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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-12
Richmond. Va MAJ Il. 1a1

tICUNONb H-T nAEWEv.
Wholesale Quotations on 'ChanEe.l
HAY--Car Lots;
No. / Timothy ....... 22 500
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7, W c.. Trueheart. cashier, do SOL
EMMY swear that the above Is a true
statement OF the financial condition or
Chesterfield County bank. Chester Va.
Inc. located at Chester. in the county
OF Chesterfield state Of Virginia. at
the close of business on the LIST day OF
May, 1917. 20 the best OF my knowi-
edge and belief
W c. TRUEHEART.
Cashier
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-12

Capital stock paid ms 10000 10
Surplus fund ........ 10000 o.
Undivided profits. less
amount paid for interest.
expenses and taxes. ....-. 6.i$5 %
Individual deposits includ
ing savings deposits ..t. G5,05s 60
Time certificates of depos
1t ........ .......... 474S3 -
Certified checks . AZ 90
Cashiers checks outstandinE $50 d
Reserved for accrued inter
est on deposits .......-.. i52 IS
Reserved for accrued inter-
est on certificates OF de-
nosi, ..... .s2 fs
Reserved for accrued taxes so o.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-12

PiffSlllIrg

1.-TWO out when winning run scored.
IRAN for Fischer in eighth.
ssBatted for Carlson in eighth.
Score by innings: X.
ptttsburg Gee eco eae %
Boston 900 oil 900 1---3
Summary: Two-base hits-Brief.
Maranville Three-base hit-Twom
bly,. Stolen base-Schulte. Left on
9: Pittsburg. 2. Base
on ba11s-orr Rudolph, + OFF Carlson
I; off Jacobs. 3. Struck out-By Ru =
dolph. 2; by Carlson. 2: by Jacobs. |.
Sacrifice hit-Fitzpatrick. Hits-Off
Carlson. in Z innings. Wild pitch
Carlson. Umpires-Orth and Rigler'
Time-2:0l. Attendance-70o.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-12

STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL
CONDITION OF
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY BANK,
CHESTER VA, NC
AT CHESTER. IN THE
COUNTY OF CHI E S r E n r L y.
STATE OF VIRGINIA. AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS. MAY I, 1917.
MADE TO THE STATE CORPORA
TON. COMMISSION.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-12
RICHMOND FRUT1 NSRKEr
Richmond, Va. May II

Dried apples, bright. 10 s q .
Dried apples. dark. lb, : a S
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-12
JOE 0ESCHGER PILOTS

Continued from Fifth Page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-12

Correct--Attest:
W. r. WALKER,
w. A. HORNER.
+. r. MCCONNELL.
Directors
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-12
Railroad Houds

1thNrn Ry list -. 1924 9s
r y and G. VI A.. 1856 e.
street hallway Rensss.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-12

BENZ. T. Crump. Inc, to r. Garrett
Tabb. S0xl29 feet south line of Broad
street. 30 feet east OF Davis; SEE
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
DEMOCRATS NOMINATE
CONGRESS OFFICIALS

WASHINGTON, March 30. The
Democratic members OF the coming
session of the national congress. met
in caucus today. Thirty-three mem
bers only were absent. 1t was decid-
ed by acclamation, in behalf of De-
mocraey, to renominate all of the Of
fieers of the last house, for the same
respective positions in the next house.
The assignment to committees was
left to the ways and cans commit
tee. The caucus was a love feast
with no dissenters present. Repre-
sentative Galliyan Of Boston however,
purposely absented himself, and
threatens to disrupt the organization
plans. Galiiyan is one of the ''Wets."
He objects to the solid south assump-
tion of absolute control, and will lead
fight against the Executive APP
portionment' accorded southern rep
resentatives. According to the regu-
lar organization plans as adopted in
caucus today, all committee pums
will go to the solid south members.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
penih of Mrs. G. NJ. barley.

