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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER
TO JOIN SAN JUAN MOTORISTS

Fred Goble, the state highway com
missioner, from this district, has ac-
cepted the invitation of the Duran
go Motor club to join in the drive to
the pass. MIR. Goble says he Will un-
dertake to be with US on that occas-
ion and will very much appreciate the
pleasure of the trip from here to the
pass.
Shortly the Motor club will make
an Investigation of the road condi-
tions and will endeavor to keep the
San Juan section advised as to the
road conditions on the new state
highway.
1t is generally conceded that the
best % mile drive is from here to
Pagosa Springs. When once the
road men get the road in condition in
the spring it usually remains in good
condition all summer and fall, except
ing after heavy rains.
Fred Catchpoie will have men look
ing after the Wolf creek pass road
and as soon as conditions permit the
work of repair and cleaning will be
followed up. The snow is melting
rapidly and it is probable that it will
be out of the way by the Goth of
June and that by the frs of July
cars may pass over the divide. All
interested feel certain that all will
be in readiness by the middle of
July and that after that time cars
will be going regularly along the
scenic route
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
Babe Drowned in
Irrigation Ditch.

Gordon Lee Mcclure, the two-yeai
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Max Mcclure
Of the Montezuma valley, was drown
ed in an irrigation ditch near Cor
tez yesterday morning about II
o'clock. The little lad, the only
child Of the family was playing
along the bank when he suddenly lost
his balance, plunged headfirst into
the water and was swept down
stream. An hour elapsed before the
body was recovered. The broken
hearted parents, and DR.. and Mrs.
Calkins arrived from Cortez last
night, bringing the body with them.
The remains were prepared for ship
ment by Ames & Bradford and for
warded to Pueblo, the family's old
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15

There thinking the
tnets of the Christian entirety, thinking
who viii dispute either phiophic
dom that command of Christ "Do others
would have them do you"
The Golden has
past ringing true always at all times
tho he otherwise regard
its truth as automatic 1t will con tnue centuries after
Plato and Aristotle viii have been
AS corolary proposition of
Rule is it self evident
doing exactly what we would do under similar Else
how could be treating him would have
Now If the proposition and its cooary
us government in sense,
at of
and its
nugng constant cicis endavor government
something like middle perfect arrangement
whereby our citizens would have
at the same time the German gov
ernment would not deprived of her weapon
the sinking of the usiana suggested
way That probably satisfactory, but
proposition and certainly susceptible satisfactory
ment
rounded by mortal aoh and
west Cut off almost entirely from intercourse with other nations tbe
British fleet endeavng to her children,
suugatn supplies being by
latest eet of England what
has got to fight with every at he erhands.
Let for country
south
ped to the top notch of modern efficiency; north equally
in the west and the British bombang
all avowed working with the
torpedo British muntion shin if we got the
chance?
Would submarine supplies
navies of III enemies
Would supply
might be handful of German passengers?
With submarines,
hemned up Hudson Bay and families
DEATH would fight
and bite, would the cheek?
The writer is pro ally
can s last and all the e and being rebooded American he
advocate of the doctrine
philosophy of the Golden Rule applied political questions the
"pO unto others ye them unto you"
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
SPEER'S ELECTION AND STATE POLITICS

There has been considerable discussion probable
of Denver would
Mr. Speer running absolutely
backed by great the Republicans
ver prominent among whom Dewey c. Bailey.
Notwithstanding the fact
the contrary the old machine which held
the former Speer regime has
passed beyond all recall
that Billy Green and his
ponaites today politically speaking, julius
The day OF the rough neck the the tin horn the
politics. S
this
faults Mr. he
ability to with the world the
the of the underworld but thru the
ness interests of Denver To of thinking Mr.
that portion of the old which
by the waysde We believe Mr.
adaptation the and better
survived We believe he will probably appoint Dewey
pubcans Democrats like giving
fatheed by spirit youthful
without
Machine manipulation paro cannot
today they o.
merits regardless OF who mayor IF Denver
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
HOW FAR MUST IT GO?

