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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
Regarding State Highways.

Louie Wyman, superintendent of
state highway construction, came
down this morning from Trimble
Springs, where he has now domiciled
his family, from their Silverton home.
Mr.. Wyman took the Southern for
Rico to look over the matter of open
ing up about a mile Of road there,
that is difficult of passage, especially
by autos, that if it can be done, and
he believes it can, will make a fine
circle trip from points in the Monte
yuma valley vio Rico, Ouray and Sill
verton to Durango. Mr.. Wyman will
return to Durango the latter part of
the week and will next Sunday, June
20, take very active interest in en-
tertaining our Aztec friends upon that
date. Good roads is his hobby and
speciality.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
SHIPS SEIZED BY ITALY
OVER GERMAN PROTEST

ROME, June 1.-the Italian for
eign office has maintained its right to
confiscate, despite that there is no de-
claration of war with Germany, but
assured that they will pay for all Ger
man ships seized. Germany had pro-
tested against the seizure Of the
steamer Bayern at Naples, with a
cargo of eight aeroplanes, fourteen
quick firers and ammunition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
Leaving for La Veta.

r. II. Henry of Hesperus left for
La Veta this morning in charge of
mixed carload of household goods
and three horses, the property of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Thomas of Breen,
Colo, who have sold their ranch there
and upon completion of all business
affairs will themselves depart for LIE
Veta in few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
Grandfather Smack, 1t Is Today.

City Marshall George Smack re-
cHfved a telegram from his son-in-
law, Harry /. Williams, at Grand
Rapids. Mich, announcing the birth
of an S-pound boy to his wife, nee
Edna Smack, only child of the mar
shal, Durango girl, at 9 a. m. to-
day. The youngster has been named
George William. Mother and babe
doing fine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
ARGL MLNTS OPPOSING
COMMITTING SENTENCE
United Press.

United Press.
ATLANTA, Ga, June H.-State
Prosecutor Dorsey, before the COVER
nor today, began his argument cp-
posing the commutation of Leo
Franks sentence. He presented a 60
page brief. He declared he had new
.,diidavits to support the charge CT
guilty, and introduced affidavits of
officers, jurors and citizens that there
was no disorder at the trial.
He asked why, if the trial was un-
fair, that Frank did not ask for a
change Of venue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
United Press.

United Press.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June H.
Bryan, from Old Point Comfort, has
announced he will issue statement
tomorrow or Wednesday ON 'the
causeless war;" He will not deal with
his resignation, but will discuss the
war ''as it is' and "the way out"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
Mrs. Robert Sloan Injured.

Yesterday afternoon while coming
from Pagosa Springs, the R. H.
Sloans and their party in Mr.. Sloan's
car, collided head on with a big Case
ear driven by Buck O'Neil of Pagosa
Springs, on the Yellow Jacket hill.
The Pagosa car was carrying the Pa
gosa Springs ball club home from
tht game played at Bayfield, and was
going some. AS a result of the COL
lision, Mrs. Robert Sloan had her right
wrist dislocated. No one else was
injured. Cloan's car is in the hospital
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

In all dental work l give q writ
ten guarantee for years. am the
only Enamel expert in the s. w. This
work looks just like your natural
teeth and preserves them three times
as long as gold and costs no more.
Painless work. DR.. Dowdey, the Uni
yersity Graduate. Compare the dura-
bility and comfort Of my work with
the best on earth. cure all diseases
Of the gums. t-1-0
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
United Presa.

United Press.
ATHENS, June l4.-Incomplete re-
turns of Saturdays elections indicate
the return to power of ex-Premier
Venizelos. whom the king deposed on
account of his favoring entering the
war for the allies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
Yesterdays Ball Games.

Yesterdays weather was ideal for
baseball and there was a large at
tendance at both Of the games played
at Ignacio and Bayfield,. The scores
were; At Ignacio-Durango 90, Igna-
clio II. At Bayfield-Pagosa 13,
bayfield, IL.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
Ms. ID. Preston Bell Ill.

Relatives here report the condition
Of Mrs. ID. Preston Bell of Silverton,
and former Durango resident, as be-
ins critically ill. She had been sick
far 'en days suffering from what ap-
reaTs to be spinal meningitis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
Juvenile Delinquency Charged.

