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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Terms of State Land Sale.

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On lands selling at from $3.50 to
$25 per acre, only 10 per cent of the
purchase price is required on date of
sale. Balance can be paid in eighteen
equal annual installments with inter
est at per cent. Purchaser shall be
required to petition said land into the
Montezuma valley irrigation district
and pay the state board of land COM
missioners for the use of said irriga-
tion district the sum of $7.55 for each
irrigable acre as a condition prece-
dent to admission into the district.
Purchaser must agree to improve said
land and cultivate not less than one
eighth of the arabic land during Sec
ond year, and one-fourth of the ara
BILE land during third, fourth and fifth
years. State reserves the rights to
any and all minerals, the same as the
federal government does with respect
to taking up homesteads, etc. Pur-
chaser must be citizen of the United
States, or one who has declared his
intention of becoming such. No sale
shall become effective until approved
by the state land board.-Cortez Her
aid.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
AMERICA CHANGES
EUROPEAN POLICY

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 90
The government is now playing the
"big brother" role toward Germany
and England, the authorities say.
The withdrawn mailed fist in strict
accountability is the threat in nego-
tiation and the humanitarian idea is
being advanced.
American commerce is being put in
the background as the result of Eng
lands veiled taunts that this govern
ment is playing dollar diplomacy. One
chief concern is that Germany and
England retaliations know no bounds.
Safety prisoners may be involved in
the hunger war. The American off
cials are also worried lest the starva-
tion of German civilians may arouse
American anger against England and
the allies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Mercy Hospital Notes.

NChCy huoPNdl ANOttb.
Mrs. Burkhart, who had cataract
removed from her eye couple of
weeks ago, was released this morn
ing. She was almost totally blind
when she entered the hospital, but
her sight has been restored. Arthur
Hackett, operated on for acute appen-
dicitis fortnight ago, was taken
home this morning. r. Sem, of 1g-
nacio, is able to be out after under
going two operations. Mrs. Joseph
Angelone is improving. Mr.. Roderick
of Arboles, went home today. He will
return later for surgical treatment
Mrs. Joseph Koltz, of Animas City
was among those who went home this
morning. Mrs. Frank Foley will re-
main only a few days longer. The
condition of Arthur Waldron, of Do
lores, is as good as could be expected
Will Belarde, the 7-year-old Monte
yuma county lad whose life was de-
SPARED of last week, is very much
better. The Mesdames Graves, Blank
enship and MCGOWAN are recovering
and the former will soon be able to
go home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
NOTICE.

Notice of the adjourned stockhold-
ers' meeting of the Joe Freed Ditch
and Reservoir Co. to be held at the
office of the Secretary, Redmesa,
Colo, on March 13, 1915, at 2 o'clock
for the purpose of electing officers
for the ensuing year and other busi-
ness which may properly come before
the meeting. Signed:
FRED j. HALL, Pres.
LEO S. TAYLOR, Secy.
First Publication Feb. Is, 1915.
Last Publication March IL, 1915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
COMMENT ON GERMAN ANSWER
TO UNITED STATES.
New York Times.

Issues were never joined in more
courteous language or in a more
friendly manner than by Germany in
her reply to our protest, She does
join issues with us-that is not LET:
in doubt.
Germany's reply is that neutra
ships entering the "closed waters
will themselves bear the responsible.
ity for any unfortunate accident that
may occur"
The weakness of the argument useC
by Germany in her reply is perfectly
obvious. The note leaves US
still in a good deal of bewilderment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
New York Tribune.

If some neutral nation will accom-
plish something of vast military ad-
vantage to Germany, the latter will
acknowledge the service by agreeing
to humaner methods of war all
around. Coming from the Power
which ravaged helpless and neutral
Belgium, destroyed Louvain, turned
its guns on the Rheims cathedral and
has killed women, children and male
non-combatants in aimless cruiser and
airship attacks on English coast towns
this proposal has a touch of sordid
and savage irony.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

wet" newspapers take great de-
light in referring to liquor for sacra-
mental purposes. If any of the
churches use the stuff for such pur.
poses and members drink it, they are
not worthy to be classed among
Christians. So far as we are inform
ed churches do( not use fomented
wines for sacramental or any other
religious functions. The unfermented
grape juice is the strongest and why
the general assembly should bring
churches into the exception is more
than we can understand.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Chicago Evening Post.

