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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Franklin Eli Brooks, former con-
gressman from Colorado, who went
to Washington recently as the repre-
sentative of Denver commercial or
ganizations to work for a greater
Fort Logan died Monday night at st.
Augustine, Florida, where he had gone
In an effort to recuperate from an ap-
parently insignificant disease which
ovrtook him while in Washington. Mr..
Brooks sudden death was wholly un-
expected, altho his health had not been
good Tor several years. He was seiz-
ed with an attack resembling grip,
and had had decided to spent the rest
OF the winter in Florida. The body
VIII be sent to Colorado Springs, his
home city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
COUGHS AND COLDS ARE
DANGEROUS.

Few of us realize the danger oi
Coughs and Colds. We consider them
common and harmless ailments. How.
ever statistics tell US every third per-
son dies from a lung ailment. Dan
gerous Bronchial and Lung diseases
fellow neglected cold. AS your body
struggles against cold germs, no bet
ter aid can be had than DR.. Kings
New Discovery. Its merit has been
tested by old and young. In use over
10 years. Get bottle today. Avoid
the risk of lung ailments. Druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Body Expected Tonight.

The remains Of the late Mrs. Joh,
Frazier, who passed away in Chanute
Kansas last Saturday win arrive +
Durango either tonight or tomorro,
light The body is on the way t.
cleo for interment and is accompani
ID by the bereaved husband. Robir
md John Frazier, Jr., sons, resid
that locality and it was the desir,
IF the deceased to be buried in tn,
'icinity of their home. Mrs. Robh
Frazier came to Durango last even
ing and will join the funeral part,
here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Commissioners Appoint
Road Overseers.

This afternoon the county commits
iioners appointed the following roat
overseers for the ensuing year: San
Kimsey, District No. /; W. A. 0'Brian
District No. 2; w. e Tyner, Disrr.c
No. 3; Bruce Graves. District No 4
q. Il. Lewis, District No. S; H. J
Brady, District No. 6; nj Davis Dis
rict No. 7; Il ietherington. Dis
trict No. s; A. N. Gingrich, Distrie
No. 9; William Isgar, District No
10, win Springer of Bayfield, wa
appointed general road overseer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Snow Delays Work
IN State Highway.

George E. West, Jr, Of Logan &
West, constructing state highway
along South Fork, came down Mon
lay evening, reporting five feet OF
snow in that section. They have beer
able to work more than half the tim,
since making winter camp, Might a
well have wintered among the Nava,
ioes, chasing the morning shadows Of
shiprock and watching the sun set il
the Pacific.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Trouble of the
Nomenclature Committee.

The Nomenclature committee OF the
San Juan Pioneer association fell they
will have to get busy in me La Piazza
district. They espeeia'ly object to
peaks of great scenic beauty in the La
Platas being designated as Sheep and
Badly points. Neither does Niger
Baby hill over s,!i;ilq way iaeet
with their approval.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
LINCOLN DAY BANQUET.

