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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13
Death of Mrs. Baker.

Mrs. Mary Baker, s5, mother of
Wesley Baker, died at Mercy hos
pital shortly before noon today. Death
was due to complication Of trou-
bles incident to old age. The deceas-
ed had been a resident of Colorado
for eighteen years. The remains were
taken to the Ames & Bradford under
taking parlors. As yet the funeral
arrangements have not been made.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13
Our -JITNEY" Offer-Thls and Sc.
DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this

slip, enclose with &c to Foley 4 Co.,
Chicago. H., writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in
return = trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs, colds and Group; Foley Kid
nsy Pil.s. for pain In sides and back.
rheunatism, baekaehs, kidney and
bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartie
Tablets, . wholesome and thoroughly
eathsrtic. Stout people en-
~ them. q. q. Wall and Durango
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13
On Tax Business

R. c. Gaines, one Of the progress
sive ranchers of the Elco section, was
in town today, making out his tax
schedule and attending to other mat
ters Of business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13
Southern Coach DeraiIed.

Passengers on yesterdays north
bound Southern escaped with only
slight injuries when coach was de-
rallied and turned over, about five
miles east Of Dolores. Among the
travellers was Harry Dixon. He was
scratched and bruised little, but not
seriously. The derailment caused q
delay of several hours, the train due
here at 4:20 last evening not reaching
town until between IL and IL.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13
covering From Operation.

Recovering From Operation.
Glenn Persons, who was operated
on in Kansas hospital recently, is
reported to be making speedy re-
covery. Mrs. Persons, nee Hazel Da-
vies, is with him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13

FOR RENT-P. G. Ellis ranches on
Ft. Lewis mesa for 1915. See Rock
wood q Perkins, Dupango, Colo.
W-11-12-3
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13


s. s. Merry, . former superintend-
ent Of La Plata county schools, was
released from 0chsner's hospital yes
terday, following several weeks ILL.,
ness. He is greatly improved in
health but still very thin and pale.
Mrs. E. F. Conners, an interesting
Aztec woman who has been visiting
here the past FIVE days, returned home
this morning. The very good friends
she made here during her brief stay
greatly regret her departure.
Thomas Kelley, superintendent Of
the May Day, lsft for points east
this morning. Little is being given
out about the recent strike at the
mine, but those in charge promise the
public detailed information as soon as
development work reveals its extent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13
Home From Rico.

Home From Rico.
Judge Searcy had accommodations
on last nights delayed Southern. He
was on his return from Rico, where
he held court.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13


man, was an arrival in our town this
morning.
Jim Griffith came from Mancos last
night and went to Pagosa Springs to-
day.
Mira. N. E. Lyons, mother Of Mrs.
Clarence Ritter, went to Pennington
today to visit her son, Layton Lyons.
Myron Bates, with his violin for
baggage, was off for the Ignacio vi
cinity today.
Mrs. Dave Ireland and little daugh-
ter returned to Mancos today after a
pleasant stay with Durango friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. McAtee were
travellers down the Red Apple line this
morning on their usual mission.
George Weaver is materially i'm
proving his North Durango residence
property by the addition Of cement
porch.
The X. NJ. Murrays expect to move
into their new home, the J. T. Brewer
house, Saturday.
Forest Ranger Grubb tarried over
night in town fraternizing with con-
genial spirits.
Messrs. Shaffer and Williams were
off for the La Platas this morning
to look after their mining interests.
Mrs. T. Burris, of the Florida coun-
try, was in town today on a supply
purchasing expedition.
Mrs. Mike Hurley spent the time
between Red Apple trains at River
side today, the guest of her sister.
Mr.. Ed Hendricks.
Clyde Collier, a one time railroad
man, came over from Mancos last
night, headed for Chama, where Mrs.
Collier is visiting.
w. /. Myler, politician, farmer and
stockman, was over from the Dolores
country last night rounding up sheep
herders.
Monroe Fields, banker, real estate
man and active in various other lines,
arrived from Aztec last night on bank
ing business.
This is the time of the year the
oldsters are saying: at takes con-
siderable study to attain diploma,
and lot Of work to hold job"
A henpecked husband says: "a
woman is queer creature. She will
give her husband no rest until she
gets new hat and when she sue
ceeds she goes bareheaded."
Recent tales of the telegraph causes
this comment: "The fundamental law
might be revised to read every man Is
innocent until some woman says he is
guilty"
The city is doing its part toward
cleaning up Durango. What are the
individuals doing? The condition OF
some of the vacant lots would indi-
cate civic pride is not very marked.
The crop of measles in our town
seems TO be flourishing exceedingly
well in our town, due principally to
the carelessness Of some of the fam
lilies afflicted with the disease.
The slide at Ames is a daily source
Of grief to the railroad. Each day a
sufficient amount comes down the
mountain side to require good sized
force Of men to keep the road open.
BY starting early in the morning, the
workers are able to lift the blockade
Our ~JITNEY" Offer-This and Sc.
DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip. enclose with &c to Foley 4 Co.,
Chicago. H., writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in
return = trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs, colds and Group; Foley Kid
nsy Pills. for pain in sides and back.
rheunetism, baekaehs, kidney and
bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartie
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13