Two girls are today in custody Of
the family of Sam Campbell, being
charged through information filed
against hem as being incorrigible.
Their hearing will come on in the
county court, June %.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

The cultivated fruit known under
the name of grape fruit" no longer
grows in clusters like huge lunches
of grapes as it did in the uncultivat-
ed state. 1t is found sometimes in
groups of two or three, but generally
it grows singly. The United States
department of agriculture has decided
that the old name has become mis-
leading for this reason and that the
fruit shall henceforth be called pom
elo."
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

San Francisco had two slight earth
quake shocks day or two ago. Per-
haps it was merely the nervous and
hysterical jumping of exposition visi-
tors catching their first glimpse of
the sun.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
City Council Meets.

City Council Meets.
At regular meeting of the city
dads this afternoon the following bus
mess was transacted: An express IL
cense to w. A. Benjamin, and a
plumbing license to the Durango
Plumbing & Heating Co. June 80
was fixed as the final date for ac-
ceptance and settlement for the Skid
more work on the city pipe line. A
resolution was adopted fixing the
south portion of the lower floor Of
! the Century building as a public
comfort station and women's rest
room. Final proof of publication Of
Ordinance No. 52s, regarding pub
lie comfort station and Ordinance
No. 529 regarding the deciding of a
part of Second avenue to the school
board were received, read and ordered
filed. The Western Colorado Power
company was on resolution, granted
further time in which to install the
six street arcs, to complete their con-
tract with the city. Adjourned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
JACKSON
Hardware
y Company

Why the farmers are growing rich:
The level of prices paid producers for
the principal crops increased about
30 per cent during February. In the
past seven years the price level has
increased during February 1.6 per
cent. On March l the index figure of
crop prices was about 76 per cent
higher than two years ago, and 12
per cent higher than the average Of
the past seven years on March /.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
GERMANS CAPTURE $4,000
RUSSIANS AT LEMBERG

BERLIN, June 14.-General Mack
ensen captured 10000 Russians in
series of smashes west and north
west of Lemberg yesterday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
United Press.

United Press,
MILWAUKEE, June 14.-Eleven
are dead, twenty-five very seriously
injured, and scores were hurt by n
tornado in the surrounding country
late Saturday. Thousands of dollars
of damage was done, crops were de-
stroyed and the wires are prostrated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
United Press.

united Press.
BERLIN, June 14.-America need
have no apprehension over Germany's
reply" said a high foreign official,
when asked if he was as optimistic
as the German newspapers, he re-
piled whether els will, there is u
way"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
NEWS AND COMMENT.

In the fifty years since the Civil
war ended tht American people have
paid to its survivors or their depend
ents $4,000, 900. The United States
is, in the matter of pensions, the most
liberal country in the world.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
United Press.

United Press.
Ell PASO, June 14.-Thefe is u ru-
NOR from an unknown source, that
Obregon has died from the effects
of the loss of his arm in the battle of
Leon. The rumor is unconfirmed and
is doubtful.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
10 ' isit Her Daughters.

Mrs. W. N. Bagby departed this
morning upon an extended visit to her
daughters at Kansas City and Chi
caeo and then to her old home near
Line Springs, MINI.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
Flag Day Exercises.

Last night at Redmen hall under
the auspices of the Elks, was every
thing to be desired. Their excellent
program was received with the great
est pleasure by the crowded hall.
Simply fine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
TALES OF THE TELEGRAPH.
United Press.

United Press.
ROME, June 1.-THE Italian for
eign minister has addressed note 10
the neutrals, reaffirming Italy's right
10 blockade the Adiatic.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
Resting Easier.

Resting Easier.
Miss Cynthia. Buck, who was SO ter
rib.y shocked Sunday afternon at
Redwood; when she grounded some
36,cOO volts of electricity through her
body, is reported as resting easier
today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
Joe Howe Of Aztec Dend.

Joe Howe, an old time resident of
Aztec, died there last evening. Mrs.
Harrison Howe of Animas City, a
sister-in-law of the deceaseda went
down to Aztec this morning to attend
the funeral, which will be held to-
morrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Deputy Internal Revenue Collector
c. o. Secrest of this district, who
has icen here the past several days
on LusIness connected with the renew
al of government tax licenses to IL
G'.,r and cigar dealers, which must
be done by July /, went out to the
Mancos section this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Born
DR.. A. W. Robbins delivered a fine
baby boy this morning to Mr.. and
Mrs. Benefited at their home at Ami
mas City. Mother and babe doing
nicely.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
United Press.

