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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

The opening of the Carey act lands
in La Plata county will attract
great many homeseekers. Some viii
find what they want, others will look
around for improved farms which
will result in a good deal of land
changing hands.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

While there is a difference in the
manner of raising revenue, or rather
proposals for raising money, it
amounts to about the same thing.
Villa just ordered confiscation. In
this country the patient is permitted
to retain portion so he can keep
on working to keep the mill grinding.
We get it in the way of a stamp tax
on everything and a tax on the free
air we breathe, all fixed at limit
that will bend but not break the
camePs back.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

The national administration assist
ed in driving Huerta out of Old Mex
leo and recognized carranza. Still
MIR. Wilson says it has been the pol
icy to let the Mexicans solve their
own affairs. It's really enough to
make one laugh.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31
Fnrmers Enioying the Storm.

With the unprecedented snow fall,
farmers in the San Juan basin are
not doing their spring worrying early.
From the agriculturalist and stock
mans standpoint the prospects for
good summer are the best in years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

A North Durango man dreamed
last night that band OF Mexieans
blew up the capitol building at Wash
ington, and that President Wilson
then spoke stenly to them and sent
them away with his blessings and a
box OF bon bons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31
Recoyering from Ininries.

Charles Real, who was seriously
injured in an auto accident the day
before Christmas, was released from
the hospital yesterday, far on the
road TO complete recovery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

Mrs, Guy Neil Of Pennington re-
turned from Pueblo on the delayed
Eastern, where she spent five weeks
with her parents. Her small sister
accompanied her home for an indefi-
mite stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

We hear many talking about the
1884 snow storms. 1t should be re-
membered that the real snow did not
begin until the second OF February.
1t was on that date the Animas can
on became blocked and remained so
for 80 days and the Cumbres range
was closed to traffic some 60 days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

The Ford peace delegation will soon
land in America. Most Of the dele
gates should sneak in the back way
and create as little notoriety as pos
sible. All with the exception of Lit
Tie Bennie and Helen Ring Robinson.
They viii make all the fuss possible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

Atchison county Kansas is figur-
ing on building 1873 miles of rock road
At cost Of $734,825. If built, it
is said no farmer would have to go
more than three miles to get on a
rock road. Surely this is an age OF
good roads.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31
interest," in land opening.

Secretary Wilson Of the Durango
Exchange is receiving large num-
Der OF letters from persons interest
ed in the Carey lands which are to
be thrown open for settlement some
time this spring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

The good road contingent should
be thankful the highway commission
er did not go to the other side OF the
range. Mr.. Gobel is live wire and
will look after our interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31
Wires Crossed.

1t appeared today the weather
bureau in Denver had crossed wires,
when it predicted drop in tempera-
ture in this section of at least 20
degrees. The only fall noted here is
snow and that has been almost con-
tinuous for "a hours.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

We do not believe Teddy viii be
the Republican nominee, but if he
should happen to be, he Will be elect
ed. The people are thoroly sick and
disgusted with present conditions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

If there is dollar in sight the
administration is going after it. Ii
your income is thousand dollars
look forward to The pleasure of hav-
ing it taxed and it is is few thous-
and count on half of it being taken.
You see your Uncle Woodrow needs
tho money.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

We trust Fay King will not sue
the Herald for slander, In placing
a headline over the item from Chi
cago that Bat Nelson is applying
for divorce, the head writer said
she was beautiful girl. Been study
ing her picture as portrayed by Fay
herself in the Denver Post.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31
Birthday Celebration.


Yesterday Billy Robertson. the
little son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Robertson, Jr., celebrated his third
birthday anniversary. On the same
date Mr.. William Phelan reached the
plus 21st milestone in his career.
The events were jointly observed with
a birthday dinner at the Savoy hotel
last evening. The table was decked
with pink carnations, the color being
pleasingly reflected in the elaborate
four course menu served. The mature
folks and juniors who had seats
around the festal board were Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Fleck, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Wilmer, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Dixon, Mr.. and Mrs. William Phelan
Mr.. and Mrs. George Robertson, Sr.,
Mr ard Mrs. George Robertson, Jr.,
Miss Margaret Kramer, Mr.. James
German Louise Singleton, Margaret
Wilmer, Margaret Robertson, John
Fleck, Billy" Robertson and Charles
Wilmer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

