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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-10-11
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"a FREE COUNTRY"

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
A curious misconception of free
dom-and unfortunately not alto
gether uncommon one among alien
residents-prompted the declaration
of the Russian who was drafted in
this city to the effect that he would
not fight for America because it was
free country. He left Russia to
avoid army service and he seems to
feel that America has failed to keep
faith with him.
That is no doubt the attitude of
other immigrants toward the draft,
tho it is not often so frankly defined.
America is to them the land of op-
portunity, of advancement, of release
from all they found oppressive at
home.
This is true in a sense; the flaw in
their logic is that they forget they
have duties as well as privileges. the
most liberal form of government de-
mands sacrifices from those under it.
Laws must be obeyed whether in
peace or war. Native Americans are
not always free from blame in their
conception of what "a free country
is, tho their delusion does not take
the grotesque form in them that it
does in the foreignborn. The more
country does for one the better
worth fighting for it is. This is a
truth that the war will emphasize.
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So BERLINS IN U. S.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-10-11

DEATH OF NOBLE
AND BELOVED WOMAN
(From the Durango Herald)

(From the Durango Herald)
The sudden death of Mrs. Ellen C.
Perkins was distinct shock to the
estimable woman's many friends thru
out the city. The end came this morn
ing at 9 o'clock at the home of her
son, +. C. Perkins, where she had re-
sided for many years. The past sum-
mer she had not been quite as active
as usual. Saturday evening she suf-
fered an attack of acute indigestion.
Yesterday she rallied and last night
rested well. This morning she appear
ed very much better. Suddenly, with
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-10-11
CHICAGO WINS SEC
OND GAME 7 TO a


CHICAGO, Oct. THE big league
teams met again today with Schuppe
and McCarty doing the heavy work
for New York and Faber and Schalk
for Chicago. Evans, O'Laughlin,
Klein and Rigler acting as umpircs.
The first inning was a blank for
both sides.
The second inning brought two
scores for each team. Schupp was
replaced by Anderson.
The third inning was a white wash
FOR both sides.
The fourth inning was shut out
for New York. Chicago made five
runs. Perritt relieved Anderson and
Rariden replaced McCarty.
The fifth inning was a blank for
both sides, as was the sixth, seXenth,
eighth and ninth innings.
The score stood at the close Of the
game Z TO 2 for Chicago. New York
made eight hits and one error while
Chicago made Id hits and one error.
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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-10-11
One Thousand Four Hundred Dollars
Given on Tabernacle Expenses. Two
Hundred and Thirty-One Converts
to Date.
MEETINGS CONTINUE
ANOTHER WEEK

The Lockhart tabernacle meetings
were well attended thruout the day
yesterday and the morning service
was one of great enthusiasm. AL
most one thousand dollars was Civ
IN at the morning service amidst the
greatest enthusiasm. Altogether ST.
100 was given and while this is not
equal to the estimate the ministers
set to raise it is expected the bal
lnce will be provided by absent
friends of the churches. This does not
include an remuneration for the evan
gelist. Thus far he has received
pothing for his services. Next Sun
Say the offerings of the day will go
TO him as a thank offering and in
view of his arduous labors it is ex-
Dected this offering will be commen-
surate with the Gberality of the Du-
range people.
The women and girls meeting yes
terday afternoon was one of the best
IN the entire series. AT evening SER
vice the Folsom trio received hearty
applause.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-10-11
PROMPT ACTION
AVERTS TROUBLE

Sluggish bowels indirectly cause
much sickness. A constipated condi-
tion not only poisons the blood stream
but quickly affects the liver and 9TH
er organs, causing biliousness. sick
headache, sour stomach, bloating, etc.
Foley Cathartic tablets are mild in
action, yet cleanse thoroly, with no
nausea, and no costive after effects.
They keep the bowels regular, stom-
ach sweet and liver active. Stout
persons welcome the comfortable,
light free feeling they brings. C.
Wall and Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-10-11

Our former townsman, J. D. Adams
who is now engaged in tilling the soil
in the Dolores section, was bound for
Ft. Collins this morning after a car
load of high grade Holsteins he pur-
chased couple of weeks ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-10-11

A. N. Stafford of Oxford transact
ed business in Durango this morning.
Mr.. Stafford, who is master mechan-
ic, has been offered good job in
Minneapolis and is seriously consider
ing giving up ranch life to accept
il.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-10-11

F. D. Pastorius and brother, Hor.
ace Pastorius and Mr.. Randolph, al
engineer from Florida, were on thei,
return to Colorado Springs this morn.
ing after spending several days here
on land business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-10-11
So BERLINS IN U. s.

