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sense. l know now why you talk like a goose; l know now why you are not interested in Christmas gifts for your family; it's because you've already done your shopping. You've adopted the slogan of early Christmas shopping even before I thought of it.. and you've taken time by the foreiock and bought what you want-spent all your money-snd now try to put me off With g thousand and one excuses V hich l refuse to accept, sir. Did YOU buy Christmas present for the Tat tletalo girl?
 "War or no war times, money or no money. silly or no silly, as the case may be- Mir Caudle. you'll fork over a nice round little sum to me tomor- row for Christmas shopping and more than that, sir, you'll go right along with me and do some Christ mas shopping early. Oh, dear! On, dear, what are these men coming te anyway? I never heard of such in- consideration in my life. Why, Mir. Caudle, if you could only read the long list of things our children want: Little Arm wants a French doll that cries; little Tommy wants train that runs by electricity; little Jimmie
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had learned to appreciate his ability, but no promise of material advantage ever made him lose sight of his great aim for one moment.
 You have knowledge, you have wis., dom and above all, you are still young. Why, then, are you retired in kyotc and passing your time with young boys and girls in leisure? It may be because you are so earnest in religion, but why do you not become a great public man and extend your influence in the world?' Thus wrote government official to MT. Neesima when, after many difficulties, he had succeeded in establish 'Doshisha'
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against him, but as members of the cabf- net did much to remove the difficulties which blocked every effort he made to start his college in the midst of a hostile environment.
 Doshisha stands today the greatest Christian college in Japan, living mon- ument to Neesima. the man of vision Many thousaad highly educated students. preachers. teachers, government officials. Journalists, have passed through it's pro- tals to take an active part in upbuilding that new Japan which has outstripped all other eastern countries in the march of progress.
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college in the sacred city of Kyoto, the very stronghold of Buddhism and Shin toism.
 T am very thankful for your kind ad- vice. wrote MT. Neesima in reply, "but suppose should take a government po- sition, how much benefit could I give te Japan? Very little, certainly; but if I educate many young men and women and produce hundreds and thousands of Nee sfmas who can work for this country it will be of some benefit. This Is the aim of my life"
 Even though he had to refuse their kind offices, these men did not hold it
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KNOWLEDGE OF FOWL HEALTH'I
 NECESSARY TO SUCCESS
How to Detect the Sick Bird and Diagnose Its Com- plaint-COmmOn Maladies and Their Causes, Which Respond to Simple Treat ments.
By ROBERT ARMSTRONG Expert Poultryman and Writer


 There are perplexities and obstacles in every enterprise. In growing live stock whether it be cattle, swine, sheep or poultry, diseases are likely to appear, which will work havoc with the flocks unless they are promptly checked Prac- tical poultrymen are ever on the alert for the first signs of trouble, that they may put an end to it before serious outbreaks occur. Also, they are watch full of unfavorable conditions and ten dencies which might foster disease, be- leving in that old maxim-an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
 Every poultry grower must have some idea of fowl health" No matter how careful We may be in the care of our birds, sickness is likely to present it. self As with the human species, fowls are subject to great many ailments. Fortunately, most of them are more or less trifling, providing they are taken
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in time, and will respond quickly to simple treatment The point is for the poultryman to be able to detect the sick bird at glance, diagnose the ailment, and prescribe for it accordingly.
 The diagnosis may be made from ex- ternal symptoms, or it may necessitate killing the bird and performing an au- topsy. The examination may reveal some slight irregularity which can be attributed to mismanagement in feeding or housing, in which case the error should be corrected; or it may show that germs of some yirulent disease have gained foothold, and something must be done, and done quickly, to safeguard the rest of the flock. Do not be afraid to sacrifice bird or two in order to ascertain the cause of a mal- ady. or to prevent the spread of con- tagion. Drastic steps are sometimes nec- essary for the safety of the rest of the flock which is the chief considera- ton.
 Indications of Sickness
 Experienced poultrymen make it a practice to note the condition of every bird every day Where fowls are raised in large numbers this sounds like a gigantic task, but it is not so difficult as 1t seems. Anyone accustomed to be- ing around poultry can distinguish at glance the fowl that is out of sorts
 Tn the early morning at feeding time and when the birds go to roost it is simple matter to detect the fowl that Is out of condition. If bird remains on the perches in the morning, after all the other birds have left, or if it fails to return to the roost at night, and instead stands in some corner of the
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tinted eggs. and will become broody, sit and hatch and rear the chicks The chicks are hardy and make rapid. vigor- ous growth. The fowls do well in con- flnement, and make ideal back yard flock-beins good looking and profitable. In many sections of America Orping- tons are as popular as American breeds.
 such as Plymouth Rocks or Rhode Island
 Reds They are shown in large numbers
 at the leading winter shows, and com petition among them Is so keen that American fanciers have sent thousands of dollars to England to Import fine specimens.
 The Diamond Jubilee Orpingtons are not so popular as other varieties of the
 same breed.
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Refugees and Their Spectacles

