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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-29

When the boys closed the door upon
him, he made himself comfortable
upon the floor and, for time, thought
fully chewed a patent-leather slipper
that had come under his hand. He
found the patent leather not 'unpleas
ant to his palate, though he swal
lowed only portion of what he de,
tached, not being hungry at that time
The soul-fabric of Verman was of q
fortunate weave; he was not seeker
and Questioner. When 1t happened tc
him that he was at rest in shady
corner, he did not even think about a
place in the sun. Verman took life
as it came.
Naturally, he fell asleep. And to-
ward the conclusion Of his slumberS
he had this singular adventure: q
lady set her foot down within less
than half an inch of his nOSe-and
neither of them knew it. Verman Slept
on, without being awakened by either
the closing or the opening of the door
What did rouse him was something
ample and soft falling upon him-Mar,
garet's cape, which slid from the hook
after she had gone.
Enveloped in its folds, Verman sat
up, cOrkscrewing his knuckles into the
corners of his eyes. Slowly he be,
came aware of two important vacuums
one in time and one in his stomach
Hours had vanished strangely into no.
where; the game of bonded prisoner
was something cloudy and remote OF
the long, long ago, and, although Yer
man knew where he was, he had par
TALLY forgotten how he came there
He perceived, however, that something
had gone wrong, for he was certain
that he ought not to be where he found
himself.
White folks house! The fact that
Verman could not have pronounced
these words rendered them no less
clear in his mind; they began to stir
his apprehension, and nothing becomes
more rapidly tumultuous than appre-
hension once it is stirred. That he
might possibly obtain release by max
ing a noise was too daring a thought
and not even conceived. much less en-
tertained, by the little and humble Yer
man. For, with the bewildering gap
of his slumber between him and pre-
vious events, he did not place the re-
sponsibility for his being in white
folks' house upon the white folks who
had put him there. His state of mind
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-29

After such rigorous events, every
one comprehended that the game Of
bonded prisoner was over. and there
was no suggestion that it should or
might be resumed. The fashion of it's
conclusion had been 50 cOnSummatelv
enjoyed by all parties with the nat
ural exception Of ROddy Bitts) that u
renewal would have been tame; hence,
the various minds of the company
turned to other matters and became
restless. George BaSSett withdrew
hrSt, remembering that if he expected
to be as wonderful as usual, tomor-
row, in Sunday school, it was time to
prepare himself, though this was not
included in the statement he made al
leging the cause of his departure. Be
ing detained bodily and pressed for
explanation, he desperately said that
he had to go home to tease the cook
which had the rakehelly air he thought
would insure his release, but was not
considered plausible. However, he
was finally allowed to go, and, as first
hints of evening were already cooling
and darkening the air, the party broke
up, it's members setting forth, whis-
Ting, toward their several homes,
though Penrod fingered with Sam. Her
man was the last to go from them.
swell, l got git at stove-wood f
suppuh," he said, rising and stretching
himself. Il got git at ill soap-bOx
wagon, an go on ovuh where's at new
house buil'in' on Secon street; pick
up few shingles an blocks layin'
roun'."
He went through the yard toward
the alley, and, at the alley gate, re-
Imembering something, he paused and
senHed to them. The lot was u deep
one. Snd they We're too far away to
catch his meaning. Sam shouted,
Cant hear YOU" and Herman replied,
but still unintelligiby; then, upon
Sans repetition of Cant bear 70. J"
Herman waved his arm in farewell,
implying that the matter was of little
Significance, and vanished. But if they
had understood him, Penrod and Sam
might have considered his inquiry of
instant importance, for Herman's last
shout was to ask If either of them had
noticed where Verman went"
Verman and Verman's whereabouts
were, at this hour, of no more con-
Germ to Sam and PenrOd than was
the other side Of the moon. That I'M
fortunate bonded prisoner had been
long since utterly effaced from their
flelds of consciousness, and the dark
secret of their Bastille troubled them
not-for the main and simple reason
that they had forgotten it.
They drifted indoors. and found
Sans mothers white cat browsing on
desk in the library, the which coinci-
ience obviously inspired the expert
tent of ascertaining how successfully
TX could be used in making clean
hfte cat look like coach-dog. There
Is neither malice nor mischief in
sir idea; simply, problem present
itself to the biological and artistic
stionings beginning to stir within
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-29
A New Proprietor.

$50 you own your own house, Wig
gins?"
mo"
"Why, you told me so last MONTH"
Eyes. We had no cook then"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-29
Would Let Him Know.