Miss Catherins wsishtman left for
Bayfield, this morning 10 visit the
Mesdames Shsets and Herr. A cou-
pie Of days later shs leaves FOR Fort
Collins.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13

Membefshlp Cards Ready.
Secretary Wilson of the Durango
Exchange has the membership cards
ready for distribution. Call for yours
at the Exchange headquarters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13

Mrs. T. Burris, of the Florida coun-
try, was in town today on supply
purchasing expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13

The slide at Ames is daily source
Of grief to the railroad. Each day a
sufficient amount comes down the
mountain side to require n good sized
force Of men to keep the road open.
BY starting early in the morning, the
workers are able to lift the blockade
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13

Mrs. Mike Hurley spent the time
between Red Apple trains at River
side today, the guest Of her sister.
Mr.. Ed Hendricks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13

w. I. Myler, politician, farmer and
stockman, was over from the Dolores
country last night rounding up sheep
herders.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13

Monroe Fields, banker, real estate
man and active in various other lines,
arrived from Aztec last night on bank
ing business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13

Clyde Collier, one time railroad
man, came over from Mancos last
night, headed for Chama, where Mrs.
Collier is visiting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13

This is the time of the year the
oldsters are saying: at takes a con-
siderable study to attain a diploma,
and lot of work to hold job"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13
AS TT WAS TOLD
TO US
From Wednesdays Daily
Membership VI Cards Ready.

d n n n n q q q = q n a n a II
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13

A henpecked husband says: "A
woman is a queer creature. She will
give her husband no rest until she
gets new hat and when she sue
ceeds she goes bareheaded."
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13

Recent tales of the telegraph causes
this comment: "The fundamental law
might be revised to read every man Is
innocent until some woman says he is
guilty"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13

The city is doing its part toward
cleaning up Durango. What are the
individuals doing? The condition OF
some of the vacant lots would indi-
cate civic pride is not very marked.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13

The crop Of measles in our town
seems TO be flourishing exceedingly
well in our town, due principally to
the carelessness Of some of the fam
lilies afflicted with the disease.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13

Messrs. Shaffer and Williams were
off for the La Platas this morning
to look after their mining interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13
PURELY. PERSONAL
From Wednesday's Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13

Forest Ranger Grubb tarried over
night in town fraternizing with con-
genial spirits.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-13

The X. M. Murrays expect to move
into their new home, the J. T. Brewer
house, Saturday.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09

girl, who complained that she had
been compelled to set apart from
the white members of her Sunday
school class. The decision of this
judge may have been all right from
a legal point of view, but the only
wonder is that he should have been
called upon to render such an
opinion and one would think that a
church, the last place in the world
IN which race prejudice would be
tolerated. The bible teaches, that
God is no respecter of persons and
when the supersensitive get to
heaven, if they ever do, it will be
exceedingly difficult for them to
diferentiate between a black and a
white soul-for they are all God s
children.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09