RefugeeS and Their SpectacIes By Eleanor Booth Simmons in World
 Outlook
 Tho English and American Society of Friends are doing a great deal of re- construction work in France. To begin with. the people must be made com fortable; they must be given shelter F and the means of raising food for their mouths. Close upon five millions of per- sons have been invaded in France. with fiendish thoroughness no army has ever shown before in all the world $ history. M
 Things that We regard as the merest matter Of course were lacking among the invaded and the refugees. For ex ample. when the Men in Gray went ro France they found the greatest need of spectacles and eye glasses. Hundreds of French and Belgians, driven out of their homes at an hours warning. had left their 'eyes" behind, or broken them In the wild flight Those of us who depend. on glasses can picture the en- suing discomfort, the headaches th. loss of sight So up and down behind the lines went the kindly Friends wjtI, ocuists, fitting out the people with glasses.
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Ole Miss, whin CT Oman meks CT Record fer herself den all de "Talkin' Mer- chimes" in de Neighborhood begins Repeatin' hit. Yas- sum!
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Single Comb Diamo nd Jubilee Orpingtons

Odd but handsome is the coloration or this variety of general purpose fowl, originated in England in 1897, and named in honor of Queen Victoria's jubilee. The ground or body color is reddish buff, each feather ending in a black bar tipped with large white spangle Tn the males some of the sickles are solid black, some solid red, some solid White, and often a single sickle or flight feather may contain all three colors.
 When full grown the males weigh SJ5 to 10 pounds and the females ' to 8 pounds. They are full breasted and plump from broiler size to- maturitys so that they may be killed and dressed profitably at any age.
 The hens are good layers of large
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wear my wedding ring, that's all. and
 can't believe that you'd be so foolish ns to spend your money on such things
 for me during these strenuous war
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DOLLY-ETTES

The Od-Fashioned Girl who used to believe in Santa Claus is now perhaps trusting the Husband who says he's detained at the office.
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DOLLY-ETTES