MIS-, q. NJ barley, wife of Rev. G..
VI. Darley, b. u. died at the Monte
Vista hospital Wednesday morning,
March %, at 1920 O'clock She sur
viyed her husband but a little over a
month. Mother Darley was born at
Rochester, n. Y, january 20, 1856.
She was descendant Of Andrew
Ward, and numbered ambng her rel
atives such men and women as Har-
riet Beecher Stowe, Edward Everette
Hale and General Joseph Wheeler.
Her life from girlhood was one of un-
sullied faith, noble Christian ciarac-
ter, cheerful and accomplishing sac
rifice. She preserved to the last an
unusual youthfulness. Mrs. barley
was the first minister's wife to cross
the Western Slope in Colorado; ar
riving in Lake City, February 22nd,
1876. where her husband was engag-
ed IN building a church.-Alamosa
Empire.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
SIXTEEN CERTIFICATES

Teachers certificates have just
been issued by Miss Nell McCartey,
county superintendent. to 16 appli-
cants who took the recent county ex-
animation. Those who received first
grades were Mrs. Gladys y. Gunby,
Miss Margaret Ong and Miss Grace
Nicholson. Those who received sec
ond grades We're Messrs. Benjamin
Glazier and Clarence Wallbridge,
Mrs. Dora Ent and the Misses jean
nette Mcdonald. Mary J. Quinn,
Mary Lee King. Hazel Lester, Julia
Townsend, Helen Mcdonald Oma
Harris, Dorothy Hill and Elsie Clark.
!. F. Wall received third grade
high school certificate. For the most
part those who received second
grades had not had sufficient ex-
perience in teaching to qualify for
a first grade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
L1rrLE Girl HAD Group

Every motncr knows and fears
Group. Mrs. X. NJ. Raney, r.. +. d. 2
Stanford, Ky, writes: my little girl
had been having Group every Few
nights. | began to give her few
drops of Foiey's Honey and Tar Com
pound every two or three hours, and
that night she slept well, never cough
ed any, an dthe next day her cold
was gone. To all Of my friends ]
am saying. Get bottle of Foley's
Honey and Tar for la grippe, coughs,
colds and Group. A genuine cure. y
S. q. Wall, Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
CIT THIS OUT III
Is WORTH MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
SLIP, enelose with &c and mail it to
Foley q Co.. 2sS5 Sheffield Ave
Chicago HI, writing your name and
dleess clearly. You will receive in
return trial package containing Fol
cys Honey aud Tar Compound, for
coughs, colds and Group. Foley Kid
me- ''iils, Tor pam in sides and back.
t umatism, baekaehe, kidney and
hh'dder ailments and Foley Cathar-
a. y lahiets a wholesome and thor
~s.gAy cleansing cathartic, for con-
ipabon, biliousness, headache and
sluggish bowels.-S. G. Wall Duran
80 Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
SPRING COLDS ARE DANGEROUS

Sudden changes Of temperature and
underwear bring spring colds with
stuffed up head, sore throat and gen-
eral cold symptoms. A dose Of DR..
Kings New Discovery is sure relief,
this happy combination Of antiseptic
balsams clears the head, soothes the
irritated membranes and what might
have been lingering cold is broken
up. Don't stop treatment wnen relief
is first felt as half cured cold is
dangerous. Take DR.. Kings New
Discovery till your cold is gone.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
Va Considered a Certainty.

There is not the slightest doubt
but our country will be at war with
Germany next week, according to
Rev. Fl. b. McClement rector Of the
Episcopal church at tarmington, who
returned last night from 10 weeks
stay in the east. The majority OF the
people he met east of the Rocky
Mountains conceded that an actual
conflict is the enevitable and the
crisis confronting the United States
is one Of the most serious in the his
tory of tae country. During his trip
he covered the large commercial cen
ters Of the east and south, to solicit
funds to equip the new Episcopal hos
Uital at Pennington. His mission
proved successful.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
SLOAN'S LINIMENT FOR
RHEIJM ATISM

The torture of rheumatism, the
pains and aches that make life un-
bcarabe are relieved by Sloan's Lin
nnent a clean clear liquid that is
easy to apply and more effective
than mussy plasters or ointments
because it penetrates quickly without
rubbing. For the many pains and
aches following exposure, strains,
sprains and muscle soreness, Sloan's
Liniment is promptly effective. Al
ways have bottle handy for gout.
lumbaeo, toothache, baekache, stiff
neck and all external pains. At drug
gists, 25e.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
"a GOOD OLD-FA SmONED
PHYSIC."