What will the kaiser and Won Hin.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-10-11

Wiley Sheets was among the sol
dier boys leaving here with the last
contingent. He was registered in
Arizona, joined the contingent from
that state when he reached his des-
tination.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-10-11

John Peters and grandson Bernard
went to Aztec this morning to visit
awhile.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-10-11

beginning world the Germans began attacking by
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-10-11

J. F. Fraser, division agent of the
Adams Express, passed thru to Sill
verton last night where he will check
in new agent, who is scheduled to
arrive tonight. He was accompan-
led by his wife, a woman who is
prominent in w. c. T. U. circles of
the state.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-11
THE CHILD WITH POOR EYES.

There are 2OOOOOOO children attending school in the United States. According to article in the Medical Review of Reviews written by Gordon L. Berry of the National Committee Prevention of Blindness, fourth of these children 5O0OOOO in al suffer from de- fects of vision And of them nothing is being done by parents, teachers the community.
 Many of these children will become blind their eyes are not attended All will suffer physical pain and economic loss if defect remedied Great bers of them will leave school unable stand the srain and often not knowing what is the matter Great num- bers will miss in trades professions for which they fitted. Great numbers will have to endure odage by the intellectual wealth they might have gained. And why?
 Because school superintendent has thought that
 vision required by the teachers required of their could be spared from the arithmetic hour language class because city council could not it's blindness, the economic significance individual the community the expenditure of funds to provide adequate medical inspection clinics perhaps because the themselves in spite the warnings received where medical school inspection is in force, calous to the need"
 He emphasizes the value of inspection and instruction
 Teachers should be always on the lookout for "symp- of defects of vision" such scowling, squinng headaches holding books improper distance from the eyes inability the blackboard distinctly And they should be careful that the seating and lighting such not to aggravate eye troubles.
 Much be done then witl the children themselves through teaching Even the pupils be made understand the Fundamental facts about their and their And they advance from grade grade they should be instructed regarding eyecleanness, proper lighting proper reading position ordinary diseases the of glasses etc. Above all, they should be i'm pressed with the immense importance their lifelong health, happiness and prosperity of seeing clearly and being free from eyestrain
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-11
U-SOAT MAIL.

Word comes from Berlin that the merchant submarine Deutschland and several sister ships going to be utilized transatlantic mail packets carrying 'sub marine mail" between Germany and the hemis- phere There would be special charge of 50 cents per letter
 It's pretty high rate. But it would doubtless be worth it in thousands of letters safely through the British blockade At present there is never any assur- that the most innocent and legitimate missve from Germany to America or America to Germany will be delivered intact delivered all Moreover plenty of people this side of the least would will ngy pay half dollar for the privilege of sending or receiving letter by unique
 It's good put Uboats to- In fact, it's hard to imagine any better And not only German-American friendship spiritual of many Austria general would be furthered by errng their entire Uboa fleets to the mail service All their naval operations have done the Central Empires harm than good.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-11
RULES COMMITTEE IS
 UNCERTAIN OVER THE WOODS RESOLUTION
Most of Democratic Members of Committee Favor Aban- doning the Probe" Into 'Lead' of Information.
CBy Review Leased Wire)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1O.-After two hours executive session late to- day the House rules committee ad- journed until tomorrow without taking final action on Representative Woods resolution for an investigation into the alleged leak" in advance of Presi- dent Wilson's peace note.
 Although most of the Democratic members favor abandoning the whole proceeding with an adverse report on the resolution, a subcommittee was appointed to draft contempt charges against Thomas w. Lawson for use in case the committee decides to report the Boston inancier to the House for contempt proceedings.
 When the committee adjourned there
 was pending a resolution offered by Representative Campbell of Kansas,
 Republican. designed to broaden the scope of the inquiry so as to meet MT. L.awson's objections that because the present investigation was preliminary
 and limited to a specific leak" he could not give the names of men high ] in official life who he had heard were ! involved in a system for making money out of the stock market on official in ] formation. Mir Campbell said he
 wanted to "cail MT. LawsOn's hand" In spite of the general belief in the committee that nothing had happened ! in all of the testimony to substantiate any of the rumors which caused the ! inquiry, there were indications tonight that Representative Campbell's resolu- tion or one similar might be adopted. This would result in recalling to the stand Mir. Lawson, who still is in Washington subject to the committees orders.
 Hearings were temporarily suspend ed today after several witnesses had been heard. The present intention of the committeeman is to hear no fur ther testimony, at least until the ques- tion of broadening the investigation is disposed of and a decision has been reached as to whether MT. Lawson shall be reported to the House for contempt.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-11
MAKING BOYS SOLDIERS.