The Girl who stands under the Mistletoe at Christ mas time is 'Clinging Vine" while the Fellows who hang around are the Grafters
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ointment containing little sulphur or kerosene. Gas tar is excellent, also mixture of one third carbolic acid and two-thirds glycerin. The trouble is harmful in that lt Is very discomfort ing to the fowls. It is easily spread by fowls coming in contact with the par asitea on the perches. No careful poul- tryman will tolerate this condition. There is no excuse for it's existence, though it is frequently seen, especial ly in farm flocks.
 Fayus or White Comb
 This is conta gious disease caused by the growth of fungus, the fla ments or roots of which do not pene- trate deeply into the skin. but remain very near the surface, consequently the general health of the victim is not seri- ously impaired in the early stages. The trouble usually breaks out on the comb first then the wattles and earlobes, and finally the neck and other parts of the body are affected.
 When limited to the comb and wat, tles the trouble responds very nicely to treatment, and may even disappear of it's own account. If it has invaded the feathered portions of the body, it is extremely obstinate, and in very severe cases the "hatcaet and block" is the safest and most satisfactory remedy
 First, wash the affected parts with warm water containing a mild disin- fectant, at the same time removing any scabs that can be rubbed off without bleeding, and then apply sulphur ointment or carbolated vaseline Good results have been obtained by painting the spots with tincture of iodine. Some breeders recommend an ointment of red oxide of mercury one part and vaseline eight parts.
 Bagging down is term given to condition wherein the posterior parts of fowl hang down and even drag along the ground. It is not a disease, but the result of improper feeding and lack of exercise. an overfat condition. It is very hard to correct, and such specimens are better off killed for the table. They are not sick birds, remem- ber
 Mange, sometimes spoken of as scab- les, is caused by mites which live at the base of the feathers where they bite the skin and cause intense itching It IS quickly spread throughout the flock. and while the general health of the birds does not suffer acutely, still the trouble is discomforting, and if aI- lowed to continue the birds will lose nesh and become unproductive. As the mites spread, the plumage is destroyed. until the birds are almost naked.
 Apply to the affected parts and for some distance around them an oint- ment made by mixing one part flowers or sulphur with four parts of vaseline or lard. Carbo1ated vaseline may be used, too. and if it is mixed at home. use one part carbolic acid to 50 parts of vaseline. It is sometimes beneficial to wash the irritated surfaces with solution of creolin or some other dis. infectant.
 Next weeks article covers sugges- tons for preparing and marketing holiday poultry. Too many poultrymen
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Next weeks article covers sugges- tons Tor preparing and marketing holiday poultry. Too many poultrymen overlook the fact that quality and ap- pearance are the factors that command high prices at all times. but especially during the holiday season
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Mobile and Ohio Railroad Northern Alabama Railway Seaboard Air Line Railway Southern Railway
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A DECLARATION OF POLICY

lts not and will be she policy the undersigned railroads to propose system of which would unusy discrm mate against the Alabama producer producers located without the state Should this policy appear be violated by technical petition give that we will not propose, will attempt to adopt in practice any rates at variance with the
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-09-20
MAY RAISE PRICE
OF BRITISH TITLES

LONDON, Aug. 26.-(By Mail. -
There's strong movement under way
in England to make English titles
harder to get.
There is no disposition, let 1t be
reassuringly said, to put up the bars
against American heiresses. So far
as can be ascertained, the status quo
ante is to be preserved in that re-
spect, tho the ante itself may be rais-
ed.
Americans may believe that the
scandal of the English nobility is the
manner in which a wealthy American
girl may marry titled Englishman
and straightway become a duchess
more or less. But the real scandal
is the manner in which many Eng
shmen have obtained their own til
ties. For years there has been talk
of the political trading involved and
now the bad feeling seems to have
come to a head.
Lord Selborne, with apparently un-
mpeachable right to his own title,
having obtained the support of 40
others similarly fortified, is is pre-
sumed, has put the matter up to the
house of lords. He has proposed a
little measure to require public an
nouncement Of the reasons for all
grants of honors and dignities. Tha,
S to say, when the Prime Minister
recommends to the King that Bill
Jones, Esq, be made Sir Bill Jones
X. C. B., he shall publish the fact ant
the wherefor. Since the king conferri
practically all such honors on ths
| grjme minister's suggestion, this, ii
he opinion of Lord Selborne and hi.
croic 40 followers, should stop the
Ell.
hut they have another bill. This
ould require the prime minister t,
leclare to the king, in each case, tia
% Iasment direct or indirect va.
made or promised in connection witt
the title grant. That is to say, tina
no contribution to the party's fund
ad been made by the eager recipi
mt of the honor.
The press supported Lord Selborn'
with enthusiasm. 1.-THE existence o
he scandal is notorious" says thu
fines. "The most valuable asset o
The state, its power to enoble, il
Jheapened and degraded and a ira
dition of honor becomes means o
corruption," says the Post.
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SHERJEE'S SALE
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-09-20
CITY COUNCIL.

