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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
Divine Right of Kings

the history the
ished the minds the doctrine that
by divine right that is that the God of the Universe had prescribed
people dslodge
They declared themselves
claimed have the right rule divine authority 1t back
1776 that people advertised to the world that they
recognized such
principle spreading
Republics
publ have been established the end yet The principle that
this old decide the
fast gaining ground ahd would that Russia
to
that loving of China de
Independence Practically all the countries of the Americas the south
joined this advocacy that born
Napoeon discarded monaha
democratic will
The whole world doubt viii be glad welcome the German
republican Of They people They
people who believe
principle themselves would like
republic They would like
republic They would advise that England discard what little
that the Old the divine right of kings
This achievements Wonderful changes taking
Of all shall decide
the fat of mona on earth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
He Who Would Criticise

speaking world
that ali the world hates kicker The who
himself chronic fault finder but little sympathy from
The usually facth
been licensed higher critise earth He
this when his
field the chronic kicker.
speak platform,
accomplish life accomplish they viii find the
mankind them qualified for the
which they engaged
qualifications for the who would
a mentally fellow
he
criticism the which rebounds the who it, There
who e itsing the of their
felowmn
community
accomplish their chronic knockers regardless of the OBJ
accomplishment
public neither
morally qualified his efforts
he appreciated
that
which he He falls out with his lowmen
punish his
taken ability
mentally
unworthy upon
accomplished downfall he about that the world has
ls robbers thieves would
one world
Nearly every community
They mentality
entirely them accordance with natures law the
of the t fall by the wasde and be counted far
accom-
However, put power wohn behind critic
civilizations
actions Of and who have had the ability
to point out
solft o a lie action.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
Oh! MY BACkl
The expression Of Many kidne,
Sufferer in Durango.

A stubborn backache is cause to
suspect kidney trouble. When the
Sidneys are inflamed and swollen
STOPPING brings a sharp twinge in the
small of the back, that almost takes
the breath away. Doan's Kidney Pills
revive sluggish kidneys-reieve ach-
Ing backs. Here's Durango proof.
John Palois, 116 Fourth avenue, Du-
rango, says: My back panied me
constantly. When | stopped, sharp
twinges darted across my loins and
when l was resting, | had dull
ache there. My kidneys We're out of
order and the kidney secretions were
sometimes TOO frequent in passage and
then again retarded. Doan's Kidney
Pills quickly relieved me and l am
now cured"
Price soc at all dealers. Don't
simply asko for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Palois had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
BAD COUGH? FEVERISH7
GRIPPY?

You need DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry to stop that cold, the so3thinc
balsan ingredients heal the irritytel
membranes, soothe the sore throat
The artiseptic qualities kill the gorm
and your cold is quickly relieved. pr.
Kings New Discovery has for As
years been the standard remedy for
coughs and colds in thousands of
homes. Get bottle today and have
it handy in your medicine chest for
coughs, colds, Group, grippe and all
bronchial affections. At your dug
Eist. SOC.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
LITTLE GIRL HAD cRo1rr

Every mother knows and fears
Group. Mrs. r. NJ. Raney, R. f. d. .
Stanford, KY, writes: MY little girl
had been having Group every few
nights. | began to give her few
drops OF Foley'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, -
5. G. Wall. Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
MURRAY is FOUND GUILTY

