabeth TRULY, of the Elco
vicinity, was among the homeward
bound travellers this morning. Short
ly, she leaves for Cuba, N. NJ, where
her sons are ranging their cattle, TO
spend the summer months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. John Rhodes, of the
Elco section, returned home this
morning after a couple Of days stav
in town. Mr.. Rhodes made the trip
on horseback and Mrs. Rhodes via the
Red Apple train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Lloyd Huntsman returned to Tiff
fany this morning after couple of
days stay in Durango on business
Some time next month he expects
to go to the Vallecito and upper Pine
country with his cattle, and inciden-
tally do little work on his mining
claims in the Cave Basin district.
The Misses Florence Fisnerdick and
Grace Chamberlin, Boston ladies who
have been stopping at the Savoy sinoa
early in the week, left this morning
for the Fisherdick ranch on the La
Plata via Aztec. They planned to
make the trip by wagon in company
with Mr.. Fisherdick, but changed
their plans on account OF the bad
roads.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
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From Thursdays Daily
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Herah Wasted. ere RsssA CstseaA
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

The E. NJ. Hamptons, who recently
moved here from Aztec, are located
at 1862 West Third avenue.
DR.. w. j. Robb and Warren Pros
ser were among the Silverton folk
Denver bound this morning.
Ray Somihers, of Dolores, a former
resident of the Pine River valley, tar
ried over night in Durango.
r. w. Pittman, of Colorado Springs,
was in town last night looking over
a garage that is offered for sale.
f. w. Dickson and wife, Wyoming
residents, are here with a view OF
our town their home.
Farmer Dan Cason, who is tilling
soil out in the Kline stction this year,
is in town visiting his family.
Charles Heather, one of the promi-
nent sheep men of the San Juan bas-
in, was business visitor in Durango
today.
R. C. Schools, of the Western Colo
RADIO Power company, came down from
Telluride last night, registering at the
Hotel Savoy.
In eastern Kansas, farmers are
praying for rain. Possibly the wealth
er maker was mistaken in the geogra-
ply of the petitions.
Farmers all over this portion of
Colorado are doing the watchful wait
ing stunt for dry weather. At pres
ent operations on the farms are at IL
standstill.
j. j. Hawley returned from San
Juan county, New Mexico, last night
and left this morning toward his
home in Pendleton, Ore
John E. Graves, d. d II. &. agent
at Silverton, was on his way home
this morning from a months vacation
spent in different points in Texas.
The Henry Ambold cattle which
number several hundred head were
driven through Durango last night on
their way from their winter and sum
mer range.
VIM. Miller, who recently disposed
of his moving picture business in
Silverton, is in town determining
what field for Investment our town
has to offer.
Rev. Ralph C. Byers, Congregations
al minister at Silverton, was in town
last night on his return home from
Pennington, where he passed cou
pie of weeks recuperating from a
siege with the grippe.
Mrs. C. b. Cobb and son Lewis are
scheduled to return from Albuquer-
que about the 10th of May, where the
former has been in quest Of health
since early in November. Her mission
proved successful one.
j. H. jackson, who is employ oyed in
the NJ. w. sanitarium in Colorado
Springs, was in town last night bound
for his former home in the Cedar Hill
vicinity, where he has real estate in
terests.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rhodes, of the
Elco section, returned home this
morning after couple of days stav
in town. Mr.. Rhodes made the trip
on horseback and Mrs. Rhodes via the
Red Apple train.
Mrs. Elizabeth TRULY, of the Elco
vicinity, was among the homeward
bound travellers this morning. Short
ly, she leaves for Cuba, N. NJ, where
her sons are ranging their cattle, TO
spend the summer months.
j. II. Slattery and son Frank IF
were guests at the Strater
last night on their return from Den
yer on their way home. Mrs. F. Slat-
terry, who accompanied her husband to
Denver, remained for an extended
visit with friends.
Mrs. Hans Aspaas, who has been
visiting Mrs. Aspaas, Sr., at Breen,
-, tapah thtu mo a,.t,tt a,y
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

b. NJ. Martin, cut glass salesman,
is doing local trade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Mrs. J. Taylor went to Aztec this
morning to visit her sister while.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

April weather like this is strong
argument in favor of fall plowing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

Frank Trumble, Ophir mining man
and Sunnyside farmer, spent the day
in town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-16

Denny will deliver the installation ad-
dress of President Graham Of the Uni
versity of North Carolina next Monday.
He will leave Tuscaloosa Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-04-16
TEMPERANCE MADE
SUBJECT OF TALK
Second Day of M. E. Con-
ference Proves Inter-
esting Event

Alfalfa. April -(Speelal.9-Th second
days session of the Methodist Episcopal
conference was devoted to reports from
local preachers and various committees on
Sunday school temperance education
lieinsure. Rev. c. Wolford made force
full appeal in the interest of the forward
movement of Sunday school work J. b.
Wadsworth told of the adult Bible class
of West Gadsden church, which is four
and half months old and has an enroll
ment of $50 members.
When minutes of the previous day were
read by the secretary T. c. Banks, who
has filled this office for q years. Rev. b.
II. Jones was elected assistant secretary
of the conference. Delegates and alter
mates elected to the annual conference to
meet at Athens as follows: T. c. Banks.
DR.. S L. Tatum. w. A. Wilbanks C. S.
Cross. o. l.. Stewart. and J. b. Wards
worth. DIR. j. s Chadwick of Nashville
preached at II a. IN.
Text taken from Gallatins, 2.2O, Rev.
J. W. Norton addressed the conference on
superannuated homes. Rev. J. C. Chaig
represented the claims of the Orphans
home. located at Selma. Judge j. e.
Blackwood was elected district hay men,
Der. Resolutions of thanks to the citi-
zens of Alfalfa for their kind entertain
ment of the conference was introduced
by Rev. j. X Simpson. Rev. Thad II. Me-
Donald is the pleasant host of the confer
enee. Center was selected as the meeting
place of the next conference.