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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
NEW PUMP In OPERATION.

Mr.. V. Erwin is giving demOnstra-
lions with his water pump winch is
attracting the attention OF those IN
terested IN irrigation.
The pump consists of series ot
water tubes so custructed one above
the other that when oy power the
cubes, which rotate on an axis, trans
Ter the water thru valve In the CEN
ter IRON one end oil the tube TO the
Jther end of the tube just above. The
principle of elevation depends large
~ upon the influence OF count. FL
balance weighing 10 pounds, which
moves in the opposite direction the
water is moving, thus always serv-
ing as balance to the weight OF
the water.
One of the striking features ot
the invention is the small power
needed to run the machine and ele-
vate the water. The power may OF
produced by wind, water, electricity
or in any one of number of ways
The power needed is estimated 81
one-tenth Of a horsepower. In fact
one, by the pressure on the whee
with his hand, may stop the ma
chine.
The machine is SO constructed that
at the present time it is raising the
water IL feet. However, this dis
tance may be increased or decreas
ed as necessity demands. The whee
may be larger or smaller according
to the amount of water desired to bc
lifted. Each stroke lifts four ant
|one-half gallons of water. There is ;
22-inch fall in six feet.
Mr.. Erwin has Harry Thomas anc
Arthur McLaren at work on the ma
chine perfecting and demonstrating
it to tho public at Balls foundry
This certainly is most useful inven
ton and no doubt will serve the need,
|of many farmer who is unable t,
take water from river withou
great expense in making long ditch
es. The machine will be inexpensiv,
when compared with building and re
pairing bitches for any distance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

weeks and was deed broke, l saw him
again and he had handful of cart
wheels" he had earned shoveling snow
at cents an hour.
AS we have IS inches of snow on
the level here in the city and it is
necessary to shovel it from the roofs
onto adjacent sidewalks. altho they
put up barricade in front of the
building when the shoveling process
is on, 4 pedestrian has to look a
little out or he gets what's coming
to him when he expects it least.
Am just gazing across the street,
where they are shoveling the beau
tiful; the great "gobs" of whiteness
in their descent to mix it with tele-
phone and light wires, and are broken
up in to fleecy clouds, reminding one
who has seen il of the performance of
rotary on the D. & R. G. a-bucking
Of snow.
Tacoma suburbs are teeming with
quail and phesants that come and go
at will as they are protected by law
4
these are now driven to the back
wards and chicken pens to find some
thing to eat. and out in the sparse
ly settled sections are suffering from
hunger and perhaps many of them
dying, for the reason that street cars
and automobiles have been tied up
and it has been so difficult to reach
such places with food for the starv-
ing birds.
To me it seems strange that Is
inches of snow on the level can So
demoralize traffic as it does here, but
presume it's all because thew are
not used to it.
1t seems to me that snow of such
dimensions would not Tease the Du-
rango street car boys.
Saw in the papers under great
headlines that Durango had Is feet
of snow on the level in her streets.
Gollywhack. that would sure give the
street car boys some mathematics.
Durangoans must have delight
ful time rolling snowballs from fifth
story windows, head "ekr-flummox'
into the unfathomable depths of snow
below.
Would like to mix up with that
snow just for curiosity.
o. s. GALBREATH.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Charles N. Wheeler, represents
tive of the Chicago Tribune who
has been assigned to follow Presi-
dent Wilson's train and ascertain the
sentiment ON preparedness reports to
his paper that Iowa is lukewarm.
He points out that the Democratic
state committee did not indorso the
presidents program for defense
measures This il not in line with
reports sent out by tho Wilson train
combination.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

The Rumanian government is max
ing arrangements 10 place contract
in this country for 100000 horse
shoes, of two pounds each in weight
which will require 5000 tons of steel
to make up. This will give addi-
tional labor to American workmen
and help along the steel industry.
Secretary Redfield has not yet credit
ed this order to any of his CONNER
cial attaches.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Toltec.

