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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
In MemOriam

Emanuel Pritchard was born May 1S.
1870 at Powers Bank. Ohio. and was
killed July 10, 1917 at O'Fallen. Ill. He
was married to Miss Lillian Black in
Ottumwa, in 1891 and to this union
were born three children who survive
their father. They are Mrs. Maude Wig
nall of Lockman. Mrs. Lillian Williams
of Syracuse, Kans. and Archie Pritch
ard of Georgetown, III. The deceased's
mother also survives.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
PERSHING'S MEN ARE
AMEXES, NOT SAMMIES

Paris. July 3O.-The American
troops in France have chosen their
own soubriquet, according to the Matin
today, adopting the name "Amexes."'
This was formed by piecing together
the first two letters Of the worda
American expedition"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
CHAPTER II-(Continued.)

CHAPTER II-(Continued.)
Every we'll, then," Bliss said. you
can take what's left for yourself
Christmas boxes. tips and that sort of
thing. Now carry my bag down stairs
and put 1t on taxi
The man obeyed. He had the air,
as he followed his master into the ele'
vator and down the court, of a man
walking in dream.
Bliss, on the contrary, was more
alert than he had been for many days.
He carried himself almost briskly. A
curious, unwonted thrill stirred MIN
a. he awaited the taxi.
"Where to sir?" Cloves asked as he
deposited the dressing case by the side
Of the driver and turned toward his
master.
The question took Bliss little
aback. He hesitated for moment.
Then an inspiration seized him..
Toward the city, he ordered
firmly.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
MORE men FOR
PERSHINC ARE
LANDED SAFELY
4 N European Port, July o.
~ Another American contin-
4 u oHnf has arrival and dia.

A N European Port, July d.
"a Another American contin-
4 a gent has arrived and dis.
embarked safely. The American
troops arrived by the same steam.
er wherein ermit Roosevelt, his
wife and child Travelled. When tend
ers went alongside the vessel Fri
day, the men were in high spirits
and frequently shouted:
"Are we downhearted" which
was answered with roaring
"No," given with great enthusiasm.
Representatives Of the general
staff watched the Decentralization.
There was no civic demonstration.
Only few spectators knew Of the
landing, these cheered and the
troops eheered back. The men en-
trained quickly and left for their
now quarters. A signal company
remained at the port for some
hours and these were the only rep
resentatives of the contingent
which the public saw.
WASHINGTON is SILENT.
Washington, .. c., July D..
The government wlthoIds inforra-
ton or comment on the foregoing
dispatch.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31

Up in Minnesota Mr.. Olsen had a
cow killed by railroad train. In due
season the claim agent for the rail-
road called
1--WE understand, Of course, that the
deceased was very docile and valu-
able animal" said the claim agent in
his most persuasive manner, "and we
sympathize with you and your family
in your loss. But, Mr.. Olson, you must
remember this: Your cow had no bust
ness being upon our tracks. Those
tracks are our private property and
when she invaded them she became
trespasser. Technically speaking you,
as her owner, became a trespasser al
so. But we have no desire to carry
the issue into court and possibly give
you trouble. Now, then what would
you regard as fair settlement be.
tween you and the railroad company
wall, said Mr. Olsen slowly, "Ay
bane poor farmer, but Ay shall give
you $2"
A certain Constantinople Moslem
was always the first in the mosque.
How is it you are so early?" his
friend, asked him one day. However
early come, you are always here
II have two wives" answered the
pious man. 81 get away as soon as
possibly can"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31
DINNER STORIES
A farmer, calling at dentists,
promptly and cheerfully stated his

UuSIHeSS as SoUH dS He eHteIcu Ihc oP'
Grating room.
"a tooth to be pulled" he said, and
I'll pay nothing extra for gas. Just
haul it out if it does hurt"
The dentist smiled. You're plucky
SIR he said Let me see the tooth,
please"
ooh, tisnt me that's got the tooth
ache at ALL" said the farmer; "it's my
wife. She'll be here in a minute"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-31

(To be continued.)
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-27
TIE S50O,000 DEFICIT.

