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Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-30
PLAINFIELD
British American War Relief Fund
 Reaches $480.87 - Francis Sullivan Stands High at Pistol Practice SpecuIating as to Political Places.

specuIating as to Political Places.
 At a meeting of the British -Ameri- can war relief fund held at the home of President Cornelius Hirst on Law ton Heights Monday evening the fol- lowing report was issued for the week ending Saturday, Aug. 26: Amount pre- viOusly collected, $4G2 27; collection on Saturday, the 26th. $18.6o; total, $480.-
 Treasurer zeck Tetlow of the local fund sent another check of $40 to Treasurer Henry J. Whitehouse at the New York headquarters, this check bringing the amount sent since the or ganizatiOn of the PIainfeld branch to $476.
 The collectors for this week will be Zeck Tetlow for the old village and John Higginbottom for the new will lage.
 The committee of the fund corrects a typographical error which appeared in the last report of the standing of the fund published in The Bulletin: In stead of a contribution of $50 from Jo- seph HargraWes of Occun, it should read soc.
 A Good Marksman.
 Friends of Francis Sullivan, a Plain field young man, who is a member of the Yale battalion, encamped at Toby hanna, Pa-, are pleased to hear that TH is ranking high at pistol practice in camp. Pistol practice, in which every member participates, is held, and in order to continue shooting, a, mark of 50 at each shoot must be attained Any member falling below this mark is dropped out of that particular shoot At present MT. Sullivan is the only member out of his tent who is still participating
 Political Speculation.
 People in this section believe that Holm Cf (H9iIn1 nd MarOal Taffa pubhcans, will again be elected first sncnraa .alantralaa, z-,s.,n.nti.rsI.-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-30

WHEN YOU WANT to put your bus mess before the public. there Is no medium better than through the ad- vertising columns of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-30

providing he is a candidate for re- election. MT. Coffey, democrat, was elected over James German. democrat, last year, after an exciting struggle. German. it is said is in the field strong this year. and his packers expect to see him third selectman, an office he formerly held.
 Miss Annie Alexander is spending two weeks vacation at Boston, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-30
STONINGTON

Principal Fred E. kutscher Resigns to Go to North Grosvenordale-Joh ohm son Billings Wedding - Sudden Death.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-30
MATTERS

William Watson Lawrence, who erected Stone HCGFa the largest and perhaps most cos. !.lansion at Watch Hill, and which las just been com pIeted, died Tuesday at his home in New York city. Stone House is built of native granite, is located on Ocean View highway, facing east beach and is surrounded by wide grounds, ar tistically laid out, and is the most at tractive estate in the Watch Hill col ony. The force of servants is at Stone House, and it was the intention of MT. and Mrs. Lawrence to occupy the place for the first time this month. MT. Lawrence had been ill for about four weeks, and his condition was so serious that he could not have made the trip to Watch Hill.
 MT. Lawrence was known as a man ufactuTer. He was born in Hunting ton, Penn, April 22, 1859, son Of Jacob and Anna Elizabeth Watson Lawrence. He graduated from Princeton college with A. B. degree in 1878. He be- came connected with the firm of Shy dam, Lawrence and company, and MT. B. $. Snydam and company from 1878 to 1884. He established the firm of W. W. Lawrence and company, and Sterling White Lead company, In 1893, and was president of the National Lead company. He was O member of the American Whig Society Of Prince ton, Pennsylvania Society Of New York, Military Order Legion or Honor and Society of Colonial Wars. He was also a member of these clubs: Uni- versity, Metropolitan, Riding AutomO- bile of America, Princeton, Lawy and Westchester Country club, of New York city, the Duquesne club of Pitts burgh and the Maryland club of Bal timOre. His New York city residence was at TAO Fifth avenue, and his of fees at III Broadway. MT. Lawrence leaves his widow.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-30

George Benjamin Utter represented Westerly at the meeting of the repub- lican state central committee In Prov idence, Monday. The republican state and congressional conventions will be held in Infantry hall, Providence, De- tober Il, when presidential electors, a United States senator and state off, cers will be nominated. Caucuses for the election of delegates to these con ventions will be held not earlier than September Is, and not later than OctO- Der 6. The caucuses for nomination of state senators and representatives will be held not later than October 6. State Senator Ezra Dixon, candidate for renomination for congress for the First district, which includes Westerly, who is favored by the state Urganiza- tion, is opposed by Guy s. Norman. of Newport.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-30
ARMED AMERICANS RAIDED
 THE BIG BEND MINE
A Troop of U. s. Cavalry Killed Seven
 of the Raiders.

