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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
WHY SCHOOL SHOULD
PURCHASE NEW SITE

Durango is the natural educational
center of the southwest, At the pres
ent time between twenty and thirty
families from different points in the
San Juan basin are staying here for
the purpose of giving their children
the advantages of our schools. AS the
country is settled this number will
increase. Under existing conditions
a county high school is out of the
question. Most of the outside school
patrons consider the present arrange
ncIt is the most satisfactory and are
willing to pay the tuition necessary
in order to educate their children
here. All recognize however. II Du-
range is going to keep apace with the
growth of the county in education
things, our educational facilities must
be increased.
Our schools are overcrowded. The
members of our school board have
spent long time trying to solve the
problem of meeting this condition
with justice to all, serving the be7.
interests of the people at the present
time and looking forward to welfare
of those who will be educated here
for the next quarter of century.
They have enlisted the assistance of
persons outside who are experts" in
the designing of school buildings and
selecting suitable sites in order that
they might give the town the best
and the least expensive. Persons best
informed in these things say that any
attempt TO meet the conditions by
building an addition to the present
structure utilized for the high school
now would be unwise. The building
is not sufficiently substantial and the
design, which suited the purposes well
in the waning eighties does not meet
the requirements of the twentieth
century, although the building will
serve well the purposes of a grade |
school.
The proposition Of using the Long.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Barnes counsel that Roosevelt failed
ed to prosecute great corporations
which contributed to his campaign
fund.
Colonel Roosevelt reiterated that it
was well known that the defense al
lowed the steel trust to absorb the
Tennessee Coal e. Iron company in
order to step the panic of 1907. WINS
declared that the Stanley investiga-
tion showed the panic was over when
Roosevelt consented to the consolida-
ton. Roosevelt said that Wall street
men told him the deal must be per
mitted that morning before the stock
exchange opened or big interests could
not stop the worst panic in the his
tory Of the country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Chauncey NJ. Depew celebrated his
eifihty-frst birthday last week. In
commenting upon the event he said:
81 am glad to have lived so long
Really it is good world to live in
for it has so many good fellows in it."
This is a gracious expression of sem
timent. 1t is especially impressive
coming from man whose years are
four score and ten. Mr.. Depew was
long in the public eye. AS president
of great railway system and later
as United States senator and con-
spicuously identified with Empire
state politics, he has been the target
of much criticism, but through it all
he has. been the incessant exponent
of the philosophy of cheerfulness
This explains the kindly regard which
his fellow countrymen have long felt
for him and will continue to feel until
the end
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

fellow grounds was also considered
but two strong objections came to the
fore. The area is too limited and the
location undesirable, it being on the
edge of the town. If Durango has
the substantial growth we have ev-
cry reason to believe it will have this
Objectionable feature will be even
more pronounced decade hence.
The site decided upon by the board
is the geographical center of the
town. 1t will place the building in
easy walking distance of children from
every locality. This and its proximity
to the library make it a most dcsir-
able location. The public library
books are almost as essential to the
school children as their text books
and with the high school so close at
hand, no time will be lost going back
and forth to the reference room. In
fact, it will make the library almost
part of the institution.
Through the generosity of that pub
lie spirited organization, the Elks, and
the magnamious offer of the Durango
Land & Coal company, the site can
be purchased for less sum than it
will ever be possible to do again.
Every one acknowledges that our
high school is overcrowded in fact
only one other high school in the
state, according to the State univer-
sity visitor, has like condition to
meet. The board proposes to utilize
the buildings now for the immediate
accommodation of the overflow.
The members of the board are con-
servative business men, Among the
numbers are representative of our
| largest mercantile interests, our bank.
ing interests and one of the largest
corporations in the southwest 1t is
a significant fact that the board is
unanimous in supporting the purpose.
If the price was not nominal and the
proposition not good one, it is GER
tain these heavy taxpaying interests
would not be so heartily in favor of it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
GERMANS SHELL
FRENCH COAST