Germany, carrying perhaps the
greatest load of armed attack that
any nation has ever carried, is nat
urally moved to strike out in her own
defense in very anticipation of the
supreme effort against her. England
at the same time, is even more de-
termined that her sea power shall in
crease its constructor force, even
ss the land forces apply their pres
sure.
LET use act steadily and sensibly,
even if another Maine incident should
hurst upon our country to tempt it
into angry unwisdom."
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
THE PINE RIDGE DITCH COM
PANY.
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.

The regular annual meeting of the
Stockholders of The Pine Ridge Ditch
Company will be held at the office
of The Porter Fuel Company, Nos.
206 to 20S Century Building, in the
City of Durango, County of La Plata
and State of Colorado, on Saturday,
the 18th day of March, > D. 1915,
at the hour of (2) two o'clock p. M,
for the purpose of election of Off
GERS, levying an assessment on the
shares of stock of said Company, and
for such other business as may come
before said meeting.
w. G. WEAVER,
Secretary.
W. I. CLIFFORD,
President.
Dated at Durango, Colo, this 10th
day of February, 1915.
First publication February 25, 1915.
Last publication, March 4, 1916.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
4 ARE DEAD IN FLOODS.

BOSTON, Feb. ga flood in the
vicinity of Chellis Meadows, N. H.,
cost the lives of four people and de-
stroyed property valued at thousands
of dollars. A Boston & Maine train
was derailed by washout, which re-
suited in the conductor and one wom-
an on board sustaining serious injur-
les. Twenty-Five passengers were bad
ly shaken up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

commission on March 1st to investi-
gate the Rio Grande and the poor
service, passenger and freight rates,
they were giving over here, These
commissions are willing to do their
part, and have instructed the people
of this country to have representa-
tive there to represent this country
and put in their claims which they
have to present.-CorteZ Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

A meeting of the stockholders of
The Durango Percheron Horse Co,
will be held at the office of The
Wood & Morgan Land and Live Stock
co. on Saturday, March 9th, 1915, at
O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of
auditing claims and attending to other
matters pertaining to the said Du-
range Percheron Horse Co., that may
come up at the meeting.
(Signed) j. w. MORGAN,
Vice President.
First Publication February 25. 1915.
Last publication March 6, 1915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.

Germany admits that its course is
unprecedented, but defends it on the
ground that Great Britain has like
wise departed from international prac-
tices in trying to cut off food, even
from civilians. The German reply is
not strengthened by the reference to
the sending of war munitions to the
allies.
The situation is admittedly most
critical.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
New York World.

The United States will not submit
to have the lives and property of its
citizens snuffed out in a desperate at
tempt on the part of Germany to
overcome at the expense or neutrals
the superiority of British sea power,
which holds her in grip of steel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
DARDANELLES FORTS
CAPTURED BY ALLIES

LONDON, Feb. 26.-Preceded by
mine sweepers, the allied fleet NOV
ed past the destroyed Dardanelles forts
and began shelling the land fortifica-
cording to Athens dispatches.
The Turkish fleet is lying in the
Niagara roads, 25 miles away. If the
allied fleet batters its way past the
land Notifications, the decisive naval
battle will be fought in the roads.
The admiralty announced last night
that the outer forts were destroyed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Boston Herald.

Germany's reply to the American
note in reference to her war zone
PROCLAMATION is as friendly in tone as
could be desired and as unsatisfactory
ia character as might have been ex-
pected 1t is labored disavowal of
responsibility for whatever may be
the consequence to the merchant
Ships of neutral nations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

Lodge Entertains for Mrs. Thomas.
The Women of the Woodcraft Tues
day evening presented Mrs. F. d.
Thomas, nee Pauline Morgan, with a
set of silver spoons. After the regu-
lar business session of the order, the
lodge people danced for couple of
hours.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of The Flor
ida Threshing Machine Company will
be held at the Company shed on the
Florida Mesa on Monday, March 1,
1915, at 1:30 O'Clock for the purpose
of electing Directors for the ensuing
year and for the transaction of any
other business that may properly
come before the meeting.
E. w. MCCONNELL, Pres.
j. I. FRIZELL, Secy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
U. S. SHIP IS LOST.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 20
The loss of the American ship Theo-
dore Palmer, with all hands, is indi.
Gated in dispatch from the consul
general at Copenhagen. 1t is said
that Esbjerg newspapers declared
that the Swedish steamship Vala, ar
irving there, reported It picked up
in mid-ocean on February %, a life
boat bearing Palmer's name.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
FOR SALE.

