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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
I6 SCHOOLS CLOSE TODAY

Appropriate exercises marked the
closing of nearly all of the is schools
in La Plata county that completed
their years term of 8 months this
week. This list includes four schools
in the Tiffany district, three in the
Animas valley, three in the Oxford
district, three on the Florida, one at
Elco. and one at Sunnyside and one
at Oxford. The Red Mesa and May
Day schools closed last Friday. The
fact that the majority of the schools
had Eighth grade graduates attests
to the Improvement of their general
standard.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
BRAZILIAN REVOLT
SPREADING FAST

BuENOS AIRES, April 20. -
With air tight censorship on, Urug-
uay reports say the German revolt In
Brazil is growing. Refugees are pour
ing into Uruguay. The government
is sending troops to guard the bor-
der.
Rio de Janerio dispatches say the
war minister announced commits
sion would leave soon for the United
States to cooperate with the allies.
RIO DE JANERIo, April 20. -
Reports that the Brazilian steamer,
Belen, has been torpedoed has arous-
ed further excitement today. How
ever there has been no confirmation
of the report.
The announcement that the Ger
man minister, Paolis, has changed his
mind and will 60 to Chile instead of
returning to Germany indicates that
Germany has decided to continue the
revolution propaganda in Brazil.
The Brazilian Federation of La
Dor has notified the government that
the workmen will not participate in
the fight
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
FRIENDS ARE CONCERNED
ABOUT TIM MCCLURE

His hosts Of friends in Durango are
feeling considerable concern over the
condition Of Tim Mcclure which has
been unsatisfactory since Easter.
Early in the week he left for Mayo
Brothers hospital. He was accom-
panied by his brother Joe and nurse
Physicians here were successful in
doing more for him than those in
Denver hut the progress of the dis
ease has not been stayed, and it is
feared an amputation Of his leg may
ha ppgpsgar.v
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
YOU NEED a SPRING LAXATIVE

Dr. Kings New Life Pills will re-
move the accumulated wastes of win
ter from your intestines. the burden
OF the blood. Get that sluggish spring
lever feeling ont Of your system
brighten your eye, clear your com
plexion. Get that vim and snap of
good purified healthy blood. Dr.
>iAg' New Life Pills are non-grip-
ine laxative that aids natures pro-
cess Try them tonight At all Drug
yisfs. 25e.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
NEW SCHOOL BUILDINGS
IN LA PLATA COUNTY

School District "a, down near the
New Mexico line, has had two school
houses destroyed by fire in the past
twelve months. At the coming cleo
tion to be held May 7, the PROPOSE
ton of building three new school
houses in the district, adequate to the
sections needs, will be voted upon.
Tiffany district has voted favorably
upon the proposition to erect new
school house this summer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
DURANGO RANKS HIGH
IN RECRUITING WORK

According to word received here
Durango made an excellent showing
in the number of recruits for navy
enlistment, compared with other
towns in the state. During the week
ending April ~, when Durango sent
its largest number of recruits. some
thing like a dozen. Denver headed the
list with II. Pueblo sent II. Grand
Junction s, Trinidad Z, and Colorado
Springs A.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
Pennington Bound.
New Teachers for Shiprock.
SLOAN'S LINIMENT FOR
RHEUMATISM

The torture of rheumatism, the
Spains and aches that make life un-
bearable are relieved by Sloan's Lin
iment, a clean clear liquid that is
easy to apply and more effective
than mpssy plasters or ointments
because it penetrates quickly without
rubbing For the maRy pains and
aches following exposure, strains,
sprains and muscle soreness, Sloan's
l.iniment is promptly effective. AL
ways have a bottle handy for gout,
lumbago, toothache, backache, stiff
neck and all external pains. AT drug
.gists. 25c.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
SENATE WILL TAKE
UP CONSCRIPTION

WASHINGTON, April 20. Alarm
over the possibility of opposition TO
the spy and censorship bill might
block all war legislation caused the
senate leaders to suddenly switch
their plans and announce considera-
tion Of the conscription bill will be
showed ahead of all ether lsgisla-
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
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WORD FROM FAIR DIRECTORS

With view of getting the mat
ter before the house, so to speak, the
directors Of the Coiorado-New Mex
leo Fair association ask for an ex-
preston of. opinion from the farm
ers, stockmen, miners and business
men Of the San Juan basin as to the
advisability of holding the custom
airy fair on September 25-26-27-2s in
elusive.
The directors wish. It distinctly un.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
ATTEMPT TO BLOW
UP OHIO CAPITOL

