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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY

Mrs. Mary Nary, lockwood nom
ogenerian, was an overnight visitor
here on purchasing expedition.
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H. c. Schroeder is in from lgnacio
on business mission.
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The iron policeman that guards
traffic at the corner of First avenue
and llth street met with an accident
and is laid up for repairs.
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Mr.. and Mrs. John McDornan and
children of Kline, were over night
guests at the Strater.
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Mrs. H. Hetherington returned to
Tiffany today after spending several
days in Durango making the acquain-
tance of her new grandson, the jun
ior member of the Lloyd Limprecht
family.
Country Merchant Maurice Levey
is in town on business and pleasure.
Clyde Cason was in from Kline to-
day on land office business.
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Rev. Father White will preach the
baccalaureate sermon for the high
school graduating class this year.
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The new high school auditorium
will be completed in time for Com
mencement exercises.
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Thanks to the improved roads and
Smerous autos the rural visitors
kr here in quite large numbers to-
= day,
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SHEEP OUTLOOK

The COW that jumped over the
moon didn't have much on the sheep
whose wool is jumping into army un-
forms. Bagby and Coppinger yes.
terday turned down an offer of 80
cents per pound for their wool crop,
and bought 1900 more rambouillet
sheep at $3.50 per head These sheep
are part of bunch of 1000 imported
from Oregon by a man named Baker
last year. The rest of the bunch
are being contracted for by other
parties at the same price In this
connection, the American Sheen
Breeder states that samples of the
cloth taken from the uniforms Of
dead German soldiers, show the same
to be made of 40 per cent paper yarn,
40 per cent cotton and 20 per cent
shoddy, or wool waste, thus indicat-
ing that Germany will be in the wool
market after the war.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
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FEDERAL OFFICERS COMING

Next Tuesday w, H. Kerr of the
Federal Bureau of Markets will be in
Durango on business. Wesley Foster,
state bee inspector will be here at the
same time to look after matters per-
taining to hi line of business.
At this time these gentlemen will
meet with the Durango Exchange di-
rectors for the express purpose of
taking up the matter of food produc-
ton and the matter of marketing the
crops. The government is going
about this work in a systematic way
organizing the various forces for the
cultivation of all land possible. The
government realizes that it is not
wise to spend a great amount of eff
fort and energy in the production of
crops and then realize that the mat
ter of marketing be neglected. 1t
must look after the gathering Of the
crops at the proper time, the stor-
ing properly of those crops and then
finally the marketing and transpor-
tation of the same. This is even a
greater problem than the production
for the reason that the productive
forces are already fairly well orga-
nized. The farmers generally are pre-
pared to go about their work. They
know how to produce good crops,
but there are so many conditions,
general and local, that have to do
with marketing that the ordinary
producer is confused along this line.
II is the business of the government
to take this matter in charge.
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BRITISH CONFIDENT OF
OF ULTIMATE SUCCESS

LONDON, April 81. - England is
winning and the allies ultimate sue
cess is coming beyond a question of
a doubt and the cost of success ia
men N diminishing but meanwhile
England must economize. This Is the
gist of an eloquent address Lloyd
George made at Guild hall today.
The Premier appealed for ,nereaa-
I'd food stuffs production and EN-
phasized the seriousness OF the sub
marine menace.
He appealed 10 all to sink person
al and party feeling for the purpose
of the settlement of the Irish ques-
ton holding that the Gone essential
to speedy victory is the settlement
Of the Irish que ;tion."
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ANOTHER RECRUITING OFFICER

Maynard II. Schmaedecke arrived
from Denver last evening to assist
Mr.. Dickerson in the army recruiting
work, headquarters being at the FIX
change rooms. Recruits are slow in
responding to the call for volunteers
here in Durango, probably because OF
me failure of the young men TO rea-
lize that their country's call is man
datory- TO answer it shows a patti-
otic spirit of the same calibre as our
American people have shown in lf75,
1860, iS96-always true to the tradi-
tons OF liberty Sulkers have had no
place in the history of our nation,
and today the same rule prevails.
Young man, are you a Stacker or
a proud, brave and loyal American
Will you volunteer to the defense Of
your country or will you wait until
hext week to be drafted? Get busy
and see the recruiting officers at the
Exchange or else the home company
that is being organized. It's up to
YOU
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
DAUGHTER IN TERRIBLE SHAPE