Recleaned alfalfa and German mil
let seed for sale. Advise amount
wanted and we will be glad to quote
prices and submit samples.
TIFFAIY NERO. CO.,
2-25-4t TIFFANY, COLO.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
SON-IN-LAW OF OLD
POLK DIES OF WOUND

MONTICELLO, Feb. 26.-News
has been received here of the death
of Joven, son-in-law of Old Polk, who
was fatally wounded when he tried
to escape from the posse that held
him prisoner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
MEXICO CITY is CUT OFF.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 26.-
According to an official notice from
Vera Cruz the wire from that point to
Mexico City has been cut and railway
communication shut off. This has
caused great anxiety as to what is
happening in the Mexican capital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Petitions to Change to City
ManaVar Plan

Petitions hre being circulated to
change Durango from the present
form of government to the city man
ager plan and it now appeals the ma
jority of the business people will be
found among the signers. 1t is pro-
posed to submit the matter to vote
of the people of Durango at the regu-
lar election Tuesday, April 9Th.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
New York Sun.

In a few words, this amazing note
means that Germany does not intend
to be governed by the rules of civil
ized warfare in the extensive zone"
She has proclaimed and that she will
acknowledge no responsibility if neu-
trail ships that fail to keep away are
torpedoed and destroyed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Good Day for the Merchants.

Country purchasers were numerous
in Durango today and merchants en-
joyed a liberal patronage. The ma
jority of the visitors made the trip
to town in sleighs, the vehicle that
has been in high favor in this region
for thirteen weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
TORPEDO BOAT SUNK BY MINE

PARIS, Feb. ga French torpedo
boat, the Dague, was sunk by an Aus
trian mine at the entrance of Anti
vari harbor, it was officially announc-
ed. The entire crew of 38 perished
The boat was escorting food ships to
Montenegro.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Boston Globe,

Undoubtedly Germany has no inten-
ton of deliberately harming our
ships, for that would be folly, but she
must shoulder the responsibility of ex-
ercising the utmost care to the end
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
M. l.. Aid Society.

The ladies of the First M. E. church
met with Mrs. George Isgar yester-
day afternoon. During the business
session arrangements were made for
the apron sale to be held the last Sat
urday in March. Mrs. Kenneth Sand
ers, recently elected to the presidency
to succeed Mrs. +. A. Chubb, who re-
signed, presided. A pleasant social
session followed the business pro-
gram.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Lenten Teas.

LcutcH
The popularity of teas during the
Lenten season has inspired a connois-
seur to recommend the following for
individuals in the various covations
and conditions:
For sweethearts-propinqui-tea.
For the wedded-fideli-tea.
For the scientist-curiosi-te
For the American-liber-tea
For the priest-austeri-tea
For the politician-capaci-tea.
For the philanthropist-generosi-
tea.
For the business man-integri-tea.
For the maiden-modes-t
For the statesman-authori-tea.
For the wit-brevi-tea.
For the Observation-Disclosures.
For the juggler-deXteri-te
For the just t-weds--filici-tea
For the person in trouble--equan-
imi-tea.
For the ranchman-fertili-tea.
For the extravagant-frugali-tea.
For the sage-gravi-tea.
For the jockey-celcri-tea.
For the vain--humili-tea.
For the sinner-morali-tea
For the guilty-immuni-tea.
For the judge-impartiali-tea.
For the servant--civili-tea
For the amaged-indemni-t
For the Observation-Disclosures.
For the neutrality-suspicious..
For the solemn-jolli-tca.
For the victor-magnanimi-tea.
For the candidate-majori-tea.
For the neutrality-suspicious..
For the Biblomaniac--rari-tea.
For the foolish-sagaci-tea.
For the banker-secari-tea
For the birdman-intrepidi-tea.
For the aged-tranquili-tea.
For the fortune hunter-opportun
IA.
For the divorce court candidate
lfini-tea.
For everybody-prosperi-tea.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

that mistakes shall not be made. The
friendly terms in which the exchanges
of views have been couched should
prepare the war for avoidance of Sc
rious complications.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Back Home.