1t strikes us that the Democrats making altogether
too big howl the deficit which they inherited from
Republican administration. 1t is true that it exists and
that must be provided for its qudation but
that ought not prove to be impossible feat in nancer
xng If the administration is fearful of increasing the
TAX eves for this special purpose and it is unable to
rtai the operating expenses of the government sutfc
<zt to pick up the deficit within reasonable time then
why not authorize a bond issue to cover it?
Upon sober thought, this seems the thing to do And
when is DONE would suggest that the state auditor
open account in the big state ledger with the former
administration. He should charge this account with
the 100000 deficit and at the time credit the Re-
publican party with these several items $75OOOO cash
cut of current income invested in the capitol building
81 cash out of current income invested in perma
went improvements at the state institutions, and 81 OOO
900 cash of current income invested in permanent road
construction work.
Then we would suggest that this account be photo.
raphed and prints of it be furnished to the board Of
;amners and the members Of the joint appropriations
committee This may give them fair idea of the tangi
Die results that may be obtained from the adoption of
liberal constructive policy Of government 1t may also
cause some of them to recover from their apparent
observation-disclosures Oodwin's Weekly.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-27
THE JAPANESE MENACE.

Japan intends to make the hostility of the United
receiving her coolies exactly the same terms as we
receive the people of Caucasian nations, in our schools
and in the ownership of lands course of war. She
Gud have done it three years ago. except that she was
not ready Her new generation had not yet filled the
ranks made vacant in her with Russia and, more
over her treasury empty. Now both the ranks and
the treasury filled.
An American could not get title to of land in
Jspan and hold it, for they would stave him out by re-
fsng buy his products But that does not matter to
r She is determined to fix things that she can get
the right to buy lands in the United States and the
untnent south of She knows that American farmers
cannot compete with her farmers and, moreover, that
Shp her people settle in colonies the Caucasian moves
away even as in the long ago the generous people who
owned China were crowded out by the hordes.
Japan is accommodating vast sums through supplying
Russia with munitions; she is building her navy up
10 formidable proportions; and, when ready she will some
urornng drop her mask of friendship for country and
deliver ultimatum.
We have vastly to fear from her than from any,
thing that come from Europe
1t is easy to believe that Germanys note has given
Japan more pleasure than any other one thing since the
European war sprung, for she will that Europe
VIII be TOO poor to nterpOse any serious objection when
she springs her upon the United States-Goodwn's
Weekly.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-27
LARGE ROUND VENTILATORS IN
SIDES OF AUTO HOOD.

A novel feature in motor-car de-
signing is to be found in the auto
mobile of a Cincinnati motorist des-
cribed in the March Popular Mechan-
les Magazine. A large circular open
ing has been cut in each side of the
engine hood, in place of the usual
ventilators. These apertures are CO.
vered with fine screening which
keeps out most of the dust. When
the machine is driven at high speed
the large volume of air that PUSHES
through the screens helps materially
to keep the engine cool. The car Is
of the racing type, with low body,
and the circular ventilators give 1t
an unusual and distinctive appear
ance emphasized by the absence of
mud guards.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-27
POWDER PLANT HAS CHUTES
FOR FIRE ESCAPES,

Fire escapes in the form of large
metal chutes have been provided by
a powder company at Carney's Point
N. j.. for the safety OF the men work
ing in its smokeless-powder plant.
Just under the second-story windows
OF the numerous small structures in
which the men work, are fire-escape
platforms from which lead several of
the metal chutes, placed at sharp
angle. In an emergency the men
can run through the windows and
slide safely to the ground in an in
slant. The dangers of handling
smokeless powder are not as great
as popularity supposed. for it does
not explode like black powder but
instead burns rapidly.-From the
March Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-27
BRITONS INSURED AGAINST GER
MAN AIR RAIDS.