Liberia at great expense to himself
attention to the fact that Mr. Lincoln
was only freeing other peoples slaves.
So far from being offended at the
woman's invidious comparisons, the
great war president evinced the most
lively interest in the story, granted the
concerning the incident,
General Augur. when in command OF
the defenses at Washington. caught a
spy whom he regarded as peculiarly
obnoxious specimen Of his tribe There
was no question of guilt, and quick
work was made of court martial and
conviction. The spy was to be hang
ed the next morning, and General Au
CUR went to the war department to
have the papers approved. 1t happen
ed that Lincoln and Stanton were both
absent from the city, and Charles A
Dana was left In charge. He promptly
signed the papers, and Augur and he
congratulated each other that this one
spy would trouble the Union cause no
more. The next morning Dana met
Augur and asked about the execution
In Disguised manner the general said
there had been no execution.
Lincoln had reached home at mid
night. and before he went to bed the
accused mans friends got around the
president and secured a pardon. Gen
eral Augur could never refer to the in
cident without showing anger.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
Hiqh Prices For Lincoln Relics.

A record price for plate was
brought at a sale in New York city,
$3.50 for a pale blue ironstone china
plate with a little landscape in the
center, plate with no value as such.
but sold as a Lincoln relic The sec
ond record breaker was an old knife
and fork, steel, with bone handles,
which started at 500 and went to
$3.50, the selling point
The plate was used by Lincoln in his
home in Springfield, H., in 1887 and
the knife and fork at the same time
A tall tin pedestal lamp, with double
whale oil burner and acorn shaped oil,
font, with tall standard and panlike
base, used by Lincoln in his law office
at Springfield. brought $3.50, and an
old chair of rather pretty shape with
rush bottom brought the same price
These four relics of the martyred
president were taken by Dr. Norton
with other relics from the Lincoln log
cabin, which was exhibited in New
York in 1866, in lieu of fees which
were to have been paid him for lectur
ing at the cabin.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09

The engineers and hremen on
the western railroads having de-
manded an increase of wages, a
conference committee of the man
ayers was held in Chicago and the
following facts brought to light:
Engineers on western roads
now actually receive as high as
1888 per month and s3,725 per
year, while hremen already receive
as high as S22I per month and
$1,000 per year. They are demand
ing increased wages which would
involve an additional expense OF
almost SAL, 900, 900 yearly to the
roads"
Firemen in passenge- service
were shown to average 81. 90 per
day and SII5.53 per month, while
those in through or irregular freight
service averaged 81. 90 per day and
SHOPS per month, and those in
local or way freight service aver
aged $3.50 per day and SIo5. So
per month.
To the casual observer, it looks
as if they are receiving big pay
and have no cause to kick; for they
could not earn the same amount OF
salary in any other employment.
IF they are dissatisfied, they should
quit and give men a chance who
would be satisfied.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09

Nearly half million of dollars
is asked for by the Wisconsin, State
Fair association and the gu ~ ma
turally arises, for the bel fit oil
whom? For the farmers? Not on
your life. 1t is to a great extent a
wasteful expenditure of the taxpay-
ers' money. And again, the query
is; For the benefit of whom
When men fight to be officers oil
the association for what is in it, ii
looks as if the fair was a money
making scheme for the good of a
few men and the city of Milwau-
kee. If money is to be spent, give
it to the county agricultural soci-
cites, SO that the farming districts
can be reached and the real farm
lers be benefited.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09

In every Legislature we have had
in the state for years, some pinhead
hobs up with a joint resolution pro-
viding for the calling of a constitu-
tional convention, the question to
be submitted to people at the next
November election. Such a con-
vention is unnecessary and would
be expensive and the people are in
no mood to stand any additional
taxation. The decisive defeat of
the ten fool amendments to the
state constitution at the last cleo
ton, should convince the man, who
offered the joint resolution, that
the voters are fonist" any such
foolishness.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09

The writer was somewhat amused
in reading the lively discussion in
the Democratic Press meeting held
last week in Madison. When dem
ocrats so-called, who have waltzed
with the half-breeds in this state
for years and defeated the nomi-
nees of the democratic party in the
interest of a clique, have the gall
to stand up and abuse men, who
have been true to their party, its
principles and nominees, while
their assailants have been untrue
and faithless, it only demonstrates
the extent to which some men will
go when impelled by selfish mo-
tives. The abuse of the members
OF the democratic party, who re-
fused to be led by political spoils-
men to organize the state senate
for the benefit of a few men seek
ing to further their own interest,
are entitled to credit and honor for
their political manhood. And the
democrats in the state senate, who
vote to confirm the appointments
made by the governor, thus refus-
ing to be mere ciphers for the po-
litical harlots, are showing that
they are infinitely better than the
men, who are democrats only in
name.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09