Back Home.
Mayor Tyro Schultz, of Pennington,
and j. +. Foley, a resident of the
town, returned home this morning af-
ter short stay here on business
mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
THREE MEN PERISH
ON SINKING SHIP

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 26.-
Consul General Listoe, of Rotterdam,
today advised the state department
that three men perished with the
sinking of the American ship Carib.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
ENGLISH TROOPS DROWNED.

BERLIN, Feb. 26.-RepOrts to the
press bureau state that eighteen hun
dred British troops were drowned in
the channel when q transport was
sunk. 1t Is asserted the report was
made to Lloyd's from East Bourne.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

CHICAGO, Feb. 26.-The destruc-
ton of the Dardanelles forts caused
havoc in the wheat market. May
opened at Sl.51 and July at Sl.2l,
overnight losses of 3 to A cents. Fiji
teen minutes later May dropped to
$I.49.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

Russian population grows SO fast
that 100000 poung men reach the age
Of active service in year, which is
another reason a short war isn't
probable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
SNAP SHOTS AT WORLDS
NEWS.

Siam in 1914 imported over $14O,-
900 worth of lamps.
British Isles annually export about
100000 gallons of vinegar.
Tasmania's 1918 imports Of motor
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Advanced Styles.

Dame Mode says that the woman
who follows most closely the man
dates of fashion this spring will wear
the widest skirt, very abbreviated in
length, the fullest tunic, the longest
sleeves, and the smallest hat, indeed,
the latter is SO miniature in size that
it resembles a skull cap too tiny
to reach to the ear.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Death of Charles Dale.

Charles Dale, an old time resident
of Silverton, died at Ochsner's hospi-
tai about midnight. AS yet the date
of his funeral has not been fixed, but
it will, according to present arrange
ments, be held here and the body in
TERED in Greenmount cemetery. The
Knights of Pythias will have charge
of the service. A son of the deceas-
ed went up to Silverton this morning
to confer with old time family friends
regarding burial plans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
To See Daughters orr for East.

Mrs. VIM. Williams, of Aztec, came
to town last night with her two
daughters, Mrs. Paul Williams and
Miss Williams, who left this morning
for Kansas.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Released From Hospital.

Mrs. May Reeves returned to her
home in Chama today after a three
weeks stay here, recovering from
critical operation. She was patient
at Mercy, under the care of DR.. H.
c. Turrell.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
On Way Home.

Miss Catherine Wall is on her way
home from Boston, where she was a
student at Sargent for a number of
months. En- route she stopped in St.
Johns, Mo-, to visit her sister, Mrs.
Carl Pollock, who was Miss Neutie
Wall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Undergoes Operation.

A. II. Waldron, of Dolores, was op-
Grated on for trouble of long standing
this morning. DR.. Robbins is the sur
geon in charge of the case.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

2-25-4t
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

FOR RENT-P. G. Ellis ranches on
Ft. Lewis mesa for 1915 See Rock
wood & Perkins, Durango, Colo.
W-11-12-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

Singapore's 1913 imports were val
ued at Sis1 ,493,690 and exports at
$136, 6,077 $50.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Busy Force at County Treasurer's
Office.

Office.
The force at the county treasurer's
office had an exceedingly busy day
collecting the taxes due before March
1st. The collections this year have
been very satisfactory.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Fire Department Testing New

Equipment.
The fire department was busy today
testing out the new 500-foot hose
that has just been purchased for their
use.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

Radium, uranium and vanadium
mining had by far the largest years
production in 1914 yet made. Figures
collected by Frank L. Hess, OF the
United States Geological survey, indi-
cate that the output amounted to
about 4,3OO short tons of dry ore car
rying 81 tons of uranium oxide and
22.4 grams of metallic radium. The
ore was valued at about S445,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
In the Land of Tourists and
Orange blossoms.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Gilbert and
Master Clifton are guests at the Arl-
ington hotel, Santa Barbara, and re-
port most delightful stay. Cali
forna is beautiful now with its green
hills and valleys and myriads of roses.
violets, poppies, orange blossoms, and
presents a pleasing contrast to Colo
RADIO, where only snow balls dot (?)
the landscape.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

Frances willard Memorial Exercises.
The Frances Willard memorial ex-
ercises have been postponed until
Sunday evening, March 7th.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Dinner at Trimble.
Sewing Party.