American soldiers and civilians have
been killed on American soil and
the Mexican murderers have escaped
into their own country, carrying the
spoils with them.
In the meantime American troops
are being rushed to the scene of the
disaster and there is talk of pursuit
and revenge. 1t is the Columbus af-
fair over again.
No one can read the story of Ser
geant Smith and his band of eight
troopers who fought force of seven
ty-five Mexicans for five hours, with
out feeling indignant at the unneces-
sary dangers which our handful of
soldiers are being forced to face on
the Mexican border. How many lives
must be lost before the administration
will feel it necessary to take hold
Of the Mexican situation with firm
hand and definite purpose?
There is reason to believe that the
raid was participated in by Carran-
IA soldiers. At the very moment they
were firing upon Americans and loot
ing American property, General Scott
the chief of the American armies
was in friendly conference with
General Obregon, the head of the
Carranza forces in Mexico. The two
were arbltrating a secret agreement
of some kind which is supposed to
contain a prevention of the Columbus
and the Glenn Springs incident. The
SAME brand OF tolerance toward an ir-
responsible leader with n makeshift
government has been used for
months. The only thing it has accom-
plished has been to place an American
army in jeapordy in Mexico and to
leave our border states at the mer-
cy of rowing bands.
The scene of Friday nights raid is
in sparsely settled district with
no railroads tapping it, Apparent
ly the squad of eight troopers were
the only American soldiers for miles.
The Mexican border never has been
properly patrolled. General Funston
knows it and has been powerless.
The growing danger of an uprising
against our expeditionary forces un-
der General Pershing, the repeated
raids and killings of American on
American soil and the tottering CON
dition of the Carranza government /
are sufficient excuse for moboliz-
ing every available soldier, including
the national guard, along the Mexi- |
can border. We wonder how great a
catastrophe must occur before the ad-
can see the true status of
affairs.-Des Moincs Capital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15

When the state of Colorado was in
the hands of Democratic admins
traton it was necessary to call upon
federal troops to perform the duty OF
the state militia in curbing local dis
turbances, likewise it is now neces-
sary for our national government,
being in Democratic hands, to call out
the militia Of various states to rer-
form function properly chargeable
to the federal government, but then
we presume such is the Democratic
idea of reciprocity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
ENCOURAGING INFORMATION

W. S. Hankey, stationary engin-
eer at the May Day mine, reports
progress in the mining camps of TIE
La Platas and that all the miners and
mining men of that section are ex-
pecting good business this year.
The Columbus, which closed down
at the time Of the big snow is to be-
gin work under the management of
Ernest Beach. Their first work will
be to run a cross cut tunnel. At this
mine they will use compressor
plant.
The Idaho has been working right
along and it is expected that this
mine will shortly increase its force.
1t will not surprise our citizens if
these famous mines again get back
into the mining business on a large
scale.
There is no question about the
quantity of the ore in the mountains
and with the increase in the price of
metals it is probable that these mines
will open up on larger scale than
ever.
There is yet much prospect work to
be done in this section and the in
creased activity in this industry will
also start out the prospector whose
business it is to locate the ores. With
the price of metals right there is al
ways sufficient capital ready to take
hold of the regular mining operations.
Lead 7.5O cents per pound.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
TROUBLED AT NIGHT.

Painful, annoying bladder weakness
usually indicates kidney trouble and
kidney trouble never should be ne
elected. Backache, rheumatism, sore
swollen or stiff muscles or joints
all these have been relieved by Foley
Kidney pills. They act promptly and
efficiently and help to health. Hen
ry Rudolph, Carmi, ILL.,, writes: Il
was troubled at night and had to get
up several times. Since taking Foley
Kidney pills l sleep all night without
getting up" G. Wall and Durango
Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15

Congressman Clifton N. Macarthur
of Oregon, a member Of the com
mittee on nsular affairs, who doliv-
cred very strong speech against
hauling down the American flag in
in the Philippines, said in the cloak
room in discussing his speech with
fellow members. II believe | repre-
sented the sentiment of an over
whelming majority of patriotic Amer
lean citizens when | vigorously as
sailed the Democratic policy OF
'scuttle' in relation to the Philippines.
| believe this nation owes it to the
Filipinos to ourselves and to civil
zation, to continue our policy of en-
lightenment and education rather
than to abandon the natives to their
own chaos and to the rapacity of 9TH
er powers. Patriotism and national
honor should prevent us from tax
ing any such step as this"
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
Organizing Farm Bureau.