PARIS, April 30.-German war
ships have struck at the French coast.
These shelled Dunkirk, killing twenty
and wounding forty-five. Nineteen
shelly were dropped in the city.
Whether they will continue the bonn
bardment or are steaming toward Cal
ais and other French coast cities is
not known.
France is reported to have demand
ed that England send ships to pro-
tect the French coast. Most of the
French vessels are aiding in the bonn
bardment of the Dardanelles. Here
tofore it was believed impossible for
he Germans to attack the French and
operate so far away from the base
Until today's official announcement
was made that Dunkirk was lombard
ed, it was believed the French coast
was safe.
II is believed the German warships
operating near the land will drive
seaward. Probably the British squad
ron had already been dispatched tc
head them off. News of big naval
battle is expected momentarily.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

The Methodist society is planning
to raise ten million dollar fund to
provide pensions for old and retired
ministers, their widows and orphans.
This is move in the right direction.
It's too bad that men engaged in the
noblest calling on earth face poverty
and destitution at the end Of a career
devoted to the salvation of souls. Ev-
cry church should have an endowment
fund of this kind and if some of the
millionaires would give of their wealth
they would be comforting a favor on
those who are doing a mission of love.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
EXPECT TERRIBLE SLAUGHTER
(By VIM. 2. SIMMSl

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent. !
WITH THE FRENCH ARMY,
April 10.-(By Mail to New York;
Along the battle front from Switzer-
land, across France and Belgium to
Dover straits, 600 miles in length,
spring has come. And every one is
agreed that this spring will see the
bloodiest fighting since God made
man.
Perhaps you would like to see some
of this fighting line before the fray
begins. If you would, then come
along, for Gen. Joffre, for the first
time, has given his consent to sor-
eign correspondent to "see everything
he Wishes" at the foremost front.
A captain of the generals staff will
be your guide.
AS you buzz along in the high
powered motor through the warm day
the dandelions are thick. Gently slop-
ing hillsides are revealed covered
with anemones, forget-me-nots, lilies
of the valley and wild violets. Early
peach trees are blooming and ionquil
HeukeS are Training lioWcr ueuS WIN
rich gold.
Then you shudder. Suddenly you
remember what this sunshine and
beautiful picture means. The awak-
ening of the war God, the renewal of
furious, CORY battles, of smashing of
fensive; the building OF heaps and
pyramids of broken bodies. A tende,
little violet, blooming under its leaf,
means a pile of dead men; frag-
rant Narcissus blooming In peas
ants yard stands for the lives of the
young men of the entire neighbor-
hood; that anyone you see smiling at
you from the pasture there represents
a huge crater dug by giant shells and
in it the torn pieces of human flesh
mixed with the torn shreds of horse
flesh.
You shudder and you choke and
you have to be called twice before
you realize that your automobile has
stopped and you are to walk out along
. ridge for . quarter Of mile to see,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
ALIAS SUMMONS.
State of Colorado,

County of La Plata
In the County Court.
Thursey Meadows, Plaintiff, versus
Frank Meadows, Defendant.
The people of the State of Colorado,
to Frank Meadows, the defendant
above named, GREETING: =
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff, in the
County Court of La Plata County,
State of Colorado, and answer the
complaint therein within thirty days
after the service hereof, if served
within the State of Colorado; or
if served out of the State of
Colorado, or by publication, within
fifty days after the service hereof, ex-
elusive of the day of service; or said
action may be regularly set for trial
the same as though such appearance
had been made and issue had been
joined on such complaint
The said action is brought by plain
till to obtain decree of divorce, dis
solving the bonds Of matrimony now
existing between plaintiff and defend
ant, on the ground of the defendant
disregarding the solemnity of his
marriage vow, wilfully and without
cause deserted and abandoned the
Plaintiff, and ever since has and still
continues so to do, as will more fully
appear from complaint in said action
to which reference is here made and
copy of which is hereto attached.
And you are hereby notified that if
you fail to appear, and to answer the
said complaint as above required, the
said plaintiff will apply to the Court
for the relief therein demanded.
Given under my hand and the seal
of said Court, at Durango, Colo, in
said County, this oath day of April,
A. d. 1915.
RICHARD McCLOUD,
(SEAL) Judge and Ex-oficio Clerk.
First Publication April 30, 1915.
Last Publication May 20, 1915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
This section of the state can be

