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Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-12-30
THE NATIONAL COannTTEE

w. Y. Morgan In the Hutchinson
News: ! attended the meeting OF
the Republican national committee
IN washington. The meeting a.
good start for the Republican party
was . real success.
The political importance OF the
meeting was the state OF mind as
played. Remember the committee
was soIidly "standpat." Present az
spectators we're men like Senator
Borah, Medill Mccormick and Henry
Allen, dozens OF them, some already
arriving back in the Republican
fold, and some still inclined to stay
outside the fold q little longer un-
III they could see the quality OF the
feed which might be put In the
manger. These "standpat commit
teemen and these Progressive
leaders talked together with the
idea of getting together. Not mo-
tion prevailed in the committee
which was not known to have the
sanction of the Progressives on the
outside, from Roosevelt down. The
wandering boys of 1912 were as
sured that they were wanted In the
old homestead, and while there
was no promise Of killing q calf
there was the positive assurance
that the pork should be divided re-
gardless of what happened In the
long ago OF 1912. Chicago was Sc
lected because Of the good hotels
and then the Progressives preferred
Chicago. The southern representa-
ton in the national committee was
reduced as had been agreed to
year ago, along the lines OF the
Progressive demands. The decision
to hold the Republican convention
ahead Of the Democrats was also
agreed to by the former Bull Moos-
ers. Primaries were recognized, as
above the national committee. None
of these we're principles, merely
party procedure, but when the two
wings of the party get to Tapping
in unison over a proposed program
It means that they are going TO
keep on harmoniously, or at least
try to do SO.
A meeting such as I describe has
very few interesting features. When
you cannot get a fight by any
means the situation becomes decid-
edly uninteresting. The two factions
of the Republican party which glor-
iously licked each other in the year
of our Lord 1912, have not found
the results of that kind Of success
either gratifying or nourishing.
Taft beat Roosevelt, and Roosevelt
beat Taft, and the trenches were
filled with the dead and dying OF
the Republican and Progressive
tickets. Every move Of the national
committee, every observation OF
the visiting Progressives, was to
the effect that no more such "vic-
tories" were wanted by any one and
that a real earnest effort is to be
made at Chicago in June to get
together on candidate and q plat
form that will command the sup
port Of the entire Republican party
In November
Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-12-30

/. There is always discussion about
wnst Kansas does with its money.
\ president wilson's tax on motor
cars. tractors and gasoline goes into
pgect. about ss.ooo.oee Of Kansas
income win be accounted for next
s,flt Win so 70 help make up the
3 aho eoYernnent-as admin
81 4 Democratic aamlplslEa'
ssh when ft6 eoralFg g e. peace
Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-12-30
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 80, 1s1
MOTOR CAR TAXES

The Democratic program propos-
ed by President Wilson and having
the approval OF the ways and means
committee, proposes a tax OF bO
cents a horsepower and one cent q
gallon on gasoline to help run the
government and care for the de-
ficit of s112.O00,OOO which faces
the nation for the present year un-
der Democratic management, even
with present war taxes.
The motorist will find himself a
heavily taxed individual. Already IN
Kansas he pays personal taxes on
his car averaging $40, and IS a
year extra tax for license. The
ayerage car uses about 500 gallons
Of gasoline a year. That would ac-
count for 1000 miles running
though many exceed that by thou
sands OF miles. The horsepower aV-
erages 25 at least in this state and
perhaps 80, owing to the high pow
or of the newer cars. So the tax OF
tha yootoriat would be:
Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-12-30
Senator Curtis declares very EN-

Senator Curtis declares very em-
phatically. that he is against 9 war
tar In times Of peace and he is also
against issuing bonds In timed OF
peace. But how in the world does
the senator expect Q Democratic ad-
ministration to meet its bills II it
neither levy . war tax nor issue
bondsf some men are mighty un-
|reasonabls.--Iola REGISTER.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-12-30

villa has banked $4,000 In
United States hanks. Huerta sailed
away With s1.0Oo.OOO in cold cash
and Carranxa is cleaning up $685.
600 a year out Of the sisal trust.
The revolution business Of Mexico's
boss bandits seems to have had a
good year; thanks to no interfer-
ence from Uncle Sam.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-12-30
IFirst published In Abilene Weekly
Reflector December 80, 1879
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

