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CHAPTER VIII
Prizes and Prisoners

TITIE third day after the incubator cere-
L mony we set forth toward home, but
scarcely had the head of the procession
dcbouched into the open ground before the
city than orders were given for an imme-
diate and hasty return.
As though trained for years in this par
ticular evolution, the green Martians
melted like mist into the spacious door
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what surprised Sola most in me was
that, while 1 could catch tclepathc mes
saEcs easily from others, and often when
they were not intended for me, no one
could read a jot from my mind under any
circumstances.
At first this vcxed me, but later / was
very glad of IT, az 1t gave me an undoubted
advantage over the Martians.
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SPECIAL NOTICE!

All letters must bear two-cent stamp
All drawings must be made In deep
black ink on white unruled paper
All stories must be written on only ona<
side OF the paper
Use postal cards for short notes,
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sends lovely blue en-
velopes. full of fun
and little girl plans
that are proving of
great help to the
mind of your great
big farmer, who
loves to peek into
the hearts of little
girls. One of Ad-
rienne's latest sug'
gestions is that we
have a column for
the dolls. VIII the
members pie a 3 e
write and tell us
what they think OF
this idea? Another
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THE BIG EDITOR AND THE LITTLE BOY

ChdrenAs will remember Things wnen "ee
the dearest
childhood and do not forget ha you are
entitled to a happy childhood, o matter what happen
editor had the pleasure OF VISITING S
bvt made rabbit Billy OF MS
f and then told Billy Dreamand Band You
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FARMER SMITH.

FARMER SMITH.
EVENING LEDGER:
wish to become a member OF your
Rainbow Club. Please send me beau
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BILLY will never forget what was
FARMER SMITH,

fen's Editor, EVENING LEDGER.
L whether you like the word 81"
5, this is YOUR club. Shall l
So
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yOu SollilON HS"t
r pillow before you lie down.
nd Mrs. Shoe side by side under
d not be lonesome.
his, for his tiny head had never
shoes MIGHT like to be put side
n here and there.
about this new idea, your editor
hat they might air and he also
eestion of having Mr.. and Mrs.
len introduced to Mr.. and Mrs.
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by Alexander Lipschutz? SIX
NINE EQUALS ONE.
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lard Hollingsworth gave two neck,
little boys who were In need OF
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UNDER THE MOONS OF MARS
By EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS


T% % ne Re
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
WHAT A FARMER HAS DONE
IN THE SAN JUAN BASIN

James Jones of Blanco basin has
practically completed the purchase
of the old Ruby flaugh ranches east
of town and now known as the COM
pany ranch, Flaugh having sold them
several years ago to the New Mexico
Lumber company. Mr.. Jones is pay
ing $4,000 Tor the property. 1t may
be interesting to those who don't
go much on mountain ranching to
know that MIR. Jones arrived in Blan-
co basin about l6 years ago with a
mule team and two dollars in cash.
Before he could make his homestead
produce anything he had to clear it
and fence it and take out water for
it. He confined his ranching to rails
inn of hay and grain, selling his crops
Tor the most part direct to the stock
men and leaving the stock business
to others. That he has prospered
at straight ranching at an altitude of
5000 feet is evidenced by the fact
that he could put his holdings into
cash and pay for two properties like
the one he has just purchased. -
Pagosa Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
DURANGO'S FIRST NEWSPAPER
EDITOR DEAD

Mrs. Caroline Wescott Romney,
pioneer newspaper publisher and edi-
tor of the west, died Thursday at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Luther NJ
Goddard, 255S, Humboldt street, Den
yer. She had been an invalid for
three years. Born in Clyde, N Y. in
1871, Mrs. Romney came to Colorado
in 1880 and started the first news.
paper in Durango in 1881. Her of
flee and printing press were housed
in tent pitched in the snow. Later
she went to Trinidad and FL Paso to
work on newspapers. A nervous
breakdown forced her to give up her
work. She spent some time in San
Diego, Cal, attempting to recuperate
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs.
Goddard, Mrs. Snow of Winona, Mimi
and Mrs. Doty of Ann Arbor, Mich,
and a niece Mrs. Mary Talbot Camp
bell of Denver.-Denver Post.-Mrs.
Romney founded and published The
Record, paper which later became
The Herald. Articles from her pen
have appeared in the Herald recently,
under the heading, "From Our Files
35 Years Ago"
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
BIG BALLOON ASCENSION