Foley cnthartic Tablets, a whole
-o,ne physic, thoroughly cleanse the
bcwies, sweeten the stomach, tone up
the liver For Indigestion. bilious
ness, bad breath. bloating. gas, or
constipation, no remedy Is more high
ly recommended. VIM. o. E. Bielke,
Hancock, Mich, writes. Il have Civ
en- Foley Cathartic Tablets thor
ough trial and can honestly recon-
mend them as mild but sure laxa-
tive. They work without gripping"
Give stout persons free, light feel
ing. - s. G. Wall. Durango Drug
Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
TERROR REIGNS IN OIL
FIELDS. 2 ENGLISH KILLED

GALVESTON, March 80. 80 The
passengers on the tanker Topila re-
late q thrilling tale of the reign OF
terror in the Mexican oil territory
They say that w. II, T. buckingham.
maRger Of the company, and George
Bannerman. cashier Of the company
were shot and their bodies hacked to
pieces by bandits. Both were En-
glish subjects.
Other .Outrages have occurred and
chaos reigns in the vicinity of Puer-
To, Mexico, Work has been suspend
ed
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
THE VERDICT

tuesday morning definite
at The Herald had published report severance of Dno
aon with Germany OF
The question being simply matter of record evenco aS M
charge against The Herald being easily susceptible proof
Were true me Herald
h'e Burns National Bank with that check 70 M
paper making the charges Herald it, at any time within
~ days the SAID submitted did not pub
sh both articles proof that The Herald publish Roth ar
uc'eS foffs any other Durango published
AL the close of banking hours no
hat NO EVIDENCE WHATEVER presented to il con
ing The Head and that they therefore ro 70
US the forfeit money of 10000
Our point established DISPUTE this finalv f;t,
and positively matter far as The Herald IL concarnoJ
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
CONGRESS WILL BACK
WILSON TO THE LAST

WASHINGTON, March 30. Only
actual wan is talked here today. Won
Bethmam- -HolIweg clnched the idea.
His speech is considered weak, de-
fiant and misleading. His speech has
swept aside the Doubt international
experts have held regarding Presi-
dent Wilson making forceful de-
mand for war.
Military authorities declare the
war may be the bitterest United
States has ever seen. They argue a
universal training law is necessary,
not volunteer system, depending
upon enthusiasm which may wane.
Indications are the paoifist faction
viii be swamped and congress will
uphold the President to the last
ditch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
you NEED a SPRING LAXATIVE

llr Kings New Life Pills will re-
move the accumulated wastes of win
ter from your ntestines, the burden
cf the blood. Get that sluggish spring
fever feeling out Of your system,
brighten your eye, clear your COM
plexion. Get that vim and snap of
rood purified healthy blood DR..
Kings Now Life Pills are non-grip-
ing laxative that aids natures pro-
cess, ny thcm tonight. At all Drug
psts, Doe
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
BOY FOUND GUILTY

Another boy on parole was found
guilty in the county court this morn
ing, when he had his hearing on tho
charge of stenling It poney His SEN
tence was taken under advsement by
the court. The lad, who Is about IL
years Of age, IS "a resident Of the OK
ford sectinn
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
GOOD RESPONSE

The naval recruiting party working
here have thus far had total of z
applicants FOR enlistment in the navy.
The applicants are Morris Glenn llar-
ris, 2l; Fred NJ. Morrison, II; Homer
+. Beebee, Is; Roy Freeman, 20; and
Leslie Sheek 10, for apprentice sea-
men and James r. Ball p and How
ard L. Rush, %, firemen Of the third
class. 1t is expected the applicants
will leave for Denver Saturday morn
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02