All over the United States the
l2tn day OIL reoruary VIII be cele-
brated IN honor OF Abraham Lincoln,
the IIrst American IN the hearts OF
his countrymen. On tnat day the
kepuDncans oil every state III the
Union Will meet al their respective
state capitals to do honor uo the
name OF Llncoln and incidentally "
look after the interests oil that par
ty to which the Honorable Abe u
longed.
AT that banquet not only the remin-
iscences OF Lincoln will be upper
most In the minds Of the people, but
also the veterans OF fifty years ago
will come In for part. On these oc-
casions the great battles, the generals,
the soldiers and the Incidents con
nected with the war of the rebellion
are all subjects OF unusual interest
Not again until the occasion of Dec
Grafton Day will the minds OF the peo-
pie go back to that historical strug-
gle when owing to peculiar canditions
one-half of the citizenship of this
country was arrayed against the other
half.
While the public speakers of the
country are arranging their thoughts
in logical order in preparation for an
address at some Lincoln Day banquet
we presume that the people general
ly desire to think and read on mat
ters connected with the evontful years
from 1861 to 1865. For this reason
we with pleasure publish below let
ter from Ellsworth, Kansas. concern
ing newspaper published at Vicks
burg at the time of the battle of
Vicksburg.
An unusual relic of the war of the
rebellion has been brought to ligh;
by Orc Spillman, whose father was
at the battle of Vicksburg and in
whose possession the paper has since
oeen. 1t is in the form of a news
paper, the last one issued in Vicks-
burg during the confederate regime,
printed on the back of piece of wall
paper and replete with details of con-
ditions as they were in that city dur
ing the siege by the Union forces un-
der Grant. The general trend of the
news and comment is of an optimis-
tic nature, Notwithstanding the fact
that continual reference is made to
the appalling conditions that pre-
vailed at that time.
The paper is the Daily Citizen. Be-
meath the name of the paper at the
head of the first column is the name
of the proprietor, j. NJ. Swords. I'm
der that is ''Vicksburg, Miss" and
the date, Thursday. July 2, 1868, al
tho the paper was not issued un-
til July A. the day the city was cap
tured.
A great deal of space in the first
column is devoted to condemning
those who charged extortionate prices
for foodstuffs. The editor claims
that there was sufficient food inside
the city to last until succor could come
from the Confederate armies in the
south.
In referring to a certain Memphis |
newspaper he comments on the fact
that the former editors, who were
possessed of southern inclinations,
we're arrested and placed in the chain
gang At Warrenton. His criticism Of
he new editors is most severe.
This paper at present is in duress
md edited by pink nosed, slab
ided, toad eating Yankee. who is a
neal descendant of Judas Iscariot,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Many Tourists Expected.

As a result of the vigorous cam.
paign the Denver & Rio Grande q
conducting in the southern states, a
large number Of tourist visitors are
expected in this section next summer.
The railroad is distributing tons OF
interesting literature setting forth
the attractions of Colorado. This
part of the state comes in for the
attention it richly deserves.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM FRIDAYS DAILl
IInbe Dance BIZ Success.

Kube Dance Big Success.
The Rube lance at Redmen hal!
last night was gay success. Fully
zoo persons participated in the event.
The first prizes for attires most in
Keeping with the scene were awarded
to Miss Hazel Hart and Will Buch-
anan. Mrs. Hiatt and Clyde Anheier
received second honors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Start on Long Trip.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles f. Herr left
this morning for their old home in
Ohio, where they will tarry awhile.
Later they go to San Antonio. Tex
as, and thence to Southern Califor-
MIA. They plan to return home about
the first of April.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Weather Prophesy.

Our Indian neighbors who foretold
the heavy SHOWS this winter. nov
predict that summer viii be slow
in coming and cold heavy rains arc
to be expected in the spring. They
claim there will be Heap good times
for the farmers, those living on non
irrigated lands being certain to share
literally in the prosperity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Wool Growers Activities.

The Wool Growers association met
again today. Discussing ranH,
matters with Supervisor Gordon of
the Montezuma National Forest and
Acting Supervisor Roy Frasisr Of thu
Durango National Forsst AaA q psrt
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
10 Attend Banquet.

Sheriff Fassbinder who left for
Buena Vista this morning to place
Lee Kirby in ther eformatory, ex-
poets to return home by way of Den
YER, reaching there in time to at
tend the Lincoln Day banquet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Fastening Work on Southern.

superintendent Lee and his large
force of workmen are Fastening work
On the Southern and prospects are
favorable for the road to be opened
Sunday, the time depending in part
upon the arrival of the rotary which
has been in use on the Chill branch
since the Cumbres blockade was rails
ed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Looking After Stock.

Morgan Stewart Of Lightner creel
is down on the lower La Plata look
ing after his stock which is winter
ing there. He has $50 head on hi
range. His sons, Wayne and Glenn
are acting as Cow punchers" for tn
bunch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Mrs. l.. A. Sheets was on her way
San Juan county, New Mexico,
his morning, where her son resides.
Last night she returned from six
weeks stay in the Kansas City vicin-
ty. During the time she declares the
sun gave little evidence of his pres
nee there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

in the proceedings. The members of
the advisory board appointed TO con-
fer with the forestry officers later
were w. w. Minner, H. f. Morgan,
A. M Hubbard, Quincy Cornelius and
r. E. Walker. The association ex-
poets to finish business tonight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
HELP YOUR LIyER-IT PAYS.