In his efforts to do everything pos
sible to promote all interests of an
agricultural nature which will per-
manently build up the territory which
he serves. County Agriculturist f. D.
Smith is planning to organize a Coun-
ty Farm Bureau. Last evening he
addressed the farmers at Kline rela-
tive to the proposed bureau. To
night he delivers an address at Red
alesa and tomorrow at Independent.
He desires each community TO elect
delegates to the county meeting to
he held in Durango at an early date
% perfect the organization.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
Public Invited TO
Visit Interesting Store.


In equipping their jewelry store
Taylor & Raymond have anticipated
the wants of hundreds of people who
desire to make suitable, tangible ex-
pressions of good wishes to brides
graduates and others, as well rs to
meet the requirements of our home
makers who wish to purchase silver,
china, cut glass, etc, worthy Of he
ing designated as family wares. The
furnishings and facilities Of the met
ropolitan establishment are symbolic
of the progressive spirit that charac-
terizes the proprietors' policy of con-
Quoting the business, and attests to
their confidence in the substantial
prosperity of the San Juan basin.
Fronting the store is a large street
clock, artistic in design, in keeping
with the distinctive furnishings with
in and their harmonious arrange
ment. The large plate glass display
cases, with clear mirror backgrounds,
make effective settings for the varied
stock so complete in all lines. The
latest approved illumination is anoth
err practical feature that adds fur
ther beauty to the interior The man
ufacturing department, in charge of
an expert workman. Is euuipped 20
design and produce any piece of jewel
ry manufactured in the west. The
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15

While Obregon entertains Presi-
dent Wilson's emissary in the front
room, Obregon's soldiers are raiding
the border line that the aforesaid
emissary is supposed to be watch
ing. We presume some other "hom-
bre" was stationed at the front gate
to "jigger." Pretty smooth game.
We've see American kids work it on
farmers during the peach season.
We've also practised it on school
ma'ams, ourself, before now.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
LOCAL AND Personal
FROM THURSDAYS

Mrs. A. j. Gibbs departed for Grand
Junction this morning to visit with
here daughter, Miss Amelia, who has
government position at that point.
This is the young lady's first ex-
tended stay away from the members
Of her family, and her letters have in
dicated she was little homesick. En-
route to the Junction, Mrs. Gibbs
will stop in RidgNvay with her broth
er, Superintendent Wolfinger of the
Rio Grande Southern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
CUT THIS OUT

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with sc and mail it to
Foley and CO., Chicago, H., writing
your name and address clearly. You
will receive in return trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar
compound, for bronchial coughs, colds
and Group; Foley's kidney Pills, for
lame back, weak kidneys, rheuma-
tism, bladder troubles and Foley
Cathartic tablets, wholesome and
thoroly cleansing cathartic, for con-
stipation, biliousness, headache and
sluggish bowels. L. Wall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
zoe pobbins Lnid to Resi-.


The funeral Of the late Joseph Dob
bins was held from the Goodman I'm
dertaking parlors this afternoon. A
large number of old time friends were
in attendance. The services we're in
charge of Rev. W. N. Courtice of
the Presbyterian church. The G. A.
r., of which the deceased was Senior
Vice Commander, were present and
escorted the body to Greenmount
cemetery where they conducted their
solemn service. According to the San
luan Pioneers records, the late Mr.
Dobbins was born in Salem, Iowa
August 81, 1910. When 10 years OF
age he crossed the plains and To-
Gated in Canon City. On September
/, 1864, he enlisted in company G.
3rd Colorado cavalry formed at Pu-
eblo, and served in the campaign
against the plains Indians. His regi-
ment was in action at Sand Greek
against the Arapahoes. He located in
Silverton in 1875, later moving to Du-
rango. He is survived by sister.
Mrs. Ida Matthews,la brother, f. J..
Dobbins Of Florida, a niece, Mrs.
WillSie McLin OF Mancos and a neph-
ew, Elliott MeGiliard who resides in
the same place.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15

The New York World seems very
anxious to have the Republican party
endorse the candidacy of Woodrow
Wilson, nor can we blame them al
that, for the nominee of the Republi-
can party will be our next presi-
dent. However, there is no possibil-
ity Of the Republican party doing
any such stunt as the Democrat ma
tional organ suggests. The World,
like the Denver Post, is not being
consulted by the Republican party.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
Relics.

