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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
@ Mr. Rooanualf

Give US Mr.. Roosevelt over Mr..
Wilson. He would have at least COM
manded respect from Old Mexico and
the general world. Az matter now
stand we have shortage of respect
from all nations and the spectacle
of man traversing the country
talking war in hopes of soaring the
people into making their congress-
men vote the munition plants few
more hundreds of millions of dollars.
It's burning shame.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

The Herald is neither pro-German
or pro-ally. We have no use for
the lords of creation on either side.
They are responsible for the terrible
slaughter that has taken place over
4 greater portion of Europe. It's
been war of assassination more
than anything else. Tru this hellish
war the munition manufacturers of
the east have forced the president
Of the United States to come out for
preparedness-to back up the reco-
mendations of the gold-laced navy
league and the gold-laced army off
cials. The real facts are not given
the public. AS stated in yesterday
Herald. we believe it is the intention
to go to any length to secure pre-
paredness even to miniature war with
England or Germany. It's now q mat
ter of dollars and cents. In another
column we give an article by Sylves-
ter Niereck which shows up the back
ing of preparedness better than any
thing we have seen. Read it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

There is this regarding Mr.. Carl
son. He may not be admired by a
great many, but the fact remains that
Colorado is blessed with peace and
general prosperity under Republican
state administration and we do not
believe there will be any desire OF
the voters to return to Democratic
misgovernment as conducted by the
Shafroths, the Brakes and the Kenne-
hans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
COUGHS AND COLDS ARE
DANGEROUS.

Few of us realize the danger of
Coughs and Colds. We consider them
common and harmless ailments. How
ever statistics tell US every third per-
son dies from lung ailment- DAN
gerous Bronchial and Lung diseases
follow neglected cold. AS your body
struggles against cold germs, no bet
ter aid can be had than DR.. Kings
New Discovery. Its merit has been
tested by old and young. In use over
Is years. Get bottle today. Avoid
the risk Of lung ailments. Druggists,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

We have no apology to make for
taking up so much space with the
article and correspondence connected
with Sylvester Viereck. While Mr.
Sylvester is strongly German he
shows up condition and the backing
of preparedness of which we have
heard so much thru this man Maxim
and others who have been given big
headlines, in every American daily
paper, that we give the matter space.
Those who think the Herald is against
preparedness on reasonable basis
are mistaken. We are dead against
the propositions. however, advocated
by the money power of the east as
now advocated by the president Of
the United States. We are for the
Of the American boys
lnd girls and not saoxifictins them
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

Several who are not regular sub
seribers, have called for copies OF
the Herald containing the HELEN
Keller and Sylvester Viereck articles
A well known Democrat, one who is
so prejudiced he will not take a Re-
publican paper, called for copies of
the paper and in reply to question,
Why don't you take the HeraldY
replied: ~ am a Democrat" Then
he went on to say he was not for the
Wilson propaganda and he could not
understand his motives unless it was
for campaign purposes but so far as
he was concerned he would not vote
for him on such platform.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

Naturally a crowd would gather
any place to see and listen to presi-
dent of the United States no matter
who it is. It is said at least $4,000
people gathered on the state house
grounds in Denver to see Presiden,
Taft. Again, hundred people well
scattered can make sufficient noise
to make it appear ten thousand are
cheering. Therefore it must not be
taken that an assembly of ten thous-
and people are all hackers Of the
president or that all are enthusias-
tic in applause.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

Villa and his gang are returning
the compliment-taking Carranzistas
from trains and hanging them. AS
wSs stated in these columns few
days ago, Old Mexico has become
hot bed of cut throats under Car
rama and Villa and it matters little
who it is 50 some one is killed or
x&assinated. Americans are pre-
ferred but when they are not plenti-
full Mexican general or a comman
Greaser will answer the purpose.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

We have heard much about frenzied
finance the past few years, but the
frenzied preparedness talk takes the
cake and the whole bakeshop now. In
the meantime the monied interests
are laying aside unheard of profits
and the eastern banks are running
over with gold. The people will have
to pay the bill after time. But the
munition hackers are making the
mare go while they have chance,
realizing that after time the peo-
pie will wake up and retire those in
authority who are endeavoring to
bring on a war with European ma
tions to force preparedness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

Sad to relate, but is seems to be
q foregons conclusion that the Unit
ed States has president who is
unbalancing the minds Of the people
with war spirit which means war
on smaller pretexts than those that
have embroiled Europe. And, sadder
still, it is all for the purpose of re-
election-to make people forget the
domestic policy which is admittedly
failure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

We see no reason to become pessi-
nlistic over the snow situation. True,
trains are laid out, but no great loss
has ben occasioned. We have escap-
ed serious loss or damage that can
not be easily repaired. The block
sde is, of course, inconvenient to
those who are caught away from
home and others who want To get
away, but this is all in a life time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
Country Shoppers.

