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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10
PUBLIC TRUSTEES SALE.

WHEREAS, John NJ. Crawford and
Dora N. Crawford, his wife, by their
certain trust deed, dated January 10,
1911, which said trust deed was re-
corded in the office of the county
clery and recorder of La Plata Coun-
ty, Colorado on Januray 90. 1911, in
book III at page 566 of said records,
did convey to the public trustee OF
La Plata county, Colorado, the follow
ing described property, situate in La
Plata county, Colorado, to-wit:
The west half of the southwest
quarter (Wk Of SWA) of section
one (1) and the East half of the
Southeast quarter (EA or SEA- oil
section two (2); all in township
thirty-four (34) north range twelve
(12) west, New Mexico principal
meridian. Together with an undivid-
ed one-twelfth (-12) interest in the
Hay Gulch irrigating Ditch and all
other water rights thereunto belong
ing. Also together with the right OF
way for carrying and conveying same
with all irrigating bitches and ditch
rights belonging thereto.
IN TRUST, to secure to Mrs. F. l..
Lawther the payment of one certain
promissory note for the principal sum
of fourteen hundred dollars ($1,-
100000, with interest thereon at the
rate of six and one-half per cent
(6ia) per annum from date until
paid, interest payable semi-annually,
dated January 10, 1911, and due and
payable on or before three (3) years
after date.
AND WHEREAS, said trust deed
provided that in case of the default
In the payment of said note or in
the payment Of the interest thereon,
according to the tenor and effect of
said note, or in the payment in due
season of all taxes and assessments
on said premises or in case of viola
ton or breach of any of the terms,
conditions, covenants or agreements
therein contained; then, upon notice
and demand in writing, filed with
the party of the second part by the
beneficiary therein or by the legal
holder of said Indebtedness secured
thereby that such beneficiary or legal
holder has declared the violation of
any of the covenants therein contain
ed and has elected to advertise said
premises and demands said sale, It
shall and may be lawful for party of
the second part to sell and dispose of
said premises en- masse or in separate
parcels, as the public trustee may
think best. all the right, title, and
interest of the said John NJ. Craw-
ford and Dora N. Crawford. parties
of the first part, their heirs, and as
signs therein at public auction at the
west front door of the county court
house, in the county of La Plata and
state of Colorado, or on said premises
or any part thereof as may be speci-
fled in said notice of sale, for the
highest and best price the same will
bring in cash. four weeks notice hav-
ing been previously given of the time
and place of such sale by advertise
ment in some newspaper of general
circulation at the time published in
said La Plata county.
AND WHEREAS, default has been
made in the payment Of said note
and all interest thereon from the 18th
day Of January, 1911, except TIE sum
sf Ss1.0o on January -. 1913 sad
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10
CHEERFUL WOMEN

Dependency is thing of evil origin
and evil results. Worry produces moth
ing but wrinkles and wretchedness.
Let the reader put up little note on
her bureau, on her desk, and at the
head of her bed, just two words, DON'T
WORRY. Worry is the greatest foe to
the happiness of any household. An
anxious. despondent face, a fretful.
complaining voice, will make every one
uncomfortable.
A woman's nerves are more truly the
cause of worry than outside troubles.
The nerves are of a woman's body the
telegraph system. which surely warns
her of any trouble in the feminine
makeup.
DR.. Pierce, during long period
of practice, found that prescription
made with glycerine, entirely of roots
and herbs, without the use of alcohol.
cured over ninety per cent. of such
cases. After using this remedy for
many years in his private practice he
put it up in form that would make
it easily procurable.
Women are earnestly advised to take
it for irregular or painful periods,
backache. headache. displacement. ca
tarrhal condition, hot flashes, sallow
complexion and nervousness.
For girls about to enter womanhood,
women about to become mothers, and
for the changing days of middle age
DR.. Picrcc's Favorite Prescription
should always be on hand. In liquid
or tablets
Write DR. Pierce. Buffalo, N. Y. for
free 1876 page book on woman's dis
cases. Every woman should have one.
DIR. Piercc's Medical Adviser, cloth
bound, sent free 10 you on RECEIPT of 3
dimes Cor stamps to pay the expense of
mailing only. DR.. Pierce, lnvalids'
Hotel. Buffalo. n Y.
If you are troubled with Indigestion,
.na s.a sGn; III. Hsid Hsss
depend upou aa iaeetiys Hvs1, use ps,
pssscs's Piesssat psllds-Ad~
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10