Irate subscribers no doubt will be
pleased with the announcement that
1868 newspaper men have been kill
ed in the European war.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31
little show with President Wilson.

little show with President Wilson.
The Reform league wants first,
second and third class postmasters
put under the civil service. If this
would be guaranteed cure against
the spoils system we would heartily
recommend it. But after all, it is
the party that is responsible.
One of the first acts Of the present
postmaster general was to give 81 of
the employees in the department at
Washington three months vacation
without pay. At the end of that
time the vacation was EXTENDED an
other three months. Needless to say.
very few of the 81 persons ever got
their jobs back. 1t was done under
the guise Of economy, but unfor-
tunately Democrats are now holding
those positions.
The attitude of the administration
seems TO be expressed in the state
ment made by the postmaster gen
eral TO the Reform league when it
urged the continuance in office Of
persons who have demonstrated their
Ifittness
In The nature Of things the de-
partment must be guided in nominat-
ling persons to the president for ap-
pointment very largely by the prefer
ence Of its duly constituted political
advisors representing the eonmuni-
ties interested. To 80 counter to this
opinion under present conditions
would be an unwise and unauthoriz-
ed exercise of the executive power.
which, in all probability, would not
be sanctioned by the senate"
The Capital is not espousing the
cause of Mr.. Morgan. 1t is interested
in the New York city appointment
only as it reflects the policy of the
Democratic administration. The posi-
tion pays $4,000 a year, 1t is a
question of the good of the service
or politics in filling it.--Des Moines
Capital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

No, Gentle Reader, Tom Patter-
son will not be candidate for Off
ee this fall. Tom has many sane
moments and the drubbing he receiv-
ed little over a year ago is still
fresh in his mind.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

There is one state official who will
succeed himself--secretary of state
Ramer No scandals in that office
since he took charge. Pearce was u
misfit and only blind stupidity kept
him in office and with Brake, who
was largely responsible for the long
drawn out coal strike. The people
paid dearly for electing them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

1t will be remembered that La
Plata county won first prizes at Pu-
eblo some years ago for the best
wheat, oats and barley and several
other second prizes, also captured
several first prizes at the National
Apple exposition in Denver. This
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31
LocAL ANp PERSONAL

IIlUM IHUNsD-Ai 5 DAILY
Mr.. and Mrs. George Robertson,
Jr., and children returned to the
Florida mesa ranch this morning.
Miss Margaret Kramer accompanied
them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

Again we rise to remark there ia
no need of worrying over short
age of water for irrigation purposes
this coming summer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

After reading Mr.. schroder's com
munications We should be satisfied
with our San Juan basin homes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

Governor Carlson is playing the
political game. 1t remains TO be seeh
is he will win by it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

Don't think this is the only land
where taxes are high. It's the same
all over the country. It's because
the people demand blue ribbon gov
ernment and its costs money.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31
Fall Of Moisture at Electra.

Before this weeks storm nine in
ches of moisture had fallen at Elec-
IRA lake. Last year at this time the
moisture total was five inches.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

This is the kind of weather stock
should be fed. Pays if you desire
to prevent loss and stunted growth
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-31

county would land about all the blue
ribbons if it went after them.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-11-18
APPLICATION MADE
FOR LICENSE TO WE'D
MISS HELEN KELLER
City Registrar of Boston De-
clares Her Secretary Wanted
to Keep II Secret.
HE MAKES A DENIAL.
Report Is Also Contradicted by
Mrs. Macy, Lifelong Com
panion of Miss Keller.

