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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

In all probability the United
States will be in a position to lead
the neutral nations in their efforts
to bring the peace proposals to a
successful termination. No nation
not engaged in the war has suffered
more injury than this and no ma
tion will do more to bring about a
speedy termination of hostilities. No
other nation can do as much as this
nation and this is because of our
power, wealth and influence which
in the aggregate is surpassed by no
other nation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14
ALL ENGLANDS ENERGIES
ARE TURNED TOWARD WAR

LONDON, Dec. II. - England's
every resource will be turned into
war, luxury will be eliminated and
all activity turned into the serious
business of fighting, is the belief of
the public, after the announcement
of Lloyd Georges new cabinets con-
sideration of the preliminary meas.
ures to be enacted.
Lloyd George becomes practically
the dictator of England. With him in
the war council will be Earl Curzon
leader in the house of lords, Andrew
Bonar Law, leader in the house Of
commons and Arthur Henderson and
Lloyd Miner, ministers without port
folio, +
The war council narrows down tc
permanent membership of thee
Miner and Henderson, without Other
tasks, are left free in order to prose
ate the war with Lloyd G..crge
Thus the government forces are
aligned for efficiency.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14
Suggest Home Folk Build
Sugar Beet Factory.

The San Juan country has money
enough to build a sugar beet factory
and put thru other big enterprises if
it could only be interested in the
right direction. No single enterprise
would be worth so much to the indus
tries of this section as a sugar beet
factory. We are getting to a point
where our other industries really
need a factory and it would fitniceiy
into our economic scheme.-Mancos
Zines.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14
STIFF, SORE MUSCLES
RELIEVED

Cramped muscles or soreness fol-
lowing a cold or case of grippe are
eased and relieved by an application
Of Sloan's Liniment. Does not stain
the skin or clog the pores like mus
sy ointments or plasters and pene-
trates quickly without rubbing.
Timber up your muscles after exer-
else, drive out the pains and aches
of rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago,
strains, sprains and bruises with
Sloan's Liniment. Get bottle today.
At all Druggists, 25c.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

The report that efforts have been
made to enter into peace negotiations
has no doubt startled the civilized
world to degree equal to that re-
port which said that world war had
begun. Sorrow and fear accompanied
he news of the beginning of the big
war, but joy and peace will accom-
pany the news that there is possi-
bility of bringing the great war to
q close.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

No doubt the Central powers rea-
lize that this is an opportune time
to propose peace negotiations. They
are at the present time meeting with
more or less success and yet they
must be aware Of the fact that moth
ing has been accomplished by either
side that indicates decisive victory.
At this time they can appeal to the
world for peace without placing them
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14
County Court.

County Court.
Four claims filed against the
estate of H. L. Towne, deceased, have
been contested. The time for hear
ing on these has been set for jan
uary 2. The date for final settle
ment and determination of heirship
in the Peter Monteith estate has been
fixed for January Q. The Durango
Trust Company is administrator for
both estates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14
IOWA SENATOR LOSES
IN SENSATIONAL SUIT

RED OAK, Ia, Dec.11. = After
taking Is ballots and celebrating
rs hours the jury brought in a YER
dict that Senator Jones is not enti-
tied to 100000 damages in a slander
suit against Wilkerson, the Burns de-
tective, who accused Jones Of back
ing the AK murderer of Joe Moore,
one of his business competitors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

Should the war in Europe be
brought to a sudden close, as many
think it will be, there will no doubt
be a movement started to end the
Mexican revolution and banditism. 1t
is generally believed that the only
reason that those people have been
allowed to continue in the way Of
the barbarian so long is because of
the world war In Europe. Z.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

suffered 4 severe chill today and
physicians ordered him to remain in
doors. His superhuman efforts in re-
constructing England's government
brought him down. In q letter he
wrote to members of the parliament
he indicated his belief he would be
unable to attend the session tomor-
row when the new cabinet would
formally take its place.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

The present war is the first one
accorded in history that has produc-
d disastrous effects in practically
cry nation. Even the smaller ma
lions and countries have been injur-
ID by the withdrawal of several mil
lion able bodied men from the ordi-
nary business of production neces-
sary to produce the necessaries of
life.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14
What a Pine River Ranchman
Is Doing.

