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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
Pretty Wedding.

The marriage of Mr.. Paul L. Gum,
of ouray, and Miss Alice Townsend,
of Bayfield,, was solemnized at the
Nj. f. church, South, parsonage this
morning at II o'clock, Rev. W. Ham
ford Miller officiating. The ceremony
was witnessed by County Commits
sioner E. F. Mccartney and Mrs. j.
Townsend, respectively uncle and
mother of the bride. Immediately af-
ter the service the happy couple mo-
tored to Trimble Springs, where they
will spend the early part of their
honeymoon. They have not definitely
decided where they will locate. The
groom is well known and highly re-
spected man, who has resided in the
southwest several years. The bride
is resident of the bayfield, section
but is well known throughout the
county. Her grace of mind and per-
son has won her many friends. For
two years past she has been number
ed among La Plata county's success
full teachers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
They Are 70 Years Old.

"For some time past my wife and
myself were troubled with kidney
trouble" writes 7. b. Carpenter, Har-
risburg, Pa. "We suffered rheumat-
ic pains all through the body. The
first few doses of Foley Kidney Pills
relieved us. After taking five bot
ties between us we are entirely cured
Although we are both in the seven
ties we are as vigorous as we were
thirty years ago" Foley Kidney Pills
stop sleep disturbing bladder weak
ness, backache, rheumatism, dizziness,
swollen joints and sore muscles. S.
G. Wall and Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
FRENCH ADVANCE.

! PARIS, May 13.--The Communique
claimed brilliant successes" in the
great battle raging from Arras to the
sea. The French captured Hill 1875
north of Carency after several days
of desperate fighting.
The French are progressing toward
Lens. The main objective Of the Brit.
ish drive upon Labasse is proceeding
satisfactorily despite the admission
the British suffered heavily. Given
chy in ruins, is almost in the hands
Of the British, who have advanced
with murderous machine gun nre.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
CALLS LUSITANIA HORROR A
CRIME AGAINST CIVILIZATION

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 49,
The die is cast in President Wilson's
note which is going to Berlin this aft
ernoon. In language that cannot be
misinterpreted, he said the United
States considers the sinking of the
Lusitania crime against civilization.
Following the Falabe, Cushing and
Gulflight and other incidents, it is
characterized as open hostility which
admits of no excuse.
No Threats Are Made.
1t states the United States expects
all such acts to be disavowed and
Germany will pledge itself not to re-
peat these in the future. No threats
are made. Rather the position taken
is that the dearest friendship has been
violated without warrant. He makes
frank and open demand for redress.
Honor of Nation Closely Safeguarded.
1t is understood that President Will
son told his closest advisers when the
text of the note-it is his owns
published, Americans will feel the ma
tons honor has been appropriately
safeguarded.
The president definitely rejected the
suggestion of an extra session to pre-
pare for national defense. He said it
would be an insult to a friendly ma
ton, which, despite the sinking Of the
Lusitania and the other vessels, he
holds Germany will continue to be az
long as we enjoy diplomatic relations.
He does not intend to give anybody
chance to say the United States did
not exhaust all remedies honorable In
dimplomacy before going further.
Time to Take Action Later, If Action
IL Necessary.
President Wilson realizes, SO his
friends say, there will be plenty Of
time to take the steps necessary to
maintain national honor IL Germany
should make an answer that would
cause break. 1t is up to Germany
to act next. The note will be pub
lished tomorrow.
The president and Secretary Bryan
are deluged with letters and teIe-
grams, mostly commendatory, some
urging irmness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
To Improve Express Service.

j. d. Yyngan, division solicitor for
the Wells-Fargo Express company, is
making this territory for the purpose
of improving the transportation SER
vice for al lines of perishables, es-
pecially dairy produce and fruits.
Yesterday and today he spent down
the Red Apple line meeting express
patrons, listening to the suggestions
they have to offer regarding their
fruit shipments. Mr.. Lyngan's divi-
sion includes the Colorado, New Mex
leo and Utah.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
RUSSIANS REMAIN CONFIDENT.

PETROGRAD, May 13.-The ene-
my's main objective, the retirement Of
the Russians from the Carpathians,
has not been accomplished. Official
ly, it is stated, 1--WE do not fear final
defeat. Our lines have been rear
ranged and reinforced, and we are
ready to take revenge upon the enemy
whose losses already total hundred
thousand"
The idea that Przemysl has fallen
in the hands Of the enemy is secuted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
To Seek Health in California.