BOSTON. Nov. 1s.-According to
City Registrar Edward w. McGlenen,
an application was made TO him at
the City Hall ten days ago for a IT.
cense to wed Miss Helen Keller. The
application, according to Mr.. Nc
Glenen. was made by Miss Keller's
secretary, Peter Pagan, a former
newspaperman OF this city. 1t was
refused because Fagan insisted on
absolute secrecy until the marriage
became fact.
Pagan to-day declared the rumor
to be "the widest thing I've heard OF
in long time" But acquaintances
said the only reason Tor secrecy was
the opposition TO the match offered
by Mrs. John Macy. the woman who
has been Miss ksller's teacher siuee
early girlhood.
Miss Keller also denied the report
through her companion, Mrs. Annie
S. Macy.
Mrs. Keller. mother OF the blind
deaf and dumb woman. and Mrs.
Macy. also said the report was un-
true.
Mrs. Macy said: The story that
my pupil OF 27 years Is to marry her
secretary. or anyone else is an abom-
Unable fabric.
Il have been with Miss Keller al
most continuously since I first saw
her twenty-seven years ago. and dur
ing her recent illness she has scarcely
been out OF my sight.
Besides this. her mother has been
with Miss Keller ever since last June.
II she had any affection deeper than
friendship for her secretary or any
one else, we would have known Of it."
Miss Keller has been suffering
from a nervous breakdown. and had
planned TO leave today on the Savln
nah line steamship City OF Augusta.
for the South. Pagan and Miss Kel-
ler's mother were TO accompany her.
AZ a result of the publicity given
her reported engagement to her sec
retary. Miss Keller will not sail this
afternoon. Instead. with her mother
and Mrs. Macy, she will 70 o the
Adirondacks Monday. Fagan will sS,l
this afternoon.
Miss Keller was born at Tuscumbia.
Ala. June 81, 1850. Her parents were
Capt. Arthur II. and Kate Keller.
She was graduated from Radcliffe
College In 1904.
Miss Keller formerly was a member
Of the Massachusetts, Commission for
the Blind. and Is now n member Of
several advisory societies for the
blind and deaf.
She is the author OF several books.
including "The Story of My Life"
'The World Live In." and others.
She Is a contributor TO various maga-
zines.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-11-18
IS SEIZED AFTER
TWO CONFESS TO
"a BURGlAR|ES
Leaders of Gang Said TO Have
Hauled Loot From Stores and
Lofts in Autos.

Thirteen alleged thieves. believed
by the police TO have boon responsible
for scores OF burglaries in lofts and
stores during the last two years. we're
caught early today In a billiard room
at No. 227 East Twenty-ninth Street,
following confessions by two men
arrested while trying TO enter an
apartment at No. s95 First Avenue
yesterday.
Miss Florence Lipschultz was re-
sponsible for the arrest yesterday Of
Tony Schundo, seventeen years old.
Of No. 2s2 East One Hundred and
Seventh Street. and Harry Parsoni.
twenty-four years old. OF No 226 East
Twenty ninth Street. They were rec
osnized by Capt. Tunney as men he
had under suspicion in a bomb case
several weeks ago and he questioned
thcm for several hours.
They denied knowing anything OF
the bomb case. but finally admitted
taking part In twenty -four burglaries
with others OF the gang. They then
took detectives to tho billiard parlor
and as the men named in their con-
fessions entered the place they were
taken into custody
Among the places entered by the
gang. according to the confessions.
were Brill Brothers Cortlandt Street
store. where they stole $4,000: the loft
OF Jacob Cohen at No. zoos Third
Avenue, where $1,000 worth Of mer-
chandise was taken, and store at
No. 2l0 West Forty-second Street.
where $1,000 worth was taken.
The leaders. whose names have not
been given out by the police. owned
two high power touring cars and after
the others had forced the way into n
store or loft these men would drive up
In their cars and cart away the loot.
Although they have admitted twenty
four burglartes the police believe they
will eventually clear up twice that
number. In one place entered on
Fourth Avenue, one OF the band said,
the watchman was knocked down and
left for dead. but the police have no
record Of such an attack.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-11-18
LOST" FL0R|zEL,
WITH 100000
FISH, SAFELY HERE
Captain of Liner Surprised to
Learn He Was Supposed to
Be at Bottom of Sea.

Capt. w. J. Martin Of the Red Cross
Line Steamer Florizel was oonsid-
,rably surprised to-day when an
Evening World reporter went aboard
his ship at the Red Cross pier in
Brooklyn and told him he and the
Florizol were supposed TO he at the
bottom OF the Atlantic Ocean.
The captain said he was more or
less certain that the F1orizel, her
captain and crew and 10000 barrels
OF red herring, each barrel contain
ing 1000 herring. or u cargo of 32,-
100000 thirst producing fish, were
safe and sound within sight of the
Brooklyn Bridge.
The captain was shown despatch
in tho morning newspapers from st.
Johns N. H., stating that the Flori-
Gel had been damaged by collision
with "A pier In Belle Isle. Conception
Bay. last Thursday and had drifted
from anchorage ground In tho har-
Dor during the night and disappeared.
This was startling news to Capt.
Martin for he wasn't near Conception
Bay on Thursday night.
We left ST. Johns" he said. ION
Nov. IL. In the worst gale that
has RACED along the Newfoundland
coast in forty-seven years. We had q
stormy passage to Halifax. where we
made our usual stop. and a stormy
passage from Halifax here.
by the way, | see they are plan
ming To make tho New Years cele-
bration In New York four days long.
Well, this cargo Of nice fat salt her
ring / have on board ought to help the
celebration"
Capt. Martin said the despatch
might refer to some other vessel, but
the Florizel Is 40 well known along
the coast between here and Halifax
that residents of maritime COM
munity could scarcely mistake an
other craft for her,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-11-18
SLAIN
BY VILLA BANDITS
IN PARRAL RAID
U. S. Agents Hear All Except
Five Americans Who Re-
mained in Town Died.