At the regular meeting of the city
council Ordinance SAT, relating to Ii
censes, was adopted. An ordinance
was adopted authorizing the issue of
public improvement bonds for Side
walk District No. 2. Graham G. How
land and the Star Garage submitted
bids for repairing the auxiliary fire
truck. No action was taken regard
ing these. The advisability of ap-
pealing the sidewalk improvement
case to the supreme court was discus.
sed. Two bills, one for interest ON
bonds and one for labor were allowed,
totalling $469.55.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-09-20
FORT LEWIS APIARIES.
New wHoney for Sale

Will sell a few Rhode Island
red hens. Price 75c each.
M. G. MEEK, Proprietor,
Breen, Colorado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-09-20
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAI

LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY
Mrs. George Schreck was in from
Upper Florida this morning to see
her son Earl off for the training
camp.
James McHolland departed for
Denver this morning to represent the
local Masonic bodies at one of the
branches of the grand lodge.
Mrs. Tom Riddle was here from
Cedar Hill this morning to bid fare
wei to her son, Everett Hutchins,
who was among the soldier boys
leaving for the training camp.
Judge Lewis and u. S. Marshal
Burris arrive here tomorrow night
to remain during the coming session
of the U. S. Dictrict court, which
convenes here next week.
]. F. West and family, family
numbering nine members, arrived
from Ideal, Texas last night to take
up their residence here. They are
stopping at the McNeely house.
The well drillers on the Thomas
Coppuck place in the Oxford section
this week struck Is feet of water
at depth of go feet. Two hundred
and fifty gallons of water were drawn
from the well without apparently low
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-09-20
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Estate Of George F. Brawner, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that on the
Gath day of September, A. D. 1917.
the undersigned will present to the
County Court of La Plata county,
Colorado, her accounts for final set
tlement of administration Of said es-
tate, when and where all persons in
interest may appear and object to
them, if they so desire.
MARY A. BRAWNER,
Executrix estate of George F. Brawn-
er, deceased.
McCloskey and Moody, attorneys for
executrix.
First publication August 16, 1917.
Last publication September IA, 1917.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-09-20

These written by Sewers and dedicated
county soldier tune of Casey
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Estate of Margaret x. Raymond

Estate of Margaret X. Raymond,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of October. A. D. 1917, the
undersigned will present to the coun-
ty court of La Plata county, Colo
rado, his accounts for final settlement
of administration of said estate,
when and where all persons in inter-
est may appear and object to them, If
they SO desire.
SOLOMON w. RAYMOND,
Executor.
Russell and Reese, attorneys for
Executor.
First publication September 13, 1917.
Last publication October IL, 1917.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-09-20
DURANGO MOTOR CLUB
SOCIABILITY RUN

AT a meeting Of the directors of
the Motor club held last night ar.
rangements were perfected for the So
ciability run to Pennington Sunday.
The motorists will leave the Ex-
change Sunday morning at 8 o'clock.
After lunch at Pennington the re-
turn trip will be made via the La
Plata, Marvel, Redmesa and Fort
Lewis. All persons who have autos
are invited to participate. Each
party will make provisions for their
own lunch, either buying it in Farm
ington or taking it with them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-09-20
sHERIFF's SALE

By virtue of a writ of execution
or fl. ia. issued out of the office Of
the Clerk of the District Court of La
Plata County, Colorado, and to me
directed, whereby am commanded to
make the sum Of forty-five dollars
and sixty cents damages, with inter-
est thereon at eight per cent. per an
mum from the 21st day Of April A.
D. 1917, and the further sum of
fourteen dollars costs of suit, the
amount of certain judgment obtain
ed on April 21, 1917, in said District
Court, by Isaac Kruschke, plaintiff,
against Wynard A. Stewart and Ger
trude NJ. Stewart, defendants, out of
the lands and tenements, goods and
chattels of the said Wynard A.
Stewart and Gertrude NJ. Stewart, l
have on the 30th day of July
A. d. 1917, levied on the
following described real estate and
all the right, title and interest there
in of the defendant Gertrude M.
Stewart, and all right, title and in
terest which the said defendant Ger
trude M. Stewart had therein on the
Path day of April A. d. 1917, to-wit:
All of Lot numbered thirteen
| 13) in Block numbered sixty
(60) in the City of Durango,
| County of La Plata and State of
| Colorado, together with all i'm
), provements thereon, said prem1s-
| es now being occupied by the
United States Postoffice in said
City Of Durango
together with all and singular the
hereditaments, appurtenances and i'm
provements thereto belonging or in
anywise appertaining thereunto.
Therefore, according to said COM
mand, shall expose for sale at pub
lie auction to the highest and best
bidder for cash, all the right, title,
interest and equity of the above nam
ed Gertrude M. Stewart in and to the
real estate and property above de-
scribed, or SO much thereof as may be
necessary to satisfy the said execu-
ton, with interest and costs of sale,
on Saturday, the sixth day Of Octo-
Der A. d. 1917, at the hour Of 10
? o'clock in the forenoon Of said day at
the front door of the County Court
T House in the City of Durango, Coun-
ty of La Plata and State of Colorado
Dated at Durango, Colorado, this
: 4th day of September A. d. 1917.
JOHN H. ALEXANDER,
Sheriff, La Plata County, Colorado
Date Of first publication September
13, 1917.
, Date of last publication October
A, 1917.
, Mollette & Clements, Attorneys
for plaintiff.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-09-20
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.

