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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16
THREE SHIPS ARE
REPORTED SUNK

WASHINGTON. July 1S. - The
American barque Hildegrad register
ed ut New Orleans was summarized
July Is. The crew was rescued. The
American sailing ship Bowen was
sunk by gunfire July 8, according to
dispatches received by the state de-
partment. The crew landed. The
sinking of the Massapequa with the
rescue of the crew is confirmed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16
FLEA BEETLES DESTROYING
BEANS AND POTATOES

On his trip over the country, DR..
Sandsten of the State Agricultural
college, found that the flea beetle
was assuming the offensive on the
beans and potatoes, with such effec-
tive force, the crop stands in danger
of being destroyed in number of
places if steps are not taken at once
to kill the pests. DR.. Sandsten states
that spraying with either Paris green
or arsenate Of lead, preferably the
latter, will destroy the beetles and
save the crop. DR.. Sandsten depart
ed for his headquarters this morning
after visiting this section in the in
terests of the horticultural depart
ment,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16
200 l. W. WIS
DRIVEN FROM BISBEE

DOUGLAS, July 13. Left on a
sidetrack at Hermanos, New Mexico
30 miles west of Columbus, 1900 l.
w. w. representatives flung defiance
at the guards as the latter left them
without an engine and returned to Bis
bee from whence the former were
forced to depart yesterday.
They declare they will stop the first
passenger train and return to Ari-
zona. Armed guards at Bisbee and
here are preparing to resist their re-
turn.
Ell PASO, July 13. - Phone ad-
vices fom Columbus say the /. W. W.
representatives left at Hermanos are
marching overland toward Ell Paso.
Three women are in the the agitato rs
ranks. All have been without food
for 36 hours.
The police are preparing to handle
the situation. They will call out the
citizens by ringing the bells when
the industrial army appears.
Military authorities have armed
provost guards The asitaton VII
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY
Estate of William Morrison, Deceased

All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to
present them for adjustment to the
County Court of the County of La
Plata and State of Colorado on Mon
day the Thirteenth day of August,
A. d. 1917.
WILLIAM B. MORRISON,
Administrator Estate Of William
Morrison, deceased.
McCloskey & Moody, Attorneys.
First publication July IL, 1917.
Last pubhcation. August .. 1917.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16

See our new furniture before you
buy-Special furniture for special
uses-at 3. F. Snyders'-O Opposite
Strater. 7-11-D3t. SW-2t.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16

WASHINGTON, July 10. = Ger
many's apparent internal strife may
be a big peace game, officials and
diplomats have been warned. Follow
ing the official reports of sweeping
cabinet changes. the state depart
ment is warned Of an exaggeration
of the existing state of affairs in Ger
many. The department declared the
country should await further facts
before judging the significance of the
trouble.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16

Strater. 7-11-D3t. SW-2t.
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY
Tommie Lewis is over from the
sheep camp.
George Gilmore is down from the
Comstock, feeling much better than
he did couple of weeks ago.
Mrs. E. X. Kellenaer returned to
Pennington this morning, after a
trip to TERRA Amarillo.
Frank A. Stevens was tourist vis-
itor from Great Falls, Montana last
night
Mrs. Walter Mcclure has recovered
from her recent illness and returned
to her home at Aztec today.
Mrs. Lloyd Locke is spending few
days here with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. C. Chapman.
Charles Dickey of Telluride and ].
A. McWilliams of Aztec were Silver
ton bound travellers today.
IA -
NIyrle Weaver, who enlisted in the
Marine corps couple of months ago,
is now gun coach at Paris Island.
Times have changed. Years ago
floclSs of ducks flew over the town.
Now flocks of Fords "fly" through
the town every day.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Musser and son,
and their guests Mrs. Leeds and chill
Grcn of Kansas City are enjoying an
outing at Electra.
]. e. Locke and son Lloyd are NOV
ing their sheep from New Mexico to
the summer range in the Hay Gulch |
section.
H.
w. f. Pierce, of the U. S. Army |
hospital corps departed for Ft. D. A.
Russell this morning, after few |
days visit with his parents at Farm
ington.
]. o. Young of Durango and c. Gy- |
ron of Mancos have enlisted in the |
navy thru the local recruiting office |
ard leave for their final examinations |
ancut July Is.
Mrs. f. w. Mack, returned to |
Pennington today, after spending six
weeks in Durango During the great
er part of her stay she was the guest |
of Mrs. W. w. Minner in North Du-
range.
Mrs. st. Clair, very pleasing Dem
yer woman, departed for Mancos this
morning to join her husband, after
brief visit here with her daughter.
Mrs. w. S. Pickerill.
"a ~
Engineer "Billy" Edwards return
ed last night from the Dolores sec
tion, where he visited the ex-railroad- |
er. Tommie Lewis, who is now one Of |
the prosperous flockmasters of the |
section.
"a "A
G.. o. Blake of Cedaredge, who is
known as one of the most able news
paper men of the small towns of the |
state, was off for his headquarters
this morning. Rumor has 1t that he
may return to the San Juan and take
charge of one of the Pagosa Springs |
papers.
Case Dismissed.
The case scheduled for trial in the |
justice court this morning, which is
said to have resulted from two Ami
mas City women having an encounter
where the rules of the late lamented
Marquis of Queensberry were disre-
garded, was dismissed at the cost
of the plaintiff.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16