Sewing Party.
Mrs. r. S. Fairchild entertained
a company of ladies at sewing party
Tuesday afternoon. Much interest
ing conversation kept far ahead of the
needle plying. At 5 o'clock very elab-
crate refreshments were served.
Those partaking Of the hospitality of
this popular young matron were the
Mesdames Austin, Pingrey, /. j. Brad
ford, X. B. Whitaker, S. S. Sloan,
Harry Fry, Hanford Miller, d. P.
Gaines and r. G. Smith.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
cars we're valued at about 100000.

Malacca Settlement has an area OF
72O square miles and a population oil
124, 900.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

NisItuTs TTotl AHiIuds Vdhey.
Richard Gaines and Frank Day were
down from the Animas valley today
transacting business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Said to be Land Hunters.

j. N. French of Julesburg, and Har-
ry Dean Of Trinidad, said to be land
hunters, left for Montezuma county
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
BECKER DENIED NEW TRIAL.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.--Police Lieu,
tenant Becker was denied new trial
for the Rosenthal murder.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Mrs. Haggart Finds Life in Berkeley
Most DELIGHTFUL.

Mrs. John Haggart is finding the
Berkeley social lift most delightful.
She expects to remain in California
until after commencement at Leland
Stanford, as her son Ned" is one of
the members of the class of '15.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

There are more insane persons in
the United States than there are col
lege students.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

tainment given at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. c. +. Black on Tuesday
evening, the event being Mr.. Blacks
birthday anniversary.
Dinner at Trimble.
Mr.. Robert Mitchell entertained a
number of his old time friends at an
elaborate dinner at the Hermosa
house, Trimble, Monday. His guests
were Mr. and Mrs. Fillmore Hand,
Mr.. and Mrs. George N. Raymond and
daughter Miss Gertrude, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ole Lee, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. p. Sanity,
Mr.. and Mrs. IL. +. Banta. Mrs.
Neary, Mr.. r. INLAND and Mr.. F. Car
bis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

The Pennsylvania railroad will dis
pose Immediately of all its property
not used directly for railroad pur-
poses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
IL ~ II IT II uu n n a n a n q n n
AS 1T WAS TOLD
TO US
From Saturdays Daily
Visitors From Animas Valley.

J, Il Il II II II u II II u u n u y y
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Invitations to Fort Lewis.

| Invitations to Fort Lewis.
Fort Lewis extends special invi
tation to the public to be present on
the following occasions:
Moving picture entertainment to-
night.
Moving picture entertainment,
March 9th.
Baccalaureate address on March ID
at p. M. by Dean Smith.
Glass exercises 10:30 a. M, March
10th.
Commencement exercises, 2 p. M,
March 10th.
Reception, 1880 p. m. March 10th.
The commencement address will be
given by DR.. Lory, president of the
State Agricultural college.
MOntezuma County Advised to Have
Representative at Meeting of Utility
Commission.
p. B. Gates and Bruce Ammons met
with the farmers of the Lebanon coun-
try Wednesday at the school house,
where they explained the possibilities
Of truck road to Gallup; also the
meeting OF the interstate and utilities
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
SOCIETY

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

Hotels and restaurants in New
York city have agreed to make con-
tribution of food to provide daily
lunches for thousands of unemployed,
President McAneny of the board Of
aldermen announced after confer
ence with committees representing
200 hotels and restaurants.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

HERALD wANTADS BRING QUICK
RESULTS.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

England will have to buy s20O,Ooo,-
900 worth of goods from America in
the next few months to take the place
of the goods that were bought last
year from Germany and Austria.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

A canning plant, representing an
investment of $150,OO0, is to be built
at Grand Junction by A Lorenz,
wealthy Gamer magnate of Chicago.
Mr.. Lorenz represents not only him
self, but other eastern capitalists and
has been in Grand Junction recently
on trip of investigation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01
Departs for New Home.
Reading Club.

For two weeks past the Reading
club has met with Mrs. A. Rex Mol
lette. The programs proved to be
the most interesting the club annals
have recorded for many moons. Last
Thursday, the semi-annual journal
was the feature of the occasion and
this week an original story written
and illustrated by Mrs. l.. C. Jakway.
1t was exceedingly clever and brought
fourth no end of favorable comment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

Birthday Celebration.
Among the items that failed to
reach Us last week in time for pub
lication was the news of the enter