Women bear troubles more brave
ly than men. They smile and suffer
pain uncomplainingiy where man
demands a doctor and nurse. A
Mitchell, Bagdad, KY, writes; "My
daughter was in terrible shape with
kidney trouble. got her to take
Foley Kidney Pills and she is com
pletely cured" Aching back, sore
muscles, stiff joints, shooting pains
in sides, rheumatic aches are indica-
tions that the kidneys are not work
ing properly. Foley Kidney Pills cor
rect bladder troubles.-S. G. Wall.
Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
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MONGOLIA STORY STILL
VERY DOUBTFUL

LONDON. April 26. - Whether
the armed American liner Mongolia
sunk German submarine on April
18th. or not rests upon the state
ments Of her captain and gun COM
mander, that from distance Of L.
900 yards. they believed they could
see pieces of the periscope flying in
the air. and that they afterward saw
oil upon the surface of the water.
Authorities state that instances of
a single shot registering, from such
a distance, and upon so small tar
get are rare and considerable skeptI-
,cism is manifested over the ability OF
an observer to detect init" at this
distance, even Il made.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
CLEAR AWAY THE WASTE

Bowel regularity is the secret of
good health, bright eyes, clear COM
pleXions, and DR.. Kings New Life
Pills are a mild and gentle laxative
that regulates the bowels and re-
licves the congested intestines by re-
moving the accumulated wastes
without gripping Take a pill before
retiring and that heavy head, that
dull spring fever feeling disappears.
Get DR.. Kings New Life Pills at
your druggist, 25c.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
AMERICA WILL BACK
ALLIES TO END OF WAR

WASHINGTON, April q. Bal
four is making his initial report to
his government of agreements reach
ed at the worlds greatest war con-
ference.
The report will state that shipping
is the first consideration and the Brit
ish has asked for an annual division
of munitions and food, and hes agreed
that fighting men from America can
wait. II states the American gov
ernment has assured the British com,
mission Of its complete support and
csepsrausn,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
DON'T LET YOUR COUGH
HANG ON

A cough that racks and wcakens
Is dangerous. It undcrmincs your
health and thrives on neglect. Relieve
It at once with DR.. Kings New Dis
covery- This soothing balsam rem
edy heals the throat, loosens the
phlegm, its antiscptic properties
kill the germ and the cold is quickly
broken up. Children and grown-ups
alike find DR.. Kings New Discovery
pleasant TO take as well as effective.
Have a bottle handy in your medi-
cine chest for grippe, Group and all
bronchial affections. At druggists,
Soc.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30

to supply the money to buy the pots-
to seed, plow and plant and care for
the ground. The crop would prob
ably be under the supervision of a
competent man, and when harvested
would be sold. The proceeds, after
deducting the expenses, would be u.s.
cd for charitable purposes by the
Elks. Other lodges of the city might
follow this example with good re-
suits.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
CIR THIS QUIT is WORTH
MONEY.

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slp, enclose with SC and mail it to
Foley & Co., 2S35 Sheffield Ave.
Chicago. Ill.,, writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in
return Il trial package containing
Fnley's Honey and Tar Compound,
foe coughs, colds, and Group; Foley
Kidney Pills, for pain in sides and
back, rheumatism, baclache, kidney
a bladder ailments; and Foley Ca
thaitic Tablets, wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathartic, for
constipation, biiiousness, headache
and sluggish bowels-S. G. Wall
DIrnngo Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY

D. C. Borington was in from Red
Mesa today after seed potatoes.
Last year May Day was ushered
in with snow storm.
Mrs. Alva Brown returned to Riv-
crside this morning.
A casket for an adult was shipped
to Lumberton today by Ames G. Brad
ford.
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Akers and others of the Bayfield,
section will make shipment of cat
tie to the Denver markets Monday.
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Miss Lilly Mccullough and brother
returned to the Sunnyside section to-
day.
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ELkS JOIN FOOD PRODUCTION

If present plans are adopted by the
Durango Elks, four acres of land ad-
joining Mercy hospital will be plant
ed to potatoes this coming week. The
Lodge has had committee investi-
eating the matter and upon it's fav-
orable report will depend the action
Of the Elks, The idea il for the lodge
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30

The International Mercantile Ma
rine reports from New York, today,
that upon the landing of the Mongol-
ia, they received a report from its
commander announcing his safe ar
rival, and making no mention what
ever of any unusual incident having
happened enroute.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
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GERMANS CLAIM sue
CESS FOR SUBMARINES