be given food but viii not be allowed
to remain here.
a dozen of the Industrial workers
have been arrested here today and all
trains are being searched by the po-
lice before entering the city.
WASHINGTON, Jluy 13. - Gener-
al Parker, commander Of the South
ern department, has been ordered by
the war department to maintain law
and order" in Arizona, movement
necessitated by the L. W. W. disturb
ances in the state. The department
has cautioned the soldiers against
controversies or taking sides.
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sPORTSMEN NUMEROUS

Since January LIST, Mrs. Olive Orme
county clerk, has issued $40 fishing
and hunting licenses, to residents, in
addition to few nonresident licen-
ses.
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FEDERAL TROOPS MAY
SETTLE IDAHO TROUBLE l.

WASHINGTON, July 12. - The
war department has authorized Lig-
gett, the commander of the Western
department to confer with the govern
or of Idaho and take any necessary
action to suppress disturbances.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16

blatt says "Hollwegs' position is
strengthened by the Emperors con
fidence and he viii not retire" The
statements in the Tageblatt varies
from the reports of Hollweg's resig-
nation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16
TO STRAIGHTEN OUT
SENATE FOOD TANGLE

WASHINGTON, July 12. - Fol-
lowing a meeting Of the Democrats
steering committee, it was stated that
President Wilson will be asked to
straighten out the food control tan
gle. Senators Martin and Simmons
are comforting with the President this
afternoon.
Opposition to Senator Cores SUBJ
stitute is growing and further COM
plicating the situation.
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lHINESE INlPERlALISTS
PREPARE FOR BATTLE

TEN TSlN, July u. Sixty thou
sand republicans armed with seventy
guns are beseiging Peking. The re-
nants Of Chang Hsun's imperial force
are intrenched inside.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16

Silverton, passed thru Garango this
morning on her way home. She was
accompanied by her daughter Alice,
who has been living with Mrs. Casad
the past two or three years.
. ~ n
On the Sick List.
Grover Damon Of the Ames & Brad
ford undertaking company is suffer-
ing with what appears to be an attack
of appendicitis.
New Soldier.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Mcconnell of
the Florida mesa have new soldier
in their home, an IL pound boy, who
just registered there. Friends sug-
gest the new conner be named Funs-
ton.
Soldier Boys
"The Girls They Left Behind Them"
and number of others We're at the
station this morning to bid goodbye
to four of Farmington's finest young
men, Judson Evans, John Hill, Frank
Mcdonald and Marshall Drolet, who
have enlisted in the navy and were
off for Denver for their final exami-
nations. They are splendid types Of
physical manhood who will undoubt-
edly meet all requirements necessary
for qualifying for the service.
Purchasing Trip.
j. j. Musser, general manager of
the sales department at Graden's,
leaves for the Eastern markets Sun
day morning on his semi-annual pur-
chasing expedition. AS usual his trip
is to be of a months duration.
To Visit in New York.
Mrs Margaret Ashback and children
of Mancos, former well-known Du-
range residents, were the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Murphy last hight
on their way to Thousand Islands
New York, for visit with relatives
at their summer home.
Elected Officers of
District Organization.
Two Durango women, Mrs. Hannah
Mayer and Mrs. Georgia Davis, were
elected officers of the district organi-
zation of the Women of the Wood
craft at the convention held in Man
cos this week.
M es
Advance in Silver.
People in these parts are very much
in the advance of silver.
The increase in price seems to be due
to the fact that silver is being sub
stituted for gold coin in most of the
European countries. This has gwen
rise to the hope the higher prices will
lie fixed ones for the metal that has
been so many years in coming into its
own
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16
COLORADO MUST
FURNISH 4,753 MEN