When your liver gets torpid and
your stomach acts queer. take DR..
Kings New Life Pills and you will
find yourself feeling better. They
purify the blood, give you freedom
from constipation. biliousness, dix-
ziness and indigestion. You feel fine
Just like you want to feel. Clear
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

afraid Of the eagle when he arrived
he took refuge in his den and refused
to come out to eat, until it grew
dark. Just how the presence of the
owl affected the duo has no. been re-
ported yet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Dictrict Court Postponed.

On account of the blockade on the
Chill branch, District court in Aztec,
which was scheduled to convene Wed
nesday has ben postponed until April.
Judge Abbott and his court officials
wer expected in Durango Tuesday
night, but on account of road condi-
tions were unable to get thru.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Evangelistic Services.

Rev W. f. Bennett former pastor of
the First NJ. f.. church in Durango. has
recently joined the ranks of the evan
gelists and is conducting a series
of meetings in Pueblo and according
to the Chieftain is thrilling" the large
congregations with his touching and
searching sermons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Blockade May be Productive

Many predict the snow blockade
on the Coneios range, and the con
5equent hardships and financial los
to the railroad may result in hasten.
ing the broad gauging of the line
A number who are familiar with tht
situation hold that the D. & R. G
cannot afford to delay it for another
year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Elks Off for Home.

Among the Elks who departed for
home this morning were Charles
Roessler, A. Wheeler, E. A. Coston,
A. E. Lindhal, Roscoe Hustled, F. C.
Hepworth and j. C.. Spargo of Man
,os; and Ed. Logenbaugh and j. Iria
Francis of Cortez.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

everyone in the town has sufficient
supply Of the necessities Of life. The
family larders are well filled and
there is enough coal on hand to tide
the people over until tile blockade
is raised.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

John Jelenik and son Charles wert
among the Florida mesa farmers
buying supplies in Durango today
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

r. R. Smith came over from Cor
tez last night for the Elks celebra.
ton and remained in town today meet
ing friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

A. M. Camp, of the first National
Bank, departed for San Antonion,
Texas, this morning to spend his va
cation. En- route he will make short
stop in Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Fate of Property Owners
in San Diego.

After sojourning in tax luriened
San Diego for awhile. 3. CHASER has
come to the conclusion that Dorango
people have no occasion TO complain
of the amount they have u poy
toward the support of the city and
county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Mrs. Perle Bonds returned to Bon
dad today after visiting her sister
in-law, Mrs. Loren Tewalt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Thomas Rickner, superintendent Of
Mesa Verde, was among the antlered
ok who did not return home today.
His son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred C. Jeep, accompanied him
o Durango and also remained for
he day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Departs for Denver.

j. II. McDevitt, Jr., editor of the
herald started for Denver this morn
ng to attend the Lincoln Day banquet
and a meeting of the editorial asso-
,iation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY

Jack Spargo, a former Durango
resident was over from Mancos for
the Elks festivities.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Mrs. Charles Griffith and little
daughter went out to the Florida
mesa ranch this morning. Mr.. Grif-
18th came TO town last night to MAKE
the trip with them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Brown are owe
from Mancos visiting the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Springer
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Conditions in Silverton.

b. b. Allen, president of the Sill
verton Commercial club who is strand
ed here, has daily phone communica-
tons with his wife. She assures him
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Ell,s Initiate Large Class.

Sixteen men, prominent residents
of their respective communities, were
initiated into the mysteries of the
Elks lodge last night. Montezuma
county was represented by delega-
ton nearly so strong. Other vicin-
ties in the San Juan basin had mem
hers in attendance. The ceremonies
commenced at 1880 and continued until
80 this morning. After initiation
the company was seated at the BAN
quet table, that was heavily ladened
With good things. The menu consist
I'd of turkey and all the trimmings,
md was prepared and served by Mr..
md Mrs A. NJ. Anheier. We are told
casts were drunk Ia grape juice.
The class, one of the largest in the
istory of the local order, included
he following: o. ]. Bowman. d.
T. r. Trotter, r. C. Hustled, f. A.
Lindahl, Thomas RiclSner, F. C. Jeep
Arthur McLaren, B. N. Wales, ]. L.
Wade, W. C. McLinn, A. M. Puett
Q A. Coston and Charles A. Rossler
Il Of Mancos; C. N. Anheier of Du-
ango N. W. Radcliffe, of Shiprock
nd NJ. L. Hosea of Dolores.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
Real Estate Transfer.