Billy Sunday has been holding a
revival in Trenton, New Jersey, and
and one of his hitters of the saw
dust trail went down to Washington
and called at the White house to see
Tumulty, who asked, what do they
say about us back homer" The Sun
dayite replied. I'm sorry you didn't
ask me that question before l was
converted, because don't use sucn
language any more"
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10

Missouri closed the year 1915 with
deficit of $l.500,000. 1t had a
Democratic state administration.
There is evidently harmony between
the state and national administra-
tions on fiscal problems.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10
Party Leaves for silverton.

Joe Terry, W. E. Mcguire and
Ed. Brown left on the work train
for Silverton this morning. They will
cover the distance between Rockwood
and Tacoma on skis tonight. Tomor-
row they expect to reach Silverton
Mr.. Terry returned from Denver las,
evening. The other members Of the
party came down to Durango night
before last. Mr.. Mcguire was after
yeast and baking powder and Mr.
Brown after films.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10

The Pennington Enterprise is COM
ing in for much censure on the part
of the Pennington people and the
county as well for it sensational hear
say reports regarding W. I. Shelton
Time will tell who is in the right. In
the meantime Mr.. Shelton appears
to have the confidence of the peo-
pie
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10

ed him After the program the
Smeller land ard orchestra tan ,ered
Mr. Cundy : surprise in the forI,
Il Il benefit nance. Many of the
audience part, pated in this part of
the evenings entertainment which
continued until late hour.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10

WANTED-To lease out water in Big
Stick ditch, and sell or lease water
in H-H ditch for 1916. Lessee to
pay ditch assessments. p. G. Ellis,
20S Boston Bldg, Salt Lake City,
Utah, or lockwood & Perkins, Du-
range. Also land and water under
both bitches to lease. 1-27-tf.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10

William Morrison, Jr., today sup
piled the trade with potatoes grown
on his Florida ranch.
II. N. Linebarger, president of the
Tiffany Land site company, is home
from trip to Iowa, where he visit
ed his mother.
James Briggs returned to Allison
this morning after giving his atten-
tion TO matters in connection with
his fathers estate.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. H. Menzer were
here last night en- route to their
home in Cortez. About Christmas
time they left for points east to
spend a month. Railroad conditions
made their stay more lengthy than
they had planned.
DR.. Condit, of Silverton left for
Wyoming this morning to testify in
the case of Bob Meldrum, formerly
marshal of Telluride who is being
tried for the murder Of "Chinck"
Bowen. Medium is not unknown in
Durango. At one time he figured
in sensational divorce suit in the
local county court.
b. C. Hampton went down the Red
Apple line today after the trade.
When the recent hard storm occurred
Mr.. Hampton found himself maroon
ed in Telluride. After tarrying there
for several days he made the trip
home via Montrose, Gunnison, Salida
and Alamosa. reaching here on Mon
day nights delayed train.
Mrs. Philip Gilbert, who has just
been appointed administrative of her
husbands estate, returned to Thomp-
sons park this morning. Her son,
Elmer, who has ben a patient in
0chsner's hospital for a month, ac-
companied her. The eldest son is
rapidly recovering from his long i'll
ness and expects to be able to leave
Tor the ranch is about a week
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10
Meeting of Wool Growers.

The annual meeting of the Wool
Growers association will be held in
Durango tomorrow. Special commit
tees are in session today preparing
their reports to the organization. A
number of flockmasters from differ
ent parts of the San Juan basin are
here today and many others are ex-
pected tonight. Among the freight
agents of various railroads who will
be present to solicit business for their
lines are c. M. Low, M. o. Coulton,
E. S. May, W. H. Bird and c. T.
Schlaebitz. Included in the matters
to be discussed will be marketing
of wool, increasing the territory COW
cred by the association and proposed
changes in range regulations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10
Business Duties.

Attending to business connected
with his mercantile establishment had
part in occupying ]. j. Morris at
tention while he was in Durango to-
day. Mr.. Morris conducts a store at
Allison.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10

G. t. Cline in Mancos Times ad-
vises the bonding of Montezuma coun-
ty for $l50.000 to build road and
bridges and then cutting down the
road levy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10
How Some Folks Diet.