Perkins-If I'd known you were 60.
ing to drop in on us we'd have had
better dinner.
Hawkins-Don't mention 1t, old man,
but the next time I'll let YOU know.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-29
Prelude to a Joyous Evening.

Anybody getting real laugh out
of this show?" asked the surly citizen.
"Yes," replied the sardonic usher.
"Who?"
"The ticket spectators"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-29
The Remedy.

What did the doctor do for your
wife when he found her in such pain?"
oh, he eased it off at once. He
gave her an epidemic interjection,'
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-29
More Of Same Goods Wanted.

You are charged with kissing the
young lady"
Good I'd like to have the charge
account kept open indefinitely"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-29
From the Chestnut Tree.
is no good

Vaccination is no good"
"What makes you say that?"
My cousin was vaccinated and three
weeks later he fell out of a window
and was killed."
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17

When Congress gets thru qbblg the details Of the conscpon
bill VIII operation 1t
more than ten days before The government yin ask some ten million men
iaion viii be during day and will be the
that We hold a national
is difficult the this country who have been unused
something will able appreciate
l0000000o there million between the
million
viii be chosen 100000 the s1ahe g the
the there will be made
and
fields
will those enrolled theological minarie
the religious will be
officers Then
mentally disqualified
number furnished by
whole
will counted credit
regardless
no will be able to shift responsibility.
to shall
itself which
he
will
the charge that good judgment
that will make the this
ka.e 2 = p q
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
Much Alike and Yet How Different

a Herald desk a
the Times, that finds Australia, South
sections
The Times the 4page, sevencolumn The first
second and last used exclusively for advertising purposes The 9th
pages advertising very much
newspapers of the
the and results deaths
battles being fought
parliament space
the world be said to be
of the
noticed that but little headlines This
To
with headlines the idea that the people have
tel enough unless they have the things
headlines
the
type crowded
this
the and last indicate that the idea the
Business with the English people given first place the of the
sensational
papers finds no place all with them
of pointed may
makeup the Times that would indicate
the England have
remembered the Of the
business and social life of country and community just does the lit
reflect the business social conditions of
Looking big country comparing
conclude that people
the
plea over o % conn
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
uNSHAKEN TESTIMONY

Time is the test of truth. And
loan's Kidney Pills have stood tine
est in Durango. No Durango resi-
ent who suffers backache, or annoy
ng urinary ills can remain uncon-
need by this twice-told testimony.
Frank Anderson, 9S3 Fourth Ave,
Durango, says: Il caught cold which
rought on rheumatism and confined
men to my bed for whole year |
Uttered so badly that | did not care
whether | lived or died. | doctored,
lut without relief. If would jar my
elf in any way, sharp pains caught
ne. At times | would be perfectly
elpless. My back was stiff and lame.
he kidney secretions were retarded
and burned In passage. | read OF
Joan's Kidney Pills and tried them.
hey helped me in a short time Since
hen | have taken Doan's with the
anne good results" (Statement Civ
IN January 3, 1907)
On April 3, 1917, Mr. Anderson
aid: 81 am still praising Doan's
Kidney Pills. have recommended
Doan's to many people who have
ONE back and thanked me for tell
ng them about them"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
iir. Anderson has twice publicly rec,
ommended. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, n. I.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
RIFLE CLUB AND HOME
GUARDS ORGANIZE

The Rifle Club and Home Guard
vas duly organized last Friday even
ng at the Durango Exchange, the fol
ifficers being elected:
o. X, Majors, president.
II. Plngrey, viee-president.
w. =. Sugg, secretary.
Joe Clark, treasurer.
Al George, executive officer.
The Durango Rifle Club was chosen
IS the official name of the organiza
lion. All matters pertaining to the
hub in any manner, should be ad-
dressed to W. p. Sugg, secretary Du-
ango Rifle Club, + o. Box 63, Du-
rango, Colorado. The next meeting
viii be held Saturday, May 10Th, at
9 o'clock, Durango Exchange All
members are requested to be pres
cnt
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
HE ALMOST FELL DOWN

A. NJ. Hunsucker, Bogue Chitto
lss., felt SO grateful because Of
'e'ng freed from pain and distress
hat he wrote the following letter;
/ was suffering from rheumatism,
idney and bladder trouble, also diz-
mess; would almost fall down at
ines | started taking Foley Kid
iey Pill and two boxes gave me en-
ire relief" Disordered kidneys give
warning by pains in side and back,
tneumatic aches, sore muscles, swol-
en- joints, pufriness under eyes, tired
and languid feelings. C. Wall.
Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
BAD COUGH? FEyERISHy
GRIPpY3