WASHINGTON, July 10. - Follow
ing an announcement by Secretary
Baker that the first draft viii be for
about $4,000 men, the net quota by
states has been announced. Colorado's
quota is 4,753 men.
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GERMAN CHANGES

BERNE, July II. - The Vossische
Zeitung declares that Won Bethmann-
Hollweg has resigned, and asserts the
Kaiser is undecided whether or not
to accept his resignation.
WASHINGTON, July 12. - Won
Bethmann- -Hollweg has abandoned
Helfferich and Zimmerman. Five
Prussian ministers will resign Mon
lay and immediate action viii be TAX
en- about universal suffrage in Prus-
sia, according to Koelnicshe Volks
Leitung reports reaching the state
department. 1t is reported the chan
cellor might fall.
The department says, "A telegram
fIom another quarter says the Ger
man papers of July in discussing
the secret session of the principal
committee of the Reichstag of July
T, generally agreed sensational de-
velopments are probable"
BERNE, July IL. = A Berlin wire
less reiterated the report that Won
Bethmann-Hollweg had resigned. The
report said the resignation was the
result of the crown princes interven-
tion..
AMSTERDAM, July ~. - A Ber-
lin dispatch quoted from the Tags-
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16

HERALD WANT ADS BRING
QUICK RESULTS.
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WAR MUST BE WON IN AIR
OR BY BIG NAVAL VICTORY

WASHINGTON, July 10. - Ger
many is not making any real internal
reform, and the reported resignation
of the chancellor and his associates,
means only to our officials, merely q .
shift OF men not principles. Germany
is throwing out sop TO the world is
the opinion here, and it is believed the
country still remains great military
autocracy.
Won Bethmann-IIollweg's rejection
of No indemnities no anneXations"
signifies to experts here that Ger
many has presented statistics spelling
German confidence in victory A big
air victory or naval encounter is
declared to be the only thing that
will upset the present alignments.
Trench warfare, as militarists see it,
is only continuous murder, with no
prospects of victory on either side.
LONDON, July 10. - A Reuter-
dispatch from Berlin quotes "semi-of-
ficial" sources as authority for the
statement that the report of Won
BethmannHollweg's resignation is
false.
WASHINGTON, July 13. The
Dutch newspaper Nieuwe Courant
claims it has received confirmation
of the report that Won Bethmann-H -Holl-
veg and the entire Prussian cabinet
has resigned according to state ad-
vices.
This newspaper also prints letter
from the Kaiser to the Prussen cab
met ordering the immediate introduc-
ton of bill for electoral reforms
based on equal franchise.
LONDON, July 10. - German dis
patches reaching here prophesy that
the government will grant the de-
mand for election reforms. A full
statement of war aims will be out
lined in the Reichstag before vote
of credit is asked Saturday,.
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COLORADO MUST
FURNISH 4,753 MEN
WASHINGTON, July 10. - Follow
ing an announcement by Secretary
Baker that the first draft vii; be for
about $4,000 men, the net quota by
-. A.s L.. l.
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RUSSIANS MAKING
AMAZING ADVANCE

PETROGRAD, July 12. The Rus
sian troops occupy kalusch, the for
mer headquarters of the Austrian ar
my, taking many prisoners, accord
ing to dispatch from headquarters.
Kalusch is approximately 20 miles
southwest Of Halicz, between the riv-
ers Sivka and Lominca. The capture
indicates the amazing progress of the
Russians.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16
ENGLISH CROPS BELOW
NORMAL THIS YEAR

LONDON, July IL. - The English
wheat crop is six per cent below nor
NAL and the oat crop per cent be-
low. The potato crop is per cent
.lboye normal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16