After deliber1lting little over two
hours, at 1;l5 this morning the jury
in the X. NJ. Murray case brought III
a verdict of guilty on the second of
the three counts charging him with
embezzlement.
The charge and Judge Searcy's in
structions regarding the same follow:
~That the said Kenneth NJ. Murray,
late of the County of La Plata and
the State aforesaid, on the twenty
fifth day of March, in the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and
sixteen. at and within the County and
State aforesaid. did have delivered to
him by one Emory +. Smiley and did
then and there take, receive and have
in his possession fifty-two dollars and
ten cents in money of the moneys,
personal goods, chattles and property
of School District Number Nine in
the County of La Plata and state of
Colorado. body corporate. of the
value of fifty-two dollars and ten
cents in lawful money of the United
States, to be be carried by the said
Kenneth NJ. Murray and delivered to
the County Treasurer of said County
of La Plata, and the said money was
then and there and at all of the times
herein mentioned. the subject of lar
eeny;
"And the said Kenneth NJ. Murray
to-wit on or abou, the twenty-fifth
day of March in the Year Of Our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and six
teen, and subsequent to the deliver.
and receipt hereinabove set forth
and instead of delivering the said
money to the said County Treasurer
feloniously did embezzle and feloni-
ously and fraudulen,ly did convert the
same to his own use;
".And so the said Keneth NJ Muir
ray, at the time and place and IN the
manner and form aforesaid, the said
money OF the personal goods ehattles
and property of the said School Dis
tsict of the value aforesaid. feloni-
ously did steal, take and carry away
contrary to the form of the statute in
such case made and provided. and
against the peace and dignity of the
People of the State of Colorado.
"Our statute under which the
charge under this second count Is
made provides:
"Whoever embezzles or fraudulent
ly converts to his own use or secretes
with intent to embezzle; or whoever
fraudulently converts to his own use
money, goods or property delivered
to him which may be the subject OF
larceny, or any part thereof, shall be
deemed guilty of larceny and punish
ed accordingly"
Murray's attorney was gwen > days
to file a motion for new trial.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
BERLIN REPORTS
CONFUSION IN RUSSIA

BERLIN, March %. 49, Information
via Stockholm says that Russia, is in
confusion and the agitation against
the war is growing. Army discipline
is lax, workmen are refusing to work
and the populace is excited.
Arrivals from Petrograd in Stock.
holm say that four thousand are dead
and seven thousand were wounded in
the Petrograd riots.
The story is significant, in view of
the fact that the first reports of the
Russian revolution came via Berlin
and the fact the allied government
has not recognized the new govern
ment may indicate the condition in
Russia is still serious.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
A Prerogative of Congress

the
M has the declare Under Republican form
deemed advisable that their direct
have the declare against another nation
no President
people able
The President under the constitution is
Chief
all
before take action He
formal declaration the world that this declared anot
or country
Undoubtedly President viii
existed between this Then
will be the business Of formally declare against
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
SPRAlNS AND STRAINS
RELIEVED

Sloan's Liniment quickly takes the
pain out of strains, sprains, bruises
and all muscle soreness. A clean,
clear liquid easily applied it quickly
penetrates without rubbing. Sloan's
Llnlment does not stain the skin or
clog the pores like mussy plasters or
ointmerts. For chronic rheumatic
aches and pains, neuralgia, gout and
lumbago have this well known rem
edy handy. For the pains of grippe
and following strenuous work, it
gives quick relief. At all druggists,
25c.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

state and its investments in state
property increasing as they have by
leaps and bounds, from year TO year,
the methods employed in that office
have become more and more made
qaate and antiquated. Apparently,
there has never been an attempt
made 10 bring the auditing methods
OF the state to the standard Of eff
cheney prevailing and insisted upon
among all Of cur successful private
enterprises
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
MUCH EXTRA WORK IN MARCH

It's between seasons now, when
few persons rerspire AS much as
health demands. The result is dou-
BILE work for the kidneys, for the kid
neys must throw out waste matter
from the system that is eliminated
through the pores when persons per
spire. Overworked, weak or disor-
dered kidneys need help now. B. II.
stone, Reading, Pa, writes: when
ever need kidney remedy rely
on Foley Kidney Pills. They have
been worth their weight in gold to
me.-S. G. Wall. Durango Drug Co
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
L. ;. NAVY PREPARES FOR WAR

WASHINGTON. March %. = Sec
retary Daniels has issued an unoffic-
iai call for seventy four thousand five
hundred men for the navy,
Congress will De requested to au-
thori1e IN increase to hundred
housaHd Is the nliximum limit. The
navy is expected TO bear the brunt of
Tie war. An army increase will be
asked in congress but for no expedi-
ton overseas
The navy is rushing contracts. The
i've months training order has been
removed at naval training stations
Recruiting has been augmented all
over the country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
SMALLPOX RAGING IN BERLIN