Fl Paso, Tex, Aug. 29-A band Of arffed Mexicans raidde the Big Bend fine near Tarlingua, Tex, Monday and destroyed the mine and machin- cry. A troop of the Sixth United States cavalry attacked the raiders, 1t is reported, killed seven and chased the remainder over the border
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Political Speculation.

People in this section believe that John c. Gallup and Marcel Jette, re- publicans, will again be elected first and second Selectman, respectively, but who the third selectrnan will be is a question. S. A. Coffey, who holds that office at present, is the favorite here,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-30

Lake Superior is as large as Ireland.
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bills gas at $1.50, and customers pay ing bills before the 10th of the month are given a reduction of forty cents per thousand. This discount will not be allowed under the new rate
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
EAVORS DRY NATION

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ia. The
house judiciary committee reported
favorably on nation wide prohibition
and the food investigation bills, but
unfavorable on the suffrage bill.
The members of the house judici-
AIRY committee are Edwin Y Webb Of
North Carolina; Charles C. Carlin of
Virginia; Robert Y. Thomas. Jr., of
Kentucky; Joseph Haggart, Kansas;
William l.. Igoe Of Missouri; Warren
Gard of Ohio; William Elze Williams
If Illinois, Richard S. whaley of
South Carolina; Harry H. Dale of
New York; Thaddeus II. Caraway, Of
Arkansas, M. NJ. Nicely Of West Vir-
ginia, Henry j. Steele of Pennsylva-
MIA; j. Randall Walker Of Georgia;
Andrew J. Volstead of Minnesota; /;
John NJ. Nelson of Wisconsin: Dick
7. Morgan of Oklahoma; Henry G.
Danforth of New York; George S.
Graham of Pennsylvania; Walther
M. Chandler Of New York; Leonidas
C. Dyer of Missouri and Hunter NJ.
Moss of West Virginia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
IRRIGATION ENTERPRISE

L. G. Miller of the Lumberton
country has been in Durango for a
day or two ON business in comec-
tion with the irrigation enterprise
N which he is interested over in that
section.
Mr.. Miller and others have been
engaged in building an irrigation
Itch some fourteen miles in length
-dnning thru the vicinities of Amar-
80. Lumberton and Dulce. The ditch
when completed will carry water for
5000 acres of land. The ditch fol-
ows closely the line of the d. G. K.
.. Most Of the work has been com
pleted. The final work will be done
early in the spring.
Mr.. Miller, the engineer in charge
Of the work, went down to Aztec to-
lay on business. He will spend part
II the winter in Durango.
This is the kind of work needed in
this country. Too much water is
flowing down the old San Juan that
never does any one any good.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
John REEDER HURT
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

John Reeder, the 9-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs w. p. Reeder, was
bruised about the head and face and
had one tooth knocked out today,
when he was struck by the city water
department truck, driven by T. H.
Ballard. The accident occurred at
noon on the alley between Fourth
and Fifth Avenue, in the vicinity Of
the Park school. Mr.. Ballard stated
he was driving out of the alley at the
rate Of about four miles an hour. At
the point where the view is obstruct-
ed by high board fence. the little
lads coming home from school, sud
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
DON'T EXPERIMENT.
You VIII Make No Mistake IL You
Follow This Durango Woman's
Advice.


Never neglect your kidneys.
If you have pain in the back, urin-
airy disorders, dizziness and nervous
ness, it's time to act and no time 10
experiment. These are frequently
symptoms of kidney trouble, and
a remedy which is recommended for
the kidneys should be taken in time.
Doan's Kidney Pills is a good rem
edy to use. No need to experiment.
1t has acted effectively in many cases
in Durango. Follow the advice Of
Durango woman.
Mrs. J. A. Strom, 800 Fourth Ave.
Durango, says "Some years ago
recommended Doan's Kidney Pills and
] have not changed my high opinion
Of them. Doan's Kidney Pills brought
me relief from kidney troubles that
were both annoying and painful"
Price 50c at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Strom had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props. pg4slo. N. Y.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
NO HIGHER PRICE FOR THIS