One Of the recent developments of
the European war is the establish
ment by the British government of a
public insurance scheme, described
in the March Popular Mechanics Ma
gazine. Any person who desires to
insure his house or other property
against the risks of aircraft raids or
bombardment may do so, either
through his local fire-insurance COM
pany or the War Risks Insurance
Office In London. The premium
rates are the same for all parts of
the United Kingdom. Unless the ow
ner of property damaged in a raid
is thus insured, no claim for dam
age will be entertained by the gov
eminent, now that public insurance
is in effect.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-27

ceaed in the family closet and the gentleman from Salt
Lake kicked it out in self defense.
When the resolution submitted before the confer
ence purpCrng to read him out Of the party Mr. Raleigh
had the following to say:
"You have the right to read out of the party but
before you adopt the resolution l am going to
tell you why voted against the prohibition bill. In the
first place your leaders to me- to be plain to round
up the brewery and saloon VOTE You made certain prom
ises which you did not keep but which kept not only
went to the saloons in Salt Lake. but went to Midvale
Sandy and Bingham and did work. for the Progressves
Put the pedestal the goat of the operations
of the party and shoot full of holes if you like. The
leaders of this party asked to round up the saloon
vote certain promises went out and collected money
from the saloons and got more than 100 automobiles
which owned by the saloon of this county to work
for for four days. You spent the money and you
used the automobiles. call the men here by name
who made the promises to the saloon men OF this county,
"You may go back on your promises, but stood by
my friends and voted against the statewide prohibition
BILL and would do it again. There is another time coming
and you can't get around the fact that used the auto
mobiles and the money and then doublecrossed the men
who stood by YOU"
Although the resolution was finally adopted, the
charges preferred by Representative Raleigh have not
been refted This being the would suggest that
the proper thing do would be read the above state
men into the legislative record in justice to the man who
had the courage to stand by his given word regardless OF
personal consequences Moreover it might serve to IN
form future generations just what sort of doubedeang
outfit it that succeeded in finally writing the proh
bition law into the statutes.
But, after all, the information that Mr.. Raleigh furn
shes is not at all surprising. similar situation
two years ago, only it had different angle. At that
time the Progressves pledged by their platform to
support prohibition But certain of their lead
er for other bent every effort to retar
the progress of the before the legislature and
deay.its passage to the latest possible date They
fairly successful in their undertaking. the records will
show And yet these same indivduasl were party to
the scheme the other day to read out of the party
whose only ofense that he chose to keep faith with
certain element of the electorate whose support made
possible his eection-G oodwn's Weekly.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-27
EDUCATION A TANG
IBLE BUSINESS ASSET.

In regard to the general business
criticism of the value of college men
a writer in the March American Ma
gazine says:
when you come to analyze a col
lege it is hard to discover anything
in it that should help a man in mod
ern business. What has Cyrus mar
ched forty parasangs' to do with the
price of cotton in 1916? How sho-
uld a knowledge of the philosophy of
Plato help a man to get his salary
raised? l cannot answer these que
stions, but this I know: My first boss
took into his organization an office
boy named Art Morgan. Art was q
lovable chap; the boss had a real
fondness for him, and pushed him
ahead as fast as he possibly could
He confided to me one day that he
had hoped to make Art general man.
ager. But he got Art up to forty
dollars a week and, try as he would,
he could not push Art single notch
further. The boss told me about it
one night at dinner.
tits taught me lesson" he said !;
II am never going to take another
young man into my organization I'M
less he has a college education or its
equivalent"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-27
SOUR ACID STOMACHS,
GASES OR INDIGESTION
'Pape's Diapepsin" neutraIizes exces.
s'Ve acid In stomach, relieving
dyspepsia, heartburn and
distress at once.

Time it! In five minutes all stom.
ach distress, due to acidity, will 20.
NO Indigestion, heartburn, sourness, or
beiching OF gas or eructations of midi.
gested food. no dizziness, bloating, foul
breath or headache. ~
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for its
speed in regulating upset stomachs.
IL is the surest, quickest stomach sweet.
ener IN the whole world, and besides II
IS harmless. Put an end to stomach
distress at once by getting large fifty.
cent case of Pape's Diapepsin from any
drug store. You realize in five minutes
how needless it is to suffer from indi-
gestion, dyspepsia or any stomach dis
order caused by fermentation due to
excessive acids in stomach.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-27
THE FAMILY SKELETON.