Prof. Rice the noted aeronaut has
been engaged to make daily ascen-
sions during the fair here next week.
When at very high elevation the
aeronaut jumps from his balloon with
parachute and descends to the
earth. He has been engaged in this
work for more than twenty years.
The Ashton, Iowa, Leader and the
Spokane, Washington, Spokesman,
Review write articles of praise for
the slilful work of Prof. Rice. They
report his ascensions as most skill
full, and unusually exciting. He as
cends to a distance of more than a
half mile before he leaps with his
parachute. He has made study of
the business and has reduced the
work to science. This will be one
of the big attractions of the fair and
the directors are to be congratulated
in securing this daring performer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

same may be continued, the Court
will proceed to receive proofs and
hear same concerning the Determine
ton of the descent of said intestate
property and will upon the proofs
submitted enter Decree in said Mat
ter determining the descent Of said
lands, tenements and hereditaments
of said deceased, at which hearing all
persons interested in said Matter may
appear and present their proofs.
Witness, Clement l.. Russell, Clerk
of said District Court, with seal of
said Court thereunto affixed, at his
office, in the City of Durango, Coun-
ty of La Plata and State of Colorado
this 9th day of September A. d. 1916
(Seal) CLEMENT l.. RUSSELL,
Clerk District Court.
First Publication, Sept. Ia.
Last Publication, October S.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
SUMMONS
State cf Colorado,


Co1rtv of La Plata,
IN THE COUNTY COURT.
GERTRUDE GUERNEY, Plaintiff.
Versus
BIARD l.. GUERNEY, Defendant
Alias SUMMONS
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF
COLORADO,
To BIARD l.. GUERNEY, the
defendant above named, GREETING:
You are hereby required to appear
IN an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff, in the
County Court of La Plata County,
State of Colorado, and answer the
complaint therein within thirty days
lfter the service hereof, if served
within the State of Colorado; or, if
efveo out of the State of Colorado,
OF by publication, within fifty days
after the service hereof, exclusive of
the day of service; or said action
may be regularly set for trial the
same as though such appearance had
been made and issue had been joined
on such complaint.
The said action is brought by plain
tiff to obtain a decree of divorce, dis
solving the bonds of matlimony now
existing between plaintiff and de-
'endant, on the ground that the de-
fendant being in good bodily health
mas failed to make reasonable provi-
sion for the support of his family for
period of more than one year last
past and defendant has wilfully de-
serted this plaintiff without reason.
able cause for a period of more than
one year last past as will more full
ly appear from complaint in said
action to which reference is here
made and a copy of which is hereto
attached.
1. fAnd you are hereby notified that if
~ fail to appear, and to answer to
/,,aid complaint as above required,
Il said plaintiff will apply to the
I mt for the relief therein demand
ed.
Given under my hand and the seal
of said Court, at Durango in said
County, this 5th day of September
\. ID. 1916.
(Seal) RICHARD McCLOUD,
Judge and Ex-Officio Clerk.
First Publication, Sept. Z.
aTt Publication. Oct. 8.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
BEARS DATE OCT. 1 OR 8

Manager Dougherty of the Smelter
team stated Sunday that definite ar
engagements for the Denver Bears to
play in Durango were not yet COM
pleted. In booking their barnstorm-
ing tour of the state, the secretary
of the Denver club, gave out pro-
gram without first definitely arrang-
ing for dates. Mr.. Doughetry stat
cd that the only available date the
Bears can secure in Durango is either
Oct. 1 or Oct. 8. No confirmation
as to whether the bears would ac-
cept either Of these dates had not
ueen received Sunday afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