COLUMBUS, Chic, April 20. - 1t
has been learned today an attempt
vas made early yesterday to blow
up the state capitol A man was seen
lurking under the windows, who left
behind him contiivance for setting
off high explosives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
Ne PA & n
L. ). AMBASSADOR TO
TURKEY HAS TYPHUs

WASHINGTON, April 20. Am
bassador Elkus at Constantinople has
typhus fever, according 10 a cable re-
ceived by the state department.
IN In
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
vTLLA FORCES LOSE
TO CARRANZISTAS

Ell PASO, April 2o.-villa's coll
umn was defeated with loss of a
hundred and fifty men and two hum
dred horses Wednesday at Babicora
ranch, Chihuahua. According to a re-
port from General Solas, Ca,ran-
zista general, and five staff officers
we're killed. Murguia was in COM
mand of the victors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
MERCY HOSPITAL NOTES

Mrs. lila Rock continues very low
and her recovery appears to be i'm
possible. Little Bill Chitwood is
slowly improving. Mrs. Elmer Hatch
er is a patient in the hospital for
medical treatment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
SOMETHING HOT IN HIS ROOM

At about 2 O'Clock TINS afternoon.
the city fire department was called
out post haste to extinguish small
blaze in the Century building. The
curtain in the room OF Sol Raymond
had caught afire. The fire was put
out in Il moment with very little dam
age done. Sol says he supposes he
threw lighted match in the waste
paper box accidentally. Maybe so YES
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
JUDGE MeCLoUD RETURNS

Judge Richard McCloud is sched-
uled to return from Denver tonight
where he spent 10 days combining
business with pleasure
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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
SehooI EIeclion Mondny. Mar Z

Rowe n. Pingrey has been prevail
ed upon by his friends to accept nom
ination for Director of School Dis
trict No Q. Has filed notice of in
tention to become candidate. Office
Of Jas. II. Otis will expire and it is
Understood that he win not be a can
didate for reelection, having served
the people in that capacity for the
past six years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
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HUNGARIAN PREMIER QUITS.

ZURICH, Switzerland, April 90
Vienna dispatches confirm the report
ed resignation of Count Tisza, the
Hungarian premier.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
FRENCH GAIN SEVENTY
SEVEN SQtI ARE MILES

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES
AF1ELD, April 20. - Seventy seven
square miles of French territory has
been reclaimed by the French armies
in the five day drive up TO tady.
Nivelles men nave progress over
the forty mile front to a depth Of
three-quarters to four miles, a score
of towns have been taken in the big
drive.
Forty thousand German troops
making a counter attack on Juvin-
court were literally wiped out by
the sweeping fire Of French artillery.
French officers state that they are
highly satisfied with the progress
that is being made.
et ~
LONDON, April 20. General Haig
reports that ground has been gained
in the vicinity of Vallers. and Guis-
lain, in the Cambria region.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY


Miss Alex. Hart and Mrs. Joe Pen
dlcton came in on the Eastern last
night to visit at Aztec while with
their mother who is sick They now
live in Wyoming.
\ seven-pound boy arrived at the
home OF Mr. and Mrs. George Rowe
Tuesday afternoon. DR. Hutchinson
reports mother and son getting along
fine.
Mrs. f. z. Wilson returned to the
city lasi night. She has been at
Georgetown, Colo, for some two
weeks op account of the illness and
death of her father.
Hgea
To Keep House for Uncle.
Miss Bessie Gouphner, will arrive
tonight from. Lorraine Ohio, To keep
house for her uncle, Samuel C Lohr.
Of Animas City
Pennington Bound.
j. O. Coppinger went down to
Pennington this morning. This is the
lamhing season and Joe certainly en-
joys watching the mamma sheep drop
$1,000 notes.
New Teachers for Shprock.
W. +. Shook, and wife arrived last
night from the east and departed this
morning for Shiproca where both
are employed as teachers in the In
dian school. They were registered
at the Savoy hotel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
Wei Attended Funeral.
Marriage License.

