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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-18
NATION MOURNS
Loss OF DEWEY
Famous Here Of Manila and Veteran Of Two Wars
SuCcumbs to Short IIInesS---fuaeraI viii De
Held Saturday With Solemn Military Rites

daughter of Governor Goodwin Of
New Hampshire. She died in 1872,
shortly after the birth Of son, who
became merchant in New York.
In 1868 George Dewey was attach
ed to the Naval Academy and in 1870
he received his first command, that
of the Narragansett. He was made
commander in 1875 and WAS assigned
to the Lighthouse Board. Next hn
was placed in command Of the Junia-
ta of the Asiatic squadron and 10
1884 he was made captain and plac-
ed in command of the Dolphin. He
was made Commodore on February
q, 1895.
At the beginning Of the war with
Spain Dewey was in command of the
American fleet which had previously
been congregated at Hong Kong,
China. As soon as hostiItties were
known to have begun. Dewey pros
ceeded with his fleet to Manila, the
capital Of the Philippine islands. On
Sunday morning, May 1, 1898, before
dawn Of day Dewey's fleet sailed
past tho outer fors and reGaulless
of the submarine mines into the out
er harbor and at Sunrise engaged tho
Spanish fleet Of war ships command
ed by Admiral Montojo. Before noon
the Spanish fleet was entirely de-
stroyed, with loss Of 412 officers
and men killed or wounded While on
the American side none were killed
and but seven men wounded. When
the official report of the battle reach
ed Washington, Commodore Dewey
was at once made Rear Admiral
and Congress voted him resolution
of thanks. He was further honored
by receiving the degree Of LID. by
the University of Uennsylvania and
by Princeton University and by the
presentation to him, the following
year, of beautiful house in Wash
ington, which he in turn presented to
his second wife, formerly Mrs. Mil
dred Mclean Hazon. In 1899 he was
made member Of the Philippine
Commission and promoted TO the
rank of admiral. Later he became
chief of the general board Of tha
navy. I
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-18
I'ss0BERs AUTHORIZED To
EMPLOY ATTORNEYS

United Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c., jan. IT,
TIE house authorized the probers to
EMPLOY counsel and accountants and
hoA hearing here and elsewhere. 1t
inaW be the existence Of the Wall.
sitfpeteeommittee viii be extended 80
lagg. Charles Evan Hughes, Sam-
eel5 Untermyer and Charles Lehman
ares among the attorneys suggested
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-18
GERMAN RAIDER SWEEPS
BRITISH SHIPS FROM SEA
twenty Three Vessels Sent to Bottom and Two Others are CAPTURED and
Transformed Into RadesFom Hundred Reported Lost on One Ship
Gigantic White Star freghter Georgia in Among Victims

United Press.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina. Jan.
IA German raider. believed to be
the steamer Vinex, sunk twenty mer-
chant steamers and two French
schOoners in the South Atlantic, and
according to dispatches from Per-
nambuco and Rio de Janerio dispatch
es are delaying the landing of 237
survivors of the Pernambuco.
Another Rio de Jauerio message
declared the raider, sunk still anoth-
er British vessel without warning,
causing the loss of 400 persons.
LONDON, Jan. l7.-The Admiral
ty announcement confirmed the sink
ing N eight British and two French
merchantmen.
NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE raid
er's victims include the White Star
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-18
ENGLISH COMPANY is
GIVEN AMERICAN CONTRACT

United Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. IT.
Hadfieids of Sheffield, England have
been awarded the contract for man
ufacturing fourteen and sixteen inch
navy proieetiles. Hadfields' bid was
much below the bids submitted by
iAmerican manufacturers, The con-
tract calls for a total of seven thou-
sand five hundred projectiles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-18
ARMY AyIAToRS SEARCH
FOR LOST COMPANION

tniteed Press, p
3 CAIEXIco. California, Jan. 17.---
Ehree army aviators assembled this
forming, and the hunt for Lieuten-
aht Bishop and Lieutenant Robertson
Vas started. 1t is the first aerial
man hunt in history. 4
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-18

MEXICO
Natives, Morlnens and
Chinese Alarmed Over
Withdrawal
- SH<V

Uniteed Press.
Ell PASO, Jan. 17.--Natives, Nor
mons and Chinese are alarmed over
.he reports Of the impending with
drawal of Pershing's forces and are
preparing to flee toward the border.
villa has threatened to slaughter the
residents Of the Dublin district for
"Harboring gringos."
Fighting is again in progress be.
tween the Carranzistas and villistas
west Of chihuahua City, according 10
Juarez authorities. There are Ne -
tails reQesdisg ~ spgagsnenA 1
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-18
GREEKS ACCEPT uLTIMATUM.