State Of Kansas. Dickinson county, sss
In the matter Of the estate OF
Dickinson county, Kansas.
Notice II hereby given that on the
9th day Of December, A. d. 1915 ths
upQsrgigned was BY the probate court
pofnted and qualified a. admfnIs<fa-
tor nf tlo estate OF Georwo A. E4ELf.
deceased. 1nfs cf ninNzntn UtuNE4.
aMM14 All p1FNou4 t4f81tE4 4n Eafa
81 's1iN11 14eHk. .H4
Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-12-30
FARM IMPLEMENTS

Moline gang plow; lister; stirring
plow; corn shelter; riding culti-
vators; sled: oil tank; wagon;
grindstone; barrel ;set single har-
ness: set double harness; spring
wagon.
Also several dozen white Leg
horn hens and other articles toe
numerous to mention.
Also some household goods.
TERMs-All sums Of $40 and un.
der cash; ON sums over $40 . credit
Of Q months viii be given ON note
with approved security at 10 pei
cent interest; II paid when due onll
8 per cent win be charged. Ne
property to be removed until set
tied for.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-12-30
"A HEAD OF CATTLE

Four head Of high grade Polled
Angus heifers coming 8 years old;
Q pure bred bull calves 10 months
old; good Holstein bull; yearling
heifers; good milch COWS; fat
cow; fat yearling steer; 8 steer
calves; heifer calf.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-12-30
60 HEAD SPOTTED POLAND
: CHINA HOGS

Four tried sows bred to my herd
boar Spotted Ben No. 74155; IL
gilt sows bred to Chief No. S1645
and Spotted Ben No. 74155; Spotted
Ben No. 74155; spring boars; 2
fall boar pigs; 10 summer shoats;
25 fall pigs. These hogs are nearly
all registered or eligible to regis
ter.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-12-30

Kaiser has 'zellgewebentzuen-
dung King George has bcils. Ford
has influenza and the soldiers have
trench fever. It's about time to call
off the war.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-12-30

low priced car and increase with
every increase in value or power.
Most of the farmers have larger
cars and their tax would run to
$40 or more year.
5 II it takes this kind of taxes to
run the government under a Dem
Ocratic administration now what
would have been necessary II there
had been no. war?
Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-12-30

Ths Concordia Press has blossom
ed out as . nemi-weakly. WIN Dam
hisharrsr iuat couldn.i Set ~ the
nssn into cne laspa West.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-12-30
Thursday, Jan. 9Th
commencing at II a. m, the fol-
lowing property:
o HEAD HORSES AND MULES

Span of bay mares coming 5 years
old safe in foal to Jack and one of
the best pair in the county; black
horse 8 years old, spotted horse
coming years old weight about
140O pounds; black horse coming
years old broke to all harness
and safe for anyone; black road
horse coming years old sired by
Black Kelley dam Lady Pickerine;
brown colt coming 2 years old;
mule coming 2 years old; mule 3
years old.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-12-30

So Il seems that 4 was Ford and
not TIE boys thnt came out o1 ~
srsnohe. a. ohEhtmas
Abilene weekly reflector., 1915-12-30
Public Sale

Intending to move away I will
sell at public auction on the DR..
Davis farm, at Sutphen Mills, 8
miles north and IN miles west of
Chapman, on
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
Alas for Romance.

Joe Myers, resident of the Ig-
Inacio section, is a prisoner in the
county jail, charged with stabbing
Crawford Dickey, his rival in lcye and
a man by the name of Mills from
Tiffany. The trouble occurred in his
home town Saturday night when
Dickey took special friend of his
to dance. He resented the act, a
disturbance followed in which he is
charged with stabbing Dickey and also
Mills, who tried to separate TIE fight
ers. In the trouble it is said MYERS
stabbed himself. Myers was arrested
and placed in the county bastile yes
terday afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
Man Takes His Own Medicine II An
Optimist.

He has absolute faith in his medi-
cine-he knows when he takes it for
certain ailments he gets relief. Peo-
pie who take DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for an irritating cold are op-
timists-they know this cough rem
edy will penetrate the Innings Of the
throat, kill the germs, and open the
way for Nature to act. You can't
destroy a cold by superficial treat
ment--you must 60 to the cause Of
the trouble. Be an optimist. Get .
bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discovery
today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
Avoid West Side of River

"Take the east side of the river
if you are going to Aztec" is the
warning Secretary Wilson of the Du-
range Exchange gives to motorists.
Yesterday in company with Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. Ball and daughter, he
made trip to Aztec, going down on
the east side of the river and return
ing on the west side. On the east
side, the highway is very good, but
on the west side new piece Of road
is being built and it makes travel.
ing very difficult.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
White Man With Black Liver.

