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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-16

TURN TO THE CLASSIFIED
WANT ADS ON PAGE z FOR
RESULTS. SEE PAGE SEVEN.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-16

c. +. NJ. Fix, a prominent Min
nesota banker, is visiting in the
city.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-16

That an open breach has de-
veloped between Mayor Fawcett
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-16

Miss Madge Van ValIenbergh
entertained the members Of the
J. T. G. club Tuesday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-16

Mrs. Lillian Purdy will present
a number of her pupils at a re-
cital at her home Saturday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-16

The Daughters of Veterans will
hold an all-day cake sale Satur-
day at the Queen City Market.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-16

Mrs. Robert jackson and her
daughter, Enid, have returned
from the East.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-16

Misses Rose and Josephine
Portman, Sophie Renniglin and
Mrs. B. Munday drove 70 Olym-
pia Tuesday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-16

DIR. and Mrs. Edwin James have
returned from a three weeks trip
to San Francisco.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-16

The Ladies' Aid society OF the
18th st. chapel will hold straw
berry and ice cream sale June %
in their basement rooms.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-16

Table d'hote dinner, GOc. Sum
day 12 to 8 o'clock. Olympus
Cafe. adv.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
AGAINST MADE
IN AMERICA" IDEA

A report from New York City on
holiday buying of Janapese goods
gives a practical demonstration of
how two of the Democratic measures,
included by President Wilson in his
category of constructive Legislation"
pull together against the MADE in
America" idea. They are the Dem
ocratic tariff, which broke down the
the protective wall, and the Seaman 5
law, which has driven our vessels
from the ocean-ca carrying trade. The
report says:
while some difficulty had been
anticipated in obtaining sufficient
supply of merchandise from Japan
and China to meet the holiday re-
quirements, owing to lack of shipping
facilities and higher freight rates
trade factors said yesterday that i'm
portations had been on sufficient
scale to care for the larger demand
1t was pointed out that Japan hac
done everything to encourage the
trade, even to the extent of financ.
ing agencies of American houses
when exchange rates were prohibitivc
and contrary to expectations, the
manufacture of products for thi;
business had not been restricted b!
the development of new industries ans
expansion of old ones under war con
ditions in Japan. AS consequence
of this policy importers do not an
ticipate any serious difficulty witt
freight rates, as the ships carrying
the, business are owned by Japanes
and may be regulated with tn
idea of extending trade in so far a
possible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.

The undersigned Judge and ex-offi-
cio clerk of the County Court of the
coun nj La Plata, in the state of
Colora1o, hereby gives notice that in
Che hereinafter named estates he has
fixed Monday, the 31st day of Jan
uary A. d. 1916 for the settling and
adjusting of all claims against the
decedents.
On said date all persons having
claims or demands against said es-
tates are notified and requested to
present the same to said court for set
tlement and adjustment at the court
house in the city of Durango, County
of La Plata and state of Colorado.
All persons indebted to said estates
are requested to make immediate
payment to the administrators there
Of named to wit:
Estate of Martin Motto, deceased,
David Molinario, administrator
Estate of Charles Ray Williams,
deceased, Edward L. Farmer, admin
istrator.
Estate of Samuel Briggs, deceas-
ed, James w. Briggs, administrator.
WITNESS, Richard McCloud, Judge
and ex-officio clerk of said court,
with the seal thereof, hereunto affix-
ed, at his office, in said city of Du-
range, this third day of January, A
d. 1916.
(SEAL) RICHARD McCLOUD,
Judge and Ex-officio Clerk of the
County Court,
First publication Jan. 6.
Last publication Jan 27.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
Birthday Celebration.

The spacious home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Glen Russell was the scene of a
merry affair yesterday from 4:30 to
Z, when Letha Russell, the eldest
daughter of the household, celebrated
her 18th birthday anniversary by
entertaining company Of friends.
Music, games and delicious refresh
ments had part in the delightful
program. The grand finale was a
sleigh ride around the city which end
ed at the respective homes of the
guests. Those who shared the pleas
ures of the occasion were: Helen
Hutchinson, Ethel Bendure, Etoyie
Fox, Mary Murphy, Gail McCloskey
Catherine Crowds. Marian Perkins
Katherine Murphy, Doris Holopeter
Lois Bradford, Beryl Murray, Zaidee
Perkins, Laura Fox, Mary Sorenson
Dora Gill, Helen Hoiopeter, ldon-
ma Wigglesworth, Francis Jakway
Genevieve Edwards, Geneva Maddox
Vera Wigglesworth, Ruth Blanken-
ship, Darla Wilkins.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
WILL EGYPT BE NEXT?