of the said The Copper Hill Mining
Company have levied on the follow
ing property, to-wit:
The compressor house of the above
named The Copper Hill Mining com
pany, situated on ground said to be-
long to one Tony Du Pre-, about one
half mile south of the town of La
Plata in La Plata county, Colorado
One Ingersoll-Rand Type 10 air COM
pressor plant complete, with air tank
and all accessories, right hund num-
Der 1S0S9pp; left hald number
lS0SSpp. On steam boiler in setting
horse power about 80, with feed pump
and stack; one 1-qt. copp,r oiler, one
bale cotton waste, five wrenches
various sizes, one coil 1-2 inch hose
with nozzle; all contained in the
I aforementioned compress or house
One water tank about eight feet in
diameter and twelve feet high, con-
stru cted of wooden slaves, located
O. same ground as compressor house.
The following property of the said
company at the Copper Hill mine,
said mine said to be the property OF
one George Brawner: 81 leng his IL
| lb mine rail, l Leyner pneumatic
drill sharpener, five Water Leyner
| air drills.
Therefore, according TO said COM
rnand, shall expose for sale, ar pub
lie auction, all the right, title and
interest of the above named The Cop
ger Hill Mining company in and TO
the above described proper ty ON
Tuesday, the End day of May 1916,
at 2 o'clock p. m. at the comI ressor
house of The Copper Hill Mining
company, and at the Copper Hill mine
near the town of La Plata il La
Plata county, Colorado.
Dated at Durango this 18th day Of
April, 1916.
| The sale above edvertlsed is here
by continued to October 7, 1916.
| ARTHUR C. FASSBINDER,
| Sheriff of La Plata County.
hartman & Ballreich. attorneys,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
NOTICE OF THE DETERMINA.
TION OF THE DESCENT OF
REAL ESTATE OF HENRY
NEWMAN

Pursuant to an Order of the Dis
trict Court of the Sixth judicial Dis
trict in and for the county of La
Plata and state of Colorado, NOTICE
is hereby given that in the Matter of
the Petition of Annie Newman for
the Determination of Interests in the
lands and tenements of Henry Newn-
ham, deceased, said Annie Newman,
claiming to be the widow and sole
and only heir at law of said Henry
Newnham, deceased, has filed in said
Court her duly verified Petition ask
ing for judicial determination of
the descent of the intestate lands.
tenements and hereditaments of Henry
Newnham, deceased, more especially
the following described real estate,
to-wit:
Lot 0, Block 35, City of Durango,
La Plata County, Colorado.
And setting forth that the names,
residences and relationship to de-
cedent of all the heirs entitled to
any interest in such property, so far
as, known to said petitioner to be.
Annie Newnham who is the wife of
said deceased, and petitioner, whose
residence is Durango, Colorado.
Accordingly, NOTICE is hereby
given that on the SOth day of October
A, D. 1915 or the day to which the
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
NOTE THE CORRECTION

Owing to an error in the Premium
List of the Colorado-New Mexico
fair association it is desired to call
attention to the fact that on page
AZ of said premium list under prem
ium No. 33T the data should read,
Best Ranch Butter, three pounds of
butter to be judged by two experienc-
ed butter makers; butter must be en-
tered at 10 a. m. October 5, the day
it is to be judged"
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
Special Fair Schedule on the
Pennington Branch.

The Fair Association has made ar
engagements with the d. & r. G.
whereby special schedule will be
effective on the Red Apple line while
the Colorado New Mexico Fair is in
progress next week. Commencing
Oct. 3 and continuing for the four
Fair dates the train will leave Farm
ington every morning at 6 a. m. The
outgoing trains are to depart from
Durango in the evening at 8.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY VIRTUE OF writ of execu-
ton issued out of the clerks office of
the district court of city and county
If Denver, and the state of Colorado
and to me directed, whereby | am
commanded to make the sum of two
thousand one hundred and twenty
two and 51-l00 dollars, (S2,122.5D
and costs of suit, the amount of q
certain judgment recently obtained
against The Copper Hill Mining com.
pany in favor of The Stearns- Roger
Manufacturing company, out of the
lands, tenements, goods and chattels
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
ALIAS SUMMONS
STATE OF COLORADO,
COUNTY OF LA PLATA
IN THE DISTRICT COURT.
NELLIE +. DAVIS, Plaintiff,