United Press.
LONDON, June 14.-German sub
marines sank the British steamers
Hope mount, $500 ton steel screw
boat. The steamer Ardale, a 1858
ton ship, was miner and sunk in the
White sea in the north Of Russia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
Henry T. Iianta Dead.

After lingering illness, Henry F.
Banta of The Animas valley, died
aboIt II o'clock last night at Osch-
ner hospital of cancer of the stom-
ach. The deceased was 62 years of
age and was a resident of the valley
for years lie leaves to mourn his
death. his wife and two children, a
boy and girl, aged 18 and 16 re-
speotively The funeral will take
place Wednesday morning at 10
O'Clock from the Ames & Bradford
undertaking parlors, Rev. Karr of the
Presbyterian church, officiating.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
County Court.

t.dal report was made today by|
the eXsthtors of the Robert Roberts
estate and decree of settlement was
issued. The estate aggregates some
$4,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
Off for the Fair.

Uff Tor the Fair.
Mrs. Oscar House and daughter,
Miss Helen, departed over the eastern
this morning for California. They
plan to be gone six weeks and will
visit Frisco, Los Angeles and San
Diego.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Efforts to foster closer relations
between Uruguay and the United
States are meeting with success. Uru-
quarry has 26,O0O,00O sleeps, which
yield from l4O,o0O,OOo to 16O,OOO,O0O
pounds Of wool yearly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

BILLY" Koehler and the madame
are Silverton visitors in the city to-
day visiting old time friends, they
having resided here for years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Miss Eloise Robbins, who makes
her home with Mr.. and Mrs. A. E.
Knapp of North Durango, left for
Dulce, N. NJ, this morning upon a
few weeks visit to Miss Edna Con-
nor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
Marriage License.

Thomas Jones and Birdie Ellis,
young colored folks of this city,
were today issued license to wed
by County Clerk Mrs. Olive Orme.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
Itahy Eoy.

pc. Turrell's stock today delivered
fine baby boy to the Leo. Kronen-
n>rg home, $50 Seventh street All
doing nicely.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Fred Ames was called to Cortez
this forenoon on account Of business
affairs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

jcying the baths at Trimble Springs,
left fer Telluride this morning. He
expects to return in few days via
horsel ack.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Read the Hudson model 1916-6-40
ad in this issue if you want to buy
a good car.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

X. NJ. Alexander, merchant of
Griffith, Colo, and his wife, who were
in the city on business, left for home
this morning by auto.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
Henry Koeger Funeral.

Henry Koeger Funeral.
The remains of the late Henry
+. W. Kroeger, who succumbed Sat
urday from injuries received through
horse falling on him, were conveyed
from the Goodman undertaking par
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

German eyes see peace. Big Ber-
lin paper says there will be a way
out; that all the two nations need is
an open door to negotiations, and
neither party needs to sacrifice any
tring. While it insists upon our
rights at sea, it is not an ultimatum.
1t is for humanity first, and asks that
all other subjects Of discussion give
way to that principle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

