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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
AMERICAN RIGHTS.

One humiliation follows another in
our country. 1t is surprising that
the United States continues to ex-
ist.
Foreign countries have such little
respect for the United States that
they do anything which enters their
heads.
When the American congress is
making a tariff on imported goods
Germany and other European powers
send lobbyists to Washington to pre-
vent certain duties from being in
creased. This is substantial humi-
liation. If an American lobby should
show up in Germany seeking to ac-
complish any purpose it would be
speedily driven out. If our country
had decent reputation abroad neith-
err Germany nor any other country
would isult our republic by sending
persons to influence American legis-
lation.
Germany, us we have often said, re-
CARDS our form Of government as a
joke, and therefore does not hesitate
to undertake to interfere with our
affairs.
The deepest humiliation comes from
the complaisance with which Ameri-
cans submit to all these things.
When Captain Won Papen, the
German military officer, who was
just sent home, reached England, the
English officers searched his private
papers and found good many which
convict him Of reasonable relations
with those employed to destroy mu-
milton factories in this country. The
correspondence published surprises no
thoughtful reader for the reason that
he has known that not one per cent
Of the foreign conspiracies against
the local affairs of our country had
been exposed. These eonspiracies, f
told in detail, would shock the Amer
lean people. Some of our people
think these interferences with our
affairs are legitimate for the reason
that the American peole have no
business selling munitions to foreign
countries. They say we have no right
to sell horses, mules and blankets
4----a-- !..:s-------..sl,ilal g.
eign countries reserve the right To
sell munitions to anybody who wish
es to buy.
Captain Won Papen was an official
representative of Germany He was
carrying on cruel crimes in coun-
| try where he did not belong, and ii
his work had been in Germany and
the situation had been reversed ht
would have been shot.
We simply plead that the govern
ment of the United States is entitled
to respect. This republic is trying
to demonstrate that ~ government,
by the consent of the governed car
exist, The people of this free lane
are not in favor of kings OF queens
They think they ought to make theil
own laws, and they think that wher
such laws are made they are entitled
to respect.
The government of the UniteC
States is up against many difficui
problems. Our people ought to stanl
resolutely for the support and defens,
of their own rights.--Des Moine.
Capital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

lionaires who reaped harvests in Wall
street or from foreign contracts,
there were thousands Of plain, hard
working American merchants whose
customers were peaceable Americans,
not warlike Europeans, and who could
not maintain themselves in bust
ness.
Dun's Review proves Mr.. Redfield's
bulletins to be hot air. Dun's Review
shows Democratic prosperity to be
national disaster.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
Water Elevator.

Water Elevator.
Harry Thomas and Art McLaren
are over from Mancos with their new
invention, water elevator, which Is
a practical device that promises to
place the owners on Easy street and
incidentally revolutionize the existing
methods of irrigating high tracts OF
land, which are both costly and diff
cult to reach by ditch. The machine
IS about IL feet long and looks like
an immense tin devil fish with its
big and little pipes, which are the
important factors in the mechanism.
1t is designed to carry water to a
height of 20 feet or series of the
machines will increase this to 80 feet
if desired. One man can operate it
with east. The machine was taken
to the Ball foundry today, where the
inventors will set it up and give it
a tryout.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
Mercy Hospital Notes.

Steve Connors, 14-year-old boy
who was operated on Sunday, is i'm
proving. Pete Huggins is far on the
road to recovery. following an opera
tion for appendicitis and will leave
che hospital in a day or two. Martin
Olson of lgnacio is undergoing treat
ment. George Sullivan has returned
TO his home in Rico. August Anslain
Of Silverton and Mat Germain are
among the patients who are report
ed quite seriously ill. j. Thomas of
Llghtner creek is improving.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

We of the San Juan thought we had
flood few years ago, but we do
not know what flood is compared
with other sections. During the San
Juan flood only few head Of live
stock were lost and land along the
streams damaged, but in many sec
tions thousands of head of live stock
including cottle, horses, hogs, sheep
all pinds of poultry, cts, are drowned
and thousands of acres Of land covered
with silt and other debris.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