This section of the state can be
proud of the work of Chas. E. Herr
as member of the state highway COM
mission. He has managed to secure
more funds for his district than any
other member. His reappointment
was the proper thing. At any rate
it would have been a calamity to have
hade some one named from the Mont
rose or San Luis valley section. Our
people are interested in connection
with the outside world and it is pleas
ing to know the majority of the COM
missioners stood with Mr.. Herr in
voting sufficient money to go ahead
with the work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
GALE o NPACIFlC.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 3O.-Two
fatalities occurred, fifty-four small
crafts were damaged, many miles Of
wires were prostrated and property
loss to the extent Of 100000 was the
toll of the gale that swept San Fran
cisco and vicinity last night. The
storm is abating today.
The passenger liner Pennsylvania is
eighteen hours overdue from west
Mexico and there is grave anxiety for
its safety. The steamer Yosemite re-
turned here badly damaged.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
ARREST GERMANS IN CANADA.

VANCOUVER, B. c., April 3d.
With anti-German feeling intense and
four Germans under arrest, the police
attempted to quiet the clamor by stat
ing officially that yesterdays firing
of the two leading bridges was
coincidence" and not the work of in
cendiary enemies in the empire.
Detention camps are filling up with
Germans and Austrians.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that there
will be regular annual meeting of
the Stockholders of the San Juan
Creamery Company, to be held at the
office of the said Company in Duran
go, Colo, on the eleventh (i1) day of
May, 1915, at the hour of 1880 o'clock
in the afternoon of said day, for the
purpose of electing directors Of the
said Company for the ensuing year
and transacting such other business
as may properly come before the
stockholders of said company.
A. w. AYRES,
Secretary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Who is Mayor and Why?


Durango has two mayors today, but
who is THE MAYOR, is question
to be decided. The amendment to the
city charter says that until the five
new commissioners are elected and
qualified, the present commissioners
shall continue to exercise the powers
and duties imposed upon them by the
charter. Henry Scouton interprets
this to mean that he is to continue
in office until the manager form of
government becomes effective. He
paid the premium on his bond to COW
er the period. Mr. Scouton was in
augurated mayor two years ago today
for a term of two years. A. Fuller
Hood, who defeated him in the muni
cipal election, this morning filed his
oath of office and bond and at the
stroke of 12 presented his certificate
of election and asked for recognition
as mayor. A dead silence followed.
Commissioners Redmen and Wilson
announced in advance they would take
no part in the controversy, hence had
nothing to say. Mr.. Hood called a
special meeting of the council and as
provided by ordinance asked for the
signatures of the two members Of the
board. Both refused on the grounds
of neutrality. Mr.. Hood proposes to
g. to the courts for redress and the
matter will be taken up as soon as
Judge Searcy returns from Monte
yuma county, which will probably, be
not later than Monday. 1t is under
stood he will be represented by At
torney B. B. Russell and Mr.. Scouton
by Attorney B. w. Ritter. Every one
anxiously awaits the ruling of the
court.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
PEACE CONGRESS
DRAWING UP PLANS

THE HAGUE, April 30.-After de-
claring that the profits made by Am
erican munition manufacturers were
prolonging the war, Miss Glendower
Evans of Boston, offered a resolution
demanding that all neutral nations
place an embargo on the expectation
of such material. A similar substi-
tute was finally adopted.
Mrs. Sillington, the English leader,
declared that for every woman dele
gate to The Hague in the interests
of eace there were thousands at home
anxious to enlist in the war. She said:
"This convention is dealing in plati-
tudes the men long ago discarded"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
As Uesual Nav Day.

May Day was ushered in with one
of the hardest snow storms of the
year. For two hours it appeared the
calendar had rushed the season by a
couple of months. A high wind fol-
lowed in the wake of the storm. The
heavy fall did not abate until there
was falling temperature. The storm
seems to be the climax of the unprece-
dentedly wet weather that has held
this section in its grasp for the past
fortnight. Farming operations have
been greatly retarded, but if it turns
warm now it appears we have very
good season in store. Thus far no
damages from frosts have been re-
ported.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
,dwin Major Smith Wins Auto.

The spirited auto contest which has
been in progress at the Gem theater
for several weeks closed today. Ed
win Major Smith, the little son Of
Dean and Mrs. Franklin C. Smith,
won the little machine, finishing the
race with 1880 votes to his credit.
There is no question who is the hap
piest lad in town this afternoon. The
other contestants proved good losers
and are rejoicing with him in his good
fortune.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
CHARGE DENIED BY LAWSON.