PARIS, July 12. Germans attacks
IN the region of Juvnicourt, on both
banks Of the Meuse, were completely
repulsed, according to the official
statement.
In Champagne on the Aisne front
in the sector Moulin Laffaux, there
was active artillerying. In the region
Of Juvincourt, the enemy attacks have
been repulsed," says the statement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16
Advance in Silver.
Market Survey in Archuleta

Market Survey in Archuleta
County.
w. V. Smith, director of the mar
l;et survey work, and f. P. Wilson,
secretary of the Exchange, returned
last night from Archuleta county
where they conferred with citizens
of the county and arranged to get
the survey underway. The work is
to be directed by the war council Of
which, Judge ]. G. Vermillion, for
merly of Durango, is chairman.
"a -
Market Survey Work
Tom Lloyd of the Breen section, is
the first person to turn in market
survey cards to Wallace V. Smith
who is in charge of the work. Mr..
Lloyd still has about 25 names to
complete the section of country west
of the La Plata river and south of
Hesperus. All sections of the basin
should hurry the gathering of this
important agricultural fand livestock
data. All farmers and stock men
should freely give the information, as
il means betterment of market and
possible improvement in transpor-
tation if the showing made is good
enough. This is an opportunity for
which many of US have waited long
weary years. Now let us show that
we are ready when Opportunity
knocks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16

AMSTERDAM, July ~. - A Ber-
lin dispatch quoted from the Tags-
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16

LONDON, July IL - Evidently
seeking information preliminary to
another attempt to advance along the
Belgian seacoast, the Germans at
tempted general raid last night,
south of Lombartzyde, Haig reported.
He declares the Germans were sue
cessfully driven off.
The British were surprised but un-
perturbed by the German success yes
terday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16

WASHINGTON, July ~. The
reorganizd Rumanians have joined
the Russian offensive, according to
the Russian embassy advices. The
Russian advance continues along the
$50 mile front. General fighting is
reported along the entire front
The state department has heard
report that the Turks under Macken-
zen are about to make new Meso-
Dotamian drive.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16

LONDON, July 10. = A Reuter-
dispatch from Berlin quotes "semi-of-
ficial" sources as authority for the
statement that the report of Won
BethmannHollweg's resignation is
false.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16

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Elected Officers of
District Organization.

Two Durango women, Mrs. Hannah
Mayer and Mrs. Georgia Davis, were
elected officers of the district organi-
zation of the Women of the Wood
craft at the convention held in Man
cos this week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16

BERLIN, July IL. The German
forces stormed series of English
trenches near Monchy, and captured
a large number of prisoners. The Of
ficial report admitted that the Rus
slams reach Kalusch and claimed
Tuesdays attack on the Belgian sec
tor to be magnificent success.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16

Case Dismissed.
The case scheduled for trial in the
justice court this morning, which is
said to have resulted from two Ami
mas City women having an encounter
where the rules of the late lamented
Marquis of Queensberry were disre-
garded, was dismissed at the cost
of the plaintiff.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16

New Soldier.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Mcconnell of
the Florida mesa have new soldier
in their home, an IL pound boy, who
just registered there. Friends sug-
gest the new conner be named Funs-
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-07-16

Mrs, f. w. Mack, returned to
Pennington today, after spending six
weeks in Durango. During the great
er part of her stay she was the guest
of Mrs. W. w. Minner in North Du-
ranro.
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Basic Demands Include Indemnity
for Small Nations and Restora-
ton of Lost Provinces to
France and Italy
TURK TO BE DRIVEN FROM EUROPE;
GERMAN PEOPLE NOT TO BE CRUSHED
President Is Rebuked for Assimilation of Aims
Of Entente and Those Of Teutons---Belgium
Defines Object for Which She Fights

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11-Peace between the beligerents
the great world conflict away Only by the
arbrame of further battle waged mercessy land and
and in the the conflict be brought to ermina
ton
Here the Allies general peace terms outlined in
their note made public tonight:
Of indemnity to
portions
Of .Lorra to France
Italians.
Reconstruction the Kingdom Of
allied the speaking
Expulsion Of Turkey . European Power.
Guarantees, reorganization
another which might threaten the
o
Guarantees that hereafter respected
Equitable damase
done by the CeHtra' Powers during the
With the receipt tonight of the nations reply to
the Presidents note all hope peace negotiations vanished
1t sweepngy brushes aside all thought of peace for the
present.
1t reerates the determination of the Allies unedlv To
pursue the conflict to victorious close.
1t leaves no oophole for further peace talk
1t administers mild rebuke to the President for the
language of his note.
All these salient features were unmistakablv c,aar
Neither in the text in the spirit of the note is there tho
slightest evidence of desire entertain further peace tal
under any consideration.
President Wilson is admittedly chagrined Secretarv
Lansing is silent Count Bernsto the German Ambas
sado is understood to believe that the die is now cast and
that war to the bitter end is inevitable
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GERMAN LOSSES 4,O10,180.
British Government Figures Up
Casualties From Teuton Lists.