Judging from the rather humilating experience en-
ountered by the Progresves at their banquet the
9th inst, it would appear that "readng out of
he party has its disadvantages We hold brief for
Representative Raleigh, but do admire his frankness
and his disposition to tell the truth In fact, about the
worst thing be said about him is that he got mixed up
an bad company.
1t may be that Mr. Raleigh broke the strict letter of
the platform pledge when he voted against the prohibition
Fo On the other hand, and irrespective of the merits
ot the prohibition question itself may also be the
rfat somebody was playing double At least to all ap-
nearances the prohibtonsts have had skeleton con-
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-27
WHY NOT GIVE
YOURSELF A RAISE?

In THE Family's Money" of the
March American Magazine father
asks his son why he does not increase
his income every year in the follow
ing manner: Suppose you save $3.50
a year or about So week. You
could do that and not suffer. In
vest that money in a sound six per
cent security. During the second
year 1t will earn for you SIS, giving
you an increase Of $1.25 month.
Add your interest gain to the prin-
cipal and at the end of the second
year you will have $515 working for
you.
"At the close of the fourth year
you will have capital invested of
$1,092, which during the fifth year
will give you s65 or more than IS
month. OF course each year is
adding to your principal and your
income. When the eighth year
comes to an end you will possess
capital Of $2,470, which during the
ninth year will earn $14S, or more
than s12 month, and that is not
| an amount to laugh at.
"At the end of the twentieth year
you have $3.50, which during the
following year will earn $3.50, or
more than $45 month. When that
year closes you will possess capital
Of practically $4,000 which will
give you an income increase Of 5000
per annum, or $50 month"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-27
s., zoo, 900 INCREASE IN SALARIES.

The post office appropriation bill carries startl
ing figures in it. In this bill there clerks at $500 who
are required by law next lear to be paid $780, there
clerks in this bill receiving 5000 who under this bill
required to receive $1,000 year, there clerks in this
bill now receiving $1,000 who by law required to be
paid $11O0 next year. The increases amount to over
S2O00000 and certainly ought to make the postoffice
boys happy.
Really the limits of the Wilson administration knows
no bounds when it to money matters Pledged to
economy it is the most extravagan administration on
record.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-27
Severe Cold Quickly Cured.

"On December first I had very
severe cold or attack of the grip as
1t may be, and was nearly down sick
in bed" writes o. ]. Metcalf, Wea-
therby, Mo. II bought two bottles of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
1t was only few days until was
completely restored to health.
firmly believe that Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is one Of the very
best medicines and will know what
to do when have another cold"
Obtainable everywhere.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-27

Advertising makes the wheels buz.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-27
Uncle Eben.

George Washington was de father
Of his country" said Uncle Eben; IAN
he ain de only father whose folks got
to thlnkln' dey knowed mo- dan he
did"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-27

Old newspapers, &c a bundle at The
Republican ONCE.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-27
Egyptian Philosophy.

II thou art successful and lowest the
wife Of thy bosom, then fill her stomach
ana clothe her back. Make glad
her heart during the time that thou
hast. She is field profitable to its
owner.-Ptah Hotep.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCK
HOLDERS
Boston. Mass. Feb 9, 1917.

Boston, Mass, Feb 9, 1917.
Dear SIR
A special meeting of the stock
holders of the Paragon Mining Com
pany win be held at the principal Of
flee of the company, the office of
McCloskey & Moody, Attorneys-at-
Law, Durango, Colorado, on the 26th
day of March, 1917, at II o'clock
noon, for the purpose of ratifying
the action of the Board of Directors.
taken at a meeting held by them on
February 9th, 1917. The action of
the Board of Directors, heretofore re-
terrcd to, was vote to recommend
10 the stockholders the sale. under
certain conditions, of the property,
and, after debts paid, to divide the
balance of the money received for
such sale among the stockholders pro
rata.
The Directors feel, however, that
such action will not be necessary in
the event of the stockholders sup
Lying sufficient funds to carry on
the work.
As this is matter of Importance
to every stockholder, if you do not
intend to be present, please sign en-
closed proxy and return to me at
once.
HARRY f, WRIGHT,
Secretary.
First publication Feb. 10.
Last publication March 20. W&SW.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
19 KILLED IN WRECK
ON PENNSYLVANIA LINE