AMSTERDAM, April 81. - Ger
many's submarine warfare is having
its most successful period of opera
ton, the secretary of the marine min
istry told the Reichstag snb-commit-
tee. England will soon be forced to
accept peace" he taid.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
SUCCESSFUL OPERATION

Walter Ambold wired his wife this
afternoon that their little daughter
Gwendolyn, who was taken to Den.
yer for eye treatment yesterday
morning. underwent successful OPP
Grafton this morning. He stated her
left eye was not affected and the
prospects for saving the sight of her
right eye were good.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT
TO BE PUT ON WAR BASIS

WASHINGTON, April 27. - To
combat the high cost of food, the de-
partment of agriculture will he put
on a war basis similar to other de-
partments. Congress will be asked
to pass the necessary Legislation soon.
Officials say this is necessary to meet
the situation.
Assistant Secretary Vrooman says
this will solve the whole high cost
of food problem.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
WORMS HANDICAP YOUR CHILD

Worms drain the strength and vi
tality of children, making them dull
and listless. Their power to resist
more serious diseases is reduced and
energy and interest in play is lack
ing. KiclSapoo Worm Killer is a mild
IL laxative remedy in candy tablet
form that children like to take. 1t
Kills and removes the worms and let's
your child grow strong and healthy
Ike other children. Don't let your
child be dragged down by worms
Full directions on the box At all
druggists, 25c.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
More Help Needed.

While our women have made an
excellent response in helping with
the surgical dressings work, more
are needed FOR the work. When ever
you have time to go to the Public
rest room and add your quota of as
sistance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
GLAD TO LEARN OF 1T

April's changeable weather causes
colds that lead to expensive doctor
bills-bills that could be avoided IL
the cold were checked in time. C.
smith, 1921 18th St.. Augusta, Ga,
writes; ~ got one 25c bottle Of Fol-
eys Honey and Tar and my cough
and cold is about we'll. | was glad to
learn Of great medicine like that"
Foleys Honey and Tar enjoys such
splendid reputation that It Ia of
ten initiated. OF course, no substi-
tnte or imitation is as good as the
genline.--S. 6. Wall. Durango Drug
Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
Recruiting Active.

Wallace Mollette writes that re-
cruits are arriving at Marne island
at the rate Of about 200 day. He
and Clyde Sutton, the last of the Du-
range boys to embark, expect to
leave in few days on the cruiser
South Dakota.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30

bank Examiner George w. Good
ell left for points on the Southern
this morning after giving his atten-
tion to department business here.
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George Avery is down from his pot
ash claims in the Rico camp. the prop
erty that some conservative experts
hold is going TO make one of the big
mines of the southwest.
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Mrs. T. A. Kerr was down from
the Animas valley today visiting her
daughter Cora, who is patient in
Mercy hospital recovering from rheu'
matism.
The young man who volunteers in
stead of waiting for conscription,
which is coming, has some reason for
feeling he is more patriotic than
those who hesitate.
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Mrs. d. l.. Sheees, and son, Lloyd
Sheets and wife were business visit
ors from bayfield, yesterday evening.
They report Major Sheets condition
far from satisfactory. He has been
confined to his bed for nearly two
weeks.
Cards bearing the announcement
~ SLAM From This House Is Serving
In The United States Marine Corps"
are being issued in New York and
sent out to be distributed for display
in the homes Of those who have sent
recruits to war as soldiers of the
sea" The George Weaver family is
the only one thus far in Durango eli
gible for the card, their son Myrlo
having recently been accepted for
service in the nations first line of
defense.
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Wilton HUT Joins Navy.
Wilton Hutt of Norwood a Du-
range high school graduate, is auoI.g
the Western Slope lads who recently
joined the navy. He is son Of Ed
Tor HUT of the Norwood Post.
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Answers COuntry's Call.
Word comes from Seattle that Will
liam Darlington Muller has enlisted
in the navy and will leave for the
navy barracks May 4th. The lad is
an only son of Al Muller and bro
ther OF Hattie Muller, who married
William Carol Clark of New York
Ftc lived in Durango until about two
years ago. wnen tie family moved to
SEATTLE
Noted Pulpit Orator Coming
Durango people will have the op-
portunity of hearing one of the coun-
f,.,#fu ,AtaI .,tr1pif
week, in the person of Rev. Father
ORyan of Denver. who arrives here
tomorrow evening to open mission
which will continue to the close OF
rortunity to hear this noted speaker
win be embraced by Protestants and
Catholics alike. and a cordial well
come will be extended to all regard
less of church affiliations During
the twenty-five years Rev. Father
O'Ryan has been pastor of s. Leo's
church in Denver, he has won a rep
utation that places him in the fore
most ranks Of the nations eloquent
speakers. His missions ALWAYS at
tract immense congregations. San
Francisco is among the cities where
he will conduct services this year.
In day or two the subjects o. his
addresses here will be given out.
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Mason School Has Two Graduates
Miss Dorathea Wiehe closed very
uccessful term of school at the Ma
son school Friday, April 90 The two
pupils who took the examination and
received eighth grade diplomas were
Emily Shaull and Arthur Mason.
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LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM ERInAy'S DAU
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
Police Court.