Mrs. Mildren Martinez has sold her
iozy home in Animas City to Mrs
Ada Huber. The deal was cons,m-
mated yesterday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

r. E. Walker. The association ex-
poets to finish business tonight.
Plans Ranch improvements.
Gus Voight, who recently purchased
the Leeka place in the bayfield, vicin-
ity, is planning to make quite extern
sive improvements on his rev hold
ings. He expects to build commod
ious bungalow before the end of the
year. His family are going to move
to the place about the first of Nav.
AT present they live in Denver.
Getting Ready For the Moving Van.
A force of workmen are busy get
ting the office rooms just leased by
Dr. Davis and DIR. Schlabach ready
for occupancy. For years these men
have had apartments in the Kruschke
block. The new quarters are in the
Newman building and were formerly
occupied by Attorney C. A. Johnson.
Sticking Basket Ball HonOrs.
The high school basket ball teams
have thrown their sombreroes in the
ring for basket ball honors. Today
they journeyed to Mancos where they
will try their luck with the high
school boys of that town tonight. The
players ante Frances Dobbins, Alva
Lyons, Charlie Pound, Vernon San
ders, Wallace Mollette, Bryan Skid
more, Byron Peterson, Francis Wills,
Harry Tyner and Fritz Wynn with
Prof. Skaggs in charge.
Funeral Party.
James Frazier arrived from Cha
mute, Kansas, last night, with the re-
mains of his aged wife, who passed
away last Saturday. He was accomp-
| dnied by his daughter Mrs. L. X.
Ridgley. During their stay in Du-
tango they were with his grand
daughter, Mrs. Louie Fink. This
morning they left for Elco with the
oody. The funeral was held from
he home of John Frazier, this after
loon at o'clock. Interment was in
the Elco cemetery.
Mrs. McClosky Returns from Coast.
Mrs. Reese McCloskey who left for
California just before Christmas to
visit her son Downs, who is Leland
Stanford student, returned home last
night. While in Berkley, she visited
| Mr.. and Mrs. Balster and Mr.. and
Mrs. Mcconnell in Los Angeles, she
aad visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Schultz and Mrs ]. r. c.. Tyler and
Natalie. In Tuscon, Arizona she was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Percy
Rider. She returned via Ell Paso,
where she crossed the border into
Jaurez.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

The sheep industry has been one
IF ups and downs. but the ups have
3redominated and indications are will
ontinue to do so for many years
Conditions have combined to regulate
he urgency of the business. In the
ioneer days, few settlers who were
1rave enough to defy the cattlemen
,ept small flocks to provide food ant
aiment, In these times, since the
attlemen and flockmasters have bur
d their tomahawks, the sheep busi
less is generally recognized as onC
{ the quickest routes to prosperity
lot a few of our agriculturalists ar,
eginning to believe sheep culture i.
ecessary on the farm, to maintain tn,
ertility OF the soil.
Today more than so substantial
usiness men who are interested il
he industry III the San Juan basin
semb!Cd here to attend the semi
nnual meeting Of the Wool Growers
5sociation. Their presence shows tn,
Importance the business has attainet
a the section. Just how importan
ther parts OF the country sonside
is indicated by the fact that sew
raj of the largest wool buying firm.
the east and seven railroads hay,
representatives. in attendance
The object of the meeting was t,
iseus5 methods of marketing tn,
oming years clip. President Thorn
GouIding presided John Wesch
ecretary of the association was il
tendance.
At the time of going to press tn,
latter of marketing the wool croI
as still under discussion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Goulding of
Aztec are visiting their relatives, the
Mesdames Adams and Wing. Mr..
Goulding is president of the Wool
Growers association.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Will1ie McLin, cattlemtn who
turned flockmaster, is over from
Mancos attending the wool growers
meeting. Last night he participai :
ed in the Elks doings.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14

Bert Van Endert arrived fror
Ophir last night to attend the fun
aral of his father-in-law, the lat
Seward S. Merry. In order to boar
The train at Rico he had to cove
Il miles on skis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-14
JUSTICE LOUIS D. BRANDIBS?

angry fight
appointment
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-07-21
Webster's Power Over Audience.