WASHINGTON, March 22.-There
are 10000 cases of small pox in Ger
many, according to speech in the
reichstag by Socialist Hoffman.
A cop of the speech has Just been
received by the state department.
He charges the rich are getting
food and the poor are suffering. This
strengthens the rumors that Germany
is ripe for revolution.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
PRESIDENT PREPARES
MESSAGE TO CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, March %, Pres
ident Wilson has begun the prepara-
tion of his war message. Congress
must organize before taking action
after meeting April End. but party
leaders are planning speedy orga-
nization; and both parties are prepar-
ed to make necessary sacrifices to
save time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
AMERICAN STEAMER
REPORTED MISSING

WASHINGTON, March %. - The
American steamer Maryland which
left Philadelphia for London has
been posted missing by Lioyd's, the
state department has been advised.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
LOW INTEREST FOR FARMERS

According to news recently receiv-
ed here the demands for bonds under
the Federal farm loan act have been
so great. the farmers will be able to
borrow money at 5 12 per cent in
stead of 6 percent as first reported.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
GERMANY TO DECLARE
WAR ON UNITED STATES

LONDON, March %. - English of
ficials expect Germany to declare war
on the United States within the next
few days. Reports filtering from
Germany indicate such action. Ann
sterdam reports say American CORE
spcndents have been warned to ex-
pect war within the next forty-eight
hours.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
WILL NOT CONSIDER
PEACE MOVE BY NEUTRALS

WASHINGTON, March %. - 1t is
believed that neutral diplomats are
comforting in an attempt to fix up
the difficulties between Germany and
the United States. The greatest sec
recy is being observed. Secretary
Lansing says he has not been inform
ed of the step.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
SENT SPIES TO ENGLAND:
MUST SERVE TWO YEARS

NEW YORK, March %. = Albert
q. Sanders and Carl N. Wunneberg
have been fined S2.50o each and Civ
eu \ Two years sentence in the perii-
satiAry for sending spies to England
.po>lne IS newspaper men. Both plead
cailty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
ATTEMPT TO FREE
CUBAN REyOLUTIONISTS

HAVANA, March q. A letter
concealed in sandwich revealed a
plot to deliver the revolutionist Gen
eral Gomez and associates from
Principe castle where they are inn
prisoned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
POOR SYSTEM FOUND
IN AUDITORS OFFICE
tBy Philip B. ssewart.)

Tie investigations of the Survey
committee revealed a shcclingly OBJ
soletc and inadequate bookkeeping
and auditing system in the office Of
the State Auditor. Il seems that
each auditor has simply followed the
system in use by his predecessor. As
= result, with the business Of the
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
PLANNING BIG AIR
FLEET FOR AMERICA

WASHINGTON March %. - The
national advisory aeronautics COM
mittee is to meet the navy and army
officers to plan mammoth fleet of
five thousand aircrafts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

he viii make the changes recon-
n,ended as rapidly as possible. 1t
would be very deplorable indeed if
the present Legislature adjourned
without making appropriation requir-
ed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
CLAIM TO HAVE PROOF
SEPARATE PEACE PROPOSED

PETRoGRAn, March %. - Local
newspapers say correspondence be.
tween the Czarina and Minister Pro
popotoff has been found proving the
former royalist government attempt-
ed to conclude separate peace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
FlENDISH TEuTONS
MURDER HELPLESS

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
THE FIELD. March 22-The horror
of the German retreat has increased
when it was learned that the Ger
mans collected two hundred old peo-
pie and children besides the usual
population in the village Royg lie Pc
tit and then shelled the village. A
number were killed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
WASHINGTON. March 2.

WASHINGTON, March %. - The
state department indicates this gov
ernment is not inclined to consider
peace maneuvers with Germany from
neutral diplomats and characterizes
mediation talk now as anti-American
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
ENGLAND TO SEND NEW
PARLIAMENT GREETINGS

LONDON, March %. Lloyd
George in the house of commons
moved that parliament send greet
ings to the new Russian parliament
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
PRUSSIAN PRINCE
REPORTED MISSING

BERLIN, March %. - The war Of
flee reports that an aeroplane driven
by Prince Karl Of Prussia has not re-
turned from q raid over the hostile
lines near Psrrons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

