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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13
PUBLIC TRUSTEES SALE.

WHEREAS, William B. Sisley and
Adeline d. Sisiey whose address is
Oxford, Colorado, grantors by their
trust deed, dated April IS, 1912, and
recorded April u, 1912, in the office
of the clerk and recorder of La Plata
coun. dorado, in book 1872 at page
1913 o. vAe records of said county, con-
yeyed TO the public trustee of said
county the following land in said
county, to-wit: The west half (Wi9)
OF the northeast quarter (Neh) Of
section twenty (20) and the west half.
(W1A) of the southeast quarter Sc
a } Of section seventeen 90 U. IN
township thirty-four- (34) north Of
range eight 81 west New Mexico
principal meridian in La Plata county
state of Colorado, containing 100
acres, together with one-half foot OF
water in the Klng Consolidated Ditch
company and all ditch and water
rights thereunto belonging and all inn
provements thereon situate in trust to
secure the payment of one principal
note of even date with said trust
! deed for $1,000, payable to the or
der OF James A. Pulliam, five years
after date with interest thereon from
date at the rate of ten per cent. per
annum payable semi-annualiy and
evidenced by twelve interest notes
for $4,000 each and twelve interest
notes for $1,000 each.
AND WHEREAS, default has been
made bv the said grantors in said
trust deed in the performance of the
covenants and conditions imposed
upon them by the terms Of said trust
deed in this, to-wit: That said grant
ors have failed TO pay the semi-an-
nual interest due on said principal
note on the 18th day of April, 1914,
the 15th day of October, 1914, the 18th
day Of April, 1915 and the 18th day
of October 1915, and said grantors
have failed 10 pay the taxes and as
Isessments on said premises for the
year 1915.
| AND WHEREAS, The legal holder
of the indebtedness represented by
said note has fileG with said public
trustee notice and demand in writing
declaring said default and eleeting to
declare the whole debt represented by
said note and interest thereon to date
of sale due and payable, and demand
ing the sale Of said land under said
trust deed, !
NOW THEREFORE, Public No
ticeis hereby given that, pursuant to
nhiu nOtACei tlSNLlpll anu uSiliihh hiiN
under and by virtue Of the authority
vested in me bv said trust deed and
the law, 1, j. w. Turner, public trus-
tee of said La Plata county, will sell
the above described land for cash, at
lLublic auction. to tav highest
bidder at the west front door of the
county court house in Durango in the
county Of La Plata and state of Colo
rado, on Friday, the I1th day of Feb
ruary, A. d. 1916, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon for the purpose of pay
ing said note, interest to date of sale
and the expenses of this sale, and will
give to the purchaser thereof GER
tificate of purchase therefor as pro-
vided by law
Dated Jan. 11th, 1916.
j. w. TURNER,
Public Trustee of La Plata County,
Colorado.
First publication Jan 10.
Last publication Feb. 8.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13
Experiments in Sheep Raising.

One of the many practical expert
ments occupying the attention of the
Shiprock Indian school is breeding
Navajo sheep with n strain which will
produce larger carcass and yield
larger woll clip without injuring
the rustling qualities of the animals.
AT the present time 100000 head of
sheep are grown on the reservation
and besides providing food, raiment
and in many instances shelter for
the owners, they are bringing very
point. If the experiment proves sue
cessful the profits will be greatly in
creased and will have an important
part in the prosperity of this thrifty
tribe of Indians
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13
0. S. Galbreath OCca-
sionaIIy Yearns for
Old Home Surroundings
Continued from page one.)