ATHENS, Greece, Jan. II. - The
crown council has decided unreserv-
edly to accept the allies ultimatum.
The release of the Venizelist prison
ers is considered imminent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-18
California Volcano
/ Erfupts Violently

United Press.
RFnDlNG, Cal. Jan. II. Tho
most spectacular eruption Of Mount
hasses since May 1915 began today.
0hsslz RS declared the entire crater
must be opened up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-18

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. IT,
Congress adjourned until Saturday
as mark of respect to Admiral
Dewey's memory. All government
departments will close while his fun
eral services are held in the rotunda
of the capitol.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-18

vessel, Georgia, one of the largest
freighters in the world. The ship
left Philadelphia December 3 with Il
cargo of cotton and was bound for
Liverpool.
The steamship men are convinced
the raider swept the ocean from north
TO south eluding the British patrol
and that the George was sunk in
northern waters and that others may
have been sunk in the same zone
They believe. the raider continued
southwark sinking and capturing
other vessels not yet reported to Lon
don.
The admiralty statement indicated
the possibly of three raiders. II said
The steamer st. Theodore had been
captured and transformed into a
raider, and the British ship Yarrow-
dale had been captured and probably
transferred to the raiders list.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-18
ALLIES
GAINING
Russians and French Ad-
vanCe--Important
Meeting

Uniteed Press.
PETROGRAD, Jan. 1.-THE Rus
slams stormed and recaptured Wade
nj, Rumania. German counter at
stacks were heavily repulsed. Teuton-
ic attacks southwest of Pralea were
repulsed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-18

LONDON, Jan. 17.--A conference
of allied military chiefs has just been
completed at which plans to. accomp-
lish the steps deided upon at the re-
ent allied premiers' conference in
Rome were mapped out. Haig, Nj
velle and other commanders partici-
patsd.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-18

PARIS, Jan. 17.-French patrols
penetrated the German lines at sew
eral points on Meuse heights and the
Apremont forts. German attacks at
several other points have been re-
pulsed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-18

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Jan.
17.-Twenty-three ships have been
victims of the raider operating in the
south Atlantic. The tonnage of the
lost ships total $4,000.
1t has been learned the British adj
miralty is working out plan to con-
yey merchantmen thru the Atlantic
by means of cruisers and destroyers,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-18

NORFOLK Jan. 1.-THE allied war
ships have sent broadcast warning
that raider, presumably the same
lantic waters, is operating thous-
and miles south of the Virginia capes.
GALVESTON, Tex. Jan. 17.-It is
,umored raider sunk the steamers
,team ships and the Asborg Nor
wegian ship. The ships left here in
November loaded with cotton for the
allies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-18

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE raid
er's victims include the White Star
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14
LOW RATE ON SHEEP SHIP
MENTS TO CREEDE.

The Rio Grande Sheep and Wool
Growers Association is jubilant at
receiving a rate of SIS from the val
ley to Wasson and return, for sheep
shipments. This rate is one-half
that formerly charged and will mean
a big saving to the sheepmen who
take their sheep to the high range
on the Rio Grande for the summer
Some who have previously trailed
enabled to ship by rail. The con-
cession by the railroad company was
obtained through the good offices of
L. B. Sylvester.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14
WHAT IS GOING TO BE DONE
ABOUT THIS?
Monte Vista, Colorado, April 10, 1917.

~ Monte Vista, Colorado, April 10, 1917
To the ~ '' ''1''
some the ago took the
ic TO the lnadequacy
"eeNs remain uhtl the that
ADVISE the patrons that the
siy be seriously
freshmen VIII enter next fall.
dents entering lately those r ~
ing o he Vae TO make homes With all
als space beng used
Inc
uro y he use OF several buildings
o soooly sum that could be
why Is 1t not possible
"po' Is reasonable proposition
~ oSt expensive and the important
te" cura their efficiency
"hat tbroupb seo
~ o"ihs at he was njuring his
hlsh the proper building
II the school is tbe citv ord uo
" oehs USED TO maintain it are the nrodnc
why not take day vis scbol and coo ,or ,,
hu Oh rooms your children hours Of the davo
me loss OF emcency in is only
S''erauoh rooms improvsed
use DIS Schooi rooms There seriou
'ouu DC traced to
' VI eSe makeshs And is that tbeso i
Sn peaI any OF these children amount of learning will
VI ''"i"i"s VIII
lhere never could be consider t,is
es Is he most productive little O. tho uniaa
''a'es Everybody Is prosperous
celp's from one farmers would erect s
"'n "ouiu De beauty spot and the ns
progressiveness of Monte get busv noe " anu
r. F. MCCORMICK
Superintendent District Number Nine
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14
CENTER PERFECTS FARM
LOAN ASSOCIATION