TRINIDAD, Colo, April 20
Attorney Hawkins opening statement
for the defense was that John Law
son denied the states charge that the
labor leader took an active part in
the fatal riot. He admitted the strik-
ers were armed but in self defense
after repeated unprovoked attacks by
the guards when union men were
killed. The defense claimed the
guards fired first.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
New Country Visitors Appointed.

May 1st is the date Probate Judge
McCloud appoints the members of the
board of county visitors. Mrs. J.. w.
Waters and DR.. A. W. Robbins were
appointed for the three-year terms.
Rev. Father j. b. White is to fill the
vacancy caused by the removal to
Denver of Rev. Father Callahan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

splendid people are heard from cur
business and professional men and
from those in all walks of life. Their
work is sane and earnest and the NOR
al and spiritual uplift that has come
from this united effort Of the evan
gelical churches under the leadership
of these people is Unreasonable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Ten thousand dollars for writing a
will is coming pretty smooth. This is
the bill put in by O. N. Hilton for
drawing up the Barth will that did
not stand the test. But then as Mr..
Hilton claims total of 100000 for
other services he probably thinks the
Barth millions might as well be divid-
ed as not.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Sunday Evening Program At the
Tabernacle Begins Earlier.

The tabernacle program begins at
7:30 instead of the usual hour, Sun
day night. Splendid music by Mr.. and
Mrs. Brison and by the great chorus
choir will be rendered early in the
service. Sunday will be great day
at the tabernacle and every one
should take advantage of this last OPP
portunity to hear Mr.. Pratt and Mr..
and Mrs. Brison. They have made
q host of friends during their stay
and have, accomplished great
amount Of good. Words Of highest
praise concerning the work Of these
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
THE HAGUE, April aO.-The wo.

THE HAGUE, April 30-The Wo-
mans congress is still hopeful OF
forming concrete plans to terminate
tie war. Fannie Andrews has been
assigned the task of drafting mani
festo embodying the discussions to
date. DR.. Augsburg, leader, believed
the congress will recommend the i'm
mediate opening of peace negotia-
tions. 1t is believed that Germany
viii not accept the United States il
Ihediations on account of the muni-
tions exported to the allies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
WILL USE AIR TO
RAISE SUBMARINE

HONOLULU, April 29.--Abandon-
ing the efforts to raise the F.4 with
pantoons, air hose will be run from
the cruiser Maryland into the subma-
rine in hopes to replace the water
with air and thus bring it to the
surface or nearly so. A heavy swell
is delaying operations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Old Train Service Retored.

The through passenger service on
the Silverton branch will be restored
tonight, the train leaving here at 6
p. m. and arriving at $40 tomorrow
morning. Daily passenger service on
the old time schedule will be restor-
ed en- the ID. & r. G. Southern tomor-
row morning. The train departs at
1880 a. m. and arrived at 4:25.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
LAWSON is LAST
DEFENSE WITNESS

TRINIDAD, Colo, April 3O.-John
denied telling the strikers to Eight,
damn you" He admitted arming him
self but insisted it was in self defense.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Damaged by a Gale.

A hard gust of wind blew down
the awning on the south side of
STEMS store this afternoon and the
wooden support crashed into the big
plate glass window, breaking it into
hundreds of pieces. Persons who
were standing near narrowly escaped
being injured by the flying glass.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
JUST THE OPPORTUNITY you

have been looking for to buy piano
or Singer sewing machine, cot
springs and mattress or dress box.
Inquire 720 Fifth avenue or phone
Plata 242. 4-15-tf.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

MOUNTAIN PASTURE-New fence,
for horses and cattle, s1.OO per mo.
or $4.00 for season 1915. W. II. C.
Folsom, Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
To Engage in Business Here.

L. w. Pittman and associates, pro-
gressive business men of Colorado
Springs, are in the city for the pur-
pose of purchasing an established
business here. Details of the deal are
under way and it will probably be
consummated some time this evening.
We will give further particulars Mon
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Moving Sheep.