TOltec.
The February Toltec reached the
Herald office this morning and it is
proper to state that it is one Of the
best issues we have yet seen of the
paper. 1t is replete with good
things. 1t is noticeable that it's edi-
toriel says the February issue is
dedicated to the exposition of facts
Of interest concerning the San Juan
basin." The subjects treated are as
follows; Trades and Vacations,
Beauties and Wonders, Climatic Con-
ditions, Water and Waterpower, Min
ing, Forestry, Farm Resources, Fish
ing, Manufacturing, Mountains and
General Information. 1t will be OBJ
served that eacn of these subjects is
treated by particular students in a
very able and interesting way. There
are many other good things in this
issue Of the Toltec which every per-
son should read. Certainly this school
paper is a credit to the school and
the students doing the work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
INFLUENCE OF FALSE REPORTS

1t is not always perceptible at
first consideration just how much
damage one can do his community or
state by exaggerating conditions.
The American people are extensive
readers and accept every opportunity
to inform themselves a. to existing
conditions in various parts Of the
country and the entire world. AS a
consequence they are informed or mis-
led according to whether the reports
are truthful or untruthful.
In letter printed in another col
umn of this issue will give us an
idea of the false reports that go far
away before they reach their final
destination. o. s. Galbreath, of Ia
coma, Washington, in this letter tells
of the reported great depth Of snow
in the streets of Durango when as
a matter Of fact the snow was only
one-fifth of the depth reported.
For years during the settlement of
Kansas the people of other states re-
ported the most unreasonable condi-
tions existing in that state on the
plains. There seemed to be no linn
it to the false reports spread over
the country. At first the people of
Kansas became indignant, but as
that did no good they sought another
and perhaps more effective method of
combating the evil by sending out
over the country the most unreason-
able reports and stories imaginable.
In fact this condition developed a
number of noted story tellers sch as
William Allen White who not only
told the stories about Kansas, but
accepted every opportunity to have
them published broadcast thruout the
United tSates.
AS result of this. newspapers in
every state in the uniton took up the
publication Of these stories many Of
which had semblance of truth in
them and, of course, many for some
time thought there was truth in them.
This campaign continued until the
people began to feel that the Kansas
story tellers were making fools of
them and securing an unusual amount
of free advertising. True it was and
no state has received more free ad-
vertising than the state of Kansas.
Almost disastrous damage was done
to the state in its infancy, but, since
the state has become strong in many
ways and the people of other states
have come to understand how Kan
sas got her free advertising, the ex-
aggerated conditions no longer find
their way out and the people look
back on the whole matter as big
joke that lost its mark, resulting to
the benefit of Kansas rather than
to her injury.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Permitting the Fillipinos

Permitting the Fillipinos to care
for themselves means additional bur-
dens for the U. s.. as this nation
will have to look after them just
the same. We are bound to do this
from every point of decency. In the
meantime they will be the prey of
every scheming nation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