Relics found at the excavation of
the La Plata ruins, located ten miles
north Of Pennington, may be seen at
the Durango Exchange in the Rest
room window. A deer bone, turkey
bone, and several pieces of broken
pottery, one having little hole drill
ed thru an edge may be seen. Fifteen
pieces of perfect pottery specimens
have been taken from the ruins by
Earl Morris, who is in charge of the
work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15

repair department meets the wants
of the trade in prompt and salts
factory manner In order that all
our people may have the pleasure of
familiarizing themselves with the lat
est things offered in the eastern mar
kets, Messrs. Taylor & Raymond are
extending a special invitation to the
public to visit the store,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
Money for Trail.

The county commissioners have
signed cooperative agreement with
W. r. Fraser, acting supervisor of
the Durango National forest, which
provides that the county appropriate
$500 for the proposed extension of
the Orc Fino trail, distance of four
and one-half miles and the Forest SER
:iee q like amount.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
Make Your Purchases Early.

Last Saturday the Stein special sale
attracted 400 customers, who made
cash purchases. From early morn
ing until the closing hours the force
was busy supplying the wants of the
trade. Tomorrow's sale, advertised
in this issue, bids fair to be equally
well patronized. Shoppers are advised
to make their purchases early.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
New Water Wagon.

The new water wagon purchased
20 meet the requirements of dry
town has arrived and was installed
IN the service today. 1t is built strong
enough to carry the large load of
would-be riders, and decorated in
striking shades of red and yellow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
Annual Meeting of
Creamery Stockholders.


At the annual meeting Of the San
Juan Creamery stockholders the fol-
lowing directors were elected for the
ensuing year; T., A. Chubb, r. H.
Sloan, John w Waters, Ernest Wet
ter and Henry Cordes. The follow
ing report covering the fiscal year
ending April 30, was submitted by
Manager Cordes:
Cream received ..... 460,51S pounds
Butter made ..,.--,.-. 117,52O pounds
Ice cream made ..-...- 2,142 gallons
The creamery paid during the year
for this cream, S26,5Sl.6O.
The creamery paid for supplies,
such as wrappers, parchment paper,
boxes, etc, S1,757O5.
The creamery paid to its employees,
$3,331.1O.
The creamery paid for expressage
on cream S1,5O4.O9.
Other incidental expenses, practic-
ally all of which was paid out in Du-
range, S1,973.26.
As evidenced above, the creamery
paid out more than S35,OOO in its last
fiscal year.
During April, 1916, the creamery
made 6,472 pounds of butter and
302 gallons of ice cream.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15

The Durango Democrat says It
would run iackass column if they
could get ''Harry's Legislature cut
1t isn't "Harry's legislature cut they
would like so much as Harry's legis-
lative goat. However, the aforesaid
goat is still ranging in Harry's pas
ture, fat, sleek and sassy, further
more by dear brother, you are al
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15

The Herald is in receipt of an an
onymous communication not alto
gether complimentary, whose author
seems to be proud Of his nationality,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
New Manager at Graden's Grocery.

d. Il. Eynon, an experienced gro
Gerry salesman, arrived from Rock
Springs, @yo., last night to take
charge of the grocery department at
Gradients. Previous to his residence
in Rock Springs he spent eight years
IN Leadville, where he was engaged
IN the grocery business. His fam
ily at present in Florence, will join
him shortly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
New Settlers.

Mrs. lnfield and daughter, Mrs.
Batine and Mrs. Dobbs arrived from
Denver last night to make their home
in the Dolores section. The "he"
members of the respective families
are following with stock, farm i'm
plements, household goods, etc.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15

A poor motor is entitled to heads of
cabbage and spoiled eggs, yet when
he becomes so unrelievedly rotten
that you hate TO waste the cabbage,
the general public begins to call him
a genius, vide Charlie Chaplin.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
Mesa Verde Rates.