How Some Folks Diet.
A local physician tells the follow
ing: A very stout woman sat in the
consulting room of certain doc
tors office. Her reason for seeing
him was that he might perscribe some
course OF treatment that would re-
duce her too solid flesh, and after
some consideration the physician
drew out dietary for her, ordered
her to strictly follow it and report
to him in month. At the end of
that time she came back looking
stouter than ever. The doctor was
aghast. "Are you sure you ate what
was ordered?" he asked. Every
thing answered the patient. "And
nothing else?" he asked, his brow
wrinkled with perplexity. Nothing
whatever. doctor, except, of course,
my regular meals"
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10
Durango Students Make Good.

Considering its size and its dis
tance from the large educational GEN.
tiers, Durango is as well represented
in the universities and colleges as
any town in the state. 1t is crafty
ing to know that in the institutions
not one of our local high school grad
yates were included in the ranks of
those who were returned to their fond
parents as soon as the results of the
finals mt the end of the first semester
were known, At the state university
the tests were made especially hard
in order to raise the standard until
onl ythe industrious and able students
could pass. Last year SO "flunked."
This year the number was consider
able higher, but not one Of the IA
young people from Durango was In
cluded in the lot--a record Of which
all people interested In our sslsels
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10
are proud.
City Council Proceedings.

DIR. II. S. Cooper was chosen health
physician at the meeting Of the city
council last night. The bond Of Kieth
Rucker, who has been appointed city
auditor, was approved. Bills aggre-
eating $3.926.17 were allowed. These
were divided as follows: General ex-
panses, $2,061.O8; Public library,
$76S.78; principal and interest on
bonds, $1,133.31. The request made
by the public utilities commission that
the city open set of accounts in con-
formity with their uniform system
was discussed and immediate steps
will be taken to conform with it. The
matter of having the Public library
keep it's own accounts was consid-
cred, and will probably be acted upon
at the next meeting. The board de-
cided not to renew the insurance pol
icies on the fire horses, as the de-
partment is to be motorized at an
early date. According to the latest
advice the new fire truck will not
be forwarded to Durango earlier than
March 10. The delay is due to the
late date the order was given to the
manufacturers. c. L. Taylor was
given permission to advertise his
business by placing 12-foot double
dial clock on the curbing in front of
his store. Charles Stilwell and Fred
Titus were granted pool table licen-
ses, and George Robertson, Jr.. was
granted dairy license. Several mat
!ers of importance will be consid
,red at the next regular meeting.
Cundy Benefit Concert.
The Cundy benefit was a success
both from a financial and musical
standpoint. The absence of formality
which characterized the affair made
it one of the most unique and pleas
ing concerts in Durango's entertain
ment annals. The stage was arranged
as homelike living room where COM
fort and good cheer were the key
notes. A harmonious combination of
rugs covered the floor and formed
part of the effective background.
Here and there family portraits and
familiar scenes dotted the walls.
Easy chairs had part in the furn.
ishing. Over all the warm light from
the fireplace cast soft glow. Thru
out the evening little Louise Miles
tha four-yaar-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Lodi Miles, was present
and her interesting. unaffected child
like manner made the homelike pic
ture complete. The well balanced
program was rendered as tho the Mes
danes McDevitt and Miles and the
Misses Hooker and Hill and the Mes
srs. Cundy. Hubbard and Lake, the
talented musicians who took part.
had assembled in a private residence
for an evenings pleasure and the diff
ferent numbers were given or the
inspiration of the moment. Every
one Of the musical folk was at their
bci. and each feature brough. ncrth
enthusiastic applause. As token of
appreciation the ladies' were showered
with flowers. Just before thu last
number was rendered Mr.. Cvndy in
5 few well ca,sen words exp.-s-. d
his deep appreciation Tor the eour-
tssiss Durango psspls had sRtssA.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY

William Morrison, Jr., today sup.
piled the trade with potatoes grown
on his Florida ranch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10

H. N. Linebarger. president of the
Tiffany Land site company, is home
from a trip to Iowa, where he visit
ed his mother.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-10

James Briggs returned to Allison
this morning after giving his atten
tion TO matters in connection will
his fathers estate.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-03-18
OPPOSES HYSTERlA OF
PREPAREDNESS WHICH
rs SWEEPING COUNTRY