Ahe liver is blood purifier. 1t
was though at one time it was the
seat Of the passions. The trouble
with most people is that their liver
becomes black because of impurities
in the blood due to Dad physical states,
causing Biliousness, Headache, Dir
illness and Constipation. DR.. Kings
New Life Pills will clean up the liv-
er, and give you new life. 25c at
your druggist
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
WILSON SPEAKS.

NEW YORK, May 17.-Voicing his
and the nations pride in the navy
and its readiness to face and cope with
responsibility, President Wilson de-
livered patriotic address at the civil
banquet, given in his honor in con-
nection with reviewing the Atlantic
fleet.
He said it Is an interesting and In
spring thing about America that she
asks nothing for herself except wha,
she has right to ask for humanity
1--WE want no nations prosperity. We
question no nations honor" he said
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
CONDITIONS NORMAL
IN PORTUGAL

LISBON, May 17.--After two days
where anarchistic conditions and riot
ing prevailed, Portugal is nearly nor
NAL. but the revolution has appar-
entity been successful. The garrisons
of several cities surrendered to the
revolutionists. Hundreds were killed
and wounded.
a new cabinet was formed aboard
the battleship Vasco de Cana last
night and assumed control of the gov
ernment. Juao Chagas is the new
premier.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the
regular annual meeting Of the East
Mesa Ditch company will be held
pursuant to the bylaws on June II,
1915, beginning at 2 o'clock p. m. at
the Sunnyside School House in La
Plata County, Colorado, for the else-
ton of directors for the ensuing year,
and for the transaction Of any other
business that may properly como b.
fore the meeting.
Dated May 10, 1915.
s. A. MASTERS.
Secretary.
First Publication Nay II, 1919
Last Publication Juas ~. 1s1k
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20

In all dental work give a writ
ten guarantee for years. l am the
only Enamel expert in the S. w. This
work looks just like your natural
teeth and preserves them three times
rs long as gold and costs no more
Painless work. DR.. Dowdey, the Uni
versity Graduate. Compare the dura-
bility and comfort of my work with
the best on earth. | cure all diseases
Of the gums. 6-1-t
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
To Visit in San Juan County.

Major Burgoon and wife, who are
visiting their son, Father Burgoon,
left this morning to visit points of
interest In San Juan county. They
expect to make trip to the Ship
rock Indian school before they re-
turn, having been greatly interested
in the institution since they heard
the bishops glowing account of it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
Depart for California.

Rev. d. P. Gaines and Mrs. Gaines
left this morning for Los Angeles,
Cal, where they will attend the
Northern Baptist convention. They
will also attend the expositions at San
Diego and San Francisco. Work in
the Baptist church will be carried on
as usulal. Rev. Mr.. Wood, the Bap-
tist pastor of Florida, will occupy the
pulpit on Sunday mornings. There
will be no evening services.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
Not Here.

The rush for divorces expected as
a result of the new law which be-
comes Elective July Ia, has not reach
ed La Plata county, this being land
whrc the fires of domestic tranquil
ity usually burn cheerily.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20

Some Forms of Rheumatism Curable.
Rheumatism is disease character
lied by pains in the joints and in the
muscles. The most common forms
are: Acute and Chronic rheumatism.
Rheumatic Headaches, Sciatic Rheu-
matism ard Lumbago. All of these
types car be helped absolutely by ap-
plying some good liniment that pene-
trates. An application of Sloan's
Liniment two or three times day to
the affected part will give instant
relief. Sloan's Liniment is good for
pain, and especially Rheumatic Pain,
because it penetrates to the seat of
the trouble, soothes the afflicted part
and draws the pain. "Sloans Lini-
ment is all medicine" Get 25c bot
tie now. Keep it handy in case OF
emergency.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
Has Not Arrived Yet.

The Pueblo Chieftain says that Old
Man Hay Fever has taken up his sum-
mer residence in that town and until
llcl Frost comes will be such an i'm
Fmtani factor that the Belgians will
get only half the sympathy that has
bccn SO freely given them in the past.
As YET the undesirable citizen has not
reached Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
Sunday at Electra.

Sunday was an ideal day at Electra
and the week-enders had most de-
lightful day. A large crowd was
down from Silverton. Among the Du-
range visitors were Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Tiffany and son Oliver, Dave johnson,
Jacob Wilson, C. A. Cooper, Henry
Berri, Don Eddy and Judge Searcy.
The last named gentleman continued
to Silverton last night to hold court
this week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
VILLAS BROTHER Is SLAIN.