There is nothing dark in the out
look for woman's wardrobe for the
coming season. The weather mar
predicted white winter, now thc
fashion man predicts white sum
mer-with a generous portion of tan
Last spring the fair sex found them
selves caught in sand storm, which
extended to hats, suits and accessor-
les. This year bisaue hue crop lum
ing up on the horizon--due in par,
to the absence of dyestuffs.
The fashion 40" tells us a good
many men are going to wear stripes
this summer-not counting those so
journing in the penitent'ar;es. Stripes
are going to figure prominently in
The styles of spring and summer suits
and the clothing store buyers are
making their purchases IS accordingly.
SO
Seattle has an E.iel bloom club.
Only the gray haired ladies among
| the smart set are eligible to member
ship.
Mrs. A. Hahn is scheduled to re-
turn from Omaha tomorrow night,
where she spent several weeks with
| relatives.
Miss Helen Prewitt returned to
Bayfield, this morning after a few
days stay in town, the house guest
of Mrs. Oliver Wingate.
Mrs. l. Kruschke is home from
the east where she spent two months
visiting her son and looking after
business interests.
While in Berkeley, Mrs. Reese
McCloskey visited with Mr.. and Mrs
F. S. Balster and Mr.. and Mrs. C. E.
Mcconnell In Los Angeles she was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Schultz and in Tuscon she visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Rider
Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Gilbert gave
one of their pleasingly arranged din
ners Tuesday evening. Their guests
were Rev. and Mrs. Yates, Mrs.
Frank Eldredge and Mr.. J. R. C. Ty.
Ter.
Mrs. Frank Eldredge was tn.
hostess at a bridge dinner Wednes.
day evening Those who had the
pleasure of partaking of her hospi.
tality were Mr.. and Mrs. X A. Gagg,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Perkins, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. j. Robin and Mr.. ]. X. C.
Tyler.
Mrs. Keith Rucker entertained at
an informal tea Monday afternoon.
The ladies brought their sewing and
spent the hous talking and needle ply
ing. The company included the Nss-
danes Barber. Balcom, Evans. Clark,
Hldrsdss and Hubbard.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
LATE TELEGRAPHIC NEWS =
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NEW YORK, Feb. -Secre-
tary of War Garrison received the
newspaper men at the home Of friend
heer where he came Immediately after
resie ming.
In an interview he said:
Get it into your heads that the ac-
tion is purely political. l am going to
find some place where I can pursue
my professor and support myself and
wife and lay by little for the future.
l have positively retired from politics.
LONDON, Feb. 11.-Issues as grave
as those caused by the sinking of
| the Lusitania may arise between the
United States and the Teutonic al
lies, according to the belief of British
officials, if the central powers sink
armed merchantmen after Febru-
| ary.
The allies will not yield the right to
arm their ships for defense purposes.
The newspapers edclare that the
Germans are talking of new cam
paign, whose frightfulness will disre-
gard law and humanity.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. H.
Gerard and Penfield will probably re-
ceive today formal note announcing
that the central allies intend TO sub
marine armed merchantmen without
warming after February.
The Germans are hopeful that the
United States will warn is citizens
not to travel on armed vessels and
disclaim any responsibility if the
| Americans aboard such are hurt.
1t is believed Spring Rice, the Eng
lish ambassador, will shortly open ne
gotiations with Secretary Lansing to
prevent the United States from tax
ing such action, and also protesting
against the German program.
| BERNE, Switzerland, Feb. 11.-A
permanent peace commission, not that
OF Henry Ford, is meeting here.
The delegates are from several Of
the neutral countries. They are in
hopes of arranging for two weeks
truce before spring.
1t is hoped that if the contending
powers will agree to a truce they will
not renew the fighting, and if they
| do they may eliminate some Of the
most frightful features, like the air
raids on unfortified cities behind the
lines.
Prince Won Beulo and other influ-
entiar Germans who are now at Lu-
cerne, are reported to be in touch
with the delegates.
LONDON, Feb. 11.--Beginning with
local attacks at Artois and south of
Arras, the fighting is spreading along
the entire western front.
simultaneously with this the Ru-
slams are attacking southwest of
Czernowitz and along the entire front
from Messarabia to volhynia.
The French have been making fierce
counter attacks at the vimy heights
Tor two days, and have recaptured
practically all the losses at Artois.
There is fierce artillery duel rag
ing along the entire British front.
How tiresome the complaints of
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Rabbits Destroy Orchard.

Il. A. Chubb, county assessor, went
out to his Allison ranch this morn
ing in response to a message rabbits
were destroying the ten acre orchard
on his farm. He expects to take i'm
mediate steps to abate the nuisance
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
To Move to Flora Vista.

r. A. McCully, California man
who acquired land holding in the
Flora Vista section last year, was
= passenger bound for the old home
this morning. The object of his trip
is to move his family to the new To-
cation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Massachusetts is now in the grip of
the Republican party again, which is
the worst grip that anything or any
body can have-George Bailey in Hous
ton Post. It's catching, too, George. 1t
will be national epidemic in Novem-
ber.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Annual Meeing of Mission Circle.
The Presbyterian Mission circle
held its regular meeting yesterday
with Mrs. Clayton Perkins. Alas
IA was the topic of study and the
program was as follows: Devotional.
Mrs. Ware; Alaska. an Empire in De-
velopment, Mrs. Ayres; Alaska's New
Railway, Mrs. Clayton Perkins; The
Need for Mission Progress, Mrs.
Courtice; DR.. Jackson and the Rein
deer, Mrs. Galloway; The Presby
terian Hospital at Haines, Mrs. Lott.
AT the business session the following
Officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: Mrs. Lott, president; Mrs.
Clayton Perkins. vice president; Mrs.
Hansen treasurer; Mesdames Burns
and Rossiter, secretaries; The pleas
ant social hour over the delectable
viands was the concluding feature.
Mrs. A. w. Ayres will be hostess next
month.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