The country should bear in mind
that when the present revenue sys-
tenn was inaugurated the ordinary ex-
penditures Of the government for that
fiscal year 19l2) amounted to $685.
b52.693 Every year since that. time
the exigencies Of the government have
required increased expenditures. until
today it is estimated by the secretary
of the treasury that for the next
fiscal year f1a1e) the ordinary ex-
penses Of the government. exclusive
Of any additional preparedness for
wad purposes, will amount to s74I,-
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
first train reaching here from Den

first train reaching here from Den
yer yesterday morning about 2
o'clock. A large number OF passen-
gers who had been sojourning in the
San Luis valley since the blockade
started were on board. The first
thru Southern for week reached
Durango last night at 10 o'clock, in
charge of Conductor Gogarty. With
the exception of one day last week
all delayed passengers had waited IN
comfort in Telluride for the road to be
opened. The Silverton branch has
been cleared to point two miles
north of Elk Park. 1t is expected thu
communications will be established
not later than Thursday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
Passengers on the DELAYED Eastern.

Passengers on the Delayed Eastern.
About 40 persons had accommoda-
tions on the delayed Eastern which
arrived in Durango yesterday morn
ing about o'clock. Among the
number was a lady from Des Moines,
Iowa, called to the Oxford section
by the critical illness of her sister.
a lady from Denver whose mother
was at the point of death in Farm
lngton and Mr.. Blumfield, whose
father was reported dying in Aztec.
Fred c. Ames returned from Denver
with the ashes of the BODY of the
late Samuel Thompson. He had been
IN Antonito since Wednesday. Among
the Stock show visitors were Art
Schribner, Fred Henry, Andy Buchan-
an, and County Commissioner Me-
Cartney. The latter had also attend.
ed the Good Roads meeting and the
state meeting of the county commits.
sioners.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

"The ship purchase bill was pro-
posed in good faith TO meet war con-
ditions," says Democratic defend
er of President Wilson's government
ownership measure. Had it been
promptly passed great deal more
deep sea tonnage would now be avail
able" Is that so? Now just tell
us what ships would be available
that are not now available. Name
one ship that is idle now but would
be carrying freight if purchased by
the government. Please name one
ship owner who is letting his ships
lie rotting at the docks while all
this profitable business is clamoring
for ocean transportation. proposed
in good faith" indeed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
The Stock Show.

For a number of years the Western
Stock show has proven to be the time
and place where breeders bid with
each other for the finest animals the
market affords. This year buyers
were present from all parts of the
United States and Canada and even
some of the countries of South Ameri-
ca were represented. F. w. Kroege,
was among the local buyers. His
purchase being couple of Poland
China hogs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Look at your pocket knife. If il
has Germany" stamped on it, it
is an argument for a protective tar
iff. Formerly Germany bought
pocket knives in Sheffield, England
but put on tariff and thereafter
not only made them in her own fac
tories, but shipped them all over the
world.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Argentine exports of beef for the
week before Christmas were 4O,S63
quarters, of which the United States
received 27649, and from which the
federal treasury received not cent
of revenue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
Want to Build Railroad South.

Since the San Juan railway bill
has been introduced, more than one
wealthy eastern concern has shown
interest in building the road to con-
meet this section with the south. The
latest seeking information is De-
troit firm, evidently desiring to find
u good place to invest the millions
that are being reaped from the auto
manufacturing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
Good Roads Meeting.

A log of the Colorado highways
which will be distributed to interest
ed tourists thruout the east, is one
of the effective means of advertising
the state which will result from the
Good Roads meeting. w. F. Mowry
of Montezuma county, was named a
member of the legislative committee
which will draft measures to hasten
road improvement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Unless there is change it will not
be long before the Monroe doctrine
Will be thing of the past. Foreign
nations viii not accept the watchfuI
waitingf policy when their subjects
are killed and robbed in Old Mexico.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
New Homes Near Tiffany.