old homes and look about and see if
they've changed any.
AS am now turning into my 10th
year can't reckon on many more years
In which to roll around and acquire
new homes, but then we can never
tell.
Say this prohibition business
brought a matter to my attention that
made me wonder if people in Durango
really and truly were heap big
drinkers as compared with people out
mere. "Listenl' Tacoma has popu-
lation of 100000. and she has only lO5
saloons. exactly one saloon to each
900 inhabitants, besides thousands
Of comers and goers, while Durango
as | remember, had about % saloons
and 1000 inhabitants, so that around
$50 people in Durango supported
saloon where it required four times
as many here to keep one going.
Wonder if it's the altitude?
This morning about O'Clock was
"humdinger" for this section the
thermometer registering fraction
over 18 above.
The above was written last night
| 18th of JAM and now on this, the
| Gtn the sun is shining brightly and
the snow is melting nicely and a fel-
low feels like he'd been suddenly
translated from Durango to Tacoma.
The chief of police reports today
that there has been but one case OF
arrest for drunk" this year, and the
sheriff's office reports but one ar.
rest for crime, what n wonderful
change wrought by the transition from
wide open" to tightly closed"
Wishing Happy New Year to th'
Herald and all its readers, am a
ever,
Yours truly,
o. S. GALBREATH.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13
WAR PREDICTIONS.

The coming of the New Year has
been the occasion of many predictions
on the outcome OF the European war
and more especially the duration. AS
TO the latter one mant guess is as
good as another's. Persons who at
tempt to base their opinion upon ap-
parently eminent and reliable author
ity find themselves as much at sea
as those who toss a coin to decide the
matter.
The New York World and the Chi
cago Tribune, for instance are run
ming series of stories In which
staff representative attempts to show
that the war can go on indefinitely
so far as Germany is concerned. The
writer is fresh from visit to Ger
many where he was sent on that par
ticular mission. He says:
"The end of the war is not in sight
1t may take years before peace will
reign Germany will fight to the
last man. There appears to be ample
food supply on hand with certain re-
strictions, not only for the millions in
the field, the huge army of military
and civil prisoners. but for the civil
ians at home, the latter being under
certain restrictions. Germany has en-
ough men to carry on the war for
years to come"
The above is very convincing and
| the reader is inclined to be dubious
| over chances for an early peace
when along comes another expert
with an opposite view. This time it
is "high ranking officer of the U.
| S. army, who has followed develop
ments in the great European war and
is eminently qualified to discuss the
situation from military standpoint. -
He says:
"The great weakness of the Austro-
| Germans, which has not made itself
apparent, lies in their supply of men.
They cannot much longer fill gaps in
| their ranks with men of military age
and in the pink of physical condi-
tion. Pretty soon their reserves must
| be drawn from older men, men un-
| der military age, or men who could
not quite come up to the high-grade
| medical examination, but who have a
lot of fight in them. When this sit
uation becomes general with the cen
trail powers break should come
German ingenuity may make substi-
tutes for many things. but it cannot
make substitutes for men,"
All of which goes to show that the
real conditions will not be known unit
the war is over and the historians
can gather up the loose ends of theii
narratives and weld them together
into an authentic whole. War is n.
uncertain as the worlds series, only
more SO.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13
San Juan Basin Products to
be Exhibited at Sfnck e,hnNy

Secretary Wilson and his assistants
at the Durango Exchange have been
very busy for sevaral days prepar-
ing a representative exhibit of grains
in sheaf, thrcshed grains, grasses
apples, potatoes, onions, etc, which
will be placed on display at the Stock
Show. County Agriculturist Smith
will arrange the exhibit and during
the event interest visitors in this
section, where the land thru a series
of continuous performances has shown
itself to be as fertile as any in the
United States. He viii also distribute
a supply of literature, agricultural
tracts which set forth the sections
resources and possibilities. Owing to
the lack Of space in the narrow gauge
cars it is impossible to send the prize
corn shocks and some varieties of
grain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13
gency.

gency.
IN this as in many Other depart
ments of our Wanted republic, we
are forced to turn to Switzerland for
an example of what ought to be.
The highest official of Switzerland
works his way up thru the cabinet to
the vice presidency and then to the
presidency.
If we have so many good men who
are candidates for the nomina ton oil
president in our political parties, why
not pick one Of the losers for vice
president instead of casting about
among the lesses lights for the sec
ond man n the ticket?
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