Speaking before the Syracuse Uni
versity alumni at an annual meeting
recently, Chancellor James Roscoe
Day protested against the present hys-
terra on the subject of mil tary pre-
paredness. He does not feel that there
is immediate fear that the United
States will be attacked
Germany" he said, "for the priyi,
lege OF testing her Krupp guns, gave
the lives of her brave sons. We want
none of that here. We do not want to
call to war our young men from the
fields, the factories and the mines.
God put US here to work out the des-
tiny OF the last great nation. and we
have not had to burden our shoulders
with the carrying of guns"
He added that he believed in manly
men and was not opposed to military
instruction. He also is an advocate Of
reasonable armament and reasonable
military force. What he was ever
opposed to was, he said, "the present
war hysteria," and the attempt to shift
the great issue of peace for the issue
of war.
'It is time notice is served upon
the men who are canvassing this coun-
try politically that 1t is not American
and we will not stand for it" he said.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-03-18

want TO resist an offensive invasion
of his country? =.
| think not. for he himself recog-
GiZes that such an invasion would re-
suit In the death of many persons,
damage to property, in shock and fear;
in the final necessity of preparedness
for the emergency. ~. .s. g
Can any true citizen believe that to
prevent such catastrophe by ade-
quate preparedness is not the chief
duty Of government ..,... III.
Let US hear no more about expense
II We are SO mean, SO contemptibly
stingy that we can't spend few mil
hons TO protect our wives. and chill.
cren. We do not deserve to possess
the billions we have now We deserve
the fate Belgium did not deserve but
suffered =
For without outside help We may
now fortify ourselves against the com
bined forces of the world and estab-
lish ourselves in a seat from which
Protest will be effective and from
which a word will prevent the injus-
tice to and murder of helpless mea
and women. .E. .. g.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-03-18

When Jerry Bryant, of Bryants
Minstreis told Dan Emmett, one OF
his company's popular members, to
write song for the company, neither
he nor Emmett dreamed that the pro-
duct of that effort would become i'm
mortal. @-.....: -. -:
When Emmett sat down to the task
and attempted to gather his wits, he
found his mind in state of chaos till
he looked through the window at the
storm outside and was reminded of
how many times, in his earlier circus
days, when the show would be caught
in a cold storm in the northland, he
had heard the negro canvasmen wall
II wish was in Dixie"
That was Emmett's cue-the lost
chord as 1t were-and, turning to his
table, he found the inspiration SO pro-
life of results that in very short
time he had produced Dixie Land"
q song-child destined to inspire ma
tion and reach worldwide popularity.
Written In '5s.
That was way back in '59 and,
though more than a half-century has
passed, and fumberiess songs have;
found popular favor for time only
to pass on to obscurity, Dixie" still
lives. and is dear to every American
heart.
Dixie" the song that was adopted
as the national song of the South and
the inspiring strains OF which were
ever after heard in the battle lines;
the song that was sung with equal
popularity north OF the Mason and
Dixon line and In. later years became
like q forging link in the new unity
OF North and South. Was it not
thankless nation that would allow the
author Of such song to die in OBJ
scurity and lie in an unmarked grave
for years? H.
One man, at least, thinks there has
been q regretable lack of appreciation
on the part of the public, and as evi-
dence OF his earnestness, there is soon
to be formally dedicated handsome
tablet over the last resting place OF
the father of Dixie" in Mount Yer
non, Ohio, which this man caused to
be erected in memory of one who.
though lowly and unassuming, was
truly the giyer Of mucn u mis- country.
Could Not Raise Money. >'"
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-03-18
YERDuN Battle SINNERS
DOWN TO ARTILLERY FIRE.

LONDON, Eng, March 1S.-The in
tensity Of the fighting around Ver-
dun, which, after a brief hull, recon-
menced the other day, has now dwin-
died away, save for isolated artillery
fire.
Reports from the front declare that
the heavier guns of the Gallo troops
have successfully bombarded Champ
neuyille, where they have destroyed
munition and supply depot estab-
lished by the Germans shortly after
the place was captured from the
French.
Elsewhere along the French and Bel
gian line there is comparative quiet,
say the official communiques, save
at points north of the River Aisne
There the Germans launched several
Infantry attacks after heavy preparar
tory artillery bombardment Bpt the
attacks proved vain, for the French
held in every instance, says Paris.
Reports from Constantinople declare
that the British troops at Kut-el-
Amara and in the Tigris Valley have
been disastrouslyi defeated and are In
retreat, with the Turkish forces in
pursuit.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-03-18