According to the Bayfield, Blade
Sam Parks is right in the prosperity
wave. He has just marketed 10000
pounds of potatoes at 1916 prices and
had about 200 tons of hay that will
bring him from $18 to $50 when it is
baled. Besides Mr.. Parks has bond
ed and leased all his Cave Basin min
ing claims at fabulous figures.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14
Body Forwarded to Silverton
Tonight.

Martilliani Giacomo, a miner, pass
ed away at Mercy hospital early yes
terday morning at the age of AZ. He
was afflicted with miners consump-
ton and had entered the hospital for
treatment just few days ago. The
remains will be forwarded to Sill
verton tonight by the Goodman I'm
dertaking company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14
building Activities In Our Town.

Construction work is in progress
on the new high school building, the
Soens & Snyder garage, the city hall
annex and the Berri residence. An
)ther good sized force of carpenters
are busy remodeling the old postof-
ice building and the Will Hart store
getting these ready for the Golden
Rule headquarters the first Of the
year; J. w. Jarvis is raising the roof
of his garage half story.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14
GOVERNMENT DROPS
NEW HAVEN CASES

WASHINGTON, Dec. IL. The
government today dropped the prose-
cution of John I. Billiard, James S.
Glten and William Skinner, involved.
in the New Haven prosecution in
New Haven prosecution in New York.
The government attorneys asked the
supreme court to dismiss the appeals.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

elves in humiliating position.
Should the Allies refuse, then the
Neutral world will feel more kindly
oward the Central powers, because
IF their willingness to stop the war
hat is causing more or less suffer-
'ng in almost every nation on the
earth,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

Uniy those who have been made
rich thru taking advantage of abnor-
NAL conditions will regret that peace
negotiations have been proposed.
Only those who have been made rich
at the expense of the millions of un-
fortunate will be sorry to see the
war close.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14
KING OF GREECE KICKS

ATHENS, Dec. liking Constan-
tines government today made for
NAL protest to the Allied powers
against the continuance of the block
ade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14
Country Shoppers.

Country Shoppers.
Among the out of town folk purch-
asing supplies in town today werc
j. w. Baker, Oxford; Thomas Nc
Nay, Sunnyside; C. Vigil, LaPosta;
Miss Walker, o. X. Coal mine; Mac
Gaines, Elco.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14
ADAMsoN BILL UP JANUARY 8

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE su-
preme court has set January 9th for
arguments on the Adamson law.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14
DEUTSCHLAND AGAIN
SAFE IN GERMANY

BERLIN via Sayville, Dec. 10. -
The Deutschland arrived off the
mouth of the Veser at noon today.
on the second return trip from
America.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

Mrs. Minnie Walters left for Do
lores today after visiting awhile with
Durango relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

Butter Fat Continues to
Decrease in Price.
Butterfat decreased another cent a
pound today, making the quotation
80 cents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14
Copper Quotations Highest in
History of State.

History of State.
Last week mining men were jubi-
liant over the advance in the price of
copper, the quotation being the high.
est in the history of mining in Colo
RADIO. This week the quotation
$33.175 sets new record which will
further increase the good spirits of
all directly or indirectly interested in
mining.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14
RUMANIANS CHECK
TEUTONIC ADVANCE

PETROGRAD, Dec. lin vigor-
Gus counter attacks the Rumanians
have won back the positions along
he high road from Ploeshti to Mis-
iu, which they lost last Saturday, it
is asserted.
SOFIA, Dec. 1.-The capture of
he west bridgehead at Cernavoda
vas announced in today's official re-
,ort. Cenavoda is on the lower
Danube and is nm important railroad
BERLIN, Dec. 11.-Artillery activ-
ty increased yesterday at Somme
md on the front northwest of
Rheims, according to the official re-
port.
BERLIN, Dec. 1.-The destruc-
ton of parts of the French position"
by extensive mine explosions at
Meanill. Champagne. Vauqois and
Argonne is officially reported.
On the east ba TX of Meuse the
Germans were engaged in heavy can
nonading, firing against the first
line of the enemy's trenches. Seven
hostile aeroplanes were brought
down in air engagements on the Yer.
dun front.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

Several Durango people went tc
Hermosa yesterday to attend the fun.
eral of the late Ole Brooden.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

Mrs. w. M. Connely and children
came down from Hesperus last night
to spend the winter in town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

G. E. Folke of Dolores was a pat
ron Of the Southern last night en-
route home from trip to Alabama.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

