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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21
Death of Pioneer.

Dt1tu Oi ElOneer.
Charles Jewett, pioneer resident
Of Durango died very suddenly in
Pagosa Springs this morning. For
years he conducted a meat market
here. Later he went to Boulder where
he made his home for long time.
Recently he has lived in Pagosa
Springs where he was employed by
the Lumber company. The late Mr..
Jewett was about 66 years Of ago.
He had been married twice and was
ths 1sthss At tArea children. Beth
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21
Plans for Bridge.

PlanS Tor Bridge.
Plans are being perfected for tn
rebuilding of the railroad bridg
across the Dolores river that wa
swept away by the Burns cano,
slide. The new structure win be
made as nearly slide proof as pos
sible. 1t is to be placed on con
.rete piers and abutments and is t
he constructed in sections. to avoi
il possible repetition of this win
ser's heavy financial loss and incon
venience.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Frank Wride was in from the Flo
rida mesa today on ranch and tele-
phone company business. He says
the snow in his section is not melt
ing as rapidly as in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21
Ft. Lewis Graduates.

Fl. Lewis Graduates.
Leonard Fielding, Raymond Rou
bidious, Platt Hammond, Bertha Pol
lock and Ethel Pollock are the mem
bers of the class that will be grad
uated from Fort Lewis March "a. Thl
boys have completed the, work il
the agricultural department and th'
girls, the teachers training course.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21
Bouquet.

Bouquet.
|. J. Bradford, as associate editor,
are making the Durango Herald a
newspaper the people of that city
should appreciate, considering from
news standpoint. They realize
that an uncolored press report and a
clean conservative digest of loca
happenings are the essentials of ar
ideal newspaper.-Ignacio Chieftain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. James Moss are in
from Breen. Tie former entered a
local hospital to have finger treat
ed that has been causing him much
pain and inconvenience of late.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

nercial men making the Savoy their
neadquartetI
Ed. Anderson Of Silverton is. tar
rying here for = few days, a guest
At the PalacA
E. B. Miller, who is directing op-
srations at the lncas, returned to
che mine today.
There are pessimists in our town
who refer to these beautiful days as
weather breeders"
Forrest Bradfield of Dolores re-
eurned from tip down the Red Ap-
pie line last evening.
Bob Sullivan returned to me Sun.
| nyside section this morning after "a
short stay in our town.
S. ID. Cunningham, the Silvertonl
druggist, was here last night on his!
way home from q trip to Denver y
E. W. Henry Of Cortez, who er-,
pected to go home yesterday changed
ais mind, and waited until today. I
V. Edwin, inventor of the Erwin,
pump, expects to leave for DenveA1
IN the morning on a business trip.
d. e.. Miller and Guy A. Hart, gov,
.rnment men stationed in Denver-I
were Shiprock bound travellers to-,
day. =
Bert Vanendert. who was called
here by the death of his father-in-
.aw, S. S. Merry, left this morning.
for Trout Lake.
X. S. Wilhelm and E. II. Kennedy
we're among the knights Of the grip
"ho returned from trip to Silver
ton last evening.
G.. F. Gish, the wool buyer. return
ID from Mancos last night wAehere
ie contracted with heckmasAers for
their spring clip.
People in these parts never have
spring fever. but it is getting the time
of the year, folks would rather take
exercise than do work.
A certain La Plata county man
says his son-in-law in the sort of q
iinancier who would start a Ilreexel
factory in dry town.
E. G. Miller, of the Miller Land
and Live Stock company. was bound
lor San Juan county this morning on
Hammond Ditch business.
Mrs. Art Bagby, returned from Tel
luride last night where she spent a
couple of months with her saster,
Mrs. Jack WiYglesworth.
-.--
Mrs Nelson De Luche and little
daugAser departed for their home in
rellaride this morning, after visit
ing relatives In AniSnas City.
Mary Relmear. the junior member
Eof the James Belmeal family came
over last night to. visit her moth.er
who is u patient in Mercy hospital.
Mrs. E. s. Whitehead, wife of the
AT .ec attorney has been taken To
vAe Pennington hospital for treat
nent. She is suffering with appendt l.
citis.
Mrs. Maude Swift went to Hesper-
ustoday to visit her daughter. Mrs.
Fred Henry. She is planning trip
to her old home in Pueblo. in the
near future.
| Mrs. M. Sanford and daughter.
Elizabeth arrived from Monticello,
Iowa last night. Their destination
was tho Pennington section 10 join
1.-THE. husband and father, who preced-
ed ,thsm few weeks ago.
l,S q Pffelt was in from the Upper
Florida buying supplies for his cat
tie camp. His winter quarters are
25 miles from town. On account Of
fths heavy storms he found it advis-
liable to move his stock tan miles near
sf town.
i
Mrs. N. s. Weaver departed for
Florence this morning 10 meet her
sister. . Ch(ssse weaae1 who Il on
|hsr vsy % cslsssde ~ hsf health
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