At no time in the history OF the
country was it more imperative
that we should have business man
at the head of the government than
at the present time. 1t is no time
for impractical theorists and while
President Wilson may be good
man, judged from the orthodox
standard, he lacks the essential
business qualifications. His insist
ence upon the passage of the ship
purchasing bill, entailing an ex-
penditure of $4,000, 900, with a
probable deficit at an early day
shows that he is terribly lacking in
business foresight and judgment.
Such an appropriation would be
fritted away in experiments and no
good accomplished for the country.
1t is worse than the ship subsidy
scheme advocated few years ago,
for in that case the owners of ton
mage would be conserved by the
owners, who would put the subsidy
down in their Jeans, smile and pile
up ducats. And it is strange, that
men elected to work for the welfare
of the people will endorse any
schemes that is utophian, if not
positively devoid of merit.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09

Last year, the exports from this
country to ether countries fell of
over three hundred and seventy-six
millions of dollars, a loss to the
agricultural and industrial welfare
of the United States and loss to
labor and production, which to a
large extent is the cause of our
present business depression and
stagnation and conditions will grow
worse instead of better, unless
there is change, and a radical
one, in our tariff policy. The prom.
lses made two years ago by the
party In power, were made to win
votes, regardless of the depressing
effects such policy would have on
the country.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09

Our missionaries laboring among
the heather in Africa, it is reported i,
are being asked questions: Why are
Christian nations fighting and kill
ing each other, devastating coun-
tries and causing inconceivable suf-
fering, misery, wretchedness and
woe? 1t is certainly a hard ques-
ton for the missionaries to explain
to the poor innocent heathens.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
Booths Brother on Lincoln Shooting

Booths Brother on Lincoln Shooting
A letter to General Adam Badeau by
Edwin Booth brother of John Wilkes
Booth. assassin of Abraham Lincoln.
written only three days after the as
sassination. was published recently. In
part it reads:
For the first time since the damna
BILE intelligence stunned me that my
brother Wilkes enacted this fearful
hellish deed am | able to write
You must feel deeply the agony bea
in being thus blasted in all my hopes
by a villain who seemed SO iovable anti
in whom all his family found a source
of joy in his boyish and confiding ma
ture Abraham Lincoln was
my president, for in pure admiration OF
his noble career and Christian princi-
piles | did what L never did befOre-l
voted and for him."
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
SOME OF THE BOOKS THAT
HAVE BEEN WRITTEN
ABOUT LINCOLN.