The thermometer registered Z be-
low at Pagosa Springs Friday morn
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

c. Thompson was an arrival from
Silverton this morning on business
connected with his ranch interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

Reliable man on ranch.
near Dolores, Colo. Steady work.
Good job. References required. adj
dress Box 35, Dolores, Colo.
d. 12-4-1t. w. Atr
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

According to the Star the hog ship
ments from the Doores section this
year will total about 100 cars.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

Charles S. Elmire of Telluride was
a guest at the Palace last night on
his way to Dulce.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

G. j. Walker, was business WIS.,
itor from Pagosa Springs who spent
the night in our town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

Miss M. c. Peters of Anchorage,
KY, is business visitor in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

The high cost of living has struck
the. soda fountains and resulted in
an increase of 8 cents in milk and
egg drinks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

FOR SAl.E-S0 acres Of good farm
ing land, or will exchange for stock.
p. o. Box, 906. 1l-22-lpio.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

ron Of the Southern last night en-
route home from trip to Alabama.
The thermometer registered 7 be-
low at Psgosa Springs Friday morn
ing.
According to the Star the hog ship
ments from the Doores section this
year will total about 100 cars.
The high cost of living has struck
the. soda fountains and resulted in
an increase of cents in milk and
egg drinks.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Long returned
20 Rosa this morning after partaking
If the hospitality dispensed at the
Strater.
A. w. Dillon of the Montezuma
valley was homeward bound this
morning after marketing shipment
Of apples in the Alamosa section.
Ralph Hutchinson and William
Butler went to May Day this morn
ing where the latter will take charge
of the Hutchinson store.
Lewis Jones, the flockmaster and
farmer, returned to Tiffany today
after a few days visit with his FAM
lily at Brookside.
Mrs. Arthur Peterson, who has
been in failing health for several
months is now confined to her bed
the greater part of the time.
During the past season ,40S Wis.,
itors registered at Mesa Verde Ma
tional park, an increase of 400 over
last year.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wilmer motor
ed to Bloomfield mesa yesterday
where they visited the Mesdames
Scovill and Bishop.
New Daughter.
A fine little daughter was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Taylor at Ochsner
hospital Saturday afternoon at 4:30.
DR.. ]. ]. Lace, former district sup
erintendent of the M. E. church in
the southwest, has recently been ap-
pointed superintendent of the Utah
district of the M. +. Conference.
Alfred Eaves, youngest son of Rev.
Mr.. Eaves pastor of the Silverton
Congregational church about IL
years ago, was killed in battle on the
Somme front short time ago.
]. l.. G. Swinney of Aztec, DEM
,cratic candidate tor state superin-
tendent of public instruction of New
Mexico. was defeated by Wagner, the
Republican candidate by POP votes.
N. T. Carpenter of the Montezuma
valley was a guest at the Savoy last
night on his way to Illinois, his old
home state, where he expects to re-
main until March.
r. C. Montgomery the forest rang
er, leaves in few days from Oak
land, California, to visit his wife
who has been there several months
on health seeking mission.
DR.. Notbohm, the physician who
has been associated with DR.. B. j.
Ochsner for several months, depart
ed this morning for his old home in
Dousman, Wisconsin.
A bill presented to the town board
several months ago by w. ]. Jordan
for $500 expenses alleged to have
been incurred by his trial for killing
Dudley Morrison after the town mar
shall had called on him to assist in
the arrest of Morrison, and which
had been laid on the table from time
to time, was taken up and $3.50 al
lowed in payment of same.-Dolores
Star.
Butter Fat Continues to
Decrease in Price.
Butterfat decreased another cent a
mound today, making the anotation
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. Strator were
among the arrivals from Silverton
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

o. A. Cameron of Globe, Arizona
was a passenger to Aztec to visit his
relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Long returned
20 Rosa this morning after partaking
If the hospitality dispensed at the
Strater.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

LONDON, Dec. 11.-Lloyd Geore,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

]. l.. G. Swinney of Aztec, Dem
,cratic candidate tor state superin-
tendent of public instruction of New
Mexico, was defeated by Wagner, the
Republican candidate by 202 votes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

N. T. Carpenter of the Montezumi
valley was a guest at the Savoy las
night on his way to Illinois, his ole
home state, where he expects to re
main until March.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

r. C. Montgomery the forest rang
er, leaves in few days from Oak
land, California, to visit his wife
who has been there several months
on health seeking mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