permit, Mrs. Weaver plans to bring
her to Durango.
s. B. Carman and wife traded with
Durango stores today.
Earl Smith was in from Bayfield,
this morning marketing butter.
C. Vtril. the Posta storekeeper,
loaded out with merchandise today.
Ed. McCaw traded with local ner-
camille establishments this forenoon.
Henry Ambold was down from the
IAnimas valley today on y business
omission
Robert Pearson of Bocca was
Fbusiness visitor in Durango this af-
ternoon.
Ogle Mohteith and son Bob mark
eted ranch produce in town this
morning.
! MIR. and Mrs. Walter Jones were
business visitors from the Florida
mesa today.
b. V. Moreland was in from the
Griffith section for supplies for the
family larder.
Miss Schaferhoff of the Sunnyside
section was in town on shopping ex-
| pedition today.
John Jelenik and son Charles out
fitted with supplies from Graden's
this afternoon.
Felix vanderwiele of the Animas
| valley supplied the trade with vege
| tables today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Self pur
chased groceries and farm supplies
here this forenoon.
W. N. McTaggart Of the Fort Lew
is mesa transacted business in Duran
go this afternoon.
Vete Kelley was among the Flo
rida folk giving local merchants pat
ronage this forenoon.
Mrs. Carl Brown of the Lower
Florida marketed dairy products in
town this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sortais Of UP
per Florida purchased ranch supplie>
4 here this afternoon.
! Joe Weilang, Sr., and Son Joe
a Jr., gave the Fulton market liber
ii patronage today.
Ed. Mackenzie was in from tn,
i Griffith section today outfitting will
supplies for his ranch.
Charles Idle and sister Miss Eda
J were down from the Animas valley
today on purchasing trip.
Lyman Mead Of the Animas val
ley transacted business and boughr
supplies in our town today.
| C, j. Roberts of the Florida mess
~as among the out of town folk
patronizing Otis McGirr's today.
| The Cortez Herald reports the salt
Of the F. M. GOOdykoontz ranch il
the Montezuma valley to S. c. Prud
den.
| According to the Enterprise Bonnie
a nS~..,u - NJ, T1tta p,.0u,r n
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Earl Smith was in from Bayfield,
this morning marketing butter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

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rUsxLY rEssoNAL 4
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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

barry Thomas left for Mancos thi
nornins fef . few days stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

s. B. Carman and wife traded with
Durango stores today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

According to the Enterprise Bonnie
Brown, son Of Mrs. Lotta Brown OF
Pennington and Miss Zilla Talbot OF
Our town were married in Gallup on
January 26.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

The Cortez Herald reports the sale
Of the F. M. Goodykoontz ranch in
the Montezuma valley to S. C. Prud-
den.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM AArUkDAx'A DAILY
John X. bali gave Lumberton ~
mis- destination this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Ottoman Hamele, attorney for the
U. S. reclamation service. came in
Saturday to investigate water titles
and filings in this section as part
Of the preliminary investigation pre-
paratory to the work of storing and
diverting the San Juan waters in this
county, says the Pennington Times
SIustler.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

C. Vigil. the Posta stOrekeeperr
loaded out with merchandise today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Harry Pyle Of Dolores was . nome
ward bouAd traveller this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

C. J.. Roberts of the Florida mega
~as among the out of town folk
patronizing Otis -McCirr's today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

AppsinteA Delegate
Governor Carlson has appointed
<;ousty CSmmi,sioner = r. McCaFt-
~ ! dslsssts IA tAs Nstisaal Coed
NOD nseaiAg tAst 10 - - AslA h
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Holfar, OF
Known, Kansas, were on their way Ia
the Aztec vicinity this morning to
the bedside of the latter's father,
Mr.. Dudley. who received serious in
iuries few days ago when he was
kicked by horse. Other mex bers of
the family. who were summoned left
for Aztec yesterday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

permit, Mrs. Weaver plans to bring
her to Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Corners CoNfesses-
Robert Cenners, an employe of a
local livery barn who was arrested
on statutory charge few days ago
has confessed to the officers, he is
guilty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Mrs. N. s. Weaver departed for
Florence this morning 70 meet her
sister. . ChlssSe weaaes who Il ON
|hss vsy 70 CslsssAs IN her health
A. sssa ~ ~ jAyslia's sssddkise Niu
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Ed. McCaw traded with local mer-
camille establishments this forenoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21
Exchange and D. &
R. 6. Doing SpIen-
did Advertising Stunt