ALTOONA, Pa, Feb. 27. - A fast
freight crashed into the Mercantile
express on the Pennsylvania line,
standing at Mount Union station.
Nineteen were killed including Ches-
ter Minds ex-full back of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania foot ball
team. His wife, babe and the lat
ter's nurse, and two relatives were
among the victims Of the accident
The immediate Identification of all
the bodies is almost impossible.
The accident occurred as the Mer-
camille express was about to leave
liount Union station. When the
freight crashed into the rear coach,
the force was so great the coach
crashed into the car ahead splitting
it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
COMMITTEE SPLITS ON
PRESIDENTS REQUEST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 81. - The
house foreign affairs committee split
on the Presidents authority request,
and failed to report the Flood bill
giving the president power to take
steps he considered necessary to pro-
tect American interests and lives on
the seas Instead several committee
men sought to make amendments to
the bill. The committee voted to send
the amendments to Wilson for con-
eideration this afternoon.
After the meeting adjourned Flood
EaaAe an appointment with President
Wilson to discuss the amendments.
Probably Wilson, as result of the
Laconia sinking, will urge reconsid-
Grafton of the bill to include the au.
thority asked.
The committee will re-convene this
afternoon at o'clock. The main
fight against the bill was against Civ
ing power to arm American ships
carrying munitions. The same OBJ
lection was met at the session of the
senate foreign relations committee.
The meeting broke up without de-
cision.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
To Preyenf Old Age
Coming Too Soon !

Toxic poisous in the blood are thrown
out by the kidneys The kidneys act as
filters for such products. If we wish to
prevent old age coming too soon and in
crease our chances for u long life, We should
drink plenty of pure water and take q
little Anuric,' says the world-faIncd Dr..
Pierce Of Buffalo, n Y.
When suffering from backache, fire.
qucnt or scanty urine, rheumatic pains
here or there, or that constant tired,
sIorn-out feeling, the simple way to over
Come these disorders is merely 10 obtain
little Anurio from youl nearest drug
gist and you will quickly notice the grand
results. You will find it many times
more potent than lithia, aud that il
dissolves uric acid as hot water does
sugar.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
NOTICE OF PAYMENT To
CONTRACTORS

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
That at q meeting Of the Board Of
Directors of School District No. 9 in
the county of La Plata AMI state Of
Colorado, to be held in the City of
Durango on the lst day of March,
1917, payment will be made to NJ. j.
Kenney, contractor for the construc-
ton of high school building, and
The j. C. st. John Plumbing and
1eating Co. contractors for the heat
ing and ventilating Of said building
in said District, and that claimants
to whom sums are owing for labor
or material may file with the Secre-
tary of said School Board, on or be
fore said day, their claims as provid-
ed by law, If they see proper.
Dated this 18th day Of February,
1917.
r. S. CLEMENTS,
Secretary of School Dist. No. 9.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
THE PINE RIDGE DITCH
COMPANY. NOTICE OF
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The regular annual meeting of the
Stockholders of The Pine Ridge
Ditch Company will be held at the
office of The Porter Fuel Company,
Nos. 206 to 20S Century Building, in
the City of Durango, County of La
Plata and State of Colorado, on Sat
urday, the 10th day of March, A. D.
1917, at the hour of (2) two o'clock
p. NJ, for the purpose of election Of
officers, levying an assessment on
the shares of stock of said Company
and for such other business that may
come before said meeting.
W. G. WEAVER, Secretary.
W. |. CLIFFORD, President.
Dated at Durango, Colo, this
9Th day of Februory, 1917.
First Publication Feb. 8.
Last Publication. March 5.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
STIFF, SORE MUSCLES
RELIEVED

Cramped muscles or soreness fol-
lowing cold or case of grippe are
eased and relieved by an application
Of Sloan's Liniment. Does not stain
TIE skin or clog the pores like mus
by ointnents on plasters and pene-
tratos quickly without rubbing
Timber up your muscles after exer-
rise, drive out the pains and aches
OF rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago
strains, sprains and bruises with
Sloan's Iiniment. Get bottle today
AT all Druggists, 25c.