Alfred Eaves, youngest son of Rev
Mr.. Eaves pastor of the Silverton
Congregational church about IL
years ago, was killed in battle on the
Somme front short time ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. John Wilmer motor
ed to Bloomfield mesa yesterday
where they visited the Mesdames
Scovill and Bishop.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

Mrs. Arthur Peterson, who has
been in failing health for several
months is now confined to her bed
the greater part of the time.
During the past season 1,40S Wis.,
itors registered at Mesa Verde Ma
tional park, an increase of 400 over
last year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

A. w. Dillon of the Montezuma
valley was homeward bound this
morning after marketing shipment
Of apples in the Alamosa section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

New Daughter.
A fine little daughter was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. C. l.. Taylor at Ochsner
hospital Saturday afternoon at 4:30.
DR.. ]. ]. Lace, former district sup
erintendent Of the M. E. church in
the southwest, has recently been ap-
pointed superintendent of the Utah
district of the NJ. L. Conference.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM MONDAYS DAILY

Miss M. c. Peters of Anchorage,
KY, is a business visitor in Durango.
Charles S. Elmire of Telluride was
guest at the Palace last night on
his way to Dulce.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. ]. Strator were
among the arrivals from Silverton
this morning.
o. A. Cameron of Globe, Arizona,
was passenger to Aztec to visit his
relatives.
G. j. Walker, was business Wis
itor from Pagosa Springs who spent
the night in our town.
Mrs. w. M. Connely and children
came down from Hesperus last night
to spend the winter in town.
Several Durango people went to
Hermosa yesterday TO attend the fun
eral of the late Ole Brooden.
Mrs. Minnie Walters left for Do
lores today after visiting awhile with
Durango relatives.
c. Thompson was an arrival from
Silverton this morning on business
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-14

DR.. Notbohm, the physician who
has been associated with DR.. B. ].
Ochsner for several months, depart
ed this morning for his old home in
Dousman, Wisconsin.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-29
ssGOOD INDIAN''

WAS there something in par
ticular you wanted when you
Gamer" he asked, laying a hand
on the neck of the bay. 1T just
occurred to me that there must
have BEEN"
She leaned so that the Others
could not hear, and her face was
grave enough now.
why, yes. It's old Hagar. She
came to me this afternoon, and
she had that bunch of hair you
cut off that was snarled in the
bush. She made threats, Grant
about Saunders. She says you
l came right down to tell you, be-
cause was afraid she might make
trouble. We can't have that
story mouthed all over the coun-
try"
''If you ride on slowly" he
told her, "I'll overtake you.
think I'd better see that old Jeze-
bel myself"
Secretly he was rather thank
full for further action and over
took her at the Point o. Rocks.
From the Indian camp rose
sound of high-ekeyed wailing. The
two heard it, and looked at ecah
other questioningly.
Something's up" Good Indian
said, answering her look. THAT
sounds to me like the squaws
bowling over a DEATH"
Good Indian commanded Miss
George to remain just outside the
camp, and himself rode in to
where the bucks were gathered.
Then he saw Peppajee sitting be-
side his own wikiup, and went to
him instead.
whats the matter here, Pep
pajee?" he said.
Peppajee looked at him sourly.
Heap much trouble come.
Hagar make much talk. Do much
bad, mebbyso. Rachel ketchum
knife, go Hagar wikiup. Killum
Hagar-so." He thrust out his
arm as one who stabs. "Killum
herself-so." He struck his
chest with his clenched fist.
"Hagar heap dead. Rachel heap
dead. Yo' 60"
"A squaw just died." he told
Miss George curtly. when they
rode on. But her quick eyes not
ed new look in his face. Before
1t had been grave and stern and
bitter; now 1t was sorrowful in
stead.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-29

Yuma, Ariz., is another hot
town" The highest tempera-
ture ever recorded there 10 lis
degrees. The average for the
year is ~, or Z degrees below
that of Key West.
Needles. CAL, has an annual
average temperature OF 70 de-
grees. The highest ever record
ed at this point IL 116 degrees.
This is three points higher than
at Corpus Christi. Tex, where
the thermometer once hit 9s. Fl
Paso, Tex, never got hotter than
113 degrees. The average for
the year b So.
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CHAPTER XII.
Life Adjusts Itself Again to Small
Things.