AMSTERDAM, March 30. For
the first time since the war commenced
note Of doubt crept into the Reich
stag, according to reports Member
Spain is quoted as saying, II hope
that Germany is prepared to fight a
new and powerful foe" He asserted
that all entente rulers including Italy
are sitting on unsafe thrones.
Although dispatches from Germany
indicate appreciation Of Won Beth
mann-Hollweg' mo compromise" at
titude, reports have reached here Of
the promised electoral reforms The
chancellor is quoted as saying the
time is not ripe. as most voters are
in the trenches. The Socialists arc
rapidly ginning adherents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
INVESTIGATING SPY
ACTIVITIES IN OHIO

CINCINNATI, March 30. - Offic-
ials Of the Big Four are Investigate
ing the runor that a broken rail
which wrecked a passenger train this
morning. iniuring fourteen, near the
big Miami bridge, was the work OF
German spies.
It is reported that a troop train
the officials refuse to confirm II on
account of censorship.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
PRESIDENT DECLARES
STATE OF WAR EXISTS

WASHINGTON. March 80. = 800
p. m.-pFesident Wilson has definite
IS determined that state OF war ex.
lists and that il must be formally rec
oPnizvd by the United States govern
ment. This was learned from his adj
yisors following a cabinet meeting
held this afternoon. (By United
Pressl
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
TURKS DEFEATED

LONDON, March 20. ~ The defeat
Of the Turkish forces Of 10000 men
south OF Gaza city in. Palestine IS Of
iicially stated by news from tho
Egyptian eXpeditionary fores.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
U. s.. BUYS SUBMARINE NETS

WASHINGTON, March 80. - The
navy department has contracted for
100 steel cable anti-submarine nets,
like the allies use to guard the riv-
er mouths. All maritime, lighthouse
and fishery services are cooperating
in scanning tine Atlantic seaboard
for divers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
HoLLWEG ADDRESSES
RFICHSTAG TODAY

LONDON, March 20. - Intense in
terest Is manifested in the address
scheduled in the German Reichstag
this afternoon by Won Bethmann-Holl-
veg. 1t is expected he will an
nounce sweeping democratic reforms
answering the Socialists demands.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
ORGANIZING CANAL
EMPLOYEES FOR WAR

WASHINGTON, March 30. - The
war department has appointed Colo
mel Harding, governor Of the Pana-
ma zone, head Of the committee to
organize Panama canal employees for
defense.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
WARNING AGAINST
SUBMARINES IN 4. ). WATER

NORFOLK, March 30. - Allied
tyarships off the coast here have
sent warnings broadcast that subma-
rlnes are contiguous to the Atlantic
waters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
InIistrd in Nav

Prof. Lee klincfeltef, who has ren-
dered such excellent service as iu-
structor in shop work and matbemat
les at the Fort Lewis agricultural
school the past four years, has en-
listed in the navy, and It is under.
stood will be assigned to the me-
chanical department. A. yet his st4b-
stitute in the agricultural school has
not been named.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
AMERICAN CONSULS
RELEASED BY GERMANY

WASHINGTON, March 30. - An
consular officers detained in Ger
many since the diplomatic break with
the United States have been released
and arrived in Zurick, except one, and
he is expected soon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
CANADIAN REGIMENT
REPtiLSED BY GERMANS

BERLIN, March 30. 49, A Canadian
regiment attacked the German posi-
tions east Of Neuville Stvaast, four
times, and each attack was repulsed
with heavy losses, said the official
statement. Es
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
Pulliams Return.

Lieutenant Governor Pllliam Mrs,
Pulliam and daughters the Misses
Eulalie and Josephine arrived from
Denver last night where they enjoyed
city life and political and social hon-
ors during the period the legislature
was in session.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
Road in Bad Condition.