Any sort of universal military training is looked on this country evil by many It is coming to be eraly accepted however that it is necessary and only choice is to make it as mild possible The system of training proposed by Col M Fooe the senate committee military affairs easier of application than most of the proposals
 Colonel Foote would a army entirely through the medium of camps He would take all boys at the of and have them spend the three months training camps for period of four years Thus every young would be given aggregate of twelve months training emerging at the of 21 civian-solder, ready for immediate service in of need. He would attend training camp his home. The time devoted to his military education would be merely sort of strenuous vacation.
 In the of boys attending school the time would be missed It would seriously burden boys earning their living, because all their living would be paid by the government There would even be par tal compensation for the earnings of those helping to support their families They would receive onethird of the regular army pay Liberal exemptions would be made in of physical disability, presumably in cases where boys the sole dependence of their families.
 With this system in full operation should have about 2OOOOOO young in training every and annual addition of half million to army The cost is estimated at $6OOOOOOO the first year. increasing to S24OOOOO00 the fourth and thereafter
 It would cost heap of money but can't expect to get military preparedness without paying for it. It's hard to imagine plan that would provide the desired army reserve with less unseng of civil life. And if the training camps properly conducted they would have a fine physical and moral effect on nations youth, giving boys good physique and soldcry bearing, and
 discipline the lack of which is of national defects.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-11
BANKERS SALARIES.

Perhaps the banker isn't such enviable person after all At least the bank director The common notion of that functonary individual whose pockets bulge with $1O gold pieces the being his emolument for the pleasant privilege of attending directors meetings rudely disspaed by national report It appears that of 7500 national banks 3,7OS they pay fees at all to their directors Of the rest 500 pay from $1 Co s. Less than bank of pays $ and only about out of 30 pays $1O.
 It's plain that the New York fnancier who boasts of hay ing given his $sOOO0O collected as directors fees in the course of long and active life isn't typical typical bank director the guise of unappre ciaed who really ought be better paid for to him
 Neither are bank employees envabe as popular imagination pictures them Bankers-that to say men who own and control banks-have a lot of money in the last two. But the who work for them as rule not getting rich, with Christmas bonuses. It isn't generally realized that most bank eu. poyees those in responsible positions are no ter paid than carpenters brickayers And they're really not well off, because they have live more expensively They look rich they work up to their in money but they get little the money
 It's mostly the prestige of the profession that holds them being called bankers.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-11
GREENbhCKS AGAIN. ID BE ISSUED BY
 TREASURY PEOPLE
Demand of Country for Paper Money of Small Denomina- tions Causes Decision to Is- sue $1 and $2 Bills.
(By Review Leased Wire)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10. - A new issue of the one and two dollar green backs of Civil War days, discontin- ued more than 30 years ago will be put into circulation probably about February l, displacing similar United States notes of larger denomination to provide relief from the unprece- dented demand for small paper cur rency. The treasury department an- nounced tonight that the issue had been decided on because silver certifi- cates, the ordinary bills of one and two dollar denominations, could not be issued under the law in sufficient quantities to meet the demand
 A limit of S346.6S1, ,O16 to the amount of outstanding federal notes was fixed by law in 1878 after the green back had become an issue in politics and had resulted in the birth of new national party, backed largely by the farmers of the West and South No green backs have been issued since 1885 and the amount of. outstanding one and two dollar notes of that vari- ety now is slightly over S3,OOO.0OO There is however. $102.445. 300 out standing in United States notes of s10 denomination and higher and a portion of these will be retired and concelled, dollar for dollar, to meet the new issue of smaller denomina- tions.
 "The demand for paper currency of the smaller denominations" said the departments announcement, "al- ways has been regarded by the treas ury as an index to business condi- tions. For many months there has been a constantly growing demand for one and two dollar bills. until now it is impossible to meet the country's needs in this respect by means of silver certificates, which. for more than 30 years have been the only form of paper currency issued in one 1 and two dollar denominations"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-11
Thursday Morning, January II, 1917.
WIRELESS MONOPOLY.