Continued reports that the Germans
under General Won Mackensen are pre-
pairing to move on Egypt, leads the
war observers to wonder what Eng
land is going to do to get ready for
the attack. Will Egypt suffer the
fate of Belgium and Serbia?
England's policy in Africa has been
one of delay, prompted no doubt by
Germany's inability to offer any
serious resistance to her three colon
les on that continent. Now that the
central powers have blasted way
to the southern point of Europe and
are ready to cross over into Africa.
the situation presents a more seri-
Gus aspect. For England has not yet
captured German East Africa, the
colony nearest to Egypt. A final at
tack upon that possession has been
expected ever since the appointment
of Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien as head
of the forces in that quarter. The
critics are complaining that the Ger
man colony should have been taken
long ago, since the resistance is sure
90 be slight, so that the forces un-
der Sir Smith h-Dorrien could be utiliz
ed in Egypt.
An interesting commentary on the
present situation is the report that
France at an early period of the war
offered to place at England's disposal
for the conquest of German East Afri-
ca a large force from Madagascar
and the offer was declined on the
ground that Great Rritaain was not
then ready to undertake the expedi-
tion.
More than two weeks ago reports
wer sent out from Rome of the ex-
tensive preparations being made by
Germans and Turks looking forward
to an Egyptian invasion. A double
track railway from Damascus to the
Egyptian frontier is leing pushed
rapidly. When completed it will en-
able the assembling of 100000 troops
and supplies in one month, according
to military experts. Army engin-
eers are laying tubes for carrying
drinking water across the desert and
material is being ccngregated for the
building of bridges across the Suez
canal in case of successful attack
there. The Dutch shipping companies
trading to the East Indies abandoned
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

liant affairs Of the year, the Reading
club dance The beautiful decora-
tions made very fitting setting for
the elaborate gowns, made in accord
ance with Dame Fashions latest de-
cree. Those who cared to trip the
light fantastic danced to their hearts
content. Others who preferred to
participate in the function only as a
spectator occupied seats in the gal
gerry. All the witchery Of the old
time observance of Twelfth Night
vas reproduced in the dances given
by half dozen pretty maidens in
costume.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
THEN AND NOW.

Now, says President Wilson, the
topic of national defense is at the
very front of his thought. A year
ago it was holding the very back
seat.
Mr.. Wilson does not refer to the
reasons which have led him to change
his mind; indeed, he does not admit
chat he has changed his mind But
the people understand. They know
as Mr.. Wilson knows, that an elec-
ton is coming. They know, as Mr.
Wilson knows, that the administra,
tons policy is not satisfactory tC
the country. So the president essays
smoothly in language but calmly il
fact, to shift his position. What Mr.
Wilson really believes on the sub
ject is best to be found in his ut
terances of n year ago-when hi
party was all-powerful in congress
and when he was not hampered b,
the thought of an approaching contes
at the polls. What he now says i
said under stress of political circum
stances.
when the Devil was sick, tn
Devil a monk would be.
But when the Devil was well, tn
Devil monk was he"
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

the Suez canal route some time ago,
ostensibly because of the difficulty
of coaling, but in reality because of =
German warning.
1t will be strange, indeed, after the
lesson Of the Balkans, if the entente
powers will allow themselves to be
surprised in Egypt. But as Freder-
ick Palmer has pointed out, England
and France knew for years that the
Germans were building 42-centimetre
guns in order to demolish the fort
resses of Belgium when the time
came, yet the march thru Belgium
was unhindered by allied artillery
Des Moines Capital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

The old saying that "Fact is
stranger than fiction" has been illus
trated from the recovery from a
shark, the evidence which the Ham
burg American officials tried to de-
stroy by throwing overheard. One Of
the vessels which sailed from New
York with supplies for. the German
warships was the Marint Cuezada
When the vessel arrived at Pernam-
bucofi Brazil, her mission was sus-
pected and a revenue cutter went out
to examine her papers. Her captain
dropped these over the side of the
vessel in waterproof bag. Two days
later the Brazilian sailors caught a
large shark, and in its stomach was
found this bag with the papers. The
vessel was interned, and the evidence
sent to the United States, where ii
was used in convicting the officials
of the Unconditional Tribune.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