FIying MACHINES continue 70 be thn
preferred method OF travel on the
bayfield, Durango road C. Wagner,
who attempted to motor between the
two points yesterday got stuck in the
mud and had to return to Durango
last evening. This morning he start
ed on the first stages Of his journey
home via tine b. r, G., the airship
line being ont of commission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
WISCONSIN WILL
VOTE ON PROHIBITION

MADISON, Wis, March 20. The
wettest state in the Union took steps
toward prohibition when the house
passed a bill calling for state wide
election. to decide the matter, TO be
held in April 1918. 1t is expected the
bill will pass the senate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02

Prof X. A. McGinty, instructor in
horticulture. and director Of the ex-
pertinent station work at Fort Lewis
w.ls on his way to the Fort Lewis
reserve this morning 20 commence
active preparations for the spring
and summer work Mrs. MeGinty viii
remain in Durango for month. the
guest of Mrs. f. A Smith.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
MORE MILITIhMEN
ARE CALLED OUT

WASHINGTON, March 30. - A
Georgia artillery battery and two
regiments OF New York infantry and
a~squadron n Of cavalry have been or
dered out.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
w. ]. BRYAN HAS SEVERE
ATTACK OF MOUTH RASH
(By United Press)

MAMA, Fla. Mar. 29-William J.
Bryan has issued an appeal to con-
Eress to resort to arbitration rather
than declare war. lie urges ref
erendum to the people of the nation
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
FOURTEEN TRAINING
CAMPS ANNOUNCED

WASHINGTON, March 30 - The
war department has announced dates
for fourteen summer training camps,
modelled after the plattsburg plan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
RETREAT
FROM BRITISH FORCES

BERLIN. March 30. - Encounter
ing stronger British forces north and
east of Perrone, the Germans are CIV
ing ground, the official statement
says. Elsewhere the enemy's at
tscks have been rspulsed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
FOOD RIOTS IN CHICAGO
CONTINUE; 50 ARRESTED

CHICAGO, March 30.-Food riots,
which resulted in the wrecking Of a
score of shops and the arrest of fif-
ty women, we're resumed today. Sew
elai police were injured. The riot
SQUAD is held ready for immediate
action.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
BIG FIRE Az CROWLEY

CROWLEY, March 20. A s25,-
900 loss occurred when fire destroyed
the alfalfa mill owned by William
Aukland. yesterday afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
MISTAKEN IN AGE

Prescott, Eng, March 30.- Will
liam Henry. received his calling-up
papers and was ordered TO join the
forces, but was exempted when il
was found he IS only ten months old
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
HOG PRICES ARE
HIGHEST IN HISTORY

CHICAGO. March 30. 49, The HOG
market established a new record To-.
day when 1t opened at $3.50 a hun
dred.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
x. NJ. MURRAY SENTENCED

X. NJ. Murray, found guilty on the
charge Of embezzling school funds,
was this morning sentenced to the
penitentiary for a term of not less
than IS months or to exceed three
years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
Born In slavery.

I'd Garrett, the eolored man who
passed away at local infirmary
night before last was born in slavery
- years ago lie claimed his master
was his father His mother, who
lived IA slave for sixty years, preeed-
ed him m death only Z years ago.
having passed away in Georgia in
1910 at the advanced age of ITO.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
STELLA SMITH ACQUITTED

DENVER, March 30. - Mrs. stel-
la. Smith, was acquitted on the charge
Of staying her husband, after the
jury had been out minute and
half.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02

FOR SALE Cheap Rug and Car
pet loom LATEST make. Inquire
Herald. 3-14-tf.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
NATIONS FOOD SUPPLY
THREATENED BY DROUGHT

CHICAGO, March 80 - The food
supply of the nation is menaced, ac-
ording to market men who are alarm
ed over the reports that wheat fields
IN Kansas and Nebraska have been
killed by the drought, and thousands
Of acres are being plowed up.
Labor shortage which is already
acute, has been increased by the cali
for guards. Chicago packers are i'm
porting negroes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02

me United States army. Captain
frippe IS a graduate of the Univer-
sity Of Wisconsin. He was a class
mate OF pr- h. j. Ochsnor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
Recruit Departs.