Estate Of Peter Alfred Wahlbere,
deceased.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to
present them for adjustment TO the
county court of La Plata county, Colo
rado, on the first day of October, A.
d. 1917.
IDA L WAHLBERG,
Administratrix.
Molletts 4 Clements attorneys for
Administrative.
First publication August 80, 1917.
Last publication September 27, 1917.
LOST, sTRAYED OR sToLEN-one
gray horse, branded W. E. icon.
nected) on left shoulder and T on
left side. Also one bay horse with
same brands. Advise George H. Ty-
ner, Durango and get reward.
Sits. W. 2t".
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue Of writ of execution
ssued out of the office of the Clerk
# the District Court of La Plata
county, Colorado, and to me directed,
whereby l am commanded to make
he sum of fifty-four dollars and for
y cents damages, and the further
sum of nine dollars and ninety cents
osts of suit, with interest thereon
1t eight per cent, per annum from
he 18th day of August A. D. 1915,
he amount of certain judgment
rendered on August IL, 1916 in said
District Court in favor of A. r. Mo-
ilette and Robert S. Clements, plain
lifts, against Archibald Campbell, de-
tendant, out of the lands and tene-
ments, goods and chattels of the said
Archibald Campbell, have on the
l4th day of September A. D. 1917,
levied on the following described real
estate and all the right, title and in
terest therein of the defendant Archi-
bald Campbell, to-wit:
A piece or parcel of land ly-
ing west of the King Consolidat-
ed Ditch and south of the Du-
range road, containing six and
one-half acres more or less, and
being part of the southwest
quarter of the southeast quarter
of section ten, township thirty
four, north, range seven west of
the New Mexico Principal Meri-
dian, being all of the land west
of said ditch and south of said
Durango road in said southwest
quarter of the southeast quarter
of said section ten, conveyed to
the said Archibald Campbell by
one Charles S. Pierce on DC ,ber
26, 1908 by deed recorded in the
office of the clerk and recorder
of said La Plata County, in Book
120 at page III of the records of
said county.
together with all and singular the
hereditaments, appurtenances and i'm
provements thereto belonging or in
anywise appertaining.
Therefore, according to said COM
mand, shall expose for sale at pub
lie auction. to the highest and best
bidder for cash, all the right. title.
interest and equity of the above nam
ed Archibald Campbell in and to the
real estate and property above de-
scribed, or SO much thereof as may
be necessary to satisfy the said exc
cution, with interest and costs of sale.
on Thursday the 11th day of October
A. d. 1917, at the hour of ten o'clock
in the forenoon at the front door of
the County Court house in the CITY
of Durango. County of La Plata and
State of Colorado.
Dated at Durango, Colorado. this
14th day of September A. D. 1917.
JOHN H. ALEXANDER.
Sheriff, La Plata County, Colorado
First publication, Sept 20, 1917.
Last publication, Oct. 4, 1917.
Mollette 3 Clements, Attorney.
for PiaintiffA
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ALLISON SCHOOLS.

Allison schools opened Monday
with a good attendance. Miss Mary
Carnahan of Rico is principal and
Miss McChesney has charge of the
primary grades. Miss Carnahan is
graduate of the Durango High
school and Of Colorado college. She
made good record ~ . student and
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The Marvel Motor Truck 10 now
making daily trips to Durango, load
ing freight and parcels each way.
Leave freight orders at Ford garage
Marvel or Durango. 6-31-tf.