You need DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry to stop that cold, the soothing
halsa;n ingredients heal the irritoteI
memSranes, soothe the sore throat,
me artiseptic qualities kill the germ
and your cold is quickly rel:eyed. Dr.
Kings New Discovery has for 4s
years been the standard remedy for
coughs and colds in thousands of
homes. Get bottle today and have
IT handy in your medicine chest for
coughs, colds, Group, grippe and all
bronchial affections. At your dug
gist, Doc.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17

IF German birth, because of natur-
n sympathy for the plight of the
atherland, but this has been found
ntirely unwarranted. There are no
more loyal citizens anywhere than
the rank and file of the German rest
dents of the Pixies Peak region.
hose who know them best have tes-
flied to their true AmerIcanism in
his crisis. There are. however, mis-
reants abroad, probably strangers
ent here for a purpose, whose opera
ions should be run down. Judge
johnson has taken the right stand.
fhe citizens should lend their support
putting an end to reasonable out
,reaks of every kind. - Evening Tel
graph.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
All Honor to the Sunflower State

peope perhaps the
Germany they the foremost the Prei
them. The
their
the plan
that the
they realizing that
history kansas proposes
this long she is
All Kansas the
Captain recently they
thousands and most probable that Kansas will have
nished his
Colorado could the thing the officers
ing for army recruts
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17

in the feelings. Both machines will
be IN commission soon. "Shorty" Blu
shanan was in an awful huiry-afraid
he would be late to church, and Dick
kenny couldn't make his Saxon
jump over the Ford. They both
know now that two bodies can't oc
cupy the same space at the same
time 1t would take more time and
less money to learn the anne thing in
the physics class at the high school.
Let's hope the practical demonstra
ton has soaked the lesson in.
20 - "a "a
NOTICE TO LIVESTOCK OWNERS.
That hereafter any livestock own
II who desires to drive livestock of
any kind thru the streets of the
CITY of Durango must first notify the
hieti of the fire department, who
ill send herder or any other as
istance that might be required to
afely conduct any livestock thru the
treets of the City without damage to
roperty. All who fail to do this will
'e prosecuted as provided by City
rdinances and laws of the state.
A. f. HOOD,
City Manager.
by Order Of Council
1i-2td-ltw.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
"a - - -
DEATH OF MRS. MINNIE
SOMMERS-WA ALTERS

Death claimed one of the most
highly esteemed women of the sec
ion yesterday morning at $50 in the
person of Minnie Sonimers- Walters
BELOVED wife of b. C. Walters of Do
ores. The end was not unexpected
For number of months she hau
,een poorly. An operation perform
ID at n local hospital week ago re
called a condition that made her re
eovery very doubtful.
The late Minnie Sommers- Walters
vas 80 years of age. She was born
and reared in the Pine river valley,
,eing the eldest daughter of a sub
'tantial pioneer, the late o. C.. Som
ners. Her life was a benediction in
her family home and in her neighbor
iood. Her sterling qualities, her
weet disposition, and her pleasing
manner endeared her to every one.
Eleven years ago she became the
,ride of b. C. Walters. To them two
daughters We're born. One little girl
5 10, the other eight. Both are ma
'ure for their years and keenly rea-
lize their loss.
Beside the grief stricken husband
md children, the surviving members
,f the family are her mother Mrs.
Eta Reiman, her sister, Mrs. Bessie
Corn, and three brothers, Ray Som
mers of Dolores, Miles Sommers of
the Pine river valley and Earl Som
mers Of Minnesota. Miss Florence
Salabar former county superintend-
ent. was cousin of the deceased.
The remains were forwarded to Do
ores today. where the funeral was
held this afternoon at 2:30. The mem
hers of the funeral party accompany
ing the body were Mr. Walters and
children, Mrs. Reiman, Mrs. Corn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Sommers, Mr.. Akin
and Mr.. Ames.
The funeral services were very i'm
pressive. A wealth of beautiful flow
ers covered and banked the casket.
Scores of friends We're present to pay
their tribute of respect and sympa
thy. The minister had message of
consolation for those left to mourn.
Intcrment was made in the Dolores
cemetery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM MONDAYS DAIL'