Maurice Levey, the Tiffany mer-
chant, reports two new substantial
ranch houses in that vicinity. John
Morris is occupying the new home he
has recently completed Henry
Weigstant is erecting a cement block
house and will have it ready for oc-
cupancy at an early date.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
Fine Girl.

ne biri.
One of the most interesting bits Of
temininity that has arrived in these
nm Ia -r4,', ,s,an,r-a -dnu raoisfarad al
Mercy hospital last evening for Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Griffith of the
Florida mesa. DR.. Robbins was II
attendance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Mr.. and Mrs. II. 7. Henry of Hes
perus were among the passengers this
morning, who We're on their way
home from the Stock show. They
were enthusiastic over the exhibits
and are anxiously looking forward
to the time when this section, one
of the best breeding grounds manner
ca, will send animals to capture the
blue ribbons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
To setlIe in Southwest.

The women members of two fam
lies from Longmont, the first OF
many emigrants coming from that
section, arrived on last nights East
ern. The men of the two house.
holds are following with machinery
and household goods. They We're es-
pecially attracted here by the Ignacio
land opening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Getting first prize on alfalfa is not
SO bad, considering no efforts were
put forth in advance to make dis
play. In fact, the display was just
a happy thought few days before
the exhibition was gotten together
and ahipped.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Hens are beginning to get busy and
prices are also coming down. Pret-
ty soon the price win be below the
cost of production. Merchants should
be careful in not getting in an out
side supply more than sufficient lol
present needs in order that the loca
product can be handled.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
To Visit in Florida.

Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Mcneil de-
partel tnis morning for Jensen, Flo
/ rida, where the Iatter's sister resides.
En- route they will tarry awhile in
Denver and other cities. The length
of Mrs. McNeil's stay is indefinite.
Mr.. Mcneil will return in a few
weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
Mancos People Wed.

According to the Denver records
L.. Brinkerhoff and Miss Hulda We'll
oorn of Mancos were licensed to wed
in that city Saturday. Both are well
known young people of their vicin-
ity,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
Called Here by Sisters Illness.

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard kellar, prom
inent Montrose residents, were ar
rivals on last nights delayed South
en-, who were called here by the i'll
ness of the latter's sister, Mrs. Hat
tie Fay. They had been in Tellurid
since the middle of the week waiting
for the blockade to be raised.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

s91, 900 or $s7,337o o37 in excess of the
ordinary expenditures of the govern
ment the year the present revenue
daw was enacted" From Senator
Oscar Underwood's speech in the
senate defending his tariff law.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

There is no indication that the Dar-
denelles are going to crack under the
strain, altho it is possible that the
allies did.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
new daughter. velena Columbia.

r. B. Durham and John r. Trim
BILE were among the Dolores people
guests at the Savoy last night. They
were on their way home from Den
yer where they participate din the
various festivities.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

The far-famed Imperial valley Of
California is suffering the fate that
many predicted would be the case
when the Colorado river became un-
manageable. The present flood re-
minds us of the story of Barbara
Worth. All who read this interest
ing frontier story Of the redeeming
OF the desert racyll the strenuous ef-
fort put forth BY those in .hatge to
stem the current during lhc flcod sea-
son and the WONDERFUL havoc wrought
according to the story, just after the
land had been occupied by those seek
ing homes. The writer of the story
of Barbara Worth however, did not
begin to picture the awfulness of the
situation compared to what has real
ly taken place the past few days in
what is probably the most fertile val
ley in the world. It's awful to con-
template and the thought of our own
protection should encourage US to
avail ourselves of the splendid ad-
vantages enjoyed over most every
section of the inhabited land.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Go ahead and increase the navy
No objection. But preparedness with
pork barrel attachment is not
courted by the voters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

1t may be said Tor President Will
sons watchful waiting policy that it
Is in vogue at time when there is
a good deal to see.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
In Interests of American
Tobacco COMPANY.