The recommendation that the United States government all wireless operations deserves serious consideration seems inevitable that such action must be taken or later
 Events of the last two three years have shown the evils of present chaotic system As neutral power necessary the United prevent the of American soil for the advantage dis advantage of any belgerent has been found and again that wireless plants the Atlantic acting intelligence centers and providing group of belligerents with valuable information against the other The government up cen sorshp in the chief wireless plants but still there apparently been leaks from those plants times and there certainly unneual messages sent forth from amateur plants
 This condition is hint of the difficulties we should face if ourselves engaged war With out public regulation, anybody with wireless outfit and there thousands of boys possessing would reveal the of land and forces and the position of merchant ships, and betray the enemy all sorts of military
 Even if ignore this danger the disadvantages Amateurs always putting in where they belong giving false mischievious obtaining and using information intended hem and making all sorts of trouble in business personal affairs The monopoly the postal business
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-11
HOTELS FOR WoRkINeMEN.

Plans are being completed 1 PhadelDhi" for the cree ton in that city of hotel for workngmen. The will rent for 9 cents night The backing the pro- ject believe such hotel be good and the same time pay dividends with such small charges.
 The hotel is planned for the aborng of that city who receiving only nominal wages and who forced by conditions o live in cheap boarding houses poorly equipped rooms. It is in any a charitable scheme. The "downand-outers" looked for in other ways. It's simply plan for giving the re- spectabe workngman clean and comfortable with the marble. gilt and brOcade that make living most doers expensive. It's business proposition that de- serves and will probably receive general support
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-11
WAR SU HMM ARy

The battle in northwest Russia in the region of Riga apparently is gain ing in intensity, but owing to diver gent reports by the Berlin and Pc trograd war offices the results thus far attained are somewhat beelouded. While Berlin asserts that southwest of Riga all attacks by the Russians have been without success, Petro- grad reports that near Lake Babit the Russians captured German posi- tions, between the Tirul marsh and the River Aa and advanced their line about one and one-third miles south ward. The Germans in the region of Kalmesm delivered an attack on the Russians who had occupied posi- ton east of the village but it was put down by the Russians.
 In the past six days in this region the Russians report the capture of 21 heavy and eleven lighter guns and large quantities of arms and equip ment
 The German field Marshal vOn Mackensen's army operating in south ern Moldavia has crossed the Putna river north of Fokshani, and between Fokshani and Fundeni and forced the Russians and Rumanians across the Sereth river, taking in the latter operations $50 prisoners.
 There has also been severe fighting near the mouth of Rimnik-Sarat river, west of Galatz, and along the Kas- sina river. in which both Berlin and Petrograd claim the advantage. Der lin reports that the Russians attack ed the heights along the Suchitza valley but met with a sanguinary re- verse.
 Aside from the Russian and Ruman- ian theaters, and an attack by British Indian troops against the Turkish line at the bend of the Tigris river. northeast of Kut-cl-Amara. the fight ing in all the other sectors has con sisted of bombardments and minor in fantry attacks. On the Tigris the In- dians have taken trenches over froat of 1000 yards. In one of the minor engagements on the front in France the British, east of BeaumontHamel captured and held a German trench and made three officers and 1i0 men prisoners.
 William Graves Sharp. American ambassador to France. has been hand ed the reply of the entente allies to President Wilson's peace suggestions for transmission to Washington.
 Unofficial advices from Athens are to the effect that Greece will answer the entente allies ultimatum in due time and that the council of minis ters favors accepting its terms.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-11
FATAL KNIGHT FORGED FROM RETINUE IF POPE