DR.. W. w. McEwen's condition
shows considerable improvement since
he went to Pennington. AS soon as
he is able he is going to California
to remain until his health is restored.
He will make the trip overland from
Pennington to Gallup. His daughter,
Mrs. Fred Nelson, will join him the
last of the week and make the jour
nsy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
Expects to Locate in California.

Expects 10 Locate IN California.
Mrs. lone Bostwick, mother of Mrs.
B. b. Russell, is on her way to Cali
fornia, where she expects to make her
home if the call of Colorado and the
longing to see her daughter does not
become too strong.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
500 DROWNED WHEN
BATTLESHIP Is SUNK

LONDON, May. 13.-The British
battlcship Goliath, a 1880 ton YES
sci, was torpedoed in the vicinity Of
the Dardanelles. The admiralty an
nounced the loss Of 500 Of the crew
Of 750. The ship was built in 1895.
II had speed capacity Of 1872 knots.
The Goliath was torpedoed by spc-
cial shore battery inside the straits.
The British submarine Ella sank
two Turkish gunboats and large
transport. The loss Of Turkish life
is not stated. This is the first word
that has been received that the fleet
was again actively engaged inside.
Two British battleships and oss
French ship were sunk there In March.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
On Land Deal.

James Kimsey, well known ID. &
X. &. brakeman, was over from Ala
mosa yesterday on land trade. If
the deal is consumma'ed he will ex-
change his residence property in Ala
mosa for ranch out in the Oxford
section and the family will move back
to Durango to make their home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
Relief Workers.

The ladies who are assisting in max
ing bandages for the wounded SOL
diers will hold another meeting in the
Durango club rooms at o'clock to-
morrow. For the present there will be
two meetings a week, Tuesday and
Friday afternoons. All who are in
terested in the work are cordially in
vited to join them. More material is
needed. If you can't give time, give
old linen and cotton, but donate both
if possible. The ladies have $50 ar
ticles ready for shipment and it is
expected that tomorrow afternoon will
see as many more completed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
Planning Trip to California.

Rev. d. P. Gaines, pastor of the
Baptist church, and his estimable wife
plan to leave next Monday for CALI
fornia, where they will attend the
Baptist general assembly in Los An
geles and later make trips to the ex-
positions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
70 Leave for Denver Saturday.

To Leave for Denver Saturday.
Mrs. Belle Madden, her mother, Mrs.
Sarah Fraser, and her niece, Miss
Ruth Morris, depart for the formers
home in Denver Saturday morning.
Mrs. Fraser expects to remain for a
few months. Miss Morris will make
her home with her aunt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
CONTINUE MOB RULE.

LONDON, May 13.-Premier As
quith announced in the house of COM
mons today thatal adult aliens enemy
OF the male sex would be interned
The result was that rioting was re-
newed today on lesser scale in Lon
don and greater scale elsewhere.
Night is time of terror for tho
aliens.
A gigantic mass meeting was held
and the participants demanded that
the government either intern or de-
port the enemy and aliens at once.
The feeling is so intense that Ameri-
can meat dealers, yielding to British
pressure, announced they would not
serve the Germans.
Women mobbcd German shops near
the customs house and school children
attacked two shops.
JOHANNESBURG, May 13. A
mad wave of indignation over the
sinking Of the Lusitania resulted in
mobs wrecking and burning ten large
warehouses, three hotels, seven sa-
looms, three movies and many shops
owned by Germans or sympathizers.
The mobs formed in front of the
town hall and burned the German
flag. Several hundred forced the
German club and wrecked it in less
than five minutes. The police were
unable to check them. The damage is
estimated at a half million dollars.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
Assessors to Meet With Tax
Commission.

County Assessor E. A. Chubb reeeiv-
ed notice from the state tax COM
mission last night to attend meet
ing of the commission and assessors
Of Colorado which will be held in Dem
yer next Thursday and Friday, May
20 and 81.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
Leaves for the Pacific Coast.

Mrs. X. M. Miller, very interest
ing Pennsylvania lady who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. S. w. Pin
grey, left this morning on the way to
Long Beach for an extended stay with
another sister. En- route she will stop
a while in Salt Lake.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
California Bound.

NJ. T. Lonmasson, superintendent
of the Calumet Fuel company, who
has been spending few days in Salt
Lake with his wife's parents, the Will
kins, is on his way to the exposition
in company with Mrs. Lommasson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
Eleventh District Normal Institute.