Z. D. Swanson, the genial knight
OF the grip who represents the Ameri-
can Tobacco campany in these parts,
solicited business Durango today. Bull
Durham and Tuxedo, the popular
brands with the trade are manufac-
tured by his company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

A Wyoming pastor says it is posi-
lively wicked to go to church in an
automobile, and good many cars are
not devoted to that purpose.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
Plead Guilty,

Henry Shoneman of the Florida
mesa, who was arrested on the charge
oil stealing hog from the Ed Ped
well ranch, yesterday evening plead
guiity and was sentenced to 80
Gays term in the county Jail. The
case against Ritter and Delaney who
were charged with the same offense,,
is still pending.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

The income tax decision is a God
send for the administration. Every
man with dollar is going to have
TO part with portion of it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Our little four-day blockade was
of small moment compared to the
blockadcs in other sections caused by
floods and washouts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

I'VE denounee the profligate waste
of the money wrung from the people
by oppressive taxation thru the Law
fdan aeeseSiaeasiens aerse essaen af Eecent Repnb
taxes high and reduced the purchas-
ing power of the peoples toll. We
demand return to that simplicity
and economy which benefits Demo
cratic government and reduction in
the number of useless offices, the sal
aries of which drain the substance OF
the people" From the Democratic
platform of 1912. Isn't this joke?
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
Travel by Snow Shoes.

Joe Terry and C. C. Mcmillan,
of Silverton and W. l.. Lawton of New
York were three members of the party
who snowshoed four miles south from
Silverton to board the work train
Durango bound yesterday afternoon
This morning they left for Denver
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY

IL. N. Linebarger is looking after
business interests in eastern Colora-
do. Later he goes to Iowa to visit
his mother.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

The elements appear to have JOIN
ed the warning nations in destrue-
ton of life and property.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
Silver Soaring.

Yesterdays quotations on silver,
577s is said to be the highest since
May %, 1914. The lead quotation
of 6.10 cents per pound is the
highest since July 1915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
Making Final Proof.

Frank Sponsel, one of the stalwart
sons of John Sponsel, was in from
Dix today making fiual proof on his
homestead.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Good cheer appears to be in the
air. No room for the pessimist III
this neck of the woods.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
New Boy.

Mr.. and Mrs, Bert Thomas of Ami
mas City now have a trio of sons
in their home. The third was bora
yesterday morning. DR.. Robbins
was in attendance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
Florida School Opens.

School commenced in the lower
school house on Upper florida yes
terday, with Miss Helenn Kreder in
charge. The term is to be of six
months duration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
Wonderful Yield.

Wonderful Yield.
d, &. R. G. Agent McCulley of
harrington has sent to the Durango
Exchange specimen of stock beets
grown in San Juan county by Mr..
j. u. Adsit- On an area of 72O
square feet Mr.. Adsit had a yield of
1000 pounds, an average of 55 tons
10 the acre. The beets are immense
and SO closely resemble the kind
from which beet sugar is manufac-
tured, it required an expert to de-
tect the difference.
At the meeting of the directors of
the Durango Exchange the follow
ing officers were chosen: j. r. C.
Tyler, president; E. H. Burdick. vice
president; e. P. Wilson, secretary
Inc members of the executive COM
mittee are W. S. Pickerill, chairman;
+. Z. Gilbert and X. S. Clements
Inc naming of other committees will
De part of the business transacted
at the next session. Hereafter the
directors will hold meetings every
monday night. One of the plans
formulated last night was to inau-
gurats 4 campaign to increase the
membership Of the organisation to L.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
Durango Again on the Man.

Durango has railroad communica-
tions with the outside world after an
ISOLATION Of five days. Service was
restored on tho Eastern Saturday, the
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Be sure and treat your seed grain
for smoot Pays.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Lyman Mead was downafrom Her
mosa outfitting with supplies 1r>u
Otis McGirr's. His neighbors' orders
were included in his list of purchas-
es,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Bob Hott and Ira Thomas are
among the residents of the Tiffany
section who have just returned from,
the Stock show.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
New Daughter.