While there are nearly
dozen Farm Loan Associations
in the course of organization,
Center has the distinction of
having perfected the first or
ganization Of its kind in the
San Luis Valley.
The majority of the men,
b2rs have already sent in their
applications for loans and in
few weeks it is expected,
large sum of money from Un-
Gle Sans Farm Loan Banks
will be loaned to the farmers
of this district. 1t is needless
to say that the farmer of San
Luis Valley rejoices in being
able to secure 5 per cent mon
ey on his farm, since not many
years ago he was compelled to
pay ~ per cent.-Post-Dis-
patch.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14
ATROCIOUS PRACTICE.

The latest charge of German in
humanity in Europe is the belief
that German doctors have inoculat-
ed French refugees-old men, wo-
men and children-with tuberculosis
germs in an attempt to spread the
white plague throughout France.
The Chicago Tribune gives an ac-
count of how the Germans, under
pretense that they were vaccinating
for the prevention of small pox, be-
fore the retreat or their army, in
fected the people with tuberculosis
and the innocent victims have died
by hundreds.
Refugees in the hospitals and in
the Elliott Fitch Shepard home, and
all who had been vaccinated, told
substantially the same story; how
h e German doctors, pretending
friendliness toward them, declared
that all France was swept by a wave
of smallpox, that the French doc
tors lacked vaccine, and that they,
the Germans, would vaccinate the
people before retreating, not leaving
them a prey to the pestilence which
would follow the arrival of the
French troops.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14
NUMBER 1411
CONTRACTS AWARDED
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL

Bids for the construction of
school building for Consoli-
dated District No. 2 were OPP
ened Thursday afternoon. The
bid of w. C. Briggs, of Sa-
guache, was found to be the
lowest and he was accordingly
awarded the contract for the
main school building. The
plumbing and heating contract
was awarded to Spriestersbach
of Alamosa. The general bids
for the completion of the en-
tire number of buildings as or
iginally called for, were too
high and it was decided to
complete only the main build
ing at this time. Mr.. Briggs
placed his order for the build
ing material with the Akers
Lumber Co. because they had
the stock to give him quick
service.
The bid of w. G. Briggs on
entire school building, except
plumbing and heating, was
$26,663.0O. Plumbing an d
heating was awarded to G. w.
Spriesterbach for the sum of
S5,333.7O. Owing to the rapid
advance of price of material,
bids were made for imme-
diate acceptance and orders
for material Were placed at
once.
Work will begin immedat-
ely and building will be COM
pleted in time for fall term of
school.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14
GUATEMALA MAY AID L. S
COULD CURB MENICANS 4
Brazil Also Is Expected to War on
Germany This Week

Washington, ID. C.-E ar v en-
trance of several of the South and
Central American nations into the
war against Germany is regarded
here as practically certain. Brazil,
aroused by the sinking of her steam
ship Parana, is expected to become
belligerent this week. and it is as
sumed that her lead will be followed
promptly by other countries.
Reports of divided opinion in Ar
gentina have given officials here lit
tie encouragement to look for ag-
gressive action by that country.
Guatemala May Break.
Active support of the United
States by at least two of the five
Central American republics and
possibly by four would not be sur
prising. official and unofficial re-
ports that Estrada Cabrera, presi-
dent of Guatemala, is contemplating
seriously a break with Germany have
been received. So 1ong as Mexico's
course is underlined, unusual interest
is attached to the position of the
Central American governments, es-
pecially that of Guatemala, controll-
ing the southern frontier of Mexico.
Could Curb Mexicans.
In the event of the development of
an unfriendly situation in Mexico it
is realized that Guatemala's role
would be far from unimportant In
Guatemala Estrada Cabrera has
built up what is regarded as the
most efficient army in Central Am
erica, and with it he would be in
position to lend valuable assistance
to the United States. Antipathy be-
tween the Guatemalans and the
MeXicans there has existed for
years.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14

Baseball week has been very
successful and total of
$458.58 is the amount received
up until today (Friday). Most
of the business houses that
gave a percentage Of receipts
had a good run of business and
this, together with cash SUBJ
scriptions, m d e up h
amount stated above. The pro-
ceeds from the dance tomor-
row night and other contribu-
tons should be sufficient to
wipe out the debt of last year
and give a nice balance to-
ward this years team.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14
SHOW YOUR COLORS