Police Court.
Two local men who engaged in q
fistic encounter yesterday were each
fined 50 and costs in police court this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
Home From California.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Cash are
home from their annual winter pill
grimage to California, where Long
Beach was their headquarters dur
ing the cold weather months. They
are on their way to the Upper Flo
rida where they will spend the sum
mer in their attractive country home
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
Leaves For Cripple Creek

Leaves For Cripple Creek
Mrs. +. W. Lewis departed for
Cripple Creek this morning after
spending several weeks at Red Mesa
with her daughter, Mrs. Rowe, and
making the acquaintance of the new
grandbaby whb arrived during her
stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
WARS GRTATEST
BATTLE BEING FOUGHT

LONDON, April %. From North
Arras to Champagne the Franco-B Brit
ish offensive and German defensive
has developed into q titsnie push of
war.
Haig has shifted his tactics by
pushing the whole front forward in
stead of making attacks in particu.
lar spots. In the meantime Won Hin.
denburg is rushing his reserves into
tines to stop the British advances.
Dispatches Indicate eeaseless Ger
man counter attacks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30

j. j. Chittenden of Pennington,
father of Miss Mae Chittenden, has
been very critically i'll at Gallup. Miss
Mae made trip to Gallup to min
lister to the sick man and accompany
him on his homeward journey. His
condition is so serious attending ply
sicians hold out no hope for his re-
covery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
MAN AND WOMAN KILLED
IN RAID ON RAMSG ATE

LONDON, April 81. - Shells from
German destroyer raiding squadron
fell on Ramsgate killing a man and
a woman, injuring three persons and
damaging q houses, according to the
official statement
Land batteries repulsed the attack.
The Germans fired hundreds Of
shells, says the home office.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
VIII Donate Land and Water

John A. Porter advises this office
that the Durango II. H. d Reality
Co., will be pleased to allow anybody
caring to do so, to plant and cultivate
any vacant property in Durango own
ed by the company, free Of charge.
There is a ditch with good water
right and plenty of water running
thru the company's land directly op-
posite the fair grounds, and it oc-
ours to us that the proposition offers
a rafting good chance for the boy
scouts, under proper direction, to
make themselves really useful. The
land has been farmed before in years
gone by, and the idea is entirely feas-
ible. W. N. Bagby represents the
Porter interests in Durango. Get in
touch with him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
Planting Spuds

Planting Spuds
W. b. Cummings is doing his bit
toward adding to the food supply by
tilling the ground at the rear of the
three Chapman houses in the Seven
teen hundred block on West Second
avenue, land that has lain idle for
several years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
HESPERuS MINE
TO CLOSE ON JUNE 1

The coal production of this section
will be reduced more than thirty
thousand tons annually as a result of
the Porter Fuel company's arrange
ments to retire from mining and
selling coal after June LIST, 1917.
The announcement of the plans
created the greatest surprise in busi-
ness circles. For twenty-five years
the Hesperus mine, one of the com.
pany's properties in this section, has
been the largest coal producer in the
southwest. From thirty to forty men
have been employed thruout the year.
These with their families have form
ed the greater population of the lit
tie town of Hespe,us, 10 miles from
Durango
The output of coal at the mine has
ranged from thirty to thirty-five
thousand tons annually. This has
been the main source of fuel supply
for Telluride, Silverton, Pennington
and nearby towns, as we'll as Duran
go. Unless arrangements can be
made to meet this shortage the sec
tion faces coal famine.
The Porter Fuel Company is sub
sidiary Of the Union Pacific. The or
der issued to close the mine here is
in keeping with the company's policy
to retire from the commercial coal
field all over the country, producing
only enough fuel to supply it's rail
way lines.
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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30