NEW Daughter.
The ubiquitous stork delivered a
fine girl to Mr.. and Mrs. John Dill
at an early hour this morning. Dr.
Robbins was in attendance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Louise Welk, one of Duranro's
popular teachers who has been on tho
slck list for several days, returnes
to her school work tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Mrs. William Johnson and dauph.
Ter Miss Mable and son Ted were in
from Lightner creek last evening on
shopping expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Smith and son
arrived in Durango last evening. They
accompanied the remains of Mr..
Smiths mother to Kansas. En- route
home they stopped in Denver, where
Mr.. Smith had charge of the Du-
ranog Exchange exhibit at the Stock
show.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Miss Ellen Gillmor, principal of
the Whittier school who has been Il
patient, at Ochsner's for the past
months, was released from the hos
pital yesterday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Charlie Griffith returned to the
FLORIDA mesa ranch this morning,
aiter making the asquaintsaee ef ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Philip Gilbert, who was stricken
with typhoid fever several weeks ago
Is still very sick man. His son
Louie is improving and will be oblc
to leave the hospital within week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Leslie Davis, formerly of Mancos
vas off for Fl Vado this morning
where he is employed at the saw mill
A short time ago he suffered the loss
Of a thumb while engaged in his daily
labors. In order to have the service
Of the family physician and surgeon
he made the trip to the old home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM MONDAYS DAILY

Robert Pearson returned to the
Florida mesa ranch this morning
Mrs. Pearson will remain IN town a
few days the guest of Mrs. George
Gordon Goodman.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

George sponsel is in from Thomp-
son't Park visiting his children who
are patients at Ochsner's recovering
from siege with typhoid. Charles
the son. was up for short time yes
terday, the first time since he was
stricken.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

DR.. Gray, a former resident OF San
Juan county, New Mexico, arrived
from Missouri on the delayed East
ern which arrived here yesterday
morning. He was bound for the old
home to look after business interests
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

E. II. Kittell, assessor of Monte
yuma county, was among the home
ward bound travellers on this morn
ing's Southern. He was on his return
from Denver, where he attended the
annual meeting of the Colorado as
SCISSORS.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-05-17
Mmnroxinnp Mothor Goose.

We all know how far the idea of
Mother Goose as an immoral book has
obtained. In a modern abridged edl-
ton There was I'm old woman who
lived in Il shoe ends, she gave them
some broth and plenty Of bread and
kissed them all fondly and sent them
to he'd
Why should the modern child he
brought up with the wholly unnatural
situation of the heavily burdencd
mother who behaves just rs if nothing
unusual had cccurrcdy Their literary
taste will he ruined If pursued on these
lines spanked them all Soundly and
sent them TO bod is the only possible
logical course. Atlantic Monthly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-05-17
BENNINNTON GARAGE
E. w. WILLIAMS
Sunday.

In \. h. 3l3 the Emperor Consian-
tine of Rome granted liberation to the
Christians and in 321 he gave imperial
sanction to the observance of the first
day of the week. The cdict which in
PRODUCED new era in Sunday obscry-
ance runs: "On the venerable day of the
sun LET the magistrate and people re.
siding in cities rest and let all work
shops be closed In the country. how
ever. persons engaged in the work of
cultivation may freely aud lawfully
continue their pursuits, because it Of
ten happens chat another day is not SO
suitable for grain sowing or for vine
planting. lest 10y neslccting the proper
momcnt for such operations the bounty
Of heaven should be lost
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-05-17
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Scrap Book
Gettina Il Ssraiqht.


Unless one puts On binders. stuHs
cotton wool in ones ears and covers
them with fur carlapS, involuntary
sightseeing and eavosdroppmg are
sometimes unavoidable. At a table in
q restaurant the other day two women
friends Were eXuberantly recounting
the varied wonders Of their offspring,
And my boy Charlic-he's fourteen,
You Knows just crazy about 81
enorina," wound mp Charles mother, a
complacent smile ripping her plump
features.
Her lean companion looked shock
ely amazed. My, but he's young for
That, isn't her
Eyes, he certainly is; but. then. Char
lies a forward boy for his age, you
know" proudly.
so l should say" dryly remarked
the friend.
lie thinks Of nothing else; I'm
afraid be doesn't even do his lessons
properly" pursued the mother.
But don't You mind that? And a
siguorina, Of all people"
\ puzzled look ceased away the calm
content Of the mothers face.
People? Wy, what do you mean
Hes writing for the moyies-a signo
riua, they call it,
OH The friend looked relieved
"A scenario, | guess you mean;
thought you meant one OF those Span
Ish thingsr New Orleans Times-pica
| yunc,