+. A. Wadleigh, general traffic
manager of the Rio Grande has issued
some folders giving the rates to Mesa
Verde park and has sent supply to
the Exchange for distribution to those
interested.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15

To argue that being prepared FOR
war will bring about war, is just
about as logical as to assume that
carrying an umbrella viii bring on
q rain storm.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15

The senate has recently passed a
bill providing for an increase in the
army and the house very promptly
killed it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
New Daughter.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cloyes are well
coming a new daughter to their home.
This is their second child. The babes
mother was formerly Miss Hazel Pat
rick.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
Off on Vacation.

X. A. Gagg, cashier of the First
National bank, has gone to Hot
Springs, Arkansas to spend his an
nual vacation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY
Mrs. Orme III.

Mrs. Orme III.
Mrs. Olive Orme, our popular coun-
ty clerk, is confined to her home suf-
fering with the grip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15

but ashamed of his name. Maybe If
we knew your name, old top, we
wouldn't blame you.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15

The author of an anonymous let
ter is not always coward, some
times he is just plain -- fool.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15

ready running a jackass column, but
don't know IL. You have labeled it
Editorial Comment"
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-15

home, today. 1t was accompanied by
father and mother.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-10-06
Got the Mail Order Houses on the Run.

c. w. Felt, the W de-aws Ike Nez-
perez merchant, is going after the
scalpes of the mai order houses in
real earnest, as will be seen by the
comparative prices which he quotes
in the Globe this week. Investiga-
tions shows that 81 m thing like 81, 600
month is sent out from this COM
munity for mail order DDS. This
money is entil ely lost to the COM
munity. The Nezpelce merchant
shows that serding off money to those
outside establishments on the part Of
any community is absolutely unneces-
sary. By the comparis on of prices he
shows that the local merchant cannot
only meet the mail order prices,
but in mary cases can undersel those
houses, and the purchaser has the op-
p) Unity of seeing the goods before
he pays his money. The only way to
hold the trade at home is to beat the
m all order house to it, and that is
what Mr.. Felt is doing. In many
cases the outside houses palm off an
inferior class of goods on the pur-
chaser which the local merchant can
not do tecause he is dealing directly
with the customer, and if thing is
not right he has to make it right. A
united effort OH the part of local mer-
chants should be made to GUST the
mail order business entirely. With
reasonable display of judgment and
persistency that result can be obtained
and the bulk of that big business can
be kept at home. CT angeville Globe.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-10-06
DEMOCRATIC RULE
1884
When Roy Leeper, Democrat
ic Candidate for Assessor,
Enforced the Law in Clear
water County, Idaho.

Remember that May Patterson,
operating house of i'll repute in Elk
River, received by Milwaukee freight
in one day, August 7th., 1914, eight
barrels of beer; that this beer was
signed for on the public freight
records of the railroad company, and
that this liquor was delivered to May
Patterson. Rene nber that Roy Leerer
was deputy sheriff at Elk River and
that there is no record of any action
on the part of Mr.. Leeper or any
other officer of Clearwater county to
enforce the law. Remember that the
Milwaukee freight records show that
Deputy Sheriff Leeper himself ship
ped in beer on various occasions, and
that during a period of some sixty
days about 1916 barrels of beer, be-
sides many gallons of whisky and
wine, was shippd by freight into Elk
River. This same deputy sheriff who
permitted May Patterson to operate
wants the people of Clearwater county
to reward him by electing him to a
more responsible and important public
office,
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-10-06
Hunters Return With the Goods.

Nezperce Herald: Frank Billups,
Abe and VIM. Fuller and Lew Pratt,
parry of Nezpercers who have been
enjoyirg G. the. quest of the big game
in the rugged Buffalo Hump country
during the past three weeks, returned
today with a generous bag and sew
eral good stories. They have the
renal of six fine deer and the horns
of 5-point buck, said to be the fin
est ever brought to Nezperce. Fish
and smaller game We're taken in like
abundance, and, withal, their trip
was most successful and will, no
doubt, put the contagion beyond con-
troll in other local nimrods.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-10-06

Palouse Republic: The high cost
of news print is cal 'ng the pub
fishers, especially the owners of large
dailies. some concern. So much has
it added to the expense of producing
a newspaper that tie Chicago pub
fishers have agreed to cut down the
size of their papers, especially the
Sunday editions, and have cut off all
exchanges and trimmed down the free
list to practically nothing. The
price of paper is high now and the
end, apparently, is not yet.