IarrlaGe License.
County Clerk Mrs. Olive Olme is
sued marriage license today to Mr..
Fred Shoemaker, and Miss Margaret
Rist. both of the Florida Mesa. Miss
Rist being but l6 years of age. had
the consent Of her parents. Mr. Shoe
maker is 80, and didn't have to ask
his pa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
NOTICE OF BIENNIAL
SCHOOL ELECTION

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN,
That the biennial election of the legal
voters Of school district No. ., in the
County of La Plata, State Of Colo
RADIO, will be held in the basement Of
the court house In the city of Duran
go, Colorado, ON Monday the 7th day
OF May, 1917, for the purpose of elect
ing one member OF the board of edu,
cation as provided BY law.
The ballot boxes will be opened at
T O'Clock "A. m. and close at z. p. m.
Of said day.
Dated April 10th, 1917.
r. s. CLEMENTS,
Secretary Of the Board of Education
Of School District No. 9, La Plata
County, Colorado.
First publication April IL.
Last publication May 3.
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY
The undersigned Judge and Ex-Of-
ficio Clerk Of the County Court OF
the County of La Plata in the State
Of Colorado, hereby gives notice that
in the hereinafter estates he has fix
ed MONDAY the SEVENTH DAY
OF MAY, A. d. 1917, for the settling
and adjusting Of all claims against
the following decedents.
On said date all persons having
claims or demands against said
estates are notified and requested to
present the same to said Court for
settlement and adjustment, at the
Court House in the City Of Duran
go. County of La Plata, and State Of
Colorado.
All persons indebted to said estates
are requested to make immediate
payment to the Administrators, Ex-
ecutor, and Conservator named, TO.
wit;
Estate of Mrs. l.. V. Bernard, De-
ceased, Albert Bernard, Administrat.
or.
Estate of Sarah Lohr. Deceased,
Samuel G. Lohr, Executor.
Estate of Louis Birkncr. Deceased,
Joseph Birkner, Administrator.
Estate Of Justus A. Gibbs, Insane.
Mrs. Laura f. Gibbs, Conscryator.
Witness. Richard McCloud, Judge
and ExOfficio Clerk of said Court
with the seal thereof hereto affixed
at his office in said City ofsDurango
th's second day of April A. d. 1917
RICHARD McCLOUD,
Judge and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the County Court
SEAL OF COUNTY COURT)
First publication April 5. 1917.
Last publication May 3, 1917.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
DURANGO TO FORM
COMPANY OF INFANTRY Y

The people Of the San Juan viii be
more than pleased 10 learn that three
Of our young men, Edwin Bluck, X.
I. Montgomery and .. f. Erary, have
been designated by Gov. Gunter and
Adiutant General Frank d. Baldwin,
for the purpose OF raising a company
0f infantry. The number of men in
u company when complete is 10.
This is the fine and the place for all
our boys to get in together. It is
the plan of the government to keep
the individuals organized into a COM
pany from a locality together. Later
on conscription will follow and it will
be best for our boys to get in with
our crowd and all stay together dur
ing the time of service. All those
desiring TO enlist will see any of the
three persons mentioned above and
sign paper which reads as follows:
"We the undersigned citizens Of La
Plata county and state Of Colorado
do hereby pledge ourselves to respond
10 the call of the President of the
United States and further agree to
enlist in the service Of the United
States for war, and do hereby petit
ton that we he accepted in the SER
vice as a company Of infantry.
Signed:
Edwin Bluck
r. c. Montgomery
o. +. Frary
Marcus j. Cumniins
Horace T. Davies
Chester Morgan
Fred j. Real
Wesley w. Parshnll, Jr
Jake Aranow
j. K. Kenny
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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
Pushing a Good Thing.

". r. cooper, j. ~ SCOll ana par
ty, Of Ignacio, are registered at the
Strater hotel. They are the owners of
the big Kirkpatrick place on the
Pine river, and are in town on bust
ness connected with their live stock
venture, which we are reliably in
formed, they are planning To further
enlarge and develop.
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Some Snow
1t is reported there were three feet
Of new sonw in Silverton this morn
ing
Drysdale Concert.
Despite the rain last night goodly
audience attended the concert given
by the Drysdale company at the Rex
theatre. The company had already
worked up a splended reputation thru
the San Juan basin and had met with
increasingly appreciatiye audiences
everywhere they went. Durango peo-
pie had heard about it and those who
We're sufficiently interested to brave
-the weather were more than amply
repaid for their trouble. The company
did themselves proud. They leave on
another trip in the morning. and our
people anxiously await their return.
r-
Well Attended Funeral.
The double funeral of Rudolph Mo
ser and Baptiste Gisolo, the two VIC
Inns Of Sundays automobile accident
took place today from the Sacred
Heart church. The cortege was sew
sral blocks long, fellow countrymen
and American friends of the two ltal-
ians, who stood well in the commun-
~ accompanying the procession to
The e.metary..
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23
Some Snow.