Country Shoppers.
Elton Apperson of Salt Creek, s.
I. Frizell of Spring creek, Bert
Spinning, Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Handley
and George Handley of the Florida
mesa, Mrs. J. H. Swire of the Grif-
fifth section and Mrs. Elmer Hays Of
the Animas valley gave Durango mer-
chants their patronage today. Mrs.
Swires and Mrs. Hays are what peo-
pie please to designate these days
as snow widows, their respective
husbands being blockaded on the east
side of the range.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
Finds Unbroken Trail.

Gus Gilbert of Thompson's park,
who has been staying at his brother
Johns ranch at Oxford for the past
month received the news of Philip
Olbert's death Wednesday evening at
5 o'clock. Yesterday morning at T
he and his nephew started for Du-
range on horse back. For a number
of miles they had to break trails thru
snow three and half feet deep. 1t
required sever hours to make the
journey. This morning Mr.. Gilbert
and his daughter, Miss Lena, left for
the park.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
Winter Outing In Pagosa.

Shorty" Franklin and Mr.. Dear
styne of the Peters Paper company
are two of the bunch of four tray
cling men who have been marooned in
Pagosa Springs since January 25.
Roads and trails are blocked by five
feet of snow. AS elsewhere in the
San Juan basin affairs are moving
apace with the traffic.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

Floods all over the country. Guess
we will get what is coming to us in
that line about next May or June.
Then the damage will be small COM
pared to other sections. But why
look forward to such things except
to prepare as much as possible
against damage?
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

There are some who are beginning
to think that by the time the Demo-
cratic convention meets the country
will become so disgusted with Wood
rows policy of embroiling this ma
tion with war with Europe thru
his preparedness scheme. that his
party will be compelled to side track
him for some other man.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY
Southern Arrivals.

Southern Arrivals.
Among the arrivals on last nights
Southern were Mrs. Lodi Miles and
little daughter. who will remain uu-
til after the Cundy benefit concert;
+. c. Ames, who directed the funeral
OF the late James Caviness; A. Hahn,
who transacted business in Mancos
between trains; Harry Dixon and /.
Il. Levey, commercial men.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
Old Timer Failing Fast.

Charlie Hilliker, local octogenari.
an IS i'll at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Buchanan. He is daily
growing weaker and little hope is
held out for his recovery. Mr.. Hill
ker was one of Durango's first post
masters. He served as county COM
missioner in the early days. When
the Masonic lodge was formed in
Durango, he was the first Master.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

If the situation is SO critical why
isn't Mr.. Wilson in Washington at
tending to his duties instead of con-
Quoting his lobbying over the United
States. He is the only president that
ever left the presidential chair to
lobby in time of peril whiche he is
trying to make the people believe ex-
lists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
Ore Supply at Smelter.

Many have been interested to know
what effect the blockade is going to
have upon the smelter. Manager Gil
bert estimates there is enough ore
on hand for months run. Pros
poets are favorable for the blockade
to be lifted before it is necessary
to cease operations. If another block
ade occurs or the ore received Is not
the kind required for smelling pur-
poses, it may be necessary to close
the plant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
HELP YOUR LIvER-lT PAYS.

When your liver gets torpid and
your stomach acts quesr. take Dr..
Kings New Life Pills and you will
find yourself feeling better. They
purify the blood, give you freedom
from constipation. biliousness, diz-
ziness and indigestion. You feel fine
just like you. want to fssl. Clsai
the complexion too. Csc at Druggists
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
Senator Sherman of Illin

Senator Sherman of Illinois is
looming up as presidential posi-
bility. He is able and conservative
and would command the entire vote Of
the German element. While the nom-
inee should not be for the purpose
of catering to any one element he
should combine the elemsnta oe eaa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
MANY PEOPLE DON'T KNOW.

A sluggish liver can cause a person
an awful lot of misery. Spells of
dizziness. headaches, constipation
and biliousness are sure signs thai
your liver needs help. Take DR.. Kings
New Life Pills and see how they help
tone up your system. Fine for the
stomach. too. Aids digestion. Purifies
the blood and clears the csmplsxion
Only 25c. at your druggist.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

found the depth to be exactly three
feet. Day before yesterday he took
measurements in the same point and
the scale showed the depth was three
feet and seven inches.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
Take Remain to Country Home.