The next day was a day of many
strange faces whose eyes peered
curiously at the place where
Baumberger fell, and at the cold
ashes of Stanley's campfire, and
at the Harris and their house, and
all things pertaining in the re-
hottest degree to the drama which
had been played grimly there to
its last tragic curtain" They
stared up at the rim-rock and
made various estimates of the dis
lance and argued over the ques-
tion of Workmanship, and
whether it really took a good shot
to fire from the top and hit a
man below. .r...
AS for the killing of Baumber-
ger, public opinion tried the case
and rendered unanimous verdict
upon it long before the coroner
arrived. Done just right" was
the verdict of public opinion, and
the self-constituted judges mani
tested their further approval by
slapping Good Indian upon the
back when they had a chance, or
by solemnly shaking hands with
him, or by facetiously assuring
him that they would be good. All
of which Grant interpreted cor
rectly as sympathy and a desire
to show him that they did not
look upon him as a murdered, but
as a man who had the courage to
defend himself and those dear to
him from a great danger.
With everything SO agreeably
disposed of according to the
crude-though none the less true,
perhaps-ethics of the time and
the locality, 1t was tacitly under
stood that the coroner and the
inquest he hald in the grove be-
side the house were a mere con-
cession to red tape. Neverthe-
less a general tension manifested
itself when the jury, after SOL
EMMY listening, in their official
capacity, to the evidence they had
heard and discussed freely hours
before, bent heads and whispered
briefly together. There was also
corresponding atmosphere of re-
lief when the verdict of public
opinion was called justifiable
homicide by the coroner and so
stamped with official approval.
When that was done they car
ried Baumberger's gross physical
shell away up the grade to the
station. And when the dust had
settled after the latest departure
and the whistle of the train
which bore the coroner and that
other quiet passenger - came
family down over the rim-rock,
the peaceful Hart ranch settled
down with a sigh of relief into Its
old, easy habits of life.
All. that is, save Good Indian
himself, and perhaps one other.
1t was Phoebe who boldly in
vaded the secret chamber of Good
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"Yes," said Senorita Oralia !;
yes"
And then thought struck
her, and her eyes flashed.
rs THAT the way he's COM
ing to Piedras Negras!" she ex-
claimed. well, he will be lucky
If he reaches Piedras Niegras-
and he WON'T meet me-"
So this will explain to Mr..
Moe why he is persona non
grata just now with the
senOrita - although he
didn't expect to be called
out and really he didn't
mean il that way at all.
"Just think" said Senorita
Oralia to her sister-in-law, "he
might come here to shoot down
Alberto - my brother your
husband; the wretch! Will be in
Piedras Negras in July Well,
I'll just bet he WON'T"
Alberto, the brother, is chief
of the Mexican army aviation
corps and a graduate of st.
Johns Military academy, near
Syracuse, n, Y.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-29

the Sahara desert and the interior
of New South Wales furnish the
nearest competition in hot wealth
er records. On Aug. 81, 1884
at Wargla, on the Sahara, a tenn.
perature OF 1874 degrees Fab.
renheit was registered.
Key West, Fla, holds the
record for average heat the
year round. the average
temperature there IL ~ de-
erees, tho highest IN the
United States. Tho nDcr-
cury, however, has never
climbed pest 100 in Key
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Hotter Than Sahara fright In US.
GREENLAND CALIFORNIA

WASHINGTON, d. c.. July 2t,
lin Death Valley, Cal, there is a
city hotter than the hottest spot
In the Sahara Desert,
This place, oddly enough, II
aailc<1 Qfeehland. Jt-fs/ in Inyo
county. far from the other Green
land. an island In the arctic cir
Gle. The thermometer registered
13l degrees In the shade at
Greenland, Cal. July 1Qs/1913,
~ highest shade temp1fature
ever <e{|e<ered n the United
q o'her ps<ts 4 ne world.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-29

Miss Oralia Salinas y Carranza
and (belOw) her sister-in-law,
Mrs. Alberto Salinas y Carranza.
The large picture was drawn by
Artist Higgins from a postcard
photo In possession of Mrs. AL
bertO, who was sketched from
a photograph.
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MIDWAY ADDITION.
FREIDAY,s SOUTH SIDE

d. t. Matthew. Tract beg. 271.4
South of S. w. corner of South
cath st. and Park Ave, tn.
North 1857, tn. East 150' to beg