G. A. Brown, one of the flock
masters of the San Juan basin, lef
overland for his home in Riversid
this morning. The eighteen-incl
snow of couple of weeks ag,
caught his sheep quite aways from
feed. By telling trees and draggin,
them back and forth he was able t.
make trail to the stacks befor
the animals suffered as result o
the experience.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

The nomination of Philander c.
Knox for the United States senate
from Pennsylvania could serve as a
further cementation of the progress
sive and Republican parties in that
state. Mr.. Knox was one of the three
mentioned by Colonel Roosevelt as an
acceptable candidate for the presi-
dency.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

over, including the pin settlers and
any dogs u.at may find it convenient
to visit the Exchange.
Everything seems to be III tip top
shape around the Exchange and the
directors are very enthusiastic over
.ae interest manifested.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
0. s. GaIbreath on
Weather Conditions
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of carrying heavy falls of snow, so
that imminent danger of a collapse
has occasioned universal cleaning
Of roofs.
Its an i'll wind that blows nobody
any good" and shoveling snow has
brought relief to many of the city's
unemployed, as the city together with
the citizens are giving employment to
many hundreds Of otherwise men in
enforced idleness.
A painter told me last Monday that
on account Of the weather eeadit,oas
h bed bssa naaplsysa 1sy ssvVAl
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
country.

The recurrence of the statement
that Mr.. Roosevelt will not be a
candidate for president does not in
the least weaken his chances.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
New Quarters.

The telegraph office was opened
to the public in the new quarters,
the east portion of the Burns Bank
block today. The new officers are
light, cheerful and commodious and
the location is convenient to patrons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Elected Bishop of Maine.

Bishop Benjamin Brewster Of the
Western Colorado diocese has been
elected bishop OF Maine to fill the
place made vacant by the death OF
bishop Goldman, who died suddenly
,ast October while on his honey
moon. As yet 1t has not been an
fnounced whether Bishop Brewster
will accept the honor Name has con-
ierred upon him. During his six
years residence in Western Colorado
ne has made hosts of friends in all
denominations many Durango peo-
pie being included in the number.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

made to accomplish this but proved
unsuccessful until the meeting of the
organization just held in Durango.
supervisor Parker made trip to Du-
range to confer with the organiza-
ton,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
NEWSY ITEMS PICKED
UP AT THE EXCHANGE

The alfalfa which took first prize
and the feterita which took second
prize at the Denver Stock show has
been returned, along with other agri-
cultural exhibits. to the Durango Ex-
change and will be placed on exhibi-
Ftion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Takes Prisoner to Pueblo.

Deputy U. Marshall Mcclure left
for Pueblo this morning with Macs,
the Mexican who is charged with
bootlegging. He was unable to fur
nish bonds and will be placed in Jail
awaiting the action of the Federal
grand jury.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Large Wool Sales.

Thousands of pounds of wool were
sold in Durango this week, during
the time the flockmasters were in
session here. 1t is reported the av-
erage price was 25 cents. and several
received advanced payments on their
seasons clip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Goulding and
son Charles of the Aztec section were
among the travellers homeward bound
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Progress on Silverton.

This end of the Silverton branch
is opened to point just above
Needleton. On the Silverton side the
road is cleared south of mile post 4s3.
krailroad officials announce the
blockade will probably be raised by
Tuesday night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Making Proof on Land.

w. &. Lord was in town today fol
The purpose of making final proc
on his homestead entry which is 10
Gated in the Lewis section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

1t is unfortunate that the misfor-
tunes of Euiope make the fortunes
for certain lines of business in this
country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
expect to Reach Telluride Today.