The eleventh district normal insti-
tuition will be held in Mancos from
June 7th to 18th. J. F. Keating, su-
perintendent of schools of Pueblo, has
been elected conductor. He viii have
charge of the instruction in grammar,
arithmetic, school management and
civics. Mrs. Epsteen, acting head of
women for the summer school at Boul-
der, will have charge of the instruc-
tion in the primary department. Pri-
mary reading, language for all grades,
primary methods, story telling and
children's literature will be included
in her department Prof. George
Momyer, superintendent Of the Lamar
union high school, is to have charge
of the instruction in history, geogra-
ply, penmanship and school law. A
new department this year will be in
charge of Miss Elsie Chambers of
Haswel, who will present her course
of correlation of art and the text
book. A feature that will be highly
appreciated will be the opportunity to
obtain credits from the State Teach
ers' college for PROFESSIONAL work TAX
en- in the institute.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

On account of the difference in al
titude, shep shearing in the Chama
section is considerable later than here.
Good weather has favored the flock
masters over there and their losses
have been small.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
Painters Busy.

A force of decorators are busy
painting the block in which the Her.
aid office is located. Another is per-
forming like service for the build
ing where the Topic restaurant is To-
Gated
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
Contributed By a Would-be

There was an old. fellow named
Dalton, who used to go limpin' and
haltin'; but he raised him a gourd,
made it into Ford, and now he goes
climbin' and vaultin'l
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
Funeral of the Late Mrs.
Mary Baker,

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary
Baker, beloved mother of Wesley Ba-
ker, was held from the Ames & Brad
ford undertaking parlors this after
noon at 2:30. Rev. r. S. Fairchild
had charge of the service, which in
cluded scripture reading, obituary no.
tice and brief address. The re.
mains were inferred in Greenmount.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
County Court Notes.

The date for final settlement of the
estate of Robert Roberts, deceased,
was fixed for June IA. Thomas Rock
wood and C. c. Perkins are the ex-
ecutors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

A carload of hogs-genuine swine
had first place on the Southern pas
senger this morning. These were the
property of John Pokovich, a miner
who has turned farmer and will en-
gage in tilling the soil over in the
Mancos section. He purchased the
stock of j. Lechner of Lightner
creek.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
Buys Bunch of Cattle

Harry Ayres, of upper Florida, has
sold his bunch of cattle, numbering
twenty head, to McGalliard and Nc
Lin, of Mancos. Mr.. McLin came af-
ter the stock last night and started
to drive them overland today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Rev. Father Felician left for Farm
ington this morning after conducting
services at the various missions where
he has charge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
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 IL,
1915, beginning at 2 o'clock p. m. at
the Sunny side School House in La
Plata County, Colorado, for the cleo
tion of dil eetors for the ensuing year,
and for the transaction of any other
business tn4t may properly come be-
foIe the meeting.
Dated May 10, 1915.
S. A. MASTERS,
Secretary.
First Publication May 12, 1915.
Last Publication June 10, 1915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
MIR. Grabowsky. Sr., was an arrival
from Silverton this morning.

c. +. Turner, one of the progressive
ranchmen of the Montezuma valley,
was a guest at the Strater last night
on his way home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
New Painted.

New Painted.
Fred J. Yapp, an experienced paint
er and paperhanger from Cleveland,
O, who arrived in Durango last night,
has been employed by George Good
man.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
Whittier Track Meet.


The Whittier pupils had their track
meet at the fair grounds yesterday
afternoon. The following were the re
suits in the interesting event: 120
yard dash, Tom l.. McQuaid; half mile
run, John Haden, Charles Houser;
shot put (only one entry), Carl Min
ner; quarter mile run, John Hayden,
Don McQuaid; half mile relay, Emelio
Rosini and Ernest Westwater, Carl
Miller and Tom McQuaid: 100 yard
dash, Carl Dews, Bernard Cummings;
running high jump, Carl Miller, B.
Cummings; pole vault, c. Miller, B.
Cummings (tie). Robert Talbot act
ed as timekeeper. The teachers Of
the Whittier school were in charge.
The annual May pole will be held on
the grounds next Saturday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

A. r. Wiley of the Wiley Mearf
mill, returned from Silverton today
where he journeyed on mining busi.
ness early in the week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Special low prices on every known
make of eye glasses. DR.. Dowdey,
the Oculist (Not Optician). l fit you
as few can do. 5-1-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
Former Durango Man Appointed Z,
Trustee of State School of Mines.