George Gilbert left for Thompson's
park this morning with the remain:
of his eldest brother, Philip Gilbert,
who passed away at Ochsner's hos
pital yesterday morning. Arrange
ments have been made to hold the
funeral from the Dix Luthern churc!,
Sunday afternoon at 1870. The other
members of the Gilbert family and
Undertaken Goodman leave for the
park Sunday morning to attend the
service.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

We cannot see the logic of Presi-
dent Wilson. He talks about pre-
serving home honor. In the face of
this he has permitted hundreds Of
Americans to be foully murdered in
Old Mexico and scarcely raised his
voice
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
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1t begins to look as tho President
Wilson was going to be the real
and only genuine preparedness advo-
cate. AT any rate he is outdoing
even the munition makers in playing
the game.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

Get behind the Durango Exchange.
1t is an institution that should be
kept up if for nothing more than
social purposes and meeting. place
for Dprangoites- and the rural popu-
lation-
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

The building of few additional
war ships, submarines and air ships
is not preparedness, but keeping
abreast of the times. the sane policy
that has been pursued for many years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

Wonder what section of the country
will come in for the devastating
floods after the Arkansas river getA
thru its rampage. The elements have
sure been busy this winter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
Conditions in Silverton.

NohAAtiOhs III t5lAN NchtUu
I Years Of experience in the Silver
ton camp have taught our neighbors
much in the way of preparedness for
long blockades. At the beginning of
the winter, many place sufficient
amount of food in the family larder
to tide them over the weeks communi.
cations with the outside world are
cut off. A number of Silverton men
who have families in the isolated
camp are snow bound in Durango.
They report their respective house
hould are well supplied with the
necessities of life, and do not feel
the danger of a shortage in these
things is imminent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
Additional Pleasures.

The travellers who spent a couple
of days on the train between Farm
ington and Bondad viewing the snow
covered landscape had additional
pleasures awaiting them when they
started to make the last stage of the
journey to Durango by sleigh. All
went well until an unusually bad piece
of road was encountered. The We
hicle turned over and the occupants
had an opportunity to feel the scenery
as well as gaze upon it at q closer
range.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
Prospecting for Germans.

Charles Fleck, Mine Host of the
Hotel Savoy, boarded the train for
Hesperus today, where he will make
the trip on snow shoes toward the
head of Lightner creek to determ-
inc if his two German friends who
are interested with him in mining
properties, have weathered the
storm.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

Floods have been visited upon most
every section of the Pacific coast and
now the territory tributary to the
Arkansas in the southern states is
being devastated. Pretty soon it will
be the Ohio, then the Missouri and
Mississippi. One continual round of
pleasure for those living along the
river bottoms,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

Land values are going to increase.
The events Of the past year have
demonstrated that we have the best
and most equitable climate in the
world and soil that cannot be beat
en-. Why live elsewhere under such
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

to the greed Of the war god whose
parents are the munition makers. The
article in question shows the fallacy
of the present agitation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

Sylvester Viereck handed the pre-
paredness hackers bunch which hit
the nail right smack on the head.
Every time Maxim visits city to
make speech the daily papers fol-
low with flaming advertisement to
buy stock in some proposed munition
plant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

The Republicans should nominate
genuine conservative for president.
This nation is not demanding war or
a war president.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
Good News from the Little Maude.

J. w. Walker came up from the Lit
tie Maude Wednesday, bringing some
fine specimens of ore with him. 1t
is evident that this property needs
development to make it the best mine
in the San Juan basin. Let US hope
this proves thus on account of the
great aid it would be in settling this
valley with thousand more desir-
able settlers, says the Montezuma
Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

One day we hear this country has
no navy and the next that we are
the best equipped of any nation out
side Of Great Britain. It's to laugh.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

The Germans engineering the raid
or that captured the British liner
Appam are entitled to credit us hav-
ing nerve and ingenuity. Sure a
neat trick on the British who have
claimed that the ocean was practically
clear Of German raiders.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
coed Work Gro = ng.

~ cording 20 the Nj ntezuma jour
nal the Cortez Woman's club have
fitted up rest room something after
the manner of the successful Durango
venture which is certain to prove a
great convenience to the ladies conf
ing in from the country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY
Death of a Pioneer.