If President Wilson will openly and
willingly 90 back on his signed pledge
not to be a candidate for second
terms, what reliance can the people
place in his pledges. If Mr.. Wilson
held aloof and the nomination wa
forced upon him and begged to ac-
eept, it might be different, but the
fact is he has come out as candi-
date, his private secretary, Mr.. Tu-
multy, having authorized the placing
of Mr.. Wilson's name on the Indiana
primary ballot as candidate for
president, We should remember the
fate of General Grant He met de
feat at the convention when seeking
a third term against all precedent
Mr.. Wilson will meet defeat at the
polls because he cannot be relied on
because his political pledges are no
good and hence any platform he runs
on viii not be worth the paper it is
written on.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13
II u II II II II II n II :, "a a II n ,
ELCO ECHOES
!. /. ). II :, /. II II II II :, II II

Miss Brewer, teacher at Elco, has
been on the sick list.
Ralph Macy, an eighth grade pupil
entered school last week.
Harry Anderson was absent from
school all last week on account of
illness.
Vance Frazier who has been at home
for a two weeks vacation returned
Saturday to Fort Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Nelson of
Durango were week end guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Smith and Mr. and
Mrs. Vest Day.
Notices of the annual meeting of
the Animas Ditch company for the
first Monday in February have been
sent out by Secretary Geo, V. Day.
The following pupils were neith-
er absent or tardy during the past
month of school: Edna Rhodes,
Clement Rhodes, Carter Frazier and
Ramona Frazier.
From the last items published un-
der the head of Elco Echoes, our little
settlement seems to have had an in
crease in population from Allison and
Sunnyside.
Trulie Frazier entertained the On
ward band at narty Friday evening
in honor of her cousin Vance Fra
zier. All report jolly time and Miss
Trulie delightful hostess.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Macy went
to Aztec Friday to visit with friends
and patronize the flour mill at that
place. They returned Sunday with
load of flour and report roads very
icy.
Owing to weeks illness from grip,
Rev. Armstrong of Aztec was unable
to fill his regular appointment here
on Jan, 10. He has sent an announce
ment for Monday evening, January
II,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

this section arrived on schedule time,
and about the only warm thing in evil
the school bond election discussion and
the tempers of those who had taken
an active part. 1t was Ia below zero
in Animas City, 12 below in North
Durango and 10 below on the South
side. The change proved especially
welcome to the plumbers and coal
dealers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

Dispatches announce that President
Wilson is going TO take charge of the
preparedness measure and devote his
energies to pushing it thru congress.
When Mr.. Wilson and his party as
sumed Office three years ago cru
sade was inaugurated against lobby
lists. They were driven from the floor
of the legislative buildings and frown-
ed upon as the greatest evil of the
day. 1t now appears that Mr.. Will
son wanted all the room for himself
and his lientenants as the president
has turned out to be the greatest
lobbyist the country ever beheld.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

All the boom articles eminate from
the administration officials who are
evidently instructed to rake heaven
and earth to make it appear that the
country is the most prosperous in
its history. But along comes the
Railway Gazette and says less miles
Of railroad were built and more miles
of railroads in the hands Of receiv
ers during 1915 than in the history
of tie country. The Railway Gaz-
ette figures are correct while those
of the administration are mere state
ments. In this connection it should
be remembered that by changing
the system of bookkeeping the gov
ernment available cash was made to
increase SS0,000,000 in one day. n Jug
Cling system to fool the voters. This
can be proved and is not newspaper
statements. When men are willing to
invest their money in legitimate en-
terprises then we will believe some
of the u. S. treasury pipe dreams.
At present all the so-called prosper
ity is based on manufacturing mmpe-
ments of war to assist in killing of
people in Europe. The warning ma
tons must have munitions and the
manufacturers are receiving double
price and are consequently coming
money.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13
Returning to the
San Juan Basin.