The City Council has requested all
American citizens to display the flag
at their homes and places of bust
ness. At this time there are but
two classes-Americans and those
who are not.
In this connection, the actions of
strangers, aliens and suspicious
characters h ou d be carefully
watched, as we have headgates, stor-
age reservoirs and other property
that must not be molested
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14

'ai's at the Agents office re-
GU are cases where some definite
cultural information was obtain
F'ephone calls recorded refer to
"here definite information was
lVed or given.
visits refer to cases where
'seH' was present on a farm for
uehnite purpose.
ne following work has been ac-
'"eu along definite project
Alf"lfa Improvement Project.
'''e arrangements have been
ior demonstrations in the cul-
'n OF alfalfa in the Frisco
u's'rlct and also in the Zinser
"ood' east of Monte Vista
eemehts have been partially
m leu Tor demonstrations along
Idrns IN other districts. Five
h u pounds of Grimm alfalfa
! a e Deen ordered from a reli-
." s'o"er for men in this County.
snoa'r peration of P. X. Blinn, alf-
\ sao, a'ist' of Rocky Ford, has
ponns ,ea and through this source
anus roaa, of Baltic alfalfa seed has
|tlou, ''e' for trial for seed pro-
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14

Mr.. Frank Kelly, owner and man
ager of the theaters in Salida and
Alamosa, was visiting Mr.. Goff at
the Iris theater last Tuesday and
while here, made mention of the fact
that the picture shown at the Iris
this Saturday is one of the best pic
lures he has ever shown in his
houses.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14

Clyde Mcdonald was operated on
for appendicitis at the Monte Vista
hospital Thursday night. The oper-
alton was performed by DR.. Pollock.
assisted by DR.. Moninger and DR.
Howell, of Alamosa.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14
Post Treating Project.

After correspondence with differ
ent manufacturing companies with
reference to material for treating
fence posts, the Denver Gas & Elec-
trio Company offered to furnish q
barrel of creosote-oil free for dem
onstration purposes. This offer was
accepted and the barrel has been re-
ceived. Definite arrangements have
been made for fence-post treating
demonstrations in two neighbor-
hoods and arrangements will be
made for at least three other dem
onstrations.
Federal Farm Loan Project.
One day was spent with Mr.. Voor-
hees, Treasurer of the Wichita Farm
Loan Bank. Mr.. Voorhees, visited the
Valley especially in order to learn
what the conditions were with refer
ence to the bonded irrigation and
drainage districts so far as they
would affect the matter of obtaining
loans under the Federal Farm Loan
Act. Assistance was given to the
perfecting of the organization of the
Monte Vista Farm Loan Association.
Other Work.
w. l.. Burnett, Deputy Pest In
spector, of Fort Collins, spent five
days in the Valley and poisoned
grain was put out for prairie dogs
in demonstration fields on both Fris-
co Creek and Pinos Creek Consid-
ering the weather conditions, good
results were obtained especially on
Pinos Creek. Arrangements were
made for supplying all who wish this
poison, at approximately the cost of
the grain and poisoning together
with the labor of mixing it.
Arrangements were made for
demonstration of the Bangalia pea,
along with the Warshauer, Wiscon-
sin, and Mexican peas. This pea was
brought from India a few years ago
and is now grown in Washington and
Oregon. Sufficient trials have been
made in the Valley to indicate that
it is very promising as an extra early
heavy yielding pea for hog feed
About twenty-five bushels of the seed
was obtained from a trial on John
Jemison's farm near Del Norte last
year, and will all be planted this
season.
Through the aid of recent cir
cular letter more than twenty-five
men have been put in touch with
parties having seed grain for sale.
Correspondence mas been carried
on with a number of parties in an
effort to locate car load of regis
tered short-horn cattle. A car load
can be obtained from Northern Colo
RADIO or from Nebraska.
This covers the principal lines of
work for the weeks mentioned, other
than the miscellaneous work, con-
nected with office calls and farm
visits.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. H. THOMAS,
County Agricultural Agent.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14

A school election, to fill the posi-
ton of president of the board in
School Dist, No. 8, occurs the first
Monday in May. The term of II. M.
Howard will expire at that time.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14

Palmer Conant and wife returned
home last Sunday from Denver. Mrs.
Conant is recovering nicely from her
operation for gall stones at St.
Luke's hospital five weeks ago.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14
IRMBUREAU OBTAINING DEFINITE RESULTS