Ell PASO, Nov. lS.-From a Chi
nese refugee from Parral. United
states Government agents here to-
day received report that all of the
foreigners remaining In Parral. ex-
elusive Of the five known TO have left
for Culican and reported to have ar
rived there. had been killed by the
villa bandits.
United States Government repre-
sentatives here have also received
practically the same report from II
Chinese refugee who arrived In
Juarez Thursday night. These re-
ports agree that villa and his bandits.
after occupying the mining town, Or
dered the foreigners killed, looted the
stores, arrested many Of the natives
and held them for ransom and COM
mitted other depredations.
The Chinese refugee who arrived
last night said at least twenty chi
nese had been killed In Parral and
that fifteen Arabs. Hebrews and
Syrians had been put to death. He
did not know the number OF the other
foreigners killed, although he said
another Chinese who fed from Parrai
had told him In Jiminez that AL the
foreigners had been put to deaf,
After a ride of fifteen days over the
widest part of the Sierre Madre Noun
tains through region infested by
YaQui Indians. Ave Americans who ned
from Parrai when villa attacked the
town reached Culiacan. Sinaloa. on the
west coast Of M,..lco. Lite yesterday.
In a message from T. @. Hawkins.
- hA Hn mil m
the parral district, the news came early
to-day to the offices OF the mining COM
pany here
1t was assumed Hawkins meant the
five American employees OF the Alva-
fado Company. They wee T. q. Haw-
kins, A. W. Morris, Howard Graves
Leslie Webb and Bernard Mcdonald
OF the fat pt the other five Americans
In Parrai who did not ,ave with the
Alvarndo men nothing Is definitely
known They may have been among
the victims alluded TO by the Chinese
refugee.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-11-18
CROSS, FEVERISH
CHILD IS BILIOUS
OR C0NSTIPATED
Look, Mother! See if tongue
is coated, breath hot or
stomach sour.
California Syrup of Figs"
can't harm tender stom-
ach, liver, bowels.

Every mother realizes, after giving
her children california Syrup of
Figs" that this is their ideal laxative.
because they love its pleasant taste
and It thoroughly cicanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with
out gripping
When cross. irritable, feverish or
breath Is bad. stomach sour, look at
the tongue, mother! II coated, give
. teaspoonful Of this harmless fruit
LAXATIVE" and in a few hours all the
foul, csnstipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the
bowels. and you have a we'll, playful
child again. When it's little system is
full Of cold. throat sore, has stomach
sehs. diarrhoea. indigestion. collie
remember, a good ''inside cleansing
should always be the first treatment
given.
Millions Of mothers keep "Califor-
MIA Syrup OF Figs" handy; they
know q teaspoonful to-day saves 4
sick child tomorrow. Ask your drug.
Eist for q 5o-cent bottle of "Cali.
fornia Syrup OF Figs" which has di.
sections for babies. children of all
ages and grown-ups printed on the
bottle. Beware OF counterfeits sold
here, so don't be fooled. Get tn,
genuine, made by california Fig
Syrup Compsny."-Adyt.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-11-18
ARTIST ENDS LIFE;
H|SBODY WEDDING
GIFT TO DAUGHTER
Displeasure Over Girls Mar
riage Plans Leads Winkler
TO Suicide.
SEPARATED FROM WIFE.
Puts on Best Clothes and Gold
trimmed Nose Glasses Be-
fore Turning on Gas.