trustee OF state SchoOi OF MINES.
Orville R. Whitaker, second son of
our esteemed townspeople, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. B. Whitaker, has been ap-
pointed member of the board of
trustees OF the State School of Mines,
to succeed Frederick Steinhauser. Mr.
Whitaker is noted mining engineer
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Mrs. B. A. Clay, mother of ]. A.
Clay, left last night for her home in
Silverton after tarrying over one day
a guest at the Savoy. She was on
her return from Montrosc where she
was home keeper for the four small
son of the House of Clay while their
parents were having a vacation in
California.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Ed Pedwell, one of the progressive
ranchmen of the Florida mesa, and
his small son, Oliver Wendell Holmes
Pedwell, transacted business in Du-
range today. Regardless of the late
season, Mr.. Pedwell believes the mesa
farmers are going to have a very
prosperous year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Mrs. w. w. Bay, former Aztec
lady, who has made Durango home
for several years, is at Ochsner hos
pital recovering from an operation for
kidney trouble she had early in the
week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Mrs. Ralph Shaw and babe are in
from the Pine river valley visiting
relatives in these parts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

On Way Home.
Mrs. George Isgar left California
Monday on her way to Durango. En-
route she expects to visit in Salt Lake,
Ogden and Denver, so the date of her
arrival is uncertain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Mrs. NJ. Berard, of San Francisco,
made the last stages Of her journey to
the Pine River valley this morning
to visit her son.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. C. Boughman Of
Colorado Springs We're among the
arrivals from the east last night, who
gave the Montezuma valley as their
destination.
John Gamsby, who hibernates at
Teel-awu-ket, the Kirkpatrick estate,
during the winter months, is in town
on his first trip since he emerged
from his winter quarters.
w. C. Skinner who is interested in
properties in the La Platas, came in
from Colorado Springs last night to
spend part Of the summer in the noun
tains.
Capt. Stromberg and wife, officers
of the local Salvation Army, returned
last night from points on the Red
Apple line, where they conducted Ser
vices.
Mrs. C. Root returned to Ignacio
this morning after short stay with
local friends. This is her first trip
to Durango since she became grand
mother.
Bishop Jones of Utah, who attend
ed the Episcopal convocation here
last week, is only "a years of age.
He is the youngest bishop in Amer
lea and probably in the world.
George w. Spencer, who spends the
spring and summer season vibrating
between his Florida mesa ranch and
his mountain home at Electra was
supply purchaser in Durango today.
Mr. and Mrs. A. +. Dustin and son
Barney of Pennington were guests at
the Savoy last night en- route to Cal
ifornia attracted there by the magnets
that are drawing everybody else that
way.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. b. McAtee, who
returned from Pennington last night,
gave Durango people glimpse of
the beauty of the blossoms down
there by bringing with them a mag
nifcent bouquet of Iris and lilacs.
s. A. Masters was up from Sum
nyside today to see Mrs Masters who
is in local hospital for medical aid
She is suffering from a complication
Of troubles which resulted from a
severe siege of the grippe.
Marion Campbell and daughter,
Miss Maggie and Miss Idella Drury
were in from Bayfield, to visit the
latter's brother, Neil Drury, who is a
patient in Ochsner's hospital recover
ing from an operation for appendi-
citis.
James Kimsey, the D. & Z, G.
brakeman who was over on a land
deal, returned to Alamosa this morn
ing. The details of the business
which brought him here we're not
completed. Whether he makes the
trade or not, he will probably move
to Durango.
The National Weather and Crop
Bulletin for the second week of May
says: In Colorado conditions were
generally favorable for vegetation
but unfavorable for farm work, and
much seeding remains to be done.
Sunshine was generally deficient.
Frosts were general the latter part
of the week. Small grains, alfalfa,
pastures and sugar beets made salts
factory growth. Fruits generally are
in bloom. 1t is evident from this re-
port the condition that Osisted here
were general all over the state.
FRENCH ADVANCE.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 49,
The Germany embassy today denied
the story in the morning papers that
Germany's reply would be polite but
firm refusal of President Wilson's de-
mands.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
For Coughs Thal .Hanr On."