William Craig, a prosperous ranch
or Of Cedar Hill, is in the city re-
cooperating from severe attack of
rheumatism.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Bob Lockwood, superintendent Of
the Western Colorado Power COM
pany sub-station at Silverton, is
down from there today on business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17
AS 1T WAS TOLD
10 Us
From Tuesdays Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Walter Kenly, ex-under sheriff Of
san Miguel county, who has BEEN en-
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Albert Roessler of Mancos, who re-
Gently buried his mother in Kansas
City, returned from there last night
and jou-neyed on home this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Miss Nettie Fades OF Bayfield,, went |
over to Mancos this morning TO visit |
for a time.
Henry Moninger went out to Glen |
coe this morning to repair some |
freight cars there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Newell are out |
to Falfa today attending the Charley |
auction sale.
Jack Couch, organizer for the order
of Maccabees, went out to Falfa this |
on lodge affairs.
S. X. Coon, popular druggist of |
Aztec, who had been up on business,
left for there this morning.
Mrs. w d. Church departed for
N. NJ, this morning upon
a visit to Mrs. Henry Sheetz.
Charles Conner of Greenville, Tex,
is to he the new job man on the
DeTo, rat He arrived last evening. |
Milton DeLuche Of Animas City, |
went up to the La Platas this morn |
ing, where he will be employed all
summer.
William Craig, prosperous ranch
or Of Cedar Hill, is in the city re-
cupcra,Irg from severe attack of |
X. NJ. Alexander, merchant of |
Colo, and his wife, who were
in the city on business, left for home
this morning by auto.
Fred Ames was called to Cortez |
this forenoon on account Of business
Read the Hudson model 1916-6-40
ad in this issue if you want to buy
a good car.
"Billy" Koehler and the madame
are Silverton visitors in the city to-
day visiting old time friends, they |
having resided here for years.
Bob Lockwood, superintendent Of |
the Western Colorado Power COM
pany sub-station at Silverton, is
down from there today on business. |
Albert Roessler of Mancos, who re-
Gently buried his mother in Kansas |
City, returned from there last night |
and jou-neyed on home this morning. |
Charles Lowe, travelling freight |
agent for the Illinois Central, and
Herbert Bronsden, wool buyer, left
for Rosa, N. NJ, today, upon bust
ness.
L. w. Henry and wife Of Chrome,
Colo, departed for their home this
Mrs. Henry was here to
receive medical treatment for a poi
soned hand.
Mrs. L. E. Tewksbury, aboarding
mistress at Eureka, Colo, who has
been visiting at Pennington, left for
Telluride this morning upon short
b, siness trip.
Mrs. Martha r. Scott of New York !
City, who has been at Flora Vista,
N. NJ, upon a visit to her mother,
Mrs. u'.rick, there, departed for her
home his morning.
George W. Avery and Z. B. Miller
of the Incas Mining company in the
La Platas, who have been on an out
ing, fishing, ETC., at Electrac lake.
are in the city today.
Miss Louise Welk, the charming
and very talented daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. W. ]. Welk Of this city, 8
expected home this evening from
Derver, where she attended the Den
yer university and has been assist
ant instructor in English for two
years.
Stock Inspector Etheridge and Rob-
ert f. Hunter, q noted auctioneer Of
Denver, who arrived from there last
evening, went out to Falfa this morn
ing where the Charley Thompson
ranch property and implements and
large number Of stock will be auc-
toned off today.
WuItar YapIxy ovuudar ehariff ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

John Lorenzo, Silverton liquor
dealer, is in town today on business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Attorney L. P. Main left for his
ranch at Cedar Hill this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Milton DeLuche Of Animas City,
went up to the La Platas this morn
ing, where he will be employed all
summer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Charles Lowe, travelling freight
agent for the Illinois Central, and
Herbert Bronsden, wool buyer, left
for Rosa, N. NJ, today, upon busi-
ness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Lieutenant Edward Scharrer, of the
German army, ason-in-law of the late
Adolph Busch, is in command of Turk
ish troops in one Of the forts at tho
Dardanelles. Lieutenant Scharrar re-
ceived the iron cross in November
The wife of Lieutenant Scharrar was
Miss Wilhelmina Busch. They were
at the Busch summer home in Pasa-
dena. Cal, until a short time before
the European war began.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Balster McGraw left this morning
for short business trip to Tellur-
ide.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Stock Inspector Etheridge and Rob-
ert f. Hunter, noted auctioneer Of
Denver, who arrived from there last
evening, went out to Falfa this morn
ing where the Charley Thompson
ranch property and implements and
a large number Of stock will be auc-
toned off today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Because of the abundant supply Of
cotton seed meal that there is likely
to be in this country this year, spec
ialists in the department Of agricul-
ture believe that the farmer has a
better opportunity to make money by
feeding beef cattle than for some
years past.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

q n a n n n q u a q a n y u n u
y PURELY PERSONAL u
" From Tuesdays Daily =
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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