After quarrelling with his wife
over the coming marriage Of his
eighteen year -old daughter and send
ing telegram TO the bride-to- be
giving her his dead body as wedding
present, Alexander Winkler. forty
eight. an artist and proprietor of an
art studio, committed suicide by gas
in his apartment at No. s2I West
Twcnty-nfth Street, early to-day.
Winkler was found with q gas tube
I'm his mouth and Handkerchief
fastened over his nose In his rtsht
hand no held picture OF his mother
and in his left a miniature OF his wife.
On a table three letters we're found
one to the public said "he died with
out leaving one cent of debt" The
others were addressed to his wife and
90 Mr. Fitzpatrick. head Of the White
Rats. and to Miss Ada NJ. Weeks OF
No. so St. Marks Place. Brooklyn, a
member of ono OF his dancing classes.
Winkler yesterday afternoon talked
freely with Mrs. Anna Springer. the
janitress, as she cleaned the apart
ment. He told her. according to her
story, that he had plenty OF money
but that his wife and daughter had
broke his heart. Mrs. Springer fur
ther stated the artist told her his
daughter Lillian, backed by her
mother, was about to wed a walter.
after a prominent artist had prom
ised to make her his wife.
According 70 the tenants in the
house Winkler came home about
o'clock He bathed and redressed
himself in his best clothes. put on
his gold trimmed glasses and went to
his room TO die.
Mrs Lena Winkler. who resides
with her three daughters at No. 1870
West Eighty-third treetS, was no
titled OF her husbands act and came
to his apartment. There she told the
police that she left him several
months ago owing to his friendliness
TO one OF his pupils and after con-
slant quarrels with him over the
coming marriage of Lillian Winkler.
Il pawned my jewelry and did all
could for him." said Mrs. Winkler.
"It was l who started him In business
at the La Danse Studio, No. 243 West
Forty-second Street. Yesterday after
noon he met me and told me that he
was going to kill me and do away
with himself IL / would not go back
TO live with him. This / refused, for
at Coney Island this summo~ Iha
turned on the gas and tried to
kRl me.
Lillian is but a child, just turned
eighteen. II she wants to marry IA
waiter, all well and good. l took her
part and even his death will not stop
her marrying the man she loves"
Yes, my father did oppose my
coming marriage to a waiter sobbed
Miss Lillian Winkler. II love this
man and in spite OF my father l will
marry him. | am sorry that he
chose to die just because | would not
make myself unhappy for him"
At an early hour to-day Mrs.
Winkler received the following tele-
gram from her husband:
''lilly's wedding present will be
ready for shipment when YOU receive
this. tSignedD A. WINKLER."
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1916-11-18
TROOPS
FIGHT WAY CLOSE
TO MONAST|R CITY
Serbs Also Win Victory in
the Bend of the Cerna
River.
CAPTURE HILL NO. 1912.
Germano-Bulgarian Forces Are
Said to Have Suffered
Heavy Losses.

PARIS. Nov. is.-The Allied ad
vance toward Monastir continues, de.
spite the heavy floods. Tho French
official statement to-day credited tho
Serbian troops In this theatre OF the
war with capturing 500 yards oI
trenches east OF tho Corna from the
Teuton defenders, and the taking OF
Height 1919. northwest OF Iyen, with
heavy losses TO the Bulgarians and
Germans.
The French made progress in the
direction OF Monastir. reaching the
outskirts OF kanena, five miles from
the city.
The text Of the French War Office
report is as follows:
'On the left bank Of the River
Struma British troops repulsed q
violent counter attack delivered
by Bulgarians upon Barakli. East
of the River Cerna Serbian forces
have captured enemy trenches for
q depth Of 500 yards. In the bend
OF the river tho fghting Ia going
on to our advantage. Hill No.
1919, 10 the northwest OF Iven.
has been taken by assault by
Serbian troops in spite OF the re-
sistance Of the Germano- Bulga-
rian forces, which suffered san
culinary losses In the delivery OF
several fruitloss counter attacks.
"on the plain Of Monastir. in
spite OF foods which had 10
considerable degree interfered
with their movements. our troops
have made progress In the direc-
ton of Monastir and have
reached the outskirts OF Kanena."
BERLIN. Nov. IS (by wireless to
Sayville) Attacks OF Entente forces
on the plains south OF Monastir. on
the Macedonian front, were defeated
yesterday with heavy losses. 1t is an
nounced officially. A height position
near Chegei. captured by the Serbians
ON Nov 10. was retaken by German
troops.