Lingering colds, bronchial coughs.
la grippe colds and similar ailments
that "harg on' until May are likely
to last all summer if not cured. Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound will
allay inflammation, clear stopped
passages, relieve distressing dis
charges at the source, Danish stuffy,
wheezy breathing and heal and soothe
raw nasal. and bronchial passages. 1t
is prompt in action; safe and sure.
Contains ~, opiates. S. G. Wall and
< 5Olgo Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

AT the annual meeting of the board
of directors of the Durango school
district held last night arrangements
were made to extend the school term
in the grades to nine and one-half
months, the length of the high school
term. The high school teachers re-
ceived the substantial increase in sal
ary their excellent work deserves.
Plans were made to pay the teach
ers in nine equal installments, the
first payment to be made October 1st
and the last June 1st. A report of
the proceedings of the board shows
that Miss Mercedes Phelan, the pop
ular teacher who has charge of the
primary room, refused to be candi-
date for reelection.
The teachers reelected follow:
High school-E. f. Smiley, super
intendent; Mrs. Rosepha Pulford, prin-
cipal; f. j. Myers, r. S. Fraser, F. A.
Rodecker, Edna Turner, Belle St.
Clair, NJ. f. Skaggs, Shelby Patrick,
Rose Koogle, Goldie Hooker, Minnie
Evans.
Grades-Eda S. Anderson, Sharley
Pike, Anna Pickering, Jennie Gervais,
Wilda Barnes, Catherine Murphy,
Mary Y. McCarty, Bertha Biggs, Nell
Earhart, Lily Bush, Margaret Kroe-
ger, Mamie O'Connell, Myrtle Hill,
Nell Nelson, Mary O'Rourke. Nettie
Buchanan, Grace Patrick, r. Ellen
Gillmor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. William Phelan and
daughter, Miss Mercedes, motored to
Pennington today on business and
plaAsurs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

w. ID. Lee, general manager of the
Rio Grande Southern, was in town
over night on railroad business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reid Coppinger and
children have moved to the Pine Ridge
section for the summer.
Ed Paullin, the cracker salesman,
was an arrival from Silverton this
w. |. Clifford, general manager of
the Porter Fuel company, made
business trip to Hesperus today.
Mrs. S. A. Masters, of the Sunny
side neighborhood, is at Ochsner's for
medical aid.
Mrs. Sam Campbell and little
daughter left for Dolores this morn
ing to visit her sister, Mrs. Lynton.
Mrs. w. N. Porter is enjoying
visit with her mother, Mrs. w. o.
Jemison, of Ignacio
Harry NJ. Baugh, a popular knight
of the grip, who halls from st. Louis,
did the local trade today.
Earl Dillinger, resident of AL
lance, Neb., is looking over these
parts seeking land to annex unto his
J. w. Hopper, travelling engineer
for the fourth division of the d. & r.
g., was in Durango last night on bust
ness that comes under his supervision.
The Harve Hammonds are now To-
Gated at 865 Fifth avenue. They re-
sided on the Boulevard for a number
of years.
Frank Brown, manager of the Bor-
deleau hardware store, came down
from Silverton this morning, Denver
bound.
The Quinn cattle, numbering sew
eral hundred head, were driven
through Durango late last evening on
the way to the summer range.
Shorty" Franklin, the popular rep
of the Peters Paper COM
pany, was an arrival in Durango last
night.
The High school faculty composed
Of thirteen teachers had group pic
ture taken at the Pen-Dike studio a
day or two ago.
Threshing machine owners are get
ting ready to accommodate the ranch
men who failed to get their grain
threshed last fall and had to leave it
in the stack all winter.
Sheriff Fassbinder went to Ignacio
today after a man who left the Savoy
without the formality of paying his
board bill and failed to show any in
tention Of doing so.
Mrs. Frank Hall went out to the
Hall ranch on Florida mesa this morn
ing to take charge of the culinary
department while her son Will, who
is bachelor, rushes ranch operations.
S. j. Baughman and Milo Baugh-
man were in town last night on their
return to their old home in Farming
ton after spending eight months in
Nebraska and Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. o. de Pourtailes,
who have been in Mexico, the south
ern states and various other places
on their long winter vacation, were off
for the La Platas this morning, where
Mr.. de Pourtaides will spend the sum-
mer months seeking hidden treasures
that abound in the hills there.
E. A. Ritter, the noted mining en-
gineer, came up from Aztec last night,
where he spent a few days looking
after his ranch interests. This morn
ing he departed for Colorado Springs.
Later in the season Mrs. Ritter and
the interesting little one who has
come to make her home with them,
will make trip to Durango and the
Aztss section for an sztsndsd stay
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

George N. Norton, vice president of
the San Juan County National bank,
returned to Pennington today after
transacting business in Durango and
visiting his daughter, Mrs. d. r. Nc
Kinney.