Glenn Harris. who made appli-
cation to enlist as an apprentice sea-
man departed for Denver this morn
ing. The other recruits who have
made application to enlist will take
their departure in day or two.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
Bad Roads.

Bad Roads.
On account Of the bad roads in the
section tributary TO the new school
on the Carey lands, pupils and teach-
er were forced to take q vacation
this week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02

Major and Mrs d. L. Sheets are
arranging to move to Bayfield,.
Miss Ruth Miller was an arrival
from Dolores last night.
Mrs. John Cunningham is in from
Hesperus on shopping expedition.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. +. Snyder return
ed to Fort Lewis this morning.
lsador Tausch of Oxford was in
town ON business mission today.
Mrs A. f.. Jack returned to Ok
ford this morning after transacting
business in Durango
o. A. Freeman and wife of Rock
wood were guests at the Southern
last night.
Fred Kroeger was down from the
Annas valley today ON a marketing
expedition.
D. e. Place was down from the Up-
jer Florida today delivering ranch
produce
2. H. Butler of Downs, Kansas,
went to the country today to pur-
chase horses. He was accompanied
by J. W. Morgan.
John Henderson of Kline is among
: the latest addition to the ranks of the
fjCy riders. Yesterday he purchased
car from james Jarvis.
james. Belmear, one of the big
stockmen OF the Dolores section, was
bound for the Florida mesa this
morning TO buy a bunch of cattle.
Senator West and wife returned
from Denver last evening where the
former had been during session of
legislature and the latter for about
two months.
Mr.. ana Mrs. John Herr of Bay
field have been Denver visitors this
week. During their absence, their
son Sammie has been visiting with
his uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs,
Lloyd Sheets.
Dee Brlndle OF bayfield, VIII con-
tinue to be patron of the d. & X.
G. until the roads are better. He
started for home via that route this
morning, having arranged to leave
his new auto here for the present.
Miss Gladys Coppinger who has
been attending college in California
the past 1S months is scheduled to
-, Mo- Cta will
be accompanied by her sister-in-law,
Mrs. Braiden Coppinger and babe.
C. f. Meisncr, director Of extension
work for a large separator company,
departed for Monteuma county this
morning, after spending a few days
here, conferring with County Agent
Smith and meeting the farmers in
ternsted in dairvinp
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
ives Captajn'. Commi-sion.

Receives Captains Commission. /.
Mrs. Rosepha Pulford,. principal Of
the high school, has just got word
that her brother, II. NJ, Trippe, has
received his commission as captain in
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02

WASHINGTON. March 30. - The
departments Of agriculture, labor and
civil commission are working out a
plan to relieve the food situation and
labor shortage in western agricultur-
al states. The situation is character
ized as serious.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
Debate POSTPONED.

TJtDdlt U-FTfVFI'Ns
The debate between Durango and
Silverton high school has been post
poned from April Is to April 20, AZ
the request of the debating team in
our neighboring town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02

Mrs. James Belmear Of Dolores
and Mrs. Charles Heather Of Duran
go went to Aztec today to attend the
funeral of the formers niece, Miss
Edna Rhodes the 16-year-old Bondad
girl who died Wednesday after an i'll
ness of only few hours duration.
The girl was accidently shot about
a month ago, and it is believed that
possibly her sudden death was due 10
injuries sustained then.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM THuRSDAY'S DAILY

Major and Mrs. d. L. Sheets are
arranging to move to Bayfield,.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02

Miss Ruth Miller was an arrival
from Dolores last night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02

Mr. and Mrs. G. +. Snyder return
ed to Fort Lewis this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02

Mrs. John Cunningham is in from
Hesperus on a shopping expedition.