Miss May Mack of Fort Collins,
a teacher who has specialized in rur-
al school work was en- route to Fort
Lewis last night, to enter upon her
duties as member of the teachers
training department at the institu-
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30

George Niilulalich, the first Allison
resident to enlist in the army, is in
town on business mission.
Clark Ferree was over from Pa
gosa last night on business connect
ed with the George West land and
stock interests.
Mrs. Hugh Linebarger and Miss
Ruth Linebarger were among the Tiff
fany folk homeward bound this morn
ing.
The Ignacio cheese is meeting with
so much favor with the trade the fac
tory is having difficulty in filling
its orders.
After months visit with her
daughter, Mrs. James Jarvis, Mrs. r.
f. Ferguson went to Aztec today to
spend the summer.
Joe Green, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
w, Green, is member of the grad
uating class at the Denver university
this year.
Wm. Macoiub, assayer at the smell
ter, is making very good recovery
from the operation he underwent for
stomach trouble and gall bladder
troubles at Minnesota hospital last
week
Miss May Mack of Fort Collins,
a teacher who has specialized in rur-
al school work was en- route to Fort
Lewis last night, to enter upon her
duties as a member of the teachers
training department at the institu-
t+on.
j. j. Chittenden of Pennington,
father of Miss Mae Chittenden, has
been very critically i'll at Gallup. Miss
Mae made a trip TO Gallup to min.
lister to the sick man and accompany
him on his homeward journey. His
condition is so serious attending ply
sicians hold out no hope for his re-
covery.
Police Court.
Two local men who engaged in q
fistic encounter yesterday were each
fined So and costs in police court this
morning.
Recruiting Active.
Wallace Mollette writes that re-
cruits are arriving at Marne island
at the rate Of about 200 day. He
and Clyde Sutton, the last of the Du-
range boys to embark, expect to
leave in few days on the cruiser
South Dakota.
Home From California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Cash are
home from their annual winter pill
grimage to California, where Long
Beach was their headquarters dur
ing the cold weather months. They
are on their way to the Upper Flo
rida where they will spend the sum
mer in their attractive country home.
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Leaves For Cripple Creek
Mrs. +. W. Lewis departed for
Cripple Creek this morning after
spending several weeks at Red Mesa
with her daughter, Mrs. Rowe, and
making the acquaintance of the new
grandbaby whb arrived during her
stay.
More Help Needed.
While our women have made an
excellent response in helping with
the surgical dressings work, more
are needed for the work. When ever
you have time to go to the Public
rest room and add your quota of as
sistance.
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Planting Spuds
w. b. Cummings is doing his bit
toward adding to the food supply by
tilling the ground at the rear of the
three Chapman houses in the Seven
teen hundred block on West Second
avenue, land that has lain idle for
several years.
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VIII Ihopafa I unI and wut.-
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30
Mason School Has Two Graduates

Mason School Has Two Graduaies
Miss Dorathea Wiehe closed very
uccessful term of school at the Ma
son school Friday, April 90. The two
pupils who took the examination and
received eighth grade diplomas were
Emily Shaull and Arthur Mason.
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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30

PARIS, April 27. --Nivelles troops
are gaining ground around Hurtebis
and Cerney and have taken German
trenches on the heights of Morono-
villieres, says the official statement.
Since April 16, the French have
captured one hundred and thirty can
mons between Sissions and Auberive.
The artillery is active in the vicin-
ity Of Nanteuil
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30

LONDON, April u. Haig re
ported the capture of Quarries on th'
eastern outskirts Of Hargicourt. Tn,
Germans fled, abandoning their rifle.
and equipment,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30

COPEHAGEN, April 81 Russia
is strengthening her ties with allies
despite the Germanic pressure for
separate peace, according to infor-
nation received here thru diplomatic
channels. The information says the
Russian army has repledged itself.
The plan of the leaders to tell SOL
diers at the fronts the menace of
Germany is proving highly satisfac-
tory.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30

BERLINi April q. South of
Scarpe the English attacks were re-
pulsed with heavy losses. Hand to
hand fighting occurred, the war Of
flee reported.
On the French front, the Germans
are gaining ground and prisoners.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-30

What one wants to do is so often
what one can't do.