Tho BOARD of Directors of the Rio
lnde County Farm Bureau held
r. regular meeting Tuesday, April
at the Del Norte office of the
nntv Agricultural Agent. Action
taken with reference to the San
Valley potato growing interests
he represented before the Inter
lie Commerce Commission in the
yrings that are scheduled for an
nstment on potato rates to vari-
southern points.
! resolution was passed urging
4 every possible effort be put
In to produce maximum crops of
stuffs this year. The Bureau
special attention to the neces-
of using every precaution to pre-
h damage to crops by insects and
ht diseases, and urges that full
be made of the assistance that
be secured through the County
ficultural Agent in this connec-
1t is urged that special atten-
be given to the home garden.
ghborhood garden and canning
bs are recommended as one means
combating the food shortage. The
teau will arrange for free instruc-
is in gardening and canning meth
| to any neighborhod clubs that
! be organized. 1t urges that in
ms an effort be made to utilize
kvacant lots for gardening work
tied on by the school children un-
| proper supervision.
movement is being pushed by
Farm Bureau to bring in a car
of registered short-horn cattle.
County Agricultural Agent has
in communication with a num-
of parties and has reported that
pr load Of good individuals can
brought in at a reasonable price
good cattle.
N effort has been made to locate
seed by keeping at the office of
County Agricultural Agent, as
plete list as possible of seed Of
ID for sale and furnishing this
nyone wishing to buy seed. Dur
the past month over fifty parties
been put in touch with each
Pr through this channel.
ne County Agricultural Agent
|e report to the directors of the
M Bureau of the work accom-
he'd for the four weeks since
last regular meeting March 8.
report was as follows:
eport of County Agricultural
ht to Directors of Rio Grande
lty Farm Bureau for weeks end
March IT, "a, 81, and April z.
tabulation of the work for this
pa is as follows:
u in tba fald oo
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14

The school will take the Junior
class play to Center next Saturday
night, together with some of the mu-
steal features that were presented at
the II. O. G. minstrel.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14
CLEAN UP.

The City Council has ordered a
general cleanup of the streets and
alleys. Trash will be hauled at City
expense.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14

Colorado College Glee Club
was greeted by large and ap-
preclatlve audience Thursday
night.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-14
Respectfully Submitted,
f. H. THOMAS,

County Agricultural Agent
The next regular meeting of the
directors of the Farm Bureau will be
at Monte Vista, May s.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-04-12
Muscle Soreness Relieved

Unusual work, bending and
lifting or strenuous exercise is 4
strain on the muscles, they be-
come sore ard stiff, you are Grip
pied and In pain. Sloan's Llni-
ment brings you quick relief,
easy to apply, it penetrates with
out rubbing and drives out the
soreness. A clear liquid, cleaner
than mussy plasters or ointments,
it does not stain the skin or clog
the pores. Always have a bottle
handy for the pains aches of
rheumatism, gout, lumbago, stiff
ness, grippe, bruises, backache
and all external pain. At your
druggist, 25c. ADV
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-04-12

Imports from France for the
first eight months of the current
fiscal year, July, 1916, to Febru.
ary, 1917, inclusive, totaled ST..
214, OCO, compared with $63, 247,
600 for the similar period, 1916,
a gain of $S.OOO,OOO, or at the
rate of $1,OOO,OOO a month.
France may be bleeding from ev
cry pore, but the Wilson-Und4r-
wood near-free-tariff law is do
ing much to KEEP up the strength
of the victim. 1t is good pnilan-
thropy for France at present, if
that was the purpose Of the law,
but will it be good business for
the United States when the war
is over and France seeks to meet
her obligations through sales to
the United States? Hcw about
charity beginning at home?
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-04-12

the courts decision. The appli-
cation of the Adamson law means
higher wages. These can be paid
only if the revenue of the rail-
roads is sufficient. Sufficient re-
venue cen be secured only by
raising the rates. These things
are automatic. Yet the shippers
who, last fall, clamored for ac,
ton to avert the strike, are row
hocking to the Interstate Com
merce Commission to oppose the
petition of the railroads for high
er rates to raise the revenue tc
pay the increased wages.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-04-12

A peace society just prior to
the opening Of Congress adv,r-
tlsed for contributions, averring
that 100000 might save the
country from the horrors of war.
1t now appears that one of the
objects of raising this fund was
to pay the expenses of several
thousand mushy-mindcd persons
to Washington, where they were
to parade and t. poster the rer-
resentatives into refusing to act
belligerently. The projectors of
the plan have read history to
slight advantage. Coxey's Army
was the first petition in boots"
to address Congress, and it i,
strange that its fate should have
been so soon forgotten.