Continued from page one)
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Lyman Mead Of the Animas val
ley transacted business and boughl
supplies in our town today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21
ROAD BILL is FINALLY
BEFORE COMMITTEE

Continued from Page ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

! MIR. and Mrs. Walter Jones wer
business visitors from the Floridi
mesa today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

suhsanhs II ~ HssaA
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

b. V. Moreland was in from the
Griffith section for supplies for the
family larder.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Mrs Nelson De Luche and little
daugAssr departed for their home in
Telluride this morning, after visit
ing relatives In AniSnas City.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Ogle Monteith and son Bob mark,
feted ranch produce in town this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Charles Idle and sister Miss Eda
were down from the Animas valley
today on a purchasing trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Miss Schaferhoff of the Sunnyside
section was in town on shopping ex-
pedition today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Henry Ambold was down from tn
|Animas valley today on busines
Imission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Robert Pearson of Bocca was O
business visitor in Durango this af-
torn0on.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

John Jelenik and son Charles out
fitted with supplies from Graden'.
this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Mrs. Art Bagby returned from Tel
iuride last night where she spent
couple of months with her saster
Mrs. jack Wigglesworth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Mary Relmear. the junior member
Eot the James BeAmeal family came
over last night to- visit her rnoth,er,
who is u patient in Mercy hospital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Felix Vanderwiele of the Animas
valley supplied the trade with vege-
tables today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Self pur-
chased groceries and farm supplies
here this forenoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

W. N. McTaggart of the Fort Lew
is mesa transacted business in Duran
90 this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

E. c. Miller, of the Miller Land
and Live Stock company. was bound
for San Juan county this morning on
Hammond Ditch business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Miss Mhris Matley is spsnding the
saturday recess with lgnacio friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

81 q tfelt was In from the Upper
Florida buying supplies for his cat
tile camp. His winter quarters are
25 miles from town. On account OF
Tths heavy storms he found it advis-
able to move his stock tan miles near
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

A certain La Plata county man
says his son-in-law in the sort of q
iinancier who would start Ilreezel
factory in a dry town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

People in these parts never hav
spring fever. but it is getting the tim
of the year, folks would rather tax
exercise than do work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Mr. S. f. s. Whitehead, wife of til
Az .ec attorney has been taken I;
,vle Pennington hospital for treai
, nent. She is suffering with append
citia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

vete Kelley was among the Flo
rida folk giving local merchants pat
ronage this forenoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

V. Edwin, inventor of the Erwin
pump, expects to leave for DenveH
IN the morning on business trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Mrs. M. Sanford and daughtel
Elizabeth arrived from Monticelk
Iowa last night Their dsstinatio
was the Pennington section TO joi
the husband and father, who precee
ed ,thsm q few weeks ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Mrs. Mauds Swift went to Hesper
ustoday to visit her daughter, Mrs
Fred Henry. She is planning q tril
to her old home in Pueblo. in tn
near future.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Forrest Bradfield of Dolores re-
eurned from a tip down the Red Ap-
pie line last evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

d. e. Miller and Guy A. Hart, gov
.rnment men stationed in Denver.
were shiprock bound travellers to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

c.. F. Gish, the wool buyer. return
I'd from Mancos last night waehere
le contracted with heckmaxAers fol
their spring clip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-21

Ed. Mackenzie, was in from th'
Griffith section today outfitting witt
supplies for his ranch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-08
PREPAREDNESS MEASURE
FAVORABLY REPORTED

WASHINGTON, ID. g., Feb. s.-Privatc
armor plate manufacturers notified the
senate naval committee today that they
would raise the price Of armor plate to
two hundred dollas ton If congress de
cides Ia erect or purchase armor plate fac
tories for the government. The committee
nevertheless voted To recommend the gov
ernment plants.
The committee ordered favorahIv re
ported the bill authorizing the expenditure
OF 100000 60 equip the Mare Island navy
yard at San Francisco for battlcship con
struction, and 100000 to enlarge the New
York navy yard facilities, and bill to in
troduce 800 midshipmen TO first class at
Annapolis in July. Both bills passed the
house yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-08

MEASURE PASSES
REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC
LEADERS FIGHT SIDE BY SIDE
FOR THE MEASURE.