Ell PASO, Tex, May 17.-General
Villas brother, Antonio, and Colonel
Pulsdoof. a member of Gen. Raoul Ma
dcro's staff, were killed in quarrel
at chihuahua, followed an argument
over Mexican politics.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
Warming to Other Offenders.

A local corral man was arrested
and fined SIS in police court today
for using a portion of Durango for
dumping ground. The marshal is
looking out for other offenders of
this sort. The warning is that like
punishment will be meted out to them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20

The Dan Casons have changed their
plans and will not move to the ranch
until fall. Mr.. Cason has given up
farm work and gone to the hills to
mine as long as weather conditions
permit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
Fine Lot of Cattle.

James Belmear, of Dolores, one Of
the most prominent cattlemen Of the
San Juan basin, came in from Dem
yer last night with 90 head of reg
istered yearling Herefords he pur-
chased in the capital city. He con-
tinued home this morning with the
stock. The animals were as fine lot
as have ever been shipped down here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
Attended the Pratt -Brison Revivals.

The Misses Edna Turner, Myrtle
Hill, Teresa Fackerell, Tommie Pick
ering, Lena Pickering, Annie Picker
inc and Susanna Pickering motored
to Aztec yesterday, in the Springer
auto to attend the Pratt-Brison
meetings. They report wonderful sue
cess is attending the evangelists eff
forts. Yesterday the attendance was
nearly double the population of the
town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20


Miss PARCELS, sister of Miss Blanche
PARCELS, was Denver bound pas
senger this morning.
Mrs, Deliz Phelps returned to Farm
ingion this morning after 4 six weeks
visit with Mrs. Arthur Snodgrass.
Frank Foley returned to Farming
ton this morning, after paying his
f5ItHis- Y, = Visit to Durango friends.
His hand baggage consisted of his
four passenger Ford car and other
articles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
LINER is SAFE AT GLASGOW.

GLASGOW, May 1.-THE Tran
sylvania arrived here from Greenock.
The ship took the northern route be-
cause it was warned of submarines
off the coast Of Ireland, where the
Lusitania was sunk.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20

The Rosing correspondent of the
Aztec Independent says: "Our farm
ers have their spring planting done.
Gardens were never better. Corn is
coming fine. Wheat is especially
promising. Alfalfa looks good. Our
fruit was frosted enough to be just
properly thinned."
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
Interesting Articles.

We trust Herald readers are not
overlooking the Senator Lafe Young
articles on the war that appear from
day to day, They are the best pro-
duced by any war correspondent and
are interesting, authentic and filed
with a wealth Of information and are
written without preitadicA
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
DIR. Fox Not on the Lusitan,a.

DR.. j. S. Fox, representative from
San Juan county, was not passen-
ger on the Lusitania as first report
ed. He intended to take passage on
that vessel but stopped in Pittsburg
to visit friends and arrived in New
York too late to board the ship.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
Motored to Pagosa Springs.

Messrs. Fleck, Wilmer, Harrington
and Wilmer motored to Pagosa
yesterday. They found the roads, with
the exception of half mile of the
way, in unusually good condition.
They were especially pleased with
the portion where Road Oversecr
Springer has charge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
RuMoR is PROVEN BAsELEss.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May IT,
Mistaken identity was the cause Of
sensational rumors that the Karlruhc
entered Newport News this morning.
An unidentified three stacker arrived.
The Karlsruhe is a four stacker.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
Off for California.

I. X. Irwin, who spent few days
here on business mission, departed
this morning for California, where he
will spend week. He expects to
return to Durango in about two
weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20

Mrs. Cotton, the sprightly octoge-
marian who directs operations on her
different ranch properties went to the
Montezuma valley this morning to look
after her interests there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
To Accommodate Visitors

In order that Kansas land buyers
in attendance at the sale in the
Montezuma valley might feel at
home, the weather maker sent the
zephyrs common in their state to our
section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
Goes to Denver Tommorw.

County Assessor E. A. Chubb leaves
for Denver in the morning to attend
the meeting of the state tax commits
sion and the assessors of Colorado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Fritz, who re-
Gently purchased the large stone house
in North Durango, formerly known as
the ochsner hospital, are having ex-
tensive improvements made before
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
Perfect Day for Motorists.