NJ. o. Brown is over from Paposa
Springs on cattle business.
"a "a
Did it ever occur to you that some
men are just ditto marks?
Peach, apricot and cherry trees are
in bloom ip the Animas valley.
fa ra
Shortage of hay and no grass has
been the trying situation for the Val
lecito stockmen.
sa n
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Kolz left for
Cedar Hill this morning where They
have ranch deal pending.
Eight cars Of wool from Farn,ing-
ton were forwarded to the eastern
markets today.
~ m
NJ u. Hately of Santa Rita was a
Pennington bound traveller this morn
ing.
Mrs. o. Earhart arrived from Sill
verton last evening to join her hus
band
Parents day was fittingly celebrat
ed in our churches and by our people
generally.
Mrs. Frank Goodman is home from
Pennington. where she spent a few
weeks on a health seeking mission.
orders to report at Fort Riley, Fri
day night, left Yesterday morning
for the officers training camp.
Blair Howe, nephew of Mrs. C. +.
Dock, who enlisted in the navy early
in April, is in training on the Con
neticut. He embarked at New York
"a -
The j. A. Coppingers left for Gal
lup yesterday morning to meet THEN
daughter, daughter-in-law and grand
daughter. They expected to 90 We'd
nesday but We're unable to do so on
account of the storm.
- ~
At fNHtilusAit WAS Cdiltu mere from
Telluride yesterday by the critical
illness of Mrs Sheridan's mother
Mrs. Leonard Brown.
m -
w. II. Norton made trip to
Bloomfield this morning where he sold
a ear to Harrison. nm lgnac'o sheep
man.
- "a
Mr.. and Mrs Russell Berry return
ed from Montezuma county last night
where the latter spent six weeks with
her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Green.
Alien Watson of Culhersion, n. c.,
arrived last night on his way to the
Hesperus section to visit his old time
friend, Mr. Payne.
~ "a
Charles NJ. Burke, county clerk Of
Montezuma county, was an over night
guest at the Strater on his way to
Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
POLICEMEN FACE
ELECTION FRAUD TRIAL.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May A.
Charged with intimidating voters and
committing election frauds, Police Chief
Samuel Perrott and seven other In
dianapolis police and city officials
faced trial in Federal Judge Ander
sons court today. They were indict
ed by the United States grand jury.
Dennis j. Bush, former street com
missioner and Herman +. Adam, city
sealer, are among those who went
on trial today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17

DENVER, Colo. May Ia. - Gov
crnor julius c. Gunter is having no
appointments and receiving no visit
ors in the afternoons.
He recently announced that all
such engagements would be made for
the forenoons only, and he spends
the afternoons in conferences with
his various committee and assistants
working upon the vorious problems
which the state OF Colorado must
solve.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
RUSSIAN MINISTER
AND GENERAL QUIT

LONDON, May IA. GutchkofF
the Duma minister of war and ma
rine, has rendered his resignation
from the cabinet. says Reuters dis
patch from Petrograd.
This is apparently due TO friction
between the military department, and
the soldiers and workmen's dele
gates.
General KorniloT. the commander
Of the Petrograd garrisor. resigned
Saturday for the same reason.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
= n "a "a
AUTO VICTIMS o. X.

An interview today with the occu-
cupants of the two autos which col
lided at an early hour Sunday morn
ing near he Brookside bridge gives
us the information that nobody was
hurt to amount to anything, except
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
HUNT THE MISCREANTS

Judge Robinson's offer of 500 as
a reward for proof leading to the con-
viction of the vandal who desecrated
the American flag at the First Pres
byterian church last SABBATH evening
should awaken the city to the neces-
sity for putting an end to such out
RACES. The people cannot acord to
harbor traitors. There has been con-
siderable auapicioa against rsaidsnta
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
CLAMOR FOR ADMIRALTY
CHANGE BRINGS RESULTS

LONDON, May Il. England's
clamor for shake up in the admi-
ralty has resulted in an announce
ment in the house of commons of
numerous naval changes. Sir Ed
ward Carson will remain the first
lord of the admiralty. Jellicoe. the
first sea lord has been appoined chic
of the naval staff, in addition to his
other office. Sir Henry Oliver is to
he his deputy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
FRENCH KILL. WOUND AND
CAPTURE MANY GERMANS
By IIenry Woodl