Death OF Pioneer.
William McRae, pioneer farmer
of San Juan county, N. NJ, died at
the family home in the Pennington
vicinity yesterday at the advanced age
of 73. He had resided in the sec
tion for more than 3s years. Shortly
after the county was organized he
served as clerk and recorder.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

1t appears the pocket book contin-
ues to rule the nation. Even sup
posed conservative president has beer
enmeshed in the snares set by the
monied powers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
January Report of
Breen Schools.

The Breen school in charge of Mrs.
Effie Bryce has an enrolment of A
pupils. Regardless of the bad wealth
er and the number of small children
the average attendance for the
month was %. Those whose names
appear on the honor roll-pupils
neither absent or tardy-are Annie
Harris, Vida Garcia, Gladys Potter
field, Jane Poterfield, Goldie Potter
field, Hattie Poterfield and Gilbert
Slade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

We are kicking about taxes. Most
every county in the universe Is
bonded for more money just for roads
than the entire DEBT If La Plata,
including city and schools. We do
not know what a bond burden means
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
Gives 1916 the Honors.

e. E. Hampton, prominent ranch
man who has been located in the
Lower Florida section since the wan.
mh '7o's, is willing to concede the
snow fall in his vicinity has been
greater this winter than In "a. In
that year. after the snow settled,
h MEASURE . plao IN his field I'd
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

The Herald does not want either
Wilson or Roosevelt for presiden-.
Both are leading the fight for the
munition plants.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

This paper leaves senaationalism
and Misrepresentation for Deaye
kind Of newspapers. Facts are good
enought for this sheet
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
Country Marketers.

F. w. Kneger, Lyman Mead and
Mrs. Baldwin of the Animas valley;
J. M. Nelson, of Sunnyside; Griffith
Schreck, w. N. McTaggart and Mr..
and Mrs. j. L. Jackson of the Flo
rida and Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Nc
Cav of the Florida mesa We're in
town today on marketing expeditions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

To Make Home with
Aunt and Uncle.
Richard Fay, who was left home
less yesterday by the death Of his
motAsr Mrs. Hattie Fay, Will sseon,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

It's all right to talk about as big n
navy as any nation on earth, but it
means sacrificing our independence :
as a peace nation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
Gay Grandfather.

Our friend Bill Myler, of Monte
yuma is the grandfather of 12-pound
girl born to Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Rit-
ter a few days go. The little lady's
mother was formerly Miss Mona N.Y.
ler.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

Many of US are wondering how
the Denver bell-hops are getting along
since they were caught bootlegging.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
Explosion at Light Plant.

Ed Finn is at Ochsner's hospital
receiving treatment for burns on his
face and arm, injuries he sustained
last night when steam pipe explod-
ed at the Light plant. AS a result
of the explosion the steam plant is
closed down for repairs and the old
power viii be used for operations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

Take away the millionaires benin i
preparedness and there wouldn't be
enough noise TO wake up q babe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
Bayfield, Road Opened.

The Bayfield-Durango road was
opened yesterday. Stage Driver
Gren arrived in town with three pas.
sengers, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Camp.
ssu aAd Ark ISl1es TajAss,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

Someone should wire Woodrow to
return to Washington and attend to
business if the situation is so delicate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

pany his uncle and aunt, Hr. and Mrs.
Kellar to Montrose to reside with
them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

The ID. & r. G. officials might heat
a kettle of water and pour it on the
slides in the Animas canon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

Rest Period for Fire Boys.
Nearly three months have elapsed
since the fire boys have responded
to a call. The last alarm was turned
in on the night of November 10.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07
Down They Go.

Tonight the Exchange bowling al
leys are reserved for party. and
tomorrow night there will be two con
tests between four ladies' teams. The
first will be for ten pounds of Du-
rango creamery butter between the
ten ladies who made the highest
scores in the recent tournament, and
the last contest will be for five gal
Ions of buttermilk between the ladies
who made the smallest scores. Any
one who does not think the tenpins
will fly should witness the two con-
tests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

servatism with ability and nerve to
act in case Of necessity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-07

Prof. M. C. Whitaker. son of Mr..
and Mrs. R. B. Whitaker of North
Durango has been chosen to deliver
lecture to Columbia alumni on the
day of their annual celebration. The
Alumni News of January 81, says:
Columbia will celebrate Alumni day
February IL. A feature Of the oc-
casion will be three lectures on var
ious phases Of the European war.
Prof. N c. Whitaker, who has been
greatly interested in the manufacture
OF high explosives and the ingre-
dents used, will speak on the subject.
He is one of the younger genera
ton of professors who has made
name for himself in his branch of
learning and the alumni will be in
terested in what he has to say.
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