L. w. Henry and wife Of Chrome
Colo, departed for their home this
morning. Mrs. Henry was here to
receive nedical treatment for a poi
soned hard.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Charles Conner of Greenville, Tex,
is to he the new job man on the
ljeTo, rat He arrived last evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Tommy Crocker of the Animas val
ley, is among the dairymen in town
today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Mrs. L. E. Tewksbury, aboarding
mistress at Eureka, Colo, who has
been visiting at Pennington, left for
Telluride this morning upon short
b, ,siness trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Mrs. w, d. Church departed for
Bloomfield, N. NJ, this morning upon
a visit to Mrs. Henry Sheetz.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Three hundred million dollars lost
by the textile industries Of northern
France in raw materials and manu-
factured products taken by the Ger
mars as booty of war-that is the es-
innate given the Associated Press by
an authorized member of the most
Influential textile corporation in
France and an authority on indus
trial subjects.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

E. f. Hatcher of La Boca, went
down to Aztec this morning on bus
mess trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

On June 10 practically all of the
100 rural mail delivery routes ord
cred established will 90 into opera
ton. These routes win serve 49,
800 families. By recent extension
of the service 5,46O additional fami-
lies are to be served.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Miss Louise Welk, the charming
and very talented daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. W. ]. Welk Of this city, 4
expected home this evening from
Darver, where she attended the Den.
yer university and has been assist
ant instructor in English for two
years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Mrs. Martha R. Scott of New York
City, who has been at Flora Vista,
N. NJ, upon visit to her mother
Mrs. ntirick, there, departed for her
home :his morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

Dean Worcester says that the Fill
pinos are not yet ready for self gov
ernment. Perhaps he would get over
some Of those safe, sane and practi-
cal views of his if he would leave the
islands and come and sit at the feet
of some of our eminent long distance
American theorists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-17

George w. Avery and E. B. Millel
of the Incas Mining company in thu
La Platas, who have been on an out
ing, fishing, ETC., at Electrac lake
are in the city today.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-16
CHILDREN IN
SANATORIUM
TO HAVE TREE

Mrs Santa Claus was shopping
Yesterday. especially for the little
folks In the Detroit Tuberculosis
sanatcriunl. That means she had
longings Of 81 youngsters on her
mind. and a shopping list yard
long
Miss Maude Van Syckle and Miss
Molly Ducey, who each year per.
form this duty, find in the increase
Of the shopping list another evi-
dence of the growth Of the work.
Unsolicited contributions have
supplied not only many gifts, but
dainty. attractive wrappings that
will brighten the assembly room Of
the santorium, and complete the
festive decorations. There will be
a great tree for the children and
the nurses will have % little one OF
their own
The Christmas purse of the insti
tuition IS not large enough TO extend
gifts tn all the adult patients, but
they will have baskets Of fruit and
gay Christmas wreaths.
Mrs. Horace Dodge, who equipped
The childrens building, will present
each Of her > little wards with n
gift
The Detroit times., 1915-12-16
CHILDREN'S
HOSPITAL NEEDS
MORE FUNDS

The Children's Free hospital is
compelled TO turn many si,k chill
dren away because Of lack Of funds
according &c reports submitted in
he monthly meeting Of the board
Of directors, W ednesday.
I'VE have noe beds enough 10
care for all the applicants said
Mrs. Henry Ledyard, second vice.
president of the institution. and
the cost in caring for children Is in
creasing The cost OF maintaining
bed for year l. now s5Oe. but
the supporters OF the charity pay
only 5000. This rate was set in the
earlier history. Ono nurse 10 every
six children was considered sum
cient. and now we must have one
fer every three.
"The Children's Free hospital Is
big-hearted charity, and children
are given the best of care. ard
while the cost of maintainence is
fairly high. reckoning the number
OF beds. the cost per child is low.
as we handle thousands Of cases
every year"
The Detroit times., 1915-12-16
TRAINMEN
WILL HOLD A
REFERENDUM

CHICAGO, Dec. l6.-Demands on
American railroads for an eight-hour
day will be submitted to a referen-
dunn vote of every member OF the
four railway brotherhoods before
they are put up TO the employers, II
was announced today.
delegates attending the joint con
ference OF the brotherhoods at the
Auditorium hotel determined on this
course today when il was reported
some friction had developed over
the character of the demands.
Every railroad man will have an
opportunity TO vote on the demands.
said Grand Chief Warren S. Stone
of the engineers. today
IN previous instances the men
have been permitted to vote only
on the question of strike after de-
maDds have been submitted.
A movement TO invite James J.
Hill, railroad magnate, to get &C
Quainted" with the delegates at
tending the conference was launch
ed today.