WASHINGTON, ID, C., Feb. S-With
Speaker Clarke fighting side by side
yesterday for adequate national defense.
the House unanimously passed 4 meas
ure providing for three hundred al
ditional midshipmcn to the class enter
ing Annapolis next July and 10 equip
navy yards for the constructions cf two
additional battleships.
The spectacle of Speaker Clark and
Mr. Mann championing the same rIcas
IRE caused widespread interest Mr.
Mann reiterated his previous pleas for
his colleagues To stand by President WI
son, declaring that now il the time for
all to join hands.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-08
CASE
VERY HOPEFUL"
SAYS OFFICIAL
wills SON AND LANSING HOLD A con-
FERENCE, BUT LANSING OFFERS
NO STATEMENT.
BELIEVED TO CONSIDER
THAT GERMAN OFFER IS AL
MOST ACCEPTABLE.
ORy Assnciatcd Press.l

WASHINGTON, H. g.. Feb s.--Secrr-
tary Of State Lansing went "a the White
House today An hour before the cabinet
meeting ~ discuss the Lusitania case with
the president
The LuStana ease looks Every hopeful"
according Ia the statement Of high official
following the Lansing Wilson conference
lie Indicated that the president considered
Germany'S latest offer almost, IL not en-
tirely. acceptable.
After the cabinet meeting Secretary
Lansing said
"No statements ~ this time" In added
that he might see German Ambassador won
BernStorff later today.
Administration officials held that assur-
anccs German had previously given and
with the other features of the Lnsitania
ease agreed on. the situation ~ practically
satisfactory, and that II further changes
are necessary the way H. open for them
without cndangcnng the success Of the
negotiations.
One administration official indicated that
IT would not he necessary for the United
States 10 make any further suggestions 10
Germany.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-08
POTATOES CHEAP
NOW IN GERMANY
GEORGE FEDEROIF is TOLD INLET
TER THAT POOR PEOPLE ARE
ALL FARlNG WELL.

IRISH potatoes IN Brownsville four cents
u pound. IN Germany. less than one cent
Potatoes are principal article NJ food
IN Germany. bat it, bclng - has not made
the price prohihIti,e despite the war. ac-
cordIng To a letter received by George
Federolf. "A farmer residing near Browns
VILE, from his sister. who lives in Germany.
She says that potatcs are selling in Ger
many AZ % cents hundred pounds.
The price of staple food supplies in Ger
many J. under the control Of the govern
ment al this time. and while she does not
give the prices of other articles of food,
she says they are within the reach of even
the poorest classes.
Work is being provided by the govern
ment for the women whose men folk are mt
the front, and this work includes knitting.
sewing, and other lahur~ ~ which the won
en- may be suited She SAYS there l. no
suffering in Germany. and that the poorer
classes are faring even better than they
did before the war
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-08
ARKANSAS CITY
AWAITS CREST
OF RISE FEB. II
FORCES BUSY REINFORCING THE
MISSISSIPPI AGAINST THE IN
CREASING FLOODS.
CITY is NOW PREPARING FOR IRE
MENDOUS FORCE TO STRIKE
WITH FLOOD CREST.

ARKANSAS CITY, Ark, Feb. s.
Forces are working here today reinforc-
ing the Mississippi levees against the in
creasing flood waters. The inhabitants are
waiting for the crest, which l. expected
February IL, according to the weather bu-
reau. The levec j. expected to hold fifty
seven feet of water, while the river j. now
at ifty-six feet.
Since Monday the hackwater filling the
town has been at standStill and Is now
at twenty nine inches, higher than ever be
fore. The city i getting better prepared
daily for tremendous force which will
strike with the crest of the water Unless
there j. further rainy weather il j. believed
the revetmeniS will stand.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-08

SHERMAN. Texas, Feb s.-Rev H. NJ.
eagle. a Baptist clergyman, well known in
tins section, was shot five times and prob
ably fatally wounded here late yesterday
by Mrs. Annie Faust, wife of a pror,incut
Grayson county farmer. When they mat
~ the street the woman j. alleged 10 hav.
pulled revolver from her handbag and
begun shooting. a. eagle fell. he gaSpcd
that he wished 10 be taken t. his wife N.
IT was necessary for him to talk to her be
fore he died. Mrs. Faust was released un-
der $1,000 bond and went home with her
husband, who was summoned here after
the shooting.
According to statements Of deputy -hcr
ifs Mrs. Faust stated that Casio had
~landercd her and that She shot hun IL r.
vcnge. Both families are prominent u
North Texas
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-08
CARRANZA ANNOUNCES Intention OF
PLACING new CONSTITUTION IN
EFFECT FEBRUARY 5, 1917
fBy Associated Press }