We, the undersigned, f. W. McCon-
nell, president and J. 7. Frizell, secre-
tary of the Florida Threshing Ma
chine Co., a corporation formed under
the laws of the state of Colorado, do
hereby give notice that at a meeting
of the stockholders of said corpora
ton duly called for the purpose of
considering the propriety Of dissolv
ing said corporation, and held at Hood
School house in the State of Colorado,
ON the % day of December, A. d.
1915, pursuant to notice given to the
stockholders thereof in the manner
provided by law for the calling of
stockholders meetings for the pur-
pose of amending articles of incor-
poration, the stockholders, by vote
of more than two-thirds of the entire
capital stock Of said corporation. or
dered said corporation to be dissolv-
ed.
We further certify that all debts
owing by said corporation have been
fully paid
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have
made and signed this notice of disso-
luton, and affixed hereto the seal of
sair corporation, this 3rd day of jan
uary, A. d. 1916.
E. w. MCCONNELL,
President.
Attest:
J. 7. FRIzELL, Secretary.
(SEAL).
First publication Jan. 8.
Last publication Fsb, 10, !
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
Annual Remembranccs.

Deputy County Treasurer Frary is
busy getting out annual tax notices
TO the property owners of La Plata
county. The first half of the taxes
are now due and payable at the Off
ce. These become delinquent Fer
ruary 20, and after that date draw in
terest at the rate of one per cent
per month. The last half becomes
delinquent after July 81. After that
date the entire tax draws interest
at the rate of 15 per cent per an
mum.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
City Council Proceedings.

The matter of adjusting the water
rent Animas City owes Durango for
1915 came up for consideration at
last nights meeting of the council,
the two boards discussing the mat
ter at length without reaching an
agreement. : Probably a compromise
will be affected by Durango charg-
ing our neighboring town flat rate
Tor its water supply. The garage
men who pay an annual license fee
Of 500 again appealed to the council
ior protection from those who have
autos for hire but do not pay for
the privilege. They hold it is up to
The city to locate the violators OF
the ordinance, in so far as it relates
10 them, and to punish the offend
ers. The council holds it's the duty
of the garage men to enter com
plant against guilty parties. Or
this point they still disagree. Foui
petitions for licenses were granted
Ames & Bradford and Goodman's un
| lertakers licenses, Mactin VERGE poo
table and James Sategna transfer
Of pool table license.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
STOCKHOLDERS, MEETING.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders in the Florida Farmer
Ditch company will be held at the
Durango Exchange at o'clock on
Saturday, January 29, 1916, for the
election Of directors, voting an assess
ment on its capital stock for ditch
maintenance and any other business
that may properly come before such
meeting.
C. w. GRIFFITH, Pres.
A. E. REECE, Sec.
Dated Durango Dec. %, 1915.
First publication Dec. 23, 1915.
Last publication Jan. 20, 1916.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

Montezuma county is certainly with
he Durango Exchange ON the propo-
5ition OF the government building a
southern railway outlet for the San
Juan basin. In fact, the Herald can
zee no reason why everybody in
iouthwestern Colorado shouldn't be
n favor of such thing when it would
oe the means of putting this country
IN the map for all time. AS it is
We can hope for nothing better than
we hav~ for the next quarter of a
century. The indifference of the Rio
Grande Southern is undoubtedly to
blame for the paralysis Of this great
lndeveloped territory, and it will re
main thus until we get commercial
outlet to the south-Cortez Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Animas Consol.
idated Ditch Co. will be held in Du.
range, on Saturday, January 8, 1916,
at o'clock p. m. for the purpose
of eeeting board of directors to
serve for the ensuing year and fol
the transaction of such other bust
ness as may come before the meeting
E. j. MEYERS,
Secretary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
called Homo by Mothers Illness.