An interesting anecdote of Daniel
Webster is found in "Bygone Days in
Boston" in the North American Re
view. Webster was delivering an adj
dress in Faneuil hall on the necessity
for individual exertion and unfiinch-
ing patriotism to avert the dangers
that threatened the political party
whose principles he espoused, when
he perceived a terrible sway Of the
packed assembly, consequent on the
rush Of those endeavoring to enter,
and noted the danger that might en-
sue. The orator stopped short in the
middle Of a sentence, advanced to the
edge of the platform, extended his
arms in an authoritative attitude, and,
in a stentorian voico Of command,
cried out: Let each man stand firm"
The effect was instantaneous. Each
man stood firm; the great heaving
mass Of humanity gained it's equilib-
rum, and, save the long breath of re-
lief that filled the air, perfect stiffness
ensued. "That," exclaimed the great
orator, "is what we call self-govern-
ment!" so apt an illustration Of the
principle he was expounding that the
vast audience responded with deafen.
ing cheers.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-07-21
SOME FACTS ABOUT RkDIUM
Found Only In the Most Minute Guam
tities-Minerals That Carry It
Easy to Determine.

Radium is a metal and Is described
as having a white metallic luster. It
has been isolated only once or twice
and few people have seen it. Radium
Is ordinarily. obtained from its ores in
the form Of hydrous sulphate, chloride
or bromide, and it is in the form Of
these salts that it is usually sold aid
used. These are all white or nearly
white substances, whose appearance
is no more remarkable than common
salt or baking powder. Radium is
found in nature in such exceedingly
small quantities that it is never visible
even when the material is examined
with a microscope. Ordinarily radiH:n
ore carries only small fraction OF a
grain to the ton Of material, and ra
dunn will never be found i'll large guam.
titles because it is formed by the &c
cay of uranium, a process which is
wonderfully slow, and radiu1n itself de,
Gays and changes to other elements so
rapidly that it is impossible for it to
accumulate naturally in visible masses!
Minerals that carry radium, however
are fairly easy to determine. One Of
them, pitchblende, as generally found,
is a black mineral about as heavy as
ordinary iron, but much softer The
principal radium mineral, carnotite,
has a bright canary yellow color and
is generally powdery. There are other
radium-bearing minerals Of less i'm
portance.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-07-21
Committee

S1.75 gets the Recorder and the
Thrice-a week Wo for a who e
year We receive a nun Der of subs
for this combination. Why not volS
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-07-21
Five Kinds of Thunderstorns.

Recent study of thunderstorms has
resulted in sciences dividing them
into five distinct types. They are the
heat thunderstorms which occur in
regions of high temperature and near
ly uniform pressure; storms which
occur in the southeast quadrant of an
almost circular cyclone; storms which
occur between two anticyclones; and
those which occur on the boundary be-
tween warm and cold waves. OF these,
all but the first err produced by the
over and undermining oil winds Of
different temperatures, which in some
way not yet understood, cause masses
of moist air to rise.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-07-21
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Copyright. 1916. by w. G. Chapman.)

Cyrilla was the dearest girl IN the
world. but little cold-hearted. Fred
DIV Broughton could not disguise that
fact from his knowledge. But he HAD
weighed it against her virtues when
he asked her to be his wife, and it did
not weigh a great deal.
Cyrilla Burns and Freddy had known
each other since they were tots. Ihelr
families lived in one of those old-fash-
toned city squares that are rapidly dis
appearing before tho march OF pro
gress. Only a few of the old families
remained in the vicinity. and they
formed a sort of aristocracy OF birth,
though few of them had any money.
1t had always been understood that
Freddy and Cyrilla were to marry.
When Freddy came home from college
he looked at Cyrilla and wondered.
Here he had been out in the world, as
it seemed to him, tasting the joys or
emancipation, and Cyrilla was going
the same old round Of missionary
meetings, library committees and Wis
it's among a select and exclusive old
fashioned set.
Yet Freddy was shrewd enough to
see that a wife must be chosen for
her wearing qualities. And Cyrilla IN
doubtedly did wear well.
So it came about at the annual din
ner party that, finding himself alone
with Cyrilla, Freddy took her hand in
his.
will you marry me soon, Cyrilla,
dear?" he asked.
Yes" answered Cyrilla.
81 know love you," answered Fred
dy. Il love you well enough to look