WITH FRENCH ARMY, March %.
The French are pushing behind the
Germans and are forcing them to
evacuate many villages ahead of
schedule. The Germans continue to
devastate the country behind them
and are burning and dynamiting
houses and destroying roads. Most of
of the roads have been quickly re-
bulk by the French engineers. who
are forcing the Germans to speed up.
PARIS, March p. - Despite Wig
orous defense by the Germans, the
French occupy several more Villages
north of Scissors, declared the offic-
ial statement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
CARRANZA CALLS SPECIAL
MEETING OF DEPUTIES

Ell PASo, March %. - Carranza
has called a special session of the
chamber Of deputies, according to
Congressman Carlos Plank of Sono-
ra.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-10
PURELY PERSONAL.

Edward v. Blankenship returned to
the city yesterday for a two day visit
before leaving for his work in
Florida
Charles Bascome, Of this city, is in
New York on q business visit.
George J. Neitdecker. OF Los An
geles. Cal. will arrive in this city to-
morrow TO confer with oficials rels-
tive to some government contracts.
Mrs. J. W. Merritt. OF Lebanon, Pa.
is visiting friends in Washington.
Robert W. Burns. OF the Ordnance
once, is leaving for his home in III
nois, where he will remain over
Christmas
Lloyd Draper. OF the Navy Depart
ment. spent the week end in Phila-
delphia-
John Mercer has received an ap-
pointn1ent as clerk in the War De-
partment.
Donald Law will return to Wash
ington from Berryville, Va, in several
weeks
Miss Preston womsck, OF the Gen
eral Land ONCE. who was removed
to the Emergency Hospital last Fri-
day is reported much better.
Col n. A. Winter, commanding the
Home Defense League Rifles. who
had an attack OF la grippe expects TO
return 10 his place Of business today.
Flournoy C Roberts. special agent
OF the Bureau OF immigration, De-
partment of Labor, who is in Porto
Rico. is expected to return in two
weeks.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-10
CANADA IS GRATEFUL
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that a telegram was sent to Red
Cross headquarters here from Halifax
last night. asking for 100000 units Of
ant-pneumonia serum immediately
enough for 200 persons.
Serum IL Provided.
Mr.. Persons telegraphed at once 70
Ethan Allen, divisional director at
New York. where are three OF the
only four institutions in America
where the serum is produced, and it
is expected that virtually the entire
supply asked for will be on its way
by express in few hours.
New York is sending also two car
loads Of newly-purchased apparel,
mainly for women and children. The
shipment includes shoes, stockings.
boots, rubbers, underwear and 500 over
coats. This clothing will leave New
York by express this afternoon. II
was collected there by the Red Cross.
Mr.. Persons said enough window
glass was on its way to take care
OF the situation without additional
shipments. He explained that, in ad-
dition to the FIVE carloads started to-
day. 1,496 cases of glass had been sent
by steamship. chartered by the Massa-
chusetts public safety committee,
which contemplates sending ! 200 more
cases tomorrow.
On the same ship the Red Cross
will send 5000 blankets.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-10
URGED
TO POOL BRAINS
Briton Declares Victory
Certain, but Cannot Be
Won Without Unity. Is

London. Dec. ain vigorous LAM
guase Lovstt Fraser. writing In the
Daily Mall. calls upon the allies 20
carry out Sir Edward Carson's plea
that they pool their brains a. they
pooled their honor at the beginning
Of the war. q.
Had this been done. he says, the
italian disaster probably never would
have happened Despite the mistakes
which have been made and the sins OF
omission OF the allies, he says We
tory is inevitable. but there must be
q unity Of action as well as OF pur-
pose.
''of course we shall win" be writes.
Have We ever doubted e.? On that
glorious day Of October q, iSlL out
beyond Ypres. when our line was
broken and all seemed lost, one OF our
best generals. since killed, stood look
ing at the great wave Of advancing
Germans.
His companion muttered that
things were black. The general turn
ed with eyes ablaze and said: God
VIII never let these devils winP In
that strong faith we must 90 for
ward and build this shattered world
afreGh-"
The Washington herald., 1917-12-10
TWO PLATOON
FIRE SYSTEM
WINS FAVOR
Representative Caldwell
Indorses Plan at Meeting
of Local Union.