abraham Lincoln" a history
by NicoIay and Hay (ten VOL
umes).
"Reminiscences of Abraham
Lincoln"
Lincoln, the Leader" by Rich
ard Watson Glider.
"Recollections of President
Lincoln" by l.. {. Chittenden.
abraham Lincoln" by NJ. w.
MacChesny.
Lincoln and Johnson" by w.
, o. Stoddard.
"Lincoln's Legacy of Inspira-
tion," by Fred r. Hill.
} Lincoln and the Sleeping Sen
tinel,' by l.. :. Chittenden.
abraham Lincoln" by Charles
} w. French.
"The Wisdom of Abraham Lin
coIn."
Abraham Lincoln" by Henry
3. Binns.
liable Talk of Abraham Lin
coln," by w. o. Stoddard.
Abraham Lincoln" by Hern-
) don and Weik 1.-TWO volumes).
"LincoIn's Own Stories" by
Anthony Gross.
Lincoln In Story" edited by
Silas G. Pratt.
Life of Lincoln" by Charles
c. Coffin.
abraham Lincoln" by G. n.
Putnam.
"life of Lincoln For Boys" by
Frances x. Sparhawk.
abraham Lincoln, the Man of
the People," by NJ. Hapgood.
Life of Lincoln For Boys and
Girls" by C. w. Moores.
"a. Lincoln" tributes from his
associates.
"A. Lincoln" tribute by
George Bancroft.
Through Five Administra-
tions," "reminiscences of William
n. Crook.
"A. Lincoln, His Youth and
Early Manhood" with brief ac-
count of his later life, by Noah
Brooks.
abraham Lincoln" by Brand
Whitlock.
"LincoIn's Use of the Bible"
by S. T. jackson.
"Life of Abraham Lincoln" by
Tarbel 1.-TWO voiumes).
"True Abraham Lincoln" by
w. E. Curtis.
personal Traits of Abraham
Lincoln" by Helen Nicolay.
Life of Abraham Lincoln" by
TarbeIl flour volumes).
"Story Life of Lincoln" by
WhippIe.
"True Story of Abraham Lin
coln," by Brooks GuveniIe).
"Life of Lincoln In Words of
One Syllable"
abraham LincoIn," by John
T. Morse, Jr. 1.-TWO volumes).
Lincoln the Lawyer" by E.
T. Hill.
"a Short Life of A. Lincoln"
by John G. Nicolay.
abraham Lincoln" by e. p.
OberhoItzer.
Lincoln In the Telegraph
Office" by D. n. Bates.
1.-THE Praise of Lincoln" COL
lected by A. D. Williams.
Lincoln, Lover of Mankind"
by Eliot Norton.
Washington and Lincoln" by
Robert n. Mclaughlin.
"He Knew Lincoln" by Ida
TarbelI.
"The Toy Shop" "a story of
LIncoIn), by M. S. Gerry.
1.-THE Counsel Assigned" by
M. r. S. Andrews.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
The Liver Regulates the Body.
A Slu00iSh Liver Needs Care.

Someone has said that people with
Chronic Liver Complaint should be shut
up away from humanity, for they are
pessimists and see through a "glass
darby" Why? Because mental states
depend upon physical states. Bilious
ness, Headaches, Dizziness and Constl-
patton disappear after using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. 25c at your druggist
Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
Doctor Taylor
Rectal Diseases

Especial attention given to the treatment of
Hemorrhoids piles by electricity; perfect re-
suits obtained in one or two painless office
treatments.
HOURS 70 TO 8 P. NJ.
Rooms 4I6 q 42o NJ. q N. Bank BLDG.
220 West Water St. MiIw aukee, Wis.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
Brief Decision.

When we consider how easily some
men make monkeys Of themselves, it
is not so difficult to believe In the
theory Of evolution.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
LOCAL MARKET.
Elgin Butter is Up ~ Cent.

Elgin, H., Feb. 6, 1915.-Butter, all
sales 81 cents, an advance of 4 cent
over last week
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09

famous Lncdn tina in bis ht y
The st entry de the treas o
from Isaac Reed en-
Al
s ON Neada$5 The % # the l
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09

A Judge out in Minnesota has de-
cided in case brought by a negro
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
DR.. 0. Arthur Hub
OSTEOpATHIC
PHYSICIAN

Office hours: g a. N. to II m; to o. m.
and to p. m. Sundays by appoint
ment. Office in Central Block.
WATERFOWL, WISCONSIN
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09

in the Pooice
the Act of Congress- Adopted Marcel 3rd, 1879
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-16
Lamp Shades
Dome Shades

Fancy floral decorations and at half original prices Were from s$2.oo to $500 Now $1.OO to $1 so Two Gas Domes, green panel glass, were 5000,
 Now $500 each.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-16
Silk Hosiery

Silk Hosiery Black and Colored Silk Stockings for women, fine. qualities, were St.25, Sf.5o, Sf.75 and s2.oo,
 SLOO special A second lot, black and colored, were S1.oo and S1.25
 69 cts special. Mems Half hose, plain black and with fancy clock ings and embroidery, were So cts,
 25 cts special. Mems Black and CoIored, former prices S1.oo to S2.oo,
 79 cts special.
 Women's LisIe Hose. Black only, medium and heavy weight, were So cts,
 25 cts special.
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-16
Ribbons

Velour combination, Coro- nation, red and black, six inches, was S2.OO for $1.OO. Plain Taffetas with satin edge, a good assortment of colors, 29 cts. Moire Taffetas, satin edge,
 29 cts. Checks in colors for hair bows, 25 cts. Warp Prints for girdles, bags and millinery uses, were S1.25 and $1.75, for $1.OO.