After three years stay in South
ern California, Mr.. and Mrs. W. II.
Southard are on their way back to the
San Juan basin to make their home.
They will probably take up their resi-
dence in the Cedar Hill section,
where their daughter, Mrs. Dick Hem
bricks. and son Henry Southard live.
In the 90's the Southards were num-
bered among Durango folks. Later
they moved TO San Juan county,
where Mr. Southard was engaged in
ranching
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

Senator Thomas is moral coward
Says ne is against the president S
preparedness scheme but will vote for
whatever he wants in order TO keep
peace in the family. In orther words
Thomas wants another relative or
two appointed to office.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13
Conditions Better in Durango
Than in Points South.

William Shaffer and his travelling
companion Grobecker are home from
a strenuous trip to Oatman, Arizo-
ma. They have plenty of bad roads,
an abundance of snow that required
no end of shoveling and some pros
perity in the much heralded rizona
camp, but not one place that COM
pares with Durango in any way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13
Temperature Here and Elsewhere.

According 70 the government OBJ
servers the temperature dropped from
10 above to 12 below in Denver. In
Durango the change was from 20
above to 5 below Siiverton was one
Of the coldest points in the state this
morning where the thermometer regis
tered % below.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

FOR RENT-P. G. Ellis ranch on
Fort Lewis mesa. See Rockwood
& Perkins or John Clarke, or write
P. G. Ellis, 20s Boston building, Salt
Lake City. 1928 4w
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

The Herald is with the small tax
payer. We would not add to his bur
dens knowingly, but there are times
when an increase in taxation spells
prosperity. Thousands upon thous-
ands Of dollars win be spent in Du-
range annually by outsiders seeking
this city as place to educate their
children
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13
Plans to be an Honest Farmer.

Gus Voight, a candy salesman, yes
terday consummated deal whereby
he becomes the owner of the f. A.
Leeka ranch in the Pine river valley,
place he has had an option on
for several months. According to
his present arrangements he will do
some long distance farming and con-
tinue to dispense sweets on the road
and use the proceeds of his efforts
to improve his land.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13
Made Good Time.

Regardless of the heavy storm and
high wind that drifted the snow to
considerable depth, yesterdays
Denver bound train reached Cumbres
less than two hours late. The South
ern train arriving here last evening
was delayed about an hour on Lizard
Head pass, where the snow is more
than two and one-half feet deep on
the level.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

Thomas P. Flynn, general organ
izer of the American Federation Of
Labor, should be made to prove his
charge that men We're bribed to start
the Youngstown riot. It's serious
charge and made to lessen the crime.
Statements of the Flynn kind are dan
gerous and should either be substan-
tiated or the author made to suffer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

Gov. Spry of Utah was threatened
with quick death if he permitted the
execution of hed-randed murderer.
But the men who sent the missives
were towards and took that method
OF cheating justice.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

One of the most pleasing things of
late is the finding Of Col. Bulger,
soldier of fortune, sane. Maybe after
time men with murder in their
heart will think twice before they
shoot and not rely ON the insanity
dodge to save their neclss.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

The business of the country is con
Quoted mostly on borrowed money and
to say Durango should not borrow mon
ey to erect n suitable school building
is not good argument.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

FOR SALE-About 80 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., 1916-01-13
County Court.

County Court.
Today was the date of final settle
ment of the Thomas II. Mills estate.
An order was made closing the af-
fairs in connection with it. The will
of the late C. Leggit was filed. The
estate consists Of 100 acres of land.
His friend and neighbor, William
Bonds, il the sole beneficiary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

Winter is passing on swift run
ners. VIII be spring time before we
know it. Two months from now the
farmers vii be plowing and little
To the south of US planting THEN
crQDs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

Col. Bulger will now pay the penal
ty OF his crime unless the governor
grants a pardon which would be
against all reason.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

Oscar Hatcher came in from La
Boca last evening on his way to Fort
Lewis Agricultural school to resume
his studies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13
W. E. TYNER, President.
FRANK WRIDE, SECRETARY
STOCKHOLDERS, MEETING.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders in the Florida Farmers
Ditch company will be held at the
Durango Exchange at 1 o'clock on
Saturday, January 20, 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. %, 1915.
Last publication Jan. 20, 1916.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

Show US a community that does
not lead in schools and we will show
you a dead town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13
Horses Destined
for the War Zone.