Yesterday was fine day and every
one fortunate enough to possess an
auto motored far into the country,
enjoying the time to the utmost.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20

Took Charge of New Store To-day.
C. l.. Taylor, who last week pur-
chased the Balster Jewelry store, took
charge of his new establishment to-
day. Mr.. Balster expects to leave to-
morrow to join his family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
County Court.

Today was the time set for final
settlement for the estate of Martin
Valdez, deceased. The final report
was filed and decrees of heirship, of
final settlement and widows allow
ance were issued.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20

WASHINGTON, d. c., May IT,
Germany received President Wilson'S
note in most friendly spirit. The
foreign minister received Ambassador
Gerard with the utmost courtesy and
consideration. He was promised the
note should have the most careful
consideration and a reply would be
made without delay. Gerard so re-
ported to Secretary Bryan.
Officialdom Aware of Possible Danger
Whether he intimated the possible
outcome, Secretary Bryan refused To
say. Although officialdom is in spirit
generally hopeful for peace, it is un-
derstood that both the army and navy
are not overlooking other possibili-
ties.
Admiral Benson, the new naval
chief of the staff, has gone to New
York to confer with Admiral Flecher.
The ordinance departments report
ed the exact condition of munitions,
which is admittedly not roseat, but
ammunition factories ar erunning top
speed, and if the government needed
to do SO could commander these.
What Germany viii Probably Ask.
Doubtless Germany will ask the
United States to prevent passengers
going on merchantmen carrying mu-
nitions. II Germany demands that
the United States stop starving non
combatants in Germany, the United
States could reopen the former OBJ
lection to England because of the en-
bargo on foodstuffs consigned to Ger
many.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
Or. Hobby Here.

DIR. E. E. Hobby, now of Iowa City,
Ia, arrived in Durango last night on
his way TO Silverton to testify in the
Ptolemny case. He spent the day in
town meeting old friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
Colorado School for Deaf and Blind.


w. X. Argo, superintendent of the
Colorado School for the Deaf and
Blind. is anxious to secure the names
of all Colorado children whose i'm
paired sight or hearing makes it i'm
possible to do the work in the ordi-
nary schools, the school having been
established for the purpose of pro-
viding the education of children be-
tween the ages of and 81, who are
so handicapped. The blind are given
a full high school course; the deaf
complete the work in the grades and
have special preparations for the in
troductory class at Gallaudet college,
Washington. Board and tuition are
furnished free to all bona fide resi-
dents of the state of Colorado. The
applicant must be of sound mind. II
you know of any such child, advise
Supt. w. X. Argo, Colorado Springs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
AUSTRIAN TROOPS
INVADING ITALY

ROME, May 17.--According to un-
confirmed rumors, Austrian battalion
raiders crossed the frontier and were
repulsed by the bayonets of the Itai-
ian patrol.
Tense Excitement.
Salandra, it is reported, summoned
the cabinet in immediate session.
The excitement is tense. Until early
this morning hundred thousand
surged around the palace, the war and
foreign office and the residence of
Salandra, cheering for war.
Resignation of Cabinet Not Accepted.
The official announcement that the
king refused to accept the cabinets
resignation is interpreted that the
king sanctioned war.
There are wild rumors of impor-
tant troop movements toward Aus
tria. The exodus of Austrians and
Germans continues.
The neutralists still hope that Aus
tria will coneede Italy's demand and
pteVt 1T war at the eleventh hour.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
AMERICAN NOTE is
RECEIy ED IN BERLIN

BERLIN, May 17.-Germany's re-
ply will draw the line between the
Gulflight and the Lusitania, and ev-
cry possible reparation and indemnity
will be offered for the Gulflight.
Germany will endeayor to show that
Americas suggestion TO abandon sub
marinlng amounts to asking Germany
to abandon its most effective weapon,
and instead of asking Americans to
go to the slight Inconvenience Of
using neutral ships only
The foreign office regrets that Am
erica does not recognize summarizing
is self defense against England's
starving of German non-combatants.
The reply will not precititate a
crisis, but summarizing will not be
abandoned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
On Rest Trip.

On Rest Trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Bendure went to
Alamosa today to visit relatives while
the former RECEIVERS from an injury
to his foot that he sustained a cou-
pie of weeks ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20
To Attend Graduating Exercises.

Mrs. Ross McGirr left for Pagosa
Springs this morning to attend grad
uating exercises, her niece, Miss Lucy
McGirr, being one Of the graduates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-20

The Mesdames skaggs and Titus
and the latter's little son were be-
tween trains visitors in Pennington
today.