VS..
GEORGE w. DAVIS, Defendant.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF
COLORADO To George W. Davis,
the defendant above named, GREET
ING:
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff, in the Dis
trlct Court of La Plata County, State
OF Colorado, and answer the complaint
therein within thirty days after the
Stetaservice hereof, if served within
the State ofColorado; or, if served out
of the State of Colorado, or by publica-
ton, within fifty days after the service
hereof, exclusive of the day of service;
or said action may be regularly set
for trial the same as though such
appearance had been made and issue
had been joined on such complaint.
The said action is brought by plain
tiff to obtain decree of divorce, dis
solving the bonds of matrimony now
existing between plaintiff and defend
AIT, on the ground of said defendant
having wilfully deserted said plain
tiff without reasonable cause for the
period of more than one year immed-
lately preceding the beginning of
this action, and upon the further
ground that said defendant, the hus-
band of plaintiff, being in good bod
lily health, has failed to make rea-
sonable provision for the support of
MS family for period of more than
one year next prior to the beginning
1f this action; and to secure the care,
custody and support of the minor
children of plaintiff and defendant as
will more fully appear from complaint
in said action to which reference is
hereby made.
And you are hereby notified that
if you fail to appear, and to answer
the said complaint as above required,
the said plaintiff will apply to the
Court for the relief therein demanded.
Given under my hand and the seal
Of said Court, at Durango in said
County, this 23d day of August A. d.
1916.
(SeaD CLEMENT L. RUSSELL,
Clerk of District Court.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
Progress on the New High
School Building.

Construction work on the new high
school building is progressing so
rapidly under the management OF
Contractor Kenny, the structure will
undoubtedly be ready for use, when
held for the class of ~. The exter-
for portion of the second story is
nearing completion. Four weeks hence
the contractor expects to have the
roof on and to commence plastering.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
S. w. AND GEORGE RAYMOND
RECEIVE NEWS OF DEATH
OF THEIR SISTER

The Messrs. S. w. and George Ray
mond have just received the sad news
of the death Of their sister, Mrs.
Louisa Strong, a resident of Iowa.
The passing Of Mrs. Strong leaves
only these two members of the f.
lily. Many Durango people remember
Miss Louie Strong, daughter of the
deceased, who formerly taught hsrs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
BUYS NEW AUTO

On their return from Denver last
night, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Butler
were oined at Paos anipSrgsjg
were joined at Pagosa Springs by
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Sullenberger.
This afternoon, Mr.. and Mrs. Sullen-
berger departed for home in their
new auto, Hudson Super Six. :
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
Supplying the Trade With

Guy A. Parfet, the Give wire"
salesman who represents Hires Root
Beer company is making his semi
annual trip to our town, supplying
customers with beer that meets the
approval of the most radical prohi-
bit onists. Since January l his bust
ress has increased more than 700
per cent in Colorado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
FINE MUSIC

One of the attractions at the ball
game Sunday was the music fur
nished by tht Smelter band, who
rendered an entire program of the
latest musical hits. 1t was quite evi-
dent that the large crowd appreciat-
ed the renditions by the hearty en-,
cores offered after each selectiortaf
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
Plenty of Fun.

Remember that on October 3, 4, 5,
and 6 there will be plenty of fun for
all in Durango. 1t will make but
little difference what one likes he will
cupied during the entire four days.
We have but one big time during the
year in Durango and that is at the
fair during carnival week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
DNRANGO LAD TO BE PLACED
IN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL

Sheriff Fassbinder left by auto to,
day for Golden with a Durango lad
found guilty of Juvenile delinquency
and sentenced to the state industrial
school.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
DAUGHTER

An eight-pound girl arrived Thurs
day night and registered with Mr..
and Mrs. Granville Duxstead. 1t is
reported that Grandpa Dough has
popped off all the highway dynamite
between South Fork and Pagosa in
celebration of the event - Pagosa
Springs Sun.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
Camping Party.

C. l.. Thomas, the architect who de-
signed the new high school building,
Mrs. Thomas, and Mr.. Thomas
craftsman, Grant Wilson arrived
from Colorado Springs last night on
their way to Electra to be the camp
guests of James Otis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
Sheep Business.

w. |. Myler, Montezuma county,
stockman, rancher and all around
good fellow, who grows big crops of
double eagles both on his ranch and
range, is here on sheep purchasing
expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
PROGRESS ON ORC FINO TRAIL

The government trail to the Orc
Fino district has been completed to
Chicago gulch, one half mile from
the entrance to the camp. The con-
struction work will be rushed to COM
pletion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
500 Reward

The San Juan Wool Growers as 80
,iation will pay S100 reward for in.
formation leading to arrest and COZ
yiction of any person or persons il.
legally holding sheep belonging t.
any member of this association.
,-2O-w and sw. If.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
Securing Data.