Whlle food and Clothing have adj
vanced in cost, it is well for the sick
that the prices of such reliable family
remedies as Foley Kidney Pills are
not increased. Persons in moderate
circumstances find doctors bills hard
to pay in the easiest of times. Don't
neglect weak, tired or disordered kid
neys. Foley Kidney Pills cost little
and relieve backache. pains in sides
and loins, sore muscles, stiff joints.
rheumatic pains and annoying blsd-
der trouble. S. G. Wall. Durango
Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
PLEADS NOT GUILTY
TO CHARGE OF PERJURY

f. Best was arraigned in Judge
Draper's court today on a charge OF
perjury. According to the informa-
tion he is charged with signing the
name Of some other man to an affi-
davit in the express Office in order to
secure a shipment of whiskey. He
plead not guilty. He was bound over
to the district court and placed under
$3.50 bonds. AS yet he has not fur
nished the amount that stands be-
tween him and liberty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
DISTRICT COURT

The effort to clear up the title TO
the land on which the Bayfield, NJ. T.
church is located has resulted In a
district court case in which num-
Der Of Bayfield, people have bean
subpoenaed. The plaintiff is W. r.
Maloy ct al and the defendants the
NJ. Il. church ct al. The case Is occu-
pying the attention of the court to-
day. Probably all the testimony will
not be taken until some time tomor-
row.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
GERMANS ADVANCE
ON TWO FRONTS

BERLIN, Dec. IA. Despite the
peace proposals Won Hindenburg's g
declaration is there will be no rest
in this winters stands. Military au-
thorities quote Won Hindenburg's re-
marks commenting upon the fact
that Germany carefully weighed the
peace question before the announce
ment was made, knowing England
does not desire peace because the Al
lies intend to spring an enormous
offensive.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
hank OFFICIAL RECOMMENDS
THEM

T. j. Norreu, V. 7. Bank Of Cot
tonwood, Tex, writes; Beyond doubt
/ have received great relief and take
great pleasure in recommending
Foley Kidney Pills. Kidney trouble
makes one worried and hopeless, by
aches. pains, soreness, stiffness,
bacbache, rheumatism. These symp-
TONS, aa well as sleep disturbing
bladder disorders, yield quickly to
Foley kidney Pills. They cast out
poisons and purify the blood. S. &.
NaH. Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
DUMP WAR BABIES ON MARKET

NEW YORK Dec. 14.--There is
much activity in the stock market
as a result of the Bear raid. Trad
ers, fearing a big tumble in prices
as a result of the peace proposals,
are dumping their stock Decreases
from three to ten points are report
ed.
Steel is down five points, Central
Leather eleven points, Marine pre-
ferred eight points and Marine COM
mon six points. The close was weak.
Utah Copper is off five points.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
1OPPER STRIKE IN THE
LUMBERTON SECTION

Much interest is manifested in the
ig copper strike made in the noun
aims 90 miles from Lumberton.
,pecimens of the ore brought to Du-
ango have attracted the attention
our most conservative mining men
md an expert has been sent to ex-
mine the properties. This morning
ONE men who have been engaged in
aiming in the La Platas left for the
Gene Of the strike where they will
lake locations if the find" is one
,aif as big as reported.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
FRAUD CHARGED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Attor-
ney General Gregory has turned over
to his assistant Todd the serious con-
sideration of the charges made by
II. B. Warner, a North Carolina pub
Usher, preferred tending to show an
understanding" among manufacture
ers Of paper to obtain "ruinous
prices"
Warner told Gregory that individ-
ually publishers were afraid to tes-
timfy, fearing their supply of paper
would be cut off. He said after the
agitation ia the house # rsPr.ssn-
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18