A. L. Munoz, who has wandered
from San Francisco to Salt Lake in
his ten years absence from the San
Juan basin, arrived here last night
en- route to Blanco in response to 1t
message telling him of his mother S
critical illness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
December 14th, 1915

December 14th, 1915.
The annual meeting of the share
holders of The Frank Eldredge In
.estment Company will be held at the
office of the company on Wednes-
day, January 10Th, 1916, at 1880 p.
m. This meeting is called for the
purpose of electing directors for the
ensuing year and for the transac-
ton of such other business as may
come before the meeting.
FRANK ELDREDGE,
Secretary.
First publication December %, 1915.
Last publication, January 1S, 1916.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Florida Mesa Tele-
phone company, will be held on Feb
ruary 5, 1916, at the hour of / o'clock,
at the Durango Exchange, for the
purpose of electing directors for the
ensuing year and transaction of any
other business that may come be-
fore the meeting.
w. E. TYNER, President.
FRANK WRIDE. Secretary
First publication Jan. s.
Last publication Feb. 8.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
Judge win not Return Tonight.

Judge w. N. Searcy wired today
that cases set for trial in the dis
trict court tomorrow would be post
poned until January 7. Two cases
are scheduled for this date, the Peo-
pie VS.. Cleve Hughes, a forgery
charge and the Westinghouse Lamp
company VS.. the Indepndent Hrw. q
Lbr. Co., a money demand.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

The superstitions Democrats will
open their national convention on q
Wednesday, because Tuesday, the usu-
al day falls on the 18th of the month.
The change will avail nothing. The
hoodoo spell is already fastened upon
the Democratic party.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

The citizens of tine San Juan basin
and every company or outside per-
son who owns foot Of land or other
property here should get behind the
effort to pass the San Juan railway
bill. In considering the national de
tense program, history shows that
warships, submarines, big guns and
even steel forts have tendency to
20 out of date every ten years. The
only national defense that does not
20 cut of date and in which the
money expended produces dollar for
dollar of actual defense and prepara-
lion, are railways, military highways
and internal improvements of sim
lar character. 1t is conceded that
we need ships, coast defenses and
submarines, but there is likewise no
question about the need for internal
development, such as the proposed
San Juan railway. The effect of each
citizen, writing to any member OF
congress, or to any person or firm in
any other state which can and will
take the railway matter up, will be
nighly beneficial to Congressman
Taylor in his efforts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
Completing Ranch House.

Elmer Peterson went to TrimbIe
this morning to complete the fire
place mantles in the commodious y
room ranch house I. d. Burns has
just erected on his ranch. The new
structure is one of the finest country
homes in the southwest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

In the billiard tournament last
night A. d Leiner, playing 175, beat
+. W. Lott, playing 200, by 3S points.
This makes the tie between Messrs.
Leiner and Lott and Reese McCloskey
which will be played off before the
finals.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
Interlocutory Decree Granted.

After hearing the evidence in the
case of Maude St. Claire VS.. Edward
st. Claire, Judge McCloud granted the
plaintiff an interlocutory decree. Non
support was the charge. The couple
was married in Montrose in 1913.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

Mrs. C. Sims who lives on ranch
in the Pennington section was in town
last evening to meet her brother,
George Schuttler who arrived from
Colorado Springs on his way to the
ranch to make his home with her.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

Undersheriff Meuser went to May
Day this morning to subpoena wit
nesses in the case of the People VS..
M. Doolin, which is set for trial to-
morrow. The defendant is charged
with assaulting his brother-in-law.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
Motoring Good.

Regardless of the snow covered
roads motorists are making daily
trips between Durango and Bayfield,
and the condition of the highways
is reported to be quite good.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

FOR sALE-About 90 tons of alfal
ia hay. Good feed ground, open to
water. For particulars call on or ad-
dress R. Frazier, R. F. D. No. 2,
Durango. Colo. 1-4-D3t-W2t. =
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
Why Not Here?

Under the direction of the South
Denver Improvement association, a
large number of vacant lots were
plowed and seeded to oats and rye to
prevent the weed nuisance and beau
tify the landscape. The work was
done by contract at an expense of
rs cents per lot for blowing and seed
ing. As further incentive for beau
tifying the district in which it was
interested, the association offered a
series of prizes for the most effec-
tive embellishments Of the residences
in late summer by a committee Of
gardeners and landscape artists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
DURANGO EXCHANGE.
Continued from page one)

the load, kills the efforts of his will
ling mate. Attend the annual Ex-
change meeting and give your views
of its work after hearing reports of
officers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

FOR RENT-P. G. Ellis ranch on
Fort Lewis mesa. See lockwood
& Perkins or John Clarke. or write
P. G. Ellis. 2Os Boston building, Salt
Lake City. 1928 4w.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY

George Handley was among the
Florida mesa residents outfitting with
supplies from Otis -McGirr's tis af-
ternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

C. e. Greene, superintendent of
the Silverton schools, spent the night
at the Savoy visiting with the mem
bers of the Old Towne Quartette.
His cousin is member of the COM
pany.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
First Cattle Shipment Of Year.