Omitted Press staff Correspondent)
AT THE FRENCH FRONT, May
Ia. - Germany lost 100000 men kill.
ed, wounded and captured from April
l6 to May ! on the French front
alone. In the past two weeks it is
estimated the losses have been pro
portionately greater.
The Germans have been forced
since April l6 TO withdraw over 81
divisions, replacing these with fresh
reserves, because Of the tremendous
losses.
PARIS. May ii. - The French in
flicted bloody losses on German re.
connaissance parties at number OF
points along the front during the
night, especially northeast of VauN-
illion, west Of or0onne. Hill No. los,
and in Champagne, the war office
announced.
LONDON, May II. -- Progress in
the village Roeux is announced in
Haig's report. BY progressing here,
while maintaining AN unbroken hold
on Bullecourt, the British have a
grip on two points vnunted In Won
Hindenburg's line.
PETR0GRAD, Mry H. Germany
has withdrawn forty divisions. about
six hundred thousand men. from the
Russian front, and is hurrying them
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
NJ. c. WHITAKER HONoRED

: Professor NJ. C. Whitaker, head OF
the department of chemical engineer.
ng, Columbia University, was elect
d vice-president of the U. S. Indus
rial. Alcohol Co.. at the meeting OF
4heir board on April 10. In this ca
iacity, Mr.. Whitaker will serve "a
hartman of the manufacturing com
nittee in charge of plans and opera
ions, chairman of the research com
nittec in charge Of the new labra
-ories at Baltimore, and as member
# the sales committee of the com
ANY, says the April 9th number
# Science. Mr.. Whitaker is the eld
,st son of Mr.. and Mrs. K. b. Whit.
ker of North Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
CoLoRADo's WAR COUNCIL

Plans for food conservation and
tate defense are being considered by
ne Colorado war council in session
Denver today. Governor Gunter
5 presiding. Thomas Kelley is rep
'esenting the San Juan basin. All
ounty agents in the state are a part
II the council. Mr.. Kelley and Coun-
y Agent Smith left yesterday morn
ng for the conference.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
TO ERECT BEAUTIFUL HoMf.

BRIGHTON, Colo, May IA. = The
erection Of beautiful country home
on his new S0-acre estate will be be
gun shortly by Harry G. Miller for
mel Denver resident.
Miller recently purchased she so
acre tract, located half mile south
OF this city, for S1S,6ho.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17

Miss Norma Plunkett, sister of
RS. A. E. Waite, and Mr.. Clyde Ak
rs, only son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
.kers. of the Pine river valley, were
larried in the San Luis hotel in Al
lmosa, Saturday evening. They are
. make their home at La Madero
he bride is "A very attractive girl
no made many friends here during
he months she served rs ticket sell
n at the Rex theater. The groom is
me Of the substantial young men OF
he Bayfield, section. Both merit all
he good wishes which are being ex-
tended for their happiness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
STOCK EXCHANGE ELECTION

NEW YORK, May Ia. - Annual
election of officers Of the New York
stock exchange today was expected
10 result in H. S. $. Noble being nam
ed president and Chas NJ. Newcomb,
treasurer. They were the only nom
nees for these offices.
~ -. m
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
STEAMERS SINK
FOLLOWING COLLISION

SAULr STE MARIE, Mich, May
II, ~ The steamer Pentecost Mitch
ell and SaNonia sank in forty feet of
water Of Pipe Island, following a
head ON collision. The crews were
saved.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
"a "a u =,
OPEN CONYENTION

DALLAS, Tex, May Ia. - By-pro
duets Of cotton and experiments in
cotton planting in California came in
for discussion today when the In
terstate Cotton Seed Crushers' as
sociation opened its annual national
convention. Officers will he elected
Wednesday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
GUNTER WILL CALL
SPECIAL SESSION

DENVER MAY IA. Governor
Gunter announced TO Il hundred and
fifty Colorado editors meeting here
that he will call special session OF
the legislature in September TO de
wise means for raising war revenue
He will name legislative committee
of professional and business men this
week to formulate the Legislative
program.
The session win be short. Three
plans will be considered, income tai
bond issue and increase in heritancc
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-17
- = "a -
IAN JUAN CREAMERY TO
INCREASE IT'S ACTIVITIES

The San Juan creamery, that has
eretofore, devoted its attention to
ie manufacture of butter and ice
ream, will add two new departments,
airying and cheese making, to its
usiness activities this week. The
reamery has purchased the Riverside
nd Patterson's dairies and will com
nence to supply customers with mill
thursday morning. Arrangements
ave been made to clarity all mill
.andled. The new machinery, fof
ianufacturing the cheese that is
Heeting with such high favor on the
asten markets, has been installed,
nd operations in this department
ill also begin Thursday.