LONDON, Dec. 14.-The sentimen,
IS growing in favor that England
should include, in its answer to the
ierman peace proposals, clear and
EXPLICIT definition Of the Allies basic
eerms. 1t is certain the answer win
De rejection of the proposals but ii
s felt the Allies should make a coun.
Ter move as putting themselves as
he first to make definite demands
and concessions.
Bonar Law has made motion in
che house of commons for waI
aredit Of four hundred million pounds.
de said the average daily expendi-
cures reached five million seven
hundred thousand pounds. The to-
lal war credit has reached eighteen
md three quarters billion dollars.
Bonar Law announced Premier
Lloyd George WIS Ill and his physi-
eian would not permit him to see Wis.,
itors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ia. The
peace proposals have reached Ameri-
"a. A confidential memorandum from
which the change grew accompanied
the proposals. Within few hours
after the receipt of the official text,
Secretary of State Lansing at Pres
ident Wilson's order, transmitted. it
90 all belligerent capitals.
The communication was sent with.
out suggestions or comment by Will
son. The action was fulfilled at the
request Of the Central Empires made
Jy the United States.
1t is authoritatively stated that
President Wilson is still undecided
egarding his course. lie is awaiting
confidential advice from American
representatives in the Entente cap
itals.
The United Press has learned that
Wilson's greatest problem is to indi-
cate that it is not Americas desire
% intermediate, while he slmultan-
eously elicits from both sides some
official data regarding the prelimi'
aary terms which each regard neces-
iary for peace.
The administration hopes that the
Allies will not reject the note with
out indicating the minimum conees-
jions and the maximum demands for
/ peace basis. Ii the Allies will
establish these concessions and de-
mands the administration believes
Germany will respond likewise, thus
starting future point by which peace
IAN be established.
1t has been learned the administra-
zion has considered the effect of an
dncompromising Allied rejection on
The sentiment of the United States.
1t is believed the majority of Ameri-
cans want peace, although they dc
not want the United States to butt
in."
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
GRANGE ORGANIZER HAS
SUCCESSFUL VISIT HERE

F. A. Wells, state grange organic
er for Colorado, departed for Col
den this morning after organizing
nine oranges in the county, making
a total Of eleven here. The new
branches are located at Kline, Red
Mesa, Marvel, Allison, Missouri Cen
ter, Oxford, Spring Creek, Florida
Mesa and Sunnyside. The old farm
ers' organizations are located at Bay
field and in the Animas valley.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
TWENTY KILLED IN
MINE EXPLOSION

WEIR CITY, Kansas, Dec. IA
Twenty are known dead, seven were
injured and 80 escaped without in
juries when a mine explosion occur
ed IL miles west of here yesterday.
The dead were either burned to death
on were suffocated. The victims were
mostly foreigners living in Stone
City.
The rescuers worked heroically but
were unable to save all the imprison.
ed men. Forty children were left
fathorless by the accident
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
STOPPED CHILDREN's GROUP
COUGH.

Three weeks ago two of my chill
dren began choking and coughing
and saw they were having an at
tack Of Group" writes Billie May.
berry, EcSert. Ga "I got bottle of
Foley's Honey & Tar and gave them
dose before bedtime and soon their
cough stopped and they fell asleep.
Next morning their cough and all
sign of Group was gone" Foley's
Honey and Tar is standard low
priced remedy for colds, bronchitis,
la grippe coughs. S. 6. Wall. Du-
rnnrn Drug Co
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
CONSTIPATION CAUSES BAD
SKIN

a duh and pimply skin is due to a
sluggish bowel movement. Correct
this condition and clear your COM
p.e.ion with Dr. Kings New Life
Ills. This mild laxative taken at
bedtime VIII assure you full, free,
ncn-Gripng movement in the morn
ing. Drive out the dull, listless feel
ing, resulting from overloaded intes-
tines and sluggish liver. Get a bot
tie today. At all Druggists, 25c.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
STOP THAT COUGH

A hacking cough weakens the
whole system, drains your energy
and get as worse if neglected; you1
throat gets raw, your chest aches
and you feel sore all over. Relieve
that cold at once with DR.. Kings
New Discovery. The soothing pine
halsams heal the irritated mem.
branes, and the antiseptic and lax
ative qualities kill the germs and
break up your cold. Don't let a cold
linger. Get Dr.. Kings New Dis
covery today at your Druggist, SOC
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
ALLIES WILL STUDY GERMAN
PEACE PROPOSALS WITH CARE

United Press.
LONDON, Dec, 1.-THE French
Premier's advice to watch out and
take care" is also England's gaid
ance regarding Germany's peace pro
posals. The press and public are
convinced there is some German
trick behind the proffer.'
1t is believed the German offer is
an attempt to create dissension
among the ententes, and also to make
a play" to the Germans that the
r'atherland is merely waging a de-
iensive warfare.
The Allies intend to reject the pro
posal but intend to serutinize it
closely before rejecting it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
KAISER TELLS TROOPS
GERMANY is VICTOR