Stock Inspector Ethridge goes to
Tiffany tomorrow to inspect IL cars
of cattle Dee Brindle Of Bayfield, is
going to ship to the Denver markets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Tim Carr of Pagosa
junction. who journeyed to Califor'
MIA several weeks ago, are now in
San Diego. The trip is health
seeking one on the part of Mr.. Carr
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
Funeral today.

The funera. OF the late C. Leggitt,
who was found dead in his cabin in
the Sunnyside section Monday, was
held from the Goodman Undertaking
parlors today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

Philip Gilbert of Dix who is a d
local hospital suffering with typhoid
fever is reported slightly better. His
son Louie who has been having a
siege with the same trouble, is on
the road to recovery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

u u u u y y u y y y u
Mrs. G. V. Day and Wilmot return.
ed Friday from weeks visit In Du'
range.
A. J. Anderson made a business vis-
it TO Durango Sunday afternoon, re-
turning Monday.
John Mcdaniel spent the holidays
with his sister, Mrs. Dave Huchin,
at Cedar Hill.
George Morgan and Dewey Fred
lund of Sunnyside were Elco visi-
tors Monday.
Vance Frazier, Fort Lewis stu
dent is at home for two weeks
vacation,
Horace Anderson, who has been
spending the holidays at home re-
turned Sunday to Durango to re-
sumo his high school work.
G. V. Day and family were New
Years callers at j. A. Fraziers.
Claibe Leggett, cripple who has
lived alone here for several years
was found dead at his home last Mon
day. Thef coroner took charge of
the remains.
George Mcdaniel who has been at
Riverside and Cedar Hill for some
time is again visiting his brother,
Ellis Mcdaniel.
A number of the young people at
tended the dance at Riverside New
Years eve and report some wealth
er," a good crowd and fine time.
Lloyd, Harry and Edna Anderson
nave been on the sick list.
Robin Frazier and family, Howard
Rice of Cedar Hill and Thomas Hang
er of Cedar Hill were dinner guests
at J. A. Frazier's New Years day
The school district has recently
purchased an Encyclopedia Brittanica
md a book case fi' the same.
VIM. May held hi5 flock of sheep al
Elco over Sunday, ON his way to his
ranch at Cedar Hill.
The following officers We're elect
ed at Sunday school last Sunday
Superintendent, Mrs. l.. M. Macy, os
sistant superintendent, Mrs. Robir
Frazier, secretary, Trulie Frazier
librarian, Leatha Ford, Pianist, Mrs
John Frazier, choruster, Mrs. Macy
John Frazier and Susan Brewer wer,
selected as teachers. Others will b,
chosen next Sunday. The hour y
meeting was changed from 10:30 t.
3 p. m.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

Peter Peterson of North Durango
who has been confined to his home
since Christmas time, the victim OF
a severe case Of grip, is reported to
be improving.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06
Had Terrible Pains
in Kidneys and Back.

Dear Mr.. Editor--I want to write you
about vAnuric." was very sick, could
hardly be up; was in bed most of the
time. Had terrible pains in my kidneys
and back, so much so that / had to
scream sometimes when l was sitting
down and wanted to get up, the pain
was so great. | had tried a well-known
kidney medicine but it didn't help me-
heard OF DR.. Pierce's Anuric Tablets
so l thought L would try them. / took
only one box of the Tablets, and my
back is now free from pain and I can
work and take care of my family. l
feel cannot say enough for this medi-
cine. Sincerely, Mrs. WIN. KELLER.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

The state land board wrote the Ex-
change several weeks ago that it was
preparing u resolution to the United
States Interior department asking
the release of the Carey act land near
ignaeio. The Exchange telegraphed
lae state board to urge the immediate
opening Of this land to settlement
there seems to be hitch somewhere
and the Exchange is again taking the
matter up with the state land board
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-06

Mrs. G. V, Day and Wilmot return
ed Friday from weeks visit In Du
range.