(COnunucd From Page One) named Ambrosetti. charged with be- ing implicated in the destruction of the battleship declared that he was the financial agent of Monsignor Ger lach. It was stated that Monsignor Gerlach. prior to Italy's entry to the war. was interested with Ambrogetti in an prO-Austrian paper MOnsisnor Geilsch Was Oucc a cavalry officer and became d priest
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-11
RUSSIAN CABINET
 BACK IN CONTROL
(Continued From Page One1

lCOntlnued From TaSc Onel were issred by the British admiralty in communication on November II In this statement also was denied tho existence at any time of an admiralty order To the effect that it was not necessary Co rescue the survivors ol crews Ol GerudL sB6mdrlues.-
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-11

Last year certainly good for American ship building Every working day of the year. average, three ships built And strange to say, con- siderable number of them wooden ships. There were llG of this oldashioned type turned out mostly o he Jooton class meant for coast and lake traffic.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-03
THREE 10TH BOYS
NOW N SERVICE

Many OF the older citizens OF Rich
mond remember DIR. NJ. A. Rust. He
was for many years = notable figure
in old Richmond. And in recalling
DIR. Rust to mind Il will please the
periodically inclined. and encourage
the mothers who have sons who will
have to answer the call OF the coun-
try, to know that Mrs. w. j. 10th,
DR.. Rust's daughter. has three sons
In the war.
Mrs, 10th 10 proud OF thiG fact. She
would have all mothers feel as she
does These three sons are distributed
an follows:
w. Jefferson 10th. with the soldiers
somewhere In France for two years.
Moritx A. 10th (named after his
grandfather) in the United States
army.
Carl c. 10th. youngest son, In
France with the volunteer ambulance
corps.
These three boys went to the front
voluntarily. and as their mother fond
ly hopes. will prove good and true
descendants OF their old grandfather
who white not 4 nattve-born Ameri-
can. chertsed the institution OF this
country and who no doubt will be
heard from through some brave
heroic deed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-03
DISPLAYS IN MILLINERY
Trimmed Hat business Seems to b
Ahead of Last Years


Ahead of Last Years.
Velour hats are seen in millinery
displays In increasing numbers. &C
cording TO a bulletin or the Retail
Millinery Association OF America
Several good-sized orders were deiiv-
cred to big stores last week. The
eoIerS- included navy, brown, purple.
rose, green. black. &c. Manufac-
iurers, jobbers, and some of the re-
taiters are endeavoring to create a
movement in felt hats. especially for
sports wear. 1t is thought, however
until July or August. or possibly
later
There is a good consumer demand
at the moment for satin hats with
soutaehe embroidery. mostly in tam
effects. Navy is the leading shade in
these goods. with white next. snnu
and red are also well in the running
In thu sport hats now selling whites
are N the Lead White Milan hat.
are particularly favored in this
branch. In spite of the backward
season figures show that the trimmed
hat business in the leading stores Is
ahead of last years, and that spor,
hats are not doing so we'll Feather
hats appear to be holding their own
In the feather trimmings are seer
military effects OF uncuried ostrich in
French blue and other colors Small
white hackie porlpons are also seen
Broad uncurled ostrich. worked into
tip effects to be used az military trim
ming on hats are offered In solid col
ors and In mbinations