Conductor Gogarty, in charge OF
this mornings Southern passenger
vent out with the expectations OF
reaching Telluride tonight. The tenn.
porary bridge was completed over the
Dolores river at Burns last evening
and the rotary was scheduled to leave
FRico for Vance Junction this morn
ing. Sixteen days have elapsed since
Telluride has had a thru train from
Durango and Is days have passed
since Durango has had one from Tel
luride.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

MIR. Morgan. who is q recent ar
rival from Kansas City, but now a
,full fledged Durangoite, has been do
ing some good work on the bowling
alleys. The planning work is now COM
Iplete and the alleys treated with
crack filler material. Following this
shellac will be used until glass like
surface is obtained. Two new balle
have been added TO the equipment.
In fact, everything sbeut the bowling
Allsys Aas hssa ~ vill - vssksl
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Forward Movement.

Both the forest service and the
flockmasters will be benefited by the
recognition of the Wool Growers as
sociation by the Montezuma forest.
For several years efforts have bssa
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

How tiresome the complaints Of
other people are. but. honestly now,
cont you make strong bid for sym.
issay svssy aAa m N aAki
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

A big change in the clothing bust
ness in Alamosa occurred Monday. The
Nathan g. Herrick and the l.. B. OF.
son Style shop were consolidated ant
will probably be known hereafter a.
the Nathan e. Herrick company. l.
j. Nathan retires from the business
but will remain with the house fol
awhile until the new owners gs,
everything lined up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
LOCAL. AND PERSONAL
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY

j. 7. Frixzel was in from the Flo
rida mesa this forenoon on ranch
business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Back to School Duties.


Miss Alice Hampton, one of Farm
ington's efficient teachers, returned
nome this morning to resume her
school duties Monday. She came IL
Durango last Sunday, one day be.
fore the railroad was cleared, to be
with her sister, Mrs. Roberts, whc
had to undergo serious operation.
The problem of reaching her destina-
lion was a serious one. From Farm
ngton to Riverside she made the trip
oy auto. At that point the roads were
so bad the machine had to be aban-
ioned. A part of the distance from
state line was covered. by wagon, the
remainder by sleigh. She was Oh
the way Is hours.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

w. A. Perry left for his Cedar
Hill ranch this morning after few
days stay in town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Mrs. C. E. Newton. one of the sec
tion's most enthusiastic agricultural
lists. went to Cedar Hill this morn
ing to look after ranch interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

The directors room has been fin
ished and will now be cleared OF
many things stored there. Then the
room will be a good place for the di-
rectors as well as others to meet and
attend to special business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

j. A. Coppinger was off for Farm
ington this morning where the Bag
by and Coppinger sheep are rang
ing. Mrs. Coppinger, who accompa-
MED him to Durango, will remain
about 10 days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Chicago Prohibtitionsts are sending
out AN S. o. S. call for Billy Sun
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Expensive Slide.

1t is estimated the cost of con-
structing the railroad bridge at Burns
that was destroyed by slide is at
least $4,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Water Supply.

Water Supply.
Now comes a railroad man who de
clares there is enough snow on Cum
bres this winter TO irrigate the des
ert Of Sahara.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Have you observed how easy it is
for Woodrow to change his opinion
since getting married?
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

According to the Telluride Journal
Joe King, formerly Of Durango, has
returned to the Telluride camp TO
live after several months stay in the
Flagstaff, Arizona vicinity. His fam
lily preceded him to the old home a
number of weeks ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

After quite an extended visit with
relatives in the Pennington section
Mrs. E. d. Clark and son were on
their way to their home in Stanford,
Kansas this morning. They were &C
companied by Mrs. M. Montz.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Moved Back to Ranch.

Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Paxton moved
pack to their Posta ranch today to
prepare for spring operations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Wonedr who will be the next cab
met officer to resign?
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Mrs. Keith Rucker entertained at
an informal tea Monday afternoon.
The ladies brought their sewing and
spent the hous talking and needle ply
ing. The company included the Nss-
danes Barber, Balcom, Evans. Clark,
Eldrsdss and Hubbard.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
SOCIETY

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