Colonel Burgess of the Pueblo-S Star
Journal went to May Day this morn
ing to secure data for series of
mining articles that are to appear in
the paper he represents, at an early
date. During a recent trip thru the
Pine river valley he covered Cave
Basin mining camp, and will feature
it in an article.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
Death of An Infant.

Word has been received from Mi
ami, Arizona that the little daughter
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley Sheets
few days ago, was claimed by
death when it was only a few hours
old
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
After Ewes for Breeding Purposes.

Charles and b. Heather left for
Antonito today after l,500 Rambouil-
let ewes, they purchased sometime
ago for breeding purposes. They
were accompanied by BILLY" Gill
who expects to purchase about 500
ewes for the Gilbert 4 Gill flocks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

Mrs. Annie Wigglesworth of Wat
erfall ranch went to Telluride this
morning to visit her son, Jack Wig
ellsworth and family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

j. w. Ralson and son of Cedar Hill
marketed n carload of hogs at
Gradens packing plant today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY

Miss Marian Buchanan is home
from Albuquerque where she worked
awhile in the telegraph office.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
Company Business.

j. A. Clay, general manager of the
Western Colorado Power company
and ID. f. McGee of New York, one
OF the stockholders, are here on COM
pany business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

Mrs. Phebe Guymon of Provo,
Utah, left for Mancos this morning
on her way home from a visit with
her daughter Mrs. Bloomfield, wife
of post trader, on the Navajo res
ervation. Miss L. Stolworthy of
Kirkland accompanied her as far as
Mancos.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

L. S. Miller returned to the La
Platas today, after transacting bust
ness here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

Russell Ray of Aztec departed for
Cincinnati this morning to attend
college.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

Mrs. w. II. Meeks and their daugh-
ter, Miss Mildred came over from
Pagosa last night to join Mr.. Weeks,
who is acting as telegraph operator
and ticket agent at the local passen-
ger depot, while L. s. Lively is taxi
ing his vacation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. James Kimsey and
their relatives Mr.. and Mrs. BILLY"
Haynes of Denver returned this
morning, from a few days outing at
Electra. The Haynes will remain in
Durango the guests of the Kimseys,
until after the fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

Mrs. A. l.. Cotton of Silverton was
bound for Cortez this morning TO
look after her ranch holdings and at
tend the fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

NJ. Knight, a well known d. & r.
&. brakeman, is at Mercy hospital
suffering with broken ankle, an in
jury he sustained when he stepped
thru hole in the platform at one
of the stations down the line.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

Mrs. |. r. Phillips and little daugh
ter, Janith, of Titusville, Pennsyl-
vania, were up from Tiffany last
night for brief visit with the for
mer's brother, |. f. Levey and wife.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

w. II. Coggershall, superintendent
of the Shiprock agency, and s. Jen-
sen, the agency farmer, are guests
at the Savoy while transacting bust
ness here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

Willie Whitehead, son of Attorney
Whitehead OF Aztec, LETT this morn
ing for Denver where he will enter
the Dental department of ID. U. He
spent yesterday in Durango visiting
with his sister, Mrs. George Smith.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

Robert Buchanan left for the May
Day section on business connected
with the Jumbo mine, the mine in
which he is interested. Some ore has
been shipped from the property this
year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28
To Attend Commencement at

Fort Lewis.
DIR. Charles Lory, president of the
state agricultural college and the ag-
ricultural school at Fort Lewis, ar
rives tomorrow night to attend COM
mencement at Fort Lewis Friday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

Mrs. Della Watson of Dolores was
registered at the Southern last night.
She was on her return from Kiowa,
Kansas, where she made an extended
stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

w. A. Balcom of Pueblo, maintain
ance engineer for the ID. & r. g.,
looked after department business
here last night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-28

Miss Elizabeth Hoskins, an inter
esting San Francisco girl, departed
for home this morning, after pleas
ant visit with friends in these parts.