IT am almost certain that the Dis
trict Of Columbia will have the two
platoon system before this Congress
adjourns." was the declaration Of Rep
resentative Charles Pope Caldwell. Of
New York City, at q meeting OF City
Firemtn's Union. No. 1866, Of WASH
ineton, D. c.. last night In Perpetual
Hail.
Representative Caldwell was former
ly q firemen in New York City.
THE District Of Columbia. through
its accredited representatives, has ex-
pressed its willingness to pay one-halt
OF the cost OF any extra appropriation
incident to the adoption Of the two
platoon system. and why cannot Con-
gress grant this equitable arrange
ment?'' he inquired.
The point we make IL this: Tho
human mind requires relaxation Oh
some sort-not the pool-playing nor
vicious type, but the relaxation that
comes to a man when he gets home
to his family. How much better II
would be to pay a few extra men and
give the fremen on regular duty q
chance to get home and become ac-
ullainted with their wives and chill
drenT'
About two years ago Representative
Caldwell became Interested In Con-
gressional legislation affecting the dou-
BILE platoon system, but his enorts
nliscarried on account OF opposition
from Representative Ben johnson, oi
Kentucky, who is said to have gained
an erroneous impression Of the relief
measure advocated by Representative
Caldwell, thinking It related TO pen
sion features. It is believed he viii
now support the two-platoon system.
Rally Planned.
Representative Caldwell concluded
his remarks by offering room 3S0, his
once in the House once building. as
a headquarters for the local hremen'
union.
John G.. McGrath, secretary OF the
. Park View Community Center. after
expressing his Endorsement OF the
two-platoOn movement, announced
that sometime this month. at date
TO be designated later. II was the lnten-
ton to hold rally in ENGINE House
No. "a George avenue and Rock Creek
Church road, for the purpose OF Great
ing public sentiment for the system
was inadequate to accommodate the
crowd. he rendered the use of the au-
dItorium Of the Park View school
house for that purpose. His PROPOSE
tion met with approval. and date for
holding the rally soon will be select
ed.
wives and other relatives OF the
fremen were included in the invita-
tion. A resolution was also adopted
indorsing James d. clifford. former
captain Of the Nav York City fire de-
partment, but now q practising at
torney OF that place, for Fire Conn
missioner Of New York. and a letter
to that effect will be sent to Mayor
John +. Hylan.
George Z. Cline. Joseph B. Cline and
r. z. Sherwood were elected members
Of the union last night.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-10

Dock johnson, Philadelphia: William
Fl. Kearney. Bristol. Rhode Island;
William Frank Lsskon, Camden. N
J.; Archie Leedy. Newark, Ohio; Her
bert Paul Lentz. Allentown. Pa:
Frederick Magenheimer. Brooklyn:
Frederick A. Marshall. Mattahan,
Mass; Joseph P. Murphy. Charles
town, Mass; Simon T. Murphy. Rock
ford, ILL.,; John Michalee. Adams,
Mass; Jose A. Mendes, Providence,
Rhode Island: George c. Merkel. Phil
:aelphia; John Francis Murphy.
Capiz, p. l.; Walter Morrissette,
Council Bluffs. Iowa: Bernard J. Nc
Keown. Philadelphia; John William
McGinty. Providence, Rhode Island /:
Martin Joseph Nee. South Norfolk.
Va; Arthur J. Peterson, Chicago:
James Francis McManus. Charles
town, Mass; Adolph Phillips. Vine
land. n. J.; Howard W. Plant, Bur-
lington. Vt: George Washington Pete,
Philadelphia; Ralph H. Rogers. New
ton. Mass: Colt Seymour Rigers.
South Bingham, Mass; Charlie H.
Sanford. Lancaster. Ky; Charles r.
Simmons. Memphis. Tex: Milton L.
Snider. Atlanta, Ga: Simon Steiner,
Newport. Rhode Island; Wallace
Simpson. Denver; Emmett Roscoe
Smith. Toledo; William II. Sohn,
Salemn, Mass: Richard Joseph Stark,
East Providence. Rhode Island;
James T. Sweeney. New York; John
T. Tufts. Philadelphia: Ralph
Burgess Williams. Baltimore,