Moving Sheep.
The Bagby & Coppinger sheep are
being moved from the winter range in
the Pennington section to the sum-
mer range on Pine Ridge. 1t is ex-
pected they will reach the destina-
tion Monday or Tuesday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Change in Indian School.

W. W. C0nihe, special agent Who
has been in charge of the Dulce In
dian school since the death of Supt.
Green, has been called to supervise
other work and new superintendent
will be installed at that point.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Fire Water.

Fue w dttIs
Indian visitors have been quite nu-
merous this week. Judging from the
staggering walk of one that was
camped in the vicinity of the freight
depot, he found something besides
Florida water to drink in our. town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

FOR RENT-P. G. Ellis ranches on
Ft. Lewis mesa for 1915. See Rock
wood & Perkins, Durango, Colo.
W-1I-i2-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Funeral of the Late Mrs. Nj. Moore

The funeral of the late Mrs. Melis-
sa Moore was held from the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Otis Stansbury
this afternoon. Members of the Poca-
hontas and Ladies of the Maccabees
attended in body and many who had
known this good woman since pioneer
days were present. Following the fu-
neral service the body was inferred in
Greenmount.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
Soliciting Business.

Rev. d. K. Bundy, of Pennington,
returned last night from trip to Tel
luride, Rico and Mancos, where he
sought a market for the products of
his canning factory.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Off for Colorado Springs.
Mrs. Alice King departed for Cas-
cade, near Colorado Springs, today,
for six weeks visit with her sister.
On An Outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Wagstaff, of
Silverton, were passengers to Farm
ington this morning for rest and rec
reation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

BERLIN, April 3O.-It is officially
stated that Dunkirll was "bombarded
by artillery" Harwick, England, was
bombarded by the aerial fleet. Ger
mans are invading northwestern Rus
sia and reached the railroad from
Duenaburg to Libau. Fighting is in
r-5crcsl near Szawlc and Kalwarya,
where the strong Russian attacks
failed heavily.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
New Photoplayer Installed.

The new photoplayer at the Gem
has been installed and will be in work
ing or rather playing order tonight.
Mrs. Maree Taylor-Alexander is to be
the musician.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
MIR. Sem Very Ill.

MIR. Sem Very Ill.
l.. A. O'Donnell, who was in from
Oxford last night, tells us that Mrs
|O'Donnel's father is very low and the
end seems very near.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

MuSic ny the OIChtbkio'
The anniversary entertainment and
dance given by the Women of Wood
craft was very enjoyable event Of
the week. An interesting program
was rendered as follows, after which
dancing completed very social even
ing:
instrumental Duet (stringed instru-
ments. Ellis, Harper, Knecht
Piano Solo. Edna Patrick
Piano Sole. ........... ...-.,.Tresa Fackerall
Turner, Robert West.
Eberald Patrick, Charles Coulson.
Recitation. Miss Ruth Morgan
Solo. Mrs. Harry Clogs
Song and Fancy Dance....................
Ruth Morgan, Lilah Morgan
Fancy Floor Drill--Guards of La Pla-
ia Circle, led by Captain Pauline
Thomas.
Recitation. Miss Ruth Farley
Recitation. Katherine Katchthaler
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
On An Outing.
To Visit in Texas.

Mrs. j. ]. Wootton and children
left for San Antonio, Tex, this morn
ing for two months stay with her
mother, who is in very poor health.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Mrs. Ethel Parker, daughter of Mrs.
Dora Newell, who left for Telluride
this morning, was rendered surprise
by the Lady Maccabees Wednesday
night. The Circle hall was the scene
of the merry event, which followed
the regular meeting of the order.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03
AS 1T WAS TOLD
TO US
From Saturdays Daily
lff for Colorado Springs,

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

a n :. n u n q y y n 81 n n u n 3,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Mrs. F. C. Perkins was the host
ess of the Kensington club on We'd
nesday afternoon, their usual meet
ing day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Durango friends will be interested
to know that Mr.. and Mrs. John Root
of lgnacio, have nine-pound baby
daughter at their home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-03

Mrs. T. B. Hale and daughter,
Doris, came in from Florence Thurs
day to join Mr. Hale, who holds a
Power company, and the family will
now be permanently located here, says
the Montrose Enterprise.