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. s.-The first
constitutional congress under the Carranza
government in Mexico will be assembled at
Queretaro September l6 Of this year, ac-
cording TO "A decree telegraphed 10 the
Mexican consul here.
The message says il j. the intention to
put the new constitution ~ effect February
5, 1917.
One hundred and thirty seven locomo-
lives and 5000 freight and passenger ear,
have been taken from the NiIliStas in
Northern Mexico and are being used on
the National Lines, says "A report.
A report from Oaxaca says priest has
been condemned To death on a charge of
mstigating a rebellion
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-08
ADJUDGE TEXAS
WOMAN INSANE
IDENTITY OF WOMAN FOUND WAN
DERING ON CHICAGO STREETS
ESTABLISHED.
tEy Associated I'rcss.I

CHICAGO, !II.. Feb. Mrs. Mana NJ.
Haynes Of Navasota, Texas, found two
weeks ago in railroad station in a dazed
condition, was adiudged insane today and
committed 10 the state hospital for the
insane.
Jewclry. currency and bonds worth
$4,000 were found sewed in the woman's
Her identity has been established ~
Earl Haynes, son, Of Victoria, Texas.
who viii seek possession of the valuables.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-08

CONSTITUTIONAL|ST CONGRESS ASSEMBLIES SEPTEMBER ID
ATTENTION, BROWNSVILLE BUSINESSMEN:

The
the
Rio
dedicated These
Gravity Canal the Military Highway, the Diamond Loop
United
other that The
will prosperity for the
The of
Attendance meetings help and
whose depends the
to the
the Lower Rio Gde Valley
Wednesday, February l. o'clock
Brownsville o'clock Wednesday nj
o'clock Also in conlio
al the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-08
Shoe Retailers And
Travellers Meeting
Today AT Waco, Tex.
fIsy Associated lrrcsS.)

WACO. Texas. Feb S.-A Joint conven-
tlou of the Texas Shoe Retailers Associa-
tion and the Southwestern Shoe Travellers
Association began here today, continuing
Tor two days. Tom Scoggings of Houston
n president oi the retailers, and Y. a. Rit-
fer of Dallas u president Of the traveller,
= large attendance was expected. Matters
Of interest to the trade viii bc discussed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-08
iBv Associated Press.1

FL PASO, Texas, Peb S.-A declaration
that he would force intervention by the
United States in Mexico within six weeks.
attributed to General Francisco Villa by
a Mexican arriving from MADEIRA, was
brought To the Attention of American of
hcials here and Mexican authorities mt
Juarez today. Villa i said to have stated
that he would hold up an American train If
intervention could he brought in no other
way.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-08
5SSSs ssssssssSsSS1
SUGGESTS BRICE OR BALFOUR
TO SETTLE BLOCKADE QUESTION
tBy Associated Press.l

MANCHESTER, Eng, Feb. S.-The
Manchester Guardian suggests that
NIscount Brice OF Lord Balfour be
sent TO the United States with full
powers TO settle the blockade coniro-
ver-y.
The Weekly W1rId hears that Earl
Kitchener will be sent To Egypt and
that Earl Derby, the recruiter, Will be
made secretary Of war. General Po-
livanoff says the Russian munitions
crisis has passed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-08
Hid Jewelry In Old
Shoe, Gives Shce To
Passing Mendican,

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Feb. s.
Fearing burglars. Mrs.. c. l.. Knapp
a few weeks ago Ind $500 worth Of
iewelry in an old shoe. shortly
afterwards mendicant applied for
clothing aid. When Mrs. Knapp
wanted To wear her rings today she
remembered having given the shoes
away. Now the police are looking
for the tramp.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-08
Yellowstone ark
Residents Driven
Out By The Cold

GARDNER, Mont, Feb. S.-Drivon frsgn
the mountainous portions If Yellowstone
National Park by heavy SHOWS preventing
grazing, three thousand elk, two thousand
deer and several hundred mountain sheep
are being fed by park officials daily near
the entrance TO the park.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-08
246 Murders In New
York During 1915

NEW YORK, Feb S.-The 1915 report
of the New York police department, pub
hShed today, shows 2l6 murders here. as
compared with 256 during the wear pre-
vous. \ total IF 212,00G arrests were
made during the year.