LONDON. Jan. 1.-THE total German
casualties since the beginning of the war
were placed at 4.O10.16O In an official
summary issued by the British Govern
ment to-day, which reads;
IA summary Of the German casualties
reported In official German casualty lists
published during December gives IA total
Of sS,291. which, added TO those pre-
viously reported, brings the Total Ger
and colonial casualties are excluded"
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WARN ANEW OF SEA RAIDER.
Allied Patrol Cruisers Tell ships
10 Keep Lookout.

BosroN. Jan. IL Renewed radio
warnings against n German raider were
sent out at frequent intervals by allied
patrol cruisers to-day. notwithstanding
reports In shipping circles yesterday
that a raider had been sunk by "A Brit
,sh cruiser. The warning. transmitted
i'm French and English. said:
ENEMY raider may be met anywhere
in Atlantic Keep sharp lookout and
take all necessary precautions"
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GERMANY PUTS
BLAME ON FOES
Tells Neutrals War Must Go
On. as Offer Has Been
Refused.

BERLIN. by wireless, Jan. 11.--Ger-
many handed to-day to the ENJOYS of
the neutral Governments a note con-
cerning the reply of the Entente to
the German peace proposals.
1t is first stated that the German
Government has received the reply OF
the Entente to the note of December
~ containing a proposal to enter at
once into peace negotiations. The note
continues:
Our adversaries declined this pro-
posal, giving as the reason that 1t is a
proposal without sincerity and without
importance. The form in which they
clothe their communication excludes
an answer to them, but the Imperial
Government considers 1t important to
point out to the Governments of neu-
trail Powers it's opinion regarding the
situation.
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ADMIRAL SEEKS TO SHUT CLUB.
Joined In Petition ny British Am-
bassador and swedish Minister.

WASHINGTON. Jan. l1,-Sir Cecil
Spring Rice. British Ambassador. and
w. A. f. Ekengren, Minister from Swe-
den. indorsed "a petition to the local
courts to-day by Rear Admiral Schroeder.
retired. which asks for the closing OF
the Playhouse, the capitals exclusive
private theatrical club.
Admiral Schroeder. who lives next
door, says the dancing In the Playhouse
until the smai, hours OF the morning
prevents any one from rleepins In the
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AUGUSTA sPECIAI-DAILY los r. NJ.
Via SOUTHERN RAILWAY, Aiken, Au-
gusta. Asheviiie. Drawing. stateroom, Sec
ton, and Compartment Sleeping care Din
Ing car service. N. Y. ofhce-26 Fifth
Ave.--Adv.
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"The Central Powers have no reason
to enter into any discussion regarding
the origin Of the world war. History
will judge upon whom the immense
guilt OF the war shall fall. History's
verdict will az little pass over the en-
circling policy Of England, the re-
vengeful policy of France and the en-
dcavor of Russia to gain Constantine
pie as over the instigation of the Ser
bian assassination In SaraJevo and the
complete mobilization Of Russia, which
meant war against Germany.
Germany and her allies, who had to
take up arms for defence Of their lib
erty and their existence. consider this,
their aim of war. as obtained.
ION the other hand. the hostile
Powers always went further away
from the realization OF their plans,
Continued on Second PaSe.
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vyORJDA - SUPERIOR SERVICE via
Atlantic Coast Line. 4 Through All steel
Trains Daily iiss Bway. Tel Mad. 30
1iG0.--Adr.
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Dr. Brush's Kumyss is a good drink from
Infancy to old sge.--Adperi1senseaf
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The rebuke which the note admins
ters to President Wilson for comparing
the aims OF the Entente and the Gem
trail PoweSs is as follows;
"The allied Governments believe that
they must protest In the most friendly
but IN the most specific ma nner against
the assimilation established in the