NWTIt SHOW.
1t is reported there were three feet
Of new sonw in Silverton this morn
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-23

Thopas Hamor returned to th'
State Line ranch this morning whcr'
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-28
ny Nation Wanting Corn,
Gold or Anything Else,
Must Come This Way.

United Press Leased Wire Service]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-The
Ynited States today is supply die
etor Of the world.
The widened export embargo regu-
ftions, requiring that meat, cotton.
fugar, oil and other commodities shall
|ave export licenses from the gov
lrnment, takes out of Britain's hands
he issuance of letters of assurance
b ships and tightens the throttle on
Fermany.
Publication Of the list developed
ne fact that American gold has been
baking into Germany through secret
|hannels.
With the issuance of licenses IN
he hands of the export administra-
i've board, this nation started on a
'olicy of strict checking on any ma
ion re-exporting to Germany.
Any country violating this rule runs
he risk of complete shutting down OF
he rations.
The leakage of gold was evidenced
y the suggestion that soon Secretary
icAdoo will issue regulations con
erning export of coin, bullion ana
urrency to neutrals.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-28
UNCLE SAM is NOW
WORLDS SUPPLY DICTATOR

By network of relays and credit
transfers extending over three OF
more continents, banks in neutral
countries may be helping to get
American gold into Germany without
knowing it.
Agents in South America, Mexico
Switzerland Spain, Denmark and
Holland may establish route di
rect or indirect by which American
gold is smuggled into Germany.
Last week alone our gold exports
amounted to $12,421, 900. OF this sS,-
345,00O was destined for japan and
s2,665.O 900 for Spain Since the Unit:
ed States entered the war, our gold
exports have totaled more than $780,
100000. Between June l., 1917 and
August 25. gold coin and bars to the
amount of S12S,469, ,920 left the port
of San Francisco alone.
On August 1, 1917, American gold
coin, including bullion in the treas
ury. aggregated S3,OS6,21S, ,49S, or
more than one-third of the worlds
supply.
Several German banks in South
America are being closely watched
bv United States agents. Banks and
trust companies in this country are
aiding administration officials by
German deposits and the
of German money to
South America, Spain and elsewhere.
A battling system of secret CONNER
cial wireless-with a series OF re-
laws across continents-is said to be
,...4 80 &bo Carman Dlan.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-28
Civil Evacuation Of IS on
Orders of Austria
Command 81 4
Trend
ITALY's GREAT ADVANCE
Austrian Retreat Is so fast That no
Soldiers Can be Found
Struggling 9e-
hind.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-Trieste
is being evacuated. It's civil popula-
ton Is deserting the town, at the or
der of Austrian high command. ac-
cording to the Zurich correspondent
of Corriere D'Italia, whose dispatches
were cabled to the Italian embassy
here today.
Most of the citizens left yesterday
taking with them "all articles of
value" the cable stated. They
sought refuge in the interior Of
Austria.
Hourly the Italian offensive be-
comes more certain of a military de-
cision, cable messages say. The
Austrian troops in the sector domi-
mated by Monte santo. are reported
retreat that no trace of them can be
munitions, guns and food.
From Monte Santo, many square
miles of territory can be raked by the
Italian artillery. No Austrian posi-
tions in this zone can be held more
than a few hours.
Monte Gabriel and Monte Daniel
are still held by the Austrians, but
are still isolated. No food or NUM-
tions can reach the beleaguered
troops. The fall Of these mountain
forts is a matter Of days, the cables
say. Emperor Charles spent the en-
tire day of August % at the front
with the Austrian high command and
General Boreoeviz. He saw Tarnovo
captured and one fort on the Carso
destroyed by the Italian lombard
ment. He left while the Italian
troops were charging to victory.
Austrian papers admit the precari-
Gus position of their troops. The Lo-
kal Anzeiger correspondent makes
no effort to conceal the important
advantages gained by the Italians.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-28
ALL PEACE MOVEMENTS
SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED

peace. In his first supplication to
the belligerents, the holy father made
it clear that cessation of war, not
the terms or determining factors
was of first Importance"
One of the most powerful agencies
in either encouraging or discouraging
peace, in the opinion of the arch
bishop, is the press.
THE majority of the peoples of all
countries are divided by the press;
public opinion is moulded through
the printed page" the delegate de-
clared, land any agency which aids
in fastening the day when peace
shall come, is to be commended
highly"
While the delegate refused to view
optimistically the aftermath of the
war, he looks into the future with
hope rather than apprehension,
"The holy father has all hope for
a religious regeneration" he said.
81 am not a politician; not diplo-
mat. OF political, industrial and eco.
nomic conditions I could not even
hazard an assumption"
Bopzano today was on his way
to Washington. He has been attend
ing the sixteenth annual convention
of the American Federation of Cath.
olic Societies in session here.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-28
Archbishop Bonzano Says the
Pope Does Not Desire Mon
opoly of the Credit.
limited Press Leased Wire Service.l

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. 28.-
ANY agency, regardless of political,
religious or national affiliation that
has for it's aim the promotion OF
peace-permanent or temporary
should be encouraged"
Archbishop Bonzano, apostolic del
egate, was discussing the Stockholm
socialist peace conference and the
attitude of various nations in refus-
ing passports to delegates, when he
made the above statement.
NO matter from whom or what
quarters peace talk may come, it is
most welcome to the holy father
the apostolic delegate said. ANY
agency seeking to end the interEe,
cine strife that is drenching the
world with blood of nations, should
be given a hearing.
THE holy see does not desire any
monopcly oe the credit for securing
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-28
Ice Men Support Hoover.

limited Press Leased Wire Service ]
CHICAGO, Aug. 2S.-The entire
storage capacity Of the ice dealers of
the country has been placed at the
disposal of the government by lead
ing ice manufacturers, who today
were devising further means Of CO.
operating with Herbert G. Hoover,
national food administrator. .
All ice plants turned over to the
government will be barred to specu-
lators. Many of the storage houses
will be used for storing ammunition
and military supplies.
Plans were being worked out today
for reorganizing delivery so that ice
prices to the consumer may be re-
duced
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-28
Northwest Forest Fires,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 2S.-Al-
though the northwest forest fire stu
alton still is serious, generally opti-
mistic reports were revived from the
stricken districts today.
A stiff breeze which threatened to
fan 120 western Montana fires beyond
control, subsidized during the night
lone, Washington, apparently is safe
from the fire which had burned with
In mile of the town. Several of
the larger fires near Lewiston, Idaho,
were also checked today.
The first arrest was made at As
toria, Oregon, for starting = a fire.
John Rian. rancher, was Jailed be-
cause he is alleged to have set a fire
to open a road through heavy timber
There are still several uncontrolled
fires in the four northwest states,
but the situation is hopeful.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-28

means committee favor increasing.the
new Liberty. loan bonds rate of in
terest from S1s to four percent and
making them taxable.
This is to attract subscribers of
moderate means. One committee
member has figured that under pros
with less than $685. 900 invested, will
find the new issue more profitable
than the old 31a percent securities.
Much money now drawing or 31a
percent as saving deposits will be
attracted by the proposed new in
terest rate.
Secretary McAdoo was heard today
by the committee.
In week or ten days, house lead
ers expect to pass the soldier insur-
ance bill, the 11,500,0 100000 revenue
bill and the $6,0o0,000.0O0 emerg-
ency appropriation bill.
Senate supporters Of the finance
committees revenue bill laid plans
at meeting this forenoon to defeat
the group demanding conscription of
wealth. The movement to stop de-
bate with the cloture rule, however,
seems defeated by Borah and John
son who yesterday unhorsed the fifty
senators who had signed the petition.
The senate today resumed debate
on the proposed Increases In postal
rates on newspapers and periodicals
and the publishers profits tax.
strong fight is being made against
both.
Reply to Peace Offer
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-Pres&
dent Wilson is expected to read to
his cabinet completed draft Of his
reply to Pope Benedict's peace prof
fer. It will then probably go forward
this week.
Those knowing the presidents
mind say his answer will show the
liberals of the world that America is
in the war for no sordid purpose and
for no gain for herself-beyond as
surance that the subtle intrigues Of
autocratic power cannot weave them
selves about democratic nations to
accomplish their destruction. This
can come only with changes inside
the German empire.
It will be declaration of principles
clearly defining the purposes of this
government. And it Is expected to