BERLIN, Dec. 15.--Germany is
willing to enter negotiations because
they are victorious, the Kaiser told
the troops at Alsace. "The outcome
is unknown. If the war continues,
the blame lies with the enemy
The Kaiser is viewing the parade
while the aeroplanes guarded
against possible raiders.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

denly dashed across the walk in front
of his machine. Before he had time
to stop the car it had run John down
and the front wheel of the machine
passed over his body. Mr.. Ballard
placed the injured boy in the auto
and FASTENED him to the Reeder home
where it was found his injuries were
not of serious nature.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
COUNTY COURT

Taking testimony in the case OF
w. III. Craig VS.. Arthur Fassbinder,
sheriff, for the replevin of tractor
engine on the Florida mesa, where an
execution was taken by the defendant
on a judgment entered for Joseph
Brandenburg VS.. A. Il. Young.
Craig clans the engine was his prop,
erty. The case was continued.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
REMAINS SENT TO BAYFIELD,

The remains of the late Mrs.
Joseph Haser and her infant son
were forwarded to Bayfield, by the
Ames & Bradford Undertaking COM
pany today. The funeral services
will be held tomorrow and the bodies
laid to rest in the Bayfield, cemetery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

tatiyes he was unable to obtain pa
per except at prohibitive prices. "The
output is contracted for" Was invar-
liable the answer.
He pointed out that most rural pa
pers were feeling the pinch, as met
ropoiitan papers operate their own
mills.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
BRITISH INCREASE FORCES

LONDON, Dec. IA. An official
supplementary estimate provides for
an additional million men in the
army for the year ending next March
making a total Of five million for
that period.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

BERLIN, Dec. 14.-Favorable pro-
gress is reported along the whole Of
Won Mackensen's front. All Of Wal
lachia, south Of Bucharest and Cerna-
voda has been cleared Of the enemy
The Russians continued costly and
unsuccessful Carpathian attacks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
WHOLESALERS SUMMONED

CLEVELAND, Dec. 14.-Twenty
i've wholesalers have been subpoena
d before the grand jury next Mon
lay in the high price probe. Others
nay be called.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
AUSTRIAN CABINET QUITS

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 14.--Vienna
dispatches announce the resignation
of the cabinet. Alexander Spitzmuel-
Ter will attempt to form new cab
met.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY

FROM FRIDAYS DAILY
Telluride has fine sleighing.
Mrs. Ida Ball is over from Man
COS on a shopping expedition.
Richard Nelson transacted bust
ness in Aztec between trains today
Plumbers are reaping a harvest a
i result of these cold snowless nights
Francis Pastorius is here from
Colorado Springs on legal business
Quite number of Bayfield, peopl,
we're in town to-day on court business
Three cars of cattle, consigned t,
he eastern markets, were loaded Al
Tiffany today.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kimsey arc
,ome from trip to Alamosa anc
5aguache.
Mrs Murray Holloway and he,
small son are here from Cedar Hill
'or brief stay.
d. & R. G. Agent Rodgers and
,ife were up from Pagosa junction
asst night doing Christmas shopping
A. B. Cole was bound for Dolores
his morning after a trip to points
east.
II. D. Brindle was an over night
isitor from Bayfield, on business
mission.
Fred J. Egan, cashier of the smelt-
y is very much improved this after
ioon, following several days illness
Harry Lawson has sold one of his
Texas Creek ranches to H. j. Rich
ards.
Mancos Basketball teams and Tel
uride teams will contest for honors
1t Telluride tonight.
W. C. Baldwin, the Liberty post
raider who recently turned farmer, is
transacting business in Durango.
Mrs. ]. H. TAFT is home from Der.
er and Colorado Springs where she
visited her step children.
The condition of Miss Abbie Nc
Nicholas is showing considerable i'm
provement.
Ore shipments for the local smelt,
ar were received from the Tomboy
and Yellow Jacket and North Stal
properties last night.
Otto Brendel of Silverton left for
Arizona this morning to enjoy
range blossoms while the snow balls
re numerous in his home camp.
Mrs. j. A. schryver and Miss Ma.
rie Kolz closed very successful O.
months term of school at Hesperua
today.
John Reeder who was knocked
down by an auto truck yesterday was
able to return to school today, his
INJURIES proving very slight.
Mrs. William Graham and daugh-
ter Mrs. Fulwyler and children re-
turned to Pennington today after a
visit with Mrs. Cora Bellinger.