| cannot for the life of me under,
stand how anyone will believe for a
moment that our northern unprepared-
ness az the time of the Civil War was
a good thing for the United States!
Had the central government been
adequately prepared for the contest
there would have been on attempt on
the part of an adversary so intelli-
gent as the South was to achieve the
impossible
Official disloyalty that reached up
into the Presidents chair itself had
weakened the North and strengthened
the South, and the South felt sure of
ultimate victory when it fired on Fort
Sumpter. ..--. ~.
As sure as Germany felt of success
when she opened this war.
Had the northern half of the country
heen ready to suppress the other half's
disloyalty with powerful hand, the
great problem which caused the war
would have been settled in the way
Lincoln would have preferred it should
be settled "..~.
1t is quite possible land probably
trueD that ignorant and generally
weak powers will rush into war
against an inevitable worsting. Spain
Gid so. Mexico would. and so might
most any Of the backward nations of
Europe, Asia and America
No strong, intelligent government
would do it. .... ...s.... .~."
Therefore peaceful militarisim is in
finitely better than actual fighting.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-03-18

Emmett was not like the proverbial
prophet of whom it is said he "'is not
without honor, except In his own coun-
try" In the famous m1nstrel's home
town, Mount Vernon, ne was appre-
ciated and some years ago move
ment was started with view to rails
ing money for the purpose of placing
suitable stone above the grave of the
departed song writer. r.. .%.
The Mount Vernon Dramatic Club
started the project and made an or
ganized effort, but the result was that
they scarcely realized enough money
to defray the expense Of their work.
Other means were repeatedly resort.
ed TO-, but with mo better success and
the matter was virtually dropped.
About two years ago, James Lewis
Smith, a wealthy bachelor of Ashta.
bula, Ohio, who has erected several
memorials at different places, in con.
versation with a cnance acquaintance
whose home was IN Mt Vernon,
learned of the futile attempts toward
a memorial and ne decided to investi.
gate the matter and do alone what
an unappreciatiye nation had failed to
do ... ....'...
Project Went Rapidly. "...s. II. -.
To that end he got into communi-
cation with the Citizens Association
OF Mt Vernon, and the project pro
gressed rapidly to the final placing OF
handsome granite memorial.
The tablet is Of Imperial Blue"
Vermont granite. eight feet high and
10 inches thick, and OF artistic design
and workmanship. 1t bears the fol.
lowing inscription. 49,.
To the Memory Of ~.
DANIEL DECATUR EMMETT
go. 1Sle--iy04 ~ i
whose Song H..
DIXIE LAND
Inspired the Courage and Devotion
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-03-18
BRlTAlH's KING AND QUEEN
REVIEW IRISH TROOPS.

+ LONDON, Eng, March 18.-The
King and Queen observed ST. Patrick's
Day by ceremonial visit to the head
quarters OF the Irish guards here.
The regimental officers on duty and
the reserve battalions undergoing
training for the trenches were turned
out in full dress for the visit
Her Majesty brought with her a
supply of Irish shamrocks, sent to her
by John Redmond, the Irish National
ist leader. and these she distributed
among the officers.
King George in brief address
lauded the bravery of the famous old
regiment. speaking Of the deeds that
1t had done in past wars. as we'll as
during the fighting in Flanders. He
established the regiment as the Irish
Volunteer Guard, in commemoration
oil its deeds during the South African
var &1 ... r.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-03-18
BENSON WANTS
CALIFORNIANAVY
YARD DEVELOPED
Prefers Mare Island to Puget
Sound as Site for First
Glass; Plant 49,.
rAssooiatsd Press BY Federal wir.les.l

= WASHINGTON, ID. C., March 1S.-
Rear Admiral Benson is strongly in
favor Of making the navy yard at
Mare Island capable of building great
battleships and as many OF them as
the Pacific coast might need for its
defense from attack.
Il believe that such navy yard,
so equipped. would be of vastly more
value to the country, and especially TO
the coast region, than one located
upon Puget Sound said the admi-
raj. l. - =.
II would need to be what he char
acterized as 'first-clas plant in ev.
cry sense OF the word" he told the
committeeman. III