Forty horses to be sent to the war
zone were shipped from Pagosa
Springs yesterday. Another shipment
that has the same destination will be
sent out from Dolores either today
or Thursday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

WANTED-To hear from owner of
good ranch for sale. Send cash
price and description. D. F. Bush,
Minneapolis, MINI. 12-lss
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13
Fine Girl.

Fine Girl. sz
W. N. Peterson, the prominent di-
rector of Indian education and Geo.
E. Robertson, Sr., our well known
townsman, have a mutual granddaugh-
ter, very interesting little miss
born to Mr.. and Mrs. George Robert
son, Jr., at Mercy hospital yesterday
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

Wilson is going to jam prepared
ness down the throats of the peoDle
whether tney want 1t or not.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

If Mr.. Graham's arguments are
tenable then why do railroads and
other corporations borrow money.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

There is no reason for personalities
in the school bond election. II Ii
facts that are desired.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

NJ. o. Lommason of Perins spent
the night in town on business con
nected with the Calumet Fuel company
mine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY

Fred Mayne. farmer, threshing ma
chine operator and stockman is in
from Ignacio.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

The school issue is becoming some
what personal We are sorry TO note
this.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

The progress Of Durango rests
largely ON the way yol vote tomor-
row.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

George Berger. bookkeeper for Kel
lenberger, went to Chama today OF
business connected with his employ
er's interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

Cold Wave Sweeps Over Durango.
The weather forecastar guessed
eorrectly--ths cold wave hs promissd
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

Vote for the school bonds and make
Durango an educational center.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Florida Mesa Tele-
phone company, will be held on Feb
ruary 8, 1916, at the hour of 1 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. G.
Last publication Feb. 8.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

DR.. w. J.. Baker of the San Luis
valley, who recently located on the
Sem ranch at Oxford, is in town on
business mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

valley, Who recently located on the
Sem ranch at Oxford, is in town on
a business mission.
A. A. Christensen and daughter of
Kirkland are making the Savoy their
headquarters while the latter is hav-
ing her eyes treated.
II. N. Linebarger is visitor from
Tiffany. Sunday Mr. Linebarger and
Mr.. Holt expect to travel Denver way
on a business mission.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Salome, who
have ben residents OF Pennington the
past year, We're on their way to theil
old home in Socorra today.
ii. Taylor, b. & B. superintendent
for the Fourth Division of the D.
& r. G.. made the trip over the line
on inspection duty yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. A. O'Donnell and
| the kiddies of Oxford are at the Sa
voy making preparations to leave for
their new home in Gary, Indiana,
the last of the week.
Conductor Dan Conway is on duty
again after couple of weeks stay
at his own fire side. He made his
first trip to town last night since
the middle of December.
| Billy Mcmahon. who suffered d
sprained knee while boarding the train
| at Silverton last week, has gone tc
Texas to join his wife, after spend.
ing several days at Mercy hospital
| undergoing treatment for his injury.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

A. A. Christensen and daughter o
Kirkland are making the Savoy thei
headquarters while the latter is hav
ing her eyes treated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

Trulie Frazier entertained the On
ward band at narty Friday evening
in honor Of her cousin Vance Fra
zier. All report a jolly time and Miss
Trulie delightful hostess.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-13

H. N. Linebarger is visitor from
Tiffany. Sunday Mr.. Linebarger and
Mr.. Holt expect to travel Denver way
on a business mission.